Bellmont High School - Legend Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Student Life 8 Academics 34 Organizations 50 Sports 74 Album 114 Ads 166 THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE! MONT p 1981 LEGEND Volume 14 1000 E. North Adams Drive Decatur, Indiana 46733 Title Page — 1 Our place is the only place to be There ' s no place like home. Home is where the heart is. The best part of leaving is coming home. If this place called home was such a terrific place to be, why did we ever leave it in the first place? Maybe it was because we knew a place where our friends were, a place that offered an endless array of opportunities just for the asking. Sure, we knew our friends, con- tenders, and neighbors down the road — The Adams Centrals, the Blufftons, the South Adamses — but their places could not begin to match up to ours. Our place offered so much more. For four years, this was to be our home away from home, and we knew this was where we belonged. After all, here we could make things happen. So come along with us. We know you ' ll want to stay. Our place is THE PLACE TO BE! .WW Varsity harriers, Ken Swales, Jim Solik, Ryan Bultemeyer, and Kent Kiefer draw enthusiasm and encouragement from Coach Bauman immediately before the onset of the Bi-County cross country meet. Shorter days, cooler temperatures, and the changing of the leaves on the trees surrounding the Bellmont pond are just a few signs that mark the onset of autumn and the beginning of another school year. Senior class members show-off their enthusiasm which won them the spirit stick during the Homecoming pep ses- sion. 2 — Opening )ne of the hardest problems faced dur- ig an average school day is finding a .lace to sit during a crowded lunch mod. lowever, Matt Miller has found the per- =ct solution as he offers his lap to a dis- raught buddy, B. J. Faurote, on costume lay. Opening — 3 Our place is always action-packed I August 26. The first day of a brand new school year. Day after day the alarm clock would ring at 7:00. Week after week classes would begin at 8:1 5 and would be dismissed at 2:45. Was it this daily routine that lured us to school for thirty-six weeks? No way! More likely than not, it was the good times and the ' going-ons that happened both before and after the dismissal bell that brought us back to our place everyday. Whether we were reminiscing about the past weekend ' s events with friends, making plans for the upcoming Friday and Saturday nights, meeting with one of the 21 organizations, or practicing with one of the 18 various sporting teams, we were showing everyone that we did not attend school only to learn and to await the 2:45 dis-l missal bell. There was more to it than that. We led action-packed lives and our place offered just that— ACTION! Yes, there was always something going on at our place! 138-pound sophomore Tony Roman grapples with A. C. ' s Matt Ford at a home match. Each year, the Bellmont-A.C. wrestling match proves to be one of Indi- ana ' s most exciting as the host gym is not only jam-packed with people, but also with action. Senior Nance Hackman is all smiles after opening her Christmas gift she received from a friend. Either Rhonda Keuneke is imitating a moose during Newspaper class or she is only trying to get the attention of a roving photographer. Job well done, Rhonda! 4 — Opening Taking orders for Christmas greetings during her lunch mod is Missy Macke, while Scott Aurand recites his letter to Santa Claus and Tony Meyer jots down his ideas for a greeting. Senior Rick Burkhalter is ready to give his classmate and lunch-buddy, Mark Well- man, his big surprise as he closes his eyes and opens wide. Opening — 5 With time, it seems just like home Getting back into the swing of things was a challenge encoun- tered by almost every student with the reopening of classes in August. As high school students, we realized that our long, lazy, carefree days of summer were rapidly coming to an end, and we would once again be faced with responsibilities. Fed up with four long years of daily assignments, senior math major, Mark Wellman, prepares to take his true feel- ings out on his Calculus instructor, Mr. Arnold, who only seems to scoff at the threat. Up in the tree! Is it . . .? No, it ' s not Tarzan but senior Mark Rausch sure could get into the swing of things if he o nly had a rope. With these responsibilities came sacrifices. We cut our night lives shorter, not because the sun rose earlier in the morning, but because we did. In the evenings, we were forced to do homework rather than take in a late summer softball game. Loaded down with enough homework to last us a lifetime, we began to wonder whether we would ever adapt to our new schedules as students. However, it wasn ' t long until things began to click and once again we were find- ing out where we belonged and what was expected of us. We had begun another academic and social year, and we were making ourselves right at home. 6 — Opening Judy Banning and Susie Loshe were game for the camera on costume day. l l gJP- At first glance it would seem Bellmont is Kent Kiefer, Eldon Fink, Eric Bulmahn, going to the monkeys, but it is only soph- Barry Barger, Jim Solik, Scott Hebble, omore Doris McAhren and her stuffed and Gary Helmrich get up for the friend sharing a quiet conversation on Braves while Sam Schnurr and Greg costume day. Kable supervise the building ' s sturdi- ness and structuring. Senior harrier Kent Kiefer, concentrates on staying one step ahead of his oppo- t:MJmt f0m ' ,-J mMk nents as he circles the pond on his first leg of the Bi-County meet. Opening — 7 It ' s obvious that d ie isn ' t a lonely number as proved by se liors Rhonda Keuneke, Kaylehn Bohnle, Deb Thieme, and Nance Hackman as they cruise around town celebratinc their powder puft vic- tory STUDENT LIFE This is the place to be Friday night football games, parties, West-Side Story, prac- tices, the Junior-Senior prom, cruisin ' , McDonald ' s, teepeing . . . and the list goes on. Each of these played a small but very important part in our lives as students. We could always be found doing something exciting or out-of-the-ordinary to make our student lives more enjoyable and memorable. After all, whoever said that weekdays and weekends had to be day-in and day-out routines? Not us! It ' s true we took one day at a time, but we never passed up a chance to share a laugh or a good time with a friend. You say you have nothing to do on a typical Friday night? Well, head on over to our place. You ' re sure to find something going on. Our place is A GREAT PLACE TO BE! Junior Linda Keuneke always finds time to flash a friendly smile. Junior Phil Smith iends a helping hand to band parent, Bev Stuck, during the annual Band Boosters ' dessert jniof Denny Faurote and his lovable. utchable friend ' Pierre ' prepare to take es- ' ma morning break dunng Yearbook Student Life Division— 9 Rain cancels parade for Homecoming I When was one of the best times to get involved in school activities, dress crazily, or just raise your spirits? Homecoming week, of course! This year, some of the crazy dress days included costume day and grub day. These special days broke the monotony and added a little spice to the regular school routine. On Wednesday, the rivalry arose once again between the jun- ior and senior girls as the Powder Puff game got underway. The gru- eling practices held before school and in the evenings paid off for the senior girls who proudly left the football field with a victorious 6-0 score. Games are intended to create fun and that was the case Thurs- day evening as Tony Meyer was the winner of the sack race. Tony was also one-half of the winning team with Scott Aurand in the three-legged race. Nick Miller proved how rapidly his mouth could consume a pie as he cap- tured first place in the pie-eating contest, and Marty Hess jammed 38 marshmallows in his mouth to win that sticky event. The tricycle race ended with the team of Scott Aurand and Mark Rauch crossindi the finish line in unison with Marl Grote and Ronnie Braun creating a tie in that contest. On Friday morning the pep sesl sion was a large success when tha teachers did their part in Homel coming by performing a crazy skitl Friday evening the annual paradJ was unfortunately cancelled! because of the rainy weather! Nevertheless, the float contest was still held and the sophomores] captured the rewarding first place] prize. All in all, Homecoming week of! 1 980 was a big success. 1 — Homecoming Week Dordination is the name of the game as niors Teresa Wolpert and Cindy Dan- s enjoy themselves in the three-legged ce. Homecoming Week — 1 1 Our life was work . Work! Work! Work! That ' s all I ever do! Work didn ' t actually play a part in the lives of BHS students, or did it? The work schedule may not have been all that rough all of the time, but it usually accounted for some part of our daily lives. Having a part-time job may have meant some odd hours or unrea- sonable pay, but for many stu- dents it was a necessity to work to keep the gas gauge above E or to be able to go to the football and basketball games on the week- ends. Even if we didn ' t have a job, there were always plenty of other time-consuming tasks that had to be done. At school, tackling our Algebra problems gave us a work- out, and when we got home we had to find time to do our chemis- try equations. Fixing supper with Mom or helping Dad split firewood were other little jobs that had to be done. Work was probably never antici- pated very much and it may not have excited us a whole lot, but our job experiences prepared us for the future when jobs will prob- ably play an even larger part in our lives. The long hours of work finally pay off for members of the band and drill team as they perform at Fields and Flourishes. Teachers are here to lend us a helping hand in our work, as Mrs. DesJean gives aid to Ken Petruska in Geometry class. 12— Our Life of Work What was the purpose behind a lot of our work? Money, of course, that all impor- tant buck. Working to make some bucks is senior Scott Aurand as he cues up a record at the WADM radio station. Our Life of Work— 13 %m S:wiS • Senior Mark Wellman gets all wrapped up in the tun as his classmates Kris Frey, Rick Ross, and others put the art of TP- ing into action. Christmas break gave seniors Nancy Hackman, Joann Selking, Rhonda Keu- neke, Lori Mazelin, Audrey Becher, Deb Thieme, and Teresa Woebbeking a chance to enjoy the winter wonderland. Half-time entertainment is provided by the male cheerleaders at Powder Puff as they enjoy constructing a human pyra- mid. 14— Our Lite of Play Our life was play . Looking back on our childhood years, we remember that a lot of our time was spent playing. We remember the little boy or girl who played cowboys and indians, built castles in the sand, and made mud pies. Forty years from now, when we reminisce on our high school years, we will realize that a lot of our time was still made up of play. Cruisin ' around town, going to see a movie, going to a sporting event, and TP-ing a friend ' s house were all classified as play. These activities made our social lives in high school more interesting and enjoyable. We were able to find time off from our school, sport, and work schedules to go out for a pizza with friends or to stop by the party that everyone was supposed to beat. So whatever happened to the lit- tle boys and girls who played in the sand and made mud pies? As we grow older we learned that even though the word play took on new meanings, it will always be a part of our lives. Capturing the spirit of fun is junior Leann Geels as she prepares to throw confetti at a football game. Win or lose, Powder Puff is a lot of fun as juniors Kim Cowans, Sharon Gerber, Tammy Busick, Doris Bosch, Laura Gun- sett, and Susie Loshe show their enthusi- asm. Our Life of Play— 1s Birch Bayh (Scott Hebble) gives his views on the issues of the campaign as he pres- ents his speech. Separate booths for voting made the election more realistic and secretive as junior Nick Miller decides who to vote for. Learning how to use the voting cards was necessary as seniors Steve Aspy and Ted Hutker instruct Lisa Rumschlag, Suzanne Hakes, John Morgan, Cassie Fuller, and Steve Winans. 16 — Mock Election It was almost like the real thing Literally running for the office of senator is senior Missy Irwin as she portrays Dan Quayle in the election. Under 18 years of age but still able to vote? That was the case as the students and faculty of Bell- mont High School got involved in politics when the senior classes held a mock election on Friday, October 10, 1980. Fourteen of Mr. Koning ' s stu- dents portrayed the candidates for the offices of president, vice presi- dent, senators, governor, and 4th and 10th District Congressmen. Also, they were responsible for writing a speech in the name of their candidate which was to be presented in front of the entire stu- dent body and citizens of Adams County. The Decatur Daily Democrat got involved by informing the public of what the mock election was all about. Television cameramen were also contacted and were on the scene for the mock election. On the day of the mock election, Mr. Philip Sharp, running for 4th District Congressman, was the only actual candidate who was present although many represent- atives were present for the other candidates. In the mock election, Independ- ent party candidate John Ander- son (Eric Bulmahn) won the presi- dency with all the other Demo- cratic party candidates winning. This was very much in contrast to the actual election where Republi- can Ronald Reagan became the 40th president of the U. S., and the majority of the winners were Republican candidates. The mock election turned out to be a learning experience which prepared Bellmont students for future years by teaching them how important it is to vote, and also, that learning about the candidates before they vote is of great impor- tance. th Congressional District candidate, hilip Sharp, shares his time and ideas ith Bellmont students in the audito- um. Mr. Sharp won the actual election n November 4, 1980. As other senior candidates look on, Mike Werling speaks on the behalf of Vice-Presidential candidate, Walter Mondale. Mock Election — 1 7 Proudly bearing the titles for Homecom- ing 1980 are Queen Susan McAhren and King Tony Meyer. After just being named this year ' s Silver Arrow Queen, Teresa Woebbeking expresses a look of surprised happiness as her escort Rick Ross shows his approval. At the Silver Arrow dance students enjoy themselves by dancing to the sounds of the band End Game. Homecoming Court: Barry Barger, She; Davis, Gavin Walther, Regina Klinke King Tony Meyer, Queen Suss McAhren, Lisa Wellman, Phil Smith, Ho Voirol, Todd Cowans, Joann Selking, ar Eldon Fink. 1 8 — Homecoming Silver Arrow Moments of glory enjoyed by royalty m J r TI i m mm® ll [ 1 lif jHI v ■■ mm 1 Iver Arrow Court — Front Row: Jody jchran, Brad Weber. Back Row: Teresa jrn, Steve Aspy, Audrey Becher, Gary Helmrich, Queen Teresa Woebbeking, Rick Ross, Leann Geels, Sam Gerke, CarlaSauer, Dan Uhrick. Umbrellas and blankets are a must for court members Sheila Davis, Joann Selk- ing, Susan McAhren, and Tony Meyer who try to ' keep dry at the Homecoming game. Presenting the flowers and crown at the Silver Arrow Coronation are Jody Cochran and Brad Weber. The rain on Homecoming night may have cancelled the parade and dampened the game a little, but spirits were still high as the royal court stood on the stadium track at half-time of the East Noble-Bellmont football game. The student body had made their selection that morning and the decision was brought to a cli- max as Susan McAhren was crowned the 1980 Homecoming Queen and Tony Meyer was announced as the Homecoming King. After a 21-17 victory for Bell- mont, the performing band WKKJ supplied the music for the annual dance. February arrived and along with it the annual Silver Arrow Corona- tion sponsored by the cheerlead- ers. Due to the cancellation of school most of the week because of fog, student voting took place before the game on Silver Arrow night. Senior candidates vying for the crown were Audrey Becher, Teresa Kern, and Teresa Woeb- beking. After the crowd became silent, Teresa Woebbeking was announced as the 1981 Silver Arrow Queen. For the Silver Arrow dance, It ' s a Rainbow World, music was provided by the band End Game . Homecoming Silver Arrow — 1 9 The setting for the play J.B. is a circus Mr. Kaough, director of both plays, gives ground with all the necessities: a tent, the Linda Serna a few pointers on how to center ring, and in this case, two masks feel the part of Mrs. Betticelli. which represent G od and the devil. As Mr. Zuss (Scott Aurand) oversees, Zephar (Randy Elliott), Bildad (Brian Chronister), and Eliphaz (Scott Marbach) beat up J.B. . . . As J.B. (Brad Hinsky) and his wife, Sara (Cathy Cable), hold a flower which sym- bolizes life, they realize that they cannot lose faith in God and that they must go on. 20— Plays Drama Club brings stage to life The setting was a circus round, but the theme was far Dm being fun and games. It was ne to relive the Old Testament as r. Kaough ' s cast of 22 per- irmed a revised life of Job in the ay J.B. on December 5,6, and 7. Brad Hinsky and Cathy Cable ortrayed the lead roles of J.B. id his wife. It was a test of faith, courage, id strength as J.B. and his wife ere put through one disaster after another — the loss of their children, their business, their home. But in the end, as in the Book of Job itself, God gave them the ultimate gift — the ability to hope and to love. Singing and dancing dominated the stage for the play West Side Story on the weekend of March 13,14,and15. A cast of 29 brought the sum- mer of 1959 to life as they por- trayed two rivaling gangs, the Jets and the Sharks, both trying to be rulers of the west side of Manhat- tan. The hatred of the two gangs was contrasted with the love of an ex-Jet leader and the sister of the Shark leader. The final scene showed the injustices that can be done by society because of racial preju- dices, when both leaders were killed and the ex-Jet leader died in the arms of his lover. Clarice (Lori Conrad) and Action (Mike Ha milton) enjoy themselves at the gym dance before the big rumble. Lovers Tony (Gerry Rumschlag) and Maria (Mary Hann) share a romantic moment as they sing Tonight . Pausing during the song America Rosalia (Teresa Wolpert) tries to find ways to defend her homeland, Puerto Rico. i Plays— 21 Senior class labels 1981 the best We are the seniors of BHS, and we are happy to be here- EEre! It seemed as if it had taken forever, but in the end our senior year had arrived before we knew it. What did being a senior mean? It meant being eligible to have release time. It meant you knew your way around Bellmont better than anyone else did. It meant the varsity teams were made up mainly of your classmates. It also meant it was your turn to walk down the aisle on that special Sunday in May to receive your dip- loma. But most of all, being a senior provided that feeling of status we had waited three years for, and it meant we were soon to be out of high school and on our own or off to college. We all knew our senior year was one to be cherished, and we were happy to be the senior class of 1981. Senior Kaylehn Bohnke demonstrates the proper way to stick out a tongue as she realizes she gets to sit through a few more hours ot school. Exhibiting his idea ot how a senior shoul look and act is Jim Solik at half-time of basketball game. 22— Seniors Lunchtime is the perfect time to talk, relax or read BRAVE TALK as is done by sen- iors Mike Werling, Tony Meyer, and Jim Solik. Being a senior means to have many responsibilities as Rhonda Keuneke and Kris Frey sell Homecoming dance tickets during their lunch, while they still find time to have fun. Senior Fred Buescher performs a vitamin deficiency experiment in front of his classmates during his Independent Biol- ogy class. Seniors — 23 $i£Mx i t Lt ?. . ,M §■ 1,1 Playing Espana! on their trumpets are Dennis Wiseman, Robbie Swygart, and Steve Winans. The Unknown Trombone (Wayne Erxle- ben) responds to interviewer Mike Heck- man ' s questions by answering with famil- iar tunes on his instrument. Choreography goes along with the sing- ing as the Brave Generation performs Long Train Running. 24 — Pop ' s Concert Energize featured in 1981 Pops Jon Huppert works on one of the techni- cal aspects involved in putting on Pops by staging the lights. The lights grew dim. The audi- ence fell silent. As the curtains opened, energy began to radiate from the stage. It was 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, as the 1981 Pops Concert Energize got underway. Song playing, dancing, singing, and crazy skits made up the majority of the evening. With the Band of Braves, the Cadet Choir, Brave Generation, Concert Choir, and other involved students, the performances showed the work and the time that had gone into making Pops what it was. Tributes go to emcees Scott Aurand and Phil Smith, and to Mr. Pennington, Mrs. Doonan, and Miss Reynolds for direction and choreography of the 1981 Pops Concert. Monte Python ' s skit, The Argument, is exhibited by juniors Brad Hinsky and Mike Heckman during the Pops Concert. Mr. Pennington directs the Band of Braves in one of their numbers for the 1981 Pops Concert. Pops Concert — 25 Spring means lazy days, crazy ways The snow disappeared. The days grew longer. The skies were bluer and the grass was greener. One by one, innocent students were struck by an inevitable ill- ness. What was it? SPRING FEVER! Yes, when springtime rolled around there seemed to be a noticeable change in the mood and atmosphere around school. How can we forget the day seven pigeons were set loose inside school? Then there were the frequent fire alarms set off by some culprits so that we could get a breath of fresh air during classtime. Also, when the annual tornado drill was practiced, we knew that spring was officially here. One of the added extras that usually goes along with spring is a spring break. Unfortunately, this year it was decided not to have one. Of couse, we all began to antici- pate the end of the school year, and this may have meant that we slackened off on our schoolwork just a little. It also became pretty tempting to skip school when it was 75 degrees outside and we were inside with temperatures of 50 degrees or seemingly lower. However, it was soon discov- ered that spring fever was not an incurable illness after all; some- how its symptoms suddenly disap- peared when summer vacation arrived! Geometry class can bring out the goofy side of a person as Brad Hinsky demon- strates some typical class behavior dur- ing spring. Spring fever hits senior students as they enjoy the sights at the Capitol building in Washington D.C. 26 — Spring Fever Tior Lori Mazelin shows delight in the Denny Faurote and Nick Miller do some rm weather as she blows a bubble in spring cleaning as they purposely box up nt of the White House. Jon Yoquelet and put him away. Spring fever hits in the classroom at unexpected times as junior Leslie Guise dreams of summer days by the pool. rnado drills are a sure sign of spring- ie as Scott Ainsworth demonstrates the rrect way to protect himself in case of a nado. Spring Fever — 27 Hall life: laughter and lockers Hall — a way to go through a building; passageway. That ' s how Webster detines it, but ask any Bellmont student what goes on in their halls, and you ' ll get a differ- ent picture. Our long corridors provided us with a place to meet where we could catch up on all the latest news. We were always sure to see groups of friends talking with each other before school and between classes. And picture the guys who always escorted their girlfriends through the halls to every class. You knew them. They were the ones always running through the halls to get to their own classes! As for our lockers, they were more than just a place where we kept our books. Lockers were the place to stop and talk to our friends. Of course, lockers were made to be stacked, and if our books came tumbling out when we opened them, we knew that our friends had been up to mis- chief. Then, when it came time to wr cram our winter coat, our o books, and the books of six othl people in the bottom compartmel of our locker, it became a pretl tight squeeze. If we were in the halls or by oJ locker duri ng class time, we wen always supposed to have that littl green slip of paper that made oa presence in the halls okay, anc if not, well . . . life in the halls couj easily turn into life in the prinq pal ' s office! I I Getting shoved into the picture is senior Sheila Davis as she has a good time in the hall. Pat Massonne doesn ' t seem to be having too much fun as he serves his time in the hall during Spanish I class. Seniors Marilyn Blythe and Barry Barger head tor their lockers as the school day begins. 28— Life in the Halls II II! E Junior Dawn Williamson can really get into her locker, as Shah Lehrman will- ingly offers some assistance. While stopping by her locker to drop off her books between classes, freshman Tammy Bultemeyer finds time to flash a smile for the camera. It ' s a common, everyday sight to see jun- ior Ted Baker walking down the halls with his arms outstretched and a silly smile on his face. Life in the Halls— 29 Prom features Come Sail Away . Well — it ' s not far down to par- adise. At least it wasn ' t for those juniors and seniors who attended this year ' s prom Come Sail Away . . . on Saturday, May 2. Upon entering the commons area for the dance, guests climbed on board a sail boat and spent the remainder of the evening in the midst of a lighthouse, a dock, and islands with palm trees. Couples were also presented with two memory books and a small brandy snifter with the theme and a palm tree engraved on it as they entered the dance. Lasting from 9:00-12:00, the prom dance featured the band BREAKAWAY. After-prom activities included a midnight matinee, FOUL PLAY, from 1 :00-3:00 in the auditorium, and a breakfast was served in the commons from 3:00-4:00. Sailing ... it took the guests away to where they always heard paradise could be. Just a dream and the wind to carry them, and soon they were free to live out their fantasy at the 1981 Junior- Senior Prom. Juniors Kris McGill and Janette Irwin ded- icated their time to decorate for the Jun- ior-Senior Prom, Come Sail Away ... One of the responsibilities of being! sophomore class officer is servirj refreshments at prom as is shown hej by Anna Tharp waiting on Rick Ross. 30— Prom Senior Steve Aspy and other prom guests boogie to the beat of the band BREAKA- WAY. Waiting for the next song to begin, Heidi Hakes and Mark Rauch share a quiet moment together. Greg Kable, Eric Bulmahn, and Brian Henkenius dance to the music and have a good time at the 1 981 prom. ESTIMATED PROM EXPENDITURES Guys Girls Tuxedo $40.00 Dress $60.00 Dinner 30.00 Shoes 20.00 Dance 4.00 Boutonniere 4.00 Pictures 7.00 Accessories 10.00 Movie 2.00 Breakfast 1.00 Corsage 7.50 Gasoline 10.00 $101.50 $94.00 Prom— 31 A special moment is shared by Lori Con- rad and a friend as they embrace after the commencement ceremony. Leaving the gym meant leaving our high school days behind as Paul Rorick and Valedictorian Kathy Miller exit one final time. 32 — Graduation It all ended with a touch of blue tticipation and mixed emotions fill the r as senior graduates file in to the iunds of Pomp and Circumstance. Congratulations are in order for Scott Aurand, Ted Hutker, Brian Chronister, and Eric Bumahn as they realize that they finally made it. Diplomas, tears, laughter, fami- lies, friends, and 237 graduates made the Bellmont gynmasium a special place to be on Sunday, May 24. After marching in to the sounds of Pomp and Circumstance, we listened to the invocation, the ser- mon, and the welcome. Following this, Salutatorian Judy Harvey and Valedictorian Kathy Miller shared their thoughts and feelings with the graduates and guests about our past school days and the future. As we received our diplomas and moved our tassles from the left to the right of our caps, we realized that it was over — the mes- sage had hit home. Our high school days had come to an end and many of us felt a sense of loss. But somewhere beneath that sinking feeling of the end hid an optimistic feeling of the new — a future filled with happiness and success. Salutatorian Judy Harvey gives a heart- warming speech for the crowd as she brings to mind the past and the future for the 1981 graduates. uation — 33 1 fl ■ ; Junior Rita Koenemann researches her selected history topic at the Decatur Pub- lic Library. 34 — Academics Division m ACADEMICS This is the place to be Way back when we were just learning our ABC ' s, we each had a special dream. At one time or another, somewhere between our cookies and milk breaks, we all wanted to grow up to be either firemen, teachers, doctors, or nurses. We figured then that our goals were just within reach. We thought that owning a stetho- scope would guarantee our Ph.D. in medicine. Well, times have changed. Now we know that it takes a lot of hard work and determination to make our dreams come true ... it takes an education to survive in these changing times. Are you wondering where you can go to find this thing called an education? Well, stop right here because you ' ve come to the right place! OUR PLACE IS THE PLACE TO FIND IT! Senior, Dave Rumschlag, reviews his text book before the semester exam in elec tricity class. Preparing his breakfast entree is sopho more Freddy Perez, as he finds time to flash a smile for the camera xking on the metal lathe, senior Bruce jer attempts to make a center punch his Advanced Metals Class. Academics Division 3S Interests aid in selecting classes To Bellmont students, academ- ics was the way ot preparing for the future. Each year, several months before the new school year began, students were busy planning class schedules. Many students signed up for classes that their friends took. The ones who took what they wanted found school much more enjoya- ble as they prepared themselves for the future. Home Ec offered a variety of areas to explore from designing To fit the perfect picture, Leo Geels matches up the corners on his picture frame in Woods II. Freshman Sandra Knittle strives for the perfect error-free paper in Typing I. and decorating a home to bathing a baby or baking bread. Industrial Arts gave an insight on woodwork- ing and how to fix and maintain a car. Foreign language classes exposed students to many cul- tures and traditions. There were many classes that students could take to help build their futures. If students were not sure what they wanted to do when they graduated, Bellmont offered many general classes. Money Management could teach one how to budget money. Typinj could be used to type term paper: in other classes and in college. Educational programs such as DECA and ICT offered students ar education and on-the-job training at one time. These classes offeree the experience needed to obtain i job upon graduation. No matter what classes student! decided upon, it was best to take the classes corresponding with one ' s interests. 36 — Academics Freshman Scott Lautzenheiser adjusts the lathe to the right setting in Metals I. Lisa Jeffery adjusts the clock to the cor- rect time in Spanish I. Junior Rita Koenemann acquires the technique of how to set the perfect table in Home Ec II. Sophomore Scott Eddy corrects his mis- take while writing a song in the band- room. Juniors Judy Banning and Cathy Loshe weigh grains of corn to study the mole concept in Chemistry I. Academics — 37 Kris Frey gives her campaign speech to the student body as she portrays Demo- crat John Walda in the government class mock election. Sophomore Kevin Baumgartner adds more paper to his paper mache sculpture in Art I. Many of the art students made gnomes which are popular figures for art projects. Working in the kitchen, Terry Giesslei washes pans at her school job station During the lunch mods, the P.V.E. stu- dents work at different job stations throughout the school. 38 — Learning Without Books Close the books — open the options Open your books to page 56. Sound familiar? Day after day, class after class, every book and every page 56 looked the same as the next. The words ran together, and they began to look like noth- ing more than tiny black dots on a large white page. Besides studying with books, there were many ways to learn. Some classes took educational field trips to places like Ball State, the Ft. Wayne Newspapers, or to the Ft. Wayne Performing Arts Center. The Home Ec and science classes worked in labs by baking chocolate chip cookies or making crystalline structures. Taking a math class definitely meant working problems on the board or using graphs and num- ber lines. Giving speeches became a common practice in Communication Arts or Public Speaking, and thus, the task of addressing a group became much easier. Choir or band gave stu- dents the experience needed to read such types of music as pop, religious, or broadway, or to play such instruments as the flute, trombone, or clarinet. Elizabeth Ortiz demonstrates one of the many ways to learn math by working problems on the board in Algebra II as Mrs. Hebble checks her work. Rhonda Miller cuts a thread on her cloth- ing project in Advanced Clothing. Advanced Clothing students had one requirement of making a clothing article that was lined and had bound button- holes. Learning Without Books — 39 Typing is one of the tasks of a secretary as Deb Krueckeberg demonstrates in Office Procedures. Office Procedures was offered to give students the experi- ence of being in an office situation. Working toward future occupations Doctor, lawyer, mechanic, fash- n designer, teacher, and nurse, lese were a few of the career )tions open to graduating sen- rs. Choosing the right field oved to be a difficult decision, venty years from now we could ) doing something totally differ- it than what we had originally anned. With jobs getting harder and harder to find, selecting the right career became ever increasingly important. A college education became more important. Guid- ance counselors helped arrange our classes to the career choice we made. They also helped us choose the right classes to pre- pare us for college. The job area with the brightest outlook this year was computer technology. Another area with an abudance of opportunities was medical occupations. As we got closer to the end of high school, plans became more definite on which career we would choose. Whatever occupation was chosen, it took a lot of class plan- ning and preparation for further training. Junior Susan Daugherty works after school in the children ' s section of the public library. DECA students acquire knowledge of dif- ferent jobs dealing with marketing. As seniors, they go to school and then work half a day to earn credits. Academics — 41 Independence: Doing it on your own Bellmont ' s Independent Study program offered an alternative teaching and learning method from that of the normal classroom. The program required the matu- rity to be self-directed. Since stu- dents were often without a teacher, they had to be responsi- ble and dependable learners. The program offered a totally new method of learning for stu- dents requiring them to be respon- sible for their own educational progress. One of the requirements was to gain the approval of both the department head and the teacher. Independent Study was offered in business, industrial arts, social studies, P.E., science, and foreign language. Those who had busi- ness independently typed things for other teachers. Independent business study was offered to those who had previously covered every area of business and who wished to further their education. Industrial arts students worked on projects that gained the teach- er ' s approval. Social studies stu- dents were also granted the opportunity to take Independent Study. The history students worked on a report every nine Senior Brian Chronister cleans a lens in Independent Astronomy. Brian also helped with the special effects for the planetarium. weeks, while the Psychology sti dents worked on review papers. Those students who needei more P.E. helped teachers wit] their freshman gym classes] thereby earning Independer Study credits. The astronom : students tinkered with lasers an toyed with special effects for th planetarium. The program offered an entin new method of learning for thoa students involved; but most impor tant, it offered students a strivet for independence and thi chance to do things on their own. Kip Pancake repairs an engine for inde- pendent Power and Transmission. The students could work on a project that met the teacher ' s approval. 42 — Academics Independent German IV student Nancy Hackman, reads the book Homo Faber, just one of many books the students read to broaden their knowledge in German. Juniors Lisa Wellman an d Mike Heckman research their books for an Independent History project. The requriement was to turn in a forty-five minute report, on tape, every nine weeks. :1 emics — 43 Credit requirement remains at 34 1 1 . Why was this number so important? To students, this was the number of credits we received from required classes. The rest of our credits came from the 140 dif- ferent elective classes offered. All of these classes together made up the necessary 34 credits we needed to graduate. This year there was the possibil- ity of increasing the 34 credits needed to graduate to 38 credits. Some felt that this change would be too drastic, while others felt that it might be a good solution to get students to work harder. At the end of the year, however, the administration decided to leave it at 34 credits. Required classes varied from Biology I or General Science to Basic Grammar or Reading and Writing Workshop. Freshmen gave speeches in Communication Arts and learned CPR in health. Soph- omores learned to dissect frogs and assemble a leaf collection. In history, we acquired knowl- edge of our country ' s past. As seniors, everyone found out more about human behavior in Psychol- ogy and discovered how our gov- ernment functions in government class. Required classes made up a small portion of the classes that were offered to us to complete our education. Rusty Rumschlag, Phil Smith, and Ed Buescher review for their final by working problems on the board in Mrs. Hebble ' s Algebra II class. Junior Stacy Gallmeyer reads a book while relaxing in the library. Many stu- dents used their study time to relax with a good book. Senior Janet Thieme wraps her dowel rod to complete her project in Weaving I. 44 — Academics Making a mistake is just a part of life as Nick Miller finds out in his Typing I class. Mrs. Baker ' s health class listens closely as she explains about the different mus- cles in the body. Health is a freshman requirement. Academics— 45 Exploring the depths of the library Where could we go to find information without dialing a toll- free number? Where could we find the latest magazines or books? We did not have to ask these ques- tions as we had our own library and resource center. In our classes, we had to write reports and papers. To help us find information we had over 15,000 books from which to choose. The history students used the many history books to find information for their book reports. The many different topics of books also helped the Grammar Review and Research writing students when it came time for their semes- ter research paper. The reference room proved to be useful to the students in sci- ence. The many science maga- zines were used for their weekly reports and critiques. The 140 dif- ferent magazines were also helpful when we wanted to do research on a certain subject on which we wanted to find up-to-date informa- tion. There was also a vertical file in the reference room. The vertical file could be used to find a topic for our reports if we could not find one. The 300 different files gave us a wide variety. Along with the vertical file there were other refer- ence room materials we could put to use in times when researching. The library and reference room proved to be helpful in completing high school reports and research papers. Study hall offered a chance to get away from the routine of the classroom and a chance to relax and read favorite maga- zines or books. Andy Thieme receives a magazine from Mrs. Hockemeyer, librarian aide. Many students read and used one of the 140 different magazines in their spare study time. 46 — Academics Taking advantage of the quiet study time in the library, Eldon Fink reads a favorite book. Freshman David Geels searches in the vertical file to find supporting facts for a report. The vertical file contained a vari- ety of different topics that the library did not have books on. Academics— 47 Judy Harvey receives her salutatorian medallion from Mr. Bittner. Kathy Miller, the valedictorian, also received a medal- lion. Mrs. Brock, DECA advisor, presents Greg Hakes and Dyonis Schmitt with DECA scholarships. Rob Durbin was the alter- nate. 48 — Academics Awards provide funds for college Sure I want to go to college, but I don ' t have enough money. This was the view of many seniors as it came nearer to the close of their senior year. There were, however, many ways to get that much needed extra money as many seniors applied for a schol- arship or a grant. Seniors had to write a letter of application to apply for the local scholarships or grants. The win- ners were then announced at the awards ceremony and at the com- mencement exercises. There were 34 students chosen to receive State Scholarships. The Fred Isch Journalism Award and the Gilbert Award were Honorary awards. To the students who received the scholarships the money was greatly appreciated. These awards helped many students to further their education in college. 1 981 Scholarship and Award Winners Jack Dailey Award Dee Fryback Loan Lions Club Grants Adams Co. Medical Soc. Psi lota Xi Scholarships R. D. and Mayme Long Myers Tri Kappa Scholarships Kiwanis Scholarship R. Eiting Nursing Award Worthman Grants Ann Braun Memorial DECA Scholarship Brad Miller Grant National Metit Scholarships Chancellor ' s Scholarship Rose Hulman Scholarship Band Scholarship Fred Isch Journalism Award Gilbert Award Kent Buuck Memorial Kathy Miller Margaret Jones Ruth Schnitz Susan McAhren Elaine Moeller Kris Frey Deb Hill Elaine Moeller Audrey Becher Chris Witte Rhonda Keuneke Deb Thieme Elaine Moeller Rhonda Keuneke Dan Lengerich Judy Harvey Dynois Schmitt Greg Hakes Marty Hess Wayne Erxleben Scott Ainsworth Teresa Wolpert Gary Helmrich Christine Witte Judy Harvey Mark Wellman Denny Faurote yne Erxleben receives a National Merit lolarship for scoring high on the SAT. yne plans to attend Purdue University ie fall. Denny Faurote receives the Kent Buuck Memorial Award from Mr. Phil Thieme. The award was furnished by the Decatur Wrestling Club in memory of Kent Buuck. Academics — 49 Practice makes perfect, is t rule that Brad Hinsky follows as hV practices his lead role in J. B. Look- ing on are Claudia Egly and Cindy Daniels. : Organizations Division — 50 ORGANIZATIONS This is the place to be Teachers and students working together as one to broaden their understanding of their special interests and hobbies. Together they discovered new and exciting fields of study. This was what organizations at our place was all about. Many students became mem- bers of clubs hoping to become involved, and in doing so, became another link to the chain that bonded our special group together. As time lingered on, the bonds tightened as a trust and understanding developed between everyone involved. Maybe this is why organizations have done so well at our place. The Bellmont people knew what the organizations had to offer them. So if you ' re searching for a place where you can become involved, look into our place. IT ' S A GREAT PLACE TO START! Initiation must accompany joining the French Club as Sharon Gerber paints a French emblem on Susie Graven ' s cheek. Buy a milk chocolate Krunch Bar! seems to be the expression on student council member Ted Baker ' s face. The Bellmont Band of Braves prove their ability to catch the crowd ' s eye at a local competition. Organizations Division — 51 Council sponsors dances, candy sales The year started with members busy organizing Homecoming Week activities. Student Council members chaired committees for the dance, coronation, powder puff game and the Homecoming games. In December, members donated Christmas tree ornaments to dec- orate the school Christmas tree and collected money for the annual Goodfellow ' s Drive. Besides the Homecoming Dance, the council also spon- sored a spring dance D.J. ' d by Bruce Slusher of WADM radio and square and round dance in April. At many of the monthly meet- ings, various fundraising projects were discussed. They decided on selling Bellmont Brave bumper stickers, candy bars, and worked in the concession stands at the home games. Another monthly activity for the council included making nomina- tions for the Teen-of-the-Month competition, spon sored by the local Elk ' s lodge. On April 7, council members John Brune, Lisa Jaurequi, Susa Price and Phil Smith attended th BSU Leadership Seminar in orde to learn new leadership techn ques. The seniors exchange ideas with South Adams senior by participating in a Swap Day. The Constitution Committe oversaw the revision of severs amendments including permitting class presidents to attend counc meetings. Some of the money raised b the council was used to purcha new library materials. Council representatives discuss ideas for sponsoring dances at a monthly meeting. The council sponsored several dances during the year and worked with the Parks Department to plan student activi- ties. Student Council president Tony Meyer enthusiastically struggles to win the sack race during the Homecoming Week games. 52— Student Council Student Council Members — Front Row: Tony Meyer (Pres.), Judy Harvey (Sec), Mr. Zalas (sponsor), Rhonda Keuneke (Treas.), Susan Price (V. Pres.)- Second Row: Rita Koenemann, Teresa Woebbeking, Deb Hill, Deb Thieme, Audrey Becher, Shawny Heller, Tammy Busick, Susie Loshe. Third Row: Lisa Jauregui, Tonya Leisk, Barb Lichtle, Penny Gerke, Missy Faurote, Susie Walters, Lisa Wellman, Terry McCardwell, Keith Harvey, Steph Gross. Back Row: Ted Baker, Matt Gross, Pat Sefton, Chris Conrad, Scott Aurand, Jeni Imel, Holly Voirol, Mary Irwin, Tony Frey, Suzy Clark, Regina Klinker, Wendy Schaefer. Not Pictured: Cheryl Noonan, John Brune, Phil Smith, and Ann Bentz. Student Council candy sales chairperson Susan Price, checks over orders for members Tammy Busick and Chris Con- rad. The council made over $200 on the sales. Student Council sponsor Mrs. Zalas shows her school spirit by wearing a famous Saudi-Arabian outfit for the stu- dent council costume day. Student Council — 53 Band discovers practice makes perfect Practicing. This was how the Band of Braves spent most of their devoted time. Throughout the sporting sea- sons, the band kept the spectators entertained by performing at half- times of both the football and bas- ketball games. Their talents were also very valuable when school spirit needed to be aroused during games or at a pep assembly. Competing in the Bluffton Street Fair, the marching band was awarded first place. They also per- formed at the East Noble competi- tion where they received a sixth place rating. In the winter, the Jazz Band, the Band of Braves, and the drill team competed at NISBOVA. The Band of Braves closed the year by performing at the annual Pops Concert in May. The Bellmont Band of Braves: K. Andrews, L Balliet, J. Banning, F. Bargy, J. Becker, L Bieberich, K. Brunner, N. Brunton, D. Bultimeier, R Burkhart, C Case, L. Casselman, T. Chapman, B Chronister, L. Conrad, M. Conrad, T. Davis, D Dryer, S. Eddy, W. Erxleben, S. Evans, K. Ewell, B Gasper, P. Grim, B. Harvey, M. Heckman, J Heimenn, L. Heller, S. Helmrich, D. Hilyard, B Hinsky, S. Hitchcock, J. Huppert, S. Johnson, J Justice, A. Keane, S. Keuneke, L. King, C Koenemann, R. Koenemann, L. Koons, T Kuretzman, E. Kunkle, M. Lahr, C. Lee, D Lengerich, D. Lister, T. Loshe, N. Luginbill, C. Macklin, J. McDonald, L. McKean, A. Miller, E. Miller, M. Miller, S. Millingron, J. Mishler, D. Moser, D. O ' Dell, R. Ogg, M. Ortiz, M. Patton, J. Pickford, K. Price, S. Price, K. Rauch, T. Reiter, C. Rumschlag, G. Rumschlag, J. Rusmchlag, D. Salazar, N. Scheumann, C. Shueler, M. Scott, K. Setser, N. Secaur, T. Secaur, C. Shackley, E. Shaneyfelt, K. Shrader, T. Simerman, Y. Simmerman, K. Simons, J. Sipe, C. Smith, R. Stuck, R. Swygart, R. Tauge, D. Turner, L. Turner, R. Uhrick, D. Whisman, K. Whitacre, C. Witte. The entire Band of Braves take their field positions as they practice for one of their many field competitions in the fall. The jazz band receives the assistance of Mr. Pennington on the saxophone during a rehearsal for the Pops Concert. 54— Band Mr. Pennington directs the concert band while they practice for the annual Pops Concert in May. The drill and flag team keeps in rhythm as they perform at the Bellmont field compe- tition Field and Flourishes. Under the direction of field commander Shelly Evans, the Band of Braves con- clude their performance at Field and Flourishes. Band — 55 Dedicated students make Bellmont the best This year the Pep Club con- sisted of well over 200 strong voices. These dedicated people cheered and shouted the sports teams on to victory at the home and away games. Sponsors Mrs. DesJean and Mrs. Johnson helped the cheer- leaders and the pep block organ- ize their cheers and made sure the members received their shirts. The B-Club held their annual fall, winter and spring desserts honoring those athletes in fresh- man, reserve and varsity sports. The only requirement needed to be a member of the B-Club was to have earned at least one varsity letter. The club elected its officers at the first organizational meeting at the start of the year, and these people were in charge of organiz- ing the desserts, writing promo- tional announcements and con- tacting both the school paper and Decatur Democrat. At the spring dessert in May, five seniors were honored for hav- ing earned eight varsity letters. Seniors Barry Barger, Amy Stimp- son, Ron Pilkington, Jeff Hake, and Sharon Voglewede were awarded blankets for their accom- plishments. Teresa Woebbeking and Mrs. DesJean work during lunch mods to take orders for pep block shirts at the bookstore win- dow. B-Club — Bottom Row: C. Miller, M. Teeple, C. Tinnel, J. Baker, L. Keuneke. Second Row: J. Yoquelet, P. Smith, S. Aurand, T. Meyer, B. Scott, S. Loshe, M. Scheidler, E. Moeller, N. Linder, G. Helmrich, T. Busick. Top Row: N. Miller, E. Bulmahn, E. Fink, S. Ainsworth, M., Werling, S. Hebble, L. Gross, Li Scheidler, S. Voglewede, M. Miller, A.i Stimpson, L Turner, K. Miller, K. Hess, A. ' Myrhang, L. Medaugh, D. Bauman, C.j Johnson. 56— B-Club Pep Block Pep Block Members — Freshmen: J. Alberding, K. Andrews, S. Bienz, K. Bleeke, M. Bultemier, T. Bultemeyer, S. Clark, A. Davis, M. DeBolt, J. Franz, M. Fullenkamp, K. Garcia, R. Gephart, J. Gehres, B. Gilbert, L. Gumm, J. Hakes, K. Imel, L. Jeffery, R. Klinker, M. Ladd, C. Lopez, J. Matheson, C. Myers, C. Noonan, R. O ' Campo, D. O ' Dell, J. Reiter, K. Rumschlag, C, Sauer, W. Schafer, C. Shelton, B. Schrader, T. Stout, T. Thieme, S. Thorn, D. Voglewede, D. Workinger, B. Boyle, M. Brazill, D. Burkhart, T. Faurote, K. Harvey, S. Kitson, T. Krueckeberg, C. Myrice, M. Scheidler, K. Price. Sophomores: R. Aspy, L. Aumann, K. Ball, S. Baker, D. Bosch, L. Brodbeck, D. Busick, N. Butcher, L. Callow, C. Conrad, J. Costello, T. Currie, T. Dela Rosa, S. Eady, J. Gage, L. Garcia, P. Gerke, L. Gross, S. Hakes, K. Hart, M. Hebble, L. Heare, K. Hoffman, M. Irwin, T. Kable, M. Krause, K. Lautzenheiser, J. Lengerich, B. Lichtle, Y. Lopez, G. Miller, T. Miller, L. Mock, M. Moore, D. McAhren, M. McDaniel, C. McDougall, J. Nevil, S. Ortiz, T. Pollock, T. Price, J. Ritter, M. Ross, L. Rumschlag, L. Scheidler, L. Seale, T. Schaeffer, D. Snyder, L. Sowards, P. Stevens, A. Stout, C. Voglewede, L. Williams, D. Thieme, R. Wilder, R. Elliot, T. Kiser, J. Selking, S. Barger, R. Butcher, H. Voirol. Juniors: A. Allison, J. Baker, K. Bauman, T, Busick, N. Butcher, K. Cowans, C. Egly, E. Freeby, L. Foor, S. Gallmeyer, L. Gaunt, L. Geels, S. Gerber, R. Heare, L. Helmrick, J. Irwin, L. Keuneke, T. Khone, M. Kukelhan, C. Lehrman, J. Lengerich, R. Lengerich, K. Lichtle, C. Loshe, S. Loshe, J. Morgan, T. Morgan, S. Morton, S. Moser, L. McDonald, K. McGill, C. Sauer, S. Schnepp, L. Serna, C. Snyder, R. Stevens, R. Ulman, K. Winans, B. Gallogy, N. Miller, J. Yoquelet, A. Myrhang, B. Hamrick, S. Price, D. Williamson. Seniors: T. Ball. A. Becher, K. Bohnke, B. Brunton, C. Cable, L. Carpenter, L. Clark, L. Costello, C. Daniels, S. Davis, K. Frey, L. Guise, N. Hackman, M. Irwin, D. Hamrick, J. Keller, T. Kern, L. Killian, K. Kintz, N. Linder, D. Lindthicum, M. Macke, L. Mazelin, A. Mendez, A. Mendez, K. Miller, E. Moeller, P. Moser, S. McAhren, C. McHugh, N. Roop, R. Schnitz, J. Selking, P. Serna, D. Thieme, S. Voglewede, B. Werling, T. Woebbeking, T. Wolpert, M. Fruechte, M. Jones, S. Ainsworth, S. Aurand, M. Boyd, S. Braunsteter, B. Chronister, W. Erxleben, C. Hart, S. Hebble, G. Helmrick, K. Hess, K. Kiefer, J. Krause, S. Macklin, S. Marbach, T. Meyer, P. McDonald, M. Rausch, J. Scherry, P. Sefton, L. Thieme, M. Werling. Pep Block-Good Ole Boys — Top Row: W. Erxleben, E. Shaneyfelt, E. Fink, J. Yoquelet, K. Kiefer, T. Meyer, S. Aurand, S. Hebble, T. Kiser, P. McDonald. Bottom Row: M. Werling, S. Ain sworth, G. Helmrich, B. Chronister. B-Club Pep Block— 57 Sunshine girls surprise Ideal Ladies After another exciting year of keeping secret identities from their Ideal Ladies, Sunshine Society members revealed themselves at the Ideal-Ladies Mother ' s Tea in May. The Sunshine Society sold acrylics on stands for a money making project and also helped with the Heart Fund. Sunshine President Cindy Koenemann introduces Roschel Gephart as a new officer of the Sunshine Club at the Moth- er ' s Ideal Ladies Tea ceremony. Chris Witte and Kris Frey measure the amount of vitamin C in orange juice for their Science Club Fair project. Officers for the 1981-82 school year were installed at the May tea. The Science Club enjoyed many activities throughout the year. They visited the Elmer Rich farm and the John Block Taxi- dermy Studio. They also had Sr. Chief Bud Pomfer and Jim John- son as speakers on Nuclear and Solar Energy. Extracurricular activities were hayriding, bowling, and a pizza party. December 1 2, the Science Club had a successful fish and tender- loin fry at which they made a profit of $450. The Club traveled to the Cincin- nati Zoo in May and held a Sci- ence Fair in April. Science Club Members — Front Row: R. Horst, J. Gillig, Mr. Journay (Sponsor). Second Row: B. Lichtle, L. Clark (Treas.), C. Witte (Pres.), K. Frey (Sec), L. Wellman, F. Hackworth, E. Bittner. Third Row: B. Reese, D. Salazar, C. Miller, B. Chronister(V. Pres.). 58 — Sunshine Science Club w ----- - BB - - WstuL . ■  -■ Vg Jjv _fi_ ijjp l m §,1 @ J | £ ■  , Terri Schaefer, her Ideal Lady, and her mother are shown filling up their plates during the Ideal Lady-Mother ' s Tea. Sunshine Club Members — First Row: C. Koenemann (Pres.), L. Koons, K. Schrader, A. Wheeler, R. Koenemann, L. Bieberick. Second Row: M. Macke, J. Selking, A. Becher, S. Davis, D. Linthicum, P. Miller, K. Frey, C. Witte, L. Becker, C. Schueler, E. Freeby, C. Daniels (V.Pres), B. Werling. Third Row: J. Sipe, A. McDonald, D. Harrison, L. Jaurique, S. Hebble, R. Miller, T. Busick, A. Hottel, C. Tinnel, J. Banning, C. Loshe, S. Price, N. Brunton, S. Loshe, J. Lengerich. Fourth Row: R. Stuck, E. Miller, J. Chrisman, R. Aspy, L. Schiedler, L. Sowards, K. Miller, S. McAhren (Rec. Sec), E. Moeller, N. Roop, N. Linder (Treas.), L. McHugh, B. Hamrick. Fifth Row: K. Simons, L. Heller, S. Baker, T. Schaefer, S. McDougall, C. Shelton, R. King, S. Clark, M. Gephart, J. Baker, R. Klinker, K. Nyffler, B. Brunton. S. Voglewede, L. Balliet, L. Brodbeck, R. Lengerich, G. Rorick, T. Kohne, L. Helmrich, D. Williamson, L. Guise, R. Ulman, C. Egly, R. Stevens, L. Garcia, D. McArhen, M. Patton, N. Butcher, K. Fullenkamp. Sunshine Science Club — 59 Drama Dept. presents West Side Story The Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) chapter believes in makmg progress in the marketing and distributive fields. DECA ' s main project this year was Project Lab School Store. This enabled students to learn more about retail merchandising. Money-making projects con- sisted of selling T-shirts and jew- elry. In the Introduction to Marketing and Distributive Education class, students observed National DECA Week with six Decatur merchants on hand. On May 14, Division III of DECA had its sixth annual Appreciation banquet, We ' ve Only Just Begun, at Richards Restaurant. Awards were presented later in the evening by Mrs. Brock and Deca- tur merchants. Seniors Larry Thieme and Greg Hakes were the recipients of the DECA honor awards. Dyonis Schmitt received a $400 scholar- ship and Greg Hakes received a $200 scholarship. Rob Durbin was named an alternate. The Drama Club presented two plays, J. B. in November and a musical, West Side Story in March. Mr. Kaough was in charge of the dramatic acting with Mrs. Doo- nan and Mr. Pennington in charge of the musical aspects. Mr. Reith was in charge of stage sets and props. Sandy Cooper, Sam Schnurr, Beth Eich- horn and Pam Fisher receive awards at the DECA Appreciation Banquet. Senior Liz Meyer gives her speech for the DECA representatives at the Appreciation Banquet in May. Drama Club — Front Row: L. Brodbeck, C. Daniels, S. Daugherty, J. Becker, S. McAhren, R. Elliott, E. Kunkel, C. Egly. Second Row: L. Williams, L. Adkins, C. Witte, E. Freeby, R. Ogg, M. Hann, T. Wolpert, L. Helmrich, R. Schnitz. Bad Row: C. Cable, J. Rumschlag (V. Pres.) S. Marbach. Not Pictured: S. Auran (Pres.), K. Frey (Sec), M. McDanie (Treas.). 60— DECA Drama Club The Jets sing Officer Krumpke in the spring play West Side Story. The play drew large crowds for all three perform- ances. Brad Hinsky takes a break during script reading practice for the play West Side Story. DECA Members— P. Serna (Pres.), B. Bleeke, N. Case, J. Caston, D. Dishong, R. Durbin, B. Eichhorn, C. Everett, D. Fry, P. Fisher (Sec), M. Gentis, R. Hammond, J. Harden, J. Hake, G. Hakes, K. Lough, E. Meyer (Treas.), M. Pearson, D. Schmitt, S. Schnurr, (V.Pres.), L. Thieme, D. Voirol, K. Baumgartner, L. Bieberich, S. Bohnke, J. Chrisman, J. Costello, P. Eichhorn, P. Gase, P. Gerke, S. Gravens, P. Grim, J. Grose, L. Guise, C. Haines, S. Huffine, T. Irwin, S. Johnson, M. Kukelhan, M. Lengerich, C. McDougall, M. Myers, M. Peterson, T. Poling, S. Singleton, R. Smelser, J. Stevens, C. Thieme, J. Witte, S. Bohnke, C. Brock, N. Butcher, P. Clark, K. Fritzinger, F. Grote, R. Higgins, A. Highland, B. Kelley, C. Lehrman, N. Rogers, L. Thatcher, K. Wolfe, R. Wilder, S. Pippin, T. Voirol, J. Lengerich, D. Rinker, E. Vergara. DECA Drama— 61 Honor societies induct 46 new members Bellmont ' s chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 34 new members at the May 6 cer- emony in the auditorium before their parents and friends. Students had to have an aver- age grade point of 9.1 to qualify for NHS. Upon fulfiling this qualifi- cation, they filled out an activity sheet and were evaluated by the faculty members who determined the new members for this year ' s initiation. New members were pinned one week prior to the initiation cere- mony and enjoyed cookies and punch with their parents following initiation. The Quill and Scroll for high school journalism students initi- ated 1 2 juniors and seniors during the April 31 ceremony. To be eligible for membership, students had to rank in the upper one-third of their class scholasti- cally and be evaluated for their journalism work. After the initiation ceremony, all members dined at Pizza Hut. ' WlfljHflft™ National Honor Society Members — Front Row: L. Wellman, R. Schnitz, E. Kunkel, C. Witte, C Miller, J. Lengerich, L. Keuneke, N. Brunton, C Tinnel, S. Loshe, L. Helmrich. Second Row: M. Blythe, R. Keuneke, E. Freeby, S. Evans, J. Sipe, J. Irwin, Y. Simmerman, L. Thieme, M. Wellman, G. Helmrich. Third Row: K. Miller, J. Thieme, J. Harvey (Treas.), D. Thieme, M. Macke, K. Frey, G. Rorich, L Conrad, T. Wolpert, S. Price, J. Lengerich. Bad Row: S. Walters, T. Woebbeking, A. Allison, S Voglewede, B. Brunton (Sec.), A. Becher (V.Pres.) N. Hackman, W. Erxleben, M. Heckman, S Marbach, S. Ainsworth (Pres.), M. Werling, E. Fink. Quill and Scroll Society Members — Front Row: D. Faurote, D. Thieme, T. Woebbeking (V. Pres.), D. Hill (Pres.), B. Webster, I Becker Back Row: S. Hebble, M. Macke, L. Mazelin, J.jl Banning, C. Loshe, J. Harvey (Treas.), KP Frey, N. Hackman (Sec), R. Keuneke, S| Walters, L. Helmrich, T. Kohne. 62— NHS Quill and Scroll Quill and Scroll initiates Kris Frey, Scott Hebble, and LeAnn Helmrich repeat the initiation pledge during the ceremony. Senior Wayne Erxleben receives his cer- tificate of membership into the National Honor Society from Mr. Bittner. Senior Becky Brunton recites her part during the induction ceremony of the National Honor Society while officers Judy Harvey and Audrey Becher await their turns. NHS Quill and Scroll— 63 Language students sample cultures The German Club Octoberfest, the annual festival held in Munich during the entire month of October as a harvest celebration, was held at the home of Connie Schueler with the fall initiation of four mem- bers taking place. In December, the group had their annual Weihnachts (Christ- mas) party at Becky Brunton ' s home and shared their holiday spirit by caroling at the Decatur Community Care Center and the County Home. German students also held a Volksfest at which they learned and enjoyed various German dances and skits. The April initiation of eight new members by the juniors saw the initiates being treated to a variety of stunts. On May 21 , the group traveled to Bearcreek Farms where they enjoyed such foods as German potato salad, sweetened sausage with apple mixture, and chicken kiev. In order to introduce some incoming Latin students, the Latin Club decided to try something a little different this year as they had a party designed especially f those students unfamilair with tr class itself. Members enjoye refreshments and played game while getting to know the incomir students. The club earned money t working in the concession stanc and had monthly business mee ings with refreshments and ente tainment. Twenty Latin students attende a regional Latin Conference at B; State University in March for tes in mythology, vocabulary, ar general knowledge of Latin. l? German Club — Front Row: J. Mondry, K. Johansson, E. Freeby, C. Schueler, S. Price. Second Row: Miss Shank (Sponsor), L. Wellman, S. Voglewede Rita Feasel, Barb Lichtle, and Cathy Rumschlag set out some of the refresh- ments for the Latin Club party. (Treas.), B. Brunton (V. Pres.), L. Geels (Sec), S. Hebble, D. Thieme, M. Werling, S. Loshe, N. Brunton. Third Row: M. Jones, C. Miller, D. Lengerich, S. Evans, S. Winans, S. Marbach, C. Voglewede, Hackworth, S. Kelly. 64 — German Latin Juniors Frank Hackworth and Chris Voglewede give sophomore Rich Scham- erloh a spoonful of goodies at the Ger- man Club initiation. Emily Freeby and LeAnn Geels gently help Carrie Voglewede into a pan of shaving creme for the German club initia- tion. _atin Club Members — Front Row: Mr. Scheidler (Sponsor), C. Rambo, M. 3ultemeier, L. Guise, C. Loshe, M. Teeple, J. Lengerich, C. Rumschlag, R. Feasel (Pres.), J. Rumschlag, M. Scheidler, J. Lengerich, Liz Scheidler (V. Pres.). Second Row: G. Rorick, D. Saunders, M. Reef, R. Schwartz (Treas.), L.Uhrick, L.Miller (Sec). German Latin — 65 Spanish and French plan trips abroad Spanish and French students involved in their respective lan- guage clubs knew there was more to a foreign language than learn- ing vocabulary words. The Spanish Club went to Kay- sans in Fort Wayne for their annual Mexican Dinner on March 11. During football season, they sold hot chocolate and donuts to raise money to make their trip to Spain successful. They also sold candles as a fund-raising project. Mrs. Schiederer ' s Spanish I class made pinatas during Christ- mas, hanging them from the ceil- ing as students were blindfolded to break them open. The French Club celebrated Christmas with a party at Mrs. Johnson ' s home. Pyramids were built and French food was eaten. They also made crepes during class. To raise money for their trip to France last summer, they sold car- nations for Valentines Day and participated in the downtown Pumpkin Race, winning $25. They dined at the Epicurean Restaurant in Fort Wayne on March 21, and afterwards, attended the Pit Threatre where they enjoyed the French play, Tartuffe. SPORTSMANSHIP MM 66 — French Spanish Cor. Pe«nijo Spanish Club Members — Front Row: L. Rumschlag, S. Huffine, D. Busick. Second Row: L. Butcher, S. Hamrick, A. Meyer, A. Hottell, K. Wolfe, N. Reed, J. Baker. Back Row: R. Stuck, E. Moeller, R. Aspy, K. Miller, M. Blythe (Pres.), M. Macke, C. Daniels, T. Woebbeking, L. Clark (Treas.), L. Garcia, M. Faurote, L Gunsett, R. Koenemann, S. Gallmeyer, L. Foor, B. Webster, C. Tinnel, D. Reinking, P.Clark. Freshman Cheryl Noonan takes the first swing in an attempt to break a pinata dur- ing Spanish I class. Spanish French — 67 Choirs present four major performances Singing, dancing, and many long hours of rehearsal went into each day as the Brave Generation, Concert Choir, and Freshman Choir tried to finalize routines for their many performances. In the fall, the first show was entitled An Autumn Potpourri, and the annual Christmas per- formance was held during the month of December. In March, the Concert Choir combined their singing talents with Carroll High School ' s choir and held a performance in the Bellmont auditorium. The Brave Generation and the Ministral Magic, swing choirs from both schools, performed separately. The Brave Generation also kept very busy this year by holding vari- ous public appearances and shows in the school auditorium. The year concluded with the annual Pops Concert, Energize, in April and the Brave Genera- tion ' s show Sparkle ' 81 in May. The Brave Generation sing and dance for one of their many performances. The members of the Concert Choir per- form their singing and choreography at the spring concert. 68— Choir The combined concert was held in March this year with Carroll High School as guest. Many long hours of rehearsal went into this performance that consisted of well over one-hundred soprano, alto, tenor, and bass voices. kave Generation: D. Macklin, T. Frey, J. ' harp, C. Ross, S. Clark, R. Petruska, D. Jurkhart, E. Egly, C. Schueler, Mrs. Joonan, L. Jaurequi, S. Hebble, P. Valters, L. Helmrich, M. Hann, A. Tharp, . Schnitz, C. Cable, K. Schrader, E. Freeby, E. Kunkel, J. Ritter, R. Stevens, S. Daugherty, J. Girod, J. Scherry, K. Gerber, P. Hann, B. Harvey, D. Elliger, R. Burkhart, J. Justice, R. Ogg, R. Rumschlag, J. Rumschlag, K. Gerber, J. Krause, P. Smith. Concer Choir: D. Aguilar, S. Barger, K. Bauman, D. Bosch, B. Burkhart, R. Burkhart, L Butcher, R. Butcher, C. Cable, L. Callow, K. Cowans, T. Currie, S. Daugherty, S. Eady, C. Egley, L. Garcia, J. Geimer, K. Gerber, K. Gerber, R. Gibson, J. Girard, S. Gravens, J. Hake, B. Hamrick, D. Hamrick, M. Hann, B. Harvey, J. Hawkins, R. Heare, M. Hebble, S. Hebble, K. Hoffman, J. Huppert, L. Jaurique, J. Kinnunen, J. Krause, K. Lautzenheiser, C. Lehrman, T. Leisk, Y. Lopez, S. Loshe, R. Miller, S. Morton, A. Myrhang, D. O ' Dell, R. Ogg, L. Ortiz, T. Price, D. Reinking, J. Ritter, R. Rumschlag, C. Sauer, R. Schamerloh, J. Scherry, R. Schnitz, L. Serna, P. Serna, T. Schaffer, C. Smith, J. Smith, L. Sowards, P. Stevens, A. Stout, J. Sullivan, D. Uhrick, P. Walters, K. Whitacre, K. Winans, F. Bargy, D. Ellinger, J. Mondry, K. Johansson, T. Lewis, J. Becker. Freshman Choir: K. Andrews, G. Augsburger, S. Bienz, L. Brodbeck, D. Burkhart, T. Chapman, S. Clark, S. De La Rosa, D. Dyer, J. Franz, T. Frey, K. Garcia, B. Gilbert, L. Gumm, B. Hart, E. Hullinger, T. Krueckeberg, M. Ladd, C. Lee, K. Lister, C. Lopez, D. Lough, L. Lovelette, D. Macklin, M. McDaniels, J. McDonald, R. O ' Campo, R. Petruska, C. Ross, J. Rumschlag, W. Schaefer, L. Springer, S. Thorn, L. Wietfeldt, D. Scribner, M. Elshof. Bellmont and Carroll High School choirs rehearse for their combined concert per- formance. Choir— 69 Staffs push to meet big deadlines How do you spell relief? The seven seniors and seven juniors who worked as a unit to put together the 1981 LEGEND spelled it by meeting deadlines. It wasn ' t an easy road to that final June 3 deadline as there were hundreds of steps to be taken in between. As the year began, the staff chose the theme and the cover design, and as the year prog- ressed, each member worked on his assigned layouts by writing Ann Bentz types senior activity sheets in triplicate form for her assigned spreads in the yearbook. 1981 LEGEND Staff Editor-in-chief Judy Havey Business Manager Deb Thieme Managing Editor Debbi Hill Student Life Editor Nancy Hackman Sports Editor Denny Faurote Nick Miller Academics Editor Linette Becker Organization Editor CarlaSuer Deb Reinking Album Editor Ann Bentz Judy Banning Cathy Loshe Photographers Scott Aurand Kathy Kintz Terri Kohne Jon Yoquelet Ads Editor Terri Kohne Ads, Index Editor Debbi Hill and rewriting copies, choosing pictures, and turning okayed rough layouts into triplicates. The five photographers were kept busy with their loaded cam- eras by snapping ad shots, team pictures, and candids. At deadline times, work was hectic and many spring nights were spent in Room D118 straining to perfect every last page. The seventeen staffers of BRAVE TALK were kept on ther toes by writing stories, pasting up papers, and sending them to the Decatur Democrat to be printed. They sold newspapers at lunch, and greetings during the Christ- mas and Valentine season. Exchanging newspapers with other schools gave the staff new story ideas. By keeping bi-weekly deadlines, the BRAVE TALK staff kept the student body informed with the many activities happening in and around Bellmont. 1981 LEGEND Staff— Front Row: N. Hackman, D. Thieme. Second Row: L. Becker, C. Loshe, J. Banning, J. Harvey, A. Bentz, K. Kintz. Third Row: D. Reinking, C. Sauer, T. Kohne, D. Hill. Back Row: S. Aurand, J. Yoquelet, D. Faurote, N. Miller. 70 — Yearbook Newspaper RAVE TALK— Front Row: T. Meyer, S ' alters, B. Webster, J. Keller, M. Macke . Mazelin, L. Helmrich, S. Lehrman, T Woebbeking, R. Keuneke, K. Frey. Back l Row: K. Bohnke, S. Hebble, J. Selking. r |f  .2et5« - ... ■ T; Tony Meyer and Kris Frey proofread sto- ries to make corrections before they are published in the school newspaper, BRAVE TALK. Beth Webster and Susie Walters are evi- dence enough that newspaper class can, once in awhile, be fun. 1981 BRAVE TALK Staff Editor-in-chief Rhonda Keuneke Business Manager Lori Mazelin Sports Editor Scott Hebble Art Editor LeAnn Helmrich News Co-Editor Jan Keller Joann Selking Features Co-Editor Kayleen Bohnke Teresa Woebbeking Features Lori Adkins Reporters Kris Frey Susie Walters Beth Webster Teresa Kern Missy Macke Dawn Williamson LeAnn Helmrich Shari Lehrman Photographer Tony Meyer Newspaper Yearbook — 71 On-the- job-training develops skills This year twenty-eight members of the OEA Club gathered together to improve their skills in office edu- cation. The club sponsored a skating party in November and sold Kathryn Beich candies for fund raising. Several members participated in the OEA District Leadership Con- ference at Marion High School. In March, OEA held their State Lead- ership Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis. For those who had wondered what it would be like to go to school half a day and to work in an office the rest of the day, COE was the group to join. COE students had specific office jobs in the community to give them a better understanding of what it was like to work in an office. ICT, Industrial Co-Operative Training, also offered students the opportunity to go to school half a day and to learn industrial skills, on-the-job, the other half of the day. This year the group consisted of 18 boys. On February 6, they sponsored the Dan Fulton Fish Fry and raised over $700. They also took field trips to many industrial plants in the Decatur area in order to have a better idea of what industrial field they might be interested in. This year the annual ICT ban- quet was held May 8 at the Three Kings Restaurant in Hoagland. OEA Members — Front Row: P. Green, P. Miller, H. Bemus, L. Butcher, S. Price, K. Shoat, C. Koenemann. Second Row: Mrs. Leichty (Sponsor), C. Sauer, K. Receptionist Patty Green answers a phone call as part of her Co-Operative Office Education job at Pace Arrow. Fritzinger, L. Smith, S. Gerber, D. Krueckeberg, L. Gaunt, L Lambert, H. Hakes, J. Pickford, S. Pippin, M. McConnell, K. Fullenkamp, M. Fruchte. Third Row: S. Lehrman, C. Snyder, K. Cowans, J. Thieme, A. Highland. Back Row: L. Gunsett, N. Geimer, T. Baughman. 72— OEA.COEJCT .CT member Dave Meyer spends the bet- ter part of his time doing body work at Meyer ' s Body Shop. COE Members: P. Miller, N. Geimer, K. Fullenkamp, T. Baughman, M. Fruchte, P. Green, Mrs. Leichty (Sponsor). 3T Members: F. Eguia, E. Wood, D. Gerber, M. Martin, J. Klinker, D. Evans, J. Irite, T. Bittner, D. Meyer, L. Peters, D. Sheets, L. Fuhrmann, Mr. Pilkington Jirod, D. Rumschlag, R. Braun, S. (Sponsor). OEA.COE.ICT— 73 V The thrill of victory shines as the 800 meter relay team of Leesa Gross, Lisa Rumschlag, and Carla Wilder embrace at the NEIAC con- ference meet. 74 — Sports Division I SPORTS This is the place to be So you say you ' re thinking about going out for the team? Then try out for our team — you are sure to be a winner. There was no doubt about it. After all, it was our athletics pro- gram and the athletes themselves that made our place so special. Our athletics gave Bellmont the recognition it deserved. With the help of Bob Worthman, our athlet- ics director, we put Bellmont on the map. We brought forth sec- tional, regional, and state champs. Win or lose we gave it our all. Earning a letter jacket proved to our parents that we as individuals had the determination, ability, and attitude that it took to be an athlete and a winner at our place. Winning wasn ' t everything, but dedication was. Remember ... it was our athletes that made our place THE PLACE AT THE TOP.  n 1 @K ometimes pain and agony must accom- any the sport of football as Greg Kable being treated for a broken foot by local octor, John Doan. Rounding the final flag with determination to be the winner is sophomore harrier Ken S wales. Semi-state participant Dan Roman, shows in his facial expressions the will- power and determination that it takes to be a winner. Sports Division — 75 Leading the pack, senior Barry Barger, eyes the turn as junior Tom Hoffman picks up the pace. Junior Tom Hoffman overtakes a South Adams runner through the fallen leaves. Crosscountry Heritage Conditioner 3rd Churubusco Invit. 5th Limberlost Invit. 2nd Jay County Invit. 2nd N.E.I.A.C. 4th Bi-County 2nd Adams County 1st Sectional 5th East Noble Invit. 5th --—V - «• - ft . , . . ? - _ .  ■ 76— Crosscountry Harriers record best season ever ross Country Team — Front Row: L. euneke, K. Harvey, T. Hoffman, R. ultemeyer, G. Helmrich, K. Swales, E. urk. Second Row: T. Torson, J. Solik, S. Sheets, K. Kiefer, D. Uhrick, B. Barger, R. Elliot. Back Row: B. Faurote, K. Wolfe, S. Gerke, E. Fink, C. Gross, D. Boyle, E. Bulmahn. With the IHSAA distance changed from 2Vi miles to 5,000 meters (3.1 miles), the Braves proved it to be a definite advan- tage by posting a 97-27 over-all season record and a 16-6 dual-tri- ple meet record. Sophomore Ken Swales led the Braves with senior Barry Barger running a very close second. Swa- les established the school record of 16 minutes 29 seconds early in the season with Barger matching it during the NEIAC meet. The lengthening of the course discouraged some girls from returning but not junior Linda Keu- neke who set the new girls ' record of 21:49. Hard work and hundreds of miles of training was this year ' s key to success for a season that will be hard to beat. But with 5 returning lettermen, the 1981 sea- son could see even greater improvements. Senior Jim Solik lengthens his lead as he passes the Administration Building. - --,- ? Sophomore Ken Swales strides to another victory. Swales was the top run- ner this year. Crosscountry — 77 Squaws splash up a season of 10-0 For the first time in five years since the girl ' s swimming team came into existence, the girls posted a perfect 10-0 season. Not only did the girls have a perfect season, but were also ranked third in the state throughout the year. Although the girls placed fourth at sectional, they had a very fine showing, as they placed behind the top two teams in the state: Muncie North and Muncie Central. Many new school records were set this year. Senior Amy Stimpson broke both the 200 and 500 frees- tyles. Amy DesJean set new records in the 50 and 100 yard freestyle events and Wendy Schaefer broke the 100 yard breast stroke record. These were not the only records set as both the medley and freestyle relay teams set new records. Next year ' s season looks as promising as this year ' s since many of the varsity members will be back. Senior Amy Stimpson shoves off as she is on her way to victory. Amy set new school records in the 200 and 500 frees- tyles this year. Senior Nancy Under uses the correct form as she glides over the water in the 1 00 backstroke. Junior manager, Susie Loshe, cheers on a teammate to better her time. Susie was accompanied by Carla Sauer and Kim Hoffman as team managers. 1980 Girls Swimming 84 BHS 88 Bluffton BHS 95 Huntington 77 BHS 99 South Adams 72 BHS 114 Jay County 58 BHS 114 Norwell 58 BHS 114 Manchester 58 BHS 88 Huntington 83 BHS 106 Delta 63 BHS 89 South Adams 82 BHS 121 Blackford 46 BHS 107 Norwell 64 BHS 113 East Noble 58 BHS 113 Jay County 59 BHS 96 Bluffton 76 Bluffton Invitational —Second Sectional- —Fourth State Qualifier — Karen Lichtle Diving — 34th State 78 — Girls Swimming airls Swimming Team — Front Row: C. auer, K. Hoffman (mgrs.), A. Stimpson, I Linder, Y. Ysidron, D. Crosby (mgr.), ;oach — Mrs. Maurer. Second Row: L. Baunt, K. Simmons, J. Geels, L. Vellmen, K. Lichtle, J. Morgan, T. Feasel, L. Smith. Third Row: R. Feasel, B. Lichtle, G. Miller, G. Haugk, A. DesJean, Coach —Mr. Young. Back Row: K. Bleeke, S. Thorn, K. Imel, J. McDonald, S. Gross, W. Shaffer, C. Sauer. Sophomore Gwen Haugk traces her way through the water as she fights for a strong finish in the 50 yard freestyle event. Junior Lori Gaunt comes up for a breath of air as she pushes her way to a first place finish. Girls Swimming — 79 3 Braves named to NEIAC squad With only two regular starters returning to the varsity football squad, the Braves encountered many difficulties early in the sea- son. They lost their first four games but never gave up. The football team showed what deter- mination could do for a group of inexperienced players as they won their last four out of six games. As everyone knows records never tell the whole story about a season as the Braves placed three players on the All-Conference team. Mark Wellman led the way for the Braves. He was the only one to gain first team honors for his fine performance on defense. Halfback Rick Burkhalter and line- backer Sam Schnurr were also named to the second team for their achievements. 1980 Varsity Football BHS 12 DeKalb 20 BHS 10 Homestead 13 BHS 6 South Adams 13 BHS 7 Jay County 19 BHS 41 Bluffton BHS 21 Garrett 12 BHS 6 New Haven 33 BHS 27 Columbia City BHS 21 East Noble 17 BHS 14 Angola 44 • iMN Ji£i£ «i£ L ! .femjk k ! -. Ai Varsity Football Team — Front Row: M. Werling, T. McGill, S. Macklin, S. Schnurr, R. Loshe, M. Wellman, R. Pilkington, B. Scott, K. Burkhalter. Second Row: M. Boyd, A. Stimpson, J. Witte, B. Buescher, S. Saunders, T. Stimpson, K. Gerber, D. Quinones, M. Miller, P. Sefton. Third Row: F Krueckeberg, J. Coyne, R. Burkhalter, J Hurst, J. Scherry, K. Gerber, J. Cowans K. Hess, G. Kable, T. Wilder. Back Row P. Schwartz, N. Miller, J. Walther, M Hess, E. Rickord, L. Peters, T. Kiser, S Hormann, J. Bennett. Defensive end Marty Hess shows hi; alertness as he recovers a DeKalb fum ble. The Braves put forth a fine effort, bu were defeated. 80— Varsity Football Senior Pat Sefton leaps into the air as he pulls in a pass from quarterback Mark Wellman for a first down. enior fullback Ron Pilkington lunges for- ' ard for a few extra yards. Defensive tackle Ed Rickord puts the final touch on the South Adams ball carrier as Sam Schnurr looks on. Senior Rick Burkhalter is up-ended but not before he scores a touchdown to put the Braves in the lead. Varsity Football— 81 Braves put together 13-2-1 season Opening a new decade of Bell- mont football history, the J.V. team started it off right by posting a 8-1 season record. Led by the passing attack of quarterback Scott Hormann and the running attack of fullback Jeff Garner, the J.V. ' s pounced their opponents scoring 239 points to their 72. Like the J.V. ' s, the freshman team suffered only one setback, chalking up a 5-1-1 season record. Freshman fullback Terry McCardwell proved he could not be stopped by piling up 507 yards and six touchdowns followed by halfback Rod Gephart ' s 328 yards. McCardwell also led the young Braves ' defense with 91 defensive points. The freshman offensive unit rushes for one of their 68 first downs this season. Freshman Football Team BHS Concordia BHS 35 South Adams 8 BHS 39 Bluftton BHS 13 Adams Central 6 BHS 47 Heritage BHS 12 Homestead 38 BHS 13 New Haven 6 Reserve Football Team BHS 32 Bluftton 8 BHS 29 Jay County 6 BHS 14 Homestead 20 BHS 29 Norwell BHS 15 New Haven 12 BHS 40 Heritage BHS 20 South Adams 14 BHS 26 Columbia City 6 BHS 34 Woodlan 6 Freshman Football Team — Front Row: Coach Lou Koning, J. Cochran, D. Schieferstien, T. Harvey, J. Morgan, B. Gase, T. Krueckeberg, T. McCardwell, D. Geels, M. Reed, D. Murray, B. Boyle. Second Row: J. Girard, K. Noonan, R. Quintana, D. Bressler, D. Macklin, S. Kitson, B. Sanderson, M. Corral, R. Guerra, L. Toole, R. Gep hart, S. Shaffer, D. Gerber, S. McHugh, Coach Al Lindahl. 82— JV Freshman Football J.V. Football Team — Front Row: B. nous, R. Bedwell, D. Eller, V. Miller, C. Smith, S. Singleton, T. Northam, P. Hockemeyer, K. Harants, J. Unser, T. iser, R. Schwartz. Back Row: J. Garner, F. Krueckeberg, S. Hormann, J. Thomas, M. Mansfield, J. Bennett, J. Hike, S. Ellenberger, J. Coyne, T. Cowans, D. Saunders. Sophomore Scott Singleton brushes off a defender for more yardage. Fullback Terry McCardwell tries to break a tackle as John Morgan blocks for him. The freshman defense shows their power stopping the opposition at the line. JV Freshman Football — 83 Squaws capture 6th sectional crown After being ranked in the top ten in state for over half the season and winning the conference tour- nament, the Squaws captured their sixth consecutive sectional title. With high hopes of winning the regional, the girls ' volleyball team posted a 28-5 season. However, the girls ' dream of being regional champs never- came true as they were beaten in the first round by Bishop Dwenger in three very close games. This year ' s team was led by sen- iors Ann Bentz, Donna Linthicum, and Sharon Voglewede. Sharon was named to the All-Conference and All-Area first teams for her fine performance. The Squaws had very much to be proud of, as it is a great accomplishment for any team to gain these honors and be ranked in the top ten. Girls ' Volleyball BHS 2 Snider BHS North Side 2 BHS 2 Norwell BHS 2 Harding BHS 2 Northrop 1 BHS Bishop Luers 2 BHS 2 Heritage BHS 2 Jay County BHS 2 New Haven BHS 2 Wayne 1 BHS 2 South Adams BHS 2 Concordia 1 BHS 2 Garrett BHS 2 Columbia City BHS 2 Elmhurst BHS 2 Southern Wells BHS 2 Homestead 1 BHS 2 East Noble BHS 2 Adams Central BHS 2 Angola BHS 2 New Haven BHS 2 Huntington North BHS 2 Bluffton BHS 2 DeKalb Sectional Champs Harding nvitationa — Second Sophomore Suzanne Hakes positions herself as she prepares to return the ball as sophomore Liz Scheidler looks on. 84— Volleyball Volleyball Varsity Team — Front Row: L. Turner, J. Baker, D. Turner. Second Row: Coach — Mrs. DesJean, D. Linthicum, D. Stoppenhagen, R. Ulman, S. Voglewede, L. Gross, J. Irwin, Coach — Mrs. Hebble. Back Row: T. Mowery, G. Rorick, L. Geels, A. Allison, A. Bentz, K. McGill. Senior Sharon Voglewede is up in the air with determination to get the ball over the net to score a point. Sophomore Leesa Gross gets in position as she waits for the ball so that she can set up a play. Volleyball— 85 Netmen finish rebuilding season Splitting the number one dou- bles team of Phil Smith and Jim Smith and putting them into the number two and three singles spots turned out to be the winning factor for the 1 980 tennis team. The number one singles netman for the Braves was senior Jeff Hake. Hake had the best record with a mark of 7-5. He is the only starter not returning next year to better this year ' s season record of 2-15. Second-year coach Ken Arnold is optimistic about next year ' s squad with six returning let- termen. Varsity Tennis BHS 1 Wayne 4 BHS Homestead 5 BHS Bluffton 5 BHS Snider 5 BHS 2 South Adams 3 BHS 1 Harding 4 BHS 1 Columbia City 4 BHS 1 Norwell 4 BHS 3 DeKalb 2 BHS 1 East Noble 4 BHS 4 Elmhurst 1 BHS 1 New Haven 4 BHS 1 Norwell 4 BHS V t Snider 3 1 2 BHS 2 Jay County 3 BHS 2 Angola 3 Sections BHS 1 Bluffton 4 Tennis Team — Front Row: J. Baumgartner, D. Farber, M. Brazill. Back Row: R. Wilder, J. Scheidler, J. Selking, J. Hake, M. Scheidler, P. Smith, J. Smith, Coach Ken Arnold. Freshman Mike Brazill leaps to return a shot in a reserve team match. 86 — Boys ' Tennis arm HOT !!!! Bjj| Number one singles player, Jeff Hake, grimaces as he serves to start the match. Boys ' Tennis — 87 Hake captures fifth at state meet Junior Phil Smith prepares for his first dive of the evening at a home meet. Phil went on to win first place and also placed 1 6th at state. Boy ' s Swimming BHS 80 Wawasee 91 BHS 74 South Adams 95 BHS 32 South Bend Riley 51 BHS 38 South Adams 44 BHS 88 Jay County 84 BHS 94 Delta 78 BHS 80 Marion 92 BHS 123 East Noble 49 BHS 127 Norwell 45 BHS 99 Bluffton 73 BHS 93 Huntington North 79 BHS 82 Warsaw 89 BHS 68 South Adams 93 BHS 129 Norwell 34 BHS 109 Blackford 61 BHS 108 Howe Military Sectional — 4th 47 Lewis Cass Invitational— 3rd out of 9 Finishing fifth in the 200 IM at the state swim meet at Ball State University, senior captain, Jeff Hake, led the swimmers to a 9-7 season record. Hake, noted by Coach Young as the best swimmer Bellmont has ever had, became the first Bellmonter to ever make three trips to the state swim meet. Besides his accomplishment at the state meet, Jeff holds numerous school records that he has set over his four years as a varsity swimmer. Accompanying Hake to BSU were juniors Phil Smith and Jeff Sallot. Both made impressive sec- ond-appearances at state as Phil placed sixteenth in the diving and Jeff captured eighteenth in the breaststroke. As a whole, the swimmers met difficulty at the sectional meet due to the small number participating on the team. When confronted as to the reasons behind their first sectional loss in five years, Coach Young commented, You can ' t win a sectional title with thirteen kids on a team, or be as competi- tive against the ever growing and toughening competition. However, next year ' s team should prove to be as competitive as those in the past. What else can Bellmont expect other than toughness when they mix two returning statestreeters with thir- teen returning lettermen and a lit- tle added determination. Junior Jeff Sallot touches the wall and turns back as he heads for another first place finish. 88 — Boys Swimming Senior captain Jeff Hake gasps for a breath of air as he glides over the water, on his way to a first place finish in the 1 00 yard butterfly. Sophomore Randy Elliot s iows his fine form in the 500 freestyle event. Randy also swam in the 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle relay this year. Boy ' s Varsity Swim Team-Bottom Row: Mgrs. K. Bleeke and J. McDonald. Row 2: Coach-Mark Young, C. Smith, T. Harvey, T r Krueckeberg, G. Walther, R. Elliot. Row 3: P. Smith, R. Durbin, J. Sallot, R. Pilkington, Q. Vu. Top Row: C. Sauer, J. Hake, S. Gross. Boy ' s Swimming — 89 Cate works to rebuild young team This year proved to be a very successful season for the Squaws as they had only one regular starter returning to the 1980-1981 girls ' varsity basketball team. As Coach John Cate began filling the four vacant starting positions from last year ' s reserve and varsity teams, the girls proceeded to record a 12-4 season record. The Squaws had two seniors on the starting five and the remainder of the squad was composed of underclassmen, who did a very impressive job. The Squaws were lead by senior captains Donna Linthicum and Sharon Voglewede. Sharon was chosen as a member of the Aca- demic All-State Girls Basketball Team, of which there are only six- teen girls chosen from the entire state. The reserves also had a very successful season with a 10-3 record. The upcoming seasons look promising for the girls as they have a lot of young talent return- ing for future squads. Girls ' Varsity Basketball BHS 42 Concordia 28 BHS 34 Garrett 31 BHS 57 South Adams 32 BHS 34 Wayne 37 BHS 42 Northrop 40 BHS 41 East Noble 46 BHS 40 New Haven 36 BHS 41 Fort Wayne North 36 BHS 42 Norwell 41 BHS 41 Columbia City 43 BHS 4 Adams Central 24 BHS 65 Bluffton 38 BHS 46 DeKalb 43 BHS 45 Homestead 47 BHS 42 Snider 28 BHS 67 Angola 50 Sectional- -Runner up Senior co-captain Donna Linthicum finds an opening to the basket as she drives in for two points. Girls ' Varsity Basketball Team-Coach John Cate, L. Helmrich (mgr.), R. Ulman, L. Geels, Stoppenhagen, Voglewede, D. Scheidler, S. Huffine, S. Hakes, S. Hebble, M. Bultemeier (mgr.), L. Phyllis Hebble. Fullenkamp, M. Gross, Coach 90— Girls ' Basketball iris ' Reserve Basketball Team-Coach Rumschlag, J. Alberding, B. Shrader, L. 3hn Cate, Mgrs. T. Thieme and S. Bienz, Gross, S. Hebble, D. Crosby, Coach Noonan, T. Bultemeyer, L. Phyllis Hebble. Sophomore Dawn Stoppenhagen uses one of her many moves to razzle dazzle her opponent for two more points. Senior co-captain Sharon Voglewede outjumps her opponent ' s stretched hand for another field goal. Sharon was named to the All-State Girls ' Academic Team. Girls ' Basketball— 91 Braves struggle; gain experience Although this year ' s season record of 6-15 didn ' t look all that good, the season was not all that bad, explained senior Eric Bul- mahn about the Braves eight losses of five points or less, includ- ing two overtime losses. Earning honorable mention to the All-Conference team were senior Ed Rickord and junior Dan Boyle. They helped the Braves beat South Adams in the first round of the Conference tourna- ment before losing to NEIAC champion DeKalb. The team started out inexperi- enced but improved throughout the season. They finished the sea- son by losing to a good Harding team by three points, after leading part of the game, and then by los- ing in Sectional play to eventual champion Norwell. Varsity Basketball-Front Row: Mgr. D. Moser, B. Barger, M. Wellman, B. Henkenius, E. Bulmahn, R. Burkhalter, B. Andrews, Mgr. M. Reef. Back Row: Coach Weber, T. Wilder, C. Gross, E. Fink, J. Schueler, E. Rickord, D. Boyle, Asst. Coach Koning. Dribbling as well as shooting was one of junior Dan Boyle ' s talents as he dribbles around a New Haven defender. Dan led the Braves in scoring with a 10.1 aver- age. After making a fake, junior Chris Gross shoots a 15 footer from near the line in sectional action. 92— Varsity Basketball :d Rickord eyes for the basket or a possi- )le opening for someone to pass off to at he South Adams Sectional. Dribbling upcourt, senior Mark Wellman ooks for an opening to go inside during he 65-42 losing battle with New Haven. 1981 Varsity Basketball BHS 48 Wayne 61 BHS 64 Woodlan 65 BHS 58 Columbia City 38 BHS 42 Homestead 67 BHS 46 Bluffton 47 BHS 60 Snider 62 BHS 57 South Adams 48 BHS 57 Angola 55 BHS 59 East Noble 64 BHS 29 Jay County 39 BHS 52 Garrett 46 BHS 40 Norwell 73 BHS 42 New Haven 65 BHS 49 Heritage 51 BHS 56 Adams Central 51 BHS 69 DeKalb 85 BHS 61 Concordia 63 BHS 55 Harding 58 Season Record 6-15 Senior Eric Bulmahn drives down the baseline for a lay-up against Norwell as the Braves were defeated 67-41 . Senior Rick Burkhalter shoots for two in a conference game with Angola. Varsity Basketball— 93 Freshman team captures tournament Under third year Coach Ron Smith, the freshman basketball team captured for the second straight time, the Southern Wells Invitational Tournament. They defeated Adams Central 36-30 in the first game and beat Southern Wells in the championship game, 58-33. With an upset victory against Concordia in the final game of the season, the freshman A team was able to record a winning sea- son with a record of 7-6, while the B team ended with a 3-7 record. The reserves, led in scoring and in rebounding by Larry Uhrick, could have posted a winning sea- son also, but lost their last three games to finish the year at 7-1 0. Working a fast break, freshman Dave Bressler goes up for an easy lay-up to help the freshman beat Concordia. Junior Jeff Witte fires a 15 footer for two points in the Harding game. Reserve Basketball ; BHS 31 Wayne 33 BHS 51 Woodlan 40 BHS 41 Columbia City 28 BHS 35 Homestead 36 BHS 36 Blirfflon 47 BHS 36 Snider 42 BHS 38 South Adams 36 BHS 51 Angola BHS 42 East Noble BHS 28 Jay County BHS 44 Garrett BHS 33 Norwell 48 BHS 43 New Haven 60 BHS 65 Heritage 38 BHS 56 Adams Central 41 BHS 47 DeKalb 50 BHS 38 Concordia 49 BHS 33 Harding 47 Season Record 7-10 94 — JV Freshman Basketball : reshman Basketball Team-Front Row: dgr. K. Schaekel, K. Noonan, E. Jchieferstein, D. Bultemeyer, J. Jaumgartner, T. Faurote, M. Brazill, M. (ohne, Mgr. L. Gumm. Row 2: Mgr. C. Saffer, D. Macklin, J. Cochran, B. Boyle, T. McCardwell, D. Bressler, K. Harvey, J. Schlemmer, Mgr. M. Ladd. Back Row: B. Gase, E. Burk, D. DeBolt, G. Rumschlag, Coach Ron Smith, S. Kitson, M. Scheidler, T. Frey. Sophomore Mike Mansfield pauses to elude a defender during the Harding game before Silver Arrow. Reserve Basketball Team-Front Row: D. Bressler, J. Witte, T. Bultemeyer, R. Bul- temeyer, B. Andrews, T. McCardwell, B. Henkenius. Back Row: M. Mansfield, L. Uhrick, J. Schueler, P. Schwartz, R. Schwartz, S. Hormann, Coach Lou Kon- ing. Positioning himself for a rebound, Terry McCardwell fights under the basket while freshmen teammate Brad Boyle looks on. Freshman Basketball BHS 37 Adams Central 48 BHS 64 South Adams 12 BHS 43 New Haven 35 BHS 44 Harding 54- BHS 51 Norwell 65 BHS 35 Homestead 30 BHS 39 Heritage 40 BHS 54 South Adams 15 BHS 46 Woodlan 44 BHS 26 Jay County 35 BHS 41 Blufflon 26 BHS 37 Heritage 50 BHS 49 Concordia 46 South Adams Invitational Champions A-Team Record 7-6 ' 3-Team Record 3-6 JV Freshman Basketball — 95 Always there . . . victory or defeat The cheerleaders on each the varsity, reserve, and freshman lev- els sent our teams on the road to victory with their spirit and sup- port. The varsity squad began their hard work last summer as they attended the NCA clinic at Ball State University. They were awarded with two superior ribbons for their excellency in competi- tions. The sponsors for the cheerlead- ers were Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. DesJean whose spunk and spirit inspired the girls throughout the year. The girls tried to add an importance to each sport as they made posters to hang in the halls and occasionally gave the athletes treats. The night before the sec- tional basketball game the girls decorated the players ' bedrooms with posters, crepe paper, and balloons, as they did for the five wrestlers going to semi-state. Reserve Football Cheerleaders: Shari Lehrman, Anna Tharp, Susie Walters, Susie Loshe, Missy Faurote, and Kris Hart. Leading the crowd is only one ot the many tasks of a cheerleader as Teresa Woebbeking persuades the pep block to join in singing the school song. Varsity Football Cheerleaders: Judy Harvey, Rhonda Keuneke, Teresa Woebbeking, Janet Thieme, Debbi Hill, and Marilyn Blythe. The girls raised money by sell ing pep block shirts and havinc summer car washes. They usee the money earned to buy new out fits and to sponsor the Silve Arrow Dance and Coronation. The varsity basketball cheer leaders selected six senior boys tc use as bases in building mounts They also helped in doing variatec stunts for the line up before eacf home game. 96 — Cheerleaders Varsity Basketball-Bottom Row: Steve Aspy, Jim Solik, Sam Schnurr. Second Row: Rich Loshe, Rick Ross, Bruce Scott, Ann Bentz. Top Row: Janet Thieme, Rhonda Keuneke, Judy Harvey, Debbi Hill, Marilyn Blythe. Freshman-Bottom Row: Jodi Gehres, Julie Harants, Jenny Matheson. Top Row: Renea King, Danelle Rauner. r Reserve Basketball-Bottom Row: Kris Faurote, Susie Walters. Top Row: Amy Hart, Shari Lehrman, Anna Tharp, Missy DesJean. The varsity cheerleaders finish their cheer by doing a mount to prove that We ' re Best Braves! Senior cheerleaders Bruce Scott and Rick Ross do their thing before a Bell- mont basketball player takes his foul shot. Cheerleaders — 97 III i k 11 ' •- .4 7 Senior captain Denny Faurote is shown in his first match back in action, after he missed most of the regular season with a severe ankle injury. Denny pinned his Snider opponent in 1 :27. Junior B.J. Faurote has his moment of glory as he receives his first place medal at Market Square Arena. B.J. pinned Nick Ellington in the finals to gain his title. Senior Tony Meyer shows his grueling strength as he rips his opponent from Snider to the mat with a headlock. Tony went on to win the match with a quick pin. BJ. reigns as 98 lb. state champ B.J. Faurote became the first 3ellmont wrestler ever to capture state as a junior. B.J. earned his :itle by pinning Nick Ellington of 3loomington South in the third Deriod finals. B.J. was accompa- nied at state by two-time state streeter, Denny Faurote, who did not place. B.J. also became the first Indi- ana high school wrestler ever to win a state title at Market Square Arena, as this was the first year the tournament was held there. The Braves ended the season with a 9-3-1 record. The most suprising loss of the season was handed to the Braves by county rival, Adams Central, as the Braves did not have their regular varsity line up. However, the Braves bounced back in the Sec- tional by overpowering the Jets, taking the Sectional champion- ship, and sending 11 on to the Snider Regional. The Braves won their tenth con- secutive conference title and sev- enth Regional crown. When asked about the future outlook, Coach Hays positively commented, I feel that next year ' s team will be just as good as this year ' s, if not better. Varsity Wrestling Team-Front Row: B. Faurote, M. Miller, P. Johnson, T. Gerke, D. Faurote, D. Roman, D. Quinones, T. Meyer, K. Imel (Mgr). Back Row: Coaches Greg Hardesty and Mike Seitz, K. High, T. Cowans, J. Cowans, N. Miller, T. Roman, K. Burkhalter, T. Hoffman, Coach-Denny Hays. Not pictured-Jeff Bennett. Heavyweight Jeff Bennett shows his determination as he attempts to turn his 270-pound opponent from Snider over. Jeff went on to tie in a very exciting match. Varsity Wrestling ; BHS 54 Wayne 19 BHS 62 Elmhurst 8 BHS 12 Muncie South 53 BHS 29 Adams Central 32 BHS 42 Fort Wayne South 21 BHS 9 Delta 48 BHS 28 Huntington North 22 BHS 27 Jay County 24 BHS 22 Snider 29 BHS 39 New Haven 21 BHS 51 Homestead 12 BHS 39 Bishop Dwenger 12 BHS 36 Harding 24 Bloomlngton Invitational — 2nd place NEIAC— -1st place Sectional — 1st place Regional — 1 st place Wrestling— 99 Gymnasts compete with inexperience With only three letter winners returning to the squad from last year, tirst year coach, Diane John- son, and the Squaws knew they had a tough season filled with rough tumbles ahead of them. Besides the inexperience of the girls, numerous injuries also proved to plague the team throughout the season. The gymnastics team was com- posed of all freshmen, sopho- mores, and juniors as no seniors went out for the team. Freshman Diane Voglewede won top honors for the Squaws at sectional with a fourth place finish in her floor exercise. The Squaws placed fifth at the NEIAC tourna- ment and completed their season with a seventh place finish at sec- tional. Concentration is a must when performing on a four inch balance beam as Shelly Landrum prepares tor a very difficult move. Freshman Diane Voglewede shows her determination to do well on the uneven bars, as she spends much time practic- ing. Diane placed tourth at sectional. Gymnastics Team — Front Row: T. Miher, D. Busick. Second Row: K. Costello, S. Landrum. Third Row: Coach Denise Mattson, M. Teeple. P. Gerke, K. Price, S. Keuneke, Coach Diane Johnson. Bach Row: D. Voglewede, R. Stevens, C. Tinnel, L. Gunsett. 1 00 — Gymnastics Performing at the optional level, junior co-captain, Robin Stevens, extends her leg as she performs her routine on the balance beam. Junior Laura Gunsett gives a smile of sat- isfaction upon the completion of her per- formance. Sophomore Susie Keuneke shows her exquisite form in her floor exercise. Susie competed in the intermediate level this year. Optional Gymnastics BHS 61.15 Huntington 70.25 BHS 53.20 Norwell 87.35 BHS 36.80 Northrop 76.65 BHS 56.10 New Haven 64.30 BHS 56.10 Wayne 79.95 BHS 70.00 Leo 85.95 BHS 58.70 Elmhurst 86.25 BHS 58.70 South Adams 66.40 BHS 51.25 Jay County 71.35 BHS 58.85 Harding 81.00 BHS 58.85 East Noble 89.50 BHS 56.30 Concordia 92.90 BHS 27.65 Homestead 59.80 BHS 60.35 Snider 91.95 NEIAC— 5th place Gymnastics — 101 Riflemen capture third state title With state victories in 1976 and in 1980, the Bellmont rifle team etched into the record books yet another state title by scoring 3,823 of a possible 4,800. The total was just one point shy of beating Howe Military in the ROTC division. Jon Mishler shot 1,014 for 8th place. He was followed by Brian Chronister in 14th place and Scott Marbach in 22nd. Other members competing at state were Scott Aurand and Paul Rorick. The 1980-81 season went the same way as the state competition with the Braves only losing 2 of their 1 6 meets, both being ROTC schools. The Bellmont girls bowling team also performed in the stat e meet and also did exceptionally well. The girls earned a 4th place with 2,082 total pins. Janet Nevil took 3rd place honors for high series with a 468. The team of 5 looks to improve their marks as all return for next year. Rule number one is to never be at this end of a loaded .22 caliber rifle; espe- cially with the 3 top members of the rifle team at the other end. Team members include Brian Chronister, Jon Mishler, and Scott Aurand. Sophomore Kim Hoffman shows expert form during one of the many hours of practice at the bowling alley. 102— Rifle Bowling 3owling Team — Front Row: K. Winans, McDonald, T. Feasel, Mrs. Pilkington . Hoffman, R. Feasel. Back Row: J. (Coach), J. Nevil, L. Lobsiger. In the standing position, senior Scott Mar- bach and junior Randy Selking aim at the target. Keeping score is one of the tasks to be done on the girls bowling team as Janet Nevil watches to see what is scored. Rifle Team — Front Row: J. Yoquelet, S. Chronister, P. Rorick, S. Marbach, Coach urand, J. Mishler. Back Row: B. Bill Murray. Rifle Bowling— 103 Trackmen set new school records As the saying goes, Records don ' t tell everything. This proved to be true this season tor the cin- dermen. Although the Braves record was 1-10, many records were broken and many excep- tional performances were turned in by team members. Senior veteran stand outs Barry Barger and Jim Solik both set new school records. Barry shattered the old 800 meter dash record with an outstanding time ot 1 :59.2. Barger also placed 2nd at Coher- ence and 4th at Sectional earning him a spot at Regional, at which he did not place, but set his new record. Veteran Jim Solik broke the 400 meter dash with a time ot 52.5. Sophomore Ken Swales also set a new pace tor the 3200 meter race with a time ot 9:59.7. New times were also turned in in the 1600 meter race by Kent Kieter and Scott Sheets, as they are co- holders ot the record. Senior veteran Barry Barger kicks into high gear as he passes his opponents in the conterence meet. Barry placed 2nd, just fractions ot a second behind. Sophomore Greg Bogner easily clears 5 ' 10 in a meet against Parkway. Greg is only a sophomore and has a promising future for the Braves. Boy ' s Varsity Track BHS 44 Bluffton 82 BHS 27 Norwell 106 BHS 46 Southern Wells 81 BHS 36 Homestead 53 BHS 36 Huntington North 70 BHS 5154 Blackford 7114 BHS 51 East Noble 76 BHS 57 Parkway 69 BHS 53 Woodland 74 BHS 25 New Haven 102 BHS 83 Adams Central 44 Conference — 9th Boys Track — Front Row: M. Kohne, D. Bressler, D. DeBolt, D. Murray, D. Gilbert, K. Wolfe, C. Bennett, T. Miller, D. Macklin. Second Row: D. Eller, S. Sheets, V. Miller, L. Urick, G. Bogner, S. Singleton, D. Saunders, K. Swales, G. Kiefer. Back Row: Coach B. Whitaker, Coach D. Reith, G. Helmrich, T. Torson, E. Bulmahn, B. Barger, S. Aspy. R. Bultemeyer, T. Hoffman, S. Saunders, K. Kiefer, R. Pilkington, Manager K. Bohnke, Coach S. Rausch. Not Picured: G. Kable, J. Solik, S. Macklin, R. Rumschlag, S. Kitson, J. Bentz. 1 04 — Boys Track 1 Senior miler Kent Kiefer picks up the pace as he nears the finish line. Kent is co-holder of the school record in the 1600 meter race with teammate Scott Sheets. Senior Eric Bulmahn lunges forward in the long jump event. Eric was also one of the co-captains this season. Senior co-captain Gary Helmrich pushes harder to better his time. Gary was a four- year member of the track team. Boys Track — 105 x:v:: ::::::::-v a ' ' ■ vs s v v • •-- - x Junior Lisa Turner follows through on a shot she made during a practice just before a meet. Eyeing the ball, junior Janette Irwin returns a shot. Senior doubles team member Janet Thieme hits the ball as teammate Anita Mendez looks on. 106 — Girls Tennis Tough schedule limits Squaws to 6-9 iris Tennis Team — Front Row: S. cAhren, E. Kunkel, J. Pickford, J. hieme, B. Gallogly, T. Busick, A. endez. Back Row: Coach Diane Johnson, S. Gross, R. Ulman, J. Irwin, L. Turner, K. McGill, S. Bienz, D. Turner, J. Baker, A. Allison. Under first year coach Diane Johnson, the Varsity tennis team posted a 6-9 season record. The senior doubles team of Janet Thieme and Anita Mendez made it to the finals of sectional before being beaten 6-2, 6-1 by Snider ' s doubles team. This year ' s number one singles player was Deb Turner who had a record of 1 1 -4. The reserves, winning most of their matches, compiled a season record of 10-2. Varsity Tennis BHS 7 Jay County BHS Bishop Luers 7 BHS 6 East Noble 1 BHS 6 Adams Central 1 BHS 5 Harding 2 BHS 2 Columbia City 5 BHS 3 New Haven 4 BHS 3 Bluffton 4 BHS 2 Norwell 5 BHS 6 Dekalb 1 BHS 6 Angola 1 BHS 2 Wayne 5 BHS Homestead 7 BHS 2 Norwell 5 BHS 3 South Adams 4 Season Record 6-9 Reserve Tennis BHS 1 Bishop Luers 3 BHS 3 East Noble 2 BHS 3 Adams Central 2 BHS 4 Harding BHS 4 Columbia City 1 BHS 2 New Haven 1 BHS 5 Norwell BHS 4 DeKalb 1 BHS 5 Angola BHS 1 Wayne 2 BHS 4 Homestead BHS 3 Norwell Season Record 1 0-2 Junior Kris McGill strides out for a good backhand shot. Kris was the number 5 singles player this year. Girls Tennis — 107 Varsity Baseball Team — Front Row: Mgrs. T. Bultemeyer, L. Helmrich, S. Hebble, M. Bultemeier. Second Row: R. Rhoades, G. Voglewede, G. Hakes, M. Boyd, M. Wellman, J. Witte, T. Bultemeyer, K. Hess. Back Row: Coach Jon Stevens, F. Hackworth, J. Garner, N. Rhoades, S. Hormann, F. Krueckeburg, J. Walther, T. Wilder, T. McCardwell, T. Bultemeier, Head Coach John Cate. L - Kwfc3 K? ' «  . J a aj v --x . § - fT TO TTII ITT : TV r n HH •-• — J i ILUh. ' - w wir i Senior Kerry Hess swings for a line drive base hit in the sectional game with South Adams. Coach John Cate discusses strategy ai the mound with Mark Wellman, Greg Hakes, Neil Rhoades, Terry Bultemeyer, and Jeff Garner in the Braves 5-1 loss tc South Adams. Sophomore Chris Bauer, trying to gain as much ground as possible, draws a throw from the pitcher and makes it back just ir time. 108— Baseball Diamondmen gain experience; talent Reserve Team— Front Row: Mgr. M. Schlemmer, K. Harvey, Coach Kent Fullenkamp, M. Corral, Mgr. J. Matheson. Arnold. Back Row: S. Kitson, C. Bauer, T. Second Row: R. Gebhard, K. Smith, R. Frey, J. Cochran, E. Burk, G. Rumschlag. Bedwell, R. Schwartz, D. Miller, J. • S8 Under coach John Gate, the Bellmont baseball team compiled a near even record with a 14-15 mark. Although they won their first 6 games and at mid-season were 1 2-4, they started slumping before sectional when the Brave s were beaten 5-1 by South Adams. Led by Greg Voglewede in hit- ting and by Terry Bultemeyer in pitching, with a record of 8-3, the Braves went 5-4 in the NEIAC. The reserves won their last 8 games to record a 12-4 record. With injuries received on the var- sity squad, reserves Keith Harvey, Terry McCardwell and Frank Hackworth saw varsity action. Varsity Baseball BHS 2 Concordia 1 BHS 12 Adams Central 2 BHS 3 Elmhurst 2 BHS 10 Bishop Luers 9 BHS 7 Blackford 9 BHS 13 Jay County 4 BHS Huntington 3 BHS South Adams 3 BHS 4 Wayne 8 BHS 6 Wayne 9 BHS 5 Garrett 4 BHS 10 Columbia City BHS 9 Marion 8 BHS 10 Marion BHS 13 Bluffton 1 BHS 3 New Haven 1 BHS 1 Harding 5 BHS 12 Heritage 2 BHS DeKalb 4 ■ BHS 3 Eastside 5 BHS 3 Homestead 9 BHS 2 North Side BHS East Noble 7 BHS 6 Norwell BHS 1 Dwenger 5 BHS 4 Snider 5 BHS 5 Angola BHS 6 South Side 9 Season Record 14-15 Senior Mike Boyd leaps high into the air to catch a miss-thrown ball as the runner slides underneath him. Playing a key role in Bellmont ' s offense this year was freshman Terry McCardwell. McCardwell is shown here fielding a ball during the DeKalb game. Reserve Baseball BHS 1 Blackford 6 BHS 3 Woodlan 2 BHS 2 Parkway 1 BHS 8 Huntington 6 BHS 12 South Adams 1 BHS 3 Adams Central 4 BHS 6 Northrop 7 BHS 3 Harding 4 BHS 13 Bluffton BHS 7 Woodlan 5 BHS 12 Bluffton 2 BHS 12 Bishop Luers 11 BHS 6 North Side 4 BHS 18 Jay County 8 BHS 6 Norwell 3 BHS 5 Adams Central 3 Baseball— 109 Team effort leads golfers to regional Team effort was the main rea- son for success as the Braves beat out the 1 980 state runner-up Mar- ion by six strokes, placed third at sectional, and thus, earned a berth in the regional at Richmond. The Braves were led throughout the season by all five starters, at sectional by the number 5 man Brian Chronister, and at regional by both Scott Hebble and Tim Kiser. Although they were only able to put together a 7-9 season record, they proved themselves to be a well-rounded tournament team by placing third at confer- ence and at sectional and eighth in the tough Angola Invitational. Next year ' s team may have to do some practicing to make up for the six team members lost to grad- uation. Golf Team — Front Row: Coach Craig Anderson, T. Meyer, S. Hebble, S. Ainsworth, T. Kiser, B. Reese, S. Aurand. Back Row: T. Secaur, Brazill, T. Krueckeberg Hann. J. Mishler, Iv C. Myrice, F Sophomore Tim Kiser eyes the ball as he drives on the number 3 hole. Mentally pushing the ball into the hole is senior Scott Ainsworth as he sinks this putt. Senior Barry Reese concentrates on fol- lowing through on his tee-off shot. 1 1 0— Golf Senior Brian Chronister uses his 5 iron to get the ball on the green from about 20 yards out. Golf BHS 175 Adams Central 194 BHS 171 South Adams 175 BHS 175 Homestead 162 Northrop 167 BHS 165 Wayne 156 BHS 173 Columbia City 174 BHS 174 Norwell 168 BHS 147 Harding 155 BHS 166 South Adams 195 BHS 181 Jay County 179 BHS 169 Bluffton 173 BHS 168 New Haven 153 BHS 165 Heritage 166 BHS 181 Wayne 168 BHS 178 Concordia 163 Snider 153 Angola Invitational 8th NEIAC 3rd Sectional 3rd Regional 1 4th Season Record 7-9 Sand flies as senior Scott Hebble clubs his way out of the sand trap and back on the course. Golf— 1 1 1 Gross sets new record in low hurdles Sophomore Leesa Gross set the pace for the Squaws this year as Leesa broke the school record in the low hurdles at the NEIAC meet, placing 2nd. Leesa was also the only girl on the team to earn a spot at Regional. Leesa placed 4th at Sectional to make her a compe- titor at Regional in the low hurdles. Although the Squaws record was 2-5, they were a very young team and should be very tough in the years ahead. Girls Varsity Track BHS 32 Jay County 67 Adams Central 36 BHS 17 Wayne 85 South Adams 32 BHS 26 Heritage 79 BHS 71 Southern Wells 34 BHS 48 Bishop Luers 57 BHS 28 Harding 77 BHS 12 South Adams 34 Sophomore Lisa Rumschlag guts it out and pushes onto the tinish line tor a first place finish. Rumschlag was a member of the relay team. Girls Varsity Track Team — Front Row: B. McBride, T. Mowery, T. Poling, J. Mondry, E. Moeller, S. Voglewede, L. Conrad, L. Kueneke, S. Walters, J. Nevil. Second Row: L. Gross, T. Kable, L. Garcia, J. Nevil, H. Voirol, D. Busick, L. Scheidler, L. Haugk, L. Rumschlag, S. McDougall, G. Miller. Third Row: f Knittle, R. Aspy, K. Shrader, J. Alberdin ' C. Voglewede, S. Baker, J. Gehres, I Voglewede, D. Rauner, C. Wilder. Bac Row: R. King, J. McDonald, R. Stuck, Harants, P. Kiefer, R. Gephard, ( Shelton, Coach — Mr. Harants. 112— Girls Track Junior miler Linda Kueneke saves her final kick for the end of the race as she passes her opponents. Sophomore Leesa Gross uses her quick- ness in the low hurdles race at the Con- ference meet to place second. Sophomore Liz Scheidler hands the baton to Lisa Rumschlag in the 800 relay race at Conference. Girls Track— 113 ncepeno study history pals; Seekers Mike Heckman, and Lisa Well- man Vthat three is company after the H hall empties, classes begin, [nose with or without green slips jaming the halls. ALBUM This is the place to be Where would the world be with- tho se nameless faces became our out people? There would be no friends. The Elellmont halls were one to laugh with, no one to cry filled with the laughter and excite- with, no one to cooperate with, ment of people getting to know and no one to love. It would be an each other, egotistical place, with everyone So if you felt happy or if you felt looking out for number one. How- low, we knew a place where you ever, our place was not based on could go and feel welcome. We the I but on the We. The peo- called it OUR PLACE, and we pie were what made our place so were sure you would agree that it special. was the people that made our We came in contact with thou- place THE PLACE TO BE! sands of new faces. In due time, Junior Terri Kohne demonstrates her rare ability to go absolutely crazy in Yearbook Class at deadline time. Working for the cafeteria during lunch mods, Kevin Allen is supervised by Mrs. Sprunger in the dish room. Mr. Pennington, band director, leads the concert band in the playing of the pro- cessional march at graduation ceremo- nies in the gymnasium. Album Division — 115 Long awaited day finally arrives We started out with one year left. We never knew how fast a year could go. Homecoming, for one, seemed to go by so quickly. With high hopes that this would be our year to win, we made plans for our last float, A Dip in the Road, to be built in Kris Frey ' s garage. But along with the gloomy rain on homecoming night came the dis- appointing news that we had placed last. However, the disappointment didn ' t linger, for the excitement had only just begun. After all, this was the year that our classmates were the king and queen candi- dates. No longer were we just rep- resented by mere attendants. After Susan McAhren and Tony Meyer were crowned as the royal couple, the year was off — and there was no slowing it down. It was one thing after another: ordering our caps, gowns, and announcements from Herff-Jones; winning the spirit stick twice with the help of the Good 01 ' Boys; choosing Teresa Woebbeking as Silver Arrow Queen; signing up with who we wanted to walk with at graduation; Amy Stimpson, Ron Pilkington, Barry Barger, and Sharon Voglewede being awarded blankets at the spring athletic des- sert; awards assembly; finals; graduation practice; commence- ment; tassels turning . . . and it a came to an abrupt halt. Our high school days wen behind us, but where had the yea gone to? It had seemed like onl ' yesterday when we were choosinr our class colors of burgundy an cream; our class flower of a re rose; and our class motto, Happi ness is inward, not outward; an so it does not depend on what wt have, but on what we are. Yes, our senior year had slipper, by before we knew it. Some of u: wish it back; some wish for a sec ond chance; most of us are con tent just knowing we have hold o the memories which will last for ever. 1 1 6 — Seniors Senior Barry Barger takes a moment to relax after running the 500 meter cross country course. Scott Aurand, senior class president, hands out bananas to Greg Hakes, Rob Durbin, and Jett Hake during the awards assembly. Sheila Davis and Teresa Kern show that seniors are number one after defeating the juniors in the powder puff football game. Lori Adkins Scott Ainsworth Steven Aspy Scott Aurand Teresa Ball James Balliet Barry Barger Richard Barger Toni Baughman Audrey Becher Ann Bentz Thomas Bittner Marilyn Blythe Kaylehn Bohnke Michelle Bombka Malinda Bowman Mike Boyd Scott Bransteter Patrick Brazill Daniel Brite Seniors — 1 1 7 1 18 — Seniors Senior students named as finalists Seniors Wayne Erxleben and Scott Ainsworth were chosen as National Merit finalists this year. The National Merit Program selected over 13,500 students from all over the nation to be final- ists. The award was based on out- standing academic ability and on scores from the Scholastic Apti- tude Tests. Wayne was also chosen as one of the finalists in the Presidential Scholar Program. One hundred forty-one students were selected from among the most outstanding graduating seniors in the United States. The award was based on accomplishments in several areas: academic success, artistic talent, leadership, and involvement in school and in the community. Candidates were again chosen by the score on the SAT tests. Wayne scored a 1540 out of a possible 1600 on the SAT. Wayne plans to attend Purdue University in the fall to continue his education in the field of engineer- ing and Scott plans to attend Indi- ana University in Bloomington. Dorothy Cowans Cynthia Daniels Steven Daniels Tracy Daniels Ronald Davenport Sheila Davis Kelly Didrick Michael Didrick Richard Dryer Robert Durbin Kathleen Ehinger Elizabeth Eichhorn Seniors — 119 62 seniors jet to Washington, D.C. With the sun shining bright, sun- burned faces, and 85 degree weather, 62 seniors and chaper- ones Mrs. Zalas and Dr. and Mrs. Hanson toured the major sites of Washington, D.C, on the April 3 senior trip. The seniors began their day by boarding a bus at school at 5:45 which took them to Baer Field to meet their plane destined for Dul- lus Airport in Washington. After the flight and the breakfast of cin- namon rolls, orange juice, and milk, the group boarded two buses for a fun-filled day of sightseeing. Their first stop was the Arlington National Cemetery to view the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Then it was on to the Capitol Building where Indiana Represent- ative Phil Sharp met the group for a tour of the Speaker ' s Library and the Dome of the Capitol Hall. The one big disappointment was not being able to tour the White House, but visiting the Smithsonian Institute and seeing the Hope Diamond and the Space Center with the First Gemini made up for that. One tour bus was also able tc see the exact location where the assasination attempt on President Reagan took place. Other moments to remember were lunch at either Roy Rogers or the fast service McDonald ' s, the Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Mem- orial, and the Washington Monu- ment. The exhausted group returned to Bear Field at 8 p.m. with sore feet and jam-packed memories of their Washington trip. 1 20 — Seniors Michelle Fruchte Deborah Fry Leonard Furhmann Karen Fullenkamp Allen Gage Eric Gage Randy Gage imothy Gase Nancy Geimer Michael Gentis Timothy Gerke Daniel Girod Fred Grote Mark Grote Laura Guise LisaGumm Nancy Hackme Geoffrey Hake Gregory Hakes Jeffrey Hall Seniors — 121 Rhonda Hammond Diane Hamrick Sheila Hamrick Mary Hann Joanne Harden Kraig Hart Judy Harvey Scott Hebble Gary Helmrich Beverly Hendricks Kerry Hess Martin Hess Dannica Hile Deborah Hill Jerry Hurst Ted Hutker Missy Irwin Linda Jaurequi Phyllis Jaurequi Margaret Jones 1 22— Seniors Seniors recall last moments at B.H.S. This year was certainly filled ' ith lasts . . . . . . Last time the senior girls ould gather in front of the D-wing howcase in the morning . . . last me we would have to worry about etting to school on time, rushing d our lockers, and making it to our rst class before the 8:15 bell . . . ist time the class of ' 81 would troll through the halls, making ure we went slowly enough as to ot be confused with any under- lassmen . . . last time we would sing Hail Bellmont, at a pep ses- sion as a class, and yell that famous class cheer, 81, 81, that ' s the year that we are done. . . . last time we would crowd ten bodies around one small table in the lunch room to eat, visit, or play cards . . . last time we would count down the months, days, hours, and minutes as we prepared for our last high school prom which led to our final high school dance when the clock struck midnight . . . last time we would have to worry about passing Government and psychology and struggling with the threatening thought of receiving our diplomas unsigned . . . last time we would run under the goalpost for a touchdown, practice our serves for that final match, or push ourselves to our limits to qualify for sectional . . . last time we would attend a bas- ketball game as part of the student body . . . last goodbyes. Mixed emotions are shared by the gradu- ating class as its members enter the gym- nasium to the tune of Pomp and Cir- cumstance. Seniors — 123 Tensions rose as May 24 approached During the sectional pep session skit, E Rickord is crowned the basketball beaut queen, while Barry Barger receives a pi in the face for being the runner-up. Jussi Kinnunene Kathy Kintz Cynthia Koenemann Jean Korte Joseph Kozlowski John Krause Laura Kuklehan Daniel Lengerich Debbie Light Nancy Linder Robert Linderman Mark Linnemeier 1 24 — Seniors Seniors — 125 1 26 — Seniors Seniors — where do we go from here? Being a senior meant most of all graduating. Along with graduation came the decision of what to do after high school. Wednesday, May 20, our last day of high school, marked the end of chemistry critiques, fog delays and snow days, as well as the closing of our high school careers. Family members and close f riends were proud as were ' eceived our diplomas May 24. Many were not sure where they A ere heading. Some planned to ind a respectable job they were qualified to do or made plans for Tiarriage. College-bound seniors gath- ered momentum over the summer months toward their plans for school that fall by purchasing alarm clocks, towels, stamps, envelopes, and popcorn poppers. Along with preparing for college came decisions of selecting a major and minor, freshman orien- tation, and receiving campus housing notices. Some looked forward to taking long and short trips during the months of June, July and August. Spanish and French students trav- eled abroad to Spain and France while others whittled away week- ends at nearby lake cottages. Still others spent their summer work- ing part-time jobs and staying in town with friends. The months of summer follow- ing graduation provided us with the breather we needed before we began working toward our future plans. It was a time to collect thoughts and to set goals, a time for first big decisions and for last goodbye ' s. Saying goodbye wasn ' t easy, but it marked the first big step toward our future lives. Lives that were sure to be different than the lives we had led for the past twelve years. As you can see, senior Gary Helmrich is well prepared for his next class, but Scott Ainsworth seems to have forgot- ten his pencil. Seniors — 127 Seniors name Caddyshack, Styx . Both during school and outside of school, there were many things upon which the seniors as a class agreed upon. They were known as the favorites for the Class of 1981, and they ranged from favorite classes to favorite movies. When seniors were asked about their favorite movies, they chose the comedies, Caddyshack, Stircrazy, and Seems Like Old Times. While the seniors most-men- tioned singing groups covered a wide range of different sounds: REO Speedwagon, Styx, and Led Zeplin, the singing group AC DC and their hit song Back in Black, could not be beaten as they led the charts for most of the year. While some seniors worked on Saturday morning or slept in to recover from Friday night activi- ties, many were up in time watch their favorite cartoons Bugs Bunny Road Runn Hour, Tarzan, and The Pir Panther. Cartoons and chara ters seemed to go together as tr long-eared Wascally WabbiL Bugs Bunny was named as tr seniors ' favorite cartoon chara ter. These were just a few seni favorites outside of school .... Bruce Rider Daniel Roman Nancy Roop Paul Rorick William Ross Linda Ruble David Rumschlag Gerald Rumschlag Varsity cheerleaders Ann Bentz, Rhonda Keuneke, Judy Harvey, and Marilyn Blythe shed a few tears after the loss of the sectional basketball game to Norwell. It not only marked the end of the 1981 basketball season, but also the end of the girls ' careers as high school cheerlead- ers. 1 28 — Seniors Scott Salway James Scherry Joey Schindler Dyonis Schmitt Ruth Schnitz Samuel Schnurr Janet Schultz Micheal Scott ' Secaur Patrick Sefton Joann Selking Patricia Serna Kathy Setser Jeffery Sheets Yvonne Simerman Jani Sipe Seniors — 1 29 Julie Stout Jeff Strickler Sherry Strickler DebraThieme Janet Thieme Larry Thieme Tina Thieme Debbie Turner Chris Uhrick Gregory Voglewede Sharon Voglewede MarkWellman Bonnie Werling Michael Werling Ron Wilder Steven Winans Seniors Lori Carpenter, Kraig Hart, and Janet Thieme take a moment out of Astronomy class to pose for the camera on senior dress down day. 130— Seniors . Psych as three of their favorites . . . The seniors also chose their favorites at BHS. Their favorite classes were Government and Law, Psychology, Grammar Review and Research Writing, and of course, Study Hall. The seniors chose as their favorite teachers, Mr. Hanson, who with his joking manner was able to make even politics seem interesting, and Mrs. Schauss, who with her charm was able to convince almost every senior that research papers could be fun. Seniors were asked what they enjoyed most during their four years of high school. Many responded: having fun with friends and attending the weekend par- ties; but the majority agreed that their most enjoyable moments in high school were spent meeting the people and making new friends. The most popular responses as to what they would change at BHS if they had the chance were: lunches, easing up on the rules, and receiving better food selec- tions at lunch. Although seniors would have jumped at the chance to change various things around school, the anxious class of ' 81 confessed that they had mixed emotions about graduating and leaving their high school years in the past. They wanted to get on with life but would miss their friends and the times spent together. Many were scared to be out on their own not knowing what they were going to do. One senior summed up the feel- ings of being a senior, perfectly, We are happy to be moving on to bigger things, more opportunities, new people; but it is also hard not to feel sad about the old friends that will be left behind. However, we must be content with our happy memories of our friends, good times, and our high school days. Nearly all seniors would agree with that. Christine Witte Teresa Witte Teresa Woebbeking Beth Wolfe Teresa Wolpert James Wood Nobuyo Yamamoto Yvette Ysidron Not Pictured: Barry Barnes Scott Bauer James Beer Brian Beitler Bill Bleeke Ronald Braun Anthony Cerna Louis Cerna Kristina Costello . Luis Dela Rosa Dianna Dishong Fernando Eguia Maarten Eishof Candra Everett Paula Garwood Steve Gerber Patricia Green Richard Guerra Joseph Harrison Karin Johansson Jacquelin Mondry Nick Rogers Jeffrey Shaffer Scott Shoaf Denise Snyder John Walther Seniors — 131 Senior Activities ADKINS, LORI: Speaker ' s Bureau 11; Brave Talk Staff 11,12; Concert Choir 11; Freshman Choir 9; Rifle Club 12; Drama Club 10,12; Fall Production 12 AINSWORTH, SCOTT ASPY, STEVEN: Male Cheerleader 12; Boys ' Pep Club 12; Rifle Team 9; Reserve Football 10,11; Boys ' Track 9, 10, 12 AURAND, SCOTT: Class Officer 12 (Pres); Legend Staff 11,12; Boys ' Pep Club 11,12; B-Club 10,11,12; Rifle Team 9,10,11,12; Powder Puff Cheerleader 12; Pops Concert 11,12; Drama Club 12 (Pres.); Play 11,12; Hoosier Boys ' State 12; Reserve Golf 11,12 B BALL, TERESA: Girls ' Pep Club 1 1 , 1 2 BALLIET, JAMES BARGER, RICHARD BARGER, BARRY BARNES, BARRY: Reserve Football 9,10; Varsity Football 1 1 ; Reserve Wrestling 9; Varsity Wrestling 10,11 BAUER, SCOTT BAUGHMAN, TONI: C.O.E. 12; O.E.A. (Sec.) 12; Marching Band 9,10; Stage Band 9,10 BAUMGARTNER, GLORIA BECHER, AUDREY: Student Council 10,11,12; Sil- ver Arrow Court 12; Class Officer 9 (V. Pres); Sun- shine Society 9,10,12; Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; National Honor Society 1 1,12 (V. Pres.); Scholastic Award 9, 10, 11, 12 BEER, JAMES BEITLER, BRIAN BENTZ, ANN: Spanish Club 10,11; Student Council 10,11,12; Legend Staff 12; Freshman Cheerleader 9; Reserve Cheerleader 10; Varsity Cheerleader 11,12; B-Club 11,12; Girls ' Reserve Volleyball 9,10; Varsity Volleyball 11,12 (Capt,), Girls ' Track 9 BITTNER, THOMAS BLEEKE, BILL:D.E.C.A. 11.12 BLYTHE, MARILYN: Spanish Club 10,1 1,12 (Pres.) Freshman Cheerleader 9; Reserve Cheerleader 10 Varsity Cheerleader 10,12; Girls ' Swimming 9,10 Scholastic Award 1 1 ; Who ' s Who in Foreign Lan- guage BOHNKE, KAYLEHN: Spanish Club 1 1 ; Brave Talk Staff 11,12; Powder Puff Football 11,12; Boys ' Track Manager 11,12 BOMBKA, MICHELLE BOWMAN, MALINDA BOYD, MIKE: Boys ' Pep Block 11,12; B-Club 12; Varsity Football 12; Freshman Basketball 9; Reserve Basketball 10, Reserve Baseball 9,10; Varsity Base- ball 11,12; Silver Arrow Escort 1 1 BRANSTETER, SCOTT: Boys ' Pep Club 12; Perfect Attendance 9, 11, 12 BRAUN, RON: I.C.T, 12; Rifle Team 9,10,1 1 BRAZILL, PATRICK: Boys ' Pep Club 11; Drama Club9,10,11,12;Boys ' Track10 BRITE, DANIEL: I.C.T. 12; Rifle Team 10,11,12; Seniors Gary Helmrich, Mark Rauch, Tony Meyer, Scott Aurand, Bruce Scott, and Kent Kieter cheer on the victorious Boys ' Track 10 BRUNTON, REBECCA: German Club 11,12 (V. Pres.); Sunshine Society 9,10,11,12; Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; B-Club 9,10,11,12; National Honor Society 11,12 (Sec); Scholastic Award 9,10,11,12; Who ' s Who in Foreign Language 11; Girls ' Swim- ming 9 BUESCHER, FREDERICK: National Honor Society 9,10; Science Club 1 2; Boys ' Swimming 9 BULMAHN, ERIC: Spanish Club 10,11; Boys ' Pep Club 11; B-Club 11,12; Reserve Cross Country 9,10,11; Varsity Cross Country 12; Freshman Bas- ketball 9; Reserve Basketball 10,1 1 ; Varsity Basket- ball 12; Boys ' Track 1 1 ,12 BULTEMEIER, STEVE BULTEMEIER, TERRY: Rifle Team 9,10,11; Varsity Baseball 11,12 BURKHALTER, RICK: Freshman Football 9; Reserve Football 10; Varsity Football 1 1,12 (Capt.); Freshman Basketball 9; Reserve Basketball 10; Var- sity Basketball 11,12 BUTCHER, LORRIE: Spanish Club 10,11,12; O.E.A. 12; Concert Choir 11,12; Cadet Choir 10; Fresh- man Choir 9 CABLE, CATHY: Sunshine Society 9,10,11,12; Girls ' Pep Club 12; Concert Choir 11,12; Cadet Choir 10; Freshman Choir 9; Brave Generation 11,12; Drama Club 12 CACIANO, LISA: Spanish Club 11,12; Sunshine Society 9,10; Powder Puff Football 12; Drama Club 12 CARPENTER, LORI: Sunshine Society 9,10,11; Girls ' Pep Club 11; B-Club 10,11; Powder Puff Football 1 1; Drill Team 9,10; Reserve Tennis 9; Var- sity Tennis 10,1 1 CASE, NANNETTE CASTON, JOHN CERNA, ANTHONY CERNA, LOUIS CHRONISTER, BRIAN CLARK, LAURIE: Science Club 11,12 (Treas.); Spanish Club 11,12 (Treas); Sunshine Society 9,10,11,12; Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; Powder Puff Football 11.12; Rifle Team 10,11; Scholastic Award 9,10; Reserve Tennis 11 (Manager); Girls ' Track 9,10; Girls ' Reserve Basketball 9 senior girls in the Powder Puff football game. CLARK, PENNY: Spanish Club 11,12; D.E.C.A. 12; Powder Puff Football 12 CLEM, PENNY: D.E.C.A. 11; Concert Choir 10,11; Freshman Choir 9; Brave Generation 11; Play 12; Girls ' Swimming 9 CONRAD, LORI: Art Club 1 0,1 1 ,1 2 (V. Pres.); Sun- shine Society 11,12; B-Club 11,12; Marching Band 9,10,11,12; Pep Band 9,10,11,12; Powder Puff Football 11,12; Scholastic Award 9,10,11,12; Play 1 1 ; Boys ' Swim Team (Manager) 9; Girls ' Track Manager 10,11,12 CONRAD, MONICA COSTELLO, KRISTINA COSTELLO. LISA COTTRELL, LINDA COVARRUBIAS, JUANITA COWANS, DOROTHY D DANIELS, CYNTHIA: Spanish Club 10,11,12; Sun- shine Society 9,10,1 1,12 (V. Pres.); Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; Marching Band 10; Powder Puff Football 11,12; Scholastic Award 9,10,11,12; Drama Club 12; Play 12 DANIELS, STEVEN DANIELS, TRACY DAVENPORT, RONALD DAVIS, SHEILA DELA ROSA, LUIS DIDRICK, KELLY DIDRICK, MICHAEL DISHONG, DIANNA: D.E.C.A. 11,12; Concert Choir 1 0; Cadet Choir 1 0; Freshman Choir 9 DRYER, RICHARD: Science Club 10,11,12; March- ing Band 9,10,11,12; Pep Band 10,11; B-Club 11,12; Stage Band 9,10,11,12; Rifle Team 9,10; Reserve Tennis 9,10; Varsity Tennis 1 1 ; Boys ' Track 9 DURBIN, ROBERT: D.E.C.A. 11,12; Boys ' Swim Team 12; Boys ' Reserve Wrestling 10 EGUIA, FERNANDO EHINGER, KATHLEEN: Powder Puff Football 11,12; 132 — Senior Activities Exploratory Teaching 1 2 EICHHORN, ELIZABETH: DEC. A. 11,12; Powder Buff Football 11,12; Perfect Attendance 9; Girls ' Track 1 EISHOF, MAARTEN ELLINGER.GREG ERXLEBEN, WAYNE: Science Club 11,12; Boys ' 3 epClub 11,12; Hoosier Boys ' State 11 (Alternate); Marching Band 9,10,1 1 ,12; Stage Band 10,11; Pep 3and 9,10,11,12; Perfect Attendance 9,10; Scho- astic Award 9,10,1 1,12 ESPINOZA, ELSA ESPONOZA, MARY EVANS, SHELLY: German Club 11,12; Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; Marching Band 9,10,11,12 (Drum Major); Pep Band 9,10,11,12; Powder Puff Football 11,12; Scholastic Award 9,10,11,12; Boys ' Swim Team (Manager) 9 EVERETT, CANDRA AUROTE, DENNIS: Spanish Club 10,11; Student Council 1 0; Class Officer 1 (V. Pres); Legend Staff 1 1,1 2; Quill Scroll 11,12; B-Club 9,10,1 1 ,12; Per- fect Attendance 9; Scholastic Award 9,10,11,12; Silver Arrow Escort 1 1 ; Boys ' Powder Puff Cheer- leader 1 1 ; Freshman Football 9; Varsity Wrestling 9,10,11,12 FINK, ELDON: B-Club 10,11,12; Varsity Cross Country 10,11,12; Freshman Basketball 9; Reserve Basketball 10; Varsity Basketball 1 1 ,12; Boys ' Track 9,10,11,12 FISHER, PAMELA: D.E.C.A. 11,12; Concert Choir 10,11 FREY, KRISTINE: Science Club 11,12 (Sec); Brave Talk Staff 12; Sunshine Society 9,10,1 1 ,12; B-Club 1 1 ; Rifle Team 1 1 ; Perfect Attendance 9; Scholastic Award 9, 10, 11, 12; Drama Club 12 (Sec) FRUCHTE, MICHELLE: Sunshine Society 11; C.O.E. 12;O.E.A. 12 (Pres.); Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; Girls ' Gymnastics (Manager) 9,1 FRY, DEBORAH Monica Conrad awakes from her morning snooze on Homecoming costume day. FUELLING, AMY FUHRMANN, LEONARD FULLENKAMP, KAREN G GAGE, ALLEN GAGE, ERIC GAGE, RANDY GARWOOD, PAULA GASE, TIMOTHY GEIMER, NANCY GENTIS. MICHAEL: D.E.C.A. 11,12; Marching Band 9,10; Pep Band 9,10; Reserve Tennis 9,10,1 1 GERBER, STEVEN GERKE, TIMOTHY: Student Council 11, B-Club 10,11,12; Powder Puff Cheerleader 11, Freshman Football 9; Reserve Football 10, Varsity Football 1 1 ; Varsity Wrestling 10, 11, 12 GIROD, DANIEL GREEN, PATRICIA: D.E.C.A. 9; C.O.E. 12; O.E.A. 12 (Treas.); Freshman Choir 9; Marching Band 9,10,11; Stage Band 9,10,11; Pep Band 9,10,11; Rifle Team 9 GROTE, FRED GROTE, MARK GUERRA, RICHARD GUISE, LAURA: French Club 10,11,12; Legend Staff 10,11; Sunshine Society 9,10,11; Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; Freshman Choir 9, Powder Puff Foot- ball 1 1 H HACKMAN, NANCY: German Club 11,12 (Pres); Student Council 10; Class Officer 11,12 (V. Pres.); Legend Staff 11,12; Quill Scroll 11,12; Sunshine Society 11,12; Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; Freshman Choir 9; Drill Team 9,10; Powder Puff Football 11,12; Scholastic Award 9,10,12; Homecoming Attendant 1 HAKE, GEOFFREY: D.E.C.A. 12; Concert Choir 10,11,12; Freshman Choir 9; Brave Generation 1 0; Varsity Tennis 9,10,1 1 ,12 (Capt.); Boys ' Swim Team 9, 10, 11, 12 (Capt.) HAKES, GREGORY: D.E.C.A. 11,12 (V. Pres.); Freshman Football 9; Freshman Basketball 9; Reserve Basketball 10,1 1 ; Reserve Baseball 9; Var- sity Baseball 10,11,12 HALL, JEFFREY HAMMOND, RHONDA HAMRICK, DIANE: Spanish Club 11,12; Sunshine Society 1 1 ; Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; Concert Choir 1 2 HAMRICK, SHEILA HARDEN, JOANNE: Sunshine Society 12; D.E.C.A. 11,12; Girls ' Pep Club 1 1 ; Perfect Attendance 1 2 HARRISON, JOSEPH HART, KRAIG: Reserve Golf 10 HARVEY, JUDY: Science Club 10, Latin Club 11; Student Council 10,11 (Treas.), 12 (Sec); Class Officer 9 (Treas); 11 (Sec); Legend Staff 11,12 (Editor); Quill Scroll 11,12; Sunshine Society 9,10; Reserve Cheerleader 10; Varsity Cheerleader 11,12; B-Club 11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; Hoosier Girls ' State 1 1 ; Powder Puff Football 1 1 ; Perfect Attendance 9,10.11; Scholastic Award 9,10,11,12; Girls ' Track 9,10; DAR Good Citizen 1 2 HEBBLE, SCOTT: German Club 11,12; Student Council 9; Brave Talk Staff 12; Boys ' Pep Club 11,12; Hoosier Boys ' State 11; Scholastic Award 9,10,11,12; Reserve Football 10,11; Freshman Football 9; Reserve Golf 9,10; Varsity Golf 11,12 HELMRICH, GARY: Boys ' Pep Block 11,12; B-Club 11,12 (Pres); National Honor Society 11,12; Hoo- sier Boys ' State 11; Varsity Cross Country 9,10,11,12; Freshman Basketball 9; Boys ' Track 9,10,11,12 HENDRICKS, BEVERLY: Sunshine Society 1 HESS, KERRY HESS, MARTIN HILE, DANNICA: Freshman Choir 9; Cadet Choir 10; Pep Band 9 HILL, DEBBIE; Spanish Club 10,1 1 ; Student Coun- cil 12; Legend Staff 11,12; Quill Scroll 11,12; Freshman Cheerleader 9; Reserve Cheerleader 10, Varsity Cheerleader 11,12, Girls ' Pep Club 1 1 , B- Club 9,10,11,12; Powder Puff Football 11, Perfect Attendance 9; Scholastic Award 9,10,11,12; Silver Arrow Attendant 1 1 ; Girls ' Gymnastics 9,1 0,1 1 (Capt.) HURST, JERRY HUTKER.TED I IRWIN, MISSY: Spanish Club 10,11,12; Reserve Cheerleader 10; Varsity Cheerleader 11; Girls ' Pep club 11,12; B-Club 11,12; Powder Puff Football 11,12; Girls ' Track 9, 10; Girls ' Gymnastics 9.10.1 1 JAUREGUI, LINDA JAUREGUI, PHYLLIS JOHANSSON, KARIN JONES, MARGARET K KELLER, JANICE: Student Council 9; Brave Talk Staff 11,12; Quill Scroll 9,10,11,12; Girls ' Pep Club 11, 12; B-Club 11, 12; Marching Band 10; Pow- der Puff Football 11,12; Drama Club 9.10; Girls ' Track 9, 10 KELLER, RONALD KELLEY, CHRISTOPHER KELLEY, STEVE: German Club 10,11.12; Who ' s Who 11 KERN, TERESA: Brave Talk Staff 12; Sunshine Soci- ety 12; Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; Powder Puff Football 11,12; Girls ' Reserve Volleyball 9,10; Girls ' Track 9,10; Silver Arrow Court 12 KEUNEKE, RHONDA; Student Council 12 (Treas); Brave Talk Staff 1 1 ,12 (editor); Quill Scroll 11,12; Reserve Cheerleader 10; Varsity Cheerleader 11,12; B-Club 11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; Marching Band 9,10; Stage Band 9,1 0; Powder Puff Football 11,12; Scholastic Award 9,10,11,12; Girls ' Track 9,10 KIEFER, KENT: Boys ' Pep Club 11,12; Rifle Team 10; Perfect Attendance 9; Scholastic Award 9,11; Powder Puff Cheerleader 1 2; Boys ' Track 11,12 KILLIAN, LISA: Art Club 10,1 1,12 (Sec); Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; B-Club 9; Powder Puff Football 11; Exploratory Teaching 12; Girls ' Track 9,10,1 1 KINNUNEN, JUSSI KINTZ, KATHY: Spanish Club 10,11; Student Coun- cil 9; Legend Staff 11.12; Sunshine Society 9,11; Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; Concert Choir 11; Freshman Choir 9; Pep Band 9,10; Powder Puff Football 11; Quill Scroll 11,12 KOENEMANN, CYNTHIA: Sunshine Society 9,10,11 (Sec), 12 (Pres); O.E.A. 12 (Pres); Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; Marching Band 9,10,11,12; Stage Band 9,11; Pep Band 9,10,11,12; Powder Puff Football 11; Scho- lastic Award 9,10,11,12; Girls ' Track (Manager) 10,11,12 Senior Activities — 1 33 KORTE, JEAN: Sunshine Society 9,10; Girls Pep Club 11 KOZLOWSKI, JOSEPH: Rifle Team 10,11,12; Per- fect Attendance 9 KRAUSE, JOHN: Boys ' Pep Club 11,12; Concert Choir 11,12; Cadet Choir 10; Freshman Choir 9; Brave Generation 11,12; Perfect Attendance 1 KUKELHAN, LAURA LENGERICH, DANIEL: German Club 11,12; March- ing Band 9,10,11,12; Stage Band 9.10.11,12; Pep Band 9, 10. 11. 12; Boys ' Swim Team 9 LIGHT, DEBBI: Powder Puff Football 12 LINDER, NANCY: Sunshine Society 9,10,11,12 (Treas.); Marching Band 10,11; Perfect Attendance 11; Girls ' Swim Team 10.11.12 LINDERMAN, ROBERT LINDERMAN, MARK: Rifle Team 9 LINTHICUM. DONNA: Sunshine Society 9,10,11,12; Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; B-Club 9,10.11,12; Girls ' Reserve Volleyball 9, (Capt.) 10; Girls ' Varsity Volleyball 11,12 (Capt); Girls ' Track 9.10; Varsity Baseball 11.12 (Manager); Girls ' Reserve Basketball 9; Girls ' Varsity Basketball 10,1 1,1 2 (Capt.) LOBSIGER, LISA LOSHE. RICHARD: Male Cheerleader 12; B-Club 11,12; Powder Puff Football 1 2 (Coach); Freshman Football 9; Reserve Football 10; Varsity Football 11,12; Reserve Wrestling 9; Reserve Baseball 9,10; Varsity Baseball 1 1 LOUGH, KATHY M MACKE. MICHELLE: French Club 11,12; Spanish Club 10,11,12; Brave Talk Staff 12; Sunshine Soci- ety 10,11,12; Girls Pep Club 11,12; Marching Band 9,10; Stage Band 9,10; Pep Band 9,10; Powder Puff Football 11,12; Scholastic Award 9,10,11,12 MACKLIN, MICHEAL: Boys ' Pep Block 11,12, B- Club 12; Rifle Team 9; Freshman Football 9; Reserve Football 10; Varsity Football 11,12; Boys ' Track 10,1 1,1 2 MARBACH, SCOTT: Science Club 12; German Club 11,12; Boys ' Pep Club 11,12; B-Club 12; Rifle Team 9,10,11,12; Perfect Attendance 10,11,12- Scholastic Award 9,10,1 1 .12; Drama Club 1 2 MARBAUGH, ALLISON MAZELIN, LORI: Class Officer 10; Brave Talk Staff 11,12; Sunshine Society 9,11,12; Reserve Cheer- leader 11; Marching Band 9,10; Powder Puff Foot- ball MCAHREN, SUSAN; Art Club 12; Sunshine Society 12 (Sec); Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; Powder Puff Foot- ball 1 2; Perfect Attendance 9,1 1 ; Scholastic Award 9,10,11; Homecoming Queen 12; Drama Club 12 MCDONALD, PHILLIP: Spanish Club 10,11 12 ' Boys ' Pep Club 11; B-Club 10,11,12; Boys ' Swim Team 9,10,1 1,1 2 (Capt.) MCDONALD, TODD MCDOUGALL, JOSEPH MCGILL, MICHEAL: Freshman Football 9; Reserve Football 10; Varsity Football 11,12; Boys ' Track 10,11,12 MCHUGH, LUCINDA: Sunshine Society 9,1 0.11 12 Girls ' Pep Club 1 2; Perfect Attendance 1 MENDEZ, ANITA: Sunshine Society 9,10,1 1,12; Girls ' Pep Club 12; Powder Puff Football 11,12; Exploratory Teaching 12; Reserve Tennis 9,10; Var- sity Tennis 11,12; Reserve Volleyball 9 MENDEZ. ANNETTE MENDOZA. MARTIN MEYER, ANTHONY: Student Council 9,10 11 (V Pres), 1 2 (Pres.); Brave Talk Staff 11,12; Boys ' Pep Club 11,12; B-Club 11.12; Homecoming King 12; Reserve Cross Country 10.11; Reserve Wrestling 9,10,11; Varsity Wrestling 12, Reserve Golf 9,10- Varsity Golf 11,12 MEYER, DAVID MEYER, ELIZABETH: Powder Puff Football 11,12 MILLER, ALAN MILLER. KATHLEEN: Spanish Club 10,11,12; Sun- shine Society 9.10,12; Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; B- Club 10,11; National Honor Society 11,12; Hoosier Girls ' State 1 1 (Alternate); Powder Puff Football 11,12; Perfect Attendance 9,10; Scholastic Award 9,10,11,12; Who ' s Who in Foreign Language 11; Reserve Cross Country 1 1 ; Girls ' Track 9,10 MILLER, KENNETH MILLER, MARIE: Spanish Club 11; Sunshine Soci- ety 10,11.12; Marching Band 9,1 0.1 1,1 2; Pep Band 9,10,11,12; Perfect Attendance 9,10; Drama Club 12 MILLER, PATRICIA: Sunshine Society 9,10 11 12 C.O.E. 12; O.E.A. 12 (V. Pres.); Girls ' Pep Club 1 1 ,12; Powder Puff Football 1 2 MISHLER, JONATHAN MOELLER, ELAINE: Spanish Club 12; Sunshine Society 9,10,11,12; Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; B-Club 11,12; Powder Puff Football 11,12; Perfect Attend- ance 10,11; Scholastic Award 9.10; Reserve Cross Country 1 1 ; Girls ' Track 1 0,1 1 ,12 MONDRY, JACQUELIN MOSER. PATRICIA: Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; B-Club 9,10,11,12; Freshman Choir 9; Perfect Attendance 9; Girls ' Swimming 9,10,1 1 MOWERY, CHRIS: Powder Puff Football 1 1 MYERS. BRIAN NGO.TUNG NGUYEN, HUNG ODELL, STEVE N o OGG, RICK: Brave Talk 11; Boys ' Pep Club 11,12; Concert Choir 11,12; Marching Band 1112 Stage Band 11,12; Pep Band 11,12; Brave Generation 11,12 PANCAKE, KENNETH: Boys ' Swimming 9. 10, 11, 12 PEARSON, MICHAEL PETERS, LEROY: I.C.T. 12; Varsity Football 11,12; Freshman Basketball 9; Reserve Basketball 10; Var- sity Basketball 1 1 ; Boys ' Track 9,10,11,12 PILKINGTON, RON: Concert Choir 1 1 ; Cadet Choir 10; Freshman Choir 9; Brave Generation 10; Light- ing Homecoming Silver Arrow 11,12; Freshman Football 9, Reserve Football 10; Varsity Football 11,12; Boys ' Swimming 9,10,11,12; Boys ' Track 9,10,11,12 Q QUINONES, DAVID: Powder Puff Cheerleader 11; Reserve Cross Country 10,11; Freshman Football 9; Varsity Football 12; Reserve Wrestling 10,1V Varsity Wrestling 12 R RAUCH, MARK: Brave Talk Staff 11,12; Boys ' Pep Club 12; Boys ' Track 10,11 k Senior Steve Aspy brings in the New Year while playing a friendly game of cards. REESE, BARRY: Science Club 9,10,11 (V. Pres.); Perfect Attendance 10; Golf 9,10,1 1,12 RHOADES, RON: B-Club 11,12; Reserve Baseball 9, 10; Varsity Baseball 11,12 RICKORD, EDWARD: Freshman Football 9; Reserve Football 10; Varsity Football 11,12; Freshman Bas- ketball 9; Reserve Basketball 10; Varsity Basketball 11,12; Boys ' Track 9 RIDER, BRUCE ROGERS, NICK ROMAN. DANIEL ROOP, NANCY: Sunshine Society 9,10,11,12; Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; Powder Puff Football 11,12; Perfect Attendance 10; Girls ' Track 9,10,1 1 RORICK, PAUL: Rifle Team 9,10,11,12; Science Club 1 1 ROSA, TOMMY ROSS, WILLIAM RUBLE, LINDA: D.E.C.A. 1 1 ; C.O.E. 1 2; O.E.A. 1 2 RUMSCHLAG, DAVID RUMSCHLAG. GERALD: Concert Choir 11; Cadet Choir 10; Freshman Choir 9; Marching Band 9,10,11,12; Brave Generation 10,11,12 (Pres ); Drama Club 1 2 (V. Pres); Boys ' Track 9 SALWAY, SCOTT SCHERRY, JAMES SCHINDLER, JOEY SCHMITT, DYONIS: Spanish Club 10,11; D.ECA 11,12 SCHNITZ, RUTH: Sunshine Society 10,11; Spanish Club 10,11; Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; National Honor Society 12; Concert Choir 11,12; Cadet Choir 10; Marching Band 12; Brave Generation 11,12 (Treas); Perfect Attendance 12; Scholastic Award 9,10,1 1 ,12; Who ' s Who Foreign Language 1 1 ; Girls ' Track 10 SCHNURR. SAMUEL: D.E.C.A. 11,12; Male Cheer- leader 12; B-Club 11,12; Powder Puff Football 134 — Senior Activities 11,12 (Coach); Perfect Attendance 10; Freshman Football 9; Reserve Football 10; Varsity Football 11,12 (Capt.); 2nd Team All-Conference; Reserve Wrestling 10 SCHULTZ, JANET: Science Club 1 2; Girls ' Track 9 SCOTT, MICHAEL BRUCE: Marching Band 9,10,11,12; Stage Band 9,10,11; Pep Band 9,10,1 1 ; Freshman Football 9; Reserve Football 10; Varsity Football 11,12; Freshman Basketball 9; Boys ' Track 10,11,12; Reserve Baseball 9; Male Cheerleader 12 SECAUR, JEFFREY SEFTON, PATRICK SELKING, JOANN: Student Council 1 1 ; Class Offi- cer 10 (Treas.), 11 (Sec); Brave Talk Staff 11,12; Sunshine Society 9,10 (Sec), 11,12; Reserve Cheerleader 11; Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; Freshman Choir 9; Powder Puff Football 11,12; Exploratory Teaching 12; Homecoming Queen Candidate 12; Girls ' Track 9 SERNA, PATRICIA: Spanish Club 10,11,12 (Sec); Student Council 9,10,11; Sunshine Society 9,10,11,12; D.E.CA. 11,12; Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; Concert Choir 12; Powder Puff Football 11,12; Exploratory Teaching 12; Drill Team 9,10,11; Drama Club 9,10,11,12; Spring Play 11; Junior Achievement 10 (Treas.), 11 (Sec.) SETSER, KATHY: Marching Band 9,10,11,12; Pep Band 9,10; Drama Club 10 SHAFFER, JEFFREY SHEETS, JEFFERY SHOAF, SCOTT SIMERMAN, YVONNE: Science Club 11; French Club 11,12 (Treas.); Sunshine Society 9; Marching Band 9,10,11,12; Stage Band 9,10,11,12; Pep Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Perfect Attendance 10 SIPE, JANI: Sunshine Society 10,11,12; Marching Band 9,10,11,12; Pep Band 9,10,11,12; Scholastic 9,10,11,12; Pit Orchestra 11,12 SNYDER, DARIN: Boys ' Track 9 SNYDER, DENISE SOLIK, JAMES: Boys ' Pep Club 11,12; Homecom- ing Escort 10; Male Cheerleader 12; Varsity Cross Country 9,10,11,12; Freshman Basketball 9; Boys ' Track9, 10,11, 12 SPIEGEL, MELISSA STIMPSON, AMY: French CLub 11,12 (Sec); Sun- shine Society 9,10; B-Club 9,10,11,12 (Treas.); Girls ' Swimming 9,1 0,1 1 (Capt.), 1 2 (Capt.) STOUT, JULIE STRICKLER, JEFF: Reserve Football 10,11; Fresh- man Basketball 9; Varsity Wrestling 11,12; Reserve Baseball 9 STRICKLER, SHERRY T THIEME, DEBRA: French Club 11,12; Student Council 12; Legend Staff 11,12; Quill Scroll 11,12; Sunshine Society 9,10,1 1,12; Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; Powder Puff Football 11,12; Scholastic Award 9,10,11,12; Silver Arrow Attendant 1 1 ; Drill Team 1 THIEME, JANET: O.E.A. (Treas.) 12; Freshman Cheerleader 9; Reserve Cheerleader 10; Varsity Cheerleader 11,12; B-Club 11,12; Powder Puff Football 11; Scholastic Award 9,10,11,12; Reserve Tennis 9,10; Varsity Tennis 11,12 THIEME, LARRY: D.E.CA. 10,11,12 (Pres); Perfect Attendance 9. 10, 11, 12 THIEME, TINA: Girls ' Pep Club 1 1 TURNER, DEBBIE: French Club 11,12; Art Club 9,10,11.12 (Pres); Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; B-Club 9,10,11,12; Marching Band 9,10,11,12; Stage Band 11,12; Pep Band 9,10,11,12; Powder Puff Football 11,12; Scholastic Award 9,11,12; Explora- tory Teaching 12; Varsity Tennis 9,10,11,12; Girls ' Volleyball 12 (Manager); Girls ' Reserve Basketball 9 u UHRICK, CHRIS: Rifle Team 11; Cross Country 10,11 (Manager); Wrestling 9 (Manager); Baseball 10.11 (Manager) V VOGLEWEDE, GREGORY: B-Club 11,12; Reserve Baseball 9,10; Varsity Baseball 11,12 VOGLEWEDE, SHARON: German Club 11,12 (Treas.); Sunshine Society 11,12; Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; Perfect Attendance 9,10; Scholastic Award 9,10.11,12; Girls ' Reserve Volleyball 9; Girls ' Varsity Volleyball 10,11,12 (Capt.); Girls ' Track 9,10,11,12; Girls ' Reserve Basketball 9,10; Girls ' Varsity Basketball 11.12 (Capt.) VOIROL. DANALEE w WALTHER, JOHN: Reserve Football 10,11; Fresh- man Football 9; Varsity Football 12; Boys ' Swim Team 9,10,1 1 ; Reserve Baseball 9,10; Varsity Base- ball 11,12 WELLMAN, MARK: Spanish Club 10; National Honor Society 11,12; Hoosier Boys ' State 1 1 ; Per- fect Attendance 9,10,11,12; Freshman Football 9; Reserve Football 1 0; Varsity Football 11,12 (Capt); Freshman Basketball 9; Reserve Basketball 10; Var- sity Basketball 11,12; Reserve Baseball 9,10; Var- sity Baseball 11,12 WERLING. BONNIE: Sunshine Society 9,10,11,12; Girls ' Pep Club 12; Junior Achievement 9, 10, 11, 12 WERLING, MICHAEL: German Club 11,12; Boys ' Pep Club 11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; Rifle Team 10; Perfect Attendance 9; Scholastic Award 9,10,11,12; Who ' s Who 12; Freshman Football 9, Reserve Football 10,11; Varsity Football 1 2 WILDER, RON WINANS, STEVEN: German Club 12; Boys ' Pep Club 11,12; Freshman Choir 9; Marching Band 9,10,11,12; Stage Band 9,10,11,12; Pep Band 9,10,11,12; Scholastic Award 10,11,12; Who ' s Who in Foreign Language 1 2; Boys ' Swimming 9 WITTE, CHRISTINE: Science Club 10,11(Sec), 12(Pres); French Club 11(Sec), 12; Sunshine Society 9,10,11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; Marching Band 9,10,11.12; Pep Band 9,10,11,12; Perfect Attendance 10,11; Scholastic Award 9,10,1 1 ; Who ' s Who in Foreign Language 12; Girls ' Track 9 WITTE, TERESA WOEBBEKING, TERESA: Spanish Club 12; Student Council 9, 10, 11, 12; Brave Talk 1 1 ,12; Quill Scroll 11,12; Sunshine Society 9,10,11,12; Reserve Cheerleader 10,11; Varsity Cheerleader 12; Girls ' Pep Club 1 2; B-Club 11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; Marching Band 9,10,11; Powder Puff Foot- ball 11,12; Perfect Attendance 9,10; Scholastic Award 9,1 0,1 1 ,1 2; Silver Arrow Court 1 2 WOLFE, BETH: Sunshine Society 9; Marching Band 9; Rifle Team 10,12 WOLPERT, TERESA: French Club 10,1 1 (V. Pres.), 12(Pres); Girls ' Pep Club 11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; Concert Choir 11; Freshman Choir 9; Powder Puff Football 11; Scholastic Award 9,10,11 ,12; Drama Club 9,11,12; School Play 11,12; Who ' s Who in Foreign Language 1 2 WOOD, JAMES Y YAMAMOTO, NOBUYO YSIDRON, YVETTE: Spanish Club 9,1 0,1 1 ; Art Club 9; Sunshine Society 9; B-Club 9,10,11; Reserve Tennis 9; Girls ' Swimming 9, 1 0,1 1 ,1 2 Laura Guise works frantically to get her assignments done before the bell rings. Senior Activities — 1 35 Juniors encounter new experiences Our third year of high school was one of decisions, trial and error, and new experiences. We had already been seasoned to the work required in building a float for homecoming. For hours on end we worked with the ideas we had at Marty Aumann ' s home, and for this effort we were recog- nized with a third place finish. Our junior year was one of experiences. We decided to sell popcorn to raise the over $2000 we needed to sponsor the Junior- Senior prom in May. Once again, our class members gathered to put together ideas. But this time around, it was a totally different project than build- ing a float, as we had no experi- ence at organizing a prom. We could only go by the work and suggestions of the classes before us. Successful it was though, as one hundred plus couples arrived in the commons on May 2 to enjoy what we had worked so hard to produce, Come Sail Away. Another decision our class made was concerned with class motto, colors, and flowers. Aftei gathering ideas, the choices were put on a ballot. The winners were class motto — Do not follow where the path leads, rather gel where there is no path and leave si trail; class colors — lavender and cream; class flowers — white rose and violets. Through each of these experi- ences we were able to develop as a class . . . the junior class of 81, and the soon-to-be senior class of 82. Emily Kunkel and Jody Pickford show their school spirit by dressing up for cos- tume day. This year ' s float theme was road signs. The junior class float, Bumpy Roads Ahead, placed third in the contest. Junior class officers: Phil Smith — Presi- dent, B. J. Faurote — Vice-President, Carla Tinnel — Secretary, and Emily Kunkel — Treasurer. 1 36 — Juniors O v? -r- . JSP !r ■■m v Diana Aguilar Amy Allison Barry Andrews Matthew Anweiler Martin Aumann Jennifer Baker Ted Baker Laurie Balliet Judy Banning Daniel Bauman Kellie Bauman Linette Becker Teresa Beer John Bentz Lisa Bieberich Sandy Bieberich Eric Blum Susan Bohnke Doris Bosch Daniel Boyle Rex Braun Laura Briones Mildred Brock Kent Brown Nancy Brunton Edward Buescher Kevin Burkhalter Randolph Burkhart Anthony Burkholder Tamara Busick vlancy Butcher Scott Carpenter Lisa Casselman Eric Colclasure James Cole John Cowans Kimberly Cowans Anthony Custer Susan Daugherty David Dryer Claudia Egly Laura Eichhorn Phyllis Eichhorn Stephanie Ember Paul Espinoza David Evans Brent Faurote Taya Feasel Juniors — 137 Weekends — a big part of junior living It ' s Friday, 2:44, just one more minute and school will be out, and in its place will be the weekend activities. Weekend hours were spent many ditterent ways. Some went to work to pay for that new 1981 Omni, while others went to a movie such as Nine to Five. Then there were the typical weekends of cruising and seeing friends. But no matter what one did, weekends were enjoyed because right around the corner was 8:1 5 Monday morning. Rita Lengerich enthusiastically packs Leslie Guise ' s mouth with marshmallows during a Homecoming game. Lori Foor Emily Freeby Kaye Fritzinger Franklin Fuhrman Anthony Fullenkamp Cassandra Fuller Douglas Gage Mark Gage Stacy Gallmeyer Barbara Gallogly Lori Gaunt Janice Geels LeAnn Geels Leo Geels Jana Geimer Keith Gerber Kelly Gerber Sharon Gerber Samuel Gerke John Girard Edward Girod Todd Grimm John Grose Christopher Gross Matthew Gross Penny Grote Leslie Guise Laura Gunsett John Hackworth Heidi Hakes ! fft £?$ Ift 138 — Juniors 1 ' • O f) II Barbara Hamrick Denise Harrison Troy Hart Brian Harvey Michael Harvey Jeffery Hawkins Rose Heare Michael Heckman Laura Heller Shawny Heller LeAnn Helmrich Brian Henkenius Anthony Hess Jimmy Hess Raymond Higgins Kevin High David Hilyard Brad Hinsky Thomas Hoffman Angelene Hottell Christine Imel Janette Irwin Paul Johnson Greg Kable Gregory J. Kable William Kelley Linda Keuneke Harold Klinker Neal Knous Rita Koenemann Theresa Kohne Deborah Krueckeberg Myra Kukelhan Emily Kunkel Lori Lambert Rhonda Landrum Walter Lee Christina Lehrman Shari Lehrman Jacquelin Lengerich Juliann Lengerich Marcus Lengerich Juniors — 139 Neal Luginbill Marty Martin Patrick Massonne Betty McBride Marilyn McConnell Kristine McGill Lorri Medaugh Amy Meyer Colleen Miller Matthew Miller Nicholas Miller Rhonda Miller Jacqueline Morgan Rhonda Morgan Teresa Morgan Susan Morton Sandra Moser Joseph Mowery Tonya Mowery Ann Myrhang Janice Nevil Elizabeth Ortiz Mario Ortiz Kevin Peterson Mary Peterson Joletta Pickford Sheila Pippin Tonya Poling Susan Price Shellie Prichard I ■%■■ ' ' ft Carla Tinnel puts the finishing touches on the lighthouse during prom decorating. J— 11 ! ! 1 m 140 — Juniors Decorations add character to prom Concentration is a must tor Ted Baker as he helps decorate for prom. Memories of putting prom together . . . gathering ideas for class colors, class flowers, and class mottos to put on a ballot for class voting . . . 7:30 a.m. meet- ings to decide on a theme and decorations . . . voting a movie and breakfast as the after prom activities . . . organizing commit- tees for the different areas of prom planning . . . picking out and ordering invitations so that they could be addressed and delivered . . . finding a movie that everyone would enjoy, only to find out the selection book had printed the wrong rating for a public school showing . . . choosing food to serve at the dance and also a menu for the breakfast . . . order- ing the decorations of palm trees, fish nets, a lighthouse, memory books, and favor glasses; and then waiting impatiently for their arrival . . . keeping a running tab on how much money was still available to spend . . . making a lighthouse with a real light . . . then, the final preparations of con- structing the decorations that would change the commons area into a romantic setting that every- one would be sure to remember . . . standing back and admiring the results that had taken so many hours of planning and preparing, and deciding that it certainly was worth it! Nyla Reed Deborah Reinking Jeffery Reinking William Reinking D avid Rinker Geralyn Rorick Larry Ross Christopher Rumschlag Russel Rumschlag Jeffrey Sallot Gregory Salaway Carla Sauer Scott Saunders Nolan Scheumann Roger Schinnerer Alicia Schmitt Michelle Schnepp Connie Schueler John Schueler Steven Schwartz Wilbert P. Schwartz Jody Secaur Randall Selking Terry Selking Linda Serna Edwin Shaneyfelt Everett Shaw Kristine Shoaf Sheryl Simmons Kelly Simons asm Juniors — 141 College-bound juniors take the SAT Saturday morning — May 2 — many spent the early morning hours sleeping in betore the prom, but for 169 juniors and seniors, it meant a brain boggling 3 1 2 hours of the Scholastic Aptitude Test. For those who were serious about college plans, the SAT was serious business. After half an hour of completing the preliminary information of name, grade, and school identifi- cation number, the students set their minds to defining amiable and equilibrium and solving for x when2x + 2x + 2x= 12. Making mental notes about picking up corsages made it hard for many to concentrate, and thus, even more difficult to put answers down in the correct column on the computerized sheets. Blue skies and sunshine added to the lack of concentration as some had thoughts of getting a head start on a tan, while others became uptight when thoughts of completing prom decorations came to mind. However, the butterflies soon disappeared as those taking the test buried themselves into aca- demic thought, taking time out only to glance at the clock in hopes that the test ' s end time would be just around the corner. After the test was finally com- pleted and the last pencil mark had been put down on the sheet, those same 169 juniors and sen- iors left only with headaches and visions of the exciting night ahead of them: a night at the long- awaited prom. Junior LeAnn Geels tears up programs at a home football game for confetti. Jared Sprunger Jeanne Stevens Robin Stevens Andrew Stimpson Anthony Stimpson Stephen Sutton Robert Swygart Mary Teeple Leilonnee Thatcher Cindy Thieme DawnThieme Mark Thieme Gerald Thomas CalraTinnel Steven Torson Thomas Torson Tracy Troutner Lisa Turner 142 — Juniors iUI Barry W. Uhrick Danny Uhrick Rhonda Ulman Christopher Voglewede Anthony Voirol Quan Vu MarkWalchle Patricia Walters Susan Walters Beth Anne Webster Michael Weldy LisaWellman Jeffrey Whitacre Bryon Wietfeldt Anthony Wilder Dawn Williamson KathyWinans Douglas Wiseman Jeff Witte MarkWitte Deborah Wittkopf Karen Wolfe Jon Yoquelet « Juniors Kelli Bauman and Phil Smith find a little time between classes to chat. Juniors — 143 Sophomores elect all-girl officers A girl is as capable as a guy. This was apparently what the sophomore class thought as they elected four girls to their class offices. Barb Lichtle was elected president; Nancy Butcher, vice- president; Shelly Hebble, secre- tary; and Amy Tharp, treasurer. These class officers were busy throughout the year with many tasks. They kept with tradition by serving punch at the Junior-Senior Prom, along with plans for money- making projects for next year. They worked after school on their winning float for homecoming and also worked in the concessic stands during basketball season raise money. All in all, the four girls agree that this was a very successf year. Sophomore class officers: Anna Tharp— treasurer; Nancy Butcher — vice presi- dent; Barb Lichtle — president; Shelly Hebble — secretary. Sophomore Rina Stuck does some last minute studying before a test. Ryan Bultemeyer, sophomore, takes a drink of water after running his cross country distance in a meet. 144 — Sophomores Sophomores — 145 I Ricky Dyer Sue Eady Scott Eddy Phillip Egly Scott Ellenberger Daniel Eller Douglas E Randy Elliott Angela Eyanson Michele Faurote Monica Feasel Rita Feasel Timothy Fry Janet Gage Dean Gallmeyer Julie Gambill Linda Garcia Jeffrey Garner Nick Garza Patricia Gase Lori Gerig Penny Gerke Rhonda Gibson Terry Giessler Pamela Grim James Grose Leesa Gross Carleen Haines Suzanne Hakes Michael Hamilton Patrick Hann Kenneth Harants Tom Harms Kfistine Hart Gwendolyn Haugk Lori Haugk Delane Hawkins Donald Heare Lisa Heare Marcy Hebble Shelly Hebble Jeffry Heimann James Hike Paul Hockemeyer Kimberly Hoffman Robert Hollenbach Scott Hormann Richard Horst • 146 — Sophomores Sophomores are counting the days Being a sophomore wasn ' t easy. How many more days until my bug collection is due for Biol- ogy? When will the nine weeks be over so I won ' t have to suffer through another paper in Basic Comp? I can ' t wait until the end of the semester and no more Phys. Ed.! These were some familiar words as the countdown seemed never ending for the sophomores. We counted the days until that all important 16th birthday . . . and the one month until we finally got our licenses. No longer did we hitch a ride from an upperclass- man or wait around for Mom and Dad. Yes, we all counted the days, but for some of us, it was sad when the countdown actually did end. Sophomore Homecoming attendant, Holly Voirol, represents her class with her escort, Todd Cowans. Mark Howell Sandra Huffine John Huppert Gary Hurst Mary Irwin Tammy Irwin Lisa Jaurique Constance Johnson Sara Johnson John Justice Theresa Kable Amy Keane Craig Keller Suzanne Keuneke Gerry Kiefer Eric King Timothy Kiser Rosena Knittle Troy Knittle Bruce Knous Linda Koons Marlynn Krause Tammy Krick Frederick Krueckeberg mti fk Sophomores — 147 Sophs capture first in float contest The sophomore class received first place in the annual homecom- ing float contest. Competing against them were the freshmen, juniors, and seniors. Many members of the sopho- more class stayed after school and worked on Saturdays to help complete the float. The theme of the float was Dead End for the Knights. Many long hours were spent working on the float, but everyone agreed that they had a lot of fun and the results were well worth it. The sophomore class was awarded forty dollars to go into their treasury, for their winning efforts. The 1980 winner of the homecoming float contest was the tloat entered by the sophomore class, Dead End for the Knights. Todd Kruetzman Guy Kukelhan Michael Lahr Kelli Laurtzenheiser Tonja Leisk Jeanne Lengerich Barbara Lichtle Yolanda Lopez Thomas Loshe Cynthia Macklin Jeffrey Manley Fidencia Mata Scott Maxwell Doris McAhren Melba McDaniels Joyce McDonald A 1 48 — Sophomores Philip McDonald Chery McDougall Danny McDougall Laura McKean James Mendez David Miller Elaine Miller Germaine Miller Linda Miller Richard Miller Teresa Miller Vincent Miller Scott Millington Joel Mishler Alisa Mock Maryann Moore David Morton David Moser Mark Myers Janet Nevil Michael Noonan Troy Northam Diane O ' Dell Debra Ortiz :acey Ortiz Melissa Patton Frankie Perez Freddie Perez Kenneth Petruska Mark Pippen Tamara Pollock Jeffrey Porter Taya Price Kimberly Rauch James Reed Mark Reef Linda Reiter Teresa Reiter Neil Rhoades Julie Ritter Monica Rodriguez Anthony Roman Lori Romero Yolanda Rosa Catherine Rumschlag Lisa Rumschlag Dennis Salazar David Saunders Sophomores — 149 Money problems are faced by sophomores Sure, I ' d like to go to the game, but I ' m a little short on funds this week. I ' d really like to go see a movie but I don ' t think Dad will give me another advance on my allowance. Money problems were faced by most sophomores this year. Whether it was getting a part- time job after school, babysitting, helping out around the house, or borrowing from someone, every- one managed to get out and have a little fun. When times really got tough, we could always count on good old Mom or Dad to give us a small loan to hold us over. Sophomore Scott Singleton sneaks in a quick nap during one of his classes. Richard Schamerloh Elizabeth Scheidler Richard Schwartz Lori Seale Nicole Secaur Joseph Selking Steven Sell Kelly Setser Theresa Shaffer Scott Sheets Roderick Sheneman Katherine Shrader Todd Simerman James Singleton Scott Singleton Curtis Smith Darrick Snyder Debra Snyder Doreen Snyder Linda Sowards Pamela Stevens Eric Stockman Dawn Stoppenhagen Amy Stout 1 50 — Sophomores David Thieme John Thomas Larry Uhrick Stephen Vergara John Vincenyo Carrie Voglewede Holly Voiroi Charles Wagner Angela Wheeler Darrin Whisman Dennis Whisman Kathleen Whitacre Carla Wilder Roger Wilder Linda Williams Michael Williams Janalee Witte Keith Young Kim Hoffman, sophomore, unwillingly jumps info the pool after a swimming meet. Sophomores — 151 Freshman ' s first year is successful Being a freshman. Oh, what memories that brings back. For instance, the first time we attempted to build a class float for homecoming. Each night, for a week, we gathered at Brad Boyle ' s barn to piece together what few ideas we had ... but the pieces fit together surprisingly well as we ended up with a second place fin- ish. We also again showed we had spunk as we won the spirit stick twice, even though we were booed by the upperclassmen. At the beginning of the year we elected those who would lead us as a class. Our student council members were: Terry McCardwell, Keith Harvey, Steph Gross, Tony Frey, Suzy Clark, Regina Klinker, Wendy Shaefer, and Cheryl Noo- nan. Our class officers were: Mit; Bultemeier, Jeni Imel, Karen Nyfl eler and Jenny McDonald. Thea were the people who led u through thick and thin. Some said being a freshmai can be harmful to one ' s health Well, we proved them wrong. Wi not only had a determined class but also, a very successful firs year. 152 — Freshmen A broken ankle and crutches create problems for Keith Harvey when it comes time for him to carry his books. The rowdy freshmen let loose their spirit when it is their turn for the freshman class cheer. x r . fV 0k 1 ' wt. _. r fM Freshmen — 153 Veronica Espinoza Steven Everett Christina Ewell Daniel Farber Terrence Faurote Jacqueline Franz Anthony Frey Lori Fuelling Louie Fuelling Mary Fullenkamp Bret Fuller Charmaine Gaffer Hector Garcia Bacilio Garcia Kristina Garcia William Gase William Gasper David Geels Diane Voglewede finds the library a peaceful place to catch up on some stud- ying. 1 54 — Freshmen Freshmen find ways to get around ft • ' ' K Well, yes, I ' d like to go to the wrestling match, but . . . how are we going to get there? My mom has a meeting, it ' s Dad ' s bowling night, and my brother swore he would never play taxi for me again. (I should have never tried to cram the whole treshmen foot- ball team into his V.W.) This happened to quite a few freshmen. But, keep a stiff upper lip, next year is the big 16 and finally ... a means of transporta- tion. When you ' re not old enough to have a license, how do you get around? Fresh- man Matt Scheidler and Brad Boyle found their alternative, a bicycle. Jodi Gehres Rochelle Gephart Rodney Gephart Delane Gerber Mark Gerig Beverly Gilbert Douglas Gilbert James Gillig Judd Girard MurlinGriner Stephanie Gross Raymond Guerra Linda Gumm Jennifer Hakes Robert Hakes Matthew Hammond Robert Hammond Richard Hanni Julie Harants Dawn Harrison Billy Hart Robert Hartmann Keith Harvey Timothy Harvey Rhonda Heimann Stefani Helmrich Lorna Hendricks Robert Hirshey Susan Hitchcock Ellen Hullinger Freshmen — 155 Textbooks have many priceless uses What were books for? To most of us, a book was used by teach- ers to assign homework or book reports from. But books were use- ful in other inventive ways. For example, books were a great place to doodle when time seemed to move slowly in a class. And, didn ' t the term book notes mean notes that were written in the margins? That is, in special cases when you forgot your note- book. Leslie Hunter Jennifer Imel Kim Imel Lisa Jeffrey Patricia Kiefer Robby Killian Dawn King LaDonna King Laura Kirchner Scott Kitson Regina Klinker Sandra Knittle Gerald Kohne Victoria Kraus Lori Krueckeberg Thomas Krueckeberg Melinda Ladd Shelly Landrum Just a litte bit camera shy is Jodi Gehres as she tries to hide trom a roving photog- rapher. The terrible results from that mad dash made from the car into school on a rainy day were less- ened simply by putting a book over your head. Some of us found mischievous uses for books. One of the most common was opening your locker door and watching all of your books fall to your feet, commonly refered to as the stacked locker. Others felt that the best way to get someone ' s attention was to give them a tap with a book. There were also the more prac tical uses for books. They could b used to prop up a short leg of table, as beverage coasters, or stacked up high enough, a ste stool. Books are also nice to pres flowers in, or to smash bugs with. So, even if you don ' t enjoy reac ing, be sure to keep some book on hand. You never know whe one might come in handy. 156 — Freshmen ft ft ft ft L ' J M I Roger Lautzenheiser Scott Lautzenheiser Christa Lee Kevin Linnemeier Karen Lister Connie Lopez Denise Lough Lynn Lovellette Daniel Macklin Kenneth Masoner Jennifer Matheson David Mathews Terry McCardwell James McClurg Melanie McCullough Amy McDonald Jeffrey McDonald Jennifer McDonald Shawn McHugh Lon Mclntyre Gregory Miller Theodore Miller Steven Moeller John Morgan yfe.- , % : Mrs. Weber helps freshman Tim Davis during a study period in Basic Grammar. Freshmen — 157 Freshmen face some common problems Being a freshman was a very trying experience. One of the most annoying encounters was when you had to go from Basic Grammar in Room D119, up to your locker on the second floor, and then to the gym for P.E. — all in a span of five min- utes. Or when you were only five feet short and were assigned to a top locker. For others, it was try- ing when they finally found a little time to relax during their lunch mod, and a senior tapped them on the shoulder and said, Carry my tray. Others experienced having to wait eight hours to visit the rest- room for they were afraid of what might happen once they were inside. Yes, the frosh were forever being tried and tested, but most survived the year of 1 981 . Regina Klinker and Gavin Walther repre- sent their class at Homecoming. Paul Morgan Michelle Mowery Daniel Murray Christy Myers Clifford Myrice Craig Nelson Christina Nivison Cheryl Noonan Kevin Noonan Karen Nyffeler Rhonda O ' Campo Donna O ' Dell Anthony Pancake Tony Peterson Robert Petruska Robert Pettibone Rhonda Pollock Kathleen Price Raul Quintana Karla Rambo Timothy Rambo Danelle Rauner Michael Reed David Reinking 1 58 — Freshmen Joanna Reiter Caryn Ross Todd Ruble Gregory Rumschlag Julie Rumschlag Kenise Rumschlag Barry Sanderson Cheryl Sauer Wendy Schaefer Kirk Schaekel Matt Scheidler Darren Schuemann Douglas Schieferstein EricSchieferstein Joe Schlemmer Renee Schmitt Lori Scribner Tony Secaur Cara Shackley Steven Shaffer Darlene Sheets Cassandra Shelton Michael Shinaberry E lizabeth Shrader Juan Silva Lori Springer Tammi Stout Daphne Strickler Samuel Sutton Christina Sweat Dnda Tague William Tharp Ralph Thieme Tonja Thieme Susan Thorn Larry Toole Carole Trueblood Rusty Uhrick Diane Voglewede Gavin Walther Chris Weidler Laura Wietfeldt Ken Wolf Amy Wood Delia Workinger Michael Wrobleivski Freshmen — 159 Teachers join in on the fun too! Students weren ' t the only ones who had fun at BHS. This year the teachers even got into the act in order to make their lives a little out of the ordinary. Whether it was playing a zany part in a pep session, having fun with other teachers, or just being themselves, they helped to make our days at BHS just a little more pleasant. Having a little fun, Mrs. Hebble makes a face at the camera as Mrs. DesJean looks on at a ballgame. Sandra Abel — Aide Kent Arnold — Mathematics Barbara Baker — Physical Education Kathy Baker — Mathematics Douglas Bauman — Special Education Ronald Bittner — Principal Shryl Bolander — Business Joan Borne — Library Aide Robert Boyle — Guidance Counselor Alena Brock — Distributive Education Carolyn Brown — School Nurse Tom Brunstrup— YETP Director Caroline Butcher — Maintenance Personnel Dean Butler — Art Craig Campbell — Social Studies Sue Carpenter — Cafeteria Personnel Carolyn Cass — Learning Disability John Cate — Business and Physical Education Amy Christman — Foreign Language Roberta Chronister — Home Economics 160— Faculty fta Mr. Smith tries to make out lesson plans as Mr. Scheidler decides to have a little fun. Mr. Bittner arrives at school early to begin another day of business. John Clark — Mathematics Cindy DesJean — Mathematics Sara Doonan — Music and Vocal Joseph Eachus — Industrial Arts Barbara Engle — English Reid Erekson — Theater Hubert Feasel — Art — Dept. Head Mabel Fritzinger — Cafeteria Personnel Kim Fruechte — Industrial Arts Marcella Gerber — Maintenance Personnel Roger Gerber — Maintenance Personnel Al Harants — Physical Education — Dept. Head Greg Hardesty — Physical Education David Hanson — Social Studies — Dept. Head Dennis Hays — Industrial Arts - Faculty— 161 Phyllis Hebble — Mathematics — Dept. Head Judy Hockemeyer — Library Aid Lee Hoopingarner — Assistant Principal Phyllis Houk — Home Economics Carolyn Jackson — Head Librarian Angie Johnson — Foreign Language Bonnie Johnson — Maintenance Personnel Diane Johnson — Physical Education Williams Journay — Science — Dept. Head Thomas Kaough — English Lou Koning — Social Studies Gladys Kukelhan — Cateteria Personnel Geney Liechty — Business Allison Lindahl — Guidance Counselor Dianne Logan — Secretary Lyle Matthias — Industrial Arts Paula Maurer — Special Education June Meyer — Cafeteria Personnel Rosie Miller — Cafeteria Personnel Florence Moser — Cafeteria Personnel Helen Ogg and Clara Ratliff, cafeteria cooks, serve hot rolls to the students dur- ing lunch mods. 162— Faculty Journay retires after teaching 31 years Leaving behind a variety of pre- served animals and other Science collections, Science Department Chairman, Mr. William Journay, retired after 31 years of service. Upon graduation from Purdue University, Mr. Journay began his teaching at Madison Township for 214 years before coming to Deca- tur High School. With the consoli- dation of school in 1968, Mr. Jour- nay became Science Department Chairman. He also attended Miami University, Oxford, Ohio and Ball State. Besides teaching biology, space science, and geology, Mr. Journay has been Science Club sponsor for 12 years. The State Forestry team participated in the state meet seven times, under him. Mr. Journay said that upon his retirement, he will be taking some trips and will continue his hobby in jewelry-making. He stated that he will miss Bellmont because there will always be a place in his heart for the school. Mr. Journay offers some help to his many students in Biology II class. Helen Ogg — Cafeteria Personnel Donovan Pennington — Music — Instrumental Robert Pilkington — Industrial Arts — Dept. Head Wilma Pilkington — Art Clara Ratliff — Cafeteria Personnel Steve Rausch — Physical Education Janice Reynolds — Music Doug Reith — Art Donna Roth — Secretary Harold Sapp — Maintenance Personnel Faculty— 163 Jane Schauss — English — Dept. Head Alice Scheiderer — Foreign Language Robert Scheidler — Foreign Language — Dept. Head Richard Schieferstein — Maintenance Personnel Melody Shank — Foreign Language Robert Shoemaker — Science Betty Singleton — Secretary Elbert Smith — English Ron Smith — Science Margaret Sprague — English Eugene Sprunger — Science Geraldine Sprunger — Cafeteria Personnel Joseph Stanley — Business — Dept. Head Mary Strickler — English Betty Terveer — Secretary Marcia Weadock — Business James Weber — Business Josie Weber — English Brent Whitaker — Science Joanne Wilier — Learning Disability Rick Wilson — Industdrial Arts Becky Worthman — Guidance Counselor Robert Worthman — Athletic Director Sue Young — Journalism Sandy Zalas — Social Studies 1 64— Faculty Administration tackles money cutbacks Amidst problems with the lack of itate and federal funding and eacher-staff cutbacks, the school oard and administration faced he task of cutting back on expen- ds without cutting programs. Future possible cutbacks may nclude summer school or possi- )ly the elimination of school pro- jrams if state assistance is cut off. The year also saw the adoption of a new athletic code and the joining of North Adams with other schools in Adams and Wells coun- ties in the Special Education Co- op. The Northwest Elementary school expansion project added seven new classrooms and a cafe- teria area. Completion date for the project was set for late August 1981. The deterioration of the roof of Bellmont High School prompted the reroofing of some sections of the structure with costs totaling $250,000. The projected date for the rest of the roofing project to be completed is 1983. Mr. Francis Geimer, a nine-year school board member retired in March, being replaced by Mr. Don Baker. School Board Members: G. McConnell, L. Reinking, K. Springer, Superintendent R. Rogers, G. Keiss, B. Justice, J. Schultz, F. Geimer. Mr. Bittner and Mr. Hoopingarner hand out report cards during a lunch mod. 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Rt. 1 Decatur Plaza Shopping Center 724-31 81 Ads— 197 AC DC; Reagan; The Fox led the charts in ' 81 These were the days, my friends! No, we didn ' t spend our mornings trudging through three feet of snow to reach an unheated red brick schoolhouse as our parents did. Times have changed, and from what our parents tell us, for the better. But have they? Paying $1 .60 for a gallon of unleaded gasoline seemed a bit unreasonable, especially when it was burned up cruisin ' the streets of Decatur. We forked over $1 .15 for a Big Mac attack, $7.95 for an AC DC Back in Black album, and $3.75 to take in a movie at the Southtown Cinema. It ' s true prices soared sky high and that we paid for our good times, but weren ' t they worth the pennies we pitched? You bet! But hold on. Money couldn ' t buy everything. There wasn ' t a price on true friendship or on the hour-long telephone con- versations with the pal just down the road or on the memories caught up in dried prom corsages, old newspaper clippings, and graduation tassles hanging from rear view mirrors. We discovered that our memories weren ' t for sale — at any price. Both the good and the bad were ours to keep, forever. These were our high school days, the days that seemed just like yesterday. All we have are the memories . . . but isn ' t that enough? After all, who will forget . . . Nine to Five -dieting-18 t stamps-the return of the 52 American hostages-lzods vs. the J.C. Pen- ney ' s Fox-the Cheap Trick concert-soap operas- parttime jobs-What ' s going on this weekend?-Home Box Office-the economy car-the election of Repub- lican Ronald Reagan-M A S ' ' H ' -21 miles to Fort Wayne-Eric Estrada-Pepsi Spirit-the death of former Beatle John Lennon-Hanna Street-cruisin ' -Doritos- Joni -Calvin Kleins-no spring break-Mondays-the preppy look-Billy Joel-the shooting of civil rights leader Vernon Jordan in Fort Wayne-Mickey Dee ' s Levi ' s-racquetball-You should have been there!- Styx-designer jeans- General Hospital -hanging out and sleepin in-gas guzzlers-Oakland Raiders winning the Superbowl-70C school lunches-the flu outbreak-summer nights at the Decatur Drive-ln- T.G. I. F. -tornado drills-Walter Cronkite ' s retirement- Who shot J.R.?-pan pizza- Rocky Horror Picture Show -Bring your own-straight leg pants-the assas- sination attempt on President Reagan- REO-20C pay phone calls-Paul Harris-top-siders- KC Casern ' s Top 40 Countdown- ' Three ' s Compahy -extra cheese, please-18 Fort Wayne Cinemas-Indiana Hoosiers as NCAA basketball champs- ! 0 -tacos- Go for it! Take a long look and remember. These were the items that filled up the hours and the hours that made up the days that we will never forget. These were the best days of our lives. The days we will tell our children and grandchildren about; the days we will reminisce, cry, laugh, and joke about at our twentieth class reunion. These were our days and our times. Call them whatever you wish, but they were nothing ' less than the good ol ' days . . . and in Dennis DeYoung ' s own words, they were the Best of Times. Calling home and friends by pay phone became more expensive in 1 980 as Mark Rauch has to deposit two dimes instead of one to hear that all-familiar dial tone. Being welcomed home by friends is hos- tage Donald Cooke as he is carried over- head. After their 444 days in captivity in Iran the 52 American hostages were released. 1 98 — Current Events This portrait of First Lady Nancy Reagan and President Ronald Reagan was taken by photographer Harry Langden in Sep- tember before the Presidential election. Former President Jimmy Carter waves to a Pittsburg crowd from atop his limou- sine. Democrat Jimmy Carter was ousted by Republican Ronald Reagan in the 1 980 Presidential election. The Day of the Fox. The J.C. Penney Fox shirt came in as many varieties of colors, sizes, and styles as the people who wore them. Seniors Deb Thieme, Kris Frey, Tony Meyer, JoAnn Selking, and Jan Keller are just a few of these people. Dan Rather, left, and Walter Cronkite smile during a ceremony honoring Cronkite in New York. Cronkite was to make his last appearance as the CBS anchorman before being replaced by Rather. Current Events — 199 Where to f ind . . . mm ww A Bohnke, Kaylehn 8, 22. 1 04, 1 1 7 ,7, Bohnke, Sandra Br Bohnke, Susan 137 L P Bolander. Shyrl 160 MMMH||«v Mg---- ™J Bombka. Michelle 117 Wm 111 Borne. Joan 160 fln fl Bosch, Debora 145 HF wu Abel. Charles 102 Bosch, Doris 15, 137 Abel, Sandra 160 Bowman, Malinda 117 flfl Adams. Cynthia Boxell, Dewayne 145 r iH Adams. Randall Boyd, Diane 153 JM n V ' Adkins, Lori 1 17 Boyd. Mike 80. 108.117 1 Aguilar, Diana 137 Boyle. Bradley 82. 153. 155 1 Ainsworth, Scott 13,27,56, 57, 110, 117, 127 Boyle. Daniel 77.92. 137 . M b . t ■ J 1 Alberding, Julie 91. 153 Boyle. Robert 160 V 1. Allen, Karen 145 Bracey, Jack 153 , F . j VJ Allen, Kevin 115, 145 Bransteter. Scott 1 1 7 L if V Allison, Amy 85, 107,137 Braun.Rex 137 ■ . im t 1 Anderson, Craig 110 Braun, Ronald I If Andrews. Barn 92, 137 Braun, Stuart . kotj l JP F Andrews. Jody 145 Braziii Micheal 86 153 J m Andrews. Kimberly 153 Brazill, Patrick 110. 117 T Anweiler, Matthew 137 Bressler, David 82. 94, 104. 153 m Anweiler, Timothy 153 Briones, Laura 137 jk Arnold, Kent 6, 86, 160 Brite, Anthony 145 i Aspy, Rhonda 14 Brite, Daniel 1 1 7 9 Aspy, Steve 1 3. 1 6. 1 9, 31 , 97, 1 04, 1 1 7. 1 34 Brock. Alena 48. 160 M Augsburger, Gloria 153 Brock, Mildred 137 M M Aumann, Laura 40, 145 Brodbeck, Lisa 145 ' M- Mfe f 1 Aumann. Martin 137 Brodbeck, Lori 153 w Aurand, Scott 5, 13, 20, 53, 56, 57, 70. 102. 103, Brown, Carolyn 160 110,116,117,124 Brown, Jerry 153 Brown, John 153 litLfll B Brown, Kent 137 Brune, John 145. 173 Brunstrup. Tom 160 Brunton, Rebecca 118 Varsity wrestling coach Dennis Hays has fun playing with h Brunton, Nancy 137 Brunner. Karen 145 son T. J. at a home volleyball match. Buescher, Edward 44. 80. 137 Bailer, Paula 153 Baker. Barb 45, 160 Baker. Jennifer 56, 74, 85, 107. 137 Baker, Karrie Baker. Kathy 160 Baker, Matthew 137. 153 i Baker, Michele 145 Baker, Ted 29, 51 , 53, 137,141 Bali, Kathleen 145 Buescher. Frederick 23, 1 1 8 Chu, Hung Didrick. Michael 1 1 9 Bulmahn, Eric 7. 31. 33. 56, 77, 92, 93. 104. 1 1f Clark. John 161 Dlshong, Dianna Bultemeier. Dennis 153 Bultemeier. Michele 65, 90. 108. 153 Clark, Laurie 118 Clark. Penny Doonan. Sara 161 Dryer. David 1 37 Bultemeier. Steve 1 1 8 Clark, Suzanne 53 Dryer, Richard 13, 119 Bultemeier. Terry 1 08, 1 1 8, 1 69 Clem. Penny 118 Durbin, Robert 48, 89, 1 1 6, 1 1 9, 1 76 Bultemeier, Timothy 108. 145 Bultemeyer. Dean 153 Bultemeyer, Ryan 2. 77, 104. 144. 145 Cochran, Jeflery 82. 153 Coclasure, Eric 137 Cole, James 137 Durbin.Tony 154 Dyer, Debra 1 54 Dyer. Ricky 1 46 Ball. Teresa 117 Balliet. James 117 Balliel. Laurie 137 Balliet. Linda 153 Banning, Judy 7, 37, 70. 1 37. 1 75. 1 84 Barger, Barry 7, 18,28,76,77,92, 104. 116, 117, 124 Barger, Richard 1 17 Barger, Scott 145 Bargy, Faye 145 Barker, Douglas 145 Barnes, Barry Barnes, Kris 145 Barth. Tracy 1 53 Bauer, Chris 145 Bauer, Scott Baughman, Toni 1 17 Bauman. Daniel 56. 137 Bauman, Douglas 2, 160 Bauman. Eric 153 Bauman, Kellie 137, 143, 181 Baumgartner. Gloria Baumgartner. James 86. 1 53 Baumgartner, Kevin 38, 1 45 Becher, Angela 153 Bultemeyer. Tammy 29. 91 , 108 153 Conrad, Anthony 153 Burk, Eric 77, 153 Conrad, Christina 53, 1 45, 1 86 Burkhalter, Kevin 80, 90. 137 Conrad, Lori 21, 32, 118 Burkhalter, Rick 5. 80, 81 . 92. 93 Burkhart, Biiho 1 45 Burkhart, Donald 153 Burkhart. Randolph 137 118, 127 Conrad, Monica 1 1 8, 1 33, 1 86 Conrad, Steven 145 Cook, Dean 145 Corral, Mark 82, 153 E Burkholder. Anthony 137 Costello, Edward Busick. Denise100, 145 Costello, Jackie 145 Busick. Tamara 1 5, 53. 56. 1 07, 37 Costello, Kristina Butcher, Caroline 160 Butcher, Elizabeth 153 Butcher, Lorrie 118 Butcher. Nancy 144, 145 Butcher. Nancy 137 Butcher, Rhonda 145 Butcher, Victoria 1 53 Butler, Dean 160 Butler, Kimberly 145 c Costello, Lisa 118 Cottrell, Linda 118 Covarrubias. Esther 145 Covarrubias. Juan Covarrubias. Juanita 1 18 Covarrubias. Lucy 1 53 Cowans. Dorothy 119 Cowans, John 80. 99, 1 37 Cowans. Kimberly 15. 137 Cowans. Todd 1 8. 83. 99, 1 45. 1 47 Coyne, Jeflery 80. 83. 145 Crosby, Diane 79, 91 , 145, 173 Currie, Tonja 145 Custer. Anthony 137 Custer. Mathew 1 53 Czykoski, Robert 153 Eachus. Joseph 161 Eady, Sue 146 Eddy, Scott 37, 146 Egly, Claudia 137 Egly. Pfiillip 147 Eguia. Fernando Ehlnger. Kathleen 40. 119 Eichhorn, Elizabeth 119 Eichhorn, Laura 137 Eichhorn. Michael 154 Eichhorn, Phyllis Eilder, Ron Ellenberger, Scott 83, 146 Eller, Daniel 83, 104, 146 Ellinger. Douglas 146 Becher. Audrey 14. 19,53. 117 Elllnger. Greg 120 Becker. Jane 145 Elliot, Randy 20. 77.89, 146 Becker, Linette 70, 1 1 4, 1 37, 202 D Elshof, Maarten Bedwell. Ronald 83. 145 Cable, Cathy 20, 118 Ember, Stephanie 137 Beer, James Caclano, Lisa 118 Emehck. Michael 1 54 Beer, Teresa 137 Callow, Laura 153 Engle, Barbara 161 Beltler. Brian Callow. Lynn Daniels, Cynthia 11,119 Erekson.Reid 161 Bennett, Carl 104,153 Campbell. Craig 160 Daniels. Jeflery 1 53 Erxleben, Wayne 1 3. 24, 49, 57, 1 20 Bennett. Jettery 80, 83, 99, 145 Carpenter. Lori 118, 130 Daniels. Steven 119 Espinoza. Elsa 120 Bentz, Ann 70, 85, 97, 1 1 7. 1 28 Carpenter, Scott 137 Daniels. Tracy Espinoza. Mary Bentz, Jayne 153 Carpenter, Sue 160 Daugherty. Susan 41 , 1 37 Espinoza. Raul 137 Bentz. John 137 Case, Carolyn 153 Davenport, Ronald 119 Espinoza. Veronica 1 54 Bieberich, Lisa 137 Case, Nannette Davis, Amy 1 53 Evans, David 137 Bieberich, Sandy 137 Cass. Carolyn 160 Davis. Larry 145 Evans, Shelly 120 Bienz, Sandra 91, 107. 153 Casselman, Lisa 137 Davis, Sheila 18. 19. 28.116, 119 Everett. Candra 1 94 Bittner. Eric 153 Caston, Christopher 153 Davis. Timothy 153, 157 Everett. Steven 1 54 Bittner. James 145 Caston, John 118 Dean, Jeflery 145 Ewell, Christine 154 Sinner. Ronald 32. 48. 1 1 4, 1 60. 1 61 , 1 65 Gate. John 90. 91, 108, 160 DeBolt, David 104. 153 Eyanson. Angela 146 Bittner. Thomas 1 1 7 Cerna, Anthony DeBolt. Michelle 153 Bleeke. Bill Cerna, Louis Decker. James 154 Bleeke, Karen 79, 89, 153 Chapman, Tonya 145 De La Rosa. Luis 154 Blum, Eric 137 Chrlsman, Angela 153 De La Rosa, Roseanne F Blum. Kelly 145 Chrisman, Jeanne De La Rosa, Steven Blume, Micheal 145 Christner, Steven De La Rosa, Theresa 145 Blythe. Marilyn 28, 96, 97, 1 1 7, 1 28 Christman, Amy 160 DesJean, Amy 79. 97, 1 45 Bogner, Gregory 145 Chronister, Brian 20. 33. 42, 57. 102.103.118 DesJean, Cindy 12.56, 85, 160, 161 Bohlander. RoyJr, 145 Chronister, Roberta 160 Didrick, Kelly Farber. Daniel 86. 154 200— Index Faurote, Brent 3. 77,98. 99, 136, 137 Faurote, Dennis 9, 27, 49. 70, 98, 99, 1 20. 1 71 Faurote, Michelle 53. 96, 97. 146 Faurote, Terrence 1 54. 1 93 Feasel. Hubert 161 Feasel, Monica 146 Feasel, Rita 79, 103. 146 Feasel, Taya 79, 103,137 Fink, Eldon 7, 13. 18, 47. 56, 57, 7 7, 92, 120 Fisher, Pamela 1 20 Foor. Lorl 138 Franz, Jacquelin 1 54 rVeeby, Emily 65. 138 Frey. Anthony 53, 154 Frey,Krlstlne14,23.38,71.120 Frltzlnger. Kaye138 Fritzinger, Mabel 1 61 Fruchte. Kim 161 Fruchte. Michelle 121 Fry. Debora 1 21 Fry. Timothy 1 46 Fuelling, Amy Fuelling. Lorl 154 Fuelling. Louis 154 Fuhrman, Franklin 138 Fuhrman, Leonard 121 Fullenkamp. Anthony 1 38 Fullenkamp, Karen 121 Fullenkamp. Mary 90. 1 54 Fuller, Bret 1 54 Fuller. Cassandra 16, 138, 183 Garter, Charmaine 154. 170 Gage. Allen 121 Gage, Douglas 138 Gage, Eric 121 Gage, Janet 146 Gage, Mark 138 Gage. Randy 121 Gage, William Gallmeyer, Dean 146 Gallmeyer, Stacy 44, 1 38 Gallogly, Barbara 107. 138 Gambill, Julie 146 Garcia, Bacllio 1 54 Garcia, Hector 1 54 Garcia, Kristina 100. 154 Garcia, Linda 146 Garner, Jeffery83. 108. 146 Garwood. Paula Garza. Nick 146 Gase. Daniel Gase, Patricia 146 Gase. Timothy 121 Gase. William 82, 154 Gasper. William 154 Gaunt. Lori 79. 138. 173 Geels, David 47. 82, 154 Geels. Janice 79, 138 Geels, LeAnn 1 5. 1 9. 65. 85, 90, 1 38, 1 42 Geels, Leo 36, 138 Gehres, Jodi 97, 1 52, 1 55, 1 56. 202 Geimer, Jana 138 Gelmer, Nancy 121, 177 Geimer, Francis 165 Gentis, Michael 121 Gephart, Rochelle 155 Gephart, Rodney 82 Gerber, Delane82, 155 Gerber. Keith 80. 138 Gerber. Kelly 80, 139 Gerber, Marcella 161 Gerber. Roger 161 Gerber, Sharon 15, 57. 138 Gerber. Steven Gerig, Lori 146 Gerlg, Mark 155 Gerke. Penny 53, 100, 146 Gerke, Samuel 19, 77, 138 Gerke, Timothy 99, 121 Gibson, Rhonda 146 Glassier, Terry 38. 146 Gilbert. Beverly 1 55 Gilbert. Douglas 104. 155 Gillespie, James Gillig. James 155 Girard, John 138 Glrard. Judd 82, 155 Girod. Daniel 121 Girod, Edward 138 Gravens, Susan 51 Green. Patricia Grim. Pamela 146 Grimm, Todd 138 Grlner, Murlin 155 Grose, James 146 Grose, John 138, 192 Gross, Christopher 77. 92, 1 38 Gross, Leesa 56, 74, 85. 90, 91 , 146 Gross. Matthew 53. 138. 194 Gross. Stephanie 53, 79, 89, 107, 155 Grote. Fred 121 Grote. Mark 121 Grote, Penny 138 Guerra, Raymond 82, 155 Guerra, Richard Guise, Laura 121, 135.173,185 Guise. Leslie 27. 65. 138 Gumm, Linda 155 Gumm, Lisa 121 Gunsett. Laura 1 5, 1 00, 1 01 , 1 38 H Hackman, Nancy 4, 8, 14, 43. 70. 121 , 124, ie 193 Hackworth, John 108, 138 Haines, Carleen 146 Hake. Geoffrey 86. 87,89, 116, 121 Hakes. Gregory 48, 1 09. 1 1 6, 1 21 Hakes, Heidi 31 , 138 Hakes, Jennifer 155 Hakes, Michael Jr. Hakes, Robert Hakes, Suzanne 16, 84,90, 146 Hall, Jeffrey 121 Hamilton, Michael 21 , 146 Hammond, Matthew 155 Hammond, Rhonda 122 Hammond, Robert 155 Hamrick, Barbara 139 Hamrick, Diane 122 Hamrick, Sheila 122 Hann,Mary21,122 Hann. Patrick 110. 146 Hann, Richard 155 Hanson, David 161 Harants, AI115, 161 Harants, Julie 97, 152, 155 Harants, Kenneth 83. 146 Freshman Donna O ' Dell and other art students work on a paper Tiache ' statue for a class project. Harden, Joanne 122 Hardesty, Greg 99, 161 Harms, Tom 146 Harrison. Dawn 155 Harrison, Denise 139 Harrison. Joseph Hart, Billie 155 Hart, Kralg 122.130 Hart,Kristine96. 97, 146 Hart, Troy 139 Hartman, Robert 155 Harvey, Brian 139 Harvey, Judy 33, 48. 53. 70, 96, 97, 1 22, 1 28 Harvey, Keith 53, 77, 152, 155 Harvey. Michael 139 Harvey, Timothy 82, 89 Haugk, Gwendolyn 79, 146 Haugk, Lori 146 Hawkins, Delane 146 Hawkins, Jelfery 139 Hays, Dennis 99, 161.200 Heare. Donald 146 Heare. Lisa 146 Heare, Rose 139 Hebbel, Marcy146 Hebble, Phyllis 85, 90, 91 , 1 60, 1 62 Hebble, Scott 7, 1 6, 56, 57, 71 , 1 1 0. 1 22. 1 69 Hebble, Shelly 90, 91 , 1 08, 1 44, 1 46 Heckman, Michael 24, 25, 43, 1 1 4, 1 39 Heimann, Jelfery 1 46, 1 89 Heimann, Rhonda 1 55 Heller, Laura 139 Heller, Shawny 53. 139 Helmrich,Gary7, 19,56,57,77. 104, 122,127 Helmrich.LeAnn71,90, 108,139 Helmrich, Stefani 155 Hendricks. Beverly 122 Henkenius, Brian 31 , 92, 1 39 Hendricks, Lorna 155 Hess, Anthony 139, 192 Hess, Jimmy 139 Hess, Kerry 56, 80. 108, 122 Hess, Martin 10,80, 122 Higgins. Raymond 139 High, Kevin 99, 139 Highland, Andrea Hike, James 83. 146 Hile. Oannica 122 Hill. Debbi 53. 70. 96. 97. 1 22 Hilyard. David 139, 173 Hinsky. Brad 20, 25, 26, 50, 139 Hirshey, Robert 1 55 Hltchock, Susan 1 55 Hockemeyer, Judy 46, 162 Hockemeyer, Paul 83, 146 Hoffman, Kimberly 79. 102, 103, 146 Hoffman, Thomas 76, 77, 99, 104, 139 Hollenbach, Robert 146 Hoopingarner. Lee 162, 165 Horman, Scott 80, 83, 1 08, 1 46 Horst, Richard 146 Hottell, Angelene139 Houk, Phyllis 162 Howell, Mark 147 Hubble, Micheal Huffine, Sandra 90. 147 Hullinger, Ellen 155 Hunter, Leslie 156 Huppert, John 25, 147 Hurst, Gary 147. 203 Hurst, Jerry 80, 122 Hutker.Ted 16.33.122 Johnson, Diann 107, 162 Johnson, Paul 99, 139 Johnson, Sara 147 Jones, Margaret 122 Journay, William 162. 163 Justice, John 147 Justice. William 165 Imel. Christine 99. 139 Imel, Jenniter53, 156 Imel, Kim 79, 156, 188 Irwin. Janerte 30, 107, 139 Irwin. Mary 53, 147 Irwin, Missy 1 7, 122 Irwin, Tammy 147 Jackson. Carolyn 162 Jauregui, Linda 122 Jaurgui, Lisa 53, 147 Jauregui, Phyllis 122 Jertery, Lisa 36, 156 Johansson, Karin Johnson, Angie 162 Johnson, Bonnie 162 Johnson. Constance 56. 147 K Kable, Greg 7. 31 , 75. 80, 139 Kable, Gregory J. 139 Kable. Teresa 147 Kahn, Charles Kauogh, Thomas 20, 162 Keane, Amy 147 Keller, Craig 147 Keller, Janice 71 , 1 23, 1 74, 1 95, 1 99 Keller. Ronald 123 Kelley. Christopher 123 Kelley, Steve 123 Kelley, William 139 Kern. Teresa 1 1 . 1 9. 1 1 6, 1 23, 1 74 Keuneke. Linda 9, 56, 77. 139 Keuneke. Rhonda 4, 8. 14,23, 53,71.96.97, 123, 128 Keuneke. Suzanne 1 00. 1 01 , 1 47 Kiess, Eugene 165 Kieter, Gerry 104, 147 Klefer, Kent 2. 7, 77, 104, 123 Kieter, Patricia 156 Kllllan, Lisa 123 Kill Ian, Robert 156 King. Dawn 156 King, Eric 147 King, LaDonna 156 King, Renea 97 Kinnuenen.Jussi124 Kintz, Kathy 1 1 , 70, 124 Kirchner. Laura 156 Kiser, Timothy 57, 80, 83, 1 1 0, 1 47 Kitson. Scott 82, 156 Kllnker, Jarold139 Klinker, Regina 18, 53. 156, 158 Knlttle,Rosena147 Knittle. Sandra 36, 156 Knittle, Troy 147 Knous, Bruce 83. 147 Knous, Neal 139 Koenemann. Cynthia 1 24 Koenemann, Rita 37. 53, 139, 141 Kohne, Gerald 156 Kohne, Theresa 70, 1 1 5, 1 39 Koning. Lou 82, 92, 162 Koons, Linda 147 Korte, Jean 1 24 Kozlowski, Joseph 124 Kraus, Victoria 156 Krause. John 124 Krause, Marlynn 147 Krick. Tammy 147 Krueckeberg, Deborah 40. 139 Krueckeberg, Frederick 80, 83, 108, 147 Krueckeberg, Lori 156 Krueckeberg, Thomas 82, 89, 1 1 Kruetzman, Todd 148 Kukelhan, Gladys 162 Kukelhan,Guy148 Kukelhan, Laura 124 Kukelhan, Myra 139 Kunkel, Emily 107, 136, 139 Ladd. Mellnda156 Lahr. Michael 148 Lambert, Lori 139 Landrum, Rhonda 139 Landrum, Shelly 100, 156 Lautzenheiser, Kelli 148 Lautzenheiser Roger 157 Lautzenheiser, Scott 36, 1 57 Lee,Dhrlsta157 Lee, Walter 139 Lehrman, Christine 139 Lehrman, Shari 29, 71 . 96. 97. Lelsk. Tonja 53, 148 Leman, Larry Lengerich, Daniel 124 Lengerich, Jacqueline 139 Lengerich, Jeanne 148 Lengerich, Juliann 1 39, 1 76 Lengerich, Marcus 139 Index— 201 Senior class valedictorian Kathy Miller gives her commence- ment address before a capcity-filled gymnasium at graduation ceremonies. Lengerich, Rita 5 138, 139 Lichtle. Barbara 53. 79. 144. 148 Lichtle, Karen 79, 139 Liechty, Geney 162 Light, Debbie 124 Lindahl. Allison 82. 162 Under. Nancy 56, 77,79. 124, 182 Linderman. Robert 1 24 Linnemeier, Kevin 157 Linnemeier, Mark 124 Linnemeier, Michael 139 Linthicum. Bradley 139 Linthicum, Donna 85, 90. 1 25 Lister. Karen 157 Lobsiger, Lisa 103. 125 Logan, Dianne 162 Lopez, Connie 157 Lopez, Yolanda 148 Loshe. Cathleen 37, 65. 70. 1 39, 1 75 Loshe, Richard 80. 97. 1 25 Loshe, Susan 7, 1 5, 53. 56. 96, 1 39. 1 1 Loshe. Thomas 148 Lough, Denise 157 Lough, Kathy 125 Lovelette, Lynn 157 Lugmbill, Meal 140 M Macke. Missy 5. 14.71, 125.16! Macklin. Cynthia 148 Macklin, Daniel 82, 104.157 Macklin, Janet Macklin, Scott 86. 125 Macklin, Micheal 125 Malone, Barry Manley, Jellery 148 Manfield. Michael 83 Marbach. Scott 20, 103. 125 Marbaugh, Allison 125 Martin, Marty 140 Massonne, Patrick 28, 140 Mata, Fidencia 148 Matheson, Jenniter 97, 1 57 Mathews. David 157 Mathews, Jaquelin Matthias, Lyle 162 Maurer, Paula 79, 162 Maxwell. James 148 Mazelin. Lori 14,27.71.125.18 McAhren, Doris 7, 107. 148 McAhren, Susan 18, 19, 125, 18 McBride, Betty 140 McCardwell. Terry 53. 82. 83. 1 08, 1 57 McCJurg, James 157 McConnell, Geraldine 165 McConnell. Marilyn 140 McCullough, Melanie 1 57 McDaniel. Melba 148 McDonald. Amy 157 McDonald, Jeffery 157 McDonald, Joyce 103, 148 McDonald. Jennifer 79, 89, 157 McDonald, Lois McDonald. Philip 149 McDonald. Phillip 57. 125 McDonald. Todd 1 25 McDougall, Cheryl 149 McDougall, Joseph 125, 149 McGill. Kristine 30, 85, 1 07. 1 40 McGill, Michael 80. 125 McKean, Laura 149 McHugh,Luciada125, 157 McHugh, Shawn 82 Mclntyre, Lon 157 Medaugh, Lorri 56, 140 Mendez, Anita 125 Mendez. Annette 1 07, 1 25 Mendez, James 149 Mendoza, Martin 125 Meyer, Amy Meyer, Anthony 5. 18, 19, 23. 52, 53, 56, 57, 71, 98.99.110.125.199 Meyer. David 125, 184 Meyer, June 162 Meyer, Liz 126 Miller, Alan 126 Miller, Coleen 56, 140 Miller. David 149 Miller. Elaine 149 Miller. Germaine 79. 149 Miller, Gregory 157 Miller. Kathleen 32. 56, 1 26, 1 80. 202 Miller. Kenneth 126 Miller, Linda 149 Miller, Marie 56. 126 Miller. Mathew 3, 56, 80, 99. 1 40, 1 74 Miller. Nicholas 16, 27, 45. 56, 70. 80. 99, 140, 174 Miller, Patricia 126, 185 Miller, Rhonda 39. 140 Miller, Richard 149 Miller. Rosie 162 Miller. Teresa 100. 149 Miller. Theodore 104, 157 Miller. Vincent 83, 104.149 Millington, Scott 149 Mishler, Joel 110. 149 Mishler, Jonathan 102. 103, 126 Mock. Alisa 1 49 Moeller. Elaine 56, 126 Moeller. Steven 1 57 Mondry. Jacquel Moore. Mary 149 Morgan, Jacquelin 5, 79, 140. 173. 182 Morgan. John 1 6. 82. 83. 1 57 Morgan, Rhonda 140 Morgan, Paul 158 Morgan, Teresa 140 Morton, David 149 Morton, Sandra Morton. Susan 140 Moser, David 92. 149 Moser. Florence 162 Moser. Patty 126 Moser, Sandra 140 Mowery. Chris 126 Mowery. Joseph 140 Mowery. Michelle 158 Mowery. Tonya 85, 1 40 Murray, Daniel 82, 104, 158 Myers, Vrian 126 Myers, Christy 158 Myers. Mark 149 Myrhang. Ann 56, 140 Myrico. Clifford 110. 158 N Nelson, Craig 158 Nevil, Janice Nevil. Janet 103, 140, 149 Ngo, Tung 126 Nguyen. Hung 126 Nivision, Christina 158 Noonan. Cheryl 91. 158 Noonan. Kevin 82. 95, 158 Noonan, Michael 149 Northam,Troy83. 149 Nytleler, Karen 158 o O ' Campo, Rachel O ' Campo. Rhonda 158 O ' Dell, Diane 149 O ' Dell, Donna 158.201 O ' Dell. Steve 126 Ogg. Helen 162, 163 Ogg, Rick 126 Ortiz. Debra 149 Ortiz, Elizabeth 39, 140 Ortiz. Mario 140 Ortiz, Stacey 1 49 Pancake. Anthony 1 58 Pancake. Kenneth 42. 126 Patton, Melissa 149 Pearson. Michael 127 Pennington, Donavon 163 Perez. Frankie 149 Perez, Freddie 35, 149 Peters, Leroy 80. 127 Peterson, Kevin 140 Peterson. Mary 140 Peterson, Tony 158 Petruska. Kenneth 12, 149 Petruska. Robert 1 58 Pettibone. Robert 1 58 Picklord. Joletta 1 07, 1 36, 1 40 Pilkington, Ron 80. 81 . 89, 1 04, 1 27 Pilkington, Robert 163 Pilkington, Wilma 103. 163 Pippin. Mark 149 Pippin. Sheila 140 Poling. Tonya 140 Polock. Rhonda 1 58 Pollock, Tamara 149 Porter, Jeflery 1 49 Price. Kathleen 100. 158 Price. Susan 53. 140 Prichard.ShellieUO Price. Taya 149 Q 99,127 i8 R Rambo, Carla 65, 158 Rambo, Timothy 158 Ratlitt, Clara 162. 163 Rauch, Kimberly 149 Rauch. Mark 6, 31.127. 198 Rauner, Danelle97, 158 Rausch, Steve 104. 163 Reed. James 149 Reed. Michael 82. 158 Reed, Nyla 141 Reel. Mark 92. 149 Reinking, David 158 Reinking, Deborah 70. 1 41 Reinking. Jeflery 141 Reinking, Larry 32. 165 Reinking, William 141 Reiter, Joanna 159 Reiter. Linda 1 49 Reiter, Teresa 149 Reith, Doug 104, 163 Reese. Barry 110. 127 Reynolds, Janice 1 63 Rhoades, Neil 108. 149 Rhoades. Ron 108. 127 Rickord.Ed80.81.92.93, 127 Rider, Bruce 35. 128 Rinker, David 141 Ritter, Julie 149 Rodriguez. Monica 149 Rogers, Nick Rogers. Ray 1 65 Roman. Anthony 4. 99, 1 49 Roman. Daniel 75. 99. 128 Romero, Lori 1 49 Roop. Nancy 128, 180 Rorick, Geralyn 85. 141 Rorick, Paul 32. 102. 103. 128 Rosa. Tommy Rosa, Yolanda 149 Ross, Caryn 159 Ross, Larry 141 Ross, Michele Ross, William 1 3, 1 4, 1 8, 1 9. 30. 97. 1 28 Roth. Donna 163 Ruble, Linda 128 Linette Becker, Mrs. Sandy Gebhard, Mrs. Sylvia Bronner, Joe Gehres, Mrs. Shirley Gehres, and Mrs. Betty Becker enjoy the desserts at the Sunshine Ideal Lady-Mother Tea. 202— Index Members of the senior class practice marching into the gymna- sium for graduation exercises on their last day of high school classes. Ruble. Todd Rumschlag Rumschlag Rumschlag Rumschlag Rumschlag Rumschlag Rumschlag Rumschlag Rumschlag Rumschlag 159 Catherine 149 Christopher 141 David 35. 128 Gerald 21, 128 Gregory 159 Julie 159 Kenise 159 Kent Lisa 16.91. 149 Russel44, 141 Salizar. Dennis 149 Sallot. Jeffrey 88. 89, 141 Salway. Gregory 141 Salway. Scott 129 Sanderson. Barry 82, 1 59 Sapp, Harold 163 Sauer,Carla19. 70. 79. 89. 141 Sauer. Cheryl 159.188 Saunders. David 83. 104. 149 Saunders. Scott 80. 104, 141 Schaeffer, Wendy 53. 79. 1 59 Schaekel.Kirk95. 159 Schamerloh, Rich 150 Schauss, Jane 164 Scheiderer, Alice 1 64 Scheidler. Elizabeth 56. 84, 90. 1 50 Scheidler. Matt 56, 86. 1 55. 1 59 Scheidler. Robert 65. 1 61 . 1 64 Scherry, Jim 80, 129 Scheumann, Daren 159 Scheumann, Nolan 141 Schieterstein. Douglas 82. 1 59 Schieterstein, Eric 93. 159 Schieterstein, Richard 164 Schindler. Joey 129 Schindler, John Schinnerer. Roger 141 Schlemmer. Joe 159 Schmitt. Alicia 141 Schmitt. Dyonis48. 129 Schmitt, Renee 1 59 Schnepp, Michelle 141 Schnitz. Ruth Schnurr, Samuel 7. 80. 81.97, 120. 129 Schueler, Connie 141 Schueler, John 92, 141 Schultz. Janet 129 Schultz, Joe 165 Schwartz. Richard 83, 1 50 Schwartz, Steven 141 Schwartz. Wilbert 80, 141 Scott. Michael Sruce 56, 80. 97, 1 29 Scribner, Lori 159 Seale.Lori 150 Secaur. Barry 110. 159 Secaur, Jeffrey 129 Secaur, Jody 141 Secaur, Nicole 1 50 Sefton, Patrick 1 0. 53. 80, 81 , 1 29 Selking, Joann 1 4. 1 8. 1 9, 71 . 1 24, 1 29, 1 Selking. Joseph 86, 150 Selking, Randall 103, 141 Selking. Terry 141 Sell, Steven 150 Serna. Linda 20. 141 Serna, Patricia 194. 150 Setser. Kathy129 Setser, Kelly 1 50 Shackley, Cara 159 Shaffer, Jeffrey Shaffer. Michael Shaffer. Steven 82. 159 Shaffer. Teresa 1 50 Shaneyfelt, Edwin 57, 141 Shank, Melody 164 Shaw, Everett 141 Sheets, Darlene 159 Sheets, Jeffrey 129 Sheets, Scott 77. 104. 150 Shelton. Cassandra 1 59 Sheneman, Rodrick 150 Shinaberry. Michael 159 Shoat, Kristine 141 Shoal. Scott Shoemaker, Robert 1 64 Shrader, Elizabeth 91. 159 Shrader, Katharine 150 Silva, Juan 159 Simerman. Todd 150 Simmerman. Yvonne 129 Simmons, Sheryl 141 Simons. Kelly 79, 141 Singleton, Betty 164 Singleton. Scott 83, 104, 150 Singleton, James E 150 Sipe, Jani129 Smelser, Renee 142 Smith, Curtis 83, 89. 150 Smith. Elbert 161. 164 Smith. James 86. 87. 142 Smith. Laurie 79. 142 Smith. Phillip 8. 18, 44. 56. 86, 87, 88, 89, 136, 142.143 Smith. Ron 115, 164 Snyder. Cynthia 142 Snyder, Darin 129 Snyder, Darrick150 Snyder. Debra 150 Snyder, Denise Snyder, Doreen 1 50 Snyder, Doug 142 Solik. James 2, 7. 22, 23. 77. 97, 1 29. 1 86 Sowards, Linda 150 Spiegel. Melissa 129 Sprague, Margaret 164 Springer, Kenneth 165 Springer, Lori 159 Sprunger, Eugene 164 Sprunger, Geraldine 1 1 5. 1 64 Sprunger, Jared 1 42, 1 85 Spurlin, Jim Stanley, Joseph 164 Stevens, Jeanne 142 Stevens, Pamela 1 50 Stevens. Robin 100, 101,142 Stevens, Jon 108 Stimpson, Andrew 80, 142 Stimpson. Amy 32, 56. 78. 79. 1 29 Stimpson, Anthony 80, 1 42 Stockman, Donald E 150 Stoppenhagen. Dawn 85, 90, 91 , 150 Stout, Amy 1 50 Stout. Julie 130 Stout, Tammi 159 Strickler, Daphne 159 Strickler, Jeff130 Strickler. Mary 164 Strickler. Scott 151 Strickler, Sherry 130 Stuck, Rina 144. 151 Sullivan, Judy 151 Sutton, Samuel Sutton, Stephen 142 Swales, Ken 2, 75, 77, 104, 151 Sweat, Christina 159 Swygart, Robert 24. 142 T Tague. Rhonda 159 Teeple, Mary 56, 65, 100.142 Terveer, Betty 164 Tharp, Anna 30, 96. 97, 1 44, 1 51 Tharp, William 159 Thatcher. Leilonnee 142 Thieme. Andrew 46, 151 Thieme. Cindy 142 Thieme, Dawn 142 Thieme. David 151 Thieme. Debra 8. 14.53,70.106, 130.193,199 Thieme, Mark 142 Thieme, Janet 44. 96. 97. 1 07. 1 30 Thieme, Larry 130, 194 Thieme. Ralph 159 Thieme, Tina 130 Thieme, Tonja 91 , 159 Thomas, Gerald 142 Thomas, John 83, 151 Thorn, Susan 79. 159 Tinnel. Carla 56, 1 00, 1 36. 1 40. 1 42 Titus, Sabina Toole, Larry 82, 159 Torson, Steven 142 Torson, Thomas 77, 104, 142 Troutner, Tracy 142 Trueblood. Carole 159 Turner, Debbie 85, 1 07. 1 30 Turner. Lisa 56, 85, 107, 142 u Uhrick. Barry 143 Uhrick, Chris 130 Uhrick. Danny 19, 77. 143 Uhrick. Larry 104. 151 Uhrick, Rusty 159 Ulman, Rhonda 85, 90, 1 07, 1 43 Unser, J. 83 V Vergara, Stephen 151 Vincenyo, John 151 Voglewede, Carrie 151 Voglewede. Christopher 1 43 Voglewede, Dianne 1 00. 1 54, 1 59 Voglewede, Gregory 1 08, 1 30 Voglewede. Sharon 56, 85, 90. 91 , 1 30 Voirol, Anthony 143 Voirol, Danalee Voirol, Holly 18, 53. 147. 151 Vu.Quan89, 143 Walters, Patricia 143, 167, 195 Walters, Susan 53, 71 , 96, 97, 1 43 Weadock, Marica 164 Weber, James 92, 164 Weber, Josie 157, 164 Webster, Beth Anne 71. 143 Weldy, Michael 143 Wellman.Lisa 18,43,53.79. 114. 143. 176 Wellman, Mark 5, 6. 1 4. 80, 92, 93, 1 08. 1 30 Weidler. Chris 1 59 Werling, Bonnie 130 Werling, Michael 1 7, 23. 56. 57. 80. 1 30 Whe eler, Angela 151 Whisman, Darrin 151 Whisman, Dennis 24, 151 Whitacre. Jeffrey 1 43, 1 67, 1 76 Whitacre. Kathleen 151 Whitaker, Brent 104. 164 Wietteldt, Bryan 143 Wietteldt, Laura 159 Wilder. Anthony 80. 92, 1 08, 1 43 Wilder, Carla 74, 151 Wilder, Roger 86, 151 Wilder, Ron 130 Wilier. Joann 164 Williams, Jeff Williams, Linda Williams, Michael 151 Williamson. Dawn 29, 1 43 Willoughby. Tracie Wilson. Rick 164 Winans. Kathy 103. 143 Winans, Steven 16. 24. 130 Wiseman, Douglas 143 Witte, Christine 131 Witte, Janalee 151 Witte. Jeff 80, 94, 108, 143 Witte, Mark 143 Witte. Teresa 131 Wittkoph, Deborah 143 Woebbeking, Teresa 14. 18. 19. 53. 56, 71, 131.186.190 Wolte. Ken 77. 104,159 Wolfe, Beth 131 Wolte, Karen 143 Wolpert, Teresa 5. 11.21.131 Wood, Amy 1 59 Wood, James 131 Workinger. Delia 159 Worthman, Becky 164 Worth man. Robert 164 Wroblewski, Michael 159 Y W Wagner. Charles 151 Walchle. Mark 143 Walther, Gavin 1 8. 89, 1 58. 1 59. 1 83 Walther. John 80. 108, 183 Yamamoto. Nobuyo 131 Young, Keith 151 Young, Mark 79. 89 Young, Sue 164 Yoquelet. Jon 27, 56, 57, 70. 102, 103. 143 Ysidron. Yvette 79, 131 Zalas, Sandra 53. 164 Sophomore Gary Hurst prepares a meat dish during lab time in Home Economics class. Index— 203 It can ' t be called just another year Another year older; another year wiser; but was it just another year? In more ways than one, no. At first glance it would seem that the disappointments ran more than their share of the course. Home- coming was rained out and Silver Arrow was fogged in. The grading system was stiffened and lunch prices skyrocketed to an all-time high of seventy cents. Attendance bottomed out when flu hit in epi- demic proportions and when spring rolled around, but spring break didn ' t. All in all, it looked like a gloomy year — but don ' t let first impres- sions fool you. Take a second look. After all, everyone knows that to every coin, there is a flip side. On their final trek across thes school grounds before commencement exer- cises in the gymnasium are seniors Deb Hill, Gary Helmrich, Laurie Clark, and Eric Bulmahn. Once again, enthusiasm was high at the sporting events as the Good 01 ' Boys organized them- selves, bought shirts from a local J. A. company, created their own original sideline chants, and made ther name synonymous with spirit. This was also the year that Bell- mont produced yet another state wrestling champ as B. J. Faurote captured the 98 pound weight class at Market Square. But don ' t think he ' ll stop there. Being only a junior, B. J. has one more season left, and possibly, one more state championship that he could call his own. Respect for the student govern- ment was also looking up as Tony Meyer headed the student body as council president and Scott Aurand, the senior class, as i president. Next years student body als looks to be in good hand although the seats have taken drastic change. For the first time the history of Bellmont, the sti dent body and the senior class w be led by two females: Susa Price and Lisa Wellman, respei tively. That ' s proof enough th, we ' re not standing still — we ' i changing with the changing time: With all of this, and even mon how could anyone say it was ju another year? Much more ca happen in one year than just adc ing another candle to the cak We proved that. THIS WAS TH YEAR FOR OUR PLACE, an when looking around, next ye promises to be even better! Junior Linette Becker takes a Pepsi and pizza break while working on the year- book. Although classes were officially dismissed for the summer on May 28, vacation didn ' t begin for those on the yearbook staff until the final page was completed on June 3. Receiving his fifth place medallion for his accomplishments in the 200 individual medley at the state swimming meet is senior Jeff Hake. Jeff also placed in the butterfly at the state meet. 204— Closing With graduation just around the corner, Tony Meyer, in a state of elation, models his newly-arrived cap and gown. Senior Eric Bulmahn radios girls ' track and field results up to the stadium booth. Eric was also a member of this year ' s boys track team. Closing— 205 We made our place more than a building Looking in from the outside, many people would say Bellmont High School looks like any other brick structure. Well, not to us — and we knew what we were talking about. Looking out from the inside, we knew what our place was all about. We knew the people made it special; we knew the special moments made it memorable; we knew the celebrations made the work all worthwhile; and we knew that our place was much, much more than just another structure made out of a bunch of bricks . . . not because it was built that way, but because we made it that way. Our friends were here, our memories were here, and our lives were here. For us . . . Resting after running the 800 meter is senior cinderman Barry Barger as Gary Helmrich gears himself up for the mile run. Matrons Mrs. Butcher and Mrs. Johnson sweep up the papers and debris left by students on their last day of school. 206— Closing f On a spring afternoon after school, Ann Bentz stops to pet her puppy during their jaunt around the tennis courts. Coke adds life, even to school, as Lori Mazelin, Jan Keller, Nancy Hackman, and Sheila Davis toast the approach- ment of summer. Closing— 207 •rf ' -hTiiV-. ' v ■ i ' I ■ is was the place to be! 208— Closing TABLE OF CONTENTS Student Life 8 Academics 34 Organizations 50 Sports 74 Album 114 Ads 166 Hi H 77Vi- !■ ■£■ ■ I ci ■ ■ fc a ■ ■ ■ ' ' m


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