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Ta6te or StArTiNgS ........................... . 1

SeNiOrS ............................. 12

SiTuAtioNs .......................... 38

SuPeRvisOrS ...................... 54

SoCiAlizAtioNs ................... 66

Kyle Aagenes gets busted for not play­tng in the band agatn.

Pract tctng for their Doublemint audition , Ntck and Nate Hedley walk down the stairs in untson.

81 issfu lly happy. Scotty Christenson and Pete Waldorf express thetr friendship for each other.

Quotes ... BLUE .. . z to a .. . BLUE ... s's ... BLUE ... devils ... Upon opening the 2001 ROHIAN, one may think it seems like any other yearbook. But is it? Jour­nalistic rules were tested to help create a truly unique memory book. The theme "TaNgLeD uP iN bluE" has been carried throughout the book start­ing with "tangling" the page numbers in the BLUE folio art, mingling key words with BLUE to start each story, and beginning and ending each head­line with the "tangled" letterS. Sticking with the chaotic 'look, SuBhEaDIInEs used alternating upper and lower case letters; the alphabetical order was reversed; and introduction, conclu­sion, and division pages used three small pictures across the bottom. Chris even used a I ittle twist to modernize the devil mascot on the cover. This year's staff with its "intermingled" personali­ties deserves credit for its creativity. The 2001 ROHIAN has captured and tangled many memories for all Blue Devils to remember for years to come. -Kate, Matt, and Chris

EditOrS' nOtE

Stephanie Vertachnik and Lacey MacGregor vol­unteer their serv1ces for Turnabout

StUdEnTs

Unaware of be1ng tardy, hannon Gwash and Amanda Tack quickly rush to class .

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SpOrTs ............. .. . ..... . 1 20

SaTiSfAcTiOnS I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .144

SeArChlnGs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .162

SiGnAtUrEs ...................... 168

Hoping they will hit their next move, the pompon squad entertams the football fans .

Beginning ... BLUE ... career ... BLUE ... time ... BLUE ... ending ... Four of Virginia's mentors will leave with the Class of 2001. Mr. Schoeb was the superintendent of lSD #706 for the past seven years, overseeing transportation, curriculum, and finances. Mr. Moeller spent the past thirty-four years teaching English and reminding students that "95% of success in life is showing up for the job." Mr. Jarvinen brought his infamous Tuesday tests to his math classes for thirty-four years as well. Mrs. Emery describes herself as the "go to girl" in the Activities' Office for the past twenty-one years, doing every­thing from equipment orders to student awards. All of them enjoyed their time helping to cre­ate Blue Devil memories, and for their years of hard work, the 2001 ROHIAN is dedicated to them.

DeDiCaTiOn

Dreaming of so much fun

in the sun, Mr. Moeller can hardly wa1t to get back to the

beautiful, sandy

beach.

Mrs. Emery laughs when

she thinks about again

trying her childhood

hairdo after her 2001

retirement.

Saying goodbye, Mr. Schoeb does not know what he is going to do when he cannot be at the school.

Waiting to retire his overhead mark­ers, Mr. Jarvinen sm1les thinking about t1me away from the classroom.

Nate Holkko shrieks as he is caught stealing a piece of chicken.

Digging for the big bills, Gena Drift p1nches her fingers.

Stocking cameras, Tim Thompson stashes the best one for the weekend.

StUdEnT lifE

Lindsey Jacobson plots revenge when Nicole Pelletier talks her way out of clearing the table.

HoBbleS & hAnGoUtS

Lisa Atkms and Gina DeBreto show off their skills at open mic night.

Reverting back to childhood, Stephanie Leese and Shannon Gwash teeter-tot on the seesaw at the park.

Covered 1n mud. Kurtis Koski and Peter Waldorf enJOY being pigs.

Rollin' through the McDonald's drive-through, Teresa Klimek gets excited and tries to steal Aaron Appelwick's meal.

Trying to improve the1r sense of coor­dination, Rebecca DelGreco and Lacey Kneeland balance on a rail.

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Karen Seitz, Ashley Coughlin, Angela Harrison, and Sarah Ralston s1t and talk about the latest gossip.

Nate Hedley, Dan Hawkins, Casey Alun1, Paul Starkovich, and Travis Hedley proudly show off the1r day's catch.

At a sleepover, Jenna Walkky and Anna Gentilini take turns doing each others hair.

Startled by the temperature of the rising water, Lindsay Anderson, Kelly Anderson, and Amy Reierson run to the shore.

Trymg to win the race, Phillip Gunderson fl1es around the corner.

Jenny Skubic, Jessica Holweger, and Jamie Mayer proudly pose as the1rfavorite school boys.

Dressed as their ancestors Katie Bouska, Andrea Chaney, and Missy Kleinschmidt display their cul­tural knowledge.

Stacey Weiss thinks. "Yeah, I got milk, as Ashley Wright dis­plays her new hoodlum styles.

Scott Christenson g1ves Jake Rosandich a d1rty look because he forgot to wea1 h1s matching ECKO shirt.

Showing s1gns of an early fashion sense, Paul Kahtava models his favorite dress.

Getting caught 1n the act, Trinette VanSoest reveals this year's latest cell phone trend.

Cruismg in his old­school car, John Rosewall flirts with all the pretty girls .

Paula Madden confidently struts about, hop­mg to make the cover of Vogue.

Daringly, Mary Lenich and Teresa Barnhill exhibit their individual uniqueness.

Casey Nelson flaunts Abercrombie, one of the latest brands of clothing.

Flares ... BLUE ... cell phones ... BLUE ... silvers ... BLUE ... tat-toos .. . As people walked through the hails of Virginia Secondary School during the school year, they saw many different students carrying their own unique style. Whether they were wearing Aber­crombie and Fitch, Ecko, Old Navy, Independent, Hurley, American Eagle, Roxy, or Play­boy, they all looked good. Each person pulled off outfits of differ­ent brands, creating an abun­dance of up-to-date fashion. If one took a look in the homes, one would have found P.S2's, DVD players, MP3's, the internet, burnt CO's, and digital everything representing all the modern toys . Furthermore, a bounty of body art could be seen on students who headed over to Lonny's for a tat­too or a piercing. Overall, the year was packed full of creativity.

FaDs & FaShioNs

Miranda Wudinich

argues her point on

whether or not Donald

Blom should have been

found guilty .

MUSIC: Destiny's Child's "Say My Name" and "Jumpin, Jumpin" ... Papa Roach's "Last Resort" ... Sisquo's "Thong Song" ... Eminem's "The Real Slim Shady" ... 3 Doors Down's "Kryp-tonite" ... Napster ... Smashing Pumpkins breakup ... Garth Brooks announces retirement plans DEATHS: Charles Schulz . . . US Representative Bruce Vento ... former Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan during his Senate race, which he won, so his wife was appointed to the seat ... Walter Matthau .. . SPORTS: Stanley Cup-New Jersey Devils

NBA Championship-Los Angeles Lakers ... World Series­New York Yankees . . . Super Bowl-Baltimore Ravens POLITICS: George W. Bush wins presidential election, but loses the popular vote to AI Gore .. . the Florida recounts ... Hillary Clin­ton elected to the US Senate in New York.

NeWs

Steve Gngal searches the gym ceiling for hanging chads from the Florida butterfly ballots.

Showing the1r excitement over Hillary Clinton's Senate win . Ashley Coughlin and Marie Bakhtiari cel­ebrate.

Dav1d Schultz and Ke1th Niem1 sing along with Destiny's Child on "Say My Name."

Plotting revenge, Elizabeth Stahl cannot forg1ve Tricia McCarty Jalonen for sabotaging her chance to be on the cast of "Survivor II."

CELEBRITIES: Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton wed ... Michael J. Fox retires ... David Letterman had bypass surgery ... Jennifer Lopez's dress at the Grammy Awards ... Tom Green's bout with cancer . . . Jennifer An is ton and Brad Pitt wed ... Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones wed ... MOVIES: "The Perfect Storm" ... "Mission Impossible 2" ... "The Gladiator"

"The Patriot" . . . "Erin Brokovich" ... "Charlie's Angels" .. . "Traffic" ... TELEVISION: "Boston Public" ... "Dark Angel" ... "Survivor II" ... "Big Brother" ... "Ed" ... "Bette ... .. . OTHER NEWS: USS Cole attack In Yemen ... Firestone tire troubles ... $145 million awarded to Flori­da smokers in a civil case against tobacco industry .. . 118 sailors die in Russian submarine Kursk disaster ... LTV closing ... Donald Blom sentenced to life without parole ...

MoRe NeWs

Surprised, Reshma Pattni is still unable to believe that the Yankees won the World Series again.

Diplomas ... BLUE ... memories .. . BLUE ... future .. . BLUE ... graduation ... The Class of 2001 lived their last high school year to the fullest. They were captains of varsity sports, presidents of clubs, and rulers of the school. Some chose the PSEO route, while others braved the class­rooms of Mr. Roubinek, Mr. Moeller, and 'The Turk". Although excited to graduate and "to get out of this place", the seniors were also sad to have to go their separate ways. Future plans may have occupied much of their daily routine, but they still made time for athletics, dances, jobs, and (most importantly?) schoolwork. As they worked hard during two centuries to be able to graduate, these teenagers expe­rienced a millennium of irre­placeable moments. Even the worst of times made the best of memories.

SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS : Treasurer Kelly B•ond•ch, Vice President Jennie Witty, Secretary Kare1 Seitz and Preside1t Andrea Podpeskar

ClAsS floWeR: Rubrum Lily

ClAsS cOlOrS: Electric Blue and Black

ClAsS sOnG: "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)"- Green Day

ClAsS mOtTo: "Don't cry because it's over; smile because it

TwO tHoUsAnD oNe happened." With a

friendly I I sm1le,

John Rosewall

tries to hide h1s

"bad s1de"

l]l65r. Again disgusted by Angela Harrison, Sarah Ralston looks away for the very last tim

"We AIL tAkE difFeReNt PaThS iN lifE, bUt No MaTtEr WhErE

Joseph Leroy Zebra

Adam Thomas Witzke

Jennifer Marie Yourczek

Jennie Eliza Witty

Miranda Joy Wudinich

Ryan Michael Wilsey

Melinda Jane Woods

Brandon David Westby

Finally remembering that his homework is due, Aaron Lind freezes because, as Jsual. it is not done.

wE gO, wE tAkE a LiTtle Of EaCh OtHeR eVeRyWhErE."

Benjamin Paul Weiss

Jaime VonWald

Sandra Jean Wallin

Julie Elizabeth Virant

Peter Jordan Waldorf

Louis Ben Vidmar

"FoRgivE yOuR eNeMiEs, BuT

Andrew James Waidler

Jesse Lee Vandervort

Trinette Joy VanSoest

Renee Marie Teman

Melame Schm1tz s temporarily blind­ed by the flash of her own camera

Dustin Thomas Trucano

Kate Marie Tammaro

Timothy Mark Thompson

Rebecca Marie Stahl

nEvEr FoRgEt ThEiR nAmEs."

Emily Jean Theodore

Lisa Marie Soderberg

Zachariah M. Smith

Simon Sed I meier

D1splaymg her fash1onab1e new hat, Ashley Larson wishes she could escape all the teasmg that comes with lt .

Sara Jo Smith

Melanie Kate Schmitz

Nicole L. Setter

Matthew Lawrence Sandnas

Karen Marie Seitz

Marcus Lee Sandnas

"If YoU finD yOuRsElF sTrUgGlinG tHrOuGh LiFe,

Amanda Sandnas

Jacob Reed Rosandich

Preston Wade Saari

Amy Elizabeth Reierson

Thomas Robert Russo

Sarah Jean Ralston

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John William Rosewall

Andrea Janice Ruth Podpeskar

ReMeMbEr, YoU mUsT cRaWl BeFoRe YoU wAlK."

Jeanine Molly Peterson

Kerry W. Pelkey

Experiencing a ghostly shock, Ash ey M1ettunen cannot bel1eve how smart Andrew Waid er really 1s.

Toni Ann Pender

David St. John Passal

Corey Mark Peloquin

Nicole Elizabeth Pagliaccetti

Nicole Louise Pelletier

Holly Ann Pagel

"AIL tHe EvEnTs In YoUr LiFe ArE tHeRe FoR a ReAsOn,

Christopher Michael Ostendorf

Phillip Nightwine

Anthony P. Orso

Alyssa Carol Nevala

John Francis Oreskovich

Eric D. Nelson

So WhAt YoU dO witH tHeM iS uP tO yOu."

Tty Follow

Ryan Lee Olson

Corey Arthur Nelson

Casey John Nelson

Aaron John Meinzer

Paul Arvo Mlot

Jamie Marie Mayer

Ashley Ann Miettunen

Marcus Blake Marwick

Joseph Mercurio

Christian W. Marchand

"YoUr LiFe Is MaDe Up Of YeArS tHaT mEaN

Cassandra Rose Maki

Gretchen Eggers Linstrom berg

Ro:1r1e Alger knows he IS right no mat­ter wi-Jat the girls say.

Carla Rose Maki

Jasof) Jeffrey Lind

Elizabeth Anne Lustig

Aaron Michael Lind

nOtHiNg, AnD mOmEnTs ThAt MeAn It AIL."

Erica Mae Longstaff

Hannah Lli Lillis

Christopher Lee Lawrence

Erin Elizabeth Lahti

FaPally realizang what the syf'lbOI on h1s necklace means, Paul Mlot cnnges in disgust.

Kenneth James Larson

Ryan Thomas Kuss

Ashley Dru Larson

Brian Daniel Kugel

Tuomas Pekka Juhana Laihanen

Joshua Michael Krause

"ThE fOoL sAyS tHaT iT cAnNoT bE dOnE

Eric Arvin Krause

Melissa Catherine Kleinschmidt

Kurtis James Koski

Ellen Kirsten

Lacey Anne Kneeland

Samuel B. Kellner

aS tHe WiSe MaN gOeS oUt AnD dOeS iT."

Jennifer Marlette Klos

Timothy Kanian

Paul Dale Kahtava

Lacy Holly Holcomb

Troy Marvin Johnson

Angela Maureen Holappa

Stacia Marie Johnson

Emily Ann Hilmas

tped or

Matthew Isaac Holkko

Kristopher Knutte Hilde

"A minD oNcE sTrEtChEd By A nEw IdEa

Kelly Jean Higgins

Nellie Noel Haugen

Although 1t is a ranty , Brian Kugel completely fa i ls at startmg a new Vir­ginia craze.

David Dale Hersch bach

Brittany Janet Harvey

Clint R. Henkel

Angela Marie Harrison

NeVeR rEgAiNs ItS oRiGiNaL sTrEnGtH ."

Sarah Renae Heinonen

Luke Thomas Hafdahl

Jennifer Kay Hackensmith

Tessa Ann Gregorich

Amanda Kaye Gustafson

Christopher Ryan Gothier

Michael R. Guralski

Ryan Girard Gibson

Be4t

Steven Matthew Grigal

Morgan Cepelak Gettle

"An EdUcAtioN iS wHaT rEmAiNs AfTeR oNe HaS

Jennifer Ann Gerzina

Jenna Lee Fabish

Amber Erickson gasps for a1r as the powers that-be tell her to blow up more ba'loons.

Robert Howard Fowler

Travis Lee Erickson

Jacob Ray Fort

Jared Duane Erickson

Kyle James Flannigan

Amber Lynn Erickson

fOrGoTtEn EvErYtHiNg He LeArNeD iN sChOoL. "

Kristine Elizabeth Engman

Amanda Lee Damm

Brian Bud Elg, Jr.

Mathew Paul Coughlin

Rebecca Susan DelGreco

Ashley Nicole Coughlin

Gina Marie DeBreto

Anthony C. Cina

"YoU aRe NeVeR givEn A wisH, witHoUt

April Jean Chute

Matthew John Carlson

ng up 1n amazement, Dave Pas­now has proof that the "X-Files" do

. st.

Scott Allen Christenson

Adrianne Beth Carlson

Bethany Corinne Christensen

Briana Lee Byrne

AlSo BeinG givEn ThE pOwEr To UsE iT"

Timothy Jay Carlson

Mark Thomas Butorac

Breann Kaila Fawn Burke

Kelly Jade Biondich

Laughing at the gum Casey Nelson has in his hair, Scott Christenson and Corey Nelson cannot hold a stratght face like Jake Rosandich.

Anders Hilton Bloomquist

Tracey Kay Berry

Justin Frank Blazewicz

Michael David Berg

Paul Owen Bjerke

Dustin James Benz

"NeVeR lEt YoUr YeStErDaY's DiSaPpOiNtMeNtS

Gail Marie Baranzelli

Samuel Tyler Augustin

Krista Marie Banaszak

Lisa Marie Atkins

Danielle Kay Banaszak

Laura K. Atkins

oVeRsHaDoW tOmOrRoW's DrEaMs."

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Marie Maryam Bakhtiari

Taryn Elaine Arnberg

Bobby James Appledorn

Erica Longstaff snaps 1nto a state of shock when she finally realizes that she is a senior.

Tim Thompson likes what he sees 1n

the water fountain as Beki DelGreco and Julie Virant want to just vomit.

Aaron John Appelwick

Kelly Lorraine Anderson

Lindsay Jean Anderson

Jennah Marie Anderson

Kristen Joy Anderson

Ronald Edward Alger

II LeArN tO bE hApPy WiTh WhAt YoU hAvE

The Class of 2001 smt les ; they all know in about six years they will be the ones the seventh graders are afraid of.

WoRsT rAdio SoNgS: "Who Let the Dogs Out" "Music"

FaVoRiTe VeHiClE bRaNdS: Chevrolet Ford

FaVoRiTe VaCaTiOn SpOtS: Mexico Florida

FaVoRiTe Tv ShOwS: "Friends" "Jackass"

FaVoRiTe TeAcHeRs: Mr. Mauston Mr. Marcella

FaVoRiTe Talk ShOw HoStS: Jerry Springer Jenny Jones

FaVoRiTe SuBsTiTuTe TeAcHeRs: Mr. Haidos Mr. Beyer

FaVoRiTe SpOrTs: Hockey Football

FaVoRiTe SoNgS: "Kryptonite" "Arms Wide Open"

FaVoRiTe SaYiNgS: "How you doin?" "Sweet!"

FaVoRiTe SoDa PoPs: Dr. Pepper Mountain Dew

FaVoRiTe PaStimEs: Chillin ' Cruisin '

FaVoRiTe MoViEs: "Dirty Dancing" "Cruel Intentions"

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Marie Bakhtiari cannot believe that Adn­anne Carlson wrote what she dtd on her ribbon.

Quite confused and unable to spell his name, Steve Grigal wonders if he wtll be allowed to graduate.

wHile YoU pUrSuE all ThAt YoU wAnT. "

Stephanie Vertachnik gets concerned when Ashley Smith starts to feel the effects of the

poisonous pine tree.

TuRnAbOuT Mr. Krebsbach suavely out-dances all the sophomores, juniors, and even seniors at

turnabout.

Laughing hysterically, Jennifer Skubic knows that she will have the biggest bottle of Heinz Tomato Ketchup at the dance.

Toni Pender listens intently as Luke Hafdahl argues about ordering dessert before they leave the restaurant.

With nothing else she can do, Jennifer Hacken smith smiles as Erica Longstaff falls asleep in he lap.

Jake Rosandich shows off his perfectly starched t1e to an uninterested Chris Ostendorf.

PUNCH SERVERS: ROW 1: S. Vertachnik, M. Hagberg, K. Green. ROW 2: C. Claviter, J. Berg. ROW 3: K. Cole, A. Fjoslien, A. Smith, L. MacGregor, N. Niemi, L. Ruthenbeck.

Aimee Harder grins as she successfully dips her date early Irish. Laura Koeneman looks on as Mary Sassing checks out all the eligible guys on the

dance floor.

Trying to disguise the1r panic, James Lekatz and Melinda Woods suddenly realize that their tongues are stuck to their chins.

After a long evening, M1chael Twaddle carries a tired but happy Jennie Witty out of the multipur­pose room.

Bands ... BLUE ... boot hockey .. . BLUE ... activities ... BLUE .. . pep fest ... The senior high stu­dent council outdid themselves when putting together Snow Week 2001. Throughout the week, students could be seen wearing a bed sheet, a sarong, their favorite hat, and the new Blue Devil pins. Trying their luck during the noontime, the stu­dents played musical chairs. Fri­day morning Jennie Witty and Jason Lind passed their crowns to the new king and queen, Luke Hafdahl and Ellen Kirsten. Carry­ing on a newly-set tradition the "Senior Boys' Dance" was passed down to the juniors. Several bands performed, but one really topped the charts, Mr. Marcella, Mr.

0 Groves, and Mr. Moeller

joined in a jam session as they helped the students and other faculty members enjoy the 2001 Snow Week festivities.

SnOw WeEk

Wendy Mohar displays her multi-hand dance moves at the Friday morning coronation .

Kurt Kosk1 laughs at Eric Marwick's lame excuse for using the wrong end of the stick.

Dejected , Adam Saxhaug empties h1s locker after being cut from the new Beach Boys movie.

Once again, the Danceline girls awe the crowd with their formations.

Jeremy Lawrence scowls at Erik Linstrom­berg as he tries to shag the attention of the senior girls during their premiere dance.

Hoping for their big break, Mr. Moeller, Mr. Marcella, and Mr. Groves sweat out some oldies.

SNOW WEEK ROYALTY: ROW 1: Brittany Harvey and Melissa Kleinschmidt. ROW 2: Mark Butorac, Marie Bakhtiari, Paul Bjerke, King Luke Hafdahl. Queen Ellen Kirsten, and Kurt Koski.

King Luke Hafdahl begs Queen Ellen K1rsten to let him have a turn on the chair.

Chad Johnson1s mesmerized

by the beautiful music of

Jen Klos, Jill Emoth,

and Anthony

Cina.

Confused about which grade he IS

in, senior Kris Hilde helps the juniors with their tug-o-war victory.

The recent budget cuts have forced these drummers to find new ways to entertain the student

Convinced that he is Buddy Holly reincarnated, Mr. Thomas Moeller steals the show at the after­noon pep fest.

body.

Kristen Anderson is shocked when she learns that the punch she is drinking is not spiked . Waiting for a big pop , Nicole Pagliaccetti reluctant­

ly blows up a balloon.

Dave Passal and Adrianne Carlson look at each other blankly after catching the wrong part of a nearby conversation.

Kurt Koski watches a bedazzled Dustin Benz carefully trying to learn the latest dance moves.

Formal ... BLUE ... restaurants ... BLUE ... couples ... Blue ... par-ties . . . Saturday, May 6, 2000, was a big day for everyone in Vir­ginia because it was prom night for the juniors and the seniors. Every girl dressed in a beautiful gown, and the men dressed in sexy tuxes ready to begin the fes­tivities at the all new afternoon Grand March in the gym. After the presentations, almost every­one went out to dinner and then returned to the multipurpose room for the 8:30 P.M. dance. Soon the couples were "Lost in Paradise" among the beautiful colors of green, purple, and blue in the jungle-like scene as Sounds Alive played three hours of music including the theme song "Amazed" by Lonestar. Sponsored by Mrs. Henderson and the Class of 2001 , Prom 2000 was an elegant and enchanting evening.

PrOm

Melissa Klemschmidt struggles as her fingers become stuck in her hair.

When her date chases after a good-looking punch server, Lisa Soderberg curses the day he was born.

Marie Bakhtiari hides from her gentleman friend as she tries to fix her garter.

Amanda Gustafson gives Anthony Cina "the look" as he accidentally pulls down the decorations she just put up.

PROM COMMITTEE: ROW 1: J Klos, M Bakhtiari, A. Gustafson. ROW 2: A. Carlson, N. Pagllaccetti, A. Erick­son, C. Maki.

Major Mark Wiens gives a senior "thumbs up" during a presentation on the Persian Gulf.

The lead singer of Team 1-Themba-Hope confesses his love to a freshman during an assembly on racial peace.

Speaking about self esteem, Greg Speck pauses to think about the reasons why he should not hit him­self.

Representative Jim Oberstar stops during his speech on government controls to sing to the audience.

Tips ... BLUE ... issues ... BLUE ... education ... BLUE ... humor ... Many special assemblies were put on this year. Social studies classes took time out of their schedules to see Major Mike Wickman and Major Mark Wiens talk about the Persian Gulf. A motivational speaker Greg Speck gave his outlook on teenage issues. A group from South Africa, 1-Themba, educated the students on racism. Representa­tive Jim Oberstar answered the students' questions about the government. The seniors re­ceived a larger look into the future with two speakers. First, Adam Carrol let the students in on a few tips for "Preparing for College, " and second , Ben Osmond gave the Class of 2001 a few pointers about financial aid . There was practically something for every­one this Year with the large vari ­ety of programs.

PrOgRaMs Ben Osmond answers questions during his informative speech on financial aid.

Alyssa Nevala is shocked at what Adam Carrol just told her during his "Preparing for College" address.

Show1ng true blue sp1rit, some of the junior high candidates enjoy their tropical get-a-way in mid February.

R~fusing to wear them, Princess Amanda Rosand1ch and Pnnce Joey Borden pose with their crowns .

Jen Berg and Torn Preb1ch try to figure out what Whitney Trucano is smiling about.

JUNIOR HIGH ROYALTY: ROW 1: Nicholas Spolarich and Jennifer Berg. ROW 2: Colin Gettle, Ashley Smith, Princess Amanda Rosandich , Pnnce Joey Borden, Whitney Trucano, and Tom Prebich.

Candidate Ashley Smith is disgusted by the rude gestures the junior guys are making during their dance.

Dresses ... BLUE ... suits .. . BLUE ... crowns ... BLUE .. . smiles ... At the Snow Week pre-assembly on Friday, February 9, the eight members of the junior high royal court were introduced. The teachers went out and found Jen Berg, Joey Borden , Colin Gettle, Tom Prebich, Amanda Rosandich, Ashley Smith , Nick Spolarich, and Whitney Trucano in the audience. During that next busy week, the candidates need­ed to get special clothes and pic­tures for the slide show. They also needed to make hair appoint­ments and fill out surveys all before Friday. At the coronation assembly on Friday morning. Amanda Rosandich and Joey Borden were named prince and princess for the 2001 Snow Week. The rest of their day con ­sisted of lunch at The Rainy Lake on main street and presiding over the afternoon pep fest.

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Football ... BLUE ... tug of war ... BLUE .. . king ... BLUE ... queen ... In October, spirits were high as the Virginia students celebrated their fall homecoming. Students wore their pajamas to school, and they even squeezed into their leather pants on both Biker Day and Britney Spears Day. The noontime activities led the Blue Devils to compose raps and to impersonate their favorite actors. Thursday's coronation allowed the royal court to reign over more games but no bonfire. Then Friday brought carnations, the pep fest, the parade, and a dance at the Miners. Although the football team suffered a loss, Virginians celebrated a week of fun sponsored by the Student Council and Mrs. Waller. Home­coming lasted only a week, but the memories will be with the stu­dents for a lifetime.

As the rest of the senior girls continue to scream w1th excitement, Emily Hilmas cannot help but boast to the surrounding juniors about their huge win in powder puff football.

HoMeCoMiNg Jake Rosandich is slightly confused as to which 'NSync dance step he is on.

Ken Leiviska wishes he could run and hide after completely forgetting the words to "Hotel California ."

While decorating the senior float, Karen Seitz avoids the huge imaginary bee that she has at the end of her nose.

Completely shocked, Brandon Westby cannot fathom how Kyle Flannigan sounds exactly like a woman.

ROYAL COURT: ROW 1: Matthew Holkko and Kristen Anderson. ROW 2: Steven Gri­gal, Sarah Ralston , Queen Jennie Witty , King Jason Lind, David Herschbach, and Amber Erickson.

Phil Gunderson was not expecting Kevin Lind's rude and strange reaction to the pep fest performers.

Queen Jennie Witty and King Jason Lind enjoy the moment.

Perturbed, Andrea Chaney cannot believe there is no room left in the junior hallway for the posters that she spent hours working on.

Trying once again to be the center of attention, Matt Holkko forgets the punch line for the joke.

Jim Starkovich disappoints Stephanie Vertachnik by describing his future years in prison after trying to take over the whole world.

MoSt CoNtAgioUs LaUgH: Brandon Westby and Marie Bakhtiari.

MoSt LiKely To BeCoMe A tAlK sHoW hOsT: Matthew Holkko and Taryn Arnberg.

BeSt DrEsSeD: Jacob Rosandich and Brittany Harvey.

LoOkS likE a Doll: Amanda Gustafson and Dustin Benz.

BeSt Hair: Ashley Miettunen and Kurtis Koski .

BeSt EyEs: Erica Longstaff and Morgan Gettle.

BeSt SmilE: Paul Bjerke and Amber Erick­son.

CfmJ Of

2001

BeSt PeRsOnAlitY: Jason Lind and Jennie Witty.

ClAsS fL1RtS: Karen Seitz and Ryan Kuss.

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Faw/!;

MoSt ScHoOl Spirit: Cassandra Maki and Scott Christenson.

MoSt ChAnGeD: Steven Grigal and Jenn1fer Klos.

MoSt UniqUe: Gma DeBreto and Ronald Alger.

MoSt LiKely To SuCcEeD: David Passal and Nicole Pagliaccetti.

WoRsT dRiVeR: Mathew Coughlin and Kate Tammaro.

L1Fe Of ThE pArTy: Melissa Kleinschmidt and David Herschbach.

MoSt LiKely To HaVe A rUn-In WiTh ThE lAw: Jeanine Peterson and Matthew Sandnas.

European ... BLUE ... visitors ... BLUE ... unique ... BLUE .. . new experiences .. . Virginia's foreign exchange students Ellen, Simon, and Tuomas came from afar in order to expand their knowledge by studying abroad. Their year began with exciting but positive experiences. For most of them, it was the first time they had ever had pep assemblies or so many options for after-school activi­ties. Simon Sedlmeier spent much of his time enjoying the excitement of school band in America . Tuomas Laihanen scored his first goal in hockey as a Blue Devil, and Ellen Kirsten passed her time cheering on the boys' teams in football and hock­ey. Virginia has really enjoyed their stay here and will keep them and their memories close to their hearts. Auf weidersein, hei hei, tchuss, and goodbye.

ExChAnGe StUdEnTs

Simon Sed I meier rearranges his tie to cover up a ketchup spot.

Studying hard, Tuomas Laihanen hopes to pass his "Beowulf" test.

Ellen Kirsten smiles devilishly as she IS caught downloading a song on Nap­ster.

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS: ROW 1: Ellen Kirsten. ROW 2: S1mon Sedlme1er and Tuomas Laihanen.

Tuomas Laihanen looks away 1n disgust as Peter Waldorf yells at the referees.

Lectures . . . BLUE . . . papers ... BLUE ... advice ... BLUE ... inspi-ration ... Every member of the Vir-ginia administration, faculty, and staff worked diligently to keep the school running smoothly. The administrators and Mr. Kehoe found unique ways to work around budget cuts. Mrs. Carl­son and Mrs. Byrne issued yellow absence cards while Mr. Krebs­bach signed detention slips. Cafeteria workers enriched the students' diets as bus drivers transported kids safely. Custodi­ans cleaned slippery, bologna­filled halls and, of course, teach­ers instilled knowledge into their students, broadening some hori­zons. New faces seen included counselor Paula Larson, artist Heather Serfling, nurse Karen Hunt, and supervisor Cathy Cre­mers. These wonderful adults ensured that 2000-2001 was a great year.

FaCultY

COUNSELING OFFICES: Mrs. Donna Luzovich, Ms. Paula Larson, Ms. Kathy Neff, and Mr.

Gary Skalko.

VIRGINIA SECONDARY SCHOOL OFFICE: Mr. Michael Krebsbach , Mrs. Shirley Byrne, Mrs. Linda Carlson, and Mr. Bryan Kehoe .

Laughing, Ms. Leslie Kangas realizes that she is holding a stack of love letters instead of her pre- Mrs. Laura Zollar argues over sentence structure pared volleyball speech. with her piece of cake.

"KnOwleDgE sPeAkS ,

Mr. Bryan Kehoe Princ1pal

Mrs. Shirley Byrne Office Secretary

SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE: Mrs. Peggy Bodovinitz and Mr. Wallace Schoeb.

A very jealous Mrs. Mary Strasser howls that Mrs. Jackie Witty has both a pom pon and a megaphone.

Mr. Michael Krebsbach Dean of Students

Mrs. Linda Carlson Office Secretary

Mrs. Shirley Vertachn1k Curriculum Secretary

Mrs. Donna Luzovich Counselors' Secretary

Mr. Charles Klinker Activities Director

Mrs. Marlene Emery Activities Secretary

VIRGINIA BOARD OF EDUCATION: ROW 1: Mr. Rudy Marolt, Mrs. Kathleen Cremers, and Mr. Raymond Luoma. ROW 2: Mr. Wallace Schoeb, and Mr. Paul Brinkman. NOT PICTURED: Mr. Tod Urban, Mrs. L1sa Pattni, Mrs. Shannon Malovrh, and Mr. James Dunstan.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION OFFICE: Mrs. Sue Gerheardt, Mrs. Carolyn Blazewtcz, Mrs. Shirley Schoeb, Mrs. Lavonne See, Mrs. Barb Horvat, and Mrs. Carol Peterson.

Mr. Anthony Zavodnik English 7-8

Mrs. Alison Vuicich Purchase/Accounts

Slowly, Matt Ostendorf teaches Mr. Larry Groves to play "In A Gadda DaVida."

Mrs. Jackie Wttty Physical Education 9

Mrs. Sandra Viger Payroll/Accounts

Mr. Wayne Christiansen

and Mr. Mark Roubinek

deftnttely need Mr. John

Renzaglia's bullhorn.

Mrs. Louise Wilhelm Educational Aide

Mr. Anthony Turk English 10-12

Mrs. Sheila Wilcox Orchestra 7-8-9-10-11-12

Mrs. Karen Tint Spectal Education 10-12

"A wisE mAn 'S qUeStioN

Mrs. Mary-Angela Strasser English 9-10-11

Mr. Mark Roubinek Social Studies 12,

Psychology

Mrs. Christine Richards In-School Suspension

Mr. Gary Skalko Counselor 9- Special Ed.

Mrs. Nancy Salmi Social Studies 10-11

Mr. Edward Roskoski Industrial Technology

Mr. John Renzaglia English 9-

Communication Skills

Mr. Brian Skadsem Mathematics 7-8

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Mrs. Margaret Ratai Medical Careers

Mrs. Heather Serfling Art 7-8

Mrs. Ginny Psick Educational Aide

cOnTainS hAlF tHe AnSwEr. "

Mrs. Maureen Schaffer Spec1al Education

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Mrs. Jo Johnson wornes that her own personal audio-visual man will miss some of the Blue Devil mania.

Mr. Eric Porkkonen Special Education

Mrs. Theresa Pohl Computer Technology

Ms. Lori Phillips Mathematics 8-10-12

Mrs. Chnsttne Peterson Physical Science 9

Mr. Mark Roub1nek thinks it would be more economically effective for the teachers to clean the school.

Mrs. Chris Peterson ends the argument between Mrs. Barb Jacobson and Mr. Rich Odell about what is better, science or computer class.

Mr. Thomas Moeller English 12- Writing 7

Mr. Thomas Miller Geography 7-Library Media

Mrs. Janice Mesich Child Care and Development

Mr. Thomas Palc1ch Spec1al Educat1on

Mr. Roger Nelson Science 7- Phys1cal Ed. 7

Mrs. Kathy Neff Counselor 7-8

Mrs. Deb Meissner English as a

Second Language

"TeAcHiNg Is NoT a LoSt ArT, bUt

Mr. Richard Odell Science 7-10-12

Mrs. Deborah Meckola Educational Aide

Mrs. Carol Lawyer Educational aide

Mr. Loren Kantola Industrial Technology

Mrs. Barbara Mason Educational Aide

Ms. Paula Larson Counselor 10-11-12

Ms. Roberta Margo Library Media

Mrs. Terri Kowalski Foreign Languages

ACTIVITIES OFFICE: Mrs. Marlene Emery and Mr. Charles Klinker.

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Mr. Steven Marcella Science 10- 11-12

Mr. Michael Kowalski Mathematics 10-11-12

Mr. Mark Lehto Industrial Technology

Mrs. Marlene Kauppinen Secretary

Frustrated with his first year Spanish students, Mr. Ben Bleske leans back and thinks only of acquiring a milk mustache.

ThE rEgArD fOr It Is A lOsT tRaDiTiOn. "

Exhausted from a little too much fun, Mickey, a.k.a. Mr. Tony Turk, shows

signs of narcolepsy.

Mrs. Jeanette Johnson Family and

Consumer Science 8

Mrs. Karen Hunt Nurse

Mrs. Barbara Johnson Special Education

Mrs. June Hill Educational Aide

Acting the part of Principal Kehoe, Mr. Bob Judnick pretends to mandate over the phone.

Mrs. Margaret Jarvinen Mathematics 9

Mr. Mark Henderson Social Studies 7-8

Mr. Jon Jarvinen Mathematics 10-11-12

Mr. Thomas Hafdahl Phys1cal Education­

Health 7-10

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Looking calm and cool, Mr. Peter Gepson checks out his grooving band.

Mrs. Barbara Jacobson Business Education

Mr. Larry Groves Choir 9-10-11-12

"A tEaChEr AfFeCtS eTeRnitY; hE cAn

Mrs. Valerie Carlson Sc1ence 8

Mr. Peter Gepson Band 9-10-11-12

Mr. Bruce Dobberstein Physical Education 7-8

Mr. Gary Cornell Soc1al Studies 8-12

Mrs. K1m Brinkman Educational Aide

Mrs. Luan Gentilini Art 1 0-11-12

Ms. Cathy Cremers Study Hall Supervisor

Mrs. Kathy Koebensky-Como Civics 9

Mr. David Bolton Science 11-12

Mr. Gregory Foster Industria l Technology

Mr. BenJamm Bleske Spanish

NeVeR tElL wHeRe HiS iNfluEnCe StOpS."

Sgt. Gary Esala R.O.T.C.

FACULTY NOT PICTURED: Ms. Gail Wieman Ms. Phyllis Torrel Ms. Gail Rozell Mr. Gary Pernu Mrs. Peggy Laughlin Ms. Leslie Kangas

Playmg the school song on her air guitar, Mrs. Nancy Salmi believes she 1s a modern Janis Joplin.

Ms. Carolyn Blazewicz Educational Aide

As with the majonty of the staff members around him, Mr. Steve Marcella is com­pletely oblivious that mischievous Mr. Tony Turk is giving him "bunny ears."

Mr. Jeff Mauston JS shocked when local musician Shannon Gunderson deliv­ers a surprise birthday singing telegram at the Urban Edge.

The new study hall supervisor Ms. Cathy Cremers ponders over five-letter word for "marsupial."

BUS DRIVERS, Bob Pogachnick, Don McGregor, Marlm Parks, Gus Philllpich, Tom Tammaro, Tony Tammaro, Jadwrga Kollender, Julie Surra, Penny Stecker, George Pelrska, and Mike Nystrom.

Obvrously, Mrs . Sue Waller needs

to wake up earlier if she hopes to be

presentable in school.

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION/TECHNOLOGY OFFICE: Mrs. Sandra Nurmi, Mrs. Theresa Pohl, Mrs. Marlene Kauppmen, and Mr. Thomas Miller.

Mr. Thomas Moeller smiles because he IS the culpnt behind what Mrs. Nancy Salmi, Mrs. Mary Strasser, and Mrs. Kathy Como are staring at.

NURSE'S OFFICE: Mrs. Sandra Phillipich and Ms. Karen Hunt. Pretending she is a cheerleader, Ms. Lon Phillips jams to the music

while showing her school spirit.

CAFETERIA CREW: ROW 1: Mrs. Gloria Strand, Mrs. Mary Jo Smith, Mrs. Theresa Had ash. ROW 2: Mrs. Judy Cadeau, Mrs. Marianne Niemiste, Mrs. Keri Hendrickson, Mrs. Mary Kay Stanaway, Ms. Winnie Lovett.

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StUdEnT cOuNcil ...--.....,..

Paul Starkovich cries after stubbing his toe. Hoping her motion will carry, Jennie Witty glares at her opposition.

STUDENT COUNCIL: ROW 1: K. Green, S. Skube, A. Rosandich, P. MacDonald. ROW 2: J. Seitz, J. Hejda, K. Kamnikar, G. Kochevar, J. LeMoine. ROW 3: K. Saukko, L. Wasbotten, J. Fridgen, P. Starkovich, E. Linstromberg, J. Lenci. ROW 4: G. Sandnas, M. Ostendorf, A. Waidler, T. Johnson, D. Benz, J. Witty, A. Jamal .

Greta Sandnas is caught skipping another mandatory meeting.

Troy Johnson prays that he will never be on display in a classroom.

SPEECH TEAM: ROW 1: L. Soderberg, K. Banaszak, D. Banaszak. ROW 2 : K. Kolocek, J Bruemmer, M. Hagberg, H. Stevens. ROW 3: M. Hanson, A. Baumann, L. Koeneman, A. Walker, A. Jamal. ROW 4: D. Heisel, J. Rent, N. Sager, J. Lekatz .

After a grueling hour of memonz1ng her lines, Danielle Banaszak stretches

"Why doesn't anyone understand me?" thinks Krista Banaszak. During a long walk 1n the hot sun, James Lekatz

takes a break on Melinda Woods's shoulder.

SPARKS BIBLE STUDY: ROW 1: L. Anderson, T. Johnson, M. Sassing. ROW 2: A. Gustason, R. Ternan. ROW 3: T. Johnson.

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tpeeeltRA Speaking .. . BLUE ... discussing ... BLUE .. . poise .. . BLUE ... Bible ... Both the speech team and the Sparks Bible Study group had an educational year. Focusing on either public speaking or inter­pretive events, the Virginia vocal­ists eagerly took to their Saturday meets across Northern Minneso­ta only after fulfilling the require­ment of one practice per week with one of their coaches, either veterans Mrs. Jo Johnson or Mrs. Strasser, or novice Ms. Cremers. Meanwhile, meeting during the lunch break in Malone Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Sparks Bible Study read and dis­cussed the Book of John, which obviously inspired various topical debates. Student initiated, this Bible study was open to everyone and anyone. Both groups dealt perfectly with their specific focuses and interests.

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SPANISH CLUB: ROW 1: T. Barnhill, L. Fab1sh, A. Leppala, M. Kesanen, A. Jamal, L.

Beck, A. Gentilini, M. Anderson. ROW 2: S. Lung, T. Klimek, N. Listemaa, M. Turner, A. HorningJ. Holappa, S. Jones, M. Mus1ch, C.

Nelson. ROW 3: J. Hejda, J. Listemaa, A. Reierson, C. Peloquin, K. Aagenes, S. Augustin,

P. Mlot, T. Russo, T. Christenson, J. Pelletier. ROW 4: Mr. Bleske, S. Gwash, L. Jorgensen, A. Cina, J. Lawrence, A. Appelwick, J. Fridgen, P.

Starkovich, E. Linstromberg, J. Lenci.

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SaDd SADD: ROW 1: J. Fabish, L.

Soderberg, G. Vuicich. ROW 2: M. Marquis, A. Baumann, A.

Gustason, A. Walker, H. Stevens.

Paul Mlot demonstrates how buff he is planning to be for the trip to Mexico.

Unsuccessfully, Jessica Meier tnes to escape from the Grim Reaper.

Jeremy Mettler is not in the mood for Dustin Shepersky's advice on I ife.

Richard Neumann is totally oblivious while Troy Bloyer attacks Robert Reynolds.

PROJECT 120: ROW 1: J. Sloth, C. Long, A. Overfors, J. Listemaa. ROW 2: A. Augustin, M. Hagberg, M. Woods, M. Schmitz, A. Leppala, J. Yourczek. ROW 3: J. Fabish, A. Gustason, A. Harder, J. Holappa. ROW 4: B. Krause, K. Alto, E. Stahl, N. Sager.

Smiling in anticipation, Jennifer Sloth and Ala ina Augustm are all fired up for the1r St. Paul excursion.

ROTC ROW 1: K. Rule, M. Green. ROW 2: D. Shepersky, R. Neumann, R. Reynolds, T. Bloyer. ROW 3: J. Mettler, T Krisak, C. Oinonen, A. Wai­dler.

Uniforms . .. BLUE ... govern-ment ... BLUE .. . color guard .. . BLUE ... knowledge ... Many Vir-gima students experienced something different in both Pro­ject 120 and the Reserve Officer Training Corps. Mrs. Koebensky­Como sent the Project 120 par­ticipants to the Minnesota state capitol for five days of meeting with legislators, observing state congressional sessions, and joining in a mock trial. ROTC also learned about government - the military branch. Not only did they provide a color guard for home sporting events, but Sergeant Esala, the new adviser, made sure they earned their uniforms. Camp-outs, competitions, and community projects were just a few of their many assignments. Both the Project 120 and the ROTC students enjoyed positive and motivational activities.

PrOjEcT 120

RoTc

Deadlines .. . BLUE ... captions .. . BLUE .. . layouts ... BLUE ... pic­tures .. . The staff of the 2001 Rohian overcame many obsta­cles. The first one came the day they realized Mr. Renzaglia was going to be the adviser all year. The second was agreeing on the cover design and the color of the book. One thing they all agreed on was that the book needed to be original. With Kate Tammaro, Matt Coughlin, and Chris Lawrence as the editors, the book would surely be creative. The diversity of the staff made it evident that many different groups of students and ideas would be included in the year­book. Although the Rohian staff had many good times in T 400, capturing students at their finest, meeting deadlines, and working to satisfy all customers needed to be done before any fun ever start­ed.

RoHiAn StAfF N1cole Pelletier

searches for her missing Rohian work, know1ng

that Mr. Renzaglia will explode if it is

lost.

Julie Virant, Ashley Coughlin, and Beki DelGreco pretend to be working hard as they really just share the recent gossip.

ROHIAN: ROW 1: P Madden, A. Larson, J. Peterson, T. Gregorich. ROW 2: J. Hacken­smlth, N Pelletier, L. Soderberg, K. Anderson, A. Nevala. ROW3 : J.Mayer. T Russo, A. L1nd, A. Holappa, H. lrlbacker. ROW 4: 8 Burke, T. Pender, L. Holcomb, E. Theodore, T. Johnson. ROW 5: M. Coughlin, C. Lawrence, K. Tammaro.

Editor Kate Tammaro is totally disgusted by Jen Hackensmith's new do.

Ashley Coughlin, Bnttany Harvey, and Anna Gentilini breathe a s1gh of relief as they beat the semi-truck across the street.

Closing her eyes and pray1ng, Nellie Haugen knows that Brittany Harvey and Rachel Lach will be throwing their rifles in the air soon.

During the parade, Ashley Coughlin stops to play patty­cake on her legs.

RIFLES: ROW 1: N. Haugen, K. Anderson, B. Harvey. ROW 2 · K Garrick, R. Lach, L. Beck.

As the rifles practice for the home­coming parade, Rachel Lach realizes she knows none of the moves.

RiFlE cOrPs

POMPONS: ROW 1. A. Erickson, J. Walkky, S. Gwash, L. Jacobson , J. Witty. ROW 2: A.

Carlson, S. LeMo1ne, K. Biondich, H. Bezek, N. Pelletier, J. Berg, S. Smith, S. Vertachnik, S.

Ralston .

Legs ... BLUE . . . bloomers .. . BLUE .. . energy ... BLUE .. . smiles ... They might not be smil­ing at their 7:30A.M. practices, but when it comes to 7:30P.M. and they are at the games, their smiles are definitely there. Under the supervision of senior cap­tains Amber Erickson and Jennie Witty and junior captain Shan­non Gwash, the porn pan squad enthusiastically performed at most of the pep fests and at many football , basketball , and hockey games. The girls even enter­tained the crowds during the halftime show at the homecom­ing football game and at the

·snow week festivities. Eight of the porn pan members were also part of the Marching Blues as they carried the shields spelling out "VIRGINIA. " The girls had an outstanding year and their enthusiasm and energy were very much appreciated.

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These senior girls have no trouble smiling for the gorgeous guy behind the camera who wants their picture.

Amber Erickson panics as she suddenly realizes that she forgot about morning practice.

SHIELDS: A. Erickson, S. Vertachn1k, A. Carlson, J. Walkky, N. Pelletier, S. Gwash, J. Berg, S. Ral­ston.

Alic1a Skube and Laura Skubic giggle as Tom Kelly gives some off-the-wall recommendation.

After many hours of giving students advice, James Lekatz finally unwinds by demonstrating his wild ape impression.

PEER MEDIATORS: ROW 1: D. Aluni, T. Kelly, L. Skubic, S. Sku be, A. Malovrh, A. Glowacki. ROW 2: J. Berens, A. Grueser, M. Bezek, B. Branville, A. Johnson. ROW 3: L. Niska, J. Jones, K. Sacchet­ti, K. Saxhaug, A. Starr, A. Finn. ROW 4: J. Johnson, A. Erickson, M. Villa, C. Jarvela, D. Bidle.

PEER LISTENERS: ROW 1: G. Vuic1ch, H. Stevens, J. Grant, J. Witty, R. Bonner, A. Gentilini, J. Walkky, D. Ceglar, K. Aro. ROW 2: M. Hagberg, A. Baumann, G. Sandnas, C. Malovrh, D. Banaszak, J. Kottke, C. Wallner, A. Tack, J. Sloth, D. Nelson, M. Filander. ROW 3: E. Brooks, K. Banaszak, J. Marcella, M. Holmes, D. Neff, J. Fridgen, E. Linstromberg, C. Holstrom, J. Dolence, J. Chad, K. Kamnikar, B. Stevens. ROW 4 : N. Spolarich, J. Lekatz , J. Pettlnelli, T. Nordling, C. Nelson, D. Benz, D. Savela, G. Friedlieb, J. Siebert, K. Leiviska, M. Ostendorf.

Helpers ... BLUE ... ears ... BLUE ... mouths ... BLUE ... minds ... Both the peer mediators and the peer listeners under Ms. Neffs guidance were in school to help. The seventh and eighth grade peer mediators were trained in conflict resolution. Following a mediation script, they helped their classmates solve problems in a peaceful way. The peer lis­teners were senior high students trained in problem solving, com­munication, and listening so they could help their friends assess a situation and decide the appro­priate way to resolve it. They attended PIP, Partners in Preven­tion, camp, where they received training that focused on positive self-attitudes and communica­tions skills building. These peer helpers worked together to resolve conflicts and make 2000-2001 a smooth year.

PeEr MeDiAtOrS

PeEr LiStEnErS

OrChEsTrA

A cool Togboh

Schandorf strums

h1s viola wishing it

were a guitar

instead.

Sarah Heinonen smirks while thinking how she beat everyone else for the violin solo.

Seeing Mr. Krebsbach patrolling the halls, Troy Johnson hides h1s lunch-filled viola in his Jacket.

ORCHESTRA: ROW 1: J. Kugel, J. Braski, A. Anderson, J. Kotnik, H. Stevens, B. Ulnch, S. Sanders P. Ulicsni, K. Kotnik. ROW 2: J. Papesh, S. Heinonen, M. Turner, T. Johnson, M. Spampanato, T Schandorf, N. Niemi, L. Oberstar, N. Listemaa. ROW 3: H. W1rtz, R. Beldo, L. Gunderson, M. Koop, H. Jamal, E. Welch, B. Kippola, L. Hartman.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: ROW 1: B. Christensen , D. Banaszak, M. Kleinschmidt. ROW 2: L. Soderberg, D. Passal, J . Witty, C. Maki. ROW 3 : J . Anderson , N. Pagliaccetti , D. Benz, K. Banaszak, Ms. Larson.

MOCK TRIAL:

ROW 1: R.

Grahek, J. Fabish.

ROW 2: J . Rent, L.

Koeneman, B. Krause.

l1sa Soderberg stares m disbelief as Gretchen Lin­stromberg and Bethany Christensen dare to wear such outfits to school.

Academics ... BLUE ... projects ... BLUE ... courtroom ... BLUE ... cases ... The National Honor Society and Mock Trial team both took on new forms this year. NHS used to be just a title, but n()>w it was actually an activity. The students sponsored their first ever movie night featuring "The Goonies," donating all of the money to charities. NHS also worked with Ms. Neff and their new adviser Ms. Larson to start an after-school peer tutoring program. The Mock Trial team was a little slow at the start because Mr. Henderson was just learning the ropes as a new advis­er. This year's trial was 'The State of Independence vs. Daniel Park­ers, .. a case about drinking and driving involving students. The last trial was held in February. Overall, these students will con­tinue to succeed in the future.

NaTiOnAl HoNoR sOcieTy

MoCk TriaL

Seemingly following a set routine , Ryan Grahek is caught dozing off during another assembly.

MIXED CHOIR: ROW 1: G. Sandnas, C. Pettinelli, C. Zika, S. Weiss, A. Wright, S. Johnson, J. Henderson, L. Jorgensen, K.

Axelson, K. Alto. ROW 2: B. Otonichar, M. Lenich, J. Gibson, A. Spaeth, H. Jorgenson, K.

Aro, T. Johnson, M. Green, A. Harder, T. Davis, L. Wedge. ROW 3: J. Siebert, S. Pettinelli, G.

Suihkonen, C. Nelson, K. Koski, J. McKeon, D. Takanen, J. Osell, T. Huynh. ROW 4: G.

Friedlieb, C. Voss, P. Lesemann, M. Draper, M. Lishinski, C. Johnston, C. Aro, M. Rasmussen,

M. Rogers, D. Hawkins.

MiXeD cHoir

LeTtErCIUb Surprisingly, Jennie Witty is

confused about what her fellow athletes are going to do

next.

Whistling his way to choir, Tra Huynh cannot wait to sing his heart out.

Lindsay Jorgensen is shocked when she is caught singing with her finger in her mouth.

LETTERCLUB: ROW 1: E. Linstromberg, J. Witty, J. Fridgen, J. Peterson. ROW2:A. Gentliini, E. Lahti. ROW 3: S. Gwash, S. Johnson, N. Arntz, J. Lenci, L. Beck.

Nick Arntz suddenly remembers he has to work the concession stand that n1ght.

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Community .. . BLUE ... trivia .. . BLUE .. . volunteering ... BLUE .. . answers ... Both the Key Club and the Knowledge Bowl had a fun­filled year. The Key Club, led by President Lisa Atkins, set up many voluntary jobs for its dedi­cated members including: work­ing at the angel tree, buddy jour­nals, the Festival of Trees, a car wash, the highway clean-up, and turnabout. Advised by Mrs. Kowalski , this ha rd-working group was able to take two week­ends out of their hectic schedules to go to the fall rally and the spring convention. Mr. Hender­son was very proud of his Knowl ­edge Bowl team, especially the seventh and eighth grade team. This team showed the ninth and tenth graders up by taking sec­ond place out of sixty teams. It was just another amazing year for the Key Club and the Knowledge Bowl.

KeY cluB

KnOwleDgE bOwL

Travi s Erickson shows his immense frustration in planning

for turnabout.

KEY CLUB: ROW 1: Secretary Jenna Wa lkky. ROW 2: Vice Pres­ident Laura Atk ins, Publ icist Travis Erickson, President Lisa Atk1ns, Turnabout Cha irperson Sara Smith.

KEY CLUB: ROW I· B. Morgan. J D•ncau S. H1ll, A. Rosand•ch , S. Gwash, S. Sm•th , L Atkms, L. Atk•ns, T VanSoest. J. Walkky, D. Passal, T. Encl<son , J LeMome. C Wallner. J. Lackner ROW 2· L Ruthenbeck, A. Ftoshen , N N1em1 M. Hagberg, J. Luzov•ch, K. Green, S. Vertachmk, A Tack, A. Gent1ilm, M Appelw1ck, A. Pekkarmen, M. Mus1ct>, J. Grant , G Vu•c•ch, C Clav•ter ROW 3 Cuffe, A. Sm•th, A. Hornmg, N Pellet•er. A. Holappa, A. Augustm , J. Sloth, J Berg, M. Jacobson, B. Warner, S. Andrews, E. Chnst1e, A. Re~erson. K Anderson. L MacGregor. ROW 4 A. Jamal, G Kochevar, L. Jorgensen, S. Laughlm, C BenJamm, D. Turner C. Lawrence, N Sager, M Hanson, E Lmstromberg, M Marw1ck, M. Llshmsk. T Gregor•ct>.

Demandmg that everyone else leave, All Jamal gets all the answers to the Knowledge Bowl questions from Ms. Phillips.

KNOWLEDGE BOWL: ROW I K Bassmg, K. Pellmen, S. Sedlme•er. L Holcomb, J. Bruemmer, A. Jamal, T Johnson, B. Kruse . ROW 2· K. Mel!, A. Bnnkman, L. Koeneman. A Bertolas, M Hanson J. Wallner M. W1lde. A Nelson. ROW 3 J. Martm, M. Panseau. J. Rent, B. Krause M. Bassmg, D He1se', A. Gustason ROW 4 S. Pethnen, J S•ebert, S. Bauer J. Gustafson. P Barfknecht, M. Draper. S. Dolence

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HoNoR sOcieTy

HONOR SOCIETY: ROW 1: E. Lustig, A. Reierson, K. Anderson, H. Lillis. ROW 2: K. Higgins, Ms. Larson, A. Carlson. ROW 3: T.

Thompson, S. Johnson, L. Hafdahl.

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Reaching for some caffeine, Amy Reierson tries Meanwhile, Kelly Anderson to study. "Thing" is on her table.

Marching ... BLUE .. . uniforms .. . BLUE ... parades ... BLUE .. . practices ... The 2000-2001 Flags Corps had a very success­ful year. Every morning in the summer, they twirled their way through the streets of Virginia. The hard practice paid off to pro­vide spectacular parades during the Land ofthe Loon Festival, the Fourth of July, the Aquatennial in Minneapolis, Timber Days in Cook, and the Hopkins Raspber­ry Festival. Senior captains Gretchen Linstrom berg and Kris­tine Engman along with junior captain Lindsay Jorgensen led the seven new members plus the returning veterans. Precision and style in both marching and twirling were stressed by the blue and white ladies. The Flag Corps always preceded the Virginia Marching Blues, and they truly lived up to the high standards of VHS pride.

FlAg CoRpS

Realizing that her razor was dull, Kelly Kamnikar just laughs it off.

Katie Pettinelli

is perturbed

that she has to

march in another parade.

Some of the Flag Corps members hope to make it safely across the crack before it splits open.

FLAG CORPS: K. Kamnikar, A. Sm1th, J. LeMoine, W. Trucano, T. Klimek, J. Polski, K. Engman, L. Jorgensen, G. Linstromberg, J. Seitz, A. Harrison, K. Pettinelli, C. Malovrh, A. Bertolas, A. Airis.

FRENCH AND GERMAN CLUBS· ROW 1: A Ruthenbeck, E. Welch, P. Madden, W. Mohar. ROW 2: B. Stevens, A. Tack, E. Christie, R. Fox, A. Lemieux. ROW 3: B. Krause, A. Augustin, T. Johnson, M. Draper, S. Pell1nen, E. Ballard, J. Sloth, J. Kugal. ROW 4: A. Larson, M. Cui­bert, D. Heisel, A. Gustason, M. Hanson, G. Sandnas, A. Chute.

Forgetting the French and German rivalry, Brian Krause and Joe Siebert stand together as one nation .

FUTURE LEADERS

OF AMERICA: ROW 1: C. Rosebush,

K Kotnik, K. Meii,A.

Kesanen, K. Kolocek, K.

Bassmg. ROW 2: E. Skalko, J. Kotnik, C. Feroni, A.

King, K. Peterson, E.

Crossman, A. Holkko.

Rolling her eyes, Amanda Tack mumbles some German proverb under her breath.

Kathryn Mell expresses her leadership qualities hoping that Jess1ca Kotn1k and Erin Crossman will not shoot them down.

FrEnCh -GeRmAn

FuTuRe LeAdErS

Closing her eyes, Kelly Biondich tries really hard to concentrate on Lindsey Jacobson's relaxation method.

TM Beati

DaNcEIInE

Knowing she has all the moves down, Kaija Saukko springs to her feet to demonstrate.

After finding a gold bracelet on the floor, Heather Jorgenson uses her spare hand to fix it.

Dreaming of being a ballerina, Erica Christie spins around on her tip toes.

Sarah Ralston JUSt will not let go of her dream to be a living Barbie Doll.

S. Smith, H. Jorgenson, J. Bruemmer. ROW 3: G. Linstromberg, E. Christie, L /~ DANCELINE: ROW 1: K. Saukko. ROW 2: A. Harrison, L. Wasbotten, K. Biondich, ~

Jacobson, A. Gustafson, E. Lahti, S. Ralston, C. Pettinelli, T. VanSoest. 83 Y

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Chorus ... BLUE ... capital .. . BLUE ... harmony ... BLUE .. . government ... Entertaining and touring were topmost in the minds of both the Concert Choir 'and the Close Up participants. The Concert Choir was com­posed of ninth graders who prac­ticed first hour every day. Direct­ed by Mr. Groves, they sang three different concerts in the auditori­um, and then in May, they per­formed in a Minneapolis choir festival. The Close Up program, supervised by Mr. McCall, offered students a chance to study our national government "up close." On a five-day trip to Washington D.C. in the spring, a few Virgini­ans joined students from various backgrounds and areas of the country to observe the United States governmental depart­ments in action. Busy and fulfill­ing surely describe these two organizations.

CoNcErT cHoir

ClOsE uP

CLOSE UP: ROW 1: L. Wasbotten, T. Johnson. ROW 2: A. Holappa, T. Christenson, M. Anderson ROW 3: B. Christensen, A. Bloomquist, A. Rogers, L. Sherman. ROW 4: M. Draper.

Despite his superior intellect, Anders Bloomquist looks baffled by the item in his hand. CONCERT CHOIR: ROW 1: S. Pfutzenreuter, A. Baumann. S. Williams. J. Lackner, W. Trucano. C. Clav•ter, K. Cole. K. Johnson, J. Grant, B. Mehle, J. Me1er. A. Sm1th, D. Lambert, J. Berg, H. Bezek. ROW 2: M. Rushford, B. Morgan, C. Anglero, H. Sandnas, K. Branstrom, C. Long, J. Bouska. L. Ruthenbeck, K. Green. A. Pekkari­nen. K. Carlson, C. G1bson, S. Hafdahl, S. Vertachnik. ROW 3: M. Bertolas, J. Dincau, A. Fioslien, T. Long. M. Sepp1, N Ranum, A. Schumacher, J. Lofquist. M. Haapala, J. Horning, E. Brooks, A. Over­tors. M Enckson. ROW 4: P. Riordan. M. Holmes, P. Thompson, Z. Flatley, J. Marcella, P MacDonald, A. Rosandich. J. Benz J. Chad, H. Steblay, M Thompson.

A group of choir girls sits outside and enjoys a hearty lunch.

Lindsay Sherman and snicker at some Eveleth street.

Concentrating t>ard, Tina Branstrom diligently creates a piece of art .

Canoeing on a beautiful Minnesota lake, Devm Drift and Chris Hunt try not to get caught skip­pmg school.

Billie-Jo Berens, Paul Lesemann, and Chns Gothier eagerly await their turns while Shaylee Brown prepares wild rice.

Cultures ... BLUE ... activities ... BLUE ... tours ... BLUE ... crafts . . . The Anishinaabe Club met after school and was open to all students in grades 7-12 who were interested. Under the guidance of Mrs. Pearsall and Mrs. Hafdahl, these students learned things like the meaning of the word "Anishinaabe, " which means "the original people" in Ojibwa. They also learned about the Native American culture through various activities such as visiting the Nett Lake wild rice camp, a maple sugar camp, the Mille Lacs Museum, and attending pow­wows throughout the year. Their in-school projects included key chains, paintings, beaded neck­laces, pottery, and medicine pouches. The goal for the Anishi­naabe Club was to educate stu­dents about the diverse culture and history of the Native Ameri­cans.

AnlsHiNaAbE cluB

Contmumg to play with his food, Derek Brown's plan to start a food fight is obvious to Stephen Henry.

FOOTBALL SQUAD: ROW 1: E. Kirsten, J. Yourczek. ROW 2: L. Holcomb, L. Phillips, E. Theodore. ROW 3: T. McCarty Jalonen, W. Mohar, J. Bruemmer, E. Christie, N. Long. ROW 4: A. Harder, P. Lese­mann, C. Irish.

HOCKEY SQUAD: ROW 1: T. McCarty Jalonen,

E. Theodore. ROW 2: T. Klimek, C. Berens, J. Mayer. ROW 3: L. Holcomb, E. Kirsten.

BASKETBALL SQUAD: ROW 1: T. Barnhill, W.

Mohar, C. Maki, A. Harder. ROW 2: N.

Long, J. Campbell, K. Campbell, K. Krenz.

Making faces, Tric1a McCarty Jalonen, Nina Long, and Aimee Hard­er wonder if they have their letters m the cor­rect order.

Cheer ... BLUE ... spirit ... BLUE ... chants ... BLUE ... smiles ... Showing enthusiasm and strength , the cheerleaders helped motivate both teams and fans alike. With the help of Miss Phillips, the football squad cheered the boys all the way to the 7 MM Sea Range Confer­ence championship. The hockey squad led by Candy Berens showed their skating spirit at every cold game. The basketball squad also under Miss Phillips wowed the crowds with their amazing stunts. The newly­formed seventh and eighth grade squads were taught by perfec­tionists Jamie Mayer and Sandra Wallin. The blue and white cheer­leaders started their year mid­August at a four-day summer camp where they learned new stunts, cheers, and chants. They returned to school with spirit that carried them through the entire year.

ChEeRlEaDeRs

BaNd Kate Tammaro really knows how to toot her own horn.

WOODWINDS: ROW 1: E. Lust1g, J. Rent, A. Carlson, A. Tack, G. Sandnas, N. Pagliaccetti, J. Lenci, F. Gregonch, K. Pettinelli, K. Kamnikar, A. Reierson, B. Chnstensen. ROW 2: C. Maki, A. Gustason, J. Branstrom, D. Lee, S. Perpich, C. Wallner, A. Wright, A. Walker, S. Herhusky, C. Hafdahl, C. Bolton, M. Marquis, W. Mohar. ROW 3: S. Hill, M. Jacobsen, L. Hemonen, M. Appelwick, J. Luzovich, R. Pat­tni, L. Soderberg, K. Harrington, K. Tammaro, J. Kottke, B. Warner, K. Banaszak. ROW 4: D. Ceglar W. Hendricks, T. Prebich, N. Spolarich, D. Heisel, S. Skube, D. Neff, B. Gustafson, K. Leiviska, R. Dobberstein, C. Benjamin, J. Fridgen, R. Grahek, A. Gentilini, K. Vertachnik.

Amazed w1th Bnan Stevens's drumming ability, Aaron Halfaker, Joel Schramm, Ryan Bonner, and David Passal totally forget to play their drums.

BRASS: ROW 1: M. Turner, P. Madden, S. Sed I meier, M. Hagberg, J. Lekatz, E. Lin­stromberg, K. Aagenes, C. Peloquin, A. Lemieux, A. Lind. ROW 2: C. Malovrh, R. Babinski, J. Oreskovich, D. Holien, J. lind, J. Pettinelli, N. Sager, L. Beck, S Pet-tinelli, D. Calgaro, J. Borden, D. Priest, E. Lahti. ROW 3: S. Laughlin, A. Carlson, ~ D. Grew, C. Marchand, B. Appledorn, J. Listemaa, J Peterson, C. Mak1, J /~ Gustafson, D. Lawrence, P. Barfknecht, S. Bauer. ROW 4: B. Larson, S. Andrews. Y S. Zavodnik, R. Bonner, M. Kesanen, N. Downing, A. Halfaker, D. Banaszak, D. Pas- 87 sal, J. Schramm, T. Berry, B. Stevens, E. Ballard, G. Branville, A. Bloomquist, M. Ballard, T. Klimek.

Drawing the flagpole, Jared Green and Alex Burns are astonished when it falls.

Paint . . . BLUE . . . sculptures ... BLUE ... masterpieces .. . BLUE ... canvas ... The art club gained many new members and tackled many new projects. They spent over $1 ,000 of fundraising money for frames and plexiglass to display student artwork. In support of the 2000 Presidential elections, some art students also ambitiously created voting slo­gans with chalk in front of the school. Other art students paint­ed slogans in the boys' basketball locker rooms while some artists painted murals in the hallways and the cafeteria. Furthermore, the president Kristen Edens and vice president Jennifer Skubic organized the seventh and eighth grade semi-formal Valentine's Dance. Finally, a few really ambi­tious students planned a trip to Italy for the summer to further expand their knowledge of art.

ArT cluB Once aga1n, Mrs. Gentilini 1s

caught drawing in the hallway instead of teaching her class.

ART CLUB : ROW 1: J. Skubic, A. M1ettunen, J. Virant, K. Edens, J. Green, J. Meier, K. Carlson, M. Rushford, K. Sassing. ROW 2: T. Davis, J. Marolt, A. Tack, D. Mattson, T. Christenson, M Sandnas, P Lesemann, J. Etter, A. Leppala, T. Barnhill. ROW 3: M. Lenich, N. Listemaa, S LeMome, A. Gentilini, T Wuon, J. Lawrence, D. Turner, J. Nikolanci, A. Word, J. Long.

Julie Virant and Kristen Edens show the1r game faces while model1ng for a ceramic sculpture.

Dreammg of h1s bunn1es, Marcus Sandnas can· not figure out which one he wants to draw.

ITALY VISITORS: ROW 1: J. Virant, K. Edens, J. Skubic, J. Mayer. ROW 2: T. Wuori, A. Burns.

Lindsey Predovich laughs as Mr. Groves requests that she hit a high "E".

Ton1 Pender tackles Emily Theodore 1n an attempt to stop her from switching over to auto mechanics.

Nervous about the concert, Michael Hanson's hair turns colors .

Timothy Thompson chuckles as he hides in the balcony during a rehearsal.

A CAPPELLA CHOIR: ROW 1: L. Predovich, M. Culbert, L. Anderson, H. Pagel, G. Linstrom berg, J. Bruemmer, W. P1cek, J. Se1tz, J. Yourczek, G. DeBreto, R. Lach, T. VanSoest, S. Smith, R. Teman. ROW 2: L. Koeneman, A. Bertolas, L. Atkins, L. Holcomb, C. Rouleau, M. Woods, T. Arn· berg, E. Hilmas, T. Pender, L. Atkins, J. Witty, N. Haugen, L. Kneeland, C. Maki, E. Theodore. ROW 3: D. Savela, N. Arntz, B. Bartoletti, B. Kosluchar, C. Lustig, D. Herschbach, L. Cuffe, K. N1emi, D. Blue, M. Hanson, K. Koski, D. Schultz, T. Wuori, A. Westby. ROW 4: G. Sandnas, R. Kuss, T. Thompson, T. Johnson, R. Alger, D. Longne, J. Dolence, T. Johnson, K. Hilde, P Kahta­va, N. Strle, A. Saxhaug, M Ostendorf, D. Benz.

As Dave, Larry, and Ke1th plot a secret trio for the next concert , Taryn , Joe and Emily fear for the worst.

Notes .. . BLUE ... vibrato .. . BLUE .. . soloists ... BLUE ... hymns ... Under the direction of Mr. Groves, the A Cappella Choir, made up of sophomores, juniors, and seniors, maintained a respectable reputation. During the year, the singers performed three major concerts: winter, pops, and spring. Fundraising was also an important part for the fourth hour songsters with the boxes of M & M's, the annual fruit sales, and the raffle tickets. All of the money was put towards their tour of Chicago, where they sang at a local high school, a church, and the Baha'i House of Worship. The success of the choir would not have been accomplished without the help of the officers, Ryan Kuss, Gina DeBreto, Kurt Koski, and Timothy Thompson. Without a sour note, it was a wonderful year filled with harmo­ny.

A cApPeLIA cHoir

Erin Welch takes a snack break during orchestra.

Jenna Walkky Katherine Vertachnik Mrchelle Turner Amanda Tack Bjorn Strand

Paul Starkovich Elizabeth Stahl Keith Soderberg Carol Smrth Jennrfer Sloth

TwO tHoUsAnD tWo

Travis Wuori Derek Witzke

Andrea Westby Alden Westby

Paul Wellman Erin Welch

Lrndsay Wasbotten Joseph Walli

"HeAl ThE pAslllvE tHe

Corrina Rouleau Aaron Ronkainen

John Rent Dustin Rasmusson

Joe Preb1ch Wendy Picek

Corey Pezzutto Justin Pettinelil

Jennifer Skub1c Josef Siebert Lindsay Sherman Adam Saxhaug Dustin Savela

KaiJa Saukko Garret Sandnas Noah Sager Andrew Ruthenbeck Kelly Rule

Smiling as usual, Troy Bloyer hides the infamous science bathroom pass.

JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Treasurer Matt Ostendorf, Vice Pres1dent Josh Fndgen, President Jul1e Lenci, and Secretary Paul Starkovich

PrEsEnT, dReAm ThE fUtUrE."

Just1n Peterson Reshma Pattn1 Annamarie Pagliaccett1 Matthew Ostendorf Ketth N1em1

Wendy Mohar Paula Madden Christopher Lust1g Michael Luoma Jacqueline Listemaa

Anna Genttlini grins to herself

because she can ltft much

more than Katja

Saukko.

Mtke Luoma IS 1n disbelief regarding the p1cture that Paul Starkovtch IS

showmg Kyle Aagenes.

Erik Linstrom berg Kevin Lind

Troy Lepisto Julie Lenci

Sarah LeMoine Adam Lemteux

Kenneth Leiviska Stephanie Leese

"If YoU cAnNoT lEaRn To Do It Well,

Jeremy Lawrence Brian Krause

Jess1ca Kotn1k Laura Koeneman

The Class of 2002 proudly displays school spirit with one of the best floats. Patnck Kl1mek Breanne Kippola

Daniel Kinler Matthew Kesanen

LeArN tO eNjOy DoinG iT bAdly."

L1ndsay Jorgensen Thomas Johnson Peter Johnson Erik Johnson Ali Jamal

Lindsey Jacobson Heather lrlbacker Tra Huynh Jessica Holweger Cole Holstrom

Casey Aluni and Trav1s Hedley think that they are the rulers of the football stadium.

Stanng wildly at the crowd , Jenna Carpenter cannot beiJeve how many hot guys are at the hockey game.

Fidgeting with her carnation,

Andrea Westby attempts to

concentrate on writing the

correct answer for the tnv1a

question.

Aaron Halfaker Shannon Gwash Daniel Grew Miranda Green Ryan Grahek

Jess1ca Gibson Carl Gibson Annamarie Gentilini Michael Gams Joshua Fridgen

Nathan Holkko David Holien

Joseph Hendrickson David Heisel

Travis Hedley Danny Hawkins

Anders Haugen Michael Hanson

"We LeArN fRoM hisToRy ThAt We

Jeana Cimperman Erica Christie

Timothy Christenson Andrea Chaney

Jenna Carpenter Robert Carlson

Kim Carlson Jennifer Bruemmer

Do NoT lEaRn AnYtHiNg FrOm HiStOrY "

Robert Fox Quentin Fort Evan Folman Andrea Emery Kristen Edens

Gena Drift Mykell Dert1nger Ryan DeGroote Megan Culbert Lawrence Cuffe

Like many others, freshman Trevor Anderson IS

intimidated by juniors Stephanie Leese, Travis Wuori, and Jeremy Lawrence.

Garret Sandnas shows his true colors.

Shaylee Brown Jacqualine Branstrom Katherine Bouska Michele Blue Troy Bloyer

Katy Blackwood Alexandra Bertolas Ray Bennett Lura Beck Mary Sassing

Brandon Bartoletti Eric Ballard Jill Bailey Alaina Augustin Nicholas Arntz

JUNIORS NOT PICTURED: Nikolas Sundbom Donald Skurauskis Nicole Meglen Ashlee MacDonald Rori Johnson Joey Jarve Andrew Fowler Joseph Christopherson Matt Carlson

Most people real1ze that Larry Cuffe definite­ly forgot to tell everyone somethmg impor­tant.

Cole Antonovich Melissa Anderson

Lindsey Anderson Casey Alun1

Ashley Airis Kyle Aagenes

"A rEaL fRiEnD iS oNe WhO wAlKs In

Matt Kesanen h1tches a ride out of class from a crazy but kind Ali Jamal.

T1red and crabby, Jackie Listemaa and Katherine Vertachnik are angry about their late night band studies.

Not knowing who is following him, Erik Linstrom berg struts his stuff down the hall.

Nick Arntz, Josh Fridgen and Matt Ostendorf watch intently as they finally learn how to patty cake.

Enca Christie really knows how to sport the leather look.

A sleepy Lindsay

Wasbotten really enjoys

her H20h!

Keith Soderberg, Keith Niemi, and Trav1s Wuon wonder why almost everyone else is sleeping during this exciting hour.

WhEn ThE rEsT oF tHe WoRlD wAlKs OuT. "

TwO tHoUsAnD tHrEe

Matthew Svatos Garret Suihkonen Nicholas Strle Jonathan Stransky Jam1e Stewart

Bnan Stevens Jason Stahl Gabriel Spiering James Spear Angela Spaeth

Cassie Zika Matt Zelasco Stacey Weiss

Leah Wedge Christina Wallner Cory Voss

Michael Twaddle Emily Toot Leah Tomasetti

Joel Today Matthew Thompson Derek Takanen

"GeNiUs Is OnE pErCeNt InSpirAtioN aNd

Brandon Simat Lindsey Shoden Dustin Shepersky

Jessica Seitz David Schultz Joel Schramm

Togboh Schandorf Kara Sauter Greta Sandnas

Eli Roggenbuck Matthew Rogers Andrew Rogers

Sophomores Nick Strle , Garret Suihkonen , Cory Voss, Tom Nordling, and Tyler Berg stare at their new nude model for art class and think to them­selves, "Oh yeahhhhhhhhh!"

SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Treasurer Gayle Kochevar, Vice President Greta Sandnas, President Joni LeMome, and Secretary Kelly Kamnikar.

Matthew Rich Steven Rhode Robert Reynolds Jr. Matthew Rasmussen David Ranum

Lindsey Predovich Jane Polski Stephen Pettinelli Mark Pettinelli Katie Pettinelli

NiNeTy-NiNe PeRcEnT pErSpirAtioN."

Crystal Pettmelli Jolene Peterson Jacqueline Peterson Nicholas Pershern Stacie Perpich

Steven Pellinen Jean Pelletier Michael Papin Breiann Otonichar Jacob Osell

Big and buff and smiling pretty, Kelly Kamnikar and Krystal Harrington boldly move up the down stair­way.

Mitchell Orso Casey Oinonen Zechariah Ogilvie

L1sa Obersta r Michael O'Malley Eric O'Connor

Thomas Nordling Joseph Nikolanci Sherrie Niemi

Joseph Nen Sarah Nelson Deannda Nelson

"A lOvE aFfAiR witH kNoWlEdGe ...

Sarah Lung Daniel Longne Daryl Lobe

Natalie Listemaa Matt Lishinski Ashley Lind

Michael Liapis Paul Lesemann Amanda Leppala

Mary Lenich Joanne LeMoine James Lekatz

Cody Nelson Mary MUSICh Joshua Mettler Jeremy Mettler John McKeon

Patncia McCarty-Jalonen Maygan Marquis Jenna Marolt Catherine Malovrh Ryan Luukkonen

Some female tenth graders all frantically do their Kids Voting project before the first bell rings.

Confused and baffled, Heather Jorgenson tries to break away from her boyfriend James Spear.

Will NeVeR eNd In HeArTbReAk."

Smiling m a guilty way, Troy Berry htdes his secret pnzed possession in his locker.

Tricia McCarty-Jalonen points to a sculpture of a shocked teacher.

Gayle Kochevar Derek Klingfus Teresa Klimek Gabriel Kaurala Kelly Kamnikar

Heather Jorgenson Samantha Jones Cory Johnston Tiffany Johnson Stephante Johnson

Michael Lemonen Dayis Lee Joshua LeBlanc

Daniel Lawrence Shea Laughlin Nicholas Landers

Rachel Lach Jennifer Kugel Timothy Krisak

Bryan Kosluchar Kevm Koskt Michael Koop

"ExPeRiEnCe Is WhAt YoU gEt

Matt Jarvela early lnsh Christopher Hunt

Amanda Horning Julie Holappa Jenna Henderson

Joseph Hejda Alex Haugen Krystal Harrington

Aimee Harder Judd Hafdahl Amanda Gustason

Reminisctng through last year's Rohian , Ross Anderson gives his intruder a death stare .

When these sophisticated young gentlemen openly smile, it is only because they are not in class.

Joshua Gustafson Bradley Gustafson Phillip Gunderson Brandon Grumdahl Faya Gregorich

Jarod Green James Glowacki Katie Garrick Bryan Galaski Giles Friedlieb

WhEn YoU dOn'T gEt WhAt YoU wAnT"

Michael Filander Larissa Fabish Conrad Evans Nicholas Erickson Jeremy Emery

Nicole Eback Michael Draper Nathan Downing Joseph Dolence Ross Dobberstein

Laughmg, Jarod Green, Katre Garrick , and Steph Johnson adore wearrng their pajamas to school.

Katie Pettinelli is stressed out because James Lekatz keeps makrng stupid faces that distract her durrng their game.

Joseph Dincau John DeBreto Tyler Davis

Kacre Coughlin Stephen Clark Donna Ceglar

Steven Carlson Erik Carlson Andrew Carlson

Andrew Carlon Veronica Carle Jennifer Campbell

"SeEiNg MuCh, SuFfErinG mUcH, aNd StUdYiNg MuCh

Kathleen Alto

SOPHOMORES NOT PICTURED: Ashley Wright Sara Gwash Galiena Cimperman

Ki rst1 Axelson Derek Autio Byran Arvola

Kall Aro Cody Aro Ross Anderson

As Tom Nordlmg and Joe Dincau design their art class posters, Nina Peterson and Ashley Larson design Joe's face.

Dust1n Calgaro Alex Burns Gary Branville Christopher Bolton Dustm Blue

Troy Berry Tyler Berg Teresa Barnhill Peter Barfknecht Robert Babich

Surprisingly, Jenna Henderson walks through the new gym's doors to find her brother dancing to N'Sync.

ArE tHrEe PillArS oF lEaRninG. "

TwO tHoUsAnD fOuR

Once again Paul Thompson refuses to let Travis Long copy h1s perfectly-done homework.

Adam Edblom hopes he makes it to the bath­room before his bladder explodes.

Jim Starkovich and Steph Vertachnik are blissfully unaware of the sneaky, conniving fiends behind them.

Disgusted, Nick Ranum suddenly sees all of the bird droppings on the surrounding steps.

FRESHMEN STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES: Paula MacDon· aid, Kerby Green, Amanda Rosandich, and Steven Skube.

"BeTtEr To ReMain SileNt AnD bE tHoUgHt A fOoL

Stepha me Vertachnik Brent Ulrich

Paula Ulicsni Kate Ulicsni

Lindsay Zupancich Shane Zavodnik Joseph Wrobleski Amanda Wright Stephanie Williams

Jennifer Wickstrom Brooke Warner Allyson Walker Daniel Waisanen Gina Vuicich

Screaming, Kerby Green realizes she forgot to eat her lunch.

tHaN tO sPeAk AnD rEmOvE all DoUbT. "

Mitchell Turner David Turner Wh1tney Trucano Paul Thompson Marcus Thompson

Daniel Stupca Hannah Stevens Heath Steblay James Starkovich Nicholas Spolarich

tion , Bonner makes friends with a microphone.

Matt Seppi Alex Schumacher Heather Sandnas Laura Ruthenbeck Mary Rushford

Amanda Rosandich Patnck Riordan Shawn Rhodes Nicholas Ranum David Priest

Biting her lip, Whitney Hendricks tries not to laugh at Mr. Turk's latest per­formance.

Ashley Smith Steven Skube

Laura Shusterich Mtchael Shoden

Tom Prebich Marie Pingry

Shanel Pfutzenreuter Alena Pekkarinen

Laura Shusterich winks as she destroys Gina Vuicich's art project.

"An ImPoRtAnT pArT oF wHo YoU aRe

Brandon Peglow Kristoffer Pattenn

Andrea Overfors Jennifer Ollila

Joseph Marcella Lacey MacGregor

Paula MacDonald Jackie Luzovich

Nick Henkel, Erik Marwick, and David Priest laugh as Matt Seppi tnes to keep his pants on.

Charley Benjamin is shocked that he got caught cheating off Emily Brooks's civics test.

Aaron Oinonen Nicholas Norlander Nicole Niemi Richard Neumann Daniel Neff

Brooke Morgan Michelle Meinzer Jessica Meier Brenna Mehle Erik Marwick

Sarah Andrews is astonished at how many cookies Brooke Warner can fit 1n her mouth.

Is WhAt YoU wAnT tO bE."

Dakota Lovett Valerie Lossmg Travis Long Christina Long Joshua Lofquist

Brittan1 Larson Nichoel Landers Danette Lambert Jill Lackner Kristi Krenz

Realizing she will finally be in the yearbook, Brittan1 Larson puts on her absolute best smile.

Allison Joelson Matthew Jefferson Habib Jamal Megan Jacobsen Kim Huynh

Phillip Huewe Jessie Horning Matthew Holmes Sara Hill Samantha Herhusky

Jlll1an Kottke Katrina Kotnik

Ryan Klabunde Kristin Johnson

"BeliEvE hAlF oF wHaT yOu SeE

Cla1re Hafdahl Michael Haapala

Kerby Green Jessica Grant

Jonathan Benz blushes at all the com­pliments on his new fashion.

AnD nOnE oF wHaT yOu HeAr."

Stephen Henry Nicholas Henkel Whitney Hendricks Laura Heinonen Nicholas Hedley

Nathan Hedley Lindsy Hart1kka Katherine Harrison Megan Hagberg Shannon Hafdahl

Smiling, Nick Norlander realizes that he put on h1s hat this morn mg. but not his pants.

Joseph Goggleye Cristina Gibson Colin Gettle Luke Gentilini Zachary Flatley

Alison Fjoslien James Falkowski Melissa Erickson Matthew Erickson Adam Edblom

N1choel , Jenna , Melissa , Jennifer, and Rebecca are caught JUSt hanging out during gym .

Jason Chad Kaylie Carlson Kristen Campbell Derek Brown Emily Brooks

Jenn1fer Brock Kristina Bra nstrom Jennifer Bouska Joey Borden Ryan Bonner

Striking a pose, Krist1 Krenz starts practicing for her graduation pic­tures .

Wayne Anderson hopes that no one notices the m1ssing powder­puff football plays hidden in h1s jacket.

Jennifer Dincau Katie Cole

Christa Claviter Timothy Chaney

Cole Biondich Hannah Bezek

Morgan Bertolas Jennifer Berg

"If YoU finD yOuRsElF sTrUgGlinG tHrOuGh LiFe,

Jonathan Benz Charles Benjamin

Kristina Beck Alyssa Baumann

Rusty Amick Darren Akkanen

TO'

Thankful for an assembly, Dakota Lovett and Valerie Lossing try to be happy out of class.

Trevor Anderson Kyle Anderson Ashley Anderson

FRESHMEN NOT PICTURED: Sharie Kotnik Kevin Strong

Spencer Bauer Gina Baranzelli Michael Ballard Rebecca Babinski Tylor Asbach

Megan Appelwick Jessica Antonovich Catherine Anglero Sarah Andrews Wayne Anderson

Disappointed at not getting any candy, N1ck Hedley and Nick Norlander glare at Tylor Asbach with mali­cious envy.

ReMeMbEr- YoU mUsT cRaWl BeFoRe YoU wAlK. "

EIGHTH GRADE: ROW 1: Abigail Holkko, Shaina Torre!, Angelyn Carlon, Jessica Ranfranz, Sarah Anderson, Kali Ager, Drenelle Nelson, Ashley Starr, Nicole Holweger, Stephanie Johnson, Benjamin Nelson. ROW 2: Christina Feroni, Alison Pagliaccetti, Amanda Pettinelli, Wendy Miller, Catherine Reed, Elysa Kemen, Larry Holappa, Anthony Lamblin, James DeBreto, Kurtis Bloyer, Stephen Dolence, Robert Weidner, Marc Dunham, James Hau. gen. ROW 3: Kariann Kolocek, Jennifer Bailey, Sarah Wudinich, Jill Virant, Katrina Sacchetti, Ashley Asbach, Natalie Urick, M1randa Johnson, Rebec· ca Clark, Skye Northbird, Nicole Kivela, Ashley Ritacco, Sasha Choitz, Angola Santa, Ashley Jacka, Kate Sassing. ROW 4: Ashleigh King, Molly Bezek, Jessica Jones, Katie Anderson, Jenna Norman, Mary Haugen, Calyn Dobberstein, Laura Schaffer, Catherina Hendrickson, Hannah Sager, Charles Grant, Chad M1ettunen, Robert Falkowski, Douglas Mattson, Kathyrn Mel I, Joseph Theodore. ROW 5: Brandy Boucher, Whitney Brown, Emily Skalko. Elizabeth Young, Jade Mariucci, Ashley Bartoletti, Kiersten Saxhaug, Greg Kanian, Brody Welch, Tyler Peloquin, Nicholas Hyvonen, Oerek Jorgenson, Jeffrey Ralston, Paul Engman, Travis Edblom, Jens Hart. ROW 6: Karen Peterson, Jessica Shamp, Erin Crossman, Kristina Kotnik, Kimberly Mattila. Candace Marolt, Autumn Metzger, Kenzie Pommier, Katie Oldeen, Stacy Hartikka, Kevin Picek, Kenneth Lien, Clinton Monson, Seth Riihiluoma.

"ThE iMpOrTaNt ThinG iS nOt To StOp QuEsTiOninG:

ROW 7: Ashley Kesanen, Alysia Yourczek, Luke Chopp, Kyle Arola, Casey Jarvela, Staci Nelson, Patrick Nelson, Michael Schultz, Jacob Richards, Bryan Ronkainen, Jacob Schrad­er, Travis Lossing. ROW 8: Joseph Stauty, Brian Aluni, David Bidle, Kyle Altobelli, Adam Airis, Mark Skubic, Andrew Brigg, Andrew Erickson, Jonathan Johnson, Kelsey Kolstad, Scott Skalko, Bryce Bachman. ROW 9: Devin Ceglar, John Nystrom, Michael Nelson, Brock Kovatovich, Michael Scipioni, Casey Sloth, Matthew Norri, Zachary Pfutzenreuter, Andrew Lustig, Matthew Sipola, Billie-Jo Berens, Amanda Milks.

OfG~

Trying to decipher a hard math game, Dan Anglero, James DeBreto, Kurtis Bloyer, Douglas Mattson, and Joe Kure become really frustrated.

Larry Holappa tries to get up after failing down the stairs.

CuRiOsitY- iTs OwN rEaSoN fOr ExisTiNg."

t1iuilhtg A Few

Elizabeth Kralich. Ashley Johnson, and Anna Glowacki present their best smiles to the onlooking "hotties" .

Shocked by his mother, Josh Petruska is caught putting the moves on some of his better looking classmates.

SEVENTH GRADE: ROW 1: Kayla Wittrup, Jennifer Beck, Amanda Sim1ch , Coty Irish, Stephanie Bukvich , Brenna Zavodnik, Sarah Lauseng, L1ndsey Bachman , Brittany Lee, Amelia Hafdahl, Anna Hafdahl, Christine Grigal , Ashley Johnson, Elizabeth Kralich, Corey Steblay, Naomi Hilmas, Anna Glowacki. ROW 2: Stephanie Meyer, Dan1elle Aluni , Jenna Berens, Stephanie Anderson , Lindsey Sella , Alicia Skube, Heather Berg, Molly Bonner, Haley Prittinen, Laura Skubic, Lana Niska, Tracy Waisanen , Bonnie Salo, Jessica Lien, Tara Cho1tz. ROW 3: Patrick Bussman , Britta Bloomquist, Kathryn Kohlhase , Stephanie Buria, Heidi Stromberg, Lauren McAllister, Tiffany VanSoest , Hannah Bauer, Emilie Pulis, Heather Niemiste, Chelsea Trucano, Kaija Pellinen, Nicole Hendrickson , Malory Rice .

"If KnOwleDgE cAn CrEaTe PrObleMs,

ROW 4: Jacob Grabowski, Jared Smith, Allen Jensrud, Michael Pariseau, Justin Perpich, Allison Keith, Joshua Schuchard, Scott Meinzer. ROW 5: Christopher Patch, Eugene Clark, Jeffrey Leese, Jesse Suihkonen, Joshua Petruska, Ryan Ostendorf, Brett Branville, Christopher Coldwell, Austin Grueser, Jared Cuoco, Evan Fried lied, Corey Andrews, Jacob Radinovich. ROW 6: Joshua Smith, Shawn Bakaric, Paul Antonovich, Aaron Appledorn, Edward Anderson, Alexander Finn, Justin Lofquist, Benjamin Kruse, Andrew Holien, Rodney Whight, Alex Nelson, Steve Gustafson, Blair Marden, Amber Setter. ROW 7: Nicholas Krasaway, Lee Bruun, Samuel Judnick, Casey Stellmach, Kyle Roskoski, Nicholas Joelson, Nicholas Gigliotti, Thomas Kelly, Christopher Rich, Andrew Malovrh, Blake Rozier, David Johnson, Steven Tanski, Kerry Schanno, Kyle Lawrence, Amy Mott. ROW 8: Wade Hejda, Paul Nurmi, Jami Rule, Lacey Thompson, Ashley Lundblad, Shary Micklich-Vargas, Breanna Oinonen, Deena Crabb, Stephanie Meyer, Kather­me Markwardt, Kathrina Pasch, Ashley Leisens, Stephanie Johnson, Michaela Longrie, Whitney Dorscher.

It Is NoT tHrOuGh IgNoRaNcE tHaT wE cAn SolvE tHeM."

Mats ... BLUE ... tough ... BLUE ... holds ... BLUE ... pins ... Pin-ning and avoiding getting pinned was the name of the game for the Virginia area wrestlers this year. Having a record of 12-12, this team won when it mattered . Led by coaches Roger Nelson, Dennis Benz, Dave Stewart, and cap­tains Dustin Benz and Matt Holkko, Virginia hosted the team regions. They then traveled to Anoka for the individual competi­tion. Even though only one per­son per weight class was allowed, Virginia hoped to send four or five wrestlers to state such as Dustin Benz, Dan Kinler, Matt Holkko, and Bo Schallert. Unfor­tunately , only 189-pounder Dustin and heavyweight Dan, who was the region champ, went on to state where Dustin captured a third place medal. All of the wrestlers had an enjoyable sea­son overall .

WrEsTlinG

Dustin Benz walks away exhaust­ed from a long and strenuous prac­tice .

Proving that two heads are better than one , Dan Kinler an Ke1th Niemi get each other psyched for their next matches

WRESTLING: ROW 1: M. Holkko, J. P1ngry, D. Benz. ROW 2: C. Stellmach, B. Schaller!, C. Nelson, S. Gustafson, J. Suihkonen, G. Johnson, C. Lindquist, S. Lawless. ROW 3: D. Stewart, M. Drobac, Z. Ogilvie, M. Donnelly, G. Spiering, C. Johnston, A. Grigg, K. N1em1. ROW 4: D. Benz, P. Starkovich, B. Gustafson, J. Silda, P. Nelson , D. Kinler, J. Turchi, R. Nelson.

Brad Gustafson desperately tries to escape Matthew Holkko's bear hug.

Paul Starkovich cannot bel1eve what he got h1m· self into when he agreed to let Dustin Benz use him as a pillow.

As the team forgets about the game, they do an Arsenio Hall imitation with the crowd.

goff her muscles, Jennie Witty proves her to the crowd.

As Lrndsey Predovich and Knstine Engman jump to make a block, they realize they already missed the ball.

Melissa Erickson stares blankly as she forgets what comes next.

OLLEYBALL: ROW 1: K. Garnck, J. Witty, K. Engman, L. Beck, ROW 2: L. Kangas, M. Enckson, E. elch, J. Lenci, L. Predovich, S. Gwash, C. Wallner.

VollEyBall

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Snow ... BLUE ... trails ... BLUE ... poles ... BLUE ... racing ... The snow was a huge inspiration for the skiers this year, maybe because it was actually real. It allowed the Virginia Nordic ski team led by senior captains Melissa Kleinschmidt, Krista Banaszak, and Angela Royseth to place within the top three at the Ely Invitational. The Nordic ski team practiced in the dead of winter working on skating and classic, which are two forms of cross country skiing. The team spent two nights in Bemidji and even puff painted t-shirts for fun. Coaches Ben Croft and Jack Jef­feries had enough to be proud of, but sending Dave Holien and Ashley Loe to the state tourna­ment added to their lists. Whether they won or lost their races, the Nordic skiers had the chance to make a few great snow angels.

NoRdic SkiiNg

Angela Royseth, Krista Banaszak, and Missy Kleinschmidt brave the cold to huddle up with their skiing buddiP.S.

J

Krista Banaszak glides gracefully across the trail hopmg to win.

Angela Royseth and Missy Kleinschmidt "myste­riously" find a sign w1th the1r names on 1t.

M1ssy Kleinschmidt takes a break from the trails and chills at a football game.

NORDIC SKIING: ROW 1: K. Banaszak, A. Royseth, M. Kleinschmidt, M. John­son. ROW 2: A. Holien, E. Toot, N. Macki , M. Novak, L. Skala, K. Johnson, L. Skurb1c. ROW 3: S. Skube, C. Royseth, A. Karpinen, D. Holien.

Emily Toot and Krista Banaszak look angry after skiing much longer than the1r coach advised.

Sarah LeMoine cringes as her coach Gwyn Roos gives her one of her "oh-so-famous" massages.

Carly Irish secretly tells her teammates about the cute boys she is checking out.

Smiling because Michelle Turner has not yet noticed her grip spray was switched with hair spray, Alicia Schneider anticipates her reaction.

Adria nne Carlson tells coach Sarah Stellmach about her true dream of Jecoming an Olympic gymnast .

Beam ... BLUE ... floor ... BLUE ... bars ... BLUE ... vault ... The gymnastics team had a very suc­cessful year, and they were espe­cially proud of their win over Grand Rapids. Not only were they great competitors, but they received their highest score in fif­teen years! The strong, experi­enced coaching staff of Gwyn Roos, Kari Ohren, Bob Olivanti, and former teammate Sarah Stellmach pushed the girls to their best. Even though it was hard work , captains Sarah LeMoine, Jendra Fiskari, and senior Adrianne Carlson taught the girls to smile through it all. Not only did they perform at the meets, but the ladies also had a blast performing in the Mt. lron­Buhl halftime shows and the par­ents' mock meet. Surprisingly, only senior Adriann Carlson leaves these promising Moun­tain-lron-Buhi-Virginia gym­nasts.

GyMnAsTiCs GYMNASTICS, ROW I: G. Roos, A. Weisanen, A. Aaseng, K. Heltunen, M. Johnson, A. Schne1der. ROW 2 : K. Ohren, S. Lung, B. Simmons, C. Irish, J Berg, S. Jones, M. Turner, T. Dav1s, S. Stellmach. ROW 3: R. Heltunen, S. Johnson, D. Buria, M. Beauregard, D. Hove!. ROW 4 : S. LoMome, A. Carlson, K. Fiskari.

Golf

Shanel Pfutzenreuter runs as she tries to catch the man of her dreams.

BOYS' GOLF: ROW 1: N. Erickson, N. Strle, B. Stevens, C. Peloquin, M. Filander, A. Saxhaug, R. Babich. ROW 2: J. Osell, P. Waldorf, M. Hill, K. Giorgi, J. Peterson, J. Lawrence, M. Lemonen, T. Berg, A. Ronkainen, M. Roubinek.

Stunned but proud, Corey Peloquin can­not believe how far h1s ball went.

GIRLS' GOLF: ROW 1: A.

Bartoletti, E. Bezek. ROW

2: L. Oberstar, J. Kugel, J.

Polski, H. lrlbacker, C.

Z1ka, C. Malovrh, G.

Sandnas. ROW 3: C.

Hendrickson, A. Violette, A.

Starr, M. Meinzer, S.

Pfutzenreuter, K. Cole, W. Trucano, K. Saxhaug, N.

Urick, S. Somnis. ROW

4: L. Parenteau, M.

Roubinek.

Smiling devilishly, only Jennifer Kugel and Lisa Oberstar know that their bags are stuffed With golf ba lis that they lou nd.

, Virginia's own Mary Mus1ch poses for the cover of "Track Weekly."

Sprinting to the finish, Katrina Sacchetti flies into the air.

Pumping up for the track meet, Crystal Pettmelli sweats to the oldies.

Exhausted, Jessica Jones stops off to take JUSt a little nap.

GiRlS ' tRaCk GIRLS' TRACK: ROW 1: C. Pettinelli, J. Seitz, C. Sweno, K. Hancock, K. Seitz, K. Carlson, C. Malovrh, S. Jones, M. Mus1ch. ROW 2: A. Joelson, R. Lach, H. Jorgenson, T. Robertson, S. Ralston, J. Witty, M. Yellenich, T. Davis, M. Bigim, S. Lung, K. Johnson. ROW 3: M. Pingry, M. Hagberg, C. Hafdahl, V. Lossing, S. Hill, S. Andrews, J. Lackner, L. MacGregor, J. Bouska, S. Oakley. ROW 4: L. Ruthenbeck, L. Oberstar, H. Sager, S. Johnson, A. Jacka, E. Young, A. Holkko, C. Rouleau, A. Chaney, L. Hoffman, S. Gwash, M. Johanson, J. Virant, K. Anderson, J. Jones, K. Sacchetti, C. Taus.

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Racquets ... BLUE ... deuce ... BLUE ... coaches ... BLUE ... love ... The Virginia girls' tennis team had, yet again, an outstanding season. They soared through their regular season matches and came out with an undefeated record, although they were not able to improve their second place region standings. The eight seniors, Ashley Coughlin, Andrea Podpeskar, Sarah Ralston, Amber Erickson, Angie Harrison, Kristen Anderson, Kelly Biondich, and Brittany Harvey, made up the first eight positions on the team . These girls pushed for team unity and accomplished it by organizing sleepovers, pan­cake breakfasts at Prittinen's house, and puff painting at Ral­ston's. Once again the tennis team survived Coach Gunder­son's conditioning on the courts and his driving methods on early morning road trips.

GiRlS' tEnNiS

Marie Pingry struggles to keep her balance after swinging at a nearby bumblebee.

The senior girls think that they can hide behind the net to avoid practice.

GIRLS' TENNIS: ROW 1: S. Ralston, K. Biondich, A. Harrison. ROW 2: A. Coughlin, A. Podpeskar, A. Erickson, K. Anderson, B. Harvey. ROW 3: A. Airis, A. Joelson, M. Pingry, J. Polski, L. Shoden. ROW 4: B. Prittinen, S. Hahne, D. Gunderson.

Confused about why her ball went so far out, Andrea Podpeskar checks the wind direction.

Trying to scare off the opponents, Kristen Anderson puts on her devil face .

Krista Banaszak

demonstrates her

Superwoman style to the rest of the

world.

GIRLS' SWIMMING: ROW 1: S. Johnson, J. Henderson, G. Kochevar. ROW 2: A. Gustason, K. Harrington, E. Young, S. Hafdahl, E. Kemen, C. Hafdahl, K. Cole. ROW 3: L. Stevens, K. Ander­son, P. Madden, L. Oberstar, E. Toot, C. Malovrh, L. Wedge, D. Lee, T. Klimek, K. Kamnikar. ROW 4: P. Baumann, A. Gentilini, H. lrlbacker. ROW 5: A. Reierson, B. Christensen, M. Klein­schmidt, N. Haugen, D. Banaszak, K. Banaszak, G. Linstromberg, N. Pagliaccetti, E. Lahti, T. Hafdahl.

Erin Lahti expresses no concern toward the dead­ly bubbles invading Danielle Banaszak's head.

Praying to the swimming gods, Heather lrl­backer, Nellie Haugen, and Jenna Henderson cheer their teammates on.

Repulsed by the rude comment made by Missy Kleinschmidt, some of the swimmers applaud Erin Lahti's comeback.

Hand paddles ... Blue ... chlorine BLUE ... divers ... BLUE .. . gog-gles ... Despite the tiring Mon-day, Wednesday, and Friday 6:00 A.M. practices, the Vir­ginia-MIB swimmers and divers found enough strength to rise to another astonishing season. The ladies had some interesting times like when the seniors pulled the annual prank on Mr. Hafdahl and when the team gathered at Missy's house for spaghetti. Their season was also filled with proud times in the pool: beating Hib­bing in their dual meet, winning the section meet for the third year running, and sending nine girls to the state meet in November. These moments will never be for­gotten by Coaches Hafdahl , Gams, Baumann, and Stevens or captains Nicole Pagliaccetti and Gretchen Linstromberg, who real­ly helped define this year's suc­cess .

GiRlS ' sWiMminG

Gloves ... BLUE ... bats ... BLUE ... final four ... BLUE ... runs ... When fans hear the word spec­tacular, immediately they should think of the Virginia girls softball team. After just one season under new coaches Gary Cornell and Rich Dillon, the Blue Devils turned into "'the team to beat." Not only did they have a blast defeating their opponents on the field, but they had a great time at all of their team-bonding parties. They had many good reasons for celebrating, starting with an exceptional record of 18-4. Other highlights included win­ning the Iron Range Conference (IRC) Tournament, defeating rival Duluth Central, and advanc­ing to the final four tournament. Although they did not advance to state, most of these batting girls will return, so hopes are high going into next season.

SoFtBall Lindsey

Predovich tries not to

cry as Coach Cornell tells her it is past her bedtime.

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GIRLS' SOFTBALL: Row 1: K. Engman, E. Hilmas, A. Podpeskar. ROW 2: S. Vertachnik, L. Beck, A. Shoars, K. Vertachnik, S. Perpich. ROW 3: G. Cornell, G. Kochevar, P. Madden, J. Lenci, L. Fredovic~ E. Welch, R. Dillon.

Afraid of her shadow, Kristine Engman tnes not to move.

In an unusual move, Kathenne Vertachnik runs away from Julie Lenci.

The girls' softball team gets pumped up to play a great game.

Stacia Johnson mercilessly plows into her adver­sary.

Pauls Madden and Gina Baranzelli devise a plan to take over the world.

Even though she is very small, Malory Rice holds her own .

A powerful Kerby Green pushes her opponent over.

GIRLS HOCKEY: Row 1: P. Madden , K. Haugen, K. Green , S. Sopp, L. Antilla, K. Land borg, E. High. ROW 2: H. Goehring, M. Rice , G. Mancia, D. Dusek, G. Baranzelli , K. Hadrava , N. Esala, J. Moe. ROW 3: A. Barg, S. Johnson , T. Korpi , M. Ronn1ng, M. Dostal, K. Salo.

Opp~ Skates -·· BLUE ... pucks ... BLUE ... sticks .. . BLUE ... goals ... The Eveleth-Gilbert-Virginia girls' hockey program finished its fourth year with many exciting moments both on and off the ice. As the season went on and prac­tices flew by, all who watched could see the magic work. The girls, under coaches Heather Goehring and Jordan Moe, were able to pull off some big wins against Pequot Lakes, Moose Lake, Greenway, and Interna­tional Falls. Once they started to play together, the girls proved they could defeat almost any­body. However they came up just a bit short when it counted. The girls put on a fantastic show against the Princeton Tigers in their first play-off game even though they lost in overtime. Overall, they had a great season and did not regret a black and gold minute.

GiRlS' hOcKeY

Virginia's girl hockey players , Gina Baranzelli , Stacia John­son, Malory Rice, Kerby Green, and Paula Madden , wish they could wear the traditional blue and white .

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: ROW 1: J. Witty, A. Erickson, K. Seitz, B. Byrne. ROW 2: K. Garnck, L. Pre­dovich, K. Bouska. ROW 3. B. Negan, A. Airis, H. lrlbacker, L. Beck, J. Lehti.

Using her extrasensory kinetic powers, Lindsey Predovich pulls the ball toward her.

Lura Beck and Heather

lrlbacker discuss the

cute boys they see 1n the stands.

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Briana Byrne spits out a tooth after being elbowed by a member of the opposite team.

After cheering

for the basket, Amber

Enckson realizes it

was the other

team's point.

BOfJ!Ui4

r

Corey Nelson tries to convince Mike Twaddle not to be nervous before the game.

t~ A!lTM

Joe Zebra and Bob Fox practice their ballet skills as coach Rick Erickson painfully watches.

While walking out to the field, number eighty­seven Paul Starkovich pumps himself up by singing a Brittany Spears' song.

After being tackled by the other team, Travis Wuori looks over and says, "Oh no you didn't."

BoYs' FoOtBall

FOOTBALL: ROW 1: R. Kuss, C. Nelson, C. Nelson, D. Benz, J. Rosandick, R. Olson, B. Weiss. ROW 2: D. Kinler, A. Cina, J. Lind, S. Augustin, A. Appelwick, M. Gettle, A. Ryan. ROW 3: L. Okstad, J. Hendrickson, N. Arntz, C. Antonovich, J. Pettinelli, R. Fox, J. Bodie, ROW 4: S. Clark, K. Niemi, M. Sandnas, J. Zebra, B. Appledorn, G. Hakala , D. Micheletti, J. Meckola. ROW 5: D. Den nelson, R. Erickson, J. Zupetz. 133

As Jessica Jones gives Joe Stauty a good luck kiss, Kyle Arola, Jacob Richards, and Joe Borden look on surprisingly thinking, "Where's mine?" Mary Musich and Samantha Jones cuddle up for a long ride

home from International Falls.

All muddy, these cross country runners are exhausted after a long, wet sprint at regions.

CROSS COUNTRY: ROW 1: C. Taus, R. Bekkela, T. Strukel, S. Jones, M. Musich, H. Jorgenson, A. Glowacki, J. Jones, K. Johnson, S. Johnson. ROW 2: J. Schrader, K. Arola, C. Andrews, T. Peloquin, T. Chaney, M. Richards, H. Jamal, J. Richards, J. Stauty, S. Sku be, N. Spolarich, J. Borden, B. Ulrich. ROW 3: G. Miller, J. Krause, E. Linstromberg, T. Johnson, P. Glowacki, J. Lawrence, E. Krause, G. Friedlieb, D. Holien, C. Peloquin, M. Kesanen, J. Virant.

CrOsS cOuNtRy

Garret Su1hkonen casually jogs across the field during the 200 meter dash.

tpltl«g J G'CUi%

BoYs' TrAcK

BOYS' TRACK: ROW 1: J. Wickstrom, T. Etter, G. SUihkonen, J. Fab1sh, D. He1sel, R. O'Connell, R. Carlson, D. Rabideaux, M. Hanson, A. Jamal, E. Linstromberg, L. Shusterich. ROW 2: J. Virant, M. Ballard, J. Richards, M. Richards, C. Schandorf, D. Holien, L. Bennett, K. Aagenes, A. Ruthenbeck, M. Ostendorf, L. Cuffe, G. Miller, H. Jamal.

Kyle Aagenes stares off into space while Togboh Schandorf and Mike Hanson d1scuss their women situations.

All Jamal watches and waits with a field judge during the shot put.

Using a tenn1s racquet, Kyle Aagenes learns the baton handoff from teammate Matt Ostendorf.

With intense concentration , Josh Fridgen lev­itates the tennis ball.

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Rackets .. . BLUE .. . net .. . BLUE ... court ... BLUE ... spring .. . The 2000 boys' tennis season worked well for the Virginia team, consid­ering the injuries some of the boys sustained. Beginning in March, the guys practiced at the southside courts, battling the tennis balls and the weather. Knowing that the boys would be on their own during their sets, coaches Dave Gunderson, Bob Prittinen, and Spencer Hahne worked hard to teach them every­thing they could think of during practices. Seniors Jitesh Pattni, Dan Kearney, and Nick Hejda were an inspiration to their young teammates, proving that every player could work on his game and his tan at the same time. Although the team itself did not make it to the state tournament, it was able to send doubles' com­petitors Cory Nelson and Ben Weiss.

BoYs' TeNnis

Mark Butorac attacks the swarm of mosquitos above his head.

Impatiently, Jason Lind waits for the ball that never comes.

Smirking, Sam Kellner shows his slacker side during a warm, sunny afternoon prac· tice.

BOYS' TENNIS: ROW 1: S. Laughlin, P. Engman, J. McKeon, J. Nikolanci, T. Pre­bich, L. Gentilini. ROW 2: M. Butorat, S. Kellner, B. Weiss, C. Nelson, J. Lind. ROW 3: J. Fridgen, S. Hahne, B. Prittinen, J. Pattni, D. Kearney, N. Hejda, D. Gunder­son, D. Witzke, J. Prebich.

Suspended 10 thin air, Judd Hafdahl wonders how he is going to get down.

Convinced that they will one

day model swim

su1ts, Nick Arntz and

Bobby Appledorn

show off for their

many adoring

fans.

Morgan Gettie is shocked by the temperature of the pool's water.

BOYS' SWIMMING: ROW 1: S. Pellinen, J. Dolence, A. Rogers, N. Spolarich, M. Schultz, B. Bachman , C. Grant, J. Hafdahl, D. Schultz. ROW 2: T. Hafdahl, D. Lawrence, E. Johnson, K. Soderberg, P. Fox, E. Linstromberg, N. Arntz, A. Halfak­er, M. Kesanen. ROW 3: S. Korpela, J. Froehlingsdorf, A. Gentilini, J. Henderson, N. Pagliaccet!i, A. Bloomquist, B. Appledorn, A. Appelwick, T. Johnson, M. Gettle .

Smiling, Nick Spolanch tries to mask his surprise when he suddenly realizes he is missing his chair.

Lead TO'

Speedos ... BLUE ... diving ... BLUE ... pool .. . BLUE ... meets .. . The boys' swimming and div­ing team braved the infamously cold pool practices each day for the entire three-month season, but the hard work paid off. Dreaming of success, coaches Joe Froehlingsdorf and Steve Korpela drove the boys to be their best, despite the mind-altering effects of the chlorine. To help insure the coaches' sanity and not overwhelm them, the boys chose to attend only one of the two daily practices. Although they won a majority of their meets, they unfortunately stood in the shadows of both Hibbing and Superior. Craving glory, cap­tain Aaron Appelwick and his senior sidekicks led the team to the section meets in Hibbing , resulting in Nick Arntz, Aaron Halfaker, and Erik Linstromberg advancing to state.

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BOYS' HOCKEY: ROW 1: S. Andrews, E. Marwick, K. Koski, S. Gwash. ROW 2: B. Hill, M. Berg, B. Elg, M. Milton, R. Fowler, K. Pelkey, T. La1hanen. ROW 3: T. Christenson, R. Waldorf, J. Hendrickson, T. Hedley, M. Hill, J. Prebich, G. Suthkonen. ROW 4: K. Hendrickson, J. Green, M. Twaddle, N. Sirie, R. Sabich, N. Erickson, G. Cornell.

Determmed to show the American boys how to "play hockey", Tuomas La1hanen attacks the puck.

Seeking his next prey, Bobby Fowler starts his prowl.

While Kurt Koski makes

a deal with the referee,

Nick Strie watches to

make sure it is all legal and good.

Plll'i<A Pads ... BLUE ... checks ... BLUE ... sticks .. . BLUE ... goals ... A rough start filled with many injuries held the Blue Devils ' boys' hockey team back. Later, injuries resulted in key players being out for the season, forcing some younger players to fill the gaps. Through all the difficulties, the Virginia-Mt. lron-Buhi-Cherry skaters never gave up. With a tough schedule facing many double A teams ranked highly in the state, the team's proudest points were defeating Eveleth­Gilbert 3-2 and catching up from a 1-4 deficit to beat Ely in over­time 8-7. The pucksters' main goal was to be playing their best hockey for the playoffs. The team, coached by Mr. Hendrick­son and Mr. Cornell, succeeded with that goal, inspiring their fans and showing the other teams that they could and would play.

BoYs' HoCkEy

138 Kerry Pelkey holds a future Blue Devil by h1s shirt to catch a free nde around the rink.

BOYS BASKETBALL: ROW 1: B. McCormick, J. Peterson, S. Kellner, J. Fridgen, M. Ostendorf, S. Augustin, J. Lind, C. Nelson, R. Odell. ROW 2: J. Lawrence, R. Kuss, C. Ostendorf, R. Olson, C. Lawrence, C. Nelson.

As Jeremy Lawrence makes a comment about Casey Nelson's nice pants, Casey feels quite awkward.

On a night when there was a full moon, Chns Lawrence could not control his mner beast.

Ryan Olson is distracted by the "Hot Chick" who IS actually looking at him.

While Sam Augustin admires his stupendous form, Giles Friedlieb laughs to himself.

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Bats ... BLUE .. . pitcher ... BLUE ... plate ... BLUE .. . balls ... In the spring of 2000, boys' baseball was a real hit. Head coach Bruce Dobberstein and assistant coach Corey Santelli led the team to many victories throughout the season. Captains Dan Nordling and Derek Shoden knew teams would try to throw them a curve ball, so they challenged their fel­low teammates at after-school practices. One memorable game was when the Blue Devils beat Duluth East in eleven innings with MVP Jeff Green pitching the entire game. Managers Brittany Bertolas and Brittany Carpenter were great keeping the stats at the games. Josh Krause was acknowledged as the most improved player as Dustin Benz captured the defensive player of the year. Overall , the season went well for Virginia 's baseball players.

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Dustin Benz scans the bleachers for his mom, his number one fan .

Looking puzzled, Chris Ostendorf forgets where home­plate is located.

Realizing he

swallowed a fly, Paul

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his tongue .

BOYS' BASEBALL: ROW 1: B. Stahl, K. Niemi, K. Koski, J . Krause, N. Bakhtiari , ROW 2: P. Bjerke, J . Green, D. Nordl ing, D. Shoden, C. Nelson. ROW 3: B. Bertolas, T. Hedley, D. Benz, B. Dobberstein, C. Ostendorf, M. Saimela, B. Carpentar.

Deciding to take a break from ski practice, Nate Hoikko and Jen Sloth munch on stale crackers .

D1sgu1sed as a devil, Catherine Malourn tries to sneak off with some valuable equipment.

Virginia's skiers smile both on and off the slopes.

Skis ... BLUE ... speed ... BLUE ... show ... BLUE .. . gates ... The Vir-ginia Alpine ski teams had a great year that was anything but down­hill. With the guidance of Kent Olson and Tony Vinopal, the teams acquired many anticipat­ed victories over the season. This year 's captains included Gina DeBreto, Beth Christensen, and Danielle Banaszak for the girls team and Louie Vidmar, Justin Blazewicz, and Chad Johnson for the boys. Practice, which includ­ed setting up a course, racing it, and then pulling it, normally under harsh weather conditions, was held every Saturday, Mon­day, and Tuesday at Giant's Ridge. Wednesday was wax day, and the meets were held on Thursdays. The Alpine skiers ended the season with both teams placing second in the regions, qualifying them for the state meet.

AlPiNe SkiiNg

ALPINE SKIING: ROW 1: C. Malovrh , D. Ceglar, E. Welch , R. Pattni, J. Sloth, G. Sandnas, C. Reed . ROW 2 : E. Ballard , M. Filander, B. Stevens, L. Cuffe, J. Tash , C. Hendrickson , S. Johnson . ROW 3: C. Benjamm , J. Siebret , D. Priest, R. DeGroote, P. Johnson . ROW 4 : L. Vidmar, C. Johnson, J. Blazewicz, T. Vinopal, K. Olson , B. Christensen , G. DeBreto, D. Banaszak. 141

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Unforgettable . . . BLUE . . . fin­ished . .. BLUE . . . reflections BLUE ... ... 2001 ... On June 8, a landmark for the seniors, the Class of 2001 walked across the Goodman stage as the first class to graduate on a Friday. The 2001 ROHIAN also tried to be unique while highlighting every person and activity from the busy year. Virginians remember the football team going to the play­offs as co-champions, the volley­ball team competing at the state tournament, the girls' swimming team winning the region meet for the third time, the boys' basket­ball team capturing the IRC co­championship, the twenty other sports , homecoming, snow­week, the thirty-two clubs, the nine hundred-member student body, and the seventy teachers. Everyone and everything at Vir­ginia are recalled in this ROHIAN, all "TaNgLeD uP iN bLuE ...

SaTiSfAcTiOnS

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Katie Cole is totally shocked at the size of Kelly Higgins' bloated stomach.

Taking a break at the oddest time, Lindsey Pre· dovich sleeps through a rowdy pep fest.

Looking at a hot, new guy, Amber Erickson drools uncontrollably.

Walking away from the school buildings, Cody Nelson does not realize that school is still in session for the day.

A few of the homecoming's royal court show their real feelings about being a famous celebrity.

The crowds are curious as to what is truly mesmerizing these lady Blue Devils?

Hiding from everybody else, Matt Kesanen and Julie Lenci find themselves in an uncomfortable situation.

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Tony Orso hates to admit that his tongue is actu­ally stuck in his can of pop.

Ms. Lori Phill1ps tries to hide her food from the custodian Magg1e Phillips.

Hoping to audition for the XFL, Leah Wedge and Dayis Lee pump it up for the crowd.

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A group of young Virginia devils show their blue pride at an exciting game.

Practicing to be Bob Barker, Joel Today displays a water fountain.

Some Virginia band members take a breather before their next go around with "Mani­ac."

Wishing she were a superhero, Kat1e Garrick tnes to fly.

Nate Downing is impressed with his ability to make a shadow puppet on the wall.

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" Mirror, mirror on the wa ll ... " ponders Kali Aro.

Bumping and grinding, Breanne Kippola and Steve Pet­tinelli have a great time dancing.

Simon Sedimeier sits back and relaxes while Dustin Savela and Eric Ballard fret over having to converse with a girl.

Mrs. Saimi obviously knows how to contradict what Mr. Turk says.

Waiting for pigs to fly, Matt Rogers looks up and up and up. Stacey Weiss tries to laugh off that someone pushed her

into the garbage can.

Chris Ostendorf and Phil Gunderson realize their big egos will not fit through the door.

Pretending to be a film director, Teresa Barnhill films her atest male star James Lekatz.

As Dave Herschbach attempts to kiss Taryn Arnberg, she devilishly pushes him away.

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Posing as an angel, early Irish tries to hide her satanic jacket.

Hard at work, David Passal

and Nate Downing nod and smile as

Matt Kesanen hits the

wrong first beat again.

Hiding his sunflower

seeds from "the pig" Nick

Pershern, James Spear

laughs.

150

After resolving a conflict , Adrianne Carlson, Travis Erickson , and Taryn Arnberg hug and make up.

Fashionably late, Alex Burns enters the new year with a grin.

Smiling kiddishly, Julie Virant shows off her hooping skills.

Auditioning for "Men in Black II," Steve Gngal and Jason Lind try keeping a straight face.

Hoping and prayingfora phone call, Sarah Nelson is totally amazed when it actually rings.

Coldly posing for a picture for the jun1ors, these icy semors laugh at the sophomores.

For the first time ever, Gail Baranzelli, Ashley Miettunen, Kristen Edens, and Jamie Mayer harass an officer.

Discovering their true selves, Carl Gibson giggles as Travis Wuori gives Marcus Sandnas the ride of his life.

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97) Bruun, Lee(l19) Bukvich, Stephanie (118) Burla, Danielle (125) Burla, Julie (64) Burl a, Stephanie (118) Burke, Breann Kaila Fawn Sr (34, 72 ) Burns, Alex So (88, 107, 150) Bussman, Patrick 1118) Butorac, Mark Thomas Sr (12, 33, 136) Byrne, Briana Lee Sr 33 , 48 , 120, 132 . 50) Byrne, Shirley Fa (56, 57)

CcCcCcC Cadeau. Judy (65) Calgaro, Dustin So (87, 107) Campbell, Jennifer So (86, 106) Campbell, Kristen Fr (86, 114) Carle, Veron1ca So (106) Carlon, Andrew So (90 1061 Carlon, An elyn (116) Carlson, Adria nne Beth Sr · 3 33, 37, 44. 4v

74, 80. 125, 150) Carlson, ndrew So(87,106,148) Carlson, Erik So (106) Carlson, Kaylie Fr (84, 88, 114) Carlson, Kim Jr (97) Carlson, Kirby (1 27 Carlson, Linda Fa (56, 57) Carlson, Matthew John Sr (33) Ca rlson, Robert Jr (97, 135, 148) Ca rlson, Steven So (106) Carlson, Timothy Jay Sr (33) Carlson, Valerie Fa (63) Carpenter, Brittany (140) Carpe eter, Jenna Jr (96, 97) Carrol , Ada (46) Ceglar, Devm (1 1 7 Ceglar, Donna So (75, 87, 106, 120, 141) Chad, Jason Fr (75, 84 , 114) Chaney, Andrea Jr (8 , 49, 97 , 127, 148) Chaney, Timothy Fr (114 , 134) Cheerleaders (86) Choltz, Sasha (11 6) Choltz, Tara (118) Chopp, Luke (117 ) Christensen, Bethany Cori nne Sr (33, 67, 71

84, 87, 129, 141)

Christensen , Scott Allen Sr (2, 8, 33, 34, 39, 51)

Christenson, Timothy Jr (6, 70, 84, 88, 97, 138) Christiansen, Wayne (55, 58, 64) Christie, Erica Jr (79, 82, 83, 86, 97, 99) Chute , April Jean Sr (33, 82) Cimperman, Jeanal Jr (97) Cina , Anthony C. Sr (32, 43, 45, 70, 133) Clark, Eugene (119) Clark, Rebecca (116) Clark, Stephen So (106, 133) Class of 2001 (12) Class of 2002 (92) Class of 2003 ( 1 00) Class of 2004 ( 108 Class of 2005 (116) Class of 2006) ( 118) Claviter, Christal Fr (41 , 79 , 84 , 114) Close Up (84) Coldwell, Christopher (119) Cole, Kat ie Fr (4 1, 84, 114, 126, 129, 144,

145) Concert Choir (84) Cornell , Gary Fa (55, 63 , 64 , 130 , 138) Cornell , Tracy Fa (63) Coughl in, AshleyN icole Sr (3 , 7 , 10,32, 72 , 73 ,

128) Coughlin, Kacie So (1 06) Coughl in, Mathew Pau l Sr (3, 32, 51, 72) Crabb, Deena (1 19) Cremers , Cathy Fa (63, 64) Cremers , Kathleen (57) Cross Count ry (134) Crossman, Erin (82, 116) Cuffe, Larence Jr (79, 89, 97, 98, 135, 141) Culbert, Megan Jr (82 , 89, 97) Cuoco, Jared (90, 119)

DdDdDdD Damm, Amanda Lee Sr (32) Danceline (83) Davis, Tyle r So (78, 88, 106, 125, 127) DeBreto, Gina Marie Sr (6, 32, 51, 89, 141) DeBreto, James (116, 117) Debreto, Joh n So (106) Dedication ( 4) DeGroote, Ryan Jr (97, 141) DelGreco, Rebecca Susan Sr (7, 32, 36, 72) Dert inger, Mykell Jr (85, 97) Dillon, Ri ch (130) Dincau, Jenn ifer Fr (79, 84, 114) Dincau, Joseph So (105, 106, 107) Dobberstein, Bruce Fa (63, 140) Dobberstein, Calyn (1 16) Dobberstei n, Ross So (87, 106) Dolence, Joseph So (75, 89, 106, 137) Dolence, Stephen (79, 116) Donnelly, Mike (1 22) Donnelson, Darren (133) Dorscher, Whitney (1 19) Dostal, Megan (1 3 1) Downing, Nathan So (87, 106, 147, 150) Draper, Michael So (78, 79, 82, 84 , 106) Drift, Gena Jr (5, 97, 150) Drobac, Matthew (122) Dunham, Marc (116) Dusek, Daisy (131)

EeEeEeE Eback, Nicole So (106) Edblom, Adam Fr (1 08, 113) Edblom, Travis (116) Edens, Kristen Jr (88, 97, 150, 151) Elg, Jr., Brian Bud Sr (32, 138) Eisner, Shelly Fa (63) Emery , Andrea Jr (97) Emery, Jeremy So (106) Emery , Marlene Fa (4, 57, 61) Emoth, Jill (43) Engman , Kristine Elizabeth Sr (1, 32, 67, 81,

120, 123 , 130) Engman, Paul (116, 136)

Enroth, Jill (38) Erickson, Amber Lynn Sr (3, 31, 45, 49, 50, 7 4,

128, 132, 144, 145) Erickson, Andrew (75, 117) Erickson , Jared Duane Sr (31) Erickson, Matthew Fr (113) Erickson, Melissa Fr (84, 113, 114, 120, 123) Erickson, Nicholas So (106, 126, 138) Erickson, Rick (1 33) Erickson, Travis Lee Sr (31, 45, 79, 150) Esa la, Gary Fa (63) Esala , Nichole (13 1) Etter, Joshua (88) Etter, Todd (135) Evans, Conrad So (1 06)

FfFfFfF Fabish , Jacob (1 35) Fabish, Jenna Lee Sr (5, 31, 70, 71, 77) Fabrsh , Larissa So (70, 106) Fads and Fashions (9) Falkowski, James Fr (113) Falkowski, Robert (116) Feroni , Christ ina (82, 116) Filander, Michael So (75, 105, 106, 126, 141,

151) Finn, Alexander (75, 119) Fiskari, Kendra (125) Fjosllen, Alison Fr (41, 79, 84, 113) Flag Corps (8 1) Flannigan, Kyle James Sr (31, 48, 150) Fla tley, Zachary Fr (84, 113) Folman, Eva n Jr (97) Football (133) Foreign Exchange Students (52) Fort , Jacob Ray Sr (31) Fox, Robert Jr( 82, 97, 133, 137) French Club (82) Freshman Royalty (47) Fridgen, Joshua Jr (1, 68, 70, 75, 78, 87, 93,

96, 99, 136, 139) Fried lieb, Eva n (90, 119) Friedlieb, Gi les So (75, 78, 105, 134, 139) Froehlingsdorf, Joseph (137) Future Leaders of America (82)

GgGgGgG Galaski, Bryan So (105) Gams, Michael Jr (96) Garrick, Kati e So (3, 73 , 103, 105, 106, 120,

123, 147) Gentilini , AnnamarieJr (7, 8, 38, 70, 73, 75, 78,

79,87 , 88, 94,96, 129, 137) Gentilini, Luan Fa (63 , 88, 148) Gentilinr , Luke Fr (108, 113, 136) Gepson, PeerFa(54, 62 , 63) Gerheardt, Sue (58) German Club (82) Gerzina, Jennifer Ann Sr (31) Gettle, Colin Fr (47, 113) Gettle, Morgan Cepelak Sr (30, 50 , 66, 12 1,

133, 137) Gibson, Carl Jr (96, 151) Gibson, Cristina Fr (84, 113) Gibson, Jessica Jr (78 , 96) Gibson, Ryan Gira rd Sr (30) Gigliott i, Nichoals (90, 119) Gior i, Kyle (126) Girls' Basketball (132) Girls' Hockey (131) Girls' Swimming (129) Girls' Tennis (128) Girls' Track (127) Glowacki, Anna (75, 118, 134) Glowacki, James So (105) Glowacki, Peter (134) Goehring, Heather (131) Goggleye, Joseph Fr (113) Golf (126) Gothier, Christopher Ryan Sr (30, 85) Grabau, Debi Fa (63) Grabowski , Jacob ( 119)

Grahek, Ryan Jr (77 , 87, 96) Grant, Charles (116, 137) Grant, Jessica Fr (75 , 79, 84, 113) Green, Jarod So (88, 105, 106, 138) Green, Jeffery (140) Green, Kerby Fr(41 , 68, 79, 84, 108, 109,113,

131) Green, Mrranda Jr (71 , 78, 96) Gregorich, Faya So (87, 105) Gregorich , Tessa Ann Sr (30, 72, 79) Grew, Dan iel Jr (1, 87, 96) Grigal, Christine (118) Grigal , Steven Matthew Sr (7, 10, 30, 37, 39,

43, 49, 51) Grigg, Andrew (122) Groves, Larry Fa (42, 54, 55, 58, 62) Grueser, Austin (75, 119) Grumdahl, Brandon So (105) Gunderson, Carol Fa (4, 54, 55, 62) Gunderson, David (128, 136) Gunderson, Laura (76) Gunderson, Phil li p So (7, 49, 105, 149) Gunderson , Shannon (64) Guralski , Michael R. Sr (30) Gustafson, Amanda Kay Sr (30, 45, 48, 50 , 83) Gustafson, Bradley So (87 , 105, 122) Gustafson, Joshua So (79, 87 , 105) Gustafson, Steve (11 9, 122) Gustafson, Amanda So (69, 70, 71, 79, 82 , 87,

105, 129) Gwash, Shannon Jr (3, 6, 8 , 70 , 74, 78, 79, 80,

90, 96, 120, 123 , 127, 138) Gymnastics (1 25)

HhHhHhH Haapala, Michael Fr (84, 113) Hackensmith, Jennifer Kay Sr (30, 40, 72) Hadash , Theresa(6) Hadrava, Ka t ie (131) Hafdahl, Amelia (118) Hafdahl, Anna (118) Hafdahl, Claire Fr (87 , 13, 127, 129) Hafdahl, Dorothy (85) Hafdahi,JuddSo(l05, 137,146) Hafdahl , Luke Thomas Sr. (29, 40, 59, 80, 146) Hafdahl, Shannon Fr (84 , 113, 129) Hafdahl , Jhomas Fa (62, 129, 137, 147) Hagberg, Megan Fr (41, 69, 71, 75, 79, 87,

113, 127) Hahne,Spencer(128, 136) Hakala, Gus (133) Halfaker, Aaron Jr (87, 96, 137) Hall of Fame (50) Hancock, Karl(127) Hanson, Brent (90) Hanson, Mrchael Jr (69, 79,82, 89, 96, 135) Harder, Aimee So (41, 67, 71, 78, 86, 105) Harrington, Krystal So (11. 39, 87 , 102, 105,

129) Harrison, Angela Marie Sr (7, 16, 29, 67, 81,

83, 128, 145)

Harrison, Kathenne Fr {113) Hartikka, Lmdsy Fr (113) Harikka, Stacy {116) Hartman , Laura (76) Harvey, Brittany Janet Sr (29, 43 , 0, 73, 128) Haugen. Alex So (105) Haugen, Anders Jr (96) Haugen, James (116) Haugen, Kasey(131) Haugen , Mary 8, 116) Haugen, Nellie Noell Sr (2, 10, 29, 48, 73, 89,

129, 176) Hawkins, Danny Jr (7, 78, 96) Hedley, Nathan Fr(2, 7, 113) Hedley, Nicholas Fr (2, 11 , Hedley, TravisJr(7, 95, 96, 138, 140) Hemonen, Laura Fr (87. 113) Heinonen, arah Renae Sr (12, 29, 76) Helsel, Dav1d Jr (69, ·g. 82, 86 , •6 13 Hejda , Joseph So (68, 70, 105) Hejda , Nicholas (136) Hedja, Wade (119) Hel unen , Katie (125) Heltunen, Ruth (125) Henderson, Jenna So (78, , 137,

145, 176) Henderson, Mark Fa (62) Hendricks, Wh1tney Fn87, 110, 113) Hendnckson, Catherina (116, 126,141) Hendnckson, Joseph Jr (96, 133, 138, Hendricksor, Ke1th (138) Hendnckson, Ken (65) Hendnckson, Nicole (118) Henkel, Clint R. Sr (29) Henkel, Nicholas Fr(l11, 113) Henry. Stephen Fr (85. 113) Herhusky, Samantha Fr (87, 112) Herschbach, David DaleSr(l0,13, 29, 49, 51,

89, 145, 149, 176) Higgins, Kelly Jean Sr (2, 29, 80, 144) H1gh, Erica (13 1 Hilde, Kristopher Knutte Sr (28, 38, 43, 89) Hill, Bradley (138, 151) Hill, June Fa (62) Hill, Matthew 1126. 138) Hill, Sara Fr (1 79 , 87, 112, 127) Hilmas, Emily Ann Sr (3 28, 48, 89, 130, 144,

150) Hilmas, Naomi (118) Hobb1es and Hangouts (6) Hoffman , Laura (127) Holappa, Angela Maureen Sr (28, 72, 79, 84) Holappa, Jul1e S (70, 71 105) Holappa, Larry (116, 117) Holcomb, Lacy Holly Sr (28, 67, 72, 79, 86 , 89) Holien, Andrew (119, 124) Holien, David Jr (87, 96. 124, 134, 135) Holkko, Abigail (82, 116, 1.27) Holkko, Matthew Isaac Sr 28, 49, 50, 122,

144, 145, 50) Holkko, Nathan Jr (5, 96, 141) Holmes, Matthew Fr (75, 84, 112) Holstrom, Cole Jr (75, 95) Holweger, Jessica Jr (8, 95, 151) Holweger, Nicole (116) Homecoming (48) Honor Society

orn• , manda So (70, 79. 105) Horn1ng, Jess1e Fr (84, 112) Hart, Jens ( 116) Horvat, Barb (58) Hovet, Daisy (125) Huewe, Phillip Fr(112) Hunt, Chnstopher So (85, 1 05) Hunt Karen Fa (62, 65) Huynh, K1m Fr (112) Huynh, Tra Jr (78, 95) Hyvonen, N 1cholas ( 116)

IiI i li I Irish, Carly So (41, 86, 105, 125, 150) Irish, Coty (118) lrlbacker, Heather Jr (72, 95, 126, 129, 132) Iron Range Youth m Action (80)

JjJjJjJ Jacka, Ashley (116, 127) Jacobsen, Megan Fr (66, 79, 87, 112) Jacobson, Barbara Fa (60, 62) Jacobson, Lindsey Jr (2, 5, 74, 83, 95) Jamal, Ali Jr (1, 68, 69, 70, 79, 95, 99, 135) Jamal, Habib Fr (76, 112, 134, 135) Jarvela, Casey (75, 117) Jarvela, Matt So (105) Jarvinen, Jo Fa (4, 62, 64 Jarvinen, Margaret Fa (62) Jefferson, Matthew Fr ( 1 : 2) Jensrud, Allen (119) Joelson, All1son Fr (112, 127, 128) Joelson, Nicholas ( 119) Johanson, Magg1e (127) Johnson, Ashley (75, 118) Johnson , Barbara Fa (62) Johnson, Chad (43, 14 1) Johnson, Dav1d ( 119) John on, Erik Jr (95, 137 Johnson, Greg (122) Johnson, :Jeanette Fa (62) Johnson, JoErnesta Fa (59, 62 Johnson, Jonathan (7 5, 11 7) Johnson, Kristin Fr{84, 112,124,127 , 134) Johnson, Megan (124) Johnson, M1ranada (116, 125) Johnson Peter Jr (95, 141) Johnson Scott (141) Johnson, Stacia Marie Sr (28, 48, 80, 31,

145 Johnson, Stephanie So , 38, 78, 104, 106,

116, 119,125,1 27 , 129, 134,145) Johnson. Thomas Jr (79 89, 95) Johnson, Tiffany So (69, 18, 82, 104) Johnson, Troy Marvin Sr 128, 68, 69, 72, 76,

84, 89,134.137,176 Johnston, Cody (78) Johnst n, Cory So {104, 122) Jones, Jessica (75, 116, 127, 134) Jones, Samantha So (70, 104, 125, 127, 134) Jorgensen. Lmdsey Jr(8, 67 70 , 78, 79,81, 95) Jorgenson, Derek (116) Jorgenson, HeatherSo(78, , 104,127,

134) Judnick, Robert (62) Judnick, Sam'IP.I (1 9)

KkKkKkK Kahtava , Paul Dale Sr (8, 28, 89) Kamnikar, Kelly So (38, 68, 75, 80, 81, 87,

101, 102, 104, 129. Kangas, Leslie Fa (56. 123) Kanian, Greg (116) Kanian, Timothy Sr (27) KantOla, Loren Fa (61 ) Karp1nen, Andrew (124) Kauppinen, Marlene Fa (61, 65) Kaurala, Gabriel So (104, 144) Kearney, Daniel (136) Kehoe, Bryan Fa (56, 57) Keith, All1 en (119) Kellner, Samuel B Sr 27, 136, 139) Kelly, Thomas 75. 90, 119) Kernen, Elysa ( , 129) Kesanen, A hley (82 117) Kesanen. Ma e r (43, 70, 87, 91, 95, 99,

134,137,1 5, 149, 150) u 9)

King, Ashleigh (82, 116) Kmler. Dan1el Jr (95, 121, 122, 133) K1ppola, Breanne Jr (66, 76, 84 95, 148) Kirsten , Ellen Sr (12, 27 38, 52, 53, 67, 86.

145. 151)

Kivela , Nicole (116) Kia unde, Ryan Fr (112) Kleinschmidt, Melissa Catherine Sr (8, 27, 43,

45, 51, 77,124,129, 176) K; ,,. ek, Patrick Jr (95) Klimek, Teresa So (7, 70,81,86, 87, 103, 104,

129) Klingfus, Derek So (104) Klinker, Charles Fa (57, 61) Klos, Jennifer Mariette Sr (27, 38, 43, 45, 51) Kneeland, Lacey Anne Sr (7, 27, 48, 89) Knowledge Bowl (79) Kochevar, Gayle So (6 769, 101, 104, 129,

130, 145) Koebensky-Como, Kat y Fa (63, 65) Koeneman , Laura Jr (4 1, 69, 77 ,79, 89, 95) Kohlhase, Kathryn (11 8) Kollender, Jadwiga (64) Kolocek , Karia nn (69, 82 , 116) Kolstad , Kelsey (11 7) Koop, Michael So (76, 104) Korpela, Steven (137) Korpi, Terra (131) Koski, evin So (78, 104) Koski, Kurtis James Sr (6, 27, 42, 43, 44

89, 38,140, 151, 176) Ko uchar, Bryan So (89, 104, 150) Kotn1k. atrina Fr (66, 76, 112) Kotn• , Kri ina (82, 116) K ke, Jillian Fr (75, 87, 112)

ovatovich, Brock (117) Kowalski , M1cahe Fa (55, 61) Kowalski , Terri Fa (61 Karlich , Elizabeth (118) Krasaway, Nicholas (119) Krause, Brian Jr (71, 77, 79, 82,95) Krause, Eric Arvin Sr (27, 134) Krause, Joshua Michael Sr (26, 134, 140) Krebsbach , Michael Fa (40, 56, 57) Krenz, Krist1 Fr (85, 86, 112, 114) Krisak, Timothy So (71, 104) Kruse, Benjamin (7 , 119) Kugel, Brian Daniel Sr 6 , 29) Kugel , Jennifer So (76, 82, 104, 126) Kure, Joseph ( 117) Kuss, Ryan Thomas Sr (3, 13, 26, 39, 44, 51

89, 133, 139, 153)

LILILIL Lach , Rachel So (73, 8 , 104, 127) Lackner, Jill Fr (1, 79, 84. 112, 127) Lahti, Erin Elizabeth Sr <26, 48, 78, 83 87

129, 144, 145, 6 ' 76) Laihanen, Tuomas Pekka Juhana Sr 1'2, 26

52, 53, 138, 148, 151) Lambert, Danette Fr 84, 112) Lamblin, Anth ny (116) Land borg, Kel y (131) Landers, Nichoel Fr (112, 114) Landers, Nicholas So (104) Larson, Ashley Dru Sr (20, 26, 48, 72, 82, 10 Larson , Bri ani Fr (1, 11, 87, 91. 112) Larson, Kenneth James Sr (6, 26) Larson, Paula Fa (55. 56, 61, 77, 80) Laughlin, hea So (79, 87, 104, 136)

r~

!.a11seng, Sarah . 18) cawless, Scott (122) Lawrence, Christopher Lee Sr (1, 3, 26, 72, 79,

120, 139) Lawrence, Daniel So (87, 104, 137) Lawrence, Jeremy Jr (42, 70, 88, 95,97, 99,

126, 134, 139) Lawrence, Kyle (90, 119) Lawyer, Carol Fa (61) Lawyer, Joshua So (104) Lee, Brittany (118) Lee, Davis So (87, 104, 129, 146) Leese, Jeffrey (119) Leese, Stephanie Jr (6, 94, 97) Lehto, Mark Fa (61) Leinonen, Michael So (104, 105, 126 Le1sen, Ashley ( 119) Leiviska, Kenneth Jr (1, 48, 66, 76, 87, 94) Lekatz, James So (41, 69, 75, 87, 103, 106,

149) Lemieu , Adam Jr (83, 87, 94) LeMoine, Joanne So (68, 79, 81 , 101, 103) LeMoine, Sarah Jr (74, 88, 94, 125) Le1oc1, Julie Jr (1, 7, 8, 68, 70, 78, 80, 87, 93,

94, 120, 123, 130, 132, 145) Len1ch, Mary So (9, 78, 88, 103) Lep1sto, Troy Jr (94) leppala, Amanda o (70, 71, 88, 103) Lesemann, Paul So (3, 67, 78, 85, 86, 88, 103) Letterclub (78) .lapis, Michael So (1 03) _len, Jessica (118) L1en. Kenneth (85, 116) Lillis, Hannah Lli Sr (25, 80) Lind, Aaron Michael Sr (17, 25, 72, 176) Lind, leySo(87, 103) Lind, Jason Jeffrey Sr (13, 25, 39, 49, 50, 87,

133, 136, 139, 145, 151) Lind, Kevin Jr (8, 49, 94) Lindquist, Charlie (122) Linstrom berg, Erik Jr (1, 42, 68, 70, 75, 78, 70, 80, 87, 94, 99, 134, 135, 137, 145)

Linstrom berg, Gretchen Eggers Sr (25, 77, 81, 83, 89, 129, 176)

Lishinsk1, Matthew So (78, 79, 103) Listemaa, Jacqueline Jr (70, 71, 87, 94, 99) Listemaa, Natalie So (70, 76, 88,103) Lo e, Daryl So (103) Lofquist, Joshua Fr (84, 112 Lofquist, Justin (119) Long, Christina Fr (71, 84, 112) Long, Jolene (88) Lo g, Nina (86) Long, Travis Fr (84, 108, 112) Longrie, Daniel So (89, 108 Longrie, Michaela (119) Longstaff, Erica Mae Sr (25, 36, 40, 50) Lossing, Travis (11 7) Lossing, ValerieFr(66, 112,115, 127) Lovett, Dakota Fr (112, 115) Lovett, Winnie (65) Lundblad, Ashley (119) Lung, Sarah So (70, 103, 125, 127) Luoma, Michael Jr (6, 94) Luoma, Raymond (57)

Lustig, Andrew (117) Lustig, Christopher Jr (89. 94) Lustig, Elizabeth Anne Sr (2 5, 80, 87) Luukkonen, Ryan So (103) Luzov:ch, Donna Fa (55, 56, 57) Luzovich, Jackie Fr (79, 87, 111)

MmMmMmM MacDonald . Pa• Ia Fr (68, 84, 108. 111) MacGregor, Lacey Fr (3, 41, 79, 111, 127) Mack, Nick (124) Madden, Paula Jr (7, 8, 9, 72, 82, 87, 94, 129,

130, 131) Maki , Carla Rose Sr (25, 87) Maki, Cassandra Rose Sr (25, 45, 48, 51, 67,

77,86,87,89 Malovrh, Andrew (75, 90, Malovrh, Cathenne So (3

126, 129, 141) Malovrh, Chnstine (127) Mancia, Gma (131) Marcefla, Joseph Fr (75, 84, 111) Marcella, Steven Fa (42, 61, 64) Marchand, Christian W. Sr (1, 10, 24, 87) Marden , Bla1r (119) Margo, Roberta Fa (61) Marlucci, Jade (90, 116) Markwardt, Katherine (119) Marolt, Candace (116) Marolt, Jenna So (88, 103) Marolt, Rudy (57) Marquis, Maygan So (70, 87, 103) Martin, Jay (79) Marwick, Erik Fr (42, 111, 138) Marwick, Marcus Blake Sr (24, 79) Mason, Barbara Fa (61) Mattila, Kimberly (116) Mattson, Douglas (88, 116, 117) Mauston, Jeffrey Fa (61, 64) Mayer, Jamie Marie Sr (6, 8, 24, 72, 86, 88,

151) ay r, Stephanie (118)

McAllister, Lauren (118) McCall, Edward Fa (61, 64) McCarty Jalonen, Patricia So (11, 39, 5 . 67,

86, 103, 104) McCormick, Bill ( 39) McGregor, Don (64) McKeon, John So (78 103, 136) Meckola, Deborah Fa 60) Meckola, Joel (133) Mehle, Brenna Fr (84 111) M 1er. Jess1ca Fr (70, 80, 84, 88, 111) Meinzer, Aaron John Sr (24, 151) Mei zer, Michelle Fr ( 111, 126) Meinzer, Scott (119) Mei sner, Deb Fa (60) Mell, Kathryn (79, 82, 116) Mercurio, Joseph Sr (24) Mesich. Jan1ce Fa (60, 64) Mettler, Jeremy So ( 71, 103)

ettler, Joshua So (103) Metzger, Autumn ( 116)

eyer, Stephanie ( 119) Micheletti. Dan (133) M1cklich-Vargas, Sharyl ( 119) Miettunen, Ashley Ann Sr (22, 24, 50, 88, 151) Miettu en, Chad (116) Miiks, Amanda (1 7) Miller, Greg (134, 135) Miller, Thomas Fa (60, 65)

i ler, Wendy ( 116) · , 1les (138)

Mixed Choir (78) Mlot , Paul Arvo Sr (24 26, 45, 70) Mock Trial (77) Moe, Jordan (131)

oe r. Thomas Fa (4, 42, 43, 60, 65) Mohar, Wendy Ur (42, 67, 82. 86, 87, 94) Monson, inton (116) Morgan, Brooke Fr (79, 84, 111) Mott, Amy ( 119)

Munsterman, Anthony Fa (60) U 1ch, Mary So (70, 79, 103, 127, 134)

NnNnNnN ational 1-< ·1nor Society (77)

Neff, Dan1e1 Fr(l, 66 75, 87,111, 147) Neff, Kathy Fa (56, 60) Negan, Byron (132) Nelson, Alex (79, 119) Nelson, Ben]am1n (116) Nelson, Casey John Sr (9, 13, 24 34, 39, 133,

139. 140. 153) Nelson , Cody So (70, 78, 103, 122 144) Nelson, Corey Arthur Sr (13, 23, 34, 39, 75,

133, 136, 139, 153) Nelson, Deannda So (75, 102)

elson, Drenelle (116) Nelson, Erid D. Sr (23)

elson, James Fa 60 Nelson, M1chael (117) Nelson, Patrick(ll7, 122) Nelson, Roger Fa (60 122) Nelson, Sarah So (102, 151) Nelson, Staci (117)

ri. Joseph o (1 02) Ne rnann, Richard Fr (71, 11 ) Nevala, Alyssa Carol Sr (23, 46, 72) News (1 ) Niemi, KeithJr 11, 89, 94, 99,121,122,133,

140) ie i, Nicole Fr (41, 76, 79, 111) iemi, Sherrie So (1 02)

Niemiste, Heather (118) Niemiste, aria nne (65) Nightwine, Phillip Sr (23) Niska, Lana (75, 118)

ordic Skimg (124) Nordling, Daniel (140) Nordling, Tho as So (75, 101, 102, 107) Norlander. Nicholas Fr (111, 113, Norman, Jenna (116) Nom, Matthew ( 117) North bird, Skye (116) Novak, Meredith (124) Nurm1, Paul (119)

rmi, Sandra (65) Nystro , John (11 ) Nystrom, Mike 64)

OoOo oO O'Con ell. Ryan (135) O'Connor. Enc So (102) O'Malley. M1chae1 So (102) Oakley, Sara (127) Oberstar, ames (46) Oberstar, aura (127) Oberstar, So (76. 10 , 126. 129) Odell, Richard Fa (6 , 9) ~----Ogilivie, Zechariah So (102, 122) Ohren, Kari (125) Oinonen, Aaron Fr (111) Oinonen, Breanna (119) Oinonen, Casey So (71, 102) Oks , Leif (133) Oldeen , Katie (116 Olilla, Jennifer Fr ( 111) Olso , Kent (141) Olson, Ryan Lee Sr (23, 39, 133, 139) Orchestra 76) Oreskovich, John Francis Sr (12, 23, 87) Orso, An!l1ony P. Sr (23, 146) Orso, Mitcl.dl o (102) Osel' Jacob So (78, 102, 120, 126) Osmond. Ben (46) Ostendorf, Christopher Michael Sr (3, 23, 39,

41, 139. 140. 149) Ost ndorf. Matthe Jr (58, 68, 75, 89, 93, 94,

99, 135, 139)

Ostendorf, Ryan (119) Otonichar, Breiann So (78, 102) Ov rfors, Andrea Fr (71, 84, 111 )

PpPpPpP Pagel, Holly Ann Sr (22, 89) Pagltacc~ttl. Allison (8, 90, 116) Pagilaccetti, Annamarie Jr (94 Pagliaccetti, Nicole Elizabeth Sr (22, 44, 45 ,

51, 77, 87 , 129, 137 145) Pa1c1ch, Thomas Fa (60) Papm , Michael So (102) Parenteau, Louis (126) Panseau, M1chael (79, 119) Parks, Marlin (64) Pasch, Christopher ( 119) Pasch, Kathrina (119) Passal, David St. John Sr. (22, 33, 44, 51, 77,

79, 87, 150) Pa enn, Kristoffer Fr (11 Pattm, Jitesh (136) Patt'll, Reshma Jr (3, 8, 11, 80, 87, 94, 141) Pearsall. Sue (85) Peer L1 eners (75) Peer Mediators (75) Peglow, Bra don Fr (85, 111) P kkarinen, Alena Fr (79,84, 110) Pel1ska. George (64) Pelkey, Kerry W. Sr (22, 138, 151) Pellet1er Jean So Pelletier, Nicole Louise Sr Pelilnen, Kat)a (79, 118) Peli tnen, Seven So (79, 82, 102, 137, 145) Peloquin , Corey Mark Sr (22, 70, 87, 126, 134,

76) Peloqum, Tyler(ll6, 134) Pender, Toni Ann Sr (9, 22, 40, 72, 89 Perp1ch, Justm (119) Perpich, Stacie So (87, 101 103, 130) Pershern, Nicholas So (102, 05, 149, 150) Peterson, Carol (58) Peterson, Christine Fa (60) Peterson, Jacqueline So (102) Peterson, Jeanine Molly Sr (22, 51, 72, 1 07) Peterson, Jolene So (102) Peterson, Just1n Jr (78, 87, 94, 126, 139) Peterson, Karen (82, 116) Petruska, Joshua (118, 119) Pettinelil, Ama nda (116) Pet!lnelli, Crysta l So (66, 78, 83, 102, 127) Petti nell!, Justin Jr (75, 87 93, 133) Pettmelli, Katie So (81, 87, 101, 103, 106) Pettmelh, Mark So (101) Pettmelli, Stephen So (78, 87, 101, 148) Pezzutto, Corey Jr (93. 1 8) Pfutzenreuter, Shanel F (84, 110, 126) Pfutzenreuter, Zachary (11 7) Phillipich, Gus (64) Ph1ll1pich, Sandra (65) Phillips , Lon Fa (1, 60, 65, 79, 86, 146) PhillipS, Maggie (146) Picek, Kevin (116) Picek, Wendy Jr (89, 93) Pingry, John (122) Pingry, ManeFr:llQ, 127,128. Podpeskar, Andrea Janice Ruth Sr (16, 21, 128,

130) Pogachnic , Bob (64) Pohl, Theresa Fa (60, 65) Polski,Jane So(81 ,101, 126, 128) Porn Pons (74) Pommier, Kenzie (116) Popesh, Jill (76) Porkkonel'], nc Fa (59) Prebic , Joe Jr (93, 136. 138) Preb 1ch, Tom Fr (47, 87, 110, 136) Predov1ch, LindseySo(89 , 101 , 120,123, 130,

132, 144)

Prices (10) Priest, David Fr{87, 110,111, 141) Prittinen, Haley ( 118) Prittinen, Robert (128, 1 6 Programs (461 Project 120 (71) Prom (44) Psick, Gmny Fa (59) Pulis , Emilie (118)

RrRrRrR Rab1deaux, D stin (135) Radinovic''· Jacob '119' Ralston , Jeffrey (116) Ralston,SarahJeanSr{3, 7,11, 16,21,49, 74,

83, 120, 127, 128, 145) Ranfranz, Jessica (116) Ranum, David So (101) Ranum, Nicholas Fr {84, 108, 110) Rasmussen, Matthew So (7 , 01) Rasmussen, Dustm Jr (93) Rata l, Margaret Fa {59) Reed, Catherine (8. 116 141) Reierson, Amy Elizabeth Sr {7, 21, 70, 79, 80,

87, 129) Rent, JohnJr{69, 77, 79,87,93 , 146) Renzag1la , John Fa (58. 59) Rhode, Steven So (1 011 Rhodes , Shawn Fr (110 Rice, Malory(ll8, 131) Rich, Christopher { 1 9) R1ch, Matthew So (101) Richards, Christine Fa (59) Richards,Jacob(l17,134,135) Richards , Michael (134, 135)

Sandnas, Garret Jr (89, 93, 97) Sandnas, Greta So (68, 75, 78, 80, 82, 87, 101,

126, 141) Sandnas, Heather Fr (84, 110) Sandnas, Marcus Lee Sr (20, 88, 133, 147,

151) Santa, Angela (116) Satisfactions (144) Saukko, Ka~aJr (68,83,90,93,94) Sauter, Kara So (1 0 1) Savela, Dawn Fa (59) Savela, Dust1n Jr (75, 89, 93, 148) Saxhaug. Adam Jr (42, 89, 93, 126) Saxhaug, Kiersten (75, 116, 126) Schaffer, Laura (116) Schaffer, Maureen Fa (59) Schallert, Bo (122) Schandorf, Togboh So (76, 101, 105, 135) Schanne, Kerry (90, 119) Schmitz, Melanie Kate Sr (19, 20, 48, 71) Schneider, A icia (125) Schoeb, Shirley (58) Schoeb, Wallace Fa (4, 57) Schrader, Jacob (117, 134) Schramm, Joel So (87, 101)

u hard , oshua ( 119) Schultz, David So (11, 89, 101, 137) Schultz, Michael (117, 137) Schumacher, Alex Fr (84, 11 0) Scipion1, Michael ( 117) Sedimeier, Simon Sr (20, 52, 53, 79, 87, 148) See, LaVonne (58)

eitz, Jessica So (3, 67, 68, 81, 89, 90, 101, 127)

Seitz, Karen Marie Sr (7, 16, 20, 44, 48, 5 127, 132, 145)

Rifle Corps (73) Riihiluoma, Seth (116) Riordan. Patnck Fr (84, 108, 11 0) Ritacco, Ashley (116)

Sella, Lmdsey (118) ..__rl"""" __ Sepp1 , Matt Fr (84, 110, 11. 146)

Rob rtson, Tara (127) Rogers, Andrew So (84, 101, 137) Rogers, Matthew So (78, 101 , 149) Roggenbuck, Eli So (1 0 1) Rohlan Staff (72) Ronkalnen, Aaron Jr (91, 93, 1 Ronkalnen, Bryan (117) Ronning, Michelle (131) Roos, Gwyn 25) Rosandich Amanda Fr (47 68, 79, 84, 108

110) Rosandich, Jacob Reed Sr (8, 13 , 2 34 39,

41 , 48, 50, 133) Rosebush, Christina (82) Rosewall , John William Sr (9, 16, 21 Roskoski, Edward Fa (59) Roskoski, Kyle (119) ROTC (71) Roubmek, Mark Fa (54, 58, 59, 60, 64 , 126) Rouleau, Corrina Jr (89, 93, 127) Royseth , Angela (124) Royseth, c Roller, Blake (90, 119J Rule, Jamil ( 119) Rule, Kelly Jr (71. 93' Rushford, Mary Fr (84. 88, 110) Russo, Thomas Robert Sr (21, 70, 72) Ruthenbeck, Andrew Jr (82, 93, 135) Ruthenbeck, Laura Fr (41, 79, 84, 110, 127) Ryan, Andy (13 )

SsSsSsS Saari, Preston Wade Sr (7. 21) Sact hetti, Katnna (75 116, 127) SADD (70) Sager, Hannah (116, 127) Sager, Noah Jr (69, 71 , 79, 87, 93)

almela, Matthew (140 Salm1, Nancy Fa 4 , 55, 59, 63, 64, 65 148) Salo, Bonme 18) Salo. Kan ( 31) Sanders. eren (76) Sandnas, Amanda Sr (21)

Serflmg, Heather Fa' "'9) Setter. Amber (119 Setter, Nicole L. Sr (2 , 48) Shamp , Jess1ca (116) Shepersky, Dustin So (71, lOll

herman , Lindsay r (84, 93) Shears, Allison (130) Shoden, Derek 40)~---­Shoden , Lindsey So (1, 101, 128) Shod n, M1ch el Fr (110) Shoem, Elizabeth (91 ) Shustench, Laura Fr (110 , 135) Siebert, Josef Jr (75, 78, 79 , 82, 93, 141) Silda , James (122) Simat, Brandon So (101) Sim,ch, Amanda (118) :.--~--~ S1mmons. Britta'ly (125) S1pola, Matthew ( 117) Situations {38) Skadsem, Brian Fa (54 , 59) Skala, Laura (124) Skalko, Emily (82, 1.1 6) Skal o, Gary Fa {56, 59) S alko, Scott (117) Skube, Al1cia (75, 118) Sku be, Steven Fr {68, 75, 87, 108, 11 ,

134)

Skubic, Jennifer Jr (6, 8, 40, 88, 93) Skub1c, Laura (75, 118, 124) Skubic, Mark ( 117) Sloth, Casey ( 11 7) Sloth, Jennifer Jr (71, 75, 79, 82, 92, 141 ) Smith, Ashley Fr (40, 41, 47, 79, 81, 84 , 110) Sm1th, Carol Jr (92) Smith, Jared (119) Smith, Joshua (119) Smith, Mary Jo (65) Smith , Sara Jo Sr 3, 20, 74, 79, 83 ,89) Smith , Zachariah , M. Sr (3, 20) Snow Week (42 ) Socializations (66) Soderberg, Keith Jr (92, 99, 137) Soderberg, Lisa Marie Sr (1 9 45 48 69 70

72,77,87) ••• • '

Softball (130) Somnis, Sarah (126) Sopp, Samantha (131) Spaeth, Angela So (78, 100) Spampanato, Mario (76) Spanish Club (70) Sparks Bible Study (69) Spear, James So (100, 103, 150) Speck, Greg (46) Speech Team (69) Spierling, Gabriel So (1 00, 105, 122) Spolanch, Nicholas Fr (47 75 87 109 134

137) ' ' • ' ' Sports (120) Stahl, Benjamin (140) Stahl, El izbeth Jr (11, 71, 92) Stah l, Jason So (100, 105) Stahl , Rebecca Marie Sr ( 19) Stanaway, Mary Kay (65) Starkovich , James Fr (49, 108, 109) Starr, Ashley (75 , 116, 126) Starlin s (2) Stauty. Joseph (11 7, 134) Steblay, Corey (118) Steblay , Heath Fr(84, 109) Stecker, Penny (64) Stellmach, Casey (119, 122) Stellmach, Sarah (125) Stevens, Brian So (38, 75 82 87 100 126

141,147) ' ' ' ' ' Stevens, Hannah Fr (66, 69, 70, 75, 76, 109) Ievens, LIZ (129)

Stewart, Dave (122) Stewart, Jamie So (100) Stone , Carol Fa (57, 59) Strand, Bjorn Jr (92) Strand, Gloria (65 ) transky, Jonathan So (100) trasser, Mary Angela Fa (54 55 57 58 64 65) ' ' ' ' '

Strie, Nicholas So (89, 100, 101, 126, 138) tromberg, Heidi (11 8) rukel, Theresa (134)

Student Council (68) ' Student Life ( 5)

Students (90) Stupca, Daniel Fr (1 09)

Suihkonen, Garret So (78 100 101 105 135 138) ' ' ' ' '

Suihkonen, Jesse (90, 119, 122) Supervisors (54) Svatos, Matthew So ( 1 00) Sweno, Cari (127)

TtTtTtT Tack, Am anda Jr (3, 75, 79, 82, 87, 88, 92) Takanen, Derek So (78, 100) Tamarro, Kate Marie Sr (3 9 19 48 51 72

87' 176) ' ' ' ' ' ' Tamarro, Tom (64) Ta mmaro, Tony (64) Tanski, Steven (119) Tash , Jessica (141) Taus, Chelsea (127, 134) Ternan, Renee Marie Sr ( 19, 69, 89) Theodore, Emily Jean Sr (1 0 19 6 7 72 86

89) ' ' ' ' ' Theodore, Joseph (1 16) Thomas, Dawn Fa (57, 58) Thompson, Lacey (119) Thompson, Marcus Fr (84, 109) Thompson, Matthew So (100) Thompson, Paul Fr (84, 108, 109) Thompson, Timothy Mark Sr (5, 19, 36, 80, 89) T1n1, Karen Fa (58) Today, Joel So (100, 147) Tomasetti , Leah So (3, 100, 103) Toot, Emily So (38, 100, 124, 129) Torrel, Shaina (116) Trucano, Chelsea ( 118) Trucano, Dust in Thomas Sr ( 19) Trucano, Whitney Fr(47, 67, 81, 84, 109, 126) Truch1, Joseph (122) Turk, Anthony Fa (55, 58, 62, 64, 148) Turnabout (40) Turner, David Fr (79, 88, 109) Tu rner, Michel le Jr (70, 76, 92 , 125) Turner, Mitchell Fr (87, 109) Twadd le, Michael So (41, 100, 105, 133, 138)

UuUuUuU Ul 1csni, Kate Fr (109) Ulicsni, Paula Fr (76, 109) Ulrich, Bren t Fr (76, 109, 134) Unck, Natalie (116, 126)

VvVvVvV Vandervort , Jesse Lee Sr. (18) VanSoest, Tiffany ( 18) VanSoest, Trinette Joy Sr (9, 18, 79, 8 , 89) Vertachn1k, Katherine Jr (87, 92, 99, 130) Vertachnik, Shirley Fa (57) Vertachnik, Stephanie Fr (3 , 40, 41 , 49 7 4 79

84, 108, 109, 130) ' • . Vidmar, Louis Ben Sr (18 141) Viger, Sandra Fa (57 58). Villa, Michael (7 5) ' Vinopal, Tony (141) Violette, Amanda (1 26) Virant, Jill (116, 127) Virant, Jon (134, 135) Virant, Julie Elizabeth Sr (6 8 36 48 72 88

151) ' . • ' ' •

Volleyball (123) VonWald , Jaime Sr (18) Voss, Cory So (78, 100 101) Vuicich, Alison Fa (57, S8) Vuicich, Gina Fr (70, 75, 79 , 91 , 109, 110)

WwWwWwW Waidler, Andrew James Sr (18, 22, 68, 71) Wa1sanen, Daniel Fr (109) Wai sanen, Tracy (118) Waldorf, Peter Jordan Sr (2 6 18 53 126

138,151) ' ' • ' ' Walker, Allyson Fr (69, 70, 87 , 91, 1 09) Walkky, Jenna Jr (3, 7, 7 4, 75 , 79, 92)

Waller Susan Fa (54, 58, 64) Wall i, Joseph Jr (92) Wallin, Sandra Jean Sr ( 18) Wa llner, Chnstina So (75, 79, 87, 100, 123) Wallner, Jeffrey (79) Warner, Brooke Fr (79, 87, 91, 109, 111) Wasbotten, Lindsay Jr (68, 83, 84,92,99) Wedge, Leah So (78, 100, 129, 146) We1dner, Robert ( 116) Weisanen, Al ecia (125) We.iss , Benjamin Paul Sr (18, 133, 136) We1ss, Stacey Sto (8, 78, 100, 149) Welch, Brody (116) Welch, ErinJr(76, 82, 92,120,123,130, 141) We1lman, Paul Jr (92) Westby, Alden Jr (6, 89, 92) Westby, And rea Jr (92, 96) Westby, Brandon David Sr ( 17 48 50) Whight, Rodney ( 119) ' ' Wickstrom, Jennifer Fr (109, 135) W1ens, Mark (46) Wilcox, Sheila Fa (58) Wilde, Michael (79) Wilhelm, Louise Fa (58) W~lliams, Stephanie Fr (84, 109) Wilsey, Ryan Michael Sr (17 ) Wirtz, Heather (76) Wittrup, Kayla (118) Witty, Jackie Fa (54, 57, 58) W1tty, Jennie Eliza Sr (16, 17, 41, 44, 49, 50,

68, 74, 75, 77, 78, 80, 89, 120 123 127 132, 145) ' ' '

Witzke , Adam Thomas Sr ( 17) Witzke, Derek Jr (92, 136) Woods , Melinda Jane Sr (12 17 41 69 71

89) • • . ' '

Word, Amanda (88) Wrestling (122) Wright, Amanda Fr (87, 109) Wnght, Ashley (8, 78) Wrobleski, Joseph Fr (109) Wudinich, Miranda Joy Sr (3, 10, 17) Wud1n1ch, Sarah (116) Wuori , Travis Jr (38, 88 89 92 97 9 133

151 ) ' ' . ' • '

YyYyYyY Yellenich, Mallori (127) Young, Elizabeth (116, 127, 129) Yourczek , Alys ia ( 11 7) Yourczek , JenniferMarieSr(17 , 67, 71 86, 89)

ZzZzZzZ Zavodnik, Anthony Fa (58) Zavodnik, Brenna (118) Zavodnik , Shane Fr (87, 109, 147) Zebro , Joseph Leroy Sr (17, 133) Zelasco, Matt So (100) Zika , Cassie So (78, 100, 126) Zollar, Laura Fa (55, 56, 58) Zupancich, Lindsay Fr (109) Zupetz, Jim (133)

RoHiAn StAfF

Justin Blazewicz concentrates hard while really thinking, "I'm almost outta here."

Aaron lind and Corey Peloqu in once again try to prove the point that some seniors do have jobs, and some even have fun at them .

As she turns around to remember her days in high school, Kate Tammaro shows her true feelings about the last few years .

Kurt Koski listens while Dave Herschbach tells the whole story of taking over Mr. Groves's job.

Wishing she were a senior, Jenna Henderson goes clubin' with a few of the popular upper-class girls .