1999 Yearbook

A Step into State High: Busy

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activity takes place inside in spite of the calm exterior. SPIRIT, VrtALrtiJ. STAM IN A ft.,:c,'tb'/1/'I',

COMMITMENT and SUPPORT defined the student body. With the corning of a new millennium. we used these qualities to prepare for The Step Beyond ...

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Modems hum busily as students log on to the newly-installed internet in each classroom. With the addition of electronic media, State High takes a step toward the twenty-first century.

The chatroom buzzed all year with gossip. complaints, enthusiasm and vigor. Let's log on to see what is happening in the halls of the maroon and gray.

State High SPIRIT permeated every aspect of STt.T!:>3:-:T LIF:2:: the hallways, sporting events, organizations, and classrooms.

S~·!I'.'\G :2:: ;: Hey, I bought a pair of those GAP khaki's to

wear to the Brian Setzer Orchestra Concert. You should have seen me swingin' on the dance floor of the Bryce Jordan Center. !)':;IV:2:'::: Did you get a parking pass? Neither did I! You'd think that moving to the North would guarantee it. ~ The largest ever student body filled the halls with <pG,O<pU displaying unparallelled VrtALff&J .

Se11ior"99: Classes take forever to reach. So many people

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The strive for [ff.=e&v,ce in the classroom occupied many students as they attacked their .AcuAm/o-) with renewed vigor . .J9/'I/////-,.//". ' The

new integrated math and physics class

makes my life so much easier. That electrostatics unit really lit me up! :':13///.:J;-;//,tZ-,:/- Did

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Cooperation! Teammates enjoy time together as they paint sections of the field hockey float. Team SPI:'.IT could hold a group together even when the going got tough.

Believe Believe in yourself, Because I believe in you.

Believe in yourself And the world believes too.

Believe in yourself And things are easier to do Believe in yourself And have confidence to get through Believe in yourself And dreams can come true.

" I wrote this poem for our field hockey team. Despite what our record may have shown, we always- maintained our team SPIRIT and our compassion for each other."

Brandy Weller Center Back This is how you print: Mrs. Pauline Pruszko instructs Mark Etherton. An additional computer lab was set up in the North Building and with the new technology in school. students found themselves f.{.,.,,.,.4;,,:7 in diverse subject areas.

Zznz....Members of Thespians take a break from rehersal of their fall play Our Hearts Were Young and Gay .

Students had to COMMIT themselves to long hours. hard work and dedication while producing elaborate productions.

Decisions, decisions! Treasurer Brian Rutter reviews a problem with his advisor Mr. Dave Dillon at a Student Government meeting.

COMMITTED representatives worked on voicing students" concerns regarding issues such as student parking and the location of the Dance Marathon.

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SPIFJT Hey State College, Hey State College, We got the 8PIRIT ! We got the 8PIRIT! Hey State College, Hey State College, C'mon let' s hear it! C'mon let's hear it! We're not number five, not number four, number three, number two. We' re number one!

Hey! Hey! Hey! 8PIRIT:SOY: The homecoming parade this year surpassed all expectations. Not only were the floats awesome-- especially the seniors' winning entry-- but the band played louder, the cheerleaders fired us up, and the crowd lined the route several people deep !

8t ud.2:...t @8tat2: I got a parking pass (without killing anyone)!

8DfM3?,ti'.:!e: I just returned from Europe. The streets of Paris were wild after France won the World Cup. 8:P."OP: I'm back from shopping at American Eagle Outfitters.

COMP~·TRIZ: Hey, get a load of the new Mac computer lab in the North Building. We' vecomesofar with technology in recent years. Finally, internet for every school computer!

Cr o~s:::tr22t: There ' s a ton of construction going on (you'd think they were building a city!). Fifteen new classrooms -not too shabby. I'm excited, though the constant din is a trifle distracting.

P8'U::a~: Hey, did you hear who's coming to the Bryce Jordan Center? Janet Jackson!

I:1d.i •1id.ua l : I dyed my hair maroon last night. I clearly have ample school 8PI~IT! Party99: New Years was awesome ! I had the best time at First Night ! :·."or :-::a:ft2r<--:ool: Free time? You must be joking. I need a second life just to balance my job with school. ~

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Mmmm! Cooling off during the hot. dry summer of '98. Kendra Westerbaus drinks a strawberry smoothie. Summer was a time for students to stroll around downtown shopping at Mr. Charles and Shoe Fly and taking long breaks at the Creamery.

Let's Go State! During the Homecoming parade, the Marching Band proceeds along a crowd-lined South Allen Street. Summer practices allowed the band and sports teams to prepare for the coming season .

This is interesting! Strolling along Allen Street. Erin Belden and her mother gaze at artists' booths. The Arts Festival allowed students to experience the American culture through art from around the country while staying close to home.

"I made use of my summer by going on three vacations, and doing marching band every morning in August."

Nick Chelko Reciting a monologue: Sarah Bishop. a finalist for the Outstanding Young Woman Competition, a scholarship program. performs on the Allen Street stage at the Festival of the Arts.

SPI?.ITZD students took a step beyond to participate in programs and take advantge of all that was offered to them.

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Wrapping it up: After the football game. Matt McKinney reports from Memorial Field for Channel IO at the Altoona game. McKinney was one of the students who sought jobs which. although not maintream. helped pursue interests for the future.

More chocolate please: Heather and Dana Kopp scoop ice cream for hungry customers at Meyer Dairy. High school was a time when siblings often became close friends who could rely on each other in times of need ..

That should do it: Working at the downtown Hi-Way Pizza, Mike Daley prepares a pizza for a customer. Food service jobs were a popular student choice.

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"I set my priorities with school and getting good grades so I can go to Notre Dame. If my job suffers, so be it."

Nick Lescanic What About This? At Lady Foot Locker.

Amy Schwartz helps a customer decide between the Adidas sneakers and the Nike ones. While on the job students had to demonstrate SPIRIT to please customers .

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That's the one! Outside the Mode, Emily Weidenhof, Amy Chen, and Michelle Olenoski browse downtown for the perfect homecoming dress. Students expressed their school SPIRIT by attending the dance.

Jon Miles

"I try to enjoy a deeply satisfying activity I miss out on during the week: sleeping."

Grilling it up: At Central Parklet.

Mike Reyes prepares hot dogs at a tailgate before the Homecoming game. Class sponsored tailgates followed by football games were a popular way to kick off the weekend.

Small soda, please! Downtown, at Cinema 5. Christian Goodall serves snacks to Tammy Bender, Carolyn Janssen, and Elizabeth Janssen before the show. Catching a movie during the weekend was a great way for friends to get together and relieve the stress of the previous week.

This looks nice! While shopping at B.Moss in the Nittany Mall.

Meghan Herwehe inspects a shirt.

The weekends were a great opportunity to expand wardrobes and shop with friends.

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BEING AN

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by Amanda Bachmann Throughout the year, many students strove to stand out from the crowd.

For the multitudes of students, showing their individuality was a challenge.

"There are many ways I express my individuality: my locker, my binder, my clothes. It can be anything," said Heather Barton. Individuality was expressed through the decisions, words, actions, and appearances of those who wanted to be noticed.

One's external appearance distinguished him or her from the others cramming the hallways. Students expressed themselves through their choices in shirts and hairstyles. Ben Coyle said, "I wear alien t-shirts because I like science fiction." The unusual fashions were easily recognizable. "I saw a guy walking around holding a dog leash attached to a collar around his neck," said Tyson Pursley." I wear black clothing, black lipstick and white face paint. Sometimes, I get made fun of for my appearance, but this is who I am," commented Seth Bailey. Erica Brotzman also declares her indiviuality. "I proudly carry a Winnie-the-Pooh lunch box," she said.

The many classes and clubs that were part of State High defined students' decisions about what they wanted to do with their time. There were a variety of clubs and activities for the students . "I join musical groups," said Stas Sheynkop. Melissa Merdes said, "I think dancing is a great way to express who I am. I get to be creative and really relax." Maria Telegraphis said," I love theater because I can express my individuality there. It allows me to express emotions that I may not be able to show otherwise. It helps me become closer to myself." The activity choices ranged from Star Trek club to academic groups to sports teams.

Students who were trying to be their own person tended to avoid distinct groups and cliques. Conforming to a group's standards meant abandoning the free and unique spirit that all students sought to possess. Over the course of the year, the student body became a group of widely diverse and extraordinary individuals. ·~

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VACATION

by Jessie Beers-Altman Vacation time allowed students to enjoy their free time while exploring various interests. Some opted to participate in school-related expeditions, while others simply relaxed on trips with their family and friends.

Last summer, a group of students participated in a scientific expedition of the Oliver Creek basin in Wyoming. With faculty members Dr. Tom Arnold, Mr. John Donoughe, and Mrs. Audrey Perez, a group of State High students joined students from Scotland and California to investigate geology, meteorology, vegetation, and hydrology. Matt Brezina said, "The expedition was made even more interesting by sharing it with our newly-made friends from overseas." Paula Bruckner added that the real work began after the expedition, "Once we got back, the hardest part was analyzing our data and compiling it into papers for the Dallas Science Conference."

Another group of students participated in the exchange program to Germany. Mr. John Mutzeck led the group, which traveled to many famous and historic sites. The students saw Munich, Kolin, and the ruins of the Berlin wall. Susannah Burrows said, "The most rewarding part of the trip was visiting my relatives in Ulm." Around the same time as the German trip, the Symphonic Band, String Arts Ensemble, Concert Choir, Master Singers, and Jazz Band I attended a four day music festival in Toronto. 'The trip was good because we didn' t win first prize for Jazz Band, and that made us work harder for New York," BJ. Norris said. In New York, they worked with jazz greats such as

Wynton Marsalis and successfully finished in the outstanding top fifteen.

Taking two of her friends on a vacation to Italy, Anna Martemucci visited her relatives. The girls were able to tour the boot-shaped country and marvel at the many historic and cultural sites. Julie Kovalicin, who accompanied Martemucci, commented on the trip, "It was so much fun ..

The scenic views were amazing and spending time with my friends overseas was a great way to learn about another culture."

Whether it be academic expeditions, family vacations, summer camps, or even just visiting long-lost relatives in nowheres ville, vacations outside the walls of Happy Valley were exciting. ~

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by Trish Barger The air was cool and crisp, the leaves changing to vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. What else could it be but Homecoming at State High? With the theme "A Step Beyond," Homecoming took place over a two week period this year. In order to encourage school spirit, the cheerleaders led "Spirit Week" which included such days as "Athletes' Day," "Crazy Hair Day," and "Face Paint Day".

The parade kicked off the official celebration on October, 1. Each class, as well as several sports teams and various clubs and organizations had floats entered. Sprinkled amidst the winding caravan, alumni groups such as the Harley Owners Group, the Fire Department, business alumni groups, and the alumni band and majorettes marched proudly. For the past two years, Park Forest Middle School won the award for Best Float. This year, however, the Senior Class of 1999 captured the first place trophy with their theme "Outer Space."

The following evening, during the halftime of a very exciting football game against Downingtown, Scott Cannon and Elizabeth Parfitt captured a different honor: Homecoming King and Queen of 1998. The nominees for king included, Mike Conti, Matt Lintal, John McNichol, Ryan Callahan, and Josh Evans. Queen candidates included Melinda Beck, Tammy Bender, Sarah Clark, Molly Federowicz, and Christina Yocum. "It was a really great honor to be nominated by all my peers. Just the nomination itself meant a lot to me," commented Yocum. Even though the crowd was enthusiastic and the team played a well-fought game down to the wire, Downingtown won 10-6.

To wrap up the festivities, students had to wait another week for the culminating Homecoming Dance the following Saturday night. Due to a conflict with the Outstanding Young Women Competition, the dance was a week later than usual. Dance attendees partied the night away under the twinkling, white lights and streamers of a beautifully decorated North gym.

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Good Luck! Showing team SPIRIT, members of the varsity cheerleading squad decorated junior Sara Millilo's locker before their regional competition in December. Sports teams had locker buddies who provided support and encouragement for their peers.

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"School spirit is entirely up to the individual and simply thinking positively. For instance, profusely screaming random varieties of fruit."

Dancing through the halls: Before Supporting the team: The '·State the District Playoffs between State College girls'' dress up and cheer High and Altoona, students rallied for the football team. Students were together to form a Snake Dance adamant about corning up with through the halls of both buildings. creative ways to show their spirit, Although it was meant to be spirited, no matter what the weather was the results caused a large number of like. suspensions.

Showing her spirit: Junior cheerleader Elizabeth Martin wears a paw print on her cheek to demonstrate enthusiasm for Spirit Week. Cheerleaders always had a unique way to express their spirit.

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by Kelly O'Brien Buzzzz! ! The annoying sound of the electric alarm sounded once again as it pulled students out of dreamland and into the reality of yet another school day. Students faced irritating inconveniences in the morning, such as finding time to eat breakfast and squabbling with siblings over the bathroom before trying to catch the bus. Sometimes, if they had a sacred parking pass, they drove to school allowing for a few extra minutes. "My biggest hassle in the morning is trying to get my brother into the car so we aren't late for school," said senior Lauren Hirshon.

Arriving in homeroom, students listened to the WSCH morning show broadcasting announcements over the loudspeaker as they scrambled frantically to finish an Algebra assignment. Throughout the day, students had at least one class they looked forward to. "I enjoy first period when I work with little kids ... they say funny things that make you laugh," said freshman Nichole Harpster of her Understanding Young Children class. Everyone enjoyed lunch periods and study halls as a chance to take a breather during a busy day. "I love my study halls ... they 're a good chance to catch up on lost sleep," said sophomore Rebecca Falkenstern. During the remainder of the day, students sang showtunes in choir, listened to a math substitute drone on about polynomial equations, or read and re-read chapters from the McDougal, Littell textbook. As the clock ticked to 3: 16, students breathed a sigh of relief... they were free at last! Well, not quite, it was time to attend the afterschool activities.

Staying after school for one activity or another, students attended such activities as Chem Club, TSA, IMBA or Student Government. Others attended rehearsals for band, Drill Team, or the current Thespian production. Others spent the afternoon participating in sports. "I enjoy going to volleyball or swim practice because it gives me something to look forward to after the long school day," said junior Hayley Howell.

When students finally arrived home, they had to face the endless pile of homework. "I spend about four hours on homework every night... those geometry problems are killers!" said sophomore Amanda Gentzel. Finally, with all of the hard work done, students collapsed into bed before the next day began at busy, exciting State High. ~

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Bearing the cold: Waiting for her schoolbus to come. freshman Kellie Knuff sports a puffy coat to stay warm. Similar jackets. since they appealed to both girls and boys. appeared all over the school.

In his own world: Before class starts. sophomore Jon Wilson li stens to some music to get away from stress for a while. Students could be seen listening to their portable stereos with the popular form of CD players or an occasional tape player blaring anything from rap to ska music.

Sporting platforms: Looking over a yearbook spread. junior Elaine Chang wears a pair of platform shoes. A comeback from the 1o·s. these shoes were seen in all different types. from boots to sandals.

"I wear pretty much everything: Abercrombie, Adidas, American Eagle. If I like it, I'll wear it."

Elizabeth Sabol Being a part of the 40's craze: Dancing away. junior Elizabeth Swistock learns how to swing dance with her instructor. Steve Hall. at the Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop. Swing music and dance sparked the interest of many SPIRITW students. especially with the Brian Setzer Orchestra concert at the Bryce Jordan Center.

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by Rachel Oakes As home to Penn State University, State College was like many other college towns; it catered to a wide variety of students' and residents' interests. Numerous social, educational, and cultural aspects on campus made the lives of State High students unique and diverse.

There were endless advantages to living in a college town. Education played a major role. Penn State offered high school students the option of enrolling in courses. "I took French V last year and there was nothing higher so I decided to take French 352, " said junior Nicole Czakon.

A number of educational tools and resources such as Internet access, libraries, and science labs also enticed people to take advantage of campus opportunities and pursue interests that they may otherwise have delayed or never undertaken. In the endlessly entertaining, inspiring, and educational world of the arts, places like the Palmer Museum of Art and Eisenhower Auditorium brought plays and art exhibits from around the world to State College and were only a field trip away.

Social life in a college town was also unique. "The social scene on Saturdays is awesome. The people are exciting and there is such diversity," stated senior Brendan McCarthy.

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Another major facility that attracted significant local attention was the Bryce Jordan Center which offered unforgettable, professional concerts, from Amy Grant to Janet Jackson, from local conventions to special events.

Life in a college town also had disadvantages, however. "If you live in State College all your life, and then have to go to college here, too, it gets really boring because there is no change in scenery," said senior Angela Caudle. Routines got hectic with the college students, but overall, State High students agreed that life in a college town wasn' t all that bad. ~

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What should I do now? Working on AutoCAD. sophomore Dan Dougherty finishes a plot plan in his architecture class. With the advent of newer and faster computers, students who hoped to pursue the SPIRIT of technology in the fu ture had the opportunity to get hands-on experience.

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"The way our school provides extensive technology is awesome; without it, we would not have access to such helpful learning tools."

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Zoom in, zoom out: Scanning the scene, sophomore Colin Scott gets the experience of a professional television photographer from behind the camera. State High, knowing how important technology would be in the future. did its best to furnish students with up-todate advanced equipment.

Beep, beep! Wal.king around outside the South Building. sophomore Dave DeSousa watches as junior Shawn Rhoades checks his pager. Although pagers were not allowed in school. students found the new form of technology to be a great way to communicate.

What's up? Waiting. sophomore Laina Evak watches as junior Juan Maldonado talks on his cellular phone after school. Cell phones. allowed in school only when turned off, proved useful in emergencies.

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by Jill Meder Free time for pursuing hobbies and interests was a necessity for students at State High. Sure, we all had to be at school from 8:10 to 3:16, every Monday through Friday. So what did students do with the remainder of the day? Many students chose to work out or participate in school sports. Senior Amy Mayer said, "In my free time, I like to work out at the Athletic Club, hang out with my friends, work, and listen to music."

Since driving was a relatively new experience for most State High students, it was always fun to hit the road. Christian Goodall, a senior, said, "Outside of school, I like to relax and take a drive."

The more musically-inclined students enjoyed using their time to play their instruments. Freshman Emily Kopley said, "My hobbies are playing piano and viola, and I love writing." Freshman Jean LaBarca also had an interest in music as well as sports. "My hobbies include running on the track team and playing my violin." Enjoying being musical at home rather than with an organization at school, sophomore Natalie Berrena said, "I play piano and sing around the house."

Other students preferred to take advantage of the clubs and activities that the school had to offer. Sophomore Jennifer Ellenberger said, "I do

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Thespians and costume design. I also like to go to a lot of movies with my friends." More subdued students preferred to stay home and rest like sophomore Thomas Stine, who said, "Sleeping is my number one hobby. A distant second is playing on the computer especially the Play Station game, Test Drive'." Sophomore Ann Doyle said, "I like to go over to my friend's house and hang out. Sometimes I watch MTV--maybe too much according to my Mom." Whether it was pursuing interests, playing computer games, or just relaxing, hobbies provided a great deal of fun and enjoyment for students at State High. ~

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Nice Bug! Suzy Rashid gets out of her new Volkswagon Beetle after driving to school in the morning.

One could find unique cars parked in the parking lots. In addition to providing fast transportation. cars expressed individuality.

Hurry up! Students line up to board the bus home after the final bell. Riding the bus offered its own advantages because it provided students time to socialize with friends and relax during the ride.

Strolling along: Snacking on a bag of chips, Angie Foose walks home from school. Those who walked were not burdened with the hassles of bus schedules or carpools.

"My brother, Raj, drives me to school.

I can sleep in later since the bus comes so early."

Sunil Bhavsar Coming through! Biking in front of the North Building. Cliff Billett arrives at school.

SPIRITE!) students watched out for the environmment by finding alternative ways to get to school.

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V'rtALrt&J was perhaps the only way to describe this year's

student body. Just walking down the hallways showed that the classes had much more vigor, energy and vivaciousness than ever.

Cl.ass of99: What an awesome year! I thought my freshman year

was cool, but freshman year was nothing compared to sophomore year, sophomore year was nothing in comparison to junior year and junior year was NOTHING next to SENIOR year.

Jimio,·s: Ahhh ! I never thought this year would be this stressful

with SATs, learning how to drive, and all those classes plus preparation for college! AHHH! '02: The South Building was ours to rule for the year! It seemed

as though everything got tougher this year though. More tests ..although, hey! we didn't have any standardized testing this year!

Se,,,Jo,·s: Done with SAT's! r,·osh : Independence, finally!

Cl.ass of'OO: I'm taking to the road tomorrow. Sweet!

i- So;,,hov,,o,·es: Crossing the street when it's -17 degrees is not my ~ ~

idea of fun.

'02.: Our class, being the largest, definitely tops the rest

of you guys in terms of having the most V'rtALrt&J! U;,,{'Jef'cl.asswen: We'd have to challenge you on that one. racutiy: Let's settle down. Every class offers V'rtAL17:0to the

student body in its own way. One thing is for sure: this year was characterized by a diverse group of students!

Cwadua1es: It's hard to leave behind all these memories of good

old State High. To those of you who will follow in our footsteps, make the most of all the time you' ve got!

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by Scott Cannon State High provided countless opportunities to pursue goals beyond the normal rigor of classes. Programs such as Leaming Enrichment gave seniors the chance to study in unique environments. Some used free periods to take classes at Penn State.

"Penn State gives us the opportunity to interact with other students from more diverse backgrounds," said Carl Avery.

Evan Reutzel said, "I learned responsibility and a new method of parallel parking from taking classes at Penn State."

Jeff Zehngut said, "LE is the greatest thing since sliced bread." He spent many hours of his modified school day practic-

ing violin to prepare for college.

Other students took advantage of extracurricular activities to find their independence. Lauren Hirshon said, "Clubs and sports give us a chance for a higher education." She, like many, took Advanced Placement courses. Hirshon said, "I hope AP courses will help me learn a lot to prepare for college." While these classes took up hours of study, students received college credit after examinations in May. As seniors turned eighteen, thedy.Hawic opportunities and privileges prepared them for upcoming years.

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·-rm taking classes at Delta and one of them is script writing. I want to write for stage and screen.·· •Brett Pugliese

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Outta here: Jon Nabavi signs out of Learning Enrichment at the end of third period. Seniors had the opportunity to take LE during the day for out-ofschool activities.

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Here I go! To attend Penn State classes for Modified School Day. Colette Zoller drives away.

Modified School Day students and other programs received first priority for parking passes.

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Lori Bowman Victoria E Boynton Bellamarie Bregar Matthew P Brezina Lisa M Brooks Dustyn J Brown Heather M Brown Paula M Bruckner Meredith M Bruening Egan S Budd Hilary B Burbank David W Burkhard Lisa Burton Ryan P Byron Erin R Calandra Ryan M Callahan Jared L Callan Mary C Campbell Scott J Cannon Anthony C Carroll Joseph A Carter Joanna Cassella Angela K Caudle Thomas R Cawthern Joseph A Cessna Christopher B Chelko Amy Chen Igor V Chernyshev Amelia Chisholm Joyce Rose Choe Alissa B Claar Kathryn A Clark Sarah M Clark Leland J Cleary Taylin K Clemente Adam J Cocolin Kasie M Cocolin Thomas N Cocolin Kristin L Cohick Donald M Coine III Bridgette K Collins Thomas F Collins

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by Mike Conti Earning senior status at State High in most cases led to an increased amount of responsibilities in and out of school. Some seniors assumed a leadership role in a particular club or sport. Mandy Huckabee, Key Club President, said, "I have to provide every member with service opportunities such as food bank, WPSX, or adopt a highway."

After three years of pulling their own weight in a particular activity or sport, senior year was the time to make the ultimate contribution as a president, editor, director, or captain. "Working one-onone with younger staffers is ,,,er-1Jaf'di11g

when you get to see the final product," said Katie Solie, ROAR editor, of her role supervising the newspaper staff.

In the workplace, the case was no different. Seniors often had more hours, more work and more responsibility. "Now that I have a job that demands about 18 hours a week, I have to balance school, work, and social activities," said Sara Storch of her job at Brewers Caffe.

The majority of seniors had multiple obligations in their final year at school.

Whether they be on or off the campus, just about every senior was busy in 1999, making the year one to remember. :.fi;>

"Lifeguarding has taught me responsibility and time management. And it's always nice to have extra money."

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"My job prepares me for the future in that I get to work with a very diverse group of people. and deal with customers of all sorts.·· •Gordon Dunsmore

Bring it on! Pupun Das is poised to grab questions for Knowledge Masters.

The activities which seniors undertook after school brought forth a flood of responsibilities.

May I help you? At The Waffle Shop. Lisa Tutwiler serves drinks to her customers. Seniors had jobs to which they regularly devoted responsibilities and time.

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by Meghan Day Amidst college applications, district championships and planning for the prom, the Class ofl 999 had their hands full. But like every other year, seniors took a moment and enjoyed their final year of high school.

Most seniors spent quality time with those closest to them. "I love to relax and hang out with my friends," said Brett Pugliese, "I always take time out and goof off."

Notorious for partying, this year's seniors were no exception. "I love partying.

It is a great time to be with friends," said Elizabeth Parfitt.

The Class of 1999 sought shelter from the hectic year by finding private time.

"I enjoy taking bubble baths and listening to soothing music to calm myself down," said Tammy Bender.

Kate Sandmeyer-Swails found time to unwind by listening to music. "I like to listen to relaxing music, like Sarah McLachlan's Surfacing, or sometimes I enjoy taking nature walks with my dog," she said.

From parties to music to just hanging out, the :;mitMated senior class found plenty of ways to take a break from their crazy schedules . .fll>

··1 like to go to sporting events and hang out with my friends downtown."

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--1 don my smoking jacket and loafers. sit back in my wingback chair. sip Earl Grey tea. and read literature until I doze off:· •Will Grenoble

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Having fun? During lunch Wojciech Dec eats a potato while conversing with friends. Seniors often relaxed by sharing laughter and news with classmates during free periods of the day.

Ambushed! At a football game Melissa Weller gets hit by silly string. Sporting events gave seniors the chance to celebrate in the bleachers by throwing shaving cream and toilet paper.

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Jason H Jodon Amanda L Johnson Cara L Johnson Daniel L Johnstone Evan Jones Eun Ah Jun Brian T Kelly Beth Kempton Levi J Kendall Shawn M Kennedy Alistair J Kerlin Lance L Kerr Adam B Kerstetter Angela M Kessling Timothy A Kessling Sarah E Killoren Anne P Kline Joseph P Knight David K Koelle Yury L Komlev Yoaav Krautharnrner Cyelee S Kulkarni Tyler B Kulp Kelly A Kurec Lyn Lai Brandon Laird Peter R Langheinrich Jessi A Lavanish Matthew J Leah Andrew S Leakey Derek S Leonard Sean M Leonard Steven Leoniak Kimberly E Lesch Levan T Lezhava Peter A Lichter Richard Lies Jr Matthew D Lintal Joshua E Lipowsky Brian P Lowery Shannon N Luckovich Christina J Ludwig

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Adam H Mueller Khadijah J Muhammad Jean Paul Muramira Jonathan D Nabavi Thomas W Newby Michael T Niebauer Ann G Nollau William H Norris Anna E Nousek Christina M O'Connor Katherine A O'Hem Daniel Oakes Rachel A Oakes Michelle S Olenoski Sebastian Olmedo Adrienne S Ott Samuel K Owens Elizabeth E Parfitt Soojin Park Alfonso Parker Pamela M Parker Hillary L Pasch Marissa Y Peagler Brian Pennick Alicia L Perts Laura J Petrilla Thomas P Peworchik Nicholas H Phelps Adam L Phillips George L Phillips Kathleen M Pierce Uriah J Pierce Nichole R Pierzga Geoffrey A Pitman Justin G Plock Maksim G Podturkin David G Pomeroy Dianella Portillo Philip H Post Robert F Poust Nate L Pozniak David J Prout

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Now that it finally had arrived, it was hard to believe we had traded our time playing with Legos for part-time jobs and college applications.

As children our worries were few, but now they seemed endless. Sara Gunderson said, "In fourth grade my biggest worry was that ten-word spelling test; now it's the SATs, finals and AP exams."

During the transition from kindergarten to senior year, we had learned 11afuabfe lessons. Carolyn Gong said, "In high school I learned to pace myself and not

get bogged down by little things."

The importance of friends had remained the same since childhood. Part of growing up was enlarging the circle of friends but at the same time preserving elementary school ties. Margaret Herrick said, "Through thick and thin, friends have always been there to support me."

Youth was carefree days filled with visits to the park and hours in the sandbox. Junior High brought days of awkward transition. Now seniors looked foward to what the future offered. :~

'"The powder puff game because it was something that we had worked hard on. and had lots of fun r· •Kaci Barnes

What is your favorite high school memory?

--rn tenth grade lunch. we pretended the table was a boat. and ordered 'the crew· to run into the other "boats.· Our boat broke and we ran away:· •Seth Stanton

Barb:ira King

Give me an ace! Volleyball tri-captain Sarah Smith serves the ball during a game. The achievements that seniors incurred during the year brought forth lifetime memories.

Smiling faces: Troy Markle stands while Lynn Pursell adjusts his boutenniere at the 1998 junior prom. The prom gave seniors the chance to reflect upon special moments.

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Peter N Schwartz Adam L Scott Kara A Shanahan John A Sherer Katherine E Sheridan Sandi L Shetler Patrick J Shillenn Megan E Shirk Charlotte C Shirley Jessica Shore Aaron S Shotland Jamie L Shuey Timothy M Shutes Tatyana D Slashchev Marisa A Slater -Christopher J Smeal Kristin J Smith Ryan V Smith Sarah L Smith Kathryn L Solie Jason P Spangler Brian L Spanier Jennifer L Spearly Seth B Stanton Lydia J Stephenson Kristyn M Stewart Leanne R Stine Melissa A Stine John Stitzer Ralph R Stoehr Katherine S Stoltz Jessica L Stone Sara F Storch Andrew B Strouse Glenn A Strouse Jennifer Strouse Eric J Struble Aaron G Suen Andrew J Swartz Hillary C Taliaferro Denise N Texidor Erik O Thompson

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by Sara Storch Dreams and heroes: they are what kept students going, striving for tomorrow.

Seniors spent their high school days planning for all the classes and tests, hoping the work would pay off in dividends.

State High prepared seniors for the road ahead. In the years to come at reunions, students would all see where their peers wound up. With the large pool of academically, athletically and artistically 1afefffed students, the Class of 1999 aimed high.

Meghan Fritz said, "I want to be an elementary art teacher to show children how to use their creativity and imagination to their fullest potential." Since her senior

year she had volunteered to teach children at Corl Street and Easterly Parkway elementary schools.

Said Aaron Suen, "I would like to do well in computer science at Penn State, and someday overthrow Bill Gates."

"My dad, mom and my swim coach are my heros. Everyday people who have done something with their lives," said Ann Nollau.

Whatever the dream, with hard work and a bit of luck, the Class of 1999 should all be able to fulfill their dreams and emulate their heroes. :r!ii>

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On the air! Reading a script. Mike Conti broadcasts on State High· s student radio WSCH. ·-rm proud to say that rm one of a few people that launched the morning show:· said Conti.

Tell me what happens....

David Scherba pours over the book Light in August in English class. In preparation for college academics.

Scherba has challenged himself with computer engineering courses.

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William E Yeager Thomas C Yebemetsky Brian D Yingling Christina J Yocum Douglas P Yocum Donald A Young Kavalya A Young Lindsay M Young Clint J Youngfleish Christie H Zangrilli Jeffrey A Zehngut Christopher J Zembower Yuliya V Zhdanova Amy C Ziegler Colette M Zoller Alisha A Ellis

Stringin' along: Jim Beierlein and Zach Maser jam with their guitars ...My dad had an acoustic guitar and one day I just picked it up and started playing:· said Maser. who considered majoring in music in college. Maser likened recording his music to painting a picture: ..Ifs a lot of work but when you· re done. you can sit back and admire it.·· Pinned down: Mike Saunders takes an opponent down in wrestling. Saunders said of his ten years· experience...The more you practice the better you can be.

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by Sara Moorman Sticking with it: Center Back Brandy Weller takes control of the ball at a field hockey game on the Penn State turf.

Preseason practices gave way to solid performances throughout the season. The field hockey team ended with a 10-11-1 record ...Fie ld hockey gave us an opportunity to grow and improve as players:· said Weller.

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Seniors spent hours thinking about their pasts and futures, preparing to leave State High for the world. Some were glad, but a little scared, to leave. Before they became alumni, many wished to share their experiences and offer advice to underclassmen.

"First of all, under no circumstances should you dash every marking period to the counseling office to check your GPA," said Margaret Herrick.

Seniors learned that, although arguably a microcosm, high school was not real life. It was important to keep a proper perspective. "Make yourself har,;,y by

meeting new friends," said Anna Nousek. Seniors learned the benefits of meeting people of all ages, colors, shapes, creeds and orientations.

"Get a job or volunteer," said Mandie Huckabee.

"Don't get caught up in popularity because your true friends will stay with you," said Jon Elliott.

From attending SADD meetings to participating in the Renaissance Faire, seniors remained prominent role models to underclassmen, and wished future classes the best of luck . .

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"Get involved with a sport or activity early on. and stick with it.''

•Erik Thompson

I need the quiet: Studying outside in the calm atmosphere. Erin Albrecht works on classwork. Seniors often found ways to escape the noise of the cafeteria and classrooms. With the influx of academic and extracurricular responsibilities, it was imperative to find the time and place to perform duties.

Courtc~y of Jcs:,;ica Connor

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Josh Evans. Me linda Beck. Ryan Callahan. Christina Elizabeth Parfitt. John McNichol. Molly Federowicz.

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Let me help: Jessica

school Qijia Ouyang and junior Jacob Mikanowslci work on a Chemistry Club presentation. Getting involved in extracurricular activities was a popular advice to underclassmen.

Connor aids sophomore sister Jamie with homework. With four years of experience in high school, seniors advised underclassmen about the importance of academics.

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adies and Gentlemen start your engines!

from a bad action movie, he remembered the time

For most students one exciting aspect of

when a new driver almost knocked the tower over.

high school was learning how to drive.

For the most part, the students were good drivers

Driver Education, which was started in State Col-

and according to Fisher, "Nine out of ten pass the

lege, helped students receive a teenager's most

exam on the initial try." Jason Warner' s advice for

cherished document- -a license. This was a student's

those testing for the first time was, "Be serious, but

ticket to freedom, but it came with responsibility.

try to forget you are taking a test..,

The goal of a driving instructor was to teach the

Although Driver Ed was serious business, stu-

student to be a good, law-abiding driver. This did

dents still had fun. Riding for the first time with

not always come easy according to Mr. Brad Fisher.

someone who was learning to use the clutch was as

"I recall the time when a student ran into me and

fun as riding one of the quarter rides in front of the

then onto an eight foot snow bank." Fisher also said

grocery store. It was important to remember that

that it was not always safe in the tower. Like a scene

when on the road, the fun and games had to stop.

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Goodbye Cinderella! Cruising home after a long day at school.

Drew Cavanagh concentrates on the road. In order to get a senior license one year early. sixteen year olds were extra careful behind the wheel, avoiding speeding tickets and driving violations. and of course, being home before the clock struck twelve.

I Got One! Dan Nelson prepares to leave the South Building parking lot after school. With the reduction of available parking permits this year, juniors were rarely awarded this precious piece of plastic.

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Charlotte Brewer Nathanael Briggs Paul Brigman Nicholas Brown Sarah Brown Catherine Brubaker Corey Burke

Emily Burkholder Patrick Burns Matthew Burwel l Lindsey Byers Megan Cady John Caldwell Julie Campbell

Nicholas Campbell Matthew Campolongo Tere nce Cane Natalie Cannon Arin Capcllari Abby Caporuseio Jeremy Carles

Rebecca Carlson Dustin Carson Drew Cavanagh Gregory Ccsarano Elaine Chang Jonathan Channel l Ryan Charrierc

Scott Chase Daniel Christman Lauren Chyle Andrea Cistaro Bryan Clark Erik Clayton Justin Clouser

Lindsay Clouser Michael Coble Rebecca Cole Tamara Collins Samantha Contis Jeffrey Cooke Miranda Corl

Nicole Cox Jeremy Cramer Michae l Crassweller Taten Crawford Allison Cmic Paul Crum Kristina Cruz

Nicole Czakon Bronwyn Dahl Lee Danz Kevin Dare Ariana Davenport Brandy Davis Edward Davis

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by Nicole Hood hanges, changes, and more changes! Our

was limited in both buildings. Getting a permit was

Junior year was filled with them, and the

equally as hard, especially since the number of passes

school itself was no exception. It ex-

was reduced. "I thought it was unfair of the school to

panded and shifted around us, adopting new poli-

decrease the number of parking passes this year com-

cies, and even morphing its shape.

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The most obvious change had to be that the North Building added new rooms. Construction started

was in no activities, and he still got one," explained Liz Prosek.

during the summer months and continued through-

Another change was that there were new parking

out most of the school year. '"I didn't like all of the

monitors, who made it almost impossible for students

construction because the loud noises distracted from

to "get away." The positions of the principals were

classes and the workers obstructed our view." com-

readjusted, and "eating permits," were started, where

mented Pamela Martukanitz. The expansion of the

a student had to get permission to eat lunch in class.

North parking lot was a welcome change, since

Overall, our school got a make-over, and with it came

many juniors drove to school this year and parking

changes, changes and more changes.

More Classrooms! With the addition of over ten new rooms, the North Building construction was just one of the changes the school faced this year. Others included no food in the halls. and more closely patrolled parking lots and study halls.

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Tap! Bong! Clang! Along with the construction came the noise which interrupted class lectures and tests. Machines and construction personnel obstructed window views. which often distracted students from the teachers· lessons.

All of the distractions will pay off when teachers and students move into the new rooms at the beginning of next year.

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by Jessie Beers-Altman uickness and athletic superiority proved

Marcotrigiano, commenting on the fans. Garrett Mor-

to be the deciding factor in the powder

gan was the exception. "I came to watch the gorgeous

puff football game played against the

junior women play," he commented with a grin.

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senior girls. Organized by the junior and senior

Predictions weighed heavily towards the seniors.

senates, the teams had to find their own times to

Mike Niebauer predicted a 21-0 shutout by his female

practice and meet. Led by male coaches from the

classmates and senior Meghan Herwehe asked prior to

football team, the girls had to quickly learn different

the game, "Aren't the juniors scared?" With power-

plays and positions. Despite the fact that the seniors

houses like Julie Hayes and Danielle Hoffman on

had almost twice as many athletes, the juniors

defense, the seniors saw hopes of more offensive

conquered them 6-0 off a run by Teresa Johnson.

action slip away . Miranda Corl commented, "I was

"The senior girls intimidated me before the game

surprised with how physical the game was. The block-

by talking tough and once we got to the field, the

ing became really physical." However, in the end, the

fans were all cheering for the seniors, so I didn't

juniors proved to be victorious, letting down what

think we had much of a chance," said Lea

were once hopeful seniors. :rf§i>

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I'm pumped! Lea Marcotriagiano gets pumped up for the next play.

The Powder Puff football game gave girls an opportunity to play the sport in a very competitive atmosphere. Juniors worked hard for the victory by holding numerous practices before the big event.

The classes face off: The junior and senior classes face off during the big game at Memorial Field.

Although the older team had a ..home-field'" advantage due to the crowd's partiality. the class of 2000 beat the odds and won the game 6-0 with Teresa Johnson· s touchdown.

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Michael Kranch Jennifer Kroft Fallon Kubecka Joel Kuhns Amanda Kunkel Brendon Kur Michael LaCorte

Heather Lan" Kenneth Lay~on Elizabeth Leath Matthew Lehr Kristen Le idy Richard Leipold Mphoentle Lekoko

John Lentz Melissa Leonard Sara Leonard Alan Lcschinsky Carrie Lisle Jesse Little Kristan Little

Joshua Logan Andrew Lowery Dante Lucchesi Daniel L udwig Amanda Lux Ksenia Lvova Richard Lytle

Amanda Maclay Crystal Macshiro Devon Malachosky Juan Maldonado Deirdre Mandryk Leanne Marcotrigiano Mariko Marshall

Anna Martemucci Christopher Martin Elizabeth Martin Carlos Martini Pamela Martukanitz Roman Maslov Runa Matsumoto

Stephen May Ronald Mayes Abby McCabe Ross McClellan Zachary McDonald Brandon McDonou"h Karen McGrath '"

Kathleen McGre"or Philip Mcl ntyrc'" Matthew McKinney Joshua Messing Shannon Meyer Tonia Meyer Bruno Mikanowski

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ll juniors had to complete a community

time for half the required hours, was an alternative to

service project for health class in either

doing community service out of school. No matter

the fall or spring semester. This activity

where students volunteered, quite a few acquired

gave students a chance to lend a helping hand to

satisfaction from just being a volunteer.

those who needed it.Various places where students

Mr. Len Rockey, one of the health teachers in the

volunteered included the Centre Community Hos-

North Building, gave this assignment to all his classes.

pital, food banks. nursing homes, and Easter Seals.

He kept tabs on the number of students who had

Mike Crassweller was one of many students who

continued with their work after the twenty hours. ·'I

completed the requirement of at least twenty hours

would say about one third of them continue. One of the

of work. ·'I took the easy way out and did some work

things we try to emphasize is that when you help

for the school. I created web pages. This is going to

others, you help yourself," Rockey said.

continue into my senior year as my senior project.

Not only did students walk away with having taken

I'm about one-eighth of the way through,'' he said.

health, but they also had the experience of volunteer-

Helping teachers and staff with tasks during school

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Leslie Smutz. and Suzy Rashid highlight students names for the blood drive on November 12 in the lobby outside the gym in the North Building. Juniors were required to volunteer at least 20 hours of their time to pass Health.

Once they started volunteering. students did diverse projects that ranged from delivering fl owers in the Hospita1. to wrapping packages for the Salvation Army. to stocking food at the Food Bank.

Some students were even permitted to leave school to volunteer during the day at churches organizations. elementary schools. and special functions. such as the Blood Drive.

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s the year rwogvessed and students turned

them." "If I'm interested in the college, I'll read it,

their attention toward college, colleges

but if I'm not, I'll just skim through and try to give it

seemed to have turned their attention

a chance," Elizabeth Swistock said.

toward them. This attention came in the form of

Other students felt that receiving the college mail-

brochures or pamphlets about the colleges. These

ings weren't a bad thing. In fact, the mailings moti-

mailings often arrived as a result of students taking

vated them, as Sara Milillo pointed out, "I don't

the PSAT's or SAT' s. Depending on the interests

think that getting college mailings is annoying. They

indicated on a questionnaire, information from col-

remind me of how close college is, and that makes me work harder.,.

leges arrived in quantities varying from one or two flyers a week up to a truckload a day.

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Whatever ways of handling the mailings, Lindsay

Although receiving that much mail was often

Clouser summed it up by saying, "Junk mail from

complimentary, sorting required a strategy. Joe

colleges can become overwhelming at times. How-

Scipione stated, "I'll only look at the colleges that

ever it does uncover the wealth of opportunities open

I know something about, otherwise, I j ust toss

to you."

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Which one looks nice? Dante Lucchesi examines several informative pamphlets on different colleges that he received in the mail. Sorting through all of the information from colleges and universities was a difficult task that juniors had to face. While it was easy just to throw the junk away. it was also fun to look through it and see if maybe the college could be a possiblity to attend.

This Olle is my favorite! AJex Hay lets her friend Missy Leonard glance through her college junk mail at lunch. Browsing through college catalogs allowed juniors to ponder the plethora of choices soon to surround them.

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Bradley W:isilition T yk:r W:isi lition Christine Weaver Suz:inne Weeden Kelly Weimer Gretchen Wendel D:iniel Wentz

Thom:i.s West Kcndr:i Westerhaus Gregory Wheeler Robert Wheland L:iuren Whittaker Justin Williams Joshua Wilson

Courtcney Wincek Joseph W indell David Witmer Melissa Witt Christopher Wolfe Lenee Wolfe Erin Woodhead

Don:ild Woods Tyler Wooten Leslie Yackeren Kathryn Yahncr Thomas Yahner Brian Yawkey Winter Yearick

Stephanie Yebcrnetsky Elizabeth Yost Kaan Zaimoglu Matthew Zarit Mel issa Zerbe Kathryn Zi mmerman Lukasz Ziolkowski

Christopher Zupanick-Fong

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Just a little to the right: Mark Puffer watches and waits to see if his putt will drop. Playing varsity golf took a signifigant amount of time and energy since playing a round of golf took about four hours. Golfers spent time on the driving range and on the course to prepare for competitions.

We're almost ready! Amy Silvis and Hayley Howell wait to resume play. Varsity volleyball games took a high level of endurance. so short breaks between serves were much appreciated.

Smash! Swinging her forehand.

Barbie Haldeman warms up her strokes before a match. Preparing for a game took long hours of practice after-school. However the awards of being on a winning team. and doing one· s very best made all the practices worthwh ile.

Run, Drew, run!

Pounding the ball down the field. Drew Cavanagh. (number 11 ) chases after his kick. with his teammates close at his heals. In their game against Bellefonte. State College dominated the playing field with a 4-1 victory.

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by Elizabeth Martin ith the title of upperclassmen came

victorious game, or just hanging out in a friend's

added responsibilities and stress.

basement, friendships grew to new levels. "Every year

Classes became harder, sports and ac-

friendships change, but now we' re old enough to main-

tivities consumed more precious time, and jobs

tain a more mature level of friendship and a deeper

constantly took up Saturdays. Even with these tightly

understanding of each other," said Shahida Sharir.

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When looking back on your high school experience

ule in one very special group of people, their friends.

what you will probably remember the most is that huge

For most of the junior class, the addition of Henry

party you threw, that game where you gave it your all,

Ford's beloved automobile was the gateway to our

and that place where you and your friends went to

freedom. Karen Albert commented,"Being able to

celebrate anything and everything. When these places

drive increased my freedom and allowed my friends

and events come to mind certain faces will reappear in

and me to get together after football games."

your thoughts. These friends are some of the most

Whether it was shopping downtown, watching the new hit movie, ransacking Eat'N Park after a

important people in your life, the people that you'll never forget.

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Let me see! Handing her poster over to Aleks Petrykowski, Lesha Stackhouse waits patiently for her bus as Erin Belden looks on. After school. it was not uncommon for friends to meet before going home. often gossiping about the days happenings.

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Oh!andtodayl . . . Having a conversation at a football game. Julie Tanner listens jokingly as John Channell goes into detail about his day. Enjoying different events with friends, like sports games. concerts. and even movies. brought about memories that will stay with us for a lifeti me.

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Start your pencils! In their English class, Jeff Hermann and Martin Johnson concentrate on writing responses in a packet as part of an in-class assignment. Of the typical courses that juniors take- Math, English, American History, Physical Education, Health, and Sciencejuniors voted English as their favorite class.

Ha ha ha! Laughing in one of the North Building hallways, Ashley Adams, Julia Shirer, and Kathryn Yahner take it easy. Compared to the South Building, which was patrolled by hall monitors, the North Building atmosphere was laid back. Students became more mature and lived up to the expectations put on them.

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by Kavya Kasturi As the sophomores walked through the double doors on September 8th, the frrst thought that came

class trip! I hope it won' t be overcast and dreary this

to their minds was, "Thank goodness I'm not a

time!" she commented. A class trip came with the

freshman anymore!" As the day progressed they

fact that sophomores were older now. "As sopho-

found that many other sophomores shared their

mores, we are looked up to and get more re~f,ect

~eHtilffeHt~. Being sophomores gave the class of

from upperclassmen and teachers," said Sarah Nixon.

2001 new privileges and opportunities that they

Sophomores knew what was going on this year.

didn't have as freshmen. Plus, now they were no

When they were freshmen, they learned about the

longer the subjects of all those idiotic freshmen

high school. After being trained and prepped with

jokes.

this information in 9th grade, they were ready to

What Annalena Ewing liked about being one of

become part of the high school their sophomore year.

"the seniors of the South Building" was having a

"Upperclassmen accept us as part of the high school

class trip at the end of the year. "I remember going

this year. Being a freshman was sort of like a transi-

to Hershey Park in 8th grade and having a lot of fun

tion stage; now we're actually treated like part of the

with my friends. Finally we get to go on another

high school." said Amanda Hellyer. :f/ii>

What did you get? Exchanging ideas. Julia Liu and Susannah Burrows compare notes during chemistry class. Chemistry I was a course that had not been an option for freshmen. Although most students took Biology I their sophomore year. some opted for a more difficult course load.

Heads up high: Joe Crowe. James Ferlez, and Bill Serencsits stand proudly on the boys cross country float at the Homecoming Parade.

Ferlez said. "One of the advantages I found being a sophomore was that I knew right away what activities were open to me. and which ones I wanted to participate in."

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by Shannon McCombie Expectations created higher stress levels for students. Ideas of goal setting surfaced as classes

Students also faced expectations from sports, mu-

expected students to aim higher in order to grow,

sical groups, and extracurricular clubs and activities.

change, and learn

For students to stay after school until six o'clock or

throughout the year. Eljay

Aguillo said, "From research papers to Biology I labs, this year I have been overwhelmed with the expectations from my teachers."

later was not rare.

Friends and families were another source of expectations and stress. Vince Lin commented, "With the

Teachers assigned projects and papers more fre-

expectations that my family places on me, such as

quently with harder guidelines, and shorter dead-

chores and responsibilities, as well as the ~ocist

lines. "This year I've had to face more demanding

pressures from my friends, this year has been signifi-

expectations, such as the Power Point Presentation

cantly tougher."

for Advanced World Cultures IL We were ex-

The ultimate source of stress for sophomores usu-

pected to teach ourselves about a time in European

ally came from expectations students placed on them-

history, as well as the technology of the computer

selves. Amy Cannon said, "The goals I set for myself

program."

are the most essential for me to achieve."

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Quickly finishing up: Jess Homer records her daily diet for a Biology I class. More intense projects and assignments contributed to tougher expectations. as higher thinking levels and more time for working were necessary.

Jessie French

Restraining emotion: With Christy Elliott as Cleopatra and Adam Steele as Caesar. Steven Chin and Karan Gill participate in reading through Bernard Shaw' s ..Caesar and Cleopatra." '¡In Advanced English, we were expected to compare and contrast the character of Caesar as seen through the eyes of two playwrights. Shaw and Shakespeare," said Elliott.

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Justin Boonie Joshua Boose Stcphance Borger Jessica Bortner Evan Bresler Jessica Bright Eric Britten

Brent Brooks Brian Brooks Renee Brooks Stacy Brooks Paula Brown Peggy Brown Todd Brown

Ryan Bruce Peter Brune Albert Budianto Susannah Burrows Matthew Buterbaugh Amanda Byers William Campbell

Michael Cane Andrew Canich Judith Canner Amy C:innon Richard Capers Benjam in Caplan Emi ly Carson

-, Andrew Cawthern Mindy Chadwick Charu Chander Matthew Chelko knnifer C he ung Steven C hi n Laura Chisholm

Emi ly Chiswick-Pattcrson Be rn ice C hung: Timothy Clark Brenna C leary Cale C le mente Laith Clemente All ison C linger

Cirly C louse Robert Cocolin Kimberly Cohick Kathryn Comerford Joshua Cone Kel ly Cone Jamie Connor

Matthew Conti Jessica Cook Kristi Couch Erica Cox Susan Crandall Colleen Creuz Timothy C ross

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Kara Fotlygen Misty Fogg Jennifer Fogleman Rebekah Foust Virg inia Francis Nicholas Franc isco Heather Franklin

Jessica French Rachael Fry Rebecca Funk Markus Furer Michael Gabrielle Lauren Gal l Elisa Ga lloway .:.~

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Jessica Gamble Christopher Ganter T ara Gardner Matthew Garrison Amber Gates Matthew Gawryla Sara Geleskie

Amanda Gentzcl Amanda Gerfin Karandeep Gill Amber Gilligan Kenneth Gi lliland Abraham Gingerich Dana Gioia

Janette Glantz Jol i Glantz Michael G lenn Yirginja Glon Kathryn Goins Steven Goldberg Trevor Gorman

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David Graefe Heather Graham Paul Gramley Alison Gray Coltn Green Katie Greenleaf Rebecca Griffith

A Gillian Grigor Erin Grim Anne Grunenwald Katrina Guerrero Jeremy Guillard Greta Guisewite Laura Gural nick

Aaron Guzik Chasidy Hacker Ashley Hagg Aarash Haghighat Ashley Hale Nikki Hamj!ton Hollie Hann

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by Charu Chander Baking Basics, Journalism I, Basic Crafts, and Computer Graphics were a fraction of the wide

Foreign languages were another popular elective.

variety of electives students selected. Sopho-

"Taking another language helps me to better under-

mores used their previous freshman year to fulfill

stand the working of our language," said Alexandra

the necessary prerequisites, opening a broad span

Dauler. While some sophomores liked the option of

of new choices.

continuing with a foreign language. others found

Some students tried classes which they consid-

these electives too much work.

ered for possible career choices. "I'm not sure

Students also used electives as a time of self ex-

exactly what career I want to go into, but taking

r,ressio11 and individuality. "I really enjoy my draw-

science electives such as Astronomy will help me

ing class because it provides me with time to express

narrow down the choices," said Seth Warburton.

myself," said Amy Cannon.

Many interests thrived through creative, less-

The majority of sophomores appreciated the change

demanding courses. Allison Clinger said, "I enjoy

of the regular routine through their day through the

my basic crafts class because it is a nice break from

elective courses in which they enrolled. -~

the work and stress of the rest of my day."

Carolyn Gong

Almost perfect: Using a large compass, Alex Evans works on her surrealism project with help from Mrs. Ragovson. The basic drawing class was a prerequisite to a wide variey of courses including painting. drawing seminar. silkscreening. sketching. art and technology. and sculpture.

Working with clay: Jamie Naborsky throws a pot on the wheel during an arts class. as she talks with Virginia Glon . ..I really like Basic Crafts because it gives me different options in different art mediums and it helps me to better my artistic abilities... said Naborsky.

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by Rebecca Griffith New experiences occurred during the sophomore year, including driving. Driving brought new

and behind the wheel experience to aid students with

freetloHt~ and responsibilities into teenagers ' lives.

driving skills.

"Driving is a big responsibility. People don' t real-

In class Drivers' Ed was a required course for all

ize the true implications of a mistake behind the

students for graduation. Finding the space availabil-

wheel," said Maureen Ferguson.

ity for Drivers' Ed was difficult because of the

Some sophomores were excited about the new

unusually large size of the class of 2001 . In-car was

freedoms that came with driving. "I will be glad to

optional but many parents required their children to

have the option of driving," Stephanie Prichard

take it, as it reduced the cost of insurance. State High

explained, "so that my parents don' t have to drive

also offered the choice of taking the driving exam for

me places." Others found being behind the wheel

a license through the school.

a frightening thought. "I like the idea of taking

It was every sixteen year old' s wish to get a car for

myself from one place to another; it's the actual

his or her birthday but only a few did in restit11. As

driving part that scares me," said Charo Chander.

sophomores completed their license tests, they be-

State High offered both classroom Drivers' Ed

came closer to being independent individuals. ~~

Safety rules: Mr. Kimmel teaches a class of Drivers· Ed theory. The course covered basic rules. safety instructions. attributes of a good driver, and the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code. Students participated in activities such as presentations, discussions. lectures. and readings.

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All clear? Backing up, Allison Clinger practices a three-point tum in the in-car training offered by the schoool. ··r felt that in-car was very worthwhile because it allowed me to practice specific maneuvers in a safer environment than on actual roads.·· said Clinger.

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Genevieve Knabe!

Daniel Koah Jason Kocet Andrew Kocher Geary Kochersperger Lyudmila Kolesnik Jayanth Komarneni

Dana Kopp Heather Korman Karli Kotulka Sheri Kowach Joseph Krezo John Krimmel Emidio Krupa

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Chase Kuech Tucker Kulp Jennifer Kunkle Jessica Kunkle Erin Kurcc Sam uel Kurland Matthew Labrecque

Michelle Lacoille Emily Lai Adam Laird Stacy Lamberson Kathleen Lambert Kathryn Lauck Sara Lauck

Rosanne Leah Jennifer Leclair Samantha Leeper Jennifer Leitzel Gregory Leitzinger Joshua Leone Isaac Lepro

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Jonathan Levin Max Liberman Jordan Lichty Jason Lieb Jonathan Lietzke

Steven Lin Vincent Lin Carri Lindberg David Lindsey Erik Lindstrom Bethany Ling Jul ia Liu

Curtis Loesch Me linda Long Jonathan Lower Edward Lozier Richard Lucci David Luloff Eric Macedonia

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Norbert Ndamira Victoria Neff Lindsay Ncff-Zonge Julie Neild Wesley Newkirk Matthew Nicholas Sarah Nixon

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Olivier Nizeyimana Emily Nolan Catherine Nollau Jamie Noonan Olga Novikova Shane O' Neill Ky le Obrock

Katharine Ochs Amy Ogata Brittany Ohs Lindsey Ondo Rachel Onkotz Christopher Ostroski Sarah Owens

Jamie Palmer Kristin Palmgren Aniruddh Pand it Kristen Pandolph Chery l Parsons David Pasqu inelli Katherine Payne

Kyle Peck Laura Pedatella Mel issa Peragine Robert Peters Nada Petrovic Kevin Phill ips Stephen P hillips

Mark Pillar D mitriy Pinchuk Irina Pinchuk Gregory Polis Angela Poorman Julia Porter Sarah Porter

T iffany Porterfield Amanda Potter Emily P otter Keith Powell Amrita Pradhan Stephanie Prichard David Pritchard

Kristen Proctor Jason Pruszko Cara Pugliese Matthew Pulsney Lindsey Quaranta Christopher Rajotte Eugene Randolph

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by Jayanth Komarneni New choices of classes, such as Chemistry, C.A.A.T., Fashion and Technology, and Vo-ag

Teachers in the North building usually had little

were open to sophomores. As freshmen, students

1stie.11ce. or sympathy when students from across

had to stick with the basic course routine, but now

the street arrived late. "It's unfortunate that teachers

they could branch off into their own inte.re.sts

don't seem to realize that the timing of the bells in the

and take classes in both buildings. As a result,

two buildings is different," said Andy Schultz.

students traveled between the North and South buildings.

Students were aware of the well known fact that the bells in the North building were a few minutes ahead

"It' s not that big of an inconvenience as long as

of the ones in the South Building. This was evident

the weather' s nice," said Seth Warburton. Snow,

when students reached South classrooms with min-

ice, and rain, could make the trek unpleasant.

utes to spare, but in reverse scenario, were often tardy

Another complaint students had with crossing

at the North. "I don't think the answer is to make the

was the lack of time. "You end up carrying a lot of

time between classes longer. If the bell schedules

stuff because you don' t have time to drop it off at

were aligned, five minutes would be plenty of time to

your locker," said James Ferlez.

go between classes," said Emily Spurrier.

Following along: During Symphonic Band practice. Eric Henry turns a page of his music. trying to keep his place. ··1 cross the street at least twice a day. My teachers usually don't mind if I'm late. but the weather can be really annoying.

I think they should build a bridge going across the street with a dome on it to insure safety."

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A little bit chilly: Focused straight ahead. Mike Gabriel bears the cold as he marches across the street.

Melissa Merdes follows close behind. while socializing with friends. Classes offered solely in the North Building. including music courses. certain cooking and computer courses. as well as certain math and science courses. required students to cross the street frequently.

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May Shung Colleen Simeral Kelly Simpson Kevin Sims Jason Singh Laura Sinn Christopher Smith

Dion Smith Harold Smith Lou isa Smith Lucas Sm ith Matthew Smith Michael Smith Michelle Smith

Stephanie Smith Zachery Smith Sylvia Smolarczyk Valerie Snyder Dana Spinelli Emi ly Spurrier Michael Stauffer

Adam Steele Alexa Stefanou Andrea Stein Eric Steinbach Amanda Stephens Michele Stephens Christopher Sti fflcr

Thomas Stine Megan Stout Christopher Stover Lisa Stover Patrick Stuart Cristen Stump Eugene Stunson

Yuen-Kwan Suen Stanislav Sukovatitsyn Stephanie Sunncr Stephen Swart Melissa Swavely C hristopher Szczes ny John Tay lor

Maria Telcgraphis Phi lip Terhorst Erin Thomas Adam Thompson Leland Tien Angela Todaro Justin Todd

Tana T omashcfski Natalie Torsell Michael Travis Steven Tressler Trevor Trethewey Jason Troup James Tufts

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by Allison Clinger Schoolwork and sports, as well as clubs and community responsibilities, made leisure time for

time to practice their favorite sports. "I like to play

the sophomore class considerably limited. Studnets

golf or basketball in my free time," Dan Dougherty

spent any extra time catching up with friends,

said.

doing extra homework and most of all, sleeping in!

After an exhausting week, students eagerly awaited the weekend.

Students also spent extra time in the community, volunteering and helping out their families.

Weekends proved to be a cruciattime for reliev-

"Over the weekends I catch up on sleep and try

ing tension, and offered a time to step back from the

to do something with my friends," Amy Pradhan

pressures of school. "In the little free time we have,

said. Busy schedules made getting together with

it is sometimes nice to just sit and do nothing. It' s

friends during the school week difficult.

essential to take a break from our incredibly hectic

Other sophomores mirrored Pradhan' s idea of

lives as high school students," said Melissa Merdes.

relaxation. Cathy Doyle commented, "I usually

Sophomores chose to use this critical leisure time in

hang out with friends, sleep, and go shopping over

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C.,rolyn Gong

Zoned out: After a long. exhausting week. Amanda Potter catches up on sleep. ··1 look forward to weekends when I can relax and catch up on lost sleep from throughout the week .., As students moved to higher classes. they often found that the number of sleeping hours decreased.

More coffee? Cecilia Ivie and Amanda Evans enjoy spending free time together at Cafe Gourmet Limited downtown. Sophomores also went to restaurants. shops. and sporting events with friends during leisure time. Some of the favori tes eateries and shopping sites included Hi-Way Pizza. Waffle Shop. GAP. American Eagle and Structure. and Express.

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Mind against machine: William Campbell plays calculator games in study hall. Provided by the school for math courses such as Algebra L Algebra II. Precalculus. and Calculus. calculators gave the admistration a headache when they were used for entertainment purposes.

I get it now: Typical days for most students held time for working on academics. Dave Pritchard and Danielle Yocum help each other with Drivers Education materi al. Students learned to depend on and work with peers on assignments as classes required group work and projects.

Catching up on rest: With a peaceful expression. Sylvia Smolarczyk daydreams after school. As students found themselves losing sleep with tougher scedules. some time on a typical day was reserved for relaxation.

With great accuracy: Holding a cue stick.

Andrea Stein lines up a shot while playing pool.

Free time during a typical day usually included some kind of relaxation or entertainment. .. On a typical day. after I finish all my school work. I reward myself by doing somethfog I enjoy:·

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Apples on a stick: In cooking class. Anda Mullen wraps her caramel apple in colorful plastic wrap. Home Economic courses often provided opportunities for creative and unique projects.

Jump Jive and Wail! Leaning back into a dip. Meredith Evans swing dances with Aaron Guzik. The swing dance class was a special option that catered to unique interests.

Turn up the volume: Listening to her discman. Katie Goins draws for an elective course. While some teachers didn"t permit headphones in any circumstance, others allowed students to have them in class.

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by Katie Derickson

T

he whole experience of high school was

,~hel#ti11g, it also gave the feeling that there were good

perplexing enough, but the idea of rough

friends just waiting among these strangers. As Kim

ing it with complete strangers whom you

Kutz put it, "I like to walk down the halls and see faces

had never met before you entered this mixing pot

that I don't recognize.. .it makes me feel like there are

called high school, seemed crazy. Gone were the

new things to learn and new people to meet."

middle school trademarks: the moving walls and

The ordeal of opening up to strangers was hard, but

dark classrooms of Park Forest; the maroon and

it got to be familiar to freshmen. Emily Kopley echoed

white walls and the view of the mountain at Mt.

this view when she said, "At first I thought everyone

Nittany. Gone were the classes filled with familiar

would stay in their own group, but I guess that people

faces and childhood friends.

are a lot more open-minded and willing to get to know

Most people's first thoughts of the high school

others.'"

were that they did not know anyone, and they would

As the year progressed the crowds were no longer

never get to meet all of their new classmates.

mysteries waiting to be solved. Rather, they became

Although seeing all of the new faces was o~e,,,-

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Gimme Two! Robert Bonsall.

Back to the Familiar: Freshmen

Danny Victor. and Justin Walters enjoy a game of cards after finishing lunch.During the longer lunch periods at the high school. freshmen had a chance to meet up with old and new friends.

leave the busy environment of the South Building to ride buses home.

Riding with neighborhood frie nds made a welcome escape from the daunting atmosphere of school.

Laughing at lunch: While sharing a humorous moment in the cafeteria. Aileen Cleary and Lesli Garland chuckle over a friend' s remark. Although crowded. the cafeteria was a great place to check up on the latest happenings among friends.

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Emily Brooks Keenan Brooks Christopher Brotzman Adam Brown Daniel Brown Julie Brown Russell Brown

John Bruce Wolfgang Bruckner Kevin Buckley Courtney Budd Andrea Burbank Megan Burke Alyssa Bums

Zachary Butler Brandon Byers Keely Byrne Victoria Bzik Jason Caldwell Christopher Cannon Jingjing Cao

Jared Capellari Anne Carolus Leah Carraway Domenic Carson Geoffrey Cates Joseph Cathcart Michael Cecere

Brett Cepullio Michael Cesarano Andrew Chang Adam Charriere Nicholas Che lko Yuyang Chen Xi Cheng

Jceyoung Chon Nicholas Clark Aileen Cleary Aidan Clemente Kevin Clouser Megan Cobb Melissa Colby

Megan Combs Wendy Condo Keri Connelly Bethany Conti Jennifer Coppolino Christopher Corl Nicholas Cortese

Tristan Cosio Apri I Cother Soyini Cowan Benjamin Coyle Gavin Craig Elyse Crain Rebecca Cramer

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by Danya Katok

T

ime was something that all freshmen found

A few people liked to keep a mental schedule of

very valuable. When asked how she bud-

their after school activities. Diane Brewer said, "I

geted her time, Tessie Menotti stated,

budget my time by thinking out how much time each

"What time?" Daily homework assignments and extracurricular activities required skillful time man-

thing takes."

Homework was often blamed for the loss of time.

When extra activities were added to that, time bud-

agement.

Melora McCall said, "I have to be organized and

geting became c1--ucf:at. Meghan Zoller said, "The

plan ahead for the next day." Packing backpacks,

teachers give us so much homework ! I don ' t even

and completing homework the night before helped

watch TV; all I do is dance and do homework, and

to increase precious sleep time.

I still don't have enough time! "

Some students put their school work ahead of

The balancing act between personal fun and the

their other activities. Berry Newkirk stated, "If I

responsibilities of school forced freshmen to man-

don't finish a certain amount of homework before I

age their time wisely and effectively.

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Oh boy, I'm tired: After dancing at the Ballet Theater of Central Pannsylvania. Tessie Menotti prepares to go home. Her commitment required her to carefully budget her time. Extracurricular or out of school acti vities ate away at the free time a few students had.

Are we done yet? Participating in one of the school's musical groups requires practices in and out of school. Terry Melonas and Gareth Zehngut wait fo r the conductor's signal befo re playing at a String Orchestra rehearsal.

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Robert Fleck Angela Foose Wyeth Frank Christopher Fry Matthew Ful lington Nathan Galloway Niyum Gandhi

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Nicholas G:rnow Sarah Gardner Lesl i Garland James Garrett Lydia Gentry Grant Geszvain Jason G iescy

- ~ Nathan G illespie John Gingerich Scott Giomesto Candace G lantz Michael G lantz Abigail G leixner Karie G lusko

Ryan Grabill Abigail Gray Catherine Grazzini Marcus Green Jonathan Greenber" Elijah Grenoble "' Brian Gri ffin

Tyler Griffi ths Benjamin Grow Kristen Grum Jessica Grundfast Justin Grunebero Sivan Grunfeld"' Samantha Guss

Erica Guth Robert Guthrie Sarah Haight Amanda Hall Joshua Hall Gayle Hameister Michael Hamm

Al iana Hampton Carl Hampton Damaris Hampton Andrew Hanelly Danielle Hann Courtenay Harms Matthew Harp

Nichole Harpster Amy Harrington Samantha H7irt Laura Harvev Kevin Hazle.

Michael Hell mann Michelle Henry

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by Theresa Dougherty

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or many people, going from middle school

from Basic Crafts to Computer Graphics.

to high school was a big st~p th~t in~olved

At the high school, teachers tended to trust the

many changes. Susan Kahta said, ..There

students more and in turn, expected students to do

are lots of opportunities to do fun, interesting and

harder and longer assignments. Also, many classes

e,wichiHg activities in this school." This included

were not restricted to one grade level. Freshman had

opportunities as far as the classes a student could

the opportunity to meet students from other grades and

take, the people they met or the type and number of

the other middle school in classes and activities

responsibilities they acquired.

"There are many more opportunities for us in high

Allie Panulla said, "I really like the fact that here

school than there were in middle school: however, I

we have a variety of classes that we can take. It is a

still feel that the upperclassmen have a lot more

lot different than middle school, there we had a

opportunities than we do," said Kate Fahey. Many

choice of which life arts and what language and that

freshmen felt this way about their opportunities, but

was about it." Students could choose the electives

forgot that they would soon be upperclassmen with

they took. This included a variety of classes ranging

more opportunities and responsibilities.

When does this p eriod end?

Students Danielle Hutchinson.

Erin Strait. Aondover Ityokumbul and Lisann Fisher work on Algebra homework. Students from Park Forest Middle School and Mount Nittany Middle School united into a single body over the course of the school year.

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This is fun! Worki ng on their drawings in their Basic Drawing class. Anna Luebbers and Stephanie Klaus perfect thei r work.

Freshmen had the opportunity to choose from many electives.

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Opportunities were available to fres hmen withi n the academic. athletic and extracurricular parts of school.

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Kelli Kharem Jueen Khwarg Benjamin Kiggen Ryan Kimball Zachary King Christina Kinzey Lyndsey Kistner

Stephanie Klaus Sven Kleinert Shaina Kline Thomas Klinesmith Maureen Klingler Andrew Knapik Amanda Knepp

Amanda Knox Katheryn Kolesar Emily Kopley Maksim Kovtun Steven Koze l John Kracaw Alexander Krishchyunas

Lindsay Kunkel Steven Kur Tia Kustaborder Kimberly Kutz Jean LaBarca Michele LaCorte Amanda Laird

Nicole Lamar William Lamont Sara Landis Mikel Langron Jalea Lauck Maggie Lauver Christopher Law

Erin Leakey Joy Lee Allison Leidy Kris ten Lekander Marissa Leonard N ichole Lester Nicole Letterman

Noah Li chti g Karin Lies Alexei Loubychev Ryan Lower Anna Luebbers Ali cia Lux Emily Lykens

Derek Lyle Peter Mach Kate Magaram Alyssa Magulick Andrew Magulick Kristen Maines Drew Malachosky

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by Natalie Sharp hile the middle schools placed all

dents on the team didn' t like it. "Overall, the team is

eighth graders on interdisciplinary

well organized. The only problem is that the people on

teams, placement on a team in ninth

the team don't get to see their non-team friends," said

grade was arbitrary. Over the summer, some fresh-

Heather Horgas. Brian Walls added, "It' s like eighth

men received a letter saying that they were a part of

grade all over again!"

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an interdisciplinary team, which was in its second

Students not on the team also shared differing opin-

year at the high school. The teachers for the team

ions. "Not being on the team didn't allow me to get to

were, Mr. Frank Kowalczyk, science; Mrs. Ellen

know as many people," Andrew Stearns commented.

Campbell, English; Mr. Steve Gentry, World Cul-

Courtenay Harms was glad she wasn't a part of the

tures 1; and Ms. Shawna Mukavetz, math.

team. "I am not sure that the team is preparing the

As with every experiment, there were controver-

students for next year," Harms said.

sies. Many students on the team approved of it. "I

The team concept affected a minority of the fresh-

like it because you get to have classes with the same

men class. Both team and non-team members saw

people everyday," Alyssa Burns said. Other stu-

advantages and disadvantages. !$>

What? Turning around. Nick Driban instructs Matt Marsden on how to cover his World Cultures book. Being on the team provided more opportunities for cooperative learning.

"OK, that is enough of science!"

Students on the team take a break during Earth Science I. The team enviornment encouraged friendships by having classes that were composed of the same people.

This goes here, and this goes there... Megan Cobb. Tessie Menotti. and Julia Yost sort through their papers fo r an English report. The team worked on many different projects, often intertwining multiple subjects.

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kssica Nordblom Lindsay Northup-Moore Stephen Noviello Akua Nti Brandon O' Shea Lindsay Oakes Taylor Oliver

Justin Ondik Sara Oropesa Brent Ott Venu Padala Joseph Palchak Elisabeth Pangborn Allison Panulla

Paul Parfitt Soosun Park Joshua Parker Shreya Patel Margaret Pedlow Jamar Perez Kathryn Peters

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Lauren Peterson Pamela Peterson Caitlin Pezalski Ariel Phillips John Pillar Yevgeiy Pinchuk Katharine Piniuk

Gregory Pitman Benjamin Plock Erin Plut Samuel Poffley Sara Poorman Amanda Popp Kristalyn Poremba

Antony Poulin Jesse Price Carl Proby Sharon Pruszko Lena Purdum Tyson Pursley Stcvi Pusey

Amanda Rainey Janelle Rawson Mridula Ray Laure l Raynar Brandon Ream Laura Reddington Alexander Redford

Sarah Recd James Reeder Kristen Reese Casie Renfrew Evelyn Richardson Robert Ricketts Ryan Ricks

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by Marissa Leonard

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ne of the major projects for ninth grade

an idea of what courses they should take the rest of

students was job shadowing. In health

their high school years."

class, freshmen took an interest inven-

Megan Burke agreed, "I liked job shadowing be-

tory which gave them an idea of what career might

cause it helped me to understand the/ife-styksthat are

suit them. "I think that it was very beneficial for the

expected from us in the real world. In fact, while I

students to learn about what the real world is about

shadowed in a fifth grade class someone thought I was

and what they really do or do not want to do for a

already a student teacher."

Natalie Sharp said, "The experience was a little bit

living," stated Gregg Pitman.

With their English class, they wrote a letter of

intimidating. Although everything at the radio station

introduction to the chosen employers. Twice during

was well organized, it was very complex. The radio

the year, over 200 students spent the day following

broadcasters at the Revolution (101.1) explained ev-

teachers, police officers, architects, lawyers, doc-

erything very well. They were very professional but

tors, musicians, and radio broadcasters.

laid back."

Rikki Manahan said "I think that job shadowing was a good idea because it allowed freshmen to get

The job shadowing experience prepared the class of 2002 to take a step beyond.

I never knew that computers could do this sort of thing. Sharon Pruszko works on an architecture program at Landscape Architecture. The students had the opportunity to pick what field they wanted to shadow.

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It's like I'm really there! At the Penn State computer building.

Nick Cortese and Ben Johnson experiment with virtual reality. For some. the job shadowing experience let them try OUt modem technology at its best.

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You're listening to the New Beaver 103! Shadowing Scott Smith at Beaver 103, Marissa Leonard experiences her voice on the radio. Freshmen obtained firsthand experience in the job that they chose.

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Jason Smith Katherine Smith Meghan Smith Nina Smith Stephanie Smith Jennifer Sokol Henry Sommer

Carrie Spangler Hadley Spanier Lori Stackhouse Constance Stanton Hilary Stauffer Andrew Stearns Alexis Ste inbach

Jordan Steinberg Jason Stetson Lauren Stetz Casey Stewart Margaret Stewart Tyler Stimely Laura Stokes

Ryan Stoltz Heather Stoner Erin Strait Whitney Stringer Kara Suhey Danielle Summers Andrea Swanger

Erica Symanovich Sharon Taverno William Taylor Christopher Thatcher Daniel Thompson Joseph Thompson Katherine Thompson

Jillian Timmerman Vladislav Tishchenko Henry Todd Andrew Tolan Jenn ifer Trenger Brandy Tressler Bryn Tressler

Callie Turner Jason Tutwi ler Veronica Uber Tyler Vail Nathan Valchar Renee Valenza Jessica Vella

Nicholas Verta Daniel Victor Jennifer Vrentas Laura Wakefield Tony Walc7..ak Andrew Walker Brian Walls

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T

he three words that made students tremble,

that left their minds blank and their heads aching.

"Tonight's assignment is ... " Homework

Killer assignments seemed to make us all into

was a basic element of students' tfoe.s, the

procrastinators, an important part of being a fresh-

one that everyone seemed to detest. When teachers

man, so it seemed. The worst part of procrastinating

assigned homework, or announced a big project,

was having to tell the teacher, "I wasn't managing

our stomachs churned.

my time wisely." The answer was always the same

Homework was an enemy of fun ; and we freshmen, loved fun. We remember the times when we

"You' re not in middle school anymore." Weren't we all so sick of hearing that?

couldn't go to the movies, or hang out with our

Homework had the ability to make us all into its

friends because of a big assignment due the next

slaves and adjust our live accordingly. Amanda

day . Homework monopolized our time.

Memoli said, "On the week days I spend most of my

Writer's block was another downside to home-

time doing homework, with little time for talking on

work. There were those times when it was impos-

the phone or playing sports. I didn't give up my

sible to think of anything intelligent to write. Even

favorite TV shows ...! just do my homework while

the smartest scholars found at least one assignment

watching them."

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I have to get this done! Getting a head start on their homework.

Laurel Raynar and Stephanie Smith work in the cafeteria. Study halls. formerly held in classrooms. were held in the cafeteria and auditorium over the course of the year.

Kevin Witheri te

Think! In study hall Alicia Lux completes the day's homework.

Study halls gave students a chance to catch up on school work and minimize their homework for the evening.

Ahh, refreshing! Tony Poulin takes a break from studying science in the cafeteria. Lunch periods provided the opportunity to finish homework at the last minute.

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Prepping the players: Brandon Byers (75) and Drew Malachosky look on as Head Coach Doug Arnold delivers his half-time speech at the DuBois game. State ended up with a tie in the lowscoring 6-6 game against the Beavers.

You're all mine: Kari Hoy (32). a point guard on the Maroon squad. works her way around an Altoona defender. Hoy said of being a point guard. "T here's a lot of pressure.

You have to know what play to set up and relay that to the team."'

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Gray Girls ' Basketball Front Row: Manager Lindsay Jimeson, Ellie Ford, Susie Carlson. Erica Symanovich, Nicole Scipione, Megan Godlesk.-y, Jackie Watson. Back Row: Heather Horgas, Laura Harvey, Erica Connor. Rebecca Shore. Suzie Sieminski, Manager Katie Pierce, Coach Jeff Kimmell.

Ready to rumble: State High special teams fill in to defend their kick returner during the second half of the Hollidaysburg game. Despite putting out a fighting effort. the Little Lions succumbed to the Tigers 20-6.

Football Front Row: Jason Smeal. Tony Poulin, Andy Young. Nathan Galloway. Justin Ondik. Drew Malachosk.-y, Clay Sefter. Mike Cesarano. Randy Moore, Aaron DeArmitt. Second Row: Chris Corl. Jason Caldwell, Malcolm Hummel. Nathan Valchar, Brandon Baumbach. Spencer Bruce. Brian Walls, David Zweig, Adam Charriere.

Tony Minichiello. Coach Doug Arnold. Third Row: Stephen !shier. Shawn Slater. James Reeder. Chris Dix. Steve West. Derek !shier. Josh Hall. Blake Nabavi. Joe Cathcart. Chris Law. Matt Emberton. Coach Denny Rhule. Fourth Row: Ross Dann. Chief Mitchell, Mike Ziegler. Tony Walzak, Chris Fay. Rob Williamson. Matt Fullington. Justin Jones. Brandon Ream, Jesse Price. Devin McDonough. Fifth Row: Marcus Green. Michael Johnson. Segun Adajune. Gary Whitaker. Jeremy Wise. Josh Zentner. Ryan Ricks. Amir Zolghadr. Dan Newby.

Jon Walters. Back Row: Andy Walker. Matt O'Leary. Ben Baney. Wolfgang Bruckner. Phil Etherton.

Dan Brown. Gavin Craig. Brandon Byers, Josh Parker. Curt Rosengrant, Derek Lyle.

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Looki11g Ahead

by Kevin Witherite Maroon Boys' Basketball (14-6) The team breezed through their opener against Tyrone, 51-36. The team had several key returners from middle school, including Matt Fullington, Andrew Hanelly, Ryan Wright and Nick Ganow. Hanelly said, "I wanted to give everything I had for my team because they would do the same for me. It's a game, and should be treated that way."

Gray Boys' Basketball (8-12) The team dropped their opener against Altoona Keith 41-46. It was said to be their biggest challenge of the season. Key returners for the Gray team included Derek Lyle, Ryan Ricks, Noah Roufos-Abbey, Mike Ziegler, and Noah Lichtig. Roufos-Abbey, also one of the team's leading scorers, said that he enjoyed practices the best because, "(The practices were) really laid back, a time to hang out with everyone and just play some ball."

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Ninth Grade Wrestling (13-5) The wrestling team, a collection of nine wrestlers, took to the mats under the direction .g of Coach Aaron Pavlechko. Said Pavlechko, "They did a great job for as young of a team as t hey are. Overall they had a great year and they tried their best." Key meets were against Philipsburg, and the Big Seven Tournament. a

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Ninth Grade Cheerleading The cheerleading squad consisted of eight freshman who cheered for ninth grade football and basketball as well as some varsity and junior varsity sports.

The unity within the squad was strong. Friendships and partnerWrestling Front Row: Nicholas Yerta. Jim Nikzad. Ryan Allamon. Back ships forged during the season lasted through the school year.

Row: Derek Ishler. Jason Caldwell. Stephen !shier.

They also focused on skills such as stunts, choreography, and working as a team unit. Stunts were the high point of the season.

Kelli Hoover said, "I liked cheering at the away games and stunts the best."

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02Survey What am I supposed to do with this bottle? Nicole Schmidt and Candice Glantz work on a challenging lab in science class. Science for freshmen was complicated and involved taking better notes and having to study longer for tests than in middle school.

What class is harder in high school than in middle school?

A. Math

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28.3%

Science

11.2%

E. Foreign Language F. Tech/Home Ee

B. Science D. English

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21.8%

E. Foreign Language

F. Tech/Home Ee

13.8%

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This book is really long!

William Merchant and Ryan Wise complete a writing assignment during their English class.

English class and World Cultures may have been easie r than in previous years. but they still involved hard work.

17%

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I 0.5%

C. World Cultures D. English

What class is easier in high school than in middle school?

A. Math

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35.5%

8.8%

3.4%

Oh, I left my book in my locker! With backpacks slung over their shoulders.

Kellie Kharem and Leah Carraway chat between classes. Backpacks gave students more time to socialize by minimizing locker visits. Students did not complain about their new high school freedom.

If the high school adopted middle school rules which would be hardest for you to give up?

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B. Gum

13.3%

C. Hats

2%

D. Longer lunch period

10.2%

Did you participate in or attend: Did you get lost in the first few weeks of school?

A. Yes

C B.

No

38.2% 61.8%

A. A dance

Q . Football games C. Orientation

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29%

D. The play. "Our Hearts Were Young and Gay" E. Building a Homecoming float

5.9%

5.9%

F. A concert (band. orchestra. choir. etc.)

9. 1%

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Freshmen Survey~~

by Elaine Chang and Mike Conti

T

he year was filled with change. so much that it became commonplace. It came in

Bickford. Additionally, both the North and South

forms ranging from administrative teams

Buildings appointed building principals to be Dr. Michael Griffin and Mrs. Joyce Harvey , in the

to new course offerings.

The South Building students saw changes in the structure of class with teams for some students. Mr.

North and Mrs. Joyce Sipple and Mr. Michael Hardy in the South.

McMurtrie, a new teacher commented. "I've en-

More changes came with the addition of new

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courses offered, one of which was Integrated Pre-

amazed at the amount of technology in the district."

calculus and Physics. "This course is a great oppor-

Infused with new faces and positions, the admin-

tunity for students to experience, first hand, how

istration took on a much different look. Mrs. Marcia

math and science fit together so they never have to

Kramer assumed the role of Associate Principal of

wonder 'why do we need to know this?'" said Mrs.

Curriculum. The math and social studies depart-

Kristin Dreyer, who teaches the course.

joyed working with the 10th grade team. and

ments also saw changes with new curriculum coordinators Mr. Barry Rossman and Mrs. Susan

This is how you do it: Mr. James Banyas discusses a math problem with a student during a study hall. A new addition to the Math department in the North Building. he was one of many new teachers around State High. While teachers that had become legacies were remembered for their time-tested lesson plans. new teachers were remembered for their innovative ideas.

Changes came and went, often defining the way students led their lives during the year.

Red, Yellow, or Green? Confirming her students Carlos Martinez. John Paul Regan. Brian Allen' s result during a Spectroscopy Lab in Chemistry.

Mrs. Mary Hershey compares her findings. Mrs. Hershey was one of many teachers who took on a new position in the faculty at State High.

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Robert Frank S ciauc Mary Gabrielle 'Para Patrick Gallagher Sci<nec Smita Gandhi 'P<r• Carolann Gentry 'E.,t,t;,/...

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Alice Griffin 'J>ar• Michael Griffin ':Prix. ){,rt/...

Nickel Grove Cm:,~ (j11wl Steven Guthoff q,11/.,xr, Deborah Hagg J.rx. s"lJ. Michael Hardy S-1.t,i ?rix S ,11d, William Harrington .>,,tat/...

Joyce Harvey 'Yri.e!J•I, S OY.If...

Barbara Hawbecker 13Hiixu, Paul Heasley 9.,5ricKlt,irc Mary Hershey Scicxcc/.),OU Michael Hertzler J.ra. s'JJ.

Carolyn Holt Scicxr, Evelyn Houck .Md!Ti,ftri'!!, Diane Howley S,mt,uy Brian lshler 7>4y. cd Shelly Ishler ?AJ. U. Pamela Jimeson 'Pan Deborah Jones J.rx. S")j, Bernadette Joseph $1.« tt/..

Barbara Judy ;;:cc c Sti. Suzanne Jury Scmrii.J (j11ar:I Kathleen Kelly 'D,!t.'Z>imtor Kathleen Kiggen J.rx. S'!JJ· Linda Kilareski .M,1/..

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Mary Knight S eicxa Frank Kowalczyk S,;""' Marcia Kramer 9.mr.'JJriM!J<I Janet Kretchmar 'E."61,,1...

Carol Kutchner Sarct•ry Sue Labrecque 'Para Annamae Lauver .M,d,

Michael Lechner s,,,,!S1wlic: Jem1ifer Lee J.rx. S'!Jj, Teresa Lindner J.rx. S'!Jf Patricia Ll oyd .M,,_·,, Patricia Long :Pm Ryan Long Soci,dSt11:/ic: Joann Luzenski s1 =,f..

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by Brandy Davis and Mike Conti ometimes, the relationship between a teacher

that are difficult to see in the classroom," said Mrs.

and a student could create animosity. How

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ever, contrasting the occurrences where stu-

The interaction was both rewarding for the stu-

dents and teachers failed to get along were the cases

dents and the teachers. For the students, their bonds

where they formed friendships that could last.

with the teachers could create a positive learning

The students who tended to form these bonds

environment. For the teachers, friendships forged

with their teachers often became those whose role in

with pupils could prove to be a reward for their hard

the classroom was beyond normal. "For some of the

work and dedication to their students.

students I've worked with on college recommenda-

For those who believed that no such bond could

tions, I've stayed in contact. It was also rewarding

be created, evidence to the contrary could be seen at

for my husband and me to take students to England

the annual alumni days in December, where former

on an exchange program and see parts of a student

students returned to State High to catch up with

that we had never seen before; we discovered tal-

their ex-teachers and remember their positive expe-

ents, character aspects and resilience in students

riences in the classroom.

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And the final time is: Ti ming the Physical Fitness sprinting drill. Mr. Dennis Rhule tells Paul Scanlon his time. Many teachers served as mentors in more than the classroom: as coaches with sports teams. and advisors with clubs.

Advising: During a "Clump meeting"" at the Delta Program.

Eng lish teacher Gary Masquelier advises juniors Marie Aurand and Carrie Lisle. The clump meetings were held once a week to discuss issues such as progress reports and to advise students on course loads.

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Nikki Silvis >l•m Jennife r Simons c."6!,,J...

Joyce Sipple t;l11t. 'Yri• ., >l•rtf...

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Nancy Spannuth 'J>K.Fa. Cheryl Speakman 7:>"·cr. Ou. Deborah Steinberg J.r~. S9JKaren Stoehr q.iltUUc Linda Strauss .1.rn. s'!ll.

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James Stump .MJU: Clyde Suloff s,,,-,ts1.'1cr Margaret Swoboda 'J'!..y. E.t/.

Don Thompson S,c,·,Js1~tliu Keith Thompson c."6t,,/..

Heather Turner :J,t= David Usinski .Mad. Wi llem Van den berg s,,,.,._"

Ann Vandervelde c.".:SM' Robin Verbeck 7:>im. Oa. Pat Vernon Tee!... U Richard Victor .JhJic Margaret Vlasak c.,g!11J...

Jason Walker Scc•riry (j•m{ June Walter 'Yarz.

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Andrew Wi ld 'Ym. D. Andrew Wilson c..S.J..

Karen Wolanski Sur,t•ry Robert Womer C.,!;t ..x.T. Nola Wright ».e:l,a 5.Jeri•l,r.

Roger Wurst Sric,.1, Sandra Wyngaard c.lJ:5M

Ruth Yeaton c."66,/..

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