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HATS OFF! Grabbing his head in exasperation, Sebastian Frithconcentrates on going over the Earth SOence text. The number of new science boOlcs kept the curriculum botil up to date and interesting. Photo B. Ki11s.

#Science was not my best subject in high school, but I studied and enjoyed it at Penn State, and eventually became a medical doctor."

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Jack Light Class of '32

CHILD'S PLAY. Straws in hand, Ben Smith, Kenny Sheaffer, and Josh Bender concentrate on blowing bubbles in biology. Teach· ers used inventive means

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CHECKING IT OUT.In the Auto Shop, Andy Smith, and Terry Dixon pay dose attention to a speaker. The program often invited guest presenters to bring in a higher level of expertise. Phblo by M. Kramer

!Memories "It really gave me a good well-rounded education. I got a job before I graduated路from high school in the field that I was training for." ~

Nicole Frank

Class of /91

IMPORTANT ISSUE. Re-

viewing his notes, Scott Binkley leads a discussion on sexual harassment. CAAT students often participated in school activities outside the program. Photo by M. Kramer

CAAT

GOOD WORK! On location, Mrs. Hershey and severalCAATjuniorstest stream life. Through the stream project, students learned about their field of study and aided the community. Piro/oily s. B;nkley

C.9L9l'T Offirs ~a[ Wor[c[ Insight about SHOPPING! Speaking with an instructor in the grocery store, Molly Fedon and Nicole Guenot collect data for their comparison unit. Classes went on location to add more spice to daily tasks. Plrolo by M. Kromer

by Becky Everhart and Nicole Guenot The Center for Applied Academics and Technologies (CAAT) offered many choices to its students. CAAT offered eleven different technologies from which to learn, from Agriculture Education to Cosmetology to Child Care. Each of these courses took three periods a day and offered a great education without relying completely on books and homework. Students also worked in teams, enjoyed hands-on class work, and went on many field trips, instead of sitting behind a desk for three periods. Learning occurred every day in the technology classes through a variety of instructional activities such as notetaking, observation, and experimentation. The students also traveled to various locations away from school to learn about their chosen career and to perform their skills. These trips included a car show in Carlisle, PA for the Transportation students, a hair show in Hershey for the Cosmetology students, and The Happy Valley Friendly Farm for the Child Care students. Applied Academics, the classroom component of CAAT, enrolled students from grades ten through twelve. Classes included Applied Communications, Applied Science, Applied Mathematics, and Applied Social Studies. The students started off the day with an interdisciplinary period for all grades together, where the focus was team-building, CNN watching, or a variety of other activities. The remaining two periods of the time block focused on either Communications and Social Studies or Science and Mathematics. Even though time spent in class was equal, the interdisciplinary grade weighed more on Communication and Social Studies. Applied Academics taught students how to solve problems and work cooperatively as well as how to act in the workplace. Throughout the school year, students went on educational field trips to places including Niagara Falls and the nearby Mead Paper Company. One parl:icularly interesting aspect of the program was the "stream" project, on which students worked for three weeks of the year. The students reinforced the banks of a stream so that the Native Brown trout could come back and live there. The successful presenters of the project won second place at a national environmental competition. They also presented the project at the state capitol building during National Vocational Education week. Their most gratifying result, however, was the projection of an over 200% increase in Native Brown Trout populations for future generations to enjoy. The CAAT program combined Technologies and Applied Academics to successfully prepare students for jobs after high school. The overall result was to send the participants out into the world after graduation prepared to tackle their future.

"Applied Academics help us understand what the employers want in the employees." ~

Gary Billett ~

Senior

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'The Librazy 'Encourages Stud楼 COOL DUDE. Shading his eyes from the lights of the South Libra r y, Chris Punshon finishes homework. The library carrels were a retreat for students who wa nted a quiet study environment. Plto1c> l1y B. Kiug

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by Austin Lee If someone were to try to learn every bit of information available in the library, his brain would explode. The North and South Building Libraries, with their many computer references and facilities, had a nice Greyhoundsized bus on the information highway. The numerous computers available could call many on-line services, all of which connected to other areas of information. Aside from having reference and reading books, the library also housed a special comer dedicated to helping students understand the cultures oi the many international students. The libraries' many ways of accessing information gave students not only the power to learn, but also the power to understand. With each successive year of increasingly intelligent children, the Information Highway was becoming a faster, more efficient way to gather information, in contrast to the traditional method of manually searching the card catalog and looking for books. Prodigy letstudents quickly search an encyclopedia, check what was new in sports, and evensend a letter to any other Prodigy user across the globe. When students wanted to check out a book not available in the school library, Access PA gave the students a way to do so through many other schools and small public libraries in Pennsylvania. SIRS and LIAS were two different ways to look up information using certain key words and to get the calJ number and other vital information on a book in less than two minutes. Proquest was a bit like an electronic readers' guide, but the database could also look up a specific type of article over the span of the globe in alphabetical order, a boon to the person with two minutes left until the bell rang. Most of these programs were in the acclaimed CD-ROM format to save time and shelf space. These programs were helpful, but for the computer illiterate, there was still a huge abundance of books. The South Library allotted space to educate students on cultures other than that of the United States. The numerous displays highlighted the major cultures present in the school but did not neglect the other global cultures. The displays showed art from certain countries as well as relevant statistics. Chongho Lee, a student who arrived at this school district from Korea, said simply, '1t's great!," an opinion shared by many. The displays helped students be less ignorant of each other's cultures. The libraries' s easy-to-learn facilities helped students finish a report, start a project, or just sit and read. The library also kept interested students up to date in the current events field by saving newspapers of past weeks. The library was a perfect place for filling up personal knowledge containers - the students' minds.

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ErikMcShea ~

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HURRY. In the computer room of the North Li"brary, David Vactor rushes to type a report. Students used the Swans if they did not o·wn one or if they needed to finish a project in school Phot"by K. Carl$on

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WIDERVIEW. Explaining what to do, lib11atian Mrs. Schell helps Andy Gatto use the PA AccessSyste,m. This computer network helped students to locate books fromlibrariesstatewide. Pltoto by J<. Carlsc11

WHICH MAGAZINE? Copying dowt1 information. freshmen Emily Will and Monica Eakin search the Reader's Guide for titles. Library periodicals were excellent references for reports. Pltoto lry K.Cnrl$<>n

"I remember when they [the librarians] installed the book sensors and alarms at the doors. The first video cameras, computers, fax machines, and on-line services in the school were in the library, doing things previously unthinkable." ~E

Keith Thompson

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THAT'S RIGHT! Scanning herpaper,Marci Bender corrects her homework. All three Erench teachers required the scholars to fix homework questions before turning the papers in to them. Plrolo by/. Fauoritt

Menwrie.s "One thing I remember, that even after the rule that we could not have holiday celebrations in class, in Mrs. Frick's Spanish class we did it anyway. She told us that so much of the culture involved a lot of celebrations of the holidays and she wanted us to experience it."

CONCENTRATION! With his thinking cap on, Camden Lindsay deliberates carefully as he completes yetanothervocabuÂˇ laryquiz. Vocabulary was often difficult, though necessary. Photo by/. Favorite

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36 FOREIGN

LANGUAGES

COMlDA! Adding sliced bananas, Nick Dorio and Will Reutzel show their Spanish N class a way to make fruit salad. The Spanish and French curricula required oral presentations. Photo by M. Parfitt

S tudyin9 'J{pw j{e[ps to Later FIESTA! Eating their way through Spanish class, Buan Kemp and Mr. Ramsey enjoy a midmorning delight. :\llaking and eating food was an enjoyable way to gain a better knowledge of the native culture. Photo by/. Favorite

by Sylvia Thompson During the times of difficult drills, endless vocobulary lists, and difficult-to-express essays, students often wondered why they had subjected themselves to the strain of learning a foreign language. However, once students went to foreign countries, they realized that the knowledge that they never thought would come in handy could save their lives. Foreignlanguagehadmoremeritthanmerelythat.As voiced by junior Jen Godlesky, '1t feels good to be advanced in Spanish, knowing that I can communicate with people from other countries." She also noticed another universal plus: "Spanish IV is a lot of fun!" That was what kept most students coming back. The school offered French, German, Spanish, and Latin to appeal to a variety of tastes and styles. Not only the languages but also the teachers were vastly different. The teaching methods ranged from watching videos to reading books and anything in between. Although none of the work was easy, sometimes the challenge just made it more enjoyable. According to Latin student John Terenzini, ''Mrs. Axt is one tough magistra, but she's pretty cool." Even though fun was important, when it came down to it, a foreign language was essential to anyone who wished to continue their education . Most colleges required at least two years of any language, sometimes more. With the ever increasing technology, communication with people who spoke a different language became something everyone needed. German teacher Herr Mutzeck explained, ''If you don't know a foreign language, you have limited knowledge of your own." Students also realized that having some other language under their belt would get them ahead in the job market. With people coming from Europe who had learned other languages since their early schooling, students here had to work hard in their high school years to compensate. Foreign language classes taught not only the language bu t also something much more important: culture. Most classes studied geography, manners, transportation systems, and anything else that would help the transition to a new country easier. As sophomore James Ellis stated, ''The German language provides students a means to express themselves in an unique cultural environment." Foreign language classes were an important and enjoyable part of the majority of students' schedules. They could sleep easily knowing that spending 47 minutes working a day would open a whole new world to them.

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because I actually enjoy speaking it and because I like learning about cultures and customs other than my own." * Meggie Crnic * Sophomore

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~tJg[ish 'lfpvefs ~ntertain and PEER EVALUATION. Framed by a flower painting, junior Jamie Colville discusses her essay with a classmate.Havingotherstudents critique a paper gave pupils an excellent source of input. Photo by K. Cnrlso11

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"Reading the book aloud in class really brings the story to life, and being Merlyn has allowed me a perspective on White's novel [T.H. White'sThe Sword and the Stone] that I

probably wouldn't have seen otherwise. Daniel Belsky Freshman

38 ENGLISH

Transportation to a deserted island run by little boys, a protrait of the fear oflife in South Africa, or a one period trip to the French Revolution were just some of the things that English classes offered students. They tackled everything from the idea that there was evil with.in all humans to the way the colonies handled adultery In English classes, students had the opportunity to gain insight from many different books. Over the course of their school career, they learned of the passion of love, as in Romeo and Juliet,, or of the triumphs and tragedies of the human race, as from The Grapes of Wratlz. Phil Woodring, a sophomore, affirmed this: "I gleaned. from Lord of the Flies that society is generally bad news." After reading other books such as Henrt of Dnrk11ess in tenth grade, and Wuthering Heights in twelfth grade, classes discussed what they had read with the teacher. A common technique teachers employed to determine whether the students had read was to have d1apter quizzes. "Wehave quizzes, but rarely class discussions. She tells us about the chapter and then gives us a quiz," commented Matt Turns, a jw1ior. For students who really enjoyed English, there were several electives offered to further expand their knowledge of the language. If they wanted to learn more about Writing, Journalism I and II were available. In Journalism I, students learned the basic tenets of journalism as well as a smattering of photography. Journalism II concentrated on producing the school paper, The Lion's Digest. For the more dramatic, the school offered. Introduction to Theater. Students studied the various faces of theater, from set const:uction to costume design. For those who enjoyed oral reports, there was Speech, which offered students a chance to sharpen their public speaking skills as well as to learn about the different types of communication. When taking th~varied courses, students applied their skills learned in the original English classes. For students who enjoyed ~writing, English class was the place to be. Assignments ranged from writing a hero myth to writing a set of paragraphs on literary devices in several American short stories. George Khoury, a jw1ior, liked English class because he enjoyed "being able to do several drafts before pie.king which essay to tum in." Asking for multiple drafts of an assignment was one way teachers attempted to refine the final product before grading. Students enjoyed reading, writing, or even simply being in English class. Andrea Stenger, a senior, said "I like my English teachers (Mrs. McWilliams and student teacher Ms. Willoughby) because they're always happy and smiling." For whatever reason students liked English class, the skills they learned there were invaluable.

THE STRANGER. Flipping tltrough the book by Albert Camus, senior Lindsev Myrick searches for a quote about existentialism. Studentsctiscussed philosophy as well as plot and setti11g. P/loto by D. Ubtn-Nowc/1

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â&#x20AC;˘ ART APPRECIATION. Looking through a book of paintillgs,Jenn Haringand Ms. Riley search fora portrait of a ballerina. Ellglish classes used different works as subjects of various essays. Photo by K. Carlson

QUESTION. Patiently raising her hand, sophomore Amy Brown waits for Mrs. Gentry to call on her. Becuase of a laek of class ti.me, not all students were able to voice their opinions. Pmlo b.v f. FIJ't'Orite

"Teaching in my hometown has given me a lifetime benefit of friendships that span several generations of residence in Nittany Valley. I am inspired to encourage that same spirit of community among the students in my classes." it<

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LET ME SEE. Looking toward Christine Portland, MattStroscheingrapplesfor the right phrase. To prove that they understood, students had to explain history and social problems in their own words. Photo by A. Mend

Memories "The teachers in the Social Studies department taught us how to explore different points of view and different ideas other than our own. I remember that Mr.Wentz did this especially." ~

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Class of '93 CRADLE. Holding up an old fashioned lacrosse stick, Adebola Adewumi describes the history of the Native American game. Part of learning about the past was teaching others of it. Photo by C. Clouse

40 SOCIAL STUDIES

THE WORLD BEYOND. Intent on his studies, Carlos Marshall reads about the South American culture. The ninth grade social studies course investigated non-European cultures. Photo by K Carlron

Socia[ Studies Opens 'Doors to HEAD OF THE CLASS. Jn

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the first row, Wes Weimer, Shelley Davenport, and l'\ick Gildow listen to Dr. Lechnar ramble. Desks were scarce in AP U.S. History, which was by far the largest history class. Photo by /.Favorite

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by Emily Rehring The wonderful world of Social Studies opened many doors for State High students. They not only learned important dates and statistics, but also learned a little about themselves at the same time. Most students found their social studies classes, which included such topics as World Cultures and American History, to be "Challenging, yet interesting" and to contain "the stuff that helps us understand society," as junior Mike McGill commented. Most students agreed that social studies courses provided fun and challenging experiences which would prove to be very beneficial in the future. Still, others were unsure of their feelings towards this class which state law required every student to attend. "There are just no words to express my feelings about Social Studies," said sophomore Suzi Kilareski. Freshmen and sophomores took courses in World Cultures, in which students learned about various cultures of the ancient world. The desired outcome of this two-year course was a deeper understanding and awareness of people throughout the world. "Social Studies gives you a chance to learn about other cultures and how people live, their way of life," remarked sophomore Liz Mack of her informative Social Studies experience. Juniors and seniors focused their thinking on more domestic studies in social studies classes. Students spent these years studying American history as well as importantissuesinmodemAmericancultureandsociety. Aside from learning important dates such as the year of the battle of Bunker Hill, students learned more about their own identity and gained greater insight towards their historical heritage. Social studies classes also gave students the opportunity to carry on debates about controversial topics with other students. When asked about her Advanced Readings class, senior Elif Ertekin commented, "The debates we get into are enlightening and usually very vicious! It's nice to hear what other students think about issues." Although students' opinions may have varied to some degree about social studies classes, many students thought of their Social Studies experience as an integral part of their high school career.

"Doc makes so many great comments and analogies that I have to write them down because they make a lot of sense. Sometimes my hand gets tired though, because he has so much to say."

Shannon Harner

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"At our school we are allowed to leave campus during free periods, so we obviously have a lot of responsibility. We have to stay out of trouble to keep the school looking good_" ~

Zach Eastman ~

Junior

42DELTA PROGRAM

Many people had questions about the Delta Program: What was it? How was it different from the high school? Was it for everyone? Few people actually knew the answers and therefore did not really u11derstand the program. The administration designed the Delta Program so that students parents, and teachers could develop a personalized learning experience for each individual student. The program achieved this goal by setting up an advising team, which consisted of the student, his parents, and a teacher. Each advising team met for the first ti.me in the fall, and then again periodically during the year to assess student progress. The hope was to meet every student goal by the end of the year. Another unique aspect of the Delta Program was a ten hour requirement of comm.unity service. Most students did not mind this requirement; in fact, they found their volunteer activities to be enjoyable. Matt Gouty, a junior, said, "I like to give back to my community some of what it has given to me. Too many people take from the community and never give anything back." The services ranged from recycling to baby-sitting, and even to the annual Red Cross Blood Drive. Freshman Maggie Trawbridgenoted, "Theblood drive is the most enjoyable activity. When I volunteered there, I felt that I was helping to save lives." Students actively participated in the Delta Program's application and administration. On the Advisory Council, parents, teachers, and students joined together again. Students made up the majority of the Council and the entirety of the Executive Board of the Council, chaired by senior Kirsten Wright. Every six school days, the Delta Program held an All School Meeting During this meeting, an Advisory Council representative summarized the decisions made at the Council Meeting. The participants of the Delta Program then openly discussed school issues. , Teachers and administrators encouraged students to voice their opinions and to contribute to the decisions that directly affected them. Another group and skill building activity occurred at the beginning of the school year when the entire school went on a camping trip called ''Retreat". The school spends two days and one night at Camp Blue Diamond establishing a sense of community, working on communication skills and problem solving techniques, and ha ving fun. Kirstin Smith, a senior who has been on Retreat 1 three times, said, " I like Retreat because it brings the 1 school together and helps people to be more accepting of other students." The Delta Program was not for everyone, but those , who chose to enroll cared about and took an active role in their own education.

FRIENDS ARE FOREVER Hugging each other tightly, Travis Santoro and Emma Weedensaygood-byeinthe hallway. The free time and comrade.rie helped to build strong friendships. Photo l•!f R. BrorJks

:Memories "I remember learning from my son (class of '83) that the AP (Delta Program) stressed the inside rather than the outside of the person. I thought that was a really neat philosophy, to develop the whole person."

Carol Houtz A HELPFUL WORD. Talking about an assignment, Darryl Davies and Michelle Taylor exchange viewpoints. Dialogue be.tween students and teachers was a vital aspect of Delta. Pluito by R. Bn><>l:s

FREE TIME! Leaving the building on Fairmont Avenue, Chris Wilkins heads downtown for lunch with friends. To Delta students, the en tire tov..'Il and beyond was their campus.

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COMPUTER VIRUS? Scanning the lines of his program, David Crandall checks for a possible glitch. With its emphasis on logic, AP ComputerScience was a partofthemathdepartment. Pr,,,to by D. Ubai-NOl«ll

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All I can think of to say about math is never be afraid to respectfully question the sum of authority now, and when your generation is in control, respectfully listen to the sum of questions."

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Class of '67

,FOUR, FIVE. Counting on her fingers, Sara Billet completes her Calculus homew ork. After relying on their graphing calculators for so long, upperclassmen found that they had lost some of their basic skills. PlrotobyK.Morris

44 MATHEMATICS

ONLY 5 MINUTES LEFr. Looking carefully, Gami Sanchez checks over his Algebra test. All too often, math tests left neither the time nor the luxury of double checking calculations. Photo by/. Favorite.

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NEED HELP? Sitting nearby, Mr. Harris, a paraprofessional, watches Nicholas Murray toiling away at a worksheet. The math paraprofessionals aided both the students and the teachers. Photo by J. Favorite

by Nick Gildow Math! The very word and the challenges it presented were enough to evoke fear in some people and enjoyment in others. The school required students to take at least three years of math for graduation, although many others opted to take more courses in order to prepare for courses or careers after high school. There were numerous levels of math courses for all grades in the school, ranging from General Math I to BC Calculus. Some students even chose to take math courses at Penn State to expand their knowledge beyond the confines of the high school curriculum. Students had a lot to say when asked about the subject of math, but the most common responses were either "it's pretty cool" or "it stinks." These fairly evenly-divided responses supported the fact that math was a class about which students had the mixed feelings. Teachers used inventive techniques to make the course interesting, however. Whichever math class students took this year, it was usually a welcome change from the class they had taken the year before. "I really like Algebra II this year much better than Geometry, because in Geometry you had to memorize a lot, and in Algebra II you can work more with numbers," said junior Beth Van Blargan. Bridget Kerlin, a junior in trigonometry, liked using the school's TI-81 and TI-82 graphing caculators for her math class. "I enjoy math because it's more concrete than other subjects. There's always a straight answer to the problems. The graphing calculators are also pretty neat." Some students did not acknowledge the value of math after school. Paulo Sica thought, "Too much stress is put on math and science these days. In this age, America thinks that she must have a nation of scientists to compete globally... the students themselves are being irrationally expected to be proficient in math and science whether they'll use the skills or not." Though in the minority, some students took a more balanced or indifferent view of mathematics, realizing it has both positive and negative aspects. ''Math can be tedious all by itself, but it is useful when applied in other subject," stated Bill Thies, a sophomore who was aware of the value of math in the "real world." The seniors had experienced the most with math courses. Senior Erich Reichley had a ultimately indifferent outlook on math. "It's there; I have to learn it." So whether students counted down the periods to math with anticipation or with dread, they realized that it was a subject that they had to take to fill the state requirements and to learn a life skill.

"Math requires a lot of work. You can't expect to do well in it just fooling around a lot and not doing your homework."

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'Educationa['Trips Jie[p to Stretch zzzzzz... Sawin g the proverbial log, Justine Welch and Alex Argo try to p revent jet lag on their way to France. Overseas scholars agreed that the time change was most difficult going to Europe. Photo lly P.Bal>ick

Ylcademic 1{_(ZJ!l(JZ09{S by Andrea Stenger

'1t was totally amazing to see these inte:resting sights and relics after hearing and reading about it so often. I gained so much more by seeing them first hand." ~

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Junior

46 EDUCATIONAL TRIPS

During the year, teachers took students beyond the confining walls of the school. Students had the opportunity to actually travel to another country to make its hi.story come alive, to conduct scientific research, or to learn from others through special programs at colleges. Dr. .Ron Wilkerson ventured to take twenty students around famous and historic sites in Europe. The juniors and seniors visited Rome, Engelberg, Lucerne, Nuremburg, Prague, and Salzburg. In Rome, they saw artwork which they had only seen in books before the trip. Among the more famous pieces were the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's sculptures, as well as Ben'lini' s Fountain of the Four Rivers. Doc's stories and history lessons became real. In Switzerland, the students hiked the Alps, and in Prague they visited the Jewish Quarter. David Perkowski reminisced about the trip: "When y0u think of Europe, especially places like Austria and the Czech Republic, you think 'far away, foreign, scary.' For us, it was just incredible. We had so much fun. Probably too much, now that I think of it." To experience the life of a data collector and scientist, five students and Dr. Tom Arnold joined forces with Scotti$h students to study geography and biology in Norway for three weeks. The U.S. contingent studied meteorology, attempting to determine the glacial fall winds and the heat budget of the Norwegian glacial valley. Jen Lyke11sremembered, "Although things were hectic for the first five days because n:one of the equipment was running, we all made a lot of great friends and had. an incredible time/ ' InJanuary, the group traveled to Dallas to present papers on their experiments, the heat budget, and the Katabatic winds. France and England were the destinations for about forty students. Mrs. Linda Kasmala took half the students in June, while Mrs. Pamela Babick took the others in July. The groups visited Paris, Versailles, London, Stonehenge, Euro-Disney, and Chartres. Sophomore Justine Welch said, ''It was a really great experience. I got to learn a lot about French culture. I would recommend it to anyone." Eight seniors attended Govemot'.s schools last summer. While having a good time, the students also learned a lot. Of her time at the Governor's School for the Sciences, Adria Lizska commented, "It was an experience I'm not likely to forget. On one hand you have the challenge of the course work, the professors and the stuclents themselves and the stress that goes along with that. On the other hand, I've never had so much fun in my life." All of the students on these trips proved that it was possible to have a great time while learning, and that summer can be very edueational.

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le11ce, DaVidKrentzmauan!:i Daviid Perkowski admire the beautyofEngelberg. The trek through Europe n'lade the scenery and culture come alive in a way thatuo blook cotikl flroto by A. Steiisu

:Jvle:mories "We just did not have any school sponsored educational trips back then, and very few athletic ones. ts today are privileged to have their education enhance by out-of-school activities." SHOR'J;' BREAK. Beside his campsite, Paul McCormic::k takes note of the el'lvironment of Norway. The scientists studied the biology 0ÂŁ the surround,ings along with glaciation. P/1010 by M.MaoDonald

SEPARATION? Quebec Parliament, Dan~~lle. Goldberg and BrendaPoorbangh discuss the province'SPproblems. The group had researched extensi_vely before l:raveli11g.Pho1t>.by K. Spielvogel

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Class of '25

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Taking a break from their presentation, senior Jason Logie and sophomore Rick Jones explore the other students' presentation sites during a Native American Day last autumn. From the start of the school year activities exposed students to cultures and ideas of which they had no previous knowledge. Programs such as Native American Day allowed students to explore the various aspects of other cultures. Plloto by c. cto11u FRESHMENALREADY?Talkingafterthe freshmen orientation, Jennifer Emigh discusses her hopes for the year with Elizabeth Carson. During the orientation, freshmen discovered and observed all that the school had to offer. Photo by E. Bo<c LAUGH THE NIGHT AWAY. At the academic award ceremony, Jeannie Schulte and Mrs. Detwiler enjoy each other's company. Students enjoyed their classes and the bonds formed with teachers. Plroto by D. ubt,,路NOW<ll

Mary Werle shows off her variation of the latest 1920's hairstyle. As time passed the student's hairstyles varied in length and up-keep.

John Moffit's senior picture displays the typicaJ student of the 1940's. As time flew by many stude1\ts displayed the style of the time.

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F~ie~ds In 1926 State High students attended school in a building known in 1995 as Fairmount Elementary and the Delta Program. At that time there 路 were only ten teachers, a principal, and fifty students in the graduating class. When comparing those figures to 199S's, one must wonder how State High remained the same closeknit school it had been seventy-four years earlier. Maintaining such a caring atmosphere after taking into account the diversity of students, teachers, beliefs, and interests seemed unlikely, buttheschoolcommunitystill managed to do it. It was this diversity which shaped State High as the students knew it. Having friends with different viewpoints taught students to be tolerant of and open to other cultures and the riches they had to offer. This interaction with others helped students become better people. As the students made their TRACKS THROUGH TIME they always remembered those who had influenced their lives and had enriched their minds and views.

During this year teacher William McAfee is one of the many who offers supportive efforts to the nation. When World War II started many people dedicated their time to the cause.

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Carly Abruzzo Girls' Swimming, Girls' Golf, Senior Senate, Newspaper, Job: Lifeguard Adeolu 0. Ad ewurni Girls' Basketball, Girls' Outdoor Track, SADD, SWAT, Impact Youth Group, Understanding Others, Symphonic Band, Concert Band Ariane Allen Lindsay E. Alter Thespians, Concert Choir, Madrigal Singers, Peer Listeners, Job: Paramount's Kings' Dominion

Larry Ammerman N icole Renee Antos Senior Senate, Student Government (Corresponding Secretary), Flag Football, Dance Mara thon Charles Asmus Erin Elizabeth Ault Concert Choir, District Chorus, SWAT, SADD, Dance Marathon

Jessica Auman Girls' Volleyball, Dance Marathon, SADD Tammy Auman Roger Austin Boys' Soccer, MOAS, IMBA, Debate Team, lAAC Susan Austin Cheerleading (Co-Captain), Peer Listeners, Student Government, Outing Club

FINALLY LEAVING. Looking over forms for graduation, Jacob Coraor and Marc Cushing order caps and gowns. Getting ready for graduation was an important part of being a senior. Plioto byÂŁ. Bose

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SHALL I SPEAK... At the Shakespeare Competition, Elizabeth Santoro recites a monologuefromRomeonnd /11/iet.This year was the last opportunity for seniors to participate in th~ competition. Photo by D. Ubc11-Nowcll

HAWAIIAN HULA. With flowers in their hair, Katie Barto and Angie Watson ride the senior class's Homecoming float. The creation of a senior float was one of many senior traditions. P/ioto by Y. Pickering

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THEGREATOUTOOORS. Enjoying the pleasant weather outside, Eric Lee plays ultimate frisbee. As seniors, many stud ents found themselves avoiding school work in favor of other activities. PlrotobyE. Bose HAIL TO THE COURT. Looking royal, Homecoming court nominees Missy Orzolek and Ben Robins ride regally in. the parade. Selectinga King and Queen was another senior tradition. P/ioto by Y. Pid<cri11g

Step after step, day after day, the members of the Class of 1995 travelled the path. At the end was the jump, the jump to the next path. Every senior walked this rough road in his or her approach to commencement. According to L. J. Gibb, while it was fun looking toward graduation, it was also "stressful because of all the college stuff and making decisions." "You want to graduate, yet the whole idea of growing up scares you," explained Juan Benavides. While college applications, graduation announcements, and prom plans were enough to keep every senior occupied, many found themselves spending time thinking about the new life that was quickly approaching them. For some members of the Class of 1995 this meant trying to find a job after high school, while for many others it meant moving on to college or some other form of education. For all seniors, however, it was an important change. Jess Kurland believed, "It's sort of like approaching the edge of a cliff and all the while wondering whether you'll jump or not when you get there." Seniors had to prepare to move forward beyond the high school. Even with all the hopes, fears, and dreams for their future, seniors had something to get them through: the path upon which they had travelled until that point had been a great one, and the memories and friends they had made would keep them company for whatever lay ahead.

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it all Worthwhile by Adeolu Adewumi Afterfouryearsofdealingwith work, activities, and teachers, the seniors had finally made it through high school. Never again would they need to walk through the hallways, and never again would they need to stare at chalkboards. Nor again would they ever need to talk to their teachers anymore in class. For some seniors this was good news, but for many others, there was usually at least one teacher who they would remember for the remainder of their lives. Such teachers may have been a math teacher who made proofs fun or an English teacher who made grammar simple. Whateveritwas, these teachers had something that made them stand out from the others. When asked who her favorite teacher was, Aerin Long responded, "My favorite teacher is Mrs. Knight, because of her cheery disposition." Like Aerin, some students found that teachers with strong personalities were most admirable. Yet there were also other characteristics that caused one teacher to stand out over others as "the favorite." For instance, Nathaniel Ling remembered that his favorite teacher was "Mrs. Gentry, because she was really funny." Many students such as Nathaniel found teachers with lively personalities to be most interesting. Whatever it was that made seniors admire their favorite teachers, many found that it was difficult to leave the school and their teacher friends behind.

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CLOSE ENOUGH FOR GOVERNMENT WORK. Lecturing to his class, Dr. Thomas Arnold distributes papers. Students remembered teachers with flamboyant personalities. Photo by D. Libt11-Nowdl

CLASS BEGINS NOW. Shuffling papers, Mrs. CarolAnn Gentry prepares to start teaching her English class. Many of the class of 1995 missed the teachers in the south building. Photo by J. Fnwritt JUST INTEGRATE! Solving problems, Ms. Debbie Wells helps Janet Geoffroy explore aspects of math. Teachers opened new doors for students and helped them widen their interests. Photo by D. Crandall

Ryan Bair Wrestling, Job: Damon's Restaurant Denise Baker FBLA, Mock Trial Team, Centre County Law Enforcement Explorer Post, Job: Hampton Inn Amy Balash FBLA, ASTRA, Job: Penn State, BiLo Victoria Lee Ballenger Softball, Cosmetology, VICA, Dance Marathon, Job: Meyer Dairy, Designers Denn

Renny Baney Transportation Technology, Job: Firestone Kevin Barbash Heather Elizabeth Barnes Girls' Golf, Flag Football, Dance Marathon, Job: Meyer Dairy, Volunteer: Centre Community Hospital Jaclyn Barnes

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Marie Barrickman Girls' Soccer (Co-Captain), lMBA Kathleen Barto Kelly Bartolomea Cheerlead.ing, Dance Marathon

A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME. In front of his class, physics teacher Mr. John Hopkins demonstrates an experiment. Students understood morewhen teachers took the time to explain material. Photo by E. Bose

CLICK CLICK. Trying to finish his work, Mr. Joe Boris types at the computer. Stude.n ts admired teachers who spent time in extracurricular activities like intramural basketball. Photo by D. Ubtn-Nowell

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John Bathgate Bernadette Bauer FBLA, Job: Atherton Hil ton, Weis Markets Chris Beatty IM Rugby, TSA, Job: Twin View Nursery Patricia Ann Beck VICA (Treasurer), CAAT (Hospitality and Food Service), Capstone, Dance Marathon, Job: Penn State Scanticon

Juan G. Benavides International Students' Club (Co-President), IMBA Emily Marie Benner SAC, SADD, Learning Enrichment, Job: Weis Markets Nicholas Berrena Football, Wrestling (CoCaptain), Student Government, Job: The Tavern Jason Anthony Bevilacqua Baseball, IMBA, IM Weightlifting

Neeraj Bhardwaj Student Government, Ski School Instructor, Leaming Enrichment Jason Edward Bickle Baseball, FFA, BCO, Job: Bilo, Sickle's Farm David Biddle Boys' Volleyball, Junior Olympic Volleyball, Job: Coolidge Kitchens Adam Bieily Baseball, IM'BA, Job: Bierly's Meat Market

Sara Billet March ing Band, Symphonic Band, Madrigal Singers Gary Michael Billett Student Governmen t, CAAT, VICA, Capstone, Job: George's Frosty Kup Gregory Billett Scott D. Binkley CAAT, Caps tone, Student Government (Alternate), Voice of Democracy, Homecoming Cou rt, Dance Marathon, Job: Nittany Lion Inn, PSU Football Parking Attendant

Daryl K Blood Marla Blood Christine A . Boland Job: G.0. Bonkerz Andrew Booth

Brett Borger Enakshi Bose Yearbook (Co-Editor-in-Chief), Knowledge Masters, SAC, Odyssey of th e Mind, Central Pennsylvania Youth Orchestra, Medieval Pageant, Renaissance Faire, Shakespea re Competition, Graduation Committee, Tang Soo Do, Vol unteer: Centre Communi ty Hospital Keith Brainaid Kenneth Brown

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HIGH TIDE. With clear water behind him and surf board in hand, Jesse Placky smiles for the camera. Students often enjoyed the warm weather and sun-

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VOICES RINGING. Singing for the audience during the Junior Miss competition, Andrea Jackson performs a song. Live performances were an important part of many students' hobbies. P/Joto by/. Favorite TOO SHARP? Preparing for an orchestra rehearsal, Andrea Stenger tunes her violin. Many students took pleasure in playing a musical instrument to enjoy themselves and to pass the time. Photo by K. Morris

Although the seniors in the school had many difficult classes, time-consuming extracurricular activities, and highly competitive sports, many members of the Class of 1995 found time to enjoy their favorite hobbies. Not only were these pursuits a welcome change from long hours of work, but also they provided students with a time to relax and prepare for other stressful activities. Many students participated in hobbies for a kind of calm and quiet. Some more hypnotic pursuits-running, reading, and 0thers - gave students a chance to simply relax. Commented Erik Steineron his hobby: "Juggling is the simple achievement of peace of mind, soul, and body." This unity achieved through the hobby increased both the time spent on it as well as the influence it exerted on the hobbyist. Many seniors spent time on their assorted pastimes to remove themselves from the stress of school, college applications, and other responsibilities. Adeolu Adewumi, an avid reader, explained, '1 just love it [reading] because I can get into the book and remove myself from the worldaroundme."Formanystudents, their interests helped make their non-interests more tolerable. Although hobbies occupied the valuable time of seniors, they still aided the Class of 1995 in maintaining sanity. In the end, hobbies gave seniors a much needed break while affecting their outlooks on life.

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At the time when seniors were preparing to leave the school, it seemed appropriate to share some hard-won wisdom with the remainder of the school's population. Leaving the school behind after graduation, the seniors wanted to ensure that they had passed it into able hands. Many seniors felt that it was important for underclassmen to know that the school was one of the best in the nation. Many seniors felt that all students should take advantage of the great teachers and the many resources that the school offered. Of the Internet resource newly installed in the school, Patrick Wang said "The Internet allows you to research entire projects and papers without stepping foot inside a library." For next year's incoming senior class, many experienced seniors had words of advice and wishes of good luck for the ominous college search that was to come. "Start early..." advised Tami Mohr in regard to completing the tiresome college application forms before the application deadlines. Some seniors had other words of advice to offer to the underclassmen. "I would advise underclassmen to relax and have fun in school as well as to take academics seriously. It is possible!" said Enakshi Bose. She shared the opinion of those students who felt that even when dealing with academics, teachers, after school activities, and other commitments, one should always approach those situations as a challenge.

LEARNING IS FUN. Setting a studious example, Paula Crust completes an assignment in the North Library. Seniors advised others to make use of the many resources available. Photo lly C. Clouse

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Carrying his mace, Drum MajorJoeRozelleprepares to lead the marching band ata football game. As leaders, seniors felt and showed a lot of school pride. Pl1otoby /. Favorite

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paper handy, freshman Hilary Gittings and Sara Billet help organize the Renaissance Faire. Seniors interacted with underclassmen through various committees. Photo by K. Carlson

Matthew Campbell Wild Dream Team (Treasurer), IM Bowling, Job: Mike's Video Bethany R. Canner Field Hockey, Girls' Indoor/ Outdoor Track Kathryn L. Carlson Yearbook (Academics Editor), Youth and Government, Youth for a Change, Peer Listeners, Junior Miss Finalist, Job: Bucks County Coffee & Nut Co. Richard Carson Little Lion Mascot

Patrick Casey NBA, Marching Band, Concert Band Frank Cassella Angela Michelle Caster Football Manager, Girls' Outdoor Track, Peer Listeners, SADD, Senior Senate, Job: Monogram Centre Simon Cheung

Peimin Chi International Students Club, Math Oub, Chemistry Oub Debra Chin Acclivity, Sign Language Club Shao-Chi (Tony) Chin International Students Club, Chess Oub, Math Club, !MBA Christine A. Oouse Yearbook (Theme Editor), Thespians, Acclivity (Co-Layout Editor), Newspaper, Student Government

Dorothy Cocolin Jennifer Cohick Flag Football, Dance Marathon, Job: Meyer Dairy, Volunteer: Centre Community Hospital Amy Compton Christopher Connelly

Esther Cookson Youth for a Change (Coordinator), National Youth Service Day, MOAS (Treasurer), Sign Language Club (President), Acclivity, Junior '.'v1iss Finalist, Thespians, Musical Theatre, District Ch orus, Concert Choir Lisa Copper Jacob B. Coraor Ice Hockey, Boys' Track, Job: S.J. White Construction Carla Corl FISH, Senior Senate, Outing Club

Christy Cox Wrestling Manager, FFA, FBLA, Concert Choir Ryan Craig Laiua Olivia Croft Majorettes (Co-Captain), Indoor Twirling Squad, Junior Miss Finalist, Job: Lifeguard Daniel Cross

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Paula Crust Marc Cushing Ron Dague Peer Listeners, JM Weightlifting, Job: Excel Model, Zimm's Matt Daley !MBA, Job: Mario and Luigi's

Patrick Daniels Jessica Decker Flag Football, Job: Pennsylvania Pizza

Shannon Decker Wrestling Manager, FBLA, Flag Football, Job: Eat'n Park Keely Deutsch

Alisa Devlin Fine Arts Club, SWAT Tamara Diaz Flag Football, !MBA, Girls' Soccer, Outing Club Joshua Dirsmith Christopher Dixon Wild Dream Team, Football, JM Weightlifting, Special Olympics

Jason Dixon Boys' Cross Country, Boys' 1.ndoor / Outdoor Track, IMBA Jennifer Dixon Girls' Cross Country, Girls' Indoor/Outdoor Track, !MBA, Flag Football, Outing Club Sean Dixon Boys' Cross Country, Boys' Indoor/ Outdoor Track Jeffrey Doerr

Thomas Dopkin !MBA, Wrestling Nick Dorio Boys' Basketball, Boys' Outdoor Track Stacey Dorman Job: Nestlerode & Co., Excel Model Judy K. Doty Silks, Capstone, CAAT (Child Care), Job: The Leaming Station

Jeremy Dreibelbis Wrestling, Building Construction, Job: Woodcrafting Elizabeth Dubbs Flag Football, Parks and Recreation Softball Benjamin Dubois Heather Duck

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UP AND AWAY. Hoping for a rebound, Diana Thiel watches the basketball go to the hoop. Senioritis caused students to pay less attention to work and more to fun activities. l'lroto by D. Libc11路Nowcll

PAYATIENTION.Staring off into space, Kim Vaughn and Rosanna McCalips struggle to stay awake in class. Concentrating became more and more difficult as the year drew to a close. Photo by D. Libe11-Nmuct1

Senioritis: what exactly was it and how did it affect this year's senior class? "When high school is pointless," Andrea Stenger explained, "and I will do anything other than schoolwork." Most seniors afflicted with this insidious and highly contagious disease agreed with her definition. Even for those whose futures after high school still hung uncertainly in the air, the symptoms of senioritis -- getting up late, cutting class, leaving homework undone, falling asleep in class, or simply longing to do any of these - appeared very early on in the school year. "I've had it since day one," Dan Cross averred, '1t's real, it's there ..." Some students contracted senioritis even before they became seniors, probably through frequent contact with those already infected. "I think I went through senioritis in my jwuor year," said Rosemary Garmire. However, there were many who refused to succumb to senioritis until they could afford to do so. "I don't have it just yet butihavesomeof the symptoms," said Simon Cheung. "It's a degenerative disease." For many, it would only hold off until the stressful and tedious process of college applications had finally ended. As Sarah Reidell put it, "I can't let go until February, and then ..." Then, the teachers could only brace themselves for the spring. Perhaps it was a little too much to expect exemplary conduct from students so close to leaving the school for good.

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FOUL SHOT. Preparing to shoot, Roger Austin tries to help his intramural basketball team win. Many students remembered participating in sports as an integral part of high school.

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Looking back upon their high schoollives, seniors recalled many memories, both good and bad. Some included fun times, while others served as reminders of the countless nights spent studying for tests and writing term papers. Students carried these memories with them for the rest of their lives. When asked a bout his favorite recollection, Nathaniel Ling said "My fondest memory from high school was spending time with my friends, just hanging out." Many students shared his opinion that time spent with friends constituted some of the best-recalled moments from high school. Andrew Shum, after being questioned about his recollections, said his funniest memory was "Being sabotaged by my MCB [Biology1partner during my junior year. (He knows who he is.)" Many students had memories about funny incidents which they would carry with them for the years to come. One creative and humorous senior who wished to remain anonymous cited lyrics from Metallica song "Dyer's Eve" when asked about reflections of high school: " 'Dear mother, dear father, what is this hell you have put me through?'." From another song, Nirvana's "OnAPlain," Eric Lee quoted, " 'One more special message to go and then I'm done, and I can go home.' " Though some were great and some otherwise, memories from high school stayed with every graduating senior for life.

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SONG AND DANCE. Performing at the Alma Mater assembly, Lindsay Alter and Emmalia Roufos-Abbey entertain the audience. Seniors had memories of performing at school functions. P/Joto by A. Metzel NO SPACE.Without much room to walk, Jim Gentry finds his way. Though probably not a favorite memory, many students found crowded hallways to be a trademark of the school. Photo by D. Liberr·Now•ll

Michael Dudis Tristan Dunham Alison Dunleavy IHS Club, Fine Arts Oub Kristen Lee Dzvonyicsak Senior Senate, !MBA, Rag Football, Dance Marathon, Job: Foxdale

Daniel Earl IM Lacrosse, Boys' Swimming, IMBA, Job: Lifeguard Shawn Paul Ebeling Job: Weis ~arkets Linda Edwards Parks and Recreation Softball, SADD, Youth Group Bryan Ekdahl Diversified Occupations, Job: Weis Markets

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THERE SHE IS. Looking regal, Centre County Junior Miss Sharon Werner rides in the Homecoming parade. Students fondly rcalled these rewarding experiences from high school. Photo by Y. Pickering

Alicia M. Ellis Girls' Cross Country, Girls' lndoor/OutdoorTrack, Dance, Rag Football, Dance Marathon, Junior Miss Finalist, Job: Eat'n Park Angela Erb Softball, Rag Football, IM Weightlifting, Job: Damon's Elif Ertekin Yearbook (Senior Editor), Central Pennsylvania Youth Orchestra, Math Oub, Chemistry Club, Medieval Pageant, Internet Student Trainer, Volunteer: Centre Community Hospital Daniel Etters

HUNGRY? Waiting in the cafeteria line, Shawn Ebeling and Christine Boland prepare to get their meals. Seniors remembered the moments they spent with friends. Photo by O. L.ibt:11路Nowtll

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Becky Ann Everh art VICA, FFA, Square Dancing, Da nce Marathon, Empire Beauty School, Capston e, Job: Schoeman's Beauty Supply, Family Farm Jeremy Everhart Football, lM Weightlifting, Diversified Occupations, Job: USDA Pasture Lab Shannon Leigh Ewing Cooperative Work Experience, Student Government, Senior Senate, Flag Football, Job: Giant Amy Falck Fine Arts Club, RCA, IHS Club, Civic Chic, Job: Daily Grind, Volunteer: Centre Region Crisis Pregnancy Center Jennifer K. Favorite Girls' Diving, Majorette, Yearbook (Photo Editor), Leaming Enrichment, Modified School Day, SADD, French Oub Mo Uy Ann Fedon Student Athletic Trainer, VICA, Understanding Oth ers, Empire Beauty School, Capstone, Dance Marathon, Volun teer, Job: University Park Nursing Home, The Waffle Shop Daniel Ferraro Boys' Volleyball, TM Rugby, Student Athletic Trainer Su san Ferretti Thespians (Treasurer), Concert Choir, Photography, Flag Football, Dance Marathon Stanley Fields Football (Captain), !MBA, Diversified Occupations, Job: Hi-Way Pizza John W. Fike Ill CAAT, Job: Wendy's Andrew O. Finley IM Lacrosse, Outdoor Activities Joel Firebaugh Boys' Volleyball, !MBA, SWAT

Corinna H. Fisher Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Cen tral Pennsylvania You th Orchestra, Musica Femina Jaime L. Fisher SADD, Cooperative Work Experience, IM Bowling, Job: TJ Maxx Carolina R. Fleck SADD (President), Gi rls' Golf (Co-Captain), Girls' Basketball, Student Senate, Volunteer Basketball Coach Samuel Fle tch er JMBA, Job: Toftrees

John .Fornal Kristi Fortney IHS Club, Fine Arts Club, Job:

Foxdale Bryan Foster Football Lance Foster Job: Bi Lo

Nick Fotis Football, Newspaper, Peer Listeners Liam Frank Boys' Volleyball, Junior Olympic Volleyball, Learning Enrichment, Stage Crew Jennifer Hadley Frank el Jeffrey Fredericks Wild Dream Team (President), Key Club, St. John's Youth Group, Special Olympics Bowli ng, Job: McDonald's, Volunteer : Wea ther World, Habitat

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WORKING TOGETHER. Comparing notes, Brigitt Heier and Ben Robins complete an assignment. Often, the best way to accomplish goals was through cooperative efforts. Photo by o.

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FUTURE DREAMS. Recognizing the injustices in the world, Rosemary Garmire shares her vision of change. Activities such as Understanding Others helped seniors express their hopes. Plroto by M. Parfitt DEEP THOUGHTS. With an intent look upon her face, Debbie Chin walks through the halls at school. Students contemplated ways of improving their own world in and out of school. Photo by D. Li1Je11-Nowell

As students finally prepared to leave the school forever and enter the real world, the members of the graduating class had many desires for improving their world. Seniors had colorful ideas and wishes for tackling the difficulties that the world faced. They hoped that after graduating they wouldput these ideas to work. When asked the question "If you had a wish for the world, whatwoulditbe?", many seniors voiced what they felt were the world~s most trying challenges of the day. After much thought, Linda Edwards said that she would wish for "the ending of racial discrimination within our society." David Liben-Nowell declared, '1 think Rodney King said it best: 'Can't we all get along?"' Despite the many difficulties that the world faced, seniors found that they were able to dream of a day when the largest problems would not exist. There were, of course, some seniors who took a lighter attitude towards the entire issue. Ariane Allen said that she would wish "to have three more wishes." Roger Austin stated that he would like for "everyone to be like Erik Steiner...heinvents cool things for everybody." The seniors, leaving the school and moving on to something new, faced many difficulties in the world which would eventually need resolution. However, with their wishes, desires, and creativities in place, seniors could begin to help working to resolve the problems.

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as role models for all by Karen Morris Anyone could be a hero. Heroes were a source of inspiration and a basis for philosophies. The school's seniors chose many different personalities to list as their heroes. Corinna Fisher cited the entire cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation: "Especially Worf, he is stoic and knows what he wants." Beth Goulart named Captain Jean-Luc Picard as inspirational. Actors and dancers ranked high as heroes because of their fame. Their work on or off stage made them inspiring. Musicians inspired many with their varied styles. Beth Goulart also named tenor saxophonist Joshua Redman as one of her heroes. Francis Menotti listed Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: "He was more than just a musician." Menotti also listed Harry Houdini. He said, "He was a wonderful magician because he went from being poor and using magic to support his family to making it a successful career." He also described his heroes as those "who are more than one-dimensional." Other inspiring figures were teachers and philosophers. Not all heroes were distant. Parents and other relatives were heroes to some. Ariane Allen said her mother was her hero: "I guess because she has done a lot more for me than anyone else in my life. All the little things." Heroes ranged from musicians or actors to religious figures or relatives. Whatever theirrelationship, heroes affected a person's morals, career and personality.

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LITT EVERY VOICE. At

the Martin Luther King, Jr. Assembly, Ryan Hayes sings for the school. Assemblies gave students a chance to honor those who made a difference in the world. Plroto by D. Libe11路N<nuell FLOWERY PRAISE. Pin-

ning a flower on his mother, Charlie Asmus shows his appreciation. Students felt that close relatives such as parents exerted a great deal of influence. Photo by Y. Picl<cri11g

HONOR. Watching carefully as an army officer examines radar plots, Bryan Foster learns abou t the military.Students oftenadmired thosewhodedicated themselves to their country. Photo by D. Libe11路Nowell

Jonathan Friedman International Relations Club (Vice-President), Newspaper, Boys' Tennis, Student Government, Volunteer: Schlow Library Catherine Marie Fritton FBLA, Job: Kenny Roger's Roasters John Fuge Erin Fuls Electromechanical Technology, CAAT, Learning Enrichment

Andrew Gaertner Wild Dream Team (Social Chairman), Special Olympics, IM Bowling, job: Penn State Mens' Swim Team Michael Gahagan Football, Boys' Indoor/ Outdoor Track, Student Government, Centre Dance Heather Lynn Garland Girls' Swimming, Flag Football, Marching Band, Job: Lifeguard, Volunteer: Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital Rosemary Garmire Understanding Others, SWAT, Student AIDS Educators Matt Garton Leaming Enrichment, IMBA, Job: Fan Fair Benjamin James Gearhart CAAT, Building Construction Occupations, Boys' Track James Gen try Boys' Soccer Jane t Geoffroy Marching Band (Rank Leader, Uniform Coordinator), Concert Band, Internet Student Trainer, Job: Ce.n tre Daily Tunes, Hardees

Amy Gerber Holly Ghaner Flag Football, Dance Marathon, SADD L.J. Gibb FootbaU, Boys' Basketball, Boys' Track, Understanding Others, Student Government, SWAT, Concert Choir Anita Gibboney

Heather Glanert SADD, USVBA Volleyball, Job: Lifeguard, Volunteer: Penn State Child Care Center Jeff Globun Football, Job: Eat n' Park Danielle Goldberg Kirk Goldsberry IMBA, Gordon Hughes Association, Job: Mario and Luigi's

Hawley Goodall Cheerleading, Dance Marathon Beth Marie Goulart Marching Band (Rank Leader), Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Band (President), French Club (President) Amy J. Gray Cheerleading, FBLA (VicePresident) Sharon L. Grenoble FFA (President), Elks Teenager of the Month, Sexual Harrassment Committee, PCC Leadership Conference, Job: Weis Markets

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Lara Gricar Flag Football, IMBA, Girls' Cross Country, Dance Marathon, Equestrian Competition, Job: Irving's Bagels Robert Grimm Nicole Guenot Diversified Occupations, Job: University Park Nursing Center Matthew Hagen Football, IMBA, Skiing, Job: Mario and Luigi's

Benjamin Hager Matthew J. Hagg Baseball, Boys' Cross Country, Boys' Indoor Track, IMBA, Student Government, Job: Toftrees Golf Course Jo Ellen Hall Girls' Basketball, Flag Football, SADD (Co-Vice-President) Heather Hammerstedt Senior Senate (VicePresident), Girls' Soccer, Olympic Development Soccer, Tussey Mountain Racing Team

Marisa Hanson Delta Program, Thai Boxing, Job: Ye Olde College Diner, PSU Dairy Breeding Research Lab Linton A. Hargrove Genia Jolene Harpster FFA, FBLA, Sexual Harassment Committee, Wrestling Manager, Softball, Job: Genia Farms Jamie Harpster FFA Reporter, Work Experience

Lisa Harpster Senior Senate <Treasurer), IMBA, Flag Football, Centre Dance, Girls' Cross Country, Girls' Indoor/Outdoor Track, Dance Marathon, 4-H Michelle Harpster Cheerleading Trista Harris Job: Lion's Pride Jean Harrison

G regory Robert Hartle CAAT (Building Construction) Carly Rebecca Hayden Marching Band (Rank Leader), Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Job: Shoney's Ryan Hayes Football Manager, Boys' Indoor I Outdoor Track, IMBA, Understanding Others, Senior Senate, Community Service, Job: Mario and Luigi's, College Pro Painters Stephanie Hazle Majorette (Co-Captain), Indoor Twirling Squad, Flag Football

Matthew Hefferan Football, IM Weightlifting, Job: Giant Robert Heidrich S.C. Legion Baseball Brigitt Jo Heier Girls' Tennis (Co-Captain), Lion's Digest (Co-Sports Editor), Student Government Janet Heim Field Hockey, Flag Football, Senior Senate, !MBA, Leaming Enrichment, Morning

Announcements, Job: Pebble Creek and Keystone

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A LONG WAIT. Standing in line, Jo Ellen Hall and Linton Hargrove wait to turn in their money for caps and gowns. Seniors found that the entire wait for graduation was a long time. Pliotoby D. Libe11-Nowell

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TAPS. Performing at alumni day, Francis Menotti plays his trumpet for the returning grad uates. Next year, the seniors would be the ones returning for alumni day. Photo by D. Liben路N(Jlue/I

MAROON OR WHITE? Handing in her money, Jenna Keil orders her cap and gown. For the grad uation ceremony, the school required every senior to order a cap and gown. Photo by D. Liben-Noruell

Ask a group of seniors what the word graduation meant, and one found as many responses as there were seniors. To some students in the school, the word graduation conjured up feelings of freedom: freedom from being locked up behind school doors 路 and from having to wait for the bell to ring before leaving class. To Susan Karakawa, the word meant "saying good-bye" - leaving old friends and being away from home. Carly Hayden agreed. Graduation made her think of "crying, because I'll miss my friends that aren't graduating." Other seniors saw graduation as a steppingstone. "Up until now, all we've known is kindergarten, elementary school, junior high, and high school," remembered a senior who wished to remain anonymous. For many seniors, graduation only meant more school, in the form of college. While some seniors found that a scary thought, the thought that high school was finally over provided a sense of relief for others. To some, the word graduation was not so emotional. It meant June, happiness, and tassles. Maybe Eric Ross summed it up best. To him, the word graduationmeant "Finally!" When asked "Finally what?" he replied, "Just finally." Formanyseniors the road was long, the work was difficult, and the future was uncertain, but after June 10th, the seniors could celebrate the end of career as school students. The seniors had finally arrived.

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THE HUNT IS ON. In the counseling office, Janet Geoffroy searches through the collection of books on colleges. The counseling office provided help to students who needed information. P/1010 by o. l.ibcn-Nuwell

from the past by Andrea Stenger Seniors breathed a sigh of relief this year as the first semester came to an end because with it came the end to the college application process. Throughout the first semester, seniors spent their time writing essays, handing out teacher recommendations, and worrying about their grades. Generally, students had differing opinions about the college admissions process. Erik Steiner said that the college applications process was "a severe test of academia, composure, and sense of being." Many students agreed that it was difficult to finish all applications before the deadline. The often rigorous applications required students to write essays and list their activities, achievements, and awards. Many admissions officers spoke about the essay either "making or breaking" a student's application, thoughallagreed that every part was important. Some students, like John Terenzini, reacted casually to the application process, claiming that there was "Nothing to it." Jane Rubba agreed, commenting, "My decision wasn't that hard. I had a choice between Penn State and Penn State." Because of the low cost of attending Penn State for students whose parents worked at the university, many students found it to be a reasonable choice. Finally, the wait for responses began. Although the wait was long and somewhat stressful for many, it was nothing compared to all the work they did during the college applications process.

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SMITH COLLEGE? Waiting for a college representative to arrive, Sarah Reidell looks at college brochures. Searching for information was a vital part of the application process. P/1010 by D.

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FINALLY FINISHED. Looking relieved, Tamara Diaz hands in her college application to secretary Mrs. Marjorie Bennett. Seniors were often happy after finishing their applications. Photo by D. Libcn路Nowcll

Christopher Heinz SADD (C o-Vice-President), Youth Group, Modified School Day, Boys' Swimming, YMCA National Swim Team Matt Heinz Boys' Swimming, YMCA Swimming, Youth Group, SADD, Job: Omnicomp, Inc., Volunteer: Easter Seals, Brookline Samantha Herbert Job: BiLo Susan Herrick

Matthew Herrle Flag Football Coach, Football, lMBA, Job: Mario and Luigi's Craig Hettche Shawn William Hintosh Football, Boys' Indoor Track, Baseball, IMBA Hannah Lee Hippely Job: The Deli, Autoport

Joshua Hoffman Todd Hoffman Musical Theatre J essyca Hogan Wild Dream Team (VicePresident), I<ey Club, Choraliers, Special Olympics, Job: Shoney's Katherine M. Hohenbrink Flag Football, lMBA, Outing Club, Senior Senate, Dance Marathon

Lou Anne Hohnka Girls' Cross Country (CoCaptain), Girls' Indoor /Outdoor Track, Flag Football, Leaming Enrichm ent William Houtz Football Amanda Howard Christopher Hsi Boys' Soccer, IMBA

Justin Hughes IMBA Jennifer Hung John Hun.ter ke Hockey, Hunting Michael Hurvitz Boys' Soccer, IMBA

Victoria Andrea Jackson Junior Miss Finalist, Marching Band (Left Guide), SADD (Secretary), Concert Band (Secretary), Concert Choir, Understanding Others, Girls' Basketball Adam Martin Jarrett Boys' Volleyball, Girls' Volleyball Manager Faisal Malik Jilani International Students Club, Volleyball, Cricket Carol M. Johnson Centre Dance, Senior Senate, Student Government, IMBA, Flag Football, Junior Miss Finalist, Outing Oub, Dance Marathon, Job: Irving's Bagels

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Elizabeth Johnson Matthew Jones Megan M. Jones Girls' Volleyball, Girls' lndoor/ Outdoor Traci<, Youth Group, White Water Canoeing Nationals Finalist Emily Kaltreider Thespians, SADD, Dance Marathon, Dance

Alison Kanour Softball, Senior Senate, Peer Listeners Susan Karakawa Horseback Riding, Centre Equestrians, 4-H (Treasurer), Pony Club (Secretary), Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Band lain J. Keddie Math Oub, Chemistry Club, Knowledge Masters (Co-Captain), Chess Team, IM Ultima te Frisbee Jenna Keil

Crisinda Kelley FBLA (Secretary), FFA, Job: BiLo Se-Hoon (Steve) Kim Cohav Kimmel Katherine Kisner Volunteer: Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital

Brandon Knepp Football, Boy's Outdoor Traci<, IM Rugby, Job: Highway Pizza John Kocet !MBA, IM Weightlifting, Boxing, Job: Accu-Weather Elisabeth Kool SADD, Youth Group Janice Elizabeth Kordes Symphonic Band, Marching Band (Senior Representative, Rank Leader), Concert Band, FBLA, SADD, Job: Shoney's

Brandon Kotulka Boys' Golf, IMBA John Kovalchik Kelly Kowalczyk Girls' Swimming, SADD, Junior Miss Finalist, Job: Lifeguard Heather Ann Kowalski Girls' Diving

Martin Kozaczek Chemistry Club, Youth For a Change, IM Ultimate Frisbee, lntemet Student Trainer, STAT, Job: Sears Terrence Krumrine Electromechanical Training, CAAT Jessica Kurland Marching Band (Rank Leader), Concert Band, Symphonic Band (Secretary), Peer Listeners Marc E. Laborde IM Bowling, IMBA, Little Lion Mascot, Job: Penn State Parking, Northland Bowl

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ENGROSSED. Quietly reading in the Leaming Enrichment room, Natalie Smith finishes her homework. Students often made use of the many resources in Leaming Enrichment.

Creatirle options for by Lindsay Alter

Photo by S. Fmv:tti

GETIING IN SHAPE. Jn the midst of fall training, Adam Jarrett uses Modified School Day to prepare for sports. This option allowed seniors to spend their time on various activities. Photo by D. Ubm-Nowrll IN TUNE. Playing his guitar, Juan Benavides uses music to relax in Learning Enrichment. Students often used the room to take a break from a long and difficult day. Photo by D. li/Je11路 Nowell

For most students their senior year represented a time to do everything that they had always wanted. The Learning Enrichment and Modified School Day programs enabled seniors to pursue opportunities in all areas of interes t at a "hands on" level through different methods outside of the regular routine. When asked about her Learning Enrichment experiences, senior Emmalia Roufos-Abbey responded, "Leaming Enrichment lets me explore my interests by giving me opportunities I wouldn'tnormallyhave. Through the LE program, I've gained mends and connections that will be helpful when it comes time to make career decisions." This seemed to be the opinion of many students involved in either Learning Enrichment or Modified School Day. In these programs the students constantly met people who had a strong influence in their fields of interest. Martin Kozaczek described his feelings about the program: "LE allows me to meet many new people and undergo new experiences." Students with Learning Enrichment or Modified School Day in their schedule spent part of their day doing anything from enrolling in Penn State classes to teaching elementary school children to working on school projects and activities. The choices available through these programs made them an essential and effective part of many seniors' lives.

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to junior hi9h school by Kelly Lotts As the seniors trudged forth in their final year of high school, many looked back to remember their previous years in junior high. From Fun Nights and first dates to lockers and "real" homework, the two years that students spent in the windowless school were definitely memorable. For some seniors, the best memories were those of the oncea-month Friday nights they spent with their friends. Stacey Martilotta remembered, "Fun Nights were the best because the girls were in the commons dancing and the boys played basketball, and the only time they came out of the gym was for the big spring dance." Even those who did not enjoy Fun Nights remembered other experiences. For many seniors, the most prominent memories were those that involved classmates of the opposite sex. Students found it easy to look back on those years and laugh. As Heather Kowalski remembered, "A relationship meant that two people had the title'going out.' They got nervous talking to each other, and it was a big deal to hold hands!" Although junior high only lasted for two years, learning experiences filled those months with memories to last students an entire lifetime. For some, the memories were happy, while others agreed with the eloquent expressions of Francis Menotti: "Those two years of peer pressure...will sound a discordant memory compared to the other ten years of school."

72 JUN IO R HIGH

FRIENDS FOREVER. Enjoying the company, Aerin Long, Janet Heim, Carly Abruzzo, and Jeff Shoemaker have fun. Seniors looked upon junior high as a time for making friends. Photo from Rugged Club 1991

SERVICE WITH A SMILE. Dressed up for Halloween, Rosanna McCalips and Susie Ferretti pose as a maid and a butler. Seniors often fondly recalled holiday memories from the past. P!roto from Rugged Club 1991 FUN! Smiling, Megan Jones, Eliza beth Koot, Chris Heinz, Brigitt Heier, Kelly Lotts, and Sharon Werner pose at Fun Night. Seniors remembered good times from their junior high days. Photo from Rugged Club 1991

Joseph Ladrido Charlotte Lafer Football Manager, Student Athletic Trainer, Flag Football, Understanding Others, Student Government David Lan InternationaJ Students Club, L\.fBA Cynthia Lapinski Girls' Cross Country, Girls' Indoor/ Outdoor Track, Flag Football

Sarah Laubscher Eric Lee Chemistry Oub, IM Ultimate Frisbee, STAT Lynn Lee Knowledge Masters (Co-Captain), Acclivity (Co-Editor), Lion's Digest (Copy Editor), French Club (Treasurer) Seung Chui Lee International Students Club, IMBA, Indoor Soccer, Outing Club, IM Skiing, Concert Choir, Special Olympics, Job: Far East Gourmet

Ryan Leech Mountain Bike Racing, Snowboarding, Boys' Indoor Track John Leidy Stuart Leitzell Wrestling Sarah Levin Peer Listeners

David Liben-Nowell Yearbook (Co-Editor-inChieO, Marching Band (Rank Leader, Reed Sales), Concert Band, Acclivity (Co-Layout Editor), Science Olympiad, Medieval Pageant, Renaissance Faire, Learning Enrichment, Internet Student Trainer, Racquetball, Juggling, Photography Matthew Lichter Nathaniel Ling PSU Figure Skating Club, PSU MartiaJ Arts Group, Concer t Band, Symphonic Band Adria Liszka Student Government, SAC (President), MOAS, Girls' Soccer (Co-Captain), Modified School Day, Latin Club Raymond "Izzy'' Liu IM Ultimate Frisbee, Odyssey of the Mind (Treasurer), PSU Martial Arts Group, Society for Creative Anachronism, Penn State Fencing Jason E. Logie TSA, Job: Damon's George Lombardi Aerin M. Long Girls' Basketball, Flag Football, SADD,AYF

Jennifer Long Sara Long Senior Senate, Student Government, Flag Football, !MBA, Dance Marathon, Job: Foxdale Jennifer Laura Loomis Thespians, Peer Listeners, Acclivity Matthew lorich

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Kelly Lotts Girls' Swimming, Marching Band (Rank Leader), Concert Band Samara Danielle Luloff Flag Football, Work Experience, Native American Day, Job: Corner Room Harry Lykens Jennifer L. Lykens Symphonic Band, IMBA, Central Pennsylvania Youth Orchestra, Musica Femina

Scott Lykens Varvara Lyvova Melissa MacDonald Student Government, Senior Senate, Girls' Tennis, Girls' IndoorI Outdoor Track, Peer Listeners Meghan Mandryk Girls' Swimming, Rag Football, Senior Senate, Job: Lifeguard

Derec Markle Football, !MBA, Job: Nittany Lion Inn (Cook) Melissa Marks Girls' Swimming, Flag Football, !MBA, Peer Listeners, Modified School Day, Job: Ufeguard Stacey Martilotta Junior Miss Finalist, Marching Band, Symphonic Band, jazz Band, Newspaper (Photo Editor) Amanda Marie Maser FFA, Dance Marathon, Boys' Soccer Manager, Girls' Soccer Manager, SADD

Matt Matis Boys' Golf, Baseball, !MBA, Job: Toftree's Rebecca Matis Jennifer McAdoo Student Athletic Trainer, Job: Meyer Dairy Rosanna Kathl een McCalips Mock Trial, Debate Team, Volunteer: Centre Community Hospital

James McCann Margaret McCartin SADD (Treasurer), SAE, Job: Cenb'e for the Performing Arts Paul McCormick Student Government (Treasurer), School Council Representative, Lt\.1BA, Rag Football Cheerleader Shawna M. McGhee Cheerleading, Dance Marathon, Concert Band, Symphonic Band

Rorey McManus Advisory Council, IHS Club, Fine Arts Club, Job: Foxdale Francis Menotti Marching Band (President), Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Lions' Digest, job: Schlow Memorial Library, Part-time Magician Todd Merritt !MBA, Job: Nittany Lion Inn Susan Mesick Dance, Volunteer: Centre Community Hospital

74 TWENTY YEARS

HOW ISTHEWEATHER? Attending the American Meteorological Association conference in Dallas, Paul McCormick studies a poster. Conferences pre-

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SERVING TO THE WORLD. With precision, Melissa MacDonald returns a tennis serve. Some studentshoped to continue their sports endeavors after their high school career. P/rolo by D. Libe11-N11<wll

MAP OF A LIFETIME. Concentrating intently upon her work, Adria Liszka studies a world atlas. Students worked diligently to prepare themselves for the future. Pliotoby E. Bose

At home sleeping. Or maybe eating. At home sleeping, then waking up, then eating, and going back to sleep. While eating, watching college basketball, or listening to the Band. One cannot sleep forever, so probably getting in the car (an AMC Eagle) and heading off to work, teaching smart college kids about biology or history. Coming home, going to bed, and waking up in the morning. Then eating breakfast in the sun-drenched kitchen, and sending the boots to be resoled. Members of the senior class had many different and sometimes explosive desires for the future. When asked where they wanted to be in twenty years, seniors had different ideas, dreams, and hopes for the remainder of their life. Said Joe Rozelle, when asked where he would like to see himself in twenty years, "I want to build a house out in the desert, so that I can spend a lot of time thinking, cruising the net, and playing pool." Some seniors were very certain of their hopes for their life. When asked where he would like to be in twenty years, Dan Cross promptly answered, "I want to be a professor of computer science doing research into operating system design." There were some seniors who were unsure of specifically where they would like to be in twenty years, although all wanted to ensure that they would enjoy their life. Said Lisa Copper, ''I want to be happy ...! really don't know."

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social studies classes by Andrew Shum

As students entering their final year of high school, seniors found that they did not need to take traditional lecture-based social studies courses. Instead, they had a diverse choice of classes from which to choose. The school offered many social studies electives. John Terenzini selected Early European History due to his "interest in cultures of ages past." Mary Ward chose a completely different path by attending Dr. Lechnar' s loosely structured Readings course. In her perspective, "It is much more interesting to study and debate current issues than it is to listen and read about another person's interpretation." Some seniors focused less on history. Anne Steinacker broadened her horizons with a course in Business Law. Through lectures and simulations this class introduced students to the complexities of the American legal system. "The mock trial was the best part because it gave us a chance to experience law from an attorney's point of view," remarked Anne. Another group 路 of students used a Learning Enrichment Independent Study contract to create an Eastern Philosophy discussion course, headed by Dr. Ron Wilkerson. "I wanted to try a different style of learning [and] choose what I learn and how I learn it," said Karen Morris, a member of the group. Through the wealth of social studies options available, seniors selected enjoyable classes that suited their interests.

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1-800-NIRVANA. Setting up a meeting for Buddhism !lldependent study, Beth Goulart calls Dr. Ron Wilkerson. Some students chose unusual options for their social studies courses. Photo by D. LJbe11-Nuwell

WE AGREE. Participating in the debate, students in Dr. Lechnar's Advanced Readingsclassdiscusseducation in America. The wide range of social studies courses covered many topics. Photo by K. Carlsc11

DIVERSE OPTIONS. Looking for information, Emily Kaltreider searches through class schedules. Seniors found that there were many choices when selecting social studies courses. PhotobyD. Libe11-Nowe//

Liz Messersmith Girls' Cross Country, Girls' Indoor/Outdoor Track, Flag Football, Dance Marathon Ab Metzel Marching Band (left Guide), Concert Band, Yearbook, Student Government Samantha Metzner Fine Arts Club, Dance Academy, IHS Club, Civic Chic, VolWlteer: VFW

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Heidi Mitchell Youth For a Change, Fine Arts Club, Native American Day, learning Enrichment, RCA, IHS Club, Job: Metro/Rude Boyz Tamara l. Mohr Field Hockey, Job: Meyer Dairy William Moir Diversified Occupations, IM Boxing Matthew Monsell Boys' Track, Army National Guard, Job: Oeveland Brot11ers Equipment Co.

Tllllothy Morgan Boys' Golf, Baseball, Job: Toftrees Karen Morris Marching Band (Librarian), Symphonic Band (President), Modified School Day, Concert Band, Yearbook Olris Musser Todd Muzzio TSA, Job: Weis Markets

Curtis Myers Rebekah Myers Lindsey Oiristine Myrick Madrigal Singers, Concert Choir, MOAS, FBLA, Aerodance, Job: McDonald's Michael Naputano Ice Hockey, Job: Mario and Luigi's

Ray Nicolas Paul Novikov International Students Oub JoAnn l. Ohnmeis Lukas P. Okoniewski Boys' Soccer, !MBA, Job: MBNA Marketing Systems

Seth Olson T-MART, IMBA, Outing Oub, Lacrosse, Job: Mario and Ll.ligi's Katherine O'Neill IMBA, Student Government, Senior Senate, Learning Enrichment Kristin Opdenhoff Ski Club Lawrence Ord

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Milissa Orzolek Fine Arts Club, Acclivity Rynne Osborne Gary Owen Kelli Pearson Girls' Tennis, Youth For a Change, PYEA, SADD, Big Brother /Big Sister Program

Oaire Pelham FISH, Thespians, Outdoor Activities, Community Service Erika. Pell Outing Club, Flag Football, Senior Senate, Centre Dance, !MBA, Job: Irving's Bagels Brad Perry AYF, SWAT, Concert Choir, Brown Bag Steering Committee, Job: Shoney's Andrea Pezanowski Girls' Volleyball, Softball

Matthew Pietzsch Delta Program, Job: BiLo Jeannie Pitts Karate Jesse Placky Boys' Volleyball, Peer Listeners, FISH, Outdoor Activities Jessica Poorman CAAT, Silks, Indoor Guard, Job: Learning Station

Christine Portland Girls' Volleyball, Girls' Basketball John Pozniak Wrestling, Football Andrew Prestia Football, Flag Football Coach, IMBA, Job: Pebble Creek Matthew Prosek Wild Dream Team (Secretary), FBLA, IM Bowling, Special Olympics, Job: Penn State Human Resources

Matthew Pursell Kristi Rachael Girls' Volleyball, Boys' Volleyball Manager, Flag Football Neian Rashid Field Hockey Anne Marie Raupach Concert Band, Marching Band

Melissa Raytek Kristin Read Field Hockey Sarah E. Reidell Learning Enrichment, Fine Arts Club, International Relations Club, Latin Club Karen Reitz

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MUNCH! Eating lunch, Megan Way enjoys the cafeteria meal she just bought. Aftertumingeighteen,students had more freedom in choosing what to buy and when to spend their money. Photo by D. Libtn路Nowtll

The manlJ. neul jolJ.S by Jonathan Friedman

VOICE AN OPINION. At a student government meeting, Amy Balash pays close attention. Once they became eighteen, studen ts would be able to vote on real government issues. Plzoto by D. Uben路Ntr""'ll

NEW OPPORTUNITIES. Talking with a Marine, Denise Baker learns about the available military opportunities. Turning eighteen gave students the chance to join the armed forces. PhtJto lr:1 D. Ubtn路Nowtll

Most students wanted others to treat them as adults. And finally, some students began to receive this treatment, at least in the eyes of the government. How did these students acquire this respect? They turned eighteen. There were many advantages to turning eighteen. Students could buy tobacco products, own land, and serve in the Armed Forces. Jesse Weidaw felt that turning eighteen meant "Being able to vote and being able to tell parents where they can put their rules." Voting did prove to be one of the largest ad vantages of turning eighteen. Not only were students able to make their feelings.known, they were also able to prove to everyone that they were not a bunch of slackers who did not care about the United States of America. With these advantages came a very large disadvantage. People started treatingstudentsasadults, meaning they had to register for the draft and do their own taxes. Even the possibility of going to prison accompanied the change from childhood to adulthood . Seniors had different views about their special birthday. Brigitt Heier said, "Turning eighteen means that l"ll have more freedom." NickFotisfeltthatturning eighteen meant "Getting out of this sweatshop they call a school and into the Adult Gift Shoppe." All in all, students were looking forward to turning eighteen and entering the adult world.

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ASTEADYRHYTHM.Performing at the Arts Festival, Stacey Martilotta plays the piano. Resorting to musical performances enabled seniors to avoid starting other activities. Plro10 by /.

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Tick, tick, tick. The minutes ticked by, and soon became hours. Another wasted Monday night, but no matter, there was always tomorrow to get those long-term projects done. Tuesday and Wednesday came, and most of Thursday went, and around nine o'clock on Thursday, the realization struck. A major project was due on Friday! It had struck once again - the sibling of senioritis: procrastination. With the realization that college loomed ahead in less than a year, seniors had to force themselves more and more to apply their efforts to ensure that they met all their deadlines, whether they were for classes or colleges. The only deadlines that were set in stone were those set by the universities to which seniors were applying. Concerning his applications: "I'm taking time out. I'm going to have to take some days off of school to get them done," vowed Ben Robins. Most teachers sympathized with seniors' need to relax. Some instructors were stricter than others, though. "Ihaven' tturnedina lab for Astronomy for, oh.. .l've never turned in a lab for Astronomy and I'm still okay," relayed Kate Yorks. Not all seniors took advantage of their teachers' generosity, however. Explained Rosanna McCalips, "I just like to get things done because I don' t like them hanging over my head. It's just the way I am." Many seniors wished that they had that kind of resolve to keep them from the perils of procrastination.

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TICK TOCK. During a physics experiment, Linda Edwardsusesastopwatch. Watching the time tick away was a common occurrencefortheseniorsoriented towards procrastination. Plrolo bi; E. Bose A JIGSAW PUZZLE. Rearranging pieces, Erik Steiner tries to match a three-dimensional puzzle in Math.Club. After school activities provided ways for seniors to put off doing homework. Plzoto by D. Crnndall

Robert Rice Football, IMBA Daniel Roberts Job: Weis Markets Benjamin Robins Boys' Tennis, Debate Team, IMBA Mike Robinson Concert Ba nd, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band

Daniel Robson Benjamin Rocle Kristy Romaine Field Hockey (Co-Captain) Chris Romines !MBA, Student Government

Robert Rosenberg Grant Rosenberger IM Rugby, Roller Hockey Jason Rosengrant Eric Ross Boys' Soccer, IMBA

Nicole Ross Understanding Others, Cheerleading (Co-Captain) Tr acy Roth Emmalia Roufos-Abbey Thespians (VicePresident), Modified School Day, Job: Waffle Shop Kathe.r ine Rowley Girls' Soccer

Joseph Rozelle Band, Choir, Bell Atlantic Technology Grant, Mentorshlp Jane Rubba Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop, Fraser Street Dancers Kankindi Rwego Student AIDS Educators, Understand ing Others, Job : Penn State Catering Lisa Sager Softball, Peer Listeners, Job: Weis Markets

Jon Sandusky Football, IMBA, Flag Football Coach, Dance Marathon Elizabeth Santoro Thespians, French O ub, MOAS, Job: Nittany Lion Inn Greg Say VICA (President), Job: Penn State Scanticon Matthew Schell Band, Orchestra (President), IMBA, Central Pennsylvania Youth Orchestra

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Paul Schneider Job: Nittany Lion Inn Jayme Scrodders Marching Band, Jazz Band, Symp honic Band, Concert Band Aaron Sefchik Guitar, Delta Program, Skiing, Caving, Job: University Creamery Paul Seifert IM Bowling

Ming Fai (Brian) Sham Beth Shawver Softiball, Job: Hoss's Steak and Sea House Christine Shea Girls' Cross Country (CoCaptain), Girls' Indoor / Outdoor Track, Peer Listeners, Senior Senate (Secretary), Job: Weguard Jeff Shoemaker Baseball, Legion Baseball, Job: Damon's and Pebble Creek

Shannon Hughes Shoemaker Andrew Shum Svyatoslav D. Silivra Nicholas Simpson Thespians, Concert Choir, SWAT

Vera Slobounova Girls' Tennis, Synchronized Swimming, PYEA Brian Smith Jennifer Smith PYEA (Vice-President), SADD, Synchronized Swimming Kirstin Smith

Natalie Anastasia Smith Flag Football, Job: Irving's Bagels, Volunteer: Centre Community Hospital Matthew D. Snyder Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Stage Crew, Job: Ponderosa Travis Snyder Football, IMBA Aaron Spak FBLA (Treasurer), CM Bowling, Billiards, Job: Auntie Anne's Pretzels

Megan Spicer Youth For a Change, Volunteer: AIDS Project Jennifer Diane Spielvogel Job: Autoport Kathryn Spielvogel IRC, Diversified Occupations, Job: Autopor t Maggie Spoerke

STARTING AGAIN

THE NEW WAVE. Makinguseof theschool'scomputers, Elliot Westerman researches a topic. Seniors wished that they had had access to more technology

as underclassmen.

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DEFENDING TERRITORY. Protecting the goal, Bethany Canner tries to keep the other team from scoring. Many seniors wished they could have participated in sports during school. Photo by/. Favorite

RHYME TIME. Reading a book of children's poems, Jen Lykens and Kelly Lotts enjoy childhood memories. Seniors would take time to recall the joys of childhood while enduring everyday stresses. Pl1olo by K. Corlso11

Senior year: A time to reflect upon the high school experience. Though every senior would have liked to have said that his or her high school career had gone by smoothly, to be perfectly honest, all seniors had their regrets. When asked what she would have liked to have done differently in high school, Lara Gricar said "I would have taken my school work more seriously." Though some students wished they could change parts of their academic record, others only thought about how they could have had more fun. "I would have taken more classes my freshmen and sophomore years so I'd hardly have to take any this year," laughed Melissa Marks. JeanHarrison'sviewpoint was extreme: '1 would have rather just gotten my GED and not have had to deal with this." And, of course, there were always those who would have modified their love lives a little bit. "I would have been more careful when picking my boyfriends," lamented Tory Ballenger. Most students wished they could have taken back all the worrying they did for no reason. Katie Hohenbrink summed up the feelings of many when she said, "I wouldn't have gotten so stressed out over thestupidstuff." Not surprisingly, there were many things that seniors would have liked to have done differently through high school, but at least seniors could learn through their experiences.

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.. MANDELBROT SET. As Iain Keddie looks on, Elif Ertekin creates a poster in Math Oub advertising the saleoffracta1T-shirts. Such activities and clubs were a part of daily senior life. Pleoto

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84 ONE DAY

Having to endure 180 of these until graduation, seniors found that each day in their life was full of many memorable and not-somemorable experiences. Despite having to wake up early in the morning or climb into bed late at night, seniors participated in numerous activities which helped pass the time and brought them a step closer to graduation. Interscholastic sports played a large role in the lives of many seniors. Game days sharpened athletes' concentration on the goals they had set to achieve throughout the entire season. Mike Hurvitz explained, "Soccer made me concentrate more when our team had a big game and it forced me to set goals to achieve as a player and as a student." Some seniors supplemented their school day by participating in an extracurricular activity after school. Probably the most popular extracurricular activity was Intramural Basketball. Justin Hughes said, "I think the competitiveness of IM Basketball makes the season more exciting and I think keeping stats makes the season more interesting." Other activities in which seniors took part included taking music lessons, completing homework, working on the school newspaper, and even spending time with friends. Whether amusing or agonizing, every day in the life of a senior became a valuable memory for the students preparing to graduate and to leave the high school for good.

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CARPE DIEM. During Latin class, DrewTerenzi.ni carefully looks over his homework assignment. Completing assignments for school wasanotherconstant aspect of senior life. Photo by f. Favorite

BRIGHT LIGHTS. In English class, Kim Vaughn discusses Albert Camus's The Stranger. Involvement in class discussion engrossed seniors eve.ry day during the school year. Photo by D. l.ibt11路Norotll

Ezra Spu.rrie:r Delta Program, Movie Critic, Film Making, Cayak and Cliff Jumping Bryan St. Andrews Boys' Basketball Anne Marie Steinacker Softball, Girls' Volleyball, Flag Football, Dance Marathon, Job: Lifeguard Bradley Steindl Diversified Occupations

Erik Steiner Boys' Soccer, SAC, IMBA, Boys' Track, AADCA Andrea H. Stenger String Arts Ensemble, AllState Orchestra, IRC, Central Pennsylvania Youth Orchestra, Volunteer: Centre Community Hospital Greg Stine R. Douglas Stingelin Boys' Volleyball, Stage Crew, Job: Twin View Nursery

Kelly Stocker Tussey Mountain Racing Team Tracy Stocker Dance, Skiing William Stout Matt Stroschein Football, IMBA, Job: Irving's Bagels (Baker)

GOOD TASTE. Taking a bite from his sandwich, Doug Stingelin eats in the cafeteria. Routine occurrences such as a visit to the cafeteria often filled the moments of every senior's day. Photo by D. Libe11路Nowcll

YOUR MOVE. With \lathanieJ Ling watching, senior John Terenzini and junior Sylvia Thompson play chess. Seniors often found time for fun and relaxation during their busy day. Photo by D. Uben路Nowell

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Michael Swanger Steven Swartz Kelly Szmolko Chip Taylor

Humberto Carlos Faria Teixeira International Students Club Jason Tennis Drew Terenzini IM Ultima te Frisbee, Odyssey of the Mind, Computer Science, Yearbook (Technical Consultant), Bell Atlantic Technology Grant John " Skippy" Terenzini IM Ultimate Frisbee, Odyssey of the Mind, Boy Scouts of America, Society for Creative Anachronism

Diana L. Thiel Softball, Flag Football, IMBA, Senior Senate, Girls' Basketball Erik Thomson !MBA, Boys' Soccer, Student Government, Ski Club, Band : Deep Ravine Neta Thurman Centre Dance Company, Senior Senate (President), Peer Listeners, Understanding Others, Flag Football, Dance Marathon, Diversified Occupations Jessica E. Trigger Work Experience (President), Job: Foxdale

Christopher Turner Boys' Cross Country, Boys' Indoor/Ou tdoor Track, Latin Club (President), IMBA, Student Government, Morning Announcements Sara Tussey David Vactor Boys' Basketball Robert Van Hom

Kimberly Sue Vaughn Dance Marathon, FBLA, Job: Dairy Queen Sara Verdoom Girls' Cross Country, Dance Marathon Benjamin Vore Newspaper (Managing Editor), Acclivity A.my J. Wade Girls' Diving, Marching Band, Modified School Day

Jeremy Waltz Patrick Wang Tang Soo Do, IM Ultimate Frisbee, String Arts Ensemble, Bell Atlantic Technology Grant, Odyssey of the Mind, Orchestra, Job: International Market Mary J. Ward SWAT, Marching Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Job: AAUW, McDonald's, Volunteer: Centre Region Crisis Pregnancy Center Angielyn Watson Field Hockey, Senior Senate, Student Government, Junior Miss Finalist, Miss State College 94-95, Flag Football, Dance Marathon, Peer Listeners, Job: Lifeguard, Irving' s Bagels

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DEEP IN SLEEP. Wearing jeans and a flannel shirt, Simon Cheung sleeps peacefully in Learning Enrichment. Some students did not think it was neces-

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HOW DOES THIS LOOK? With a hair pick in his head, David Vactor tries to work during school hours. Students wanted their hair to look nice when having their senior pictures taken. Pltoto by/. F11110rile

LOCKER DECOR. Lookingat theirclassma tes' pictures in the locker, Susan Austin and Ariane Allen admire the decorations. Students gave their pictures to friends as remembrances. Pltotoby D.Libcn-Nowell

For the first time in eleven years or so, the class of 1995 had the privilege of choosing the photograph by which their classmates would remember them. Senior pictures were a ritualitstic part of the last year of high school, and for many seniors, a particularly anxiety-ridden task. First, seniors had to choose which outfits or props would appear in their pictures. Formal dresses, jacket or shirt and tie, casual apparel, or even the everpopular black drape for females were all options available to seniors. While some seniors went through a rigorous wardrobe search, Kate Yorks picked "whatever came out of the closet." Next came the actual appointment, often accompanied by a series of silent prayers that thesession would conclude successfully. While some seniors sweated out the engagement, others were relaxed and confident. Nevertheless, some seniors' appointments were more interesting than others. "During my appointment, Chuck Fong's son came in and did a magic trick with pillows and a book about trains," Susan White described about her Studio 2 session. Although sometimes a costly and time-consuming procedure, senior pictures were an important part of the seniors' last year in high school. And although the distress of choosing the studio and the outfits might have caused some difficulty, the final product was generally satisfying.

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TEST TIME. Studying vocabulary, Jen Favorite, Janet Geoffroy, and Martin Kozaczek prepare for a quiz. Many seniors felt that the hard work would not be especially difficult to leave. Photo by K Carlson

to the school by Joel Firebaugh The students in thedassof1995 had different reactions as they prepared to leave high school. Each senior had his or her own memories and future plans. Many chose not to leave the State College area. They eventually went on to Penn State, found a job, or even took some time off from school. "I love State College and the area around it so much, I'm not leaving," vowed Matt Sherman. Many who chose to remain had similar sentiments. Because of the university, State College had many of the luxuries of a big city while still retaining the advantages of a small town. Saying good-bye to this duality was very difficult. Some seniors did not feel as sentimental about leaving State College and were looking forward to starting a new life elsewhere. Senior Nick Simpson said that he "can't wait to go to New York City; it'll be more fun than State College." His remarks represented the feelings of a large number of seniors who complained that State College was too small and that there were no cities nearby. Despitethis,manywould miss State College sooner or later. Other students, though they may have enjoyed living in State College, were ready for a change. Aerin Long felt this way, stating, "It's been fun, but I'm ready to get out of here." Many students in the class of 1995 planned to move, but they would hopefully remember State College and what it had given them.

LEAVING S.C.

ALOHA. Grinning happily, Janet Heim and Brian St. Andrews ride the senior float at the Homecoming parade. Seniors worked hard to ensure that their final year would be memorable. Plioto by E. Bou

BEAUTIFUL MELODIES. Playing her flute in ba.nd, Mary Ward fills the room with sound. The seniors knew they could safely leave the classes in the care of the w1derclassmen. Plroto by D. Liben路Now.11

Aaron Way Football, Wrestling, IM Weightlifting, Job: Leitzinger Imports Megan E. Way Cheerleading, Flag Football, Dance Marathon Portia Tashiana Webb FBLA (President, Regional President), Understanding Others,

SWAT, Job: Penn State Scanticon Jesse Weidaw Newspaper, Job: Giant Foods

Penn Weis Sharon Werner Girls' Swimming, YMCA Swim Team (Co-Captain), Centre County Junior Miss, SAC (Secretary), Concert Choir, Flag Football, Job: Science Park Pool Elliott Westerman IMBA, Job: PSU Department of Pathology, PSU Intercollegiate Athletics, PSU Special Events Parking Keith Whitaker Baseball, IMBA, Outing Club (President)

Susa.n White Gymnastics, Aag Football Colin Whitney Boys' Swimming Scott Wild Student Government, Senior Senate, Martin Luther King Assembly, Flag Football Cheerleader, Concert Choir, District Chorus, IMBA, Job: Towne Gentlemen Andreya Williams

Colleen A. Williams Figure Skating, Leaming Enrichment, Newspaper Daniel P. Williams Boys' Basketball, Job: Nittany Lion Inn Jon Williams Boys' Volleyball, Junior Olympic Volleyball, Job: Autoport Sh eara Williamson Girls' Cross Country, Girls' lndoor/OutdoorTrack, Flag Football, !MBA, Senior Senate, Outing Club

Jackie Wilson Modified School Day Daniel Winkler Erika Wise Student Athletic Trainer, Flag Football, Job: Lifeguard Kirsten Wright

Sunil Yapa M. Kate Yorks Football Manager, Thespians, Dance Marathon, Student AIDS Educators, Renaissance Faire, Medieval Pageant Yusuf Zamrik IMBA, Student Government, Job: Penn State Edgar Jesus Zarate Diaz Ro tary Exch ange Stude11t, Spanish Club, international Students Club, Outing Club, Boys' Track

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Michele Abruzzo Katherine Ackerman Adebola Adewumi Rudaina Al-Tikrity Gregory Alters Alissa Anderson Leaha Anderson

Carla Andrade Claudia Andrade Katherine Antarikso Lora Apaliski Jared Arteca Matthew Ascah James Ault

SccttAuman Julian Avery VinayBabu Hannah Bailor-Hooven Shawn Baker Errol Bakker Jennifer Balliet

Nicolas Barger W. Stephen Barnes Sarah Barth Caleb Bartholomay John Bates Steven Baylis Jonathan Behlert

NAP TIME. While in class, Will Reutzel tries to catch up on sleep. Heavy stress loads forced many students to take extra hours of sleep during the school day. P/UJto by M. Parfitt

90 STRESS

C# OR Db? During the Alma Mater assembly, Matt Ascah plays his guitar. Playing and Listening to music helped to reduce stress for some students. Plloto l1y M. Parfitt

Mindy Behrer Julie Beierlein Dorsaf Ben-Jebria Jessica Berg Ivan Bialostosky Aaron Biega Robert Billett

Margaret Blankenbiller Billie Boden Kevin Bollman Erin Bonski Ricardo Borges Joseph Boughton Cortney Bowersox

Joseph Bowman Tabitha Bradford Matthew Brennan Joshua Bresler Tadeana Bressler Joseph Brigandi Jason Britten

Christopher Broberg Jennifer Brown Melanie Brown Ian Browne Suzanne Bruening Ingrid Budianto Thomas Bugaj

by Robert Mraovich Over the year, stress was a constant companion of many students. Few people denied that they had it, and many knew they had too much of it. The question that juniors had to answer was how to cope with stress. Many causes lay at the heart of juniors' stress. Course work often caused many to lose sleep, while jobs stressed other juniors. Because the causes were ambiguous, however, many juniors ignored them and focused on coping with the symptoms of stress. Some felt that the only way to get rid of stress was to relax. "I sleep," remarked Rugigana Kavamahanga. '1t relaxes me." Others felt that outbursts relieved their stress. However, some outbursts proved harmful in the long run. "I hit things," said Shelly Salopek, "That's why I was in the hospital last week." Many people participated in various sporting activities to relieve stress. "I love to fish," commented Jim Stout. Others literally ran away from stress. "I run,"

said Desiree Julia. Participation was not the only way sports could help. Some students took a more relaxed approach. "I follow sports," explained ZachShotland. Some denied that they had any stress at all. "I don't have stress," proclaimed Szymon Letowski, "Things don't bother me." Others knew they had stress, but did not know how they dealt with it. "I don't know," Andrew Frisque replied, "but I do deal with stress." Music assisted many in the quest for a stress-free life. Wayne Miller said, "I play my electric guitar." Greg Long preferred a more passive form of relaxation: "I like listening to music." Finally, games provided adequate relaxation for many. "Ilike role-playing games with good story lines," said Jon Rideout. Dave Wisniewski agreed, "Games are the best way to relax." Dealing with stress became a full-time job for many juniors. Methods of relieving stress differed greatly, but the need to deal with stress remained strong.

Dealing with

Stress QUICKLY! [n the cafeteria Jaime Colville finishes her math homework. Many juniors had trouble finishingworkathomeand thus had to complete work in school. Plrn10 by o. Libe11路Nowcll

JUNIORS 91

Kimberly Burkhard Holly Burns Elan Burton Raymond Caravan Brooke Carder Rafael Carrasquel Amanda Caruso

Julian Catchen Joseph Cavinato Angela Cepullio Bo Chang HuanChang William 01annell Chun-I Chin

James Clark Jude Clemente Paul Cocolin Catherine Coetzee Olristian Collins Wendy Colonna Jennifer Colpetzer

Jaime Colville Lisa Cone Ryan Connelly LynnCoraor Amanda Cornwell Daniel Cosolito James Cowher

by Elizabeth Delafield

Entering

a New

World WRAPIT! Working at Taco

Bell, Cllris Hane wraps a burrito. At their jobs, working students performed many different tasks that they wou ld not have done otherwise. P/1010 Py M . Ro11$11

92 JOBS

During their junior year, many eleventh graders felt the pressures of a job for the first time. If the pressure was so great, why did juniors even take a job? Anamaria Varela Gomez expressed the reasoning of many. "Extra money," she said. Whether for need or for want, the lack of money sent many students to the employment lines. When students earned wages, the money provided more than just new items; it brought independence. Jobs also allowed students to save money for college. However, the irony there was that the very act of making money for college deprived some students of the time to improve their grades so that they were academically strong enough for college. "It's hard at times to have a job and get homework done," remarked --.Vt::\dy Muzzio. Others skipped he ework in favor of the sleep that a job did not allow. Study halls and lunches also saw a fair share of schoolwork as

students caught up with the work that they had either missed or not finished. Some even did the work secretly during class in order to complete their assignments. The pressure of both work and school became heavier as the year progressed. Parents reacted differently to the student's job. Anissa Garceau said, "My parents are definitely behind the pressure." While the working student thought of the job coming first, parents stuck to the traditional idea of academics first. Some of the parents who were against having a child in the work force during the school year would consent to a summer job. For many, however, a summer job was not enough to provide for thestudentduringtheentireyear. In the end, the cycle led right back to where it had started. Those who needed a job adapted to the strain and thrived. But the question remained: what cost did taking a job inflict upon the student?

Kelly Cowher Matthew Craig David Crandall Loren Crispell Anne-Ma.r ie Cucuel Andrew Cuffe Christopher Cunningham

Cynthia Cunningham Steven Czajkowski Tippy Czakon Shelley Davenport Jennifer Davis Randall Deak Gregory DeAntonio

Charles Deck Elizabeth Delafield Naomi Delafield Judith Dempsey Carrie Deshong Sean Devlin Benita Diehl

Christina Divito Terry Dixon Wendy Dobson Matthew Donovan Brian Dougherty Michelle Drenning Wei (Dennise) Duan

Wl-IlCH ONE? Behind the counter at McDona lds, Garrett Swanger fills a soda for a customer. Many fast food restaurants offered stud ents their first paying job. Plroto by M. Ro11sl1

THIS BOOK. While workingatthelibrary,Natha.niel Rasmussen checks out a book for a patron. Juniors volu nteered to help the community rather than themselves. P/1010 by B. Ruskin

JUNIORS 93

Wyatt DuBois Emily Dunlap Lori Dunlop Bridgette Dunn Zachariah Eastman Erin Eckley Andrew Ellenberger

Michael Elliott Samantha Erstling Melissa Etling Colleen Evans Emily Everhart Margaret Everhart Heather Falck

Sarah Falke Daniel Faria-Santos Eamonn Farrell Jennifer Feaster Fay Ferguson Stefanie Ferrin Jesse Filer

Kelly Fish Bradley Fisher Christina Fisk Ezra Fitz Christopher Flohr Suzanne Forkner Heather Foster

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RADIO ON IBefore starting the car, Gwen Guillard and Cortney Bowersox adjust the radio to the right station. Many drivers listened to music as they drove. Plroto by D. Lil>rm-Nowell

DRIVING

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LEAVING NOW? Opening the door, Beth Van Blargan rides home with a friend. Driving and riding home was popular as an activity and a form of transportation. Photo by D. Ul1r11-Nc111xll

Julie Foster Gina Franzetta Merritt Frederick Rebecca French Andrew Frisque Angela Fryer Xavier Fulbright

Sarah Fuller Erik Fuls Andrea Furer Anissa Garceau David Garmire Kimberly Gascon David Geoffroy

Tarrah Geszvain Benjamin Gibson Nicholas Gildow Joshua Glantz Terri Glass Jessica Gilck Joan Globun

Jennifer Godlesky Ian Goff Chante Gordon Christina Gordon Matthew Gouty Rachel Graefe Keith Gregory

by Wyatt DuBois Along with becoming an eleventh grader, many juniors finally got behind the wheel for the drive to school. The anxiety of that first drive could be bad, though. Frank Machi remembered, "The first thing in my mind was 'don't dent the car.' Later on in the evening, I did." Many made mistakes on their first drive. "I thought I had put the car in drive, and revved up the engine. It was actually in neutral. Whoa, thatwasn'tright," said John Bates. However, all the care in the world could not help in relation to other drivers. Some commented about the bad drivers on the road. "There are a lot of jerks out there," warned Frank Machi. Students had many reasons to look forward to having a car. "Freedom, and going fast" were the two reasons that Kent Hulet mentioned. Others had different opinions. Emily Everhart explained her reason for wanting to drive: '1 get to go out with my friends."

In previous years, juniors had unlimited access to parking passes, which allowed them to park at school. However, the administration changed the parking policy this year by discouraging participation and limiting available spaces. Administrators justified the new rules by citing a lack of parking spaces and an increase in student population. After a period in which seniors only could purchase permits, the school sold the remaining permits to juniors, although it could not meet the entire demand. Many who wished to drive to school opposed the policy. "One of the worst things about this school is not being able to drive," said Emily Everhart. Student Government took a stand and formed a parking committee whose job was to persuade the administration to repeal the policy. As the school year ended, students still asked the question that they had asked the year before: would juniors drive to school next year?

Driving to

New

Heights NO BUS FOR ME! As school ends, Chris Jones gets in his car to drive home. Man y students drove home after school to avoid riding on school buses. Photo by o. llb.:11-Nowcll

JUNIORS

Matt Gregory Kirsten Grenoble AmyGriel Sara Grimm Sara Groff GlennGrumm G. Damien Grunthaner

France Guardans Hontoria Gwendolyn Guillard Holly Guyer David Haas Jack Hall Mic~ael Hancharik Christopher Hane

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Shane Hanscom Jennifer Haring Tod Hartman Joel Hawkins John Heebner Bryan Heitzmann Cynthia Helt

Jennifer Helton Christina Hermann M. Brock Herr Jessica Hettich Rebecca Heuser Jonathon Hilton Denise Hintosh

by Mark Parfitt

Choices Affect

Future THAT HIGH?! After taking the PSAT, Dorsaf BenJebria waits to discuss her score with a cow'lSelor. The PSAT helped many students improve their college applications. Pl101obyM. Roush

96 COLLEGE

Even though juniors still had an entire year ahead of them, many began thinking about posthigh school education. While a few members of the class of 1996 knew exactly which college they wanted toattendandinwhatspecific area they wanted to major, the majority of the class spent the year thinking about and preparing for college. One important task students accomplished was taking college entrance tests. Many eleventh graders took the PSAT in October and took the SAT in the spring. Others took different standardized tests geared to their interests. These specialized tests included the new SAT II exams and

Advanced Placement exams. Colleges often required SAT Il tests for admission, while AP tests helped some students gain college credit for high-level high school work. Despite the vast world of colleges, many juniors knew that there chances were good that they would end up staying in Happy

Valley. Some students had already started taking special interest classes at their hometown university, Penn State. Still, some students were ready to leave State College and began their search for other universities. State High's counseling centers helped them in this process by inviting college admissions counselors and representatives to visit the high school and give students more information on other schools. "I realize there's a bigger range of colleges I want to go to, so narrowing them down is gonna be pretty hard," Sarah Fuller said. Despite the fact that the cost of college was less in Pennsylvania for State High students, some adventurous students became interested in schools in states as far away as California and Texas. Many juniors felt they were ready for college and the learning, stress, and parties that came with it. However, they still knew they had one giant obstacle in their way -- their senior year at State High.

Josy Holt Jens Holzheimer Brant Hoover Robin Houtz Samantha Huckabee Kevin Hulburt Kent Hulet

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Nichole Humphrey Lynn Iavasile Nabila Ighenat Craig Ivory Adam Jackson Mark Johnson Ryan John.SOI).

Brett Johnston Christopher Jones Desiree Julia Caroline Kao Ann Karl Kevin Kauffman Rugigana Kavamahanga

Jason Kawulich Adam (Jin Nam) Kiel Amy Kellerman Megan Kelly Jennifer Kennedy Renee Kennedy Bridget Kerlin

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HOW MUCH? In the counseling office Wayne Miller asks about scholarship options. Couselors offered many different options for financing higher education. Pliolo by O. Libcn-Nowcll

WHERE DO I GO? In the counseling office, Paul Novikov asks about his options after high school. Cow1sellors helped students weigh their options. Photo by /( Carlson

JUNIORS 97

George Khoury Heejin (Michelle) Kim Sarah Kipp Robert Kittel Jonathan Klingler Laci Koch IlyaKomlev

JonKoot John Kostyak Krista Kovalcin Daniel Kraemer Matthew I<remser David Krentzman Robert Krimmel

Todd Krout Tasha Kulka Heather Kutch Mirabai Lacazette Gina Lash Rachael Lauer Jolm Lavanish

Chong Suk Lee Cynthia Leipold Asa Lennartsson Jonathan Leonard Charles Lesch Szymon Letowski Carrie Levin

OVER THERE. As a member of Key Club, Sarah Fuller directs newcomers in the school. Helping others was a central theme for many after school organizations. Photo by D. Ubc11-Nowell

98 AFTER SCHOOL

WHERE'S BERT? Dressed as Big Bird, Wyatt Dubois rides the junior float in the Homecoming parade. The float's theme was Sesame Street, thus riders imitated the characters. PhotobyC.Cfoust

Jing Liang Gretchen Lindner MarcLintal James Lloyd Gregory Long Erin Lougy April Love

Christu1a Love Adam Lutz Nicole Lykens Frank Machi James Magee KarenMaggi Christian Maguire

Robyn Maher Scott Malgieri Marco Jan Martemucci Alexandra Martin Elijah Mastin David Matta Kelly McAdoo

Teresa McCann Stephanine McClellan Timothy McDowell Michael McGill Kelly McKinney Julia McMurtrie Jami Meteer

by Alissa Anderson The hands on the clock moved slower than they had all day, a sure sign that eighth period had begun. As if to speed the hand, students watched the clock's march towards 3:16. Finally, the time came, and the bell rang. What to do now? Most students had something to do after school. Activities included over sixty different clubs and organizations. As a way of helping others, many joined clubs such as Understanding Others, Peer Listeners, and Key Club. "The purpose of Key Club is to help other people," explained Katherine Ackerman, a Key Club member. Key Club accomplished this goal by sponsoring many different activities to benefit the comm unity, including The Great Skate, and the All Night Volleyball tournament. These activities raised money for places like the Foxdale Retirement Home. Students also shared their musical talents after school. Choir, orchestra, and Marching Band provided an outlet for some stu-

dents. Others preferred the lessregulated environment of Coffeehouse, an after school activity where students could either listen to or perform music. Those who drifted more towards the political arena sought the activities geared for them. Student Government met weekly, discussing issues which concerned the students. The school offered a variety of intramural and interscholastic sports. Each student had his or her favorite sport. "Track is one sport where the support of the team is essential, yet the actual races are more individual," described Cindy Cunningham. Practice took up most of the time for the athletes. Many sports practiced each day after school. Every sport required some practice to keep the athletes in top condition for competition. While the activities varied, participation did not. There was somethingforeveryone. Theonly problem was waiting for the bell to ring.

After the

Bell

Rings LET' S JAM! While at Coffeehouse, Jason Schmidt plays his guitar. Students could either participate or just listen to music at the after school entertainment sessions. Plroto bys. R<>Ss

JUNIORS

Jennifer Meyer Jennifer Miller Steven Miller Wayne Miller Peter Mittemdorfer Alison Moerschbacher Katie Moir

Paul Monson Amanda Moore Umbayi Moret Julie Morgan Robert Morlang Abigail Morris Anthony Morris

Lindsay Morris David Morrison Kathleen Morrow Matthew Morrow Carl Moss Robert Mraovich Gregory Mudzinski

Jacob Muha Kristina Musser Kristina Mutzeck Wendy Muzzio Stacy Neal Andrew Nogroski Melissa Noll

by Shawn Baker

Cafeteria Makes

Changes lJH-HUH!! Drinking a soda, Kathryn Walk sits in the new cafeteria. As always, soda was available from the machines outside the cafeteria doors. Photo l>y D. Ube11路Nowe/I

100

CAF ETERIA

On October 10, the North Building cafeteria reopened after a facelift that changed the attitude of the room. The renovation included the replacement of tables and chairs with booths and swivel chairs, the addition of maroon venetian blinds on the windows, and the appearance of signs to indicate the food options. These additions came at a price of $35,000. Lisa Reeder, the Food Service Manager for the North Building, justified the changes: "In order for us to meet our costs, we have to spend some money. Our participation is up 10% from last year, and that justifies our spending the money. The cafeteria is a customer-driven business, and (we) wanted to make a pleasant place to stay." Junior differed greatly in their opinions of the cost-effectiveness of the change. "It's much better than it was before," stated Elena Pesin. Nikki Dunn disagreed: "It was a waste of money." Others did not see the need for a change. "The old one was just fine," com-

mented Kevin Bollman. Many juniors felt that the cafeteria had the look of a restaurant, as the staff had hoped. "It looks like McDonald's," said Amanda Moore. Students noticed other problems with the changes. Some opposed the reduction of space, which resulted from the renovations. Before the changes, juniors could sit together in groups of 18, but that number fell to eight. That change brought many responses. "There's not enough room to sit in big groups anymore," remarked April Love. Othersfeltthattherenovations were a waste of money. Matt Ascah said, "While I'm all for improving the school environment, there are other ways the money can be spent other than on the cafeteria." The changes became a permanent part of the high school. Although some liked the new changes, others still believed that spending that amount of money in that way was not for the better.

Marjorie Nolten Vitally Novikov Jesse O'Neill FiratOrkan Erin Orzolek Masi Osseo-Asare Anitha Padala

David Pagani Nathan Paine Lindsay Pantano Mark Parfitt Jared Paul Marysa Paules Meghan Paules

Stephen Payne Rachel Pell David Perkowski Elena Pesin Christopher Phillips Renae Pickering Heather Pietzsch

Mylisa Pilione Kiera Pitman Katherine Pollack John Pomeroy Brenda Poorbaugh Kevin Poorman Angela Pope

DELICIOUS! Relaxing in the new cafeteria, Rachel Pell talks to a friend while eating lunch. Thenewseating arrangement Jet small groups of friends sit closer together. Photoln1 D. Libcn-Nuwcll

OVER HERE! Scanning the

crowd, Bo Chang and Brooke Carder socialize at lunch. The new booths allowed more individual room with only a marginal cut in space. Pliotoby M. Pnrfitt

JUNIORS 101

Katrina Porter Noah Praskovich Katharine Prisk DipaliPuri Christine Quentin Braedan Quigley Anthony Ragusea

Anne Raj9tte Megan Raleigh Jennifer Rands Nathaniel Rasmussen Joshua Rathmell Megan Rayman Christopher Readinger

Shannon Rearick Duane Reeves Bernadette Regan Matthew Rehring Jessica Reichley Heather Repine William Reutzel

Patricia Rhodes Dana Rhule Erin Ridenour Jonathan Rideout Step.hanie Rider Kathryn Ritchey Nova Ritchey

IS THIS RIGHT? Working on her homework, Sylvia Thompson rechecks an answer with a calculator. Calculators helped many students solve problems correctly. Plioto by D. Lib1m-Nuwell

102 HOMEWORK

COUNT DOWN! As Erin Lougy coimts her heart beats, Eileen Smiley times her. Some of the homework that juniors had to do seemed unusual at the time. Plioto by D. Liwn Nuwell

AaronRito Erik Roan Jason Roberts Lauren Robinson Kelly Jo Rockey Karen Rockower Luis Rodriguez

Shawn Rogacs J. Brian Rogers Michelle Roland Shanna Ross Paul Rottner Michael Roush Matthew Royse

Michelle Russell Michelle Salopek Dani.el Santavicca James Scaltz Karl Schachem Jaime Schlusser Jason Schmidt

Arny Schnellbaugh Jeremy Schroeder Kristina Schul Jeanettte Schulte Kevin Schultz Jean-Marc Scialoxn Joanna Seaman

by Wayne Miller For every assignment that they completed, the juniors had at least one good excuse why they could not have the assignment completed on time. These were the top 20 for the school year: 20) 19) 18) 17) 16) 15) 14)

13) 12) 11) 10)

9) 8) 7)

6) 5)

4) 3)

2) 1)

My dog ate my homework. My homework ate my dog. Hand cramps left me unable to use the word processor. I forgot we had school tomorrow. I thought you were kidding when you assigned this. My friend has it. My dog ate my friend. Revealing the location of my homework would betray a Communist conspiracy. I'm an existentialist; this assignment is absurd. I'm a nihilist; this assignment is worthless. I'm an idiot; this assignment is hard. The Communists ate my dog. I couldn't open my locker because I left my key at my friend's house and her dog ate it. I thought you said May 30, not October 30. The Martians landed in my backyard, disrupting the electromagnetic matrix of my computer and decompressing the unix files. I didn't want to do it; sue me. My teacher from last year is suing me; I had to fight it out in court and couldn't do my homework. I couldn't decide whether to double space this or not; I couldn't handle that type of stress. My homework spontaneously combusted. Hedgehogs; enough said.

Homework

Excuses

Abound READ BY FRIDAY?! While in the library, Craig Tollini reads for English. The library was a quiet place where students could catch up on homework assignments. Photo by K. Cnrlson

JUNIORS

103

Thomas Seifried Megan Senior Tracy Shaffer Kathryn Shear Lindsay Shellenberger Christopher Sheridan Daniel Shirer

Zachary Shotland SimonShung Christopher Shutt Julie Simpson Eileen Smiley Andrew P. Smith Andrew R. Smith

Jeremy Smutz Jillian Snyder Lynne Sobel Smita Sonti Deane Soto Anthony Spadaccio Jason Spearly

Peggy Stamm Alicia Stevens Jaliya Stewert Jeffery Stine Callie Stinson Stephanie Stoehr James Stout

by Michael Roush

Reaching Out to

Others NEXT? In Learning Enrichment, Hannah BailorHooven manages the Youth for a Change (YFC) desk. Many juniors chose projects through YFC assignments. Photo by E. Bose

104 HEALTH PROJECTS

Over the course of the year, health classes required juniors to spend time in a variety of places and conditions. In order to pass the class and to graduate, juniors had to volunteer their time to a cause within the community. Deciding on a project was the toughest part for many juniors. '1 haven't really decided yet," said Michael McGill. Andy Ellenburgeragreed, '1don'tknow what to do. There are so many options." For those indecisive students, after school activities provided a means of completing health projects. With a desk in Learning Enrichment, Youth For a Change (YFC) matched up students with those in the community who needed work done. Elizabeth Delafield finished her project by working in area schools through YFC. "I volunteered to be a writing mentor to elementary students," she explained. Even health class itself provided the arena for service activities. Mr. Rockey, a health teacher,

always began class by giving a "public service announcement," in which he mentioned upcoming activities which could count as service. Other students had a more interesting idea of service in mind. 'Tm going to work out at the prison," mentioned Rugigana Kavmahanga. Some students already involved in activities could use those hours to count towards their health project. "I work at the hospital," said David Crandall. He continued, "Health class allows me to get credit for it." Although the class gave students a great deal of latitude in doing the projects, the health class placed certain requirements on the project. It needed to consist of at least 20 hours of service and have teacher approval in advance. Although they sometimes used valuable time that juniors felt they could spend elsewhere, the community service project allowed students to help the community while doing classwork.

Jennifer Strong Daniel Struble David Summers Hanghang (Diana) Sun Shankar Sundaram Charles Swanger Sarah Sweeney

Martin Swisher Zachariah Swisher Scott Sylves Mary Szmolko Timothy Tarbell Heather Tate William Tawney

Michelle Taylor Ryan Thomas Sarah Thomas Lynn Thompson Sylvia Thompson Brian Tittmann Craig Tollini

Andrea Trantham Matthew Tums Heather Van Aelst Beth Van Blargan Kristen Van Horn Thea Van Sickle Anamaria Varela-Gomez

RING!!! Working for Key Club, Kristen Weimer makes a phone call. Organizations offered opportunities for juniors to finish health projects by helping others. P/1010 by M. Parfi11

WHICH ONE? While in health class, Jon Rideout examines a list of project opportunities. Health classes provided severa I different options for service. Photo by A. Grit!

JUN IORS 105

by Michael McGill

Testing for the

Future

NERVOUS? Waiting for the SAT to begin, Brian Rodgers and Steve Czajkowski sit outside the office. Testsconcemed students who wanted to go to college. Photo by D. Liben-Nowell

MORE WRITING? Working in the library, Matt Kremser practices writing. SAT II changes included a new writing portion which had not appeared in earlier tests. Photo 1'y K. Carlso11

CRAM TIME! Preparing for the SAT I, Elizabeth Walsh studies a sample test booklet. Study guides helped many students score better on the actual tests. Photo by D. Libtm路Nowell

106 STANDARDIZED TESTS

As students neared the end of their high school careers, they endured yet another set of tests, this time literally. They faced standardized tests such as the Preparatory Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) and the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT). Colleges used these tests to evaluate students for admission. They ranked students based upon how well they scored on the tests and combined the ranking with other activities to decide whether or not to admit a student. Steve Guthoff, a counsellor at the North Building, said, "Colleges are putting less emphasis on PSAT and SAT tests than they do on the courses" which the students had taken. At the same time though, he emphasized a point to thestudents: "Youneedstandardized tests. Colleges need them. They are the only way to compare students on an even level." Diverse opinions existed among the students about the tests. "I like them. For most ques-

tions, you already know the answers and are able to work the problems backward," said David Crandall. David Garmire agreed about the ease of the test but did not approve of the tests in general. He found them "Boring, simple, and representative of our declining society." Some students did not mind taking the tests but did not consider the tests to be representative. "I feel that they don't measure our intelligence accurately," said Brian Tittmann. "Some people are naturally good at taking tests, and others, despite their intelligence, are not." Others disapproved of theidea of tests completely. "Nobody on this planet is standardized, so we shouldn't have standardized tests," declared Kathy Morrow. People had many different opinions about the tests. Overall, while students did not enjoy taking the tests, they realized the effects tests had on their future.

Joshua Vargo Geetha Venkatachalam Wiebke Vogel Scott Vongehr Jody Wachob Jacob Wagner Marion Wakeley

Seth Walizer Kathryn Walk Roger Walk Heather Walker Elizabeth Walsh Matthew Walter Kevin Waltz

Shanna Warner Christielyn Watson Raelene Weaver Steven Weaver Elsbetta Weeden Min Wei Kristen Weimer

Westley Weimer Benjamin Wentz Matthew White Lynn Whittaker Matthew Whittaker Curtis Williams Daniel Williams

Heather Williams Peter Williams Tabeth Williams Paige Williamson Wendy Wilson Casey Wimmer Christopher Wiser

David Wisniewski Maggie Wolszczan Kevin Wright Shelley Wright Jodi Younkin Kevin Younkin Jessica Zehngut

Melissa Ziegler

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JUNIORS 107

Dmi!Tiy Achapkin Jerusha Achterberg Briany Ackley Jody Agostinelli Adam Albrecht Ashleigh Alexander Joseph Ammerman

Rebecca Ammerman Matthew And,0lina Danielle Anthony Alexandra Argo Aooe Arrington Thomas Askey Benjamin Awnan

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Unite

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Diversity JUSTONEDANCE.Pleading for a dance,Ma t t Gearhart ta lks with the Lady Lion at the Spirit Assembly. Many sophomores expressed their individuality through their dress and actions. Plmlo by c. Clouse

108 DIVERS ITY

One glance at the common scene in any hallway of the South Building revealed an incredible variety of students. There were those who wandered aimlessly, trying to decide whether to go to class, and those who hurried, wanting to arrive on time. There were athletes who focused on the upcoming game, and groups of people who walked together talking animatedly. Other individuals roamed the halls surrounded by their own thoughts. Even this, however, was only a small reflection of the diversity contained within the sophomore class. Diversity, one of the most prominent traits of the sophomore class, started appearing more frequently as people began to figure out who they were and where they belonged. They expressed their individuality through their activities, their opinions, and even their social groups. As Leila Darabi put it, "We're all so different in our tastes, styles, and backgrounds. It's not a bad thing, we' re just different." In general . the sophomore class agreed with this statement. Everything from schools of thought to acquaintances to clothing styles and haircuts varied dramatically within the class. Most of the sophomores rooted themselves in and associated with

different groups because of their extracurricular activities. Angela Beatty thought that there was "a lot of diversity in the sophomore class because everyone is basically put into a group and all the groups are different." Clothing, the most visible aspect of a person, was a common signal to others identifying people with a certain stereotyped group. As Bob Owen said, "Something that was originally meant to cover the body has now become something to show individuality." Outward appearances, although frequently used as means of identification, could sometimes be misleading. People often dressed in a way that they liked and in which they felt comfortable, without necessarily holding all of the ideas associated with that group. The sophomores possessed a wide variety of interests, and as they became older, they found more outlets for them. "I think our school has a diverse community of interests and abilities, though not such as large a diversity of cultural and racial backgrounds," reflected Sarah KrollRosenbaum. The range of talents and individuality demonstrated by the sophomore class as a whole seemed to prove that they had finally found their niche in the school.

Jason Barbrow Dawn Barger Adam Barrickman Kyleen Barto Lionel Bassett Crystal Bathgate Zachary Battles

Angela Beatty Jeffrey Beatty Michelle Beck Sara Becker Mary Beelman Joshua Bender Marci Bender

Chad Benner Ashley Bennett Samantha Bentley Misty Berardi Robert Bergomosco Kathleen 'Berrena Amanda Biddle

FEEL THERHYrHM. Tapping away, Justine Welch and Samantha Bentley try to win the Alma Mater Award. Evensophomores in the same activities had very individual personalities. P/1010 by J. Frrvoriir

OUTOFSTEP. Displaying his individual style, John Heinz dons a bandana for the Dance Marathon. Headgear was an important and controversial part of student self-expression. Pholo by K. Thompsom

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Aaron Briggs Amy Brown Kathryn Brown Daniel Brumbaugh Andrea Buchan Erin Bucher Charles Budianto

Jeffrey Bundy Douglas Burns Erin Burns Jeffrey Burns Simon Burns

James Cady Joseph Callan

Elizabeth Campbell Robert Campbell Eric Carbonara Emily Carlson Kathryn_Cathcart Jennifer Cawthem Ankit Chander

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16. . Flying

WHO IS OPEN? Searching

through

her warmup

for a teanunate irl a game

stretches, Julie Halderman does her pushups. Sophomores learned various strength and flexibility exercises in each gym class.

of ultimate frisbee, Joey Finch attempts to pass the frisbee. Sophomores discovered new games and exercises in their new gym classes. Photo by D. Libe11-Mnucll

Pltoto by D. Libe11-Nowdl

110 GYM CLASSES

Kevin Chase O\unlin O\eru: Jeffrey Chen Yevgeruy Chen\ySJiev XueminChi lfamiChin Chirieleison

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Jamie Ch.ronister Annie Chyle ' Emily Ciletti Amber Cistaro StevenOaar Amanda Oark Danaca Clark

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Daryl Clark Lisa Clouser Christina Co,ble Kathleen Cocolin Ernest Collier JeremyColm )ames Comerford

Erica Condo Nathan Confer Kristen Conklin Sean Coroad Makenzie C~oper Nathari'iel Corl Jo!i_ephCorr

by Leila Darabi Two periods a week, gym classes turned once mild-mannered sophomores into competitive and sweaty athletes who could throw footballs with a single fluid motion and crawl across walls with the greatest of ease. The games played outside ranged from flag football to ultimate frisbee to softball. Then the classes moved inside for volleyball and basketball. "I'm really looking forward to ultimate frisbee," declared Kiernan Schalk, "because I really enjoy it." The sports which the sophomores played in gym classes covered a broad range of activities, and almost every sophomore enjoyed at least one sport. However, one new aspect of the gym curriculum that many people did not enjoy was the partner dance class. As Emily Carlson put it, "I don't think it's a very wise thing to do because we did dancing in eighth and ninth grade, and it's overkill to do it again." Although some of the sophomores did not like the pa~ner dance class, there

were others who did not mind it. Crissy Hall commented, "Partner dance class is an opportunity to do something different in gym, and it also gives those who aren't inclined in sports to do something that isn't as strenuous." Physical Education consisted of more than physical activity. Sophomores took written tests at the end of each unit to test their knowledge of the rules and regulations of each sport. "The quizzes in gym gives me a chance to understand the rules and regulations of the games we play," remarked Travis Torsell. The quizzes usually consisted of twenty questions and dealt with all the rules of the games. Most sophomores found the quizzes to be easy. Even though some sophomores enjoyed gym and some disliked gym, overall it proved to be a fun and stress-relieving â&#x20AC;˘part of their day. Jason Young summed it up by saying, "I prefer actually playing the sports because you don't have to study!"

Sweating

It Out

Gym Class WHAT SPORT IS NEXT? Listening to the teacher, Judit Gordon learns the rules of the game. Unit quizzes tested the sophomores' knowledge of the games they p layed. Plroto by D. Ubcn-Nowcll

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George Costa Micllael Costello Meghan Crnic LyndiCroft JaceyCross Cathleen Cutshall Wmston Czakon

Laura D'Ambrosia Nathanael Dabney Steve Daniels Leila Daxaoi 路 Stephanie Davis Erinn Dec1<er Elizabeth Derickson

Lindsay Devlin Edgar Diaz Ricky Diehl Ben Dir.smith John Divito Kathleen Donovan Christopher Dopl<ln

Coping With Endless

Stress CAN WE SLEEP? Looking anything but enthused, Amanda Clark and Erica Condo sit through World Cultures. The class of '97 often found themselves drowsy and fatigued due to stress. P/iolo by K. Carls"''

112

STRESS

by Becky Ammerman The sophomores felt overworked and tired. They had too much homework, and they wanted to go to the football game Friday night, but they had to work over the weekend. It all led to one thing--STRESS! ! ! Entering the sophomore world either meant learning to budget time and staying organized, or else living with the overabundant commitments. Most learned to deal with the work over time, but some sophomores had trouble handling all the stress that came with being a sophomore. That was a familiar situation for any sophomore. Stress, described by Rob Campbell as "a dark little monster which lurks in the hearts of everyone who puts things off till the last minute," was one of the biggest problems the sophomore class had. Sophomores constantly used the standard complaint of too much to do, too little time, with countless variations. It was not unusual to see dark circles under people's eyes when they shuffled by in the hallway. Most often they were either staying up late studying for tests or preparing for the next days' classes. School was one of the biggest causes of the sophomores' stress.

As Aaron Leschinsky aptly expressed it, "There's a lot of pressure to make the grade, since this is the year that counts." The classes got harder and more demanding for the sophomores, with lots of papers and essays to write. The extracurricular lives of the sophomores did not lessen their burdens very much either. The sophomores seemed to join more clubs and sports than they had before, which meant an overload on the exhaustion factor. Erica Condo thought, "The sophomores don't relax and have fun." What people said was true: the sophomore year was one of the most challenging years in high school. Yet somehow sophomores still managed to get through the year without collapsing. Some of the busiest people could handle the teachers, coaches, homework, and bosses, while others could not. Everyone dealt with stress in their own way. "I just dye my hair funky colors," said ValerieSpooner. Mike Sauers listened to Nine Inch Nails and Pantera. The people who could not deal with it, like Heidi Michaels, said, "I'm about to have a nervous breakdown, I don'tdeal with it." And the rest, like Alisha Tranthem, advised, "Just do it."

~atthew Dougan Hope Dove Nicholas Drahusz William Dreibelbis Jennifer Dry HollyDudis Jason Dunlap

Monica Eakin Jamie Ellis Megan Enis Erin Erb Anna Falkenstem Eliza Faria-Santos Kelly Farkas

Emily Farr Kathryn Faulkner Adrienne Favorite Doreen Ferretti AmyFe12er Andrea Fike Joseph Finch

I'LL HUFF & I'LL PUFF! Blowing a soap bubble, Sara Schreck performs a Biology I experiment. Sophomores discovered that classes could be fun as well as stressful. Photo by M. Parfilt

DOES IT MAKE SENSE NOW? Explaining a math problem, Molly McClincy helps James Cady with his work. Sophomores relied on each 0U1er to help relieve tile stress ofchallenging classes. Plroto by B. Kins

I KNOW, I KNOW! Raisinghis hand, Pat Ward participates in a discussion in DocWilkerson'sclass. Advanced classes' challenging work load added stress to the sophomore year. Plroto by /. Fnwritt

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Thomas Flach Rebekah Frankel

Karin Frantz Rachel Frazier Jesse Fritsch Paul Gamm Kagan Ganaposki

Nishant Gandhi 'Benjamin Garskof Emily Garton Kathryn Gearhart Matthew Gearhart Frank Genifadaro RayGhaner

Ronald Gibboney Lynn Gilbert Anna Gokieli Meredith Goodwin Judit Gordon Conan Greaser Josh Gregory

SAY

Tl-IA T AGAIN. Watching the teacher, Shannon McCarthy tries to follow a lesson in French class. Sophomores often carried over electives they had started in their freshman year. Photo by S. Becker

114 ELECTIVES

WHERE IS THE PLUG?

Asking for the sinl<ph.1g, Stephanie Davis watches Dan Opdenhoff. Sophomoresfilled their schedules with electives like home economics to add fun to their days. Photo by E. Bose

Oarence Griffin Ted Griffin Janet Griffith Kirsten Grigor Robert Groves Ted Grunenwald Christopher GWXUJ\o

Jacob Gum.mo Christopher Guth Daniel Hackney Rebecca Hade Mark Hagen Andrew Hagg Julie Haldeman

by Katy Miller and Joe Machi Once upon a time, the class of '97 could cook, type, draw, speak a choppy foreign language, and write an article well enough for the school newspaper. After the summer, the sophomore class discovered what their school really offered and how they could expand their horizons just by packing their schedule. Because most sophomores used their previous freshman year as a time of fulfilling the prerequisites for the future courses, they found that there was a wide variety of electives open to them. Of the 22 credits required for graduation, 5.5 came from electives alone. These electives included courses such as art, music, technology education, industrial arts, home economics, foreign languages, and business. Another class in popular demand was Driver Education, which the school required that all students take at some point in their high school career. Exceptions prevailed of course for any limiting :ircumstances. Most students showed an immense interest in Driver Education because the legal driving age was approaching soon for many. "That in-car expe-

L.:--路 Exploring

rience we had is something I'll never forget," commented Amy Fetzer on the new rule that permitted students to drivewith their classes one time on the Driver Ed. range. The sophomores looked forward to actually getting behind the steering wheel and turning on the engine. Interests thrived mainly through the creative classes such as cooking and art, as most sophomores felt their foreign language classes were too much work. " I probably won't take a language next year because I'm ready to have some real fun," remarked Joe Machi. Pam Williams agreed, commenting, "Art gives me time for self-expression." It was difficult to find any person who felt electives should not be a part of the school curriculum. "Not only are they fun, they are very essential to a successful college career," declared sophomore Liz Derickson, whoshared the opinion of many other sophomores who felt that their upcoming college educations were cause for concern. As the year came to an end, most students found electives to be a fun and beneficial part of their sophomore year.

Aaron Hall Cristin Hall Michael Hampton Catherine Hancharik Scott Hanna Adrienne Harding Shannon Harner

Interests With BE ONE WITH THE CELLO. Absorbed in the music,AndySmithconcentrates intently on his part. Orchestra, Choir, and Band were some of the most common electives for sophomores to take. Pl1oto by拢 Bost

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J.:and? fla.r pster Michael Harris Takuro Hashida Kathryn Hatch Elizabeth Hatcher Laura Hatcher J11son Cf<oontz) Hattery

Robert Hayden

Chris Hazel Brian Hazle Anna Hefferan John Heinz Rebecca Held Elizabeth Helms

Mary Kate Herr Ellen Herrle

Daniel Hill James Hillard Jenni.fer Hillard Christopher Hilh1er Leonard Hoc1<enberry

Jens Holzbeixner Michael Homan Kyle Hoover Ryan Horner Jane Howell Ryan Howley Baiyina Hughley

Building Experience Through

jobs STROLLING ALONG. Shopping downtown, Emily Yohe strides across Allen Street. Sophomores used the money from their paychecks to pay for various essentials. Photo by 13. R11ski11

116 JOBS

by Valerie Spooner Meeting new people, gaining mores for baby-sitting jobs, many responsibiUty, and learning the adults asked if the student was ropes of "the system" were all over sixteen. ''Maybe they think positive aspects of job experience, sixteen-year olds are more responwhich sophomores began to ac- sible, or maybe they want the cumulate as they joined the work baby-sitter to drive the kids to force. However, the real driving different places, " conjectured force behind finding a workplace Becky Ammerman. When asked what advice they was more than obvious. "I wanted a job to make money for would give to people considering things now that I am growing getting jobs, students had many up," responded Katie Spoerke different responses, ranging from when asked why she had a job. showing confidence to making This reason was fairly common eye contact. ''Be polite and conamong job-seeking sophomores. siderate. No one hires a 'Teenage As the class of '97 grew older, the 路 brat,"' advised Stacy Yackeren. sophomores realized that they Kyla Stewart answered, "Make could not expect Mom and Dad sure you can handle it and have to pay for everything. Ways of enough time so you don't get too getting money varied from mow- stressed." Julie Steidel advised ing lawns, baby-sitting, or hav- others "to always make eye coning a paper route to working at tact with the person who is interMeyer's Dairy, the Village viewing you. Even if you' re a nerEatinghouse, or Schlow Library. vous wreck, it's important to act Most sophomores said that as if you are confident and know jobs were not hard to find except exactlywhatyou'redoing." Overwhen child labor laws applied all, the sophomore class started to Child labor laws stated that chil- make their mark in the working dren under sixteen could not world as well as in the consumer work Wheninterviewingsopho- world in their tenth grade year.

Kara Humilovich Sean Hummel N'abila lghena t Nutan Inaganti Andiew Johnson Melissa Johnson

Brent Jones

Katy Jones Richard Jones Michael Jury Yan Ke David Keddie Marijke Keesing Amanda Kehoe

Chad Kelley Brooke Kelly Benjamin Ketz Mary Ann Kiely Suzi Kilareski Joshua Kim Michelle Kim

Sara Kist Robert Kittel Robyn Klein Kellie Kline Louis I<llabel Elizabeth Knauer Susan Knight

864.1 B... Concentrating on her work, Valerie Spoonerreshelves books at Schlow Library. As they turned sixteen, sophomores began to take jobs at various places around town. Pholo by 8. J\n1mtrma11

WHAT NOW? Sorting posters at the Apple Tree, Shannon Harner pauses in his work. Although some sophomores found jobs hard to get, others seemed to have no problem. Photo by 8. Rusicin

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David Kocher 'Mark I<ogelmann Andrea Kohler Donald Koide Michael Kondash Daniel Kopp Shirley Kosic.k

Kathryn Kostyak Robert Kovalchik Raquel Kranch Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum Sarah Kroll-Rosenbaum

Jena Krumrine Ryan Kur

Kelly Kutz Tae Hyun Kwon Emily Yun Yee Lam Karen Lambert Kathryn Lehr Christopher Leidy Kurt Leitzinger

Aaron Leschinsky Marcel Lewis Michelle Lieb Maria Lies Camden Lindsay Chi-Shuan (Vickey) Liu Tennyson Liu

IT l\TEVER ENDS. Studying diligently, Rob Kovalchik spends his Sun路 day at Schlow Library. Sophomores often found it necessary to work on assignments over the weekends. Photo by 8. Ruskin

118 WE EKENDS

OUTIA HERE! Waiting for the bell to ring, Kelly Kutz packs up her belongings. Tired a nd antsy, sophomores eagerly anticipated and made plans for the weekends. Pi!Dto by 8. Ruskin

Cynthia Lopg

John Long

Tracy Long Jason Longenecker Carla Lopez Laura Lowery

Joseph Machi

Elizabeth Mack Mark Maclay Lindsey MaCNab Chri~topher Magee Eric Malgieri Austin Mandryk Courtney Mandryk

Camille Martilotta Jared Matthews Jonathan Mayer Daniel McCall Shannon McCarthy

Jamie McCartin ' Kristina McClellan

Molly M<!Clit19y Megan McCorm1ck Whitney McCormick C:::olleen McCreary James McDevitt Michelle McElroy Lauren McGrath

by Becky Ammerman Weekends were a blessing for tired sophomores. "I like to sleep" was the consensus of the members of the sophomore class when asked what they liked to do on weekends. Sophomores used their weekends either to release energy or to regain what energy they had used up in the previous week's activities. It was a time for them to hang out with friends downtown, to catch up on sleep, and to have fun. As Cindy Long put it, " I sleep, hang out, party... cause trouble." Not all sophomores took it easy on the weekends, though. Some spent their time working on essays and projects and catching up on assignments. "My weekends are rather busy because I have so much homework it's not even funny," exclaimed Sara Becker. Many teachers thought that the studentsshould use weekends for school work rather than for rest and relaxation. Therefore, they assigned special work for those carefree extra hours. As Alecia Stoner expressed,"I don't think

we should have homework on weekends, because that's our free time." What else did the sophomores do other than sleep? The most common activities were going downtown or to the mall and spending time with friends. Like at least half of his class, Mike Sauers liked to "waste my money." Cory Rideout had another interesting viewpoint: "We don't have lives. Either that, or some people don't want others to know what they do." Sophomores with jobs spent their weekends working. The students tended to spend a good part of their weekend time at jobs such as working at restaurants, working at grocery stores, and babysitting. Since extra-curricular activities occupied most after school time, busy sophomores had to give up their weekend time in exchange for that much needed money. The rest did something similar to Jacob Gummo, who commented, "I sleep. I eat. I produce carbon dioxide. I live."

Rejoicing

far Long-awaited

Weekends ON A MISSION. Walking

downtown, Liz Knauer checks out the stores. Weekends were a time for sophomores to relax for a bit and attempt to catch up on their hectic lives. Photo by B. R11ski11

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Jaso~ Mc1ntyre

Carrie Means Ale)ds Mebane Tracie Mehalick Andrew Mesick Heidi Michaels Katy Miller

Nathan Miller Scott Miller William Miller Kristina Milner AlanMinasi Kristen Mmtmier Adam Mitchell

Renee Mitchell Amy Mixer C11ance Moore Robert Moore Jamie Morath Marja Nidelka Moreno Melanie Mosesrnan

Schedules Fill With

Involvement HAMMING IT UP. At the freshman orientation, Peer Listeners Mackenzie Baird and Kathryn Hatch preform a skit. Sophomores often devoted their time to help out the new freshmen in the school. Pltoto by E. Bose

120 GETTING

INVOLVED

by Becky Ruskin A lot of students thrust themselves into a whirlwind of activity their sophomore year. In addition to regular classes, they devoted many of their precious afternoons and study halls to the various extracurricular activities the school offered. The commitments accumulated until sophomores wondered where all the free time had gone. Whether they were playing a sport, learning drills in Marching Band, working on a publication, or participating in a club, in general, "people seemed busier this year," observed Bill Thies. People got involved in assorted activities for many different reasons. Heidi Michaels "felt more comfortable with the atmosphere," while Xuemin Chi thought that it was because "we know more about the school and are more aware of what's available." Sophomores rejected the idea that they had more opportunities to get involved merely because of their seniority. Mary Kate Strauss believed that "sophomores just take more advantage of them." A handful of sophomores took the view that there was less involvement this year. When asked

if students joined more activities, Kathryn Lehr replied, ''People got

really involved last year, but then narrowed down their choices to a few basic commitments." A.J. Bennett agreed with her in a different way, stating, "I don't think the sophomores gotinvolved this year because nobody cares anymore." The sophomores may have been too busy with homework or jobs and therefore did not feel they had time to devote to the extracurricular activities of their school. Thesimplefact ofbeingin their second year of high school had a lot to do with how the sophomores got involved. The consensus was that sophomores had learned many lessons the previous year which helped them to determine how much time they could spare and what interests they wanted to pursue. They had learned how to budget their time and use it wisely. Rebecca Hade felt that sophomores had gotten the hang of things since their freshmen year. Lyndsey MacNab agreed, saying, "We're definitely more confident now." Sophomores had the chance to expand the variety in their classes and in their lives.

Andreina .Moyer Joshua Mmphy Sara Music-Eichman Nathan Nadenicek Jason Narber Leah Nathan

Matthew Niebauer

Patrick Nixon Vitaly Novikov David O'Neill Emily Olson Daniel Opdenhoff Lauren Orkus Christopher Orlandi

Michele Ostroski Robert Owen Tara Owens Shauna Paffie Aaron Parker Rebecca Patterson Christine Pazul

HOW MANY SAXES? Holding two saxophones, Colin Bitner waits with others for inspectjon to start. Sophomores found themselves more actively involved in the school community. Photo by f. FtWOritt

IT HAS BEE.t'\f A LONG DAY. Resting his head, Jason Comerford takes part in a djscussion in Acclivity. After school activities often required a large amount of time and dedication. Photo '1y 8. Ruskin

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Dti-ite Peagler Cliristopher Peragine Debora Pereira Theresa Perreca Joshua Perry Roxanne Petach David Peterson

Kristy Petroff Rebecca J?illar Jason Pletcher Virginia Poorman John Portland V~ctoria P1:ewitt Kelly Prior

Alison Proch Justi11 Pw1shon Christine Quentin Emily Radis Alfonso Ranaudo JohnRaynar Emily Rehring

SAY WHAT? Taking a break, Bo Blizard and freshman Ben Everett tall< in Photo Arts. Electives often mixed all four grades and gave sophomores many oppurtunities to meet other classes. P/Joto by B. R11Af<l11

122 NEW PEOPLE

BRASS ROOTS. Rocking away ,CurtLeitzingerand junior Anne Rajotte play their baritones. Marching Band sophomores met a wide variety of people from all grades. P/1010 ~!I M . Parfitt

Brandy Reighard Andrea Reish Geoffrey Reyes Co!Y Rideout ronyia Rider 'Nfichael Riesterer Randolph Riesterer

RyanRimmey Sarah Rito

Heather Robb Carolyn Robinson Philip Robinson Michael Robison Amy Rockey

Kathleen Rockey Jami Rodgers Brittany Ross

Jana Rossman Jennifer Roth Michael Row Rebecca Ruskin

by Becky Ruskin Sophomores no longer deemed the upperclassmen "gods," while swarms of new faces, who were now the "underclassmen," filled the hallways of the South Building. The new school year had started, and through classes and clubs sophomores found themselves in increasing contact with students from all of the other grades. Whether hailed as friend or enemy, these new associations became a normal part of the sophomores' world. Students in the two buildings rarely felt isolated from one another. Many of the courses taken by sophomores were available to students from the other grades as well. Almost every sophomore had to cross the street at least once a week if not once a day, just as the juniors and seniors trekked over to the South Building for language classes and science electives. Because of their freer nature, electives allowed more interaction between students than did the required classes. Additionally, of course, sports and after school activities gave the sophomores another chance to meet new

people. Tacee Shuey commented, "Because I'm an athletic trainer, I'm involved with people from other grades all the time." In spite of the age differences involved, these acquaintances often developed into close friendships. The freshmen were a constant reminder of the sophomore class's new position. Despite all of the remarks to the contrary, sophomores proved to have a good opinion of the freshmen. Megan Enis found the freshmen to be "more mature than I expected." Influenced by the closeness of a shared building, it soon became hard to find a sophomore who did not have a least a few friends in the ninth grade. Whenever the sophomores had free time either in school or out of it, they seemed to be expanding their friendships. However, there were downsides to this, such as the pain of a senior friend graduating and going away. As they moved towards their senior year, an expanded range of friendships which the sophomore class would put to use as more and more younger classes came in behind them became necessary.

Breaking The Barriers

Grade THAT'S FUNNY. Talking afterschool, Bob Owen and junior Kim Burkhard relax outside the band room. Though separated during school, friends in different grades still found time to keep in touch. PhotobyB. Ruskin

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Kristin Sager Travis Santoro Michael Sauers Kiernan Schalk Caleb Scheetz Adam Schell Sara Schreck

Mid1ael Schulte Lucas Schwartz Warren Scott Kenneth Sheaffer Anneliese Sherer Dustin Shetler April Shildt

TaceeShuey Arthur Shum Paolo Sica Marjorie Siebenrock Andrew Smith Benjamin Smith Benjamin Smith

Michael Smith Reid Smith Roxanne Snider Dustin Snyder Matthew Snyder John Solie Joseph Spagnoletti

Glory, Agony, And

Sports READY, SET, SERVE! Preparing for a serve, Annie Chyle plays for the girls' volleyball team. Sports provided a chance for sophomores to achieve their personal best. Plroto l>y Y. Pickering

124 SPORTS

by Jaime Baratta

The smell of victory was in the air, players all around the huddle gave each other high fives, and the crowd vigorously cheered in the stands as a State High sports team added another win to its record. The memories created from participation in sports were ones students never forgot after their sophomore year in high school. The good times, the bad times, the wins, the losses, and the tiresome practices would lurk in their memories forever. Sports were a very important and exciting aspect for sophomores throughout the year. For many, it was their first year in a varsity league, while others returned with more experience and talent to contribute to the junior varsity teams. Athletes who experienced their first year in a varsity league found an increased intensity that varied greatly with that of their previous seasons. They found more challenging competition and more exciting games, both of which greatly improved their skills.

Many sophomores agreed that the most negative aspect of sports was that they were very time consuming. Yet they had many positive aspects as well. According to Alison Proch, "Sports are a great way to get involved, make new friends, and be a part of a team." The influence of teamwork was of tremendous importance. Without all the members of a team working together, there was no team. Sophomores, making the transition from being younger, less-experienced freshmen, understood the importance of teamwork and pushing themselves to their limits. Liz Mack commented, "The more you put into it, the more you get out." All of the sophomores performed well for State High in the District competitions. The sophomores honed their skills against better competition and had a lot of fun in doing so because their love for sports was never-ending. Finally, according to Anna Falkenstern, "Sports are what make school bearable."

Basha Spivack Katie Spoerke Valerie Spooner Jeffrey St. Andrews Julie Steidel Derick Stephens Kyla Stewart

William Stocker Timothy Stoicheff Alecia Stoner Heather Stover Patrick Stover Mary Kate Strauss Douglas Strouse

Glen Stuart Denise Sullivan

Daniel Sweet Carrie Synan Zachary Taylor Rick Teixeira William Thies -, .::;

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SURROUNDED! During the Indian Valley game varsity soccer player Megan McCormick moves in on the goal. Sophomores wereactiveparticipantson most varsity sports teams. P/1010 by K. Morris

UP, UP AND AWAY! Focused on the game, Brent Jones springs for the basketball while Jeff St. Andrewsgetsreadytorun. Sports tended to be time consuming activities for sophomores. P/10101>y c. Ivory

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Looking Towards the

Horizon

VERY INTERESTING. Working intently, Laura Hatcher finishes an assignment. Completing assignments helped sophomores work on particular skills as well as on good work habits. P/loto by 8. R11ski11

WHAT SHOULD GO NEXT?Workingasagroup for English, Rob Campbell and Lyndsay Devlin talk about an assignment. English classes spent a unit on college application essays. Photo by 8. Ruskin

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HOW MUCH LONGER? Accepting awards for academic excellence, the class of '97 receives applause. Many students strove to

get grades that would prove valuable later in life. Photo by D. Ul><m路Nowell

NEW HORIZONS

by Emily Rehring Maturity, future plans, options, responsibility, and choices were words which sophomores heard every day. The sophomore year was one in which the students had to face heavy decisions which would effect their upcoming lives. Junior High seemed like such a short time ago, yet the sophomore class overall had changed enormously. Sophomores realized that the grades that they received counted both academically and vocationally. The biggest concern the sophomores had for the future was what to do after graduation. Although two years away, many sophomores felt that it was too soon. College was one option, and many took the PSAT in the fall with a college board in mind while English classes practiced writing college application essays. Once a student had made the decision to go to college, there were still the questions of where and which major to choose. Some preferred the option of a two- or three-year

trade school, while others felt they would be ready to go directly into the work force. Programs like CAAT helped to prepare students for these types of futures. Clubs like FBLA and FFA reflected a mind turned towards the future. Still another group of sophomores had no idea what they wanted to do with their lives or did not care. The way that Pat Ward saw it, "Tenth grade is not the time to decide on a career, it's a time to expand your mind to the possibilities." As the sophomores further formed themselves into individuals through activities and interaction with others, they narrowed down their options at least a little. Overall, sophomores found their thoughts turning toward the horizons. They asked themselves questions such as, "Where will I be in ten years? What should I get?" and they just grew up. Nevertheless, everything the sophomores did, said, and thought had long-term effects on their lives.

Richard Tressler Leslie Tu Alena Tussey Shane Twomley Michael Uchno 'John Van Horn

Haima Varadan

Daniel Verbanec Ryan Vernon Spring Verstraete Joshua Voigt Timothy Wachob Jeremy Walk Patrick Ward

Latrisha Wasson Emma Weeden Justine Welch Tracy Wernecke Adam Wetzel Jessica Wheeler Amanda Whitbred

Kirstin Whiteside Kristina Wilkins Emily Will Curtis Williams Dante Wi1li~ms Kathryn Williams Michael Willi<l!l'ls

Pamela Williams Stacey Williams Kelly Wilson Ghri:stine Winn " Nicole Wolanski Jeremy Woodring Philip Weodring

Stacy Yackeren Daniel Yavu.zkurt Carrie Yekel Kristi Yingling

Annie Yocum EmilyYol1e Akari Yoshida

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Kathleen Adair Jesse Aiello Christopher Ames Paul Anderson Krishna Antarikso Nathan Anthony Melanie Antos

Azadeh Arjmand Adam Armstrong Andrew Asmus Justin Auker Jimmy Au Aimee Ault James Bannon

Joshua Bao Christopher Barnes KharyBames Matthew Barr Shawna Barry Philip Bartley James Bartolomea

Phillip Bates Liza Bathgate Bethany Baumbach Lindsay Beatty

Jennifer Beegle Matthew Beese Daniel Belsky

Orientation Helps Freshmen Learn

Ropes TELL ME MORE! During the Activities Fair, Jen Findeis tells Bethany Baumbach about Science Olympiad. The club booths introduced the freshmen to various extracurricular activities. Plroto by E. Bos,,

128 FRESHMENORIENTATION

by Nick Bond and Rebecca Pangborn The 1994-1995 school year hosted the first Freshmen Orientation. Organizers of the orientation program targeted the assembly and other seminars, which discussed courses, activities, and programs, toward helping the incoming studen ts become familiar with the high school, its rules, and its differences from the junior high school. Orientation occurred on the first of September, a week before school began. The day started with a spiritfilled assembly. After some music from the tenth grade choir, various leaders in the school came forward to introduce the freshmen to the activities that the high school offered. Then the ninth

graders met some of their new teachers and their counselors before attending various workshops, which focused on topics such as schedules and goal settings. Amy Dawson, one of the freshmen who attended the event, said, "It was exciting!" Even if all the students were not as enthusiastic

about it as Amy was, orientation still seemed to generate a positive response. _ ot all reactions to the orientation were positive, however. "They should give guided tours," recommended Brooke Russell, a freshmen. Between workshops, the cafeteria staff treated the freshmen to a lunch consisting of soda, chips, and turkey subs. Although the orientation appeared easy to put together, a lot of work went into it behind the scenes. MaryKateHerr,JudyGordon, and choir director Ms. Jessica McNall contributed greatly to the creation of the orientation. The organizers of the orientation also had a good time. Sophomore Judy Gordon commented, " ...enjoyed helping the freshmen to get involved in school." Although there were mixed reactions, Jason Meyer summed it up when he stated, "The Freshmen Orientation got me well prepared and organized for my ninth grade year."

Joleen Beman Jason Bender Timothy Beresny Yelena Bernstein Anuj Bhardwaj Varun Bhatia Sanjay Bhavsar

Trent Bickle Rebecca Biddle Danielle Bilbay Joel Blanco Ryan Blood Heidi Bloom Katherine Blume

Matthew Bogdan Nick Bond Robert Borger Sarah Bowers Cynthia Brennan Timothy Brennan Natalie Bresler

Benjamin Brooks Rachel Brooks Robert (R.J.) Buczkowski John Bumgarner Kandi Burke Adam Burkholder Christina Bums

NO TIME TO REST. At orientation, Chris Hood takes a moment to look over some papers. Students who attended orientation found it beneficia.1 because they saw a glimpse of the busy year ahead. PhotobyY Pickrrmg

WHEN DOES THIS MEET? Taking yearbook pamphlets, Beth Jones, Carmen J<remser, Amy Scaroni,andKyrieQuigley discuss which clubs to join. Freshmen learned about new activities. Pliotoby ÂŁ.Bose

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Daniel Burrows John Buterbaugh Emily Butler Rebecca Bywater Damon Calandra Justin Callahan Thomas Canich

Rocco Capparelli Bradley Carles Aja Carman Elizabeth Carson Michael Chiswick-Patterson

Marie Ciambotti Elizabeth Ciletti

Molly Clark Jaime Clouse Hans Coetzee Amber Cole Carmen Cole David Coleman William Combs

Andrew Confer David Conklin Kevin Conklin Jennifer Costello Chad Craig Brian Crawford Crystal Crenshaw

ALMOST THERE. Using the crosswalk to the North Building, Melanie Pod rouzek and Emily Butier enjoy the sunshine. Crossing the street was enjoyable during pleasant wea ther. Photo by C. lvon1

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ALL BUNDLED UP. Wearing coats and gloves, Rosie Firebaugh, Molly Clark, and Mary Travis venture into the chilly outdoors. Once the winter came students wore heavier clothing. Photo lâ&#x20AC;˘y C. /wry

NORTH AND SOUTH

Christina Crowe Johanna Cunning Catherine Cunninghan Nathan Cunningham

Julie Czebotar Robert Dabney Brian Dague

Chaim Dahl Amber Dance Amy Dawson Thomas Day Ryan Deak Sara DeCapria Matthew DeCarmine

Megan DeCrappeo Calvin DeHoff Christy Delafield Daniel Demers Courtney DeMicco Edward Dench Suzanne Devlin

Regan Disotell Zahra Dobbins Crystal Dolan Todd Dolbin Kari Donovan Scot Doolittle Laura Dougan

by Jessica Salvanish Freshmen developed many opinions about the differences between the North and South Buildings. For the first time, they experienced the daily ritual of crossing Westerly Parkway. Many freshmen were envious of some of the structural and administrative differences between the buildings. There was still the feeling that the discipline was less stringent at the north side of the road. Katie Khoury was anxious to get to the North Building because she believed, "It's a lot more relaxed -- less strict." The physical appearance of the North Building impressed some freshmen. They felt that it outshone the South Building. Bobby Dabney commented, "The North Building is more modern than the south -- a remodeled cafeteria is a real plus." Emre Ertekin felt that the North Building was "more decorated with paws and maps."

Tim Drosnes explained why this viewpoint was prevalent in some of the freshmen minds. He stated, "It seems like more money goes into the North Building than the South Building. For example, their cafeteria is getting a lot of money to make it nicer." Whileitmayhaveseemed that the North Building was more appealing than the South, not every freshman liked crossing the street. Amber Henry stated a common opinion: "I had to cross to the north building for swimming. It was too hectic and rushed." Crossing the street was one of the negatives involved with taking classes at the North Building. In the end, while the North Building may have seemed more attractive, there were positive aspects to the South building. Lee Petnick summed it neatly: "At least the South Building doesn't smell like chlorine."

Changing Buildings Generates Varied

Opinions GOING HOME. At the end oftheday, Mike Tumsand Kevin Van Aels t leave school on bike and on foot. Freshmen walked to and from buildings as well as to and from school. Photo by D. LJbc11-Nowtl/

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Carl Dreibelbis Stephen Dress Timothy Drosnes Michael Duck Patrick Duffy Erin Dunleavy Kathryn Earl

Chris Easton Nena Eckenroth Matthew Eckley Kristin Ekdahl Jennifer Emigh Stacey Engelder Emre Ertekin

Benjamin Everett Abigail Faulkner Jaclyn Faussette Yaw Fellin Tanna Ferrara Peter Ferrin Matthew Ferringer

Making New Friends Through

Clubs PAWN TO ES. Contemplating his next move, );{ichael ChiswickPa tterson stuclies the chessboard. Students joined some dubs in an effort to refine their intellectual abilities . P/1010 by E. Bos;,

132 JO INING CLUBS

by Phil Bartley and Tim Drosnes Why did freshmen want to join clubs? Did they want to increase academic skills, play more sports, or act and sing? Probably the most common reason the freshmen participated in extracurricular activities was to have fun with friends. Of the freshmen surveyed, about fifty percent said that they were members of clubs. They all had reasons for whether or not they were in the clubs, ranging from exploring future career choices to taking heed of family influence to developing hidden talents. "It is important to be part of a club," said Elizabeth Carson, "because it helps you to get used to the high school and to make new friends." Some popular clubs included Thespians, the bands, including Marching Band and Jazz Band, Science Olympiad, Knowledge Masters, and Spanish Club. There were many other clubs because the school sponsored over fifty throughout the year. Student Government was another popular organization. Mike

Killoren believed he had a good reason for becoming involved: "I feel I am a responsible representative of my class." Following his interests, Josh Bao became a member of Knowledge Masters. Commenting on his reason for participating in this quiz-bowl activity, Josh remarked, "I am knowledgeable." Clubs such as Knowledge Masters and Science Olympiad offered students a chance to apply material they had learned in the classroom outside the classroom environment. Some people, however, did not have an interest in clubs. They felt that time constraints prohibited them from participating. ''There just isn't enough time," commented one ninth grader, whose view reflected those of many others. Other s tudents kept searching for the club that was right for them. Many freshmen enjoyed the variety of clubs that the high school offered. They had fun learning and relaxing with

Jennifer Findeis Jeffrey Fine Rachel Fineberg Rose Firebaugh Tiffany Fisher Brian Fisk Caitlin Fitz

Anastasia Fogelsanger Theodore Fogelsanger Ngwa'mbe Fokwa Shauna Foss Cristen Foster Matthew Fotis Eben Frederick

Anne French Sebastian Frith Tiffany Frost Khadijah Gaines Carrie Gale Jonathan Ganter David Garceau

LIGHTNING STRIKE! Planning th e freshmen Homecoming float, Sarah Steinacker and Katie Weimer brainstorm ideas. The senate was a popular way to become involved with school. P!zotoby M. Swoboda

OH, SCHIST! Observing rocks in ScienceOlympiad, Kim Tu studies geology for a qualifying test. Students joined some clubs because of the competitions and the field trips involved. Photo by D.Cra1tdnll

THE CLAPPER! Preparing to answer a question, Peter Ferrin does his part for his Knowledge Masters team. Joining a club allowed freshmen to improve upon their already existing abilities. Photo by D. Lib1m-Nowcll

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Phillip Gardner Joshua Garis Lisa Garman Andrew Gatto Jesse Ghaner Hilary Gittings l3lair Goldberg

Lauren Gorchesky Christopher Gouty Jefferson Grau Jaimy Griffin Joy Griffin Stephen Gross Curtis Grubb

Meghan Grumm Grant Guillard Jessica Gurskey Robert Guyer Jeffrey Hackett Samuel Haldeman Brijit Hall

HAVINGFUNYET?Making use of their kickboards, Ronnie Rossman and John Buterbaugh practice techniques near each other. Students were always willing to help eacl1 other in the pool. Photo by D. Liben-Nowel/ GIMME A BREAK Ready to toss the ball to a teammate, Dustin Pope searches for a clear receiver. Swimming classes also emphasized teamwork as the games began. Pl:otoby D. Libe11-

A LITTLE TO THE LEFf. Pausing before throwing the ball, Jim Bartolomea tries to aim perfectly. Working together to get the ball through the goal was difficult but fun. Pllolo by D.

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134 SWIMMING

Jesse Halpern Marta Hamilton Adam Hane Matthew Hanning Janette Hardin Daniel Harpster l\athan Hartswick

April Hayes Andrea Hazel Lisa Heiss AmberHenry Brian Hensal Bren11an Herr Benjamin Hershey

Mellissa Hettich Joshua Hettinger Scott Hicks-Homan Sarah Hilton Melissa Hintosh Abigail Hippely Jennifei- Hoffman

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J by Abby Faulkner State College was one of the few schools in the area to actually have a swimming pool on site, a thus the pool was almost always in use. The school utilized the pool during the school day by providing swimming lessons for students throughout the district. The gym curriculum required all ninth graders to take swimming as part of their Physical Education course for five weeks out of the school year. The unit, which took place during the first three months of school, covered basic areas of swimming such as stroke review and development. Mrs. Ann Infield, one of the swimming instructors, believed, "We are fortunate to have the natatorium, since it exposes all students to the lifetime sport of swimming." However, for many freshmen the most enjoyable parts of their study were the non-conventional water activities. Honors gym student Bethany Baumbach commented, "I enjoyed the swimming unit as a whole, but water basketball, boating, and learning to snorkel were the highlights." Nicole Smalley affirmed the opinion: "I enjoyed the different activities we

did and the fun we had doing them." Ninth grade students, however, did not always appreciate the fact that they had the opportunity to swim. They had a variety ofopinions about the program and its varied aspects, including the" fun" activities. Tara Wimmer voiced her dissatisfaction with the program: "I liked the exercise that I got from the program, butI didn't like the games and activities we did." Jeff Fine commented, "I thought it was good exercise, but it was really difficult to swim in the middle of the school day." Another freshman, Courtney DeMicco, felt that "there was not nearly enough time to change afterwards." For students who thought they did not have enough time to change, the added stress of having to cross the street to get to the next class in the South Building simply compounded the dissatisfaction with the class. Although many ninth graders found that swimming in school sometimes was an inconvenience, they agreed that in the end the lessons were interesting and beneficial.

Swimming Classes Keep Freshmen

Afioat GOING N OWHERE. Treading water, Kim Steinacker practices the lesson of the day. For some freshmen, the swimming course material was new, while for others it was a review. Photo by D.Libcn路Ntr-芦11

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Shannon Hogan Jonathan Holman Rebeccah Holmes Jessica Holt Euisok Hong Christopher Hood Eric Hoover

Daniel Hordov Carrie Homer Courtney Horner Kimberly Houseman Sherry Houtz Hilary Hughes Nolan Hughes

Kaycee Hulet Mary Iavasile Sara Ireland Micah Irwin Douglas E. Isenberg Matthew Mason Isnor Jason Jackson

Miafackson Yasha Jakobovits Thomas Jimeson Samuel Jocuns Michael Johnson Sara Johnson Benjamin Johnston

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Jungle FILLING THE RANKS. Surrounded by upperclassmen, Ian McClellan grips his trumpet during the Homecoming Parade. Homecoming provided a chance for inter-grade collaboration. Pllotoby Y. Pickcriug

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HOMECOMING

by Jeff Fine and Kimberly Russell Homecoming kicked off with a bang in '94 with the help and participation of the freshman class. The freshmen's contribution to this high-spirited occasion included their constuction of a class float, which won third place, and their other involvements in the parade and pep rally as members of teams or simply as school supporters. Students and parent volunteers put a great deal of time and energy into the creation of the freshmen float. The Freshman Senate named their class float "The Jungle." Because of the determination, dedication, and enthusiasm which had gone into building the float, the freshmen eagerly accepted third place in the float competition. In addition, the float stood out from the others because of its unique appearance. It featured freshmen dressed in jungle attire, a four foot gorilla, a faux palm tree, and dry ice, which created the illusion of fog. They assembled thismasterpieceatSara McCormick's farm. "Putting the

float together was very exciting," she remarked, "and it was interesting to watch things grow." The ninth grade student body nominated freshmen to the Homecoming Court. "It was a great honor to even be nominated to the court, and I had a lot of fun and enjoyed the Homecoming festivities," said court wi1mer Kim Steinacker. On Friday night freshman Jon Ganter escorted Kim to Memorial Field during the Homecoming football game's halftime. "I felt privileged," said Jon, "to just be recognized by my peers." The court also appeared at the pep rally and at the Alma Mater assembly the day before. In addition to the Class of '98 giving it their all, many parents took part in the festivities as well, from driving the float to dona ting supplies. Mrs. MargaretSwaboda, the Freshman Senate advisor, summed it up best: "They worked as a team, and their school spirit was very high. I hope it continues throughout their high school years."

Jessica Johnston Cristen Jonassen Beth Jones Colin Jones Jennifer Jones Shamus Jones Jessica Jourdain

Jessica Kademenos Chi Feng (Danny) Kao Christopher Kao Allison Karish Jeremy Karschner Nicki Kearney David Kelly

Brian Kemp Sean Kennedy Benjamin Kephart Fraser Kershaw Emily Kessinger Katherine Khoury Gavin Kilduff

Michael Killoren Taeksang Kim YoungsuKim Barbara P. King Kimisse King Taylor Kissell Garth Kistner

THE STAND. Eager to show their school spirit, Michael Walizer, Dave Coleman, Mellissa Hettich, and Susan West cheer. Freshmen demonstrated school pride during Homecoming. P/1oto by/. Fnvtmt<â&#x20AC;˘

A JUNGLE OUT THERE. Ready to hit the road, members of the Freshman Senate sit on their float. Weeks of preparation resulted in a fun time for both the freshmen and the parade's spectators. Photo by Y. Piclo:ri11g

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Anna Kochersperger Justine Koll Aleksey Kom1ev James Kompanek Justin Kondash Shawn Kopp Christopher Kowalczyk

Kristina Kowalske Anna Kraemer Hillary Kremens Cam1en Kremser Kenneth Krimmel Jason Krout Dawn LaBorde

Christopher Laird Ingrid Lapsa Karl Larson Rebecca Lauver Ken Law Hilary Leathers Todd Leathers

Austi.11 Lee Chongho Lee Amanda Lehr Linden Levey Daniel Levin Maela Lewis Aaron Lichtig

THAT'S RIGHT. During 1U11ch, Tim Brennan and Dan Levin check their homework assignments. One change from the Junior High was that freshmen had more time at lunch. Pllolo by M . PnrfW

138 CHANGES

HOME, JAMES. Catching a ride home, Adam Hane avoids the bus. Freshmen could more readily catch a ride home at the Senior High, an advantage over the Junior High . Plroto by D. Libe11路Nowell

Scott Lindner Erin Linehan Stephanie Ling Christy Lonberger Benjamin Long Mark Loomis Anna Lorich

Jeremy Lucas Susannah Lucas Lauren LuJoff Andrew Lykens Jeffrey Mace Carrie Macedonia Christian Mach

Daniel Maddox Courtney Manion Eva Marcotrigiano Abigail Marks Carlos Marshall Matthew Martin Eric Mastrofski

by Jessica Salvanish Arriving at the senior high for the first day of classes was a shocking experience for the freshmen. For some of the new ninth graders, it was a little less stressful because they had attended the orientation thattheschool administration had held. This entertaining and educating event gave the freshmen a little time to get used to the new buildings which would be their home away from home for the next two years. Nonetheless, entering the high school brought about significant surprises and changes. Some of the changes from the Junior High to the Senior High were positive for the students. Jason Bender thought, "The Senior High is definitely bigger than the Junior High and it's a lot more fun." The school's facilities and schedules were a little different from what the students had grown accustomed to at the Junior High. "You have more freedom in the Senior High to go to your lockers and more time in between classes than in the Junior High," com-

mented Jennifer Emigh. However, many of the students who had gone from top-of-thehea p to bottom-of-the-barrel found their lack of status distressing. Andy Lykens found that "picking on seventh graders" was the thing that he missed most from the Junior High. Also, the academic pressure increased as the Class of '98 moved into the High School. Andor Meszaros found the most troubling aspect of the move to be "the work." Freshmen did not dismiss everything about the Junior High as unimportant. There were things about their time there that the freshmen did miss. Matt Roan explained, "I miss AREA, the time of day I did all my homework, and the day went quicker." Although they missed some aspects of the Junior High and disliked other aspects of the Senior High, in the end the freshmen knew that they were on a road on which there really was no turning back. The Senior High was the place to be.

Melissa Matta Jarrod Mayhew Angie McCalips Rachel McCann Jan McClellan Josh McClintic Rhiannon McClintock

â&#x20AC;˘ Life As Freshmen Includes

Changes CHIT CHAT. Socializing, Lauren Gorchesky and Crystal Dolan get some fresh air. One thing that did not change from the Junior High was the importance of good friends. Pl:olo by M. Par/ill

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Sara McCormick John McGregor Heather McKean Ephraim McKenzie Bryan McKinney Nik Mebane Jason Meisel

Angie Menoher Anne Meredith Jessica Merkle Emily Messersmith Andor Meszaros Nathan Metzel Jason Meyer

Anthony Miccio Allyson Miller Brooke Miller Meredith Miller Miranda Milliron Micah Minasi Jackie Mintmier

Corey Monsell Trisha Montalbo Melissa Moore Anna Morrison Jessica Muha Jessica Mulberger Jessica Murnane

Moving to

the Big

League TEAM SPIRIT. Taking a break, Megan Von Leer watches her fellow field hockey team members. ln

high school freshmen were able to participate in interscholastic sports on a varsity level. Plrolo by Y. Pickeri11g

140 FIRSTS

by Ben Reidell and Amber Dance During the nine months of the school year, members of the Class of '98 experienced their first taste of high school life. They finally made the jump from the junior high school to the big leagues. The majority of the ninth-graders believed that the change was ultimately for the better. One difference between the high school and the junior high was that there were more electives and after school activities from which the freshmen could choose. Freshmen had the opportunity to take a variety of courses inareassuchasforeignlanguages, art, home economics, English, and business. After school they could devote their time to sports or to a myriad of clubs. Most freshmen agreed with Rebecca Pangborn when she said, "There are more opportunities to do the things that you like doing." There was also a difference in the style of teaching and in the classes themselves at the high school. In her classes, Jessica Merkle noticed the difference:

"Some were harder and some were easier." Most freshmen agreed that difficulty levels depended on the course material and on the teachers' policies. Not only were the cl?sses different, but so were the buildings. Freshmen appreciated having real walls instead of the folding walls which were the norm back at the junior high. As Jessica Swavely responded, "It's better than the cardboard kingdom!" Another first was the freedom that students experienced. Hans Coetzee commented, "You can go to your locker whenever you want." The students liked the extra two minutes to go to their classes as well. The freshmen managed to adjust after a few weeks to the new and improved high school atmosphere. They looked forward to their sophomore year for many reasons. The numerous opportunities and freedoms at the high school would still exist, but they would no longer be the youngest in the school.

)licholas Murray Angel Musser Rebecca Musso Gregory Myers Jason Myers

Liliana Naydan Gail~eff

Patrick Newby John Newkirk Doug Nixon Carine Niyibizi Kristie Nordblom Lisa Nousek Galina Novikova

Jessie O'Connell Ernest Obrock D.K. Osseo-Asare Steven Owens Crystal Packer Jeff Paine Rebecca Pangborn

Eric Paraskevas Andrew Park Sharon Parker Stephen Parks Mitesh Patel Margaret Paul Christina Payne

EDGING THROUGH THE CROWD.Walking down tl1e hallway, Ben Wright and Ryan Deak make their way to their next class. One change freshmen noticed was the six minute class break. Plroto by N. Smalley

CONCENTRATION. Focusing on her music, Lisa Nousek contributes to the String Arts Ensemble. Freshmen joined high school activities to enhance their skills and explore their intersets. P11010 by E. &w

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Shannon Peters Lee Petnick Brandon Peurifoy Melanie Podrouzek Christiana PoUack Thomas Pollack Jennifer Ponish

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Jennifer Poorman Dustin Pope Kathleen Porteous Andrew Porter Stephen Porter Joshua Potter Douglas Powell

Tiffany Proctor Christopher Punshon Kyrie Quigley James Rajotte Eric Raleigh Jesse Raling-Young Vasuda Ramachandran

Hillary Rands Kimberly Read Colin Reasinger Justin Reese Benjamin Reidell Kathleen Repine Matthew Rh odes

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-< r DEAR TO OUR HEARTS. Performing the Alma Mater, the freshmen cheerleaders lead the students. The assembly provided an opportunity for freshmen to learn the Alma Mater.

ME? Waiting for the King announcement, nominees Jon Ganter, Tom Canich, and Austin Romberger face the school. The assembly incorporated freshmen into school activities. Photo

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142 ALMA MATER

Jason Richard Zachary Richards Todd Rinehart Matthew Roan Shenika Robinson Kevin Rockower Ryan Rodgers

Leila Rodriguez Maria Rogalla Nestor Roldan Austin Romberger Ian Rosensteel Chris Roser-Jones Ronald Rossman

Darian Rottner Alicia Royer Nan Rozelle David Rubba Cheryl Rumbarger Brooke Russell Kimberly Russell

Rebecca Ryan Cara Sams Gami Sa11chez Christopher Santini Sarah Sarge Laura Sauerman Nicholas Savereno

by Meredith Miller and David Conklin In the fall, the freshmen joined the rest of the student body at the annual spirit assembly. The main theme for Spirit Week and the spirit assembly was the school's Alma Mater, which was new to the ninth graders. Packed as heavily as a Penn State football game in the North auditorium, students pushed and shoved their way to what promised to be a memorable experience. The crowd was a mix of many new faces as well as familiar ones. Involved in the performance were numerous freshmen who participated in three organizations: the Silks, the Freshmen Cheerleaders, and the Thespians. There was a contest to see who could perform the Alma Mater best. The winning group received $100. All groups did very well, but majority ruled the Thespians the winners of the contest for their lively performance of tap dances and waltzes. '1likedit," expressed

Anna Rochersperger on the winning group, "because it was colorful, lively, and exciting." Heather Wolnick agreed, "I thought it was fun; especially when we won the $100." "I think it was nice for the school and I hope we can do it again," said Jessica Kademenos, a freshman cheerleader. The cheerleaders performed the Alma Mater too. Much appreciation went to Ms. Jessica McNall, one of the musical directors, for helping to organize thewholeAlmaMaterweek. "Everyone was excited," remarked Ms. McNall. "It was great for the singers and I was glad for all the student participation." Although some freshmen did not have as much fun during Spirit Week as they learned the words to the Alma Mater, over all the class of 1998 found the whole experience to be pleasant and enjoyable.

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View VOICES RAISED. Singing with the older students, some freshmen take their place with the choir. The Alma Mater assembly was one of the first chances the freshmen had to take part in an evei1 t. Pllolo /1y K. Cnrlso11

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Jenny Sawyer Jesse Sbano Jonathan Scaccia AmyScaroni Monika Schachern Gideon Schwartz Katey Seigfried

Jenna Senior Jeremy Sente Charles Shade Michelle Shade Michelle Shahvaran Jacob Shane Mathias Shaner

Mariasha Shapiro Trista Shope Cortnee Shuey Asa Shumskas-Tait Alex Shvenke David Silliman Nicole Smalley

Glad Smith RyanSmitJ1 Megan Smutz Jessica Snyder Rebecca Snyder Daniel Sowash David Spa.k

Freshmen Continue to Face

Stress OH NO! While Fraser Kershaw stresses about his work, Michelle Shahvaran seems to be enjoying the assignment. Each student reacted differently to the assignments they had to complete. Photo l>!f K. Cnrlso11

144 STRESS

by Meredith Miller Exhaustion. Confusion. Tension. All these familiar words added up to one thing: STRESS!!! When it came to the "s" word, the freshmen shared common experiences. Most students said school was very stressful. Jeremy Trethewey thought there was "too much homework," while Margo Paul dreaded "having five major tests in one day." Liz Ireland remarked, "Geometry gets me stressed. When I become stressed, I get intense and I study harder." Balancing school with other activities challenged freshmen. When asked what stressed him, Austin Romberger replied, "Track meets till 1 A.M. and homework in all four major subjects." School was not the sole cause of stress. A few freshmen expressed that annoying people stressed them. "Guys who think they know everything but they don't" bothered an anonymous freshman. '1rritatingpeoplestress me out," remarked Jessica Holt. "When those people get on my

nerves, I irritate them right back. The weird part is, my eyes turn different colors whenever I get stressed." And for some freshmen, stress was a combination of events. "Everything stresses me out," commented Phil Bartley. "When I get stressed out, I go home and break something." Students dealt with stress in various ways. Some students talked to friends, while others got involved with outside activities. Jessica Walters practiced both methods. "!listen to the radio and talk to my friends. When I get stressed, I get very snippy and grumpy." "Sportsishowlhandle stress," stated Kristie Nordblom. "I get very moody when I get stressed out." Bobby Dabney revealed his strategy: "Count to ten." Other freshmen coped by thinking happy thoughts, joking around, and praying. Although they had their own stresses and coping strategies, the class of '98 knew that getting "stressed out" was part of its high school experience.

Jason Spinelli Caitlin Squier Eric Stein Kimberly Steinacker Melanie Stephans Bruce Stitzer Chris Stolte

Christopher Stout Sherry Struble Elizabeth Super Amanda Swanger Adam Swartz Jessica Swavely Adrienne Sweeley

Matt Tanner Catherine Taylor Alexandre Teixeira Berhan Teklu Melissa Terhorst Nicole Thiel Teleange Thomas

Jay Thompson Heather Thomson Matthew Thom Mary Travis Alicia Trenger Jeremy Trethewey Laura Trimmer

SLOW OOWN, PLEASE! While taking notes in class, JennySawyerbitesherlips with anxiety. Courses, homework, and tests weighed heavily on the freshmen' s minds during the year. Photo by N. Sm11ttry

3X+7=?? Using the extra time left during lunch, Kate Khoury finishes her math homework. Despite the noise in the cafeteria, freshmen used the long lunch periods to finish homework. Piiato by N Smllll<y

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Margaret Trowbridge Kimberly Tu Herschel Tubbs Danielle Turek Alison Turley Garetson Turner Michael Turns

Adam Twomley David Urbanic Kevin Van Aelst Matthew VanHom Brian Victor Megan VonLeer Michael Walizer

Nixie Walk Eliot Walker Laura Walker Emily Walsh Jessica Walter Sara Way Heleana Weber

Kathryn Weimer Emily Weirich Kael Weis Susan West Kathryn Wharton Janelle Wheatley Amanda Wheeler

Brian Wheeler Benjamin Whittam Kristi Widener Chad Wiesenmayer Vanessa Wilder Sarah Williams Tevis Williams

Leslie Wills Ryan Willumson Tara Wimmer Heather Wolnick Victor Woskob Benjamin Wright Christopher Wright

Chwan-Kai (Tony) Yang Tsa-Ling (Jennifer) Yang Michelle Yarnell Shaun Yawkey Michael Zentner Daniel Zook

146 SPORTS

by Bekki Musso and D. J. Urbanic For the 1994 school year, the State High family of sports took in another class of freshmen. Their feelings were fairly consistent that it was great to have competition against other teams. Just the thought of competition inspired and encouraged many of the student athletes. Hyped up about his team's season (the freshmen football team lost only one game), Mike Zentner stated, "I really enjoyed pounding the crap out of every other team!" Hans Coetzee, of the Boys' Cross Country team, felt he had things to share about the running experience. "It made me feel proud to have the chance to run competitively against other athletes of my ability." Many freshmen played sports for unusual reasons. Jennifer Emigh, who participated in ten-

nis, basketball, and indoor track, explained, "Sports gives me an opportunity to meet more people and become friends with upperclassmen." Caitlin Fitz felt that being a freshman on the cross-country team was "exciting. I learned a lot from the upperclassmen and had a chance to run on the State Championship Team." The final reward that freshmen gained by being active in sports was a feeling of accomplishment and a new respect for extracurricular activities. C. C. Brennan, a member of the ninth grade cheerleading squad, commented, '1t is nice to be participating and representing your school in an activity other than school." All in all, the freshmen applauded athletic competition as a way of representing State High and showing school pride.

Welcoming a New Family of

Athletes

ALL TOGETHER. Leading the drill, Jackie Mintmier, Jen Beagle, and C. C. Brennan show their enthusiasm. In each drill, a specific person led the cheer. Photo by D. Libe11-Nowell

ONE AND ONE! Preparing to shoot her fouJ shot, Janette Hardin bounces the ball Bouncing the ball was a way to prepare mentally for the shot during a game. Photo by D. Li/Je11路Nuwcll

THE THINKER. Listening to instructions, Shawn Kopp thinks about the end of practice. After a long run through, many football players were very tired.Plroto by D. Libe11路Nowell

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by Anthony Ragusea The State College Area School District followed national education guidelines for many years, but it also changed over time. In the past, teachers focused on giving facts and testing students on their retention of those facts. Student-teacher relationships were professional, while a minimum of classroom participation occurred. Over the years, the role of teacher changed to that of a mentor who helped students think. By 1995, teachers encouraged participation. Interdisciplinary teaching allowed departments to integrate courses. Mrs. CarolAnn Gentry, an English teacher, remembered the books students used to read often were classics written by"dead, white men." Today, she said, " ...we see writing as an art form. I enjoy teaching more now than I did then." However, teaching was not the only area that evolved. Programs developed to fit students' individual needs. The Student Assistance Program (SAP), the Center for Applied Academics and Technologies (CAAT), Diversified Occupations, and the Computer

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Resource Center (CRC) were just some of the new programs that the admistration introduced. Others such as the Modified School Day program had existed for decades. Assistant Principal Mrs. Joyce Sipple commented that the nation was focusing more on education. This focus included expanding technology in school. Computers became part of teaching methods, library resources, and communications. The school changed as well as the community around it. Social changes in the community demanded changes in school. "Public schools are a mirror of the community," remarked Sherry Farrall, a guidance counselor. Counselors, Peer Listeners, and SAP reflected a changing community. The school community became an extension of the family, offering help and assistance for students. Times changed, but State High and its students continued to be exemplary. Mr. Leonard Rockey, a Health teacher, provided a hopeful outlook: "This school district has the vision to look ahead...."

are HELPING HA.'\JD. Going over a math test, Mr. Greg Somers helps Cindy Cunningham pinpoint her weakareas. Teachersspent extra timeoutoftheirwork day helping students.Photo /NI.. Sobd

THINK ABOUT THAT. Lecturing to his World Cultures class, Dr. Ron Wilkerson makes history come alive. Teachers planned captivating lessons to keep students interested. Photo by/. Favorite

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STOCKING UP. Getting ready for the school year in September, Mrs. Kristin Dreyer prepares textbooks. Teachersspentagreatdeal of time and effort on lesson plans and classroom preparation. Photo by E. Bo$e

Mr. Troy Alesi, Industrial Arts Dr. Thomas Arnold, Science Mrs. Patricia Axt, English/ Foreign Language Mrs. Pamela Babick, Foreign Language Ms. Kathleen Backus, English Mrs. Alice Ball, Counselor

Mr. Mark Baney, Health/ Physical Education Mrs. Linda Barton, Social Studies/ ESL Mr. Kenneth Barto, Health/ Physical Education Mr. Robert Baumbach, Art Mrs. Sharon Belcher, Paraprofessional Mrs. Marjorie Bennett, Counseling Secretary

Mrs. Susan Bickford, Social Studies Mr. Randall Bitner, Industrial Arts Ms. Ellen Bombalski, Mathematics Mr. Joseph Boris, Social Studies Mrs. Susan Brindle, Counselor Mrs. Eileen Brown, Mathematics

Mrs. Mary Bucher, Counseling Secretary Mrs. Mary Alice Burroughs, Paraprofessional Mrs. Mona Butler, Librarian Mrs. Mary Bytheway, Mathematics Mrs. Shirley Cady, Secretary Mrs. Ellen Campbell, English

Mrs. Jill Campbell, Learning Enrichment Mrs. Margaret Campbell, Home Economics Ms. Deborah Cherry, Learning Support Dr. Marguerite Ciolkosz, Science Ms. Jennifer Collitt, Social Studies Ms. Kristen Cook, Art

Mr. Peter Coray, Staff

Ms. Karen Cordi, Paraprofessional Mrs. Pauline Cormier, Business Mrs. Sharon Crain, Staff Ms. Victoria Daniel, Secretary Mr. Darryl Davies, Social Studies

Mrs. Jane DeSantis, Leaming Support Mrs. Barbara DeShong, Reading Specialist Mrs. Kathryn Detwiler, Mathematics Mr. Scott Diehl, English Mr. David Dillon, Social Studies Mrs. Beverly Divany, Paraprofessional

Mrs. Loma DonTigny, Assistant Principal Mr. John Donoughe, Science Mrs. Kristin Dreyer, Mathematics/ Science Mrs. Evelyn Dungan, Business Mr. David Eastman, English Ms. Sherry Farrall, Counselor

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Dr. Greg Ferro, Social Studies Mr. Craig Fleming, Learning Support Mrs. Holly Foy, Art Mrs. Anne Fry, Health/Physical Education Mr. Patrick Gallagher, Science Mrs. Caro!Ann Gentry, English

Mr. Steve Gentry, Social Studies Mrs. Sue Gill, Secretary Mrs. Julie Gittings, Learning Enrichment Mr. Michael Goldfine, English Ms. Cynthia Golemboski, Home Economics Mrs. Sonya Greene, Paraprofessional

Dr. Michael Griffin, Principal Mr. Steve Guthoff, Counselor Mr. William Harrington, Mathematics Ms. Audrey Hartz, Science Mrs. Joyce Harvey, Associate Principal Mrs. Barbara Hawbecker, Business

Mrs. Susan Heicklen, Mathematics Mrs. Mary Hershey, Science Mrs. Carolyn Holt, Science Mr. John Hopkins, Science Ms. Diane Howley, Secretary Mrs. Ann Infield, Health/Physical Education

Ms. Kathleen Johnson, Paraprofessional Ms. Suzanne Jury, Security Ms. Stephanie Kalin, Paraprofessional Ms. Kathy Kelly, Director of Delta Program Mrs. Kathleen Kiggen, Learning Support Mrs. Linda Kilareski, Mathematics

Mr. Jeffery Kissel, Business Mrs. Susan Klein, Paraprofessional Mrs. Mary Knight, Science Mrs. Ti! Kocher, Secretary Mrs. Rita Kohler, Foreign Language Mr. Frank Kowalczyk, Science

Mrs. Marcia Kramer, Reading Specialist Mrs. Janet Kretchmar, English Mrs. Annamae Lauver, Mathematics Ms. Ethel Leach, Secretary Dr. Michael Lechnar, Social Studies Mrs. Jennifer Lee, Paraprofessional

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by Lynne Sobel Comparing teaching and learning at State High, Mrs. Molly Schueltz commented, ''Both are enjoyable in their own time." Several teachers at the high school had graduated from it, too, but the general consensus among them was that most never expected to come back, not even "in [their] wildest dreams," said Mrs. Schueltz. Many teacher alumni who had graduated before 1957 called the Fairmount building (now home of Fairmount Elementary and the Delta program) their Alma Mater, while others remember walking the hallways at the Westerly Parkway buildings. Mr. Ryan Long, a Social Studies teacher who graduated in 1986, had fond memories of the two buildings on Westerly Parkway. He mentioned "I have tau ght in rooms in which I had classes and one memorable experience occurred in room 238 South. I was having a struggle with sleep deprivation and Mr. Wise [a retired social studies

teacher] came by my desk and smashed his cane on the desk to wake me up, with the entire class laughing as a result." The reason many of these teachers came back was because the high school offered the best opportunity for employment. Mrs. Anne Fry, a Physical Education teacher, exclaimed that State High was a "terrific school to come back to." As do all teachers, these alumni brought new teaching ideas and styles. Ms. Anne Riley, an English teacher, said that what made her teaching the best it could be was "enthusiasm for my subject, my students, and life." She went on to explain the importance of being the same person in the classroom and out. There were graduates of State High from 1951 to 1987 all teaching here this year. Alumni worked through the school as tutors, cafeteria staff, office staff, teachers, and security staff. The alumni added color to an already diverse faculty.

<J;me lo Y<elurn !he Yauor SCHOOL SPIRIT FOREVER. Waving to onlookers, Mr. Hal Hallock follows the Homecoming parade. Teachers who began their careers as State High students shared school pride. Photo by C. OoUSl!

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TIME FLIES. Grading papers in the South Library, Mr. Steve Gentry uses his time wisely in the familiar surroundings. Alumni were happy to work in and to help their alma mater. Plloto by K Oirlso11

REMEMBER THE CLASS OF 1967? Handing out papers, Mr. Denny Rhule, a Physical Education teacher, instructs a class in his former school. Alumni had to adjust to the school changes. Pl1otoby D. Libtt1-Nowtll

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by Paolo Sica The year included the appearance of many new faces, including some behind teachers' desks. The school district hired fifteen new teachers to join the faculty at the high school. Ms. Deborah Cherry, an autistic support teacher, was among these fifteen new teachers. She explained, "I really love my kids. Sometimes it's challenging, but very gratifying." It was especially difficult dealing with students w ho had d isabilities, but Ms. Cherry, an u pbeat and dedicated teacher, did not fear any such problems. Mrs. Lois Voigt coordinated a division of the CAAT program not well known to many students and teachers: the Play Room. Every morning in the North Building, up to fifteen three to five year olds were the center of attention for the students who were pursuing the field of child care. ''It's really incredible, they're just so caring about the children," Mrs. Voigt said of the juniors and seniors who were in

charge of the toddlers. She liked working with CAAT students because they treated the children with the utmost love and care. Mrs. Ellen Campbell, a State High graduate, started teaching ninth and eleventh grade English classes. She felt that her students were "wonderful kids." In her opinion, the wide range of classes allowed students to use their abilities to the greatest extent. These three teachers were not the only new recruits on the high school teaching team. Others included Ms. Audrey Hartz, a Science teacher, Mr. Donald Thompson, a Social Studies teacher, Ms. Jennifer Collitt, a Social Studies teacher, Ms. Kristin Dreyer, a Science and Mathematics teacher, Mrs. Cynthia Golemboski, a Home Economics teacher, and Ms. Rita Kohler, a Language teacher. The varied talents and opinions of the new teachers affected the students passing through the high school.

Xew !Jaces, Xew 71!11/udes ATTENTION PLEASE. Talking with a few of his students, Mr. Donald Thompson keeps his humor. Many new teachers had to devise a balance between free time and academics. Photo by Z.. SoM

HELPING HAND. Eating lunch with her students, Ms. Deborah Cherry talks to David Baldner. Teachingtheautisticstudents required working a different schedule during the school day. Photo by L. Sobel

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CLASSWORK Straightening up her desk, Mrs. Karen Strong gets ready to go to lunch. New teachers often moved into their jobs slowly, teaching few classes in their first year. P/1010 by L. Sobel

Mrs. Betty Mark, Staff Mrs. Michelle Mason, Science Mrs. Bernadette McClincy, Learning Support Ms. Jessica McNall, Music Mr. Galen McWilliams, Health/Physical Education Mrs. Polly McWilliams, English

Ms. Teresa Meszaros, Mathematics Mrs. Jeanne Miceli, Media Specialist Mrs. Grace Miller, English Mrs. Linda Miller, Paraprofessional Mrs. Shirley Miller, Mathematics Mrs. Joanne Morrison, Counselor

Ms. Lois Mucklow, Librarian

Mr. John Mutzeck, Foriegn Language Mrs. Carol Naspinsky, Secretary Mr. Robert Nixon, Learning Enrichment Mrs. Susan Obleski, Learning Support Mrs. Rita O'Connell, Foreign Language

Mr. Gary Owen, Social Studies

Mrs. Barb Pavlechko, Secretary Mr. Ronald Pavlechko, English Mrs. Sharon Pearson, Paraprofessional Mrs. Sylvia Pezanowski, Mathematics Mr. Timothy Pfeuffer, Paraprofessional

Mrs. Yvonne Pickering, Science Mrs. Patricia Pierce, Home Economics

Mr. Ronald Pifer, Associate Principal Ms. Josephine Pirrone, English Ms. Debrah Poveromo, Social Studies Mrs. Dolores Priddy, Paraprofessional

Mr. Todd Ramsey, Foreign Language Mrs. Patricia Reitz, Staff Mr. Dennis Rhule, Health/Physical Education Mr. James Ritchey, Art Mrs. Gail Robinson, Foreign Language Mr. Leonard Rockey, Health/Physical Education

Mr. Wendel Rojik, Mathematics :Mrs. Carol Romaine, Paraprofessional Mr. Barry Rossman, ~athematics Mrs. Karen Roth, Nurse Mr. Thomas Sallade, Industrial Arts Mrs. Gloria Sampsel, Secretary

Mrs. Katie Scalise, Counselor Mr. Jim Schaper, Mathematics Mrs. Christina Schell, Librarian/Media Mrs. Elaine Schuckers, Science Mrs. Molly Schueltz, Paraprofessional Mrs. Carolyn Selders, Media Specialist

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Mr. Michael Shapiro, Health Mrs. Betty Shuey, Staff Ms.NikkiSilvis,Nurse Mrs. Joyce Sipple, Assistant Principal Mrs. Michelle Smith, Foreign Language Mr. Gregory Somers, Mathematics

Mrs. Nancy Spannuth, Paraprofessional Mrs. Cheryl Speakman, Diversified Occupations Mrs. Linda Strauss, Leaming Support Mrs. Linda Stroschein, Staff Mr. James Stump, MRC Mr. Clyde Suloff, Social Studies

Mrs. Deborah Taliaferro, Language Specialist Mr. Jerome Tanner, Media Specialist Ms. Debra (Everhart) Thomas, Mathematics Mr. Donald Thompson, Social Studies Mr. Keith Thompson, English Mrs. Lillian Upcraft, Business Coordinator

Dr. Willem van den Berg, Science Mrs. Claire Veneziale, Psychologist Mrs. Robin Verbeck, Business Mr. Pat Vernon, Industrial Arts Mr. Richard Victor, Music Mrs. Lois Voigt, Child Care/ CAAT

Mrs. Betty Washell, Staff Mr. Chris Weakland, English Mr. James Weaver, Social Studies Ms. J. Elaine Weirich, Paraprofessional Dr. Pamela Blake Welmon, CAAT Director Ms. Debbie Wells, Mathematics

Mr. Theodore Wentz, Social Studies Mr. Hubie White, Science Dr. Roland Wilkerson, Social Studies Mrs. Elaine Winkelman, Learning Support Mr. Eric Winkelman, Food Services/ CAAT Mrs. Marion Winsor, Foreign Language

Mr. j.J. Wolfe, Security

Mrs. Nola Wright, Media Specialist Mr. Roger Wurst, Science Mrs. Mary Zeigler, Staff Ms. Rose Zeigler, Staff

154 FAS HION

by Kristen Van Hom Pret-a-porter (French for "ready to wear") was the style for teachers this year. In the past, teachers relied on their staunch style of dress and strict manners to command respect from their students. But this year the atmosphere of the school was more casual, and with this relaxation teachers dressed down. Mrs. Patricia Axt, an English and Language teacher, said, "[Teachers] think that if [they] wear modern and up-todate clothing students 路will think, 'This person knows what is going on,' and they will respect you and relate to you more." Clothing was an important part of teaching. The way a teacher dressed often affected the way their students and collegues perceived them. For students there were written dress codes with which they had to comply, but no written dress codes existed for teachers. Mr. Michael Goldfine, an English and Humanities teacher, said, "There should be a professional ethic, there should be rules, but each teacher should have a sense of what is decent. There needs to be room for interpreta-

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tion." Teachers needed to know what was appropriate for school and to dress in a way that commanded respect from students. Mrs. Jill Campbell, Learning Enrichment, said, "I notice that students notice the way I dress and compliment me. They respect the way you dress the way they respect their peers." Respect between students and teachers was an important part of the classroom atmosphere. Teachers were often the center of attention in the classroom. The clothing teachers wore was important because their students noticed if they wore the same outfit every day or if they had a different outfit. It was always important to look good during the school day. Ambrose Bierce wrote ''Fashion is a despot whom the wise ridicule and obey." Many students scoffed at the style of dress teachers chose. At the same time, however, the teachers' style often represented for some students the "professional" look of future leaders in the world outside of high school.

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cSuccess FORMALITIES. Sporting his tool tie, Mr. Robert Nixon talks to Mr. Scott Deihl. Accessories often gave teachers a chance to show their personality while still wearing formal outfits. Photo by D. Liben路 Nc>WCll

OUTFORA RUN. Dressed in a running jacket, Mr. John Sheridan meets with the internet committee. Often administrators chose to wear informal clothing to after school meetings. P/1010

DAY TO DAY. Preparing for their dasses,Mrs. Peggy Campbell and Mrs. Cynthia Golemboskifinish setting up a demonstration. More formal wear was typical for some teachers.

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Tensed for action, the offensive line prepares to start a play. The football team faced many obstacles over the season but~naged to remain a coherent unit. The team, which became as much a part of the history of the school as the students, wasoneoftheoldest teams in the school and proved that it could stand the test of time. Photo by J. 'Fnvoritc

WILL IBEY TRY TO SHOOT? Preparing for the upcoming field hockey game, goaltender Megan VonLeer defends against a shot. Students spent many long, hard hours practicing for sporting events and competitions. Photo bJI K. Morris . OUT OF THE WAY! Keeping the ball away from her opponents, Andreya Williams dribbles down the field. Involvement in sports allowed students to test their athletic abilities against students from other schools. Plroto by o. Libc11-Nowell

Dressed in the traditional style uniforms that have come to symbolize baseball, the team poses for its annual picture. The uniforms and the dedication of the teams to their sports did not change in the last seventy-one years.

After a long game, two football players relax while a photographer takes their picture. Whether the result was a win or a loss, once a game from any era was over, the players always needed some time to wind down.

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It all started at the end of the nineteenth century with three sports: football, track, and baseball. As the years progressed, these three athletic school activities evolved irito a web of more than twenty-five interscholastic sports. During the 1995 school year, State High had a dedication to its sports teams that was not measurable on any scale. Throughout the year, family members, caring friends, and teammates attended sporting events and cheered the players on from the sidelines. This was a special way for people who were not competing to show their support of sports teams. Students watched as their teams competed in electrifyingly close games and took on championship squads. Each student's dedication to his or her own team was evident. Such team cooperation proved that the group was worthy of the support it received. As each team made its own TRACKS THROUGH TIME, it also made a mark upon the memories of the students and in the history of the school.

"Go State!" One of the early cheerleading squads cheers at a game. From the debut of the team to the present day, the cheerleaders were a great source of morale for participants and spectators alike.

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COOLING OFF. Relaxing after a game at the Elco Tournament, the boys' soccer team watches the opposing teams. The players needed time to rest after a tough game. Photo by M. S111illr

VARSITY BOYS' SOCCER: Row 1: Xavier Fulbrigh t, Andrew Smith, Pete Williams, Adam Barrickman, Ryan Kur, Mike Hurvitz, Kent Hulet; Row 2: Coach Kirk Keppley, Ricky Borges,Erik Steiner, Andy Booth, Eric Ross, Peter Mitterndorfer, Jaycee Kostyak, Roger Austin, Adam Lutz, Coach Chris McKee; Row 3: Errol Bakker, Carlos Villeroel, ChrisHsi,JimGentry,BrettJohnston,CharlieAsmus,MattJones,CoachBrianMcWhirter. Photo by St-. Weld11Mo1mlai11 Virw Sllldios

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JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS' SOCCER: Row 1: Aaron Lichtig, Fraser Kershan, Greg Myers, Dan Zook, Eric H urvitz, Ben Hershey; Row 2: Coach Kirk Keppley, NickSaverino, Chris Stout, Chris Hazel, Mark Loomis, Eben Frederick, Justin Kondasl\, Steve Grass, Coach Chris McKee; Row 3: Adam Wetzel, Jeff St. Andrews, Caleb Scheetz, Eric Mastrofski, Mark Kogelman, Kenny Krirnmel, Coach BrianMcWhirter. Photo by Steve Wclc11/ Morrntai11 View St11rlio~

QUITEAKlCKER! Getting readyto kick the ball, Roger Austin concentrates on the placement of his foot. Concentration was necessary in order to improve soccer skills. Photo by D. UlMr-NqwcJI

DuBois Somerset Elco Inv. Hollidaysburg Middleburg Altoona Clearfield Carlisle Huntingdon Williamsport DuBois Somerset Mt. Lebanon Hollidaysburg West Snyder Altoona Clearfield Williamsport Central Cambria Lock Haven Altoona Plum

4-l(L) 9-l(W)

3rd 5-0(W) 1-0(W) 3-4(L) 4-l(W) 1-l(T) 1-0(W)

1-0(W) 4-0(W) 3-3(T) 0-2(L) 8-l(W)

6-0(W) 3-2(L) 4-0(W) 0-0(T)

4-0(W) 2-0(W) 2-0(W) 2-0(L)

Districts: 1st Season Record: 15-6-3

GIVE A GOOD TOSS~ Keeping his feet on the

ground,MikeHurvitz prepares to throw in the ball.

It was a rule that both feet had to stay planted during

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RIGHT ON TASK. Dribbling the ball, Charlie Asmus heads down field. It was important for players to dribble carefully so as to keep the ball within reach. PJrolo 'biJ Y. Pickeri11g

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GEAR by Erik Steiner Sweat poured and emotions trembled. The bicycle kick by Marcelo Balboa excited soccer fans across the nation because it held the future of USA soccer on a leash in the 1994 World Cup USA-Colombia game. Ironically the score did not change as the ball sailed six inches wide, but the U.S. team did go on to win its first victory in World Cup play. Spirits were up and the excitement was high as the candidates for the boys' soccer team arrived at the first day of practice. It was the year for the seniors to lead their team to the state playoffs, but it also was the year that the team started without a coach. With the untimely resignation of Coach Floyd Trunzo, who had worked seventeen years with the program, it was up to the administration to find a qualified successor. Two days went by, and then Kirk Keppley arrived. Although the coach and the players did not know one another, they got along well from the start. He knew a lot about soccer and he wanted to teach them. With two practices a day, four hours on the field and one hour in the weight room, August was taxing. The season opened before school started with a loss at DuBois. The loss did not sit well with the team and they came back to play strong that weekend at the Elco tourney. A tie to Somerset and a loss to Mount Lebanon left the team blaming the referees as the home stretch of the season neared. Another loss to Altoona may have helped the team in the long run. An easy playoff win over Central Cambria at Memorial Field preceded an inconsequential match versus Williamsport. The stage was set: Altoona was next, the regular season over, district finals on the horizon. The injured had healed and emotions were high. Nothing else mattered, not the early losses, notthe grueling days in practice, not even the emotional wins; none of it mattered. '1f we can win tonight," the team thought, "our season begins then." As the Little Lions took Jeffrey Field, they were an intimidating force. The game ended with a 2-0 win over Altoona's maneless mountain lions. With another District 6 title under their belts, the team prepared for the next step: state playoffs. After eighty emotional minutes of European football on November 8th, the resulting loss to a team named Plum eliminated the team from further action. The season was over. It was a season of near-makes, as the team lost when it did not matter and won when it did. Injuries were prominent, with key players out in key games, forcing dose matches that often fell the opponent's way. Whetheror not Balboa almost made the goal, whether or not the team almost made it past Plum, whether or not they met their goals for the season, they still had the heart to persevere and to hold their heads up. Winning was not everything, and neither was losing, yet having the courage to do both gracefully was truly respectable.

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CKS by Adria Liszka "Don't just do it, do it right." The State College Area Little Lady Lion Soccer team definitely put this theory to work this season. The varsity team ripped their opponents with 73 goals, only allowing an average of .65 goals each game. They also recorded 14 shutouts. Led by co-captains Marie Barrickman and Adria Liszka, leading scorer Tamara Diaz, and a finely-tuned defense, the Little Lady Lions went 18-4-1 on the season, only losing to state powerhouses Mount Lebanon and Vella Maria and to interdistrict rival Lock Haven. For the sixth straight year, Kevin Morooney coached the team and provided inspiration and motivation throughout the season. Said senior Tamara Diaz, "He's not only coached us to become the best soccer players we could be, but also taught us to become better people." State High lost in District Finals to Lock Haven under the lights of Jeffrey Field, but only after blasting Central Cambria 7-1 in District Quarters and then putting together a supreme team effort against Bishop McCort for a 1-0 win at Mansion Park in Altoona. A highlight of the season was the series against one of the toughest, most physical teams in the area: Danville. The two electrifying wins recorded the first ever sweep and full shutout of the District IV team. The JV team, led by co-captains Michelle Abruzzo and Julie Morgan, broke the records this year by going undefeated. Such performances as a 9-0 win over Altoona and 6-0 win over Selinsgrove sparked the 14-0-4 record. The JV players recorded 66 goals this season and only 4 against - a .22 goals against average! The defense, led by junior keeper DorsafBen-Jabria, recorded a staggering 15 shutouts in 18 games. The team tied Mount Lebanon, usually one of the more talented teams in the state. Freshman Heather Thomson stated, "It was the best time I ever had. I really had the best time of my life." This year the team also enjoyed a full time manager: Amanda Maser. Although she worked with the boys' team for several years, she was with the girls this season. Players and spectators often saw her on the sideline taking stats or running lines. Her favorite cheer of "Go get 'em girls!" echoed often through the field. From the first weeks of August to the first weeks of November, thirty-seven girls daily tested their physical, mental, and emotional strength, working and playing together as a team. Once again, the team showed their ability to triumph modestly, or to lose gracefully, causing one opponent's coach to remark, "[State College] was the classiest team I ever saw."

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WHO'S THERE? Watching for her teammates, Adria Liszka prepares for a corner kick. Knowing others' location helped improve communication and overall play. Photo by 0 . Liben路Nuwell

HEADS UP! Keeping her eyes on the ball, senior Marie Barrickman heads upfield. Paying attention to the game was a crucial aspect of the sport. Photo by K. Morris

VARSITY GIRL.5' SOCCER: Row 1: Becky Patterson; Row 2: .Erin Erb, Emily Garton, Megan McCoro:Qck, Anna Falkenstern, Tamara Diaz, Katy Rowley, Marie Barrickman, Sarah Sweeney; Row 3: Manager Amanda Maser, Coach Kevin Morooney, Kylie Barto, Andreya Williams, Jessica ZehnS'l!!,Adria Liszka, Jessica Decker, Erin Orzolek, Heather Hammerstedt. Photo biJ Steve Welcl1fM~ Vitw Studios

Girls' Soccer 1994-1995 Season Somerset 2-l(W) Lock Haven Inv. 3rd Altoona 8-0(W) Mount Lebanon2-4(L) 5-1 (W) DuBois 5-0(W) Lewistown Indian Valley 8-0(W) Lock Haven 0-2(L) Danville 1-0(W) Clearfield 3-0(W) Bald Eagle Nittany 3-0(W) 1-1 (T) Somerset Altoona 2-0(W) Clearfield 3-1 (W) DuBois 4-0(W) Bald Eagle Nittany 3-0(W) 1-0(W) Danville Selingsgrove 6-0(W) 5-0(W) Middleburg Districts:

JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS' SOCCER: Row 1: DorsafBen-Jabria; Row2: Kirsten Whiteside, Jenny Sullivan, Reenie Ferretti, Whitney McCormick, Michelle Abruzzo, Julie Morgan, Kim Steinacker, Karyn Rockover, Merritt Frederick; Row 3: Manager Amanda Maser, Coach Jean Morooney, Arny Rockey, Julie Haldeman, Erin Linehan, Heather Thomson, Betsy Super, Megan Grumm, Lisa Heiff, Rachael Graefe, Coacli Kevin Morooney. Photo by Steve Welclt/Mou11tai11 View Studios

BULLSEYE!Movingdown the field, Tamara Diaz prepares to shoot on goal. Offensive players lit up the scoreboard, scoring 73 goals this year.P!totoby D. Libc11路 Nowell

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School Record: 18-4-1

OUITAMYWAY! Racing down the field, Andreya Williams battles an opponent for the ball. Often, soccer could be an extremely physical game.Photo by Y. Pickering

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HEAD TO HEAD. Grabbing for the ball, Lauren Robinson battles with an opponent. The team learned how to handle the ball and pressure their opponents. Photo by Y. Pickering

VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY: Row 1: Emily Will, Jo Prewitt, Pam Williams, Angie Watson, Be~e Regan, Colleen Evans, Katie Moir; Row 2: RachelPell, Bethany Canner, Kate Shear, Danielle Goldberg, Kristin Read, Tami Mohr; Row 3: Janet Heim, Sarah Laubscher, Nei_an Rashid, Kristy Romaine, Keely Deutsch. Photo by st.,,. We/ell/ Mo11ntnin View Swdios

Field Hockey 1994-1995

Season

JUNIOR VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY: Row 1: Angela Menoher, Cara Sams, Amanda Swanger, Stacey Williams, Megan Von Leer, Courtney DeMicco, Michelle Leib; Row 2: Sarah Hilton, Annie Yocum, Kristina Wilkins, Elizabeth Ireland, Caitlin Squier, Abby Faulkner, Andrea Hazel; Row 3: Adrienne Harding, Lauren Robinson, Katie Cathcart, Nikki Wolanski, Mary Anne Kiely, Monica Eakin, Ellen Herrle. Photo by Steve Welch/ Mo11n1ai11 View Studios

TAKING A REST. Sitting on the bench, Danielle Goldberg cheers on her teamma tes. Players could participate in the game even when they were not playing. Piiato by D. Libe11-Nowc/I

Newport 2-0(W) Lewistown 1-0(W) West Snyder 1-l(T) Middleburg 0-0(T) East Juniata 0-0(T) Indian Valley 7-0(W) Juniata 0-l(L) Greenwood 0-3(1) Newport 1-2(1) Lewistown 2-1 (W) West Snyder 0-0(T) East Juniata 0-0(T) Indian Valley 5-0(W) Juniata 2-3(L) Greenwood 2-3(L) Middleburg 1-1 (T) Southern Huntingdon 1-0(W) Huntingdon 4-0(W) States: N orth Allegheny 0-l (L) Season Record: 7-6-6

HOLDlNG THEIR OWN! Setting up defensive positioning, Angie Watson waits for her opponent to strike. Being ready at all times was key to successful defense. Piiato by A. Gricl

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FIGHT FOR IT! Battling for the ball, Kristy Romaine prepares todrivedown the field. Field Hockey was a fast paced game that required much detem1ination. Pltoto by D.Libcn-Ntnuell

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FIELD by Kristen Mintmier Players of field hockey, a game of speed, skill, finesse, and coordination, had to have a drive and a desire to win. Dedication, determination, and teamwork were the cornerstones of the 1994 field hockey season. There were many strong players on the team, including ten returning seniors. The offense had the ability to carry the ball down the field and score consistently against many aggressive teams. On Varsity, the leading scorers were Janet Heim, Sarah Laubscher, and Katie Moir, all with six goals. The defense, led by Kristy Romaine, Tami Mohr, Kristin Read, and Neian Rashid, acted like an impenetrable wall, allowing very few balls to get by them. As a last line of defense, in the cage was senior goalie Bethany Canner. She had an exceptional season, allowing only 16 of 218 shots to get by her. In mid-August the field hockey team began its preseason practices. The two-a-day practices, totaling six hours a day, were both physically and menta Uy challenging. Practices consisted of runs, anaerobic sprints, better known as "suicides," and drills design ed to sharpen up the necessary and basic skills of the game. The summer practices also gave the team members a chance to get to know each other better before the disturbance of going to school arose. Under the guidance of head coach Lisa Voigt and assistant coaches Terri Meszaros and Kristen Warner, the team had a successful season. The Varsity team ended the season with a record of 7-6-6, losing to North Allegheny in the first round of States. Senior goal keeper Bethany Canner commented, "We worked really hard this season, and although our record doesn't show it dearly, it was very successful." The Junior Varsity team ended their season 3-12-3. Throughout the season, team unity grew between the girls, and they never lost their love or enthusiasm for the game. In retrospect, Coach Lisa Voigt reviewed the team's performance: "From the first day of preseason this team made a commitment to 'Go Hard or Go Home.' They made good on some team and personal goals, made trouble for rivals like Middleburg and learned that one must take the risk of believing in and trusting her teammates in order to be the best that you can be."

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by Jessica Berg When August 15 arrived, the girls of the State High Tennis team headed out onto Community Courts ready for action. In this three week preseason practice time, the team developed personal skills and built team unity, making full use of their court time. By hitting specific shots, running laps, performing agility and footwork drills, and composing lists of goals to achieve, the girls demonstrated their determination and direction for the 1994 season. From the start of the season, "Strive for more in '94" was the key phrase for the team. The team proudly displayed this saying on their practice shirts. Brigitt Heier and Melissa MacDonald assumed the positive roles of co-captains. Their task of supporting these words and adding their own words of wisdom at practices and before matches successfully lifted the team to new levels throughout the year. Through continued hard work during the entire season, the varsity and junior varsity teams compiled noteworthy records of 11-3 and 4-0, respectively. The season was by no means an easy one, and the Little Lady Lions had many tough opponents. Altoona, once again a very strong intradistrict rival, appeared to be the team to beat. State College closed the gap between the rival teams considerably, coming closer than ever to topping Altoona at the State College Invitational by ranking a close second place. Dominating most of the other teams that they played, the State College girls also captured an honorable second place in both the league and the District 6 Team Championships. Through their successful series of matches at the District VI competition, senior cocaptains Brigitt Heier and Melissa MacDonald once again earned the privilege of going to states as a doubles team. Doubles tennis, also an important aspect of a successful team, required communication and teamwork. Overall, it was a "very challenging and enjoyable season," as Varsity Coach Mike Shapiro commented at the close of the regular season. With the support of Coach Shapiro and Assistant Coach Chris Orndorff, plenty of loyal fans, and their teammates, the State College girls had a great showing in '94. Hoping to achieve greater goals in the future, the senior girls were proud to pass the torch to the next set of leaders, which promised to once again contain the experienced upperclassmen and eager underclassmen. Said Brigitt Heier, "I thought we worked hard, played hard, and had a really successful season!"

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6-2,2-1 ... Turning the numbered metal plates, Kelli Pearson keeps score. Keeping careful track of who was winning helped the flow of games. Photo by D. Li/Je11-

THE SKY'S THE LIMIT. Tossing the ball over her head, Jessica Berg serves the ball. Good mechanics served to improve play during games.Photo by Y.

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VARSITY GIRLS' TENNIS: Row 1: Jessica Berg, Desiree Julia, Melissa MacDonald, Brigitt Heier, Megan Rayman~ Kelli Pearson; Row 2: Coach Mike Shapiro, Haima Vemadan, Elizabeth Derickson, Vera Slobounova, Gina Lash, Coach Chris Orndorff. P/1010 by foe 8adki11

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1994 Season Downingtown Inv. 4th Altoona 2-5 (L) Hollidaysburg 5-2 (W) State College Inv. 2nd Huntingdon 5-2 (W) Lewisburg 5-0 (W) Bald Eagle Nittany 6-1 (W)

Bishop Guilfoyle 7-0 (W)

JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS' TENNIS: Row 1: Anna Kraemer, Jennifer Emigh, Sara Kist, Ann Gokieli; Row 2: Coach Chris Orndorff, Lixi.a Zheng, Lindsey Morris, Am1111da Moore, Leaha Anderson, Leslie Tu.Photo by foc8odki11

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TAKE THAT! Rettu:ning a shot, Amanda Moore waits for her opponent to return the ball. Good positioning was key to the girls' tennis team's success.Photo by K. Anlaril:so

Season Record: 11-3 GIVE ME FIVE! Celebrating after a point, Melissa MacDon ald and Brigitt Heier encourage each other. Teamwork was important toa successful partnership. Photo by D. Libc11-Noioell

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GATHER ROUND! Forming an enthusiastic circle before a match, the varsity team lies on the gym floor. Before home games the team unified through such activities. PhotobyD.LJbtn路Nowdl

GIRLS' VARSITY VOLLEYBALL: Row 1: Kristi Widener, Sarah Falke, Heather Foster, Sarah Barth, Holly Guyer, Katie Porter, Sarah Thomas; Row 2: Kristi Rachael, Andrea Pezanowski, Christine Portland, Dan Ferraro, Noelle Zientara, Dana Aina, Adam Jarrett, Megan Jones, Anne Steinacker, Jessica Auman. Photo by 0111dc Fong/Studio 2

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GIRLS' JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL: Row 1: Tara Owens, Kristy Petroff, Christine Pazul, Annie Chyle, Alison Proch, Beth Jones, Jaime Baratta; Row 2: Sarah Williams, Alicia Stevens, Carrie DeShong, Dan Ferraro, Noelle Zeintara, Dana Aina, Adam] arrett, Liz Mack, Karin Frantz. Photo by Chuck Fong/Stw!iD 2 SERIOUSSETTER! Preparingfora serve, Karin Frantz and Alicia Stevens watch theaction.Payingattention to play even when not involved aided the team overall. Plroto by D. libc11路Nowell

Indian Valley 2-0(W) Hollidaysburg 2-0(W) Huntingdon 0-2(L) Bellefonte 2-0(W) Altoona 2-l(W) Lewistown 2-0(W) Bishop Guilfoyle 1-2(L) Bellwood 1-2(L) Central 2-0{W) Williamsburg 2-0(W) Mount Union 2-0 (W) Indian Valley 2-0(W) Philipsburg-Osceola 0-2(L) Wyalusing Inv. 2nd Hollidaysburg 2-l(W) 1-2(L) Huntingdon 2-l(W) Bellefonte 2-0(W) Altoona 2-0(W) Lewistown Districts:

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A LITTLE HELP, PLEASE. Deliveringtheballoverthe net, Holly Guyer keeps the action alive. Paying attention to events and moves was important to good play. Photo by Y. Pickaing

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by Sarah Thomas The State College varsity girls' volleyball team began their season with one main objective. This goal was simply to improve upon last year's disappointing record of 3-15. Through hard work and dedication, the team easily accomplished this goal and more. Their success was largely due to the instruction of their new head coach, Dana Aina. Last year, Coach Aina served as assistant coach for the girls' team and head coach for the boys' team. Though drastically different from that of the previous coach, his coaching style proved to be effective. He made the girls run more and essentially work harder, which helped lead the team to an impressive and pleasing record of 13-5 and a third place District 6 finish. The players liked the changes that Coach Aina brought: "He is a definite improvement from last year," senior Jessica Auman said of the new coach and his techniques. The regular season, which was the only part of the season last year, did not tum out to be the end this year. As a result of their strong record, the varsity team went on to the District 6 playoffs. They played extremely well at Districts, and the team spirit prevailed. The girls supported each other constantly and became close friends. In addition to the District 6 playoffs in Altoona, the team attended two tournaments, one in Wyalusing, PA, and the other at home in State College. At the Wyalusing Invitational, the team took second place and brought home the first ever varsity girls' volleyball trophy. Another new coach, former Penn State women's volleyball player Noel Zientara, forced the junior varsity team to adjust as well. Junior varsity players voiced strong approval of her coaching style. "Having been her first year coaching a high school team, Noel did a great job. We couldn't have done it without her," said junior Alicia Stevens. The team ended their season with a 14-4 record. They attended three tournaments--the State College varsity invitational, the Huntington junior varsity invitational, and the Philipsburg-Osceola junior varsity invitational. They made a good showing at all the tournaments and, above all, had fun. The team showed a lot of spirit this year through such actions as wearing team shirts and dressing up for school on game days. They learned to communicate more, which was very important on the court. This improvement was evident through the players' improvement of calling the ball or deciding who would make the play in borderline situations. The season was extremely successful, and proved to be rewarding for all involved.

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SlRElUl by Ezra Fitz and Curt Leitzinger Team spirit, determination and a strong drive to be the best were all parts of the 1994-95 boys' cross country team. Coached by Mr. Bob Baumbach and his first-year assistant, Bob Radzwich, the team proved to be a formidable force with which others teams had to reckon on the cross country scene in the fall. The team, under the leadership of senior captain Craig Hettche, worked hard over the summer to prepare for the upcoming season. They met three to four times weekly for group runs and augmented these sessions with individual workouts. Later in the summer, several members of the team traveled to Millersville University for a week of even tougher training. Team spirit played a vital role in the season, and the team engaged in many unity-building activities. These included taking a trip to Raystown Lake, making T-shirts, and building a Homecoming float in the shape of a giant llama. The team pulled together and helped each other through the tough workouts, which ranged from demanding and long 12-mile runs to grueling speed work on the course and track Although the runners put forth their best efforts, the season was not as successful as many wished. The team had the potential to do extremely well, but injuries strongly hampered its performance at states. As senior Chris Turner hypothesized, ''We probably would have won states if it weren't for the injuries." This belief was relatively consistent throughout the team. Agreed sophomore Chun-Lin Chen, "The season could have gone better. We had many injuries." However, physical endurance was not the only retarding force: "It was ... mental conditioning that we lacked," added Chun-Lin. On a tragic note, an accident forced the boys' cross country team to dedicate the second half of their season to former State College harrier Rob Marciniak. He was killed in the October crash of USAir Flight 427 near the Pittsburgh airport. Though most of the victim's teammates had already graduated from the school, "Several team members knew Rob," according to Coach Baumbach. The team's hard work and unity made for an exciting and emotional season during which they achieved much success.

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GOING THROUGH THE PACES!Runningdown the course, Fred Woolley concentrates on each step. Focusing thoughts only on the race improved performance. Plrolo by D. Liben-Nowe/1

THE END'S IN SIGHT. Sighting the fin ish line, Chris Turner completes a race. A powerful finish was the last step in running the best race possible. PhotobyD. Ube11·N<r"1Cll

BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY: ROW 1: Edward Dench, Chris Gummo, Fred Woolley, D.K. Osseo-Asare, Ernie O'Brock, Austin Romb erger; ROW 2: Coach Bob Radzwich, Chris Turner, Jack Hall, Matt Hagg, Hans Coetzee, Josh Rathmell, Coach Bob Baumbach; ROW 3: Sean Dixon, Nate Paine, Jason Dixon, Jeff Bundy, Craig Hettche, Matt Royse, Ezra Fitz, Kevin Younkin. Photo by SUV.: Welclr/Mc111tnin Vim• Sl'lldio~

Boys' Cross Country 1994 Season Big Valley Invitational 2nd Mt. Lebanon 2nd Lebanon Valley 1st PSU Spiked Shoe 2nd Carlisle Invitational 4th Steel City Invitational 7th 2nd Altoona Indian Valley 1st Big Three Invitational 1st State College Invitational 2nd Altoona 2nd Districts: 2nd States: 12th MIGHTY LLAMAS. At the Homecoming parade, members of the team p repare to leave the school. Participating in other activities together enhanced team unity .Photo by Y. Pickcri11g CREA TEST OF EASE. Running against Altoona, Matt Royse paces himself while he enjoys the race. Sometimes runners made racing look easy. Photo by

LONG RACE! Keeping his mind focused on his goal, Matt Hagg struggles to keep his pace. It took tremendous strength to run cross country races. Photo by

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Ai'IDTHEY'REOFF!Starting the race, tile State High girls run against Altoona. Throughout the year, the team ran against several formidable opponents.Photo by D.

GIRLS' CROSS COUNTRY: Row 1: SamanthaErstling,Sheara Williamson, Lou Hohnka, Jerusha Achterberg, Michelle Roland, Chris Shea, Alicia Ellis, Chris Crowe; Row 2:Mi:s. Sue Brindle, Cynthia Lapinski, Lisa Harpster, Megan Enis, Judith Dempsey, Katey Berrena, Stacy Neal, Lara Gricar, Melissa Zeigler, Jen Dixon; Row 3: Mr. Steve Gentry, Tara Wimmer, Rosie Firebaugh, Tracy Shaffer, Bethany Baumbach, Katy Miller, Kati Kostyak, Gretchen Lindner, Liz Messersmith, Lauren McGrath. Pl11ito by Steoo Welc/1/Mow1tnin View Studios

RIGHT ON TRACK Keeping her mind focused on the task at hand, Sheera Williamson blocks out distractions. Concentration was key to having a good run. P/1oto by D. Uben-Now•ll

Girls' Cross Country 1994 Season Big Valley Invitional l'AountLebanon Lebanon Valley Spiked Shoe Invitational Carlisle Invitational Steel City Invitational Indian Valley State College Invitational Altoona Districts States

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KEEP ON MOVlNGI Setting her sights on her goal, freshman Chris Crow e keeps her pace. Cross country ruru1ers had to set the right speed in order to place. Photo by Y. Pickeri11g SPRINT! Heading up the course, Michelle Roland and Samantha Erstling try to win the J. V. race. Runners had to save enough energy for the last leg of the race. Photo by D. Lib•11-Nowell

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UP by Jerusha Achterberg and Caitlin Fitz Due to team spirit and hard work, the 1994 girls' cross country team had a very successful season concluded by a state championship. Directed by coaches Steve Gentry and Sue Brindle, the team which had placed third in the 1993 State Championships returned in 1994 hungry for a higher standing. This proved to be enough motivation to capture the State Title, the fifth captured by State High in twenty years. In this period, the high school received more championship trophies than any other school in Pennsylvania. The team had a mixture of youth and experience, including four letter-winning seniors. Because the team members wanted to build a strong base for the season, training began as soon as school ended. Throughout the summer, runners accumulated up to 825 miles to increase their endurance. Many people supplemented their training with swimming, biking, weightlifting, aerobics, and other activities. For many athletes, the true intensity began in the first week of August at Marauder Cross Country camp at Millersville University. The end of camp marked the commencement of double days, a time when mileage rose to at least ten miles each day. The workouts included various activities such as running endless relays, climbing steps at Beaver Stadium, and completing a wide-ranging scavenger hunt across the State College area. Double days not only augmented speed and endurance but also strengthened team spirit and unity. Under the leadership of co-captains Chris Shea and Lou Hohnka, the varsity squad displayed perseverance and strength by going undefeated in invitational and dual meets this season. "We have one of the most competitive schedules in the state," remarked Coach Gentry, "which makes going undefeated even more spectacular." Midway through the season, the State College girls' cross country team proved itself to be a dominant force by capturing the gold at the Steel City Invitational, a meet that attracted many of the elite teams in the state. After a near-sweep at the district meet, the Junior Varsity squad showed remarkable depth by winning important invitationals in the}. V. circuit. At the Bloomsburg Invitational, the}. V. team raced against Varsity teams to an impressive third place finish. Throughout the season team members depended on each other for support and friendship. It was this team unity that brought about the ultimate goal of becoming State Champions.

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by Carrie Fleck and David Liben-Nowell The 1994 season was an enjoyable one for the highly motivated Boys' and Girls' Golf teams. Through hard work, long hours, and a strong commitment, the members of both teams proved that winning was simply par for the course. Both teams placed well in district play, with the girls taking the District VI championship and the boys finishing in second place. The State College Girls' Golf team continued its winning tradition during the 1994-1995 season. For the second year Mrs. Jan Fleck coached the team to many victories. State College participated in ten matches, posting wins against twenty-eight teams while losing only one match. The senior tri-captains were Carly Abruzzo, Heather Barnes, and Carrie Fleck. Two juniors, Brooke Carder, and Kelly McKinney, played one and two, respectively. Three novices joined the team: sophomore Misty Berardi and freshmen Courtney Manion and Bekki Musso. During the District VI championship, held at the Penn State Blue Course, the team not only won the championship but also had three players medal: Brooke Carder, Kelly McKinney, and Carrie Fleck. The second and third place finishes for the two juniors enabled them to participate in the state race, held at the nearby Elks Country Club. The 1994-1995 Boys' Golf team emphasized teamwork in its quest for excellence. Coached by Mr. John Mutzeck, the team overcame many obstacles in its efforts towards victory. Seniors Matt Matis and Tim Morgan deserved much credit for the success of the team because of their well-balanced play throughout their high school careers. The boys' team often found much success, as its members proved their worth with many high placings. The team completed a second place finish in its league championships. Individually, junior Seth Walizer won District regionals. His hopes for the future, however, were for the team as a whole: "All we can do is play as a team and hope for the best." Although the season was not as successful as the boys' team would have liked, the golfers managed to enjoy this year despite an occasional loss. Finishing second in districts was a disappointment for the team, especially after a victory in 1993. "We won districts the year before and this year we felt the pressure to do well," commented senior Matt Matis. Despite all the effort, not succeeding in this meant that "the season was disappointing." Through dedication and teamwork both golf teams proved that they could tee off with the best of them. The seniors on the teams assisted the younger players so that next year they would be ready to lead the way through another challenging and exciting season.

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TIME ON THE DRIVING COURSE? Using her best form, Kell y McKinney watches the ball go down the fairway. A powerful drivegaveplayersan easier second shot. Photo by/. Fleck

FRUITS OF VICTORY. Conversing, Carrie Fleck, Heather Barnes, Carly Abruzzo, and Kelly McKinney reflect upon a win. Victories Jed to celebrations. Photo by/. Fleck

-A.A GIRLS' GOLF: Row 1: Carly Abruzzo, Bekki Musso, Heat11er Barnes, Misty Berardi; Row 2: Brooke Carder, Kelly McKinney, Carrie Fleck, Courtney Manion, Coach Janice Fleck. Photo by Chuck Fong/Studio 2

Boys' Golf 1994 Season Endless Mountain Philipsburg-Osceola Altoona Central Wheeling Inv. Clearfield Hollidaysburg Mount Union York Inv. Bolton Inv. Penns Valley Tyrone Curwensville Inv. Bellefonte Huntingdon Districts: 2nd Season Record: 32-8

Girls' Golf 1994 Season

Coudersport Inv. Bellefonte Philipsburg-Osceola Bellefonte Philipsburg-Osceola Bolton Inv. Bellefonte Philipsburg-Osceola Curwensville Brookville

BOYS' GOLF: Row 1: Scott Hanna, Seth Walizer, Michael Walizer, Bryan Mcl<iru;i.ey, Coach John Mutzeck; Row 2: Nate Dabney, Joey Finch, Stev.e Barnes, Joe Brigandi. Pholo by Steve Weld1/Mo1111tain View Studios

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VARSITY FOOTBALL: Row 1: Duane Reeves, John Pozniak, Richie Swanger, Dante Peagler, Nick Berrena, Kyle Hoover, Patrick Nixon, Daryl Clark, Marc Lintal, Jason Tressler, Matt Stroschein, Mark Maclay, Steve Weaver, Michael Gahagan, Chris Guth, Travis Snyder, Kenneth Sheaffer, Jeff Blutcher; Row 2: L. J. Gibb, Paul Cocolin, John Solie, Shawn Hintosh, Geoff Reyes, Jason Rosengrant, Mark Hagen, Dusty Shetler, David I<rentzman, Matt Hagen, Dustin Snyder, Callie Stinson, Ernest Collier, Bill Houtz, Jon Sandusky, Chris Sheridan, Stan Fields, ~att Herrle; Row 3: Ian Bannon, Aaron Way, Steve Czajkowski, Brian Rogers, Josh Bresler, Mike Harris, Jeremy Everhart, Jason Narber, Steve Swartz, Matt Snyder, ' ick Fotis, Andrew Prestia, Kevin Poorman, John DiVito, Paul Gamm, Kendell Baldwin, Ray Ghaner; Row 4: Matthew Hefferan, Robert Moore, Josh Bender, Derec Markle, James McDevitt, Bryan Foster, Jeff Chen, Daniel Faria-Santos, Joe Spagnoletti, Jared Arteca, Chris Phillips, Greg DeAntonio, Scott Miller, Dave Matta, Jeff Globun; Row 5: Marcel Lewis, Jason Roberts, Matt Niebauer, Rob Rice, John Bates; Row 6: Ryan Hayes, Angie Caster, Cathy Cutshall, Kate Yorks, Mr.Jeff Kissel, Mr. Frank Garis, Mr. John Cryder, Mr. Phil Gill, Mr. Darren Narber, Mr. George Walker, Mr. Mark Baney, Mr. Mark Li.ntal, Mr. Chris Weakland, Mr. Tom Sallade, Kim Winslow, Mrs. Anne Sullivan, Jen McAdoo, Mrs. Diane Kirk, Charolette Lafer, Tricia Klotz. Photo by Cl111ck Fong/Studio 2 HOLDTHATLlNE. Pushing back the opposition, the defensive line holds their own. Many players on the line strength-trained in order to increase their skill. Plioto by/. Favorite

POW-WOW. Huddling, the team discusses its next play. Though not every player decided on the play, its execution depended upon all of them working

Varsity Football 1994 Season Bellefonte Altoona Valley View Lock Haven Huntingdon Hollidaysburg Liberty DuBois Punxsutawney Williamsport

19-0(W) 21-14(W)

6-15(L) 27-13(W) 15-32(1)

21-24(L) 0-7(L) 25-16(W)

34-14(W) 6-21(1)

District Championship: Hollidayburg 14-7(W) State Playoffs: Clearfield 14-3S(L) Season Record: 6-6

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LET'S GET FIRED UP! Calling the play, quarterbackMattStroscheinhopes to get a touchdown. The whole team worked as a unittoaccomplishitsgoals. Photo by f. Fauorilt

LET' S GO! Charging off the field, the football team sets up for a special teams play. Quick personnel changes kept the other team guessing. P11010 by f. Fn路 vorUe

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READY! Preparing for the snap, the players key on their opponents. Knowing where to move when the play began was an essential skill for a football players. Photo by/. Favorite

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KE by L.J. Gibb With a 6-6 record and District VI championship, the football team redeemed itself from its 1993 season, in which the team ended with a record of 3-6-1, a loss in the Iron Kettle game, and no extended season. This season the Little Lions paid back the enemy by recovering the Iron Kettle and winning the District VI Championship. These accomplishments gave a sense of achieving what the team failed to earn last year. Despite the six losses, State High's football team accomplished plenty and overcame a lot. Injuries occurred during much of the season. When valuable players got hurt, the team and the fans naturally worried. The young men in the group showed their ability to cope by playing well and winning despite their losses. Many teams would lose it all together when their key players had to leave. But a team did not consist of one person, which the football team clearly showed. People stepped up in certain areas and excelled and the team came together on offense, defense, and special teams. That was how the team won the games. Football was more than just winning, however. It was more than the hits, the touchdowns, the interceptions, and the long bombs. It perfectly depicted how people could come together in the world with lots of different tasks but with the same goal in mind. There were a host of different positions on offense, defense, and special teams. There were coaches for different areas, managers, trainers, fans and boosters. They were all a part of the action. They all had different jobs, but a common goal: to see the Little Lions win! That was the greatness of the program; it was the people and the adhesiveness that made it all worthwhile. The JV team, coached by Mr. Jeff Kissell, also did well to overcome adversity. With a winning record of 6-3 they played with a lot of intensity and became closer as a team in the process. Most of the games were high scoring. Jared Arteca commented, "Being on the Junior Varsity has prepared me for the next level of competition and was lotso-fun." Those who had played football since they were small got to know each other better. This familiarity brought the team closer together, which was a large asset to its success. It was a great season and an incredible experience altogether. There was a lot in the future of the State High Football team.

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Springing Their Way Into

ACTION by Sharon Werner Having finished fifth in the state of Pennsylvania in 1993-1994, the 1994-95 Girls' Swimming Team had a Jot of expectations to fulfill this year. Under the leadership of swimming coaches Mr. Peter Moyer and Mr. Todd Roth, diving coach Ms. Tara Stevens, and captains Carly Abruzzo, Melissa Marks, and Sharon Werner, the team had yet another successful season. The addition of many new competitors to the team's list of dual meets made the season more fun and challenging. This new dual meet schedule included competition with several teams that had placed in the top ten at states and even a meet with the number-one-ranked Wilson High. The difficult season did not discourage the girls, however. "We went into all of our meets with a positive attitude which was definitely displayed by our performances," recalled senior Carly Abruzzo. Despite the challenging dual meet season, the team still went on to claim its sixteenth district title. Many individuals qualified to compete in the PIAA state swimming and diving meet at Penn State's McCoy Nata tori um in March. At the State meet, the Little Lady Lions finished in seventh place in Class AAA. Furthermore, the relay team of Sharon Werner, Tasha Kulka, Kelly Lotts, and Megan Senior captured a silver medal in the 200-yard freestyle and shattered the school record with a time of 1:36.82. As Tasha commented to the Centre Daily Times, "States is always exciting. There's just so much energy from everyone swimming so well, it's easy to be psyched." The team concentrated on improving in the water as well as on building team unity. Meggie Crnic explained, "Our team has reached such great heights of success because we're not just a team - we're a family." Assistant coach Todd Roth, a 1992StateHigh graduate, stated his reasons for why the swim team was different from other teams at the high school: "The swim team provides a unique opportunity for students that cannot be found anywhere else in school. It's really a coed team that brings grades nine through twelve into competition with one another. No other team can offer that."

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RARING TO GO. Taking a breath during a lap, Carly Abruzzoworks towardher goal. Concentration and determination were essential in order to place in meets. Photo by D. Ube11-Nowell

COME ON, STATE! Stirringupenthusiasmandoptimism, the girls psyche themselves. Support from teammates contributed to swimmingagoodrace.Plioto by D. Libe11-Nowel/

GIRIS' SWll\1MING AND DIVING: Row 1: Camille Martilotta, Ai\"ila Hefferan, Abby Marks, MoUy Clark, Angie McCalips, Jessica Walter; Row 2: Carmen Cole, Kathryn Earl, Jenn Strong, Jamie Mora~, Marion Wakely, Kristen Grigor, Megan Senior, Lyndi Croft, Erin Burns, Carrie Robinson, Tasha Kulka;Row 3: Heather Kowalski, Amy Wade, Jonnifeâ&#x20AC;˘ favorite, Kâ&#x20AC;˘lly M""" """'- Sbmi1it> W""'" Cady Ab=, Meghan Mandryk, Kelly Lotts. y0iuckl'<mg/Stwfio2.

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Season Williamsport DuBois Hollidaysburg Clearfield State College Inv. Central Columbia Hollidaysburg Wilson Dallastown Clearfield Altoona Indiana Inv. Danville Districts: 1st States: 7th

WE'RE SENIORS! On Senior Recognition Night Melissa Marks and Carly Abruz.zo enjoy their last home meet. Seniors guided the team throughout the season. Pt1oto by D. Liben-Nowcll

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ing her endurance bef9~ a turn, Meggie Crnic takes a deep breath. The team displayedalotofheart, which sh0wed on its excellent record. Plzoro by D. Liben-Nmoell IT'S A TEN! With toes pointeq and arms extended, Amy Wade spots the water before making her entrance. Good form was very important in diving. Photo by/. Favorite

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BACK TO THE WALL Moving carefully, Aaron Hall completes a backstroke lap. Swimming required endurance and determination.Photo by o . Ubcn·Nowtll.

BOYS' SWIMMING AND D1Vll'\1G: Row 1: Curt Leitzinger, Julian Avery, Matt Heinz, Camden Lindsay, Ben Whittam, Aaron Hall, Chris Heinz, Colin Whitney; Row 2: Garth Kistner, Dan Sweet, Jon Hilton, Adam Keil, Rob Kovalchik, John Pomeroy, Carl Moss, Chad Lesch. Photo by Chuck Fo11g/ Siudw 2

Boys' Swimming and Diving

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ONE MORE LAP! Finishing his fina l lap, Matt Heinz concentrates on his breaststroke. Intense practices were essential for a good performance at a meet Photo by o. Ubttr·Nowtll

LET' S GO! Psyching himseli up, sophomore Joe Corr rehearses his dive in his mind. Concentration was integral in the formula for perfection. Photoby O. Uben-

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WAITING AROUND.Preparing todiveintothepool, Julian Avery waits for a teammate to finish his lap. All the swimmers on a relay team shared a close bond. Pltoto by D. U~n-N111vc//

PERFECT FORM! Hoping for a clean dive, Chris Gummo performs a tuck. Diving demanded hours of training in order for the divers to perfect every little detail. Photo by/. Favorit•

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The State College boys' swimming and diving team continued its winning tradition through the 1994-1995 season. Kicking off the season with a large win over Williamsport and losing only a few meets, the team showed that hard work really did pay. Mr. Peter Moyer, coach of both the boys' and girls' swim teams, declared that the year was going to be different in terms of opponents. He definitely held up his end of the bargain. The few losses that the team suffered came at the hands of such teams as Wilson High, North Allegheny, Emmaus, and Erie McDowell, some of the top teams in the state. The swimmers reacted very well, and even though they were not able to win these meets, they certainly held their own against tremendous competition. Seniors Colin Whitney, Matt Heinz, and Chris Heinz led the team throughout the season of practices and meets. Others, including juniors Braedan Quigley, John Pomeroy, and Carl Moss, also helped the team. Braedan was the 200 IM and 100 butterfly specialist, and he also competed in medley and free relays, while John mainly swam the 50 free and relays. Carl helped the team with consistently strong finishes in the 200 and 500 free. These upperclassmen not only benefited the team during their races but also helped by acting as leaders and supporters while others were racing. Several freshmen, including Garth Kistner and Ben Whittman, made their first appearances on the team. With their first appearances came the nervousness and inexperience that all newcomers always experienced. Coach Moyer explained, "It does take that whole year of training and experience for the freshmen to figure out what's going on." The boys' swim team was a little short-handed this year with only seventeen swimmers. The coaching staff made the adjustment to the number of swimmers to accommodate the extra girls who tried out for the team. Beginning in late November, swim practice took place daily after school, rain or shine. Because the schedule was the hardest in years, the coaches made practices intense and heavily stressed technique and form. The season reached a finale when the team took first place at the District VI meet. Six swimmers - Aaron Hall, Chad Lesch, Carl Moss, John Pomeroy, Braedan Quigley, and Colin Whitney - and diver Joe Corr made it to the PIAA State meet, where the team placed seventh. Through the year, from November to March, the boys' swimming and diving team practiced and perfected forms and techniques. The members' hard work and perseverance led to success at competitions.

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Moving Down the

COURT by Jeff Fine

The season began with a great deal of promise. Throughout the long, tedious preseason practices, the streak-laden regular season, and the disappointing playoffs, the 1994-1995 Girls' Basketball squad put forth a tremendous effort in attempting to secure victories. The squad started off the season with intensity and determination. They had an undefeated month of December, beating Shippensburg, Steelton, Bellefonte, Selinsgrove, Clearfield, DuBois, and Bishop Hoban. They also defeated McKeesport and Cumberland Valley to win the Kiwanis Club Holiday Basketball Tournament. The long season helped to mold the members of the team, in terms of both basketball and personality. "They have improved a great deal as players," said Coach Bethany Collins, "And their maturity has improved as well." Seniors Christine Portland and Carrie Fleck were two of many contributors on the team. Bound for Penn State, Portland led the team in scoring throughout the season. They had a great supporting cast, including sisters Amy and Jodi Younkin, Aerin Long, Andrea Jackson, Jo Ellen Hall, Julie Morgan, Denise Sullivan, Adeolu Adewumi, Mylisa Pilione, Kelly McKinney, and freshman Erin Linehan. The season took a turn for the worse in January, when due partly to injuries, the team lost six of nine games. They got back on a winning track in February, however, and finished the season with a string of victories. This late season rally made the team eligible for the District 6 Class AAAA tournament. Unfortunately, they lost in the semifinals to Hollidaysburg, 37-36. ''This was a really great game to play in, to coach, and to watch," said Collins. '1'm really proud of the way they worked. They just came up short, by a bucket." They finished the season with a record of 16-8. ''This has been a well improved season from last year," said senior Aerin Long. "A good friend told me that once the memories of the games, the practices, the wins, and the losses fade, the memories of the friendships will remain. I think the team has improved, not only on the court, but improved our friendships, too. [This year has given me] enough memories to last a lifetime."

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BOXING OUT. Watching her teammate get a rebound, Amy Younkin struggles for position. Players had to rely on teammates for help and support. Plroto by D. Ube11路NOW1:1/

GREAT WALL? On the court, Carrie Fleck, Mylisa Pilione, Jodi Younkin, and Kelly McKinney wait for the whistle. Patience and discipline were key to the game. Plioto by Y. Pickering

VARSITYGIRIS'BASKETBAL[:Rowl:JulieMorgan,AmyYeUiikin,AdeoluAdewurni, Mylisa Pilione, V. Andrea Ja on, Denise Sullivan, Joi:li Younkin; Row 2: Coach d, 'Jo Ellen Hall,. Came Fleck, Aerin Long, Kelly Bethany Collins, Christine Por McKinney, Assistant Coach Fr 路 ey. l,'1101011y CITuckFolifPShidio 2

Girls' Basketball 1995 Season Shippensburg 77-29(W) 61-3l(W) Steelton Bellefonte 85-26(W) Selinsgrove 76-58(W) Clearfield 75-24(W) DuBois 88-38(W) Bishop Hoban 58-53(W) State College Kiwanis Holiday 1st Hollidaysburg 45-64(L) Altoona 36-83(L) Bishop Guilfoyle 39-34(W) Punxsutawney 59-36(W) Lower Dauphin52-34(W) Johnstown 38-41(L) Hollidaysburg 46-70(L) Indian Valley 48-53(L) Altoona 49-84(L) Penns Valley 69-53(W) Bishop Guilfoyle 42-62(L) Johnstown 45-43(W) Punxsutawney 59-36(W) Williamsport 49-52(L) 45-44(W) Unionville

JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Row 1: Jaime Baratta, Alison Proch/ Kovalcin, Kyla Stewart; Row 2: Coach Bethany Collins, Carrie Synan, Emily Rehi:ffig, Mackenzie Cooper, Erin Linehan, Assistant Coach'Fred Bailey. PTioto by a111ck Fong/Studio~ UP AND OVER. Passing to a teammate, Alison Proch <::onc.entrates on directing the ball. In basketball, passing was almost as important as actually scoring.P11010 by D. Liben-N11t1Jell

Districts: 3rd

Season Record: l: J ON THE MOVE. Going for a layup, senior Aerin Long fakes out her opponents. Aggressive drives were a key part of the success of the girls' basketball team.Photo by D. Liben-NOWtll

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PLAYING CATCH. Looking at Rob Krimmel, Dan Williams receives the ball. The team members worked on passing, a key to developing a strong offensive game. Photo by D. Uben-Nowell

VARSITY BOYS' BASKETBALL: Row 1: Jeremy Brewer, L.J. Gibb, Nick Dorio, Dan Williams, Bryan St. Andrews; Row 2: Assistant Coach Jose Mori, IJa"Ve Vactor, Matt Royse, Rob Krimmel, Stephen Fleming; Row 3: Assistant Coach Skip Coleman, Llnton Hargrove, Matt Walter, Jeff Blutcher, Andy Frisque, Coach Mike Fergus. Photo prauidcd by M.Fagu5

Boys' Basketball 1994-1995 Season

JUNIOR VA,RSITY BOYS' BASKETBALL: Row 1: Dante Williams, Sean Conrad, Callie Stinson, Jeff St. Andrews; Row 2: Adebola Adewumi, Kenny Krimmel, Brent Jones, John Portland; Row 3: Coach Skip Coleman, Chris Broberg, J.J. Bowman, Mike Jury, Jens Holzheimer. Photo provided by M. Fergus FAST BREAK. Pushing past his opponent, Steve Fleming forces a shot. Aggressive play coupled with good sportmanship was ciJ.waysimportant.PhotobyD. Uben-Nowtll

Lower Dauphin 45-40(L) 61-51 (L) Steel High Bellefonte 59-40(W) DuBois 64-SS(W) Williamsport 58-37(L) 65-63(W) Lock H aven SC Kiwanis Holiday 1st Punxsutawney 66-39(W) Johnstown 59-47(W) Tyrone 78-46(W) Hollidaysburg 59-46(L) 66-46(W) DuBois Altoona 69-48(W) Bishop Guilfoyle 56-54(W) Johnstown 55-37(L) Lewistown 76-73(L) Indian Valley 63-39(W) Clearfield 81-52(W) Hollidaysburg 64-63(L) Altoona 57-56(W) Bishop Guilfoyle 58-47(W) Punxsutawney 64-48(W) Districts: 1st States: Woodland Hills 48-68(1) Season Record 16-8

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DEEP THOUGHTS. Getting psyched up for a foul shot, Bryan St. Andrews takes a deep breath. Before making afoul shot the players tookafewseconds to focus.Pl1otoby D. Uben-Nowell

STAYil'\fG ON GUARD. Watchinganlndian Valley player, L.J. Gibb fights for a rebound. Players had to keep their eyes on both teams at all times during a game. Photo by D. Libtn-Nowell

Giving It Their Best

SHOT by Matt Royse This year's boys' basketball team had a very successful season. Trying to make the season a memorable one, the team worked hard in the off season. Throughout the course of the year, the team learned that experience was the key to success. With many seniors returning, their expertise proved valuable in acheiving a solid record. Besides experience, other major strong points were the team's defensive performance and rebounding. These two areas proved to be the most consistent throughout the year. The only problem that the team encountered was execution on the offensive end. The team players solved this problem easily by listening to the words of their coach, who often emphasized "patience." When the State College offense ran on full cylinders and the defense and rebounding remained consistent and reliable, the boys' basketball team was unstoppable. As the season progressed, emotions rose with a nail-biting win in overtime at Bishop Guilfoyle. Wins at home against rivals Altoona, Clearfield, DuBois, Indian Valley and Bellefonte sparked and inspired the team, proving that State College was very tough on its home court. The season also consisted of many close games. Many times in the final seconds of the game, the boys either pulled out the victory or lost it on a last-second shot by the opponent. The score did not usually reflect what took place during the game. When everything seemed to point out that the boys would win a game, the tide turned just at the last minute to change the outcome. And when it seemed like the boys would lose after trailing their opponent the whole game, they pulled out an unbelievable victory which sent the fans to their feet. In basketball anything could happen, and this year's team proved this to be true. When the times got rough, the team unity really appeared in full force. The practices were not only intense but competitive as well. Everyone, including the coach, felt that a team's performance at practice would indicate how well they did at games. The year had its share of surprises and successes, but most important was the lesson the team realized: that having fun was an essential component of basketball. With consistency and excellence, the boys' basketball showed yet again that it was a formidable force for its opponents to defeat.

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Taking it Down to the

by Josh Bresler Led by a solid lineup and aided by good physical condition, the Little Lion wrestlers turned quite a few heads this winter. The team record was 17-2, which was its best in years, and it shared the Big 7 Conference Championship for the first time and took the Central Wrestling Conference championship outright. All of these honors were the result of successful team performances at matches. The most important of these matches was the win that got them to the conferences, which was against the team from Bald Eagle Area. Bald Eagle Area was consistently one of the top ten teams in the state. State College finally beat them27-24for the first time since 1983. This victory was due to bonus points from Stu Leitzell, John Pozniak, and Tom Dopkin. But the main factor contributing to State College's win was a giant win from Kevin Poorman at heavyweight. This important victory touched off a huge team celebration to the dismay of the stunned Bald Eagle fans exiting the arena. This exceptional victory, along with the extravagant celebration, was a special experience for the team because none of the wrestlers on the team had ever defeated a Bald Eagle wrestling team through the Junior High, Junior Varsity, or Varsity years. The intensity displayed by the team in this dual meet was something Head Coach Ron Millward preached about the entire year. He frequently told his squad that "Intensity is what wins wrestling matches." This intensity was evident in the Old Gym in the "Room." It was in here that the wrestlers practiced every day except Sunday. Wrestlers even had practices on several days over the Thanksgiving break. It was this kind of hard work and determination that made for the team's success this season. Richie Swanger commented, "It would be hard to find a tougher workout than the one we get in there." The wrestling team also experienced post-season success. In addition to the team victories in the Big 7 and Central Wrestling Conference, two individuals qualified for state competition. Lightweight Pete Williams entered the PIAA tournament, but lost in the early rounds. Senior John Pozniak earned a silver medal at the tournament. Perseverance, a tough mind-set, and good team cohesiveness made this year's wrestling team a history-making one. The success and hard work laid the foundation for a strong team for many years to come.

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GETIINGSTARTED! Trying to break his opponent down, Josh Bresler waits for the whistle. The wrestlers worked hard to perfect their moves. Photo by c. loory

SHAKE O N IT! Preparing to wrestle, Chris Leidy shakes his opponent' s hand. It was customary to shake before matches as a show of good sportsmanship. Photo by D. LJbtt1路Nowell

VARSITY AND JV WRESTLING: Row 1: Ryan Bair, Kevin Bollman, Geoff Reyes, Pete Williams, Lance Harpster, Chris Leidy, Billy Dreibelbis; Row 2: Coach Steve Millward, Josh Bresler, Nick Berrena, Stu Leitzel, Tim Tarbell, Josh Bender, Chad Kelley, Jeremy Dreibelbis; Row 3: Coach Ron Millward, Kevin Poomlat'I, Aaron Way, Rich Swanger, John Pozniak, Tom Dopkin, Keith Gregory, Randy Riesterer, Mr. Jim Harpster, Adam Warner. Photo by Chud: Fong/Studio 2

Wrestling 1994-1995 Season Montoursville 41-19(W) Mount Union 53-9(W) Bald Eagle Area27-24(W) DuBois 38-13(W) 43-12(W) Jersey Shore Punxsutawney 67-0(W) Williamsport 36-18(W) 26-30(L) Lock Haven Tyrone 44-12(W) Hollidaysburg 49-12(W) Bellefonte 33-18(W) 30-16(W) Shikellamy Clearfield 37-9(W) Indian Valley 50-10(W) Lewistown 59-4(W) Altoona 27-14(W) 35-22(W) Lock Haven Bald Eagle Area 18-3l(L) Philipsburg Osceola 35-1S(W) Big 7: 1st Central Wrestling Conference: 1st

COMPETITION. Waiting, Jeremy Dreibelbis, Aaron Way, and Adam Warner watch a teammate' smatch. The grapplers took time to support their teammates. Photo by C. loory

GEARED DOWN. Carrying his headgear in his hand, heavyweight Kevin Poorman celebrates a win. Strong performances were cause for celebration. Photo byC. Ivory

Season Record: 17-2

TURN HIM! Riding his opponent, Tom Dopkin does his best to win the match. Wrestlers gave their all in every match, making the season a good one.PllOloby c. luory

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THE GRAND OLD FL.AG! Stirring the crowd's enthusiasm, Rich Carson, a.k.a. the Little Lion, waves the schoolflag. The flag, a sign of school spirit, symbolized pride. Photo by o. l.Jbtn路NOW<ll

VARSITYCHEERLEADERS:Rowl:AmyGray,HawleyGoodall,KatherineAI\tarikso, Michelle Harpster, Katy Gearhart; Row 2: April Love, Karen Maggi, Nicole Ross, Susan Austin, Shannon Rearick, Megan Way; Row 3: Elan Burton, Gwen Guillard, Dana Rhule, Kelly Bartolomea, Shawna McGhee. P~.oto by Chud: FcngJSt11diJJ 2

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Varsity Cheerleading 1994-1995

Season Football Soccer Basketball Wrestling

JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Row 1: Mandy Kehoe, Roxanne Snider, Kara Humilovich, Adrienne Favorite; Row 2: Katie Williams, Cortney Bowersox, Courtney }16andryk, Cindy Long, Renee Mitchell. Photo by Chunk Fong!St11dio 2

LET' S GO! Clapping wildly, Michelle Harpster and Megan Way lead the football crowd in a cheer. The cheerleaders worked hard to keep the fans' spirits high.Pltoto by O.LiMi路Norwll

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:;iS"!Onstage an assembly, Katherine Antarikso urges the crowd to join the cheer. Besides attending games, the squad cheered at special events.Photo by c. ClcuS<:

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MARCH LIKE THIS. Performing a Homecoming skit, Katy Gearhart and Amy Gray imitate the band. Cheerleaders performed at all the pep rallies. Photo by M. Parfait

Toe Touching their way to the

TOP by Katherine Antarikso The Varsity Cheerleading squad, led by co-captains Susan Austin and Nikki Ross, had a demanding season, which the team viewed as a learning process. The season started after tryouts last spring. The cheerleaders held practices to prepare themselves for the U.C.A. cheerleading camp at Penn State. The camp was very challenging, and the squad took back the "Most Improved Squad" trophy and placed well in the jump competition. The week after camp, the girls started practicing every day, this time to prepare for the U.C.A. competition held in Johnstown. To prepare for the competition, the squad went through rigorous conditioning sessions and exceedingly intense practices. During this time, the squad saw many stunts fall, back handsprings fail, and frustrations mount. With the goal of being the best at the sport, the squad had to learn two very important things -- body positioning and form. They needed to position their body correctly and hold proper form in order to stand on top of a stunt or to hold a person in a stunt. To achieve the best body position and form, the girls had to learn a lot about controlling their body to achieve what their mind wanted to do. The squad members gained strength and flexibility throughout the season. The girls had to have confidence in themselves and trust in others. These two components were very important for all aspects of cheerleading. Before attempting a dangerous stunt, the flyer needed to believe that she could do it. In order to accomplish her goal, she had to overcome her most dangerous enemy, the fear of falling. The bases needed to be confident that they were strong enough to execute the stunt, and trust the flyer to do her job in order for them to concentrate on their own task. The often overlooked Little Lion mascot continued to be a vital part of the cheerleading squad. The mascot, senior Rich Carson, helped raise the crowd's enthusiasm by doing push-ups when the team was far ahead and by proudly waving the S.C. flag. The Junior Varsity squad also had a very productive season with co-captains Courtney Mandryk and Kara Humilovich leading the way. For the first time ever, a pep band formed to help the football team and the cheerleaders feel the excitement of a Varsity game. Working with the pep band prepared the junior varsity squad for moving on to the Varsity squad. They also cheered at the Homecoming game, which was an exciting event. In the varied sporting events and other activities in which they participated, the cheerleaders brought spirit and entertainment to the crowd, creating a good time for all.

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LI TT LE LIONS

Waiting for the

CALL by Katherine Antarikso and Bridget Kerlin Often unmentioned yet eternally vital to any sports team were the unsung heroes, the heartbeat of the team, the ever present and utterly necessary managers and trainers. Although managers did not receive the glory of the athletes and coaches, they acted as a useful team extension by aiding injured players, carrying equipment, and of course giving their much needed and unwavering support. Some people did not understand why anyone would want to be at the beck and call of the athletes and coaches. Akari Yoshida, one of the Boys' Basketball managers, explained why she enjoyed managing: "I really like basketball. This way I am a part of the team." Akari was one of several managers of the team. Her intramural basketball team, The Internationals, a group of hardworking ESL students, decided to manage the team as a group. There were many early morning Saturday practices to attend, but the students enjoyed it and thought it was worthwhile and rewarding. The trainers helped the team by treating the injuries that often occurred in contact sports. With the supervision and guidance of the professional trainers in the school, student trainers not only cared for injured athletes but also suggested different weightlifting programs and offered special information on dieting and gaining weight. Traveling with the team to faraway games and matches was also a big part of the job for trainers and managers. Nerves were often on edge, but managers and trainers were there to lend a hand by doing such things as getting the players a drink to help make the games run smoothly. Not everyone in school knew the students behind the sporting scene. One of the most common misconceptions of the school's managing and training corps was that they worked simply to get a free seat at games. Charlotte Lafer, a trainer with the football team, commented, "We do get to go to the sports events with the teams, but it is not all fun and games. We are there doing a job." The managers and trainers consistently aided the school's sports teams throughout the year. They showed their school spirit by attending the practices and games of their sports teams. Moreover, the dedication of student managers and trainers provided constant support to the school's interscholastic teams throughout the year.

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IN SPIRATION . In the training room Christie Pollock and Chad Craig wait for an injured athlete. Waiting to use their skills took up much of the trainers' time. P/Jolo by D. Liben-Nowell

ALL WRAPPED UP. Preparing to practice, Aaron Way gets his ankles taped by Jen McAdoo. Wrestlers knewthatpreparation was the key to preventing injuries. P/Joto by/. Fnvorite

THIRST QUENCHER. Removing drinks from a cooler, Julie Beierlien manages the swimming team. Managers accomplished tasks to assist at team practices. Plroto by c. Ivory

Managers and Trainers 1994-1995

Season Soccer Field Hockey Tennis Volleyball Cross Country Golf Football Swimming and Diving Basketball Wrestling Track Baseball Softbal VHS OR BETA? Taping a matcn1 SKannon Decker and 01risty Cox watch the a<!tion. Managers had front row seats at many of their teams' games. PltotobyD.UbenNtJWell

TWO WEEKS! With wres-

tler KevinPoorman, P.S.U. student Paul A villion and Mrs. DianeKirk discuss an injury.Athletesrelied upon trainers for proper treatment. Plwto by C. fvory

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION. Using a camcorder, Kristi Rachael videotapes a game. Coaches often called upon managers to record the team's actions. Pl:oto by D. Li/Jen-Nowell

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IMBA: Row 1: David Lan, Akari Yoshida, Steve Kim, Tony Chira, Mike Hurvitz, Sam Fletcher, Adam Bierly, Deane Soto, Dave Matta; Row 2: Chongsuk Lee, Youngsu Kim, Juan Benavides, Adam Lutz, Dan Earl, Matt Daley, Ricky Borges, K. C. Whitaker; Row 3: Jim Gentry,MattJones, Kent Hulet, Erik Thomson, Eric Ross, Pat Casey, Dan Roberts, Kevin Kauffman, Keith Brainard, Steve Baylis; Row 4: Chong Ho Lee, Euisok Hong, Chris Hsi, Dan Maddox, Matt Schell, Joe Brigandi, Joel Firebaugh; Row 5: Takuro Hashida, Nutanlnagaati, Conan Greaser, Kenny Baldwin, Anthony Scott, Rob Moore. Row 6: George Costa, Chris Guth, Jack Tien.

WATCH OUT! Leaping toward the basket, Touchdown Clown Jason Rosengrant attempts a shot. IMBA was a great experience for the participants. Phola by C. /oory

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IMBATeams 1994-1995

Season

!MBA; Row 1: Jason Spearly, Simon Bums, Dusty Shetler, Jon Sandusky, Steve Weaver, Travis Snyder, Jason Barbrow; Row 2: Jeannie Schulte, Annie Cu cu el, Sara Becker, Ten Gruenewald, Kyle Hoover, Derec Markle, Andrew Prestia, Ben Hager; Row 3: Kathy Morrow, Erica Condo, Ryan I<ur, Nathan Miller, Glen Stuart, Steve Claar, C. P. Musser, Tim Morgan; Row 4: Sarah Rito, Renee Pickering, Carlos Villaroel, Ian Goff, Matt Whittaker, Sean Devlin, Tom Buga~ Jude Clemente,JeffShoemaker. Photo

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Hot Wheels Conspiracy J.0.A. R. Assasins Lords Peanuts U.S. Factory Chaos Internationals Sweet Tarts Munchies

Touchdown Clowns Wild Weesels Unholy RIM Rockers Fugitives Fighting Llamas Terrazzo Floors Foreigners Harry Vulcans Unforgiven Tribe

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Il\llBA: Row 1: Will Channell, Stephen Boris, Mike Elliot, TomSeifried, Andrew Smith, Chris Crispell, Oms Hane, Scott Sylves; Ro~: Duane Reeves, Ray Caravan, Jamey Scaltz, Mr. Joe Boris, Ben Vore, Joe Spagnoletti, Sean Hintosh, Marc LaBorde; Row 3: Paul Monson., Jeremy Schroeder, Jason Dixon, Josh Rathmell, Justin Hughes, Ezra:atz, Chris Turner, Sean Dixon; Row 4: Kristy Romaine, Rebekah Myers, Enka Pell,, Tamara Diaz, Katy Rowley. Pl1Dtaby S:rot Wtldr/ Mou11tain v....,stud"__.

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PASS IT! Holding the ball, Diana Thiel tries to decide who to pass to as Tamara Diaz defends the ball. !MBA gave anyone interested the opportuniy to play. PhPto by D. Ubm·IVowJI

Playing Basketball with Personal !MBA: Row 1: Erik Steiner, Katie Hohenbrink, Katie O'Neill, Janet Heim, Diana Thiel, Lara Gricar; Row 2: Yusif Zamrik, Mike Dud.is, Rob Van Horn, Lawrence Ord, John Kocet, Jeif Globun; Row 3: Kurt Haushalter, Paul McCormick, Brandon Kotulka, :-\dam Jarrett, Marc Cushing, Ben Robins. Photo by Steve Wtlc/1/ Mountain View Studios

STYLE by Paul Monson and Jeremy Schroeder

In the tradition of the great philosophers -- Confucius, Socrates, Plato, Jerry Lewis, and Senator Ted Kennedy -- a new era of human thought emerged: The IM Basketball Association (IMBA). Mr. Joe Boris, that wacky yet lovable league commissioner, proved himself worthy of the title "Big Hog." In his 83rd year as commissioner, Mr. Boris was his usual genius all season, writing game reports and team and individual stat sheets to keep the dream alive for all those involved. In a word, the competition was simply beyond human comprehension. With such intimidating names as "Harry Vulcans" and "Peanuts," it was hard for players on opposing teams not to flee at the sight of such fiercesome opponents. However, most teams managed to keep their composure long enough to defeat these teams by such final scores as 107 to 13. One IM player (known to competitors only as "The Hippo") commented that although few possessed the talent required to compete in the !MBA, there were several seniors who "wear camping backpacks to school" and are "very rugged." The very pride and the heart of the IMBA, however, were its referees. The group, which spectators and players usually referred to as the "Tuna Patrol," won the hearts of each and every player in the league. Seriously, though, they did a good job in several games. The problem was that most players prematurely thought of the referees as a bunch of desperate college students wearing striped shirts who did not even know the basic rules of basketball. This, however, was totally unfair. Most of the refs did not wear striped shirts. IMBA provided all students with the opportunity to play in a league without the pressures and hard work necessary to play on an actual high school team. Unfortunately, this gave some students, namely Jeremy Schroeder, who had no business even setting foot on a basketball court, the opportunity to drive the lane and "Hoop it up, y'all." In the end, everyone was a hero in the IMBA.

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Getting into the

by David Liben-Nowell The ninth grade basketball and football teams and the ninth grade cheerleading squad helped bring freshmen into the world of interscholastic athletics while preparing them with life skills as well. The ninth grade football team, with Mr. Doug Arnold and Mr. Denny Rhule at the helm, had a successful year. One of the most impressive aspects of their season was the cohesiveness that the team felt. Commented Adam Swartz on why he played football: "Football is a great team sport and I love playing it." Dedication and teamwork lent much success to the team. However, the true benefits of playing on the gridiron became obvious later in life. Josh Hettinger explained his reason for playing: "It keeps me out of trouble and in shape." Other students learned lessons that would aid them throughout their athletic and vocational careers: "I learned that you have to be patient and things usually end up alright," explained Chris Wright. The ninth grade boys' basketball team, coached by Mr. Jim Schaper, learned lessons while having fun and competing at the same time. The change of coaching staff was a major influence on the team through the year. The coaches exerted much academic pressure on the freshmen basketball players. Coach Schaper required students to show their report cards to continue to play. The team had a successful year and learned valuable lessons about academics at the same time. Under the direction of Head Coach Tamika Watson, the ninth grade girls' basketball team enjoyed an extremely successful season. Many felt that the team's victories were cause for tremendous celebration. Janette Hardin felt that her best experience of the year was "winning the championship." Being a member of a team was the most helpful aspect of the sport. "Playing on a team ... will help you when you get older with working with other people," commented Jess Mulberger. The ninth grade cheerleading squad, directed by Mrs. Linda Brown, spent an enjoyable season performing at a variety of sporting events. The members of the squad enjoyed cheerleading because they grew very close to each other over their long season. "Meeting, getting to know, and becoming great friends with the other girls" was Jessica Kademenos' s favorite aspect of cheerleading. Again, members learned things that would aid them throughout life. In addition to the tremendous trust that members needed to have in the rest of the squad, knowing that "this sport is not an individual sport" and that "it takes team work and being able to get along" helped Emily Kessinger and the rest of the squad through their season. Although primarily interested in interscholastic athletics, the freshmen members of the fall and winter sports teams learned lessons that prepared them both for further athletic competition and for life.

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HITIT.Clappingatawrestlingmatch, the ninth grade cheerleaders complete a cheer. The cheerleading squad helped toraisespirit at many sporting events. Photo by D. Libcr<-NowtTt

PASS:--lG THE TEN-SECOND LINE. Moving upcourt, Aaron Lichtig ooks for a teammate. Ninth graders learned the essenseofcooperation.Plroto /1y D. Ul1cn路Nowtll

Ninth Grade Fall/Winter Sports 1994-1995

Seasons Cheerleading Ninth Grade Football Junior High Boys' Basketball Junior High Girls' Basketball

NINTH GRADE BOYS' BASI<ETBALt: Row 1: Todd Leathers, Sanjay Bhavsar, Aaron Lichtig, Ryan Willumson, Jay Thompson, I<hary Barnes; R0w 2: Chris Roser-Jones, Jacob Shane, Mike Chiswick-Patterson, And:rGatto, Jon Ganter, Jim Bartolomea, Matt Tanner; Row 3: Coach James Schaper, Chris 'Wright, Ben Long, Ben Reidell, Ephraim Mc.Kenzie, Brandon Peurifoy, Shane Rubbe. Photo by Stcve Welch/ Mountain View Studias

NINTH GRADE FOOTBALL: Row 1: Alex Komlev, Chris Roser-Jones, Tevis Williams, Ken Law, Matt Tanner, Matt Shaner, Chris Kao, Jon Ganter, Chris Gouty, Yaw Fellin, Adam Swartz; Row 2: Coach Denny Rhule, GrantGuillard, Eric Hoover, Shaun Yawkey, Tom Jimeson, Chris Wright, Jacob Shane, Chris Mach, Jason Richard, Ben Long, Coach Doug Arnold; Row 3: Colin Reasinger, Kevin Confer, Justin Reese, Dan Sowash, N. Mebane, Nick Murray, Vic Woskob, Matt Marr, Mike Zentner, Kenny Vitale; Row 4r Brennan Herr, Dan Levin, David Conklin, Matt Rhodes, Keven Con'l<Uh, Josh Hettinger, Jason Meisel, Nathan Anthony, Matt Isnor; Row 5: Pat Newby, Sean Kennedy, Sanjay Bhavsar, Ryan Blood, Jim Rajotte, Ryan Smith, Andy Gatto, Brian Hensal, Justin Callahfil}, Karl Larson, Corey ~nsell, Ben Reidell, Photo by Chuck Fong/ Studio 2

NINTH GRADE CHEERLEADING: Row 1: Tiffany Frost, Emily Kessinger, Jackie Mintrnier, C.C. Bre11nan, Laura Dougan;Row2: Sara Way,Jessica.Kademenos,Rhiannon McClintock, Carmen Kremser, Danielle Bilbay. Photo by Steve Welch/Mo1111tab1 K "S111dios

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CUT LEFT. Receiving instructionfrom Coach Doug Arnold, Ben Long and Chris Roser-Jones learn a new play. Practices helped ninth graders prepare for games. Photo by D. l.ibcn路N111uell ONE SHOT. Preparing to run the offense, Kate Khoury stands at midcourt. Fundamentals wereasimportanttofreshmen as they were to varsity teamS.P/1010 by Y. Pickering

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NINTH GRADE WRESTLING: Row 1: Jon Buterbaugh, Matt Barr, Nate Hartzwick, Carl Dreibelbis; Row 2: Bruce Stitzer, Nick Murray, Paul Anderson, Steve Owens, Trent Bickle, Chris Kowalczyk. Plwto by Chuck Fo11g/ Studio 2

l\Th1TH GRADE BOYS' TRACK: Row 1: Matt VanHom, Ben Johnston, D.K. Osseo-Asare, Ryan Blood, Jon Ganter, Tom Pollack, Stephen Gross; Row 2: Jon Scaccia, Brian Wheeler, Yaw Fellin, Ben Everett, Khary Barnes, Jeff Paine, Ben Hershey, Austin Romberger; Row 3: Coach Skip Coleman, Assistant Coach Joel Covert, Ernie Obrock, Dustin Pope, Jason Meisel, Mike Zentner, Pat Newby, Grant Guillard, Ben Long, Jim Bartolomea, Kenny Krimmel, Eric Hoover, Coach Doug Arnold. Photo by SttVt Welch/M1Ju11tain View Studios

NINTH GRADE GIRLS' TRACK: Row 1: Amy Scaroni, Zahra Dobbins, Justine Kell, Lesgka Snyder, Sherry Houlz; Row2: Meghan Grumm, Mary Travis, Cynthia Brennan, Jenn Emigh, Carol DeSantis, Iva Marcotrigiano; Row 3: Coach Audrey Hartz, linden Levey, Lindsay Beatty, Rosie Firebaugh, MarieCiambotti, Sara DeCapria,JessicaMuha, Coach Terry Meszaros. Photo by Steve Welch/Mountain View Studios

NINTH GRADE BASEBALL (GRAY TEAM): Row 1: Brian Hensal, Chris Kao, Andy Confer, Chris Wright, Chris Gouty, Coach Denny Rhule; Row 2: Jason Richard, Justin Callahan, David Coleman, Kenny Law, Pat Duffy, Jay Thompson; Row 3: Kevin Conklin, Adam Twomley, Chad Smith, Todd Leathers, Steve Porter, Matt lsnor; Row 4: Ben Wright, Ben Reidell, Ben Kephart, David Conklin, Dan Sowash. Photo /Jy Sttvr Welch/ Mo11ntai11 Vim> Studios

BACKING OUT? Struggling to pin his opponent, Chris Kowalczyk works at a meet. Competition at the ninth grade level was every bit as real as at the varsity level. Pl1oto by Y. Pickering ON THE RIGHT TRACK Jogging around the track, Jen Emigh practices her event for a meet. Like the upperclassmen, freshmen had to practice for competitions. Photo /Jy D. Li芦n路Nototll

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WIS IS THE PITS. Heading toward the long jump pit, Austin Romberger accelerates for a jump. Long hours of practice honed the competitors' skills. Photo by D. Li/JeJr-Nowdl

1994-1995

Seasons Wrestling Ninth Grade Baseball Junior High Boys' Track Junior High Girls' Track

EASY AS BUNDT CAKE. Bun tin g the ball, Ben Kephart participatesin batting practice. The coaches stressed the fundamentals of baseball to thefreshmen. Photo by D. Libeir路Nowdl

by David Liben-Nowell Throughout the year the ninth graders entering the sports scene at the high school gained much experience and knowledge in their sports and in their lives. The ninth grade members of the wrestling, track, and baseball teams devoted much of their time to working on an interscholastic team and began to learn about themselves at the same time. The Ninth Grade Wrestling team, coached by Mr. Dave Dillon, enjoyed a highly successful season. Losing only three matches in the entire year, the team members performed very well, both individually and as a team. The team members spent many hours working in the Wrestling Room, perfecting specific moves and getting in shape for competition. Practices also included wind sprints and other such exercises. The team worked to accomplish its goals, and its members discovered what the struggle to attain them could mean. The hard work allowed Steve Owens to realize that "[you] should go for your own goals." Led by Mr. Denny Rhule, the Gray Baseball team strove for excellence on the field. The many practices demanded that the freshmen - who numbered around twenty-five -- rehearse the fundamentals time and time again. The team unity helped the players to perform better. Chad Smith commented, "Our team spirit made us better players." The Junior High Girls' Track team, directed by Ms. Terry Meszaros and Ms. Audrey Hartz, worked together to achieve their goals. Of the eighty members of the team, about twenty were ninth graders. Athletes participated for a variety of reasons, including to gain cardiovascular fitness, to improve skills for others sports, and to simply enjoy the sport. "It's the most physically demanding sport that there is," explained Abby Faulkner. Obviously the team members practiced by running, but they did more than that to prepare for competition. Once a week, the runners entered the pool for aerobics and laps, reducing stress on the joints. With Mr. Skip Coleman, Mr. Doug Arnold, and Mr. Joel Covert at the helm, the Junior High Boys' Track team worked hard in its attempt to succeed. With workouts varying from six mile runs to short sprints on hills, the team members worked toward their goal of qualification for and success in district competition. The members felt that the hard work would pay off in the end: "If you don't work for it ... you won't really improve," disclosed Hans Coetzee. With the hard work that they were willing to undertake, the members of the team strove to accomplish their goals. Through the many hours of practices and competitions, the members of the ninth grade winter and spring sports teams gained knowledge about both their sports and themselves.

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RUN by Josh Bresler Ignoring the seemingly never ending professional baseball strike, the Little Lion baseball team went out on the field and did its job. The team players focused solely on playing the game that they loved so much. Showing a tremendous amount of heart and determination, the players prepared for the time when they would face their opponents. Led by many returning seniors who guided the younger players, the team's overall experience and expertise helped it in its performances. The team started its season with a trip to North Carolina, where team members participated in a very tiring tournament. The trip lasted from March 15 to March 19 and consisted of visits to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Ocean Isle. Their experience during that tournament forced the team players to unite as they faced many tough opponents. "The team really came together in North Carolina this year. That really carried us through the rest of the season," reflected Eli Mastin. With a good foundation laid early in the season, the team discovered what an important aspect team unity was its performance in games. A teammate's cheering during a game really boosted other players' confidence, resulting in a well-played game. The players were not as concerned with individual performances as they were about the team's performance overall. Each member of the team contributed his time and energy for the good of the team. The team began work in the spring of the year and the team members almost immediately packed their bags for a tournament in North Carolina. Josh Bresler commented on the beginning of the season: "The weather was great in terms of getting outside early in March. The last couple of years we've been stuck inside while the snow piled up outside. The trip to North Carolina was exciting and was a tremendous opportunity to develop some team unity. We had a great leadership from seniors and juniors alike and we worked toward a championship season at all times." For a sport that requires each player to totally trust his teammates, this team really got it together and worked out game winning plays. Jacey Kostyak seemed to put it best when he exclaimed, "Baseball is the great American sport!"

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VARSITY BASEBALL: Row 1: Shawn Hintosh, Josh Bresler, Steve Weaver, Richie Swanger, Dave Matta, Adam Bierly, Chris Hane; Row 2: Coach Don Leitzel!, Dan McCall, Matt Hagg, Chris Crispell, Nick Barger, Mike Elliott, Eli Mastin; Row 3: Jude Clemente,Jeff Shoemaker, J. C.1Costyak, Tim Morgan, Jason Bevilacqua, Ben Hager; Row 4: Coach Jeff Kissell, Matt tis, C. P. Musser, K. C Whitaker. Photc by Steve Wtldt/ Moumam Vi<w SludlOS

Baseball

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JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL(MAROONTEAM):Row 1: Dan Harpster,NateConfer, Nate Miller, Ted Grunenwald, Paul Gamm, Steve Daniels, Matt Tanner; Row 2: Coach Eric McC!intic, Aaron Billotte, Mike Biviano, Jason Barow, Al Ranaudo, Steve Claar, Scott Miller, John Solie, Coach Jesse McC!intic; Row 3: Chris Guth, Jason Mcintyre, Daryl Clark, Andy Hagg, Sean Houts, Glen Stuart. PltClo by Steve Weldt/Mou11tain View Studios THROWING 'EM A CURVE. Setlding the ball over the plate, Shawn Hintosh pitches for batting practice. Some practices integrated work for pitchers, batters, and fielders.Pholoby D.Libc11路Nowdl

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WHAT A CATCH. Reaching for the ball, Genia Harpster makes the catch. A strong rapport between pitcher and catcher was necessary for strong game. Photo by D. Liben-N.-...,1/

VARSITY SOFTBALL: Row 1: Angela Erb, Jodi Younkin, Diana Thiel, Anne Steinacker, Genia Harpster, Tory Ballenger, Beth Shawver; Row 2: Coach Jack McCurdy, Andreya Williams, Krista Kovalcin, Caroline Kao, Megan Kelly, SarahFalke,Andrea Pezanowski, Lisa Sager; Row 3: Coach Dave Steinacker, Anna Morrison, Erin Erb, Amy Younkin, Tara Tomasheiski, Laura D'Ambrosia. Photo by Slevt W<lcl1/Mo111rloin View Studios

Softball

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JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL: Row 1: Cortnee Shu.ey, Whitney McCormick, Michelle Lieb, Karin Frantz, Natalie Bresler, Kate Khoury, Mellissa Hettich, Coach Jen Traynor; Row 2: Anna Morrison, Teleange Thomas, Nicole Thiel, Tracie Mehalick, Annie Chyle, Erin Burns, Erin Linehan; Row 3: Erin Erb, Amy Younkin, Tara Tomashefski, Kylie Barto, Kristy Petroff, Christine Pazul. P/1010 by Sttt't Wddi/MJu11tain v;..., Stwlios PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT! Working on their swings,Andreya Williams and Andrea Pezanowski warm up. Pk1yers worked out to mentally prepare for games. Photo by Y. Picl<ering

Shikellamy Glendale Bellefonte Middleburg Central Columbia DuBois Philipsburg-Osceola Inv. Williamsport Penns Valley Hollidaysburg Clearfield Cherokee West Branch Hollidaysburg Glendale Bald Eagle Area Philipsburg-Osceola

GIVING A GOOD TOSS! Keeping her ground, Anne Steinacker releases the ball. Pitchers had a great deal of pressure to do well during intenselyclosegames. Photo by D. LJM:路 NOwtll

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ONE MOMENT. Watching the umpire call time, Sarah Falke composes herself. A deep breath often gave players the chance they needed to prepare for the next pitch. Photo by Y. Pickning

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PLATE by Beth Shawver As another year rolled around, the goals for the State College Girls' Softball team, under the guidance of Coach Jack McCurdy, remained the same as in the past: to win the District VI title and to advance in t11e state playoffs. This season brought back many experienced players, including nine seniors -- Tory Ballenger, Angela Erb, Genia Harpster, Andrea Pezanowski, Lisa Sager, Beth Shawver, Anne Steinacker, Diana Thiel, and Andreya Williams. Also returning were juniors Jodi Younkin and Caroline Kao and sophomore Tara Tomashefski, all of whom contributed to last year's success. Although they knew it would be hard to top last year's season, the girls knew that through hard work and perseverance they could do it. The season opened with uncooperative weather because of the uncharacteristically cold temperatures and frequent periods of rain. The girls overcame these obstacles, however, and concentrated on their performance at games. These determined girls spent endless hours improving their game. Practicing every day after school and on some weekends, they dedicated much of their time to perfecting their hitting and fielding skills. Along with the perfection of every skill, the close bond within the team resulted in an extremely successful season. Sacrificing their opportunity to vacation and rest during Spring Break, the members of the team consistently strove for perfection during their three-hour practice sessions every day. These sessions included exercises in hitting inside the cage as well as fielding and bunting drills. The girls showed their exemplary sportsmanship by sharing time with the baseball team on the restricted fields that the school provided for them. When a conflict in space arose, the team had to make do with parking lots as the field for some practices. With the resignation of Coach Barry Rossman, Mr. Jack McCurdy stepped up to fill the void left behind. He was not alone in his challenge, as Assistant Coaches Dave Steinacker and Jen Traynor also helped to make his job easier. They were not only coaches but friends. Every one of the players knew that she could go to her coaches with any problems and uncertainties. With a new coaching staff, hard work, and experience, the 1995 softball team hoped to continue its tradition of success as it quested for another district championship.

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LINE by Nathan Paine With Mr. Bob Baumbach, Mr. Ken Frazier, and Mr. Phil Klaus at the helm, the boys' track team had much success during its indoor and outdoor seasons in the winter and the spring. The team, composed of students in every grade, received significant contributions from members in all grades. Several of the freshmen who had tried out for the indoor track team achieved much success, demonstrating that they had a promising future in the sport. Three such freshmen showed remarkable performances in their events of choice. Austin Romberger pole-vaulted an impressive 11'6" and D.K. Osseo-Asare high-jumped an outstanding 5'10". Eben Frederick also did well, running the half-mile in two minutes and eight seconds and running a strong leg on the 4 x 800 relay. Like the freshmen, the seniors helped to pull the team together during both the indoor and outdoor seasons. Mike Gahagan had outstanding performances in the 100 meters and the long jump, recording a distance of 23' 2 3/ 4"in the field event. The 4 x 800 relay team -seniors Craig Hettche, Sean Dixon, and Jason Dixon, and junior Ezra Fitz - had outstanding performances in the event, including a run of eight minutes and fifteen seconds. This time was good enough for the runners to rank second place at the indoor state championship meet. The team's exemplary season was not a mere accident. The team worked hard during their practices, which consisted of high mileage runs around the town of State College and an occasional speed workout on the high school's indoor track. Some of the runners also worked to increase their upper body strength by lifting weights. A good nucleus of athletes came out for the outdoor track season and worked tirelessly in the first few weeks of practice. Although some of the freshmen joined the Junior High team for the Outdoor season, the remainder of the students picked up the slack and carried on with the program. Their dedication and determination served to pull the team together. With positive attitudes and strong performances in practice, this year's team members had a great deal of success in all of their meets and kept their focus on the goal of doing well at Districts and States. Triumphing at meets, meeting personal goals, and maintaining team unity were all objectives of both the indoor and outdoor boys' track teams. With dedication, perseverance, and hard work, the team enjoyed yet another successful season.

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VAULT TO VICTORY! Keeping alert at practice, Adam Mitchell concentrates on his technique. Body positioning had to be perfect for a successful vault. Photo by D.L1b<11-N01ÂŤll

BOYS' INDOOR TRACK: Row 1: Coach Bob Baumbach, Hans Coetzee, Jason Dixon, Jeff Paine, Austen Rombugh, Fred WooUey, Chunlin Chen; Row 2: Ernie Obrock, Jeff Bundy, Jack Hall, Matt Hagg, Eric Hoover, Sean Dixon, Mike Gahagan; Row 3: Jeff McAnn, Kevin Younkin,Eben Frederick,-, Dan Brumbaugh??, Chris Turner, Dusty Shetler, John Divito; Row 4: Bref\11an Herr, D.K. Osseo-Asare, Craig Hetchee, Mike Robison, Tim Wachob, Ezra Fitz. Plri>to by Steve Weld:( Mountnin View 5tudi0$.

Boys' Indoor Track

1995 Season PA Track Classic William and Mary Punxsutawney DuBois Altoona Inv. Altoona Shippensburg Inv. Hollidaysburg Penn Relays Williamsport Last Chance Invite Little Lion Relays Boys' Outdoor Track

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OUTDOOR TRACI<: Row 1: Coach Bob Baumbach, L.J. Gibb, Nick Dorio, Ryan Hayes, Mike Gahagan, Erik Steiner, Sean Dixon, CoachPhil Klaus; Row 2: Ian Patterson, Nate Paine, Caleb Scheetz, DustyShetler, Kevin Younkin, DanielFaria-Santos,AdamMitchell; Row 3: Adebola Adewumi, Andrew Smith, Matt Royse, Duane Reeves, Eben Frederick, Tim Wachob, Fred Woolley, Mike Robison; Row 4: Jack Hall, Jeff Bundy, Thurstin Moore, Josh Rathmell, Craig Ivory, Nate Corl, Chunlin 01en, Ryan Horner; Row 5: Ezra Fitz, Jason Dixon, Jim Ryan. Photo by Steve Weldr/ Mo1mtain Vir"' Studios GIVING IT HIS BEST! Straining to keep his place, Joe Ladrido puts all of his heart into the race. Runners were constantly putting their emotions on the line.Photo by C. Bitntr

GASPING FOR BREATH Edging out the competition, Mike Williams and Jeff Bundy finish a race. Students involved with track expected tough challenges. Photo by C. Bitntr

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Girls' Indoor Track 1994-1995

Season Lehigh Inv. Lebanon Valley Inv. Lehigh Inv. Dickinson Inv. Princeton Inv. Kutztown Open Penn State Inv. Slippery Rock Inv. Girls' Outdoor Track

GIRLS' OUTDOOR TRACK: Row 1: Sheara Williamson, Chris Shea, Jen Dixon, Lou Hohnka, Liz Messersmith, Katie Kostyak, Katy Miller, Chris Crowe, Megan Enis; Row 2: Jerusha Achterberg, Caitlin Fitz, Reenie Ferretti, Meggie Crnic, Megan McCormick, Stephanie Davis, Melissa Ziegler, Bethany Baumbach, Merritt Frederick; Row 3: Assistant Coach Ryan Long, Cindy Helt, Michelle Roland, Alison Proch, Jaime Baratta, Lixia Zheng, Cindy Leipold, Joey Wilson, Suzanne Bruening; Row 4: Brooke Kelly, Alicia Ellis, Becky Pillar, Judith Dempsey, Jaime Schlusser, Samantha Erstling, Tracy Shaffer, Bernadette Regan; Row 5: Coach Diane James, Melissa Mal:Donald, Meg Everhart, Michele Abruzzo, Gretchen Lindner, Katie Porter, DesireeJul.iai Lauren McGrath; Row 6: Bekki Thompson, Kelly Wilson, Jamie McCartin, Denise Hirifosh, Bethany Canner, Jen Godlesky,Jody Wachob, Theresa Perreca, Emily Rehring.f.(r.epbySteve Wtlch/Mounblill View

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by Katherine Antarikso The girls' indoor and outdoor track teams, led by seniors Lou Hohnka and Bethany Canner, had yet another season of success and excellence. The members of the team faced the challenge and triumphed over their adversaries in their ever-present champion style. Because the girls spent most of the indoor season training, they did very well at their competitions. Each one of the girls found every race to be a personal test, mentally and physically. The time they spent during workouts was full of discipline and hard work. "Tuesdays and Thursdays are usually the hardest days," said Michelle Roland. On those days, the team had to run the ever grueling ''repeats." Repeats consisted of a period of hard running followed by a period of jogging or walking. The girls put their best effort into running hard for the most consecutive laps and got relief by matching that number oflaps in cooling down. Due to Coach Gentry's concern for his athletes to be healthy, the girls would often replenish themselves with water to cool down their body temperature and to give them energy to face another tough session of repeats. On Wednesdays, the team had to fit its large number of dedicated athletes into the State High natatorium for a swimming workout. During their swimming training the girls simulated running by holding on to the wall while kicking their feet. This improved their technique by increasing the amount of resistance while also saving regular pounding on the joints. Many girls joined track for the pure love of running, while others joined to keep in shape for other sports. Indoor track was unbelievably popular among the athletes because it gave them an opportunity to escape the winter doldrums. Outdoor track was equally as popular because it was a chance for the girls to be outside when the weather was breathtakingly beautiful. With the diverse group of people that involved themselves in track came an emerging of cohesiveness of personalities that added a colorful flavor to the team. As Meg Everhart put it, "The team had a lot of character." The runners found that they had to work not only on improving their physical fitness but also onimprovingtheir mental conditioning. Confidence and concentration were also a big part of each runner's mental success. Even with the great number of people on the team, the girls managed to pull themselves together with an ideology of unselfishness on their minds to produce a close-knit team. Michelle Russell described it best when she explained, "Track is a great experience because of the fact that all of the members have made great contributions to teamwork."

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by Adam Jarrett The players' hopes were high as the Boys' Volleyball team began its quest for a fourth district title. Coach Dana Aina, who also coached the girls' team for the first time this school year, had another strong squad for his second year as head coach of the boys' team. Despite losing many strong players from the 1994 season, the team members knew that through hard work and determination they could achieve their goals. A core group of six members of the class of 1995 led the team. Returning from last year's starting six were middle blocker Liam Frank and outside hitter Adam Jarrett. Other outstanding seniors were Dave Biddle, Jon Williams, Doug Stingelin, and Dan Ferraro. The seniors received support from juniors Kent Hulet, Paul Monson, and Will Channel. The squad faced a tough schedule, competing at tournaments such as Cambridge Springs, Derry, Central York, Quakertown, and its own State College Invitational as well as playing individual matches against area teams. All tournaments were competitive, and the team gained essential experience working together on the court. Well before any matches could begin, the team had to go through the many hours of action that other teams would never see but would definitely feel the effects -- endless drills, scrimmages, and weight training programs. The season began with the ever popular two-adays over spring break. The six hours a day in the weight room and gym were grueling but necessary. As a result of the long practice time, the team looked well-prepared going into its first tournament. Goals for the season included winning the district title and advancing to states. The team knew that rival Richland would provide stiff intra-district competition. In the eyes of the team members, the season was a very promising one. Senior Co-captain Liam Frank commented before the season, "This year we have six players with good varsity experience, and we all play well together. If we work hard enough we can win our district." This was the players' positive attitude for the whole year. As with any sport, teamwork was the key to success in volleyball. The team worked hard to ensure that it would overcome any differences quickly and effectively, bringing the squad together to achieve its goals.

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FULL SERVICE. Preparing to serve the ball, Dave Biddle concentrates on his target. A strong serve was a start that often led to a successful rally. Photo by Y.

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VARSITY BOYS' VOLLEYBALL: Row 1: Doug Stingelin, Adam Jarrett, Liam Frank, Dan Ferraro, Jon Williams, Dave Biddle; Row 2: Rob Billett, Simon Shung, Paul Monson, Will Channel, Kent Hulet, Chris Readinger, Matt Whittaker; Row 3: Manager Kristi Rachael, Assistant Coach Jason Smith, Coach Dana Aina. Photo l!y Steve Welci1/Mom1tain View Studios

Boys' Volleyball

1995 Season Cambridge Springs Inv. Conemaugh Valley Altoona Richland Derry Inv. Central Bishop Guilfoyle State College Inv. Huntingdon Conemaugh Valley Panther Classic DuBois Altoona Richland Central DuBois Bishop Guilfoyle Huntingdon

JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS' VOLLEYBALL: Row 1: Donald Koide, Chad Craig, Matt Craig, Jeremy Trethewey, Jason Meyer, Varun Bhatia, Joel Finch; Row 2: Adam Swartz, Curt Leitzinger, Jason Tressler, Shane Twomley; Row 3: Manager Kristi Widener, Assistant Coach Jason Smith, Coach Dana AiJ.1a. Photo by Stctit Wtlch{Mountnm Vi<w Sh1dios HEADGEAR? After a side out, DougStingelin rotates to his new position. The often complicated rules of volleyball literally kept players moving. P/Joto by Y. Piclo:ring

WHAT A RELIEF. Going in for Adam Jarrett, Dan Ferraro heads into the game. A proper rotation kept well-rested, energetic players iJ.1 the game.Plioroby Y. Pickering

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I'VE GOT IT! As Shankar Sundaram watches, Rugigana Kavamahanga punches a backhand volley. Partners had to communicate to succeed in a match. Plroto by D. Liben·Nl)WCI/

ON THE BALL. Using his backhand, Ben Robins returns a shol Players had to manuever themselves into the proper position to hit the best possible shot. Photo by D. Liben·Nl)WCI/

Boys' Tennis

1995 Season

JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS' TENNIS: Row 1: Sam Haldeman, Jefffine, Jim Rajotte, Eliot Walker, Dan Hordov, Shawn Kopp; Row 2: Coach Chris Ordorff, Lee Petnick, Youngsu Kim, Garth Kistner, Justin Punshon, Chris Hood. Photo by Sta... Wtld1/ MountQi11 Vi<w St11dm

A GRAND SLAM. Stepping forward as he returns the ball, Jeremy Schroeder adds force to his swing. Players strived to add power to their game. Photo by D. Libtn·Nuwdl

Lewistown DuBois Hollidaysburg Indian Valley Downingtown Inv. Altoona Phoenixville Inv. Hungtingdon Lewistown State College Inv. Hollidaysburg Mercersburg Academy Indian Valley Wyoming Seminary Altoona PIAA District VI Singles Huntingdon PIAA District VI Doubles PIAAStates

BACKCOURT. Returning the shot at the baseline, Mike Uchno concentrates on the placement of the ball. Tennis players had to learn how to direct their shots. Photo by D. u~1-Nwxll

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by Ben Robins The T-shirts Coach Michael Shapiro had made for the members of his boys' tennis team boldly declared the team's motto: "Keep it alive in '95!" For the Little Lions, the 1994 season was practically perfect. They recorded an unblemished 13-0 record on their way to winning the Central Counties League championship as well as the District VI Team Championship. The team also captured first place in the State College Invitational and took second at the prestigious Phoenixville Invitational. Although three starters graduated from last year's championship squad, this year's team hoped not only to continue the success that they had attained last year but also to improve upon it. Winning the State College, Phoenixville, and Downingtown Invitationals was one of the many ambitions of the team. With a solid core of seniors and juniors and the strong support of a few talented underclassmen, the Little Lions felt confident that they could accomplish their lofty goals. The upperclassmen took it upon themselves to orient the new players to the team. Especially helpful were co-captains Ben Robins and Jon Friedman. For a game which was usually thought of as an individual sport, the team players really supported each other. The season started out with a promising 7-0 win over Lewistown. The team took this as a sign of good things to come and thus threw themselves into vigorous training every day after school and sometimes on the weekends. Their workouts included daily runs around the courts along with serving and volleying drills. Because tennis was also a mental game, the players had to study and practice every aspect of the sport. Despite a schedule highlighted by tough matches with Mercersburg Academy and Wyoming Seminary, the team was confident that it would duplicate last year's record and extend the streak through the 1995 season. Jonathon Friedman assessed the team at the beginning of the year: "This year's team has a lot of talent, [but] not a lot of experience. Hopefully we can continue our unbeaten streak for another year." Thus, with high hopes and aspirations the boys' tennis team began its season of hard drills, long practices, and challenging matches. The goals of the team reflected a drive for excellence as well as a respect for team cooperation.

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FUN by Jared Arteca and Nishant Ghandi Despite the wide variety of interscholastic sports that the high school offered, some students found that their interests were on less competitive fields. Intramurals in the 1994-1995 season included such options as weightlifting and ultimate frisbee. Never in the past had IM Weightlifting been so extraordinarily popular. Because of an increased interest, the weight room was open to students for the entire week. Despite the fact that many students frequently crowded the weight room, individual students accomplished a lot and achieved their goals. When asked about his overall improvement from the beginning of the year, Matt Hagen reflected, ''With an increase in the weights that I lift, I also have an increase in power, speed and agility. George Walker has helped me out a lot." Over the sounds of intense music, Mr. George Walker continued to supervise all activity in the weight room. As an active lifter, Mr. Walker had the valuable experience that aided him in coaching new lifters. Using the vast set of free weights available in the weight room, students could perform many exercises. Chris Sheridan commented on the exercise which he preferred: "I like to squat because leg strength determines the success of an athlete in a given sport." Mark Maclay explained the purpose of his exercising: '1t makes me a more rounded athlete." As a whole, IM weightlifting was a very successful program that provided students with the opportunity to stay in shape for a sport or get stronger for their own personal benefit. Although IM weightlifting was a very popular IM sport, the others had their share of followers as well. A favorite of students was IM bowling. Every Tuesday, roughly seventy-five students crowded onto two buses headed for the Northland Bowl. Commented sophomore Ryan Howley, "Participating in IM Bowling gives me a good diversion from school." IM bowling participants could work to improve their game throughout the year because the sport lasted through all seasons. Another favorite was IM Ultimate Frisbee. During the fall and spring, many students gathered on the North Building lawn to play Ultimate Frisbee. The students grouped themselves into teams, and played for two hours on Mondays and Wednesdays. Simon Cheung, a senior, described the sport: "I just like the game -- it's different." Overall, IM sports provided a chance for students to compete without the pressures of interscholastic athletics.

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GET THAT FRISBEE! Putting his arm in front the frisbee, Simon Cheung attempts to block Rick Jones' throw. Ultimate frisbee was relaxing yet challenging. Pl1oto by D. Ube11 -Nowell

AAAGH!!UsingaU hlsenergy, Steve Czajkowski lifts weights. Students could use IM Weightlifting to train for other sports or just for their own personal health. Photo by D. Ubcm-Nqwel/

STRIKE OR SPARE. Recording bowlers' scores, advisors Mr. Todd Kessell and Mr. Ryan Long confer. Students in IM Bowling worked to improve their

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ing down the lane, senior Marc LaBorde checks his partner's form. Bowlers helped others on their quests for improvement.

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TOSS THE COOKIE.! Extending his arm to throw, Patrick Wang passes the frisbee by George Khoury. IM Ultimate Frisbee had a pressure-free environment. Photo by o. Ube11-Nowcll

TAKE IT EASY.Getting ready to lift, Mark Hagen positions his hands on the bar. Correct technique was necessary to reap all the benefits of weightlifting. Photo by C. Ivory

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SLAP SHOT! Making his way down the rink, Joe Ladrido controls the puck. Players had to p lay both offensively and defensively in a hockey game.

BIG SMILE! Preparing for publicity shots, Sara Grimm shows off her form. Photo shoots were all part of the routine for up-andcoming ice skaters. Photo pro-

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ICE HOCKEY: Row 1: Ryan Vernon, Matt I<rernser, Assistant Captain Jake Coraor, Josh Hoffman, Captain Joe Ladrido, Jeff Hackett, Chris Stout; Row 2: Lawrence Ord, Rick Jones,GregMudzinski,JohnHunter,MikeNaputano, BryanHeitzmann,OuisCollins, Paul Rottner. Photo provided by/. Kremser

Outside Sports 1994-1995 Gymnastics YMCA Swimming Dance Ice Skating Ice Hockey Mountain Biking Canoeing Skiing Powerlifting Fencing Martial Arts Racquetball Indoor Soccer Equ estrian

GRACE. Posing on the parallel bars, A ndy Asmus shows his strength. The school could not offer all sports, so some athletes took classes in the community. Photo provided by I\. Asmus REACH FOR IT. Demonstrating a pose, Jane Howell keeps perfect balance. Gymnastics required stamina, grace, strength, and good balance. Plioto pro-

DEEP THOUGHTS. Contemplating her upcoming race, TashaKulkamentally prepares herself. Swimming demanded sti:ength, endurance, and dedication.

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RIDING HIGH. Controlling the reins, Heather Van Aelstguidesher horse over thenextjump. Somesports required equipment that the school could not provide. Photo by C. Pnrker

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FIELDS by David Liben-Nowell Although the school district offered a wide variety of interscholastic and intramural sports, many students did not find a sport that suited them. These students often turned to athletic activities off the school grounds. Sport choices, ranging from ice hockey to mountain biking, kept students occupied while maintaining their health. The freedom that participating in outside sports afforded athletes was one of the major attractions of non-interscholastic, non-intramural sports. Janet Geoffroy, a mountain bike racer, commented, "It's really fun to participate ... because you' re not restricted by coaches, practice times, or school regulations." Students had the opportunity to spend time working on their sport when they had the inclination for it, not when the schedule said that they had to practice. The entire thought of having the chance to remove themselves from the school environment to do nothing but their sport encouraged many athletes to spend more time with their activity. '1t's a nice way to get outside and away from school," commented equestrienne Heather Van Aelst on her sport. Although there were outdoor sports offered interscholastically, no athletic competition could give outdoor time to players for almost every practice. Some students were able to receive Chapter 5.22 credit for physical education through Leaming Enrichment. Although this demanded much more time than the required two periods a week, athletes could schedule other classes for two more periods per week or gain two study halls. Outside sports also helped students to maintain their sanity when they were in and out of school. Although true of competing in any sport, working hard at an athletic pursuit gave students a calming, relaxing influence in their lives. "It is really cool because ... you can forget about it [all your troubles] for an hour and a half," remarked Betsy Super, a fencer. Others felt that outside sports allowed some reshuffling of priorities. About Tang Soo Do, a Korean martial art, Ray Liu commented, "I do it so I don't have to do homework." The chance to lose themselves in their sport made students happy participants in their athletics. Although the high school provided interscholastic sports ranging from golf to wrestling, some students' athletic interests were outside of the range of choices. Participating in such sports as ice skating and Tang Soo Do gave students the chance to enjoy their favorite activities outside the boundaries of the school.

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Playing the string bass,Jim Lloyd shows his love of classical music during a String Arts Ensemble performance. Students found many different ways to excel with their musical talents through band, orchestra, and choir organizations. Students have been participants in these organizations for generations. They are an integral part of our school's history. Pltotoby D. Ubcn-Nowe/I

A HELPING HAND. Wearing Peer Listeners' T-shirts, Corinna Fisher and Ka te Carlson demonstra te their willingness to support fellow students. Organizations such as Peer Listeners' allowed students to help other students. Photo b!f K. Morris DELUXE OR PEPPERONI? Sprinkling toppings on pizza, Eric Stein, Bo Chang, Phil Bates, and Jacob Meyer prepare dinner after school. In activities such as Chef's Oub, students explored nonacademic subjects. Photo by C. Bitner

Orchestra students pose for the 1924 yearbook picture. Students have always felt a connection with the musical world.

Students w brk on a bike during a Thespian show. As the years passed students have shown their appreciation of the arts in

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Students type an issue of "The Piper," the old State High Newspaper. The school changed in many ways but journalism organizations a lways existed.

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FRENCH CLUB: Row 1: Ariane Allen, Lynn Lee, Mrs. Marion Winsor, Wes Weimer, Nabila Ighemat; Row 2: Elizabeth Santoro, Danny Yavuzkurt, Beth Goulart, Jen Favorite, Susan Herrick, DorsaiBen-Jebria. Photo by Ste-ue Welch/Mo1111tni11 View Studios

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GERMAN CLUB: Row 1: April Shildt, Liz Helms, Emily Lam, Laura Sauerman, Lisa Nousek, Sherry Struble, Kate Seigfried; Row 2: Herine Coetzee, Mary Grace Beelman, Andrew Mesick, Jessica Holt, Jennifer Findeis; Row 3: Tennyson Liu, Paolo Sica, Tim Wachob, Mr. John Mutzeck. Plroto by Y. Pic~ri11g

SPANISH CLUB: Row 1: Anitha Patala, Jen Costello, Ryan Rodgers; Row 2: Mr. Todd Ramsey, Jennifer Jones, Johanna Cunning, Becky Holmes, Michael Killoren. Plroto by Stew Wclclr/Mo1111tni11 View Studios

LATIN CLUB: Row 1: Josh Bresler, Mrs. Patricia Axt, Wes Weimer, Susan Herrick; Row 2: Milissa Orzolek, Adria Liszka, Chris Turner, Frank Cassella. Plroto by Steue Welcl1/Mo1111tni11 View Studios THIS IS FUN! Following the advisor's directions, Michael Killoren tries to create a Spanish craft. The language clubs worked in a less formal setting than that of regular language classes. Plroto by D. Liben-N01ocll

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TURN UP THE VOLUME. At a club meeting, Nabila Ighemat and Mrs. Marion Winsor listen to French music. Presentations on other cultures helped students understand the world more. Pltoto by ÂŁ, 8~ LOOKS GOOD! Flipping burritos, sophomore Jami Rodgers helps prepare Mexican food. Cooking was a fun way for students to practice a foreign language and learn about other cultures. Photo by E. Bose

With so much material to cover, regular foreign language classes rarely had a chance to use their language skills in a real-world setting and to learn more about the culture associated with and the background of their languages. The four foreign language clubs, French Club, German Club, Latin Club, and Spanish Club, helped fill that void. During after school meetings, club members practiced and enriched their vocabulary and grammar. Students chatted informally with one another in their language of study. Some language students volunteered to prepare presentations on the cultural aspects of a country. They read foreign poetry and literature, prepared ethnic foods, and played appropriate music. Guest speakers showed slides and pictures from various parts of the world. The French Club participated in a larger group at Penn State called the French Alliance. Held exclusivelyin French, the group gave students the opportunity to speak about French politics, culture, and current events. "The French Alliance gives us an opportunity to use French in a reallife setting," explained junior Wes Weimer. The language clubs also planned a variety of field trips, special activities, and projects. Because of its large ethnic diversity, New York City was the best place to experience foreign cultures while remaining in the United States. In a joint venture, French Club and German Club sold candy to raise money for a trip to New York. There they planned to see a program at Radio City Music Hall, to attend a musical, and to eat at an appropriate ethnic restaurant. Latin Club also chose to travel to New York to study architecture. Kicking the year off with a fun start, Spanish Club helped design and construct the International Club float in the Homecoming Parade. Club members as well as other international students and the Spanish exchange students rode the float. The Foreign Language clubs helped students enrich their knowledge of foreign cultures in an informal and fun way.

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CLASS SPIRIT by Glenn Grumm Throughout the years, the Junior and Senior Senates became well known among the students as groups that wanted not only to help the school but also to invoke school spirit. The Junior Senate had many exciting activities planned for the year. Among them were the annual Flag Football game, Homecoming and the Junior Prom. When asked about what his favorite part of the senate was, junior VicePresident Wyatt DuBois said, "It's definitely not the meetings at seven in the morning, but I do enjoy planning for the events becauseit'smostlyup tome with w hat happens to Flag Football, the Prom, and Homecoming." Junior Dave Wisniewski proclaimed about the annual Flag Football game, "Many people have big hopes!" Other class officers in the Junior Senate included Scott Sylves as president, Megan Raleigh as secretary, and Rachel Pell as class treasurer. However, the senate encouraged all eleventh graders to be active in the club. The Senior Senate also had an action-packed year. Their activities included planning a Homecoming float, organizing Flag Football, and setting up the senior prom. The seniors also once again organized and ran the annual Dance Marathon. However, the biggest, and for many the most memorable, event that the Senior Senate helped manage was graduation. "I can't believe it's happening!" senior Kate Carlson commented on graduation. Senior Senate President Neta Thurman explained that the senate also tried to make visible all of the talents her class had. "The purpose of Senior Senate is to plan all the yearly spirit activities. This year we are trying to incorporate new and different ideas along with the traditional ones. So far, we're having a lot of fun showing everyone what the seniors of '95 are made of." With events like the annual Flag Football games, each senate worked hard to promote school spirit. Furthermore, the organizations went beyond maroon and gray and promoted pride among the classes of 1995 and 1996. By the end of the year, many of the seniors enjoyed all the efforts made by their senate to make their final year full of fun and excitement. Meanwhile the juniors joined together as a class to enjoy and celebrate the upcoming

senior year.

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SUNNY DAYS. Working on their Sesame Streetthemed float, juniors Lindsay Morris and Maggie Wolszczan paint their signs. Thesenates encouraged students to help with the float. Photo by M. Parfitt READY TO GO! Fulfilling her responsibilities for the junior float, Merritt Fredericks works on part of the display. Many class members who helped show spirit composed the senates. Pirotoby M. Parfitt

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JUNIOR SENATE: Row 1: Scott Sylves, Wyatt DuBois, Rachel Pell, Megan Raleigh; Row 2: Lynne Whittaker, Jodi Younkin, Brooke Carder, Jaime Schlusser, Shanna Ross, Mrs. Janet Kretchmar. Plroto by Stm Welc!i/ Mountain View Studios

SENIOR SENATE: Row 1: Chris Shea, Lisa Harpster, Heather Hammerstedt,Neta Thurman, Stu leitzell, Angie Watson; Row 2: Carly Abruzzo, Katie Hohenbrink, Carol Johnson, Erika Pell, Diana Thiel, Paula Crust, Sara long, Mrs. Barb Pavlechko; Row 3: Liz Messersmith, Sheara Williamson, Meghan Mandryk, Janet Heim, Nicole Antos, Beth Shawver, Alison Kanour, Scott Wild; Row 4; Bryan St. Andrews, Jen Dixon, Tamara Diaz, Carla Corl, Kristen Dzvonyicsak, Shannon Ewing, Angela Caster, V.A.Jackson, Andrew Prestia. PltotobyStm Welch/Mountain View Studios

DOWN WITH SENIORS! Supporting his class at November's Flag Football game, junior cheerleader Jason Roberts watches the game. The sexes got to trade positions at the annual event. Photo by K. Morris

SENIOR POWER. After trying her best to defeat the juniors, senior Katie Barto celebrates the victory with her team. The junior and senior senates organized the annual Flag Football game. Pltoto by K. Morris

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FRESHMAN SENATE: Row 1: Abby Marks, Kim Steinacker, Tom Canich, Jessica Kademenos, Kimberly Russell, Sara McCormick, Mrs. Margaret Swoboda; Row 2: Bethany Baumbach, Katie Weimer, Eva Marcotrigiano, Nicole Smalley, Tom Pollack, Susan West, Mellissa Hettich; Row 3: Austin Romberger, Adam Hane, Nicole Thiel, Andy Gatto, Ali Turley, Lindsay Beatty, Cortnee Shuey, Jim Bannon, Andy Lykens. Plroto by Ste-"' W<lcl1/Mountai11 Vino Studios

SOPHOMORE SENATE: Row 1: Jody Agostinelli, Andrea Reish, Carrie Yekel, Barris Hughley, Jen Cawthern, Carrie Means,Jacey Cross, Meggie Crnic, Kyla Stewart; Row 2: Alexis Mebane, Andi Moyer, Camille Martilotta,Shane Twomley, Maria Lies, Tracie Mehalic, Marijke Keesing, Holly Dudis, Stephanie Davis; Row 3: Amy Younkin, Cathy Cutshall, Jana Rossman, Melissa Johnson, Marykate Herr, Katie Faulkner, Reenie Ferretti, Lauren McGrath, Carrie Robinson, Lyndi Croft, Katie Spoerke, Mr. Keith Thompson. Photo by Sim: Wtlch{MounlDrn Vino Studios

CLOWNING AROUND. Enjoying its circus debut, the Sophomore Senate sits atop its homecoming float. The homecoming parade entertained both the spectators and the participants. Photo by Y. Picwing

GOOD IDEA. Participating in the discussion, Stephanie Davis listens to another student at a senate meeting. The senates welcomed everyone to the meetings to hear different viewpoints. PhotobyY. Pidzring

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THAT MIGHT WORK. Working on their homecoming float, freshmen Kim Steinacker and Nicole Smalley brainstorm ideas. The senates worked hard to make their floats memorable. Plloto by M. Swoboda CAT CONVERSATION. Dressed as a jungle cat, Angie McCalips cha ts with Sara McCormick. Although thesenates worked hard for the rest of the year, homecoming allowed them to relax. Photo by K. Orrison

Becoming involved with after school activities was a great way for students to create new friendships and to have a good time. Students who participated in a class senate not only had a good time but also had the opportunity to help plan out their class's future. The Senates kicked off the year with a fun start by building floats to represent their class in the Homecoming Parade. The freshmen used a jungle theme for their float while the sophomores created a Sophomore Circus float. Enjoying the challenges of becoming active in the school community, the Senates took their responsibility of being role models and class leaders in the school very seriously. As freshman class president Kim Steinacker mentioned, "Freshman Senate is a great opportunity to become involved with our class and school and have fun while helping our future." Freshman Tom Canich commented, "The Freshman Senate allows one a voice to present one's opinions and ideas to an audience of caring and receptive ears." The Senates welcomed all students to their meetings to share their ideas about making the school a better place and improving the classes' futures. "Sophomore Senate is a great opportunity to bring people's ideas together for our class's future," remarked sophomore Denise Sullivan. Freshman Austin Romberger added, "It's good to know they're there to hear your ideas." The Senates discussed, planned, and sponsored many different and exciting events. These events ranged from flag football games to fund-raising activities, and from school improvement projects to proms. '1 think it's really great that the sophomores have planned so many activities to boost the reputation of our class," said sophomore Jen Cawthern. Senate was one way of playing an active role in the school and in one's class. It gave the senate members an opportunity to make the school a better place. Sophomore Scott Hanna summed it up: "I love it! It's so much fun! Sophomores and Freshmen are happenin' !"

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OPINIONS by Meredith Miller When students had a problem with State High, they had two student organizations to which they could turn: Student Government and the Student Advisory Committee. Led by senior Adria Liszka, SAC met twice a month during the school year. Then they carried their thoughts to the school board. "SAC is necessary because it is the connection between the student body and the school board," senior representative Enakshi Bose said. ''We uphold communication." The group had some successes as the school board approved a teacher evaluation form which SAC members had been trying to get passed since 1992. The club also discussed the school calendar and the possibility of an earlier first day for the school year. Additional projects included an investigation into remodeling the South cafeteria and creating an informative video in a partnership with the Peer Listeners that would make new students entering the school district more comfortable and aware. Anotherstudentorganizationthatsharedthestudent opinions through representation was Student Government. The group, which had one representative for every Social Studies class, worked with the school administration and the School Council to work out issues that students felt were important. Topics for committees included hats, parking policies, food drives, feminine hygiene products, and the need for a full-time school nurse. The student politicians never gave up trying to give the students more say of what went on in and around the school. The two student organizations were proud of all of the projects they had completed. Both Student Government and SAC believed that if they could package student opinions and suggestions in the right form, the higher powers would take them more seriously.

NEW AGENDAS. Discussing student concerns, Wiebke Vogel and Adria Liszka plan what they will presenttotheschoolboard. SAC believed that students neededasayinschoolpolicies. Photo l1y E. Bost JOIN IN! Introducing freshmen to Student Government at orientation, Nicole Antos and Jessica Berg meet people. Government wanted as much student involvement as possible. Photo by E. Bose

220 STUDENT GOVERNMENT & STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITT EE

STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Row 1: Adria Liszka, Sharon Werner, Erik Steiner; Row 2: Enakshi Bose, Meggie Crnic, Aaron Hall, Mrs. Joanne Morrison. Photo by Stet!<! Welch/Mountnin View Studios

STUDENT GOVERNMENT: Row 1: Samantha Huckabee, Cara Sams, KhakiAdir, Christina Crowe, Dave Geoffroy, Jason Young, Adria Liszka, Bo Chang, Paul McCormick, Nicole Antos, Carol Johnson, Geoff Reyes, Geoff Bundy, Joe Machi, Chris Guth, Ab Metzel; Row 2: Christine Clouse, Renee Mitchell, Caitlin Fitz, Amy Scaroni, Courtney Manion, Julian Catchen, Neeraj Bhardwaj, Austin Lee, Cortney Bowersox, Samantha Erstling, Katie O'Neill, Charlotte Lafer, Phil Bates, Michael Killoren, Micah Irwin; Row 3: Dr. Michael Lechnar, Amanda Howard, Seth Walizer, Tim Tarbell, Nick Berrena, Ezra Fitz, Chris Turner, Wiebke Vogel, Tom Day, Joshua Kim, Laura Walker, Allyson Miller, Alison Turley; Row 4: Ms. Deb Poveromo, Jeremy Brewer, Lace Koch, Melissa Raytek, Randy West, L.J. Gibb, Scott Wild, Yusif Zamrick, Glenn Crumm, Gary Billett, Scott Binkley, Kirsten Grenoble. P/1010 by St""' Welch/ Mo1mtni11 View Studios

OPINIONS. Listening to other students share their views, senior Christine Clouse ponders which way she should vote. Each social studies class elected one representative to be on government. Photo bys. Becker

NEW IDEAS. After sharing his opinion with the rest of a committee, sophomore Geoff Reyes hears other members' reactions. Government accomplished goals through committees. Photo by$. Beder

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MOCK TRIAL: Row 1: Molly McClincy, Brenda Poorbaugh, Denise Baker, Michael Hancharik; Row 2: Mrs. Lillian Upcraft, Mary Kate Strauss, Rosanna McCalips, Todd Krout. Pl1oto by Stove Weld1/ Mountain View Studios

MODEL ORGANlZATJON OF AMERICAN ST ATES: Row 1: Mr. Paul Veneziale, Nishant Gandhi, Margaret Blankenbiller, Leslie Tu, Mrs. Susan Bickford; Row 2: Michael McGill, James Ellis, Lindsey Myrick, Esther Cookson. Photo by Stet" Wdd1/ Mo1111tni11 Vittu St11dios

VERY INTERESTING. Listening to a scenario, Michael Hancharik, Molly McClincy, Mary Kate Strauss, and Denise Baker prepare for a case. Mock Trial simulated a real courtroom. Photo lâ&#x20AC;˘y M. Parfitt

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LOOK AT THAT! At the national MOAS assembly, NishantGandhi and James Ellis explore the United States Capitol Building. Special trips allowed students to visit new places. P/10/0 p1'1"1idt'd by M . Ro11sh

Preparing For Future

CAREERS by David Crandall and Michael McGill

LET'S TALK. Discussing an issue, Margaret Blankenbiller and Esther CooksonconferataMOAS assembly. Cooperationand communication were essential to the success of a team. PJrottl provideâ&#x20AC;˘1 b.V M. Rom/1 AND SECONDLY. Speaking to the Mock Trial club, attorney Mr. Rona ld McGiaughlin shares some tips on arguing cases. Mock Trial members learned about the operation of a real court. P/101o by M. Pnrfill

Politics, diplomacy, compromise, debate, and lots of hard work. These were the main points of the Model Organization of American States and Mock Trial clubs. The Model Organization of American States (MOAS) allowed students to experience international diplomacy first hand by representing American countries at a simulated in tern a tional dip loma tic conference. This year, State High represented the republic of Peru at the National MOAS General Assembly in Washington, D.C. Sophomore Leslie Tu commented, "It was a great experience to work with other fascinating people and try to come u p with solutions to world concerns." Under the direction of Mr. Paul Veneziale and Mrs. Susan Bickford, the nine-member MOAS team contained energetic sophomores, juniors, and seniors. "Our goal in MOAS," said Mrs. Bickford, "is to express to our students international relations and give them an opportunity to handle themselves with dignity in challenging situations." Many students who participated in MOAS planned to become involved in real world politics in the future. Junior Margaret Blankenbiller remarked, "MOAS opened my eyes to the international legislative process. It's mind boggling." Like MOAS, Mock Trial collaborated with other high schools. Acting as lawyers and wih1esses, Mock Trial members tried to win simulated court cases. The competitions followed the procedures and regulations of a real courtroom. Mock Trial gave students a chance to gain experience and insight into the workings of the United States judicial system. "I plan to go into law as a profession," explained junior Brenda Poorbaugh, "and Mock Trial is a really good experience." Todd Krout added, "Mock Trial is interesting because it gives me an idea of what an actual lawyer would do." Students prepared for competitions at their after school meetings by researching the judicial system, listening to guest speakers, and practicing hypothetical cases. Mrs. Lillian Upcraft and attorney Mr. Ronald McGlaughlin directed and advised the group. Members of the Model Organization of American States and Mock Trial spent the year researching real-world procedures and professions. They experienced aspects of these worlds first-hand through work as a group and collaboration with other schools.

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Crossing The American

BORDERS by Enakshi Bose and Mark Parfitt In effort to understand all of the various cultures in State High and around the State College community, two student organizations, International Relations Club (IRC) and International Students Club, offered students a chance to explore new worlds. Students who were willing to do in-depth research on different countries and cultures enthusiastically joined IRC. IRC, known for its trips to different countries, offered its members a chance to explore the world. At the beginning of the year the club members chose a country or culture upon which to focus. This year the group worked on a trip to Ireland, which took place from March 25 to April 1. Concentrating on the Irish culture and people, including the literature, entertainment, and history of the nation, the club studied all social aspects of Ireland. Beginning in the fall the group developed contacts so that while they were in Ireland they could experience the culture firsthand. The objective of the club's intense study was for all members to achieve such an understanding of the land and its people that they could converse knowledgeably with any person on the street. IRC President Sarah Reid ell commented on the club's purpose: "The International Relations Club gives participants a chance to experience and learn about different cultures in the world. It's a lot of work. ..but a lot of fun!" While IRC mostly examined the way of life in foreign countries, the International Students Club consisted of a group of students from all cultures around the world. When the club met, students had an opportunity to share their cultures with other students, as well as learn cultures from around the world. The club, which all students, American or foreign, were eligible to join, also tried to help students meet new people with different backgrounds. "I like International Students Club because I think it's really interesting to learn about other cultures and make friends with people from other cultures and countries," junior Russia native Elena Pesin said. In their annual trip to an American city, International Students Club visited New York City. During the trip, club members had an opportunity to explore and learn throughout the United States' largest city. IRC and International Students Club successfully offered a chance for students to take advantages of all of the resources in Happy Valley that gave a better understanding of various cultures.

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A GREAT BARGAIN. Offering mugs for sale, Seung-Chui Lee and Takuro Hashida meet other students. The fund raiser was a chance for foreig,n students to make new friends. Pilo!oby D. Crn11dall TOO BIG. Having a group discussion, Maria Rogalla, Leila Rodriguez, Elena Pesin, Luis Rodriguez and Anne Gokieli talk about State High. Students from allovertheworldattended the school. Photo by ÂŁ. Bose

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CLUB: Row 1: Maria Rogalla, Carine Niyibizi, Leila Rodriguez, Jessica Hettich, Katy Jones, Anne Gokieli, Elena Pesin, Mary Szmolko, Kelly Szmolko, Carla Andrade, Xuemin Chi, Luis Rodriguez; Row 2: Seung Chul Lee, Nestor Roldan, Bhan Tklu, Eui Sok, Varvara Lvova, Tae Hyun Kwon, Michelle Heejin, Christine Queutin, Wei (Dennise) Duan, Emily Lam, Jennifer Yang, Claudia Andrade, Francisco Guerdans. Photo by Steve Welclr/Mo1111tni11 View Studios

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB: Row 1: Eileen Smiley, Rachel Graefe, Brenda Poorbaugh, Andrea Stenger, Danielle Goldberg, Bo Blizard, Haima V aradan; Row 2: Dr. Ron Wilkerson, Elizabeth Derickson, CraigTollini, Sarah Reidell, Jon Friedman, Michael McGill, Wes Weimer. Plrato by SICV<! Welc!1/Mo1111/ai11 View Studios

LUNCH BREAK Selling mugs during lunch in the North Building, Canada native Susan Herrick takes a break to eat. Students from around the world participated in various activities. Pltoto by D. Libcrr-Noiuel/

IRELAND? Taking notes at an early meeting, senior Sarah Reidell prepares to make suggestions about the research. International Relations Club met often to talk about other countries. Photo by D. Cra11dall

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DEBATE TEAM: Row 1: Kaycee Hulet, Barbara King, Hillary Rands. Photo by D1t11id Limm-Nowell

YOUTH AND GOVERi'\JMENT: Row 1: Jason Bender, Tracy Roth, Lixia Zheng, Foster Newkirk, Amy Fetzer, Jason Richard; Row 2: Mrs. Julia Johnson, Justin Punshon, Elizabeth Walsh, And or Meszaros, Kate Carlson, Nathan Anthony. Photo by David Libe11-NIY'.ocll

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THAT'S CONVINCING. Listening to the discussion, freshmanNathanAnthony ponders a controversial argument. Students carefully formulated their own opinions on each issue. Pl1010 by D.Cm,,dall

GOOD POINT. Watching a presentation, freshman Jason Richard listens to a

speaker. YAG members researched problems in government and presented their ideas to the rest of the group. Photo by D. Cra11dall

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Becoming Involved With

ISSUES by Geetha Venkatachalam

WHERE DO YOU STAND? Evaluating a plan, Elizabeth Walsh and Mrs. Julia Johnson discuss an issue. Advisors helped students understand and analyze current events. Plroto by D. Cramlnll

THAT IS WRONG! Expressing an opinion, Hillary Rands gesticulates to enhance her argument. Putting one's emotions into a debate was one way of forming a convincing case. Photo by D. Libc11路Nmuell

Debate Team and Youth and Government gave students an opportunity to investigate and to participate in the many momentous issues that faced their nation and their community. The Debate Team members spent the year developing their speaking and thinking skills while broadening their outlooks on current events. To prepare for competitions, the team performed research and developed opinions on current issues and events. The team's primary focus was studying the United States' immigration policy. Junior Michael Roush explained, "We argued that the United States should substantially strengthen immigration laws." Such a complex issue sometimes forced the members to admit that there was not a clear, concrete solution to a problem. But as Roush added, "That's what debate is all about." Debate Team planned several field trips throughout the year. These events gave students an opportunity to sharpen their debate skills and to interact with people from many different backgrounds. Describing a November competetion in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, Michael Roush commented: "We did fairly well and enjoyed ourselves." Emulating the procedures of the United States government, Youth and Government (YAG) addressed specific problems in Pennsylvania. Acting as Senators and Representatives, YAG members worked to identify and to correct certain real-world problems. Students tackled many different issues and events. For example, Secretary Lixia Zheng investigated the problems in pediatric emergency care. Describing the situation, she explained, "The doctors have no experience with children. When children are in the emergency room, they are treated incorrectly, sometimes becoming even worse." In April, Youth and Government planned a trip to Harrisburg for the meeting of a statewide model legislation. At this assembly, student Senators and Representatives submitted their individual proposals to the group for discussion. Sometimes the youth legislation passed bills that had enough significance to influence legislators in the real Congress. Youth and Government and Debate Team allowed students to explore issues and events in the world around them.

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Helping Others In The

COMMUNITY by Sarah Fuller "How do you FEEL?" a voice screamed from the back of the room. "I feel good, oh I feel so good, UH!" was the answer from the person standing in front of the room. Then cheers followed from the rest of the group. Was this a group of Campbell's Soup fanatics? No, it was a meeting of the State High Key Club. President Kristen Weimer pounded the gavel every Tuesday to begin the meetings. These meetings were important not only to the members of the club but also to the community. Members of the Kiwanis Educating Youth Club, the world's largest youth organization, took pride in the service projects they organized. The State College club made a definite name for itself in the Pennsylvania District, in the community, and among its peers. Among Key Club's volunteer jobs were volunteering at Foxdale Retirement Community and participating in the Great Skate of Pennsylvania, which benefited the American Diabetes Association. One of Key Club's more important projects was the All Night Volleyball Marathon. Key Club stressed not only involvement in the community but also good grades and leadership. The group tried to achieve their goal of preparing youth to be the leaders, not the followers, of the future. Key Club hoped to continue to make a difference in the lives of others for many years to come. Achievement Service Training Responsibility Ability, another service club at State High, kept its members busy with projects that benefited not only the school but also the community. ''The services that I have helped with through ASTRA are some of the biggest accomplishments I've made in high school," senior Amy Balash remembered. ASTRA members participated in many events which helped those around them. Both service clubs offered a great deal of help to those who needed it while having a fun time helping others and being with friends.

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A SUCCESS! Counting money from sales, Katherine Ackerman, Hannah Bailor-Hooven, and Amy Mixer record their profits. The club met often to plan and organize projects. Photo by D. Cmrufll// FUN & EXCITL'JG. Planning events for the year, freshman Barbara King listens to other' s ideas. ASTRA focused on helping others in the community who were less fortunate. P/1010 by Y. Pickering

KEY CLUB: Row 1:Becky Lauver,Jessyca Hogan, Hannah Bailor-Hooven, Kristen Weimer, Katherine Ackerman, Emily Yohe, Monika Schachern; Row 2: Mrs. Sharon Pearson, Angela Pope, Jen Godlesky, Nan Rozelle, Annie Cucuel, Jeannie Schulte, Samantha Bentley, Jessica Swavely, Leslie Wills; Row 3: Kim Tu, Matt Andolina, Anne Rajotte, Amy Mixer, Erica Condo,Sarah Rito, Heidi Michaels, Sara Becker, Matt Rehring; Row 4: Noah Praskovich, Carly Hayden, Jeff Fredricks, Sarah Thomas, Emily Radis, Laura D'Ambrosia, Emily Rehring, Danaca Clark, Bridget Kerlin, Eliza beth Walsh. P/1010 by Stew Welch/Mo1mtai11 View Studios

ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE TRAfNING RESPONSIBILITY ABILITY: Row 1: Mrs. Sharon Pearson, Wei (Dennise) Duan, Amy Balash, Sue Cunningham; Row 2: Geetha Venkatachalam, Jessica Decker, Barbara P. King, Kaycee Hulet. Photo by Sieve Weld1/Mo1111tain View Sludios

25 CENTS. Selling Key Club's exclusive lollipops to fellow classmates, Erica Condo waits to collect her money. The candy sales played an important part in Key Club's annual fundraisers. Photo by A. Griei

M&M OR REESE'S? Sorting different types of candy Danaca Clark looks forward to selling the products to support her club. Key Club relied on candy sales to pay for their charity events. Pl1oto by A. Griel

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YOUTH FOR A CHANGE: Row 1: Mrs. Jill Campbell, Heidi Mitchell, Bo Chang, Annie Cucuel, Sylvia Thompson; Row 2: Josy Holt, Sarah Thomas, Hannah Bailor-Hooven, Martin Kozaczek, Kate Carlson, Kirsten Grenoble. Pltoto by Sttvt Welch/Mountain Vitw Studios

ill\.TDERSTANDING OTHERS: Row 1: Andrea Furer, Kristina Musser, Charlotte Lafer, Molly Fedon, Portia Webb, Kankindi Rwego; Row2: Mr. Robert Nixon, Ryan Hayes, Josy Holt, Scott Wild, L. J. Gibb, V. A. Jackson, Adeolu Adewumi. Photo by Steve Welch/Mormtnin View Studios

EVERYTHING LOOKS OKAY. Reviewing a volunteer schedule, Heidi Mitchell ensures that an event has a sufficient staff. Coordinating community service projects was a fulltime task. Photo by D. Cmndnll

WILL IT WORK? During an Understanding Others meeting, Emily Kaltreider considers whether an idea is feasible. Planning special events required much thought and discussion. Photo by D. Cmndnll

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Worl<ing To Create A Better

WORLD by Margaret Blankenbiller and Gina Franzetta

EXCELLENT IDEAS. Planning the Martin Luther King Assembly, Nabila Ighemat listens to ideas as Mr. Robert Nixon jots them down. Clubs helped students show respect for others. Plloto by D. Crandall ALMOST DONE Preparing a health class bulletin, junior Bo Chang works at the YFCdeskduringlunch. Students sacrificed their lunch periods and study halls to participate in volunteer projects. Pllotoby E. Bose

With all of the problems facing young people today, the media often gave teenagers a bad rap. Members of Youth for a Change and Understanding Others spent the school year working to change this negative image. They strove constantly to bring understanding and education to the community through service projects and educational programs and, in the process, to work for a better world. Youth for a Change (YFC) spent the year organizing volunteer programs and events such as the Student Technical Assistance Team (STAT), Literacy Corps, Agency Corps, National Youth Service Day, the Medieval Pageant, Native American Day, and countless other service opportunities. Volunteer programs helped students become active in the community and gain experience in working with others. Advisor Mrs. Jill Campbell commented that Youth for a Change helped build "leadership qualities necessary for community service" in the youth with whom she worked. Coordinator Esther Cookson added, "Youth for a Change opens your eyes to opportunities in the community and school where you can do service." Youth for a Change was not the only group working for a better world. Understanding Others helped to make students recognize and appreciate one other. Meeting weekly, the group members spent time exploring their beliefs and values and their impressions of others. They learned about the large diversity of people who attended State High and viewed them as one body of colorful personalities, races, cultures, and backgrounds. Mr. Robert Nixon, coordinator of Understanding Others, helped give insight to the youth at their evening meetings. He explained that the philosophy behind the group was that "the more comfortable we are with ourselves, the easier it is to cope with life." Understanding Others helped plan many events, including the Martin Luther King Assembly. The assembly helped educate the student body about that remarkable man and his solutions to the problems that still face the society today. Youth for a Change and Understanding Others helped improve the high school's image. They worked to make a more caring and understanding atmosphere in the school, the community, and the world.

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Tal<ing Time To H elp

OTHERS by Mark Parfitt As the school year progressed, two student organizations at the high school spent time helping and watching out for their fellow classmates. Peer Listeners and Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD) strived daily to make school a better and safer place. Peer Listeners, a club operated through the North and South Counseling Centers, consisted of students from all grades. The group served as an organization that students could go to if they needed to talk to an objective person. "It enables us to understand other people, ourselves, and the importance of strong interpersonal skills," junior Peer Listener Wayne Miller explained. Even while learning to help others, the Peer Listeners helped themselves. "Even though people don' treally take advantage of the Peer Listening program, it has still taught me so much about my relationships and interactions with my friends," senior Kate Carlson said. Peer Listeners tried to help teh school as well as the students. Another activity that the group worked on was a joint project with the Student Advisory Committee. Together they created a video about the school to help new students. The Peer Listeners also went on field trips that improved their listening skills. SADD focused on sending an anti-alcohol message to students. Although the group met throughout the year, one event in the spring captured the most attention from students. The Nationwide Insurance Prom Promise, a national program, encouraged students to sign a pledge that they would not consume alcohol on either of State High's two prom nights. "I thought that it was a good organization to be in because I am against drinking and driving," senior Emily Benner said. She added about the Prom Promise: "It's what we're known for." Together, Peer Listeners and SADD helped students by offering them a place to go to discuss their problems and by promoting messages that benefited students. Those involved in the two clubs were confident that they were doing their best to make State High a better place.

NATURE. On a field trip, Angie Watson, Lindsay Alter, Alison Kanour, Chris Shea, and Kat hryn Gearhart enjoy nature. Peer Listeners learned communication methods on field trips. PliotobyK.Cnrlso11 HOW FUN! Acting as a demonstration model on an outdoor field trip, senior Lindsay Alter enjoys the experience. Peer Listeners had fun being around their fellow club members. Photo by K. Cnrlso11

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PEERLISTEl\fERS:Rowl:Mrs.AliceBaU,AngelaCaster,KatyGearhart, Renee Mitchell, Mackenzie Baird, Liz Knauer, Susan Austin, Tracy Wernecke, Anna Falkenstern, Wayne Miller; Row 2: Jen Loomis, Rob Campbell, Lindsay Devlin, Kathryn Hatch, Melissa MacDonald, Sarah Levin, Angie Watson, Kate Carlson, April Shildt, Emily Rehring; Row 3: Mrs. Sue Brindle, Stacey Williams, Susan Knight, Shannon Hamer, Kirsten Grigor, Melissa Marks, Jesse Placky, Ezra Fitz, John Pomeroy, Nathaniel Rasmussen, Mr. David Lintal. Plroto by Steve Wdcl1/Mo1111tni11 View Studios

STUDENTS AGAINST DRIVING DRUNK: Row 1: Emily Benner, Erin Ault, Jaime Fisher, Shannon Ewing, Angela Caster, Charlotte Lafer, Linda Edwards, Jennifer Smith; Row 2: Mrs. Karen Stoehr, Adeolu Adewumi, V. Andrea Jackson, Carrie Fleck, Jo Ellen Hall, Chris Heinz, Aerin Long, Elisabeth Koot. Plroto by Strvo: Welcl1/Mo11ntâ&#x20AC;˘ill Viw Studios

I PROMISE. ShowingJanet Geoffroy her Prom Promisecard and pen, senior Elif Ertekin looks forward to the prom. Students appreciated the message that SADD advocated against drinking. Photo by M. Porfill

LIKE THIS. Instructing Melissa MacDonald, Nick Fotis, Katherine Hatch, and Josh Rathmell, Sarah Sweeney demonstrates an activity. Peer Listeners shared ideas wi th one another. Photo by K. Orrlso11

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LAVENDER: Row 1: Mrs. Lisa Narehood, Amanda Clark, Erin Bucher, Elizabeth Helms, Heather Robb, Ms. Amy Schultz; Row 2: Heather Stover, Roxanne Petach, Dawn Borger, Robyn Klein, Jessica Poorman, Jena Krumrine. Photo by Sttvt Wtldr/ Mo11ntain View StudW.

DRILL TEAM: Row 1: Kimisse King, Amanda Whitbred, Zahra Dobbins, Hope Dove; Row 2: Umba yi Moret, Margie Siebenrock, Tabitha Bradford, Kandi Burke, Andrea Fike, Koris Kowalski, Ali Moerschbacher; Row 3: Ms. Suzanne Jury, Teleang~ Thomas, Trista Shope, Jessica Gurskey, Mae la Lewis, April Hayes, Dawn La Borde, Janette Hardin. Photo by St""" Wâ&#x20AC;˘ldr/ Mo11nloin Vitw Studios

ONE, TWO, THREE ... Counting the bea t, Kandi Burke and Koris Kowalski concentrate on staying together. Performing routines required a great deal of precision and concentration. Pl1oto by D. Cmndall

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I'M READY TO BEGIN! Anxious to begin practice, freshman Jessica Gurskey waits for instructions. Drill Team and Lavender members enjoyed the chaUenges of performing and competing. Photo by D. Cmndall

DRILL TEAM & LAVENDER

Promoting School

SPIRIT by Anna Kochersperger, Kate Khoury, and David Crandall

LIKE THIS? Learning a new routine, Heather Robb tries a move as Ms. Amy Shultz watches. Lavender members represented State High at numerous events and competetions. Photo by O. Crandall

NOW WHAT? Reviewing a step, Ali Moerschbacker and Chutney Arrington discuss their choreography. Drill Team members spent hours designing, practicing, and perfecting their routines. Photo by E. 80.se

One of the most important ingredients to a successful school year was school spirit. The Drill Team and the Lavender squad helped provide State High with enthusiasm and pride. Drill Team performed a number of times throughout the year. In October, the team presented a rendition of State High' s Alma Mater at the Alma Mater Spirit Assembly. The group also performed for the school at theMartin Luther King, Jr. Assembly in January. Meeting twice a week after school, Drill Team members spent a large amount of time practicing and perfecting their routines. Led by advisor Ms. Suzanne Jury and captain Chutney Arrington, the group worked together to invent new rhythms and to choreograph dance steps. Despite the large time and energy commitment, members enjoyed both being a part of Drill Team and helping promote school spirit. Speaking about Drill Team practices, freshman Dawn Laborde admitted, "They're difficultand take a lot of time. It's a challenge, a fun challenge." Most Drill Team members enjoyed giving performances. Maela Lewis commented that she enjoyed "stepping in front of people" and "teaching your friends." Lavender, or the Indoor Guard, also worked on demonstrative programs to increase school spirit. Lavender captains Jessica Poorman and Erin Bucher worked to perfect the squad's routines. The group often practiced several times a week after school. Advisors Ms. Lisa Narehood and Ms. Amy Schultz provided their knowledge and skill to help the group improve its performances. Lavender participated in numerous events throughout the year. The team competed at several meets, including regional competitions in Williamsport and Millersville. Indoor Guard members found that participating in Lavender gave them a sense of accomplishment and pride to be representing the high school. Sophomore Erin Bucher explained, "It's more than just working with equipment, it's composing yourself. It was a lot of hard work, but overall it was a great experience." Drill Team and Indoor Guard spent the year perfecting their routines for competitions and performances. The teams helped promote a sense of school spirit for all students.

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Performers Find Self Rewarding

FRIENDSHIPS by Meghan Grumm Parades, football games, and competitions were just some of the many events at which State High students could see the Majorettes and Silks. Both groups practiced after school almost every week to improve their performances. During this time, many members of the organizations got to know the rest of the members better. Sophomore Erin Bucher said that she enjoyed Silks because she liked to, "Work with the girls in Silks and meeting people." Sophomore Heather Robb agreed that being in Silks was also a great opportunity to spend time with friends who shared a common interest by saying that, "All my friends are with me all the time and I have a lot of fun." As the year progressed, group members were not only performers but also friends. Senior Jessica Poorman said that Silks was, "The group where everyone knows each other." Senior Jen Favorite remembered, '1've benefited the most in Majorettes in my cooperation skills. Working as a group really helps you to learn more about people and to make great friends." Many Majorettes and Silks also found their activities self rewarding. ''My favorite part of Majorettes is learning more about who I am and what I can accomplish," sophomore Heidi Michaels said. Junior Raelene Weaver agreed, commenting, "Being on the Majorette squad is quite an experience to say the least. It's a lot of fun learning new tricks, making new friends, and cheering for the football team. We each learn more about ourselves and what we can accomplish." Majorettes and Silks also led the Marching Band at football games and parades. Many band members appreciated the excellent entrance that the Majorettes and Silks gave them. "I felt that I got to know a lot of new people that were involved in Majorettes and Silks during our performances and practices with them," junior Lori Dunlop said. All through the year, the Majorettes and Silks played an important part in State High's spirit activities while becoming friends with one another and learning more about themselves. Many members enjoyed the year and the underclass performers looked forward to the next season.

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LET'S GO! Taking a break, Raelene Weaver talks to L.itricia Watson and Terri Glass about their next performance. Majorettes strived all year to have perfect prefonnances. Photo by/. FtrVOril~

CAN WE TALK? Gathering around the school before a practice, Barbara Michaels, Ginny Poorman, and Jennifer Strong talk abouttheirclubs. Silks met often to plan their performances. Photo by A. Crid

MAJORETIES: Row 1: Stephanie Hazle, Laura Croft; Row 2: Kathryn Walk, Raelene Weaver, Jen Favorite, Kelly Cowher, Terri Glass; Row 3: Erin Bums, Heidi Michaels, Jessica Jourdain, Jaime Clouse, Becky Pillar, Liza Bathgate; Row 4: Lyndi Croft, LaTrisha Wasson, Crystal Bathgate. P/Jolo by Chuck Fo11g/S111dio 2

SILKS: Row 1: Erin Bucher; Jessica Poorman, Row 2: Ginny Poorman, Heather Stover, Barbara Michaels, Jen Dry, Heather Robb; Row 3: Rachael Ludwick, Jena Krumrine, Amanda Clark, Jennifer Strong, Dawn Barger; Row 4: Colleen McCreary, Kelly Szmolko, Roxanne Petach, Robyn Klein.Plrolo byC/ruck Fo11g/St11dio 2

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Practicing her routine after school with the Marching Band, Majotette Becky Pillar waits for instruction. The Majorettes, Silks were an essential part of Marching Band. Photo by/. Fnwtllc

SILK TIME. Performing during the annual Spirit Assembly, the Silks sing their version of the Alm.a Mater. The assembly served as a chance for each club to show its uniqueness. Plroio by K. Cnrlso11

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MARCHING BAND: Row 1: Denise Hintosh, Tonyia Rider; Row 2: Joe Rozelle, Matt Schell, Reid Smith, Shanna Ross, Doug Tsenberg, Brian Hazle, Lisa Cone, Suzanne Bruening, Jacob Muha, David Rubba,Sylvia Thompson, Karen Morris, Jami Meteer, Sarah Bowers, Jon Mayer, Phil Woodring, Mike Robinson, Bobby Hayden, Kelly Kutz, Heather Williams,AnnieCucuel; Row3: Erin Bucher, Laura Croft, Ms. Lisa Narehood, Angela Pope, Kristen Weimer, Smita Son ti, Stefanie Ferrin, Emily Yohe, Kelly Lotts, Samantha Bentley, Jen Brown, Mary Szrnolko, Renee Kennedy, Jen Lykens, Ariane Allen, Jeannie Schulte, Michelle Kim, Katey Seigfried, And rea Furer, Sara DeCapria, Carrie Horner, Stephanie Hazle, Jessica Poorman; Row 4: Barbara Michaels, Raelene Weaver, Mr. Richard Victor, Carly Hayden, Kim Tu, Mary Ward, Bridget Kerlin, Andrea Buchan, Elizabeth Walsh, Lori Dunlop, Sara Becker, Marci Bender, Joni Globun, Sarah Rito, Melissa Etling, Rebecca Bywater, Jen Costello, Emily Walsh, Jess Kurland, Stacey Martilotta, Jen Favorite, Ginny Poorman; Row 5: Kelly Szmolko, Terri Glass, Mr. John Kovalchik, Brian Victor, Erica Condo, Tami Chin, Stacey Engelder, Abbie Metzel, V. A. Jackson, David Liben-Nowell, Jess Wheeler, Becky Ruskin, Erin Bonski, Jennifer Kennedy, Susan Karakawa, Janice Kordes, Heather Repine, Kristie Nordblom, Amanda Lehr, Monica Schachern, Jessica Merkle, Crystal Bathgate, Jen Dry; Row6: Heather Robb, Kelly Cowher, Mr. Doran Dreibelbis, Mr. John Mitchell, Nan Rozelle, Brian Wheeler, Kim Burkhard, Aaron Leschinsky, Matt Ascah, Chip Taylor, Colin Bitner, Beth Goulart, Matt Donovan, Kristina Mutzeck, Anne Raupach, Chris Maguire, Adam Albrecht, Heidi Michaels, Dawn Barger; Row 7: Roxanne Petach, Lalrisha Wasson, Bradley Carles, Hilary Gittings, Kari Donovan, Megan DeCrappeo, Kathryn Lehr, Katie Brown, Amy Wade, Lindsey MacNab, Michael Khoury, Katherine Ackerman, Sara Billet, Erin Dunleavy, Erin Bums, Rachel Ludwick; Row 8: Jena Krumrine, Kathryn Walk, Jesse O'Neill, Francis Menotti, Matt Tums, Joe Callan, Ryan Homer, Amanda Wheeler, Nick Gildow, Mike McGill, Pat Casey, Herschel Tubbs, Emily Reh ring, Pat Stover, Adam Schell, Emily Radis, Jennifer Haring, Matt Andolina, Todd Dolbin, Ian McClellan, Lyndi Croft, Jen Strong; Row 9: Amanda Clark, Becky Pillar, Matt Rehring, Andy Lykens, Rebecca Hade, Daniel Sweet, Nathan Metzel, Matt Ferringer, David Keddie,JaymeScrudders, Amy Mixer, Kristina Schul, Jaime Clouse, Heather Stover; Row 10: Colleen McCreary, Jessica Joardani, John Kovalchik, Ivan Bialostosky, Mike Schulte, Nate Naden icek, Rob Kovalchik, Micah Irwin, AmyGriel, Tara Tomashefski, Shannon Harner, Nolan Hughes, Peter Ferrin, Suzi Kilareski, Janet Geoffroy, Jami Rodgers, Anne Rajotte. Photo by Chuck Fong/Studio 2

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PERFECT! Practicing her clarinetduringa warm-up, Kim Tu hopes to do even better at the band's performance. The band spent a lot of time preparing for excellent performances. Plwto by K. Morris

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MUSIC BREAK Eating his lunch, Ian McClellan listens to Francis Menotti play the trumpet. Many band members enjoyed listening to other musicians who shared their same interest. Pltoto by E. Bosc

PLAY EVEN BETTER! Advising the Marching Band before playing at the Arts Festival, senior Joe Rozelle aims for a great performance. The band performed at many local events. P/1010 by A. Criel

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LIFETIME by Francis Menotti The deafening projection of two hundred screaming voices echoed through State College, counting to four in unanimity and waking the entirety of Centre County to the fact that at last, August had arrived. For three hours a day, every day for three weeks, the State High Marching Band worked diligently towards the perfection of their six halftime shows of the season. Under the direction of Mr. Richard Victor, the assistant directors, band officers, and the Drum Major, senior Joe Rozelle, the band members strived for both musical and visual excellence. Marching Band, an extracurricular activity for any students in grades nine to twelve who played band instruments, provided those students with the opportunity to learn an entirely different style of musical performance. Through Marching Band, students learned to cooperate, realizing that every person involved was an important piece in a moving musical puzzle. It was essential that every person gave his best. The band debuted in public at the annual Grange Fair Parade during the last week of August, the same time that they began their weekly night rehearsals. During the school year's football season, they met two nights a week for two intense hours at a time. The practices concentrated on disciplined training for each show they performed, constantly seeking for even the slightest improvement. During those two-hour blocks of time, there was little room for a wandering mind, and the phrases, "take it back 5 yards" or "you are at attention," would occasionally ring across the dark pavement of the South "all-weather-facility" parking lot. The ever persistent whistles of the attention sequence had the incredible power of bringing the entire company to a silent, militaristic standstill. However, Marching Band was more than merely a highly regimented organization with strict policies and high expectations. Outside of the standard required practices and the many performances the band executed, members planned recreational activities on their 9wn, including their annual trip to Hershey Park, a Whipples Dam Picnic, multiple ultimate frisbee games, and a soccer tournament in which all could participate. This balanced combination of intensity and enjoyment paid off. The musicians reflected on the way things used to be in previous years and dreamed a dream of an even higher, saintly level of perfection in their marching. Taking each piece of this dream, intensity and cooperation, and putting it together in a roundabout sort of way, the band funneled all of their efforts u1to a single beam of quality--a shaft of musical light, fit enough for a king and worthy of earning what any band could most wish forrecognition and respect, with memories and friendships that would last a lifetime.

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Exploring The World Of

JAZZ by Matthew Ascah Continuing their international reputation for excellence, the State High Jazz Bands experienced yet another exciting and successful year. Under the direction of Mr. Richard Victor, the Jazz Band members performed a wide variety of music at their weekly rehearsals andfor their numerous concert appearances. Their songs included everything from the straightahead swing of "First Things First" to the infectious Latin rhythms of "Zihuatanejo." In addition to written music, Jazz Band students often created their own solos by analyzing chord changes and deriving melodies. This allowed students to incorporate their feelings and ideas into the music. Tenor saxophonist Matt Donovan commented, "Jazz Band is really relaxing because of the opportunity to express myself through improvisation." Those students new to the world of jazz music comprised the Ninth and Tenth Grade Jazz Band, directed by Mr. John Kovalchik. The group focused on exploring and experiencing the essence of jazz. Sophomore trombonist Rebecca Hade mentioned, "The ninth and tenth grade group gives us a great chance to become involved with jazz." The band provided freshmen and sophomores with a taste of jazz music. Sophomore alto saxophonist Nishant Ghandi discovered that, "Jazz is really entertaining because of all the different tempos and styles that it has." The Jazz Bands enjoyed giving performances to exhibit their skills and talents. Matt Turns commented, 'We have a very fine band this year and I'm really excited about it." Both ensembles participated in many festivals around the state and the country. In the spring, the band played in the Mansfield University Jazz Festival with world-renowned saxophonist Bob Minzter. They also worked to make preparations for an extensive tour ofEurope in 1996. All in all, the students finished the year with a greater understanding for and a more complete appreciation of the music called jazz.

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READY TOGO. Awaiting Mr. Victor's signal, Kim Burkhard and Samantha Huckabee prepare to begin practice. Band directors helped guide students to a greater appreciation of jazz. Photo by c. Ivory G MAJOR CHORD. Creating an improvisation, Stacey Martilotta studies a chord progression. Improvising their own melodies allowed students to become a part of the music. Photo by D. Libc11路NoW1:1/

JAZZ BAND: Row 1: Beth Goulart, Matt Donovan, Kim Burkhard, Samantha Huckabee, Nishant Gandhi, Kari Donovan; Row 2: Stacey Martilotta, Matt Ascah, Ivan Bialostosky, Rebecca Hade; Row 3: Phil Woodring, Jennifer Haring, Francis Menotti, Jesse O'Neill, Matt Tums. Photo by Steve Wt/ch/Mountain View Studios

NINTH AND TENTH GRADE JAZZ BAND: Row 1: Mike Turns, Ian McClellan, Nishant Gandhi, Rob Borger, Todd Dolbin, Rebecca Hade; Row 2: Kari Donovan, Tiffany P roctor, Brian Victor, Matt Andolina, Brad Carles, Hilary Gittings, Mr. John Kovalchik; Row 3: Phil Woodring, Jon Mayer, Mike Schulte, Pat Stover, Andy Lykens, Herschel Tubbs, Kristi Widener. Photo by St..,. Wdch/Mo:mU.in Vino Studios

PROPER CARE. Removing her reed, Hilary Gittings puts away her saxophone after practice. Students took care of their musical instruments to keep them in the best condition. Photo by D. Li/Jc11路Nowcll

JAZZY SOUND. Reviewing a piece, Nishant Gandhi, Kari Donovan, and Aaron Leschinsky play their saxophones. Ninth and tenth graders worked to understand the nature of jazz. Pt1oto by c. 1i..ry

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TENTH GRADE BAND: Row 1: Nate Nadenicek, Brian Hazle, Jon Mayer, Adam Albrecht, DanielSweet, Reid Smith, NishantGandhi,Sara Becker, Tami Chin, Erica Condo, Emily Ciletti, Kathryn Lehr, Rebecca Hade, Bekki Thompson, Anneliese Sherer, Stacey Williams, Samantha路 Ben tley, Emily Yohe, Mr. Richard Victor; Row 2: Mike Schulte, Philip Woodring, Leila Darabi, Emily Radis, Pat Stover, Amy Mixer, Sarah Rito, Haima Varadan, Lindsey MacNab, Becky Ruskin, Aaron Leschinsky, Warren Scott, Zachary Battles, David Keddie, Anku Chander, Bill Thies, Andrea Buchan, Kara Humilovich; Row 3:Curt Leitzinger,AdamSchell, Mike Jury, Matt Andolina, Sean Houts, Ryan Homer, Joe Cullan, Nate Corl, Jessica Wheeler, Marci Bender, Bobby Hayden, Jeff Bundy, Colin Bitner, Rob Kovalchick, Shannon Hamer, Tara Tomashefski, Jami Rodgers, Suzi Kilareski, Susan Knight, Emily Rehring, Annie Chyle, Jaime Baratta. Photo by 51..,,, Wtldr/Mo1111tain Vi<W Studios

NINTH GRADE BAND: Row 1: Monika Schachem, Leslie Wills, Cristen Foster, Stacey Engelder, Kim Tu, Carrie Horner, Ian McClellan, Brian Victor, Emre Ertekin, Jeremy Sente, Mike Tums, Todd Dolbin, Matt Ferringer, David Rubba, Mr. Richard Victor; Row2: Jessica Merkle, Brad Carles, Rebecca Bywater, Kate Seigfried, Kristie Nordblom, Eva Marcotrigiano, Stephanie Ling, Tanna Ferrara, Elizabeth Ciletti, Jennifer Beegle, Andy Asmus, Jeff Fine, Chris Hood, Brian Wheeler,Micahlrwin, Alicia Royer; Row 3: Sarah Bowers, Katie Wharton, Megan Smutz, Amber Dance, Jessica Walter, Jen Costello, Jessica Muha, Sara DeCapria, Amanda Wheeler, Kari Donovan, Jaime Clouse, Ylegan DeCrappeo, Amanda Lehr, Nolan Hughes, HansCoetzee, Peter Ferrin, Jason Bender, Tiffany Proctor; Row 4: Jessica Holt, Molly Clark, Emily Walsh, Kaycee Hulet, Hershel Tubbs, Andy Lykens, Hilary Gittings, Cristen Jonassen, Rosie Firebaugh, Abby Faulkner, Becky Holmes, Kristi Widener, Jonathan Holman, Karl Larson, Kevin Van Aelst, Anthony Miccio, Chris Wrigh t, Jason Meisel, 0. K Osseo-Asare, Anuj Bhardwaj. Pilotoby Steve Wt tcl1/Mo1111toin Viau Studios

WHAT DO YOU THINK? Discussing her music par t, Susan Knight compares notes with other musicians. Hard work made the bands successful musically, but social activi ties kept the band together. Photo by E. Bose

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Participating Helps Students Prepare For

LIFE by Mike Tums and D. K. Osseo-Asare

PERFECT HARMONY. Playing their clarinets, Bill Thies, Tami Chin, and Becky Ruskin rehearse their part together. Instrumentalists listened to each other to create a blend of sounds. Pllolo by ÂŁ. Bose PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. Watching Mr. Victor, Kaycee Hulet plays the French horn. Band members had to watch the director in order to stay in sync with the rest of the band. Photo bi; K. Cnrlso11

When a student walked by the band room in the North Building during first or second period, chances were that he or she heard the ninth or tenth grade band rehearsing for their concerts. Mr. Richard Victor, the director of both of the bands, tried to keep the classes challenging and fun by providing inspiring music for the students to learn and play. While sometimes the work in preparation for the winter and spring concerts seemed overly difficult to band members, on the whole the experience remained a positive one. The musicians learned to appreciate more than just the music they learned in band. They also learned the value of working together to accomplish a common goal. "I like the people and the way you can express yourself through the music," said ninth grader Kari Donovan. The bands perfected a wide variety of musical styles while they practiced for their concerts. Pieces that the ninth and tenth grade band worked on included everything from traditional marches such as "Fairest of the Fair" to selections from musical scores such as Les Miserables . Besides participating in the ninth and tenth grade bands, many freshmen and sophomores also played in the other musical groups that were available to them, such as the ever-popular Marching Band, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, and the various pep bands. Tenth-grader Colin Bitner liked Marching Band the best "because of the people and the music we play." The many band activities kept students busy all year round. Being a part of the band gave the students many opportunities for learning. In the words of sophomore Adam Albrecht, "We had many experiences which will help us throughout life, including leadership skills and how to get along with other people." As most band members would have said, being a part of the ninth and tenth grade bands helped them forge new friendships and also taught them new things about music and people.

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Performing Their Best For The

AUDIENCE by Michael McGill The cymbals crashed. The trumpets sounded. The drums kept the beat. Throughout the school year, many students heard familiar noises echoing through the halls, sounding even better as the year progressed. The State College Area High School Concert and Symphonic Bands were practicing for their future concerts. Concert Band, composed of both eleventh and twelfth graders, met twice a week. Some of the group's main goals were to continue enhancing the knowledge of musical techniques that students had previously acquired, to learn to work as a group, and to have a good time while doing so. Nick Gildow, a junior in Concert Band, commented that "Concert Band gives people a good opportunity to play musical instruments in a group, and it's an opportunity that they will never have again." The best musicians in tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade performed in the Symphonic Band. The main difference between the two bands was that the symphonic band played music that was more challenging than that rehearsed in the concert band. Also, in Symphonic Band the students learned concepts that would help prepare them for careers in a musical field. Matt Ascah, a junior in Symphonic Band reflected, "Symphonic Band is a richly rewarding musical experience due to the difficulty of the literature and exceptional abilities of the musicians." Richard Victor directed both bands and reacted to the year: "It's been a fun year. I've really enjoyed working with these groups because of their outstanding ability. It's been one of my best years." The concert and symphonic bands practiced and performed well for numerous special events while having fun at the same time.

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CLEARING THE WAY. Emptying his spit valve, Mike Khoury takes a break while Katherine Ackerman continues to play. Maintenance was an important partofplayinginanyband. Photo by D. Libm-Nowdl

WHAT'S HE SA YING? Watching the teacher for instructions, Jen Godlesky sits with good posture to helpimprovehertone. The Concert Band strived to reach new levels. Pllolo by D. Ubcn路N(1WCI/

SYMPHONIC BAND: Row 1: Jami Rodgers, Samantha Huckabee, Nishant Gandhi, Kim Burkhard, Jennifer Kennedy, Mary Ward, Adam Albrecht, Jami Meteer, Ariane Allen, Samantha Bentley, Erica Condo, Tami Chin, Rebecca Hade; Row 2: Jon Mayer, Adam Schell, Craig Ivory, Brian Hazle, Erin Bonski, Masi Osseo-Asare, Adeolu Adewumi, Kristen Weimer, Lindsey MacNab, Kathryn Lehr, Emily Yohe, Bridget Kerlin, Christy Hermann, Becky Ruskin, Susan Knight; Row 3: Joe Rozelle, John Kovalchik, Matt Snyder, George Khoury, Francis Menotti, Sara Billet, Lisa Cone, Karen Morris, Corinna Fisher, Jen Lykens, Beth Goulart, Jess Kurland, Stacey Martilotta, Anne Rajotte, Lori Dunlop, Heather Van Aelst, Jayme Scrudders, Renee Kennedy; Row 4: Thea Van Sickle, Colin Bitner, Matt Donovan, Ivan Bialostosky, Amy Griel, Mike Robinson,JesseO'Neill,MatthewAscah,JenGodlesky, SusanKarakawa, Shawna McGhee, Carly Hayden, Janice Kordes, Heather Repine, Matt Turns, Nathaniel Ling, Josh Rathmell, Kent Hulet, Melissa Etling, Matthew Schell. Pl1010 by Steve Welch/Mou11taitt View Studiqs

CONCERT BAND: Row 1: Ab Metzel, Rosanna McCalips, Jami Meteer, Jennifer Kennedy, Kim Burkhard, Mary Ward, Sara Billet, Kristen Weimer, Bridget Kerlin, Masi Osseo-Asare, Smita Sonti, Erin Bonski, Kristina Schul; Row 2: Mr. Richard Victor, Melissa Etling, Karen Morris, Ariane Allen,KellyLotts, Craigivory,AdeoluAdewumi,KathrynWalk,Rebecca French, Tabitha Bradford, Andrea Furer, Mary Szmolko, Lori Dunlop, Anne Rajotte, Chris Maguire, Nick Gildow; Row 3: Jacob Muha, Shanna Ross, Suzanne Bruening, Matt Rehring, Francis Menotti, Janet Geoffroy, Katherine Ackerman, David Liben-Nowell, Amy Wade, Stacey Martilotta, Jess Kurland, Jeannie Schulte, Nathaniel Ling, Matthew Schell, Jason Schmidt, Christy Herma1m, Matt Tums; Row 4: Doug Stingelin, Joe Rozelle, Amy Griel, Ivan Bialostosky, Matt Donovan, Mike Robinson, Elizabeth Walsh, Corinna Fisher, Beth Goulart, Jen Lykens, Angela Pope, Jen Godlesky, Carly Hayden, Shawna McGhee, Susan Karakawa, Anne Raupach, Janice Kordes, Heather Repine, Mike McGill, Matthew Ascah, Lisa Cone, Jeremy Schroeder, Josh Rathmell. Photo by Steve Welch/ Mo1mfah1 Viero Studios

SIMPLY THE BEST! Concentrating on their music, Ariane Allen and Shawna McGee play with perfect tone. Many considered Symphonic Band members to be the school' s best musicians. Photo by Y. Pickering

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ORCHESTRA: Row 1: James Lloyd, Haima Varadan, Sara McCormick, TracyWemecke,AdamAlbrecht, KatherineAntarisko, ElizabethHelms, Andrea Stenger, Enakshi Bose, Xuemin Chi, Trisha Montalbo, Akari Yoshida, Mrs. Diane Howard, Michael Costello; Row 2: Heleana Weber, Min Wei, Sarah Kroll-Rosenbaum, Hillary Rands, Elizabeth Carson, Yanney Yoakum, Wei (Dennise) Duan, Lisa Nousek, Lisa Heiss, Jessica Jourdain, Patrick Wang, Brenda Poorbaugh, Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum; Row 3: Sebastian Frith, Lindsey MacNab, Kathryn Lehr, Kaycee Hulet, Daniel Faria-Santos, Andor Meszaros, Danny Kao, Emily Carlson, Kelly Wilson, Camden Lindsay, Heather Kutch, Annie Cucuel, Elizabeth Derickson, Lynne Sobel, Jennifer Findeis, S. Andrew Smith; Row 4: Emily Farr, Simon Shung, Rebecca Hade, Masi Osseo-Asare, Stacey Martilotta, Fred Woolley, Mary Szmolko, Jen Brown, Chrissy Hall, Bridget Kerlin, Corinna Fisher, Christy Hermann, Melissa Etling, Matt Schell, Jing Liang, Don Brumbaugh, Eamonn Farrell. Photo by Strot Wtld1/ Mo11ntainVicw Studios

STRING ARTS ENSEMBLE: Row 1: Andrea Stenger, Halma Varadan, Sarah Kroll-Rosenbaum, Xuemin Chi, Lisa Nousek, Danny Kao, Camden Lindsay, Mrs. Diane Howard; Row 2: Jessica Zehngut, Chrissy Hall, Emily Carlson, Simon Shung, Patrick Wang, Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum; Row 3: James Lloyd, Elizabeth Derickson, Lynne Sobel, S. Andrew Smith, Michael Costello. Pllolo by Stew Wclcl1/Mo1111tai11 View St11dios

CON CE NT RATION. Playing the cello, Andrew Smith concentrates deeply

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MUSIC by Geetha Venkatachalam

WELCOME BACK Creating a pleasant atmosphere at Back-To-School Night, Andrea Stenger and Sarah Kroll-Rosenbaum play their violins. Instrumentalists added music to special events. Photo by D. Crandall KEEPING IN TIME. Ca.refully studying the score, junior James Lloyd plays his double bass. Musicians followed their music closely to give the string groups the best blend of sound. Photo by D. Crnndoll

The Orchestra and the String Arts Ensemble frequently added their beautiful music to State High's special events and concerts. Moreover, throughout the school year, orchestra members rehearsed and studied a variety of musical compositions for their own pleasure and benefit. By participating in Orchestra and in the String Arts Ensemble, musicians immersed themselves in a colorful variety of music. Both of the string groups included all the string instruments and gave instrumentalists an opportunity that other musical groups did not offer. Although the group's music was diverse, ranging from Beethoven's Fifth Symphony to music from Aladdin, the Orchestra focused mainly on classical music. Classical music disciplined musicians and provided a wide range of pieces from which they could choose. Junior Wei (Dennise) Duan commented, "When you play classical music, you really get into it. You appreciate it and also how hard people work to play it." The Orchestra practiced diligently to prepare for its performances in the spring and winter concerts. The Orchestra's performance r:epertoire included the Overture to "The Marriage of Figaro," by W. A Mozart, "Celebration with Bells," by Schickele, and "A Whole New World," from the Disney hit movie Aladdin. A selected group of advanced string players comprised the String Arts Ensemble. Throughout the year, String Arts performed for many events, including the Back-toSchool Nights and the awards ceremonies. Meeting Wednesdays after school, String Arts Ensemble allowed advanced students to go beyond the basic playing of notes to working on perfecting their musicianship. Xuemin Chi explained that director Mrs. Dianne Howard worked on the dynamics, tempo, and blending of the various parts more intensely in these after school practices. "When you put it together, it sounds good," she concluded. Sophomore cellist Andrew Smith remarked, "String Arts is special because strings get to be the stars. It brings out the best in us." Orchestra and the String Arts Ensemble gave the string musicians at State High an opportunity to enjoy playing their own unique and beautiful blend of music.

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SONG by Masi Osseo-Asare Throughout the year, the music wing echoed with the voices of State High choral students. These students worked consistently at creating performance art while learning a lot in the process. Of all the singing groups, the Concert Choir gained the most recognition from the student body, especially for its spirit-filled assemblies. These performances, presented to the school in the North auditorium, included the traditional Alma Mater Assembly and a presentation centering around the theme of respect. The ninth-graders performed in a separate ensemble, where they made the musical transition from junior high to high school choir. Often they found the music to be a little more challenging but ultimately more rewarding. The Madrigal singers, a select group of vocalists, also had several opportunities to perform in the community and within the school. Their extensive repertoire ranged from popular music to jazz harmonic works to classic Madrigal literature. Junior Eamonn Farrell said he joined Madrigals because, '1t is another opportunity to sing, and I love singing." Students who preferred a more informal atmosphere made up the Choraliers group. The Choraliers, who focused mainly on contemporary pieces, also performed at the winter and spring vocal concerts. While public performing was important to the choirs, learning about singing and living was just as important. '1 joined choir because I admire [director] Ms. McNall so much," commented junior Kim Burkhard. "She's a great teacher, and I learn so much from her." From the Beach Boys to Brahms, the State High choirs sang, solfeggio-ed,sirened, and laughed their way through the 1994-95 school year. As senior L. J. Gibb put it, "It was great to be with other people who weren't ashamed of singing." And after another great year of it, who could not help but love singing?

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DO-RE-MI. Rehearsing a piece for Madrigals, Jenn Haring, Lindsay Alter, and Sara Billet practice their part. Choir sections rehearsed independently to perfect challenging pieces. Photo U.J D. Cra11dnll

FEEL THE BEAT. Clapping and swaying, Erin Bucher, Jody Wachob, Sarah Thomas, and Esther Cookson move to the beat of the music. Choreography made concerts more fun. Plloto byC. Clouse

WHAT'S NEXT? Concen-

trating on a choir rehearsal, sophomore Jami Rodgers and junior Eamonn Farell listen to instructions. Concentration was essential to the success of the choir. Pholo byD.Cnmdnl/

MADRIGAL SINGERS: Row 1: Erin Bonski, Masi Osseo-Asare, Kim Burkhard, Lindsay Alter, Lindsey Myrick, Ms. Jessica McNall; Row 2: Jesse O'Neill, Matt Donovan, Eamonn Farrell, Michael Costello, Chris Hillner, Jami Rodgers. Photo by Stevt Wt/chi Momrtnirr View Studios

CHORALIE.RS: Rowl: Megan McCormick, Laura Lowery, Emily Garton; Row 2: Jessy Cahogan, Kelly Szmolko, Mary Szmolko, Brant Hoover, Kevin Waltz, Kathy Morrow, Jenn Brown; Row 3: Ms. Jessica McNall, Cristin McTavish, Jacob Muha, Ryan Rimmey, Rob Groves, Heather Williams, Kelly Kutz. Photo by Steue Welch/Mountnirr Vieu Studios

CONCERT CHOIR: Row 1: Kristina Musser, Lindsay Alter, Kim Burkhard, Jody Wachob, Bo Chang, Brian Victor, Amy Brown, Lauren Orkus, Adrienne Favorite, Sara Tussey; Row 2: Ms. Jessica Mc'\lall, Alex Argo, Erin Bonski, Lindsey Myrick, Mary Kate Herr, Aaron Hall, Nick Simpson, Jami Rodgers, Briary Ackley, Justine Welch, Sarah Thomas; Row 3: Masi Osseo-Asare, Erin Bucher, Laura D'Ambrosia, David Crandall, Joe Rozelle, Rob Campbell, Seung-Chui Lee, Susan Ferretti, Betta Weeden, V. A. Jackson, Erin Ault, Melanie Mosesman; Row 4: Whitney YicCorrnick, Esther Cookson, Jesse O'Neill, Yiatthew Ascah, Eamonn Farrell, Rob Groves, Scott Flohr, Colin Bitner, Michael Costello, Scott Wild, Sharon Werner, Brooke Carder, Katie Faulkner, Renee Mitchell. Photo by St""" Wrldi/Mountain Vir-..u Sllldios

NINTH GRADE CHOIR: Row 1: Ms. Jessica McNall, Cara Sams, Emily Butler, Rob Borger,JasonJackson, Brian Victor;Row 2: Melissa Terhorst, Heather McKean, Megan Smutz, Jenn Poorman, Rebecca Bywater, Mia Jackson, Brooke Miller; Row 3: Danielle Bilbay, Jackie Faussette, Jen Costello, Crystal Dolan, Kim Houseman, Emily Walsh, Amy Scaroni, Kyrie Quigley, Abby Marks; Row 4: Becky Holmes, Katie Blume, Cortney Homer, Jessica Mulberger, D. K. Osseo-Asare, Kari Donovan, Meghan Grumm, Melanie Stephens, Betsy Fantastik, Gail Neff. Plioto by Sttw wetcl1/ Moun/an View Studios

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ACCLIVlTY: Row 1: Becky Ammerman, Jodi Bierlair, Becky Ruskin, Wayne Miller, Lynn Lee, Valerie Spooner; Row 2: Anthony Ragusea, Mary Kate Strauss, Emily Carlson, Emily Lam, Emily Ciletti, Jenn Davis, Debbie Chin; Row 3: David Liben-Nowell, Esther Cookson, Christine Oouse, Mr. Robert Nixon, Sylvia Thompson, Rebecca French, Milissa Orzolek, Tod Hartman. Photo by Steir Wddr/ Mountain View Studios

FINE ARTS CLUB: Row 1: Charlotte Simpson, Milissa Orzolek, Nova Ritchey, James Ritchey; Row 2: Sarah Reidell, Alisa Devlin, Gina Franzetta, Paul Monson. Pirotoby Stevt Welch/ Mountain View Studios

ANY RESPONSES? Desig ning garage sale advertisements for Fine Arts Club, Gina Franzetta and Nova Ritchey color posters. Artists used their talent to make new creative designs. Photo byÂŁ. &st

A GREAT IDEA! Hearing new ways to improve the publication, Emily Carlson listens to other club members. Acclivity began to try more elaborate layouts and to explore new printing options. P/1010 by A. Met:cl

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Speal<ing To The World Through

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CREATIVE THINKING. Planning what should go in Acclivity, Lynn Lee and Jodi Bierlair discuss and listen to new ideas. Acclivity was the combination of creative writing and photography. P/1oto byC. lvory A Fll\TE PIECE OF ART! Drawing posters advertising a yard sale, Milissa Orzolek thinks of ways to promote the Fine Arts Club. Clubs held fund raisers to help support them financially. Pilotoby f. . Bose

For many students, life in high school encompassed more than just friends, sports, and lots of homework. State High also combined artistic expression and individual creativity, intellectual growth and emotional maturity. Two clubs at the high school, Acclivity and the Fine Arts Club, gave students the opportunity to speak to the world through their art. Acclivity, the high school's annual art and literary magazine, provided a forum and a means of publication for students' art, literature, poetry, and photography. Students submitted their works to Acclivity until the submission deadline in January. Then staff members diligently evaluated the submissions, edited the magazine's layout, and discussed important decisions. They also frequently submitted their own work to Acclivity. '1t allows us to explore our own identities while appreciating the literary talentsofourpeers," sophomore Becky Ruskin explained. Senior Christine Clouse agreed: "It's a great way for students to express their more artistic side." Some students who had artistic yearnings that they wanted t.o explore beyond a publication format joined Fine Arts Club. This club offered open studio time for students to work on various art projects. Junior Nova Ritchey joined the club "to support the arts. It's a lot of fun." Fine Arts Club sponsored several events for all high school students throughout the year, including a yard sale fund raiser and a rave in the fall. The club also tried to raise money to take a trip to New York City so that they could explore the artistic world beyond the confines of the high school. For many students, high school was a time to grow, to create, to explore new fields . Fine Arts Club and Acclivity helped many students accomplish this while enriching the entire community with the writings, drawings, paintings, and artwork that the student community produced.

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Maldng Statements Through Artistic

EXPRESSIONS by Wayne Miller For many students, artistic expression was a way oflife. Each person had an unique statement to make, either through words, action, or music. Two State High organizations, Thespians and Coffeehouse, gave students the opportunity to express themselves. The Thespians, State High's acting troupe, included members of all grades who were dedicated to producing the best performances they could. Working diligently on stage and backstage in autumn, the Thespians presented Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon, a play about three disabled people trying to readjust to society. "Many of the characters have disabilities, physical and mental," said student director senior Lindsay Alter. "It challenges the actor emotionally." To balance the serious drama with some uplifting song and dance, the Thespians also produced their annual spring musical, a tradition. This year the selected musical was Carnival. Both shows required intensive work not only from the actors, but also from the stage crew, the makeup coordinators, the directors, and numerous other important members. "Thespians is a wonderful means of getting performance and general experience," commented sophomore Rob Campbell. Another place where students could broaden their artistic horizons was Coffeehouse, a performance arts forum held in the auditorium each month. While mostly musical acts played at the shows, Coffeehouse was open to all sorts of performance art, from magic shows to poetry reading. As alternative band PETE members Jason Mcintyre and Jason Schmidt said in broken German, "Coffeehouse is good for you." Live performances not only helped students develop and express their artistic selves but also gave them the experience necessary for being active in the artistic community outside the school. As students grew up and explored new worlds outside the school grounds, these experiences proved invaluable.

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lN THE WORKS. Reading to his on-stage partner senior Jen Loomis, Joe Corr memorizes his speech. Many Thespians found memorization to be the hardest part of acting in plays. Plroto by E. &s< A FUTURE TONY! Perfecting his role during a rehearsal, sophomore Rob Campbell prepares for the audience. The Thespians spent many weeks practicing for their biannual shows. Plroto by E. Bose

COFFEEHOUSE: Row 1: Ryan Vernon, Jeff Bundy, Jason Schmidt; Row 2: Robert Hayden, Jason Mcintyre, Philip Mclntrye, Mrs. Rita O'Connell Photo by St- Welch/Mo1mtail! View Studios

THESPIANS: Row 1: Mary Grace, Joe Corr, Alex Argo, Brooke Russell, Monika Schachem, Erin Bucher, Mackenzie Baird, Amy Brown, Melanie Antos, MelanieMosesman, Amber Cistaro, Samantha Bentley,Samantha Huckabe, Kelly Fish, Justine Welch, Emily Beth, Mrs. Jill Campbell, Mrs. Sharon Pearson; Row 2: Emily Weirich, Emily Walsh, Sue Cunninghan, Kathy Myrow, Emily Kaltreider, Jen Loomis, Emmalia Roufos-Abbey, Lindsay Alter, Susan Ferretti, Ryan Rimmey, Elizabeth Carson, Julie Foster, Julie Steidel, Foster Newkirk, Kristina Musser, Mr. Randy Bitner; Row 3: Anna Kochersperger, Kaycee Hulet, Jessica Muha, Masi OsseoAsare, Frank Gennaccaro, Heather Wolnick, Christine Oouse, Kathryn Hatch, Barbara P. King, Bo Chang, Rob Cambell, Jason Meyer, Amy Mixer, Sarah Rito, Chaim Steinberg, Kevin Waltz, Heather Williams, Nick Simpson; Row 4: Jenny Sawyer, Hilary Gittings, Cristen Jonassen, Kim Burkhard, Chris Hillner, Kate Yorks, Eamonn Farrell, Michael Costello, Scott Flohr, Rob Groves, Ivan Bialostosky, Colin Bitner, Adam Swartz, Tom Canich, D.J. Urbanic, Anthony Miccio, Ben Smith. Photo by Steve Welch/ Mou11/ain View Studios

BEHIND THE SCENES. Putting the final touches on the set materials, senior Lindsay Alter makes sure everything is ready. Those who did not wish to act often helped with the set.

A FUTURE HIT. Performing at November's Coffeehouse, Jason Mcintyre plays guitar while Bobby Hayden is on drums. Musicians could share their talent through Coffeehouse.

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UTILE LION: Row 1; Lynne Sobel, Elif Ertekin, Kim Tu, Enakshi Bose, David Liben-Nowell, Angie McCalips, Nicole Smalley, Sara Becker; Row 2: Mrs. Yvonne Pickering, David Crandafl, Shirley Kosick, Eliza Faria-Santos, Sylvia Thompson, Becky Ruskin, Becky Ammerman; Row 3: Jen Favorite, Shanna Ross, Bridget Kerlin, Anna Kochersperger, Barbara P. King, Christine Clouse, Ab Metzel, MaryKate Strauss; Row 4: Mr. James Stump, Kristen VanHorn, Amy Griel, Kate Carlson, Drew Terenzini, Michael Roush, Mark Parfitt. PhotobySICV< Welch/Mo1111/Qi11 View Studios

OFF CENTRE: Row 1: Mrs. Grace Miller, Sarah Fuller, Mrs. Judy Lysaker; Row 2: Kirsten Grenoble, Ben Vore, Jesse Weidaw, Mark Parfitt. Photo by Stl'Vf Wefcl1/Mo1111 /ai11 View Studios

LIONS' DIGEST: Row l:Lynn Lee, Wayne Miller, Jon Friedman, Ben Vore, Nick Fotis, Bridget Heier; Row 2: Mrs. Grace Miller, Lynne Sobel, Shannon McCarthy, Ashleigh Alexander, Sarah Fuller, Jen Miller, Wyatt Dubois; Row 3: Christine Clouse, Emily Rehring, Mike Roush, Michael McGill, Mark Parfitt. Piloto/Jy Sti:w Wclcil/Mo11111ai1: View Studios

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Ertekin, Kate Carlson, and Enakshi Bose look at layout designs . The staff brainstormed ideas in the spring. Photo by Y. Pickering

Wor/(ing Day And Night To Meet The

DEADLINES by Mark Parfitt

AN ACTION SHOT. Looking over senior Ben Vore, photographer Wyatt DuBois sees what his next assignment is. Photography and lay-out divisions of the newspaper also had deadlines. Photo by M. Pnrfitt

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While the keyboards clicked, the cameras flashed, and the pens scribbled, there was no doubt that State High's student journalists were doing whatever it took to meet their deadlines. Student organizations put out three publications: Lions' Digest, Little Lion, and Off Centre. Though each one was different from the others, there was one element common among all three: the dreaded deadlines. Each publication strived not only to meet their deadline but also to improve the quality of their product. At a time when most high school students produced publications on a desktop publishing program, the Little Lion Yearbook stayed ahead of the rest by purchasing more modern software. "We've updated our software to PageMaker 5.0, which is not only much more technological advanced," senior co-editor-in-chief Enakshi Bose said, "but also is more convenient, allowing us to have an easier time meeting deadlines." The book, which had continually won awards in the past, had six deadlines spread from October through March. On the south side of the campus, where the Lions' Digest came to life, meeting deadlines was an important segment of the staff's journalism grade. ''Deadlines are important because if we can't meet them, we can't come out when we want to, which affects the timeliness of the paper," Lions' Digest editor-in-chief, senior, Ben Vore said, "Even though they're difficult, deadlines are a very necessary part of putting together a publication." Since the newspaper was a product of the Journalism II class, the majority of the publication came together during sixth period. However the magnetic force of room 128 often found ways to pull the staff back during lunches, study halls, and after school to finish their responsibilities for the current issue. Off Centre, a new section in the Centre Daily Times produced by the community newspaper and Centre County's five public school districts, also worked hard to meet deadlines. Although at first the State High branch struggled to meet them due to the difficulty of finding a common time when each school's representatives could be present, they eventually got the hang of it and continued to make Off Centre a part of the Happy Valley community. "It's crucial that the community know what our generation thinks because it's the only way we will ever outgrow the poor opinion so many adults have of us," junior Kirsten Grenoble explained. By the end of the year, all three staffs were ready for a vacation from the deadlines. However as they looked back they were all proud of their publications and the fact that they successfully recorded the history of State High during the 1994-1995 school year.

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Using Their Sid/ls To Solve

PROBLEMS by Trisha Montalbo and Jenny Sawyer In the fall the bright, talented minds of the students involved in the Technology Students Association(TSA) and in Odyssey of the Mind(OM) began learning concepts and exploring ideas. The student members thenput their skills to the test by solving problems at competitions during the school year. Competing in 35 various areas including electronics, spontaneous engineering contests such as a bridge building, and Video Promotions (a contest for which students prepared a three to five minute document on why TSA interested them), was part of the members' jobs. Getting ready for the contests involved work sessions after school and on Saturdays as well. It was not only knowledge and confidence on using technology that students gained in TSA, but also higher self-esteem, leadership skills and enjoyment. James Ellis, co-president of TSA, commented, "TSA is really valuable and it gives students the opportunity to prepare for the field of technology or science ... as well as being able to work with other people to accomplish your goal." Besides the competitions, there were also field trips to labs, trips to places associated with technology or science, and guest speakers as well. "TSA has something interesting for every student-students have an opportunity to work with and learn about technology and have a lot of fun," commented Mr. Patrick Vernon, co-advisor of TSA. Like TSA, Odyssey of the Mind demanded creative ways of thinking of solutions to assorted sundry problems for competitions. In March, at the regional competition, students presented their solution to the long-term problem, entitled "Scientific Safari." They had selected this problem, for which they had to construct a vehicle with two types of propulsion so that it could move around a site and pick up animals as well. Teamwork and cooperative effort were also necessary in solving spontaneous problems such as coming up with different uses for a given object. At competitions the judges evaluated the students' creativity, team unity, cooperation and their solutions to the problem. Patrick Wang summed up both TSA and Odyssey of the Mind by saying, "You get to apply your mind in different, creative ways."

EXPANDING MINDS. At an OM meeting, Anitha Padala, Geetha Venkatachalam, and Mrs. Debra Everhart discuss a problem. Solving difficult problems required group efforts. P/1010 In; o. Liben-Nowell SOLVED! Working on an OM project, Drew Terenzini fills out a form. Many club members had fun while learning how to solve complicated problems and how to work as a team. Photo by D. Liben-Nowe/l

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ODYSSEY OF THE MIND: Row 1: Geetha Venkatachalam, Anitha Padala, Enakshi Bose, Raymond Liu; Row 2: Mrs. Debra Everhart, Drew Terenzini, Patrick Wang, Jessica Holt, Mr.Todd Ramsey. PhotobySteue Welch/ Mo1111tain View Studios

TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS ASSOCIATION: Row 1: Patrick Ward, Diana Sun, Anamaria Varela, Marijke Keesing, Eric Malgieri; Row 2: Mr. Pat Vernon, Ben Smith, Paul Gamm, Ian Goff, Scott Malgieri, Mr. Troy Alesi. Photo by Sterx We/ch/Mo1111tai11 View Studios

HOW? Talking with her group, Adrienne Harding tries to solve a TSA problem. TSA combined science and computer-related fields to figure out answers to mind-puzzling problems. Photo by o. Libe11-Nowdl

IT DOES EVERYTHING! Showing Diana Sun how to use a computer program, Ana Varela-Gomez demonstrates the convenience of technology. Electronics played an important role in TSA Photo by 0 . Llben-Nowel/

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KNOWLEDGE MASTERS: Row 1: Kim Tu, Wei (Dennise) Duan, Paulo Sica, Enakshi Bose, Varun Bhatia, Josh Sao, Iain Keddie; Row 2: Michael Chiswick-Patterson, Sen Smith, Rob Groves, Danny Yavuzkurt, Mrs. Julie Gittings, Tennyson Liu, Drew Terenzini. Pholoby Stem: Wetcli/Mou11tnin View

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SCIENCE OLYMPIAD: Row 1: Huan Chang, Amber Henry, Trisha Montalbo, Lisa Nousek, Xuernin Chi, Dan Shirer, Kirn Tu, Varun Bhatia, Josh Sao; Row 2: Mr. Greg Delker, Mr. Jack Lyke, Amber Dance, Bill Thies,JenniferFindeis, Wei (Dennise) Duan, Brian Wheeler, Danny Kao, Yan Ke, David Liben-Nowell; Row 3: Mr. Roger Wurst, Ms. Carolyn Holt, Mr. Rob Estelow, Michael Chiswick-Patterson, Anku Chander, Danny Yavuzkurt, Tennyson Liu, Ryan Howley, Iain Keddie, Peirnin Chi. Photo by St<w Welch/Mo1mtni11 View Studios

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TH.AT'S A POSSIBILITY. Discussing project ideas, Xuemin Chi consults advisor Mr. Frank Kowalczyk. Seeking advice from an expert helped students develop their problem-solving skills. Photo by D. Crandall GOOD QUESTION. Formulating their answers, Danny Yavuzkurt and Dennise Duanconcentrate on an oral practice test. Clubs held mock contests to prepare for actual competitions. Photo by D. Crandall

Having students who were constantly striving toward academic excellence was partially what made State High so unique from other schools. Many different after school clubs helped students attain their academic goals. Two such clubs were Science Olympiad and Knowledge Masters. Science Olympiad encouraged students to expand their knowledge in the various disciplines of science beyond the boundaries of the classroom. The Science Olympiad events helped develop the creative minds of students who were willing to think beyond the basic concepts of Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics. The club required a basic knowledge of science as well as an ability to work well with others as a team. Teamwork sparked creativity and gave students with many different ideas and backgrounds a chance to work together. It also allowed the team to split its large work load among several members. Even so, Science Olympiad participants often stayed after school and came in on weekends to prepare for competition. "Science Olympiad takes up a lot of my free time," admitted Ryan Howley. Science Olympiad also introduced students to competition. Although the competitions were stressful and intense, students who had worked hard throughout the year received many medals and recognitions . Students who happened to know a lot of "useless" knowledge joined Knowledge Masters (KM), a quiz bowl type club which tested participants' knowledge against that of other students around the country. There was no real way to study for the KM competitions. Instead, students just had to have knowledge of a wide variety of different subjects and be able to work effectively in teams. Participants also had to think quickly and logically under pressure. "I like Knowledge Masters because it challenges my mind," commented sophomore David Keddie. Knowledge Masters met every Wednesday after school to prepare for its competitions. Advisors Mrs.Julie Gittings and Mrs. CarolAnn Gentry made each practice fun and different with their unusual senses of humor. Science Olympiad and Knowledge Masters helped make their participants better students and better people. Members of these clubs learned about responsibility, teamwork, and competitiveness while having a great time in the process.

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Applying Their /(now/edge To Have

JUN by Geetha Venkatachalam For many students, sitting in a chemistry or math class was not their idea of a good time. However, by participating in the Math, Chemistry, and Chess Clubs, students applied their skills and had fun in the process. Students who loved math joined Math Club. Club members created an informal atmosphere in their biweekly after school meetings. Math Club offered a selection of intriguing math games and puzzles involving math and probability to perplex club members. Math Club participants enjoyed playing logic games and solving minute math mysteries while munching on snacks. Sophomore Daniel Yavuzkurt explained, "We have fun with math. It is more than just sitting around in class and learning it." Junior Tony Chin agreed, "It is always fun to solve math problems." Similar to Math Club, Chemistry Club enriched and extended its members' knowledge of science. They performed a wide array of experiments ending with fascinating results. For instance, at one meeting they made electrocellulose. The club also invited knowledgeable guest speakers throughout the year who elaborated on specific areas of Chemistry. For instance, Dr. Edward Klevans, a Penn State professor, spoke about controlled fusion. "It was an exciting group of students to talk to: they were very responsive and interested in the subject of controlled fusion. I very much enjoyed meeting with the Chemistry Club." Chemistry Club planned field trips to various scientific exhibits and laboratories. For example, the members enjoyed an educational trip to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. Meeting weekly, Chess Club also gave students the opportunity to develop and to utilize their problernsolving skills. Participants learned hints and techniques to enhance their chess games. Students competed against each other in an informal environment. Their hard work paid off when some members won larger scale chess competitions. Math Club, Chemistry Club, and Chess Club offered an opportunity for the students to apply their knowledge in many amusing ways.

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NICE MOVE. Playing a chess game, Iain Keddie and Tony Chin study the board as Mr. Scott Diehl watches. Club advisors helped give members advice and direction. Photo by c. Ivory

CHECKMATE! Moving a piece, freshman Andrew Park demonstrates his chess strategy. Chess club members shared hints and techniques to improve each other's games. Plroto by D. Cmndall

CHEMISTRY CLUB: Row 1: Iain Keddie, Michelle Kim, Elli Ertekin, Huan Chang; Row 2: Dr. Marguerite Ciolkosz, Peirnin Chi, Eric Lee, Kate Carlson. Pilotoby Steuc Wclci1(MDuntai11 View Studios

CHESS CLUB: Row 1: Daniel Burrows, Justin Punshon; Row 2: Tony Chin, Mr. Scott Diehl. Plrotoby Steve Wclcli/Mountain View St11dios

MATH CLUB: Row 1: Vicky Liu, Joshua Bao, Peimin Chi, Elli Ertekin, Iain Keddie; Row 2: Tony Chin, Huan Chang, Wei (Dennise) Duan, Xuernin Chi; Row 3: Ms. Deborah Wells, Ingrid Budianto, Michelle Kim, Danny Yavuzkurt. Photo by Steve Wtlcli{Motmtnin View Studios

INTERESTING PROBLEM. Sporting his Math Club fractal sweatshirt, senior Iain Keddie listens to a problem's solution. Oubs raised funds in order to sponsor special events. Photo

AS SHOWN ON THE DIAGRAM. Pointing to a chart, Dr. Edward Clevens explains nuclear theory. Guest speakers gave students insight into applications of math and science.

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Learning Sid/ls Of The Industrial

WORLD by Enakshi Bose and Mark Parfitt Throughout the year, the Vocational Industrial Club of America (VICA) and the Cooperative Work Experience program offered students a chance to learn skills necessary for entering the industrial world. VICA was part of a national organization that had chapters in schools across the country. The club offered students a chance to learn real-life skills outside of the classroom. Besides exploring new concepts and techniques, club members entered and traveled to competitions to illustrate their various skills. VICA continued to improve on its competition performance throughout the year and succeeded more than in past years. VICA members were very active around the school. At the annual Homecoming Parade, VICA entered the float contest and placed first in the competition. The awardwinning float reflected scenes from an award-winning film. VICA members designed their float as a re-creation of the popular Disney movie Aladdin. Also, as in previous years, in February VICA hosted a staff appreciation luncheon in the South Food Service Room. VICA held the luncheon to thank the school's staff for its continued support throughout the year. VICA members learned skills for the outside world while continually adding to the school environment. Participants in the Cooperative Work Experience program learned most of their lessons off school grounds. Cooperative Work Experience provided students with the opportunity to enter the working world and have a job reflective of their interests. Students learned how to deal with the daily routines and stresses of a job. The program emphasized job skills preparing the students for the work force and life skills preparing them for graduation. This school year marked change and growth of the Cooperative Work Experience program. A standard feature was that upperclassmen could use regular school time to get a job. Added to the program this year, however, was a mock interview with employers in a student's career of choice. The program encompassed 125 students at sixty-five different sites. The faculty coordinator of the program, Mrs. Cheryl Speakman, reflected, "We're very proud of the program ... the way it links learning to life. We wish all students had the opportunity to participate." VICA and Cooperative Work Experience offered students a chance to learn life skills. Both clubs taught the students who were preparing to leave the walls of the high school to enter the work force.

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THANKS! At their luncheon for teachers, Greg Say, Charles Deck, and Molly Fedon watch as guests enjoy the party. VICA held the luncheon to thank teachers for their support. Pholo by D. Ctandall A VICA WORLD. Standing on the VICA Homecoming Parade float, a disguised Melissa Raytek watches the crowd. The judges awarded the float first place in the annual contest. Photo by K. Cnrlson

COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: Row 1: Maggie Osborne, Jennifer Wehmeier, Molly Fedon, Becky Everhart, Josh Hoffman, Jaime Fisher, Steve Swartz, Amy Gerber; Row 2: Mrs. Ann Barnes, Maggie Spoerke, Jessica Trigger, Jessica Decker, Gary Billett, Shannon Ewing, Joe Ladrido, Jason Tennis, Becky Matis, Paul Schneider; Row 3: Brian Smith, Greg Say, Patti Beck, Charles Deck, Derec Markle, Sara Long, John Kovalchik, Greg Stine, John Bathgate, Jeff Doerr, Jason Bickle. Photo by Stew Wclch/Mo1111tni11 View Studio;

VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CLUB OF AMERICA: Row 1: Greg Alters, Jim Clark, Patty Beck, Molly Fedon, Charles Deck, Greg Say; Row 2: Mrs. Robyn Verbeck, Dan Struble, Terry Dixon, Becky Everhart, Robyn Klein, Ginny Poorman, Gary Billett. Photo by Slew Wclcl1/Mo1111/nl11 View Studios

FAST FOOD. Preparing food for VICA's luncheon, Hospitality Food Service student Brittany Ross mixes the cake. CAATstudents helped VICA members put the luncheon together. Pholo by D. Cm11dnll

HELP WANTED. Waiting to see what they can do to set up decorations in the Food Service Room, Ginny Poorman and Robyn Klein watch the party. VICA participated in many activities. Photo by D. Crmrdnl/

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SKI CLUB: Row 1: Carla Andrade, Elena Pesin, Nathaniel Rasmussen, Claudia Andrade. Photo by Steve Welc/1/Mo11ntni11 Vi<路w Studios

OUTING CLUB: Row 1: Sheara Williamson, Tamara Diaz, Katy Rowley, Jen Dixon, Carol Johnson, Erika Pell; Row 2: Mr. Jolm Donoughe, Akari Yoshida, Katie Hohenbrink, K.C. Whitaker, Seth Olson, Kristen Dzvonyicsak, Seung-Chu) Lee. Photo by Stc-v.: Wctcil/Mo1111tni11 Vitru Studios

LET'S GO! Ready to go on an outing, group member Chris Beatty prepares to head outside. Warm clothing was essential for students who went on trips during the winter. PliotobyO. Uben-Nowcl/

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LETTTSNOW! Looking at an audience on the slopes, senior Tracy Stocker heads to Tussey Mountain for some fun. Ski Club allowed students to enjoy a common sport witJ1 friends. Pliolo by /. Gittings

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THIS WAY! Reading about mountain climbing, Kristen Dzvonyicsak, Carol Johnson, and K.C. Whitaker determine which path to take. Preparing for outings was a fun challenge. PJratoby D. Libc-11-Mr.芦tl DID YOU KNOW? Reading, Outing Club members Steve Dress and Dannv Demers learn facts abo~t the outdoors. Outing Oub members expanded their awareness of nature. Photo by D. Libt路11路N11u1dl

While most clubs held meetings in the confining walls of State High, two clubs, Ski Club and Outing Club, gave students a chance to explore the adventurous outdoors. Local student skiing fanatics gathered together at Ski Club and headed for nearby Tussey Mountain to improve their abilities in the sport. This special club acted as a benefit for students who liked the special group rates, discount meal plans, and in-depth lessons at a discount group rate. To experience other slopes besides the local mountain, Ski Club also took vacations to other skiing resorts, such as Killington in Vermont. These trips gave the club a chance to explore new slopes as well as chance to see various sections of the country that they otherwise would not have had a chance to see. If the cold weather and wetsnowwerenotexactlywhat students had in mind, Outing Club offered them a chance to explore the outdoors in a different manner. The club went on many different types of adventures, including backpacking, canoeing, rock climbing, caving, rafting, and cross-country skiing. Along with teaching outdoor "ethics," members also learned about and taught others safety and survival skills. Outing Club also occasionally had a guest speaker come to visit them and to encourage them to continue building and expanding their love of nature. Outing Club members explored all the diferent aspects of nature. For those students who enjoyed being outside, these clubs were a wonderful way to find time with nature. While they were not the largest clubs in the school, Ski Club and Outing Club stayed alive through the interests of their members. Both clubs hoped to continue their explorations in future years.

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DISHES CHEF'S CLUB: Row 1: Mrs. Jane Stanton, JeremySente; Row 2: Nathan Anthony, Jason Meyer, Phil Bates. Photo by Steve WclcJ1/Mo1mlni11 View Studios

by Heather Wolnick and Jason Meyer From cakes to pizza to ethnic foods, the members of Chef's Club baked, cooked, and mixed their way to the top. With the sweet treats, foreign delicacies, and other savory dishes, the club adviser Mrs. Jane Stanton led the way to good taste. "I love them all," glowed Mrs. Stanton about the members. "Each one of them has the potential to be a great chef if they choose to." Phil Bates, a ninth grade member, commented, "I enjoyed cooking club a lot, and I plan to pursue a career in the culinary arts." Members went on various field trips to such places as the Penn State Creamery. They also talked to professional chefs and pastry bakers like LeeAnn Lambert. Bo Chang, president of the Chef's Club, commented on the small but enthusiastic number of members: "I really love to cook and I wish more people would have taken the time to see what our club is all about." Mm mmm good! Chef's Club club really took the cake.

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IT NEEDS MORE. Adding toppings, Eric Stein, Jeremy Sente, Phil Bates, and Jason Meyer make a pizza. Chef's Club members made both traditional and exotic foods over the school year. Photo b!fC. Bitner

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MADE TO ORDER. Taking a Chef's Oub product to Key Club members, Bo Chang delivers their meal. Many students enjoyed new and exciting foods made by fellow students. Photo by K. Carlson

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STAYING AFLOAT. Rowing towards friendlier shores, Cuban refugees flee the dictatorial regime of Fidel Castro. Later Castro promised the United States that no more boats would leave for Florida. Photo provided by Associntcd Press

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Slowly 'Putting the 'Peaces rfog ether by Heidi Michaels

"I think that the steps being taken towards peace in the Middle East are greatly beneficial to everyone in the world. I find it admirable that people are willing to compromise their beliefs to save the lives of others. Hopefully, people in the future will follow the important precedent that the Middle East peace talks are setting, and put aside their differences for the good of society." Sarah Thomas

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SUCCESS! The first black leader of South Africa, Nelson Mandela,raises his hand in victory. Mandela won the position in the country's debut all-race election that ended the white minority rule. Photo by RPM Pilolo Services

SHAKE ON IT. After sixty yearsofhateandsuspicion, King Hussein and Yitzhak Rabin shake hands on the White House lawn. The nations which the men represented have feuded violently since 1984. Photo provided by RPM P/1010 Services

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The phrase "Peace on Earth" is the subject of many wishes, songs, and toasts. It is the hope of small children in any part of the world. This year, after many long struggles, a few countries realized this dream of safety and comfort. Two of the countries which approached this goal were South Africa and Haiti. August 18, 1994, Nelson Mandela's lOOth day as president, was a day that most South Africans would remember. His work was tedious, but he achieved more of his goals as each day passed. The main problem was the racial discord that existed in the country. Twothirds of the country's population agreed that Mandela was helping the issue considerably and that during Mandela's time in office race relations had improved considerably. Mandela focused on some of the country's other problems, as well. He gave his word at the beginning of his term that all pregnant women and young children would get free medical care. In his address discussing his first 100 days in office, Mandela said that the feedback from this program had been "overwhelming." Another of his promises was that primary school children would receive a daily meal. The Reconstruction and Development Program provided funds for both of these programs. A serious problem that also faced Mandela in his new office was land redistribution. During apartheid, 40,000 people had become homeless, and they wanted to have land upon which to live. South Africa had a long way to go to get everything in order again, but if Mandela' s second 100 days were as productive as his first, the citizens of South Africa had no problem. Jean-Bertrand Aristide returned to Haiti on October 15, 1994 from exile in the United States. A military coup had ousted him from his democratically elected position of president three years before. The de facto leader of Haiti during this time was Lt. Gen. Raoul Cedras, who chose to leave and live in exile in Panama. During the time of military rule, many foreign nations, including the United States, placed devastating embargoes on the country. The U.S. lifted its embargo on October 16th, just one day after Aristide had returned. The debatable question before the military fell was whether or not the U. S. should send in troops to try to return Aristide to his position as president. The final decision was to send in the military, even though that decision had Americans arguing about whether it was really necessary. Whether with or without foreign aid, a few countries were on the path to more peaceful times. Peace was a goal which was difficult to obtain but also quite fulfilling in the end.

by Sylvia Thompson "You have to take the good with the bad." This old adage had a lot of truth to it. Across the world, good times came with bad times, peace came with war. Although the reasons were widespread, the results were generally the same. Death and pain were problems that faced citizens of war-stricken countries daily. In Rwanda, tribal wars led to prejudice and hate. The Hutu and the Tutsi, two Rwandan ethnic groups, fought, bringing havoc and destruction to the African nation. The genocide left many without homes or families. Victims of the hatred often fled to unsanitary refugee camps in neighboring countries, where disease was common and extensive. Countries embroiled in power struggles had many armed encounters between opposing forces. In the former Yugoslavia, prime examples of this were the violent conflicts between the Croats, Bosnians, and Serbs. When Yugoslavia divided into separate republics, the Serbs lost majority power. Killing many innocent victims, the Serbs invaded the newly formed countries, trying to regain control. The country that took the brunt of the beatings was Bosnia-Herzegovina. The terror encompassed all age groups from the very young to the very old. Photographer Christopher Morris explained, ''People everywhere send their kids out to play, but in Sarajevo it's like you're sending them out to play on a super highway."

Yassir Arafat, Yitzhak Rabin, and Shimon Peres shared this year's Nobel Peace prize. The selection of Arafat was suprising to many, as he often advocated war as chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Theselection was the result of peace talks between the PLO , Israel, and other Arab nations.

MORE BAD THAN GOOD In the Western hemisphere, Cuban refugees posed a direct problem for the United States. Fleeing the oppressive rule of Fidel Castro, many Cubans left their homes to search for freedom in the United States. The refugees on the long, tedious, and dangerous trip had slim hopes of making it to the end of the voyage. At first the United States allowed the refugees to enter, but soon the influx was too great, and the government did not accept the immigrants. Chechnya was another country held fast by the confines of war. The Chechens battled vigorously for their independence from Russia. The conflict started in midDecember and carried on for months afterward without anything near to a resolution. During this time, Russian President Boris Yeltsin's popularity sunk to an all-time low, and people began to wonder whether he really had control of his own army. Still, the rebels fought on, hoping to finally gain their freedom. Throughout every battle, warring factions aimed for the same goal: the realization and success of their own cause. Though knowing that their thoughts were highly idealistic, the peoples of the world wished that feuding countries could reach their objectives without having to go through the pain and death of war.

In Memory Victims throughout the world: The victims of the Japan eacthquake of January, 1995. The fatalities of war in Chechnya, the former Yugoslavia, and Rwanda. The casualties of the terrorist nerve gassing of the Tokyo subway. Those killed in action during World War II, fifty years ago during the DDay invasion of Normandy.

SURVIVING. Waiting for water, Rwandan refugees try to escape the fighting. In April, 1994, the death of President Juvenal Habyarmana died in a suspicious crash, plunged the country into violence. Plwto

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IN A HAZE. Attempting to put out the fires, firefighters fight the smoke. By the time the last embers died, the fire had destroyed 27,000 acres of forest land in Idaho. Photo provid<'fl by Associated Press

TROUBLED WATER. Wading through deep water, Georgia residents wonder what their future holds. Although these floods were destructive, they did not compare to last year's floods in the Mid west. Photo provided by Associated Press

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From the flooding and burning on the West Coast of the United States to the devastating planes crashes in the East, Americans had to endure times of tragedy and pain yet again. Forest fires in many western states destroyed homes, claimed lives, and desolated land. As if this were not enough, floods swept through the same stricken parts of California later in the year. The El Nino effect, the change in air currents over water, was the cause of these floods. The poor condition of the soil due to the fires earlier in the year meant that the rains soon turned the soil into mud flows. In addition to the floods in California, rivers also overflowed in several towns in Georgia. Tropical Storm Alberta poured two feet of rain in the southwestern part of the state. Approximately35,000 people fled their homes while 31 of those who remained perished. Overall, the destruction included 400,000 acres of crops, and 150,000 residents went without safe tap water for several weeks. Also on the East Coast, tragedy struck closer to home. In September, USAir Flight 427 crashed in a wooded area near Pittsburgh, killing everyone on board. Rob Marciniak, a State High graduate and a former member of the swimming and the cross country teams, was one of the passengers on the plane. In addition to USAir Flight 427, several American Eagle commuter planes also experienced flying difficulties. The Federal A viation Administration grounded all makes and models of this plane in the North until the company solved the de-icing problems. Tragedy appeared not only in technology, however, but also in humanity. In Union, South Carolina, a mother's cry for help too soon became a cry for forgiveness. Susan Smith, a mother of two young boys, Michael and Alex, ages three and one, pleaded with television audiences for assistance. She claimed to have been the victim ofa carjacking. The thief, allegedly a young black male, supposedly threw her out of the car, but her children were still inside as the man drove off. Although police pleaded with the nation for assistance, they still remained suspicious of Susan Smith's story. Eventually, under police questioning, she confessed her guilt and led police to the lake where she had driven her car off the dock and drowned her two children. Americans, who had once felt pain and sorrow for Smith, were soon shouting words of hate and betrayal. At the same time Americans grew closer together, bonded by a common loss. After all the misfortunes tluoughout the year, Americans held and stayed together, attempting to cope with disaster.

by Jeffrey Fine A wave of change swept over Capitol Hill in the 1994 elections when Republicans took decisive control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The Republicans also won a majority of the nation's governorships. 1995 was the first time Republicans controlled the United States Congress since 1952, the year Dwight D. Eisenhower entered the presidential office. In addition, as the GOP controlled thirty gubernatorial seats and their first state house majority since 1970, they had the capability to control state policies going into the 1996 presidential elections. The Republicans clinched the Senate fifty-two to forty-eight, while in the House they captured fifty-two additional seats, although they merely needed forty seats to gain control. As the leadership passed to the GOP, Newt Gingrich, a representative from Georgia, became the Speaker of the House, replacing Democrat Thomas Foley. At the same time, Senator Bob Dole of Kansas assumed the post of Senate Majority Leader. ''Not since 1952 have Republicans controlled the United States Congress," said Dole. "That's when Eisenhower was elected president, the Dodgers were still in Brooklyn, and a postage stamp was three cents." The reason for this drastic change could have been that many Americans felt frustration and dissatisfaction with President Clinton's progress on health care

On September 15, 1994 at around 2 AM, an undetected Cessna plane slammed into a magnolia tree on the South Lawn of the White House, skidded against the wall and burst into flames. The pilot was Frank Corder, a Maryland trucker who stole the plane in Baltimore. Friends and family disagreed on whether the flight and crash was a publicity stunt or a suicide attempt. Corder, who died in the crash, had been taking anti-depressant drugs.

A Wave of Change reforms and other issues in the first two years of his presidency. These people seemed to disregard the success of the crime bill. The Republicans offered new ideas in a package plan, the Contract with America. Through the Contract, the Republicans announced their intentions to make the national government smaller and to give the state governments more power. The changes on Capital Hill evoked strong opinions nationwide, both positive and negative. "I am disappointed that Americans have chosen to turn over power to conservatives," commented State High freshman Mike Chiswick-Patterson. "I hope that some changes are made to public policy, bu tin general, the Contract with America will only help the rich and powerful, and undermine the rights and economic stability of the poor and lower-middle class." Clinton's chances for reelection in 1996 began to look slim. The American public appeared to have lost hope in the Democratic party. After the election, Americans began warily watching for the new changes promised in the Contract with America. A Republican Congress and a Democratic president were not very conducive to easy working relations.

In Memory Richard Nixon Former president Milton Shapp Former Governor of Pennsylvania Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Former First Lady Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Matriarch of the Kennedy Clan Vince Foster White House Lawyer

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EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED by Mark Parfitt In the past the entertainment world was full of unpredictable surprises, and as ex-

"The Woodstock experience can enly'oe lived, not explained. For three days, I was a member of a 350,000 per son familythatlooked out for each other and had nothing but warm a nd peaceful feelings for. one another. Despite what social backgrounds we were all coming from, we were one equal and united colony gathered together in the celebration of music that summer weekend. I had, without a doubt the most extraordinary time of my Iiie in that eekend." Keith Brainard ~

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pected, 1994-1995 was no exception. As each format of music became more popular and widespread, the record industry saw a wide variety of successes. Many newcomers such as Counting Crowes and Sheryl Crow were able to break through and capture listeners' ears. One of the year's most successful new acts was Sweden's Ace of Base, whose song "The Sign" became a worldwide hit and Billboard Magazine's top song of the year. While not exactly new, many performers such as Green Day, Live, and Hole also broke from the mainstream. Along with these rookies, many veteran performers continued to prove that they had never lost their talent. These musicians included the Eagles, tl'\e Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand and Pink Floyd. Other experienced artists also had good years. REM released its much anticipated "Monster" album, Madonna changed to a more R&B style with "Bedtime Stories," and Aerosmith released a greatest hits collection. While any local store stocked all of these records, some of the most memorable musical events took place at live performances. In 1994 the concert world continued to climb out of the recession in which it had been previously. Some big names charged over $200 for tickets, while others did everything they could do to prevent the high prices. In an unprecedented event, members of alternative band Pearl Jam testified in front of a House of Representatives subcommittee against concert promoter Ticketmaster, declaring that the corporation was putting the band's concerts in a price range that was beyond what many of the band's fans could afford. Pearl Jam cancelled its tour and in early 1995 began selling concert tickets through a mail lottery without Ticketrnaster' s sponsorship or heavy prices. On the other side of the entertainment world, in the cinema environment, the big screen saw another successful year. Among the year's top money makers were Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks, and Speed, starring Keanu Reeves. Former television star Jim Carrey moved his humor to Hollywood with the special effects flick The Mask while Pulp Fiction thrilled audiences nationwide. Walt Disney continued to dominate the animated field. The Lion King played all summer and became so popular that for the first time ever the film studio re-released the movie a few months later for the Thanksgiving-Christmas season. In all, this year's entertainers provided humor and tragedy through movies and songs.

by Andrew Smith 1994 was a big year for interesting news stories. One of the most ubiquitous was the story of the trial of O.J. Simpson. Another eye-catching event was the Miss America pageant. Simpson was a star of the gridiron and of the big screen. After both his careers, Simpson lived on an estate in Brentwood, a posh suburb of Los Angeles. He married Nicole Brown. The marriage, however, ended in divorce in 1992. On the night of June 12, 1994, around 10 PM, someone murdered Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. The assailant almost severed Ms. Simpson's head to the spinal cord and strangled Goldman, whose body showed 22 stab wounds. Ms. Simpson's dog led neighbors to the scene of the crime. The next day, police arrived on the scene and investigated the mansion. They found blood stains on the patio tiles and a bloody glove with a few hairs on it but no weapon. Simpson, scheduled to fly to Chicago that evening, was a prime suspect in the case. When police went to arrest him, they discovered that he had fled his estate with lifetime friend Al Cowlings. The two led the police on a two-hour, low-speed chase around the Los Angeles Freeway in a w hite Ford Bronco. The chase ended at Simpson's mansion, where Simpson lay in the Bronco for several hours with a gun to his head before coming out. Americans watched the whole scene live on

In early 1995 the media spotlight on the O.J. Simpson trial shifted to chief prosecutor Marcia Clark. Clark not only was leading the prosecution team but also was defending herself in a custody trial. Claiming that she neglected their children by devoting long hours to work, her ex-husband demanded custody of their two children. This trial focused attention on the plight of working mothers.

Top stories of '94 national television. For the trial, presided over by Judge Lance Ito, Simpson hired an expensive team of lawyers, including Robert Shapiro, F. Lee Bailey, and Johnnie Cochran. Many pieces of evidence appeared. Witnesses such as 0.J.'s live-in house guest Brian "Kato" Kaelin took the stand. An independent laboratory performed DNA tests of blood on the glove and in the Bronco. The trial lasted several months. Another highly publicized event was the Miss America Pageant. The interesting face ts of this year's pageant were the extraordinary traits of the winner. The new Miss America was a deaf woman from Alabama. She became the first person with a major disability to receive the crown. With a slogan of "Youth Motivation: Anything is Possible," twenty-one year old Heather Whitestone danced to music she could not hear. The way she managed to dance was by feeling the vibrations through the floor, counting in her head, and synchronizing her dance movements to reflect changes in the pitch. Through her determination to reach her goal, the 68th Miss America proved that anything truly is possible with hard work. In short, this year was full of incredible triumphs and heart-wrenching drama.

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OBJECTION, YOUR HONOR. Gesturing to the members of the jury, Marcia Clark makes a point. The O.J. Simpson trial lasted many months because of the complex legal issues that it contained.

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"The educational value of thenet is unlimited. When we get a node, we'll join the rest of the country and obtain a more efficient means of comm uni ca ti on and distribution of information. Instead of confining ourselves in Centre County, we'll have access to information throughout the world. If our school flows with the net ... I'm sure we will benefit in many ways. To put it into terms the media likes to use, our school will be in the fast lane on the information superhighway." Austin Mandryk

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COMET'S FLIGHT. Seen from the Hubble Space Telescope, Fragment Q of Shoemaker-Levy9collides with Jupiter. Images about events often appeared on the net Jess than twentyfour hours after they occurred. Pl1otoprovidcdbyP. Wn11g

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Surfing the net, the information superhighway, the Internet: whatever anyone called it, everyone knew what it meant. In 1994, the Internet Society reported a growth rate of21 % in the third quarter of the year alone, a pace more explosive than that of the past four years. Although the number of Internet nodes in the United States grew by a whopping 8,000 to a total of 24,861 near the end of 1994, countries such as Argentina, Iran and Peru experienced even larger percentage growths. Although many people across the country chose to pay for access through such commercial services as America Online and Delphi, interested students and faculty had the chance, with the aid of Mrs. Julie Gittings, to experience the Internet for free through Penn State University. Despite frequent twists and turns, very popular place to exchange e-mail and to find almost every desired piece of information. A lot of people who scouted out the net could attest to the fact that, as Yan Ke explained, "It's booming with information. There are web pages pertaining to every topic imaginable." A number of people could relate to this situation: it was 3:00 AM on the day that a major English essay was due and the right word just did not come to mind. The desperate student could use a thesaurus to pinpoint a few synonyms, but what about a specific definition? Looking it up in a dictionary was too frustrating. What to do? Simple. Just go to gopher://rnars.mcs.oakland.edu and select Net Services. Or perhaps another State High student needed to see a current weather forecast model in, say, Tanzania: http : I I clunix .cl. msu .edu:80/weather.

People also had the capability to chat with old friends or people around the world who they did not even know. Jen Lykens thought, "It's definitely a great way to get mail and to chat with certain people." David Perkowski worked internationally to study for tests: "It was really incredible to set out to study chemistry with a couple of friends on me, and end up being joined by a guy from Australia, and then the next day, a guy from MIT." With most people gaining access to an electronic reference that was both easily searchable and fun, one wondered if learning methods would change. Whether people surfed during the school day in the library or late at night in the confines of their own home, everyone seemed to think along the lines of Eric Lee: "The net is addictive because you can learn cool stuff, but the bad thing about it is thatitcaneatupspare time really fast."

by Kim Tu Since the discovery of the frightening disease AIDS a little more than ten years ago, the brutal disease has grabbed much of the world's attention. Every year resulted in approximately 35,000 people - or one person every fifteen minutes dying from AIDS-related complications. AIDS was not a disease that struck only a specific group of people, although some would have liked to think that it was a curse from some powerful entity determined to wipe out the gay population. Some of the most intriguing and profound people to have lived succumbed to this disease, which weakens the immune system. The victims were friends and neighbors, sons and daughters, fathers and mothers of the citizens of the United States. The public, however, often heard the most about the disease when someone famous fell prey to it. This past year, the life of Pedro Zamora, that caring-yet-could-always-makehis-friends-smile guy from MTV's The Real World, ended. Zamora contracted the disease as a youth through unprotected sex. Another victim was Elizabeth Glaser, wife of actor Paul Michael Glaser. She was a hard working AIDS activist who dedicated her life to fighting the disease for the sake of all people. Glaser, who had contracted the disease from blood she had received during surgery, unknowingly passed the disease to her children, both of whom preceded her in death. Both

AIDS Continues to Rage Zamora and Glaser tried to make a difference by educating the public about the prevention of AIDS. The world of sports expressed concern when Olympic diver Greg Louganis admitted that he knew that he was HN-positive when he participated in the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul. While this fact alone would not have concerned anyone, it was at these games that Louganis cut his head on a diving board during a dive. The wound needed stitches, and there may have been blood in the pool. While a few expressed dismay that Louganis took such a risk, many in the athletic community defended his right to keep the information to himself. Scientists also pointed out that it was extremely unlikely for the disease to live in chlorinated water because the chlorine would have effectively killed the HIV virus. Despite all the losses this world suffered, the memories of each and every individual remained dose to their loved ones and strong in every heart they touched. Their struggle and will to survive inspired the world and made people consider the impact of one of the most devastating diseases. Scientists had not discovered a cure, but the search still continued.

In the past gay and lesbian activists have been vocal in the campaign topromote safe sex. In 1985, the percentage of gays with AIDS began to stabilize due to the increase of educational material on the subject. Unfortunately, in the nineties the percentages again skyrocketed, possibly because of a funding decrease for AIDS awareness.

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POLITICAL PACK. Pinned on a backpack, a red ribbon denotes a person who feels empathy for victims of AIDS. Many people used specific colors to show supportforcertain causes. Photo by o. 1Jbrr1-

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"I enjoyed going to the Rose Bowl this year. It was a very unique feeling. Even though most of the people had been to Bowl games before, but this one was different: it had a special ambiance. When we got to the game the a tmospherewas incredible. Nothing was a great as Penn State's first play on offense [a long touchdown run by Penn State's KiJana Carter]. The crowd erupted .U1to frenzy and the stadium rocked with thunderous applause."

STATE OF SHOCK. Giving thanks, Andre Agassi celebrates his win of the Silver Trophy in the U.S. Open. Many tennis fans watched the U.S. Open and other international tennis events on television. Photo prouitled by Asscciated Press

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The US sports-loving public had a rough time this year. From the United States' loss in the World Cup Soccer Tournament to the baseball strike, viewers relished in the triumph of success and suffered through the agony of silence. The year began with a shunned soccer team advancing far beyond anyone's hopes or dreams. In June and July, the United States World Cup Soccer team advanced to the second round of elimination and then lost to Brazil, 1-0. Brazilcontinued to the finals, where the team played Italy. After a 0-0 tie at the end ofovertime, the game concluded with a shootout. Initially each team scored and then each team missed. The final impact occurred when Claudio Taffarel, the Brazilian goal keeper, blocked the shot by Italian Daniele Massaro. The next shot by Brazil won the game. Taffarel later said that he "wasn't the hero, all eleven players were." After the joy and excitement of the World Cup, a strike in baseball caused disappoint路 ment among many fans. In August, the baseball players of all teams put down their bats and gloves, left the stadiums, and did not return untilacourtorderinearly April brought about their return. A dispute over salary caps led to the strike. Because of it, many players lost chances at records, and the World Series did not take place for the first time since 1904. Among those affected were Matt Williams, who lost his chance for a home run record, and Jeff Bagwell, a Houston Astro, who did not have the opportunity to achieve a record in RBI' s. This was the eighth strike in twentythree seasons. The season, although ending early, brought some new players to the forefront. One rookie given a lot of press was former basketball player, Michael Jordon. He began playing outfield for the Chicago White Sox. Then, in March, he opted to return to basketball in 1995, abandoning his baseball effort. Another sport almost seemed lost for the year. Hockey players and owners disputed for almost three months before finally reaching a settlement. Again and again the owners declared an offer to be their last. When it came down to it, the two sides reached an agreement in the middle of January. Though the sports season began roughly, it contained some high points. American tennis star Andre Agassi won the United States Open. Another sports star, Jerry Rice of the San Francisco 49ers, became the National Football League's all time leading touchdown scorer. Despite many disputes over money and rights, the high standards of sportsmanship and athleticism was still prevalent on some sports scene in the United States.

by Emre Ertekin During the past year, President Clinton attempted to tackle many issues concerning the nation. Two of the most debatable issues were health care reform and the Crime Bill. While Clinton achieved success with the Crime Bill, he failed to deliver on health care reform. During his presidential campaign, Clinton promised a reformed health care system with universal health care for every American. Clinton placed his wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton, in charge of developing a new health care plan for the United States. Her plan called for the creation of many new organizations as well as the expansion of Medicare to provide better living conditions for all families. Politics played a large role in derailing the President and his wife's ideas for reform. Conservative elements within Congress, led by then Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole, succeeded in molding public opinion against the plan. They painted his plan as one that would increase government control, increase taxes, and increase federal bureaucracy. The Republicans tried to show that the new organizations that the plan would create, such as a National Health Service to determine the costs and safety behind the sales of new medical items and a federal agency to consolidate and oversee medical research, would be both wasteful and expensive. Throughout the nation, members of the medical association widely

Professional golfers found they had no reason to worry about losing their standing to Presidents of the United States. At a celebrity open, Presidents George Bush, Gerald Ford, and Bill Clinton showed their lack of golfing ability by making spectators duck. President Bush wounded two bystanders, one of whom needed stitches.

Ciunning Yor I}ealth opposed the health care plan as well, believing that the new system would limit their freedom in many ways. Although Clinton's health care plan did not pass, many of the new ideas in this plan would be brought up for consideration again. However, another important issue with which Clinton d id have success was the passage of his Crime Bill. This bill implemented the widely publicized provision "three strikes and you' re out," meaning that after three violent crimes on his or her record, a criminal would receive lifetime imprisonment. This bill also placed 100,000 new police officers on America's streets and banned nineteen semiautomatic firearms. Although this bill would cost the government 33 billion dollars, President Clinton claimed that it would "make every neighborhood in America safer." A reason why the Crime Bill passed could have been due to President Clinton's heavy advertising. It influenced the people of the United States so much that they decided to support the bill. This past year, Clinton saw many successes and many failures in his administration. Although some of his plans d id not work out, people appreciated the plans that did succeed, the plans that would help the nation in the years to come.

In Memory Vitas Gerulaitus Tennis Player Jersey Joe Walcott Boxer Wilma Rudolph Olympic Runner Baseball Ina coma Andres Escobar Columbian Soccer Player

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You have brought joy to our hearts since the day you were born. Your positive attitude and love of life have enriched our lives. As you contin ue to grow. these Qualities will bring you happiness and success. Congratulations! We Jove

you. Morn. Dad and Scott

The Fearsome Foursome Relay racing will never be the same! Janet, Tasha, Kel ly, Sharon

Congratulations, Kristen! We are so proud of you! Keep your special sweet smile as you pursue your future goals. Love, Mom and Dad

9ood L uck. Matt! L ove, M om and'Dad

We bless you with the power to see with accuracy your God given special abilities. May the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit be evident in your life to help others. We bless you with the anointing of God to fulfill His special purposes for your life. We are so proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad

Shawna "Pee-Wee': This is to remind IJ.OU of aU those IJ.ears IJ.OU foUowed me around like a little lost pupplJ.. I neCler "wanted" a little sister but IJ.OU Cle turned into not onllJ. a 9reat sister but a wonderful friend and I am ClerlJ. proud of IJ.OU. Keep lookin9 to the future and for9et the past. With loCle, Tana 1

Stephanie: Your accomplishments have made us proud to be your family. Our love and best to you alway s. Mom, Dad, Brian and Kevin

Jaime's our sister, our dau9hter1 our friend. And now up the ladder of success she 'If ascend. Wheref/er she 9oes, we 'If miss her a lot, 'cause when it comes to bein9 alt-around 9reat]aime's in the #1 spot! We fofle IJOUf God Bfess! Philippians 4: 13

Carrie,

Liz.You've written "Shooting Stars路: gazed into starspeckled inky skies, reachedfor the stars at Space Camp. In fact, you are a star, a natural sparkler; occasionally hidden, most often glowing brightly. May you continue to shine and light the way! Love, Mom

There are more buckets in the future for you!! Best of luck in the future. Love, Mom, Dad, and

Fluffy

Keep a smile on your face, a sense of humor in your mind, love, understanding and patience in your heart. Believe in yourself...know who you are, trust who you are, and reach for those stars!!! Live your life to the fullest each and every day. WE ARE. SO PROUD OF YOU! YOUMADEm CONGRATULATIONS! We Jove you so much, Mom, Dad and Brian

What a long. strange trip it's been. Thanks. l'm grateful! Love.

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Congratulations, Joel! Love, Mom and Dad

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