Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 224 of the 1979 volume:

1978-79 events centered around more student involvement in activities such as powderpuff football, the square dance, and the returning of Mangy Lion which broadened experiences for all. It became a “year of firsts for Central students. New courses such as advanced placement in English and Art and new clubs like Quill and Scroll and Math helped offer more choices. Acquiring new friends, exploding with Blazer rowdiness and expanding personal awareness circled and swirled to mold the people within. “Heel, Toe, Hop. Hop. Hop! ’ leads bunny hoppers into an untagleable maze. a Y7©Q[? ©(? {?fl[?0t3s Fall 8,9 Spirit Week 10.11 Finian's Rainbow 20-23 Dances 24, 25 Winter 26, 27 Rovvdie Power 28, 29 Fads n' Fashions 34, 35 Student Activities Intramurals 44 Spring 42, 43 Daily Life 46-51 Prom 60-63 Commencement 66-69 Community 72-73 National Local Issues 74, 75 Football 12-15 Boys' Tennis Volleyball 16,17 Cross Country 18,19 Boys' Basketball 30-32 Girls' Basketball 33 Girls' Swimming 38. 39 Boys' Swimming 40.41 Athletics Wrestling 44, 45 Boys' Track 52, 53 Gilrs’ Track 54, 55 Girls' Tennis Scholarships 56, 57 Softball Golf 58. 59 Baseball 64, 65 Social Studies 76,77 English 84, 85 Science 88, 89 Math 90, 91 Art 98. 99 Foreign Language 94,95 Aoxctemccs P.E. Driver's Ed. 96. 97 Business 108,109 Home Ec. 110, 111 Industrial Arts 112,113 Career Center 114,115 Student Council 78, 79 NHS 80, 81 Publications 82, 83 Speech Deca 86, 87 Math. Quill and Scroll 92,93 Ctuhs Thespians 100,101 Band 102,103 Orchestra 104,105 Choir 106.107 Pep Club Cheerleaders 116,117 Central Administration 120.121 H.S. Administration 122,123 Faculty 124-130 Staff 131 Vto-fiU Sophomores 132-143 Juniors 144-153 Seniors 154-173 Advertising 174-210 Index 211-213 ctvice Closing 214-216 Explosive seniors display their handle with care T-shirts, an addition to senior activities. Innovative A.P. English class, taught by Mr. Young allows students to gain college credit. Searching for a good tune to munch to. Corrina Charles. Sherry Oritz and Dave Jessie choose YMCA. Pioneer members of the Boy’s X- country team. Kate Helm. Betsy Johnson, and Wendy Kerich workout. Computing a problem are Doug Reed. Brian Dimos, John See. Mike Monteith. Berta Pardo and Mr. Smith. GGd© 2 Introduction year of new and changing things was the atmosphere which enhanced Elkhart Central High School. Major and minor developments harmonized together. Although these changes were often overshadowed by everyday routine, they portrayed a primary role in molding Elkhart Central and the people within it. Many facets of the school were affected. Some changes produced positive results and in turn bettered those involved while others detracted from the general atmosphere. Several new clubs and classes expanded the scope of the school day. An addition of four new clubs widened the activities available. Three clubs—Philosophy, Quill and Scroll and Math—provided an opportunity for the more intelligent students to broaden their knowledge. Hump Day, a 'wild and crazy' club, was established to continue the tradition of celebrating the middle of the week. While Quill and Scroll and Math Club prospered, Philosophy and Hump Day Clubs dwindled in their popularity as tbe year rolled on. For the first time, Advanced Placement classes in English and Art were added to the curriculum to offer further possibilities. “A.P. English has been really helpful in preparing me for college,” commented Peg See. Hopefully I will be able to test out of some freshmen courses.” Due to the positive reception, more departments may consider adding such courses as this in the future. These additions in curriculum and clubs have contributed a new dimension to the relationship of the student and the school. Football was made more interesting (at least for the guys) in the first co- ed gym classes. Ready for the NHS Trike-a-thon. Sandra Boyd tests the mechanics and sturdiness of her trike. Introduction 3 Senior football players Kelly Custer. Choler. Bob LeDonne, Marty Williams. Scott Rodgers. Bob Clark, Curtis Hill. Dave Thomas and Mike Bruce Atkinson. Joe Peterka. Coach Donnell. Dale Swihart. John Greg Parrish. Gerald Johnson. Frank Ihnken display the Mangy Lion with Kurth. Tim Fara. Dave Pairitz. Bill Vamelli. Jeff Lyons. Jimmy Kurth. Pat Buddrus, Jim Harness. Blazer Country Pride. Powderpuff football is a little rougher than expected, but Senior girls manage to emerge victorious. (Above) With ease, Dan Glanders aims accurately for a free throw shot. Hands together in spirited applause, the Blazer cheering section is led by Tim Fara. PQ-CSoaCPDQS pirit induced by Blazer fans was mainly channeled towards getting together and having a rowdie time as well as supporting athletic activities. One event which uplifted and sparked spirit prior to the actual gametime of the Central Memorial football game, was the girl’s powderpuff football game in which the seniors decked the juniors with their powerful offense. Male cheerleaders dressed out in full uniform often stole the crowd’s attention with their shenanigans. This was also accompanied by the usual activities surrounding Spirit Week. An indirect outcome of this mania was Central romping Memorial in a 21-0 win bringing back the Mangy Lion. The prestigious lion became the newest old addition to the decor of the Student Center, a first in three years. During basketball season a new facade of spirit was inducted as Blazer fans incorporated Dress-up Night. Opposing team fans were often overwhelmed at the sight of Central students parading in togas, combat uniforms, paper hats and cowboy and Indian costumes. Introduction 5 During a miniature birthday party, Guy Biddle and Dawn Hosterman present Ellen Skinner with Wilbur . A restful moment is spent by Brian Wetzel and |udy Kane in a quiet setting at Island Park. Getting in the final ride of the season. Sheila McNeile and Margaret Pelton head for home. 6 Introduction Supervising Kate Helm and Marilyn Melkus is Dave Lorenz, participating in washing cars. Glad smiles are worn by Karen Roll. Renee letter. Pattie Glasgow. Julie Elliot and Linda Steffen. The cascading swirl of water fans behind |oel Putnam as he skillfully maneuvers himself on one ski. M any recreational activities drew students away from television sets and in turn created closer friendships as well as providing entertainment. Jogging and all forms of skiing became the most popular pastime for many Central students and faculty. Loaded ski racks were spotted on many cars in the parking lot in hopes of a heavy snowfall. The school was converted into an indoor track after school as avid student and faculty runners jogged through the halls of learning. This activity served to bridge the gap between student and teacher. The recent change in a Michigan law which raised the drinking age to 21, caused an interruption in normal weekend happenings of partiers. Other means of obtaining liquor were soon devised by some students. Friday and Saturday parties for some continued as a major form of entertainment. Along with many organized activities students still found time to just get together with each other. Whether talking about heated issues or listening to a favorite album, these times became the most enjoyable and memorable. Introduction 7 The colorful panaroma of fall surrounds Mike Wambaugh. lim Clements and Sara Moore as they discuss current issues. Adorned in his IU shirt, Dan McNeile spends a lazy fall afternoon hard at work raking leaves. Remnants of flopping in I to Brenda Busse, jcj n W Renee Street. � 8 Fall Standing in one of the more colorful areas of downtown Elkhart are Todd North, Lisa Vite. and Karen Minelli. enjoying the fall colors. Mr. and Mrs. Great Pumpkin invite Rick Bums. Scott Gude. Barb Donavan, and Amy Qeaveland to spend Halloween with them. Although the fall was infiltrated by school, students were able to set aside time to enjoy the beauty and sereneness of this multi-colored season. On many occasions an early sign of spring fever blossomed into fall fever as many students prefered to wallow within nature rather than their studies. Yet some students, like Beth Batten, were unable to find sufficient time to enjoy the beauty of fall. Beth expresses her regret in the following poem: WHERE HAS ALL THE TIME GONE What has happened to the time I once had; The time I cherished so— The beautiful, fragile minutes and hours That died, when touched, like wildflowers. A time when I had time for things Like taking walks and wading streams. Time to think and time to know How green grass smells where warm winds blow. I needed time to know myself, A shy elusive stranger. 1 tried so hard to catch and hold The thing that makes us all grow old. The peaceful sun glides down behind the trees that surround Indiana Lake relinquishing the last moments of faj . Fall 9 Participants in Little Kids Day, Helen Pratt. Regina Gray. Tina Marrick. Renee Street. Doug Warner. Charlie Rose. Terry Biddle. Arnee Love. Lola Mason. Rhonda Gibson. Lisa Cornish. Leslie Whitner. Lynn Havlish. and Rae Ann Dodge, show their spirit as well as have a whompin good time. In the waning moment of the biggest game of the season, Blazer fans sweep the sky with their blue pom- poms and jubilantly inform Memorial that the Mangy Lion is returning home. More interested in her sucker than her English assignment. Carrie McKee lets loose a big grin. � r Mr. B. “Whips the Charger horse on the N.H.S. float. Accompanying Mr. B. is Lori Stickel. Chris Quinn, and Mike Pritchard. by Me Me Chung 7 CVI UZ (m£ Powder Puff adds to spirit in 21-0 romp over Chargers As the years roll by Spirit Week becomes a tradition that blurs into bittersweet memories. But for a number of reasons, Spirit Week '78 was special. The week began on a spirited note with Overall and Hat Day. Hats and overalls were adorned by teachers as well as students. To make the short school week complete, the first annual Powder Puff football game was held between the senior and junior girls under the lights of Rice Field. After weeks of “intensive practice and the aide of several guys who were kind enough to donate their cheerleading and coaching service, the senior girls expertly stole the victory by winning 13-0. On Thursday, the numerous clubs and organizations spent the day stuffing chicken wire in order to participate in the Spirit Parade that evening. At 6:00 p.m. the floats and streamer-streaked cars proceeded down Main Street. The bonfire which followed displayed the ignited Blazer spirit. The evening of truth finally arrived. The question in Blazer fans' minds was, “Will this be the year?” The Blazer team was not going to disappoint them. The packed stands went wild and crazy” as the determined Blazer team scored one phenomenal touchdown after another, not budging once to give Memorial a fighting chance. Blazer fans poured onto the field at the close of the game with a 21-0 victory. All the preparations had finally paid off and the senior football players brought back Mangy! Spirit Week 11 by Jeff Vamos W: pounding dummies boost blue effort to 16th state rank For 21 graduating seniors on the football team, it would seem that alUhe evidently aimless pounding of steel dummies, sore muscles, tape wrapping, and all those smelly-dirty T-shirts brought home to mom have paid off. Coach Tom Kurth's gridders finished their season at 7-3. Throughout the post, and mid-season. Kurlh made it a point to stress the fact that the seniors were the best group of people I've ever worked with. We were quite happy that they could finish the season on a winning note, having a fine football team, and 1 think that it was a big credit to them. And. indeed they finished on a very positive note. Crosstown rival Memorial was put to shame when Central ran off the field, arms raised in jubilation, a 21-0 victor in the final game of the season. Among other achievements were their 16th state ranking, and their second position in the N.I.C. With a very balanced roster, there were no superstars. The team concept was. and still is the most stressed philosophy in Kurth’s book of football. Leading the scoring for a successful year was receiver Frank Kurth with 75 points (33 PATs). Second among total points was leading rusher Kelly Custer with 66. Defensively. Gerald Johnson and Jim Kelly played important roles. Johnson had 12 sacks, and Kelly had 8 interceptions. Quarterback David Thomas passed for a total of 16 touchdowns for 897 yards. Using blocking from Bob Clark. Jim Harness effectively sweeps to the right. 12 Football Mike Ihnken leads an offensive drive while Dave Thomas excecutes a play. As other Blazer defensive men penetrate the Memorial line, Joe Peterka and Scott Rodgers get to the QB. With pressure exerted by South Bend Riley lineman, quarterback Dave Thomas passes off. With a 21-0 victory over Memorial. Tim Fara hugs Amy White as Gerald Johnson gets a victory splash. Football 13 VARSITY FOOTBALL—Front Row: Coach McCollough. Tony Young, Curtis Hill. Kelly Custer. Jim Harness. Greg Parrish, Dave Thomas. Bill Choler. Bob LeDonne. Bruce Atkinson. Row 2: Coach Kurth. Coach Peterson, Brook Nordstrom. Jeff Lyon. Bob Clark, Mike Ihnken, Scott Rodgers. Frank Kurth, Gerald Johnson. Dale Swihart, Dave Paritz, Randy Voelkert, Row 3: Coach Mathias. Ted McAleer. Larry Nellist, Jim Kelly. Vito Palumbo. Tim Fara, Marty Donnell. Jim Williams. Pat Buddrus, John Vamelli, Mike Wain, Brian Sinon, Back Row: Coach Osborne. Scott Gude, Shawn Edgerton, Frank Woodly, Joe Peterka. George Berkshire. Trent Bias. Tracy Ellison, Rick Gordy. Chris Coley. Mark Fioritto. Sidney Mayes. Mike Warren. J.V. FOOTBALL—Front Row: Todd Tice, Jeff Moore, Dave Lessie, Todd Dygert. Terry Eakle, Jerry Lundy. Todd Pairitz, Gary Harris. Brian Bolby. Row 2: Coach Mathias. Marty Baird. Mark Eash. Tim Calvert, Jeff McGlinchey. Paul Brown. Bruce Davis. Mark Yeakey, Tim Calvert, Joey Hudnall, Joe Thomas. Row 3: Coach Osborne. Craig Lochmandy. Carl Ford. Tom Clark. Steve McManime, Greg Glanders. Matt McWhorter. Kevin Donnell. Jack Danner. Kenneth Curry, Eric Wambaugh, Jamie Bean, Back Row: Chris Wymann. Craig Rogers. Chip Estep. Rick Immel, Randy Lombardy. Buddy James. Carey Lehman. Terry O'Neil. Ted Galoozis. Steve Douglas. Chris Dygert. 14 Football The Blazer defense explodes into action allowing double figure scores on only two occasions. by Jeff Vamos De£e i4€, cut Effective JV squad achieves five shut-out Accolades were handed to several individuals on the football team for their outstanding athletic accomplishments. With four gridmen, Thomas, Kurth. Curtis Hill, and Johnson named to the all NIC first team, Central made their individual mark upon area football. Also, the Associated Press awarded honorable mention to Bob Clark. Scott Rodgers, and Mark Fioritto. With a 7-2 overall record and a 7-2 conference record to their names, the junior Varsity Football Squad held their own in area football action. The team, sporting some quick, large, hardhitting underclassmen and juniors had a good opportunity to have an undefeated season. The two losses dealt to the team were decided in the final two minutes of play. A 52-0 rout of Michigan City Elston and a 8-7 victory over Memorial rounded out a successful season for the ).V. Blazers. The team's defense proved so effective that they achieved five shut-outs. FOOTBALL ECHS OPP FW Snider 21 28 SB Adams 21 6 MC Elston 30 6 SB Riley 35 0 Penn (OT) 14 17 SB LaSalle 49 7 SB St. Joe 28 14 Mishawaka 13 22 SB Washington 39 8 Memorial 21 0 Conference place: 2nd Season record: 7-3 A swarming Blazer defense mounts a stoppage of South Bend Riley. Football 15 by Jeff Vamos Kate Helm (Zatt eience 7itte Tennis team ties in conference, volleyballers lose sectional bid ror Coach Russ Busse and his tennis team it was a year of firsts. The early season defeat of South Bend Riley sent the tennis team on their way to unquestionably, the best season in Central’s eight year tennis history. “Riley definitely gave us a lift in terms of confidence and attitude, Busse conceded. Another first achieved by the tennis team was their defeat of Memorial. Although Memorial overcame Central in a regular season matchup, Central gained vengeance with their win during sectional play. Also, for the first year, Busse’s Racquetmen were dominant in the N.I.C. The team shared conference glory with South Bend Riley. Central, with aspirations to set another first—a sectional crown—blazed past preliminary and semi- final rounds on their way toward a final confrontation. But, a sectional crown was not to be; Central’s hopes were thwarted by a talented Concord team. One plus one equals one if you’re referring to the '78 girls’ Volleyball team. A group of athletes that were somewhat split in practice fused together on the court to compile one of the best season records in recent years. Competing in a touch N.I.C. conference was no easy task. Nevertheless, the Blazers didn’t give up. Once again they reigned as city campions by defeating Memorial 2-0. The girls reached their peak of the season during the Concord Invitational when they gave state champion S.B. Adams a run for their money before falling to them in a close three game match. They went on into te consolation match to defeat Memorial again. Hoping for a chance at the sectional crown, the spikers were soon disappointed when they lost to Jimtown in the first round of competition. SB A cairns SB LaSalle Nort Bremen Memorial Penn Mishawaka Concord SB Washington Conference Place: 1st Sectional: 2nd Season record: 10-3 Concentrating on his serve. Dou Miller sets the pace for another match at number one doubles. 16 Boys’Tennis Volleyball In a desperation shot, Patti Matz flicks the ball over her head, as Myra Bartlett looks on. VOLLEYBALL Goshen Wawasee Bethany Northwood Marian Concord Memorial Penn Mishawaka SB Washington Northridge SB Riley SB Clay SB Adams SB LaSalle MC Elston ECHS OPP 2 1 2 0 2 0 2 1 1 2 0 2 2 0 2 1 0 2 0 2 2 0 1 2 0 2 1 2 0 2 2 0 TENNIS—Front Row: Tom Tueting. Busse. Mike Merchant, Tim Bob Alexander. Jim Peterman. Doug Ledman. Bill Haut, Dave Lorenz. Miller. Back Row: Coach Russ VOLLEYBALL—Front Row: Coach Kika Brown, Pricilla Broadbent. Stacy Wenzel, Laura Schurwonn, Brenda Busse, Myra Bartlett. Row 2: Lori Fisher, Noreen Cwidak. Patti Matz, Rita Burkey. Vicki Lee, Row 3: Mary Kramer. Julie Campbell, Barb Pairitz, Margaret Pelton, Caroline Clemens. Back Row: Nat Hossler, Barb James, Marilyn Melkus, Sheila McNeile, Chris Smith. Mary White. Rita Scott. Senior captain Jim Peterman, a key in the number two singles slot, dips low for a return. Si Boys’Tennis Volleyball 17 An extra kick is needed by Jerry “Just a little farther” Jeff Vamos Schrock to keep the competition keeps telling himself as he increases behind. his pace. With 2% miles behind him. Scot Slaughter hits the last quarter and heads for home. CROSS COUNTRY CROSS COUNTRY—Front Row: ECHS OPP Dave Heinhuis. Betsy Johnson. Greg SB Adams 17 42 Gaskill. Dan Perron. Shaun Cory. Memorial 17 45 Jeff Vamos. Jerry Schrock. Back Mishawaka 17 45 Row: Luke Baldwin. Kate Helm. MC Elston 20 40 Brian Devaney. Doug Zehr. Steve SB Washington 20 40 Nystrand. Scott Nystrand. Scot Penn 19 38 Slaughter. Wendy Kerich. Mark SB Clay 19 44 Madigan. Manager Bruce Basset. SB LaSalle 20 38 SB Riley 18 38 Sectional place: 1st Regional place: 1st State place: 3rd Overall Record: 9-0 18 Cross Country Ahead of I he pack, junior Doug Zehr slrides for the finish. |unior Steve Nyslr.ind displays the form that led the team to a regional championship n___ State Third in state disappoints harriers bv |eff Vamos Hold your head up. guys. offered a fan. A down and dejected cross country team took to the awards stands to receive bronze medallions. After the trauma and excitement of a state meet, the Blazer Cross Country Team was not at all satisfied with their third place finish. They didn't get out like I had hoped they would. commented Coach Marshall Sellers. Although. Sellers knew that the team did not perform up to capacity in the meet, he was both disappointed and optimistic, for six of the seven men which filled the top seven spots in 1978 will be back in 1979. The starting point of the season began at the traditional Portage Hokum Karem (an invitational), where the Blazers toted home a first place trophy. From here on. the team's ever growing talent snowballed. After the Hokum Karem. the team entered another undefeated dual season. Sellers is presently the winningest coach in Indiana, with an overall record of 72-0 since 1970. Other major achievements were: first place in the junior division of the Bloomington Invitational, first class AAA in the Fort Wayne South Side Invitational, seventh in the prestigious Ill-iana Classic, first place in the IHSAA Elkhart Sectional, first place in the IHSAA Fort Wayne Regional, and of course, the third place state finish. Although, the team boasted very good depth, it did not go without many achievements by individuals: Doug Zehr. with a string of duals under his belt, placed second only to Dave Painter (state runner-up) in the Regional and was named all conference, along with Jeff Vamos. Steve Nystrand finished in the top ten in the Regional. Team Captain Mark Madigan was named most valuable senior at the awards banquet, and Shaun Cory was named most improved runner. Other top runners were: Dave Heinhuis. Scot Slaughter, and Jerry Schrock. During a dual meet with SB Riley, terry Schrock and Jeff Vamos gel i quick start. Cross Country 19 Swinging their partners in one of the many musical numbers are Doug Warner. Susie Miller. Linda Ewing, and Steve Gruber as the rest of the cast looks on. With uplifted voices and arms. Regina Gray. Stacy 9ummers. Anna Glassburn. Randy Ahmann. Vicky Lawrence. Joe Peterka. Deb Kelsey, and Doug Warner sing exuberantly. Gospel singers Ryan Burdin. Regina Fray. Vicky Lawrence, and Cynthia Hill, test the audience on their knowledge of the begats. The entire cast of Finian's Rainbow applauds as Mike Tetzlaff. Vicki Atwater. Susie Miller, and Doug Warner dance their way through a 20 Finian’s Rainbow number. Cast members in the background are Cathy Stephenson. Janice Wagner. Elaine Fair. Stacy Summers. Sue Frahm. Vicky Lawrence. Carolyn Hammes. Renee Street. Derrilyn Williams. Mary Sue Miller. Tom Stewart. Deb Kelsey. Joe Peterka. Anna Glassburn. Ross Burdin. Linda Ewing. Kathryn Wells, Sarah Hammes, Randy Ahmann. Mary Harms. Joe Shanholt. Becky Wise. Matthew Parading in their colorful costumes. Janice Wagner and Sue Frahm attend the auction. °y Mary White Og seems just as amazed as the audience that his magic works. t e Og, gospel singers enchant audience with jubilation There is always enough time while rolling tobacco for Gwen Ewart, Cynthia Hill. Linda Ewing. Susie Miller, and Vicky Lawrence to sing. TTie townspeople, dressed in their Sunday finest look on as Sharon and Woody say their vows. Lawrence. Kip Phillips. Cynthia Hill. Deb Lawrence. Sheila Braken. Gwen Ewart. Cheryl Crume. Regina Gray, and Betsy Davis. The “Old Devil Moon alights the love of Woody and Sharon as they serenade each other. Finian’s Rainbow 21 Adding extra emotion, Pat Klarecki rehearses the scene for the fifth time. Designing sets and running the light booth is just two ways in which Tim Schenk used his talents in helping to put on Finian's Rainbow. Cast members Susie Miller. Sheila Bracken, Linda Ew'ing. and Elaine Fair can not quite decide which way to Glockamorra. Set construction is largely the responsibility of the Technical Theater class. The class members are Mark Yeakey. Dan Moorehead. Anna Glassburn. Deb Lawrence. Linda Nussbaum. Cindy Koontz. Dave Yoder, Todd Flynn, Rita Stone. Rob Shinn. Kevin Frisby. teacher Miss Menzel. Brad Stahl. Susie Best. Jennete Minelli. Mark Chapman. Phil Reese. Joe Shanholt. Tim Schenk. Jeff McGlinchey. Lynn Havlish. and Fred Dick. 22 Finian’s Rainbow by Mary White Cante and yet it cUu} Total effort makes 'Finian' successful play The ‘Old Devil Moon shone brightly over Central auditorium as an inexperienced but close” cast presented E. Y. Harburg and Fred Sardy’s “Finian’s Rainbow.” “A total effort is what made the show go. It’s not just the leads, or the chorus, or the stage crew, or the technical crew, it’s all of them put together,” stated Miss Menzel, first year director. Following week after week of the sometimes gloom and doom set building, line learning, dancing, and singing that made up rehearsals the show finally came together as opening night approached, that’s one of the most exciting parts,” commented lead Vicki Atwater. The last few days of rehearsals when everything falls into place makes all the work worthwhile.” Yet, before the cast members knew it, the long hours of hard work were behind and opening night was upon them. As the auditorium filled, the actors chased away nervousness at the cast meeting where Miss Menzel played the role of coach and “fired everyone up for the show. From the time the orchestra struck the first note the play unfolded into an evening of fun for audience, stage and technical crews, and cast alike. Things don’t look right until you get an audience, stated Larry Crump who played the comical role of Og. They’re what make the actors sparkle.” Mike Tetzloff as Finian, Vicki Atwater as Sharon, Tom Stewart as Woody, Sheila Bracken as Susan, Larry Crump as Og, and Ryan Burdin as Senator Rawkins portrayed the major roles ably and enthusiastically. Forty-three students who helped with set construction and worked on the stage crews, light and sound crews. We were like one big happy family,” stated Miss Menzel who was often referred to as Mom by many of the cast members. It was a great experience,” claimed Vicki Atwater, “not only because of the play we worked so hard to put on but because of the lasting friendships made.” Despite the aid of the three sheriffs. Joe Shanholt, Kevin Frisby. and Jim Schneider, and Sharon. Woody is unable to get up after being hit on the head. Finian’s Rainbow 23 by Me Me Chung Z 4 tCi t Disco craze and hokey-pokey catches on Dance, Dance. Dance. Keep on dancing! was the main objective of many people as they boogied through the year. Discomania became a craze as more and more stu- dents strayed from rock-n-roll dances to discoing. Guys as well as girls stepped to the beat because they were able to follow and enjoy the more structured dancing. This new spirit of moving to the music was uplifted through dances sponsored by the Senior Class and Pep Club. The Sadie Hawkins Dance sponsored by Student Council brought couples dressed in matching multi- patched Lil-Abner and Daisy Mae costumes ready to be hitched by the light of the silvery moon. Christmas Enchantment” shimmered of girls encased in flowing semi-formal attire with tbeir dates equaling them in appearance of suits. Christ- mas dance couples also boogied romantically to Runner in a winter magic atmosphere. A new but old-fashioned type of footstom- pin' reverie was introduced to the Central students by the Senior Class in the form of a square dance. Guys and gals promenaded their way through a fun-filled night. For many people the hokey-pokey brought forth an all around feeling of togetherness and just plain fun! Disco Trent Bias and Valerie Komecki get on down as they dip to the music. 24 Dances Silting among the hay and animals are Patience Sanders and her farmer hoy date. Parley man right and left” is what Kathleen O'Connell. Brad Stahl. Tami Mellinger. Jeff Birred. Nina Free. Jay Cavitt. Jodi Douglas and David Heinhuis attempt to do. (Middle left) Adequately dressed, jean Schurwonn and John Singleton promenade to caller Lemar Newman. A period of relaxation is spent by Dave Thomas. Mike Inkhen. Tracy Ledman and Linda Stephenson. With a flip of the wrist. Craig Starkweather twirls Linda Ewing into a disco move. Dances 25 Foreign students |eff Birrell and Ken “Shovels won’t do,” says Tammy Inoue laugh over their first glimpses Frye as she uses a tractor to plow of snow. out her driveway. I ■ 26 Winter Through the original efforts of an enthusiastic fan. the Blazer man was sculptured with finis. Silhouetted against the afternoon winter sky. sits an unknown student. Overwhelmed by the snowbanks. Mike Dukes and Eric Haitsma take a break between classes. by Me Me Chung tyiiti.., and. i uwel it Abundant snow and low temperatures plague Midwest but don't hamper school timetable The winter of ‘79 emerged and departed inconspicuously in comparison to the explosive Blizzard of '78. The seemingly never ending snowdays of last year was reduced to one snowday. and students woke up to dark mornings hoping for a repeat of '78. Despite the lack of snowdays. the winter skies provided enough snowfalls for winter recreation. Skiing, lobaggoning and snowmobiling were popular forms for friends to get together. There could have been more snow, but it was a fun winter. commented Mark Clementz. For two senior guys, building snowmen was not enough challenge and during the only snowday. Dan South and Tim Schenk became extremely creative and built a life-size corvette. “It took us five hours, but it was the funniest thing we did all winter. stated Dan South. Through their creative efforts. Dan and Tim's snowmobilized corvette gained national recognition. Winter 27 ‘R codie PauA i Spirit redirects to positive ends as season unfolds by Me Me Chung and Mary White Highdi-highdi-highdi-ho: wiggly-waggly, wiggly- wo. Raise your hands up to the sky, cause the Central Blazers are shooting by. No. this is not your typical two bits” cheer, but it served the purpose of exciting Blazer fans and inducing Blazermania. “Went to state in '78, doing fine in ’79!” another popular cheer, echoed from the student section to every corner of North Side Gymnasium. Although there was controversy between the administration and the student body over the lack of discretion in the content of cheers, spirit abounded. The cheers transcended from vulgar obscenities to Amen!, Amen! as the season progressed. Blazer spirit uplifted and unfolded with the improvement of the late-blooming basketball team. Despite the lack of enthusiasm from adults. Central fans let everyorie know who was the best team around! As the sectional rolled around. Blazer fans originated the cheer, “Heyyy you, over there. Check it out up there!” as they pointed to the '78 State finalist banner in hopes of another trip down the road to Indianapolis. Images of blue and white dots and faces combine to promote the student body loyalty. 28 Row'die Power Rowdic Power brings the packed stands to their jet as tliey aQticgp Being the first to cut the net at Sectionals is a well deserved feat for Dan The Man Glanders. The spirit of Blazer Country is celebrated with a derby intermingled with schoolwork by Pam Quirk. With the Sectional trophy in hand. Warren Lawson expresses his exuberation with a hoopla. The |unior Class of ’80 struggle to complete the folding pyramid at the Banana Split eating contest. Rowdie Power 29 by Jeff Vamos After receiving an inside pass, skyhook” Jim Grandholm goes for the easy dunk. Sectawtal (Zuwwt Good shooting carries team through hard times With fond memories of their berth in the final four in 1978, the Central basketball team entered pre- season practice. The press had high hopes for the team at the outset of the season, ranking the Blazers second in the state and tenth in the nation. But, the high ranking proved false as the Blazers had some rough times following their first few games. What the press didn’t realize was that we didn’t have the guards we had in '78, and the people we did have were fairly inexperienced. They were inexperienced because we operated from an eight man rotation. Many guys came in without a lot of experience,” stated Coach George Leonakis of the Blazers’ early season play. Good shooting seemed to be the strong spot for the team that carried them through some of the times when they weren’t at their best. One of the factors which hurt the team was their amount of turnovers. One of the landmarks for the Blazers' season was actually a loss. S.B. Adams, ranked number one all season by high school polls, was definitely surprised by an outstanding Central effort. Central, after a hard fought battle lost to Adams by only a point. For the first time in many years, Central went into the sectional not favored to win. A draw that put them in the bracket opposite Penn and Memorial was only an extra boost to a fired up Blazer team. After defeating Goshen and Concord soundly, the team went into the final game against Penn ready to win. And win they did, but only by a slim margin of one point. Hopes of another state appearance arose in the minds of fans and players alike, but this was not to be. After a fine performance in the first round of regional play in which the Blazers beat Tippecanoe Valley, the team met their match. Although twice the size of ‘tiny Argos’, the Blazers were unable to overcome Argos’ quickness and were defeated soundly. 30 Basketball Muscling in for an easy lay up. James Norman works the boards in a game against MC Elston. BASKETBALL—Front Row: Manager Greg Doberenz. Jon Davis. Ben Hartman. Eddie Young. David Thomas. Brian Miller. Darrell Pittman. Back Row: Coach Dennis Nowicki. Coach George Leonakis. Greg Glanders. Jim Grandholm, Dan Glanders. )ames Norman. Warren Lawson. Trent Bias. Coach Nat Pittman. Senior guard Ben Hartman passes off after some pressure to set up a play. Working the ball inside. Warren Lawson tries to hit Jim Grandholm with a pass. Basketball 31 BASKETBALL ECHS OPP North wood 61 54 Merrillville (OT) 68 66 Concord 73 58 MC Elston 86 69 Kokomo 70 71 SB Clay (OT) 61 64 SB St. Joe. (OT) 63 60 Holiday Tourney 2nd SB Riley 72 55 LaPorte 65 47 Mishawaka 70 38 SB LaSalle 66 78 Goshen 54 51 SB Adams 60 61 SB Washington 55 57 Penn 60 66 Memorial 72 71 FW South 68 55 Warsaw 75 72 Season Record: 12-6 Sectional Place: 1st GIRLS BASKETBALL ECHS OPP Goshen 49 59 SB Washington 35 26 Bethany 48 15 Penn 37 36 SB LaSalle 31 56 Wawasee 39 29 Memorial 29 44 SB Clay 46 53 SB Riley 45 52 Mishawaka 51 39 MC Elston 58 35 Northridge 54 33 SB Adams 47 49 Warsaw 59 55 Holiday Tourney: 2nd Sectional: 2nd Season Record: 8-6 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL—Front Row: Coach Bill Mellish. Brenda Busse. Margaret Bean. Betsy Johnson, Laura Schurwonn. Asst. Coach Todi Velkoff. Row 2: Rita Scott. Sheila McNeile. Julie Campbell. Marilyn Melkus. Bambi Crowell. Sheryl Lowenhar. Margaret Pelton. Eva Cates. Busy in traffic, senior guard, Betsy Johnson tries to work the ball inside. 32 JV Boys’ Basketball Girls’ Basketball Pressure builds as Chris Johnson attempts a technical freethrow in a close game. As Jerry Eakle dribbles away from the defensive man. he looks for an open man inside. by Kate Helm Jeff Vamos Inconsistent play hinders hopes of sectional crown Comparing the '78 girls’ basketball team to an elevator would be appropriate, due to their season of ups and downs. Whenever the Blazers were up, the Goshen Redskins managed to hit the right button and send them down again. A squad consisting of seven returning letterwomen were looking forward to a successful season, only to lose to Goshen in the first game. The team came back with 3 wins to only 3 losses before entering the Holiday Tourney. In the first round of play they beat Memorial by 29 points; nevertheless, in the championship game Goshen brought them back down a level by beating them 54 to 48. Coming out of the tourney playing quite well the Blazers went on to win 4 out of their next 8 games, including a 59 to 55 win over defending state champion Warsaw in overtime. With hopes of a sectional crown in the making, the girls' entered the tournament confident. Drawing a bye in the first round, and a 33 point romp of Northridge in the semi-finals sent the girls into the final game against Goshen. Once again they were defeated, but not until a long hard fought battle was completed. Senior Betsy Johnson commented on the final game against Goshen, “We played a great three quarters of basketball, but they played four and that’s what gave them the game.” On the playing court wasn't the only place the team had ups and downs. They started off the season with a new assistant coach, Todi Velkoff. However, during a post season party second year head coach Bill Mellish announced his retirement. As the girl’s cagers were completing their season, Coach Nowicki’s J.V. team was busy compiling a successful season of their own. Playing with an eight man rotation, the team ended the season with a winning 12-9 record. Instrumental in a successful season for the team was their height and their ability to play as a team. JV Boys' Basketball Girls’ Basketball 33 Fashion designers and Margaret Bean know the appropriate attention attractors to bring in the spring. Snow strands some people, but it met its match when four-wheel drive came on the scene. Heightened by close-fitted jeans and high heels is Michele Stenberg as Tim Laughlin wearing the new stand-up collar and comfortable flip-flops watches with approval. 34 Fads n’Fashions Masses ol fluffy and full r.urls enhance Beth Burrows features as she adorns a favorite style. (jood 1930's hero is reincarnated, dressy fashions return again It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no ... it’s Superman zipping across the sky and movie screen revitalizing its popularity with young and old and fulfilling the American’s hero dream. Other successful movies of the year were Animal House. Up in Smoke, Halloween, Heaven Can Wait and Deerhunter, the Academy Award winning film. Top songs and entertainers covered a wide variety of tastes. Although hard rock was not a major factor in the music kingdom. Rod Stewart hit the charts with Blondes Have More Fun and If You Think I’m Sexy . Interests ranged from Donna Summer's Last Dance to the soft sedate sound of Three Times a Lady” by the Commodores. Gloria Ganner’s 1 Will Survive”, Billy Joel’s album, 52nd Street, the Bee Gees, “Hold the Line by Toto. Heart, and Foreigner widened the span of favorites. Casualness with comfort clothed many students male and female alike. Closer fitted blouses and stand up collars coordinated well with straighter- legged pants. For the rugged outdoorsy look, knickers and hiking boots were an added touch to the wardrobe. Sweaters and boots still were a major parts in providing warmth during the long winter months. With the coming of spring brought bright dazzling colors such as jade and magenta accenting Florida tans acquired during spring break. The versatility of rolled up sleeves and terry cloth tops became flattering styles. The newness of spring also challenged femininity with high skinny heeled sandals adding daintiness to narrower skirts. Another look which swayed toward more femininity was the change in hairstyles. “Curls are back” was the tune for many girls who transformed their hair from long and straight to a full permanent. Four wheel drives also became more abundant this year. They proved to be an asset during heavy snowfalls as well as a new and expensive hobby for the fellows. by Me-Me Chung Fads n' Fashion 35 With visions of a leisurely afternoon. Kathy Fuller is ready to go with her outdoorsy attire. Strength and concentration an- well displayed by Doug Harter on the rings. by Kate Helm latent a ouncU Girls' optionals go to regional, rookie guys excel Much like many other sports this year,the girls’ gymnastics team was marked by a new addition. An optional team composed of three girls competed for the first time in Blazer history. Tracy Grubb, Mickie Miller, and Cathy Fuller all performed at the advanced level. Although their season record was 1- 6. the optional girls came through with an outstanding sectional performance by qualifying all three girls for regional competition. Nevertheless, the optional level wasn't the only place where coach Deb DeBrular was blessed with talent. The beginning team which only lost one dual meet was led by sophomores Anne Blaising. Arnee Love, Mary Wenzel, junior Lana Rodino, and freshman Stacy Gude. The intermediate team which fared a 6-3 record was led by regional qualifiers Karen Roll and Linda Stephenson. As the girls were compiling a successful season on one end of the gym. the boys’ gymnastics team was busy doing much the same on the other end. It was a pleasant surprise for gymnastics coach Bill Wolf. With only three returning veterans, the year in gymnastics was one in which a good deal of the burden had to be carried by the strength of first year participants and underclassmen. The freshmen, more than Central has seen in any year, added markedly to the teams depth. The team finished the season with an impressive 6-2 dual meet record. The team started their season a bit cold, losing to the first two teams on their schedule; Northwood and Wabash. But the team made steady improvement throughout the year and didn't lose another after the two losses. The Central gymnasts capped a gratifying season by beating cross town rival Memorial. Brad Bowman, team co-captain, was a lone state participant. Award banquet MVP went to Tim Ginther who was also a co-captain. by Kate Helm by Jeff Vamos 36 Gymnastics Executing a fine straddle. Tracy Crubb holds her stance on the bottom bar. GYMNASTICS—Front Row: Coach Bill Wolf. Asst. Steve Rossi. Row 2: Tim Ginther. Brad Bowman. Mark Phegley. Kurt Boyd, John Edlund. Mark Taylor. Mike Stees. Doug Harter. Mike Pritchard. Years of ballet are well put to use as Una Rodino performs with grace on the balance beam. Displaying the perfect form which got him to state. Brad Bowman plans his next move. GIRLS’ GYMNASTICS—Front Row: Asst. Chris Rhodda. Cathy Fuller. Mickie Miller. Mary Wenzel. Lynn Mulgrew. Arnee Love. Karen Roll. Coach Deb DeBrular. Row 2: Jodi Douglas. Stacy Gude, Lana Rodino. Nina Free. Michelle Martin. Lynn Rozema. Row 3: Linda Stephenson. GIRLS’ GYMNASTICS ECUS OPP Hamilton 2 0 Tip. Valley- 2 0 East Noble 1 2 North wood 2 1 Wawasee 2 1 Jimtown 0 3 Concord 3 0 Memorial 2 1 S.B. Adams 1 2 A crazy and upside down world are just a part of what Tim Ginther has to deal with in his bar routine. Gymnastics 37 SWIMMING—Front Row: Pally Hayes. Lisa Cappeletti. Kim Young. Marianne Arko. Marcia Banks. Mic.kie Miller. Lynn Altemeyer. Row 2: Sandy Searcy. Kelly Brenniman. Mandy Hossler. Lisa Phelps. Krislie Sabo. Pam Furgeson. Tammy Stone. Stacy Gude. Nancy Arko. Mary Dobson, ioanne Pelton. Row 3: Lynn Dusthimer. Maureen Laughlin. Moria Zilm. Nina Free. Lynn Mulgrew. Margo Method. Michelle Pixey. Ruthann Volkert. Djuana Barns, Cathy Nolan. Row 4: Karen Leeth. Lanie Mossey. Diane Schlundt. Deb Fenlon. Tracy Pfaff. Linda Comer. Tracy Grubb. Kathlenn Laughlin. Barb Best. Sherry Sirko. Kathy Brown. GIRLS' SWIMMING ECUS OPP S.B. Washington 134 32 Penn 52 31 Memorial 114 58 M.C. Elston 106 66 S.B. Adams 115 56 S B. Riley 103 69 Mishawaka 111 61 S B. LaSalle 108 64 S.B. Clay 97 74 Tippecanoe 108 t 4 Wawasee 110 62 Goshen 108 64 Culver 110 61 Highland 110 62 Concord 10t) 66 Season record: 14-1 Sectional: 1st Diving Invite: 1st. 1.338.35 pis. While coming up for a breath. Mandy Hossler eyes the finish line. 38 Girls’ Swimming With only one person in the state ranked above her. Tracy Grubb executes another perfect dive. by Kate Helm Blue Increased number of freshmen help push upperclassmen Stroking toward the finish line. Pam Ferguson leaves waves as well as her opponents behind. I magine yourself getting up to go to school at 6:(X) am and diving into a pool of ice cold water. That sounds like something only an insane person or a dedicated alhlete would do. Nevertheless, if a member of the girls' swim team was asked about it, her reply would be that it was nothing out of the ordinary. Morning practices, high goals, a close team, hard work and a hand full of outstanding and dedicated swimmers all add up to a 14-1 dual meet season. This was the accomplishment of one of the youngest, but best swim teams to ever splash into Central. A team composed of twice as many freshmen as seniors (12-6) certainly didn't seem to have a lack of experience. Many attitudes and feelings were aroused because of the number of freshmen on the team, but according to members of the Blue Wave, it didn't hurt the team at all. Nina Free. Deb Fenton, and Marianne Arko all agreed that the underclassmen added spirit and enthusiasm. These high point recipients for their respective classes also agreed that the freshmen pushed upperclassmen, thus milking their times better. But the Blue Wave did more than just swim. Divers Mickie Miller. Tracy Grubb. Tracy Pfaff, and Linda Comer under the direction of Diving Coach Chuck Best were hard to beat. Grubb, a junior, set a new city record of 290.15 for six dives, but she didn't stop there. After finishing second to Nancy Amos from Wawasee in the sectional, Tracy came back at the state meet by finishing an overwhelming second, and she wasn't alone. Senior Miller also made herself known as an outstanding diver by winning the Diving Invite, finishing 4th in the sectional, and an outstanding 7th in the state. Also placing at state were freshman Tammy Stoner in the 200 yd. freestyle and the 400 free relay of Stoner. Stacy Gude. Nancy Arko and senior co-captain Marianne Arko. Not only were the swimmers rewarded for their many accomplishments, but Coach Karen Leeth was named the outstanding girls' swim coach in Indiana. Girls’ Swimming 39 tfook Swimmers rank 18th in the state by Jeff Vamos T he word goal'' is a very important word in the vocabulary of swimming coach Ted Foland. From the first pre-season practice on. high goals and aspirations for each individual swimmer bounced around in Foland's mind. “It's amazing how many times you start a program each year and you put out goals, and many swimmers say 'I can't do that.' But, eventually, halfway through the season, they realize that they can actually meet their goals.” Seemingly, it would be hard to deny that the team didn't reach its established goals. Although the team was stocked with somewhat inexperienced underclassmen, the team succeeded in compiling a 10-4 overall record against some very strong opponents. The team finished fifth overall in a very tough conference field. Outstanding wins for the team came against Concord. Warsaw, and Memorial, who has been beaten for the fourth straight time by Central. The team's four losses came against some of the toughest teams in Indiana which are concentrated in this area. One of the losses, Clay, presented itself with an interesting situation. Foland was unable to attend the meet because his first child was born on that evening. Certainly the strong spot which gave Central power in invitationals was the diving department. The one-two punch of Mark Vilmure and Tom Stewart proved to be a large help in the sectional where the two placed first and second. Vilmure placed second in the state, and Stewart placed 18th. Dave Perron also provided some strong individual accomplishments, finishing fourth in state competition. Top scorers in each class during the season were: Senior Perron. Junior Adam Grant, Sophomore Eric Wambaugh, and Freshmen Brad Altmeyer, who also received “rookie of the year stature. The Tim Brutnell Award for Mental Attitude went to Perron and Vilmure, and the captain was Vilmure. Reflecting upon his season which saw a second in the sectional and 18th place in the state, Foland said, Overall, we had a good season. It was a relaxed season in which we knew we had rebuilding to do, but we certainly achieved a lot.” 40 Boys’ Swimming “Stroke, stroke”—|ohn Walton nears the finish of the backstroke. Head to head, George Foster (foreground) and Brad Altemeyer push each other to the finish. SWIMMING—Front Row: Bill Miller. Dave Rutter. John Walton. jeff Matz. Craig Casey. Adam Grant. George Foster. Bill Halt. Row 2: Mark Vilmure. Dave Cobb. Steve Rodkey. John Foster. Stan Knight. Tim Ledman. Todd North. Joel Putnam. Dave Johnson. Eric Wambaugh. Jim Cobb. Jim Dawn. John Yoder. Back Row: Steve Eisenbise. Mark Yeaky. Dave Perron. Rick Bums. Matt Lucchese. Doug Reed. Charlie Rose. Pat Buddrus. Todd Denman. Greg Keiffer. Brad Altemeyer. Tim Walters. Mike Wambaugh. Only moments before the race. |oel Putnam concentrates on his race plan. Displaying the form which took him all the way to the state meet, another victory is at hand for Dave Perron. C SWIMMING ECHS OPP SB Washington 112 56 Penn 79 93 Memorial 106 66 Elston 100 72 Goshen Relays 4th Goshen 63 109 SB Adams 57 115 Wawasee 95 77 SB Riley 49 111 SaPorte Invite 6th Warsaw 98 74 Crown Point 4th Diving Invite Mishawaka 125 44 Concord 99 73 LaSalle 111 59 Clay 74 95 Penn Invite 3rd LaPorte 93 79 Culver Military 99 73 Sectional place: 2nd State Place: 18th During those few long seconds before the gun. Tim Walters readies himself for another race. Giving a display of his talent. Mark Vilmure flies to another diving victory. Boys’ Swimming 41 Ice and hail storms invade the coming of spring by Me-Me Chung y Ohhh.. . spring where are you? Please hurry!” were the moans of many people as April peeped around the corner but nice weather was not in sight. An occasional hint of sun rays and thermometers barely rising above freezing tantalized many to believe spring had finally made its grand appearance. But to the dismay of all. the sun faded into hailstorms, continuous rains, winds of 70 miles per hour and generally disgusting weather during spring break. This was not what those marooned in Elkhart over vacation had quite imagined. Their tears of frustration mixed with the sleet and rain as they stayed indoors experiencing boredom. The only ones who enjoyed this weather were those who had escaped it. They were basking in the scorching sunlight and laying on dazzling white sandy beaches. As the number of pleasant days increased, students directed their attentions to gazing out of windows hoping to get a taste of the gorgeous summer days ahead. They were not to be disappointed as spring acknowledged its cue. Snow and sunlight mix well during spring break for Seniors Dave Lorenz and Mike Wambaugh. 42 Spring FI. Myers. Florida, the beauty capitol of the world? No. a place to relax for Ann Dygert and Sue Homell. Spring brings warm weather and a perfect time for Craig Casey to show his style in frisbee throwing. He’s no Roger Staubach but Mike Terlep enjoys tossing a football around during lunch. Warming up are Dexter Powell. Teresa Barham. Marjorie Franklin. Deb Allen. Garry Danner, and Sheila Smith. Noah and the animals are nowhere to be seen but water is everywhere around when the snow begins to melt. Spring 43 Intramurals offer noon fun I ntramural basketball was an important aspect of student life. It provided the opportunity for many Central students to participate in organized basketball. Chris Laughlin. a member of a championship team. said. “A lot of us got up a team because we didn't make varsity basketball. It gave us a chance to participate in a school activity and to keep on our game. The first intramural tourney was organized in two leagues: The Blue League and the White League. The team from each league with the best records clashed for the championship gam . It was the Blue Team that triumphed over the White Team in the championship game of the All alone from the outside. Rick Gordy of the championship team risks a shot. first tourney. Each of the participants on the winning team received T- shirts to advertise IM Champion” stature. A second tourney was organized by Tom Kurth. the man behind noon hour intramurals, because more individuals wanted to play who didn’t play in the first tourney. New teams were selected and play continued. The reigning champions of the first tourney (unchanged in the second tourney) were not strong eough to overcome a newly formed team and were downed in the finals. As most participants will agree, it wasn't as much the team record that counted as the recreation that each person got out of intramurals. IM CHAMPS—Adrian Calhoun. Jimmy Williams. Willie Lenox. Miles Phillips. Gerald Johnson. Under some backcourt pressure. Dan Gordy dribbles the ball downcourt. Several onlookers watch as Onnie With eye fixed on the basket. Chris Smith leaps for a shot and Chris Laughlin makes a field goal attempt. Laughlin guards. In the dominant position is Joe Bostian over his opponent from South Bend Adams. With quite a load on his hands. Bob Clark maintains his balance and goes on the offensive. In an attempt to escape his opponent. Greg Howard applies a wrestling maneuver. by Jeff Vamos Individual efforts show improvement Just to look at the won-lost statistics for the wrestling team is not enough to tell the whole story. Beyond the 1-8 record of coach Rollie Hoover’s wrestlers, there is something which takes the place of team wins—individual accomplishment. The steady improvement of all the underclassmen through the year was certainly gratifying because we have eight of those kids back plus a pretty good group of other underclassmen, said Hoover. Jim Kirts, senior captain of the team, was the largest example of individual accomplishment. After winning a 155 pound weight class title in the sectional in 1978, Kirts went one step further in '79 to capture a regional crown. Sophomore Greg Howard also proved his wrestling prowess by making the all conference first team. At the honor banquet, Kirts was named MVP, and the best offensive average went to Kirts and Tony Magyar. Mark Fioritto was awarded for the most falls' WRESTLING ECHS OPP Penn 21 40 Elston 19 39 Adams 13 47 Northridge 20 40 Riley 20 42 Mishawaka 31 57 LaSalle 21 34 Clay 31 17 Washington 18 37 Memorial 18 41 Sectional place: 4th Intramurals Wrestling 45 Spending a quiet moment «ilone during lunch break before going back to class is Eva Gates. Intently reading The Pennant. Warren Hill takes a break from his homework, in the third hour. Diligently, Jim Kelly spends one of his lunch hours studying in the library for fourth hour class. Before going to school, Todd Pairitz examines his reflection in a hallway mirror. Taking lime to eat a good breakfast before school. Cheryl Crume opens wide to a spoonful of cereal. Enjoying the bus ride home. Cathy Brough discusses the day's events with Becky Gessiness. by Me-Me Chung D ZCf cUltf Morning is waking up time of day And this morning's forecast is drifting snow and more flurries later this afternoon, but schools are still open! Waking up to the blare of an alarm clock was disconcerting to many as they dragged themselves into a hot. steamy shower. After a futile attempt to find something to wear and gulping down breakfast, the next major problem was getting to school and with the new attendance policy of only three tardies it made it rather difficult to get there on time. Some students endured the bumps and craters riding the bus and were guaranteed to arrive at school with plenty of time to spare. However, some students driving to school usually rushed to beat traffic by taking short cuts through back alleys and parking lots while attempting to set new speed records. Feeling natural in her high school surroundings. Mrs. Kerich acts like one of the kids on Trade A Day. Daily Life 47 Engrossed in his books. Brad Bowman displays his good study 'Day dacf, You deserve a break today! Sprinting to first hour was another task taking breath control and fast feet. Sliding into your seat unnoticed required skill and a blind teacher. As first hour ticked by. it became a struggle for some to refrain from yawning and dozing off. The morning soon stretched into a more favorable period for many. Lunch provided a time for many to release energy by discussing morning happenings and satisfying their stomachs with food from such places as McDonald's. Stroh's or Hardee's. Others spent their noon hour constructively by studying in the library, participating in intramurals and taking an active role in extra-curricular activities. Many times special programs like the Leg's contest, Trike Race, and the Dating Game enticed a larger amount of people to stay at school, increasing the income of the cafeteria. Checking his references, Ross Burdin uses the library materials to their fullest. Looking up from her busy secretarial work is office assistant. Theresa Habbock. 48 Daily Life Singing one of the many songs she wrote. Criss Terlep sits serenely under a tree. Finding the benches of the student center more comfortable than the classroom, Guy Biddle studies. Involved in a heated game are the lunch hour basketball players, who also star in intramurals. Relaxing at noontime. |ada Love and Sidney Mayes pass along the latest news on the benches. Daily Life 49 Painting one of the props for the Playing Chutes and ladders with Preparing for a day on the slopes. prom. Kip Phillips uses a steady her younger sister. Jennifer, is Carl Stumpe adjusts his ski boot. hand and concentration. Mari bet h Stephenson. Spending a leisurely afternoon listening to good music are Keith Wells and John Stoffer. 50 Daily Life Using their after school time to work on the bulletin board. Shirley Furlow and Brian Devaney help out. Demonstrating their judo skills. Al Himmelsbach flips Terri Higgins. Da f faf datf After school activities abound at school and home Although the hour from 11-12 was as long as the other periods, it seemed shorter and for many students 4th hour tardies and absences piled rapidly, especially when spring whistled by. Afternoon classes whizzed by. and for persons with early releases it was more time to concentrate on hobbies, jobs, and sports. Many students acquired after school jobs in near-by fast food restaurants and local merchant stores. The school appeared to be more active after 3:00 with students moving every which way to practice for sports and preparing for competition. Many nights were also spent rehearsing for various concerts, plays, and shows. Having returned home and eaten dinner, most students opened a book and tried to do some homework, but many times it resulted in mentally blocking it and tumbling into bed. Experiencing authentic Chinese cuisine, complete with chopsticks, are Sue Ankerson and mother. Daily Life 51 by Jeff Vamos tyoitty tke distance Individual thinlies qualify for honors at sectional, regional, state 11 is a cold, crisp February afternoon, and the snow has been coming down at a steady rate for several hours which has created a solid blanket of snow across Blazer Boulevard. A man stands at the side of the road on top of a snowbank as several runners approach, panting; all are donned in heavy sweatsuits and are«lipping and sliding toward the finish point... This was one of the typical scenes outside the school during pre-season track practice. The man— coach Marshall Sellers; and the runners—the hard working members of the track team. Ail the pre-season work seemd to pay off for the Blazer thinlies. Although the team won only one dual meet with a 1-8 record (the win was the first one in two years by the way), they made up for this lack of depth in various invitationals; they were champions at the Kokomo Relays for the first time since 1969; they came in fourth in the Penn Invitational, ahead of Memorial: and they claimed runner-up honors in the sectional. The season seemed particularly productive for the Blazers in that the amount of outstanding individuals on the team surpassed those of any other year’s combined. Almost every event had a new individual qualify for top ten honors. It was also a year which saw four sectional champions—Doug Zehr in the mile, Andy Owens in the pole vault. Jeff Vamos in the two mile, and John Singleton in the shot put—and qualified eight for the regional, and three for the state. The team's most valuable field event winner was given to John Singleton, and most valuable runner went to Tony Young. The Matt Ronzone Mental Attitude Award also went to Singleton, and the John Perry Leadership Award went to Mark Madigan. With a one step lead over Shawn Cory and Memorial’s Todd Grow, Scott Nystrand heads down the back stretch. In the midst of a heated race. Central high hurdlers Eric Powers, fay Cavitt. and Andy Owens clear a hurdle simultaneously. TRACK ECHS OPP Penn 42 85 McElston 53 73 LaSalle 51 76 Clay 60 67 Mishawaka 62 60 Memorial 58 69 Riley 49 77 Washington 51 76 Adams 51 76 Overall record: 1-8 Sectional place: 2nd Regional place: 6th 52 Boys’Track After receiving the baton from Doug Hying through the air. Shawn Zehr Mike Warren takes off on his Edgerton displays the form that led leg of the mile relay. him to the regional in the discus. TRACK—Front Row: Jerry Schrock. Tony Young. Dave Heinhuis. Dan Perron. Shawn Cory. Kelly Custer. Mike Warren. Mark Madigan. Row 2: Jeff Vamos. Shawn Edgerton. Todd Ringenburg. Andy Owens. Jamie Johnson. Brian Bowlby. Ed Francell. James Bean. Row 3: Dan Barber. Brian Loucks. Eric Powers. Doug Zehr. Bill Nye. Jerry O'Neill. Vito Palumbo, coach Marshall Sellers. Back row: coach Greg Price. Steve Nystrand. Larry Nellist. John Singleton. Jay Cavitt. Scott Nystrand. and Steve McManime. GIRLS'TRACK Kicking for the finish, Kale Helm displays the form that got her to regional competition. The world appears a blur as Laura Schurwonn performs her leg in the 440 relay. ECHS OPP S B. LaSalle 34 71 SB. Clay 49 56 Penn 50 55 Mishawaka 65 40 Memorial 81 24 SB. Riley 67 38 S.B. Wash. 68 37 Northridge 81 24 Adams 53 52 Wawasee 60 45 Season Record: 7-3 Sectional 1st TRACK—Front Row: Kathy Brown, Ana Pardo. Karen Roll. Laura Schurwonn. Lori Fisher. Vickie Lee. Pricilla Broadbent, jill Tully. Row 2: Michele Martin. Darcy Gaskill. Cindy Babcock. Barb fames, Ann Blaising. Shirley Furlow. Betsy Johnson. Beth Burrows. Row 3: Marianne Arko. Rhonda Bradshaw. Bambi Crowell, Wendy Kcrich. Denise Snyder. Kate Helm. Nina Free. Leticia Cartright, Michelle Pontius. Kim Young. Lynn Rozema. Jeanne Schurwonn. Brute strength and determination are the key ingredients in Michelle Pontius put of the shot. “Distance Ace,” Wendy Kerich cruises to another victory in the mile. 54 Girls Track Busting out of the blocks during the first leg of the 880 relay. Margaret Bean takes an early lead. Neck and neck near the end of the race Darcy Caskill and Michelle Martian sprint for home. Flying through the air, sophomore Barb James battles for first place in the long jump. by Kate Helm and 0 jf y - 0 Mary White (UC X Relay team places third in regional with city record A s the season opened in early April, the sky appeared cloudy to the Central Girls’ Track team. The atmosphere remained dim for the first three I' meets as they were unable to produce a victory. But then the Blue Lightning” broke through the clouds and the Blazer team displayed the talent they had possessed all along by winning their final seven meets. Entering the sectional with two consecutive titles to their name, the girls were highly favored. They proved the prediction true in high fashion by defeating their nearest opponent by over fifteen points and qualifying eight for the regional. Despite the fact that the team did not do as well as hoped for, the 880 relay team placed third in regional with a city record time of 1.46 and the 880 Medley relay team ended up fifth in regional competition. Although no individuals advanced to the State Finals, all the other teams in the area knew that the ■ Blue Lightning” had struck. After receiving the baton from Sherley Furlow. Michelle Pontius begins her leg. Girls’ T rack 55 1Ced fin reyiatuit Tennis undefeated for 4th season— best season yet June 2,1979. Ihe day of (he stale tournament, brought the end to one of the most successful girls' tennis seasons Elkhart Central has ever witnessed. This may seem hard to believe considering the fact that the team was undefeated for the past three seasons (they still are), but never before has post season play been so’outstanding. Led by new head coach Diane Perry, the girls defended their sectional crown, added to it by tieing for the regional championship, and qualified the 1 doubles team for state competition. Miss Perry really worked us, and at first it seemed overdone, but in the end it paid off. is how sophomore. Liz Neilson reviewed the season. A lack of depth appeared at first to be a hindrance, but hard work by everyone involved made up for the deficit. No set line-up was ever established as coach Perry tried to experience as many girls in different positions as possible. MVP Marcia Banks, however, held her 1 singles position for the fourth year in a row. “She is definitely one of the best players in the area, and on top of that she exhibited excellent team leadership,” stated coach Perry. Stretching as far as possible, number two singles player Sheryl Lowenhar returns a backhand. GIRLS’ TENNIS—Front Row: Kelly Lyons. Liz Neilson. Lisa Vite. Mary Wenzel. Brenda Busse. Lynn Dusthimer. Marcia Banks. Coach. Diane Perry: Row 2: Terri Zirkle. Amy Cleveland, jenny Warner. Cindy Hout, Tami Mellinger, Tracey Lewis. Sheryl Lowenhar. Cathy Nolan: Row 3: Mary White. Lisa Murphy. Sue Frahm. Katie Frahm.'Sheila McNeile. 56 4 return, singles ace Marcia Banks executes a forehand. Deep in the court, Co-captain Mary White strokes a cross court backhand. GIRLS'TENNIS ECHS OPP Concord 7 0 St. Joe 6 1 S.B. Clay 5 2 M.C. Elston 5 2 S.B. LaSalle 7 0 Wawasee 7 0 Memorial 7 0 Culver 6 1 Mishawaka 7 0 Penn 6 1 Marian 6 1 S B. Riley 6 1 S.B. Washington 4 3 North ridge 7 0 S.B. Adams 4 3 Season Record: Conference: 1st Sectional: 1st Regional: 1st 15-0 Although the girls’ athletic scholarship program was in its second year, it also followed the theme of new and changing aspects of life at Elkhart Central. This year the winner received $350 instead of the $200 awarded last year and the 1978-79 runners-up received $150compared to nothing last year. The increase in the amount of money donated showed the continuing support Central’s girls’ athletics received from the community. As the number of spectators at female sporting events climbs, more people were becoming aware of the high level of athletics performed by Central’s female athletes. These girls brought home three sectional championships, one conference championship, and the Mary Kendle trophy signifying their athletic superiority over Memorial. I.md.i Stephenson received Ihr |aron Inc. Scholarship for gymnastics Thr Donald Mossey tennis scholarship was won by Mama Banks Myra Harllrtl received Ihr William Nolan vollryball scholarship. Ihlchrr Tracy l.rdman won Ihr Excel scholarship for softball Swimmer Marianne Arko won thr B F Really scholarship. Double winner Betsy |ohnson received both the Thomas Dusthimer basket ba 11 anil the Battjcs Pontiac track scholarships SOFTBALL—Front Row: Lisa Illiterate, jolene Hill. Nat Hossler. Lisa Phelps. Row 2: Jeanell McCallum. Julie Campbell. Robin Ahmann. Katheryn Wells. Kristy Sabo. Leslie Lail. Row 3: Stacy Wenzel. Julie Adams. Rita Scott. Jolene Arnold. Paula Groves. Marilyn Melkus. Terri Sailor. Margaret Pelton. Beth Doll, Lee Anne Muntz. Kathy Hawkins. Mary Zimmerman. Brenda Kulp. SOFTBALL ECHS OPP SB. Clay 8 19 S.B. Riley 5 11 S.B. Adams 4 31 S B. Adams 14 12 Marion 17 15 S.B. Washington 12 13 Marquette 16 11 Marion 7 6 S.B. Riley 3 13 S.B. Clay 4 Season record: 4-6 15 GOLF ECHS OPP Jimtown 353 406 Wawasee 307 339 Northridge 325 352 Concord 356 Adams 308 315 Clay 316 332 Elston 321 345 LaPorte Goshen 155 160 180 l aSalle 317 379 Memorial 323 334 Wawasee 362 Mishawaka 324 389 Penn 295 389 Rilev 314 323 Washington 301 328 St. Joe 300 Warsaw 309 306 Overall record: 16-2 Sectional place : 1st Regional place: 3rd 38 Golf Softball With her eye on the incoming ball. Leslie Lail waits for the right pitch. Surveying the fairway. Lee Markel gets ready for a chip-shot. GOLF—Front Row: Dave Madigan. Jeff Cripe. Eric Mischke, Chris Marohn. John Lawrence. Tim Lcdman. Brian Wetzel. Back Row: Adam Grant. Joe Thomas. Pete Peterka. Butch Markel. Dave Thomas. by Mary White and Jeff Vamos itate cAatttfo Golfers take first state championship (More on p. 216) As five Central golfers were teeing off on the first hole at the LaPort regional, they knew that two of their goals had been fulfilled. The golfers had already captured the NIC crown with a perfect record of 9-0 and had taken the sectional crown the week before. But there was still another goal in the minds of the golfers—a berth in state. Although the Central linksman didn't recapture the regional crown, they made it once again to the state by placing third. Despite the third place in regionals. the team went into state with high hopes. The Blazers were five strokes down after first day action but put it all together to take state by one point over Warren Central. We knew we all had to have a good day to come out on top. I guess we did it at the right time. reflected All Stater Dave Thomas. As the Golf team was winning, the Girls' Softball team, with a new coach and a new outlook, the girls took the field ready to win. And win they did. Before the season was over the sluggers had compiled four victories, which is more than all the past years put together. With Rita Scott leading the team in batting and ace Tracy Ledman on the mound, the Blue Blazers battled their way through a tough schedule. After three early losses the team finally came together by defeating Adams 14 to 12, the very team that had trounced them 31 to 4 the preceding game. The rest of the season was uphill as the girls won four out of the last seven games. “The change in coaches made a lot of difference, commented Mental Attitude Award winner Tracy Ledman. Mr. Young made us work a lot harder.” Also the addition of an assistant coach Brenda Kulp helped boost the spirit as well as the proficiency of the club. Brenda really helped, especially the pitchers, added MVP Julie Campbell. When asked why the team finished with such flying colors Julie responded, “We worked at it. Golf Softball 59 a cniQtiT °n m gown Bell boys, waiters, store fronts, parks are part of prom After weeks of anticipation, the night finally arrived when over 200 couples donned their fancy apparel and prepared for A Night on the Town . The setting of a city street and park was made complete with an antique automobile used as the backdrop for the photographs. As each couple approached the front door of the school, they were greeted by two uniformed bell boys, actually sophomore slaves . Strolling down the street , such sights were seen as building fronts, a bakery, and a candy store. Just outside the “Nite Club , which was the cafeteria, smiling pairs sat on park benches among a small grove of live trees, adding to the outdoor atmosphere of the scenery. At the door of the Nite Club , once again each couple was warmly greeted by waiters to show them to a candlelit table. Entertainment was provided by the Fabulous Flyte band. Their selections included anything from The Village People's YMCA . to Bob Seger’s Katmandu . The events for the evening went beyond music. During one break the band took, an unidentified skateboarder whizzed among the crowd in cut-off shorts and a cape with the word Flyte” lettered on the back. The band made a spectacular exit with a stage show including sudden bursts of fire. It was a crowd pleaser. by Linda Stephenson Relaxing around a cafe table. Sandra Pulluiam has a quiet discussion with Curtis Williams. On the dance floor of the “Nile Club”. |enny Plat , is led by her date Rick Kee. 60 Prom Sitting on a bench in the city park are Darcy Gaskill and Chris Habbock enjoying each other's company. Standing at attention, Dave Stahl views the crowd of prom-goers. Prom 61 Taking a break from their slave duties. Regina Gary and Steve Smith decide to join the fun. Handsomely attired couples dance to the sound of the Fabulous Flyte . The excitement for the evening proved to be too much for Julie Blosser and Steve Everett. % Breakfast at the Elks was the next slop. After the formal clothing was transformed into more comfortable attire, each person was ready to disco until dawn. No detail was neglected by Disco Party Productions who provided the intricate sound system along with flashing lights, whistles, sirens, and tambourines. The floor was crowded with couples who knew the latest disco steps and those who made up their own. Whether a skilled dancer or just learning, everyone was on the floor having a great time. One would think that this was quite a lot of activity for one date but it goes on. The day after the festivities continued in many different ways. Unlike last year, the day proved to be clear and pleasant, allowing couples to participate in various events. Most preferred to relax at the dunes or at a lake cottage, while others chose to make trips to Marriot’s Great America or Brookefield Zoo. Gazing at dancing couples. Jan Loisch and his date. Terri Higgins, have some refreshments. Romantically, Mark Clement looks deep into Tracy Grubb's eyes. Prom 63 by Jeff Vamos 'ityiCf tA wd Cocud Blazers start with 13-1 record, defeat Memorial, then fizzle out 11 was a season of contrast for Coach Randy Miller and his baseball players. The highest point of our season was starting out with a 13-1 record. We were playing really well, hitting, pitching and defense wise. I really didn't expect such a good start at the beginning of the season, but I was surprised that the team went 3-10 in the second half. We really had two seasons, mused coach Miller. A particularly strong defense and fairly good pitching and fielding were the tools that allowed the Blazers to get their quick 13-1 start. The team was one in which depth was a key factor, and Miller had the luxury of interchanging men at almost every position. But the outstanding individuals which carried the team in terms of total offense and defense were: Steve Evert, who went 10-4 as a pitcher and also contributed to the team as lead-off batter. Tim Calvert and Bill Choler for solid defense, and Dave Pittman and Terry Miller for good hitting. After beating Memorial for the second time, the team seemed to lapse in the second half of the season, losing their last six games. The sectional was also a disappointment for the Blazers because they were eliminated in the first round by Concord, 3-2. Although the Blazers ended on a sour note, their season provided many positive accomplishments: a 11-7 NIC record which gave them 3rd place honors, two defeats of Memorial, and an overall record of 16- 11. I i I 1 Bremen Goshen Memorial ord (DH) dk . Mishawaka . Clay (DH) Tenn McElston Riley Washington ' Memorial Adams LaSalle Mishawaka Northridge Penn McElston LaSalle Riley Washington , NbUbwood Overallrecord: 16-11 OPP , 1 2 0 5 4 10 3 2 13 6 7 2 6 7 17 3 5 1 10 3 2 I 5 4 v 3 0 5 9 1 0 0 3 4 5 4 7- . 2 3 5 3 6 1 3 4 0 11 5 With knee high in the air and arm cocked. Steve Everett gets ready to uncork another one. 64 Baseball BASEBALL—Front Row: Scott Glide. Bill Choler. Rusty Moore. Tim Calvert. Terry Miller. Jim Calvert. Back Row: Jeff Birrel. Bob Clark. Steve Everett. Tim jackson. Paul Brown, foe Garberick. Dave Pittman. Phil Labrum. Jon Davis. Jeff Lyons. Mark Clement .. Dan Gordy, Rick Gordy. coach Randy Miller. As a ball whizzes by second base, senior Bill Choler is quick to follow. It's a bit too late for a pickoff at first base as Mark Clement , reaches for a tag. JV BASEBALL—Front Row: Jeff Finn. Steve Miller. Mike Logan. Frank Johnson. Randy Cress. Tom Moore. Steve Dowell. Row 2: Kevin Wirt. John Kasula. Don MacAffe. John Lail. Mark Thacker. Dave Osborne. Jed Rodino. Back Row: coach Mike Lutz. Chris Ferro. Matt McWhorter. Steve Douglas. Tom Clark. Dave Kirts. Jerry Eakle. Dave Stone. Baseball 65 With a big grin on her face and her diploma in hand. Robin Ahmann heads back toward her seat. A portion of the class of '79 graduates listen to one of the many commencement speeches. 66 Graduation % Ml Performing for the last time as a group, the Concert Choir entertains those gathered for the ceremonies. Amidst the joy and confusion, Sue Ankerson and Bob Alexander return their graduation robes. 5 tefc i tfo a new- decade Reluctant seniors take final steps into adult world May 30th dawned to find Elkhart blanketed with clouds and rain inevitable. As the seniors assembled for rehearsal, it had already begun to rain and the forecast was for more of the same. Yet. the weather was considerate enough to clear off to the extent that the usual practice run of the processional could be held. Despite the weatherman’s prediction, only a slight drizzle tormented the area until noon and then the sky cleared off. Much to the surprise of all involved, a clear, cool evening awaited Central's 1979 graduating class at Rice Field. While final instructions were given and gown adjustments were made in the auditorium preceding commencement, the excitement rose. A sense of pride and joy in accomplishments and slight remorse for leaving high school battled each other within each of the graduates present. Most were certain they were ready to move on to something new, but few were ready to completely let go of their four years of high school. Finally, after twelve years of hard work, commencement initiated. Seniors proudly marched past the thousands in the audience to the tune of Pomp and Circumstance and took their seats for the ceremony. Following entertainment by the band, student speeches by Mary White and Robert Spano were next on the agenda. Expanding on the Decades of Change ahead. Mary White informed seniors that they must be willing to change within themselves if they are to be able to adapt to the changes around them. On a different note. Robert Spano spoke of “The Self-Made Man. We are in the middle of a race where man assumes the role of both competitors. He is the reckless researcher into Continued on pages 68 and 69 Graduation 67 n'i.ook to yourself” recommends speaker Robert Spano during the commencement ceremonies. A acu decade... ccatcuued Jubilation, cheers as 404 graduates flip their tassels the technology of destruction and barbarianism, and at the same time the pioneer into the vast frontier of human potential. It is necessary for each individual to become a self-determined entity—his choices being made by his own reason and experiences and not by his negative emotions or the whimsical influences of others. Upon completion of these presentations, the customary speeches by Mr. Bias and some of the School Board members were given. Another Central first followed as Chris Terlep. at the request of the senior class, performed her own musical composition which exemplified both her guitar and vocal talents. The highlight of the evening proceeded as the class of 1979 came forward to receive their diplomas. Upon moving their tassels from right to left, the class could no longer restrain their jubilation and cheers resounded through Rice Field. As the ceremonies came to an end. the recessional began. After filing out orderly, havoc struck as overjoyed graduates mobbed each other behind the stadium. Following years of hard work, they had completed their high school education. Along with this accomplishment, the class of 1979 had made many contributions to the year of firsts. I 68 Graduation Proudly parading past the audience are graduates Carla Nye. Kathleen O'Connel. and Karen Oriel. Addressing I he graduating class for the final time. Principal Al Bias gives best wishes to all. Together for the final time, the graduating class of ‘79 takes part in graduation proceedings. Receive left, shake right is the only thing on this graduate's mind as he receives his diploma. On her way to the biggest day of her high school career. Patti Matz lets loose a smile. Graduation 69 Enthusiastically working on the 70 Academics Clubs Division QGa(l]@[m£l3s 30noG)s C hanges and nc; v «ulclitions that shaped Elkhart Central during 1978-79 occurred mainly in the areas of academics and clubs. By offering a wider variety of courses, the school was able to appeal to more students in a broader manner. New classes such as A.P. English and Art and Jazz Band enabled students to pursue fields of their interest with more detail. The freedom to expand that was available in such classes undoubtedly enlightened students and gave them a chance to test their own capacities. This freedom, due to changes and firsts, was also evident in clubs as those who participated were given more opportunities to experiment in a wider variety of activities. Members responded to this challenge by not only completing annual club activities but also by adding new ideas to the clubs agendas. While old clubs such as Student Council and N.H.S. expanded their functions, students who could not find a place in these organizations formed their own clubs. Willing staff members offered their time to serve as sponsors. Together with the many students who took part, these clubs became a learning experience for all. Zipping along on his trike is Joe Bostian. a member of the winning Wrestling team. A fast paced game of touch football begins with the junior girls taking on the senior girls. This Powder Puff game, sponsored by Student Council, is the first of its kind at Central. While other classes are stuck inside. Kevin Smith's 5th hour enjoys surveying the school grounds. Demolition of an entire block downtown began in October. By )une the last building was down and construction of the restaurant and motel was well underway. Midwest art museum located in former bank owntown Elkhart: City Centre coming Ask any student what they like best about Elkhart and you probably get a variety of answers. Face the same student with the question. What don't you like about Elkhart? Ninety percent of the answers will be, There's nothing to do! There is some truth to the last response, but those who would have given that response had not taken much time to get to know Elkhart; the city they live in. To begin with, students can enjoy what helped Elkhart become Elkhart: the rivers. Elkhart was named because of the shape of an island formed by the point where two rivers, the Elkhart and St. Joseph, meet. The island is 72 Elkhart Community said to resemble an elk's heart. The city has taken advantage of these two rivers by enhancing them with scores of parks that dot the banks, and cover hundreds of acres. One half of a mile from the Elk’s heart” is the center of Elkhart; Main Street. Until recently the only thing downtown Elkhart had to offer was $3.50 movies. The Electric Circuit, a popular gathering place, was closed several years ago. More attention was given to downtown, and it slowly began to revitalize itself. This was enhanced by the Elkhart City Centre, a project that finally saw its first physical beginnings during 1978. The 4.8 million dollar restaurant and hotel complex is a large gamble aimed at getting some of the crowds from the two local malls to come downtown. Across the street from this superblock, the old First National Bank Building annexed the old J.C. Penney building and completely remodeled the interior and exteriors of both buildings. Soon after its completion, St. Joseph Valley Bank announced it would completely remodel the S.S. Kresge building to be used by the bank, and other agencies. Located away from the heart of the city are three shopping malls that contribute to convenience and the economy. • Although Elkhart is not a small city, it can not attract the type of entertainment appreciated by high school students. A majority of the student body has attended rock concerts in South Bend and Kalamazoo. The cities attract such popular groups as Boston, Foreigner, Heart, and Ted Nugent. A large number of students have reaped the benefits of the modern YM-YWCA complex. Some students have even begun teaching at the center, instructing classes from swimming to gymnastics. % In late May. bulldozers and construction crews were completing Helping revitalize downtown. First much of the foundation or the 4.8 National Bank receives a new million dollar city centffc. exterior and remodeled inside. Midwest Museum of American Art opened in the spring of 79 in the former St. |oseph Valley Bank building across from the Greencroft Center. Touring the facilities are Jennifer Burns (whose father is curator). Nick Donnis. and Kathleen O’Connell. Elkhart Community 73 Pinto trial moved from Elkhart as crunch scares economy L andmark events took place around the world. Some occurred in outer space, others took place across an ocean, and one look place in the backyards of many Central students. Voyager II. a non- manned space probe arrived on Venus early in the year, sending back the first pictures from the surface of the planet. It also marked the farthest distance away from Earth any spaceship has travelled.____________ Carter brings Egypt lsrael together killed in an automobile accident that occurred on that road. Unfortunately, it was not an average wreck. The three girls were passengers in a Ford Pinto. It was struck from the rear by a van after it had stopped on the highway. The gas tank ruptured and ignited. The girls perished in the flames. Other similar accidents had occurred across the country involving Pintos, raising serious questions about the desigpf of the car. A lawsuit was Probably. tB jvent Ini' will receive lift? most number of pa graphs in history books fritnn the year will be the peace agreement between Israel and Egypt. The treaty, signed by President' Anwar Sadat of EdypfN and Prime Minister Menachcm Begin of Israel was conceived ml6r several summit talks between UUHwo and President Carter. The ended over thirty Vei conflict between th nations. —:— brought against the Ford Motor Company charging: hear radio and IV criminalTiegligonce in the bull Muij |itiu! a cafetn -X A students leftschool on |une first. ije trial had ' moLyet begun The possibility of a major T'ctwporat ion being convicted of a major crime was yet to be S' decided, and would hoUbfi for several ixt nthsrj ■ Nuclear accident 'raws protest Local brings landmark Pinto trial |gft A long stretch of j highway between Elkhart' and Goshen called U.S. 33 directed national attention to Elkhart when three teenagers were Among thife more prominent events that will lie remembered by students from the 1978-79 school year are the nuclear accident at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Station near Harrisburg, � 11 , Pa. A radial ion leak at the Draft scares students thousand residents from the area. After the Three Mile Island incident, anti- nuclear protests grew larger and louder. Some Central students became involved in the issue by demonstrating at the Cook Nuclear Center, and in other peaceful anti- nuclear demonstratio D.C.10 is worst U.S.A. air disaster On the last weekend jv-fore the end of school, students jyjBHrtRTfiome to T commercial passenger plane that hwLhk4 l)cd on t take-off atXlhicfrgo’s O'Hare Field. A DCTO carrying 255 re; passongers in infartWgd fifteen crew members lost the engine on its lrTl wing and rolled over; doing a partial nose-dive into the ground. Two persons on the ground were also killed in what was billed the Worst air disaster in U.S. history. Throughout the school year rumors were spread about the possibility that s____ __________ ttifidrwt iiiyBe plain Causecksohooi ■■••|.?einstated. Discussions, fclftsl'rtgs-frrid-tbe debates, and arguments evacuate infants and dominated many hours of pregnant women and class time on the subject, almost necessitated the There were hills written, evacuation of several but at the end of school students were still speculating, and Congress kept trying. In California a federal judge ordered the payment of some $100,(XX) to Michele Triola Marvin, roommate of actor Lee Marvin. She claimed she deserved a share of his wealth, (several million dollars) for the time she lived with him. The case attracted national attention and inspired similar cases across the country. Changing life styles were beginning to cause trouble for the courts. Michigan raises drinking age For many eighteen to twenty year olds, December 21 was a date they would not soon forget. That date marked edy - iwords into plowshares: After signing the peace treaty. Sadat. Carter and Begin exchange a three-way handclasp Iran n yearlong criAi and rar-j Ih.- country to the l.rink of civil THE NUCLEAR ACCIDENT AT THREE MILE ISLAND sacre l 1 LUll Pact the last day they could get a drink in Michigan. After increasing traffic tolls and drunk driving citations, the legislature, and Michigan voters changed the legal drinking age back to twenty-one, a move that several other states had already made. The noontime trips to Michigan, and Friday night beer run era came to an abrupt end, much to the dismay of many Indiana imbibers. Eleanor Kesim may be first woman mayor here The possibility of a woman mayor for Elkhart became one step closer to a reality after the primary elections held in November. Democrat Eleanor Kesim defeated ex-mayor Dan Hayes and headed into the general election to try and unseat Mayor Peter Sarantos. Gas crunch hurts local RV industry Near the end of school, economics teachers warned of SI.00 a gallon gasoline by the end of the summer. At the end of school, prices ranged between 85c to 90c for a gallon of unleaded. This was due largely to the fact of the gas shortage, which put an extremely large damper on the Recreational vehicle industry: Elkhart's bread and butter industry. Students hoping to get jobs in RV factories over the summer were simply turned away. No one wanted to buy anything that used large amounts of gas. Rumors of recession spread throughout the area: forcing layoffs and plant closings. Although the price of gasoline rose drastically, useage did not reduce significantly. The general feeling of the nation was that there was not an actual shortage of gas: that it was just a ploy by oil companies to raise prices. Whatever the reason, after the prices had climbed, the long lines of cars waiting for gas at stations, especially in California which was hardest hit, seemed to reduce. Central students faced the summer wondering how the gas crisis might upset their summer employment, vacation trips or recreational driving. Most figured they would just weather this crisis as they had others. by Paul Heaton and Bruce Bassett Eleanor Kesim National Local Issues 75 M__ ... aids in decision making Decision-making, controversy, and communication were the three areas of study that were highlighted by the Social Studies program. Soon after the beginning of the year, the juniors, in their U.S. History classes, hosted a variety of local candidates who were seeking offices in the general elections in November. The exercise was designed to enlighten students as to the many aspects of an election. Students in Mrs. Shirley Lint’s classes attempted to solve a hypothetical controversy by conducting a mock courtroom trial. The mock trial, an annual event in Government classes, was enthusiastically appreciated by students. Senior Sally LeBarron liked the experiment because We had a very realistic topic that led to interesting discussions. It really made us see how a court system operates.” Government students were also given a good impression of how the government functions by participating in a mock political convention and a mock Senate. In the convention students nominated candidates, adopted party platforms. and elected their party’s candidates. During the mock Senate all of the? functions and duties of the U.S. Senate were studied and performed by the students. Legislation was written, amended and lobbied for. A special unit on assertiveness, under the direction of Mrs. Phyllis Warrick, was conducted in her Psychology classes. The unit was designed to help women improve communication skills. This included learning how to properly express ones feelings and emotions. Mrs. Warrick explained. This course is to show people that there are different ways to act.” Along with the numerous class activities, the department also worked with the Memorial staff and the administration to revise the curriculum for the next school year. The process resulted in the selection of new books. With the adding of the new books and the new curriculum, department Chairman Mrs. Warrick is looking forward to a heavy emphasis on skill development.” Interest is maintained by Tim Bachman as they take part in acting Laughlin. Diane Forte. Linda Duvall. out a mock convention. Myra Bartlett. Beth Doll, nd |ama 76 Social Studies Working together, Rita Stone and Marilyn Jones display Herbert Hoover among the other historical figures. Kay Ball and Dr. Becky Bigott aid Kelly Stouder. Cathy Wyatt, and Kathleen O'Connell in assertive training. Handicapped children at the YMCA are helped by Debbie Gentzhorn and Bob Clark for their community service class. Social Studies 77 by Sandra Boyd owder puff football, flicks are innovations V-l-C-T-O-R-Y that's our Senior battle cry! This chant was heard repeatedly as the senior girls led the juniors in the first annual powder puff football game sponsored by the Student Council. The game ended in a 13-0 victory for fhe seniors as the proud senior cheerleaders; Jay Cavitt, Curtis Hill. Dave Pairitz, Jim Roberts. Max Sokol and Tim Walters directed the cheers. The powder puff game was only one of the new events Student Council sponsored this year. Another project was a movie project in which students were able to see such films as Ladies and Gents the Rolling Stones” and Smokey and the Bandit.” These films were shown in Central’s auditorium. This project was arranged because “We wanted to provide something to do for a low cost, replied Council sponsor Pat McCollough. It went so well that it will be continued next year. While new projects were enjoyed, so were the old ones. The annual Sadie was very successful. Also, the can food drive at Christmas time turned out very well. “We filled two vans! McCollough Exemplifying that guys have spirit too. lay Cavitt leads the fans at the first annual powder puff game. proclaimed. Another holiday festivity was a carnation sell. Students ordered carnations to be sent to their own special person for Valentine's Day. As you can see. we definitely had a productive year.” added McCollougb. 78 Student Council In between regular meetings. Carolyn Clemens and Maria Zilm discuss the latest Student Council news. With eyes only for each other. Lori Logan and Neil Perron enjoy dancing at the annual Sadie Hawkins. Surviving the weather. Mark Madigan. Shaun Cory and Tracy Ledman manage to put up the Christmas tree. STUDENT COUNCIL—Front Row: Dave Alert. Tracy Ledman: VP. Mark Madigan: president. Liz Neilson. Rita Stone. Row 2: Julie Butler. Tracy Grubb. Gwen Ewart. Jodi Moore. Regina Gary. Deb Lawrence. Row 3: Todd Pairitz, Tony Young. Jeff McGlinchey. Maria Zilm. Stacey Sommers. Mike Monteith. Pat McCollough: sponsor. Row 4: Greg Howard. Trent Bias. Bruce Bassett. Kelly Craven. Tim Fara. Betsy Johnson. Kris Southworth. Beth Burrows. Pat Buddrus. Row 5: Jim Schneider. Rae Ann Dodge. Steve Smith. Kelly Custer. Dale Swihart. Cathy Campoli. Cindy Helman. Lori Stickel. Back Row: Joe Petcrka. Jay Cavitt. Student Council 79 by Sandra Boyd ke-a-thon raises money for United Way Eagerly awaiting a crack at the punch bowl are Mike Terlep. Karen Roll, chaperone Mr. Lloyd and Kathy Rabb. as Bruce Dalrymple pours punch for Karey McKee. As with many other organizations, the National Honor Society successfully tried many new things. The first annual trike-a-thon was held on October 21st and 22nd at Maurek's IGA supermarket. National Honor Society members rode tricycles for 34 hours from 8 a.m. Saturday until 6 p.m. Sunday. The trikers rode outside during the day and inside the store at night. Money raised by the trikers was donated to the United Way. One of the major changes in NHS was the method of selecting members. Instead of giving teachers a list of all students with at least a 3.0 average, the teachers nominated students they felt should be in NHS. The new way is less time consuming and is a fairer way of going, commented Mary Lloyd, a NHS co-sponsor. Each year two seniors are selected to apply for a national scholarship based on their involvement in NHS. All seniors who wanted to apply for the scholarship Triking through the hallway during a trike race. Laura Schurwonn leads the pack. were asked to write a paragraph on why they should be chosen to apply. A committee of sophomores and juniors was set up to choose the best two essays. The two seniors who were selected to apply were Me-Me Chung and Lori Stickel. While NHS tried several new things, many Noon-Time Happenings were as popular as ever. Among them were the Dating Game, the Tug-O- War. the trike races, and of course the shapely legs contest. While Dave Vollman prepares an intelligent response. Ted Foland and Tom Grove anxiously ponder over their answers during the annual NHS Dating Game. Holiday spirit abounds as Lori Stickel, Jamie Crowell and Kathy Fuller decorate the Christmas tree. Presenting the trike award to Joe Bostian. Greg Howard. Todd Yoder and Matt Carroll is Nancy Simpson. NHS officers are Marianne Arko. sec.; Mark Kindy. pres.: Lori Stickel. treas.; Mary White. VP. NHS 81 N Annual named 'All American 'MedalistVAII Columbiar honors in yearbook design YC trip inspires Pennant staff Annie and A Chorus Line soundtracks were an all too familiar sound existing from All7. They were exceptions to the rule about no music in the Pennant Office, and they helped yearbookers meet their first color deadline. These records brought back vivid memories to six Pennant staffers and their adviser whospent a week attending the Columbia Scholastic Press Convention touring the Big Apple. Besides being inspired by numerous Yearbook seminars, staffers toured NYC. (including the Metropolitan Museum of Art) and attended some five Broadway musicals. International cuisine was sampled from such places as a small restaurant in Chinatown, the large Mama Leones, and Act One atop Times Square. At the Publications Banquet, staffers presented Adviser Kenton Monjon with a gold chain and engraved whistle. They were reminded of his wish to have a whistle like Miss Hannigan's in Annie to keep his staffers in line. At the Publications Banquet Mary White and Me-Me Chung, yearbook co-editors in chief, were named Outstanding Journalists.” These are the best yearbook editors I’ve ever had. exclaimed Mr. Monjon. He praised them for supervising and doing everything from photography, writing and editing, to laying out most of the book. Other staffers receiving top awards included Betsy Davis, newspaper business and advertising; Paul Heaton. Pennant editor: Jeff Vamos, sports; and Kate Helm, yearbook production. Top awards received by the Pennant Annual include an All American rating from the National Scholastic Press Association and a Medalist” with All Columbian Honors in Design from Columbia Scholastic Press. PENNANT PUBLICATIONS— Front Row: Beth Burrows. Linda Stephenson. Kate Helm. Me-Me Chung. Mary White. Back Row: Jeff 82 Pennant Publications Vamos, Sandra Boyd. Kelly Craven. Paul Heaton. Kim Hostetler. Nick Schneider. Betsy Davis. Sue Homell and Ron Rice. Not Pictured: Sally LeBarron. Ellen Skinner. Robin Ahmann. Carl Stumpe and Tracy Pfaff. ISwii! pizzas from Voltjfno TOlK3 sSl fed down b P hungry Pennant staffers'at the May 25th banquet. Interest is maintained as Bcv Hefley explains an English problem to Marty Donnell while Mike Inkhen observes. A captiv ated class of American Lit students is enriched by the poetry of poet-in-residence Greg Marshall. by Sandra Boyd Among the changes in the English Department was the increased attention placed on broadening student vocabulary and writing skills by the teachers. The new Writing Lab for juniors included a thorough grammar and composition orientation while sophomore speech included weekly exercises in vocabulary. It was hoped that this increased concentration would be reflected in the SAT scores of following years. Another change was the altering of the curriculum. Some courses such as Fantasy and Horror and Lovers and Losers were completely dropped whereas others such as Advanced Placement were added. Advanced Placement, a course for college bound I Advanced Placement added ncreased attention given grammar; vocabulary, writing also accented seniors who have the ability and desire to do college level work, allowed students in the class to gain college credit. This course was initiated, said English Department head Van Young, because students wanted a class of high level ability. Mr. Young felt that the students were pleased with the idea of having an Advanced Placement class and the reception by those in the class was a very positive one. Esther Yoder, one of the students in the class saw an advantage in having AP offered in that it allows a little more of a chance to be more prepared for college.” Mr. Young summed up AP by saying that it was “a learning process for me as well as for the students. There was also an addition of two new teachers, Mrs. Dawn Martin and Mrs. Bev Hefley. Mrs. Martin, graduate of Elkhart Central in 1973, was pleased to back the high school in which she attended. “It feels good because I’ve always liked the school any way, commented Mrs. Martin. Working as a colleague of teachers she had in school presented no problem for Mrs. Martin as she said, The faculty has helped me a lot by accepting me as a teacher rather than as a pupil.” Mrs. Hefley, who came to Indiana from Arkansas, described the student body as being friendly and eager to learn . She felt that the curriculum at Central offered a large choice to students and is easy to teach . Along with Mrs. Martin. Mrs. Hefley felt that the other members were very helpful and made it “even simpler” to enjoy teaching at Central. For the past several years Elkhart Central has been fortunate enough to receive a writer-in- residence. The program is offered by the National Endowment for the Arts, which is run by the Indiana Arts Commission. All schools in Indiana have the opportunity to apply for a writer but not all of them receive one each year. Central has luckily acquired a writer six of the last seven years. Writer-in-residence, Hoosier poet Greg Marshall worked with Central and Memorial High students. While modeling her special project, Edith Roifsen captures the attention of her Britisl aLiss. Completely confident with his thoughts and actions. Bruce Bassett exemplifies an expressive speech. Diligently working on an Advanced Comp, assignment, are Viviane Clemens and Kelly Craven. Soaking up the warmth supplied by the Spring sun. Humanities students Tracy Eggleston and Kathy Penn attempt to study. English 85 Winning third place in radio at state is Robert Borrelli. who is congratulated by Coach Schlcgel. An extemporaneous speech is given by Deb Fenton, a speech junior. SPEECH CLUB—Front Row: Robert Bruce Bassett. Dan Wilson. George Borrelli. Betsy Davis. Back Row: Berkshire and Sandra Boyd. Filling the canteens for evening college classes are DECA members Jim Grandholm and Warren Lawson. 86 Speech DECA by Sandra Boyd Four DECA students attend Texas conference c peakers win 26 ribbons Galen Wenger Outstanding Senior award went to Sandra Boyd who did oratorical interpretations. As students hurriedly rush to and from their classes down A hall, few can keep from turning their heads at the display case for the Speech Team. The many colored ribbons, certificates and trophies earned during the year are real eye catchers. A total of twenty-six ribbons highlight the case: six of which were for first place, five for second place, and six for third place finishers. Along with the third place finishes was a trophy earned by Robert Borrelli for his performance at Stale competition in the broadcasting event. Three other trophies, all of which were for first place, surround the third place trophy. Mrs. Margaret Kleppinger, new assistant to coach Nancy Schlegel, helped judge, and also coached students in areas concerned with current events: namely, the discussion, impromptu, and extemporaneous categories. Co-presidents of the team were Richard and Robert Borrelli. Sandra Boyd served as secretary. Sandra was also awarded with the Galen Wenger Award which goes to the outstanding senior of the group, at the annual Speech Team dinner. Robert Borrelli was named outstanding underclassman at the event, and Mike Wain and Dan Wilson were awarded letters for their efforts. Schlegel noted. There are many different areas for different people on the Speech Team. Discussion, dramatic duo, and radio are just a few of the events. Stale competition had a better showing of students from the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA). With a total of nine contestants representing Central at the competition, the Distributive Education class, part of a nation- wide program for development in marketing and distribution, was able to boast a total of three entries in the national conference, held in Houston. Texas. Sandy Whisler. Sue Hornell, and Mike Pritchard all qualified for the Nationals by placing in State competition along with Max Sokol, who will be attending as State President. According to teacher Gary Fileccia. students benefit from DECA because. Everything we do in DECA is experienced or done out of school. This gives them the opportunity to compete without losing money on a job. Socially, they meet new friends by working together. He admits that he sometimes gets more excited than the students over some of the projects and contests. DECA. which is open to juniors and seniors, deals basically with retailing. The class also gives a general background in advertising, displays, management, and many other aspects included in the world of business. Slate President Max Sokol commented. It’s a chance to share ideas, broaden leadership skills, and meet new friends.” DECA—Front Row: Max Sokol. Back Row: Mr. Garry Filicca. Sandy Zimmerman and Randy Shantz. Kathy Babcock. Sue Hornell. Whistler. Mike Pritchard. (oe Theresa Marcis .onek. Cheryl Cook. Metzger. Jim Grandholm. Kent Sptjech DECA 87 Safely goggles are worn by Betty fohnson to protect her eyes in analyzing harmful chemicals. by Ellen Skinner Advanced Bio goes to Purdue hemical substances analyzed Although the Science Department has used the same curriculum for the past three years, all the teachers seemed to be pleased with the results it has produced. Much of the emphasis is placed on lab work and out of class experiments. Mr. Charles Beeson, Department Chairman, stated that the science enrollment is decreasing even though Central has a top notch department. One of the factors contributing to a fine department is Chemical Analysis, a second semester class, which is offered in very few high schools. It is a college prep course involving analysis of substances to see what elements are present. An all lab course such as this “allows students to learn how to operate in a lab, handle special equipment, and budget one’s time well,” according to Mr. D. Willis, Chemical Analysis Instructor. To add a highlight and broader viewpoint to science, this year's Advanced Biology class, taught by Mr. Lynn Garrard, took a one day field trip to Purdue University during the fall. We went to become familiar with the school of agriculture at Pufdue. We learned a lot!” stated Bambi Crowell with enthusiasm. The basics of science were also offered and taken by students. These classes were allowed to get acquainted with different types of lab equipment and often did much of their work outside. One example of an experiment was to classify living things and explore different types of matter. This was one of a multitude of activities leading to an interesting and well rounded year. In order to build a C02 generator. Brad Bowman and Mike Stecs work carefully and quickly with skill. Measuring and recording the growth of bean sprouts is part of the daily lab work for Edie Penn and Jeff Jacobs. Part of the procedure for John Edlund and Jay Miller in their Science class is testing and calculating voltage. Appearing to be confident of her knowledge Pam Quirk takes a test with a smile. 89 Science M Hanging a three dimensional geometric figure are Steve J Nystrand and Karen Roll. Since counting on fingers isn't permitted. Doug Reed and Dan McNeilc used more advanced methods. If two heads are better than one. (ada Love and Irene Nand have it made in Math. A deep conversation of the pluses and minuses in math is held between Mark Thacker and Charlie Rose. Nobody knows the mysterious answer as shown by Larry Crump. Brian Wetzel, and Ryan Burdin. Wearing a Red’s hat and directing a math class while Becky Schwindaman looks on is Russ Busse. ‘No frills here!’ omputer is installed to enrich course offerings I f math were considered a meal the math teachers would serve only “meat and potatoes. This phrase pretty well sums up the philosophy of the Math Department. “There are no frills about it. comments Mr. Busse, department chairman. Despite the strict down- to-business atmosphere one innovation had been added to the department. A computer had been installed for the use of the students in the computer math class and possibly other math courses. We're really excited about the opportunities the new computer will provide. explained Busse. Since so much of our society is dependent on computers it has become necessary to offer computer math. Having a computer available to the students will better prepare them for further study in the field, Mr. Busse continued. It's lots of fun to do the programs, stated senior computer math student Riva Kirchner. “The computer really makes the whole thing realistic.” Aside from a few changes such as the computer, the math department continues on as always, providing students with the basics of mathematics. Mr. Smith’s math class learned a new way to cook hot dogs by using homemade solar stoves. Math 91 by Ellen Skinner Quill and Scroll. Math Club continues our clubs begin, two fold Quill and Scroll’s awards banquet featured such awards as Best Business Manager given by Mr. Kenton Monjon to Betsy Davis. With pens in their hands and paper set before them, six members of Elkhart Central became the first in a new society. This new group is advised by Kenton Monjon. who is also adviser of the school newspaper and Pennant Annual. The national organization is called the Quill and Scroll. In order to qualify the students had to be in the top 1 3 of their class. Other qualifications include having worked on the newspaper or yearbook staff for at least one year. To remain in the club they must maintain their grades and remain on the school production staff. The six members—Me- Me Chung. Mary White. Kate Helm. Paul Heaton, Jeff Vamos, and Kelly Craven—visited junior high schools in Elkhart and spoke to the students about publications and journalism. Another, less formal club at Central is the Math Club, sponsored by Mr. Kevin Smith, who also teaches different Math classes. The number of participants in the club changes from meeting to meeting and the only qualification is an interest in math. Some of the activities the members participated in were two Math contests. Four trophies were brought home as rewards of the good job the students did. Mr. Robert Feightner also held a presentation demonstrating the new TRS-80 minicomputer. It's a club that is meant for the enjoyment of the students, stated Smith. The Hump Club, founded by Evil Dr. Feightner. was one of those clubs to, “just blow off steam. as stated by Joe Peterka, one of the leading humpers. Every Wednesday at exactly 11:59.30, halfway through the school week, a large group of people could be seen congregating in a specified hall. They carried champaign poppers, funny hats, and other party supplies. These people were lacking in dignity enough to become total fools for the 30 seconds it took to celebrate Hump. At exactly noon the sound of kazoos, whistles, and peoples screams could be heard throughout all of Central. This happy occasion aided students over the hump of the week. Hump died this year because of lack of interest. Also Evil Dr. Feightner is leaving Central to continue college. Most student humpers felt it was only appropriate to discontinue the tradition as an honor to its instigator. Philosophy Club was started and lasted several months. It was discontinued due to lack of interest. Past members took questions, too deep for the philosophy classes, and through careful study analyzed them and presented them to the different classes. Philosophy Club adviser. Mr. Phil Campagnolia. discusses a philosophical point with Lynn Householder. Nancy Lutey. Bruce Bassett. Esther Yoder, and Ana Bertha Pardo-Ortiz. 92 Math Quill and Scroll Checking oulthe new computer are Brian Dimos, John See. Mike Montieth. Ana Pardo. Doug Reed and John Yoder. Discussing the functions of Quill and Scroll are member Mary White and inductee Ellen Skinner. Participants in the first year journalism club. Quill and Scroll, are Me-Me Chung. Kate helm. Mary- White. Jeff Vamos. and Paul Heaton. Not pictured: Kelly Craven. Planning the next activity are Math members Brian Dimos. Ana Pardo. John See. Mike Montieth and Mr. K. Smith. Math Quill and Scroll 93 A beautifully illustrated poster about the Voices of Spring is prepared by junior Tami Mellinger. First year student Chris Doll discovers differences in composing in Spanish as opposed to English. (learning vocabulary is essential to Maria Zilm and Nina Free in order to develop Spanish language skills. While her students intently listen to dialogue. Profesora Sherck controls the headphones. u Bosaui Prlravtro reje rondos 94 Foreign Language by Sandra Boyd racticality stressed in foreign language classes As Jan Shaw looks on. Jay Schrock points out some interesting information on the German bulletin board. Bonjour, Monsieur. Comment allez-vous? Sehrgul. danke. Und Ilmen?” Voy ala oficina. No, you're not in France. Germany, or Spain. These are only a few of the expressions heard proclaimed through the upstairs A hallway. One of the changes in the Foreign Language Department was a revising of their objective “to make it more practical , commented Spanish teacher Betty Sherck. In order to make any language practical, there must be some type of culture study. As German professor and Foreign Language chairman, Adam Bossnack said. “Language and culture are inseparable. Trying to decide whether language evolved from culture or whether culture evolved from language is like trying to decide which came first: the chicken or the egg.” The students taking foreign language not only study culture by reading about the language and the people who speak it, but also by eating the food of the country being studied. Some classes held breakfasts wherein the teacher played host and the students were served only if they were able to ask for things in the desired language. As far as how the students feel about culture studies, sophomore Darrell Pittman, as did many others, saw it as being important in that by studying culture, You won't look dumb when you go out in public in a foreign country and do something the natives ordinarily wouldn't do. Other ways of studying culture, while having fun at the same time, were employed by the Spanish classes wherein students were allowed to play games such as Bingo. Monopoly and Spanish Cards. Culture studies isn't all fun and games though: each scholar must give a report on something dealing with Spanish culture, whether it be on a person, event, or game. There are a variety of reasons why students take a foreign language. Junior Cathy Brough signed up for Spanish because My mother speaks Spanish and she wants me to learn how , while sophomore Darrell Pittman and junior Karen Harris took it because they may one day go to Mexico or some other Spanish speaking country and it's an advantage in being able to speak the language . French pupils Anna Pardo and Nick Antonakis took French for some of the same reasons in addition to because it sounds so elegant . Even though Foreign Language is a great deal of work, it's also a great deal of fun as these and many other students realized. Determined to get as many right as possible. Tracy Ellison listens closely to every palabra of a quiz. Trying to make a profit by selling fruit to Nancy Hornell is Kris Southworth as Pam Campbell watches. Foreign Language 95 They used to call this wrestling but now Steve Douglas and Mark Potterbaum enjoy horseplay. by Ellen Skinner It’s not a convertible, it’s a driver's ed. simulator being driven by Eric Wambaugh. o-ed gym classes work out, driving range used in summer Title 9. a law requiring gym classes to be coed on the threat of losing Federal funding, brought a big change to Central. It was the first year for mixed classes here at Central. Rollie Hoover, head of the Physical Education Department, said that coed classes were a success. He fell that students adjusted well because they got a choice of activities and he stated, We have to get over the idea that girls don’t sweat too! Ted Foland felt that a lot of changes can be made from learning experiences this year. Classes are broken down according to different skills for each activity. Boys have had the advantage because of the way they were brought up. was the reason Mr. Foland gave for guys usually being better at some sports. Girls liked coed classes because they got .more experience working with guys and they didn't have to wear uniforms. It's hard to do everything the guys do though. stated Jenny Prugh. We all worry how we look.” Do the guys really notice how the girls look? No. it really doesn't matter, responded one boy, sure you can see a difference but that adds variety. Guys, however, did feel that aggressive boys have to hold back in some activities. All in all most are happy with the new change. The new change in Driver's Education was also a success and instructor. Tom Kurth, was proud of the new addition. Last summer a new driving range was added and Kurth said, It turned out excellent. I'm pleased. The range gave students more experience in close manuever drills. Once the driver got out on the road, basic drills like parking, backing, turning, figure 8’s. serpent driving, lane changing, and passing had been eliminated by the use of the range. The 4-phase summer program is much more detailed than the school year program. It included classroom, simulators, driving range, and behind the wheel. Students also observed schoolmates driving skills by being passengers. Students felt Driver's Ed. is a good experience but most took it because insurance was cheaper to obtain if they did. 96 P.E. Drivers Ed. Jasl spike by Dour Wise throws Aindy Kiefer off guard and she ijsses returninR the ball. Flying saucer? No. Maureen Blessing with a unique style for hitting as Steve Gruber looks on. P.E. Drivers Ed. 97 Involved in his work, AP Art student Nick Antonakis, finishes one of his many drawings. In class, Kathy Fuller points out one of her favorite photographs to Linda Stephenson. Steady ness and concentration is displayed by John Ruggles as he throws a pot on the potter's wheel. ART AWARD WINNERS—Front Row: Jim Kreighbaum. Betsy johnson (Gold MedalKTim Schenk, Back Row: Linda Stephenson. Me- Me Chung, Nick Schneider. Nick Antonakis. Mark Longacre. Mike Stees. Viviane Clemens. 98 Art A new enlarger aids Craig Kec;k and Carlton Taylor in enlarging prints for photography class. Running his print through solution. Jeff McGlinchy becomes acquainted with developing film. by Linda Stephenson dvanced Placement begun, NYC culture trip is highlight and dark rooms, are all a pari of being an arlist, or at least learning to be an artist. And at Central a large group of students are doing just that. This clay is messy!” or 1 spilled paint on my new pants! are common exclamations heard coming from art rooms H113 and H115. In the past, art has gained the reputation of being a class taken for an easy credit or an hour to relax. But this year a group of dedicated students, the first to enroll in the Advanced Placement Studio Art. proved this theory false. The idea behind the program is to give talented art students the opportunity to achieve actual college credit, for quality artwork, while still at the high school level. Since this was the first year the course was offered, a lot of expectations were not fulfilled, observed Tom Grove, the AP instructor. It started off slow but as the year progressed it steadily picked up speed and the students found a direction to their work. Cindy Riggle. an AP student, feels that the course requirements and descriptions, are difficult to understand and tell you what you have to do. Art is your own creation.” While another AP student, Viviane Clemens holds a contrasting view. I enjoy the class because I can do what 1 want. It has no strict assignments. A trip to New York City was another of the innovative activities of the art department participated in this year. Ten Advanced Art students six from Central and four from Memorial, A visit to the Rockefeller Plaza by Jeff Smith and teacher Pam Smith wras part of the trip to New York. were given the opportunity to visit the most cultural center of art in this country. It was a good experience and everyone had a great time, remarked Pam Smith, the main organizer of the trip. Part of the excursion was funded by a calendar project each student worked on for three months, often in their time. The original limited edition calendars were dubbed the Big Apple Calendars by the group who travelled to New York. Art 99 Surviving in the wilderness in Korea are M A S H actors Joe Shanholt and Matt VanDyke. 4077 is entertained by the Bonwit sisters. Vicki Atwater. Derrilyn Williams and Elaine Fair. 100 Thespians by Ellen Skinner R d ■ ■ ecord year is set in inductees, Thespian Troup 653 experienced a record year in several ways. They inducted a total of 24 new members to the national drama organization. Twelve of those were inducted at the spring banquet, where the annual awards were presented. Best Musical Actress was awarded to Vicki Atwater; Best Dramatic Actress, Cynthia Hill; Best Musical Actor. Larry Crump; Best Dramatic Actor, Ryan Burdin; Best Technician—Stage, Paul Heaton; Best Technician —Lights, Dan South. Vicki Atwater was also attendance named Best Thespian. Also receiving special recognition were Mr. Tom Grove and Mr. Dennis Phipps. They were named Honorary Thespians for their contributions to the drama program. The Spring Play. M A S H also proved to be a record performance, attracting the largest crowd ever to a spring play. Drama Director Cheryl Menzel, who completed her first full year as head of the drama was very, very pleased with the year. Highlighting this year was the Fall Musical Finian’s Rainbow, which The doctors at M A S H 4077 have discovered that Young Frankenstein has come back from the dead. was the first musical that she had directed. Menzel added, “Central theater has a reputation for putting on quality productions. That quality is due to the talented and enthusiastic students and faculty who participate in theater.” Menzel was so pleased with the success of Finian’s Rainbow, M A S H, and the children's play, The Golden Goose, she could think of only one way to describe the year: To borrow a line from a song 'It was a very good year!' War isn’t totally unromantic for Gwen Ewart and Brad Stahl as they stroll around the camp. Thespian best actors, actresses, and technician winners posing with director Miss Mcnzcl are Larry Crump. Vicki Atwater. Paul Heaton. Dan South. Cindy Hill, and Ryan Burdin. Replying to Hawkeye's letter. Susan Clark dictates one of her own to her secretary. Stacy Summers. Since Ho-Jon” is having trouble viewing the game. Randy Ahmann and Scot Slaughter help him out. Contempt brews in the swamp' between doctors. Burns. and Pierce. Thespians 101 Although the bassoon appears larger than Gaynor House, he is able to play it beautifully. Top Right: Senior soloist Carolyn Stitgen prepares to enlighten the audience with her excellent oboe skills while Barb Pletchcr. the other soloist awaits her turn. Below Middle: The lively trumpet section is led by John Stoffer. lay Schrock and Ed Francell. DRUM MAJORETTES—Stacey Reber. Teri Higgins. MARCHING BAND— Front Row: Tina Nuet. Patience Sanders. Becky Brumbaugh. Irene Nand. Holly Lundgren. Shelley Wolgamood. Mary Gaskill. Becky Shaw. Becky Wise. Chris Clements. Tim Franks. John Foster. Rita Skarha. Keith Wells. Dan South. Jim Clements. Jenny Bixler. Ruthanne Voelker. Tim Walters. Doug Krciser. Juanita Lovely. Terri Sailor. Mindy Kiefer. Cathy Campoli. Leslie Nelson. Valerie Cornccki. Chris Terlep. Wendy Dascoli. Row 2: Jodi Moore. Deb Fenton. Lorie Logan. Sara Moore. Shellie Kaser. Wendy Kerich. Cindy Bontrager. Janet Bierbaum. Darcy Gaskill. Cheryl Penrose. Denise Snyder. Cheryl Paul. Carl Stumpe. Karen Bowers. Corrina Martin. Kathy Mackey. Teresa Young. Angie Clark. Elise Snyder. Margo Method. Joan Anderson. Rita Stone. Mary Wenzel. Row 3: Katheline Wiley. Mike Tetzlaff. Brian Pauley. Carolyn Hammes, Scott Weigner. Barb Pletcher. Doretta Nielsen. Gaynor House. Becky Schwindaman. Vicki Atwater. Kevin Ryan. Deb Smith. Reva Kirchner. Lynn Atkinson. Kim Westlake. Tammy Frye. Sue Andersen. Margo Books. Barb Best. Margaret Pelton. Tanjmi Adcock. Cindy Mann. Linda Holloway. Carolyn Stitgen. Peg See. Row 4: Kip Phillips. Mark Eash. Pat Palumbo. Bill Miller. Jolie Arnold. Matt Brough. Jay Schrock. Jim Schneider. Ed Francell. Brian Dimos. Don Surface. Charlie Rose. Lisa Young. Jan Loisch. Brenda Krernan. Randy Forbregd. Terry Miller. Brett Cripe. Eric Haitsma. Back Row: John Stoffer. Dan Perron. Jeff Greer. Dan Gosling. Steve Rodkey. Todd Denman. Dan Kreiser. Doug Zehr. Chris Schrock. Kevin Boyer. Pat Klarecki. Chris Teall. Drum Majorette Stacey Rebcr leads the band in cheering on the football team. by Sandra Boyd ‘and all that jazz’ azz, symphonic band rated tops in contests Excitement flourished in the Elkhart Central Band this year. Beginning with the new Jazz Band class offered, this year's bands had a very successful year. Students are waiting in line to get into Jazz Band, replied band director Gerald Knipfel. This means that the members chosen are a very select group of individuals . Not only has Jazz Band become the most popular course in the Music Department, but offering it as a class has really paid off. Out of 25 bands (21 from Indiana. 2 from Ohio and 2 from Illinois) in a contest held in Terre Haute. Ind., Central's Jazz Band won the first place Sweepstakes Trophy. Entering the contest was by accident because it was the only one that could be fit into the schedule. Besides. Ten hours on a bus is too long for the band director, chuckled Mr. Knipfel. As evident by the outcome, the ten-hour trip paid off and tremendously pleased the director. The Jazz Band was not the only accomplishment in the band department this year. Central's Symphonic Band was also chosen the 1 band in Northern Indiana. Among the individual awards, six band members were selected to the All-State Band. Out of these six, two were selected first chair. Barb Pletcher chosen first chair clarinet and Carolyn Slitgen chosen first chair oboe. The other four chosen All-State were Brett Cripe, baritone horn: Terri Higgins, piccolo: Scott Wiegner. tenor sax; and Chris Schrock. trombone. With definite playing talent. Central's Marching Band will compete next year for the first time. If the outcome is anything like that of the Symphonic and Jazz Bands', it will be a great success. As Mr. Knipfel said, Talent, attitude, interest and desire combined to make Central’s Jazz and Symphonic Bands 1. Soloing during the Jazz Band concert. Barb Pletcher plays a “mean saxophone! Band 103 ry1 V 'o f by Ellen Skinner rchestra places first in contest It’s hard to believe that Brett Kronewitter can made 4 strings and a bow sound as beautiful as it does. For Mr. Blickensderferand his orchestra, the year was busy and full of excitement and travel. There was a variety of different shows, concerts, contests and ceremonies that had the privilege of being accompanied by Central's orchestra. The Etude Concert was performed by February and the Spring Concert took place in May. During the Christmas Concert the orchestra accompanied the choir for their performance. “Finian’s Rainbow. the fall musical, was also enlightened by the fine musical tone the orchestra. The only fund-raiser the class had was a candy sale to raise money for a trip to East Lansing on April 22- 24. They visited the orchestra class there after East Lansing School performed with Central in a concert at Northside. A first place was taken for the orchestra contest held at Memorial. They finished the year by entertaining at Baccalaureate for the 1979 seniors. 104 Orchestra All Slate Orchestra was privileged to have Brett Kronewitter. John See and Bob Spano from Central. Maintaining the right posture and concentrating on her music. Regina Gary creates her own sound. With an instrument bigger than she is. Sue Harreld manages to keep it under control. Learning to coordinate fingers, arms and chin. Holly Comadoll practices before class. ORCHESTRA—Front Row: Robert Spano. Karey McKee. Brett Kronewitter. Priscilla Broadbent. Mark Thacker. Clint Lowery. George Foster. John See. Row 2: Mark O’Brien. Betsy Davis� Michelle Pontius. Tammy Masters. Leigh Bell. Teri Higgins. Carolyn Stitgen. Peg See. Chris Smith. Chuck Gonld. Regina Gary. Judy Kane. Becky Gessiness. Row 3: Ryan Burdin. Barb Pletcher. Gayner House. Suzie Voelkert. Jack Danner. Holly Comadoll. Sue Harreld. Row 4: Pat Polumbo. Dan Gosling. Chris Schrock. Kevin Boyer. Dan Perron. Jim Clements. Keith Wells. Orchestra 105 A proud Dennis Phipps presents the Mid-west top choir award to Shades members Lydia Rodino. DerrUyn Williams. Bryan Greene. Tom Stewart and Vicki Atwater. Seeking help from choral director Dennis Phipps is a puzzled Ray Zimmerman. Far Left: Dance steps are an important part of Shades and trying to learn new ones requires practice. Carolling through the halls in hopes of spreading holiday cheer are the many members of the ECHS Choral Dept. CONCERT CHOIR—Front Row: Derrilyn Williams. Vicki Atwater. Susie Miller. Peg Stokel. Criss Terlep. Elaine Fair. Linda Ewing. Jeni Ginther. Jodi Moore. Kathy Stephenson. Gwen Ewart. Lori 106 Choir DeGolier. Tammy Simmons. Mary Harms. Carol Thornton. Shirley Furlow. Cynthia Hill. Julie Campbell. Cindy Hout. Row 2: Sandy Whisler. Vicky Lawrence. Janele Hackman. Cathy Wyatt. Kathryn Wells. Tena Shultz, Lisa Jones. Sheila Bracken. Teresa Hyser. Kathleen O’Connell. Tracey Lewis. Janice Wagner. Sue Hoeppner. Tami Fry, Back Row: Steve Nystrand. Matt VanDyke, Brian Wfetzcl, Joe Peterka. Chris Quinn. Tom Stewart. Mark Longacre. Randy Voelkert. Mike Wambaugh. Dave Heinhuis. Joe Shanholt. Adrian Calhoun. Bryan Greene. Curtis Hill. Bob Clark. SHADES OF BLUE—Front Row: Gwen Ewart. Larry Crump. Keith Wells. Derrilyn Williams. Sheila Bracken. Tami Fry. Jeff Castello. Row 2: Jodi Moore. Susie Miller. CrissTerlep. Lydia Rodino. Sue Harreld. Vicki Atwater. Matt Van Dyke. Carol Thorton. Cathy Stephenson. Back Row: Bryan Greene. Tom Stewart. Curtis Hill. Bob Spano. Mike Wambaugh. Ted McAleer. Cathy Wyatt. Mary Harms. Raising their voices in joyous celebration is enjoyed by Jodi Moore and Kathy Dobson. Taken over by his music. Bob Spano practices for an upcoming Shades of Blue performance. by Sandra Boyd top pop Concert Choir gets new formals hades of Blue is named choir in mid-west Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La- Ti-Do ... choir members were heard warming up for their last concert at Rice Field. Concert Choir performed at the Commencement exercises on May 30th. As they were singing together for the last time, many of the members reflected on the year's activities which began for some with the school musical, Finians’s Rainbow,” in November. For those choir members not involved in the musical, their performing began with the Christmas Concert in mid-December. This concert not only consisted of Concert Choir, but of Mixed and Girls Choirs as well. Other concerts of the year were the Reflections in Blue and the Local Choral Festival both held in March. Tuxedos were purchased for all the guys in Concert Choir and the girls received formals. These new outfits were first worn in the Reflections concert. Also in March, the Shades of Blue participated for the first time in a contest held in Chicago. There were 18 schools, including some from Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana. Pleasingly the ECHS Shades of Blue returned to Central with the first place trophy, naming them top pop choir in the mid-west. Another honor for the choir was the Division I rating they received at the Nisbova contest. The Choir Department had many good concerts, stated choir director Dennis Phipps and rounded out the year with their Spring Concert held in May. Returning from the Mid-west Pop Choir contest in Chicago. Curtis Hill and Jay Cavitt catch a few ZZ’s. Choir 107 Accounting manager, John Mickels. helps teacher Mary Lloyd use the new IBM memory typewriter. by Paul Heaton quipment in Business up-dated; computer work is initiated ) CC HI LD CC o a wmmm c (— I a. LL If the business department at Central were to be given a theme or philosophy, it would have to be keep up with the times. The department, under the direction of Virginia Ogren, has been trying to live up to this idea by keeping the equipment as modern and up-to-date as possible. Business received permission to purchase only electric typewriters for coming school years. It is also experimenting with different types of electronic typewriters; complete with memory and other functions. Information, or word processing is big in the business industry, according to Ogren. Processing information is usually done through some form of computer work. Miss Ogren noted that they are trying to incorporate the principals of information processing into the business curriculum. Typing is just one of the many classes offered by the business department. It provides a good background and is necessary for computer work and helps develop spelling and language art skills. Many students also take business classes because they realize the need for a knowledge and understanding of business in whatever vocation they choose. An average day in a courtroom was witnessed by a group of business law students, which helped them to prepare their own mock trial, an annual event. Business management students were given a chance to test money- management skills in a class experiment that involved investing large sums of hypothetical money on stocks, bonds, and other investments. Several students triumphed, and got a return on their initial investments, while others found out the true meaning of the word bankrupt. 108 Business Faster than the speed of lightning. During a mock trial for business law Doretta Nielson takes dictation over Lydia Rodino. Becky Fann. and Paul the earphones. . Majeski pose as prosecutors. Them is ' order in the court as Karen Slanton and Tracy Blatz •preside at the judges bench. A grateful Janet Bierbaum welcomes the aid she receives from a sympathetic Chris Laughlin. Studiously working on her assignment. Stacy Reber adds another entry to her accounting book. Business 109 Peck, peck .go the fingers of Angela Clark as she hits her typewriter keys hoping for few errors. by Ellen Skinner uys enjoy practicality of Home Ec Move over this is a man's job. states Clarence Bramley as he shows Kim Rodino the proper way to make a cake. CO DC UJ til DC O A variety of sludont needs were fulfilled in Home Economics. This included girls who are planning a career in Home Economics and the guys who think it’s just a common sense subject. Tony Balzano. an ECHS sophomore, commented Foods and Meal Management are great classes for guys, especially athletes who need to know what they are eating. Eating good food would help their performances. Not only that hut guys that are going to bach it need to eat more than hamburgers and chips. Another student, like many others, took Home Ec. because, it’s fun to eat! According to Mrs. Marilyn Moore. Department Chairman. This year the food classes were very active. They worked with Nursing Homes and Day- Care Centers. Serving in this way provided them with experience in nutrition. The classes enjoyed working with and hosting receptions for some school activities. The advanced food class made foreign dishes part of the menu. Family Living and Child Guidance classes taught students things they never realized about planning and organizing a family, claimed Mrs. Moore and some of her students. The class performed a mock wedding where some of the class members held honorary positions of bride and groom. Mrs. Moore felt, This was a very good experience for them.” Vests were fashionable this year and Anna Glassburn seems to know the most creative way to attain one. Clothing classes zig- zagged their way through a fabric filled year. They visited Smolers and tried new ideas and techniques and displayed their projects on Parent Teacher Night. The whole year was fun for the girls and the guys alike. added Mrs. Moore. lit) Home Ec Utilizing her talents Diane Forte arranges a floral bouquet for her Home Ec. class. Reading to attentive nursery school children are Karen Brownlee. Willie Lenox, Diane Posthuma, and Lisa Mitschelen. Foods is a fun class for Debbie Allen and Margorie Franklin who seem to enjoy chowing down. Home Ec 111 Q iris comprise 5-10 percent Industrial Arts is another field which the female gender has begun to penetrate at Central. The girls as well as the guys are enrolled in such classes as drafting, graphic arts, woodshop, electronics, metal and autoshop. For many, the training offered provides a decent background for seeking careers in the arts field. The main project of the year, a slide display, was carried out by the entire department. According to Mr. Dennis Gable. department chairman, “We made a slide display of all our classes to send to the junior highs. This will help them realize what we can offer them. Besides participating in the slide project, each class worked on various interesting projects of their own. Drafting classes tested their patience and skill by measuring architectural stress with homemade architectural structures built out of spaghetti noodles. A service which many people around the school appreciate is the printing of all school programs, tickets, and posters, which is the duty of the Graphic Arts class taught by Ron Geyer. Students are given the opportunity to design, set and print their materials. The 5-10% enrollment of girls is well spread between the Industrial Art classes. Mr. Gable hopefully states, “It makes the classes much better, and I hope the female enrollment will increase. by Ellen Skinner Balancing on his cast and adjusting the weights proves to be a double feat for Andy Owens. A smooth surface is the end product expected by Mike Spratt as he manipulates the sander. 112 Industrial Arts Woods is not just for guys and Jill Perkins seems to handle a hammer quite well. Demonstrating how to construct a perspective drawing is Senior Jim Roberts. Woodshop teaches Dennis Page the skilled art of constructing furniture out of plywood. Attentively shaping a small piece of metal. Joe Lint is careful not to hit his fingers. Industrial Arts 113 Planning for FUTURE CAREERS Says Chris Harter Prospective future architect Rick Kurting closely works on his drafting project. recommend Wilh many high school students contemplating what to do with their lives after graduation. Elkhart’s Career Center provides a great way of helping them make decisions. The Career Center, open to all high school juniors and seniors, is located on California Road and offers courses in many different occupational fields. Courses are offered in areas from Cosmetology to Welding and everything in between. Many students decide to go to the Career Center because of the on-the-job training offered. Junior. Chris Harter signed up for Vocational Medical Office Assistance because she “wanted to know more about working with doctors and patients.” She. like a lot of other scholars who go to the Career Center, wanted to really see what their career choice would actually be like. For four weeks, Chris had the opportunity to work in a doctor's office and really enjoyed it. Students attending the Career Center really seem to enjoy it because of the wide variety of high schools represented there. This variety makes the Career Center a great opportunity to meet many new friends while learning a worthwhile skill. For anyone interested in specialized training, whether it be in Commercial Sewing or Heating Air Conditioning, the Career Center seems to be a great place to start. As Chris put it, “I'd recommend it! Move over Betty Crocker”... here comes senior Jim Williams preparing something delicious. 114 Career Center % |ust the right style seems to be the motivation behind senior Jeanne Happer's laboring in Cosmetology. With deft fingers Chuck Duncan accurately snips a pipe in two. An inspiration has struck Senior Tonya Owens as she diligently works on her next project in Sewing. Career Center 115 Creating one of many signs arc Shirley Furlow and Mayra Polo while sponsor Robert Slaughter checks it over. Pep Club members Lola Mason. Rachel Rinquette. Jeanette Ward. Sue Bowers. Shirley Furlow. Tina Rice. Sandra Boyd. Leigh Bell. Helen Pratt. Doretta Neilson and Vicky Lawrence display their best float trophy. The feeling of victory is radiantly portrayed by Lori DeGolier as she bearhugs a fan. Dejection of losing a close game gives to emotions as Jamie Crowell looks for support from Julie Butler. 116 Pep Club Spirit abounded Varsity mouths «ire an asset to Cheerleaders try their hands at Peppers Rachel Rinquette. Lola perking up a pep session. Mason and Arnee Love as they show their enthusiasm. fV and Varsity Cheerleaders are Gary. Ann Blaising. Michele Martin. Julie Butler. Betsy Keene. Tracy Susie Best. Arnee Love and Lynn Pfaff. famie Crowell. Amy White. Rozcma. KrisSouthworth. Karen Roll. Regina At a pep session. Pep Club members by Sandra Boyd Sandra Boyd and Kathy Oliver find a unique way to introduce the players. 0 oo many ‘cheerleaders’ work against each other The spirit that evolved because of the state qualifying basketball team of 1978 seemed to have died down, but the Cheerleaders. Pep Club members and of course the Rowdies tried desperately to keep it going. One reason for the lack of spirit of the fans was because of a rivalry between the cheerleaders out front, sponsored by Karen Klarecki and Kathleen Duffy, and their opposition in the stands, the Rowdies. Students watching a game didn’t know what to do. whether to sing along with the cheerleaders or to join in with the; Rowdies. Both groups defeated their purposes by causing the fans to join neither one. This barrier was finally overcome so that the cheerleaders and the Rowdies decided to try to work together. The end product was exemplified at the sectional where Central fans showed real enthusiasm and spirit. Along with Fight On Old Elkhart.” the; traditional Go Big Blue!” was most popular with the; fans. Although Pep Club also suffered from lack of participation” they managed to help provide some spirit by selling buttons and other spirit items. The homecoming parade was again sponsored by the Pep Club and was as exciting as ever,” said one pep club member. First place in the best float contest went to Pep Club, a pleasant surprise for sponsor Robert Slaughter. A combined effort of the Pep Club and Cheerleaders was put to use on a successful disco dance held in March. While spirit was a little low at the beginning of the year, after the Cheerleaders, Pep Club members, and the Rowdies started working together, school spirit was boosted. Cheerleaders 117 With a little help from Mrs. Sherck. Dan Wilson is able to complete his Spanish assignment. A casual chat before class helps Sue Harreld. Linda Duvall, and Pam While his dog acts as an audience. Helvey catch up on the latest events. Keith Wells practices on his guitar. nice spring day drew many B fid studcnts outside during the {?fl[P0 5 073(511) 118 People Division As Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Richard Miller has the main responsibility of guiding and inspiring the entire school system. He has completed his sixth year at Elkhart. Addressing the graduates. Patricia Brotherson. hoard member, shares her experience after just attending the alumni reunion of her class. Supervising the junior highs and high schools is Dr. Warren Breniman. Director of Secondary Education. Assisting with administration and curriculum. Dr. Robert Franklin. Assistant Superintendent, also works with federal programs. Central Administration School Board 121 for the great accomplishment of Coach Jed Foland and the golf Besides supervising the operation of the entire high school. Principal A1 Bias serves on numerous state department of education committees ranging from teacher certification to evaluation of colleges. He also serves on several IHSAA committees and is on the alumni board of I.U. Drawing a ticket for the fund- raising for the 1980 European Band Tour. Mr. Bias helps out the Tops in Pops Concert. 122 High School Administration Posing with Peter Falk, Mr. Howard Hull, new assistant principal, is in charge of attendance. The picture was taken by the Pennant adviser several years ago in Paris, before he even knew Mr. Hull. Principal reflects on school year Vice Principal Robert Minichillo. position after serving several years Evening School Principal Dorrance assits Mr. Bias in running the school. as assistant principal. Rogers also teaches two classes of This was his first year in this U.S. History in the afternoon. High School Administration 123 At the end of the school year Principal A1 Bias praised the growth and the maturity of the senior class. “In September. I thought it was all over for them. There were experiences as never before that showed their emotional immaturity. But at this point (in May) they seem to have pulled it all together.” “Who should get the credit for this?” he asked, Student leaders do. By their example and leadership, demonstrated with patience, everyone has come out together on top.” Bias stressed that this has been one of the? best years at Central for various groups. Speech has won more trophies and even had a student. Robert Borrelli. take third at state. In music the orchestra. Shades of Blue and Jazz Band brought back trophies. After tieing with Memorial for the past two years. Central won the Tony Campagnoli All Sports Trophy. For the first time, girls sports also were included in the points. All in all. Bias felt that it was a very good year. 'The big question on everyone’s mind.” said Bias, “is how the? school board will decide about grade reorganization and nr integration.” The staff is working on devising plans and feeding that information into the board. Different ways of running the? day are being studied, as well as what changes they would bring. There’s a lot of studying and decision-making taking place now.” added Bias. Principal Bias feels that one of the main assets of Central is how pleasant the atmosphere is. Visitors comment on how surprised they arc? to see students smiling. We can take pride in these comments. said Mr. Bias, “it’s a plus for everyone.” Jogging, swimming, biking enjoyed Retiring after thirteen years of teaching is French and German teacher George Alexenko, who received his B.A. from Goshen College. • Among the many hobbies of Science Department Chairperson Charles Beeson arc reading and stamp collecting. He has a B.S. and M.S. from Purdue University and teaches Unified Science in his spare time. • Typing teacher and athletics director Max Bell can be found on the golf course even when there's snow on the ground. He received his B.S. and M.S. from Indiana University. • Intrigued with his German class is Foreign Language Department Chairperson Adam Bossnack who received his M.A. from Indiana University. Alfred Blickensderfer, Orchestra director and member of The South Bend Symphony, he received his B.M. at the University of Tennessee and his M.M.E. at Indiana University. • Discussing future plans with a student is Counselor .Anthony Byrd who has his M.A. from Notre Dame and his B.S. from Ball State. • Heyy! Not bad. is a familiar expression of Phil Campagnoli, Social Studies teacher and Philosophy Club Sponsor. He has a B.B.A. and M.A. from Western Michigan University. • Alll right! exclaims tennis coach and Math Department Chairperson Russell Bussee as he praises a student. The fisherman and canoer received his M.S. from the University of Illinois. Guidance counselor Robert Clark obtaining his M.A. from Michigan State University, enjoys athletics, fishing and hunting. • Jogging and gardening are pastimes of Life Science teacher Kay Dabler who received her B.A. and M.S. from Southern Illinois University. Whether it's jogging, swimming, bicycling or a Physical Fitness class the faculty at ECHS has been working hard to gel in shape and to remain in shape. Business teacher Mary Lloyd takes advantage of the weather and bicycles in the summer 2-5 miles per day. During the winter months she attends a Physical Fitness class at the YMCA. Another popular way people across the country have taken up to become fit and trim was to jog. If you chance to stay after school sometime you may see Mr. Tom Grove, Mrs. Kay Dabler or Ms. Sandra Du we jogging through the halls. This keeping in shape sport has fast become a favorite for students and faculty alike. Swimming has been another good and fast way for teachers to get in shape. Mr. Robert Ellis and Mr. Robert Feighner have both used this method. Mr. Ellis has been swimming for 3 years now and has worked up to KXX) yards a day. 124 Faculty Full of grins. June Deal, head of the Guidance Department earned her M.A. from the University of Michigan. • First year librarian Jackie Dougherty has her M S. from Indiana University and enjoys reading and cooking, as well as helping students find materials. • Foods teacher and Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor Kathleen Duffy likes all sports she received her B.S. from Ball State University. English teacher. Sandra Duwe, hopes to be released from the stockade someday. The Little League Mama , received her M.A. from Purdue and enjoys gardening and camping. • Robert Ellis, retiring History teacher, enjoys traveling and swimming. Now a permanent Floridian, he has a B.S. and M.S. from Indiana University. Dr. Evil . Robert Feighner. teaches math with a M S. from Notre Dame, and enjoys reading and working with computers. • Garry Fileccia. Distributive Education instructor, spends his free time playing racquet ball and painting. The DECA Sponsor acquired his B.S. from Ball State University. • Nena Fuller enjoys skiing, reading and weaving. The English and Social Studies teacher has a B.S. from Central Michigan University. • Varsity Swim and golf coach Ted Foland teaches P.E. and Geometry. The proud new Dad received his M.S. from Indiana University and enjoys all athletics. Going over a test. Life Science instructor Lynn Garrard has a B.A. from Wabash College and his M.S. from Indiana University. • Assisting one of his students. Ron Geyer, Drafting and Architecture teacher is a fanatic tennis player and has an M.S. from Indiana University. • Junior Class Sponsor, and Art instructor. Tom Grove is determined to mix the right shade of color. He is a recent graduate of Ball State w'ith a B.S. • Electronics and Drafting teacher Dennis Gable concentrates on fixing the oscilloscope. His degree of B.S. and M.S. is from Indiana University. In addition he enjoys aviation and carpentry. He is the Industrial Arts Chairperson. Faculty 125 Hobbies, activities help faculty unwind A golf fanatic. Counselor Joe Harvey, with a M.A. from Ball State University, helps plan a schedule with a student. • Newcomer English teacher. Beverly Hefley hasn’t lost any time getting involved. The Sophomore Class Sponsor received her B.A. from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas. • Motorcycle hot rodder. and Wrestling coach. Rollie Hoover teaches Health. P.E. and Narcotic Education, with a M.S. from Indiana University. • Showing his student the correct way to sand is Woodworking instructor David Jester who received his M.S. and B.A. from Ball State. Doing the ever-popular Steve Martin impression is Social Studies teacher. Robert Johnson. The bearded teacher obtained his B.A. and M.A. from Ball State University. • Cheerleading sponsor and Home Economics teacher Karen Klarecki instructs her class. Time outside of class is spent participating in sports, needlework. She has her B.S. and M.S. from Indiana University. • Peg Kleppinger. assistant Speech Coach and reading teacher received her M.A. and B.A. at Michigan State. Giving a condemning look to an out of tune player. Band director Gerald Knipfei enjoys fishing and traveling. He has his B.M. and M.M. from Butler University. • Among the hobbies of head football coach Tom Kurth are Model trains and stamps. The Driver Education and Physical Education instructor received his M.S. at Indiana State University. • English teacher Robert Landau listens patiently to a student question, he enjoys hedonism and reflection, with a M.A. from Indiana University. • Relaxing during class. Girls Swim Coach and Assistant Athletic Director. Karen Leeth likes to water ski. The avid athlete has her M.A. from Michigan State University. 126 Faculty When students look at (he staff al Central, they see them as teachers rather than people. There are many more sides to faculty members that students don’t see, and one of them is the hobbies they have. Activities director Mr. Robert Slaughter has just chosen a new hobby in the past couple of months. Van converting. He had an old van which he put new seats and carpet in, refinishing the whole new inside. When asked why he did this he claimed, “I’m in my third childhood and besides vans are fun to drive.” Miss Cheryl Menzel has an interesting hobby which she uses to maintain sanity. This hobby includes needlepoint, creweling, crocheting and knitting. Pillows and pictures are just many of the interesting articles she has made. She says when 1 sit down to do those projects I just totally unwind from the days activities. Hobbies and interests are a very major part of peoples lives. When students come to know their teachers’ hobbies, it becomes easier to relate to them as people rather than just instructors. Testing out the equipment is Physics and Areospace instructor George Leis. He enjoys canoeing and has his B.S. and M.Ed. from the University of Illinois. Showing off his cameras is Rod Liechty. Art Department Chairman. The Art and Photography teacher has an M.A. from Ball State. Aw come on ref!! You must be blind! shouts Head Basketball coach and Accounting teacher George Leonakis. He has an M.A. from Western Michigan University. • Traveling and golf are just two of Government and Psychology teacher Shirley Lints pastimes. Mrs. Lint, who has her M.A. from Ball State University, helps Tim Walters with a worksheet. Blazerette Director and Shades of Blue Choreographer Roberta Litherland has her B.S. from Indiana State University. Richard Litwiller, who has his B.S. and M.A. from Western Michigan University, helps a student during metalworking class. He also instructs other Industrial Arts Classes.a Business teacher Mary Lloyd NHS sponsor, points out a typing error. The sports and cooking enthusiast received her M.S. from Indiana University. Explaining the details of the quadratic equation is Math teacher Micheal Lutz. The assistant Baseball coach has a M.S.T. from the University of Dayton. • Patrick McCullough, assistant football coach and Student Council Advisor, likes to fish and ski. He earned his B.S. from Manchester College. New English teacher Dawn Martin has a B.S. from Ball State University. She likes to travel, as well as explaining the basics of grammar. • Giving a 100 dollar smile is Drama Director and Thespian Sponsor Cheryl Menzel. The English teacher received her M.A. from Notre Dame. Faculty 127 Bob Ellis, Alexenko will be missed Head Baseball coach Randy Miller searches his book for the nexl assignment. The math teacher received his B.S. and M. from Indiana State University. Kenton Monion, who teaches English, loves traveling from Egypt to Puerto Rico. The Pennant Adviser has a M.A. from Purdue University. He is pictured in St. Mark's Square in Venice with his traveling companions.' Home Economics Department Chairperson Marilyn Moore likes to camp and sew. The Home Economics teacher received her B.S. and M.S. from Purdue. • With a M.A. from Western Michigan University. Business Department Chairperson. Virginia Ogren likes to read and sketch. • Choral Director Dennis Phipps rehearses one last song before a concert. The golfer and camper has a M.S. from Indiana University. Night Principal Dorrance Rogers enjoys traveling and sports. The History teacher has a M.S. from Indiana University. • Nancy Schlegel, with a B.A. and M.S. from Purdue, stresses to one of her English classes the importance of putting feeling into a speech. The Speech coach likes to knit and read. • A graduate of Notre Dame with an M.A.T.. Spanish teacher Betty Sherck, enjoys gardening and reading. 128 Faculty At the beginning of the year, there will be two familiar faces missing from The Elkhart Central classrooms. One will be History teacher Robert Ellis, who taught at ECUS for eleven years. During this time he instructed History, Sociology. Exploratory teaching and Drivers Education. Prior to his teaching career. Mr. Ellis was involved with school safety as a police officer in Kokomo. Indiana. In regards to the faculty and students he was associated with, he felt that this was one of the main reasons teaching has been such a “wonderful experience.” Mr. Ellis has taken up the sport of swimming while he has been at Central and this experience will come in handy next year when he resides at his new home in Florida. Also, retiring this year is French and German teacher George Alexenko. Mr. Alexenko resides in Goshen and has taught in Elkhart for thirteen years. Pep Club Advisor and Ski Club Sponsor Robert Slaughter controls the Student Activities. The golf buff has a M.S. from Purdue. • Math teacher Kevin Smith has a M. A. from Illinois. The Math Club Sponsor enjoys swimming and Kite Flying. • Margaret Smith, teaches English. The music collector has a M S. and B.S. from Indiana University. Economics and History teacher Charles Smith received his M.A. from Indiana University. When not arguing politics, he can be found on the golf course. • Coming in new this year was Art teacher Pam Smith. She enjoys playing the guitar and has her B.S. from Ball State University. • With a M.A. from Notre Dame. English teacher Lucy Terlep likes to write and knit. • Virginia Springs hobbies include crafts and plants. The Home Economic instructor has a B.S. from Berea College. Radio and television instructor Nico Valentijn who has a B.S. from Ball State University, enjoys camping and biking. He also takes charge of the A.V. department. • David Vollmar. who teaches math, is busy explaining to Betsy Davis the finger points. He has a M.A.T. from Purdue University. • New girls Assistant Basketball Coach Todi Velkoff likes to golf. The Science teacher has an A.B. and M.S. from Indiana University. Faculty 129 Summer jobs? When the school year came to an end it was a common belief of many students that teachers, like the books and all the other parts of the school, were put away in summer storage. Much to the amazement of those who hold this theory, most teachers had summer employment. Some spent their summers teaching summer school but many also found jobs outside the instructing profession. One such teacher was Mr. Randy Miller, who acted as a realtor as well as a math instructor during his months off from school. Athletic director Max Bell also held another job on his spare time. His job as an insurance salesman brought in extra money as well as gave him something to do during the summer months. Perhaps the busiest teacher during vacation was English Department Chairman Mr. Van Young. As well as teaching High School summer school, he often taught on the college level either at Indiana University Bloomington or at I.U.S.B. On top of all this Mr. Young acted as a consultant for the Indiana Committee for 1 iumanities. He was in charge of the Northern Indiana branch of this organization which attempted to “involve more institutions in applying for grants. “I do them all because I like to. says Mr. Young. “1 wouldn’t do them if I didn’t like them.” Social Studies Department Chairman Phy llis Warrick has her M.A. from Notre Dame. The Psychology an(i Sociology teacher enjoys reading and sailing. Accounting and typing teacher Sharrie Watson gives some final instructions. She has her M.S. from Western Michigan University. First year Industrial Arts teacher Ronald Wetzel likes woodworking and has a M.S. from Ball State University. • Athletic ticket manager and basketball announcer Don Willis has a M.A.T. and a B.A. from Indiana University. In his spare time the Chemistry instructor sings in a Barbershop Quartet and sponsors the Senior Class. • Science teacher Nancy Willis likes music and camping. The Senior Class sponsor received her M.A.T. from Indiana University. New Softball Coach Van Young teaches English and has a B.A. and M.A. from Ball State University. The English department chairman enjoys sailing and reading. • With a B.A. from Purdue and a M.S. from Indiana University. Diane Shelton teaches first year Spanish. She enjoys both sewing and golfing. 130 Faculty Attempting the hopeless task of trying to untangle a film are Audio Visual aide Rita Alley and Library assistant Ruth Oliver. • Head of extracurricular accounts Pauline Chester checks over her books. Skippers seldom escape the keen eye of Yvonne Crooks who is in charge of attendance. • Secretary of the music department. Jane Flora also accompanies the choirs. Supervising study halls and helping in the office are two of the major duties of Katherine Helfric. • Buried in forms. Alice Levan deciphers the paper work for the athletic department. Taking a break from her job as registrar. Margaret Milanese lets loose a smile. • Filing is just one of the many office jobs that Erma Miller performs. • Attendance assistant Mary Nicodemus checks up on an absent student by phone. Principal's secretary Norma Pelton is also in charge of supervising the other secretaries. • Library aide Evelyn White helps Dave Pairitz find some additional information. Barb True, Mrs. Chester’s daughter, works as a teachers aide. • Guidance secretary Sharon Wise aids the counselors by typing and answering the phone. Secretaries 131 Carla Accord Tammi Adcock Randy Ahmann loan Anderson Jolie Arnold Cindy Babcock Craig Babcock Pam Bailey Pal Bailey Marly Baird Richard Baker Larry Baldwin Tony Balzano Rita Baron Shirley Baskin Chris Beach lames Bean Deborah Beally Leigh Bell Jeff Bellamy Karen Benninghoff Sally Bergcrson Chuck Best Susie Best Anne Blaming Maureen Blaising Julie Blosser Slacy Bloch Phillip Pollman Cindi Bonlrager Rene Bonlrager Karen Bowers Cindy Bowers Brian Bowlby Rhonda Bradshaw Charles Bramley Priscilla Broadbent Malhew Brough Jo Browm Kathy Brown Karen Brownlee Bret Burden Rick Burns Brenda Busse Molly Butler Nora Butts Alan Byrun Alice Calhoun Cathi Campoli Linda Cappelletti Matt Carroll Letitia Cartwright Craig Casey Dian Cattell Mark Chapman Jeff Chaney Corrina Charles Mike Chesnitt Russell Clanton Angela Clark Tom Clark Sandy Clayborn Caroline Clemens Christopher Clements David Cobb Pam Collins Holly Comadell Carol Compton Vickie Conklin Rose Cook 132 Sophomores Freedoms, responsibilities require adjusting Campalgh posters Were displayed on CenLrai’s uuiJs with the advent of junior class elections Chris-Ferru and Sherry Vollmar examine one of the many candidates creative efforts. Th e experience of entering a different, seemingly enormous school has a dazzling effect upon all new students. Despite this, the somewhat bewildered sophomores eventually found their place in Blazer Country. More freedoms, additional responsibilities, a larger work load, and hundreds of new people to meet were all a part of adjusting to high school. Although the adaptation took longer for some than others, most sophomores successfully made the transition and soon became a productive part of the ’78-'79 Blazer year. New benches in the student center provide a relaxed setting for Stacy Summers and Steve Parcel during lunch. As spring o%er set in. I became one of fheTnost ..popular divorshjns for sophomores as well as others. Crystal Cooper Lisa Cornish Sony Corpe Sheila Cosby Dairyl Crabtree Tony Crawford Brett Cripe leffrey Cripe Keith Cunningham Gerry Current Kenneth Curry Noreen Cwidak Misty Daily Jack Danner Sophomores 133 Sophomores involved—'shoot for the stars' I nvolvement—the secret to success. Without it. there would be no dances, pep sessions would terminate, and all team sports, clubs, and committees would be virtually non-existent. With it, we have the Central Blazers! This view is widely expressed by the class of '81 as can be seen in the important roles that they have played in so many school activities this year. Sophomore class president, Nancy Hornell remarked, “I think we have a really great class this year. The class of '81 is going to go places! by Beth Burrows Supportive posters were hung by the hundreds by the Pep Club. Sophomore Onnie Smith lends a helping hand. Danny Davis Kelly Davis Todd Derman Fred Dick Barry Diller Lauri Dimos Gregg Doberenz Chris Doll Jim Donnell Kevin Donnell Steve Douglas David Drew Robin Dudding Kristie Dugle 134 Sophomores % Cynthia Dukes Steve Dye Jerry Eaklc Mark Eash Julie Elliott Leslie Ellison Thomas Ermis Chip Estep Connie Estes David Etting Kim Evans Audrey Fair Christopher Ferro Lorry Fisher Todd Flynn Jack Foltz Carl Ford Sue Frahnn Lisa Frankenberger Tim Franks Nina Free Gary Freeman Mike Fritschi Billie }an Funk Regina Gary Mark Gaskill Mark Gardner Eva Gates Doug Gaugler Dan Genrich Todie Genth Todd Gentzhor Connie Jo George Robin Gibson Mike Ginter Greg Glanders Patti Glasgow Anna Glassburn Howard Goff Curt Goolsby Teresa Green Jeff Greer Annie Cries Anna Grove Darlene Grove Dwayne Grove Steve Grubber Theresa Habic Tim Hall Kathy Hampel Cynthia Harp Jerry Harper Gary Harris John Harris Douglas Harter Jeff Hartman Charles Hawkins Cindy Helman Phil Helpin Dale Henderson Randy Hess Tim Hileman Greg Hiles Keith Hill Alan Himmelsbach Beth Hively Wil Holmes Stacy Horn Nancy Hornell Sophomores 135 Steven Hornsby Donna Horten Nat Hossler Dawn Hostefman Greg Howard Jerome Howard Rick Immel Kenneth lnoue Jerel Jackson Jesse Jackson Lynell Jackson Steve Jackson Winona Jackson Jeff Jacobs Barbara James Buddy |ames Rick James Mary Jeffries David Jessie Mike Jewel Mike Jones Renee Jet ter Chris Johnson Colette Johnson Angela Jones Tom Jonkert Deb Kelsey Wendy Kerich Jeff Kern Melinda Kiefer Curt Kime David Kirts Jeff Klinger Angie Knox Rick Koerting Diana Koller Jim Kreighbaum Douglass Kreiser Brett Kronewitter John Lail Fred Lamb Greg Lambert Michelle L ince Billy Lane Joella Lane Terry' Lanham Mariane Laub Maureen l iughlin Deb I awcrcncc Thomas Leach Tim Ledman Jeff Lefebvre Camie Lehman Diene Lemons Dan Lenhart Melinda Lewis Robert Lingofelter Joe Lint Craig Lx)chmandy Jan Loisch Mark Long Brian Loucks Arnee Love Jada Love Eldin Lovely Mike Lowenhar Fred Luckey Holly Lundgren Gerry Lundy Kathleen Mackey 136 Sophomores Float, pennant sales, prom are achievements TOP TEN SOPHOMORES—Front Row: Stacy Wenzel, Liz Nielson. Michelle Pontius. Rene letter. Debra Lawrence. Second Row: Jan Loisch. Jeff Matthews. Rick Bums. Mike Raab. Helen Weircioch. After the usual adjustment period, once the sophomores had become accustomed to high school life, there was virtually no stopping the achievers of this class. Their second place float, the success of their pennant sales, and the fact that they played such a supportive role in the preparations for the prom are only a few of the contributions that the 10th graders made. by Beth Burrows CLASS OFFICERS—Laurie Dimos. Smith, treasurer; Nancy Hornell. social chairperson; Caroline president; Maribeth Stephenson; Clemens, vice-president; Steve secretary. Lotanga Maddox Jeff Mann Jeff Magyar Chris Marohn Tim Marsh Connie Martin Michelle Martin Jim Massing Tammira Masters Diane Matheson Jeff Mathews Jeff Matz Valerie May |oe McDaniel Sophomore Leaders 137 Co-ed gym, speech, geometry bring butterflies completes her World Literature assignment. by Beth Burrows Scheduling classes for your first year at senior high can be a memorable and often overwhelming task. There is not a sophomore at Central that will ever forget the joys of Geometry. Commonly referred to as confusion. Hr. cosine, right triangles. a2 +b2= ?... or was it .? Or perhaps one chose to follow the ambitious road taking two math courses. The headaches involved in such an endeavor need not be mentioned. Speech and vocabulary classes yielded other highly detectable symptoms, including the jitters, butterflies of the stomach, and a permanent lump in the throat. Few realize the terror involved in suddenly forgetting how to read your notes as you listen to background jeers of. What's the matter, cat got your tongue? However, the initial shock soon wears off, and some valuable experience in public speaking can be gained. A routine year of gym classes seems little to be concerned about before entering the sophomore year. Nevertheless, the surprise is made apparent by shrieks from the locker rooms. Oh my God. it's co-ed! For the majority of sophs, drivers' education provides a welcomed diversion to an academic schedule. The intense desire to be behind a wheel encourages many to sign up for this class, though they soon realize that there's more to be learned than how to turn the key in the ignition. it's obvious that a sophomore year at Central can be a challenging and unprecedented way to start a high school career. Dee Merrick Margo Method Steve McManimie Matt McWhorter Kelly Miller Julie Miller Kenneth Miller Phil Miller Jeff Miles Karen Minelh Lisa Mitschelen Mike Montieth Roy Moon Jeff Moore 138 Sophomores % 0K 4 - K - fv «' I • , § � IF a t I: Hi AI Dan Moorhead Lyn Mulgrew Mark Myers Kim Nagy Liz Neilson Randy Nielson Todd North Tina Nuet Lonnie Null Brad Nusbaum Scott Nystrand Jerry O'Neil Teresa O'Neil Sherry Ortiz La Deana Owens Dennis Page Todd Pairitz Patrick Palumbo Steven Parcell Debbie Park Janice Parks Tina Parks Edie Penn Deborah Peoples Dan Perron Peter Peterkn John Peters Mark Phegley Kip Phillips Darrell Pittman Michele Pixey Michelle Pontius Charles Poth Mark Potterbaum Debbie Powers Dorris Pratcher Jenny Prugh Sherry Pretty Kathi Purvis Pam Quirk Mike Raab Ross Raifsnider Mark Ray Guy Redd Antoinette Redding Sheila Rhodes Tina Rice Richard Rice Rachel Ringuette Teri Ritchie Kim Rodino Craig Rogers Karen Roll Charlie Rose Lynne Rozema Kevin Ryan Eric Sailor Doug Seal Robert Schaefer Dale Schieber Ronda Schlarb Jim Schneider Jeri Schrock Susan Schrock Mike Schroen Laura Schurwonn Roger Scott Walter Sharp Amy Shea Nadja Shereles Sophomores 139 Rob Shinn Rose Silver Jimmie Simpson Laurie Sims Sherrie Sirko Rita Skarha Teresa Slack Kim Slone Scot Slaughter Re Run Smith Christine Smith Mike Smith Sheila Smith Steve Smith Melody Snider Denise Snyder Danita Spake Mike Spratt David Staal Selina Stahl Mike Stanton Lynn Steffen Michele Sten berg Maribeth Stephenson Renee Streep Carl Stumpe Robert Stutzman Stacy Summers Don Surface Darryl Sutton Anthony Tayor Mark Taylor Pearlie Taylor Chris Teal Mike Tetzlaff Mark Thacker Todd Tice Rick Toby Melba Tracy Sonja Treadway Ted Triggs Marty Tucker JillTully Julie Tully Andrea Vaweer Ruthanne Voelker Susie Voelkert Sherry Vollmer Angela Vukosavljevic Ron Wade Nancy Waldref Eric Wambaugh Jeanette Ward Pam Ward John Weaver Theresa Weirich Keith Wells John Wenger Mary Wenzel Stacy Wenzel Roger White Helen Wiercioch Carlin Wilcox Kathleen Wiler Debra Williams Hugh Williams lo Williams Cindy Wills Chris Winter Alan Wise 140 Sophomores % Envious sophomores look forward to license by Beth Burrows Envious faces stare out the bus windows as they longingly watch upperclassmen enter their cars and drive away. This is the story of many sophomores who find that the few months before they get their licenses may be the longest months they’ve ever waited through. At every lunch hour, small groups of these 10th graders flock to the front doors, hoping that some kind soul will notice the intense look of starvation cast upon their faces and offer them a ride out to lunch. This seldom occurs they find and soon abandon their efforts to bum a ride, retiring to the cafeteria. For weeks, biased complaints about the food and staying in for lunch fill the air. while promises are made, “When I get my car. I'm going to take out every sophomore that wants to go! The desire to eat at one of Elkhart’s luxurious fast food restaurants, however, soon wears off as it is realized that both the food and the company in the cafeteria aren't really that bad at all. Many discover the availability of the library during this hour and wisely use their time to finish assignments and to catch up on the latest news. Lunch hours may actually even begin to be fun. But by this time you’ll be getting your license in only a few short weeks. (And of course we know that that will mean good- bye to the good ole cafeteria!) Doug Wise Ruth Witmer Clifford Wolfe Lori Woigamood Tina Woolwine Connie Wright Erwin Wright Chris Wyman Aletha Young Mary Zimmerman Maria Zilm Sophomores 141 Sophomore slaves help make prom success Behind the elegant scenery at every high school prom, if you can push your way through the crowds of exuberant people, gaze through the bright lights and dramatic sets, and separate yourself from the bustle and laughter that make this memorable night what it is. you might encounter one of the people it took to make all of this possible— the people responsible for a night that you will remember for the rest of your life. For months before the actual night, countless after school hours, often very late into the evening, were spent building backdrops, making lighting arrangements, picking up shrubbery, screening bands... the list could go on forever. To these people, the prom means more than finding a dress or a tux to wear that night. It is the opportunity to see a job well done, to take on the responsibility of pleasing your hard to please peers, and to become an active part of a major school function. Prom night confections are shown off by Lyn Mulgrew and loella Lane in front of Main Streets old-fashioned bakery. Sampling some of the goods. Nancy Homell and Sherry Vollmar take charge at the candy store. % 142 Waiters—Eric Wambaugh, Mark Potterbaum. and Tony Crawford— take time? out to discuss the events of the evening. As a group, prom workers gather with advisor Tom Grove at the close of the evening. 143 (2iai.i. of So Unknown talent blossoms In varied areas A t 8:00 am when first hour begins, the class of '80 appeared pretty much like any other class at Central, but when classes were over many unknown talents and aspects of the junior class were revealed. Everything from music to drama to athletics gained the participation of the class. While Ryan Burdin was practicing for his lead in Finian’s Rainbow, Dan Gosling was busy marching, and Doug Zehr was leading the Cross Country team to third in the State. On the female end, Mary Kramer was starting on the volleyball team, Cindy Hill was at play practice, and Kris Southworth was busy cheerleading, and that's only the fall! Winter activities brought out Deb Fenton and Dave Johnson in swimming, Tracy Grubb in gymnastics, and Bruce Bassett was his usual active self all over the place. Chris Quinn and Kevin McNulty were keeping stats for the basketball team, and Todd Roberts was wrestling. At the same time, Robert Borrelli placed third in the State Speech Meet. In the Spring junior athletes went crazy. Jon Davis and Dave Pittman in baseball, Margaret Pelton in softball, Bambi Crowell and Sheila McNeile in tennis were just a few of the standouts. Meanwhile, Larry Crump and Janet Bierbaum were busy with Thespians, and Tami Fry and Linda Ewing were helping Shades of Blue” get ready for their trip to California. But these are only a few of the talents of the Class of 1980. Changing his identity from Kevin Barb Pairtz, Darcy Gaskill. and Kathleen Frisby to his character in “Finian's Laughlin swarm senior Shirley Furlow in the Rainbow. Kevin applies his powder puff game, makeup. Deborah Allen David Arisman Tim Armstrong Lynn Atkinson Leon Ayers Mike Bailey lackie Baker Bill Baldwin Dan Barber Nathan Barger Todd Barrett Bruce Bassett Connie Beatty George Berkshire % 144 Junior Talent Barbara Best Chuck Best Trent Bias Rodney Bickel Guy Biddle Jerry Biddle Janet Bierbaum Beth Bigler Jenifer Bixler Barbara Blocher Jeanne Ann Blocker Dave Borgaard Shelley Borosh Richard Borrelli Robert Borrelli Joe Bostian Sue Bowers James Boxley Sheila Bracken Cathy Brough Paul Brown Jenny Brownlee Becky Brumbaugh Daniel Bryant John Bullock Ryan Burdin Christian Burger Rita Burkey Debbie Burns Bernadette Butts Jim Calvert Tim Calvert Pam Campbell Tom Campbell Becky Carl Flora Carver Jeff Castello Laurie Chaffee Ella Clanton Susan Clark Amy Cleveland Mark Clementz Darrel Coffman Susana Cole Chris Coley Glenn Collins Linda Comer Bridget Conner Thomas Conway Pat Cook Tammy Cook Lori Copsey Valerie Copsey Lisa Cressler Bambi Crowell Cheryl Crume Larry Crump Garry Danner Debbie Daum Renee Daum Betsy Davis Bruce Davis Jon Davis Steve Davis Cindy DeFronzo Lori DeGoher Mary DeKoster David Delks Brian DeVaney Andy Dibley Junior Class 145 Brian Dimos Donna Dobson Clyde Donaldson Bruce Donis Tonya Downey Mary Doutlick Kelly Duncan Barb Dunivan Lynn Duslhimer Mark Drye Todd Dygert Ken Eaton Shawn Edgerton Tracy Ellison Jeff Evans Gwen Ewart Linda Ewing Elaine Fair Debbie Fenton Mark Fioritto Terry Flynn Randy Forbreag Kelly Formsma John lister Katie Frahm Ed Francell Laura Franklin Kevin Frisby Dawn Froese Effie Froutzis Kevin Fullmer Tami Fry Ted Galoozis Joseph Garberick Darcy Gaskill Mary Gaskill Terry Gausler Becky Gessiness Dan Gordy Rick Gordy Dan Gosling Charles Gould Adam Grant Theresa Graves Brenda Gregory Tracy Grubb Scott Gude Donna Gunnoe Janelle Hackman Mellonie Hagans Erick Haitsma Carolyn Hammes Scott Hancock Troy Hardin Chris Hargrove Mary Harms Demeta Harris Karen Harris Jim Harrison Chris Harter Lynn Havlish Paul Heaton Dave Heinhuis Kate Helm Pam Helvey Teri Higgins Cynthia Hill Warren Hill Sue Hoeppner Terry Holt % 146 Juniors of So A cademic achievers are also involved Juniors were led academically by Jim Calvert. Lynn Dusthimer, Pam Helvey, John See, Tracey Lewis, Mary Kramer, Sheryl Lowenhar, Tim Calvert, Chris Quinn, and Lana Rodino. These outstanding students did more than just study. Tim and Jim Calvert played football and baseball, Tracey Lewis played tennis, John See was a member of math club and the orchestra. Lana Rodino was a member of Michiana Ballet Company, Lynn Dusthimer was elected NHS secretary for her senior year, Mary Kramer and Pam Helvey both held after school jobs, Chris Quinn was an active member of NHS. and Sheryl Lowenhar lettered in tennis and basketball. Grace and nexibility are well displayed by Lana Rodino during one of her many hours of ballet. TOP TEN JUNIORS are—Front Row: Pam Helvey. Sheryl Lowenhar. Tracey Lewis. Lynn Dusthimer. Lana Rodino. Row 2: John See. Tim Calvert. Chris Quinn. Jim Calvert, and Mary Kramer. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS—Vice President Adam Grant. Secretary Gwen Ewart, Social Chairman Barb Pairitz. Treasurer Kate Helm. President Trent Bias. Linda Holycross Randy Hooven Kenny Horton Candy Hostetter John House Joe Hudnall Marie Hudnall Cindy Huot John Hurley Tim Jackson Trade James Craig Johnson Dave Johnson Jamie Johnson Juniors Achievers 147 d[aii of So Spike contest, powder puff, dance initiated Gathering around the bonfire, members of the class of 80 help to roast Memorial. % Junior male cheerleaders hold up a banner for the female powderpuff football players to run through. Although the building and many of the faces were familiar, the '78-79 school year brought about many new things for the junior class. New teachers, schedules, and rules concerning attendance and tardies all took some getting used to. Along with the new rules, the Class of ’80 experienced other new adventures. During spirit week the class sponsored the first annual “Spike Contest”, and the girls played in the first powder puff football game. After the Washington football game, the class held a spirit dance in the cafeteria. At the turn of the new year the juniors started preparing for the 1979 prom. After many hours of painting, trips to the lumber yard, and smashed fingers from trying to put together props; the prom was held in the cafeteria on May 5th. Showing their spirit at a pep session are: Front Row: Phil Labrum. Mark Fioritto. Shawn Edgerton. Mark Clementz. Randy Volkert. Brian Wetzel Row' 2: Bruce Donis. Chris Laughlin. Ken Eaton. Jon Davis. Ted Galoozis Row 3: Barb Pairitz. Kathleen Laughlin. Susie Miller. Lori DeGolier Behind: Kate Helm, and Brook Nordstrom. Brenda Jones Lisa Jones Lisa Juillerat Julie Kaiser Judy Kane Shellie Kaser Craig Keck Jaime Keiser Jim Kelly Greg Keifer Brenda Kiernan Mike Kirby Joe Kizinski Pat Klarecki 148 Juniors Lois Kline Ron Kochdnowski Rick Kocielko Sieve Koenig Cindy Koontz |im Krallman Mary Jan Kramer LeeAnn Krause Kelly Kreighbaum Dan Kreiser Melrel Kyle Velma Kyle Phil [.abrum Miles Lane Chris Laughlin Kathleen Laughlin Mike Laughlin Susan Lawson Vicki Lee Carey Lehman Mark Lcib lohn Lewis Tracey Lewis Dan Lievore Leslie Lind Randy Lombardi Rick Lovely A1 Lowe Sheryl Lowenhar Cl ini Lowery Carrie Lyons Kelly Lyons David Madigan Tony Magyar Cindie Mann Michelle Mapes Lola Mason Sidney Mayes Eva Mays Ted McAleer Belinda McGee Jeff McGlinchey Karey McKee Sheila McNeile Kevin McNulty Tami Mellinger Brian Miller Doug Miller Gai Miller Greg Miller Mary Susan Miller Melissa Miller Michele Miller Susan Miller Jeanette Minelli Jodi Moore Sara Moore Teresa Moore Jim Moorhead Melanie Mosscy Donna Moutria Dennis Murphy Irene Nand Ken Neal David Neilson Joyce Nelson Cathleen Nolan Ralph Nolen Brook Nordstrom Teresa Noyes Jonathan Nussbaum Bill Nye Steve Ny st rand Mark O'Brien Marg O'Connel Cathy Oliver Connie Owen Jeff Painter Barbara Pairitz Margaret Palmero Bertha Pardo Anna Pauley Dave Paulson Deb Paulson Caroline Payne Margaret Pelton lamie Perkins Chris Peterman Elizabeth Peters Tracy Pfaff Kris Pickett Maryann Pippenger Frederic Pixley Dave Pittman Mayra Polo Greg Porter leannie Prange Helen Pratt Mike Pratt Chris Quinn Cindy Quirk James Reaves Phil Rees Ron Rice Mike Richardson Todd Roberts Lana Rodino Steve Rod key Elaine Rody Mark Romanetz Christine Rose John Ruggles Sharolyn Rummel Margo Sailor Diane Schlundt Jay Schrock Lori Schwartz John See Paula Sharpe Becky Shaw Randy Shoff Barry Schroth Lynn Schwindaman Joe Shanholt Beth Shrock Tammy Simmons Guenther Simon Beth Singleton Bryan Sinon Ellen Skinner Andy Smith Merolye Smith Kari Snavely Cheri Snead Terri Snyder Kris South worth Teresa Spake Kathy Spaulding Lynda Spicer Lisa Spirito 150 Juniors Cfan of So Elkhart Central has friendly crosstown rival Seven years ago Elkhart High School split into Elkhart Central and Memorial. Since this split a long, hard fought rivalry has existed. Members of the Class of '80 view this rivalry in a variety of ways. Memorial is described as everything from, just another school. to a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want logo there. Academically, the two schools are basically equal and competition is low. but in everything else the competition is at its highest. Whether it be athletics, speech team, or music, the Chargers are always the ones to beat or to outdo. Because four junior high schools feed into Central and Memorial, friendships are often split up, but students still have friends at the other school. Many juniors still have close friendships with people at Memorial but often don't do much with them because of conflicts in school schedules. Decked out to show her Blazer spirit. Susie Miller partakes in a pep session, while Marianne Pippenger enjoys a lollipop on ‘Lick ’em Day’. A blazing bonfire on the week of the Elkhart Central Memorial game brings out Blazer spirit. Marcia Spirito Jeff Spratt Brad Springer Ray Statler Tony Steckley Diane Stone Rita Stone John Stoffer Rick Streetman Charles Stutsman Renee Sutphin Bart Taylor Carl Taylor Mike Terlep juniors Rival 151 Juniors active with work, service activities Volunteering her time for the Cystic Ready for cold weather and lots of snow are ski club members Dan Fibrosis Foundation. Rita Burkey Wilson. Lynn Havlish and Dave Yoder, keeps busy. After school jobs, service clubs, and school clubs all played a large part of the members of the Class of ’80's daily life. Jobs ranging from working at Burger King, to teaching swimming lessons, to running a cash register at Wilt’s put money into the pockets of many juniors. The reasons for working varied; some worked because of financial difficulties at home, others for some extra spending money, and still others to pay for college. Service clubs such as N.H.S. and Interact also had many members from the Class of 80. Members of NHS planned noon- time happenings, tutored, and helped raise money for the United Way among other things. Interact members helped clean-up the downtown area with other service clubs from Elkhart. Joe Thomas John Toby Lee Ann Tracy Diane Truex JeffVamos Vanessa Van Dusen Matt Van Dyke Debbie Vaughn Donna Vaughn Lisa Vite Randy Voelkert Ed Voras Tim Wade Janice Wagner Micheal Wain Michelle Waltz Steve Wamsley Charles Warfield Doug Warner Mike Warren Paul Watson Russell Weaver Harry Wegner Kathryn Wells Kim Westlake Brian Wetzel Alan White 152 Juniors Work “Kick, kick, kick! commands Terri Higgins during one of her swim lessons at the community YMCA. Bruce White Rosie Williams Willie Williams Lori Wilsey Dave Wilson Kim Wise Penny Wolf Frank Woodley Terry Wuthrich Mark Yeakey Kirby Yeater Dave Yoder Paula Yoder Teresa Yoder Todd Yoder Tony Yoder Tony Young Doug Zehr Ray Zimmerman Terri Zirkle Juniors 153 I 1961-1978 Irvin Boggs Lynn Altemeyer Sue Ankersen Marianne Arko Bruce Atkinson Jackie Atkinson Vicki At water Kathy Babe :ock Jama Bachman Lee Baker Brenda Baldwin Mike Balser Marcia Banks Kim Barrett Myra Bartlett Margaret Bean Jenny Bell Debbie Bergerson Carrie Biddle Lester Black Tracy Blalz Jeff Bolinger Margo Books Rhonda Boomershine Brad Bowman Cathy Adams Todd Adams Robin Ahmann David Alert Bob Alexander 154 Seniors Happy moments and tragic are part of senior memories There are many other events that the 1979 graduating class will fondly remember; going to state as juniors was one of them. The exhilaration of going through Sectionals. Regionals. Semi-State, and then being one of the top four teams in the state, was a dream come true for the avid Blazer basketball fans. Having this happen was more that the class of ’79 hoped for. There were also tragic memories such as the death of Irvin Boggs, who was killed in an automobile accident in September. He was an active member of the choir and enrolled in Photography at the Career Center. Most senior memories, however, are good ones. As Andy Owens put it. “Every day is a memorable experience. My most memorable experience hasn’t arrived yet. stated Brian Daugherty, it’ll be the day I graduate from Central. This is a feeling shared by many members of the senior class. 1 “Sp-ir-it yells Dan Wyman as he Showing their exuberant spirit. homecoming float dedicated to portrays Mr. B. at the girl's senior class members ride their Irvin Boggs, powderpuff game. by Kim Hostetler Sandra Boyd Kevin Boyer Sue Brandenburg Patricia Bratcher Kay Bricker Pat Buddrus Theresa Bueltna Ross Burdin fennifer Burns Julie Butler Seniors Memories 155 Dawn Caffrey Bryon Calhoun Jennifer Campbell Julie Campbell Paulette Campbell Lisa Cappeletti Tami Caskey Rick Carl David Carr Jeff Carrick John Cavitt Larry Chapman William Choler Julie Chrisman An-Me Chun Robert Clark Viviane Clemens James Clements James Cobb Patricia Cole Sandra Compton Carrie Conway Shaunessy Cory Kelly Craven lamie Crowell Kelly Custer Kenneth Cwidak Wendy Dascoli lames Deitch Anthony Diblcy 156 Seniors Dale Dinehart Kathy Dobson by Kelly Craven A gracious loser. Duane Owens helps Shirley Furlow celebrate Central’s football victory over Memorial The Coneheads (below) payed a surprise visit to earth by appearing at the Regional pep session. Seniors portraying the Coneheads are Linda Stephenson. Mark Kindy. Sue Ankerson. Bill Choler. Me-Me Chung. Mark Madigan. Kelly Craven, and Betsy (ohnson. Rae Ann Dodge Beth Doll Nick Donis Marty Donnell Gary Dorris Jodi Douglas Senior rowdies finally show some maturity Jeffrey Drummond Peter Durcho Linda Duvall Ann Dygert In more ways than one, spirit was explosive for the class of 79. Several times during the year, a group known as the “rowdies” had their differences with the administration. This group of senior guys were fighting for what they felt was right, yet at the same time spreading dissension among their classmates. As the year rolled on, the furor died down and spirit took a dramatic step upward. The football season, with its long overdue victory against Memorial, was satisfying enough for some, but not the basketball team. Again, they produced some heart stopping thrillers, such as the last second victory over Memorial, and advanced all the way to the regionals finals. A pep session was organized for the senior football players, which featured the first annual banana split eating contest. Seniors Spirit 157 Heidi Edel John Rdlund Tracy Eggleston Nancy Emerson Steve Everett Becky Fann Chris Fann Timothy Fara Thomas Fillio Bessie Ford % Diane Forte George Foster Jolene Foster Joseph Froelich Greg Froesc Kathy Fuller Pete Fullmer Shirley Furlow }udi Gaskill Debbie Gent .horn Timothy Ginther David Girard Daniel Glanders lames Grandholm Matt Grant Robert Gray Paula Groves Courtney Hall William Halt Lesa Hanover 158 Seniors Favorites include 'Mork and Mindy', 'Animal House i “Mork and Mindy , “Soap,” and headed the seniors list of favorite television shows. Also making the list were Monty Python,” Star Trek and Love Boat. For many, the choice of a favorite movie was a toss up between Up In Smoke and Animal House. Another close category was that of favorite actress, in which Cheryl Ladd and Suzanne Sommers received equal votes. Clint Eastwood was voted the favorite actor with John Belushi. who starred in Animal House, coming in second. Foreigner” was the overwhelming first choice as the most popular musical group of 1979 followed by the perennial favorite, “The Rolling Stones.” When it came to favorite albums, the votes were spread thinly, but Foreigner was again on top of the list with their Double Vision album. Some Girl's by The Rolling Stones, Bob Seger's Stranger in Enjoying this year's top two albums. Foreigner's As Sally I eBarron gawks, Paul Maciejewski shows off Double Vision and Steve Martin. are Margo his authentic Steve Martin T-shirt. Books and Warren Lawson. by Kelly Craven Town and All in All by Earth Wind and Fire were also heavy favorites. Jeanne Mapper Mark Harnish Sue Harreld Ben Hartman Doug Hartman Jack Hasty Bill Haut Patty Hayes Jeff Helman Suella Henderson Seniors Favorites 159 Anne Hiles Curtis Hill Linda Holloway Sue Hornell Richard Hossler Kim Hostetler l aurie Hostetler Sandy Hostetler Ron Hostetter Sandy Hudnell % Rhonda Huffman Donna Hunsberger Teresa Hyser Mike Ihnken Jeff Jernstrom Betsy Johnson Rachell Johnson Scott Johnson Dan Jones Jim Kauffman Betsy Keene Sandy Keller Chris Kelly Jim Kelly Pat Kelly Doug Kessler Mark Kindy Reva Kirchner Jim Kirts Laura Kline 160 Seniors Ion Klopplenstcin Richard Kohl Frank Kurth Tim Laughlin Vicky Lawrence Warren Lawson Jeff Leach Sally LeBarron Tracy Ledman Bob LeDonne Sue Leeling Diann Lehman After returning from a whale hunt” by Kim Hostetler Cathy Stephenson and Ann Dygert show off the catch. Senioritis is examined Senioritis, a growing illness, is a common reason for the never ending May Blues. When teachers questioned why senior grades were dropping below first semesters marks and why they haven't attended school for the past few days, many seniors answered, “I don't know the word to describe it. The answer they are looking for can be summed up in one word— Senioritis. There are no definite signs for this unusual illness, for each senior has his own individual symptom of the ‘disease’. As to how they know senioritis had set in, there were many varied responses. Kim Neilson defines it as. When you feel good at the end of a day because it's one less day of your last year. Another victim of senioritis. Brad Stahl, thinks it is, When you’re having so much fun that you don’t mind if everyone thinks you're a fool! It is when everything goes wrong but you still feel great because you know that in a few months you get to graduate,” says Beth Doll. Remedies will vary with the individual. It can range from a long pleasant day at home with hours of rest and relaxation to a quick trip to the dunes every once in a while, which is the perfect cure for this persisting illness. Will there ever be a cure for this epidemic? Many feel as long as there is a senior class there will always be a threat of this disease, on the other hand, some hope a cure is never found. Seniors Senioritis 161 Dawn Linton Laurie Logan Mark London: Dave Lorenz Mindy Losoc Juanita Lovely Mike Lucas Grirg Lucehese Nancy Lutey |eff Lyon ♦ Paul Macie jew ski Patty Mackey Mark Madigan Brian Mapcs Lire Market Patty Mat . Dave McCarroll Tammy McKall Debbie McKinney Dan McNeile Marilyn Melkus Joe Metzger Chris Miller Donna Miller lay Miller Mickie Miller Terry Miller Brian Mitschlan Rusty Moore Marla Morgan 1B2 Seniors Part-time work gives valuable training Dividing their time between clubs, class projects, sports and homework, seniors have also found time to manage jobs. Sue Leeling spends approximately 14 hours of her week working at Drake's. Here she busies herself with such tedious tasks as straightening displays and waiting on customers. Sue likes her job because of the hours she works, which are usually never past 9 on weeknights and seldom on Friday nights. She also likes her boss whom. On one Saturday night let me off an hour early to go to a concert. Neal Hall finds his working 34 hours a week at McDonalds’ interferes greatly with his homework. Working such hours as 5-11:30 or 12:00 on weeknights certainly demonstrates why Neal's job. makes it hard to spend as much time on classes as you want. To compensate. Neal works Comforting her new found friend. Carrie Conway spends her time at work, in the animal clinic. at lunch and whenever I have time. Neal’s career goal is headed in the direction of management and he hopes his present job will help prepare him for his future studies. Another senior who has a unique job is Carrie by Kelly Craven Conway who works at the Animal Care Clinic North. Here she cleans cages, feeds the animals, assists in surgery and develops X-rays. Carrie participates in this as part of a Career Center class from 8-11 a.m. and as an added bonus she is paid. Most of the animals at the clinic are strays, and workingith them is Carrie's “favorite part of the job. She hopes to one day be an Animal Technician. Doris Moutria Tracy Neff Brenda Nellist Leslie Nelson Kevin Nickler Dorctla Nielsen Kim Nielson Brad Noren Linda Nusbaum Carla Nye Seniors Jobs 163 Kathleen O’Connell Karen Ortell Andy Owen� Tonda Owens Ray Painter David Pairitz Mark Palmer Vito Palumbo Ranae Parish Rick Paris Cheryl Paul Brian Pauley Kathy Penn Cheryl Penrose |i!l Perkins David Perron Bruce Perry |oseph Pclerka lames Peterman Don Pierce Don Pike Barb Pletcher Michelle Porter Eric Powers Curtis Pratcher Gloria Pratcher Larry Pratt Elizabeth Prawat Mike Pritchard Joel Putman 164 Seniors Top studenis head class David Raah Lisa Rakow Receiving straight A's throughout their high school careers were National Merit Finalist Esther Yoder and Mark Kindy. Others in the top 12 maintained at least a 3.86 average and were recognized as academic leaders of the class of 79, Doug Randall Stacey Re her Doug Reed Julie Reynolds Cindy Riggle Randy Ringenburg Senior Class Officers arc Ann Dygert. Secretary: Cathy Stephenson. Vice- President: Me-Me Chung. President: Kelly Craven. Social Chairperson: and Cheryl Paul. Treasurer. Todd Ringenburg James Roberts Wilbur Robinson Scott Rodgers TOP TWELVE SENIORS—Front Row. Me-Me Chung. Betsy Johnson. Row 2: Becky Schwindaman. Betsy Keene. Bill Choler. Barb Pletcher. Mary White. Back Row: Dave Raab. Lori Stickel. Mark Kindy. Esther Yoder, and Marianne Arko. Seniors Honors 165 Lydia Rodino Isandcr Rodriquos Edilh Rolf son |nff Russo Sieve Sabo lamio Sachs Torri Sailor Gary Sanders Patience Sanders Michele Scharrer % Robert Scholl Mike Schelling Tim Schenk Phil Schieber Annello Schlabach Randy Shantz Mark Sharp Linda Shields Mall Sims Nancy Simpson Herb Schneider Nick Schnieder C'hris Schrock (ill Schrock Jeff Schroth Jeanne Schurwonn Becky Schvvindaman Mickey Scoll Rila Scoll Pox See 166 Seniors Graduates' plans include college, jobs, armed services Todd Adams: Northwestern Robin Ahmann: Indiana University David Alert: Junior College Bob Alexander: Purdue Lynn Altemeyer: Indiana University Sue Ankersen: Indiana University Nick Antonakis: Goshen College Marianne Arlo: Arizona State David Ashe: U.S. Air Force Bruce Atkinson: Job Vicki Atwater Indiana University Cathy Babcock: Job Jama Bachman: IUSB Lee Baker Ball States Brenda Baldwin: CreSjun Windows Mike Balser: SigmannRintmg Teresa Balzano: GosJ fcCollege Marcia Banks: Unive J' of Vermont Teresa Barham: IUSB Kim Barrett: {oh Myra Bartlett: Anderson Magaret Bean: Ball State Jenny Bell: Indiana University Eric Bellamy: Job Carrie Biddle: McDonalds Lester Black: Architecture Tracy Blatz: Indiana State Jeff Bolinger Air Equipment SaU r Margo Books: Bethel College J J Brad Bowman: Oral IjjobeftSj Sandra Boyd: Pujdue f i Kevin Boyer: Purdtie ' Patricia Bratfihenyidiana I University Ross Burdin: IVHUhWa university Jennifer Bums: University of Oklahoma Julie Butler: Western Michigan Dawn Caffrey: Memorial School of Nursing Adrian Calhoun: Indiana University Julie Campbell: St. Joe Bank Rick Carl: Ball State Dave Carr: Job Tami Caskey: Purdue Jay CmW: Sjkithwestern Michigan Bill CfLler J festern Michigan Me-M hung: Washington University in St. Louis _ Bob Clark: DePauw VivianeClemens: Purdue Jim Clements: Navy Jim Cobb: Purdue Cheryl Cook: J. C. Penney’s Shawn Cory: Texas A M Kelly Craven: Southern Methodist University Mike Gripe: Job Jamie Crciweff: Get Married Kelly CusterJNorthern Arizona Ken Cwidajc Ferris State Wendy Daicoli: Columbia College Brian Daugherty: Job James Deitch: School in Tampa Tony Dibley: Indiana University Rae Ann Dodge: Flight Attendant Beth Doll: Sputhwealern Michigan ‘ ck Donis: Indiana Uniseffiil � rty Donnell: Purdue Doris: PurdueC i Douglas: Indian ' f Druqjmond: .Vqfparais Linda Duvall: Balkfctate Ann DygenMncnana University Heidi Edel: Indiana University John Edlund: Brigham Young Steve Everett: Indiana State I Becky Fann: Winlite Chris Fann: Ball State Tim Fara: Southwest Missouri Jim Fierce: Purdue y Tom Fillio: IUSB Bessie Ford:, stern Michigan ng Tree ifornia Joe GregFroesi Kathy Fuller Shirley Furlow: Greg Gary: South Judy Gaskill: Le Deb Gentzhom: Jeni Ginther: Taylor College TimGinthen Ball State Dave Girrard: Job Dan Glanders: University of Richmond Jim Grandholm: University of Florida Matt Grant: Exxon Oil Co. Bob Gray: Paramedic Bryan Greene: Minnesota Tech Paula Groves: W.S J ir Force Courtney Hall: WiS's Bill Halt: PMm Lesa Hanger: •Flpol Jim Harass: b larreld: Wj DougHaHffiati JacknMfrt Bill Haul: Purdue r 4c 4vdP nayes: l.U. „ Jeff Helman: Ball StaltJ® John Singleton Deb Smith Jeff Smith Elise Snyder Max Sokol Dan South Robert Spano Brad Stahl Karen Stanton Michael Stees Seniors Future Plans 167 ■I 168 Cathy Stephenson Linda Stephenson Rob Stewart Thomas Stewart Lori Stickel Carolyn Stitgen Glen Stoechinger Peg Stokel Kelly Stouder Beth Stump % Alice Stutsman Donna Swann Dale Swihart Laura Tacy Chris Terlep Elizabeth Theis David Thomas Carol Thornton Jamie Tully Lori Van Skyhock Mary Van Wormer John Varanelli Chris Vilmure Mark Vilmure Amy Waldref Ann Waldref Kris Walker Timothy Walters Stacy Waltz Michael Wambaugh Seniors % Gary Ward lames Weirich Denise Westlake Nancy Whipstock Sandy Whisler Amy White Mary White Scott Wiegner John Wiercioch Derilyn Williams Karen Williams Becky Wise zSznioz —continued Few plan immediate marriage Ray Henderson: Tool Die Dave Hiles: Food Service Field Curtis Hill: l.U. Linda Holloway: Secretarial Sue Hornell: l.U. Rick Hossler: Truck Driver Kim Hostetler: Indiana State University Laurie Hostetler: Going Down South Ron Hostetler: Excavating Sandy Hostetler: Manchester College Gaynor House: U.S. Navy Rhonda Huffman: Job Donna Hunsberger: Airlines Teresa Hyser: Concordia Teacher's College Jeff Jernstom: Printing Company Betsy Johnson: University of Evansville Sandy Keller: Job Chris Kelly: Ohio Institute of T echnology Jim Kelly: Western Michigan Pat Kelly: l.U. Danette Kennedy: Job Doug Kessler: Job Mark Kindy: l.U. Reva Kirchner: Biscayne Medical Institute Jim Kirts: Valparaiso Tech Laura Kline: Job Richard Kohl: Armed Service Frank Kurth: Ball State Tim Laughlin: l.U. Vicky Lawrence: Ball Stale Warren Lawson: Tri State Jeff Leach: l.U. Sally LeBarron: Franklin College Tracy Ledman: Purdue Bob LeDonne: l.U. Sue Leeling: Ball State Dawn Linton: Job Lorie Logan: Ball State Mark Longacre: I.U.S.B. Dave Lorenz: l.U. Greg Luchesse: l.U. Nancy Lutey: l.U. Jeff Lyon: Ferris State Patty Mackey: Purdue Mark Madigan: Marquette Brian Mapes: Job Lee Marked Ferris State Patti Matz: Southwestern Michigan Dave McCarroll: Ball State Gordon McClure: Construction Debbie McKinney: California Dan McNeile: l.U. Marilyn Melkus: Purdue Coe Metzger: l.U. Chris Miller: Vincennes Donna Miller: I.U.S.B. Jay Miller: l.U. Terry Miller: Job Clementine Mitchell: Elkhart General Hospital Brian Mitschelon: Job Rusty Moore: Job Chris Nagy: Job Tracy Neff: Get Married Brenda Nellist: Goshen College Leslie Nelson: Purdue Kevin Nickler: Ball State Doretta Nielson: Ball State Brad Noren: l.U. Carla Nye: I.U.S.B. Kathleen O’Connell: Ball State Karen Ortell: I.U.S.B. Andy Owens: Cincinnati University David Pairitz: Notre Dame Mark Palmer: Miles Lab Vito Palumbo: l.U. Ranae Parish: Carson Pirie Scott Jim Parks: Technical School Cheryl Paul: University of Evansville Seniors Plans 169 Accompanying Tom Stewart in his solo are Bob Spano on the piano and Sue Harreld on,bass. Performing at Baccalaureate, Tom Stewart sings his version of We’ve Only Just Begun. Travis Wise Susan Witman D. Anne Wolford Shelley Wolgamood Pamela Wood John Yoder Kelly Yoder Clifford Young Eddie Young Kimberly Young Shelly Wright Catherine Wyatt Kathy Wyatt Kenneth Wyatt Dan Wyman Brian Pauley: Ball State Kathy Penn: work Cheryl Penrose: Ball State Dave Perron: Purdue Bruce Perry: I.U. |oe Peterka: DePauw A Jim Peterman: Ball Stat l Dave Phillips: work Miles Phillips: Coast Guard Eton Pierce: Ferris State ( Barb Pletcher: Butler University Karen Polston: I.U. Mike Pritchard: I.U. Sandra Pulluaim: key- punch operator Joel Putnam: Purdue Dave Rabb: I.U. Lisa Rakow: I.U.S.B. Stacey Reber: I.U. Doug Reed: Purdue Julie Reynolds: work Todd Ringenberg: Tri State Tony Riviezzo: McDonald’s Jim Roberts: I.U. Wilbur Robinson: art school Scot Rodgers Lsvvorth Junior College Lydia Rodino: cosmetology Isander Rodriques: machinist Edith Rolfsen: I.U. Jeff Russo: I.U.S.B. Steve Sabo: Space Assemblies lamie Sachs: I.U.SJi. Patience Sanders: get married Michele Scharrer: secretarial Bob Schell: I.U. Tim Schenk: job Philip Schieber: I.U.S.B Nick Schneider: Ball State Chris Schrock: U S. Army Jeff Schroth: job Jeanne Schurwonn: I.U.S.B. Becky Schwindaman: I.U. Peg See: I.U. Randy Shantz: Ferris State Mark Sharp: work Iinda Shields: I.U. Jack Sigerfoos: armed services Patti Sill: California Nancy Simpson: Ball State Matt Sims: ITT rjohn Singleton: Rose- Hkulman Tech. Deb Smith: Ferris State Peter Smith: ITT Elise Snyder: St. Francis College Jeff Sobczak: Florida Tom Sobczak: Kalamazoo Michigan Tech. 1W Max Sokol: I.U. Dan South: aviation school Bob Spano: Oberlin Brad Stahl: I.U.S.B. Mike Stees: University of Evansville Cathv Stephenson: Ball State Linda Stephenson: Ball State Rob Stewart: Ivy Tech. U ri Stickel: I.U.S Carolyn Stitgen:, ja University of Wisconsin Peg Stokel: Ball State Beth Stump: traVPl Donna Swann: work Dale Swihart: I.U. Chris Terlep: radiology Dave Thomas: I.U. Carol Thornton: Purdue Jamie Tully: Ferris State Lori Van Skyhock: job Mary Van Wormer: Carlton Mfg. Inc. John Varanelli: Big John's Chris Vilmure: Navy Mark Vilmure: Navy 7Amy Waldref: I.U.S.B. Kris Walker: Purdue Tim Walters: I.U. Stacy Waltz: Elcona Foods Mike Wambaugh: I.U. Ricky Watts: GTE Nancy Whipstock: Ohio Sandy Whisler: college Amy White: I.U. Mary White: Northwestern Scott Wiegner: Purdue John Wfercioch: I.U.S.B. Derilyn Williams: Ball State Karen Williams: work Becky Wise: limited Airlines Susan Witman: I .UlS.B. D. Anne Wolford: Southwestern Michigan Shelley Wolgamood: west Cathy Wyatt: I.U.S.B. Dan Wyman: Purdue Esther Yoder: Goshen College Kelly Yoder: I.U.S.B. John Yoder: Purdue | Kim Young: Western T Michigan Kent Zimmerman: college on May 30 C ool evening greets graduates A cool clear evening greeted the graduating class of '79 as they stepped forward for their final high school recognition. Speakers Mary White and Robert Spano warned the class of hard times to come. With speeches completed, the class moved forward to receive their diplomas. Moving the tassel from right to left found seniors unable to contain their joy as loud cheers resounded through Rice Field. The festive occasion came to a close as graduates gathered behind the stands for a final farewell. Gathering for the last time, the class of '79 proceeds forward to receive their diplomas. Shades members |ay Cavitt. Joe Peterka. Cathy Stephenson. Vicki Atwater, and Chris Terlep perform at the Senior Banquet. Banquet and Aloha Day reveal sense of humor The second annual Aloha Day enjoyed even greater success than last year, with more students dressing up in grass skirts, Hawaiian shirts, and mu- mu's. Rollicking laughter started on the last day of school at 8:00 a.m. and lasted till school was out at 3:00 p.m. Many were clad with orange, yellow and red leis to accent the shirts and mu-mus, along with flowers in their hair and straw hats on their heads. Some went all out and brought ukuleles, others brought bongos, to serenade their fellow seniors on their last day of their high school career. Aloha Day was enjoyed with much success as was the Senior Banquet held at the Holiday Inn's Banquet Room. One hundred and forty-five attended the banquet which featured Mr. David White and Rev. Johnson who spoke on this year's theme, What I Am To Be I Am Now Becoming. Mark Kindy and David Thomas emceed the festivities and gave some of their predictions for the class of '79. Jody Douglas was voted most likely to have Evel Knieval jump her mouth, while Jay Cavitt was voted most likely to have the most wives. Bob Spano was chosen most likely to end up spending the rest of his life tossing pizzas at Volcano, and Mary White was chosen most likely to spend the rest of her life catching them. Chris Terlep sang her song, Good-Bye My Friends, and the senior ensemble sang, Photographs and Memories. Direct from Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update, there was a surprise visit from Roseann Roseanna Dana, played by Jody Douglas, and Jane Curtain, played by Linda Stephenson. Offering advice on what the future holds. Mr. David White gives his speech at the Senior Banquet. 172 Seniors Banquet Appearing pleased are Mike Wambaugh. Karen Ortell. and Dave Lorqpz. “Hey Vito, you awake? asks Tim Fara at the Senior Banquet held at the Holiday Inn. Enjoying the many quips and quotes given at the senior banquet, are the 145 who attended. i Showing off their Hawaiian outfits are Curtis Hill. Jody Douglas. Tracy Ledman. Amy White. Linda Stephenson, and Robin Ahmann. Wiggling his grass skirt, Curtis Hill portrays the not-so-ordinary senior on Aloha Day. Seniors Aloha 173 Adorned in the latest fashion of long dresses. Peg Stokel finds the Prom dress she's been looking for. Stopping for some candy on his way out of the mall. Jeff Vamos receives his change. {?flP0i30 V7IK5GQ 174 Advertising Division In search of the perfect birthday Downtown Elkhart will not look the gift. Cathy Brough looks at some of same as many of the shops will be the items at G. L. Perrys. replaced by the superblock. ©[?X7flaQ Due to the fact that many merchants relocated, either to one of the malls or to a local shopping center, business in the downtown area dwindled. In an attempt to rejuvenate Main Street, city officials initiated many new programs. Elkhart Centre, a 4.8 million dollar project which had been in the planning for a number or years, was the most significant of these projects. The complex, which will house a restaurant and hotel, will provide conference space for local companies. Other visual changes downtown included planters, old fashion street lamps, and many redone store fronts. Although many shoppers began to patronize the downtown area more frequently, business at the malls and shopping centers still boomed. Location and the convenience of many stores together attracted many Elkhart and surrounding area shoppers. Local industry, the mainstay of Elkhart, fluctuated with the national economy. Gas shortages hurt the recreational vehicle companies and many were forced to lay off employees. This situation made it difficult for many students to find summer employment. Despite these economic setbacks, local industry as well as merchants kept Elkhart a thriving community. Before completing their shopping at Concord Mall. Julie Reynolds and Carla Nye rest by the fountain. Advertising Division 175 gem.s£ty 5295 zMain Tracy Pfaff Nick Schneider mCEIT. Life isn’t easy. To meet the challenges of today’s world re- quires determination and hard work. If you can face that— without illusion— you’ll discover what’s best in you. And in life. PfTTTS N1BCO INC. 500 Simpson Avenue Elkhart. IN 46515 Innovators in valves and fittings Advertising 176 Advertising 177 Jim Cobb Pierre Moran—Easy Shopping Place—Town Country Lola Mason Marla Morgan J. A. Wagner Construction, Inc. Industrial—Commercial Ofc: 219 264-2191 23789 Cooper Drive Elkhart, Indiana 46514 The store that has everything G. L. Perry’s L—___________J It’s ReadyCard time... any time. 25 banking transactions, 24 Ik Kirs a day It's here. First National's automatic teller system. We call it the ReadyCard Bank. You can call it time-saving and convenient. You're in finger- tip control of 25 banking transactions any hour of the day, any day of the week—even holidays. Free and easy The ReadyCard Bank is entirely free. It won't cost you a cent. Not a cent. And it's remarkably easy to operate. All you need is your ReadyCard. And you can revolutionize the way you handle your banking transactions. It's easy with ReadyCard in your hand. Want to make mortgage and auto loan payments at 2:30 in the morning?lt's done with ReadyCard in your hand. So visit any one of First National's ReadyCard branches today. Then, try ReadyCard for yourself. See how easy it is to operate. That should convince you to fill out an application for your ReadyCard. And enjoy a great new way to do your banking. FIRST NATIONAL BANK Sis ELKHART 301 South Main Street MEMBER E D 1C MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE 295 2000 Need cash early Sunday morning? You got it with ReadyCard in your hand. Want to make a savings or checking deposit on Labor Day weekend? Advert ising Jeff Lyon Barb Lyon Flora Cower Kristie Onion 3763 E. Jackson Elkhart, Indiana 293-5415 The Hair Barn (atz z£ Beauty Salon Hair Style—Men Women 501 S. Main 293-5657 Advertising 179 INSURANCE AGENCY OF ELKHART. INC 315-317 W. FRANKLIN STREET ELKHART. INDIANA 46544 MAIL ADDRESS P. 0. BOX 880 Tel. 219 294-1541 227 South Main OVER 60 YEARS OF SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE IN EVERY PHASE OF ASPHALT CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION Elkhart Sales Office Plant - 2500 W. Lusher Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46514 293-1536 Road Bridge Division - 500 N. Nappanee St. Elkhart, IN 293-0671 Indiana Asphalt Division - 500 N. Nappanee St. Elkhart, IN 293-0671 180 Advertising With the finest personal touch— d uff s Ityzautij M Hannah Court 293-6661 Linda Lewis best of luck grads Homan Lumber Mart Suppliers of building material Mfg. of mobile home stock 1650 Whusher 293-6595 jiiilierseirs Easy shopping place for the very best in Junior Wear Ankersen le Schlundt Adwottuang) ttfli v Congratulations and best of luck -- to the class of 1979 Kim Hostetler YOUR YEAR FOR SUCCESS VYQRLIM REALTY Residential Specialists • New Homes • Existing Homes • Appraisals ( Wz±t ( Vl,ZVlT 1717 Cassopolis St. Century 21 Abbey Realty Co. 329 W. Franklin 295-2300 Century 21 Koehler-Main Realty 1238 S. Main 295-2525 Century 21 Sands Realty 2845 S. Main 295-4212 264-3112 Wb’re Here ForYbu.™ Each office is indcpendenlly owned and operated. Serving Elkhart For 76 Years Downtown Pierre Moran Mall Ziesel’s Carpet Mart Shirley Furlow Advertising 183 Sara Moore Captain Sc Creta (219) 293-2818 3531 S. Main St. Elkhart, IN 46514 The Hair People . . . Who Care. Congratulations To The Class Of ‘79’ Don’s Printing Inc. 1621 West Beardley Av. Phone 293-8687 BULLDOG 9AL00N 3763 E. Jackson 522-9380 % 184 Advertising Blazer Station Yoder Oil Co., Inc. Baldwin Johnson Gene Braden Mgr. Bob Wilson Ass't Mgr. In years to come You could be in the Miles picture As Elkhart's oldest and largest indus- trial concern, we look to nearby high schools for future employees. Left to right: Pat Murphy - Elkhart Central, '69 • Is a technical secretary in our Flavors Department. Gary Greer - Goshen. '70 Helps assure the high quality of our electronic medical instruments Ken Dorrier -Jimtown, ’72 Russell Harris - Concord, '73 Works with computers planning our management organization. Debra Strauss - Elkhart Memorial, '73 Helps plan worldwide travel for our executives. Handles shipping in one of our warehouses. MIL! Miles Laboratories. Inc Elkhart, Indiana Advertising 185 Big John's Big John's is bigger than ever 601 E. Jackson 522-9095 Pizza Carry Out John Varnelli � 186 Advertising Americans Want A Richer Life Than Ever Before... And We're Working Hard To Provide It. ''Dedicated To The Enrichment of Your Life. That's the corporate motto the Corson brothers adopted when they founded Coachmen Industries in 1964. Today, Coachmen ranks as a major American corporation and we're still committed to that objective. In 1977, Coachmen enjoyed sales in excess of $288 mil- lion. Fortune magazine, in its annual listing of the top 1000 American corporations reported that Coachmen had gone from the 628th position to the 558th spot in just one year. In short. Coachmen has become a leader in the leisure-time marketplace. To be sure, our success has come about for a number of reasons. OVfcRLAMD Coachmen is America's 1 selling name in recreational vehicles because we believe that people should receive their money's worth when they purchase any product. We're the recognized leader in ■I warranty programs and other consumer-oriented matters, and our rela- tionship with dealers is the best anywhere. Other divisions and subsidiaries of Coachmen Industries, Inc., are: Ballard Interiors Montclair. California Coachmen Recreational Vehicles Middlebury, Indiana White Pigeon, Michigan Fitzgerald. Georgia Vacaville, California Centrevilie, Michigan Hagerstown, Maryland Olney, Texas Coach Lite Supply Company Middlebury. Indiana Forest Park. Georgia Lancaster, Pennsylvania Santa Fe Springs. California Houston, Texas Fan Coach Company Lagrange. Indiana Guardian Components Middlebury. Indiana Henco Enterprises. Inc. Niles, Michigan Jimmy Division Elkhart, Indiana Kenco Engineering Middlebury, Indiana The Lux Company Elkhart, Indiana Nappanee, Indiana Shadow Interiors Shipshewana, Indiana New Holland, Pennsylvania Burr Oak, Michigan Shasta Industries Goshen, Indiana Grapevine, Texas Leola. Pennsylvania Hemet, California Sportscoach Corporation of America Chatsworth, California Viking Boat Company. Inc. Middlebury, Indiana Viking Recreational Vehicles Centrevilie. Michigan That’s the story of our corporate life. Coachmen INDUSTRIES, INC. PO BOX 30 • MIDDLEBURY INDIANA 46540 Advertising 187 3408 South Main Phone 293-1714 Jim Papa, owner Hansell’s sum’thn else Shop is something else! Pierre Moran Mall 294-3644 If you bump into a friend accidently, come to Elmer's Body Shop 213 S. Elkhart Ave 294-3300 Advertising 188 Sports Specialists” 123 S. Main 293-8765 Mark Clementz David Staal Buying a home is the biggest financial decision you’ll ever make. Let— B F Realty Ine. Help you decide 1300 Cassopolis 264-0651 Congratulations and best of luck to the class of 1979 Barger Packaging Corporation Advertising 189 Brian Bowlby Mark Potterbaum Country Club Lanes 1910 Cassopolis St. Phone 264-3885 190 Advertising rA l AM U- “WEmAKE 1025 North Michigan St. Elkhart. Indiana 9 OX Concord Mall 875-6142 Tina Lynn Schwindaman Advertising 191 Keene's Klothes Boot Shop Stylish Clothes For Guys 424 S. Main 293-5911 Jami Bean I3SnDXJSTRIH3S ALUMINUM AND WINDOW DIVISION 2040 TOLEDO ROAD ELKHART ALUMINUM FABRICATION EMBOSSING FACILITIES COIL STOCK - ALUMINUM GALVANIZED ROOFS YODER PATTERN R.V. BUMPERS WINDOWS tootir ituCMMT 2040 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY ELKHART PUTTY TAPE SEALANTS DOOR EXTERIOR ACCESS VENTS EXIT DOMES REFRIGERATORS RANGES HOT PLATES HEATER AIR CONDITIONING 294-5685 294-1651 dCotfie.1 fox tfiz woman witfi imfiEccaljie. taite 300 j.ac(iion 2Q3-2853 9-30 - 5:30 fi.m. 192 Advertising Shaw Jewelers • Watches • Diamond rings • Gifts 513 South Main Garden Center OPEN ALL YEAR Landscaping •Design •Installation •Maintenance 1725 Toledo Road 293-5584 Jim Peterman Sportsman’s Enterprises “The Sports Corner” Johnson at Baldwin 264-1252 Advertising 193 LABOUR PUMP COMPANY P.O. BOX 1187 - ELKHART. INDIANA 46515 PHONE: (219) 293-0653 TELEX: 25-8443 194 Advertising % Five locations in Elkhart to serve you: Easy Shopping Place 1221 S. Main St. 3513 S. Main St. Ill E. Lusher Bacon Hill Shopping Center Advertising 195 one stop shopping for all your sporting needs 1736 Cassopolis 264-9022 Jack Hasty For American’s Favorite Food It's Pizza And Italian Sandwiches From Greg's Volcano mpan lltSTWesTBeardsley Av. 196 Advertising Elkhart Bridge And Iron Company INCORPORATED 1904 EB CO We’ve been growing for over 75 years 929 N. Michigan Street Mark Clementz Linda Crawford drake’s The Complete Department Store 138 Easy Shopping 295-6131 Fortino Building Corp. has been huilding quality homes in the Elkhart area since 1959. By locating in one of Fortino's planned communities on Elkhart's exclusive Northeast side, value conscious buyers protect their home investment. As an established builder, Fortino’s proven designs improve with age. We assure you that your new home will receive the same meticulous attention as have the hundreds of homes we have built and serviced in the past. For your next home, consult Fortino Building Corp. first, and talk to one of Fortino’s home consultants and see how much FUN building your own home can be. Sales Office Main Office (219) 262-2621 (219) 264-9631 401 W. Bristol Advertising 197 What if your future comes tomorrow? Chances are your major money needs for the future will appear on schedule. But when other needs pop up, suddenly the future is now. At the St. Joseph Valley Bank, we have y|St. . Joseph Valley Bank several savings plans designed for your present and future security. Stop in at any banking center, and start socking away your savings today. The future could come tomorrow. Elkhart. Nappanee Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 198 Advertising Ken Eaton Terry Miller Bill Choler Be A Crowd Pleaser buy from Battjes Pontiac 2001 W. Franklin Congratulations Graduating Seniors Rudesco Inc. Supplies Of Plastic Drapery Hardware Accessories For The R.V. Mobile Home Industries 503 S. Main 293-0547 Advertising 199 Paneling • Ceilings • Paint Flooring • Carpet • Shelving Counter Tops • Cabinets PLYWOOD PROJECTS Division of Patrick Industries, Inc. 2022 W. Lusher at State Rd 19 South (219) 295-7233 (219) 293-5851 Roger Scott Dygert Trim Glass Your Auto Glass Installation Dealers 293-8711 293-1737 515 E. Jackson across from Easy Shopping You'll find all of your drugstore needs at Judd Drugs Linda 1007 W. Franklin Cappeletti 2115 W. Franklin 3914 E. Bristol 317 W. Lusher 200 Advertising “If we can’t fix it— no one can” Mon.-Fri. 9 AM-7 PM—Sal. 9 AM-4 PM 812 Baldwin St. 262-3535 % Jim Peterson RICK'S COLOR KING SALES SERVICE NEW USED SETS TELEVISION - RADIO - STEREO Bud's Body Shop We take the dent out of accident 1115 W. Bristol phone: 264-6320 JAMES E. CHARLES R. MINSEL. GRI F0RTIN0. M.I.R.M. 401 W. Bristol Fortino Minsel Realty Corp. “ Your (iuidelixlit for letter Service 264-1111 m REALTOR- FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL SALES STAFF l icensed in Indiana Michigan 401 W BRISTOL (ON THE BYPASS) 264-1111 RELO Advertising 201 YODER READY MIXED CONCRETE Serving Michiana for over 30 years with • CONCRETE BLOCKS • READY MIXED CONCRETE • BUILDING SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT 1500 W. Bristol 262-2681 BULLET CONSTRUCTION CORP dony ratutatLom to tfzs ctaii of f r 79 TELEPHONE: 219 262-2641 26407 Lakeview Dr. Elkhart, IN RANDY AHMANN TONY CRAWFORD 202 Advertising A Salute to All Our Musicians Can you imagine a school year without their performances? OUTDOOR MARKET Complete line of groceries 1635 Cassopolis St. North End Cycle Start with us for your financial needs Large Selection Of Motorcycles Snowmobiles And Vans Sales • Service Accessories • Clothing Valley Financial Service Inc. 230 E. Jackson 295-1410 204 Advertising We've Got It CONDOM) (MALI? Tommy Willey Frank Woodley Sue Whitman Posey Patch —Young C b Women’s Junior Apparel Access Infants Childrens Specialty Concord Mall 875-6041 Congratulations to the class of 1979 from ' 7f stfwe with tfife fefctfe do i'' May all your troubles be ’little ones’ in the future. 125 N. Main Lisa Cornish Advertising 205 Linda Stephenson Sue Leeling Robin Ahmann Shelly Wolgamood Becky Carl Beck’s Shoes 116 Easy Shopping Place 294-2952 Tracy Ledman Kelly Craven 206 Advertising .Ohe GA a mb erfain Jlyency INSURANCE 314 S. 4th St. 295-8205 Marly Rydson McCollough-Logan Realty Residential Commercial Industrial Realtors-Mls-Rpi 221 S. 3rd 293-8561 Visit Northern Indiana's Finest Jeweler For Those Very Special Gifts : rj DOWNTOWN ELKHART-GOSHEN Lisa Mitschlen and Rick Rice Advertising 207 Invest in the best for rest Elkhart Bedding Company Dave Heinhuis Jenni Ginther 2124 Sterling Ave. 208 Advertising Congratulations and best wishes to the class of 79 Advertising 209 Blazer Club Elkhart Central The 1979 Pennant Annual is printed on 80 pound Matte paper. Body copy is 11 point Melior and outlines are 8 point (10 pt. when overprint or reverse). Headline styles vary from section to section including the use of press typo such as 48 pt. Gill Ultrad3j|d Outline in thr .Production. 24 pi. Brttsn Script in Student Li e. and 120 pt. I telvetica Medium beginning letters in the Academics Clnhs. kickers and a small symbolic picture without identification arprUsed experimentally in Student Life Sports. Copy in this section is set at 22 picas with sidebars for emphasis. In Academics Clubs, the four column layout is adhered to more closely, and 24 pt. Helvetica Medium headlinesjare used. Album pages are Vogue for sophomores. Vogue Italic for juniors and Vogue Bold for seniojj, p Alt ajpy blocks begin with an 18 pt. Optima capital letter. f ..Nine hundred copies ware printed by Newsfoto Yearbooks. San Angelo. Texas. Acknowledgments Senior class portraits were by Mosier Studios, underclass by National School Pictures, Inc. A special thanks to Mr. George Lindahl (Lindahl Mosier Studio) for spring coverage. Professional expertise was provided by Mr. Dick Kennard of Newsfoto Yearbooks. A.special thanks to Editor Mary Whtfc'for spending extrayye ks bn the book and to Sandy oyd fbrfhflftg much extra typing. _________ K. PENNANT ANNUAL STAFF Co-'t-ditors-m-Chief Mar)' WhiteTMc-Mi Chung. Academics Clubs. . Sandra Boyd. Bllen Skinner. Sports ... Jeff Vafhos. Cale Helm Student Life Mo-Me Chung. Mary While, Linda Stephenson. Class Editors ... Kelly Craven. Kim Hostetler. Kate Helm and ‘ Beth Burrows. .� Advertising... Robin Atynann. Business Manager. . Kim Hostetler. Photographers... Ron Rice. Glenn Collins. Mary White. Me- M6 Chung. Ruth Witmer. Gary Stumpe. Adviser... Mr. Kenton Monion. Index A Aeon). Carla 132 Atiam� . Kathy 154 Atiam� . Toddl32.154.167 Adcock. Tammi 10. 102 Administration 120 Advertising 174 Ahmann. Randy 20. 101.132.202 Ahmann. Robin 66. B2.154.167.173 Alert. Dave 79.154.167 Alexander. Bob 17.67.154. 167 Alcxenko. George 124.128 Allen. Deborah 43. 111. 144 Alley. Rita 131 Allemeyer. Brad 41 Allemeyer. Lynn 39. 154. 167 Anderson, loan 102 Ankerson. Susan 51.67.102.154.157. 167.181 Antonakis. Nick 95.96.167 Arisman. David 144 Arko. Marianne 39. 54. 57.81.154. 165. 167 Armstrong. Tim 144 Arnold. |olie 102.132 Art 98 Ashe. David 167 Atkinson. Bruce 4.14.154.167 Atkinson. Jackie 154 Atkinson. Lynn 102.144 Atwater. Vicki 20.21. 23.100.101.102. 106.107. 154. 167.172 Ayers. l.eon 144 B Babcock. Craig 132 Babcock. Cynthia 54.132 Babcock. Kathy 87.154.167 Bachman. |ama 76.154. 167 Bailey. Michael 144 Bailey. Pam 132 Bailey. Pal 132 Baird. Marty 14.132 Baker, lackie 144 Baker. Lee 154. 167 Baker. Richard 132 Baldwin. Bill 144 Baldwin. Brenda 154, 167 Baldwin. Larry 132 Baldwin. Luke 18 Ball. Kay 77 Balser. Mike 154.167 Balzano. Teresa 167 Balzano. Tony 110.132 Band 102 Banks. Marcia 39.56. 57.154.167 Barber. Dan 53.144 Barger. Nathan 144 Barham. Teresa 43.167 Barns. Charissa 62 Baron. Rita 132 Barrett. Kim 154.167 Barrett. Todd 144 Bartlett. Myra 17.57. 76.154.167 Baseball 64 Basketball (Boys ) 30 Basketball (Girls ) 33 Baskin. Shirley 132 Bassett. Bruce 18. 79.85.86.92. 144 Batten. Beth 9 Beach. Chris 132 Bean. James 14. 53.132.191 Bean. Margaret. 32.33.34.55.154.167 Beatty. Connie 144 Beatty. Deborah 132 Beeson. Charles 124 Bell. Jenny 154.167 Bell. Leigh 105.116 Bell. Max 124.130.216 Bellamy. Eric 167 Bellamy. Jeff 132 Benmnghoff. Karen 132 Bergerson. Debbie 154 Bergerson. Sally 132 Berkshire. George 86.144 Best. Barbara 39.145 Best. Bonnie 22.127 Best. Chuck 22.117.132.145 Best. Susie 132 Bias. Al 69.120.122.123.214.216 Bias. Trent 24.31.79.145.147 Bickel. Rodney 145 Biddle. Came 67.154 Biddle. Guy 6.49.145 Biddle. Jerry 10.145 Bierbaum. Janet 102.109.144.145 Bigler. Beth 145 Birrell. |eff 25. 26. 65 Bixlrr. lender 102. 145 Black. Lester 154. 167 Blaising. Anne 36. 54. 117.132 Blal . Tracy 60.109. 154.167 Blessing. M.iureen 97.132 Blickensderfer. Alfn d 124 Bloch. Stacy 132 Blocher. Barbara 145 Blocker. |eanne 145 Blossrr. Julie 62.132 Boggs. Irvin 154.155 Bolby. Brian 14 Bolingcr. |eff 154. 167 Ronlrager. Cindy 132 Bontragcr. Jacqlyn 132 Books. Margo 102.154.159. 167 Boomershine. Michral Boomershme. Honda 154 Borgaard. Dave 145 Bnrosh. Shelley 145 Borrelli. Richard 87. 112.145 Born-Ill. Robert 86.87.144.145 Bossnack. Adam 95. 124 Boslian. |oe 70.81.145 Bowers. Cindy 132 Bowers. Karen 102.132 Bowers. Sue 116.14S. 194 Bmvlby. Brian 53.132. 190 Bowman. Brad 36.37.46.89.154.167 Boxley. James 145 Boyd. Kirk 36 Boyd. Sandra 3.82.86.87.116.177.155. 167.210 Boyer. Kevin 102.155. 167 Bracken. Sheila 21. 22.23.106.107.145 Bradshaw. Rhonda 54.132 Bramley. Clarence 110.132 Brandenburg. Sue 155 Bratcher. Patricia 155. 167 Bncker. Kay 155.167 Broadhent. Priscilla 17. 54.105.132 Brough. Cathy 46.95.145.175 Brough. Matthew 102.132 Brown. |o 132 Brown. Kathy 39. 54. 132 Brown. Kika 17 Brown. Paul 65.145 Brownlee. Jenny 145 Brownlee. Karen 111. 132 Brumbaugh. Becky 102.145 Bryant. Dame) 145 Buddrus. Pat 4. 14.41. 79.155.167 Buelma. Theresa 155 Bullock. |ohn 145 Burden. Breton 132 Burdin. Ros 20.48. 155.167 Burdin. Ryan 20.23.91.100.105.144. 145 Burger. Chnstian 145 Burkey. Rita 17.145 Burns. Debra 145 Burns. Jennifer 73.155.167 Bums. Richard 41.99.132.137 Burrows. Elizabeth 35. 54. 79.82 Business 108 Busse. Brenda 8.17. 32.56.132 Busse. Russell 16.17.91.124 Butler. Julie 79.116.117. 155. 167 Butler. Molly 132 Butts. Bernadette 145 Bulls. Norah 132 Byrum. Alan 132 C Caffrry. Dawn 156.167 Calhoun. Adrian 12. 44.106.167 Calhoun. Byron 156 Calvert. |im 65.145. 147 Calvert. Tim 14.64.145. 147 Campagnoli. Phil 92.124 Campbell. Jennifer 111. 156 Campbell. Julie 17.32.106.156.167 Campbell. Pam 95.145 Campbell. Paulette 156 Campbell. Tom 145 Campoli. Cathy 79.102.132 Cappellelti. Linda 132.200 Cappellelti. Lisa 39.156.174 Career Center 114 Carl. Becky 145.206 Carl. Richard 156.167 Carr. David 156.167 Car rick. Jeff 156 Carroll. Matt 81.132 Cartwright. Letitia 54. 132 Carver. Flora 145 Casey. Craig 41.43.132 Caskey. Tami 156.167 Castello. Jeff 107.145 Cattell. Dain 132 Cavitt. Jay 25.52. 79.107.156.167.172 Chaffee. Laurie 145 Chaney. |eff 132 Chapman. Larry 156 Chapman. Mark 22 Charles. Comma 2. 32 Cheerleaders 116 Chcsnutt. Mike 132 Chester. Pauline 131 Choir 106 Choler. Bill 4.14.64.65.156.157.16S. 167 Chrisman. Julie 156 Chung. An Me 80.82.83.98.156.157. 165.167.215 Clanton. Ella 61.145 Qanton. Susan 145 Clanton. Russell 132 Clark. Angela 102.109.132 Clark. Robert 124 Clark. Robert 4.12.14. 15.45.65.77. 108. 156. 167 dark. Susan 101.145 dark. Tom 14.65.132 dayborn. Sandy 132 deaveland. Amy 9. 56.145 demens. Caroline 17. 78.132.137.141 demens. Viviane 85.98.99.156.167 dements. Christopher 8.102 dements. |amcs 8.102.105.156.167 dementz. Mark 27.63.65.145. 148.189 dosing 214 Cobb. Dave 41.132 Cobb, lame� 41.156.167.174 Cockerham. Alphonse Cockerham. Wanda Coffman. Darrel 145 Cole. Pattc 156 Cole. Susana 145 Coley. Chris 14.62. 145 Collins. Glenn 82.145 Collins. Pam 132 Gimadoll. Holly 105.132 Comer. Linda 39. 145 Commencement 66 Community 72 Compton. Carol 132 Compton. Sandra 156 Conklin. Vickie 132 Conner. Bridgetle 145 Conway. Carrie 156.163 Conway. Thomas 145 Cook. Cheryl 87. 167 Cook. Pal 145 Cook. Rosetta 132 Cook. Tammy 145 Cooper. Crystal 133 Copsey. Lori 145 Copsey. Valerie 14S Cormicon. Dave 194 Comecki. Valene 102 Cornish. Lisa 10. 205 Corpe. Sonya 133 Cory. Shaun 18.19.52.53.79.156.167 Cosby. Sheila 133 Court. Hannah 181 Crabtree. Dairy! 133 Craven. Kelly 79.83.85.156.157.165. 167 Crawford. Anthony 133. 202 Crawford. Linda 197 Cress. Randy 65 Cressler. Lisa 145 Cripe. |eff 133 Cnpe. Brett 101.102.103.119 Cripe. Michael 167 Crooks. Yvonne 131 Cross Country 18 Crowell. Bambi 32.54.144. 145 Crowell. Jamie 81.116.117.156.167 Crume. Cheryl 21. End sheet. 145 Crump. Larry 21.23.91.100.107.144 Cunningham. Keith 133 Current. Gerry 133 Curry. Kenneth 14.133 Custer. Kelly 2.12.14. 53.79.156.167 Cwidak. Ken 156.167 Cwidak. Norccn 17 D □abler. Kay 124 Daily Life 46 Daily. Misty 133 Dalrymple. Bruce 80 Danner. Garry 43.145 Danner, lack 105.133 Danner. John 134 Dances 24 Dascoli. Wendy 156.167 Daugherty. Brian 155.167 Daum. Deborah 145 Daum. Renee 145 Darickson. Carrie Davis. Betsy 21.82.86.92.105.145. 215 Davis. Bruce 145 Davis. Jon 65.144.145. 148 Davis. Keith 31 Davis. Steve 145 Dawn. |im41 Deal. |unr 125 DrBrular Deb 36. 37 DECA87 DrFronzo. Cindy 145 DrGolier. Lori 11.106. 116.117.145. 147 Drib h. lames 156.167 DrKoster. Mary 145 Drlks. David 145 Denman. Todd 41.102 Drvaney. Brian 18.51.145 Dihley. Andy 145 Dibley. Tony 156.167 Dick. Fred 22 Dillrr. Barry 134 Dunov Brian 2.93. 102.146 Dimos. Lauri 137 Dinrhart. Dale 157 Doberenz. Gregg 31 Dobson. Donna 146 Dobson. Kathleen 107. 157 Dodge. Rae Ann 10. 79.157.167 Doll. Beth 76. End sheet. 157.161.167 □ill. Chris 94. 138 Donaldson. Clyde 146 Donavan. Barb 9 Donis. Bruce 146. 148 Dums. Nick 73.157.167 Donnell. )ames 134 Donnell. Kevin 14 Donnell. Marty 4. 14. 84. 157.167 norm. Cary 157.167 Dougherty. Jackie 125 Douglas. Jodi 25. 37.157.167.172.173 Douglas. Steve 14.65.96 Douthck. Mary 146 Dowell. Steve 65 Downey. Tonya 146 Drivers Education 96 Drummond. |eff 157.167 Drye. Donald 134 Drye. Mark 146 Dudding. Robin 11 Dues. Chrylie 134 Dues. Curtis 134 Duffy. Kathleen 125 Dugle. Kristi 134 Duke� . Cynthia 135 Dukes. Michael 27 Duncan. Chuck 115 Duncan. Kelly 146 Dunivan. Barbara 146 Durcho. Pete 157 Dusthimer. Lynn 39.56. 146.147 Duvall. Linda 76.118.157.167 Du we. Sandra 124.125 Dye. Steve 135 Dygert. Ann 12.43.157.161.165.167 Dygert. Chris 14 Dygert. Todd 14. 146 E Eash. Mark 14.102.135 Eakle. Jerry 14. 33 Eaton. Kenneth 146. 148.199 Edel. Heidi 12.158.167 Edgerton. Shaun 14. 53.62. 146. 148 Edlund. |ohn 12. 36.89. 158.167 F lrston. Tracy 85.158 Eisenbise. Steve 41 Elliott. Julie 7.135 Ellis. Robert 124. 125.128 Hleson. Leslie 11.135 Ellison. Tracy 95.146 Htzroth. William Emerson. Nancy 158 English 94 Knnies. Tom 135 Estep. Chris 14.135 Elting. David 135 Evans. Jeff 146 Evans. Kim 135 Everett. Steve 62.64.65.158.167 Ewart. Gwen 21. 79.101.107.146.147 Ewing. Linda 6.20.21.22.25. 106. 144. 146 F Fair. Audrey 135 Fair. Elaine 20. 22.100.106.146 Fall 10 Fann. Becky 108. 158.167 Fann. Christopher 158.167 Fara. Timothy 4.5.13.14. 79.158.167. 172 Feighner. Robert 92.124.125 Fenton. Debbie 39.86. 102.144 Ferro. Chris 65.133.135.146 Fierce. Jim 167 Fileccia. Garry 87.125 FI Ilia Thomas 158.167 Finn. |rff 65 Fiorilto. Mark 14.15.146 148 Fishrr. Larry 135 Fisher. Lori 17.54 Flora. |ane 131 Flynn. Terry 146 Flynn. Todd 22.135 F'oland. Tod 81.96. 122.125.216 Foil . Jack 132 Football 12 Forbrrgd. Randy 102.146 Ford. Bessie 158. 167 Ford. Carl 14.135 Foreign Language 94 Formsma. Kelly 146 Forte. Diane76. 111. 158.187 Foster. Georg.- 40 41.105.158.167 Foster. John 41.102.146 Foster. |olenr 158.167 F'rahm. Katie 56.146 Frahm. Sue 21. 56.132 Francell. Ed 53. 102. 146 Franklin. Laura 146 Franklin. Margo43. Ill Frankenherger. Lisa 135 Franks. Tim 102.135 Free. Nina 25.37. 39. 54.94.135 Freeman. Gary-135 Frisby. Kevin 22. 23. 144.146 Fritschi. Mike 135 Froelich. Joseph 158. 167 Froese. Dawn 146 Frorse. Greg 158. 167 Frye. Tammy 26.102.106.107.144 146 Frout .is. Effio 119.146 Fuller. Kalhenne 35. 36. 37.81.98. 158. 167 Fuller. Nena 125 Fullmer. Kevin 146 F'ullmer. Pete 158 Funk. Bille Jan 135 Furlow. Shirley 51.54. 55.106.116. 144. 157.158.167 G Gable. Dennis 112.125 Galoozis. Ted 14.146. 148 Garberick. |oc 65.146 Garrard. Lynn 125 Gary. Greg 167 Gary. Regina 10.20.21.62.79.105.117. 135 Gaskill. Darcy 54. 55.61.102. 144 144� Ga skill. Greg 18.132 Gaskill. |udy 158.167 Gaskill. Mary 97.102. 146 Gates. Eva 32.46. 135 CausJer. Terry 146 Genrich. Dan 97. 135 Genth. Todie 135 Centxhom. Deborah 77.135.158.167 Gessiness. Becky 46. 1US. 146 Gcycr. Ron 112.125 Gibson. Robin 8.135 Gibson. Rhonda 10 Ginther. Jennifer 106. 167 Cinther. Mike 97 Ginther. Thimolhy 36.158.167 Girard. David 158.167 Glanders. Dan 5.29. 31. 158.167 Glanders. Greg 14. 31.135 Classburn. Anna 20. 22.110 Glasgow. Patricia 7.135 Goff. Howard 135 Golf 58. 59.122.216 Goolsby. Curl 135 Cordy. Dan 14. 44.146 Gordy. Rick 14.44. 146 Gosling. Dan 65.102. 105. 119.146 Gould. Charles 146 Crandholm. James 30. 31. 77.86.87.158. 167 Grant. Mathew 158. 167 Grant. Adam 41.146. 147.216 Graves. Theresa 146 Gray. Robert 158.167 Green. Teresa 135 Greene. Bryan 106.107.167 Greer. Jeff 102 Gregory. Brenda 146 Cries. Anna 135 Grindstaff. Jeff Grove. Anna 135 Grove. Dwayne 135 Grove. Tom 81.99.100.124.125 Groves. Paula 158.167 Grubb. Tracy 36. 39.63. 79.144. 146 Gruber. Steve 20.97.135 Gude. Stacy 36.37.39 Gude. Scott 9.14.65. 146 Gunnoe. Donna 146 H H.thbtx k Chris61 Hahhock. Theresa 48 liihic. Theresa 135 Hackman. |anele 106. 111. 146 Hagans. Mellon le146 Haitsna. Eric 102. 146 Haitsma. |ohn 27 Hall. Courtney 158.167.195 Hall. Neal 12.163 I kill. Tim 135 Hall. Hill 41. 158.167 liammes. Carolyn 20.102.146 Hampel. Kalhy 135 Hancock. Si oil 146 Hanovrr. L sa 4.156. 167 Happrr. Jeanne 114. 159 Hardin. Troy 146 Hargrovr. (iris 146 Harms. Mary 20.97. 106.107.146 Harness. |im4.12.14.167 Hamish. Mark 159 liirrrld. Sue 105 107 118. 159. 167. 170 liirns. Demeta 146 Hums. Gary 14.135 Harnv |ohn 135 Harris. Karrn 95.146 Harrison. Iimmy 146 Hartvr. Christine 114.146 Harter. Douglas 36.135 Harter. Phil 135 Hartman. Beniamin 31.159 Hartman. Douglas 159.167 Hartman. |eff 135 Hasty, lack 159.167. 196 Haul. Bill 17.159 Harvey. |oe 126 Havlwh.Lynn 10.22.119.146 Hawkins. Charles 135 Hayes. Patricia 39.159.167 Heaton. Paul 8.1. 91. 100.146 Hrinhuis. Dave 208 lieinhuis. Winston 18.19.25.53.106. 146 Hrfly. Beverly 84.126 llelfnc. Katherine 131 Helm. Kale 2.7.18. 54. 83. 146.148 Ik'lman. Cindy 135 llelman. |rff 159. 167 Helvey. Pamela 118. 147 IIrlpin. Phil 135 Henderson. Dale 135 Henderson. Ray 169 Henderson. Suella 159 I less. Randy 135 Higgins. Ten 51.63.102.103.105.14«. Hi lev Anne 160 Hilev Dave 169 Hill. Curtis 4. 14. 78. 106. 160. 169. 173 Hill. Cynthia 20.21. 23. 100.101.106. 144 146 Hill Warren 46.146 Hmimelshach. Alan 51.135 Hivdy. Beth 135 Hoeppner. Sue 106.146 Hoeppnrr. Timothy 138 Holloway. Unda 102. 160.169 Holmes. Will 135 Holt. Terry 146 Holycmss. Linda 147 I lomr Economics 110 Hooven. Randy 147 Hoover. Rollie 96.97. 126 Horn. Stacy 135 Homell. Nancy 95.135. 137 llomell. Susan 4.43 82.83.87.160.1H9 Hornsby. Steve 136 Horton. Donna 136 Horton. Kenny 147 Howler. Nat 17.135 Howler. Rick 159. 169 Hosterman. Dawn 6.135 Hosteler, Laurie 160. 169 Hostetler. Candy 147 Hostetler. Kim 82.83. IG0.1«� . 182. 215 Hostetler. Sandra 160. 169 Hostetler. Ronald 160. 169 House. Cayner 12.102.105.169 Housr. |ohn 147 Householder. Lynn 92 Howard. Creg 45.79.81.135 Howard. |erome 136 Hudnall. joey 14.147 Hudnall. Mane 147 Hudnall. Sandy 160 Huffman. Rhonda 160.168 Hull. Robert 123 Hunsbrrgrr. Donna 160. 169 Hunt. Cindy 56.106.147 Hurley. |ohn 147 Hyser. Teresa 106.160.169 I Ihnken. Michael 4.13.14. 25.84 160 Immel. Rick 14. 136 Industrial Arts 112 Inoue. Kenneth 26.135 Intramurals 44 National Lncal Issues 74 J lackson. Jerel 136 (ackson. |esse 136 lackson. Lynrll 136 lackson. Steve 136 lackson. Timothy 65. 147 lackson. Winona 135 Jacob . |cff89.135 lames. Barbara 17. 54. 55. 136 lames. Buddy 14 136 james. Rick 136 lames. Trade 147 |effries. Mary 136 lernslrom. Jeff 160. 169 le sic. David 135 |ester. David 126 letter. Renee 7.136 |ewel. Mike 136 johnson. Betsy 2.17.33. 54. 57. 79.88.98 160.165.169 lohnson. Chris 32.136 lohnson. Colette 136 lohnson. Craig 147 loffcison. David 41.144. 147 lohnson. Frank 65 Johnson. Gerald 4.12.13.14. IS 44 lohnson. |amie S3.147 Johnson. Rachel 160 lohnson. Robert 126 lohnson. Scott 160 Jones. Angela 136 |ones. Brenda 62. 148 |one . Dan 160 lone . Lisa 106.148 Jones. Marilyn 77 jonrs. Mike 136 Junker. Tom 136 luilleral. Lisa 148 lumors 144 K Kaiser. |ulie 148 Kune. ludithb. 148 Kaser. Shellie 102, 148 Kasula. |ohn 65 Kauffman, lames 160 Keck. Craig 99.148 Kcr. Rick 60 Keene. Betsy 117.160. 165 Knser. Jamie 148 Keller. Sandra 160.169 Kelly. Chris 160. 169 Kelly. |im 12.14. 46. 160. 169 Kelly. Patrick 160.169 Kelsey. Debra 20 Kennedy. Danettc 160 Kerich. Wendy 2. 18. 54. 102 Kern. |efferv 136 Kessler. Doug 160. 169 Kiefer. Greg 41.14H Kiefer. Melinda 97.102.136 Kiernan. Brenda 148 Kimo. Curtis 136 Kind)-. Mark 81.157.160.165.169.172 Kirby. Michael 148 Kirchner. Reva 91.102.160.169 Kirts. David 65 Kiris. Jim 160.169 Kizmski. |oe 148 Klarecki. Karen 117.126 Warecki. Patrick 22.102.148 Kleppinger. Peg 87. 126 Kline. I .aura 111. 160. 169 Wine. L is 149 Winger. |eff 136 Woffenstein. |on 161 Knight. Stan 41 Knipfel. Gerald 103.126 Knox. Angie 136 Kochanowski. Ronnie 149 Kocielko. Rick 149 Koenig. Steve 149 Kucrting. Rick 136 Kohl. Rick 161.169 Kollcr. Diana.136 Koontz. Cynthia 22.149 Kornecki. Valerie 24 Krallman. |im 149 Kramer. Mary 17.144. 147.149 Krause. Lee Ann 149 Kreighbaum. |im 98.136.149 Kreiser. Dan 102.149 Kreiser. Douglass 102.136 Kreman. Brenda 102 Kronewitter. Brett 104.105 136 Kurth. Frank 4 12.14. 15.161.169 Kurth. Thomas 4.12.14.96. 126. 214 Kurting. Rick 114 Kyle. Velma 149 Kvle. Melral 149 L Labrum. Philip 65.148. 149 Lad. |ohn 65.136 Lamb. Fred 136 Lambert. Gregory 136 Lance. Michelle 136 Landau. Robert 126 lane. Billy 136 lane. |o Ella 136 lane. Miles 149 laughlin. Christopher 44. 109. 148. 149 Laughlin. Kathleen 39. 144. 148. 149 Laughlin. Maureen 136 Laughlin. Michael 149 laughlin. Timothy 34. 76.181.169 la wiener. Deborah 21.22.79.136 Lawrence. Matthew 20 Lawrence. Vicky 20.21.106.11 161. 169 Lawson. Susan 149 Lawson. Warrrn 29. 31.86. 159 161. 169 Leach. Jeffrey 161.169 Leach. Thomas 136 Lr Barron. Sally 76.82.83.159.161.169 Lcdmun. Timothy 17. 41.136 Ledman. Tracy 25.57. 79.161.169.173 LrDonnc. Robert 4.14.161.169 Lee. Vickie 17.54.149 Leeling. Susan 161.163.169 Leeth. Karen 39.97.126 Lefebure. Jeff 136 D-hman. Camela 135.149 Lehman. Carry 14 Lehman. Diann 161 Lehman. Camir 136 Leib. Mark 149 Lrichly. Rod 127 Lets. George 127 Leisch, |an 63 Lenox. Willie44. Ill Leonakis. George 30. 31.127 Lcssir. Dave 14 Levan. Alice 131 Lewis. |ohn 149 Lewis. Linda 181 Lewis. Melinda 136 lewis. Tracey 56. 106. 147.149 Levore. Dan 149 Lind. Leslie 149 Lingufclter. Robert 135 Uni. Joe 113.135 Unt. Shirley 76.127 Union. Dawn 62.162. 169 Ltherland. Roberta 127 Ulwiller. Richard 127 Lloyd. Mary 80 108.124.127 Uoyd. Robert 80 Lochmandy. Craig 14.135 Logan. Lone 79.102. 162.169 Lnisch. |an 102.135. 137 Lombardi. Randy 14. 149 long. Mark 135 Longacre. Mark 98.106.162.169 Lirenz. David 7.17. 42.162.169.172 Losee. Mindy 162 Utucks. Brian 53.135 Love. Arnee 10. 36. 37.117.136 Love. |ada 42. 49. 90 lovely. Kid in 136 Lovely, luanita 102. 162 Lovely. Rick 149 Lowe. Al 149 Lowenhar. Mike 136 Lnwenhar. Sheryl 32. 56.147.149 Luwery. Clint 105.149 Lucas. Mike 162 Lucchese. Greg 162.169 locchese. Matt 41 Luchey. Fr« d 136 Lundgren. Holly 102.136 Lundy. Gerald 14.136 Lutey. Nancy 92. 162.169 Lutz. Michael 65. 127 Lyon. |eff 4.14.65.162.1«� . 179 Lyons. Carrie 149 Lyons. Kellie 56.149 M MacAffe. Don 65 Maucjewski. Paul 108. 159. 162 Mackey. Kathleen 102.138 Mackey. Patty 162. ISM Maddox. Lotanga 137 Midigan. David 149 Madigan. Mark 18.19 53.79. 157.162. 169 Migy.tr. Jeff 137 Migyar. Tony 149 Minn. Cindy 102.149 Minn. |eff 137 Mipes. Brian 162.169 Mtpes. Michelle 149 Mircas onek Theresa 87 Mirkel. Lee 162.189.216 Mirohn. Chris 137 Marsh. Timothy 137 Mirshall. Brad 61 Mirshall. Greg 84 Martin. Cornna 102.135 Mirtin. Dawn 84.127 Mirtin. Michelle 37. 54.55.117 137 Mason. Lola 10.116. 117.149 Massing, lames 137 Misters. Tammira 105 Math 90 Math Club 92 Mithius. Ron 14 Mitthews. Jeff 135 Mitz. Jeff 41. 137 Mat . Patti 17.69. 162. 169 May. Valerie 137 Miyes. Sidney 14 42.49. 149 Mays. Eva 149 McAleer. Ted 149 McCarroll. Dave 162.169 McClure. Cordon 169 McCollough. Patrick 14. 78. 79. 127 McDaniel. Joe 137 M Fall. Tammy 162 McGee. Belinda 149 McClinchcy. |eff22.79.99. 149 McKee. Karey 10. 80.149 McKinney. Debbie 162. 169 Mr.Manimie. Steve 53.138 McNeile. Daniel 8.90. 162. 169 McNeill . Sheila 6.17. 56. 144. 149 McNulty. Kevin 144 149 McWhorter. Matthew 14. 138 Melkus. Marilyn 7.17.32.162.169 Mel linger. Tami 25. 56. 94. 149 Mellcsh. Bill 32.33 Menzcl. Cheryl 22.23.100.101.126. 127 Mere hint. Mike 17 Merrick. Dee 10.138 Method. Margo 39. 102.138 Metzger. Joseph 87 162. 169 Milanese. Margaret 131 Miles. |ef( 138 Miller. Brian 31.149 Mi1I t. Chris 162. 169 Miller. Dona 162. 169 Miller. Douglas 16.17.149 Miller. Erma 131 Miller. Gai 149 Miller. Greg 149 Miller, lay 89.162.165� Miller. Kelly 141 Miller. Mary 20.149 Miller. Melissa 149 Miller. Michelle 149 Millrr. Mickie 36. 37. 39.162 Miller. Randy 64.65. 128.130 Miller. Steve 65 Miller. Susie 20.21.22. 106. 107.148. 149.151 Miller. Terry 64.102. 162.169. 199 Miller. William 41.102 Minelli. Karen 9.138 Minrllc leanette 22.149 Minichillo. Robert 123 Mitchell. Clementine 169 Mitschelen. Brian 162. 169 Mitschelen. Gary 111 Mitschelen. Lisa 111. 138 Monjon. Kenton 82.83.92. 128. 210 Monleilh. Mike 2.79.93 Muon. Roy 138 Moore. |eff 14.138 Moore. |odi 79.102. 10b. 107.149 Moore. Marilyn 110.117.128 Moore. Rusty 65. 162. 169 Moore. Sara 8.102. 149.184 Moon . Teresa 149 Moore. Tom 65 Moorhead. Daniel 13. 22.139 Moorhead. Jim 149 Morgan. Marla 77.162.174 Money. Melanie 39. 149 Moutna. Donna 149 Moutna. Doris 163 Mulgrew. Lyn 37.39.139.141 Murphy. Dennis 149 Murphy. Patrick 115 Myers. Mark 139 N Nagy. Chris 169 Nagy. Kim 139 Nand. Irene 90. 102.149 Neal. Ken 149 Neff. Tracy 163. 16� Neilson. Dave 149 Neilson. Do ret t a 102.11b Neilson. Elizabeth 79.139 Neilson. Kim 161 Nellist. Brenda 77.163.1HH Nelli . Larry 14.53 Nelson. |oyce 149 Nelson. Leslie 102 163.180 Newam. Lemur 25 Nickler. Kevin 163.169 Nicodemos. Mary 131 Nielsen. Dorrtta 108.183.169 Nielsen. Kim 163 Nielsen. Randy 139 Nolan. Cathlcen 39. 56.149 Nolrn. Ralph 149 Nordstrom. Brook 14. 148. 149 Noren. Brad 163. 169 Norman. James 30. 31 North. Todd 9.41.139 Norwich. Dennis 31.33 Noyes. Teresa 149 Nuet.Tina 102.139 Null. Umnic 139 Nushaum. Brad 139 Nusbaum. Linda 22. 163 Nussbaum. lonathan 150 Nye. Bill 53.150 Nye. Carla 68. 163.169. 175 Ny strand. Scott 18. 52. S3.139 N strand. Steve IB. 19.53.90.106 150 0 O’Brien. Mark 101.105.150 O’Connell. Kathleen 25. 68. 73.77. 106 O’Connell. Marg 150 Qgren. Virginia 1(B. 128 Oliver. Cathy 150 diver. Kathleen 117.164. 169 diver. Ruth 131 O’Neil. Teresa 139 O’Neill. |erry 14. 53. 139 Orchestra lot Ortell. Karen 68. 164.160.172 Ortiz. Sherry 2. 139 Osborne. Dave 65 Osborne. Tim 14 Owen. Connie 150 Owens. Andy 52. 79. 111. 155. 164.16� Owen . Ladeana 139 Owens. Tonda 115.164 P Page. Dennis 113.139 Painter. |eff 150 Painter. Ray 164 Painlz. Barbara 17.144. 147.148. 150 Pairilz. David 4.14.78. 164 169 Painlz. Todd 14.46. 79.139 Palmer. Mark 164.169 Palmero. Margaret 150.186 Palumbo. Patrick 102. 105.139 Palumbo. Vito 14. 53.164.169. 172 Pared!. Steve 133.139 Pardo. Ana 2.54.92.93.95.150 Paris. Rick 164 Parish. Greg 4. 14 Parish. Ranae 184.169 Park. Debbie 139 Parks, lames 169 Parks, lanice 139 Parks. Tina 139 Paul. Cheryl 102.164.165. 169 Paulej . Anna 150 Pauley. Brian 102.164.171 Paulson. Dave 150 Paulson. Deb 150 Payne. Carolyn 150 Pelton. Margaret 6. 17.32.102. 144 150 Felton. Norma 131 Penn. Edith 89. 139 Penn. Kathryn 85.164.171 Penrose. Cheryl 102.1W- 71 Peoples. Deborah 139 Pep Club 117 Perkins. |amie 150 Perkins. |ill 113.164 Perron. Daniel 18. 53.102.105.1JM Perron. David 41. 88. 164.171 Perron. Neil 79 Perry . Bruce 164.171 JYfrfka. 1« ' i 13. 20. 79.106.164. 171 Piirfka.PHer13B.216 Rctemuin. Chris ISO Peterman. |im 17. 164. 171.193 Petere. Elizabeth ISO Pin. John 139.141 Petersen. |im 201 Petmon. Dave 14 Pfjff, Tracy :� 9.82 117.150.17« Phrglry. Mark 10. :M� . 139 Phillips. David 171 Phillip� . Kipling 21.50. 102. 139 Phillips. Mat 23 Phillips. Mili s 44 171 Ptnpps. Denni� 100. 106. 107.128 Physical Education 97 Pickrtl. Kr.s 150 Pierce. Don IM. 171 Pike. Don iw Pippengrr. Mariann 150.151 Pittman. Darrell 31.95.139 Pittman. Dave 64.65.144.150 Pittman. Nat 31 Pixcy. Michele 39.139 Pixley. Fred 150 Ptetchcr. Barb 102.105.164.165.171 Polo. Mayra 116. ISO Polston. Karen 171 Pontius. Michelle 54.55. 105.137.139 Porter. Gregory 150 Porter. Michelle 164 Posthuma. Dianne 111 Poth. Charles 139 Polterbaum. Mark 10.96. 139.190 Powell. Dexter 43 Powers. Debbie 139 Powers. Eric 52. 53.164 Prangc. |eanie 150 Pralchcr. Curiis 164 Pralchcr. Doris 139 Pralcher. Gloria 164 Pratt. Helen 10. 116.150 Pratt. Lawrence 164 Pratt. Mike 150 Prawat. Elizabeth 14 4 Pretty. Sherry 139 Price. Greg 53 Pritchard. Mike 11.36.87.164.171 Prom 60 Prugh. Jenny 8.96.139 Publications 82.83.210 Pulluaim. Sandra 60. 171 Purvis. Kathi 62. 139 Putman. |oel 7.88. 164.171 Q Quinn. Christopher 11.106. 144 147. 150 Quirk. Cindy 150 Quirk. Pam 28. 29.139 R Kaab. David 165. 171 Kaab. Mike 137.139 Rabb. Kathy 80 Raifsmder. Ross 139 ‘ Rakow. Lisa 165.171 Randall. Doug 165 Ray. Mark 139 Reaves, lames 150 Reber. Stacey 4.102.103.109.165.171 Redding. Antionette 138.139 Reed. Douglas 2.41.90.93.165.171 Rees. Phil 22.62. 112.150 Reynolds. Chris 62 Reynolds. |ulir 165. 171.175 Khodda. Chris 37 Rhodes. Sheila 139 Rice. Rick 139. 207 Rice. Ronald 82.150. 210 Rice.Tina 116.139 Richardson. Mike 150 Riggle. Cindy 99.165 Ringenberg. Randy 165 Ringenherg. Todd 53.165.171 Rinquctte. Rachel 116.117 Ritchie. Ten 139 Rivieszo. Tony 171 Roberts, lames 78.113.165. 171 Roberts. Todd 144. 150 Robinson. Wilbur 165.171 Rodgers. Scot 4.13.14. 15.165.171 Rodino. Kimberly 110.139 Rodino. Lana 36.37.147.150 Rodino. Lydia 106.107.108.166. 171 Rodino. |ed 65 Rodriguez. Isander 166. 171 Rodkey. Steve 41.102.150 Rody. Flame 150 Rogers. Craig 14 Rogers. Dorrance 123.128 Rnlfsrn. Edith 85. 166. 171 Roll. Karen 7. 36. 37. 54 HO. 90. 117. 139 Rnmanetz. Mdrk 150 Rose. Charlie 10. 41.91. 102.139 Rom-. Christine 150 Rossi. Steve 36 Rnzema. Lynn 37.54.117.139 Ruggles. |ohn98. ISO Rummell. Sharolyn 150 Russo. |eff 166. 171 Rutter. Dave 41 Ryan. Kevin 102 139 S Sabo. Steve 166.171 Sachs. |amie 166. 171 Sailor. Erie 139 Sailor. Margo 150 Sailor. Terri 102.166 Sanders. Gary 166 Sanders. Patience 25.102.166. 171 Scham-r. Michele 166. 171 Schell. Robert 166 171 Sr.hrlling. Michael 166 Schenk. Timothy 22.26.27.98.166.171 Schieber. Philip 166.171 Schlahach. Annette 166 Schlarb. Ronda 139 Schlege). Nancy 86.87.128 Schlundt. Diane 39.150. 181 Schneider. Herbert 166 Schneider, lames 23.79.98.102 Schneider. Nick 82.83.98.166.171.176 Schrock. Chris 102.103.105.166.171 Schrock. |ay9S. 102.150 Schrock. |erry 18. 53.139 Schrock. Jill 166 Schrock. Susan 139 Schroth. Barry 150 Schroth. leffrey 166.171 Schurwonn. Jeanne 25.166.171.214 Schurwonn. Laura 17.32.54.80 Schwartz. Lorie 150 Schw.ndaman. Becky 91.102.150. 165. 166.171 Schwindaman. Lynn 191 Science 88 Scott. Mickey 166 Scott. Rita 17.32. 77.166 Scott. Roger 200 Seal. Doug 139 See. |ohn 2.93.104.105. 147.150 See. Margaret 3.102. 105.166.171 Sellers. Marshall 19. 53 Seniors 154 Shanholt. |oe 20. 22. 106.150 Shantz. Randy 87.166.171 Sharp. Mark 166.171 Sharp. Paula 150 Sharp. Walter 139 Shaw. Becky 102.150 Shaw, jan 95 Shea. Amy 149 Shelton. Diane 130 Sherck. Betty 94.95. 128 Sherelis. Nadia 140 Shields. Linda 166.171 Shinn. Robert 22. 139 Shoff. Robert 150 Shultz. Tena 106 Shrock. Beth 150 Sigerfoos. Jack 171 Sill. Patricia 170.171 Silver. Rose 140 Simmons. Tammy 106.150 Simon. Guenther 150 Simpson. Jimmie 140 Simpson. Nancy 81. 166.171 Sims. Laurie 140 Sims. Malt 166. 171 Singleton. Beth 150 Singleton. |ohn 25.53. 167.171. 214 Sinon. Bryan 14. 150 Sirko. Sherri 39.140 Skarha. Rita 102.140 Skinner. Ellen 6.82.93.150 Slack. Teresa 139 Slaughter. Scot 18.19.101.140 Slaughter. Robert 117.126. 129 Smith. Andy 150 Smith. Barry 140 Smith. Charles 129 Smith. Christine 17.105.140 Smith. Debra 102.167.171 Smith. Jeff 99.167 Smith. Kevin 2.70.91.93.129 Smith. Margaret 129 Smith. Merolyn ISO Smith. Mike 140 Smith. Onme 44.134 Smith. Pamela 99.129 Smith. Peter 171 Smith. Sheila 42.43. 140 Smith. Steve 62. 79.137.140 Snavely. Kari 150 Snead. Chen 150 Snider. Melody 140 Snyder. Denise 54. 102. 140 Snyder. Elise 102.167.171 Snyder. Tern 150 Sobczak. |eff 171 Sobczak. Tom 171 Social Studies 76 Softball 58 Sokol. Max 78.87. 167.171 Sommers. Stacey 79 South. Daniel 26. 27. 100.101.102. 167. 171 Southworth. Kristine 79.95.117.144. 150 Spake. Danila 140 Spake. Teresa 150 Spa no. Robert 68. 104.107. 167.171.172 Spaulding. Kathy ISO Speech Team 86 Spicer. Lynda 150 Spinto. Lisa 150 Spinto. Marcia 151 Sprat!. |eff 151 Spratt. Mike 111. 112. 1441 Spring 42 Spring. Virginia 129 Springer. Brad 151 Slaal. David 189 Staff 131 Stahl. Bradley 22. 25.101.161.167.171 Stahl. Dave 61.140 Stahl. Selina 140 Stanton. Karen 109. 167 Stanton. Mike 140 Starkweather. Craig 25 Stallrr. Ray 151 Sleekly. Anthony 151 Sices. Michael 36.89.98.167.171 Stewart. Tom 20.21.23.106.107.170 Steffen. Lynn 7.140 Slenberg. Michele 34. 140 Stephenson. Catherine 12. 20.106.107. 161.165.168.171.172 Stephenson. Linda 25. 36.37.57.83.98. 157. 168.171.173 Stephenson. Manbcth 50.137.140 Stewart. Robert 168.171 Stewart. Thomas 168 Shekel. Lori 11.79.80.81.88.165.168. 171 Stitgen. Carolyn 102.103.106.168.171 Stoeckinger. Clcn 168 Stoffcr. |ohn 50.102.151 Stokel. Margaret 106. 168.171. 174 Stone. Dave 65 Stone. Diane 151 Stone. Rita 22. 77.79. 102.151 Stouder. Kelly 77.168 Street. Renee 8.10.20. 140 Slreetman. Ricky 151 Student Council 78 Stump. Birth 168.171 Slumpe. Carl 5a 82.83.102.140 210 Stutsman. Alice 168 Stutsman. Charles 151 Stulzman. Robert 140 Summers. Stacy 20.79.101.133.140 Surface. Donald 102.140 Sutphin. Renee 151 Sutton. Darryl 140 Swann. Donna 168,171 Swiharl. Dalr 4.14.79.168.171 Swimming 40 Girls' Swimming 38 T Tacy. I.aura 168 Taylor. Bart 151 Taylor. Carlton 99.151 Taylor. Marc 36. 140 Taylor. Tony 140 Tcall. Chris 102.140 Tennis 16 Ciris'Tennis 56 Terlep. Chnstina 49.102. 106. 107.168. 171.172 Terlep. Lucy 129 Terlep. Michael 43.80.151 Tetzlaff. Mike 6. 20. 23.102.140 Thespians 100 Thacker Mark 65.91.105.140 Theis. Liz 168 Thomas. David 4.12.13.14.15.25. 31. 168.171.172.214.216 Thomas. |oe 14.152.216 Thornton. Carol 106.107. 168. 171 Tice. Todd 14.140 Toby. John 152 Toby. Richard 140 Track 52 Ciris' Track 54 Treadway. Sonja 140 Trigg. Teddy 140 Truex. Diana 152 Tucker. Mary 140 Tueling. Thomas 12.17 Tully. Jamie 168.171 Tully. (ill 54.140 Tully. lulie 140 V Vali-nlijn. Nice 129 Vamos. leffrey 18.19.53.82.152.174. 215 Van Du sen. Vanessa 152 Van Dy ke. Matthew 100. 106. 152 Van Sky hock. Lori 168.171 Van Warmer. Mary 168.171 Varanelli. John 4.14.168.171.1H6 Vaughn. Dobra 152 Vaughn. Donna 152 Vawter. Andrea 140 Velkoff. Todi 32. 33.129 Vilmure. Chris 44. 168. 171 Vilmure. Mark 41.168 171 Vile. Usa 9. 54.152 Vorlkert. Randell 14.106. 148 152 Voelkrr. Rulhanne39.102.140 Vorlkert. Suz-annc 105.140 Volleyball 16 Vollmar. David 81.129 Vollmar. Sherry! 133 Voras. Ed 152 Vukosavljevic. Angela 140 W Wade. Ronald 140 Wade. Tim 152 Wagner. |anice 20.21. 106. 152 Wain. Michael 14.87.152 Waldrcf. Amy 168.171 Waldrcf. Ann 168 Waldref. Nancy 140 Walker. Kris 41.168. 171 Walters. Tim 78. 102.168.171 Walton. John 40. 41 Waltz. Michelle 152 Waltz. Stacy 168.171 Wambaugh. Eric 14. 41.96.140 Wambaugh. Mike 8.41. 42. 106 107. 168. 171. 172 W'amsley. Steve 152 Ward. Gary 169 Ward, leanolte 116.140 Ward. Pamela 140 Warfield. Charles 152 Warner. Douglas 10. 20. 152 Warren. Michael 14. 53.152 Warrick. Phyllis 76. 130 Watson. Paul 152 Watson. Sharne 130 Watts. Ricky 171 Weaver. John 8.112. 140 Weaver. Russell 152 Wegner. Harry 152 W'ngncr. Scigl 102 Weinch. James 169 Wemch. Teresa 140 Wells. Kathryn 20 106.152 Wells. Keith 50.102.105.107.118. 140 Wenger. |ohn 140 Wenzel. Mary 36. 37. 56.102.140 Wenzel. Stacy 17.137. 140 Westlake. Denise 169 Westlake. Kimberly 102.152 Wetzz-I. Brian 6.91.106.148. 152 Wetzei. Ronald 130 Whipstock. Nancy 169.171 Whislcr. Sandra 87.106. 169.171 White. Alan 152 White. Amy 13.117.169.171.173 Whitr. Bruce 153.214 White. Evelyn 131 White. Mary 16.56.81.83.93.165. 169. 171.172.215 White. Roger 140 Whiteman. Sue 205 Whiteher. Gloria 10 Wiegner. Scott 103.169.171 Wierr.ioch. |ohn 160.171 Wiley. Kathclme 102. 140 Wiley. Tommy 205 Williams. Curtis 60 Williams. Debra 140 Williams. Derrily n 20.100.106.107.169. 171 Williams. Hugh 140 Williams. |im 4.14. 44.114 Williams, jo Ann 140 Williams. Karen 111. 169. 171 Williams. Rosie 153 Williams. Willie 153 Willis. Nancy 130 Willis. Don 130 Wills. Cindy 140 Wibon. Daniel 8B. 87.118.153 Winston. Angie 62 Winter 26 Winters. Chris 140 Wirt. Kevin 65 Wise. Alan 1441 Wise. Becky 20.102. 160.171 Wise. Doug 97. 141 Wise. Kim Cover. 153 Wise. Sharon 131 Wise. Travis 170 Wilman. Susan 170.171 Winner. Ruth 141.210 Wolf. Bill 36 Wolf. Penny 153 Wolfe. Clifford 141 Wolford. D Anne 170 171 Wolgamood. Lori 141 Wolgamood. Shelley 102.170.171.206 Wood. Pamela 14.170 Woodley. Frank 153.205 Woolwinr. Tina 141 Wrestling 45 Wright. Connie 141 Wright. Erwin 141 Wright. Shelly 170 Wuthnch. Terry 153 Wyatt. Catherine 77.106.107. 170.171 Wyatt. Kathy 170 Wyatt. Kenneth 170 Wyman. Chris 14.141 Wyman. Dan 14.155.170.171 Y Yeakey. Mark 14.22.41.153 Yoder. Christine 84.92.165.171 Yoder. Dave 22.153 Yoder. John 41.93.170.171 Yoder. Kelly 170.171 Yoder. Paula 153 Yoder. Teresa 153 Yoder. Todd 81.153 Yoder. Tony 153 Young. Aletha 141 Young. Cliford 170 Young. Eddie 31. End sheet. 170 Young. Kim 39. 54. 170.171 Young. Lisa 102.170 Young. Teresa 102.170 Young. Tony 14.53. 79. 153 Young. Van 2. 84.126.130 Z Zehr. Douglas 18.19. 53.102. 144 153 Zilm. Maria 10. 78.79.94. 141 Zimmerman. Kent 87. 170.171 Zimmerman. Ray 97.106 Zirkle. Tern 153 Self service and a cheaper gas station attracts Bruce White, as gas prices soared to near a dollar. Attired in matching outfits. Jeanne Schurwonn and John Singleton swing their way through the square dance. w.:. Near the end of the school year, many firsts occurred for ECHS. In the music area Jazz Band brought back a first place trophy in a statewide contest. Shades of Blue, a swing choir, received a first place in the midwest trophy, while orchestra received a first place in a competition held at Memorial. It was the first time three different musical groups all received a first” in one year. Even before the end of spring sports, it was evident that Elkhart Central had won the Tony Campagnoli All Sports trophy. For the past two years Central and Memorial were tied. This was also the first year that girls sports were figured into the total points to determine the winner. Dave Thomas, winner of the Outstanding Athlete of the Year award returned this trophy from Memorial on June 4th. Asked how he and the golf team would do at state in the next two days, he said, We have a real good chance—if we play as good as we're able. After a hard earned victory. Coach Tom Kurth shakes hands with a Memorial football player With the Mangy Lion safely tucked under his arm. Mr. Bias brings the trophy back home. 214 Closing % With the New York skyline as a backdrop. Pennant staffers Betsy Davis. Kim Hostetler. Mary White. Robin Ahmann. Me Me Chung, and Jeff Vamos get their first glimpse of the Statue of Liberty. I Performing the number that gave them a first in contest, the Jazz Band presents their annual concert. Closing 215 A year of firsts! Sirens blare on the evening of June 6 as a polit e escorts the golf team which is perched atop a fire engine. After touring downtown Elkhart, the team comes home to Elkhart Central. Principal A! Bias (circle picture) accepts the trophy from Medalist Dave Thomas, who was later named to the all-state golf team. Ah. how sweet it is!” exclaimed Principal A1 Bias as he accepted the 1979 state championship golf trophy. The championship was the first for an Elkhart County entry in the tournament's 43 year history. Central battled from behind throughout the two-day tournament until Dave Thomas sank ' a par putt on the 36th hole, and the Blazers nipped Warren Central by a stroke (617-618) for the IHSAA championship. Principal Bias noted that this was a perfect closing for the school year; Who could ask for anything more? Proudly displaying the state championship trophy are Coach Ted Foland. Principal A1 Bias. Butch Market. Joe Peterka. Adam Grant, Dave Thomas. Athletic Director Max Bell and Joe Thomas. 216 End