New Prairie High School - Prairie Life Yearbook (New Carlisle, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1984 volume:

COUGAR LEGEND The 1984 Prairie Life Staff would like to bring to you the Cougar Legend. Through years the Cougar Legend has matured great- ly No one really knows what the Cougar Legend is — one only feels the effects of the Legend. As you look through the sixteenth edition of Prairie Life, you will become familiar with effects of the Cougar Legend, such as the desire for learning, sudden outbursts of spirit, happiness, joy, sadness and the ambition to win not only in sports but in life. flB We, the Prairie Life Staff, hope you enjoy Cougar Legend, 1984 . m' Table Of Contents 18 53 81 88 130 r Administration Clubs Sports........ Special Events Classes Advertising In Memory Of Dale Cavin MYSELF Dale Cavin May 21, 1982 Essay, Mrs. Deer If I could be anyone in the world, I would be myself. Because I am proud for what I have done. I can handle whatever the Lord does to me. I have handled being hit by a car, cancer, I can take more than what some could take. I love what I have done in my life. I might die tonight, but I live it to the fullest. 4 6 Conquering Dreams 9 10 13 14 - 16 Administration Dr. Keith Powell. Superintendent School Board Members Standing Walter Gesse. vice presidents Carl Meyers. Seated Pam Anderson; Fran McMillan, president; Geraldine Tolbolski. secretary. Mrs. Anna John. Librarian Mrs. Judy Adnson. secretary Mrs. Margeret Ulrich, treasurer Cafeterians: Gladys McCleland. Joyce Pickett. Nancy Osborne. Gloria Neff. Gary Barnes. Phyllis Kratz. Keeping the school running smoothly has been the goal of the New Prairie Ad- ministrative staff. The administration put a large amount of time and energy for the well-being of the student body. While the work of the janitors and cooks was obvi- ous, much work was accomplished be- hind-the-scenes by the authorities”. The dedication and willingness displayed by the administrative staff has proven to be Custodians: irv Andrysiak. one of the most essential factors of the Jeanne Jones. Steve Hire. Ruth Cougar Legend Hennen. ° Custodians: Gary Bee. Mildred Tanner. Phil McLoughin 19 Mr Frank Rokosz Mr Bill Hasdton Foreign language studies Mrs. Sandra Thomas 21 Home Economics Debbie and Jim tie the knot. Mrs. Debra Varga Headed by Mrs. Debbie Varga and Mrs. Pat Lynch, the home economics department has been one of the most informative and most essential sequence of education. Among the classes of- fered have been foods, consumer Ed.. Interper- sonal Relationships, and Singles and Family Living. This department has dealt with the reality of liv- ing without or with the family unit. Mrs. Pat Lynch J Who will catch the bouquet? 22 23 Business Mr fcd Hamilton Mrs Wynelle Hughes Mr Max Haag Students who were motivated toward careers in the business field took courses in the Business Department. Among the classes involved in the Business Department were basic busi- ness, marketing, accounting, beginning and advanced typing and shorthand. For the advanced students, a two-hour business lab was offered. Mr Tim Moffitt Building the future. What are the margins? Friends till the end. Michelle is learning new skills. Hard at work Stick ’em up! Mrs Karen Lindley Mr. Mike Powers Mrs Kathy Feltz Mr Rande McCammack Math has many different aspects. Some math is serious and straight-forward, other math is abstract and intangible. At New Prairie, the first year or two of math taught students the general principles and functions of math. With later years expanding upon these princi- ples. The New Prairie math department has helped students understand math will help them in any future profession. : 31 i 26 Mr Dave Washburn Cheerleaders showing patriotism. hall Award winners. Band Officers: Jeff Robinson, director; Mr. Richard Sprague. Lori Szylagi. Mary Casper. Cindy Norris. Leaders Chorus Officers: Jeff Robinson. Mr. Larry Dodd. Shelly Baker. Cindy Norris. Beth Hochstetler. Dawn Hochstetler. Mr. Jack Calhoun Mr. Keith Kauffman Science Mr. Jim Woolsey Showing students how to learn was the New Prairie Science Department by using both bookwork and the laboratory. The science courses offered the basics as well as advanced study that may be needed in future years. The ambition to learn in our highly advanced scien- tific world was just another version of the Cou- gar Legend. So this is chemistry. 28 29 Social Studies Mr George Olson Mrs Barbra Sandburg Mr. Blame Gamble Today's happenings are tomorrow's history lesson. By re- flecting upon the history of the work and our nation, we learned the basics of our present status of governmental activity. Social Studies was a program basically designed to tutor students in subjects like U.S. History, Government, and Eco- nomics. but it also included psychology and sociology which are the examination of man’s reactions to society and social classifications. Mr. Ron Colborne 30 Industrial Arts Mr. Harry Toleman Working hands-on” has been the way that the Indus- trial Art classes have taught the students new skills. In these classes, students learned more about wood, metal, and electronics. This experience gave students a chance to appreciate the work which goes into planning and build- ing different projects. Mr. Randy McGriff 32 Agriculture Mr. Don Thomas Attentive Students As the world has grown, America has needed more food, which has been where agriculture comes in. Ag class has taught students to seed, to cultivate, and to harvest crops as well as how to maintain machinery. Another major part of agricultural learning has been the judging of livestock and plants. With the offered education, students have begun to plan their future as competant farmers. Voice of knowledge FFA Leadership 33 Mr. Mike Jennings They are all camera shy. Drive, determination, and skill has been what the New Prairie Physical Education Department has stood for. By taking such courses as health, life- saving. and gym, students learned the importance of the physical aspect of life. This portion of the Cou- gar Legend has taught Cougars to be healthy in both mind and body. 34 Music Row I: Jenny Lucas. Melissa Martin. Mitzi Lindsey. Nancy Lindsey. Lori Szilagyi. Jeni Dudeck. Row 2 Lacreta Bays. Mary Casper. Wendy Farthing. Shelly Modjeska. Shelly Baker. Jenny Baginski. Kim Stafford, Tami Stephens. Jodi Stayback. Janice Vice. Karl Conjalka. John DeGroote. Missi Stayback. Kathy Wallace. Tim Collins. Elaine Kmiec. Todd Baughman. Gloria Shea, Debbie Flattoff. Claudette Jacobs. Sam Baughman. Jeanne Miller. Kim Rosentreater. Kelly Barnes. row 3: Jayne Kulasa. Scott Dickson. Jerry Worthinton, Craig Clark. Rich Gartener. Doug Curl. Don Nelson. Lon Ebert. Kim Seeley. Jeff Stahl. Russ Meyer. Brad Cooper. Gret Smith. Brenda Barnes. Jeff Fetterer. Steve Olson. Mitch Hooten. Cory Hooten. Pat McGuire. Anne Murphy. Joni Cavinder. Monique Dudeck. Debbie Smith. Richard Sprague. Director. Sue McDaniel. Carol Kafka. Row 4: Rosanne Morehouse. Cindy Norris. Jeff Robinson. Mike Gorski. Lorrie Vermilyer. Lori Szymanski. Don Curl. Todd Harshman. Paul Scott. Doug Glon. Paul Tushinski. Kelley Miles. Melanie Hancz. Julie Yuhouse. Chris Zygmont. Tim Will. Jack Kessler. Raelene Kennedy. Andrea Carter. Wendy Wind. Barb DePoy. Erin Jedrzejewski. Heath McVay. row 5: Jeff Skiver. Tom Owens. Tom Miles. Dan Oliver. Darrin Hanson. Brian Keen. Tim Fetterer. Brian Tobloski. Terry Wind. Paul Adams. Gene Zilske. Joe Allegrette. Connie Stayback. Ed Hooten. Phil Sayles. Greg McCarty. Jamie Jurkowski. Jim Wright. Brett DeVos. Carl Holt. Mr. Larry Dodd Mr. Richard Sprague Providing both educational and enjoyable exper- iences were the N.P. Music Departments. Led by Mr. Larry Dodd, the choir allowed students to express themselves through their voices. A Capella, concert and Swing Choir all displayed the effort and the feeling the students put forth in their music. Band, directed by Mr. Rick Sprague, allowed students to express themselves with musical notes through their various instruments. Whether in marching, concert, or jazz band, students learned true appreciation of all types of music. 35 Row I: Don Curl. Brad Cooper, blame Kmiec. Jenny Baginski. Paul Tushinski, Jerry Worthington. Doug Curl. Row 2. Tom Owens. Heath McVay. Paul Scott. Russ Meyer. Richard Sprague. Karl Conjalka. Brett DeVos. Don Nelson. Todd Harshman. Steve Olson. Jeff Robinson. Chris Zygmont. Jeff Fetterer. Cory Hooten. Greg Smith. Scott Dickson. Brian Tobolski. Row I: Terill MacMillan. Lisa Arkuszewski. Lisa Kennedy. Ron Schnick. Cindy Norris. Jeff Robinson. Row 2 Loretta Roda. Mark Irwin. Heidi Banholzer. Martha Mangold. Ed Hooten. Shelly Baker. Paul Scott. Jeff Skiver. Brian Harris. Lisa Osborn. Row I Julie Geary. Lisa Arkuszewski. Jenny Hostetler. Shelly Welch. Lori Miller. Denise Winter. Don DeMeyer. Myron Ward. Sherry Butler, Tina Jankowski. Wendi Rogowski. Sandy Freestone Row 2: Ann Horvath. Lisa Kennedy. Debbie Johnson. Carolyn Hayes. Ron Schnick. Terrill MacMillian. Wayne Boal. Lorri Vermilyer. Tammy Halter. Beth Hochstetler. Jodi Cavinder. Renee Sternitzke Row 3. Tammy Modjeska. Karen Kessinger. Martha Mangold. Shelly Baker. Carol Kafka. Scott Lenig. Paul Scott. Jeff Robinson, Ed Hooten. Brian Harris. Sue Pallo. Leslie Lode. Chris DePoy. Amy Szilagyi. Mr. Dodd Row 4: Lisa Osborn. Cindy Norris. Loretta Roda. Cindy Mroczkiwicz. Amy Fultz. Frank Harrell. Shawn McDaniel. Steve Bradley. Mark Irwin. Jody Rose. Tracy Rhine. Dawn Hochstetler. Heidi Banholzer. Lisa Jankowski Row I Tina fcbersol. Carina Dopieralski. Wendi Farthing. Wendi Zigler. Jenny Dudeck. Heidi Robinson. Roxanne Washaluski. Julie Senne. Debbie Morros. Jenny Bolinger. Theresa Johnson. Mr. Dodd. Row 2. Deserc Crane. Carrie Hooper. Jenny Baginski. Theresa Borkowski. Robin Ruggles. Carol Fries. Dawn Lurson. Mike Hooten. Homer Wood. Scott Bueher, Kelly Sims. Amy Martinez. Dena Young. Joni Cavinder. Evelyn Barrett Row 3: Kim Musgrave. Missy Dudeck. Jenny Worthington. Chris Crick. Margret Doane. Tammy Laymen. Michelle Gall. Brad Cooper. Scott Carol. Art Newkirk. Regina Grail. Kisha Jorgenson. Chris Pokuta. Amanda Kent. Chris Resetar Row 4: April Wright. Julie Wykoff. Jodi Johnson. Tina Wolfe. Ruth Heminger, Brenda Rosentreter. Scott McQueen. Tim Spear. Dave Pallo. Chris Harrell. Kim Kliene. Jenny Marcum. Kristy Sabinas. Shannon Shaw. Annette Bradburn. Holly Risner 37 Prairie Life Row I: Jenny Dudeck. Mary Casper. Kelly Starnes, Debbie Scott. Jenny Fisher. Melissa Martin. Row 2-. Angie Benjamin. Peggy Hayhurst. Chris Resetar. Laura Kazmierzak. Mr. Max Haag. Row 3: Jayne Kulasa. Wendie Bogoian. Joe Allegrette, Missy Papai. Roseann Moorehouse. Staffers take a look inside. The 1984 Prairie Life Staff had their work cut out for them as they tried to relate the Cougar Legend as they saw it to other students. The staff worked on new ideas to make Prairie Life, 1984, the best view of New Prairie ever given. Editor-, Kelly Starnes. Assistant Editor; Debbie Scott. Copy Editors; Mary Casper and Muffy Martin. Honor Society Row I; Mrs. Wynelle Hughes. Nadine Conway. Elaine Sachtleben. Sandy Smith. Yvette James. Janette Witte, Jackie Miller. Lisa Osborne. Marlene Arndt. Wendie Bogoian. Wendie Rogowski. Dawn Hostetler. Chris Rhine. Lynn Witte. Mary Casper. Row 2. Jan Kidder. Beth Hochestetler. Michelle Poag. Ann Horvath. Lorrie Toleman. Kelly Clark. Sara. Monica Davis. Aimee Deutcher. Andrea Carter. Peggy Hayhurst. Debbie Hansen. Tracy Rhine. Laurie Oshinski. Row 3= Tom Klosinski, Ted Hamilton. Roseann Morehouse. Leslie Lose. Tammy Bush. Shelly Baker. Wendie Wind. Tammy DeGroote. Dawn Allegretti. Jenne Hochestetler. Pam McLoughin. Melissa Martin. Row 4: Bob Rhine. Chris Blake. Chris Davis. Jeff Fetterer. Bruce Miller. Andy CRowl. Ken Carr. Steve Olson. Joe Rehlander. Don Curl. Russell Rybicki, Scott Lenig. Row 5: Brad Klosinski. Mark Fain. Dan Moryl. John Tadducci. Doug Ladwig. Eric Oritiz. Mitch Mace. Mark Davis. National Honor Society has been a very pres- tigious and rewarding organization made up of students who hold high academic standards. A special zest for being a New Prairie Cougar is found in the Society's members. Outstanding service, leadership, and character were among the qualifications that one must have to be in this portion of the Cougar Legend. Preparing for new members. OEA Row I: Scott Gesse. Carolyn Hayes. Sherry Burnett. Chris Harrell. Mr Max Haag. Row 2 Shelly Ludwig. Shellie Nixon. Lacreta Bayes. Jayne Kulasa. Thresa Jozwiak. Lisa Elkins. Officers: First Row: Shellie Nixon, secretary treasurer; Carolyn Hayes, vice president; Sherry Burnett, president Second Row: Scott Gesse. parliamentarian-. Chris Harrell, historian — reporter; Mr. Max Haag, advisor. To work in the world of busi- ness was the goal of the mem- bers of the Office Education As- sociation. By gathering with oth- ers who have the same objec- tives, students learned through cooperation. Testing their own skills and learning better office standards were two parts of this vocational club. 41 Row I: Paul Miller. Lori Szymanski, Janell Truyart, Laura Serry, Darwin Babcock, Mark Lain. Row 2-. Sara Newsome, Danielle Wykoff. Barb DePoy. Laura Kazmierzak. Donna DePoy. Sandi Brown. Mr. Don Thomas. Row 3: Tony Tarnow. Don McKay. Andy Crowl. Joe Gierke. Jeff Sebasty. Randy Ames. Future Farmers of America had a very interesting year. Along with the usual com- petitions and meetings, they also went to the National FFA convention in Kansas City, made hay, and sold seeds. This year's FFA Chapter was small, with only 18 members, but it held it’s own at judging competitions where it competed with chapters that con- tained as many as 200 members. FFA Officers: Mark Fain, president; Sara Newsome, reporter-. Laura Kazmierzsak. secretary; Tony Tarnow. sentinel, Andy Crowl. vice president; Don Thomas, advisor, absent — Donna Depoy. treasurer. G.S.C. Row I: Andrea Carter, president-, Angela Carter, vice president. Row 2-. Jan Kidder, treasurer-. Wendy Bogoian, public relations; Claudette Jacobs, secre- tary. Row I: Wendie Bogoian. Kathy Vice. Michelle Light. Amber Whitmore. Row 1. Mrs. Debbie Varga. Laticia Snider, Angela Carter. Yvette James. Claudette Jacobs. Row 3 Jan Kidder. Lori Mansfield. Sara Newsome. Andrea Carter. Serving you is a pleasure! Gearing toward aiding the community and provid- ing traditional help for those less fortunate has been the objective of the Girls’ Service Club. Annual func- tions such as Teacher-Buddy Day. bake sales, and food drives have been a small but very important part of the Cougar Legend. 43 Art Club Row I: Melina Ebert. Karen Kessinger. Kathy McGown. Pam Zinn. Chris Resetar. Jenny Fisher. Beth Hochstetler, Row 2 Gina Lapczynski. Phil Jozwiak. Jackie Miller. Shirley Miller. Frank Harrell. Michelle Pytel. Leanne Wickizer. Joe Wilkinson. Row 3: Lou Ann Dixon. Beth Deutscher. Missy Papai. Art Newkirk. Chris Harrell. Michelle Gloss. Jenny Poperailski. Melanie Hancz. Nancy Bernth. Row A Jenny Otter. Dan Lowery. Jim Hardy. Helle Anderson. Rhonda Chlebowski. Carol Gray. Stacy Klosinski. Learning more about art outside of the regu- lar school classes was why the New Prairie Art Club exists. By taking trips to places such as the Chicago Art Institute and the Museum of Conventional Art, the members exposed them- selves to all types of art. These trips and activi- ties made the year enjoyable and educational Officers: Karen Kessinger. secretary-treasurer, Chris Harrell, vice president, Jenny Fislier. president, Kathy McGowan and Michelle Pytel. act. coordinators. French Club First Row: Rod Hoffer. Michelle Gloss. Lorie Miller. Jenny Lucas. Amanda Kent. Denise Witte. Amber Whitmore. Second Row Betsie Kempf. Tina Jankowski. Stephanie Gilbert. Amy Szilaygi. Christine Harrell. Jim Danielson. Jeri Stevens. Laurie Oshinski. Third Row Mr. Dimitri Gloss. Nadine Comway. Karrie Ainsworth. Debbie Scott. Mary Casper. Barb DePoy. Wendy Wind. Tammy Stephens. Fourth Row: Janice Vice. Shannon Shaw. Jana Kennedy. Donna Layman. Laura Glon. Melany Hancz. Brett DeVos Attempting to learn more about French culture was the French Club. Led by their fearless leader, Mr. Dimi- tri Gloss, the French Club had many enjoyable experiences. Two of these were the annual trip to the Purdue For- eign Language Fair and a trip to a French restaurant. Activities such as these helped club members appreciate cultures other than their own. Officers: Mary Casper, vice president; Betsie Kempf. president. Standing: Mi chelle Gloss, treasurer; Mr. Dimitri Gloss, advisor. Debbie Scott, secretary. Spanish Row I — Mrs. Alicia Miller. Denise Oudhus. Gina Lapczynski. Sandy Freestone. Jodi Stayback. Kellie Gumm. Debbie Chebowlski. Becky Fozo. Missy Kolacz. Melissa Martin, Mitzi Lindsey. Debbie Smith. Regina Grail. Genelle Tryaurt. Sue Pemberton. Sean Jonston. Don Nelson. Row 2 Marsha Wilson. Dannielle Wykoff. Heidi Banholzer. Scott Lenig. Dawn Allegrette. Melissa Dudeck. Michelle Gaull. Annette Bradburn. Kisha Jorganson. Kristy Sabinas. Renee Frantom. Dawn Hostetler. Marlene Arndt. Row 3 — Joni Kring. Beth Deutcher. Stacy Klosinski. Ann White. Chris Resetar. George Arndt. Tammy Elkins. Leslie Lode. Kelly Barnes. Cheryl Glassman. Rechelle Kenedy. Diane Dobrzykowski. Nancy Berth. Row 4 Yvonne Litza. Renee Strininski. Missy Papal. Karen Kessinger. LeAnn Witkizer. Kelly Starnes. Debbie Scott. Susie Smith. Wendie Rogowski. Missi Stayback. Michelle Machowiac. Tim Will. Row 5 — Sue Pallo. Anne Murphy. Beth Hostetler. Robert Ames. Danny Edmonds. Greg Murphy. Joe Allegrette. Connie Stayback. Chris Rhine. Learning a foreign language and learning about Spanish culture was the primary rea- son of the Spanish club. Events that take place were the annual meal at the Spanish restaurant and going to the Foreign Lan- guage fair. Tracy Rhine, secretary; Wendi Rogowski. treasurer. Karen Kessinger. vice president; Beth Hostetler, president. Helle Anderson lived with her mother, father, and one sister named Anita in Denmark. While in the United States, or more specifically. New Carlisle, she stayed with the Lesley's. Helle said things are a lot different in Denmark, the classes taken are similar to ours only they aren’t in the same order every day. There are only nine grades and the age range is from 6 to 16. In Denmark there is no school competition. If you want to play a sport you have to be good enough to play for an innercity team. Helle’s favorite classes were P.E. and art. Her future plans are to attend college to become a veterinarian or, she said with a smile, a pilot. When asked what were the major differences between the U.S. and Denmark, Helle had many comments. For instance, the weather is different here. Helle had never before missed school due to snow before this year. In Denmark, drugs are not as popular as they are in the United States. The United States is more fast-paced. In Denmark, people don’t have to have cars to go every place-, they just walk, ride bicycles, or take a bus. Also, the Danish boys are cuter. As in America, unemployment is high, but the divorce rate and teenage pregnancy was lower in Denmark. There was no age limit on alcohol and Danish women have more control. Helle's favorite things in the United States were pigging-out at McDonald’s and Jim Hardy.” Cougar Reporter May I use a typewriter?” I need the computer.” All were common statements heard during sixth hour journalism class, the publishers of the Cougar Reporter. Members scurried to get the final copy typed and ready for paste up. After copy was laid out, the material was stenciled and duplicated — all in time to be distributed before the final dismissal bell of the last Friday of the month to keep Mr. Blaine Gamble sponsor, happy. Editorial Staff: Michcll Geitz. Ken Carr — editor. Kathy McGowan. Aimee Deutscher. Lisa Arke- zewski. Peggy Hayhurst. Cindy Speath. Staff members: Carol Fries. Karl Conjalka. Michelle Machoviak. Rhonda Chlebowski. Ron Norton. Kris Clark. Lori Szilagyi. Joe Wilkenson. Michelle Light. Latechia Snyder. Row I Miss Teresa Wallace. Julie Senne. Melissa Martin, Laurie Oshinski. Michelle Light. Nancy Lindsey. Mary Casper. Monique Dudeck. Jenny Bolinger. Mitzi Lindsey. Tina Ebersol Row Carol Kafka. Jenny Dudeck. Beth Deutscher. Christine Harrell. Joni Kring. Chris DePoy. Amanda Kent. Laura Kaznuerzak. Debbie Smith. Kim Kliene. Tma Wolfe Row 3 Rosanne Morehouse. Lynn Witte. Angela Powell. Dawn Allegrette. Dena Young. Renee Franlom. Michelle Gloss. Amy Marinez. Donna Layman. Betsie Kempf Row 4 Gina Lapczynski. Lori Szymanski. Tammy Modjeska, Melanie Hancz. Dawn Hochstetler. Susie Smith. Jenny Marcum Row 5 Lorie Miller. Holly Risner. Kelly Starnes. Debbie Scott. Jem Zelasko. Michelle Poag. Marlene Arndt Firing up for the big game or a memorable homecoming was the objective of the pep club. The club decorated the school and locker areas with various signs and posters to boost moral throughout the student body for school spirit! Miss Teresa Wallace, advisor; Marlene Arndt, vice president; Jeni Ze- lasko. president; Michelle Poag. secretary-treasurer. Letter Row I; Dean Fecher. Lisa Arkuazewski. Jodi Siayback. Missy Stayback. Carol Gray. Stephanie Gilbert. Missy Kolacz. Michelle Gloss. Marlene Arndt. Jon Dudeck. Row 2: John DeGroote. Tammy Burnett. Lisa Schmidt. Lori Toleman. Ann White. Kellie Sabo. Joni Kring. Denise Winter. Chris Rhine. Stacy Klosinski, Brian Trosper. Row $■. Tom Olson. Angie Benjamin. Rahlene Kennedy. Rachelle Kennedy. Angela Simms. Anne Murphy. Lynn Witte. Sandy Smith. Melissa Papai, Todd Shepard. Row 4= Ted Hamilton. Chris Rubleski. Leslie Lode. Kelly Papai. Ann Marie Horvath. Louanne Dixon, Erin Jedrzejewski. Amee Deutscher. Pam McGloughlin. Joe Stayback. Row 5 Brian Davis. Dave Washburn. Robby Wilson. Brian Bloode. Bart Bettue. Brad Feece. Darrell McMillan. Brad Klosinski. Row 6: Ed Fiooten, Danny Moryl. Shawn McDaniel. Tim Spear. Bob Rhine. Jim Danielson. Doug Grott. Chris Blake. Ed Hynek. Letter Club, sponsored by Mr. Harry Tolmen, worked diligently with the project of selling tickets for their cake raffle. The money earned was used to purchase sweaters, jackets, and blan- kets. Through the participation of each athlete, everyone benefited by becom- ing stronger physically and mentally. Salesmanship lives. Row I: Michelle Poag. Beth Hochestetler. Debbie Hansen. Wendie Rogowski. Tammy DeGroote. Harry Tdeman, Row 2; Don Curl. Shelly Baker. Jan Kidder. Tracy Rhine. Cindy Speath. Dawn Hochestetler. Joe Rhelander. Row 3: Jeff Justice, Tom Lestinsky. Steve Olson. Mike Gorski. Jeff Fetterer, Glen Ringle. Jody Melady. Row 4: Vince Talerico, Chris Antonucci. John Simon. Andy Crowl, Mark Bettuo, Mike Perssinger. Kevin Smith. Officers from bottom: John Simon. Sgt. at arms� Lori Tolmen. treasurer; Tracy Rhine. Sgt. at arms; Lisa Schmidt, secretary; Howard Fetterer, secretary-, Chris Antonucci, treasurer; Marlene Arndt, vice president; Vince Talerico. president; Dawn Hochestetler. president. Pep session performance. Front Row: Carol Gorski. Debbie Hansen. Second Row: Tammy Burnett. Lynn Weiss. Shelly Lstep. Lisa Arkuszwski. Lori Heirbrandt. Raleene Kennedy. Third Row Kristin Shaw. Amiee Deutscher. Karen Light, Dawn Smeltzer, Shelly Kennedy. Peggy Hayhurst. Lori Szymanski. Mrs. Claudia Estep. Wanting to perfect the pom pon rou- tines performed, the squad held prac- tices twice a week. During the sum- mer, the girls marched in parades and held money making projects in order to buy jackets and cheverons. While they attended camp at Indiana Univer- sity to try to improve their dancing techniques and to learn new routines. Pom Pon Howe U1 x Jf- Boy’s Sports Cross Country Swimming ■ jS - Baseball NP Opponent NP Opponent NP Opponent 35 Rogers 22 63 Knox 100 7 Elston 8 25 Westville 33 48 Elston 120 2 LaSalle 18 36 Marquette 19 57 Mishawaka 112 99 LaCrosse 19 30 Clay 25 50 Northwood 116 22 0 28 Washington 27 50 Bridgeman 114 2 Knox 7 35 LaVille 20 84 North Judson 61 6 Marquette 9 39 Marion 19 42 Concord 125 1 19 Westville 8 46 St. Joseph 15 55 Rogers 116 10 4 31 South Cdbtral 24 71 Knox 99 3 John Glenn 7 47 John Glenn 15 S3 Washington 82 3 15 41 LaPorte 17 81 ■Bremen 88 3l Washington 16 40 LaSalle 15 60 ■ Plymouth NO 6 1 Jimtown 8 53 S- LaPorte 117 10 Triton 4 NP 14 6 7 0 0 3 6 36 0 48 Football La Mar Delta Kakakeee V Jimtown Adams St. Joseph John Glenn Washington Triton ee Valley 13 27 T3 10 20 17 35 21 7 6 NP 57 70 41 47 38 55 1 2 64 1 3 Track Opponent LaPorte Bremen Rogers Marion St. Joseph Jimtown LaVille 60 80 84 71 1 2 62 2 3 South Central St. Joseph Knox LaVille River Va Jimtown Marion Triton Basketball 12 20 10 12 9 10 5 10 2 Golf NP Opponent NP Opponent 2 Marquette 0 Jimtown 2 LaSalle 4 Triton 4 Culver 2 Bremen 2 Knox 1 LaVille 3 John Glenn 0 St. Joseph Wrestling NP Opponent 37 John Glenn A 38 if Elston Plymouth ' 54 65 2 Lakeshore 55 18 M. Joseph l 59 36 LaVille JM Ik 58 6 Rogers 67 23 Jimtown Buchanan LaPorte 54 64 62 19 Clay V i Opponent 62 37 Rogers Mishawaka 104 73 LaSalle 187 48 LaPorte 77 Washington 157 44 John Glenn 63 John Glenn Ik. 177 33 St. Joseph 46 Marquette it 181 South Central 61 Ham. Gavit 181 57| Elston 96 Knox 160 48 Culver 71 St. Joseph 191 et; Buchanan 78 Clay 191 Marquette 71 Marion 37 LaVille 66 Oregon Davis 195 58 Triton 76 Rogers 195 37 Bremen 65 LaVille 366 45 River Valley 31 Clay 366 46 Jimtown 56 Mishawaka w 366 60 43 Knox i 70 Clay i 97 Concord 65 LaVille 64 , a Results of a long day s work Advice from an old pro. First row: Dawn Hochstetler. Ann Murphy, Beth Hochstetler. Carol Gray. Angie Benjamin. Michelle Light. Denise Winter. Nancy Bernth. Second row: Wayne Boal, Joey Stayback. Greg Murphy. Terry MacMillan, Shawn Johnston. Neal Carboneau. Scott Flatt. Dave Washburn. Paul Miller. Third row: Coach Doug Snyder. Darrell Miller. Dean Fetcher. Dan Moryl. Shawn McDaniel. Bob Rhine. Phil Sayles, Murry Winslett. Brian Davis. My opinion is Having a 140 record, the girls’ cross country team had an extremely good season. All the hard practice showed in the work. Co-captains of the Lady Cats were junior Denise Winter and sophomore Anne Murphy. Sophomore, Carol Gray, was the most valuable runner and frosh Nancy Bernth was the most improved. Losing four star runners due to graduation, the boys' cross country team started the year with a handicap. The returning veterans and new team members put in much practice and a great deal of effort which showed in their re- cord. Co-captains of the Packmen were Dean Fetcher and Dan Moryl. Bob Rhine was the most valuable runner and Dean Fetcher was the most improved. Cross Country 55 Mighty Cougars! Ready for action! Teamwork! Cougar Football Cougar offense. Row one: Jim Anglemyer. Kevin Smith. Jeff Justice. Don Curl. Glenn Ringle. Jeff Fetterer. Rick Strauch. Chris Antonucci. John Simon. Vince Talerico. Steve Olson. Mike Henning Row Twcv Jon Dudeck. Pat Meehan. Jeff Johnson. Bart Bettuo. Tom Lestinsky. Mike Gorski. Mark Bettuo. Kevin Rood. Tim Pietrzak. Mike Persenger. Row Three. Barry Towle. Mike Johnston. Dan Siford. Paul Chelbowski. P.J. Bernth. Tim Talerico. Brian Trosper. Chris Blake. Fd Hynek. Rick Bloode. Brad Klosinski, John Degroote. Row Four: Doug Grott. Troy Davis. Marc Gumm. Todd Jarka. Scott Dopieralski. Terri Wind. Ed Lenig. Jeff Schell. Tim Fetterer Row Fiver Doug Curl. Jeff Kring. Coach Dan Shead. Coach Tim Moffitt. Coach Mike Jennings. Coach Keith Kauffman. Coach Randy McGriff. Tim Mowray. Scott McQueen. Leading the Cougars through bat- tles on the football field were co- captains. rock-hard Vince Talerico and power-house Mike Henning. Cougars, proving to be strong, held their ground even though the competition was big, powerful and new. Replacing the Northern State Conference was the cluster system which meant playing different schools, large and small. Forever faithful Cougar fans roughed a three-hour fan bus trip to Delta for a heart-breaking loss. When asking the team what the funniest incident was this year, they seemed to be in general agree- ment. ’The funniest thing that hap- pened was when Nuch. Simon, and Talerico were caught spraying a fire extinguisher and had to make a speech to the team.” Talerico and Henning agreed that they were satisfied with the season. ’’The team had a lot of fun and worked hard. We went out and kicked some______ 57 Quiet!? Paul in thought? That's not nice boys Gong Show Reject. F.B. Pep Session Big PEP session turn-out! Football, a major part of fall for all Cougars, was backed with a large volume of enthusi- asm! The football pep session fired-up the Cougar gridders for one of the best games of the season. Swimming Row I: Glenn Ringle. Brian l-orsgard. Coach Kathy Nova, Mike Persinger. Chris Antonucci. Row 2-. Sean Johnston. Dan Moryll, Tom Lazo. Pat Meehan. Joe Stayback. Ed Hynek. John DeGroote. The 1984 Cougar swimmers battled tough opponents throughout the year. Even though the opponents were tough” the Cougars managed to have some fun by watching the team strive for the finish line and victory. Brian Forsgard. Glenn Ringle. Chris Antonucci. Coach Nova. Mike Persinger. Cheerleading VARSITY: Marlene Arndt. Michelle Poag. Betsie Kempf. Laurie Oshinski. Jem Zelasko. Debbie Scott. B-TFAM Beth Deutscher. Renee Frantom. Gina Lapczynski. Angela Powell. Not pictured is Dawn Allegrette. FROSH: Tina Ebersole. Monique Dudeck. Tina Wolfe. Debbie Smith. Jenni Bolinger. 60 FROSH; Amy Martinez. Kim Kliene. Mitzi Lindsey. Monique Dudeck. Tina Wolfe. VARSITY: Dawn Allegretto. Angela Powelle. Jom Kring. Nancy Lindsey. Debbie Scott. Gina Lapczynski. The 1983 84 Cheerleaders were busy plan- ning pep sessions, spirit weeks, and learning new chants and cheers. The football squad attended camp at Ball State University last summer. Football captains were Debbie Scott and Jeni Zelasko. Basketball captain was Nancy Lindsey. The true colors of school spirit and pride are brought through the hard work and enthusiasm of cheer- leaders. Cheerleading is a major factor in the Cougar Legend. Miss Teresa Wallace sponsored the group. B-TtAM Beth LVutscher. Chris Harrell. Holly Risner. Dena Young. Michelle Gloss. VARSITY: Row one: Tim Kaminski. Rick Bloode. Jack Kessler. Dean Fecher. Joe Rehelander. Row Two: Coach Randi McCammack. John Dudeck. Brian Trosper. Tim Smith. Tony Bellegante. Bob Rhine. Coach Dan Shead. J.V. Row One: Brian Bloode. Dave Washburn. Tom Olson. Mike Johnstone. Row Two.- Doug Mayle. Tim Spear. Gene Zilske. John Dudeck. Dean Fecher. Coach Dan Shead. Mr. Modesty does it again! Go to it. Cougars. Proud Parents. Freshmen; Row I: Todd Jarka. Jason Coigiaizer. Robbie Wilson. Dennis Ryans. Eddie Lenig. Coach Doug Gaff. Row 3; Jamie Jurkowski. Judd Rose. Don Ritchard, Marc Gumm. Eric Swope. Although the Cougars had a dry season they worked hard and had a lot of fun. With only two seniors, the Cougars only won one game but that didn't stop them from trying. The netters made the fans proud. Cougars are anxious to start. B.B. Pep Session Cougar Cagers of 83-84 Bring the day to a close. Basketball pep sessions brought out class spirit and fired up Cougar Cagers. Class skits and competi- tions were the highlights of every spirited gathering. These pep sessions will always be remembered, for now school will no longer dismiss for extracurricular activities. Seniors get carried away. Boys Tennis Row I: Tom Olson. Tim Kaminski. Bruce Miller. Tim Spear. Robbie Wilson. Doug Dickie. Ted Hamilton, ow 1 i oach Doug Gaff. Chris Varmk. Todd Harshman. Ed Hooten. Joe Allegretto. Judd Rose. Brett DeVos. Scott Dickson. From courts to jail. We had a good season and a fun time. I’m glad that I was on the team.” stated senior, Doug Dickie. An embarassing moment for Scott Dixon and Chris Varnick was made possible by the cross country team when they de-panted the two during a practice. The 1984 tennis team worked extremely hard to make this the best season possible. The Three Stooges! Wrestling Neil Carboneau. Scott Buehrer. Chris Blake. Jeff Futterer. Terrill McMillan. Mark Bettuo. Bart Bettuo. Jeff Justice. Scott McQueen. Coach Bill Spier. Go. Tigerl This year’s matmen treated their fans to many exciting and tense moments. Although the team lost many points due to forfeits, they gave the manches their best effort. The wrestler’s were led by cap- tain’s Bart Bettuo and Chris Blake. Chris tries to break away. Golf Tim shows deep concentration New Prairie golfers, under the instruc- tion of Coach Hamilton, had much con- centration as they drove their way to an eventful season. Coach Ed Hamilton, Chris Stouffer. Tim Pietrizak. Gene Zilski. Tim Spear. Jeff Skiver, Ted Hamilton. Terrill McMillan. Varsity: Jim Maxwell. Joe Stayback. Doug Curl. Brent Thompson. Robbie Wilson. Mgr. Paul Boal Row h Brad Cooper. TErry Wind. Don Richard. Marc Gumm. Jeff Miller. Coach Jerry Colanesse. I want to play, too Tim Kaminski, strike out King. Baseball B Team: Row I: Scot! Flan, Chris Davis. Terry Wind. Kevin Smith. Mike Henning. Chris Antonucci. Tim Kaminski. Jud Rose. Tom Olson. Row 1. Mgr. Paul Boal. Brad Cooper. Rick Bloode. Dennis Ryans. Tom Washburn. Robbie Wilson. Jim Maxwell. Todd Jarka. Jeff Miller. Coach Jerry Colanesse. Although the 1984 Cougar Baseball team had a trying sea- son. their hard work and effort showed. Led by captains Mike Henning. Tim Kaminski, and home-run hitter. Kevin Smith, the team displayed its traditional strong New Prairie pride. The team looks eagerly forward to next year with 14 returning letter winners. Preparing for the big game. Kevin waits in the outfield. Track Row I: Doug Dickie. Jeff Justice. Brian Forsgard. Vince Talerico. Jim Anglemyer. Jeff Fetterer. Mike Gorski. Chris Blake. Brad Klosinski. John Simon. Row it Doug Grott. Sean Johnston. Neil Carboneau. Brian Bloode. Jeff Kring. Eric Kloss, Brad Feece. Jimmy Grott. Glenn Ringle. Row 3: Coach Doug Snyder. Dan Moryl. Chris Moody. Dean Fecher. Chris Davis. J.T. Taylor. Tim Fetterer. Bob Rhine. Mike Johnstone. Coach Dave Washburn. Members of the New Prairie Track Team gave it their all this season as they looked for guidance from Coaches Snyder and Washburn. With graduating seniors like Jeff Fetterer and Mike Gorski, next year’s team has a lot to strive for. Working on a sun tan. Girls’ Sports Cross Country Golf Volleyball NP Opponent NP Opponent (NP Opponent) 15 Rogers 50 276 Knox 267 15 Westville 50 254 Hobart 2d Westville 15 13. 15-5 29 Hobart 26 244 North wood 247 Knox 6-15. 15-7. 7-15 27 St. Joseph 28 255 Valparaiso 184 LaSalle 11-15. 15-2. 9-15 21 Chesterton 39 282 Chesterton 202 John Glenn 4-15. 6-15 23 Washington 35 271 Rogers 167 Marquette 14-16. 15-5. 15-6 15 LaVille 50 258 Elson 191 Clay 15-8. 9-15. 7-15 20 Marian 35 268 LaPorte 170 Adams 14 16. 17-19 24 St. Joseph 31 261 Marquette 184 Rogers 2-15. 9-15 IS South Central 45 265 LaVille 261 Northwood 12.15. 15-11. 15-6 20 Riley 40 Belmont 7-15. 13-15 24 Mishawaka 33 Marian 9-15. 6-15 29 Penn 28 LaPorte 10-15. 5-15 21 LaPorte 39 Jimtown 15 II. 16-14 17 LaSalle 46 Triton 8-15. 7-15 Culver 15-8. 15-8 St. Joseph 4-15. 4-15 Track Washington 17-15. 16-14 LaVille 15-13. 10-15. 15-8 NP Opponent Tennis Westville 13-15. 6-15 57 I aPorte 52 NP Opponent 44 Bremen 65 Softball 70 LaVille 39 2 Jimtown 3 67 V2 St. Joseph 41 Vj 1 Triton 4 53 Jimtown 56 0 Rogers 5 NP Opponent 3 Knox 2 0 LaVille 5 4 Mishawaka 7 Swimming 0 1 Elston St. Joseph 5 4 1 10 LaSalle Washington 7 3 NP Opponent 2 John Glenn 3 12 Clay 5 0 Mishawaka 5 8 St. Joseph 12 68 Concord 103 16 Marquette 1 53 North Judson 25 1 Rogers 7 59 Pioneer 23 6 River Valley 7 73 Hobart 98 3 Rogers 4 84 96 Mishawaka Bremen 85 76 Gymnastics 20 LaPorte 2 71 Washington 101 57 Elston 115 NP Opponent 86 North wood 85 79.9 South Central 90.5 67 Rogers 105 85.9 Elston 94.4 70 LaSalle 102 76.0 LaPorte 96.2 66 Memorial 105 96.6 Oregon Davis 84.8 72 LaPorte 100 78.35 South Central 91.3 62 Plymouth 110 81.2 Rogers 93.9 Girls Swim Row I Tammy Stevens. Tracy Kush. Cindy Bruhrer. Jessica Towle. Sandy Freestone. Angela Sims. Donna Layman. Row 2 Kelly Papai. Louanne Dixon. Ann Horvath. Pam Steinbrunner. Debbie Flatoff. Becky lotter. Barbara DePoy. Row i. Coach Kathy Nova. Jan Kidder. Helle Anderson. Peggy Rist. Tammy Layman. Led by captains Jan Kidder and Kelly Papai, the New Prairie Girls’ Swim team had an encouraging season. During the year, five school records were tied or broken. A special thrill was when junior Lou Ann Dixon made it to the State meet, finishing 13th. The most valuable swimmers were Lou Ann Dixon and Jan Kidder. Cindy Bruhrer was the most im- proved. Volleyball Ummph hirst Row Coach Chris Corner. Wendi Rogowski. Ann White. Stacy Klosinski. Connie Stayback. Lorie Tolmen. Chris Rhine. Second Row Cindy Mroczkiewicz. Missy Papai. Lisa Schmidt. Tammy DeGroote. This year's volleyball team was put together well. We didn’t have any little cheques,” said Tammy DeGroote. The team was able to work together as a whole. As far as the season went, though it wasn’t on the winning side, we stuck together and had a lot of fun. hirst Row Michelle Gloss. Jenny Baginski. Coach Brian Lindorf. Susie Smith. Kelli Sabo. Second Row Chris Resetar. Missy KolacZi Kelly Barnes. Danielle Wykoff. Amy Szylagi. Joni Kring. 73 Girl’s Basketball JUNIOR VARSITY: Row One Jenny Worthington. Jenny Baginski. Becky Fozo. Sue Smith. Kim Stafford. Row Two: Coach Kathy Feltz. Missy Stayback. Brenda Barnes. Mollie Moody. Coach Tom Smith. VARSITY: Row One Jodi Stayback. Stephanie Gilbert. Lorrie Toleman. Wendi Rogowski. Pam McGlothlm. Lisa Schmidt. Row Two: Coach Kathy Feltz. Missy Papai. Tracy Rhine. Connie Stayback. Chris Rhine. Kelly Papai. Danielle Wykoff. Coach Tom Smith. Basketball was a good experience for all the girl on the team. Co-captains Wendi Rogowski and Tracy Rhine said they were pleased with the performance of all the girls. The girls had a hard time finding their locker room at St. Joe and walked into the boys shower room. 74 Gymnastics Splits Michelle Poag. Jeni Zelasko. Kneeling: Lori Miller. Renee Frantom. Kelly Sabo. Marlene Arndt. Standing Ann White. Sponsor Ms. Theresa Wallace. Debbie Smith. This years gymnasts compet- ed strictly on an intermediate level. They showed a lot of talent and had a good team effort. The girls were proud of each other and always helped one another at practice and at meets. Michelle is in control. Senior Syndrome! Front: Jeanette Witte. Coach Ka- ren Lindley. Jody Stayback. Back: Melissa Stayback. Shelly Kennedy. Donna Kirkhani. The New Prairie Girl’s Golf team had an eventful year although no holes-in-one were reported. The 1983 honors were captain: Jeanette Witte, Most Valuable: Jeanette Witte, and Most Improved Melissa Stayback with a 7.8% improvement. Front Denise Lemley. Kim Ro- sentreter. Mrs. Lindley. Back: Suzanne Seering. Brenda Ro sentreter. Ralene Kennedy. Golf 76 Tennis Time out for a picture Row I: Gloria Waldo. Tina Jankowski. Angela Powell. Dawn Hochestetler. Kelli Sabo. Nadine Conway. Row 1 Sandy Smith. Michelle Warmer Dawn Allegrette, Janette Witte. Janice Vice. Coach Barbara Sandburg. Wagner. Michelle WinslllI Despite wind, rain, and cold, the 1984 Girls’ tennis team hung tough. Firing the balls for the singles team were Sandy Smith, Michelle Wagner (co-captain), and Dawn Hochstetler (co-captain). Switching partners throughout the season in search of the ultimate doubles team was the goal of Coach Sandburg. Varsity doubles members were Jeanette Witte, Nadine Conway, Tina Jankowski, Kellie Sabo, Dawn Allegrette. and Angela Powell. The junior varsity had a winning season, winning almost every match. The singles team were Laura Glon, Pam Zinn, Lynn Witte, and Diane Dobrykowski. Junior varsity doubles team were Janice Vice and Gloria Wal- do. 77 Softball Row I Missy Stayback. Tammy DeGroote. Ann While. Stephanie Gilbert. Chris Rubleske. Lisa Schmidt. Marlene Arndt. Pam McLoughlin. Helle Andersen. Row 1 Jenny Worthington. Tammy Burnett. Missy Kolocz. Becky Fozo. Mollie Moody. Joni Kring. Juli Simms. Danielle Wykoff. Coach Keith Kauffman. Jody Stayback. mgr. With Mr. Kauffman as the 1984 softball coach, the team had no choice but to be ag- gressive and hard working. Senior members of the team were Tammy DeGroote. Mar- lene Arndt, and Helle Ander- sen. 78 Softball makes you hungry. Track ROW I: Carol Gray. Tracy DeMyer. Chris DePoy. Cindy Mrocziewicz. Lorri Tolmen. Beth Hochestetler. Jan Kidder. Denise Winter. Ann Horvath. Marsha Brashear. Row 2. Janet Donaldson. Lome Miller. Missy Dudeck. Sue McDaniels. Stacy Klosinski. Connie Stayback. Missy Papai. Amanda Kent. Kim Conway. Angie Beniamin. Jamie Donaldson. Row i Jenny Lucas. Michelle Gloss. Denise Witte. Anne Murphey. Coach Chris Corner. Coach Kathy Nova. Sue Sebring. Barb DePoy. Nancy Bernth. Jenny Dudeck — manager. Placing second in the sectional was somewhat a surprise because of the cancellation of many meets because of the weather. Leading the track team were Captains Jan Kidder and Beth Hochestler. The most valuable runner was Denise Winter. Most im- proved trackster was Stacy Klosinski. 79 Miss Wallace offers help. Football Homecoming Court of honor. Vince congratulates the Queen. Bringing out true Cougar Spirit in everyone was football home- coming. Queen candidates, class skits, hall decorations, spirit days, and class floats were the peak of excitement. The thrill grew stronger as the homecom- ing game got underway. The sen- iors’ Cage the Falcons” theme won the float competition and three-year varsity cheerleader Marlene Arndt was crowned queen. Marlene with escort, John. 81 Queen candidates. Ohh. Baby, the way you move! Queen And court. Roses for royalty. Perfect pair. Basketball Homecoming 1984 will long be remembered by Jeni Zelasko, who was crowned Queen at half time. No one would have been able to guess that the Cougars had a dry season by all the spirit and enthusiasm dis- played at the games. The Cougars proved to be a real team and gave us all breath-taking games. Prom Royalty Mr. Miller watches prom goers. Having the theme Moonlight and Roses” was the 1984 Junior Senior Prom. Between breaks, everyone danced to the music of Paradox in the Monogram Room at the Notre Dame ACC. During court ceremonies, Jim Anglemyer and Cindy Speath were crowned Prom King and Queen. Once again an evening of dreams came true at the New Prairie Prom. Prom Court Donna and Bruce take a break. A night not to be forgotten. Ready to party. The morning after. Ready to hit the town. Who brought the little kids? 85 I love you. Just married. CAST Finch ....................................Scott Lenig Biggley...................................Brad Cooper Bud.......................................Jeff Robinson Rosemary..................................Cindy Norris Smitty ...................................Marty Mangold Hedy LaRue................................Lisa Arkuszewski 86 Oh. really. Scottl It is Katy the cleaning lady. This year s musical, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying took time, work, and cooperation to put to- gether an excellent presentation. The cast and pit band put many hard hours into their performances. Along with the time and effort spent, the music department thoroughly enjoyed themselves as they worked. The audiences for whom they performed showed appreciation of a job well done. Music programs like this are a major part of the Cougar Legend. Musical Seniors SONG: Born to be Wild FLOWER: Carnation COLOR. Royal Blue and Silver MOTTO: The only conquests which are permanent and leave no re- grets. are our conquests over ourselves. CLASS OFFICERS: Dawn Hochestotler. Jenny Fisher. John Simon. Ken Carr. Top 12 Seniors VALEDICTORIAN JAN KIDDER Dawn Hochestetler John Simon Nadine Conway Marlene Arndt Erick Ortiz SALUTATORIAN ANDREA CARTER Howard Fetterer Deborah Hansen Jenny Zelasko Tracy Rhine Wendy Rogowski MOVING ON — GRADUATION Moving on is saying good-bye yet saying hello. To all the new and different things in this world, which we are just getting ready to know. We have future decisions to make, and future endeavors to take. In this world, we may not succeed everyday. But remembering what others taught us. and what we taught others will help us in every way. Yes. moving on is a happy time, but also a sad time too. Saying farewell to everything and everyone that in some way was special to you. But, yes. Graduation is here — and it is time to move on. But just remember — We've got determination, and we’ve got more cause we’re the class of 19841 — Wendie Bogoian We have made a long journey; a journey to be proud of, and we should take pride in our accom- plishments. This proud feeling has been building since we entered kindergarten, accomplishing sim- ple tasks such as tying shoes and writing our names. Then we moved on to grade school where we had more advanced classes such as science and social studies. Grade school was the beginning of many athletic careers. The next advancement seemed beyond belief as we stepped into junior high school. It seemed as though the whold world had changed. Classes start- ed earlier and were more difficult. Athletic events were more competitive, which produced more pres- sure; yet, we were proud to be there. Then we made the greatest step of all into high school. As young freshmen, we were frightened and lonely however, our pride drove us onward to our goals. During our high school career we steadily became more mature and more sophisticated. Now we are at the end of our public school jour- ney. Most of us are glad to see the end; nevertheless, there is something in each of us that makes us want to start all over. Hopefully that strong feeling of pride from our past accomplishments will push us onward to our future goals. — John Simon Todd Jacob Ames Helle Sylvest Andersen James Dean Anglemyer Christopher James Antonucci Angela Dean Beavers Mark Louis Rettuo Wendie Ann Bogoian Lisa Merie Borkowski Sandra Kay Brown Sherry Ann Burnett Tammylynn Bush Sherry Lynn Butler Kenneth Ben Carr Andrea Marie Carter Jodi Lynn Cavinder Jeri Lee Chapman Rhonda Sue Chlebowski Kelly Ann Clark Kristine Lynn Clark Eric Allen Comeno 93 Karl John Conjalka Nadine Marie Conway Christina Louise Crick Andrew William Crowl Jamie Lee Diedrick Margaret Ann Doane Thomas Gregory Ekovich Dale Alan Elkins 94 Brian Victor Forsgard Carol Ann Gorski Carol Ann Fries Michele Renee Geitz Michael Joseph Gorski Deb Hanson Scott Alan Gesse James Bernard Hardy 95 Thomas Jay Hostetler Kristine Elizabeth Huenecke Cindy Sue Hughes Claudette Marie Jacobs % Yvette Marie James Lisa Ann Jankowski Theresa Kay Jazwiak Jeffrey John Justice 97 Thomas Willard Lamb Elizabeth Marie Lako Sheryl Ann Lestinsky Thomas Albert Lestinsky Gerrardo Martinez Donald Alan McCay Kathleen Gayle McGowan Jody Wayne Melady Bruce Matthew Miller Jacquelyn Susanne Miller Shirley Jo Miller Franklin Randolph Mills Melvin Robert Olson Steven Charles Olson Erick Ismar Ortiz Lisa Marie Osborne Jennifer Louise Otter Denise Marie Oudhuis Tod Papai Michael Scott Persinger 100 Teresa Elaine Reeves Joseph Allen Rehlander Elizabeth Ann Reinfurth Tracy Ann Rhine Kevin Rood Russell Alan Rybicki Michelle Elizabeth Sayles Debra Lyn Scott 101 Jeffrey Paul Sebasty Gloria Ann Shea Sheila Grace Simms John Alan Simon Christopher John Surma Lori Ann Szilagyi Vincent Joseph Talerico Allene Fern Taylor Joel Lee Taylor 102 Lorrie Anne Vermilyer Katherine Elizabeth Vice Michelle Ann Wagner Kelly Lynn Walters Kimberly Jean West Lea Anne Wickizer Lawrence Lee Williams Wendy Lee Wind Tena Arlene Wireman Jeanette Lorraine Witte Glenn Harold Womack SENIORS NOT PICTURED: Ty Gentry Bancroft. Paul Anthony Boal. Jack Scott Cook. Scott Alan Davis. John Granville Dennis. Mindy Lynn Gumm. Rusty Lee Hessell. Jeffery Allen Hunt. Ro- sann Louise Johnson. Brian Dee Keen. Gregory B. Kent. Rodney Lee Kleine. Rox- anne Marie Kleine. Richard Scott Lam- bert. Thomas Joseph LeRoy. Randy Ed- ward Light. Douglas Randall Miles. Timo- thy Sam Mills. Ronald Dean Norton. Pren- tist Eugene Qualls. George Glendon Rin- gle. Rhonda Lynn Ross. Elaine Marie Sachtleben. Thomas John Schimmel. Wil- liam David Stayback Jr.. David Allen Steinbrunner. Rick William Strauch. Jef- fery Scott Thompson. Kent Alan Thomp- son. Annette Lee Wallen. Joseph James Wilkinson. Joni Kay Wiltfong. Albert Anthony Zelasko. 103 Scott Allen Wykoff Jennifer Ann Zelasko Pamela Joy Zinn Paul Adams Dawn Allegretto Lisa Arkuszewski George Arndt Jennifer Arndt Heidi Banholzer Scott Bargerhuff Brenda Barnes Edward Barnes Samantha Baughman Lacreta Bays John Beck m t Tony Bellegante Angela Benjamin Charlie Benson Bart Bettuo Robert Biggerstaff Randy Bladecki Class Of 1985 Christopher Blake Richard Blood LuAnne Bondor Teresa Borkowski Daniel Bradley Marsha Brashear Scott Buehrer Scott Burnett Mary Casper Colonel Colborne Tom Collette Kyle Cooper James Danielson Christopher Davis Monica Davis Christine DePoy Amiee Deutscher LouAnn Dixon Mark Dukehart Melina Ebert Tammy Elkins Bradley Eeece Debbie Flatoff Scott Flat! Amy Fultz Julie Geary Penny Glassman Randall Gould William Gourley Doug Grott Juniors tave spirit Who was chicken? Tammy Halter Ted Hamilton Susan Hancz Julie Harrier Peggy Hayhurst August Herbst Becky Hicks Rodney Hoffer John Hollingsworth Ann Horvath Jennifer Hostetler Ed Hynek Thomas Klosinski Eric Kloss Mike Koselke Jayne Kulasa Douglas Ladwig Tammy Layman Joseph Lazo Scott Lenig Karen Light Deborah Linn Leslie Lode Dawn Luhrsen Terrill MacMillan Lori Mansfield Melissa Martin Patrick Meehen Darrell Miller Jeanne Miller Mark Irwin Erin Jedrzejewski Debbie Johnson Jeffery Johnson Carol Kafka Tracey Kautz Playing hide and seek? Michael Kelly Lisa Kennedy Riche lie Kennedy Donna Kirkham Rockney Kleine Brad Klosinski 106 1 Kelly Miles Rosann Morehouse Daniel Moryl Cynthia Mroczkiewicz Tracy Mrozinski Shawn McDaniel Hope McIntyre Paniala McLoughlin Heath McVay Dan Oliver Dave Osborne Laurie Oshinski Kelly Papai Roberta Poole Angela Powell Michelle Pytel Christine Resetar Christine Rhine Robert Rhine John Richardson Loretta Roda Jody Rose Christine Rubleske Robin Ruggles Jeff Schell Lisa Schmidt Ron Schnick Julie Scott Paul Scott Kim Seeley Amber Whitmore Vicki Williams Don Wilson Marsha Wilson Denise Winter Lynn Witte Joe Sikora Jeffrey Skiver Dawn Smelt zer Sandra Smith Tim Smith Montie Sornson Dean Stege Pamela Steinbrunner Jeri Stevens Mary Stone Susan Stone John Taddeucci Harold Tarnow Mark Taylor Lori Tolmen Peggy Toothman Rachael Touhey Barry Towle Lorie Walters Jack Warren Vicky Weirich Brad Weisjohn Lynn Weiss Todd Welton 108 Mike Yokum Julie Yuhouse Class Of 1985 A f Class Officers: Lorie Tolmen. secretary-treasurer; Bari Bettuo. president; Lisa Arkuszewski. vice president (absent) Unity of the junior class has increased tremendously throughout the years. The many athletes and their fans continue to support each other in every event whether the Cougars win or lose. The spirit of winning can always be found within the junior class. Being one step closer to graduation, the juniors put forth many hours of hard work and study to prepare them for their senior year. I ran into a door. 109 Class Of 1986 Brett DeVos Diane Dobrzykowski Jamie Donaldson Janet Donaldson Scott Dopieralski John Dudeck John DeGroote Donald DeMeyer Tracey DeMeyer Barbara DePoy Donna DePoy Elizabeth Deutscher Karen Adams karrie Ainsworth Joseph Allegrette Robert Ames Michael Bladecki Wayne Boal Cindy Buehrer Tamara Burnett Scott Carroll Angela Carter Deborah Chelbowski Paul Chelbowski Lori Codman Jamie Collette Timothy Collins Kim Conway Gwendalyn Cook Brian Davis 110 Keith Dunnuck Daniel Fdmonds Frederick Fggers Rashelle Fstep Dean Fecher Becky Fozo Renee Frantom Cassandra Freestone Joe Gierke Stephanie Gilbert Doug Glon Michelle Gloss Shelly Gondeck Carol Grey Kelli Gumm Melody Hancz Christine Harrell Brian Harris Todd Harshman Ronald Heider Lori Heirbrandt Jose Hernandez Christy Hile Carl Holt Carrie Hooper Ouida Jill Hooper Kristine Hoover Scott Hughes Tina Jankowski Mary Jensen 111 Sandy Johnson Michael Johnston Wayne Jozwiak John Kanlorowski Laura kazmierzak Jim Keldsen Rebecca Loiter Laura Lovejoy Darren Magley Tonya Mansfield Steve Martinez Jim Maxwell Douglas Mayle Greg McCarty Jeffery Miller Lorie Miller Stanley Mimasian Troy Mireles Betsie Kempf Stacey Klosinski Flaine Kmiec Missi Kolacz Joni Kring Tina Kronewitter JoAnne LaPage Gina Lapczynski Robert Lawrence Lisa Lawson kelly Lind Yvonne Litza 112 Don Nelson Art Newkirk Penny O’Banion Tom Owens Dave Pallo Melissa Papai Susan Pemberton Amanda Peters Timothy Pietrzck Adam Richardson Holly Risner Todd Robbins Toni Rood Ken Rosentreter Kelaine Sabo Philip Sayles Jennifer Schlarp Julia Senne Todd Shephard Barbara Shields Julie Sims Greg Smith Susan Smith Constance Stayback Tamara Modjeska Klorissa Moody Kris Moody Ruby Moss Anne Murphy Russell Myer 113 i That’s funny Who me? Amy Szilagyi Lori Szymanski Steve Taddeueci Tony Tar now Joe Taylor Michael Terry Kari Thompson Gary Tabolski Brian Trosper Steve Walker Myron Ward Michelle Welch Joseph West Kevin Wheatbrook Ann White Tim Will Terry Wind Murry Winslett Darrold Winters Dennis Wise more Jerry Worthington James Wright Lori Wright Dena Young Jodi Stayback Joey Stayback Renee Sternitzke Chris Stouffer Jennifer Sturken Ron Swank 114 Betsy Kempf. treasurer; Diane Dobrzykowski. secretary-. Brian Trosper. president; Connie Stayback. vice president. Striving to live up to the expectations of the upper- classman. the sophomore class was busy selling maga- zine subscriptions to raise funds for the prom. They also busied themselves with the traditional sophomore chores like buying class rings. The sophomore anticipa- tion of their future school years helps to round out the Cougar Legend. Class Of 1986 Darwin Albertson Robert Albertson Randy Ames Jenny Baginski Kelly Barnes Evelyn Barrett Mark Bartholomew Todd Baughman Nancy Bernth Phillip Bernth Michelle Blair Brian Blood Jennifer Bolinger Annette Bradburn Kyle Burroughs Kenneth Bush Neal Carboneau Tammy Carlson Class Of 1987 Doug Curl Troy Davis Todd DeMeyer Scott Dickson Carina Dopieralski Jennifer Dudeck Jeanme Cavinder Craig Clark Jason Colglazier Brad Cooper De’Siree Crane Lorenzo Crick 116 Melissa Dudeck Monique Dudeck Tina Ebersole Lon Ebert Jamie Falk Wendy Farthington Timothy Fetterer Tambra Flitter Richard Gartner Michelle Gall Cliffton Gilchrist Cheryl Glassman Laura Glon Jeannine Gloss Rodney Gould Russell Gould Regina Grail James Grott Marc Gumm Kevin Hahn Jdveda Hancock Sarah Hancz Daren Hansen Rodney Harris Ruth Heminger Rana Henry Karen Herbst Carmen Hernandez Shelly Hicks Corey Hooten Phillip Jozwiak Jamie Jurkowski Jana Kennedy Raelene Kennedy Amanda Kent Dwayne Kepplin Jack Kessler Mike Kirkham Jeffery Kleca Kimerly Kleine Jeffery Kring Tracy Kush Jody Lance Donna Layman Denise Lemley Charles Lenig Carl Lestinsky Mitzi Lindsey Jennifer Lucas Dave Maesch Jennifer Marcum Amy Martinez Sue McDaniel Patrick McGuire Mitchell Hooten Todd Jarka Jodi Johnson Teresa Johnson Sean Johnston Kisha Jorgenson 118 II 1 IV ;■ - Looking good! Krisly Sabinas Willard Schmidkunz Suzanne Seenng Laura Serry Shannon Shaw Ty Shippee Daniel Siford Angela Sims Debra Smith Timothy Spear Kimberly Stafford Jeffrey Stahl Jeanette Stayback Melissa Stayback Tamara Stephens Eric Swope Tim Talerico Jonathan Taylor Jessica Trole Janell Truyaert Paul Tuszynski JoAnne Van Schoiack Christopher Varnak Janice Vice Gloria Waldo Catherine Wallace David Wallen Dona von Ward David Washburn Roxanna Wasielewski 120 Class Of 1987 Learning that high school was not all fun and games, the freshman class had responsibilities, such as learning the ba- sic routines of high school life, becoming scholastically pre- pared and learning the school song. The members of this year’s freshman class were responsible and willing to set their goals high to achieve the most from their high school life. Senior Wills I, Mark Fain, being of not so sound mind and fairly sound body, will what little sanity I have left to Mr. Mathews. I, Jenny Fisher, being of punked-out mind and shrunken body, will my fantastic taste in music to Todd Demyer. I. Jim Hardy, being of Danish oriented mind and perfect body, will my parachute pants to Scott Burnett. I, Mike Henning, being Lou Ferrigno’s stand in, will my size and weight to Todd Jarka. I, Donna Kaczmarek, being the nice girl that I am, do hereby will my table manners to Tonja Mansfield. I, Tim Kaminski, being of superb intellect and unique body, do bequeath my modesty to Tony Bellegante. I also will to Tony my excellent and precise pitching ability. I, Karen Kessinger, of tired but secure mind and body will to Kyle Cooper my artistic ability. To Laura Kazmierzak, I leave my long hair. I, Rick Lambert, being of sluggish mind and nonrespondant body, will my Hall Bum” ways to Butch DeGrote. I, Michele Machowiak, will my knowledge of Spanish to Tim Will. I, Jody Melady, do hereby will and bequeath my speed to Tim Peterziak. I, Jennifer Otter, being of demented mind and Florida-tanned body, will my build to Gina Lapczynski. I, Mike Persinger, will my school records to Dan Moryl and my car insurance to Mr. Gamble. I, Michelle Poag, will my gymnastics leotards to Kelly Sabo. I, Sandi Brown, being of too little mind and deprived body, do hereby will the following things to Dawn Allegrette, a raincoat that can’t get holes in it and a new E.T. doll that floats. I, Glenn Ringle, being of dishonest mind and disfigured body, will my swimming style to Sean Johnston. I, Peggy Rist, will my blue bomb (car) to anyone who likes empty gas tanks and flat tires. I, Jeff Robinson, being twelve eggs short of a dozen, will my parking place in the teacher’s parking lot to Paul Scott. I, Tod Papai, being of criminal mind and gorgeous bod, do hereby will my shoe size to Scott Burnett and my shoes to Mrs. Nova for canoe races in the pool. I. Kelly Starnes, being of courageous mind and body, do hereby will the following things: to Mary Casper, my parking place in the stream at the end of her drive, to Dawn Allegrette, I will a safety box with a lock and key so she doesn’t misplace her purse or notes anymore: Also, an E.T. doll that floats with a roll of paper towels to dry him. I, Cindy Spaeth, will my sweats to Amy Szilagy. I, Vince Talerico, being of quick tempered mind and Gastineau body, will my ability to stay cool to Scott Buehrer. I, Jim Anglemyer, being of too little mind, will my beard to Scott Buehrer. Senior Wills I. Chris Antonucci, being of vastly intelligent mind and indescribably handsome body, do bequeath my black and gold streak of lightning to whoever feels the desire to have the pleasure of its use. I will my stupendous ability to aquire other peoples tests papers in Mrs. Sandburg’s sociology and psychology classes who can get away with it. I, Ty Bancroft, being the superior being that I am, do hereby will my uncanny ability to make people believe any reasonable facsmile to Monique Dudeck. I, Paul Boal, being of withered mind and mutilated body, will my coke cans and food wrappers to the freshman who takes over my roach-infested locker. I, Wendy Wind, being of frazzled mind, will my Duran Duran craze to Kelly Barnes. I, Andrea Carter, being of sound mind and body, will my clarinet reeds to Melanie Hancz, I will my common sense to Lori Szymanski. I. Wendie Bogoian, do hereby will my secretarial skills to Mr. Anderson. I, Kris Clark, being in a continual rock-n-roll state of mind, will all my Van Halen posters to Missy Kolacz. I, Nadine Conway, being of stable mind, will my boyfriend to Chris Rubleske. I will my height to Gene Zilske. I. Andy Crowl, being to little minded and of oversized body, will my snowblower to Mr. McCammack so I will not have to plow him out anymore. I, Dan Lowery, being of no mind and somewhat sound body, will my 1974 Buick Le Sabre to Doug Grott. I. Mitch Mace, being of overworked mind and deprived body, will my handwriting to Russell Rybicki. I will my lack of magnanimity to Mr. Mathews. I, Don Curl, being of half a mind, will my fantastic writing ability to Mr. Mathews. I, Jeff Fetterer, being of warped mind and disfigured body, will my ability to make and absolute fool of myself in the company of other people to Rich Gardner. 1, Claudette Jacobs, being of sound mind and body, will my good grades to Tina Kronewitter. I, Shelly Baker leave my locker magnets to Barb DePoy. I, John Simon, being of teacher pet quality, will my four years of class presidency to Tim Spear. I, Debbie Scott, being of excellent mind and perfect body, will my varsity cheerleading position along with my ability and patience to any girl who can take the critizism from the fans and parents. I will my varsity uniforms to Beth Deutscher and my coordination to Dawn Allegrette. To Mary Casper I leave my ability to be calm most of the time and not always stay in a hyper state of being. I, Michelle Sayles, being too sweet of a girl, do hereby will my ability to say no to girls in Class of 85. I, an anonymous senior, will my common sense to members of the Class of 85 who do not have any or refuse to use it. 123 124 MY DESTINY Shakespeare write some sonnets. And Dylan’s into song. Momnja’s got her business, gut where do I belong? Mangione plays a trumpet, [ lck Albert predicts snow, J jn Rice has hit a few home runs. But I wonder Where’ll I'll go? I often sit arid wonder hat's in store for me. hat I’m going to do in life, Jid who I'm going to be. They're always there to help me And tell me where to go. They tell me where my talent is, and how to let it show. The decision, I suppose, Is mine alone to make, I have to find out where to go. And then what road to take. Debbie Scott 129 Congratulations! Class Of 1984 Mr. and Mrs. James W. Carr Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dawson Mr. and Mrs. John M. DeGroote Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Gesse Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Fetterer Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. John W. Lambert, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Litza Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Miller Mrs. Barbara Mireles Mr. and Mrs. Merle M. Risner Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Rybecki Mr. and Mrs. Dan L. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Spaeth Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wagner : j We’re Here To Help m CITIZENS BANK 502 Franklin Square Michigan City. IN 46360 219 879-5471 Barker Road • Long beach • Trail Creek • LaCrosse • Rolling Prairie • Westville • Woodland 30 w Michigan City — LaPorte ATA Fitness Centers Taekwondo Karate Nautilus Aerobics MR. NEIL SINGLETON. Chief of Instruction 535 Lincolnway • LaPorte. IN 46350 Phone (319) 363-1613 3414 E. Michigan Blvd. • Michigan City. 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Michigan Plymouth, Indiana 935- 5217 936- 5417 140 Gaptune it cM,...in a yea iJtooJz JOSTENS PRINTING AND PUBLISHING DIVISION PATRONS NEW CARLISLE ANIMAL CLINIC Dr. P.K. Wolfe Dr. J.C. Shell F. Gerard Feeney Patrick J. Higgins. Jr. Deborah Sullivan-Brown ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Law Building New Carlisle 654-3722 305 J.M.S. Building South Bend 46601 TULIP BEAUTY SALON 56729 Tulip Road New Carlisle. Indiana 654-3480 SCHWIN BICYCLE CENTER 921 Lincolnway LaPorte, Indiana Phone 362-2236 ESSLINGS CLEANERS-FURRIERS Downtown LaPorte Customer Parking at Rear JOHN HACKER FIRST UNIVERSAL TRAVEL 911 Lincolnway LaPorte, Indiana Phone 362-6106 AMES. TODD. ANDERSON. HELLE. ANGLEMYER. JAMES: Football — I- 4, German — I; Track — 10-3-4, Letter Club — 4: Student Council — 4. ANTONUCCI. CHRIS: Baseball — I- 2- 3-4, Basketball — 1-2, Football — 10-3-4: Letter Club — 10-3-4: Swimming — 3-4. ARNDT. MARLENE. ATHERTON. REBECCA. BAKER. PAMELA. BAKER. SHELLY: Choir — 10-3-4: Band — 10-3-4; Swing — 3-4; Swim mgr. — 1-2; Letter Club — 2-3-4; GSC — 3. BANCROFT, TY: Cougar Reporter — 4. BEAVERS. ANGELA: Art Club — 3, Choir — 1-2-3-4. BETTUO. MARK. BOAL, PAUL: Baseball — 3; Cross Country — 3. BOGOIAN. WENDIE: GSC — 3-4; NHS — 3-4; Yearbook — 4. BORKOWSKI. LISA. BROWN. SANDRA: Band — 1-2-3, Choir — 1-2; Cheerleader — 2, FFA — 1-4; Pep — 1-2. BURNETT. SHERRY. BUSH. TAMMYLYNN: GSC — I, NHS — 4. BUTLER. SHERRY. CARR. KENNETH: Choir — I, NHS — 3-4; Cougar Reporter — 4; Span- ish — 2. CARTER. ANDREA: Band — 10-3-4, NHS — 3-4; GSC — 3-4; Spanish — I. CAVINDER. JODI. CHAPMAN, JERI. CHLEB0WSK1. RHONDA. CLARK. KELLY: Basketball — I; NHS — 4, Pep — 3, Student Council — I- 3; Volleyball — 1-2. CLARK. KRISTINE. Choir — I, Cou- gar Reporter — 4. COMENO. ERIC. CONJALKA. KARL. CONWAY. NADINE: French — 2-3- 4; NHS — 3,4 Nath — 3, Tennis — 3- 4. COOK. JACK. CRICK. CHRISTINE. CROWL. ANDREW: FFA — 10-3-4, NHS — 3-4; Swimming — 1-2; Letter Club — 2-3-4, CURL. DONALD: Band — 10-3-4; German — I, Football — 10-3-4, NHS — 3-4. DAVIS. SCOTT. DAWSON. MICHAEL. DEGROOTE. TAMRA: Volleyball — I-2-3-4, Softball — 10-3-4, NHS — 3- 4, Choir — I; Letter Club — 10-3-4. DENNIS. JOHN. DICKIE. DOUGLAS. DIEDRICH. JAMIE. DOANE. MARGARET. EKOVICH. THOMAS. ELKINS. DALE. ELKINS. VERNA LISA. FAIN. MARK: FFA — 10-3-4, NHS — 3-4, Wrestling — 3-4. FETTERER, HOWARD: Band — 1-2- 3-4,Basketball — 2, Football — 1-2- 3-4, NHS — 3-4, Letter Club — 1-2- 3-4, Track 1-2-3-4, Student Council — 3, Wrestling — 3-4. FISHER. JENNIFER: Art — 10-3-4, Pep — 4, Gymnastics — 1-2. FORSGARD. BRIAN. FRIES. CAROL. GEITZ. MICHELLE. GESSE. SCOTT: German — I, Golf — 1- 2-3-4, OEA — 4. GORSKI. CAROL. GORSKI. MICHAEL. GUMM. MINDY. HANSEN, DEBBIE: Gymnastics — I- 2, Letter CLub — 10-3-4, Poms — 2- 3-4, Volleyball — I. HARDY. JAMES: Art — 4, Choir — I, Track — I. HARSHMAN. DAVID. HAYES. CAROLYN. HENNING. MICHAEL. Baseball — I- 2-3-4, Basketball — 1-2, Football — 10-3-4; Letter Club — 10-3-4. HENRY. GEORGE. HESSEL. RUSTY. HOCHSTETLER. BETH: Art — 3, Choir — 10-3-4; Gymnastics — I; NHS — 3-4, Letter Club — 1-3-4, Pep — 1-2-3, Spanish — 1-2, Track — 10-3-4. HOCHSTETLER. DAWN: Cheer- leader — 3, Choir — 10-3-4, Cross Country — 4; NHS — 3-4, Letter Club — 10-3-4, Pep — 10-3-4, Span- ish — I-2-3-4, Tennis — 10-3-4. HOLLINSWORTH, ROBERT. HOOTEN. MICHAEL. HOSTLETLER. THOMAS. HUENECKI. KRISTINE. HUGHS. CINDY. HUNT. JEFFERY. JACOBS. CLAUDETTE: Band — 1-2- 3-4, Choir — I, Cougar Reporter — 4, German — I; GSC — 2-3-4; Span- ish — 2. JAMES. YVETTE: GSC — I, NHS — 4. JANKOWSKI. LISA, Pep — 3( Choir — 10-3-4; Cougar Reporter — 4. JOHNSON. ROSANN. JOZWIAK. THERESA. JUSTICE. JEFF. KACZMAREK. DONNA. KAMINSKI, TIM: Baseball — 3-4, Tennis — 2-3-4, Basketball — 1-4, Letter Club — 2-3-4. KEEN. BRIAN. KENT. GREGORY. KESSINGER. KAREN: Art — 10-3-4, Choir — 10-3-4; Spanish — 1-2, Stu- dent Council — 3. KIDDER. JANETTE: Cougar Report- er — 3, GSC — 2-3-4, NHS — 3-4, Letter Club — 10-3-4, Math — 3, Swimming — 10-3-4; Track — 1-2- 3-4. KLEINE. RODNEY. KLEINE, ROXANNE. LAMB. THOMAS. LAMBERT. RICK: Band — 1-2-3, Cross Country — 3, Basketball — I- 2. LAZO. ELIZABETH. LEROY. TOM. LESTINSKY. SHERYL. LESTINSKY. TOM. LIGHT, RANDY. LINDSEY. NANCY: Band — 10-3-4, Pep — 3-4, Cheerleader — 3-4, Choir — 1-2, Swimming — 1-2. LITZA. MICHAEL. LOWERY. DAN: Art — 4. LUDWIG. SHELLY. MACE. MITCHELL: French — 2-3, NHS — 3-4, Letter Club — 3-4, Math — 4, Track — I. MACHOWIAK. MICHELLE. Cougar Reporter — I, German — I, Spanish — 3. MAKOWSKI. MARK. MANGOLD. MARTHA: Band — 1-2- 3, Choir — I-2-3-4. MARTINEZ. GERRADO. MCCAY, DONALD. MCGOWAN. KATHLEN. MELANY. JODY: Baseball — I-2-3-4, Football — I-2-3-4, Letter Club — 2- 3-4. MILLER. BRUCE. MILLER. JACQUELYN. Art — 1-2-3- 4, Band — I-2-3-4, NHS — 4, Span- ish — 3. MILLER. SHIRLEY. MILLS. FRANK. MILLS. TIMOTHY. MIERLES. DEMETRI. NEWSOME, SARA: FFA — I-2-3-4, GSC — I. NIXON, SHELLIE. NORRIS. CYNTHIA. NORTON. RONALD. OLSON. MELVIN. OLSON. STEVE: Band — I-2-3-4, NHS — 3-4, Football — I-2-3-4, Golf — 3. ORTIZ. ERICK. OSBORN. LISA. OTTER. JENNIFER, Art — 4. OUDHUIS. DENISE: Spanish — 4, German — I. PAPAL TOD, Basketball — 1-2, Spanish — 1-2. PERSINGER, MIKE: Football — I, German — I, Letter Club — 2-3-4, Track — I, Swimming — I-2-3-4. PICKETT. ROBERT. PIERCE. LORI. POAG. MICHELLE, Band — I, Choir — 1-2-3, Cheerleader — 3-4, Letter Club — I-2-3-4, Pep — 2-3-4, Cou- gar REPORTER — 4, Gymnastics — 1-4, NHS — 3-4. QUALLS. PRENTIST. REED. BRENT. REEVES. THERESA. REHLANDER. JOSEPH: Basketball — 3-4, Letter Club — 3-4, NHS — 3- 4. REINFORTH. ELIZABETH. RHINE. TRACY, Basketball — 1-2-3- 4, Choir — 1-2-3-4, Volleyball — 2-3, NHS — 3-4, Letter Club — 2-3-4, Track — 2-3, Spanish — I-2-3-4. RINGLE. GLENN: Baseball — I, Track — 3-4, Basketball — I, Foot- ball — 2-3-4, Letter Club — 2-3-4, Swimming — 2-3-4. RISNER. COLLETTE. RIST. PEGGY: FFA — 1-2-3, Pep — I- 2, Yearbook — I, Swimming — 3-4. ROBINSON. JEFFERY, Band — 1-2-3- 4, Baseball — 1-2, Choir — I-2-3-4, Wrestling — 1-2, Football — I. ROGOWSKI. WENDI: Basketball — I-2-3-4, Choir — I-2-3-4, NHS — 3-4, Letter Club — 3-4, Spanish — 2-3-4, Volleyball — 2-3-4. ROOD. KEVIN. ROSS. RHONDA. RYBICKI. RUSSELL. SACHTELBEN. ELAINE. SAYLES. MICHELLE: Cheerleader — 1-2, Choir — 1-2, Pep — 1-2, Swim- ming — 1-21 Track — 1-2. SCHIMMEL. THOMAS. SCOTT. DEBRA: Cheerleader — 2- 3-4, Choir — I, French — 3-4, Pep — I-2-3-4, Cougar Reporter — 2-3- 4, Spanish — I-2-3-4, Track — 1-2-3, Yearbook — 3-4, Bat Girl — 1-2-3, Mat Maid — 4. SEBASTY. JEFFREY, Football — I, FFA — I-2-3-4. SHEA, GLORIA: Band — I-2-3-4. SIMON. JOHN: Choir — I, Football — 1-2-3-4, NHS — 3-4, Letter Club — 3-4, Spanish — I, Track — 4. SIMS. SHEILA. SMITH. KEVIN. SNIDER. LATCHIA. SPAETH. CINDY, Cougar Reporter — 4, Letter Club — I-2-3-4, Swim- ming — 1-2, Student Council — 4. STARNES. KELLY: Band — 1-2-3, Pep — 2-3-4, Yearbook — 2-3-4, Span- Index ish — I-2-3-4, French — 4, Mat Maid — 4. STAYBACK. BILL. STEINBRUNNER. DARRYL. STRAUCH, RICK. SURMA. CHRISTOPHER. SZILAGYI, LORI. TALERICO. VINCE: Baseball — 1-2, Choir — I, Football — I-2-3-4, Letter Club — 2-3-4, Student Council — I- 2, Track — 3-4, Wrestling — 1-2. TAYLOR. ALLENE. TAYLOR. JOEL. THOMPSON. JEFF. THOMPSON. KENT. VERMILYER. LORRIE. VICE. KATHERINE. WAGNER. MICHELLE: Letter Club — 2-3-4, Spanish — 1-2-3, Tennis — I-2-3-4. WALTER. KELLY. WEST. KIMBERLY. WICKIZER. LEA ANNE. WILKINSON. JOSEPH. WILLIAMS. LARRY. WILTFONG, JONI. WIND. WENDI: Band — I-2-3-4, French — I-2-3-4, Letter Club — 2- 3-4, Softball — 2. WIREMAN. TENA. WITTE. JEANETTE. WOMACK. GLENN. WYKOFF. SCOTT. ZELASKO. ALBERT. ZELASKO. JENNIFER: Pep — 2-3-4, NHS — 3-4, Cheerleader — 3-4, Gymnastics — I-2-3-4. ZINN. PAMELA. Personalities Most Popular JOHN SIMON MARLENE ARNDT Most Athletic TAMMY DEGROOTE MIKE HENNING Most Outgoing STEVE OLSON JENNY FISHER Friendliest JOE REHLANDER JIM ANGLEMYER MARLENE ARNDT JENI ZELASKO Rowdiest DAN LOWERY CAROL GORSKI Most Organized ANDREAA CARTER MITCH MACE Nicest Smile TIM HARDY DAN LOWERY JENI ZELASKO Achievers STEVE OLSON JOHN SIMON JAN KIDDER Most Likely To Succeed JAN KIDDER JOHN SIMON Silliest JEFF SEBASTY MICHELLE SAYLES Class Clown TY BANCROFT KRIS CLARK Craziest MIKE GORSKI CAROL CORSKI Most Spirited DEBBIE SCOTT STEVE OLSON Teacher’s Pet KEN CARR NADINE CONWAY Biggest Breakup VINCE TALERISO DEBBIE SCOTT Hyper ERIC ORTIZ MINDY GUMM Best Body JIM HARDY CINDY SPEATH Revolutionist GREG KENT BRIAN KEEN COLETTE RISNER JENNY FISHER Most Likely To Succeed With DOUG DICKIE DEB SCOTT Kelly Jo Starnes Debra Lyn Scott Last fall, when asked to edit the year- book, I said I would. I had no idea of the time, patience, and understanding that it would take. Now that the yearbook is fin- ished, I have the summer to relax and not worry about deadlines. I hope this edition of Prairie Life will bring you many happy memories. We would like to thank Mr. Haag, Jim Beckham, Mary Casper and Muffy Mar- tin; Co-copy editors and the faculty for their cooperation. Kelly Jo Starnes Deb Scott Co-editors JOSTEN