Berrien Springs High School - Canoe Yearbook (Berrien Springs, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1967 volume:

Berrien Springe High School Berrien Springe, Michigan Volume 40 Books are a major part of life at Berrien Springs High School� � 0e,5Its aTe the the CANOE. We’ve enjoyed making it for you. We take pride in presenting it to of Berrien Springs High School. Modern Y The CANOJE STAFF In Dedication. . To one who tirelessly spends many extra hours in helping us . . .To one who is truly devoted to his profession. . .To one who is constantly striving to improve his teaching and his end result. . .To one who, by his own example, shows us continuing scholarship.. .For these and many more qualities, we dedicate this 1967 CANOE to our friend and mathematics teacher, Mr. Richard L. Reames. School Board Endorses New Split Schedule for 1966—67 School Board members pose in their new board room at the new elementary school. Seated from left to right are: Dr. Delos Drucker, Dr. Weldon Cooke, Mr. Ray Hass, Mr. Lad Stacy, Dr. F.E.J. Harder, Mr. Peter Rudell, and Mr. George Bennett. Mr. Lad Stacey Mr. Peter Rudell Dr. Delos Drucker President Vice President Secretary Mr. Ray Hass Dr. F.E.J. Harder Dr. Weldon Cooke Treasurer Trustee Trustee Mr. George Bennett Trustee 4 Mr. Lee F. Auble Superintendent Western Michigan University, M.A. Administration Incorporates Federal Programs Mr. Lester Diekema High School Principal Hope College, B.A. Michigan State University, M.A. Mr. Clare Collins Coordinator of Federal Programs Eastern Michigan University, B.S. University of Michigan, M.A. Mrs. LaVerne Ammerman Secretary to the Superintendent Mrs. Elva Nothstine Accountant Mrs. Bertha McConaghy Secretary to the Principal Business Education Department Teaches a Saleable Skill Mrs. Edna Bender Business Education National Honor Society Sponsor Western Michigan University, B.S. Mrs. Bonnie Smith Business Education Canoe Sponsor Andrews University, B.S. 7 Mrs. Marie Weaver Business Education - Journalism Limelight Sponsor Ball State University, B.A. University of Michigan, M.A. English Department Adds Three New Teachers Mrs. Vera Jones Junior English Sophomore Class Sponsor Southwest Missouri State, B.S. Andrews University, M.A. Mr. Joseph Jachim Reading Senior Class Sponsor Photography Club Sponsor Western Michigan University, B.S., M.A. I Mr. Douglas Watson Senior English F.T.A. Sponsor University of Michigan, B.A., M.A. 8 Mr. Elmer Dykeman English Junior Class Sponsor Western Michigan University, B.S. Mr. Robert Cashbaugh English Speech Dramatics Thespian Club Sponsor Ohio University, B.F.A. Mrs. Betty Fowler Social Studies English Pep Club Sponsor Bethel College, B.S. Egpanol And Deutgch Mr. Daniel Morales Spanish, Social Studies Spanish Club Sponsor Senior Class Sponsor Andrews University, B.A. First year Spanish students learn to use the language lab. Mr. Victor King German Guidance Counselor German Club Sponsor Western Michigan University, B.A.;M.A. Science Teachers Introduce Students To New Experiences Mr. Lawrence Fivash Science Science Math Club Sponsor Junior Class Sponsor Andrews University, B.A. University of Michigan, M.A. Mr. August Lange Biology Senior Class Sponsor Michigan State University, B.S., M.A. Mr. Fivash instructs chemists in the lab. Mr. Robert Guettler Instrumental Music Pep Band Sponsor Western Michigan University, B.Mus. Music Department |g Sharp Industrial Education Puts Practical Skills to Usq Mr. Herschel Wilson Drafting Wood Shop F.A.A. Sponsor Andrews University, B.S. Mr. Jack Dinges Industrial Arts Arts and Crafts Western Michigan University, B.S. Mike Manry and Gary Rose are shown working on their metal mechanics projects. Mrs. Eleanor Krogstad Librarian Library Club Sponsor McPhial College of Music, B.M.ED. Curriculum Materials Expanded- Aiding Teachers and Students Mrs. Caroline LaSorsa Curriculum Materials Director Andrews University, B.A. 14 Awareness of the World is Stimulated by the Social Studies Department Mr. Tom Phillips Social Studies J.V. Football Coach Junior Class Sponsor Indiana University, B.S. Mr. Bruce Taiclet Social Studies Golf Coach Student Council Sponsor Western Michigan University, B.A., M.A. Mr. Eldon LaMarre Guidance Counselor Social Studies Freshman Class Sponsor Pep Club Sponsor Western Michigan University, B.Mus., M.A. Mathematics Teachers Mr. Richard Reames Mathematics Science Math Club Sponsor Michigan State University, B.S. Mr. Kenneth McNeely Mathematics Social Studies Correspondence Courses Assistant Varsity Football Coach Varsity Basketball Coach Murray State University, B.S. Mr. James Bowser Mathematics Boys’ Physical Education Track Coach Varsity Football Coach J.V. Basketball Coach Varsity Club Sponsor Albion College, B.A. Central Michigan University, M.A. Miss Jean Evans Home Economics F.H.A. Sponsor Mankato State College, B.S. Miss Carolyn Crawford Girls' Physical Education G.A.A. Sponsor Cheerleader Sponsor Andrews University, B.A. Mrs. Patricia Laub Art Michigan State University, B.A. Western Michigan University, M.A. Donna Adams Bob Carroll Renee Cayo Cyndy Christy Cathy Clayton Treasa Coffinger Pepper Colvin John Cooke Harry Dannhardt Bobby Davis Lori Deitrich Randy DeView Dorothy DeVries Ralph DeVries Martha Dick Dennis Dilley Rita Disselberger Sharon Dixon Howard Douglas Debby Drucker Swan Lake” comes to Berrien Springs. Barbara Edwards Meredith Edwards Russell Ewalt Ken Frederick Albert Fuller Roncle Gard John Hampel Diane Hansen Scott Hansen Oliver Harman Gary Hathcoat Sandy Hittle Ted Hogue Libby Janssen Bruce Jasper Sharon Kesterke Bev Lausch Carolyn Lipkins Pat Liston James Loggains Danny Lord Terry Manry t Ron Moss Erich Norris Kathy Ogonowski Les Ott Barbara Pressler Ladd Prillwitz Diane Pultz Scott Pylman Karen Russell Rick Schmiedeknecht Gail Schroeder David Schug Connie Moody Mike Moody Carol Mooney J.C. Moore Robert Pagel Paul Pantaleo Roy Patterson Arthur Pearce Randolph Rach Kay Roth Eileen Rudell Denny Rusch Freshmen display active participation in seventh hour civics class. Robby Stacey Sandy Stark Steve Stemm Doug Stone George Wagner Cindy Wetzel Joyce Wicker Pat Wilson Kathy Yost Barbara Zandarski Cindy Zelmer Richard Zelmer Tom Shearer Daniel Shelton Cathy Sill Eric Sink Doug Stover Angie Strong Sharon Swartz Warren Toney Doug Wire Phyllis Withers Linda Wooden Billy Wyman 25 Scott Boehm Bob Burgoyne Sharon Brakla Carol Carrington Gene Carrington Jim Carrington Pat Chastain Carol Coover Sophomore members of the band prepare for the Christmas concert. Susan Eglinsdoerfer Doug Feather A1 Floyd Dennis Fox Mildred Franks John Janssen Rene Huss Mike Jacobs Carol Horton Jan Huckabee Eleanor Humes Ken Greulich Marcia Halt Tammy Harner Karen Hass Sheila Franks Ruth Frye Glenn Fulford Ray Fulbright Bonnie Garrelts Judy Lyon Judy McGath Larry Manry JoAnn Marschke Dave Marske Jerry Marston Crystal Miller Dowen Moody Ruth Moore John Muellen John Mum maw Charles Neal Vicki Nelson Sue Nothstine Doris Otto Jim Partington Ruth Pearcy Carol Pesek Don Shelton Sandy Shelton Lynn Reisig Janet Rogers Donna Roy Bob Schadler Ron Schmuhl Karen Shaff Jim Pomeroy Janine Quigley Edward Quint Susan Rudlaff Jimmy Ruiz John Russel Rocky Shaw Anita Shearer William Shearer Debbie Spletzer Dave Sprung Brian Stark George Thomas Kathy Tindell Mike Tinker Ginger White Dave Whitney Gene Withers V Debbie Adams Jerry Aldridge Karen Allred Dave Am merman Ron Anstiss Rich Appelget Maureen Bedinger Anne Bennett Sue Bilton The success of the Junior Class Concession stand is illustrated by the happy expressions of these Juniors. Dorothy Bolin Bruce Borst Pat Brown Ricky Brown Carol Clark Mary Clark Jack Colvin Chet Critzer Sue Critzer Hilde Dannhardt 4 Ronnie Davis ¥ Kathy Dinnell Judy Dotson Rick Drucker Lula Eggleston Judy Ellis Gary Edwards Sarah Feather Laurie Franks David Ganus Diane Klug Kathie LaCombe John Larson Mark Layman Judy Lewis Jim Maier Mike Manry Pat Mooney Shirley Moore Kathy Myers Karen Nickerson J.C. Owens Nick Stemm Pat Stepanov Bob Storick Mary Rindfield Gary Rose Brett Riggs Wayne Rudell and Lula Eggleston each received $10 in the Junior Class Magazine Sales Drawing. This year the Juniors grossed $3,834.08 in the sales of Janet Sherburn Gregg Shunkwiler s. Kathy Simon Rita Solomon Sue Spenner Denny Stacey Joe Pultz Pam Parrish JoAnn Rudell Jesse Ruiz Larry Schmidt Allen Shembarger Bruce Prillwitz Grady Tollar Pat Toney The Junior boys demonstrate their “smashing victory over the Seniors in this year's Homecoming piano Sandy Swartz Betty Whitman Henry Watts Shirley White Allen Wilson Vicki Wilson Ed Wiltfong Charles Tindall Nora Tudor Greg White Marilyn Zech Gary Zech Paul Zelmer Phil Zech nonaid Lee Archer Charles Allison Brenda Sue Archer Matthias Bayer T Kathy Faye Allison •lames Norman Bennink Douglas Brown Maurice Annette Carrington Joyce Arlene Evans Thomas Wayne Evans Robert William Fisher Thomas Edward Flagel Leroy Fleisher James Fox Steven Jay Frank Gregory Michael Green Carolyn Ann Hance Susan E. Hansen Douglas Green Barbara Sue Graham Carol Ann Gould Dale Marion Hogue John W. Hoopingarner Mark Friedel Jasper John Hauht Roy A. Kolberg Janet Sue Harman Carl Gene Johnson Les C. LaMarre Betty Diane Lausch HI Pamela Sue Leatz Lee Lemon Robert Lee Lemon Frances Dianne LaVanway Albert Lee Lawshea Wilbur Lewark Virginia Carol Maruk Janice Kay Maddux Steve Martin f Lorita Faye Moody Linda Louise Mosby Nancy Carol Marschke Marian Norene Porter Rodney James Rice Shirley Kathleen Rydwelski Thomas Eugene Reybuck Allen Rudlaff Lee Ann Roth Patricia Ann Schmidt Louise Marie Seitenstich Rex Allen Slocum Deanna Shall Baretta Lynn Smith John Seitenstich Dennis Shall Guy Smith Linda Kay Sommers Charlotte Kay Thomassen Paul Weston Sprung David Stockwell Roger Jeffrey Thornburg Robert Stover Ruth Ann Toney Jack Lee Wetzel Mary Helen Wooden David Zech David H. Vandenburg Paul G. Wolcott Charlene B. Yost Senior Activities Mike Adkison Basketball 2; Choir 2,3, Vice-Presidnet 3; Limelight Staff 3 Charles Edward Allison F. T.A. 4; Photography Club 2,3; Baseball Manager 2 Kathy Faye Allison Transferred here in Junior year; Pep Club 3,4; G.A.A. 3, 4 ; Limelight Staff 4; Cheerleader 4; Senior Class Secretary Brenda Sue Archer G. A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Secretary 3; Limelight Staff 4; Junior Achievement 3,4, Treasurer 4, Junior Achiev-ment National Board Ronald Lee Archer Football 1,2; Basketball 1; Track 1,2; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Sophomore Class Vice-President Matthias Bayer German Club 4; Science Math Club 4. Student Council Representative 4; German Exchange Student 1966-67 James Norman Bennink Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,4; Track 1,2,4; Baseball 3; Varsity Club 3.4; Band 1,2,4; Junior Class Student Council Representative; Senior Class Student Council Representative; Varsity Club Secretary 4 Kathleen Joyce Berkholz Pep Club 1,2,3,4;G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Student Council Representative 4; Choir 1,2,3; Cheerleader 1; Freshman Class Treasurer Carol Ann Bledsoe Pep Club 1; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Choir 1; Band 2.3,4; Limelight Staff 4; Play 1,4; P.T.S.A. Board3; Cheerleader 1 Douglas Brown Football 2; Track 1,2; Cross-Country 2; German Club 1,2, 3,4; Science Math Club 4, Vice-President 4 Donna Lee Brunke Pep Club 4; G.A.A. 2; German club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,3,4; P.T.S.A. Board 4; Junior Class Secretary Maurice Anette Carrington F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Historian 3,4 Romona S. Chastain Pep Club 1; G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2,3;Choir 1,2,3,4; Limelight Staff 4 Vicky Clubb Choir 2,3,4, Treasurer 4 Zelma Danles F.N.A. 1,3,4; Library Club 1,2 Mary Ann Davis G.A.A. 1,2; G.H.A. 1,2,3, Parlimentarian 2; Choir 2,3,4; Play 2 Sylvester Dew David Michael Dobbins Dare Sue Dougan Pep Club 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4; Student Council 2,3,4, Vice-president 3, Secretary 4; Band 1; Canoe Staff 3,4 Thomas J. Disterheft F. A.A. 4, Vice-president 4 Joyce Arlene Evans G. A.A. 2,3, Secretary 3; Band 1,2,3,4, Librarian 4; Pep Band 4; Thespian Club 3,4, President 4; Play 3,4 Thomas Wayne Evans German Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3, Parliamentarian 3; Science Math Club 1,2,3, Student Council Representative 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3, Vice-president 2, Secretary 3; National Honor Society 3,4, Treasurer 4; P. T.S.A. Board 1; German Exchange Student 1965 Robert William Fischer Track 2; F.A.A. 4; Photography Club 4 Thomas Edward Flagel Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4, Student Council Representative 3,4; Pep Club 1; German Club 1,2; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Band 1; Class Student Council Representative 1,2; Class President 3,4 LeRoy Fleisher Choir 1 James Fox Basketball 1; Band 1,2,3,4 Steven Jay Frank Basketball 2 Carol Ann Gould Pep Club 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Spanish Club3,4; F.N.A. 2, 3, Secretary 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Limelight Staff 4; Play 4 Barbara Sue Graham Pep Club 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 3; F.N.A. 3; Choir 3; Limelight Staff 4 Doug Green fionior AefivitiQS Gregory Michael Green Transferred here in Sophomore year; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,4; Golf 2,3,4; Varsity Club 3,4; Band 2,3,4, Student Council Representative 3, President 4; Canoe Staff 4; National Honor Society 3,4, Student Council Representative 4; Class Treasurer 4 Carolyn Hance Pep Club 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Historian 2, Treasurer 4; Choir 2,3, Librarian 2,3; Limelight Staff 4 Susan E. Hansen G.A.A. 1,3; F.H.A. 1; Play 4; Library Club 1,2,3,4, President 4 Janet Sue Harman Pep Club 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; F.T.A. 4. President 4; Choir 1, 2,3,4; Play 1,4; Library Club 3,4, Vice-president 4; Junior Achievement 4, Treasurer 4, National Board 4 John Hauht Transferred here in Senior year; F.T.A. 4 Dale Marion Hogue Football 1,2,3,4; Homecoming King 1966; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4, Vice-president 4; Choir 1 John W. Hoopingarner German Club 1,2,3,4, Vice-president 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Thespian Club 1,2,3,4, Vice-president 3, Student Council Representative 4; Play 1,2,3; National Honor Society 3,4, Reporter 4; P.T.S.A. Board 2,3 Mark Friedel Jasper Track 2; Golf 3; German Club 3,4; F.A.A. 4, Secretary-treasurer 4; Science Math Club 2,3,4, Secretary 2, President 3 Carl Gene Johnson Football 1,2; Track 2; F.A.A. 4; Choir 2; Photography Club 4 Roy A. Kolberg German Club 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 2, President 4; Choir 1; National Honor Society 3,4, President 4; Class Student Council Representative 2,3; Student Council Treasurer 4; Summer Exchange Student 1965 Les C. LaMar re German Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4, Band Librarian 2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4, Vice-President 1, President 2,3,4; P. T.S.A. Board 3 Betty Diane Lausch G.A.A. 2; F.H.A. 1,2,3; F.N.A. 2,3,4; Limelight Staff 4 Frances Dianne La Vanway German Club 1,2,3,4, Historian 2,3; Student Council President Science Math Club 3,4; F.N.A. 2,3,4, Student Council Representative 3, President 4; Thespian Club 3,4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; National Honor Society 3,4, Vice-President 4; P.T.S.A. Board 4; Summer Exchange Student 4; Dramatics Club 1,2; Freshman Class Secretary; Sophomore Class Secretary; D.A.R. Award for History 3; D. A.R. Award for Citizenship Albert Lee Lawshea Football 2; Choir 2,3,4; Photography Club 4, Secretary 4 Pamela Sue Leatz G.A.A. 3; F.H.A. 4; Choir 1,2,3; Library Club 4, Treasurer 4 Lee Lemon Track 2; Cross Country 3; Varsity Club 4; Photography Club 4; F.A.A. 4; Photography 4 Robert Lee Lemon Track 1; Band 1 Wilbur Lewark Limelight Staff 3 Janice Kay Maddux Pep Club 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 2; F.N.A. 1,2; Choir 2,3,4, Student Council Representative 3,4; Band 1 Nancy Carol Marschke Pep Club 1,2,3,4, President 4;G.A.A. 2,3,4, Vice-president 4; Spanish Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4, Vice-president 4 Steve Martin Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2 Tina Maruk Pep Club 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2; Choir 1,3, Secretary 3; Limelight Staff 4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4, Student Council Representative 3,4; Class Vice-president 4 Lorita Faye Moody F. H.A. 1,2,3,4; Limelight Staff 4; Library Club 4, Student Council Representative 4 Linda Louise Mosby G. A.A. 1; Choir 2,3,4 Katherine Ann Moss F.H.A. 4; Choir 2; Limelight Staff 4; Library Club 3, Vice-president 3 Randall D. Nelson German Club 1,2,3,4; Science Math Club 1,2,3,4, Student Council Representative 2, Secretary 3, President 4; Photography Club 2; Summer Exchange Student 1965 54 Senior Activities Richard Odiorne Basketball 1,2; F.T.A. 4; F.A.A. 4; Limelight Staff 4 Roger Roy Odiorne F.T.A. 4 Judith Joanne Pagel Pep Club 4; G.A.A. 1,2; German Club 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 3; F.N.A. 2,3,4, Treasurer 3; Band 1,2,3,4; P.T.S.A. Board 4; Class Vice-president 3 Greg Pennington Football 2,3,4; Golf 2,3,4; Varsity Club 4; German Club 1, 2,3,4, Vice-president 4; Science Math Club 2; Band 1,2, 3,4; Summer Exchange Student 1965 1967 Marian Norene Porter Pep Club 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 2; German Club 1,2,3,4; F.N.A. 2,3; Choir 3,4, President 3,4; Band 1; Play 4; P.T.S.A. Board 2; Cheerleader 1 Russell Pultz Limelight Staff 4 Randon Lee Pylman Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3; Cross-country 4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; German Club 4; P.T.S.A. Board 3,4; Summer Exchange Student 1967; Class Student Council Representative 4 Arthur Eric Quint Football 1; German Club 1,2,3,4 David Cleon Reitz Track 1; Science Math Club 4; Band 1,2,3,4 Thomas Eugene Reybuck Rodney James Rice German Club 1,2,3,4; Summer Exchange Student 1965 Lee Ann Roth Pep Club 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Canoe Staff 4; P.t.S.A. Board 4 Allen Rudlaff Shirley Kathleen Rydwelski G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 3; German Club 1,2,3,4 Patricia Ann Schmidt Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, President 4; Choir 1,2,3; Band 2; National Honor Society 3,4,Secretary 4; Class President 2; Class Vice-president 1 John Seitenstich Photography Club 3,4, President 3,4; Play 2,3,4 Louise Marie Seitenstich G.A.A. 1,2; Choir 3,4; Photography Club 3,4 Deanna Shaff Science Math Club 2,3,4 Vice-president 3, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Photography Club 2 Rex Allen Slocum Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 4; Varsity Club 4; German Club 3,4; F.T.A. 4; Choir 1,2,4 Baretta Lynn Smith G.A.A. 2,3,4, Vice-president 3, Treasurer 4; Pep Club 2,3, 4, Student Council Representative 4; Spanish Club 2,3; F. N.A. 2; Limelight Staff 4 Guy Smith Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2; Choir 1,2,3,4, Student Council Representative 4 Paul Weston Sprung Basketball 1,2,4; Cross-Country 4; Golf 3,4; Varsity Club 4; German Club 1,2,3,4, Student Council Representative 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Summer Exchange Student 1965 1967 Linda Kay Sommers Pep Club 1,2,4; G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 Robert Stover Football 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4; German Club 1,2,3,4; Science Math Club 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4 Roger Jeffrey Thornburg Football 1,2; Track 2; Varsity Club 2,3,4 Ruth Ann Toney F. H.A. 1,2,3,4, Reporter 2, Parlimentarian 3; Band 1; Library Club 4 David H. Vandenburg Chdir 3,4, Vice-President 4; Limelight Staff 3 Jack Wetzel Football 1,2,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Cross-Country 3; Varsity Club 2,3,4, Vice-President 3, Sergeant-at-Arms 4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Science Math Club 3; Choir 1; Canoe Staff 3; National Honor Society 3,4 Paul G. Wolcott Basketball 1,2,3,4; Cross-Country 3,4; Golf 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 3,4, President 4; German Club 1; Choir 2; F.T.A. 3,4, Student Council 4; Limelight Staff 4 Mary Helen Wooden G. A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Choir 2,3 Charlene B. Yost Transferred here Sophomore year; Pep Club 2; G.A.A. 2; F.H.A. 2,3,4; F.N.A. 2; Choir 2,3,4, Librarian 4; Library Club 4 Dave Zech Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2 55 Student Council representatives are, standing: Matt Bayer, Paul Sprung, Greg Green, A1 Hathcoat, Jim Bennink, Maureen Bedinger, Randy Pylman, JanMorlock, John Jessup, and Paul Wolcott. Second row: Jack Wetzel, Tom Flagel, Kathy Berkholz, Sue Dougan, Lee Ann Roth, Lynn Liston. Marilyn Zech, Roy Kolberg. Jan Maddux, John Hoopingarner. and Dianne LaVanway. Bottom row: Sandy Ingram, Faye Moody, Anne Bennett. Debbie Drucker, Carol Baker, Vicki Nelson, Sponsor Mr. Bruce Taiclet, Barry Smith. Tina Maruk, James Log-gains, Mary Ellen Kesterke, Susie Bilton, Mary Dick. Student Council's Labors Are Student Body's Gains 58 The entertaining performer of our December 16 assembly was warmly received by students and teachers alike. Jack Wetzel “taken in” by ice cream machine--suc-cessful venture of the Student Council. Chief organizers of the Student Council activities are the officers. Left to right are: Roy Kolberg. Treasurer; Sue Dougan. Secretary; Anne Bennett, Vice President; Dianne La Vanway. President; Randy Pylman, Sergeant at Arms. Officers of the Pep Club are from left to right: Mrs. Fowler, sponsor; Barry Smith, student council; Carol Baker, treasurer; Pat Schmidt, secretary; Mary Ellen Kesterke, vice-president; NancyMarschke,president; and Mr. LaMarre, sponsor. Members of the Pep Club from left to right, bottom row: Kay Roth, JoAnn Marschke, Pat Schmidt, Barb Graham, Judy McGath, Anne Bennett, Mary Ellen Kesterke, JoAnn Rudell, Pat Brown, Sheila Franks, Barry Smith, Cathy Graham, Donna Roy, Carol Baker, and| Barb Brown. Second row: Vicki Nelson, Lee Ann Roth, Rene Huss, Carol Lipkins, Marilyn Zech, Marian Porter, Linda Sommers, Kathy Berkholz, SueDougan, Kathy Allison, Donna Brunke, Jan Hukabee, Donna Adams, and Tina Maruk. Last row: Mrs. Fowler, Vicki Wilson, Nancy Marschke, Betty Whitman, Tammy Harner, Connie Christner, Sue Nothstine, Judy Pagel, Margaret Augustine, Janine Quigley, Maureen Bedinger, Laurie Franks, Peg Krause, Carol Gould, Kathy Myers, Debbie Drucker, and Mr. Lamarre. Scientific Interests Stimulated Bg Science And Math Clubs Members standing left to right are: Mark Jasper, Steve Reitz, Steve Blosser, Sponsor Mr. Weldon Fivash, and John Russell. Sitting are: Mathias Bayer, Doug Brown, and Randy Nelson. The Science and Math Club members work on their experiments at one of their monthly meetings. Future Homemakers Elected officers of the F.H.A. are, bottom row: Treasurer Carolyn Hance; Miss Evans, sponsor; Vice-president Pam Parrish; Connie Christner, reporter; and Lu Eggleston, parliamentarian. In the top row are : Diane Zandarski, historian; President Rita Solomon; Kathy Berkholz, student council representative; Cathy Graham, piano player; and Annette Carrington, secretary. Members seated are, top row: Charlene Yost, Ruth Toney, Pat Chastain, Kathy Berkholz, and Rita Solomon; second row: Connie Christner, Kathy Yost, Shirley Johnson, Pat Stepanov, Carol Clark, Judy Amling, Dorothy Bolin, Lola Balderas, Donna Adams, Linda Sommers, and Chris Miller; Third row: Carol Bledsoe, Lu Eggleston, Janine Reybuck, Grace Taylor, Sandy Brohmen, Jan Fortson, Brenda Archer, Karen Kechkaylo, Pat Toney, Barb Lipkins, Karen Holmes, and Pam Leatz; bottom row: Annette Carrington, Kathy Moss, Betty Lausch, Cathy Graham, Diane Zandarski, Marlene Greulich, Pam Parrish, Miss Evans, Mary Wooden, Karen Nickerson, Vicki Wilson, Barb Graham, Carolyn Hance, and Fay Moody. Limelight Chanqeg with fipongor Participants in the Limelight and journalism class are, seated: Carol Gould, Ingrid Dis-selberger, Faye Moody, Paul Wolcott, Kathy Allison, Barry Smith. Standing in the back row are: Vicki Clubb, Ramona Chastain, Kathy Moss, Mrs. Weaver, sponsor and teacher, Dick Odiorne, Rusty Pultz, Carol Bledsoe, and Barb Graham. Members of Der Deutsche Verein are, from the top: Paul Sprung, John Jessup, Dave Whitney, Robert Stover. Second row: Mark Jasper, Matt Bayer, Les LaMarre, Art Quint, Karen Larson, Judy Pagel, Tom Evans, Dave Sprung, Rod Rice, Greg Pennington, Third row: Daryl Baab, Greg Stover, Rich Appelget, Sue Nothstine, Marion Porter, John Russell, Rick Drucker, John Hoopingarner, Rex Slocum, Randy Nelson, Dianne LaVanway. Fourth row: Roy Kolberg, Jeff Lemon, Shirley Rydwelski, Kathy Simon, Diane Klug, Lynn Liston, Jeff Brown, Mark Stone, Doug Feather, Lynn Reisig. Fifth row: Kathy Myers, Donna Brunke, Betty Whitman, Greg White, John Muellen, Ed Quint, Don Lange, Sarah Feather, Doug Brown, Judy Ellis, Cindy Carlson. Sixth row: Rene Huss, Linda Richter, Cheryl Christy, Anne Bennett, Mary Ellen Kesterke, Vicki Nelson, Carol Coover, Carol Baker, Carol Pesek, Judy McGath, Mr. King, sponsor. German Continues 64 Presiding officers of Der Deutsche Verein are, back row: Greg Pennington, Vice President; Mr. King, sponsor. Second row: Lynn Liston, Treasurer; Roy Kolberg, President; Cheryl Christy, Secretary; Paul Sprung, Student Council representative. 65 Photography Improves As Camera Club Grows Members of the Camera Club are left to right, seated: Karen Russell; Mary Clark, Treasurer; Gary Hathcoat, Vice-President; Allen Hathcoat, Lloyd Argue, President; Albert Lawshea, Secretary; Les Ott, John Sietenstich, and Louise Sietenstich. Standing are: Barb Zandarski, Dick LaVanway, Jim Partington, Jim Kilgore, Daryl Baab, Lee Lemon, Mr. Jachim, sponsor; Carl Johnson, Bob Fischer, Libby Jamssem, Kathy Yost, and Ingrid Disselberger. 66 Aspirants to the teaching profession have a chance to further their knowledge of the field through the Future Teachers of America. Back row: Joyce Wicker, Barb Edwards, Sharon Kesterke, Laurie Franks, Rex Slocum, Charles Allison, Maureen Bedinger, Peg Krause, Roger Odiorne, Kathy Ogonowski. Second row: Vicki Nelson, Carol Baker, Carol Pesek, Susan Rudlaff, Karen Shaff, John Haaht, Carol Coover, Ruth Pearcy, Cindy Christy. Seated are: Paul Wolcott, Student Council representative; Rene Huss, Secretary; Cindy Carlson, Vice President; Diane Klug, Treasurer; Jan Harman, President. The members of the Future Nurses of Americaare, from the back: Pat Toney (Secretary), Susan Eglinsdoerfer, Cheryl Christy (Vice President), Dianne LaVanway (President), Judy Pagel, Lynn Liston (Student Council representative), Judy Ellis, Betty Lausch, Donna Roy (Treasurer), and Marilyn Zech. Seated are: Ruth Moore, Lula Mae Eggelston, Barb Lipkins, Shirley White, Jan Rogers. A newly initiated organization this year is the Future Architects of America. Members are: Bob Storick, President; Carl Johnson, Gary Edwards, Dick Odiorne, Mr. Wilson, sponsor; Robin Layman, Student Council representative; Greg Stover, Dave Karsen, Larry Clayton, and J.C. Owens. Absent are: Tom Disterheft, Vice President, and Mark Jasper, Secretary-Treasurer. Twirlers are clockwise from bottom: Janice Huckabee, Judy McGath, Mary Ellen Kesterke, Anne Bennett, and Sandy Brohman. A T for our A-1 An outstanding performance by the Senior Band--and a well-earned “1” in the district contest. Officers of the band are, at the top: Brett Riggs, Librarian; Greg Pennington, Band Boosters representative. In the second row are: Joyce Evans, Librarian; Nancy Marschke, Vice President; Greg Green, President; Denny Stacey, Secretary-Treasurer; Les LaMarre, Librarian; Sarah Feather, Librarian. Seated is Marilyn Zech, Student Council representative. Pep 3and members are, back row: Mike Moody, Bob Stover, Brett Riggs, Les LaMarre, Randolph Rach, Paul Pantaleo, and Dave Reitz. Seated are: Judy Ellis, Sarah Feather, Sandy Swartz, Joyce Evans, and Lynn Reisig. Members of the Spanish Club are. back row:‘Mike Snyder, Bill Shearer, Connie Christner, Kathy Simon, Tammy Harner, Martha Dick, Ron Schmuhl, Robin Layman. Jack Colvin. Second row: Jesse Ruiz, Karen Hass. Jim Pomeroy, Cindy Carlson. Susie Bilton, Judy Ellis, Nancy Marschke. Carol Gould, Peg Krause, Kathy Ogonowski, Mr. Morales-sponsor. Third row: Gay Dali, JoAnn Rudell, Marcia Halt, Karen Shaff, Sandra Ingram, Kathy LaCombe, Lori Dietrich, Diane Hansen. Bottom row: Jan Morlock, Treasurer: Maureen Bedinger, Student Council Representative; Bruce Prillwitz, President; Sue Dougan, Secretary; Mark Calay, Vice President. Spanish Club Enjoys Active Year 70 Bruce Prillwitz--“El Presidente Librarians e Aggigf The officers of the Library Club are seated from left to right: Pam Leatz, Treasurer; Jan Harman, Vice-President; Sue Hanson, President; Faye Moody, Student Council representative; and Judy Skalla, Secretary. Standing are: Mrs. Krogstad, sponsor, Grace Taylor, Carol Bledsoe, Kay Mercier, Sharon Brakla, Cathy Clayton, Janine Quigley, Carol Horton, Charlene Yost, and Chris Miller. Members of the Girl’s Athletic Association are, first row: Shelia Franks, Vicki Wilson, Mary Ellen Kesterke, Debbie Drucker, Vicki Nelson, Cindy Christy, Miss Crawford. Barb Brown, JoAnn Marschke, Carol Coover, Anne Bennett, Pat Brown, and Marilyn Zech. Second row: Janice Huckabee, Barb Pressler, Diane Arnold, Pat Wilson, Judy McGath, Cindy Wetzel, Rene Huss, Susie Bilton, Gay Dali, Robin Bedinger, Diane Lausman, and Rita Dis-selberger. Third row: Cathy Graham, Sue Spenner, Mary Wooden. Pat Schmidt, Barb Graham, Sandy Ingram, JoAnn Rudell, Lee Ann Roth, Barry Smith, Kathy Allison, Cheryl Christy, and Mary Rindfield. Fourth row: Chris Miller, Sharon Kesterke, Dorothy DeVries, Jan Fortson, Kav Roth, Lu Eggelston, 3arb Lipkins, Sharon Dixon, Carol Lipkins, Ruth Moore, Libby Janssen, and Barb Edwards. Fifth row: Karen Larsen, Laurie Franks, Maureen Bedinger, Nancy Marschke, Sue Dougan, Carol Bledsoe. Kathy Simon, Shirley Johnson. Kathy Berkholz, Carol Gould, Kathy Yost, and Diane Pultz. Sixth row: Karen Hass, Diane Wright, Mardi Arnold, Lynn Liston, Connie Christner, Pat Chastain, Susan Englinsdeerfer, Margaret Augustine, and Jan Morlock. 72 Girlg Enjoy fiporfg Program Officers of the G.A.A. are, bottom row: Miss Crawford, sponsor, and Pat Schmidt. President. In the back row are: Kathy Simon, Secretary; Nancy Marschke, Vice-President; Barry Smith, Treasurer; Marilyn Zech, Activities Director; Sandy Ingram, student council representitive; and Jan Morlock, activities director. V Ray Fulbright Mark Boehm John Jessup Paul Sprung a Greg Green Dave Am merman r Denny Stacey Lee Lemon i Greg Pennington Denny Fox g Rex Slocum Bob Storick • ■ Nick Stemm i Ron Anstiss Randy Pylman Steve Dospoy Gary Rose t Rich Koebel Larry Manry u Jeff Lemon Jesse Ruiz a Mike Manry Bruce Borst Rick Drucker Rich Appelget Ron Archer Teddy Hogue 73 Officers are across: Greg White Greg Stover Dale Hogue Paul Wolcott Sgt.-at-Arms Treasurer Vice-Pres. President Jim Bennink Tom Flagel Jack Wetzel Secretary Student Council Sgt.-at-Arms Choir Strikes Members of the varsity choir are, from the rear: Sharon Brakla, Karen Hass, Jeanine Quigley, Charlene Yost, Rex Slocum, Jerry Aldridge, Steve Spenner, Doug Green, Dave Vandenburg, Gail Horton, Karen Holmes, Pat Mooney. Second row: Karen Walker, Louise Seitenstich, Jan Maddux, Marian Porter, Wilson Shunkwiler, Paul Zelmer, Albert Law-shea, Carol Mooney, Pat Toney, Carol Pesek. Thrid row: Doris Otto, Diane Lozier, Linda Walker, Linda Richter, Judy Dotson, Linda Mosby, Jan Sherburn, Karen Allred, Deanna Shaff. Officers of the varsity choir, standing: Linda Walker, Secretary; Charlene Yost, Librarian; Dave Vandenburg, Vice-President; Jan Maddux, Student Council; Miss Rowe, instructor. Seated are: Linda Richter, Treasurer; Marian Porter, President. 74 A New Note Members of the regular choir are, back row: Rose Card, Carol Horton, Connie Moody, Vicki Clubb, Roxie Airgood, Mary Ann Davis, Ramona Chastain, Shirley Moore, Sue Crit-zer, Ruth Moore. Second row: Janette Turney, Judy Lewis, Sharon Kesterke, Cathy Sill, Larry Manry, Jim Loggains, Carol Lipkins, Dorothy Bolin, Sharon Dixon, Ingrid Dissel-berger. Bottom row: Miss Rowe; instructor, Cindy Christy, Julie Merrill, Barb Zandarski, Zelma Danles, Lee Ann Lundgren, Marlene Greulich, Mildred Franks, Cathy Clayton. Regular choir officers: Sharon Kesterke, Librarian; Marlene Greulich, Secretary; Vicki Clubb, Treasurer; Diana Wyman, President; Jim Loggains, Student Council representative. 75 T H E e p I A N fi N I T I A T E B R A N D N E W D I R E C T 0 R Members are seated, from left to right: Diane LaVanway, Secretary-Treasurer; Joyce Evans, President. Standing are left: John Hoopingarner, Student Council Representative; Center Mr. Cashbaugh, Director; right Bruce Pril-lwitz, Vice-President. 76 Backstage crew does their part for a successful performance. Cathy Sill as Jeannie, Kay Mercier as Joan, Joyce Evans as Agnes Carol, and Bruce Prillwitz as Howard Carol--one of the initial scenes of the first performance. A dress rehearsal briefing by Mr. Cashbaugh, director and sponsor. Berrien Springs Takes Time Out for Ginger 77 PT2A Holds Town-Hall Meeting The panel consisting of Mr. Stover, Mr. King, Mr. Auble, Mr. Sill, and Mr. Stacey wait for the questions to begin at the town-hall meeting. Donna Brunke helps serve refreshments after aP.T.S.A. meeting. Parents and teachers hold a discussion at the town-hall meeting. P.T.S.A. OFFICERS Mrs. Albert Flagel, President Mrs. Lynwood Smith, Teacher Vice-Pres. Mr. Ernest Hathcoat, Father Vice-President Lee Ann Roth, Student Vice-Pres. Mrs. Frank Ewalt, Mother Vice-President Mrs. Delos Drucker, Secretary Mrs. Francis Ammerman, Treasurer Senior NHfi Members Present 1966 Honors Banquet Old and new members, alike, watch as Kathy Brankin lights candle in ceremony. The top ten seniors of 1966 were: first row from left to right, Karol Kesterke, fourth; Betsy Bennett, second; Sharon Weaver, first; Bob Pesek, third; Teri Sink, fifth. Back row from left to right were: Cindy Calay, tied for seventh; Barry Thornburg, ninth; Carol Richter, eighth; Jim Lange, tenth; Grace Morlock, tied for seventh; Mary Lou Ewalt, sixth. Banquet Scenes Valedictorian and Salutatorian; Sharon Weaver and Betsy Bennett. 80 New Members Prepare for New Year CHARACTER Newly inducted members of the National Honor Society are seated, left to right: Pat Schmidt, Uschi Mealier, Diane LaVanway, Inge Bauer, Jean Bedinger, and Sandy McGath. Standing: Wolfgang Scheible, Roy Kolberg, Tom Evans, John Hoopingarner, Barry Thornburg, Greg Green, and Jack Wetzel. CHARACTEP L NATIONAl. S E Vhonop soar This year’s National Honor Society members are seated, left to right: Diane LaVanway, Vice-President; Roy Kolberg, President; Tom Evans, Treasurer. Standing: Greg Green, Student Council Representative; John Hoopingarner, Historian; Pat Schmidt, Secretary; Jack Wetzel, Parliamentarian; and Mrs. Edna Bender, Sponsor. Canoe Staff Students that worked on the Canoe this year were Greg Green, Bruce Prillwitz, Lee Ann Roth, Jan Morlock, Kathy Simon, Mrs. Bonnie Smith, Sponsor, Sue Dougan, and Anne Bennett. Kathy, Jan, Mrs. Smith, and Anne look over past printings of the Canoe to make this year ’s the best of all. With Jan posing, Bruce andGreg practice on improving their photographic abilities. Lee Ann and Sue give a snicker as they go over the Canoe’s ledger (which was no laughing matter). Kathy and Jan are diligently working on their deadlines? 83 Coaches Berrien Springs' coaches, from left to right are: Mr. McNeely, head basketball coach, assistant varsity football, and junior high track, Mr. Phillips, junior varsity football and eighth grade basketball, Mr. Koskuc, junior high football and intramural basketball, Mr. Bowser, head football coach, junior varsity basketball and varsity track, Mr. Taiclet, golf, Mr. Stover, freshman basketball, and Mr. Harrington, assistant junior varsity football and seventh grade basketball. Athletic Council Directs Sports Program t 86 Members of this year’s Athletic Council are from left to right: Mr. Ken McNeely, Mr. Jim Bowser, Mr. Lester Diekema, Mr. Tom Phillips, Mr. Bruce Taiclet, Mr. Conrad Stover, Athletic Director; Mr. Mike Koskuc, and Mr. Eric Harrington. Senior Athletes Jim Bennink Football 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,4 Track 1,2,4 Baseball 3 Dale Hogue Football 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2 87 Track 1,2,3,4 Jack Wetzel Football 1,2,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Track 1,2,3,4 Cross-Country 3 Greg Green Football 1,2,3,4 Basketball 2,4 Golf 2,3,4 Tom Flagel Football 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 89 Paul Sprung Basketball 1,2,4 Golf 3,4 Senior Varsity Athletes Play Final Games Paul Zelmer Football 1,2,3 90 Homecoming . . . Last year's queen, Diana Mann-Zelmer, crowns Homecoming Queen 1967, Dianne LaVan-way, as her court, Tina Maruk, Sue Dougan, Kathy Berkholz, Kathy Allison and crown bearer Michelle Green look on. Floats. . . The Future Homemakers of America “beat” out the other floats for first place with their giant mixer. The German Club float, BeugeNicht auf Mustange, (Don’t Bow to the Mustang), depicts the Swiss, William Tell, resisting to bow to the Berger-meister’s hat. This is the sophomore’s float with Bonnie Garrelts branding a mustang? The Choir showed up with a float of “choraled mustangs. Berrien Springs graduate, Dan Hause, entertains with the other members of the Bondsmen at the Homecoming dance. The Student Council sponsored the Homecoming dance, which turned out to be a big success. Coach Ken McNeely hands the gridiron “jewel” to the Homecoming King of 1967 Dale Hogue. ’ . . . And Thig Wag The Dance J.V. Football Berrien Springs’ J.V. Football members from left to right are, bottom row: Steve Dospoy, Dowen Moody, Mark Stone, Roy Patterson, Bill Baber, Bob Appelget, Frank Baker, Dick Anstiss, Rick Sink, Les Guthrie, Mike Jacob, Ted Hogue, Jim Partington, Doug Flagel, Steve Stemm, and Gene Carrington. Second row: Assistant Coach Eric Harrington, Rick Zelmer, Bob Schadler, A1 Fuller, Paul Pantaleo, Brian Stark, Jeff Brown, Doug Stone, Scott Pylman, Chuck Martin, Carl Fortson and Coach Tom Phillips. Top row: Pat Liston, Doug Stover, Ray Fulbright, Dave Sprung, A1 Floyd, Mike Moody, Russ Evalt, and Denny Rusch. J.V. Cheorloaderg The J.V. Cheerleaders are from left to right: Vicki Nelson, Carol Coover, Anita Shearer, and Carol Pesek. Varsity Football The 3errien Springs’ Varsity Football team for 1966-67 is, bottom row: Bob Stover, Dale Hogue, Rex Slocum, Jim Bennink, Tom Flagel, Jack Wetzel, Greg Green and Greg Pennington. Second row: Bruce Borst, Jim Carrington, NickStemm, John Larson, Jesse Ruiz and Dennis Fox. Third row: Assistant Coach Ken McNeely, Mark Boehm. Paul Zelmer, Mike Manry, Larry Schmidt, John Jessup, Jeff Lemon, Greg White, Rich Appelget and Head Coach Jim Bowser. Top row: Dennis Stacey, Ron Anstiss, Dave Ammerman, Greg Stover, Bob Storick and Brett Riggs. In front is mascot Ike Burgoyne. VARSITY FOOTBALL RESULTS We They Bloomingdale 0 25 Buchanan 7 58 Cassopolis 7 24 Coloma 31 13 Edwardsburg 0 33 Lakeshore 7 26 River Valley 7 25 Brandywine 0 27 X Varsitg Chaerleaders The Varsity Cheerleaders are from left to right: Anne Bennett, Kathy Allison, Tina Maruk, Susie Bilton, and Maureen Bedinger. Several of the girls studied at Camp All-American this summer to improve their skills. This is the Shamrock football team for 1966. They are shown here coming onto the field before the Homecoming game as the high school band cheers them on with our fight song. John Jessup prepares to toss a pass as the front wall does a good job of pass protection and blocking. 99 Frofih Stage Repeat Performance Freshman team members are from left to right, bottom row: David Kugler, Mgr., Gary Hathcoat, Doug Flagel, Doug Stover, Steve Stemm, Dennis Rusch, Pepper Colvin, Russ Ewalt, Dennis Dilley, and Coach Con Stover. Top row: Craig Metz, Warren Toney, Mike Moody, Doug Wire, Ralph DeVries, Doug Stone, Bob Appelget, Jim Young, and Scott Hansen. RESULTS W T Lakeshore 59 55 Buchanan 54 31 Bridgman 65 49 Cassopolis 49 51 Coloma 67 32 Edwardsburg 71 69 Bridgman 64 46 Lakeshore 59 50 Lakeshore 72 70 River Valley 61 43 Cassopolis 67 62 Edwardsburg 55 39 River Valley 38 69 Brandywine 33 61 100 Tournament games Freshman Cheerleaders Form Victory Cheer The Freshman Cheerleaders are, in front, Sandi Brohman, and in back, from left to right, Diane Hansen, Pat Wilson and Diana Arnold. 101 J.V. BagkQtball Junior Varsity Basketball players from left to right are: Jeff Lemon, Rich Koebel, Nick Stemm, Dave Whitney, Bob Schadler, Ray Fulbright, Mike Tinker, Jimmy Ruiz, and Larry Manry. In front are manager Ted Hogue and Coach James Bowser. J.V. Scores W T Lakeshore 49 59 Buchanan 37 49 Cassopolis 49 50 Michigan City St. Mary’s 51 34 Coloma 41 50 New Carlisle 43 55 Edwardsburg 44 66 Lakeshore 49 85 Eau Claire 49 67 River Valley 51 53 Cassopolis 54 72 Bangor 40 53 Coloma 48 46 Edwardsburg 51 82 River Valley 42 55 Brandywine 69 70 Brandywine 82 66 102 J.V. Cheerleaders J. V. Cheerleaders from left to right are, Carol Pesek, Anita Shearer, Carol Coover, and Vicki Nelson. 103 Varsity Cheerleaders and Coaches Lead School Spirit to an All-time High The Varsity Cheerleaders from left to right are: Maureen Bedinger, Kathy Allison, Tina Maruk, Anne Bennett, and Sue Btlton. W T Lakeshore 58 69 Buchanan 51 69 Cassopolis 85 84 Michigan City St. Mary’s 66 87 New Carlisle 63 74 Edwardsburg 67 70 Lakeshore 65 80 Eau Claire 55 53 Cassopolis 53 77 Coloma 95 86 Bangor 81 90 Edwardsburg 54 75 River Valley 47 74 Brandywine 66 67 Brandywine 67 Tournament Games 76 Edwardsburg 52 48 River Valley 51 57 104 Varsity Basketball Varsity basketball players from left to right: BobStorick, Jim Bennink, Greg Green, Scott Boehm, Mark Boehm, Paul Sprung, Jack Colvin, Jim Maier, John Jessup, Dave Ammer-man, Denny Fox, Tom Flagel, Jack Wetzel, and Mr. Ken McNeely, coach. Paul Sprung and Jack Colvin battle Jim Bennink flies in for an easy lay-up. for the rebound. Stubborn Shamrocks Battle Paul Sprung is up and under the basket for a lay-up. Paul Sprung attempts to deflect a River Valley pass. Shamrocks scramble for a blocked shot. Their Way To District Finals Jack Colvin reaches high above River Valley player to snag rebound. Coach Ken McNeely gets a “ride’’after upset victory over Edwardsburg. Members of the 1966 Berrien Springs High School track team are first row: left to right; John Wetzel, Rick Drucker. Steve Dospoy, Mike Manry, Paul Zelmer Randy Pylman, Jesse Ruiz, Jim Ruiz, Ron Anstiss, Jeff Lemon, Nick Stemm, Gary Rose, Jim Kilgore, and Dick Anstiss. Second row: Jack Wetzel, Lee Lemon, Denny Dobbins, Dave Ammer-man, Bob Stover. Lloyd Argue, Ray Fulbright, BobSchadler, Scott Boehm, Jerry Harwood, Dennis Stacey, Gerald Shafer, Andy Layman, Dale Hogue, and Greg Stover. Varsity Track 108 TRACK MEET RESULTS We They New Troy 70 39 Buchanan 35 44 Brandywine 35 58 Cassopolis 42 67 Hartford 30 79 Cassopolis 38-1 2 67-1 2 Lakeshore 38-1 2 31 Brandywine 35 61-1 2 Coloma 35 40-1 2 Buchanan 35 74 Coloma 52 52 Jack Wetzel and Jim Kilgore clear the first hurdle in a race against the clock. Jack was the conference high hurdles’ champion. Lettermen of the track team were: John Wetzel Mike Dobbins Randy Pylman Jack Wetzel Dave Ammerman Mike Manry Gary Rose Jesse Ruiz Greg Stover Steve Dospoy Dennis Fox Ray Fulbright Jeff Lemon Larry Manry Jim Ruiz 109 Mike Dobbins was Berrien’s top shot putter last year. His best effort was thirty-seven feet. Mike also proved to be very efficient as the “morale” leader. m 5«W «=r «kVr m P - Members of the 1966 Berrien Springs High School baseball team are first row; left to right: Bill Greulich, Greg White, Rich Koebel, Barry Thornburg, Tom Flagel, Allen Shem-barger, Rich Appelget. Second row: Jim Bennink, John Jessup, Robin Layman, Tim Porter, Mr. Tom Phillips; coach, Roger Kesterke, John Floyd, Mike Eppic, and Dave Flagel. Varsity Baseball BASEBALL RESULTS W T Buchanan 11 4 Watervliet 0 1 Lakeshore 0 2 Buchanan 2 10 Brandywine 4 12 Cassopolis 6 8 Watervliet 7 2 Brandywine 5 3 Coloma 5 2 Coloma 3 7 Lakeshore 0 7 Rich Appelget, one of Berrien's starting pit chers, prepares to release his fastball. Shamrock Coach Phillips points out a small flaw in Dave Flagel’s batting style. A minute error in form can make a big difference in the production of hits. Golf Team Places Second In Conference 1966 team members are, front: Greg Green, Phil Fisk. Ron Rudlaff, Coach Bruce Taiclet. Jim Partington. Doug Feather. Back row: Warren Hand. Greg Pennington, Bob Pesek. Jim Lange, Jack Colvin, Paul Wolcott, Mark Jasper, Paul Sprung and Les Schmidt. These three seniors formed the backbone of the team. Phil Fisk and 3ob Pesek watch as Warren Hand prepares to tee off. MEET RESULTS We They Brandywine 184 191 Eau Claire 164 205 Bridgman 165 160 Lakeshore 167 177 Edwardsburg 166 195 Cassopolis 191 195 Buchanan 362 324 Cassopolis 356 385 Brandywine 371 351 Lakeshore 348 385 Brandywine 192 188 Coloma 192 240 Bridgman 177 181 Buchanan 182 168 Coloma 157 165 Edwardsburg 361 397 Couples enjoy dancing to an orchestra at a very successful prom. First couples to arrive begin to dance. Dancing, Dining, Dreaming Jesse Ruiz and Judy McGatli serve refreshments to Dick Kingsafer and his date. Go With Prom Night Everyone is all smiles as they pause between dances. Couples enjoy the music and wonderful atmosphere as they dance. Graduation Caps” The 1966 School Year i RV JE SEC Betsy Bennett delivers the opening address at the graduation ceremony Escorts Tom Flagel and Judy Pagel conduct the seniors to their seats. Soniors gag Mike Manry prepares to assist Teri Sink. Carol Coover distributes the roses. Farewell to B. 2.H. 2. A proud valedictorian. A word from the salutatorian. Open mouth--insert foot. The band is really scraping the bottom for a director this year. I didn’t know we had an African Exchange Student this year! Attendance records set an all-time low this year. 125 •I think you’re ready, boys—THIS is a foot ball.” : And then on Tuesday we ll both give our 1,000 point tests.’ 127 “Hey hey, We’re the Monkeys!” 131 David Dennis Berkholz (1945-1967) In Memorium John Thomas Wetzel (1947-1967) “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” Life became just a little more real to us this year at Berrien Springs High School. We experienced an act of life that one can not learn from a book. Taken from us this year were two recent graduates of our school--David Berkholz, 1963, and John Wetzel, 1966.They had studied, played, and worked with us in past years. They left us while serving their country in Viet Nam. They serve as a symbol of many of our alumni who also proudly represent us. They honored us; we honor them. 132 The Pampe reef JZ-acTij Beautij Salon 113 W. Ferry 47-3-6311 Betty Porter Pauline Loggains Congratulations to the Class of 1967 from gour STUDENT COUNCIL To the Students of Berrien Springs High School Compliments on your past accomplishments and sincere best wishes for success in the future. (3 JDC Premier Zinc Die Catting Aluminum Die Catting Light Machining TOOL f DIE CAST CORPORATION Berrien Sprlngr, Michigan Best of Luck and 134 Future Success to the Seniors of 1967 from the Canoe Staff BERRIEN SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL Administration School Board Superintendent High School Principal Jr. High School Principal Grade School Principal Lee F. Auble Lester Diekema Robert B. Sill Carl Guettler Lad Stacey Peter Rudell ............. Dr. Delos Drucker Ray Hass ............ Dr. Frederick E. J. Harder George Bennett Dr. Weldon Cooke President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Trustee Trustee Trustee Our Aim-To help students to do better those desirable things which they will do in later life. A Well Rounded Program For All Make Berrien Springs Your School Accredited Sjnce 1913 The front entrance to the newly-constructed Later Elementary School YOUR NEWSPAPER... ( TAKES YOU THERE ...EVERYWHERE ...EVERY DAY! No magic carpet could whisk you and your family so many places in a single day! Your newspaper takes you all over the wide world and even to outer space, as a regular occurrence, in every issue. Action wire-photos and local shots help you quick-scan the latest happenings... vivid word pictures let you study in depth the events that interest you. It’s all there... the human oddities, general interest articles... the columnists, the editorials, for you to enjoy, to inform you... at your fingertips, in a form you can refer to later. The pages of your newspaper whirl shoppers all over the local marketplace, keep your buying dollar on top of the timely best buys. It presents you with a galaxy of entertainment features: Sports, theatre, homemaker hints, the crossword, the comics. The American Free Press makes us the best-informed citizenry in the world. It’s ... YOUR PASSPORT TO EVERYWHERE... THE HERALD'PKESS DGyS SPRUNG CHEVROLET Berrien Springs Michigan helaine's The Spinning Wheel LVERYTH I N G FDR THE KNITTER • DOWNTOWN 74-76 West Main IB4 PIPESTONE STREET BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN Frcc Knitting Instructions Benton Harbor, Michigan • SOUTH Fairplain Plaza Mall SCHOOL SUPPLIES Car Ferry Filler Papers Books Drafting Instruments - Triangles - Scales All Kinds of Binders Typewriters - Typing Supplies - Repairs Scrap Books - Photo Albums Art Supplies - Guitar Strings - Diaries STATIONERY CENTER under the yellow awning 105 E. Front St. Buchanan Ph. OX 5-3581 WA. 5-6211 Tasty. Pure Beef Hamburgers Hot Dogs — Chili Dogs Hot Fish Sandwiches Cheese Burgers Golden Brown Idaho Fries Thiele, Smooth Shakes ;oke — Orange — Root Beer Coffee — Hot Choc. — Milk FAIRPLAIN PLAZA ROWLEY’S BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1967 Shoes of Character for the Family 156 E. Main Benton Harbor, Michigan PORTER'S 315 State Street St. Joseph, Michigan BARBER SHOP Poll-Parrot for children Miss Wonderful for ladies Rand for men ADENT’S BRIDAL SHOP Pmonc ga 9-5622 ,—UHf RfAgt «LI«fTf ULU |j RT. 2, BOX 66A ROYAL MOTEL RESTAURANT 3A miles South of 1-94 Exit 27 U.S. 23 FIT FDR A KIND l a Mi. South or 1-94 Exit 27 on 28 Corner U. S. 31 33 429-5881 Compliments of SCHRADER’S SUPER MARKET 109 Mars Street Berrien Springs Michigan CHIRK EQUIPMENT Building and marketing rugged equipment to move the raw materials and goods of the free world is the business of . . . CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANY Clark plants are located in the heart of Michigan: BUCHANAN BENTON HARBOR BATTLE CREEK JACKSON AND NILES For a brochure that describes the complete range of Clark activities write PERSONNEL” Clark Equipment Company mo Buchanan, Michigan Compliments of the BUCHANAN CO-OPS, INC. 122 Days Avenue BUCHANAN, MICHIGAN THE FABRIC SHOPPE DRESS FABRICS, DRAPERY CARPETING Downtown OX 5-6823 112 Water Street Complete Line of Home and Farm Supplies Benton, Harbor, Michigan • HOBBIES • TOYS-GIFTS • OFFICE SUPPLIES • TYPEWRITERS • BOOKS-BIBLES 2 Great Stores RICHARDSON’S OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. 169 E. Main Street, Benton Harbor Telephone 925-2101 to Serve You Main Store “Everything for the Office-Many Things for the Home” ANDY'S RACEWAYS Scale Model Racing Downtown Niles ST. JOE OFFICE SUPPLY CO. 312 State St.-St. Joseph Telephone 983-2001 The Employees of the CORPORATION Extend Best Wishes and Congratulations to the BERRIEN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Graduating Class of 1967 CONTINUED EDUCATION WILL AID YOU IN ACHIEVING THE GOAL YOU SET FOR YOURSELF IN LIFE . . . WELCO ELECTRIC Corporation BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN GR 3-4291 Vour Community Health Center SCHUG WALGREEN AGENCY DRUG STORE Service for the Sick” Phone GR 1-4611 BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN BARNHART'S FLOWER BASKET 1417 Niles Avenue PARMALEE STORE Compliments of AUDIO SERVICES NILES HOME OWNED 107 E. Ferry Street DEPARTMENT STORE 219-221 East Main Niles Berrien Spring, Michigan Phone 471-7719 Appliances, Radio, T.V., Music Instruments Beaver Brand Fertilizer GREEN'S LOCKER PLANT Always at Your Service GReenleaf 1-7121 Berrien Springs, Michigan EAU CLAIRE FRUIT EXCHANGE HO 1-4571 Sinitty's I)-X Service 24 Hour Wrecker Service Service Calls — Motor Tune Up Greasing — Accessories Mechanical Work GOODYEAR PRODUCTS Magazines, Pocket size books (novels, classics, and educational), and newspapers Johnson's News Lobby Phone 471-7917-If no answer Call GR 3-1391 Berrien Springs, Michigan 109 North Main 471-5221 Berrien Springs, Michigan Evans Agricultural Services, Inc. International Dealership BEST WISHES FROM HINCHMAN STORE Groceries, Spray Materials, Fertilizer GReenleaf 1-3831 (receiving station) R G ORCHARDS Roy D. Prillwitz Glenn E. Prillwitz GReenleaf 3-3011 (store) Route 1, Berrien Center, Mich. Berrien Springs GEORGE SMITH CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ’67 WELDING SHOP A great goal has just been achieved Now we go for one more Weakley’s Barber Shop Berrien Springs, Michigan 109 W. Ferry Berrien Springs. Mich. Ph. 473-5403 (We need your head in our business) CONGRATULATIONS FROM THESE TWO FINE STORES MAYFAIR SHOPPE Lovely Things for Ladies PAUL'S TOGGERY For Men and Boys NILES, MICHIGAN Success comes in cans Failure comes in can't -Fred Seeley V-M CORPORATION Benton Harbor, Michigan McLAUCHLIN FUNERAL HOME 210 North Main FUNERAL DIRECTORS Marcus A. McLauchlin Howard E. McLauchlin Ray Griner THE JOURNAL-ERA PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS 111 West Ferry Street Berrien Springs, Michigan PHONE 473-5213 Berrien Springs, Michigan 'Serving Berrien County PRODUCER’S CREAMERY Thayer Paper Company CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1967 Supplying you with a complete line of Grade “A” Dairy Products Benton Harbor, Michigan Phone 927-3114 WHOLESALE PAPER AND JANITOR SUPPLIES Telephone WA 5-0633 Benton Harbor, Michiaan Everything in Music KNIEBES MUSIC MART 418 State Street-Phone 3-1872 St. Joseph, Michigan RANITA SHOPPE Fashion Center of Berrien Springs Ladies and Children's Wear Accessories Gift Items and Linens 103 E. Ferry Street Kesterke'es 66 Garage W. Ferry Street Shawnee Road Radiator Service General Repair - WRECKER - Phone GR 3-2211 BERRIEN COLD STORAGE COMPANY WILLSON TRUE Berrien Best Brand VALLE HARDWARE PACKERS and SHIPPERS QUALITY FRUIT Berrien Springs Service to the Community Phone GR 1-5311 701 North Main GR 3-6041 Berrien Springs, Michigan CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIORS Complete Layettes “For Extra Special Babies Just Like Yours ALLRED-MAYHEW Funeral Home 212 So. Main Street Berrien Springs, Michigan Funeral Directing and Ambulance Service Girls Sizes 3-14 Boys to Size 12 Open 9 to 5:30 doily Friday 'til 8:30 TV J U V ENjjj s H 215 E. Main MU 3-0091 Niles, Michigan Veatti) DAIRY A COMPLETE LINE OF QUALITY DAIRY FOODS KEN'S STANDARD SERVICE Corner of Cass Ferry Berrien Springs, Michigan WETZEL TELEVISION Your RCA Victor Dealer 617 Broad Street St. Joseph, Michigan Phone YUkon 3-5971 Compliments of OLLIE'S AND OLLIE'S ANNEX ROTI ROTI FOOTWEAR St. Joseph's Leading Women's Children's Shops — are happy to Fit Comes First announce our newest addition 209 E. Front Street Heritage Shop BUCHANAN, MICHIGAN Complete Menswear Downtown St. Joseph 983-7191 PLAZA FABRICS DRAPERY, CARPETING AND DRESS FABRICS 1845 Fairplain Plaza Benton Harbor, Michigan CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE SULLIVAN BROTHERS Operating GAMBLES Hardware — Sporting Goods Appliances BUCHANAN, MICHIGAN Henry's Home Bakery A Complete Line of Bread - Cookies - Doughnuts - Rolls Danish Sweet Goods and Coffee Cakes Birthday and Wedding Cakes on Order 105 N. Main Berrien Springs Telephone: GReenleaf 1-591 I ART’S REXALL DRUG BUCHANAN, MICHIGAN PRESCRIPTIONS Secundum ARTum BUCHA y J PRODUCTS Mg n of National sta(3P flof aotty ity NATIONAL ' ft N OAR D ] f ANY , Drop Forgings Buchanan. Michigan 49107 Telephone 695-3836 Area 616 Berrien Springs Co-op Fruit Association Fertilizers, Spray Material, and Fruit Packing Phone 47 1-7711 Berrien Springs, Michigan WISNER'S SUPER DRUG 802 E. Front St., Buchanan, Mich. SKYLINE PLAZA Phone OX 5-3511 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE Farm Owners, Home Owners, Auto, Fire, Life Retirement Plans, Annuities Professional Estate Planning Service George Lord George Shafer 471-4221 471-7800 Berrien Springs, Michigan GOOD LUCK SENIORS! AMERICAN AND VW AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Serving the Community for Good Health RAY CLARK FORD, INC. Berrien County’s FORD CENTER Berrien Springs GR 3-4681 WHETSTONE'S GARAGE WATSON'S JEWELRY STORE Phone OX 5-6261 258 East Front Buchanan, Michigan Orange Blossom Diamond Rings Longines - Wittnauer - Hamilton Bulova Watches OPEN EVENINGS CARL'S JEWELRY STORE 202 E. Main St. Niles, Mich. Dial MU 3-1686 Franchised Jeweler for LO N G I N E S The World's Most Honored Watch WITTNAUER Distinguished Companion to Longines Phone: 926-8113 The Fabric Shopp e 1' aiional eauty C- allege, — nc. Drapery, Carpeting and Dress Fabrics 161 Pipestone Benton Harbor All Lines of Beauty Culture 112 Water Street Benton Harbor, Michigan MI-LADY’S SHOPPE Twin City Embroidery Athletic Lettering—Felt Chenille Award letters and emblems Foundations, Lingerie, Hosiery, and Accessories Award ribbons and leather engraving Trophies — Engraving Bowling Shirts and blouses Plain and lettered sweatshirts “For your Lovely Things” Benton Harbor, Michigan Mar-Tex flock processing Varsity jackets and sweaters WAInut 5-3719 194 Pipestone Benton Harbor, Michigan 0 initjviil tt! it! tints ! 56 Wall Street Benton Harbor HILL TOP OIL COMPANY WESTERN UNION Alfred Bender GR 3-5721 BERRIEN SPRINGS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1967 Your friends at Michigan Bell hope that the many years ahead are good to you. And whether you’re thinking of a career right now, or waiting until you've completed college, we are always interested in young people who would take pride and satisfaction in helping to bring our customers ever-improving telephone service. MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY An equal opportunity employer LINDT AGENCY 105 W. Ferry Street Berrien Springs, Michigan Phone GR 3-4041 Eau Claire ART PAUL THOMPSON' S Lumber Co. Supermarket, Inc. Eau Claire Lumber Co Call 461-4181 for Baroda Buchanan, Michigan QUALITY MEATS GROCERIES BEER WINE TO GO one-stop building service Open Seven Days a Week 8:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m. Jo Dee's KRAUSE'S LADIES MISSES APPAREL 109 EAST FRONT STREET BUCHANAN, MICH. PHARMACY Prescriptions Cosmetics HUBERT MEAD Gifts Standard Oil Company Agent Greeting Cards BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN Party Supplies COMPLIMENTS ELY HARDWARE Berrien Springs, Michigan Whetstone’s HI WAY STATION GAS FOR LESS Locally Owned and Operated CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1967 LOWELL O. SWEM RICHARD L. SWEM B. LEROY SWEM E. J. Stover -Arthur D. Wagner SWEM FUNERAL HOME Post 85 American Legion Berrien Springs 301 W. Front 0X 5-6881 AMBULANCE SERVICE Buchanan, Michigan Our Thanks To . . . Our cooperative teachers when we interrupted their classes. . .Mrs. Bender who put up with us in her room every day. . . Bob Burgoyne and Jim Bennink for the excellent cover design and art work. . .Mrs. Laube for the loan of her art students. . .Caruso Studios for their creative photography . . . Mrs. McConaghy for allowing us to annoy her almost every day . . . Mr. Guettler for surrending the band to be photographed the all-important week of homecoming. . . Our parents who loaned us their cars to allow us to drive all over Southwestern Michigan to sell advertisements . . . Mrs. Holben for all her advice from previous experience. . .Mr. Marshall, our representative, for all his wise counsel. . .and you, the students and faculty of Berrien Springs High School, for supplying the action which makes up the contents of this 1967 CANOE.