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

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1982 volume:

THE ROAV NOT TAKEN Two noads diverged in a yellow wood, And sonny I could not tnavel both. And be one tnavelen, long I stood And looked down one as lan as I could To whene It bent In the undengnowth; Then took the othen, as just as lain.. And having pen.ha.pi the betten claim, Became it was gnassy and wanted wean; Though as Ion that the pasting thene Had wonn them neatly about the tame. And both that monning equally lay in leaves not step had tnodden black. Oh, I kept the l-inst Ion anothen day! Vet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted il I should even come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhene ages and ages hence: Two noads cLLvenged in a wood, and I— I took the one less tnaveled by, And that has made all the dillenence. --Robent Enost Coven design and opening page By: Steven Gannity 1 r l s- m ■f ' ri- Ba si t A e r oalam ($ir c ( ? a n f f £g t fc A o o ($ rc i ,'v'furt, Jkfi cAt' aan + Wfcl=r=rmi� iff TABLE OF CONTENTS Opening.........................1 Seniors........................14 Underclassmen..................52 Clubs..........................82 Music and The Arts............114 Sports........................134 Faculty.......................178 Advertising...................194 Closing.......................216 I Upper left and clockwise: Dawn Ay ling and Rob Hudec studing in the library. Birch Run High School from the parking lot. Next is Lyn Leppien and Bonnie Pruis at the Christmas concert. Varsity football player, Mike McConnell in the library on his free time. Panther fans show their spirit at a basketball game. 3 Spirit Spells Going into homecoming with the football team at a 6-0 record set the atmosphere for a good turn out for spirit week. The Pep Club, which sponsors spirit week, set up a contest be- tween classes much like the home- coming float contest. Students dressed up according to the announ- cements and posters in the halls. It is the time of the year in which students and teachers alike can dress up weird, act crazy, and have lots and lots of fun. Spirit days consisted of: Mon- day-crazy sox, t-shirt and hat day. Tuesday—security and pajama day. Wednesday--cowboy and Indian day. Thursday--punk rock day. Friday-blue and gold and button day. During the annual homecoming pep assembly Miss Lisa Anderson, adviser of the Pep Club, announced that the senior class had won the spirit week contest. Junior class was in second place followed by the sophomores and last place to the Freshmen class. Mrs. Jan Thomas was awarded a carnation for dressing up every day. There was a remarkable improve- ment from the last few years, on both the parts of students and teachers alike. It seemed that when the week came to dress up al- most everyone participated to show their school spirit. We hope the enthusiasm continues for a lone time! Success Upper left and clock- wise: Lupe Cabello, dressed as an Indian, busy doing her work. Mrs. Thomas in the li- brary on pajama and security day. Cowgirls Lisa Kime and Dana Periard work on the computer in the library. Brenda Black, dressed as a cowgirl, typing for the yearbook. Michelle Stiles, Ed Mason, Miss Anderson, Carla Holmes all dressed for pajama day. 5 Record Breaking Crowd Despite the cold and windy wea- ther and inadequate seating, nearly five thousand people attended the homecoming game Friday, October 23 against Frankenmuth. Homecoming festivities began with a dedication of Another One Bites the Dust over the intercom from the cheerleaders to the var- sity football players just prior to the pep assembly. The large number of students attending the pep assembly prompted the cheerleaders to pull out two more sections of bleachers, an in- frequent occurrence at assemblies. The cheerleaders and pom pon girls performed routines to the school song to begin the program. After the crowd settled down, the new athletic director and coach, Frank Holes, gave a pep talk. The pom pon squad then performed a routine to Tough Guys . Miss Lisa Anderson, Pep Club advisor, announ- ced the Senior class had won the spirit week contest and Mrs. Jan Thomas was awarded a carnation for showing her school spirit by dres- sing up every day of the week. Run Around Sue was a special treat played by the Pep Band, while many students joined in by doing the twist on the floor of the gym- nasium. The Junior class was vic- torious in the spirit contest. Ending the assembly, the cheer- leaders and pom pon squads per- formed a routine to the school song. Evening festivities kicked off with the traditional homecoming parade, organized by the Student Council. Parade Marshall was Steve Januszewski. Participants not only included homecoming court, class floats, band the traditional entries, but National Honor Society also dressed as clowns and dis- tributed balloons. (continued on page 9) “BIRCH 'RUN Attends Homecoming Game! Upper Left and Clockwise: Birch Run Team cross was placed on the football field by the Frankenmuth team the night before the game. The Pep Assembly crowd did the twist on the floor of the gym while the pep band played Run Around Sue . Hollie Kern and Dawn Eichenhofer as the Pom Pon Squad per- forms Tough Guys at the Pep Assembly. The Pep Band performing at our Pep Assemblies has done alot to build spirit. Spirits were the highest they've ever been in Birch Run's history as nearly five thousand people attended the homecoming game. Chris Switalski Chosen Upper Left and Clockwise: Number 3, Brad Knoll, looking down field for a receiver. Chris Switalski given a kiss by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Switalski after she had been crowned homecoming queen. Chris and her court Diane Zoromski, Carrie Tanner, Chris, Michelle Lynch and Renee Tanner. Phil Periard, Number 30, attempts to gain yardage while Number 63, Tom Mazur leads the blocking attempt. The home- coming crowd attending the homecoming dance after the game. Homecoming Queen (continued trom page 6) Pre-game began as the pom pon squad presented their routine to Just Can't Wait . The Band per- formed its regular pre-game show. Half time show began with the Band taking the field playing the school song. The annual float line-up depicted the homecoming theme Breakfast Cereals . Fresh- men class chose Captain Crunch and the theme Crunch Those Eagles, while Sophomores chose BooBerry and the motto We're Gonna Berry 'Em . Magically Victorious was the theme picked by the Juniors depicting their cereal choice, Lucky Charms. Froot Loops was selected by the Seniors and their theme was Knock 'Em for a Loop . The highly coveted Float Jug was presented to the Class of 1983. Debbie Wenn, Junior class Vice-President ac- cepted the jug from Student Council President, Cindy Gibson. The key portion of the home- coming half time is the crowning of the homecoming queen. The court consisted of Diane Zoromski, Carrie Tanner, Chris Switalski, Michelle Lynch and Renee Allison. Mr. Gilbert Berg, President of the Birch Run Board of Education, crowned the 1981-82 homecoming queen chosen by the students of BR. . .Miss Chris Switalski. The only disappointment of the evening came when the Panthers bowed to the Eagles by a score of 27-0. Student Council organized the homecoming dance which capped the evening's festivities. Music was provided by D G Productions. 9 Juniors ’ Float Panther charm is what we've got, We'll get those Eagles on the spot, Birch Run Panthers are number one, But don't forget . . .we've just begun! 'Magically Victorious' is what we'll be, We're the class of '83. P.S. The work we've done has spread for miles, We gratefully thank you, Mrs. Stiles! This was the Juniors' poem that accompanied their float. The work done captured the judges' votes and made the class of 1983 the homecoming float jug champions. The float jug was awarded to the Junior class vice- president, Debbie Wenn by Student Council ' president, Cindy Gibson. It is tradition at Birch Run that each year classes are in competition with one another in the building of floats. Floats appear according to the theme established by Student Council. The theme this year was Breakfast Cereals . The floats are judged according to their appropriateness of theme, originality of thought, care in workmanship and com- pleteness . 10 Upper left and Clock- wise: Steve Januszewski, Michelle Harris, and Junior vice president Debbie Wenn proudly show off the float jug as the homecoming crowd watches. Lucky Charms, with the theme Magically Victor- ious was chosen by the Juniors. Captain Crunch made by the Freshmen with the theme Crunch those Eagles . Seniors choose Froot loops with the theme Knock 'Em for a Loop . Berry 'Em was selected by the Sophomores using the cereal Boo Berry. Sopljpmores QToose SwSetlysart Valentine's Day means hearts, flowers, cards and candy. However, to the Sopho- more class of Birch Run High School, it means choosing their Sweetheart. The top five finalists and their escorts wer Julie Medina and Dean John- son, Diane DeKalita and Frank Huber, Sue Zoromski and Kevin Leitz, Holly Kern and John Vfolverton, and Donna Shappee and Dan Steepe. When the votes were counted Sue Zorom- ski had been selected by the Sophomore class for their Sweetheart. This class also sponsored the Sweetheart Dance which was held on Saturday, February 13 with music provided by 106 fin. Sue was crowned at the dance by last year's Sweetheart, Wendy Klein. Sue commented, I couldn't believe it. I was excited; it was like a dream. Top: standing, Donna Shappee, Julie Medina, sitting, Holly Kern, Sweetheart Sue Zoromski, and Diane DeKalita. Top opposite page: Diane DeKalita, Donna Shappee, middle: Sweetheart Sue Zoromski, lower: Julie Medina, and Holly Kern. UppeA I tit and clockwi t: Intnt Vitany fitting at the computeA mix- ing ion a ntply. Bnian KnauA6 poking in hie toga . Talking to a ntanby intend is ULchtllt Henkel. Heidil Munion ilaAheA a big gnin ion the camtna. 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Leitz Rebecca Jean Linton Ca £ Littlejohn Teti Fabb Blacky Cate Richaad Vuane LouchaAt II Vh Trenton L. Lu.ci.eA TAent Michelle Lynch Michelle Loluacl MaAie MaedeA LauAa KunbeAly MaAce UcchaAd LaAAy Julio Medina Ja. Linda Ann Medina McCoftmack McNalley Julio WeineA Kim Rick Liia Ma Ue MeZzo Steven JamA MeAvyn KeZty Sue Moodu Tim Moon Leae” H P Moodt Um Vana Elizabeth Penlasid Vana Usa Pen.o Sheila Mante Polz-in Usa Sheila William Lewis PomeAoy Pom-E-noy Shelly Kay ReutheA Shelly KimbeAly Reyna Hun Ron Rhodes Ron Susan MaAle Ross Sue Julie. K. Rappel HvuaniouaAe SanfoAd KathAyn MasUe Sdvian Honda SchirutzeA Jule Mfl'u n Katie Randy Vhglt Sheppasid Michael SjoitAom K iyital Ann Smith Stacy Anne SolinAkl Vvigil Hike lOiy6 Stacy 26 Loxi Ann SopeA Txaey Ann Southmxd Steven SpitleXM Kelly Staxk Soap T iacy Steve Kelly Linda Steepe Conoid StoltenbeAg Vo mid StAobel Michael Sa el Steepen. Ron” The StAobe Mike ChAutine M. SuJital ki Su)ie 6 CaAAie Elizabeth Tannex CaAAie Renee Maxie Tannex Rinnex'i Texxy P. Tannex Texxy 27 Many Beth ThemaA Ma Nancy Jo Van Ncaa Nancella KaAle.cn VanSlckle CaAla IAcnc Rath Vltany lAcnc Tammy Sue WeAton Tam n Randall M. Wheatley Randy Rhonald Wheatley Ron CaAol Wheaton Touche John Edwasid WilinAlu. John WaAij Anna Wition Maxy Sob Winland Bob John WolveAton Wolf OO mu Visitors From Foreign Lands Top row: VIsiting Birch Run this year was Karen Kupier from the Nerher- lands, who stayed with the Eleazer family. Sergio Contreas is from Chile and was living with the Scharrer family. Angela VanDerStarr is from the Netherlands and was staying with the Palmer family. Bottom row: Gerardo, El in, and Karen discover that happiness is contagious. Living with the Flewelling family was El in Lauvnes from Norway. Visiting from Mexico was Gerardo Garcia who was living with the Miller family. 31 SesiMr W o 6a 6TAe i ot Upper right and clockwise: The Class officers were Diane Zoromski, Secretary; Kim McCormack, Treasurer; Kelly Moody, Vice president; and Richard Louchart, President. Marion Sanford displays her favorite hobby—talking! Showing her talent of spinning a volleyball on her finger is Gayle Davis. J|al)e Hcfjiclicti Renee Allison- cheerleading (9,10, Pom Pon (12), Band (9,10,11,12), Powder Puff Football (12), Flags (11.12) , Pep Club (11), AI I Honor Rolls (10,11,12), Homecoming Court (12), Solo and Ensemble-2nd (11). KaRLENE Beach- Powder Puff Football (11.12) , Softball (11,12), All Honor RolIs (9,10,11,12). Kim BeLILL- Forensics (9,10,11,12), State Competition, 10th place (10), 9th place (11), Pep Band (10), National Honor Society (10,11,12), All Honor Rolls (9,10,11,12), Band (9,10,11,12), Cum Laude Graduate (12), Extended Learning (10), Yearbook, Business Manager (12), Powder Puff Football (11,12). Cathy Bell- aii Honor Rolls (10,11,12), Impetus (11), Yearbook (9). ick Berner- Pootbai i (12). RENDA Black- Cheerleading (9,10), Pom Pon (12), Yearbook, Records Manager (12), Band (9,10,11,12), National Honor Society (10,11,12), Flags (11, 12), Pep Club (10,11), Student Union (12), All Honor Rolls (9,10,11,12), Magna Cum Laude Graduate (12). Debbie Boris- p.t.a. (9,10,11,12)- President (10,11,12), F.H.A. (10,11, 12)- Secretary (11) Vice President (12), National Honor Society (10,11, 12), Impetus (10,11,12), All Honor Rolls (9,10,12), ACT Semi Finalist (11) , Extended Learning (10,11,12), Spanish Club (10), Cum Laude Graduate. Kerri BrOCKETT- Office Assistant (12), F.H.A. (10), All Honor Rolls (9,10, 11,12). Jackie Bullard- cheerleading (10,11,12), Varsity Club (11,12), Pep Club (9,10, 11) - Secretary (11), Chorus (9,10,11), Impetus (9,10,11), Forensics (9,10), Journalist (9,10). LUPE CABELLO- pep Club (12), Office Assistant (9,10,11,12). Pat Cherry- Football (in, wrestling (9.10.11.12) , Varsity Club (11,12), Industrial Arts (9,10,11,12). Sharon Close- National Honor Society (10.11.12) , F.T.A. (11,12)- Secretary (12) , Chorus (9), Impetus (9,10,11, 12) , Pep Club (12), All Honor Rolls (9.10.11.12) , Extended Learning (10.11.12) . Stephanie Comstock- Track no,in. Volleyball (9,10,11,12), Softball (9) , All Honor Rolls (11), Pep Club (11), Varsity Club (11,12), Band (9.10.11.12) . Sheryl CRANE- Band (9,10, ID, Forensics (9.10.11.12) , F.T.A. (9,10), Powder Puff Football (11,12), Pep Club (10, 11), Bookroom Assistant (11,12), Library Assistant (12), Cum Laude Graduate. Gayle Davis- Basketball (9,10,in, SoftbalI (10,11,12)-MVP (10), Volleyball (10,11,12)-Team Captain (10) , MVP (11), Varsity Club (11), Powder Puff Football (11,12), Chorus (10,11), Band (9,10,11). Elizabeth Dillon- student union (9), Golden Torch (10,11,12)-Assistant Editor, Powder Puff Football (12), AI I Honor RolIs (9,10,11,12). Kellie Draper- chorus (9,10,11,12), Library Assistant (12), Teacher Assistant (10,11,12). Thomas Dunning- Basketball (9,10,in, Baseball (9), Track (11), National Honor Society (10,11,12), Extended Learning (10), All Honor Rolls (9, 10.11.12) , Summa Cum Laude Graduate. Mary Farr- Band (9,io,m, Pep ciub (10), Panther Pride (10), Yearbook (9.10.11.12) -Copy Layout Editor, Teacher Assistant (11), Office Assistant (11), Bookroom Assistant (9) , Drama (11), Track (12), Impetus (12), AI I Honor Rolls (11, 12). Eric Garfield- Track (9,10). Cindy Gibson- cheerleading (9,10,11, 12), Forensics (9,10,11)—2nd Team All Conference (10), Golden Torch (10.11.12) -Editor (12), Softball (10) , Track (9), Pep Club (9,10), Varsity Club (11), Student Council (9.10.11.12) -President (12), Powder Puff Football (12), Sophomore Sweetheart (10). JOANNA Gizzo- Basketball (9,10,11), Softball (9), Extended Learning (9, 10.11.12) , Student Union (12), Pep Club (12), Varsity Club (11), Impetus (10.11.12) , Cadet Teaching (9), All Honor Rolls (9,10,11,12), Bookroom Assistant (11,12), Powder Puff Foot- ball (12), Most Talkative, Math Olympics Qualifier (11,12), Magna Cum Laude Graduate. SHELLY GnATKOWSKI- Pom Pon (H Sec- retary, Powder Puff Football (11), Forensics (11), Chorus (9,10,11), Extended Learning (.9,10). Lisa Grant- Basketbal I (9,10,ID, Track (10,11), Volleyball (10), All Honor Rolls (10,11,12), F.T.A. (10), Cum Laude Graduate, Varsity Club (11), Powder Puff Football (11,12), Book- room Assistant (12). Kim Green-pep ciub (9,10,id, Pom Pon (11) , Chorus (9,10,11,12), Journalism (9), Powder Puff Football (12). Dana Griggs- Powder pUff Football (12), Track (12). LYNN TaRPST- Basketball (9,10,11 )-Most Improved Player (9), Most Valuable Player (10), Volleyball (10,11,12), 1st Team All Conference (11,12), 1st Team All Valley (11), 1st Team AI I County (11,12), Most Valuable Offen- sive Player (11), Track (9,10,11), Most Improved Player (10), All Honor Rolls (9,10,11,12), National Honor Society (10,11,12), Extended Learning (10), Powder Puff Football (11,12), Band (9,10,11,12), Magna Cum Laude Graduate. Pat Tart- Spanish Club (10,12), Impetus (11.12) , Powder Puff Football (12), Track (12). Michelle Hensel- Nati onal Honor Society (11.12) , Forensics (9,10), Pep Club (9.10.11.12) , Student Union (10,11, 12), Impetus (10,11,12), Band (9,10, 11,12), Yearbook (10,11,12)-Editor (12), All Honor Rolls (9,10,11,12), Magna Cum Laude Graduate. Todd JuTCHINSON- Baseball (9,10). Rose Jacobs- Basketball (9,10,id, Volleyball (9,10,11,12)- Most Valuable Offensive Player (10), Co-Captain (12) Track (9,10,11,12)-Conference (11), Varsity Club(ll), Student Union (10, 11), Miss DAR (12), Forensics (9,10) President of Class (9), Student Council (12)- Vice President (12), National Honor Society (10,11,12), All Honor Rolls (9,10,11,12), Extended Learning (9,10,11,12), Teachers Pet, Girl's Athlete, Magna Cum Laude Graduate. Kelly Jankowski- Pep ciub (in. Track (10), Impetus (11,12), Powder Puff Football (11,12). John JeRRED- Forensics (9,10,11,12), Drama (10), Panther Mascot (11, 12), All Honor Rolls (9,10,11), Impetus (10), Class Comic. Allen Jones- Baseball (9,10,11,12). Janet KaPALA- Powder Puff Football (12). CAROL Kenny- Powder Puff Football (11, 12), Golden Torch Staff (12), Chorus (9,10,11). SHELLY KiME- Softball (10), Basketball (9). Tracy KRACKO- volleyball (9,10,11,12), Track (9), Extended Learning (9,10, 11,12), Golden Torch Staff (11,12), Yearbook (10,11,12)- Business Manager, National Honor Society (10,11,12). Brian KrAUSS- student Counci I (10,11,12), Class Treasurer (9), National Honor Society (10,11,12), All Honor Rolls, (9.10.11.12) , Band (9,10,11,12), Stage Band (9), Class Musician, Summa Cum Laude Graduate. Tammy KRETZ“ Softball (9,10,11,12)- Most Valuable Offensive Player (10), Most Improved Player (11), Volleyball (10,1 , 12), F.H.A. (9), Powder Puff Football (11.12) , Panther Pride (10). Karin KuIPER- Track (12), Powder Puff FootbalI (12). EliN LaUVSNES- Track (12), Forensics (12), F.H.A. (12), Powder Puff Footbal (12). Richard LoUCHART- Class President (10, 12), Football (9,10,11,12)- Most Valu- able Running Back (11), Baseball (9), Forensics (9,10,11), Wrestling (9,11, 12)- Co-Captian, Conference Champ County Champ, District Champ, Regional Quali f ier. Trent LuCIER- Football (9,10, ID, Wres- tling (9,10,11), Drama ( 10,11), Varsity Club (11), Band (9,10,11,12). Laura Maeder- softbaii (9,10,in, Volleyball (9,10), Powder Puff Football (11,12). • Teresa Magnus- Basketball (9,10,11), Volleyball (9,11,12), Softball (9,10, 11) , Band (9,10,11,12), National Honor Society (10,11,12)- Secretary (12), All Honor Rolls (9,10,11,12), Powder Puff Football (11,12), Varsity Club (01,11), Pep Club (10,11), Impetus (9), Foren- sics (9). VlNCE MaY wrestling (10,11,12), Football (10,11), Band (9,10,11,12), Stage Band (10) , Varsity Club (11), Pep Band (11, 12) , Snowcoming Court (12). DAWN McCaLLUK- Softball (9), Powder Puff Football (11,12). Kim cCoRMACK- Track (9,10), Band (9,10, 11,12), Pom Pon (12), Powder Puff Football (12), Pep Club (9,10,11,12), AM Honor Rolls (11,12), Varsity Club (11) , Class Treasurer (12), Solo Ensemble (11). Rick McNalley- Band (9,10,11,12), Honors Band (10,11). Linda Medina- chorus (9), softbaii (io), Powder Puff Football (12), Spanish Club (10,11). Lisa MeLZO- F.T.A. (1011,12)- Vice Pres- ident (11), F.H.A. (9,10), Pep Club (11), JournaIi sm (12). Kelly Moody- PomPon (10,11,12)- Secretary (10), Captain (11,12), F.H.A. (9,10), F.T.A. (9,10)- Treasurer (10), Pep Club (9,10,11, 12), Varsity Club (11), Forensics (9,10), Golden Torch (11,12), National Honor Society (12), Student Council (10,11), Class Vice Pres ident (12), Powder Puff Football (11). Heidii unson- pep ciub (9,10,in. Varsity Club (11), Fornsics (9,10,11, 12), SoftbaU (10), Powder Puff Foot- ball (11), Cheer leading (10,11,12), TAMMY 'IASS- Chorus (9,10,12), National Honor Society (10,11,12), Pep Club (11.12) , F.T.A. (11,12)- Treasurer (12), Impetus (12), All Honor Rolls (9.10.11.12) , Extended Learning (10, 11.12) , Shyest Person, Magna Cum Laude Graduate. Debbie Neeley- Forensics (9), Chorus (12), Band (9,10), Pom Pon (11), Pep Club (9,12), Impetus (11,12), Powder Puff Football (11,12). Dana Periard- pep ciub (10,11,12), F.T.A. (12), Chorus (9,10,12), National Honor Society (10,11,12), All Honor Rolls (9,10,11,12), Exten- ded Learning (10,11,12), Library Assistant (12). SHEILA PoLZIN- National Honor Society (10.11.12) - President (12), Powder Puff Football (11), Spanish Club (10), All Honor Rolls (9,10,11,12). Bill Pomeroy- f.h.a. (9,10,11,12), Chorus (9,10,12)- Pianist. ARK PlJADERER- Baseball (9,10,11,12), Basketball (9,10,11,12), Cross Country (9), Yearbook (12), Indus- trial Arts (10,11,12). Violet Paasch- f.h.a. (12) Shelly ReUTHER- Colden Torch (11,12)- Copy Editor (11), Editor (12), Powder Puff Football (12), Chorus (9.10.11) . Kim Reyna- pep ciub (12), chorus (9,10, 11.12) . SUE ROSS- Yearbook (9), Band (9,10), Golden Torch (9). Julie PuPPEL- Track (10), Pep CLub (10.11) , Forensics (10,11), Pom Pon (11,12), Student Union (12). Harion Sanford- f.t.a. (9,10,11,12), National Honor Society (10,11,12), Band (9,10,11,12), Track (11), Forensics (9,10), Pep Band (9). Katie ScHIAN- Library Assistant (10,11, 12), Chorus (9,10,11,12), All Honor RoI Is. Randy ScHMITZER- Basketball (9), Base- Ball (9,10), Golf (11,12). Rita ScHOMAKER- All Honor Rolls (9,10, 11.12) , National Honor Society (10,11, 12), Class Secretary (9,10,11), Extended Learning (10,11,12), Band (9, 10.11.12) , Pep Band (10,12), Pep Club (9,10,11,12), Forensics (10,11,12), Chess CLub (9,10,11,12), Student Union (9.10.12) , Powder Puff Football (11), Class Pessimist, Most Hard to Convince, Summa Cum Laude Graduate. CHARLENE ShAUC-ER- National Honor Societv (10.11.12) , Library Assistant (12), All Honor Rolls (9,12), Extended Learning (9,10,11,12). f IKE SjOSTROM- Football (9,10), Track (11.12) . Krystal Smith- Powder Puff Football m, 12), Track (12), Spanish Club (10). STACY SOLINSKI- Vol leybal I (9,10), Track (11,12), Band (9,10,11,12), National Honor Society (10,11,12), Forensics (9,10,11), Pep Band (10), All Honor Rolls (9,10,11,12), Extended Learning (10,12), Class Treasurer (10,11), Powder Puff Foot- ball (11,12), Prettiest Hair, Cum Laude Graduate. Lori Soper- cadet Band (9), Student Union (10), Pep Club (10,11). Tracy Southward- voiieybaii (9,10), Student Union (11,12), Track (10), Pep Club (10). Linda StEEPE- Volleyball (9), Softball (9,10), Powder Puff Football (11,12), Student Union (10), Band (9,10,11, 12), Stage Band (10). Donald Strobel- wrestling (11,12), Cross Country (12). CHRIS SwITALSKI- varsity Club (10,11, 12), Track (9,10,11), Volleyball (9, 10.11.12) , Cross Country (10), Student Conucil (9,10,11,12)- Secre- tary (12), F.T.A. (11), F.H.A. (9), Library Assistant (12), Pep Club (10) Powder Puff Football (11,12), Homecom i ng Queen. Carrie Tanner- pep ciub (9), impetus (10) , Varsity Club (11) Forensics (9,10,11,12), Track (9,10,11), Powder Puff Football (11,12), Cheerleading (9,10,11,12), Class Vice President (9,10,11), Band (9,10, 11.12) , Sophomore Sweetheart (10), Homecoming Court. Renee Tanner- Cheerleading (9,10), Pom Pon (12), Softball (9,10), Forensics Student Council (9,10,11), Student Union (11), Journalism (9), Powder Puff Footba I I (12). Terry Tanner- Baseball (9,10,11,12)- First in League (11), Baseball (9,10) Wrestling (11,12)- First in League (12), Cross Country (11,12), Student Council (9), Football (9,10). MARY THOMAS- Cheerleading (9,10), Band (9,10,11), Forensics (9,10). Nancy VanNeSS- _MIPA Photography Award (11) - Third in State, Pep Club (11)- Vice President, Pre Nancy VanNeSS- M|PA Photography Award (11)- Third in State, Pep Club (11, 12)- Vice President (11), President (12), Student Union (10,11,12), Golden Torch Staff (9,10,11,12). IRENE ViTANY- National Honor Society (10.11.12) - Vice President (12), Impetus (10,11,12)-Typist (12), Forensics (9,10,11,12)- Regional Competitor (11), All Honor Rolls (9.10.11.12) , Bookroom Assistant (11.12) , Library Assistant (12), Extended Learning (10,11,12). Nark Walentovic- Football (9,io), Wrestling (9,10,11,12), Track (9, 10.11) , Cross Country (11,12). Dawn WaRNEMUENDE- Al I Honor Rolls (11, 12), Softball (9). TAMMY Weston- Track (10,in, Forensics (10.11.12) , National Honor Society (10.11.12) , Pep Club (9,10,11,12)- Secretary (12), Impetus (11), F.T.A. (11), Powder Puff Football (11,12). OHN WlLINSKI- Track (9)- teve Woodcock- Football (9,10,11,12), Wrestling (9,10,11,12), Baseball (9), Varsity Club (11). ANN WORDEN- Chorus (9), National Honor Society (11,12), F.T.A. (11,12)- Vice President (12), Impetus (11,12)- Typist (12), Extended Learning (10, 11.12) , All Honor Rolls (9,10,11,12), Bookroom Assistant (12). Jos IE ZaRISKI- F.H.A. (9,10,11,12), F.H.A. (11)- Treasurer (11), All Honor Rolls (10,12), Impetus (9,10, 11.12) , Spanish Club (10,11), Chorus (12). Diane ZoROMSKI- Volleyball (9), Most Improved Player (9), Yearbook (9), Impetus (10,11,12), Pom Pon (10,11, 12), National Honor Society (10,11, 12)- Treasurer (12), Powder Puff Football (11), Band (9,10,11,12), Pep Club (10,11,12), Student Union (10.11.12) - Head Cashier (12), Sophomore Sweetheart Court (10), Homecoming Court (12), All Honor Rolls (9,10,11,12), Cadet Band Award (10), Student Council (10), Honors Band (11,12), Solo and Ensem- ble (11), Class Secretary (12). Outstanding students of the school were honored on Tuesday, June 1 in the high school gymnasium at the traditional Honors Night. Beginning the ceremony, seniors who were graduating academically in the upper ranks of their class were recognized through the award- ing of honor cords and cowls. Cum laude graduates, those students who had achieved an overall grade point average of 3.0 - 3.5, were presented with gold honor cords to wear during Baccalaureate and Commencement exer- cises. Magna Cum Laude seniors who had earned a grade point average of 3.5 - 3.75 were given blue honor cowls and Summa Cum Laude graduates whose grade point averages were 3.75 - 4.0 had gold honor cowls bestowed upon them. Miss Pam Kurtz recognized the members of our National Honor Society for the 81-82 year. Through the hard work and dedication of these outstanding students, NHS had one of its most successful years in terms of participation by its mem- bers and service projects completed. The club was also presented a cer- tificate of achievement from the V.F.W. Ladies' Auxiliary for the sponsoring of a canned food drive for needy families. The food collected was distributed to 11 area families at Christmastime. Top photo, Mr. Jakiemiec gives Magna Cum Laude graduate Lynn Harpst her cowl. Bottom photo, Mr. Psotka addresses the Honors Night audience. Far right, Rita Schomaker and Sheila Polzin approach the stage to receive their Summa Cum Laude cowls. Gorc s a nx Goto fr Q) e xit sui te ( on or r a c Special awards and scholarships were presented to students as part of the Honors Night program. These awards included the following: Maxine Woolworth Memorial (Chorus) . . .Tammy Nass Jack Rottiers (Athletics) .... Rose Jacobs and Terry Tanner BR Athletic Association Scholarship . . . Rose Jacobs Christina Egan Scholarship. . . . Sheila Polzin Douglas McCallum Scholarship. . . Rita Schomaker Bill Totten Scholarship ......... Ann Worden Mary E. Vitany Scholarship (Health) . . . Teresa Magnus Other awards were presented by club and activities advisors in various areas. These included The Golden Torch, Panther Tales, audio- visual assistants, forensic team and many others. Several announcements of special honors were also made. Three students were recognized for their participation in the University of Michigan - Flint Honors Band. They were: Rick McNalley on tuba, Kevin Leitz on trombone and Diane Zoromski on clarinet. Senior athletic awards were pre- sented to 20 students who had earned an athletic letter during the senior year. Additionally, Lynn Harpst was mentioned as having earned a 1st Team All-Conference award and nomi- nation to the Saginaw News Class B team for Volleyball. Saginaw Valley Skilled Trades Club Award..................Mary Wilson BR Lions Club Scholarships. . . . Irene Vitany and Brian Krauss Kate McCormack Scholarship. . . . Tom Dunning Lutheran Scholarship Award. . . . Brian Krauss Jeff Snow Memorial Scholarship. . (Health Field). . . . Lynn Harpst National Honor Society Scholarship . . .Tammy Nass Women's Sports Foundation Award . . . Lynn Harpst Student Union Scholarship .... Nancy VanNess Gold Hammer Award (Industrial Arts) . . .Pat Cherry Leadership Award (Student Council President)............Cindy Gibson Band Librarian. . .Rita Schomaker John Phillips Sousa Award .... Brian Krauss 39 onoxi d scsi. US. tl Beginning upper left and clock- wise: Mr. Jakiemiec awards honor cords to an unidentified Cum Laude graduate. Irene Vitany receives the Lions Club Award. The Kate McCormack Scholarship is presented to Tom Dunning by Mr. Jakiemiec. Leaving the stage after receiving her Summa Cum Laude honor cowl is Irene Vitany. Mr. Taylor Webb of the Saginaw Valley Skilled Trades Club presents an award to Mary Wilson for her first place essay on freedom. 40 ticcj.X.iU’idcihi J xavicLi Beggining Upper Left: Mark Quaderer and Kim McCormack proudly enter the gym showing off their graduation attire. Rev. Reuckert stresses how to find your pearl in life. Heidii Munson and Brenda Black anxiously await the start of Baccalaureate. Waiting to deliver the invocation is Renee Allison. The Benediction was deli- vered by Brian Krauss. OnihiAiriion 'Jo The Baccalaureate service began with the Seniors entering the gymnasium to Pomp and Circumstance. The service was held on Sunday, June 6, 1982 at one o'clock in the afternoon. Renee Allison opened the ceremony with an invocation prayer. Stacy Solinski and Diane Zoromski the preformed Ode to Joy by Ludwig van Beethoven. The address was given by Rev. Ray Reuckert. The theme for the add- ress was The Great Pearl of Life . Imme- diately following Climb Ev'ry Mountain . Brian Krauss concluded the service with the bene- diction. Recessional music was again played by Stacy and Diane. The ushers for Baccalaureate were Patty Cooper, Joanne Dundas, Michelle Harris, and Denise Hensel. 43 Orators urge classmates Four members of the graduating class, chosen for the prestigious honor of being Class Orator, urged their fellow classmates to build bright tomorrows during Commence- ment exercises held Thursday evening, June 10. An extension of the speeches prepared by the ora- tors was the class theme: It is in dreaming the greatest dreams, Seeking the highest goals--- That we build the brightest tomorrows. Unlike the tradition of most high schools where the valedic- torian and salutatorian are awarded the opportunity to address their classmates on Commencement evening, our school grants the privilege to four members of the class chosen by a panel of faculty members. Ora- tors are chosen for the clarity and sincerity of their speeches as well as for their presentation of the material. Orators who deli- vered messages to their classmates in 1982 were Irene Vitany, Carrie Tanner, Kelly Moody and Stacy Solinski. Beginning upper left and clock- wise, Stacy Solinski, Kelly Moody and Carrie Tanner deliver their messages. The orators wait to be introduced. Irene Vitany speaks to her classmates. to build bright tomorrows 45 Traditional ceremonies Beginning upper left and clock- wise: Waiting to be seated for Commencement exercises are Michelle Lynch, Tammy Weston, Laura Maeder, Jackie Bullard and Cindy Gibson. Sharing a moment before graduation are Marion Sanford and Rita Scho- maker. Mr. Psotka presents the honor graduates. Congratulating each other on a job well done are Mr. Vince May and Kevin Leitz. 46 As always, tradition dictated the Commencement ceremonies held to honor the 1982 graduates of Birch Run High School. Seniors entered the gymnasium at 7:30 pm on Thurs- day, June 10 to the familiar strains of Pomp and Circumstance . Gilbert V. Berg, Sr., President of the School Board, delivered the invocation. Messages to the gradu- ates were delivered by Class Orators Kelly Moody, Stacy Solinski, Carrie Tanner and Irene Vitany. (see pages 44-45) Presentation of the diplomas was made by Ila M. Davis and Irving A. Kime, members of the Board of Education as names were announced by Class President Rich Louchart. Mrs. Davis also presented the Bene- diction . Serving as ushers for the event were Juniors Jill Bair, Mary Beam, Dawn Eichenhofer, Tammy Jones, Karla Spindler and Kathy Worden. Music was provided by the Concert Band. Many tears were shed and moments remembered as the 176 friends and classmates became alumni—and moved on to the brightest tomorrows ahead. 47 Recapping Beginning upper left and clockwise: Dana Periard and Bob Wieland prior to Commencement exercises. Cindy Gibson Jackie Bullard and Michelle Hensel promise to hear, see and speak no evil—but we know better! Receiving instructions for Home- coming photos are Carrie Tanner, Michelle Lynch and Chris Switalski. Kim Belill smiles for the yearbook camera as she skips yearbook class. Spirited Bob Earley, Marion Sanford and Brian Krauss during Spirit Week. Lisa Kim works hard on Impetus . Hamming it up for the photographer is Rita Schomaker. 1982 49 Senior Year Beginning upper left: Chris Switalski enjoys the sun while reading a book. Gayle Davis defends her side of the net. Posing as exchange students are Ellen Lauvsnes and Angela VanDer Starr. Seniors show their creativity with the Fruit Loop float. Our hero on and off the field - Mr. Callahan. Playing the piano for a chorus concert is Bill Pomeroy. Terry Tanner gives it his all. t 5 0 Memories ---UNDERCLASSMEN Upper left and clock- wise: Lisa Ferdon, Is there film in that cam- era? Pam Peters being teacher's pet. Jason Yatsevich ponder- ing over a question. Lisa Gabriel caught sleeping on the job. Paul Garno, You want my picture for the year- book? Rob Hadsall practicing for a Fornsics tourna- ment . X Frances Albosta Nanette Allison Luanne Altman Brian Astbury Jill Bair Mike Ball JoAnn Ballard Tina Bardoni Steve Bator Mary Beam Lane Beindorf Shelli Belill Laura Benjamin Steve Boris John Bosley Steve Boulton Suzanne Bovee Brian Bowns 5 4 -JUNIORS- Steve Boyce Jeff Brown Darrin Carey Kim Carlson Karen Cherry Frank Cicalo Kurt Clore Jon Cook Patty Cooper Gary Crowley Hugh Cuthberson Marion Dow Leisa Dudek Joanne Dundas Dawn Eichenhofer Angie Elgie Margaret Ellis Carol Fankhauser. Kristine Farr Joe Fee Gary Fejedelem Lisa Ferdon Sheryl Fielding Paul Fogal Brian Forester 55 Linda Foster Jana Foy Paul Garno Kim Gatz Lizbetb Glaser Sherry Glaser Ronald Good Denise Gould David Griffin James Grim Michael Haley Lee Hanson Michelle Harris Jerome Hart Carol Hartley Denise Hensel Mary Hesling Leanne Hillert Jeffrey Hobson Glenn Holmes Brent Hook Linda Hovey Vicki Hrinik Robert Hudec David Hunter Karl Irish Joyce Jacobs Renae Jankowski Steve Januszewski Jeff Johnson Tamara Jones Rhonda Judd James Juillett Gregg Kimsel Bob Allen King Cliff Klein Brad Knoll Dan Kriseler 57 Carol Lawrence John Lemanski Terry Letterman Kelley Lewis Wendy Lewis Debbie Littlejohn Anna Lohraann Scott Long Shannon Loranger Anne Maeder Jerry Maestaz Ed Martin David Matzke Steve McClintock Mike McConnell Rod McNalley Terry McNamara Lisa McQuarters Ted Melzo 5 8 Joan Mitas Dennis Mohn Carrie Moon Ed Morse Mark Muehlenbeck Alan Nagy Ken Nalewyko Lynn 0'Kelly Becky Oram Shawn Ormsby Tom Ostrander Nancy Pabis Roberta Parritt Phil Periard Lydia Perry Lynn Polzin Don Pringle Pam Rajewski Brenda Reed 59 Debra Reikowsky Thomas Remenecz Lucinda Rhodes Melinda Rhodes Beth Richards Dean Rick Teresa Rockwood Steven Roe David Schluckebier Brian Schultz Daniel Sheppard Paul Shifter Karl Siegrist Carol Smith Kenneth Smith Laura Smith Sandy Smith Sheila Spark Karla Spindler 60 :m Michelle Stiles Jeff Stoltenberg Erin Street Linda Strelecki Duane Strobel Ron Szarenski Billy Jo Tackebury Chris Taylor Brian Teeple ▼ Edward Thamm Donna Thompson Patrick Ursuy Brian Vanderlip Robert Vaughn Bridget Vaverek Michael Wagner Jeff Waggoner Laurie Walentovic Sharon Walling I I. A 61 ► Tom Weber Tina Weber Amy Wenn Cliff Wenn Debbie Wenn Tracy Werdehoff Tim Wheeler Doug Williams Michelle Williams Missing Juniors James Bell Robert Brady Adam Brown Paula DeKalita Mary Fulgencio James Gagliardi Patricia Harrington James Honeman John Jakiemiec Wendy Klein Gregory Lockhart Paul Nagy Martin Nowak Ellen Parker Denise Pease Kathy Perez Kenneth Polzin Lon Powell Scott Raquepaw Kimberly Reuther John Shaler Stephen Sjostorm Warren Smith Paul Stevens Keith Stowell Cheryl Thayer Jeff Walther John Wheaton Kenneth Williams Kathy Worden Claudia Wright Dawn Wroubel Jason Yatsevich Paul Young Wayne Zietz Laurie Zoromski Tim Zuellig b'L Sophomores Charles Atkins Brian Allison Dawn Alma Michael Austin Dawn Ayling Bridget Bardoni Andrew Beckman James Belill Brook Birkenmeier Natalie Bishop Kelli Blehm Candice Bouck Brian Boyce Stephanie Bradburn Henry Brewster Belinda Bronner Rhonda Budd Denise Bush Shelly Butterfield i 63 Shelly Carlton Michael Cassiday Hope Castle Traci Chiszar David Christie James Clark Karin Clore Rhonda Cody Joann Cole Mellissa Collins Donald Cook Karen Cooper Kimberly Cox Tina Cramer Terri Cuthbertson Delores Dalrymple Brian Davis Dianna DeKalita Dan Derhammer Julia Dow Debra Early 64 •y ’4s £ i t Randy Eischer Kay Eisner Craig Essenmacher Janna Estep Carol Ewing Robert Fila Diane Fritzler George Fulgencio Lisa Gabriel Pamela Garfield Teri Gatz Aaron Giles John Gizzo Sunday Good Mark Grant Thomas Gruno Stacy Guttowsky Steve Hanson Belinda Hargraves 65 Karla Holmes Frank Huber Rodger Hunter Mary Ives Mary Jirik Dean Johnson Cindy Jones Jeff Judd Jodi Juras Shawn Kelly Karla Kelsey Sandy Kenny Holly Kern Rich Koom Brad Kusky Dave Lafferty Randy Lapak Deanna Lawrence Natalie Linton John Lohrmann Shannon Loll 66 Russ Lucier Jeff Lynch Ed Marotz Pattie Marotz Tom Martin Luke Martinus Ed Mason Terresa Maturen Heather McCray Michelle McDonagh Julie Medina Peggy Mikac Angie Miller Jody Miller i • « . Shawn Miller Sedesa Moncado Paul Moore Fred Morse Kris Mulski 67 Nancy Napier Howard Neill Michael Nevill Rodney O'Connell Janice Olafson Scott Ostrom Samantha Parker Todd Paskins Kimberly Penzkofer Donald Percy Pamela Peters Mark Pringle Bonnie Pruis Jeffery Pruis Todd Rabb Nancy Rejewski Robin Raymond James Remender Cynthia Rhodes Mark Richter Mike Richter 6$ Ricky Risner Andrew Rivard Susan Robinson Tracy Robinson Darren Rosebrock Scott Samu Karyn Scharrer William Schoof Michael Schreiber Jeffery Schuster Jodi Shaler Donna Shappee James Sheppard Theresa Sjostrom Leroy Slavik Kelly Smith Rhonda Smith Roxanne Roussean Mark Ruppel Dave Solak Guy Solak Steve Solinski Robin Southward Ken Spillers Blaine Sprague Randy Stafford Dan Steepe Joale Storer Paula Strelecki Lynda Stroik Stacy Sullivan Lorie Suppes Cheryl Swarthout Mary Szarenski Deanna Tackebury Colleen Tanner Tom Taylor Tracy Taylor David Thamm Robert Thayer 70 Paul Thompson Katrina Titus Tammy Tobias Scott Totten Dan Trinklein David Trinklein Roger Vaverek Paul Walker Sid Watchom Debbie Wells Russ Wells Steve White Lisa Wicker Jim Wilkerson Shauna Wise Ray Woolworth Eric Worden Jim Yeager Heather Young Lori Zervan MISSING SOPHOMORES Brady Arnold, Shirley Benson, Mike Cotton, Joe Davis, Norman Grandy, Lisa Nagy, Brandi Pfohh, Tim Quackenbush, Mike Richter, Kelly Ross, David Sheppard, Rhonda Smith. Lisa Zissler Sue Zoromski 77 Jessee Allen Dawn Allison Dave Atkins Alan Babcock Jeff Bamberg Janet Barber Scott Barrett Sharon Beam Doug Beindorf Tim Belill Duane Black Ben Blaney Tom Block Glen BoIf Dale EooK. Tonya Boone Chuck Borntrager Donnie Bovee Dawn Bowns 72 Class officers: Tim Belill,President; Kim Fowler, Vice President; Rachel Harpst, Secretary: � ' Kevin Raymond, Treasurer. 5 d Freshmen ♦ • • Andy Bradburn Tom Brady Lisa Bronner Linda Brooks Pam Brown Randy Brown Bob Cabello Darrin Cassiday Mike Cherry Chris Chisholm Caroline Cicalo Debbie Condon Pam Condon Donna Cooper h.. Kim Coughlin Bob Cramer Leigh Crane Tammy Daniels Karen Davis 73 Tammy Dennings Ingrid Diffin Randy Diffin Jim Dobis Brian Duff Steve Duncan Kathy Eisner Ron Essenmacher Kevin Fabbro Carol Farr Kim Foskett Mike Foskett Kim Fowler Renee Galloway Kim Gearhart Cheryl Gerth Teresa Gibson Curt Giles Greg Good 74 Glenn Gray Lisa Greanya Kathy Griffin Robby Hadsall Colleen Haley McDonald's . -Stephanie amb says good Might fan Dave Harris John Harris Kathy Hart Bill Hartley Sharon Heatherington Jim Hornak Ken Howe Jeff Hutchison Brenda Irish Cindy Irish Jim Jackson Jim Jakiemiec 75 Freshman Kathy Weller end Tammjpv ruckner dancing us on to a victory. ly Leach i Leppien tt Lienau :hy Lynch ly Mansfield 2 Scott James Sherri Johnson Terri Kelly Annette Kenny Joe Klein Bill Klein Lisa Koon Mandy Kretz Jamie Kretz Debbie LaFreniei Stefanie Lamb Steve Lamb Craig Langmaid Scott Lavery Jeff Mason Brian Massey Monika Matzke Jim McCormack Sandy McDougall Pat McNamara Mike Medina Rick Melenbrink Kelly Meyer Lana Miller Peggy Mize Mike Mocny Tim Moody Scott Moon Stacey Morse Carrie Moss Wendy Munson Sherry Myers Leslie Neilson Cindy Nevrohr Ed Niedecken Sam Nisner Dan Nugent Cindy Oram Mark Ormsby Jim Parker Scott Parker Steve Pavlicek Penny Pearce Tracy Penzkofer Jessie Perez Marie Pero Debbie Poole Steve Potkan Kathy Powell Leigh Pracher Chuck Presley Vicki Quaderer Chris Ray Kevin Raymond Brenda Reed Sheri Reikowsky Tom Remender Bill Remender Bill Rex Cindy Rigda Onnalee Ritthaler Keith Rosencrants Kevin Rosencrants Diana Ross Robert Ross Glen Rousseau Nancy Sabourin Paul Schad Ed Schell Troy Schwartz Karen Seder David Serven Joe Severs Carol Sheppard Glenn Sims Jill Smith Larry Smith Rick Smith Brian Solak Brenda Spindler Scott Stafford Tracey Stark Jennifer Stein Andy Stowell Eric Stowell Joe Strieker Brenda Stroik Lynn Tarrant Sandy Totten Shelly Truckner Tammy Truckner Bob Ursuy SO Steve Vela Deadra Vibert Jim Waggoner Carey Waldie Kim Warzecha John Watson Don Weber Sherry Weber Kathy Weller Chuck Wenn Shelly Wenn Lesia Werdehoff Ernest Wheeler Joe Wheeler Keith White Herby Williams Leann Williams Lona Williams Terry Wood Cheryl Wright Mark Write SI Clockwise: Senior Ken Fee concentrates on making the perfect play. Part of the Snowcoming court, Julio Medina, Vince May, and Terry Tanner sit innocently. Lisa Koon jumps for a heart. Student Union worker, Tracy Werdehoff, studies with a smile. The Homecoming Court waiting for the final vote. G blJBS— NHS FAMILY GROWS Back Row: Duane Strobel, Ed Martin, Rob Hudek, Bob King, Tern Weber, Wayne Zietz, and Steve Boris. Middle: Laura Benjamin, Michelle Harris, Shelli Belill, Joanne Dundas, Becky Oram, Dawn Eichenhofer, Marion Dow, Carol Fankhauser, and Ama Lohrmam. Front• Lynn 0'Kelly, Sheryl Fielding, Kelly Lewis, Linda Foster, Karla Spindler, Denise Hensel, and Carol Lawrence. Bottom Left, back row: Randy Eischer, Andrew Beckman, John Gizzo, Mark Ruppel, Mike Austin, David Solak, and Ed Cook. Front. Tina Cramer, Lorie Suppes, Tracy Taylor, Heather McCray, Lisa Wicker, and Debbie Early. Bottom right: You've got to have heart! says Irene Vitany. tMc ent rulayCt ea On April 5, 1982, 39 students were In- ducted Into the Birch Run chapter of the National Honor Society. We are proud to say that the 81-strong academic guild is the big- gest and best organized club in the school. To obtain this, members must live up to tough standards. One of them being able to obtain and maintain a 3.25 grade point aver- age. They also must be involved In other areas of the school and community, and live up to ithe National Honor Society's values of character, leadership, scholarship, and service. The officers for this year were: President Sheila Polztn, Vice-President Irene Vitany, Secretary Teresa Magnus, and Treasurer Diane Zoromskt. If it hadn't been for the outstand- ing performances of these officers and their advisor, Ms. Kurtz, NHS In our school system would not be where it Is today. Also a special thanks goes out to other members Involved and a congratulations to those recently inducted from the yearbook staff. Top: Inviting in new members is advisor Ms. Kurtz. Bottom: standing: Tanrny Weston, Kim Belill, Brian Krauss, Bob Early, Larry Engelhart, Michelle Hensel, and Kerri Brockett. Sitting: Rita Schomaker, Marion Sanford, Brenda Black, Dana Periard, Tracy Kracko, Sheila Polzin, Irene Vitany, Sharon Close, Taniny Nass, Ann Worden, and Joanna Gizzo. NII§ Sponsors Daiicc Brian Upper left and clockwise: Michelle Lynch and Terry Tanner sitting pretty. Kim Green and Vince May flash dynamic smiles. Brian Irish with escort Linda Medina shows us his leprechaun look. Caught sharing a quiet moment are Holly Kern and John Wolverton. The star line-up for the Snowcoming Court. (Our apologies to Julio Medina and Dawn Wroubel-- we were unable to get a photo of them.) Irish chosen SnowcoiRiRg King Brian Irish had his Irish luck with him when he won Snowcoming King. The Snowcoming Court in- cluded Julio Medina with escort Dawn Wroubel, Terry Tanner with Michelle Lynch, John Wolverton with Holly Kern, Vince May with Kim Green and the King himself, Brian Irish escorted by Linda Medina. This was the first annual Snowcoming dance sponsored by the National Honor Society. Due to the winter storm, atten- dance at the dance was hampered. In fact, our own photographer was snowbound. Thanks to the Golden Torch photographers for these pictures. When ItComesToMaking “Alm os t. (ftyf t ty ( ( € )) Upper left and clock- wise: The Class of 1831s team waits eagerly to eat their marshmallows. Even though Rita Schomaker didn't participate in the pie-eating contest, she decided to join in the fun anyway! Miss Anderson leisurely enjoys her marshmallow. Shades of Helen Keller as Jana Foy tries to feed Phil Periard chocolate pudding. Tim Moody's table manners could stand improvement, but he sure knows how to eat a cherry pie! Money When It came to making money, the National Honor Society decided to let almost anything go. And so they did In the third annual scholarship fund raiser Almost Anything Goes . As in previous year, the olympic- like games consisted of five teams competein in ten different events. This year's events were: The obstacle course, marshmallow eating, pie eating, blind-feeding, blind-leading-the-blind, the tire roll, Aunt Jehmimah relay, pop bottle hoop game, dunking for life savers, and the dreaded Escape from Alcatraz . This year's winners were the defending champions, the Class of '82, followed closel by the Class of '84, then the Class of '83 in hot pursuit, leaving the Class of '85 with fourth place. Not only has NHS sponsored the Almost Anything Goes this year, but also many other events and fund raisers. They spon- sored three dances, fasted for world hunger, jumped rope for heart, and collected food at Christmas for shut-ins, just to name a fe Obviously, much thought and planning went Into events like this. Which just goes to show, that when you put your mind to it, almost anything goes . Clockwise: Chris Ray, of the Freshmen Team, eagerly awaits for the starting gun. The Tea- chers Team looks on as Mrs. Hrabec tries to feed Ms. Anderson. Ed Cook really knows how to handle toilet paper, as he finishes a leg in the obstacle course. 90 I Anther Fe ver St r i kes... PepClubGets a“ Sh The BRHS Pep Club definately caught a good 'ole case of Panther Fever . As the football team led the school on the field with win upon win, so did the Pep Club do in the school. And as homecoming rolled around, it was evident that school spirit had reached an all-time high. The Pep Club helped in achieving this through its activities for this year. Some of them were: Being in the home- coming parade, making spirit posters, selling spirit posters and carnations for homecoming, and selling class numbers. While all this was going on, the Pep Club grew to become one of the biggest clubs in the school. IJ as evident to see that finally Panther ver- has caught on, and may it rea epidemic proportions next year. Members for this year were: 5th Row: Lisa Koon, Pam Brown, Cindy Irish, Kim Reyna, Lupe Cabello, and Liz Glaser. 4th Row: Colleen Haley, Racheal Harpst, Mandy Kretz, Wendy Munson, Jennifer Stien, Denise Hensel, Ann Meader, Dawn Wroubel, ShelIi Bel ill, and Kelley Lewis. 3rd Row: Terese Gibson, Jackie Bullard, Karla Kelsey, Candi Bouck, Debbie Wenn, Kelly Moody, Debbie Neeley, Tammy Weston, and Mary Szarenski. 2nd Row: Dawn Ayling, Heidii Munson, Joanne Dundas, Kevin Raymond, Michelles Stiles, Mary Beam, Michelle Hensel, Tracy Kracko, and Peggy Mikac. 1st Row: Sue Zoromski, Kim McCormack, Diane Zoromski, Terri Lee, Sharon Close, Dana Periard, Donna Shappee, Holly Kern, and Nancy Van Ness. 91 SSC s Big Event ? Top Photo. Standing, L to R: Pam Brown, Cindy Irish, Pam Peters, Joanne Dundas, Colleen Tanner, Heather Young, Shel1i Bel ill, Mary Beam and Jill Bair. Seated: Steve Januszewski, Stacy Sullivan, Kim Cox, Colleen Haley, Brian Krauss, Treas- urer, Rose Jacobs, Vice- President, Cindy Gibson, President. Front row: Denise Hensel, Donna Shappee, Sherri Johnson. Missing: Chris Switalski, Secretary. 92 cHome c oming!! Who sponsors the biggest event of the school year? Who else but the Student Council. Homecoming festivities and the Christmas dance are some events the Student Council sponsors. The Student Council is a group of students who represents the student body. The members are elected by their classes. Walter Jakiemiec is the advisor of the Student Council. Upper Left and Clockwise: Members of the Student Council. The head of the Student Council, Mr. Jakiemiec. Jill Bair and Shel1i Bel ill tallying votes for Homecoming Queen. Junior class vice-president, Debbie Wenn, taking pride in the Junior float. Kelly Meyer making sure her vote counts. POWDER PUFF Seniors Through sleet and snow, rain and hail, the Seniors tackled the Juniors by a score of 22-0 in the annual Powder Puff Foot- ball game. Every year, the Junior Senior girls play flag football, while a group of guys cheerlead , stirring up spirit for an ex- cellent game. On the Senior team, Chris Switalski went all out to con- tribute to their 22-0 score and made two touchdowns. Lynn Harpst made another, helping their class finally spell out VICTORY! Congratulations, Class of 1982! 94 Juniors J.9 . cWUl'S Top row, L to R: Nancy VanNess, Holly Kern, Brenda Black, Diane Zoromski, head cashier and Michelle Stiles, manager. Middle Row: Renae Jankowski, Karyn Scharrer, Michelle Hensel, Deanna Lawrence, Laurie Zoromski, Tracy Werdehoff, Rhonda Judd, Karla Spindler and Debbie Wenn. Front row: Pam Condon, Carrie Moss, Debbie Condon, Carol Lawrence, Natalie Linton, Julie Ruppel, Tracy Southward, Kathy Worden, accountant; Keith Stowell and Mr. Kushuba, the adviser. Hungry? Starving? Only five min- utes before school starts? Where can you get a snack that will last you until noon? Where else, but at the Student Union? The Student Union is a profitable organization that helps students understand and participate in the procedures of running a business. Student Union is open 15 minutes before and after school and during both luncheon periods. It's also open at home sporting events. The Student Union doesn't just sell candy, pop and chips. They also sell products for academic needs such as pens, rulers and reeds for band members. The profits from the Student Union go back into something for the school and the students. For example, the Union annually purchases an ad in the yearbook(see page 203). Applications for Student Union positions are taken at the beginning of each school year. An equal num- ber of students are hired from each class. The Student Union rewards students by giving them the experience neces- sary to help them understand and practice the field of business. They also receive an hourly wage for their work. Mr. Kushuba has been the advisor to the Student Union since September of 1975. Clockwise: Stephanie Comstock waiting for service. Kim McCormack: Miss Big Bucks, what did you do, rob the Union? Holly Kern and Deanne Lawrence making conversation with Nancy VanNess. Irene Vitany and Ann Worden having a good time at the Student Union. 97 O ffice yiw xtarttx Making School Days Clockwise: first semester: standing: Carol Fankhauser, Rhonda Judd, Laurie Zoromski, Mrs. Leppin. sitting : Donna Blanchard, Debbie Wenn, Lupe Cabello and Kerri Brockett. second semester: standing: Carol Fankhauser and Rhonda Judd, sitting: Diane Zoromski, Mary Wilson, Lupe Cabello and Donna Blanchard. Donna Blanchard waits for absent- slips. Lupe Cabello making school days run smoothly. Donna Blanchard finally rest- ing. Run Smoothly Making school days run smoothly is what office assistants do. Some of the jobs the assistants do are pick up absentee slips from classrooms, record absences on summary sheets, file, answer the telephone, deliver messages, and they also help Mr. Jakiemiec. The rules for being an office assistant are to be able to keep certain information confidential, and an excellent attendance record. To become an office assistant and help school days run smoothly, just make your request known to Mrs. Leppien, the advisor of the assistants, then advise Miss Goldstein, or Mr. Telgenhof, and then if permission is given and your schedule will accomodate it, you may have the job. 99 BRI IS Library 's Helpi no Making No Worki ‘Research Thanks to the library assistants' helping hands, BRHS students have been able to enjoy no work research. Due to the assistants, the library is kept organized so that a I I on- hand research is easy to find. No more cross-feferencing. No more not knowing where to start. Now all you have to do is look up the subject desired, find the number of the book, and then look it up on the she If. If you have any problems with this, there are at least two assistants on hand at all times. Some other duties performed by them, besides in the research department, are check- ing in and out, keeping the current event file up to date, and making sure the card catalog is in order. Though it may look like a cushy job, the BRHS's library's helping hands have their work cut out for them. It may result in no work reseach, but it means a lot for those i nvolved. Hands Possible Upper left and clockwise: Jim Bel ill uses the library's magazine resources for research. Jon Cook enjoys a quiet moment inbetween classes. Vicki Quaderer uses the facts on file for her report. Library assistants, Irene Vitany, and Charlene Shauger, busily working on keeping the library up- to-date. The Iibrary assistants for this year were: standing: Kelly Meijer, Terri Kelly, Chris Swltalski, Lisa Koon, Lori Fobear, Charlene Shauger, Katie Schian, and Dana Periard. Sitting: Dawn Alma, Kim Warzecha, Kris Farr, and Todd Col Iier. 101 Audio Visual Bookroom Bringing Clockwise: Brad Knoll fixing a.v. equip- ment. The a.v. members, standing: Mr. Martin, director. Brad Knoll, Kevin Leitz Steve Mervyn, and Mike Haley, sitting: Don Childs, Renee Tanner, Rhonda Budd, Teresa Rockwood, Steve Row, and Todd Rabb. missing: Mike Sjostrom, Keith Stowell, Jeff Lynch, Kelly Moody, Vince May, and Peggy Mikac. The bookroom members, standing: Kim McCormack, Kris Mulski, and Jana Foy, Sitting: Lisa Zissler, Sheryl Crane, Terri Lee, Lisa Grant, and Ann Worden, missing: Mr. Sutherland, advisor, Irene Vitany, Joanna Gizzo, Tracy Southward, Laura Smith, Rose Jacobs Teresa Magnus, Mary Belanger, and Lupe Cabello. Steve Row sorting films. Mr. Southerland and Irene Vitany taking i nventory. 102 Metl in Bringing media to us is a job performed by both the audio-visual and bookroom assistants. Checking, collecting, sending and delivering films and equip- ment, knowing how to operate the equipment and, most importantly, how to change a lampbulb in a film projector when it burns out in the middle of a movie is what being an a.v. assistant is all about. Checking books in and out, repairing them, taking inventory, filling out purchase orders and secretarial tasks are some of the work bookroom helpers do. Mr. Martin has been the direc- tor for audio-visual for more years than he'd care to tell. The advisor of the bookroom, Mr. Sutherland, has been here for 2 years. 703 ■ Stoc entri (S.p er ( nce (ioen e fit Could You Make tlje Grade ”? Ever wonder how teachers ever wanted to become teachers? If you looked Into the average classroom today you'd probably con- sider them a little Insane— until you re- alize the benefits teachers get from their profession. Some of these are: One-on-one relationships and seeing students succeed. At Birch Run High School you can exper- ience these benefits first-hand through FTA. The Future Teachers of America club works with cadet teaching in the lower levels. Cadet Teachers are sent Into approximate- ly twelve classes to help with correcting papers, tutoring, and typing. From here students interested in teach- ing can see if they hack It or not. If they decide they want to go on with their teach- ing career starting this year a scholarship program will be Introduced to further their education in this field. If you've ever wondered if you could make the grade as a teacher, check out the FTA. Sn r A'b - la n ci Beginning upper left and clock- wise: Being President of FTA is a job Debbie Boris obviously enjoys. Theresa Sjostrom concentrates on doing her job right. Says Becky Oram Sometimes those kids make you feel like you just want to scream. Obviously Becky's good at keeping her cool. Patience is what it's all about as demonstrated by Ann Worden. Present FTA members: Marian Sanford, Dana Periard, Lisa Melzo, Shell! Bel 111, Carol Fankhauser, Anna Lohrmann, Kim Carlson, and Lisa Kime. Sitting: Tracy Werdorhof, Sharon Close, Ann Worden, Debbie Boris, Tammy Nass, and Mrs. Ryan. Missing: Stephanh Bradburn, Theresa Sjostrom, and Heather McCray. 10 5 Friend Standing: Shelly Carlton, Jodi Shaler, Lori Suppes, Sheila Sparck, Francis Albosta, President; Vicki Hrinik, historian; Candi Bouck, Debbie Boris, Vice- President; Becky Oram, secretary. Sitting: Kris Farr, Carol Ewing, Billy Pomeroy, reporter; Michelle Ormsby, Elin Lauvsnes, Violet Raasch, Debbie Wells, Lisa Zissler. Bottom: Donna Thompson, Annette Kenny, Kathy Eisner, and Donna McClure, treasurer. 106 A friend in need is a friend indeed and the Future Homemakers of America are certainly friends to those in need. FHA helps charities raise funds. The March of Dimes is just one of the charities the FHA helps. Grades nine through twelve may participate in the FHA, but should have one year of Home Economics. A Walk-a-thon, bake sale, and a Jump-a-thon are some projects the FHA is involved in. Mrs. Deanna Vale has been the club's advisor for four years. Starting upper left and clockwise: The FHA members. Shelly Carlton listens carefully. Angela VanDerStarr — off into space? Mrs. Vale, the advisor, and Donna McClure planning for the future. Jodi Shaler, hard at work. 107 eam ecKmates League (ft an A s ' feoent t in fbaie' Clockwise: Left to right: The Chess team includes: Standing: David Matzke, Mr. Schiepek, Advisor, Joe Fee, Bob King, Rita Schomaker, Darren Rosebrock, Rodger Hunter. Sitting: John Bosley, Rodney Wright, Brian Forester, Jerome Hart, and Shawn Miller. A confident look of win- ning the game by Joe Fee. Darren Rosebrock concen- trates on making his best maneuver. Ken Fee looks disgusted by his opponent's play, and the whole group as the tension ticks away. 108 Title 1 For the past four years the chess club has obtained dominance in their division. Since it was formed in 1978, the team has pro- gressed until they now hold the league title and rank 7th in the state. Every year the team has improved and looks like it will continue to do so. Even at the beginning of this season, Coach Schiepek said that his Panthers were a good team and believes that if they were good this year they will ‘be for next. This season's toughest match was against the Clio team when they lost the 1st match 2-3 and then came back to win the second 3-2. Only Ken Fee will be departing the team this year, leaving them still with such fine players as Juniors Brian Forester and Bob King, plus Sophomore Shawn Miller. Even though the team was win- ning this year, not much student spirit was shown toward it. So just remember, to some, chess can be fun, too! 109 e Pue(l l dbed f la6 ar clthaCio ? Elementry Students Can! Can you speak Spanish? Thanks +o the BP.HS Spanish Club, local elemen- tary students can. For the past few years, students in Spanish Two and Three have been eligible to join the club.- Here, they go on to teach Span- ish to students in the lower levels, usually third and fourth grades. Students are then taught the basics of the language and some of the Span- ish history and culture. By teaching students at this level, it allows them to become bilingual At this time this is important knowledge, since more and more Spanish speaking families are mov- ing into this area. Not only that, but the high school students gain a lot from the program also. Here is a training ground for future careers: elementary school tea- cher, language professor, social worker, or translator. All these professions and more are experienced through Spanish Club. In the end it could be through this club that the student's final ca- reer decision is made. So if you can answer NO to the question asked above----maybe it's time you learned----and checked out the Span- ish club. Upper left and clockwise: Not only does Joe Fee belong to Span- ish Club, he's part of the school chess team. Spanish students hart at work in Mr. Nye's class. Membe of the Spanish Club this year wen Standing: Mr. Nye, Scott Ostrom, joe Fee, Kathy Worden, and Russ Lucier. Sitting: JOnn Lohrmann, Tammy Tobias, Angie Miller, Pam Garfield, Anna Lohrmann, and Lind Strelecki. Members of Spanish Club getting ready for students. It is evident to see that Angie Craftsmen'Hammer Out Four Advance toStateFair Upper left and clockwise: Andrew Beckman with his Grand Award winning Queen Anne's Corner Cabinet. Some mem- bers of Industrial Arts are: Brent Hook, Mark Quaderer, John Jackiemiec, Todd Rabb, and Doyle Raymond. Hard rockin' Pat Cherry shows off his show-stopping electric guitar. We always knew Jason Yatsevich had a screw loose, but Jim Juillett doesn't have to take things so literally. Doyle Raymond proudly dis- plays his award-winning cannonball bed. C onrpet it ion The Birch Run Craftsmen hammered out all competition at this year's Regional Craft- smen Fair. Of all the members of Indust- rial Arts, ten competed in the grueling competition to capture a spot in the State Fair. Out of these ten, four made it to the state level. Senior Pat Cherry was able to 9° on to the state competition by placinq first in his division with his maple and walnut electric guitar. Along with his win, was Sophomore Andrew Beckman with his Queen Anne's Corner Cabinet. Beckman went on to capture the Grand Award in the 9 10 division. Others who were able to go on to the state level were Senior Doyle Raymond and Sophomore Brook Birkenmeier with their second place winning exhibits. On the state level, Senior Pat Cherry took a seventh in his division, while Sophomore Andrew Beckman took home a fifth. So a warning to all the other Industrial Art teams in the state, we're gonna maul ya! Musio an d l o Crt ( , aok Clockuilie fnom top: Pantlct- patlng In the. U o f M concent ane Tennt Lee and Mte. McKnlght. Clockwlie: Venlie Peaie, Golden Tonch itaff memben, uxmki diligently toioand deadline. Clockiol e: Mn. Canit em en hoi the ho non of, nunnlng the flmt copy of, the Impetui maga- zine. Clockwlie: Hey, Pep Band! One mone time! y j i b n Special highlights of the Clockwise: The Flag team- (L to R)--Michelle Hensel, Karen Cherry, Brenda Black, Rhonda Judd, Stacy Sol inski, Kim McCormick, Renee Allison, and Denise Hensel. The 1981-82 Drum Major, Chris Taylor. Here are our Band Majorettes, Molly Hagerty and Michelle Harris. Our faithful bandleader, Mr. Reed Miss Diane Zoromski was chosen as the 1982 Band Sweetheart. She was selected by her fellow band members based on her ability as a musician, class participation, and character. Diane was sec- tion leader and First chair clarinet player. We also extend a special thanks to all of these people who made the Panther band so enjoyable. Panther Band Mr. David A. Reed, a for- mer Birch Run High graduate, has been the director of our cadet and concert band for 8 years. After being a band member in high school, Mr. Reed went on to play for the U of M band. He then went on to play for Westpoint for three years. He also had the hon- ors of playing in the Rose- bowl parade and the Presiden- tial parade for Pres. Nixon. Through the years, Mr. Reed has worked hard with the cooperation of the band mem- bers, to add musical spirit to our school. 117 Cadet Band: Loud and Proud Beginning upper left and clockwise: (L to R)- F1utes: Julia Dow, Bonnie Pruis, Sue Zoromski Angie Miller, Lynn Leppein, Carol Farr, Sandy Totten, Pam Brown, Lynn Tarrent. Trombones: Randy Brown, Brian Solak, Karen Seder, Mr. Reed, Paul Moore, Scott Barrett. Coronets: Belinda Hargraves, Brad Kusky, Mike Austin, Terri Gatz, Brian Duff, David Harris, Tracy Stark, Jim McCormack. Clarinets: Lisa Dudeck, Carol Fankhauser, Pam Garfield, Karen Clore, Nancy Napier, Sue Robinson, Jamie Kretz, Kelly Meyer. Saxophones: Blaine Sprague, Todd Rabb, Keith White, Rachel Harpst. Drums: Jim Jakiemiec, Bill Hartley, Steven Sol inski, Scott Totten, Joe Severs. The Cadet Band consists of forty Sophomores and Freshmen, while the Con- cert band contians forty- seven Seniors and Juniors. During football season, the members of the march- ing band are out on the field, bright and early, at 6:30 a.m., practicing for their next halftime performance. The march- ing band is directed by Mr. David A. Reed. After football season, the band performs a Christmas and a Spring Concert, and the Concert Band goes to Festival. We thank the band for making the cold halftimes during football season a little easier to stand. Keep up the good work! 118 119 Concert Coronets: (L to R)- Theresa Magnus, Ed 120 'Trumpets witli cpride! Beginning top right: (L to R)-Flutes: Erin Street, LuAnn Altman, Michelle Hensel, JoAnne Dundas, Rhonda Judd, Marian Sanford, Kim Bel ill, Brenda Black Michelle Stiles. Clarinets: Standing- John Lohrman, Denise Hensel, Stephanie Comstock. Sitting-Diane Zoromski, Kim McCormack, Renee Allison, Rita Shomaker, Stacy Sol inski, Tom Mazur, Laurie Walen- tovic, Karen Cherry, Michelle Harris. Saxophones: Larry Englehart, Tim Moon, Carrie Tanner, Linda Steepe, John Jakie- miec, Lisa McQuarters, Trent Lucier, Chris Taylor. Trombones: Rick McNally, Kevin Lietz, Brad Knoll, Russ Lucier, Andrew Beckman, Mike Haley 121 The ChoKus class al- ways pats theiK stKong- est voices f,0KwaKd each and eveKy time they peK- fioKm--whether. it be Fall, Winter, ok SpKing. The VocailaiKes, as they aKe otherwise know, pat on sevexal conceKts at ChKistmas, and again in the SpKing. They also go to the aKea convales- cent homes and spKead theiK cheeK £ok the oldeK fiolks. Mns. McKnight, the leadeK o( the choKas, is always welcoming new Kecnwils. It is easy to join and all you need to know how to do is enjoy music. So, pat youK best voice faoKwaKd any- time. . .just sing, sing a song! 122 c fony 0 wt ' ftro nyf L to R: Kelly Jankowski, Tanya Boom, Kim GeA.han.dt, gonna McClune, Janlce Olafison, Lana Millen, Katie Schlan. Second ow: Kim Gneen, Sandy Kenny, Tenns Cuthbentson, Michelle Onmsby, Veanna Wood, Kelly Smith, Kun Reyna, Linda Stneleckl. Thlnd novo-. Many Belangen, Bnldget Vavenek, Antle MuAphy, Shanon Hethenlngton, Shama Wise, Kathy Hant, Tammy Mass, Katnlna Titus, Tennu. Lee. At the leit, Inst now- Vebble Neeley, Josle lanlskl, Vana Penland, Kelly Vnapen, Rhonda Cody. Second now: Vebble Row, Kim Vudek, Paul Stneleckl. Thlnd non': Pat Manotz, Lisa Klme, Rhonda Smith, and Sam Panken. On opposite page, top: Kim Gneen accompanies the chonus at a Chnlst- mas concent. Opposite page, top night: Mns. McKnlght, the Aalthfiul leaden Is captuned hand at wonk. J23 Entertainers Head for Maw and Paw Belsnickle don't have regular problems like most parents— tying up the phone, the use of the car, and everyday confusion like that. Oh, no! They have SIX big problems . . . . six unmarried daughters. The third daughter, Juney Lou, wants to marry Harold Upschlager, but Maw says that none of the girls can get married until Ceelie, who is already 19 years old, and Bonnie May, who is 16, are married off. Ceelie's problem is that she won't take a bath, and nobody wants her. Bonnie May is too wrapped up in her books to think about anything else. So Paw takes the situation in his own hands and these old-fashioned hill- billies have an old-fashioned hillbilly weddin'! Beginning upper left and clockwise: Paw Belsnickle (Shawn Miller) giving Ceelie (Marion Dow) away. Obeey Upschlager (Darrin Cassiday) gets caught pretending to be a Southern Belle. Ceelie and her sister (Renee Tanner) start their day by waking up the family pet snakes. The snakes are let loose and Maw Belsnickle (Anna Lohrmann) is in no hurry to find them! Paw tries to force Chiz Upschlager (Eric Hoover) into marrying Ceelie. 124 the Ilills Present Ilillbillv Weddin’ Paw Belsnickle. • • • Maw Belsnicicle. . . • Ceelle 3elsnickle • . Bonnie Mae Belsnickle Juney Lou Belsnickle. Four Belsnickle • . . Five Belsnickle . . . Six Belsnickle. . • • Obeey Upschlager. . . Chi2 Upschlager . . . Ronald Maxwell. . . • Lucy Maxwell.......... The Reverend.......... Cousin Zeke........... The Cousins........... . . Shawn Miller . .Anna Lohrmann . . . Marlon Dow . . . .Lisa Koon . . .Debbie .Venn . . Rebecca Oram . Kat lle Linton . . Renee Tanner .Darrin Casslday . . .Brie Hoover Steve Januszewskl . .Monika Matzke . .Keith 3towell . . Chris Taylor . . . .ram 3rown Carrie Moss Cynthia Oram Tracy renzicofer 125 Forensics Survives Beginning upper left and clock- wise: Serious Interpretive Reading— Keith Stowell, Kim Carlson, Monika Matzke, Sheryl Crane, Angela VanDerStarr, and Elin Lauvnes. Jana Foy pracitces her Infor- mative speech for the next tour- nament . Duo—Sitting: Dave Griffin, Debbie Early, Onnallee Ritthaler, Mandy Kretz, Standing: Rob Hadsail, Joe Klein. Oratory—Leigh Crane, Karen Sedar, Carrie Tanner, Tammy Weston, Lynn Leppien. Dramatic— Marion Dow and Heidii Munson. Storytelling—Jason Yatsevich, Angela Miller, Kathy Griffin, Rachel Harpst, Kevin Raymond, Jennifer Stein, and Joanne Dundas. Millage Threat Brings I Ionic 3rd Place State trophy Last year, the future of the Forensics team was looking rather grim, for we were faced with the 1981 millage elections. Many classes and activities were to be cut if the millage didn't pass, and Forensics was to be one of them. Most everybody was counting on it not passing, but with the help of the SOS Commit- tee (Save Our Schools), it did, and the Foren- sics team was saved. After surviving the threat of the millage, this year was an excellent one for the Forensics team. Out of five tournaments entered, Birch Run took first place three times and third place twice, always making it in the top three. Eight Panther speakers advanced to the top level of competition at the State Forensics tournament held at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Representing Birch Run were Seniors Kim Belill, Heidii Munson, Carrie Tanner and Sheryl Crane. Participating Junior was Joanne Dundas, while Sophomore Angie Miller and Freshmen Monika Matzke 72 7 (continued on page 128) and Tammy Dennings also displayed their talents. Bringing home indi- vidual 3rd place trophies were Carrie Tanner in Oratory and Joanne Dundas in Storytelling. Although the other speakers did not bring home individual trophies, their points, accumulated in preliminary rounds in the meet, assured Birch Run of a 3rd Place title in the state for class B. Team trophies have been awarded at the State level only since 1978. We should be very proud that in four years of participation, we have brought to BR three trophies, commented team coach Mr. Shephard. Birch Run placed first in State competition during the 1978-79 and 1979-80 seasons. 128 Upper left and clockwise: Sales—Denise Hensel, Tammy Dennings, Brenda Irish, Lisa Koon. Informative—Jana Foy, Donna Cooper, Kathy Weller, Chris Ray. Standing: Karla Spindler, Kim Fowler, and Missing: Paula Strelecki. Duo team Joe Klein and Onnallee Ritthaler rehearse their selection from The Same Time Next Year, by Neil Simon. Impromptu—sitting, Kim Belill, Heather McCray, and standing Bob King. Extemporaneous— sitting, Paul Moore, and standing, John Jerred. Radio—Randy Eisher, Rita Shomaker, Jim Jakiemiec, missing: Irene Vitany. Upper left and clockwise 129 GOLDEN TORCH Upper left and clock- wise: The Staff! Karleen Van Sickle and Shelly Reuther editing stories for the Torch. Liz Dillon doing her share for the paper. Mr. Murphy, the GT advisor, gets caught hard at work. ISO WINS AGAIN!! On April 19, the Michigan Inter- scholastic Press Assosiation held their annual workshop at CMU for yearbook and journalism. Awards were given for prize winning yearbooks and school newspapers. This year, two members of The Golden Torch staff were awarded for their outstanding performance as journalists. Again, Senior Nancy Van Ness won second place for best feature photograph. Junior Denise Pease was awarded honorable mention for her feature column, You Name It. Mr. Mike Murphy has been The Golden Torch advisor for the last three years and says that the paper has been winning since before then. Overall, I was pleased with the outcome of the MIPA awards, said Mr.Murphy. There were a few other people that deserved to win and I feel thay have a good chance next year. Nancy Van Ness is an out- standing photographer, and Denise Pease is a very good journalist, also. I wish the best of luck to both of them. The Golden Torch is always trying to improve. They’re now considering converting over to tabloid form; but, as of now, nothing is definite. However, we are confident that The Golden Torch will continue to uphold its history of excellence in the years to come. The Golden Torch staff: (L to R)— first row,,standing: Debbie Early, Cindy Gibson, Nancy Van Ness, Denise Pease, Anna Lohrmann, Natalie Linton, Tracy Kracko, Carol Kenny, Liz Dillon, Tammy Jones, Advisor Mr. Murphy. Second row: kneeling—John Jakiemiec. Sitting: Michelle Harris, Carol Lawrence, Mary Beam, Shelly Reuther, Lisa Melzo, and kneeling, Eric Worden. 131 {3=H0££ m=HO £Dm £ ££ Vid you ever dream about writing your own book? About being a best-selling author? About seeing your script in a play ofi movie.? Ifi you have ofiten fielt the urge to cAeate a lasting piece ofi literature, whether it be a poem, story ofi phy, Impetui may be just the thing fior you. This year, 21 students partici- pated in the authoring, producing, pub- lishing and selling ofi a magazine showcase ofi the creative efifiorts ofi budding authors. Students who are interested in becoming a member ofi the Impetus stafifi need only have the desire to express the creative urge and be willing to work fior the club's product. Impetus contains a variety ofi items about a variety ofi topics, everything firom science fiiction stories to small love poems. The magazine is published twice each year, once in the fiall and again in the spring. Copies this year sold fior only 254. Ifi you would like to write fior publi- caton and see your ideas in concrete fiorrn-- consider Impetus . Or, ifi you're like many ofi us and simply enjoy the works ofi others, be sure to watch fior fiuture issues ofi Impetus . Who knows? There may be a fiuture John Steinbeck or Judy Blume among us. 'JJi£ CcRSJFJfMS{UJ?g£ Impeto (L to R)--Fitet now: Heathen McCnay, Anna Lonhman, Vebbie BorlA, Bob King, Mr. CaAAtenAon. Second now: Jerome Hart, Sharon CloAe, Michelle HenAel, Joanna Gizzo, Viane 1 ofiomskt, Ann Wotidon, Patricia dant. Third now, seated'- Tina Cnamiuj, Vebbie Neeley Kelly JankowAki, Many Jane Fann, Kim CanlAon, Tammy Noaa, Jnene Vitany, Manio n Vote, Brian FoneAten. OppoAite page: Ann blond en and Li a Cime running ofa the inAt iAAue oi$ the JmpetuA papen. At the left: Mn. CarAtenAen, the advlAon o{ JmpetuA. About Face When youn heant Ia heavy, and youn eyeA ane domcoAt, when youn aouI faelA too tired to Live, keep -in mind that the pain wilt paAA. Sonnow, though bitten, a halt fade. It may not Aeem fiain that Lifa'A problemA Ahould f,all on you. But A-ince they did, accept them oa a challenge and a pnoblem to Aolve. Allow no one to tell you not to cny at youn painA. TeaAA one a A-ign o6 the tender. emothlonA within you. They need to be released once in awhile. Remember Aonrow will alwayA all eaAien than happineAA. When you ftnd a joy, howeven, -it Ahall be mone powerful than any aomow you have even f,elt. And nememben, now you undeAAtand the world a little better than you did yeAtenday. Anna Lohrmann Upper Left and Clockwise: Lady Cagers win jump ball. Paula Strelecki and Tammy Truckner go through their routine at a pep assembly. Doyle Raymond waits for the start of the match. Steve Boulton scrambles for the goal line. Craig Essenmacher shoots for two. New Coach Turns Tide To a 7-2 Season Some holes are deep and some holes are shallow but our Mr. Holes is a real nice fellow , read one of the banners along the hall during football season. Our Mr. Holes is the new Athelic Direc- tor and Head footbal1 coach at BR. A graduate of Northern Michigan University, Mr. Frank Holes majored in physical education and minored in English. He has coached football at Marquette, Athens, Baraga and East Jordon a total of 10 years. He has also coached basketball, basebal1, track and wrestling. To inspire Br spirit Mr. Holes told the football players that as long as they kept on winning he would wear his shorts during the games. He did, too. Even a£ a temperature of 1 6°. Assisting Coach Holes as he lead the Panthers to an overall 7 2 record were Mr. Callahan and Mr. Ricard. (See related football article, page 138) 136 First row: Brad Knoll, Kevin Leitz, Duane St robe 1, Brent Hook, Jeff Hobson, Cliff Klein, Harold Lasley, Jim Juillett, Dan Kriseler, Steve Boyce, Second row: Tracy Robinson, Jason Yatsevich, Jon Cook, Mike Haley, Tom Mazur, John Wolverton.Bob Earley, Steve Woodcock, Mike McConnel, Larry Asbury, Assistant Coaches Callahan, and Ricard, 3rd row: Coach Holes, Steve McClintock, Phil Periard, Ed Tham, Paul Shifter, Dave Griffin, John Jakiemiec, Steve Boulton, Ron Good, Steve Boris, Richey Wright. Oppos ite page, be- ginning upper left: Ed Thamm runs after the play as the Lancer defense falls behind. Steve Boulton, number 32, tackled for a no- gain as Steve Boris, number 81 looks on. The mighty Panther offense lines up and gets ready for the Bullock Creek defense. Number 3, Brad Knoll, quarterbacks as John Wolverton, number 80, blocks on a Panther scoring drive. 137 GriddersTurn a C inderella Fans of the varsity football team knew the fairy godmother arrived in Birch Run as the Panthers scored two safeties in the first quarter of the season opener against the Hamady Hawks. This win proved very encouraging as the team went on to win the next 5 games. The last win in this streak was a thriller as the Panthers pawed their way through a tough game against the Millington Cardinals. In the game which may have paved the way for a TVC title for either team, the Panthers scored a TD under the pressure of the clock. . .only 15 seconds re- maining in the game. The Panthers' golden coach turned into a pumpkin as they bowed to the Franken- muth Eagles 27-0 at Homecoming, and then a disappointing loss to Hemlock the following week. Rebounding to roundout an impressive season, however, the Panthers won over St. Charles in the final match of the year. Season , 7 -2 Beginning upper left and clockwise, Number 81, Steve Boris assists No.30 Phil Periard on a tackle. Phil Periard,No.30 and John Jakiemiec No.ill lead the mighty Panther varsity football team to another victory. John Jerred suited up to be the Mighty Panther mascot for the 81-82 football season. Number 3 Brad Knoll trys to fight off the advancing enemy while No. 82 Jon Cook rushs to assist. Number 85 Ron Good and No. 76 Tracy Robinson blocks as No. 33 Dave Griffin carries for a gain. Dan Kriseler No. 66 attemps to blocks a Frankenmuth scoring pass as Bob Earley No. 71 rushs to assist. We They Hamady 20 18 CarrolIton 12 0 Garber 14 6 Swan Valley 36 8 Bui lock Creek 18 14 Ml 11Ing+on 36 28 Frankenmuth 0 27 Hemlock 8 28 St. Charles 20 15 J.V Go 8 0 ; Shut out 6 J.V. football, L to r, Top row: Brian Boyce, Frank Huber, Ed Cook, David Thamm, Scott Samu, Richard Koon, Randy Lapak, Tom Gruno, Russ Wells, Paul Moore. Middle row: Assistant Coach Scott Philips, Coach Bob Buckel, Terry McNamara, Mike Austin, Paul Thompson, Dan Steepe, Terri Waybrant, David Solak, Jeff Brown. Sitting: Craig Essenmacher, Jim Bel ill, Todd Rabb, Dean Johnson, Jim Wilkerson, and Mike Cassiday The '81 J. V. Panthers pawed their way through a very impressive season, completing 6 shutouts of an 8 game season. As the J.V. started their season, they took the first three games in shutouts leaving their opponents devastated. Of the next five games B.R. allowed only 16 points. Both the J.V. defense and offense held a very impressive season by scoring a total of l87 points. Scoreboard We They Hamady 28 0 Carrol 1 ton 12 0 Essexvi1le-Garber 1A 0 Bui lock Creek 12 6 Millington A8 0 Frankenmuth 12 10 Hemlock 22 0 St. Charles 39 0 Frosh Have a Disappointing But Challenging Season The B.R. freshmen made a valiant effort in completing the 1981 foot- ball season. They started the season out strong with a victory over Mt. Morris. The next three games the frosh used in preparation for the defeat of the Frankenmuth Eagles, 44-0. The frosh kept working and finished a fearless season by over powering the Durand Ra i 1roaders,26-6. Scoreboard We They Mt. Morris 14 8 Ainsworth 0 12 Garber 0 6 E i senhower 14 28 F rankenmuth 44 0 F rankenmuth 8 12 Hemlock 0 36 Durand 26 6 Freshmen football, 1 to r, Top row: Terry Wood, Bill Hartley, Eric Stowell, Rob Hadsall, Scott Barret, Jeff Hutchinson, Middle row: Mike Cherry, Craig Langmaid, Jim Waggoner, Brian Duff, Allen Babcock, Dale Book, Steve Duncan, Bottom row: Pat McNamara, Carey Waldie, Ron Essenmacher, Andy Stowell, Scott Standford, Jim Jakiemiec, Gol efs Swing ir(to action Beginning upper left and clockwise: Mike Neville is in deep concentration as he swings to a victory. Swoosh! Bob Neville hits another fine shot. Team photo: Standing, Jim Remender, Mark Pringle, Bob Neville, Mike Neville, Ron Schmitzer, Tim Zuellig, Anne Maeder, Tim Belill. Kneeling, Shawn Miller, Luke Martinus, Blaine Sprague, Kevin Raymond, Karla Spindler. Missing is Coach Walker. Kevin Raymond practices some fancy shooting with his woods. Tim Zuellig grimaces in pain in a final shot. 142 The golf team swung into action this season, lead by Coach Brad Walker, a teacher from the middle school. Home meets for the team were held at Green Acres Golf Course on Dixie Highway in Bridgeport. The team competed against Bullock Creek, Swan Valley, Frankenmuth, Garber and Pinconning in tournament play. Meet wins are deter- mined by adding the scores of the 5 individual team players together, the winner being the team with the lowest total score. Although there are 13 members on the team, only 5 are allowed to participate in each meet. The 5 who are to play are determined by using the lowest practice scores from practice play the preceding week. According to Junior Tim Zuelling, the toughest match of the season was against Swan Valley, while the Panthers' best performance was had at the Bullock Creek match. When asked what changes she would like to see made for the 82-83 season. Junior Anne Maeder commented More meets—definitely! 743 Cross Country Eager for a fresh start Although the boys Cross Country team had a disappoint- ing season, the Harriers are eager for a fresh start. Coach Chuck Rubino was very pleased that 15 members participated this season. One thing that hurts the boys program is not having a girls team; commented Rubino. He has coached Cross Country for the past two years. This year the top runner was Sophomore John Gizzo. Upper left and clockwise: Senior Terry Tanner and Junior Mark Muehlenbeck in the middle of a hard race. Next, Coach Cuck Rubino taking splits, and Sophomore John Gizzo taking a break after a long hard run. SCOREBOARD We They Garber 45 15 Swan Valley 38 19 Bullock Creek 33 22 Hartland 41 20 Frankenmuth 42 19 Hemlock 50 15 144 Standing-Mark Grant, Doyle Raymond, Don Strobel , Jim Yeager, Scott Totten, Terry Tanner, Mark Muehlenbeck, Larry Bolf, Howard Neii. Kneeling- Robin Raymond, Jeff Mason, John Gizzo, Glen Bolf, Mark Ruppel, Frank Cicalo. Missing; Coach Rubino. 145 Varsity Cagers Cut Short Girls Cap Season The Varsity Team dropped a dis- mal 0-8 season this year after finishing 2nd at District Finals last year. Nine weeks into the season, after bowing to Millington Cardinals, the girls turned in their uniforms. The reason cited was a player-coach dispute. Coach Clement and Athletic Director Holes did not comment. Teresa Magnus goes for two after a Swan Valley penalty. Lynn Harpst puts the heat on while guarding a Swan Valley player. Varsity Team. Karen Scharrer works outside while Teresa Magnus goes for two more. Lynn Harpst guards as 146 Teresa Magnus works the ball up-court. L-R Lisa Grant, Teresa Magnus, Karen Scharrer, Lynn Ha. st, Renae Jankowski, Shelli Belill, Joyce Jacobs, Rose Jacobs Dawn Wroubel, Coach John Clement. 147 Cagers finish season The Junior Varsity girls upped their winning percentage this year, to just below the .500 mark. The team captured 7 of 15 games, while defeating conference powerhouse Carrollton, 38-30. The team played hard and confident through- out the year, stated Coach Clement. The girls advanced to Districts and put up a good fight against Vassar, but lost 1 3 29 just under .500 mark IScoreboardJ We They Chesan ing 28 30 Buena Vista 31 1 5 Carrol 1 ton 38 30 St. Charles 30 18 Garber 25 1 6 Swan Valley 31 17 Bui lock Creek 37 18 Chesan i ng 36 3 Millington 33 37 Hemlock 59 50 Garber 30 1 1 Swan Val1ey 36 2? Millington 30 1 1 Hemlock 36 37 Vassar 29 1 3 Beginning upper left and clockwise. Going over the game plan. The JV Girls' Basket- ball team. Deanna Lawrence leaps for the jumper. Jill Smith and an unidentified player put the heat on. Deanna Lawrence shoots for free. 149 Varsity Cagers Under New Head Coach Standing: Coach Ricard, Steve Boulton, Brent Hook, Mike Neville, Brian Schultz, Mike McConnell, Bob Neville. Kneeling: Mark Quaderer, Brad Knoll, Steve McClintock. For the second straight year the Varsity Basketball team is under a new head coach. Hr. Ricard brought in a new system to Birch Run, but it did not help as the overall record was 2-19. This year Juniors Brad Knoll and Steve McClintock were voted as Honorable Mention All Con- ference. Next year's team, in order to win, will have to have dedication and consis- tency, commented Coach Ricard. 150 Tim Zuellig, Cliff Klein, Phil Periard, 411« Hlf Scoreboard We They Pinconning 32 34 Carrollton 45 88 Garber 44 70 Chesaning 43 68 Swan Valley 21 48 Bullock Creek 50 60 Millington 61 49 Frankenmuth 40 66 Hemlock 48 57 Carrollton 31 69 Montrose 47 54 Swan Valley 36 54 Pinconning 44 55 Bullock Creek 52 54 Millington 50 49 Chesaning 48 73 Frankenmuth 44 57 Holly 45 73 Hemlock 50 70 Garber 43 67 Flint Beecher 31 80 Bottom left:Senior Bob Neville soars through to put in two. Top right:Senior Mark Ouaderer battles to score. Junior Brian Schultz out jumps a Pinconning player. J.V Go 9-11 ; Standing, left to right: Dan Steepe, David Solak, David Thamm, Jim Yeager, Mark Pringle, Paul Moore, Rod O'Connell. Kneeling: Eric Worden, Jim Belill, Scott Totten, Scott Barret, Craig Essenmacher, Brian Davis. avg. 450 The Junior Varsity Cagers com- pleted their season downing 9 of 20 for the season average of .450. The team connected for a total of 892 points; an average of 42 points per game. Congratulations to the Junior Varsity Cagers for a fine season. Our apologies are extended to the Freshmen, however, as their stats were not available from the athletic department at press time. In the photos beginning at upper left, Scott Barrett takes the ball into play. Taking a charity shot is again, Scott Barrett. Craig Essenmacher and Mark Pringle put pressure on Pinconning players. Standing, left to right: Brian Solak, Scott Stafford, Tom Block, Joe Klein, Tim Belill, Robby Hadsall, Jim Waggoner. Kneeling, left to right: Keven Raymond, Ron Essenmacher, Tim Moody, Jeff Hutchinson, Joe Wheeler, Sam Nisner. Spikers go 14-4 take TVC Upper left and clockwise: Seniors Rose Jacobs and Gayle Davis exchange spikes during a practice match. Chris Switalski gives some moral sup- port as Rose Jacobs jumps up for a spike. Gayle Davis waits anxiously as Tammy Kretz serves for BR. Chris Switalski pass as Rose Jacobs and Gayle Davis look on. 154 Top row: Coach Pam Kurtz , Lynn Harpst, Shelly Bel ill, ia le Davis, Suzanne .ovea Rose Jacobs, Kerry Brockett Bottom row: Tammy Kretz, Chris Switalski, Tracy Kracko, Stephanie Comstock, Dawn Wroubel, Teresa Magnus. The BR girls spikers had a winning season with a league record of 14-4 and defeating the Frankenmuth Eagles to take the Tri-Valley Conference Championsh ip. I said at the beginning of the sea- son that our goal was to be the Tri- Valley Conference Champions, said coach Pam Kurtz, and the girls proved to themselves and to the conference what hard work , determination and team unity can accomplish. SCOREBOARD (Birch Run's score shown first in the following) Carrollton (15,4), (15,5) Garber (15,7), (15,7) Swan Valley (9,12), (4,15), 05,15) Bullock Creek (15,9), 05,3) Millington (15,4), (15,10) Frankenmuth (15,9), 05,12) Hemlock (15,8), (15,3) Carrollton (15,16), (15,8), (14,10) Garber (15,9), 05,9) Swan Valley (10,17), 05,15) Bullock Creek (15,7), (15,6) Millington (15,10), (15,2) Frankenmuth (16,4), (15,14) Hemlock (15,8), (15,3) 755 jy YOLLGYBhLL Standing: Chris Ray, Karla Kelsey, Joann Cole, Sheryl Myers, Karyn Scharrer, Jill Smith, Jamie Kretz, Marie Pero, Bonnie Pruis, Colleen Tanner, Lisa Koon, Sandy Totten, Dawn Bowns, Nancy Sabourin, and Kathy Powell. Kathy Powell and Jamie Kretz look on as Collen Tanner puts one over the net. Joann Cole and Jill Smith go up for a block as Nancy Sabourin backs them up. JV WROTLIHG Standing: Dale Book, Mike Cherry, Vince May, Ed Cook, Pat Cherry, Jeff Mason. Kneeling: Glen Bolf, Bill Hartley, Robin Raymond, Blaine Sprague, Scott Lienau, Billy Rex, and Ed Mason. Both coaches for J.V. Volleyball and Wrestling are former Panthers. Deb Hudeck, volleyball coach, played for the Panther Varsity team in the 80-81 season. Art Raymond also put in his time as a Panther grappler during his high school career. In both sports the coaches aided their squads in fine season results. Volleyball captured a 10-4 season record while the grapplers went 8-2. Other team statistics were not available at press time. Pat Cherry Captures another victory. Varsity Wrestlers Capture County Standing: Tracy Robinson, Mark Muelenbeck, Don Strobel, Cliff Wenn, John Jakiemiec, John Wolverton, Duane Strobel, Kneeling: Terry Tanner, Mark Walentovic, Rich Louchart, Doyle Raymond, and Jim Jakiemiec. Scoreboard We They Vassar 69 6 New Lothrop 24 44 MacArthur 50 16 St. Peter and Paul 66 3 Swan Valley 63 9 Bui lock Creek 67 6 Millington 30 32 Essexvi1le Garber 61 3 Hemlock 49 6 F reeland 56 12 Bottom left: Senior Doyle Raymond getting a better grip on his opponent. Upper left and clockwise: Mark Walentovic inches away from a pin. Senior John Wolverton's look tells it all. The Saginaw County Champhionship was the most satisfying victory, commented Coach Rubino. He was very optimistic about the potential of the team this year. The support and spirit from the community as well as the student body pleased Rubino. In addition to the championship, the Panthers were co-champions of the Tri- Valley Conference. The grapplers also placed first in three tournaments, those held at Bendle, Vassar and Birch Run. The year's outstanding Co-captain and leader was Senior Doyle Raymond. Doyle was the only one to advance to the state finals, where he captured 7th place in the l67-pound weight class. 159 SPIRIT IS Varsity Cheerleaders Starting at top: Cindy Gibson, Mary Beam, Michelle Stiles, Heidii Munson, Carrie Tanner, Lisa McQuarters, Joanne Dundas, and Jackie Bullard. The Varsity Cheer- leaders have had over- all good season along with the football team, also. After placing first among all the Class B schools, the squad came home to cheer on a Super Football season, the best in a number of years. One of the Varsity squad's main jobs is to help the newcoming mem- bers be the best they can be. They also feel that they are considered as part of the team and stir up as much spirit as they can at Pep as- semblies, and all cheer- ing sports. We congratulate the Varsity cheerleaders for turning out a great year and hope there will be many more! 160 CONTAGIOUS !! Starting top and clockwise: Mary Beam is dressed to express Panther Spirit. Clockwise -right: The Varsity girls raise a little rowdiness at a 161 pre-game Pep Assembly. one Of A Kin SPIRIT JV Cheerleaders- Standing, L to R: Kim Cox, Pam Garfield, Diane DeKalita, Janice Olafson, Debbie Wells Angela Miller, Donna Shappee, and Kelly Smith. Starting at top: Freshman Cheerlead- ers-Wendy Munson, Jennifer Stein, Sharon Beam, Mandy Kretz, Colleen Haley, Kathy Griffin, Teresa Gibson, and Penny Pearce. 162 The Freshman cheerleaders— Above: The Freshman girls in their starting line-up. Bottom, left: The Freshman girls give the team spirit at a basketball game. The JV Cheerleaders— Opposite page, right: Kim Cox and Diane DeKalita are caught beaming with Panther Power! On the opposite page, left: Janice Olafson cheers the team on to a victory. The JV and Freshman cheer- leaders have had a lot to cheer about throughout the year. With the JV Football team having an undefeated season and the Freshman being diligent in their fight, both squads have kept the spirits high. Advisor for the JV squad, Kim Stiles, and advisor for the Freshman , Sarah Wenn, are proud of their girls and hope for the best next year. 163 WATCH THCM SHTHt! Varsity Pom Pon Squad- First row, top: Julie Ruppel, Dawn Eichenhofer, Renee Allison, Renee Tanner Second row: Sue Zoromski, Rachel Harpst, Diane Zoromski, Brenda Black. Third row: Holly Kern, Leigh Crane. Bottom row: Kim McCormack, Kelly Moody Cheryl Swarthout, Rhonda Judd, and Mascot Kheila Ruppel. At the right: The Var- sity girls are captured in action: 164 Hlftunemj 1 The JV Pom Pon Squad—Standing: Joale Storer, Brenda Irish, Tammy Truckner, Kathy Weller. Sitting: DeDe Vibert, Leslie Nielson, Robin, Southward. Missing: Kim Fowler. At the left—The JV Pom Pon girls perform to the tune Salvation , by Kool and the Gang. Above—Robin Southward captured in action. Varsity Diamondmen Ranked Among States Top Ten The Varsity Baseball team fin- ished the most impressive season in its history, eliminating 25 of their foes and establishing the highest win record ever for this school. The Panthers also held the Number 1 spot in the state foi 3 weeks, according to the staff of The Detroit News . The road taken by the diamondmen held vic- tory and a place in this school for keeping the Panther spirit alive. Back row (1 to r): John Jakiemiec, Steve Boulton, Bob Neville, Mark Quaderer, Steve Boris, Coach Cummings. Middle: Brad Knoll, Brent Hook, Wayne Zietz, Rod McNalley. Front: Ron Good, Phil Periard, Jeff Brown, Terry Tanner, John Wolverton, Chris Cummings. Set New Record 25-10 Upper left and clockwise: The team. Coach Cummings gives instructions to Mark Quaderer and Wayne Zietz. In the batter s box is Bob Neville. Wayne Zietz signals the ball to home as a Buena Vista Knight rounds third. An unidentified Panther plays it safe on third base under the watchful eye of Coach Cummings. Ron Good prepares to drive in another run. JV have impressive 20-8 season JV Baseball—(L to R) First row: Dan Steepe, Blaine Sprague, Brian Davis, Craig Essenmacher, Scott Barret, Frank Huber. Second row: Dave Solak, William Schoof, Scott Totten, Tracy Robinson, Darrin Cassidy. Third row: Mike Austin, Ed Cook, Mike Neville, Mark Pringle, Tom Gruno, Coach Bob Buckel. The J V Panther baseball team finished an excellent season 12-2 for the Tri- Valley Conference and had a 20-8 over- all record. Leading the was a strong hitting staff. Tom Gruno had an impressive 472ave., closely following was Tracey Robinson with a 453ave. We had a good season and I hope that they will carry it on next year, commented Mike Neville. 16S SCOREBOARD BR scores listed first. Montrose (2-3), (8-0) Pinconning (3-7), (5-9) Carrollton (13-10), (13-1) Hamady ((16-6), (15-11) Garber (1-5), (3-0) Chesaning (10-9), (13-14) Flint Kearsley (6-8), (2-13) Swan Valley (10-7), (4-1) Bullock Creek (12-1), (16-4) Millington (2-1), (10-4) Frankenmuth (14-2), (8-6) MacArthur (8-4), (2-4) Hemlock (4-3), (5-6) Genesee (24-1) Ainsworth (8-7), (3-2) League Record: 12-2 Overall: 20-8 Frosh have disappointing Season Freshman Baseball—(L to R) First row: Scott Lienau, Mike Foskett, Ron Essenmacher, Kevin Raymond, Sam Nisner, Jim Jakiemiec. Second row: Tim Belill, Jeff Hutchison, Scott Stafford, Jim Waggoner, Brian Solak, Greg Good. Third row: Coach Tom Lafferty, Robbie Hadsall, Steve Duncan Brian Massey, Tom Block. Frosh scoreboard not available at press time The Frosh finished the season with a 7-11 overall record. The Frosh went up against some very tough opponents which proved to much for the young Frosh team. The team just couldn't get the spirt of the victorious Varsity and JV who set records and had impressive seasons. We tried our best, but our opponents were just to tough, commented Sam Nisner. BR ten“strike out” on victory Upper left and clockwise: Lisa Stinnett and Diane Duby talkover the game plan. Teresa Magnus joyously puts on her gear pending another Panther victory. Karyn Scharrer talks over team strategy with Michelle Stiles. Joanne Dundas watches intently as the Panthers mix it up with Carrollton. Diane Duby helps with team tactics. 170 SCOREBOARD pinconning 7-3 St.Petes 15-2 1-13 Clio 0-8 11-12 Carrolton 10-6 14-15 Hamady 13-7 10-8 Garber 4-14 1-13 Chesaning 2-7 5-15 New Lothrup 4-14 3-8 Swan Valley 5-15 2-12 Bullock Creek 11-14 5-11 New Lothrup Inv. 2nd. ’lace Millington 14-24 32-7 Frankenmuth 8-17 8-2 Mac Arthur 11-14 9-8 Hemlock 7-4 1-14 John Glenn 13-4 11-1 Ainsworth (District) 1-6 League Record 4-10 Season Record 12-19 Varsity Softball—(L to R) First row: Michelle Stiles, Dawn Wroubel, Lisa Stinnett,Tammy Kretz, Karlene Beach. Second row: Tammy Jones, Karyn Scharrer Erin Street, Gail Davis, Reane Jankowski, Joanne Dundas, Carrie Tanner, Teresa Magnus, Coach Miss Pam Kurtz. The Panther varsity softball team had a disappointing 12-19 saeson record and a 4-10 league record. The BR ten started their season out well by defeating their first two opponents but just couldn't keep up the victorious record. They came back in mid-season to come in second during the New Lothrup Invitational. 171 Unidentified player psyches up for the game by resting on first base Laura Maeder throws the ball home in bottom right. Bottom right, and unidentified var- sity player makes the stop at first. J.V Swing To Take 17 of 21 The Junior Varsity softball team upped their record to 17-4 this sea- son to post an overall 81% win rec- ord. This outstanding performance also brought home a title to BR as the team took first place in their conference. Significant upsets occurred when the Panthers defeated St. Pete's, Frankenmuth and Carroll- ton . Above, back row: Wendy Munson, Deanna Lawrence, Shannon Loll, Debbie Wells, Jamie Kretz, Carrie Moss, Rhonda Budd. Front: Tracy Chiszar, Kathy Powell, Sandy Totten, Dawn Bouns, Colleen Tanner and Donna Shappee. Missing is Coach Duane Munson. 73 By taking 4th place in their league, the girls' track team met the goal they set at the beginning of their season--to be competitive. Overall record for the cinder- women was 7-6; league record was 4-3. Mrs. Pollard has been coaching girls' track for 5 years. The goals for next year's team are to take 3rd or better in the league and improve tremendously, commented Pollard. Placing in the Districts this year were: Rose Jacobs, 4th in shot put; Terresa Maturen, 4th in 440; and the 440 relay team of Rose Jacobs, Terresa Maturen, Julie Dow and Cindy Rhodes, who placed 6th. Leading sprinters for the 82- 83 team are expected to be Terresa Maturen, Katrina Titus and Julie Dow. Anne Maeder and Paula DeKalita will take the distances events. Upper Left-Clockwise: Lisa Zissler feeling the tension of of track. Stacy Sol inski hurdles for a victory. Ann Maeder gives her all in the relay. The Track team. Rose Jacobs ready to Shot- put. Varsity Track 4 in League Standing: Coach Pollard, Stacy Sol inski, Rose Jacobs, Cindy Irish, Francis Albosta, Lisa Koon, Karen Kuiper, Paula DeKalita, Ann Maeder, Coach Smith. Kneeling: Roxanne Rousseau, Dana Griggs, Krystal Smith, El in Lauvsnes, Julie Dow, Stacy Sullivan, Cindy Rhodes, Pat Hart, Michelle Fejedelem. Sitting: Laura Benjamin, Terresa Maturen, Margaret Ellis, Mary Farr, Dawn Ayling, Lisa Zissler, Robin Southward, and Pam Brown. 175 Cindermen Post Another The Panther Cindermen tried once again to post a fine season, but tripped before they had a chance to prove themselves. Runners, jumpers, hurlers and vaulters all had trouble getting off the ground as the track team posted another winless season. To snap the jinx, the Panthers tried a new coach, new uniforms and a new approach--none of which was the tic- ket. In time the Panthers will improve and gain experience to boost the '83 team to a winning season. 176 Season Disappointing Beginning upper left and clockwise: The Varsity Track team. Back row (L to R): Scott Raquepaw, John Wolverton, Keith Stowell, Steve Mervyn, Mark Wright, Arnold Geise. Middle row: Coach Clement, Jason Yatsevich, Rich Koon, Mike Sjostrom, Brian Boyce, Jim Remender, Bob Wieland, Dave Schluckbier, Larry Wright. Front row: John Watson, Gary Crowley, Bill Klein, Brian Duff, Carey Walden, Steve Sjostorm, Terry Waybrandt, Jim Gagliardi, Ron Remender. Bob Wieland prepares to run the 440. Terry Waybrandt goes the extra mile. Leading the rest of the pack is Jason Yatsevich in the 880. Jim Gagliardi hits the dirt in the broad jump. Top row: Our version of what a lunch, what a lunch, what a munch, munch, munch. . Bonnie Bamberg. A familiar lament in typing class. . . Oh no, timings again. Abbey and Mom (Mrs. Pollard) enjoy the Varsity basketball game. Brian Lockhart and Gary Crowley pay painstacking details to their Technical Draftinq. Performing hoiiday cheer for students. Top row: Mr. Arthur Smock, Superintendent. Mr. Glen Sanford, Assistant Super- intendent. Mr. Jerry Psotka, Principal. Mr. Walter Jakiemiec, Assistant Principal. Board of Education consisting of standing 1. to r. Mr. Erving Kime- Treasurer, Mr. Edwin Matzke, Mr. James Totten, sitting 1. to r. Mrs. Marion Hudeck-Vice President, Mr. Gilbert Berg-President, and Mrs. IIa Davis. Secretary. Mr. Frank Holes Athletic Director. 181 □ISCDUER SCiEnCE Top row: Mr. Bob Buckel teaches earth science and world geography. Biology and audio visual is taught by Mr. Bill Martin. Teaching Michigan conservation and physical education is Mr. Ray Peters. One of the projects in Mrs. Pollard's Anatomy and Phsiology is the disection of cats. Mrs. Jan Pollard teaches biology and anatomy and phsilolgy. J Power mechanics is taught by Mr. Joe Ricard. PURE , APPLIED , AflD SOCIAL Top row: Steve Vela works hard with his classmates in Mr. Buckel's room. Bob King's favorite subject ............ Science. Mr. John Clement teaches government, economics, and American history. Kelly Lewis and Steve Boris find out how fun American History can be. Psychology, health, and physical fitness is taught by Miss Pam Kurtz. :9 J ins and vocatLona 1 axt piping Top row: Art I, II, and III are taught by Mrs. Amy Lafferty. Mrs. Debbie McKnight instructs music and chorus. Spanish I, II, and III are taught by Mr. David Nye. He also teaches contemporary history. Leighann Crane holds the attention of her audience as she preforms in Mr. Shephard's speech class. Conducting cadet band, concert band, and music is Mr. David Reed. Mr. Bob Shephard teaches speech, world history, and coaches forensics. 84 jstubents learn tfjc arts Top row: Typing I and Account- ing are taught by Mrs. Linda Davis. She is also yearbook advisor. Mr. James Hauck teaches Arch, drawing, blueprinting, and Tech, drafting I, II, and III. Homemaking, home furnishing, foods, and consumer ed. is taught by Mrs. Diane Hrabec. Teaching Shorthand, business machines, and Typing II is Mr. Darryl Kazmier. He is also director of job place- ment and community ed. Mr. Gary Mace teaches adv. woods, wood tech., II, and furniture. Welding I and II are taught by Mr. Scott Phillips. Teaching Family living, foods, creative clothing, and adv. clothing is Mrs. Diane Vale. 185 HeCtOMUMmS: read'n, Top row: Exchange your papers for math class. When picking your required -nath class you might get Mr. Mike Cummings for Algebra I, II, or advanced math. Gerardo Garcia writing an article for the Golden Torch and Lisa Melzo sees how the experts do it. Mr. Frank Schiepek also teaches math. Genet-al math and business math are his courses. Intro. Algebra I and Algebra I are taught by Mr. Steve Schilke. writ'll, rithmetic Top row: Some English courses offered are English Lit. I and English II taught by Mrs. Gretchen Carroll. Mr. Tom Carstenson teaches Practical english, science fiction, short story, and creative writing. Teaching English II, contemporary history, and college writing is Mr. Glen Davis. The school newspaper is advised by Mr. Mike Murphy who also teaches journalism, debate, and discussion. Content reading, practical english, and speed reading are all taught by Mrs. Therese-Marie Oeming. Teaching English II is Mrs. Sue Ryan. Basic English and English II are taught by Mrs. Jan Thomas. Making our lives easier iop row: Opportunity Center is directed by both Miss Lisa Anderson and Mr. Pat Davy. Mr. Charles Schilling teaches lang. arts, guidance, occup. math, social studies, and occup. English. Frances Albosta and Jon Cook spending their study hall in the 1ibrary. 188 Top row: Our counselors are Miss Barb Goldstein for Juniors and Seniors and Mr. Jerry Telgenhof for Freshmen and Sophomores. The caretaker of all our library materials is Miss Patricia Dudewicz. Mr. Jim Sutherland is our bookroom supervisor and attendance counselor. Featuring both sides of the library are Lona Williams and Brenda Spindler listening to a friend and Nanette Allison doing her homework. Providing I hr HIGH SCHOOL SECRETARIES Left to right: Barbara Leppien, Debby Courtney, Arlene Jekel, Jean Pataky. ADMINISTRATION SECRETARIES Standing, left to right: Sue Coughlin, Sheila Haney, Marilyn Napolitano. Seated: Joyce Randall. 190 important e.rtvas Cafeteria Workers: S. Reikowski, B. Bamberg, M. Mohn. Bus Drivers: S. Ackerman, B. Bamberg, C. Berg, C. Childs, C. DeSander, J. Hadsall, I. Kline, S. Kretz, A. Leach, E. Magnus, C. McCormack, M. Parker, V. Parker, I. Polzin, A. Raquepaw, G. Reyna, V. Schian, M. Stein, I. Tanner, J. Wesener, N. Zissler. 191 Teaching the Most Top row: Mrs. Kondal principal for Burt School and Olive Reid. Burt teachers: Miss Thompson, Mrs. Arnold, Miss Craig, Mrs. Frahm. Olive Reid teachers: Top row: Mrs. Blessing, Mrs. Muehlenbeck, Mrs. Maeder, Mrs. Stiles, Mrs. Reimer, Miss Austin, Miss Hollenbeck. Bottom row: Mrs. Fleck, Miss Kelly, Mrs. Reese, Miss Marsh, Miss Hemingway. 192 Important Levels Top: Mrs. Hildner principal for North Elementary. North Elementary teachers: Top row: Mrs. Birchmeier, Mrs. Tanner, Mrs. Reindel, Mrs. Hildner, Mrs. Dawson, Mrs. Earley, Mrs. Mcnamara, Mrs. Winters-Cole. Middle row: Mrs. Fankhauser, Miss Laich, Mrs. Patchett, Mrs. Hales, Mrs. Holzhausen, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Lockhart, Mrs. McCoy, Miss Senko. Bottom row: Mrs. Avendt, Mrs. Anger, Mr. Rubino, Mr. Johann, Mr. Turek, Mrs. Snow, Mrs. Grimaldi. 7 93 Community- Beginning upper left and clockwise: John Jerred promotes the Goal Post Recreation. The logo for Frankenmuth Bank and Trust, Birch Run branch. The inside of the Exit Restaurant. Holly Kern working for the Student Union. ¥: ILLIER TUDIO Vince. Ma.y MickeZte Lynch mjku OfSSOu ■■ � l � 1 . o , t' Bob Hillier QUALITY PORTRAITS THROUGH CARING 6227 DIXIE HIGHWA Y BRIDGEPORT. MICHIGAN 48722 (5 1 7) 777-6831 SOVIS INSURANCE AGENCY Left to rights Joe E. Sovis - Martin Sovis - Joseph Sovis - Sam Little - Ken Kendall PHONE: (517) 845-3400 624-9271 661-2486 723-7624 221 S. Main Oakley, Michigan 48649 FRANKENMUTH PRINTING OFFICE SUPPLY Located in the Mid-Town Shops 154 S. Main St. Frankenmuth, Michigan Open 9 - 5:30 Monday thru Friday QUALITY PRINTING FAST SERVICE REASONABLE PRICES COMPLETE LINE OF OFFICE SUPPLIES COMPUTER TYPESETTING c mint--.-.. ----------- DRAFTING DRAWING SUPPLIES CALLIGRAPHY SUPPLIES RUBBER STAMPS - MADE TO ORDER BUSSINESS CARDS BUSINESS PERSONAL STATIONERY COPIES MADE WHILE YOU WAIT WEDDING INVITATIONS Bader Brothers Service Center John Deere Farm Equipment Parts Service Reese-Birch Run Ph. 868-4189 624-9356 Krauss Funeral Home BIERLEIN’S 8116 Main St. Birch Run, Mich. Phone 624-9342 Monument Sales 6on ra f ation (olas Of Sfi ftv 9Jour SEacAew O rc itflun (Sc uaxtion 123 3 WEST LAKE ROAD Clio, Michigan 48420 Telephone 686-9768 Don’s Foodland Top now t to A: Kim BeJUJU, Kim McCormack, ChAii SuictaL ki, and Lt a Gfiant.. Bottom now t to A: Joanne. Beam and Cathy Beit. Hating: Todd ColtieA, Keith Stavik, Cano I Wheaton, Joe Oi ewAki, Von Chiidi and Renee TanneA. Exit Restaurant Motel Fent’s Laundry Center n a 6271 Dixie Highway Bridgeport, Michigan 48722 Phone: (517) 777-2700 With -6eAu-cce c nt u in. . . Bridgeport Midland FI int Alpena Mt. Pleasant Detroit Lansing print-a-print andrews hairsryling ; center “ ; Complete printing service Wedding invitations Club Printing 7946 Main St. Birch Run, Michigan n 1.00 off on hair styling by; 9890 Morrish Road oppoinmnenr ; Birch Run, Michigan 48415 validate here 203 , Ganaielite The Stu.de.nt Unton ti Aun by the htgh school studenti during the lunch periodi and before and afiter school. The Unton ielli chip , candy, gum, pop, etc., and lt located In the Layman Butldtng ofi Birch Run Htgh School. GaMIelite BOWLING AND BANQUET CENTER 6817 Dixie Highway. Bridgeport, Michigan 48722 • Phone (517) 777-2190 Bowling is a great sport, get your whole family involved. Join a league for the fun of it. Bowling is for all ages. i conGRPfTULfflons ! SEniDRSi ! BDPiDEriS PHiPiRrnPCV j CUD KAWKAWLIN ROOFING CO. 2924 Old Kawkawlin Road Kawkawlin, Michigan 48631 ; Phone No. (517)684-0561 : Approved Carlisle Rubber Membrane : System ; ; Approved Celotex Rubber Membrane i Systems , w GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS USKI CHERVOLET-BUICK BIRCH RUN GENERAL MOTORS PARTS DIVISION FLINT 313-742-7650 • SAGINAW 517-624-9326 CLIO CONEY Island Resturant not °oOS o °s ! 0fsSf CLIO SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER 7s 12010 ChuAch StAeet BiAch Run, MI Phone: 624-9335 FUN HUT CLIO SQUARE NEXT TO CONEY ISLAND Schnitzelbank Shop 54o S. Mai ip Frankennxuth Michigan' langeAt detection o{, py imid , iwodc VLving and much., much, mole! Frankenmuth Travel Service 4650 State St. Green Acres Plaza Saginaw, Michigan 799-6330 104 S. Franklin at Genesee Frankenmuth, Michigan Call 652-9979 McClelland ,Duf f.COE, Inc. 12300 S. Beyer Road Birch Run, Michigan 48415 Phone 624-9361 ZEHNDER'S OF FRANKENMUTH • SINCE 1856 Family Style Chicken Dinners, Steaks and Seafaxls For pleasant family dining or a special occasion, visit Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth. Et 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, eryoy a meal and visit ; our gift shops, delicatessen, bake shop, wine cellar, food store and tap room. Call 517 652-9925 Dining Rooms serving daily 11:00 a.m. -9:30 p.m. Coffee Shoppe serving daily 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. butter CRUST BAKERY 6181 Dixie Hwy. Bridgeport, Michigan Phone 777-3680 Wedding, Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation Cakes Bread - Rolls - Pies - Cookies Jfrankcnmutfj jBauarian Knn mm I? TTT Gift Shop, Bread £ Wine Shop Feat- uring Homemade Specialties £ Wines. Banquet facilities available for all occasions. Five Uniquely-Designed Bavarian Dining Rooms: Austrian Room, Alpine Room, Heidelberg Room, Family Crest Room £ Bavarian Room. Also Kaffee Haus Serving a la carte. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. GOAL POST RECREATION PIZZA Downtown Birch Run Fresh Pizza, Hotdogs, Tacos, Coney Dogs, Subs, Mooney's Ice Cream, Chill, Shakes, Pop Orders to go 62 4-14397 Hours 10 a.m.-10 p.m. dally 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday and Saturday Student Lunch Special- Featuring the finest game room In the area. JT' i i i ! ! i i i ! Montrose 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 Kirch man Bros. Quality food service RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT THROUGHT NORTHEASTERN Michigan 714 East Midland Street P.0. Box 615 Bay City, Michigan 48707 Phone 1-300-322-4519 Pits $c Pieces Sctoelrj� 160 Vienna Hoad Clio, Michigan Ph. 1313)686-4700 SchmitzeA Ha.sidwa.sie. Plumbing -Heating -ElectAieal Supplier-Service Bisich Run, MI Pitts, busigh Paints Phone: 624-9222 MICHIGAN SERVICE CENTER PLUMBING «HEATING «AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE - LAWN GARDEN HOOVER VACUUM - WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES BOB LANGMAID JIM JOHNSON 8074 Main St. Phone (517) 624 9305 Birch Run, Ml 48415 Emergency No. (517) 624-5538 BIRCH RUN AUTO PARTS 8005 Main Bisich Run Bud’s Market Bud Sue Schrank 8010 Dixie Highway Birch Run, Michigan 48415 Phone 777-3500 Come join us,! Scrabble Players Club 49 Tuesdays at 7 o'clock 2759 Samuel Drive Saginaw, MI Phone: 777-5676 (Kern's Sausage ROBERT KERN CHARLES KERN HOME MADE BAVARIAN SAUSAGE AT ITS BEST' 110 W JEFFERSON AT MAIN FRAMCENMUTH. MICH 48734 Phone: 652-2681 DAPPER-DO Children's apparel. Sizes 0-14 Youa Stocial expsies s ions centesi' ANKENMl Phone: 652-3122 BLOCK’S HALLMARK SHOP 5404 DIXIE HWY BRIDGEPORT ’77-6200 Open evenings r Ghalet ■ ’««{ ,yon 652-6266 154-A S. Main Fnankenmuth, Ml 48734 OmeXi: ! Vickie Rurmel Cathy CogglnA M K FloMeHA Apeak the language ofi the hea it ExpaeAAlng things that woxdA can not Impasit Fnankenmuth Flont t 320 S. Faanklln Faankenmuth Ml 48734 a ma 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. Fnankenmuth 7GA-Ben Faanklln 40,000 Item Linden. One Roofi Open 7 dayt a Meek Phone:652-2621 435 N. Main Fxankenmuth, Ml 48734 birch Run Welding Fabricating Birch Machinery 11160 Dixie Hwy. Birch Run, Michigan 48415 Phone 624-9371 Harold Johnson — Owner FURSTENBERG Let Us Help You. . . Building Center of Frankenmuth DO IT YOUR WAY1 A complete line of quality products at competitive prices and a competent staff ready to plan with you to assure that your project comes out the way you wantl 627 W. Genesee 652-9904 VISA • Mastercharge OU7EX 204 Railway Street Area Code 313 Res 886-5225 Bus 887-5020 GEORGE SKENE 3303 Gernada Drive Clio, Michigan 48420 PATRONS We Mould tike to thank the. {oltouiing adveAtl eA jAuppoAtung the PantheA Talei Ve vibook: David F, Oeming, Jr. Dr. Daniel J. Pepin, D.D.S. Jean Marie Beauty Salon Kriseler Welding Lnc. Leslie Hardware Up-Town Styling Wickes Agriculture Upper left and clockwise: Stu- dents boarding the bus after a long day at school. Kim Bel ill relaxing in 7th hour yearbook class. Jim Juillett, Leo Dorr, Terry Letterman and Bob Dolson dressed for punk rock day during spirit week. Next, Mrs. Felton hiding from our year- book photographer. Rose Jacobs and Rita Schomaker give Mr. Schultz the teacher torture treatment. Pam Brown tells us a story in the 1ibrary. r n iivr;----- Student This was a tennifoc yean at Binch Run High School. The school yean stanted with a bang as pep assemblies' attendance leached an all- time high. Spinit had fin- ally nevived. Fnom thene the spinit con- tinued to climb a NHS thnew dance , put on Almost Any- thing Goe , and pantipated in the Jump Rope fon Meant. Homecoming was a huge suc- cess as cnowd attendance soaned into the thousand . While the football team led u4 on the foeld, Pep Club led o4 in the stands, j[in- i hing the ckool yean with a 7-2 ea on. 216 We 4 pent the winten month cheening the basketball team and slanted dneaming about the summen months that lay ahead. Both oun volleyball and wnestllng teams bnought home the TVC title in theln divisions nespectively. Oun championship Fonensics team bnought home a 3nd place state tnophy and Chess Club panticipated in the National Tournament in Pennslyvania. Stamens on the Golden Tonch bnought two pnestigious hon- Life Revived oti home. from the Michigan Inlemcholaitic Pnen An- oclaticn held at CMU. Spring {,ound BR again on the itate map ai the I amity Baseball team wai tanked 1 in the itate on. thnee con- iecutive weeki by the VelAoit Newi . Finishing 4th in the league, ginl'i tnack had a te-building iea- ion. Ovenall, the 1981-82 ichool yean, wai one 06 high ipiniti, championi, and paxt- icipation. Clockwiie, top lefit: One 06 the main pep an- embliei thii yean, wai Keith Stowell and hii band. Next, The ienion. clan on thein. way to winning AImoit Anything Goei. Roie Jacobi digi volleyball. The l amity Baieball team celebnatei anothen victonyl Vatnin Roienbnock comintnatei ai he pn.epan.ei to make a move. Mm Thomai'i Fn.eih- man clan hami it up. Ill Yearbook Expansion was the best reason to buy a 1981-82 yearbook. The yearbook this year consists of 224 pages, compared with 1980 which had only 160 pages and 1981 which had 184. This is the largest yearbook ever published by Birch Run High School. The Panther Tales staff is a member of the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association. Panther Tales is printed by the Inter-Collegiate Press Company of Shawnee Mission, Kansas. The ser- vice representative, Kris Kirby, works from the service office in Mt. Pleas- ant, Michigan. Headlines for the book are done by staff members using Geo-type dry trans- fer letters. Body copy, captions and page numbers are done on an IBM Cor- recting Selectric II typewriter. Beginning upper left and clockwise: the yearbook staff: standing (L to R): Expands Coverage Chris Taylor, ass't photo editor and sports; Paul Fogal, photo editor and sports; Mary Jane Farr, copy and layout editor and opening and closining; Heather McCray, circulations manager and clubs and activities; Michelle Hensel, editor and seniors; Tracy Kracko, auxiliary staff member and faculty seniors; Brian Vanderlip, advertising manager and advertising; Brenda Black, records manager and music and the arts; Kim Bel ill, business manager and faculty seniors; Ms. Linda Davis, advisor. Seated: Jim Jackson, ass't advertising manager and advertising, Lisa Bronner, ass't circulations manager and under- classmen; Sherri Johnson, promo- tions co-manager and underclass- men; Onnalee Ritthaler, promotions co-manager and clubs and activi- ties; Tina Cramer, publicity mana- ger and music and the arts. Missing is Mark Quaderer, ass't photo editor and sports. Mark Quaderer busy with the sports section. Ms. Davis making year- book decisions as she cleans out her desk drawer. Brenda Black and Mary Jane Farr discuss head- lines. Jim Jackson and Brian Vanderlip receive a Certificate of Efficiency award for the first 2 yearbook pages completed on November 5. Much tike, the home- coming ootbali game, the prom alAo had. one o6 the biggest tunn-outA that Birch Run hoA Aeen -in a long time. One hundred {our coupler attended the prom, uiith thn.ee couple chaperoneA. The reoAonA £on. Auch a auc- ceAA ul turn-out -included the reaAonable price, cloAeneAA to home, and the option ofi Aeml-journal attine, commented Junior cIoaa adviAor, Mha. Sue Ryan. The prom woa held on Saturday, April 24 firom 6 o'clock until. 12 mid- night at the Candlelite Inn. The theme woa Theie ane the beit of timet. Coloni fon the pnom wene pink and white and muiic mu provided by VJ Bnod Mel bung fnom Ruth Pno ductioni. Beginning uppen left and clockuite: Brenda Black with a coni John Slump and Tnent Laden and Joanne Beam dandng to the muiic. Thii pic- tuAe iayi it all ai Jot on Vattevich and Joanne Vundai ihow the tnue meaning ojj pnom night. Chnis Suhtaliki and Bob Neville caught ihaAing a quiet moment togethen. Bnian FoneiteA with Ann Ulonden and Tammy Nan accompanied by Lanny Engelhant enjoy the beit of, timei. Monk (jJalentovic and ShaAon dialling caught up in the excitement of the evening. What We Bought, Saw, Sang Top ten song4 1981 accord- ing to Casey Kasem's top 40 count down. 1. Bette Vavls Eyes-Kim Caune 2. Endless Love-Vlana Ross and Lionel Rtckte 3. Lady-Kenny Rodgers 4. Starting Oven-Jo tin Lennon 5. Jessie's Girl-Rick Springfield 6. Celebration-Kool and the Gang 7. I love a Rainy Uight-Eddle Rabbit1 8. 9 to 5-Votly Parton 9. K-iss on my List-Varyl Hall and John Oates 10. Arthur's Theme-Christopher Cross Top ten movies of 1981 accord- ing to the Quad 8 Theatre. 1. Raiders of the Lost Ark 2. Superman IT 3. Stripes 4. The Cannonball Run 5. Arthur 6. Four Seasons 7. For Vour Eyes Only 8. The Fox and the Hound 9. 10. Cheech and Chong's Hlce dreams Excallbur Of these top ten only two were Academy Award winners. Raiders of the Lost Ark won four and Arthur won one. 222 Hiic.tUiane.oaA Recond Album...........$8.50 Shoea...................$10.00 Cowboy boots............$80.00 Plain Yearbook.........$13.00 CIoaa Aing [guyi] . . .$90.00 [ginls). . .$80.00 Pnom tickets...........$23.00 High School games . . .$2.00 High School lunch ... .904 VaAsity jacket [guyA] .$92.00 [giAls).$72.00 Small coke................404 HaiA cut...............$15.00 ShiAt..................$17.00 Movies.................$3.75 GaA Gallon(Aeg.). . . .$1.09 [no lead). . .$1.16 VesigneA Jeans Calvin Klein Chic GloAia VandeAbilt . . . .$42.00 Sasson JoAdache PayloAd Levis VonFutstenbeAg .... SeAgio Valente .... .$40.00 ConceAt PAlces AC VC $11.00 LoveAboy $9.50 Black Sabath. . . . $9.50 Rolling Stones. . . $15.00 GAand Funk $9.50 Kansas $9.50 REO Speedwagon. . . $11.00 Cheap TAick .... $11.00 Blue OysteA Cult. . $9.50 Clockwise, top, lefit to Aight: SheAi Reikowsky, Cindy Pigda, Bonnie Bovee, ChAis Ray, and Kathy GAi in. Bottom, le t to Aight: Vebbie Reikomky, IngAid Vi in, and Michelle Lynch all modeling designer jeans. 223 te' « JL £■ .W isy taken will ahoays be a __ Te .there will always be a choic richjfffdd tc travel. This 1982 anntl 1C past roads as we have seen them'. jdStMfj ftarbcck as -it helps recall dcctifl• 'd throughout the year. hey bemo- We pUULCj Qua UP tike to thank the students wt yearbooks and helped make itM success. ■ also to Mr. Kris Kirby, our representative, being available and to Inter-Collegiate publishing our bock. Mso, thanli you to Hillier |for his tremendous help in.auA photo department. Bob lor -V« I would like to extend a special thanl members far making the year enjoyable and far making the whole book possible. She is%, son to other peoples' needs. Ms. Vavis is to lend a hand whenever there is a decision travel. yto our stall is Linda Vavis Lve per- Jt-i available?- , ich road to Michelle Hens el Editor w