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d. .. t y e Class of 2006 ... The seniors get together to hold up their banner. A close class for a close picture. Running wild ... Mrs. Mavis' AP Psychology students take a break from notes to play a quick game of· euron Tag·. Muskrat style ••• Mr. Muskrat, and son, who .... ,.: was donated by Wendy's, are captured in ~~~!~--- the moment by Steve Krantz. Algonac High Introduction Running Wild: Living Out Loud 1-5 School Student Life Muskrat Style ... Defined 6-51 People Running with the Pack 52-113 5200 Taft Rd. Academics Muskrat Race ...S etting the Pace 114-129 Algoac, Ml Sports Running Down the Competition 130-175 Ads Muskrat Past ... Make it Last 176-253 48001 Index Recipe for a Rat 254-258 (81 0) 794-4911 Closing Slowing Down ... Reflections 259-264 *' *' 4t Introduction 1 Despite certain constants in the truly unique "muskrat style," there are many changes and additions to ourfamily every year. ot only have we increased the number of staff here at AHS, we also have an enormous freshmen class invading our halls. Students have a much greater class selection, with new AP courses - Psychology and Statistics- and a second newspaper class that's been added to the schedule. "AP Statistics offers a different type of math, that is interesting, and Ms. Burns makes it fun!" said senior Patty Richardson. Seminar, which remains relatively new, added different opportunities including College Preparation, Botany, Debate, and Mentoring. The outstanding percussion ensemble, WAVE, now in its fifth year running, achieved state recognition. "WAVE gives drummers a chance to compete at intense competitions, to show their abilities, and the opportunity to grow as a musician," said junior Phil Smith. Fire away ... The AP Psychology class Sprea wild fire ... The Varsity Football simulates a nerve impulse moving over team's bonfire had a great turnout, here Mr. synaptic gaps for an experiment. Brian Brutyn, Mark Pauwels and Ryan Kaatz * gather around the fire. ~ ~ 2 Introduction Social MEAP ... For the class of 09, a change in testing meant that the MEAP, for middle school social studies, was to be administered in 9th grade, instead, on October 28, in the Lecture Hall. A great debate ... Jessica Hacker, Katie Flenna and Adrian Canchola practice their debate skills in the newly instituted debate seminar. Carrying on .. ."lt feels good to know that I am helping a student succeed in high school," said Tou Hang, on being a mentor. Here, mentors and mentees take part in a team building game in the gym during seminar. I've got your back ... Seniors Julie Goerlich and Susie Schweikart participate in a teamwork activity during the mentoring seminar. Calculate this! ... Seniors Lee Davey, Ginny Tesch, and Anna Wrobel work hard on a test in Mr. Lucka sAP Calculus class. probability ... Ms. Lisa Burns assists Helping out. .. Associate teacher to the seniors jackie chweiger and Patty yearbook staff, Mr. Dwight Weisman gives Ri hardson during a lesson in AP statistics. junior Drew Guay and senior jessicca Osborne some help on layout ideas. *' *' 4t Introduction 3 A Step Away frottt Ordittary Everyday school-days make up most of our lives. There are always those welcomed days of exception, yet, wh n we're invit d to explore the world beyond. From field trips to fundraisers and everything in-between, we take a step away from the ordinary. Students discovered times beyond their own at the Renaissance Festival, and several plays, with Mrs. Bade. Oth r groups visited MSU, for the annual MIPA conference, and Greenfield Village, to explore the past. The enior All- ight Party Committee created a haunted trail behind the baseball fields. enior Katie Flenna said, "The turnout was surprisingly good, we didn't know what to expect, since it was the first year." On October 26th, dozens of eager football fans met for a bonfire behind the school, to celebrate the varsity's 7-2 record entering the playoffs. Despite the cold, it was a big success with the coaches, band, and cheerleaders rousing everyone's enthusiasm. A look at the past ... Derek Zamborowski, Kat Brotherly love ... Seniors Katie and james Bakken, Amber Klomp, Mike Tiska, and Anna Flenna act out their skit at the Haunted Trail. Westlake learn about history at the It was one of the crowd"s favorites. Renaissance Festival. $ ""* ~ 4 Introduction Arrr matey ... Sarah Kistuline and jennifer Pryor enjoy a section on pirates at the Henry Ford Museum. jennifer said, 'There were tattoos and pirate hats. W were just being silly." 3-D delight... everal classes visited the 1-Max Theater at the Henry Ford Museum, where they watched a movie in 3-D. Up in flame ... David Medlock, Ryan chuman, Frank Bayly, Cory Sharrow and the rest of the football team get fired up for the big game at the bonfire. Stirring up care ... At the Haunt cl Trail, seniors Mike Schultz and Austin Parks have too mu h fun hiding along th path that I cl back to the entrance to give visitors one last fright. Friends forever... ewspaper taffer escape from the pub. Sen1or james Vinson said, I always have a lot of fun, but this was my last year going to MIPA ." Showstopping shoppers ... Publication Beauty queen ... Senior Ren e avulic spent students troll along the stores on the the summer reigning as the Bay-a-Rama MSU campus after the MIPA seminar queen. Introduction '{;. . ~ 6 • Events - Division