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����983 Forerunner

ing For The Gold
Widefield High
School
615 Widefield Drive
Security, Colorado
80911
Volume 26

enthusiastic juniors and seniors could always be found cheering for the volleyball teams. Otherknown as the "Rowdies", their spirit was contagious and en;oyed by many Widefield fans.

Title, 1

�Contents

Sophomores 120
Cheri Martinez forcefu/Jy overtakes a Centennial runner.

Academics 108
Community 104
Juniors 80
Student Life 70

Sports 12
Opening 4

�Patrons 200
Advertising 199
Index 192
Closing 191

Faculty 174

�Students Sparkle VVith Pride
Who were these masked men
that painted their faces in blue
and white and wore question
marks on their shirts? None
other than juniors Kevin Scarlett and Roger Singer. These
two wanted to show school
spirit and pride in a different
way besides yelling. According
to Kevin they dressed up at
football games to show they
"could be just as rowdy as last
years 'Rowdies'." They also
wanted to carry on the tradition of the 'Rowdies'. Roger
Singer added that he was too
late to join the football team,
but cheered anyway.

Kevin Scarlett and Roger Singer were seen dressed like this at many
football games.

4 Opemng

Tammy Henson spikes with a spark.

�Opening/ 5
There's always something appealing about sophomores- their ability to have fun!

�Fall Activities Abound
There were so many activities
that went on during the fall
that students could be busy
most any night of the week. Between juggling class schedulesvarying from college prep to
"cake"- and juggling a social
life some students were run
ragged.
There was a multitude of sports
you could either participate in
or watch. There were also clubs
and dances, and let's not forget
homecoming week. The week
was full of fun including a movie, dances, a parade and, of
course, the homecoming game.
Whew, that's a lot to squeeze
in.

Brenda Towles gives Kim P1erson tips on clowning around for an
assembly.

6, Opening

Sean Comer shows that a Glad 1s always the leader of the
pack

�Spmted Steve Crochet ndes the "Trash the Tigers" truck.

Clownmg around is great fun, but these senwrs had to take a
qwck break.

Widefield cheerleaders enjoyed the great weather almost as
much as the game.

A carmg attitude is as Important as a wmning attitude.
Opening/ 7

�Widefield Has A Sparkling Experience

Various students act out a beach party for an assembly.

8/ 0pening
Senior Jim Barbari uses his forehand during tennis.

�Opening 9
These semors enjoyed dressmg up as Luau party-goers and clowns to represent Homecoming Week.

�Students take time out for a pose dunng the Homecoming Assembly.

"Let it be now!" This theme tied in well with the philosophy of many Glad gridders who gave maximum effort in every game.
10/0pening Section

�Coach Henry and Coach Royer talk strategy wh1le JV players rest dunng
halft1me.

Miller Makes Show Look
Easy
"Awesome," said Senior Marshall Miller referring to the Widefield High School Marching
Band. Marshall, the assistant
drum major, liked marching in
parades better than at half-time
shows because it was more fun
and exciting.

Marching Band made marching
in parades and field shows look
easy. "If you watch a practice,
you'll see how much hard work
and discipline is involved," replied Marshall. He also stated,
"Sometimes you have to stand
at attention for two hours."

Ass1stant Drum Ma;or Marshall Miller stands at parade
rest between songs.

Even though K1m Morris ism a cage, she's really a harmless pussycat.
Opemng Section / 11

�����������Runners Strive
For
Excellence
"The whole team is made up of
the most intelligent, spirited,
and hardworking students at
this school. That's what I love
about them," stated Coach Michael McCarty.
No one could say that cross
country is an easy sport: in fact
according to Coach McCarty, it
is one of the hardest due to the
amount of concentration, dedication, and physical effort it
takes. However, the 1983 team
had what it took to make the
season successful.
Although relatively small compared to past years, there was
no lack of strength on the boys'

team; ironically it was quite the
opposite. There were four returning lettermen that led the
team to victories, placing high
in rankings with fast times.
"I've never seen a team with
more talent; it's all there," stated junior Parrish Hammer.
The girls' team lacked runners
and experience which caused a
shaky start, but they improved
during the season. Through
hard work and determination,
each person improved their
times by a considerable
amount. "We really pushed
ourselves and our limits and
gained more confidence," said
Sylvia Leon-Guerrero.
Junior Cary Qumn "sucks up" the pain to finish strong.

22, Cross Country

Front.' George Bedel, Wilfredo Matos, Carl Burgess, Scott Kang, Sandy Stanec, Cheri Martinez, D1ane Cornett,
Mary Spah, Shawn Brooks, Clara Alberts. Back: Giorgio Leon-Guerrero, Mike Dickerson, Russ Carter, Cary
Andy Minjares, Dave Eichman, Scott Stanec, Wayne Harrison, Parnsh Hammer, Sylvia Leon-Guerrero,
Coach Mike

�Junior Parrish Hammer prepares to sprint past the competition

Potential runs high on the cross country team, and
Carl Burgess is one of those talented runners with a
lot of potential.
Carl is small of stature, but it doesn't seem to hinder
his running ability. Coach Mike McCarty feels that is
what is so unique about Carl, "He is so small." Coach
McCarty went on to say, "Carl is not fully developed
as a runner yet, and it is almost like christmas waiting
to see what full development will bring."
To Carl, cross country means time and devotion. Carl
has felt at times, like giving up, but he felt at times
like he had to go on. He believes that the support of
the team and the coach helps.a lot. He said, "Coach
McCarty has a lot of experience and has coached a lot
of good runners."
Coach McCarty and the team don't mind giving Carl
the support he needs because he never asks for it; he
just does it. Scott Kang remarked, "Carl is so talented
that he doesn't seem to have to work." Diane Cornett
said, "Carl is a very smooth and confident runner, and
he doesn't seem to realize that he is as good as he is.
Junior Michelle Shupe thinks that he is a very modest
person about his running, and George Bedel says,
"Carl is just awesome!"

Senior Mary Spah overcomes an opponent.

Cross Country 23

�������Golfers Reflect Individuality

Devotion, perseverance, and
high individual goals were
characteristics found in the
thirteen members of the golf
team. The group included five
returning lettermen: Don
Jenson, Jeff Moore, Greg
Jenson, Gary Norman, and
Roger Jechart who traveled
to Fort Carson each day for
practice. To prepare, the team
worked on their chipping,
putting, and the use of the
driving range. Senior Don
Jenson was the lone qualifier
for state.
Front: Don Jenson, Tom Jorgensen, Jeff Moore, Mike Stackonis. Middle: Eric Howell, Greg
Jenson, Bert Loper, Gary orman, Roger Jechart. Back: Coach MacGreene, Scott Fitzgerald,
Gary Ormond, Chip ewman.

The golf team was full of outstanding players, two of
which happened to be brothers. Don and Greg Jenson
have been golfing since seventh grade. One goal that
they both shared was that
they would like to continue
golfing in college.
Don 's main objective was to
place first at districts and to
place high in rankings at the
state tournament.
Greg was a strong part of the
team and throughout the
season he showed his skills
in conquering many opponents.

.'30 Golf

�Senior Gary

orman drove the ball during practJCe.

Junior Tom Jorgensen showed a pJCture perfect swing while ;unior Bert
Loper looked on.

The golf team practiced dnving.

Golf/ 31

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������������National Honor Society
Members Enjoy Welcoming
New Inductees

Marcel Hunter, Dana Bell, Karen Grogan, and Venus
Lowe· were all smiles after NHS formal inductions. The
ceremony had gone very well, thanks to the efforts of
these and the other members. Various committees organize and hold elections of prospective members, and
plan and conduct tapping assemblies and formal inductwns.

��Basketball Important But Not
In Kevin's Future

"Basketball is practically a major part of my life, but I
don't see it in my future plans," said senior Kevin
Brown. Kevin has played basketball for eight years,
including two years at the varsity level. Many WHS
fans felt that Kevin was a major part of the Glads' successful season.

�James Biga Recognized
Football Success

James Biga was recognized state-wide for his football
success. James received letters from a number of colleges including such big names as Temple and Penn
State. He planned to attend college and play football.

�/

Michael Davis

Kevin Dearinger

Martin Deason

Terri DeGraffe
Semors 49

�Debra Eldndge

:,o St•nuw.-&lt;

Mark Ethendge

Patrick Etheridge

Scarlet Evans

�"We Love WHS"
"We love Widefield High School" said it all - the
interesting, frustrating, and even boring classes.
Even as an exchange student one can feel that everybody "sticks together". It is a feeling everyone should
experience.

��Carmen Feaman uLoves To
Party"
"I love to party!" Carmen Feaman, like most seniors,
enjoyed going out to have fun. She also loved spending time at the "Lake", going to the NCO club meeting people of different nationalities, and eating Chinese food.

�Stanec Exemplifies Spirit
Scott Stanec was a true example of the renowned morale at Widefield High. Scott's dedication payed off
when he was elected student body president. He also
enjoyed athletic activities.

����Widefield's Rare
I den tical Twin's

The W1defield Semor clas had a rare set of 1dent1cal twms. Their
names were Darrm and Dale Bender. When asked how he felt about
bemg a twm Darnn sa1d, "It' great havmg a brother your own age
that you can do thmgs with. It' hke havmg a constant fnend."

�����������Leon Wold

Lucinda Woodward

Randy Woofter

Tammy Woolley

.

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69

���Castaneda
Actively
Cheering

Ang1e Castaneda has been actively involved in cheerleading
for four years and wishes to
contmue her cheering so she
can be m the Dynamic Cheerleading Association (D.C.A.).
D. C. A. is a group of cheerleaders who conduct cheerleading camps. Angie felt that the
spirit at Widefield was very
high. She hoped that the student body realized that the
cheerleaders were at sporting
events to support WHS teams
not to flaunt themselves.

Angela Castaneda shmes With pnde durmg
the Homecommg Bonfire.

-------

James Biga gets to taste the pizza the hard way durmg .. ~Videfield
Day m the Park ··.

Coach Mary Dame/son and Assistant Coach Vicki Marvm

72 Student Life

�ophomore team was all smiles, their practices consisted of hard work.
Angie Segura, Scott Stanec, and Lisa Beard dress as their ambitions during
Homecommg Week.

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confer durmg a gymnastics meet.

,
Student Life 73

�School Means More Than Academics
Students always managed to
find time to stop and have a
little fun, whether it was
frolicking in the halls, selling
"spirit promoters", or meeting
with friends after school. The
academic aspect of school wasn't
the only thing learned at WHS.

•

Marcel Hunter makes a sale for HS
dunng Homecommg Week.

Homecommg Week was marked with many "beauties" like Danny Duran and his
escort Leon Wold
74 Student Llfe

�Mona Hardy, Bonita Evans and Momca Presha flash the1r sm1les.

Mystery men, Robert Smger and Kevm carlett, clown around at a game.

�Wh1le not at practices or at
meets some of the Cross Country Runners believed in supporting other extracurricular
activities. At the gymnastics
meet, they agreed that Rene
Colletti deserved a score of ten
and that "M &amp; M's melt in your
mouth, not in your hands." But
they couldn't even come close
on deciding which M &amp; M's
were the best, the peanut or the
plain. Can you?

C C Runners
Agreed On Ten

Tma Wyatt Shows m1xed emouons whJle mentally
preparmg for a sw1m meet.

Cathy

76 Student Llfe

aJlmg and B1lly Franklm comfort each other w1th a fnendly hug.

�Members of the band prov1ded mus1c wllh style at a pep assembly.

The Proud
Crowd

Dressed m the umforms of the1r future occupatwns are Steve
Crochet and Tommy Hovasse on Amb1tion Day.

WHS was proud to have such
spirited glads as Steve Crochet
and Tommy Hovasse. Throughout the year they participated
in many of school activities,
took part in assemblies, and
helped spread the Gladiator
spirit. Their friendly personalities have made them popular
with fellow classmates, and
their involvement made them a
part of Widefield's pride inside.
Student L1fe 77

�Shining

Moments
If you happened to have gone
to a gymnastics meet, you
would have seen a blue-eyed
blonde junior named Tuesday
Kirby. Tuesday likes skating,
gymnastics, hanging out with
her friends, and partying. Her
favorite sports are football,
wrestling, basketball, baseball,
and gymnastics. To her, the
most totally awesome groups
are Def Leppard and
Loverboy.
When asked how she felt
about being a junior she said,

"It's tough. A junior is
expected to perform. A
sophomore can do almost
anything because they don't
know any better and seniors
can get away with not doing
anything because of a disease
called "senioritis." But, it can
also be a lot of fun too. There
are always the parties,
dances, clubs etc. . . . These
things help to form a
complete student." Sports are
an important part of the
person we all know as
Tuesday Kirby.

Seniors Linda Sandvik and Andrea Jacelon show their school spirit on Trash Day.
78 Student Life

Senwr Dianna Cornett, Karen Beattie, Lisa Foster, and
ancy Mulready show their pnde m school by dressmg

�up for a special day.
tudent Llfe 79

����Randy Larson shmes dunng "Widefwld Day in the Park. "

Larson Is Active Glad
Randy Larson was a very active junior. He was
involved in football, basketball, track, and Younglife. He was also a member of the infamous Glad
"Rowdies".

��Chris Rochester munches on his lunch.

Chris Enjoys Clubs, Sports
Junior Chris Rochester enjoyed a very active extra-curricular schedule. He was an active member
of the French Club. Some of his favorite sports
were football, basketball, and soccer.

�Angela
Kappelmann
Was An
Interesting
And Busy
Studen t
As you can tell, Angela Kappelmann kept busy in math. Angela enjoyed computers and
was also interested in carpentry. Angela liked to cheer for
the basketball and football
teams in her spar:e time. Her favorite teacher was Mr. Davis.

�K1mberly Mu11is concentrates on her routme for dance clas .

�Shoot For Two
Junior, Kevin Bell practiced
free throws during the BlueSilver Game. When Kevin
played, natural talent and
hours of practice were evident.
Kevin proved his ability when
he not only made the var ity
basketball team, but started.
His smooth, effortless movements on the court obviou Jy
proved to Coach Ray Sanchez
that he was worthy.

�Larry Martmez and Lorrame Colwell enjoy the sun.

A Sunny Advantage
When one Jives in Colorado, it's important to take
advantage of any sunshine yozJ can get. Like many
Widefield students, junior Larry Martinez and Senior Lorraine Colwell preferred spending part of
their lunch break outside. As summer and fall
faded away, so did the students opportunity to
leave campus for lunch or even eat outside. Instead
more people ate in the school cafeteria, used the
snack bar, or spent time in the library.

�Mullis An Enthusias tic Glad
Junior Kelly Mullis was an enthu iast1c Glad. Her
favorite classes were Dance and Interior Design.
Although Kelly was not involved in any activities
herself, she could be found supporting her favorite
football team, the Glads.

�••

Journalism Students Dress For Future
Karen Grogan and Laura Dykes were editor and business manager of
the Gladiatoria, respectively. Although they were busy with deadlines,
they also enjoyed participating in School Climate activities. Their
outfits for "Career Day" indicated their future goals.

�Photography
Class Enjoyable
Marlita Umipeg and JeanPierre Smith enjoyed photography class. The class was very
active in the production of the
yearbook. They supplied most
of the pictures. Mr. Jim Skadden, the photography sponsor,
required the students to take
the pictures on their own as
well as develop the photos.

�Prize Contributors
Tuesday Kirby and Mary McNeil were a big part of
Widefield as well as a big part of the ~Videfield
Girl's Gymnastics team. The two rarely had time to
take a break from competition to just sit and relax.
While not performing their routines, they could
often be found visiting or planning what they were
going to do on an upcoming event. These two
friends definitely contributed to the success of the
Widefield gymnastics team, and to the pride of the
Widefield student body.

�Veralynn Pnllaman concentrate on the game.

Prillaman Has A Future
Let's ju t say that Veralynn Prillaman wasn't your
average high school student. Did you ever know
anybody who's favorite color was gray? How many
students actually enjoy liver? Well that's Veralynn
for you! Veralynn's life ambition wa to go to the
Air Force Academy for school, marry a "zoomie ",
and kick back for the rest of her life. obody ever
said that everyone had to fit the mold!

�Reia tionships
Meaningful
Siegi Miller and his girlfriend
Terisa Moffitt were examples
of long-term relationships at
WHS. Siegi and Terisa enjoyed
many activities such as attending basketball and wrestling
events together. Their favorite
place to eat was Fargos.

��Jennifer Thomas enJOYS meetmg new people

Thomas Dilligent Student
Jennifer Thomas was a very dedicated student.
She was in valved in Physics, Astronomy, and Advanced Math. Jennifer was also an active participant in the WHS Music Department.

�Schade Likes High School Better

For some sophomores, entering high school can be a scary experience. :::Jome tnmk it means getting stepped on by upperclassmen and
doing hours of homework.
When sophomore Troy Schade was asked about school, he replied, "I
didn't exactly know what to expect, but I found that most of the
teachers and students are pretty nice. High school is different than
junior high. I like it better. Being a sophomore is alright, but I can't
wait until I'm a senior!"

�Radical Widefield Athlete
Pursues Pride For All

Mark Boyd was an active and proud Gladiator. He
showed his pride when participating in sports. He
was on both the wrestling and baseball teams. He
was an important part of the rowdy junior pride.
School was not the only thing in Mark's life. He
enjoyed both hunting and fishing, and if there was
nothing else to do, he would cruise around with
friends. ''I'm proud to be going to WHS. "

�Juniors Show Pride In Work
The juniors were a vital part of Widefield. While excelling m academics and athletics they were also socially active. They were enthusiastic throughout the
year, as they managed to prove. Gail James was no
exception. He was in the electromcs class at school.
When out of school he enjoyed the many social
events.

�Michelle Shupe: More Than Football
Besides watching the
Denver Broncos play
football, Michelle
Shupe enjoyed many
activities at Widefield. She was involved in Interact,
and was in the photography class. She
was also involved in
athletics. She participated in cross country and tennis. She
was known to be an
outgoing and energetic junior. On her
days off, she enjoyed
going backpacking
and building model
rockets. She is planning a future in
chemical engineering.

��A Golden
Cheri Martmez enjoyed everyday school life.

Opportunity

Not ictured
Peggy Agwlar
'taphon Allen
Deborah AmesDonald Andcrson
Jackw Bak.cr
Carol Bowman
David Bronnmg
Joc Bucno
John Caylor
81lh Chi m
Claudia C'onkhn
• onya Copeland
Dean D',Uellolli
Sharon Dale
Kathermc Day
C'harlcne Delacruz
• tephame Feaman
1atthew Fndlev
Dame/ Gavm ·
anc} Gilbert
Gcorgc Gro~·er
Denms Hiser
Patnc1a Hitc
Kcllh Igyarto
Patrick Jarrett

~--~---. (jrf'g Jen on

JaJ Kcllogg
TJC'borah Kuhc/
Lmda Kuhn
'--~---~ Haymond Lanmgan
Randolph Larson
Chen Lawrence
John Leyba
ell McNeil
Colleen .\1c li.'f,iJams
Kathl en ·ash
Scott rv oblc
Jm Back Pak
Shcrri PC'rngo
Mark Perrllt
Tam1 Prockish
Jame· Rauh
GC'or Segura
LaConlis pneii
Rowd_ TomJu&lt;m
Ruthann Tullis
Chn Valentma
Kn LlllC' n'alker
Shawne n e ley
GarJ ZalcsJ(l

Junwrs 103

�Football
Takes The

Big One

Homecoming week was a success all the way around. It began with the Class Clash Day
on Monday. The royalty assembly was held also and queens
were introduced. On Tuesday
all students dressed in their
summer apparel, and the Luau
Dance was held on Tuesday
mght. On Wednesday students
dressed as their ambitions. On
Thursday students dressed in
their trashiest clothes and
came for a Trash the Tigers
day. The evening brought the
powder puff game and the bonfire. The successful week ended with Saturday holding the
parade, the football game and
the Homecoming dance in the
old gym from 8:00-11:00 p.m.

John Marr throws a pass durmg the homecoming game.

James Biga catches one of h1s famous passes for a winnmg
shot.

James B1ga crowds w1th the others to show the1r pride m W1def1eld
104 Homecommg

�Sparky the fire dog greets students m
the Homecommg Parade.

Vance Almeida, Wayne Patterson, Doug Hart, Rick Hicks. Jeff Moore, Parnsh Hammer, Tommy Hovas·e,
Danny Duran, Andy Jago, Leon Wold, Charlie LaMere, Mike Roberts were all nominated for Homely Queens.
Tommy Hovasse and Andy Jago were crowned queen and kmg.

Roger Smger parllcipates m
Trash the Tigers Day.

Sophomore, Jumor Varsity, and Varsity Volleyball teams, and Varsity Cheerleaders, show their pnde during the parade.
Homecommg/ 105

�Candidate Shelly Joyce 1s escorted by her father Edward
Joyce.

Cand1date L1sa Foster 1s e carted by her father Robert
Foster.

and I had a lot of fun. We became friends and we felt honored that people thought of us."

Lesa Young was involved in
cheerleading and DPMA.
Her main attractwn 1s Marty
Webb. Lesa said, "I had a
good time at homecoming
and I'll remember Jt for a
long time. Good luck to the
classes of '85 and '86!"

Mary Spah was on the Vars1ty
Cheerleading squad. and was
involved in Young Life, Cross
Country, and Track. Mary was
also chosen a member of NHS
during her junior year. Mary
felt it was a great honor to be
nominated.

Shelly Joyce was Sr. Class
Vice-President, a member of
Deca and participated on
Student Cabinet. Shelly was
very excited when told she
was nominated. She said, "I
was happy people thought
enough of me to be nominated!"

Angie Segura was chosen for
NHS her junior year. She was
in interact, Spanish Club, and
was Vice-President of Student
Cabinet. She felt great, and said
it was a really great experience
to be nominated. She was really
happy to be chosen.

Lisa Foster was a big part of
WHS. She was the Moral
Coordinator on Student Cabinet, and played on the Tennis team. She was also a
member of FBLA. Lisa replied, "The other candidates
1061Homecommg

Queen Angw Segura 1s escorted by her father Fredreco
Segura.

�Dave Johnson speaks at the Homecoming
bonfire.

The Luau Dance was Tuesday
night's activity during Homecoming Week. People wore
their beach clothes. Friday
night the powder puff game
was won by the senior girls 147. After that, at the bonfire, the
team gave their interpretation
of what was to happen at the
game. On Saturday the Homecoming Parade started at 10:00
a.m. at the Widefield Mall and
marched to the front of the
school. The game started at
1:30 p.m. at C.A. Foster Stadium. Widefield beat Canyon
City.

As the sun sets
on today's shadow,
I am fearful of the loss
another day, gone.
Another month gone
as desperation
and tears
unfold upon my
thoughts.
I remember that
there is a tomorrow
to look for;
the sun will rise.
Sarah Poole

Janna Sanchez and Mary Spah looked on as Powder Puff Game Progressed.

Tim Vigil, Steve Crochet, and Mindy F1sher nde Trash Truck durmg parade.

L1sa Foster and Ang1e Segura served refreshments at
Luau Dance.
Homecommg 107

���Physiology Classes Learned CPR
For the first time, the physiology classes, taught by Mr.
Butch Fackelman, participated
in a study of Cardiopulmunary
Resuscitation (CPR), the lifesaving process of breathing life
back into another person. They
also learned to save a choking
victim. For two weeks, the
school nurse, Mrs. Jackie Montoya, along with three volunteers from the Red Cross
taught Mr. Fackelman and the
students the proper techniques
and sequences for reviving a
heart or a choking victim. The
students worked from booklets
and on mannequins-"ResusciAnnies"-for practice. After
passing a written exam and
properly demonstrating CPR
on a mannequin, students received certified CPR cards
along with the knowledge of
how to save a life.

Mr. Butch Fackelman showed the correct way to gJVe compressions.

110 Academ1cs

Jill Welty gave compressiOn to, ave the manncqwn called Annie.

�CPR Important On A
Personal Level
"CPR is beneficial on a personal level as well as a medically
related level," said Mr. Butch
Fackelman. Students who participated in the course agreed.
In a two-week concentrated
course, students gained the
ability to save a persons life.
Even though course requirements were stiff, the class was
enjoyable as well as significant.
ancy Mulready pract1ced g1vmg breaths while Angela Casteneda gave chest compres-

Joanna Morris reads the step while Kim Smith followed through.

AcademJcs 111

�A big election issue of 1984 was
the nationwide controversy
concerning the quality of
education m America. Numerous
newspaper articles and newscasts
made it evident the popular
opinion was that students just
weren't learning all they should.
WHS faculty members had definite
opinions, too.

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D'JSC
• US'S T.'h e

English department head, Ann
Hawker, stated, "I don't think the
opportunity for education is
Jacking. I think it's more of a Jack
of motivation on the students
part." She emphasized that for
students who were motivated
there were classes that challenged
their skills, taught them abstract
thinking, and prepared them for.
further education. Mrs. Hawker
also thought that the majority of
students seemed to have only the
desire to 'get by', "They don't
want the challenge of some of the
more difficult classes."
Math teacher, Ken Rite, added, "I
don't think that students are
actually scoring lower on
standardized tests. It's just that
there are more 'average' students
who are also taking the tests."

Mrs. Hawker bnefs Janis Barber on the basics of College Prep. English.

1121Academics

James Sharpe heats a Silver mtrale solution over a bunsen burner.

�Decline In Education
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Cy nth1a Hill types a Fortran program.

Psychology instructor, Don Jorgensen, pointed out,
"Students today tend to think that the goal of
education is to be entertained. School isn't supposed
to be for entertainment. I think students forget this.
We have to learn to set our priorities." Mr. Jorgensen
believed school should provide more of a challenge
for above average students while providing life skills
for average students. "I think everyone in our society
needs to learn to live up to their potential," he
emphasized.

Don Koslowski uses hydrochlonc ac1d to test an unknown solution.

'

As a result of the controversy the school board
increased graduation requirements for the 1984-1985
school year. The requirements include one semester
of fine arts or foreign language, six semesters of
English, four semesters of math, two semesters of
P.E., four semesters of science, and four semesters of
history. In addition, a policy was instituted that
would require all students to attend school for six
periods instead of five, with advanced students
carrying six classes and the rest carrying five classes
and a mandatory study hall. The board also requested
that the individual departments investigate the
specific amount of subject matter being taught to
determine if there was an increase in the quality of
education. In any case, it appeared changes toward a
more traditional curriculum at WHS were inevitable.

Academ1c. 113

�Widefield Offers
Variety Of
Academic Classes
The display case for National
Education week showed several academic, educational
classes aside from the normal
social studies, math, science
and English curriculum. Included in Widefield's "out of
the ordinary," classes were
U.S. and Foreign foods, Psychology of Communications,
Astronomy, Environmental
Chemistry, and Lab Psychology.

Astronomy, as Brian Til on found out, mvolved more than star ses. ions,
where students actually viewed the stars.

Chemistry classes mvolved Jab work in which expenments were
conducted and the results recorded.
114/Academics

�One of the things aide orma Pate helped sophomores Dav1d
Cook and Darren R1chards learn was how to run the copy machme.

Senior Mike Shandik learned how to develop film, make prints, and take
portraits m his photography class.

A Variety Of
Computer Classes
Available At

WHS
Tom Heath was one of many
students who took a computer
class from the variety that
were offered at WHS. According to Mr. Larry Henry, Widefield offered the best program
compared to all other high
schools in the area.
"Students need to know how to
use a computer because they
are becoming more important
everyday," stated Mr. Henry.

Academics / 115

�ACT Preparation Available
The ACT (American College
Test) is a national test given to
juniors and senior planning to
attend college. Both the ACT
and the SAT (Schola tic Aptitude Test) are given imply to
test general knowledge and determine level of ability.

the tests. It's very much like
preparing yourself for an athletic event. "The course are
there to increase te t readiness," stated Mr. Joan Abrahamson. tudents planning to
attend college are required to
take the ACT SAT testing program. Students receiving high
Widefield High chool offers scores on one or two of the matwo mini courses and two maxi jor test often result jn valuable
courses per year to prepare stu- academic scholarships.
dents by making them feel confident and more relaxed before

Senior Angie Kawai takes notes m English.

116 Academics

Seniors Kim M1kec and J1m Baxlon work on an EnglJsh as.«ignmC'nl.

�Mrs. ~Vadley d1. cus. es denvalives.

SC'nwrs Mark Bernman and Debbie Davis concentrate on the lecture'.

Semors Janis Barber and Karen Beattie are hard at work on thC'Ir
a. signmC'nls.

Academics 117

�Astronomy
Class
Majors In
Stars
A most energetic and outgoing
teacher, Mr. Jim Skadden, has
taught astronomy for six years.
Astronomy is a combination of
physics, math, and other physical sciences. Class prerequisite were advanced math and
a basic knowledge of chemistry. The class learned about the
different types of telescopes,
constellations, and major stars.
Mr. Skadden was quoted as saying, "My favorite part of the
class is the star sessions. "

Mr. Skadden shows some students the constellations on a celestrial sphere.

Senior Rita Delage and JUnior Wendy Rumovitz gaze
up to the hea vens.

118/ Academics

�Michele Shupe shows her teddy, Pooh two, the path to the star. .

Michele Shupe
Studies Stars
If you had seen a "stary" eyed
brunette with brown eyes you
would have known her name
was Michele Shupe, one of Mr.
Skaddens star astronomy stuaents. When asked what she
did in astronomy class she answered, "We went on star sessions. We also did a project on
one of the planets. " she added,
"My absolute favorite part of
astronomy class was getting up
at 5:00 to go on a star session
with my teddy bear!"

Astronomy students Tom Heath and George Bedel chart the stars.

Academics/ 119

���Ja;&gt; AdneJ
Epifama Afala&gt;a
Pam Akms
Knsten All&gt;erter
Clara Alberts
Chuck Ale&gt;ander

,'1-fike Al~er
Cas...::andra Ailen
Vance Almeida
Jose Ancheta
Roger Ancheta
L1sa Anderson

Robert Ander.:&lt;on
:;am Anderson
Andrew Ameola
,\!Jchael
Applegate
R1ch Applegate
::)tt'phame
Applegate

Afatthew
Arbogast
.\1Jchelle Arcilano
Karon
Armstrong
.'1-fark Arrasmllh
Kmda Asher
Arthur Baca

Janet Baca
Sherry Bagwell
Tamm1: Bailard
Wayne Balthazor
KeiN Baker
Dawn Baptiste

Chns BaraJa.&lt;:
Robert Barbour
Cheryl Barnett
Leero~· Barnett
Susan Bates
Belmda Beeson

122;Sophomores

�Keith Beggs
Barb Behrend

Theresa Bell
'.flche/le
BenJamm

Tma Berkhoff
Scoll Berner
Jame:;; Berry
Joe B1lodeau
and•· Boese
Valei·1e
Bowman

Angela
Brambila
Karl Brennan
Glen Brown
Tlffanv Brown
Laun£.
Browmng
Gabnel
Br_1-ant

Stacy
Brzezm;;ki
Chns Burgess
Elherl Burle\'
,UJchel/e
·
Burrow
Scott Bw&gt;hong
Michelle
But lie

Debra
Buxmann
Darm Buys
Michael
Caldwell
Knn Callahan
Jay Campbell
Chnslina
Cardenas

Sophomore 123

�'f'ro.&gt; Cardenas
Roxanne
Care1·
Cher~·J
Carli;le
Bn·an Ca\·Jor
•
Debbie
Chandler
Kaycey
Chapman
Anna Chavez
\fanuel
Chavez
.\!Jchelle
Cohrs

Annette Cole
Shell_v Collms
Eugene
Colwell
TelJie
Connollv
Dand Cook
Dave Cooper

Phillip
Coppock
Becky
Cordero
S\·Jvia
Cordova
Ken Crochet
Don Culhvan

Dianna Cul\'er
Andv
Czarmecki
Patti Dalley
Todd Daubert
Amy Davis
Frank DavJs

1241Sophomores

�J1m Dav1s
Rhonda Da v1s
Wendy Dean
Deeann Deason
Lnm Decker
Don DeGraffe

Tom· DeGuch1
Alan Delotelle
,\f1chael Denoto
JfiChele DNw1ler
TanJa Docherty
Debb1e
Donaldc'0/1

John Dono\·an
Raeh·nn Dov,:d
V/Jllfam Duran
Allen Dmrak
Tina EastlJck
Debbra Eck

Kathw Emmell
~11chacl Ernst
Bomta Evans
Andrea Fab1an
Eveh·ne Fallh
A!atthev.· Faraci

Gary Fauson
Andrea Fellner
M1dge Felty
D1anc FJCdler
Roberta Fltt}e
Debra Flouson

JfJchelle ForneY
Leroy ForsytheSash
Tracy Fraley
Lonlee Fuller
Yick1e Gabard1
Tracy Ga/lacher

Sophomores 125

�Kathy
Gallav.:a;
Glona Ga//el(o
Pam Gal/lip
T1m Galusha
DarrC'll
Gam hie
Katrma
Games

Patnc1a
Garner
Kathy Carnell
Tann Gilham

Fred GJiman
Phillip
GJLtmg..;;
\Jichellc
Gladden

Earnest
Godbee
Gregor;'
Godinez
Mtchelle Cams

n'il/Jam
Goo/sb~·

Pam Gordon
F~·onne Goss

Jeanne GrabJ!I
Pat Graham
Robert
Gnmmeu

Allen Guest
John Haas
Jerrod Hall
R1chard Hall
John
Hancheck
Carlos Handy

126/Sophomores

�Doug Hantelman
Hans HardiCk
,\.fona Hardy
Debora Harmon
Anthony
llarnson
Doug Hart

Glenella Hase
Johnny Hearlson
Sadme Hear/son
Va/ene
Heckathorn
Renee
l!emingson
Jim Henn

Tamm~· Henson
Rick Hicks
Donna Hill

Pete Hill
Tma Hill
J!Jke Hinkle

Chns Hix;;on
Eileen Hogue
Betty Ho/lmg

Eu!(ene Ho/Jister
Karen Hoisted
Fred Hostetler

Sophomores 127

�Melii"sa Hotchk1ss
Enc Howe/
Sherri Huff
Carol Hutchms
Laurel Lynn
Hughes
Phyllis Hunt

Ray lgou
Derrick Jack. on
Andrew Jaeger
Ernest JaramJ/Jo
Robert Jenkms
Ryan Jenkms

T1mothv Jensen
Liwra lent
Joe Jepiey

Angela Johnson
Chense Johnson
~'1rguua Johnson

James Jones
Oleta Jones
Ron Jones

Eleanor Jose
Alfred Juvera
PatricJa Karmade

128/Sophomores

�Kim Keatmg
Billy Keene
Jonny Keller
Jeff Kellmg
Debby Kellner
Kimberly Kelly

Mike Kidder
Dons Kiemtz
Lmda K~emtz
Yvonne Kimminau
Robert Kirk

Conme Klme
Kim Kreb

James Kuck
Lori LaBare

Blll Lannigan
James Large
Jamie Larkin
Chns Larreau
Randy Lasselle
Chnstlne Lassiter

TimOthr Lawron••&lt;&gt;•
Beth Leach
Angela Leanna
Lenny Ledford
Janet Leslle
Mike Leslle

Sophomore,; 129

�John Lewis
Rand) Lewis
Tanya Len:1s

Sanna L1pponen
Sharon
Llewellyn
Pleshetta Loftin

Kelly Lollar
Terr; Loskoski
David Lovato

Stewart Lowell
James Luedeke
Joev Afaestas
Zeraldi;Je Mafnas
Elizabeth
,\Jannerberg
,\fartm Manuszak

.Martma ;uarkus
Harry Martm
Jenmfer .Martin
Joel Martm
Phillip !tfartinez
Robert .Martinez

Renee Mata
Wilfreda l'rfatos
Maria .\fattson
Andy Matuszak
Faye
McChristian
Bob McCord

1301Sophomores

�Elite Sophomore Is Rewarded
:,onJa .UcCOl'
Anthony
JfcCray
Domw
,'\.tcDowe/1

Brenda
,\fcGwre
Mmd.&gt;
JfcGwre
Tonya
JfcKennon

Dernck
.UcMi/Jan
Tamm1e
.'1-fc\rJcker
Tma .1\Jc Wane

Don Jfedan.
Ciana Med1na
Melame Meese
Gregory
Me/Jus
Jerry .Uercado
.\lomea
.\1encle
Gary .Uernll
Jenny
.UJckelson
Kristm Jf1kec
JfJchael 1Jller

Andrew
Jfm;ares
Allan
Mmnehan
\'1ctorw Mock
Tensa i\foffltt
M1ke Iohilo

Sophomores 131

�'hen foore
Danrl ,\Toran
Ph1l ~fortoro
Kel'm Jfullms
Lynelle .\funn
Knsla Murph_...

Pal '&gt;furphy
Cathy Nallmg
B11Jy Nance
M1chelle :'\C'al
JaJ Seslle
Jfatt Xewe

Sharon SewC'/Jvn
Ch1p , ·cwman
Sally N1mmo
BernadellC' Siler
Terry Xorman
Jfichael Norns

Andrea
Ochsenschlager
SomchaJ Odom
John Odum

1\.fano OlJ ver
Tawnw Olsen
L1sa Ormond

Demse Ornl/
Dand Orllz
Rodne:-: Owen

132/Sophomores

�Lisa Pacheco
Lawrence
PadJlla
Kathy
Parmelee
Lmda Parns
Brei Patterson
n·a~·ne

Pat.terson

Angela
Perkms
Isa~ah Phil!Jp.-.
Shawna Pogue
Trudv Poland
Ste~o·e Polasek
Regma
Pollard

Lorrame
Pompa
Audra Pool
Jill Pope
Dand Powell
]l,fomca Presha
Debbie Pnce

L;nn
Pntchard
Steve
Pushchak

]',felody Qwnn
Kellh
Racmov.:sk1

Steve
Ragulsky
Demse
Ramirez

Sophomores 133

�Darvl Randall
J1inmy Rash
Bnan Rea
,\f1ke Reed
Don.1ld Reynolds
Jeanme R1ce

Steve R1chards
L1 a R1g~by
Edgardo R10s
AI Rivera
Cra1g Roberds
Robert Robmson

Ralph Rodnguez
Shern Rohde
Larr)' Rojas

Lawrence Roll
Peggy Rollms
Cheryl Romero

lvfomca Romero
Robert Root
Robyn Rosemark

Cynthia Ros1ere
Heather Ros.
Bobb~· Rossell
Kim Rwz
Jeanme Saavedra
.\Jichael Sadley

134/Sophomores

�Ron Sage
Dommie
Sanchez
Mike
Sanderson
Chris
Sandoval
Eliza Santos
Tim Schaffer

Bettina Scholl
LonJ· Schuster
Tro~· Schwent
Patty Scott
Michelle
Semans
Troy Shade

Tracy
Sheffield
Kathryn
Shelton
Sheila Shonka
Mary Siedge
Shonna
Simons
Ed Singhisen

Tamm•·
skibba
Paul Skurdahl
Janien Smith
Kim Smith
Pamla Smith
Roxann
Stroehl

1\.fichelle
Sua via
Rena Swanson

Eric Swihart
Randal Swink

Sophomores; 135

�Robert :::;pah
Richard Spessard
Dwna Spi&lt;1dlm
Bt•lmda Sprmger
Chnstma
Spnnkel
Janet Staatz

Enc Stanlev
Patnc1a Steffens
Ben Ste\'en..,\fark Stevens
Lowt•/1 Stewart
Duane Stokes

Sahrma 'I'a.IJeron
VJclOna Tappan
Robert Taylor
Talntha T1rons
John Tubwlo
,\1JChP/lc Tullos

Roberta Valdez
Carmen Valverde
Felix Valverde
Debbie VIalpando
Gina VICk
Carol VJ{(Il

~am Wadle
AliCia Wagner
Bn·an \X.'alker
iulic ~Valker
WC'ndy \Valker
Kimberly
Watson

Knstme Waszil
Scan Waszll
,'\.farw Waters
Alan Watson
Ron Watson
Lmnie ~~/ayland

136/Sophomores

�Kathy Weber
Mike Webster
Laura Wedel
Russel Weekly
Craig Welton
Stephen
Whittaker

James Wider
TrudJ
W1derstrom
Sean Willett
Rhonda Williams
Carla Wilson
Clmt Wllson

John Wlltse
Thomas Windley
Cynth1a Winder
Chris Winter
Steve Winter
Teddy Witcher

Delman
Woodrum
Stacy Woodrum
Earl Worth
Dannv
Wurdemann
Johnny Yates
Denise Yerkey

Susan Yarnell
Scott Yetter
Phil Yokeum

Erin Lee Yost
Sean Young
Tern Young

137 Sophomores

���Forerunner Makes Glittering Memories
"It teaches you responsibility
more than anythmg else, "
replied Alicia ~Vainright.
What was she talking about?
The yearbook staff. of course.
These students put hours of
dedicated, hard work into the
production of the school's
annual. This included
interviewing, writing copy,
drawing page designs, and
having the pressures of
meeting deadlines.

140/Yearbook

Alicia, the Editor-in-Chief.
along with the Assi tant
Editor, Jill Brickner,
conducted most of the
classroom activities such as
helping on copy, page designs.
photo selection, cropping. and
business relations with the
publishing company.
The class achieved the
satisfaction of accomplishing a
difficult task. As quoted by
Alicia. ''I think the best thing

about this is, while everyone
is looking through the annual
for the first time, the
yearbook staff is looking back
with pride saying, 'This is my
work!"
The staff sold space to
advertising patrons, and
parent pa trans. and sponsored
the Annual Fun Run in order
to help defray the cost of the
yearbook.

�Staff Produces Gladitorial
nn\.s editor during her ;umor year, and
the EdJtor-~n-Chwf in her semor year,
Karc&gt;n hopes her expenence Will help
her pursue a career in the .Journalism
field. She plans to v.:nte aJ)(I hopefully
work hc&gt;r way towards the posllion of
Elillor. 'he&gt; plans on gomg to UCCS for
I wo years and then to CU at Boulder to
complc&gt;le hc&gt;r degree. In her spare tune,
Karc&gt;n wntes for the Colorado Sprmgs
Sun Tc&gt;mpo Page.

Karen Grogan's mo t Important activIt)' IS bemg on the Gladitonal staff. As
the Edttor-m-Ch1ef for her .Jr. l!Jgh
school paper. ophomore reporter,

Nor only IS. he mvolved wah the new paper. but she is also a Swdelll Council
representative, Secretary of Interact.
Treasurc&gt;r of NHS. Secretary of the Sclc&gt;nce Club. Squad Leader for the Flag
Corp, and IS a member of the fath Club.

The main purpose of the journalism staff
was to produce the school newspaper. the
Gladitorial. The staff reported news,
facts, features. and opinions on topics
that influence the school. Assistant Editor Claudine Rein said, "We tried to produce a newspaper about every three
weeks, and averaged about twenty articles per paper.
She added. ''To be a good journalist you
have to be outgoing, friendly, aggressive,
and be a quality writer so that the article
is interesting to the reader." When asked
what was different about this staff, sponsor Lana Smith replied, "This staff was
more organized and worked more as a
team than staffs of previous years."

Front Row: Karen Grogan. Claudme Hein, Kim Mikec. Clara Clark, Gma Vick.
Rena Swanson. M1ddle row: Angie .Jones. Wendy Dean, Darnn Bender, Laura
Dykes, Chris Scott. Felicia Booth. Back row: M1ke Perna, Dale Bender.

•'r11ke Perna consult&lt;; !rfr. Thompkins before completmg
his arucle.

~ewspaper/141

�School Years Success Determined By Student Cabinet
"Student Cabinet was one of
the major groups determinging
the success of the school year!"
said Mr. Ralph Johnson, sponsor.
Student Cabinet sponsored
many all-city activities held
once a month, including Student Exchange, and all-city talent show, and an all-city art
show. in which every school in
the league participated.
Tim Vigli, all-city representative. was chosen by 500 students around Colorado as all
state president. Mr. Johnson as
well as the Student Cabinet noticed that this brought much
publicity to WHS and made this
years cabinet more successful.

Front: Lisa Foster, Brenda Towles, .\findy
lrigil, cott Stance.
l'rfJddle: Tommy Hovasse. .. 'ancy J't.fulrcady, Giorgio Leon-Guerrero. Cheryl Paul, Angie
Segura. Rick Hicks. Back Sandy Stanec, Karen Beattie, Ste~·e Crochet, Alicia Wamnght,
Shelly Joyce.

Senior Council Was More Active
"This senior council had a sincere desire to do more and to be
more active. They were a great
bunch of students and I enjoyed
workin- with them," commented Miss Jo Knopf, sponsor.
The senior council sponsored a
skating party, and fund raisers
for the Outstanding Glad Scholarship.
Kris Belcher, class president.
commented that the council
made many efforts to help seniors gain a feeling of belonging
and being wanted.
"I think our senior council
came together more and
worked well as a group as the
year progressed. We represented the "Class of 1984" very
well," added Kris Belcher.
142/Student Cabinet, Senior Student Council

Front: Shelly Joyce, Young Ok YI. Chen Huston. l'rfiddlc:
Karen Grogan. Nicole Thibault. Back: Tony Chaffm, Kns
Belcher, Caryn Cross.

�Junior Class
Ignited Spirit
"In order to get something done
you have to have pride in what
your doing," stated junior representative, Jeff Moore. Over
the course of the year the council worked hard to ignite spirit
m the school. ''We're gonna
bring Widefield Pride Inside' to
the students," stated Moore.
This group of very unique individuals always kept pushing to
make things better. ''We're all
for the students," stated president John Odum, "and in the
words of our famous Thomas
Jefferson, 'That's a government well rooted in its people."'

If there was one thing the sophomore council intended on domg durmg their term it was
raising school spirit. Their
number one priority was to
make sure the Junior-Semor
Prom was the best. Money for
the prom came from games and
dances. During the year they
attended a leadership conference where they learned leadership skills, group dynamics,
and how to build school spirit.
"Pride is the basis of an enduring school, and we plan to endure,'' stated president Lori
Decker. "We plan to make sure
there's no understatement in
the old cliche 'Widefield Pride
Inside"', stated sponsor Al
Derby.

Front: ::&gt;helly Collms. Ju/w ~i/alker. Bernadette Siler, Lon Decker. Back: Rena J!ata. R1ck
1/Jcks, Wendy Walker, Todd Daubert
Jwllor. Sophomore Student Council 143

�NHS Unique
And Fun
Group
''They're all a little different.'' said Mr. Grant
Taggard, sponsor of the National Society. This
group consisted of students who excelled in
academics, leadership. service, and character.
President Karen Beattie felt this group had
been more fun than in the years past - "Like
the time I drove 5 mph down Academy Blvd.
with 250 balloons tied in the back of my
truck."
Selling balloons and sponsoring the Sweetheart Dance were a couple of ways NHS
raised money. They used the money for their
formal and informal inductions, a cash contribution to the Deaf and Blind School, a donation to Widefield High School to be used by all
to enjoy. They also gave two student body
assemblies and helped other clubs in need.

144/ NHS

Front: Desiree Ortiz, Linda Bwtka, Alicia ~Vamright. She1la Lew1s, Nancy !1-fulread.&gt;. Reveille lVnght. 2nd: Venus
Lowe, Chen Huston. Lyla Myers. Lorrame Bosse, Lisa Games. Jamie Wilson. 3rd: Ang1e Segura, Lmda Billman.
Gary Arrasmith. Mark Bernman. Loretta Lofgren, Jill Bnckner. Karen Beattie. Back: Marcel Hunter, Darrm
Bender. Kns Belcher, Paul Hollendorfer. Dana Bell. Scott Wiebke.

�Js

Photographers Flash

"Photography
a developing
class without many negative
comments!'' said Mr. James
Skadden, sponsor.
Photographs were taken for
the .'learbook and newspaper
by class members. One did not
have to be a professional photographer to get in the class. or
even know how to use a camera. The class goals included
learning the basics of photography and developing skills for
taking photos that were good
enough to be sold. In addition.
students learned to spot subjects that had impact and take
photographs that grab one's attentiOn.

Front: Rav Cornmcsscr, Brt'Iula Short Middle: .John Schader, Jcc~n P1crre Snulh, i.J .1 H'I/!J,ml&lt;&gt;. ,\farllla L'mqng. Jot' Lall·e/1. Back. Chi!rlcs La.\!C're, J&gt;arnck P1crce. \likcShe~ndlk, Bcth
He( art.~. G.1iJ Conh•y, Stcphilmc Fcaman. f&gt;C'tra \Ioore. John We,ltherbee. llu"'klc Fcnmng
\ot i'JclllrC'd. Donna.!
e"-'
rs"'".- -

Charile LaMere and Marlita
Umipig. two members of the
class agreed that ''},fr. Skaddcn
is very understanding, and his
teaching techniques are efficient. He is also a very creative
teacher."

1'.11 Pierce and Char!Jt• I.a \lcre check JlhOlO:&lt; far en/arguu:.

l'1ckie Fenmng sneak.•II"Olmd lO cMch U/b!lSJIC( l
rng • wdents for c,1nd/Cis.
Photograph\ 1·15

�Interact Served The Community
Interact. sponsored by Rotary
International, served the community through their Halloween trick-or-treating for children 111 the hospital and coordinating lVidefield's participation
in the Walk for Mankind.
Since Interact was sponsored
by Rotar.Y International, they
were required to accomplish

certain objectives: One project
promoting world understanding. two projects promoting the
community, and holding at
least two meetings per month.
Throughout the year, Interact
displayed their philosophy that
it is more important to think
about others than themselves.

-

146/Interact

Front: Christy Unger. Kelly Oswald, James Laurson. Elizabeth Aaron. D,w;n Roberts, Jrll Bnckner Mrddle: Todd
Adams. Tma Stewart. Cathy Adams, Mike Perna. Lorrame Bosse, Venus Lowe, K1m Mikec, Karen Gro!(an. Todd
McGee. Gmo Lerner. Tim l\.fcGee. Dale Waterson. Back: Wayne Cantv.,;eJJ. Steve Jlfathia.-, Angie Segura, Eric
.r..1arcum, Loretta Lofgren.

�Today's Student-Tomorrow's Leader
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) encouraged
members to participate in the
development of home, business. and communitJ'. ParticipatiOn fostered growth of competent, aggressive business
leaders while assisting students
in the estabJic;;hment of their occupational goals.

Front· Bng&lt;'ltl' Jacobs, EIIzaheth Aaron. Des1ree Ortiz Richard Owt'ns. Ange!Jque Toledo, Stephame \1eda.r. Lorramc Bo.&lt;:"t'. Uichel/e :::acnz. l'amcla :::mah. 2nd: Mrs. Barbara :;nnth. Jpnmfer
tc~rtm. Ton) a \!cKennon. ~'1cki A' ers. !'am Delane'. Dmne [{osm&lt;:ki. J.-;lmwr Jo. c. !.orne llillhou."l'.
Ant hom IcCra.r 3rd· Anmc Gordon. \tanc Gavm. Li. a Ko/IJerg. L1. a Bacharach. a end1· Dean.
I&gt;.mn Bc~pti tc. Back: \'vonll&lt;' Za valne!. Rose I.arkm. V.mnelte I'&lt;Jr,;ons. H m nc Cant well. ll end~
Rumo\'il:Z James Lazm::cn. Enc \farcum. !'odd Adams. fr,.;. \anc1 H adc. •
·

Sponsored by Mrs. Nancy
\Vade and Mrs. Barbara Smith.
one of the group's goals was to
raise money for a scholarship
for an outstandmg FBLA member. Spec1al activities included
a visJt to the court house and
talks with various . . peakers
from different areas of business. This included real estate
specialists, stock brokers. and
legal secretaries. For H alloween, FBLA held a party for the
children of S.A. \Vi/son School.
At the party. members furnished children with trick-or treat bags of candy.

Uo ·e Larkin. mem/)('1', H emt1· Humo~ 11z. pre..o:uf&lt;•m: Des,rec OrtiZ. ..;ecretar;.
,\annecce Par.&lt;:on,·. trea,·urer: Lorne l!JIIhou."t'. reporter. Elizabeth Aaron liistvnan, Bn!!t'lte Jacob". fund rmsmg chairman.

Ro i' Larkm. u e., the tran.·cr1ber for her .;;hart hand home"c,rk

FBLA J./7

�Spanish Club Savors Culture
The Spanish Club, sponsored
by Mr. Ray Sanchez. was represented equally by all three
classes. Outings included a trip
to Elitch Gardens, eating at
Afexican restaurants. and attending cultural events.
Members did not have to studv
Spanish, though most had. J'\.fr.
Sanchez felt that students
joined because of an interest in
the culture and language. or because of previous exposure to
the language.

Front: .\Ilk&lt;' \fa) ..AllgJC' .-.;eS?"ura. (;wrew l.&lt;'on-Guern'ro. Hac/;. John \'
Spamsh 14S

. )J/1 !'ope. F.nc \l,lrr um D.rna 8&lt;'11.

�Front: l11kc }'outz, Kf'll\ Courno\ cr. Bon me Rf'lancourt. Rene \fata. Tamnll' Woollc\ . .Tame:&gt; l nhehaun Back·
Jean Pu•rre ::imllh. C'h~1s Roche,:;ter. LI a Gamcc:. John llanchcck • .JarmC. W1lson: Dcnetra Prmpton. A/Jew
H'&lt;lllll'lght

Mystique Attracts
French Club
The French Club meetmgs
were very special. sometimes
held b:v just candlelight to add
mystique. Before entering a
meetmg. members had to know
the correct password. lVhen all
were present the meetings began with the French national
anthem. "Le Marse11laJse". At
the meetings members learned

of the esthetic aspects of
France.
Mr. R1chard Luna, sponsor. said
that members n·orked to make
their ranks which varied all of
the way from lieutenant to Chevalier. That meant doing different kinds of assignments.

\Tr. Lun,1 Ill deep thought.
French Club 149

�German Club Self-Supportin
The German club, sponsored b_,_.
. \fr.
.
Robert Senner£, was a selfsupported group. They made
moneJ' by sellmg both Gummy
Bears and neH' cola flavored
gummy candy. The club enJoyed
hikes. picnics, and Ice skating.
They participated in an O'ktobcrfist at Palmer High School

With other German clubs in the
area. At the end of the year, they
went to a German restaurant to
experience German cuic;me.
The club tried to involve their
German pareJJts and the German
community m their activilles.

Fronl row Tm.J. UcH'aynt'. .Barb B£'hrend !EnlC'rtamm£'llt Chwrm,.mJ. I'.JLLI A&lt;~ron. E/J,~ah£'lh Aaron. LeC'rcH BarnC'£1
( l'r.•,·JrfentJ. \'1 on Ill' Go .;;, Back ro11 ·.Hr. :;,•nnf'rl. :;,\I~ 1.1 Cordm a. Th&lt;'rt' J Bell (S£'c ret,u:\ J '&gt;.1 l11a /.C'&lt;;OJ a. AnmC' Gordon
\land (;d"ll1 H'encf1 Rumol'llZ, Chn lin on

I fiO G£'rm,.m Clu/J

�Club
Ebony
Continues
Growth
The importance of Club
Ebony was to try to make
others recognize and be
sensitive to all minority
groups at Widefield.

Front: Tammy Bowers, Lisa Game.. Chn~ fOI'TOI\, Ueliissa H'oodrum, Stcphame Feam,m, 1\.fary
fc \·e1/.•'1-!Idd/e: Anthony .\.leGray. Debbie Pnce, Sheyla Lewi.&lt;:. Back Guuse ::&gt;mith, Clara Clark,
John Eddy, Vmcc Pollard. Gail Con/e.~. Jfike Xorns.

Ebony's goals were to
continue to allow their club
the chance to grow. Ebony
held many activities at ~VHS.
They raffled $50.00 worth of
gas, held a dance and a
fashion show, and sponsored
the ''Miss Ebony" contest in
the spring. The money earned
was used to set up a
scholarship find for an
outstanding member.

'I'IJuanda HarYey, secretat~v treasurer, and Alicia Duren, vJceprestdent, show that they are proud Ebony members.

This was ,'.fr. Davtd Thompkms' first yeJ.r as Ebony's sponsor and his
~'~nlllc proved he like it.

Ebony 151

�Marching Band Requires
Devotion

Drummer" gel wg&lt;'lher before Jn'cJCllre.

LOJ-" Rtcl.' and Shanna I Jughes partu lf!i lc Ill a parade

JS2 \Iarchmg JJand

Before l.'llll.'nng the fwld lOreht'ilrse a fteld show. Afarchm![

�At football games, the teams
down on the field are not the
only ones grueling and grinding away. The members of
marching band work just as
hard. Practices consist of playing rehearsal, exercises to limber up muscles for different
moves, parade marching rehearsal. and putting together

shows.
Instructor Earl Berglund believed that devotion was a most
important quality necessary for
marching band because of the
time mvoved. He added that
students also needed pride in
themselves and lots of energy.

By marching arounrl the bu.., loop. memhcrs pracuct' parade formalwn.

Jfarchmg Band 153

�Symphonic Band
Pursues Musical Excellence
Symphonic Band which was
team taught by Mr. Carl
Berglund and Miss Roxanne
Bates included Sophomores,
Juniors. and Seniors, and
Consisted of ninety-three
talented young people. The
band helped to raise money to
go to and participate in the
Durango Fine Arts Festival
on April 25. 26, and 27.

From row .\fs. R Bates, Mr. E. Berglund. C. Pollard. S Amrme. D.. Anderson. C Huston. L. JlJce. M. Mee e, D. Wedel, \f .\leGum&gt;. I Koib&lt;'rp. J Caylor. G Crouse U Harrison, J
.\toms. 2nd row· 5. Hu~rhes. ,\1 Waters, IV. Walker, C. Allen. J. Jarns. \1. Alger. E. Lane, L. Wedel. A Kreps T Bishop, S. t'arne/1, K Brown,,\ Hear/son. R Rosemark ( Mt•dina. S
Park. R Cha&gt;·ez. E. Hogue, S. Graham. L. Schu.&lt;cer. J Pope. I. PhJI!Jps 3rd row G. ArrasmJLh, M \fJIJcr. A Odum. I.. RoJaS. B. Tilson. J. Gaster. B .\'ance. S C Odum. C 'uthl'rland. K
Webb. T ,\farunez..\1. Rae/. J. Welty, A . Baily. R Ken von. C /..often. G .'tft•/m&lt;, E. SmghJS&lt;'Il, K l'arme/('('.J. Carter. I,. Dl'Cker. C Watson Back IY&gt;~&lt; A Antrola. H Uartm. R Shull, S
Wiebke. I. Colon. J Ham IliOn. M . Gladden. A Ju&gt;·cra. 'r Schwenz, T Ko.&lt;rnskJ, S Longbrake, S. .\ollie, J llanul!on. J. Carlsen. J Raub. M Sanr.z, \f lfJ/Jer. C Handy M Arrasm•th. D.
Grogan. S Read. T Bergman.

154/Symphomc Band

�Elite Wind Ensemble
Undertakes Greater
Challenges

Wind Ensemble, directed by
Ms. Bates and Mr. Earl Berglund, required its members to
be in Symphonic Band, too.
All 38 members had to audition to be a member of the
band.

music which was composed
for smaller groups, so that
there was usually only one
player playing each part.

The band gave several concerts. but one of the most important aims was to succeed
~Vind Ensemble was a special well in the Durango Fine Arts
symphonic group that played Festival, last April.

Front: Mr. Rarl Berglund Jo lorn..;. Cmdy Pollclrd. Shawn Amrme, Jud.~ llam11lon. Chl'n llusron. Suz1 LC'giC'Ilt:'r. LOJ.&lt;: R1cc. Debby
Waddell. if~. Ro;x,mnl' Bates. 2ntl: Pal Lt&gt;tJb, Cancil SC'h1ro. Kathv Webb. TolJV \IartlllC'Z, Ed Ewert. Richard Kl'mon. Jomca Cnrtcr.
Slc~t' llc•.ui. '!'om Bl'rgm,1n. 3nl: Gary Arrasmllh. Brwn Tilson· Allwrdml' Odum. Jun Gaster. Kyle llutch1son. ·John Ca.~ lor. Garv
Crouse. Back Stel'(.' Longbrake. Honda ~fartm. Israel Colon. ~colt H'wlikl'. !leY Shull. Don;Jid Grogm1. Jaml's C.1rlsen. \farsha/1
\IJI/cr.

\fembers of H'lllrl Ensemble work on mus1c at pr,ICCICt'

Sle\'l' I.ongbr.lkl' gn•es 11 Jus all durmg a practiCE.

Wl/ld Ensemble 155

�Band Recreates Golden Oldies
The music that was heard at
assemblies &gt;~.as most likely
that of the Stage/Jazz band.
They also pla;ed at the Pikes
Peaks Communit.v College
~Vinter Ball. and other \'arious club organizations. The
band played mostly popular
tunes from the '20's to the
'40's such as. the sounds of
Glenn Miller and other big
bands.
The band. instructed by 1\-!r.
Earl Berglund. consisted of
twenty-three people who
had to audition to be selected.

Front: Tab.~ t1Jartmcz. Kathy \\'ebb. Second· Ccmdace Schrro. Rrchard l\.en} on. Thom.Is Berman, Debbu•
Wedel, Ed J&lt;:ln'rl, James Carlsen J.farshal J.trllt&gt;r. John Cm·lor. Thrrd· f'atrrck Lcub. Bnan Trl. on. Alber
rlmt' Odom. Gary Arra:&gt;mrlh, Kyle lfutchr.-on. Suzy Legicacr. D.ne Cooper. Last I raf'l Colon. Scott
Wrcbke. Re\ Shull. J,1mC's Gaster, and Jfr. Berglund.

156 Stage' JJ.md

Gary Arrasmilh c!Jsplays one of hrs
many tah&gt;nts.

Slillt' Band pia.~ s irllle bro11 n ;ug durrng an ,1ssem/Jly

�Front llhond&lt;l Hartm, K,llh.~ Parma/c('. .fame Carlsen, .\-farsha/1 Jfii/er.
Gar:~ Arra mllh, .lwf.l Hamilton. 'Ji·oy ::;ch\~'('IJl. H.wk: J.,rml Colon. '/'om
Hl'rgm,m. Scali W('i/Jk('. F:cflth L111(', Laura Glmldm. John Cinlor, TJ;n•ul
::;rm·a/1
•

Interests
Peak
For the first tlme m it's three
.vear histor:v (because of heightened interest in the class) lVHS
had two Percussion Ensembles.
Each ensemble. taught by 1\fr.
Earl Berglund. consisted of approximately eighteen members. J?uring the _-r.,.·ear they attended eight contests. and varwus music competitions. Competition included the Durango
Fine Arts Festival April 25th.
26th, and 27th.

::::.cou II CJl&gt;k&lt;' .md .John &lt;'a.' lor take&gt; cfln rt1on frnm the leader.

J&gt;crrLI ·.-1011 f:n.-emlJ/c 1 i7

�Concert Choir
Performs
Concert Choir. which was
taught by i\.frs. Anna Hamre.
Con. i. ted of approximately
seventv members and had four
concerts. The 1982-1983 school
year was the first year Concert
Choir was a prerequisite to other choirs. Mrs. Hamre stated,
"the students developed their
skills, learned music literature
and related music to other arts,
historv. and literature, "while
they "'·ere in the class...
From: ~fr. Hamre. Marus Sanez. Lorrame Pompa. \11ke D1cker.on. 'ion;a Copeland. Ju/Je Walker.
TabJtha Irons, V~ elle Week.,, D(•bbJC Pnce. Ch,mdl Bosrh. Lary/ee (;ood, \fs. We tcott 2nd: 1{,1£hryn ~helton, Rhonda Dat'IS. Belmda Sprmg&lt;'r, Debb1e Browmng. !JChelle Butt/c. f1chellc ~uat'Ia.
Pat (;raham ..\lark Arrasmllh, Laneue J..;kra. Jfmmce \1/lrhell. Da.,Id Ewmg, H,u:-1; nn Dowel. J,1men
Sm1lh. Shanna Sunons, .i1nnclte Cole, Peggy Rollms, Enn Yost. 3rcf: Hobin \1ckmnet·. Jackie !Jaker.
Shern Huff. Teny Norman. John Edd_~. Guy ~fcphC'r on, ~ten• Graham. Phil Ctppock. VIc Carrasqwllo, Don .\!cdan. Anne Chavez. Lon /Jughc.", Demse Rcmirez, 'I~1mmy Bullard. (;Jenette !fa e
Telly Connoll,)· 4th: Plesh&lt;'lta Lofwn. LIZ fannerb&lt;'rg, AI Hirera, Warren Gr01 er. Robert Barbour.
Da~·e Stovall. John Caylor. Scan l'oung. Chns Burges::;, John llamiilDil. Jo&lt;' Perez, Ed Rios, Fred
G1lman, Robert AndNson, f~rir Stan/e)'. llon Watson, Brwn Caylor, ValonC' lleckathorn, Cath.&gt;
E-mmett.

Concert Choir pracured et·cry da." to unpron' the1r smgmtr.

.'\.1L" Anne 1/amre pld) cd th£' mus1c for&lt;~ pracuce S&lt; ..,wn.
158 Conrert ChOir

�Acappella Choir Expects
Dedication
Acappella Choir, one of the top groups, with its 30
members gave five concerts during this school
year. According to the new system the members
had to first be in the concert choir and had to audition before joimng the Acappella Choir. The director Miss Anna Hamre and the commpanist Mrs.
Judy Westcott worked to succeed in the competilions in Colorado Springs and in Durango.

•

Front: Jfii'S Ilamrr, Shawn Brooks, Stephanie Yoder. Chand1 Bosch. Tom Bergman. Tnc1a Torre-' Gary Arrasmah, Suz1 Leglciter.
fiss Westcott. Middle: Rila Delagr, Peggy Beck. Brth Coyle. Gordon Harprr. \ larshall Millrr. Julie Franz. L; neue Iskra. Back·
Steve V.'robd. John Eddy, Af1ke Starrett. James B1ga. M1ke Coffey. Guy Brada. Carx Quum, Ke1 m Scarleu .•\lark Scarlett. Andre
Jones, John Pope
Acapella ChOir 159

�Ensemble
Seeks Skill
And
Independence
~Vomen 's Ensemble, the other
one of the top groups, was also
directed by Afiss Anne Hamre.
and Mrs. Judy Wescott, the accompanist. The members tried
out before entering the choir
and most of them had first been
singing in the Concert Choir.

According to Miss Anne Hamre
the most important aims were
first to develop skill and be independent. secondl.v to learn
the music. and thirdly to make
the choir relate to other classes.
~Vomen 's Ensemble also participated in the Durango Fine
Arts Festillal along with the
rest of the music department.

Front. JJis:c: Anna Hamre. Jenmfer Thomas. ·nna Sn71lh, Angie 1\aw&lt;ll. Jfrs. .Judy We,cotl .\fiddle: Sanna Llpponen, Chn:;
McXabh. Annt'ttc&gt; Conwa.~. Susan Ko. Pam Ro8t'. Rita De/age. Peggy Heck. Back. 'J'amm.\ HToole)', Jacquelyn Dubbs, Sht'Iyl
Gayler, Leslie Bakria, Stacy Rohrig
160/V./omens J&lt;:nsemble

�Chamber Singers Have Special
Talent
The chamber singers consisted of
sixteen young men and women,
all who were gifted with outstanding singing vo1ces. This
choir, according to Miss Anna
Hamre, had the highest level of
ability of musical talent. They
performed mostly jazz and classical tunes.
They held many fundraisers
throughout the year, everything
from carwashes to sellmg sausages. just so they could compete
in the Durango Fine Arts Festival
during April 25. 26, and 27. and
attend other music competitions.

ChambC'r smgers perform at the Oktobedes£

Front· Ttna Smllh. SlCphame Yoder. 2nd: Lavelle Peny. .'1-!oses
Jones, .\f1ke Starrett. Kath_l PeWs. 3rd. Anna Hamre, Lynette
Iskra. Rlla Delage. Jud) We:•lcott. Back · Tom Berl!man, Darren
\forns, SteH' H'robel. Ms. Roxanne Bates. Gordon Harper.

::;cephame Yoder plays a wne on her recorder.

Chamber Smgers 161

�Music Theater Is
A Select Group
The Afusic Theater class, which
was taught by Miss Karen
Crawford and Miss Anna
Hamre. was made up of twenty
talented young men and women. The class was onh• offered
during first semester. ·students
had to sign up for the class and
then auditioned and were selected for parts in the musical,
"The Apple Tree" which was
presented on December 5, 1983.

Daw• JcJrnC'r, Annelle Conwa;, and Lorrault' Pompa gC'l orne pcdormancC'
lips.

J(i2 .itl/81(' 'I'hC'.Ill'l'

\Iargan.•t Gnmm&lt;'ll
and Sean Young
prarlicf' a tframa lie
srenc• for J111'1r Theatt•r's prorlucuon of
"The Applt' Tr('(•".

�Orchestra Performs
Throughout The State
WHS has had an orchestra ever
since 1975. but the '83- '84 orchestra was the biggest one the
school ever had. It was mainly
made up of the concert strmgs
which consisted of 27 talented
members along With instructor
Mrs. Vanda Skadden. The students had to have experience
playmg an instrument for several years and audition before
being able to play in the orchestra.
They gave several concerts
throughout the year. along
with having performed at varIous places like nursing homes.
Adams State College. and clubs
at Fort Carson.

From· lswah Phll/Jps. Hr.,. Vanda Skadd('n. Dons r..·,f'mtz. 2nd Ro1\: DchbtC' HC'r~f!&lt;'J. Usa Gonzales. Kun Kn'b. Lisa Ormond Robrn
llrf'~ C'r, Suzj Bergman 3rd Ron: Jane ::;hcrba. 1\mda A ·her. Ro'&lt;anm' Hate.·. .\IIC'hclle Form'). Lrnda J{rC'mlz. Jackie Leger.llctt.\
1/a/mt:;, Henec llf'min~son Back: Gu) Hrada, Donald Grogan H1ke \laJ, Gror'f:JO Leon-Guf'rrero. Glf'nn Thoma::-:. John Schmrdt,
\fark Co11lcs. Jams Rarbc'r.
OrchC'slra 163

�Varied Student Interests
Satisfied By Home Club
If you had an interest in devel-

oping or improving your needlework skills, or just learning
to be more creative with your
hands, H.O.M.E. (Home Operations Made Easy) Club was a
club you may have been interested in. With Wendy Rumovitz as the president, and eleven other members, they

learned the techniques of candle wicking, which is embroidering with an off-white thread
on a white background, although it can be done with colors to enhance the finished project. They also learned to knit,
crochet, and to make wooden
Christmas ornaments.

These students expenment with egg dishes.
164/Home Club

�Math Club Very
Competitive At WHS
The Math club competed at the
University of Southern Colorado, winning in three of four
rounds. The club sponsored and
ran a math meet for students
from three junior highs. Class
officers were Michelle Shupe,
president; Christy Unger, vice
president; Dana Colletti, Secretary; Julie Franz, Treasurer;
and Sponsor, Mr. Donald
Brown.

Elli Tomorw1tz gets help from Ga..,·m Gaard on her
program.

Front: Pat Lueb, S'l-lvia Leon-Guerrero, Dawn Roberts, Jennifer Thomas, Elizabeth Aaron.
Middle: Valerie K1mminau, Karen Grogan. Dana Bell. Christy Unger. Back: Jl.fJChelle Shupe.
Elli Tomorwitz, Todd Adam$, Gavm Gaard.

Math Club /165

�DPMA Members Rub
Elbows
With Others In Field
The only club at Widefield
High that dealt specifically
with computers was DPAfA.
Data Processing and Management Association. Its 27 or so
members met once a month to
work m the field of data processmg. Sponsor. J1r. Larry
HenrY. said that the members
were.able to "rub elbows" wllh
other student.. and professionals in the field. They helped
with the computer fair held by
the local DPJ1A chapter in
April and also wrote programs
to work out on the computers.
Sometimes errors in these programs caused the computer to
run continuously through the
night. Once seniors Kelly .I'\1undell and Luis Vigo both had
faullJ' loops in their programs
and came to school one morning to find that almost four
inches of computer paper had
been virtually wasted.

!Dmbcrs of DPJJA mak.C' good usc of thc1r lime vn the complllf'rs.
16fi DP\1.&lt;1

�Fronl. Petra l.foore, Janet Crlffllh, Hehmu' r.ol'C'S, Kun Ucdonald. Ktm 'la:-;~tc ftddlc ~~c~·e (;ordon. Debbie Hclntyrc, llodnc:r Clark. Donnc1 Juro-ka. Ltana H hillock. Paul Pncc. Stephamc Fe a
man Tcrn DegraffC', Jcnmfcr J&gt;lJCk Thomas r.onsor Back· Alan Dttlmgham. William John. on. \ltkc
Ochoa, Seal£ 1HrCormick. Paulelte ~fc~rrs. Bobb.~ Pollard. Pete Val\ c rdC', Lclur·a J.'mch. Pat Voo;t,
Jamt'S Ba\ter, Ed Lopez.

DECA (Distributive Education
Clubs of America). the largest
chapter in Colorado Springs
~·vas sponsored by Afrs. Diane
Hegeman and fr. Dale Johnson. Each of the 90 members
developed salesmanship. job mterviewing di:.;play, and advertising techniques in the first
course, Sales. In MDE II. (~'\:far­
keting Distribuuve Education),
they learned merchandising
math. busmess math. and credIt. In MDE III they learned economics, money and banking,
and did a department store simulation packet to discover what
Jt 's like to run vour own business. In MDE IV. the class was
on their own by owning and developing their own business.

Tanya C'haffm, Chnst)' Lonaker. C'hera Ft asc1l. 2nrf: Lian,I \l'httlock,
Brenda Lusk. Hary .John::-:on. :::hell)' Joyce. Kelly Collms. Darrell; n
Akolpho, Rt•nec Jlotchkl.~.-::. Jrd· Debbtc ~fclntye. Ertan \latt on.
P;wlellt' \farr•. Ron Eck, LJ-·a (ic11nC's, Uomccl (ionzale. . Ktm Smllh,

Kun 0/C&gt;mc'da. .!enmfer Phck \Tr Dale Johnson Hack· lJ1c~ne llrgcman. Sherry F'arnsworth. r.an \orman. r:d l.opez. Df'an \Toore.
\'mcf' Pollard. H.enf' Such man r;,n It' 1/o/lm!{, H'C'nri:r Whtte. Tf'rrt
IJegrc1ffe. Bobln J&gt;oJJard, Gemsf' Smah.

Frvnt: '/'on.\ J&gt;L'I'I'Ilt. Ketth \1 alker. John HJuf'I' :!nd· /J,n c Trif{g'.
Demn /\mg. CaroiJ n \\ 'IJJtf' r.c~rn
PatC' Jrd· 'J'erC'•·a Tltlf',l. Shern J.,n,;.,../1(&lt;'. Chn,wi, Kolc~r. \/l('hl lie

Scl/le.'. Lo \'Jnda Grccnc, ::-.u ·;m lleffmgton. Dlclllf' ( ornf'Il, ::-.'andra
1\t 1ger. Clara Clark. Lmdcl Sandi Ik, !.on SciJn t'lll/111{ 4th: lJawn
Hr(lu n })"Jill' C'hn'lC'IJson. lkck.1 /J•trro".

Jame~ R1.\ rer. l.I~ci Su//J van.

J(j( IJECA

�Science Club Sponsors Show
The Science Club. sponsored
by Mr. AI Derby, gave students a chance to learn more
about science. The club met
every other week to plan for
man)' activities including
selling Christmas paper, raffling a Christmas stocking
full of toys, going to the planetarium, and putting on a Science show. The show. for
elementary students. taught
children about science and
entertained them with experiments. The shov..· was deigned to get kids interested
in Science.

Front Chnsty Ung-er. Loretta Lof,gren. Kun .U1kec Hark · Joe L.!tr('/1 UJchacl l'ovtz Dana B('/1,
Karen Grogan, Bnan Fo\, ,\fr. A I J)('rb\'

.\fJchael C'or::-aro demon:"trates how l!.'&lt;'r'LJJ a compuler 1 HJlh cu:-nLJfJc notatwn.
Officers Bl'lan Fox. Karcn Gro!!an. and Dana Hell pau.;e afwr an e.\[1&lt;'1'1menc.

I ()8 ScJCilC(' Club

�Forensics/Debate Members
Excel
Forensics taught students how
to solve problems through debate. To prepare for competitions, team members put in
hours of research, study, and
memorization.
Two senior standouts, Guy
Brada and Matt Skurdahl could

not go without recognition. As
the Debate Team, they took
first place out of fifty representing schools from Colorado,
New Mexico, Wyoming, and
Arizona, at the Harrison HS Invitational. They also met their
foremost goal of qualifying for
the Nationals in San Antonio.

erious side.

Front: Guy Brada, Chris Watson, David Ewing, Phil Coppuck Middle: Alicia Wagner. atalie Schonholz, Alexandra
Cadena. Jenny Jarv1s, Ang1e Kawai Back: Jill Pope. Beth Coyle. Joe Perez. Sylvia LeonGuerro. Mr. Dwni io.

Debate/ Forensics/ 169

�KWHS Students Get
Hands-On Experience
"I wanted students to experience a hands-on situation that
would provide a variety of
learning atmospheres," said
Mr. Joe Dionisio when asked
how K~VHS. ~Videfield's own
in-house radio station. got its
start. ''It took four years to get
the program off the ground. primarily in funding for equipment." stated Mr. Dionisio,
"and we have been operating in
our present form for three
years, " he added.
Any student who had completed one of the introductory
speech courses or who had
Dionisio's approval could enroll
in the class. Students were
taught how to operate equipment, cue records and recorders, edit news stories. and write
and record commercials.. Once
learned. the students went on
the air. Some were broadcasting within nine weeks.

......... .

Mr.

170 KH-'FlS

Front : Ue/Jssa Woodrum. Becky Gray, Beth Coyle. Lmda Sanrl~·Jc, '\.fanrme Dennmgton, Back Brenda
Tov.:fes. J1Ike Perna. Barbra Adney. Chns Aforrow

�From "&gt;frkC' D&lt;l'•d.,, R1ch Uoran, John Uall&lt;11S. 'lim KC'Jlner. !loll LucdckC'. .\frddiC':
SlacC'y RohriC', DC'nm. Woolarrf. Darnn Ta_~ lor DalC' Watterson, '.lark Elhenrigc, Ur.
Schwc7rlz. Back. 'I'un McGeC'. Rwharrl Coslra. John Sparks. Charfe,· Flo) IC'. "rfark
Erker. Dorw HobC'rlson.

Auto Mechanics Use

Skills
The two lVHS auto classes
began with the prereqws1tes
Car Care and Introduction to
Auto. Students learned basic
fundamentals of the engine.
After completing these
classes they moved into Auto
I. This class was open only to
juniors. Students in Auto I
worked on the external parts
of the engine, doing tasks
such as brake job~. wheel
allgnments, and tune-ups.
Auto II was only open to seniors. The students rebuilt engine components and continued to use the sk11ls they had
learned in prevwus courses.
Front· Bnan Ward, .lames Gray, Homan 'l~?{}C'ron. Mrke :-:choll, Robert \fc/{arme. John Ekrlhraumt' .\frddle: \!ednck Port, Honlllt' Tramell. Duane Swrkt&gt;. UrchaC'/ Ben;amm. Dann_1 Lane.
Efnm .f1ron. Jolln C'a.:;s, Hobert lllm'h&lt;lrl Hack: UJchaellfollowt~.\ ../Jm Gaster, :-:hawn llardJck,
\!ark Hald1\ m. Rc lierl LII'&lt;'ngood.
.r\!110 \fechamcs 171

�Electronics
Class Repairs
Stereos, And
Radios
The electronics class supplied a
business type atmosphere for
its students. Customers would
bring in items such as TV's, radios. and stereos needing repair
and the students would then fix
the equipment.
The class worked on a five semester program. beginning
with a full _year two hour block
and then moving on to a three Front; Robert Bergeron, Mark Boyd, Bnan Jones. Joe Bueno. Gmo Lerner, Marcel Hunter
hour block the following _year. Back: R1chard Otey. .\fark M!ller, Thoma· Sad/ey, Robert Hoisted. Kelly McNe1l, Gml James,
Robert Nelson. ;ur Blanchard.

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Marcel Hunter repairs a teleVISIOn.

Robert Hoisted works hard in electronics class.

1721Electronics

�11try Class Most Unique
The WHS carpentry class was
unique due to the fact that it
was one of the few classes in
the state to build a house. The
class provided a well-rounded
curriculum for its students.
The class built the house from
foundation to roof. It attracted
members who not only
enjoyed working with
measurements but also
enjoyed being outside.

Lee Franke and John Huska caulk a house.

Carpcntry/ 173

��/

�Mrs. Joan Abrahamsen
Assistant Prmcipal
1761Faculty

Mr. David Adams
Science

Mrs. Tom Alexander
Vocational Business

Mrs. Bonme Ayers
Secretary

�Mr. Earl Berglund
Instrumental Music

Mrs. Gmger Berna
District Prmter

Mr. Ken Blanchard
Vocational Electromcs

Miss Alisa Brown
Speech CorrectiOn

Mrs. Ann Bush
Libranan
Faculty/ 177

�Teachers Set Example

H."

Mr. Roy Bush
Mathematics

Mr. Joe Cantrell
.Sc1ence

M1ss June Coblentz
Phy sical Education

II.

)l:Jrlt

( oo 1!. £'id

Secretary

Miss Joanne Knopf and Mr. Don Jorgensen work hard at helping students reach the1r goals.
178/ Faculty

Mr. Jay Cornils
Comm umcations; Coaching

�Mr. Frank DeBell
Industnal Arts Draftmg

Mr AI Derb}'
'c1ence Sophomore Class 'ponsor

Mrs. Helen Cozzw
VocatiOnal Busmess

Miss Karen Crawford
Communicauons Cheerleaders

Mrs. Conne Daubert
Secretary

Mr. John DawiCki
Social tud1e l int '/. RelatJ_ons

Mr. John Devme
Commumcalions P.E. Coachmg

Mr. Russ D1ckmson
Industna/ Arts Auto
Faculty 179

�Mr. Joseph D10ms10
CommumcatiOns/ ForensJCs/ KWHS

tUC E
Mr
Fackelman
Sc1ence Junior Class Sponsor

Mrs. Isabelle Gutierrez
Counselor
180 Faculty

Mrs. Wlllle Jo Galloway
Home Econom1cs Home Club

Mr. Gary A. Gorham
Busmess, Voc. Coordinator

Mr. Russ Hamilton
Custod1an

Mrs. Coralee Harg1s
Faculty A1de

Mr. Gary Harper
Dean of Students

�Faculty Learns Country Swing

Mr. Don Hatchell
Ass1stant Pnnc1pal

Mrs. D1ane Hegeman
Busmess, DECA

Mrs. Marlene He1kes
Secretary

Mr. Larry Henry
Mathemat1cs. Coachmg/
FCA DPMA

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/

Mrs. Edith Hinkle
Commumcatlons

Mrs. ancy Holm
Phys1cal Educatwn

Mr. Ken Rite
Mathematics; Coaching

Mrs. Jackie Hudgms
Library A1de

Mrs. Alexander and Mr. DeBell pa1r up while learning "country
swmg
Facul ty 1 1

�Teachers Dine In Style

.Urs. Conme Jackson
VocatiOnal Busmess

Mr. Rand}· Jones
AfathcmatJcs
182 Faculty

Mrs Tobv Jacobs
Secretarj,·

Mr. Don Johnson
Mathematics Coachmg

Afr Ralph John. on
Sc1ence; Coachmg Student Cabmet

Mr. Don Jorgensen
Athletic D1rcctor Sc1ence

Mr. Randy Ke1ley
Phys1cal Educat10n 1Coachmg

M1ss Joanne Knopf
Counselor Semor Class Sponsor

�Mrs. Barbara Laursen
Science Aide

Mrs. Lydia Lemke
Registrar

Mrs. Mary Limardo
Communications

Mr. Charles Loper
Mathematics

Mr. Jay Cornils and Mr. John Devme fire up the crowd at a Pep
Assembly.

Mrs. Nancee Martin
Math Aide1 Flag Corp

Mrs. Helen Cozzie, Mrs. Sharon Wadley, and Mrs.

Mr. Mike McCarty
Social Studies, Coachmg

Mr. Cliff Matthews
Social Studies

ancy Wade relax at an ICe cream social.

�Mr. Larry McClanahan
Sc1ence

Mrs. Glenna Moreland
Custod1an

184/ Faculty

Mr. Charles Miller
Custod1an

Mrs. Esther M1ms
Mom tor

Mrs. Jack1e Montoya
Nurse

�Faculty .Sizzled At Cookout

Mr. Poole, Mrs. Abrahamsen, Mr. Hatchell, Mrs. Coonfield, and Mrs. Heikes took a break from the gnll.

Shirley Mulready
Distnct Assistant Prmter

Mr. Stan Nelson
Social Studies Drivers Education

Mr. Dave Overlm
Science

Mrs. 1 orma Pate
Special EducatiOn Aide
Faculty 185

�Staff Promotes Experience

Mr Bill Poage
Counselor

Mr. Robert Poole
Prmcipal

Mr. Ronald Pope
Counselor

Mrs. Nancy Rahne
Home Economics

Mr. Robert Ransdell
Special EducatwnJCoachmg

)

Mr. Rick Risk
Commumcations; Coaching
186. 'Faculty

Mr. Gary Harper speaks to the student body at an assembly.

�Mrs.

ancy Hahne looked over a rec1pe for Home EconomiCS class.

Mr. Prank Sagona
Commumcauons

Ur. Joe Ro1·er
Student TC:acher

Ur Ra1 Sanchez
Soc1al · 'tud1es Coachll1g

Mr John SchoolmastC'r
SpC'CJal Educauon
Facul1.1 1 7

�Jfrs. Barbara Smllh
Busmess FBLA

Mrs Lana Smllh
Commumcal/ons Journalism
Sponsor

Mr Wa.;ne Smllh
SocJa! StudJes

Mr. Grant Taggard
Soc1al Stud1esl HS

Mr. Dav1d Thompkms
Commumcallons/ Ebony Club

�Faculty Fosters Ideas

Mrs. Helen Tostanoski
Library Aide

Mrs. ancy Wade
Busmes . FBLA COE

Coach Devme mstructs the volleyball team on defensive strategy.

Mrs. Sharon Wadley
Mathemallcs Math ·Club
Faculty 189

�Faculty Members Enjoy
Cookout

The wachers enjoyed lhe {?real ouldoor:&gt; al lhe facully cookout

Jfrs. Rose V.'dls
\falhemal/cs Plat? Corp Pom Pon

Mr. R1ck R1sk watched lhe gymnasllcs learn practice before a meet

\fr:&gt;. Sandra \'./heeler
Arl

.\frs. Florence WJ!ey
Library A1de
·
190 Facully

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�I

�������Advertising Pa trans
B &amp; D Appliance
338 Mam Street
392-7000 or 392-3517
Cameo TransmiSSion Parts
52 Widefwld Boulevard
390-4976
Chnstopher's Furmture
Fountam Valley Shoppmg Center
390-7888
C.R. Anthony Co.
324 Mam Street
392-5414
Dove- Witt Funeral Home of the Valley
1845 Mam Street
390-4906
Dutch's Liquor
312 Mam Street
392-5949
FamiiJ Subs
366 Mam Street
392-99 6

101 Widefield Boulevard
392-1755
Kwik Inn
385 Maw Street
392-kwik
Lovllt and Associates, Inc
5160 Fontame Boulevard
392-9031
Maska Bod:r Shop
6090 Southmoor Dnve
392-1241
Military T. V &amp; Stereo
30 Widefield Boulevard
Widefield Mall. Swte 30
aut!lus Fitness Center
6380 High way 85 87
382-8511
Ray ·s Hallmark
334 Maw Street
392- 339

Fountam Valley Baptist Church
500 West Alabama
382-5204

ReconditiOned Home Appliances
7320 South Highway 85 87
390-8559
Sandy 's Coiffures
372 Mam Street
390-8275
Secunty Drugs
332 Maw Street
392-3473
Secunty Flonst
580 Marquette Dnve
392-4243
Secunty Public Library
715 Aspen Dnve
392-8912
ecunty Park and Recreation
Department
715 Aspen Dnve
392-3446
Taco Time
315 Maw Street
390-4672
Valley Bank
502 Secunty Boulevard
390-7941

Fountain Conoco. Inc.
High way 85 87
382-7609

Valley Bowl
Fountam Valle}: Shoppmg Center
392-3010

Fountam Valley Glass
59 0 Southmoor Dnve
392-3770

The Weddmg Broker
576 Marquette Drn·e
392-5236

Fountam Valley Plumbmg and Healing
5920 Southmoor Dnve
392-2652
Hairdashery
Fountam Valley Shoppmg Center
392-7343
Home Bake Pizza
30 Widefield Boulevard
390-5155
Impex-Amex Tradmg
P.O. Box 5511
392-7400
Ink Fountam Prmllng
725 Dale Street
382-8721
Jan's Flonst
Natalie Schonholz smiles bnghlly lO show her
pnde m WHS.

Adverllsmg Patrons 199

�"Going For The Gold" is
an appropriate theme because it means thriving for
the best. Last year we
celebrated our twentyfifth, or silver anniversary. They haven't all been
good years, but they have
been years of positive
growth. Now we begin our
next twenty-five, and
hopefully they'll show as
much progress as the previous ones. In this annual
we've tried to capture the
feelings of special events
so that they can create
'Golden Memories' for you.

Thriving For The Best

The staff put extensive
hours of hard work into
the production of this text,
but it could not have been
achieved without the help
and cooperation of some
very special people. We
would like to thank Mr.
Wayne Cormaney, Hot
Shots Carl Geers and Mike
Ash, Mrs. Toby JacobsBusiness Manager, Mr.
Jim Skadden and the photography class, Whit Studios Mr. Bill Anderson and
Mr. Steve Diamond, and
Mrs. Barb Smith.

Members of the interact club get pleasure from spendmg
time at Godfather's.
Above: Semors Susanna Lusby and Alicia Wamnght share
the good Urnes.

200/ Closm

R1ght: Danny Duran and Gary ArrasmJth show some WHS
spint.

���Senior Addition

James Sharpe

Steve Wrobel

Enos' Remembered
for Ability to Laugh

Thomas Enos'

1984 also saw the untimely death of
senior Thomas Enos. Thomas attended Widefield only a short time
after moving from Kana, Hawaii. He
enjoyed lifting weights. body surfing, and dancing. Thomas devoted
most of his time to his mother and
his girlfriend. Renee Cloud. Renee
described Thomas as being shy
around certain people, but since he
was only here a short while. very
many people did not get to know
him. Thomas is best remembered for
his ability to laugh.

201

�Sweethearts Are 'Faithful'
The 1984 Sweetheart dance
theme was "Faithfully" by
Journey. Colors were red,
pink, and white. Kings and
queens were chosen to
represent each class. The
Senior Class elected Kris
Belcher and Lisa Foster. Kris
played basketball and baseball
and was senior class
president. He planned to
attend the USAFA. Lisa
worked for the city through
the COE program and played
tennis. Junior royalty were
Brian Ward and Jennifer
Cruz. Brian played football
and baseball while Jennifer
worked at Fargo's pizza.
Robert Robinson and Midge
Felty were chosen to
represent the Sophomore
Class. Robert wreslted and
pole vaulted in track. Midge
was on the jv pompon squad
and played volleyball.

Sophomore kmg and queen Robert Robinson and Midge Felty. Semor kmg and queen Lisa
and Kns Belcher. Junwr king and queen Jennifer Cruz and Bnan Ward.

Jimmy Barbari and other dancers keep pace with the music.

202, Sweetheart

Lisa Foster and Kns Belcher are surpnsed at the announcement
that they will represent the Semor Class, but Kris 's only thought
was who the photographer was.

�Mark Bernman gets help from friends and a ladder to decorate for the dance.

NHS Makes ActionPacked
Sweetheart Week A
Success
Sweetheart week was action-packed. NHS sold heartshaped suckers and multi-colored carnations. On
Monday, NHS held an assembly that included a
fashion show sponsored by the "Wedding Broker".
Stage band members performed several selections
and king and queen candidates were introduced.
During lunch, Student Cabinet sold "tuck-ins" in
which a member read a bed-time story to any person
for whom a tuck-in was purchased. Tuck-ins also
included cookies and milk.

NHS members are kept busy cutting paper hearts for b1g
mght.

weeth rt 203

�Mikado Presented With Style
Mikado was viewed by some as
being one of the best on the
amature level, and was anything but disappointing. The
cast was composed of people
from the Widefield community.
They volunteered to put the
play together. Four of the nine
main characters worked at
W.H.S.

Exceptional in their singing
and acting were Joe Dionisio
and Jay Cornils, Both Widefield
High communication teachers.
Joe Dionisio played Nanki-poo,
the son of Japan's Emperor. Jay
Cornils played the part of Fishtush, a nobleman from the town
of Titupi. The people who
worked behind the scenes
played a big part in the exceptional outcome of the play.

Marty Fennewald and Ann Hamre give !me performances.

204 Mikado

After many hard days of pract1ce, the cast of "The Mikado" show that pracllce does make n""''""•

�The Orchestra Excells In Mikado

The orchestra which consisted of District 3 faculty and students, Mikado.

Mr. Joe Dwnisio looks back over his lines before ''"'""·•u-•
ing with a rehearsal for "The Mikado ".

"Each night had its own minor mistakes but overall we played well," was
how one member of the orchestra that
played for "The Mikado" recalled their
performance. But this may well have
been an understatement. Compared to
the two previous years the orchestra
worked together well. "They stayed
on pitch and were well-balanced," related Mrs. Bonnie Ayres, secretary.
"It took us about 3 rehearsals just to
.get the timing right." Kyle Hutchison
commented. Yet, come opening night,
no previous problems were reflected in
their performance.
Orchestra members came from different backgrounds and age brackets,
from a 15 year old freshman to others
in their 50's.
Mr. Joe Dwm io, who played Nanki-Poo, expresses h1s deepest love for the fa1r
ma1den Yum- Yum, who was played by Susan Lonng, m the play .

Mikado. 205

�A Thinking
Man's Game
According to Coach John
Devine, "Baseball is a
thinking man's game, which
requires a great deal of
concentration." That is why
Coach Devine's philosophy
was to put each player in a
position where he could
perform to the best of his
ability. The primary goal for
the Junior Varsity team was
to finish in the top four at the
end of the season. When
asked how he would sum up
the baseball season Coach
Devine commented, "They
didn't like to practice but they
were definately game players.
It's a pleasure working with
guys who really like
baseball. "

Front: Craig Roberds, Wayne Balthazar. Mike Hinkle, Wilfreda Matos. Chns Sandoval. Paul Skurdahl. Back: Gabe Bryant, Ted McClmtock. Harry Martm, Steve Polasek, Steve Holland, T1m Jen on,
M1ke Lesile, Coach Devme.

Craig Roberds tags out an opponent.

206. JV Baseball
Gabe Bryant waits in anticipat10n.

�Chuck Livingston scores a run and is congratulated by Scott
Stanec.

Catcher Brian Ward bunts against Mitchell.

Baseball
Team
Strives To Be
Competitive

Front; Robert Malmin mgr., Bnan Ward, Roger Wilson, Greg Jensen, John Lonacker, Dave
Eichman. Chuck Livingston, Frank Burns. Back; Coach Mike Heatherly, Ken Titus, Andy Chase.
John Sparks, Kns Belcher, Tom Jorgenson, Kevm Hawkms, Ron Trammel, Dwayne Miles, Berme
S1mensky, Mitch Colgan, Coach Randy Ke1ley.

It Wasn't exactly Spring when
the varsity baseball team took
the field this year. They had
goals to reach like being
competitive in every game.
Before school practices helped
them to reach these goals.
Senior leadership from Ken
Titus, Kris Belcher, and Roger
Wilson helped with hardwork,
hustle, and persistency. Team
drills included tires and shorthop. Coach Randy Keiley felt
the season had been frustrating
but rewarding and ". . . the
players were one of the most
fun groups to be with."
Ba eball/ 207

�Sophomore Julie Walker sprmgs into actwn at distncts.

Glads Fulfill Goal
Boy's Track Team
Does Well At
Districts
Mr. Mike McCarty, head coach
of the boy's track team,
fulfilled his biggest goal of the
season-winning the district
title. One reason for winning
this title was the team unity
and the willingness of the
members to work hard at
practice and in the meets. The
team was also well-balanced
in most events. Some
outstanding members included
Willie McKee and Junior
Jennings in the shot put and
discus, Kelly Stafford in the
long jump and triple jump,
Scott Kang and Carl Burgess
in the mile and two mile,
Kevin Bell and Mike
Dickerson in the half mile,
Eddie Cintron in the pole
vault, and Luis Vigo, John
Galbearth, Randy Larson,
James Smith, Giorgio LeonGuerra, and Steven Matthias
in the relays. Although the
track team lost six senior
· lettermen to graduation,
Coach McCarty felt the
remaining juniors were also a
strong and talented group.
208, 'Track

F1rst row: George Bedel, Elbert Burley, Greg Alexander, Steve Graham,
Matthew Faraci, Julie Walker, K1m M1kec, Barbara Behrend, Joyce
Buckner, Ahc1a Wainnght, Verna Julaton, Chen Martmez, Mike D1ckerson
Second row,' John Odum, John Galbearth, Andy Minjares, Carl Burgess,
Russ Weekly, Steve Matth1as, Juhe Austm, Beth Cozzie, EJieen Hogue, Kim
Kreb, Cynthia Hill, Cynd1 Thomas, Pam Akms, Yolanda Horsley, Dav1d
Moran, Mike Tittle, Todd Larreau, Tom
Robert Robinson Third

�Lady Glads -Are Hard Working
The lady Glads were a hard working group who
never gave in. The girls gave one hundred percent
even under the worst conditions. Many times their
meets were held on cold days with the wind
blowing its hardest. "We had to work hard for
everything we accomplished," said Coach Jay
Cornils. "The team did not consist of a lot of super
talent. Not one performer outshined another."
Their hardwork paid off when they placed fourth
at the district meet and qualified eight girls for
state. The girls that represented the Widefield girls
track team in Denver were sophomores: Janet
Leslie, Julie Walker, juniors: Beth Cozzie, Verna
Julaton, Cyndi Thomas, Julie Austin, and seniors:
Alicia Wainright, Nancy Mulready.

row: Kevm Bell, R1ck H1cks, James Baker, Brian Fox, Coach Martmez,
Deeann Deason, Loretta Lofgren, Regma Pollard, Nancy Mulready, Janet
Leahe, Midge Felty, Michelle Cohrs, Coach Cormls, Cary Qwnn, Dav1d Ort1z,
Andre Jones, Scott Kang, Coach Harper, Coach Henry. La t row: Coach
McCarty, Coach Taylor, Gwrgw Leon-Guerrero, Ron Sage, Wayne Patterson, Eddie Cmtron, James Smith, Doug Hart, Luis Vego, Tom Sullins, Junwr
Jennmgs.

Vicky
heat.

orden leaps the hurdles in order to win her

Track 209

�Cary Qwnn gives his final push to pull ahead m the hurdles.

210 Track

�Sophomore Melame Meese returns a serve.

Underclassmen Dominate Season

Melame Meese and Lynn Pritchard prepare to receive
a serve.

The girls tennis team had another one of those seasons
where the dominating players
were the underclassmen. The
# 1 singles player Kim Morris
and the # 1 doubles team of Elli
Tomorwitz and Michele Shupe,
all three juniors, were their
usual tough selves. The other
outstanding underclassmen on
the varsity squad were the #2
doubles team of Cheryl Paul
and Veralyn Prillaman, both juniors. The sophomores on the

varsity squad were the #2 singles player, Lisa Ormand and
the #4 doubles team, Melanie
Meese and Lynn Pritchard. The
Seniors on the team were the
#3 singles player, Karen Beattie and the # 3 doubles team,
Dana Bell and Biggy Wahl. The
seniors, though not many, were
the team leaders. Karen was
the team leader and one of the
more steady players.
Tenms 211

�Students And Teachers Work
Together To Create New Look
After many hours of planning,
the School Climate Committee
and teachers like Mr. Ralph
Johnson, Mr. David Overlin,
and Mr. Butch Fackelman managed to turn their ideas of beautifying the front of the school
into spectacular reality. After
getting through the red tape,
actual construction began early
this spring.

The work done in front of the
school was done mostly by faculty members and students.
They had the task of removing
asphalt and sand so that trees
and shrubs could be planted.
Top soil and rock also had to be
hauled in to build up the various mounds. The sod and
sprinkler system were put in by
professionals.

These trees stand as a symbol of the hard work and plannmg the School ClJmate CommJttee put m.

212/School ClJmate

�Students and faculty members smooth the new
SJdewalks.

P1ece by p1ece, the old asphalt was torn out and hauled off.

Thanks For Your Help
The faculty and students of Widefield High School
would like to extend their sincere gratitude to all of the
clubs, organizations, and businesses who donated to our
landscaping project. Without your help it might not
have been possible. The new trees and shrubs will stand
forever as a symbol of your gratitude.

Workers on the School CiJmate proJect take a lunch
break.
chool Cilmate 213

�Spring Week
Involved
Many Activities
Spring Week kicked off with
the "Roman Holiday". Students wore bedsheets, in pretty
pastels or ever-popular-white,
fashionably turned into togas.
The celebration of the day also
included a toga dance.
Although it was a cold day, students enjoyed "Fast Times at
WHS" and wore shorts, Hawaiian shirts, and other Californian
fashions. An air band contest
was held during lunch. Willie

214 Sprmg Week

McKee, who imitated Michael
Jackson, won the contest.
Breakdancing, America's
newest wave in dancing, was
exhibited in a breaking contest.
Reggie McGriff dazzled the
crowd enroute to a unanimous
victory. 60's day reflected the
days of the Beatles, Woodstock,
and rebellion. Many students
were dressed in hippie clothing.

Tim VIgil laughs after he was smashed in the face with

a pie.

�Spring Week Created A
''Time Warp''
On 50's day students wore clothing representing
this time period. There was a pie eating contest at
lunch and many games and food booths at the
carnival that evening. On a cold snowy night in
April, about 150 die-hard students came to the
Morp dance. The theme was "1999", girls paid $1.99
for themselves and a penny for their date.

Steve Pepper break dances at lunch.

Kim Smith and Lori Decker dress for the roman holiday.
Sprmg Week 215

�Spring Week
Adds Spice To
Life

Richard Cenyon dresses up as a survivor of a World War III.

216 Sprmg Week

Steve Pepper eats his way to victory durmg the pie-eating contest.

�Prom Complete Success

The theme of the prom was
"Tonight I Celebrate My Love
For You!", and what a celebration it was. For the seniors it
was not only a celebration of
their feelings for each other,
but also their feelings for their
school, and their upcoming
graduation. The band, first
class, was one of the best we've
ever had. They played a variety of music from Rock to Soul.
The prom candidates were Kelly Collins, Chc -yl Martin, Mary
Spah, Nicole Thibault, and
Lesa Young. The prom queen
was Cheryl Martin and the runner-up was Nicole Thibault.
During the queens dance 2,000
balloons were dropped from the
ceiling into the cheering crowd.

The Celebration Went On And On.

Cheryl .r..farlln and her court show class and po1sc.

�Setting Up Prom Was Hard Work.

Larry Martmez consults advisors about a problem.

Students Perform
A Variety Of
Decorating Tasks

218 Prom

Students work hard to decorate the queen's platform.

�Family And Friendship Emphasized
By Graduation Speakers
As graduation represented the
final action of students as WHS
seniors, a common thread could
be found in the words of th
speakers. Salutatorian Karen
Beattie and class president Kris
Belcher both emphasized the
importance of friendship in remembering their high school
years as well as strengthening
each individual's ability to
strive for and attain future
goals.
Guest speaker Mark Scharenbroich encouraged graduates to
look to their families and
friends on this special day, and
express the love that through
the years has supported each in
his growth to adulthood.

Diane Kosmski helps Elame Key adjust her hat before the ceremony
begms.

The 491 graduates of the class
of 1984 contained 61 scholarship winners with a total value
of monies awarded at nearly
350,000. Future plans included
continued education, work, and
armed services enlistment.

With diplomas displayed before them, graduates await the presentation of the class.

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