West High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1969 volume:

(DINNjeAPOUS pueuc u oaAay The Senior Class Presents MOSAIC of WEST HESPERIAN 1969, Volume 60 West High School Minneapolis, Minnesota In an attempt to realistically portray the West High community as an entity, the staff found a combination of individual faces, ideas, and effects of the time. These diverse elements prevalent in today's society work together toward oneness and compose a unique complexity — life. The staff selected a composite cover and division page design to illustrate the theme: MOSAIC OF WEST. With this thought in mind, the HESPERIAN staff proudly presents the product of a year’s dedicated efforts: HESPERIAN '69 2 Table Of Contents Foreword...........................2 Introduction.......................4 MOSAIC of ACTIVITIES .............12 Student Life 14 Organizations ....................36 Boys' Sports .....................50 Girls’ Sports ................... 62 Academics.........................68 MOSAIC of PORTRAITS...............80 Faculty 82 Underclassmen.....................92 Seniors 108 Closing Page ....................140 5 7 8 10 11 MOSAIC of WEST ACTIVITIES Mastering ax + by= c .. the roar of the crowd — a touchdown, a goal, a basket ... lunchroom line routine .. special auditoriums improvising contemporary dance steps ... the silent moments making snow angels on the football field .. basking in the warm spring sun on the bleachers . striving with might for the green and white ... each, an acting component of the MOSAIC MOSAIC of WEST STUDENT LIFE Reminiscing summer experiences ... refreshos during snackbreak .. rainy fall weather ... anticipating election returns ... the parking lot puzzle ... protests of concern .. flashy dance group costumes ... after school open council meetings ... crepe paper and balloons ... studying on the landing ... lettuce and carrot corsages ... the security of finding your own place in the student community Individuality Comprises West’s Spirit John Dunlap and Rich Lil-lehei provide sideline entertainment as they perform initiation stunts. 15 Anticipations Create Chaotic Atmosphere Bewildered new students began their first day at West with excitement and chaos. While assured upperclassmen ventured to their new lockers and classrooms with confidence, the hesitant sophomores struggled through the first day of their high school years. To greet the incoming students, returning Westites extended a hospitable welcome in an effort to ease first-day frustrations. As the day terminated, the mounting anticipation about the coming year was evident throughout the school. Sophomore Gingi Humphrey has a hardy chuckle, as first day frustrations begin for Tina Mahle. Mounting the time-worn staircase, students start off their eventful year by reminiscing the past summer. 16 Abraham Brouk. AFS student, ponders over the football schedule in anticipation of the up-coming season. Amidst traditional decorations, cheerleaders secure last minute balloons. Cheerleaders Charm Team; Dance Success Gerry Carlson debuts at her first Cheerleaders' dance as she snaps to the beat with senior Bruce Rosenfield. No black cats were evident the night of Friday. September 13. at the 1968 Cheerleaders' Dance. After breaking the icy” Polars in an exciting 14 to 7 victory that afternoon, spirited Westites flowed into the boys’ gym between 8:00 and 11:00 p.m. Once inside, everyone danced to the pulsating sounds of the Brass Tax. The artistic work of the zealous cheerleaders added to the lively atmosphere of the entire evening. The ‘‘Brass Tax create a sharp dance. 17 Queen. Gwenda Loken Senior Attendant. Penny Forsblom Homecoming Court Journeys Smiling radiantly, the 1968 Homecoming Court glances toward the podium as last year's Queen. Wendy Weisberg. opens the decisive envelope. 18 Senior Attendant. Cindy Orenstetn To The Shrine Of The Sophomore Attendant. Cheryl Sundberg Junior Attendant. Patty Carmody West High Spirit With the ring of the 9:05 a.m. bell, anxious Westites filled the Homecoming auditorium sensing the day of excitement that lay before them. Although apprehensive, the elegant court remained poised throughout the presentation. After a suspenseful buildup, alumnus Queen Wendy Weisberg ended her royal reign as she crowned radiant Gwenda Loken the 1968 Homecoming Queen. Senior attendants Penny Forsblom and Cindy Orenstein were stunning additions to the court while junior attendant Pat Carmody and sophomore attendant Cheryl Sundberg added delightful charm. 19 Gathered around an old inn table, weary Westites rest before starting out on their pilgrimage. West Recreates Chaucer’s Pilgrimage The skits when presented from first to last, were marvelous stories told by the cast. So went the forms of lines cleverly delivered by varied pilgrims, and created by energetic English classes for the Homecoming auditorium. The program was based on Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, featuring venturesome alumni who return to the shrine of the West High spirit. After each spun a tale more exciting than the last. Westites were left with a feeling of gaiety that followed them throughout the day's activities. The glowing attendants followed the band on their pilgrimage parade that finally drew to a close at the gates of the football field. Sunny Skies Shine As Spirit Soars Spirit at the Homecoming game soared as high as the brilliantly colored balloons released at the kickoff. Urged on by cheerleaders spiced with alumni returnees, the team valiantly sought to add a finishing touch to the exciting day. Unfortunately, as the balloons burst, so did the hopes of West fans when the Cowboys lost to Edison. 20-13. despite a well fought battle. Westites arrived at the transformed boys’ gym to begin the evening festivities. Couples danced to the sensational sounds of the “Dantes’’ beneath a pavillion of color. Barefoot senior attendant. Cindy Orenstein. gives a look of approval to her junior counterpart. Patty Carmody. Dynamically delivering dancetime music, are the locally known Dantes.’ Queen Gwenda Loken dances the momentous last dance with her escort, alumnus Greg Polski Seniors Base Speeches On Communication Catchy campaign slogans on colorful buttons dominated student apparel throughout the 1968 election week. Bulletin boards displayed creative ingenuity which demonstrated the hard work exerted by the committees. The election speeches stressed concern for the vital necessity of communication within the senior class. Candidates Mark Horr. Bruce Ro-senfield. Virginia Ferm, Joe Pelto. Marty Mil-gram. Mary Steinberg. Larry Hum. and Kevin Locke presented their platforms October 10. during the campaign auditorium. Elected to office were President Mark Horr. Vice-President Joe Pelto. Secretary Mary Steinberg and Treasurer Kevin Locke. Newly elected Treasurer Kevin Locke strolls down the stairs confidently clutching his campaign speech. Looking ahead. President Mark Horr weighs the problems of student government in the senior class. Senior backers warm-up with a Hum” to arouse support for their candidate during elections. 22 Hi-Hoz Host West’s Halloween Dance Over 200 Westites concocted a potion of merriment, seasoned with spiderwebs and streamers. in the boys’ gym on November 1. at 8:00 p.m. Glowing jack-’o-lanterns grinned with approval at the enthusiasm generated by Little K and his Fabulous Internationals. a popular soul band. Industrious Hi-Hoz spent hours in preparation for the big night by creating hundreds of buttons, clever posters featuring Snoopy, and bright pumpkins. Six couples successfully competed in a dance marathon and won copies of the groups' record. Squabble. 23 Like the pumpkins, Hi-Hoz Jean Severson and Darralu Specht gaze into the crowd. Harmonious Tone Echoes Throughout “Peace on Earth. 1968's Holiday theme set the tone for a festive day which began with the morning auditorium and culminated at the 3:00 bell. To emphasize this spirit of international unity, the creative High Steppers presented an array of colorful dances. Accenting the French Cancan, Spanish Calypso. Charleston and Italian folk dance, the group added a flare of originality with roses, tambourines and raccoon coats. Accompanied by the lively music of the “Pink Panther . West's Hi-Hoz portrayed their own version of Bonnie and Clyde . As a grand finale to his twenty years of conducting. Maestro Victor Hansen led the chorus and band in a medley of seasonal music. The choir featured an echo ensemble that added to their diverse repetoire. Practically stealing the show , Hi-Hoz act out their own version of Bonnie and Clyde . With a suspenseful drum roll, senior Mark Schoenbaum reflects the fervor of the day. Santa Claus , alias Mr. Behrendt. gives junior Ann Rauma an affectionate Christmas peck on the cheek. School Halls DuringThe Holiday Week Dangling streamers bedeck the tambourines of ■ gypsy High Steppers Kirsten Solhaugand Kim Meyer. With a wail and a wassail West's string trio chants an old English carol. Kathy Brumfield waves a big hello as she takes a step in the right direction. 25 Imaginative Juniors Lead West Through The weatherman, in compliance with Junior wishes, provided a snow white setting for Sno-Daze, January 29-30. Various committees sought to coordinate all aspects of the midwinter festival to the theme “Winter Tyme in '69.'’ Chairman Pam Meyer introduced the royalty candidates and a schedule of events during the Wednesday auditorium. Highlights included a broomball battle-of-the-sexes , backwards day and two slave days. On Friday. Westites. guided by Bonnie Ress and Rob Linner tumbled through the time tunnel and discovered talents of classmates. Combining resources. Junior committees featured segments of the Variety Show along with their skits. Acts ranged from the folk songs of Vicky and Use to the rousing spiritual led by Matt Kalliman. Climaxing the program, Mamie Bolstad and Greg Polski returned to transfer their titles of Miss Snowflake and Mr. Blizzard to Katie Anderly and Jerry Hedum. After a romp in the snow. Westites warmed up to the sounds of the Hot Half Dozen . With the announcement of junior Sno-Daze royalty. Katie Anderly shrieks with surprise as Jerry Hedum hugs her Underclassmen daringly challenge mighty seniors to a traditional Sno-Daze tug-of-war. Shivering Kathy Farrell retreats from a snow battle to thaw her frozen fingers 26 Eddie Grunseth illustrates beauty in its most primitive form as he struts to a Caveman Waltz Fashionably equipped space guides. Bonnie Ress and Rob Lmner. adventurously tumble their way through time. The Time Tunnel Harmonizing to Scarborough Fair . Use Gayl and Vicky Sloan provide a change of mood during the auditorium. 27 Senior Production of Under Milk Wood Set in a Welsh village by the sea. yet universal in its message. Dylan Thomas Under Milk Wood provided an effective ensemble of voices and characters. Through the beautiful lines of poetry and brief personality sketches, the theatrical members of the Senior class abstractly displayed the thoughts and dreams of characters they portrayed. The play opened with the voices of two narrators in the Bible black of the early morning. Through the dreams of the townspeople, such as Captain Cat. the audience gained unique insights into characters private desires. Dawn broke and the town awakened to the poetry of the Reverend Eli Jenkins. In contrast to their nightly images, the townspeople conformed to their habitual patterns and petty gossip and unfolded the idiosyncracies of the Milk Wood inhabitants. Tye Nielson and Tom Campbell designed the impressionistic set through the influence of Guthrie Theater artistry and their own creativity. Boisterous Mrs. Owens needles Cherry Owens about his drunken table dancing of the previous evening. Gossiping townswomen exchange spicy tid-bits of information concerning Milk Wood's welfare 28 Among cast members praised, first and second voices were cited by Don Morrison. 'Minneapolis Star critic Gains Commendation From Star” Critic Persons with manners don't nod at tables. snaps Mrs. Pugh to her loving husband. Music fanatic Organ Morgan has a one track mind for Bach without a doubt. Your're no better than you should be Polly Garter and that's good enough for me. muses the Welsh wench. THE CAST (in alphabetical order) and PRODUCTION STAFF JohnAlarik Second Voice Keith Beardslee Mr. Mog Edwards. Utah Watkins. Cherry Owens ............First Voice Third Neighbor. Mrs. Dai Bread 2. Bessie Bighead Mother. Mrs. Ogmore Prichard Second Neighbor. Mrs. Utah Watkins Rosie Probert. Gossamer Beynon. Mrs. Willy Nilly. Mrs. Organ Morgan. Polly Garter .. .. Rev. Eli Jenkins. Mr. Ogmore. Dai Bread. First Drowned Second Drowned. Little Boy. Mr. Prichard. Butcher Beynon Matti's Mother. Lily Smalls. Mae Rose Cottage. Mary Ann Sailors Little Boy Mr. Waldo. Willy Nilly Fourth Drowned. Jack Black. Lord Cut-Glass. Ocky Milkman. Old Man ............................... Girl Little Girl Miss Myfanwy Price. First Neighbor Captain Cat. Mr. Pugh. No Good Boyd. Voice of the Guide Book Virginia Schumacher ......................... Mrs. Pugh Brad Shinners Sinbad Sailors. Evens the Death Pat Snyder Wife Mrs. Beynon. Mrs. Dai Bread 1. Mrs. Cherry Owens Director ............................... Mr. Ted Stelton Director s Assistants Diane and Donna Rubenstem Costumes................................. Victoria Wasin Set Construction ........................... Cliff Holm Lighting G. Garwick. C. Vick. G. Smith. J. Luftman Programs. Tickets. Posters Greg Garwick Tom Campbell Julie Haupert Laurie Hemsch Margie Hill Mary Hinderlie Mark Horr Matt Kalliman Marty Milgram Marvel Olson Joe Pelto Bruce Rosenfield Diane Rubenstem Donna Rubenstem Robin Savitt Mark Schoenbaum 29 Lively High Steppers apply original techniques to floral arranging and hair styling Calhoun Beach Manor Adds Formal AirTo Cupid's spirit lingered in the air the night of February 28. 1969. although Valentine's Day was two weeks past. Over one hundred formally attired couples gathered at the Calhoun Beach Manor for the traditional High Stepper's Ball. Taking the initiative, girls invited escorts from West and neighboring schools and arranged the evening's agenda. Plans ranged from '‘coke-tail parties to dinners at elegant restaurants. Bedecked with fragrant boutton-ieres and corsages, couples enjoyed the ballroom instrumentations of the “Jerry Mayeron Quintet . For future remembrances, students posed for colored formal pictures made available by photographer James Marvy. Decorated tables surrounding the ballroom provided momentary relaxation for couples, where they joined others for conversation and refreshment. 30 Reflecting the enchantment of the occasion. Sandy Mimer briefly pauses as her escort pins on a rose corsage Smiling at the gala crowd. Becky Swanson. Dave Anderson and Assistant Principal Mr. Nelson socialize. High Stepper’s Ball An elegantly attired couple and a memorable evening as they dance to the sounds of Jerry Mayeron s quintet. Pausing from an invigorating dance. Joanne Koole and her date step up to the coke bar for a refreshing drink. 31 Feverish Flurry Of Spring Activities Shaping up for their Spring car wash. Hesperian staff members exert a little elbow grease Without costume and make up. Mary Alette Hinderlie pauses between the video tape filming of Under Milkwood. Amid the piled debris left from the demolished wall, workmen plan methods for merging the two faculty lounges. 32 Prevail As Hesperian Goes To Press Afflicted with Spring fever. Larry Hum aids the winter thaw by clearing the snow covered tennis court. After a gigantic order of twenty Lala Paloozas . bloated seniors head for home. Promoting international friendship, the AFS Council sells buttons to help finance foreign exchange students. 33 Trying Varied Talents, Westites Expand The city's leading scorer. Brad Colehour. captures the puck from Washburn as he drives toward the net. Contemplating the nation's future, senior Neil Salt man and Miss Sorum discuss the prolonged Viet Nam crisis. Art students display their unique projects in the library during the second semester. 34 Contemporary Interests Math geniuses anxiously anticipate a speedy feedback from the teletype terminal. Drama instructor Mr. Stelton explains last minute details to lead actor. Tom Campbell. MOSAIC of WEST ORGANIZATIONS Eager new club members uncertain officers conducting first meetings . rummage sales and car washes .. the agony of collecting dues ... first tastes of foreign delicacies procuring a band for an upcoming dance .. facing disconcerting initiations ... exchanging ideas and views . rising at dawn for club breakfasts . becoming an important element in a total organization STUDENT COUNCIL — Front Row: T. Brennan. D. Ruben-stein. J. Goldman. M. Schoenbaum. D. Rubenstein: Second Row: B. Cutts. M. Hinderlie, G. Loken. J. Bridge. P. Meyer. M. Davis. I. Loken. K. Harris. C. Sundberg. M. McCoy. M. Kalli- man; Back Row: B Schnickel. P. Carmody. R. Linner. A Campbell. J. Gustner, B. Rosenfield. A. Kanter. B. Stevens C. Gosling. Council Stresses Student Communication Why don't we have straws in the lunchroom any more, are we not civilized? “Let’s have an all school talent show. The Student Council’s new innovation, the suggestion box, presented students with an opportunity to voice various opinions and complaints directly to the Council and Administration. Homeroom reports, quarterly statements, flyers, and bulletin board announcements informed students of council progress. In an additional effort to improve communication between the Council and the student body, an Advisory Board was formed. Composed of fifteen students from represented social and geographic areas, the Board met periodically under the direction of the Vice-President to submit possible plans of action to the Student Council. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS - Pres. Matt Kalhman. Sec. Diane Rubenstein. V-Pres. Gwenda Loken. Parliamentarian Mark Schoenbaum. Advisor Mr. Kielty. 37 Councils Consider Student Exchange Delegates Tom Brennan and Barb Stevens journey to Fridley to attend the All-State Student Council meeting. Prepared to exchange new ideas, representatives Pam Meyer and Mark Schoenbaum head for All-City Student Council. Council members Barb Stevens and Tom Brennan represented West in the annual meeting of the Minnesota Association of Student Councils, held November 8-10. Delegates exchanged ideas with other schools and returned to West challenged by the idea of a possible sensitivity training program involving a week's exchange of students between city and suburban high schools. All-City Student Council, meeting bi-monthly, supplied a common ground where delegates could contrast and compare school programs. Attending Westites Mark Schoenbaum and Pam Meyer, reported pending resolutions to the Council for approval. 38 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY — Front Row: Treas. L. Hum. V Pres. K. Locke. Sec. P. Chester. Pres. M. Kurmis. Advisor Miss Westby: Second Row: G. Loken. J. McSweeney. E Snyder. B. Flavell. N. Arneson. T. Peck. G. Carlson. M. Schoen- baum. A. Slice. M. Hill: Back Row: S. Adlis. L. Olson. B. Moe-ler. M Kalhman. A. Thompson. J. Parker. S. Maxwell. J Hannon. M Wilson. B. Rosenfield. NHS Sponsors Supplementary Auditoriums Members of the Macalester Drama Chorus dashed down the aisle to the rhythmic strain of a drum and skirling bagpipe. The well-balanced program stirred the appreciative audience to a standing ovation. This was one of many activities sponsored by the National Honor Society in an effort to promote student interest in a variety of areas. Another auditorium organized by the NHS featured Guthrie actor Charles Keat- ing. whose British accent complemented his reading of selections from various English poets. West's NHS became a member of the Minnesota Association of National Honor Society Chapters organized this past year. Correspondence with other chapters provided West with ideas for possible community service. Bruce Rosenfield's outlandish idea sparks a hearty chuckle from Beth Flavell and Advisor. Miss Westby 39 International Club Examines Foreign INTERNATIONAL CLUB — Front Row: P. Chesler. Sec L. James, Pres. N. Arneson. V. Pres. C. Humphrey. C. Leighton, P. Beall; Second Row: E. Lewin, J. Steinberg. G. Carlson. H. Noun. K. Kemm. J. Schumacher. K. Garwick; Third Row: J. Nightingale. M. Dunning. J. Goldman. M Steinberg. M. Hin- International Club provided informative speakers whose slides and artifacts familiarized members with foreign cultures. AFS student. Abe Brouk. presented a picture of the traditions of Ethiopia and their relationship to modern African society. Following her return from Brazil, Mary Steinberg delivered an amusing synopsis of her experiences as an AFS student. David Pence's outline of the history of Viet Nam AFS COUNCIL — Front Row: P. Chester, E. Lewin, Chairman C. Humphrey. D Wmegar; Second Row: G. Carlson. L. James. H. Noun. M. Steinberg. N. Arneson; Third Row: M. Dunning. A. Brouk. V. Schumacher. K. Harris; Back Row: J. Parker. L. Hum. S. Liddie. J. Nelson. S. Maxwell. derlie. P. Snyder. V. Schumacher. K. Harris; Fourth Row: A. O'Brien. B. Flavell. C. Frisk. E. Bulgerin. B. Rosenlield. G. Loken. V. Hartman; Back Row: M. Kauffman. A. Brouk. J. Parker. C. Sorenson. J. Nelson. S. Liddie. L. Hum. M Roy. aroused a heated discussion concerning U.S. involvement with the divided nation. The annual AFS Mardi Gras offered the AFS Council an opportunity to raise their goal of $750 per foreign exchange student by operating a candy floss machine. Virginia Schumacher. AFS student from England, adjusted to West life as Gwenda Loken prepared for a year in South Africa. 40 Values And Customs Briefing Gwen token. West's envoy to South Africa. Mary Ann Steinberg relates the pillars and pitfalls of her summer as an AFS student in Brazil. 41 Acquainting West with his home in Ethiopia. Abraham Brouk animatedly describes the life and people of Africa. Spanish Cartoons Capture Club Interest SPANISH CLUB - Front Row: Treas. M. Amsel. V.-Pres. G. Ibele. Pres. J. McSweeney. Sec. A. Rauma. C. Tilsen. P. Chester. Second Row: B. Ellefloot. P. Smith. L. Martin. M. Trousdale. H. Charles: Third Row: P. Carlock. S. Swenson. V. We- seloh. C. Fisher. C. Byram. L. Olson; Fourth Row: A. Wendel. K. Denzer. P Newberger. R. Sandvig. A. O'Brien. C. Waldof: Back Row: J. Lodermeier. M. Mueller. M. Greulich. W Rom-lin. J. Brumbaugh. P. Finucane. Mickey Mouse animated cartoons in Spanish?! The lively club welcomed this universal character as after school entertainment and a challenge to language proficiency. Surrounded by colorful murals depicting Mexican village life. Spanish Club members consumed peppery Latin American dishes at the Little Tijuana restaurant. Spanish students attended a touring company’s production of the ballet, Sombrero de los Tres Picos . 42 Club officers Julie McSweeney. Gretchen Ibele and Ann Rauma join advisor Mrs. Morgan for tortillas and hot sauce. FRENCH CLUB — Front Row: N. Broady. M. Wilson. Treas. B. Flavell. Pres. S. Davis. Sec. E. Snyder. A. Martmetto. D. Hed-um: Second Row: A. Pajic. C. Leighton. M. Miller. L. Larson. A. Shapiro. K. Richard. B. White. Third Row: S. Krislov. K. Smith. C. Francis. C. Orenstein. M. Steinberg. D. Sasse. J. Haga; Fourth Row: M. Martmetto. L Hemsch. S. Flowers. A. O'Brien. C. Preus. C. Sundberg. A. Hustad; Fifth Row: K. Brumfield. D. Specht. C. Rivers. J. Swanson. J. Chonis. M Hill. M. Cummings: Sixth Row: F. Tetner. K. Farrell. K Har ris. B. England. J. Parker. S. Olmstead. A. White. D. White: Back Row. S. Barnes. C. Sorenson. S. Liddie, J. Nelson. M. Roy. R. Clarke. R. Pearson. D. Pearson. K. Beardslee. Hidden Walnut Determines French Royalty Laden with homemade cakes. French Club members gathered after school to celebrate Fete de Roi . the French Festival of Kings. The recipients of a piece of cake with the concealed walnut reigned over the festival. After an early morning race around Lake of the Isles, weary bicyclists breakfasted at the home of a fellow French Club member. All Latin students automatically became members of the Latin Club this past year. Each class elected a Roman Governor who presided over club activities and discussions. LATIN CLUB — Front Row: S. Nerva. J. Spencer. Gov. J. Bolser. Gov. J. Macy. T. Mahle; Second Row: I. Gayl, D. Taylor. D. Rankin. S. Shelton. J. Chonis; Third Row: P. Ness. W. Johnson. V. Ryan. C. Sutherland. R. Rustad; Back Row: D. Perrick. S. Smith. D. Christopherson. D. Rod-er. M. Stumpf. 43 GERMAN CLUB — Front Row: H. Anderson. D. Wmegar. S. Woo. H. Noun, Pres. J. Goldman. V. Pres. S. Olson, J. Steinberg. E. Lewin. Second Row: G. Loken, T. Mantel. M. Goldman. M. Hinderhe. J. Nightingale. K. Kemm, G. Carlson. N. Arneson. Third Row: V. Schumacher. C. Hennings. J. O'-Bnan. M. Dunning. P. Sand. K. Meyer. V. Okerstrom Fourth Row: K. England. E. Bulgerin. K. Ekberg. J. Bunce. P. Anderson. G. Meyers. L. Hill. V. Hartman. Fifth Row: P. Schlafer. G. Larson. P. Ronning. J. Pelto. J. Oien. B. Rosenfield. J. Pelto. Back Row: M. Horr. J. Ulku. C. Peffer. K. Simer. L. Hum, B. Olsen. P. Thole. German Outdoorsmen Hike By Mississippi Dusting off forgotten ice skates. German Club members met at Lake of the Isles rink to spend an afternoon regaining old agility on the ice. In the spirit of their German counterparts, the hearty outdoorsmen hiked along the icy. narrow paths by the Mississippi. Toes and fin- gers thawed while the fun-loving club gathered around a fire and appreciated German polka tunes. Absorbing the congenial “old world charm of the Black Forest Inn. members sampled customary German fare: bratwurst and sauerkraut. Club officers Judy Goldman and Steve Olson toast an Aufwieder-sehen” to advisor Mrs. Robinson. Clubs Apply Skills To Arouse Interest SERVICE CLUB - Front Row: G. Ibele. P. Chesler. V. Pres. P Meyer. Pres. G. Carlson. Sec. J. McSweeney. S. Schwartz. Second Row: P. Davis. L. James. A. Slice. D. Wmegar. T, Peck. J. Steinberg. M. Wilson. Third Row: M. Amsel. E. Snyder. M. Steinberg. L. Hemsch. P. Beall. N Dahlgren. Fourth The Art Club “Paint-In ’, an experience in paint and cooperation, offered an opportunity for students to express themselves freely through the creation of large murals. Entering the library, students encountered displays of original artwork contributed by Art Club Members. Required literature provided by the Service ART CLUB — Front Row: T. Peck. J. Steinberg. M. Milgram. Chairman D. Allen. T. Campbell. L. Hirsch. Back Row: S. Row: J. Bursack. K. Kelly. S. Flowers. C. Rivers. N. Arneson. B. Flavell. D. Helseth. Fifth Row: P. Newberger. S. Young. M. Hill. C. Humphrey. J. Swanson. J. Choms. G. Loken Back Row: J Parker. R. Sandvig. C. Sorenson. V Perm. B. Clinton. C. Orenstem. S. Maxwell. P. Thole. Club s portable bookstand, resulted in front hall “traffic jams ' during snack break and after school. Students purchased material in paperback form at the convenient bookmobile saving time consuming trips to downtown bookstores. Serving refreshments to hot and thirsty football fans, cheery Service Club members satisfied friendly customers. Davis. B. Kittelson. S. Smith. A. White. T. Nielsen. S. Barnes. K. Lippincott. P. Wilson. C. Frisk. 45 SKI CLUB — Front Row: K. Thompson. B. Nygaard. J. Nightingale. J. Ulku. Pres. K. Vick. K. England. A. Martinet to. J. Polski. Second Row: T. Mahle. I. Gayl. P. Day. J. Haga. K Anderly. B. Stevens. B. White. Third Row: D. Brin. V. Humphrey. K. Kelly. M. Wa$ik. P. Swanson. P. Kamprud.C. Preus. Fourth Row: I. Hemsch. K. Solhaug. S. Bonner. B. A snowy New Year’s Day found thirty two hardy skiers braving the slopes of Giants Ridge for three days of out door excitement. Despite sub-zero temperatures and bitter winds. West's dedicated Ski Club attempted breathtaking runs. SOCCER CLUB — Front Row: S. Woo. Captain C. Constantine. S. Smykin. C. Selcer. Second Row: D. Linner. P. Ronning. B. Gomach. Third Row: C. Peffer. K. Simer. A. Brouk. J. Oien Back Row: R. Clarke. F. Finsrud. T. Smith. M. Kurmis. D. Lunderberg. Anderson. K. Farrell. B. England. D. White. Fifth Row: P. Snyder. J. Parker. K. Harris. S. Liddie. M. Cummings. C. Peffer. P. Anderson. Back Row: G. Larson. T. Nygaard. D. Nygaard. E. Grunseth. C. Jordan. J. Blackburn. S. Nyberg. M. La Joie. Rigorous Activities International talent provided by Abe Brouk. Ethiopian soccer enthusiast, and Tim Smith. French trained goalie, proved valuable to West's Soccer Club. Sporting new gray socks, the team competed in the Lake Conference, finishing Athletic Clubs Enjoy 46 CHEERLEADERS — Sue Kelley. Janice Emery. Gerry Carlson. Captain Libby Wyatt. Marty Milgram. Patty Carmody. Gwen Loken. Barb Stevens. Cathy Pringle. Cheerleaders Boost Additional Teams Upon the late arrival of newly styled uniforms. the industrious cheerleaders opened their hectic season two hours before the football preview as they hastily altered hems and basted on green W's. Friendships formed later that evening during the All-City Cheerleaders’ Banquet were renewed throughout the year as the dedicated spirit boosters urged team support. Wardrobe planning proved no problem for frenzied cheerleaders as daily sporting events required frequent use of the four familiar outfits. Exuberantly leading a lively pepfest. cheerleader Captain Libby Wyatt inspires pre-game zest. West High Dance Groups Sport New Gala Revealing backstage desperation, scatterbrained Julie McSweeney receives instructions from Cindy Orenstein. Barb Zellers recounts to Cindy Orenstein the amusing episode of losing her boots before a crucial dance. HIGH STEPPERS — Front Row: K. Horazuk. J. McSweeney. Capt. B. Zellers. Co-capt. C. Orenstein. J. Swanson. L. Am-mend. Second Row: D. Sasse. K. Solhaug. B. Swanson. K. 48 Brumfield. J. Bach, K. Meyer Back Row: M. Amsel. B. Cutts. L. Born. W. Romlin. A. Rauma. G. Farrell. Treas. J. Bridge Costumes And Spur School Enthusiasm HI-HOZ — Front Row: Sec. D Specht. Treas S Erickson. Row: K. Anderly. S. Swenson. P. Zander. M. McGinnis. J. Capt K Kelly. Co-capt. B. Kittelson, M Hallenberg. Back Severson. G. Rivers. J. Poppler West High Steppers, summertime denizens of Kenwood Hollow, spent enervating hours perfecting dance line routines. With autumn's arrival. the diligent dance group migrated to West and displayed the results of arduous practice. The enthusiastic response made the summer’s work worthwhile. The Hi-Hoz Halloween Hop focused attention on the spirited sponsors of a successful fund raising dance. Artistic publicity and decorations displayed Hi-Hoz ingenuity. Launching a dynamic season of creative choreography, the hard-working Hi-Hoz jubilantly performed wearing self-styled dance attire and twirling new flags. 49 Demonstrating a tricky dance routine. Captain Kathy Kelly models the latest Hi-Hoz fashion. MOSAIC of WEST BOYS’ SPORTS The first punishing practice . . longest place-kick in the city . - the exhiliration of a victory --echoes of a departing crowd ... frustrations of being benched halftime lockerroom instructions ... coaches criticizing ... an empty stomach to make the weight limit . . the challenging ski slope . .. striving for a .500 batting average ... individual efforts comprising a team Harriers Place Satisfying Sixth In City VARSITY CROSS-COUNTRY — Front Row: R. Taylor. B. Ban- Campbell. E. Grunseth. S. Erickson. A. Kantar. D. Pollard. D. demer. K. Hirdler. D. Webber. R. Lillehet. M. Pontius. S. Ul- Madson. stad: Back Row: Coach Critchfield. J. Hedum. Capt. R. Capping a grueling season of hard work and improvement, West's cross country team cruised to a sixth place finish in the city meet. This rating was the highest the Cowboys have held in several years. Hopefully starting a tradition. West met Vocational as an added attraction to the Homecoming football game. With the help of a roaring crowd, the harriers raced to an easy victory. The following week. West Cowboys traveled to Duluth for the Swain Invitational Meet. The harriers demonstrated their team strength by finishing twelfth in a field of 35 teams from around the state. During the season, team members. Hirdler and Hedum shattered the two mile record at 10:32 and 10:29 respectively. The previous record was 10:34. Striving for a winning time, harriers press to overcome their Homecoming opponents. VARSITY CROSS-COUNTRY 331 ■ 29 Edison 2il ■ 36 Vocational ?il l35 Vocational West 26 ■ |29 Vocational 3!l South 25l 130 Roosevelt 281 |29 Southwest Season Provides Shining Moments But VARSITY FOOTBALL — Front Row: C. Gosling. R. Nickerson. R. Close. T. Brennan. B. Colehour. B. Ervasti. G. Ewing. N. Saltzman. B. Schnickel. B. Rosenfield. S. Rosenbaum; Second Row: D. Johnson. S. Opstad. J. Wendel. T. Curry. K. Johnson. J. Ulku. C. Wilson. R. Linner. R. Kragness. G. San-ocki. B. Huesman; Back Row: J. Laughlin. M. Sikes. G. Gers-bach, J. Valdesuso. M. Morris. R. Usher. D. Westling. J. Be-dor, D. Kupka. S. Klocksien. J. England. R. Anderson. L. Hill. SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL — Front Row: Coach Mr. Allen. E. Hallenberg. D. Moshou. S. Jacobson. B. Curry. R. Elvin, T. Colehour. M. Williams. Coach Mr. Kielty; Second Row: C. Currey. C. Woodrich. B. Gerrish. S. Gibson. K. Dee. M. Craine. M. Hamlet. M. Day; Back Row: M. Cronin. D. Jordan. J. Parrott. M. Zander. J. Thomas. S. Baumgartner. D. Patten. Proves Insufficient For High City Ranking A conference record, a 40 yard field goal by Kim Johnson, gave West a halftime lead in the opening game of the season. This city grid feat, however, failed to produce a Cowboy victory over Henry for West lost 18-10. In the following two weeks, the Cowboys bounced back roping North 14-7. and tieing Central 13 all. As the final minutes of the North game ticked by. All-City defensive halfback. Bill Ervasti. plunged for the winning touchdown set up by Tom Brennan's pass to Brad Colehour. The interception of five passes was insufficient for the Cowboys’ needed offensive punch against Central. On a kickoff by Roosevelt. Bill Ervasti later-ailed to Greg Sanocki who darted eighty yards into the end zone for one of the most spectacular plays of the year. Rounding out the season. West played South, who surprised the Cowboys with a half lead of 12-0. The Cowboys dominated scoring in the second half with 13 points. Senior fullback and most valuable player. Neil Saltzman. tallied the winning extra point. West finished sixth in the city conference. Quarterback Tom Brennan quickly side-steps Edison tacklers as he hunts for a pass receiver downfield. Narrowly escaping a tackle, halfback Bill Ervasti forcefully struggles for a respectable yardage gam. VARSITY FOOTBALL 10 118 Henry 7 North 13 13 Central West 13M20 EdlS0n ——- Roosevelt 0 40 Southwest 6 61 Washburn 13W2 South 53 Despite A Disappointing Season, New West wrestlers, under the able supervision of new Coaches Wisniewski and Anderson, routed North 42 10 in their second city match. West continued through a rocky season, winning their final match against Central. 33-12 with all scores gained by pins. The lack of a heavyweight wrestler proved a major factor in the outcome against Marshall-U High, a near upset for the Cowboys. Although not reflected in the score. Cowboy grapplers gave Roosevelt opponents a close match. During the season several wrestlers achieved impressive records. Co-captain Steve Peffer led the squad with a 6-2-2 record and placed third in district competition. Geoff Ewing and Kevin Hirdler finished fourth and fifth respectively in district matches. Vibrant Coach Wisniewski enthusiastically applauds a triumphant West grappler during a meet with Vocational. VARSITY WRESTLING - Front Row: M. Olson. C. Selcer. D. Taylor. P. Tollefson. P. Schlafer. K. Hirdler. G. Gersbach; D. Kupka. R Campbell. G Ewing. R Taylor. R Usher. Capt. Back Row: Coach Wisniewski. S. Nielson. Capt. G. Sanocki. S. Peffer. G Price. Asst Coach Anderson 54 Coaches inspire Grapplers Struggling to control his tiring opponent. Steve Peffer strains to keep the upper hand. Motionlessly Don Taylor watches with intense hope for 3 pm by a fellow teammate. VARSITY WRESTLING 18 ■ 34 South 42 ■ 10 North 11 I 35 Roosevelt 12 H 30 Washburn 14 I 31 Vocational West 8 I 26 Edison 5 I 40 Southwest 15 ■ 32 Henry 14 ■ 24 Marshall-U 35 ■ 19 Central htwelght Marvel Olson desperately tries to prevent an escape 55 As the whistle sou' VARSITY HOCKEY — Front Row: R. Barton. M. Davitt. B. Moshou. Asst. Coach Mr. McGuire. Coach Mr. Baxter. M. Ervasti. R. Pearson. T. Colehour. B. Meehan. Capt. B. Cole- Day. S. Jacobson. B. Bodin. S. Olson. R. Rinker. J. Clifford. J. hour. B. Hydeen. J. Laughlin; Back Row: Mgr. A. Woo. K. DeCoster. Johnson. B. Jenkins. T. Brennan. W. Peyton. T. Hydeen. D. West Cowboys Defy Preseason Ratings And With eyes focused on the goal. Steve Olson awaits an opportunity to recover the puck. In the district Hockey playoffs. West avenged a season opening loss to Edison, earning the Cowboys the right to play in the semifinals. After Tommies dominated for two periods, the Cowboys broke loose firing five straight goals to win 7-5 in the third period. However, in the semifinals West did not fair as well, downed by Washburn 7-0. West placed fourth in the regular season with a 6-3-1 record after beating Edison. Marshall-U High. Henry. South. Vocational and Central. A highlight of the season occured in the Henry game, when Bruce Meehan scored his second and tie breaking goal in the last 26 seconds of the third period. Goalie Tom Colehour's brilliant playing in the nets and the all around team effort saved West a tie with Southwest. The season ended against Central with Captain Brad Colehour setting a city single game scoring record of six goals and five assists, enabling him to take city scoring honors with 38 points and teammate Bruce Meehan, second with 32 points. 56 VARSITY HOCKEY West 3 ■ 4 Edison 7 H 2 Marshall-U 4 I 0 North 2 ■ 1 Henry 3 I 3 Southwest 1 ■ 6 Roosevelt 2 I 5 Wahburn 9 I? South 13 I 0 Vocational 13 I 1 Central 7 H 5 Edison 0 ■ 7 Washburn Bob Hydeen outmaneuvers an attempted check as he centers the puck to a fellow teammate. Advance To District Semifinals SOPHOMORE HOCKEY — Front Row: R. Smith. P. Ronning. ha. Coach Mr. McGuire. G. Anders. J. Rasmussen. D. Mosh- D. Hoover. J. Lundberg. B. Curry. E. Hallenberg. B. Gomach. ou. C. Woodrich. R. Smith. S. Woo; Back Row: B. Gerrish. T. Hydeen. S. Scnver. R. Bla- 57 Outstanding Underclassmen Show Promise Juniors Tom Seehausen. top scorer, and John Bedor. leading rebounder, received most valuable player honors. Ably led by Co-captains Steve Schmidt. Greg Baron and John Bedor. underclassmen gained invaluable experience for future seasons. Hindered all season by inexperience. injuries, and lack of height, the Cowboys coasted to a ninth place finish. In the second game of the season, the Cowboys scored first and maintained their lead, defeating Edison. West stunned the stronger Roosevelt team, leading by as much as ten points before finally suffering a defeat. As the season neared a close. West took on Vocational. The lead jockeyed back and forth for two quarters before the Cowboys pulled away to victory. In non-conference play, the Hoopers met Way-zata, After a slow start, our Cowboys managed to bounce back from a ten point deficit to a final ten point lead. But in the final four minutes, they saw their lead dwindle to nothing. The Cowboys' defense buckled down and hung on to a one point lead in the final seconds, giving West a 48-47 wic. VARSITY BASKETBALL — Front Row: R. Elvm. R. Virkus, D. Kadue. R. Clarke. S. Schmidt. K. Locke. A. Kantar; Back r Mounting concern over the performance of the Cowboys is seen on the faces of Coaches Kielty and Allen. Row: Coach Kielty. B Roland. T. Seehausen. V. Rasmussen. J. Bedor. D. Lipstein. B. Baron. S. Ulstad. 58 In Building Year VARSITY BASKETBALL 43 60 38 61 West 56 44 46 61 44 53 Washburn Edison Marshall-U Southwest Roosevelt Central South Vocational North Henry SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL — Front Row: G. Fricke. T. Swanson. J. Oien. D. Patten. J. Bolser: Back Row: Coach Allen. S. Boomgarter. J. Parrott. M. Zanders. D. Brumbaugh. T. Rinker. Cowboy Co-captam John Bedor slips by a Southwest defender for an easy two points. Forwards Dave Lipstein and Tom Seehausen stretch in vain for a rebound as it falls into an opponents hands. 59 VARSITY SWIMMING — Front Row: R. Trousdale. C. Peffer. Hargreaves. J. Thomas. D. Westling. A. Campbell. R. Linner. S. Sinykm. R. Reed. K. Newton. D. Dedon, D. Borne. G. Lar- M. Hallenberg. son; Back Row: R. Harris. T. Hustad. J. Valdesuso. Coach Tankers Display Best Season In Decade Under the competent instruction of new Coach Hargreaves, the Cowboys finished the season with their best record of the last 11 years. They racked up five impressive victories against Minnehaha Academy (52 41). North (60-35). Central (70-24). Vocational (60-35) and South (52-43). Bolstered by first year underclassmen, the team's lack of returning swimmers was off-balanced. Three underclassmen placed in the district swimming meet, carrying the Cowboys to a fourth place finish in the city. Leading the team with 136 points, sophomore Mark Hallenberg continued his strong performance, placing fifth in the 200 yard and third in the 400 yard freestyles. Teammates Todd Hustad and Dave Westling also finished third in the backstroke and sixth in the breaststroke. respectively. 60 Awaiting the starting signal. Mark Hallenberg prepares himself for a swift entry into the water. Skiers Claim Cross Country In City Meet Dave Roder. Bruce Fenderson and Jerry Hedum apply melt ed wax to skis in preparation for a cross country run. VARSITY SKIING — Front Row: J Disrud. D Linner. C Chris-topherson; Back Row: D Roder, K Vick. Capt D. Madson. J The highlight of the ski season occurred during the city meet when West led the field in cross country skiing. In addition to this feat. West finished fourth and seventh in the two categories of slalom and jumping respectively, producing an overall fourth place mark in the city standings. Although jumping proved to be West’s biggest shortcoming throughout the season. Captain Dave Madson and senior Karl Vick filled the otherwise empty positions. West's strong point, cross country skiing, was headed up by Frank Finsrud who followed with an eighth place standing. During the exciting slalom event. Don Nygaard finished ninth and Rich Lillihei took thirteenth to capture an overall fourth place standing. As a result of daily practices. Theodore Wirth Park and Buck Hill became well known sports for ski team enthusiasts. Mr. Waterhouse. assuming the coaching position over this past year’s ski team, prepared the Cowboys for an invigorating season by introducing a schedule of running exercises. Hedum. Coach Waterhouse. B. Fenderson. F. Finsrud. B. Kissell. 61 MOSAIC of WEST GIRLS’ SPORTS Making the first badminton cut ... searching for a usable field hockey stick but winding up with a cracked one ... the first icy” plunge ... Lake of the Isles’ shortcut ... the letdown of not quite making it ... finding only five of the six needed basketball players ... losing a birdie in the gym rafters ... Pete” ... excitement of reaching par .., being an essential part to successful teamwork G.A.A. BOARD - Front Row: Gretchen Ibele. Sue Kelley; Second Row: V.-Pres. Gerry Carlson. Pres. Linda Brine. Cathy Pringle; Back Row: Sue Howell. Laurie Hemsch. Roxie Sandvig. Sec. Laurie Born. Pam Meyer. Judy Bridge. Mary Goldman. GAA Board Proposes Posture Project A jogging party at Lake of the Isles, a rousing spring breakfast, and a new innovation called a “posture contest summed up the efforts of the 1969 Girls’ Athletic Association Board. Overflowing the girls' gym on Thursdays after school. GAA members participated in the ever-popular sports of badminton, basketball, and volleyball. Led by its amusing president Linda Brine. Laurie Born serves to the opposing team with a clenched fist of determined strength. who spiked the first meeting with her lively comments, the GAA Board planned an initiation picnic, held on October 3. at Cedar Lake. After gorging themselves with the usual cookout delicacies. the girls engaged irr an uproarious game of tackle football, followed by the customary presentation of athletic letters. Girls who accumulated 400 points were eligible for this award. Taking her mark for a warm-up relay, junior Judy Copouls anticipates the starting whistle with vigilance. 63 Racketeers Hustle To Swab Kenwood Courts A rash of football Injuries spread through the 1968 Girls' Tennis Team and obstructed the city standing to a mediocre fifth place. The football casualties affected seniors Sue Howell and Roxanne Sandvig and junior Katie Anderly. who were unable to finish the tennis season successfully. Preceding practices and home matches, the girls could be found diligently swabbing Kenwood Courts in an attempt to overcome hindering puddles. Substitutes Beth Ranze. a sophomore who showed increasing ability, and senior Sarah Barnes, who equally displayed her talents, stepped in as doubles partners to fill the gaps left by injured teammates. Three year veteran Libby Wyatt moved up to defend the first singles position. Warm autumn weather finds Libby Wyatt amidst fallen leaves in contemplation of her up-coming match. Supporting torn ligaments. Captain Sue Howell executes a dynamic forward drive. TENNIS TEAM — Front Row: S. Flowers. Capt. S. Howell. R. Sandvig. L. Heinsch. Back Row: G. Humphrey. D. Brin, P. Meyer. V. Hartman. S. Barnes. GIRLS TENNIS West Washburn North Henry Central Roosevelt Edison 64 SWIMMING TEAM — Back Row: D. Latour. G. Farrell. S. S. Liddie. T. DuBe. P. Snyder. Front Row. S. Kelley. C. Prin- Young. M. Martinetto. H. Charles. J. Nightingale. S. Lund gle. Co-Capt. B. Stevens. A. Slice. C. Tilsen. P. Gregory. K. Second Row: T. Mahle. N Dahlgren. A. Wendel. G. Carlson. England. Frequent Practices Boost Team To Third An abundance of enthusiastic sophomores and twice-a-week practices were responsible for the girls' swimming team gaining third place a second straight year in the city-wide competition. Kathy Lippincott. a forceful Florida transfer, aided West by placing fifth in two heats during the November 7 city meet. Utilizing her talents to capacity, junior Barb Stevens finished first in the 25-yard breast stroke. 25-yard butterfly, and tied for first place in the 75-yard individual breast medley. Kathy England showed to advantage in the 25-yard and 50-yard back stroke. West's 100-yard free style relay team, consisting of Kathy Lippincott, Barb Stevens. Linda Brine and Gayle Farrell, placed third behind Washburn and Southwest. Badminton And Golf Open New Horizons Experienced seniors Roxanne Sandvig. Linda Brine and Sue Howell led the girls' badminton team to a highly successful season. The trio defended the first three singles positions. The first doubles position was creditably upheld by other seniors Darlene Sasse and Ann Slice. Coach Peterson noted that the team was fortunate to find added strength in second and third doubles players. Laurie Born and Sue Kelley. and Patty Carmody and Sue Liddie. Carol Rivers, a junior in her second year of match play, held the fourth singles position. The team's under-pressure 4-3 win over Marshall assured a city play-off spot. Juniors Laurie Born and Sue Kelley won the crucial match. Sue Howell was outstanding in her win in the team's match against North. From August to early winter, the girls' golf team was busy practicing. Confronted with inexperience. the girls began their spring practices in gym before heading for Meadowbrook Golf Course where city matches were held. BADMINTON TEAM — Front Row: S. Flowers. K. Solhaug. S. Schwartz. D. Holzer. N. Dahlgren. S. Kelley. P. Nelson. C. Rivers. K. Farrell. A. Slice. Back Row: D. Sasse. B. Stevens. P. Carefully eyeing the bird, senior Linda Brine experiments with cross-court drop shots. Carmody. S. Liddie. W Romlin. L. Born. C. Hill. P. Meyer. S. Howell. R. Sandvig. 66 For West High Girls GOLF TEAM — Kirsten Solhaug. Sue Maxwell. Sue Kelley. Roxanne Sandvig. Getting in shape for the spring season. Kirsten Solhaug keeps her eye on the ball. Wrapped up in her follow-through, junior Carol Rivers displays delight in her successful smash. MOSAIC of WEST ACADEMICS The aroma of formaldehyde ... Hamlet and Twelfth Night .. boys' health movies ... team teaching ... iambic pentameter .. The Koran .. art happenings” and exhibits . .. breaking test tubes . .. the let-down of not quite making the grade ... formal proofs . .. the adhesive force of the MOSAIC — the quest for Knowledge Language Teachers Stress The Vernacular Utilizing new language lab facilities, students anxiously await their teacher's personal help. Members of the Spanish Club apprehensively anticipate their first taste of true Mexican gourmet food. A rollicking parade of Roman citizens strolled the halls of West adding novelty to the joyous holiday season. Draped in flowing white togas. Latin students, led by King Ray Usher and Queen Katie Anderly. the royalty of the Roman celebration Saturnalia, filled the corridors with festive carols. First and second year students concentrated on the fundamentals of their respective languages. while more advanced linguists strove to broaden vocabularies by studying diverse literary works. The modernized language lab proved advantageous for improving faltering fluencies. Portraying fictitious characters, students energetically performed their own interpretations of excerpts from well known foreign novels and fairy tales. Future playwrights displayed remarkable potential in creating entertaining dialogues. Barbara Izquierdo. a student from Mexico, takes her turn in giving a travelogue on a Spanish speaking country. 69 Inspiring poet hopefuls, local poet Keith Gunderson frequented his former classrooms to share his contemporary works and analyze students' verse. An intensive study of Elizabethan life and literature constituted the basis for appreciating future encounters with the classics. Seniors perused such Shakespearean works as: Hamlet. Macbeth, and King Lear. To expound on areas of individual interests, teachers found cooperative teaching a suitable method for presentation to larger audiences. The program provided opportunity for guest speakers. among them Mrs. Risser. who lectured on metaphysical poetry. Relating the novels. The Ox-bow Incident and The Scarlet Letter, to the theme of justice, juniors gained an understanding of the motives behind man’s actions. Employing small discussion groups. Mrs. Lipschultz encourages her sophomores to freely express themselves Team Teaching ExposesStudents To Ideas 70 Mary Ann Steinberg and Abe Brouk inspect the Globe Theatre. an important stage in theatrical development. Furiously scribbling, students listen to Mr. Risser s Chain-of-Bemg lecture, a product of team teaching efforts. Focusing on area studies of Africa. China, and Russia, sophomore history students learned the relationship of the diverse facets of individual nations to the entire continent. Teachers strove to present a humanitarian outlook. Juniors concentrated on the rudiments of American democracy and their developments. A complete revision of the modern problems program resulted in study hall symposiums on the evolution of American government. Supplementary reading aided the understanding of the administrative branches of the United States government. Dividing the curriculum into sociology. economics, and world affairs during the second semester, each faculty member centered attention on one section. Not Covered In Conventional Classrooms Assisting the weaker sex . Mr. B explains the electoral college system to sophomore Bonnie Gritche. T ABROAD (POWER ihMAtan. rnaiftlutteBtciic Aiming to promote an exchange of opinions. modern problems classes study current controversies. Hesperian And Times Staffs Work Santa's Anonymous visit to West promoted the spirit of giving toys and gifts to children of a lower socio-economic level. The Times staff sponsored drive, in cooperation with the citywide organization, assumed responsibility for packaging presents purchased with funds collected from concerned students. Striving to improve journalistic techniques, the newspaper staff attended an informative clinic presented by the Minneapolis Star and Tribune. Well known columnists criticized and complimented the Times” style and artistry. TIMES” STAFF - Front Row: Cindy Orenstein. Advisor Miss Bradach. Sue Davis. Julie McSweeney; Second Row: Sue Howell. Andy Campbell. Ivars Krievans. Beth Flavell. Mary Alette Hinderlie. Matt Kalliman; Third Row: Gwenda Loken. Marvel Olson. Cathy Pringle: Fourth Row: Barb Moeller. Bruce Rosenfield. Jim Hannon. Rick Campbell. Andy Kantar; Back Row: Mark Horr Third page editor. Barb Moeller, and first page editor. Mark Horr. look on approvingly as second page editor. Mary Alette Hinderlie. types out an editorial. 72 Overtime To Improve Literary Quality HESPERIAN STAFF — Front Row: Mary Goldman. Mary Ann Steinberg. Judy Goldman. Elaine Snyder. Second Row: Sue Kelley. Donna Kaye. Gerry Carlson. Paula Chesler; Third Row: Mishy Amsel. Bonnie Ress. Chris Humphrey. Virginia Ferm. Kevin Locke. Larry Hum. Bill Huesman. Sue Maxwell: Back Row: Gretchen Ibele. Shari Schwartz. Diligently working on a fast approaching deadline. Bonnie Ress finishes a final layout. “Deadline’s over! sighed relieved but weary Hesperian members. After arduous hours of snapping candids. gathering information, planning layouts, cropping pictures, and writing copy, the diligent workers unwound at staff parties. Editors Judy Goldman and Elaine Snyder, returning from a summer MHSPA workshop at the University of Minnesota, eagerly related novel ideas to an ambitious and notably unconventional staff. A smaller staff necessitated a double up of duties on sections requiring extensive work. Mrs. Wenzel, amiable advisor, offered instantaneous support through her uncanny wit and intuition. Advisor Mrs. Wenzel aids editors Judy Goldman and Elaine Snyder in writing captions and copy. Shielded by his motorcycle helmet . West's good guy Mr. Thomas adjust a tempermental Bunsen burner Mmmmmm good! sniffs physicist Jam Sternberg as she concocts her midday meal. Math Proves Essential In Sinus trouble? One whiff of Mr. Thomas’ secret ammonium hydroxide potient solved the problem for many unsuspecting chemistry students. After elaborate introductions to laboratory procedures, seniors warily ventured into the fascinating field of chemistry. Extensive studies of the periodic table of elements, molecular bonds, and chemical formulas stimulated student curiosity. Stressing the non-academic as well as academic aspects of physics, the department adapted a program to suit individual interests. This program consisted of three levels: general knowledge, engineering, and technology. Students soon discovered the truth in physics teacher Mr. Waterhouse’s astute observation. “There is more math in physics than math in math.’’ Executing first dissections, prospective biologists explored the hidden intricacies of various animals. Students courageously pricked index fingers when confronted by the challenge of obtaining blood samples. 74 As Candy Frisk and John Parrott watch, biology teacher Mr. Baxter explains the characteristics of the mollusks. While Mr. Lundgren outlines a complex problem, students finally realize that being a student is a full time job. Livening up the second semester math curriculum. the new computer terminal offered an opportunity for students to use previous background in computer programming. Related topics and reports supplemented weekly testing and extra credit worksheets in math analysis and alg-trig classes. The weekly testing allowed students to keep their five best exam scores. As an experiment to see how much students could learn and retain, teachers administered tests two weeks after completion of a unit. Solving Scientific Enigmas During his free period Mr. Gustafson willingly helps Debbie Gray with a geometric proof. 75 Students Center On Self-Expression A modern version of Hamlet in half an hour? Attired in contemporary dress, play production actors presented the main scenes necessary to relate the essence of the story to the audience. Moving through their scenes, accompanied by a trio singing Shakespearean lyrics set to folk music, novice Thespians encouraged ‘‘theatergoers’” involvement by performing not only on the stage but also in the area in front of it. The humanities class sought to associate seemingly unrelated philosophies to one another. Contemplating such thought-provoking works as The Koran, The Inferno, and The Stranger, students began to realize the importance of man’s entity in relationship to the expanding universe. Elaborating upon the present trend of self-expression, art students painted faces, directed “Happenings. and devised independent projects. Aspiring artists. Cathy Lippincott and Terry Peck, adeptly apply tempera paint to their poised faces. Exchanging his sword for the poisoned one. Laertes Dave McKenna incites Hamlet Tom Campbell. “Come, my Lord.” 76 With the help of student accompanist. Anne Slice, choir members practice diligently for their Christmas debut. Keeping in tune with the Holiday Program's theme, Peace on Earth. the melodious choir sang joyful carols representative of numerous countries. The Hallelujah Chorus, performed by both the choir and the band, culminated Mr. Victor Hansen's nineteen year career as West's musical director. With high recommendations and new innovations. Mr. William Antholz arrived at the start of the second semester and began a reorganization of the band. An invaluable part of the essential West High band, trumpeters not only perform traditional march tunes but also participate in the popular pep band. Getting into the swing of things.'' Mr. Antholz sets the tempo for the West High Rouser. 77 Students Supplement Academic Schedules Smelled anything interesting during fourth hour? It may not have been the chemistry lab or the lunchroom but the boys’ cooking classes blending their brews. Home and family living, color schemes, fashion design, and clothing construction comprised the home economics program. While beginners became acquainted with the handling of the sewing machine, the more expert seamstresses designed and tailored their own outfits. Practicing skills such as: serving birdies, shooting baskets, and swinging at tees, gymnasts” developed their athletic coordination. Ninth grade students took advantage of the industrial arts program at West by attending classes established for them. Testing the voltage through a circuit, electronics students discovc he complicated system similar to that of an everyday appliance. 78 With An Additional Pass- Fail 79 Busily completing quarterly assigned home projects, seamstresses visualize the finished ensembles Entirely engrossed in precision work. Kathy Brumfield and Chris Sorenson complete plans for their dream homes MOSAIC of WEST PORTRAITS Expressive faces containing a diversity of feelings .. exhiliration of a winning candidate ... dejection . seriousness reflecting maturity .. individuality ... the exuberance of friendship .. the fatigue of a scholar ... faces of West are unique, yet compounded they form the human MOSAIC MOSAIC of WEST ADMINISTRATION “Now listen people” ... change of pace through team teaching Mr. Hansen's caterpillar personal advice during an after school session ... receiving an extra study day from an understanding instructor ... a justifiably angry teacher .. Winnie’s cheery smile . glimpsing the interior of the faculty lounge ... imparting the knowledge necessary for achievement Traveling Teachers Troop To Jefferson Comparing notes. Administrators Mr. Janes and Mr. Nelson prepare lor an upcoming faculty meeting. The mid-day entrance of a breathless teacher drew the attention of many wondering students this past year. Faculty members Mrs. Robinson. Mrs. Druskin, and Mr. McDonald commuted daily from Jefferson to West to prepare junior high students for the transition to senior high. To aid student teachers in actual classroom situations, Mr. Risser advised for the Carnegie Program. a cooperation between the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis Public School System. Actor-teacher Mr. Stelten stimulated student interest in the Guthrie Theatre by conducting tours to view backstage production. Bringing new ideas to West this past year was Mr. Gustafson. an exchange teacher who spent a year in Harrow. England. Principal Mr. Janes and new Assistant Principal Mr. Nelson, formerly of Jefferson. combined efforts to launch unique programs such as: preparation periods, optional pepfests. a revised dress code, and English and modern problems team teaching. Focusing on mter-school communication. Principal Mr Assistant Principal Mr, Nelson obligingly signs a permit for Junes words an announcement for the daily bulletin. West’s annual Homecoming parade. 83 MAINTENANCE CREW — Front Row: Raymond Ballot. John Librarian Karlotte Thompson prepares materials for the Seifert. Art Michlink: Back Row: David Chesler. Wmthrop incoming classes. Lewison. Use of New, Time-Saving Computer Aids 84 Social Worker Mrs. Lucille Miller confers with Nurse Mrs. Jeanne Morgan concerning students' records. Arranging a workable schedule poses a challenge for Mr. Durand and Mr. Golden. Work Program Coordinators. Aiding students in planning their programs and providing information on various colleges. Counselors Mr. Frederick Voigt. 12th grade. Mr Morris Biatch. 11th grade, and Miss Sara Moore. 10th grade, try to bridge the gap between teachers and students. Office Personnel SECRETARIES — Front Row: Mrs. Eve Edgecomb. Mrs. Nyla McCue. Mrs. Ruth Wherry, Back Row: Mrs. Arlien Corbett. Mrs. JoAnne Noel. 85 Reminiscing about his escapades at Leech Lake. Mr. Houck tells his fellow lunchers the twice told tale of the big one that got away. Teachers Break During Optional Pepfest MR. RICHARD ALLEN Phys. Ed.. Tennis. Assistant Basketball and Sophomore Football Coach. MR. ROLAND ANDERSON Typing. Bookkeeping. Assistant Wrestling and Sophomore Football Coach. MR DOUGLAS BACKHAUS Geometry. Algebra. Athletic Equipment Manager. MR. JAMES BAXTER Biology. Hockey and Assistant Football Coach. MR. JOHN BEHRENDT History. MR. RICHARD BLOMGREN Record Keeping. Consumer Economics. Office Skills. 86 MISS MARY JO BOARDMAN History. MISS JOAN BRADACH English. Newspaper and Y-Teens Advisor. MR. ROBERT CASSERLY Wood. Architectural Drafting. MISS HELEN CHAPMAN English. MR. JAMES CRITCHFIELD Social Studies Department Chairman. Modern Problems. History. Senior Class Advisor. Cross Country and Track Coach. MISS RITA CURTIN Business Education Depart ment Chairman. Shorthand. Typing. MR. JOHN DACKO Machine Shop. MRS. TONI DINGLEY English. MRS. NANCY DRUSKIN Latin. Latin Club Advisor. MR. CRAIG FROKE Industrial Arts Department Chairman. Electronics. Audio-Visual Coordinator. MRS. ROBERTA GREENGARD Modern Problems. History. High Steppers' Advisor. 87 MR. CARL GUSTAFSON Algebra-Trig.. Geometry. MRS. RUTH HAMMER Retailing. Part-time Work Coordinator. Office Skills. MR. VICTOR HANSEN Music Department Chairman. Band. Choir. Hi-H5z Advisor. MR. ALAN HARGREAVES German. History. A.F.S., International and Ski Club Advisor. Swimming and Ski Coach. MRS. VLASTA HAVEL Home Economics Department Chairman. Foods. MR. DONALD HOUCK Science Department Chairman. Biology. MRS. CAROL JENNINGS Foreign Languages Department Chairman. French. French Club Advisor. MR. LLOYD JOHNSON Athletic Director. History. MISS PAT JOHNSON History. Phys. Ed.. Girls' Intramural Sports. G.A.A. Advisor. MR. KENNETH KIELTY Geometry. Algebra-Trig. Student Council Advisor. Baseball. Basketball, and Assistant Football Coach. Adding to the success of the team teaching program. Miss Westby retells a ribald story from The Canterbury Tales. Fondly exhibiting his famed troll, a native of northern Minnesota. Mr. Stoylen converts many to trollism. Giggling ecstatically. German teacher Frau Robinson reacts to a student’s malapropism. Team TeachingTechniques Prove Beneficial MR. PHILIP KROMMINGA Modern Problems. History, Boys' Intramural Sports. Assistant Track Coach. MRS. BETTY LIPSCHULTZ English. • MR. EDWIN LUNDGREN Mathematics Department Chairman. Math Analysis. Algebra-Trig. MR. GARY MCDONALD Architectural Drafting. MR. THOMAS McGUIRE Senior Math. Geometry. Algebra. Sophomore Hockey Coach. MISS DAWNMENNES Art Department Chairman. Art. 89 MRS. SHERILYN MOLIN French. Spanish. MRS. SUSAN MORGAN Spanish. Spanish Club Advisor. MR, DONALD OLSON Trade Tech. Architectural Drafting. Occupational Relations. Part-time Work Coordinator. MRS. JUDITH PAINE English. History. MISS CAROL PETERSON Phys. Ed. and Health Department Chairman. Phys. Ed.. Cheerleaders’ Advisor. Girls' Intramural Sports. Girls' Tennis. Badminton. Golf, and A.C.C. Basketball Coach. MR. LAURENCE RISSER English. Service Club Advisor. United Fund Advisor. MRS. CATHERINE ROBINSON German. German Club Advisor. MISS STELLA SORUM History. Modern Problems. MR. THEODORE STELTEN English. Play Production. Drama Club Advisor. Stage Manager. Drama Coach. MR.SIGVALD STOYLEN English. MRS. VIRGINIA THAYER Clothing. Home and Family Living. MR. HAROLD THILL Art. Art Club Advisor. 90 MR. JAMES THOMAS Chemistry. Basic Biology. Service Club Advisor. MRS.DOROTHY TUPPER English. Debate. Debate Coach. MR. CHARLES VOSS History. Phys. Ed.. Football and Golf Coach. MR. JOHN WATERHOUSE Physics. MRS. ELINORWENZEL English. Yearbook Advisor MISS CHARLOTTE WESTBY English Department Chairman. English. Humanities. National Honor Society Advisor. Sociable Staff Coordinates Co-ed Lounge Getting in shape for the upcoming season, floored football As the Homecoming dance progresses, chaperones Mr. and coach Mr. Voss exercises with his gym class. Mrs. Hargreaves bravely attempt the new dances. 91 MOSAIC of WEST UNDERCLASSMEN Adjusting to the transition from junior to senior high ... junior eligibility for varsity sports ... Mr. Nelson, a familiar administrator ... the novelty of filling a free study hour ... coming of age for drivers' licences ... deciphering the room number code ... PSAT ... reviewing Guthrie's Twelfth Night ... dark tunnels leading to bustling corridors ... maintaining a segment of the West design Sophomore Sensation Stirs West Spirit The venturesome class of ’71 readied themselves for the upcoming year with a surprising surge into bustling West High activities. Homecoming '68 yielded the eventful moment when sophomore attendant Cheryl Sundberg embellished the court with the characteristic sparkle of her class. High Steppers Lou Ammend and Kim Meyer represented sophomores supremely as they performed for captivated audiences. Boys’ sports were actively supported by agile sophs as the spotlight focused on hockey star. Tom Colehour. and basketball standouts. John Parrot and Rich Elvin. Presenting new challenges and ideas to the school, sophomores were eagerly welcomed by the student body and faculty. Swarming the third floor staircase, sophomores ascend the aged steps, a perpetual trek. Top Row: Abrahamson, David. Abramovich. Stephanie. Bammert, Nancy. Barth. Jackie. Bassett. Patty. Baumgart- Ackerberg, Lynn. Adams. John. Alexander. Kay. Ammend. ner, Steve. Bedor, Margaret. Bell. Mary. Berg. Glenn. Lou. Anderson. Paul. Anderson, Steve. Audette. Gail. Aus. Bergquist, Bruce. Linda. Bottom Row: Aylesworth, Karen. Babcock, Mary. Top Row: Beveridge, James. Birkeland, Sigi. Bistodeau. Leila. Bjornnes. Al Blade, Richard. Bliss. Robert. Bolser. Jeff. Borne. Douglas. Bratton, Kathy. Brin. Deborah. Bottom 93 Row: Broady, Nancy. Broberg, Karl. Brown, Muriel. Brumbaugh. David. Buckley. Sally Bulman, Daniel. Byram, Caro line. Byzewski, Gail. Caldwell, Debra. Capouch, Joe. Top Row: Carlson. Lynn. Carlock, Phyllis. Carlson. James. Colehour, Tom. Corlett, Jean. Craine, Michael. Cronin. Carlson, Kathy. Casey. Patti. Cassidy. Joseph. Checheris. Marc. Curran. Daniel. Currey, Craig. Curry. Robert. Day. Tom. Cherwien. Tom. Christensen. Steve. Christianson. Mike. Laurel. Bottom Row: Cohn, Charlotte. Colehour, James. Top Row: Dedon, David. Dee. Kevin Denzer. Joanne. Dion, Dumire. Richard. Dunlap. John. Dunn. Cheryl. Dunning. Joan. Dodds, Kevin. Donovan. Marguerita. Dorn. Cheryl. Mary. Dvorsky, Cynthia. Eggers, Sue. Ekberg, Karen. Elle- Doyle. Mike. Dube, Terrie. Duffy, Richard. Bottom Row: floot, Betty. Elvin, Richard. Emmons. Becky. Top Row: England. Barb. England. Kathi Evans. Ann. Ew- Row: Flatten. Terry. Fogelman, Lisa. Folwlck. Susan, ing. Tod. Fagerwold. Paulie. Farrell. Kathy. Finsrud, Frank. Fournier. Bruce. Freeman. Bruce. Frothinger. Ann. Gardner. Finucane. Brigid. Fladland, Nancy. Flanery. Mary. Bottom Wendy. Gayl. Use Gerrish. Bruce. Gomach, Bruce. Speedy seniors scurry to gain extra yardage as the swift sophomores run close at hand. Sophomore Strength Swamps Seniors Sophomore girls wonder in amazement at their surprising victory over the senior women. Quarterback Lynette Loken carefully unfolds her secret strategy to the mighty sophs. On a chilly Sunday afternoon in late September. rough and ready sophomore girls creamed eager senior women in a 12 to 0 victory at the traditional sophomore-senior football game. Previous weeks of muscle building exercise and touchdown tactic planning prepared the girls for the speed and strategy displayed during the vigorous action on September 12. in Kenwood Hollow. The sophomores found skillful leadership in Coach Dave Lipstein while Neil Saltzman effectively directed senior football frolics. After an aggressive game, senior women offered congratulatory handshakes to their sophomore opponents and all football gridders took bruised knees and muddy sweatshirts home. The Grid-Iron Gals grit their teeth, summon their courage and get down to business 9b Top Row: Goyette, Steve. Gray, Deb. Gregory, Patti. Gross- tom Row: Hamlet, Mark. Harris, Kerry. Haug, JoanT Hayes, man. Bill. Gunter, Barbara. Gustner, Jon. Guthrie. Mike. Hal- Katie. Heath, Sue. Hedum, Debbie. Hennings, Carol. Her- lenberg, Eddy. Hallenberg, Margie. Hallenberg, Mark. Bot- berg, Michael. Hill, Christine. Hokanson. Kirk. Top Row: Holm, Ronald. Holzer, Doretta. Hovland. Nancy. sen, Margaret. Johnson, Alan, Johnson. Pam. Johnson, Hughes, Vickie. Humphrey. Virginia. Huselid, Cheryl. Huss- Steve. Johnson, Wendy. Johnson, William. Johnson, man, Tom. Hustad. Ann. Hydeen, Tim. Irwin, Pamela. Bot- William, tom Row: Iverson, Kathy. Ivey, Dave. Jacobson, Steve. Jen- Top Row: Jordan, David Keeper, Jerel. Kellar, Catherine. Row: Kroeger, Beth. Kuhr, Carla. Kupka, Sharon. La Belle, Kiel, Paul. Kiley, Sharon. Kilmer, Dianne. Kissell, Brad. Tom. Larsen, Valerie. Larson. Becky. Larson, Gary. Larson. Koebnick, Kay. Kreeber, Duane. Krislov, Sharon. Bottom LeeAnn. Lewin, Susan. Liddie, Jack. Top Row: Lillehei, Richard. Linner, David. Litchy, Dave. Livingston. Jill. Locke, Mike. Lodermeier, Dennis. Loken, Ly- nette. Lowe, Chris. Luftman, LeAnn, Lundberg, James. Bottom Row: Lundgren, Todd. Lundquist, Mark. Mahle, Tina. Martinetto, Ann. Martinez, Barb. Mastin, Dave. McCoy, Mike. McEachran, Bruce. McGinnis, Deborah. McLaughlin, Peggy. 96 Top Row: Metzler. Janice. Meyer. Kim. Meyers. Gregory. Meyers. Paula. Metcalf, Kenny. Miller. Michelle. Monte. John. Morse, Danny. Moshou, David. Motari, Steve Bottom Row: Mulcany, Jim, Mullen, Linda. Muller. Melanie. Myers. Dave. Nanoff, Jim. Narveson, Robert. Nerva. Sheilah. Ness. Paula. Newton, Kerrick. Nielsen. Albert. Top Row: Norgren, Debra. Noun, Heidi. Nybeck, Joe. Ny- Row: Olson, Penme. Olson. Steve. Orth, Judy Oslund, Di-gaard, Barbara. Nystrom, Steve. O'Brien, Jan. Odegaard, ane. Osman, Ronnie. Page. Sandra. Pajic, Angie. Parker. Sharon. Oien, John. Olson, Cheryl. Olson, Linda. Bottom Dan. Parnow, Patricia, Parrott. John. Top Row: Patten, George. Pauling, Roxanne. Pearson, Frosty. Peffer, Charles. Pelto. John. Peterson, Steve. Peveto. Frances. Phelps. JoAnn. Pierson, Dawn. Plaman. Charles. Bottom Row: Polland. Bev. Polski, Janet. Powers. Sue. Pre-blick, Ellen. Preus. Catherine. Price. Greg Rankin, Debbie. Ranz, Beth. Rasmussen. Jim Reed, Randall. Top Row: Reineke. Palma. Remly, Jeanne. Rigert, Linda. Ring. Julie. Rinker, Tom. Rivers. Gayle. Roche, Rita. Roder, Anita Ronning, Dave. Ronning. Peder. Bottom Row: Roo. Cindy. Rose. Linda. Rosen, Marla. Rovick, Paul. Ryan. Valerie. Sand. Patty. Schaden, Sam. Schiebel. Jeff. Schmitz. Dean. Schuerman, Jan. 97 Top Row: Schumacher, Patty. Schumacher, Peggy. Scriver. Sikes, Tom. Simer. Karl. Sinykin, Stuart. Slice. -William. LuAnn. Scriver. Steve. Scroggins, Rocky. Selcer, Charles. Sloan, Victoria. Smith. Bonnie. Smith. Kathy. Smith. Rich- Senff, Robert. Severson. LuAnn. Shapiro, Abby, Shelton, ard. Sue. Bottom Row: Sherman, Elizabeth, Shorten, Debra. Top Row: Smith. Roger. Snabb. Peggy. Snider. Connie. Snyder, Phyllis, Spencer, Jean. Stankey, Greg. Streeter, Steve. Stroberg, Robert. Sundberg. Cheryl. Sutherland, Cathy. Bottom Row: Sutherland. Sue. Swanson. Tom. Swanson. Vicki. Taylor, Don. Teachout, Tim. Terp, Sue. Tetner, Frances. Thomas, Jeff. Thompson, Robert. Tilsen, Cathy. Top Row: Tollefson, Paul. Trousdale, Mary. Trudell, Mary Ellen. Udstuen, Irene. Ulku, Jeff. Upton, Edith. Veilleux, Kathy. Villebrun, Ruth. Vincent, Beverly. Waggoner, Rich- ard. Bottom Row: Walch, Linda, Walters, Robert. Wendel, Ann, White, Diane. Whiteford, Bonnie. Whitney. Bonita. Williams, Mike. Winkle, Kim, Wolfley, Patty. Wong. Philip. 98 Woo, Steven. Woodrich. Chuck. Zander, Mark. Zander. Pam. Variety Taps Talent Of Resourceful Sophs Assuming the traditional balcony location, the sophomore sign adds glitter to the festive decorations. Phyllis Snyder and Bev Vincent skeptically listen as Mr. Baxter focuses on the right leg of a red flea. Underclassmen Katie Anderly and Lynette Loken. squinting in the Indian summer sun. display West loyalty. 99 Juniors Form Vast Sphere Of Leadership Accomplishment was the key word for the class of 1970 as energetic members made this past year one of significant achievement. Juniors rapidly filled the boots as new leaders were chosen from the outstanding stock of athletes and scholars. John Bedor boosted class basketball enthusiasm while Jerry Hedum exemplified his pace setting capabilities on the track team. Selected as the junior representative to All-City Student Council. Pam Meyer attended meetings bi-monthly and Barb Stevens journeyed to Fridley. Minnesota to participate in All-State Student Council activities. Higher education preparation became a primary concern of prospective college students. Provisional conferences were held on November 25 at Augsburg College for students interested in receiving information on programs and admissions requirements. The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test provided college bound juniors with an early outlook of future entrance examinations. Disgusted with the football team's performance. Vicki Ci-charz and Shari Schwartz cry out their dismay. Top Row: Alexander, Beth. Anderly, Katie. Anderson, Barb. cock, Tom Bottom Row: Baker, Stephen. Bandemer, Brad. Anderson, Cherice. Anderson, Cheryl. Anderson, Chris. Barnard, Vicki. Barton, Richard. Beach. Glenda Beall, Pam. Anderson. Davp Anderson, Loree. Anderson, Pam. Bab- Bedor, John Berg, Susan. Berks, Paul. Best. Cheryl. Top Row: Blackburn, John. Blaha, Randy. Bly, Linda. Bodin, Byron. Boike, Debra. Bongard, Jean. Born, Laurie. Brant, Andy. Brenna, Mike. Broady, Robert. Bottom Row: Brum- baugh. John. Brumfield. Kathy. Bulgerin, Beth. Burrington. Patricia. Cadmus. Claton. Campbell. Andy. Corbesia, Joe. Carmody, Pat. Cassidy, George. Charles. Heather 100 Top Row: Chonis. Joanne. Christopherson. Dean. Christo- ley. James. Bottom Row: Copouls, Judy. Crump. Elaine, pherson. Rob. Chronis, Rich. Cicharz. Vicki. Clausen. Cummings. Mary. Currey. Tony. Cutts. Bonnie. Dahlgren. Wayne. Clifford. John. Cohen. Gary. Comstock. Mike. Con- Nora. Dale. Greg. Davis. Joy. Davis. Pam. Davis. Susan. Top Row: Day, Peggy. Decoster. Jeff. Denzer. Kathy. Deres-kos, Nitsa. Disrud, Jerry. Doerr, Donald. Doherty. Sharon. Dornbach, Mary. Elverud. Steve. Engelstad, Eugene. Bot- tom Row: England. James. Ernst. Barbara. Ernst. Jack). Ernst, Sandy. Fann, Del. Feela. Marcia. Fenderson. Bruce. Findorff. Ross. Finucane. Pat. Forchas. Kathrine. Top Row: Francis, Carole. Frisk. Candy, Garwick, Kristin. Gebers, Bob. Geer. Allard. Gehl. Renae. Gersbach. Glen. Gibbs. Rob. Gibson. Annette. Gjerde, Ron. Bottom Row: Glad. Kelley. Golden. Gay. Gosling. Charles. Goyette, Linda. Gravett. Neil. Gritche, Bonnie. Grover. Ellen. Grunseth. Edward. Gunyo. Ed. Guthrie, Kathy. Top Row: Haga. Juli, Halvorson, Sue. Hannon, Alice. Hansen. Lynn. Hanson, Mary. Harris. Ron. Hartman, Vicki, Hed-um. Jerry. Heidebrink, Kim. Heinecke, Steve. Bottom Row: 101 Helseth. Debra. Henderson, Doug. Hirsch, Beth. Hodroff. Vicki. Howard, Denice. Hubert, Pete. Hunke, Carole. Hustad. Todd. Isaacs, John. Jacobson. Debby. Top Row: James. Linda, Jenkins. Bill. Jensen, Todd. Johnson, Gale. Johnson, Kim, Johnson, Sherry. Johnston, Michael. Jordan, Anthony. Kadue, David. Kampff, Deborah. Bottom Row: Kanan. Jeanette. Kantar, Andy. Karlson. Dave. Kauffman, Marvin. Kelley, Sue. Kemm, Kathy. Kleven, Sheila, Klocksien, Steve. Krievans, Ivars. Kroeger, Bill. Top Row: Kuehlman, Doug. La Casse, Barb. Lampson, Dave. Laughlin, John. E.. Lawerence. Joe. Layeux, Joan. Leba, Landvik. Boiyce. Landvik, Stephen. Larka, Ed. Larson. Dan. James. Leighton, Christie. Lewin. Ellen. Liddie, Sue. Lind. La Sere. Jean. Latour, Diane. Laughlin, John. Bottom Row: Jean. Linden, Janet. Linner, Robert. Top Row: Lindquist, Arlo. Lisle. Marilyn. Little. Nancy. Lod- netto. Mary. Martinetto, Tom. Masterman, Gerard. Mather, ermeier, Janis. Lund, Laurie. Lund, Sue. Lunderborg, Bren- Kris. Matson, Deborah. McAllister, LaVonne. McCarthy, da. Lundgren, Kenton. Macy, John. Madson, Dave. Bottom Terry. Row: Magnuson, Robert. Mara. Diann, Martin, James. Marti- Top Row: McDougall, Janet. Me Vay. Pauline. Meyer, Pam. Miller, Theresa. Millikan, Jeff. Minier, Sandy. Morse, Laurel. Moulds. Debbi. Mumford, Cathy. Myers, Ann. Bottom Row: 102 Nelson, Joan. Nelson, Patti. Nelson, Robyn. Neubauer, Paul. Meuha, Bob. Newberger, Pat. Newman, Claus. Nightingale, Jane. Nordstrom, Don. Noun, Amie. WinterTyme Sports SparkSno-Daze Scene Junior Patti Nelson handles her artwork masterly as she administers the finishing touches to the Sno-Daze banner Hailing the arrival of the annual Sno-Daze jubilee, juniors officially commenced the celebration of January 29 during a short assembly. An additional three days of festivities were outlined along with the introduction of semi-finalists for the ’69 royal court. Backwards Day and Slave Day supplemented the excitement which led to the climactic activities on January 31. The final auditorium program featured a “Time Tunnel journey to Sno-Daze of the past, present and future. A snowman building contest and an irascible romp in the snow provided the finale to a very successful Sno-Daze. Working out program details. Andy Campbell and coordinator Pam Meyer check for errors. Carefully removing his brush from the jar. John Laughlin concentrates on avoiding a paint splatter. Top Row: Nyoerg, Steve. O’Keefe. Gene. Okerstrom. Valetta. Oliver. Scott. Olson. Jerry. Olson, Steve. Opstad, Sumner. Osman, Steve Ottney, Deborah. Packard, Roxanne Bottom Row: Palmer, Janice. Parker, Marian. Parsons, Bill. Pearson. Dave. Pederson, Dennis. Perkins. Sandra. Perry. Dan. Peterson. Pat. Petschow, Jim. Peyton. Whitney. Top Row: Pierson, John. Pollard, Dennis. Pontius, Mike. Poppler. Doug. Posey, Helena. Pringle. Cathy. Quernemoen, Brad. Rauma, Ann. Reinken, Charles. Remmers, Glenda. Spirited Mishy Amsel. dressed for her halftime performance. tensely traces a last minute “do or die play. Contemplative Ron Schoeder forestalls his history assignment to gaze thoughtfully at the empty football field. Bottom Row: Ress, Bonnie. Richards. Kris. Richards, Pauline. Rinker, Rich Rivers, Carol. Roche. Marilyn. Roder. David. Rohleder, Penny. Romlin. Wendy. Roppe, Joe. 104 Top Row: Rose, Steve. Rostad, Roland. Roy, Mike. Rudy, John. Rueckert, Deborah. Rust, Mike. Sand, Tim. Sandberg, Penny. Satterfield, Scott. Schaden, Bill Bottom Row: Schlumpbcrger, Lois. Schmidt. Bonnie. Schneller, Terry. Schnitzus, Lu. Schumacher, Nancy. Schwartz, Shari. See hausen, Tom. Severson, Jean. Sigmund, Sue Sikes. Mark. Top Row: Simanski, Gloria. Simons. Mike. Sinykin. Carol. Row: Squier, Roy. Staber, Doug. Stanisich, James. Smith, David. Smith, Paula. Smith, Roseanna. Smith, Steve. Steinberg, Jam. Stevens. Barb. Strand, Mike Striebel, Linda. Solhaug, Kirsten. Specht, Darralu. Speulda. Robin. Bottom Struthers. Rich. Stumpf, Mike. Sullivan, Joe. Top Row: Sumpter. Greg. Svenddal, Steve. Swanson. Becky, Swanson, Bob. Swanson, Doug. Swanson, Julie, Swenson, Sue. Swoboda, Margie. Sykes. Richard. Thompson, Colleen. Bottom Row: Thompson, Kay. Thompson. Ronald. Thrasher, Cheryl. Trom. Melody. Trousdale, Robert. Tumini, James. Turner, Karen. Tweed, Nancy. Ulku. Jay. Ulstad, Scott. Top Row: Usher. Ray. Valdesuso, Jose. Valdesuso, Reynaldo. Vargo, Craig. Vigeant. Birdie. Virkus. Randy. Walch. Catherine. Waldof, Carla. Walters. Keith. Watson, Allen. Bottom Row: Watson. Lynnette. Webber, Jim. Weiss. Arlene. Wendel, Joe. Westling, David. White. Anita. White. Barb. Whitney, Roxann. Wilder. Rick Williams. Elizabeth. 105 Energetic Junior Action Boons West High Williams, Micheal. Wilson. Paula. Winebrenner, Marta. Win-kelman, Joyce. Wirtz. Pat. Worthington. Patrick. Wright. Nancy. Wyatt. Pam. Young, Sally. Zarling. Cleone. A class creation reveals junior artistry in brilliant shades of orange and blue. Foci Swing Band s string bass player. Dave Madson. wears the customary vaudeville attire as he performs. 106 Curriculum Linesman Mike Williams relaxes at halftime with a cheerleader before resuming his post. Language student Rich Struthers quietly discovers an easier solution to his endless Spanish drills. Winding up for a rousing '■boiler-maker cheer. Gay Golden reflects the fun-loving nature of the junior skits. 107 MOSAIC of WEST SENIORS Coming to the end of a twelve year stretch .. Gulliver’s Travels .. senioritis striking in autumn ... ACT’S ... SAT’s ... assuming the responsibility of leadership . living with defeat . . Senior dues endless commencement exercises ... “Class of '69 is Indescribably Fine” ... leaving West's secure pattern and becoming a part of a greater design SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Treas. Kevin Locke. Sec. Mary Ann Steinberg. Pres. Mark Horr. V-Pres. Joe Pelto. Class Selects Activities By Advisory Vote Rapidly assuming the numerous responsibilities of the significant senior year, classmen proved a resourceful and energetic asset to West life. Senior elections drew spirited interest as candidates focused their campaigns on unity through communication. Senior Board called for a newly innovated advisory vote, attempting to obtain class approval on specific senior events. Honoring personal achievement, the National Merit Scholarship Program awarded Letters of Commendation to seven outstanding seniors. Gwenda Loken and Mary Ann Steinberg SENIOR BOARD — Front Row: J. Swanson. G. Ibele. M. Hin-derlie. S- Flowers. L. Hemsch. M. Milgram Back Row: T. were selected as AFS’ers to Africa and South America. Doug James, born in Hong Kong, drew West's admiration when he was granted U.S. citizenship in October. Enthusiastically ushering in the second semester. the senior class presented a subtle love play. Under Milk Wood, by Dylan Thomas. The senior banquet and seemingly endless precommencement practices, capped by a smashing all-night graduation party fulfilled the class of ’69 s aspirations for an eventful and well rounded senior year. Hartl. B. Schmckel. K Vick. N. Saltzman. S. Schmidt. B. Rosenfield. Class of ’69 Buries Its First ‘Two-Bits’ ” All tor seniors, stand up and holler! arouses a deafening uproar from spirited class supporters. ADLIS. SUSAN ALLEN. DAVID. Dave ALLEN, RALPH AMMEND, LEANNE ANDERSON. DARLENE aft A 110 ANDERSON. ROCKNE. Rocky ARNESON. NANCY ASP. DONALD. Don Embarrassment — Seniors Finally Win AUDETTE. MARK AUFDERHEIDE, DEAN BACH. JEANNETTE. Jenny BACON. NORMA BAKKE. WENDELL BARNES. SARAH BARON. GREGORY. Greg BATES. SUSAN. Susi BAUMANN. BEVERLEE BEARDSLEE. KEITH BELFOUR. PAMELA. Pam BENHARDUS. RAYMOND. Ray 111 BERNARD. LYNNE BIRKELAND. CELESTE BLISS. DEBRA. Debbie Sparky Senior Women Rival Sophomore BLOOMSTRAND. CRAIG BOCHET. JAMES BONNER. SUSAN. Sue BOROWICK. SHAUNA. Shaun BRENNAN. THOMAS. Tom BRIDGE. JUDITH. Judy 112 BRINE. LINDA BRITZIUS. LYNN BROBERG. BRUCE BROKKE. JAMS BRONSON. BECKY BROUK, ABRAHAM.Abe Girls In Traditional Football Follies BRUCKELMYER. DONNA BURSACK. JULIE CAMPBELL. RICHARD, Rick CAMPBELL. THOMAS. Tom CAPOUCH. YVONNE CARLSON. GERALDINE. Gerry 113 CASEY. MICHAEL. Mike CASSIDY, CHARLES. Chuck CHAMBERLAIN. ANN CHESLER, PAULA CIERNIAK. JOHN CLARK. SANDRA. Sandy Peppy And Imaginative Leadership CLARKE. RICHARD. Rich CLAUSEN, JACQUELINE. Jackie CLINTON. BETH COLEHOUR. BRADLEY. Brad CONDON. RITA CONSTANTINE. CHARLES 114 CORBESIA. RAYMOND. Ray CUMBEE. CYNTHIA. Cindy CURRAN. MARY DAVIS. MYNDAL DAVITCH, KATHRYN. Kathy DAVITT. MICHAEL. Mike Perks-Up Extracurricular Participation DOHERTY. CATHLEEN. Kitty DOYLE. MARY DUARTE, PHIL Band President Bruce Rosenfield skillfully masters a somewhat unruly baton during an optional pepfest. DUFFY. VERNA Candidates Emphasize Unity Through DUNN. DIANE ELLEFLOOT, ELAINE ERICKSON. DEANNE. Dee ERICKSON. STUART ERICKSON. SUSAN, Sue ERICKSON. WAYNE ERVASTI. WILLIAM. Bill EWING. GEOFFREY. Geoff FARRELL. GAYLE 116 FEELA. JANET FERM. VIRGINIA FERRIS. ROBERT. Bobby Effective Inter-Class Communication FISHER. CATHERINE. Cathy FLATTEN. GREG FLAVELL, ELIZABETH. Beth FLOWERS. SHARON FORSBLOM, CHARLYNN. Penny GARWICK. GREGORY. Greg GEIDL, JUDY GEIGER. MARC GERGER. ALLAN 117 GOLDMAN. JUDITH. Judy GOLDMAN. MARY, Mur GRAISIN, TOBY Classmen Benefit Through Fresh Approach GRAY. DIANE GREULICH, MARTIN GUSTNER. SUSAN. Sue HALLENBERG. MARY HALVERSON. CONENE. Connie HAMMER. BETTY 118 To English Curriculum HAUPERT. JULIE HAYES. CHARLOTTE HEINSCH. LAUREL. Laurie HERBERG. SCOTT HERRLY. EILEEN. Leen HICKS. PAMELA. Pam HILL. LEO HILL. MARJORIE. Margie HILLIARD. DELBERT. Butch 119 HINDERLIE. MARY ALETTE HIRDLER. KEVIN HOOVER. HAROLD. Hal HORAZUK. KATHERINE. Kathy HORR, MARK HOWELL. SUZANNE. Sue Seniors Utilize Spare Moments Allotted HUESMAN. WILLIAM. Bill HULKE. CHRISTINE, Chris HUM. LARRY HUMPHREY. CHRISTINE. Chris HYDEEN. ROBERT. Bob IBELE, GRETCHEN 120 IRWIN. RICKY. Rick IVERSON. DENNIS. Denny JAMES. DOUGLAS JOHNSON. FRANCES. Fran JOHNSON. LYNN JOHNSON. MICHAEL. Mike By Newly Innovated ‘Prep’ Hour JOHNSON, SCOTT JORDAN. CHRISTOPHER. Chris KALLIMAN. MATTHEW. Matt KAMPRUD. PATRICIA. Patty KAUPPI. LEA KAYE. DONNA KEATOR. BONNIE OLSON KELLY. KATHLEEN. Kathy KITTELSON. REBECCA. Becky 121 KOOLE. JOANNE. Jo KOTTKE. BRENDA KRAGNESS. ROBERT. Bob Whimsical Senior Shenanigans Reveal Out- KUPKA, DAVID. Dave KURMIS. MARIS LAKSO, JERRY LANGAARD. SCOTT LARSEN. JACQUELINE. Jackie LARSON. ALLEN. Al LARSON. CONSTANCE. Connie LARSON. GERALD. Jerry LEAF. LYNN 122 LIDDIE. DAVID. Dave ULIENTHAL. DALE LIPPINCOTT. KATHERINE. Kathie Of-The-Ordinary Wit 123 LOKEN, GWENDA LOPEZ. JORGE LUFTMAN. CHARLES. Chuck Admissions Representatives Inform College LUKER. THOMAS. Tom LUNDERBORG. DAVID. Dave LYNCH. JOHN McGINNIS. MICHELLE McGinnis. Patrick. Pat McKIRDY, MAUREEN McSWEENEY, JULIE MANTEL. TEDD MARTIN. LINDA MAXWELL. SUSAN. Sue MAY. SHARON MEEHAN. BRUCE 124 Bound Seniors Of Limitless Opportunities MEIN, CONNIE MELNICK. CONRAD MERSHON. KATHLEEN. Kathy METZLER. LAWRENCE. Larry MEYERS. JOANNE MILGRAM. MARTHA. Marty MJOLHUS, MARK MOELLER. BARBARA. Barb MORTVEDT. RICHARD. Ricky MOULDS. THOMAS. Tom MUELLER. CHERI NAVA. VICTOR 125 NELSON. DAVID. Dave NELSON. JEFF NEWMAN. NEIL Homecoming Slogan Depicts A Class NICKERSON. RICHARD. Nick NIELSEN. STEPHEN. Steve O BRIEN. AMY ODEGAARD. BILL NIELSEN. KATHLEEN. Kathy Winnie Lewison offers to take Homecoming royalty. Gwenda Loken. for a spin in his fashionable 'buggy . 126 OLMSTEAD, SUSAN. Sue OLSEN. BYRON. B J. OLSON. CYNTHIA. Cindy That’s ‘Indescribably Fine’ OLSON, LYNNETTE. Lyn OLSON. MARVEL. Marv OLSON. STEPHEN. Steve OLSON. WILLIAM. Bill ORENSTEIN. CINDY OUDAL. KEITH 127 OVERBY. RONALD PARKER. JUDY PEARSON. ROBERT. Rob PECK. TERRY PEDERSEN. CLARIS PEFFER. STEVEN. Steve Senior Men Resist Fads And ShaveTheir PELTO. JOSEPH. Joe PENNINGTON. LARRY PETERSON.DARYL PHELPS. SUZANNE. Sue POPPLER. JEANETTE. Jean PRICE. GARY 128 RATFIELD. CHERYL. Cher REISER. CHRISTIE. Chri ROBINSON. HARRY RODRIGUEZ. PAULETTE RONNING, LYNN ROOT. PATRICIA. Pat Locks To Compete In Winter Sports ROSENBAUM. STEVEN. Steve ROSENFIELD. BRUCE RUBENSTEIN, DIANE RUBENSTEIN. DONNA SALTZMAN. NEIL SANDVIG. ROXANNE. Roxie 129 SANOCKI. GREGORY. Greg SASSE. DARLENE SAVITT. ROBIN Class Scrutinizes Its Resources To Cast A SCHLAFER, PAUL SCHMIDT. STEVEN. Steve SCHNICKEL. ROBERT. Bob SCHOENBAUM.MARK SCHRIEVER. VERONICA 130 SCHUG. JOYCE SCHULTZ. SHARRON. Shar SCHUMACHER. JEANNE Unique Presentation Of Under Milk Wood SCHUMACHER. VIRGINIA SCHWENDER. JOYCE SHERMAN. MARGARET. Peggy SHEPHERD. JANET SHINNERS. BRADLEY. Brad SIMMONS. RICKEY. Rick SJOBERG. WAYNE SLICE. ANNE Manning a traditionally decorated convertible, senior men prove that a parade isn’t all pomp and circumstance. 131 SMITH. DEBORAH. Debbie SMITH. SHANNON SMITH. TIMOTHY. Tim Seniors Think Spring’ And Cycle To 132 SORENSON. CHRISTINE. Chris STEINBERG. MARYANN STENSGARD. CAROLYN. Carol STOLTZ. PHILIP. Phil Annual Class Picnic Garbed in a shawl and mod midi skirt, doting school marm. alias Beth Clinton, makes the scene at Homecoming '68. SUNDELL. THEODORE. Ted SWANSON. JACQUELINE. Jackie SWANSON. PHYLLIS. Phlll 133 SWOBODA. JAMES. Jim TAYLOR. ROBERT. Bob THOLE. PATRICIA. Patty Grads Board Waiting Busses For TOUSIGNANT. RICHARD. Tou TUTTLE. DIANA VAN PUTTEN. PAUL 134 VICK. KARL VINCENT. EDZIER, Ed WALSTEN. LINDA A Way Out All-night Blast WASIK. MARILYN WESELOH. VICKIE WESTLING. LORNA. Andy WILLIAMS. DAVID WILSON. MARY WINEGAR. DIANE 135 A sunny afternoon romp in Kenwood Park winds-up with an uninhibited pyramid of laughter. Foci swinger Steve Nielsen picks up the beat as a guest musician for the Sno-Daze auditorium. Graduates Part Anticipating Sno-Daze victim Brad Shin-ners escapes the mighty mit of mischievous Mark Schoenbaum. Advisor Mr. Critchfield finds himself unexpectedly snowbound due to scheming seniors. Year Class Reunion Senior men Conrad Melnick. Mike laJoie. and Neil Saltz-man don ice cream cartons, furthering a comical put-on . When asked of her first college choice, alumna Mary Goldman exclaims. I'm still waiting to see the counselor! 137 We Remember . . As Sophomores ... first Two-Bits cheer —- you could have heard a pin drop ... games at Parade ... Leech Lake One and Two ... the day the flag fell ... Mr. Voss' cast ... Central vs West — the injuries were higher than the score ... no cheerleaders? ... May I have your attention, please ... first Homecoming .. Mr. Hansen’s Boilermaker ... Sportsmanship Trophy — again? ... Introduction to the library . . Sophomores Are Stompin' ... Queen Sue Attendant Virginia ... Lovable Mrs. Steen ... Senior Student Teacher Bruce Herrmann fourth hour girl's gym .. Snack Break ... running the lake ... ... first Halloween Dance ... Great Pumpkin Kielty ... The Original Foci Swing Band ... Soul ... hot dogs on exam day ... carols on the PA system ... The Boyfriend ... Kow-Pokes Prince Sam a March blizzard and an unscheduled vacation ... GAA Breakfast ... ... Orange you glad its orange? Towering over a festive Homecoming auditorium, the Senior sign proclaims its class to be indescribably fine . Hairy the Gorilla alias Elaine Snyder recovers from a clash of snowballs hurled by frolicing fellow apes . As Juniors .. . Summer High Stepper practices ... Welcome Week ... Good Morning West! ... Juniors Really Are ... Queen Wendy. Attendant Gwenda ... MacDonalds ... Cheerleaders at last ... Pepfests in the lunchroom ... Honor Study ... St. Paul's Dances ... Merry Widow ... Julie on crutches ... Health Movies .. Guthrie Performances ... PSAT ... Y-Teens reorganize ... Pete's birthday — December 21st... X-Mas doesn’t exist... Muzak in the lunchroom ... Kow-Pokes Prince Goeff ... Sno-Daze ... Stringingaluminum foil — rotating colored lights ... Pass — Fail ... Ties on trackmeet days ... Laugh-In ... Snafu ... Central vs West Basketball — 100-74 ... AFSer Mary Ann Steinberg goes to Brazil ... The Graduate ... McCarthy's campaign .. Flowers on May Day ... sun bathingduring lunch ... unescorted girls at prom ... Orange you glad its red! 138 Mischievous Marvel Olson, struggling to avoid a playful face-washing, is easily swept off his feet. Badminton team member Linda Brine gains quick energy with her everpresent Tootsie Roll Pop. As Seniors ... Seniors Win! . Advisor Mr. Critchfield ... no dress code . . Sophomore-Senior Football game ... Queen Gwenda. Attendants Cindy and Penny Senior Advisory vote AFSers Abe Brouk and Virginia Schumacher ... Gwenda says goodbye .. optional pepfests ... Mr. Stoylen's beauty cream.. Humanities.. Hum's transport system ... Miss Westby . . hockey players visit their barbers ... Mrs. Risser's lecture ... Under Milk Wood ... team teaching ... unofficial senior breakfast ... study?” ... The American Presidency ... Macalaster Drama Choros ... Southwest tie 3-3 . Santa is for real ... new language laboratory ... Junior Royalty at Sno-Daze ... the return of the Foci Swing Band Critchfield gets caught in a blizzard — head first .. President Nixon .. Lalapaloozas .. La de Dah — a pepfest favorite peddling procession to picnic ... Pomp and Circumstance” — a perpetual march •'You'll be green with envy! 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