Eau Claire High School - Beaver Tales Yearbook (Eau Claire, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1985 volume:

Zke yearbook staff Welcomes fou . . . Why can't I play As freshmen ... Dear Diary, ... H ... for Homework ...We Begin A New Adventure. What hair is out of place? Take off, you hoser! Moe, Curly and Larry. 3 4 Did someone say, Miller Time ? ...We Continue Zhe Challenge Sophomores hard at work. I can't believe you said that. 5 Js {Juniors ... Say cheese . Angie! He better call me tonight! Did you hear today's gossip? 6 Ceave We've been ZONED! I've got the money, let's run. Murk. Class of '85 No. 1 again! ...We Realize Zkat We Are .. . JVew Keg innings. 10 faculty Superintendent A MESSAGE TO STUDENTS It is already tomorrow! Time, which never stops its journey, will pass before your eyes and soon you will be members of the com- munity, looking back on the years you spent at Eau Claire High School. When you do, the photos, facts and memories in this book will be your stepping stones to a happy reminiscence. May your memories of Eau Claire High School be pleasant, and your future be filled with happiness and success. With every wish for a bright tomorrow. Sincerely, THOMAS J. PELON SUPT. OF SCHOOLS Secretaries Mr. Tom Pelon Mrs. Schlipp Mrs. Gast 12 Principal Mr. Lewis Burchard Secretaries Miss Williams Mrs. Young Vice Principal Mr. Eric Gohlke Mrs. Chisek 13 Board Of £ duration At a time like this it is fitting that we think back on the time that has passed, that we recall the inci- dents that have made not only this past year but all our years at Eau Claire High School a memorable part of our lives. The Board of Education would like to express its appreciation to the graduating seniors, the “Class of 85 , for their efforts and cooper- ation this past year. Your organiza- tion and skills have left no doubt as to your readiness to enter society and our community as a prepared mature adult. The Board wishes all our stu- dents, but especially our graduated seniors, a future full of happiness and success. We are proud of you. Row 1, L. to R: Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Case, Mrs. Bishop, Mr. Kesterke. Row 2, L. to R: Mr. Sharp, Mr. Groenke, Mr. Walker. jCibrarians 14 Mrs. Jewell Mr. Conto and Mrs. Bowerman New faculty Miss Venen Mr. Laskaride Mr. Flagel I A Mr. Gray 16 17 Mr. Petersen Mr. Holm Mr. Pica Mr. Sawtzki Mr. Shoop 19 Miss Vantuyl L to R: Mr. Parker, Mr. Atkins, Mrs. Razzor, Mrs. Hassel, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Wright. euszovuws COOKS 20 L to R: Mr. Morgan, Mr. Hall, Mr. Blighton, Mr. Dinges, Mr. Stiles. Row 1, L to R: Mrs. Blighton, Mrs. Westlake. Row 2: Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Bailey. Class Of ’89 Gary Case Marsha Rogers Tarsus Wright Nealonnie Snyder President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Jeffery Berry Michelle Bledsoe John Boone Richard Bower Lisa Burhcard Robert Allred Bradley Andres Ricky Atterberry Debbie Ball Corey Banks Anthony Campbell Gary Case Sebastian Childs Terry Combs Kim Cripe 22 Melinda Flores Christopher Florian Allen Gibson Ronald Griffen Kelli Hartman Mark Herman Gwendolyn Johnson Chris Jones Anthony Kazee Sherrie Keobel 23 Arvad Patterson Latricia Peals Robert Perry Rita Patterson Stacy Phifer Carwen Sims Parrish Smith Neolonnie Snyder Mark Spoonholtz Steve Stanford Marsha Rogers Patty Ross Lisa Sapp Steve Sapp Julie Short Miles Stansberry Terry Sutton Sheronda Taylor Billy Trail Holly Wagner Jeffery Priebe Michael Pullins Jill Rakauski Jimmy Reynolds Parrish Robinson 24 Dwayne Williams Tarsus Wright Yolanda Yarbrough Thomas Ward Todd Webster Roger Whitaker Quinton Whitfield Christopher Williams 25 Class Of ’88 Rod Nimtz Susan Skibbe Tiffany Hill John Wright President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Tracy Abbott John Adams Mark Adams Dennis Alexander Doug Armstrong Tracy Ashby Mari Banks Lisa Bishop Teresa Bledsoe Corey Booker Kevin Boyd Debra Brooks Lenny Broyles Michelle Burkett Michael Catching James Clark Jamie Clark Shane Combs David Cripe Lisa Curry 26 Marvin Daugherty Joel DeFrance Holly Demler Richard Devries Beth Edleberg Kevin Edmonds Dona Edwards Laura Elston Doug Enders James Fields Dvora Fowler Kim Fryer Ann Garski Linda Gonzales Tyrone Green Allen Hall Tim Harrison John Harrison Josie Harry John Hawkins Bridgette Head Bill Helton Todd Hess Tiffany Hill Toya Howard 27 Roshonda Jackson Sherri Johnson Chris Karn Matt Kelly Frank Lopez Genaiel Lowe Denise Marshall Aundrey Mason Lerhonda McCoy Douglas Miller 1+ Sheila Miranda Kevin Moore John Morgan Rodney Nimtz Pamela Otte Aletha Peterson Herman Pollard Camila Porter Damonde Porter Darren Priebe Pamela Pritchard James Pruitt Claude Purdiman Robin Robertson Matt Ronk Jeff Rosenbaum Joni Rudley Pam Saylor Jill Shari Susan Skibbe 28 Carita Smith Shannon Smith Nora Snyder Karl Stenske Tonia Stillwell Sabrina Stockberger Lenny Tidey Dan Turbyfill Wendy Vicini Larry Wallace Shawn Williams Dennis Wooden John Wright Joyce Wright Victor Wright Carole Williams Delray Williams Immanuel Williams James Williams Leantonette Williams Not Pictured: Brian Allred Ronnie Drake Marlon Easley Joseph Fields Carlette McFarland Elaina Morris Annissa Robinson Robert Schilke Patricia Taylor Jeffery Williams Carnetta Winston 29 ecAss 03 ’87 Sandy Grandberry Trade Stilwell Tonja Wright Naralyn Gathright President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Geoff Abbott Rod Alexander Roger Allen Rodney Bailey Pamela Barnes Joanna Barton Shelly Benson Dennis Bishop Dawn Bjes Michelle Blanshan Oscar Bobo Emily Bone Eric Burtchett Vicki Byndom Glenda Clayton Larry Combs Debbie Dahms Jessica Dilts Cindy Disterheft Dean Disterheft 30 John Douglas David Elkins Cherie Eyerly James Florian Cassandra Ford Tammy Hauch Kelly Holle Craig James Robert Johnson Alan Jordan Letitia Jordan Erie Keefer Arthur Keene Laronda Kelley Dusty Kessinger 31 Wendi Leitz Kristy Little Sandra Marshall Tim Moore Tammy Morgan Carolyn Morris Aaron Pargo Joel Patterson Philip Puskala Lisa Pyatt Paul Kirby Bill Kublick Susan Lange Kevin Lanier Lori Layman Malinda Reese Roderick Roseburgh Harold Rye Laura Sanchez William Scott 32 Ken Steinke Tracy Stilwell Robert Street Jerry Timmereck Dina Trail Joe Villarreal Stacy Ware Ernie Watson Patricia Williams Maurice Woods Not Pictured: Dawn Arent Vincent Carter Diane Davison Willie Gray Douglas Green Joe Griffin Stacy Harris Trevetta Hartz D'Shundra Henry Sharon Jewell Dwayne King Corlet Lowe Sandra Marshall Jeff Moore Catherine Owens Renita Phillips 33 eCASS 03 ’86 Dennis Davis President Rhonda Moore Vice-President Kris Schroeder Secretary Cari Priebe Treasurer Kareem Abdullah Monique Allison Terry Allison Shelli Ashby Chris Benson Katrina Blocker Monica Brown Melanie Butler Tim Cahoon Andre Campbell Patrick Churchill Darrin Clark Danny Dahms Dennis Davis Jamie Davis 34 Mark Garland Daryl Gill Sharon Gill Mark Hart Julie Hartman John Demler Chris Dohm Randy Dohm Heidi Emhoff Cassandra Fant Mike Hauch Raymus Haynes Paulette Henderson Ron Hess Dana Hypes Doris Jones Phil Justice Shelly Karchunas Todd Kelly Karen Kessinger Collene Kirby Kathy Kremers Brian Lark Theresa Lowe Katherine Marshall 35 Rhonda Moore Steve Morgan Thomas Morris Ramone Norman Mary Lynn Oliver I A A uu Keith Parritt Karen Paulin Mark Peppel Marvin Pratcher Cara Priebe Lisa Probst Michelle Pullins Pam Ratliff Laura Renfroe Jeff Robertson Angie Ruiz Rene San Cartier Edie Schilling 36 Diana Stack Billie Jo Stilwell Johnel Swanson Teresa Tennison James Terry Kris Schroeder Debbie Schlipp Karen Skibbe David Smith Todd Spoonholtz Roy Townley Keith Waller Sarah Washington Daphne White Rhonda White Robin Whitehead Chris Williams Ponenail Wright Michelle Wymer Not Pictured: Scott Allerton Jessica Campbell Ricky Davis Tyrone Davis Sharon Gill Ed Herr Kimberely Huff Sandra Johnson Jon Keffer Darryl Lowe Glenda Phillips Tammy Poe Ammina Reeves Jeff Sapp Mark Schlike Terrance Shelby Karen Skibbe Richard Suggs Marie Thomas Alan Wagner Jennifer Watson Vennise Whitlow Felicia Williams 37 38 Seniors Jerry Aubil; ▼ Class Of ;'85 Standing: David Krugh Jeff Brown Sitting: Diane Froehlich Joan Whitright President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer ◄ Kathy Adams; Paul Allerton; ► 40 Putt Barbara Dyrcz: Cheerleader — 2, 3, 4; Tennis — 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Senate V-Pres. — 4; Homecoming Queen — 4; Equestrian Team — 2, 3, 4; Suzanne Davis: Basketball — 1, 2, 3; Volleyball — 2; Yearbook Staff — 3; Candace Dewey: Cheerleader — 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff — 4; Alice Edwards: Annette Ertman: Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball — 3; Tennis — 1, 2; 42 Diane Froehlich: « Cheerleader — 1; Student Sen- ate — 4; Yearbook Staff — 3; ▲ Kimberly Eyerly: Karen Gilliam: Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; F.C.A. — 1, 2; N.H.S. — 3, 4; 43 ■ Todd Grayam: A Antony Harvey: Glenda Henslee: Cheerleader — 1, 2, 3; Softball — 2, 3, 4; Student Senate — 2, 3; Yearbook Staff — 4; Tony Holms: Frank James: 45 Kim Stockman: Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; Sandra Trowbridge: Choir — 2; Newspaper Staff — 4; Student Senate — 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff — 4; Vicki Rice: Herbert Sheppard: Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; Anne Tomoske: Softball Manager — 4; Year- book Staff — 4; 46 4 Mickie Whitehead: Not pictured: Wayne Bishop Trudy Brookins Theresa Cheatham Vincent Crossley Mike Felton Leon Hardin Roy Henslee Frank Hernandez Sidney Hullett David Krugh Kandi Love Duane McKinney Marvin Morgan Dan Norris Bill Otte Jerry Rye Ken Summerford Roger Uphues Joy Weber Hiromi Kamiuchi Denise Mitchell Cherie Zielke: J.V. Basketball — 1; Basket- ball — 2, 3; Cheerleader — 1, 2; Choir — 2; Pom Pon — 2, 3, 4; Softball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Volley- ball - 1; Joan Whitright: Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Coun- cil V. Pres. — 3, 4; Tennis — 3, 4; Basketball — 3; N.H.S. V. Pres, and Sec. — 3, 4; Student Senate — 3, 4; ▲ Allan Wolf: 47 Senior Personalities Most Athletic: Tom Lange Denise Mitchell Best Dressed: Duane McKinney Fonda Mason Cutest Couple: Best All Around: Paul Allerton Steve Burchard Kim Eyerly Joan Whitright Class Rough Necks: Brock Kublick and Anette Ertman Most Likely To Succeed: Herb Sheppard and Karen Gilliam Class Hot Rods: Roger Uphues and Joy Weber Class Gabbies: Mickey Whitehead and Candace Dewey Class Socialites: Erik Pyatt Sandy Trowbridge Best Legs: Chuck Michael Sue Davis Class Klutz: Most Shy: Todd Grayam Alan Wolf Theresa Cheatham Kathy Adams Class Flirts: Frank James Cherie Zielke Class Cuties: Jeff Brown Anne Tomoske Most Happy Go Lucky: Marvin Morgan Glenda Henslee Most Gullible: Jerry Rye Kandi Love 51 52 Valedictorian Herbert K. Sheppard My past four years at Eau Claire High School have been very enjoyable and educational. I would like to thank God, my parents, and my teachers for all they have taught me. I wish the class of '85 the best of luck in everything. I hope that each of us will hold many memories of our school years and will be successful in whatever we decide to do. Herbert Byron Sheppard Salutatorian Kenneth jC. Summer ford During my four years at Eau Claire High I've grown up. Thanks to the faculty I have become aware of something — you can't get something for nothing. My high school years have been a great source of knowledge and understanding and I know that I'm a better person because of them. I plan to attend Lake Michigan College for under- graduate study, then on to Western Michigan Univer- sity to pursue a career in engineering. To the class of 1986 and all the classses to follow: I wish each of you success in getting what you want out of life Best of Luck Kenneth L. Summerford 54 Activities And Organizations Momecoming Royalty 1984 Cooky Dyrcz And Duane McKinney 56 Student Senate presented an in- teresting Homecoming Parade and dance. The Homecoming week consisted of a slave day, Jim Whi- tright's Memorial Hat and Tie day. College T-Shirt Day and a Pep As- sembly. Duane McKinney and Cooky Dyrcz were crowned Homecoming Royalty at half time of the game against New Buffalo. We lost the game 0-6, but the students showed a lot of spirit at the dance, which was held in the gym after the game. Entertainment was provided by U-93. All in all it was a very good week. 57 Miss Sau Claire 1984 — Jon da Mason 58 Photograph courtesy of Hafer Photography Denise, Fonda, Joy, Julie “Country Jresk bruits Vegetables. The theme of the 1985 Miss Eau Claire contest was “Country Fresh Fruits and Vegetables . The contest was held on January 26,1985. Eight girls participated this year. To underline this year's theme, contestants performed a dance rou- tine to the song Cabbage Patch Parade . Other entertainment dur- ing the evening included a dance routine to Mountain Music by the 1984 Eau Claire Queen's court. Stephanie Watkins and R.J. Ran- dall sang Love Lift Us Up Where We Belong . The highlight of the evening came when Fonda Mason was crowned Miss Eau Claire. Denise Mitchell received 1st runner-up and Joy Weber 2nd runner-up. Ju- lie Hartman was chosen Miss Con- geniality by the other contestants. Other finalists include: Cooky Dyrcz, Annette Ertman, Joan Whi- tright, and Theresa Cheatham. 59 Miss Sodus, Shelli Schilke 2nd runner-up, Anne Tomoske The Miss Sodus Queen Contest, was held on Tuesday January 29 at the D.A.N.K. The Theme was Sportsman's Paradise . The Contestants per- formed a dance routine to I'm Goin' Camping , by the Muppets. Shelli Schilke was crowned Miss Sodus. Denali Williams was crowned 1st runner up and Anne Tomoske (a Senior at E.C.H.S.) was crowned 2nd runner up. Gretchen Thiesen was chosen by her fellow contestants as Miss Congeniality. Other Finalists included Diane Froehlich (a Senior at E.C.H.S.) and Laura Krieger. Sportsman’s Paradise 60 1st runner-up, Denali Williams Senior High Sand Row 1, L to R: Herb Sheppard, Trade Stillwell, Pam Otte, Karen Skibbie, Kim Fryer, Traci Abbott, Annette Ertman, Kris Schroeder, Cindy Disterheft, Barbra Youngblood. Row 2: Lisa Probst, Karen Paulin, Tracy Ashby, Susan Skibbie, Julie Hartman, Camila Porter, Kurt Ziems, Marcus Shockly, Andrea Zielke, Karen Gilliam, Kim Stockman, Joan Whitright, Kathy Kremers, Rhonda Moore, Dawn Bjes, Lenny Tidey, Shawn Williams. Row 3: Lori Layman, Shelli Ashby, Holly Dernier, Debbie Brooks, Mark Adams, Katrina Blocker, Heidi Emhoff, Todd Kelley, Marvin Daugherty, Ricky Kessinger, Doug Armstrong, Mark Peppel, Chris Dohm, Cherie Zielke, Lisa Pyatt, Herman Pollard, Matt Kelley, Wendy Vicini, Douglas Greene, Band Director, Mike Petersen. 61 {junior High Row 1, L to R: Penny Vicini, Kara Griffin, Gary Case, Heidi Miller, Parish Robinson, Lori Sapp, Kim Peters, Shannon McCain. Row 2: Kristy Raukauski, Jenny Taylor, Kelley Cromer, Holly Wagner, Lisa Burchard, Kari Coffeen, Brian Stiberski, Band Director, Mike Peterson. 62 Majorette Squad Pom-Pon Squad Top to Bottom: Cherie Zielke, Rene SanCartier, Dawn Bjes, Lisa Pyatt, Shelli Ashby. 63 Choir Row 1, L to R: Tracie Stillwell, Melanie Butler, Mary Oliver, Karen Kessinger, Choir Director, Mike Peterson. Row 2: Tina Feldten, LaRhonda McCoy, Latisha Jordan, Kim Stockman, Jimmy Williams, Daphane White. Row 3: Collene Kirby, Michelle Pullins, Susie Lange, Rhonda White, Paul Kirby, Sylvia Wysinger, Casandra Ford, Coritta Smith, Yalonda Walker. 64 Academic Challenge Zeam Row 1, L to R: Mrs. Hahn, Mark Pcppel, Lisa Pyatt, Herb Sheppard. Row 2: Ken Summer- ford, Tom Lange, Eric Pyatt. National Manor Society Row 1, L to R: Mark Peppel, Sandy Trowbridge, Luciana Moulin, Ken Summerford, Katrina Blooker, Cari Priebe, Herb Sheppard. Row 2: Shelli Ashby, Rhonda Moore, Joan Whitright, Diane Froehlich, Karen Gilliam. Row 3: Kathy Kremers, Kim Eyerly, Cooky Dyrcz, Theresa Cheatham, Heidi Emhoff, Karen Skibbe. Row 1, L to R: Sandra Crandberry, Kandi Love, Vicki Rice, Theresa Cheatham, Cari Priebe. Row 2, L to R: Mr. Shoop (advisor), Fonda Mason, Glenda Henslee, Wendi Leitz, Laura Renfroe. Row 3 L to R: Jerry Rye. David Krugh, Roy Henslee, Mickey Whitehead, Jeff Brown. Newspaper Staff yearbook Staff The staff has worked hard this year to make your yearbook a suc- cess. We feel our efforts have resulted in a book that holds special memo- ries for you as you move on to your own New Beginnings Row 1, L lo R: Michele Pullins, Diane Froehlich, Joan Whitright, Jennifer Watson, Kris Schroeder. Row 2: Mrs. Deja, Candace Dewey, Angie Ruiz, Kim Huff, Glenda Henslee, Anne Tomoske. Row 3: Ken Summerford, Keith Parritt, Ed Herr, Roger Uphues. The books don't balance!! 67 68 This year's Junior-Senior Prom was held May 18, 1985 at the St. Joe Elks Club. The Prom's theme was Almost Paradise. Enter- tainment was provided by U-93. The evening was highlighted when Chuck Michael and Sue Davis were crowned Prom King and Queen. The Junior Class did a nice job of putting things together and everyone had a real good time. 69 Student Senate Row 1, L. to R: Sandy Trowbridge, Cooky Dyrcz, Shelli Ashby, Rene' SanCartier. Row 2: Melinda Reese, Lisa Probst, Chuck Michael, Diane Froehlich, Joan Whitright, Tracie Stillwell, Wendy Le.tz. Row 3: Pam Otte, Jill Rakauski, Lisa Burchard, Angie Ruiz, Mark Adams, Richard Bower, Chris Karn. This year's Student Senate has been very active in school affairs. They have tried to improve school spirit and to get students to take pride in themselves. The Senate was in charge of Homecoming Week which in- volved a slave auction, and a salve day, a pie throwing contest and other activities. The Senate was also involved in helping to organize the annual blood drive. They've worked hard this year and we congratulate them. 70 Row 1, L. to R: Mark Hart, Ponenail Wright, Ken Steinke, Bill Helton, Jamie Davis, Larry Combs, Tom Lange. Row 2, Head Coach Kruithoff, Tim Cahoon, Joe Villarreal, Dennis Davis, Steve Morgan, Raymus Haynes, Mark Garland, David Smith. Row 3, Coach Allen, Karreem Abdullah, Kurt Ziems, John Dernier, Jim Givens, Maurice Woods, Jerry Rye, Eric Burchett, Coach Hoss. Varsity The 1984 football campaign was a long and hard one. We returned only four players from last year's varsity squad. This led to a tough season, as very few had the experience needed to be a very competitive team. This year has been a good learning experience for our young team. We played many teams with great- er size and experience than ours, which proved to be too much for us. We played well against them, and never gave up trying. Congratulations to these men for a brave and valiant effort. football 72 Coach Kruithoff Row 1 L to R: Karl Stenske, Jimmy Watson, Ron Hess, Bill Kublick, John Douglas, Kevin Moore, Franky Lopez. Row 2: Dan Turbyfill, David Elkins, Rob Schilke, Darrin Whitaker, Todd Hess, John Adams, Herman Pollard, John Morgan. Row 3: Head Coach Ferry, Dennis Wooden, Darrin Priebe, Lenny Broyles, Jim Florian, Phil Puskala, Doug Enders, Dennis Bishop, Rick Devries (Manager), Asst. Coach Halgren. V. football Our junior varsity football squad may not have ful- filled some of their lofty expectations, however we were successful in accomplishing several of our aspira- tions. Twenty-two athletes finished the '84 campaign with a definite commitment to regular practice atten- dance, to satisfying training requirements, and most importantly, to fulfilling the academic standards set forth by the school for athletic eligibility. Our 1-8 record does not accurately reflect the quality of participation demonstrated by this gridron group. This squad had only three returnees from the '83 team — several sophomores were needed at the varsity level. Ineligibility problems forced many players to perform at a variety of positions unfamilar to them. Disregard- ing these two major factors, we were very competitive with all but two of the teams we encountered. High- lights of this season were our 30-0 victory over New Buffalo and two very close, back-to-back, 18-14 losses to our arch-rivals, Watervliet and Lake Michigan Catholic. A game-by-game synopsis of the year follows: Eau Claire 8 — Marcellus 14; Eau Claire 0 — Galien 22; Eau Claire 14 — Bangor 29; Eau Clair 30 — New Buffalo 0; Eau Claire 14 — Lk. Mich. Catholic 18; Eau Claire 14 — Watervliet 18; Eau Claire 0 — Bridgeman 46; Eau Claire 0 — Hartford 45; Eau Claire 0 — Lawton 12. Coach Ferry 73 L. to R; Ernie Watson, Jason Bowers, Bruce Ronk, Matthew Ronk, Todd Spoonholtz, Steve Burchard, Jeff Brown. m This year's Eau Claire golf team was one of the most successful in the school's history. Our dual match record of 5-7 consisted of the most wins in a season in over a decade. Senior golfers Jason Bowers, Jeff Brown, and Steve Burchard led the way in scoring and leadership. Other varsity letterwinners were juniors Jeff Robertson and Todd Spoonholtz, and sophomore Ernie Watson. Junior varsity letterwin- ners were sophomore Bruce Ronk and freshman Matt Ronk. Jason Bowers eneded the season with the team's lowest average per match, while Jeff Brown had the distinction of shooting the lowest round, a 39. It was a real pleasure to have been associated with the 1984-'85 Eau Claire Golf Team. Coach Flagel Won Lost LMC X Bridgeman X Coloma X Dowagiac X LMC X River Valley X Benton Harbor X Bridgeman X Coloma X Buchanan X Benton Harbor X River Valley X 74 Did You see Caddyshack? Girl’s IV. basketball Row 1, L to R: Dina Trail, Ann Garski, Tammy Hauch, Pam Otte, Holly Dernier, Lisa Bishop. Row 2: Sue Skibbie, Kim Fryer, Beth Edleberg, Kelly Holle, Jessica Dilts, Coach Schmidt. 75 Just grin and bear it! Qirls Varsity Basketball Row 1. L. to R.: Sandra Grandberry, Denise Mitchell. Row 2: Coach Gray, Shelly Karchunas, Kim Huff, Edie Schilling, Chris Dohm, Kathy Kreamers. PHRASEOLOGY In 1983 we were The Tinker Toy Kids because we were building the program. In 1984 we had taken the next step, having increased our wins by 500%. We had become Lego Junior . The Magnificent Seven , led by senior Denise Mitchell and her last second shot against the Lakers, hotly contested all encounters of the worst kind and brought R-E-S-P-E-C- T to the Lady Beaver Program. With six returning letter winners, includ- ing Once, Twice, ... All Conference Lady Sandy G, things are Comin On Strong for 1985, and that is no Jive Talking. Individual standouts for the season were: Most Valuable Player.........................................Denise Mitchell Leading Rebounder ............................................Chris Dohm Most Improved.................................................Kathy Kremers Best Free Throw Shooter...........................Sandy Grandberry Ms. Hustle....................................................Chris Dohm Worst Ankles ............................................Kim Huff Comeback Player .....................................Edie Schilling Fewest Fouls.....................................Shelly Krachunas Massah Gray Coach Gray 76 Qiiijs Varsity basketball Row 1, L. Io R: Walter Whitfield, Roman Norman, Rodney Alexander, John Dernier, Jim Dorian, Maurice Woods, Erik Pyatt. Row 2: Corey Banks, Dwight Miller, Tony Harvey, Dennis Davis, Coach Gohlke, Joel Patterson, Willie Gray, Ramus Haynes, Larry Lowe. This year's edition of Eau Claire Boys' Varsity Basketball was a learn- ing experience for all those who were involved. A total of 18 players saw varsity action this year and all contributed in some matter. Of the 18 young men who played, 2 were Freshmen, 6 were Sophomores, 7 were Juniors, and 3 were Seniors. The team had a 4-17 record, which can be attributed to inexperience and eligibility problems. Even though their record is not all that great, the team was in every ball game. They showed the attitude that no matter what the score, they could always come back, even when 25 points down. The team showed signs at the end of the year that they could develop into a consistent winner in the future. It is an explosive team and with consistency, experience, and good grades can be a winner. Receiving team awards this year were: Team Leader and M.V.P. Team Player Award . . . Most Improved Award Top Rebounding Award Academic Award ..... . . . . Dwight Miller ........Erik Pyatt Rodney Alexander .Aaron Yarbrough ....John Dernier 78 Coach Gohlke Row 1, L. to R: Aaron Pargo, Michael Vinson, Fred William, Robert Johnson, Bruce Ronk, Joel Patterson. Row 2: Coach Flagel, Willie Gray, Jim Florian, Kevin Boyd, Maurice Woods, Kevin Lanier, Brian Lark. IV. basketball This year's JV Basketball team struggled early in the season, losing its first five games. However, the team was able to string together five wins in a row after Christmas vacation and finished the season with eight victories. Full court pressure and multiple zone de- fenses along with man-to-man pressure were the de- fensive keys. Roger Allen, Jim Florian, Willie Gray, Robert John- son, Kevin Lanier, Aaron Pargo, Joel Patterson, Bruce Ronk, Micheal Vinson, Walter Whitfield, and Maurice Woods were the sophomores on the team. Freshman players were Kevin Boyd and Immanual Williams. These young men learned the value of study in order to pass their classes. Unfortunately, some of them were not able to play all the time because of poor grades. Hopefully, the lesson was learned and it will enable them to be more consistent on the Varsity. Overall, the team played well together and overcame many obstacles in order to have the season they did. Many of these young men will definitely contribute to next year's Varsity. Coach Flagel 80 Wrestling Row 1, L. to R: William Scott, Jimmy Watson, Todd Hess, Ernie Watson, Jamie Davis. Row 2: Coach Kruithoff, Ron Hess, Mark Hart, Tom Lange, Ponenail Wright, Randy Dohm. The 1984-85 Wrestling campaigne was marked by much improvement. The progress our young squad made was exciting to see and watch. The highlights of the season had to be our tie in a dual meet with the tough Lakers and our second place conference finish. Hosting the class C State regional brought much excitement to Eau Claire. We qualified five wrestlers in the regional and sent two young wrestlers to the state meet. Congratulations go out to all the members of this group on an excellent season. All our hard work paid off. William Scott 30-9 22 pins Jim Watson 20-20-1 13 pins Todd Hess 25-10 15 pins Ernie Watson 30-11-1 11 pins Jamie Davis 24-8 7 pins Ron Hess 20-22 15 pins Mark Hart 25-16 17 pins Tom Lange 27-19-3 12 pins Frank Hernandez 10-7 5 pins Ponenail Wright 9-16 5 pins Joe Villarreal 2-2 1 pins Randy Dohm 3-6 3 pins Mark's Care Bear!?! What did you say? Say Uncle!!! What did you say about my mama??? ( iris Varsity Volleyball Row 1, L to R: Denise Marshall, Casandra Ford, Rashonda Jackson, Sandra Marshall, Vivian Harris, Malinda Reese. Row 2: Cindy Disterheft, Ann Garski, Tonya Stillwell, Kim Fryer, Coach Mielke, Beth Edelberg, Pam Otte, and Holly Dernier. Row 1, L to R: Rhonda Moore, Kathy Kremers, Katherine Marshall, Wendy Vincini, Coach Schmidt, Sandra Grandberry, Chris Dohm, Joy Weber, Billie Stillwell, and Traci Abbott. 0iris’ 0 V. Volleyball I Row 1, L to R: Willie Gray, Todd Spoonholtz, Mike Jordan, Larry Lowe, Karl Stenske, Fred Harris, Jeff Brown, Willie Scott. Row 2: Coach Wooden, Jeff Robertson, John Demler, Phil Puskala, Darren Priebe, Jim Florian. Rodney Alexander, Coach Jones. 84 I wonder if this is how George Brett began? Another Bruce Sutter. 85 Varsity Softball ou Make My Pants Wanna (Jet Up And Dance Our goal this season for the Lady Beaver Softball team was to garner some respectability for ourselves and our program. Suddenly, it hap- pened. We defeated River Valley 5- 4 in a Pre-District game to get our- selves into a district championship for the first time since 1976. In the championships of the district we beat the favored team, Brandywine, 16-11 before losing the title game 8- 10 to Edwardsburg. Now, “we got the fever! We want to go back. Seniors playing their last games were Cherie Zielke and Alice Ed- wards. Thanks for your leadership. But, the rest of the team is going to be back — “you make my face wanna grin. Individual award winners this year include: Row 1, L to R: Glenda Henslee, Jill Shairi, Shannan Smith, Vendi Vicini, Holly Demler, Kim Huff, Heidi Emhoff. Row 2: Manager Anne Tomoske, Shelly Benson, Rhonda Moore, Sandra Grandberry, Chris Dohm, Alice Edwards, Cherie Zielke, Kathy Kremers, Coach Dave Gray. Red Arrow All Conference Chris Dohm Cherie Zielke Honorable Mention All Conference Heidi Emhoff Captains Cherie Zielke Kathy Kremers Chris Dohm Kim Huff Most Valuable Player — Team Chris Dohm Most Valuable Infielder Sandy Grandberry Most Valuable Outfielder Shelly Benson Most Improved Player Heidi Emhoff Most Spirited Sandy Grandberry Academic Ace Heidi Emhoff 86 87 A manager's job is never done. IV. Softball Row 1, L to R: Lisa Bishop, Tracy Ashby, Traci Abbott, Ann Garski, Holly Dernier. Row 1: Manager, Lenny Broyles, Zazette Johnson, Beth Edleberg, Kim Fryer, Susan Skibbe, Pam Otte, Coach Schmidt. 88 Zennis The 1985 Tennis Team had four- teen players: Freshman, Matt Ronk; Sophomores; Bruce Ronk, Art Keene, Jerry Timmeck, Paul Kirby, and Wendi Leitz; Juniors Shelli Ashby, Angie Ruiz, and Rene San Cartier; and Seniors, Brock Kublick, Cooky Dyrcz, Sandy Trowbridge and Joan Whi- tright. This team was quite young in re- gard to experience. As a result, most of the season was spent im- proving each player's individual skills. If these people continue to im- prove their game, Eau Claire could be a contender for the regional championship in a couple of years. Sawatzki Row 1, L to R: Cooky Dyrcz, Sandy Trowbridge, Bruce Ronk, Shelli Ashby, Wendi Leitz, Paul Kirby. Row 2: Joan Whitright, Jerry Timmreck, Art Keene, Matt Ronk, Rene SanCar- tier, Coach Sawatzki Zrack TRACK Row 1 L to R: Coach John Moore, Victor Wright, John Wright, Roman Gonzalez, Herman Pollard, Kevin Moore. Row 2: John Morgan, Dennis Wooden, Dennis Davis, Dean Disterheft, Bill Kublic, Coach Dyson. Row 1 L to R: Joni Rudley, Tonja Wright, Laronda Kelly, Mary Banks, Casandra Ford, Row 2: Rashonda Jackson, Malinda Reese, Mildred Vincent, Bridgette Head, Pam Barnes, Sabrina Stockberger, Leantonette Williams. Row 3: Yalonda Walker, Coach Frey, LaToya Howard. 91 Equestrian Zeam Our team was small again this year but we kept our opponents on their toes. Chris Dohm was our high point rider, with 7 first, 3 second, 2 third, and 2 fourth placings. Pat Churchill was next with 3 second, 3 third, 1 fourth, 2 sixth, and 1 seventh place. Chris and Pat rode 2 man relay and placed 1 third and 2 seconds. Good ride you two! Suzie Lange had 3 seventh places and played sixth in 2 man relay with Dona Edwards. We are losing Cookie to the class of '85. It's been fun Cookie, Best of Luck to you. Thanks to all of you, Linda Dohm Chris Dohm 92 Suzie Lange Dona Edwards Varsity football Cheerleaders Row 1, L. to R: Shelli Ashby, Rene San Cartier, Angie Ruiz. Row 2: Capt. Candace Dewey, Cooky Dyrcz. Row 3: Traci Stilwell, Lisa Pyatt. Row 4: Dawn Bjes. junior Varsity football Cheerleaders Row 1, L to R: Barbra Youngblood, Wendy Leitz, Joy Yarbrough. Row 2: Robin Robertson, Elaina Morris, Tracy Ashby, Shelli Ashby, Shelli Burkett. Row 3: Sabrina Stockberger 93 Row 1, L. to R: Tracie Stilwell, Denise Mitchell, Wendi Leitz. Row 2, L. to R: Tonja Wright, Lisa Pyatt. Not Pictured: Dawn Bjes. Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders junior Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders Row 1, L. to R: Barbra Youngblood, Shelly Burkett. Row 2, L. to R: Sheila Miranda, Pam Barnes, Robin Robertson, Elaina Morris. 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Dohm Sams Parris Upholstery Country Neighbors Roadside Market Zhe 1985 yearbook staff would like to express it’s thanks to the following people for mak ing this book possible-. finances Our Advertising Patrons Zhe students of Sau Claire High School Understanding and Co-operation fos ten’s Publishing Co. — Alike Kowe, Pep. Zhe yearbook Staff dor supervising and patience — Barbara Deja Photography Photographer Student Photographers ffack Baker Steve Burehard and Allan Wolf Zhanks, ffoan, Angie, the yearbook Staff Autographs Autographs Autographs