Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1988 volume:

On the first day of school, moments before the first bell rings, students fill Central’s main entrance and halls with energy, smiles, and anticipation of a new school year. Everyone is meeting new people, seeing old friends or walking around getting to know the school. Conversation ranges from what they did during their summer vacation to who is in whose classes, to what they are doing for lunch. No one knew what to expect, but it was easy to guess what occupied the returning students thoughts: seniors were already looking ahead to college and life after high school, juniors were al- ready dreaming of being seniors, sophomores were enjoying being familiar with the school, and fresh- men were nervous about undergoing the transition from middle school to ECHS. Also at the forefront of everyone’s thoughts were questions about the upcoming year. The energy was there. The an- ticipation was there. But would it be a good year? Now, looking back, it’s clear to see the energy and anticipation was not wasted on what proved to be a very good year. Thespians performed West Side Story, one of the most difficult musicals for a high school to attempt, and got an outstanding turnout all three performance nights. In football, Central beat Memorial and kept Mangy for the seventh year in a row. It was the first year for Youth Alive, an ecumenical group of students who met before school to talk about how to make the upcoming day better. The Blazer Brigade again made it to Re- gional Marching Band Contest which was held at Rice Field for the first time. Those memories and many others of the ’87-’88 school year are definitely too good to forget. FIELD COMMANDER Steve Noffsinger does his share of leading the marching band into a first division win at the district marching contest. THE OFFENSIVE LINE listens closely to the instructions of head coach Tom Kurth. 2 OPENING t-Whan o too TO FOEGETj ABOVE, Staci Barnes concentrate on her part in pit orchestra during the musical. West Side Story. EVERYONE’S ATTENTION is given to TGIF (Thank God It’s Freedom) an alcohol awareness presentation, during an all-school assembly. DECORATED LOCKERS in the hall display one of the many efforts of Central’s Spirit Club to boost school spirit. UPPER LEFT, Karen Warrick and Angie Todt proudly display their gold and silver medals at the state swim meet. OPENING 3 As our lives get busier We learn to take them rggg Cramming for tests ✓ Finding creative ways to stay awake during a lecture ✓ Hating cafeteria food ✓ Anxiously waiting for the results of pop quizzes ✓ Not so anxiously waiting for the results of pop quizzes ✓ Walking (very fast) to beat the tardy bell ✓ Grabbing the wrong book Daily life at Elkhart Central. These are the natural time consumers that add extra excitement to the day. We are high school students with increasingly busier schedules. The average teen, from the time of waking up in the morning until the moment of turning out the light at night, is on the go — with little time to sit in front of the TV. Time instead is eaten up by homework and, for many, extra- curricular activities. Some come because they have to, but most have reasons to look foward to coming. Whether it’s the relaxation of an art class, the exertion of P.E., making music in orchestra or learning the logic of a geometric proof, they find ways out of every day patterns, and learn to take life one day at a time. WHILE MANY STUDENTS eat at 11:05, these students choose to spend their lunch hour shooting baskets. MATT THOMPSON works to get his geometry done in class. CATCHING UP on her literature homework, freshman Laura Tate seeks quiet in the library, a common study area for Central students. 4 DAILY LIFE TYPING IN CHANNELS for teachers to tune to for their video tapes is Kevin Beber. GETTING TOGETHER for a spontaneous group portrait with friends in the student center are Latonya Darden. Kathy Smith, Davetta Clark, Tina Pitts and Lashaun Gills. “ALL RIGHT GUYS, is the pepperoni worth getting?” Robbie Longbrake asks a couple friends at lunch. HITTING THE BOOKS during their lunch hour, are three dedicated students. DAILY LIFE 5 ENJOYING TIME WITH FRIENDS, students frequent local restaurants for lunch. “Hey, do you want to go to lunch today?” “Sure. Where do you want to go?” “I don’t know. Meet me at the front doors.” This is a common conversation that can be heard in the halls between second and third hour. At 11:05, when the bell rings dismissing students and faculty for lunch, the students crowd into the main lobby in search of their friends. They run out and pile into the car. Now comes the hard part . . . where to go? Favorite places include Sub Shoppe and McDonalds downtown. Burger King, Wendy’s, and Taco Bell on Cassopolis, and Little Leasers and Da Ssingers on Bristol Street. Of Course there is always the option of going home for lunch or eating in the school cafeteria. Whatever you do for lunch, you can enjoy it by spending time with friends. You can relieve the tension from the first half of the day and prepare yourself for the second half of the day. CONCENTRATING ON HIS PROGRAM, Jeff Froschauer finishes his assignment during computer class. WALKING TO THE BACK PARKING LOT can be cold as Rob Greenlee discovers going out to lunch. MR. MILLION ANNOUNCES THE NAME of the Homecoming queen during halftime ceromonies. HEADING OUT TO THEIR CAR to go home, Mike Mulgrew and Matt Dickinson join in the fun of the snowball fight after the first major ERIK JACKSON makes up an English test in the snowfall. hall during third hour. PUTTING THE NEW PEPSI MACHINE TO USE, Ryan Miller awaits the arrival of his Pepsi. JULIUS JAMES poses with friend Cary Thompson in the gym during lunch. i Islklinrf Central Theater Presents Never had the school tried any- thing so ambitious. West Side Story, is a musical that de- mands more than any other musical from the directors, cast, crew and or- chestra. But under the direction of music department chairman Dennis Phipps and drama director Kevin Ong, the cast worked for eleven weeks to put together three electrifying per- formances. Special commendations should go to choreographer Jackiejo Brewers and orchestra director Leslie Keeslar for extra efforts in their areas. The musical also featured adults in the adult roles, with science teachers Lynn Garrard and Steve McManimie as the police officers, social studies teacher Bob Johnson as Gladhand, and Mr. A1 Renn, a senior citizen from the YMCA, as Doc. Seniors Andrew Keyse and Carri Bostian carried the roles of the young lovers Tony and Maria. They were supported by excellent performances by Monica Method as Anita, Scott Marjason as Bernardo and Rick McGlinchey as Riff. Even though the set has long been removed, the lights have dimmed, and the instruments silent, the mem- ories will live on vividly in the minds of all who had a part. IN THE SPOTLIGHT Carri Bostian (Maria) sings the haunting melody, Tonight. “I LOVE PUERTO RICO, sings Lisa Campagnoli (Rosalia) to a skeptical Monica Method (Anita). I MUST HAVE A GOOD TIME at the dance. Carri Bostian (Maria) explains to Scott Marjason (Bernardo) and Monica Method (Anita). ANDREW KEYSE (Tony) dies in the arms of Carri Bostian (Maria) in the emotional conclusion to the musical. 8 MUSICAL ‘I’LL NEVER FORGET THIS,” Andrew Keyse (Tony) tells A1 Renn (Doc) after recieving some get-away money for him and Maria. JETS GATHER round their leader: Rob Clark (Action), George Bostic (Snowboy), Brandon Erlacher (Diesel), Rick Me Glinchey (Riff), Derek Krabill (Big Deal), Mike Messick (Baby John), and Marlon Smith (A-Rab). CONCENTRATION IS THE KEY Michelle Forgey demonstrates as she plays the difficult score. TEACHER LYNN GARRARD as lieutenant Shrank. JET GANG MEMBERS sing the crowd pleasing Officer Krupke. MUSICAL 9 We may not have Patrick Swayze, but Cen- tral has plenty of students who become wild and crazy at dances. It may not be Dirty Dancing like the popular movie of the same name, but it is unique. Each person has his own style: from impersonations of Bad by Michael Jack- son, to dancing with friends on the bleachers, (and sometimes on their shoulders), to slowly swaying to a slow song with a special friend. There are dances for everybody’s taste, from the Thespian’s annual Generic Dance, complete with toilet paper decorations or NHS’s semi-formal win- ter dance, decorated with ribbons and brightly wrapped packages. No matter what kind of dance it is, all are good for having fun. STANDING ON THE BLEACHERS Bob Martin, Jeff Kronemeyer, Mike Mulgrew, Brian Boiinger, Matt Thompson, Craig Ramsey, and Mike Deputy dance to Oak Tree at the freshman class’ Hot Nights in Hollywood Dance. DRESSING IN DRAG is how Shannon Rembert, Scott Patton and Mike Brokaw showed up for Spirit Club’s annual Halloween Dance. 10 DANCES GETTING THEIR DATES SOME PUNCH at the Winter Toyland dance, Shane Brown, Dax Corns, and Tony Russo meet at the refreshment table. JULIE MILLION AND HER DATE dance to a fast dance at NHS’s Winter Toyland dance. BUGS BUNNY, Tweety Bird and Sylvester (Janine Wastell, Susan Streib and Mike Messick) show up for the Halloween dance. OBVIOUSLY ENJOYING THEMSELVES, at the Winter Toyland Dance, Brian Bolinger and Kim Gardner ham it up for the photographer. AFTER SAYING “I DO, ' at the Sadies Hawkins Dance, Heather Reda and John Peterson seal their vow with a kiss. DANCES 11 The night: October 9 The place: Rice Field The time: 7:30 p.m. The conflict: Penn — vs — Central Homecoming is a big game. Since Central’s rivalry with Penn is the biggest in the NIC, the bleachers are packed with spectators anxiously awaiting the kick-off. The band starts the parade at 7:00. They are followed by convertibles carrying the cheerleaders and Homecoming court. Next are the decorated cars representing each of the classes. The “Madd Docsters” make their debut and the “B- Crew” return with the Blaze Mobile II. They charge onto the track to fire up the crowd. Then both teams take the field. The noise is deafening. Tension is high, especially for the senior players. It is their last chance to beat Penn and their last home game. The senior football players, trainers, cheerleaders, and band members are honored before the game begins. During halftime comes the crowning of the queen. The court files onto the field to wait for Mr. Million to announce the winner. He calls the name of Senior Kim Smith, and places the crown on her head. The only thing to dampen spirits that evening was the team’s eventual loss to Penn, 34-14. But the score doesn’t reflect how hard the game was played. The team, coaches, band members, cheerleaders and fans were psyched up more for this game than any other game all season. Most left saddened, but not defeated. RIDING AROUND THE TRACK during Homecoming, Heather Reda and Kim Boyd celebrate our first touchdown of the game. MEMBERS OF THE B-CREW: Jon Hardy, Bob WITH CLOSE FRIEND Scott King at her Stewart, Danny Reynolds, and Jeff Kronemeyer, side, Kim Smith was crowned queen during join in the enthusiasm of Homecoming. halftime ceromonies. 12 HOMECOMING MADD DOCSTERS: Robin Boyer (Robster), Kim Gardner (Keester), Katherine Pulliam (Pulster), Carri Bostian (Carister), Katie McMeckan (Meekster), and Jill Talkington (Talkster), test the spirit of two members of the B Crew David Helman and Jim Edmundson. WATCHING SILENTLY from the sidelines, Marcus Weldy, Jason Phillips, and Mike Mulgrew, think about their next play. SENIOR FARMERS Bill Bechtel, David Helman, and Mindy W etzel, try to gain a spirit point for best farmer outfit. HOMECOMING 13 Athletics at Central High School excelled in 87- 88. To start things off. Central beat Memorial 28-0 on August 27, making it seven years in a row that Mangy remained at Central. Both girls’ and boys’ cross-country ran a great season. The girl’s team placed ninth in state with Anne Esteves placing 23rd. Girls’ swimming continued their vir- tual lock on duel meet victories, extending their undefeated dual meet record to 124 straight meets. They now look forward to another undefeated sea- son next year and that ever-elusive state title. Boys’ basketball got off to a rocky start under the leadership of first year coach Dennis Nowicki, but improved steadily over the season, hitting a high point when they upset Penn 61 -60 on January 22. It was an exhilerating game that hung on a final desperation shot by Penn, which missed as time expired. Wrestling sent four people to regional compe- tition. Junior Sean Sousley even advanced to semi- state. Girls’ basketball had another improving sea- son under the direction of coach Jane Lutz fin- ishing with a respectable 6-9 record. With fall and winter sports ending on good notes, they filled us with anticipation of an equally suc- cessful spring. LOOKING FOR AN OPEN PASSING LANE, senior Raurd Will Ertel protects the ball from the defense of a Northridge player. WAITING FOR THE GUN TO SOUND, Karen Warrick concentrates on her entry at the state swimming meet. RUNNING THROUGH PRE- GAME”, Coach Tom Kurth gives advice to a player. 14 SPORTS HANDING OFF to junior running back Jeff Kollat, senior quarterback Nick Eppert completes another play during the Memorial game. PREPARING HER FOR HER NEXT EVENT, Coach Karen I eth encourages Angie Todt in Indianapolis at the State meet. X-COUNTRY RUNNER Ron Krause finishes the trail at Ox-Bow. ----A UNIVERSI tOANAi 500Y FREESTYLE FINAL Rl 1 WARRICK K 2 TODT A 3 ROBY A ifil CONCENTRATING ON THE FREETHROW, Freddie Williams prepares for the rebound. DOING A ROUTINE to “Brass Monkey,” the Cheerleaders entertain the crowd at the Penn game. 'HE SCOREBOARD REFLECTS the final results of the 500 yard Freestyle at the State meet with Karen Warrick in first, and Angie Todt in second. SPORTS 15 un lazer sensation. The choice of the new gen- i J eration. Stand up! Stand up! Stand up! Catch the wave!” Spirit is a tradition at Central. It explodes at foot- ball and basketball games through wacky dressing and unsuspecting guests. Like the time an inflatable Godzilla appeared at the Memorial basketball game. Signs fill the hallways encouraging the players on to a victory. Decorated lockers by the Blazer Buddies fill the hallways with color. The fight song can be heard twice every Friday in anticipation of the game that night. Spirit Week adds to the intensity of spirit. Many students were involved in the Lifesaver Relays, Two- Man Swimming Relays, and the 5-Legged Race. Central students are and will continue to be proud of their spirit. •• A BLAST FROM THE PAST’ was the theme used by the junior girls to display their spirit. DURING THE PENN BASKETBALL GAME, Mike Babcock shouts across the floor to Penn’s student section. CHEERLEADERS Julie Hagedorn, Doreen Sheppard, Lisa McConnell and Traci Ott lead the crowd through a cheer. BRINGING BACK THE CHANT, “Hidi Hidi Midi Ho, Jay Riblet and Brian Bolinger get the crowd roaring during a time out. BLAZER BUDDIES are an important part of boosting spirit and psyching up the athletes. 16 SPIRIT CHEERING ON THE BLAZERS during a Sectional game with Concord, Central’s student section intensely watches the court action. PASSING THE BANANA during the Peel Penn Banana Relays, freshman Spence Calhoun passes off to Amy Turnock, while Dionda Dierickx looks on. GIVING PERFECT “IO” ’S to the senior class, Nick Eppert and Mike Andrescn vote for the best twins during Twin Day for Spirit Week. SPIRIT 17 e, omance o, HANDING MEMORY BOOKLETS to prom couples are sophomore attendents Tricia Steede, Valerie Manos, and Stacie Harris. MIKE HOSTETLER AND DARLENE KIDDER enjoy a slow dance. GETTING REFRESHMENTS FOR THEIR DATES, Dale Shannon, Curt Jones, and Brent Buckley stop at the punch bowl. PREPARING TO GET THEIR PICTURE TAKEN, Dcbi Windbigler and date are placed the correct pose. 18 PROM The Egyptian theme was carried throughout the school for the prom. The hallways and caf- eteria were transformed into that romantic place over seas ... the Nile River. Palm trees and exotic plants were placed around to help set the mood. Egyptian paintings were hung to create a place for couples to escape to for three hours. As the couples came through the doors, they were presented with memory books by the slaves. Then they proceeded through the doors of the cafeteria to a night of romance. After hours of dancing, spending time with friends, and getting pictures taken, the couples split up to prepare for after prom. Some attended “King Tut’s Pizza Hut” (the prom breakfast), while others went home to catch some z’s before boarding the bus to Cedar Point, or some other destination. Prom ’88 was a big success. Over 250 couples attended. Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Marks and all others who helped make it great! JENNY TROTTER AND BARRY FLOYD look deeply into each others eyes while dancing to a slow song. RESTING UP FOR THE NEXT DANCE, Denny Ball, Rachelle Rush, Curt Jones, Jodi Finley, Rob Perry, and Debbi Wise enjoy spending time together. DANCING CLOSELY are these two couples, Mark Evans and Kim Patton, and Melissa Arterberry and Aaron Krider. PROM 19 The cafeteria and hallways don’t magically transform in- to faraway places over- night. Many hours are spent making decora- tions and putting them up. Patterns have to be traced, cut out, and put together. Hundreds of reflectors have to be made. Centerpieces have to be put together. Paintings have to be painted, not to mention the background for pic- tures. The ceiling of the stu- dent center undergoes transformation about a week before the prom. Streamers, ribbons, pa- per, etc. cover the lights, giving the student center an illuminating glow. On the day before the prom, students may get out of study halls, art classes, and any other classes the teachers let them out of, to help dec- orate the cafeteria. All the paintings have to be hung, streamers have to be placed on the entries to the cafeteria, and the reflectors have to be hung from the ceiling. The walls of the hall- ways are covered next. Then comes the hanging of the picture back- ground. On the day of the prom, the final touches are added. Plants are placed, the cakes are brought in, and the memory books are set out. Now, the stage is set! Decorators Set the Stage PREPARING TO DECORATE, Julie Hagedorn, Julie DeGrofT, and Angie Sova, set the decorations for the cafeteria on the table. MAKING REFECTORS are Kyrstn Kopke, Anne Holdeman, LariAnne Rowe, and Jason Stout. 20 PRE-PROM -V “I Now Pronounce You - GRADUATED At 7:30 P.M., Friday, May 27, Central’s class of 1988 walked down the track at Rice Field to the rhythm of “Pomp and Circumstance”. Senior band member Mark Yohn directed the band until all graduates were seated in front of the stadium. To begin the program, Steve Noffsinger con- ducted the band in “The Star Spangled Banner” followed by Brad Greenawalt who lead the Pledge of Allegience. Dave Koerting gave the invocation. After another performance by the band, Class Speakers Andy Keyse and Monica Method shared their thoughts of what it means to graduate and the transition from the twelfth grade to life after high school. The Concert Chior performed “Master of Hu- man Destinies” which preceded the presentation of the class gift. It was presented to Mr. Million by Anne Holdeman and Dave Heilman. Graduates who had upheld a 3.0 grade point average were asked to stand and were honored; then 3.5, and finally the top ten academic seniors were left standing for the applause. Six exchange students were recognized along with the Academic Scholarship Recipients and then Superintendent Dr. Frederick Bechtold made the Acceptance of the Class speech. When his time came, Senior Class President Ed Wickert called the class of ’88 to order. Assistant Principal Joyce Carver along with Vice Principal Robert Minichillo read the names of the graduates as the Board of School Trustees presented them with their diplomas. Then, moments before Jim Williams lead the band in the final song, the long worked for and awaited moment came. Excitement was in the air as Mr. Million spoke his words to the 381 seniors: “I pronounce you graduated!” Best of luck for the class of 1988. ANDREW KEYSE gives his commencement speech on the “Doors of Change.” COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER, Monica Method gives her speech on “Entry Into Individuality.” GRADUATION 21 22 GRADUATION GETTING READY to take that long walk to their future, Tammy LEADING THE AUDIENCE and Youngquist and Jennifer Snyder seniors in the Pledge of Allegiance is make final adjustments to their class treasurer. Brad Greenawalt. gowns. THE SENIOR CLASS GIFT is presented to Mr. Million by Anne Holdcman and David Helman. STEVE NOFFSINGER directs the band for the final time during “The Star Spangled Banner.” THE CHOIR SINGS “Master of Human Destinies” in honor of the graduates. SHONDA MILLSAP'S SMILE reflects her happiness about her future. GRADUATION 23 1'Li.li Li LlliLll Lj.liL.li.liL. lit 1987-88 in Elkhart and around the country was a very eventful year. Names such as Oliver North, Jim and Tammy Bakker, and Gary Hart; and events such as “Black Monday,” the Persian Gulf crisis, and the NFL strike, will be permanent re- minders of the year. Other reminders were the summit between Pres- ident Reagan and Soviet leader Gorbachev and the signing of the INF treaty, the rescue of fifteen- month-old Jessica McClure from a well in Texas, and the AIDS epidemic was publicized more in an effort to educate Americans about this deadly dis- ease. Dennis Conner won back the America’s Cup with his winning racer the Stars and Stripes and the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge celebrated its 50th birthday. Locally, renovations were made to the three in- nercity middle schools along with the construction to most of downtown Elkhart. The Bucklen Opera House was torn down after a long debate on wheth- er or not it should be renovated. Mayor James Perron was the first mayor of Elkhart to be re- elected in twenty years. The 1987-88 year was one filled with excitement and tragedy. Major national and local events made the year one that will not be forgotten. IN THE SIX YEARS since Americans first heard of a mysterious immunity-robbing disease from which no one recovers, AIDS has killed nearly 25.000 Americans. President Reagan has proclaimed the plague “Public Enemy No. I.” A 24-DAY STRIKE by the NFL players ended in mid-October when the union capitulated and went to court instead of trying to fight the club owners at the bargaining table. MARINE LT. COL. Oliver L. North, was a key official in the plan to finance anti-government rebels in Nicaragua with money from arms sales to Iran. 24 CURRENT EVENTS “BLACK MONDAY.” Monday October 19, 1987, the Dow Jones industrial average dropped 508 points, the largest in history. It stripped S500 billion from the market value of U.S. securities. THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE in San Francisco celebrated its 50th birthday. About 250,000 people jammed onto the bridge for an anniversary walk across the span. TELEVISION EVANGELISTS Jim and Tammy Faye Bakkcr said farewell to the PTL ministry in March. He resigned after confessing to a sexual encounter with a young woman. She bowed out of the broadcasts to undergo treatment for drug dependency. CURRENT EVENTS 25 PRESIDENT REAGAN talks with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev during arrival ceremonies at the White House. The three-day summit meeting led to the signing of a nuclear arms control agreement. IN AN EFFORT to keep the Persian Gulf open to navigation, the United States began in July to escort vessels to protect them from Iran. DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE Gary Hart was forced to drop his bid for the presidency after it was reported that he was romantically involved with Donna Rice, an aspiring actress and model from Miami. 26 CURRENT EVENTS THE STARS STRIPES completed a 4-0 sweep over Australia's Kookaburra III in the race that took place in Australia. Dennis Conner was the captain who won back the America’s Cup. PIERRE MORAN MIDDLE SCHOOL was one of the three middle schools under construction for remodeling during the ’87-’88 school year. ELKHART POLICE cracked down on cruisers on Main Street. Emergency lanes were set up and people caught using these lanes were ticketed. MAYOR JAMES PERRON displays his Taiwan souvenirs that he collected on his trip after being re-elected mayor of Elkhart. CURRENT EVENTS 27 Eighty-eight! Eighty-eight! Eighty-eighty-eighty- eighty-eighty-eight!!!! Eightv-nine! Eighty-nine! Eighty-eighty-eighty- eighty-eighty-nine!!!! Ninety! Ninety! Ninety-ninety-ninety-ninety- ninety!!!! Ninety-one! Ninety-one! Ninety-ninety-ninety- ninety-ninety-one!!!! EXCITED FRESHMAN take a tour of Central at the beginning of the year. That class chant is an example of the competition between classes, heard during Central games and competitions throughout the year. The different classes scream their lungs out as they try to out-yell each other and see who has the loudest class. But when it came to supporting our team and organizations, all of Central united. Whether we were a freshman or a senior, we all wanted a Blazer victory, so we all pulled together with that needed edge for a win. 28 PEOPLE SHORTLY AFTER THE 11:05 TONES, many hungry students meet their friends at the front doors. PEOPLE 29 AFTER SCHOOL Dale Shannon grabs a Pepsi to help him make it through the rest of the day. TAKING A TOUR through the school with guide Nancy Fogarty are incoming freshman Kendra Miller, Karen Ellis, Chris Steltner, Brandi Rutkowski and Becky Bentley. Angela Adamson Robert Anderson Lawrence Andrews Jennifer Artley Angela Auricchio Rhonda Ayers Ryan Bachtel Brent Baker Tiffany Baker Andrea Ball Jarvis Ballard Gregory Barberio Rodney Batts Jennifer Baunoch James Beadle Michael Beard Becky Bcntly Melinda Berger Ricky Best Michael Biddlecom Mark Blessing Jerry Bloch Wjllaim Blue William Blum Endesha Bonner Natalie Boren Edward Borneman Haley Borneman Angela Bowlby Chad Bowman Scott Bowyer Becky Bradberry Stacey Brake Thomas Braun Paul Brayton Ryan Brcwton Scott Brcwton Aaron Brinkman Phillip Briski Michael Brokaw 30 FRESHMEN The 26th of August: the day that school starts! For new ninth graders it means a whole new period starting in their lives. Freshman Da- vid Shuff tells that he expected Cen- tral to be, “Everything ... the best years of my life!” Freshmen are excited but also ner- vous. The questions flashing through their minds are, “Is the work going to be hard? How are the upperclassmen going to treat me? What are the teach- ers like? Am I going to get lost?” Laura Tate said that she wanted to Find Central, “Exciting! Older guys, going out to lunch, meeting new peo- ple. Just something totally different from middle school.” But freshman Jim Wilson described his feelings on the first school morning as, “Let’s skip!” Matt Peat said, “The best is the girls. The worst is the upperclass- men take all freshman girls.” Usually, despite the fears, every- thing goes just Fine. Although there are more responsibilities and rules in high school, there also are more free- dom and privileges. Tracey Brooks Derek Brown Victoria Browne Jennifer Bryant James Buford Ryan Burke Evelyn Burkes Tara Butler Spencer Calhoun Jason Campbell Douglas Carroll Thomas Cassell Christine Castaneda Laura Castaneda Rodney Caudill Ronica Caudill Sara Cavanaugh Marvin Chasom Bryan Chris Andrea Clark Colin Clark Devon Clark Rebecca Clayborn Derek Cloud Tory Cobb Michael Coffey Craig Coleman Arthur Collins John Conard Tracy Conklin Thaddaeus Cooper Tonya Cowan James Crisler Michelle Croninger Melissa Cubbcrnuss Donald Cupery Joshua Curtis Stephanie Dalton Stacy Datena Djuanna Davis FRESHMEN 31 Justin Davis Rita Davis David Decker Douglas Decker Tamra Defebaugh Wendy Dempster Gerald Densmore Matthew Dickinson Dionda Dierickx Robert Dorrier Jeanne Drust Gloreen Duff Danna Duncan Fred Dunfee Lori Dunfee Milton Duedclla John Eads Steven Eckcr Candy Edwards Robert Edwards Heather Ehry Angela Eldred Sara Eldridge Tiffany Elliott Karen Ellis George Enders Lorena Estep Deborah Eveland Latonya Fair Angela Fields Angela Fileccia Christopher Flagg Michelle Forgey Nicole Foust Scott Foyle James Frame Teresa Franklin Steven Frazier Matthew Freed Rachel Frey Trenna Fry Amy Fuller Sara Gamber Leanna Gamble Allyson Gardner Tammy Gary Sherard Gates Amanda Gaume Travis Geideman Chad Genth Alice Gibson Kelly Giggy Denise Gilbert Jocsph Godshalk Heidi Godwin Michelle Gonser Alissa Gooch Latonya Grant Breton Green Helenia Green Brett Griffith Kent Griggs Jody Grimes Jason Groom James Gulyas Melissa Haas Titus Hackworth Gregory Hahn Amy Halsey Brian Hamilton Brian Hammers Andrea Hansing Chad Hardin Travis Harter Laura Hatfield Laurie Hatfield Kimberly Havens Regina Haynes Amy Helman Scot Heminger 32 FRESHMEN C( L J THE BEST GORGEOUS guys hang on Lisa Minichillo's locker. ALL OUT BLAZER buddy decorations for Dax Corns. FRESHMEN 33 It’s ten till eight. The bell rings. Hundreds of people go running to their lockers. But, as usual your locker neigh- bors have beaten you to your locker complex. Trying to get in is a far fetched idea. When first entering the building, one of the first things you notice are the many col- orful lockers that line the hall- ways. From the colors of metal- ic orange to baby puke green, the lockers add a “unique” touch to the atmosphere of the school. If the colors are not bad enough, there is a size problem, too. How could anyone fit ten books into the space they give you? Adding to that, the folders each teacher requires you to keep, the ever-important gym bag, and your winter coat your mother gives you so you won’t get sick. When you’re walking down a hall you notice that the locker is not just a place to store books, but a social event. The guys have pictures of sexy women or the newest car from “Hot Rod” mag- azine. The girls have pictures of the hottest guys or a fluffy animal that just looks “cute.” At the beginning of the year every teacher assigns a locker, usually messing it up so the six foot basketball player gets the lower locker and the 4’3” gym- nast gets the taller. If we can’t have a different size of locker and we know it’s im- possible to have teachers stop giving us books, can’t we at least dump the metalic orange and baby puke green? Amy Hendrix Paul Herman Paul Hess Krista Hibshman David Hill Angela Hiner Tina Hines Shawn Hochstetler William Hodge Alexis Holmes Thomas Holt Alyse Holzhausen Jerry Honorable Shari Hooper Stacey Hooper Chad Horn Tara Hosier Karen Hostetler Elizabeth Howard Donita Howell Bobbi Hughes Christina Humbarger Deon Hunt Cameron Jackson Diana Jackson Jerry Jackson Shawn James Carl Jarneckc Tatinesha Jenkins Layra Johansen Audra Johnson Garey Johnson Jennifer Johnson Amy Jones Justin Juday Angie Kaminski Kim Kamp Danial Keck Aliza Kelly Christopher Kern Allison Montgomery getting ready for a regular school day. 34 FRESHMEN 7i Pie “Now I’ve had the time of my life, No, I’ve never felt this way before, Yes, I swear, it’s the truth, And I owe it all to you ...” Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes sing to me. Maybe it’s a dream. Yes, that’s it. But somewhere in the in- nermost part of my mind, where the cobwebs are clearing, 1 know that the horror story is true. It is time to get up. I lift my head a few inches from my pil- low and pry my eyes open. Yes, I con- firmed it. The clock reads six o’clock and the worst part of going to high school begins. My weighted legs somehow find the edge of the bed and drop over. I have to be careful or the rest of me will go with them. I pause to take one last look at the warm, comfortable bed and decide that no matter what anyone says, whoever made school start so early is evil. I yawn, then stretch. Finally I drag myself up- stairs to take a shower. After the warm sprays have hit me, I will feel better, maybe. After I get out of the shower, I’m not feeling so bad. My attitude is positive and life has been restored back into me. But then it dawns on me. There’s still tomorrow. How many more days ’till Friday? Jennifer Kern Reginald King Tracy King Jennifer Kipp Troy Kirts Ada Knopps Michael Kobie Sherry Kohl Visayny Kong Nicki Krallman Stephanie Krallman Constance Krantz Jason Krauser Shonne Kraz it Lori Kuhn Soravut Kullayanavisut Earnest Kyle Regina Lambo Joe Lambright Charles Lanham Melissa Lanway Travis Lechel Christopher Lello Tina Lester Mark Lindberg Jon Loftus Mary Lomaneck Robert Longbrake Shawn Lott Joe Loveless Melissa Lowe Tammy Lowe Jennifer Luce Trina Lyon Christopher Lyons Carman Macon Mickey Malcom Brain Mann Jennifer Mann Melinda Marchand FRESHMEN 35 Maria Marjason Shane Marker Michael Marks James Marshall Jamie Martin Jon Martin Melvin Martin Beverly Marvel Jeffery Massey Todd Massey Lloyd Mast Steven Mattix Julie May John McAfee William McCall Maximillion McClinton Tonya McComas Spartacus McCord Cara McCoy Michael McCuen Christopher McDonald Dilean Meredith Antoinette Merrick Curtis Merritt John Metz Walter Meyer Melissa Meyers William Middleton Christina Miller Doricia Miller Gary Miller James Miller Kendra Miller Larry Miller Matt Miller Patrick Miller Paul Mills Jacyln Mitchell Michael Mitchell Amy Mohr Andera Mohr Stefanie Molitor Allison Montgomery Rachel Moore Amy Morrow Amy Mount Angel Muffley Bradley Murphey Eric Musselman Chad Meyers Tenisha Neal Teresa Neumann Brock Nye David Nye Michael Odell Derek Ogawa Angela Ottman Lanora Ottman Louis Owens Dawn Page Stacy Palmer Michelle Parulski Christopher Patterson Scott Patton William Peat Tiffnie Penninger Jeff Perm an Trevor Perry Beth Peterson Scott Pfeiffer Shane Pixley Melinda Porter Shannon Powell James Powers Todd Poyser Chad Priddv Roger Quirk Maranda Ragsdale Jeffery Redding Rhonda Reeves 36 FRESHMEN ? ttcet U L aztety j uu e’s cute,I’d like to get to know him better.” How many times have you heard that sentence come out of the mouth of a freshmen girl? About half of the them agree that the best places to find good looking guys are at school, games, and parties. Everyone has something spe- cific that they look for during their search for Mr. Right. Freshman Brandi Rutkowski said, “I look for respect, good looks, and a body.” She also feels that her boyfriend should be older than she is. In the past few years, girls ha- ven’t been waiting around for guys to make the first move. They are brave enough to go out and make the first move. Many will try different methods of at- tention. To make a guy notice her, Brandi Rutkowski says, “I make the first move by saying ’Hi!’ ” However, other freshman girls express their feeling differently. They feel you shouldn’t be the one to make the first move, es- pecially with an older guy. Usu- ally guys tend to get the wrong impression and no one wants to do that. All of them agreed that moving faster than a guy turns them off. Whether you are shy or not, everyone meets Mr. Right some- day. Chris Reindl Shannon Rembert Tark Repaich Stacie Rich Brett Richardson Kendall Riley Richard Ripp Scott Robbins Jessica Roberts Dale Robinson Dawn Robinson Krista Robinson Heather Robison Andrea Rodriquez Richard Rollins Timothy Root Danielle Rop Cynthia Ross Eric Rudin James Rupright Robert Ruse Brandi Rutkowski Jason Ryans Angela Salee Latina Sanders Amy Schmuckcr Lisa Schoolcy Jason Schuelke Robert Schultz Amy Schwartz Jennifer Scott Kristie Shalley Carrie Shannon Katina Sheppard Demctris Sherrod Chad Sherwood Michele Shireman Michael Shuey David Shuff Teresa Shultz FRESHMEN 37 ---- iCcfrvwca- 'pcuC iN--------------------------------------- Iwas sitting at home watch- ing one of my favorite T.V. shows when the commer- cials came on. Instead of changing channels or going for a snack, I called my mom in the room. It was the commercial I had told her about: purple rai- sins dancing and singing across the screen. If I had told you a year ago that purple, clay blots with arms and legs would be a hit in the commercial world, you probably would have laughed at me. In 1987, a new fad for com- mercials was founded by the process for claymation, first brought to our attention by the California Raisin Company. Raisin Mania has hit Amer- ica. Who would have guessed the raisins would have a re- cord, by resinging the old six- ties song “I Heard it Through the Grape Vine.” Not only that, but they have songs, pins, sweatshirts, and T-shirts dis- playing the raisins, figurines from Hardee’s, a fast-food res- taurant, and even their own claymation Christmas special. Are the raisins just a passing fad? Most likely, nothing ever stays around long. But, none of us will ever forget the dancing blots of clay that made history in the world of commercials. THE COOLIEST ANI) most sexiest raisin guy in Elkhart. Marshall Simmons Shannon Smeltzer Allison Smith Sheryl Solomon Robert Sorg Nicole Sousley Melissa Spencer Stephanie Spratt Dana Stamper Rachel Steiner Christina Steltner Shane Stephic Christina Stevenson Amy Stone Jack Stone Brooke Stoner Jonathan Stoops Kurt Stouder Andrew Sukow Charles Summers David Swald Robert Talkington Laura Tate Robert Taylor Lori Thomas Marcus Thomas Michelle Thornsbury Heidi Toliver Janice Tolliver Robert Tolliver Eric Trotter Adam Tucker Amy Tumock Jennifer Vandervliet Amy Vandiepenbos Jason Vargo Duane Viers Bobby Wagner James Wagner Bruce Walls 38 FRESHMEN CALIFORNIA RAISINS ARE jammin’ to their original, “I Heard It Through The Grape Vine” Carrie Walter Eric Walters Christopher Ward Kristine Ward Janellc Weaver Kristen Weaver Edgar Welch Hilary Wells Jennifer Werner Darrick Wesley Randolph Westenfelder Ruth Whisman Christina White Tara Wieringa Nicole Wiese Melissa Wild Brian Williams Christina Williams Jerome Williams Kevin Williams Mary Williams Michael Williams Rhonda Williams Scott Williamson Katina Williamson Timothy Wilson Michael Winter Lori Wise Alphonso Woods William Woods Dale Woolwine Jaime Yoder FRESHMEN 39 Chris Allen George Anagnos Jeremy Andresen Angie Andrews John Antal Matt Arnold Michael Arnold Jesse Arroyo George Arvanitis Lisa Ashley Jennifer Attkisson Cynthia Ayers Mary Bailey Christopher Baker Regina Baker Chad Baldwin Mary Banks Tish Barber Hgerian Barclay Warran Barham Schmille Barhams Dwight Barnes Jeff Barrett Lisa Bartlett William Batts Jeffery Beattie Ronald Belschncr Tammy Bcnstcin Cynthia Bently James Bias Christine Bilger Angela Birzclc Kristin Bisciglia Bobby Bishop Bryan Bloom Ryan Borger Dana Bowlin Andrea Bowman Deborah Boyd Tammy Brake 40 SOPHOMORE pcd ff Friends are the most important people in school and in your social life. “A friend is someone you can tell your problems to,” expressed Angie Birzele. There are many advantages to having a friend. You can do things and go places with them. Shar- ing fun and excitement is always more en- joyable with a friend. “A true friend has to be reliable and trust- worthy to me,” says Marilyn Smith. “You need a friend your own age you can trust.” Having a lot of things in common with a friend can make the relationship better. Sometimes, however having close relation- ships can lead to some problems. When you get into fights you may not talk to each other for awhile and then feel alone. After a couple of days of silence you usually decide to sink in and you apologize. So as you can see, through the good the bad, in sickness in health, friends can become very important, and students may need that support more than anything else. Scott Brekke Michelle Brooks Laquette Brown Richard Brown Stephanie Brown Paul Brumbaugh Brandy Bryan Timothy Burnette Dianna Bush Barry Caldwell Christopher Caldwell Jenifer Calhoun Kimberly Campagnoli Matthew Campagnoli William Campbell Christopher Cantzler Troy Carlson Carrie Carter Joseph Chapman Chad Chcndwith Jamie Chris Tempa Christian Charmayne Christopulos Andrea Chumas Davatta Clark Lori Clark James Claxton Joseph Clifford Anthony Coloman Clint Combs Amie Connelly Derrick Conner Michael Cook Kathryn Cork David Corns Kirk Coryn Tom Cosentino Kathryn Couch Charity Cox Jennifer Crise SOPHOMORE 41 Stephanie Criss Jeff Crussemeyer Jason Culp Rickie Current Butch Curtis Doletta Danner Latonya Darden Elizabeth Davis Nicole Davis Sandra Davis Stephanie Davis Michael Defreese Nicolaas Dejong Dawn Denman Jon Denman Mike Deputy Elizabeth Desulis Patrick Dollinger Peter Dotlich Matthew Downs Susan Drudge Danial Drust Tara Durfee Charles Dyson Stacy Eads Victor Echartca Amber Eddy Todd Edman Scott Edmunson Christine Eichorn Robert Elliott John Ellis Sandra Elswick Margaret Enders Travis Eppert Michael Erickson Brandon Erlacher Nancy Eslick Elizabeth Esteves Gretchen Faux Jamie Fireline Christopher Fisher Thomas Fisher Triest Fisher Nancy Fogarty Julie Foreman Ian Forte Robert Foster Jeffery Foust Gregory Foy Erick Frey Nicole Funk Sheldon Garber Denise Gates Joseph Gates Chris Geideman Kevin George Stacy Gibson Tim Gibson Lashaun Gills Jessica Goble Robert Godshalk Raquele Gomez Camie Green Udra Green Michael Grey Marcus Griffin Kirby Griffis Heather Grumn Shannan Guy Troy Gigi Andrew Hagopian Tina Hamilton Tracy Harder Stacy Harman Jennifer Harness Scott Harness Stacie Harris Michelle Hart Amy Hartman 42 SOPHOMORE “ ? am S It happens. You do something or you say something funny, and you didn’t even mean to. Your friends have fun, you don’t. You blush, you would like to be invisible. They are called embarrassing moments and at the time, that’s exactly what they are, but later, after the trau- ma is over, you think of them and they make you smile, too. Most people consider their embarrassing moments too em- barrassing to tell. You’d rather keep everything to yourself. However, usually, at one time or another, it slips out. “I was at a movie with my boyfriend Jeff and the movie was rather scary. Well, in this one part a lady was going to be electricuted. Everyone else thought it was terrible, I thought it was hysterical. Well, I laughed and everyone was quiet so they all heard me. My boyfriend grabbed my knee and said, ‘Kellie, stop!’ Well, I thought that hurt, so I said, ‘Jeff, quit!’ People around us were all laugh- ing because they thought we were doing something totally different!” tells sophomore Kel- lie Valdez. Another kind of embarrassing moment is the kind that hap- pens in front of God and eve- rybody. Freshman Travis Harter contributed to this one. “I’m on the freshman basketball team. One night at a Varsity game, they introduced us at half time on the court. Afterwards, a friend’s father pointed out to me that my zipper was down. Now, my friends call me ‘Zippy’ be- cause of that incident.” Embarrassing moments are just as essential in everyday life as school. Everyone learns from their mistakes. However, per- haps sometimes, if luck is with you, you can be alone or among family. But, until then, if some- thing embarrassing happens, get up, shake it off, and laugh. Eve- ryone is in the same boat! KELLIE VALDEZ THINKS of her embarrassing experience. Central Students Dream! After high school, graduates will have many decisions to make. However, as sopho- mores still in high school, what would they do if they could do anything or be anyone? Sophomore, Margaret Enders, would be fascinated to have a tem- porary home under the sea. Using an underwater spot light, she would light up the beautiful nat- above the world. Angie would build a hot air balloon house and fly all over the world with a group of friends. To have the chance to be anyone would be a great opportunity for Clair Schweenler and Shawn Mc- Cuen. Clair would go back in time to live in Camelot as a fair lady of the middle ages. Shawn’s wish would be to be Michael Jordan. “I would want to be Michael Jackson be- cause when I was in Indianapolis a little girl walked past me and said to her mom, ‘There goes Michael Jackson. ’ — Angie Andrews ural environment of the sea’s floor. Temporarily, she would visit on vacations to use her huge win- dow and enjoy the under water world. Instead of going under water, Angie Birzele would like to go From the money he gets, he would start both a drug abusive rehabil- itation center and a handicapped building. Will these dreams come true? Maybe and maybe not. However, it is always nice to dream. “I think it would be fascinating to have a temporary home under the sea. ’ — Margaret Enders Kimberley Hawk Jennifer Hawkins Antony Heard Tina Helton Jennifer Herr Michael Hibbs Michelle Hilary Dcano Hiles Bart Hoag Mikel Holdeman Timmy Holt Alexander Holtz Cynthia Horne Michael Horne Jason Hoy Charles Hoyle Megan Hughes Mindy Hull Craig Humbargcr Margo Hummel Jarius Hunt Justin Hunter Sarah Irons Deana Jackson Julie Jackson Roshonda Jackson Julius James Jamie Jankowski Scott Johnson Christopher Jones Jill Jones Kenny Jones Latoya Jones Steve Jones Burkard Kalbflcisch Daniel Kauffman Beth Kershner Mike Kettering Christina Kidder Helen King 44 SOPHOMORE “I would like to be Alf and live on the planet Melmac. ’ — George Arvanitis “I would like to go to heaven and be God. Then I could change the world because it’s meSSed up. —Marlon Smith Michael King Todd King Cynthia Kissel William Knight Nathan Kocts Kathleen Kolakovich Melissa Konanz Michael Koppcrt Derek Krabill Angela Krauss Thomas Lamb Shane Lambdin Angela Langworthy Veronica Lee Marcella Leer Stephanie Leonakis Andrea Lewis Steven Lidy Angie Lightfoot Kenneth Lisa Michelle Longbrakc William Longbrakc Troy Longfellow Kirk Lovell Christina Lowe Kelly Lyon Sonya Mack Chad Madison Karen Maier Roger Maier Jason Mais Teresa Malcom Christopher Manderfield Scott Mann Valerie Manos Billy Mantle Jon Mark Lori Markel Amy Marlow Jennifer Marshall SOPHOMORE 45 Arthur Martin Dawn Mastcn Angela Matteson Cassandra Mayger Antonettc McCastcr Scott McClellan Evelyn McCourt Matt McCoy Shawn McCucn Holly MeFarren Stacy McGinn Richard McGlinchcy Sean Meagher Lance Mclkus Erie Mcllcndorf Sadie Messiek Joel Middlcstadt Brenda Miller Kurt Miller Troy Miller Christpher Minx Aaron Mohr Timmy Moore Maria Mora Kendra Morgan Jack Morris Richard Morris Dctrick Moton Carl Mufflcy Ann Murphy Matthew Murschcl Barb Myers Russell Ncitzkc Angela Nielsen Rodney Oblingcr Stacie O’Conner Juli Olson Dccann Ott Tonia Packingham George Page Kelsey Parker Michael Pcdlcr Michelle Pcfflcy Demias Pegucs Connie Perry Jantha Perry Bill Petty James Phillips Colleen Pilmore Lori Poth Patricia Procaccino Richard Putt Erika Rader Craig Ramsey Jeremy Ranschacrt Valerie Ray Nicholas Rcccio Crystal Reese James Reese David Rcploglc Shannon Rice Melinda Riley Donna Rinehart Nicole Rininger Judy Robinson Jennifer Rodino Candice Rodriguez David Rogers Joseph Rogers Pamela Rose Steven Rose Deborah Ross Amy Rowe Lari Rowe Chad Russell Chris Rus kowski David Ryman Paul Sage Jason Sample Daniel Saunders cvtttlr. 46 SOPHOMORE Cf— 76e ccddcf Sy tentff IL i treamers ... $1.39, tape ... $.79, balloons ... $.99, construction paper . . . $1.79. Do these prices ring a bell? Well, if so, you were prob- ably a Blazer Buddy for one sport season or another. Each year, the president of Spirit Club must organize the names and sports of every par- ticipating athlete in order to en- able Central students to select one for decorating their locker. Once this has been taken care of, announcements are listed and a table is designated for lunch hour Blazer Buddy choosing. Many students know which ath- lete they would like to decorate for. Some are boyfriends, girl- friends, best friends, new friends, etc. It really doesn’t make a difference. It’s all for spirit... and spirit is what Cen- tral is all about. This year was a very success- ful year for Blazer Buddy par- ticipation. When walking down the halls, everything was blue and white. Sometimes it can al- most be overpowering. Most Blazer Buddies agree that this sight really boosts the athletes confidence and gets them psyched for the game. Most Blazer Buddies strive to achieve a uniqueness unlike any other. By doing this, the athletes some- times can be in awe at the things their buddies do for them. “There were a few unique things I did for Matt Thompson. I filled a kid’s football helmet with candy and put his name on it. I also bought him a gumball machine full of gum and again, had his name put on it,” in- formed sophomore Stefanie Le- onakis, a Blazer Buddy in foot- ball season. Judy Robinson, a strong soph- omore of Spirit Club, tries to make her lockers different and sometimes tasty. “I usually buy candy for my Blazer Buddies. One time, I cov- ered every inch of Kelli McGinn’s locker with candy.” Not everyone can be as outgoing as Judy, but a little something can help everyone have a little more confidence and pride. You also don’t have to be concerned with time limits. Usually friends will help decorating, which usu- ally only takes about thirty min- utes. Maybe you consider that too much time, but the affect is outstanding. “Be a Blazer Buddy. The sup- port is very positive and encour- aging for the athlete and it’s fun,” sums up Judy Robinson. SOPHOMORE 47 ‘Tffatc— If you want to see the latest fashion of clothes, walk in the halls during passing period. The year of 1987-1988 are full of dif- ferent kinds of styles. Many peo- ple feel the styles have changed dramatically in the past few years. The question is; Have they really changed or just come back from the past? One student, Kristen Water- man, expresses, “Yes, they have come back because the revival of miniskirts!” Gina Speas agrees, “Yes, the styles have changed because neon colors use to be in and now they are gross.” Many girls enjoy wearing short miniskirts, but others feel they are too short to be worn. For ex- ample, the guys feel that if the girls can wear short miniskirts, they should be allowed to wear shorts, which is against the rules. Many of the students are still waiting for a reasonable answer to that question. As you can all see the styles have been a repetition of our par- ents clothes. They’ve all been worn in the late 50’s and early 60’s. So many people feel that the style of clothing to be worn, all depends on the mood of the per- son. Our favorite malls, Concord and University, carry the styles. One student, Marlon Smith, feels the popular stores for guys are Chess King, the Oaktree Store, and the Bottom Half. The pop- ular stores for both sexes are Hud- son’s, Meis, and L.S. Ayers and many Blazers can be seen there. Rodney Saupe Sherry Schlenther Melissa Schott Eugene Schumakcr Clair Scheinlcr Mary Schwindaman Tyson Scott Ted Shelly J.R Shell Patrick Shepard Christopher Shook Jeremy Simpson Tammy Slagle Andrew Slessman Bobbi Smith Buffy Smith Marilyn Smith Marlon Smith Rhonda Smith Stacy Smith Sharon Soloman Paul Sorg Barbara Spangler Gina Speas Jamie Spratt Tricia Steede Tina Stephens Jacob Stephenson Jennifer Stephenson Jason Stevens Mary Stevens Marridith Stiver Mario Stoll Noelle Stone Jared Stork John Stout Jennifer Strauss Shawn Streiff Jeremy Stringfellow Kimberly Strukel 48 SOPHOMORE Earnest Suggs Jason Sullivan Tracy Swald Wendi Swald Lynda Sweezy Thomas Tanner Kirk Tapp Jessica Taylor David Tefft Michael Thilman Christina Thomas Clarence Thomas Jason Thompson Matthew Thompson Jeffrey Trotter Jennifer Trout Stephine Troyer Kelli Valdez Mithccll Vantinc Stephine Vonochren John Wallace Jennifer Ward Damon Warfel Bernadette Wargo Leland Warkcntin Kristine Waterman Corey Weaver Christine Weiss Lcannc Whitehead Mcikc Wicscnberg James Williams Leon Williams Melissa Williamson Darnell Wilson Michael Windmiller Marva Wogoman Judy Woodfin Katina Woods Todd Woods Angela Workman Alexandra Yoder Kristie Yoder Leslie Yontz Sheri York Renee Zarria Marie Zimmerman SOPHOMORE 49 ---—---------- %% —— Elkhart, Indiana was not the place to be during Spring Break ’88. If at all possible, peo- ple headed for the beaches of Florida and Hawaii. Those who were a little less fortunate had to stay in the exciting, northern In- diana town of Elkhart. They were either held here by spring sports, lack of money, or restric- tive parents. Breaking out the summer clothes was just part of the chores for those who were luck enough to go south. People love to hit the coast lines and act like total juvenile delinquents. Brain Bolinger reports from Hawaii, “The beach parties are great and the weather is totally rad, but I really hate it when my parents make me go to Maui.” Jim Nagy, our Florida corre- spondent, says, “Florida is the total party kingdom. The babes, the beach and a place to crash is all you need.” Bobby Foyle, our Elkhart re- porter, fills us in on the Elkhart scene. He says, “I really love practicing soccer everyday. I al- so like the rainy weather. I wish it would snow soon.” Well, there you have it ladies and gentlemen, from the south, the west and even Elkhart, In- diana. Spring break is a time for friends, family and strangers, if you meet any. All the reporters said, “We would like to go back to our vacation spot.” Except for Bobby says, “I would like to be relocated.” JUNOIR, SHAWN MCBRIDE is walking away from the waves of California. He had no disappointments in his surfing abilities. Shawn’s remark was “Surfs Up”. Angela Ackley Edward Adasiak Stephanie Akers Marie Albright Carrie Alig Lori Allen Jeff Armstrong Melissa Arterberry Michael Babcock Cathleen Baer Brain Bailey Erik Bangston Staci Barnes Kevin Bcber Robert Becker Leslie Berry Leslie Bentley Matthew Berg Julia Best Lance Best David Biddlccom Christine Blessing Paul Blessing Jeff Bloom Brian Bolinger Anna Marie Bonclli Ralph Borgcr Todd Borgcr Heather Bomcman Kevin Botts John Bowman Rachael Bozzuto Cherlisa Brown Jeffery Brown Todd Brown Shane Brown Brent Buckley John Bucks Christine Callender Tony Campoli 50 JUNIOR ON THE BEACHES of Ft. Myers in Florida, high school students gather for fun in the sun. BLAZER BEAUTIES, Juniors, Traci Ott, Allison Wells, Julie DeGroff, and Kiley Holmes strut their stuff on the beaches of Ft. Myers. Tamara Cardwell Adam Carter Michael Castleman Travis Chilcott John Christensen Andrew Cittadine Rob Clark Kenneth Cleveland Jacinda Cobb Justin Cobb Dennis Collins Dax Corns Micheal Cosentino Fred Cothard Janette Crise Sheila Crise Aaron Crocker Kim Cuvo Tammy Cuvo Michelle Danclcr Jeanine Daum Michelle Davis Darren Decker Julia DeGroff Doreen Demon Adam Denton Rustom Dubash Shani Duff Rachel Durdella Christopher Edmonds David Enfield Christopher Erekson Aaron Erickson Julie Fikc Stephanie Fireline Christian Fisher Melissa Fisher Craig Foy Robert Foyle Michelle Frazier JUNIOR 51 fr John Freese Buddy Freeze Christopher Fuller James Fuller Nickole Galbreth Starla Gary Yolanda Gates Steven Ghrist April Gilbert Tracy Gillespie Eric Gillon Cara Ginther Penny GofT Terry Gonyon Monica Gonzalez Ronald Goukcr Alice Gray Lisa Green James Greenlee Nicole Grimes Laurie Grusczynski Gene Guy Barbara Haas Julie Hagcdorn Mark Hagopian Nancy Hapner Veronica Hardin Jonathan Hardy Dawn Harper Bradley Hart Lori Hart Rhonda Hawkins Myra Helm Tiffany Helscr Jeffrey Hemmcs Eric Hence Ricky Hence Jennifer Henderson Stacey Hibel John Hiles V; hy do it today when you can ▼ T put it off ’till tomorrow?” Cramming is a talent that nearly every student is notorious for. Students will procrastinate until the night before for the BIG assignment the teacher had as- signed weeks in advance. Realizing that this will determine a large amount of their grade, they’ll end up working into the morning trying to complete it. In order to stay awake, students use a alot of methods. Loud music, seems to be the most popular. Many students commented that drinking a lot of coffee and pop, containing caffein, help keep them awake. Also, students like to use the good of No Doz, caffein tablets. And also the next best thing is Vivrin, “Revive,! With Vivrin!” If, for some reason, you find it ridiculous to use any of those products, perhaps you are one of the failures who try to stay up by telling themselves, “If I work hard enough, I’ll forget that I am tired.” But, as time rolls on, you find yourself drift- ing into a deep sleep and instead of finishing your project, you’re dreaming on it. “I always feel like I’ve done my best if I spent a lot of time on it,” replies Angie Todt, “but procrastination is hu- man nature. And all of us could be fa- mous for it.” We all do it, we all know it. Cram- ming is a popular activity among the best of us. You may say you never do it, but think what you did at 10:00 last night. 52 JUNIOR (Z'Mimmctty Chris Erikson had crammed for a test last night and now he is paying for it. Richard Hilcs Richard Hill Heather Hillman Trent Hines Scott Hobson Renee Hohman Aaron Holdread Katherine Holmes Phillip Holt Dawn Hoover Heather Hopkins Angela Horne Kristen Homyak Christopher Hunger Britt Hunsberger Amy Jackson Eric Jackson Kelly Jeffers Chad Johnson Kimberley Johnson Curtis Jones Leonard Kalbfleisch Scott Kauffman Cynthia Kern Laura Kibbe Latonya King Jody Kirk Kimberly Kirts Michelle Kiser Michelle Kitch Bernhard Klemm Christine Klemm Michael Knepper Jeffrey Kollat Kimberly Koziatek Denise Kozlowski Kenneth Krantz Ronald Krause Jason Krogh Genelle Lambka JUNIOR 53 JASON KROGH AND KELLY ROBINSON are both in a lot of pain because of their wisdom teeth. Jason Landrum James Lanway Gretchen Lee William Lee Yun Lee Shannon Leek Gregory Lehman Elizabeth Leib Cyndi Lightner Michael Lightner Joesph Longnecker Gregory Louck Elisa Lunsford Kerry Marker Chris Marshall Kimberly Martin Michelle Martz Melinda Mathis Richard Matteson Christine Matthews Kimberly Matthews Tracey Mattix Shawn McBribe Tina McCartney James McCaslin Mark McCoy Marsha McCullough Kathleen McMcckan Lance McMurry James Medley Denise Mciser Nicole Mcllingcr Joesph Mendez Angela Merritt Michael Mcssick Ronald Messier Tamara Mikcv Dwoync Miles Bobbie Miller Charles Miller 54 JUNIOR 'Paitt 5£e ‘Tftotct i Almost everyone has a healthy set of teeth includ- ing incisors, canies, premolars, and molars. Sometimes students wish that the third set of molars, known as wisdom teeth, were never created. Those are the stu- dents which have to have them removed. Although some lucky students never develop wisdom teeth, most do. In most cases, the jaw does not grow big enough to pro- vide space for these teeth. As a result, the teeth may become im- pacted. The teeth must then be removed. Most juniors, who have had their wisdom teeth pulled, had anaesthetic to get them through this dreadful operation. Junior, Jason Krough, who had four wisdom teeth pulled, remarked that along with anaes- thetic, “they added a few shots into the roof of my mouth.” After the operation is finally over you are confronted with the challenge of eating. It’s quite difficult to eat with your mouth, but it can be done. The unfor- tunate juniors that went through this operation list: jello, ice cream, pudding, frozen yogurt, and soup as the foods that they ate during their recuperation. Although one of the most dreadful minor operations, hav- ing your wisdom teeth pulled isn’t all that bad. In time you’ll forget that if ever happened. Claudia Miller Ryan Miller Tammy Miller Patrick Milnes Lisa Minichillo Kathryn Minzey Heather Misener Danielle Moniot Jeremy Mongomery Raquel Morse Michael Mulgrew Barbara Myers James Nagy James Newman Kristin Nicodemus Heather Oakley Traci Ott Eric Parker Philip Parnin Stan Parulski Kimberly Patton Jacquelyn Perugini Chad Peters Jason Phillips Jason Pilarski Patrick Pilmorc Melinda Pittman Jason Plaisted Lesley Pletcher Avonn Pratchcr Katherine Pulliam Amy Purciarele Joe Rabbit Michelle Ramer Melissa Ramey Vanessa Ramey Lisa Randolph Amy Ransel Kimberly Reber Heather Reda JUNIOR 55 Chance Sevems James Sexton Michael Shaum Earl Shaw Ronald Sheaf Mikel Shearer Dawn Shelt Dorrene Sheppard Jonathan Shuff Brett Sigsbee Bradford Sippy Lori Slessman Scott Slushcr Amy Jo Smith Lashon Smith Matthew Smith 56 JUNIOR Benard Redmond Tracey Reed Amy Reglein Robert Reich Daniel Reynolds John Reynozo Jennifer Richardson Marsha Richardson William Riggle Susan Rinehart Kelly Robinson Karen Roderick Jeffery Rodino Danielle Rohrer Victor Russo Daniel Rutkowski David Safdy James Sample Anne Scalisc Margaret Scheuring Leslie Schooley Heather Schrock William Schweinzgcr Eugene Scott Has a man (or woman) suddenly sent you flowers?” It is said that the fragrance that you wear adds to your attractiveness. Juniors, like Zak Wolf- inger agreed that, “Fragrances deter- mine opinions about you.” The scents that juniors prefer are: Lagerfeld, Drakkar, Divan, Grey Flan- nel, Polo, English Leather, and Pierre Cardin. Ron Krause, who wears Pierre Cardin, said that it has something to do with his personality, “Of course it does, I am Pierre!” The perfumes that the junior girls like included: Cierra, Ruffles by Oscar de la Renta, Obsession, Giorgio, Jasmine, Beautiful, Glorious and White Linen. The juniors do have special prefer- ences to which fragrance that their boy- friend or girlfriend wear. Marlene Yoder says, “I like my guy to wear ‘Polo’, be- cause it reminds me of English nobil- ity.” From a guys point of view, Erik Bangston said, “I like my girlfriend to wear ‘Poison’ because it complements her best.” Perfume is such a wonderful gift for that special someone in your heart. Michclc Smith Charles Snead Andrew Solomon Sean Sousley Angela Sova Melissa Spencer Kendra Stahly Joy Stoltz Jason Stout Barbra Streeter Michael Streeter Dawn Streicher Ann Surface Dawn Sweet Michael Szucs Jill Talkington Tammy Timmins Angela Todt Divonna Tolliver Edward Tredway Ronna Trosper Michael Trout Michael Troyer Jon Tully Julie Tumock Kristina VanderReydcn Trina VanDonk Randall VanKirk Andrea Wagner Randall Walker Janell Warkentin Karen Warrick Daniel Watson Marcus Weldy Allison Wells Renetta Welty Tony West Chris West Renea Whisler Kathy Whisman JUNIOR 57 Michelle Ramer is spraying her neck with Obsession. f A 0 rtf - Jj Gooey, sticky, luscious choc- never miss. Such sweets included: olate; creamy, sweet, deli- marshmallow filled chocolate, cious ice cream; light, cool, re- overly rich chocolate, coconut freshing mints. Sound good? zingers, anything butterscotch, Many Central juniors think so! gummy worms, and hard candy. Enthused junior, Mike Mes- So much for a sweet ending!! sick, “Name a time, name a place, I crave sweets.” Agreed John Freese, “I’ll eat sweets whenever it’s possible.” If you could only eat one sweet for the rest of your life, what would it be? Although chocolate topped the list, other students had more exotic tastes such as: Peppermint Patties, Peppermint Lifesavers, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Nestle’s Alpine White Choc- olate with almonds. Zak Wolf- inger very specifically stated, “If I could eat one sweet for the rest of my life it would be red M M’s.” When asked why she loved ice cream so much, Elli Leib, “Because it’s not too rich or sick- ingly sweet.” About Peppermint Lifesavers, John Freese said, “They taste good and also sweeten your breath.” Along with the juniors’ favorite sweets came those that they’d Brandon Wcisc Ruby Wiley Ruthie Wiley Grant Williams Jennifer Williams Marjorie Williams Nichole Williams Yvette Williams Deborah Wilson Zachcry Wolfingcr Derrick Woods Craig Ychlc Brian Yoder Joel Yoder Joshua Yoder Marlene Yoder James Young 58 JUNIOR BOB MARTIN IS enjoying a wiener roast at lunch. SHAWN MCBRIDE AND Kevin Crouch are chowin’ down their lunch at Dairy Queen. JUNIOR 59 r, S Ucc 6a ■== v vk -d) Elevator noises lurk in the back- ground of the crowded elevators of buildings around the world. Today these noises are more intense than others. As the elevator jerks and sput- ters it stops in between floors. A rush of panic hits the people. While stuck in an elevator full of people, you hard- ly know, you begin to think of that one person you would rather be stuck with. When some seniors were asked with whom they’d like to be stuck in an elevator with, they responded: “Myself, because I am the only one who I could possibly carry on an in- telligent conversation with.” — Brad Greenwalt “I don’t know who I’d want to be stuck with, but the one person I’d least like to be stuck with is Jodi DeGolier.” — Ed Wickert “Michael Jackson, so I could give him some dancing tips and give him a haircut with my lighter.” — Jenni Bails “John Babcock, he’s truly a deep intelectual and I completely desire his mind. We’d discuss the falling stock ex- change (what else would we do?)” — Janine Wasted “Carri Bostian, be- cause she’s the H.B.A” — John Bab- cock “Max Yeakey and Jim Rodino, because they’re HOT.” — Robin Boyer “I would least want to be stuck with Brad Gude, because I would get tired of trying to fight him off.” — Jenni Bails. Even though you may think it could never happen to you, you should al- ways be prepared for something like that to happen to you. So the next time you are on an elevator, look at the person next to you and say, “I could get stuck with this person.” But if he or she is good looking, lean over and press the elevator botton that says, STOP!! And then do what ever pops into your head! (Which would probably be an intelligent conversa- tion.) Right? JOHN BABCOCK AND Carri Bostian having the time of their lives. Kimberly Allen Michael Andresen James Army Amy Arnold Melinda Artley Wanda Ashley John Babcock Michael Bailey Jennifer Bails Jeffrey Barach Jennifer Barb Darcie Barfell Dean Barnes Shawne Beatty William Bechtel 60 SENIORS BRAD GREENWALT is entertaining himself behind close doors! JENNI BAILS trying to be like the one and only Michael Jackson. Melissa Berger Rebecca Bickcl Cheryl Bishop Keith Blanchard David Bogart Robert Boles Diann Boomershine Nicole Boren Allyson Borkholder Carri Bostian Kimberly Boyd Robin Boyer Daniel Brekke Elicia Brown Janesa Brown Lotawski Brown Yolanda Brubaker Dawn Bucks Lisa Campagnoli Samuel Carter SENIORS 61 Sarah Cartwright Anthony Caterino Bradley Cates Stephanie Chute Jennifer Clark Tracy Clark Rhonda Clayborn Rachel Coffey Dana Coleman Tricia Collins Brain Cook William Cork Dewayne Craft Jeriann Cripe Kevin Crouch Charles Cupery Michelle Daum Angelia Davis Andrew Debartolo Jodi Degolier Mark Dejong Angela Delks Darla Demorrow William Dempster Megan Deputy Christine Dibley Charles Dolph Timothy Douwsma Scott Dreamer James Duncan 62 SENIORS Rebecca Durdella James Edmundson Jennifer Edwards Suzanne Ehry Nicky Eppert William Ertcl John Espinoza Jeffrey Flora Barry Floyd Tammy Flynn Sonita Foreman Anthony Frapasclla Jeffrey Froschaucr Chcseric Frye Kelli Gaither Kimberly Gardner Edward Geideman Jonah Gellcrt Jana Giglio Bradley Greenwalt David Gregory Dawncttc Gruetzmacher John Guantonio Bradley Gude Kathy Gygi Treasa Hadley Steven Hall William Halsey Dawn Harris Amy Harter SENIORS 63 1 Steve Ttatfatefe He practices everyday for two hours right after school, he takes clarinet lessons from Anthony Spano for one hour every week, he takes piano lessons every week with Darlene Bourdon. Who is he? Who else? Steve Noffsinger. Steve has competed in such competitions as the State Solo and Ensemble contest, and Na- tional Orchestra Competition. Steve said, “I auditioned in No- vember by tape. On tape, I played a solo and scales. Then, I sent in the tape and waited a long time!” Being a good musician, Steve has set two main goals for him- self. First, he’d like to become a band director. Then, he has a “long term goal of playing the clarinet in a symphony orchestra like Chicago!” Other that being involved in orchestra, Steve was also Field commander for the ECHS band. In being Field commander, Steve was in change or keeping order, setting people in their positions and directing the band. Said Steve, “The three of us (Field commanders) spent at least an average of twenty to thirty hours a week practicing. There was a lot of pressure involved. We were supposed to punish our peers, which was a hard thing to do; separating friendship from my job.” Steve Noffsinger deserves much credit for his ambition and accomplishments in music. He puts forth a lot of hard work and effort. Mark Hartman Donald Hawk Karen Heal John HefTern David Helman Jerald Hcrdman Randel Hess Deon Hill Yolanda Hoelyfield Donald Hoffman Anne Holdeman Michael Holt Gina Honcharenko Chris Hooley Richard Hopper 64 SENIORS STEVE NOFFSINGER wanting to be more then just a clarinet player. He just may be the best band director all band members are looking for. ■ | Chad Home Michael Hostetler Jennifer Housley Scot Housour Rachael Howard Richard Hoy Michael Hufford Debra Hummel Audra Hongberger Tiffany Hutchison James Ianigro Hiroshi Inque Della Irons Amy Jabs Laura Jabs SENIORS 65 Marjory Jackson Todd Jackson Michael Jankowski Lisa Johansen Levon Johnson Anne Kelly Kimberly Kelly Lisa Kemp Richard Kettering Andrew Keyse Darlene Kidder Anne Kiefer Misschell Kimes Scott King Susan Kinkaide David Koerting Ann Kopanski Kyrstn Kopke Elizabeth Kotick Heather Krabill Jeffrey Kronemeyer Jennifer Kurtze Renee Lambo Paul Larkin Julie Larson James Lindsey William Lindsey Charles Long Dena Long Scott Longacrc 66 SENIORS ‘Tftafaety t6e tfacule f As the pressures of high school disappear only to make room for the many deci- sions that face every senior, every year. The choices of what to do after high school come differently to each student. Some may have plans made for months, but for some long hours of research and decision making become very time consuming. Bill Wargo notes, “I had to de- cide between the marines and the navy.” Bill’s final decision was the marines after talking to both recruiting officers. For most the excitement flows when they fi- nally realize the freedom the will be receiving no matter how close or how far away from home. The chore of filling out and sending an application was not a problem for Bob Martin. Bob earned a full ride football schol- arship from Purdue University. Bob made a verbal agreement with the team. Darcie Barfell and Sumi Subrmanian feel the classes they have taken will prepare them for the fields they plan to go into. When it comes right down to it high school is just a stepping stone to the real world. Whether it be boot camp, the football field, business, or fashion mer- chandising. SUMAMTHI SUBRAMANIAN preparing herself for college. DARCIE BARFELL takes time out to think about her future after high school, while studying. BILL WARGO AND BOB MARTIN talk about where they plan to attend college in the following year. SENIORS 67 fr — 7 i j Walking through the front doors on August 31, 1987, was the hardest thing I’ve had to do all year. The fact that it took me 20 minutes to find my locker didn’t help. I mean all the hallways looked the same back then. For the first few days I stumbled around like all other newcomers trying to make it to class. Once I mastered the art of getting to the right room at the right time, I then had the major task of having people understand me when I spoke. “Are you from Georgia?” was a common ques- tion asked. “Nah, I’m from ’stralya.” Blank looks often fol- lowed this answer. So, I’d take a deep breath and start again, “I’m from Australia.” The first month or so was a time for hopeless confusion and mistakes, and without the help and support of my friends I would have thrown in the towel long ago. I found that Central stu- dents were very friendly and helpful. I want to make a special mention to all of my friends who cared as deeply as they did. You are the ones who made my year so memorable and enjoyable. I’m sure I speak for all ex- change students when I say thank you for welcoming us as warmly as you did, and for showing us a true American school and social life. The friends I made will never be forgotten. I will always re- member this year as one of the best in my life. Andrew Longbrake Jennifer Ludwig David Lyon Nichole Lytell Tony Macik Wanda Malone Dennis Mann Lisa Mann Korron Mantle Renee Marcum Scott Marjason Dave Marshall Brice Martin Robert Martin Tracey Mathis 68 SENIORS Matthew McCabe Michael McCourt Sherri McDowell Heather McGee Kelli McGinn Randi Messick Monica Method Brent Miller Cory Miller David Miller Sandra Miller Julie Million Shonda Millsapp Margaret Mishkin Julie Mitchell Laura Mitchell Michelle Mitschelen Jennifer Moore Mark Moreno Scott Mucha Ed Mullins Julie Mussclman Steven Noffsinger Kristin Olson Jason Padgett Lisa Paolillo Devon Papa Scott Patterson Tina Paulus Demetrius Pegues SENIORS 69 7----------------------------- ‘P’t cUccti etff 1----------------------------- Senior Dan Brekke, last sum- mer directed a movie titled Going Nowhere, a film on high school dropouts. Combining the ideas of the Dropout Task Force of Elkhart County and his desire to get the Eagle Scout Award in his Boy Scout Troop, Dan was able to put together this success- ful video. Inspired by the opportunity to receive the Eagle Scout Award, which was awarded to 1% of Scouts in the nation, Dan spent 175 hours on the movie and as a group they spent about 500 hours totally. This time was spent at the police department courthouse and Concord High School. The plot is about a high school boy who quits school to make money in a local factory. He set- tled for a minimum wage job and ends up drug dealing. The teen is caught during a deal and is taken to be finger printed and is put in jail. He is then taken to court. One of the most amazing things for Dan to learn was that Central’s dropout rate for the class of 1988 since its freshman year is 33% Dan hopes that his video will get dropout students to slow down their thinking and think twice before dropping out of high school. DAN BREKKE IS TRYING to work on accomplishing his film. Dan used Mr. Valentine’s assistance on doing the film. John Peterson Deborah Pfeiffer Amanda Phillips Angela Pickrell Tracey Pinkowsky Shon Pratcher Jodi Price Steve Price Kraig Pringle Stephanie Putt Kimberly Quarandillo Eric Ramsey Leland Ramsey Melinda Ray Shelly Read 70 SENIORS Lisa RcplogJc Jonathan Riblct Douglas Rice James Rodino David Rody Brenda Rouch Andrew Row Rachele Rush Janet Rushing Lisa Rynski Aaron Sarber Kenneth Schlabach Gary Schlenther Lisa Schrock Daniel Schultz SENIORS 71 Sxcfattye The idea of being an exchange student is that the student makes friends in the country, he or she lives. They learn that even though we come from different countries and cultures, we still share the same feelings, emotions and needs. The world will be a better place to live, if people around the world will appreciate each other. The exchange stu- dents in Central this year were: Jorn Hoik, from West Germany, Alf Lonnerno, from Sweden, Janine Wasted, Australia, Maria Forbom, from Finland, Leandro Bier and Fernanda Santos, from Brazil. Janine Wasted teds that her reason to spend a year as an ex- change student was, “America is fascinating. A11 we hear about in Australia is how great America is and how technologically ad- vanced they are.” When exchange students go home, where ever in the world it is, they are leaving with mixed emotions, how they have a family and friends in two countries, and it’s hard to leave. But they will always remember their special year in the United States. Getting into a whole new culture isn’t al- ways easy, but it sure is worth ad of the trouble. .FERNANDA Brazil. JANINE WASTELL, FROM Australia, Alf Lon- LEANDRO BIER IS also from Brazil, nemo, from Sweden, Jorn Hoik, from West Ger- many, and Maria Forbom is from Finland. 72 SENIORS Michael Schwindaman Craig Searcy Lloyd Shannon Carrie Sheaf Marilyn Sherven Michael Sigsbee Dawn Slack Kimberlee Smith Randy Smith James Snyder Lori Sommer Arron Spencer Sondra Spivey Michael Stahl Salvatore Staltari Paul Stanford Kristi Statler Mary Stcltncr James Stevens Leo Stewart Leroy Stewart Magett Stewart Robert Stewart Jeffrey Stone Jennifer Stout Susan Streib Tracy Streicher Terry Stutzman Sumathi Subramanian Anthony Swinehart SENIORS 73 Herman Taylor Jennifer Taylor Cary Taylor Rodney Thorton Thu Ha Tran John Trosper Brenda Troupe Samatha Vanover David Voelker Eric Wagner Trina Wagner James Ward William Wargo Stephanie Warren Janinc Wastell Stacy Webster Robert Weiss Mindy Wenzel Tony Whalen Edward Wickcrt Pamela Willey James Williams Debra Windbigler Deborah Wise Richard Wyman Max Yeakey Mark Yohn 74 SENIORS John Alley Marie Arnold Barbara Bailiff Kate Baird Barb Beeson Charles Beeson Larry Benjamin Martin Benstein David Brenneman Merliee Britt Nancy Brock Kika Brown Russell Busse Phil Campagnoli Sonja Cassady Bill Cavanaugh Bob Clark Susan Cripe Candy Crowfoot Kay Dabler Jackie Dougherty Sandra Duwe James Erlacher Jerry Fivecoat Elaine Frey Dennis Gable Lynn Garrard Ron Gcycr Karen Godshalk Tom Grove 76 FACULTY BARBARA TRUE IS taking a slight look away from her work. MARY BACHTEL IS concentrating on who to call down to the office. Ha! Ha! FACULTY 77 LORIA MITCHELL IS doing the job she loves most. CYNTHIA STOOPS IS helping a parent on the phone with a small problem. @e«t£n £'o Stony, 7e£Cenf Central High School’s activ- ities director, Mr. Slaughter, has proved himself to be a credit to his position. Yet the way he gained this position is a story in itself. In the early 60’s Mr. Slaughter taught Social Studies and Phys- ical Education at Central Jr. High. He also coached football there. He then transferred to Westview, the year it was built, when Central Jr. H.S. joined with Elkhart Central H.S. After two years of teaching at Westview, he transferred to Purdue University to earn his masters degree in counseling and guidance. He then came back to Elkhart as a counselor at Oslo elementary school. One of his thoughts at the time was, “I don’t want to be a principal.” Ironically, a year later he became principal. He retained the position for 13 years, then he had an opening as Centrals Ac- tivities Director and jumped at the chance. “Principals spend time stomp- ing out ‘bushfires’; student brushfires, staff bushfires, custo- dial bushfires, I was tired of that. I had overseen the addition of a new gymnasium, and a double in the student population. When Central offered a job with ‘active involvement’ everyday, I jumped at it.” Why activities director? Slaughter answers with; “I strongly believe that students that take part in our extra curricular activities are better students.” The responsibility makes them manage their time more produc- tively. “I wanted to be part of that.” Slaughter comments, “One of my most pleasing experiences was to see a young man who worked with me, by the name of Ed Beathea, develop into a stu- dent and athlete.” Slaughter thinks every year is different, but he enjoys himself and his job. He loves the school and he especially loves the stu- dents. He likes to make the school environment active and enjoyable for the students. He ap- preciates the students when they make his job a lot more easier, by getting involved in the different activities here at Central. Mr Slaughter has worked here awhile and has loved it greatly. Rena Humerickhouse Marjorie Huston Camille Irvine David Jester Robert Johnson Kit Johnson Leslie Kceslar Joe Komins Joan Koppy Tom Kurth Karen Lceth George Leis Shirley Lint Ralph Lucchesc Jane Lutz 78 FACULTY MR. SLAUGHTER is doing his job here at ECHS, being the activities director. Mike Lutz Cynthia Marks Fernando Marroquin Jcncan Mason Ed McDowell Steve McManimic Cheryl Menzel Randall Miller Lucy Minichillo Kenton Monjon Carolyn Moreland Marilyn Moore Don Muhlnickel Karen Nicholson Ned North FACULTY 79 -------------------------------------o ‘TC.icCi t?£eefc ‘7ftU«Ucfa££ f I------------------------------------i When asked to name the best part of his job, vice principal Mr. Minichillo said, “The things that keep me here are the kids”. He has worked at Cen- tral for fourteen years and would like to work eight more before retiring. He was particularly influenced by 5 people, and three were teachers. “I want to help people if I could,” comments Mr. Minichillo. His job at Central in- vovles scheduling classes, evalu- ating teachers, and discipline amoung other things. One impor- tant thing he learned from kids is how to act towards other young people. Mr. Minichillo is happy with his job and really likes the pos- itive part when working with stu- dents and staff. He enjoys the stu- dents very much, especially when they come to him for his assis- tance. Sometimes students don’t show him how helpful he is to them. He is one of the many who is helping us get through high school. Mr. Minichillo is a caring individual, when it comes to helping students and others here at Central. He wants to make the next eight years here the best. He says he is going to miss the school, when he retires. But, he still has a lot more years for us here at Central. So, let’s appre- ciate him for his wonderful help and consideration his has given us. Let’s be one of the many, who will make his years left here, the best he ever had at Elkhart Cen- tral High Scool. Because ECHS is the best!!! Kevin Ong Anne Overmeyer Sharon Papa Dennis Phipps Patricia Pletcher Myrna Rarick Janet Riley Beth Robertson Garvin Roberson Steve Rossi Gerald Schultz Marshall Sellers Timmie Sheline Betty Sherek David Shocmakc 80 FACULTY MR. MINICHILLO is trying hard t0 8et some paper work done and correct. Karen Siler Charles Smith Kevin Smith Janice Smucker Lois Smucker Kris Southworth Philip Stillson Jane Stover Ned Trout Nico Valentijn Phyllis Vander Vcn David Vollmar Phyllis Warrick Sharon Watson Ronald Wetzel FACULTY 81 (ZCaMlftect St M MRS. REBER is enjoying her work here at ECHS! MRS. ALLEY is working so hard to get her job done. Rita Alley Pat Berkey Nan Davis Jane Flora Nancy Johnson Loria Mitchell Shonne Reber Judy Schulz Cynthia Stoops Barbara True 82 NON-CERTIFIED STAFF 4cUpU U4 tatCve Joyce Carver Ted Foland Robert Million Robert Minichillo Robert Slaughter MR. MILLION is looking over his day’s work with a smile. MR. MINICHILLO is thinking about his plans for today. ADMINISTRATION 83 Vi SttCC ’ at MOIRA MORRIS, SUE CRYSE, Marie Osmon and Ruth Ann Berger are enjoying themselves before their big rush at 11:05. BOBBIE AUST is preparing to serve hamburgers to the students here at Central. Mmmmm are they good!!! Bobbie Aust Ruth Ann Berger Vera Everts Phyllis Gilbert Marcia Hopper Moira Morris Marie Osmon Peggy Schenk Linda Waggoner 84 NON-CERTIFIED STAFF MARCIA HOPPER is taking inventory of the food they have in stock. MARGARET REDD is cleaning the pots and pans that were used during lunch hour. VERA EVERTS is putting the delicious Danish rolls in the oven for the fellow students at lunch. LINDA WAGGONER is preparing the chicken filets for lunch. NON-CERTIFIED STAFF 85 SANDY SCHEURING is washing the pans that were used at lunch. 86 NON-CERTIFIED STAFF Oti (h f JOHN BLOOM is taking a break from his hard day at work. FRANK CONGDON is doing his usual rounds around the halls. NON-CERTIFIED STAFF 87 Just imagine, each year we spend over 64,800 minutes in classes trying to earn enough credits to graduate — and some knowledge too. Without realizing it, many memories are created during this time. We will remember all the times we listened to lectures, worked on different projects, and took easy to disgustingly hard tests. To be involved in Central’s clubs was an ex- perience too good to forget as they contributed to spirit, competition, clever thinking, and much more. Spirit Club kept the school’s enthusiasm high throughout the year with decorations in the student center and contests for spirit points during Spirit Week. Future Problem Solving worked at finding solutions to the tough problems of today. All clubs at Central helped us get involved and to better remember the ’87-’8 8 year. THESPIAN MEMBERS are tee- peeing the gym to prepare for the Generic Dance. 88 CLUBS AND ACADEMICS JUNIORS Allison Wells and Lisa Minichillo drown in balloons as they prepare the showcase for the Memorial game. TECH THEATRE STUDENTS, Ken Cleveland and Justin Davis work on props for West Side Story. CLUBS AND ACADEMICS 89 Language Vocabulary tests, writing assign- ment, grammar quizzes . .. These are all things that are done in English class, but there are other things about English class that are not usually discussed. Have you ever really thought about the char- acter of your favorite English teacher? How would you describe him or her? What is this per- son like as a human be- ing? In a questionnaire, many students were asked to name their fa- vorite English teacher and tell why they like that person. Ruby Wiley, a junior, de- scribed her favorite Eng- lish teacher as, “Funny and he never gets mad at his class.” “She has a good sense of humor and makes us laugh,” commented sophomore, Shawn Streiff of her English teacher. The students unani- mously stated that the most loathed activity covered in English class was giving speeches. Many of the students found it very difficult to talk about a subject comfortably in front of a group of people. “They (speeches) make me very nervous,” said J.R. Shelt. One student even went as far as to say, “I have a deep rooted fear of being in front of five or more people at once.” English class isn’t all that bad. Among the matters covered in Eng- lish that students “like” are: Vocabulary, spell- ing, reading to one’s self, library research, and watching movies. Only one student remarked that, “The only thing that I like about English class is the fact that I only have it once a day.” In publications, also considered an English class. Heather Hillman interviews Bob Martin about his future at Purdue. Devoted to her English class is sophomore Deeann Ott as she works on her assignment. 90 ENGLISH Arts Favorites ... Just trying to get the point across is the English department’s one and only Mr. Young. Junior John Tully sleeps soundly as he dreams of Spring Break ’88. Preparing to write their essay for entry into A.C.P., these juniors listen attentively. Looking lost in the world of the library , freshman Heather Ehry works on her English assignment. ENGLISH 91 A Winter N.H.S. MEMBER JENNIFER KURTZ has fun remembering her ABC's while decorating for the Christmas dance. CUTTING AWAY and still maintaining a conversation with Ussy Kotick is Rachel Howard. SENIOR ANNE HOLDEMAN makes sure the job gets done the way she wants it with a little help from Susan Streib and David Miller. 92 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Toyland For N.H.S. I National Honor So- ciety (N.H.S.) has become a very impor- tant part of the commu- nity as well as the school over the years. N.H.S. sponsors many services and community projects throughout the year, bake sales, the Holiday Dance, tutoring, and Valentines’s Day mes- sages, to name a few. N.H.S., as it exists at E.C.H.S. is a group of students who have ex- celled academically as well as extra- curricularly. Inductions take place each spring. In order to be eligible, students must be in the second semester of their junior year. They must have a 3.2 G.P.A. or bet- ter and must be a mem- ber of at least two school activities, community organizaton, show char- acteristics of integrity, positive behavior, cooperarion, ethics, and personality. The work doesn’t stop there. These students must stay eligible. They must maintain the 3.2 G.P.A. It is required to tutor at least one student per se- mester and maintain their good character and leadership quality. Also, they must participate in at least one community project, serve on at least one committe, and at- tend all N.H.S. meetings as well as all meetings of the committees on which they serve. Need- less to say, all the N.H.S. members work hard and the same goes for their sponsor, teacher Janice Smucker. The work pays off though, this year through careful planning and organization the Holiday Season Dance, which was a smashing success, generated more profit than any other fund raiser ever. N.H.S. deserves an A+ for a job well done! STRIKING A COOL pose are: Andy Keyse, vice-president; Scott King, president; Julie Musselman, secretary; and Will Ertel, treasurer. AFTER COMPLETING a successful year, treasurer Will Ertel congratulates president Scott King. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 93 Student SOPHOMORE CINDY HORN and date have an old fashioned marriage at the Student Council sponsored Sadie Hawkins dance. The administra- tion is not the on- ly group of people who get things done around Elkhart Central. The student council also deserves a lot of credit. They consist of one elected student from every third hour class, about sixty in all. They tell about the issues talked about at the meetings, which are every other Wednes- day, to their class- mates. Mr. Slaughter is the supervisor and at- tends every meeting. Eric Hence, the Vice President, comments, “There are times no one can think of a good idea, therefore new- comers are always wel- come.” Students who have been in Student Coun- cil for two years can re- ceive an academic let- ter for their time and accomplishments. Sec- retary Steph Davis, re- plies, “It looks good on your college applica- tion. You get to see what is going on in the school and try and make things happen.” The biggest accom- plishment, most of the S.C. members will agree, was the install- ing of the pop ma- chine. It was proposed in the 87-88 year, but was not actually decided on until the following year. Eric Hence comments, “The whole deal took about 3 months. Every- one was proud that they had gotten something done for the school and students.” David Biddlecome, President, explains, “What we do all depends on the students how bad they want to help out their school. You have to have some school pride and spirit and a desire to make things better.” T MAYOR JAMES PERRON talks to the student council on local issues. 94 STUDENT COUNCIL Council Deserves Credit STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS pose for a picture. KIM SMITH and date take time out to enjoy the dance excitement created by the student council. SENIOR DALE SHANNON takes advantage of the new Pepsi Machine, brought to ECHS as a result of the student council. • ; -£'.y STUDENT COUNCIL 95 «KING 4CITON S.A.D.D. CENTRAL’S S.A.D.D. SIGN hangs high on Blazer Boulevard to spread the message of the S.A.D.D. chapter. STUDENTS OF THE S.A.D.D. CHAPTER pose for a group picture: Maggie Mishkin, Debbie Wise, Amy Jabs, Jeff Stone, Renctta Weity, Sumi Subram anian. 96 S.A.D.D. S.A.D.D., Stu- dents Against Drunk Driving, has been at Central for three years now. They are improving with time and together with their sponsor, Elaine Fry, the group has supported activi- ties, for instance, a carnation flower sale. This was organized to raise money for future guest speakers and school awareness as- semblies. Another S.A.D.D. program was the idea to help students who felt they had been drinking too much at a party and would not be able to drive home safely. Debbie Wise, sec- retary of S.A.D.D. said, “We started the program mainly to offer assis- tance to people who feel they are not able to drive home after drink- ing alcohol.” Through the efforts of its mem- bers this program should become a suc- cess. With more and more people becomming aware of S.A.D.D. the group hopes to strength- en its goal of encourag- ing students not to drink and drive. T -DRIVE □ RUNK SmSmAmCm All Those Letters... UT he S.S.A.C. is divided into the P.S.A.C. which is al- so in B.A.D.D. of E.C.H.S.,” explains as- sistant principal Joyce Carver. So what do all these letters mean? First, S.S.A.C. stands for Superintendent’s Student Advisory Coun- cil. This is a group of selected students from both Elkhart High Schools. They act as a direct line to the super- intendent for the prin- cipal. “We discuss problems students are having, and important student is- sues,” says Marlene Yoder. “It’s great, you can find out about any- thing in the school sys- tem. All you have to do Second the P.S.A.C. is the Principal’s Student Advisory Council. This is each schools S.S.A.C. membership, eight in all. These students pres- ent the superintendent’s views on topics debated at both meetings. Third, B.A.D.D. is a sub-comittee of S.A.D.D. called Blazers Against Drunk Driving. This group discusses how to prevent alcohol- ism and Drunk Driving. If you are interested in working with prob- lems in the school and would like your opinion to be heard, being a part of S.S.A.C. is a great way to do that. MINDY WETZEL gives her opinion on the issue at hand. FIRST ROW: Renee Zaria. Marlene Yoder, Rob Clark, Sylesta Williams. SECOND ROW: Andrew Cittadine, Mindy Wetzel. Andrew Kcyse, David Miller. S.S.A.C. 97 Students Freshmen Eric Trotter and Kelly Giggy capture the attention of the elementry students during a YOUth presentation. At Roosevelt Elementary' School junior Ben Klemm and senior Tammi Youngquist demonstrate the hazzards of smoking for a YOUth Forum project. H ave you ever been in trouble and didn’t want to ask an adult for advice? Well, thanks to all the stu- dents who answered “yes” to these questions, a very beneficial and re- warding group was or- ganized this year called YOUth Forum. Sixty- four students from Cen- tral and Memorial, spanning all four grades, make up the group. All spent two days at a spe- cial retreat designed to teach them how to help others. The students are all from different back- grounds, ages, social, and academic groups. The purpose of the Forum is to give stu- dents a chance to speak openly and learn by helping other students with problems such as stress and goals in daily life,” explains Ms. Joyce Carver, sponsor. Other adults in the forum in- clude Ms. Brown, Mr. McDowell, Mrs. Long- brake, and Mr. Campagnoli. The stu- dents are all volunteers. They have four specif- ic areas which they feel are problems for many students and wish to help with teenage de- pression, divorced par- ents, eating disorders, sexuality, and drug and alcohol abuse. The YOUth forum wants to be there for stu- dents who need them and are presently in- volved in support groups for pregnant teenagers and troubled students. The group spent two days and a night at the Notre Dame Fatima getting to know each other and working on communicating skills. Volunteer and major supportor Mrs. Boren, commented, “One of the biggest re- wards was seeing the Memorial and Central students come together and communicate so well, forgetting all rival- 98 YOUTH FORUM Helping Students YOUth forum students and Miss Brown congregate for a subcommittee meeting and lunch and discuss future plans for the YOUth group. ries and realizing that they all have basically the same problems.” The YOUth Forum also did presentations at the middle schools on high school life concerning goals and peer pressure. One of the most exciting ac- complishments was the presentation of “Smoking Sam and friends” at nearby el- ementary schools. The members are very active and goal oriented, but on a very informal basis. Everyone is called by his or her first name, including teachers. Sopho- more Clair Schweinler added, “It really makes me feel important to be on a first name ba- sis with a teacher, I think everyone is a lot more comfort- able and able to get along better.” The Youth Fo- rum has been a spe- cial experience for every member, Mrs. Boren comments, “It has been an ab- solute joy to work with the students. They are all won- derful, enthusiastic, and caring kids. It would be great if more parents would take the time to get to know these teenagers and realize just what great kids they are!” The Youth Forum was a great idea and has really worked out extremely well for everyone! Senior Cam Cavitt sums it up by saying, “This year has been a very succesful one, but if the mem- bers keep up the great ideas and enthusiasm, they will be able to help more and more students in the up- coming years.” YOUTH FORUM 99 Problem Sophomore Ryan Wiltfong looks confident as he makes up a math test. Matt Thompson and Chris Steltner work away at their assignments in Ms. Smucker’s third hour geometry class. Math Club is for all math lovers. Once a month, these people meet in room F205 to com- pete in about ten competi- tions dealing with their spe- ciality, math. The main purpose of their organization is to foster mathematical tal- ent by encouraging students to take part in mathematics competitions. Led by presi- dent Will Ertel and teacher sponsors, Mrs. Minichillo, Mr. Cavanaugh, Mrs. More- land, and Mr. K. Smith, the Math Club practices on pre- vious Indiana Math League Tests to prepare themselves for the six competitions with other Indiana high schools. Everyone takes the same test, regardless of which math course they are in. They have six problems to be completed in thirty minutes. “The first two you can get easily with an Algebra 3 4 background, the other four are harder. If you know some Calculus, you can use shortcuts. Otherwise, it’s al- most impossible to finish in time,” explained Will Ertel. After they start the test, no questions may be asked. “They are usually self- explanatory,” commented Ertel. Not only do they compete in these tests, but there are several other competitions that enable Math Club mem- bers to work some speciali- ties. Each year St. Mary’s in- vites girls from all around to compete for the trophy of the St. Mary’s Women’s Math Contest. One competition club members look forward to is the City High School Math Contest with Memorial, which we won last year. This year Memorial hosts it and Central has four representa- tives in every category. The Math Club is accom- plishing things every year and even though they are a little short on people, they aren’t short on achievements. This year they even wrote a constitution to guide future clubs. Everyone has his hobbies and if it’s math, Central’s Math Club is the place to start your career. As Will Ertel says, It’s fun. I enjoy it. But most of all, it’s chal- lenging!” 100 MATH Seekers Future Problem Solvers Member Nancy Fogerty raises her hand, sure of the answer during a Future Problem Solving meeting. F.P.S. members grab a quick bite to eat before beginning their meeting. Sponsor Mrs. Minichillo writes the problems of the future on the chalkboard for all her solvers to see. High school is pre- paring us for the future and what a better way to plan for it than participating in Fu- ture Problem Solving. This is an academic club sponsored by Mrs. Minichillo. The purpose of F.P.S is to provide students with the oppor- tunity to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, and to ex- press their solutions well in writing. Other sponsors be- sides Mrs. Minichillo in- clude Miss Baird, Mrs. Beeson, Mr. Beeson, Mr. Benjamin, Miss Britt, Miss Menzel, and Mrs. Moreland. Approxi- mately 65 students make up this extracur- ricular activity. They work on three problems each year, in- cluding problems on acid rain, space travel, and problems of the aged. Teams that do well on the third problem are invited to compete in the State Tournament. Then the best from state proceed to the interna- tional level. “It has been a very challenging experience and well worth all the work that has gone into it,” commented sopho- more J.J. Herr. The F.P.S’ers at ECHS are hard working and hope to return for another successful year. FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING 101 Getting a A THIRD HOUR TYPING CLASS is very busy as all the students bury themeselves in their typing assignment. ANGIE ANDREWS works hard on balancing her checkbook. Business orienta- tion, marketing, accounting, business world, business manage- ment, business law, typ- ing, and keyboarding are all the business classes that are available at Central. They are here for the students who want a better in- sight on how businesses work or for students who are planning a ca- reer in business. Taking these courses now will help the student a great deal in college. These high school courses teach the basics so that the student will have a good background in business. The majority of students taking these classes are doing so be- cause they plan to go on to college and major in business. Typing is a very popular and impor- tant course. Sophmore Megan Hughes com- ments, “I’m taking typ- ing because I’m sure with all the computers in the future I’ll need to know how to type.” Jun- ior Tony Campoli adds, “I’m taking marketing, it’s a really fun class and it’ll give me a good idea of how the business world works.” The busi- ness classes at ECHS are not only fun but chal- lenging. Whether you plan on majoring in business in college or would just like to know how the business world works, these courses are very important. 102 BUSINESS Start on the Future ... THE BUISINESS DEPARTMENT’S MS. SOUTHWORTH gives some advice as sophmore Dave Teft works on the computer. BUSINESS STUDENT JEWELL ROBINSON improves her typing ability with hard work and concentration. STUDENTS get a taste of the future buisness world in Ms. Watsons accounting class. BUSINESS 103 Art DERRICK WOODS gets some helpful hints from art teacher Mr. North in Introduction to Art, first semester. SOPHMORES JENNY WARD AND JAMIE CHRIS work diligently on their projects during Intro, to Art. GOLD KEY AND THREE TIME HONORABLE MENTION WINNER, Senior Suzanne Ehry works on her next art project. FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT LEANDRO BIER concentrates on his block print, something to tell his parents back in Brazil about. SENIOR ART SCHOLARSHIP W INNER KIM SMITH makes painting look so easy. 104 ART Taken Seriously!! ART 105 Art n ... la: skill in performance ac- quired by experience, study or observation. This is the definition of the word art, according to the Webster’s Dic- tionary. Art is a very fine skill, acquired through hours upon hours of practice, just to complete the simplest of projects. It is very, very frustrating and does take study time like oth- er classes. Many people take art classes because they think it is easy and a time-consumer. Once in class, they are in for a big surprise. If art is not taken seriously, the grade reflects it, but for those who take their artwork work seriously, the benefits and rewards are really great. Cam Cavitt com- ments, “Mr. North, my sculpting teacher, has re- ally helped me better un- derstand the different aspects of sculpting.” Jenny Snyder tells about the competitiveness of the E.C.H.S. art depart- ment. “The artists are very talented, and re- ceive more art scholar- ships than any other school in the area.” Central received nu- merous awards of the scholastic art contest in South Bend. Jodi Price received a Hallmark award, the highest hon- or. Jeff Bloom, another award winning artist in- forms us, “Making fish in Mr. North’s class, has really enhanced my ar- tistic ability and broad- ened my horizons.” Mrs. Marks is an ac tive art teacher. Doing everything from helping out on the scholastic art board to laying out and doing the entire prom. Mrs. Marks also devotes much of her time to planning and taking stu- dents on art field trips. E.C.H.S. art is broad- ening and making a mark for itself among the art schools in Northen Indiana. Art is a great experience and has excellent art stu- dents to prove it. SENIOR ART MAJOR JODI PRICE helps Cleveland elementary students construct clay windchimes during their visit to Central. SENIOR KYRSTN KOPKE takes her art seriously but still looks as if she’s having fun. ART STUDENTS KEEP BUSY creating new projects that may later win more art awards for Elkhart Central. Photo-Fun! Are you interested in learning to take good pictures? You can learn to do this plus much more in one of Mr. Groves photogra- phy classes. There are a whole va- riety of things taught in these classes ranging from learning to devel- op, making enlarge- ments, and mounting pictures. There are many different reasons students take a course like this. Junior Mike Cosentino explains, “I took it to learn how to develop and operate a camera that takes more than just pressing a but- ton.” Senior Mike An- dresen says, “I took it so I could learn to take pic- tures that are position- ally good.” Sophomore Scott Brekke took this class to learn the basic rules of photography. Scott, Mike, and Mike would all suggest this class to anyone interest- ed in photography. “It’s a great learning experi- ence,” remarked Brekke. So, if you’re interest- ed in learning about de- veloping, enlarging, and dark room procedures ... try a photography class. JOE GILLERT changes spotlights during the musical “Westside Story”. DAN BREKKE works on his production of “Going Now here” under the supervision of Mr. Valentijn. MIKE COSENTINO works on improving his photographic skills. 106 PHOTOGRAPHY New and Improved A V ALUMNIS, SARAH GRUBER AND MIKE HUFFORD watch a playback of a video in which they acted in, produced by Valentijn. SHANNON RICE MIXES CHANNELS for Mr. Trout's radio class. 66Xgrew up into J.T.V.. I figured why not be a part of it,” explains junior Chad Johnson. The average family has the television on for over eight hours a day, a lot of people and hard work go into pro- ducing it. That’s why it’s not surprising that Cen- tral has a television (Audio Visual) Depart- ment of its own. Headed by Nico Valentijn, the A V de- partment is one of the best in Northern Indi- ana. Mike Mulgrew add- ed, “Mr. Valentijn is trying to better his stu- dents and trying to achieve greatness; Nico is cool.” This year, a new series of classes had begun. “The original classes were written up over fif- teen years ago, we felt it was time for a change. A V is now used in busi- ness, not just in televi- sion,” explained Mr. Valentijn. The series includes Video Production, Ori- entation for Visual Me- dia, Advanced Video Production, Visual Me- dia Presentation and Electronic Media I and II. “I think they’re real good in giving the actual feeling to do these things as a career,” stated jun- ior Barb Myers. “We discuss procedures and equipment and then do it for ourselves.” AV CLASSES 107 Being The sound of tools buzzing through the Industrial Arts hall is not the only sound to be heard. These classes are beginning to work more on an electronic system purchased dur- ing 1986-87 school year, along with a com- pugraphic system. Both of these systems use computers. The eletron- ic class has a robotic arm which is used for electronic program- ming. The teachers of these classes are trying to encourage the use of computers. Mr. Gable, chairman of the depart- ment, proposed a class of c.a.d., computer drawing, although the enrollment wasn’t large enough. The woodworking classes are required to produce mass projects of tables and toy trucks. Auto or power sources are cutting engines apart to see the internal parts. They have also mounted a V-8 engine for testing purposes. The medals classes have mass pro- duced a two inch belt sander. The electricity classes completed a ser- vice entrance or house wiring. Next year the depart- ment will be offering a ninth grade exploritory class. The students will be able to move to dif- ferent areas. Lastly, the classes are hoping to add more robotics to the electronics. If you hap- pen to walk through the industrial arts hallway and don’t hear the sound of busy tools at work, that is a sign they are at work on the com- puters. Industrial arts is an interesting class and it’s a lot of fun. If this area interests you, sign up for the class and try to be an industrial! NATHAN KOETS is working on an industrial arts lay out for one of his assignments. TODD EDMAN works hard to make his finished product a good one. 108 INDUSTRIAL ARTS Industrial TWO STUDENTS help each other while trying out the cutting machine. WORKING WITH THE BASICS such as cutting wood takes a steady hand. This industrial art student works to give it a sharp cut. INDUSTRIAL ARTS 109 INDUSTRIAL ARTS TEACHER MR. ALLEY helps one of his students with a machine disfunction. Students Learning to develop a good home and how to raise a child is taken seriously by some students at Elkhart Central High School. “I like the variety we have of foods and learning how to pre- pare them,” says Diann Boomer- shine about her foods class. The students also enjoy trying the foods. The first year of Foods does a lot of written work on different food topics in preparation of second year Foods. Second year deals with meals of other cultures and occas- sions. Foods teacher, Mrs. Nich- olson states, “I enjoy watching the students change into good cooks and I enjoy seeing them more con- cerned about their diets.” Being able to cook is part of homemaking and then there’s child guidance. In child guidance, the students learn valuable parent- ing skills that will always be im- portant. Students have a one-on- one contact with the nursery school students along with field trips to ADEC and community day care centers. First learning background ma- terial on developmental patterns of children between ages 3 and 6, the students can then plan apropriate activities, all in preparation of run- ning the Central Nursery School. Mrs. Moore, Guidance teacher, says that her favorite part about teaching this class is that, “I can see the interaction between high school students and pre-schoolers. It is very satisfying to observe high school students as they see theories that we have studied unfold right before their eyes in young chil- drens actions.” Mrs. Moore helps a younger student in Child Guidance. 110 HOME ECONOMICS Develop Skills ANITA THOMAS AND HER CLASSMATES study different methods of cooking. HOME ECONOMICS 111 S. Studies Helps Us Better Understand The U.S. and ... The World SENIOR SHERRI MCDOWELL swears to tell the truth to Senior Dan Brekke in a mock trial during Government class. STUDENTS in Mr. Campagnoli’s Psychology class practice meditation. To most students a typical social studies class consists of weekly article reviews, end of the chapter re- view questions, and bor- ing movies, but these classes are important be- cause many of them serve as the basis of eve- ryday life. Social studies classes such as U.S. His- tory, a junior class, ex- poses students to past events so that present day problems are made more understandable. “U.S. History is hard because you have to memorize so many im- portant people, places, and events, but at the same time its interesting knowing how our coun- try developed,” said one student describing her history class. U.S. Government, a required class for grad- uating seniors, teaches the basic fundamentals of how the American government works and responsibilities as vot- ing adults. All students agree that the highlight of this class is the mock trials in which students form their own juries, defense and prosecution go through the actual process of hearing a court case. Along with U.S. Gov- ernment seniors have the option of taking a se- mester of either sociol- ogy, pyschology, or eco- nomics. One student described their econom- ics class, “Its really in- teresting, but hard when all these facts are thrown at you at once.” Mr. Johnson, who teaches world history, sums up the importance of taking these classes, “Social Studies may not be very educational to your career unless your going into some type of foreign relations, but it is very helpful to teach- ing people how to get along better with one an- other.” 112 SOCIAL STUDIES Speech Team Sh°ws raiemn It takes a lot more than just words on paper to be on the speech team at ECHS. It takes self-confidence and a lot of practice to get up in front of a cou- ple hundred people and talk the way you want to. Andy Keyse points out, “You have to make a lot of sacrifices and give up a lot of time to practice so you don’t make a fool of yourself.” The season starts in October and lasts until April. The team has a meet normally every other weekend and are around other high schools in the area. Usu- ally anywhere from twentv to thirty schools participate. “You are usually go- ing against at least thirty other speakers so the competition is excel- lent,” comments Kim Reber. Kim is a third year veteran who’s spe- cialty is poetry. She wants to go into market- ing and feels that being on the speech team will help boost her confi- dence for her future ca- reer. Kim also says that she likes to speak in front of people. As you can see, speech team helps your self- esteem tremendously and, not to mention, it looks good on your col- lege transcript. JUNIOR KIM REBER shows talent and skill as she reads her poetry selections. THE SPEECH TEAM works hard, starting in October and lasting through April. SPEECH TEAM 113 Intramurals Lunch Activity! The reinstated program of intramurals has taken great depth for the 87-88 school year. The program is run by Miss Brown during the fall session, followed by the spring session with Mr. Kurth. In- tramurals provides activities for every stu- dent. It is designed to give students an opportunity to participate in sports. The program contains both team and individ- ual sports. Miss Brown feels that in- tramurals provide an activity for those students who can’t or don’t want to leave during lunch. She also commented, “Intramurals provides a level of compe- tition for all students.” Intramurals is not just for those students who don’t play high school sports, but is also for those who do play sports. In- tramurals are run during lunch in the new gym. SOPHOMORE MICHAEL THILLMAN enjoys playing a competitive game of ping pong. 114 INTRAMURALS PHYSICAL EDUCATION 115 GYM... Important Gym class is for some people a favorite class and for some, the least favorite. It is re- quired to take a semester of each your freshman and sophomore years, passing both semesters. Students must take gym until they have met these require- ments. P.E. is important in getting stu- dents active and exercising. It is also a chance to learn about safe- ty in excersise and athletics, es- pecially water oriented activities, as students have the chance to be certified in lifesaving. Some of the more popular gym activities are football, softball, and wallyball. Everybody gets to participate and you get to play outdoors. To some, the least favorite re- quirement is swimming. Students complain of the hassel of getting ready afterwards in an maximum 10 minutes. Running the loop is also not a favorite among gym- classers. The loop is about 2 miles long and students are graded on the amount of time they run it in, or for some — walk it in. Stacy McGinn comments, “I don’t mind it too bad. Some of the things we do are kind of fun. We don’t always have time to get ready though.” Valerie Manos remarks, “We never have enough time to get ready after swimming. I like gym better in the spring when we get to play outside sports.” Tom Kurth, Jane Lutz, Rollie Hoover, and Karen Leeth head these required gym classes. They help the students develop skills and teach physical education. IN GYM CLASS, students practice lifesaving procedures in preparation for their final test. 116 SCIENCE ■■■■i DEMONSTRATING how effective teamwork can be in the chemistry Iabroom are seniors Scott King and Mike Jankowski. THESE PHYSICS STUDENTS try to figure out the answers to Teacher Mrs. Minichillo's tough questions. I.P.S. STUDENTS Chris Reindl and Bobbi Hughs work on a lab together. T if i nm M Interests BIOLOGY STUDENTS try to beat the clock to finish their assignment in class. Science: The word means excitement to many students. “It’s interesting and logical. I’m hoping to continue in science”, says ex- change student Jorn Hoik. Another student who hopes to continue in science is junior Ja- son Phillips. “I’m going to try and go into ma- rine biology.” Favorite science classes range from the basic courses, I.P.S., biology, and phys- ics to Ann Kopanski’s chemical analysis class. “It’s a whole lot of fun and really will help me when I get to college”, she said. Sophmore Angie Lightfoot has dif- ferent feelings toward science. “The only rea- son I’m taking the class is because I have to!” Jorn is one student who disagrees with Angie. He comments that, “Aerospace, a science elective, is better than any other solids such as math or English.” Although some stu- dents don’t enjoy sci- ence, many do! The stu- dents who feel good about science hope to continue with it next year either here at Cen- tral or at college. NICOLE WEISE and Nicole Funk discuss the answers to their biology worksheet. WORKING OUT OF THE BOOK is a big part of science class. SCIENCE 117 Foreign MICHELLE SMITH, ALI YODER, AND JENNIFER HARNESS sit in French class and try to translate their teacher’s foreign sentences. NICOLE MELLINGER adds her French sentence to the board. Foreign Language classes are an im- portant part of educa- tion. At Central, Latin, French, Spanish, and German are the four languages offered. Knowing a foreign lan- guage can open up a whole world of options for the future. Traveling to the country of your second (or third) lan- guage is an excellent ex- perience. Or, if you’re interested in majoring in some sort of communi- cations, taking a foreign language is a necessity. Maybe you just want to learn about a different culture. Then getting a foreign language class in your schedule is the best way to go. There are several highlights during the year in a foreign lan- guage class. Some class- es have the chance to see a play acted in the lan- guage of that class. Many classes have a for- eign festival. It is a chance to try foreign foods and listen to for- eign music, a great way to experience a different country. The more ad- vanced classes get in- volved in writing speeches or poetry in their foreign language. Summing things up, taking part in a foreign language will break the isolation to American culture, and open sever- al options for the future. 118 FOREIGN LANGUAGES Languages Break the Isolation TRYING TO LEARN a foreign language requires much concentration in memorizing vocabulary, understanding grammar, and pronounciation. ANGEE HORNE and JJ. Herr take time out to speak in English. DAVID HELMAN concentrates on words for his Spanish paper. FOREIGN LANGUAGES 119 Students Tl he end of summer approaching, the beginning of a new school year .. . Before all of the events which occur at the start of school happen, the Publication staff is already busy at work. This year the Pennant Annual was headed by two editors: Angie Sova, a junior; and Renetta Welty, also a junior. With their leadership and help, the yearbook got off to a strong start that continued throughout the year. Under the editors, there were many section ed- itors. Heading the class section, was sophomore, Valerie Manos. Sophomore Cassandra Mayger was editor of the sports section. These section editors worked hard and did a good job meeting deadlines during the year. Sophomore Staci O’Conner, was in charge of the Academics and clubs section, after taking over for Julie Mitchell second semester. Michelle Ramer, a junior, was in charge of the Ads section. Working in and out of class was a part of the class for these two. Photograghers for the yearbook were Spence Mc- Caslin, Mike Trout, Bill Lee, Shawn McBride, Kris- tin Waterman, Jason Phillips, and for newspaper, Todd Borger and Mark Moreno. For the second year in a row Andrea Wagner was the business manager for both the newspaper and the yearbook. The bi-weekly Pennant neswpaper was headed by senior, Karen Heal. This was Karen’s second year as Editor-in-Chief and, with her leadership together with adviser Mr. Ong, the newspaper has improved one hundered percent. Stan Smith, a senior, entertained us all year with his great feature stories. As Feature editor, he did a wonderful job with the variety of stories he and his writers produced. Handling the sports, sophomore Steph Davis caught our eye with fascinating stories and sports updates. Along with doing sports for our news- paper, Steph also wrote articles for the GO section in the Elkhart truth. Publications is a really fun class. It’s alot of work at times, but seeing that final printout is worth the KAREN HEAL, EDITOR OF THE PENNANT, is typing in her story for the paper. MARK MORENO, PHOTOGRAPHER FOR THE PENNANT, is looking over his work he had done that day. work. 120 PUBLICATIONS At Work! CASSANDRA MAYGER AND MR. ONG are Wf RENE TLA WELTY, going over some last minute decisions. EDITOR. AND VALERIE MANOS. SECTION VALERIE MANOS, SECTION EDITOR, AND pgjfS ■:■ ■ , ■;..., ;; ■ - ■ - ,' ' EDITOR, are deciding on BILL LEE. PHOTOGRAPHER, are both w hat kind of type to use in the working hard to meet their next deadline. Class Section. w PUBLICATIONS 121 Catch BIG MUSCELS captured the audience while these men try to win a spirit JUNIOR ANGIE SOVA, Sophmore Matt McCoy, Junior Traci Ott, and point for their class. Spirit week is a promotion of Spirit Club. Senior Nicole Boren lead Spirit Club in keeping spirit at Central. BLAZING SIGNS of spirit fill the halls for teams and organizations, an effort made by Spirit Club to support the Blue and White. 122 SPIRIT CLUB The Spirit! ROWDIED UP to show their spirit are seniors Julie Muscelman, Jeff Kronemeyer, and Bill Bechtel. SPIRIT CLUB supports Central in many ways. What does spirit club do? The an- swer xo that question is . . . promote spirit among students, ath- letes, and teachers. If the team in season has a winning record, this job is easy. If not, this can be a tough task. How does Spirit Club do this? Blazer Buddies are one way of promot- ing spirit. Students sign up for Blazer Buddies during lunch. Blazer Buddies do everything from decorating lockers to sending balloons or flowers. What else does Spirit Club do? Spirit Club sponsors the annual Halloween dance. The theme “Monster Mash” drew all sorts of people out in Halloween attire. In preparation for the dance, Spirit Club spon- sored a Halloween can- dy sale. These are just a few of the things Spirit Club does. Members spend many hours decorating the hallways, gyms, and fields, in an effort to promote spirit. SPIRIT CLUB 123 Blazerettes Blazerettes is more than twirling a flag or doing a pom-pom routine. It takes teamwork. “I am proud of these girls. I get angry when they don’t recieve the attention and respect they de- serve,” said two year Blazerette coach Heather Huffman, “Since I have been the sponser, we have worked hard in changing the organization.” “Many of the girls in Blazerettes have never been a part of an organization that requires so much dedication, cooperation, and practice. We have all learned that each of these things are nessessary for us to be successful in competition,” admits co- captain Anna-Marie Bonelli. “Blazerettes is an organization devoted totally to the performance of school spirit,” explained Dolet- ta Danner. Mrs. Huffman added,“I wish more people would try out. It’s a fantastic opportunity to gain twenty- four “best” friends.” The Blazerettes work just as hard as any other organization in school — if not harder. When the group performs, they do it for themselves, for the feeling you get when you acheive a goal — a goal you have spent hundreds of hours working for. DURING HALFTIME, Junior Kendra Stahly gives assistance to the future Blazerette hopefuls. THE BLAZERETTES lead the band and Homecoming parade in the march to Rice Field. 124 BLAZERETTES BLAZE THROUGH JUNIORS KIM PATTON AND JENNY WILLIAMS look on while concetrating on the coming halftime show. FIRST ROW': Debby Wise, Tracey Reed, Lori Wise, Kendra Stahly. SECOND ROW: Anna Marie Bonclli, Helen King, Tracey Matrix, Jennifer Strauss, Stacy Harris, Rashonda Jackson, Sandy Trover THIRD ROW': Becky Clayborn, Divonna Tolliver, Doletta Danner, Jennifer Henderson, Tiffany Helser, Kristin Waterman FORTH ROW:: Tammy Timmins, Jennifer Williams, Barbara Myers, Nicole Davis, Tara Durfee. BLAZERETTES 125 THE BLAZERETTES got the spirit — that ECUS Spirit! IT S A SURFING SAFARI with the Blazerettes during a basketball game. Blazer Brigade LEAD BY DRUM MAJOR Mindy Artley the band leads the Homecoming parade. 126 BAND Worth the Experience JUNIOR JONATHON SHUFF adds his sound to an intense part in the music. PLAYING THE OPPOSING TEAM SONG is a part of the pregame performance for the band. U B and is an interesting experience that more people should get into,” says sophomore Laquette Brown, “You work with alot of people so it teaches you how to work with people while you make friends. You are also able to learn how to read music which is something I think is special, because I will never forget it.” When asked what he likes about band Junior Jonathon Shuff replied, “I like band camp and the music.” Sophomore Scott Brekke answered, “I like the fact that I’m going to have the chance to go Europe.” Whatever the reason, most agree being in band is a worthwhile experience. ECHS Band Director Marty Benstien and Assistant Director Dave Swihart lead the band through a busy schedule through the year. The list of events begins in the summer. Although Blazerettes begin their practice earlier in the summer. the first full band practices start with a week long marching band camp which this year was at Hillsdale College. Here they learn the points of the base for their halftime show. They will perform this at all home football games and eventually at marching band contest. The camp is fun but figuring out placements, steps, and moves can be long and sometimes frustrating. The first weekend of September Central’s band travels to Kalamazoo to march in the Wine Harvest Festival parade. This year Central was the first place marching band there. The first months of school, practice on the marching band show consumes a great amount of time and concentration. Monday and Wednesday practices happen rain or shine ... heat wave or snow. In October the marching band takes their show to contest and this year they received a first division rating at District. Rice field was host to the Regional marching band contest where Central received a second division rating. Next on the schedule. Central’s band prepared for their January concert, “Rhapsody in Blue”. Roger Pemberton, a woodwind specialist was their feature guest soloist. Solo and Ensamble contest was at the end of January , where many talented instrumentalists were judged on their solo or duet performance. In February 's Collage Concert, students were featured in vocal and instrumental solos, duets, trios, plus Central's band and orchestra. Preparation for symphonic band contest began at the biginning of March. Also in that month. The Jazz Band performed “Jazz Caberat” in the school with musical guests, The Jazz Assemblage. District Contest time for the Symphonic band was on April 30th where as expected. Central again received a first. The last weeks of school were spent preparing for the senior “Kapella Concert”. This last in- school concert featured senior soloists Steve Nofsinger on clarinet and Jana Giglio on saxiphone. Performing again on comencement night the band was there to play “Pomp and Circumstance” for the graduates along with our national anthem. The band was present at the Memorial Day Parade and the Central fight song was heard throughout the city. Remaining time at the end of the year was spent preparing for the Europe trip the band will be taking the first of June. As you can see Central’s band season never ends. To be in the organization students must be dedicated and willing to put time into it. Quality performances show their dedication. BAND 127 A Great Way to Spend The Winter Ski Club Being drawn out of the warmth of their houses to the ski slopes, the 1987 Ski Club would travel north to Jones, Michigan every Thursday to chal- lenge the slopes of Swiss Valley. “It’s an after school activity that every member enjoys,” said freshmen Scott Patton. Freshman Bill Woods says, “the most fun is challenging other people for a race to the bottom.” When racing with friends or re- laxing by the fire in the ski lodge, Ski Club members all agree that it is a great way to spend time in the winter. At the end of the day, all the skiers load their equipment onto the bus and head for home, just waiting for the next Thursday to arrive. SLIDING OVER the snow covered slope, Michelle Ramer shows expert form. ; ■ A NECESSARY PART OF SKIING, Nick Recchio, Chris Ruskowski, and Tom Cosentino ride the chair lift. 128 SKI CLUB Shades Shines The question is: What’s the difference between choir and The Shades of Blue? “We dance,” says Junior Kim Reber, “and we have fun doing it, but at the same time we have to act professional about the perfor- mance.” Performing in front of the el- ementary school kids is the great- est. The kids really get into the show,” comments Brandon Erlacher, “I think it was because we danced that they enjoyed it so much. It’s a physical show, but also musical.” I “True, but that isn’t half as ex- hausting as trying to sing to he heard,” explains Marlene Yoder, “It’s like your three quarters of the way through a song and your ready to pass out.” The schedule throughout the year for this swing choir was a busy one. Their first show of the year was at the Matterhorn. They performed at the Morning Op- timist Club at the Greencroft Center. Shades sings and dances for several nursing homes includ- ing Merridian and Americana. They also perform for several area elementary schools. Twice in the semester, Shades of Blue take class time to perform their show to these area groups. “It’s really great; everyone helps each other,” added Yoder. Kim Reber goes on to say, “It’s like a close family, with a great father ... Daddy Phipps.” THE SHADES OF BLUE poses for a picture at Bonneville Mill. Their performances shine with energy and great music, showing their hard practice year-round. SHADES OF BLUE 129 Choir 130 CHOIR We were really a young choir,” Kim Reber said about this years choir pro- gram. “I was really im- pressed that we made it to state.” The Elkhart Central High School choir got an eighth place at state con- test earlier this year, a record which was beat only once before. This was when they placed sixth in state the year be- fore. “I think they really ‘overachieved’ by mak- ing it to state,” said Mr. Dennis Phipps, the choir’s director. “This next year we’ll have a better foundation and as a result we’ll have a bet- ter shot at our goals,” another choir student, Chris Fisher said. “The group really pulls together,” said Mario Stoll. “In fact it’s more like a family than a class.” Chris fisher then went on to say “you start out just as a choir, but during the course of the year we get closer and closer until we are like a family. I think it’s because of the style of the choir, you don’t just sing, you sing from the heart. That’s what makes the choir good and pulls the group to- gether.” Tawanna Newman went on to explain, “Mr. Phipps is an excellent teacher. He takes time with you individually and helps you with your mistakes. We also get alot of help from our section leaders.” SENIOR ANDY KEYSE gives a plaque to guest soloist John Lund. Lund retired as Northside Middle school’s Choir Director. ACCOMPANIED BY PIANIST JANE FLORA, the choir sings with a sound had been rehearsing for. State Singers CHOIR 131 AT THEIR SENIOR CONCERT, the choir awaits a starting signal from Director Mr. Phipps. THE CHOIR PERFORMED top knotch at District Contest which led them to an eighth place at State. The Elkhart Central Orchestra is one of the best in the area and it is no wonder with Mr. Leslie Keeslar as direc- tor, and Jim Delay, as- sistant director. The group is made up of sev- enty-two hard-working musicians. The ECHS orchestra has fifty strings who practice daily as a class during sixth hour. In- cluding brass, winds and percussion, who add to the total of seventy-two, they rehearse twice a week in full orchestra. Lot of time, practice, and dedication have been put in to perfecting Central’s well-known or- chestra and the results are obvious in their per- formances, such as this year’s musical “West Side Story” in which they supplied all the mu- sical background. But the orchestra had many important dates on their calandar, including the Christman Concert in which they perform and also accompany the choir. At their guest artist concert three Central graduates appeared and performed solos. One of the graduates who is now the director of or- chestra at Bowling Green’s university com- posed a concerto dedi- cated to Elkhart Central orchestra. One of the reasons for their credited success is their director Mrs. Kees- lar. Clarinet player, Stege Noffsinger says he loves the orchestra be- cause he is able to work with her. “She is an ex- cellent director he says. The orchestra closed the year with their Spring Senior Concert in May. THE ECHS ORCHESTRA listens to the wise words of Director Mrs. Keesler in their warm up for State Contest minutes before their starting time. THOSE CRAZY SENIORS pose for a senior orchestra picture. SEATED: Jamie Linsey, Jennifer Barb, Lisa Capagnoli, Rachael Howard, Jana Giglio. STANDING: Steve Nofsinger, Kathy Gygi, Richard Kettering, Dawn Harris, Darla Demorrow, Mary Steltner. 132 ORCHESTRA 72 Talented Members ORCHESTRA 133 LITERALLY STUCK ON STAGE, Phillip THE 87-88 THESPIANS had several accomplishments this past year including West Side Story, (Andy Keyse) struggles with a tax demand, a plate Noises Off, a childrens play, and an acting workshop for elementary students, of sardines and pants that just won’t stay up. 134 THESPIANS Show Hard Work EXCHANGE STUDENT JANINE WASTELL SENIOR LISA CAMPAGNOLI concentrates on the spring takes a break from a Saturday set construction to play “Noises OfF’. play with a little Mr. Ong. The Thespians are more than just a club, they’re a family of hard working students who are striving to be the best they can be. If you have ever seen one of their plays, it’s easy to see that hard work pays off. The group has ac- complished many things, includ- ing a workshop. “We had a work- shop where we brought in grade school kids and taught them all aspects of theater. 1 consider that to be one of the biggest accom- plishments of the year,” stated Mario Stoll, a Thespian member. The Thespians creed: “Act well your part, there in all the honor lies” means doing things to the best of your ability and putting your all into the organization. Al- so, not needing recognition for what you do. There performances reflect on this, making them ex- tremely enjoyable to watch. This organization for people who love drama has come a long way, and is still going strong. Stoll sums it up by saying, “The most important aspect to the Thespian group is staying true to our obligations and just having fun.” MRS. CLACKET(SUSAN STREIB) plucks cactus needles from Lloyd’s (Derek Krabill) derrire, as the scene on stage rises to a wild climax. THESPIANS 135 This year in sports turned out to be quite an exceptional and unforgettable one. The girls swim team remained undefeated for the seventh year in a row and placed sixth in the state. The boys tennis season was complete with a NIC record of 9-0 and an overall of 20-2. They were the first Elkhart area Sectional and Regional Team to advance to the finals of the Semi-state where they placed runner up. The girls cross-country team ended their season placing ninth at the IHSAA State Finals, the best finish ever for a Central Girls cross-country team. Through the athlete’s and coach’s dedication and tough practices many other goals were achieved throughout the year in sports. They continued the on-going pride in athletics at Central. AS BRAD CATES AWAITS HIS TURN, trainer Cristy Ncwsbaum wraps up Tom Cosentino’s wrist. 136 SPORTS GOING FOR THE STEAL is Junior Kim Patton. tr TOO IHHUf TO FOROKTf •40� Ifff l 1 ‘TfCem UtU e zt Determination! Mangy I t was a warm and humid August night, August 29th to be exact. It also was one of the most important nights of the football season. The night of the Central Me- morial intercity “war”. The players were well pre- pared for the game, they had gone through much physical and mental preparation. “The physical preparation (for the game) is the most important,” states Mr. Kurth, head coach for the Blazers. “I like having the Central Memorial game at the the beginning of the season as opposed to the end of the season because then we have the advantage of the summer training.” The team also prepared for the game mentally, some were prepared by Coach Kurth and also other ways, “I had the offensive line over and we jammed to some tunes.” Senior, John Bab- cock admitted to his ways of psyching up is fellow teammates. Along with the physical and mental preparation, the team was boosted spir- it wise by the cheerleaders. “We decorated the field house the Thursday night before the game. We also made a hoop for the team to break through at half time. We had done chants for the guys all week to help motivate the team in practices.” Melissa Spen- cer, a Varsity cheerleader for the Blazers proudly ad- mits in their attempts. Compared to the other games, the Central Me- morial game is much similiar. “Neither team wants to lose, but it’s dif- ferent because it’s a matter of who gets the Elkhart bragging rights’ ” states Coach Kurth. “ a sense of pride ...” also agreed Dan Brekke. This year that sense of pride belonged to the Blaz- ers. J.V. Football Home 24 Game Memorial Riley LaSalle Miskawaka Adams Clay Penn Washington Record 6-2 138 FOOTBALL They Never Let Down NICK EPPERT throws over defense en route to the Blazers’ victory over crosstown rival Memorial. THE BLAZER DEFENSE has the upper hand over the Chargers. Freshmen Football ‘ 12 Memorial 6 14 St. Joe 22 6 Riley 32 13 Washington 0 19 Grissom 7 0 Mishawaka 35 8 Memorial 16 12 Marion 7 FOOTBALL 139 Pnacut 2«ut Seotout The Varsity Blue Blazers — (Row 1) Keith Blanchard, Todd King, Travis Eppert, Charles Dyson, Rustom Dubash, Jason Phillips, Matt Thompson, Pete Dotlich, Scott McCellan, Bernard Redmcnd, Ricky Hence, Tyrone Woods. (Row 2) Rick Collins, David Biddlecom, Bill I e, Tom Cosentino, Matt Denman, Chad Peters, Dan Kauffman. Chad Bow man, Brad Green w ait, Eric Hence, Dax Corns, Mike Andrcscn, Charles Jcmison. (Row 3) Max Yankee, Manager Tim Douwswa, Coach Johnson, Coach Stillson, Coach Serge, Coach Bias, Coach Brown, Head Coach Tom Kurth, Coach Roberson, Coach MacManimc, Coach Crisman, Coach Peterson, Manager Gene Shoemaker, Trainer Kristy Nossebaum, Ed Wicker. (Row 4) Jeff Kollat, Russ Neitzke, Jamie Jankowski, John Helton, Charles Books, David Lyons, Brain Bolinger, Mike Deputy, Shannon Rice, Steve Hall, Bob Foyle, J.R. Shclt, Marcus Weldy, Craig Ramsay. (Row 5) Tyson Scott, Rich Putt, Shawn McCuen, Greg Loueh, Barr) Caldwell, Clarence Thomas, I.evon Johnson, Mike Mulgrew, Darren Decker, Steve Jones, Jay Hoy, Jon Mark. (Row 6) Dan Brekke, Dave Kocrting, Bob Martin, Eric Bangton, Chris Caldwell, John Babcock, Jeff Froschauer, Brad Cates, Mark Dcjong, Fred Cothard, Bill Wargo, Nick Eppert. Freshmen Scoreboard 12 Memorial 6 22 St. Joe 14 32 Riley 6 13 Washington 0 19 Grissom 7 14 Marion 7 35 Mishawaka 0 16 Memorial 8 Record 4-4 THE BALL JUST SLIPS through Marcus Griffins hands during a JV game. 140 FOOTBALL The Blue Blazers dominated and fascinated many this year. Unforunately, things didn’t always fall in the right place at the right time. This happened to the Blazers three times, including Sec- tionals, giving the varsity a 7-3 re- cord. Besides an impressive winning season, many individual players accumulated impressive personal statistics. Senior Nick Eppert, quarterback, completed 115 out of 216 passes for a completion av- erage of 53%. Those passes totaled 1806 yards, including one 88 yard bomb from Eppert to junior Benard “Scooby” Redmend that set a new school record. Remond, in his own right, earned some impressive stats, pil- ing up 627 additional yards as Ep- pert’s favorite receiver. On the ground, Jeff Kollat re- ceived credit for 822 yards in 138 carries as the Blazers top rusher. Mike Andresen added 402 yards in 82 carries. The Blazer offense out- scored their opponents 248 to 151. Head Coach, Tom Kurth em- phasized that the Blazer’s success wasn’t due to just the ball handlers, “ ... much of the success of the offense goes to the offensive line that held off charging defenses so Eppert could find his target. The defense also had a produc- tive season holding opponent to nearly a hundred points less than Central. Our Blazer defense had individuals such as seniors John Helton, Levon Johnson, and Dan Brekke had statistics for the de- fense that put other defensive op- ponents to shame. Coach Kurth let this season go down as “ ... an impressive season that the Blazers didn’t always re- ceive all the brakes.” FOOTBALL 141 uo lessed with talent” was the way Coach Karen Leeth de- scribed the 1987 girl’s swim team. Team dedication, hard work, and pride, helped to make the season an impeccable one. They had a 9-0 Con- ference record and received their 14th Sectional title. Despite the obvious potential of the team, you must understand what goes on “behind the closed curtain.” The girls on the swim team are at practice early every summer morning putting in long hours to make themselves the best that they can be. Four to five hours a day, six days a week, the girls are doing pushups and situps, running two miles a day, lifting weights, and swimming over 10,000 yards. “You can’t be a swimmer unless you enjoy swimming,” said Megan Deputy, a senior captain. Mrs. Leeth encourages the swimmers to also swim outside of the regular 3 month season. “I don’t care where they swim, as long as they are training in the off season-you can’t make champions out of a three month swimmer.” “She pushes hard and will do any- thing to get the most out of you in prac- tice and meets, at times it seems dif- ficult and frustrating, but it really pays off,” commented sophomore Kristie Yoder. That extra push that she gives makes Coach Karen Leeth the excellent coach that she is. “She’ll never let you quit and she only wants the best for you.” Megan Deputy added. Lady Swimmers 125 Northwood 47 116 Concord 56 102 Riley 62 101 Chesterton 71 120 Adams 52 122 Washington 46 122 Highland 50 116 Mishawaka 55 102 Penn 70 114 Goshen 55 131 LaSalle 40 112 Clay 60 110 Memorial 62 117 St. Joe 52 And if all of that wasn’t over average, the team has carried on a few bizarre traditions, which Mrs. Leeth started, for Sectionals that make them feel they’ve done everyting possible to help them win. From the beginning of the season, the swimmers wear up to five suits to make it harder to swim their actual ca- pabilities, which will eventually make them faster and stronger. In the middle of October, the swim- mers stop shaving all together. Then at Sectionals they do a complete turn around. Everyone shaves their arms, legs, and backs. Also, they change to one lycra suit. “Everyone orders one or two sizes smaller, the less material, the faster you go,” commented Kopke. Along with the lycra suits, is the baby oil they put on to make each swimmer go smoother through the water. The night before the Sectionals, they listen to relaxation tapes to relax and to think about the upcoming event. This process is repeat- ed everytime they qualify to go even further; Regionals, Semi-State, and eventually State. The season was a winning one that carried on through Sectionals, in which the team has won for fourteen years straight, to State. The team had a nine and zero record in the N.I.C. The girls also placed sixth in State, had one State title, Karen Warrick, and also two State runner-up titles; another great accom- plishment. Next year the team is going to try to break the record for the number of straight contest wins for any sport. The present record is one hundred thir- ty-five that the Clinton Volleyball team holds. The girls have one hundred twen- ty-four. This is a big team goal and in order to obtain the record they must dare to be the best! “We want to go down in the history books!” said Coach Leeth. 142 SWIMMING Best LOOSE AND READY on the blocks at Indianapolis, Karen Warrick psyches herself up for the up coming event. KAREN WARRICK, 1st at State in the 500 freestyle, standing tall for the proudest moment of being a Blazer. FELLOW TEAMMATE Angie Tote received her silver at State in the 500 freestyle. Girls Swimming — (Row 1) Megan Deputy, Karen Warrick, Tammy Caldwell, Amy Tumock, Julie Turnock, Mgr. Leslie Yontz. (Row 2) Dcna Long, Katie Minzey, Amy Fuller, Coach Lceth, Coach Vilmure, Brandy Bryant, Kristie Yoder, Ali Yoder, Renee Whisler, Jenny Marshall, Clair Schweinler, Amy Helman, Mgr. Julie Olson. (Row 3) Kyrstin Kopke, Hailey Bomeman, Mandy Gaume, Mgr. Ben Ramey. (Row 4) Jenny- Stout, Stephanine Von Dochren, Kathy Kolakovich, Angie Tote, Amy Harter, Sherry McDowell, Kim Hawk, Leslie Bentley, Angi Filecia, Myra Helm, Amy Arnold, Mgr. Chris Fuller. Scua Sectco uz£ Best Record In Was it the intensity they had or was it the taste tor victory that kept them go- ing? The Varsity Volleyball team had the talent this year. They may have fallen short six times but they still proceeded to have the best season in Elk- hart Centrals history. The re- cord that took that title was 16- 6. This record gave them the title of Sectional Runner-Ups. The Varsity consisted of two Sophomores, five Juniors, and three Seniors and they were coached by Jane Lutz. As soph- omore Kendra Morgan stated, “1 never expected a season like this ... A season with so much development.” Senior Jodi Price felt that the team wanted it so bad, they were hungry to win and they did just that. They had the in- tegrity, the ability, and most of all the spirit. The only thing they they really didn’t have was the heighth but they made up for that in every other depart- ment. 2 Varsity Volleyball F.W. Concord 0 2 Homestead 0 2 F.W. Northside 1 0 Westview 2 2 Goshen 0 2 Oakwood 1 2 St. Joe 0 2 Riley 0 0 Concord 2 2 Marion 0 2 Clay 0 1 Adams 2 2 LaSalle 0 2 Elston 1 2 Northridge 0 2 Wawasee 0 2 Memorial 1 2 Penn 1 0 Northwood 2 0 Mishawaka 2 2 Washington 0 2 Penn (Sect.) 0 0 Mishawaka (Sect.) 2 Varsity Volleyball — (Row 1) Kendra Morgan, Niki Williams. (Row 2) Elli Leib, Coach Lutz, Kiley Holmes. (Row 3) Angie Lightfoot, Heather Krabil, Tina Dibley, Jodi Price. (Row 4) Shelly Kiser, Heather Reda. 144 VOLLEYBALL Books! SENIOR, Jodi Price prepares to return the ball as her teammates look on in a match against Goshen. Freshmen Volleyball — (Row 1) Wendy Dempster. (Row 2) Rachel Fry, Amy Moore. (Row 3) Amy Jones, Michelle Shireman, Dionda Dierichx, Coach Martim, Chris Steltner, Karen Ellis, Allison Gardner. (Row 4) Jennifer Artley, Coach Rick, Hilary Wells. KENDRA MORGAN SETS Angie Lightfoot up for the kill. FIRST TEAM ALI -CONFERENCE, sophomore, Kendra Morgan goes up for the kill. Junior Varsity — (Row 1) Jennifer Hawkins, Margret Enders. (Row 2) Angie Brizele, Cassandra Mayger, Barb Myers. (Row 3) Carmon Macon, Valerie Manos, Ali Smith, Diana Jackson. (Row 4) Mary Shcwindaman, Coach Grove, Stacie McGinn. J.V. Volleyball 2 Westview 0 2 Goshen 0 2 St. Joe 0 2 Riley 0 2 Clay 0 2 Adams 0 2 LaSalle 1 1 Elston 2 2 Northridge 0 2 Memorial 1 2 Penn 0 0 Mishawaka 2 2 Washington 1 Freshmen Volleyball 2 Goshen 0 2 Marion 0 2 Riley 0 2 LaSalle 0 2 Washington 0 2 Adams 0 2 Memorial 0 2 Grissom 1 2 Northridge 0 2 Schmucker 0 2 Mishawaka 0 2 Northwood 0 2 Memorial 0 2 Marion 0 0 Schmucker 2 VOLLEYBALL 145 S£cce SeaU-State Semi-State SENIOR, JAY RIBLET shows his concern after being told he would be out for the rest of the season. JUNIOR, CHUCK LONG, receives a helpful word of advise before another victory' for the Blazers. The boy’s tennis team had their finest season ever with a 21-2 record. They won the NIC Crown and advanced to the Semi- State finals. The netters cruised through Sec- tionals, beating Goshen, Fairfield, Memorial 5-0, and beating Con- cord 5-0 in the finals. The Blazers squeezed past East Noble 3-2 at regionals. “I feel that all we went through around Sectional time, the team really came together well and showed a lot of pride. Everyone worked really hard, not only for the team, but also for Mr. Busse,” stated senior Jay Riblet. At Semi-State, the Blazers de- feated Highland with a score of 3-2 and then ended their season with a loss to Culver Military Academy with a score of 3-1. At the number one doubles spot, junior, Tony Russo combined with Jason Pilarski, also a junior, gave the netters the only point against Culver. “We have gone farther than any other team from this area. I think that is something to be proud of,” concluded Coach Busse. Home Varsity Tennis Match Opponents 5 Goshen 0 5 Concord 0 5 LaSalle 0 5 Elston 0 3 Warsaw 2 4 Penn 1 3 LaPorte 2 5 Goshen 0 5 Memorial 0 5 Washington 0 5 Riley 0 146 TENNIS Stops The Netters FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE Adam Denton delivers one of his powerful serves helping the Blazers win the Conference. Boys’ Tennis — (Row 1) Chip Ripp, Chris Fisher, Scott Phillips (Row 2) Eric Muscleman, Chuck Long, Phil Parnar, Ed Bornamen, Devon Papa, Mike Cosentino. (Row 3) Asst. Coach Todd Denton, Scott Wagner, Ken Krantz, Ian Forte, Adam Denton, Tony Campoli, Jason Pilarski, Alex Holtz, Ted Dyck, Coach Busse. (Row 4) Tony Russo, Matt McCoy, Mark McCoy, Bill Bechtel, Jay Riblet. 4 Clay 1 5 Howe 0 5 Northwood Sectionals 0 5 Goshen 0 5 Fairfield 0 5 Memorial 0 4 Concord Regionals 1 3 East Noble Semi-State 2 3 Highland 2 1 Culver 3 TENNIS 147 Pnauct 2act Sea tot Soccer Second As the clock ticked away the final seconds of the girls’ soccer season ended with a 7-5 record. This was the second year for this fall sport. The girls are improving with great potential and so did their record. These Blazers were coached by George Leis. Coach Leis commented that, “The regular season was satisfying, although injuries towards the end of the season contributed towards a few dis- appointing losses.” Things may have crumbled for the Blazers in a couple close games, but players decided that those near victories could go down as “moral victories” and something to be proud of. The Blazers named Kelli McGinn as MVP this year for her contribution to the team’s success. McGinn scored a total of 14 goals for the Blazers. After a successful season Coach Leis concluded, “I always felt we had the capability to play good soccer if we played with a desire to win.” TAKING A DRIVE down the field is Heather Borneman in a win over Marion. INTENSLY AWAITING a chance to play in the remainder of the game, are eleven members of the team. Girls Soccer Home Game Opponent 0 Clay 5 I Washington 0 2 Marion 0 0 Memorial 1 5 Penn 2 0 Adams 1 3 Riley 2 0 St. Joe 7 0 Marion 4 0 Adams 5 Record 4-6 148 SOCCER Season Soars!! HEADING HER WAY DOWN the field is junior Kim Patton. Girl’s Varsity Soccer — (Row 1) Adam Carter, Tracy Zimmerman, Becky Durdella, Monica Method, Heather Borneman, Lesa Kidd, Karen Hostetler, Sara Eldridgc, Mr. Leis. (Row 2) Peter Grill, Ann Kopanski, Allison Wells, Heather Hillman, Nancy Eslick, Angie Salee, Audra Johnson, Rachael Durdella, Kim Gardner, Judy Robinson, Kelli McGinn, Julie Hagadom, Scott Brown. (Row 3) Dawn Hoover, I,ori Market, Jenifer Ludwig, Audra Hunsberger, Kim Patton, Alison Montgomery, Nancy Fogarty. KAREN HOSTETLER PLAYS close to her Marion defender in the pursuit to eliminate a goal. SOCCER 149 Capena Scuv SecU uuU Although the Boys’ Cross Country team ran up an impressive 9-3 overall re- cord and a 3rd place ranking in the Northern Indiana Confer- ence, the Blue Blazers had been hit hard with injuries and in- eligibilities. If the team had been able to avoid a couple of injuries and disqualifications, they might have been able to accomplish their goals,” commented senior Scott King. The lack of experience was a major factor for the Blazers, and only having three seniors par- ticipating had a strong impact on the team. But overall, the team was re- warded for their hard work with an impressive record. They all feel very positive about the up- coming year because of all the potential they had that an ad- ditional year will develope. Boys Cross Country Home Meet Opponent 32 Memorial 25 15 Washington 50 22 LaSalle 37 30 Riley 25 29 Miskawaka 27 26 Adams 31 27 Clay 29 25 LaSalle 31 20 Elston 42 24 Penn 37 23 LaSalle 38 Sectional 5th Regional 9th Boy’s Cross Country — (Row 1) Andy Longbrake, Scott King, Ryan Miller. (Row 2) Chris Cantzler, Chad Johnson, Sean Meagher, Mike Defrees. (Row 3) Ron Krause, Rob Becker, Jim Stevens, Jon Stout, tance Best. (Row 4) Herman Taylor. 150 CROSSCOUNTRY 9t6 S tate Competion BLOWING COMPETITION AWAY, Anne Esteves and Jenny Stephenson are on their way for another dual victory for the Blazers. Girl’s Cross Country — (Row 1) Jenny Stephenson, Tiffany Baker, Kristie Shallcy. (Row 2) Marilyn Smith, Tina Sheppard, Melissa Arterberry, Natalie Boren. Alissa Gooch, Sarah Camber. (Row 3) Misha Mart, Anne Esteves, Julie DeGroff, Tara Butler. The Girl’s Cross Coun- try team was extremely young this year, but it definitely did not hinder their performance. This pack of Blazers were marked down in the history books for the best season ever for a Girls Cross Country Team at Cen- tral. This fine line up of indi- viduals won the Sectional, they placed second at the Re- gional, and they placed ninth in the State Meet. Sophomore, Anne Esteves, placed twenty-seventh at the State Meet giving the Blazers an edge on their opponents. “Doing your best and putting forth 200%, enduring, and proving to yourself, and not to others, you can make it to the finish line,” was all that Esteves had been looking for when she qualified for State. She not only proved she could cross the finish line but also putting forth that 200% left the competion behind. For a team that was so new to each other they joined to- gether and formed an awe- some squad. “There were a lot of new girls this year, but even with the inexperience we still became a great team, with gfeat unity,” Junior, Ju- lie Degroff compliments her team. After a young and prosper- ous season Blue Blazers know that the best is still to come for the Cross Country team. Girls Cross Country Home Meet Opponent 28 Memorial 29 31 15 Washington LaSalle 26 50 21 Riley 35 25 Mishawaka 31 27 Clay 28 24 Adams 32 15 LaSalle 50 26 Elston 30 32 Penn 24 15 LaSalle Sectional 1st 50 Regionals Runners-Up State 9th CROSSCOUNTRY 151 Varsity Cheerleaders — Lisa McConnell, Melissa Spencer, Kim Boyd, Anne Scalise, Lisa Minichillo, Stephanie McKibbin, and Doreen Shepperd. Junior Varsity — Stacie O’Connor, Beth Davis, Stacey Hibel, Leanne Freshmen Cheerleaders — Shari Hopper, Jaime Yoder, FJizabeth Howard, Whitehead, Traci Ott, and Cindy Horn. Staci Hopper, Carrie Walters, Kristin Weaver and Amy Mount. What do these strange words mean? Well it orig- inated, as the CHS Cheer- leaders explain, as the sound var- sity cheerleader Steph McKibbin makes while laughing hysterical- ly, but it has meaning from “pretty cool” to “Gay” and “ ?!!? !!”. One thing is for sure it is the varsity cheerleaders fa- vorite adjective! But more than just an inside joke, embarrassing moments and lots of great times came out of the 87-88 cheerlead- ing squad. It was full of hard work, which the girls will agree, pay off at the end. The Varsity Squad went to a VCA camp held at Depauw Uni- versity, this past summer and won the ‘spirit stick’ and ribbons for evaluation everyday along with the first place trophy for best overall squad! Varsity cheerlead- er Lisa McConnell said “Camp was a lot of work, and it gave us a chance to get to know each other The Junior Varsity squad also went to camp at Goshen High School where they won first place for their division. J.V. cheerlead- er Beth Davis said, “Camp really helped us. It was really fun and helped us get organized and ready for the season.” 152 CIIEERLEADING Skaa, Skaa ... Varsity Cheerleaders — (Row 1) Lisa Minichillo, Kim Boyd. (Row 2) Traci Ott, Lisa McConnell, and Stephanie McKibbin. (Row 3) Doreen Shepperd, and Julie Hagadorn. J.V. Cheerleaders — Stacey Hibel, Leanne Whitehead, Lanora Ottman, and Debbie Boyd. (Not pictured Stacie O’Connor and Cindy Horn.) Freshmen Cheerleaders — (Row 1) Elizabeth Howard, Kim Army, and Kristin Weaver. (Row 2) Amy Mount, Stacie Hooper, Sherri Hooper, and Jamie Yoder. I THE VARSITY' letting their spirits fly along with their balloons. All squads, including the fresh- men, were very new at this, put forth a lot of effort to make ECHS cheerleading team one of the best! As varsity sponsor. Miss Southworth put it, “it was a year of up and downs.” one of the downs as Leanne Whitehead ex- plains, “It has really been differ- ent. Usually I was the one who the cheerleaders were trying to get to cheer!” But after everyone adjusted to cheering in front of screaming crowds and mastered building mounts, it turned out to be a very fun and successful year. But all the cheerleaders will agree that the crowd is the most im- portant part of the game and as cheerleader Traci Ott puts it so well, “The crowd is what makes the game for me, they can always make you smile.” The CHS cheerleaders who put forth a lot of practices and hard work hope to be back next year and have an even better season. Cindy Horn sums up the whole teams feelings about cheerleading by saying, “There’s nothing in the world like getting up in front of a crowd and being able to express your spirit for your team and your school.” CHEERLEADING 153 Sectioned Stopped Hidden In LAYING IT UP and in Jeff Rodino helps advances the Blazers in their victory over Northwood. ICE COLD Junior John Freese leaves Shawn Kemp of Concord standing in the cold. COACH NOWICKI shows concern during Sectional play. J.V. Basketball — (Row 1) Charles Dyson, Brad McConnell, Coach Marshall Sellers, Ian Forte, Bill Petty. (Row 2) Brett Richardson, Schmille Barhams, Jeff Brown, Mike Biddlecom, George Arvanitis, George Enders. (Row 3) Mike Deputy, Jason Culp, J.R. Shelt. 154 BOYS’BASKETBALL The Record Swish!! “We worked hard and we never let down, no matter how big the other team’s lead was,” said Freddie Williams of the ’87-’88 bas- ketball team. “We really came together at the end of the year. We had problems early in the year, but we seemed to have worked them out,” added Ron Krause. Although some players were “frustrated” at the year’s record of 4-16. One of the players con- siders the record as a stepping stone; “I feel that it (the ’87-’88 team) was a stepping stone for the ’88-’89 year... Having only two seniors and only one returning letterman, our team didn’t have much experience. Next year we should be bet- ter.” Overall, the team had pretty good commu- nication on the court. “We got the right shout to the right people,” Freddie Williams compliments his teammates. In sectional action, the Blue Blazers defeated Jimtown in the second round. They were then defeated by state runner-up Concord. “I thought that our performance in sectionals was pretty good,” commented Chris Erekson. Even though they were disappointed with this year’s record, the Blazers think of it as a “stepping stone” to a bigger and better season next year. ATTEMPTING TO KEEP his opponent from scoring, Jeff Kollat keeps his eye on his man. Varsity Basketball — (Row 1) Shawn McCuen, Eric Curray, Jeff Kollat, Will Ertel, Freddie Williams, Chris Erekson. (Row 2) Demias Pegues, Ron Krause, Pat Dempster, Jeff Rodino, John Freese, Rob Becker. (Row 3) Aaron Sarber, Gene Schumaker, Coach Dennis Nowicki, Tim Douwsma. Varisty Basketball Home Game Opponent 41 Goshen 44 50 Concord 70 62 LaSalle 64 42 Roger 53 49 Clay 66 74 North wood 69 56 Mish. 62 64 Memorial 78 66 Mish. 64 64 Northridge 66 61 Elston 76 48 StJoe 51 61 Penn 60 66 LaPorte 69 67 Washington 72 51 Memorial 67 77 Riley 60 76 Wawasee 66 80 Warsaw 55 Sectionals — Blazers over Jimtown Concord over Central BASKETBALL 155 f t ‘Die Progress Makes VARSITY Coach Lutz giving wise words to her team, “Think!!” Junior Varsity Basketball Team — (Row 1) Deanna Jackson, Angie Birzele, Stacy McGinn. (Row 2) Karen Hostetler, Jennifer Artley. (Row 3) Melissa Myers, Coach Krause, Coach Jane Lutz, Kim Patton. (Row 4) Carmen Macon, Michelle Shireman. Freshman Basketball Home Game Opponent 25 Warsaw 57 27 Grissom 24 22 Northwood 42 30 Smucker 36 29 Washington 27 24 Goshen 29 24 Memorial 41 36 Marion 24 26 Riley 28 47 St-Joe 36 47 Plymouth 20 23 Northridge Record 9-6 19 J.V. Basketball 28 Concord 26 31 Goshen 37 35 Warsaw 33 29 Wawasee 24 32 Mishawaka 32 32 Elston 27 38 Adams 17 20 Northwood 44 44 Washington 36 32 LaSalle 43 19 Penn 38 21 Memorial 29 30 Riley 35 30 Clay 21 14 Northwood 44 20 Goshen Record 6-11 21 156 GIRLS BASKETBALL Improvement Varsity Basketball Team — Coach Krause, Coach Jane Lutz, Shelly Kiser, Dawn Hoover, Jodi Price, Angie Lightfoot, Ann Kopanski, Angie Andrews, Tina Dibley, Barb Meyers. THROUGH THE NET is all that sophomore Angie Lightfoot is concentrating on. With the continuous support of their coach and the strong comradeship they shared. The girls basketball team finished the season with a great sense of achievement and a satisfying result. “The friendly atmosphere was there. Everyone got along well...” sophomore Staci McGinn ex- plained how she thought the varsity was. McGinn was moved up during Sectional play. With a disappointing record of 7- 10 the girls varsity team lost a lot of close games that could have gone either way, according to the varsity Coach Lutz. The team, despite the losses, felt they played substantially better and worked harder as a team than in earlier years. MVP for the Blazers, Tina Dibley, stated “We had a better season than last year. We made a lot of improvements, but we didn’t do as well as we could have.” Coach Lutz also agreed with this statement indicating that the girls progressed as a team, and as individuals, The highlights of the year, ac- cording to the team, was their sur- prise victory over LaSalle, and in contrast the most disappointing was the fact that the Blazers lost their first Sectional game against Concord. The girls basketball team is looking forward to a better season next year. “We only lost three seni- ors,” Coach Lutz concluded, “and we have youth and experience re- turning next year.” Varsity Basketball Home Game Opponent 35 Concord 54 37 Goshen 36 48 StJoe 52 39 Wars � 66 42 Wawasee 39 33 Mishawaka 43 38 Elston 42 43 Portage 57 49 lakeland 33 44 Adams 28 40 North wood 68 73 Washington 36 40 LaSalle 36 31 Penn 61 34 Memorial 55 34 Clay 36 Sectionals 40 Concord 50 Record 6-11 GIRLS BASKETBALL 157 5W Sectional WORKING ON his take down is Ryan Miller. CONCENTRATING on his escape move is junior Brian Bolinger. 158 WRESTLING Wrestling Varsity final record — 6-9-0 Charger Inv. 4th Wawasee Inv. 6th Mishawaka Inv. 26th Northwood Super Dual 1st Sectionals 3rd Regionals 1 Ith J.V. record 4-6-0 Freshmen record 0-4-0 TOBY CAUDILL shows his moves as he causes pain to a Charger wrestler. Respectable TO BREAK THE GRASP of a Memorial wrestler is what Scott McClellan is concentrating on. UII e had much more togetherness. We were W more like a team than an individual sport,” commented David Biddlecom on the 1987-’88 wrestling team. “The team really im- proved from last year.” The Blazer wrestlers started the season off well by winning their first five matches. Throughout the sea- son the wrestlers earned a respectable record of 6-9. In sectional competition, the Blazers placed third, winning over 137 points. Demetrius Pegues, Chris Rendl, Andrew Solomon, and Sean Sousley were re- gional qualifiers. Sousley also qualified for semi-state. “What the team really lacked was experience,” said David Biddlecom about improvements that need to be made for next year. “We need to practice the moves more and go to camp to learn more about wrestling,” agreed Jamie Gulyas. “I think that the team needs more people and more team effort in practice. Age also will help us improve tremendously next year,” added Sean Sousley. Overall, the 1987-’88 wrestling team was “encouraging” as described by the wrestlers. The team is planning on using the experience gained from this year to improve themselves for the ’88-’89 sea- son. Wrestling — (Row 1) Jamie Spratt, Contina Bloch, Danny Mano, Alexis Holmes, Sandy Miller, Hgeriann Barely, Sara Cartwright, Heather Hillman, Andi Hansing, Leslie Pletcher, Leann Whitehead, Solomon. (Row 2) Ned North, Chris Patterson, Dan Keck, Travis Eppert, Fred Dunfee, Jeremy Raschert, Todd Edmond, Rich Hiles, Todd Borger, Eric Mellendorf, Andy Solomon, Seam Sousley, Marty Alig. (Row 3) Shawn Edgeton, Darnell Thomas, Ryan Miller, Jon Tully, Scott McClellan, Joe Durdella, Chris Reindl, Dinky Pegues, Dean Hiles, Shawn Meaghar, Dave Biddlecom, Ryan Bachtell, Mike Pedler, Greg Hahn, Coach Alley. (Row 4) Jamie Gulyas, Mike Defreese, Chris ■ Cantzler, Brian Cook, Dan Brekke, | Jon Mark, John Metz, Brian Bolinger, Scott Patterson, John Stout, Jason Wagner. WRESTLING 159 Sect. ‘RcatKen.-Ti b [ Two To GYMNAST SHELLY REED receives a helpful hint from Coach Rossi. SOPHOMORE Camie Green shows her form and flexibility’ against Warsaw. 160 GYMNASTICS Regionals Blazer Gymnastics — (Row 1) Chris Lowe, Tara Butler, Shonne Kratzit. (Row 2) Becky Bentley, Nicole Krallman, Nicole Sousley, Camie Green, Carrie Alig, Jennifer Baunoch, Andrea Mohr. (Row 3) Amy Reglin, Laura Tate, Clair Schweinler, Maria Forbom, Coach Rossi, Katie Minzey, Tami Benstein, Ronica Caudill, Coach Reich. (Row 4) Angi Pickerell, Melissa Ramey, Shelly Read, Carrie Walter, Vanessa Ramey, Kim Boyd. A SUPERB beam routine by Carrie Walter is clarified by the smile on her face. Positive attitudes, a determination to win and a lot of dedication is what led the girls gym- nastic team to a 8-2 winning season. Second year Coach Steve Rossi and first year coach Andrea Reich led this years winning team. Seniors and Captains Kim Boyd and Angi Pickrell gave their insight on the coaches’ input, “The coaches really were a big help, they were understanding and got on a more personal basis with us as individuals.” The gymnasts were runners-up in the Sectional competetion and two of the gymnasts, sophomore Camie Green and senior Kim Boyd advanced to the regional competition. There, Boyd placed ninth in the All Around competition. She also was named Most Valuable Player, Athlete of the Month, and set two school records on bars and floor. Although there was little support from the Blazer student body the lady Blazers kept their spirit by supporting each other. Freshman Carrie Walter says, “The support and spirit from everyone made the year really fun and a great experience.” Carrie Walters received the “Mental Attitude” award and freshman Tara Butler earned “The Most Improved.” Mr. Rossi sums up the year, “The girls did a super job, I was always happy when the girls picked up something new that they had been working hard to get. I would have liked to have seen more girls advance to Regionals ... they did a super job.” GYMNASTICS 161 State 7 face NOTHING BUT CONCENTRATION is writen all over Coach Haines’ face. Cooperation LOOKING TOWARD Jason Landrum awaits to s he placed. Trying to name one word that fits the Blue Wave, the word that comes to mind is the “cooperation,” according to senior diver, Doug Rice. Coach Howard Hains led the team to a 12-4-1 season along with the top swimmers Jason Landrum, Dan Sauders, Mike Hostetler, and Todd Jackson. They swam the team to a third- place tie with Concord at Sec- tionals. Junior Jason Landrum quali- fied for State in two events, the 50 freestyle and the 100 free. He placed 11th for the 50 free, he received a sixth place medal for the 100 free. As Jason looks back on his years of swimming he com- ments, “One thing that has shaped my three years is the sup- port from the team I’ve had since my freshman year.” The divers were led by seniors Doug Rice and Dale Shannon, who both qualifed for State. “It’s not easy ...” stated Doug Rice, “ ... I owe it all to my parents, diving coach Mark Vilmure, the other divers, and the whole team.” “When I was at state, I felt I had achieved my goals. I wouldn’t have made it without my teammates,” Shannon ad- mits. Everyone agreed it was the best season ever, and without coop- eration they would not have made it as far as they did. 162 SWIMMING Goes To State Blazer Swimmers — (Row 1) Jason Mais, Phil Briski, Brad Murphy, Eric Rudine, Ryan Burke. (Row 2) Coach Mark Vilmure, Mike Sigsbee, Matt McCabe, Steve Lidy, Craig Yehle. (Row 3) Mike Marts, Collin Clark, Coach Howard Haines, Bart Hoag, Jeff Armstrong, Chris West, Kevin Crouch, I,eon Bier, Chris Flag. (Row 4) Nico Dejong, Mike Hostetler, Mike Horne, Matt Arnold, Kevin George, Danny Saunders, Chris Fuller. (Row 5) Matt Moreno, Matt Berg, Dale Shannon, Doug Rice, Shawn Mcbride, Eric Jackson, Shawn Hawk, John Heffern, Todd Jackson, and Jason Landrum. SWIMMING 163 SecUoiMiC 7tMe The baseball team has covered new ground this year by reaching a 24 and 10 re- cord for the 1988 sea- son. Although the team played well, not every- one was satisfied with this record. The Blazers did not have an easy road in which to obtain it. Center fielder Ron Krause comments, “Every game is tough and you must take each game like the champion- ship.” Coach Lutz also be- lieves that the Blazers cannot relax in any game. “We are in an ex- cellent postion to go to the State tournament.” The team sat down and set goals for themselves — and set the correct ones. It is obvious to see these players had their goals straight. With leadership from team captains Will Ertel and Jamie Ianigro, there was a great deal of team sup- port among this group of guys. The Blue Blazers en- ded their season with a 24 and 10 record, a very respectable record. The Blazers were crowned the Sectional champi- ons. They defeated Mishawaka, Elkhart Memorial, and Nor- thridge for the victory. They then moved on to the Regionals. In Re- gional action they elim- Defendable inated South Bend St Jo- seph and then, Goshen. Next, they advanced to Semi State. This has been done only twice by a team from the Elkhart Sectional since the IH- SSA state tournament began in 1967 — both times by Elkhart Cen- tral. There they were up against Gary Roosevelt beating them 15-4. The second team they faced was Warsaw, and be- cause of a few tough brakes the Blazers were defeated with a score of 1-2. The Blazers per- formed above their in- itial hopes. They went further in the final tour- nament than anyone had expected. Individual Awards were given to several of the players. Senior Kraig Pringle was voted the MVP by his teammates. He led the team with a .389 batting average. He scored 29 runs, had 8 doubles, 1 triple, and 4 home runs. Senior Dave Miller won the Best Mental Attitude award. Senior Will Ertel got the pitching award. He had a 10 and 3 record, win- ning 5 of the 6 games that the team won in tournament play. Ertel also received the schol- arship award. Lastly, Se- nior Jamie Ianigro won the defensive award. THROWING HIS WINNING CURVE is captain and senior pitcher, Willie Ertel. 164 BASEBALL Record SENIOR BRAD GUDE makes the catch for the Blazers. WITH STRENGTH AND ACCURACY, junior Ron Krause fires to first to nail the runner. SENIOR CATCHER, KRAIG PRINGLE, “Officer Pringle” as he is known, prepares to throw out another stealer. FIRST ROW: Manager Dan Kauffman SECOND ROW: Tony Russo, Jason Phillips, Mike Cosentino, Brad Gude, Coach Ric Menchinger, David Miller THIRD ROW: Ron Krause, Jamie Ianigro, Jason Pilarski, Nick Eppert, Head Coach Mike Lutz, Brian Bailey, Kraig Pringle, Mike Castelman, Coach Rich Toth FORTH ROW: Craig Foy, Will Ertel Varsity Baseball Home Game Opponent 5 Marian 8 9 St. Joe 0 4 Northridge 1 7 Fairfield 5 11 Portage 8 10 Northwood 5 4 Penn 2 3 Concord 5 8 Wawasee 2 10 Clay 7 4 Memorial 1 2 East Noble 1 2 Marian 3 7 Mishawaka 4 2 Adams 3 5 Washington 1 6 Riley 1 8 LaSalle 1 8 M. C. Elston 7 5 Oakwood 2 4 Oak wood 7 6 Penn 10 2 Clay 3 5 Memorial 11 8 Mishawaka 4 1 Valparaiso 5 15 Goshen 6 Sectionals 3-0 Regionals 2-0 Semi State 1-1 BASEBALL 165 Struggling FIGHTING FOR CONTROL, sophomore Shawn McCuen does some pushing and shoving with a Clay- player. UVI7 e lost a lot of good seniors last year and we will need ▼ ▼ to work very hard to keep a competitive spot in the league.” Junior Marcus Weldy said of the challenge of this years soccer team. The boys soccer team was definitely a challenge. They lost a lot of experienced players but the have skilled players to fill the spaces. Junior Adam Carter stated, “I think we have the same amount of skill. How well we do depends on what we do with that skill.” The season could also be called dis- appointing. “Many games could have gone either way,” added junior Mark McCoy, “but for some reason it wasn’t usually ours. Some of the best played games ended in close defeats.” Senior Sam Carter explained, “Our frustration level has increased with each loss; it’s quite high right now.” Junior Spence McCaslin further explains, “We out- played the 1 team in the state(St. Joe) but lost to the worst team in the N.I.S.C.” The Blazers ended their season with a record of 7-9-2. The were fortunate enough to be among the final four. They played amongst the best, and the games were good ones! Two of the players were named to the Northern Indiana Conference. Marcus Weldy and Mike Jankowski both re- ceived honorable mentions for their ex- traordinary abilty. Jankowski however had been out with a broken foot, but he came back stronger than ever. MIKE HOSTETLER really uses his head while he's on the field as he displays one of his powerful moves. Home Varsity Soccer Game Opponent 0 Concord 1 2 Penn 2 5 LaSalle 1 0 Warsaw 1 3 Riley 2 2 Plymouth 1 2 Memorial 5 1 Mishawaka 2 1 Adams 5 1 Washington 2 0 St. Joe 1 0 Marian 1 0 Clay 0 0 Griffit 2 7 South Bend Tourney LaSalle 0 2 Warsaw 1 2 Penn 1 1 St. Joe 3 166 BOYS’SOCCER Team Victorious!! BOB WEISS shows the ability it takes to be a goal tender as he saves a tough goal. CRASHING UP THE FIELD, Junior Jason Landrum eyes the ball. FORWARD JUNIOR Marcus Weldy slide tackles a Clay player while Bob Foyle watches. «£ i mm a. i. 1988 Varsity Soccer — (Row 1) Scott Foyle, Chuck Long, Chris Ruskowski, Scott Patton, Chip Ripp, Spence McCaslin, Rob Greenlee, Trevor Perry, Robby Longbrake. (Row 2) Gene Guy, Sam Carter, Chris Cant .ler, Dave Lyon, Bob Weiss, Adam Carter, Marcus Weldy, Bob Foyle, Bill Halsey, Shawn McCuen. (Row 3) Asst. Coach Scott Hagadorn, Burkhart Kalbfleisch, Jason Landrum, Mark McCoy, Eric Frey, Coach Dale Stoltzfuss, Kirk I ovell, Mike Hostetler, John Stout, Brad Murphy, Asst. Coach Mehrel Zehre, Manager Judy Robinson. (Row 4) Mike Jankowski, Eric Rudin, Sumon Chaudhuri, Matt Freed, Eric Gillion, Andrew Hagopian, Eric Mussleman, Ed Borneman, Shawn Hochstetler, Eric Jackson. BOYS’ SOCCER 167 Here To Stay Girls Softball went into the season anticipating the best. They knew they had the tal- ent and all it was going to take was performing to their best ca- pabilities. And they did just that, finishing the season with the best record ever in Central’s history, topping their previous record of 16-5. Throughout the season, Dawn Hoover made up for the loss of the pitcher Niki Williams who had injured her back in the War- saw double header. Hoover car- ried a personal record of 12-1. After William’s recovery, she fin- ished her season with a 8-2 re- cord. These fine varsity pitchers led the Blazers to a 20-3 record. The pitching was not the only strong point of the team. Defen- sively, the Blazers had a fielding adverage of 930%. The Blazers offensively, also had a productive season and finished offensively with a season of 315%. One of the goals of the players Varsity- Softball Home Game Opponent 8 Penn 9 Elston 5 Northridge 2 Concord 10 LaSalle 26 Warsaw 11 Warsaw 2 Riley 10 Memorial 6 Washington 0 St. Joe 7 Adams 10 Goshen 6 Mishawaka 14 Northwood 7 Marian 13 Clay 9 North ridge 13 Hamilton Sectional 4 Goshen 1 Concord 1 Northridge Season Ends was to win the Northern Indiana Conference. That goal came true with their victory over Mishawa- ka with a score of 6-1. They com- pleted the N.I.C. with a record of 9-0. This is the first time that a team has ever gone undefeated to hold that N.I.C. title. To start sectionals off the Blaz- ers had a draw of Goshen and defeated the Redskins with a score of 4-1. They then moved on the the semi-finals against Con- cord. The Blazers turned the ta- bles on the Minutewomen, who had previously beaten them in regular season. After that victory, they advanced to the Sectional Finals against Northridge, who they had beaten twice before in regular season. But things “fell” for the Blazers. With the bases loaded, two outs, and Central up by one, a chinker over first base allowed two runners to score leaving a tearful score of 2-1. Even though the team was not as successful as they would have wanted to be they still should be proud of what they did accom- plish. They proved that Central softball is here to stay. There were certain individuals that were rewarded with their ex- traordinary talents. These indi- viduals were named to the North- ern Indiana Conference team. Tina Dibley, Kelly McGinn, Shelly Kiser, and Dawn Hoover were named to the first team and Tina Helton was named to the second team, a very well deserved honor. LOOKING COOL in the left, freshman Jennifer Kern closes in on a line drive. IN THE WIND-UP, Junior Dawn hoover, prepares to fire. Angie Lightfoot anticipates the play. : 168 SOFTBALL With Record Best HIGH FIVE! Tina Dibley and Shelly Kiser celebrate after swamping another team. CONCENTRATING ON THE MIT, Sophomore Deana Jackson looks for a strike. WITH A DETERMINED LOOK on her face, Senior Kelli McGinn waits, ready to explode. GROUND: Jennifer Artley, Karen Hostetler, Melinda Burger. SEATED: Kelli McGinn, Cassandra Mayger, Stacie McGinn. FRONT ROW STANDING: Angie Lightfoot, JJ. Herr, Tina Dibley, Niki Williams, Alii Smith, and Jenny Bails. BACK ROW: Allyse Holtzhousen, Shelli Kiser, Tina Helton, Asst. Coach Bob Souder, Head Coach David Walker, Deana Jackson, Dawn Hoover, Amy Smith. 4 SOFTBALL 169 0?otci t State I1 I Feel The w REACHING FOR the wire, Junior Lance Best outstrides a Washington runner for a victory in the 800. JUNIOR CHRIS EREKSON prepares to hold the lead of teammate Ricky Hence. 63 Varsity Boys Track Elston 64 79 LaSalle 48 99 Clay 28 79 Mishawaka 48 62 Goshen Relay 3rd Memorial 65 63 Riley 64 105 Washington 22 95 Adams 32 84 Warsaw Invite 5th Penn 43 Penn Invite 2nd Sectionals 3rd FIRST ROW: Amy Fuller, Dave Decker, Spencer Calhoun, TJT. Reipich, Sparky McCourt, Scott King, and Amber Eddy. SECOND ROWr: Charles Jemison, Jwan Allen, Tyrone Woods, Chris Reindell, Coach Tom Kurth, David Biddlecom, Rernard Redmond, Damen Warfell, and Scott Mann. THIRD ROW': Marcus Griffin, Doug Decker, I eonard Hardin, Matt Peat, Ricky Hence, Marlon Smith, Sean Meagher, Coach Frank Serge, Coach Wayne Bias, Coach Marshall Sellers, Herman Taylor, Shane Severns, Rick McGlinchey, Bill Lee, Eric Hence, Tom Holt and Chris Erekson. FOURTH ROW: Mike Williams, Bill Bechtel, Jeff Kollat, Nathan Koets, Barry Caldwell, J.R. Shelt, Craig Ramsey, and Rob Talkington. FIFTH ROW: Russel Neitzki, Rob Becker, Chad Peters, Gilligan McBride, Bob Martin, Lance Best, and Jon Bowman. 170 BOYS’TRACK Need For Speed!! SHOWING WHO IS NO. 1, Junior hurdler David Biddlecom, shows a winning form. REACHING FOR that little extra, as a Blazer always does, Junior long jumper Tyrone Woods, soars to a victor)-. The boys track team had a strong dual meet season end- ing 6-3 as their final record. Coach Kurth returned for his fourth year as head coach along with assistant coaches, Marshall Sellers, Frank Serge, and Wayne Bias. The Blazers finished third in the N.I.C. and third in the Sectional. Coach Kurth felt the team had a great season. “It was an outstand- ing season for a very young team.” Coach Kurth says, “I expect great things from the underclassmen next year.” The teams major goal for the season was to win the sectional but injuries to a few of the teams key players prevented them from reaching this goal. In our across town competition with Memorial the boys 400 meter relay team was disqualified by a poor judgement call from the start- er. Bernard Redmond, one of the 400 relay participants, says,“I felt we got cheated. No one saw the cause of the official to disqualify that race. If that wouldn’t of hap- pened we would have won that meet.” The strong events for the Blazer track team were weight events, long jumping, and pole-vaulting. The team was ranked 19TH in the state with 7 players elected in the all conference team. The all conference first team consisted of: John Bow- man — Pole-Vault, Sparky McCord, Jeff Kolatt, Bernard Redmond, and Tyrone Woods — 400 meter relay. The second team honors belonged to: Dan Brekke — Discus and Bob Mar- tin — Shotput. Rob Becker qualified for State in the 1600 meter run. The M.V.P. award was given to the 400 relay team made up of Sparky McCord, Tyrone Woods, Jeff Kollat, and Bernard Redmond. They did a super job for the Blazer track team this year. This years track captains were Juniors Tyrone Woods and Jeff Kollat. These individuals led the team throughout the 88 track year. The Blazer track team had an over- all great season and they have a lot to be proud of. BOYS’TRACK 171 State Runner-up AH The Way Undefeated in the NIC, sectional, regional, and semi-state champs, and second at state — it was an out- standing season for first year coach Dave Whit- taker and the girls tennis team. “We had a goal and worked hard to achieve it. That’s a dif- ficult thing to do,” com- mented Whittaker. The team worked hard together from the first practice in Febru- ary. The freshmen were tough and pushed the upperclassmen to work harder. The upperclass- men provided strong leadership. Coach Whit- taker adds, “We had outstanding leadership from the three senior captains Anne Holdemen, Julie Mus- selmen, and Megan Deputy. I also can’t say enough about the sup- port and leadership we got from the assistant Varsity Girls Tennis Home Game Opponent 5 Goshen 0 1 Munster 4 5 Penn 0 5 Riley 0 Carmel Invite 6th 5 Washington 0 5 Adams 0 Concord Invite 3rd 4 Clay 1 5 Elston 0 Lu Porte Invite 1st 5 LaPorte 0 4 Crown Point 1 5 Memorial 0 4 Northwood 4 Mishawaka 1 Sectional 5 Wawasee 0 5 Fairfield 0 5 Concord 0 4 Northwood 1 Regional 5 Angola 0 Semi-State 3 Marion 2 4 Munster 1 State 3 Bloomington South 2 0 North Central 5 Record 20-2 Coach Jan Riblet.” From the beginning, the factors that helped the team reach that goal are that team members play year-round. They also have good mental attitudes to prepare themselves for the sea- son. Another thing that made the team strong was giving everyone a chance at different po- sitions. This motivated everyone to work harder and it helped everyone improve their game. The team finished with a 20-2 record, their only losses coming from Munster and North Central. When asked about the goals for next year, Coach Whittaker commented, “They’re the same — to win the NIC, place higher at the Carmel Invite, and go back to State. I’m excit- ed for next season.” SENIOR ANNE HOLDEMAN captures the audience as she follows through with a backhand slam. THE VARSITY TEAM watches excitedly as they are awarded 1988 State runners up in Indianapolis. 172 GIRLS TENNIS To Indy!! PLAYING WITH FULL FORCE, Senior Megan Deputy keeps her competition on the run. TWO REPRESENTATIVES of the J.V. tennis team, sophomores Tricia Steede and Valerie Manos pose with Coach Dave Whittaker after coming to Indy to support the Blazers. FIRST ROW: Sara Eldridge, Roshanda Jackson, Kathy Cork, Lori Wise. SECOND ROW: Tricia Steede, Ali Yoder, Amy Tumock, Hillary Wells, Allison Wells, Heather Borneman, Amy Helman. THIRD ROW: Angie Fields, Julie Musselman, Sarah Gamber, Eli Leib, Megan Deputy, Megan Hughes, Amy Ransel, Julie Hagedom. FOURTH ROW': Anne Holdeman, Coach Jan Riblet, Valerie Manos, Mary Schwindaman, Coach Dave Whittaker. GIRLS’TENNIS 173 'ZtvUoid IQecvuC r A philosophical sportsman once said, “There are only three ways to get to really know a person: spend two weeks with him on a hunting trip, a weekend on a small boat, or 18 holes on a golf course.” “Our uniforms consists of dress pants, oxfords, and sweat- ers,” explains Chris Fuller. Fuller then continued to comment on a opponent who played in cut off sweats, t-shirt and a baseball cap. However, the team is not all looks and no play. The golf team works long and hard to be the best, despite their record. The Blazer golfers held a record of 6-12. “We worked together, it wasn’t just an individual sport,” says one player. Playing consistently isn’t al- ways the key, though. “It depends on your mentality,” said junior team member John Freeze. Freeze also noted that in order to play a game of golf well you need to have plenty of concentration and patience. Home Varsity Golf Game Opponent 189 Jimtown 234 173 Concord 164 193 Goshen 189 167 Memorial 166 167 Penn 170 374 LaPorte 350 374 St. Joe 351 167 Wawasee 150 186 Adams 168 186 LaSalle 215 159 M. C. Elston 158 159 Mishawaka 168 171 Clay 163 171 Riley 168 170 Washington 168 176 Warsaw 146 176 Goshen 174 Bechwood Tournament 18th Wawasee Tournament 4th Adequette Is SHOWING HIS skills senior Jamie Lindsey follows through strongly. JUNIOR JOHN FREESE checks out the fair way as he sets for the tee-off. 174 GOLF An Advantage LANCE MCMURRAY concentrates as he shoots to escape the ruff. TROY MILLER lines his shot with experience. Varsity Golf-(Front Row) Mike Erickson, Troy Miller, Chris Fisher, Jamie Lindsey, and Dereck Brown. (Second Row) Lance McMurray, Andy Cittadine, Dave Enfield, Coach Dick Light, George Arvanitis, John Freese, and Chris Fuller. GOLF 175 Sectional 2nd Strong Team Varsity Girls Track 66 Elston 50 81 LaSalle 37 80.5 Clay 37.5 74 Mishawaka 26 43 Memorial 75 83 Riley 35 92 Washington 25 79 Adams 38 Mishawaka Relays 6th 56 Penn 62 Sectional Runner-up 176 GIRLS TRACK Isn’t every coaches’ dream not to lose their best players? Well, Coach Garvin Roberson might be considered the luckiest coach at Central. The girls track team has no seniors, which means the whole team will be re- turning next year. For a team who tied for second at sectionals, this is great news. “For being so young we’re doing a great job, we will continue to be strong, and get even stronger in the next couple of years,” states sophomore long distance runner, Anne Esteves. Kendra Morgan, another long distance runner adds, “We couldn’t do it without Coach Roberson. He is con- cerned, not only with one person, but the whole team.” “My personal goal,” explained Coach Roberson, “Is to see that the whole team improves every- day through hard work at prac- tice and at meets.” But, the main focus this year is set on the fresh- man. Said Roberson, “With no seniors on the team, I feel we will become an experienced team be- cause the younger members are having a chance to perform.” In regional action, Marilyn Smith ran the open 400 and qual- ified for state. Anne Esteves ran the 1600 and 3200 races in which she qualified for state and the 1600 meter relay made up of Marilyn Smith, Kendra Morgan, Angie Andrews, and Carmen Ma- con qualified for state. At State, the relay team placed third with a time of 3:56.33, a new Elkhart County record. CONCENTRATING, Michelle Hilar) begins her discus hurl. ALMOST TO THE FINISH LINE, Angie Andrews turns on the speed. SPORTING A DETERMINED FACE, Katie Minzey races toward the finish line. Will Be Back LEAPING HIGH IN THE AIR, Angie Andrews tries to clear the bar. LOOKING ON, CARMEN MACON watches as her time is recorded. FIRST ROW: Jenny Stephenson, Asst. Coach Janet Hostetler, Misha Hart, Korran Mantle, Christy Yoder, Chris Grusczynski, Manager Lynda Porter, Katie Minzey, Michelle Horton, Sheyrl Solomon, Asst. Coach Joe Lee, Elizabeth Howard. SECOND ROW: Marilyn Smith, Julie Tumock, Asst. Coach Doug Brown, Michelle Ramer, Melissa Schott, Christina Thomas, Kendra Morgen, Bobbi Miller, Melissa Ramey, Jennifer Marshall, Sharon Solomon, Head Coach Garvin Roberson. THIRD ROW: Jenny Luce, Anne Esteves, Cinde Ayers, Cyndi Lightner, Angie Feliccia, Marie Albright, Kristie Shalley. FORTH ROW: Michelle Hillary, Meike Wiesenburg, Carmen Macon, Julie Degrofl, Natalie Boren, Kim Hawk. HANDING OFF THE BATON to Christy Yoder, Carmen Macon finishes her quarter. GIRLS TRACK 177 178 SPORTS Scholarships Bob Martin Purdue University Full Paid Nick Eppert Bowling Green State Univer. Full Paid Levon Johnson Indiana University Full Paid Dan Brekke Purdue University Full Paid Jodi Price Murray State 500.00 Nolland Scholarship (V) 100.00 Nolland Scholarship (B) I Tina Dibley Indiana State Univer. (S) Partial (S) 200.00 Nolland Scholarship (V) 400.00 Nolland Scholarship (B) Kim Boyd Ball State (G) Walk On Amy Arnold (SW) Kyrstn Kopke (SW) Butler University 100.00 Dr. Ralph Fergurson 400.00 Dr. Ralph Fergurson Partial It’s time for the 1987-’88 seniors at Central to move on. Some will move on to college, others found out that college just isn’t for them. Some of the outstanding athletes at Central that are graduating this year have been offered schol- arships for their extraordinary athletic talents. The schol- arships range from a full paid scholarship, to entering their sports program on a one year trial basis, a walk-on schol- arship. All of the scholarships are very important, no matter what they are for. Scholarships can be given out in every sport. They are given to deserving athletes with the talent to play on the collegiate level. Some of the athletes receive scholarships from within the state, others will be relocating for nine months in other states. Some of the athletes might even be relocating for twelve months especially when they will be living far away. These seniors will be taking on a task that has a bearing on the rest of their life. They must adapt to a schedule of devoting all of their free time outside of their practices to their academics. This will be very demanding of their time and slipping up could result in a loss of their scholarship. There have been many fortunate seniors that have received scholarships this year. Even if they didn’t receive a full paid scholarship, some are receiving financial aid from the sport’s department at the colleges that will prove to be a sufficient amount to allow them to attend the school. Good luck to all those seniors that have received a schol- arship. The athletic department here at Central feels that everyone that received a scholarship will perform to their potential and hold the scholarship that they have been given. ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS 179 The reason we can look back through memories of our high school year is largely due to area contributions. Without the support of Elkhart busi- nesses there would be no Elkhart Central yearbook. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them not only for placing ads in the Pennant An- nual, but also for their business all year round. Central students are employed by many of the following businesses, and a large majority spend their lunchtimes in the following supportive res- taurants. 180 ADVERTISING 182 ADVERTISING Moore’s Brake Service, Inc. 12IS South Main Street Elkhart, In. 46516 PHOTOGRAPHICS, INC. 520 S. MAIN ELKHART, IN 46516 219-294-2881 ADVERTISING 183 GOOD Gntuifcv, lrri ! If! SANDS REALTY, INC. 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Rita 82 Andresen, Michael 17, 60 Andrews, Angie 102. 176 Armstrong, Jeff 50 Army, James 60 Arnold, Amy 22, 60 Arnold, Marie 76 Arterberry, Melissa 19, 50 Artley, Jennifer 169 Artley, Melinda 60 Artley, Mindy 126 Arvanitis, George 175 Ashley, Wanda 60 Aust, Bobbie 84 Ayers, Cindi 177 B Babcock. John 60 Babcock, Michael 50 Bachtel, Mary 77 Baer, Cathleen 50 Bailey, Brian 50, 165 Bailey. Michael 60 Bailiff, Barbara 76 Bails, Jennifer 60. 61, 169 Baird. Kate 76 Bangtson, Erik 50 Barach, Jeffrey 60 Barb. Jennifer 60,132 Barfell, Darcie 60, 67 Barnes, Dean 60 Barnes, Staci 50 Beatty, Shawne 60 Beber, Kevin 50 Bechtel, Bill 60, 123,170, 205 Becker, Rob 50,170 Beeson, Barb 76 Beeson, Charles 76 Benjamin, Larry 76 Benstein, Martin 76 Bentley, Leslie 50 Berg, Matthew 50 Berger, Melissa 61 Berger. Ruth Ann 84 Berkey, Pat 82 Berry. Leslie 50 Best, Julia 50 Best, Lance 50, 170 Bias, Wayne 170 Bickel, Rebecca 61 Biddlecom, David 50,170, 171 Bier, Leandro 72,104 Bishop, Cheryl 61 Blanchard, Keith 61 Blessing, Christine 50 Blessing, Paul 50 Bloom, Jeff 50 Bloom, John 87 Bogart, David 61 Boles, Robert 61 Bolinger, Brian 50 Bonelli, Anna Marie 50, 125 Boomershine, Diann 61 Boren, Natalie 177 Boren, Nicole 61, 122 Borger, Ralph 50 Borger, Todd 50 Borkholder, Allyson 61 Borneman, Heather 50,173 Bostian, Carri 60, 61 Botts, Kevin 50 Bowman, John 50, 170 Boyd, Kimberly 61 Boyer, Robin 61 Bozzuto, Rachael 50 Brekke, Dan 61, 70.106,112 Brenneman, David 76 Britt, Merliee 76 Brock, Nancy 76 Brown. Cheriisa 50 Brown, Dereck 175 Brown. Doug 177 Brown. Elicia 61 Brown, Janesa 61 Brown, Jeffery 50 Brown, Kika 76 Brown, Lotawski 61 Brown, Shane 50 Brown, Todd 50 Brubaker, Yolanda 61 Buckley. Brent 18, 50 Bucks. Dawn 61 Bucks. John 50 Burger, Melinda 169 Burger, Melissa 205 Busse, Russell 76 C Caldwell, Barry 170 Calhoun, Spence 17,170 Callender, Christine 50 Campacinoli, Lisa 61, 132, Campagnoli, Phil 76 Campon, Tony 50 Cardwell, Tamara 51 Carter, Adam 51 Carter, Samuel 61 Cartwright, Sarah 62 Carver, Joyce 83 Cassady, Sonia 76 Castleman, Michael 51, 165 Caterino, Anthony 62 Cates. Bradley 62 Cavanaugh, Bill 76 Chilcott, Travis 51 Chris, Jamie 104 Christensen, John 51 Chute, Stephanie 62 Cittadine, Andrew 51,97.175 Clark. Bob 76 Clark, Jennifer 62 Clark. Rob 51,97 Clark, Tracy 62 Clayborn, Becky 125 Clayborn. Rhonda 62 Cleveland, Kenneth 51 Cobb, Jacinda 51 Cobb, Justin 51 Coffey. Rachel 62 Coleman. Dana 62 Collins, Dennis 51 Collins, Tricia 62 Congdon, Frank 87 Cook, Brian 62 Cork, Kathy 173 Cork. Kelly 22 Cork, William 62 Corns, David 205 Corns, Dax 51 Cosentino, Michael 51,106, 165 Cosentino, Tom 49, 128 Cothard, Fred 51 Craft, Dewayne 62 Cripe, Jeriann 62 Cripe, Susan 76 Crise. Janette 51 Crise, Sheila 51 Crocker, Aaron 51 Crouch, Kevin 59, 62 Crowfoot, Candy 76 Cryse, Sue 84 Cupery, Charles 62 Cuvo, Kim 51 Cuvo, Tammy 51 D Dabler, Kay 76 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: Howard, and John Stoops. Dander, Michelle 51 Danner, Doletta 125 Daum, Jeanine 51 Daum, Michelle 62 Davis, Angelia 62 Davis, Michelle 51 Davis, Nan 82 Davis, Nicole 125 Debartolo, Andrew 62 Decker, Darren 51 Decker, Dave 170 Decker, Doug 170 Degolier, Jodi 62 DeGroff, Julia 20, 51,177 Dejong, Mark 62 Delks, Angela 62 Demorrow, Darla 62. 132 Demott, Doreen 51 Dempster, William 62 Denton, Adam 51 Deputy, Megan 62.173 Deputy, Mike 48, 205 Dibley, Christine 62 Dibley, Tina 169 Dierickx, Dionda 17 Dolph, Charles 62 Dougherty, Jackie 76 Douwsma, Timothy 62 Dreamer, Scott 62 Dubash, Rustom 51 Duff, Shani 51 Duncan, James 62 Durdella, Rachel 51 Durdella, Rebecca 63 Durfee, Tara 125 Duwe, Sandra 76 E Gloreen Duff, Jamie Yoder, Elizabeth Erlacher, James 76 Ertel, Will 63. 93, 164, 165 Espinoza, John 63 Esteves, Anne 177 Everts, Vera 84, 85 F Feliccia, Angie 177 Fields. Angie 173 Fike, Julie 51 Fireline, Stephanie 51 Fisher, Chris 51,175 Fisher, Melissa 51 Fivecoat, Jerry 76 Flora, Jane 82 Flora, Jeffrey 63 Floyd, Barry 19, 63 Flynn, Tammy 63 Foland, Ted 83 Forbom. Maria 72 Foreman, Sonita 63 Foy, Craig 51,165 Foyle, Robert 51 Frapasella, Anthony 63 Frazier, Michelle 51 Freese. John 52.174, 175 Freeze. Buddy 52 Frey, Elaine 76 Froschauer, Jeffrey 63 Frye, Cheserie 63 Fuller, Amy 170 Fuller, Christopher 52,175 Fuller, James 52 Funk, Nicole 117 Eddy, Amber 170 Edmonds, Christopher 51 Edmundson, James 63 Edwards, Jennifer 63 Ehry, Suzanne 63.104 Eldridge, Sara 173 Enfield, Dave 51, 175 Eppert, Nick 17, 63. 165 Erekson, Chris 51, 170 Erickson, Aaron 51 Erickson, Mike 175 Erikson, Chris 53 Gaither. Kelli 63 198 INDEX Galbreth, Nichole 52 Gamber, Sarah 173 Gardner, Kimberly 63 Garrard. Lynn 76 Gary, Starfa 52 Gates, Yolanda 52 Geideman, Edward 63 Gellert, Joe 63, 106 Geyer, Ron 76 Ghrist. Steven 52 Giglio. Jana 63,132 Gilbert, April 52 Gilbert, Phyllis 84, 86 Gillespie. Tracy 52 Gillon, Eric 52 Ginther, Cara 52 Godshalk. Karen 76 Goff, Penny 52 Gonyon. Terry 52 Gonzalez. Monica 52 Gouker, Ronald 52 Gray, Alice 52 Green, Lisa 52 Greenawalt, Brad 23, 61, 63 Greenlee, James 52 Gregory, David 63 Griffin. Marcus 170 Grimes, Nicole 52 Grove. Tom 76 Gruetzmacher, Dawnette 63 Grusczynski, Chris 177 Grusczynski, Laurie 52 Guantonio. John 63 Gude, Bradley 63, 165 Guy, Gene 52 Gygi, Kathy 63, 132 H Haas, Barbara 52 Hadley, Teresa 63 Hagedorn, Julie 20. 52, 173 Hagopian, Mark 52 Hail. Steven 63 Halsey, William 63 Hapner, Nancy 52 Hardin, Leonard 170 Hardin, Veronica 52 Hardy, Jonathan 52 Harness, Jennifer 118 Harper, Dawn 52 Harris, Dawn 63, 132 Harris, Stacy 18,125 Hart, Bradley 52 Hart, Lori 52 Hart, Misha 177 Harter, Amy 63 Hartman, Mark 64 Hawk, Donald 64 Hawk, Kim 177 Hawkins, Rhonda 52 Heal. Karen 64.120 Heffern, John 64 Helm, Myra 52 Helman, Amy 173 Helman, David 23, 64, 119 Helser, Tiffany 52, 125 Helton, Tina 169 Hemmes, Jeffrey 52 Hence. Eric 52,170 Hence, Ricky 52, 170 Henderson, Jennifer 52,125 Herdman, Jerald 64 Herr, J. J. 169 Hess. Randel 64 Hibel, Stacey 52 Hilary. Michelle 176,177 Hiles. John 52 Hiles, Richard 53 Hill. Deon 64 Hill, Richard 53 Hillman, Heather 53 Hines. Trent 53 Hobson, Scott 53 Hoelyfield. Yolanda 64 Hoffman, Donald 64 Hohman, Renee 53 Holdeman, Anne 20, 23, 64, 92. 172, 173 Holdread. Aaron 53 Hoik, Jorn 72 Holmes, Katherine 53 Holt, Michael 64 Holt, Phillip 53 Holt. Tom 170 Holtzhausen. Allyse 169 Honcharenko, Gina 64 Hongberger, Audra 65 Hooley, Chris 64 Hoover, Dawn 53.169 Hopkins. Heather 53 Hopper, Marcia 84. 85 Hopper. Richard 64 Horne, Angela 53,119 Horne, Chad 65 Hornyak, Kristen 53 Horton, Michelle 177 Hostetler. Janet 177 Hostetler. Karen 169 Hostetler, Michael 18, 65 Housley, Jennifer 65 Housour, Scot 65 Howard, Elizabeth 177 Howard, Rachael 65, 92,132 Hoy, Richard 65 Hufford. Michael 65 Hughes, Bobbi 116 Hughes, Megan 173 Humerickhouse. Rena 78 Hummel, Debra 65 Hunger, Christopher 53 Hunsberger. Britt 53 Huston, Marjorie 78 Hutchison, Tiffany 65 I lanigro, Jamie 65,165 Inque, Hiroshi 65 Irons, Della 65 Irvine, Camille 78 J Jabs. Amy 65, 96 Jabs, Laura 65 Jackson, Amy 53 Jackson, Deana 169 Jackson, Eric 53 Jackson. Marjory 66 Jackson, Rasnonda 125. 173 Jackson, Todd 66 Jankowski, Jamie 205 Jankowski, Michael 66, 116 Jeffers, Kelly 53 Jemison, Charles 170 Jester, David 78 Johansen. Lisa 66 Johnson, Chad 53 Johnson, Kimberley 53 Johnson, Kit 78 Johnson, Nancy 82 Johnson, Robert 78 Jones, Curt 18, 53 Jones, Curt 19 Jones, Shon 109 Jones, Steve 205 K Kalbfleisch, Leonard 53 Kauffman, Dan 165 Kauffman, Scott 53 Keeslar, Leslie 78 Kelly, Anne 66 Kelly. Kimberly 66 Kemp, Lisa 6b Kern. Cynthia 53 Kettering, Richard 66, 132 Keyse, Andrew 21, 66, 93, 97, 130. 134 Kibbe, Laura 53 Kidder, Darlene 18. 66 Kiefer. Anne 66 Kim Patton 19 Kimes, Misschell 66 King. Helen 125 King, Latonya 53 King, Scott 66, 93, 116, 170 Kinkaide, Susan 66 Kirk, Jody 53 Kirts, Kimberly 53 Kiser. Michelle 53 Kiser. Shell! 169 Kitch. Michelle 53 Klemm, Bernhard 53 Klemm, Christine 53 Knepper, Michael 53 Koerting, David 66 Koets, Nathan 108.170 Kollat, Jeffrey 53, 170 Komins, Joe 78 Kopanski. Ann 66 Kopke, Krystn 20, 66. 105 Koppy, Joan 78 Kotick, Elisabeth 66, 92 Koziatek, Kimberly 53 Kozlowski. Denise 53 Krabill, Derek 134, 135 Krabill, Heather 66 Krantz, Kenneth 53 Krause, Ron 53, 165 Krogh, Jason 53, 54 Kronemeyer, Jeff 66, 123 Kurth, Tom 78, 170 Kurtze, Jennifer 66. 92 L Lambdin, Shane 108 Lambka, Genelle 53 Lambo, Renee 66 Landrum, Jason 54 Lanway, James 54 Larkin, Paul 66 Larson, Julie 66 Lee, Bill 54. 121. 170 Lee, Gretchen 54 Lee, Joe 177 Lee. Yun 54 Leek, Shannon 54 Leeth, Karen 78 Lehman. Gregory 54 Leib, Elizabeth 54,173 Leis, George 78 Leonakis, Steph 48 Light. Dick 175 Lightfoot. Angie 169 Lightner, Cyndi 54. 177 Lightner, Michael 54 Lindsey, Jamie 66.132,174, 175 Lindsey. William 66 Lint, Shirley 78 Long, Charles 66 Long, Dena 66 Longacre, Scott 66 Longbrake, Andrew 68 Longnecker, Joseph 54 Lonnerno, Alf 72 Louck, Gregory 54 Lucchese, Ralph 78 Luce. Jenny 177 Ludwig. Jennifer 68 Lunsford, Eric 54 Lutz, Jane 78 Lutz, Mike 79, 165 Lyon, David 68 Lytell, Nichole 68 M Macik, Tony 68 Macon. Carmen 177 Malone, Wanda 68 Mann, Biff 133, 170 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Chris Fisher, Judy Robinson, Stephanie Davis, Matt McCoy, and Jason Stevens. INDEX 199 Mann, Dennis 68 Mann, Lisa 68 Manos, Valerie 18,121, 173 Mantle. Korron 22, 68, 177 Marcum, Renee 68 Mariason, Scott 68 Marker, Kerry 54 Marks. Cynthia 79 Marroquin, Fernando 79 Marshall, Chris 54 Marshall, Dave 68 Marshall, Jennifer 177 Martin, Arthur 46 Martin. Bob 59, 67, 68, 170 Martin, Brice 68 Martin, Kimberly 54 Martz, Michelle 54 Mason, Jenean 79 Masten, Dawn 46 Mathis, Melinda 54 Mathis, Tracey 68 Matteson, Angela 46 Matteson, Ricnard 54 Matthews. Christine 54 Matthews, Kimberly 54 Mattix, Tracey 54.125 er, Cassandra 46,121, 69 McBride. Shawn Gilligan 50, 54, 59, 170 McCabe, Matthew 69 McCartney. Tina 54 McCaslin, James Spence 54 McCaster, Antonette 46 McClellan. Scott 46 McCourt, Evelyn 46 McCourt, Michael 69 McCourt, Sparky 170 McCoy, Mark 54 McCoy. Matt 46, 122 McCuen, Shawn 46 McCullough, Marsha 54 McDowell. Ed 79 McDowell, Sherri 69, 112 McFarren. Holly 46 McGee. Heather 69 McGinn, Kelli 69. 169 McGinn, Stacy 46. 169 McGlinchey, Rick 46, 170 McManimie, Steve 79 McMeekan, Kathleen 54 McMurry, Lance 54, 175 Meagher, Sean 46,170 Medley, James 54 Meiser, Denise 54 Melkus, Lanee 46 Mellendorf, Eric 46 Mellinger, Nicole 54, 118 Menchinger, Ric 165 Mendez, Joseph 54 Menzel, Cheryl 79 Merritt, Angela 54 Messick, Michael 54 Messick, Randi 69 Messick, Sadie 46 Messier, Ronald 54 Method, Monica 21,69 Middlestadt, Joel 46 Mikev, Tamara 54 Miles. Dwoyne 54 Miller. Bobbie 54, 177 Miller, Brenda 46 Miller, Brent 69 Miller. Charles 54 Miller, Claudia 55 Miller, Cory 69 Miller, David 69, 92, 97, 165 Miller, Kurt 46 Miller, Randall 79 Miller, Ryan 55 Miller, Sondra 69 Miller. Tammy 55 Miller. Troy 46. 175 Million, Julie 69 Million, Robert 23, 83 Millsaps, Shonda 23, 69 Milnes, Patrick 55 Minichillo, Lisa 55 Minichillo, Lucy 79 Minichillo, Robert 81. 83 Minx, Christpher 46 Minzey, Katie 55, 176, 177 Misener, Heather 55 Mishkin, Maggie 69, 96 Mitchell. Julie 69 Mitchell, Laura 69, 77, 82 Mitschelen, Michelle 69 Mohr. Aaron 46 Moniot, Danielle 55 Monjon, Kenton 79 Montgomery, Jeremy 55 Moore. Jennifer 69 Moore, Marilyn 79, 110 Moore, Timmy 46 Mora, Maria 46 Moreland, Carolyn 79 Moreno, Mark 69, 120 Morgan, Kendra 46,177 Morris. Jack 46 Morris, Moira 84 Morris, Richard 46 Morse, Raquel 55 Moton, Detrick 46 Mucha, Scott 69 Muffley, Carl 46 Muhlnickel, Don 79 Mulgrew. Michael 55 Mullins, Ed 69 Murphy, Ann 46 Murschel, Matthew 46 Musselman, Julie 69. 93,123, 173 Myers, Barb 46, 55, 125 N Nagy, James 55 Neitzke, Russell 46,170 Newman, James 55 Nicholson, Karen 79 Nicodemus, Kristin 55 Nielsen, Angela 46 Noffsinger, Steven 23, 65, 69, 132 North, Ned 79, 104 o O'Conner, Stacie 46 Oakley, Heather 55 Oblinger, Rodney 46 Olson, Juli 46 Olson, Kristin 69 Ong, Kevin 80, 121 Osmon, Marie 84 Ott, Deeann 46 Ott, Traci 55. 122 Overmeyer, Anne 80 P Packingham. Tonia 46 Padgett, Jason 69 Page, George 46 Paolillo, Lisa 69 Papa, Devon 69 Papa. Sharon 80 Parker, Eric 55 Parker, Kelsey 46 Parnin, Philip 55 Parulski, Stan 55 Patterson, Scott 69 Patton, Kim 55, 125 Paulus, Tina 69 Peat, Matt 170 Pedler, Michael 46 Peffley, Michelle 46 Pegues, Demetrius 69 Pegues, Demias 46 Perry, Connie 46 Perry, Jantha 46 Perugini, Jacquelyn 55 Peters, Chad 55, 170 Peterson, John 70 Petty. Bill 46 Pfeiffer, Deborah 70 Phillips, Amanda 70 Phillips, James 46 Phillips, Jason 55, 56,165 Phipps. Dennis 80 Pickrell. Angela 70 Pilarski, Jason 53, 55, 165 Pilmore, Colleen 46 Pilmore, Patrick 55 Pinkowsky, Tracey 70 Pittman, Melinda 55 Plaisted, Jason 55 Pletcher, Lesley 55 Pletcher, Patricia 80 Porter, Lynda 177 Poth, Lori 46 Pratcher, Avonn 55 Pratcher, Shon 70 Price, Jodi 70, 105 Price, Steve 70 Pringle, Kraig 70, 165 Procaccino, Patricia 46 Pulliam. Katherine 55 Purciarele, Amy 55 Putt. Richard 46 Putt. Stephanie 70 Q Quarandillo, Kimberly 70 R Rabbit. Joe 55 Rader, Erika 46 Ramer. Michelle 55, 57,128, 177 Ramey, Melissa 55, 177 Ramey, Vanessa 55 Ramsey, Craig 46, 48, 170 Ramsey, Eric 0 Ramsey, Leland 70 Randolph, Lisa 55 Ranschaert, Jeremy 46 Ransel, Amy 55. 173 Rarick, Myrna 80 Ray, Melinda 70 Ray, Valerie 46 Read. Shelly 70 Reber, Kim 55,113 Reber, Shonne 82 Recchio. Nick 46,128 Reda, Heather 55 Redd. Margaret 85 Redmond, Benard 56, 170 Reed, Tracey 56, 125 Reese. Crystal 46 Reese, James 46 Reglein, Amy 56 Reich, Robert 56 Reindl. Chris 116, 170 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: (from top to bottom) Julie Hagedorn, Melissa Spencer, Jill Talkington, Julie DeGroff, Allison Wells, and Lisa Minichillo. 200 INDEX ) Reipich, T. J. 170 Rembert, Shannon 126 Replogle, David 46 Replogle, Lisa 71 Reynolds. Daniel 56 Reynozo, John 56 Riblet. Jan 173 Riblet. Jonathan 71 Rice. Douglas 71 Rice. Shannon 46,107 Richardson, Jennifer 56 Richardson, Marsha 56 Riggle. William 56 Riley. Janet 80 Riley. Melinda 46 Rinehart, Donna 46 Rinehart. Susan 56 Rininger, Nicole 46 Roberson, Garvin 80. 177 Robertson, Beth 80 Robinson, Jewell 103 Robinson, Judy 46. 47 Robinson, Kelly 54, 56 Roderick. Karen 56 Rodino. James 71 Rodino, Jeffery 56 Rodino. Jennifer 46 Rodriguez, Candice 46 Rody, David 71 Rogers. David 46 Rogers. Joseph 46 Rohrer, Danielle 56 Rose, Pamela 46 Rose, Steven 46 Ross. Deborah 46 Rossi. Steve 80 Rouch. Brenda 71 Row, Andrew 71 Rowe. Amy 46 Rowe. LariAnne 20. 46 Rush, Rachelle 19 Rush, Rachele 71 Rushing. Janet 71 Ruskowski, Chris 128 Russell. Chad 46 Russo. Tony 165 Russo. Victor 56 Ruszkowski. Chris 46, 49 Rutkowski, Daniel 56 Ryman, David 46 Rynski, Lisa 71 S ■ Safdy, David 56 Sage. Paul 46 Sample, James 56 Sample, Jason 46 Santos, Fernanda 72 Sarber, Aaron 71 Saunders, Daniel 46 Saupe, Rodney 48 Scalise, Anne 56 Schenk. Peggy 84 Scheuring, Margaret 56 Schlabach, Kenneth 71 Schlenther, Gary 71 Schlenther, Sheriy 48 Schooley, Leslie 56 Schott. Melissa 48, 177 Schrock. Heather 56 Schrock, Lisa 71 Schultz, Daniel 71 Schultz, Gerald 80 Schultz, Judy 82 Schumaker. Eugene 48 Schweinler, Clair 48 , Schweinzger. William 56 ■ Schwindaman, Mary 48.173 Schwindaman, Michael 73 Scott, Eugene 56 Scott, Tyson 48 Searcy, Craig 73 Sellers, Marshall 80,170 Serge, Frank 170 Severns. Chance 56 Severns, Shane 170 Sexton, James 56 Shalley, Kristie 177 Shannon, Dale 18, 95 Shannon. Lloyd 73 Shaum, Michael 56 Shaw. Earl 56 Sheaf, Carrie 73 Sheaf, Ronald 56 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: (clockwise) Brad Cates, Anne Holdeman, David Koerting, Brad Greenawalt, Ed Wickert, and David Helman. Shearer, Mikel 56 Sheline, Timmie 80 Shelly. Ted 48 Shelt, Dawn 56 Shelt, J R 48. 170 Shepard, Patrick 48 Sheppard, Dorrene 56 Sherk, Betty 80 Sherven, Marilyn 73 Sheuring, Sandy 86 Shoemake, David 80 Shook, Christopher 48 Shuff, Jonathan 56,127 Sigsbee, Brett 56 Sigsbee, Michael 73 Siler, Karen 81 Simpson, Jeremy 48 Sippy, Bradford 56 Slack, Dawn 73 Slagle, Tammy 48 Slaughter, Robert 79, 83 Slessman, Andrew 48 Slessman, Lori 56 Slusher, Scott 56 Smith. Alii 169 Smith, Amy Jo 56, 169 Smith, Bobbi 48 Smith, Buffy 48 Smith, Charles 81 Smith, Kevin 81 Smith. Kim 73, 95. 104 Smith, Lashon 56 Smith. Marilyn 48. 177 Smith, Marlon 45, 48, 170 Smith. Matthew 56 Smith. Michele 57.118 Smith. Randy 73 Smith, Rhonda 48 Smith. Stacy 48 Smith, Stan 121 Smucker, Janice 81 Smucker, Lois 81 Snead, Charles 57 Snyder, James 73 Snyder, Jennifer 23 Solomon, Neville 57 Solomon, Sharon 48, 177 Solomon, Sheryl 177 Sommer, Lori 73 Sorg, Paul 48 Souder, Bob 169 Sousley, Sean 57 Southworth, Kris 81 Sova, Angela 20, 57,122 Spangler, Barbara 48 Speas, Gina 48 Spencer, Aaron 73 Spencer, Melissa 57 Spivey, Sondra 73 Spratt, Jamie 48 Stahl, Michael 73 Stahly, Kendra 57, 124, 125 Staltari, Salvatore 73 Stanford. Paul 73 Statler, Kristi 73 Steede. Tricia 18, 48, 173 Steltner, Mary 73, 132 Stephens, Tina 48 Stephenson. Jacob 48 Stephenson, Jennifer 48 Stevens, James 73 Stevens, Jason 48 Stevens, Mary 48 Stewart, Leo 73 Stewart, Magett 73 Stewart, Robert 73 Stillson, Philip 81 Stiver, Merridith 48 Stoll, Mario 48 Stoltz, Joy 57 Stone, Jeff 73, 96 Stone, Noelle 48, 49 Stoops, Cynthia 77. 82 Stork, Jared 48 Stouder, Audrey 86 Stout. Jason 20, 57 Stout, Jennifer 73 Stout, John 48 Stover, Jane 81 Strauss, Jennifer 48.125 Streeter, Barbara 57 Streeter, Michael 57 Streib, Susan 73, 92, 135 Streicher, Dawn 57 Streicher, Tracy 73 Streiff, Shawn 48 Stringfellow. Jeremy 48 Strukel, Kimberly 48 Stutzman, Terrv 73 Subramanian, Sumathi 67, 73 Subramanian, Sumi 96 Suggs, Earnest 49 Sullivan, Jason 49 Surface, Ann 57 Swald, Wendi 49 Sweet, Dawn 57 Sweezy, Lynda 49 Swinehart, Anthony 73 Szucs, Michael 57 T Talkington, Jill 57 Talkington, Rob 170 Tanner. Thomas 49 Tapp, Kirk 49 Taylor. Cary 74 Taylor. Herman 74,170 Taylor, Jennifer 74 Taylor. Jessica 49 Tefft, David 49. 103 Thilman. Michael 49,114 Thomas, Anita 111 Thomas, Christina 49, 177 Thomas. Clarence 49 Thompson, Jason 49 Thompson, Matthew 49 Thorton, Rodney 74 Timmins, Tammy 57, 125 Todt, Angela 57 Tolliver, Divonna 57, 125 Toth, Rich 165 Tran, Thu Ha 74 Tredway, Edward 57 Trosper, John 74 Trosper, Ronna 57 Trotter, Jeffrey 49 Troupe, Brenda 74 Trout, Jennifer 49 Trout. Michael 57 Trout, Ned 81 Troyer. Michael 57 Troyer, Sandy 125 Troyer, Stephanie 49 True, Barbara 77, 82 Tully, Jon 57 Turnock, Amy 17, 173 Turnock, Julie 57.177 y Valdez, Kelli 49 Valentijn, Nico 81 VanderReyden, Kristina 57 VanderVen, Phillis 81 VanDonk, Trina 57 VanKirk, Randall 57 Vanover, Samatha 74 Vantine, Mitchell 49 Voelker, David 74 Vollmar, David 81 Vonoehren, Steph 49 W Waggoner, Linda 84, 85 Wagner, Andrea 57 Wagner, Eric 74 Wagner, Trina 74 Walker, David 169 Walker, Randall 57 Wallace, John 49 Ward, James 74 Ward, Jennifer 49, 104 Warfel, Damon 49.170 Wargo, Bernadette 49 Wargo, William , 74 Warkentin. Janell 57 Warkentin, Leland 49 Warren, Stephanie 74 Warrick, Karen 57 Warrick, Phyllis 81 Wastell, Janine 72, 74, 135 Waterman, Kristin 49. 125 Watson. Daniel 57 Watson, Sharon 81 Weaver, Corey 49 Webster. Stacy 74 Weise, Brandon 58 Weise, Nicole 117 Weiss, Christine 49 Weiss. Robert 74 Weldy, Marcus 57 Wells, Allison 57, 173 Wells. Hillary 173 Weity, Renetta 57, 96.121 Wenzel. Mindy 74 West. Chris 57 West, Tony 57 Wetzel, Mindy 97 Wetzel, Ronald 81 Wetzel, Toni 81 Whalen, Tony 74 INDEX 201 Whisler, Renea 57 Whisman, Kathy 57 White. Larry 57 Whitehead. Leanne 49 Whittaker. Dave 173 Wickert, Edward 74 Wiese. Brandon 57 Wiesenberg, Meike 49, 177 Wiley. Ruby 58 Wiley, Ruthie 58 Willey. Pamela 74 Williams, Grant 58 Williams, James 49, 74 Williams, Jennifer 58,125 Williams, Leon 49 Williams, Marjorie 58 Williams. Mike 170 Williams. Nichole 58 Williams. Niki 169 Williams, Sylesta 97 Williams, Yvette 58 Williamson, Melissa 49 Wilson. Darnell 49 Wilson. Deborah 58 Windbigler. Debra 18. 74 Windmfller, Michael 49 Wise, Deborah 19, 74, 96, 125 Wise. Lori 125, 173 Wogoman, Marva 49 Wolfinger, Zachery 58 Woodfin. Judy 49 Woods, Derrick 58, 104 Woods, Katina 49 Woods, Todd 49 Woods, Tyrone 170,171 Workman. Angela 49 Wulliman, Bud 81 Wyatt, Susie 81 Wyman, Richard 74 Y Yeakey. Max 74 Yehle, Craig 58 Yoder, Ali 49. 118, 173 Yoder, Brian 58 Yoder, Christy 177 Yoder. Joel 58 Yoder. Joshua 58 Yoder. Kristie 49 Yoder. Marlene 58, 97 Yohn, Mark 74 Yontz. Leslie 49 York, Sheri 49 Young, James 58 Young. Van 81 Youngquist, Tammy 23 Z Zarria. Renee 49, 97 Zimmerman, Marie 49 202 INDEX INDEX 203 DEE-JAYS ARE IMPORTANT to dances, and these two are a common sight at Central's dances. All that remains of the year are memories, memories of times both good and bad spent with friends in school and out of school. Assem- blies, teachers, dances, music, sports, the play and musical, etc., all added to these memories. Some of the highlights of the 87-88 year included the Lady Blue Wave remaining undefeated, Girls’ Tennis receiving the State runner-up trophy, and Mangy staying at home yet another year (making it seven in a row). The choir placed eighth in state competition, while the orchestra placed fifth at Indy. The band received a first at district contest breaking the wall through to regionals. We all ap- preciated the installation of the Pepsi machine by the student council and all the other new additions to the school. We would like to give special thanks to Stephanie Chute for all the time and effort she put in de- signing the cover for this book. You did a great job!! As you close the last few pages of this Pennant Annual, remember all the fun you’ve had that made this year Too Good To Forget and look forward to another exciting year next year. 204 CLOSING TOO OO01 , TO S?OB.«fl2Tf |if BOTH MEMORIES AND FUTURE DREAMS fill the minds of graduates Melissa Berger and Bill Bechtel on the walk to graduation. SOPHOMORES Steve Jones, David Corns, Jamie Jankowski, and Mike Deputy sleep soundly in the auditorium while visions of being upperclassmen dance in their heads. CLOSING 205 206 207 san angelo, texas