William Mitchell High School - Apogee Explo Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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Ten Seniors as Pacesetters elk GP' Julie Cox Combining enthusiasm and intelligence, Julie Cox led many aspects of high school life. She served on sophomore student council and on All-City Student Council as secretary. She was elected a varsity cheer' leader for two years and was chosen head her senior year. Julie was a member of Pep Club, and she served on the morale, records, publicity, and treasury committees. Academically, Julie kept a competitive pace. She was a member of National Honor Society and was elected vice-president as a senior. She received a nomination for the National Council of Teachers of English Award and was a National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist. Julie worked as copy editor for the Apogee and became a member of Quill and Scroll as a senior. She represented Mitchell as an exchange student to Ran- cho High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, and to Palmer during an All-City Exchange program. Julie also served on the steering committee for the lnter-school Re- lations Council. Mitchell faculty members nominated Julie for Out- standing Teenagers of America as well as Who's Who in American High Schools. She earned the award, Marauder of the Month, and was a Christmas Queen Attendant in 1968. Julie plans to attend college to study social science and English, and her future might include a career in sociology. Serving as president of the student body, Jerry Aluise provided an example of leadership for Mitchell High School. As president, his duties included pre- siding over Cabinet meetings and acting as general chairman of many assemblies. During Jerry's junior year, he was elected to first and second semester student council. Along with many other activities, Jerry was an active member of both the morale and treasury committees. He also spent much of his time working on the school newspaper, the Echelon, on which he served as co-editor. Jerry was listed in Who's Who in American High Schools and was elected to Boys' State. His future plans include attending college where he plans to study business management and French. Jerry Aluise

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Linda Alldredge Linda Alldredge was a member of Mitchell's pom- pon squad as a junior and served as head pompon girl in her senior year. She participated in Sing Out, emceed the Homecoming show both her junior and senior years, and performed in seven plays: four as a sophomore, two as a junior, and one as a senior. She was selected to participate in several city and out-of- state exchanges, including a trip to Las Vegas in her junior year. A member of Pep Club and of Speech Club for three years and of Drama Club for two years, Linda also served on the social and morale committees. Linda is interested in drama, speech, and the mountains. She plans to major in speech therapy at Colorado State College. Linda received superior ratings all three years in interpretation of poetry and drama and took second in state as a sophomore. As a result of her dedication and enthusiasm, Linda received the title of Marauder of the Month, went on to be chosen as one ofthe Out- tanding Teenagers of America, and was selected as one of Who's Who in American High Schools. Linda was also selected as one of the Christmas Queen at- tendants in her senior year and was chosen as a mem- ber of Prom Court. Active Larry Small spread his interests over a wide range. He served on student council as a junior and senior and occupied the post of senior class vice president in the second semester. As a sophomore athlete he was a diver for the Mitchell swim team. For all of his high school years, Larry was also an active participant on the gymnastics teams. Publicity and assemblies committees were helped by Larry, and he contributed to student morale by playing Mitch Marauder at football games and pep assemblies. In his senior year Larry became a directing mem- ber of Sing-Out Colorado Springs. Because of his out- standing academic achievements, he was chosen to be in National Honor Society for two consecutive years. Outside of his school life Larry was active in scout- ing and Junior Achievement. He also attended the Colorado Outward Bound School in the summer of 1968. In return for his hard work Larry was nominated to Prom Court and Who's Who in American High Schools. His future plans include attendance at Dart- mouth or Reed College to study for the ministry. He would also like to join the Peace Corps. Larry Small Student Body Recognizes in x xl .- . W fax' 'N x- Q A ' 1 1 'E ., ffg , N . x K5 ' N ' X' ' Q' .J Ak' t A X W 'gjsfrvfl i 'S . ' Q Ay . 4 is - s in M 'A K Semin 'W -.1 'sg 'X,'X,kib, 's',v0I A xg:'h,,fwf?f5y . A . 1 43- Q2 'i'f'Ut . t. 1 ,Fila 'fi 1 sk .swag I N Fw: 'Q Q if ' ' . ,- X W W v K S.. Y L.

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Elaine Earnest Using her outstanding leadership abilities, Elaine Earnest contributed much to Nlarauder spirit. Elaine represented her fellow students by serving on sopho- more student council. She was an active member of Pep Club and Spanish Club, and she worked on the morale, records, and social committees. Elaine was selected to participate in an exchange program with Salt Lake City. ln her junior year she attended the National Association of Student Councils Conference in Philadelphia. In both her junior and senior years Elaine boosted school spirit by serving as an A-squad cheerleader. She was chosen to be in National Honor Society, and she participated in the girls' advanced gym class. For her hard work, Elaine was named Outstanding Teenager of America for lVlitchell, listed in Who's Who in American High Schools, received the D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award, and received membership in Quill and Scroll. She was also chosen to be a Christ- mas Queen Attendant and a member of Prom Court. Many hours of Elaine's time were spent as the edi- tor of the Apogee , Her future plans are to major in journalism at the University of Colorado and eventually work in some field of magazine layout and photography. Ed Bishop made indispensable contributions to the sports aspect of school life during his high school years. As Secretary of lVlorale, he helped to correlate the sports functions with student spirit by heading morale committee and planning pep assemblies. As a two year member of the football team, Ed received honorable mention on the All-City team and All-SCL team in his junior year. As senior co-captain, he helped to spark the football team to a winning season. Again, as a senior, Ed gained All-City and second team All-SCL honors, as well as being chosen to play in the All'State football game held annually in Pueblo. Wrestling occupied a majority of Ed's time during the winter sports seasons. Displaying a winning style, he earned a third place in the state tournament as a junior. In his senior year Ed took first place in the dis- trict wrestling tournament held at lVlitchell. ln addition to his first place, he was elected by the coaches at the tournament as the Nlost Out- standing Wrestler. During the spring months Ed participated in track as a shot-putter. He was chosen to be a member of Prom Court. Ed's immediate plans include college. Ed Bishop