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

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Football 2 ee nits ees er een 4 a SS ae: ps A Bar S16: 62 $0 peers on 6.86: See Er eve IS¢ Lap: A 20 80 32 (le npeey Bb): nur “61 is First row: George Arndt, Tom Klosinski, Tony Bellegante, Jeff Johnson, Pat Meehan, Brad Feece, Rick Bloode, Brad Klosinski, Chris Blake, Doug Grott| Ed Hynek, Bart Bettuo. Second row: Gene Zilske, Jon Dudeck, Mike Johnston, Brian Trosper, Todd Shepard, Robert Ames, Dan Edmunds, Pau Chelbowski, Joe Taylor Terrill MacMillan, Terry Wind, Jim Keldsen. Third row: Tim Pietrazk, Paige Jonas, Tim Mowry, Scott McQueen, Spike Siforc Jeff Kring, Mare Gumm, Brian Bloode, Tim Fetterer, Jim Grott, P.J. Bernth, Doug Curl, Bob Connors. Fourth row: Chris Mroczkiewicz, Doug Klute, J.E Glossinger, Brad Trosper, Art Newkirk, Jim Maxwell, Eddie Lenig, Dwayne Kepplin, Stacey Wind, Chris Leonard, Steve Albin, Geno Klute. Fifth row Coach Kauffman, Coach Jennings, Coach Shead, J.J. Kessler, Butch DeGroote, Doug Coffinger, Bob Overmeyer, Doug Glon, Coach Spier, Coach Moffiti| Cougar varsity football played one of the toughest schedules in the New Prairie history when they competed against three teams ranked in the top five of the state. Although the team was young and inexperienced, it maintained a positive attitude and fought hard for improvement. Senior Chris Blake displayed exceptional skill when he broke eight school re- cords. Captains for the team were Chris Blake and Brad Klosinski. Most Valuable Back went to Jon Dudeck. Most Valuable Lineman was awarded to Ed Hynek; Most Improved Lineman went to Doug Curl. Brad Klosinski received the Sportmanship award; George Arndt was awarded the Prep Team award. Chris Blake re- ceived the 100% Helmet award and the Most Tackles award. Mighty Cougars! 18 Football

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Varsity Baseball Front row: Eric Swope, David Ryans, Marc Gumm, Dave Washburn, Jim Maxwell, Tom Washburn, Geno Klute, Tom Olson. Back row: Coach Jerry @olonese, Dennis Ryans, Tom Jarka, Terry Wind, Ron Troubaugh, Judd Rose, Rick Bloode. New Prairie’s baseball team fought for a successful season and ended with a 15-13 record. Coach Curt Swank commented that it was an enjoyable and successful season because the team had the heart and backbone to come from behind many times. He felt that this was a tribute to the character of the team’s young men. Senior Rick Bloode broke four school re- cords and freshman Dave Ryans broke one. Captain was Rick Bloode, who also received the Most Valuable Player award, Batting Champ award, RBI Champ award, and Mental Atti- tude award. The Most Improved Player was Dean Schmidt. Rick Bloode and Dave Washburn won All Conference and Dennis Ryans received an Honorable Mention. Coaches were Jerry Colonese and Curt Swank. The team placed second in conference. 20 Varsity Baseball Elston Washington Marquette La Ville Westville Westville John Glenn Rogers LaCrosse LaCrosse Jimtown Triton South Central Culver Knox St. Joe Knox LaVille River Valley John Glenn Buchanan Buchanan Jimtown Marian Triton LaSalle Culver Rogers a WANN — SWAY WOWUNIADAANAA dh — WAWMOODSNHNBWNHA ADTUN Rick Bloode up to bat.