Flushing Blazer Volume 44 Issue 3

The Blazer, volume 44, issue 3. November 27, 1991

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  1. Cover:  Gabe Paul, Nate Vanraemdonck, and Brian Kot at a rest stop in Fort Wayne, Indiana after the marching band made National Finals/or the first time since 1987. Photo by Amy Cox
  2. Contents
    1. Marching band member illustration by Carla Church
    2. The Blazer Staff
  3. Local Voices
    1. What is the Meaning of Life?
      1. Barbara Hosteller
      2. Amanda Elsner
      3. Scott Gifford
      4. John McDermott
      5. Mr. Yeagley
    2. Our Voice by Brian Gasperosky – Computer Literacy
  4. Local Voices
    1. Gun control needs to be strengthened by Lou Stefanic
    2. Electives should be option for seniors by Summer Tucker
  5. The News Desk
    1. Big Ed kicks butt at NMS by Lou Stefanic
    2. Multiple murders take place in cafeteria by Amanda Elsner
  6. The News Desk
    1. Senior personality changes askew? by Alishea Hammil
    2. Network to power-up second semester by Mark Wojtowicz
  7. Advertising
    1. Collector’s Corner memorabilia shop
    2. Domino’s Pizza
    3. Ingenuity Concepts computer services
    4. Dance and Fitness Connexion
  8. The Beat
    1. Big Dave sifts through cut-out bin to find greatest “El Cheapo” bargain chartbusters by Dave Finger
    2. “Eyes of a Stranger” Salvador Dali is alive and living in Flushing; his name is Dan Hemple by Jennie Edgeworth.  Photo uncredited.
  9. The Beat
    1. Parade Hit All Time High ’91 fashion show was booming success for all those involved by Matt Coullard.  Photos by Janni Darling
  10. The Beat
    1. Everybody Dance Now Dancing way of life for many youngsters by Faith Gardner
    2. New Faces Flushing welcomes Spanish exchange student Sebastian Amago by Kristi White.  Photo by Janni Darling
  11. The Beat
    1. Metallica Brings roof down at Palace by Tina Miller
    2. Mr. Hinds says thanks to all his friends at Flushing by Tina Miller
  12. Sound and Vision
    1. The alternative cut by Brian Gasperosky – Perspex Island by Robyn Hitchcock
    2. Scruffhead News by Dell Varmint – Apple Scruffs hit touring circuit – run for cover!!!
  13. Advertising
    1. Wyatt Earp Records
    2. Gracie’s & Company catering
    3. Greater Flint Sports Medicine
    4. AFS Exchange Student Program
    5. Char’s Hairstyling Salon
  14. Sound and Vision
    1. Steven Hood: Theif of Princes Dr. Deinento collection invades stores by Steve Shreiber
    2. Big Dave Goes to the Movies – Gilliam’s “King” an unlikely success. The Fisher King by Dave Finger
  15. Platters, Pundits, and Plans
    1. Genesis: Play that Funky Music, White Boys Genesis We Can’t Dance Review by Brian Gasperosky
    2. In Concert: Metallica – Metal gods corrupt innocent FHS kids.  photo by Janni Darling
  16. Advertising
    1. Mary Kay cosmetics
    2. Darling Homes and Realty
    3. Tom Atwell Homes and Realty
    4. Ace Driving School
    5. John C. Ligas, DDS, MS Orthodontist
  17. Raider Beat
    1. B-Ball ready for next year by Michelle Langdon
    2. Varsity soccer team disappointed but proud by Brian Gogas
  18. Raider Beat
    1. Liberian soccer pro leads Flushing’s JV by Doug Slayton
    2. Surfing the snow – Snowboarding is here for the long haul by Kyle Dumas
  19. Raider Beat
    1. Behind the Line with Jason Boggs – IMB looks to be another great one
    2. Reflections on a year of triumph by Amy Cox and Brian Gasperosky, photos by Amy Cox
  20. Advertising
    1. University of Michigan Flint

Flushing Blazer Volume 44 Issue 2

The Blazer, volume 44, issue 2. October 31, 1991

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  1. Cover:  Rob Melancon, cheerleader at the Powder Puff game
  2. Contents
    1. Places To Go by Jenny Keely
    2. The Blazer Staff
  3. Local Voices
    1. How do you feel about students showing affection in the hallways? by Tracy Brewington
  4. Local Voices
    1. Congress and the Rubber Bank – The way legislators live may explain the bad checks by Brian Gasperosky
    2. Legalizing prostitution is not a solution by Dave McKone
    3. Cartoon by Joe Blevins
  5. The News Desk
    1. Homecoming winners all around by Eric Bedard, Photos by Matt Coullard and Janni Darling
    2. La fiesta del club de Espanol by Barb Seijas
  6. The News Desk
    1. Surprise 1/2 day Nov. 13 by Steve Alsup
    2. Too bad it’s not street legal photo by Janni Darling
    3. Vending machines, the fund raisers’ friend or foe? by Tom Seaton
    4. Blazer contest winners by Jenny Spoor
    5. Infinite winning season for band by Wesley Shones
  7. Advertising
    1. Ace Driving School
    2. RIZIK & ZINTSMASTER,PC
    3. KENNETH J BLAIR – BUILDER
    4. Senior Shorts
    5. Flushing High School’s Production of Web Of Murder
  8. Feature
    1. “Glorious Springtime” Kung Fu’s not just for kicks By Jeff Kolman
  9. Feature
    1. New Faces – Flushing welcomes new Austrian visitor (Dagmar Bernsteiner) By Dave Finger, Photo by Janni Darling
  10. Local Mix
    1. Bear hunting! Teacher, student go on week.long bearhunting trip by Shelly Henige
    2. Another Look- by Eric Smith
  11. Feature
    1. Tattoo You? Tattoos are here and they’re here to stay, literally by Tina Miller
  12. Sound and Vision
    1. “Tom’s Diner paid tribute to – Enigmatic hit provides basis for A&M disc by Joe Blevins
    2. Established series still maintain interest, say student T.V. critics
      1. NORTHERN EXPOSURE (CBS) Review by Matt Coullard
      2. CHEERS (NBC) Review by Bruce Schluckbier
      3. COACH (ABC) Review by Kathy Qualman
  13. Advertising
    1. Domino’s Pizza
    2. Donna’s Pasties
    3. AFS Exchange Student Program
    4. Flushing Softball Boosters
  14. Sound and Vision
    1. Celluloid Jams knows Halloween by Joe Blevins
    2. The Alternative Cut: Sugar Tax, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Review by Brian Gasperosky, Photo by Trevor Key
  15. Platters, Pundits, and Plans…
    1. Gunners still rule after four years (Guns & Roses) by Dave McKone
  16. Advertising
    1. Flushing Optical
    2. Crystal Printing
    3. Wyatt Earp Records
    4. Microplaters and Paint Company
    5. Greater Flint Sports Medicine Center
  17. Raider Beat
    1. Boxing. Not always what it’s hyped-up to be by Dave Finger
  18. Raider Beat
    1. Bedore’s state performance caps off par season by Chris Bedore, Photo by Dave Moliterno
    2. Ace Alsup by Steve Alsup
    3. Football: 2-5 still a productive season by Dave Finger
  19. Raider Beat
    1. Raider Records
    2. Loss of Anderson pressures girls hoop by Michelle Langdon
    3. Behind the Line with Jason Boggs
  20. Advertising
    1. University of Michigan Flint