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espite our closeness to one another, we are individuals. Some people are short, some tall, some are future artists while some just doodle stick-figures on notebooks. There are those who participate in varsity sports year-round while others are content with a twice-weekly gym class. Our interests range from watching Miami Vice on television to wearing fashionable clothes or just sitting alone. There are some of us who come from a foreign country ; there are some of us who have never left the state.

There are health conscious students who dine at the vegetarian New Morning Cafe, and who dream of frozen yogurt at T.C.B.Y. Others are tempted by a Meyer Dairy milkshake. Lunches show the various tastes in cuisine, as school lunches compete with home-packed goodies. In any case, the foods that we eat add to our uniqueness.

Lockers are good indications of a student's creative ideas. The question is not whether or not to lock your valuables, but rather how to decorate the locker. Mirrors, posters, plastic message pads with matching felt-tip pens, letters, and even wall-to-wall carpeting grace the inside of these numbered dull.gray compartments. Lockers a lso act as backrests for students who just want time for themselves.

For individuals are we. Over 1,000 students, each with different personalities, tastes and interests . Ignore the six-digit student numbers, ignore the alphabetized list. Take A CLOSER LOOK at us.

We are people.

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ur school is a net of connections, of students knit together with bonds of cooperation. Everywhere you turn, there is somebody who shares your interests.

It is this spirit of sharing which ties us together, the willingness to help one another. Explaining trigonometry and physics during study hall, proofreading an English essay, asking the words to a spelling test . . . all are part of our lives. Even though it might be quieter to study at home, there is something missing.

This spirit extends all throughout our lives. It is evident whenever two students organize schedules in the office or one student tutors another in math or a language or history . It is the shared experience of surviving a difficult athletic workout. Most often, it takes the form of somebody willing to listen to your problems, somebody who notices that something is wrong and acts on this concern, even if it is only by asking, "Hey, are you Okay?"

In the relentless pressure and rapid tempo of our lives, there are little things which stand out, which provide a moment of sanity. Feeling around on your hands and knees trying to find a lost contact lens or conducting a sick classmate to the nurse's office are more indicative of what is important in our world than any test or quiz.

What makes us special is not how many games we win, but how much we support each other as a team. It is not how many people we recognize as we walk down the halls, but how we comfort a lonely classmate.

Take a CLOSER LOOK at a State High student,

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Preparing to take the school back to t he 1950's, Maura McMurtry and Patty Oakes finish decorating for the evening Sock Hop.

With full concentration on mathematics, Tyrone Delmonico and Todd Delallo try to tackle a problem together.

erving food, bussing tables, bagging groceries. Candystriping at the hospital. Taking courses' at Penn State. Volunteering for the American Cancer Society. There is more to !ife than spending seven hours a day in one building. A CLOSER LOOK reveals not just high school students, but employees, volunteers, and consumers. Every day the community sees us, not the faceless stereotypical high school students. , They know us through our jobs, whether they be for work experience or just a way to earn some extra cash. They know us through what we buy, where we go, what movies we see.

For our relationship with the community is not just one of jobs. Going out for lunch or dropping in at Roy Rogers, spending the evening at the movies, , or merely walking downtown on a Saturday afternoon with nothing but a newly-cashed paycheck and a desire for new clothes or records are especially important. With the resources of the community and university at our disposal, we are found everywhere, from the Penn State indoor swimming pool to the libraries to the sidewalks of town.

Marching down Allen Street to a cadence during Homecoming. Running through town after school as part of a track practice. Working at fast food restaurants, working at a construction site which will someday be somebody's home . Walking for peace, biking for muscular dystrophy. Parallel parking on , College Avenue Friday afternoon before a football game. Learning to drive.

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omework, tests, classes , parties, study time, leisure time. The life of a State High student encompassed all these things and more. As juniors and seniors, we were kept quite busy throughout the year by school-related activities: keeping our grades up, staying out of trouble , fulfilling those dreaded graduation requirements. Our status as students affected all aspects of our lives, from what we did on the weekends, to our taste in clothes, to our individual likes and dislikes.

Since a good part of our time was spent in school, State High will have a promine nt place in our me mories_. Twe nty years fr om now whe n we think back to when we were six-

teen and seventeen, we will remember homecoming, football games, the prom, and of course, graduation. The opportunities and experiences State High had offered us, were things we will never forget.

In most cases, the knowledge and learning we have gained in our four years of high school , will dictate what we do with the rest of our lives.

However, despite all the different things we do, and all the different things we will remember in years to come, we all have one thing in common: we enjoyed this time together as high school students at State High.

Their various modes of transportation are an important part of the lives of Sharon Cingle , Ann Holt, Anne Rottman, and Gretchen Bischoff.

To catch up on lost sleep, Jeff Byers uses a little more than four minutes.

Ingrid Kopp has to stop at her locker and walk across the street between classes.

Before going to class, Mardi Lowry and Aimee Jarre tt check the announceme nts.

four minutes of freed om The red second hand swept toward the 12 with agonizing slowness. These were the best of times; these were the worst of times.

All ears strained in eager anticipation, every muscle tensed. Then you heard it! The most beautiful sound ever created - the bell.

You had exactly four minutes to travel from point A to point B while trying every路 thing in between. Only four minutes to rejuvenate sleeping limbs and brain cells numbed from a rare dull lecture, to go to the bathroom and fix your makeup, to stop by your locker to drop-kick the 12-pound calculus book inside. You could use these four minutes to order pizza for the custodians, to drop by the cafeteria between 4th and 6th periods and take food back to class, or to plan your next get-together with friends.

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Anne Mesavage spends her break between classes at her creatively decorated locker.

Between classes, Tim Schmalz, Paul Rosen, Josh Gessler, and Dan Gold clown around .

tain to the tune of the National Anthem, disgusting everyone nearby, or followed Mr. Frank Guerra's suggestion and got their "main squeeze" for some Public Displays of Affection.

Unfortunately, sometimes those four m_inutes were used as a cramming session. A few fleeting moments to look at your vocabulary list or to review trigonometry formulas was sometimes just what we needed to get a good grade.

For many people, their four minutes plus a few more were used to quickly go to their lockers, grab a coat, and rush across the street to a class at the Intermediate High.

In the midst of all this fun, you heard that sound. What was the call of freedom had turned into the summons to reality. Back to the dungeons, ye prisoners! Forty-eight minutes of education we had to endure.

a long awaited break Weekend! The word that sparked life into our tired eyes, providing us with a much needed break from school.

Many of us kicked off our fall weekends by attending a State College football game as a player, a spectator, or as a member of the Marching Band. These Friday night games gave us a chance to relax and leave the worries of the school behind.

Just as football dominated our fall weekends, various winter activities occupied our winter weekends. Skiing, sledding, and snowman building wre all pleasant diversions from school.

With the warmth of spring, came weekend baseball games and early starts on a suntan.

Of course, the best weekend of all came in early June. June 6 to be exact, when the class of '87 graduated.

Happy Valley offered us a number of ways to spend the remaining portion of our week ends. Some of us spent our Saturday afternoons watching Penn State football in

Beaver Stadium. Others were more concerned with earning much-needed cash with a job. For those of us who were bogged down with one hundred and one things to do during the week, this break from school gave us a chance to catch up. on homework.

There was even time for a long overdue shopping trip. There were also the dreaded weekends when we had to return to school to take the SAT's or an AP History exam.

Weekends even provided us with the opportunity to escape State College. Whether it was a vacation or a visit to a future college, we broadened our horizons through weekend travel.

No matter how we chose to spend them, the weekends were the fuel that kept us going. Both memories of weekends past and expectations of ones to come gave us the incentive to survive the week. When the long awaited Saturday and Sunday arrived, we knew we could kick back and relax.

Joe Pepe is one of the last students to take off for a much needed weekend.

At the Powderpuff football game, Tom Bowser relays signals over his walkie-talkie .

On the w eekend, Melissa Branstetter is proud of working at Kentucky Fried Chicken.

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Butch Leitzinger spends his weekends tearing up the track at various races.

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another form of artwork You sat in a class listening to a boring the romantically inclined, doodling somelecture or maybe you had already finished times meant writing the name of that certain the assignment. Before you knew it, you someone over and over again on papers, found yourself drawing on the edges of your notebooks, and even on hands. paper, putting eyelashes on the holes or For most students, doodling was a frivodrawing squares and diamonds where the lous activity that simply occupied time. fir.es intersected.

However, sometimes these little drawings Doodling was a common malady we all were taken much more seriously and elevatexperienced, an insatiable desire to draw on ed to a new height of importance. For some homework, notes, and book covers. No two art students, drawing whatever came to snowflakes were alike; no two doodles were mind was an assignment and was regarded alike. Some doodles were actually sketches as serious artwork. Though this was not exof people or objects we saw in the class- actly doodling, several elements were the room, while others were aimless lines, undis- same. For example, letting the imagination tinguishable scribblings, and zig-zags, enliv- run wild was common to the study hall scribened by an occasional geometric design. blings as well as the art room creations. For Actual notes were prime targets for doodles others, a specific doodle became something as well. We could add a new dimension to with a specific purpose. Perhaps, a certain our definitions and equations by coloring in mark or character functioned the same way o's, dottinig ls with flowers, or occasionally a signature did. Doodling was good for the adding pictures to further explain the mean- soul, and patriotic, too. Just ask Yankee ing of a phrase. Sometimes scattered 路路 Doodle Dandy! throughout math and science notes, you Sitting outside the art room, Julie even saw rather creative forms of Greek Johnston lets her imagina tion create fanciful letters or diagrams brightened up through doodles. the use of colored pencils or markers. For

Though frowned on by administration, Tim Kulka doodles on the wall in the main hall, to Karen Hall's delight.

In a world of his own, Peter Margittai puts a lot of effort into his doodles, during a rt class.

letting off steam In many ways, school has just one great countdown to graduation, whether it was this year or next. As the end of an era drew near, it was up to us to make this dwindling time as interesting as possible. While our definition of "interesting" may not have agreed with official school policy, we discovered the necessary loopholes.

The need to escape from the building now and then lead us to go "out" for lunch, complete with the thrill of evading and outmaneuvering Mr. Farmer. Skipping a class brought variety to even the most boring day.

No one was supposed to sleep in the nurse 's office or decorate a locker, but we did it anyway. Hanging out in the old student lobby was the best place to do communal homework. If we weren 't meant to congregate there, why was a long bench built there? A can of soda tasted much better when it was pilfered 路from the teacher 's lounge. Senior Skip Day was a riot. We did not break the rules to be deliberately defiant - we just needed to let off a little steam before we were thrust into the adult world.

Be patient with us. One small step for a senior ... a giant leap for America's future!

Tuning out a lecture, Aaron Corn listens to his walkman despite school and teacher disapproval.

Paul Engle, Jim Bartges, Marlo Palazzarl, Rich Verity and Don Randolph ease the classroom tension with their antics.

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Sharon Clngle, Jim Scourtls, and Tom Songer find themselves a ll tied up during the Tennis Ball race at Anything Goes.

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As members of the sophmore team look on, Jason Benshoof gingerly tries to pass his orange to Jenny Haag during the orange race.

Trying to win the race, Jennifer Brytczuk feeds Ted Fleischer pudding as he calmly stares at a photographer.

What happened when freshmen, sopho mores, juniors, seniors, and faculty got together in the gym and forgot all inhibitions?

If you guessed Almost Anything Goes, you were right. Combat between the classes was slated for November 13th. As extra fun, the staff competed as well.

Relay races were usually reserved for elementary recesses or rainy-day physical education classes. Almost Anything Goes gave new life to these old games.

Then the games commenced. The orange race helped us take A Closer Look, because an orange had to be passed chin-to· chin through the team to win. An obstacle course provided many laughs for the spectators. A girl-and-guy pair had to run while holding their ankles, jump rope, climb a ladder, blow up a balloon and pop it, ride on a scooter, balance an apple on their heads, · blow a 1" bubble from a piece of frozen , gum, run back to the team, and kiss the next

Paul Engle and Jim Scourtls, assisted by Tom Bowser and Greg Kunes, try to pull their weight in the tug-of-war competition. \

person in line.

Next came the licorice race. After sharing a piece of licorice, a girl had to get on a guy's shoulders. Then, he ran to the pudding table where she had to feed him pudding over his head while still on his shoulders.

Jenni Dabney remembered "stuffing pudding" at her poor partner's face .

During the next race, a tennis ball was attached to a long piece of string, and had to be passed down through each team mem· ber's clothes. After the whole team was laced together, they had to untangle themselves! Tom Jmpellitteri laughed as he said, ''I'll never forget seeing Michelle White searching in her shirt to find our lost tennis ball."

The varsity and JV cheerleaders judged the night's activities, ranking the seniors first, sophomores second, juniors third, faculty fourth, and freshmen fifth.

a week of fun and excitement Homecoming was a time for graduates to woodwork. Finally, on Friday, traditions and reminisce on their scholastic roots and for sanity triumphed again as proud students students to reflect on their nearly-completed showed their true colors on Maroon and high school years. Spirit Week, the five Gray Day. Students crammed into the auditorium weekdays preceding the Friday night festivities, served to build enthusiasm in the stu- eighth period for the Pep Rally. The Marchdent body. ing Band helped entertain the crowd by This was the time to let your personality playing some up-tempo tunes. Mr. Pifer prorun wild. Monday, the school was flooded vided his wacky impersonation of a cheerwith nerds and geeks, tripping and stumbling leader, and our own cheerleaders engithrough the halls. The student body was neered the infamous licorice trick for the ready for combat on Tuesday, swathed in audience. Cheerleader captain Valerie Soyscamouflage and MASH memo rabili a. ter and her Dad, and football player EJ SanWednesday could have bee n retitled "Hap- dusky and his mom, experienced a close py Days meets Happy Valley" as poodle ' encounter with two pieces of licorice. Todd skirts, bobby socks, and greased-back hair . Hershbine, president of Student Council, inappeared at our high school. We could even troduced the 1986 Homecoming royalty claim we rocked partially around the clock, candidates as they walked across the stage: as the Student Council sponsored a 50's Jenny Clark, Rob Mulaski, Sharon Cingle, dance that evening. Many people wondered Butch Leitzinger, Leigh Fyock, Mike Carabout their personal safety on Punk Day, as line, Melissa Pressler, EJ Sandusky, Traci wild-looking characters crawled out of the Slagle, and Terry Hess. With a cheer, we left

school for the final football game.

Memorial Field never looked so good.

Our football team, fueled by our State College pride, ran onto the field for the last time to battle the Williamsport Millionaires. At half time, EJ Sandusky and Sharon Cingle were crowned as King and Queen. We will never forget the sight of 6'4" EJ slouching under a 6'4" tall white picket arch in the middle of Memorial Field. Even though our football men struggled valiantly, the Million路 aires won the game. That did not seem to matter, though. Our players were our heroes that night. As the Marching Band marched off the field for the last time, we swallowed the lump in our throats and watched the lights go out in the stands.

Even if some of us were not graduating in June, it was still a night of joy, of tears, and of very special memories.

With only money on their minds, Bobby Rider and Brian Grove listen at the assembly.

While E.J. Sandusky, the new King, watches approvingly, Sharon Cingle is crowned Home路 coming Queen by Terry Hess.

While strumming his banjo, head cheerleader, Mr. Pifer captivates the audience as John Bove and Mrs. Brame join in.

Gloria Klein and Tina Geschwlndner show off their fashionable paisley print apparel.

fads and fashions set the trends

Fashionable female feet were often found in fancy high top, lace-up footwear.

Through the years, fads and fashions came and went like day and night. This year, it seemed "it's hip to be square."

We had recalled an earlier time with the return of paisley prints, and patent leather shoes. Keeping with this theme, girls' hair had gotten longer and guys' hair shorter. In the girls' hair, we often saw big, bright ribbons or banana barrettes. Guys' hair got so short that fuzzy, little spikes and geometric designs appeared on their scalps. Fads had gotten healthier, too, with frozen yogurt being a favorite food. Sweatpants with the legs worn down at the ankle, pushed up to midcalf, or cut off at the knees, were an old favorite that proved popular outside the locker room, as well.

Our favor ite new gimmick was probably the new talking toys. Who among us could resist stopping at a toy department display, just to talk with Cricket or Teddy Ruxpin?

There were even toy parrots that repeated what you said. Finally, there was someone

who truly idolized us to the extent that they echoed our every word!

Some things never changed. It was still a social advantage to have a shiny car, a comfortable pair of jeans, and scuffed-up sneakers. The way we improvised on these basic e lements dictated our fashion trends. Reading a Stephen King or Danielle Steel novel showed that though we seemed different on the outside, underneath, it was possible for many people to enjoy the same things.

One other fashion of expression many probably did not notice developed from your devoted yearbook staff. The frenzied writing of volumes of articles for a deadline united us into a team. Actually, that was probably the original purpose of fads. They brought this multifaceted student body just a little bit closer together.

Demanding little to no care, Scott Nadzom sports a very short but fashionable crew cut.

Blending fashion and practicality, Jenny C lark uses a banana barrette to keep her hair back while she studies.

meeting places have a certain appeal "I'll meet you . . . " This was a phrase heard often throughout the year with various endings. More than one location in our school served as a place for students to gather, talk, and socialize.

No doubt the most popular before-school meeting place was the new student lobby.

Whether standing in small groups or sitting on the benches, friends gathered there to discuss p lans for the weekend, talk about last night's homework, or help each other cram for an upcoming test. Other students preferred to sit down by the main office in the morning, patiently waiting to go to their lockers at 8:00. Then there were the halfasleep students wandering around the music wing waiting for a first period Symphonic Band or Orchestra class.

T hroughout the day, there was no shortage of places where two or three people could get together for a period. The old student lobby was never without a few students who sat on the bench, talking quietly

and helping each other with homework. Se- 路 niors Lester " Mongo" Griel, Kelly Knowlton, Melissa Pressler, and Matt Badiali even formed another "Breakfast Club" there. If people were in different study halls, they could arrange to meet in the library or by the lockers outside the classroom. The yearbook office, or J-room, was an ever popular place for staff members to meet and crop pictures, write articles or work on some layouts or a pressing homework assignment.

During the three lunch periods, people clustered around the lunch tables, eating, studying, talking, and playing games ranging from tic-tac-toe to poker. Thanks to the new lunch time radio station, sometimes a brave few even decided to dance . Hacky-sack enthusiasts managed to gather regardless of the weather conditions. When they could not play in the courtyard, they simply moved their game inside to the hall in front of the main office or outside the gymnasium.

Various organizations drew a crowd when

they set up shop outside the office, selling a wide selection of clothing, yearbooks, high school mugs, Santa-Grams, and any kind of tickets available.

After school, many students gathered outside to talk with friends while waiting for the bus. An occasional bake sale sponsored by a club or organization always caused a stir after school in the main lobby. People lucky enough to drive to school often stopped to chat in the parking lot before heading for home. Of course, practice fields and designated classrooms were the meeting places for many sports and clubs.

No matter when, where, or why, not a day went by when students did not meet with a group of friends in school. The various places in the school where people "hung out" gave everyone a chance to relax and take a break from school, even if it was for only a few minutes.

Looking for a quiet place to study, Kay Stokes and Michelle White meet by their lockers to do homework.

Paige Wiley and Robin Williams e njoy each other's company when they meet to study in the new student lobby.

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April Johnson, Diane Fein, John Maylle, Shannon Beaver, and Mark Smith gather in the hall for a little fun.

After a long day at Riverside, Allison Bissell wearily bags a customer's groceries.

making money the old-fashioned way Working; it was something most of us had some experience with at some point during high school. We all knew we worked in school, doing homework and taking tests, but many people chose to pursue a parttime job outside of school as well.

State College offered students a wide range of employment opportunities. Some people accepted a position in which they wo rked regular hours, while others freelanced on their own. The prime employers of high school students were places that other students frequented. Restaurants, grocery stores, retail stores and movie theatres were only a few of the establishments that rea di ly hired students. Some students wo rked on a limited basis in an internship position. Institutions like Penn State and co rporations like HRB Singer both offered internships to a few students during the summer. Many enterprising students took the initiative to start their own business. Comparable to the lemonade stands we operated as

children, students provided the community with services that ranged from lawncare to childcare. No matter where we worked or what we did, the paycheck for the fruits of our labor were always greatly appreciated.

However, as with anything, there were pluses and minuses to working. Of course, making money was a wonderful incentive to work. Working also gave us a sense of pride in our newly found responsibility, as well as experience in the business world. Working also had its drawbacks as well. Having an employer dictate where you had to be and when you had to be there often left little time for our personal lives.

Working, including both the good and the bad, was a valuable experience. No matter what the work entailed for each individual, it was a formative part of our high school years.

Surveying a customer's Items as s he prepa res to ring them up, Chrissy Gale works the night shift at a local convienence store.

Working at Weis Market Is not always exciting as John Joseph finds out while he waits for a customer to ret urn to the checkout line.

Taking a Job that does not occupy his entire summ er vacation, E.J. Sandusky works at a concession stand for the week ,.I,,-!_ -

PSU-A season of excellence It was only fitting that, during Penn State's Century of Excellence in football, the 1986 version of the team would win the mythical National Championship in college football. Finishing its second consecutive undefeated regular season, then #2 Penn State squared off with #1 Miami for the title in the Sunkist Fiesta Bowl on January 2, 1987. The media and a slew of diehard PSU fans descended upon Tempe, Arizona, to witness the college football game of the year. A year earlier, the Nittany Lions walked out of the Orange Bowl, losers to Oklahoma when the championship was so near. But this time there was a storybook ending. The Lions climaxed a perfect season with a perfect game against the heavily-favored Hurricanes of Miami (Fla.). Through the year, Penn State seemed to. win ugly, beating many weak opponents, some of them barely (Cincinnati and Maryland).

But Penn State's thrashing of highlytouted Alabama put the Lions into the limelight and in the championship hunt.

The team was composed of many fifth-year seniors who wanted another crack at the national championship.

The offense was led by D.J. Dozier, whose running carried the team, and quarterback John Shaffer, who was the team's leader despite his poor statistics. The defense was anchored by the gifted All-American Shane Conlan, who continued the tradition of great linebackers at Penn State. Joe Paterno, of course, coached the team and used his expe rience and knowledge to build this team into championship caliber.

In the Fiesta Bowl, Penn State's offense was atrocious for the most part, helping Miami more than itself. State won the game and the championship because of the stellar performance by the special teams and the defe nsive squad, which bent but did not break.

Playing the game of his life, each pla yer contributed at crucial times in a

team effort. The defense unnerved Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Vinny Testaverde, who everyone said would shred the Lion defense in a Miami blowout. Yet, the best player in college football could not lead his team to victory because there was a determined bunch of slow, short Nittany Lions in his way. Penn State forced 5 interceptions, thanks to the gritty execution of an ingenious defensive scheme. The last interception sealed the game, after Miami threatened to win the game with four tries six yards away from State's goal line and defeat. Ahead 14-10, Penn State needed to prevent a Miami touchdown with under a minute left in the game.

But when it was crunch time, time to separate the men from the boys, with a year's work on the line, with the national championship 路 riding on the outcome of a single play on fourth down, Penn State's defense responded to the pressure and delivered the 14-10 victory all the way back to State College. Such late heroics were not unusual, for the Nittany Lions had staved off Maryland and then Notre Dame in similar fashion, by coming through on the one crucial play and stopping the other team from scoring in the closing seconds of the game. But after this game, it was time to celebrate. Fans in State College took to the streets and rocked all night. The returning champions were hailed upon their return and also at a special parade in State College two weeks later held in their honor.

Also honored was Head Coach Joe Paterno. This year he was selected as the pre stigious Sports lllustrated Sportsman of the Year because of his strive to coach his players how to succeed in life as well as on the field.

Tim Manoa, Penn State's fullback, celebrates after scoring his second touchdown against Syracuse.

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Penn State head coach, J oe Paterno, looks over Sun Devil stadium where the National Championship game will be played.

(AP Laser Photo) All-American linebacke r , Shane Conlan, proves the line's strength during the upset over Alabama.

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transportation opens many new doors As high school students, one of the important aspects of our lives was our newly found mobility. For many of us, our parents finally loosened the reins and gave us the .: opportunity to do more things. Often times though , the limiting factor in our travels was , transportation. However, to overcome these obstacles, students found many ways to get around.

For most students, an age old part of their f morning routine involved walking to a bus stop and waiting to board a big, yellow I school bus. For seniors, one of the more appealing aspects of graduation was the fact that they "w ould no longer be subjected to crowding onto a school bus for a dreary ride to and from school. The cold mornings of shivering at the bus stop and the long, uncomfortable rides home were soon to be a thing of the past.

Some people chose not to ride the bus or perhaps could not. People that lived within a , two mile radius of school were not offered

the luxury of riding one of the school district 's buses. These students could either walk to school or ride a bike. However, no doubt, the most desirable way to get to school was to drive yourself. For most of us, it was during high school that we took a step towards adulthood by obtaining our driver's license. Some students had their own cars and drove to school on a regular basis, while for others driving was an occasional treat.

Despite the frequency of our driving, there was always a special feeling in finally being able to transport ourselves from p lace to place.

Whether it was downtown, to school, or to a friend's house, students always managed to get there somehow. Despite the form, our transportation was important to us because it opened the doors to many things we did as high school students.

A much traveled path, students leave behind the confusion of modern transportation to bike or walk home.

Releasing his true feelin gs about an 8-3 day, Dennis Cushing waits for his bus among the crowd.

Heading for a long awaited pizza, Jill Bates and Teri Breon take advantage of their transportation to go out to lunch.

Reluctant to start the school day, Scott Nadzom sits ian his truck while Brent Dreibelbis and Greg Dreibelbis leave their vehicles to head for school.

Enjoying the advantage s of living in a

small town, Greg Dreibelbeis feeds his champion steer.

smallness: does it hold us back or bring us together?

Small, little, in the middle of nowhere.

These were all terms often used to describe our city, or perhaps town would be a better word. However, despite its size there was little else that affected our lives as profoundly as where we lived. Not including the college students, there is no doubt that State College was in fact a small town, but the question was ... is that a curse or a blessing.

Many people felt limited by State College's size, and without a doubt there were many things State College could not offer us that a larger city could have. Some people disliked living in the shadow of such a large university. Indeed, the town of State College was often obscured by the limelight of Penn State. State College could not provide us with a wide range of things to do. With the exception of Penn State, few places offered us the opportunity to see professional plays and musicals, as in New York City. There were no large museums or science institutes to interest us, like those路 found in Pittsburgh

or Philadelphia. There were a limited number places to shop, only one mall, unlike Altoona or Johnstown. In addition to being small, State College's location offered us little chance to explore larger metropolitan areas. There certainly were drawbacks to living in a small town like State College.

However, there were some advantages to living in a small town that were often overlooked. Despite State College's size and location, the luxury of having a major university in our backyard was something that few cities had to offer. Penn State provided us with a myriad of opportunities and experiences that high school students rarely had access to. In addition, State College's location in Central Pennsylvania, though isolated, provided us with a beautiful setting. Not every town had a ski resort, lovely state parks and beautiful, rolling farms all with a five minute drive. Finally, the size of our路 town allowed us many opportunities that 路 larger cities could not obtain. For instance, a 路

larger city could not have closed down a major street, for a week in the summer, to hold an arts festival. It would not have had a small enough population to have only one high school, and it could not have developed the close knit, caring community that existed in State College. Perhaps being small was not that bad after all.

State College was small by modern standards, but whether that was good or bad was hard to determine. Whatever our feelings about State College's size were, it provided us with a happy environment in which to spend our high school years.

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Small politics triumphed, in re strict ing a n age old student tradition when the local borough instituted its "no cruising" law.

Unlike m ost larger cities, S tate College still has enough of a close knit community to man a volunteer lire company.

Even though we spent seven hours a day, five days a week, thirty-six weeks a year, for two years in the same building, perhaps we never really stopped to think about that building. Built in 1955, State High has educated State College's youth for over thirty years. Originally, the high school was located in what now is Fairmount Elementary School. The high school then housed grades nine through twelve. However, due to a growing population, the high school was then moved to its present location. In 1983, what had been the Westerly Parkway Junior High became the Intermediate High and the high school became the Senior High.

Our school played an important part in our lives during the two years we spent here.

However, State High will continue to affect us for the rest of our lives. Our high school years were a special time in our lives that will live in our memories forever.

An angle of our school rarely seen. What originally was the front entrance of State High has now become obsolete.

Standing outside what students consider the front of the school, Cathy Long and Margo Tuley converse after a long school day.

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36 LOCAL:

Penn State Nittany Lions bring home the national trtle.

38 FLASHBACK:

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look at the past year.

41 PEOPLE:

Peter Gabriel comes up short, Oral Roberts pleads for money.

42 WORLD:

Philippine President Corazon Aquino has strong support. ·

The Penn State Nlttany lions, after beating Miami in the Fiesta Bowl, take a trip down to Washington D.C. where they meet President Reagan. (AP Laser Photo)

43 FAREWELL:

Julius Erving retires, Nancy Reagan's farewell to drugs.

44 DISASTERS:

Chernobyl, DuPont Plaza, and the Amtrak derailment.

46 AMERICA'S CUP:

"Stars & Stripes'' under skipper Dennis Conner.

48 INTERNATIONAL:

The Iran scandal puts the U.S. on the defensive.

The derailed Amtrak passenger train is one of many passenger and cargo trains to collide causing extensive damage and fatal injuries. (AP Laser Photo)

50 WORLD TITLES:

New York sweeps world trtles in Football and Baseball.

52 DEDICATION:

Lady Liberty.

CLOIE UP: Thl1 year'• new• magazine would Hke to thank the tollowlng people tor their Invaluable MrvlcH: Pawan Patll and Elaine Naugle (Editors), Joe Pepe (Cover), Patrick McDonnell, Jame• Hu, leQn McDonnell (Artlcle1), and Prlya Patll (Ad1). Al10, 1peclal thanks to Mrs. Mary York for her extreme patience.

Time Magazine's Woman of the Year, Corazon Aquino, Is nothing but smiles after a year as president. (AP Wire Photo)

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Penn State running back, D. J. Dozier, slips through the hole for six points.

(Pat Little) State High graduate, Kurt Bernier, lunges in the air to block the football from the Pitt quarterback.

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A look at the year past

Tong Tong, a six-month old giant panda cub, and its mother, Hoan Hoan, are two of the remaining pandas still alive In captivity.

Not minding the weather, President Ronald Reagan heads back to the Oval Office to meet President Mobutu of Zaire. (AP Laser Photo)

Edward P erkins, the first Black Ambassador to South Africa, arrived in Johannesburg to begin negotiating with the whi to loA nrutD1'nmont

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Oral Roberts

Peter Gabriel In mid January 1987, Oral Roberts, the United Methodist "T. V." preacher launched into a funding program for his university in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Seeking help for graduate students to travel overseas on missions, Roberts went on the air to request $100 from each viewer to pay for these costs.

Roberts added that if he didn 't reach his goal of $4.5 million, then God would strike him down. He also asked " to help extend his life." His son, Richard, also gave a plea in a letter to many, that his father would be having his last birthday because of raising too few dollars. Not the first of his " visions," Roberts has been advised on previous occasions and has seen J esus standing "900 feet tall" in the middle of the hospital.

Because of Roberts' projections for t he cost of the hospital being under by one-half of what the original cost had been , debts were mounting up. Steep costs, shortage of patients and dropped viewers in the ratings for Roberts' television show has given him reason to worry. Regarding Roberts' portrayal of his ideas, the Tulsa Tribune responded that he was portraying a "petty, vengeful or idiotic god" is " close to sacrilege." A student at the university summed up the feelings about theology: "God is greater than that. He doesn't need to use cheap tricks."

Barbara Streisand holds her Grammy Award for the best female pop vocal performance for " The Broadway Album."

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Andrei Sakharov

After seven years of internal exile in Gorky, U.S.S.R. , Andrei Sakharov still spoke out on human rights issues. Although Sakharov did not show concern about speaking out in public about the Soviet Union, apparently neither did the Soviet Kremlin officials. Soviet authorities went out of their way to signal a truce with Sakharov, finally ending his strife in exile.

When Andrei Sakharov and Elena Bonner, his wife, stepped off the train from Gorky on December 30, 1986, they were greeted by cameras and microphones willing to brave the inclement weather to get news from the human rights activist and his wife.

On Gorbachev, Sakharov simply replied, " I have great respect for him; I find the new policy of openness in this country very important."

Mikhail Gorbachev may approach Sakharov, the physicist, regarding arms-control proposals and to fight the S.D.I. system of the United States.

At the end of the week of interviews, Sakharov expressed a desire for travel, and he conjectured that a trip would bring "good feelings and more trust in my country."

Emerging from the depths of rock-nroll was Peter Gabriel, the holder of four Grammy nominations and no Grammys. Even so, Gabriel captured fans across the world with his jazz, blues and pop electronic sounds. Gabriel combined electric drum sounds and rhythms to commemorate the death of Steven Biko, a black South African activist, who died while being held by the police. " This is for Steven Biko," Gabriel spoke about the song.

The words of the song "Biko" were heard at Amnesty International's tour at the June 14th anti-aparthied rally in Central Park.

Gabriel's music, including "Sledgehammer" and "Don't Give Up," are pieces from their own time; "Sledgehammer" a sixties blues, rhythm type and "Don't Give Up" as a personal plea to keep his relationship with his wife, Jill Moore, alive.

Gabriel admitted to using electronic devices to get ideas and to write his music. "Typically, I start with a rhythm machine and improvise around a good groove. The programmable drum machine allows not very able but enthusiastic drummers like myself to take control of the grooves."

Peter Gabriel believed in many things, one of which was creating a futuristic amusement park on behalf of Amnesty International. He also reflected an drugs, "I can't do drugs. I was curious about acid but scared of it. My dreams are too strong." And look where his dreams are now, he is one of rock's greatest stars.

British rock star, Steve Winwood holds two Grammys that he won as best male pop vocalist for "Higher Love."

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The new constitution focused on renewing U.S. military bases, cutting back presidential powers and establishing a two-chamber congress.

Among he r accomplishments , Aquino has managed to call a 60-day truce, over Christmas, between the army and Communist rebels. Cory's strength is well seen, especially through the firing of Juan Ponce Enrile in November, after he allegedly led a coup attempt. One of her top officials remarked, "Critics are grossly mistaken if they think Cory is politically naive. Enrile should know that by now."

In late J anuary of 1987, protestors marched up to Aquino's palace and threatened "revolution! revolution!" only to be knocked down by guns and tear-gas, which left a total of 94 dead.

While trying to unite her country, Aquino had been shattered and perhaps politically weakened by the deaths in Manila. On national television, Aquino expressed her grief and regret at the incident and added, " In the period before the plebescite, attempts to destabilize the government and defeat our democratic aims will intensify. I urge our people to maintain sobriety.

In February, at the voting stations all around the Philipines civilians turned out to vote for Aquino's proposed constitution, one which would enable the government to obtain more power from the masses. The constitution was approved with a 3: 1 vote , with a winning margin of 11 .4 million votes. Not only did the charter secure Aquino's position until 1992, but it

also placed a ban on abortions and guaranteed human rights.

Aquino's final accomplishment in February was to call relinguish the truce between Communist Rebels and the Filipino army, which had been in effect over the Christmas season. The Aquino administration had managed the troop situation while letting 70 people die in the days before the ending of the cease-fire. Although Aquino admitted to wanting a more stable and growing economy, insurgency was clearly her top priority.

After the slaying of a Moslem politician, the Philipine governme nt tightens security around President Cory Aquino's residence and office. (AP Laser Photo)

Signing "L" for Laban, which means "fight," Cory supporters line the streets in the city of Legaspi to approve the new constitution. (AP Laser P hoto)

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A farewell

Philadelphia 76er Julius Erving, better known as "Dr. J." , is retiring from basketball and the NBA. (AP Laser Photo)

Pennsylvania Governor Dick Thornburgh will be leaving his position to become the head of Harvard's JFK School of Government. (AP Laser Photo) The Governor, Secretary of Education, and Secretary of Commerce receive tee shirts from Governor's school.

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For the week of March 8th, flags flew at half staff in Zeebrugge, Belgium, sight of the worst ferry accident in modern times. Late on the previous Friday, the ferry HERALD OF FREE ENTERPRISE left the Belgian port of Zeebrugge for the white cliffs of Dover. On board, 543 passengers prepared themselves for an uneventful passage. However, fifteen minutes after leaving port, the HERALD OF FREE ENTERPRISE capsized 1000 yards offshore.

As the ferry capsized, tons of water from the cold North Sea flooded through the open bow doors of the lower car deck. The doors, normally left open following the loading of cars to allow fumes to escape, proved to be the death trap for 134 passengers. Of the 543 passengers, 409 survived thanks to the efforts of boats such as the Belgian tug, FIGHTER, which saved 70 people. In the immediate aftermath of the tragedy, only 53 bodies had been recovered with the remaining 8 1 passengers presumed dead.

As relatives and survivors completed the grim task of identifying the bodies, people from across Belgium came to see the overturned hull of HERALD OF FREE ENTERPRISE. Her rusty hull served as a grim landmark of the tragedy which had occurred only two days before. Meanwhile, in England, the Parliament voted to provide one million pounds ($1.6 million) to compensate the families of those who were lost in the watery grave of the North Sea. In the annals of maritime history, the capsizing of HERALD OF FREE ENTERPRISE ranks as one of the greatest disasters of modern time.

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A New Year's Eve party that was meant to be the "night of the year," ended in horror as nearly 100 people died in a fire that engulfed the Dupont Plaza in Puerto Rico. The fire is the second worst fire in U.S. history next to the Winecoff blaze in Atlanta in 1946.

Officials labeled the fire as arson, raising the possibility that it could have been started by angry union members.

The union had threatened to strike at midnight on December 31st if its demands for more money were not met.

The union members congregated in the ballroom to discuss calling a strike, when fire broke out in the ballroom.

Union officials angrily denied taking part in the disaster and pointed out that union members had also died in the blaze.

To complicate the problem, the Dupont did not possess an indoor sprinkler system which was not required by law in San J uan. Mayor Baltasar Cornada del Rio expressed his feeling that tourists would not let this "sort of thing" effect them in traveling to San Juan. Even so, it was a bloody and charred disaster; and when Monsignor Thomas Maisonette came to administer last rites, he mentioned, " It's such a terrible mess in there. It's not easy to tell what is debris and what is human remains. " It started a New Year that many will never forget.

A young girl Is helped down the side of the hotel building by rescue workers.

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Tourists find themselves on the roof of the San Juan Dupont Plaza after arson was committed.

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Around the world in 9 days Since the Wright brothers first made their historic flight in 1903, virtually every frontier has been crossed or exp lored . Yet, until 1986, nobody had flown nonstop around the world without refueling. In 1962, a specially fitted B-52 set the record for the longest, unrefueled flight by traveling 12,532 miles, only a little more than halfway around the world. The feat was finally accomplished by two pilots, Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager, when they flew around the world in nine days, three minutes and forty-four seconds in the

America brings Cup home Late in 1983, history was made. For the first time in 132 years, the America's Cup no longer rested in America.

The prized trophy of twelve-meter yacht racing now fell from the hands of skipper Dennis Conner and into the hands of the Australians. Americans were shocked by this unexpected defeat, and the once unknown sport was

VOYAGER. The epic flight was almost doomed from the start. Loaded down with its heavy allotment of fuel, the VOYAGER hit the tarmac as the plane took off. Despite this initial setback, Rutan and Ye ager con tinued on their historic flight. Traveling at altitudes between 8000 ft. and 15,000 ft. and at speeds averaging only 115 m.p.h., the pilots buffeted high winds and weathered storms which rocked the VOYAGER for periods of up to eighteen hours. As the VOYAGER approached its destination, tragedy almost struck again. The rear engine, the only one operating at the time, died, threatening to end the flight in failure. The plane plummeted 3,500 ft. in 90 seconds before the front engine was started and the e pic flight continued.

Fittingly, the flight of the VOYAGER has been heralded as one of the greatest achievements in history since Lindbergh's crossing of the Atlantic.

Dick Rutan, a former Air Force lieutenant colonel, Burt Rutan, brother of Dick and designer of the VOYAGER, and J eana Yeager, the holder of nine world flight records, were rewarded for their extraordinary efforts with the President's Citizens Medal, presented

by President Reagan the. week after the flight. The names of Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager will go into history alongside those of the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, and Charles. Lindbergh. A fitting re ward for a treme ndous achievement.

The US yacht "Stars & Stripes" experiences heavy winds as she rounds the third mark in The America's Cup finals against " Kookaburra 111."

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on, making die-hard arm-chair skippers out of thousands of Americans who stayed up until two o'clock in the morning to watch live coverage of the America's Cup. Those who watched saw Dennis Conne r sail STARS & STRIPES to a victory over KOOKABURRA Ill. He returned to the United States a national hero, to be greeted by cheering crowds, congratulated by the President, and, most importantly, to return the America's Cup back to America, where all of America hopes it will remain for the next 132 years.

Dennis Conner, skipper of the " Stars & Stripes," holds the cup of ':'_ictory for all to see after It was presented to him at The Royal Perth Yacht Club. (AP Laser Photo)

suddenly thrust into the limelight of American media. In 1987, Dennis Conner sailed " down under" on a crusade to win the trophy from the Aussies and bring it back to its rightful home. And said he did. In his ship christened, STARS & STRIPES, "Old Salt" quickly out-maneuvered all othe r skippers in the Indian Ocean for the right to go for the trophy. Through shifting wind conditions, bomb threats, and over-crowded seas, Conner and the crew of STARS & STRIPES sailed

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States, using Saudi arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi and the Israeli government as middlemen, began arms shipments to Iran in the summer of 1985.

Though the arms shipments continued through October 1986, only one hos· tage, Father Lawrence Jenco, was released.

To many Americans, the fact that the United States had sold sophisticated weapons such as TOW missiles and Hawk anti-aircraft missiles to Iran, a country who only seven years earlier had taken 52 Americans hostage, was a discouraging sign about Reagan's foreign policy. Another dimension was added when it was learned that de-

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Until the closing months of 1986, the magic of the Reagan presidency had been sustained on his unfaltering popularity with people nationwide.

This popularity had served him through soaring deficits, economic recession, the 1982 bombing of the Marine barracks in Lebanon, and a skyrocketing U.S. trade deficit. Yet, as news of the Iran arms scandal became public, Reagan, known as the Teflon president for his untouchable image, found egg on his face.

Popularly known as "Irangate" and "lranscam," the Reagan administration's attempt to open relations with moderate elements within Iran and to secure the release of American hostages held captive in the Middle East quickly turned into the largest foreign policy debacle in recent history. The details of the worst scandal to rock the White House since Watergate unfolded slowly. Reportedly, the United

Judging from the expreHlon on hi• face, President Reagan appears disgusted with the Iranian leader.

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spite a Congressional moratorium on aid to the Contras, a portion of the funds received from the weapons sold to Iran was diverted to support their efforts in Nicaragua. Further disillusionment came when Reagan's ignorance of the workings of the Iran arms deal became apparent. Instead of being the strong leader many perceived him to be, Reagan allowed his advisors, most notably National Security Advisor John Poindexter and Lt. Col. Oliver North, to plan and act as they pleased.

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CHAMPS New York, New York It was a year to remember for sports fans in the Big Apple. The New York Mets and the New York (New Jersey) Giants won championship ti路 ties in Major League Baseball and the National Football League, respectively.

First in baseball, the "Amazin' Mets" won the World Series over the Boston Red Sox by winning 4 games to 3. The Mets dominated the National League and crushed all foes during the regular season using a powerful combination of strong pitching by Dwight Gooden and Ron Darling and timely

hitting by Keith Hernandez, Darryl Strawberry, and Gary Carter. Easily reaching the playoffs, New York struggled to narrowly defeat the gritty Houston Astros and their throwing ace Mike Scott in the National League Championship.

Meanwhile in the American League, Boston, led by the record-setting pitching of Cy Young Award-winning Roger Clemens, won the league pennant over the California Angels in an exciting series.

In the rollercoaster Fall Classic, New York and Boston clashed in nailbiting games. In Game Six, the Mets, down to their last strike in the Series, salvaged victory from the jaws of defeat and went on to capture the title in the seventh and deciding game.

Such success by the Mets seemed to transfer to their football partners. In pro football, defense was the key to the eventual Giant triumph. New York, employing the ferocious Law-

rence Taylor and Company, became this year's Chicago Bears, using a rock-solid defense to win games, on route to their Super Bowl victory over the Denver Broncos 39-20. The Giants seemed to lag behind their city rivals, the Jets, until the J ets faded as the Giants came into their prime. The Giants smashed their way through the season and playoffs, crushing seemingly formidable opponents. Their antics include the now-famous "dumping the bucket of Gatorade onto the coach after the win" sideline routine that was routine because of New York's success on the playing field.

And New York City went wild after both victories. Each year brought us a bevy of sport champions. In the past, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles have held titles in several sports in the same year. After so many years of ridicule and defeat, New York can finally claim that it had not one, but two world champions.

New York Giants Harry Carson starts the victory celebration by dumping a bucket of Gatorade on Coach Bill Parcells as the final seconds wind down to Super Bowl XXL (AP Laser Photo)

Mark Bavare of the New York Giants catches the first touchdown pass from quarterback Phil Simms during a playoff aame aaainst the San Francisca 49ers. (AP

Argentina takes the World Cup The most-watched sporting event in history occurred during t he summer of 1986. The World Cup championship of soccer, the world's most popular sport, was held in Mexico City. Argentina emerged triumphant over the rest of the world. They were led by the magnificient Diego Maradona, who thoroughly dominated the tournament. Withstanding innumerable attempts by opponents to take him out of the game via inj ury, El Rey ('The King') t ranscended adversity and arguably single-footedly brought victory to Argentina, who won the Cup over t he other Final Four nations of Belgium, France, and West Germany. During the preliminary matches, Maradona was spectacular, especially his 55-yard run when he dodged defenders and booted home the winning goal against England. Brazil, the early favorite, was suddenly eliminated by France, leaving the door open for the Argentines.

The finale between Argentina and West Germany pi t ted Maradona against the team-oriented Germans in what turned out to be a classic, fitting the magnitude of this sporting event.

Down 2-0, the gutsy Germans came back to even the score, only to fall 3-2 to Argentina, who played as a team in their most important match. The Argentines used a superstar and teamwork to ultimately conquer the soccer world.

The United States did not qualify a team, in part due to the past lack of national interest in soccer. However, the huge publicity brought on by this year's Cup may generate enough momentum to propel the U.S. into the next World Cup in 1990. But for now, the World Cup championship trophy rests in Argentina.

New York Mets Gary Carter hits a two-

run homerun to put an end to the contest against the Boston Red Sox in the fourth game of the World Series. (AP Laser Photo)

The New York Mets celebrate a World Serles Championship alter their win over the Boston Red Sox. (AP Laser Photo)

In the land of liberty "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore, Send these, the homeless, tem路 pest-tossed to me: I lift my lamp beside the golden door."

These words are inscribe~ on the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, U.S.A. We have seldom heard those words

by Emma Lazurus, and yet they sum up a unique and special lady, the Statue of Liberty.

The idea for the statue, and the $250,000 needed for construction, came from France, while we, the U.S.A. , contributed the money for the granite pedestal. This act commemorated the birth of our nation and the continuing friendship between France and the United States.

On October 28, 1886, the statue was dedicated. Bartholdi 's work was finally displayed for all the world to see.

We don't often think about the statue as a symbol of our peace and bond with France. It also symbolizes our freedom and the birth of our country.

The Statue of Liberty has stood in New York Harbor for one hundred years, and no matter how much scaffolding she has been shrouded in, she has always stood for us.

Another year, another yearbook, another dedication, but this time, we, the 1987 Little Lion Yearbook Staff, want to dedicate this book to the best friend we know, the Statue of Liberty.

To take her for granted would be all too common, and also wrong.

When we think of friends, we think of those qualities of always being there whenever we need them, and helping us when we are in trouble or despair.

We always need them and yet sometimes we don't bother to look for them; we naturally assume that they will come to us.

Our friend has been with us since we were born; she was here even before our grandparents were born . She, and the principle she represents, are always there when we need it. Without it, our life would be very different, perhaps very unhappy . ..

We take so much for granted, and that is why we dedicated this book to the harbinger of peace and the symbol of freedom to the people of this country.

The Statue of Liberty stands tall against the passing Tall Ship Bounty in the New York Harbor during the International Naval Review. (AP Laser Photo)

Th e Statue o f liberty Is proudly reo pened after restoration during the July 4th Liberty celebration in New York.

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The camera moves in for A Closer Look into State High sports. Pouring sweat, sheer determination, and unbeatable dedication enter through the lens. Few schools can be as proud of the almost perfect balance these students represent between athletics and academics. Few schools can boast the success that has become a tradition. All players pushing themselves to the limit for the team is the formula that works almost daily for State High sports. Through pure love of their sport, they endured pain, injury, and intense practices to ultimately attain success on the playing field. Such success is measured not only by the win-loss record but also by the effort of each

competitor. Behind each team stood the patient and instructive coaches, the encouraging parents, the hardworking trainers and managers and a spirited student body. Once again we have run, kicked, slid, swam, jumped, dibbled, shot, thrown, hit and stretched our way to victory. A Closer Look at each sport reveals that every single one of these students was a true champion.

Dreaming about all of the different sports that he would have liked to play In high school, E.J . Sandusky can almost feel his dream coming alive.

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some, this was to be uilding year. There be only four returnrters. The players, , would not accept statement. They ti it false as they it to the state quara Is. Tri-Valley ue Coach of the Floyd Trunzo, made hat the players knew that the future was in their f Practices began in August. From the start, it was that this team was ready to work. By mid-season ve rse group was becoming a unit. The season with a record of 16-4-3. Of the losses, one was n the season to Lancaster Mennonite, and another o last year's state champion, Millville. The most ointing game of the season came against East a, when the Lions rece ived their second regular

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season loss. All of State's four losses were by one point. As is tradition, State dominated the Tri-Valley League, outscoring opponents 38 to 3 . A 2-1 victory over Somerset gave the Lions the District Vi title. The last game was a muddy battle against West Chester East, played at Ephrata Memorial Stadium. The game was 0-0 until the fourth quarter, when State opened the scoring. The bench was screaming like never before because a victory here meant a trip to the final four. West Chester East, though , made two quick scores to sadly end the hoote rs season.

Goalkeeper Kurt Merrill was name d to the All-State team.

Seniors Mike Carline, Jim Farber, Alan Gburek, Rich Whitmore, and Troy Youngfleish rece ived first-team Tri-Valley honors.

With power and grace, defender Alan Gburek stretches under an Indiana player to reach the ball first.

No one can catch a sprinting Rich Whitmore (11) until after he has blasted this left-footed shot to the goal.

Front Row: Steve Arnold, Steve Moyer, David Woytowich, Brian Hall, Dave Coombs, Mark Diehl. Row 2: Bill Wyland, Ed Liszka, Steve Mitchell , Bill Smith, Troy Youngfleish, Joe DeWalle, Jim Farber, Todd Raymond. Back Setting up an offensive play, Troy Youngfleish (7) attempts to squeeze the ball t hrough defenders to Bill Smith (5).

Row: Coach Floyd Trunzo, Pete Eberhart, Roy Austin, Kurt Cronemiller, Alan Gburek, Dave Wasson, Jeff Varcoe, Mike Carline, Rich Whitmore, Dave Reed, Randy Mast, Kurt Merrill, Diane Schnelder (tr.).

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Cross Country 路 Front Row: Lynn L'a"ubuscher,IPam Matten, Jill Lynch, Amanda Dudley, Gretchen Bischoff, Mara Salamon.

Back Row: Laurie Morrow, Sharon Lester, Katie Queeney, Nancy Smilowltz, Stephanie Howell, Stephanie Merkle, Pam Walter.

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running away from the competition Success at the State Championships was the icing on the cake for both boys' and girls' cross country teams. The harriers first had to endure grueling August practices. Each individual showed personal dedication to the sport. But when it came time for meets, they united with a single objective - to contribute to a team victory.

The boys' team capped their perfect season by winning the 1986 PIAA Class AAA Championship. During the regular season, the team consistently won, with different runners coming through for each race. " We didn't have any superstars, but we had seven very consistent runners," commented Coach Jackson Horner.

At the District 6 meet, State scored a perfect 15, with Little Lion runners sweeping the five top spots. Then at states, the team placed seven runners in

the top hundred and easily ran away with the title. Junior Drew Sanders led the team by finishing 20th, while seniors Steve Boyd , Austin Morrow, Mike Clark, and sophomore Jon Pritchard also scored for the Lions. This year's team continued the tremendous success which State High teams have enjoyed under the direction of Coach Horner.

The girls' team also had a great year, finishing second at the State Championship to Williamsport. They ran extremely well during the regular season coached by Steve Gentry. Overall, State High was led by junior Laurie Morrow, who finished 8th in the state. Following her lead were juniors Jill Lynch, Pam Matten, Maria Salamon, and senior Amanda Dudley. A look at the future shows the potential for an even better next season. But after this year's excellent performance, improving will be a difficult task.

Katie Queeney, Sharon Lester, Pam Walter.

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Cross Country - Front Row: Dave Clark, Jon Pritchard. Row 2: Doug Kepler, Todd Hershbine, Mike Clark, Steve Boyd, Austin

Morrow, Drew Sanders. Back Row: Asst.

Coach Bill Whitaker, Coach Jackson Horner.

season record

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those who followed lte High field hockmn, it was a roller: ride. But as Coach Trunzo said, "They 1ose when it countlany did not expect :cess that the team d during the play:er posting a 13-8-2 路 season record. It ,t until the end of ar that the girls enjoyed their longest winning victorious in five of their last six outings. The ss was to Quakertown in the quarterfinals of the ;tate playoffs. It was partially a rebuilding season. ight ending leaves a great deal of hope for next varsity squad. There were only four seniors on m: Teri Breon, Karen Hall, Lynnette Kidder, and tephenson. Lynnette and Teri served as co-cap-

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tains and received first and second t eam Tri-Valley League honors, respectively. Also receiving credit for a job well done was junior d efender Valeri e Jarrett who also won second team honors. As the season was nearing completion, the tea m played with a vengeance. Finally, things were falling into their proper places. Senior Karen Hall pretty well summed up the season. "It started out really rough , but we were able to improve by working well together and finished the season successfully." They went into the state playoffs as underdogs, but they lived up to State's proud tradition of excellent hockey teams.

leaving her defender behind, Lynnette Kidder concentrates on taking the ball down field.

With perfect form, senior Erin Stephenson aims this penalty corner to her teammates.

An accelerating Gretchen Willenbrock easily pulls away from a Lewistown player to start an offensive attack.

Fron/ Row: Shelly Marshall, Kristi Isola. Row 2: Kelly Spicer, Karen Hall, Teri Breon, Lyn路 ette Kidder, Erin Stephenson, Shelly Rayback.

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mick, Merris Delver!, Stephanie Carfley, Kate Whitmore, Gretchen Willenbrock. Back Row: Valerie Jarrett, Sierra Mark, Diana Roeshot, Sally Spear, Wendy Wilson.

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Row: D. Wyckoff, B. Shields, M. Bailey, R. McChesney, D. PhilHill, M. Callenberger, K. Haushalter, D. Coplan, R. Dickerson, J. ter, G. Johnston, S . Pozniak, B. Oakes, J . Byers. Row 2: Coach lechko, S. Lengyel, K. Curtis, C. Collison, W. Miller, Z. Callandra, ian, J. Clark, D. Mantz, T . John, K. Labosky, R. Mulauski, B. , T. Hess, T. Wilson, Head Coach R. Pavlechko. Row 3: Coach P. Belinda, G. Homan, T. Pavlechko, J . Clark, P. Engle, T. Bowser,

R. Olsen, M. Roseberry, G. Browning, L. Griel, D. Kiely, B. Dively, J. Diebler, Coach Bevilacqua. Row 4: Coach T. Sallade, M. Contestable, E. J . Sandusky, D. Klopach, D. Wadlington, 5 . Maslowski, J . Mickey, G. Shroyer, B. Hale, G. Maserio, C. Yarrish, S. Thalman, C . Breon, Trainer J. Roslevich. Back Row: Coach T. Gervinskl, Coach T. Mills, Coach 5.

Snyder, J. Wolfe, J. Reed, M. Wienke n, J. Scourtis, E. Schimmel, B. Heim, J. Mills (mgr.), L. Slagle (mgr.), J. Troup (mgr.).

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team battled inconsistency The State College Little Lions varsity football team finished its 1986 season with four wins and six losses. The high point of the campaign was a 21-12 victory over Altoona. The season began with two straight losses; first to Cumberland Valley and then to Cedar Cliff. The squad bounced back with a win over Lock Haven. Then came the big win against Altoona. The Little Lion defense shut down a powerful Holidaysburg running attack in the mud at Memorial Field. A 21-0 white-washing of Shikellamy at Sunbury made a successful road trip for the team. The four game winning streak was ended when Dubois visited State College. They left with the victory when a two point conversion attempt failed after a late game touchdown. Next, the team traveled to Punxsutawney. It was

a tough game, and the team hung in there; but a few bad breaks cost them the game. Indiana was another hotly contested match, but the Little Lions were again disappointed. Then came the big homecoming game against Williamsport. The seniors' final game was played in the mud. The Lions could not hold off Williamsport's fourth quarter charge and took the loss. It was a season filled with inconsistency.

Some nights the team played as though they were on fire. After reaching their peak during midseason, the intensity was never found again. Next year, Coach Ron Pavlechko will be bringing back his starting quarterback and runningback. The 1986 season also meant Big 33 nominations for Tim Pavlechko, John Mickey, Jim Scourtis, and E.J . Sandusky.

Preparing for Shlk (ellamy) are Tim Pavlechko, Paul Engle, Matt Wienken, Doug Phil路 lips, Craig Collison and Jim Scourtis.

Carrying along unwanted baggage, Rob Mulauskl pulls this Williamsport player across midfield .

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,erfect season eclipsed After playing through the 1mmer, the State High boys ,If team was eager to start 1e 1986 season. It was a •am that had lost seven playrs from the '85 squad, but it !ill had great expectations. lne goal was fulfilled: an unefeated season. At times the 1ins were tough, but each 1ember of the team contrib· 1ted at the right times to omplete the unblemished re,ord. The team, however, did 1ave some disappointments. rhe biggest letdown was failing to qualify anyone or the state championships. Although this was levastating, the team came together to later win he league championship. Four seniors led the :earn through the successful campaign: Mike f arber, John Herrmann, Matt Lee, and Steve Sa)OI. This success would not have been possible if All wound up and ready to unleash a massive blast, Mike Farber hangs in mid· swing.

Okay now, Joke'• over. Who took John Herrmann's ball and tee?

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not for the consistent play of junior Ron Gilligan and soph· omore Kurt Trimarchi. This team was Coach John Mutzeck's first undefeated team of the l 980's. "There was a great deal of individual improvement shown by this year's team, though our record did not show it."

"The future of girls' golf seems bright with the play of some promising underclass· men," commented senior Lisa Malinsky. Coach Bob Sutherland felt that his team suffered greatly from the lack of nearby competition. Krista Middleton was once again the team's outstand· ing performer. Other senior players were Cory Kindlin and Jill Rutherford.

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JV VARSITY路 Front Row: Aimee Jarrett (mgr.}, Toby Grove (mgr.), Jesse Darlington, John Upcraft, Chad Rockey, Bob Oakes.

Back Row: Maria Carpenter, Tina Smeal, (mgr.), Rich Golden, Barry Dively, Greg Dreibelbis, Coach Galen McWilllams, Coach Len Rockey.

The big guys, Garen Homan, Paul Engle and Tim Pavlechko concentrate their lighter teammates on to victory.

season record

14-2-1 district vi champions

rockey road to victory The 1986-87 season was the fiftieth year of wrestling at State High. From the first week of practice through the concluding tournaments, this was a year of celebration.

Everything about this season had been special, from the Whipple's Dam run to the person who originated the theme "Slrength and O,urage" to the accomplishments of the wrestling squad.

Although the squad was small, the wrestling accomplishments were great.

The varsity team ended with a 14-2-1 season which set a record for the most dual meet wins in a single year. In this, my eleventh year as head coach, the team earned my hundreth win. Other outstanding achievements included State College Invitational Meet Champions, Centre

County Tournament Champions, and the District VI champions.

There were numerous people who made special contributions to this special year, including the captains (Brian, Todd, and Chris), the coaches (Galen McWilliams, Bill Grove, and Tom Sallade), the managers, the families, the cheerleaders, the student trainers, and of course, the wrestlers.

History and records were made this season. What a year! I am sorry that there was not enough room to write about all of the attributes of this year's team. I am proud to be a part of the State High "Slrength and O>urage" tradition established by all of the people involved with wrestling over the past half century.

-Len Rockey

Trylng to escape, John Bove, 98 lbs, is caught under his Clearfield opposition.

"Go Ahead, make my day!," warns an incontrol Rusty Horner.

Holding tight, Tom Songer pours out the punishment on this Lewistown grappler.

l>efylng the laws of gravity, center Chris Spielvogel sinks this turn-around jumper for two against Williamsport.

With an expectant crowd looking on, E.J. Sandusky stands tall awaiting a pass against Johnstown.

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Catching Altoona off guard, point guard Mike Washington successfully completes a fast break.

season record

10-15

great expectations

The 1986-1987 boys' basketball team struggled through a season filled with ups and downs, important wins and narrow losses, great aspirations and stunning disappointments. The outlook was very good for the team. Seniors Mike Washington and Chris Spielvogel returned from last year's starting five and were joined by senior Mark Baker and juniors Matt Carlin and Russ DiMarcello. Behind the starters was a strong bench comprised of seniors E.J . Sandusky, Brad Ottinger, T.J. Wentz and Jeff Lutton and juniors Doug Phillips and Tim Kulka.

The Little Lions got off to a fast start ¡against some of the best competition in the state. They won six of their first ten games, including wins over Punxsutawney, Pennsbury, and Erie McDowell. They also played tough in losses to Carlisle, St. John's Neuman, and Erie Prep. Coach Joe Slenker felt his team had accomplished what he had hoped for through the first ten games. Despite the long road trips (7 of the first 10 games were away) the Lions remained above the .500 mark. The team then geared up for league play against teams from Altoona and Johnstown.

Lined up for â&#x20AC;˘ foul shot, Mark Baker concentrates on the basket.

On Friday, January 9th, State College played host to Johnstown in their first game of league play. Johnstown entered the game at 9-1 and ranked first in District VI. Johnstown opened up a ten-point lead at halftime, but in the second half, the Lions, spurred on by the home crowd, made a great comeback. They took the lead, but with poor free throw shooting they could not wrap up the game. Johnstown eventually won in overtime. This sent State into a major slump which was partially due to injuries and illnesses. The Lions won only one of their ne~t nine games, two of which were in overtime.

The Lions ended their season on a high not by winning their last two games in the regular season and entering the district playoffs. State College won a come-frombehind game against Johnstown Vo-Tech in the first round before bowing out to Johnstown. The season ended with a disappointing 10-15 record, but the dedication to improvement was always apparent. They were led by Mike Washington's 18.0 ppg. and leading rebounder Chris Spielvogel's 15.5 ppg .. The successes and failures of the team were shared by all.

Boys' Basketball - Front Row: E.J. Sandusky, Mark Baker, Chris Spielvogel, Jeff Lutton, Laura Sherman (mgr.). Back Row: Brad Ottinger, Tim Kulka, Matt

Carlin, Doug Phillips, Mike Washington, Russ DiMarcello. Missing: T .J . Wentz.

In total control, point guard Jenny Clark ulls up to start the offensive play while the Bishop Guilfoyle defender races by.

Spanning high above all others, 6'4" ter Tina Henry throws In two against local rival Penns Valley.

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A time to celebrate for the team, fan s and Coach Guerra with lucky green shirt, after the victory over nationally ranked Altoona .

Girls' Basketball - Front Row: Beth Neal, Kristen Stewart, Jenny Kretchmar, Jacki Thomas. Row 2: Cory Kindlln, J enny Clark, Maureen Linehan, Marcia Maurer, Kris

Cronemlller. Back Row: Coach Frank Guerra, Kate Whitmore (mgr.), Sharon Lester, Tina Henry, Gretchen Willenbrock, Salem Stewart, Evl Richards, (mgr.).

In perfect position, Maureen Linehan stands her ground to force the offensive charge.

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Scoring two of her game路hlgh twenty路 two points, Tina Henry helps increase the lead against Altoona.

"Will It make It?" asks an airborne Kris Cronemiller. It did.

A new season, a new program, a new coach, and definitely a new team. The 1986-87 Girls' Varsity Basketball team exceeded their preseason goals, worked harder together, and left a mark in the history of great sporting events in the State College Area High School gym.

For the five returning seniors Jenny Clark, Kris Cronemiller, Mo Linehan, Marcia Maurer, and Cory Kindlin - the final season was hours of practice and lots of trust in a new, enthusiastic coach, Frank Guerra. With a lack of fear, Coach Guerra proposed a 15-game winning season to a group of girls who had never even seen a .500 record.

To reach their goal, they would have to beat past powerhouses Altoona (PA State Quad A Champs), Bishop Guilfoyle, Bishop McCort (PA State Double A runners-up), and Hollidaysburg.

State started their games off well, bringing home a 2nd place trophy from the Williamsport CocaCola Classic Tournament. The team ran off 5 straight wins before they reached the heart of their strong schedule . The first big victory was hard-fought against Bishop Guilfoyle. This was a step up the ladder for State, and gave the girls confidence to know that they had broken into that "elite group."

With a 9 and 4 record, State climbed another rung by stunning the Lady Tigers of Hollidaysburg in their second upset for the underdogs of State College. However, someone forgot to tell the girls and their coach about their stereotype, because they were destined to defeat the #16 team in the nation, Altoona.

"If you want to see parents, fans, and this whole school go absolutely crazy, just beat them. I promise it will be the best feeling you have

lenged his team with this pre-game pep-talk. Anyone who was in the State High gym on this exciting Monday night will never forget the shower of dog biscuits after Altoona' s first shot, the 22 to 20 halftime State lead, the packed student section, Mr. Pifer's exclted face, the policewoman in the corner cheering, the last 5 seconds of the game, and the "people pile-up" after the buzzer. It was a total team effort, led by power forward Kris Cronemiller, 6'4" center Tina Henry, swing-guard Mo Linehan, shooting guard Jenny Kretchmar, and point guard Jenny Clark. The bench proved to be an asset with the play of Jacki Thomas, Marcia Maurer, Cory Klndlin, and Gretchen Willenbrock. Not to forget the team support from Kristen Stewart, Beth Neal, Salem Stewart, Sharon Lester, Heidi Koss, and Evi Richards.

Winning the game was not only a dream-come-true but the beginning of all the fun. There was a spirit of pride that filled the school, and the girls knew that they had given their all for it. For everyone on the team, it was a night that no one will ever be able to take away from them.

Again, it was another step up the ladder; this time to cut down the winning net.

With those three special victorles, State went on to surpass the magic number of 15 with a 16 and 6 final regular season record and a #2 ranking in the Mid-Alleghenies Conference. State was able to enter the post-season tournament with the confidence of a strong, winning season. For five senlors, it would be the end of high school basketball, but they would never forget being on the first team for Coach Guerra and his winning program. " Years from now, we can all say we were part of something great and feel good about giving the younger

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season record 11-0 district VI champs

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tradition continued for another year of swimhd diving at State High. Once again, both the nd the girls' teams captured the PIAA District is, outscoring their opponents by over 150 n the process. ~e district meet, the Little Lion swimmers were ~us in nine out of ten events. Both Joe Wakeley att Hettche walked away with two individual John McKeehen won the 200 individual medley ,second year in a row, and Russ Gibson captured [) butterfly title. State also won the 50 freestyle, IO medley relay, and the 400 freestyle relay. l honors went out to John McKeehen as the

meet's outstanding swimmer.

The Little Lady Lions also placed first in over half of their events. For the second year in a row, Julie Naginey touched first in the 200 freestyle. In the process of winning the 500 freestyle for her second consecutive year, Stefanie Merkle bettered her district record in the event. Another district record was shattered when Kristin Tressler dove to a victory in the 1 meter diving. The girls also came first in the 100 backstroke, 200 medley relay, and 400 freestyle relay.

The team will never forget those hairy legs, the late night house calls, the popular photographs, and, of course, this year's team song, "What U Want!"

With her upcoming race s wimming through her mind, Julie Naglney watches another race.

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Flying through the water, Butterflie r Maxine Braune heads for the wall.

"Come on McKeehen, quit goofing off," eloquently screams coach Pete Moyer.

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Taking a breath of fresh air, Joe Wakeley goes on to win the SOOm freestyle.

Swim Team 路 Front Row: Sara Gamm, Tara Stephenson. Row 2 : Molly Aronson, Stephanie Merkle, Laura Tanabe, Sheri

DeShong, J ulie Naginey. Back Row: Russ Gibson, Mark Mortenson, John McKeehen, Joe Wakeley, Colin Knight.

h leaps and bounds Outdoor Track season is so short, it is almost train before the season starts. Yet, with the ~wfall conveniently disappearing on the final Spring Break this year, training was anything sy. It was in this situation that State High trained from December to the end of Febru· actically every day, either the boys' or the •am could be seen running endless laps around ridors in the upstairs section of the Intermedi· /h• sliding around the tight bends, sprinting up np and jogging back down again. lfication for Indoor States was on a time-basis, many of the athletes qualified early, and did e to worry about getting there. A large part of qualified. Drew Sanders ran very well to second behind a meet record in the two mile lso placing were Steve Boyd and Austin Mor· the mile, Pete Eberhart in the 600, Sanders, w, Eberhart, and Todd Hershbine in the two 2lay, and Tom Bowser in the shot. poor Track began its season this year on the ly immediately following Spring Break. The have a well-needed week long rest from trainthose indoor team members who were con· on into Outdoor. first two weeks, saw the team getting itself into per back into shape with coaxing and clever ~sion from the coaches - Mr. Horner, Mr. ~augh, and Mr. Sallade. After a couple of in· 'tune-up' practices, the team was off to its first the East Stroudsburg Invitational. Very well lshed team balance could abruptly be seen in tam's victory here.

1Y three days later, the track team came up 1t Dubois in a dual meet that was easily won 2. The pattern of different events that the track members competed in over the rest of the n had been solidifying early in the season. The College track team looked forward to the State !Pionships in May. !

Front Row: Bob Ryan, Joe Lynch, Jason Turchetta. Row 2: Mike Mutmansky, Pete Eberhart, Tom Bowser, Rich Whitmore, Austin Morrow.

Back Row: John Stokes, John Barlett, Wu· Chang Feng, Steve Boyd, Dan Tershak.

Front Row: Dee Warner, Pam Walter, Tracy Williams. Row 2: Ste phanie Howe ll, Gretchen Lingenfelter, Lynn Le ubuscher, Mindy Babione, Pam Matten. Back Row: Kay Stokes, Diane Shaw, Nancy Smilowitz, Laurie Morrow, Sharon r ;nnlo .HII I u nrh

Able to leap tall hurdles In a single bound, Dan Tershak clears his first obstacle.

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Taking a break from an indoor invitational are Tracy Williams, Gretchen Bischoff, Lee Lochbaum, Mara Salamon, Kyle Frantz, Pam Walter, and Jill Lynch .

Faeter than a speeding camera, hurdler Kyle Frantz races on to victory.

Stronger than a locomotive, shot putter J .J. Wolfe attempts an incredible press with the help of Ray Regan and Dan Bicehouse.

Front Row: Tracy Williams, Lee Lochbaum, Maureen Linehan, Sharon Lester, Mindy Ba路 bione , Pam Matten . Back Row: Nancy

Smilowitz, Dee Warner, Kay Stokes, Gretchen Lingenfelter, Katie Queeney, Jill Lynch, Laurie Morrow.

Front Row: Drew Sanders, Tom Bowser, Bob Ryan, Jason Torchetta, Lynn Stabile (mgr.).

Back Row: John Stokes, Joe Prewitt, Kurt Merrill, Rich Whitmore, John Barlett.

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August found the girls' tennis team hard at work with two-a-day practices. After hours of drilling, strength and endurance training, running in cadence, and challenge matches, the girls emerged as a team to be reckoned with. In search of good competition, they traveled to the Philadelphia area for the first time to compete in the Downingtown Invitational. The girls cap- and a 2nd place finish at Downingtured the Central Counties League town. Their league record was 10Championship along with the cham- 0, 12-1 overall. pionship of their own invitational Senior elected captain Cathy Kis-

sell captured her second consecutive District VI Singles Crown.

Paige and Kirsten Willey placed second in the District Doubles, qualifying them, along with Cathy, to compete in the PIAA State Championships, where Cathy placed fourth . It turned out to be a banner year.

The boys' season looked equally as hopeful with captains Scott Pickering, Mike Inserra, Dan Hulquist, and Ted Licastro.

Front Row: Carolyn Pickering, Cathy Kissell, Kirsten Willey, Stephanie Hulina, Paige Willey. Back Row: Coach Mike Shapiro, Meg Padden, Lisa Stine, Adrienne Mason, Judy Lee, Kim Kramer, Asst. Coach Sandy Lex. Front Row: Dan Hulquist, Scott Pickering, Mike Inserra, Steve Sabol. Back Row: Ted Licastro, Mark Deihl.

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State Championship - the big stohe 1986 Little Lady Lion Softball . Getting to that point required a vork by the whole team and coachff. ting to practice the first week in was only the beginning of it all. ; the course of the season, the team p only four losses. From then on, it lstricts, regionals, and eventually .e final four in Shippensburg. ~fonte was their competition in disIt was an easy 16-0 win. Even I that may have looked easy, they , think of their upcoming game t St. Mary's at regionals. They batout to finally end it in the tenth with a score of 2-1. The win auto1lly insured them with a birth in the ~ur in Shippensburg.

Standing safely at third, catcher Pete Carfley practices giving signals to his te'ammate.

Ith a graceful slide, Michelle Foust safely guides herself beneath her opposition.

There they met Hempfield in the semifinal game, and won 5-0. The match for the State Championship was against Council Rock. The game was won in extra innings 2-1.

The 1987 edition of the State College baseball team had a successful campaign against strong competition. With the right chemistry of experienced seniors and upcoming underclassmen pushing the returning starters for their positions, the Little Lions were destined to win. Under the expert guidance of Coach Ken Barto路 and his assistant coaches, the team thrived as their baseball skills were honed through hours of practice and scrimmages.

"Strrlllke," screams t he umpire after Christine Hughes' pitch crosses the plate.

Before, During, and After, a David Bogus Pitch.

S m iling at a proud Coach Barto, Jim Farber listens to instructions from first base Coach Snyder.

Keeping an eye on the ball, Greg Kunes hits this fastball into deep left field .

After winning States, Stefanie Nelson, Christine Hughes, Michelle Foust, and Lynette Kidder display their well earned medals.

Front Row: Robin Williams, Mary Humphreys, Trisha Strong, Kyle Frantz, Lynn Beebe, Melissa LaMorte, Stephanie Nelson, Kelly Stoner.

Back Row: Scott Nadzom, Kelly Winkleman, Elise Auguston, Shelly Marshall, Kirsten Willey, Lynette Kidder, Michelle Foust, Paige Willey, Diana Roeshot, Coach Barry Rossman.

Front Row: Brian Petro, Steve Pozniak, Cody Barto, Matt McClellan, Bob Oakes, Dan McClintic. Row 2: Valerie Jarrett (mgr.), Kurt Cronemiller, Mark Smiles, Dave Reed, Greg Kunes, Zach Holl, Jim Farber, Russ DiMarcello, Tina Smeal (mgr.). Back Row: Coach Ken Barto, Denny Moriarty, Dave Bogus, Pete Carfley, Tim Pavlechko, Tim Kulka, Kurt Fernsler, Coach Sherdell Snyder, Jay Miles (tr.).

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the ball to her front line against Huntingdon.

Front Row: Joe Clark, Matton Kamon, Jim Kelly. Row 2: Chris Collison, Alan Gburek, Paul Weinreb, Rob Mulauskl.

Back Row: Coach Tod McPherson, Brent Vose, Mike Tyworth, Scott Swan路 son, Josh Levey (mgr.).

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Practicing his down spin, Jim Kelly serves while Rob Mulauski watches the ball clear the net.

After last year's disappointing record, the veteran members of the girls' varsity volleyball team returned to this season with a new attitude. With the aid of first year coaches, Donna McPherson and Debbie 路 Baldwin, the girls were looking forward to an exciting yet challenging season.

Returning players from last year's squad included co-captains Gloria Klein and Laura Rusnak, along with seniors Aimee Jarrett, Carrie Kauffman, Patty Oakes, Denee Sudano, and Missy Zug. Junior Cindy Malcom also saw a considerable amount of varsity playing time.

Practices began in mid-August, which meant the girls had to spend their last weeks of summer in the State High gym strengthening their volleyball skills. Summer practices focused mainly on conditioning and jump training, while continually building upon basic volleyball skills and strategy.

The season lasted from mid-August to late October, and during that time, the team compiled a record of 11-

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10. Along with regular season matches, the girls competed at numerous tournaments.

The squad's best performance was at the CENPAC Invitational where they placed 4th out of 10 teams.

For most of the girls, the highlight of the season was defeating rival Huntingdon in front of their home crowd.

Unfortunately, Huntingdon avenged this loss by eliminating State College from the quarterfinal round of the District 6 Volleyball Tournament.

Under the leadership of Coach Tod McPherson, the State College volleyball team, hoped to improve on its 3-2 record compiled last year, participated in two hour practices each day. This dedication was to gear up for such opponents as Bishop Guilfoyle, Bishop McCort, Central York, and Elderton. With such commitment, the boys' volleyball team was set for another successful season.

Front Row: Gloria Klein, Denee Sudano.

Row 2: Gretchen Onkontz, Cindy Malcom, Karin Kogelmann, Carrie Kauffman, Melissa Zug. Back Row: Coach

Donna McPherson, Aimee Jarrett, Patty Oakes, Karin Tucker, Trish Strong, Laura Rusnak.

•ping for fun the third straight year, the State Col- members earned special recognition. Kassie mnatics team was in contention for the Lysaker captured the individual championship t VI girls' championship. The girls came with a score of 7.95. Teammate Jen Krieder e championship after a heavy schedule captured second place in the beam competiincluded opponents such as Altoona, tion. Both carried the name of State College vay, Dubois, and Penns Valley. Despite to the State Tournament.

1rdwork and dedication of the team, :::allege fell to rival Altoona in a closely ted championship match. While the id not emerge victorious, several team

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checkmates After an exciting season of ups and downs, the State College High School ice hockey team was still going strong, having advanced to the State Class AA Western regional hockey finals . The Western regional finals game was played against Meadville High School at the Pittsburgh Civic Arena on Wednesday, April 1st.

The team had been led to some remarkable wins under the coaching of Eric Porterfield and his assistant coaches, Andy Wilson and Brian Anthony. Notable among these were a 5-3 comeback victory over the Meadville team, soon to be faced again, the capture of a first place in the three-game Bowie Invitational in Maryland, an overpowering of Ringold, 62, in the first round of the state finals, and While apllttlng two Westmont defenders, Bob Branstetter receives an awfully low check.

the 2nd round semi-finals victory over Ford City that brought the State College team against Meadville. The team was also assisted by the manager, Dennis Myers, and the support of the State College Youth Ice Hockey Association, presided over by Dave DeWalle. Very important to the small numbered squad路was the use of several State College Bantam Ice Hockey team members. The high school team was comprised of only 16 players, including the Bantam recruits. This contributed, in many cases, to losses to larger teams. The total team record previous to the State Final game was 13 wins, 12 losses, and 5 ties.

HOCKEY

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Feeling kind of lonely, Golie Kevin Myers patiently awaits some action.

Front Row: Steve DeWalle, Chris Hollis, Anders Gilberg, Kevin Myers, Joe DeWalle, Steve Boyd, Mark Maddox, Ben Ladrido.

Back Row: Asst. Coach Andy Wilson, Brian Ladrido, Kevin Hussey, J oe Jenkins, Garrett Porterfield, Bob Branstetter, Jim Hollis, Ian Gold, Coach Eric Porterfield .

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GIRLS' SOCCER Front Row: Becky Weult, Jennifer Guise, Sherry Armstrong, Stacy Armstrong, Sherri Lippincott, Maura McMurtry, Kelly Winkleman. Back Row: Coach Glenn Arm路

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strong, Dee Warner, Carrie Stewart, Lori Bicehouse, Beth Neal, Heather Liszka, Jennifer Jones, Lynn Beebe, Robin Williams, Coach Boo McMurtry.

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club sports shine When you start with a loss, you have but one way to go: up. And up they went! Starting with two opening losses to Mechanicsburg and Wilson, the State College girls' soccer team rebounded with a 7-0-1 record the rest of the way.

Hopes for reclaiming last year's second place finish seemed dim when the girls and coaching staff realized that they would have to replace team members. They not only equaled last year's second place finish, but they eclipsed the

previous year's six and four record with an impressive 7-2-1 mark of their own.

After the opening losses to Mechanicsburg and Wilson, the girls recovered by winning two of the next three games. The best, however, was yet to come. Hampdon, State College's biggest rival, appeared next on the scene. Hampdon came into this game not having any losses in four years. That was all to change on the next Sunday, for State College took home a hard fought, well earned, one to nothing victory. Only a team that worked hard, as they did, and still had as much fun as they could have had, provided such a fine season.

Intramural lacrosse was a very popular sport among State High students. In the spring alone they had approximately eighty students signed up to play. Their games were usually played by choosing three or four captains and then picking teams. On weekends when the PSU team played, State's players could be found on the hill by the field cheering (and daydreaming just a little!).

Mr. Glick started the sport a couple of years ago, with hopes of someday going interscholastic.

When this proved to be impossible within the near future, he made do with I.M. From around eleven students the first year to the amazing sum of eighty lacrosse enthusiasts, Mr. Glick had come a long way. As a ref, players sometimes grumbled at his calls, but as an advisor they all agreed that they would not be the same without him.

Most players owned sticks and some even had their own gloves.

The school provided helmets, gloves, sticks, goalie equipment, goals, nets, and lines for the field.

At first the games looked like a bunch of helmeted kids killing gerbils, but soon the technique of scooping up the ball was learned and from there, things took off.

Over all, most people soon grasped the gist of the game.

Using her last ounce of strength, Robin Williams clears the ball from the defensive end of the field.

LACROSSE- Front Row: Pat McDonnell, Rob Kenney, Ted Fleisher, Chad Sanders, Tom Songer, Todd Stenger. Row 2: Tim Schmalz, David Dwyer, Mona Ohmoto, Jeff Stone, Oak Norten, Chris Prybyla, Mike Gallagher, Paul Engle, Tom lmpellitterl. Back Row: John Stokes, John Barlett, Mrs. Glick, David Parmele, Mr. Tim Glick, Randy Phillips, Brad Nelson, Mark Davis, Rory Moore, Russ Gibson , John Antonik, John McKeehen.

\ final look at State High sports.

Bulldlng hie concentra路 tlon for hie next round, Rusty Horner awaits the competition.

Cloelng In on the flnl1h llne, Steve Boyd gives State High an edge toward the State championship.

Littered with dog bl1cult1, the bleachers house members of the "dog pound."

District champion, Scott Pickering, displays a firm forehand against Altoona's No. 1 seed.

Light on his feet, Steve Arnold fakes out his opponent and heads towards the goal.

Maureen Linehan receives a warm welcome from her teammates before State's last game.

Preparing for next year's season, Coach Pavlechko asserts a little extra pressure on Doug Phillips' shoulders.

Following through on her third swing, Michelle Foust dreams of her next chance at bat.

Whether we knew it or not, struggling to take that math test without a calculator, donning plastic goggles in science labs, hurriedly typing reports or taking part in programs which didn't take place six hours a day, such as VoAg, Vo-Tech, or Modified School Day, was all part of the struggle to reach the goal of excellence in education. After all, take away the outer layers and you reach the bare core of existence of any school: academics, the reason for a school and for attending.

So, each day we drove or got a ride to school and for the next seven hours of our day, teachers took over. With classes ranging from German to Zoology, we would learn subjects such as verb conjugation, math theroems, historical

events and literature.

Everyone had the same feeling when understanding something new, whether it was in an enjoyable class, a clock -watching class, or a difficult class.

This feeling of wanting to run down the street saying. " Hey! I understand this!" is what learning in academics was all about. No matter what kind of student you were or what kind of schedule you had, everyone found that to learn was to give all subjects A CLOSER LOOK. Demonstrating the force of gravity on Slinkys in a science lab in the hall are路 Pete Carfley, Cathie Cartwright, Ted Licastro, Jeff Flanegin and Al Capitos.

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of logic and labs Skills for life Math and science courses were something that everyone had to take. Although some people viewed this as a chore, others may have viewed this with delight. Science courses ranged from biology to physics, which made it possible for everyone to find a class that he enjoyed. Becoming a "mad scientist" during one of the labs was a great way to escape the "monotony" of being lectured at for a whole day. There were also many other things science students enjoyed during the year. Biology II classes enjoyed watching "The Living Planet" series by David Attenborough on Thursdays and Fridays. They also enjoyed the use of a videoscope, the use of a TV to show the class what is being viewed under a microscope. The oceanography class spent a week on a boat in the spring. Since this is the "age of technology", many students also looked forward to having careers in science and enjoyed learning ideas that will help them in the future.

We've all heard the statement, "[ was always awful in

math." But luckily, teachers helped us overcome those deep fears of algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. They helped make that jumble of numbers into something we could understand and solve. Although teachers used different teaching methods, we all learned to adjust and, hopefully, learned something new. A newer teaching method was the computer. It was infinitely helpful in just about all math courses. So the computer I course taught two things: math and computers. For some students, this was a doubly difficult task: trying to learn math and BASIC. "It's a good course. I've learned a lot, even though it was difficult," said Valerie Soyster in computer math. However, some computer whizzes viewed the class with boredom. But even if it seemed meaningless to know just how to draw the graph of a line, the teachers knew that if we understood, it would always be beneficial in the long run.

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Teddy Roosevelt and his New Deal leave the book's pages and come to life for Nadia Shariff and Jennifer Buyan during Dr. Ferro' s American History class.

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Believing In sleep before total exhaustion, Beth Yoder takes a nap in the library.

Fascination w ith the card catalog kee ps Aaron Rosenberg interested during his study hall.

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Tuning out, a popular way of spending a free period, keeps Doug Kepler interested.

"I am working, you know," describes Dan Poole as he attempts to finish an essay.

Sleep or study Students considered study hall to be an important. period during their day. Using study hall to catch up on last night's work or to get ahead for tomorrow, Becky Anderson said, "I like to use my first period study hall to review for tests. If you weren't busy working, the study hall could be a little bit social, as most teachers allowed quiet talking and listening to walkmans."

Although remaining in study hall was popular among students, most agreed that the best room for study halls was room 38 because of its size. The cafeteria seemed to be the worst location due to the fact that not many students could study easily with the smell of greasy hamburgers floating around. .

If a student didn't wish to stay in their assigned study,- hall, they could get a pass and spend the period in the library. Robin Williams decided she preferred the library to the cafeteria saying, "Well, here's the thing, it smells

Finally finished, Brad Ross takes lime out from his computer program to relax in the library.

better than the cafeteria." Jen Jones agreed with Robin, saying, "Study hall this, I got your study hall right here in the library. " The Senior High Library had a lot to offer students. Along with books for pleasure reading and research, the library contained many different magazines and newspapers. Older copies were stored on microfilm or microfiche, including copies of the New York Times dating back to 1854. Students could use computer services such as LIAS, used for looking books up at Pattee Library, and X-Press, for up-to-date news information . If you ever needed help in the library, one of the four librarians, Mrs. Simons, Mrs. Brame, Mrs. Butler, or Mrs. Shirey would be . glad to help you. Mrs. Brame was proud of the Senior High Library, saying, "The library is a good place to study and students are very fortunate to have and to be a ble to learn how to use our resources."

Opportunities and trips

One of the electives that Se- figurative and symbolic levels of dor High students could choose literature: everyone remembers rom was a foreign language the old days when they read :ourse. Juniors and seniors had about Dick and Jane, but as juhe opportunity to become well- niors and seniors it is analyze ,ersed in Latin, French, Span- Dick and Jane. Juniors spent sh, German or Russian. Often their time discussing and analyz:imes field trips and guest speak- ing short stories, plays and po?rs helped to further this educa- ems. The techniques of class au:ion. On November 17, Latin 1 thors like James Thurber, Ernest ;tudents, under the supervision Hemmingway and Shakespeare )f Latin teacher Mrs. Axt, went were also studied. Similar to the :o Washington D.C ., looking at eleventh graders, seniors looked ;ome of the Roman-lype archi- at plays, short stories and nov!ecture in the city. Another field els. On November 19, both jurrip on November 21 took Latin niors and seniors enrolled in admd German students to New vanced English had the York city. Included in their trip opportunity to attend a special .vas a visit to the Metropolitan performance of Shakespear's Museum of Art and the United Two Gentlemen of Verona. For "l"ations Building, plus optional many, seeing the play acted on trips to Wall Street and the Mu- stage was beneficial. According ;eum of Natural History. Ann to Molly Aronson, a junior, Daniels, who attended the trip , "Seeing the play helped me to ;aid, " The Roman exhibits at the understand it better than just Metropolitan Museum of Art hearing the lines on tape. " So2mphasized what I had learned cial Studies classes also looked in Latin class. Plus, going to the at making the curriculum more city itself showed me different exciting . American History aspects of life. " On December teacher Mr. Wentz said that, 17 during AREA, Russian class- with the availability of the comes listened to their guest speak- puter lab, he was looking into er, Stefane Babst, a German two computer programs for his woman whose路 home town is a classes. One program, a Newssister city with a Russian city, as week Data Base software packshe discussed her ride on the age contained information about Trans Siberian Railroad. Ac- all aspects of social studies. The cording to Mrs. de Lisovoy, the other program included a simu路 Russian teacher, the woman was lated computer game in which attending Penn State and wished students must strive to maintain to improve her English. world peace. With or without Although foreign language the novel computer games Mr. classes were optional, no one Wentz, with a smile, assured me, could escape English class or So- that social studied was "exciting cial Studies. The emphasis in the enough already." junior and senior years of. English seemed to be more on the Looking Innocent enough here, these novels and anthologies are for many d ifficult units of eleventh and twelfth grade English.

Stephen Kumalo's philosophy on life from Cry, The Beloved Country , fill s the mind of J ill Rimmey as she contemplates he r in-class essay for Ms. Proia's fifth period English class.

Working on extra credit in sociology class produces a strange reaction from Tim Pavlechko.

It seems like sleep is more on Mike Preston's mind than analyzing Hemingway's writing style in A Farewell to Arms.

"Two minds are better than one" is the motto of Josh Gessler and Kris Malone-Beach as they work on an art history project in Mr. Placky's room.

The touchy situation in Nicaragua and El Salvador is the topic of conversation for Pat McDonnell, Susan Frantz, Tim Schmalz and their Readings Class teacher, Dr. Lechnar.

A translation in Latin class absorbs Kristin Stewart.

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A select number of motivated students achieved distinction through attending rigorous summer programs and receiving awards. State College sent people to all four Pennsylvania Governor's Schools (sciences, arts, international studies and agriculture), provided most of the participants in Penn State's Applied Research Lab, and counted 20 National Merit Semi-finalists as students.

Those who attended Gover· nor's School for the Sciences (PGSS) increased their knowledge of math and sciences through classes, labs, guest speakers, electives, and original research team projects. They learned about survival as wellboth how to manage on five hours of sleep per night and the necessity of caffeine.

Governor's School for the Arts was equally demanding. Rachel Machon once stayed up all night studying, only to oversleep the exam. Juliette L~on recalled days with classes from morning to night. But as was the case with the other Governor's Schools, the intense work wasn't fff4"f ff f ffffft'l't' all. As Juliette commented, "for 1•,•} If ff f ffff'f'l'l't'I; ,,,) five, too short weeks, we were a 1 family."

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Students also participated in the Applied Research Lab's internship in fluid dynamics. They spent three weeks listening to guest speakers, performing ex· periments , and learning the physics behind such ideas as drag and cavitation. The first session climaxed with Sharon Scanlon's accidental breaking of an air foil while working in the wind tunnel. The students of the second session discovered a creative method of dealing with soda machines. Reaching up through the narrow slot, they were able to drain out the soda by means of a thumbtack. The unsuspecting next customer received an empy can.

Finally, an impressive number of students were notified of their status as National Merit Semifinalists. These 20 seniors were selected based on their junior PSA T scores. Finalists status was based on an application they completed in September, a counselor recommendation, and SAT scores.

Whether attending programs such as Governor's Schools and Applied Research Lab or receiving National Merit Semi-finalists honors, some students made productive use of their summers.

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Lighting up the stage, Gillian Bibiscos· Albinski makes the play a special performance.

Representing Cuba during a mock UN seminar, Roy Austin and Pawan Patil sport their Havana cigars.

;'Just like a family" As difficult as it was to maintain a full schedule of such subjects as math, English and social studies, some students managed this and more. As members of the Vocational-Agriculture (VoAg) program, these eighth through twelfth graders spent two periods each day on their specialty.

Drawn from all areas of the community-farms, rural areas, small towns, and the borough itself, these students learned skills ranging from forestry to using computers in agribusiness to judging livestock. As the motto of the Future Farmers of America (FFA), a related club which all vo-ag students were strongly recommended to join, states, the purpose of Vo-ag is " Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve." This was accomplished not only by learning specific skills, but by improving leadership and citizen路 ship as well.

As the teacher, Mr. Seamans commented, " there are events happening all the time." Many took the form of competitions, where students could test their knowledge and skills against those of others in the region.

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events to the November National FFA convention in Kansas City, these competitions dealt with such diverse subjects as square dancing and parliamentary procedures. Although class instruction prepared students for these contests, the students the mselves elected to attend.

Often this meant sacrificing outof-school hours and weekends.

As one student put it, these competitions "give you goals. If you don't do well one year, then the next year you want to do better."

In keeping with the motto, much of class time provided experience, whether in the form of class work or lab work. For example, plant science included growing plant cuttings as well as learning to identify plants from a textbook. The same was true for agronomy, forestry, land judging, and horticulture. This skill training enabled students to graduate with a long list of abilities.

However, the stude nts graduated with more than skills. While learning about the natural world, they learned more about themselves and their friendships. As student J enny Nuss explained, " Everone in Ag is like a family."

With questioning looks, Tammy McTavish examines the contents of her cup as Bobby Rider ponders the day's schedule during the Vo,ag camp-out in v ............. ra ..

As part of his auto mechanics class, Todd Me rkle checks out the body frame of a John Deer.

Preparing for a demonstration, Mark Brownley and Gary Dreibelbis set up an animal shoot.

In the Vo路ag greenhouse, Leigh Fyock takes a break from planting, trimming, and clipping plants.

In a huddle , Jim Pressler, Chad Brown , Denny Franz, and Rich Ghaner com pare chickens to be slaughtered.

The Vo路ag square dancers do路ce路do their partners during a square dance practice.

With a smile and a laugh, Pebbles Rearick chats with a customer as she rings through thoh路

--Taking a minute away from the screen, Dave Wasson and Teri Breon share their relief on a completed program.

Getting ready for work In the metal shop, Mike Strailey finishes a much needed yawn.

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For many juniors and seniors, high school provided more than just the traditional three 'R's; rather, it supplied preparation for the working world. Students in Work Experience, a three credit course meeting five times a week, dealt directly with the world of part time jobs.

To enter the Work Experience program, a student, either junior or senior, applied while scheduling courses. If accepted into the program, the student then received permission to leave school early, usually after fourth period, to work a part time job. The job was arranged by the student, although the school also aided students in finding work. Vice-President Karen Lutchmansingh said about the program, "I took it because I'd have experience for when I leave high school to get a part time job."

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Mastering the posslbllltes, all that high computer technology absorbs the attention of Mo Linehan, Jenny Clark and Brent Drelbelbeis.

Double bags, meat on the bottom and bread on the top (or is it the other way around?} is the working creed of Becky Hettmansberger in her job as a Weis bag lady.

job-related experience also persuaded many juniors and seniors to schedule business courses.

Classes ranged from bookkeeping, stenography and accounting to data processing, business law and office procedures. These classes readied students for a career in business. Yet not all students were interested in posthigh school business training.

Many took computer language and typewriting courses for their applications in any type of work.

Mike Tyworth took typing, "to help write English papers." Although some students, such as Steve Daubert, took typing, "because my parents made me," most found business courses and the Work Experience program beneficial for both college and jobs.

With Intense concentration, Steve Moyer and Greg Kunes master their " asdf" on the first day of typing class.

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Not all students spent five ays a week, seven hours a day I the school building. Through fodified School Day and the Al~rnative Program, some were hie to arrange more flexibility I their schedules.

About 30 seniors were ino lved in the Modified School >ay this year. Through "Modied" one could get out of school arly - or come to school late. udy Bollag's favorite aspect of rte program was " ... the op,ortunity to leave school early." udy was one of the majority of tudents who opted to take lasses at Penn State. Other out ,f school activities included: sail1g, skiing, basking in the sun; nd on the more serious side: erving internships with local ompanies. Another premature 'enn Stater commented, " I like aking classes at Penn State beause it slowly introduces me to Ile college scene. It prepares 1e so my freshmen year isn't uch a shock!"

However, not all students Jere accepted into modified. )uring their Junior Year, those Jho wanted to be in the pro:ram had to get recommendaions from four of their teachers, s well as parental approval. A 1roup of selected staff members eviewed each students' file, hoosing approximately thirty tudents whom they felt were repons i bl e enough to be in riodified.

After the final decisions were riade, each member was invited o a general meeting, where Mr. >raper Read (advisor) re-in orced the responsibility and ma-

turity needed to be in modified.

Each semester, every student was required to submit to Mr. Read a short paragraph about what they had learned or what they were doing.

The Alternative Program was a way of learning through various opportunities. The school offered a selection of classes from western civilizations to yoga, as well as the flexibility to attend classes at Penn State or State High . Yet education was not confined to a particular building; the community was also a source of earning credits.

Students at the A.P., involved in community service activities by working with such organizations as the Women's Resource Center, gained responsibility and a great sense of achievement after meeting a certain learning goal. Various credits could be earned in many ways.

Senior Sharon Joyce, an afternoon student at the A.P., earned science credits by traveling to Tuscon Arizona last year for a 21/2 week study of the Sonoran Desert. Later that year, Sharon spent her spring break in Paris, France, also touring Italy and Switzerland. Although this trip was with relatives, she earned credit by keeping a journal of the journey's events. Says Sharon of the Alternative Program, "Although there are negative aspects about Alternative education , there are also positive sides. I'm not saying Alternative education is for everyone, because it isn't. But for me, I feel I benefitted from the A. P."

During one of his frequent excursions to the high school, Mike Pilato fi nds time to chat with Ann Holt.

Aloofness oozes from a t ired Kathleen Williams at the end of a hard nights play practice.

During a play practice break, Natalie Pilato and Becky Mansfield flash the peace

Supporting his favorite food place, Colin Knight prepares to make his own cheesestea1<.

Laughing off his temporary leave of school, Roy Austin gets ready to work for a local lawyer.

On their way to Penn State, Paul Weinreb, Ted Reutzel, and Matt Kamon take time out for lunch.

"No building can stand on its own without people inside it."

Although we didn't know everyone , we saw their faces everyday. From the halls to the cafeteria, we saw everyone rush to classes, hurry to grab some food or leave school to go to work. We were individuals, all part of a school . which claimed excellence in every aspect. Our lives in school consisted not only of work and studying but friendships as well. Our friendships kept us sane and motivated us until the day's end. Although we were separated by grade, track, and classroom, we broke the barriers and came together anyway.

It didn't matter to us that we were only a small part of the world because inside we achieved excel,t

guages, math, English, social studies, business, Votech, Vo-ag. and helping others.

Motivation was prevalent all year in our accomplishments. It wasn't always easy to finish that paper at eleven o'clock at night or to study for an exam while juggling work schedules, meetings, rehearsals and everyday practices, but we did it.

We were definitely close in everything that we did.

We cooperated with teachers, administration, and others to better ourselves and our school. We prepared 路ourselves for the outside world and all of its demands. Now you know why we say Take a CLOSER LOOK . ..

With shades and bobby socks, members of the senior class show their 1986 50' s spirit.

The actual symptoms are still argued by those in the know. Some say it creeps up on you in your junior year and increases in intensity until the spring of your senior year. Others argue that you can't catch it until the year of graduation, and then it lies dormant until restlessness or spring fever set off an epidemic of pranks induced by this degener路 ative disease. However, one thing that is never contested is the disease's existence. Proven by science and disapproved by teachers, senioritis is one of the few illnesses you can't put on an absen路 teeism excuse. Treatment for the disease varies with the different viewpoints. "Ignore it," say some, "they'll find out about the real world soon enough." Others feel that repression is the best medicine, "when they leave the school, they can cut loose, but they are here to learn." However, no one considers senioritis particularly fatal and although some consider it highly contagious, that has not been proven and one can only accept the fact that no senior is really safe from its far-reach路 ing clutches.

Demonstrating a symptom of senioritis, Peter Margittai realizes he'll graduate none too soon.

Diann M. Ackard Student Voice, French Club, Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, Marching Band Job: Cinema Theatres, PSU Jennifer J. Adams Powderpuff, Student Council, Senior Senate, Cornerstone, Dance Marathon Job: Ponderosa Steakhouse Amy Anderson Theresa Appleton

Steve Arnold Varsity Soccer, IM Basketball, IM Lacrosse.

Kelelgh Asbury Heather Asendorf Dance Marathon, Powderpuff, Anything Goes Job: Typist ~IPnn llPr A11n11.<lilt.tu1n

Roy Leslie Austin, Jr. Varsity Soccer, IM Volleyball, Debate Club, !RC, SAC, Little Lion Matthew Joel Badia/I Football, IM Lacrosse, IM Volleyball, Acclivity, Little Lion Donna Kay Baker Junior Miss, Student Council, Senate Mark R. Baker Basketball, Spanish Club, Student Council

Brett W. Ballenger Marching Band, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Track, Twentones, Symphonic Band Tracy Barbery Vo-Tech Job: Kaufman' s Bridal World Miehe/le Barbet IM Volleyball, Dance Marathon, Anything Goes, Student Council Job: Benetton John V. Barlett Football , Track, Little Lion, Anything Goes, Radio Station Job: Weis Market's, Wendy's

Becky Barrett FBLA Jim Bartges Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Stage Band, A Cappella Choir, Concert Band, Orchestra, Powderpuff Cheerleader, District Band Job: Davro Construction Company Jill Susanne Bates Field Hockey (mgr.). Softball (mgr.), Anything Goes, Dance Marathon, Student Council, Senior Senate Cathy Bear SADD

Karen M. Beck Work Experience Job: United Federal Savings Bank Steven R. Belinda Baseball , Football, Wrestling, Vo-Ag, FFA Nickl Bell Work Experience, Volleyball Team Job: IMC Brant Berkstresser Student Trainer

Cami/le Yvonne Bernier Outing Club, Varsity Cheerleading Job: Penn Whelan Drug Store Gretchen Lee Bischoff Track, Anything Goes, Powderpuff, Dance Marathon Alison Bishop A/I/son Dore Blsse/1

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Kirsten Suzanne Bjalme Job: Dairy Queen Laurie A. Blood FBLA Lisa Blythe Little Lion Job: Dining Halls Judy Bollag Paging Youth, Junior Senate, Senior Senate, MDS Marching Band, Concert Band, Anything Goes, Dance Marathon Job: Roy Rogers

Louise Bonnett Cross Country, Indoor Track, Spanish Club Job: Cashier Brian Bortz Jeff Bowman Bowling Steve Boyd Track, Ice Hockey, Orchestra

Ask any group of seniors what they did in their free time. They would get a puzzled look on their faces and ask, "What free time?" This elusive treasure did not seem to be lurking around the high school. What, then, were these seniors doing? Obviously, if they did not have time for themselves, some· one else had to be taking it. Many seniors worked at fast food places, drug stores, supermarkets, and restaurants. Others were found on the staffs of local publications, the hospital, and even Representative Lynn Herman's office, serving as volunteers.

Many students were visible performing in various community musical groups, dance troupes, and theatre productions. There were even those who could not seem to get enough of school and took additional courses at Penn State to fill their days. When these busy seniors finally do stop and reminisce on their high school years, the countless hours of service to this area will add up to a successful and fulfilling experience.

Utilizing her free time in the most productive way, Jennifer Smead sells ice cream in order to increase her allowance.

Melissa Branstetter Outing Club, Senior Senate, Dance Marathon, Powderpuff Job: The Dance Academy of State College Erika Braune Varsity Cheerleader, Senate, Girls' Soccer Powderpuff Frank Breon Teri Breon Varsity Field Hockey Job: Lion's Pride

Amy Brown Greg Brueggebors Football, Track, IM Basketball, IM Volleyball Job: Zimm's Jell Byers Wrestling, Football, Student Voice, IM Basketball, IM Volleyball Zachery Calandra

Albert F. Capltos AISA, IM Soccer Job: Kocher Horse Farm Leslie Capobianco Junior Senate, Student Council, Senior Senate, Powderpuff, Dance Marathon, Anything Goes, Ski Club Chris Capparelli Auto Club Job; Capparelli Plumbing and Heating Pete Carlley Football, Baseball, IM Basketball, Student Council, SADD, Senior Senate, Powderpuff

Michael Joseph Carline Varsity Soccer Marla B. Carpenter Concert Choir, Twentones, Wrestling (mgr.), ASTRA, Marching Band Jennifer Ann Chapin Concert Band, Marching Band, Little Lion, Dance Marathon Job: Kentucky Fried Chicken Sharon C/ngle Track, Senior Senate, Powderpuff

Jenny Clark Basketball, Student Council, Powderpuff Joseph A. Clark Football, Volleyball Job: Wendy's Tracy Lee Clark SADD, Track, Marching Band, Student Council Job: Lifeguard Corrine Grace Coburn r",...,.,..,. .. ~ Q.,..,.,..I

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Kelly Coco/in Jessica Cohen Job: Bubba's Breakaway Dov Cohn hespians, Junior Senate, Senior Senate, Twentones, )istrict Chorus, Concert Choir, Modified School Day Job: Ski Instructor-Tussey Mountain James Colyer

Heather Michelle Confer Dance Marathon, Powderpuff, Silks (co -capt.) Little Lion Lisa Michelle Confer SADD, Paging Youth, Vo-Tech Job: Hoss's Steak and Sea House Aaron Corn vi Soccer, IM Basketball, Little Lion, Anything Goes Job : Weis Markets Amanda Covlll Powderpuff, Ski Club

JoEllen Cowfer Monica Cramer FBLA, Dance Marathon, Cooperative Work Experience Job: Williams Insurance Company Kristen Cronemiller Girls Varsity Basketball, senior Senate, Powderpuff, Anything Goes Job: Subway David Cross Track, SADD, Senior Senate Job: Hoss's Steak and Sea House

Dave Crothers IM Lacrosse, IM Basketball, Ski Club Kevin Curtis Football, Wrestling Lisa Cutler Acclivity, Paging Youth, Student Voice, Concert Choir, Modified School Day Job: Town and Gown Jen Dailey Powderpuff, Student Council, Cheerleading Job: Meyer Dairy

Corinna Davies Mark Davis Peggy Decker FBLA Cristina Delafield Business Student

Todd DeLa/lo Chrissy DeLauter Senior Senate, Junior Senate, Student Council, Powderpuff, IM Volleyball, Anything Goes, Ski Club, Jr. Miss Contestant Tyrone Delmonico Weight lifting Job: Joey Z's Dave Dix

Diane Marie Doberneck IM Soccer, IM Volleyball, NRC, Marching Band MRG. MDS, Job: Schlow Library Rachel Ann Donald Silks, Little Lion, MDS Job: Kentucky Fried Chicken Win Drake Marching Band, Concert Band, Dance Marathon, Powderpuff Job: Meyer Dairy Brent Dreibelbis Wrestling

If you asked different people how they know Mardi Lowry, you would get several different answers. People know her as Centre County's Junior Miss, as Drum Major for the State College Marching Band, as a member of the track team, as a Twentones member, as a participant of the concert band and choir, and as a serious student.

Mardi's motivation for all these activities varies with each group. "I got started in music because I come from a musically inclined family. I find it really fun and that's why I continue with it. It's also why I tried out for Drum Major. I felt I could add something to the band and make this year more fun for everybody." Mardi doesn't lump herself into one category, though. She feels that each thing she does holds equal importance. "School is very important; I know I'm going to need an education later on in life." She plans to major in math education at Penn State after graduation.

Showing that she doesn't have to be serious all the time, Mardi Lowry talks with a friend during class.

Charlie Dreibelbis Wrestling Job: Weis Markets Gregory Dreibelbis Todd Droll Lacrosse Job: Bus Boy Amanda E. Dudley Track, Powderpuff

Mike Dwyer JV Football, IM Volleyball Job: Riverside Brian Earlln FBLA, Latin Club, Track (mgr.)

Job: Weis Market' s Dave Eckley Job: McDonald's

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Marguerite Eisenstein All-State Band, Math Club, Marching Band, French Club, Little Lion Job: Applied Research Lab Vicky Ellenberger FBLA, Silks, Vo-Tech Paul Engle Brian Faith Track, Outing Club, Powderpuff

Cynthia L. Farabaugh SADD, Senior Senate, Anything Goes James Farber Mike Farber Varsity Golf, Powderpuff Cheerleader, Little Lion, IM Basketball, IM Volleyball Job: Boalsburg Apothecary Anne Faris Powderpuff, IM Volleyball

Patrick Farrell Danne Fathke Wu路Che Feng Track Paula A. Ferguson Choraliers, Dance Marathon, Anything Goes

Alt ,va E.J Sandusky is a man of few words but many actions. He is a well-known figure at Memorial Field and in the high school gymnasium. "I've always played sports- it's something I'm good at and enjoy." This is how E.J. sums up his involvement in basketball and football, and his enjoyment of badminton. Anyone in his gym class can attest to his Olympic prowess with a birdie. Other people feel that E.J. is good at sports too. Scouts from Bucknell, Colgate, James Madison, and Penn State have approached him regarding their football scholarships. In addition, E.J., along with others from the Little Lion football team, went to the Central Pennsylvania Athletic Conference.

Not only is E.J. a talented athlete, but he is also successful in other aspects of school life. E.J. was elected 1986 Homecoming king. In his free time he is involved in his church youth group and choir.

Whether it be at church, on the field, or around the school, E.J. and his grin are already famous.

Planning strategy, E.J. Sandusky watches the Senior team win at Anything Goes.

Mike Fetzer Skiing Job: Graham 's Exxon Jeffrey D. F//ko IM Lacrosse Job: Ponderosa Kevin Fink Vo-Tech, Auto Club Job: Riverside Michelle Ann Fischer FFA , CWE, FBLA Job: Narber Bros. Agway

Jell Flanegln Student Council-Vice President, Little Lion Mascot, IM Volleyball, IM Basketball , Powderpuff Cheerleader Kenneth Fogleman Steve Fonash Powderpuff Cheerleader, IM Basketball, IM Volleyball Michelle Charlene Foust Vatsity Softball, Dance Marathon, Senior Senate, Powderpuff

Scott Frank Susan Frantz Marching Band, IRC, Little Lion, Concert Choir, IM Volleyball, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra Job: Weis Markets Teresa M. Fritton Acclivity, Knowledge Masters Claudia Annamaria Frustaci Amateur Figure Skater, USFSA

Leigh Courtney Fyock FFA, Auto Club, Square Dancing, Horse Judging, Dairy Judging Job: Penn State University Golf Shop Catherine Gaffney Michael Gallagher IM Lacrosse Alan Gburek Varsity Soccer, Varsity Volleyball

Debra Gelman Senior Senate, Junior Senate, Student Council, IM Volleyball, Dance Marathon, Anything Goes, Powderpuff Job: Centre Community Hospital Snack Bar Timothy Gervinski Tina Geschwindner Marching Band, Tennis Outing Club, Anything Goes, Dance Marathon, Powderpuff Brenda Ghaner FBLA, Powderpuff

Jennifer Ann Gibson Altered State Job: Dairy Queen Russell E. Gibson IM Lacrosse, Swimming, IM Volleyball Job: The Athletic Club Anders Gilberg Ice Hockey, IM Volleyball, Powderpuff Cheerleader Ginny Gilroy ASTRA, Work Experience Job: Ponderosa

Jennifer Glick Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Little Lion, IRC, Stage Band Dr/an G/yde IM Soccer Daniel Gold Cross Country, Altered State Julia Gold

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Slavash Golposhan Angela A. Gooding Dance Chorus for " Babes in Arms" Brett Grady Michael Graham

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Ingrid Granlund Choraliers, Dance Marathon, FHA Job: Hills David W. Green Marching Band Jennifer Gresh FBLA, treasure r Lester C Gr/el Ill Football, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra , Stage Band

By making the most of her abilities in the arts, Lisa Malinsky has established herself as a promising artist. Lisa, whose specialities are in drawing and painting, first took a true interest in art in her sophomore year. Already a Scholastic Art Awards Exhibit entrant in eighth and tenth grades, she feels she is prepared to enter the Exhibit again in her senior year. She has competed for the Pennsylvania Governor's School of the Arts, and placed as an alternate . Besides the Governor's School, she entered the Senior Arts Exhibit at Mount Aloysius Junior College, which also earned her recognition in the form of a cash prize. Her artwork in that exhibit, proclaimed to be "Best in the Show" , won her $500. She has also won a state competion.

Lisa plans on furthering her talents as an art major at William and Mary College.

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Brian J. Grove Lacrosse, Wrestling Michael D. Gustine Job: Riverside Lori Haberstroh Student Council, Float Committee, Ski Club Job: K-Mart Christine M. Hahn Powderpuff, Anything Goes Job: Hoss's Steak and Sea House

Karen Ann Hall Field Hockey, Concert Band, Anything Goes, Dance Marathon David Harmon Marching Band, Stage Band, Symphonic Band Edward Harper Amy Harpster Silks, Dance Marathon, Powderpuff Job: Dental Health Care Center

Brian K. Harpster Job: Bartender Dave Hatchner Ski Club, Photography Club Kurt Haushalter Varsity Football, IM Basketball, IM Volleyball , Powderpuff Coach Darek V. Heier Job: HFL Corporation

Greg Herman IM Lacrosse, IM Bowling Jobs: Golden Wok Erik Hermann John M. Herrmann II Model Legislature, !RC, Varsity Golf, Modified School Day J. Todd Hershblne Varsity Cross-Country, Varsity Indoor Track, Student Council, !AC, Concert Choir, Powderpuff Cheerleader

Terry Hess Varsity Football, Powderpuff Cheerleader, IM Basketball, IM Volleyball Meg Hewes Melissa Hi/ands Gretchen Hollman Powderpuff, Anything Goes, Dance Marathon Job: Danks

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Living in Pennsylvania, one can not avoid some aspect of skiing. For many people, it becomes a passion - and they learn to compete and race.

One such person is Corrine Coburn. Although she has been skiing recreationally since she was barely three feet tall, she didn't start competing until she was 14 when she joined the Tussey Mountain Alpine Racing Team.

Through TMART and USSA, Corrine has been all over Pennsylvania and the Northeast, including Sugar Loaf, Maine, Okema Mountain, and Burke Mountain. Corrine has qualified for the state team all three yea rs and compe ted in the Eastern Junior II Olymp ic Qualifiers. In 11th grade, she skied at the Eastern Junior I Qualifiers and the Serac Cup Spring Series. Last fall, Corrine spe nt an exciting international season at a training camp in Zermatt, Switzerland.

ThiS"路year, Corrine hopes to qualify again for the Junior 1 Championships, the Serac Cup, and the FIS East.em Cup. She hopes to ski with a college team.

Showing form and style, Corrine Coburn skiis a t the J unior II Olympic Semi-Finals.

Nathan Holl John Holoblnko Varsity Football, l.M . Volle yball, l. M. Baske tba ll Ann Holt Cross Country, Track, Art Club Jody Holt Cooperative Work Experience, Job: Weiss Markets

Lisa Holzwarth Modified School Day , Powde r Puff Garen Homan Wrestling, Football , Dance Marathon Sherry Hopkins FHA, O rchestra J ob: K-Mart Theodore Cotton Hornbeln Class President, Debate , Model Legislature, I.R C. Marching Band, Anything Goes, Da nce Marathon

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"It's a natural high . . I don 't know how to describe it." That was how Butch Leitzinger described racing, a sport he has been involved in for years. He started his racing career when he was nine years old by racing bikes. Since his father was always involved in racing, Butch grew up surrounded by cars, trucks, and racetracks. When he turned sixteen, he began to participate in non-professional races. Last year he won three out of the four races that he was in. This year, he has won five out of eight races he participated in. However, Butch's racing career has not been all glory. Twice this year he had mechanical problems that forced him to drop out of the race. He also had one acci路 dent during a race. So what does Butch plan to do after he graduates? Like many people, he will be going to college. However, he would like to race next year with his dad and his brother, and would like someday to race in the LeMans race in Europe.

Following in his father's footsteps, Butch Leitzinger attempts to sell Mr. Farmer's car to students walking by.

Rusty Horner Wrestling, Weightlifting Allan Horrocks IRC, Model Legislature, Film Society, Scholastic Quiz Andrew Dean Hottensteln Choraliers Lori Ann Houtz Concert Band, Concert Choir, Choraliers, Marching Band, Little Lion, Chemistry Club

Scott Houtz Vo.Ag, Work Experience Stephanie R . Howell Cross Country, Track Job: Arby's James Y . Hu IRC,Modified School Day, Little Lion Christine Hughes Senior Senate, Outing Club, Softball, Powderpuff

Cynthia S. Hughes Senior Senate, Student Council, Outing Club, Ski C lub , Concert Band , Cheerleading, Dance Marathon, Anything Goes Job: Meyer's Dairy Dan Hultquist Varsity T ennis, IM Basketball, Job: Baskin-Robbins Thomas Joseph lmpellltterl Michael J. Inserra Varsity Tennis, IM Basketball, IM Volleyball

Christina Jackson Aimee Ellen Jarrett Varsity Volleyball, Student Council, Powderpuff Job: The Nittany Bonanza Joseph Jenkins Key C lub, Wrestling, Hockey Job: Tussey Mountain Inn Mary Jester Symphonic Band, Orchestra , Concert Band, Little Lion, Marching Band , Regional Orchestra

Todd John Julia Johnston Karyn H. Johnston Senior Senate, SADD, Dance Marathon Job: McDonald's, Blue Golf Course Matt Jones

Sharon Joyce Suzanne Marie Jury Concert Band, Marching Band, Majorette, Ski Club, Powderpuff Football , Senior Senate Matt an Kamon Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Concert Band, Senior Senate, Volleyball, Math Club, Chemistry Club Carrie Kauffman

Jim Kelly Varsity Volleyball, IM Soccer, IM Basketball, Ski Club, Dance Marathon, HRB Summer Science Program Job: Riverside D. Angela Kerrick Varsity Cheerleading, Student Council, Senior Senate, IM Volleyball Amy Irene Keslar Lynette Kidder Softball , Field Hockey

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Corinne A. Kindlln Girls' Golf, Student Council, Outing Club, Anything Goes Job: Student Book Store Hub Kirkpatrick, Jr. IM Soccer, IM Volleyball Job: Riverside Catherine Elizabeth Kissell Tennis, Senior Senate, Student Council Chris Klein Ski Club

Gloria L. Klein Volleyball, Paging Youth, Powderpuff Job: Long John Silver's Kittrlna Klinger Colin Geoffrey Knight [arching Band, Math Club, Model Legislature, MAO, Swimming Kelly Knowlton Senior Senate, Marching Band, ASTRA, Acclivity

Everyone has certain gifts and abilities but few put them to use as much as David Miller.

David's gift and David's life is music. In school during his senior year, David played the french horn in the Symphonic Band, the violin in the Orchestra, and sang in the Con路 cert Choir. After school he played the mello路 phone in Marching Band and the bass guitar in Stage Band. Though he has the Midas touch in all aspects of music, he excelled on the french horn, which is often considered one of the most difficult instruments. He played in the Penn State Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the Penn State Horn Ensemble, and the Altoona Symphony. He also used his singing talent in the State College Choral Society. Somehow he found time to take music lessons and to be involved in Thespi路 ans. David was not only musically inclined, but was academically strong as well. He was a National Merit semifinalist, and planned to major in music education. With his musical and academic tale nts,. David left a lasting mark on State High.

Well deserving of first chair french horn at the All-Easte rn Band Festival, Dave Mille r performs a concerto.

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Cynthia Rochelle Knox Ingrid M. Kopp Student Voice, Acclivity, Paging Youth, Concert Choir, Peer Listener Job: Fashion Flair Pat ricia Kay Kuhn Marching Band, Twentones, Choraliers Job: Arby's Gregory R. Kunes Baseball, Powderpuff

Gretchen Kurtz Cheerleaders, O uting Club, Senior Senate Job: The Victorian Manor Mary L. Kurzlnger Work Experience Job: Gee Bee Sonya Laubscher Work Experience Craig Lee

Judy Lee Matt Lee Boys' Golf Robert Leitzinger O uting Club Job: Race Car Mechanic and Drive r Michelle LeMalre

Ju/Jet te Danielle Leon Governor's School for the Arts, SADD, Student Council, Powderpuff Job: Gia-Gia Selena Lesko Robin E. Leslle Anything Goes, Dance Marathon J ob: K-Mart Lynn A. Leubuscher Track, French Club, Student Voice, Concert Choir

Joshua Levey Scholastic Quiz, Little Lion Job : J ordan Associates Brian T. Licastro Tennis, IM Basketball Franz Limoges Maureen Linehan Girls' Basketball, Track, Student Council, Senior Senate Job: Mister Donut

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Gretchen Lingenfelter Track, Chemistry C lub, Russian Club, Little Lion, Powderpuff," Anything Goes, Dance Marathon Job: U.S.N. (D.E.P .)

Catherine Long Silks Job: Nittany Lion Inn Chrissie Long Vo-Tech, Paging Youth, SADD, SAC Job: Long Construction, Inc. Andrew Loomis Soccer, Wrestling, Lacrosse

Mardi Ann Lowry Drum Major, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Powderpuff, Junior Miss, Pep Band, Track Job: The Tavern Restaurant Robert Lucas CWE Job: Security Aide Jeff Lutton Basketball, IM Volleyball Teri Lysak Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Soccer, Marching Band

As the end of our senior year approached, it often seemed as if we had not accomplished much in our high school years; but looking back, it was not hard to see the mark we left on our school and our community. In our sophomore year, we helped save Mount Nittany from developers. The food drive, held in December, collected e nough to brighten many p eople's holidays. Our annual Dance Marathons we re big fund-raisers, with the proceeds going to different disease foundations. We did well in school, as well.

Our class was the first to survive four years of powderpuff football without losing a game. We also ended our years at the high school with a flourish, by winning Alrr,ost Anything Goes. In the county Junior Miss pageant, three of the top four places went to our senior girls. Our track team had a fanstastic season, as well as our baske tball team . This was just a small portion of the many things our class accomplished in our time at State College High School.

Andy Hottenstein proves that he can manage all sorts of school work.

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John Machi Radio Station, Student Council Job: Kirk's Men's Wear, WMAJ/WXLR Radio Stations Rachel Mac hon C. Patrick Maggi AIASA (v. pres.), National AIASA Contest Winner Job: Warner Associates Lisa Deane Malinsky Paging Youth (co . ed.), Art (pres.), Varsity Girls' Golf

Caroline March Swimming, German-American Club, Thespians, Volleyball, Jazz Doug Marcum Job: Gheen's Store Peter Margittai Marching Band, Concert Band, J V Volleyball, Art Club Job: Wa ite r Dana L. Marsh Powderpuff, Anything Goes, S tudent Council, Senior Senate, Dance Mara thon

Bryan James Marshail Student Voice, Los Viajeros Joyce ÂŁ. Martin CWE Job: Witmer Construction John Martini Amy S. Mascolo Student Council, Senior Sena te, Junior Senate, Marching Band, Cheerleading, Powderpuff, Dance Marathon, Concert Choir, Outing Club, Anything Goes

Scott J. Maslowski Football, IM Volleyball, IM Basketball Job: Coffee Grinder Laura L. Matason Concert Band, Symphonic Band, PLC, Dance Marathon, Marching Band, Thespians Job; Riverside John. Matthews Marching Band Marcia Ann Maurer Concert Band, Marching Band, Girls' Basketball , ASTRA Job; Dairy Queen

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Despite his young age and the fact that he was still in school, Josh Gessler was already pursuing a career in politics.

Last year he helped successfully restart the Model Legislature Club. This year Josh became Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, and presided over the state Senate this year at the administrative convention in March. Not only did Josh find politics and sociology intriguing, he also enjoyed history and the arts. This was represented by the various ways he spent his time.

Josh worked on an internship at the Penn State Art Museum and studied Art History under Mr. Placky and Mr. Read. He wrote for the Altered State and was a National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist.

After graduation, Josh planned on taking a year off to travel and pursue his career. He said, "It is not destructive competition which makes mankind strong, but rather the greatness which he can accomplish by working with one another and combining his individual strengths."

Not a man to be messed with, Josh Gessler, Model Legislature's Lt. Governor, poses for his constituents.

Mark McCormick Patrick McDonnell Tana N. McGhee Powderpuff, Anything Goes, Dance Marathon Job: Brooks John D. McKeehen vimming, IM Basketball, Im Lacrosse IM Volleyball, Student Council

Jeff McMurtrle Vo-Tech Maura McMurtry Student Council (sec.)

Job: McDonald's Kelly McQueary Silks, 4 -H (pres.), Dance Marathon, Anything Goes, Powderpuff, FFA, Centre County Dairy Princess (alternate) Tammy McTavlsh FFA , Miss Dairy Princess

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Kristin Lynn Mecks t roth Debate Tea m, Powderpuff, IM Volleyball, SAC, IRC, ASTRA (v. pres.), Model Legislature (sec.), Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Orchestra Lisa Melchlorls French Club, Knowledge Masters Job: . Happiness Is Kurt Merrill IM Volleyball, IM Basketball, Soccer, Track Kelly Meyer Majorette, Senior Senate, Little Lion, Anything Goes, ASTRA, Choraliers C hoir

Kare n Mey ers Thespians, Modified School Day J ob: Mr. Donut John Micke y Football, Boxing, Basketball, Powderpuff Job: Hoss's Steak and Sea House Amy Middleswort h Student Council, Dance Marathon Job: Arby's Krista Middleton Girls' Goll ,. Job: Hoss's ,teak and Sea House

Bryan Edward Miller Marching Band, Thespians, T wentones David Miller Lori Ann Miller Powderpuff Jennifer Mii/iron

Julie MJlls Football (mgr.), Student Welcoming Committee J ob: Foxmoor Jessica Minard Ski Club, PAC J ob: Long J ohn Silver's Gall Elaine Mlynarskl Volleyball (mgr.)

Job: Elby's Ellen Moore French Club, Little Lion, Outing C lub Job: Penn Whelan

Jeffrey S. Moore Powderpuff Job: Kinney Shoes P aul Moore D e nny Moriarty Baseball S t e v e Morris

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D. Austin Morrow Track Mark Mortensen Swimming, Modified School Day Job: Science Park Pool Erin E. Moyes Office Aide Job: Tussey Mountain Inn -Tenny Muck

Robert Mulauski Football, Volleyball, Powderpuff Job: Weis Markets Brenna Diane Mulligan Senior Senate, Choraliers, Anything Goes, Dance Marathon Carla Myers Ken Myers

Michele Myers Marching Band, ASTRA, Dance Marathon Scott Nadzom Baseball, Powderpuff Job: Penn State Bookstore Julie Naginey Swimming, Student Forum, Powderpuff Job: The Athletic Club Elaine Kirsten Naugle Marching Band, Russian Club, SAC, Little Lion, Symphonic Band, Orchestra Job: PSU Creamery

Karrie Nelson Lisa Nelson Stephanie Jo Nelson Softball, Track, Powderpuff, Dance Marathon Job: Long John Silver's Oak D. Norton Ill Math Club, Computer War Games Club, Stude nt Council Job: Penn State Electrical Engineering Department

Jennifer Irene Nuss FFA, Work Experience, Auto Club, Powderpuff, Dance Marathon Job: Sears Louis Nyiri IM Lacrosse Kirsten Olson Powderpuff, Se nior Senate, Dance Marathon Job: McLanahan's Brad Ottinger

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Tracy Williams liked to do things that were different and felt that a girl could do anything a guy could. These were two of the reasons that she got in vo lved in bodybuilding.

Tracy first began lifting weights with the track team in seventh grade. Since she had always liked the " look" of female body builders, she decided to seriously pursue the hobby of weight lifting. With the help of Fitness Unlimited, she learned the proper way of lifting weights and controlling her diet for contests. "Training for a contest takes a lot of self sacrifices. You have to lift every day; your diet consists of proteins and complex carbohydrates." Two days before a contest a competitor is dehydrated for better muscle definition. Although one can make a living off of body building, Tracy did not want to spend the rest of her life training for contests.

Ev~n though Tracy wanted to continue with body building as a hobby, she had more serious pursuits to follow.

After winning third place at the Lion Country Classic Bodybuilding Championship, Tracy Williams poses for the crowd.

Meghan S. Padden Tennis, Senior Senate, Powderpuff Marlo Palazzar/ Lori Park Outing Club, Dance Marathon Job: Dairy Queen David Parmele Powderpuff, Dance Marathon

Cammie Pasko Dave Patrick Timothy N. Pavlechko Football, Wrestling, Baseball Brian Todd Payne O uting Club

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Joseph C. Pepe Art Club, Little Lion, Student Voice, Altered State Brenda Peters Job: Kentucky Fried Chicken EmJ/y Peters Michael D . Phll/Jps AYF Job: Riverside

Randy PhlJ/lps IM Lacrosse Job: Wendy's Scott M. Pickering Tennis Alda M. Pistone Powderpuff, Senior Senate, Dance Marathon John L. Polo Little Lion, Concert Choir Job: Bubba's Breakaway and The Camera Shop

David P. Pontius Games Club Job: Nittany Lion Inn Daniel Poole Thespians, SAC, Math Club, Concert Choir Job: HRB Summer Science Intern Melissa Ann Pressler Marching Band, Little Lion, National Merit Semifinalist, Concert Choir, Thespians She lly Lynn Prisk FBLA

Chris Prybyla Diving, Lacrosse Job: McCoy Natatorium Vijay Ramachandran Student Council , Powderpuff, Dance Marathon Job: PSU Don Randolph IM Lacrosse, IM Basketball Job: Champion Minature Golf David Raupach Marching Band, Little Lion, Chemistry Club

Clark Rawlins Lacrosse, Computer Club, Games Club Job: Assistant Carpenter Todd Raymond Varsity Soccer Patty Rearick FBLA Raymond Regan Football, Track, IM Basketball, Powderpuff Job: McDonald's

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Tammy Resnick Edward W. Reutzel IM Basketball , IM Volleyball

Ev/ Richards Basketball, Powderpuff, IM Volleyball Job: O xford Shop and Under the Covers

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Robert Rimer Jiii Rlmmey Modified School Day Pamela Kay Roberts Anything Goes, C ooperative Work Experience, Dance Marathon ,. Job: P.S.U. Creamery

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Fabiana Garrido was an exchange student from Brazil. She was here from February of her junior year until January of her senior year. Fabiana said she liked the United States with the exception of peanut butter and heavy metal music. Things that she liked were volleyball, handball, and ice-skating.

She also enjoyed the snow. Fabiana lived with host parents, Lee and Jeff Martin and spent the summer with two hundred other exchange students from this area.

Fabiana said, " I miss Brazil very much even though I like State College." In school in Brazil the students must wear uniforms.

Their school day lasts from 7:50-1:00 with two days devoted to lab work. To graduate, all students must pass a comprehensive exam.

Fabiana's favorite holiday in Brazil is the four day festival held in February. " It is a traditional vacation for everyone.

Even though she had been away from her family for eight months, Fabiana enjoyed her stay in State College very much.

" Home awa y from home " is the way Fabiana Garrido describes her impression of State College High School.

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Chris Rodgers Steve Rojlk IM Basketball Paul Rosen Altered State Aaron Rosenberg

Robert Royer Laura Rusnak Varsity Volleyball Jiii Louise Rutherford Golf, Spanish Club, Art Club, Powderpuff, Dance ' Marathon, Almost Anything Goes Job: Nittany Gymnastics Stephen C. Sabol Golf, Tennis, Basketball

Even though the Junior Miss pageant is long over, the sparkle and excitement are still fresh in the minds of the contestants and all who participated. State High's contestants swept the pageant. The winner was Mardi Lowry from State College, who also won her talent division. First runner-up, also from our school, was Donna Baker, who was first in her talent division with an awe inspiring magic show, as well as winning Spirit of Junior Miss and selling the most tickets.

Second runner-up was PhilipsburgOsceola' s Melinda Sudik and the third runne r-up was our own Kelly Knowlton, who won the Scholastics division.

The event started in April of 1986 when the girls sent in their letters showing an interest in participation. Overall, the girls agreed that their time was well spent and will always cherish the memories of Junior Miss.

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Eric Schimmel Football, Baseball, Anything Goes Timothy F. Schmalz Thespians, !RC, Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, Marching Band, Twentones, Lacrosse Job: Riverside and PSU James Scourtls Football, Baseball, Powderpuff Dana Sendzlk Vo-Tech

SherryLynn Shaw Cooperative Work Experience Job: Fashion Shoe O utlet Brian Shields Football, Basketball Job: T he Bakery Curtis Shiffer J ob: Ponderosa Tonya Shockowltz Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Math Club, Modified School Day J ob: Nittany Lion Inn

James Shore Bryan J. Shuey Job: Pennsylvania Army National Guard Christi Slbul Thespians Lori Slagle Football (mgr.), Powderpuff, Anything Goes, Dance Marathon Job: Weis Markets

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Traci Slagle Senior Senate, Student Council, Powderpuff Mark Smiles Stacy Smith FBLA, Dance Marathon John Smoyer Vo-Tech (pres.)

Job: Bierly's Meat Market

Chris Snare Thomas Songer Varsity Wrestling, Student Council, IM Lacrosse Job: Ashcraft, Inc. Valerie K. Soyster Varsity Cheerleading (capt.), Powderpuff, Almost Anything Goes, Job: Hoss's Steak and Sea House Jacque Spangler Big Sister Program, Young Life

Tim Spicer Mike Sproul Job: McDonald's Joyce Stamm Leigh N. Stevens

John C. Stokes Almost Anything Goes, Little Lion, Track, Dance Marathon, Radio Station, Film Society Kay J. Stokes Track Jeff Stone IM Lacrosse, Outing Club Job: Riverside Ken Stover Vo-Tech, Auto Club Job: Riverside

Tammy Stroscheln Marching Band, Powderpuff Football Job: McDonald' s Scott Strouse D enee Sudano Conce rt Choir, Concert Band , Student Council, Varsity Volleyball, Almost Anything Goes Job: TCBY Amy Re nee Swange r Cooperative Work Experience Job: Ziff's

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Several State College seniors held interesting internships this year. Most of these students see their positions as preparation for their future careers. Interests in politics, journalism, music and science were at the root of intern positions.

T.J. Wentz was working with a professor of biophysics at Penn State. He was researching D.N.A. and it's properties. Other students interested in science, Dan Poole, Matt Kamon, Jim Kelly, and Pawan Patil, worked in the H.R.B. Singer seminar program.

Melissa Pressler also found an interesting internship. She worked in Representative Lynn B. Herman's office. Melissa hoped her job would open doors into politics for her after college.

Lisa Cutler was working at Town and Gown as an intern with the editor. She pr~'ofread, and wrote articles for the magazine.

These students hoped that their internships would lead to careers.

As part of her internship at the library, Jodi John has to deal with noisy students, poor questions, and organizing magazines.

Karen L. Swarm Vo-Tech, Peer Counseling, Paging Youth Job: Home Delivery Pizza

Mark Taylor Amy J. Templeton Gymnastics, Powderpuff, Dance Marathon Job: Hess's Steak and Sea House

Danny Tershak Track, Film Society, Scholastic Quiz

Allison Thompson Almost Anything Goes, Outing Club, Swim Team, Powderpuff, Dance Marathon

Mark Thompson Varsity Golf, IM Bowling, Almost Anything Goes Job: Weis Markets

Jessica Thornton Kristin Tressler Gymnastics, Diving, Russian Club J ob: Brass, Etc.

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Jenna Troup Football (mgr.)

Joe M. Tshiteya Basketball Job: Burger King Karin Tucker Powderpuff, Volleyball, Almost Anything Goes, Dance Marathon Margo R. Tuley Choraliers, Dance Marathon Job: McDonald's

Michael J. Tyworth Varsity Volleyball (capt.), Keystone State Games Job: McDonald' s Brent P. Vose IM Volleyball Keith Wagner Joseph Wakeley Ill Swim Team (trainer)

Donna Jean Walker Football (mgr.), Dance Marathon, COE Job: Riverside Mike Wallace Ski Club Russ Wallander Vo-Tech Job: Riverside Merrie Wambold

Rebecca Warme Fine Arts Club, French Club Job: Interactive Micronare, Inc. Deirdre M. Warner Student Voice (editor), Acclivity, Student Council, Track, French Club, Girls' Soccer, Powderpuff, Dance Marathon Michael Washington Varsity Basketball, IM Volleyball Da11ld Wasson Student Council, Varsity Soccer, Dance Marathon, IM Basketball, Powderpuff Cheerleader Job: Stude nt Store Manager

Todd 8. Way IM Volleyball, IM Basketball, Outing Club, Ski Club Dwayne Wea11er Vo-Tech Job: Holiday Inn Lori Wea11er FBLA (sec.), Office Aide, ASTRA, Dance Marathon Michelle Wea11er

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Paul H. Weinreb Marching Band, Math Club, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Orchest ra, Mu Alpha Theta Debbie Wells Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Marching Band, Math Club, Knowledge Masters Job: PSU Learning Center Theodore E. Wentz, Jr. Varsity Basketball, Varsity Golf, IM Lacrosse E/Jzabeth Christine Wenzke Little Lion, PLC, SADD, NSWC Job: Dance Apprentice (CPDW)

Michelle A. White SADD, Student Council, Thespians, Art Club, Dance Marathon, Powderpuff Job: Hoss's Steak and Sea House Richard Whitmore Tina Wlan Dance Marathon , Almost Anything Goes Job: Roberts Insurance Agency Alex Wiley Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball , Track

"It was great. I always had a ride to practice," said Tim Pavlechko, one of the few students who had a parent teaching in the school. Tim pointed out the positive and negative aspects about having his dad as not only a coach, but also as a source of help.

Among the negative aspects of having his dad in the same building was that the school had big ears. " Whenever I do something wrong, my dad is always the first to hear about it."

The advantages of being the football coach's son were obvious, but the expectations were not easy to achieve. Tim always had a ride to practice which was nice since practices were almost every day after school. Besides the obvious though, Tim reflected that "I knew how the school system worked, and I could get help in subjects if I needed to."

Despite any rough times or flack he might have taken, Tim Pavlechko enjoyed and learned much from the experience of having his father as a coach.

Student and athlete, Tim Pavlechko, flashes an evil smile before returning to Mrs. York's e ight page English test.

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Ice skating, for many of us, is just a way to relax and have a little bit of fun; however, this was not true for Claudia Frustaci. Of the four years that she had spent in the U.S., three years have been dedicated to figure skating. This past winter, she skated at Lake Placid, New York, and received a gold medal in compulsory figures, and interpretive freestyle. Claudia had spent two months every summer since 1985 skating nd training with the Hungarian Olympic team. Claudia will be part of the Hungarian team at the World's Figure Skating Championships in 1988 at Budapest, Hungary.

When asked what she disliked most about skating, Claudia replied, "The worst thing is getting injured, but there's also the expense, and the times when you don't do well." Her day began by getting up at 4:15 a.m., then off to practice from 5:30 until 7:45. One of the many benefits of skating is "it gives you a chance to get away from home and let your problems run free ." Good luck, Claudia!

Proudly displaying her medal, Claudia Frustacl skates to a finish at a recent competition.

David Willey Computer Strategies, IM Soccer Lori A. Wllllam11 Student Council, Concert Choir, Twentones, Silks (capt.), Senior Senate, District Chorus Job: McDonald's Tracy Williamâ&#x20AC;˘ Track, Powderpuff Football, Student Council, Dance Marathon, Ski Club, Little Lion, Senior Senate Wendy Wlll11on PLC, IM Volleyball, Job: Pancake Cottage, Center Community Hospital, Pleasant Gap Rehab Center

Michelle WJl11on Marching Band Job: Elby's Restaurant Su11an Wilson Marina Winsor Mike Witting IM Lacrosse, Ski Club, IM Volleyball Job: Nittany Lion Inn

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John "J.J." Wolle Varsity Football, IM Volleyball, Track, IM Basketball

Alby A. Woodruff Job: Original Italian Pizza

Wendy S. Woodruff FBLA Job: McDonald's

Tim Worman

Paul Wright Savonn Wyland Powderpuff, Varsity Softball Job: Elks Country Club

Richard Wysk Craig Yarrlsh

Elizabeth A. Yoder Senior Senate, Paging Youth, Little Lion, Dance Marathon, Powderpuff Football Job: Cinema 5, Roy Rogers

Phil Yoder Sarah W. Young Senior Senat e, Almost Anything Goes Job: Yogurt Express

Troy Youngllelsh Varsity Soccer

Melissa Lynn Zug Varsity Volleyball

Danie/le Cattell Todd Fuller Robert Layng

Patricia Oakes New Student Welcoming Committee, Powderpuff

Pawan Ganapat/ Patil SAC, Chemistry Club, IRC, Debate Club, Little Lion J ob: HRB Singer, Inc.

Erin Stephenson Outing C lub, Photo Club, SADD, Job: Penn Whelan

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Some people take nature for granted by littering and destroying it, but not me. I appreciate what God has created.

,!though Brian has left us tragically, 'he memories, his smile and his friendships will never fade.

Ve will always remember him.

Ve are sure he will never forget us, 1e ones who loved him. 路 The Class of '87

lrian is such a strong person. He even kept my head on straight ometimes. I will never forget the way he always made me laugh. just have to love him so much.

-Teri Breon

lrian was more than anyone could ask for in a friend. I especially eme mber the time we dug 800 worms for fishing and kept them 1 his cellar. Whever we would dig them, Brian always said that 1e would have to put the biggest one back so that there would be 1ore for the next time. He would also always put the trout back arefully so not to hurt them.

-Greg Herman

lrian was my rock to lean on; he was my friend to laugh with; he 1as by best buddy to fish with; he may not be with me now but his 1emories can never be taken away.

-Brian Payne

le was respectable, he was honest, and he was very determined ) achieve his goals. I will miss his winning attitude that helped me 1rough some hard times.

-Jeff Bowman

,rian was special. His smile and willingness to enjoy life will be 1issed. We will continue to enjoy our fond and cherished memoie s of him. One of his teammate's expressed all of our thoughts: It will not be the same without Brian."

- Len Rockey

)ur friend is gone this senior year, but his memory will last through all your years. , special place in our hearts we clear, to place the memories etched and savored so dear. 'hat wake up call I'll never hear, I know we'll miss him that I fear. ,ut all of you have pulled so near, through this tragic death we've all shed so many tears .. . or everyone who knew him so well, his spirit now rests in heaven not hell.

-Galen McWilliams

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Our childhood years held special memories for everyone. Some were from school, some from family and no doubt many involved playing with friends at a certain park or playground. The neighborhood park was the place where we flocked to run and jump during the first days of spring, to swing and slide during the hot days of summer, to p lay in the bright, fallen leaves on crisp fall afternoons and to have snowball fights on cold, clear winter weekends.

The parks became a place for all of the neighborhood kids to converge away from the watchful eyes of our mothers. Jungle gyms became boats that carried us to exotic lands; the trees became secret forts to be defended against marauding invaders; and the open grass became a battlefield on which championships were decided.

For some people, that special p lace wh~re thay let off steam and energy, was not a specific park. Perhaps the place that occupied'our free time was a clearing behind our garage or a treehouse in our backyard.

No matter where it was, everyone had a special hangout, a p lace that we spent our freetime, met our friends, and lived out our childhood dreams.

Jogging, sle dding, and swinging are diffe re nt modes of e xe rcising at a North Atherton end pa rk.

A fre que nt evening hangout, Smit hfield Park attracted the local gang.

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Some of our elementary schools were in the borough of State College and part of our neighborhood; something we saw everyday, whether it was a school day, a weekend or in the summer. We often walked and enjoyed the rain and snow as we splashed and played "king of the mountain." Our lunch boxes al ways displayed the latest cartoon characte r, T.V. character or rock star. Everything seemed to be la rger then; we didn't really recognize the town and all of its benefits.

Penn State was another world where our parents worked or our sisters and brothers went to school. Our elementary schools became "home for the day," and we looked forward to seeing our friends that we grew up with.

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Le mont Ele me nta ry School, the only s tone school building, resides at the top of a hill.

S pe aking of a time not so long ago, the Inte rmediate High School re minds us of bus waiting.

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We looked at the small size, the swings, the sliding boards, and laughed, but they were all a part of our lives.

When looking back on our school years, the memorable and unforgetable times, we mentioned various places, one of which was our elementary school. We spent so much time in this building and it was not until the end of our senior year when we realized just exactly how special it was. We smiled thinking of all of the games of four square, kickball, hopscotch, capture the flag and tag we played and our teachers who inspired us to learn more. We took for granted those things that we missed the most. At the schools of long ago and the experiences we had there, take A Closer Look.

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The library is a good place for Lynette Kidder and Ted Hornbein to study for their upcoming mid-term exams.

By taking a closer look around the quiet corners of our school, shady characters such as Pat Farr ell and Jill Bates can be found .

Bill Appleton Betty Dolan Matthew Everhart DrJan Glyde Andrew Hadden

Michelle Krumrine Kris Phillips John Puchalla Jo Quick Gayle Ritche y

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Shanna Adams Sara Ahmad Gillian Albinski Andrew Allan Becky Anderson Tim Arnold

Molly Aronson Jess Askey David Askov Kristin Ayers Mindy Babione Adam Ballenger

Andrea Banales Kevin Barger Tracy Barger Liz Barnes Edward Barone Vanessa Baronner

Lisa Bartram Jon Bartsch John Bausch Shannon Beaver Garrett Beck David Becker

Sarah Becker Lynn Beebe Lori Beede Seth Behner Cristian Bell Jason Benshoof

Dan Bicehouse Bill Bishop Andy Bode David Bogus Shannon Bohn Kris Boose

Ramon Borges Dianna Boswell John Bove Chris Brannen Ewan Brawley

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September, that tumultuous month. School began again, and we experienced those crisp mornings waiting for a bus or walking to school. With the beginning of our junior year, we entered a new building and climbed another rung on the Great Maturity Ladder.

We had finally made it to the big leagues. No more confusion of trying to explain exactly what an Intermediate High School was. This was it; the year the colleges would scrutinize our performances and possibly decide our lives. We vowed to study, and to take school more seriously. After all, we had to face the formidable PSAT's and SAT's, and the predicted heavy onslaught of homework. Then, we had anxieties about the social aspects of school. Would we fit in? Were the seniors out to "get" us? Would we have a date for the Junior Prom in the spring? Could anyone die from acne? Would we last the 180 days until June? With some trepidation, we braced ourselves and entered the marathon. The prize: becoming a senior in June.

Beth Rishel, Becky Lure, and Kathy Hall know that they must get rid of Intermediate High School habits In order to flt in this school.

Nicole Bressler Kim Broberg Mary Bronzini Scott Brown Mark Brownley Candy Bryan

Jennifer Brytczuk Wayne Bucek Marilyn Burk Christy Burns Jennifer Buyan Norman Byrne

Kathryn Cahir Matt Callenberger Kenzie Cameron

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Bill Carey Matt Carlin Serene Carlson Denice Carney Sean Carson Cathy Cartwright

Laura Chaplin Kelly Christ Kiwhan Chung Carrie Cingle Carrie Clark Jeff Clark

Laurie Clarke Lee Ann Clouser Dan Cohn Craig Collison Sharon Collitt John Conklin

Clark Coombs Kristi Cooper Doug Corl David Corman Mark Cousins Tim Cowfer

Adam Cramer Tim Crawford Kurt Cuffey Jennifer Culp Laura Cummings Dennis Cushing

Jennifer Dabney Abigail Danahy Sharon Dandrea Ann Daniels Jesse Darlington Rod Daron

Steve Daubert Michelle David Robert Davis

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Mary Beth Day Jenifer Decker Melanie Dehass Mark Deihl Merris Delver!

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Lee Ann DeShong Sheri DeShong Richard DesMarais Joe DeWalle Noelle Diffenderfer Russ DIMarcello

Jacqueline Dionisio Jason Dix Wendy Dix Patrick Dolan Amy Dolsen Susan Donohue

Nickola Doroschenko Maria Downing Gary Dreibelbis Scott Dreibelbeis Michelle Dunkle David Dwyer

Pete Eberhart Lori Ebert Nichole Eckenroth Andrew Eckhardt Amy Eckhardt Jon Eckhardt

Eric Edwards Germaine Ehlinger Penny Emel Ken Eriksen Paula Ermol Kathy Etters

Colleen Ewing Cora Ezzell Diane Fein Wu-Chang Feng Ashlee Fenno Melissa Ferguson

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Slowly coming out of her daydream, Bobbi Weaver wonders about all of the empty desks in the room.

The mid-year blues hit Beth Neal and Laurie Morrow as they realize that school is only half over.

Ignoring the solution bubbling over the beaker, John Bartsch stares down a passe rby.

Kurt Fernsler Pamela Filer Todd Filer Rachel Filippelli Shawn Fleck Marsha Fleeger

Edward Fleischer Gregory Ford Michael Fosmire Brian Foste r Richard Frank Susan Frank

Kyle Frantz Michelle Frey Me gan Gae rtner Megan Gaffney Christina Gale Sara Gamm

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Sean Garthwaite Linda Gedon Amy Gervinski Nichol Geszvain Rupa Ghosh James Gibboney

Ellen Giddings Ronald Gilligan lain Gold Kirsten Gorell Todd Greene Steve Greene

Toby Grove Scott Gummo Stephanie Gush Jennifer Haag Hejin Hahn Theresa Hahn

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Have you ever watched an Air Force commercial and wanted to soar the way those pilots did?

One junior took his fate into his own hands and learned how to fly. Chris Hollis looked into lessons and started last fall. He had been flying with an instructor for over a year now, and hoped to get his pilot's license by his se venteenth birthday. To him, this new-found hobby was relaxing and fun.

The most challenging part was pulling his plane from the sky, and putting it safely on the ground.

Chris felt that each flight gave him an opportunity to practice landing as softly as possible. He also liked trying difficult mid-air maneuvers in his trusty Cessna 152. He recalled only one moment of apprehension in his many flight hours. During an approach to the runway, he brought the plane down to about 20 feet. Suddenly, he was blown off sideways and had to struggle the plane back to center. This one moment had not affected his love of flying, though. Chris was undecided on whether to fly commercially for a job, or to stick to acrobatics as a hobby, but he did know that flying would definitely be part of his life somehow. With such soaring ambitions, this junior merits A Closer

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Chris Hollis shows his grandfather the exterior of the airplane while having the plane refue led.

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Brenda Haines Brian Hall Christopher Harner Sarah Harpending Jesse Hartman John Hartman

Sherry Hartman Lori Hatheway Jay Hauser Amy Jo Hawbaker Jody Hay Scott Hazlett

Jeffrey Heim Michael Hemman Karen Henry Terry Hesser Matt Hettche Becky Hettmansperger

Robert Hibbert Beau Hill Kimberly Hill Randy Hipp J ustine Hogan Todd Holcomb

Zach Holl Chris Hollis Donald Holly Ron Houck Lara Houlihan Lisle Howard

Lisa Hughes Tricia Hughey Stephanie Hulina Kevin Hussey Stacy Hyman Barbara Imle r

Minako lwama Valerie Jarrett Jeff Jeffries Michael Jenkins J udy Jochen April Johnson

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Millie Johnson Larry Johnsonbaugh Glenn Johnston Jennifer Jones John Joseph Marc Jourdain

Harold Jurs Sang Yong Kang Holly Keller Kenny Kempton Robert Kenney Doug Kepler

Erich Kessinger Dan Kibler Dave Kiely Courtney Killian Andy King Melissa King

T erry King Michael Kitchener Georgia Klein David Klindienst D.J. Kline Michele Klinger

Ronald Knepp Jason Knievel Andrew Knipe Marc Koble Jeffrey Kocher Karin Kogelmann

Kristina Koltay Jennifer Kreider Matthew Kretchmar Timothy Kulka Heidi Kullmann Christopher Kurtz

Jill Kutch Kevin Labosky Benjamin Ladrido David Lambiase Melissa LaMorte Elizabeth Larson

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Valerie Leathers Desiree Leggett Lee Anne Leonard Sharon Lester Qing Li Sheri Lippincott

Edward Liszka Linda Lochbaum Lesley Long Farbi Lotei Jennifer Lotsey Robert Lougy

Virginia Lovell Greg Loviscky Chad Lucas Mark Luckie Rebecca Lure Alex Lush!

Kris Boose finishes the last chapter of an assigned six hundred page novel while Ed Barone journey is just beginning.

So that's how they do It out west~ Utah native Dennis Cushing practices his French.

Cooler than an Ice cube , Zack Hall looks ready for action downtown.

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Karen Lutchmansingh Jill Lynch Joel Lynch Mark Maddox Tim Maggi Todd Maggi

Larry Maginnis Cindy Malcom Tonya Mallery Kris Malone-Beach Brenda Marion Sierra Mark

Shelly Marshall Steve Marshall Madeline Martin Nicole Martin Randy Mast Pam Matten

Paige Willey was a perky junior who had been on the varsity tennis team since she was a freshman, and was part of the state champion varsity softball team last year. She was also a twin. Having a sister so close to her own age was unique and very special. Beside the close comraderie she shared with Kirsten, she could easily find a tennis partner for practicing. Occasionally, people might have had difficulty seeing the differences between the sisters.

Paige relished in competition and was a formidable force on the field or the court. In addition to tennis and softball, she enjoyed playing field hockey, racquetball, squash, and volleyball. She also loved peanut butter-andjelly sandwiches, especially if it was crunchy peanut butter.

Ironically, for someone ranked #2 in the district, Paige did not plan on playing collegiate tennis unless she received a scholarship. Instead, she was considering either the University of Penn or Penn State, with a major in architecture, law, or business management. With her "go get 'em" attitude, Paige Willey is bound for success.

It la rare to see albllnga greeting each other In the hallways, but Paige Willey makes it a point to talk lo her sister between classes.

r John Maylie Brian McBride Erin McCay Russell McChesney Scott McCormick Wendy McCullough

Sean McDonnell Ann McGarvey Brian Mclaughlin Scott McMurtrie Kevin Mellott Stefanie Merkle

Kare n Merriman Anne Mesavage Steve Messier John Miles Brad Mille r Kris Miller

Kirsten Willey was a friendly junior who excelled in academics as well as sports. She was also a membe r of the varsity te nnis and softball teams. In Kirsten's mind, Paige was the better athlete. Critical of her own performance, she stated, " I have not gotte n to be as good as I want to be." She had been on the te nnis team since her freshman year, and had worked harder to improve. The results showed. In 1986, she and he r sister placed second in the district doubles. They went on to the state tournament in 1987, survived the first round, but lost in the second. Athletics, though, were not as important to her as the y were to Paige. Kirsten was known as a good listener. Since she was not as inte nse an athlete, she valued her friends more than sports. She also detested anything made with peanut butter. Kirste n was unsure about playing tennis in college, and was more interested in going to a good law school. Her quiet nature makes Kirsten Willey a good friend to lean on.

After a double take, Kirsten Willey realizes that she is not looking into a mirror.

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nunchy memories

Cafeteria food. The words inspired horror to even the bravest of hearts. It was a fact school life that inspired many question1le memories. Who could think of school ithout remembering that certain cafeteria ~ell? Yet, daily, hungry people clutching eir stomaches leaned against the tiles, like police line-up, and waited for their rations. was ironic. Those same people usually 11tched their stomaches again after they td eaten their lunches. Now we all knew at there was absolutely nothing wrong with 1feteria food; the kitchen staff saw to that. owever, griping about the food gave us 1mething to argue about, a way to comain about the school, and take the pressure f of us. The lunch period was ours, and us alone. It was our chance to relax, and it something to eat, before we had to jump tck into the role of a student.

When mentioning the cafeteria food , Jill Kutch s till prefers her sandwich in a baggie, although fr ies make a close second .

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Michael Miller Paula Miller T erry Miller Vickie Minarchick Matt Mindrup Steve Mitchell

Kim Morgan Darren Moriarty Laurie Morrow Paul Mortimore Matt Moyer Steve Moyer

Tanja MuellerNuytten Mike Mutmansky Angela Myers Kevin Myers Tamara Myers Pam Nauda

Beth Neal Frederick Neff Bonnie Nelson Bradley Nelson Rosemary Newnham Pei-Wen Novak

Joseph O'Connell Michael O'Dell Manna Ohmoto Rich Olsen Gretchen Onkotz Jane Ord

Kelly Orndorf Melissa Owens Randy O wens Stefanie Owens Steven Owens Erin Padden

Evelyne Parizek Dave Passmore Martin Pennabaker Nicole Persic Brian Petro Andy Pfaff

Doug Phillips Barbara Pinkerton Liisa Piper Vita Pistone Beth Podol Bobby Porter

Steve Pozniak Matthew Praskovich Jared Prebish Kathy Pressler Nicole Pressle r Michael Preston

Joseph Prewitt Tabitha Prisk Katie Queeney Ben Rader David Rainelli Barbara Rawlins

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Pebbles Rearick David Reed Shawn Reese Karen Reeve Carl Reynolds Jennifer Richardson

Kelli Rider Tim Ripka Beth Rishel Greg Ritter Diana Roeshot Mike Rose

Stanley Roseberry Brad Ross Diane Rossman Greg Roth Anne Rottmann Stephanie Rozyskie

Christy Rubano Dan Rudy Erin Ruse Robert Ryan Saadla Saeed Mara Salamon

Drew Sanders Clare Saperstein Wendy Satterlee Katharine Sauerman Brian Sawyer Connie Schell

Gwyn Schobert Jennifer Schroeder Brad Schutjer Jennifer Scott Kim Shafer Kelly Shaffer

Zahra Sharifihosseini Diane Shaw John Shenk Laura Sherman Sabrina Sherow Micki Shirey

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Sharon Lester, Kelli Spicer, and Melissa La Morte show their peaceful natures at a

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According to Mark Luckie, school is a joke, but we know he's just kidding. Right, Mark?

Jennifer Sills Tina Smeal Kelly Smeltz Nancy Smilowitz Bill Smith Mark Smith

Stephanie Smith Kevin Smoyer John Snell Sally S pear Kelli Spicer Lynn Stabile

Christian Staples Terri Jo Stauffer Tod Stenger Jessica Stern Michele Stevens Tara Stevenson

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Audra Stewart Kristin Stewart Salem Stewart Sean Stickler Cynthia Stine Colleen Stone

Stephen Straw Darin Strouse Tomoaki Sudo Adrian Sullivan Stacy Swanger Shawn Swanson

Ted Swanson Anna Sweeney Gregory Symons Laura Tanabe Christopher Tancibok Husam Tarawneh

Jacki Thomas Kelly Tomco Bonnie Townsend Jason Trask Felicia Trice Jason Turchetta

Nellie Ulmanic Suzanne Ullman John Upcraft 'James VanHorn Jeffrey Varcoe Reid Venett

Tara Verity Jennifer Villafranca Kris Vogelsang Peter Voth Dylan Wadlington Robert Wallander

Keirsten Walsh Pamela Walter Paul Ware Richard Warnaka Diane Watson Bobbi Weaver

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Thomas Weaver Tammy Weber Heather Webster Gerald Wheeland Kate Whitmore Matt Wienken

Gretchen Willenbrock Kirsten Willey Paige Willey Kari Williams Robin Williams Scott Williams

Erica Wilson Jodi Wilson Lori Wilson Kelly Winkelman Marcie Wiser Barbara Witherite

Kurt Witme r David Woytowich J oe Wray Dirk Wyckoff Seth Yecina Kristen Young Rosalie Young Susan Young

seniors at last!

l\nna Sweeney may not be a bridge over t.oubled water, but she is holding She rri 1 PPlncott, Kyle Frantz, and Lynn Beebe together.

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June, that glorious month! We had made it! The finals were over, and the seniors had graduated at Rec. Hall. It was with mixed emotions that we watched the seniors pass into the Real World.

There was a bittersweet blend of laughter and tears; we were happy to have made it this far, and sad that we would miss our graduated friends.

However , we were in the last leg of the race, and the finish line was in sight. Another summer vacation lay at our feet, and we had time to relax and remember. Somehow, the past year wasn't as bad as we had thought. The memories of "oval-itis" eyes from darkening the appropriate SAT ovals had faded, and our mailboxes had filled with the advertisements from different universities. Seniors had accepted us and occasionally even dated some of us. The prom would be one of our best memories, as we danced the night away. Best of all, the acne had finally healed! We could now call ourselves seniors, and enjoy all the privileges that went along with the title. As we had triumphed this year, we would take this spirit with us into our final year at State College.

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SCHOOL BOARD- Front Row: Dr. George McMurtry (president), Mrs. Carolyn Stebbins, Mrs. Kay Rossi.

Back Row: Mr. Richard 3unnell, Mr. William Moyer, Mr. Charles Rider II, Dr. Seldon Whitaker (superintendent), Mr. Duane Doty.

Mr. Lewis Rodrick

Mr. Ron Pifer

Mrs. Joyce Harvey

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majority vote commences expansion

- ., The addition of a gym, locker facilities , indoor track, and pool will take away State High's hill.

By 1990, this corner of the school could potentially be an indoor swimming pool.

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In the beginning of November, the school board, after two years of discussion and investigation, approved a $5.75 million expansion project for the senior high which included a new guidance center, expanded locker rooms, storage space, a multi-use gym with an e levated track and a natatorium with a twenty five-yard swimming pool.

After observing and researching the project for the past thirty years, the school board agreed to expand the senior high school. A six two vote closed the issue with a resounding " yes" and paved the way for construction which was due to begin after the legal work had been completed.

Although the addition was agreed upon and passed by six members of the e ight member board, four members voted against the proposed $ 1,358,800 swimming pool.

The major portion of debate on November 10th dealt with the natatorium and the possible $12 per year addition to each taxpayer.

Not only would the expansion benefit the school but the community as well. .

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reading tops interests

A questionnaire given out to the Senior High staff showed that reading was definitely the favorite hobby of the majority. Gardening, hiking, and cross-country skiing were also high-ranking hobbies.

The questionnaire showed a diversity among the staff, a diversity of interests which only made our staff more special. This closer look at pastimes of staff members revealed some sixty different activities which ranged from "flower gardening" to "furniture refinishing." Some preferred to "visit the family," while others enjoyed "going to concerts," "fly-tying," or "shopping." A few staff members were interested in the canine species, "raising golden retriever puppies," "Lhasa Apsos and Shi-Tzus."

Others admitted that "needlepoint," "crocheting," and "making sweaters and afghans" were their favorite pastimes.

Despite the diversity, many felt that they were loyal to "reading," "gardening," "hiking ," "skiing," "golfing," "traveling ," "shopping," "music," and "fishing." Many of these pastimes are ideal in Centre Country, probably a minor factor in their popularity. Out of approximately forty questions,

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twelve faculty agreed that reading was a favorite, while nine enjoyed gardening even more. Skiing was deemed a favorite by nine, with five votes for cross-country skiing and four for downhill skiing. Four people voted for traveling and golfing, while three people would rather have been shopping, fishing, or attending musical events. There were also many single votes for other different activities. A few were: cooking Chinese food, herbal food, animal husbandry, bird watching, tennis, model railroading, water skiing, canoeing, being alone, environmental protection, ballroom dancing, ballet, and racquetball.

Questionnaires don't always reveal very much about the person who filled them out, but in this case, one thing really rang true; teachers and faculty members are busy and diverse people. Sometimes we take advantage of their talents and their gifts of education, but when we think of all of the activities that they would love to be doing, just like us, we must exclaim "Teachers are people, too!"

Two librarians, Mrs. Shirey and Mrs. Simons prepare the newly arrived books for the shelves before the teachers have a chance to proc ure them.

One of Mrs. Wlnsor's favorite pastimes is cuddling her favorite Chihuahua, Tootsie, during the quiet evening hours at her home.

In the art studio that many State High students call home, Mr. Placky enjoys spending his free time helping out on Melissa LaMorte's art project.

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Even though he appears to be engrossed In his chemistry dittos, Mr. Mills is really thinking up plays for the evenings' football game.

It's 3:40 and his track team Is waiting, but Mr. Baumbach knows that he has to prepare the developer for tomorrow's photo arts class.

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As advisor of FFA, Mr. Seamans is in charge of advising after school square dancing practice.

Even though many of us went home right after school, there was a large number of students and teachers who stayed for activities, sports, clubs, you name it! Dedication to an after school activity takes a lot of time and patience. Multiply that by ten and you have the dedication of a faculty member as an advisor or coach.

Instead of going home, laying the books out, grabbing a snack or just relaxing, many faculty members left their coats in the closets and went to the destination of their next " class", whether a sport, music rehearsal, or club meeting.

Due to the surrounding university, community and other opportunities, faculty members spent time there as well. Courses at Penn State, borough meetings, Parks and Recreation activities and may others ... To them, school was not enough , they had to be able to use their time in a variety of different ways.

Clubs met after school on almost every day of the week, at night and sometimes on the weekends. Yes, after school, at the school and in the community was busy, but what about the home? Here teachers spent _'路

time "delving into the bookshelf" , "correcting homework papers", or just relaxing.

Some teachers spent their time tutoring students, and after school was the only time when everything was almost quiet. Through tutoring, teachers could help those students who couldn't understand with the busyness of class.

Organizing desks and the next day's schedule (which was often already booked), became an activity also. Organization was the kind of thing that really had to be done in school since all of the important schedules, etc. were there.

A few teachers used their talents at Penn State University to teach "agriculture courses" or " sociology". Some were there to take the courses themselves as they reached for the goal of a master's degree.

Whatever it may have been, teachers did more than most and because of their time and effort they made the school a better place.

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Using some newly purchased hl路tech equipment, Mr. Williams shares with the class some of the cell samples that he collected in Yellowstone National Park .

Ready for "Liberty Call" at 1600 Sasebo, Japan, 1952, Mr. Sutherland poses as a member of the armed forces.

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teachers travel From Santa Fe to the Virgin Islands, from Bath, England, to Israel, come faculty who have visited different areas of the world.

Some comments from the faculty on the interesting places they visited: Mrs. Mary Rasmussen:

"Santa Fe, New Mexico. Very old and completely different culture."

Mr. Gary Owen:

"Telegraph Creek, British Columbia. 150 miles from the nearest town. Grizzly bears and wo lv es helped to keep me interested."

Mr. William Vandenberg:

"Athabasca Glacier in Alberta. A huge dynamic piece of ice, hundreds of years old ... " Mr. Robert Placky: As part of his sociology class, Mr. Boris hands out information on other cultures in the world to completely absorbed Angie Kerrick.

"The coastline of pre-historic America . ..

Roc k City, TN, whe re water erosion ca rved incredible formations and creates a se nse of wonder about life on this planet. "

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" Japan and Nationalist China and Korea.

Completely different culture from ours. " Ms. Sherry Farrall:

" I particularly enjoyed such p laces as Stonehenge, Bath, etc. I found it fascinating to note how the stone blocks were precisely placed to pinpoint the rising and setting sun on Dec. 21 and June 21 several ce nturies ago. " Mrs. Marion Winsor:

"The Cathedral of Chartres and the surrounding wheatfields . . . Chartres has a mystique which transcends time and religion."

Mr. Ralph Farmer:

"Arizona .. . much of American history happened in this area. I traveled I-80 to San Francisco, CA. On this trip much was learned about the westward moveme nt of the p ioneers."

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"Madurodam, The Netherlands. It is a complete city in miniature (1 / 2 scale); trains run on schedule, ships ply the harbor and canals and autos get caught in traffic jams! "

into two mile deep crystal clear ocean . also, we barbecued filet mignon and lobster while steaming through the Panama Canal.

Our picnic was conducted just above missiles armed with nuclear warheads. "

"Fort Lauderdale, FL . .. on spring break from college."

Ir . Gary Deivert:

"Shemya, AS .. . 60 mph fog, 24 hours a day. Horizontal snowstorms . . . it was interesting, not enjoyable."

,Ir. J ohn Hopkins:

"Yellowstone National Park. I was awakned twice by noise in the campsite. Day 1fter I left the campsite, the rangers discovired a bear wandering through my site."

,Ir. Robert Baumbach:

"I was in the Navy aboard a submarine.

Ve decided to conduct, a swim call somevhere in the Bermuda Triangle. There was omething eerie yet beautiful about diving

"England . .. we were there long enough to feel like we were part of the community (2 years) .. . I stood on Newton's tomb . .. saw where he roomed at Cambridge .. . saw the bridge he designed without nails or bolts. "

"Las Vegas ... the town never sleeps. I saw p eople eating dinner at 7 :00 a.m.!"

"St. Maartin (Dutch West Indies) because of the tropical climate, excellent cuisine, and crystal clear blue water. The colorful fish and seascape were fantastic; but best of all was the company because you see, I was on my honeymoon."

Mrs. Dorothy Si mons:

" Israel ... ancient historical sites; current "Adirondacks (upstate N.Y.). Because I history being made there. Heard the fighting am climbing mountains there and I only have in Lebanon . . . was glad to be an one more to go to become a member of an Ame~ican! '' 'elite club.' "

Mrs. Katie Scalise:

Mrs. Brenda Gorman: Mr. Michael Patrilak:

"Ireland. We refer to age of objects in this country by hundreds of years. In Ireland, they refer to thousands of years."

Mr. She rd ell Snyder:

"Custer's Battleground National Park,

Oxford, England, ls the scene for Mr. Patrilak's vacation as he leans against the boundary separating the college lawn from the street.

With her mind completely focused on the English countryside, Mrs. McWilliams takes a break from her American Literature classes to read a novel.

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Mrs. Donna Williams:

Mr. Tod McPherson: Mrs. Annalee Henderson:

lrs. Anne Fry:

MN. There is a lot of history and many, many questions that were never answered about the battle."

" China . . . one special day (June 27, 1984) ... stopped at birthplace of Dr. SunYat-Sen, the founder of the Republic of China. [At a Chinese village], grain was being raked and dried. In the background was beautiful green lush countryside and mountains. But e ve rything was so primitive."

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Fed up with her Impersonal computer,

Ms. Bruno makes it do strange t hings by punching in random keys, Feeling lucky that t he garbage can is close

by, Mrs. Pirrone begins to _clean up her clutte red desk while the class works on a homework assignment.

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From Key Club to the Letter Writing Club, from Auto Club to Choraliers, came spirit, pride and cooperation. We can not deny that we were diverse and different in our interests, but when we got together to research for that debate, study that clarinet part or deliver those passes from the office, we gave it all that we could.

Clubs, organizations, groups and such, gave us the opportunity to meet friends and further our outof-school interests by learning and also having some fun. We were busy. We were active. We were actively taking care of projects, fund-raisers, meetings and many of the time consuming events that resulted from participating in a club.

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groups to have fun, grab a break from studying and do homework, but we also did it for others. We became part of a group to work together, take responsibility, and understand the feeling of accomplishment that came from cooperation. How many groups were really a part of school? What did they achieve during the year?

Who was involved in these efforts and accomplishments? For this you must turn the page and take A CLOSER LOOK. W orking together, Dan Bicehouse, Andy Eckhardt, Don Randolph, Chris Brannen, John Stokes and Dave Dwyer display their 20th century inventions.

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Outing Club, advised by Mrs. Katie Scalise and Mr. John Hopkins, was an adve n tu resom e club t his year. President Amy Mescolo and the other members went camping on the summit of Tussey Mountain in sub-zero degree weather, and still managed go stay warm. When the club went to Stone Valley's obstacle course in November, the guide said, 'They were one of the sharpest groups ever." There hey learned to work as one unit rather than individ· 1ally. The intent of the excerise was to incorporate iroup cooperation and communication skills in other acets of life. They planned a white-water rafting trip !own the Ohio River, overnight campouts in the fockies, a yachting trip to the Bahamas for Spring 3reak and sand-dune skiing in the Sahara Desert.

Jnfortunately, transportation costs negated some of hese plans. When asked to express their feelings tbout the club, Brian Faith said, "I don' t know."

3utch Leitzinger said, " ... Whatever." Lori Park ,t ated, " It's hilarious." "The combined personalities >f the group made each adventure fun and memora1le," concluded Melissa Branst etter.

Another exciting o rganization was Ski Club. At heir bimonthly meetings, members ke pt up on ski 1ews, discussed ski trips, and learned about new echniques. Advisor Mr. John Hopkins and treasurer, 1om lmpellitteri, e ncouraged interest in the sport by ponsoring weekly bus trips to Tussey Mountain. This

year's big trip was to Mt. Snow Resort for five days.

When interviewed, Tom advised, " If you have not tried skiing yet, you should."

If you have not yet tried twirling a baton-good luck.

The majorettes had a very eventful seaso n . Under the direction of the advisor Mrs. Lois Rider and captain Cyndi Tabor, they p racticed between three and five hours a day. In addition to practices, majorettes performed at all home football games, at two away games, and in numerous parades. In August, they sold C.C. Pe pper hoagies to raise money for new uniforms. "In order to add variety to their halftime shows," explained Kelly Meyer, "majorettes incorporated dance and streamer twirling into their routines." The Halloween performance featured the majorettes as ghosts as well.

With all this in mind, it was quite obvious the majorettes had a successful season and will be looking forward to next year.

"Silks had a short summer vacation," said rank leader Lori Williams. " Nobody understood how much work we put into it." Auditions were held in April 1986 so that the twelve silks could raise money and prepare for a one week camp in July. There, Noelle Diffenderfer and the others won recognition for their group and individual performance. Throughout August, the silks practiced seventeen hours a week for their halftime show performances. Incorporating new techniques in each weekly routines was their goal this year. The Halloween performance featured the silks dressed up as witches with broomsticks. Despite the long hours, the silks still found time to raise over 300 dollars for their treasury and to make lasting friendships with one another.

OUTING CLUB · Front Row: M. Branstetter, C. Hughes, L. Park , E. Stephenson.

Row 2: M. Mastrofski, J. Dabney, T. Koltay, B. Leitzinger. Back Row: K. Christ, V. Minarchick, B. Nelson, M. Witting.

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SKI CLUB · Front Row: T. Crawford, D. Wasson, J. Bartges, G. Bischoff, S. Cingle, S. Jury, E. Braune, C. Kurtz, L. Piper. Row 2: J. Kocher , J . Filko, S. Carlson, J. Dabney, T. Koltay, B. Leitzinger, E. Moore, L. Park, K. Olson, M. Whitting, T. lmpellitte ri. Back R ow: M. Branstetter, E. Stephenson, L. Capo· bianco, K. Kogelmann, E. Parizek.

Warming up for the approaching ski season, S eth Behner, Brian Faith, Anders Gilberg, Steve Fonash, and Terry Hess hangout in the lobby.

High on nature, Mike Witting ponders his next Outing Club experience.

MAJORETTES路 Front Row: K. Meyers, C. Tabor. Back Row: S. Jury, K. Rider.

SILKS路 Front Row: B. Rishel, L. Williams, N. Diffenderfer, H. Confer. Row 2: R. Donald, A. Harpster, T. McTavish, D. Rossman. Back Row: B. Lure, L Gedon, D. Greene, C. Gale, J . Brytczuk.

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t. C. "掳' ,pw!l students add zest to social life Increasing student participation was Student Council's goal this year. To achieve this, President Todd Hershbine, advisor Mrs. Weiss, and the other officers sponsored activities ranging from a summer com-boil and softball tournament to the traditional spirit week, when students wore costumes to the themes of Nerd day, MASH day, and 50's day.

Student Council served the community by joining local elementary schools in a holiday food drive and distribution, and served the school by a Valentine's Day computer dating service. Whether disappointed or delighted by the lists of ten compatible mates, everyone had fun.

The Senior Senate, led by President Ted Hornbein and advisor Mrs. Speakman and the Junior Senate, led by Preside nt Brad Miller and Mr. Glick, sponsored other activities. Both classes combined efforts when it came to the Powde r Puff football game, where the previously undefeated class of '87 tied the rival class of '88. The Juniors beat the Seniors whe n it came to the mini-skirted male chee rleaders. Despite a memorable Se nior tumbling and dancing halftime routine to the theme of "Louie Louie," ; the Juniors captured the most- spirited ribbon by dancing to " Wipe Out!" Meeting whenever possible , the Senior Senate also sponsored the Dance Marathon and the Se nior Dinner Dance.

By using the contributions for the twenty-eight hour Dance Marathon, they were able to donate a considerable amount to needy charities. The unforgettable Senior Dinner Dance,

a highlight in our high-school life, was held at the Elk's Country Club.

The Juniors, too, achieved their successes. They won first place for their outstanding " Hand Jive" homecoming float. After a slow start, the juniors raised $1,300 for their Prom by selling magazines.

The Junior Prom itself was held at Tussey Mountain Inn with the theme song "This is the Time," by Billy Joel. From the Seniors to the Juniors: GOOD LUCK.

Dressed up for Spirit Week, Maura McMurtry attends a Council meeting in her nerd costume.

Sporting Mr. Plfer's gre ens and plaids,

Bobby Rider and Chris Snare follow through with their admiration of our V.P.'s dress code.

STUDENT COUNCIL路Front Row: M. Jourdain, J . Flanegin, T. Hershbine, M. Palazzari, D.

Wise (advisor). Row 2: D. Wasson, M. Line han, T. Williams, M. Branste tter, T. Slagle , K. Gaffney, E. Stephenson, P. Carfle y. Ro w 3: P. Oakes, A. J arrett, L. Rusnak, L. Capobianco, S . Young, A. Thompson. Back Ro w: J . Bates, D. Gelman, A. Middlesworth, A. Mascolo, J .

Lee, K. Meyers, J . Adams.

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Our favorite MASH characters: G. Homan, T. Geschwindner, K. Knowlton, J. Bates, T. John, J. Flanegin, T . Hershbine, and J. Nuss.

Junior Senate representative Anna Sweeney, shoots the breeze in State College's backyard beach.

Senlorltls takes over Senior Se nate member Leslie Capobianco as she blows off school.

SENIOR SENATE-Front Row: K. Meckstroth, T. Hornbeln, J. Bollag, C. Knight. Row 2: D. Cohn, B. Yoder, K. Johnston, C. Farabaugh, S. Jury, K. Me yers, K. Knowlton, A. Middlesworth, C. Coburn. Row 3: M. Linehan, S. Young, D. Gelman, M. Branstetter, E. Braune , A. Thompson, J. Adams, A. Mascolo. Back Row: J. Bates, T. Williams, T. Slagle, K. Gaffney, E. Stephenson, L. Capobianco, B. Leitzinger, M. Kaman, P. Weinreb.

JUNIOR SENATE-Front Row:C. Ewing, S. Carlson, T. Koltay, B. Miller, J . Dabney, C. Saperstein, E. Parizek. Row 2: J . Kutch, A. Sweeney, G. Ehlinger, C. Cartwright, R. Ghosh, R. Filippeli, S. DeShong. Row 3: L. Piper, M. Martin, A. Mesavage , K. Broberg, P. Eberhart, A. Dolsen, M. Mastrofski. Back Row: K. Vogelsang, J. Ord.

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The Debate Team, the Model Legislature, International Relations Committee, and th e Knowledge Masters were organizations which emphasized research and articulation about our world's affairs. " ... to think quickly, clearly, and convincingly" was how Mrs. Jean Shirey, advisor, described the skills needed for the Debate Team. This year's seventeen members, both intermediate and senior high school students, "were all outstanding" according to Mrs. Shirey. The club belonged to the Pennsylvania High School Speech League and to the National Forensic League. Each year this league names a topic for the teams' case studies: this year's subject was Agricultural Policy. Preparing for competition at the North Hills Debate Tournament in February, District 9 Championships in April, and state competition in May, the members spent Tuesday evenings researching and discussing topics and improving forensic skills. The abilities developed through debate will carry on into the future.

Future politicians? Model Legislature, a Y.M.C.A. sponsored organization led by Ms. Leslie Davis, attended the mock legislative session for high school students of of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg, to debate current political issues this spring. Our own Josh Gessler was elected Lt. Governor and John Herrmann was elected Attorney General. The rest of the

members, posing as senators or representatives, were assigned topics to research and prepare as bills to be initiated and perhaps passed at the session. When asked what was gained from participation in the club, Attorney General John Herrmann answered, "an increased ability to debate, more knowledge of government functions, and greater political awareness."

"National and international awareness was also part of the International Relations Committee," said member Kristin Meckstroth. Through researching social and political aspects of this year's assigned country, Syria, the club taught her of the customs of different cultures and of what elements make them unique. Both intermediate and senior high students from grades ten through twelve prepared a four minute position speech for for admission into Dr. Roland Wilkerson's club. Each branch of the truly international organization was assigned a country to research. In April, the committee traveled to the United Nations building in New York to meet clubs from around the world and to find solutions to current conflicts.

Also working on a national level were the Knowledge Masters. Playing a computerized game, much like the Scholastic Quiz, the six to fourteen members mastered questions covering all subjects. Their leaders, Mrs. Carol Gentry and Mrs. Julie Giddings, sent winning scores into the Knowledge Masters, Incorporated to be computed.

The Wednesday afternoon meetings of hard work, along with fun and fellowship, paid off. Winning first place in the state and eleventh in the nation in the fall competition, the maste rs went on to many other competitions throughout the year, answering question after question about national and international topics so important to the students of today.

MODEL LEGISLATURE· Front Row: T. Hornbein, H . Keller, J. Buyan, A. Horrocks, K. Meckstroth. Back Row: C. Coburn, M. Smith, J. Herrmann, J. Gessler, D. Askov.

IRC· Front Row: T. Schmalz, A. Horrocks, P. Patil, J . Hu, T . Hornbein, P. McDon nell. Back Row: S. Frantz, K. Meckstroth, L. Starling, S. Ahmad.

Taking time out at McDonald's, John Herrmann blows off some steam.

"What?! No skittles?" Jim Hu and Roy Aust in seriously contemplate canceling the Debate weekend without their gambling food.

KNOWLEDGE MASTERS - Front Row: P. Rosen, A. Horrocks, W. Feng, D. Tershak. Row 2: M. Fosmire, L. Starling, D. Wells. Back Row: M. Kre tchmar, L. Melchiorls, K. Ferrin, T . Fritton.

DEBATE CLUB - Front Row: T. Hornbein, K. Meckstroth, P. Patil, M. Shirey. Back Row: G. Vaserstein, L. Starling, P. McDonnell, S . Ahmad.

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The Future Farmers of America were extremely active during the year. Meeting in school for ten periods each week, these eighty sophomores, juniors, and seniors were instructed about plant and animal science and careers in agriculture. Various research reports and oral discussions helped to prepare them for life after graduation.

Future FFA members in the junior high Agriculture Club were instructed by officers Emily Peters, Brian Harpster, Leigh Fyock, and Bobby Rider, and several other senior high members.

Future farmers did not always meet in State College, though. By selling citrus fruits, seeds, meats, and cider, members raised enough money to travel all around the state. In the fall, members attended the All-American Dairy Livestock Expo. The year was filled with many contests such as the Pennsylvania State Farm Show in Harrisburg.

Other activities included contests which tested dairy products, interviewing, forestry, and land techniques. Many members showed animals at the county fair and several sophomores prepared their own demonstrations for competition. Preparation in all of these areas helped FFA members to achieve goals and strive for future careers.

Striking his James Dean pose, Ed Maxwell ponders his next project.

Putting the finishing touches on his clock, Brain Harpster loses track of time In the woodshop.

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FFA- Front Row: M. Fischer, L. Fyock, J. Nuss, E. Pete rs, S. Wilson, C. Burns.

Row 2: J. Hartswick, G. Dreibe lbis, C. Eggler, J. Holsinger , S. Frank, T. McTa路 vish, J . Sills, S. Miller. Row 3: T. Markle, J . Gibboney, M. Duck, C. Reynolds, M. Brownley, B. Witherite, N. Eckenroth. Back Row: B. Rider S. Houtz, S. Belinda, B. Harpste r, T. Spicer.

Swinging his partner round and round, Ed Maxwell square dances circles around all.

Smiling their winning smiles, Emily Peters and Bobby Rider show off their awards.

Preparing for her various reports a nd oral discussions, Christy Burns points out a few newfou nd facts to Mr. Seamans.

At an exciting FFA meeting, Sue Wilson thinks over an upcoming event.

After telling her joke, Nicole Eckenroth looks on as Christy Burns laughs.

Rea dy for their upcoming dances at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show in Harrisburg are the Vo-Ag Square dancers.

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Off on another tangent, Herr Mutzeck discusses micro-neuro-surgery and King Ludwig II of Bavaria simultaneously.

Organizing material for yet another meeting, Latin Club member, Melissa Pressler, ends the day with the ceaseless job of locker clear-out.

Translating a cartoon Into French, Diann Ackard and S usan Frantz contribute some original ideas to the interpretation .

Greetings In Russian! Sara Harpending and Lee Lochbaum impress their peers by conversing so flu ently in their chosen second language.

FRENCH CLUB路 Front Row: L. Melchloris, S. Frantz, D. Ackard (sec.), D. Warner.

Back Row: M. Eisenstein (treas.), E. Moore (pres.) R. Warme (v. pres.). G. Vaserstein, Mme. Windsor (adv.)

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GERMAN CLUB路 Front Row: V. $oyster, C. March, R. Ghosh, H. Hahn. Row 2: K. Meckstroth, G. Klein, M. Pressler, M. Shirey, R. Lure. Back Row: P. Rosen, J .

Gessler, G. Johnston, B. Miller, Mr.Mutzeck (adv.), M. Gaertner, L. Cummings, A. Sweeney.

• • • language students go metro What was the closest thing to visiting France on a ., .Thursday afternoon? Visiting the French Club, where members conversed in French, cooked French cuisine, and watched French movies. Most of the students enjoyed the club because it gave them a chance to practice French conversation with other advanced or not-so-advanced French students. The advisor, Madame Windsor, and the group planned a trip to Quebec and Montreal over spring vacation with the profits from their notorious zotz-pop exploding candy sales. These members also met with members of other French organizations from the PSU campus and the community for song and dance, or dinner at Le Metro.

Members from the Russian Club, advised by Mrs. deLissovoy, had an exciting visitor this year. Stephanie Babst, a young woman from Kiel, Germany, spoke of her extensive travels and dealings with Russians. At the age of 17, Stephanie began her travels to Russia. She emphasized the intense nature of the Soviets; either they were very, very happy or very, very sad. However, Stephanie found them to be extremely hospitable and agreeable to her throughout her travels. The steering committee, mainly students from the Russia n II class, displayed an exhibit in the hallway highlighting pictures and artifacts from Russia. Members also learned about State College's sister city, Nal'chik, with whom the community exchanged lette rs, stories, and other cultural information in order to communicate with them as part of the peace effort. Dr. Wilkerson and some other students shared their slides and experie nces from the ir personal visits to the U.S.S.R. The club planned on lea rning Russian dances and songs and on attending the PSU Slavic Festival in the spring.

Latin Club was best remembered for their frequent and scrumptious food sales. After a hard day at school,

LA.TIN CLUB· Front Row: S. Howell, J. Farber. Row 2: K. Meyers, F.Limoges.

Back Row: Mrs. Axt (adv.), M. Krumrine,K. Stewart, B. Earlin, M. Pressler.

one trudged to the lobby to wait for the big yellow bus to take one home and . . . . . Latin Club would be there to save the day with a jumbo ten cent brownie! These members, advised by Mrs. Axt, not only learned how to cook this year, but also how to apply their Latin learnings to other languages. They used their funds to take trips to New York City and Washington, DC. Their language might not be spoken anymore, but it was far from dead.

Another city-going club was German Club, advised

by Herr Mutzeck. These members also sold many a cookie for their treasury. They also sponsored a ham and cheese sandwich sale to support an overnight trip to Washington, DC, in the spring. However, these membe~s sacrificed 150 dollars to aid members from the OAS to go to a convention in our nation's capital.

In the fall, German students went to New York City twice, where they visited the Statue of Liberty, the United Nations building, and the Goethe Haus, a German institution. There they were served German ale and other refreshments. The ale made the five hour trips home particularly memorable. The German Club members got a taste of German culture through their travels and studies.

RUSSIA.N CLUB · Front Row: C. Coburn, D. Fein, G. Lingenfelter, S . Harpendlng, P. Yoder. Row 2: S . Mlskovsky, M. Dunkle, J. Gessle r, M. Ohmoto, T. Harrison. Back Row: D. Woytowich, E. Schimmel, G. Johnson, K. Bjalme, D. Gibson, L. Lochbaum, K. Tressler, E. Naugle, Mrs. delissovoy (adv.).

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The Spanish Club, LOS VIAJEROS, primarily met when funds were needed to sponsor trips. The group raised money to partially fund a Spring Break trip to Mexico, plus numerous day trips. They attended a native Flamenco dance routine in Lancaster, PA. and traveled to Pittsburgh for a weekend where they attended classes held at a local university. The Spanish Club funded an OAS trip, with the aid of the German Club who donated 150 dollars by an M&M candy campaign. The club planned activities related to Spanish interests for the Spring Break.

In December,eight Spanish students from the OAS, the Organization of American States, represented State College in a Model OAS simulation. The OAS is a collective unification of all countries located throughout the Western Hemisphere with the ultimate goal to attain peace throughout the Americas. Head delegate, sophomore Laura Secor, as well as Karla Ferrin, Beth Podol, Amy Eckhardt, Danielle Cattell, Jennifer Milliron, Kathryn Cahir, and Louise Bonnett represe nted the Delegation of Paraguay in the 5th annual simulation. These members formulated an understanding of the governmental principals and ideals of Paraguay. More then thirty schools participated. This year was S.C.'s first time to participate in the MOAS and they did an exceptional job. Some of the highlights were a gala reception with Haitian entertainment, a "Press Conference" between the United States and Nicaragua, and the election of next year's MOAS leaders.

Amy Eckhardt delivered an outstanding speech for the Presidential position. Overall, the experience was undeniably rewarding - both socially as well as educationally. The members extended thanks to Senora McDonald for all of her help and guidance.

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OAS路 Front Row:A. Eckhardt.

Back Row: D. Cattell, J. Milliron, K. Ferrin.

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Thank goodness for library aides, office aides, student trainers, and the stage crew!

The library was kept in order this year by Mrs. Simons' Library Aides. These students volunteered study hall time to check in and sign out books and materials, pass out magazines, and run, really alk, of course, passes to study hall teachers. If not ,r their help, our library would have been strewn ith books, maps, magazines, and paper with the 1organized, artistic flair of the senior high studentsuch to the dismay of our librarians!

Another chaos-prevention club was the Office ides. The biggest fear of an innocent student was , wande r into the office at a busy time. The sight was ind-boggling with pe ople all over the place asking vors, confirming the unconfirmed, excusing the unccused, and discipling the undisciplined. The offices, ough, brought order to the confusion by doing the ustrating paper work to insure a smoothly run , fective workplace in the heart of the school.

Student Trainers saved many students from pain 1 and off the field this year. Required to know first d and to pass an official exam, only those whose ialifications passed the test of Jim Roslevich, the !visor, we re permitted to be trainers. Icing pulled uscles, wrapping strained ones, dressing wounds, 1d curing ailments were some of the trainers' jobs.

OFFICE AIDES- M. McCracken, J. Quick.

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These students, some of the most active and least publicized helpers, put a great amount of work and hours into the jobs. We thank them!

The show must go on, but not without the help of the Stage Crew! Members of the crew took care of all the technicalities at each rehearsal and performance of the Drama Club, Thespians, Stage Band, Orchestra, and other performing arts groups. They had to be quick during performances to change the controls for each new effect in color and sound. They were responsible for acoustics, stage equipment, and scenery. Did you ever wonder what was going on backstage at a performance?

Those dark bodies scampering across the stage belonged to our own, extremely active, volunteer stage crew.

LIBRARY AIDES - Front Row: T. Malory, E. Larson, C. Schell, J. Johns Back Row: Mrs. Brame, Mrs. Butler, Mrs. S imons, Mrs. Shirey.

Soothing sore muscles, trainer Brant Berkstesser adjusts the temperature of the whirlpool for foo tball player Timmy Pav and athle te Lynette Kidder.

Ea sing a heavy workload, Jo Quick files e xcuses.

STAGE CREW 路 Standing: D. Miller, Sitting: D. Poole.

STUDENT TRAINERS . M. Wam bold, B. Be rks tresser, B. Petro.

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Capturing the moments, the Photography Club shot better than ever. Reaching out in their own directions, members of this crowd completed individual studies on car racing, landscape photography, and human subjects, just to name a few. Their advisor, Mr. Baumbach, demonstrated to the group new darkroom techniques with negatives, such as dodging, burning, cropping, and vinetting, to enhance their images. Several members even ntered contests and gained recognition for their excellence 1 photography. The organization mainly encouraged the tudents to try new styles and gave them confidence to xplore new fields.

Capturing the mome nts in a different light, art club me mers expanded their abilities under the guidance of Mr. Jacky.

This year's Art Club, under the guidance of Mr. Robert Jacky, had a very successful year of projects and fund1ising. The purpose of the club was to promote a heightned awareness of the world of art for the approximately venty students that participated. The club members conucted a variety of activities in an attempt to gather funds >r a planned trip to New York at the end of the year with 1e intent to meet with professional artists and to exRlore 1e variety of artistic achievements in the city. n award winning picture titled "Solar Peds. "

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Capturing Erik Hermann In a high contrast shot, Photography Club member Ellen Moore experiments with faste r fi lm speeds.

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sor: Mr. Placky. Front Row:J. Pepe, P. Margittal, L. Malinsky, A. Holt, N. Harper, J. Leon , R. Warme.

Row 2: S. Yeeina, M. Palazzari, B. Cohn, J. Gessler. Back Row:J. Schroeder, L. Long, K. Kogelmann, K .

Knowlton, J . Johnson, S. Collitt, S. Rose, L. Clarke, H. Webster.

Even at lelt-speed, Butch Leitzinger controls the film advance to enhance the image of his chosen career.

Photographer Traci Slagle captures a shadow study.

Lisa Nelson sketches up an idea for some new artsy earrings.

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Art Club members Rebecca Warme and Lisa Malinsky expound upon new ideas in the art room.

Mike Piiato tells ye t another fascinating story as an outlet for his uniquely artistic, personal flair.

Mark, or Is that Mike Pilato? Go out to lunch with either or both but today it's Mark, Right?

PHOTO CLUB路 Front Row: K. Christ, T. Koltay, J. Dabney. Row 2: V. Minarchick, L. Park, E. Moore, E. Hermann , E. Ste路 phenson. Back Row: M. Witting, B. Leitzinger.

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The Vocational Technical program, located in our large facilities in Pleasant Gap, provided another alternative for State College students. Ninth through twelfth graders focused their attentions on not only the general academic curriculum, but also on specializations reflecting their personal interests. Training for vocations in fields such as cosmetology, landscaping, business, nursing, and com>uter technology encouraged more defined goals for these tudents, allowing them to get a head start on the future.

While their fellow students were stuck in school, a few ucky kids left early to pursue their own interests. These tudents, members of the Modified School Day program, dt school early or came in late and participated in person1lized programs they designed with the help of their coordi1ator, Draper Read. Many students, after taking a halflay's worth of classes at the high school, took courses at >enn State . These classes were usually more interesting han the normal State College offerings because the stulents chose from a wider variety. Others, such as Lori Villiams, who worked in an elementary school, volunteered heir time to worthy causes in the community. Several tudents received internships such as Roy Austin, Jr. who mrked with a local law firm. Another pursuit was selfnprovement in specific hobbies, especially sports, like mnis in which Kathy Kissell excelled. These extra hours ventually paid off because this loosely-structured program llowed each student to strive for a personal goal and gave im extra freedom.

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MODIFIED SCHOOL DAY · Front Row: A. Bissell, A. Sahakian, L. Cutler, R. Austin, J .

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Bollag, D. Cohn, K. Meyers, L. Williams, J. Machi, K. Kis sel, M. Wa mbold, P. Patil.

Fulfilling their last requirements left in their se nior year MS D m embers Dov Cohn, Mark Mortensen and Jim Hu read about apartheid.

Although often Inspiring wary glances from other students, Brian Faith and Andy Loomis clown around in the hall.

VO-TECH (Seniors) - Front Row: D. Sendzik, V. Ellenberger, L. Confer, J. McMurtrie. Row 2: B. Appleton, K. Stover, K. Fink, R. Wallander, J. Smoyer.

Back Row: D. Weaver, R. Rimer, K. Meyer, S. Strouse, J. Shore.

VO-TECH (Juniors) 路 Front R ow: T. Nayton, M. DeHass, M. Klinger, J. S cott, K. Pressler, M. King. Row 2: S. Brown, S. Williams, S. Greene, C. Reynolds, R. Houck. Back Row: V. Leathers, T. Ripka, S. Fleck, T. Prisk, B. Jackson, K. Smoyer, B. Foster.

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Continuing a long campaign of alcohol awareness, Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD) sponsored a "drug and alcohol" assembly at the beginning of the year. When asked what their goal was, Kenzie Cameron immediately replied, "Friends don't let friends drive drunk."

Thanks to concerned students like those in SADD, the hazards of drunk driving have been made known to others, thereby increasing alcohol awareness and encouraging preventative measures against accidents. The group has increased in support and is sure to grow as long as friends are concerned about others. SADD provided a float for the homecoming parade and led discussions in community organizations, such as the Elks Club. They also participated in a panel discussion on the Centre County Commission Board with their advisor, Mrs. Speakman . They sponsored a contract drive for both parents and students to insure a safe ride home if caught in a bad situation.

SADD also sponsored a Max Headroom dance at the local Mr. C's. Te levision news coverage from P.M. Magazine broadcasted our high school students participating in the dance. SADD certainly provided a necessary service for our community and for our

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Key Club, advised by Miss Bambalski, was a fairly new club this year. They participated in the homecoming parade with a float, wrapped toys for the Elks Country Club annual gift-giving Christmas party, and held fundraisers for the junior and senior classes.

The New Student Welcoming Committee did not raise money, but they were certainly worth their weight in gold. Thanks to the NSWC, our high school was not too much of a shock to new students on their first day.

Advised by Mrs. Katie Scalise, a few students volunteered to telephone those new to our community over the summer and to introduce them to our wonderful place of learning ... our school. They conducted tours and helped guide parents at Back-to-School Night.

ASTRA represents: Ability, Service, Training, Responsibility, and Achievement. This year's advisor, Mrs. Sharon Pearson, and the girls helped lost parents at Back-to-School Night, kept the lobby bulletin board upto-date, and participated in Homecoming. Beth Yoder and Amy Mascolo read the daily annoucements and led the pledge every morning. (So those are the names of the unknown voices!) One of their most rewarding activities, said Kelly Knowton , was raising money to donate to the Heart Association from carnation sales. The members of ASTRA worked hard and our pride in the school and in our community encouraged us to ... Take A

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SADD . Front Row: S. Joyce, C. Tabor, T. Clark, M. Ohmoto, J . Miles. Row 2: A. Hawbaker, C. Bear , K. Cameron, M. Wambold, L. Wenzke, R. Ghosh, K. Rider, J .

Brltzlk, K. Lutchmansingh. Row 3: L. Capobianco, J . Schroeder, B. Ladrido, T. Koltay, G. Onkotz, C. Farabaugh. Back Row: B. Leitzinger, E. Hermann, E. Stephe nson, K. Kogelmann, J . Dabney, S. Denney, L. Houlihan.

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ASTRA. Front Row:J. Hogan, J. Decker, K. Knowlton. Back Row:G. Gelroy, L. Lovell, 8 . Griffin, J . Decker, 8 . Yingong, Mrs. Pearson (adv.).

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A natural welcome comes with any winning smile, especially one as bright as tha t of Liz Wenzke.

Part of the social "lunch bunch," Patty Oakes discusses the new im proved shoe sole of 1986.

NSWC - Front Row: P. Oakes, A. Bissell, J .

Mills. Back Row: L. Rusnak, L. We nzke, J. Quick.

KEY CLUB - Front Row: M. Dunkle, A. Mesavage, M. Martin, Miss Bambalski (adv.) .

Back Row: R. Newnham, S. Sherow, W. Dix.

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Deciding what to do next with their cars, Chad Lucas and Pat Farrell kick back in the autobody shop.

With wooden sticks and glue, Dan Poole and Debbie Wells assemble various mathematical shapes.

MATH CLUB-Front Row: M. Kretchmar, C. Knight, M. Eisenstein, M. Kamon, P. Weinreb. Back Row: K. Meyers, K. Ferrin, D. Wells, D. Poole.

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CHEM CLUB- Front Row: K. Sakurai, G. Lingenfelter, P. Patil, D. Raupach, L. Houtz. Lying: K. Cheng.

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solutions through concentration -.- Students with converging interests in math, chemistry, chess, and cars, got together to form separate clubs on each subject. They expanded students' knowledge in their fields of interest. Math Club members, led by Mrs. Henderson, took trips, practiced problems, and invited speakers to enhance their studies in math. Going on the road this fall, members headed to the Penn State art museum to see the collection of works by Hans Hintereiter. In April, they took a road trip to Baltimore to see the National Aquarium and the Science Museum. While at home in State College, the club hosted several guest speakers at their weekly meetings.

Different speakers also agreed to speak to Chemistry Club members. Mrs. Hildenbrandt, the advisor, supervised her group in discussions of current science issues, in their creative experiments, and in the Science Day. Organized by this club in cooperation with the Chemistry II class, Science Day was a major event. Independent projects were presented, and a two hour National Chemistry test was given. The newly created club newsletter kept everyone informed of its offe rings this year.

The Chess Club's ten members played and played and . . . played chess games. Already experienced players improved their games through competition at school and at the Penn State campus. The Hollidaysburg Full Classic Tournament in the fall produced winners, including Greg Vaserstein, and led to even more victories this spring.

Personal victories were common in Auto Club, too, as the members turned scrap metal into sparkling beauties. Given the shop wing of the school to work in, the students fixed and maintained their cars under the guidance of Mr. Strapel. The club provided the

AUTO CLUB· Front Row: R. Hockenberry, M. Reynolds, T. Spicer, S. Fleck.

Row 2: T. Markle, M. Duck, L. Fyock, C. Re ynolds.

members with opportunities to gain much experience in handling their own vehicles.

Although their projects may have varied, these students pursued excellence in all directions.

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From the broiling days of August rehearsal to the chilly Novernb er Homecoming game, the State ColIe g e marching band combined hard work, music, and school spirit. These 120 tenth through twelfth graders formed an integral part of the school image by playing eight halftime shows, marching in six ,arades and presenting an indoor concert.

But marching band consisted of more than cheerrig in the stands or playing pep tunes. Hours of ehearsal were necessary to learn the music and the narching. From helping members learn pregame to eaching the band a new show, directors Mr. Victor ind Mr. Kovalchik devoted hours to the band. Mr. i"abor and Mr. Dreibelbeis provided extra help while lfrs. Rider advised the band front.

It was drum major Mardi Lowry who led the band >n the field, however. She and the other officers President Melissa Pressler, Senior Representatives i"ed Hornbein and Patti Kuhn, and Junior Represenative Marc Koble) both coached their fellow students ind served as intermediates between the directors ind the members.

All of this hard work paid off. As the band stood at 1ttention before the show, chanted "We've got spirt!" during games, and played Anchors Aweigh after 1ach touchdown, they looked and sounded terrific.

I.Jhile encouraging the football team they provided he community with music and a sense of pride.

Insisting on "Beach or Bust" In October, the trombone section bellows with Jim Bartges while waiting for the Halloween Parade to begin.

Shaking his maracas, Brian Rider adds zest to the percussions' rhythm.

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Explaining the new form ation, rank leader Diann Ackard starts the trumpet section off on the right fo ot.

Marching Band路 Front Row: M. Braver, M. Verdoorn, M. Muller, M. Stewart, M. Vail, R. Bundy, J . Hippely, E. Lee, T. S pannuth, B. Johnson, P. Mortimore , J. S henk, R. Vennett, M. Kamon, P. Weinre b, C. Knight, T. Schmalz, M. Eisenstein, P. Kuhn (Sr. Rep). Row 2: B. Robinson, B. Quick, B. Hornbein, D. Fenlon, B. Gross, M. Miles, J. Beman, J. Knaub, L. Houtz, J . Miles, T . Clark, D. Miller, T .

Worman, M. Lowry (DM), M. Koble (Jr. Rep), N. Persic, J. Glick, M. Jester, C. Cartwright, J. Chapin, L. Matason, M. S eaman. Row 3: P. Brunner, T. Hastings, C. Grie l, C. Golla, J. Wenker, B. McCane, K. Melchioris, M. Carpenter, S. Frantz, B. Weaver, M. Pressler (Pres.), A. Johnson, T. Geschwindner, B. Miller, M. Gaertne r, J . Bartges, P. Pepe, B. Hettmansberge r, D. Harmon, P. Margittal, D. Doberneck, P. Wa re, K. Ferrin, L. Cummings, P. Ermol , K. Knowlton, M. Oh路 moto, D. Wells, L. Long, B. Podol, T. Shaeffe r, K. Cameron, C. Coburn, K. Broberg, T . S troschein. Row 4: L. Hamilton, ,). Fink, R. Hoag, L. Berg, G. Hargrove, B. Rider, D. Schmalz, W. Whitehill, K.. Keune, J . Lybarger, M. Maurer, A. Bissell, M. Power, A. Smith, E. Parizek, J . Bollag, B. Yoder, D. Askov, G. Roth, K. Gorell, J . Schroeder, S. Frank, D. Kibler, R. Verity. Back Row: S. Doremus, B. Ba llenger, D. Raupach, S . Wagner, C. Brannen, T. Hornbein (Sr. Rep), K. Meckstroth, E. Naugle, W. Drake, D. Ackard, M. Babione.

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The music program at State High. After the winter conState High was once again cert, the players prepared for a considered one of the best in special spring show which included the state. A precise balance the use of alumni instrumentalists. of talented and hard-working • Stars and Stripes Forever, Estammusicians with experienced pie, and Hooray For Hollywood and dedicated instructors led were excellently played. to yet another successful The last performance for the year. band was before and during com· Concert Choir director, mencement at Recreation Hall. It Mr. Langton, challenged this was a sad moment for seniors who year's group with difficult were not planning to pursue musi· music. He did this to reach cal careers because this would be the potential of one of the most likely their final performance est choirs he ever had. In December, they traveled to with an ensemble.

District Orchestra was both an ohnstown to be videotaped for the annual WWCP televiion Christmas special. This was a great honor because only enjoyable honor and a competitive E!ven schools from across the state were chosen for this pecial performance. The elected officers were Tim ,chmalz, president; Maria Carpenter, vice-president; Lori ~illiams, recording secretary; Diann Ackard, correspond1g secretary; and Patti Kuhn, treasurer.

Twenty-five Concert Choir members were chosen to articipate in this year's District Chorus festival at Huntingon Area High School. After the long and arduous audition, ight were chosen to represent State High in the Regional ompetition.

The choir attended an adjudication in Baltimore, MD, in 1e spring with the Symphonic Band and Orchestra. It gave 1e group an opportunity to compare their progress with ther high school choruses. The final performance will be at ,a ccalaureate.

For those few individuals who had toughed it out in band >r seven or eight years, Concert Band was the organizaon. This year was a celebration of sixty years of band at

Beating hearts rhythmatize the ste ps of Dan Kibler and Lynn Le ubuscher.

instructional program. From January 22-25, selected students participated in the program in Johnstown, PA. The first night was spent auditioning for chair positions. Thursday and Friday were made up almost entirely of intense rehearsals. Free time was spent getting to know other accomplished musicians. All of the fun and hard work was wrapped up by a concert on Saturday night for parents and community.

Spreading their creativity full length on the stage, Patti Kuhn and Kenzie Cameron relax between rehearsals.

CONCERT CHOIR - Front Row: K. Sakurai, R. Machon, N. Perslc, L. Houtz, S. Frank, R. Venett, D. Cohn, D. Ackard, L. Leubuscher, M. Carpenter, L. Williams.

Row 2: S. Frantz, R. Ghosh, E. Parizek, M. Satterlee , C. Saperste in, P. Matte n, A. Gburek, T. Schmalz, D. Kibler, B. Ballenger, K. Cameron, M. Ohmoto, A. Johnson, K. Miiier, A. Mescolo. Back Row: M. Pressler, P. Kuhn, L. Cutler, W. Satterlee, B. Miller, D. Askov, J . Hermanowicz, D. Poole, D. Cohn , J. Bartges, J .

Bausch, M. Lowry, D. Sudano, J. Naglney, I. Kopp, M. Shirey.

Musically related? Amiable experiences along with competitive stress make massanges magical for Mary Jester, Tonya Shockowitz, and Debbie Wells.

Never without her s tack of books and contagious smile, Kaori Sakurai brightens everyone's days.

CONCERT BAND - Front Row: M. Eisenstein, P. Kuhn, L. Matason, J . Glick, M. J ester. Row 2: C. Cartwright, E. Parizek, L. Houtz, S. Jury, L. Long, K. Hall, M. Lowry, J . Bollag, L. Tanabe, C. Knight. Row 3: E. Naugle, M. Koble, S. Scanlon, K. Rubano, M. Salamon, L. Cummings, T. Geschwinder, A. Bissell, M. Gaertner, G. Homan, R. Venett, K. Winek, C. Rogers, T. Smeal. Row 4: B. Miller, A. Johnson, B. Weaver, V. Jarrett, M. Maurer, D. Bell, P. Margattai, B. Hettmansberger, D. Askov, M. Callenberger, T. Hornbein, J. Herrmann, C. Collison, G. Roth, B. Ballenger. Back Row: P. Weinreb, W. Drake, T. Stroschein , M. Pressler, M. Graham, B. Miller, C. Brannen, P. Ermol, T. Holcomb, M. Fuller, T. Clark, C. Lee, M. Kamon, D. Kibler, J. Bartges, J . Bausch.

DISTRICT ORCHESTRA - Front Row: E. Durbin, H. Hahn, T. 5hockowltz, E. Naugle, D. Ackard, S. Kim, T. Hornbein, M. Shirey. Back Row: D. Wells, M. Jester, M. Eisenstein, G. Vaserste in, D. Miller, D. Kibler, J . Heim, P. Ware.

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Contemplating a new musical field, flutist Tonya Shockowitz wonders if she could have made District Band on the bassoon.

Saying their "good mornings," musical members mingle among one-another before practice in the band wing.

Taking his seat behind the set ready to fire it up, Tim Worman solos his sound.

SYMPHONIC BAND - Front Row: H. Hahn , S . Frantz, T. Shockowitz, P . Mattern, N. Persic, M. Babione, D. Fenlon, G. Willenbrock, K. Keune, A. Sweeney. Row 2: M. Ohmoto, J. Haag, P. Kuhn, K. Cameron, M. Stuart, D. Wells, M. Eisenstein, D. Poole, P. Weinreb, M. Kamon, K. Meckstroth, K. Gorell, M. Jester. Row 3: T. Hornbein, E. Naugle, B. Rider, T. Worman, P. Pe pe, T. Schmalz, C. Knight, L. Matason, B. Weaver, D. Harmon, S. Frank, J. Glick, R. Bundy. Back Row: C. Golla, R. Verity, J. Bartges, G. Hargrove, P . Ware, B. Mille r, L. Hamilton, J. Eisenstein, M. Deihl, A. Smith, B. Ballenger, M. Koble, D. Ackard, M. Power, D. Kibler.

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DISTRICT BAND . Front Row: P . Weinreb, C. Knight, E. Naugle, D. Kibler.

Row 2: M. Kamon, K. Meckstroth, D. Ackard, T. Stockowitz, M. Jeste r, K. Cameron, D. Miller, T. Worman. Back Row: M. Eisenstein, D. Wells, B. Weaver, K. Gorell, P . Kuhn.

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Moving up from alto to tenor,

saxophonist Greg DeJong vows not to be in this yearbook.

From rehearsing in the band wing to performing in Baltimore, MD, State College musicians increased their knowledge of music while creating beautiful sounds. Many were members of special school groups, such as the Stage Band, the Symphonic Band, and the Orchestra.

The Stage Band, under the direc. tion of Mr. Victor, carried on the tradition of presenting fine jazz music. Membership was limited to the traditional jazz instruments. Aside from performing in school assemblies, the Stage Band participated in Memorial Day festivities and the Arts Festival. It even hosted the Stage Band Festival, which was nationally recognized by the National Association of Jazz Educators.

The Symphonic Band was an advanced musical organization that challenged its sixty talented members. These tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade musicians, who had auditioned for membership and seating, presented two concerts and played at the commencement ceremony. The neverending battle to play in tune was aided by the acquisitio n of a computer program to replace the dreaded "strobe assignment." The spring concert was a lso a change as the Symphonic Band combined with the Concert

Stage Band - Front Row: S. Frank, K. Cameron, D. Ha rmon, M. Pressler, J

Glick. Row 2: D. Cohn, D. Kibler, J. Bartges, J. Bausch, G. Hargrove , P .

Ware , C. Rubano. Back Row: T. Worman, D. Ackard, M. Koble, M. Power.

Band and Stage College band alumni to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the band program.

Of t he ma n y mus ical groups in the school, the Orchestra was the only one to include string instrumen ts. Violin, viola, cello, and string bass players from both the Intermediate and Senior High Schools combined with specially selected woodwind, brass, and percussion players to form the Orchestrn . Meeting twice a week with director Mr. Hartman, this group practiced music for their two concerts and trip. Seventeen of the members had the opportunity to attend District Orchestra in Johnstown in late January. In March, State College became the host of the Regional o'rchestra for the west ern half of the state.

Band members, too, were well acquainted with festivals.

Twenty-thre~ members of the Symphonic Band were selected to participate in the District IV Band in Huntington under the direction of guest conductor Dr. Stanley F. Michalski of Clarion University . T wenty-one of them did well enough in their auditions to advance on to the Region III Band in Martinsburg. Six members even qualified for the All-State festival, which was held in Philadelphia. Five students advance d to the All-Eastern Festival in Baltimore, MD. T hese festivals did provide State College students the opportunity to meet fellow high school musicians from across the state. In addition, they learned much about music, just as the members of the Stage Band , Symphonic Band , and Orchestra did in a years worth of practice and dedication.

R. Machon, J. Helm, D. Mille r, G. Colangelo, M. Shirey, B. Anderson, K. Spahr, T. Shockowitz, S. Kennedy. Row 2: S . Howell, D. Schwlkart, N. Starr, J . Leonard, M. lwama, B. Parizek, H. Hahn, S . Bassett, N. Diffenderfer, P. Filer, M. Rider, E. Harper.

Row 3: N. Persic, P. Kuhn, M. Eisenstein, M. Jester, G. Hargrove, B. VanDeun, G. Vasersteln, K. Gorell , K. Cameron, M. Deihl, M. Aronson, A. Daniels, J. Peche rsky, J . Bartges. Back Row: B. Neal, G. Willenbrock, D. Wells, J. Haag, T. Stenger , T. Worman, K. Meckstroth, C. Knight, T . Schmalz, T. Hornbe in, P. Weinreb, E. Durbin, P . Mortimore, C. Shiffe r, P. Ware, D. Kible r, M. McKnight, M. Koble, D. Ackard.

Orchestra- Front Row: K. Boyd, S. Kim, A. Weiss, K. Sakurai ,

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District Chorus was held in Huntington from February 4-7. The group was under the direction of Fritz Molintford, an incredibly enthusiastic and talented director from Penn State. Over-all, the days let the students improve singing styles, techniques and clarity.

Though the rehearsals were often long and the ork intense, all of the students that attended the )mpetition learned more about singing and met a lot f friends with similar interests in vocal music.

Twentones, directed by Mr. Salser, met every fednesday evening to practice for upcoming con?rts and volunteer entertainment. They sang at the ospital during the winter holiday season to comfort 1e patients. They compe ted for adjudication in May ear the city of Baltimore, MD. The trip gave them an lea of what improvements could make the group etter next year. Twentones had a Penn State choregrapher come and help with the movements for the pring concert; it proved to be tedious work, but also ~joyable for the whole group.

Choralier Choir returned to provide singing pleaire in a non-competitive atmosphere. Under the irection of Mr. Langton, the choralier choir had an Kcelle nt year. Student office rs , Ingrid Granlund ,res.), Kelly Meyer (v. pres.) and Beth Rishel (sec. , eas.), helped in choosing music and making concert rrangements. The choir made two performances

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by Concert Choir and Twentones. At the winter concert they performed a variety of holiday tunes including, In the Air, and a A Capella version of Carol of the Bells.

The spring concert included everything from contemporary sounds to spiritual music. Throughout the year, the choir practiced twice a week in sectionals of voice parts and in listening to various song versions for these concerts. The Choralie rs worked hard this year and performed two succe ss f u I concerts .

The returning members promised anoth e r captivating year next year.

Practicing her onstage smile, Micki Shirey enjoys performing with Choraliers.

Helping each other learn music, District Chorus hopefuls prepare for the big event.

DISTRICT CHORUS - Front Row: T. Schmalz, D. Cohn, L. Williams, B. Ballenger, L. Cutler , N. Perslc, R. Ghosh, P. Mortimore, J. S henk. Back Row: R. Machon, M. Shirey, M. Carpente r, L. Houtz, P. Kuhn, D. Ackard , R. Venett.

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In order to sing with all her heart,

Choralier member Kelly Meyer eats a nutritious lunch .

TWENTONES - Front Row: T. Schmalz, B. Miller, L. Cutler, B. Ballenger, M. Shirey, P. Mortimore, P. Voth. Back Row: D. Cohn, R. Machon, M. Carpente r, N. Persic, P. Kuhn, R. Ghosh, D. Ackard.

CHORALIERS - Front Row: M. Satterlee, M. Tuley, B. Mulligan, T. Machon.

Row 2: L. Miller, B. Weaver, P. Ferguson, T. Granlund, K. Meye r. Back Row: W. Satterlee, M. Shirey, J . Quick, R. Lure, B. Rishel.

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Check out those smiles! Seniors Angi Kerrick and Valerie Soyster live it up in their last year.

Gail Ritchey's birthday.

Whether on the field, on the mat, or in

Caught up In the aura of excitement,

the court, cheerleaders never fail!

Gail Ritchey and Erika Braune cannot help but to smile.

VARSITY CHEERLEADING-Front Row: E. Braune, G. Ritchey. Row 2: M. Reinger, V. Soyster, A. Kerrick, S. Young. Back Row: T. Derzak, B. Landy, N. Ulmanic, C. Stine, M. Maloney, K. McPhedron.

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JV CHEERLEADERS -A. Mascolo, M. Millar, T. Lassman, J. Dalley, M. Winkler, C .

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Cheerleaders dedicated a lot of time, not only getting in shape and working as a sporting team, but also painting signs and involving others as an organization.

After try-outs last April, the squad attended a new NCA (National Cheerleading Association) camp.

There, they learned new techniques, routines, cheers, and other profitable information that made this a worthwhile year. Angie Kerrick and Nellie Ulmanic were nominated for All-American, and after winning a spirit award, the squad placed in the top five out of thirty in the camp's competition.

Football and soccer seasons in the fall were especially fun. This squad became close to the team members and got them psyched for their games. Powderpuff cheerleaders owed their success to the patience and tutoring from the squad. Next in the fall season was " Almost Anything Goes" which helped a local charity. Boys' and girls' basketball and wrestling were the focus of the cheerleaders in the spring months.

Bringing spirit to the school, to the gym, and to the field, cheerleaders definitely had a tough task and did a fantastic job.

Another job well done: congratulations to this year's Peer Listeners. These listeners counseled concerned students with pressures from school, friends, parents, and occasionally drugs and alcohol. Peer pressure, especially during high school, often proved ove rbearing and this club offered support and advice .

Advised by counselor Katie Scalise, the members pla nned a weekend workshop in the sp~ing to better the ir skills. A highlight of their year was the redecora ting of the PLC (Peer Listening Center), located in the guidance wing. The group consisted of sophomores, juniors, and seniors, including Chairperson

Wendy Willson and Vice-Chairperson Laura Matason. With growing support, the Peer Listeners hoped to establish an office in the Intermediate High School, as well.

Also located in the guidance wing was the new New Students Group. Founded by counselors Mr. Faris and Mr. Snyder, the group was organized to help new students feel welcome. They met once a week to discuss any questions, problems, or courses.

The New Student Group welcomed any new members, whether new to the area or not, to the discussions. Without a doubt, new students helped themselves and each other by taking A Closer Look.

Almost at the close of their first year at SC, not-so-new students Keirsten Walsh and Nicole Geszvain find time for a talk.

NEW STUDENTS . Front Row: K. Cooper, S. Young, D. Cushing, N. Geszvain, M. Bronzlni. Back Row: M. Day, M. Satterlee, K. Sauerman, R. Faris, K. Walsh, P. Filer.

PEER LISTENERS . Front Row: L. Matason, W. Willson, L. Wenzke . Back Row: I. Kopp, J . Quick, T. Ricker.

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The ninth volume of the per, The Centre Daily Times. Edited State College Area High ' by Lisa Malinsky and Judy Bollag and I School's literary and artis- advised by Mrs. Gentry, the Paging tic magazine, Acclivity, Youth wrote about various aspects of was published this spring. life at State High. Paging Youth proStudents' artwork, short vided a valuable opportunity not only stories, and poems were displayed. With the help of advisors Mrs. Kingsbury and Ms. Farrall and editors Lisa Cutle r and Kenzie Came ron, the Acclivity staff of ten members chose, edited, designed, md produced the annual magazine. Following in the lootsteps of last year's American Scholastic Press Asso:iation contest winners, the experienced staff put out another excelle nt magazine, highlighting the creative talrnts in our school.

Inspired by Don Novella's eminent work of satire, The Lazio Le tters, the membe rs of the State College Letter Writing Club wrote tongue-in-cheek letters to corporations and celebrities. Novello, better known as Father Guido Sarducci, wrote letters in the early 70's under the pen name Lazio Tolz. His book, a compilation of those etters and their responses, provided entertaining readng, a unique view of political figures, and little known iacts. In the same vein, the State College Letter Writing ::::Iub wrote to such institutions as Cuisinart, Coca-Cola, Relief e xpre sses Itself on Lisa Cutler's fac e after another harried Acclivity deadline.

Big Dogs, Maxwell House, Weis Markets, Outwest, Grumman, and Oral Roberts, with the hope of compiling their results at the end of the year.

While many people are content to write for the school 1ewspaper, a few dedicated students participated in a program which published their articles in the local pa-

ACCLIVITY - Front Row: Ms. Farrell (adv.), I. Kopp, K. Cameron, L. Cutler, J . Hipple y, H. Hahn.

Back Row: T. Fritton, S . Weiss, L. Secor, M. Badiali, K. Knowlton.

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Keeping abreast of the newest Issues, Katie Gaffney, Gregg Kunes, and Jim Scourtis represent the stude nt body.

Frantically searching for the answers to genius level ponderlngs, Dan Gold swiftly

checks his references while his fellow Letter Writers anxiously wait.

Hejn Hahn Is not only a creative musician, but also a contributor to Acclivity.

Dally experiences and keen observations are major contributors to

writer, Kelly Knowlton's, themes.

LETTER WRITING CLUB - Front Row: T. Hornbein, C. Knight, T. Schmaltz, P. Weinreb, A. Horrocks. Row 2: E. Moore, S. Young, P .

McDonnell, K. Meckstroth . Back Row: J. Vail, S. Boyd, Dr. Lechnar, E. Naugle, J .

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PAGING YOUTH - Front Row: S. Grutzeck, G. Schobert. Row 2: J . Ord, S. Cookson, J. Hippely, M. Mui"le r. Back Row: D. Fein, S. Beaver, S. Baker, I. Kopp.

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of Aaron Rosenberg and Allan Horrocks as they focus their attentions on new subjects.

FI LM SOCIETY . Front Row: C . Shiffer, A. Hadde n, A. Rosenberg, A. Horrocks. Back Row: J . Gessler, J. Barlett , S. Boyd, J. Stokes, D. Tershak.

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Pausing t o c h at wit h an d amu sed Ellen Moore, Pa ul Rosen describes his reaction to

Film Society's latest flick .

ALTERED STATE . Front Ro w: D. Gold. Back Ro w: J . Vail , S. Boyd , A. Horrocks, P. McDonnell, P. Rosen, M. Graham, A. Rosenberg, J . Gessler, S . Young.

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H iding out In Student Voice's private office In the school cellar, Ingrid Kopp and Dee Warner check out the tarantula crawling in the corner.

This year's newspaper, the Student Voice, succeeded in being even better than last year's paper.

In its second year of publication as the Student Voice, the paper provided coverage of school news, sports, opinions, and many features and creative pieces. The staff, headed by Mrs. Kretchmar, had to overcome typical newspaper problems, such as lack of material, or too much material, to turn in each monthly edition by the deadline.

At the end of last year, the three editors-in-chief, Danielle Cattell, Ingrid Kopp, and Dee Warner, decided to meet in August to organize a first edition. This was distributed the first week of school and was meant to generate interest and support for the paper. Third and seventh periods were the main work sessions spent in the newspaper office, music wing, or on the computers in Mrs. Kretchmar's room. The Student Voice primarily dealt with school-related functions.

Inversely, the Altered State was an independent, student-produced publication touching on a variety of topics. The Altered State completed its third year accenting literature, opinion, poetry, and art.

Steve Boyd, Allan Horrocks, and

STUDENT VOICE - Front Row: T. lmpellitteri, L. Cutler, l. Kopp, D. Warner, M. Badiali.

Back Row: R. Ghosh, B. Marshall, B. Hall, K. Came ron, P. Marglttai, L. Le ubuscher, D. Ackard.

Jeff Vail handled the editorials. The major topic of debate focused on the pros and cons of the Reagan administration. The Altered State was published every other month with financial support coming primarily from the editors.

Along with others, Laura Secor, Ted Hornbein, Mark Cousins, Tonya Shockowitz, and Dave Passmore played substantial parts in the success of the paper. In addition to his work with the Altered State, Allan Horrocks helped establish the high school Film Society.

The Film Society was founded during the 19851986 school year and continued the tradition through this year. The club had two main objectives. Firstly, film appeciation was stressed through the viewing and discussing of classic movies. Secondly, filmmaking skills, with the assistance of Mr. Baumbach, were developed. Overall, our high school media organizations had a very productive year.

Altered State member George Dragun& celebrates finishing his fina l deadline with a cup of tea.

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Patrick Maggi, President of AIASA, uses his telephone design at a competition to win $14,000 worth of computer equipment for S.C. Finishing up some busy-work for their new employment, officers Chrissie Eggler and Amy Swanger ask Mrs. Barnes for pertinent information.

AIASA-Front Row: T. Baumracker, S . Moyer, D. Becker, G. Beck. Row 2: J. Upcraft; Z. Holl, B. Smith, P. Maggi, K. Smeltz, G. Dreibelbis. Row 3: C. Boartz, D. Weedman, W. Waldron, J . Knieval, R. Kenny, D. Wycoff, L. Clark, B. Nelson. Back Row: M. Mutmansky, B. Ryan, M. Deihl, J . Turchetta.

FBLA路 Front Row: M. Fleager, L. Weaver, J. Gresh, L. Blood, S. Smith, P. McClarren. Row 2: T. Godbey, C. Davies, S . Stamm, S. Sprankle, H. Williams, K. Stamm, L. Glynn. Row 3: J. Troup, P. Decker, B. Ghaner, R. Lichar, S. Prisk, H. Corrigan, B. Hockenberry. Back Row: B. Earlin, M. Fry, T . Burd, J. Brown.

~strong interests bring future closer The future is always coming fast, so members of of Future Homemakers of America (FHA), Future Business Leaders of American (FBLA), and Cooperative Work Experience (CWE), and American Industrial Arts Student Association (AIASA). prepared for it. These students learned to get ahead in the real world.

Preparing for work after high school, students who took the three credit courses called Cooperative Work Experience combined education with employment. Jobs at various stores, banks, doctor's offices, and insurance companies taught the students about boss-employer relationships. They also investigated and learned about their own fields of interest during one period every day.

Interviews, resumes, fringe benefits, and entrepreneurship were just a few of the topics discussed with their teacher, Dr. Cross. The annual banquet in April gave the workers a chance to bring together their parents, employers, and friends. The officers were Karen Lutchmansingh, Chrissie Eggler, Amy Swanger, and Todd John. Developing good working relationships, about eighty-percent of the sixty-five students will stay with their employers after high school while others use the experience as background for college and other activities.

Whether or not those students will enter the world of business, nobody knows, but the members of FBLA sure will. Mrs. Jacoby and Mrs. Williams led their chapter of this national organization in community projects and school activities this year. Thirty-six students who took at least one business course joined in basket making for a re-

WORK EXPERIENCE-Front Row: T. Jackson, S. Laubscher, S. Shaw, R. Lucas, R. Horner , K. Whitmer, M. Cramer, C. Eggler, A. Swanger, M. Weaver.

Row 2: S. Wilson, M. McCracken, J. John, R. Layng, B. Bortz, B. Girouard, S. Cowher , B. Hettmansperger, P. Rearick, D. Leggett, M. Downing, S. Swanger, K. Lutchmeinsingh, J. Holt, G. Gelroy. Row 3: R. Knepp, A. Weaver, K. Bear, T. Weaver, D. White, C. Nelson, W. Wiker, J. Colyer, S. Adams, M. Doroshenka, B. Rennell, K. Beck, N. Bell, J . Martin, M. Kurtzinge r. Back Row: R. McChesney, T. Markle, T. Spicer, S. Houtz, F. Lyons,

tirement village, and fundraisers for missing children.

Points earned for participation in various events enabled the members to go on a field trip this spring. Finishing the year with an annual banquet where teachers were recognized and awards were given for many competitions throughout the year, FBLA gained knowledge in business activities.

AIASA was the national organization for industrial arts/technology education students. Our local chapter, advised by Mr. Vernon, chartered about fifty students from the high schools. Although a relatively new chapter, they already boa~ted a national conference winner in Computer Aided Draftipg. The drafting class benefited from the contest by receiving over $ 15,000 in CAD software. They attended the state regional competition with winners continuing on to the national conference held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in June. School organizations such as these four are keys to a bright future!

FHA-Front Row: J . Jochen, I. Granlund, J . Brown, E. Peters. Back Row: Mrs. Soyster {adv.).

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Although a natural performer, Paul Mortimore shies away from the camera.

John Machi and Matt Badlali take turns singing for entertainment during lunch whenever the turntable fails to mechanize.

With all conce ntration focused on the system, John Machi prepares to rock the lunchroom during 6th period.

RADIO STATION路 Left to right:

T. Worman, M. Badiali, C. Shiffer, J. Stokes, J. Barlett, J. Machi (program director).

Taking requests from stude nts In the hall, DJ's Aaron Corn and John Stokes find instant celebrity status.

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Stage c rew time for the spring production includes Kathy Hall , Mary Bronzini and Allison Albinski adding their magical brushtrokes to the set.

"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women are merely players." For the students who were members of the State High Thespians organization, these words had practical meaning. The group, which consisted of students from the IHS, the SHS, and the Alternate Program, produced two plays and one musical each year. One of the plays was a full length play produced in the fall and the other was a short play that was taken to competitions in the state. The musical was produced in the spring and was accompanied by an orchestra of high school students. Thespians was under the advisorship of Mrs. Jacobs, an English teache r at th~ A.P. who had background in theater, and led by an e xecutive committee that organized meetings and made policy 'oecisions affecting the group. In addition to improving students' acting abilities, the organization offered the technical and production sides of the theater, such as costumes, set construction, makeup, props, and run crew.

Also, a couple of students were selected as assistant director and stage manager in each production. All in all, Thespians allowed students the opportunity to learn what it was li ke to work on and in a full le ngth production by developing their acting skills and technical theater abilities.

Our normally dull lunchtime routine was brightened by the appearance of the radio station this year. Staffed by student DJ's, the radio station played a mixture of music appealing to the diverse tastes of the student body. Even accepting requests, these students volunteered their lunch periods to provide the rest of us with entertainment.

THESPIANS 路 Front Row: D. Cohn, G. Schobert, M. P ressler, D. Miller, M. Mortimer, R. Ghosh.

Back Ro w: T. S chmalz, J . Buyan, C. Saperstein, E. Parizek, L. Leonard, J. Haag, N. Pe rsic, G. Ehlinger, J . Quick.

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The Student Advisory Committee was comprised of nineteen socially and culturally diverse students, representing every discipline in the school. Chartered by the school board for advice, SAC was committed to represent the opinions of the student body throughout the entire district. The committee, sponsored by Mr. White and Mr. Rodrick, concentrated on policy issues which were oiced through chairman Pawan Patil during the board's 1onthly meetings.

This year, meeting bimonthly, SAC discussed such chool-related concerns as teacher evaluations, the Faculty icholars award, the drug and alcohol situation, and open Jnch. After general discussion on each topic area, a pro>osal was drafted and submitted to the school board for lebate and a final vote.

SAC probably carried the most political weight, in that hey had direct access to the School Board. This organizaion might not have been highly visible, but it was the best ink between the students and the administration.

The dread of deadlines became a common terror for ,earbookers this year. "What do you mean we have 200 >ages due Friday or the yearbooks will have a fall deliviry?!?!" Jostens called the advisor, Mrs. York, and coiditors-in-chief, Elaine Naugle and Pawan Patil, many mornngs at 7 a.m. with desperate warnings that this year's book ,vas many pages behind. Yet, mind you, that with no lack of 1rm twisting, the editors and staffs found appropriate canJids, wrote meaningful articles, and designed imaginative

Chairperson Pawan Patil puts SAC as his number one priority this year.

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pages. One double page spread in this yearbook took, on the average, six hours of concentrated worktime from the photographers to the writers to the proofreaders - no joke!

Although the entire crew mainly consisted of first-year yearbookers who were initially clueless as to how to approach such a task, the wheels turned and the pages rolled out. The Custodial staff, with their pranks like, " ... boo!," or spooky stories of unleashed watchdogs running freely in the hallways, certainly enlivened our all-nighters. Certain things just cannot be done with a yearbook, but imagination and creativity fill this book because of the personality of this year's junior and senior student bodies.

The photographic pro, Dave Raupach (photo. ed.) drills it into Pawan Patil's head that one must REWIND the film before opening the case!

Turning to Ellen Moore (org. ed.), Elaine Naugle (ed.-in-chief) asks, " Did you make this stuff up?" No reply.

SAC - Front Row: C. Knight, K. Mecks troth, P. Eberhart, E. Naugle, D. Poole. Back Row: P. Patil, S. McDonnell, M. Ohmoto, R. Ghosh.

Our MVP, S haron Scanlon, maintains her smile while teaching newcomers Roy Austin and Pawan Patil how to crop. " Where is his head?!?"

"Hey, John Barlett (photo.) - where are my fi ve rolls of candids l needed by last Thursday's deadline? . . .. J ohn?"

YEARBOOK - Front Row: P. Patil, E. Moore, J .

Heim, A . Corn, J . Sto kes, J . Barlett. Ro w 2: J .

Bollag, G. Lingenfe lter, R. Donald, J . Glick, M. J ester, H. Confer, K. Meyer . Row 3: J . Levey, M. Pressler, L. Wenzke, J . Chapin, S. Scanlon, M. Eisenste in, L. Matason, B. Yoder. Back Row: E. Naugle, D. Cushing, R. Williams, Mrs. York, T. Williams, K. Winkleman, K. Spicer, K. Frantz, H. Hahn, J. Pepe, S. Frantz.

A he arty thanks to the fe w , the very few, dedicated - or at least sympathetic - friends that helped comple te this work. Reader - we hope we served your memory well.

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