TheThe PioneerPioneer YearbookYearbook 19971997 “Natural Law administers the life of the individual and the universe. Student life is the time to gain mastery in the science and art of engaging the creative potential of Natural Law to fulfill every desire so that daily life can be lived in fulfillment.”
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2 TTaabbllee ooff CCoonntteennttss Global Administrators ...... 5 Faculty in Action ...... 7 Senior Class ...... 8 Ten Days of Bliss ...... 18 Junior Class ...... 21 Sophomore Class ...... 25 Student Government ...... 30 AHSME ...... 31 Science Fair ...... 31 Academic Decathlon ...... 32 History Fair and Quiz Bowl ...... 32 Photography ...... 33 Silver Jubilee Carnival ...... 35 Bike Fest ...... 36 Halloween Dance ...... 37 Sundown Ski Trip ...... 38 Winter Formal ...... 39 Winter Holiday Party ...... 40 Valentine’s Dance ...... 41 Desktop Publishing ...... 42 Gandharva Flute ...... 43 Art ...... 44 Speech Competition ...... 45 Yogic Flying ...... 47 Cross Country ...... 48 Volleyball ...... 49 Soccer ...... 50 Pioneer Basketball ...... 51 Girls’ Hoops ...... 53 Cheerleading ...... 54 Boys’ Tennis ...... 55 Girls’ Tennis ...... 56 Track ...... 57 Golf Squad ...... 58 Bela da Luna ...... 59 Awards Ceremony ...... 60 Graduation ...... 61 The Class of 1997 ...... 62 Ads ...... 63
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At Maharishi School we are enlivening the home of all knowledge in each student. This means that the faculty are awakening the knowledge and intelligence which are already latent in each student. It is our experience that this knowledge abides in the fullness of the consciousness of the student. This is in contrast to other educational philosophies which operate under the assumption that students are empty containers waiting to be filled. All students deserve to be respected for their essential fullness of knowledge even as they are being educated. Fullness is all that there is. It is our Alan Colby Principal great joy to be in the presence of these students. Photography — Mr. Colby
Michael Adams Bonnie Allen Joan Bliekenstaff Harley Carter Soc. Studies, Astronomy Calligraphy Physical Education Co-Athletic Director Computer Science Librarian Girls’ Basketball Boys’ Basketball
Debbie Cleveland Caree Connet Ellen Craig Laurie Eyre Physical Education English Academic Counselor Math, S.C.I. Desktop Publishing SAT Prep Girls’ Tennis 4 Lawrence Eyre Rodney Franz Deanna Freeberg Mr. Joshi Social Studies, SCI, Drama Physical Education Tabla, Flute Boys’ Tennis
Mrs. Joshi Laurie Kavanaugh George Kelley Lynwood King Sanskrit Office Manager Math, ASME Science, Science Fair
Michael Mescon John Ong Tom Richmond Steve Riley English Math English Science Math
Rene Sluser Kent Sugg Greg Thatcher Mary Lee Wood Music Dean of Students, Art SCI SCI Academic Decathlon, SCI Sanskrit 5 FFaaccuullttyy iinn AAccttiioonn
Clockwise from top left: Mr. Colby congratulates Mrs. Kavanaugh for her Distinguished Service Award. Mrs. Kavanaugh on the phone. Mr. Thatcher’s grin. Mrs. Allen in the library. Mr. Franz and crew. Mrs. Kavanaugh and Mr. Adams at the Silver Jubilee Carnival. Mrs. Connet wears a bonnet for her new husband, Mr. Connet. Smiley Mr. Riley. The Eyres Bike Festing. Mr. Schutt on the bus. Mr. King rules.
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Theo Bowen Theo Carpenter Tyler Cleveland Dain Daller Photography Basketball Manager, Basketball, Tennis, Art Competition Golf, Yearbook Baseball
John Fralick Brian Guthrie Sean Haworth Alex Jacobson Academic Decathlon, Tennis, Art, Drama, Student Gov’t., Track, Yearbook Photography Soccer, Sculpture Photography, Art
Patrick Kennedy Ben Meade Ed Murphy Galen Saturley Cross Country, Track, Soccer, Track, Art, Photography, Tennis, Checking, Photography Drama Video Project Basketball, Art
Noah Schechtman James Smith-Hill Noel Smyth Nima Zahedbegi Golf, Class President, Tennis, Cross Country, Track, Art, Academic Decathlon, Checking, Photography Art, Film 7 Basketball, Student Gov’t. Soccer, Baseball SSeenniioorr GGiirrllss
Heather Allen Sarah Brooks Melissa DeLong Leela Freeman Tennis, Cheerleading, Tennis, Calligraphy, Tennis, Volleyball, Drama, AHSME Photography Photography Photography, President
Laura Goris Leana Guerin Jessica Hawthorne Sirena Kangas Drama, Volleyball, Class Gov.’t, Cross Country, Student Gov’t., Track, Cheerleading, Class Secretary Photography, Yearbook Photography, Cheerleading Photography, Calligraphy
Mikaila Maidment Heather Miller Anna Mullenneaux Heather Pittman Soccer, Drama, Cross Country, Basketball, Track, Art Art Photography Cheerleading, Softball, Student Gov’t.
Lucia Rich Jenna Riegel Elizabeth Scranton Sarah Vigmostad Drama, Drama, Choir, Sanskrit, Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance Dance 8 Tap Dancing Tennis Softball, AHSME, Judith Walker Laura Young Art, Cheerleading Cheerleading, Golf Student Government Choir
Clockwise from top right: Heather P. and Jenna. Laura G., Lucia, Leela, Sirena, Sarah B., Mrs. Joshi, Leana, Laura Y., and Melissa in saris. Jenna, Heather A., Heather M., Laura G., and Lucia in caps and gowns. Laura G. and Mikaila share a cup of kaffe in Munchau. Leela in a studious mood.
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Clockwise from top left: A dreamy Dain, Raggedy Ann and Andy, Pirate Ben, Halloween, the senior drama group, Sean and Laura looking cosmopolitan, and a wild Jenna.
10 SSeenniioorrss WWaayy BBaacckk WWhheenn How many can you guess?
11 12 13 14 15 How many did you get right? Theo Tyler Melissa C.
Sarah John Sirena V.
Alex Laura Galen Anna Noel G.
Heather Jenna M.
Elizabeth Ed Judith Brian Lucia
Jessica Heather A. Mikaila Ben Laura Y.
Heather James P. Leela Noah
Sarah Sean Leana Dain Theo B. B.
16 TTeenn DDaayyss ooff BBlliissss After a year of fundraising some $45,000, we took our long-awaited senior class trip to Vlodrop, Holland. After a 14 hour trip from Cedar Rapids, we arrived in Brussels, Belgium. We received a first rate bus tour of this beautiful city. We also shopped, toured, and ate in Maastricht and Roermond, Holland, and Munchau, Germany.
Clockwise from top right: Lucia and Jenna on the bus from Brussels, Belgium, to Roermond, Holland. Judith and Leana cart their luggage at the Brussels airport. Jenna and Laura G. stare in wonder at the medieval Guild Square in Brussels. Mrs. Connet and Sirena sight- seeing in Roermond. Sirena and Al on the plane. Elizabeth and Laura Y. board the bus. 17 Above left: Sirena, Mikaila, Nima, and Jessica touring Munschau, Germany. Above right: Noah, James, Al, Brian, Tyler, and Noel plan how to exchange money in Roermond, Holland. Right: Heather P., Heather A., Mikaila, and Heather M., happy to be at the marina.
Above left: Mr. Freeman treated the whole group to a delicious meal at an Italian restaurant in Maastricht after a day of shop- ping. L-R: Leela, Sarah V., Tyler, Noah, and Ben M. Above right: Leana and Sarah B. try on their stylish new shoes. Left: The Guus Baggens ready to take off. 18 We were fortunate to stay at a luxurious marina near Roermond, not far from Vlodrop, where we drove every day in col- orful “Guus Baggen” vans, accompanied by our chaperones: Mrs. Allen, Mr. Carpenter, Mrs. Connet, Dr. and Mrs. Deans, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Kavanaugh, Mrs. Maidment, Mrs. Meade, Mr. Piper, Mr. Sugg, Mr. Thatcher, and Mrs. Vigmostad. The cities and sights were wonderful but couldn’t compare to the bliss and depth of consciousness experienced at the Capitol of the Age of Enlightenment. There we met and talked with some of the most important and knowledgeable heads of the movement such as Dr. Tony Nader, Dr. Keith Wallace with his two sons, Ted and Gareth, Dr. Bevan Morris, Dr. Michael and Dr.Susie Dilbeck, Dr. Vernon Katz, Dr. Eike Hartman and his son, Gabriel, Dr. Siebolt Maier, and four pundits. On the last day at the capitol, we were invited to meet with Maharishi, who talked with us for a little over an hour. We recited the 40 aspects of Veda in the Human Physiology and sang Veda Lila. Maharishi left us with the message that the students of this school are the future leaders of the movement and the world, and that we can do nothing better than live the Vedas. The meeting was incredibly inspiring and trans- forming. This trip left us all feeling lucky to have this school and happy to be absorbed Top: Maharishi’s new house. Middle: Dr. Susie Dilbeck makes a in its knowledge. point to Mrs. Meade. Below: The group after seeing Maharishi.
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Benjamin Breed Nathaniel Chawkin Yearbook Lecture Training
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Ben Daniels Gabe Hougher Richard Incorvia Benj Katz Soccer Baseball Track Basketball Pilot Cross Country
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Mark Lesniak Michael Lesniak Matthew Levi Eli Lieb Academic Dec., Soccer Soccer Soccer, Drama Drama Tennis, Shakespeare Academic Decathlon Tennis
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Josh Neate Lawrence Norton John Shaw Justin Silverman ASHME, Golf Academic Decathlon Student Gov’t Basketball, Baseball Baseball, Basketball Photography Baseball Lecture Training
Devon Turnbull Miles Witherspoon Mateo Zalles Shane Zisman Lecture Training Academic Decathlon Basketball Basketball, Soccer Baseball 20 Yearbook Baseball JJuunniioorr GGiirrllss GGrreeeenn
Annie Aalto Carolyn Anderson Sarah Averbach Sara Carter Art Yearbook Drama Coaching, Volleyball Checker Training Volleyball Basketball, History Fair
Sarah Easterling Christina England Cerrie Gleason Anna Meers Drama Art Photography Art Volleyball Volleyball
Trilby Nelson Sarah O’Neill Jamie Schele Louise Scherer Art, Volleyball, Softball Tennis,Volleyball, Art Volleyball, Basketball, Art Drama Tennis, Student Gov’t. Basketball, Student Gov’t. Tennis, Softball Softball, Track
Maria Schirmer Celia Tourenne Diana Valbuena Track Art Photography, Soccer Drama Photography Basketball, Softball 21 JJuunniioorr GGiirrllss GGoolldd
Heather Alderfer Teah Benkoczy Happy Burbeck Sarah Goe Speech Competition Art Photography
Chanda Hallen Allison Honeycutt Vidya Kesler Celeste Khare Art Art Photography Art Photography SAT Prep.
Carolyn Moses Celesta Schill Hilary Swanson ASHME Photography Cross Country, Track Basketball Speech Comp., Stud. Gov’t.
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Clockwise from top left: Anna Meers looking thoughtful. Sunday photog- raphy class. Celesta snaps a photo. The boys having fun. Louise and Maria in the bus. Sarah A’s impish grin. Sarah O’s beautiful smile. Matt’s sunny grin.
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Jesse Berkowitz Josh Borden Issa Dramé David Duszynski Tennis, Cross-Country Yearbook Photography Basketball Baseball, Drama Golf Science Fair
Prem Grace Thomas Guerin David Hurlin Jonathan Lynch Track, Basketball,Yearbook Art Tennis, Cross-Country, Drama Student Government Drama, Yearbook Student Government
Ian Montgomery Andrew Runkle Tobias Weinert Aron Yedersberger Art Tennis Art AHSME Drama Art, Golf
Jesse Spaulding Daniel Volponi Basketball Art Art 24 SSoopphhoommoorree BBooyyss GGoolldd
Arpan Bakshi Adam Bruen Haven Duveyoung Graham Estey Tennis, Baseball Track Drama Drama History Fair, Science Fair Basketball Golf
Michael Fredrickson Jeff Harris Philippe Henrich Suresh Miller Cross-Country Art Soccer Soccer Track, Drama Tennis, Drama Tennis, Drama
David Murphy Jonathan Narducci David Sinton Ian Strouss Drama Soccer, History Fair, Soccer, Tennis History Fair Golf Student Government Drama, Art
David Zisko Zachary Sluser History Fair Drama
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Sandra Caldwell Anne Carlisle Anna Crowe Mary Cuddehe Lela Falk Art Drama Tennis Volleyball Track Art Photography Art
Eliana Freeman Devi Garner Amanda Guthrie Sarah Krone Brooke Labagh Art Tennis, Volleyball Tennis, Art Speech Basketball, Art Volleyball
Jennie Mescon Sarah Orne Amanda Perry Julia Punj Annie Raimondi Volleyball, Track, Art Volleyball, Track, AHSME, Speech,Tennis Speech Drama Art
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Julien Scranton Katherine Smyth Alexis Stember Sarah Tietjen Anna Vincent Student Gov. Speech, Art Drama Volleyball, Track Speech Drama, Softball 26 SSoopphhoommoorree CCaannddiiddss
Clockwise from top left: Look over your shoulder, Issa and Ian. Where’s the other ball, Andrew? Toby rules with two hands. Who has the biggest smile, Zach, Andrew, Daniel, or David H.?
27 Clockwise from top left: The three Musketeers at Halloween: Julia, Anna C., and Lela. Sandra shines. Alexis moves. Anna V. looking studious. Eliana contemplates the tilt of the earth. Anne, Julien, and Alexis, the Oompa Loompas. Jennie the Queen of good cheer. 28 SSttuuddeenntt GGoovveerrnnmmeenntt
Many of the events that highlight our year were organized by Student Government. The dances, the ski trip, and the annual Fun Day at the beginning of the year wouldn’t have happened without the organizing power of our own global administrators, the members of Student Government and their tireless advisor, Mr. Sugg. Members of Student Government shown above are (L-R): Noel Smyth, Alex Jacobson, Matt Levi, Noah Schechtman, Prem Grace, Leela Freeman, Mr. Sugg, Trilby Nelson, Sarah Vigmostad, Anna Mullenneaux, Judith Walker, Amanda Guthrie, Jessica Hawthorne, Hilary Swanson. This year’s Fun Day was a total success in starting out the year with an enjoyable field trip. Students in different classes usually don’t get to spend much time together, so one of the purposes of Fun Day is for the incoming sopho- mores and their upper classmates to meet each other. Students had a choice of roller skating, miniature golf, or base- ball. Skaters (shown below playing the numbers game) said: “It was really great, you got to get back into the flow of things with friends.” Putt Putters said: “It was a great team activity, standing out there in the sun debating with friends about if that shot counted, or if it was two or three shots for that hole.” The baseball players played at the Little League field and had a blast playing home run derby.
29 AAHHSSMMEE For the second year in a row, our American High School Math Exam team won first place at state. This year’s AHSME team contained a variety of personalities and ages: seniors Noel Smyth, Sarah Vigmostad and Heather Allen; juniors Benjamin Katz, Josh Neate, and Carolyn Moses; sophomore Amanda Perry; and freshmen Alicia Juskewycz and Lars Backstrom. Mr. Kelley was an enthusiastic teacher who rewarded the students with hugs, Hershey’s, that is.
AHSME winners: Mr. Kelley with (L-R) Sarah The AHSME team L-R: Mr. Kelley, Heather Allen, Lars Backstrom, Vigmostad, Heather Allen, and Alicia Juskewycz. Amanda Perry, Benjamin Katz, Alicia Juskewycz, Josh Neate, Sarah Vigmostad, Noel Smyth, Carolyn Moses, and Dr. Mandarino.
Arpan Bakshi, under the knowl- edgeable guidance of Mr. King, won SScciieennccee FFaaiirr the U.S. Army award for excellence in science at the Southeast Iowa Science Fair. For his science fair project, Arpan studied the effects of turmeric on blood clotting. There was a lot of writ- ing on turmeric and its internal effects in western medical journals. Arpan decided to see what it would do as a topical ointment for cuts. His results, which were reviewed by a faculty member at Maharishi University of Management, showed statistical sig- nificance. Arpan made use of an electric microscope that showed images of turmeric making clotting matrix in the blood. Science Fair winner Arpan Bakshi with his mentor, Mr. King. 30 AAccaaddeemmiicc DDeeccaatthhlloonn
Back row L-R: Miles Witherspoon, Nima Zahedbegi, Mr. Sugg, Lawrence Norton, Mike Lesniak. Front row L- R: Mark Lesniak, Teah Benkoczy, John Fralick.
Academic Decathlon is a competition among schools. Each school has a team of nine or fewer. In order to win, each team has to master the ten different subject areas: math, science, language and literature, economics, music, art, social studies, speech, interview, and last, but definitely not least, super quiz. Each year the focus of these subjects is different. For example, last year the science section was on population growth, but this year it was on light and sound. The competition consists of two days of tests. The first test came right after our five-hour drive. On the first day, each student gave a speech and was interviewed. On the second day, students took all eight of the other tests, one right after the other. “This might sound horrible,” John Fralick reflected, “but in all honesty, I rather enjoyed it. This is why I chose to take Academic Decathlon a second year.” Our team consisted of: Nima Zahedbegi, who scored first place in speech; Lawrence Norton, who received third place overall as well as first place in language and literature and in Fine Arts; Alicia Juskewycz, who also received first place in Language and Literature; Lars Backstrom, who got first place in Math; Teah Benkoczy, Mike and Mark Lesniak, Miles Witherspoon, and John Fralick, with Mr. Sugg as the academic advisor. HHiissttoorryy FFaaiirr && QQuuiizz BBoowwll
Above L-R: Ian Strouss, Mr. Adams, David Zisko, Aimee Maye. Hosting the Quiz Bowl was a lot of work, but fun. Above L-R: Leana Guerin, Laura Young, Alicia Juskewycz, Mr. Adams, Eric Johnson, and Richard Incorvia. 31 PPhhoottooggrraapphhyy
“The purpose of the photography class is to develop both the inner and outer vision of the students,” said Mr. Colby, this year’s photography teacher. “The class is designed to teach students how to “write” with light, that is, how to show what they feel visu- ally and express their insights. The class also gives stu- dents experience in developing film and creating profession- al-quality pho- tographs, both color and black and white.” Proof of the effectiveness of this elective was seen at the Iowa Education Media Association, where Jessica Hawthorne took first place in the state for best colored photo and Patrick Kennedy
Above: Jessica’s first place color photo. Next page, clockwise from top: Patrick Kennedy’s took second place second place black and white. “Mushrooms” by Allison Honeycutt. Lawrence Norton’s for black and white “hallway”. “Sarah” by Diana Valbuena. “Theo” by Theo Bowen. 32 photo. 33 SSiillvveerr JJuubbiilleeee CCaarrnniivvaall
In place of the traditional Halloween carni- Above: Judith and Sarah B. applying tattoo's at one of val, the senior class decided to have an out- our most popular booths. door Fall carnival to celebrate the Silver Below: We were all amused with Al’s caricatures. Jubilee, the twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of Maharishi University of Management. Our support of nature granted us a warm and sunny fall day, perfect for drawing families out of their homes for a day of fun and games to support the senior class trip to Holland. There were games, tattoo's (temporary, of course), music, and food (all non-genetically engineered). “We all worked very hard and it was real- ly fulfilling,” President Leela Freeman said, “because not only did we make money for our trip to Holland, we also began to form a strong class bond.” “The tattoo booth was a mega-huge suc- cess,” remembers Jessica Hawthorne, “not only for the kiddies, it was a popular booth among parents and teachers as well.” No one will forget Mr. Eyre’s “Mom” tattoo or Mrs. Eyre’s turtle one! The kids had a blast and we raised about $3,000 towards our trip. Now I call that a success!
Left: Anna wait- ing for a kid to try his luck at the Duck Pond. Middle: Tyler drawing all the young ones into the golfing game. Right: Laura and Elizabeth helped organize the food, and supplied the rice and dahl.
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This year’s Bike Fest raised $70,000, doubled last years total, and proved to be a fun time for all. The idea for the Fairfield Bike Fest originally came from Mrs. Narducci of Marathon Photo, who worked on it since spring. Ms. Wright from the university also worked on the Bike Fest tirelessly, encouraging students to get pledges and overseeing every last detail. She said, “The Bike Fest was a lot of work, but enjoyable. It’s a healthy, absolutely positive event. We used as few hills as possible, and the little kids even had their own track.” Mr. Riley and Mr. Thatcher contributed their experience of biking to determine the route.”I was very pleased with the positive comments that were announced on the radio and in the newspaper about the Bike Fest.” Top miles were clocked by two eighth graders, Laurel Stevens, who rode 160 miles, and Cole Fishback, who rode 150 miles. The Middle School Principal, Mr. Morehead, rode an impressive 88 miles. The Bike Fest went smoothly and all the participants appreciated the National Guard’s help with security and traffic control. Ms. Wright summed it up by saying, “This year was the Pioneering year.”
Clockwise from top left: Alex, Ian, Graham, and Zack earning those miles. The water stops were a great place to chat and relax.
35 HHaalllloowweeeenn DDaannccee This year’s Halloween Dance was a blast. The assembly hall was decorated in the spirit of Halloween. All that was needed were people ready to dance and have fun. Around 10, people began showing up in some of the coolest, most creative costumes this school has ever seen. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely and were sorry it had to end. Just ask Judith, who said, “I had a fabuloso time, and so did everyone else. The party was jammin’, the music was slammin’, and the costumes were way cool. I can honestly say that I had F-U-N!”
Clockwise from top right: Benjamin Breed, the Cat in the Hat, poses with Dain the garbage man. Ben Meade shows his strength as the Incredible Hulk. Heather Miller and Louise flash us a smile. The bat people prance around on stage. Everyone having a great time. The three unusual witches, Sirena, Leana and Sarah Brooks. Our beloved vice-president shows up in a silly mask. Laura and Mikaila take time out to hug.
36 SSuunnddoowwnn SSkkii TTrriipp Early one cold December morning, the Upper School students got out of their cozy beds to go to Sundown. Most laughed and played games the whole drive up, while some slept and others meditated. When we finally arrived and got off the bus, we discovered that the wind chill on Sundown Mountain had reached about negative fifty degrees. All we knew was it was COLD! Some were still determined to ski and snowboard, but no one could stay away from the lodge for long. We set up a wide variety of board games and everyone tried their hand at Jenga. All the girls paint- ed their nails a rainbow of colors. The lodge was warm and lively, and made the trip exciting despite the uncooperative weather.
Clockwise from top left: Leana, Sirena, Jessica, Judith, and Sarah Brooks warm up in the lodge. Some found a way to battle the bitter cold. Galen gets ready to go flying on his snowboard. Leela and Brian take a break from the trip up the ski lift. Jeff and Justin, skiers and snowboarders.
37 WWiinntteerr FFoorrmmaall The Winter Formal was a wonderful night enjoyed by all. Among the snow-covered floor and the candle-lit tables, everyone danced the evening away in dazzling ballgowns and sharp suits.
Clockwise from top left: Lucia, dangerous on the dance floor. Jessica, Leana, Judith, Sirena, and Sarah B. vogueing on the stage. Eli, Matt, and Ed: “Hey, beautiful, what’s your sign?” Les femmes fatales: Jenna, Laura G., Lucia, and Mikaila. Al and Sara, ripping up the dance floor.
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One thing that everyone will remember about the Winter Holiday Party was the Secret Santa present given to Lucia Rich (left), the last to open her present. The box was bigger than Goliath. Lucia took off the wrapping paper and nearly fainted when she saw what was inside. Out popped our Australian friend, James Smith-Hill, to surprise his gal.
Below, clockwise from top left: Santa (guess who?) handed out the presents smaller than Goliath. Jesse Berkowitz teaches everyone how to sing “Dreidel.” The whole group waiting for Santa. The sophomore boys with Mr. Riley amused us all with their “Twelve Days of Chemistry.” Benjamin Breed tries to figure out what’s inside before he tears off the wrapping paper. The teachers also exchanged gifts to join in the holi- day cheer.
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Right: Julia, Trilby, and Anna C. Below:Anna M. and David H. center: Jenna and Jonathan
Above right: Sarah A. and Emily Schweitz. Below right: Jessica, Judith, and Sirena. Above left: Sean and Laura G.
40 DDeesskkttoopp PPuubblliisshhiinngg Below: Leana Guerin, who received a Desktop Publishing is well liked by students. It is a class, Journalism Award for her three years on a job, and career training, all in one hour. “It’s more of a Pioneer staff, worked diligently to get self-sufficient program,” Theo Carpenter explained. “It’s most of the ‘97 yearbook done. Here not like other classes because you create something that Mrs. Connet gives Leana some helpful people will appreciate for years, the school yearbook.” advice on a layout. In Desktop Publishing students are responsible for a wide variety of jobs. They develop photojournalism skills by taking and developing photos, and importing them into Photoshop. Each student designs a complete layout in Quark Express with photos and accompanying text for their yearbook “spreads.” Students also sell ads to pay for printing the yearbook. It’s always a thrill to see all the parts come together into a finished whole, the Pioneer Yearbook.
Left: Yearbook was a whole lot of fun. Leana, Theo C. and Mrs. Connet prove this as they goof off in class.
Below: The Desktop Publishing class had many partici- pants throughout the year. Back row L-R: Issa Drame, Prem Grace, Josh Borden, Benjamin Breed, Mateo Zalles. Second row L-R: Gabe Hougher, John Shaw, David Hurlin, Carolyn Anderson. Front row L-R: Theo Carpenter, John Fralick, Mrs. Connet, Leana Guerin, Jessica Hawthorne.
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‘Music is universal,” Gandarva teacher Mr. Joshi explains, “but the system of ragas and talas in Gandharva music is unique among all the systems of music. It has a deep and lasting effect on the mind because of its aesthetic and spiritu- al value. Maharishi says that Gandharva is the music of nature.” Before teaching flute, tabla, and vocal lessons at Maharishi School, Mr. Joshi worked as a survey engi- neer in India for 35 years. During this time he also performed on India Radio and started to teach music. Mr. Joshi has given concerts and lectures in Holland, Peru, and Chile, including a performance for Maharishi in 1992. He also taught at Maharishi Gandharva Ved Vishva University in India. Last summer he toured the east coast, including New York, Cambridge, New Haven, Lancaster, and New Hampshire. Mr. Joshi’s students enjoyed having the opportunity to learn Gandarva flute this year. Nate Chawkin said, “Mr. Joshi is a set- tled and skilled flute player, and we are honored to have someone with Top: Mr. Joshi, Ms. Wood, Allison Honeycutt, Teah his ability in the school.” Josh Benkoczy, Celeste Khare, Vidya Kesler, Heather Neate added, “Mr. Joshi is a great Alderfer, Hilary Swanson, Celesta Schill, and Happy singer, flute player, and teacher. He Burbeck practice the flute. has a fine attitude towards students Above: Mr. Joshi, Mr. Sugg, Nathaneal Chawkin, who aren’t really into the material. Mateo Zalles, Michael Lesniak, Richard Incorvia, Josh Playing flute is tough but fun, and it requires a lot of practice. It would Neate, Justin Silverman, Shane Zisman, Ben Daniels, be great if the school could keep Benjamin Breed, Mark Lesniak, Matthew Levi, him.” Eli Lieb, Lawrence Norton, John Shaw, and Miles The Joshi’s returned to India Witherspoon perfect their skills in flute playing. this year, but they left memories of their cheerfulness and dedication to Maharishi’s Gandarva Veda. 42 AArrtt Many MSAE students won awards for their work this year. Devi Garner, Christina England, and Celia Tourenne were accepted to the Scholastic Art Competition in New York City. Eleven of the fifteen MSAE students who were entered in the South-East Iowa Super Conference Art Show were winners. Best of show--Trilby Nelson. Judge’s category, Honorable Mention--Brian Guthrie. Sculpture, 2nd place--Ian Montgomery, 3rd--Ian Montgomery. Photography, 1st--Celesta Schill, 2nd--Sarah Brooks, Honorable Mention--Galen Saturly. Achromatic Drawing, Honorable Mention-- Allison Honeycutt. Pastels, 1st--Dain Daller. Commercial Art, 2nd--Jeff Harris, Honorable Mention- Daniel Volponi
Left: Ian Montgomery and Thomas Guerin. Right: Jessica Hawthorne, Sarah Brooks, and Sean Haworth. Below: The Art classes.
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Above L-R: Front row: Richard Incorvia, Haven Duveyoung, David Murphy, Zach Sluser, Hilary Swanson, Lucia Rich, Annie Raimondi, Jennie Mescon, Jenna Reigel, Heather Miller. Second row L-R: Andrew Runkle, Jesse Berkowitz, Eli Lieb, Anne Carlisle, Heather Alderfer, Sarah Easterling, Julia Punj. Third row L-R: Michael Fredrickson, Sean Haworth, Jonathan Lynch, Sarah Averbach, Sarah Tietjen, Katherine Smyth. Fourth row L-R: Ed Murphy, David Hurlin, Matt Levi, Brook Labagh. Fifth row L-R: James Smith-Hill, Ben Meade, Graham Estey, Laura Goris, Maria Schirmer. Below left:: Directors Rodney Franz and Mosie Lasagna. Below right: Demetrius (Ben) tames the shrew (Heather M.). This year, our school’s participants in the Iowa High School Speech Competition had tremendous success at the state level, with the highest number of state victories in our school’s history. All seven of our productions won at district level and a record-breaking five of them won at state level. Both of the productions that did not go on to state, the one-act “Dancing at Lughnasa,” and the ensemble “The Foreigner,” received rave reviews at districts. The five productions that won at state were then given the honor of competing at All-State, where they received high acclaim. Of our high school’s choral-reading, “Serenade,” the judge said he was deeply moved and requested a moment of silence. The judge also commended our middle school’s choral reading, “Exploration,” for our unity, crispness, and overall stage presence. “We magnificently accomplished the difficult task of making Shakespeare accessible,” said the judge of our reader’s theater, “A Shakespearean Cavalcade.” Finally, of our ensemble, “Below the Belt,” the judge praised us for having transported her and the audience to another place and time. While the judges and audience enjoyed the performances, the performers experienced even greater enjoyment. Ben Meade said, “Giving is truly better than receiving. When we see the audi- ence members leave the theater with smiles on their faces, we know all our hard work was worth it.” In truth, the enjoyment of the audience is the greatest gift a performer can receive.” 44 From top left: “Serenade” cast: Anne Carlisle, Sarah Easterling, Hilary Swanson, Ben Meade, Louise Scherer, Jonathan Lynch, From top right: “Shakespeare” cast: Heather Miller, Jennie Lucia Rich, Alexis Stember, Sean Haworth, David Hurlin, Eli Lieb, Mescon, Maria Schirmer, Julia Punj, Ben Meade, Jesse Berkowitz, Jenna Riegel, Andrew Runkle, Heather Miller, Matthew Levi. Sean Katherine Smyth, Annie Raimondi (not pictured: Heather Alderfer, offers the key to his heart. One act play: Maria, Matt, Louise, Richard Incorvia, Zach Sluser, Sarah Tietjen, Brook Labagh). Sean, Alexis, Jenna, and Jonathan (not pictured: Sarah E.). Graham, Zach, and David M. in “Below the Belt.” “The 45 Foreigner”: Jesse, Anne, Heather A., Michael Fredrickson. YYooggiicc FFllyyiinngg “Yogic flying is very blissful and spontaneous,” Josh Neate says. “I was inspired to take the Citizens Invincibility Course by watching other good flyers in previous yogic flying demonstra- tions and listening to my upper classmate sidhas.” As a partici- pant in the yogic flying competition, Josh says, “At the beginning I am nervous, but when it’s time to fly I feel just fine. That’s why it’s such a good competition. It’s very easy.” Josh is also a member of a team that travels to other cities to give yogic flying demonstrations. “One of my favorite parts of the yogic flying program are the demonstrations we give,” Josh explained. “I really enjoy the traveling and the positive reactions we get from the people.” In the photo at right, Josh lifts off effortlessly. Below right, Josh and Patrick receive their medals. Below left, Jenna, Mikaila, Vidya, and Elizabeth receive their medals and award plaques.
Fall Statistics Ladies Men Long Jump High Jump Long Jump High Jump Mikaila Maidment 76.3cm Elizabeth Scranton 15.5cm Noah Schechtman 150cm Noah Schechtman 46.5cm Vidya Kesler 76.3cm Vidya Kesler 15.5cm Josh Neate 141cm Josh Neate 38.75cm Elizabeth Scranton 71.0cm Anna Mullenneaux 15.5cm Patrick Kennedy 138cm Patrick Kennedy 38.75cm
25 Meter Hurdles 25 Meter Dash 25 Meter Hurdles 25 Meter Dash Vidya Kesler 1:54 Anna Mullenneaux 1:26.75 Noah Schechtman 17.41 Josh Neate 17.66 Sarah Vigmostad 1:56 Jenna Riegel 1:27.83 Patrick Kennedy 21.89 Noah Schechtman 17.77 Elizabeth Scranton 2:05 Elizabeth Scranton 1:38 Josh Neate 23.01 Patrick Kennedy 17.89 & Sarah Vigmostad 1:38 Spring Statistics Ladies Men Long Jump High Jump Long Jump High Jump Carolyn Moses 104cm Lucia Rich 38cm Patrick Kennedy 153cm Noah Schechtman 51cm Jessica Hawthorne 99cm Carolyn Moses 31cm Noah Schechtman 130cm Patrick Kennedy 38cm Lucia Rich 96.5cm Elizabeth Scranton 31cm Aron Yedersberger 129cm Aron Yedersberger 38cm 25 Meter Hurdles 25 Meter Dash 25 Meter Hurdles 25 Meter Dash Carolyn Moses 60:07 Carolyn Moses 41:19 Noah Schechtman 16.06 Noah Schechtman 14.08 Hilary Swanson 60:14 Jessica Hawthorne 49:50 Patrick Kennedy 22.34 Aron Yedersberger 15.90 Jessica Hawthorne 60:25 Hilary Swanson 53:53 46 Aron Yedersberger 26.99 Patrick Kennedy 17.96 CCrroossss CCoouunnttrryy
From socializing with the Harmony Cheerleaders, to bounding up hills, and singing great songs on the bus, this year’s cross coun- try team had great fun and success. The season started out with a bang. In the first three meets history was made. The team placed second to last in both meets. This previously had only happened once. In the third meet fresh- man Kevin Incorvia shattered a long lasting school record, a time of 18:24 run by Tyler Cleveland. Kevin's astonishing 18:03, along with the success of the team, boosted the confidence of every- one and continued throughout the year. Most of the early successes were based on the training schedule set up by Coaches Schutt, Loin, and Mullenneaux. Starting in the summer, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the team did a rigorous endurance run of about five miles, includ- ing warm-ups and cool-down. However, Tuesdays and Thursdays were the days that everyone really looked forward to. These days were the strength workouts, which included vigorous skipping and bounding up hills, followed by strenuous sit-ups, pushups, and dips. To end the day we ran a timed mile. As the weeks flew by, the team became more united and strong, which continually showed in the races.
Above: Coach Schutt in the bus. Before a meet the runners stretch by doing sun salutes.Top Left: Jessica and Noel toughing it out during a race. Left: The boys’ and girls’ teams were small, but dedicated. Below: The boys all scramble to get ahead at the beginning of a race.
47 VVoolllleeyybbaallll This year’s volleyball team had a slow start. With the loss of two key players only a few weeks into the season, the team had some adjust- ments to make. As the season pro- gressed, the team mem- bers began to respect each other more and play more as a team. Finally, at districts, they decided not to care whether they won or lost and simply give it their all. This strategy paid off, because they amazed Clockwise: Sarah O’Neill everyone by winning slams the ball in one of against Cardinal-Eldon. her famous serves. Annie Win or lose, the fans bumps it up. Sara Carter jumps high to deliver a always cheered them on killer spike. Pioneer fans and enjoyed the games. cheer the team on to win.
Above R-L: Coach Raimondi, Amanda Perry, Sarah O’Neill, Eliana Freeman, Sara Carter, Trilby Nelson, Cerrie Gleason, Katherine Smith, Coach Seal, Leela Freeman, Sarah Krone, Sarah Averbach, Sarah Tietjen, Christina England, Jamie Schele, Sarah Kavanaugh, Amanda Guthrie, Jennie Mescon, Annie Raimondi, Mary Cuddehe, and Leana Guerin. 48 SSoocccceerr “Soccer is life,” says junior Diana Valbuena. Everyone enjoyed the soccer season immensely. Senior Mikaila Maidment says, “Soccer is a fun contact sport that you can get aggressive in.” This soccer season was a challenging one. Not only did the team consist of mostly freshmen but their were several injuries among the players. The players also had to work extremely hard to keep up with their school work because they had a lot of away games and got home late. Coach Brendan Higgins was very optimistic about this season. “I wanted the team to be competitive in every game we played,” he said. “I felt that it was the best in my four years of coaching. Our spirit was high and we always stayed positive. We were just out there to play, to have fun.” Paul Strubell said, “This year’s team was a team that loved the game to a point, that kept the team positive the whole year.”
Clockwise from top left: Justin Cosgrove takes control. Mike and Nima working hard. Suresh fights for the ball with fierce intensity. Shane throws the ball to Mike.
49 PPiioonneeeerr BBaasskkeettbbaallll This year’s basketball season was highlighted by setting a Pioneer record with 8 victories. Senior Tyler Cleveland became the first player in school history to score over 1,000 career points and was named All-Conference 1st team for his outstanding play. Also, Noel Smyth and Benj Katz were awarded honorable mention for their on-court performance. Throughout the season, the team was plagued by point guard injuries, losing Jesse Spaulding to ankle problems, and having senior point guard Galen Saturley break his hand half-way through the season. With a great fill-in job by freshman Paul Strubell, the Pioneers came on strong in the second half of the year. “I knew that if we all played hard, in the Above: The team. Top row L-R: Coach Carter, Tyler Cleveland, end we’d come out on top,” said Noel Josh Neate, Benj Katz, Coach Schutt. Middle row L-R: Noel Smyth, Smyth. And come on top they did, by Shane Zisman, Prem Grace, Justin Silverman. Front row L-R: Nima winning the first playoff game in half a Zahedbeigi, Galen Saturley. Below L-R: Benj, Tyler, and Noel in action. decade. Way to go boys!
50 Above left: Team huddle. Above right: Tyler Cleveland says, “I just love those cheerlead- ers!” Middle: Josh shooting. Bottom: Noel guarding.
Team Leaders Points per game Tyler Cleveland 18.8 Benj Katz 9.6 Noel Smyth 9.25 Justin Silverman 8.5 Shane Zisman 5.5
Rebounds per game Tyler Cleveland 6.8 Benj Katz 6.5 Noel Smyth 4.3 Justin Silverman 3 Josh Neate 2
Assists per game Galen Saturley 4.1 Tyler Cleveland 3.2 Noel Smyth 2.2 Paul Strubell 1.8 Justin Silverman 1.2
51 GGiirrllss’’ HHooooppss CChheeeerrlleeaaddiinngg Eliana Freeman said of this year’s girls’ basketball sea- son, “We learned a lot and really had fun doing it!”
At left, the team: Back row L- R: Aimee Maye, Alicia Juskewycz, Sara Carter, Celesta Schill, Sarah O’Neill. Middle row: Jamie Schele, Emily Marcus, Diana Valbuena, Anna Mullenneaux. Front row: Sarah Vigmostad, Amanda Guthrie. Not pic- tured: Eliana Freeman. Below L-R: Aimee laying up, Sarah shooting, Sarah guarding, Celesta dribbling.
HHoommeeccoommiinngg The traditional Homecoming Dance capped the basketball season and as usual everyone had a great time. At left: King Tyler Cleveland, Queen Anna Mullenneaux, Prince Al Jacobson, and Princess Laura Young.
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he ‘97 cheerleading squad was bigger Below: Judith cheers on the T team. Right: One of the than ever and consisted of 8 seniors new mounts they learned. Laura Young, head cheerleader, leads Sarah Vigmostad, Anna Mullenneaux, Jessica Hawthorne, Judith Walker, Heather Allen, and Sirena Kangas, and junior, Anna Dey. Some of the cheerleaders spent time with the Iowa City cheerleaders at a sum- mer camp. They learned new cheers, mounts, and dance moves which were received with great enthusiasm from the fans. This has been one of the most exciting squads in a long time.
Above left: The cheerleaders always have fun with their coach, Denyce Rusch. Clockwise from above right: The team doing some of their mounts. Below right: Front row L-R: Jessica Hawthorne, Judith Walker, Sirena Kangas, Sarah Vigmostad. Back row L-R: Anna Dey, Laura Young, Heather Allen, Anna Mullenneaux, and Coach Rusch.
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Above: Senior Tyler Cleveland, the second Above: Senior Galen Saturley and sophomore David player in the history of Iowa to win three con- Hurlin finished the season 24-0 en route to winning secutive state singles titles. He finished his the class 1-A state tennis doubles tournament. career with 76 straight victories and a total record of 99-2. This enormous task earned him a place in Sports Illustrated “Faces in the Crowd” in August 1996.
The boys’ team, above, finished with a record of 14-2. Front row L-R: Suresh Miller, Kanoa Zimmerman, Justin Vigmostad, Andrew Runkle. Second row L- R: Paul Strubell, Brian Butterfield, Galen Saturley, Noah Ouellette, David Sinton, Justin Cosgrove. Back row L-R: Coach Higgins, Jesse Berkowitz, Philip Henrich, Devon Turnbull, Matt Levi, David Hurlin, James Smith-Hill, Brian Guthrie,Tyler Cleveland, Coach Eyre. 54 GGiirrllss’’ TTeennnniiss
Above: Jamie, Alexis, and Sarah have a great time at practice, as seen in this picture.
Left: Sarah Vigmostad (left) and Sarah Brooks qualified for the state 1-A doubles tournament and finished the season 10-4.
The girls’ tennis team finished with a record of 12-2. Front row L-R: Sarah Vigmostad, Alexis Brooks, Julia Punj. Second row L-R Heather Alderfer, Sarah Brooks, Jamie Schele, Rita Bettis, Leela Freeman, Amanda Guthrie. Back row L-R Coach Eyre, Emily Marcus, Sarah Krone, Anna Crowe, Trilby Nelson, Anne Carlisle, Sara Carter, Heather Allen, Sarah O’Neill, and Coach Vigmostad. 55 TTrraacckk
Clockwise from top left: Issa Drame gets ready as Sirena watches. Pat Kennedy makes a long jump. Sarah Tietjen hefts the shot put. Hilary runs the relay. Brook Labagh waiting for the gun. Girl’s team. Front row L-R: Anna Mullenneaux, Hilary Swanson. Second Row L-R: Jennie Mescon, Sarah Tietjen, Sirena Kangas, Brook Labagh. Top row L-R: Coach Robinson, Sarah Orne, Katherine Smyth, Amanda Perry. Boy’s team: Back row L-R: Al Jacobson, Michael Fredrickson, Noel Smith, Prem Grace, Adam Bruen, Coach Loin. Front row L-R: Mateo Zalles, Kevin Incorvia, and Richard Incorvia. 56 GGoollff SSqquuaadd
The 1997 golf team had a successful year consid- ering they lost their number 1 and number 3 players from last year’s state championship squad. Senior Noah Schechtman held the number one spot with junior Josh Neate throughout the year. Freshman Ari Berman, senior Theo Carpenter, sophomore Aron Yedersberger, and freshman Jonny Craig filled the number 3, 4, 5, and 6 slots for the team. Noah meddled in the match against Waco and had an impressive showing at the conference tourna- ment, tying for third. Josh meddled in three matches, tied for first in the Van Buren invitational, made all- conference, and won the sectional tournament in a five-hole sudden death play off. Ari Berman had a successful year and made all-conference as a fresh- man. The team finished with a 4-2 match record and placed third in the Central Lee invitational. In the sec- tion tournament, the team finished fourth, four strokes from first, and one stroke from advancing to districts. Above: Three shots of Noah Schechtman playing a round of golf at Walton. 57 BBeellaa ddaa LLuunnaa
Top left: Nima Zahedbegi, Judith Walker, Michael Keene, Sarah Brooks. Top right: King Al Jacobson and Queen Jenna Riegel. Prince Noel Smyth and Princess Laura Goris. Middle left: Carolyn Moses, Sarah Carter, Sarah Krone. Middle right: Sirena Kangas, Princess Laura Goris, Queen Jenna Riegel. Bottom: The Senior girls.
The Prom this year was a blast! Everyone who went said they loved the music and the decorations.“ Days were fun times,” as Lawrence Norton says. “The dance floor was rockin’ and the beat was boomin,” says Kim Turnbull, a food server at the dance. The dance was lively and enjoyable. Everyone was happy with the red carpet entry way and the valet park- ing was awesome. Yay for prom. 58 AAwwaarrddss CCeerreemmoonnyy
Clockwise from top left: Dr. Deans praises the World Peace Award recipients. Mrs. Eyre gives Sarah Vigmostad a hug for her achievement in math. Mr. Colby presents the Pioneer Award to Elizabeth Scranton.
Special Awards Achievement Valedictorian: Heather Allen Leadership: Noah Schechtman Salutatorian: Jenna Riegel, Elizabeth Service: Noah Schechtman Scranton Creativity: Ed Murphy Iowa State Bar Association: Laura Happiness: Alex Jacobson, Hilary Young Swanson American Citizenship: Heather Allen, Yogic Flying: Lucia Rich, Jessica Elizabeth Scranton, Jenna Riegel Hawthorne, Carolyn Moses, State of Iowa Scholarship: Noah Elizabeth Scranton, Hilary Schechtman, Heather Allen, Jenna Swanson, Aron Yedersberger, Riegel Noah Schechtman, Patrick National Merit Finalist: Heather Allen, Kennedy Kathryn Bettis Pioneer: Elizabeth Scranton National Merit Commendation: Distinguished Service: Mark and Patrick Kennedy, Noah Marci Freeman, Laurie Kavanaugh, Schechtman Florence Mellott Outstanding Academic Achievement: Sports Kathryn Bettis Special Sports: Tyler Cleveland, Checker Training Certificate: Anna Mikaila Maidment Dey Hall of Fame: Anna Mullenneaux, Special Art: Lucia Rich, Jenna Riegel Galen Saturley Paul Eskinazy: Tyler Cleveland 59 GGrraadduuaattiioonn
Above L-R: Keynote speaker, Dr. Veronica Butler; Valedictorian Heather Allen; Co-salutatorians Elizabeth Scranton and Jenna Riegel.
Dr. Deans, Maharishi School Director, told the audience: in life, full enlightenment. Maharishi says the “These students represent fullness. They will take fullness out purpose of life is the expansion of happiness. to the world and bring heaven on earth.” Happiness is the degree to which the physiology is Dr. Veronica Butler, the keynote speaker, told the gradu- blissful. When rested, everything makes us happy; ates: “Enlightenment is your birthright. Just enjoy your life and when tired, nothing makes us happy. Happiness be happy. Through your program you experience that you are needs to expand. If we are living right, this will hap- all-pervading consciousness. Life will always be effortless, you pen naturally. All of creation will support your desires. are the luckiest children in the world, going to this school and So desire big: perfect health, heavenly life for all receiving this knowledge. Stay with it and you’ll keep experi- mankind. Expect and demand perfection. You deserve encing happiness.” a life of ever-expanding bliss. It is not demanding too Heather Allen, valedictorian, said: “One of the most impor- much.” tant things we seniors have learned at Maharishi School is Dr. Bevan Morris gave the charge to the gradu- that ‘we are here to enjoy.’ The education that we have been ates: “You brought great joy to Maharishi’s heart in given at Maharishi School has prepared us well for the future. your visit to Vlodrop. Maharishi said: ‘You have a very It has given us the tools of meditation and SCI, which both good relationship with your cosmic counterpart. You make it possible to attain perfect happiness. SCI also gives us are going to fulfill the cosmic hope that everyone in knowledge about finding our dharma, which plays an important the world will be supported by Natural Law.’ You truly role in our happiness. Happiness does not depend on where are the most enlightened graduates in the world. You we go to college or any other outside factor. It depends on our know you own the Home of All the Laws of Nature in Selves and what we know inside. And we know inside that the your physiology. With ownership comes responsibility. purpose of life is the expansion of happiness.” Your natural joy and responsibility should be to under- After describing the achievements of the Class of ‘97, take to eliminate all suffering and disease from the Jenna Riegel, co-salutatorian, concluded: “The members of world. Share what you know with everyone on earth. this graduating class have not only achieved great success in Such a life spent in service to humanity will find fulfill- the relative aspects of life, we have also all grown in the ment. Take the gifts you have received from Maharishi knowledge of ourselves. This self-discovery has been the real and return them with all love, through your action for key to our success and I know we will continue to radiate our the good of the world. Live the reality that the individ- fullness and become the leaders of the world that Maharishi ual is cosmic. You are born to be the rulers of the uni- wishes us to be.” verse. Let the totality of Natural Law carry you in all Dr. Susie Dilbeck called from Vlodrop to say: your life to supreme fulfillment.” “You have learned the truth of life. You already know the goal 60 TThhee CCllaassss ooff 11999977 From left to right, back row to front row: Ed Murphy, Ben Meade, James Smith-Hill, Tyler Cleveland, Sean Haworth, Brian Guthrie; Noel Smyth, Galen Saturley, John Fralick, Noah Schechtman, Heather Pittman, Alex Jacobson, Laura Goris, Patrick Kennedy; Melissa DeLong, Sarah Brooks, Mikaila Maidment, Judith Walker, Sirena Kangas, Laura Young, Heather Allen; Dain Daller, Theo Bowen, Lucia Rich, Leela Freeman, Anna Mullenneaux, Heather Miller, Theo Carpenter; Leana Guerin, Sarah Vigmostad, Jenna Riegel, Elizabeth Scranton, Jessica Hawthorne.
Left: Noah and Leela present the senior class gift, a photo of the Maharishi Vedic Observatory, to the incoming seniors. Right: We made it! Hats off!
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