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Trout Lake High School
Class of 1979

The Graduates:

Judy Beeks
Calvin Gene Brase
Mike Combelic
Julie Ann Denslinger
Donna Frey
Paul Sears Niskanen
James Alan Skerbitz
Jeffrey Charlton Stewart
Faith Annette Stranske
Brian Curtis Throop

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., May 24, 1979, page 10

SCHOOL SPONSORS AWARD NIGHT
Trout Lake News
By Bonnie Reynolds
395-2527

The annual Trout Lake awards banquet was held May 17 evening and was well attended. Rudy Pearson, 1974 Trout Lake graduate was guest speaker. Many awards, titles and recognitions were bestowed.
            Among the many titles given were Most Likely to Succeed; Faith Stransky, Guy Huffsmith and Brian Throop; Most Ambitious were Lisa Wright and Paul Niskanen. These and similar awards were presented by Lisa Wright and Tracy LeBert.
            Jeff Stewart received an award as the outstanding chemistry student. The outstanding business student award was given to Carol Gribner.
            Coach Tom Nitz awarded these players letters for volleyball; Deanna Bast, Barbie Throop, Judy Beeks, Carol Gribner, Lisa Wright, Martha LeBert and Darla Smith. Judy Beeks was named most valuable player; Carol Gribner, most inspirational and Martha LeBert, most improved player.
            Three Trout Lake boys played football under the direction of Mike Lindhe with the White Salmon team. Receiving awards were Mike Gribner, most improved player, Calvin Brase and James Skerbitz.
            Coach Nitz presented basketball letters to Jeff Bast, Joe Stewart, Andy Van Laar, Skip Theisen, David Van Laar, Mike Hallenbeck, Scott Austin, Paul Niskanan, Brian Throop, James Skerbitz, Mike Gribner, Guy Huffsmith, Calvin Brase, Donald Brase and Dov Troop.
            Guy Huffsmith was named most valuable player. Donald Brase was named most inspirational player and Skip Theisen most improved.
            Track coach Lee Gribner awarded Carol Gribner, Mike Hallenbeck, Mike Gribner, Dale Webberly, Jeff Bast and Joe Smith letters. Carol Gribner, Mike Hallenbeck and Mike Gribner were named most valuable team members.
            Cheerleaders receiving letters were Judy Beeks, Cheryl Williams, Barbie Throop and Carol Gribner. Next year's varsity cheerleaders will be Trish Davis, Carol Gribner and Nicole Wright. Junior varsity will be Renona Frey, Martha LeBert and Lori Williams.
            Booster club awards went to Carol Gribner and Skip Theisen.
            Principal Jack Brase recognized the efforts of people who made various programs available: Lee Gribner, Lon Johnson and Randy Peterson for their management of the track teams; Linda Turner for Junior high basketball and volleyball, Tom Reynolds, Ken Longanecker and Lon Johnson for Saturday morning basketball, Rhonda King and Sue Lamphier for Saturday morning volleyball.
            Mary Ann Miller, Trout Lake Homemakers Club and numerous volunteers were recognized for participation in the Reading Is Fundamental program.
            Recognition was made of independent reading students Mike Gribner, Nicole Wright and Skip Theisen. Sheri Hansen, was named most outstanding independent reader.
            ASB (Associated Student Body) officers were acknowledged: Faye Lauterbach, president; Lisa Wright, vice president; Trish Davis, Secretary and Deanna Bast, treasurer.

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., May 31, 1979, page 11
Includes group photograph of the Class of 1979

TROUT LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
Thursday, May 31, 8 p.m.

The 1979 graduates of Trout Lake High School are, back row, left to right, Paul Niskanen (inset), Calvin Brase, Brian Throop, and Faith Stranske. Front row, James Skerbitz, (inset), Judy Beeks, Denslinger and Donna Frey. Mike Combelic and Jeff Stewart are not pictured.

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., May 31, 1979, page 13

GRADUATION SET TONIGHT FOR 10 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
By Bonnie Reynolds
395-2527

Ten seniors will be graduating at 8 p.m. tonight (Thursday). They are Julie Denslinger, Judy Beeks, Mike Combelic, Paul Dalziel, Brian Throop, Faith Stransk, Jeff Stewart, James Skerbitz, Donna Frey and Calvin Brase.
            Faith Stransk, class valedictorian and Jeff Stewart, salutatorian will be commencement speakers. Jeff will also be playing trumpet. Nancy Parrish, Ruth Belieu and Monte Pearson will be singing a song titled “My Tribute.”
            There will be addresses by Superintendent Tony Zevenbergen and Principal Jack Brase. Diplomas will be distributed by Jack Brase and Linda Williams and eighth grade diplomas will be distributed by Mary Landstrom and Burt Huffsmith.
            May 20 was Baccalaureate. Although few seniors attended, the service was very meaningful to those who did. Trout Lake minister Ron Holcomb spoke on the topic of “Good News and Bad News.” Pastor Jim McGugin offered the prayer and scripture reading. Monte Pearson played the prelude and participated with Jeff Duke, Ron Holcomb, Clyde Robison and Rudy Pearson in a medley of songs.