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Trout Lake High School
Class of 1988

Information source: The Enterprise

Matt Golphenee
Dean Huffsmith
Shawn Johnson
Stan Lyon
Jim Massey
John Nelson
Scott Parish
Derek Parker
Tim Sherburne
Missy Strike
Paul Van Laar
Shawn Van Pelt

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., May 12, 1988, page 1

ON THE BALLOT
TL OFFERS ‘NEW SCHOOL’ PROPOSAL

            Trout Lake School officials want to build a new school that would meet future needs and demands posed by growing curriculum and enrollment.
            Before that plan can be implemented, however, 60 per cent of voters in the district must approve a 20-year, $1,086,000 bond levy on Tuesday. Passage of the measure would provide the local matching funds for a $3.6 million project.
            Because the district’s bonding capacity is limited to the $1,086,000, the state will pay 70 per cent of the construction costs instead of the normal is 64 per cent. Supt. Jack Brase said this funding formula is called “Super-match,” under which the state picks up the difference between bonding capacity and cost. The state's share would be $2,515,000.
            Cost of the levy to taxpayers depends on the district’s bonding capacity at the time the bonds are issued. If that capacity doesn't change, taxpayers can anticipate annual payments of about $257.50 on a $50,000 home, and $515 on a $100,000 home, based on an average of $5.15 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
            Ninety-one voters must cast ballots to validate the levy election.
            A proposal's approval, according to school officials, will buy the community the best school its dollars can afford: a 46,640-square-foot facility that would house grades K-12 and be “large enough for facilities for the community’s use and that meets the needs of the music and drama departments, areas which have sort of taken a backseat to date,” Brase noted.
            A new school would accommodate 200 students and provide the necessary athletic facilities and parking area. The existing school has just over 29,000 square feet and enrollment stands at 143.
            Brase said “a big factor” in the school board's decision was the encouragement it received from the director of facilities in the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the district’s architect to have the existing building condemned.
            The school wouldn't be condemned until a levy is passed and bonds are issued. It would be used until a new school is ready to be occupied. Buildings and grounds would be declared surplus and sold together. Polls and surveys in the community seem to support this approach, Brase said.
            “Having that option at least made it feasible to think about building a new school,” he said. “Before, we couldn't get that much consideration because we didn't think it (condemnation) could be done.”
            Last year, the district twice ran a $500,000 bond levy that would have paid for additions to existing buildings, a new roof over the old high school and development of athletic facilities across the road from the school. It failed both times.
            “The concern was that taxpayers would be putting a lot of money -- all local funds -- into a 43-year-old building and still not solve the problem of a lack of space,” Brase said. The district’s insurance agent and architect suggested that $900,000 must be spent over the next 20 years to maintain the existing facilities.
            Polls of community residents taken during March offered positive results and encouragement to the school board to seek voter approval for construction of a new school, Brase said. “The sentiment of the community seems to be, ‘If are going to do this, let's do it right.’”
            The district hasn't selected a site for the new school but is investigating various locations that will meet criteria are for cost, suitability, transportation safety, athletic fields, drainage, and water supply.
            Trout Lake School District voters will have the final say on this plan when they trek to the polls at the Trout Lake Grange Hall on Tuesday. Polling hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., May 12, 1988, page 2
“Trout Lake News”

PROPERTY OWNERS MAY PAY
By Jill Westbrook
395-2264

            Tuesday, May 17, is a day for all registered Trout Lake voters to get out and vote on the proposed school bond levy.
            The proposed levy would require property owners in the school district to pay $1,086,000 in additional property taxes over a 20-year period. The levy would finance the local share of a $3.6 million, new school construction project.
            For property valued at $50,000, there would be an increase over and above current taxes of up to $260 per year for the next 20 years. It would be double that amount for property valued at $100,000.
            At a meeting of the Trout Lake Business Association on Thursday, Supt. of Schools Jack Brase presented the proposal. Questions arose regarding the reasons behind condemning the existing school and the practicality of running a levy this size.
            Association President Tom Westbrook has requested further information from Mr. Brase, which will be available prior to the levy vote on the 17th.
            Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the Business Association. Tom Westbrook was elected to a second term as president; George Woodruff was reelected vice-president, and Jan Nelson is the new secretary-treasurer.

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., June 2, 1988, page 7
Includes a photograph of the Trout Lake High School Seniors.

MUSTANGS -- From left to right: (front) Jim Massey, Derek Parker, Matt Golphenee, Scott Parrish; (middle) Shawn Van Pelt, Missy Strike, Paul Van Laar, Stan Lyon; (back) John Nelson, Tim Sherburne, Shawn Johnson, Dean Huffsmith.

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., June 9, 1988, page 2
“Trout Lake News”

112 SCHMIDS ATTEND REUNION
By the
Trout Lake Newswriters
Kathy White 395-2584
Martha Johnson 395-2030
Cliff Bennett 395-2297
Mary Johnson 395-2579

            Awards banquets were held at the school for the junior high on May 24, and for the high school on May 31. For both groups, academic awards were presented to the top student or students in each academic subject. In addition, sports awards voted by the players themselves were presented to participants in each sport. A complete listing of awards and recipients for the junior high appeared in last week's Enterprise and coverage of the high school awards appears elsewhere in this addition.    Although space does not permit us to name all those honored here, we take this opportunity to express our pride in all of you for a job well done. Special thanks are also due to Linda Niskanen, Judy Mitchell and Lila Webberly, who prepared and served in the deserts for the two events.
            High school graduation ceremonies were held Sunday. Best wishes to the class of ‘88: Matt Golphenee, Derek Parker, Dean Huffman, Shawn Johnson, Stan Lyon, Jim Massey, John Nelson, Scott Parrish, Tim Sherburne, Missy Strike, Paul Van Laar and Shawn Van Pelt. The valedictorian address was given by Scott Parrish and Shawn Van Pelt gave the salutatorian address.
            Best wishes also to graduating eighth-graders Tanya Dean, Kristy Hansen, Cecile Johnson, Tamara Lee, Joel (Baltazar) Perez, Rodrigo Rodriguez, Chris Schmid, Cody Warner, Danny Webberly and Tammie Williams.
            Graduating senior Scott Parrish is one of three recipients from the 17th Legislative District of the Washington Award for Vocational Excellence Scholarship. This award provides full tuition for two years at any state vocational school, college or university. Scott received a scholarship in the field of business management/accounting, and was nominated for the award by his business teacher, Mavis Braaten. On June 1, Scott attended a luncheon for Southwest Washington recipients at a Rotary-hosted the event at the Quay Restaurant in Vancouver. Congratulations Scott!
            Graduating senior and volleyball MVP Missy Strike is preparing for her trip to China and Korea as a member of the Washington state volleyball team. The team is going under the auspices of the Washington Cultural Exchange Program, and will depart on June 27 for the 11-day trip. Missy appreciates all the community support that has helped make her trip possible.

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., June 16, 1988, page 5
“Trout Lake News”

AUCTION TO FUND JR. OLYMPICS
By the
Trout Lake Newswriters
Kathy White 395-2584
Martha Johnson 395-2030
Cliff Bennett 395-2297
Mary Johnson 395-2579

A farewell party was held June 11 for Jack and Marilyn Brase. Jack has been our school superintendent and principal for 12 years. The outdoor potluck was graced with good weather and, as a surprise to Jack, all employees, staff and board members from his tenure were invited. Several made the trip back to Trout Lake and Jack was truly surprised.
Jack was presented with a mantle clock and a shadow box filled with mementos of his years at the school. Marilyn was presented with many tins of cookies. They were in thanks for all the cookies she provided during the years, for every meeting and get-together held at the school. Jack was also given a plaque by the school board to thank him for his years of work at the school. We wish Jack and Marilyn the best of luck in their future and hope to see them often.

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., June 23, 1988, page 2
“Trout Lake News”

FAIR PLANS UNDERWAY
By the
Trout Lake Newswriters
Kathy White 395-2584
Martha Johnson 395-2030
Cliff Bennett 395-2297
Mary Johnson 395-2579

            High school seniors received some special academic awards, as well as scholarships, to help them further their education. Listed below are the awards.
            Our high school seniors also received some special academic awards as well as scholarships to help them further their education.
            Shawn Johnson was awarded first place for the local Elks Vocational Award. This award is based on a student’s scholarship, attitude toward education and high school preparation for a chosen vocation. In addition to winning locally, Shawn won second place at the district level and will received $575 for his tuition.
            Jim Massey was recipient of the Frederick Blake Memorial Scholarship that is awarded to students in Klickitat County schools. This is given to students who intend to pursue a vocational career and they are judged on their application, grades and the courses they take in preparation for their vocation. Jim will receive $1,000 toward his education.
            Jim has also been selected the recipient of this year's Trout Lake Women's Club annual scholarship. Applicants are judged for academic accomplishments, community involvement and for excellence in personal development. He will receive $200 to further his education.
            Scott Parrish has been awarded an honors-at-entrance certificate and scholarship by Seattle Pacific University. This award is in recognition of outstanding scholarship ability and achievement and in anticipation of distinguished performance in college. Scott will receive $200 toward his education.
            Scott also received the Washington State Award for Vocational Excellence. It includes all tuition and fees for two years at a Washington public college or university.
            Tim Sherburne has been awarded a scholarship by the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps. This scholarship is awarded on competitive and highly selective bases as a result of meritorious achievement in academic studies. Tim will receive up to $7,500 per year for 3½ years.
            Shawn Van Pelt received the Trout Lake Teachers Scholar Award. It goes to John for being an outstanding scholar and for his attitude toward learning and academic achievement. John will receive $200 for continuing education.
            Shawn also was given an anonymous award of $300 as a special recognition of his high school achievement.
            This is the first year that the Grace and Wallace Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded three scholarships to Trout Lake students. The recipients are Derek Horne, Tim Sherburne and Scott Parrish. These awards are based on community involvement, personal development and academic achievements. Derek, Tim and Scott will each receive $500 for educational purposes.
            In addition to the above awards the Washington State Honors Award was presented to Scott Parrish, Tim Sherburne and Sean Van Pelt. This award was based on academic index factored on grade point average, scores on national achievement tests and the difficulty of subjects taken by the students in high school. This award was from the Superintendent of Public Instruction.