Algonac High School - Algonquin Yearbook (Algonac, MI)

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Excitement dominated the year . . . as the minutes ticked away during the game against Richmond at the Trueman Pippel field , the fans and spectators couldn ' t control their excite- ment. After 16 losing attempts, the Muskrats were in the victory column. With this game, the band stood out in their new uniforms. Homecoming captured many in- terests along with new events. The face painting throughout the week helped bring spirit into the halls. For the first time in two years, people lined the streets to cheer on the floats and marching units. From slumber day to the active participation in theme day, class rivalry remained strong. New clubs continued to grow as the Science Society expanded, and French Club began. Newspaper cap- tured their first major award with In- ternational Honorable Mention from Quill and Scroll. Yearbook finally won the coveted Buckeye award from GLIPA. Band continued to dominate the county participating in competi- tions and winning numerous awards. With spirit really returning after years of apathy, to capture the feel- ings and excitement of the year, You had to be there Student lile division — 7

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Showing your spirit at assemblies and getting involved is fun . This is the only time in your life that you get the chance to do this sort of thing. Heather Borchardt ' 87 Pasteup demands tremendous patience during 3rd hour newspaper class for Samantha Baker and Jill Kummer. Working on the Homecoming edition, staff members designed their paper to also function as a football program selling a record breaking 572 copies. Balloons and streamers help sophomores win first place. Ted Stager, Cathy Cronk, Doris Heath and Howie McCollom used the after school time to transform the middle hall. With class pictures on September 23, the cafeteria became a mini beauty salon with cur ling irons and make up. Shelli Kurak helps Paula Rix put the finishing touches on her make up. Choosing a class ring involves debate and decision. Carrie Rivard and Atsuko Iwasa look over the choices from Terry berry. 6 — Student life division A collection of beach bums, Christmas celebrators, and halloween scaries take a break during first hour on October 16. Katie Moran, Mike McGuire, Gayle Wines, Renee Quenneville and Debbie Piemont kept a count during first hour.

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Being there . . . With the sun setting behind them, Majorettes entertained the crowd during the dedication ceremonies. Ann Rosso, Lisa Miketich and Stephanie Miketich concentrated on the next step in the formation. Football captains participated in the dedication ceremony with Kurt Gilbert speaking for the group. Curt Reams, Pat Koltz, and Jeff Lang recognized donors and the field committee. With alumni and students present, the Trueman C. Pippel Memorial Field was dedicated on October 17. Mr. Pippel was an outstanding football coach during the 40’s and 50’s achieving a 25 game winning streak, with one defeat, and then a 28 game winning streak. “I am very pleased that everyone would think enough of him to dedicate the field in his honor, especially around Homecoming Week, which is a very special time for the students,” said Mrs. Pippel. She attended the Homecoming game participating in the parade, and the dedication ceremony. “He demanded discipline and stressed to play fair to the best of your ability. When you play dirty, he said, you take your mind off the game.” said Jim DeBoyer, former football player in the 40’s and 50’s.