Birch Run High School - Panther Tales Yearbook (Birch Run, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1981 volume:

SIGNS By Neil Diamond Signi that buXn tike, ihooting staxs That pan acxoss the nighttime ikies They xeach out in theix mystic language Fox ub to Head between the tines Some axe boxn who would deiy them Othexs stilt who would deny them Signs Signs like moments hung suspended Echoes Just beneath the heaxt Speak in voices halfi xemembexed And halfi xemembexed, play theix paxt Signs that come as we lay sleeping Lefit behind ox oux keeping Signs Sail along Sail along the xeefis and the coves Inside youx soul Sail along Sail along in seaxch oi a Stax That you can hold And we jouxney i[ax To whexe that Stax may lead to Signs that whispex in the dxeams 01 sailoxs and oi xivex queens paupexs and ofi men with means It all depends on how ii xeads And some axe boxn to nevex need them Othexs still who nevex xead them Signs Sail along Sail along the xeefis and the coves Inside youx soul Sail along Sail along in seaxch oi a stax That you can hold And we jouxney iax To whexe that stax may lead to Some axe boxn to nevex need them Othexs still who nevex xead them Signs Copyxight (c) 1976 STONEBRIVGE MUSIC All nights xesexved. Used by penmission. Intexnational Copyxight Secuxed. LOOK OUT WORLD, TABLE OF CONTENTS Opening ................... Seniors ................... Underclassmen ............. Clubs and Activities . . . Music and the Arts . . . . Sports .................... Faculty ................... Advertising ............... Closing ................... 2 HERE WE COME! Clockwise: Wendy Klein, Nancy Van Ness and Erin Street showing off their spirit and friendship. Dee Ann Duby discovers she is late for class. Mary Belanger showing us the proper way to throw a football. Mike Muegge, Scott Smith, Dan Schreiber and Fred Port take lunch hour to relax in Senior Corner. Sophomore Class shows their spirit at one of the Pep Assemblies. 3 HARD WORK Clockwise: The Freshman float Marma- duke chewing up a Cardinal. Kelly Mastez and Tom Mott helping with the Senior float. Broom Hilda stirring her brew prepared by the Sophomores. Seniors Rose Nielsen and Linda Trinklein fluffing flowers at one of the many flower making parties. A finished pr ject for the Seniors their space ship from Star Wars. Juniors float Dennise the Menace shooting the Cardinals. Randy Wheatley and Jeff Benham working on the Juniors float. PAYS OFF. WAo n ? This year's float theme was “Comic Strips . Each class was given two weeks to finish their float. Sept. 21 until Oct. 3. The winner was chosen at half- time of the Homecoming football game Oct. 3. (See page 3-9.) C, Where Has Clockwise: Doug Periard on the drums, Steve Juillett on the keyboard, and Keith Poineau sing- ing Don't Try Sui- cide . At one of the Pep Assemblies. Lisa McQuarters and Cindy Gibson. The Cheerleaders and the Pom Pon Squad for the first time preform together. Phil Periard, Doug Periard, and Mike Haley showing their spirit on Hat Day of Spirit Week. Steve Clore, Vince May, and Steve Morris playing Let's Go Blue for the Spirit Jug. Miss Kurtz also showing off her hat for Hat Day. Gone? Why aren't there more Pep Assemblies is the question alot of students ask. The main reason is because of lack of participation. Out of approximately 800 students, barely 200 show up for the few assemblies we do have and the ones who do come want to leave early. Do we have to lock the gym doors until it's time to leave? In 1978 Pep Assemblies were only for the Cheerleaders, Pep Club members and Ball Players. They decided that the team needed more spirit. Also, the lack of students for spirit week has been greatly increasing. While the Teachers become more involved the students become less involved. Now even the Band and Chorus concerts have been taken away. Pep Assemblies, Band Concerts, and other professional assemblies are a privilege. When the Student Body fails to participate they are cancelled. The more we participate the more we can participate in. ? Homecoming Spirits Not In the climate controlled comfort of the gymnasium the cheerleaders pumped loads of spirit into tne student body at our annual homecoming pep assembly featuring their ver- sion of Hee Haw . The first annual Spirit Jug was taken away by the juniors. Because of the winter-like weather the band could not perform for the pre-game or half-time shows, but managed to endure the almost unbear- able conditions of the parade. Pom pon Squad entertained the homecoming audience dur- ing pre-game with their rou- tirae to Funkytown . Half-time started with our yearly float contest. This year the theme was Comic Stripes . The Seniors chose Star Wars with the theme Panthers Strike Back . Den- nis the Menace was selected by the Juniors with their motto Don't Menace Us . The Sophomores chose Broom Hilda with the motto Stir 'Em Up . Marmaduke was selected by the freshman with the saying Eat Em Up . The floats were judged on appropriateness of the theme, originality of thought, com- pleteness, and care in work- manship. When scores were tallied the class of 1983 won the Float Jug. Another special event that takes place during half-time is the crowning of the Home- coming Queen. This years court consisted of Mary Sweers and Fred Port; Lisa Poineau and Steve Clore; Rose Nielsen and Mike Foy; Jo Ann Remender Dampened By Rain • • • and Todd Tanner; and Gail Spear and Todd Senyko. Chosen by the students of Birch Run High for their Home- coming Queen......Jo Ann Remen- der. She was crowned by the 1979 Queen, Carolyn Trinklein. Clouding the homecoming festivities was the Panther's loss to the Millington Card- inals, 7-0. To end a very memorable home- coming was the annual home- coming dance organized by the Student Council. The music was provided by Sounds, Good Productions. Top: Left; Homecoming Queen Jo Ann Remender. Right; Queen Jo Ann and court; Mary Sweers, Rose Nielsen, Lisa Poineau and Gail Spear. Bottom: Left; Football team gets ready for Homecoming game. Right; Sophomores celebrating Float Jug victory. Yearbook is not just Yearbook ia a chal- lenge, a lot of hard work, and a good learn- ing experience. We put in hours of our own spare time making pic- tures, writing copy and designing layouts just to meet our dead lines We raised money selling products and advertis- ing. We try our best to make your high school yearbook very memorable and differ- ent each year. Clockwise: Mary Jane Farr and Tracy Kracko lay- out a two page spread. Laura Leppien gives the camera a big bright smile. Bob Hembling working hard to meet his deadline. Brian Vanderlip design- ing advertising layouts. 10 Yearbook staff: Stand- ing: Ms. Davis - Advisor, Tina Cramer - Assistant Public Relations Manager and underclassman section, Debbie Earley - Assistant Photo Editor and faculty section, Kris Beach - Copy and Layout Editor and senior section, Paul Fogal - Darkroom Editor and advertising section, Chris Taylor - Assistant Circu- lations Manager and clubs and activities section, Dan Krisler - Assistant Promotions Manager and sports section, Heather McCray - Circulations Manager and underclassman section, Terri Lienau - Photo Editor and sports section. Sitting: Teresa Blaney - Editor and seniors, Michelle Hensel - Advertising Manager and clubs and activities sec- tion, Tracy Kracko - Busi- ness Manager and opening and closing sections, Mary Jane Farr - Public Rela- tions Manager and opening and closing sections, Laura Leppien - Records Manager and Music and the Arts section. Paul Fogal laying out pages for advertising. another easy credit! COLOR ILLUMINATES FALL ACTIVITIES. Clockwise: A new addition to our band this year is the Flag Girls, pictured here Michelle Hensel, Denise Hensel, Kim McCormack and Rhoda Judd preparing for a football game. Next: Nancy Van Ness and Lisa Poineau dressing up for sex - change day during spirit week. Top: Our Panther Defense tries to hold back the Millington Cardnals at our Home- coming game. Middle: Our Cheer- leaders try to pep up the homecoming crowd. Bottom right: This year our new Panther mascot is John Jerred. Bottom middle: Our Clarinets entertain the crowd at half- time with their dance to Sweet, Sweet Smile . Bottom left: Brad Knoll and Jason Yetsvich, during pre- game, showing off the bands new uniforms. Clockwise: Mike Tanner plays his guitar for a Pep Assembly. The football team imitating the girls on the TV show Hee Haw also for a Pep Assembly. Lisa Poineau gives us one of her Panther smiles. Julie Ruppel and Tracy Southward selling Mums for Homecoming. 1 1 ✓ ' The SenioK Cla o iceA fiom lefat to flight axe- Katij Maxtinu , Txea uxex; Gfieg Vavi , Vice Pxeiident; Li a Poineau, Pxe ident; and Roxanne Louchafit, Secxe- Safiah Atkin Saxah MaAianna Aho M afiianna Dawn Elizabeth. Blackett Twilite Scott Michael Blitton Scott Kimbetly Sue Biigg-b Kimmy-Sue-Sue Robeit BKeitel Bob Steven Lee Clotte Steve Tiacy Lynne Click Lily Clickei Telly Ann Button Tab Tori Rum ell Co mad. Roach Maiy Ann Coopei Poopei Donald Kenneth Com tock Loli TcAeAa Lynn Ctane TwO. Dawn Matte Pet iamnct Ctccfee Pee Anna Pubi Pee Ann SanbaAa Cuaw ond BaAb Jf Rayna Jean Dl ln UcndLLe ShaAon Matxe Fatt ShaAon GnegoAy A. Pav-tA Gteg f Chulitine Matte Pt)5i5tn Inky Ann DeKatita. Ann ytd IveXte Dawn Dowdy VeXt Rttan Lee Gnim Gnimaci Banbana Gnant 8anb Timothy L. Gnabou) Liiai' ChniAtina Manganit Hanp t Linda Ann Hinn Hin bznt Je.U'1 et S. Hinny Kimbinlli Ann Katzinbmgin Launa Matte J kel JoAiph JamiA Jinik Launii Joe ViboAa Manganit Hudick Kelly Mante MaeAtaz Kelly Annette Mantinez Uettie-Pooh Roxanne Kay Louchant Foxy Roxy Shawn Lonangen. 'Shawndna Loui e1 Vanny William Matthe Floyd W. Matzfce Floyd Catherine A M antinuA Launie Mae Ma tey Launie Loni Ann McQuanteAA Lonl Mac Linda Cano I McCabe Elephant Jokei Thomas M. Mott Tom Michele Rae Matzhe Chelc Judith Ann Mye is Judy M vik Newvine M OAk MaAk E. Nichols Nichols Thomas Lee Hunson Tom Elizabeth Jean Novess Maavin Nichols Moav Rose Nielsen Hosen. Joseph John NickeAson Michele Masiie Pavlicek Mitch Man.y Beth Novess Mcuiy Sandie PanfUtt PHJUtt )iane PougiaA Pee L-C a Nadine PaedAick R. Gene Quackenbu h PeniaAd Poineau PoAt III Gene 'p. P. PeAiaAd PoinuXA Powntom AlecUa L. Raquepau) Pianna Lynne Rackie Ra.que.pau) TamaAa Lynn ReikotMky Tammy LeAnne Lynne ReinhaAdt leAnna LeAnna Vanna MiAheLte Anne ReiA Shettie JoAnn L. RemendeA Pavia A. Reppuhn Sr JV : ALLce Ann RevetX AC Jacqueline J. Smith Jackie Blue' Pamela Sue ShifiteA Stacey Lee Slavik Pam Stacey Donald Smith BaAney Pamula EaAne teen Leon Scott Smith LoAi Sue Smith Matt Joseph SuUtalski Gait Elizabeth KathAyn Kay SpAoul MoAt Ann SweeAA MichaeZ Kev-tn TanneA Mike. ChaAleA J. TayloA ChaAlie JameA V. TobiaA Jin Linda MaAie TninkZein TfUnk Pam WalieAA Pam Philip Ray WheeZeA Googe.n Tkomai A. W-ULLait14 J . Vlctofuja. Lynn Wofidm KaAleen Kay Ann Zii leA Coa Catherine Anne ZueZLLg Caz Ma u ZoAom ki Many Lou Above: Bob Sop- eA doing hii home- uooAk. Fan. left: TeAhj. LLenau [left and Mtihelle Reii ihaAing a becxet. Le t: Vee Vuby widely awakened. WHO’S WHO The 1981 Who's Who were chosen by the Senior Class. They were picked randomly by each senior, who placed a name next to the title given on a ballot. After the votes were counted, these people were elected to represent the Senior Class. Student $ Union Opposite page, top (L to ■ R) Class Artist - CoAoZ LetteAman, Best Boy Dancer - Matt Switatiki, Best Girl Dancer - Vawn VeAharmeA. Opposite page, bottom (L to R) Most Likely to Succeed - Ketiy Bodway, Teacher's Pet- Cathy ItieJUULg, Most Gullible - LeAnne ReinhaAdt, Most Hard to Convince - Linda McCabe., and Bookworm - KAii Beach. This page, top left (L to R) Class Lover and Best Casual Dressed - MaAk Voting, Best Looking Girl - JoAnn RenendeA, Best Looking Boy - FAed ?OAt. Top right Late for Everything - LoaL McQuaAteAi (who appears by herself because she was late for the picture). Left ( L to R) Best Athletic Boy - Todd TanneA, Best Athletic Girl - Jackie Smith, Best Athletic Boy - Voug PeAiaAd. WHO ARE YOU Right ( L to R) Best Girl's Physique - GatZ. Speast, Best Boy's Physique - Todd TanneA. Far right (L to R) Best Dressed Boy - M-eke Toy, Best Dressed Girl - Judy Myesti. Bottom (L to R) Jolliest Person - Hasty Ann Coopest, Class Comic - Steve JuZt- tett, Most Flirtacious - Hasty SvoeesK . Bottom right (L to R) Shyest Person - VenuA Wheaton, Class Musician - LauSta Lepplen, Most Talkative - Bob BsteXleSt. Missing: Most Watchable Walk - John Vavid. Foreign Exchange Students FauAto Ramlnez - Ecuador JoAe Sa.ndou.al - Mexico MlAAlng: Ctumene Bnllo - Brazil Michael Muegge - Germany Hltoko Fukula - Japan Manlanna Aho - Finland Seniors in Action UppeA Lefit: Michele LouieA Right: Peggy Lane Pavlicek and Vcnna Amy and Kathy Spxoul pfiepaxe hit the booh6. UppeA themielvei OK an Aril Right: Exchange Atudenti AdventuAe. LoweA Lefit: Mike Muegge and MaAlanna ShaAlng FoAenila Ideai A ho ■ihaAe a quiet moment, one Linda McCabe and Vee Vuby. Accompl ishmenrs KRIS BEACH- National Honor Society (10.11.12) , All Honor Rolls (9.10.11.12) , Magna Cum Laude Graduate, Who's Who Bookworm, Yearbook (12), Spanish Club (10) , ACT Semifinalist, Expo (11) , Teacher Assistant (10, 11.12) , Office Assistant (11), Library Assistant (12) . DAVE BERG- Football: Freshman (9), Varsity (10,11,12), Most Val- uable Player (9), Basketball: Freshman (9), Varsity (10), Baseball: JV (10), Varsity (11.12) , Co-Captain (12), National Honor Society (11, 12), Track: Freshman (9), Varsity Club (12) , Summa Cum Laude Graduate. TERESA BLANEY- FTA (9,10,11,12), FHA (10,11,12), Historian (10), Treasurer (11), President (12), Band (9,10.11.12), National Honor Society (10,11,12), For- ensics (10,12) District Re- gional Competitor (12), First team all conference (12), Yearbook (11,12), Editor (12), Expo (11), ACT Semifinalist, FHA State Award: Public Speak- ing (11), Marketplace (12) , All Honor Rolls (9,10,11,12), Magna Cum Laude Graduate. KELLY BODWAY- Track (9,10), Foot- ball (9,10,12), Forensics (11.12) , Class President (10), Varsity Club (12), National Honor Society (10,11,12), Treasurer (12), A-V Assistant (12) , All Honor Rolls (9,10, 11.12) , Magna Cum Laude Grad- uate . ROBERT BREILER- Football (9,10,11, 12), Wrestling (9,10,11,12), Most Improved Freshman Wrest- ler, Most Improved Wrestler (11), Co-Captain Wrestler (12), Varsity Club (10,11,12), Na- tional Honor Society (10,11, 12), Baseball (9,10,11), Magna Cum Laude Graduate. KIM BRIGGS- FHA (9,10). SCOTT BRITTON- Band (9,10), Track (9), All Honor Rolls (11), Student Council (9,10), Li- brary Assistant (12), A-V Acci c t an t- ( 1 1 DAWN BROCKETT- FHA (11,12), Vice President (12). TRACY CLICK- Pep Club (9), Na- tional Honor Society (10,11, 12), All Honor Rolls (9,10), Spanish Club (11), Teachers Assistant (11), Forensics (10.11.12) , District Re- gional Competitor (12), Dra- ma Spring Play (11), FHA (12), State Public Speaking Award (12), Forensics First Team All Conference (12). STEVE CLORE- National Honor So- ciety (10,11,12), Baseball (9), Basketball (9,10,11,12), Most Improved (9, 11,12), Football (9,10,11,12), Band (9.10.11.12) , Solo Ensemble Rating of Two (10,11), Var- sity Club (12), All Honor Rolls (9,10,11,12), Teachers Assistant (12). LORI COLE- Band (9,10), Soft- ball (9,10), Library Assistant (12), Student Union (10), Cum Laude Graduate. DON COMSTOCK- Baseball: J.V. (10). MARY ANN COOPER- FTA (9), Forensics (10.11.12) , Drama Skits (11), Drama Production (11), Cum Laude Graduate. TERRI CRANE- Forensics (9,10,11,12), 13th in State (12), 1st Team All Conference (12), Cheer- leading (9,10,11), All Honor Rolls (9,10,11,12), Pep Club (9,10), Class Vice President (9), Class Secretery (11), Student Council (12), Secre- tery (12); Spanish Club (10), Band (9), Library Assistant (9), Varsity Club (11), Pow- der Puff Football (12), Soph- omore Sweetheart Court, Magna Cum Laude Graduate. BARB CRAWFORD- Physical Fitness Awards (9,10,11), Art Award (9), America and Me Award (11) , Chorus (12). GREG DAVIS- Football: (9,10,11, 12), Baseball (10,11), Track (12) , Class Vice President (12), National Honor Society (10,11), Vice President (12). ANN DEKALITA- Track (10,11,12), Most Improved Runner (10), Most Valuable Middle Dis- tance Runner (10,11,12), Gregg Typing Award (10), Chorus (12), Powder Puff Football (11,12), All Honor Rolls (12), Teacher Assis- tant (11,12). DAWN DERHAMMER- Chorus (9,10,11, 12), Pom Pon Captain (11), FTA (9). CHRIS DIFFIN- Basketball: J.V. (9,10), Varsity (11,12), Most Improved (9), Most Val- uable (10), Co-captain (12), Tri-Valley Conference Honor- able Mention (12), Soft- ball: Varsity (9,10,11,12), Most Valuable Defensive Player (11), Tri-Valley Con- ference Honorable Mention (11) , Powder Puff Football (12) , Band (9,10,11,12), Forensics (9), Varsity Club (12), FTA (9), All Honor Rolls, (9,11), Cum Laude Graduate. YVETTE DOWDY- Softball (9,10), Volleyball (10,11), Chorus (9,10,12), Gregg Jr. Ty- ping Award (10), Powder Puff Football (11,12). DEE ANN DUBY- Band (9,10,11, 12), Solo Ensemble: Rat- ing of I (9), Student Union (11), Teacher Assis- tant (9,12), Office Assis- tant (10,11,12), Pom Pon Squad (11), Forensics (9, 10,11,12). SHARON FARR- Spanish Club (10), Student Union (11,12), Library Assistant (11,12), Office Assistant (12) , Yearbook Staff (10) , Gregg Junior Typing Award (10). MIKE FOY- Who's Who Best Dressed, Basketball (9,10,11,12), Baseball (9,10,11,12), Foot- ball (9). DANA GARNO- Student Council (9), Volleyball (10), Chorus (9, 10), Sweetheart Court (10), National Honor Society (10, 11.12) , Secretary (12), For- ensics (9,10,11,12), Jour- nalism (9), All Honor Rolls (9.10.12) , Cum Laude Grad- uate, Class Orator. BRIAN GRIM- Wrestling: Varsity (9.10.11.12) , Most Improved (10), Co-Captain (12), Foot- ball: Varsity (10,11,12), Co-Captain (12), Varsity Club (10,11,12), Band (9,10, 11.12) . CHRIS HARPST- Track (9,10), Band (9.10.11.12) , Junior Typing Award, Cum Laude Graduate, Powder Puff Football (11,12). ANNA HARRINGTON- Teacher Assist- ant (11,12), All Honor Rolls (12). DEB HUDECK- Softball: J.V.(9), Varsity (10,11,12), Most’im- proved (10), Varsity Volley- ball (10,11,12), Captain (11, 12), Honorable Mention Sag- inaw News, Cross Country (11), Powder Puff Football (11,12), Band (9,10,11,12), National Honor Society (10,11,12), President (12), Varsity Club (11.12) , Secretary (12), Pep Club (12) , All Honor Rolls (9.10.11.12) , Yearbook (10), Teacher Assistant (12) , Stu- dent Union (12), Magna Cum Laude Graduate. LAURA JEKEL- Chorus (9,10), FTA (11) , FHA (11). TROY KLEIN- Baseball: Freshman (9), J.V. (10), Forensics (12), Golden Torch Staff (11,12). BRIAN KLEINFELD- Football (9 10 11,12), Baseball (9,10’11[ 12), Honorable Mention (11 Wrestling (11,12), Band (9.10.11.12) , Varsity Club (12) . MIKE LATESKY- Baseball: Freshman (9) . LAURA LEPPIEN- Student Council (11) , Band (11,12), Chorus (10,12), Yearbook (12) , National Honor So- ciety (10,11,12), All Honor Rolls (9,10,11,12), Who's Who Class Musician, Spanish Club (10), ACT Semifinalist, Expo (11), Office Assistant (12), Teacher Assistant (12), Class Orator, Magna Cum Laude Graduate. CAROL LETTERMAN- Band (9,10,11), Basketball (9), Volley- ball (10,11), Softball (9.10.11.12) , Most Im- proved (11), Varsity Club (12), Powder Puff Football (12), Who's Who Class Art- ist. TERRI LIENAU- Softball (9,10), Yearbook (10,11,12), Stu- dent Union (10), Office Assistant (9,10,12), All Honor Rolls (12), Chorus (9.10) . SHAWN LORANGER- Student Council (10) , FHA (10), Student Union (11), Gregg Junior Typing Award, Gregg Senior Typing Award, Library As- stant (10), Office Assis- tant (10), Forensics (9,10) Teacher Assistant (11), Journalism Staff Typist (11) , Expo (11). ROXANNE LOUCHART- FHA (10,11), Secretary (10,11), Gol- den Torch Typist (11,12), Pep Club (10), Powder Puff Football (11,12), Class Secretary (12), All Honor Rolls (12), Book Room As- sistant (12) . KELLY MAESTAZ- Class Treasurer (11), Pom Pon (11), Foren- sics (9,10,11), Districts (9.10) , Golden Torch (9), Yearbook (9), All Honor Rolls (9,10,12), Pep Club (9,10,11), Student Union (10.11.12) , FTA (11), Drama (11) , Cadet Teacher (11) , Cum Laude Graduate. ANNETTE MARTINEZ- Pom Pon (11), Basketball (12), Forensics (11,12), Expo (11), FHA (12) , Powder Puff Football (12). KATY MARTINUS- Yearbook (9), Cheerleading (9,10), Pom Pon (11), Forensics (10), Band (9,10,11,12), Pow- der Puff Football (11,12), Pep Club (9,10,11,12), Secretary (11,12), Class Treasurer (12), Student Union (9,10,11,12), All Honor Rolls (10,11,12), Miss D.A.R. LAURIE MASSEY- All Honor Rolls (9, 10.11.12) , Magna Cum Laude Graduate. DAN MATZKE- Football: Freshmen (9), Varsity (10,11,12), Baseball: Freshmen (9), J.V. (10), Var- sity (11), Band (9,10,11,12), Varsity Club (12). FLOYD MATZKE- J.V. Football (10). MICHELE MATZKE- Band (9,10,11, 12), Softball (9), Basket- ball (9), Powder Puff Foot- ball (12), Forensics: (11, 12), District and Regional Qualifier (12) , Drama Pro- duction and Skits (10,11), Golden Torch: (9,10,11,12), Editor (12), The Graduate Editor (12). LINDA McCABE- Summa Cum Laude Graduate, All Honor Rolls (9,10,11,12), Forensics: (9, 10.11.12) , Regional Competi- tor (9,10,11,12), 2nd Team All Conference (11), Nation- al Honor Society (10,11,12), FTA:(10,11,12), Reporter (12), State Action Competi- tor (11,12), FTA (9,10), Pep Club (12), Powder Puff Foot- ball (12), SVSC Math Olympic Finalist (11,12), SVSC Pro- ject PACE, ACT Semifinalist, Spring Play (11), Band (9, 10), Expo (11), Who's Who Most Hard To Convince, Class Orator. LORI McQUARTERS- Band (9,10,11, 12), Solo Ensemble (9), Track, Most Improved (9,10), Drama Spring Play (11), Cheerleading (9,10,11,12), Student Union (10,11,12), Forensics (10), Varsity Club (11,12), Pep Club (9.10) , Yearbook (9), Gol- den Torch (10,11,12), Late for Everything (12), Tea- cher Assistant (11,12), All Honor Rolls (9,10), Office Assistant (9). TOM MUNSON- All Honor Rolls (11,12), Spanish Club (10.11) , Perfect Atten- dance (9) . MIKE MUEGGE- Football (12), Basketball (12), Golden Torch (12) , Exchange Stu- dent (12) . JUDY MYERS- Basketball; J.V. (9.10) , Varsity (11), rack (9,10,11,12), National Honor Society (10,11,12), Student Union Bookkeeper (11.12) , Varsity Club (10.11.12) , Band (9,10,11, 12), Majorette (9,10,11,12). ROSE NIELSON- Track (10,11,12), Pom Pon Squad (11), Vol- leyball (10), Powder Puff Football (11,12), Almost Anything Goes (12), Pep Club (10,11,12), Treasurer (12), Varsity Club (11,12), Impetus (11,12), Home- coming Court, Student Coun- cil (11,12), Treasurer (12), Audio Visual (11,12). SANDY PARRITT- Chorus (9,10,11, 12). MICHELE PAVLICEK- Audio Visual (11.12) , Spelling Pro- ficiency Award (10). DOUGLAS PERIARD- Football : Freshman (9), J.V. (10), Varsity (11,12), Basket- ball: Freshman (9), J.V. (10), Varsity (11,12), Baseball: Freshman (9), J.V. (10), Varsity (11,12), Forensics (12), Student Council Vice-President (12), Student Union (11, 12), Varsity Club (12), Powder Puff Cheerleader (12). LISA POINEAU- Cheerleading (9.10.11.12) , Forensics (9.10.11.12) , placed 7th in State (10), National Honor Society (10,11,12), Sophomore Sweetheart, Home- coming Court, School Play (11), Best Actress (11) , Spanish Club (10), Pep Club (9,10,11,12), Var- sity Club (11,12), Soft- ball (9,10), Student Union (10.11.12) , Powder Puff Football (11,12) , Gol- den Torch Photographer (9.10.11.12) , Class Sec- retary (9,10), Class Pres- ident (11,12), All Honor Rolls (9,10,12). ALECIA RAQUEPAW- J.V. Bas- ketball (9,10), Varsity Basketball (11,12), Varsity Softball (10,11), FTA (9,10,11,12), Var- sity Club (11,12). DIANNA RAQUEPAW- Softball (9,10,11), Cross Country (11) , Spanish Club (10), Spelling Pro- ficiency Award (10), Pow- der Puff Football (12). TAMARA REIKOWSKY- Majorette (9, 10), Band (9,10), Gregg Junior Typing Award (10), Gregg Senior Typing Award (10) , Cum Laude Graduate, Yearbook (9). LEANNE REINHARDT- Band (9), Pep Club (9,10,11), Span- ish Club (10,11), Cheer- leader (9,10,11,12), Na- tional Honor Society (10, 11.12) , Forensics (9,10,11, 12), Varsity Club (11,12), FTA (9), Panther Pride (9, 10), All Honor Rolls (9,10, 11.12) , Cadet Teacher (9), Cadet Spanish Teacher (10), Who's Who Most Gullible, Summa Cum Laude Graduate. JOANN REMENDER- Track (9,10,11), Basketball (9,10,11,12), Pep Club (11,12), Vice President (11), President (12) , Varsity Club (10,11, 12), National Honor Society (10.11.12) , Band (9,10,11, 12), Class Vice President (10,11), Sophomore Sweet- heart Court, Homecoming Queen, Powder Puff Foot- ball (12), Student Union (12), A.V. Assistant (11, 12). ALICE REVETT- Journalism (9,10, 11,12), JV Basketball (9, 10) , A.V. Assistant (11,12), Golden Torch Assistant Edi- tor (11). PAUL RICK- Track (10,11,12). BILL ROEBUCK- Baseball (9). JOHN SANFORD- Science Club (9), Basketball (9,10,11,12), Captain (12), Baseball (9, 10.11) , Varsity Club (12), Panther Pride (9), Indust- rial Arts (9,10). SANDY SCHARRER- FTA (9), Golden orch (12), Teacher Assis- tant (9,10,11,12). BOB SCHIAN- Band (9,10,11,12). JACK SCHIAN- Basketball (9,10, 11) , Track (9,10,11,12), Varsity Club (10,11). DAN SCHREIBER- Golden Torch (9.10.11.12) , Student Coun- cil (10,11), National Honor Society (11,12), Cum Laude Graduate. TINA SEDER- Band (9,10,11 12), Band Sweetheart, Forensics (9.10.11.12) , National Hon- or Society (10,11,12), Out- standing Musician Award (10) . PAM SHIFTER- Softball (9,10), Volleyball (9,10), Year- book (10), Student Union (11.12) , Band (9,10,11), Powder Puff Football (11. 12) , All Honor Rolls (10, 11.12) . JACKIE SMITH- Basketball: J.V. (9), Varsity (10,11,12), Most Valuable Player (9, 11.12) , Captain (11,12), 2nd Team All Conference (10.11.12) , Track (9,10, 11.12) , State Finals (11), Most Improved Runner (9), Most Valuable Field Event (11) , Varsity Club (11, 12), Vice President (11), President (12) , Student Un- ion (11,12), Powder Puff Football (12). LORI SMITH- Class Treasurer (9), Pep Club (9,10,11), Pow- der Puff Football (11,12), Forensics (11), Softball (9), Spanish Club (10), Stu- dent Union (11), Pom Pon (12) , FTA (9,10), Youth Advisory Council for Sag- inaw County (11), What America Means to Me 1st Place Award (11), Cum Laude Graduate. BOB SOPER- Baseball: Freshman (9) , JV (10,11), Foot- ball (9), National Hon- or Society (10,11,12), All Honor Rolls (9,10,11, 12), Magna Cum Laude Graduate. GAIL SPEAR- Cross Country (9), Track (9,10,11,12), Band (9,10), Student Council (10,11,12), President (12), Varsity Club (10,11,12), Treasurer (11), Pep Club (10) , Student Union Man- ager (11,12), Sophomore Sweetheart Court, Home- coming Queen Court, Bas- ketball (10,11). KATHY SPROUL- Spelling Profi- ciency Award (11) , A.V. Assi- stant (11,12) . AMY TACKEBURY- Band (9,10), Chorus (9,10,12). MIKE TANNER- Basketball (9,10,11, 12), Best Hustler (11), Best Defensive Player (12) , Foot- ball (9), Baseball (9,10,11). TODD TANNER- Football (9,10,11,12), Track (9,10,11,12), Varsity Club (12). CHARLES TAYLOR- Football (9,11), Baseball (9,10). JOY THOMPSON- A.V. Assistant (12), Spelling Proficiency Award (11) , All Honor Rolls (9,10, 11,12). REBECCA THOMPSON- Chorus (9), Teacher Assistant (10). LINDA TRINKLEIN- Cross Country (10, 11), Volleyball (11), Track (9.10.11.12) , Varsity Club (10.11.12) , A.V. assistant (12), Powder Puff Football (11.12) . VICKI WORDEN- Softball: JV (9), Varsity (10,11,12), Volley- ball (10,11,12), Most De- fensive Player (11) , Var- sity Club (11,12), Pep Club (9,10), Golden Torch Staff (10,11,12), Business Mana- ger (10,11) , Editor (11,12) , Panther Pride (9,10), All Honor Rolls (12), Powder Puff Football (12) , Nation- al Honor Society (12) , Cum Laude Graduate. KARLEEN ZISSLER- Panther Pride (10), Pep Club (11), Library Assistant (12), Spanish Club (10), Teacher Assistant (12), FHA (11). CATHY ZUELLIG- Band (9), Pep Club (9,10,11), Spanish Club (10), Class Treasurer (10) , Cheer- leading (9,10,11,12), Most Outstanding Cheerleader (12), National Honor Society (10, 11,12), Forensics (9,10,11, 12), Student Council (11), Varsity Club (11,12), Summa Cum Laude Graduate, All Honor Rolls (9,10,11,12), Library Assistant (9,10), Spelling Proficiency Award (10), Who's Who Teacher's Pet, Spanish Teacher (10). Magna Cun Laude (3.5 to 3.749)- Kris Beach, Teresa Blaney, Kelly Bodway, Bob Breiler, Teresa Crane, Brian Grim, Debbie Hudeck, Laura Leppien, Laurie Massey, Pam Shifter, Bob Soper, and Terry Zeitz. Cum Laude (3.0 to 3.49)- Steve Clore, Lori Cole, MaryAnn Cooper, Greg Davis, Chris Diffin, Dana Gamo, Chris Harpst, Laurie Lookadoo, Kelly Maestaz, Katy Martinus, Judy Myers, Doug Periard, Lisa Poineau, Tammy Reikowsky, JoAnn Remender, Jack Schian, Dan Schreiber, Tina Seder, Lori Shiith, Joy Thompson, Vicki Worden, Mark Young. Seniors Exceed Academically First Row Kneeling (L to R)- Kris Beach, Lori Cole, Cathy Zuellig, Leanne Reinhardt, Terri Crane. Second Row Seated - Pam Shifter, Judy Myers, Chris Harpst, Laurie Lookadoo, Lori Shiith, Joy Thompson. Third Row - Teresa Blaney, Laura Leppien, Katy Martinus, Tina Seder, Lisa Poineau, Dan Schreiber, Vicki Worden, MaryAnn Cooper, Linda McCabe, Kelly Maestaz, Dana Gamo, Chris Diffin. Fourth Row - Laurie Massey, Tammy Reikowsky, Doug Periard, Greg Davis, Terry Zeitz, JoAnn Remender, Debbie Hudeck. Fifth Row - Dave Berg, Jack Schian, Kelly Bodway, Bob Breiler, Brian Grim, Bob Soper, Steve Clore. Suirma Cun Laude (3.75 to 4.0)- Dave Berg, Linda McCabe, Leanne Reinhardt, and Cathy Zuellig. Trying to Get the Job Clockwise starting right right. Judy Myers (L) and Chris Harpst (R): It's been soaking in oil for an hour. Won't it taste greasy? Experiencing the exciting world of Trig is Bob Schian. Kelly Maestez is looking up information in The Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature. Roxanne Louchart, warming up by the heater. Laurie Lookadoo (L) and Karen Lawrence (R) discuss the art of cooking. Improv- ing her English, through English Class is Hiroko Fukuta. Working on reports is Lori Smith. 40 Honors Night ceremonies began at 7:00 pm on June 2, 1981. Honor students were announced and they received cowls and cords which would identify them as such during Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies. Those seniors in the National Honor Society also re- ceived special cowls to designate their membership in the organi- zation. Seniors who were on the honor rolls all during their Senior year were announced. Graduates who had been on all honor rolls all four years of their high school career were recognized. They were: Kris Beach, David Berg, Kelly Bodway, Bob Breiler, Steve Clore, Terri Crane, Brian Grim, Deb Hudeck, Laura Leppien, Laurie Massey, Linda McCabe, LeAnne Reinhardt, Tina Seder, Bob Soper, Terri Zietz and Cathy Zuellig. Advisers for the Panther Tales yearbook and the Golden torch presented awards to the Senior members of their staffs. Members of the Student Council and Foren- sic team were announced and given pins. Plaques were awarded by Mr. Horan to all Seniors who had received a Varsity letter during the year. Beginning upper left and clockwise: Brian Grim receives the Athletic Asso- ciation Scholarship. Re- ceiving National Honor Society cowls are Teresa Blaney and Kelly Bodway. Mr. Psotka awards the first annual Totten Scholarship to Bob Breiler. Cowls are awarded to Summa Cum Laude graduates Linda McCabe, LeAnne Reinhardt and Cathy Zuellig. Dave Berg is rec- ognized for his membership in the NHS by Mr. Matzke. The following scholarships and special awards were also announ- ced: Woolworth Award. . .Laura Leppien Rottiers Scholarship . . . Jackie Smith, Doug Periard VanEagen Scholarship . Kris Beach Athletic Association . Brian Grim Lions Club Scholarship . . . LeAnne Reinhardt, Dave Berg Jeff Snow Memorial . Linda McCabe McKormack Scholarship. . . Cathy Zuellig Totten Scholarship . .Bob Breiler Student Union Scholarship. . . Katy Martinus National Honor Society Scholarship Deb Hudeck, Kris Beach Golden Hammer Award . .John Hagan Leadership Award Gail Spear UM-Flint Honors Band. . . Kevin Leitz, Rick McNalley, Diane Zoromski Cadet Band Award. . .Chris Taylor John Phillips Sousa Award . . . Chris Diffin, Laura Leppien Chorus Special Award. . . Laura Leppien 42 Rev. Jacobs Presents Beginning Upper Left and Clockwise: Class President Lisa Poineau checks Seniors' progress during processional. The Class of '81 stands for Baccalaureate invocation. Bob Schian, Stacy Slavik, Joy Thompson and Kathy Sproul listen to the main address. Giving the in- vocation is Dana Garno. Laura Leppien performs The Lord's Prayer. Keynote Address: Seniors entered the Baccalaureate service to the music of the pro- cessional played by fellow classmate Cathy Zuellig on Sunday, June 7, 1981. Services were held in the high school gymnasium at one o'clock in the afternoon. Dana Garno began the service with an invoca- tion prayer. The Lord's Prayer was then per- formed by harpist Laura Leppien, also a graduate of 1981. The address was given by Reverend James D. Jacobs. Theme for his address was Where Are You Going? After the address, Cathy Zuellig again performed at the organ, presenting the Meditation on Beecher. Brian Grim concluded the service with the benediction. Recessional music again played by Cathy Zuellig. 45 WhereAre Beginning upper left and clockwise: Reverend James Jacobs delivers the main address. Brian Grim delivers the Benediction. Leading the recessional for Baccalaureate are Lisa Poinea and Greg Davis. Leaving the gym- nasium are Doug Periard, Chris Harpst, Dan Matzke and Tina Seder. Sharing some quiet moments are Mike Muegge and Alice Revette. The end of the be- ginning approaches for the 154 members of the graduating class. Shown in these pictures, classmates share the final moments of their high school careers as they prepare for commencement. Begin- ning upper left and clockwise: Kathy Sproul helps Joy Thompson with her mortarboard. Roxanne Louchart, Linda McCabe and Mary Ann Cooper wait anxiously. Judy Myers, Gail Spear and Pam Shifter pose in caps and gowns. Lori Cole, JoAnn Remender, Rose Nielson, Mary Sweers and Katy Mar- tinus ham it up for the camera. Barb Grant, Alice Revette, Michele Matzke and Dawn Derhammer entering the gymnasium for the commencement ceremony. Class President Lisa Poineau leads her classmates to the final stage of their high school careers-- the commencement exercises. 48 Beginning upper left and clockwise: Principal Jerry Psotka introduces the Class Orators during commencement exercises. Class Orators LeAnn Rein- hardt, Dana Garno, Linda McCabe and Laura Leppien delivering their messages for fellow classmates. 5f, ave cTor We y n cla ) In keeping with Birch Run High School tradition, four members of the graduating class were chosen to deliver speeches at the com- mencement ceremonies. Competition for the honor was especially tough this year as 14 students vied to be selected. Of the group, twelve were members of the award-winning Forensic team, making the selection especially difficult for members of the faculty judging panel. For the first time in memory, all candidates for the Class Orators were female members of the class. Chosen to deliver messages to fellow classmates because of the clarity and sincerity of their speeches as well as for their presentation were: Laura Leppien, Linda McCabe, LeAnn Reinhardt and Dana Gamo. An outgrowth of the four speeches was the class theme for 1981: We are not afraid of tomorrow for we have seen yester- day and we love today. 51 tncl cWe Culminating thirteen years of teachers, books, classes--school, members of the Senior class of 1981 participated in their commencement ceremonies on Wednesday, June 10 in the high school gymnasium. Entering the auditorium to the traditional Pomp and Circumstance the classmates proceeded to their final place of hon- or as graduates. In- vocation was delivered by Marion Hudeck, Member of the Board of Education. Class Orators delivered messages for fellow class- mates around the class theme: We are not afraid of tomorrow for we have seen yesterday and we love today. Announcement of honors graduates was made by Principal Jerry Psotka. Seniors approached the stage to receive diplomas as Class President Lisa Poineau called their names. Presentation of the sheep- skins was made by Board members Gilbert Berg, Sr. , Ila M. Davis, Marion N. Hudeck and Roger Rein- hardt . The Benediction given by Mrs. Davis was followed by the recession of Grad- uates of Birch Run High School. The Concert Band provided all music for the event. 52 Beginning upper left and clockwise: Seniors stand before the Invoca- tion. Class President Lisa Poineau instructs her classmates to move their tassles to the left side of the mortarboards indi- cating their graduation. In the next photo, Lisa flips her tassle. Pre- paring to sing the school's Alma Mater are Carol Lettermen, Tammy Reikowsky and Chris Diffin. As Alumni of Birch Run High School, the class of '81 sings the Alma Mater. 53 ‘Ufoaretiot afraid of tomorrow. for wc have soon ijootcrda j. We Are Alumni With Commencement Exercises ended, the graduates met in the hall to return caps and gowns and say their last farewells. Tears were shed and smiles shared as last- minute pictures and hugs were exchanged. Soon the graduates left with their fami- lies and high school years and graduation became just memories. Beginning top photo and clockwise: The motto of the Class of '81. Tammy Reikowsky gives a farewell hug to a friend. An uni- dentified graduate pre- pares to leave the school. 9 Ted Aikens Renee Allison Larry Astbury Bridget Atkins Tim Bailer Carlene Beach Joann Beam Bob Beland Kim Beli11 Kathy Bell Brenda Black Donna Blanchard Debbie Boris Barry Bosley Jim Bouck Kerri Brockett Jackie Bullard Lupe Cabello Pat Cherry Don Childs Pam Christie 56 Tim Cicalo Sharon Close Paul Clyde Lynn Cole Todd Collier Stephanie Comstock Daphne Cook Allen Crane Sheryl Crane Kelly Czymbor Gayle Davis Gregg Diffin Liz Dillon Joe Dobis Bob Dolson Leo Dorr Kelly Draper Kim Dudek Tom Dunning Bob Early Larry Engelhart 57 Mary Jane Farr Michelle Fejedelem Judy Fila Lori Fobear Krisine Fuller Eric Garfield Cindy Gibson Joanna Gizzo Shelly Gnatkowski Michaelanne Grandy Lisa Grant Kelly Jo Gray Kim Green Dana Griggs Molly Hagerty Julie Harding Lynn Harpst Patricia Hart Todd Hawley Bob Hembling Joe Hendrix Michelle Hensel Mike Hoffman Todd Hutchinson Brian Irish 53 Sherri Irish Wayne Irish Rose Jacobs Kelly Jankowski John Jerred Nancy Johnson Allen Jones Carol Kenny Lisa Kime Shelly Kime Tracy Kracko Brian Krauss Tammy Kretz Debbie Krueger Terri Lee Juanita Leesburg Kevin Leitz Becky Linton Carl Littlejohn Pete Loomis Richard Louchart 59 Trent Lucier Michelle Lynch Laura Maeder Teresa Magnus Connie Major Vince May Tom Mazur Dawn McCallum Donna McClure Kim McCormick Rick McNally Julio Medina Linda Medina Lisa Melzo Kelly Moody Tim Moon Steve Morris Michelle Mulski Heidii Munson Tammy Nass Debbie Neely Joe Olzewski Michelle Ormsby Sarah Parker GO Danita Pease Dana Periard Sheila Polzin Bill Pomeroy Mark Quaderer Violet Raasch Jeff Rejewski Deanna Reed Ron Reimer Shelly Reuther Kim Reyna Ron Rhodes Sue Ross Kevin Rowe Julie Ruppel Linda Rye Marian Sanford Katy Schian Rita Schomaker Daryl Schultz Bill Shappee 61 Carlene Shauger Virgil Shepperd Mike Sjostrom Ken Smith Krystal Smith Stacy Sol inski Lori Soper Tracy Southward Steve Spillers Kelly Stark Ron Stoltenberg Don Strobel Mike Suffel Chris Switalski Duane Tackabury Carrie Tanner Renee Tanner Terry Tanner Mary Thomas Nancy Van Ness Carleen Van Sickle Asenet Villanauva Irene Vitany Richard Vollmer 62 Ann Worden Julie Wright Sandy Zieroff Richard Zobel Diane Zoromski Debbie Walentovic Mark Walentovic Greg Walthers Tammy Weston Ron Wheatley Carol Wheaton Bob Wei land Bob Williams Mary Wilson John Wolverton MISSING Jeff Artecki eff Behnam Bloom rry BoIf rk Boyce Jeff Britton Jeff Cooley Jim Douglas Ken Fee Leila Fox Emelia Fulgencio Bill Hesling Dennis Hodges Mark Holbert Eric Hoover James Kapala Janet Kapala Robert McIntosh Steve Mervyn __ Emelio Perez Lisa Pero Doyle Raymond Debra Roe Randy Schmi Linda Steepe Dawn Wa John Wilinsl Dea 4 63 SOPHOMORES Francis Albosta Nanette Allison Luanne Altman Ken Arnold Brian Astbury Jill Bair Jo Ann Ballard Tina Bardoni Steve Bator Mary Beam Mary Balenger Snelli Bel ill Jim Bell Laura Benjamin Steve Boris John Bosley Steve Boulton w Suzanne Bovee Brian Bowns Bob Brady Adam Brown Jeff Brown Darin Carey Rick Carl Kim Carlson Karen Cherry Frank Cicalo Kurt Clore Jon Cook Patty Cooper Gary Crowley Barb Curtiss Hugh Cuthbertson Kelly Davis Paula DeKalita Pam DeSander Marion Dow Stephanie Duby Lisa Dudek Joanne Dundas Dawn Eichenhofer Angie Elgie Margaret Ellis Carol Fankhauser Kris Farr Joe Fee Gary Fejedelem 65 Lisa Ferdon Cheryl Fielding Paul Fogal Brian Forester Linda Foster Jana Foy Jim Gagliardi Dariene Gardner Paul Garno Kim G a t z Liz Glaser Sherri Glaser Ron Good Denise Gould Dave Griffin Jim Grim Mike Haley Lee Hanson Pat Harrington Michelle Harris Jerome Hart Carol Hartley Karen Hembling Denise Hensel 66 Mary Hesling Leanne Hillert Jeff Hobson Glenn Holmes Brent Hook Linda Hovey Guy Howey Vickie Hrinik Robert Hudec Karl Irish Joyce Jacobs John Jakiemiec Renae Jankowski Steve Januszewski Jeff Johnson Tammy Jones Rhonda Judd Jim Juillett Gregg Kimsel Bob King Wendy Klein Brad Knoll Dan Kriseler Harold Lasley Carol Lawrence John Lemanski Terry Letterman Kelly Lewis Wendy Lewis Wayne Lintz 67 Debbie Littlejohn Greg Lockhart Anna Lohrman Scott Long Shannon Loranger Ann Meader Jerry Meastez Ed Martin David Matzke Steve McClintock Mike McConnel1 Laurie Mclnerney Rod McNalley Terry McNamara Lisa McQuarters Ted Melzo Joan Mitas Dennis Mohn Carrie Moon Steve Morgan Ed Morse Mark Muehlenbeck Alan Nagy Paul Nagy 66 Ken Nalewyko Scott Newvine Marty Nowak Lynn 0'Kelley Becky Oram Shawn Ormsby Tom Ostrander Ellen Parker Roberta Parrit Denise Pease Kathy Perez Phil Periard Lydia Perry Keith Poineau Lynn Polzin Don Pringle Pam Rajewski Scott Raquepaw Brad Reed Brenda Reed Debbie Reikowski Robin Reinhardt Tern Remenecz Kim Reuther Melinda Rhodes Cindy Rhodes Beth Richards Teresa Rockwood Steve Roe Ann Rutter 69 David Schluckbier Brian Schultz Danny Sheperd Steve Sjostrom Carol Smith Laura Smith Leisa Smith Sandy Smith Warren Smith Shiela Sparck Karla Spindler Michelle Stiles Erin Street Linda Strelecki Duane Strobel Ron Szarenski Billie Jo Tackebury Chris Taylor Brian Teeple Ed Thamm Cheryl Thayer Donnna Thompson Pat Ursuy Brian Vanderlip 70 Robert Vaughn Bridget Vaverek Michael Wager Jeff Waggoner Hoi lie Waldie Laurie Walentovic Sharon Walling Jeff Walther Tina Weber Tom Weber Amy Wenn Cliff Wenn Debbie Wenn Tracy Werdehoff John Wheaton Ken Williams Michelle Williams Kathy Worden Deedee Wright Larry Wright Dawn Wroubel Jasen Yatsevicn Jerry Yanna Paul Young Wayne Zie .z Missing: Ken Arnold, Brian Astbury, Steve Laurie Zoromski Boyce, Don Click, David Hunter, Stephanie Tim Zuellig Keith, Cliff Klein, Ed Lapointe, Jeff Matzke, Richard Nanney, Nancy Pabls, Ken Polzln, Paul Shifter, Matt Slegrlst, Mike Slegrlst, Paul Stevens, Jeff Stoltenberg, Tim Wheeler, Doug Williams. 71 FRESHMEN Tammy Adams Chuck Aikens Brian Allison Dawn Alma Mike Austin Dawn Ayllng Bridget Bardoni Andy Beckman Jim Bel ill Brook Birkenmeir Kelli Blehm Candi Bauck Brian Boyce Stephanie Bradburn Hank Brewster Belinda Bronner Rhonda Budd Denise Bush Shelly Butterfield Shelly Carlton Mike Cassi day Hope Castle Traci Chizar David Christie 'i 72 Jim Clark Karin Cl ore Rhonda Cody Joann Cole David Collier Melissa Collins Ed Cook Karen Cooper Kim Cox Tina Cramer Pam Curtiss Terri Cuthbertson Delores Dalrymple Brian Davis Diane DeKalita Dan Derhammer Julia Dow Jim Dundas Debbie Early Randy Eisher Kay Eisner Janna Estep Carol Ewing Henry Fee Rob Fila Diane Fritzler Lisa Gabriel Pam Garfield Terri Gatz John Gizzo 73 Sunday Goodman Norman Grandy Mark Grant Tom Gruno David Hagerty Steve Hanson Belinda Hargraves Mike Henry Karla Holmes Frank Huber Roger Hunter Mary Ives Mary Jirik Dean Johnson Cindy Jones Jeff Judd Jodi Juras Jennifer Kieth Shawn Kelly Karla Kelsey Sandy Kenny Holly Kern Richard Koon Brad Kusky Dave Lafferty Randy Lapak Dan Latty Deanna Lawrence Don Leesberg Natalie Linton 74 John Lohrmann Shannon Loll Russ Lucier Jeff Lynch Patti Marotz Tom Martin Luke Martinus Ed Mason Teresa Maturen Heather McCray Michelle McDonagh Laura McIntyre Pat McQuiston Julie Medina Angela Miller Jodi Miller Shawn Miller Sedesa Moncado Paul Moore Kris Mulski Lisa Nagy Nancy Napier Howard Neill Mike Neville Rod O'Connell Janice Olafson Scott Ostrom Samantha Parker Todd Paskins 75 Kim Penzkofer Don Percy Glenda Peters Pam Peters Mark Pringle Bonnie Pruis Jeff Pruis Tim Quackenbush Todd Rabb Nancy Rajewski Robin Raymond Jim Remender Cindy Rhodes Mark Richter Mike Richter Andy Rivard Sue Robinson Tracy Robinson Kelly Ross Roxanne Rousseau Mark Rupple Scott Samu Ron Schmi tzer Willie Schoof Mike Schreiber Jeff Schuster Dawn Sebastion Jody Shaler Donna Shappee Teresa Sjostrom 76 Leroy Slavik Jeff Smith Kelly Smith Rhonda Smith David Solak Guy Solak Steve Solinski Robin Southward Blaine Sprague Dan Steep Lisa Stinette Joale Storer Paula Strelecki Randy Stafford Linda Stroik Stacy Sul 1ivan Lori Suppes Cheryl Swarthout Mary Szarenski Deanna Tackebury Colleen Tanner Tom Taylor Tracy Taylor Dave Thamm Paul Thompson Katrina Titus Tammy Tobias Scott Totten Dan Trinklein David Trinklein 77 Liane Van Wingen Roger Vaverek Paul Walker Lori Walsh Sid Watchorn Terry Waybrant Debbie Wells Russ Wells Todd Wiederhold Curtis Wise Steve White Lisa Wicker Shawna Wise Ray Wool worth Jim Yeager Heather Young Eric Worden Lori Zervan Lisa Zissler Sue Zoromski S3I1IAI10V v sarno — NHS sponsors National Honor Society members are-Front row, L to R: Kris Beach, Linda McCabe, Brian Grim, Cathy Zuellig, LeAnne Reinhardt, Lisa Poineau, Tammy Weston, Denise Hensel, Anne Maeder. Second row: Marion Dow, Katherine Worden, Rita Shoemaker, Rose Jacobs, Debora Hudeck, Greg Davis, Kelly Bodway, Judy Myers, Duane Strobel, Steve Boris, Bob King. Back rows: Laura Leppien, Anna Lohr- mann, Carol Fankhauser, Irene Vitany, Bob Breiler, Kim Belill, Charlene Shauger, Tina Seder, Steve 80 Clore, Joanna Gizzo, Lynn Harpst, Teresa Magnus, Shelli Belill, Brian For- ester, JoAnn Dundas, Diane Zoromski, Vicki Worden, Brian Krauss, Dawn Eichenhofer, Michelle Hensel, Ann Worden, John Jakiemiec, Brenda Black, Dave Berg, Tom Dunning, Tammy Nass, Tracy Kracko, Sheila Polzin, Dana Per- iar d, Ed Martin, Sharon Close. The National Honor Society started out its year with a new advisor, Miss Kurtz. On April 14, 19 mem- bers were inducted into the National Honor Society. The requirements for being inducted are a minimum 3.250 grade point av- erage, but that isn't all. You have to show leadership potential in and out of school. This club is very sel- ective . The 61 members did various fund raising activities to raise money for graduation awards; among these were the Jump Rope for Heart, poster sales, and Almost Any- thing Goes. Almost Anything Goes Almost Anything Goes was sponsored by the National Honor Society. Shown in the upper left in one of the events, is Junior Carrie Tanner attempting to climb the greased pole. Advisor, Miss Kurtz, watches in amazement. Above is Richard Koon and Brian Krauss pushing their human wheelbarrows through a maze of tires. Plastic was covered with shaving cream to make the course more difficult. John Wolverton is shown to the left trying to throw a football through a tire for the Junior class. AUDIO VISUAL Linda Trinklein, Kathy Sproul, Rose Nielsen, Pam Smith, Michele Paviicek, Kelly Bodway, Brian Grim, Joy Thompson. STUDENT COUNCIL Freshmen: Heather Young, Kim Cox, Colleen Tanner, Rhonda Budd, Pam Peters, Donna Shappee. Sophomores: Phil Per lard, Dave Griffin, Debbie Wenn, Dawn Wroubel, Jill Bair, Denise Hensel. Juniors: Bob Early, Kelly Moody, Chris Switalski, Brian Krauss, Renee Tanner. Seniors: Gail Spear president,Terri Crane secretary. Rose Nielsen treasurer, Doug Perlard vice president. 32 A DIFFERENCE SPANISH CLUB Junior: Linda Medina, Mr. Nye, Sophomores, Wendy Klein, Dawn Wroubel, Robin Reinhart, Anne Maeder, Denise Hensel, Hoi IIe Waldle, Linda S+releckI, Kathy Worden. Lori McQuarters, Jackie Katy Martlnus, Lisa Debbie Hudeck, Dawn Smith, Rhonda Judd, Polneau, Nancy VanNess, Wroubel, Jill Bair, Debbie Michelle Stiles, Renee Doug Perlard, Gregg Klmsel, Wenn, Gall Spear, Kelly Tanner, Rose Jacobs, Judy Tracy Southward, Michelle Maestaz, Laurie Zoromski, Myers, Joann Remender, Hensel, Diane Zoromski. Advisor Mr. Kushuba. 33 Future Teachers of America Sitting; L to R: Kelly Moody, Mrs. Ryan, Debbie Boris, Shelli Bellil, Lisa Melzo. Standing; L to R: Chris Switalski, Debbie Krueger, Marian Sanford, Teresa Blaney, Anna Lohrman, Sheri Glaser, Ann Worden Kinda Foster, Jana Foy. Chess Club The chess team posted a season record of 9-1 earning a third place berth in the State Tournament held in Dearbon. Three Birch Run players recieved trophies. Sophomore Brian Forester earned third place, second board. Joe Fee earned a fourth place, third board. Freshman Shawn Miller earned third place, fourth board. The team did very well. Congratulations! Sitting: John Bosley, Joe Fee, Bob King, Shawn Miller. Standing; L to R: Ted Melzo, Darrin Carey, Rita Schomaker, Ken Fee, Rodney Wright, Brian Forester, Mr. Schiepek, gZj David Matzke. utur ffl tmemaAers of America Sitting; L to R: Annette Martinez, Linda McCabe, Marianna Aho, Tracy Click, Teresa Blaney. Standing; L to R: Debbie Boris, Mrs. Vale, Donna Thompson, Vicki Hrinik, Frances Albosta, Dawn Brockett, Donna McClure, . . : .. ._____________________________________________________ VarsityClub 1st Row: B. Klein- feld, D. Matzke, J. Smith, G. Davis, D. Hudeck, R. Jacobs, 2nd Row: B. Brei- ler, J. Gizzo, R. Nielson, L. Trink- lein, G. Davis, D. Zoromski, J. Myers, K. Bodway. 3rd Row: J. Jakiemiec, J. Remender, K. Law- rence, D. Wroubel, K. McCormak, C. Switalski, T. Col- lier, V. May. 4th Row: J. Wolverton, M. Hoffman, D. Periard, T. Tanner, J. Sanford, V. Worden, G. Spear, T. Mazur. 5th Row: T. Lucier, L. Poineau, H. Munson, C. Tanner, L. Reinhardt, J. Bullard, C. Gibson, C. Zuellig. Top: P. Cherry, K. Moody, A. Maeder, L. Harpst, C. Diffin, T. Magnus, S. Com- stock. 85 Gals Generate Spirit Pom Pon Mary Sweers teaches girls routine at clinic January 31, 1981. The 1930-Si Pom Pon girls were, from left to right: Diane Zoromski, Kelly Moody, Julie Ruppel , Kim Green Dawn Eichenhofer, Debbie Neeley, Robin Reinhardt, Lori Smith, Mary Sweers, and mascot Angel Sweers. Student Assistants Make it Work OFTEN YOUR TASKS WILL BE MA Y AND MORE THAN TO THU YOU CAN bO OFTEN THE ROAD WILL SE 'uGGtD AND THE HILLS :MM SWwTANM. TOli sot always realm:';: THE HILLS AH'AD AT S STLEP AS THEY SEEM and with 'Ai.;: ::c .r |RT INWARD ' - 7‘ rou jy C YMI AM sM KH i i O o Office Front Row: Mary Thomas, 2nd semester; Lori Jekel, 1st semester. Second Row: Lupe Cabello, 1st, Laura Leppien, 1st 6 2nd; Mary Jane Farr, 1st: Terri Lienau, 1st 2nd; Donna Blanchard, 2nd; Lynn Cole, 1st; Mrs. Leppien. Back Row: Karen Sheppard, 2nd; Mary Wilson, 2nd. Missing: Dee Anne Duby, 1st Amy Tackabury, 1st 2nd; Sharon Farr, 2nd. Library Back Row: Miss Dudewicz, Richard Sheridan, 1st 6 2nd semesters; Stacey Slavik, 1st 2nd semesters; Nancy Rajewski; 2nd semester; Lisa Pero, 1st 2nd; Karen Sheppard, 1st 2nd; Karleen Zissler, 1st; Jack Schian, 2nd. Front Row: Katie Schian, 1st 2nd; Barb Grant, 2nd; Chris Harpst, 1st 2nd; Laurie Massey, 1st 6 2nd; Don Pringle, 1st 6 2nd; Steve Januszewski, 1st 2nd; Rhonda Judd, 1st; Marion Dow, 1st; Anna Lohrman, 1st 2nd; Lori Cole, 1st; Kris Beach, 2nd; Venus Wheaton, 1st 6 2nd. Missing: Scott Britton, 1st 6 2nd; Sharon Farr, 1st 6 2nd; Marvin Nichols, 2nd. This years officers for the Pep Club were: President; Joann Remender: Vice Pres icent; Nancy Van Ness: Treas- urer; Diane Zoromski: Sec- retary; Jackie Bullard: and Sergeant at Arms; Lisa Poineau. Pep Club Spreads Spirit Bottom Row Left to Right: Lori Soper, Kim Green, Kelly Jankowski, Debbie Krueger, Kelly Moody, Dave Griffin, Julie Ruppel, Tammy Nass, Lisa Kime, Rita Schomaker, Dana Periard. Second Row: Heidi Munson, Renee Allison, Brenda Black, Kim McCormack, Renae Jankowski, Liz Glaser, Denise Gould, Lisa Grim, Linda McCabe, Debbie Hudeck. Third Row: Mary Belanger, Lisa Melzo, Rose Nielsen, Mary Sweers, Lori Smith, Wendy Lewis, Pam Rajewski, Carrie Moon, Kati Martinus, Joann Remender, Shelli Belill. Forth Row: Bridget Vaverek, Tracy Southward, Nancy Van Ness, Lisa Poineau, Vicki Worden, Michelle Stiles, Mary Beam, Debbie Wenn, Dawn Wroubel, Denise Hensel, Tracy Weredehoff. Fifth Row: Julie Medina, Holly Kern, Chris Switalski, Michelle Hensel, Diane Zoromski, Shannon Loranger, Julie Wright, Jill Bair, Tammy Weston, Kelly Gray, Janna Foy. Top Row: Lisa Melzo, Tina Weber, Donna Shappee, Melissa Collins, Janna Estep. 88 Steve Juillett Crowned King Fool Upper Left: Steve Juillett sits In the traditional throne after being crowned King Fool . Upper Right: Many people showed their support to the King by dancing to his music. Lower Left: King Steve and Gus Glaser converse as people stand watching. 89 AJfty SF SW Thli yensu Junion- Senlon Pnom wcu held at Blntz' A Apple Mountain In Saginaw. Pictured to the night one Jackie Bulland and date Sumnen Connlgall. Above i Bnlan Vuby, Joe LaPnenlene, Tensu. Cnane, Pam Shifiten, and Todd Senyko enjoying Aome pne-Pnom faeitlvitieA. The ChapenoneA-ln the lowen night connen-wene Mn. 6 MnA. Ryan, Mn. MnA. La enty, and Mn. 6 MnA. Hnabec, plotting theln battle plani on the evening. 90 ar momy n f Sy... The Pnom ICing and Queen wene Many Sweeny and Fa.ed Foot. Shorn -in the uppen le£t li, JuntoA cla i pne ldent Von ChllcLi, cAotming Many ai Faed looki on. Shorn above aae tome gueiti netting what uxu to become the mood o£ the evening. The theme ai 6 hom to the le£t mu Pnecloui and Few . Tkti yearn colon6 wene tight blue and white. Invitationi and balloti ion King and Queen wene taken at the doon by hoite i Rita Schomaken. 91 8 60 TO RE6I0NALS 1 Enters State The Industrial Arts Club entered Regional Com- petition March 27th, 28th, and 29th at Cass City Schools. John Hagan took 1st place with his Cannon- ball Bed. Leo Dorr got 5th place for his Gun Rack 6th place for his Stereo Cabinet, and honorable mention for his Jewelry Box. Other honorable mentions went to Pat Cherry- Stereo Cabinet, Brent Hook- Bowl, Jason 92 Yatsevich- Band Saw and Jewelry Box, Mike Schreiber- Jewelry Box, Steve Hanson- Bowl, and John Jakiemiec for his Hutch. Industrial Arts Club is offered to all woodshop students interested in staying after school to further their skills. Once a year they enter competition with the pro- jects they have been working on. Pictured as some of the Industrial Arts students are Ken Williams, Advisor-Mr. Mace, Ron Rhodes, Steve McClintock, Mark Quaderer, Mike Hoffman, John Jakiemiec, Brent Hook, Dan Kriseler, and John Lemanski. Music and the Arts Drama Delights Elementary Children The drama class presented two skits this year for the elementary children. At Halloween, they performed The Broken Broomstick At Easter they did a puppet show called The Case of the Easter VilliansT The following people are in drama: Renee Tanner, Mary Farr, Eric Hoover, Trent Lucier, Cathy Bell, Mary Thomas, Heidii Munson, Russ Conrad, Lori Smith, Sheryl Crane, Diane Zoromski, Don Childs, Steve Spillers, Marianna Aho, Dana Periard, Renee Allison, Debbie Kreuger, Molly Haggerty, Jose Sandoual, and Adviser Mrs. Thomas. 94 r. .a « am i Jk i Clockwise: Two puppets perform in the Easter skit. Mrs. Thomas greets the children before the show. Another scene of the show. The puppets take their bows for the audience. Eric Hoover, Cathy Bell, and Trent Lucier show their puppetry skills. 95 Special People Make Our Band Great! This year, some new features were added to the marching band. A flag line and a drum major have been welcomed as a regular part of all football pre-game and halftime shows, as well as the annual parades. The band updated its look with new uniforms this year. To help pay for them, the Band Boosters sponsored an auction, and several local merchants offered their help by do- nating some of their profits to the band. The 5th grade band and the high school bands participated in a candle sale, which raised over $2500 for new equipment. Opposite: Flag llne- Joanne Beam, Bxenda Black, Renee Allison, Kim McCoxmack, Rhonda Judd, Kaxen Chexxy, Venice Hem cl, Michelle Hem el Majoxettes- Judy Meyens, Team a Rockwood, Michelle Hanois Oxum Majox- Chxls Taylox. This page-' Top-Mx. Reed, conductox of, the Cadet and Concent Bands. Bottom- Tlna Sedex was named Band Sweetheaxt by membexs of the Concent Band. 97 6a de t 60 a n d Accent on Music! Saxophone : Top Row (L to R) John Jakiemiec, Tuent Laeten, Bottom Row Lita McQuanten , Launa Benjamin, Blaine Spnague, Todd Rabb. Ba et: Alan Nagy, Mike Haley, Clifil Klein, AndLneiti Beckman, Rut Laden, Bnad Knott. Flute '■ Bonnie Pout , Glenda Petent, Julia doui, Enin Stneet Angela Mitten., Sue lonom ki, Michelle Stilet, LuAnn Altman, Ann Ratten, Launa Smith, Launie lonom ki 98 ClaninetA : Vawn Elchenho en, Sue RoblnAon, Kanen Clone, Hanion Vow, Tnacy 'jlenedeho , LelAa Vudek, CanoI Fank- hauAen, Pam Gan leld, Nancy Naplen, Launie Walentovic, Knit, Fann, Jonathan Lohmann. PencuAAlon: Ed Home, Hank Puppet, Von CkildA, Steve SoLLn ki Scott Totten. TnumpetA •• Phil Pentand Paul Fogal, Voug 1iJilLiamA, Jefifi HobAon, Mike AuAtin, Angie Elgle, Belinda Han- gnaveA, Penny Gatz, 8nad KuAky, Paul Hoone The 60 member Cadet Band consists mostly of freshmen and sopho- mores. They play at all home football games and parades. They participate in the Christmas and Spring concerts, and perform with the Concert Band at grad- uation exercises. When they are in the eleventh grade, most members join the Concert Band. At this year's Christmas concert, the band performed Silent Night , The Little Drummer Boy , as well as some familiar Christmas medleys. 99 We believe in music!! Beginning top photo (clockwise): Clarlnets- Top row (L to R): Tom Mazur, Mary Jane Farr, Stacy Slavik, Stephanie Comstock, Rita Schomaker, Diane Zoromskl, Stacy SolInskl, Tina Seder, Judy Meyers, Debbie Hudeck, Mary Thomas, Renee Allison, Kim McCormack. Trombonist Steve Clore concentrates on his con- cert music. Saxophones-Larry Engle- hart, Tim Moon, Jeff Henry, Gall Davis, Linda Steepe, Carrie Tanner. Trumpets-TIm Bailer, Greg DIffIn, Vince May, Steve Morris, Linda Herr, Chris DIffIn, Teresa Magnus, Joe Nickerson. Percussion-Dan Matzke, Brian Krauss, Lynn Harpst, Laura Lepplen, Teresa Blaney. Basses-Greg Davis, Michelle Matzke, Steve Clore, Brian Grim, Brian Klelnfeld, Kevin Leltz, Bob Schlan, Rick McNalley. Percussionists Brian Krauss and Dan Matzke practice for Band Festival. Flutes-Joann Remender, Chris Harpst, Ter I Ross, Noreen Bolf, Carrie Mills, Brenda Black, Marlon San- ford, Deeann Duby, Katy Martlnus, Joann Dundas, Kim Bel I I I, Sheryl Crane, 100 Lori McQuarters. Vocallaires Put A The chorus is a 60 MEMBER GROUP DIRECTED BY HRS, MCKNIGHT, Traditionally, the CHORUS PRESENTS A CON- CERT for Christmas and ONE IN THE SPRING, PLUS SEVERAL CHRISTMAS CAROLING VISITS TO REST HOMES, HOWEVER, THE CHOIR WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN A BUS THIS YEAR TO GO CAROLING. The soloists for the CONCERTS THIS,YEAR were: Scott Long, Greg Walther, Juanita Leeseburg, Janice Olafson, and Deanna 102 Song In The Air Front row, (L to R)- Amy Tackebury, Lori Fobear, Barb Crawford, Paula StreleckI, Delores Dal- rymple, Pam Curtiss, Shawna Wise, Llane Van- Wingen, Sara Parker, Michelle Ormsby, Linda Stieleckl, Bridget Vaverek, Mary Belanger, Terri Lee, Kim Green, Deanna Reed. Second row- Kelly Stark, Julie Ruppel, Kelly Smith, Katrina Titus, Katy Schlan, Kim Reyna, Millie Ful- gendo, Barb Curtiss, Stephanie Duby, Kim Dudek, Laura Lepplen, Rhonda Smith, Sam Parker, Mary Ann Jlrlk, Sandy Parltt. Third row- Stephanie Keith, Kelly Draper, Janice Olafson, Juanita Leeseburg, Donna McClure, Terry Burton, Renae Jankowski, Karyn Scharrer, Sandy Kenny, Carol Kenny, Shelly Reuther, Ann Dekalita, Cheryl Thayer, Rhonda Cody. Last row- Kelly Jankowski, Dawn Derhammer, Kim Carlson, Shelly Gnatkow- skl, Deanna Wood, Scott Long, Greg Walther, John Wheaton, Jerome Hart, Scott Ostrom, Kelly Czymbor, Yvette Dowdy, Karleen VanSIckle, Jackie Bui lard. Opposite page- top: Mrs. McKnlght warms up the choir. Bottom two pictures: The choir gets ready to re- hearse for the sprMng concert. 103 Capture 5 Team Trophies Forensics Has Challenging Season m The Forensics team had a difficult season this year, but showed remarkable effort. At each regular season tournament, the team captured either first, second, or third place. Six outstanding com- petitors went all the way to State Compe- tition May 2 at the University of Michigan. Linda McCabe and Terri Crane both competed in Serious Interpretation and captured the 8th and 15th places, re- spectively. Joann Dundas won 13th place in Storytelling. Kim Belill and Jim Dundas took 8th and 9th place, respectively, in Open Impromptu. The team, coached by Mr. Shepherd, won 8th place overall in the state for Class B. Opposite page- Clockwise: Mr. Shepherd congratulates Terri Crane on her victory in the Regional tournament Mr. Shepherd lectures the Forensics class. Terri Crane and Linda McCabe both advance to the State Tournament. This page- Clockwise: The whole Forensics team. Michele Matzke is given an award certificate. Front Row (L to R): Erin Street, Maryann Cooper, Dana Garno, Tammy Weston, Kelly Gray, Holly Kern, Pam Peters. Second Row: Carrie Tanner, Heidii Munson, Annette Martinez, Linda McCabe, Irene Vltany, Tracy Click, Michele Matzke, Rita Schomaker, Joanne Dundas, Lisa Potneau. Third Row: Sheryl Crane, Jana Foy, Karla Spindler, She 11i Bel 111, Denise Hensel, Marion Dow, Angela Miller, Debbie Early, Robin Reinhart, Stacy Solindki, Cathy Zuellig, Leanne Re i nhart, Kim Be I i 11, Michelle Lynch, Julie Ruppel, Renae Jankowski, Terri Crane, Bob Early, Coach Mr. Shepherd. Fourth Row: Cindy Gibson, Heather McCray, Tina Cramer, Teresa Blaney, Kim Carlson, Steve Janus- zewski, Mike Muegge, Rich Louchart, John Jerred, Troy Klein, Ron Szarenskl, Jim Dundas, Paul Moore, Jason Yatsevlch, Kelly Bodway, Dave Griffin, Doug Periard, Steve Juillett. i nr Golden Torch Journal ist s win awards The Golden Torch is THE SCHOOL NEWSPAPER, It is published bi- monthly BY THE JOUR- NALISM STAFF HEADED by Mr. Murphy, The PRICE OF THE PAPER IS BASED ON THE COST OF GETTING IT PRINTED. This year, the price WAS RAISED FROM 25£ to 35$ per copy, The Golden Torch features EDITORIALS BY THE STU- DENTS, SCHOOL NEWS, ACTIVITIES, AND SPORTS NEWS. Opposite page- top: Nancy VanNess, Mike Muegge, and Shelly Reuther all won awards at the Michigan Inter- scholastic Press Association state com- petition at Central Michigan University, Nancy won 3rd place for Best News Photo. Mike was awarded 3rd place for Best Fea- ture Column, and Shelly won 2nd place for Best Editorial, Opposite page- Bottom: Kelly Moody and JWL Bcua woAk on stontes fion the next: edition ofi the Gol- den To tick. This page- top: Michele Matzke and Michelle HaAAis discuss the papeA u ith adviseA Ma. MuAphy. Kneeling: (L to Rj- Linda FosteA, Vicki Wooden, Roxanne LouchaAt, Jill BaiA, CaAol LawAence, Michelle HaAAis, Kelly Moody, Liz Villon. Back aoio: (L to R]- Van SchAei- beA, Sandy SchaAAeA, Jammy Jones, Shelly ReutheA, Michele Matzke, Kanleen VanSickle, Nancy VanNess, Cindy Gibson, Lisa Poineau, Lout McQuaAteAS, Anna LohAmann, AdviseA Ma. MuAphy. Ur at(oe cH ( t er ' 6 SJrnfietux Kne.eJU.nQ {L to R): Vebble BonZ , Inene Vttany, Many W-ition. Second Row- Shanon CZo6e, Pat Hoot, UicheZZe Hemet, ChenyZ Thayen., Ma iton Vou), Anna LohAmann, VZane ZoAomikt, Ann Wooden, Vebbte Neetey, Advt oA. Mti. Cam tern en. Back Row: Roie NZet on, Tefwi Lee, Bob EaAty, Ketty Jankomkt, Jackte Buttaad, Tammy We ton. Impetus is the crea- tive WRITING CLUB, Each year, impetus PUBLISHES A MAGAZINE FILLED WITH POEMS AND SHORT STORIES. EVERY- ONE IN THE CLUB CON- TRIBUTES TO THE MAGA- ZINE BY WRITING, TYP- ING, AND PROOFREADING, The journal is usually READY TO SELL TO STU- DENTS BY THE MIDDLE OF May, laene Vttany eZZt copies oh Impetus The varsity foot- ball team finished a disappointing sea- son slating a 0-9 record. Panthers, however, were re- spected throughout the league as five members received Con- ference recognition. Senior Dan Matzke and Junior Bob Early were named to the second team all con- ference as John Jakiemiec, Doug Periard and Brian Grim all received Honorable Mention awards. Panthers showed improvement throughout the year and show signs of good things to come. Clockwise: Panther Dan stops Garber from scoring. Panther team: Manager Gregg Kimsel, John Wolverton, Pat Cherry, Duane Strobel, Steve Juillett, Dave Berg, Todd Collier Rich Louchart, Tom Mazur, Vince May,Manager Ed Mason. Row 2: Mark Boyce, Bob Breiler, Kelly Bodway, Brian Grim, Bob Herobling, Bob Dolson, Bob Earley. Row 3: Coach Jerry Horan, Dan Matzke, Bob Wieland, Doug Periard, Mike Muegge, Steve Clore, Greg Davis, Bri n Kleinfield, Tim Grabow, Todd Tanner, Mike Hoffman, Kevin Leitz, Coach Mike Callahan. Todd Tanner runs down the sideline to score a touch- down. Panther quarterback calls a play against Garber Dukes. no d ridde EARN RESPECT J.V. U N D E F E AT ED frosh finish 5 4 J.V. Football 1st row; Dave Griffin, Hugh Cuthbertson, Steve Boulton, Cliff Venn, Harold Lasley, Ed Thamm, Brad Knoll, Dan Kriseler, Steve Boris, Coach Bob Buckel. 2nd row; Phip Periard, Doug Williams, Ron Good, Mike Haley, Jim Gagliardi, Steve Boyce, Scott Raquepaw, Keith Poineau, Last row; Jim Julliet, Jon Cook, Brent Hook, Jeff Hobson, Terry Mc- Namara, Steve McClintock, Cliff Klien, Joe Fee. Missing; Ed Martin, Jayson Yatsevich, Coach Bob Hembling. Top row: Brian Lochart, Mike Henry, Randy Lepak, Brady Arnold, Russ Wells, Mike Austin, Dave Collier, Dave Thamm, Jim Wilkerson, Scott Samu. Paul Moore, Tom Gruno, -ook. Next row: Frank Hurber, Tracy Robinson, Dan DerhammerJ, Dan Steepe, Mark Grant, Curtis Wise, Richard Koon, Ed 3rd row: Terry Waybrant, Dave Solak, Mike Cassiday, D� an Johnson, Roger Vaverek, Blaine Sprague, Steve Lolinski, Jim Belill, LeRoy Slavik, Fred Morse. ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST An invincible OFFENSE IS WHAT HELD THE 1930 Junior Varsity CHAMPS TOGETHER, The Panthers OFFENSIVE LINE LED THE BACKS THROUGH THE LINE TO SCORE A TOTAL OF 293 POINTS, AND THE DEFENSE HELD THEIR OPPOINTS TO A MEASLY 33 POINTS, The Panthers will BE BACK NEXT YEAR TO FIGHT HARDER THAN EVER! The Freshman HAD A TOUGH SEASON WITH A 5 A RECORD, WE HOPE THEY will be BACK NEXT YEAR TOO. Top: The 1980 Football Banquet was a big success Coaches Bob Hembling and Bob Buckel hand an award to Paul Shifter. Bottom: The Panthers get ready to battle it out! 113 ■ Tce rty o, f' GOLFERS GAIN EXPERIENCE r Top Photo Left: Bob Neville addresses the ball. Top Photo Right: Tim Zuelling tees off. Bottom Right Kneeling L. to R. Brian Boyce, Luke Martinus, Karla Spindler, Shawn Miller. Back Row: Tim Zuelling, Bob Neville, Fred Port, Mike Foy, Don Childs. Missing: Randy Schmitzer, Coach Bill Jurgens. Opposite Page Left: Mike Foy takes a few practice putting strokes. Upper Right: Concentration is needed to complete a putt as Fred Port carefully strokes the ball into the hole. Bottom Left: Randy Schmitzer moves on to the green to prepare to putt. A new sport introduced to the curriculm was Golf. Golfers gained valuable experience in their dismal 1-8 season. The Panthers will have seven returning letter- men for the 1981 season. Hr. Bill Jurgens was the coach and felt, We improved throught the year and will be even bet better next year. Panthers captured the victory over Montrose. Sophomore Karla Spindler was the only female part- icipant but next year there may be an all girl team. I like to watch my Dad play golf, said Karla. I always liked to play too. Varsity Finish no.2 At District Finals Top row: Coach Clement, Chris Diffin, Lisa Grant, Lynn Harpst, Rose Jacobs, Jackie Smith, Bayle Davis, Joann Remender, Alecia Raquepaw, Teresa Magnus, Joann Gizzo, Annette Martinez. The Varsity Girls Basketball team had a GREAT SEASON FINISHING 2nd at the district finals, Coach Clement SAID THAT THAT WAS THEIR BEST MOMENT ON THE COURT, He ALSO ADDED THAT THERE WAS NO INDIVIDUAL STANDOUT OF THE TEAM, BUT HE STATED THAT JACKIE Smith did have a very GOOD SEASON, ALTHOUGH SHE HAD HER BAD MOMENTS TOO, Top Right: Jackie Smith at the free throw line. Middle Right: Lynn Harpst watches her shot score for the Panthers. Bottom Right: Jackie Smith shoots for the Panthers and scores. 117 girl s rd e 0 Improvement of their performance compared to the 1979-80 season highlighted J.V. girls' basketball. According to Coach Clement, Hustle and fighting spirit helped the girls throughout the season. Ending league play with an 8 - 12 record, the team set the tone that will help improve girls' basketball in the future. Top L to R: Anne Maeder, Shannon Loll, Karyn Scharrer, Deanna Laurence, Shelli Belill, Joyce Jacobs, Dawn Wrouble, Julia Dow. Bottom row: Belinda Hargraves, Colleen Tanner, Rhonda Budd, Sue Zoromski, Laurie Mclnerney. Photos, beginning this page and clockwise: J.V. Girls' Basketball, Powder Puff Cheerleaders show their spirit, Senior Lori Smith pulls a flag, and girls prepare to capture a jump ball. 118 Powder Puff Football J uniors Defeat Seniors The class of 1982 tallied 14 points to upset the Seniors of '81 in the second annual powder puff football game. The defensive battle between the girls set the team record 1-0-1 for the Juniors and 0-1-1 for the Seniors. Powder puff is only its second year but will be played for many years at Birch Run 119 (dro 'S' — (j?uri try Harriers Rebuild Kneeling (Left - Right): Robin Raymond, Ed Mason, John Gizzo, Frank Cicalo, Paul Thomson. Standing: Mark Ruppel, Howard Neill, Mark Walentovic, Terry Tanner. Missing: Coach Rubino. A freshman dominated Cross-Country squad finished a dismal sea- son as they posted only one victory for the '80 campaign. Freshman John Gizzo was the Panther top finisher for the year. The young harriers improved throughout the year and show promise for seasons to come. 120 Sports Scoreboard J,V, Basketball We They 3 JTROSE lIDGEPORT JENA VISTA kRBER (HESANING WAN VALLEY 5ULL0CK C “ llLLING ]ONTR •RANjMMUTH Chiming lock Varsity Basketball We They Varsity Football We They Iemlocj lYRON :arrollton CAGERS END SEASON 3 17 A new coach, a new season, for the 1980- 81 Varsity Basketball team. Under the training of Coach Bill Jurgens, the Panthers found out that there is more to basketball then just winning. The Panthers worked very hard this season, even though the Panthers record as 3 and 20. They never gave up, they went into the games with courage and confidence that they would bring home a victory. Beginning Upper Left and Clockwise; Varsity Basket- Ball: Back Row (L to R) Randy Rutter, Mike Tanner, Mark Quaderer, Mike Foy. First Row (L to R) Tom Dunning, Steve Cl ore, Mike Muegge, Bob Neville, Doug Periard, Tim Grabow. Missing: Coach Bill Jurgens. Steve Cl ore bobs for control of the ball. Mike Tanner alms for the basket and scores. Steve Cl ore shoots and scores for the Panthers. At the free throw line Is Steve Cl ore. 123 CAGERS TAKE COMMAND The J.V. Basketball Team had disappointing season with a 7 and 13 record. Coach Joseph Ricard says that the highlight of the season was the fact that nobody quit the team and that there was noticeable improve- ment of the team. Coach Ricard thought the low light of the season was the 2nd Flint Ham- ady game. We had really low scores and poor shooting. Top photo (Back row): Mike McConnell, Brian Schultz, Steve Boulton, Brent Hook, Hugh Cuthbertson, John Lemanski. (Front)Steve McClintock, Jeff Hob- son, Phil Periard, Brad Knoll, Dave Grif- fin, Cliff Klein, Coach Ricard. Below, Sophomore Brian Schultz shoots for two. Cagers gain skill Upper left: Roger Vaverek dribbles down the court. Right: Mike Neville aske Who, me? (Front row, Jim Bel I I I, Scott Tot- ten, Paul Moore, Brian Davis, Rod O'Connel, Blaine Sprague, Howard NelI, Eric Worden. Missing: Coach Tim Inman rreshman basketball: (Back row, L to R) David Thamm, Tom Gruno David Solak, Mike MevIlie, Jim Yeager, Jim Dundas. Russ Wells Marmen Demonstrare Determination A menu of salad, oranges and chocolate?!! The Panthers wrestling team dieted from November until February in order for team members to main- tain the same weight class to wrestle each match. The willpower of the team paid off as they showed out- standing performance this year. Some of the season high- lights included Junior Doyle Raymond being the only BR matman named Sagi- naw County Champion. He wrestled against Milling- ton for the First place spot and helped his team bring home four trophies for the season. Doyle and Tracy Robinson scored high enough in the district meet to advance to the Regional tournament. Both Panthers were defeated there. However, talent was no stranger to the Panther team as Tracy Robinson was named to First Team All- Conference, Doyle Raymond to Second Team All Confer- ence and Junior Rich Lou- chart received an Honor- able Mention. Other special awards went to Doyle Raymond, Most Pins; Don Strobel, Panther Pride . Upper Left and Clockwise: Brian Grim wrestles an op- ponent. Varsity Wrestling: (Back Row, L to R) Mark Grant, John Gizzo, Richard Lockhart, Duane Strobel, Terry Tanner, Frank Cicalo. (Front Row, L to R) Pat Cherry, Don Strobel, Tracy Robinson, Brian Grim, Bob Breiler, John Jakiemiec, Doyle Raymond, Cliff Wenn. Missing: Coach Chuck Ru- bino. Attempting a take down is Brian Grim. Pan- ther wrestler struggles against opponent. 126 Matmen Restore Confidence J.V. matmen showed improvement this year as they posted an 8-14 record for season matches. Highlight of the season for the grapplers was a victory over Hemlock, 32-31. Brian Kleinfeld was selected Most Valuable Wrestler and the award for Most Improved Wrestler went to John Wolverton. Upper left and clockwise: Going for a Ha If-Nelson on his opponent Is Dan Stroubel. J.V. Wrestling Team: (Back row, L to R) Tom Mazur, Dean Johnson, David Trlnkleln, Larry Bo If, Ron Good, VI nee May, Trent Lucler. (Front row, L to R) Mark Muehlenbeck, Mark Walentovlc, John Wolverton, Ed Mason, Robin Raymond, Mike Hoffman, Brian Kleinfeld, Paul Thompson, Joe Nickerson. Missing: Coach Rublno. Dave Trlnkleln attempts to take his man down. Struggling against the opponent Is Dave Trlnkleln. 128 Panther Spikers say We bad! That is what the Varsity girls said when they came back from the Semi-finals in the dis- trict tournament. The team vastly im- proved in skill, spirit, dedication, and teamwork. said Coach Kurtz. She also stated that Swan Valley was the toughest team they played all sea- son. We beat them in one match, lost a grueling fight 13-15, and 15-17 in match two and met them again in the semi-finals, losing again one game to two. Special awards were given to outstanding Var- sity spikers. MVP on Defense: Gayle Davis. MPV on Offense: Teresa Magnus. Lynn Harpst also received outside recogni- tion when she was named to the 1st teams for the TVC, Saginaw Valley and Saginaw News Class A-B. Honorable Mention for these three teams was awarded to Gayle Davis. Marianna Aho was named to 2nd team TVC as Debbie Hudeck and Teresa Magnus garnered Honorable Mention for the squad. Upper Left and Clockwise: Lynn Harpst spikes the ball. Stephanie Comstock sets up the Panthers. Debbie Hudeck attempts to score. Varsity Volleyball Team: Back Row (L to R); JoAnn Beam, Debbie Hudeck, Vickie Worden, Lynn Harpst, Gayle Davis, Teresa Magnus, Tammie Kretz. Front Row: Manager Kerri Brockett, Chris Switalski, Tracy Kracko, Marianna Aho, Stephanie Comstock, Rose Jacobs, Coach Pam Kurtz. Lynn Harpst jumps high to make it over the net. Tearn Improves Spikers say JV Spikers have new coach J.V. improved in its second year of volley- ball. The J.V. Spik- ers set a 10-18 record for their season. Spikers received a new coach for the season Mr. Mike Pope. Back Row: (L to R) Heather Young, Karen Scharrer, Sue Bovee, Usa St Innet, Shell I Belli I, Front Row: Coach Mike Pope, Colleen Tanner, Dawn Wroubel, Tammy Jones, Sherry Glaser, Karen Cherry, Laura Benjamin. Pinconning 'ALLEY lESANIf ILLOCK INGTON HemlH Hamady Carrollk Varsity [ROLLTON :SANING JRRISS .NGTON EM INARM Igemaw Mights 1THROP 'WllEyball t.Petes lOLY RfcJSAHY JARBER wan Valley Jullock Creek Ifll LLI NSTOW Ioly Rosary IfRANKENMUTH IHemlock ARROLLTON JARB Swan va jULLO liLLj rro1 tRA ENMUTH Evetes )CK (RROLLTON 'AR__ [A J.V. BASKETBALL We They VARSITY WRESTLING We They We They 57 YASSER B.R. Tourn, MacArthur Garber Linden Inv. SWANMLUti PLA tcinaw Conference 3rd 12l 43 mUE -------ZND WcE istriCTs _ 9th PimE J.S JQLLEYBALL We They 'V ‘ 1 BM OCK IREEK fTLLINfcTQN - Holy ■ Vsarrw FrankiJmuthI larrolIton rRBER V 6WAN Valley Bullock Frankenmuth St.Petes Hemlock Carrollton iuENA Vista Holy Rosary StTpetes varsity split season 10-19 Record Winning the New Lothrup Tournament was the highlight of our season, says Coach Cummings. The lowlight was losing to Frankenmuth 16 to 15 with 2 outs and 2 strikes on a batter, who then hit a 3-run homer. Baseball Team- Back Row: Coach Mike Cummings, Brian Klienfeld, Fred Port, Terry Zietz, Bob Neville, Mike Quaderer, ■llliil I Hi II� mnHIH Doug Periard, 6 Steve Boris. Front Row: Ken Fee, Mike Foy, Alan Jones, Terry Tanner, John Wolverton, Brad Knoll. Panther Sluggers SET RECORD 9-5 Periard takes a dive. 136 Top row; John Jakiemiec, Rod McNalley, Brent Hook, Phil Periard, Ron Good, Jeff Brown, Joe Fee, Keith Poineau, Jon Cook, Duane Stroble, Wayne Zietz. Freshman Baseball: Scott Totten, Mike Austin, Jim Yeager, Mabk Pringle, Ed Cook, Dave Solak, Blaine Sprague, Brian Davis. Missing: Frank Huber, Tracy Robinson Nike Neville, Tom Gruno, Jeff Lynch, Dan Steep, Jim Dundas. Winning double header sweeps of Swan Valley, Frankenmuth, and Carrollton, and by winning all of our league home games it gave us a chance to stay in contention for the league title was the highlight of our season.. says Coach Buckel. The lowlight of the season was losing a double header to Millington by scores of 15-5 in 5 innings, and 10-7. Failure to win the last game of the year vs. Garber would have given us a share of the conference championship. Our best game was the win over Hemlock 13-5 which Rod McNalley, Keith Poineau and Steve Boulton each hit home runs. The worst game was a 15-5 loss to Mil- lington after starting with a 4-0 first inning lead. The team record in league play was 9-5. They posted an overall 11-9. Sluggers Catch Pre- District The softball team showed their abilities by defeat- ing League Champs Caro, 6-5, in Pre-District action. In District tourna- ment play, however, they were defeated by Mount Morris, 16-6. Special awards given to Panther sluggers were: M.V.P.: Laurie Lookadoo and Chris Diffin; M.I.P.: Tammie Kretz and Team Captain: Laurie Looka- doo . The team finished their season with a league rec- ord of 5 and 9 and an overall record of 11 wins and 18 losses. VarsIty SoftbaI I - Back Row (Lto R)- Chrls Diffin, Carol Letterman, Dawn WroubaI, Gay Ie Davis, Debbie Hudeck, Tammy Kretz, Teresa Magnus. Front Row- Laurle Lookadoo, Vicki Worden, Laura Maeder, Karleen Beach, ReneeTanner. Missing: Coach Pam Kurtz. Stretching for a throw from third base, first baseman Chris Diffin gets a MacArthur player. 138 Softball Swings to Victory!! The J.V. Softball team finished their league play with a 9 win, 3 loss record. Missing from the team photo, above, is Mr. Pope, Coach. J.V. Softball- Back Row (L to R) Karyn Scharrer,Renae Jankowski, JoAnn Cole, JoAnn Dundas, Joyce Jacobs, Erin Street. Next Row- Mlchelle Stiles, Colleen Tanner, Donna Shappee, Lisa Stlnett, Laura Benjamln, Shannon Loll, Den Ise Bush. At left, left-fielder Lisa Stlnett hurls the ba11 to third. (51 and Q Track Cindermen, women send 6 to State Discus champ Jackie Smith and High Jumper Lynn Harpst represented BR at the State Track Meet Saturday, May 30. A 440-yard relay team consisting of Jason Yatsevich, Rich Koon, Dave Griffin and Todd Tanner also participa- ted. Tanner also com- peted in the pole vault. The girls' track team had an excellent seasonal record fini- shing 3rd in the league. By placing in the top 12 in Saginaw County, 12 female tracksters competed in the Saginaw Times Invitational. By virtue of placement in the top 6 relay teams, BR's 880 team also par- ticipated. In boys' action, the 440-relay team and vaulter Todd Tanner received invi- tations . Girl's Track-Back row L to R Assistant Coach Clement, Carrie Tanner, Lynn Harpst, Paula DeKalita, Stephanie Comstock, Judy Myers, Jackie Smith, Ann Maeder, Ann DeKalita, Rose Jacobs, Julia Dow, Coach Pollard (and baby), Tammy Weston. Liesa Smith, Robin Southward, Jodi Juras, Liaa Grant, Karla Spindler, Jody Shaler, Teresa Mat- uren. Rose Neilson. Chris Switalski, Linda Trinklein, Gail Spear, Katrina Titus, Margaret Ellis, Nanette Allison, Mary Sweers, Cindy Rhodes. Above: Jackie Smith runs with the baton in the 880 relay. Boy's Track-Back row L to R Mike Sjostrom, Paul Fogal, Joe Jirik, Bob Wieland, Greg Davis, Ed Thamm. Middle Row- Jim Remender. Bob Earlv. Tom Dunning, Todd Tanner, Cliff Shaler, Dave Griffin, Jason Yatsevich, Mike Haley, Rick Koon, Paul Rick, Tom Weber, Don Childs. Front row-Terry Waybrant, Jerry Yanna, Gary Crowely, Steve McClintock, Ed Mason, John Gizzo, Mark Ruppel, Jim Gagliardi. At left, Tom Dunning carries the baton in the 880-relay. m Cheerleaders Win First Place At CMU! Clockwise: Super Great.' are the words on the winning banner the cheerleaders took to competition. Posing with it are Lisa and Lori McQuarters. Clockwise: Top-Freshmen cheerleaders pose for the camera. (R to L) Angela Miller, Pam Garfield, Kim Cox, Janice Olafson, Cheryl Swarthout, Jennifer Kieth. Next-the J.V. cheerleaders do a mount. Top: Mary Belanger, Wendy Klein, Erin Street. Far right- JoAnne Dundas, Michelle Stiles, Lisa McQuarters, Mary Beam. Bottom- Denise Hensel. Bottom: Cathy Zuellig, LeAnne Reinhardt, and Lori McQuarters hand out scrap books they made for the Senior football players at the banquet. Left: Varsity cheerleaders Top- Jackie Bullard, Cindy Gibson, Lori McQuarters, Carrie Tanner. Kneeling- Heidii Muson, Cathy Zuellig, LeAnne Reinhardt, and Lisa Poineau. Pictures of the banner and banquet are compliments of the Birch Run Banner. The 1980-81 cheerleaders from grades 7-12 competed against several other schools throughout the state. The Varsity cheerleaders placed first on their banner that was designed by Lori McQuarters and was made by Lisa McQuart- ers . The cheerleaders also learned new routines and new cheers. Congrat- ulations and keep up the good work. The cheerleading advisors for the various squads are: Freshman- Lois Garfield, J.V.- Kim Stiles, Varsity-Joan Compton, and Cheer- leading superviser- Shirley McQuarters. J.V. Baseball We They Pinconning MacArthur Garber Swan Valley Chesaning Bullock Creek Millington Frankenmuth HEMi CK CacRQLLTQ J, SOFTBALL m We They Pinconning Garber Creek Millington Chesaning Ortonville ankenmuth 1 Hemlock 2i MacArthur Carrollton GIRLS' TRACK . . .RECORD NOT AVAIL- ABLE AT PRESS TIME. TEACHERS DOING IT Lef t: Mr. L. Anderson Earth Science Right: Ms. L. Anderson Opp. Center Pep Club Left: Mr. Brown Welding Right: Mr. Buckel Geography Phys. Ed. J.V. Football J.V. Baseball Left: Mr. Callahan Phys. Ed. Government Economics Right: Mr. Carstensen English Impetus 146 WITH CLASS ?!! es Right: Mr. Cummings Gen. Math Adv. Math Algebra II I I Left: Mr. G. Davis Coll. Prep. English II Sports Lit. Right: Mrs. Davis Accounting Typing I Rec. Keeping Left: Mr. Pat Davy Opp. Center Right: Mr. P. Diehl English I English II Book Store 147 Picture not available Lef t: Mr. Frank Geometry Algebra I Physics Phys. Science Right: Ms. Goldstein Counselor Lef t: Mr. Hauck Tech. Drafting Rifcht: Mr. Ricard Pwr. and Energy J.V. Basketball m Left: Mrs. D. Hrabec Home Economics Foods Home Furnishing Consumer Ed. World Hist. Right; Mr. Kaemier Business Machs. Shorthand Adv. Typing Dir. Comm. Ed. Dir. Job Place- ment. Photograph not available Left: Ms. P. Kurtz Phys. Ed. Psychology Health Varsity Volley- ball Right: Mr. Kushuba Accounting Typing I Record Keeping Student Union Advisor Left: Mrs. Lafferty Art I. Art II $M Right: Mr. Mace «Adv. Woods Wood Tech. II Furniture 149 Left: Mr. Martin Biology Audio Visual Right: Mr. Matzke Counselor Left; Mrs. McKnight Chorus Music Right: Mr. M. Murphy Discussion Debate Journalism Left: Mr. Nye Contemp. Hist. Spanish II,III,I Spanish Club Advisor Right: Mrs. Oeming Speed Reading Content Reading Prac. English 150 Right: Mrs. Pollard Biology Anatomy � Left: Mr. Reed Cadet Band Music Concert Band Right: Mrs. Ryan English II English I FTA Advisor Left: Mr. Schiepek Bus. Math Remedial Math Right: Mr. Schilke Algebra I Intro. Algebra 151 Left: Mr.Schilke Intro.Algebra Algebra I Right: Mr. Shilling Occup. Math Spec. Ed. Occup. English Lang. Arts Left: Mr. Schultz Chemistry I Chemistry II Gen. Math Right: Mr. Shephard Speech I Forensics Left: Mrs. Thomas: English I Drama I Right: Mrs. Vale Family Living Creative Cl. Adv. Foods 152 Secretaries Leppien Courtney Jekel Admin. Secretaries Mrs. Coughlin Mrs. Randall Mrs. Napolitano Mrs. Haney 153 Superintendent Mr. Smock Asst. Superintendent Mr. Sanford Board of Education 154 Mr. Kime Mr. Reinhardt Mr. Matzke Mrs. Hudeck Mr. Berg Mrs. Davis Mr. Johnson Principal Mr. Psotka Asst. Principal Mr. Jakiemiec Athletic Director Mr. Horan North Elementary Teachers I Olive Reed Teachers Burt Teachers Olive Reed North Elementary Principal Principal Mrs. Kondal Mrs. Hlldner Cafeteria Shirley Reikowski Bonnie Bamberg Marion Mohn Karen Weller BUS DRIVERS Marian Zuellig, Verna Schian, Vera Parker, Bea Bamberg, Irene Polzin, Eileen Magnus, Janice Hadsall, Sharon Kretz, 158 Ilene Tanner, Carol McCormack, Sandy Ackerman, Chris Childs, Alice Leach, Mildred Parker, Alida Raquepaw, Connie Berg, Norma Zissler, Irene Kline, Lupe Reyna, Marian Stein, Carolyn DeSander. HILLIER FAMILY PORTRAITS 6227 DIXIE HWY. BRIDGEPORT, MICH 777-6831 Golden Valley Dairy 12800 Northend, Oak Park, HI. 48237 Phone No. 313-399-3120 Distributor of Sealtest Dairy Products throughout the state of Michigan SOVIS INSURANCE AGENCY Agents: Joseph Sovis Joseph E. Sovis CIC Samuel R. Little CIC Martin F. Sovis Kenneth R. Kendall CLU Phone: (517) 845-3400 624-9275 661-2486 723-7624 221 S. Main Oakley, Michigan 48649 Exit Restaurant Motel Fent’s Laundry Center GIFT SHOP, BAKERY 9143 EAST BIRCH RUN RD. BIRCH RUN, MICHIGAN PHONE 624-9652 Don’s Foodland 7935 Main Street Birch Run, MI 48415 Phone 624-5432 Foods, Drinks, Meats 8 am to 9 pm 7 Days 163 Bader Brothers Service Center John Deere Farm Equipment Parts Service Reese-Birch Run Ph. 868-4189 624-9356 General Repairing Bumping Painting Duty Wrecker Service 24 Hour Regular Heavy 12075 Dixie Hwy. Birch Run, Michigan Phone 624-5413 HENRY $. GRAY GARAGE 164 AAa iAertmufA CfixwA !Y{eJ ('l9 tAe oocA tA siys axne our u ay 12010 Chafick StKtzt Bisich Run, MI Phom? 624- 9335 Krauss Funeral Home ill 6 Main StMit Bi Lch Run, MI 4S415 Phone. 624- 9342 165 TONY’S 8781 Main Street Birch Run, Michigan PHONE: 624-5860 BIRCH RUN DRUG STORE 8501 Main Street Birch Run, Michigan 8 15 Phone 62 -9231 Prescri pt ions Gifts Candy Toys Watches Jewelry Vi tamans Milk Bread Cards Patterns Games Cosmet i cs 166 Galdlelfte BOWLING AND BANQUET CENTER 6817 Di «e Highway Bridgeport Michigan 48722 • Phone (517) 777 2190 The Student Union is RUN BY THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DURING LUNCH PERIODS AND BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL. THE Union sells chips, CANDY, GUM, POP, ETC., AND IS LOCATED IN THE Layman Building of Birch Run High School. Bowling is a great sport, get your whole family involved. Join a league for the fun of it. Bowling is for all ages. Kawkawlin Roofing Co. Commercial Industrial Anything andrews hairsryling center 79 6 Main St. Birch Run, Michigan Bob Andrews-Owner |US|£| Birch Run Education Association Congratulations Class of 1981 1.00 off on hair styling by appointment A. validate here valuable | coupon 1 BIRCH RUN Wrangler Blue Jeans and Western Shirts Tennis Shoes - Nike, Brooks, Etonic Chain Saws - Stihl Wood Stoves - Nashub, Upland, Old Mill Southern Aire, Fuego, Ultq - Mate, U.S. Stoves 8099 Main Street, Birch Run, Michigan Phone 624-9345 GOAL POST RECREATION PIZZA Downtown Birch Run Fresh Pizza, Hotdogs, Tacos, Coney Dogs, Subs, Mooney's Ice Cream, Chill, Shakes, Pop Orders to go 624-4397 Hours 10 a.m.-IO p.m. dally 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday and Saturday Student Lunch Special- Featuring the finest game room In the area. BIRCH RUN WELDING FABRICA TING 11160 Dixie Huy. Birch Hun. Michigan 464 .� Phone 624-0:171 Harold Johnson ■ Owner FURLO'S Great Family Dining SMORGASBORD Thurs. 5‘9 Fri.-Sat. 5-10 Sunday 12-8 Open Mon. thru Sat. 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sun. Noon to 11 p.m. Phone: 624-9471 169 William Judd w. Abe Judd George Judd Birch Run, Michigan 48415 Print - a- Print Complete printing service Wedding invitations Club Printing 9890 Morrish Road 9352 Morrish Road Birch Run Michigan Fedder’s Country Market Fresh Meat Beer Wine Groceries Sausage 170 10670 East Rd, Burt Phone 770-4800 ZEHNDER’S OF FRANKENMUTH • SINCE 1856 Family Style Chicken Dinners, Steaks and Seafoods For pleasant family dining or a special occasion, visit Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth. Ei joy our early American warmth and decor. . .old fashioned cook ing and friendly costumed waitresses ready to serve you. Zehnder’s is now featuring a “Special Dinner of the Month, with a bill of fare prepared especially for you. Plan now to take a short, pleasant drive with the family to Zehnder’s, er joy a meal and visit our gift shops, delicatessen, bake shop, wine cellar, food store and tap room. Call 517 652-9925 iwwei Sludm Inc. • Weddings • Engagements • Graduations • Child Studies • Family Groups Specialists in Bridal Photography. Candid Formal Custom Professional Color 2141 Warwick Saginaw, Mi. 793-6930 130 W. Tuscola Frankenmuth, Mi. 652-9909 Dining Rooms serving daily 11:00 a.m. -9:30 p.m. Coffee Shoppe serving daily 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Five Uniquely-Designed Bavarian Dining Rooms: Austrian Room, Alpine Room, Heidelberg Room. Family Crest Room Bavarian Room. Also Kaffee Haus Serving a la carte. Mara Lang’s Antiques Collectibles Women’s Clothes Gift Shop. Retail Bake Shop Featuring Homemade Specialties Wine Cellar. Banquet facilities available for all occasions. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dally OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK APRIL THRU DECEMBER CLOSED MONDAYS JANUARY THRU MARCH 246 South Matn St. Tfm.nkznmuth, Hichtgan 48734 (5 7) 652-9S77 171 BIERLEIN’S WEDDING HAUS pA.eie itA TOTAL WEDDING SERVICE WITH TENDER LOVING CARE BRIDAL GOWNS VEIL DESIGNING BRIDESMAID GOWN MOTHERS OF THE WEDDING FORMALS TUXEDO RENTALS ALTERATION DEPERTMENT MAIN AND JEFFERSON STREET FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN PHONE (517)652-2861 Bavarian Salon of Beeury Merle Norman Cosmetics Hair sty 1es-Perms-Coloring 1 59 North Main Frankenmuth, Mich. 873 Phone: 652-8900 172 With tuition costs at colleges ami voratinnal Uvhnical schools at an all tina' high, many high school graduates arc finding them selves able to meet admission standards, but unable to afford the tuition. 1 he Navy wants all qualified candidates to achieve the goal of higher education. And we can help, through a dramatic new pro- gram called the Veterans Educational Assistant Plan Under this plan. Navy men and women can save from $50 to $75 each month, and their savings will lie matched 2 for 1! If you save $2700 over a three year period, the Government will match this with $5400 — for a combined saving of $H100! Get all the facts. Just call your nearest Navy recruiter. He can tell you how to get ahead in the Navy. And how easy it is to save $8100. Call or write: Robert Lund Tel: 517-753-5488 Call collect “lEitaration has fur its objrrt thr formation of rtjarartrr.” Herbert Spencer SECOND NATIONAL BANK CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 81! STELLA’S RESTAURANT CONEY IS. O'TOOLE'S RESTAURANT BANQUET ROOM Homecooked Dinners Homemade Pies 143W. Vienna Rd. Clio Downtown, Clio Specilizing in Fish Chips Cllo Square 2145 W. Vienna Road Clio, Michigan 687-3290 Coneys Chili Daily Specials 4023 Cllo Road Flint, Michigan 789-5801 Open 6 days 7-10:00 Silvia 4 PIZZERIA FAMILY RESTAURANT ITALIAN AND AMERICAN POOD SERVING BEER WINE OPEN FOR LUNCH TUES - FRIDAY CLOSED MONDAYS FOR FAST TAKE OUT Gerry’s Country House 686-7410 Fine Food And Cocktails 6468 W. Vienna Rd. Clio, Michigan iRO —tJ . DOWNTOWN ' fecC CL|° 138 W VIENNA ROAD Gerald R. Gagne, Host Pho.-3: 686-3710 173 Dordon Pharmacy CLIO 6 a nnp r a tu a t c a a Kirchman Bros. Co. P.0. Box 615 Midland Walnut Bay City 48707 1-800-322-4519 Monrrose Orchards 1 Mile E. 1 Mile N. of Montrose 12473 Seymour Rd. Montrose, Mi. 48457 Phone 313-639-6971 200 Acres of Fruit Apples - Plums - Pears Blueberries - Cherries Cider - Donuts - Honey Popcorn - Fresh Baked Goods Daily 8-6 Sunday Noon-6 Donald Sandra Hill 174 BUTTER CRUST BAKERY 6181 Dixie Hwy, Bridgeport, Michigan Phone 777-3680 Wedding, Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation Cakes Bread - Rolls - Pies - Cookies Bud’s Market Bud Sue Schrank 8010 Dixie Highway Birch Run, Michigan 48415 Phone 777-3500 Schmitzer Hardware 11944 Conquest Birch Run, Michigan 48415 McNamara Real Estate 7995 Main Street Birch Run, Mi. 48415 The Hair Company HELEN BULLARD Owner-Manager 11917 Conquest Birch Run, MI 48415 BEAUTY SALON Latest Styles for Men Women For Appointment Call (517) 624-9631 TAYMOUTH UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 12517 Morseville Rd. Birch Run, Mich. 175 I.................. D(Coc SJ(ornei FOR THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE 902 N DORT HWY FLINT. Ml 48506 (313) 232-5126 246B S MAIN ST FRANKENMUTH. Ml (517)652 8641 ROHDE'S LEATHER SHOP Shoe Repair - Custom Leather Work Harness and Saddlery New and Used Eauipment Repair of all leather items AT THE LIGHT IN Bridgeport, Michigan 48722 Phone 777-2340 Rich's Hairstyling 151 W VIENNA st DOWNTOWN CUO MEN S WOMENS HAIR CUTTING 7� • « . , RK PftOOOCTS! FOR THOSE WHO CARE ABOUT THEIR hair OPEN TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY 9 AM UNTIL 5:30 PM RICH MCLAIN HAIR STYUST CALL 687-0360 A M DISTRIBUTING INDUSTRIAL BRUSHES • BROOMS • MOPS SQUEEGEES • CLEANERS CAR CARE PRODUCTS • LUBES ADDITIVES • CONDITIONERS • WAXES 10525 E. Birch Run Rd. Birch Run. Michigan 48415 Joe 8 Marilyn Yatsevich Phone (517) 624-9872 WHISTLE STOP Brigitte Abbott - owner '’3335 South Gera Road Birch Run, Michigan 4845 5 7-624-5221 All Party Supplies HAYES’ PURPLE PUFF FLOWERS 299 E State St. MONTROSE, Ml 48457 (313) 639-2600 Dale t. Meyer Ph 777-4200 4428 Williamson Bridgeport. Michigan 48722 (The Camplujhter COMPLETE Floral Service Flowershop Floral Designs op Distinction Eye Examinations Contact Lenses CLIO VISION SERVICES Clio Plaza 2155 W. Vienna Road Clio, Michigan 48420 Telephone 686-4240 MICHAEL CAPUA, O.D. MARTIN QUILLEN Optometrist Optician 176 PATRONS The Panther Tales Yearbook Staff would like to thank the following advertisers for supporting the 1981 Panther Tales Yearbook: Babcock Foodliner Birch Run Heats Birch Run Science K Culture Club Cardinal Inn Motel Dr, Daniel J, Pepin D.D.S, Frankenmuth IGA - Ben Franklin Howley's Inn Restaurant Kriseler Brothers Welding McClelland Duff Saginaw Farm Bureau Oil Company Schian Real Estate Village Lanes Wickes Agriculture THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR ADVERTISERS WHO SUPPORTED THE 1981 Panther Tai fs Yearbook FROM THE STAFF! SOPHOMORE SWEETHEART delayed because of snow The Sophomore Sweetheart Dance was scheduled for Saturday, February 14. Because of bad weather, school closing, and other school activities on the weekends it was rescheduled for Friday, March 6. The top five finalists and their escorts were Jill Bair and Ron Good, Shelly Belill and Brad Knoll, Mary Beam and Steve Boulton, Wendy Klein and Chris Gibson, and Debbie Wenn and Keith Slavik. The Sophomore class voted during their biology class. When the votes were tallied the 1981 Sophomore Sweetheart was Wendy Klein. Wendy was crowned by last year's Sweetheart Carrie Tanner. Clockwise: Top Left: 1981 Sophomore Sweetheart court Mary Beam, Shelly Belill, Sweetheart Wendy Klein, Jill Bair and Debbie Wenn. Sophomore Sweetheart Wendy Klein, Debbie Wenn, Shelly Belill, Jill Bair and Mary Beam. Taking A The yearbook staff is taking a look back at the school year in events that happened in our community. Walking down Main Street to- ward the middle school you might notice a new addition to Birch Run. It's called Birch Run Sports. It is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pollard. Jan Pollard teaches biology, anatomy and physiology, and coaches track at Birch Run High. A gasoline explosion at Conlee's Oil Company occurred Tuesday, December 30, 1980, at 9:40 A.M. Tank truck driver Ralph Coffins was filling underground storage tanks when the tank overflowed. Coffins, 34, and Conlee employee Keith Palmer, 30, were wiping up the overflow when something ignited the fumes and caused the explo- sion. Both Coffins and Palmer were killed. Hot lunch prices rose to 75 cents on January 26, 1981. The price has been rising steadily since the beginning of the year. As many of you may have noticed in the past year the price of everything has skyrocketed. Birch Run was faced with an- other millage request for a 12.95 mills renewal and an additional four mills for operation. It was defeated February 9, 1981. The millage will be voted on again in June. A Save Our Schools committee has been formed to publicize the need for the millage. A bird making a nest in the trasformer next to Krausses Funeral Home and Michigan Service Center caught on fire which short circuit the elec- trical power and caused a Look Back blackout in Birch Run. Students were sent home at 11:00 and business' were closed down. The power returned at 6:00. Clockwise: BR Sports, Transmitter, Conlee's, Kelly Draper and others getting hot lunch. DEDICATION The 1981 Panther Tales' yearbook has been dedicated to Mrs. Linda Davis by her yearbook staff. Mrs. Davis was chosen be- cause of her ability to teach her students in an interesting, unique and exciting way. She makes learning fun and worthwhile. Before Mrs. Davis came to BR she was a co-op cordin- ator at Bridgeport High School. Classes she teaches at BR include record keeping, accounting, Typing I, and advisor to our yearbook staff. Mrs. Davis is also secretary of the Altrusa club and treasurer of the BR Education Association.