West Valley High School - Aurora Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

Text from Pages 1 - 256 of the 1982 volume:

August 29, 1919-tiviay 25, 1979 ' i F LL p.17 AUGfSEPTfOCTfNOV. Up Front-Jocks-Spirit- i Lookout C821-Up 81 Coming C811 wx 'mn DECfJANfFEB. Up Front-Jocks-Out Of The Pages- , For A Song-On Stage-Arts-Service- Teacher-Inventors-On the Move C801 i l l l i AURORA ANNUAL, publ hed annually, pt D t subscript q t AURORA for those years preceding the emergenc f ANNUAL, West Vall y H gh Send all fan I t West Lathrop High 119757. Published by R and Lory. Th d tors me one h k Yearbook Publications, INK. Principal office: f I t of r p blity for ph t g ph d Room 103 West Valley High School, 3800 ipts d t ork and p p ti Geist Rd., Fairbanks, Ak., 99701. Authorized as h I d f t class reading material. C p d ght 1978- 1979. All right d p blt preserved. MMM Thank You For most people, the four years spent in high school are the last four years spent in formal education. Attitudes toward learning, authority, and other people are developed during these four years and very often stay with a person for the rest of his life. A high school must try to extend a feeling of belonging to its entire student body since it is only as strong as those members who attend it. West Valley High School is an amazing success story in terms of accomplishments and attitudes of the student body and faculty. Traditions that normally take years and years to develop already are firmly entrenched in a high school that is just three years old. It is you students who are to be commended for the accomplishments of this school. Thank you for your hard work, your dedication, and your pride. Don Klepper Appreciation Many times it is hard to realize just how fantastic something is until a person is already through with it. There are hectic and hard times, but then there are those which are exciting, memorable, and fun. At the end of every year I look back to the highlights of the year, and the bad times are forgotten. As each year passes, I learn to appreciate West Valley more and more. . .The appreciation left by each graduating class is in turn handed down to each new entering class so that they, too, might carry on the tradition of making West Valley Number One. . .Without the enthusiasm of the staff and students, West Valley would not have the great reputation that it has today. . .l really appreciate West Valley because of the great school that it is. Renee Dykema '79 Pride I would like to say thank you to all of the students, faculty, and staff of West Valley for making West Valley what it is. The building still looks brand new, the academic program is one of the best in the state, other schools tremble with fear when meeting West Valley in sports competition, and, finally, West Valley has the most tremendous school spirit of any school around. I'm proud to say that I, too, belong to this great school. Lori Meier '81 Legacy Writing down my thoughts about high school is not easy. Trying to complete the sentence High school is. . is like trying to complete the sentence Life is. . because for most students the high school is our life for four years. We spend most of our time at school, our responsibilities are centered on school, and our friends and social life are a part of school. Most kids are drilled from kindergarten up that they're not supposed to like school. It took three years of new friends, zany teachers, and having a blast before I said to myself, You know, compared to working or sitting around doing nothing all day, school really isn't too bad. What's important to me is that when one of my kids asks me about my high school days, I'll be able to say I had a lot of fun in high school. MAKE Mike Flodin '79 Associations I have had a really great time at West Valley, participating in Key Club, a close relationship with faculty and administration, and friendships with a great assortment of people. I have had the opportunity to give service to my school and community through Key Club, and this has taught me leadership and association with others. . .At West the faculty truly cares about the students, and the administrators think constantly of how to better the students' education. . .The last thing that makes West the very best is the students. We have people who are tops in both academics and athletics, as well as those who are interested in just making it day by day. All together they give West the greatest group of people anywhere. When I graduate I will be very proud to say that I attended West. West IS the best! Richard Hicks '79 Memories There are so many memories and thoughts about different aspects of West Valley that l'm not sure where to start. . .West Valley was so full of experiences--annoyance, anger, sorrow, and frustration combined with laughter, friendship, triumphs, and even love. Do I miss it? Of course! At times I reminisce about friends and events I hold dear. Would I go back? Never. The memories of West grow rosier with each year that passes, but l've got a new life, things to achieve, and worlds to conquer. And so do you!. . .All I can offer is an addition to a quotation from the 1977 Aurora - Toll awhile, Endure awhile, Believe always and Never turn back -and never give up. Best wishes to the Class of '79, Sui Len Brown '77 Next Year West Valley-We're Still if 1 Class Of '80 Complete Aurora Graduates With Honors Huge Success MIME EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Lory Barsdate Russ Talvi CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Mrs. Barbara Philleo SENIOR EDITORS Micky Schruf, layout Marcia Fenton, layout Jennifer Fate, layout Mike Cooney, copy SUPPLEMENT EDITOR Marcie Hassebroek LAYOUT ARTISTRY Kari Allen Karen Sole Kelly Wien Kim Barnard Terry DeVries Marcie Hassebroek Linda Streit Liz Tonkins Lory Barsdate Jennifer Fate Marcia Fenton Thor Melchior Leslie Monroe Micky Schruf Russ Talvi COPY DESK Jim Roth Lora Harbo Cameron Pollock Mike Cooney Lory Barsdate Anita Tomany ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR Bernice Burns PROMOTION DIRECTOR Shannon West OPERATIONS MANAGER Melody Garwood PHOTO DEPARTMENT Dawn Borjesson Mark Lewis James Wang ADVERTISING SALESXLAYOUT Heidi Koerfer Randi Freeman Bernice Burns Melody Garwood ART DEPARTMENT Jack Dunshie Shannon West PUBLISHER Josten's American Yearbook Co. SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS J.V. Brown Gary Uldriks ADMINISTRATION AND ASSISTANCE Don Klepper Marcia Snyder Doug and Marcia Burnside, photo Jim Walker, ad sales INSPIRATION Entire Student Body Faculty Staff ing edition of the Agro!! annual, which presents entire school year, truly Is a major step for West The complete yearbook ls a trendsetter for the city, and state. The Qgggpga staff would like to special credit for the Inspiration for this to the PEOPLE of West Valley. The ' of events, organizations, activities, and faces of the 1978-1979 school year to the people who made It happen--each and every West Valley student and staff member. 132 F 1 Q This page sponsored by Tanane Valley Community College. miiisbliis of People - :ws ww- w , G 1:6091 e 1 e-0' Gsjfgvoxd 4, asb- .mg -1' The faces of the led, and in ithe body personalities ls styles e books down tape recorders Theiindividual Is and discover his or gn- This page sponsored by Goldpanner Service. f5N 1 1.1 !I' wry. z 1 ' 4. Q, ff. - 4 '-J' ' jo 1 'Asif lib V , My lg1.1,Wju,f,+,!.3Q. ff..:f.v l f. 1.9-vgg-mg: f -- ' Nl. S35 in 'ff 2 my WCW, U V 5.531 I A ' k ' ' , N rw Y :ggi , lf W ' Ji 1 wmv. if E ,I 12 'N-. .. -...L QV .,............ W' 1 me ww 1 ll NM xi QQ 'QE N 4 K. - M? 9? 'N' fi 3' SQGY 1 r JDMSCQQDWE Liilf? fx. ' 't '- H FMELXKMIIEEIKRCQE f 'f - .- People Expe The years in high school can be incredibly expanding to the individual's horizons. West Valley's mosaic of activities and classes provides opportunities for exploration in numerous areas. Academics provide basic facilities for self- expression and communication and also introduce one to fields for further study or for a profession. Sports emphasize both self-discipline and team work, while clubs further enhance one's skills at working with people and are a training ground for society's leaders. Even for those not involved in school activities, high school provides social and scholastic experiences invaluable in one's preparation for life. One's initial experiment with budgetting and a job, one's first sojourn behind the wheel of a car, one's inaugural date or formal: all these overtures often occur during the high school years. High school is much more than a sequence of grading periods, and school years can be saturated with personal growth and discovery. Box-boy Dan Gerdes has it all in the bag. The Iunchroom crowd mingles in the commons on the first day of school. . Y r-,. P' ' '. pw N f r .1 ' 1 r . . Q: X I gfagrg' 1 ft F Qi 'S X -- E 2 ti 'EESEQ vga: Q' By the light of the harvest moon, Bob Maxwell and Kim Barnard decorate the Junior Stairwell for Halloween. Nl. gf35f'3-N' Y Vex, KW ' A .4 E. -Y r IM, in M A N K kk? . .a . .A-by 'V W my X 1 'Q 5 . I t - ' if 3 ,s-. Q Q ,K E. ,B t y L N ' ...K 8 K ag , 1, 1 ' -V wg ff 1, K Vtqia KV - it .. Y in xv, A As. y ' I :W - . y 7 Q r ' 7 'TF i q Q 6 E .. , 4 'W L , 1 Q ' A, 1- f ' 5 V, . ,E Nfsyssx. 1 it if . if i Q i vs't'N?X ? From his elevated control-panel seat Dave Quarterback Jack Dunshie confers with Coach Thurman manipulates auditorium lights. DeLeon about Wolfpack strategy. Waiting to augment Mr. KeppIer's morning announcements with a taped Aurora ad is Russ Talvi. ,I 'hr g, Keyhole salesman Scot Stamps peddles junk food and nutritious munchies during lunch. puff 11 Q -ns kg ax!! WHEN JD U Q! QQDQTHF People Irs ctivities i v 7 i A600- I 5 .www -NW: V Y . V., X , 5 W 4 ,,, l X. ,Q hs, im- ,W ' . X1 H . N.. .. ' ' - an 'li' . x , '.mvcfxwi,c K V I 'A -Y ' v M ! ' vu-.AW , N, 1 fx , J .K X 'fx .fur x ww., A , ' , ,, 1' 2 -sm nf, iw, . ', 'Y qi . X WW, .T . . ,ef , Q ., ww., ,H .- , 'QW :WfiQ.,E W ,11Q,m, , 4 . , N Mug I , ,nxfix n ,J . Y f lifyw -, !,,,m,..'Q x . y V A' -fxgf, . v , 'pw V h A ..k V! , .Vx-',7,,:.,, Nw V, , LM: I AW N: W at ,Af-' , Ap., . ., 1, X -1 ,- - i - -' ', ,Q .Vx - 31.-. ' N , M A+' f+ :uw fi if . 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This pag'e.sponsored by the Sensor Class. , - .W Q , W' - .Q , 1 A N , ,, ,w H M , - vw , ' , A - . 1 X , ' sa. x 9333 X High student participation in school activities has been the key to West's success, and student involvement is an outstanding 3396 at West Valiey. Turn-out for sports events, campaigns for elections, organization of dances, assemblies, and events, and attire on dress-up days are all indications of the pride West students take in their school. 'U' J YJ a . . .. st MMWEMLUQDLSS It 'fi A.P. English scholar Mike Flodin drives his quill across the page printing a discursive thematic analysis. Including subjects from American Literature to Zoology, West's diversified curriculum offers a variety of scholastic experiences. Classroom scenes vary: creative ventures in wood or clay, extensive library research, computer programs both basic and complex, esoteric bio or chem labs, and entertaining speeches can all be observed from day to day. Nearby Hutchinson Career Center offers alternatives of interest to students pursuing vocational studies. Classes are often highlighted by guest speakers or field trips. West Valley's proximity to the University of Alaska facilitates exursions to concerts, plays, or forums held on campus and enables use of the University library. Academics is the concentration and emphasis of classes, but numerous A prominent caution disuaded any who would interrupt speech classes in room 102. intellect-provoking activities also flourish. Debate, journalism, and numerous clubs investigate specific interests, and even rap sessions among friends augment the cerebral aspects of school. an Q.. 'ISN ii 'fd Math enthusiast Mario Roederer explains use of the slide rule in a demonstration speech. .J ...Q--u--q . l. A 'AL Lili 'kvk' it XL . 4 , -nz., A ,,..-.Q K .X f fx I ' W' f f Q! sf we in fl F is Examining Chena River samples are biology student DeWayne Sanderson and Mr. Tarkiainen. Congregating at a library carrel are Mike Williams and Mark Hassebroek. 1 i .mum QUMEKS People In Athletics Jim Wang tours West's parking lot on a self- propelled skateboard. Pyramaniacs in a coordinated P.E. class stack up to any Egyptian competition. Athletics are an integral part of a well-rounded education. West's sports program runs by the tenet that recreational and competitive athletics are important to the physical and mental well-being of students. Competition at both the Regional and State levels is a great pride- generator for the spirited Wolfpack. West's thirteen organized varsity sports also benefit individual participants greatly by demanding dilligence and responsibility as well as providing social experiences and increasing athletic prowess. Physical education is a requirement for graduation, and many students find an hour in the gym a welcome diversion in the school day. The P.E. program extends far beyond monotonous calesthenics and drills, and a variety of study areas are ioffered.1Students are encouraged to develop skills.-in the field Cor courtb of their interests. Completing a bump, Janet Hand is temporarily floored as teammate Bernice Burns is poised to assist. Kurt Blair. ,Me f i' dv was ,-5,k U , I J etl' Q sl f,-as Q, .llle t t tl,t Q i o Miguel LaFIeur completes an agonizing cross- country effort. ftiifi Those choosing the basketball P.E. option scramble in fast-action encounters. Positioned for an infamous P.E. burn is f 4-Q - Oitkwsf HMP? NPG . to i gf . H 'f A - l - - A , I. s . 3 West Valley swimmers pier into the waters of the Pacific while prowling about Valdez docks between swim meets, While meandering througih the lit of West Valley. one is likely fe encounter boisterous seniors. ills gathered around someones lon-wer. animated speakers engaged ir: devastating pun wars. sorneorre fleeing from an agressor. wielding a wet boardecloth, or even an entire A.P. Bio. Class singing in deiiglitlul Cacophony. These antics and the general iocularity to be found with friends can be the zenith ot ones high school experience. - 9 Halloween Prophet of Doom Cameron Pollock displays a sign of the times. Phillistinian A.P. English students, notorious for creative artistry, garnished Mrs. Mears' beloved Bogart with a dignified moustachio. :f .,,- .54 ,m. R. 4 yi t. Jw V ,V g x B f f, 1 2. xx k A T? ws' Eipifcixk K Q -v ,I X. . .rd Q , h xx 5 . 411 i ,,..Q...f 'A J' ...af ,, H 'ff'i'iJE.- YYWHEWSSHE' N-fe ' TWLML 'Wu ' O f J f EMM xx' .xv X i 'YW i . ' A -Q, W fry. yi. xx i :K fs3s:5,5sf 2 in-F15 X' K ...- ,ix A 'S un. Qing W, N A infix' xi K, Q 'F X. ,. . N 5 N. N ix 3 N N e ex D , Y 'cl , I WP FMDMT Beginning with a pep rally in the parking lot at West Valley, which then developed into a motorcade of red and gold decorated cars ending at Kiwanis Field, West Valley launched another Homecoming with spirit! Floats, the West Valley marching band, a display by BIONIC and an enthusiastic crowd spurred the Wolfpack on as they defeated the Eielson Ravens with a score of 12-6 in overtime play to win their second Homecoming game n three years. The spirit exhibited during the game carried over to the Homecoming Dance, held the next night in the commons. With a good turnout of several hundred people, the first dance of the school year, sponsored by Student Council, was a fantastic success. Reigning over the dance with the appropriate theme, We Are the Champions. . .So the Sky's the Limit, were Seniors King Russ Talvi and Queen Julie Burud. Homecoming was a great way to start of an exciting and enjoyable year at West! . A A t t. ,., t .et ll s Q N is W S 8 i ff A v v 0 tabs' if ,.., . .- g . e e 4 A , R Q Q W A gt ':,v' J 9 A -' 'bk' K K ix xi V 5 I ,t.,,... Terry Nancy 4435 and the rest of the Wolfpack exhibit jubilance as officials give the signal that West has successfully completed another touchdown. N Elected to reign over the championship festivities are King Russ Talvi, Queen Julie Burudg Freshman Prince Mike Caciari, Princess Tammy Barnett, Junior Prince Jack Dunshie, Princess Randi Freeman, Sophomore Prince Dave Lambert, and Princess Heidi Koerfer. , M f as A . 'f . . f . vi L -'k. L - v 1 E 'K is Z 'xx Q P i .5 FW. 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U kg S .. . . f' . f I if 3' Pa LQ fy Y s2z:.:.:m I ....,...' ' + , ' XL -W-1 .- . A --Z'.' . Ai, FL,-. E 'J Nui, Q' K if fi -mmm..L ,. ' - W' 1 0 - k V Rfb X, -X , 2 tt A . - v L.. -x xx ii wx L- , X ' . ,Q y K g ' .. - fx. 'K .. K5 :N K MX l 1 I 'l' 1 ,, f'f iff Eg 5. g S A , I pf Y' 'v' Q WX ff? N Y M ' - 'F' . W A . , . i Q ' f ' ' 1 , f 'X j ffl - 'H+' . 33. A W' f ...W . 5. . FALL AT WEST WAS AN INTERLUDE PERVADED BY PHANTOMS AND MASKED MEN, SHARING WITH DTHERS, AND REMINISCING Fall activities included a Halloween dress-up day, the Senior Ball, and Thanksgiving activities. The festivities were full of student vivacity and zest that contributed to the mysteriousness of Halloween, the ecstasy of the Senior Ball, and the holiday mood at Thanksgiving. On October 31st, the Halloween spirit was alive and well at West. The halls, decorated with ghosts, pumpkins, skulls, bats, and other eerie paraphernalia, were crowded with witches, cowboys, gangsters, clowns, and scarecrows, A dance with free admission to those in disguising garb concluded the day of masquerade. The Senior Ball, held November 18th, was a memorable evening of Dancing in the dark, walking through the park, and Reminiscingf' The Traveler's Inn Gold Room was festooned with garlands and shrubberies for the special night, and couples danced beneath the stars to the Sounds of Fairbanks. Dancing in the reign were Seniors, King Russ Talvi and Queen Leslie Monroe. Now as the years go on, the Class of '79 will reminisce fondly about their Senior Ball. As Thanksgiving approached, many West students entered into the holiday spirit of generosity. ln a frenzy of door-to-door soliciting and in-school campaigning, classes collected cans for the Salvation Army. Spirit Cup competition provided incentive for the classes and the winning Seniors were also presented with S50 from Student Council. A grand total of 919 cans was collected, and with the added contribution of 73 turkeys from the Wolfpack Band, West Valley presented a cornucopia of foods for the Fairbanks needy. In the bright future, King Russ Talvi and Queen Leslie Monroe will always remember their royal endeavors. Sylvester the Cat, alias Heidi White, spends Halloween researching new methods for capturing his favorite food, Tweety-Bird. ,, a ll Student Council and the Wolfpack Band proudly display the results of the Canned Food Drive. With the and of a passing fiend the Freshmen bewltch their hall transforming It into a Halloween horror and delight Brushing up on Halloween Mary Van Hoomlssen scouts out the school for loose teeth ff' 5 F N N tg ll A After the West Valley Wolfpack had been defeated by both the Eielson Ravens and the North Pole Patriots in this fall's Football Jamboree, many people made the mistake of ranking the Pack last place in Region Vl football. - The spirited Wolfpack began proving these people wrong when it soundly trampled arch-rival Lathrop 20-6 in its first conference game of the season. The mighty Wolfpack then edged out the Eielson Ravens 12-6 in overtime to win its second Homecoming game in three years. Said Mr. Shellinger of the recent victories, ls West Valley for real? The answer was an emphatic Yes! and the fired-up Wolfpack proved it by routing both North Pole and Lathrop in its next two conference games. West Valley then absolutely devastated the Eielson Ravens 34-26 in what many people felt to be the Wolfpack's most brilliant and spectacular performance of the season. Coach Joe Caciari was very pleased with the season and had this to say of the team, They were a very spirited and together team. I was very impressed with their pride, determination and competitive spirit. Mr. Klepper was also very pleased with both the comparatively young team and season as a whole and had this to say, West Valley was a classic example of a talented, dedicated and well disciplined group of players and coaches who managed to prove most everyone wrong in terms of the final outcome. The outcome was that West Valley won five of six regular conference games in a season that none of us will soon forget. Capturing individual honors for West were Sophomores Dave Lambert and Mark Perry who were both named as athletes of the week by the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. ,- .g .s -... .ew : r 1- . tt .Ai With intrepid force, the omnipotent West defense crushes the Patriots. 3 -, .,.. L ,L A , . . W , V V ,vii ' ' , ., . - ---- - t... .f ,-wi rg, - ,i gg, -- ,. ' A-we--.ez-.3 A. .-fML.:w .,!w,-, -'.'f: rt - w D 'JY' As the sun sets, West darkens the hope of the Ravens. FOOTBALL W V H S Opponents Lathrop Eielson North Pole Eielson North Pole 1st Railbelt Conference CW 59 ll- 17 KT Ol 20 6 12 ' 6 8 6 20 Lathrop 0 34 ' 26 0 22 The explosive performance of the Wolfpack rouses the jubilant crowd. Awaiting their chance to take the field, the defense follows the action. FRONT ROW: Dave Lambert, Terry Nance, SECOND ROW: Mark Perry, Marty Rawlins, Van Flein, Andy Holman, Scott McCumby, Bill Paul Brown, .lack Dunshie, Tyrone Thomas, Shayne Holmberg, Kib Cannon, Jeff Cross, Holman, Steve Burbeck, Mike Burud. Ted Thomas, Russ Talvi, Dave Thurman, Gary Nance, Scott Winner, THIRD ROW: Pete FRONT ROW: Mike Caciari, Wade Huntsman, Brad Shira, Joe Lavery, John Dempsey, Justin Contrary to varsity football philosophy, the purpose behind JV football is to provide younger, less experienced players with valuable playing time to prepare them for the rigors of the varsity squad. At first glance, the JV record of Karrella, Steve Hallsten, Terry Underwood. SECOND ROW: Joe Sackinger, Darrel Case, JV coach Mr. Klepper had this to say: The JV football program is designed to build, win-loss records are not important. We try to play everyone, to develop their skills for varsity ball. l feel that we were very successful in that role. We had some Tyrone Thomas, Mike Flodin, Chris Croll, Ted Thomas, Mike Burud. ...ll three wins and three losses maynot seem overly impressive, but underneath the superficial, sometimes deceiving skin of win loss records, the JV'ers achieved their goal for the year. Kicking up a dust storm, the West JVer's battle it out with North Pole. good, young football players who will be an asset to the varsity team in the future. l'm glad that these guys are getting some recognition, because l really think they deserve a pat on the back. l ..,,..., JV FOOTBALL w.v.H.s. Opponents . y Lathrop J ' 0 C C 312 , t,J. 559595 i'.,. ' Q C5 CO. D 5 6, i olri geiegggsnsa ,,,ss slgb s rsgs 6 s Nonhfoeolei o ob R T qw-sw.-.ai rr-oy l C e3','g'3 1fA93 Q ' I , Gonzales walk the course. AT n V Warming up for a race, Inge Deehr and Callie Revealing in their faces the stress of the race, Coming down the first hill, Jim Jones leads Esther Lindemann and Dawn Borjesson press Mitch Loveless of Eielson and a long string of onward. West runners. ROUNDING OUT FALL ATHLETICS, JV FOOTBALL AND CROSS COUNTRY ALLOWED EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE A They re off and running with Mlcky Schruf and Shelby Hutton In the lead followed closely by Jessica Gavora and Helen Schruf as the Wolfpack stomps the Ravens Reflecting two sides of the battle determlned Inge Deehr strides for the fmlsh Jessica Dawn Borjesson Esther Lmdemann and Inge recuperate after the vlctory CROSS-COUNTRY Girls WVHS Opponents 20 23 25 Region Meet WV-20 State Meet Barrow 51 Region Meet WV 15 State Meet Lathrop-40 112 Lathrop-46 Eielson-32 32 Barrow-47, L-72, E-81 lst E-50 4th Boys E55 E56 E67 s E53 L-61 L64 L69 Enelson 45 Lathrop 50 L95 L68 The 1978 cross-country season proved to be a fruitful one for the Wolfpack harriers, who established themselves as the major power in Region VI. Both the boys and girls teams reigned undefeated through the regular season and emerged from the Regional meet as undisputed champions. Junior lan White was in the limelight for the boys as he breezed through the season winning every race he entered, culminated by a strong fourth place finish at State. Senior captain Micky Schruf paced the girls team through their unbroken string of victories, beating her Lathrop archrival Karen Cole in three of five meetings, including Regionals, and taking eleventh place at State. The boys team, with captain Miguel LaFleur at the helm, took their brilliant record into the Regional meet as the overwhelming favorites. And overwhelm they did, sweeping the top six places for the second straight year and earning the spot to represent Region Vl at the State Meet in Palmer. The girls fared much the same, unseating defending champs Lathrop for the Region title. West journeyed to Palmer bursting with confidence and came away with fourth place for both boys and girls. A few of the runners were disappointed with this showing, but Coach Sprague remained positive. He was satisfied with the entire 1978 season, as it was an improvement over the year before, especially for the girls. Says Sprague, lt was a good season, but not as good as next year when we win State! Strong minded freshman Brian Scarborough darts through the trees. , 'f S xi i5s'ff.es.t 3 1' swf 'ttf Ts . S f we-.. ' su fl, t'iE'3 .- ' N L' t Kgs. vs Q. gf ' fiffa x rf MQ if 4 I . - 6 . ' fit Iflitf f fY i5 1 t' - Q ie ziki 5, tg b. H .X S A wtf viii I XY 5'1- +2-I , Q3 fwsafi 'rs '5'r , gg A lv Sp wif -ax My 'B . A A .S 4' 1. it .fixwi ft 'U Y. 1 ' i 'Mi f 'Zi 1 f s . k .z s w . t - s ' 'f Q 5 , ':,. , K at i 9 .. Q A , i . 'bf . .. as . x V V+ tt v , , fi 4 E .N ' ,.t , -- M, p- 21 -. Q ' -' it N. , of .lf ii ,S 'Q It ' ' cs - .2 - .W . Q. at . Q fl ' , 5. X t' sf Q. ' -. Q, sq K 5, M J i .V ,, .. f. i bfi. s 5 , I - Q 1 A it .. . S ww S-fear 'f wi ' ' ,LN if .ziggy in .8 X K wgE.:4,:i1. ggi. llfff. it - ' ' ,X .sf ,, M-:'., - .. I . ' , .fix Lb .. N, gy r- Q . o . plggfj.. Q - . 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VV QR Q +9 w w A Qt A YOUNG AND FRESH JV AND VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAMS GRADUATED FROM THE SEASON MORE EXPERIENCED FOR THE COMING YEAR FRONT ROW: Stephanie Cash, Nora Norum, Pam Gleason, SECOND ROW: Mary Coach Matt Steffes, Manager Karen Sole, Donna Kious, BACK Row: Lori Lundberg, Jah Thompson, Leslie Quakenbush, Ruth Milan. ,..W..,., , 4 W... ........ ,,,,.,,,,, Mid-August signified the start of the 1978 girls volleyball season, a season that was to prove vastly different from the previous one. The team suffered the loss of six varsity team members as well as the individual loss of its Head Coach, Ruth Scanlan. The team had only five returning varsity players and many new members had to be recruited. Matt Steffes stepped up as Head Coach and used the skills he had acquired as Assistant Coach to develop the potential of the relatively young and inexperienced team. While West Valley's varsity team was comprised of younger players and was less experienced than others, the remaining teams in Region VI were older and typically more experienced, giving the West spikers fierce competition. West battled vigorously and managed to come away with three wins in the season. Due to the promotion of several top junior varsity players to the varsity team, the junior varsity was left slightly short handed. Although they were hurt by this loss, they still battled gallantly and attained three wins. The many returning players feel confident they will volley toward a better season next year. Special congratulations go to. sophomore, Lori Meier, who was selected from West to be a member of the.AIl-Region Team. LEAVING OPPONENTS IN THEIR WAKE WEST STROKED TO ANOTHER TOP SEASON Plunging into their second season of competition, the West Valley swimmers, coached by Judy Soolook, held high aspirations to continue their triumphant ways. Although it was her first experience as a coach, Soolook guided the team through a successful year. In late September, after more than a month of arduous work, competition began as the team journeyed to Valdez, where they left their adversaries dripping wet. This victory launched the Wolfpack into an unrivaled winning streak. West's aquamen were truly indefatequable, and the mermaids were seriously challenged only by arch-rival Lathrop. Moving into the Region meet, West carried along some mighty impressive records. After a fine performance, the Wolfpack boys captured the Region title, but the girls were touched out by Lathrop. The diving team also came through, taking top honors in the region and in the state. ln the State meet, competing against fifteen other teams, the boys swam to sixth place and the girls to ninth. This capped off another radiant season for the young West squad. A With only three seniors leaving, including captains Bill Roth and Jennifer Fate, the outlook for the third season is an excellent one! lsiaskw f s , W , ,, .,, .. IN N 1 1 I 3.435- Fi i ' li' 5 4 4 rw' Commencing the 200 Yard I.M., Jennifer Fate acquires an early lead. ,F N , , ., 5: is 'V s After a triumphant day at the swim meet, the West Valley aquajocks and Coach Judy Soolook revel in glory. After diving for only three weeks, John Pennebaker easily captures the Regional diving title and proceeds to take second place SWIMMING W.V.H.S. Opponents 161 168 152 152 156 128 141 151 127 B-1st B-6th 61 58 78 50 77 78 141 Valdez Cordova Valdyz Cordova North Pole Eielson Lathrop Eielson Lathrop Regionals State 79 156 G-2nd G-9th it 1 Breaking the smooth water with puissant force, Tom Van Flein surpasses his adversary in the 100 Yard Breaststroke event. at State. WQLFPACK GYMNASTS TUMBLED THEIR WAY T0 A SUCCESSFUL SEASON With intricate balance, Leanne Olmstead am-5 t h t I Members of the team are: Mimi Lee, Kathy I 'pa es er nex move Platz, Tammy Matthews, Paige Wallace, Dana ' Button. Q. iw - as Q 5 .Q..R,.,...........-...Y Deep in concentration, Paige Wallace executes a perfect handstand. Coach Diadre House, Ruby Cogan, Susan Aasland, Kim 0'Brien, Leanne Olmstead, Sharman Murphree Giving a confident smile, Coach House prepares to watch the team perform. Unconcerned Kathy Platz relaxes while Coach House gives her a little support. Compteing in State, Regional and local meets West's gymnastic team experienced an extremely profitable season. According to Coach Ms. House, the team did outstandingly well. The entire team competed at the beginning level and managed to place exceptionally high even against arch- rival Lathrop. The first half of the season consisted of compulsories or standardized routines they themselves had composed following certain guidlines. The four main events in which the team competed were floor exercise, balance beam, uneven parallel bars and vaulting horse. Starting a new tradition the team carried flowers in a procession led at each meet by Ms. House. Ms. House stated that a great deal of interest was created this year by the cartwheel-a-thon. The team used this event to raise money to purchase some desperately needed equipment. Mimi Lee did a heartbreaking 1147 consecutive cartwheels. Due to interest shown during the cartwheel-a-thon, Ms. House expects a larger team next year. ln closing, Ms. House said, lt was a pleasure working with these girls because they always had a positive attitude and worked very well together. The team received an exceptional amount of support from the girls' families. There was a very special atmosphere and although workouts were difficult, it was still fun. I love it! SFPHRHT doughnuts, worked at the KFRB booth during the fair, and baked spirit cakes? The answer is the West Valley cheerleaders of 1978-79. With the creation of a new cheerleading squad, the Junior Junior Varsity, the Junior Varsity and Varsity cheerleaders received assistance with instilling pride and school spirit in West students. The talented and gymnastics- minded Varsity squad, captained by Randi Freeman and advised by Marcia Snyder, had a great many duties to attend to. Most importantly, the girls raised the spirits of West's general student body, particularly those who were involved in athletics during school. They also raised spirit during pep rallies and Varsity sports events. The cheerleaders routinely put up posters and locker decorations which induced greater student involvement in athletics and spurred West's athletes on to victory. Varsity cheerleaders conducted the sales of spirit buttons, wolf pins and doughnuts. The girls also raised money by selling concessions out of the Keyhole during home basketball games. At the conclusion of the sports season a special honor was bestowed to Varsity Cheerleading captain Randi Freeman: she was chosen to the All- Region Cheerleading Squad. Her qualifications were outstanding spirit and enthusiasm, and her overall cheerleading abilities. Congratulations Randi! Who cheered at West's athletic events and pep rallies, sold THE ENTIRE SCHOOL POPULOUS West's rabblerousers were: FRONT ROW: Heidi THIRD ROW: Sue Cole, Donna Neidhold, and Koerfer: SECOND ROW: Shelly Randi Freeman. Cheerleaders Heidi Koerfer, Randi Freeman, Donna Neidhold and Shelly Brunaugh urge the Wolfpack on with their words of inspiration. qv -aff' Students watch as cheerleaders Sue Cole, Donna Neidhold, and Shelly Brunaugh use the Wolfpack beat as a good luck charm. . 2 ..................,..,, 1: :S : ' Rs. . ' ' ' ,gs L..5:g4i:s3:gL- 1 Q xg ii t ,., . , B 'IF 4 X West's JV pep boosters includes: FRONT ROW: Natalia Naske, Cathy Miles, Kristen Kohler: BACK ROW: Wendy Conn, Lori Baughman, and Kathy Kohler. , Y' . , I K A . f , ' -'emi ,i,,:,s,.,,,,s i, ,Z fu., 1 . ' 4- V ,,-,gfzgilf 5' ,I siifzvfff.'-,agefeffze A . s 'wfvi cuz- 1 Rfk? '-ua:..2'v'alE:wh tt' l The JJV cheering squad includes: TOP to BOTTOM: Peggy Rose, Laurie Klepper, Debbie Reynolds, and Stacey Hutton. Q With a kick to prove West's high spirit, Kris Kohler shows that the spirit level is at its height. Cheerleader Aurora Robinson is all wound up and ready to reel off one of West's exceptional cheers. To raise the spirits of West students for the Region VI Basketball Tournament the cheerleaders sponsored the spirit cake included oil, eggs, syrup, sugar, peanut butter, and flour. These ingredients were mixed with the most essential ingredient, West's athletic coaches Cand in some cases an unfortunate cheerleaderl. All of these ingredients were blended thoroughly into the hair of the victim to produce a deliciously unconsumable delicacy. Supplementing the Varsity squad were the JV cheerleaders. The JV's cheered at Junior Varsity sporting events, participated in pep rallies and the spirit cake bake, and hosted a pizza feed at the Blue Marlin for the JV basketball team. The JV cheerleaders boosted student morale both in school and at games with their energy, vivacity and infinite school pride. A first for West Valley was the creation of the Junior Junior Varsity Cheerleading squad. The JJV's cheered at Freshman basketball games, adding to the many enthusiastic voices that rooted for the up-and-coming basketball stars. Taking into account the spirit shown by our cheerleaders at all three levels, the outlook for future squads looks very promising. I DISPLAYING THE ABILITY TO KEEP THE SCHOOL ACTIVE AND WELL INFORMED, WEST STUDENT GOVERNMENT RESPONDED TO THE NEEDS OF THE STUDENT BODY The spring of 1978 marked the birth of a brand new student council, the student council that was to serve the student body of West Valley for the 1978-79 school year. These newly elected student body and class officers, under the leadership of President Shane Holmberg and Adviser Edie Green, met over the summer to plan for the forthcoming year. Soon after school began in September and Homecoming was a thing of the past, the student body and class officers conducted the election for class representatives and followed this up with a special Fall Leadership Workshop. The workshop was designed to educate council members and other West students, about the intricate machineries of student government. The workshop also united student council members to fulfill some important goals. Their primary goals this year were, to bring about greater student involvement in activities sponsored by student council and to bridge the communication gap between the student body and the council. In keeping with its goals and Mrs. Green's philosophy that student council should be action oriented, this student council was very busy sponsoring such activities as Homecoming, the Fal Leadership Workshop, dress-up days, decorating days, Canned Food Drive, in-school dances assemblies and Christmas activities. Student Body President Shane Holmberg was fairly satisfied with how the student council met its objectives, especially in regard to the problem of communication. He aslo felt that the students were fairly involved, but said there can never be too much student involvement in school activities, especially at West Valley. Leading the way with four years experience are, CLOCKWISE: Renee Dykema, President, Charlie Koo, Treasurer, Representatives, Joni Papp, Sally Aasland, Jennifer Fate, Lory Barsdate, Toby Green, Leslie Monroe, Secretary, and Julie Burud, Vice President. Not pictured is Representative Cheryl Wilhelm. Stepping up to the rigors of student government are Super Sophomores, LOWER LEFT, Representatives, Karen Sole, Abbie Johnson, Kelly Wien, Diana Devargas, Helen Schruf, Treasurer: Paige Wallace, Secretary: Cindy Hoppner, Vice President: and Bob Burcell, President. Representatives not pictured are Chris Wilhelm and Gillian King. Displaying their own special group, the Junior Class lends vitality to West's Student Council. Representatives, Laura Winford, Jan Thompsong Ken Elbert, Vice President, Jim Klaich, Representative, Marcie Hassebroek, President, Representatives, Randi Freeman and Kim Barnard. Not pictured are Brenda Thompson, Secretary, Linda Winters, Treasurer: and Representative Peggy Williams. Exhibiting a fresh start and an optimistic FRONT ROW: Representatives, Cathy Miles, outlook are the fantastic Freshmen. BACK Terri Jackovich, Cath!! Lambefi. Randi Sole. ROW: Christelle Ansart, Treasurer, Wendy Dana Wells, and Kristen Kohler. Not pictured Conn, Secretary, Joann Sims, Vice President. is Shirley Hunter, President. Keeping in line with the objectives of Student Council are Student Body officers, Shane Holmberg, President, Mike Cooney, Corresponding Secretary, Richard Hicks, Recording Secretary, Kathy Franz, Treasurer, and Katie Neidhold, Vice President. Ds s ' . .1 f i W 'f x lin-an Student Council Adviser Edie Green and son Jonathon donate their time to Homecoming decoration. Believe it or not l care , is not only the motto, but is also the name of West Valley's newest spirit oriented club. The brain child of Richard Hicks and Scott Stamps, this ambitious team of apathy fighters met West's needs head on and managed to come out on top. The idea to establish Bionic came to Hicks and Stamps during an annual Key Club International Convention. They both felt that there had been a sharp decrease in the amount of school spirit exhibited by West students and that perhaps something could be done to change West's lack of awareness and apathy. Elaborated Hicks, .. the Freshmen seemed to be more involved than usual this year. We think that maybe we had something to do with it, getting them involved before they lost interest. Bionic's most notable accomplishments included the publication of the West Valley Peoples Anthology, the Big W light show during half-time of the Homecoming football game and the promotion of several West dances. H' tt f ffl It f 5 V is-F s- x W. N 4 '49 .- Believe it or not they care. The members of Bionic are: Scott Stamps, Darell Pritchard, Sally Aasland, Shirley Hunter, Charlie Koo, David Wheeler, Richard Hicks, Joni Papp, Sharman Murphree, Julie Howard, Brandy Kent, Ted Stamps, and Eric Rhude. K ,Nad A Student involvement and spirit has y been on the increase recently, and s yy as long as West Valley has T r ,,,,,.,,.,,g,,,,,,,.,,, T conscientious people like the I f T t'li il if SWA N members of Bionic around it should T 1 continue to climb. Bionic's pet project, the PeoQle's Anthology, is available for students in the counseling office. INVOLVEMENT, BIONIC PROMOTED SCHOOL SPIRIT WHILE STUDENT COUNCIL PLANNED ACTIVITIES S il ff- . . ..., , - gg Adviser Mrs. Green supervises student body is officers Katie Neidhold, Mike Cooney, and Shane Holmberg as they write up the homeroom reports. stem. we 1 W: Q, Contributing their abilities to student council are newly elected members Delisa Devargas and Tammy Barnett, Freshmen Reps., and Russ Talvi, Senior Rep. Q tit? . .....1.,, 5 -f'-sly: J tl gfrriekl Keeping student council in touch with the students, Senior Rep. Lory Barsdate informs a class about upcoming events and activities. L- i fi .. T 1 Rfb E26 We Articulating recent school happenings, Cathy Miles and Randi Freeman deliver their homeroom report. Vallis Occidens Discipulus Consilium is the scientific name for a unique and active animal, well known for its qualities of leadership and its affinity for encouraging student involvement. During its sixth year this animal, the West Valley Student Council, had demonstrated its ability to organize itself effectively and to sponsor school activities vital to the promotion of student involvement and to the preservation of school pride and spirit. Effective organization is an important aspect of any large body and the student council organized itself in a number of ways. The council was split up into classes as well as into four separate committees, CA, B, C and DJ. Throughout the year, individual activities were delegated to each of the committees in the form of committee assignments. Weekly committee meetings were held and activities were planned and carried out. ln addition to committee meetings, class meetings were conducted on a weekly basis, usually on Thursdays. The meetings allowed the classes to organize class activities and to plan their strategies for the various class competitions. As the first semester neared its end, it became apparent that certain council positions would need to be filled. Accordingly, a special mid-term election was conducted. Joining the student council at mid-term were Russ Talvi, Senior Rep, Linda Winters, Junior Class Treasurer, Kim Barnard, Junior Rep, Delisa DeVargas, Freshman Rep., and Tammy Barnett, Freshman Rep. To bring about greater student participation, the council planned various activities in which the classes competed for the Spirit Cup. Spirit Cup competitions included hall decorating for Halloween and Christmas, spirit yells, the canned food drive and the fifties day costume contest. Throughout the competition, the four classes battled it out and the Seniors ran neck and neck with the Freshmen, while the Sophomores vied for the top. By early March, the Freshmen led the Seniors by two points, with a score of 34-32 and the Juniors were tied with the Sophomores 28-28. Class, committee, general and executive board meetings kept the council busy planning activities which in turn kept the student body busy and involved as they showed their school spirit by their participation in such activities. Opening the meeting with a dedication to their country, student council members pledge allegiance to the flag. .j. 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QS? , R Q 1 XWMZQY' S Xa is . 4 W... .5 L s R M 4 Hx. , I .Q 5 ZEALOUS FROSH PLY EAGERLY Dale Chapple Robert Chrlstensen Charles Cole Bob Coleman Gregory Colonell Wendy Conn Heidi Cook Tyler Cook Walter Cook Kurtis Cooney Clay Copsey Kelly Corrigan Allan Coty Joseph Cowell Steve Craft Clancy Crawford Brian Cross Tracy Dahl Wayne Decker Sheila Delong Lysbeth Dempsey Dellsa Devargas Stephanie Dial BIII Dodds ' Erlc Duke Greg Duke Douglas Ebenal Bonnle Eckert Karl Elbert .Ierry Evans Katie Fellows Joseph Flnchen Matt Fltzgerald Frank Fleagle Adam Foltz Kurt Fowler Brlan Fox Parker Frank Monica Freeman Randy Froese Doug Gannon Canance Garrls Mark Garwood Doug Gedney Deldre Gelst Klm Gibson FRESHMEN WERE INTRODUCED T0 VALUABLE SKILLS Davld Gonzales Gall Grlffin J Geoffrey Grlllt Todd Gunter Wade Gurtler Erlc Gutgeselly Grace Hafelo y Stephan Hallsten Bella Hamilton Janet Hand Kelth Harbo Mark Hassehroek Laura Herron Henry Howard, June Howard J Julle Hudson J Thomas Huntg Shlrley Hunter James Husek y Stacey Hutton Terri Jackovtch Carol Jaschekf Danlel Johnson Laura Johnson Robert Johnson Edward Jonas Sherry Kalllng Kevln Kaltonbach Kevln Karella Alisa Katal Carl Kegley Erlc Kelth Edward Kellerman Patrlck Kennebec Brandy Kent Sharon Klernan Brad Klng Rufus King Marlyn Klrkvold Charl Kllck Kristen Kohler Jerrle Kuhn Deno Lagray Llsa LaJlness n 47 HARD WORK BLENDED WITH RELAXATICN Cathy Lambert Steven Larson Vlctor Lemay James Lester Theresa Lewls Paul Llllle Ricky Llzotte Cheryl Looney Bob Lowe Lori Lundgren Michael Lyman Camerln Macarthur Tawnla Manning Darla Marlow William Martz Athletic Freshman Lori Nordgulen strides out i durlng a fall Cross Country meet at Eielson. M Jennifer Maschner Diane Matheny Eric Mayo Michael McCarthy Sheila McCumby Daniel McGill LIFE EXCITING Daniel McGill Charles McMiIllan Charles McPherson William Merritt Robert Mlkalsen Ruth Mllan Aurora staffer Karl Allen pauses to ponder during a rare moment of relaxation ln Catherine Mlles Tracy Mlller Wesley Mllls .left Moehlln Michael Moore Blane Muhlethaler Sharman Murphree Tara Murphy Wllllam Nance Natalia Naske Robert Nlce Kent Noble Lorl Nordgulen Nora Norum Shawn 0'Rear FROSH PARTICIPATED IN ACTIVITIES George Pursey Leslie Quakenbush Chrls Rawlins Scott Reeburgh Klm Reed Q Krlstln Relsland Claudla Ocampos Debble 0'DeII Robert Olsen Amy Owen. Laureen Palembas Colleen Palmer Wllliam Papp Thomas Parker Jesse Perkins Carol Perkoviskl o Robert Platz Chris Polandl Kevln Pollock Patricia Prentiss Darrell Pritchard Demonstrating splrlt, Involvement, and dedlcatlon so Important to West's youngest class, freshman Brlan Scarbourgh sells 0 candled apples for the rlfle team. vx K N . w Y ee X , .. T X X 5 ,N We 394 2 ai? A X x W' ,Sf-Af! x x 'Q Ok X w n. 1 L ,2 W 4 Q what x Q sv- . K Q .4 ar- Q f . . v x .B K X x M- 5 N' Q V .is I Q 5 Wa. K -,-N ' M -F Q , I : , .K .3Q,Q.i x3,g- ,Q Q 'Q ' NRA? z , ' if 5- -Q:-x ,- s. W . sf 'wr S. X ' .2 ' gifs W T-its 'm-. sf F gs on se . is E ' , 'P . QRS? A . ,LX Q. , Ly fs? T I Fi N L. x Q -QS N T ,B v E- X . .wi .. Q- ...ixggfggy Sw w 5 is z .1 F Y: -1 Q ff ' . Qifwfx - 2 .Q .,,.,.gA W qs Z Ni 5 W S f EFI, fi i j m q if 4- A. XiNQg5Ef'ZwX ,X Qggwl K S ' m ' S f? Q . 'D x I in ,A ., .fl Shelli Springer Christine Staley Freshman Shawn Slaughter watches intently as Ruby Cogan rolls for her next move In French Monopoly under the watchful eye of Kathy Stone Tamsln Stone Misty Sundgren Marie Thomas .lulle Thompson Randy Thompson Patrlck Tllton Dan Tlsdale Sean Tonklns Holly Tufford Amro Elshamma. Gregory Tuminella Jlll Turner Lance Valentine Helen Vanalrsdale 52 1 FUN IS P UF THE FRUSH GAME Krlstln VanCleve Kathy Vanderpool Karen VanHatten Jlm Vanl-lcomlssen Blll Wlnterer April Young Stephanle Zeltler Lea Zunker Ken Vehmeler Tlna Walker Coke Wallace Darrell Wamhott Davld Wareham Patrick Webb Krlstle Weber Jlm Wedemeyer Brlstol Weeden Dana Walla Karl Wennen Andrew Whlte Mlke Wlen Michael Wllllams Robert Wllllama IUPZMWD GCDKEHEUCG LARGE IN NUMBER AND SATURATED IN SPIRIT, THE SOPHOMORE CLASS RANKED HIGH IN PARTICIPATION Three hundred and thirteen students strong, West's Sophomore class was both large and involved. The Sophomores sponsored a dance, sold mums and participated in all of the pep rallies and individual competitions for the Spirit Cup. The Sophomores hosted the second annual Sadie Hawkins Dance and expected a large turnout of students clad in overalls and straw hats. By crowning Dave Lambert and Heidi Koerfer Sophomore Prince and Princess respectively and by selling mums, the Sophomore class involved itself with West's Homecoming Dance. With the possible exception of the Sadie Hawkins Dance, the Sophomores' biggest fund-raiser Copious in number and filled with spirit, the Sophomore class is always a stiff competitor involved the sale of candy canes during school prior to Christmas vacation. In addition to taking part in all of West's pep rallies, the Sophomore class was very much involved with the Spirit Cup competition. The competition for the Spirit Cup, including the Fifties Day costume contest which the Sophomores won, consistently promoted stiff competition between the Sophomore class and the Junior class. Class Adviser Marvilla Davis working closely with Bob Burcell, President as well as with other Sophomore class officers and representatives, led the Sophomores through a year characterized by activity and student involvement. at pep rallies and during spirit yell contests. Halloween costume contestant Sonja Rosenberg proves which is witch. Studious Sophomore Helen Schruf gets a surprise from yearbook photographer Dawn Borjesson. 'Y 4, I Devoted Sophomore representative Diana DeVargas works diligently to make decorations for the Sophomore hall during Halloween hall decorating. Taking time out from school work, Cathy Keyes gives a grin during study time in the library. I Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho! enthusiastic Sophomores Laurie Klepper, Lori Baughman, Chris Wilhelm, Kelly Wien, Jann Laiti, Debbie Reynolds and Kathy Kohler exemplify their class spirit as they wait to be judged at the Halloween costume contest. The Sophomores' class float embodied the Homecoming theme thoroughly as shown here in the Homecoming halftime parade. 5 .. 415' mv an mat! H101 in-lf' X f crowd during an in-school assembly. ,' i Pl i 5 ff V R 4 4, X mf 'fl x 1 ., N . , Brent Blrklld Ken Blair h 1 Kurt Blair Jeff Bleeker Jeff Bleekor Bob Bodewlg Bllly Boelens Greg Bovae Dawnlliratten - Jennifer Brice X. KIm Brownl r f Deane Buchanan. Bob Burcell llndrek Burggraf Jodi Busheyl Dana Button Amy-Cameron Crysthl Campbell Jana Cannon Stephen Carboy 72, ....QZ-mms Ddgen mms amid - ...S T .aa 'nd' 'rv-yf' an an M.. , .P+ rd Y wt. 4751, 4-J Debbie La Pore Nara Laurldson Joseph Lavery Mlmi Lee ' X' Jon Leonard Q in 4, .V N.N. ..M,M.i..,g, I 1 ' A 1 1 4 5 2 x E X Jennie Mclean Michelle Mcwhlrter Keith Moaklns Lori Melors Amber Mills Robert Mlnoque John Monroe Robin Montgomery Scott Morgan X Natalie Muhlthaler .larry Mustard Kara Nance In Pomeroy an Posthumus nls Price Reed ra Reynolds leen Rhines e Rice ra Robinson -orah Rohloff dy Reynolds h 4 o ia Rosenberg Roth ny Rowe Rowlnski :gy Ross I I A A x D 'I Sacklnger wayne Sanderson ugh lor il' Tammy Spencer Alan Staples John Stinson Susan Stone Jan Stratsma Mahla Strohmaier Adam Sundgren Dennis Swarthout David Swartz Randy Talvl Sandra Taylor Kris Teal Tyrone Thomas Leif Thompson Rick Thompson Tana Thorson Gerolllne Titus Jennifer Tomany Brandon Tomlinson Eva Tonkins Clay Trlplehorn 5 2 F ,Q MN ...si QW xjf-N Tphresm at C y irst vehue Fbks., 9 travel s Testin m wings, I'm free to 1, --f- i . -.eg e , RIN, 5 gf l.Ass if , it 3 if Eik J , 5 g y elle k -M H Dm be sad. please dom l Q This is the day I've waited for, Now it is my turn to open the door. Soon l'lI decide which way to go, To learn the things I've learned to know, But still I know and am aware, That many people have knowledge to share. g Y YI U C 2. 5 5' O 3 0 O O 3. S -9. CD Ill 2. 5. 2. Q Y' C- 0 -0. -0- O '1 O UI 1 W B' N 5 0 I 2 U' Q , 1 gm , N S D. 3 N 1 n W4 Z U 5 5' UI ro 1 '4 n 5' 2. -1 5' il 3 Q. ll no l 4.1 8 8 cheerleading. GOLDPANNER SERVICE VIWZ ' M AL ' ..,. f ,,VV, I JgA ' A H A . Azitzhhg . zgg V - , L. my - I- f..f , K ,:.'- AAVV ,,,, 1 i I A , .1 ,,. . l g vglv K if K W Ai all 3 3 M 'L WV,Ax . ., ,L 41? fl ws 2 MGM ,lk ' N it as Y f E 1 r rf n vm ,V Wm mascot Laura Winford and driver Chicken 'X higher splrlt. 'K I X? q it-QP fm' , .1 Q .Sw X1 ,r N wp 9 xi Mg ' ,s I ,Q iv, X THE G37 Q1 1-...af fitfflp-pgfp i in Be Quiet! The Scarlet Letter F It got better Great Kaopectatlons Beobung Oedipus Retch Bip! Thane of Avedon 9 cn eTv Q T 5 in uf? I 1 4 .. - ,Q T, The Rice Krispies Day Speech Dearest Chuck How Byronic Shutup Flo Hardy-har-har Scurry Quit tussing Bianca blast English nothing It was the best of books The Mayer of Castor Oll From Here to There iand hacky I left them at the lake, . , M is nik 25, 1 Y af 2-Q55-i ':f5S5Fi15s,f,, 1? ar . . V3 eg 1 .i 1 ox A The monotony of a 3 ex Liga-wP wg ,Qfff ' ' wall! ,5.,, take Ld. gdifrf Q 'SIN NJ,wK slain-4 X , 1, Q, s its toll as Mi Schruf reveals her boredom through her The Blue Marlin Restaurant also has the best sandwiches in town 3412 College 2101 Arctic 552 Second l l l ltl Studying studiously, Ellen Bell prepares for a feSf. Co- op Drug Congratulations BERNICE AND CUST STOCK CAR RA MOTOCROSS DOUG 81 MELO bottom inste d of the top f K zrgexxz LV-rf,-,K gi kgs fa 5 Q1 2-Xu: + l l . e l x Dressmg up for'50's day Paul Brown whlle Paige Wallace ls hls dream girl. .le, l T' - am' X Y W YNY? L-L ,. 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As the sun reached the point farthest from the equator, West people persevered and enjoyed. sink. , i A spontaneous hallway jam session entertains an attentive audience. gs 'E' I .g .W .':'i., , V gf slr ' 'x 4 raw rv f- H tw Z.. K iw -F 5 ' ' L - R Christmas lights on the Tesoro station near West pierce the ice fog. A Popular Novels filmstrip simultaneously enlightens and illuminates. This page sponsored by Ann's Dutch Bob Beauty Salon. I . iiia' -A 155.2 Adrolt Gar Haskins dis la s ex ertise in ' ffiw' 'is form 1 J '45, l ii 244513 'f2524?'i . f ? Q 5, ,Q fm rs ax, G if 2,33 4 :L .V Q 'Sf' 3, f - t ' N ., Y ., 1 ' f nik if .v fl v 4 A-I i-is tgp 3 W as f w 'fi.+ef i'l'+Jf-. eg ' v. f AA :ai X :Inf 1' :1if:1'l'efxl 2T.:lt f he ' f .,-t1,,i V Q -' ' ws .ff -5' a ffl W - q ,V A - Y Q in e . . -N l N , 1 its l A till? r s K .hx 1 f '- 3, f I Q ' Q 2 +A.. ., -V Jas: mv, ' .D .1 rf 1 ,K .,1 -n -1 Exhaust hovers above the lot in the stillness and cold. I ,, Wi ,fu . 1: mf' Mrs. CIark's Christmas door exposes the eifin S. ,X K inclination of many West Valley faces. Pale sky and veiled Tanana Valley my exhibit a wintry blue spectrum. S-CDWLQUDCDUICEJ S C D293 503 E53 fwl Qi WILL THE FROST The Fairbanks winter presented a challenge to every student. Except for lucky souls who tripped off to Hawaii, West Valley sourdoughs braved seven unrelieved months of cold and Northern darkness. Commuting to school in the cruel weather was an art. Bus-stop vigils were less than toasty warm. Those who attempted to maintain a functioing auto could be seen dashing out to the parking lot between classes and returning with frozen noses and digits. A flat tire or dead battery resulted in a miserably cold , ordeal. Managing to stuff a down parka into a narrow locker was a wondrous deed. Rather than further crowd the lockers, many stomped about in moon boots. The infamous heating system simultaneously created ' tropical science classrooms and icy windows. Nonetheless, activities and I academics went on through snow, ice fog, and fifty-below. was 4 fs ,Qt ti Mr Rodey s photography students shutter in the cold as they troop down the hill after an off campus photo session :---- 1 s I Parkaed and ski-jacketed forms line the locker halls as students doff heavy outdoor gear. Rather than brave the cold outdoors, Mark Clanton sprawls in the hall atop a parka cushion. is rumom A BANK? 4471-LL. 'ie'-' F The thermometer at the University Avenue College Road mtersectaon near West Indicates January s barely tolerable temperatures before the mercury plummeted In February A break from classroom routlne IS enjoyed by WX Paula Barclay Penny lrby Inge Espe and w Katie Van Cleve N j X, ,,.,...s-- X 'X fx xmmm F...---V .-J jv- If QQTS, ljbls f' Wx.- UZ - AJ Students leave the always full student parking lot and head for the warm sanctuary of the school bulldmg Cindy Hoppner romps In the whlte fluffles as she retrieves a paper from a snow bank A backgammon game provldes dlverslon for Kelly Paschall Dwayne Hosklns and Scott Bowell Succumblng to her hubernatmg unstmcts, Dawn Borjesson settles down for a long wlnter's nap beneath a table lf' Q -I Sh! J -'M l - f00DE D Pl 0 SATURDAY NIGHT CABIN FEVER ,gi f 5 , Seventy-niners Toby Green, LorI sdate, Julie1Burud, Leslie Monroe, Renee Dykema, Sally Aasland, and Joni Pepp kick up their heels in'the decorated senior hall. fi ,rV I it 1 5 .Eg , 5 .'- i I i 12 l ' ' N I I . ,S 7. 5 'sir ggi! I -Q t,,,11 I' ' 'ef get ... ing 31 MMIII dl of 4 all I 5 1 A I .. A . I -5 S ,a Q 7. f I' np' .i ' ,4 li lbw Im in 1 I M, :gi I if Y E 1 Y' l ' .4 l 1 lt ll l If l Dancers Ted Stamps and Richard Hicks demonstrate the fine points of disco. 'iii 'PW n FA lk . in -8 has 55 Q Z ,535 A I!! 8b This page sponsored by the National Bank of Alaska. Prospective customers examine the winter Mind's Eye at the encouragement of salesman Tom Clark and companion Steve McCarthy. Boys' Varsity hot-shot Tyrone Thomas shoots for two over Faculty contender Mr. Scott. s N Wolfpack girls congregate for a breather and pep talk. Bows in hand, orchestra members take a measured pause before filling the Little Theater with euphony. Silky shirts were especially popular through the holidays, and lustrous outfits in vivid colors emblazoned the disco scene. . I ft: lt s 1 i 3 f x gi:- This page sponsored by .lackovitch Tractor. St liool mvolvomcul provt-cl to two .in X ollcctlvo provoutivo ol tlio tlnxitl thitmi lvvvi W Bull games. c1.1nt'vs4 tozwvrts, .mtl otlwi .ncitlvltlos qtluykonocl pulses .mtl kvpt 1 lompomttlros luggll llivouglt tlw told NQHIHUII. Sports .ivtlvusts unloyotl tho In-slr .in ol ski .mtl liocikoy tompctition Whom tlw wtxitlivv .xttontlecl often by spnitvtl tvovvtls, .mtl tlit- gurls had .nt Qliiillllllf soasort Itxutllligi to .1 roggrozml trtlo Culture was not l.1c kitty tluvmgi llw wuitm Carol. tl1cyu.1r's tnsl Mlmts lyv Iltt-mtv llltlgtllllllj was putnllslwotl, .mtl thou, lmml, .im orulicstrqi lmimcmllotl lov liolltlny tonvmls Dlsc'or1i.ml.iswopt Wosl Vnllcv this wmtt-i. cl.mt'es were CiOlltlllt'IVC to styluzotl stops Pulsntmg lights plnyncl on flashy clothes. .mtl cilworeogmplwocl moves frossorl the Ll.lllt'O floor Sucslw :activities .md gonvrgil sotimtmulity W YW- ' pulled most tlwrouglw the three clog uuglits, .XXV ' Jw . X' ' X , - f L W lzgh ,f 1. at - . gf' Y , 1 if 'Cx H I 5 as L. . if YA f M -' i, 2 5 . , A Q I Mi , ' m -lj ' .:t. .' 3if, 3x 3 I l ' ' , 7' ' I' If ' '-' Q X K Al l 1 Wing 3,15 p 44 - fgosl T , V ,lj -f tif -4 FT 4 . ' : , , ' , ' - - il ' ' . f ,. f ml ' ,A mf I.. V T , , tiff - Rf: 1 2-ff 1 2 ' ' sf 1 4 , ' U f I i . . . 'A . ' 5' ' jf ' 2 fy a - - . , , 4 ..... 1 . T 'f , J' -' T ' ' is T .Q A L ! ., WH s ,v - A ..5x,:.:,. 1, ,. A ' ' V I iw? Q .N tt Holiday gaiety is displayed during the wait for the curtain to rise on A Christmas Carol, prow prolulullvvly lmrsll. .ic tion tioultl tw lotnll on indoor lnnskotlmll courts Boys gpllltvs wt-it montlts. Tliospmiis ttnmtl up tot A tllnlstrims :ind rltythmlct sounds .ut evening .mtl Ill school Wi? FEMDLW THE ACTIVITIES BEAT WENT CN THROUGH WINTER, LIVENING THE 0LD YEAR AND KINDLING THE NEW Despite harsh weather making transportation difficult, a selection of winter functions attracted students, and numerous in-school activities compensated for impractical evening events. The holiday season was spiked with a plethora of goings-on. Kicking off the festivities was the junior class dance, Here Comes Santa Claus in a Winter Wonderland' Held on December 8, the dance featured sounds by B 8. S Disco and a jolly Snta CLeonard Dykesj lending an ear to Christmas wishes. The National Honor Society Faculty Tea on December 19 gave teachers a v serene lunch hour break with soothing orchestral entertainment. The week before Christmas caught all in a flurry of school activities. Candy canes, bows, and cards were sold and delivered. On the last school day before vacation the afternoon was scheduled full with the Faculty vs. Boys' Varsity basketball game fifth hour and a disco dance in the gym or the Thespian Club production of Dickens' A Christmas Carol sixth hour. These happenings gave students a jovial start to their week of vacation. Steppin' to the beat of the Christmas dance are Joe Miller and Carmel Minoque. lnventive shooting techniques were attempted by those lined up for a half-court try at a free case of pop. 2 i S . S . Homeroom door decorations add to a festive school On Thursday, January 25, the fire alarm rudely interrupted fifth hour classes. Anticipating a mere drill, students were disconcerted by thick smoke cloudlng the upstairs hallways. The minor fire of presumed electrical origin damaged only custodial equipment in a closet by an upstairs lavatory. Fire fighters ascertained that no flame persisted, and students were permitted to desert the chilly parking lots for Stage Band entertainment in the gym. Classes resumed late in sixth hour, and, while fumes did remain, the ordeal had been but a flash in thecan. . WN Nil ' fm' G, JE. ' I cheer their favorite sock-hoppers during the Fifties Day dance contest. .ai 'Chef Chris Wallace afilassistant Heidi Koerfer knead up a yummy recipe on Mr. Shellinger's head during a spirit assembly. The fifties costume contest winners Shane Holmberg and Lynda Foster portray a typical coupleg the athlete and his girl. , Boogey woogeylng to the beat, West students The bubbly gang from MitA'l'S 'H invaded West's halls on 50's Day with medics Bill Hidden, Glenda Kroshus, Carla Warren Earl Barringer, Keith Hanneman, Chris Sims Mark KIinger Mc Whirter, Lory Barsdate Bob Weeden, and Deirdre Helfferich Qt Slave-driver of WINTER-FIGHTING STUDENTS FLASHED BACK TO YCUNGER DAYS, BUT THE PRESENT OC- CUPIED MUCH OF THEIR TIME receives his l Ll VaIentine's Day brought elaborately decorated NHS cookies for those with more than just a sweet tooth. Key Clubber Richard Tremarello springs to action beating Jessica Gavora, of the girls basketball team, to the jump ball, putting Helen Schruff on defense, and leaving Ted Stamps, Eric Rhude, and Mike Flodin with the upper hand. In the midst of a benumbing Fairbanks area cold snap that established several new weather records and super-cooled even the hardiest of sourdoughs, West Valley refushed to succumb to cabin fever and the prevailing cold weather. West students escaped the icy clutches of Old Man Winter with the help of a benefit basketball game, Fifties Day and Valentine's Day festivities. The March of Dimes benefit basketball game, played between the Key Club and the Girls Varsity basketball team, may have been a joke at the expense of the Key Club, xwg .,,t,i W Nwm Not wishing to be forgotten, Katie Neidhold adopts an original method of advertising her wish on Valentine's Day. ' xxx TQ f C .gli if X . X i K. . A but while the Key Club was Stomped into the hardwood by West's Champion Girls, they id manage to net 55380.00 for the March of Dimes. Fifties Day, sponsored by student council, brought about a sense of nostalgia concerning the bygone days of the 55 Chevy and the ducktail. On perhaps the most spirited Fifties Day West has ever experienced, students and teachers alike reveled in modeling their suddenly highly fashionable Fifties attire. This wide spread participation, supplemented by the in-school dance and the dance and costume contests, proved T grease to be the word of the day. Among the memorable moments from that romantic holiday of Valentine's was second hour, when the Choir members travelling in small groups, serenaded select students with songs like Hello My Baby in a room-to-room campaign. Winter activities at West made this winter Ca winter that produced enough ice-fog to choke even the wolves and ravensj more than bearable, and it was not long before the days lengthened and our minds happily turned to the contemplation of Spring-time. X , . is IIA A IE ig l I t 1 Q I 1 ' M EXPERIENCING AN UP AND fm DOWN SEASON THE WOLFPACK VARSITY CAGERS CAPITALIZED ON THEIR OPPORTUNITIES. Y y lun 'qi - 1 Coming off a fastlbreak, Andy Holman holds U at ms .th a Monroe 0 onent center P al' WI PP , gsetgnaglow speeding Dave Schram an Joe Miner lofts a jump shot. 1' The Varsity cagers are: Duane Bates, Miguel LaFleur, Tom Monaco, John Pennebaker, Dave Schram, Joe Miller, Andy Holman, Bill Holman, Dale Welty, Bob Burcell, Tyrone Thomas, and coach Ted DeLeon. R as I f ,-we fx I .1 iejxggn A I2 l Q .J - Q 24 ,E t N -2 W 1lI' - I l ' iii., . I ' 'TX -1' ' fi wx ll :S 1 - Q i 5 . X5 N A, Q K i I I ' I I N-an . .A L , , - W Sf 9 ' is Ullff I A 9 N-N W . Y 1 S gp' f 9 Q - ,,. -f 'W '? -Q.. I lee, me Q T' ,Q A , Q in A i P' hge I A N , . N .. , . ,Q-H! 7 iil, N ,... A km M I I IWIJ' ':'i Y X ., .LLI A.b 5 'wifi-'?' is .mfilx 'Ns ...-nl Leaping hoopward Andy Holman defies the powerful Monroe Rams VARSITY BASKETBALL WVHS Opponents 73 Eielson 72 58 Monroe 84 44 North Pole 65 42 Lathrop 41 61 Eielson 62 56 Monroe 80 64 Eielson 57 North Pole Lathrop Monroe North Pole Lathrop W 3 L 9 The start of the season was the same as always for the Boys Varsity Basketball Team, practice, practice, and more practice. The season began in November and was not completed until mid-February. The Varsity Boy's game schedule included twenty-five games and of these, West reigned victorious in ten. The team's brilliant play exhibited in its many exhilarating games allowed the season to be labeled as sensational, illustrating the point that a team's success is not always directly reflected by its win-loss record. With eleven team members of which four were Seniors, it seems relatively safe to predict an older, more experienced team for future seasons. The promotion of several Junior Varsity players should strengthen the Varsity force and nable them to achieve an impressive win-loss record. The team went on the road and played other ball clubs from Anchorage, Wasilla and Tri-Valley, often with good results. As the season came to an abrupt end, three West players were listed as top scorers in Region VI. These players were Dave Schram, Joe Miller, and Andy Holman. Of these three, Junior Dave Schram was selected to the All-Region Team. Alternating between streaks of hot and cold, the team experienced an up and down year, but netted thekind of season West Valley likes to see, a season characterized by a hundred and one percent player output, producing consistently exciting basketball, Flying high above the Ravens Miguel LaFIeur puts the ball to the boards Getting inside the Malemute defense John Pennebaker shoots for two .' g W 1 .'-fl , ----...t 590' FRESHMAN AND JV B. BALL PREPARED UPCOMING PLAYERS FOR THE VARSITY SQUAD If the success of West's Junior Varsity and Freshman boy's basketball teams is any indication, the outlook for next year's Varsity squad is exceptionally bright. While the teams did represent West Valley in regular season play and endeavored to uphold West's standards of sports excellence, the main goal of both teams was to provide young, talented players with the skills necessary to play sound Varsity ball. The JV team, comprised mostly of sophomores fonly two Juniorsj, did more than simply acquire important skills, they handily outscored their opponents in more than twelve games. Reflected contented coach Al Shoats, The JV's secret to success lay in a combination of hard work, fundamentals and discipline. The talent was definitely there but it took the combined efforts of players and coach to bring about the end result. The result was that West's JV team learned how to play good, solid, winning basketball. Coach Shoats also pointed out that if the team had any problem it was finding places for out-of-town players to stay while in Fairbanks. The JV team represented West's hope for a strong varsity squad in the future. Because the team was composed of talented young players, West can look forward to a fairly strong varsity team in the next two seasons. Mr. Shellinger accurately expressed West's hope for the future ,g3 o.f Up and coming stars are as follows: BACK ROW: Manager Julie Mane, Charlie Lines, Robin Montgomery, Eddie Hough, Terry DeVries, Bob Burcell, Dale Welty, Doug Holman, David Zahn, Owen Jackson, Bill Bidell, Greg Baker, Dave Morris, FRONT ROW: Tyrone Thomas, Glen Anderson, Coach Al Shoats, Darrel Case, Scott Winner. 'hu QL 5 J ...JW when he Stated, l'm very pleased with their fthe JV teamj overall success. They are a group of very fine young men and l can only look to the future when they will mature into the Varsity squad. The Freshman team, composed entirely of freshmen and coached by Joe Cacairi, played their way through a challenging but productive season. The team managed to outscore more than seven opponents including the Delta Junction JV squad. Coach Cacairi stated, we played a number of teams including some JV teams and still managed to win a few basically we prepared the freshman players for JV and Varsity ball! FRESHMAN B.BALL WVHS ' Opponents 59 W Kodiak 68 48 g Nenana 51 61 +A Kodiak 44 44 3 Lathrop g 51 44 . North Pole 36 31 1 ,i,, ji.Lathrop 41 44 ,.f-i g,5,rJ'rl-Valley 56 47 , North Pole ' T46 46 -.A.A 5 3.43. Delta 44 , 56 iii'i ffffffffjff.Lathrop i 52 57 A North Pole - 47 39 i Lathrop A W 42 W:6 L-6 T-O Disrupting a would be successful pass, West's Mike Caciari and Brian Fox help to break up Lathrop's offense. WVHS Opponents Tri Valley Ft Yukon Eielson Wasilla Monroe North Pole Tri Valley Lathrop Eielson Monroe Delta Eielson Anderson 66 North Pole 45 62 Lathrop 63 58 Monroe 59 63 North Pole 75 27 Lathrop 38 52 Lathrop 70 76 Barrow 75 W-13 L-7 T-0 Q L gxfpgf ff: 1 5 3 , Qi X' sas- gl A X l x X 'B x , 1 rug i2,,,,s...v ,X-...- CJ tp it X - ll -U-Q I -IFHQAI !' '4'Q , 1 ' 4 ,2--.v s, mx 22 O1 53 ps ,fm : Zero ZE om U21 Pvt' 3' 'fo CU QCD m-1. Q2 EZ Sz. :nm f :- UFO' mc- 403 FDU! QE U' Ee 2- :TE Vi:-0 ' :: W Seb 12 gm mm :S lv- F:- 3 53 'I fa one 91 -'S 5:0 om 9.1: -153 :J Q50 20 -1? :J O5 in Valet' hike li Watching tensely coach Al Shoats decides what his next move will be. Moving into the start of a game, freshman ballplayers move into position. Coach Joe Cacairi, Jim Vanhoomissen, Bill Winters, Mike Cacairi, Brian Fox. . 7 4 ifiia sitii . qf.. '-N, 4 ' 'NYJ 4 x 355 ' 43 '- 35 L Q 54 . 53 ,Q as ' 40 f 4 V 40 ' 37 i 47 55 60 57 47 '- 44 50 58 73 40 66 38 60 44 , 68 47 43 27 V ,..t,f' K V in I l ,tx Following the action from the bench, Freshman coach Joe Cacairi and several team members anxiously await the game's outcome. Attentive JV players huddle around coach Shoats as he outlines his carefully- concieved game plan-a blueprint for success. ,Z 'M gl, 'ms 1 '.Y1-ii. , Lam I A ef-f - V tv-sr 5' 'hu-1 .5 .. Qlflwiif. er 5 fl WMJFJW' ff. wif' 'R ,K W ff 5 EH- fl . lw rx . -. Y' 'll' NQQK 5, Q.: H' ,fi Q x 4 L Q fl -5,55 is if L- 5 E ,-4 Deer-like two polnis nln Retai x ti attempts ' I a mad eludpi her 78-79 WEST SKIERS GLIDED THROUGH SICKNESS AND COLD WEATHER TO VIRTUALLY WAX THEIR OPPONENTS t'4T P ' . 1 ,Is . Q s.':s.4'Dw11.v1-mm . v- f ' 5: ,EW glkfwmlm 'www WEE. as 1 zkgfif X. West Varsity skiers, LEFT to RIGHT: Joan Scarborough, Mike McCarthy, Diana Hall, Robert Mihougue, Keith Hanneman, Scott Reeburgh, Andy White, Robert Weeden, Brian Scarborough, lan White, Gary Haskins, Bristol Weeden, Leif Thompson, Jennifer Brice, Dave Lokken. Steff Compeau and FRONT: Coach Marianne Carlson. Racing I0 vi0f0I'y. SHOW sprinters Diana Hall and Steff Compeau ski vigorously for West. Sking Coach Marianne Carlson withstands the cold to cheer on her championship team. Endeavoring to overtake, teamate Robert Weeden gives Scott Reeburg a frosty visage. 'f x 5. f . 1 If . 5 g , V ,'fE l 'fig 1 Qt- L .' 9 E a . 115 5 l 1 so mug, , A 'lg ,A 4' The thrill of victory enveloped jubilant ski team members as they captured the 1978-79 Region VI Championship and emerged victorious over their toughest competitors: the North Pole boys team and the Lathrop girls team. Assisted by top notch ski coach Marianne Carlson, herself a former Olympic skier, the energetic and hard working West skiers battled through sickness and biting cold weather to triumphantly defend their region title. They did so through determination and training, byuattending nightly workouts and by competing regularly in the High School races held every weekend. Subsequent to winning the Regional championship, the ski team journeyed to the State meet held at Kincaid Park in Anchorage. Although the team did not prevail in their efforts to retain their State title, they did manage to place a respectable sixth and plan to return next year. Hopes for the Pack to continue to dominate the Region VI ski world, and to regain their State title were pre-dominant in the minds of many, especially coach Carlson who stated, 'lt was a very young team this year with a good future, they have potential to win state! They were an enjoyable group to work with and as a team, they had a positive attitude with a lot of spirit and fight. Comprising a young, champion team of considerable merit, the West skiers represent a promising future in which they should defend their title and surpass their previous efforts Skion! Ski team member Robert Weeden does the splits as he poles ahead. .s N , .. ' ,, l,, csv-' .-J ff . ,. A xl j V. f A. Ts' M a 5, n W . Y f, he n 'L . ', X 4 q K 6 1 J...- , lv, Though off to a slow start, Joan Scarborough will soon catch Eielson's Mimi Loveless. Giving one last word of advice, Coach Carlson surveys her skiers as they begin their trek. N -o 3: . - I J , V 3 'jf l . l .l i , ' -'i, ,' ' 1 . 1 M 4 - -my, - uw. miami. In -,W .. 'am Mm,- With winter came colder weather, with colder weather came iceg with ice came the start of another super- successful West Valley hockey season. The team acquired its first and only loss of the season in its first game and then played the remainder of the year without again tasting the bitter agony of defeat. With practice every day after school, combined with the truly superb coaching skills of Rich Tarkiainen, the team members perfected their skating, checking, and shooting skills, putting West Valley far ahead of its competitors. While West's unbeatable team did not travel extensively, they did compete against teams from Ketchikan, Kenny Lake, and Wasilla during the State Invitational Hockey Tournament held at the Big Dipper. West won the tournament, maintaining their near perfect win- loss record. While the team did lose six Seniors, incoming students supplementing the returning players should combine to produce another star West hockey team. Spring came early and with Spring came sung with sun came the melting of ice, and the melting of ice signified the end of a super-season for West's pucksters. No. 1 is the feeling expressed by Bucky Mahler and Lance Gettle, while .lack Dunshie and Richie Haywood enjoy themselves during the post-tournament pizza party given by the Hockey Cheerleaders for the champion team. ,,.-, . .,,, . an .l ,,.... . .A . REMINISCING, EATING, AND HARD SKATING FURNISHED WEST'S PUCKSTERS WITH TITLE AFTER TITLE Nina? kai? HGCKEY W V l-l S Opponents North Pole Q Lathrop V . 'L North ,Pole ,fl J K ' Lathfop Vzfj, North Pole .L Lathrop North Pole Kenny Lake L Kenai ' Vs ,North Pole f 4 s Lathrop ' i' North Pole North Pole V' g lst Region Vl 'V V L QW-163 QT-ll QL-13 .,, West players exchange handshakes with defeated Lathrop foes after another gruelling match. wud? QSO inf' 5 'Nxt West's power-packed first line of Sam Freese, Jack Dunshie, and Chris Wallace skate against a North Pole opponent. Facing off for a Wolfpack victory against a Kenny Lake team member is Hans Stragier, putting Vince Johnson Q8l and Brett King my in ready willingness for the ensuing battle. Bending down into action, center Chris Wallace scrambles against Lathrop opponents for the puck. ,l J l 'fx it 4 be As West's champion matemen toiled strenuously throughout their long and arduous season, working right along with them to raise morale were the Matmaids. The Matmaids were a group of young ladies who qualified for their positions in the spirit inducing club by passing an examination based on the sport of wrestling. Scorekeeping Cboth team and individualb, running the clock and peeling oranges kept the girls more than just a little bit busy during the wrestling matches both here in Fairbanks or away. The creation of brilliantly shining posters and locker decorations required a great deal of time and took place during the after school hours. The group, led by Sponsor Nel Pep, knowledge of the sport and toleration for cold weather epitomized the typical West Valley Hockey Cheerleader. Captained by Adviser Madge Clark and Captain Liz Tonkins, the Hockey Cheerleaders appeared at every one of West's games to bolster spirit with their cheers and to collect admission fes. They also put in long hours after school creating informative posters and locker decorations. In addition, the cheerleaders sponsored bake sales and earned their red and gold Hockey Cheerleading jackets. Highlighting the hockey season were pizza feeds at the Blue Marlin. The feeds, sponsored by the Hockey Cheerleaders, assisted in greatly depleting their treasury and were reported to have been fabulous feasts for West's voracious pucksters. Through cold weather, chapped lips and sore throats, the Hockey Cheerleaders have survived to return for future years and cheers. FRONT: Kelly Wein, Cindy West, Debby 0'Dell, Gwen Kroshus. BACK: Nora Norum, Liz Tonkins, Cindy Hoppner, Ellen Bell. 'QCP' Pausing a moment from scorekeeping, matmaids Leslie Quakenbush, Laurie Duncan and Peggy Williams illustrate their angelic smiles. Garvey and President Peggy Williams involved itself with several money raising efforts. The Matmaids finance boosters included selling carnations on Valentines Day, doughnut dispensing and banner vending supplemented by their biggest ' endeavor: the Rock-a-thon. The Rock-a-thon, a 24 chair rocking marathon, began one Friday evening at 6:00 pm and was concluded the next day, Saturday, at 6:00 am. The Matmaids collected pledges and then commenced to rock the night away. The biggest obstacle to continual rocking was weariness, but with T.V.'s glaring and radios blaring, food in substantial TOP: Peggy Williams. SECOND ROW: Teresa Gaiser Kari Weideman KNEELING- Marcie Supply and Wild Ipmow fights all pf the Hassebroek, Leslie Quakenbush, Brenda members maid it through the night. Thgmpgon, Laurie Duncan. ENTHUSIASTS LENT A HELPING HAND WHILE JV GRAPPLERS STRUGGLED TO THE TOP' JV Wrestlers Added Versatility 81 Variety With only twelve weight classes, wrestling is a sport with a very limited number of varsity positions. Because of the multitude of people who turn out for wrestling each year, the J.V. squad is essential in allowing for a wider spectrum of participation. It also provides a base for the newer and younger wrestlers who need the mat experience but are not yet ready for the jump to varsity competition. In a way, J.V. grapplers have a rougher season than the Varsity members of the team. They go through the same rigorous training, wrestle just as hard during meets, and become just as exhausted as the Varsity by the end of practice, yet they do not receive the glory of being a Varsity wrestler at West. They hang in there though, and this attitude contributes to he championship quality of West Valley BACK ROW: Glenn Moehlin, Kraig Smyth, Fred Schikora, Shane Holmberg, Joe Sackinger and Jesse Perkins. FRONT ROW: Billy Merritt, Brian Blockcolsky, Jeff Moehlin, Wayne Sharp, and Jim N Kirkvold. I' g .V g gggg I , J.V. WRESTLING .V Exhausted but triumphant, Shane Holmberg . s , . .M if 5 walks off with another victory. . i'i ii ',,i . 1 X, S ' 5 Opponents 2 .ii. 7 ,jg North Pole 23 I M '17 Lathrop, ,. , 6 e ' North Polejg -,g,V, ,..i 5 9 Q 53 F ,'., M North Pole ' 9 A lW-4l CL-Ol wrestling. -QQ- f N NU ,,+5.,., S' 4 , . 1-'wtf--, ' ' ,1 V, . , , , 5 ,, ,, , ig-: sew., . J f H+ M -'Z at ti. '-mari- ..f ff V-,gf.1ggmsfggig,sj,s,,,,,5g s 'y ,,, -V rw Wi 1. ,, ,,,,,u.f, ,,..,, ,,,,,,,,k.,, Ri H -7 4122251 P ,.wwz2Y1g 'W i 1 .',, 111, t -- 3 Riding his adversary, Fred Schikora helps West down the Patriots. Taking charge, Jeff Moehlin grinds his North Pole opponent into the mat. JV.: Mentally prepared for a meet with North Pole, the Wolfpack lines up for introductions. Out of uniform, Wolfpack wrestlers await the bus for the journey to Anchorage. Q. Despite his opponent's desperate attempts, Russ Talvi puts the finishing touches on the match. vi 4'-v-xv f:v'.M.,.,' f, ',' 11,5 'v Nw. .N ,..-W-'fil' 1 F,- Q'-airs. am . R1 Z Q , A, -11 Psyching up for his match, heavyweight Paul Brown gets a dose of advice from Coaches Scott and Adame. xv., -can Jan-0- Straining every muscle, Ray Wheat puts forth the effort to pin down a victory. Winning a state championship in any sport is a difficult task. Winning two years in a row is even harder. Coming back a third year as a strong contender and winning a third Regional title is the mark of a consistent champion. These are only a few of the accomplishments under the belt of the Wolfpack grapplers led by Coach Charlie Scott. Wrestling their way through a tortuous season, West's matmen proved that they intended to remain the reigning powerhouse in Region Vl. Throughout the year's matches, it appeared as if the Patriots of North Pole had finally come of age and would topple the Wolfpack juggernaut from their Region throne. The Patriots dominated the mats more than once in meets with West Valley, and seemed to be confident of their CONTINUING WEST'S WRESTLING TRADITION, THE WOLFPACK PINNED DOWN A THIRD REGION TITLE newfound strength. When the all-important meet came around, however, West rose to the occasion and dealt a devastating blow to North Pole pride: an upset victory in the Regional competition. ln an atmosphere of intense competition, the Wolfpack and the Patriots battled down to the wire. When the smoke cleared, West had earned itself a third straight Regional title, and came away with individual champions in Craig Woods at 98 lbs, Russ Talvi at 132 lbs: Marty Rawlins at 155 lbs, and Steve Kauffman at 167. These four matmen journeyed to Sitka, carrying on their shoulders the FRONT ROW: Kevin Kaltenbach, Craig Woods, David Degan, Randy Talvi, Ray Wheat, Russ Talvi. BACK ROW: Paul Brown, Kib Connon, Marty Rawlins, Steve Kauffman, Dan Bishop, Mike Caciari, Manager Dawn Borjesson. ultimate outcome of the entire season. Paced by Kauffman's first place title, the Wolfpack secured a fourth place team finish. Woods took second place, Rawlins a third and Talvi was fourth. Says Coach Scott: We had a good season, l'm satisfied. We didn't have much to start with but we won Regionals and took fourth in state. You can't ask for much more. This was our low yearg next year we should do a lot better. Looking at the general youth of the squad and the arrival of Coach Adame from Service High in Anchorage, offers a positive outlook for next season. V. WRESTLING w.v.H.s. A opponents 34 North Polerfgsi 28 .LQ 54 Lathrop I 3 53 Eielson 5 52 ' Lathrop 5 1' 16 North Pole It W 31 y 53 Eielson f' I 3 , 12 North Pole ' 33 QE,-lf, 3554 Eielson If U 6 'iii A I 1st Region VI I 1 4th STATE W R . lW'6l WZ? 1' f Sorting mugs is a time consuming job for Kim Barnard and Marcie Hassebroek. Our designing geniuses: Karen Sole, Kim Barnard, Marcie Hassebroek, Thor Melchior, Terry DeVries, Micky Schruf, Layout Editor, As evidenced by previous pages, you have noticed that this yearbook, the 1978-79 Aurora, is no ordinary production. After the Aurora staff came up with an absolutely extraordinary idea, they went to work to make this book a very special, completely original edition. Of primary importance as the idea of using People magazine as a model for the desgn of this book, an idea driven by the creative force fo co- editors Lory Barsdate and Russ Talvi. Next came the trendsetting decision to convert the Auroa from the traditional spring delivery book into the complete yearbook. When the staff came up with the idea to use People magazine as the theme, Aurora Adviser Mrs. Philleo felt it was the most appropriate theme ever. What better way to put the students of West Valley into the yearbook than to concentrate on people and focus on the students themselves? This was easier said than done. Much of what the staff had previously learned concerning the production of a yearbook, had to be set aside to make room for the style and format of People magazine. More copy was desired, layout of the he-,1 Liz Tonkins, Linda Streit, Marcia Fenton, Layout Editor, Jennifer Fate, Layout Editor, Kelly Wien, Leslie Monroe, Kari Allen. pages had to be altered and the normal sequence of the book had to be fitted to suit People's format. The major factor contributing to the success fo this undertaking, was 'of course, the introduction of the complete yearbook. With the final deadlines for mailing pages pushed toward the end of school, there was ample time to re-educate the staff and to put new staffers through an orientation period. The complete yearbook also left time for a more involved fall sale campaign, including for the first time, room-to-room sales. Most importantly, more time allowed the staff to give coverage of spring events not usually included in the spring delivery books. The addition of the extra pages, four times the amount of color as was in last year's book, the special autograph supplement and finding the gumption to pave the way for the complete yearbook program was no minor task. The increased pressure on artists, copywriters, layout artists, photographers, editors and our adviser did however prove conquerable and the results of this effort can be seen right under your nose. Our super sales womeng Bernice Burns, Ad nm . 3 Manager: Randl Freeman, Heidi Koerfer, Melody Garwood. bfi, ' 'iff s Q J, M' ral 7 .. 'N K ,,-- 1x,,MM3w'3--vflaf' ,Q f Zfgvwg-x 3 8 . 1 -Nix r Copywriter Anita Tomany aids artists J l e and nonsllllest with thei reative work. Bending over backwards to stick with People's On the other end of the camera for a change style is our copy staff: Cameron Polloc , Jim are our photographers Dawn Borjesson, Roth, Mike Cooney, Copy Editorg and Lora Jimmy Wang, and Mark Lewis. Harbo. sl g, it Q n . Q vsnv All smiles over this year's edition, Editors Russ Talvi and Lory Barsdate give Adviser Mrs. Philleo a peace of their mind. viii. :elif 107 KEEPING STUDENTS INFORMED, THE BLIZZARD MAINTAINED HIGH JOURNALISTIC STANDARDS. Blizzard staff from left to right: Laura Winford, Ellen Bell, Terry DeVries, Julie Burud, Christine Lloyd, Dawn Borjesson, Larry Tarnowski Berrie Neubacher, Don Theophilous, Marcia Burnside, Joe Kennebec, Bernice Burns and Sandy Lee. ,gli Watching intently, adviser Mrs. Burnside supervises the staff. ' It ' Getting it straight, Barrie Neubacher and Lenita Sheridan line up their stories 108 When it comes to accurate sources of information and entertaining reading, volume five of the West Valley Blizzard is certainly in the top of its class. The 1978-79 editions of West's outstanding paper have proven it to be a steady producer of superior journalistic material. Conferring with adviser Mrs Burnside, editors Kristen Lloyd and Don Theophilus decide Throughout the year, regular features what Wm go in this weekls admonu including College Corner, The Cloths Line, Rock Review and Book Nook looked at our current and future 4 I T W . interests while exclusive coverage of gn? ' school activities and athletic events kept us well informed and up to date. The inclusion of sepcial Christmas and graduation editions greatly enhanced the bi-weekly paper with a spectacular use of color. The Blizzard is one of the few high school papers to use color, let alone with the high standard of excellence in color printing seen this year. Off to a slow start as a result of adviser Mrs. Burnside's three-week absence, the talented staff, under the leatership of editors Don Theophilus and Kristen Lloyd picked up the pace on their way to a very productive year. News Finishing up, Bernice Burns puts on the finishing touches. um- 4.uu.- - ,J 'X X if I 1595 .V in n -tx N .11 C Q- 1 . X 1 . fl ' 'it ew, 'H was New staffers Jim Blair, Jeannine Burnett, Lia Turner, Duke Kniffen, Melody Garwood, and Cindy West congregate tolperform their tasks. With the aid of the light table, Lia Turner lays out a page. K 109 SCI-FI FANS AND LITERARY ARTISTS FOUND OUTLETS IN SCIENCE FICTION CLUB AND MIND'S EYE MAGAZINE THIS YEAR AT WEST VALLEY. Who knows how many literary geniuses may have passed unnoticed through the halls of West Valley in past years? Who knows how many brilliant ideas remained bottled up inside heads, aching to be let free to flow onto paper and ultimately become a published piece of work? Perhaps many, however, there is no longer any such dilemma. There now exists a tunnel to freedom for those stifled thoughts, a fresh face on the West Valley literary scene. This exposer of hidden talent is, of course, the Mind's Eye, West's first literary magazine. The production of the magazine's third edition proved that the Mind's Eye is not just a flash in the pan, but is here to stay. It has made its presence felt through eye-catching posters and ear-catching announcements, as well as through the quality of the magazine itself. The Mind's Eye made its spectacular debut in the Spring of 1978 with a surge of enthusiasm from a group of students and their adviser Madge Clark. At the start, there was simply an editorial staff of nine, working as a single unit to edit submitted material. However, for the Fall '78 edition, Joe Kennebec took over as editor-in-chief, while Diedre Helffrich assumed the position for the spring issue. The Mind's Eye staff overcame the difficulties involved with getting a new magazine off the ground and produced a publication that was well received by the student body. Possessing the determination and dedication to accomplish that deserves a lot of credit, because a project like the Mind's Eye is like a cool breeze on an August afternoong much needed and appreciated. Joe Kennebec displays his scissor-wielding skills as he prepares a written work for final layout. 1-Q-ly' Ft. if l I . ... ' ' :ws FRONT ROW: Scott Stamps, Diedre Helffrich. SECOND ROW: Adviser: Mrs. Clark, Bill Winters, Joe Kennebec, JoAnn Perkowski. BACK ROW: Indrek Burgraff, Tom Clark. Concentrating hard, Tom Clark keeps a steady hand while laying out pages of West's literary magazine. A hall poster encourages students to get involved and turn in prosaic and photographic pieces to the Mind's Eye. 4 ,,.f- . Checking data and observing patterns, Ted Stamps and Eric Rhude look on as the Star Web takes shape. I ,M SECOND ROW: David Wheeler. FRONTQEEROW: Scot Stamps, Mark Yiiafsghmps, Richard Hicks, Thor BACK Row: Eric Rhude, Mrs. Roedefer Frank Santora Lending a helping hand, Mrs. Clark helps Scot Stamps read and sort through the large number of poems and stories turned in to the Mind's Eye. What do you call a motley collection of Trekkies, Star Wars lovers and Battlestar Galactica fans? A Science Fiction Club, naturally. West Valley's Science Fiction Club offers a place for science fiction groupies to get together in order to exchange books, views, and computer games. Headed by Adviser Kathy Webb, this imaginative group met every other week to discuss current events in the world of sci-fi. This past year, the Club's main project was a sale of used books to the student body. This sale was the CIub's main fund-raiser. The major occupation of the Club members, however, was not the sale, but involvement in the computer game Star Web. Hans Stragier, the founder of the game at West, put long hours into the perfection of the game's computer program. Star Web, along with the standard sci-fi game, Dungeons and Dragons, kept the minds of Science Fiction Clubbers in perpetual motion. So, while the members of the last remaining Battlestar search for the planet Earth, several members of West Valley seem to have found science fiction. Nanu-Nanu. s. mils-:av ' ' 1 V , 3, ,' 311 iii'-.T-if P . 6 B FRONT ROW: Victor LeMay, Kari Wennen, THIRD ROW: Jennifer Gibson, Ian Morrison, Sanchez, Ruth Milan, FOURTH ROW: Leslie Susan Jones, SECOND ROW: Diane Caldwell, Rosalind Johnson, Lynn Perkowski, Laurie Rggergy Varina Van Veldhuizen, Edith Vaughn, Gillian King, Debbie Thies, Bryan Dickerson, Klepper, Donna Neidhold, Katie Neidhold, wendy Cgnn, Scott Button, Philip Pirie, Benny Karen Hilliard, Mafy Van H00mi55eni Sandi' Mike Wien, VHFIGSSH Edgar, Diana Zllflkef. Shilling, Trent McNelly, Chris Senungetuk, Flodin, Mary Shroyer, Misty Sundgren, Katie Dawn Bratten, Jill Schoenleber, Antoinette Carl Benson, Mike Caciari, Hans Stragier, Van Cleve, Alice Hisamoto, Roberta Doner, PLAYING AT SPORTS EVENTS, PERFORMING CONCERTS AND SERVICE PROJECTS, THE WOLFPACK BAND SUPPORTED WEST AND FAIRBANKS By now you should have noticed that West Valley has consistently demonstrated a special, uncanny ability: the ability to excell in nearly every endeavor. Such was the case for the mighty Wolfpack Band. The Band of '78-'79 attested to the fact that West abounded in first-class musical talent. Literally under the direction of Director Mr. Wiese and Captain Mike Flodin, the Band spent considerable time proving its musical merit. Aligned in flawless formation, the Band marched at football games, the Special Olympics and played for home basketball games. The Band played over six power-packed concerts, sometimes combining the Stage Band with the Concert Band. In addition to the Christmas Concert and the musical montage of Music Festival concerts, the Band played a November concert and used the 5700.00 in proceeds to purchase Thanksgiving turkeys for the Salvation Army. To finance their tour of South-central Alaska, Band members sold ice cream and candy, made inventories, washed cars, and played in a Christmas music marathon. Look forward to something different in '79-'80. Mr. Wiese plans to organize two Stage Bands which will focus on Fortyish Dance Band and Swing style music , while the Concert Band will be geared to contemporary literature Cmusicj . In regards to a future Wolfpack Band, Mr. Wiese commented, lt should be a strong band next year since we're back to Seniors . .iii - Xia A - . J ' :5 i .iii ' 5 ii i t k , Sis iQif50' :5f-ixii.i jiI' sR . . , i , ,. fs, H' ' .AWMNQ VX L L N, S ,ii i Utilizing the spaciousness of the cafeteria, Wolfpack Band Director, Mr. George Wiese, conducts Concert Band. X If A st .., ,x:xW. . 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J f.. . 1 .f t Wm ws- .Q , . ,. x as A , . , as Jeannie Morkal, Lori Loud, Kathy Gibson, Jennifer Jordan, Kim Lakin, John Dempsey, Karen Sole, Dan Gerdes, Kara Nance, Richard Tremarello, BACK ROW: Karl Elbert, David Gonzales, Linda Winters, Mark Neidhold, Jan The booming of the timpani brings a smile to the face of Wolfpack percussionist Linda Winters The Pep Band's brass and percussion sections belt out the fight song for the masses who regularly attend the pep rallies. Thomson, Russell Peterman, Bill Cox, Ted Thomas, Mr. Wiese, Director, Mario Roederer, Shawn Slaughter, Paul Brown, Kenny Gibson, Tyler Cook, Bob Andresen, Jon Leonard, Mike Flodin, and Paul Milan. ii Flutists Tony Sanchez, Misty Ruth Milan contribute to the during an in-school pep assembly in the commons. sound l 1 l 1 . ,f N -'l ORCHESTRATING THEIR WAY INTO MUSICAL PERFECTION THE ORCHESTRA CAPITALIZED ON INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE 1 'S 11HfEf , With music in mind, Druska Salisbury and r Dana Button mix notes to produce a ' harmonious tone. -A. Under the baton of Mrs. Matschke, the orchestra rehearses its music for an upcoming concert. Orchestra consists of lan White, Katie Fellows Kristen Van Cleve, Jennifer Brice, Arun Sharma, Druska Salisbury, Charlie Koo, Brian Johnson, Dana Button, James Hobbs, Deborah Davis, Joy Phillips, Sheila McCumby, Rachel Lindeman, Janice Trumbull, Barbara Setzer, Brandy Kent, Tom Van Flein and Annie Walters as members while Mrs. Matschke is the teacher and director. Every day during second hour eighteen talented musicians combined their individual skills to create one of the best performances in the state. These musicians were the members of the West Valley Chamber Orchestra and under the direction of Mrs. Matschke, they consistently produced music of the finest degree. This orchestra proved to be an active group and participated in such activities as Music Festival, orchestra tour, selling candies, performing concerts and sending members to both All-State Orchestra and All- Northwest Honor Orchestra. Music Festival is an annual event in which orchestras, bands and choirs from throughout the state gather together for the purpose of competition and to perform one extravaganza concert utilizing their combined talents. The orchestra held high hopes of winning the orchestra competition again this year. Through candy Cpeanut brittle, chocolate barsh the orchestra planned to finance their mini-tour of the state which was scheduled for the Spring. West's orchestra staged several Fairbanks area concerts, all of which were highly successful and well attended. In addition to these concerts, orchestra members also participated in the Music Marathon. Conducted for the pleasurer of Christmas shoppers and as a fund- raiser, the orchestra members played for a total of twelve musical hours at the Bentley Mall. Said Mrs. Matschke of the marathon, lt was a great success . Among the students selected to the All-State Orchestra were West l .... V 'Q' ...., . . Practice makes perfect and the West Valley orchestra gets plenty of it with Mrs. Matschke instructing. Bass players Tom Van Flein and Anne Walters maintain in steady background. Orchestra members Dana Button, Druska Salisbury and Kristen Van Cleve who were all to play violin l. West Students chosen to play violin ll included Jennifer Brice, Deborah Davis, Barbara Setzer and Arun Sharma. Rachel Lindeman was the sole cellist selected from West Valley. ln addition to these, three outstanding West students were selected to perform with the All- Northwest Honor Orchestra. These individuals were Druska Salisbury, Dana Button and Richard Tremarello. Keeping in mind these recently awarded honors and the orchestra's history of excellent concerts, what more can be said of a group of this caliber? Obviously not much, except to wish them continued and even greater success in future years. ,, ,M ,,,,4 w Vi n , 51 f .. 'gfiff 'Q HQ 5' Q CW, f T . Q BACK ROW: Kristen Lloyd, Mary Bezona, Julie Burud, Chris Coleman, Julie Howard, Liz Tonkins, Frank Viator, Brian Johnson, Bruce Kenyon, Kevin Karella, Doug Holman, Marilyn Childers, Kim Barnard, Joy Phillips, Lori Voorhees. , QW - S . N X ,233 MIDDLE ROW: Ann Rowinski,' Esther Lindemann, Diana Cash, Renee Dykema, Laura Winford, Toby Green, Richard Tremarello, Arun Sharma, Dan Sherman, Lenita Sheridan. . ,Q J' a FRONT ROW: Marvilla Davis, instructor, Ellen Bell, Brenda Thompson, Doris Candage, Tim Olson, Shane Holmberg, Jeff Cross, Jan Thomson, Barbie Cavett, Jayleen Fenton, Janice Trumbell. if Q l ,,,, gt my-' 9 W, gm, ,..,, Q- , , ,, 'S f, My 1 N rv ae , 1, . nw.. A J , Y M K ,ag W 2 Q-Q., fix 4' -1571 .3 'V ,Tb '41 Q N A 1 gsgw. Q as f gf:m.': ill tr-4 3'1 -ff s g ' .D J Choir conductor Marvilla Davis finds herself surrounded by devoted choir members who find Valentine's Day the perfect time to express their gratitude for having her as their teacher. Serenading valentine sweethearts in yearbook second hour was not a hard request for five big hearted choir members like Jeff Cross, Frank Viator, Julie Howard, Liz Tonkins, and Julie Burud. W! s -aff KA - -at ms can .. 9 ., K :I -ii' Q A 1' NWN s Even though a small section, tenors Shane Holmberg, Andy Holman, and Jeff Cross take immeasurable time to learn their music, along with the bass, alto and soprano sections, so that they can provide the audience with the well balanced choir that is heard at every concert. Putting their ingenuity together Lenoard Dikes and Don Klepper create the most outstanding pancakes ever consumed at the annual Concert Choir pancake feed. . K' mn .zz as -t. yt f 62 A vii ii t 'ff' ' 'ff I 3 .f-H. As students sauntered past room 187, third hour, they may have wondered who was responsible for the melodious music which emanated from within. The answer, of course, was the West Valley Concert Choir of 1978-79 conducted by Marvilla Davis. With forty-seven silver-tongued voices, West's Concert Choir was a major attraction and was responsible for performing four concerts and bringing in bigger and more enthusiastic crowds than ever before. In addidion to time spent preparing and giving concerts, the Choir had ample time to sponsor other special events. One such special event was the Annual Pancake Feed which again took place at ACDC. Featuring the now famous chefs Mr. Klepper and Lenoard Dikes, the afternoon feed boasted excellent table fare and music as the Choir crooned Tunes to Eat Breakfast By and contributed to a memorable occasion. As Valentine's Day neared, the Choir came up with the completely original gimmick Send-a-Song which turned out to be a hit with moonstruck students. Students were able to purchase songs for twenty- five cents and in return, the Choir split into groups and serenaded the selected students, in their homerooms, with tunes like Hello My Baby . For those who participated, it was money well spent for a message of affection. The choir program in 1978-79 received exceptional student support and as Mrs. Davis stated, The choir program has grown in both quality and enthusiasm in the past four years. I am very proud to have worked with this program and the students in it . . .they are super! West can be proud of a choir that ranks among the best in the state . 2 IEJTLQCEE f,,- - , A l f 4, jg? A ,iff 5, M ' xii ft f lv sq Q , , . . , , . . tt 1, I s we ' 1 .ge fri, as ,g , ,f H9 af' ., .- , -V -end: ,de t . . . -:Nz X XQTQ ,,,.A. - Lg 'lhf gli ..bf 21.f,i1f:Qr:1f,:, ,.., 1 X xg is it 5 9' li fi A if in ,,,, ,tss A 'fqgef Jgwgy The act of producing a play required weeks for casting and for rehearsal, but with the help of the skilled actors and actresses, technicians, set designers and make- up artists that roamed the halls of West, most of the time spent during those weeks was for rehearsing. Aided by Drama Coach Gene DeWild the long weeks of rehearsal yielded several plays Cand a musicalb, all of which were smashing triumphs. West's reputation for producing first-rate dramas, steadfastly increased and drew larger audiences 1 troughout the year as the caliber and variety of such shows as Harvey , Christmas Carol , and Carnival appealed to many drama-hungry Fairbanksans. The premier play of the year, Harvey , was a light comedy featuring of all things, an invisible, six and one half foot tall, white rabbit named Harvey. The comedy was performed for three nights in the Little Theater and attracted respectably sized audiences demonstrating the dramatic and technical abilities of those involved. Other shows enacted during the year included a dramatization of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas Carol and West's first musical, The Thespians were: BACK ROW: Becky Oliphant, David Swartz, Cathy Owen, Indrek Burggraf, Alisa Katai. SECOND ROW: SecretaryfTreasurer Jennifer Gibson, Mike Wien, Chris Sims, Brian Wescott, Abbie Johnson. LEFT VERTICAL ROW: Mahla Strohmaler, David Thurman, President Carl Heidel, RIGHT VERTICAL ROW: Clerk Susan Jones, Inga Espe, Sandy Flodin, and Vice President Liz Tonkins. it is Attention focuses on Elwood P. Dowd, depicted by Carl Heidel, as he explains about Harvey. Carnival . Future Thespian productions promise to excell in dramatic and technical aptitude for there was, Mr. DeWild stated, an exceptional technical staff as well as a number of promising actors and actresses who with dedication could develop considerably. None of us should be surprised if one day a shining star basking in the glow of fame, may have once been a West Valley Thespian! Deep in concentration, David Smith manages the lights. After discovering Harvey's hat, Dr. Chumley portrayed by Chris Sims, divulges his find to FgigfnfggfeSngmopggtiifiggalz Tgjrfmmgss gtarged NuTedKe'iIZy SAb:2'f,JohnSoni and Dr' Veta Louis Simmons QSandy Flodinj, and an erson Q n re u gg . Harvey. wwszf ' . - -s' I M01 ...S Qi The interogation of Elwood P. Dowd lCarI Heidell C0nC9 ning his acquaintance with an Gregarious but prim Veta Louise Simmons invisible rabbit named Harvey, reveals to Dr. fsandy Flgdinj converges an the telephone. Sanderson llndrek Burggrafj and Nurse Kelly CAbbie Johnsonj that Mr. Dowd may have to be committed to ChumIey's Rest. Ascending to new heights, thespian Brent Undereiner assists in constructing the Carnival set. 1 s . 5 4 S- W i.. Virtuous Nurse Kelly 1Abbie .Iohnsonl hesitates in agreeing to a date with the suave Dr. Sanderson llndrek Burggrafj. A 'i Sorting through a ten year accumulation of artwork, art clubbers Valerie Wheeler, Susan Posthumas, Tammy Fowler, Dickie Vehmier prepare an art display for the art room. Utilizing their talent and past experience, the members of the West Valley Art Club sponsored the Fall Art Show. Sponsor Miss Lois Hughes experienced a personal crisis prior to the show, but the club rose to the occasion and, led by officers: Dale McRae, President: and Valerie Wheeler, Secretary: the club took complete control of the situation and master-minded the entire show which came off very smoothly and was a smash-success. Hughes commented that she was . .very proud of the group and wished to thank them for coping so well with the problem. The club also sponsored a Spring show that spanned two week-ends and displayed a broad spectrum of art work produced by a number of artistically proficient West Students. The club also worked with the Alaska Association of the Arts by aiding in the presentation of a December art showy an honor not to be taken lightly according to Hughes. Due to interests expresse by its membership, during the second semester the club explored the areas of photography and snow sculpture, enabling members to gain a new appreciation for these art forms. Expounding on numerous, artistic ideas, West's Art club certainly painted a detailed portrait of school spirit and involvement at West Valley. Cooperation and teamwork are made evident by club members Dickie Vehmier, Cindy France, and Dale McRae. tt- f 3 -14 Sa.. Art clubber Mike Moore trims some sketches in preparation to matting them. THE ART CLUB EXPANDED TALENT AND EXPERIENCE TO INCLUDE EVERYTHING FRCM WEST'S ART SHOW TO SNOW SCULPTURE Q' Q. , . .. . ,. .mx we -fe . ., ef 51' . 'Sf is fx -T N N QL , ii Q . C SE .. . as if swf as s s s-EEXNQ ' Q? N ii 5 ,sv ,- 3. A 5 S S A n R. X . as Q ,... xg so xi. , .... X . 1 E a . S - ' . s X .,..,...,. .,,. wsfsfsfvrr- .- X X s X. X so W.x. -A N MQEYQF.. - .1 ' is ., .. . .. . . A ' i Show. X!!! ,,... ,- I ll! A-...... -Q...,,,. -..-..., -...M wa... ,.... k new .,.,. --...... I -...... -Q... -sq. ,aw 'QT3' 'P 'swf Hu , I' ' . 3 S pw. C y s C QQ. Q - jj .. 'LI .. Zn. I ,. ,SQ Xsssg , 5. Q. if Artistically inclined West students: Valerie Wheeler, Secretary, Pam Lambert, Susan Posthumas, Chris Rollins, Dale McRae, President, Mike Moore, Dickie Vehmier, Tammy Fowler, and Cindy France comprise West's Art Club. lg.. N- 95 A pfisterdemonstratlng the Art Club'siartisiic talents publicizes West's flrst annual Art ,I lf RLY - Q s 1,- ,X 3 , nah 1 'W F-A rx i WEATHERING SEVERAL CHANGES. KEY Wwliniece Members of the 1978-79 Key Club are: BACK Hicks, Fred Randolph, Adviser Mr. Ristow, ROW: Richard Tremarello, Eric Rhude, Joe FRONT ROW: Varina Van Veldhuizen, Con nie Kennebec, Ted Stamps, Mike Flodin, SECOND Gunn, Mike Cooney, Vicky Allen, Vannessa ROW: David Wheeler, Scot Stamps, Phillip Edgar, Mary Shroyer. Pirie, Charlie Koo, Darrell Pritchard, Richard In an effort to reduce the Key Club s point deficit, Ted Stamps concentrates fully on his shot. ., With perfect Diming, persuasive Key Clubber Lory Barsdate hits up a West student for a donation to the March of Dimes. Manning the Keyhole, Charlie Koo serves up a package of peanut M8-M's while Scot Stamps rolls change from the cash box. 4 . :L -5 rf S 1. ll X is. Key Club room-to-room salesman Eric Rhude sells Marcie Hassebroek a button that will admit her to the Key Club vs. the Girls Varsity benefit basketball game. Towering over Lori Nordgulen, Key Clubber Richard Tremarello attempts a bucket on behalf of the March of Dimes. -aw., ln. vnu, j The members of West's most illustrious service organization, the West Valley Key Club, entered the 1978-79 school year a trifle apprehensive and uncertain about how the year would affect them as a club. However, the Key Clubbers lost no time in converting their uncertainty to incentive and asserted their strength and flexability by reshaping their club and by weathering several extreme changes. Their determination coupled with their resiliency served to evolve an unstable club into one that proved capable of performing the school and community service that eventually led to its paramount triumph. The club began the year in serious financial trouble, but Adviser Bob Sprague, working closely with Treasurer Mike Cooney and Keyhole Director Charlie Koo, managed to put the club back in the black. Shortly after the club's financial difficulties had been conquered, six year Key Club Adviser Bob Sprague, stepped down and a new teacher at West, Mr. Ristow, stepped in as the club's faculty adviser. Mr. Ristow played an important role keeping the club pointed in the right direction and offering occasional words of advice. The hottest issue the club had to contend with was whether or not to allow female members. The issue was finally decided during an October meeting and with only a few stalwart members opposed the club voted to admit female students as full Key Club members. West's Key Club was the last club in the Pacific North West District to do so, and senior Lory Barsdate became the club's first female member. As a result of this decision, the club sponsored the first annual Key Club Dance in place of the traditionally formal Keyheart Dance. The major function of Key Club is to develop leadership and initiative in young men and women by providing them with the opportunity to perform school and community service. ln keeping with these objectives, West's Key Club carried out a great deal of service to both West Valley and the Fairbanks community. Although the Keyhole did have its short comings, Keyhole Director Charlie Koo and the other club members did a fine job keeping the Keyhole's shelves and West students well stocked with sandwiches,chlps, juice and candy. All profits from sandwich sales went directly into a special fund to be used only for the benefit of West Valley, its organizations and, in some cases, individual students. The club also donated a mind boggling amount of time to community service, chiefly through working with the March of Dimes. The club members played vitally important roles in March of Dimes activities, including Mailers, Mothers' March, MOD Cannisters, and the benefit Ski-a-Thon which annually rakes in over 510,000 for the March of Dimes. The club also sponsored the Key Club vs. Girls Varsity March of Dimes benefit- basketball game, and in the process of being annihilated by the girls varsity they managed to pull in 5380. The club also took part in the Jerry Lewis Tel- a-thon aitd parked cars for the Sham Fashional, l-leart Fund Ball and the Miss Alaska Beauty Pageant. The club also worked in conjunction with its sponsor, the Chena Kiwanis Club, to establish a Builders Club at Ryan. The Builders Club is basically a junior high school Key Club. The Key Club Executive Board of 1978-79 consisting of Richard Hicks, President, Mike Flodin, Vice President, Ted Stamps, Vice President, Scott Stamps, Secretary, and Mike Cooney, Treasurer, conducted the elections of officers for the 1979-80 school year, during February prior to the Pacific North West District Key Club Convention. The convention, held this year in Spokane, Washington was attended by other clubs from around the district including the West Valley Key Club which sent its Executive Board elect as well as five other club members and two chaperones. The 1979-80 Executive Board is headed by President Richard Tremarello. lnfview of what the club members experienced this year including the educational experience of the district convention and even though next year's club will be small it should prove to be an extremely service- able Key Club indeed. l 'Ti 9 is as original and effictive as Mr. Klepper himself. Unlike some principals who may spend most of their day desk-bound, Mr. Klepper likes to spend less time at his desk and more time exploring A DIFFERENT TYPE OF ELEEETSli,3iigilfiiiiliilgliciitizfs PRINCIPAL IN MANY izza:s:s:..Wsazs.:Lzemsgs... Of course there is a certain amount WAYS, MR- KLEPPER afzzifiizagjuaigirgfisizfir, RAN WEST WITH A E-:rZ'L'Qi, ff! CdSgg'to?1ftSlfdWS go . epper s favorite observation posts is the yellow mailbox outside the library. Reflected Mr. Klepper regarding the lunch hours, Lunch hour seems to be the melting pot of the school. You see all kinds of kids in all sorts of different situations. By the time lunch time rolls around the kids are tired of school, but lunch seems to rejuvenate them and West Valley is indeed fortunate to Dfepvafe them fel' the l'eSl of the benefit so greatly from the unique day. While MV- Klelepef may be administrative efforts of its Chief f0UVlCl 'l a la9UllY OV departmental Executive: Principal Mr. Don Klepper. meelllflgi he 'S al50 frequently found Mr. Klepper has always had his own Spefldlflg l9 lS,lW0l-'VS after School administrative style and coaching his Champlen Glfle consequently, West's administration Va 5l'fY basketball team OV taking Daft h a'flair for m his in other activities that are integral part of West Valley. ,,,, wr- ? vii n u :TI . iE. .. .N - .r 1 X W, .4 x- 1 .W iki' A X1 24' E . 1 I 4 , , ' ':v'ii1 ,f '- ' F ' f' S ' .X 1'X 'L A if ' YQ 3, N44 ,' ' u 'X ,k ' 'L-A K 3 fl! ' Bib. 1 .xx H? l DWIHOOK . Q R .Q xv , was . fgiwg. - .Lay f ' ,X s- X . xk,Y'f X x . xx, 4 x gi Ji we T-I 1' ffl L C155 1.z.x.m.,I:1Y T -4, swam' ,+. Q 51 k 2 Elf F T x I L 1. Hn fr- l we if M.. 2: H ff' A we 2 MYNN L! All eyeg and ears gfifeis 'a talk at Q-..,,4 f' 9 'Fl rv Bonnie Baker, Creative Writing, Am. Lit., Speech, Applied Comp. Mrs. Marcia Burnside, Debate, Speech, Basic Comp.lI, Journalism I and ll! Blizzard Adviser. Mrs. Carlson, Social Studies, P.E.f X-country ski coach. .qpv .1 ! I. 'vl 3. T' 5 H if if W ...I f, A.. - I Q g I . ff: ' f' J W w L. 'r. X 1. .aj I Mr. Adame, Western Civ., Modern GeographyfFootbalI, Wrestling, Track. EHTWTXCPSYSWDHE Sally Allison, Basic Comp., Am. Govt., U.S. History f NHS Adviser. Gene DeWild, Speech, Drama I and ll, Theater Production, Drama Dir.f Thespian Club Adviser. Mrs. Audrey Copeland, Western Civ. I, Il, Ill, Comparative World Religions, Anthropology, f AFS Adviser. Quan- --..Q 'pb' ff? I .Q kg i'fl f'f' A x J, -fu .SL Lois Hughes, Art f Art Club Adviser. ii if Hi, gm- 1.15 . sl ef N t s- pl: . Mrs. Mattie Herningg Typing and Accounting. Mrs. Mary Lou Brent, English, U.S. History, Psychology. . Nis- ADS ....,........ M, , , K , .is as . - - s.. E 5 s ,,,,,,,.,. . , E ' Don DeWitt, Geometry, Alg. II and Trig., Ap , Q 5 Math, Math! Foreign Language Dept. Head. ' 1' ' Es 1' geee, i Madge Clark, English Lit., Popular Novels, E - ff if ' it . s Applied Comp., Survey of Lit.!Mind's Eye and f' 1.,J 1.5 'xx f I -s ' I t R f 'E - i 35' Hockey Cheerleader Adviser. A g g Joe Caclarig Phys. Science, Life Science! Head A ,Qi - Football coach, Frosh Basketball coach. , ts ss is - galil. Ag I J-xv Q . s Mr. Ted DeLeong P.E., Athletic Director!Assist. 1 A Football coach, Boy's Varsity Basketball 3? 5 ...ef sf .Ai coach. -1 ' .. its f. . , . N m . X.. . 4 , . . .. Yr, Q -0 T-. Q. K. , R ,ef 5 ' . . Q - r if S .. 9 JHEAIA .,,,.f .. A 1 g S... si.. . 1 A . i 'iw-ffSf4.'f5'.x W l N fyg 2- ,- ---v -. . f.. A 9 - u L gtviii-54.1311 .. i f . K :ti 1.49 ., 3- J '- 13--fi2 '4wf1: l.es' ,e,:ey I , .1 455,532 s Q -, ' We 1-. 1:13-J. i551-Ef EpfQ'1.i:..5::'s.. 9.35 ' -21: f'1',,f 3 ,, . - ,nf--p ..... .,..,. ...-4,4 - gg-'W ,... :1-.fs -- - '...w- .':.t:r'xt::-- mei: my g,:x'!!S ,:, ' .313 ' f:,.e'1:s 'Z'il i?1 v' .af 'IWW ' 53,3 ..-n -'1'ie'i.:'45 , 'P-fi -..e:f'114' 1- ff .ggi-, e N' 'am-gs. V --..-.4:::Er1...: .31 A 1 LX.s.gi:sa iffiw' is w F Q 1 -gf 2-Y .f 8 ' 35' 'S S W' 'Q QQ sw, 5.-2f:1,:' - - H g 'r Bill Ernst, Driver's Ed.! Badminton coach. Diadre House, P.E.! Gymnastics Team Adviser. Carl Holzmuellerg Earth Science. 3' ' Sandra Madsen! English, Latin, Social - Studies! Latin Club Adviser. Lang. Arts! Pep Club Adviser. ,1- Karen Hagglund! Typing IA, IIA, Shorthand IA! Aisist. GirI's Basketball coach. Mrs. Jan McNeelyg Occ. Basic Math, Occ. 75 FT, 5 xt, gg M I X .SL ,1 .- Marvilla Davis- Life Science Choir - Guitar! Sophomore Class adviser. ,Qi . ' 0 K' ,,. Edie Green, U.S. History 'I, Il, llI!Student Council Adviser. Mrs. Heimerg Clothing Construction, Independent Living, Child Development. R. Mr. Dick Korvolag General Economics, Economics Analysis, 20th Century Russia! Chess Club Adviser, Alaska Energy Contest. A I if X t i x l 'N x N . A - ' , s 1. fig , si .ai 1 'fi' . vig . - Ok K 'v P f .5 S -.isa g Donna Matschke, Chamber Orchestra, String Ensemble, Training Orchestra, Music Theory Orchestra Mrs. Francine Mears, Am. Lit. QHJ, Vocab. Development, AP English, English Dept. Head. Doris Ray, AP History, Amer. Legal System, Amer. Govt. QHJ, West Valley AP Coordinator. Noel Napolilli Nap , Auto Consumer Maintenance, Power Mechanics. Mr. Morgan Ree, Geometry computer Programming. Mr. Rodeyg Private Pilot Ground School, 'f 'lrs ' ' 'fw'r'1' b my Alaska Past and Present, Photography. Kiwi.-affff my I . 5 ... . V I 'l,sg.f,tll'l ,Q . ' g ir gm, A Q35 U -- A esse E . ' . . . ' if S S sf x A w by V1 3 iv, ax? 1- 9? W e it .. pig, ' - Susan Peters, Spanish, English. X J se it 3,5 I x ik ff g g . an , 3 .,...' gf 'Exe 3, 'X Q F Q QE 355 ski? , QR gg . Mr. W. F. Ristowg Drafting, Wood Shop! Key - Club Adviser. Ms. Deborah Pomeroy, Chem., AP Chem., Science Dept. Head. Mrs. Barbara Philleog Mass Media, Yearbook! Yearbook Adviser. Mrs. June E. Thayer, Applied Comp., Survey Elem Functions of Lit., Intro. to Lit. lm. Matt Steffes, Alaskan Mammals, Ak. Fish and Birds, Elem Algebra! Volleyball coach. Al Shoatsg P.E., Health! J.V. Basketball coach. ...avqolv Mrs. Seeligerg Home Ec., Mr. Virgil Thayer, Shop. A Jim Walker, Botany, Zoology, AP Biology! Mr. Tommy Turner: Wood Shop. Senior Class Adviser. Mrs. VanEnkevort die Fuhrerin g French, German, English! Foreign Language Club A Adviser. Q Q , H Charles Scott, P.E., Pottery! Wrestling coach. Mr. Charles Thomas, Frontier Lit., Intro. to Lit., Basic Comp., Survey of Lit. Tark Tarkiaineng Environmental Science, Biology! Ice Hockey coach. K its X v. j, 1 S Q . ,523 ' 1 ,Ig . f' ',: ' ? ' C X . . i fff fe f E 1 X S XQQQ 5 13, Q gp ? 5? Q' Y A K Mr. Lee Solis, Basic Math, Consumer Math, Kathy Webb, Am. Lit., Advanced Comp.! Elem Alg. I! Rifle Team coach. Junior Class and Science Fiction Club Adviser. Bob Sprague: Math! X-Country running Mrs. E. Rodreguezg Math. coach. . 'X-Q E 3' A nt... Leonard Dykesg Custodian and All-Around Fix- It man. 'fp if - Marcia Snyderg Secretary to Mr. Klepperf Cheerleading adviser. '5' Mrs. Alma Prattg Records. I' I mmm, x ...sa - i J , 0 f..,...,....,,,,,,,, .v ww Q Q.. fx. My wh.- 'W-5, Q N... A ipixm AWE 2 mm 'Wit my ,Q f ,wr W, tw 1-1:-q.QzW2' 9+ ,wr ,, fV'ef W eff ak XQMF Q 'MA H K-e ,, - , ,f ., X ff 'in WH-mg., Q. A ik T4 'T' 'fl if 'ss' s: as S if : f,f-'F -Q' .s 33 Q - .ev - ff fi: J l2E? '5 . 2 sf' A QL'-. it-l . . ' K if . it ykky .' LX - . I - I K' H .E?kR,.'1s L' Mr. Saccog Earth Science. Student Teacher Miss Joan Paineg Applied Comp., Survey of Lit. St. Teacher E., .. S Mrs. Allgoodg Western Civ. Student Teacher John Weyg Biology. Student Teacher John Lentineg Art. Student Teacher 132 'f E r... .M f Mi .M Ms. Christenseng Biology. Student Teacher Mrs. Leslie Dolang Shorthand, Typing IA, IIA Student Teacher ,ff JoAnn Coffrothg Native counselor. llhtljlWlEllcl.glLUdQ5ll3S PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN VOCATIONAL SKILLS HUTCHISON ALLOWED FOR A Learning a skill invaluable to office work, CLASSES Why did one-hundred and fifty West Valley students leave West to journey through the frequently icy cold winter air to Hutchison Adult Career Development Center everyday? The reasons varied, but all of them were convincing. Many students were simply not interested in carrying their education on to the college level following high school. This is probably the single most common reason for attending ACDC, as demonstrated by the large number of students who learned a vocation in order to get a head start in the job market following their graduation. At Hutchison it is possible for students to learn anything from Engaged in conversation while working on an engine are Pete Mayo, Robert Holden, and Todd Gardner. cooking to carpentry, from engine repair to child care, and make money at the same time. Another reason West students hiked the trail everyday, was to earn enough credits to achieve early graduation. T Hutchison gave the college-bound students the opportunity to take classes not offered at West Valley. Other students simply felt they needed a break from sitting in regular classrooms all day. Whatever the reason, the numerous classes available at ACDC appealed to the West students who recognized an excellent opportunity when they saw it. K Jackie Schloesser practices her shorthand. , gxsg. . wan N . 'Q-W L .W 412. 3. Touching up on his gas welding skills, Daryl Avara nrnnnrne in nu! 2 nina in Ohn Onrnh SURVIVAL CLASSES IN VOCATIDNAL AND LIVING SKILLS PREPARED STUDENTS FOR LIFE AFTER SCHDOL Instructed by Mrs. Seelinger, Karen McDonald learns culinary creativity. School and learning are words thought of simultaneously. Typically, the purpose of school is considered to be the edification of students in basic academics-math, science, English and social studies. These fundamentals are emphasized, but West Valley students also have the opportunity to take survival classes in vocational and living skills. Such electives teach students how to deal with people, problems, and situations that could be encountered in day-to- day living outside of school. Topics vary from typing skills to married life to automobile repair. ln the business department a student not only may discover how to type, but he or she may also learn how to keep and balance books as well as aquiring facility in such skills as shorthand. Typing, accounting and secretarial skills are valuable assets to the student with notes to take, reports to type or with aspirations toward employment in a business occupation. The Family Living classes prepare students for the outside world's problems and decisions through the exchange of roles, ideas, opinions and through the discussion of pertinent and controversial subjects. By staging a mock wedding complete with tuxedos and wedding gowns Cpaid for by pizza salesj, students learned about the preparation and cost involved in a marriage ' Self-defense instructor Mr. Scott monitors the progress of his champion wrestlers. . . xt . H R ,Q ,fa ee. ' Cutting the wedding cake, Tammy Kashita and Jim Desrochers participate in a mock wedding. ceremony. In the automotive mechanics courses, inspection of the innards of cars and painstaking repair jobs on engines provided students with practical mechanical experience. With new knowledge of car and engine repair locked under their hoods, students were well prepared for potentially nasty breakdowns on Alaskan roads. Through these courses and others, students learned how to cope in the world outside of school. Valuable and marketable skills are offered simultaneously with academic fundamentals, providing students with a wide spectrum of experiences. X r l if Hay' x,hQ,:g1-yywskl, Q' Q 1' 4. . r if 1 s 5 WN- W: A ec , tv' On their way to becoming proficient typists, Richard Tremarello, Brent England and Curtis Froese keep their eyes on the book. Developing driving Skills On SimUlai0rS Using the bleachers as her desk, Cathy Miles before taking to the streets are Kelly cgncentrateg on a P,E, fest, DeGabain, Bill Delany, and Susan Stone. . ,, fQ,., i X W? , xx tai I K 135 M. .V 5 ,V + ,P ,gs I K .5 .N s K:X'k' at W a ld S X' 2 .Qi M my Vmhh Lm.. N . m. ,. S .x X,.q.., ... - x ,, DS gil w K Q? Q ' ' 5, S- X., vi ' s 'K 5 fi .X 13+ go 5 LM Q1 ,atb . 9 A wwe, Q E396 ,355 . w .Q. ., Q of X, . 5'NY E -.J 1' Under the watchful eye of Mr. Reed, geometry students discover the wonderful world of trigonometry. W ,,.,, 4 , ' Mr - K I ,n AY My t 11 a X' 1' 'MII' ' M , 'f ' f a W ,me we? Sk lla 'drww fx H .vv ,. lk --mf 2 .arg 1 . 4:2-W fxziw I I. I-V g' i'kw- , M ji4w4.+ be Adding a new twist to earth science. student teacher Mr. Sacco charms a snake. af? -M we Learning correct laboratory techniques, John Monroe and Lia Turner calculate their data. it X x LOGIC AND SCIENTIFIC METHODS PROVIDED AN EMPIRICAL FORMULA FOR LEARNING fundamentals of demonstrates A I A042 A strong science department is a vital, integral part of any quality high school. Interesting and varied science classes enhance the curriculum, providing preparation for college or simply teaching students the basics essential to surviving in life after high school. Of course, no science department is complete without a solid math department to supplement it. Math classes teach students mental discipline and the art of thinking logically. West Valley has the extreme good fortune to possess both an excellent science department and a well ballanced math program. The science department had a busy year with the addition of numerous pieces of interesting equipment. The long-awaited gas finally arrived, relieving chemistry students of the hassle associated with the small, portable gas tanks. A shipment of physics equipment arrived, allowing students to take part in labs and conduct the experiments relating to physics. Most notable, however, was the attainment of a new laser and experiment kit used to produce holograms. Due to budget cuts, there will, unfortunately, be no such new equipment coming next year, but Department Head Ms. Deborah Pomeroy felt it would not significantly hurt the science program. When asked what went on in the math department this year, Department Head Don DeWitt replied, Same old stuff. There was, however, at least one new development. While some dedicated math students struggled to master Pythagorus' Theorum of Peano's Postulates, the students of the computer programming classes spent their time working with the computer terminal recently acquired by West Valley. The computer terminal, which was hooked up with the University of Alaska, aided the computer programming classes immensely. Taking into account the new equlpment received by the science department as well as the basic strength and stability of the math program, West's math and science departments led a productive year. WITH SPEAKERS AND FILMS, Ufiimngaiafiefy.,f...chi.gmethod.,M.. THE SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT OFFERED AN UNDERSTANDING OF Dun SOCIAL SYSTEMS tm, Preparing young citizens to be effective members of our political and economic system is the major objective of West's social studies department. Through required courses, students are introduced to basic economic concepts, the American political system, United States history and world cultures. The department also offers elective courses in particular areas including psychology, recent Russian history, comparative world religions and the American legal system. Accelerated courses in government, economics, and United States history also are available for indepth study. Films, filmstrips and guest speakers often augment social studies courses. In the '78 election year many political candidates spoke to West classes. Various representatives of the judicial system visited the American Legal System class and economics students were able to converse with experts including a hiring and labor specialist and a local banking executive. A forum with knowledgeable panelists was held at the University in November enabling students to discuss Fairbanks' boom- and-bust cycles and the future job market. Government students attended school board and borough assembly meetings, observed court proceedings and re-drafted the Constitution. All of these activities enhanced the students' understanding of the social systems in which they work and live. Us .,.,,. Reminding us of the days when knights were bold is Mrs. CopeIand's bulletin board. Ray winds up a lecture with a film 'WY A+' , ' 4 ,an - as., j 'A ,L T ax T K I K lvqa.. Taking charge of Mrs. AIIison's history class, student teacher Heidi Hyser prepares to show a filmstrip. i . X F L X 1 9 Sr 2 -'At . , I E P' Q f I e ek . 41, W-4: K nf! fO'FuS W What better way to learn how the participants of a trial feel and what they are thinking than to experience it? Here, Mrs. AlIison's government class stages a mock trial with Mike McCotter acting as judge, Osama Elshamma as defense attorney, Lois Carpenter - -sq at ,. 'ts as defendent, Brian Leschorn as a witness, and Tom VanHoomissen and Katie Neidhold as the prosecution. Such mock-ups teach students how courtroom trials are conducted and provide for a better understanding of our legal system. Guest speakers highlighted the year for the Social Studies Department and here two of our most illustrious guests speak with government classes. Don Young and Pat Rodey, candidates for U.S. Congress both presented their views and answered questions during their campaigns for election. If an annual prize was awarded to the high school possessing the most outstanding English program, West Valley, due to the superhuman efforts of its English Department and its extraordinarily diversified, high quality English program, would have certainly won the 1978-79 prize hands down! English Departmental Head Mrs. Francine Mears met with other teachers in the department frequently throughout the year in efforts to upgrade the curriculum and to plan activities that would supplement and correspond to the English program. Mrs. Mears was pleased with the progress already made and had special praise for the variety of English electives available to West students and the many interests represented by them. ln addition to keeping the already fantastic program rolling, the department went one step further and provided many students with additional educational opportunities, inlcuding films, plays and field trips. During the first semester, many of the English classes attended a special showing of Great Expectations, a film production of Charles Dickens' classic novel. Soon after the start of the second semester, English classes comprised of Juniors and Seniors were privileged to see the film production of John Steinbeck's East of Eden . Other special in-school activities included the palys Twelve Angry Men attended by the Survey of Literature classes and a special Christmas production of A Christmas Carol that was open to the entire student body. Throughout the year, several English classes ventured to the U. of A. Concert Hall to see the first Alaskan production of Shakespeare's Hamlet . While most of the English classes used our school library, the Advanced Composition classes occasionally trekked up the hill to make good use of the U. of A.'s extensive library. Even though there may not be an English departmental prize, with an FOCUSING ON A DIVERSIFIED PROGRAM AND SPECIAL ACTIVITIES CHARACTERIZED THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT'S SUPER YEAR Searching for valuable information, Joni Discussing departmental affairs, Mrs. Brent Papp, Steff Compeau and Jim Roth employ Mrs. Thayer, Mrs. Burnside and Mrs. Madsen the microfilm projectors at the U. of A. participate in a meeting English program like West Valley's, who needs one? Checking for proper organization, Mrs. Webb goes over Toby Green's outline. i '?'w..,a.,.4va N. Digging up research material for an Advanced Composition project, Carl Heidei takes A model of a Shakespearian Globe Theater , advantage of the U. of A, library, graces the library and reminds students of the Madly marking on the board, Frausie Van Enkevort demonstrates the finer points of conjugation. AQ' Wife in Kiwi? KH A' Elizabethan Era. ,Q .s..t. 5,5 .N to .. Ka ...k, A H X X X XY K s ll 1' 5 tg if - . A Q Wffgl- eff as, .s - gk? - S ii 4-A Q ,X ti , 1 3 avg, 142 VITAL TO A WELL ROUNDED CURRICULUM, THE MUSIC AND FINE ARTS DEPARTMENTS PROVIDED AN CUTLET FOR CREATIVITY Collaborating to perfect a piece are Dana Button and Jennifer Brice. .... Nw, Q Studying new music, Laura Winford and Renee Dykema rehearse during choir. Providing music to shop by, the orchestra stages a concert in the Bentley Mall. During intermission of the play Harvey , Wayne Winkleman and Kim Barnard browse through the art show exhibits. ll 'T Fine arts and music are two essential aspects of a well balanced cultural background and are greatly emphasized at West Valley through our fine, fine arts and music departments. West's extensive fine arts program, expertly guided by Lois Hughes, Department Head, gives students the opportunity to artistically express themselves in such areas as drawing, painting, graphics, sculpture and pottery. In addition, advanced art classes instruct students in the history of art and famous artists as well as in advanced artistic concepts. Among the advanced classes, Special Topics is a preparatory course designed for the aspiring, college- bound art student. The class allows each student to prepare a portfolio: a collection of artwork required by most art schools and colleges for admission. Highlighting the department's first semester, was an art show sponsored by the advanced classes. Many West students participated in making the show a smashing success representative of West's extremely talented student body. The show was doubly successful since it served as an attention-getting side show during With the wide variety of music classes available, a noteworthy number of West students became involved in varing degrees with the music scene. Specific classes range from Music History to Stage Band and depending upon the interest expressed and the courses chosen, the musically inclined student can learn about the history of music, the great composers or how to play an instrument for the first time. ln addition to the in-class work to be accomplished, most of the music classes, especially the performing classes like Concert Band, require a great deal of dedication on the part of the student. there is practicing to be done, concerts to be played, and community service projects to be carried out. Prime examples of these extra work efforts exhibited by West's music students include the canned food drive for the Salvation Army for which the Band supplied seventy-three frozen turkeys, and the Spring Music Festival attended by West Valley and other Regional high schools. Whether you like to pull some strings, brush up on art or toot your horn, West Valley has got two Concentrating on getting a pure sound, Richard Button and Al Robinson keep rhythm for the stage band. 'iii the intermissions for the drama production Harvey . departments that are unconditionally guaranteed to enrich your culture! Entertaining pancake feed-ees, the choir harmonizes for some Christmas carols. vii .J ' K GDM THE MQDWE NOTHING KEPT JUNIORS FROM DOING THEIR THING AS THEY STROVE TOWARD SENIORHOOD cg: ML WW '-... MNMWWNLWHWMJNTTQM TQ-,:T 'h'--. xt W... Procuring prom tickets from Linda Streit and Turning classrooms and people upside down Laurie Duncan insured an evening of ecstasy. with his rowdiness is Jack Dunshie. Cherished moments and memories of the Junior Prom are some of the treasures that will never slip 74. WT' NW-1. EXE away. If 41' V' Football players Kib Cannon and Terry Nance Junior Nancy Schikora and Sophomore Kathy i av R fl SJ ,Q 'XX' 1 .' .sf 4 energize with munchies from the Keyhole. Gibson discuss strategy and tactics for debate. fl. and r 'T' get XY 3' w Fii.f2W ' mm 9 Q Fortifying finances by working at the carwash was a soapy bucketful of fun on a sunny summer day. Masquerading as a mafia member on Halloween, Ted Thomas proposes an offer you canna' refuse. An energetic Junior class embarked upon the 1979 school year brimming with fund-raising ideas designed to finance their Junior Prom. Under the dedicated leadership of Class President Marcie Hassebroek and guided by the wisdom of advisers Kathy Webb and Madge Clark, the Juniors formulated such enterprising money-makers as a summer carwash, an M8tM's candy sale and a Christmas dance. One of the Junior's less original, but more financially productive fundraisers involved the sale of lVl8tM's. Enterprising Juniors forced their way through crowded halls with a load of books under one arm and a case of M8tM's under the other. There was method to their madness, however, as they raked in 5225.00 in profit from the sale. Before school began in the fall of this year, the would-be Juniors capitalized on the hot, dusty days of summer and organized a carwash to rid Fairbanks area cars of dirt and grime. Suds and spray flew as nearly 20 Juniors cleaned up on Fairbanks' dirty cars Qand each otherj as an occasional bucket of water accidentally missed a soapy car only to splash a hapless but dedicated Junior class member. Shortly before Christmas vacation, the Junior class sponsored a dance with Here Comes Santa Claus in a Winter Wonderland as the theme. Leonard Dykes served as the official Santa Claus and was aided by elected Mr. and Mrs. Claus C Paul Brown and Katie Neidholdj The money earned in various fundraisers throughout the year went to finance the grandest Junior class undertaking of them all: the Junior Prom. The Prom was a super-success as the sounds of Fairbanks band reverberated throughout the Fort Wainwright Officers Club. Apropos of the occasion was the theme These are the Best Times. As West's Juniors wound up a full and productive year, they came to the bitter-sweet realization that they could look forward to one last year at West Valley and could only hope that it would prove to be their best ever. i ,xl .Mi ,. 4 5 A' . 'ilu lun-v-'- xx ,J 145 JUNIORS MADE IT Susan Aasland Mark Anderson Robin Armitage V9 g . F 79 WITH EASE with prepares sponsored football Paula Barclay Kim Barnard Don Bassett Kehaulani Belfield Paul Berry Alan Best Leslie Belvins Dawn Borjesson Scott Bowell Carol Brees Paul Brown Wade Brown Shelly Brunaugh Brenda Buggey Jeannine Burnett lb I.-Q, 'D uf. viii: David Degen Questioning the statement on the board, Bill Holman is at the moment lost for words. HQ, R ' N ,t X Darla Burton Mike Burud Jenny Camp Stuart Campbell Doris Candage Kib Cannon Randi Carnahan Diana Cash Chuck Casper Shannon Church Cris Coleman Stephanie Compe Harold Cook Gilbert Cowell Bill Cox Michelle Crisman Suzanne Crockett Denise Cyr Debbie Davis Ida Davison xK , X 50:1 -J vv 'O C X,X. . X all Decking the halls with trinsel, Junior Jan Thomson contributes to the Christmas spirit. Inge Deehr John Dempsey Terry DeVrIes Hiedi D'innocent Nathan Dobberpu Roberta Doner Laurie Dunkin Jack Dunshie Steve Duron Sherry Easterling Vanessa Edgar Ken Elbert Brent England Annette Fickus Tom Fischer Mark Fitzgerald Ed Fox Randi Freeman Curtis Froese Sam Freese Brenda Fulmer N-...W JUNIORS K' i wee We Jim Gaiser Todd Gardner Lance Gettle Coby Gibson Jennifer Gibson Kathie Gish Craig Golson Mark Gosink Carol Greiner o Mark Hale G Keith Hannemany ,Q Danny Hanns Lora Harbo y Dean Hardenbrook Marcie Hassebroek 0 WEST Making herself at home, Patsy Navarro studies busily for her class. Joan Hauge Denise Hayward THE DECISIONS HAD Carl Heidel Todd Hill Karen Hilliard Uwe Hollerbach Robert Holden Jim Johnson Joel Johnson Matt Johnson Emil Jones Susan Jones Ken Jordan Dan Kelly Lyman Ketcham Gerald Keyes Brett King Riga? Jim Livingston Susan Long Tim Madaris Karen Maclson Cheryl Martin Darlene Matthew .ax kt All bundled comfortably in the corner and purring with content, Linda Cat Streit cuts photos for yearbook class. Larry King Donna Kious Jim Klaich Mark Klimaschesky Ken Knox Gwyn Kroshus Pam Lambert Pam Lawson Gary Lee Deann Lincoln Charles Line ' 44? ,,'- JUNIORS PROFITED BY WORKING Pete Mayo Karen McDonald Deborah Mlkesell Paul Milan Carmel Minogue Glenn Moehlin Kent Moneymaker Steve Moore Jeanie Morkal Callen Morton Billy Murphree Diane Mustard Gary Nance Terry Nance Patsy Navarro Donna Neidhold Francoise Nunley Lesa 0'Brien John Olson Debby Owen Grae Padgitt-Dsborn Full of hot air, Steve Moore clowns around during speech class IN UNION 1 Tom Phillips Debbie Pike Kathaleen Platz Cameron Pollock Jean Polmateer Todd Posthumus James Palembas Tom Palmer Scott Paschall John Pennebaker Lynn Perkowski Joy Phillips Discussing their term papers, Paul Brown and Linda Winters take advantage of the U of A library. Shannon Pruitt Ken Pursey Steve Rasmussen Eric Resch Blair Reynolds David Rhines Margaret Roderig Merry Rose Christine Roybal Joe Sackinger Jenny Sandstrom Harry Schikora Nancy Schikora Dave Schram Mark Schroeder Pauline Secrest Barbara Setzer Cliff Sharpe Joseph Shaw Bradley Shira Glenn Siebert MAKE THEIR PRESENCE KNOWN xQ' Hs, Michelle Siler Leah Sims Mohamed Sivjee Barbara Cavett David Smith Jeanette Smith Lorri Smith Kelly Snyder Ronda Sorden Bill Soderstrom Ann Strozewski Debra Summerville lf Tom Swisher Scott Teal , . l i Becky Tegoseak Ted Thomas Getting in high Christmas spirits, Randi Freeman and Laura Winford decorate the school Christmas tree. ilk Tirzah Thomas Brenda Thompson Callie Thompson Janel Thomson Jackie Thornhill David Thurman Kent Tilman Ken Tisdale Dan Titus Liz Tonkins Richard Tremarello K Listening with utmost mtentness Paul Brown is captivated by Michelle Siler s descriptive conversation. Mary Van Hoomissen Varina Van Veldhuizen Edie Vaughan Frank Vignola Dezi Villaluz Lori Voorhees Colleen Wallner David Waln Merrilee Weaver Robert Weeden Janet Welty Brian Wescott Cindy West Judy Wheat Heidi White lan White Charlotte Williams Joseph Williams Peggy Williams Dar Willis Laura Winford Linda Winters Monica Woods KALEIDCSCOPIC JUNICRS SHOW EXPRESSICN! JM b1FlSll?ihGLfCUDLQfE5g? Congratulations 1979 FYOITI The: , ffgg 5' A 95:1 fifiii 5:5f::i!f7Y'ffffifi-.5:fI2fiiS:5'.I5i.L -' A . . - k -11. - 1, 21: :K- H N -- . .. E -gf: . . - - 1 -- . 'L :5i25i,:f'if-- i r f - ..:ff:efsi-:fag , -- k -. frifseslessl.-:1--fm . m Q h, h h:E No. 01106 - x:5'f?:I: :I - '- Abbd bkAyRhdtI hft thlby QUALITY MEAT wholesale aljdg-Teggll meat 200 phnnps 116111 road C9452 2391 A , 23411 THE VILLAGE BOOKSHOP THE SHOPPERS FORUM SHOPPERS FORUM SOMETHIN SPECIAL AIRPORT WAY 456 1292 THEQARCTIC Bowl. 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Your Home-Town Daily Newspaper and Commercial Printing Co 200 North Cushman 456 6661 Our Business ls Going Downhill 1-gf . if fc xi- x Q fftxk' 1 Qi Xxf s 4. l W 5'3 W ' qifiqm ,, 595, 1' 5f3'f,i 2 HU. 'VRJH , 4' ,y f In I I M- ,yn L lf. K Q4 'T fff w' 5 r -'Cay - my v 7 -1- 1' 0+ 9 XLS? H A5 R K STEESE CHEVRON NORTHLANDBEEEOSROCERY CO Congratulations Class ' ' ,G Of '79 Albertas emmmmf V-- Barber Shop RNIULATED ESPECIALLY MS 547 Second Avenue RK Reaken Products 456-4723 Roeftfler Products Looking up, Kim McNavish catch Way ODR ,C8mefa. ' Q SPRING Up Front Jocks Chatter To The Top Seniors Ambassadors Star Tracks PER HILL PEOPLE Soclable students bask ln the brzght ultravlolets now that weather obe s sa f sm-wife s s ' ' ss ss , 1 tj ' A - -V .. gg, ,. K., LS isimsfsf. s , - ' Hggzgs' :EM L 'W .wfyww qv-1?f, , 'fu A KTM, I Kgs X K was f S .er ,A ,LW vw - , 'HF W w,,,mfnu-v5 ff!'F , ' my ,- .sv gp- , ,.,aom.f L s -J.eg1jg5'-A 3:51,- , A . 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Wi if 3 Wim-1 ,,., me me x ,JL -. ily., 41' I A. X Wim f1T ' ,i M s 'af g . . . . X M. .M ,, , ,... Q .M QQ,,Q , ...,.,.,.. ,,Q. . W. e P 5 . S p P of . 11 s , -.ml 'Q If , a W , ,,. :semis-f s .sf Q X - 1. if .Q gs J sv 'SQ y 1 fi is t X , Q s Qe f . 3 mi We 1 Q E ,x R . Themlghty Wolfpack salutes school spirit 3 t i . during a ra SD 5 ,'. p., 1 r :- YT- --Q.. .- Cask. Q! EXWHTEXQXRMWWID l WECDWW53 Q -.3 w WWA Mr. DeLeon advlses a phys ed student in shooting technique. The chest of Cameron Pollock brazenly explains Kelly Kipp's paranoid expression. 'l d 4?-of 'l , ,ag Wligbijeae-fcrrgcftijggrg 'ali ho -f-fe, -3 3.4 arl XXX kbls f ,gi jg QW' I 4 Q xg N l Q lts ll e T Challenge matches sap energy from Ilghtwelght wrestlers. Engaged In vlgorous warm-ups, mat men Ilmber for the onslaught of match competltlon. ix x Q1 .pv 1 f NA I gli' I 4 K , -I , 1111. ' . Ari 5' 1 ix , , ,, ' - V ' rv - ' , YUM? ,V N U, ' Jffxgha V ,YH Q. -.mgsf 1 Q. sw ' - .. - 4?'fzgLu,, mi H- '2 H'- my .. 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Magical action was always at a premium during meetings of the West Valley Magic Club, a new school organization. Necromancer John Lentine advised and instructed the group, and the sorcerer's apprentices were soon extracting bunnies from The remarkable Mr. Checkers Uohn Lentinel displays a phenomenological slight-of-hand. hats and hankies from sleeves. A selection of underclassmen brushed up their moves with the West Valley Chess Club. Despite a late start to West's season, our board directors rooked victories from competitor Lathrop. Mock Revgrond Ken Tisdale reads the wedding vows and finally ties the knot for the two mock couples. W 'as Ki? 'T'-'Qu 4 7 I , . S . I 1 - Ni ' ' N ' 5 ' 9 0 -lun -1-uv before ,L iw kwa 'af M in .mms P' ' ii Q-QW O A RAINBOW OF ACTIVITIES KEPT WEST VALLEY BUSY AS SPRING APPROACHED. Q9 fiillfi iff? fi. ITLI .1 1.-f - Ili ..i!' X ilk? x Enthusiastic Cheryl Wilhelm engages an unsure Brian Leschorn as the Justice O' the Peace Mike Wien gets them hitched in a fun The same warm, sunny days that brought us the promise of a golden summer, also transformed West ' Valley into a humming hub of spring activity. The Sadie Hawkins Dance, the Almost Anything Goes competition, the art showfauction, a mock wedding and the West free- skate night, set West's spring thing in full swing. The Sophomore-sponsored Sadie Hawkins Dance was especially well received since it was the first real spring dance of the year and because the Sophomores barred nothing when they established the dance's hillbilly atmosphere. Feudin' hillbillies were thrown in the slammer to be closely guarded by the sheriff and his deputies. A photographer was on -Xt and kneeslapping wedding ceremony at the Sadie Hawkins Dance. hand to take weddin' portraits of those who became hitched . The Almost Anything Goes competition represented the final test of class unity. The Seniors played as if they were fighting for the Holy Grail itself and upon winning the competition, finally wrested the coveted Spirit Cup from their closest competitors, the Freshmen. The final standings of the contest placed the Seniors in first, the Juniors second, the Sophomores third and the Freshmen in fourth. During an intermission of West's first-rate musical production Carnival , theater goers took part in an art showfauction which raised funds for West's Art Club. The West Valley free-skate night at fr, X V, Teachers Diadre House and Hiedi Hyser appear to be all wrapped up with the Almost Anything Goes competition. the Northern Lights Roller Rink was attended by a great many West students and teachers. The springtime affair for West's Cheapskates kept the school year rolling right along. The in-school mock wedding performed by the Family Living class, familiarized students with the procedures and preparations involved in a marriage ceremony and reception. This wide variety of spring functions provided special opportunities for student involvement and allowed those smitten with spring fever to let off steam in a constructive manner. No single factor spelled out success for the West Valley Rifle Team, but rather it was an extremely favorable set of circumstances that triggered the West shooter's competitively strong season. The fact that the team gained a new coach and conducted the longest after- school practices of any West athletic club, combined with their inherent ability to work well together as a single, powerful unit, contributed to their victory in the long-drawn season. A new teacher at West, Mr. Lee Solis was also new to the game of coaching rifle team but he obviously possessed what it took to guide the team through the long, tough season Coach Solis was as willing and as capable of learning fast as were his sharpshooters and it was not long before he was forking out generous zigwsitw' fs- ' The West Valley Rifle Team is: Dale Chapple, Joan Scarborough, Coach Mr. Lee Solis, Troy Valentine, Jennifer Tomany, Kathy Eyth Allan Coty, Diane Caldwell, Brian Scarborough, Scott Spencer, Janice Trumbull, Kurt Cooney doses of shooting savvy to both the team in general and to his individual shooters. Said Varsity member Jennifer Tomany of Solis, . .we had a great coach and l'm looking forward to coming back and shooting for him next year. Practices extended from September through April and ran for two and a half hours each Tuesday and Thursday evening. As if these taxing practices were not enough, some shooters logged additional shooting time at the U of A range on weekends. Concerning practice, Solis remarked, we practiced longer than any other athletic club at West and it showed. The darkness of the firing line contrasted with the brilliance of the range lights to establish an atmosphere of apparent tranquility, while in actuality, each shooter exercised his or her utmost concentration. Elaborated Solis, the sport requires ninety percent concentration and ten percent skill. Above all, the fact that the team members worked very well together and in harmony with their coach, is what their success can be attributed to. The team was both young and small, Cthe Varsity marksmen included one Senior, two Sophomores and one Freshmanj. The team was, a quality team because we didn't have quantity. Although most members agreed that the '78-'79 shooting season was a long one, most will be returning to shoot it out for West again next year when Solis will, plan on a shorter but more concentrated season and will hopefully develop a highly organized and professional team with a dedicated outlook. Appearing as lf his day is shot, dedicated coach Lee Solis prepares to take his punishment like a man. Employing the mind over matter approach, Varsity member Diane Caldwell lines up a shot from the kneeling position. Prone to success, Varsity shooter Kurt Cooney concentrates on breath and pulse control. QUGDQEBES SHOOTING TO WIN REQUIRED CONCENTRATION AND UNLIKE SOME SPORTS, FAST ACTION WAS REPLACED WITH BOLT ACTION ........,.. . W., --.ww , NW ' Q -as 'fi X ,QQ N Y Y. , in ,xx s i ., .-,- ,f,f f .,.,A sk Q 5 5 i ,jg I i f., ,, 5 West's birdpersons include BACK ROW: Coach Bill Ernst, Amro Elshamma, Mike Cooney, Charlie Koo, Mohammed Sivjee, Bob Burcell, Ted Stamps, Mark Perry, Scott Stamps, Chuck EW- x-Xf We A -. Regaining contact with the hardwood, Ted Stamps, lalias Towel Mani comes down after executing a deadly aerial smash. With his men's doubles partner Mohammed Sivjee, in the backcourt, Mike Cooney smashes for flesh. By this time, West Valley's spectacular success sports-wise may appear to be making the '78-'79 Aurora seem redundant. Nevertheless, due to the supreme efforts of West's smashing Badminton Team we may triumphantly chalk up another Region Vl title to the credit of the Wolfpack empire! Head Birdman, Coach Bill Ernst assembled the Badminton Team and began practices in early March. After only slightly more than two weeks of practice, the team entered its first match against Lathrop, West's single yet dangerous opponent. West's birdie smashers went into the match a trifle over-confident and received a thorough feather singeing from the Malemutes. This first loss of the season represented West's third loss in as many years. The following week, with their pride hurt and tails tucked, the Wolfpack racqueteers played their home court advantage to the hilt and rallied to crush the Malemutes with a score of 9 to 6. vb. HL U With the return of their confidence the team ventured to Lathrop and played its third match of the season. The match was extremely close right up to the wire with both teams playing well and with dogged determination, but a key men's doubles win allowed the Pack to sneak past Lathrop with a very close score: 8-7. With two wins under its belt, West needed but one final victory to capture the Regional crown. Lathrop came to West courting disaster and perhaps realized that West held the trump card. The final match of the season was West's best as the Varsity birdpersons played their hand beautifully, dropping the Malemutes in their tracks to win their third R T s . -'muh 1 y Q. y , .. VE-if :J . t..: 1 ,, at ' 13 gs With a satisfying pop of the birdie, alr- borne Micky Schruf sends her Malamute opponents the by-product of a powerful smash. itsr. Q ' ' if l ..,, 5 ' 5,,1fr T , Q sf 'R llis T l 4 1 f.s,,,,,!,. Qtr, , L 'Qi Q, ,,, is ' RJ J J I cg,-'xl .:A.1 s West's tough women's doubles team of Gillian King and Jaylen Fenton alertly defend their court. Consecutive Region title. The season had slipped by almost before anyone had noticed, but not before the individual team members took the opportunity to play in the Invitational Tourney hosted by the Lathrop team. The thrill of the Regional victory was shadowed only slightly by the players' disappointment that the season had ended all too soon and had been restricted to competition with Lathrop Ca very worthy opponentb. Perhaps it is the very briefness of the badminton season that makes the sport so attractive in the first place: one must savor every shot. 183 I - 5-ff '27-f l 75 W ' ' W e .iff Q ' ,M ,ff 323:25 ' . - in 'jing 'A-5 if ea at I Q W y . H W f ,X V 1 .VM V K vw- gy ' 1,3 3 ' ' 4.3, 34' A '41 'F ,Q ' lf, Q - 1-' . 1 . r 2,r,x:,.,f'. . A, Q 2 aw- . is so 1 1 N ti H ' - T it - , Lx! at a . W 25 1' . ' . , ,. i S..fQff Q iw' X 1 KW'il'le75l,4fw'h W 5:4 ea Q W ,Q ,C W X i C , ,Q 5 A , e . one ln 'F --e C 'A' c .A-K ., ll - man-f ,wr v-4 K' , Mal Westlfrack, FRONT ROW: Managers Kathie Gish and Penny Irby: Donaldkunberg, Gloria King, Leslie Monroe, Amy Owen, Anne'Clark, Joan Scarbourough, Evelyn Degan, and Theresa Gaiser. SECOND ROW: C0achfBob ' Sprague, Manager Cheryl Looney, Bill. Delany, I 7-,,, ' W 4 V, ,MMM ,A I X N ' V 5 ,. H . - W ' 5- .. K, M Mike main, sam shermah, chris Sims, caan-I lill Dunsliifneien scB iulf,l slheibyn Gonzales, Alice Hisarnogo, Vitorio Casarin, , ' Margie Goldghen, LorijlBaughman,,i.lohn' , - Dempsey, Coach Franlgllldamer ,BACK CROW: Ian Whiie, Karyn 8ignel,l,1Bob Andresen, Brad Hutton,rLori5Mei9rg'PhllipPirie, Paul Brown, Rich Ericksqg, ,lanafCannon,r' HansiS1rqgler, ' John Pennelpakr, Dan McGill, Alan'Crov?Ql '- Cameron Pollock,-'SteveiHenry.i if 'i , Slflra, Connie Bignell, JoangeSanQora, Diana C C ,,..- , ,Munn wssw. , .N - ,. l .1 t . i Xe 'ss O , ew- . 3 . Pushing themselves to the limit to shorten their recuperation time, Connie Bignell, Amy Owen, and Jana Cannon stride out in practice. Making the best of existing facilities, Sam Sherman runs intervals in the parking lot. UNDER A NEW COACH AND A TIGHTER PROGRAM, WEST TRACKSTERS ANTICIPATED A BRIGHT SEASON s With near-perfect form, Mike Flodin leans low Eyeing the bar he must clear' Bob Andresen 0Ve 3 hurdle- stretches for maximum height. A A f The first sign that Coach Adame if gg was planning a major renovation of g. West's track training techniques . . , ,gg came at the first meeting in early S x January when dozens of potential s g it running stars were informed of the i' isir Tst. Ti' 6:30 a.m. workouts to be held A liiii i through January and February. With a yell of Don't be lazy, people! Adame started off formal practices in mid-March. Plenty of calisthenics, Tennessee walks, and sprints in the gym during the first crucial days resulted in aching muscles, a sudden decline in membership, and a ,Wolfpack track team in better S condition than ever before. is The workouts progressed to long distance training, special events work, hills, stairs and plenty of intervals in the parking lot. Working S svsisf harder and with more enthusiasm than in the past years, West's trackmen weathered the cancellation of several meets, and looked to Regionals with more confidence than ever. GIVING STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS, THIS YEAR'S DEBATE TEAM WAS SUCCESSFUL IN EVERY ENDEAVOR There is no doubt that the '78-'79 Forensics and Debate Team was one of West's best ever. Through local and state competition the team proved to be successful in putting ideas and views across in a forceful manner. Superior logic and superlative skill brought team victories and valuable experience. Being a member of the debate team, commented one speaker, gives a person experience at speaking in front of a crowd and helps one express oneself out loud. For the '79 season eloquent orators paired off into teams for debate on national energy policy. Individual efforts included oral interpretation, original oration, extemporaneous discourse, and radio announcing. Members did much of their own research and preparation with the indispensable aid of Adviser Mrs. Burnside always available. Contributing to the strength of the team was Coach Burnside's constant surveillance of the debate class, and prospective talent often got the hint to join the team. As the year progressed, West's squad chalked up a most respectable win-loss record at local meets and the state-wide March invitational at the U of A. The climax of the season was the Alaska State Forensics meet in Anchorage at the end of April. There in dramatic events West Valley took first, second, and third places in reader's theatre, technical portfolio, and one-act play, but West shone especially in forensics, where the outstanding team of Barsdate and Burns captured the state debate championship. Lory Barsdate completed a forensics Triple Crown for West with flrsts in oration and extemp, and with Jennifer Fate's placing in dramatic interp the West team sewed up a tidy second place in state. Clililmlttltiltiltl 4 Expressive Sandy Flodin accentuates her humorous interpretation of literature. K xiii. Preparing for an invitational round, Bernice L-aking a Sta:d OI' eneggyl Bemxze ,Bums Burns and Lory Barsdate do some last minute tocumentst er 'news urmg a es organizing. ournamen . .t .asewsrspnvmfw - Qwwswww-we-v.tww-. FRONT ROW: David Wheeler, Paula Barclay, Julie Hudson, Bernice Burns. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Burnside, Lory Barsdate, Chris Coleman, Rosalind Johnson, Nancy Schikora, Kathy Gibson. NOT PICTURED: Dan Herning, Bill Roth, Katie Neidhold, Jennifer Fate and Sandy Flodin. gg xx X N-ff W ,wi I 1 Putting thoughts into words, Kathy Gibson plants her point in the minds of her opponents. Loquacious competitors David Wheeler and Jennifer Fate rearrange for rebuttal. CHALLENGES AND FOREIGN CUISINE WERE A SLICE OF THE ACTIVITIES FOR THE LATIN AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUBS The Latin Club experienced a moderately active season, but the twelve talented Latin scholars put membership at a maximum. West's Latin teacher Mrs. Madsen advised the Club's activities which included a sledding party at the U of A ski hill as well as the Latin Christmas Dinner which was hosted during the Christmas vacation. Mrs. Madsen looks for an even greater response next year. Prospects look good , responded Madsen. The Club has proven that Latin is indeed very much alive-in the hallowed halls of West Valley. Those West students with exotic tastes who were also interested in a foreign language, were invited to join 4. 1 ,k,, I ..,. -i-v.,:, B f 4 M, . L., i, I Z x .' 1 f lg A if fqvr West's Foreign Language Club. In consistency with the Club's objectives, the Club's advisers were foreign language teachers Mrs. Van Enkevort and Ms. Peters. The Club's presiding officers included President Joni Papp and Vice Presidents Alice Hisamoto and Rosalind Johnson. The Club planned a wide variety of activities including parties, skiing, the International Club Dinner, a Mardi Gras party, and October Fest. While the Club did experience some membership difficulties, the members did organize some very successful events and played an active role at West. .,., . . 4 fe it nf- ' V F . 1 Strong man Kurtis Cooney holds up the entire Latin Club consisting of members Lory Nordgulen, Cliff Sharp, Mike McCarthy, Barb Setzer, Emily Fuller, Tammy Sanchez, Sheila Delong, Leslie Blevins, Debbie Dinkel, and Evelyn Degen. Amro Elshamma finishes a great day of skiing and fun in the inevitable Foreign Language Club munch down time. Exhibiting good will towards all, Alisa Katai and Carl Heidel prepare to call on Lathrop's International Club via a bus ride. 'fi is lt's feet up for Foreign Language Club members Bob Weeden, Bristol Weeden, Inga Espe, Mrs. Van Enkevort, Sally Aasland, Willie Papp, Jeanine Abel, lndrek Burggraf, Kristen Van Cleve, Alisa Katai, and mascot Carl Heidel. Harmonizing the night away, foreign language enthusiasts Kristen Van Cleve, Lenita Sheridan, Joe Sackinger, Paul Milan, Carl Heidel. Bob Weeden, and Eric Krejci, link arms while singing German songs. Munching down at the Foreign Language Club dinner President Joni Papp, food in hand, points out the repast to Jim Blair, Mrs. Van Enkevort, Lia Turner, and Inge Espe. FN .,,,. 'Gln M NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY COMBINED THE OLD AND THE NEW TO MAKE FOR AN EXCITING AND ENRICHING YEAR With Sponsor Sally Allison at the helm, the lneput Chapter of the National Honor Society launched itself into another exciting and productive year. The group planned many activities for the year, some traditional and some new and original. Among the new and original was the first NHS hayride. Those who took the lengthy ride in the back of the truck enjoyed throwing hay so much that the hayride may soon be a tradition with NHS. In the traditional role, the NHS sponsored the Annual Progressive Dinner and the Faculty Tea. The Progressive Dinner, celebrated as a complete success, boasted good food and company. When asked why the Honor Society put on these activities, President Rachel .Lindemann replied, We just do it for fun and because it is traditional. Also contributing their leadership to the group were Vice-Presidentg Lory Barsdate, Secretaryg Mark Lewis, Treasurer: Hans Stragier. Juniors who have maintained at least a 3.5 grade average or better may be inducted in the spring of the year to carry on the tradition of these outstanding students at West. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Allison. SECOND ROW: Jennifer Fate, Russ Talvi, Rachel Lindemann. THIRD ROW: Charlie Koo, Alice Hisamoto, Katie VanCleve, Leslie Monroe, Renee Dykema, Tina Deehr, Mike Cooney. FOURTH ROW: Mike Flodin, Andy Holman, Mark Lewis, Don Rice. BACK ROW: Diane Caldwell, Richard Hicks, Lory Barsdate. Looking and listening attentively, Mrs. Copeland treats her ears to the harmonious sounds of the orchestra at the annual NHS tea. Loaded up and ready to go, Mike Flodin, Scot Pausing to take a break, National Honor Stamps and Mark McWhirter look on as NHS Society Sponsor Mrs. Allison gives the members clamber onto the truck that will photographers a smile at the annual NHS tea. take them on the annual NHS hayride. xv .lrsL f.!' , . -. s.4..4.J Serving tea was one of the many services performed by Honor Society members at the annual Faculty Tea. Here member Tina Deehr offers service with a smile. -,.. .111 . Q 5 .... .s,. .. .. .W X --f M hu.. Voicing ideas, President Rachel Lindemann and Diane Caldwell discuss possibilities for future NHS activities while Alice Hisamoto and Katie VanCleve lend interested ears. yr: ..... 5 is 2 i Key to activities abbreviations on page 212 f ' .K -,H fm . Mfg 1, f . ff if 1 1 1' QEL Q ..,. , ,,,. 1 , 1 ,Q is ff ff- 1 k. 1 11 ' V 1 fi 5 ' . M 'ik 1 N he 4 Q 11144, QQJWK .v', Y I if ' MA! - 'G '7' SALLY ANN AASLAND Bionic: 12, FLC: 12, sc: 12, Trkarld: 12 JEANNINE ABEL FLC: 10, 11, 12 THERESA ACORD BRENDA F. ALLEN Zany senior band members Tina Deehr and Katie L Neidhoid practice March-ing in September. l Q, i gg 3, ,571-iffy. 4C. A XXX mm 151101 L W1 Q- . f . Y : . f .f A ' I V- .. , 'R 1 ff. 1 1 UR fi in 'Q T ' ' M Sli.. X w SYN T .1 aefa , A ji 1 11 Vx H v 1: 1 S X 'i A' 5 ls. I! E 23 .W J' if ,,, 1 . w, if gt f eww 0Z4?6,a,c1i1!Z'a CVM? Mm Mar! Eaunkk ROBERT D. ANDRESEN B: 10, 11, 12, srgs: 12, x-c Run: 11, 12, Trk8-Fld: 11, 12, Bb: 9, 10, 11 MIKE ASHTON DARRYL AVARA TROY L. BARNETT Bb: 10, 11 ARSDATE LORY ANN B sc: 11, 12, Dbxarrns: 10, 11, 12, Rfi: 9, 10, FLC: 10, 11, vbk 10, 11, Ed-12, Keyc: 11, 12, NHS: 11, vP-12 KARL BAURICK 193 cumzwm. FMMJ QMWWMM K 1, ' X W fblQ'YLQQQ ,K f Af ye 322 ' 'J U 4 nf- , ' 11 ,f f 7204360 'JJ' 3-4-'L 't - gfldzigfff MATT BURDICK Bb: 9, 10 ERNEST C. BURGGRAF Trk84FId: 10, 11, 12 ELLEN ALISON BELL CChr: 9, 10, 11, Sec-12, Blz 10, 11, 12, HockChr: 10, 11 CoCap-12, Drm: 10, 12 RICHARD BEST MARY JANE BEZONA KeyC: 10, 11, Gym: 9, 10, 11,CChr:9,10.11,12 LEEANN BIGNELL Gym: 11, Cheer: 9, CChr: 9 DAN BISHOP JAMES BLAIR NICOLE BONNEY Swim: 11 GILBERT BOOTH STEPHEN E. BURBECK Ftb: 10, 11, 12 xxx I Swms , I Jcwam 6911161591 I Zayinf 3,401 I Guarding their territory, the Senior crew rules over the halls. Qimm C0ld.L.:+.n,I,I Cgdwbwd I gm, ggfIQ WWW - bhpngfmpb Qhgwmm RHONDA 'ROWDY' BURKS WrestChr: 10, Blz: 11 BERNICE BURNS Dbt8.Frns: 10, 11, 12, B: 9, Ybk: 10, 11, 12, BIZ: 12, SC: 9, 10, 11, WrestChr: 9, Vb: 9, 10, 11, 12 JULIE ANN BURUD JV Vb: 9, .IVCheer: 9, PpC: 9, 10, 11, VCheer: 10, 11, CChr: 10, 11, 12, SC: 11, 12, Biz: 12 DIANE LEE CALDWELL V Rfl: 9, 10, 11, 12, B: 9, 10, 11,12, NHS: 11, 12 SUSAN CARBOY LORI CARLSON LOIS ANNE CARPENTER V Swim: 9, LttrGrI: 9, 10 PAT K.C. CASEY MARILYN L. CHILDERS Trk8-Fld: 10, X-C Run: 12, Bb: 10, 12, B: 10, 11, CChr: 12 STEPHANIE CHILDRESS Wrest Chr: 10, 11, Blz: 11 195 899751211 f I 99 -'Re MCM M W an-... my 777dl'g Dah! WARREN J. CHRISTIAN Rfl: 10, 11 CYNTHIA MARIE CLOBES KEVIN COILEY Hock: 10, 11, 12 TAMMERA LYNN CONOVER ART COOK MICHAEL COONEY KeyC: 9, 10, Sec-11, Treas- 12, NHS: 11, 12, SC: Sec-12, Ybk: 12 CARLA CORRIGAN Wrest Chr: 11, 12 CHRIS COTY REUBEN L. COWELL JEFF CROSS III Ftb: 9, 11, 12, wresr: 12, Trk8-Fld: 9, cchr: 9, 10, 11, 12, B: 9 ALLEN CROW MARY DAHL igpw ,, 1' FQ . ,if 0' , S' ll ,rt N 'VN va 1, K f if if ' X ns . fl? s Y 'tl 16 V Y g , fwq .fs I ' K -11 My sffflld' 4, 44444, Theresa DcfH!956y R :iii-,, A 'A gf A if 'Qm1.fL,0. ' N 3 4 3 ' 'S aa W' A 9, A X U , 2 Nkv fs V YA ,W LL .,,-??1n--fffal I, 1 ii A NZB QAIAQ, 1 1 SQQZW RENEE LISA DYKEMA SC: 11, 12-Sen. Prez, PpC: 10, 11, FLC: 10, 11, CChr: 12, NHS: 11, 12, Bionic: 12 LAURA FACE EBENAL i Dawn 'Douglas TINA LINA DEEHR x-c Run: 9, 10, 11, 12, x-c 9, 10, 11, 12, B: 9, 10, 11, FLC: 10, 12, NHS: 11, 12 THERESA DEMPSEY B: 9, 10, 11, .lv Vb: 9, 10, Trk8lFld: 10 JAMES DESROCHERS BRYAN DICKERSON GENE STEVE DINKEL DAWN DOUGLAS Blasting off into the realms of imagination, Mark McWhirter is awed by some brilliant notion. Ski 12, x if E I UIQ ' WATKSYWQJ To the amusement of Mrs. Mears, Phi- Iistine society 'president' Mike Flodin philosophizes on the art of girls. QQWWIQLQGM MMM? OSFIMA E ISHHMMH Wfgvfw jawn? zijn? :pi ' ' ZQAQ 1 ii- 52? 5 Lesffe. ILE-f-152. Gfljfwfldav BQSGZCILI' .affair 6417-rj 4 CJMEWEMM OSAMA ELSHAMMA JEFFREY MICHEAL ENGFER JV Ftb: 9, V Wrest: 9, V Trk8.FId: 9, Drm: 11, ArtC: 11 GARY FALLS Bb: 9, Tennis: 9, 10 JENNIFER LEE FATE V Swim: 11, Capt-12, Trk8.FId: 9, 10, 11, Bdmit: 10, 12, Cheer: 9, PpC: 9, FLC: 9, 10, JCL: 11, NHS: 11, 12, Dbt8.Frns: 11, 12, SC 9-CIPres, 10, 11, 12 Ybk: 11, 12, Blz: 11, CChr: 11 MARCIA KAIULANI FACE FENTON Bb: 1o, Mng-9, vb: 10, Bdmit: 9, 10, 11, Ybk: 11, 12, sc: 10, 11 MICHAEL S. FLODIN B: 9, 10, 11, Capt-12, StgB: 11, 12, Ftb: 9, 11, 12, Bb: 9, 10, Trk8.FId: 9, 10, 11, 12, KeyC: 11, VPres-12, NHS: 11, 12 LESLIE FOLTZ LYNDA FOSTER Bb: 9, Bdmit: 9, JV Cheer: 10, V Cheer: 11, 12, SC: 10 KIMBERLY ANN FYKE KEVIN GALLAGHER JOCELYN GANNON WrestChr: 10, Swim: 11 Cgoawoudl ,g9j,,..,,,Q 012212111 f7MMp.g,fff9fi74 - A - '4- QQWJ 'g!f9gd9dUY7 wfgvww X, Q . , 5 iw 4 1 5 - . , 1 Qjyv ,bi Jam Hailkfe ML, IVIELODY GARWOOD Bdmii: 9, 10, 11, Ybk: 12, BIZ: 12 DAN GERDES 319, 10, 11, 12, CChr: 12 TAM MY GITT JERRY GLEASON MARGERY GOLDGEHN TOBY L. GREEN CChr: 9,10, Pres-11, 12, Drm: VPres-11, 12, Bionic: 12, KeyC 11, 12,Blz:11, SC: 11, 12 PATTI JEAN GREGORY Bb: 9, 10, 11, 12 JOAN MARIE HAFELE Bb: 9, Cheer: 9, ArtC: 10 IVIIKE HALE DAVID HANNS CHRIS HARDING KeyC: 11, Biz: 10, 11, Bdmit: 11, ScFi: 11 -vw ZLQVM fL!c9lFfL5 QW WE x, Jw. 2 Completing their AP Lounging homework requires a group effort from Chris Sims, Mark McWhirter, Joni Papp, Carla Warren, David Wheeler, Toby Green, Toni Sanchez and Corrine Nesting. O O I ' - A A fi:- V 1 X ' 'M' me 5 ' X HZ' WLM ri I-JJJQ :mam .11-1:1 .... ,ki . I .... if- 1 , 5 1: , ,a ' - B X ei-0 , 1 ' L N , ' Q es 1 Hi 1532! ,, if v, I R, X X . 1 Rwcyw 'X :F S Q RW Q 2 xv S- .0 NX A X E1 1 R .K 5 2 af 5 ' R Q 5 is 5 3 I x 2 1 x S I Wm, Gimp ' wf Ro 9 ffL.L,0,U I fi, GARY HASKINS RICHIE HAYWARD CHIEF Hock: 9, 11, 12 DEIRDRE HELFFERICH Mind's Eye Lit Mag JULIA HENDRICKSON CATHERINE HENZIE RICHARD J. HICKS III Key C: 9, 10, 11, Pres-12, Bd of Dir, SC: RecSec-12, ScFi: 12, Dbt8:Frns: 11, Bionic: 12- orgnzr, ChssC: 9, 10, Swim: 11 ALICE HISAMOTO NHS: 11, 12, B: 9, 10, 11, 12, Drm: 11, 12, PpB: 10, 11, 12, FLC: 11, 12, Trk8:FId: 12 ANDREW J. HOLMAN V Ftb: 10, 11, 12, V Bb: 9, 10, 11, 12, NHS: 11, 12, Cchr: 12 TERRI HUDSON Gym: 9, 10, Drm: 12, Blz: 11 JOHN ROY HUPPRICH 1 ' 4 3 ,J Q1 so-A ci 5 7 ' Q A ,Q Q35 X W JKT 4 5 if? A f Erik Jegfum jffewvff ,fn JQAXJ 222 - f 2 g. :A V S fig '- NL-' - g 1 if il , ' 1. J, 4 ?2gLF 3 'X .Judd KQAI 7Dam:e21. fdgllef J ,- 3 X E, 1. ' ms. vw . H rx i , , , 5 f .- gs In 3.3! fs. ,H 1 J 1 , 2? 1 X 1 1 5 W x 1, k L F . A X Lx. fi if ' J.: film mf' 5 if -3 ge, V A H V1 .515-'-,U x. -2 A H1519 , -g , lfkiigxg -gi 1. gn ' 95? X lf? s' 957, N iw +4 ,M ' 'K ,ui r S 51 x S' 5 J 416' ggi wil: f .i in rim Q U6 f ll , A C, E . ffm!-L ,awe ERIC JEGLUM ROSALIND JOHNSON JIM JONES JENNIFER L. JORDAN B: 9, 10, 11, 12, StgB: 10, 11, 12, PpB: 9, 10, 11, 12, JV Vb: 9, B: Lib-11, 1stLieut-12 JUDY KAHL PANEEN KELLER DELORIS ANN KELLY CChr: 9, Hock: 9 JOSEPH A.C. KENNEBEC ChssC: 10, KeyC: 11, 12, Bionic: 12, BIZ: 11, 12, ScFi: 11, 12, M.E.Lit Mag: 11, 12, Ed, TAMMY KOERFER SC: 11, Cheer: 10 CHARLES CHA-KWANG KOO NHS: 11, 12, Key C: 11, 12, SC: 12, CITreas, Orch: 10, Lib-11, 12, Bionic: 12, ChssC: 10, X-C Ski: 10, 11, X-C Run: 12, Bdmit: 10, 11, 12 HEIDI KOPPENHAVER Cheer: 11, Vb: 11, Spt: 11, CChr: 9 GLENDA DAWN KROSHUS 201 BRIAN 426 LESCHORN Bb: 9, BIZ: 11 DARRYL LESTER MARK LEWIS B: 9, 10, 11, KeyC: 11, NHS: 11, 12, vbk: 12 KIM MARIE LIETZKE DrIIT: 9, Trk8:FId: 9, Bomber 11 RACHEL ANN LINDEMANN X-C Ski: 10, 11, FLC: 10, 11, NHS: Pres-118:12, Orch: 9, 12, AFS: 12 MARILYN H. LIZOTTE KRISTEN LLOYD Hack Chr: 10, NHS: 11, 12, CChr: Sec-10, Pres-11, VPres 12, Baz: 10, 11, Ed-12, Ppc: 10, Drm: 12 KEVIN LONG ERIC MACCHIONE Aasland and Joni Papp d MARTIN R. MARLEY MICHAEL CURTIS MCCOTTER DON MCFARLAND SCOTT K. NICHENRY B: 9, SigB: 9 KIM IVICNAVISH DALE MICHAEL NICRAE ArtC: 12 MARCK MCWHIRTER X-CRun: 9, 10, 12, X-CSki: 9 Trk8-Fld: 9, 10, 11, 12, Bionic 12, KeyC: 12, Chss C: 9, 10, 11 12 DANNY MEDLIN Swim: 11, 12, DivngT: 11, 12 THOR MELCHIOR Drm: 10, 11, 12, ScFi: 12, Ybk 11, 12 LESLIE MONROE FLC: 9, SC:Treas-11, Sec 12, NHS: 11, 12, CChr: 12, Trk8-Fld: 12, Ybk: 12 DAN MOODY , ,.,.,,ig Q 1 ,, QS-pw N-sw S xxx' ,M-N' Af GUAM JQMBZXOIXQ5 IAN MORRISON B: 9, 10, 12 KATHERINE FRANCES KATIE NEIDHOLD X-CSki: 9, B: 10, 11, 12, StgB: 12, Blz: 10, 11 SC:StudentBodyV-Pres, 12, NatSkiPatroI: 9, 10, 11, 12 Jaw ' J4rPmumJ.flb1dhoLd'Yv CORRINE DIXIE NESTING BARRIE NEUBACHER Blz: 12 GINI NUSSER 55 Fflff Afimbaahar Gb!-I. Afwscr' CHERYL NOWOTTNICK TIM OATES BUDDY OGDEN ,MM Gait-lc: Yiddy Ogden. QUQQYO ma 50' mm 5,4-,A MDMA !P o JONI PAPP BioC: 10, JCL: 10, 11, FLC 11, P-12, Artc: ArtC: 11, Bionic: 12, SC: 12 KELLY PASCHALL RICHARD PEARS DANA PELOW MONA PERDUE Project NOW: 9, 10 JOANNE PERKOWSKI M.E.LirMag: 12 BECKY PUZICK FRED DOUGLAS RANDOLPH Keyc: 9, 10, 11, 12, Hock: 9, 10 Q37 5. 'dk CINDY PIKE Vv: 11, CChr: 11, B:9 MICHELLE N. PIZA JVCHeer: 10, BCheer: 11, Biz: 12, PpC: 10 KAREN POSTHUMUS PpC: 11, GerC: 9, 10, 11, KeyC: 10, 11 7, Mani!! Z Amywwf, LZ? 4 Jag fucldvnan MARTY RAWLINS III Ftb: 12, Wrest: 9, 10, 11, 12 ERIC A. RHUDE Bionic: 11, 12, KeyC: 11, 12, ScFi: 12, Blz: 11, ChssC: 9, 11 12 DONALD RICE NHS: 11, 12, Blz: 10, SciC: 10 101fw.J1-'77' ,bran AMY RICHARDS RALPH RICHWINE GAIL ROBERTS ESIPIL, Klbhwfic Gaff 76056145 AL ROBINSON LES ROGERS BILL ROTH Swim: 12, Dbt8.Frns: 12 if dk!! 5305 I Siva Q.. JAY RUCKMAN CLIFF G. RUTT Hock: 9, 10, 12 MARY SACKINGER X-CSki: 10, FLC: 10, 12 V Li iiii -,,i E1, , if fn ' . ii xk fig 5? N CW VWM7 fa ae Ef'L7,lfL me i A .. E 1. , Q. ,f , DAVID sALA ': ' DRUSKA L. ' fi- SALISBURY ,xx X 5 sg QM W 1' , K K g , 5 91, X X -. ,xx Q X ,f x X, E Q E S Q David Zvfa WW' wr,.,,,:,,.W.fx is at an :mf 354 53 , , , ,ie f f , N u gi 1 1 :R K its -1.-5 3'-A 2 3 P : X sw X 3113: Ng ' px K A 5 x w X + T U C1INLuLru.lCUC6O.nCh.1 Qwgmm - 1 -- -.1L5 :.,,-Exl . 5315 - - We 4--1 K- if gf ,gm ' .f - 1 -, T Qi :SX ik gf X jqln SS A KW Qwzffwv. ' C A f lfyu-w 'L.e.lw'H- Krrn. Sc raggfn. 1 ff ,Mmm Qamw ANTOINETTE E. SANCHEZ Trk8-Fld: 10, B: 9, 10, 11, 12, ArtC: ROSEANN SANOSKI .IAQUELINE JAY SCHLOESSER Vb: 11, Tl'k8:Fld: 9 JEFF SCHLOESSER MARIE uvncxvy ANNELIESE FACE SCHRUF X-CRun: 9, 10, Capt-11, 12, V Bb: 9, 10, 11, Capt-12, Bdmit: 9, 10, 11, 12, SC: 9, 10, 11, Ybk: 11, 12 BRYAN LEE SCOTT RON SCROGGIN LENITA SHERIDAN M.E.LitMag: 11, 12, FLC: 10, 11 ScFi: 10, CChr: 11, 12, BIZ: 11, 12, Drm: 10, 11, 12 SALLY ANNE SHERMAN CCh: 9, 10, 11, 12, Trk8:Fld: 9, 10, 11, 12, X-CRun: 10 SwimT: 11, 12, DivingT: 11, 12, SC: 9, FLC: 9, 10, Gym: 9 207 5,:Mg,9:M iiii in ' .' : 1 I , :W I' 123533 it, ' ,I 1x 'f 'ff A EIL6-8'lU-A of ' ,ggi ww, ,pm-:W I ,Aux Lawn E V - + I IS if k :sw H wmv.-,. ,X !,!1f2a,c,A,.1,.i9 Lil! ,a6,,fJ27w Zqvndoc Su SAMUEL KIRKWOOD SHERMAN x-cnun: 9, 10, 11, vb: 9, Swim: 9, 10, x-cski: 9, 11, wresr: 1o, Trk a. Fm: 9, 10, 12, soccr: 10, FLC: 9, 11, 12, Key c: 9, 10 DEBORAH L. SIMMONS CHRIS SIMS Drm: 12 EMBER SNYDER JANET SPENCER STEVE SPENCER J. SCOT STAMPS V. Bdmit: 10, 11, 12, ScFi: 11, 12, KeyC: 11, Sec-12, M.E.LitMag: 12, Bionic: 12- orgnzr TED STAMPS V. Bdmit: 10, 11, 12, Bionic: 12, KeyC: 10, 11, V Pres-12 X-CRun: 11, 12, ScFi: 11, Pres-12 HANS J. STRAGIER B: 9, 10, 11, 12, Hock: 11, 12, ChssC: 9, 10, X-C Run: 12, ScFi: 12, Bionic: 12 LINDA STROZEWSKI RUSS TALVI nb: 11, 12, wresr: 9, 11, 12, sc: 12, NHS: 11, 12, JCL: 11, Keyc: 9, 10, vbk: 10, 11 Ed-12, LAWRENCE ROBERT TARNOWSKI 90176161 'YAQJDU Qzzbfizz Ymwag RICHARD TAYLOR DON THEOPHIL US Bb: 11, SC: 10, BIZ: 11 Co Ed 12 DEBRA THIES B: 9, 10, 11, 12, StgB: 11 2 STAN THOMAS Dbt8-Frns: 11, Blz: 12 TED TISDALE ANITA TOMANY FLC: 9, Ybk: 12, Drm: 11, ArtC: 11 Varslty cager Joe Miller shines the court and West Valley with his presence DAVE TOTIN TERRY LEE UNDERWOOD X-CRun: 9, 10, X-CSki: 9, 10, Trkarld: 9, 10, 11,12,Ftb:11,12 KATHERINE VAN CLEVE B: 9, 10, 11, 12, NHS: 11, 12, FLC: 10, 11, 12, SciC: 10, X-CSki: 9 PETER VAN FLEIN Bb: 9, 10, 11, V Ftb: 9, 11, Swim: 11, X-CRun: 9, 10, Trk8.FId: 9, 10, 11, SC: 11 i N The Senior Bail guarantees a lifetime of . memories for Chris Harding and Kim Fyke. 210 lip'- 1, QXJZ. ' 1 0 1 nJJizN.U-uwck i 'A 'ii1'i'9 Mm 75115 Milner QLZJWWM Kfub Eels Waugaman ,fa-,,,v, Q 9 Y M7 A A Z TOM AN HOOMISSEN 45512 Hock: 9, 10, X-CRun: 9, B: 9 Biz: 10, 11, sc: 9, 10 GLEN ALLAN VEHMEIER WALTER VIERECK B. 9 DONNA VONDERHAAR cums WALLACE ESQ. Hock: 9, 10, 11, 12, V Ftb: 10, 12, Blz: 11, SC: 9, 10, KeyC: 9 TONY WALLNER JAMES WANG Ybk: Photog- 12, Blz: 10 CARLA J. WARREN Rflz 9, 10, Blz: 11, M.E.Lit Mag: 11, 12 KRIS WASHELESKI sc: 10, 11, Jvcheer: 9, 10, VCheer:11 11 EDS WAUGAMAN SHANNON LYNNE WEST ArtCg 9, Bdmit: 9, 10, Ybk: 11, 12, SC: CITreas-10 .Ra.13,U5YeeTID I I wayfzflzcam 'YW-,GT-Luau LLf?U7.zz1n1 RAY WHEAT DAVID SCHROEDER WHEELER M.E.LitMag: 12, KeyC: 12, ScFl 12,DbtLFrns:9,10,12,ChssC 12 CHERYL WILHELM B: 9, 10, 11, 12 CHERYL WILLIAMS MARY ANN WOLF BECKY WOOD GRADUATING JUNIORS MARLEYNE DAVIS KATHY FRANZ WrestChr: 10, sc: 10, 11 SANDY LEE ,. iq DONNA MURSCH ' X .ww MARIO ROEDERER ...Q- gg: SENIORS NOT PICTURED SENIOR HONORS ROBERT ANDRESEN-All State Honor Band 12 LORY BARSDATE-Quill 8t Scroll 10, 11, 125 Alaska Girls State GovernorV115 Girls Nation 115 Who's Who Among American High School Students 11, 125 City Winner, Elks Know Your State Government Test 115 Governor's Commission on the Administration of Justice, Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee 11, 125 National Merit Finalist 125 Junior Keyheart, Key Club 115 Princess, Senior Ball 12 ELLEN BELL- Quill 8. Scroll 10, 11, 12 MARY BEZONA-Most Valuable, Gymnastics 105 All State Choir 115 Sophomore Keyheart, Key Club 10 BERNICE BURNS-Quill 8. Scroll 11, 125 Homecoming 9, 10, 115 Princess, Junior Prom 11 JULIE BURUD-Most Valuable, Varsity Cheerleading 105 Underclassmen Inspirational Award, Concert Choir 115 First Princess, Junior Prom 115 Homecoming Queen 12 MICHAEL COONEY- Most Dedicated, Key Club 11 JEFF CROSS-Most Improved, Varsity Football 115 All State Choir 12 RENEE DYKEMA-Who's Who Among American High School Students 115 Princess, Senior Ball 12 JEFFREY ENGFER-Journalism Award 11 JENNIFER FATE- Quill 8. Scroll 11, 125 Who's Who Among American High School Students 115 Junior Prom Queen 115 Princess, Senior Ball 12 MARCIA FENTON-Quill 8. Scroll 11, 12 MICHAEL FLODIN-Who's Who Among American High School Students 115 All State Band 12 LYNDA FOSTER-Most Valuable, Varsity Cheerleading 11 TOBY GREEN-All State Honor Choir 10, 125 Who's Who Among American High School Students 115 Junior Prom King 115 Second Prince, Senior Ball 12 RICHARD HICKS-Alaska Boys State 105 School Representative, Hugh O'Brian Leadership Seminar 105 American Academy of Achievement 115 State Winner, American Legion Oratory Contest 11 ANDREW HOLMAN-Most Improved, Varsity Basketball 115 All Conference Team, Varsity Basketball 115 All Conference Team, Varsity Football 11, 125 Who's Who Among American High School Students 115 First Prince, Junior Prom 115 First Prince, Senior Ball 12 JENNIFER JORDAN-Honor, Concert and Stage Band, American School London 115 All State Honor Band 125 All Northwest Honor Band12 JOSEPH KENNEBEC-Creative Composition Award 10 CHARLES KOO-Outstanding New Member, Key Club 115 Citizen Ambassador Program 125 Who's Who Among American High School Students 11 - f BRIAN LESCHORN-Quill 8. Scroll 11 RACHEL LINDEMANN-Most Inspirational, Cross Country Skiing 10, 115 All State Orchestra 12 I A KRISTEN LLOYD-All Northwest Choir 12 I MARK McWHIRTER-Commended Student, National Merit Scholarship 12 LESLIE MONROE-Senior Ball Queen 12 ,, KATIE NEIDHOLD-National College of Education Competitive Scholarship 125 Queen, Valentines Dance 115 Mrs. Santa Claus, Christmas Dance 12 MICHALLE PIZA-Most Improved, Varsity Cheerleading 11 MARTIN RAWLINS-Most Improved, Varsity Wrestling 11 5 ERIC RHUDE-Alaska Boys State 115 Who's Who Among Americanfii 5' High School Students 11 ,E ' s,si-s gs DONALD RICE-Quill 8. Scroll 105 Who's Who Among 5AmericaniHigh School Students 115 National Merit Scholarship SemifFinaIist512 DRUSKA SALISBURY-All State Orchestra 10, 11, 125 National S Orchestra Award 115 Orchestra Service Award 115 AlliNorthwest . Orchestra 12 5 MARIA MlCKY SCHRUF-Most Outstanding Sophomore, Student 5 Council 105 All Region Team, Varsity Girls Basketball 10, 11, 125 All Tourney Team, 1978 Girls State Basketball Team 115 Most Valuable, Varsity Girls Basketball 10, 11, 125 AIaskagGirls State 11 5 - LENITA SHERIDAN-Alaska Girls State 115 Quill St Scroll 11, 12 SAM SHERMAN-Most Valuable, Soccer 10 5 5, STEVE SPENCER-Alaska Boys State 11 55 or 5 4 ,Q J. SCOT STAMPS- March of Dimes Youth Coordination ifor West Valley, 12 S 1 TED STAMPS-Most Valuable, Varsity Badminton 11 I , RUSSELL TALVI- Quill 81 Scroll 10, 11, ,125 Alaska BoysiState 115 Who's Who Among American High School 'Students 115 Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award 125 First Place 132 lbs., Region VI Wrestling 125 Prince, Homecoming 115 Prince, Junior Prom 115 Homecoming King 125 Senior Ball King 12 DEBBIE THIES-Alaska State Honor Band 12 TOM VAN HOOMISSEN-SAE Award 105 Quill 8. Scroll 11, 125 Prince, Homecoming 9, 105 Prince, Junior Prom 11 ' CHRIS WALLACE-Prince, Senior Ball 12 CARLA WARREN-Quill 81 Scroll 11 SHANNON WEST-Quill St Scroll 11, 125 Creative Writing Award 115 Airbrush 115 DECA 12 DAVID WHEELER- Best Math Student 95 Who's Who Among American High School Students 11, 125 National Merit Semi-Finalist 12 Gtosgsggv OE ,EESA BBEREVIATIONQ5 , j if 5 TITLE ki Art Club ..,... Q if ABBIREVIATION 5 - ,.,.,. ArtC Badminton , .. .... Bdmit Band ......,.. .,...., B Basketball .... ..., B b Biology Club ..,. ..,.BioC Bionic ...... ..., B ionic Blizzard .... ...., B lz Captain ,.... .,.... C apt Co-Captain .... ..,. C oCap Co-Editor .... ...,. C o-Ed Cheerleading ..... Cheer Chess Club ,......... .. ,... ChssC Concert Choir ..,.. Q ,...,. Cross Country Running Cross Country Skiing .. .,..,..CChr .....X+CRun ......X-CSki Debate and Forensics .,,., ..,.. ID bt8-Frns Diving Team ............ ...,. D ivngT DramafThespians .... ...... D rm Drill Team , .... ,..,. ...., D r IIT Editor ..,,..,,,..,.... Football .,.,.....,....,,. Foreign Language Club German Club ......,.. Gymnastics ,... .,..,. Hockey ..,,.......,, 5. . International Club .... Junior Classical League Junior Varsity ........, Key Club ......,,...., 5 ...... ..,...Ed .....Ftb .....,.FLC .l...GerC ....Gym ..,..Hock ...,.lntNatC .....,JCL ........JV ,,.,.KeyC Lettergirl .....,,,,. .1 ..,, -. , , ,..,.. Lttrgrl Minds Eye Literary Magazine ..,. MELitMag National ,Honor ,Society g ., . ,....... . , , .NHS National Ski Patrol ..,. I .... . , , .NatSkiPatrol ,Orchestra ,.......,.... , . . 4 . . . . .Orch 5r,5, QfgPepjClubii 15t15i ....,. 5 . , . , . . , . . .PpC 'Presitteint . . . . . . . . .Pres!Prez 5 Rlfle?CIub ........., ..,,..... R fl I Science Club ....,... ,,.... S ciC Science Fiction Club .. , ..,. ScFi Secretary .....,....... ....,..,, S ec Soccer ,.,.......,.. ......,,,. S ocr Student Body ..... .... S tudentBody Student Council ,.., ..,........ S C Swim Team ...,... ....... S wim Track and Field 4 , . , ...., Trk8tFld Treasurer ....... ...., T reas Varsity ,,.......,. ........, V Vice President .,.. ,,,.. V Pres Volleyball ,,..,,. ...... V b Wrestling ,.... ..... W rest Yearbook . . ..,...,.,..,....,.....,.,..,......,. .,... Y bk KAREN ADKINS THOR BAKER DEWAYNE BATES SETH BIRKHOLTZ STEVE BLUEKENS RICHARD BUTTON DAVID CRAWFORD WAYNE CRUMPLER TROY DELNICKI BARBARA EDMUNDS TOM GIBSON MIKE GIVENS DANIEL GUADIANE STEVE HAGEL BILL HIDDEN BRIAN JOHNSON RANDY JORGENSEN STEVE KAUFFMAN HANS KOK ALBERT LAWSON MITCHELL LONG ROSE LOWERY scott Mccumav Jos MILLER TIMONA Pserens FRANK RHINES mxvio RosAoulk ANNE Rowmsiu FRANK sANtoRA JAYNE vicNoLA NICK wlLuAMs mrtiiqpggziizanittn are hidden in the maze of letters below How and never skip letters We have started you off the letters will not be used Super AURORA many can you find by consulting the brief by circling HOLMBERG the answer to ifl In sleuths should be able to identify 15 or more clues? The names are read forward backward the diagram The names may overlap and names easily Answers on page 224 YROTHAZSJNWBKD BXREGNILLEHSFP PADTQECXCI IEJO MKRYXPAEBDTBVM CCKSIELTNHEYXE GALNDLZHAOKDGR UWEVIAGCMLTNRO ICPHDDTMEDVFEY GRPLYWCEEJUIBW AMEKYDI LRCGSMM NLRSCHRUFMZPLR AHDGS I FCWI LCOX QTANQCOSTTAYH FIUZEKVHBKRFAS KDSLWSCOTTMQUN Clues 7. Captain of the hornblowers 14. Master of the matmen 8. Senior senior 15. Clan of aquajocks Fearless leader of Student Councils 9. Artful quarterback 16. Paternal counselor W V.'s pal with coaching flair 10. Annual teacher 17. Test tube teacher Super sports sisters 11. Officer with the famous laugh 18. Pioneer female of Key Club Sultan of Swat 12. Leads the girls who lead the cheers 19- Attendance Wiz Terror on a track or on skis 13. The key to the club 20- Hearty healer The names of 20 prominent people at West up, down or diagonally, are in a straight line letters may be used more than once. but all His thing is being king '54 is K E. it 4' aft Exciting, new experiences come with new territory as Hans Kok, a Rotary exchange student, from Holland discovers. The two legislators from Alaska display nervousness before debate on their bill starts on the senate floor at Girl's Nation. iinsertl Alaskan Delegates from Girls State, Lory Barsdate and Gina Zadra pose in the Lincoln Memorial. Over the span of their high school careers, through superior academic achievement and interest, a select few earn for themselves the opportunity to broaden their horizons and expand the quality of their education. Boys and Girls State, and the American Field Service are two such educationally expanding programs offered to West students. For five power-packed days during May 1978, five guys and four gals from West participated in Boys and Girls State. The guys traveled to Camp Carol via the Alaska Railroad while the gals winged their way South to Sitka. The program, which was nearly identical for both Boys and Girls State, allowed for an in-depth study of Alaska's State Government and how it operates. The participants gained insight into the operational intricacies of our state government through the establishment of a mock government whereby the students elected from among themselves a Governor, Lt. Governor, Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and representatives and senators to comprise the legislature. The writing of bills and other legislative activities familiarized the students with the three branches of our state government. Political enthusiast Lory Barsdate, who was elected as Governor of Girls State, was also selected as one of two senators to represent Alaska at Girls Nation: an extension of Girls State. Barsdate flew to our nation's capitol and with her fellow participants, learned the ins and out of our Federal Government. Barsdate commented on the experience, . .it was more intense than Girls State really a high powered political scene. The girls also spent time touring Washington D.C.'s historical points of interest. High up on the list of educationally enriching topics are the various foreign exchange student programs. The faculty and student body of West Valley was extremely lucky to have become so well acquainted with two young men from overseas. Hans Kok and Vitorio Casarin visited Fairbanks and West Valley under the sponsorship of Rotary international. Kok, a Senior Senior graduated from high school prior to coming to West as a sixteen year old Senior and returned to Holland over the summer. Casarin, also a Senior, plans to remain in Fairbanks for another year before returning to Brazil, Two West students, Rachel Lindemann and Paula Barclay, were selected by a panel of American Field Service affiliates to take part in the AFS Foreign Exchange Program. Barclay left for Brazil at the start of the second semester, but Lindemann was uncertain of her destination until the last minute. For their proficiency at essay writing, West Juniors Ken Elbert and Karen Hilliard took an all-expense paid trip to Juneau as a result of winning in the Know Your State Government Contest. While at the Capitol, Elbert and Hilliard stayed with Elks Lodge members, met with State officials and attended sessions of the Legislature. Ambassadors from West visited points around the state and nation, and benefited from the variety of programs. West also benefited from the experience of sharing the school year with two Foreign exchange students. AMBASSADORS TO AND FROM WEST VALLEY RECEIVED AND PROVIDED MANY VALUABLE EXPERIENCES FNIIWEXVXSSXQTXD IDQDLQES I ' Rotary exchange student Vltorio Casarin shows an interest in West's science curriculum. , get 5 ., Sis 6 Y gn 1978 Stateswomen: Micky Schruf, Lory 1978 Boys State Representatives: Russ Talvi, Barsdate, Kristin Lloyd, Lenita Sheridan Erlc Rhude, Andy Holman, Toby Green, NOT PICTURED: Steve Spencer. , ,sys I1 I lxf: E x Nwwq F 5 5 I I -fe ,A 1 1 fQ ., 1 A W., ..-....---,.- K West Valley's versatile Wolfpack Band marches at football games, plays concerts, acquires musical fame through competition, and yes, every Spring departs on a magical musical tour of the state. The magic of the '79 band tour stemmed from the fact that West's musicians employed their collective musical talents to spread good will to communities from Fairbanks to Cordova. The band's '79 Spring Tour which spanned six days and included concert performances in four different communities, differed from past tours since it focused on Southcentral Alaska rather than Southeastern. Taking advantage of the Richardson Highway and the Alaska Marine Highway, the sixty or so band members played one concert in each of the following towns: Glennallen, Susitna, Valdez and Cordova. Most concerts were performed by combining the Stage and Concert Bands. On the return trip to Valdez from Cordova, the band was taken on a free side trip to see impressive Columbia Glacier that jutts out into Prince William Sound. On their return to Fairbanks, director Mr. Wiese, one of the band's seven chaperones, commented on another enjoyable tour and stated that as always, we were generally well received in the area high schools 1. ', ' is .Axel , ,,., Pi -----......,,Q.,:3 --xi .L Defying the laws of gravity, John Dempsey and Paul Milan spend some time clinging to waiting to boafd the ferry if' Valdez' b?nd poles- members take in the beautiful mountain backdrop. .,..., ..., . , N 1 N Underway, passengers aboard the ferry are . . . entertained b the Wolf ack band on the o Performmg m Valdez' the stage band gwes sea y P pen their audience a show to remember. CZ ,F TOURING WEST STUDENTS TOOK A CLOSE-UP VIEW OF OUR FEDERAL D GOVERNMENT, AND SPREAD MUSICAL GOOD WILL Heading East, Rose Sanoski, Janice Trumbull, Cook, and Ken Elbert got a close-up view of Liz Tonkins, Marcie Hassebroek, Paul Brown, Washington, D.C. and our Federal Margery Goldgehn, chaperone Mrs. Ray, Art government. 1 y fa! f' J Between the dates of April 21 and 28, 1979, eight West students made the long trip from Fairbanks, Alaska to Washington, D.C. in connection with the nationwide Close-Up program. The Close-Up program involves high school students and teachers from all over the United States and presents them with the opportunity to become acquainted with the mechanics of our Federal government. The program caters to the cause of promoting greater student understanding and participation in government. Students are encouraged to take an interest in current political issues and to gain a more complete understanding of governmental concepts. Because of this program, eight West students under the guidance of Mrs. Doris Ray Cthe group's chaperonej, are now better informed and hopefully more interested in the workings of our Federal government. Perhaps for these fortunate West students, government is no longer distantly removed, but is rather close and familiar. Kill? E8 WD rx! ..,...-M -ff' -s 6 . he S' ,aw Creating entertainment or just being crazy is not hard for All-State members Paul Milan, Mike Flodin, Arun Sharma, Paul Brown, Flute playing talent earned Bobbie Doner a Richard Tremarello, and Bryan Dickerson. seat in the All-Northwest Honor Band. HARMONIOUS MUSIC SWEETENED THE AIR AT ALL-STATE, ALL- NORTHWEST, MUSIC FEST CONCERTS 'E Concentration couldn't be more apparent in Jenny Jordan's face as she practices during All-Northwest. Hours of practice and dedication show in the eyes of choir members as they performed their last number Oh Come Let Us Sing for Music Festival. The standing ovation they received was just as rewarding as their score of 31. One of the greatest honors for a music student is to be selected to All-State Honor or All-Northwest choir, band or orchestra. All-State students are selected through audition tapes sent to a panel of music directors. The directors listen to the tapes and then select the qualifying students from throughout Alaska. West Valley's eleven All-State band, and five All- State choir members proceeded to Juneau where they rehearsed diligently from November 9-11 and then presented their concerts on the third evening fthe 11thJ. All-State orchestra, meanwhile, rehearsed and performed in Anchorage over these same dates. All-Northwest students also auditioned by way of tapes screened ' F2 C: Oz ...- Q ,.. f- 5 wwf' ' rm .1 Wx 5 If 44 K2 Q JEL'-L 9' MF' 'ETS' 15 at M . ' sg X F- N f Q Q , v ' 5 . 1-fr- X- f , H I , 3315- + f' 5431 ff? ,..+e ' 'qi 4 4 . F J. k wa, r EJ ix! , VA?, 1 V f I A W W ' 1' I ff x A ' ' . , 5 5 QQ h h Ii .. . Q,,i' ,m,,, 14.-N M '1 Q 3. 1 Q, 4- 1. 2 1 lk ef fi ,itfwfi s - Q sf ,-34 5 ix' 2? 3' iq 9, ,R Q ,Y If is - f N '- - 1 W M' . 4, .1 1 - , x ' 12, k. 03- f .17 ' , , A Efkib P -if M 4 YNf QC Qi S.- SPECIAL PEOPLE CAPTURING UNIQUE HONORS DETERMINED WEST'S GENUINE EXCELLENCE As pointed out by NEA, Gene Dewild truly directing theater productions such as earned his Teacher of the Year Award by CarnivaI . instructing drama classes with expertise, and ine highest honor attainable by any high school journalist is to become a member of Quill and Scroll. To achieve membership in this organization, one must exhibit high quality journalistic talent while working on the West Aurora, Mind's Eye or Blizzard. New members of Quill and Scroll are inducted each spring following careful consideration by journalism teachers. Membership is announced at the Scholastic and Fine Arts Awards banquet. Since Quill and Scroll is an international organization, its members receive bulletins that keep them up to date on high school journalism. QUILL AND SCROLL MEMBERS? FRONT ROW Russ Talvi, Jennifer Fate, Bernice Burns, Tom Van Hoomissen, BACK ROW: Shannon West, Lory Barsdate, Carla Warren, Lenita Syeridan Ellen Bell, Kristen Lloyd, Marcia Fenton, and Marcie Hassebroek The Faculty member of the Year Award is bestowed upon a pleased Mrs. Sally Allison at the supplement assembly. The award, sponsored by the Aurora Yearbook, was voted upon by students and faculty who based their decisions upon teacher involvement, sincerity and spirit. ' game During breakfast, inductees plan for a NHS picnic. Q Q5 i Sits? . 25 , fre, ..,. They came at about 10:00 on Wednesday night, May 2. Old NHS members made their rounds with squirt guns and masks, picking up the suprised initiates and taking them blindfolded to the school. There the new members were put to work cleaning the school and straightening library books. After the work was done, everyone proceeded to the gym for badminton and basketball, after which everyone bedded down in sleeping bags in the gym, supposedly to get some sleep. Awakened again to the sound of a trumpet at 4:45 A.lVl., the new members were informed of the duties of NHS and treated to a breakfast cooked by the old members. Following formal induction ceremonies several days later, the inductees became full fledged members to carry on the NHS tradition. ' Along with other new members, initiate Susan Jones has to wear her pin throughout the day. 221 ATHLETIC Within West's wide spectrum of varsity sports there existed a number of Wolfpack athletes who on the playing field achieved spectacularly for the glory of their teams and of West Valley. All of these athletes received precisely what they deserved: noteworthy recognition. For their efforts, Mark Perry, Dave Lambert, .lack Dunshie, Micky Schruf and lan White were selected as Daily News-Miner Prep Athletes of the Week. Mark Perry and Dave Lambert were both selected for their football ' talents while Jack Dunshie was chosen for his puck pushing, Micky Schruf was picked for her round ball tactics and lan White was named for his worth as a harrier. ln the All-Region Team aspect of the '78-'79 sports picture, West come out well represented. Following the Region Vl Boys Basketball Championship game, two All-Region Teams, were announced. Net man Andy Holman was named to the Basketball All-Region Team, while Varsity leader of cheers Randi Freeman was chosen for the spirit- rousing Regional counterpart. Girls selected for basketball skills were West's Girls Varsity Captain Micky Schruf and teammate Shelby Hutton. West's sole representative to the All-Region Volleyball squad was Sophomore Lori Meier. West Matmen Craig Woods, Russ Talvi, Marty Rawlins, and Steve Kauffman were all chosen to the All-Region Wrestling Team. Representing West Valley on the All-Region Hockey Team were puck chasers Jack Dunshie, Sam Freese, and Richie Hayward. i TOP PICTURE: Spectacular sports persons Sam Freese, Lori Meier, Richie Hayward, Dave Lambert and Mark Perry exemplify West's excellent athletic program. BOTTOM PICTURE: West's All- Region athletes Marty Rawlins, Steve Kauffman, Russ Talvi, Randi Freeman, Shelby Hutton and Jack Dunshie, brandish the tools of their trade. 4 L HONORS TOP PICTURE: A fine collection of West super athletes includes Steve Kauffman, Andy Holman, Schruf Jennifer Toman Ian White BOTTOM PICTURE- Railbelt All- Dave Schram, Micky , y, . . Conference players are Jeff Cross, Jack Dunshie, Terry Nance, Shane Holmberg, Andy Holman. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner once described the Wolfpack football team as a fine wine, and the real corker for West came after the Wolfpack's Railbelt Conference Championship. Seven vintage West gridders were named to All- Conference Team, including Jack Dunshie, Defense, Terry Nance, Offense, Dave Lambert, Offense and Most Valuable Playerg Andy Holman, Offense: Scott McCumby, Offense: Shane Holmberg, Offenseg and Jeff Cross, Offense. West Players chosen to the Coach's All-Conference Team were Shane Holmberg, Scott McCumby, Jack Dunshieand Terry Nance. West basketball players received recognition as Andy Holman was picked to represent West on the Christmas All-Tourney Team and Dave Schram was elected to the Boys Regional All-Tornament Team. In addition to his position on the All-Region Wrestling Team, Steve Kauffman took the State championship in his 171-lb. division. lan White, who skis in addition to running, represented West Valley at the Junior National ski races held in Squaw Valley, Idaho. Also placing West in the limelight was Varsity shooter Jennifer Tomany, who placed an exceptional seventh in the State shootout. All-around athlete Micky Schruf was chosen by the Daily News-Miner as the Region Vl Player of the Year and recieved the most coveted athletic honor awarded to a West student, the '78-'79 Athlete of the Year Award! This was the question that THE AURORA POLL REVEALS. Who is the best looking guy at West Valley? The winner was none other than Russ Talvi, winner of the two most coveted royalty honors available to a senior: Homecoming King, and King of the Senior Ball. Chris Wallace received enough votes to take second place, while Sophomore Dave Lambert placed third. Who is the best looking girl at West Valley? Sophomore cheerleader Heidi Koerfer, supported mainly by the Freshman and Sophomore classes, took top honors in this category. Her toughest competition came from Jennifer Fate, who carried the upper class vote, trailed closely by Timona Peeters. What is your favorite class? got the biggest variety of answers, ranging from Math and Government to Foods and Photography. P.E. was the overall winner, receiving most of its votes from underclassmen. What is your favorite TV show? Nanu-Nanu. The kid from Ork proved to be everyone's favorite, as Mork and Mindy came out as the most popular show at West, M'tA 'S 'H held its own in votes with a second place while Saturday Night Live was voted the third most favorite show. How do you feel about the new complete yearbook? Much to our delight, nearly 6096 were extremely positive, 32921 were positive but a little leery about the late delivery date, and only 8'Zn were negative. Answers to Aurora Puzzle 1. Holmberg 2. Kleeper 3. Schruf 4. Shellinger 5. White 6. Talvi 7. Flodin 8. Dykema 9. Dunshie 10. Philleo 11. Neidhold 12. Freeman 13. Hicks 14 Scott 15 Roth 16 McGuigan 17 Pomeroy 18 Barsdate 19 Hyatt 20 Wilcox 3' Russ Talvi l Seventeen What is your favorite magazine? The girls spoke out on this question, and enough said Seventeen to make it the winner. People magazine, our model, pulled out a second place, while other top votegetters were Sports Illustrated, High Times, and Rolling Stone. BUF People 1 Us Paige Wallace and Russ Talvi Who is the best looking couple at West Valley? There were three couples who received the majority of the votes and all through the poll counting appeared to be dead-even. However, in the end, Russ Talvi and Paige Wallace won by a slim margin over Dave Lambert and Randi Freeman in second place and Chris Wallace and Heidi Koerfer in third, si . Who is your favorite singer or music group? The response we got to this question told us that Saturday Night Fever is still going around. Yes, the Bee Gees are still on top winning by an overwhelming margin over Boston, Earth, Wind 81 Fire, and the Commodores. 'fm' A wlntry day In the parking lot contrasts wlth the sunbathing weather of sprung S' :W 'H fx Y s - Q I tt w W- .Q K 51 42 U N O 5' Z? 01 : S- 9 'E 3 Q na fb H Q. 2. on an : - 2 3' , a 0 Q, 3' 2 : 0 3 3 .X , : n. E M cn o. 8 O Ei? S 5 s 2 iii -u G, 2, .-. 2, rf ' G1 fb v,,C, 'p ,lf 3 ' Q .2 ,'., 1' m C -0- 3 0 Q. -v 71' E, Q 0 U' V, 3 fr U fr S Q ' Z N c' 0 N NY O 2.1 4 , 355' sf 2 ' ' uv: ,W ii ' X ,L , ., u n w W -4 ,l,,' ZA, V m ' ,VVV m 'V -1? , f f' 6 I ft Q2 ,f f ' W I V f Q - ,, w 4, .iii QV 2, I ay V4 y y 1 ' , f- .W ,,,,,,, 4 Q T ,- - 2 ,, M, ,, I h dv, ,gf ,,i,, g is KVVWWWM X Q . I 'yrsl r M, ,Q 'rg f J v, f -pf' sf' V, W vi: A , 'df W. 0 , to , WQ.,,,,,, r f non 524 ff , M NVQ jim, mga ' , ij, 4 f, Z7 15112- '. 'i, ,,Ji,LfJ5i ff G, ' W' W' W 0 U r ,ra v Q ,Q ,M A44 WM: aww, J My ? ,WJ .ww 5 MX W.fff.f'f',' g I f' I Z fa az, fw '--,, 1 ,A sf JY' , , 8 sy f amy' V, fWLf,,V N ' V if fi r V w 4 M ,Q , Nb 0 Q-fx A I L 0 .-Q, i A Q fi 1 yi- YQ ' 1 M A ' 1, Ill ' v w 1 W ...all MAA The freshman dance theme expresses the sentiments of graduates during X This page sponsored by the WVHS Student Council. ' May rehearsal- - r This page sponsored by the illustrious WVHS Student Council. Academic activities peaked in the last months of school, and a tumult of cram sessions, final projects, celebrations and exams dizzied students and teachers. Among academic activities were the National Honor Society induction and birthday party for William Shakespeare. Highlights of the April 23 commemoration of the Elizabethan Bard included Scenes from the Classics dramatized by the Alaska Repertory Theatre, recognition of outstanding English students Mike Cooney and Julie Burud, and a rendition of Brush Up Your Shakespeare from the musical Kiss Me, Kate by the AP English class. Serious studying was also accomplished by West students as classes culminated in mandatory finals. The newly-instituted exam requirements dictated that every class from AP's to PE must have a two-hour semester final. Another academic facet new in '78-'79 was comprehensive testing for juniors. Designed to indicate levels of academic ability and areas where refresher courses are needed, these tests Cwritten by West teachersj enhance the credibility of the West Valley diploma. Advanced Placement students suffered through a week of grueling national AP exams, and sophomores endured a national test of basic skills. Many brains were strained during the final weeks of school, but the rigors of studying and testing were balanced by celebrations of academic excellence and the rush of post-exam jubilation. Government student Kevin Long scans American Political Behavior during Mrs. Ray's fifth hour class. ....l...A....... An Elizabethan gallant 15am Shermanl and Henry Vlll lChris Simsj brush up their Shakespeare at the Bard's birthday festivities. ssw WMXNQ e L MYWLEIQTWERS A bemused Robert Nice enjoys the comments of fellow Western Civ. scholar Dave Bezona. I Q AQQ 4... 'FW As the rest of the class attacks a final exam, Mr. Rodey explains a question to Fred Randolph. Constructors of the technical portfolio that nabbed second place in state competition are Dawn Borjesson, Blair Reynolds, Antoinette Sanchez and David Thurman. X-.NK gx I Inducteerara, FRONT ROW: me F' 95' 5: 0 :E 'ou Q0 Om CU S0 05 Sm ' O 'I 0 G. U' W4 rl' 2' Q UD 0 I CD '1 O C 0 E 4 I UI 1 ' '- 227 PBIZED ' srucxs The Fine Arts and Scholastic Awards Banquet was held in the Traveler's lnn Gold Room on May 9. Over 250 cultural and academic enthusiasts enjoyed a buffet dinner and an evening of honors. At the head table were Father McGuigan, Mr. and Mrs. Klepper, Mr. and Mrs. Dykes, Mr. Shellinger, Student Body President Shane Holmberg, and Vice President Katie Neidhold. Mr. Klepper introduced each adviser for awards presentation, Concert Choir: Outstanding Seniors-Julie Burud, Jeff Cross National Choral Award- Julie Burud Underclassman Award-Janice Trumbull Orchestra: Service-Jennifer Brice Leadership-Druska Salisbury National Orchestra Award-Debbie Davis Wolfpack Concert Band: McDonald's Band Nominees-Diane Caldwell, Mike Flodin Sousa Award-Jennifer Jordan Director's Award and Louis Armstrong Jazz Award- Paul Milan Outstanding Freshman-Scott Button National Honor Society: Special Award- Rachel Lindemann Quill and Scroll: Mike Cooney, Cameron Pollock, Micky Schruf, Linda Streit, Kelly Wien, James Wang, Don Theophilus, Laura Winford, Bernice Burns, Julie Burud, Joe Kennebec Journalism Special Honors: Bernice Burns, Marcie Hassebroek, Marcia Fenton, Jennifer Fate, Micky Schruf, Mind's Eye staffers Outstanding Journalists: Lory Barsdate, Russ Talvi, Shannon West, Ellen Bell, Kristin Lloyd Key Club: Outstanding Member: Scot Stamps Outstanding New Member: Laura Winford Student Government: Outstanding Freshman-DeLisa DeVargas Outstanding Sophomore-Paige Wallace Outstanding Junior-Marcie Hassebroek Outstanding Senior-Renee Dykema Service-Lory Barsdate Leadership-Shane Holmberg Enthusiasm CSpecialQ-Katie Neidhold Debate: Lori Barsdate, Bernice Burns, Jennifer Fate, David Wheeler, Nancy Schikora Thespians: Best Thespians-Carl Heidel, Abbie Johnson Best Performance-Carl Heidel fPlay3, Julie Burud tMusicalJ Best Crew Member-Dave Thurman Presidential Scholar Finalists: Lory Barsdate, David Wheeler National Negro Scholar: Rosalind Johnson 1979 Girls and Boys State: Marcie Hassebroek, Randi Freeman, Laura Winford, Linda Winters, Shane Holmberg, Richard Tremarello, Ken Elbert, Cameron Pollock Departmental Honors: English-Lory Barsdate Social Studies-Joni Papp Novice Historian-Keith Hanneman Science-Don Rice Mathematics-Hans Stragier, Don Rice Math Test-Matt Colonell Foreign Languages- Lory Barsdate Home Economics-Lois Carpenter American Legion Awards: Julie Burud, Andy Holman Outstanding Senior Awards: Lory Barsdate, Russell Talvi :sat Outgoing Key Club President Richard Hicks Q' J presents an unbreakable avel of rich , hardwood to 80 President Richard i Tremarello. Q ,- ' . 'f 5 5 - i if T -,'- J K ' - , sz' ,,:, el - ,,,t my vi I K, My 7 . ,e tes .j ,,, i s F ss i s '-.i 'J Q' - -1 'Rn tigiitsii it Q3 i P 'Z WZ' iw- -if Q Tg 'T,Qj:. Ei, E 5 , 'i i i ' i , ' ' L L -,J 3? f 5 IZ, 2 'gsiwfiffeggt I Q1 y M 1 , Q Tvgvgl , NR ig. I ' i J t . 'iii Y ,Vfi , ',f' 232125 ' v' If 'Y SX 'I fe i iiti ' i - i -Swv? i ' J Musician extraordinaire Jennifer Jordan receives the John Philip Sousa award from ' director Mr. Wiese. These two pages sponsored by that terrific, stupendous, and incredibly supportive WVHS Student Council. is L it , EM We Fw: i H Ei 2 L ' Beloved custodian Leonard Dykes receiges R L warming suspender snap from Katie N dhgld NX iinsertj and a special thank-you plaq W V Distinguished students in study areas are Matt Hanneman iHistoryl, Lois Carpenter QHome Colonell iMath Competitionj, Don Rice iMath, Economicsj, Lory Barsdate iEnglish, Foreign Sciencel, Hans Stragier iMathj, Keith Languagesj, and Joni Papp iSocial Studiesj. v i 5 American Legion School Award honorees are active seniors Andy Holman and Julie Burud. Orchestra President Debbie Dinkel and fellow musicians Kristen VanCleve and Dana Button grasp the letters and pins acknowledglng thelr concerted efforts. .1 3 5 1 mx I Q9 1 we it l A xA AL ' 74X A sw gi vi K W1 If KA 3293 E83 KVA? Sill tllillllil SSS Honored Athletic ' The Athletics Awards Banquet, held May 1 in the Wood Center Ballroom, drew a crowd of over 200 athletes, coaches, and fans. Each coach presented awards to West's winners. Cross-Country Running: inspirational-Helen Schruf, Brlan Scarborough Improved-Calle Gonzales, Jim Jones Valuable-Micky Schruf, lan White Volleyball: Inspirational-Bernice Burns Improved-Linda Streit Valuable-Lori Meier Gymnastics: inspirational-Paige Wallace Improved-Tammy Matthews Valuable-Kim O'Brien Swlmmlng: inspirational-Diana Walin Improved-Carl Benson Valuable-Laura Klein Football: Inspirational-Paul Brown Improved-Pete Van Flein Valuable-Dave Lambert Glrls Basketball: inspirational-Micky Schruf Improved-Shelby Hutton Valuable-Micky Schruf Boys Basketball: inspirational-Andy Holman Improved-Tyrone Thomas Valuable-Dave Schram Cheerleaders: Inspirational-Heidi Koerfer improved-Sue Cole Valuable-Randi Freeman Cross-Country Skllng: Inspirational-Keith Hanneman Improved-Robert Minoque Valuable-lan White Hockey: Inspirational-Cal Morton Improved-Lance Gettle Valuable-Jack Dunshie Rifle: Inspirational-Diane Caldwell Improved-Janice Trumbull Valuable-Jennifer T0many Seated at dlnner tables, families of athletes T- MCB'-lmey C3651 AU- Around J- observe the evenlngrof awards. Diane Caldwell Wrestling: ' L k4,, WW . , WW Inspirational-Russ Talvi improved-Wayne Shaw isee re a ' ,, is -s tt Valuable-Ray Wheat T Badminton: to i . V g ee l l ,t Most Damaglng-Mlcky Schruf 5 , .1 -t', ,, svl t , Improved-Jennifer Fate 2 is , 'ii Valuable-Scot Stamps, Ted Stamps l l gl c F Mat Malds, Hockey Cheerleaders, and ' . Track and Field team members also were Introduced. The cllmax of the evening was 4 'N N announcement of West VaIIey's Athlete of the Year, Mlcky Schruf, o sl.. X F rese a s:,: t nns ii'i l eoi it F Si ,. K ' N 'Q if f L V1-i55M5.-ffie1,..- Thls page sponsored by Dalry Queen. lnsplratlonal and valuable Micky Schruf accepts a basketball honor from Coach Klepper. 'Q 'VW Rlfleman Kurtls Cooney receives his Varslty Coach House presents embarrassed 'sue' from coach SONS gymnastlcs manager Russ Talvl with a West team leotard ia 2 Wolf Pack This page sponsored by the Okta. Track and fleld partlclpants approach the Jzr. stage Qrlghty and are landed by Coach Adamo 1' Qbelowl. Of speclal note ls lan Whlte's vlctory , ln the 2-mlle at State May 18-19. .--nr f Nas 1' l' 'Ly ks!! T51 'f '5'?E,ff . k we x , W H 5 4 .. ,og N Brawny wrestlers display the handwork of mat-washer Dawn Borjesson. ,, at , pf W V wmmiiiwpi- WWF -Y: - v': 'rM ':x 1: :Qiiltsmiilit I-im + Maritim: m..,..,.f....t.,,..,..,..M,..,..,m-..,,,..i,n,m..,.--..,.,. -M ,M......,.,.......,...... , , , ,..,............A -3,-735, ,,,,.,.,,,,, ,,,.,.,,, vfwte.. M... ..,,.,,,,.,-,.. W,.,,.,,W.f-W MM- .,.. -.-. ,pn-u-I-nn.-1-u-w ,,.-a.uunmunqr.us.1x13.1unnnnlnurnrvv,, Lpnxnixst 232 vi . FRONT ROW: Michael Swan Flodin, Robert D. Andresen, Diane Lee Caldwell, Bryan Taylor Dickerson, Alice Hisamoto, Rosalind E. Johnson, Jennifer Lynn Jordan, Ian Morrison, Mario Roederer, Leslie Irving Rogers, Antoinette Sanchez, Hans J. Stragier, Debra Sue Thies, Sarah Katherine Van Cleve, Daniel Carl Gerdes, Ellen Alison Bell, Julie Ann Burud, Marilyn Childers, Toby Lynn Green, Andrew Holman, Brian Elwood Johnson, Charles Cha- Kwang Koo. SECOND ROW: Renee Lisa Dykema, Sally Aasland, Jeannine Abel, Theresa Accord, Karen Lenore Adkins, Brenda Fay Allen, Darryl Elmer Avara, Lory Ann Barsdate, Dewayne Bates, Richard Furber Best, Mary Jane Bezona, LeeAnn Bignell, James David Blair, Kristen Colleen Lloyd, Mitchell Long, Leslie Diane Monroe, Anne Berry Rowinski, Lenita Sheridan, Sally Anne Sherman, Katherine Frances Neidhold. THIRD ROW: Nicole Bonney, Gilbert Daniel Booth, Stephen Burbeck, Matthew John Burdick, Ernest Burggraf, Rhonda Burks, Bernice Marie Burns, Richard Button, Susan Marie Carboy, Lori Ann Carlson, Lois Ann Carpenter, Patrick Leo Casey, Stephanie Childress, Warren J. Christian, Cynthia Marie Clobes, Kevin Edward Colley, Tamrnera Lynn Conover, Art Cook, Michael D. Cooney. FOURTH ROW: Carla Corrigan, Chris Coty, Reuben Cowell, Allen Craig Crow, Mary Jane Dahle, Marlene Davis, Theresa Lysann Dempsey, James Desrochers, Gene Steven Dinkel, Dawn Douglas, Laura Ann Ebenal, Jeffrey Michael Engfer, Osama Elshamma, Gary W. Falls, Jennifer Lee Fate, Marcia Lani Fenton, Leslie Bernice Foltz, Lynda Jean Foster. FIFTH ROW: Katherine Lynn Franz, Kevin Gallagher, Jocelyn Ann Gannon, Melody Garwood, Michael Givens, Patti Jean Gregory, Gerald E. Gleason, Jr., Margery Lynn Goldgehn, Joan Marie Hafele, Steven Hagel, David Hanns, Chris Harding, Gary Dean Haskins, Delbert R. Hayward, Deidre Alida Helfferich, Julia Ann Hendrickson, Catherine Marie Hanzie, Richard Joseph Hicks lll, William T. Hidden. SIXTH ROW: Terri Lynn Hudson, John Roy Hupprich, Eric Carl Jeglum, James C. Jones, Judy A. Kahl, Steve G. Kauffman, Deloris Kelly, Joseph A. C. Kennebec, Tammy Koerfer, Hans Kok, Heidi Koppenhaver, Glenda Dawn Kroshus, Albert Lawson, Sandy Lee, Brian Thomas Leschorn, Darryl Gene Lester, i-.,,,,,,,,,,y .AH Mark Wesley Lewis, Kim Marie Lietzke, Rachel Ann Lindemann, Marilyn Lizotte. SEVENTH ROW: Deborah Merrie Long, Kevin Gene Long, Rose Carol Lowery, Eric John Macchione, Martin Marley, Michael McCotter, Scott Charles McCumby, Kim Ramona McNavish, Dale Michel McRae, Danny Medlin, Thor Kris Melchior, Sandy Lee Miles, Joseph N. Miller, Daniel Keith Moody, David Mueller, Donna Mursch, Corrine Nesting, Barrie Neubacher, Cheryl Jean Nowottnick. EIGHTH ROW: Timothy Wayne Oates, Joni Ann Papp, Timona Peeters, Dana Pelow, Mona Lisa Perdue, Joanne Perkowski, Cynthia A. Pike, Karen Dea Posthumus, Rebecque J. Puzick, Fred Douglas Randolph, William Martin Rawlins, Frank Rhines, Eric A. Rhude, Don Dwight Rice, Ralph Layne Richwine, Bill Anthony Roth, George Clifford Rutt. NINTH ROW: Druska Lesley Salisbury, Roseann Marie Sanoski, Jacqueline Jay Schloesser, Jeffrey Jay Schloesser, Maria Anneliese Schruf, Duron D. Scroggin, Bryan Lee Scott, Samuel Kirkwood Sherman, Deborah Lee Simmons, Christopher John Sims, Ember Rolanda Snyder, Janet Lynn Spencer Smith, Steven James Spencer, J. THESE PAGES SPONSORED BY MR. KLEPPER AND MR. SHELLINGER .W , -luv ,r 'M - 'f - '- -B . M91 if ri!x,U,,'A TK at W .a,...ae. r J at L--ff M M '1 1,, ,. ' lr -1, E V or L' . 'ii' L as is rr 'bfi SK ,Kxv X Fl, t 1.5:-7. .. r.',.ul 'j .KKK,,, . , , x , 'r 'R ' f' A, -J NJ 'M4 We f I ' wal U., tl L' The Last Is The Best Of B' l-We Thee Q ecade - Scot Stamps J Ted Stamps Rowdy M Stowell Llnda Sue Strozewskl TENTH ROW Russell Edward Talvu Lawrence Tarnowsku Rnchard Wayne Taylor Donald R Theophllus lll Stanley Joseph Thomas Ted E Tnsdale Anuta J Tomany Mary Louise Tony Albert Davld Totln Terry Lee Underwood Peter Helmut Van Fleln Thomas VanHoomlssen Glen All Vehmeler Walter Raymond Vlereck Jayne Frances Vngnola Donna Lynn VonderHaar Robert Walker Chrnstopher Russell Wallace James Sau Hon Wang Carla J Warren ELEVENTH ROW Krlstme J Washelesku Ph llusJ Watson Edward J Y Waugaman Shannon Lynne West Myron Ray Wheat David Schroeder Wheeler Cheryl Wllhelm Allen Nicholas Wnlllams Mary Ann Wolf Rebecca Jeanne Wood Connle Nabers Kimberly Ann Fyke Donald Allen Matthews Richard Peter Pears David T Rosadluk Mark Gary McWhurter Jeffrey Dean Cross NOT PICTURED Karl Bruno Bauruck Seth R Blrkholz Davld Crawford Tuna Luna Deehr Thomas Gibson Scott McHonry Kelly Trent Paschall Michelle Plza Mary Ellen Sacklnger David Raymond Sala Frank Santora Wllllam Eddve Stevens ll Steve Bluekens The emotlon stnrrlng bars of Pomp and .W Cnrcumstance prompted the processlonal of the Class of 1979 On May 21 at 7 30 PM over 200 graduates to be entered a beautlfully decorated West Valley gymnasium Sensor Class Presudent Renee Dykema welcomed the class and 1700 plus spectators and Salutatoruan Mlke Flodln Introduced guests from the School Board and Borough admnnlstratuon The powerful Wolfpack Band presented Hlghllghts from Olnver Class speaker Katie Neldhold uplifted her fellows reminding 79 ers that we dld It our way' Valednctornan Charlie Koo urged the class to savor the vlctorles of hugh school and attack dreams with tenacity After acceptance of the class by School Board Vlce President Marguerite Stetson dnplomas and medallions of honor were presented to the seniors The Concert Cholr harmonized In O Come Let Us Sung and Make Tomorrow s Memories Now Mr Klepper then presented the Prlnclpal s award to Senior of the Year Lory Barsdate Father McGulgan gave a specual benedlctuon and the Class of 1979 then marched unto the world to a rouslng rendltuon of Gonna Fly Now i I J I 'nl X X .t K , L I 4 6 K .. sex ' NN 1 KK, 1 X 1 2 x tr , ir iv A ts L . 5 5 f E ' s 5 Q rm Valedlctorlan Charhe Koo alludes to hls now happy friend who learns from the past revels In the present and dreams of the future ur fm 1 y M555 -X wmv 'NES 3 Nm M N? 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Countdown to the Big Day Is posted on the typlng room board. 1' K KX ll f Swfff, wig J Aww T' V' fl U ,Z I' I ,X If Ky ,Q K 1 4 X f J ' Kip KS X X ' 7 cf? 7 GREHIIZQU ff gfm Z-Q . -Q -Q if in Super-fine '79 again reigns supreme ln spirit cup competltion as Leslie Monroe and Q Julie Burud display the trophy awarded the Senlor Class durlng the May 4 Supplement L Assembly. ig-1. a N N Q WX J yyy p QIP , sas, ssss ' 5 ffm ' E asssa 5 N a Sk , Q , WN 91 1 .,. 1.5.0 1 H p A5- .sfsf.ss . X L L A R w S uf. s f'f 6'f4LL And now the end ls near . . . Katle Neldhold serenades Mr. Shelllnger over the PA system after an assembly. 3 X K .0 ' ff . g ' . .4 ' A 0,491-.,,,. - - 475 ' aqui? ff 5 X ' g f ,..,.,.,,g:..L x' f V , i .V i. U K . n -N 5 - ' s s ll' s Wife! Most Fllrtatlous Senior Guy Toby Green recelves hls award from Renee Dykema and ampllfled Leslle Monroe. Top-fllght Seniors contemplate the paddlewheel ln the wake of thelr hlgh school career. Thls page sponsored by Bower's Offlce Products. fhbiii. . 'J L Wi? FMDLUW W 'lm-up pr f .I H7689 VLJGGGV COOGGD 88000001 501151 CarnivaI's archrivals Julie Burud and Abbie fllllfll! Johnson share a makeup mirror. 53:00 mm. C Ulfllll nur 95.50 l1lDI'lf,2.5O LX36SBGCD2Q50.5l MPROG 5.6.7 Julie Burud QLiIij and Arun Sharma iPauIJ play a tender Carnival scene. The cast and crew of West's first musical pose for credit. . Av, I ' . 4 v 129 1 236 This page sponsored by Arctic Fire 8- Equipment. Y -l.. 1 fs' Hr Dancing People .bu 'jg' if ,,, J., . 4-- . . 'J tw., . 1., l -, fp Y x Nga, N 1 J 1 -v f i 1 A l .f ,E , ,Uv ,,- , W 45 ff, s M ' s 4 44 dl ' 'X .. 1 .9 , ' Q' ii! vim- A A 4+ ' fffffy. A'A tl' X fm 4 JUNIOR PROM ROYALTY: King, Paul Milan, Queen, Donna Neldholdp Princes, Paul Brown, Jack Dunshie, Shane Holmberg: Princesses, Marcie Hassebroek, Randi Freeman, Peggy Williams. 237 This page sponsored by Northern Lights Garden Center x V -. ra Wolfpack polecats tear the roof off on band Honor student Micky Schruf rogrcsses to an tour. uppy-down disorientation. Dangerous Dan Rodey poses an offer one can't refuse. ' , 1 - um 'll l X V .2 lllll l to 3... , -,mf W' ,,--' ---- A chattering Mark Mcwhirtcr attempts tn ward off the spring evening chill. K 2335 Le freak--v-c'est chic! expresses Jon Desrochers. 4 '4' This page sponsored by Ivory .lat:k'S .40-' f' . N Aasland, Sally 36, 38. 76. 86, 189. 193, 203 Aasland, Susan 32, 146 Abel. Jeannine 189, 193 Academic Awards Banquet 228. 229 Achkin, Mori 42 Acord, Theresa 193 Adame, Frank 90, 184, 126 Adkins. Chet Adkins, Karen 212 Ahkvaluk, Casey 56 Baughman, Lori 35, 55, 56, 70. 184, 237 Baurick, Jeff 27, 56 Baurick. Karl 193 Bayless, Virginia Beistline, Lynda Belfield, Kehaulani 146 Bell. Ellen 78, 102, 108, 194, 212, 220, 237, 116 Bennett, Bruce 42 Bennett, Sandra 56 Allen. Brenda 193 Allen. Corey 56 Allen. Edward 56, 100 ' Allen, Kari 3, 42. 49. 106, 248 Allen, Marlynn 56 Allen Scott Allen, Victoria 42, 122 Allgood, Angela 132 Allison, Sally 138. 139. 190, 191, 126 Anacher. Troy 56 Anderson. Charles tTimJ 56 Anderson, Glen 4, 56, 94 Anderson, Mark 146 Andresen. Robert 27, 112, 113, 184, 193. 212. 218 Ansart, Christelle 37, 41. 42 A.P. English 76 Benson, Carl 30, 56, 71. 112, 113 Berry. Paul 146 Bertrand, Shelli 56 Best, Alan 146 Best, Richard 194 Best. Steven 42 Bezona, Dave 42, 95 Bezona, Mary 15, 194, 212, 116 Bidwell, Bill 56, 61, 94 Big Joe, Vonda Bignell, Connie 42, 184 11173 WSJ i J E53 246153 93 lil Ei Burggraf, Ernest 194 Burggraf, lndrek 57, 110. 111. 118, 119, 189. 237 Burks, Rhonda 195 ' Burnett, Jeannine 109, 146. 154 Burns. Bernice 3. 13, 28, 107, 108. 109, 195, 212, 220, 248 Burns, Joseph Burnside. Doug 3, 247 Burnside. Marcia 3, 108, 109, 140. 126, 247 Burton, Darla 28, 147 Burton, Sheila 28, 43 Burud, Julie 18, 36, 86, 108 . 117, 192. 195, 212, 237, 116 Burud, Michael 23, 24, 147 Bushey, Jodi 57, 67 Button, Dana 32, 57. 114, 115, 142, 218, 219 Button, Richard 143, 212, 218 Button, Scott 43, 112, 113 Byington, Bev 131 Arabie, Veronica 42 Armitage, Robin 146 Art Show Auction 178 Ashton, Brian 56 Ashton. Mike 193 Athletic Awards Banquet 230. 231 Athletic Honors 222, 223 Atwood, Russell Auer, Jay A Aurora tyearbookl 248, 106. 107 Austin. Debbie 56 Avara, Darryl 133. 193 Badminton 182, 183 Baker, Blynn 42 Baker, Bonnie 126 Baker, Greg 94 Baker, John Baker, Robert Baker, Thor 212 Band 112,113 A Barber. Bonnie 42 Barclay. Patricia 56, 182. 183 Barclay. Paula 85, 146, 214, 215 Barkdull, Matthew 42 Barnard, Kimberly 3, 6. 9. 36. 39. 106, 142, 146, 176, 248. 116 Barnett, Tammy 18. 39, 42, 38 Bignell, Karyn 56, 184 Bignell, Leeann 194 Birkholz. Seth 212 Birklid. Brent 57 Birklid. Pat 131, 247 Birklid. Tom 42, 44 Birklid. Trent 42 Bishop, Daniel 194 Blair, James 109, 189, 194 Blair, Ken 57 Blair. Kurt 13, 57 Bleeker, Jeffrey 57 Blevins, David 43 Blevins, Leslie 146, 188 Blevins. Richard 43 Blizzard tpaperj 108. 109, 247 Blockcolsky, Brian 30, 42, 103 Bluekens, Sally Bluekens, Steven 212 Bodewig. Robert 57 Boelens, Billy 57 Bolstad, Randy 27 Bonney, Nicole 194 Booth, Gilbert 194 Borjesson, Dawn 3, 25. 26, 27, 54. 74, 85, 96, 107, 108, 146, 248 Born, Michael 42 Bovee, Greg 4, 57 Bowell, Ralph 43 Bowell, Russell 1Scottl 85, 146 Bowman, Kevin 43 Bowne, Kenneth Bratten, Dawn 57. 112, 113 Bredlie. Robert 43 Brees, Carol 146 Brees, Mark 43 Brent, Marylou 140, 126 Brice, Jennifer 57, 98. 114, 115. 142, 218, 219 Brice, Sam 43 Brower, Teresa Caciari, Joe 19, 23, 94, 95, 127 Caciari, Michael 18, 24. 43, 94, 95. 1 12, 1 13 Caldwell. Bruce 43, 95 Caldwell, Diane 112. 113. 180, 181. 190. 191, 195 Cameron, Amy 57, 237 Camp. Jenny 147 Camp, Richard 43 Campbell, Crystal 5,7 Campbell, Howard fStuartJ 147 Candage, Doris 147, 237. 116 Cannon, Jana CHappyJ 27, 57, 184, 247 Cannon, Philip 23, 145, 247 Carboy, Philip tStephenJ 57 Carboy, Robert Carboy, Susan 195 Carlson, Lori 195 Carlson, Marianne 126 Carlson, Regina 43 Carlson, Ruth 58 Barnett. Troy 193 Barringer, Earl 90 Barsdate, Lory 1. 3. 36, 39, 86. 90. 106, 107, 122. 190, 193.212, 214. 215. 220, 248, 76 Bartlett, Darryl 56 Bartlett. Ralph 56 Bartlett. Terry Basketball 4BoysJ: Junior Varsity 95 Varsity 214, 215 Basketball CGirIsJ: Junior Varsity 81 Varsity 124, 214, 215 Bassett. Charlotte 42 Bassett. Don 146 Bates, Dewayne 92. 212 Brown, Dalanda 43 Brown, Gertrude Brown, J.V. 3 Brown, Kim 57 Brown, Paul 5, 23, 80, 88, 112, 113, 146. Brown. 153, 156, 184, 218, 236 Sui Len 2 Brown, Wade 146 Brunaugh, Shelly 34, 146 Buchanan, Diane 57 Buchanan, Donna 43 Buggey, Brenda 146 Burbeck, Stephen 23, 194, 237, 247 Burcell, Robert 36, 57, 92, 94, 182, 183 Burcell, Sherry 43, 125 Burgett, Mike 43 Carnahan. Randi 147, 179 Carnahan. Scott 43. Carnival, 237 Carpenter. Diane 43 Carpenter, Lois 139, 195 Casarin, Vitorio N. 184. 214, 215 Case, Darrell 24, 58, 94 Casey, Patrick 195 Casey, Theresa 43 ' Cash, Diana 29, 147, 116 Casper, James tChuckj 147 Castoe, Randalee 58 Cederstrom, Elaine 1 Chaddon, Gwen 43 Chaney, Kenneth 43 Chappell, Peggy 581 Chapple, Dale 44, 180 Charlie, Debbie J Cheek, Robert tCurtisJ 58 Childers, Marilyn 96, 195, 116 Cheerleaders: . Freshman 35 Junior Varsity 34,35 Varsity 34, 35 1 Chess Club 177 . Childress, Stephanie 195 Christensen. tMs.J 132 Christensen, Robert 44 Christian, Warren 196, 226 Church, Brian Church. Shannon 147 Ciak, Teresa 58 Clanton. Mark Clark, Ann 58, 184 Clark, Madge 110, 111, 127. 145 Clark, Thomas 58. 86. 110, 111 Clobes, Cynthia 196. Clowers, Dean Coder, Frank Coffroth, JoAnn 132 Cogan, Ruby 32, 52, 58, 62 Coiley, Kevin 100, 196 Cole, Charles 30, 44, 182. 183 Cole, Susan 34. 58 Coleman, Cris 147, 116 Coleman, Robert 42, 44, 160 Colonell. Greg 44 Colonell. Matthew 58 Compeau, Stephanie 29, 98, 140. 147 Conn, Wendy 35, 37. 41, 44, 112. 113 Conover. Tammy 196, 247 Copeland, Audrey 18. 190, 126 Cook, Art 196 Cook, Heidi 44 Cook, Tyler 44. 112. 113 Cook. Walter 44 Cooke, Harold 147 Cooney, Kimberly 58 Cooney, Kurtis 44, 180, 181, 188 Cooney, Michael 3, 15, 37, 107, 122. 123, 182. 183, 190, 196. 212. 248. 76 Cooper, Lewis Copsey, Clay 44 Corrigan, Carla 165. 196 Corrigan, Kelly 44 Coty, Allan 44, 180 Coty, Chris 196 Coty, Cindy 58 Coty, William 58 Cowell, Gilbert 147 Cowell, Joseph 44 Cowell, Kenneth Cowell, Reuben 196 Cox, Carolyn 58 Cox, William 112, 113, 147. 247 Craft, Lisa 58 Craft, Steve 44 Crawford, Clancy 44 Crawford, David 212 Crisman, Michelle 147 Crockett, Suzanne 147 Croll, Chris 24, 58 Cross, Brian 44 Cross Country 26. 27 Cross, Jeffrey 15, 23, 73. 117, 196. 212. 223, 116 Crow, Allen 184, 196. 246 Crumpler, M. Wayne 212 Cyr, Denise 147 Dahl, Lars Dahl, Mary 196 Dahl, Tim Dahl, Tracy 44 Daugherty, Tom 9, 58 Davis, Deborah 114, 115, 147. 218, 219 Davis, Marleyne 211 Davis, Marvilla 54, 117. 127. 116 Davison..lda 147 Debate 236 Decker. Wayne 44 Deehr, lnge 25. 26, 27, 148 Deehr, Tina 27. 190, 191, 193, 197 Degabain, Kelley 58, 135. 237 Degen, David 147 Degen, Evelyn 59. 184, 188 DeLany. Bill 9, 27. 58. 59, 135, 184 DeLeon. Ted 7, 23. 92, 127, 172 Delima, Teresa 59 Delnicki, Troy 212 ' Delong, Sheila 44, 188 Dempsey, John 24, 112,'113. 148, 184, 247 Dempsey, Lysbeth 44 Descloux. Richard 59 Desrochers. James 134, 164, 197 Desrochers, Joseph 59 Devargas. Delisa 39. 44. 96 DeVargas, Diana 36. 55, 59 DeVries, Terence 3, 25. 27, 94, 106, 108. 148. 248 DeWild. Gene 4. 118, 220. 126 DeWitt. Don 127. 137 Dial, Stephanie 44 Dickerson. Bryan 112, 113, 197, 218 Dinkel, Debora 59. 182, 183. 188 Dinkel, Gene 133. 197 ' D'lnnocente. Heide 112, 113. 148 Dixon. Carla 40 Dobberpuhl, Nathan 148 Dodds. William 45 Dolan. Leslie 132 Doner. Roberta 112. 113, 148, 218 Douglas, Dawn 197 Driver's Education 135 Drum, Becky 59 Duke. Eric 45 Duke, Greg 45 Dunkin, Laurie 102, 144, 148 Dunshie. Jack 3. 5. 7, 18. 23, 100. 101. 107. 144. 148, 184. 222. 223. 236. 248 Durgan, Terry 59. 63 Duron, Stephen 148 Dykema. Renee 2. 36. 86. 140, 142, 192,197.212.116 Dykema. Stephanie Dykes. Leonard 5. 88. 117. 130. 246 247 Ezisterling. Sherry 148 Ebenal. Douglas 45 Ebenal. Julie 59 Ebenal, Laura fFace1 15, 197, 204. 247 Eckert. Bonnie 45 Edgar. Vanessa 112. 113, 122. 148 Edmunds. Barbera 212 Edwards, Vincent 57 Elbert, Karl 45. 112. 113 Elbert. Kenneth 36. 148. 214 Elshamma. Amro 52. 59. 182. 183. 188 Elshamma. Osama 139, 198 Engfer, Jeffrey 198. 212 Engfer, Michael 59 England. Brent 135. 148 English 140 Ericklook. Siggie Erickson. Richard 58. 184 Ernst. Bill 127. 182, 183 Esmailka, Leroy Espe, Inga 59, 85. 118. 188. 189 Evans. George Evans, Jerry 45 1 1 Evans, Scott 59 Eyth. Katherine 59, 180. 181 Falls, Gary 198 Fate. Jennifer 3, 30. 31, 36, 106, 76. 182,- 183, 190, 212. 220. 224, 248 Fellows, Katherine 30. 45. 114 Fenton, Jaylen 28, 60. 67, 182, 183. 237, 116 Fenton, Marcia tFaceJ 3, 15, 106, 198, 204, 212. 220, 248 Fickus, Annette 148 Finchen. Joseph 45 Fine Arts 143 Fisher, Thomas 148 Fitzgerald, Mark 148 Fitzgerald, Matt 45 Fleagle. Franklin 45 Fleagle, Timothy 60 Flodin, Andy.60 Flodin. Michael 2, 10. 24, 91. 112. 113.122,123.184.19O.191.198 V 212. 218, 76 Flodin. Sandy 60. 112, 113. 118, 119 Foltz, Adam 45 A Foltz, Leslie 198 Football: Junior Varsity 81 Varsity 22. 23 Foster. Ervin Foster. Lynda 90. 198, 212 Fowler. Kurt 45 Fowler, Tammy 60. 120. 121 Fox, Brian 45. 94. 95 Fox. Edward 148 France. Cindy 60, 120. 121 Frank. Parker 45 Franz, Kathy 37. 211 Freeman. Monica 45 Freeman, Randi 3. 18, 34, 36, 39. 148, 155. 178. 222. 224, 236. 248 Freese. Sam 100. 101. 148, 222 Fried. Joann 60 Froese. Curtis 135. 148 Froese, Randy 45 Fuller, Emily 188 Fulmer. Brenda 148 Fulmer. Larry Fulmer. Susan Fuzzard. James Fyke, Kimberly 198. 210 Gackstetter, Cameron Gaiser, James 149 Gaiser. Teresa 60. 102. 184 Gallagher, Karen Gallagher, Kevin 198 Gamble. Maurice Gannon. Doug 45 Gannon. Jocelyn 198 Gardner, Todd 68. 133. 149 Garris. Canance 45 Garvey,'Nell 102. 131 Garwood. Mark 45, 95 Garwood. Melody 3, 107. 109, 199. 248, 247 ' Gaudiane, Daniel 212 Gauss, George Gavora. Jessica 26. 27, 69, 91, 96. 125 L Gavora. Steven Gedney. Douglas 45 Geist. Deidre 45 1 Geist, Donna 60 . Gerdes, Daniel 6. 112, 113. 199. 2317 A Gettinger. Tammy 60. 237 Gettle, Lance 100, 149. 247 Gibson, Coby 30. 149 Gibson, Jennifer 112. 113, 149, 237 Gibson. Kathleen 60, 112. 113. 118, 145, 237 1 Gibson. Ken 60, 112. 113 Gibson. Kimberly 45 Gibson, Thomas 212 Gilbertson, Verla 60 Gish, Kathie 149. 184 Gitt, Tammy 199 Givens. Mike 212 - Gleason, Gerald iJerry7 199 Gleason. Theresa 29. 60 Goldgehn, Lisa 60 Goldgehn, Margery 163, 184, 199 Golson, Chris Golson, Craig 149 Goniwiecha, Mark 130, 247 Gonzales. Calle 25, 27. 60. 96. 184 Gonzales, David 46. 95, 112. 113 Gosink. Eric 60 Gosink. Mark 149 Graduation of 1979 232. 233 Green, Edie 37, 36. 127 Green. Toby 5, 36. 86, 140. 199, 200. 212, 214, 215. 116 Gregory. Patti 96, 199 Greiner. Carol 149 Griffin, Gail 46 Grill, Geoffrey 46 Gruber, Scott 60 Gunn, Ronnie 122 Gunter. Todd 46 Gurtler, Wade 46 Gutgesell, Eric 46 Gymnastics 32.-33 Hafele. Grace 46 Hafele. Joan 199 Hagel. Steve 100, 212 Hagglund, Karen 96. 127 Hale, Mark 149 Hale, Michael 199 Hall. Brenda Hall. Diana 60. 98, 184 Hallsten. Steve 24. 44. 46 Hamilton, Bella 46 Hand. Janet 28, 29. 46. 47 Hand. Ronald 60 Hanneman. Keith 90, 98, 149 Hanns. Danny 149 Hanns, David 199 Harbo, Keith 46 Harbo, Lora 3. 107. 149. 248 Hardenbrook, Dean 149 Hardenbrook, Keith 60 1 1 Harding. Chris 199. 210 ' Harpster, James 60 Harris. Heather 60 Hartley. Bonnie 60 1 Harvey 118 X Haskins, Gary 83. 98, 200 3 1 Hassebroek. Marcie 3. 9. 36. 10,2, 106, 123, 145. 149, 156, 220i 236 248 j Q Hassebroek. Mark 11. 46 1 1 l-lauge. Joan 149 Hawkins, Nathan 60, 62 1 Hayes, Rosemary 131 3 1 Hayward, Richie 100. 200. 222 1 Hayward, Denise 149 i 1 Hayward, Tom 61. 100 , , Hebert, Michael 1 1 Heidel. Carl 9. 118. 119. 141.11150 188, 189, 237 1 Helder. Jamie 61 1 Q Heimer, Karen 127 3 1 Helfferich, Deidre 90, 110. 111. 1199. 200. 76 1 Q Hendrickson. Julia 200 3 l Henry. Stephen 61, 184 l Henzie, Catherine 20 Herning. Dan 61 W , Herning, Mattie 126 1 Herron. Laura 46 Q 3 Hicks. Richard 2. 37. 86. 122.j123, 190, 200, 202. 212 ' Hidden. Glen 61 1 i Hidden. William 90, 212. 247 Q 1 Hill. Paul 150 1 Hilliard, Karen 112. 113. 150.1214 Hickley, Torg 3 i Hines. Karen 61 1 Hisamoto, Alice 112. 113. 1841. 189. 190.191, 200.237, 76 1 Hisamoto. Grinnell 61 1 Hobbs. James 61, 114 Hock, Edward 30. 61 Hockey Cheerleaders 102 W Hofmann, Donna Holden. Robert 133. 150 1 Hollerbach. Rainer 61 1 1 1 Hollerbach. Uwe 150 1 Holman. Andrew 15, 23.92. 93. 117. 190, 200, 205. 212, 214. 21151223 Holman. Bill 23. 92. 147, 150.,167 Holman. Douglas 61. 69, 94. 1116 Holmberg. Shane 23. 36. 37. 73. 90. 103, 117, 150, 223. 236. 11161 Holmes. Ronald 62 , 1 Holzmueler, Carl 127. 247 1 - Honors tStar Tracksi 218-2211 Q Hoppner, Cynthia 36. 62, 85. 102 Hormann. Roberta 150 l 1 Hough. Eddie 94 1 1 - House. oaadire 32. 33. 127, 1791 Howard. Henry 46 1 Howard. Julie 46, 117. 237. Howard. Kathy 62 1 i Hudson. Julie 46 1 1 Hudson. Terri 200 1 Hughes. Lois 120. 143. 126. 2717 Hume, Todd 62. 125 ' , Hunt. Thomas 46 5 1 Hunter. Bobby 62 1 1 Hunter. Shirley 37, 41. 46. 237 , Huntsman. Shari 62 ' 1 Huntsman. Wade 24, 62 Hupprich. Roy 200 , , Husek, James 46 1 Hutton. Shelby 26. 27. 96. 97.1 1350. 184,223 I 1 Hutton. Stacey 35. 46. 47, 182.3183 Hyatt, Jana 131 , 1 Hyser. Heidi 131, 138. 179 1 242 , PFW lrby. Penny 62. 85. 184 Isaacson. Sherie 62 lsler. Barry 150 Jackovich. Terri 37. 41. 46 Jackson, Mark 150 Jackson. Owen 62, 94 Jackson. Steve 62 James. Stacy Jaschek. Carol 46 Jeglum. Eric 201 ' Jeglum. Reid 62 Kenyon, Bruce 116 Ketcham. Lyman 150 Key Club 122, 123 Keyse. Cathy 55, 63 Keyse. Gerald 150 Kiernan. Sharon 47 King. Brad 47. 100 King. Brett 100. 101. 150 King. Deborah 30. 63 King, Galen tLarryJ 151 King, Gillian 4, 28, 36. 63. 112, 113, 182, 183 King, Gloria 63. 184 King. Rufus 47 Kious. Donna 29, '151 Johnson. Abbie 36, 62. 118, 119. 237 Johnson Brian 114. 212. 116 Johnson. Dan 46 Johnson, Grant 62 Johnson. James 150 Johnson. Joel 150 Johnson Kim 62 Johnson, Laura 46 Johnson. Matthew 150 Johnson. Robert 46 Johnson. Robin 62 Johnson. Rosalind 112. 113. 189. 201. 76 Johnson. Vincent 62, 100. 101 Jonas Edna 62 Jonas. Edward 47 Jones, Emil 150 Jones. Jim 25, 27. 201 Jones. Susan 62. 118, 119. 150 Jones, Susan 112. 113, 237 Jordan. Jennifer 112. 113. 201. 212, 218. 76. 247 , . Jordan. Kenneth 150 Jorgensen. Randy 212 Kahl. Judy 201 Kailing. Sherry 47 Kaltenbach. Kevin 47 Karella. Justin 24 Karella, Kevin 47. 116 Kashita. Tammy 134, 164 Katai. Alisa 47. 118. 188. 237 Kauffman, Colista Kauffman. Steve 212. 222. 223 Kaye. Lynn tMs.1 ' Kegley. Carl 47 Keith. Eric 47 Keller. Paneen 201 Kellerman. Edward'47 Kelly. Danny 150 Kelly. Deloris 201 Kelly. Margaret 62 Kenaston, Kevin 62 Kennebec. Joseph 15. 108, 110. 123. 201. 212, 76 Kennebec. Patrick 47 Kent. Brandy 47. 114 Kipp. Kelley 63. 172 Kirkvold. Jim 63, 103 Kirkvold. Marlyn 47 Klaich, James 36. 151 Klein. Laura 30, 63. 71 Klepper. Don 2.3, 19. 23. 24, 117. 124. 247 ' Klepper, Laurie 35. 55, 63, 66, 70. 112. 113 Klick, Chari 47 ' Klimaschesky. Mark 151 Kniffen, Darrell 63. 109 Knox, Kenneth 151 Koelzer, Donna 63 Koerfer, Heidi 3. 18. 34. 63. 90, 107. 224, 248 ' Koerfer, Tammy 201 Kohler. Kathy 35. 55. 63. 70 Kohler, Kristen 35. 37. 47 Kok. Hans 207, 212, 214. 215, 247 Koo. Charlie 27, 36. 114. 122, 123. 182. 183. 190.201, 212. 76 Koppenhaver. Charles Ill Koppenhaver. Heidi 201 Korvolla, Dick 127 Krelci. Eric 63. 189 Krier. Todd 63 Kroshus. Glenda 90, 201 Kroshus. Gwyn 102, 151 Kuhn. Jerrie 47' Kushida, Tammit Kutt. Kerry 202 La Fleur, Miguel 13. 27. 92, 93. 202 Lacroix, Shawna Laiti. Jann 55, 63. 100 Lajiness, Lisa 47 Lajiness, Teresa 47 Lankin. Kim 112, 113 Lambert. James tDaveJ 18, 23. 61. 63. 67. 178. 222, 223. 224 Lambert, Mary 37. 48 Lambert, Pamela 29. 121, 151 Lapore, Debbie 63 Larson. Steven 48 i Latin Club fforeign languagel 188. 189 Lauridsen. Nora 63 A Lavery. Joseph 24. 63 Lawson, Albert 112, 113, 212 Lawson. Pamela 151, 246 Lee. Gary 151 Lee. Mimisoon 32, 63 Lee, Sandy 108, 211, 247 Lemay, Victor 48. 112, 113 Lentine. John 132, 177 Leonard, Jon Michael 63. 112. 113. 218 Leschorn. Brian ,139, 179. 202, 212 Lester. Darry 202 , Lester, David 64 Lester. James 48 , Lewis, Mark 3. 15. 107. 190, 202. 248, 76 5 - Lewis. Theresa 48 ' Lietzke. Kim 202 Lillie. John 64 Lime. 'Paul 48 , Lincoln. Deann 151 Lindemann. Esther 23. 26, 27, 64. 96, 116 ' ' , Lindemann. Rachel 9, 27. 114. 115, 190, 191. 202. 212.'218. 219, 76, 247 Line. Charles 94. 151 Livingston, James 151 Livingston, James 151 Lizotte. Marilyn'202 A Lizotte. Ricky 48 Lloyd. Kristen 15. 108. 109. 202. 212. 214. 215, 220. 237. 116 Lokken, David 64. 98 1 Long. Debbie Long. Kevin 202 Long, Mitchell 212. 237 Long. Susan 151 Looney. Cheryl 41, 48, 184 Lord. Wallena - ' Loud. Lauri 64. j112, 113 Lowe. Bob 48 Lowery. Rose 178 Lu. Michael 64 Lundberg. Lori 29 Luterbach, Johnna 64 Lyman. Michael 48 Mac Arthur. Caren Mac Arthur, Carnerin 48 Macchione. Eric 202 Madaris. Timothy 151 Madsen. Sandra 127. 140. 192 Madson. Karenl151 Mahler. William 64. 100 Mane. Judy 64, 94 Manning, Malinda 64 Manningrossmiller, Tawnia 237 Marley, Martin 203 Marlow. Darla 48 Martin, Cheryl 30. 151 Martin. Greg Martsolf, Tyra 30. 64 Martz. William 48 ' Maschner, Dean 64 Maschner, Jennifer 48 Mat Maids 102 Matheny, Diane 48 r Matschke. Donna 114. 115. 127. ,247 ' Matthews. Darlene 151 Matthews. Donald Matthews. Tommy 32. 64 . Matumeak. Rebecca May. Donald 64 Mayo. Eric 48.,133 Mayo. Peter 152 McCarroll. Kevin 64 Mc Carthy. Michael 48. 98. 188 Mc Carthy. Steve 64. 86 McCotter. Michael 139, 203 McCumby. Scott 23. 212. 223 McCumby. Sheila 48. 114 McDonald. Karen 134. 152 McDonald. Kim 64 McFarland, Donald 203. 246 McGhie, Traci 64 McGill. Daniel 49. 184 McGraw. Patrick 64 McGuigan. Frank 131 . 'McHenry. Scott 203, McLean. Jennie 65 McMillian. Charles 49 McNavish. Kim 167. 203 McNelly. Dan McNelly. Janice 127 McNelly. Trent 112. 113 McPherson. Charles 49 McRae. Dale'120. 121. 203. 247 McRae. Dino McWhirter. Mark 90. 191. 197. 200 203. 212. 237.76 McWhirter. Michelle 59. 65 Mears. Francine 140. 126. 76 Medlin. Danny 30. 203 Meekins. Keith 65 Meier. Lori 2. 28. 29. 65, 96. 184. 222 Melchior. Thor 3. 106. 203 Menear. Ella Mae Menelli. Dan 95 Merritt. William 49. 103 Mikalsen. Robert 49 Mikesell. Deborah 152 Milan, Paul 72. 112. 113. 152, 177. 189. 218. 236 Milan. Ruth 29.47. 49. 112. 113. 168. 247 Miles. Catherine 35. 37, 39. 49. 135 Miles. Sandy 203 Miller. Jeffrey Miller. Joseph 88. 92. 93, 209, 212 Miller. Robert Miller. Ryan Miller. Tracy 49 Mills. Amber 65 Mills. Wesley 49 Mind's Eye 110. 111 Minoque. Carmel 88. 152 Minoque. Robert 65. 98 Moehlin. Glenn 103, 152 Moehlin. Jeffrey 49. 103 Monaco, Tom 92 Moneymaker. Kent 152 Monroe. John 65. 136 Monroe. Leslie 3. 20. 36. 86. 106. 184. 190. 204. 212. 237. 248 Montgomery. Robin 65. 94. 246 . Moody. Daniel 204 Moore. Michael 49. 120. 121 Moore. Steve 152 Morgan. Scott 65 Morkal, Jeannette 112. 113. 152 Morkal, Valerie Morris. Dave 94 Morris. Jill I Morrison, lan 112. 113. 204 Morton. Callen 100, 152 Mueller. David 5 Mueller. John Muhlethaler. Joe Muhlethaler. Blane 49 Murawski. Lisa Murphree, Billy 152 Murphree. Sharman 32. 49 Murphy, Tara 49 Mursch, Donna 211 Mustard. Diane 152 Mustard. Gerald 65 Nancy. Gary 23, 152 Nance, Kara 65, 112, 113 Nance. Terry 18, 23, 145, 152, 223 Nance, William 49 Napolilli, Noel 126 Naske. Natalia 35, 41, 49 National Honor Society QNHSJ 190. 191 Nault. Bill Nault, Larry Navarro, Patsy 28, 149, 152 Neidhold, Donna 34, 112. 113, 152. 177. 236 Neidhold, Katherine 4, 19, 37, 72, 88. 91, 112, 113. 139, 193, 204. 212, 237 Neidhold, Mark 61, 66, 112, 113 Nesting, Corrine 200, 204 Neubacher. Barrie 108, 204 Nice. Robert 49 Noble, Kenton 49. 95 Nordgulen, Lori 48. 49, 96, 123, 188 Norum, Nora 29. 49. 102 Nott, Terry Nowland, Rose 66 Nowottnick. Cheryl 204 Nowottnick, James Nunley, Francoise 152 Nusser. Gini 204 Oates, Tim 204 Obear, Shawn O'Brien, Kim 32. 66 O'Brien, Lesa 152 Ocampos. Claudia 50 Ocampos, Gustavo 66 O'DelI, Debbie 41, 50. 102 Oester. Keith Ogden. Buddy 204 Olanna. Jessie Oliphant. Becky 30, 66. 118, 237 Olmstead, Leanne 32. 66 Olsen, Robert 50 Olson, John 152 Olson, Timothy 66, 116 Orand. Laurel 66 Orchestra 115, 142 Ottmar. Debbie Owen, Amy 50, 184 Owen. Catherine 66, 118. 237 Owen, Debby 152 Padgitt-Osborn, Grae 152 Paine. Joan 132 y Palembas. James Jr. 153 Palembas. Laureen 50 Palmer. Colleen 50. 182, 183 Palmer, John Palmer, Michele 66 Palmer, Tom 153 Papp. Joni 36. 86, 140, 188, 189. 200, 203, 205. 76 Papp, William 50, 189 Paranteau. Maria Parker, Thomas 40, 50 Paschall. Kelly 85, 205 Paschall. Scott 153 Pears, Judy 66 Pears, Richard 205 Pedrick, James 66 Pedrick. John Pelow, Dana 205 Pennebaker, John 30, 31, 92, 93. 153. 184 Perdue, Mona 205 Perkins, Jesse 50, 103 Perkowski, Carol 50 Perkowski. Joanne 110, 111, 205, 76 Perkowski, Lynn 112, 113, 153 Perry, Mark 23. 66. 182, 183. 222 Pestka, Donnie Peterman. Russell 66, 112. 113 Peters, Susan 128 Peters. Timona 212, 224 Philleo, Barbara 3, 106, 107, 198. 248, 128, 247 Phillips. Joy 114. 153. 182, 183, 218 237, 116 Phillips. Kathy Phillips, Tom 153. Physical Education 135 Pike, Cindy 205 Pike. Debbie 153 Pippen. Jerry 66 Pirie, Phillip 66. 112, 113, 122, 184 Piza, Michelle 205, 212 Platz. Kathaleen 32, 33. 153 Platz. Robert 50 Poland, Chris 50 Pollock, Cameron 3, 14, 25, 27, 107. 153. 172, 248 Pollock, Kevin 50 Polmateer. Jean 153 Pomeroy, Deborah 137 Pomeroy, Kevin 67 Posthumus, Karen 205 Posthumus, Susan 67, 120, 121 Posthumus, Todd 153 Powell, Doug Pratt, Alma 130, 247 Preising, Kathleen Prentiss, Patricia 50 Price, Dennis 67 Price, Gerald Pritchard, Darrell 50, 122 Pruitt. Shannon 154 Pursey. George 50 Pursey. Kenneth 154 Puzick, Becky 205 Quakenbush, Leslie 29, 50, 102 Quill 81 Scroll 220 Randolph. Fred 70, 122. 162. 205. 227, 247 Rasmussen, Steve 154 Rawlins. Chris 50. 121 Rawlins, Marty 23, 73, 175, 206. 212. 222 Ray, Doris 138, 177 Redhead. Johnny Reeburgh, Scott 27. 50, 98 Reed. Brenda Reed, Joel 67 Reed. Kim 50 Reed, Morgan 136 Reisland, Kristin 50 Resch, Dorothy 51 Resch, Eric 154 Reynolds, Blair 154 Reynolds, Debra 35, 55, 67. 237 Reynolds, Randy 67 Rhines. David 154 Rhines. Frank 212 Rhines. Kathleen 67 Rhude, Eric 91, 111. 122. 123.206, 212, 214, 215, 237 Rice, Don 190. 206, 212, 76 Rice, Steve 67 Richard, Kevin Richards, Amy 158, 206 Richwine, Ralph 206 Riffle Club 180, 181 Riley. Darlene 51 Ristow, Bill 122, 123 Robinson, Alvin 143. 206 Robinson, Aurora 35, 67 Rocheleau, Ron 51 Roderigues, Margaret 154 Rodey, Dan 227, 126 Rodgers, Gregory Rodriguez. Edwina 11. 129 Roederer, Mario 10, 211 Leslie 112, 113, 206 Rogers. Rogers, Matthew 51 Rohloff, Brad 51 Rohloff, Deborah 67 Ronken, Danny 51 Ronken. Durand Rosadiuk, David 212 Rosadiuk, Ward 51 Rose, Merry 154 Rose. Peggy 35, 67 Rosenberg, Sonja 54, 67 Roth, Bill 30, 206 Roth. James 3, 30. 67, 107, 140. 248 Rowe, Lonny 67, 69 Rowe, Margaret 51 Rowinski, Anne 212, 116 Rowinski, Thomas 67 Roybal, Christine 154 Ruckman. Jay 206 Runberg, Donald 51. 184 Rushing, Denise Rutt, Cliff 100, 206 Sacco, Fred 132. 136 Sackinger. Joseph 24, 103, 154. 189 Sackinger, Karl 67 Sackinger, Mary 206. 76 Sala. David 207 Salisbury, Druska 114, 115, 207. 212, 218, 219, 76 Sanchei, Antoinette fTonyJ 59. 112. 113, 188, 200, 207, 76 Sanchez, Tamara 51 Sanderson, R. DeWayne 11, 67 Sandstrom, Jenny 154 l , l Sanoski, Roseann 207 1 3 Santora. Frank 212 i Santora. Joan 51. 184 5 Sato. Ryoichi 51 i 1 ' Scanlan, Ruth 29 1 1 Scarborough, Brian 5, 27, 44.150 51 98. 180 1 , Scarborough, Joan 68. 98. 99l 180. 184 i 3 Schaff. Dee Dee 68 i Schalf, Yolanda j Q Schikora, Fredrick 51, 103 Schikora, Harry 154 Schikora, Nancy 145, 154, 220 i Schloesser. Geraldine fGerii 68 I Schloesser, Jackie 133, 207 1 Q Schloesser, Jeffery 207 l i Schneider, Samuel 68 ' Schoenleber, Jill 68, 112, 1131 1 Schram, David 93. 154, 223 i i scnmeder, Dale ea. 112. 113! Schroeder. Gina 51 ' Schroeder, Mark 154 1 Schroeder, Ronald 68 3 Schruf, Helen 26, 27. 36, 54, 58, 66. 68.91. 96, 97, 184 i 1 Schruf, Micky tFace1 3. 26. 27. 77, 96, 106. 182, 183, 207, 2121, 214. 215, 222. 223, 248, 246 1 Schulz, Dianna 68 ' Scott. Bryan 207 , Scott. Charles 86. 129, 134 i Scroggin, Duron tRonJ 207 1 Secrest, Pauline 154 1 3 Seeliger, Georgian 129, 134 i i Senungetuk. Christopher 68, 113 . 1 Setzer, Barbara 114, 115, 154g 188. 218,219,237 Shalz, Linda 68 1 i Sharma, Arun 68. 114, 115, 2181 219,237,116 X Q Sharp, Claude 103 1 i Sharp, Todd i Sharpe, Clifford 154, 188 l Shaw, Joseph 154 1 , Shellinger. Ed 22. 90, 94. 125 i , Sheridan. Lenita 108, 189, 207, 212. 214.215, 237, 116 1 F Sherman, Sally 207, 237 i , Sherman. Samuel 184. 208. 2152.5 116, 76 i A Shilling, Benny 68. 112. 113 , Q Shira. Brad 24, 154, 184 i i Shoats, AI 94. 95, 128 1 1 Shroyer. Mary 51, 112, 113. 122 Siebert. K. Glenn 154 i siier, Michelle 155, 156 , l Simmons, Deborah 194. 208 l 1 Simmons, Lori 68 1 i Sims, Christopher 88. 90, 118.1 1i19. 184. 200, 208, 237, 76 f Sims, Joann 37, 41. 51 Q 1 Sims. Kipp 68 W Sims, Leah 155 i Sims, Michael i Sivjee, Mohamed 155, 182, 183 Skiing 98. 99 i Slabaugh, Laura 51. 246 , Slaughter. Shawn 51. 52. 112. 113 Smalls. Katherine ' Smith, Barbara 116 1 Smith. David 118. 155. 237 1 Smith, Jeanette 155 1 Smith, Lori i Smith, Lorri Ann 155 1 Smith. Vernon Smyth. Jamieson-68. 103 Snyder, Ember 208, 247 Snyder. Kelley 155 247 f Snyder. Marcia 3. 34. 130. 247 Snyder. Wilma Social Studies 139 Walin. David 70 1 Soderstrom, Bill 155 Soderstrom, Leann 51 Sole. Karen 3, 29. 36. 68. 106. 112. 113. 248 Sole. Randi 37, 51. 75 Solie. Barry 180. 181 Solis. Lee 129 Soolook, Judy 29. 31 Sorden. Ronda 155 South, Danny Spencer. Janet 208 Spencer. Lindsay Spencer. Scott 51, 180 Spencer. Steven 208. 212. 214, 215 Spencer, Tammy 69 Sprague. Bob 27. 123. 129. 137. 184 Springer. Rochell tShelli1 52 Staley, Christine 52 Stamps. J Scot 7. 76. 111, 122. 123. 182,183.191.192.208 Stamps. J Ted 9. 27. 86. 91. 110. 111.122, 123. 182, 183, 208. 212 Staples. John 69 Stetfes. Matt 29 Stern. Victor Stevens. William Still. Michael Stinson. John 69 Stone. Frances tSusan169. 135 Stone, Kathy 52 Stone. Tamsin 52 Stowell. Nick Stowell. Rowdy Strack. Yvonne Stragier, Hans 4. 25. 27. 100. I01. 112, 113. 159. 184. 190. 208. 246 Stratsma. Jan 69 Slreit, Linda 3. 28, 106. 144. 151, 248 Strohmaier. Mahla 6. 9. 118 Strozewski. Ann 155 Strozewski, Linda 208 Student Body Council 36 Summerville. Debra 155 Sundgren. Adam 69 Sundgren. Misty 52. 112. 113 Swarthout. Dennis 69 . Swartz.'David 69, 118. 237 Swimming 30. 31 Swisher. Tom 155 Talvi, Randy 69 Talvi. Russ 1. 7. 18. 20. 23. 36. 106. 107, 190. 208. 212. 214, 215. 220. 222. 224. 248. 76. 246 Tarkiainen. Richard 11. 100. 101, 129 Tarnowski. Lawrence 208 Taylor. Richard 209 Taylor, Sandra 69 Teal. Kris 69 Teal. Scott 155 Thayer. June 128 Thayer. Virgil 129 Theophilus, Don 108. 109. 209 Thespians 118. 119 Thies. Debra 112. 113. 209, 212. 218 Thomas. Charles 129 Thomas, Margie 130 Thomas. Marie 52 Thomas. Stanley 209 Thomas, Ted 23. 24, 112. 113, 145, 146. 155 homas, Tina 156 homas, Tyrone 23, 24, 69. 86. 92, 94 Thomson. Janel 36. 96, 112. 113. 156, 161, 116 Vanderpool. Woody Van Enkevort. Rose 129, 188. 189 Van Flein. Pete 23. 209 Van Flein. Tom 30. 31, 70. 114, 115. Van Hatten, Karen 53 Van Hoomissen, Jim 53. 95 Van Hoomissen, Mary 21, 29. 96, Westby. Frank Wey, John 132 Wheat. Judy 157 Wheat, Ray 211 hompson, Brenda 36. 102. 148, 156 hompson, Callie 156 homson, Jan 29 hompson, Julie 52 hompson, Keith hompson, Leit 27. 69 hompson, Randy 52 hornhill. Jackie 156 horson, Tena 69 hurman. David 7, 23. 118. 156. 237 ilman, Kent 156 ilton. Patrick 52 isdale. Dan 52 isdale. Ken 156. 178 isdale. Ted 209 itus, Dan 156 itus, Geraldine 69 omany. Anita 3. 9, 107, 209. 248. 76 omany. Jennifer 69, 180, 181. 223 omlinson. Brandon,69, 237 onkins. Elizabeth tLizJ 3, 102. 106. 117.118, 156,237.248, 116 onkins, Eva 69 onkins. Sean 52 otin, Albert 209 rack 24, 25. 184, 185 remarello. Richard 91, 112, 113. 115. 122, 123. 135. 156. 218. 219 riplehorn, Clay 27. 69 rounce. Craig 70 ' rumbull. Janice 114. 156. 180, 218, 237, 116 ruminella, Jeff 70 , ullord. Holly 52 uminella, Gregory 52 urner. Jill 52, 189 urner. Lia 109, 136, 156. 189 urner. Tommie 129 yping 134, 135 ' 112,113,157 Y Van Hoomissen, Thomas 139, 210. 212, 220 5 Van Velduizen. Varina 112. 113. 157 Varwig, Robert 70 Vaughn, Edith tEdieJ 112. 113. 157 Vehmeier, Glen 210 Vehmeier, Ken 53 Vehmeier, Richard 70, 120. 121 Viator, Frank 117. 118. 116 Viator, John 70 Viator, Paul 70 , Viereck. Walter 210 Vignola. Frank 157 Vignola. Jayne 212 Villaluz. Vincent. Dezi 157 Q Theodorel 70 Volleyball 28 . Uldriks. Gary 3 . Undereiner, Brent 119, 156. 237 Undereiner, Ginna 70 Underwood, Terry 24, 209 Valentine, Lance 52 ' Valentine, Troy 156, 180 Vgnairsdale, Helen 52, 112. 113 4 V n Cleve. Kristin 53, 114, 115, 188. 189 Van Cleve. Sarah tKatieJ 85. 112. 113.190, 191, 209, 218, 247 V' nderpool, Julie 70 V nderpool. Kathy 53 V nderpool, Patty 70 Vonder Haar, Donna 210 Voorhees, Joe 70 L Voorhees. Lori 157. 116 Walker. Jim 3, 129, 137. 192. 211 Walker. Robert 1 Walker. Tina 53 , Wallace. Chris Esqi 90. 100. 101. 178.210, 212, 224 Wallace. Coke 53, '100 Wallace. Paige 32436. 70. 80. 224 Walin. Diana 30, 70 Wallner, Anthony 210 Wallner, Colleen 1 7 Waln. David 157 i Walters. Anne 64. 70. 114, 115 wamhoff. Darrell 53 Wang. George , Wang. James 3. 12. 107. 210. 248 Ward. Steve 237 E Wareham. David 53 Warren. Carla 9. 90. 200, 210. 212. 220. 247 ' Washeleski. Kris 210 Waugaman. Eds 166. 210 Weaver. Ben 70 1 Weaver, Merrilee 157 Webb. Kathy 129. 140. 145 Webb. Patrick 53 1 Weber. Kristie 53 Weber. Woody 70. 246 Webster, Robert Wedemeyer. James 53 Weeden. Bristol 53. 98. 188 Weeden. Robert 90. 98. 99. 157. 188, 189 A Wells. Dana 37. 53.3 75 ' Welty. Dale 70. 92,'94 Welty. Janet 157 5 Wennen. Kari 53, 112. 113 Wenstrom, Woody 130 Wescott. Brian 118. 157. 237 West. Cynthia 102.gl09, 157. 247 West. Daniel West, Shannon 3. 107. 175, 210. 212. 220, 248, 247 Wheeler. David 122, 200. 211. 212. 76 Wheele White. r. Valerie 120. 121 Andrew 24. 27. 53, 98 White. Heidi 20. 157 White, lan 27.98. 114. 157. 184, 222. 223 White. Todd 70 Wicken. John Wiedeman. Cari 71. 102 Wien. Kelly 3, 36. 55. 71. 102. 106. 248 Wien, Mike 53. 112. 113, 118. 237 Wiese. George 130 Wilbanks. Becky 41, 130 Wilcox, Joan 63, 130 Wilhelm. Cheryl 36, 211 Wilhelm, Christine 36, 55. 71 Williams. Carol Williams. Charlotte 102. 1-57 Williams Cheryl 211 Williams. Christine 71 Williams. Joseph 157 Williams. Leah 71 Williams Margaret tPeggyj 36. 157. 236 Williams, Michael 11. 53 Williams Nick 212 Williams. Robert 53 Williams. Ronald Willis D rwyn lDar1 157 . 3 Willis. David Wilson. Aaron 71 Winlord, Laura 36. 74. 108. 137. 142, 155. 237. 116. 247 Winner, Scott 23. Winterer. William 71. 94, 246 tBillJ 53, 95. 110 Winter, Linda 36. 39. 112. 113. 153 157 Witkowski. Marie Witt. Susan 71 Woll. Mary Ann 21 Wolfe. William 71 Wood. Rebecca 211 Woods. Craig 71, Woods. David 71 222 Woods. Madeleine 71 Woods, Monica 157 Woodward. Scott 71 Wrestling 103 Young. Alison 71. 237 Young. April 53 Younker. Phil 71. 100 Zahn, David 71. 94 Zayon, Fran Zeitler. Stephanie 53 Zellweger, Sheri Zunker. Diana 71. 112. 113 Zunker. Lea Ann 53 P5 grjna ' ,W , ' fr J 1 xg ,f I L ' Don McFarland, Pam Lawson Scott Winner Verla Gllbertson Allen Crow, John Dempsey Ken Tlsdale Jon Leonard, Ruthie Milan . Nancy Anderson 8. Billy Boelens . 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