Bloom Trail High School - Trail Blazer Yearbook (Chicago Heights, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 264 of the 1982 volume:

Bloom Trail High School Chicago Heights, Illinois 2 ALMA MATER fable of Contents Alma Mater ...... Staff Credits ... Around School ... Senior Class .... Junior Class .... Sophomore Class Freshman Class Staff ........... Features ........ Clubs ........... Sports .......... Supplement ...... Ads ............. 2 4 5 16 49 66 82 98 122 134 166 193 241 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Yearbook Staff Editor-in-Chief .......... Sales Managing Editor Advertising Editor .. Graphic Arts Editor Photography ............. Asst. Editor-in-Chief £ Features Editor Academics Editor ................. Senior Class Editor .............. Asst. Senior Class Editor ...... Junior Class Editor .............. Sophomore Class Co-Editors ....... Freshman Class Co-Editors ........ Asst. Editor-in-Chief ................. Sports Editor .................... Men’s Sports Editor .......... Women's Sports Editor ........ Clubs Editor ..................... Faculty Advisor ....................... Publisher ............................. Publisher’s Representative ............ .............. Dave Perry ........... Tammi Mugfor ............ Dean Millsap ....... Julie Medrano .............. Jim Scholl Yearbook Staff Root Photography Studio ............. Laurie Betz ........... Angie Trevino .............. Sue Neese ..... Jackie St. Jacques ..... Jackie St. Jacques ............. Janet Bohn Ann Gibson ............ Dean Millsap Deanna Mugfor .......... Cheryl Jaeger ......... Anthony Bovara ............. Ron Kotecki .............. Sean Kelley ........... Julie Medrano ......... Mr. Don Deakin Walsworth Publishing Co. ..... Mr. Bob Moorhead 4 STAFF CREDITS AROUND SCHOOL 5 Nightmare Twisted shapes, And small black darts Come piercing through the night. The headless horse comes to you Searching for his skull. (You should not have buried it!) An endless chasm opens at your feet And your tears fall into it. Thick green fog rolls in And life is ended momentarily. The laughing jack mocks your desires Beginning to make you Feel so very foolish. You always thought life would be fun But you made one mistake: You fell out of bed and woke up. — Robin Vander Velde 82 6 (Below) Behind this rainbow. Bloom Trail holds the pot of gold for all students. (Bottom) Marco Dianni. RoAnne Hensley, and Carla Williams rejoiced at the thought of going home. (Above) Was the dollar bill literally shrinking? (Right) Sue Kieper was the center of attention in her Calculus class. (Opposite Page) On Halloween. Monica Williams decided to be a pumpkin. 8 AROUND SCHOOL 10 AROUND SCHOOL (Left) Robin Haskins took time out from her busy schedule to make a brief phone call, (above) As red. white, and blue symbolizes loyalty to the United States, blue and gold symbolizes loyalty to Bloom Trail. (Top) It's a bird, it's a plane, no. it's Superdiverl Jonathan Had A Dream Fly high, my pretty seagull. Fly fast, my feathered friend. Fly at the speed of light Fly there and hack again. Oh, Jonathan, fly high, Fly fast. May your life last Is you teach others To ignore the seagull’s past. No one says that you are limited. You’re only as limited As you believe. So go for the best And then beat that. Hold no limits on your mind. To travel back and forth in time. And faster still with just the will. — Robin Vander Velde '82 AROUND SCHOOL II 12 AROUND SCHOOL (Left) This swimmer climbed the ladder of success. (Below) Bloom Trail lit the way for all those who attended last year. AROUND SCHOOL 13 (Right) This is the moment we all waited fori freedom rings through the halls of Bloom Trail. (Opposite page - Top) Could this be a descendant of the infamous Lock Ness Monster? (Opposite page - Bottom) As a cocoon helps to mature a caterpillar into butterfly, so does Bloom Trail help to mature students into adults. 14 AROUND SCHOOL The Field and Forest The field and forest are natures beauty, Nothing on earth can describe it. The forest will provide shades of beauty, As the field gleams with glory. But on an autumn day the forest will perish. Its leaves, and the green grass of the field Will dry and weep. — D. T. Yam bur '84 AROUND SCHOOL 15 (Top) Senior Class Officers: Michelle Washington. President� Sharon Procunier. Vice President; Cass; Dawson, Secretary; Lori Moore. Treasurer� Jackie Ogibovic, Public Relations� Mr. Bill Tracy, Sponsor (Abow Todd Langbartels. Tim Herr, and Dan O’Donnell practiced Double Vision during Symphonic Band. . Mike Addyman Goal: Attend trade � chool Shari Jo Akai BatketbaR Team Manager 1.3. 8.T. Express 3. National Honor Society 3.4, Science Fair. Regional I, Science Fair. State I. Softball Team O. Sophomore Journalism 3. Dream. Medical Career Jerry L. Allen Jr. Football Team 1.3,4. Gymnastics Team I. Swim Team I. Track Team 0.3.4, Goal. Attend college Karen Denise Allen Outdoor Adventure Club H Softball Team I. Dream To become a pharmacist Scoti K. Appleberry Football Team O. Gymnastics Team 3, Judo Team 3.4. Speech and Drama Ckib 3.3. Swim Team 3.4, Track Team I, W.B.M.W. Broadcasting 3.3.4, Goal. To become an electronics technician Lisa Armellino Deno Armstrong Goal- To attend the military Carol Regina Ashe Dean’s Aide 3, Goal. To become an interior decorator Tammi M. Bagaline Dream. To have a successful career in the business field Steve Bahm Band Concert O. V.I.CA. 3.4, W.E.C.E.P. 3. Dream. To be in a successful rock band Ray Baker Goal. To become a technical engineer Elizabeth Tina Barnes Afro Club 3.4, Black Theatre Dance Troupe O, Cheerleader 1.3.3, Choir 3.3. Dream. Never to let down anyone who has faith in me Fred Barnes A-V Aide 3, Football Team 3. Judo Team 3, Track Team 3. Dream. To become a college football star Sherri Barrett VJ.C.A. 3, Goal. To join the Air Force Laura Behm Choir O. Choir. Concert 3, Dream. To lead a good, happy life with the people that I love Mary Bell Library Aide I, Dream. To be successful Charlton Anthony Belle A-V Aide 1.3.4, Basketball Team 0.3.4, 8.T. Express 3. Cheerleader I, Football Team 0.3.4, God. To play college basketball Brian Bendon Basketball Team I, D.E.C A.. Secretary 3.4, Football Team I. Outdoor Adventure Club 0.3.4, Swim Team 3, Tech Crew 0.4, Dream- To become a millionaire before the age of 35 18 SENIORS Doreen Bennett Counselor's Aide 3, Band, Concert 1.3.3, Choir. Concert 3, Choir. Trebie 3, Choir. Freshmen I, Dream, To become successful Shiriel A. Bennett Goal To become a secretary Yolanda Bennett Afro Chib I.3.3.4, Black Theatre Dance Troupe 1.3, Choir, Chorale I, Dance Discovery 3.4, Library Aide 3, Sophomore Journalism 3. Athletic Aide 3, Deans' Aide 3, Dream, To become a nurse Kenneth R. Benson Track Team 3.3, Goal To become an advertising designer James Blackmon C.W.T. 3 Regina Blankenship English Aide 3, Judo Team 3, Outdoor Adventure Chib I.3.3.4, Dream- To become wealthy Mary C. Bock Band, Marching 3.3.4, Band, Musical 3, Band, Repertoire I, Band- Symphonic 3.3.4, Dream, To be successful tn aG that I attempt Donna L. Bolin Dream, To have a house in the country Patrick Booth B.T. Express 3.3, Choir 1.3.3, Choir, Concert 3.3, Drama 1.3, I.T.S. I.3.3.4, Dream To become a doctor Michael Boyd EootbaM Team 1.3, Dream To become a lawyer Charles Boyer Basketball Team 3, Dream, To die of very old age Lori A. Braschler 8.T. Express 3.3, Choir 1.3, I.T.S. I, Musical Birdie I, O.E.A. 4, Outdoor Adventure Chib I, Science Fair, Regional I, Sophomore Journalism 3, Dream, To have a happier world MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Mercedes Monty Money Margaret Bob Tucker £ Tony Kidwell SENIORS 19 Melynie A. Braschler Choir 1.2, Loiter Club 4i Outdoor Adventure Club 1.4, Athletic Aide 3.4� VoHeybaB Team 1.23.4, Dream! To become a nurse Dan Brennan Goal: To become an auto mechanic Michelle R. Brennan B.T. Express 3, Choir 1.23.4, Choir Concert 3.4, Choir Chamber 3.4, Drama I.2.3.4, I.T.S. 2.3.4, Literary Magazine U, Musical. DoBy 2, Science fair. Regional I, Science Fair. State I, Sophomore Journalism 2, Speech and Drama Club I.2.3.4, Goat. To attend college James Briggs Dorothea C. Brown Choir I, Letter Club 3.4, Student Council 1.4, Track Team 1.2.3,4, Volleyball Team U.3.4, Track. State Champ in Long Jump and 880 Relay, Dream, To be part of the 1984 Olympic Team Gwen Brown James Brown A-V Aide IJ.3, Baseball Team 2, Football Team I, Gymnastics Team I, Wrestling Team I, Dream. To make money and make it through life Krista! Brown Choir U.3i O.EA. 4, Goal: to go to coSege and then get a |ob Bob Brown Basketball I, Golf Team 4, National Honor Society 4, OuiU i Scrol 3.4, Swim Team IJ.3.4, Yearbook Staff 23, Science Fair I, Goal. To provide the best for my family Gwendolyn Buckner A-V Aide 3.4, Afro Club 2.3.4, Band. Concert 3, Basketball Team 1.2.4, Choir 3.4, H.EJt.O- 4, Dream To make the world a better place to live Keith Buckner Football Team IJ.3.4, H.EJI.O. 3.4, Goal. To attend college Lisa Bukowski D.E.CA. 3.4, Goal. To attend Robert Morris College A note can be held rather long as shown by Teri Oswald. X SENIORS David Bullitt Science Fair. Regional I. Goal To join the military and get a good paying job. Paul Burgess BEST DRESSED Vogue Vanessa Designer Danny Cathy Hummel fc Ken Elkern Larry Bustos Goal. To attend trade school Beth Butkus literary Magazine l Outdoor Adventure Club l.2.3.4i Science Fair. Regional h Science Fair. State I. VoHeybal Team 1,2.3. Dream. To become a C.P-A. Roger Calhoun Goal. To get a good job Jack Callahan Dream. To get a job and go to coBege Leonard Callison Goal. To join the Armed Force� and go overseas Diane Carney Spanish Club I. Vobeyball 3,4. Goal. To go to Dor re Beauty School and become a beautician Dave Carta Valerie Carter Choir b Cross Country 3. Track Team 4, V.LC-A. 3. Wrestlerettes I. Goal. To attend University o Iowa and become a nurse Gregory Cates Football Team I. Goal To get a job working with trucks Janet Celmer Goal. To attend Prairie State and become a nurse SENIORS 2 Gary Chadwick Goal To join the Air force Cheryl Chapleau Attendance Office Aide 3.3� Dream: To attend Robert Morris College and become a legal secretary Michael Chavers Baseball Team 1,3.3.4� Basketball Team I� Choir. Concert 1.3.3. Dream. To become a professional baseball player Cheryl Cheeks A-V Aide 3.4� Choir. Gospel 4� Sophomore fire 3� Sophomore Journalism 3. Dream To attend Columbia Colege and become one of the greatest writers in the world Dawn Chocholek H.E.R.O. !.3.3i Library Aide I. O.E.A. 4. Goal. To become a secretary Robert Clark DONE MOST FOR THE CLASS Busy Beth i Active Andy Mary Wolff 8 Dave Perry Paula Clow A-V Aide 3� Dream. To become a Nurse's Aide John L. Cobb Tennis Team 4, Goal. To own my own business Eddie Cole Goal To become a truck driver Felysha Cole Afro Club 3i Badminton Team h Choir l( Outdoor Adventure Club 1.3� Student Council 3i Togetha Club I� Track Team 3� Deans' Aide 3� Dream- To attend college and become a lab technician Mark Collantes Band. Jazz 3.4� Band. Marching 3.3.4� Band Musical 3� Band. Repertoire !■ Band. Sympnonic 3.3.4� B.T. Express 3.3.4� Golf Team IJ.3.4� Literary -Magazine 3. Musical Dolly 3� Science fair. Regional (1st Place) Science fair. State (3nd Place) Sophomore Journalism 3. Creative Writing Workshop 3.3.4, Band. Council I.3.3.4, Band Pep IJ.3,4, Goal. To attend college Jean Conover Choir 1.3.3� Drama I� Dream. To become an elementary school teacher n SENIORS Doriscel Cook library Aide 3, Attendance Aide 3, Dream. To become a Data Processing expert Mary Cook Choir U. VJ.C.A. 3.4, Attendance Aide 2, Dream- To become a prosessionel cosmetologist Dawn Coy Spanish Club 2.3, Counselor's Aide 3, Dream, To travel around the United State Corinne Cripe Lunchroom Aide, P.E. Aide, Dream, To become a famou painter James Cross Dean' Office Aide 1.2.4, Shelley Crozier Dream- To become an elementary school teacher Dawn Cunningham O.E.A. Aide 3.4, Business Aide I.2.3.4, Tyra Cunningham. Afro Club I.2.3.4, 8lack Theatre Dance Troupe U, B.T. Express 2.3.4, Choir 12, Dance Discovery 3.4, Drama 3, Student Council 3, Goat. To attend Western lltnois University Tammy Cuttle Choir I.2.3.4, Choir, Concert 3.4, Drama 2.3.4, Musical, Dolly 2, Speech and Drama Club 2.3.4, Goal, To find a good Job and eventually go to college John Davidson Choir 103.4, Choir, Concert 2.3.4, Choir Chamber 3.4, Choir, Swing 4, Drama I.2.3.4,1.T.S. 103.4, Musical. Birdie I, Musical, Dofly 2, Speech and Drama Club 103.4, Speech Team 103.4, Student Govt., Class Officer (Treasurer) 2, Togetha Club 2, Accompanist I.2.3.4, World Plano Guild Member 103.4, All State Choir Participant 3, Dream, To be able to support myself with the art of music and become a respected musician Karyn Sue Davies Cheerleader 2. Gymnastics 2, Goal, To go to college and become a secretary Bill Davis Dawn Davis Goal, To get married and become a beautician Jeannette Davis Gymnastics Team 2, Softball Team 103.4, Spanish Chib 2, Football Team. Manager 3, Dream, To become a Resperatory Therapist and play professional softball Robert C. Davis Dream, To become a millionaire Susan Marie Davis library Aide 2, Outdoor Adventure Club I� Yearbook Staff 3, Goal, To become a beautician Cassia Dawson A-V Aide 3.4, Choir I, Student Govt.. Class Officer (Secretary) 3.4, Goal. To go to college, teach and have a family Monica DeLaRosa Choir U.3.4, Choir, Concert 3.4, Choir. Chamber 3.4, library Aide 2.3, Pom Pons 3.4, Student Council 3, Student Council Executive Board 4, Prom Queen 3, Dream. To be a policewoman and better the public's communities by doing so SENIORS 23 Ken Elkern makes good music during halftime of a Bloom Trail football game. Anna DelVecchio W.E.C.E.P. 2, Photography 4« Dream To become a professional photographer Denise DePeso Musical. Doly 2. Outdoor Adventure Club UJi Goal To attend coiege Sheryl R. DeSalvo Debra A. DesJardins Choir UJi Goal: To become a nurse. Guadalupe Diaz Library Aide 2, Deans' Aide 2.3i Dream- To become a nurse and a beautican Beth Dietz Choir IJ3.4. Musical. Doly. .Make-Up Crew 2, Goal; To get a degree in music Elizabeth Dietz Cross Country 3. Goal. To find a job Ted Dolmer Choir IJ.3.4i Choir- Concert 1.23.4, Choir- Chamber 1,23.4. Dream. To attend the Allied Institute of Technology and become an auto mechanic Debbie Doran Cynthia A. Douglas English Aide I, PI. Aide 3. Dream- To go into the drafting field and make lots of money Karen L. Doyle Bowling Club 3. Counselors Aide I� Goal- To attend Southern Hltnots University and become a computer technologist Rory L. Drake footbal Team 2.3.4, Track Team 2, Wrestling Team 133.4, All-Conference football 3i State Qualifier. Wrestling 3, AB-State Honorable Mention 3, Dream. To attend coSege. get my masters In architecture, while doing this play football and wrestle and hopefully be drafted by a pro football team David Edwards Bowling Club 3i Tim Byford Ruel Edwards DI.C.A. 3.4, Vi.CIP. 2, Dream. To own my own business 24 SENIORS Valarie Carter cheers for Bloom Trail. Thomas A. Ehinger Baseball Team 3.4, Bowling Club I� Football Team 4 Goal. To go to college and become a Lawyer Kenneth F. Elkern Jr. Band' Marching 3.3.4, 8and Repertoire li Band, Symphonic 3.3.4, 8asebali Team 3.3.4, 8owltng Club 3, National Honor Society 3.4, Goal. To attend college Vicki S. Elliott Bowling Club I, Goal. To get a job Lee Emroll Band- Jazz I.3.3.4, Band. Marching I.3.3.4, 8and, Musical 1.3.4, Band Symphonic 1.3.3.4, National Honor Society 3.4, Science Fair. Regional I, Science Fair State I, Outstanding Sophomore Band Member 3, Outstanding Junior Band Member 3, All-State Band 3, Dream- To be successful In the engineering field and to support my future family so they can have a good life Roger Etheridge Goal, To attend trade school Laura Etienne Judo Team 3, Outdoor Adventure Club I.3.3.4, D.O. 4, Art Aide 3, Dream To have the courage to accept the wrong, the determination to make it right and the ability to move forward Rose E. Etzel Dream. To major In psychology Stacy Michelle Fason Afro Club 1,3.3.4, Basketball 1.3, Black Theatre Dance Troupe 1.3, Dance Discovery 3.4, Drama 3. Track Team 1.3, Dream. To become a nurse, and also live a good and happy life Mike Fekete William Joseph Felts Goal. To get a good job after high school Susan Elizabeth Finnin Library Aide 1.3, Dream. To become a nurse and be rich Richard K. Fisher Band. Jazz 4, Band Marching 3.3.4, Band. Repertoire I. Band, Symphonic 3.3.4, 8owiing Club 3.4, National Honor Society 3.4, Science Fair, Regional I, Goal, To attend Purdue University and major in Computer Sctence Dave Flores W.E.C.E.P. 3, Wrestling Team 3, Dream. To work in the Computer Field Kenneth Franklin A-V Aide 1.3, Afro Chib 3, Band- Concert 3. Band, Musical I, Goal. To continue to be a successful musician and finish average or above average m medicine SENIORS 25 WITTIEST STUDENTS Silly Sue S Nutty Norman Rinnie Paolini Scot Robinson Kenneth D. Franklin Football Team U.3.4, Track Team I.3.3.4. Kevin Franklin Afro Club 3.3. Band Musical U. Choir 1.3, Goal. To attend college Jimmy Fuentes Band. Marching 3.3.4, Band Repertoire I, Band Symphonic 3.3.4. Baseball Team Ui Bowling Club I.3.3.4. Dream. To be successful Pam Marie Fujioka Choir I.3.3.4. Gymnastic Team U.3.4( Tenni Team l.4i Track Team 3, Dream To continue in gymnastic and become a professional gymnast, to be a professional singer and a veterinarian Jackie Galvan Kimberly Ann Garbacz Basketball Team U.3.4, National Honor Society 3.4, Science Fair. Regional I, Sophomore Journalism 3. Dream. To get a well-paying job and make more than enough money Brian Garner Dream. To be very rich HermeneGildo Garza Jr. Bowling Club U.J.4, Dream. To become a professional bowler Raul Garza John Gesiakowski Basebal Team 3.4. Basketball Team U, Football Team I. Sophomore Journalism I. Dream To live in a cabin on the shore of a remote mountain lake in Canada, to fish and to run an Old Style Brewery for the rest of my life Paula M. Gibes B.T. Express 3. News Editor 4, Choir U.3, Choir Concert 3. Choir. Treble 3, Letter Club (Swimming) 3. National Honor Society 4, Ouil I Scroll 3.4, Science Fair Regional I. Science Fair. State I. Sophomore Journalism 3. Swim Team I.3.3.4, Men's Swim Team. Manager l.3.3i Dream. To have future happiness with life's essential — caring, charing and loving Joanne Gilbert B.T. Express 3. Choir 3. English Aide I. Dream. To complete college, get a nice )ob and live it up 26 SENIORS John Joseph Gindl Judo Team 3.4, Goal: To join the U.S. Air Force James Gordon 8asketbail Team I.2.3.4, Choir Ii D.E.C.A. 3, Library Aide 1.2, Track Team I. Goal. To attend college Wendy Gordon Afro Club 2i Dance Discovery 4, Pom Pons 2.4, Togetha Club 4i Homecoming Court 2i Dream. To become a model Kimberly Gostowski Cheerleader 1.2, Choir 1.2.3, Choir. Concert 3i Dream. To go to college and get a good job Charlotte Griffin Choir U, C.W.T. 3, Robert Frank Grivetti Bowling Club 3.4, Outdoor Adventure Club 3.4, Dream. To go to trade school Paul Gumaer Choir 2.3.4, Choir. Chamber 3.4, Choir, Swing 4, Drama I.2.3.4, LT.S. 4, Musical, Birdie I, NJM. 2.3.4, Spanish Club I.2.3.4, Speech and Drama Club I.2.3.4, Speech Team U4, Kenneth J. Gura Jr. Dream, To get a job Liz Gustafson Choir, Concert 1.2.3, Dream, To go to college and find success in everything 1 do Andrew M. Gwiazda Baseball Team 2.4, Bowling Club 3.4, Golf Team I.2.3.4, Social Studies Aide 2, Goal, To join the military and go to school Marshall Hall Lawrence Hampton Football Team 1.3.4, Track Team I.2.3.4, Goal, To go to coBege and play football Sharon Denise Hampton Yearbook Staff 3, Dream, To join the military James Michael Hand Chor IJ, Football Team I, W.B.M.W. I, Wrestling Team I, Goal, To take courses In the electrical and mechanical functions of the |et Deloris Harris Basketball Team U.3.4, Track Team 2, VoBeybaH 1.2.3, Goal, To succeed Marilyn Deneen Harris Goal, To become a secretary Christine Dawn Hathaway Band, Marching 2.3.4, Band Repertoire I, Band Symphonic 2.3.4, 8.T. Express 3.4, Softball Team I, Sophomore Journalism 2, Dream, To help people through my poems David Haynes Basketball Team 1.2, Sophomore Journalism 2. Tech Theatre Crew I, Dream To become an M.D. SENIORS 27 MOST TALENTED Piano Pete £ Musical Mary Daryl Walker S Margaret Pettice Penny Hayslett Denise Hedden Cheerleader 2, Choir U3i Library Aide li Swim Team !■ Tech Theatre Crew 3. Dream: To pay my own way through nur tng school James Hedden Melissa Hensley Roy C. Hensley Choir 1,2,3. Choir. Swing. Manager I. Dream. To be a cop after the military Timothy James Herr Band. Jazz 4. Band. Marching 2.3.4, Band: Reportoire I, Band' Symphonic 2.3,4. Baseball Team U.3.4, Bowling Ckib L2 letter Club 4, National Honor Society 3.4 Goal. To become an auto mechanic Sandra Hofkamp Dream. To be successful at what I choose to do Kathi Ann Holliday Choir 1.2.3. library Aide 4. National Honor Society 4. OJ-.A. 1,2. Student Council 1.4, Swim Team I. Goal. To go to college and become a nurse Terry Holmes Di.CA. 3. Wrestling Team 1,2. Dream. To become a surgeon LaDora D. Holt Goal. To go to college Bobby Hopkins Dream. To own my own � hop. be rich, and live happily ever after Carolyn Hopson Outdoor Adventure Club I. Science Fair. Regional I. Sophomore Journalism 2. Spanish Club 12. Goal. To go to college and become a secretary 28 SENIORS Larry D. Horton A-V Aide 3.3. Afro Club 3.4. Dance Discovery 3, football Team 3, H.t.R.0 4, Judo Team 3. Track Team I. Wrestling I.3.3.4, Dream: To go to college and the military Cathy A. Hummel Cheerleader 1.3� Science Fair: Regional lt Homecoming Court 3. Goal. To attend Robert Morris College Vincent Hunter Bruce Ikard A-V Aide 1.3. H.Ut.O. 3.4. Dream To be the worlds best chess player Gina Lynn Inorio Cheerleader I. Dream To go to coRege James Irons Afro Club President I.3.3.4, Football Team U.3.4, Wrestling Team. Co-Captain 1.3.3.4, Conference champ. District champ. Sectional champ. 3nd in State. 40-1 Record. Dream. To become a sports star Peggie Ann Jackson Choir 1,3.3. library Aide 3. Volleyball Team 1.3.3. Goal To attend College Pierre Jackson Sherry Jasinski Goal. To get a good job Shellrita Jenkins Afro Club 1.3. Black Theatre Dance Troupe I. Dance Discovery 3: Wyattina Jennings Pom Pons. Secretary I. Goal. To attend college Pam Jezior Sophomore Journalism 3. Dream. To admit my mistakes and be able to deal with them in the future SHYEST STUDENTS Silent Sarah Bashful Bruce Kim Martin Paul Shaffer SENIORS 29 Roy Jimenez Band: Concert l Band: Jan 3.4« Band Marching 3.3.4� Band: Musical 3� Band Symphonic 3.3.4� Baseball Team 1.3.4� Dream. To enjoy life to its fullest extent and gain as much from it as possible Alice Johnson A-V Aide 3� Choir. Concert 3� Goal. To get a good paying |ob Bessie Johnson Choir: Chorale li Drama 3� Out! i Scroi 3.4� Yearbook 1.3.3� House Crew, Dream. To help those who need It. to love and to care for someone special, and to care for old people Cherrie A. Johnson Badminton Team I� Choir I� D.E C.A. 3� Dream. To be a surgeon and a business administrator Alfred Joiner Alfreda Joiner Afro Club i.3.3,4� Black Theatre Dance Troupe 1.3� Choir. Concert I, Dance Discovery 3.4, Dream. To go to colege and become a medical secretary Murois Jones A-V Aide I� Choir 1.3.3� C.W.T. 3� Outdoor Adventure Club 1.3� Softball Team I� Student Council 3� Student Congress I� Track Team I� VoHeybaB Team 3, Dream. To become a registered nurse Toni Lynette Jones Black Theatre Dance Troupe I� Choir I� Library Aide 1.3� Pom Pons I. Y.E.T.P. 3.4, Dream. To finish high school, finish college, start my career, marry and have a family Tammy Jung Debra Kellerman Goal. To get a secretarial job Jeffery Kerney Bill Ketcham Goal. To attend trade school Martin Utermark had quadruple SAX appeal while in Symphonic Band. SO SENIORS FRIENDLIEST STUDENTS Friendly Frances Happy Harry Beth Butkus £ Dan O'Donnell Richard Ketcham Paul R. Keitel! Choir It Football 1.3, Swim Tram 3.4, Wrestling Team 1.3. Broadcasting I. Production Center Aide 3, Dream. To be a successful lawyer Toni Lynne Kidwell Basketball Team 1.3, B.T. Express' News Editor. Sports Editor 3.3.4, Football Team, Manager (Statistician) 3.3.4, Letter Club 4, Mathlete Team I, National Ffonor Society 3.4, QulN ScroB 3.4, Science Fair Regional I, Science Fair State I, SoftbaB Team 1.3.3.4, Sophomore Journalism 3, Swim Team 3.3, Prom Fashion Show Model 3, Dream, To set goals high in life and to strive to attain those goals, to be honest with myself and my friends, and above al else I wish to make myself a person which my true friends, family, and colleagues are proud of and can trust Suzanne Kieper Band Marching 3.3.4, Band Symphonic 3.3.4, Musical, Birdie, Production I, Musical, DoBy, Production 3. Outdoor Adventure Club I, Science Fair, Regional I, Speech fc Drama Club I, Business Crew U.3.4, Dream To be successful in whatever the future holds, and to enjoy my life Marla Korpi Drama I.3.3.4, Musical, Birdie, Production I, Musical. DoBy. Production 3, N.F1. 3,4, Speech and Drama Club U.3.4, Speech Team 3.3.4, Business Crew U.3.4, Goal. To have a successful funeral parlor service and to be able to comfort the bereaved as wel as I possibly can Leon A. Kotecki FootbaB Team I.3.3.4, Track Team I, Dream, To play professional football Karen K. Kramer Goal, To become a dental assistant Frank Krawczykoski Patricia J. Kreidler Bowling Club: Captain 3.3.4, National Honor Society 3.4, Outdoor Adventure CM U.3.4, Science Fair Regional I, Dream, To marry my boyfriend and advance in the field of art Dionne Kulacz Goal, To go to college and have a successful Job Daniel Kunkes Band, Concert 3, Band, Ja2r 3.3.4, Band Marching 3.4, Band Repertoire I, Band, Symphonic 3.3,4, Football Team 1.3, National Honor Society 4, German Program 1.3, Dream, To marry Karl and to spend my life with her Julie Lynn Kuznicki Choir U, Choir, Chamber 3, O.E.A. 4, Vo eybaB Team 3.3.4, Dream, To go to college and have a successful career SENIORS 31 Dwayne Kwiafkowski Todd Langbartels Barxl Jazz 4, Band: Marching 2.3.4, Band Repertoire I, Band Symphonic 2.3.4, GoM Team 1.2.4, Dream, To become a pilot and make a lot of money Jackie Langlois Gymnastics Team h Library Aide I, O.E.A. 4, Softbal Team 3, Volleyball 1.2.3, Dream, To attend a four-year college to get a business degree Paul R. Lapato Baseball Team 1.2,4� Choir I, football Team I, Gymnastici Team I, Science Fair, Regional I, Dream, To become a millionaire before I'm thirty years old Valerie Sue Larvick O.EA 3.4, Dream, To be successful In my career as a secretary Chris Latronico Dream, To be on my own and get married In about five years The American Flag flew symbolically over the school. Pal Lawless Goal, To get a job Sheila Lawton Goal, To attend college and work part-time Terry E. LeMarr Dream, To move back home in Tennessee James L. Levitt Track Team I, Dream, To be weB-known Frank Lewis Dream, To go into the Air Force Octavia Lindsey Afro club I, Black Theatre Dance Troupe h C.W.T. 3, Track Team 1.2, Dream, To become a nurse n SENIORS James Brian Llorca Bowling Club 4, Science Fair Regional I. Spanish Chib 4, Speech and Drama Club 2� Track Team I� W.B.M.W. 2.3.4� Attendance Aide 1.2� Dream To become a sportscaster for a Chicago sports team, or play guitar for a rock band Ahnastasia F. Lloyd Debate Team l.2.4( Science Fair Regional I� Spanish Club U.3,4� Speech and Drama Club IJ.3� Student Council 1.3� Student Govt.: Class Officer. Vice-president 2� W.B.M.W L2i Yearbook Staff I� Dream. To be a nurse and help my fellow man Anne Christine Marie Loes Counseling Aide 2.3i Judo Club 3i Goal To go to college and maior in the field of Science and eventually get married and raise a family Peggy Lee Long Dream To become a teacher Joe L. Lopez Jr. Science Fair. Regional I (1st Place)� Wrestling Team 2.3.4� Dream- To go to cottege Into computers Josefa Lopez Dream. To go to college MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Cheering Chet S Shouting Sheila Arthur Sanders Monica DeLaRosa Ronald Lorenz Goal To gel a good job that pays well Ernestina Loya Dream. To accomplish my goal and have a happy life Marcellina M. Lucente Judo Team 3� Track Team I. Dream To have a happy life Dawn Marie Lustro Musical Blrdte Business Crew I. Musical, DoRy Business Crew 2� Outdoor Adventure Chib U� Speech and Drama Club 1.2� Production Center Aide 1.2,3� Goal. To become a daycare teacher Jennifer Marie Mahlum Dream, To travel around the world Tammy Mangiaracina Outdoor Adventure Club U.3.4� Swim Team I� Dream. To go to coRege SENIORS 33 Robin Manis Dream- To go to college and become a nurse Debbie Martin Outdoor Adventure Club 4. Science Fair: Regional li Dream. To get a fob Kimberly Martin Badminton Team Band Marching 2.3, Band: Musical 2. Band Repertoire li Band Symphonic 2.3, Literary Magazine I. library Aide 2, Science Fair Regional I, Science Fair, State I. Dream. To be a veterinarian Laura M. Martinez B.T. Express 3.4, Football Team. Statistician 4, Sophomore Journalism 2, Dream: To travel around the world. get married and have six kids Thomas Mateyka Dream- To buy an island and travel around the world Pamela A. McCarthy Choir I, Science Fair Regional I, Dream- To be rich Christopher Darnell McFarland Afro Club 4i B.T Express 2, Choir I, Dance Discovery 4, Drama 3, Football Team I, Sophomore Journalism 2, Wrestling Team I.2.3.4, Honor Roll I.2.3.4, Undefeated Sophomore Wrestling, Dream, To enroll at Purdue, settle down, marry T.W.. and live a prosperous life as a physical therapist Michelle McGlory Dream- To go to college and become an accountant Nancy Meyers A-V Aide 2.3, Bowling Club 2.3, Dream- To become a nurse's aide. Kevin Michalski Goal- To work Chuck Miller D.O. 3.4, Dream, To go to college Patricia Renae Mitchell Cheerleader 1.2.3, Dream To become the best female sergeant in the army Adrienne Deneace Mixon Baseball Team- Manager 2, Choir 1.3.4, Choir- Concert 4. Choir, Swing 3, Cross Country 2. Drama 1.2, Musical Birdie I, Musical, Dolly 2, Yearbook Staff 2, Dream- To become a cardiologist and marry the man of my dreams Charles Moek Phyllis Audery Molex Choir 1.2, Dream. To attend college Nadeen Ann Christine Molinaro Togetha Club 3, Dream To be successful at whatever I try to do Neico Monroe Afro Club 2. Black Theatre Dance Troupe 2, Choir 2, Choir, Concert 2, Drama 2, Musical, Dolly 2, Speech and Drama Club I, All Around Part (Choir) I, Dream, To become someone of great importance by helping others David Monty Baseball Team U, Chow U Choir, Concert 3, Science Fair- Regional I, Dream- To go to the moon 34 SENIORS Lori Ann Moore Choir U.3.4, Choir. Concert 3.4, Choir. Swing. Accompanist 2, Choir. Swing 3.4, Drama U.3, I.T.S U.3.4, Mu� ical. Birdie I, Musical, Dolly Make up Crew 2. Science Fair. Regional I, $pani h Club 1.2.3, Speech Team 2, Student Govt.. Class Officer. Treasurer 4, Tenni� Team I, Dream. To have a craiy and free life Scott A. Morgan Band Concert I, Band. Marching 2.3.4, Band. Symphonic 2.3.4 BasebaB Team L2i Dream. To become rich and successful Felipe Morrow A-V Aide I, Afro Chib I, Basketball Team I, Football Team I, Dream. To be a politician Marly Mulkey B.T. Express 2.3.4, Choir. Concert 2.3.4, Choir. Swing 3, Broadca tmg. Vice President I.2.3.4, Mu icaJ. Birdie I, Musical. Dolly 2, NJ.I. UJ.4, National Honor Society 3.4, Science Fair. Regional I, Sophomore Journalism 2, Speech and Drama Club U.3.4, Speech Team President I.2.3.4, Student Council 2, Best Forensic Composition '7B-’79 Best Dramatic Composition Dream, To become an actor. I do not say star or celebrity because H is not fame that I seek but rather to be able to support myself through the theatre, the place I love. Irene Munoz Pom Pons I, Prom Court 3, Dream. To work until I've made a lot of money, then travel all over the world Lori Ann Murray Choir U.3.4, Choir. Concert 3.4, Choir, Chlng 4, Drama U.3.4, I.T.S. 2.3,4, Dream. To be a successful working woman and a successful singer. I would also like to support some kind of program to save the baby seals Deborah Myers Business Ed. Aide 1.3, Home Ec. Aide 2, Dream. To become successful in everything Toni Nathan Afro Club. Secretary 3, Band. Musical 1.2, Basket baB, Girts Manager 3, Choir U, Drama 3 Suzanne M. Neese Cuil! t Scroll 3.4, Yearbook Clubs Editor 2.3, Senior Class Editor 4, English Aide 3, Social Studies Aide I, Goal, To attend a college in the area in the hope of getting a good paying |Ob. Anthony Nelson AV Aide 2.3.4, Basketball Team U.3.4, Goal To enter the military Susan Neugebauer Cheerleader I, Choir I. Library Aide 3, National Honor Society 3.4, Science Fair. Regional I, Homecoming Court I, Goal. To attend coflege Robert Newcomb Football Team U, library Aide U, Wrestling Team U, Goal. To get a job MOST STUDIOUS Scholastic Scot Academic Ann Lee Emroll % Gail Sulski SENIORS 35 BEST LOOKING Luscious Linda Gorgeous George Sue Neugebauer 6 Bill Shoemake Jerry Newman Cross Country 2.3, C.W.T. 3� Track Team Q.3.4, Dream. To go to college Dennis E. Newquist Athletic Aide 3.4, Ba ketball Team I, Football Team Q.3.4, Letter Club 4, Science Fair. Regional I, Track Team Q.3.4, Goal. To attend college and have a bonne career Ann M. Niven Band. Concert 4, Library Aide 2.3.4, Goal. To become a dental a i tant Janet Nolan Patricia J. Novak A-V Aide 1.3« Ba ketbaU Team 1« Ramon Nunez. Jr. Baseball Team 1.3.4 J - M.V.P., Football Team I, Golf Team 2.3, Dream. To become a professional ba ebaH player Wayne A. O'Barski Tech Crew Q.3.4, Drama Q.3.4, I.T.S. Q.3.4, Hardest Worker Drama Award 2, Dream. To work Tech for a major motion picture Dan O'Donnell Band. Jazz 3.4, Marching 2.3.4, Musical 2.4, Repertoire I, Symphonic 2.3.4, B.T. Express. Photographer 3.4, Goal. To become a photographer Jeff Ogdon Goal, Become an architect Jacqueline S. Ogibovic A-V Aide 3.4, Choir Q, Student Govt.. Class Officer- Public Relations 3.4, Goal. To attend college and study dental hygiene Eric Olsen Gymnastics Team I, Goal. To become a professional draftsman Terry Allen Ooms Goal. To become a full time paramedic fireman 36 SENIOR David Osmolski Teresa Oswald Choir: Accompanist 2.3.4� Choir- Concert 3.4i Goal: To have a career and be independent for at least a little while Clarence Overby Basketball Team I. Outdoor Adventure Club 2, Goal: To get a good job and start a family. Ruelena Paolini Softball Team I. Spanish Club IJ.3� Swim Team !■ Dream- To get a job and go to beauty school George Randell Petterson Baseball Team 2, Drama !■ Togetha Club I.2.3.4, Dream- To become an Olympic bodybuilding champion Kathy Lynn Peach Choir I, Choir: Concert 2� Drama I. O.EA. 4 Chris Perdue D-E.C-A. 3.4 David M. Perez Basebal Team 4i Goal: To attend college Jesse Perez FootbaH Team 1.2, Goal. To attend college Mike Perez Cross Country Ut Goal To become a welder. Wilbur Perkins Football Team 0.3.4� Judo Team 0.3,4� Track Team 3.4 CUTEST COUPLE Cutie-Pie Carol Teddy Bear Tony Karen Schurwanz S Mike Vincent David L. Perry Air Force Science Award Most Outstanding Zoology Proiect I.LT. 2� American Association for the Advancement of Science Convention. Toronto 3� Illinois Junior Academy of Science, Regional President O, IJ-A.S. State President 4, George O'Brien Youth Leadership Conference 3. Mathietes I� National Honor Society 3.4� Navy Science Award 3� Oudl i Scroll 2.3.4, Science Fair Regional L2.3.4� Science Fair State i.2.3.4, Spam Trip 2, Student Council 10.3.4, Student Council. Clerk 2.3� Student Council. President 4. Student Rep. to School Board 2.3.4, National Youth Science Camp: West Virginia 4, Tennis Team I, Women's Tennis. Manager 2.3.4� Yearbook 2.3.4, Yearbook. Editor tn-chief 3.4, Goal To become a pediatrician SENIORS 37 Robert Persiani Margaret Pettice Greg Pielli Laurie Pitlock Band: Concert 2, Band: Marching 3.4, Band: Repertoire I, Band: Symphonic 3.4, Library Aide 3.4, O.EA. 2, Togetha Club IJ.3.4, Goal: To become a successful veterinarian Linda G. Polletta H.EJJ.O. 3, Goal. To attend college Alvin R. Pomplin. Jr. W.E.C.E.P. 2. Library Aide I, Goal: To attend college Barb Porzel l-T-S. 2, Speech and Drama Ckib IJ, Dean'� Aide I.2.3.4, Business Crew L2, Goal. To become a beautician and wife and mother Sheila Pritchard Goal. To become a fashion designer Sharon Marie Procunier A-V Aide 3, B.T. Express 2.3, Choir 1.2, Choir. Concert 3.4, Drama I.2.3.4, 1. T.S. i.2.3.4. Literary Magazine I, Musical. 8trdie I, Musical. Dolly 2, National Honor Society 3.4, Science Fair Regional I, Science Fair. State I. Sophomore Journalism 2, Speech and Drama Club I.2.3.4, Student Govt.. Class Officer. Vice-President 3.4, Student Council 2.3.4, Dream, To become filthy rich Phillip Norman Rab Baseball Team 1.2, Choir Concert 1.2.3« Cross Country I, Dream. To be a millionaire Michael Don Ramirez Football Team 1.4, Wrestling Team I.2.3.4, Goal. To get a job Nathaniel R. Range III A-V Aide 2, Afro Club 3.4, Band Concert 3.4, Football Team 1.2.4, Tech Theatre Crew 4, Track Team 2.3.4, Goal. To have a successful career in the computer industry Paul Rather Swim Team I, Wrestling Team I, Goal. To enter the military Cindy Marie Reynolds Goal- To attend college Jesse J.D. Rice. Jr. Bowling Club 4, Library Aide 2.3, Outdoor Adventure Club 2, Honor Roll I.2.3.4, Dream. To discover something that would help the world and to win the Noble Peace Prize Joseph Richards Gymnastics Team IJ, Goal. To become a computer programmer and to have a big family. Norman Dale Riede Dream, To become a professional musician Chico Rigdon Football Team 3.4, Track Team Q.3.4, English Resource Center Aide 2, Dream, To play professional football 38 SENIORS Armando Rivera Dream To be rich enough to afford other dreams Orlando Rivera Brenda Roberts Band- Repertoire I. Goal: To attend cortege Archie Robinson C.W.T. 1.4, Goal: To get a good |ob Retha M. Robinson SoftbaB Team 3.4, Tenni� Team 4, Vorteybal I Scot Robinson Basketbal Team I, B.T. Express • Head Cartoonist 2.3.4, Swim Team I. Sophomore Fire 2, Goal- To become a successful architect Rose Marie Rodriguez Pom Pon� 3.4, Spanish Club 2, Goal. To attend coBege and enter the field of nursing Jarvis Vernal Rogers Choir h Football Team 4, Track Team 4, Goal. To become a construction trader Wanda Rogers Afro Club I. Choir 2.3.4, Goal. To become a fashion designer Donna Lynne Romano Art Aide 2, Nurse's Aide 2, Goal To become a cosmetologist William M. Ruminski B.T. Express 2. Photography Editor 3.4i Quill I Scroll 3.4, Science Fair Regional I, SoftbaB Team 2 Speech and Drama Club 1.2, Speech Team 3.4, W.B.M.W. I. Best Broadcaster 2, Goal To become a photographer on a world-wide newspaper or magazine Maria Sanchez MOST ATHLETIC Sally Sport Physical Ed Dorothea Brown Al Sloan SENIORS 39 Betty Davis eyes? ... Four eyes? ... No! ... Eighteen eyes. Arthur Sanders A-V Aide U.3.4, Bend' Concert 3, Choir 3.4, Football Team U.3.4, Gymnastics Team li letter Club 4i O.E.A. 4� Track Team U.3.4, Goal' To attend college Candy Sauter Debbie Schultz Production Center Aide U.3.4, Counselor’s Aide 103.4, Gymnastics Team U.3.4, Dream. To become a professional gymnast Tammy Rae Schultz Goal To get a good job and start a family Karen Sue Schurwanz Choir I, Outdoor Adventure Club U, Science Fair. Regional I, Science Fair. State I, Goal. To become a veterinarian Susan Renee Schutz Speech Team 3.4, English Aide 3, Goal. To become a C.PA. John Scott Bowling Club IJ, Science Fair. Regional li Sophomore Journalism 3, Goal- To become a computer programmer Weymuth Scott Paul A. Sedlacek 8and. Concert I. Band Marching 3, Band. Symphonic 3. Cross Country IJ.3.4, Letter Club 3.4, Science Fair. Regional I, Science Fair. State I, Track Team U.3.4, Dream. To become rich John Semrau A V Aide U. Cross Country I, Athletic Aide 3.4, Student Council I. Senator 3.3, Goal, To attend college Paul S. Shaffer Baseball Team 3.3, Football Team I, Goal. To become a pilot Edmond Shegog A-V Aide U, Afro Club 4, Bowling Ciub 4, Golf Team 1.3, Judo Team 1,3.4, Library Aide 1.4, Outdoor Adventure Club U.4, Tennis Team 3.4, English Office Aide 3.3, Goal. To become a lawyer Jesse Sherman A-V Aide I, Afro Club 3, Baseball Team I, Basketball Team U.4, Choir U. V.E.T.P. 3.4, Dream, To be rich Bill Shoemake Goal.To find a good job. continue racing motorcycles, and finaSy get married 40 SENIORS Sandy Smith prays for a victory at a Bloom Trail football game. Shawn R. Shutts National Honor Society 3.4� Science Fair, Regional I, Scholastic Art Award 3, Goal, To become a secretary Toni Signorelli A-V Aide 3.4. Musical Birdie I; Musical, Dolly 2, Outdoor Adventure Club I.2.3.4� Speech and Drama Club 1.3� Student Govt. Class Officer Treasurer 3i Togetha Chib 2� Goal, To attend college and get married Marilyn Sikorski V.LC-A. 3.4. Goal. To attend college and get a good |ob Roger Simmons Deanna Simoneau Daniel V. Skrezyna Wresmng Team 1.2 Goal, To become a tool and die maker Deanna M. Skrezyna Softball Team 0.3.4� Goal, To get a good job Alfred Sloan Basketball Team 1.2.3. Football Team I.2.3.4� Goal, To attend college Elise Michelle Smith Black Theatre Dance Troupe h Dream, To be looked upon as a proud and wiHing black woman by helping our peopte to make their lives better Gary Smith Dream, To become very wealthy Janie Smith Choir 2� Choir, Chamber 4. Goal, To attend coiege Loretta C. Smith Band. Repertoire I. I.T.S. iJ.3.4. Musical. Bwdie — Props and Tickets I� Musical. Dolly — Props and Tickets 2. Ouill 6 Scroll 3.4, Speech and Drama Chib I.2.3.4. Speech Team 2. Yearbook Staff 2.3� Props Crew I.2.3.4. Business Crew 1.2.3.4� Goal, To become a physical therapist Michael T. Smith Bowling Club 3.4� B.T. Express 2� Gymnastics Team I. Goal. To have a successful |ob Sandra Smith literary Magazine 2� National Honor Society 3.4. Pom Pons 2.3. Science Fair Regional li Sophomore Journalism 2. English Resource Center Aide I� Goal To attend cofcege SENIORS 41 Shari Lynn Smith Bowling Club lj.3.4, Choir I. Production Center Aide 4, Counselor Aide I, Goal' To open a day care center Stephanie Renae Smith Choir U. C.W.T. 4, Softbal Team 4, Goal. To attend college Shelly Snell Choir I. Outdoor Adventure Club 1.3, Tennis Team I. Goal. To attend colege. get a good |ob. and then get married Connie Sons Goal. To become an accountant Lisa Marie Spak Choir IJJi Volleyball Team 1.2.3, Goal. To attend college Bill Spearson Goal- To get a good job Mike Srog Goal To become an automotive and diesel technician Kevin M. Stack A-V Aide 2.3.4, Drama 3.4, Dream To play professional footbal Sue A. Stanley Counselor's Aide 3 Thomas Robert Stein Goal To attend coflegc Linda Stenson Goal. To become a good secretary Delanda Montez Stone Choir I, Judo Team. Co-Captain I.2.3.4, library Aide 2, Tennis Team 3, Goal. To enllsi in the Marines 42 SENIORS Debora June Strait Goal- To get married and own a nice home Karen Stutz Goal: To get a job Gail M. Sulski Cheerleader Captain li Choir 1.2.3. Choir: Concert 3. National Honor Society Secretary 3.4. Science Fair, Regional I. Spanish Chib: Secretary 2. Swim Team 2,4. Men's Swim Manager 2,3.4. Goal, To get a degree in nursing and maybe go on to become a doctor Richard Anthony Sutkowski. Jr. Goal, To become a doctor Susan Tambrini Goal To become a beautician Elizabeth Taylor Afro Club 3.4, 8asketball Team I. Bowling Club I. B.T. Express I. Choir 1,3. Drama 3. Volleyball Team I, Goal To attend college Jim Terry Football Team I.2.3.4. National Honor Society 3.4, Student Council 4, Track Team 1.3.4. Goat To gel a degree in microbiology Michael A. Teske Dream, To be rich and never have to work Paul Testa Basketball Team- Manager I, Goal, To work in construction Brenda Margaret Tews Choir 3. Drama 2. Musical, Do y 2. O.E.A. I, Spanish Club 4, Speech and Drama Club 1.2. Goal, To attend college Karla M. Thomas Choir, 1.3, Concert 3. Choir, Chamber 4, Choir: Swing 3. I.T.S. 2. Musical DoUy 2, Yearbook Staff 2, Goal To attend college and then enter the Navy Shedrick Waddell Tolbert Band Repertoire I. Baseball Team I, Basketball Team 1.2. Cheerleader 3.4, C.W.T 3, FootbaB Team 3.4, Track Team 3.3.4, W.B.M.W. 1.4, Dream, To play professional footbal Anthony Trejo. Jr. Dream, To be a famous martial arts star Kimberley Trice Afro Club 1.3.4, Badminton Team I, Cheerleader 3. Choir I, Student Council 3.4, Bettina Marchelle Triezenberg Band Marching 4, Bowling Chib 3.4, Choir 2. Choir, Treble 3, Choir, Chamber 4, Pom Pons 3. Counseling Aide 2.3.4, Goal. To become a stewardess Bob Tucker B.T Express Editor-In-Chief 3.4, Golf Team 3.3.4, Mathlete Team I. National Honor Society 3. President 4, Quid I Scroll 3.4, Science Fair, Regional I, Sophomore Journalism 3, Goal- To attend college Roy Tullison Goal, To attend college and then become a veterinarian Timothy Allen Turbett Chou-1, Choir, Concert 2.3, Choir, Chamber 3, Goal. To go into advertising design SENIORS 43 Anthony Turnlund Swim Team 1.2.3.4, Togetha Club li Dream: To make a good living and be a good citizen Jerry Underwood Martin Utermark Band. Concert 2, Band. Jazz 2.3.4, Band Marching 3.4, Band: Repertoire I, Band Symphonic 3.4, Bowling Club 3.4, Drama 1.2, Speech and Drama Club 1.2, Tech Theatre Crew 2.3i Goal, To own a conduction company Nuria M. Valles Drama 4, Speech and Drama Club 4, Goal. To become a doctor Robin Vandervelde Michael Vevers Goal To get a good job Mike Vincent Darlene Vines Dream, To become a computer technok gi t Mark Wagner Bowling Chib 3.4, D.E.C.A. 3.4, Football I, W.E.C.E.P. 2, Darryl Leslie Walker A-V Aide 2.3, Afro Club I.2.3.4, Band: Concert I.2.3.4, Baseball Team I, Basketball Team lj.3,4, Choir 1.4, Choir: Concert 4, Football Team 1.2, Gospel Choir Director 3.4, Goal, To continue «tudying music at Hampton University and then to become a professional director Diane Walker Gymnastics Team, Coach 1.2, Goal. To become a beautician Karla Annette Walker Cheerleader 1.2.3, Choir 1.2, Choir. Concert 3, SoftbaH Team I, Student Council 4, Goal. To become a pediatrician MOST FLIRTATIOUS Provocative Patty £ Casanova Curt Jackie Ogibovic George Patterson 44 SENIORS Tim Edwards gabbed on the phone during his lunch period. Darren Wallace Choir I. Football Team I. Goat To enter the Air Force Rick Warron Football Team I.2.3.4, Swim Team I.Track Team I.2.3.4, Dream. To play professional football Douglas E. Warwick Dream. To become a successful artiat and to live on tome beach coast happy and content Ramona I. Wash Drama 2, Dream. To finish college for nursing and then go to work in a hoapital. Also, to raiae my baby girl. Jenny, aa beat as I can to she'll be happy Denise Washington Afro Club I. Black Theatre Dance Troupe !■ Choir I. Goal. To become a beautician Michelle Annyette Washington A-V Aide 3. Afro Club i.2.3.4, Basketball Team 1.2, Bowling Club 2, Cheerleader I.2.3.4, CFsoir 3i Choir. Concert 3. Choir. Chamber 3� Drama 2.3.4, Musical. Birdie l Musical Do y 2. Sophomore Journalism 2, Student Council 2.3.4, Student Govt.. Class Officer 4. Student Congress 3.4, Ms. HI. Teen World 3, Ebony Jr. Fashion Model '81 3, Dream. To become a creative writer and actress Monica Francine Washington Afro Club. Secretary 2.3, Baseball Team I. Choir 1.2.3, Dream, To become a singer Rochelle Wayne Choir, Chorale I. Science Fair Regional I, Choir. Treble 2� Yearbook Staff 2. Attendance Office Aide 3, Gifted U.S. History 3, Goal, To become a successful pediatrician Tammy Marie Weigand 8and, Concert IJ, Band. Marching 3.4, Band. Symphonic 3.4, Tennis 1.2, Goal. To get married Regan Welch Cross Country U, C.W.T 3, Library Aide 2. Track Team I.2J, FTtysical Aide 3, Dream. To have an acting career Vincent Welch A-V Aide 4, Cross Country 3i C.W.T. 3, Track Team IJJ.4, Dream To go to college and become a track star Jerome Wellman A-V Aide IJ.3.4, Goal To settle down and get married Paul Werner Dream, To be rich Tammy A. Westmoreland Library Aide 3, Dream, To live a long, healthy, exciting life, and to be successful in whatever I do SENIORS 45 PERSONALITY PLUS Outgoing Aundre S Lovable Linda Jim Terry £ Paula Gibes Stan Wiater A-V Aide li Bowling Club 0.3.4, Goal' To become a computer programmer Eric R. Wiley Afro Club 3, Choir I, Football Team 0,3,4, Track Team 0.3.4, Dream To go to coflege and work Sherry Lynn Wiley Afro Club I, Cheerleader 0.3� Cheerleader: Manager 4i Choir O� Tenni� Team I, Dream, To enter a business college for Business Administration Vada Wiley II A-V Aide 33, Choir I, HEJt.O. 3.4, Goal, To go to college Carla Williams Dream To marry someone who is rich Daniel Lee Williams Jr. A-V Aide 3, Basketball Team I, Track Team 1.3, Dream, To be an electrician or a Business Executive Deneane Dorcelle Williams Afro Chib 4, Dance Discovery 4, H.EJt.O. 4, Dream, To become a nurse Derrick L. Williams FootbaB Team 0.3.4, National Honor Society 4, Science Fair, Regional 0.3.4, Science Fair. State I, Wrestling Team 0.3.4, MVP Football I, Dream, To become an Architectural Engineer Leiovery Van Williams Choir 0.3.4, Choir, Concert 0.4, Choir, Swing 3.4, Cross Country 3.3, Dance Discovery 4, Dream, To become a culinary artist Michelle Willig Choir I, Tennis Team I, Goal, To get a good job and live a long happy life Tammy Willoughby High Honors 3, Honors 0.3, Dream, To have a ranch In Wyoming Lisa Wilson Band, Marching 3.3, Band, Musical I, Band, Repertoire I, Band, Symphonic 3.3, Musical, Birdie I, National Honor Society 4, Outdoor Adventure Club I, Science Fair, Regional I, Science Fair, State I, Spanish Club I, Student Council 1.4� Tennis Team 0.3.4, High Honors 3.4, Honors O, Science Aide, Dream, To become a surgical nurse 46 SENIORS Reginald Wilson A-V Aide U Afro Club li Football Team I.2.3.4, Wrestling Team 1.2.3.4, Dream� To become a profe� � ional football player or wrestling coach Richard Wilson A-V Aide U.3.4, Batketbad Team 0.3.4, B.T. Express 4, Football 13, N.F1. 3.4, National Honor Society Vice President 4, Science Fair: Regional I, Dream to become well known at whatever I decide to do Ann Wiszowaty Mary Jo Wolff B.T. Express 3.4, Choir- Concert 3.4, Drama 0.4, LT.S. 0.3.4, Musical: Birdie I, Doly 2, Science Fair: Regional I, Sophomore Journalism 1 Speech and Drama Club O, Speech Team 2, Student Council 1 Student Govt, Class Officer, Treasurer I. Secretary 2. President 3, Goal. To attend codegc Brian K. Womac Choir Oi Cross Country O, Gymnastics Team O, Dream, To marry a rich beautiful woman Roxann Wommack D.E.C.A. 3.4, Goal, To become manager of layaway at Kline's Carla Denise Wortham Choir 1.3.4« C.W.T. 4, Track 0.3.4, Tennis Team 1.4, Goal To learn to work with small children Char Wurtzbacher Guidance Office Aide 13, High Honors Oi Goal, To attend automotive school Elizabeth Yniguez Bowling Club 2, Outdoor Adventure Club 1.3, Swim Team I, Goal To major In math, have a great paying job. live in the city In a penthouse, and find a nice blond guy in a jeep Vanessa Young Choir, Concert I, Dream- To keep my head to the sky Chris Zelek Band Jazz 2.3.4, Band Repertoire I, Goal, To become a printer Diane G. Zimmerman English Aide 2, Auto Mechanics Aide 2, Dream, To become rich and famous Jory Penny Zsido Band Marching 2, Band, Repertoire I, Band Symphonic 2, O.E.A. 4, Science Fair- Regional I, Goal- To become a computer programmer Was this a familiar sign? SENIORS 47 (Top) Doug Luther was up in arms dunng the journalism class (Above) Junior Class Officers: Steve Martin. President, Gail Cook, Public Relations, Laura Sparks. Treasurer. Monica Williams. Secretary; (BacKJtow) Mrs. Jeanne Scott and Mr. Donald Croarkin, SponsorsTfNot Pictured): Kevin Wiseman. Vice President - — Jackie St. Jacques 83 (Above) Ken Muehring worked diligently while others took a more leisurely opprooch to their homework. Juniors Fran Adams Michelle Adams Randy Adams Patrick Addyman Frank Alexander Stephanie Anderson Teri Andrade Bob Andrzejewski Anastacio Anzaldua Richard Appleberry A Ido Apponi Debbie Arnold Mary Ashe Victoria Batundo Kimberlyn Baker Rosemary Balderas Becky Barker Otis Barnes Bryon Barney Larry Barrett Debbie Barry Mark Barry Nelson Beach Suzanne Beach Patricia Becker Denise Beemer Carol Beemsterboer Deboroh Behm Sherri Belcher Joe Bender Diane Berg 50 JUNIORS Emilto Betancourt Laurel Betz Patricia Bickham Tom Blaik Adam Blank enburger Paul Blount Sunny Bluing Lisa Bobzin Fred Boekeloo Don Boettger Ken Bomfield Paelene Borrmann Anthony Bovara Dennis Bovara Michelle Boyd Cathy Bradley Milton Brady Patty Brison Greg Britton Kim Brooks Anita Brown Clift Brown Deloris Brown Duncan Brown Geneva Brown Robert Bruce Sherry Brys Edward Brzmski Lous Brzowski Laurie Buckner Ken Budmner JUNIORS 51 Ernest Burr Bryan Bussian Mike Buster Linda Butler Jack Calderon Robert Callison Maria Canali Lisa Carboni John Carrasco Cindy Carter D� na Cassidy Robin Cassidy Tom Cassidy Mike Ceaser Greg Chapman Joe Chapman Monica Chapman Rodney Christo Sheri Chudy Romper, stomper. bom per. boo ... I see Janet. Ann. Sue. Angie Joe Ciechomski Kenneth Clark Tina Coleman Jm Colins Gail Cook John Cook Westley Cook Charles Cooper Scott Craig Kely Cripe Pat Cross Colleen Cuddigan 52 JUNIORS Marc Curry Chuck Dahiman Kevin Damm Serri Davidson Jodi Davies Carol Davis Joe Davis Rich Davis Dennis Davoren Tony Dekker Tony Delorenzo Tracy Demith Cheryl Denby Scott Dennis Tom Denny Tammy Denton Ron Derks Andrea DeSantis Mary DeYoung Marco DiAnni Jovita Diaz Margarita Diaz Kim Dietz John Dillard Marvin Diard Don Doyle Art Droves John Eagan Eddie Edwards Heidi Eldred Pam Ekern JUNIORS 53 54 JUNIORS Richard Etosh Lisa Engstrand Katie Evers Chris Ewert Louie Facko Floyd Farkas Sandy Farkas Greg Farmer Steve Feilen Jackie Fisher Sue Fisher Linda Fletcher Dave Flores Faith Flores Aaron Ford Lisa Fortener Carol Fox Julie Fox Cliff Franklin Jonathan Franklin Francis Frattura Joe Frattura Jerry Fuentes SheNie Galvan Lilie Gamble Richard Gamble Debbie Garbacz Becky Garner Amy Garrett Patty Garza Yvonne Garza Chris Goyton Ralph GazzHlo Cynthia Gerald Linda Gernat Julie Gesiakowski Kevin Gibson John Rodriguez dreamed about the long road to the White House Joanne Gibert Rich Girkant Allen Glatt Brian Glenn Erika Gluckleder Lisa Gomez Irma Gonzalez Evelyn Goodman James Gordon Belinda Gordon Mike Gorham Mary Graefnitz April Graham Keith Gray Sharon Green Julie Greene Steve Griffin Lawana Grimmett Lisa Gruszkowski Andy Gustafson Carl Gustafson Steve Hoemker Chris Hagen Keith Han John Hal JUNIORS 55 56 JUNIORS Merle Harrington Mike Harris Billie Harter Enoch Haslett Darrin Hathaway Calvin Hatten Alice Hayslett Ken Hayslett Roy Hensley Deborah Herman Lesley Hernandez Wilma Hicks Carol Hiestand Wayne Hinton Jackie Hlrnko Brenda Hoffman Kathy Hofkamp Larry Holden Gwen Hooks Mary Hopkins Tina Hosick Lori Houdek John Huesca Chuck Hussey Cassandra Ingram Ed Jackson Eric Jackson Linda Jackson Vernesta Jackson Richard Jacobsen Cheryl Jaeger Tony James Bobbie James Theresa Joniak John Janota Tim Jansma Mary Jo Jasinski Lia Jefferson Rodney Jensen Lisa Jinks Mike John Andre Johnson Crystal Johnson Darwin Johnson Louise Johnson Ray Johnson Richard Johnson Deanna Jones Doug Jones Eric Jones Reggie Jones Victor Jones Randy Jorczak William Jung Becky Kado Bridget Kampenga Devona Kazee Barb Kelly Connie Kendra Sherry Ketcham JUNIORS 57 Dave Kieper Robin Kilbourn Dawn King Gary Klyczek Maxine Klyczek Allen Knudsen Tami Kowalski Mike Kozinski Heather Kozora Phil Kraft James Krembs Laura Kuchta Sue Kuznicki Mark Lacy Tracy Lamore Tammy Lamphere Lee Lane Steve LaRock Bill Lawless Steve LeBlanc Dagmar Leonhardt Manfred Leonhardt Debbie Lewis Denise Lewis Dwayne Lewis Sue Liazuk Doug Luther Mike MocCollef Paul Mackey Dave Mann Steve Majka Cartla Manis Robert Manning Sylvia Martscal Cheryl Martin Steve Martin Roger Mattert John Maze Scott McClain Wendy McCay Rhonda McGregor Bart McLaughm Linda McLaughin Latonia Me Quit ter Paula Mead Dan Memmini Anna Middleton Lori Milam David M er Tina Miller Carol Mreles James Mitchell Charlene Moek Phyis Molex Regina Monk Jim Montgomery Mike Moore JUNIORS 59 Purcell Moore Lisa Moran Ken Muehring Tarm Mugfor Cathy Murphy Mike Navratil David Neal Chris Nelken Curtis Nelson Kathy Neyhart James Noles Diane Norman Alan Nossem Craig Noteboom Juan Nunez Lucy Nykaza Barb Obert Pete Obert Tim Oldenburg Kurt Oldham Kim O'Nions Val Opyt Walt Osmolski Tom Oswald Angela Over son Pat Paden Kim Palmer Kim Paotella Mike Paotella Connie Paplomatas Tammy Paris Teresa Paris Gloria Patterson Glenn Pazanin Christy Perez Alicia Perkins Brian Phillips James Pittman Rob Piebanski Kim Pomplin 60 JUNIORS es by, As anothc wc sir and r How our Jives have been, luTh rhev really stink, year, . feelings and we often Living i I often Wc sir and happ but tney If wc alwayl we will ne ars to come, it is done, der uby things they come, wonder, sun. Tami Kowalski •8M Chris Pool Don Pool© Tony Powers Keith President Mike Price Mike Pyrtle Williom Price Sandy Rach Pam Reed Lori Reyna Marti Reyna Kim Richard John Riede Mary Riley NekJa Rivera Brian Roberts Aundre Robinson Carolyn Robinson Wanda Robinson Ivan Rodriguez John Rodriguez Jarrett Roe Charles Rogers Hattie Rogers Glen Romania Nina Ross Sherri Jo Ross Denise Roszak Rosella Rowe Pennie Russell Jackie St. Jacques Denise Salazar John Salazar Lolita Sanders James Schell Jim Scholl Jodi Schroeder Don Schultz Sandy Schutz JUNIORS 61 Ron Schultz Kevin Schurwanz Mike Schuzer Ame Scott Linda Serama Jim Seyssens Ron Simunjak Dave Shaffer Anthony Shaw Lori Simmons Carl Simpson Peggy Slack Volanda Small Emmet Smith Karen Smith Kathy Smith Louis Smith Miracle Smith Theresa Smith Theresa Smith Lourie Souza Dennis Sowka Joe Spagnola Laura Sparks Maureen Spencer Ed Sp a Otis Stampley Joe Staniszewski Dawn Stark Laura Stege David Stenge Karen Stenson Bob Stewort Curtis Stone Quin Stone Mark Stroube Linda Sullivan Jamey Summers Cathy Sylvester Stan Szykowny 62 JUNIORS A man People | re A you We no A shop Scream i Life is People , re Togcthc I If cver we Togcthc | With a every Unity u United Anne Szymanski Eileen Tanzabel Sue Toiler Dave Terpstra Nadia Thompson Tracy Thornburg Trocy Thurmond Matt Titus Arm© Tobrcoe Ken Tolbert Rick Trask el Angie Trevino Stacie Trice Leeann Trkulja Scyretta Trul Dave Tuison Russel Turner William Turner Mark Underwood Robert Unruh Donna V alone Thomas Vanarsdale Dale Van Deursen Mary Vaughn Stephanie Vaughn Bi Vett Rich Velez JUNIORS 63 Robin Venn Suzanne Waclawek Daryl Wade Ed Walker Kim Walker Patricia Walker Daphne Wash 64 JUNIORS Albertha Washington Denise Washington Jessica Washington Glenda Watson Joyce Watson Heidi Watts Kathie Watts Judy Wayne Stan Weems Ron Weigand Chris Weller Harold Werner Irish West Wendy West Kelly Wheeler Dawn Whittington Dany Wieringa Mia Wiley Jerry Williams Monica Williams In Memory ... Matt Chapleau Man, pictured above on the right, with Mr. Bill Ruphard at the piano, spent many long hours practicing his solo parts as the understudy for the male lead in “Hello, Dolly! . In just two years at Bloom Trail, Matt participated in many activities, including: Broadcasting (TV) 1,2 Choir 1,2 Hello, Dolly! 1 Road Show 1 Sauk Village Fire Cadet Student Council 1,2 Theatre Tech Crew 1,2 Togetha Club 1,2 Nicole Williams Tony Willingham Traci Wills David Wilson Kevin Wiseman Valerie Wolfe Elmer Wolford Don Wommack Derold Wright Lisa Wright Julie Wustholz Cliff Yates Eugene Ylo Dave Zarate Tim Znavor Michelle Zunica JUNIORS 65 (Top) Patsy Martin bubbled over her typing assignment (Above) Sophomore Class Officers Mrs. Pat Walker-Williams. Sponsor. Donna DeLaRosa. President. Patty Moore, Vice President. Anita Nichols. Treasurer. April Horca. Secretary Darryl Adams Jeff Adams Mike Akai Tony Aldana Marcus Alexander Richard Anderson Paula Andreson Brian Artega Joey Ayon Tony Bailey Faye Ball Clarence Bankhead Trina Barber Kim Barry David Bartleft Patricia Bafres Natalie Beord Gary Bell Lonnie Bellamy Dan Bender Virginia Berta Patricia Betancourt Cathie Betts Richard Betz Deborah Biasella Dino B� eila Hope Blackburn Bil Black stone Chris Blaire Robert Bloom (Right) Diane Schla- madinger and Mike Kettell hauled books to classes on the first day. Scott Boe Janet Bohn Terri Boring Vonnie Borton Robert Bounds Luke Boyd 68 SOPHOMORES Frank Boyd Deane ft© Bradford Karon Bradford Mike Bradshaw Mike Brady Wayne Brady (Left) Nick Dobrzeniecki practiced his typing skills Linda Branham Tony Bravo Julia Brennan Rhonda Brewster Steven Bridges Rodney Briggs Michelle Broad head Patricia Brock Kathy Brooks Doug Brown Kim Brown Matt Brown Tammy Brown Sandy Burke Graae Bustos Perry Byers Dave Caffarine Andrew Caird Don Camnker Connie Caraway Paula Carra John Carrol Wilhom Carter Virginia Chaney Eric Chapman Jeff Char note Tony Cheeks Dan Chorak Steven Clay Jessica Cieek SOPHOMORES 69 Albert Clow Alex Cobbin Keith Cole GT Coleman Calvin Coley Rosanne Collester Three auto mechanics students began their task of fixing a demolished auto. George Colon Edward Contreras Eric Cook Joe Cook Gary Cooper Gary Crews Cheryl Cunigan Frank Cuttle Debora Czajka Judith Dahlstrom Theresa Dantelson Carl Daun Michelle Davis Dorothy Dawkins Tony Dekker Donna DeLaRosa Tami Demith William Dempsey Donald Denby Shelley Dennis Angelina Desandre Blake Des� derio Frank Diaz Joel Diaz Julie DiGUio Russell Dilbeck Nicky Dobrzenicki Danna Doc hefty Condon Downs Joe Droves 70 SOPHOMORES Lyle Dunohoo Angel Dunlap Richard Dunne Steve Durish Brian Dwyer Tracy Eagan Mike Edwards Deborah Ehinger Gina Elder Tom Ellet Roxane Elliot Sarida Emola Leslie Engstrand Felicia Evans Robin Evans Jon Farkas ■ A Johnny Farrar Terry Fatttig LaDonna Felts Michelle Ferraro Chris Finnin Jerell Fisher Michelle Fitzsimmons Ron Flatt Raina Flemmons Joann Flores Michael Fortner Yulanda Franklin Lisa Gann Mary Garcia Scott Proper worked busily on his chemistry lab questions BiU Garrett Inez Garza Vickie Garza Laura Gawel Lori Gianni Scott Gibertini SOPHOMORES 71 Anne Gibson Julie Gibson Craig Glasper Dan Gniedziejko Jerry Gniedziejko Carey Goldberg Chris Goluska Liz Gomez Adela Gonzalez Augie Gonzalez Carey Goodale Tony Goodmon Joletia Gordon Joe Grakauskas Mary Grant Kim Green Tammy Green Chris Greep Kim Griebe Mary Griebe Aleta Griffin Juan Griffin Mork Griffith Debbie Gruszawski Jim Guntorius Allison Gurley Tim Hamilton Eric Hanson Sabrina Harper Darnell Harris Kim Harris Reggie Harris Rene Hasier Robin Haskins Sammie Hayslett Jenny Heldt (Right) Well, who said that DREAMS don't come true? Didn't we hear him say he was ‘dreaming of a white Christmas”? 72 SOPHOMORES Debbie Hennessy RoAnne HensJey Ed Herman Charles Hernandez Wendy Hinchman Katie Hodge Kelly Holcomb Smantha Hopper Todd Horton Gwen Hoskins Jerome Hoskins Brian Host Mariein Howard Ricky Howell Nancy Hulbert Gary Hummel Sue Hunt Tony Hurley Deena Insalata Addie Jackson Veronica Jackson Kevin Jogiei Corey Jahnke Bonnie Jansma Chris Jarrels Robert Jasmski Dan Jennings Kathy Jennings Wayne Jennings Octavia Jimerson Patrick John Dennis Johnson Jennifer Johnson Lisa Johnson Stacey Johnson Cheryl Jones SOPHOMORES 73 Ed Jones Eric Jones Ron Jones Frank Judd David Julian Vicky Kaericher Jean Kambenga Cindy Kay Brian Keene Sean Kelley Mike Kettell Ciesta Keys Mike Klaw Jim Kloss Paula Knaack Leann Knaack Jackie Kolongowski Tommy Konagell Brenda Korbell Beth Kosteroski Ron Kotecki Craig Kozora Behnda Krstinich Denise Kuchta Debbie Kuhn John Kulacz Adrien Lacey Barbara Lacy Donna Lacy Jeff Lancaster (Right) John Lockett modeled clay during a ceramics class (actually he was helping the cafeteria make bread). Jim Langford Trina Larson Dave Leblanc Pat Legraff Tammy Lendabarker Scott Lennertz 74 SOPHOMORES Jim Lindley Karen Little April Lkxca Herman Lloyd John Lockett Laura Lopez Wayne Ravesloot had little trouble memorizing the Periodic Table of Elements. Lisa Lucas Karen Lucko Ed Luth DeAngelo Lyles Joe Mancusi Vikki Manis Darren Manning Mark Manning Pat Martin Joe Martinez Melvin Mason Gail Mayton Jerry McAllister Rennie McBride Rhonda McCallon Dwayne McCay Pat McCormick Phil McCoy Larry McGee Mitchell McGregor Angelina Mead Robert Mead Julie Medrano Pete Mendoza Matt Merkner Barbara Messe x Christine Meyer Kim Michatek Charles Miller Jeff Miller SOPHOMORES 75 Kenneth Miller Dean Millsap Caroline Mitchell Keith Mobley Joan Montgomery Scott Montgomery A winter snowfall helped to create this dreamy scene Darnell Moore Pat Moore Tammy Morphis Nenaia Morrow Bob Murphy Mike Murray Julie Mustard Alfonso Nejera Joyce Neal Karen Neese Charles Nelson Curtis Nelson David Nichols Lee Nicholas Raymond Norcott Nancy Novak Terry Nowakowski Paul Nunez Ken Nuttig Paul Oden Lori O'Donnell Marc Olena Jamie Osberg Ron Ostrowski Bob Oswald Kerri O'toole Tonda Overton Karen Pack Karen Pankey Reggie Parish 76 SOPHOMORES Rodney Parker Lori Parkison Mdton Patterson Kim Paulson George Peach Beverly Peacock Andrea Peavler Jonathan Pederson Thomas Peebles Elaine Perea Deana Perez Lillian Perez Victor Perez Ken Peterson Steve Peterson Joe Pezzuto Sonya Pfeifter Joe Phillips Dave Pierson Donnie Pierson Raymond Pitts Kim Piwowarczyk Tom Porzel Roger Post Marcia Powers Sandy Preacely Paul Preuss Anita Proctor Beth Procunier Scott Proper Trina Barber read Great Expectations for English Andy Qunell larniris Radcliffe Juanita Range Suzanne Rauhut Wayne Ravesloot David Reed SOPHOMORES 77 Sharon Rehder Don Reichert Renee Renzetti Pat Reynolds Edward Rhymes Bob Richards Ray Robinson Rosie Robinson Tracy Robinson Thomas Rocha Jackie Roche Tony Rodgers A classful of soph- Many times during omores rushed to the Geometry. Connie Sig- door in order to get a norelli saw double glimpse of the photog- rapher Kristin Richard JiB Riedstra Belisha Rivera Ed Rivera Joe Rivera Robert Rivera Tonya Rodgers Br dget Roe Ala Romania Bob Rypstra Gary Saiger Keith Soiger 78 SOPHOMORES Eerol St. Jacques Georgia Salapatas Cindy Salazar Randy Salinas Rolando Sanchez Ray Sandifer Jenny Heldt played her heart out during symphonic band Joe Sanfratello Larry Santeford Jim Saxinger William Scales Diane Schlamodinger Brian Scholl Laura Sedlacek Lisa Segura Leon Sepanski Buddy Shaw Eric Sherman Joe Sherman Kim Sherman Jerry Shipp Ben Shirley Connie Signorelli Anne Silva Chris Simes Chris Sineni Keysa Singleton Jeff Skimel Karla Slink ord Josetta Small Clara Smith Elizy Smith Mike Smith Tonia Smith Steve Sneode Paula Snider Charles Sons SOPHOMORES 79 George Sons Sylvia Sopejstal Dennis Sowka Monique Spasojevich Lisa Sprewer Roger Stasko Matt Brown and Ed Herman discussed cheat- ing techniques before tak- ing one of the many geometry tests of Mr Baldridge Eric Stein Robyn Steurbout Michelle Stokes Tracy Stolte Donna Stryjewski Becky Sullivan Cyndee Sulkvon Vikki Summers Bob Sutkowski Tammie Swets John Szitasy Floyd Tapley David Taylor Nellie TeHado Henry Teverbaugh Jesse Teverbaugh Nancy Theodore Gary Thompson Rick Thompson Eddie Tine her Mike Todich Lisa Townsend Debbie Trask ell Ann Trella Kathy Underwood Ray Unruh Leonard Vance Ray Vanderbok Sue Vasquez Dave Venturella 80 SOPHOMORES Ed Vincent Ann Wathen Chris Ward Joe Watson Cheryl Wayne Daron Webster Chris Ward was relieved after an hour of driving with Mr Turner. Sharon Weems Doreen Weis Carl Welsh Darla West Harry West Bill White Shawn White David Wiliams Jerry Wiliams Liz Williams T wanna Wiliams Willie Wiliams Angela Wilson Valene Wilson Victor Wilson Scott Wmefka Georgette Wiseman Jeremy Woodard Lisa Wommack Gayla Wyatt Darrin Yambor Deon Yarbrough Christine Yates Mike Young Joe Zelek SOPHOMORES 81 (Top) Matt Stevens drank milk and had visions of delicious french fries in the student cafeteria (Above) Freshman Class Officers: Jennifer Cook. Secretary. Shelley Hawes. Treasurer. Chris Garcia. Vice President, and Joe Chapleau. President. Scott Adams Theresa Adams Larry Aguirre Dianne Ahrens Alvis Alexander Phyllis Allen Ron Anderson Pauline Andreson Bill Appleberry Alma Arriaza Matt Arteaga Barry Ash Judy Bady Karen Baily Mike Bajorek Kathy Baker Tom Baker Joe Balogh Sherry Bambulas Robert Banks Daron Barnes lawonna Barnes Margaret Barnes Wanda Barr Rochelle Barrett Dan Barron Martin Bastida Theresa Bastida Joe Battista Sam Batts Jenny Baughman David Beach Ida Beach Mike Beck Bill Belcher Charlie Bell Daphne Bell Bill Bell Don Bender Karen Benson Len Bentley Don Berger Andy Betancourt Julie Beuster John Bielia Linda Billo Bill Blackburn Janice Blackmon Students were DREAMING ot a period off as the fire alarm was sounded 84 FRESHMEN Paula Blakemore Clyde Blankenship Krista Bloom Brenda Bobzin Cheryl Bogaczyk Steve Bomfield Artie Booth Joanne Borgia Ken Bradford Rodney Bradford Amy BrascNer Rondy Brewster Daphne Bridges Jill Briggs Elizabeth Brooks Darold Brown Darren Brown Harold Brown Rodney Brown Cathy Bruce Pete Bruning Bernard Bryant Randy Brys Carmela Buggemi Cheryl Bogaczyk smiled for the photographer while waiting in line to have her yearbook picture token Wayne Bukovic Laurie Burnett Todd Butkus Alex Bustos Barbara Caccavari Tim Cahill Sammy Cambell Elizabeth Canali Jena Carew Joe Carra Theresa Carrillo Blayne Carroll Theresa Carroll Marty Carson Brenda Carter Debbie Cary Joe Chapleau Joe Chavez Alvin Cheeks Ken Chmielewski Laurie Chocholek George Chruszch Gayle Cisek Ron Cizunas FRESHMEN 85 (Right) This Freshmen group was a lot busier than they look (Far Right) “Would you like a bite of my Twinkie'?''. asked Deanna Mugfor (Below Right) Bill Black- burn and his partner were busy working on a shop project Tim Clark Jerome Clark Maxine Clerk Wayne Clow Ginger Coburn Apryl Cole Percie Cole Reginald Cole Ronald Coleman Sean CoJiigan Jimmie Collins Pam Conwell Jennie Cook Mike Cook Angela Cooper Dan Cooper Pamela Cooper Frank CorneiHer Dan Coy Debra Crumbough Caraway Crystal Jasee Cullum Maurice Cunigan Colleen Cunningham Terrance Curry Carol Dahlstrom Anne Danielson Dawn Danilaitis Brian Davis Carol Davis Demetrice Davis Ester Davis Jennifer Davis Kayko Davis Merle Davis Russell Dawkins Casswell Dawson Charmaine Day Jeff Dennis Sara Defoe James Denny Jerry Depasquale Robert Deprosperous Michelle Dettlaff Wilma Devitt Steve Dianni Fabian Diaz Helena Diaz 86 FRESHMEN Nora D� az Louis Dietz Bruce DiHard Ja Taun Dismukes Alfred Dixon Edward Doran Ken Dorsey Kim Downey Brian Dubridge Tina Dulaney John Dworak Linda Dykas Robert Eckard David Edgmgton Richard Eger Holley Eldred Melissa Emmett Mark Emroll Regina Evans Kyle Ewert Joyce Fork as Tony Fazzini Carla Fenimore Lesley Field Pam Fields Pat Finnin Ron Fisher James Flamini Dan Fleishman Jacqueline Fleming Tonette Fleming Jill Flores Gina Folta Jackie Foos Stephanie Fosco Queen Foster Carla Fout Aaron Franklin Alan Franklin Gidget Frazier Kathy Freeman Kim Frey Johnny Fuentes William Gall Christine Garcia Joe Garcia Tina Garcia Brenda Garner FRESHMEN 87 Robert Gawlik David Gayton Aldo Gazzillo Gina Gazzillo Lisa Gazzillo Ralph Gazzillo Debra Gibson Mary Ginc Laurie Gipson Anna Glover Betty Glover Eugene Goings Lisa Goins Robin Goldbreg Rich Goluszka Terri Grant Lawrence Green Mfce Greep Michelle Griebe David Griffin Denise Grunst Heather Guigle Daryl Gunter Thomas Guntorius Kris Gussmon Tracey Gura Tom Gyger Ellen Hagg Dawn Hoila Alice Haines Eric Hoinsel Willard Hair Lisa Hole Tim Hall Tammy Hammond Jaymi Hannah Chorles Hardig Pam Hargrove Sandra Harms Gene Harris Reggie Harris Kim Hart Pat Haugh Shelley Hawes 88 FRESHMEN Dagny Heidekrueger Heidi Heil David Helsei Simona Hernandez Sandra Hinkle Linda Hlinko David Hodson Scott Hoevker Susan Hoffman Becky Hofkamp Charles Holder Amanda Holmes Elissa Hoover Cindy Horton Jerome Horton Lois House James Hudson Kim Hudson Merlee Hudson Harriet Huibert Ron Hurley Kim Insalata Debra Ivey Donald Jackson Gail Jackson Julianne Jackson Phoebe Jackson Savee Jackson Terrye Jackson Octavias James Jenneli Jonsma Mary Jasinski Karla Jefferson Brenda Jenkins Cynthia Jenkns Andrea Jenmngs Carolyn Jennngs Bin Jenmngs Dino Jimenez Keith Johansen Janie Johnson Linda Johnson Michelle Johnson Rodney Johnson FRESHMEN 89 Russell Johnson Stephanie Johnson Steven Johnson Warden Johnson Cynthia Johnston Gwenada Joiner Claude Jones Connie Jones Crystal Jones Gardecia Jones Kenneth Jones Borka Kalanj DebPy Kelly Sue Kelly Bonnie Ketcham Todd KetteH James Keys Chris Kiefer Mark Kilbourn Renay Kilgore Elaine King Rheda King Tami Kirn Jerry Klatt Micki Kloss Earl Klyczek Alan Kogler Richard Kolongowski Tind Kolarik Ed Konagel Kim Kopca Kim Kovacs Jesse Kozinski Sandy Krause Kelly Kreis Lisa Krenkel Ruth Kriaris JerreH Kutz Valerie Kutz Dawn Kyle Marcus Lacy Brenda Lambert Kim Lange Kim Larvick Terrance La velle Lawrence Leach Jeff Lee Curtis Lee (Above) When is Mr Tracy going to return from lunch? (Right) I am so confused! 90 FRESHMEN lynette Leeper Dno Lenburg Jennifer Lewis Theresa Lien Chris Lmdmark Betty Littleton Mike Llorca Harriett Lloyd Mehssa Logue Donny Lott Shari Lott Anne Lucas Chris Lunsford Sandy Mace Mark Magruder Michelle Mahlum Dorothea Manley Laura Mariscal Mike Marszaiek Michelle Mason Dale Matthews Vince McBee Kim McCarter Robert McCarthy Kevin McCarty Curtis McCloud Tyrone McCloud Shaun McCormick Sheila McFarland Phillip McGee Sandra McGhee Ed McGrady Jim McGrady Kim McGrew Cordellus McMurty Joanna McQuitter Jill Messmaker Marie Miller Michelle Miller Nat homo! Miller Larry Misiak Cindy Mitchell Robyn Mixon Joe Moek Steven Molex Barbara Montgomery Dante Monty Harry Mooney (Above) Do you think we should jump? (Left) Oh. this class gives me a headache! FRESHMEN 91 Cathy Moor© Eric Moor© Lisa Morley Vernon Morrow Deanna Mugfor Ken Muhn John Murawski Jolene Murawski Conrean Nannah Denise Nave Lolisa Nelson Pam Newberry Chense Nix Mark Noffke Jean Nolan Rick Norcutt Carol Nossem Elizabeth Novoryta Jose Nunez Rob Nunley Clarence Nunn Theresa Nunnery Jackie Oakes Tim Odom Dawn O'Donnell Lisa Ogibovic Marc Opyt Steve Osberg Dale Osborn Jennifer Owten Eric Pack wood Carol Pacula Pierre Pageard Gina Panczuk Tony Panozzo Julie Paolella Jim Pappas Kyle Parker Brenda Patterson Irene Pavlick Michael Pazanin James Peach Patty Peiaez Laura Peralta Guadalupe Perez Kathleen Perez Bruce Perkins John Perillo Darlene Perry Rich Persiani 92 FRESHMEN Ed Petersen Jin Petersen Jim Petner Dawn Petit Shannon Phillips Lori Pickens Janon Pierson Matt Pikos Cary Placek Angela Plamondon George Pollard Julie Pomeroy Cheryl Poppo Lawz Powell Michael Powers Myra Presley Patricia Price Bill Prince Leigh Ann Ptak Gerald Pyke Barbara Raguse Joseph Ramirez Cindy Rasar Steve Rauhut Barb Rauner Sean Raymond Rich Reichert John Ret her Gina Rife Tina Riola Delois Robinson Redale Robinson Telisa Robinson Janet Rodriguez Joann Rodriguez Maria Rodriguez Teresa Rogers Kathy Rose Carty Ross Terri Ross Ed Roy Mike Rubio Michelle Ruff Karrie Pussell Kelly Salzman Louis Santiago Tami Shrek Audke Scales Rick Schackart Mike Scharland FRESHMEN 93 Barbara Schimke Steve Schmidt Frank Scholz Tammy Schreiber Lmda Schuitema Constance Schultz Danyelle Scott Lynn Selvey Nella Semintendi Dennis Shaffer Kenneth Shaw Eddie Shelton Carolyn Shea Teresa Sheridan Terrance Shields Sandy Shunk Tracy Simoneau Carla Simpson Joe Sliwa Darren Sloniger Darrin Smith Ken Sneade Mike Snodgrass Betty SoderWoom Heidi Sons Karie Spangler Angela Spasojevich Mark Spinger Betty Srog Ronald Stearns Mike Stefano Kris Stengel Matthew Stephens Lori Stoffregen Kelly Stokes Marisa Stone Terri Stone Brian Storey Dawn Story Tim Streiler Clint Sullins Tracy Summers Tina Swets Aaron Sykes Mike Symoniak Tina Symoniak Lisa Szabo Jackie Szymanski The buses lined up for 10th hour dismissal. 94 FRESHMEN (Lett) Shelly Dettloff showed everyone her impression of a string puppet Barb Tabler Blazen Tandark Mike Taylor Rufas Taylor Mike Tedeschi Tabatha Teverbaugh Rusty Thatch Eddy Thompson Michel Thompson Raymond Thompson Rick Thomsen Kelly Thorek. Anthony Tincher Tammy Tipton Robert Townsend Michelle Trammell Lorenzo Trejo Debbie Triezenberg Barbara Trumfio Sarah Tucker Dan Turner Ann Turnlund Bruce Unruh Mary Utley Gary Vance Rosemana Van Kampen Larrilynn Vano Mariva Varnodore. Robert Vasquez John Vaughn Tim Veldkamp Rhonda Verville Chns Veschak Rick Villarreal Tom Vianelk) Crystal Visi Troy Vance Dons Wade David Wagner Carey Wash Jeff Watson Donnell Wayne FRESHMEN 95 Leonard Webster Chris Wehrle Dan Weigand Steve Weigand Vicky Weisfus Pat Welch Matt Weldon Michelle Weller Kevin Werner Hope White Phillip Whitehead Andre Whitten Amy Whittle Tony Wilborn Joyce Willig Laura Widening James Wiliams Loretta Wiliams Pam Wiliams Ronda Williams Sinceray Williams Sandy Williamson Brian Wilson Sharon Wilson Mike Wommack Dona Woods Sheila Woods Sandra Wortham Deon Yarbrough Ed Yniguez Scott Zimmer Brenda Znavor 96 FRESHMEN (Lett) Why don't we all get to work under here? sdid these students (Lower Left) This is what happened to the freshmen who didn't behave (Above) At last it's time to go home” said these two students (Left) Does this really look like the student parking lot? FRESHMEN 97 (Top) Mr. Len Motta handed out worksheets on the bus before the Brookfield Zoo trip. (Above) Administrators enjoyed an evening of fun during the prom festivities. 0 9 A Day at Trail Got to get up, so 1 i Hurry, hurry to Trail o n t aoficeo. 7:15, that’s what they say It is when we start the beginning of the day. Fighting all traffic, dodging the train, Got to get there befpre 1 go insane. First period class, starts on time. In come the students all in a line. That went well, a rather pleasant scene I didn't have co send anyone down to the dean. Change rooms is what 1 have to do, Oh my god; will I make it through! Forty kids, Wch with a curious look, Not a darn one however with a book. � “Shut up'' is all I'm supposed to say, | They look at kne ana keep on with their play. Another change, of rooms is on mv plan, Lord, please give me a hand.7 Studv Hali!!! I consider it a waste of time. All the kids in it, not worth a dime Down to the lunch room for milk or tea. Heavenly Father, when will I be tree! Reading isythat I've got I can plainly see They're Juniors and Seniors but can't read ABC. With three down and two to go. It has gotsto be one class on the gifted row. Now, my y Sth is one good class They learn smooth as well as fast. Ninth hour is pretty good and in the swing, But all they want is the bell to ring At 1:25 with the ding, ding, dong The announcements come on and it won't he long. The end of my day has finally arrived, But after H. years. I’m still alive. It started back for me in 1967 I’m beginning to think Bloom Trail’s my second heaven. Emily M. Willis (Above) Cinderella’s ugly stepsister. Nancy Esposito, bragged about going to the 1981 Homecoming Dance. Douglas Troiani President, Employed by Xerox. Elected 1976. 1972 Bloom Graduate Bruce Green Vice-President. Chicago Hts. Fire- man. Elected 1978, 1962 Bloom Graduate Marion Baron Secretary, Homemaker. Elected 1976. 1953 Bloom Graduate District 206 School Board (Front Row) Marion Baron, Dorothy Dill. Warren Kurth (Back Row) Douglas Troiani. Bruce Green, Ernest Capriotti, Fino Men- zietti Ernest Capriotti Board Member. Elected 1981 Dorothy Dill Board Member. Homemaker, Elect- ed 1976 Warren Kurth Board Member. Sales Representa- tive. Elected 1974. 1942 Bloom Graduate Fino Menzietti Board Member, C.P.A.. Elected 1979. Bloom Graduate Central Administration Dr. Richard Carrabine Bloom Township Superintendent. Ph.D. - Indiana Univ., 12 years in Dist. (Below Left) Mr. Richard Calloway. Asst. Principal in charge of Extra - Curricular Activities at Bloom Trail, smiled after hearing about the success of a fund - raising activity. (Below) The Administra- tive Council at Bloom Trail: (Sitting) William McGee. Principal; Manly Tory. Math Sci. Div. Coordinator; Helen Norton. Communication DC: Len Hickman. Pupil Personnel Services: (Standing) Gerald Laurit- sen. Occupational Ed. DC: Robert Lighted. Humanities DC; James Krygier. P.E. Dr. Ed. DC; Richard Calloway, Asst. Prin. (Not Pictured) Sevena Merchant. Spec. Ed. DC; Dan Candiano. Athletic Dir. Ernest Davis Director of Spec. Ed. and Services. M.A. - DePaul Univ. 13 years in Dist. Gerald Lauritsen Director of Vocational Education. B.S. - HI. State Univ., M.E. - Univ. of 111.. Adm. Cer. - Purdue Univ.. 14 years in Dist. Curtis McDaniel Asst. Superintendent of Bus. Af- fairs, 1 year in Dist. Dr. Jesse Newlon Asst. Superintendent for Instruc- tion. Ph.D - Teachers College. Colombia Univ.. 12 years in Dist. Admin- istration (Right) Mr. McGee discussed the student activities with a new faculty member. 102 B.T.H.S. ADMINISTRATION William D. McGee Principal, B.S. Ed. - S.C. State College. M.S. Ed. - Indiana Univ., C.A.S. - University of Illinois, 2 years in Diet (Right) The faculty ‘•Cheerleaders ’ showed their spirit during their 6-0 defeat to the seniors. Leonard Hickman Dir. of Pupil Personnel Services. B.S. - Ind. State Univ., M.A. - Ind. State Univ., 12 years in Dist. Richard Calloway Assistant Principal. B.S. - Tenn. State Univ., M.S. Adm. - Purdue Univ., 3 years in Dist. (Left) During Homecoming Week. Mrs. Helen Norton dragged her mini skirt out of the mothballs for 60's Day. Division Coordinators Sevena Merchant Remedial Ed. - D.C.. L.D. Resource Room, B.S. Ed. - Chicago State Univ.. M.S. - National College of Ed., 11 years in Dist. Helen Norton Communications - D.C., B.S. - North. 111. Univ., M.S. - Univ. of 111., 19 years in Dist. James Krygier P.E. Drs. Ed. - D.C.. P.E. Teacher, Driver's Ed. Teacher. B.S. - 111. State Univ., M.A. - Univ. of 111., Adm. Cert. - U. of I., 13 years in Dist. Gerald L. Lauritsen Occupational Ed. - D.C.. Director of Vocational Ed.. B.S. - 111. State Univ., M.E. - Univ. of 111.. Adm. Cert. - Purdue, 14 years in Dist. Robert Lightell Humanities - D.C.. Dist. Dir. - Gifted Program, B.A. - Carthage College, M.S. - Purdue Univ., 16 years in Dist. 103 Manly Tory Math Science - D.C., Freshman Biology. Dist. Chm. - Science Fair. Past Pres. - I.J.A.S.. B.S. - I.S.U.. M.A. - U. of N. Colorado. mm Deans James W. Jankus Dean, Asst. Sponsor O.D.A.C.. B.S. - Univ. of Wis., M.S. Ed. - Purdue. 13 years in Dist. (Top) The Powderpuff Cheerleaders were not only rah-rahs. but they also helped injured players. (Middle) Ms. Sevena Merchant and Mr. Larry Conley chatted during their free time. (Right) Ouilty students waited nervously in the Dean's Office before hearing the verdict. 104 DEANS Yvonne Kinnison Dean, B.S. - Chicago State Univ., M.A. - Chicago State Univ., 9 years in Dist. Lorraine Bechtel Attendance Dean, B.S. - S.I. Univ., M. Ed. - Chicago State. 23 years in Dist. Larry Conley Dean, Mgr. of Concession Stand. B.S. - Lincoln Univ., M.S. - Indiana Univ., 6 years in Dist. Counselors Mae Creach Guidance Counselor, B.S. - Alabama State. M.A. - Governors State. 14 years in Dist. Dave Sheridan Guidance Counselor. B.S. - 111. State Univ., M.S. - Chicago State Univ., 19 years in Dist. D.A. Mach Guidance Counselor, Coach - Gymnastics. B.S. - Univ. of Minn., M.A. - Univ. of Minn. William Tracy Guidance Counselor. Senior Class Spon- sor. Junior Class Sponsor. B.S. - I.U. State Univ.. M.S. - IU. State Univ., 11 years in Dist. Connie Payne Guidance Counselor. National Honor Society. B.S. - South. 111. Univ.. M.A. - Roosevelt. 11 years in Dist. William Wesender Guidance Counselor, Testing Coordinator. B.A. - Wartburg College. M.S. - Purdue Univ., 16 years in Dist. (Far Left) Judy Bobalik escorted Ms. Sheridan to receive the prestigious powderpuff football queen's crown. (Left) Rowdy students crowded the entranceway to the Counseling Office many times throughout the year. 105 Special Services Celeste Pinckard Nurse. A.D. Prairie State. Bloom Graduate. 1 A Helen Qualls Audio - Visual Secretary, 8 years in Dist. Gloria Robertson Nurse, 23 years in Dist. Jeannie Scott Audio - Visual Director, Junior Class Sponsor, A.A. Thornton Comm. Col., B.A. Chicago State Univ. (Top) The nurses studied the craniums of their last victims. (Right) A poor student waited patiently in the nurses’ office. 106 SPECIAL SERVICES Library Staff Dorothy Clark Library Secretary, 6 years in Dist. Donald Croarkin Librarian. Fresh - Soph Golf Coach. Co-Sponsor Jr. Class. Asst. Ticket Manager. B.A. - St. Mary of the Lake, M.E.D. - Loyola Univ.. M.S. - Rosary College, 17 years in Dist. Mary Kay Pignotti Librarian - Para - Professional, Pom - Pon Squad Sponsor, Trail Spirit Pep Club” Sponsor. B.S. of Ed. Home Economics - Illinois State Univ., 1 year in Dist. (Top) Library Aides waited patiently for students to check books out of the library. (Above Left) Willie Gross searched for his favor- ite book while “loafing in the stacks.” (Left) The Library Staff worked diligently many times throughout the year. Ruth Werderich Librarian - Para - Professional. 17 years in Dist. LIBRARY STAFF 107 Fred J. Anderson Voc. Construction Trades. M. A. S. - Chicago State Joan Anderson Substitute Teacher Mary E. Anderson Office Practice. Typing II. Business Machines. B.S. - Ky. State. M.E.D. - DePaul Univ., 15 years in Dist. Maurice Arrington Advanced Biology. Gen. Science. Env. Science. 3 years in Dist. Jim Atherton Accounting. Typing I. B.A. - Parsons College. M.A. Univ. of 111., 18 years in Dist. (Above) Miss Pam Wallace grabbed hold of her “ass during the donkey basketball game. (Right) Coach Tong used the right signals during the 37-16 romp of arch - rival Bloom. Julius Baldridge College Algebra Trig., Plan- e Solid Geometry. Foundations of Math. Sophomore Basketball Coach. B.S. - East. 111. Univ.. M.A. - East. 111. Univ.. 7 years in Dist. Tony Banks Electricity Electronics. Woods. Freshman F'ball Asst. Coach. B.S. - 111. State Univ. 1 year in Dist. Kathy Beno Substitute Teacher Allen B. Body Recordkeeping. Typing. B.A. - Wiley Univ., 11 years in Dist. Linda Body Physical Education. Driver Education. B.S. - Southern Illinois. 10 years in Dist.. 1965 Bloom Graduate 108 STAFF (Left) Mrs. Robin Chapman and Mrs. Marie Robertson reminisced about the good ole’ days during the yearbook promotion assembly. (Above) Sticky Fingers Bobalik chased down the football while the seniors chased her. John Boelter Chemistry, Frosh. Biology, Advanced Biology. B.S. Ed. - Valpo. Univ., M.A.L.S. Valpo. Univ., 4 years in Dist. Cynthia Carli-Schlauch English I. English Electives. B.A. - Rutgers Univ., 4 years in Dist. Helen Bolos - D. English II, Film Analysis. B. S. - 111. State, M.A. - Governors State. 7 years in Dist., 1967 Bloom Graduate Susan L. Carr Intro, to Social Studies. Psychology, Girls’ Track Coach, Varsity Cheerleader Sponsor. B.A. - Univ. of Michigan. 5 years in Dis- trict Judy Brower Home Economics Teacher, Child Development, SJS Homemaking, Foods I., B.S. Eastern 111. Univ., 2 years in Dist. Penelope L. Chamberlain P.E. Teacher, B.A. - Baldwin - Wallace College. 16 years in Dist. Wayne A. Burkholder Pre-Algebra, Algebra AB, Algebra I, B.S. Ed. - 111. State Univ., 17 years in Dist. Robin Chapman English Electives, Humani- ties II, B.A. - Univ. of III., 1967 Bloom Graduate. 10 years in Dist. Dan Candiano Athletic Director. English Electives. Asst. Track Coach, Letter Club Sponsor, B.S. - DePaul Univ., M.S. - West. 111. Univ., M.S. - Purdue Univ., 6 years in Dist. Louis Clarizio Permanent Substitute. Freshman Football Coach. A.A. - Prairie State. B.P.E. - Purdue, 2 years in Dist. STAFF 109 Iris Cleveland Humanities II. English Elec- tives. Togetha Club Sponsor. Chairperson - Faculty Human Relations Comm.. B.A. - Univ. of Chicago. PhD in progress - Univ., of Chicago. 16 years in Dist. John Collet P.E. Teacher. Driver Ed.. Track Coach. Cross Country Coach B.S. - DePaul Univ.. M.S. - Ind. State Univ., 6 years in Dist. (Far Right) Ms. Anne Reisner showed her immense talent to a capacity crowd during the “Colour Me a Star” Talent Show. (Above) Fairy Godmother Michelle Washington searched the corners of Bloom Trail for a homecoming date for Cinderella Margolin. Nan Connors - Finigan Clothing I II, Creative Needle Arts. Housing. Foods I. B.S. In Ed. - Northern 111. Univ., M.A. - Governors State Univ. 12 years in Dist. Paul Cosenza I.E.. D.O. Work Study Pro- gram. Drafting, VICA Club Sponsor. B.S. - 111. State Univ., M.S. - Chicago State Univ.. 27 years in Dist.. 1969 Bloom Graduate, Bloom Football. Baseball. National Honor Society Julianne Cotton Home Economics Teacher. Foods I. Foods II. B.S. - Michigan State Univ.. 11 years in Dist. Janice Croom L. D. Resource Teacher. B.S. - Ill State Univ., 4 years in Dist. Mary Crowley English I. English Electives. President - B.T.H.S. Faculty Association, B.S.E.A. Chicago State Univ.. M.A. - Univ. of Chicago, 13 years in Dist. Ronald L. Daun Gifted History, U.S. History. Intro, to Social Studies. Frosh. Baseball Coach, Whiffle Ball Wiz, B.S. - Ind. Univ.. M.S. - Ind. Univ., 16 years in Dist. Patricia Dawson English I, English Electives. B.S. - Indiana Univ.. 3 years in Dist. Donald R. Deakin Sophomore English, Year- book Advisor. A.A. - Palm Beach Junior College. B.A.E. - Univ. of Florida. M.A. - Governor’s State Univ., 12 years in Dist. 110 STAFF Flora E. Ellis Special Education. Jr. Eng- lish. Personal and Family Living. M.A. - Governors State. 12 years in Dist. Ann Flowers English Electives. English II. B.A. - Lane College. 10 years in Dist. Robert J. Folsom Band Director. All Instru- mental Music (Advanced. Intermediate, and Begin- ning Bands). Marching Band. Pep Band. Musical Orchestra Director. B.A. - Roosevelt. M.A. - Northwes- tern. 16 years in Dist. Rene Franco Spanish Teacher, Spanish Club M.A. Roosevelt Univ., Dr. in Law. Havana Univ.. 15 years in Dist. Robert Frick Algebra I. Pre-Algebra. Al- gebra AB. Frosh Basketball. B.S. - Southern 111. Univ., M.S. - Southern III. Univ.. 5 years in Dist. (Far Left) Mimi Pearl (Linda Fisher) and Pearl (Nancy Esposito) had many pranks up their pants' legs for the Homecoming Talent Show. (Above) Mr. John Steele prepared himself to escort a member of the 1981 Homecoming Court. Joan Gamble P.E. Teacher. B.S. - 111. State Univ.. 9 years in Dist. JoAnn Gerencher Math Teacher. Algebra 1, Applied Math, Plane Geometry. Mathlote Spon- sor. B.S. - Southern Illinois University. 6 years in Dis- trict Johathan F. Gosse Industrial Education In- structor. Vocational Gra- phic Arts. Graphic Arts. Production Printing. B.S. - Eastern 111. Univ.. M.S. Northern 111. Univ.. 5 years in Dist. Marvin Griffin Permanent Substitute. Eng- lish. B.A. - Lewis Univ.. 1964 Bloom Graduate, 2 years in Dist. Dean Haack Social Studies. U.S. Hi story. Intro, to Social Studies. Driver’s Education. B.S. - 111. State Univ.. M.S. - 111. State Univ.. 13 years in Dist. STAFF 111 Marilyn Haynes Reading Specialist, B.A. - Purdue Univ.. M.Ed. - Natl. Col. of Ed.. 13 years in Dist. ' Marcia A. Hein Business Ed. Teacher, Shorthand I. Typing I, Typing II, B.S. - Olivet Nazarene College. 4 years in Dist. Thomas Hein Voc. Body Fender, B.S. - South 111. Univ., B.S. - Chicago City College. 6 years in Dist. Patricia Hennings-Manarin Chairperson of Clay Co- ordination, Art I. Jewelry, Ceramics. B.E.A. - Univ. of Wi8., M.S. Governors State Univ., 5 years in Dist. Myrna Hill Teacher Coordinator. Dis- tributive Education Theory. Consumer Education. Typing. DECA. Girls' Ten- nis, B.S. - Eastern 111. Univ., 5 years in Dist. Mrs. Kneeland searched her bag of tricks during lunch for something new and exciting. (A lot of teachers decided to “brown bag it when cafeteria lunches jumped 85%, going from $1.00 to $1.85) Thomas Hogan Math Teacher, Pre-Algebra, Adv. Algebra. Alg. C-Geom. A. B.S. - Northern 111. Univ., M.S. - Northern 111. Univ., 26 years in Dist. Barbara Houston Math Teacher. Algebra I. Algebra C. Pre-Algebra. B.S. - Southern Univ., M.A. - Southern Univ., 1 year in Dist. Charles Hussman P.E. Teacher. Asst. Varsity Football. B.A. - Cornell College. M.S. - Eastern 111. Univ., 21 years in Dist. Anthony Kennedy P.E. Teacher. Varsity Bas- ketball Asst., Girls Track Asst., B.S. - Quincy College. 1975 Bloom Grad., 2 years in Dist. Kathleen Kennedy-Carlborg Math Teacher, Math of Business, Statistics Pro- gramming, Algebra II, Alge- bra AB, B.A. - Univ. of Northern Colorado, 12 years in Dist. Dan Krupa English Teacher, B.S. Ed. - 111. State Univ. 5 years in Dist. 112 STAFF 1 Ralph Kwilosz Reading Specialist. Tennis Coach. B.S. - Chicago State Univ. M.S. - Chicago State Univ., 13 years in Dist. Lynn Manning Reading. English I. B.S. Northern 111. Univ.. M.S. - Purdue Univ.. 13 years in Dist. it Brian McCleish Voc. Auto Shop. B.S. - 111. State Univ. 4 years in Dist. Terri Lacy Reading Teacher. Reading II. Clinic. B.A. - Univ. of Kentucky, M.A. - Univ. of Kentucky, A.B.D. - Purdue Univ., 1965 Bloom Grad.. 3 years in Dist. Frima Margolin Science Teacher. Adv. Biology, Gen. Science, Frosh. Biology. Co-Sponsor Student Council, B.S. - 111. Institute of Technology. M.A. - Univ. of Chicago. 20 years in Dist. Donald McClellan Algebra AB. Geometry BC. Col. Alg. Trig.. Calculus. B.A. - Northeastern 111. Univ.. M.A. - Purdue Univ.. 13 years in Dist. Hassan Ladjevardy Physics, Advanced Chem.. Chem.. B.A. KSIC. M.S. - Northeastern 111. Univ.. 7 years in Dist. Pete McGuire Social Studies. Black Amer- ican History, U.S. History, Sociology. Varsity Basket- ball, Girls' Softball Coach. B.A. - Regis College, M.A. - Governors State University. 12 years in Dist. Lawrence Loven EH History. Math. U.S. History, Varsity Men’s and Women's Swim Coach. B.S. - Northwestern Iowa. M.S. - Chicago State Univ., 4 years in Dist. Mike Mecozzi LD Resource. Math. Eng- lish, Head Sophomore Foot- ball. Freshmen Wrestling. B.A. - Eastern 111. Univ., M.S. Ed. - Eastern 111. Univ., 4 years in Dist. Handa Z. Mallis Substitute Teacher. M.A. - Univ. of Chicago. 12 years in Dist. John Moldenhauer Metal Teacher. Frosh. Me- tals, Gen. Metals. Adv. Metals. Dir. of Dramatic Activities, Dir. of Technical Theatre. Scene Shop Direc- tor. B.S. 111. State Univ.. 5 years in Dist. STAFF 113 Karen Willkie Moldenhauer English II, Speech Commun- ication. English Electives. Director of Forensics, N.F.L. Sponsor. Dir. of Children's Road Show. B.S. — 111. State Univ., 3 years in Dist. Frances Parks H.E.R.O. Coordinator. Adult Living. H.E.R.O. Club, Y.E.T.P. Counselor. B.S. - Tennessee State Univ.. 13 years in Dist. Jon Pounds Imperial Art Commander. Sponsor of Botticelli Len Motta Science Teacher, Biology I, Biology II. Physiology I, Head Varsity Baseball Coach. Asst. Varsity Foot- ball Coach. B.S. — Illinois State Univ.. 9 years in Dist. Robert Nardella Business Education. Data Processing. Business Law. B.S. — 111. State Univ.. M.S. — Northern 111. Univ., 17 years in Dist. Larry O. Osborne Mathematics Teacher, Foundations of Math. Pre- Algebra. Algebra AB. B.A. - Lincoln Christian College. B.A. - Greenville College. M.Ed. - Northeastern Ok- lahoma State Univ.. 1 year in Dist. Lamont E. Parker Employment Coordinator of Y.E.T.P.. Job Seeking Skills . B.S. Sociology - Westmar College of LeMars. Ia.. M.A. Secondary School of Counseling - Governors State Univ. 1967 Bloom Graduate. 4 years in Dist. Eliana H. Pelaez Dr. in Education. Spanish I, II. Ill, IV, V, Sponsor of Spanish Club, Dr. in Ed. - Univ. of Havana, Havana. Cuba; B.A. - Ind. State Univ., M.S. - Ind. State Univ., 16 yrs. in Dist. Barry Quigg Special Education Teacher, Eng. - 12. Soc. St. - 9. Am. Citz. -11, Daily Living - 10, English - 9. B.S. - Missouri Valley College. M. S. - Indiana State Univ., 4 yrs. in Dist. Rich Perna Lord Richard III, Drawing. Photography. Art I, M.A. - Northern 111. Univ.. B.A. - Millikin Univ., 8 yrs. in Dist. Barbara Place French and Spanish Teacher, Foreign Language Club Sponsor. Associates Degree - Grand Rapids J.C.. B.S. - Central Michigan Univ., Translator's Cer- tificate - Marygrove College. Detroit; M.A. - Michigan State Univ., 1 year in Dist. Sandra Platt Physiology, Biology. B.A. - Purdue Univ., M.S. - Purdue Univ.. 6 years in Dist. (Above) Mrs. Cheryl Wilson tried to control the kiddies during P.E. 114 STAFF Anne Reisner Vocal Music Instructor. Freshmen Choirs. Chorale. Girls' Ensemble. In Ovation Choir. B. A. - Smith College. M.M. - Univ. of Michigan. 3 years in Dist. Marie Garzelloni-Robertson U.S. History. Economics. History the Non-Western, Soph. Cheerleading Sponsor. Vice-Pres. Faculty Associa- tion, B.S.E. - Northern 111. Univ., 1967 Bloom Graduate. 11 years in Dist. Gail Robinson Typing I. Personal Typing. Business Law. Freshmen Class Sponsor. B.S. - 111. State Univ.. 3 years in Dist. Sylvia Robinson English Teacher. English I. Electives. B.A. - Chicago State Univ., 3 years in Dist. Don Roux Drivers' Ed. Teacher. B.A. - 111. Univ.. M.E. - 111. Univ. Wayne Sansone Woods. B.J. - Mankato State Univ.. 4 years in Dist. Lucille Shanahan Able English. English II. Humanities I. National Honor Society Sponsor. Literary Magazine Sponsor. Forensics Coach, B.A. - Rosary College. M.A. - New York Univ.. 4 years in Dist. Bernadette Simcoe Special Education. Soph. English, English 10. English 11, B.S. - 111. State Univ., 2 years in Dist. Walter Simpson O.A.P. Joseph Skowronski P.E. Teacher, Drivers’ Ed. Instructor, Sports Coordina- tor. Head Volleyball Coach. Soph. Track Coach. B.S. - Univer. of 111., 1972 Bloom Graduate. 6 years in Dist. (Above) Mr. Joe Skowronski assisted Karla Walker in leading the respective classes in a cheer during the Homecoming Pep Assembly. John Steele Science Teacher. Physiol- ogy. Biology, Freshmen Biology. B. Ed. - Chicago State Univ.. M.S. - Chicago State Univ.. 16 years in Dist. James Stevens English Electives. M.A. - Univ. of Chicago. 26 years in Dist. STAFF 115 Lucille Stubbs Mathematics. Learning Dis- abilities. B.S. - Rush College. M.A. - Governors State Thomas Tong English II. English Elec- tives. Head Varsity Football Coach. Asst. Wrestling Coach, Co-Sponsor Student Council. B.A. - Concordia Teachers College. 4 years in Dist. Janet Uherka Biology I. Biology II. B.S. - Purdue Univ., M.A. - Gover- nors State Univ. (Below) Mr. Len Hickman prepared lunch during the banquet given by the administrators for the clerical and custodial staff before Thanksgiving. John Sullivan U.S. History. History of Non - Western World, Intro, to Social Studies, Outdoor Ad- venture Club. B.8. - Loyola Univ. M.A. - Loyola Univ. 13 years in Dist. Ernest Turner P.E.. Driver’s Ed. B.S. - Midland College. 12 years in Dist. Nancy Uhll Typing I. Accounting. B.S. - Southern 111. Univ. Bette Vallone English, Beginning Jour- nalism, Advanced Jour- nalism. Express” Faculty Advisor, A.A. - Thornton Comm. College. B.A. - Gover- nors State Univ., 13 years in Dist. Robert Volk Voc. Small Eng.. Freshman Power Mech. Pat Walker-Williams COPE. Sophomore Class Sponsor. Pom Pon Co- Sponsor, B.A. - Univ. of Mich.. M.A. - Wayne State Univ. 116 STAFF In Memory ... BARBARA CA ST A GNO' WALKER Mrs. Castagno'Walker was the advisor for the Bloom Trail newspaper. The “B. T. Express”. She served as moderator of the newspaper since the opening ot Bloom Trail in 1976. She was a ten year veteran of District 206. A commemorative scholarship and award for an outstanding journalism student has been set up in her honor. Carolyn Wilson U.S. History. History of the Western World, Intro, to Social Studies. B.S. - Gram- bling State Univ., M.A.T. - Grambling State Univ., 10 years in Dist. Cheryl Wilson Permanent Substitute Verna Leona Watson Remodial English Teacher. Freshmen English. Senior English. Faculty Association Membership Committee. B.S. - Illinois State Univ., M.S. - Indiana Univ., 16 years in Dist. Eugene A. Wickham Science Teacher. Earth Science. General Science. Judo Coach, B.A. - Southern Illinois Univ. Karen Wolfe Special Ed. Teacher. Math. Science. Typing. B.S. Eastern 111. Univ.. 3 years in Dist. Kathie Weishaar Office Education Coordina- tor, O.E.A. Theory, Shorth- and I. Shorthand II. O.E.A. Sponsor. B.A. - Governors State Univ., 1974 Bloom Grad.. 4 years in Dist. Emily M. Willis English Electives. Black Theatre. Afro Club Sponsor. Dance Discovery Spon., Black Theatre Arts Direc- tor. B.S. - Tenn. State Univ., M.A. - Governors State Univ., 14 years in Dist. Greg Zipprich Graphic Arts. Gen Graphic Arts, Fresh. Graphic Arts. Woods. B.S. - Univ. of 111., M.S. - Chicago State Univ., 4 years in Dist. STAFF 117 Secretaries and Para Pros Ruth Anderson English Para Pro Marlene Appleberry Attendance Office Molly Black Remedial Education Judy Bobalik Athletic Office Sue Condon Asst. Principal's Office Linda Fisher Production Center Joann Garcia Occupational Ed. Office Kay Hawes Office 100 Karen Heil Bookstore (Left) Many fall days were brightened by the morning sun. 118 STAFF Marge Montgomery Library Office Lorraine Murphy Registrar Betty Niquette Business Para Pro Carolyn Qunell Switchboard Brenda Rach Math Science Para Pro Loretta Robinson Lisa Sanetta Registrar's Office Office 100 Gloria Simpson Math Para Pro Luanne Thurmond Attendance Office Dorothy Wagner Deans' Office Gloria Watson Marjorie Whaley English Office Principal's Office (Right) Mrs. Karen Heil. Mrs. Joann Garcia, and Mrs. Kay Hawes prepared a table of goodies for the administrators on Bosses' Day. STAFF 119 Security Guards CAFETERIA MAINTENANCE 121 Cafeteria Workers Maintenance (Front Row) Shirley Hoir. Loretta Schweiger, Patricia Pate. Theresa Sebastion, Cyrelia Cripe (Back Row) Beverly Anderson. Josephine Boyd. Shirley Lenski, Joyce Oodzinski. Mavis Seekamo, Audrey April, Henrietta Codine, Mary Bieiswski Don Montgomery, William Alexander, Ray Capecci, Ray Siebert, Jamos Webb, Angelo April, Raymond Picot, Ray Lennertz. (Front Row) Jerry Fares, James Coleman, Jim Fisher (Middle Row) A1 Fares, Tony Zych, Danny Corradetti, Chuck Buonadonna, Frank Vasek (Back Row) Jose Manriquez, Edgar Powell, A With brittle A nc.i snow, An an tv hft c, RansWke my scream • and lovelv trees. . A silver flood, Iebbles scarce red, A fy crystal'trees been shattered. Robin Winder Velde (TOP) Superstar Laurie Betz and Irma Mrs. Roper Gonzalez were caught loafing during Hollywood Day. (ABOVE) Loud mouth Seniors showed their spirit during the Homecoming Pep Assembly. (ABOVE) 1981 Homecoming Queen Susan Neugebauer posed with her bouquet of roses during the Homecoming Dance. Features Homecoming Spirit Assemblies During the Homecoming week, the Student Council sponsored two pep assemblies. A Western Homecoming Preview and the annual Homecoming Pep Assembly were held. The Western Homecoming Preview was a new idea initiated by the Student Council. The Preview was held in the field house and was an informative assembly. Emcee Michelle Washington announced the events and dress-up days for the week. Also, the skit Cinderella was performed to the roars of the crowd. The climax of the First Preview was the announcement of the Homecoming Court. This successful assembly preceded the annual Pep Assembly. The Annual Homecoming Pep Assembly included many high notes. One hieh note was the sale of blue and gold helium balloons by the Student Council. Another high note was a performance by the Pom Pon Boys. They did their precise routine to the music Boogie Woogie Bugle Boys . Students and faculty throughly enjoyed the Boys routine. Master of Ceremonies was Karla Walker who introduced the band, the Blazettes, the Cheer- leaders, and the Homecoming Court. Mr. Joe Skowronski ran the spirit contest which the Class of 1982 won. The Class of 84 came in a close second. These two assemblies were thoroughly enjoyed by all. (RIGHT) The students showed their school spirit by buying Blazer balloons before the Homecoming Pep Assembly. (BELOW] Michelle Washington, Nancy Esposito, Lisa Ogibovic and Frima Margolin showed Trail students their version of Cinderella . (BELOW RIGHT) Michelle Washington consoled dateless Mrs. Margolin before the Homecoming Dance. 124 HOMECOMING (LEFT) Michelle Washington searched the audience high and low and discovered Juan Nunez as a date for Mrs. Margolin. (BELOW) Dave Perry and Emily Willis showed off the latest in Homecoming apparel. (BOTTOM LEFT) The cafeteria workers got into the act on Hollywood Day. (BOTTOM RIGHT) Toni Kidwell brought back some memories of the 60's with this mini-mini skirt. (BELOW) Toni Kidwell searched for an opening to pass, while Peggy Jackson guarded her against the vicious teachers in the Powderpuff Football Game. (RIGHT) The seniors engulfed Miss Chamberlain during the 6-0 defeat of the faculty. (BOTTOM) Martin Utermark, Ken Elkern, and Ramon Nunez showed their antics as the Pom-Pon Boys . On Tuesday, October 20, a big show went down into the history books. The Senior Women defeated the Faculty Women 6-0 in a vicious game of football. Over 500 students and faculty members witnessed this game of the century . On this sunny, fall afternoon, the faculty prepared their last minute plays before taking the field. As Mr. Rich Calloway, referee, blew his whistle, the game began. The seniors went out storming and took an early lead. Although the seniors won, the majority of the game was controlled by faculty. Although the faculty was defeated, their cheerleaders showed great energy and spirit. The cheerleaders included Mr. Len Hickman, Mr. Ron Ray, Mr. Jim Jankus, Mr. Dave Sheridan, Mr. Fred Anderson, and Mr. Dan Candiano. Their acrobatic maneuvers went unchallenged. Cheerleaders for the Seniors included the football team, but the band stole the show with their Pom-Pon Boys . The Pom-Pon Boys made their debut with the help of their dedicated coach Mama Marie Robertson . Not only did Mrs. Robertson choreograph the squads routines, but also helped them to become a successful entertainment group at Trail. The coronation of the Powderpuff Queen was an added attraction. Ms. Sheridan ran away with not only the honors, but also the football. As the game ended, the Seniors had defeated an exhausted faculty team, the field was covered with confetti, and the faculty walked away with the idea We'll kill'em next year! I Powderpuff Seniors Defeated Vicious Faculty 6-0 (LEFT) We're number 1 was the slogan of the Senior Women after their win over the faculty. (BELOW) This pyramid was one of the many acrobatic maneuvers presented by the faculty cheerleaders. (BELOW LEFT) Steve Martin crowned Mister (using the term loosely) Sheridan as the first Powderpuff Football Queen. Colour Me a Star Brought Out Best in Trail Talent (TOP) Minnie Pearl (Linda Fisher) and Pearl (Nancy Esposito) introduced each act at the talent show, adding their own comedy to the introductions. (ABOVE) Mr. McGee displayed his talent by singing to the audience. (ABOVE RIGHT) Lia Jefferson and Shawn White showed their dancing ability with a contemporary routine. (RIGHT) Tom Gurney again stole the show with his tremendous talent; he sang a number of popular tunes. 128 HOMECOMING (ABOVE LEFT) Michelle Washington and Rodney Parker performed a skit called No Charge . (LEFT) Karla Walker, Kim Walker, and Monica Washington made a wonderful trio as they sang You'll Never Know . (ABOVE) Mr. Fred Anderson performed a song that he wrote. (BOTTOM LEFT) Dezatah showed a lot of talent by performing two songs with Eric Sherman as the lead singer. Colour Me A Star Homecom- ing Talent Show was very successful. As performers added last minute touches to their acts, crowds poured into the auditorium for the opening by Donna DeLaRosa. Master of ceremonies, Tom Gurney, introduced the many acts. Acts included comedy, dancing, and singing. The comedy act of Minnie Pearl and Pearl was not only worth laughing at, but it was put together very well. They introduced eacn act and added a little comedy to each introduction. Mr. Fred Anderson, Ms. Anne Reisner, and Mr. William McGee were the three staff members who performed at the show. They all sang songs to demonstrate their remark- able talent. Tom Gurney again stole the show with his amazing talent. He sang a number of songs along with being Master of Ceremonies. Many other young people per- formed — all of which were excellent displays of talent. Then, the Homecoming Court was presented by Donna DeLaRosa. This introduced the audience to each of the girls and told a little about each of them. The talent show was very success- ful and everyone is looking forward to next year's show. The largest parade in the history of Bloom Trail was presented on Friday, October 23, 1981. Even though the temperatures dipped below freezing, everyone enjoyed themselves. To start tradition, clubs and other organizations secretly hid their floats in area businesses and homes until the evening of the parade. Students were then assured that their artistic work would be one of a kind. Some clubs used spies to “find the competition”. This show which took place before the varsity football game began with the presentation of the 1980 Homecoming Queen, Joan Wright, and the 1981 Homecoming Court. As the court watched, the participants paraded along. The parade participants included the Clerical Staff, National Honor Society, the band, and over twenty five other floats. During halftime of the varsity game, the winners were announced. They included the Student Council, Journalism, the band, and the So- phomore Class. A special mention was given to the N.H.S. for their work. At the end of the parade, those who weren't frozen were tired and chilled. (TOP LEFT) The Afro Club drove their float through the parade displaying signs of peace for the world. (TOP RIGHTS D.E.C.A. decorated a car with many colorful streamers, reminding everyone of this year's Homecoming theme. (ABOVE RIGHT) Lee Emroll, Todd Langbartels, Martin Utermark, and Roy Jimenez performed on the band's float telling the Blazers to beat the Cardinals. (RIGHT) These girls threw bubble gum to the people in the stands - they were on the O.E.A. truck. 130 HOMECOMING Parade Sends Chills Through the Crowd (TOP) The Senior Class really followed theme with the car they decorated. (ABOVE LEFT) Latonia McQuitter and two children rode on the Student Council Float. (ABOVE) The French and Spanish Clubs got together and designed a banner asking everyone to color their world with a foreign language. (LEFT) The Blazettes showed off their new name and their new outfits for 1981-82. HOMECOMING 131 Breakfast and Olympics Made Up for Blazer Loss (TOP) B.T. Cheerleaders cheered as the Blazers took the field. (ABOVE) Blazers committed Cardinal Sin with their loss to Eisenhower. (ABOVE RIGHT) Connie Signorelli played Suzie Homemaker during the Blazer Booster Pancake Breakfast. (RIGHT) Gail Cook passed the orange during the Wacky World Olympics . 132 HOMECOMING On Saturday morning, October 24, 1981 many things were happening at Bloom Trail. These things included the Wacky World Olympics'', the Blazer Booster Pancake Breakfast, and the decorating for the Homecoming Dance. The Wacky World Olympics began at noon. Students from the four classes went neck - in - neck in many grueling events. The events included a mile run, pie toss, egg toss, o jnge pass, and the three legged race. The Seniors again showed their superiority with the Juniors coming in second place. The Sophomores and Freshmen came in third and fourth respectively. Everyone enjoyed the crazy events which eventually got out of hand. The Blazer Boosters sponsored a pancake breakfast for parents, students, and teachers. Many students enjoyed helping the Boosters. Many people also enjoyed eating the pancakes. The Student Council decorated the Cafeteria Ballroom to enhance its drab appearance. They succeeded and did a very good job at creating a colorful world filled with Blazer balloons. These events helped to promote a successful homecoming week. (TOP) Michelle Washington hung raindrops before the Homecoming Dance. (ABOVE) Jerry Wellman and Sharon Procunier waited for the signal to start the three-legged race. (LEFT) Irma Mary Kay Gonzalez overdid her make-up before coming to school. HOMECOMING 133 The end to a magnificent week was the Homecoming Dance “Colour My World in the Bloom Trail Cafeteria Ballroom. This dance, on October 24, 1981, began at 7:30 p.m. and ended at 11:30 p.m. Over 200 homecoming goers enjoyed the music of not only “Bitter Lemon but also the sensational Tom Gurney. Both played a variety of music to which everyone could dance. After dancing, couples en- joyed pastries and punch. Before the coronation, Mr. Tom Tong and Mrs. Frima Margolin were presented with gifts from the Student Council. During the crowning, Joan Wright and Bob Pluskota presented flowers to the court. Joan announced Sue Neugebauer as the 1981 queen to the satisfaction of her court, Kim McCarter, Doreen Wells, Kim Walker, Toni Kidwell, Monica Wa- shington, Karla Walker, Stacy Fason, and Sharon Procunier. While Joan crowned Ms. Neugebauer, the three junior attendants Joey DeLaRosa, Heather Stewart, and Barbie McCarter presented her with red roses. This was a story book ending to the 1981 Homecoming Festivities. 134 HOMECOMING (TOP LEFT) Stacy Johnson and Tim Herr swayed to the music. (TOP RIGHT) Sue Neugebauer and her date danced to the Queen's dance. (ABOVE) The 1981 Homecoming Queen, Sue Neugebauer, was surrounded by her court and their dates. Neugebauer Colours Our World (LEFT) Reigning Homecoming Queen, Joan Wright, coronated Sue Neugebauer as the 1981 Homecoming Queen. (BOTTOM LEFT) Marla Korpi and Marty Mulkey sampled the punch. (BELOW) Shedrick Tolbert and Kim Walker boogied to the beat. 4 4 The OmtM Intlde fdHenjii FmIutm On the in� «d ™r SSSr 5“ Student aids J-,) l. jj cut due to zz’S ... vr. violations svvar 5 feSwaE? Express Trail's National Honor Society announces officers for 1981-82 «ggaagsa Sr=SSS25 named new 1981-82 Drum Majors £rH=£.HS5 Srjgasy.arsr S25SSS5 Ss SSsS-grrj = Matt Chapleau is memorialized by Trail jgS HSajs Express Trail concession stand located for convenience SSSr : Student Council tells Homecoming week plans ■—nu' .i ; wee pians IH1I l||j§| tepl ss--1353 ssgs «SW sssss si |psp£|j ssr-gsSs ssSsStisSS SKtHksSE SS££i£ 5==S=™ : On Ih mtid .. On the inside FwlwM l e i atoew Trs n+n Sc ooi Express November 20. I SHI issue 5 Volume 6 G.R.S. Committee makes credit change Administrators give luncheon for clerical and custodial staff mm imm nin ip Student and parent help mandatory for Post Prom 'Twwff.Mi. SrSisr. Si sisRrS Gifted program .Uirugry sponsors two ' ' 5-week courses rriirrrsr 8 oom trterughStnoel Express December 4 mi Issue 6 Volume 6 DECA holds induction; ambassadors announced SSlflSSHl rrrr :_ r -• rs tv aSS gaS Sr rt rjr._____________________ !r=:r H B.T. students participate ri in 4th writers workshop : 3sS-Hr -. i r.csrvsrr: nr- -—------ jrvsnsrsvs: 136 EXPRESS Express Express ss October 16. 198I Homecoming week starts Mon.; Seniors, vote for queen today SEPSaSs Express October JO, 1M issue 4 Volume 6 Neugebauer reigns as Queen mF ;-D—S S=s “' -■..rn-r: eessssrr; DECA, OEA list officers; Both to sell class rings ___ ==S§!s SS� � � � � [gpA s=aS5- ITJ iiiEssss Fa Concert presented by Music Department —FErETS. ausSrssss Freshman class elects 1981-82 class officers sjsijpyj s— Express ‘Godspeir chosen as Bloom Trail musical i-c-fflfcji Choirs' Holiday Concert December 17at 7:30 p. m. 53S pg‘ S ===. S £eS£ John Jacob Visjts B.T._ rSr™ Student Council Junior Highs.conduct workshop ESsjSMre; 5SS5SS: =£==3=?- B.T. counselor visits air force,ex-students “ jruiss.'r-s. =5™ SS S=E£ Express January Z2 1982 Issues Volume 6 Mr. Robert Folsom to leave music for math H« Math —- • — - Ooodbyo Muwc Perry chosen EEEEE as the D A .R. award winner M1� Tickets on sale; BT Turnabout in Harvey EXPRESS 137 4 4 Cutey Pies Show Their Baby Faces 138 1� Laurie Betz, 2. Cheryl Jaeger, 3. Irma Gonzalez, 4. Patty Wells, 9. Deanna Mugfor, 10. Tammi Mugfor, 11. Antoinette Trella, Pelaez, 5. Rene Hasier, 6. Gail Cook, 7. Kelly Cripe, 8. Doreen 12. Sharon Weems, 13. Frank Judd, 14. Cheryl Martin 1. Rolando Sanchez, 2. Nancy Medrano, 3. Donna DeLaRosa, 4. Lisa Gann, 5. Julie Medrano, 6. Cindy Gerald, 7. Debbie Garbacz, 8. Beth Kosteroski, 9. Janet Celmer, 10. Jackie St. Jacques, 11. Ricky 139 Betz, 12. Paula Snider, 13. Julie DiGuilio, 14. Roxanne Elliot 140 1 Eliana Pelaez, 2. Emily Willis, 3. Don McClellan, 4. Don 15. Bill Tracy, 16. Linda Body, 17. Connie Payne, 18. Helen Norton, Croarkin, 5. Nancy Finigan, 6. Bette Vallone, 7. Gail Robinson, 8. 19. Valerie Stein, 20. Myrna Hill, 21. Robert Nardella, 22. Joan Gloria Robertson, 9. Robin Chapman, 10. John Sullivan, 11. Julie Gamble, 23. Carla Hay Cotton, 12. Manly Tory, 13. Lucille Shanahan, 14. Iris Cleveland, 1. Bill Shoemake, 2. Corinne Cripe, 3. Suzanne Neese, 4. Bill Bennett, 15. Maria Sanchez, 16. Paula Gibes, 17. Bob Tucker, 18. 141 Ruminski, 5. Doreen Bennett, 6. Tammy Westmoreland, 7. Dave Gail Sulski, 19. Sue Neugebauer, 20. Beth Butkus, 21. Toni Kidwell, Perry, 8. Felicia Cole, 9. Rennie Paolini, 10. Mike Pat Addyman, 22. Regina Blankenship, 23. Dan O'Donnell 11. Kim Garbacz, 12. Larry Hampton, 13. Laura Etienne, 14. Yolanda Mama Garz Initiated Pom Pon Boys (TOP) The Pom Pon Boys boogied to the beat of the Boogie Woogie Bugle Boys . (ABOVE) Martin Utermark displayed poise and grace while doing his pom pon routine. (ABOVE RIGHT) Mark Collantes, Todd Langbartels, and Roy Jimenez shook their groove things . (RIGHT) Practice makes perfect was not one of the Pom Pon Boys' mottos. 142 POM PON BOYS With Homecoming only a week away, a few beautiful, brave, band beasts dropped their pants and put on skirts, exposing their hairy legs. They joined ranks to form the first all male pom pon squad in Bloom Trail's history. Coached by Marie Mom” Robertson, these eight menacingly, macho men performed at the Powder- puff Football Came and the Homecoming Pep Assembly. Todd Langbartels, Ramon Nunez, Martin Utermark, Roy Jiminez, Dan O'Donnell, Jimmy Fuentes, Mark Collantes, and Ken Elkern were the crazy characters who made up the squad. They had a lot of fun being Pom Pon Boys and they hope that this will become a senior tradition. POM PON BOYS 143 (TOP) Excitement and fun were two major words as the pom pon boys made their debut. (LEFT) Todd Langbartels used all of his strength to kick as high as he could. (ABOVE) The grand finale after the performance was a pyramid (?). Potpourri (RIGHT) These girls didn't know what to say when the photographer asked to take their picture. (BELOW) Cindy Douglas tried to do her work while John Davidson tried to copy it. (BELOW RIGHT) As you can see, this class didn't mind being photographed. 144 POTPOURRI (LEFT) These students conversed to pass the time while waiting for their rides. (BELOW) Tracy Demith made a pit stop before going to her next class. (BOTTOM LEFT) After dragging around his cast all day, Phil Kraft attempts to elevate his foot with a Bloom Trail Blazer helium balloon. (BOTTOM RIGHT) English Electives cannot only be informative, it can also be fun. (BELOW) The surgeon general had determined that Blazettes were bad for the health of old men. (RIGHT) The football managers got to be ' 'cheerleaders for a day at the East Moline game. (BOTTOM LEFT) Toni Kidwell and Monica DeLaRosa gave aid to Leon Kotecki during a football game. (BOTTOM RIGHT) Coach Hussman and Art Draves watched defense do their stuff. (LEFT) Michelle Brennan and Sharon Procunier waited in line to get their lunches. (BELOW LEFT) Bill Ruminski looked at negatives for the Express . (BELOW) This class posed enthusiastically for the photographer. reams- 90- tateairrs that come into my mind, s chat arc precious lly one who kno ___________________is a rfyoyous, And some make me cry, Bur all of '‘mytdrcams tarc mine to keep. (Top) The flashy Blazettes showed off their Broadway smiles many times throughout the year. (Above) Ms. Anne Reisner directed the many sections of her Concert Choir STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS (Front Row) Steve Martin (Second Row) Sherri Davidson, Mrs. Frima Margolin, Shari Smith (Third Row) Irma Gonzalez, Monica DeLaRosa (Fourth Row) Donna DeLaRosa, Karla Walker, Michele Washington (Back Row) Dave Perry Clubs Afro Club (Front Row) Mrs. Emily Willis. Sammie Hayslett. Steve Martin, Michelle Washington, Darryl Walker. Lia Jefferson, Tina Barnes, Shawn White. Yolanda Bennett, Stacy Fason. Luke Boyd (Second Row) Hope White. Larry McGhee. Robyn Mixon, Demetrice Davis. Carolina Robinson, Sandra Wortham, Cindy Horton. Joyce Owten. Stephanie Vaughn. Ciesta Keys. Juanita Range. Gwen Hoskins. ESzy Smith. Tina MiHer. Eizabeth Williams. Renee Morrow. Savee Jackson (Third Row) Dorothy Wade. Marcia Powers. Larnaris Rodcliffe. Josetta Small. Maurisa Stone, Deneane Williams, Mitchel McGregor, Harriett Lloyd. Sharon Weems. Joyce Neal. Melvin Mason, Shelia McFarland. Doreen WeHs, Denise Washington, Delores House. Jerome Hoskins (Fourth Row) Leonard Vance, Keysha Singleton. Joletta Gordon. Joanna McQuitter. Phoebe Jackson. Karen Little. Dennette Bradford. Thomas Peebles, Owennette Whitaker, Jeff Kerney. Ginger Coburne, Paula Blakemore. Monica Washington. Mia Wiley. Shellrita Jenkins. Latonia McQuitter (Back Row) Milo Patterson, Tim Willis. Kwayne Jennings. Anthony Bailey. David Wiliams, Jesse Sherman, Wendy Gordon, James Irons. Tony Nelson. Belinda Gordon, Daryl Wade. Craig Glasper, Shedrick Tolbert, John Lockett. Eric Chatman The Afro Club served as a cultural enrichment program for its members. Members participated in various activities designed toward that aspect. Field trips were taken per- iodically throughout the year to museums, theatres, and restaurants. (Right) Treasurer Latonia McQuitter had visions of money during an Afro Club meeting. (Far Right) Donnell Wayne listened attentively to the speaker at an Afro Club Committee meeting. 150 AFRO CLUB Bloom Trail Concert Band FLUTES Joyce Farkas Kathy Freeman Brenda Garner Robin Goldberg Alice Haines Karen Neese Ann Niven Julie Pomeroy Cheryl Poppo Teresa Sheridan Ann Turnland Dawn Wilson OBOE Heather Guigie Bb CLARINETS Kathy Baker Carmela Buggemi Al Cobbin Shelly Hawes Mary Jasinski Stephanie Johnson Barbara Montgomery Dawn Pettit Michelle Stokes Joyce Willig Chris Zelek ALTO CLARINET Adeia Gonzolez BASS CLARINET Bernadette Concannon Chris Goluszka ALTO SAXOPHONES Scott Adams Carey Goldberg Kim McCarter Gerald Pyke Lisa Townsend Dan Weigand TENOR SAXOPHONES Calvin Coley Mike Murray BARITONE SAXOPHONES Joe Battista Mike Edwards CORNETS Tom Baker Liz CanaS Wayne Clow Frank Comeiller Bill Dempsey Martha Diaz Helena Diaz Chris Garcia Heidi Heil Gail Mayton Bob Oswald Irene Pavlick Cary Placek Ben Shirley Rich Thompson Steve Weigand Pam Williams TROMBONES Steve Johnson Mike Paoilela Kyle Parker Dave Shaffer BARITONES Rich Goluszka Terry Grant Tammy Schreiber BASSES Ernest Burr Anthony Cheeks Jerome Woodard PERCUSSION Dan Coy Louie Dietz Brian Dubridge John Dworak Ken Franklin Johnny Fuentes Brian Glenn Jamie Krembs Ed McGrady BELLS Belinda Gordon BAND 151 All That Jazz (Front Row) Martin Utermark. Joel Watson. Lee Emrol. Mark CoMantes. Garner. Roy Jimenez, Rus Oestmann. Matt Titus, Benny Lopez, Todd Terri Paris. Tom Oswald. Clara Smith (Back Row) Margaret Pettice, Becky Langbartels. Tim Herr. Dan O'Donnell. Tony Davis. Dan Kunkes. Jenny Heldt. (Above) Margaret Pettice and Becky Garner used their musical talent to enhance the Jazz Band. (Above) Martin Utermark read music while practicing for the 1982 Band Contest. (Above) Mark Collantes was not only a wonderful Pom Pon Boy, but was also a good sax player. 152 BAND Bloom Trail Marching Blazers Faye Ball Patty Becker Mary Bock Kathy Brooks Mark Collantes Roseane Collester Tony Davis Ed Edwards Ken Elkern Lee Emroll Rich Fisher Sue Fisher Jimmy Fuentes Ralph Gazzillo Kelly Gillispie Liz Gomez Irma Gonzalez Dawn Haila Lisa Harrell Darrin Hathaway Tim Herr Carol Heistand Sue Hunt Roy Jimenez Sue Kieper Jim Kloss Dan Kunkes Todd Langbartels Benito Lopez Kim Martin Lori Milam David Miller Ken Muehring Cathy Murphy Mike Navratil Tim Odom Dan O'Donnell Lori O'Donnel Rus Oestmann Lisa Ogibovic Tom Oswald Carol Pacula Teresa Paris Lori Parkison Ken Peterson Margaret Pettice Laurie Pitlock Renee Renzetti Laura Sedlacek Clara Smith Mark Springer Laura Stege Sue Teller Matt Titus Martin Utermark Scott Veit Dave Venturela Joel Watson Monica Williams FLAG CORPS Pam Elkern Renay Kilgore Karen Lucko Mike Lucko BAND 153 Symphonic Band FLUTES Lisa Ogibovic HORNS Kathy Brooks Teresa Paris Roseane Collester Irma Gonzalez Clara Smith Tim Odom Liz Gomez Mark Springer Carol Pacula Dawn Haila Laura Stege Sue Kieper BASS CLARINETS Renee Renzetti Faye Ball TROMBONES Monica Williams Laura Sedlacek Ken Elkern Ken Muehring OBOES ALTO SAXOPHONES Rus Oestmann Lisa Harrell Darrin Hathaway Kim Martin Lori O'Donnell BARITONES Laurie Pitlock Joel Watson Roy Jimenez Ken Peterson BASSOON TENOR SAXOPHONES Lori Parkison Martin Utermark BASSES Eb CLARINET Dave Venturella Don Doyle Ed Edwards Lori Milam BARITONE SAXOPHONE Ralph Gazzillo Bb CLARINETS Tom Oswald Todd Langbartels Patty Becker CORONETS PERCUSSION Mark Collantes Mary Bock Rich Fisher Lee EmroH Tony Davis Sue Fisher Jimmy Fuentes Kelly Gillispie Benny Lopez Carol Hiestand Jenny Heldt Jm Kloss Sue Hunt Tim Herr Morgaret Pettice Al Joiner Dan Kunkes Scott Veit Dave Miller Mike Navratil Dan O'Donnell Bowling Club (Front Row) Merl© Davis. Mike Llorca, Terry Smith. Patti Kreidler. Kathy Jennings. Patty Peleaz (Second Row) Tom Ehringer. Aido Apponi, Brian Davis. Dave Hodson, Ann Niven, Mark Wagner (Third Row) Keith Hall, Jerry Fuentes, Kim McCarter. Jimmy Fuentes. Mike Smith (Fourth Row) Daryl Gunter. Anne Szymans- ki. Lupito Perez. Traci Wills, Shari Smith, Stacy Johnson, Stan Wiater (Fifth Row) Greg Bell. Laurie Pitlock. Gildo Garza. Paul Rather, Craig Weiser (Back Row) John Carrosco. Dale Biela. Debbie Arnold. Louis Brzowski Our High Rollers Do It In the Alley (Front Row) John Fuentes. George Sons. Chris Jarrells, John Rodriguez, Dave Edwards (Second Row) Chuck Sons. Carol Hiestand. Becky Garner. Patti Becker. Ray Sandifer (Third Row) Pam Elkern. Ed Rivera. Jim Llorca. Augie Gonzalez. Bill Lawless. Mike Todich (Fourth Row) Martin Utermark, Margaret Pettice. Ken Muehr- rng. Dennis Bovara. John Janota (Back Row) Bettina Triezenberg, Bob Grivetti. Dennis Sowka. Rick Howell (Above) Becky Garner. Pam Ekern. Carol Hiestand. and Patti Becker decided that since they couldn't score with their bowling balls, they would try to score with their legs BOWLING 155 Kiddie Graduation Highlights Child Development (Above) Robert McCullough and his mom were all smiles after the graduation ceremony (Above Right) Donald Deakin told Jane Mead that it's thumbs up from now on. (Above Far Right) Joshua Butkus asked. You want to take MY picture? (Right) This young trick-or-treater didn't believe that it was really his own image in the glass (Far Right) Brian Hardy was happy to arrive at the Christmas party. 156 (Front Row) Cindi Deakin, Donald Deakin. Brian Hardy. Corinne Bukric. Carrie Hunt, Jeremy Hunt (Middle Row) Erin Dougherty, Kristy Tolande. Kevin Krech, Randy Krech, Tina Gyger, Robert McCullough (Back Row) Jason Ingram. Christopher Dempsey, Ryan Dempsey. Brian Dempsey. Kellie Nolan (Front Row) Kerri O'Toole. Terri Nowakowski, Julie Mustard. Anne Silva. David Gayton, Dale Matthews. Patty Moore, Debbie Czajka. Beth Procunier. George Sons (Second Row) Director Anne Reisner. Dan Smith. Michael Cook, Joyce Neal. Alan Franklin, Clint Sullins, James Sullins, James Hudson. James McGrady. Suzanne Rauhut (Third Row) Lisa Lucas, April Lkxca. Vickie Manis, Nellie Tellade. Donna DeLaRosa. Wardell Johnson, Joel Graskauskas. Anita Nichols. Karen Pankey (Back Row) Jeff Watson, Donna Docherty, Jerome Horton. Pam Elam, Steven Schmidt. Brian Scholl. John Farkas. Matt Merkner. Charles Nelson, Janet Johnson. Leslie Engstrand. Choir Tunes Up For Concerts To show their immense talent as singers, the choral groups presented many concerts throughout the year. The Fall Harvest Concert and the Holiday Concert were presented with much success. Ms. Anne Reisner chose many of the selections that the students sang. Songs ranged from Send in the Clowns to Joy to the World . With the help of the choir students, Darryl Walker conducted many numbers. Selections were sung by the In Ovation , Freshmen Girls' Choir, Girls' Ensemble, Chorale, and Concert Choir. Solo performances were cho- sen for the best choir members. Soloists included Karla Thomas, Neico Monroe, Lori Murray, Beth Dietz, Karla Walker, and others. (Above) Students performed at the Fall Harvest Concert”. (Left) Ms. Anne Reisner directed her students in a group of musical selections. CHORALE CHOIR 157 Choir Ends Year on a High Note (Front Row) Tammy Parts. Mary Wolff, Sharon Long, Tammy Cuttle, Michelle Brennan. Lori Murray. Andy Gustafson. Mike Chavers. Lisa Engstrand. Monica DeLaRosa. Ten Oswald (Second Row) Sharon Procunier. Sherri Davidson. Sudana Coulter, Monica Washington, Tom Gurney. Marty Mulkey. Bill Davis. Beth Dietz. Joyce Watson. Ms. Anne Reisner (Third Row) Ann Wlzowaty, Shari Chudy, Jean Conover. Mia WHey. Geneva Brown, Lori Houdek, Rochelle Wayne, Liz Gustafson. Angela Overson (Back Row) David Monty, Vince Hunter. Cedric Williams, John Davidson, Jim Scholl. Daryl Walker, John Janota, Chris Hagen. Lori Moore. Karla Walker, Kim Waker (Above) Lori Murray searched for the right gown before a performance (Right) The Concert Choir gave a wonderful performance at the Fa« Harvest Concert. 158 CHOIR Freshmen Girls' Choir (Front Row) Ms. Ann© Reisner. Kim Hart. Tina Garcia. Brenda Patterson. Debbie Cary, Kelly Thorek, Chris Stengel, Cindy Jenkins, Lisa Morley, Dawn Kyle, Marla Rodriguez. Tina Dulaney. Shari Lott. Crystal Visi, Jill Peterson. Gina Gazzillo, Tina Symoniak, Ann Lucas. Mrs. Jane Hindsley (Second Row) Michelle Trammell, Lolisa Nelson, Amanda Holmes, Anna Glover. Myra Presley, Maxine Clerk. Vicky Weisfus, Julie Breuster, Amy Braschler, Karie Spangler. Karri© Russell. Jean Nolan. Borka Kalanj. Diane Ahrens. Queen Esther Foster. Linda Bio, Linda Schuitema. Debbie Crumbaugh, Rosemarie VanKampen (Third Row) Klleen Stokes, Jockle Frming, Joanna McQuitter, Jaynie Johnson. Andrea Jennings, Jil Flores, Lori Steffregen. Terri Stone. Teresa Jennings, Lisa Goins. Debbie Ivey. Jerry Carol, Stephanie Fosco, Lois House, Heather Guigle. Cynthia Mitchell, Kayko Davis. Robyn Mixon. Laura Widening (Back Row) Renay Kilgore, Amy Whittle, Tammy Tipton, Kim Hudson. Leigh Ptak. Phyllis Alen. Tina Riota. Gina Folta. Sarah Tucker. Julie Paoleila. Liz Novoryta. Carol Nossem. Sandra Harms, Carol Dahlstrom. Barbara Tabler, Tina Kcdarik. Heidi Sons, Gwen Joiner. Kris Bloom (Above) Andrea Jennings. Kim Hudson, and Michele Detlaff listened intently as Mrs. Hindsley instructed the choir (Lett) Members of the choir rehearsed for their fal concert. 159 Choir Has In Ovative Idea The In Ovation Choir mad© its debut at the Homecoming Talent Show. They were a smashing success. Previously, the music department was made up of various choirs including Swing and Chamber choirs. But, this year, they decided to try something new. The Swing Choir and the Chamber Choir merged together and became In Ovation . The name was appropriate since this was an innovative idea and the group was accepted with ovation at the end of their debut. The choir performed at many well known places such as the Homewood- Flossmore Country Club and the Anshe Shalom Temple. In Ovation was directed by Ms. Anne Reisner, with the aide of Ms. Aggie DiTola. They were able to include dancing in each performance. (Below) Michelle Brennan gave it her all during one of In Ovation's concerts. (Below Center) Dany Wieringa put a lot feeling into the songs he sang (Below Right) Sudana Coulter seemed nervous while performing her solo. (Front Row) Lori Murray, Monica DeLaRosa, Michelle Washington (Middle Row) Marty Mulkey, Dany Wieringa, John Davidson, Tim Turbett (Back Row) Joyce Watson, Karla Thomas. Michelle Brennan. Lori Moore, Sherri Davidson 160 IN OVATION (Left) The “In Ovation Choir's talent excelled throughout the Fall Harvest Concert. (Below) “In Ovation showed their versatility at the Fall Harvest Concert. A Choir With True Harmony (Front Row) Darryl Walker (Director). Michelle Washington (Secretary). Vincent Hunter (President). Monica Washington (Trea- surer). Sedonia Rush (Sponsor) (Middle Row) Yulanda Franklin. Mia Wiley. Dorothia Manlay, Phyllis Allen. Josetta Smal, Tim Walter, Yolanda Small, Bertha Washington. Jacqueline Fleming, Felicia Evans (Back Row) Cedric Stephenson. Ken Hayslett. Anthony Cheeks. Steve Martin, Kevin Franklien. Alvin Cheeks. Rodney Parker, Craig Glasper. Michael Chavers, Arthur Sanders A group of students at Bloom Trail felt that they had an obligation to fill a place where a certain air of self-expression was missing. This group was the True Harmony Gospel Choir. The organization quickly developed into a sincere, devoted group who couldn't seem to find enough time in each day to sing and work together. The group received invitations from various churches in the nearby communities. They were enjoyed by everyone and were invited to sing again. Ms. Rush, the choir's sponsor, stated, I had never enjoyed anything as much as seeing this group of young people working together with such devotion, joy, and determination . She was very pleased with the year's performances and anticipated even greater performances the next year. Junior-Senior Girls Ensemble Had Successful Year (Above) Wilma Hicks gave it her all at the Fall Concert (Right) Bettina Triezenberg, Kim Dietz, and Jamey Summers posed for the photographer backstage. 162 CHOIR (Front Row) Kelly Wheeler, Pam Ekern, Tammy Denton, Bettina Triezenberg, Kim Dietz, Wilma Hicks. Dawn Whittington (Back Row) Janie Smith, Carla Manis, Laurie Stege. Erica Gluckleder. Neico Monroe, Lia Jefferson, Carol Hiestand, Tind Hosick (Front Row) Mr. Patrick Hoeming. Chris Latronico. Harry Curry, Steve Wagner. John Erier, Roger Simmons. Wayne Miller. Mike Theim. Barb Obert, Elizabeth Dietz (Middle Row) Paula Clow. Nancy Meyers. Kathy Laurent. Virginia Strauch. Peggy Slack, Larry Holden. David Edwards, Richard Ketcham. Charlotte Griffin, Hattie Rogers (Back Row) Mike Wolford. Richard Johnson. Calvin Hatten, Tim Willis. Carlton Elder. Sheforita Jenkins. Frank Lewis. Carolina Robinson. Shedrick Tolbert. Archie Robinson, Stephanie Smith C.W.T. Cooperative Work Training Club was designed and organized to provide work experience and class- room theory to all students enrolled. Fund raising was an eminent part of the club. It was used to defray the costs of an Employer Appreciation Banquet, field trips, and various other activities. The Employer Appreciation Ban- quet was the club's way of saying Thank You to the community employers who provided jobs for our students. At the banquet, a yearly traveling trophy was given to the employer who had been the most active in the program. Students were also given awards for being a valuable C.W.T. student. A student also received Most Outstanding Worker award. Field trips were taken to private industries to explore various job opportunities and to learn first hand what job responsibilities were required of a worker. D.E.C.A. D.E.C.A. began their year with the election of their officers. They included Brian Bendon, President. Mark Wagner. Vice-President; Lisa Bukowski, Secre- tary; Mona Wash and Amy Garrett, Treasurers; and Irene Munoz, Reporter. The officers were officially installed at a candlelight breakfast ceremony at the Sauk Valley Restaurant. In November of 1981. Lisa Bukows- ki. Jodi Schroeder. and Shelly Snell became State Ambassadors and sponsored various activities to fulfill their responsibilities as ambassadors. In keeping with tradition. D.E.C.A. co-sponsored the class ring sales and provided B.T. students with stuffed animals. (Front Row) Mrs. Myma Hill, Iren© Munoz. Lisa Bukowski. Mark Wagner. Brian Bendon. Amy Garrett. Mona Wash (Middle Row) Terry Holmes. Kevin Wiseman. Tim Edwards. Ray Baker. AJ Pomplin. Mike McCallef, Bob Callison (Back Row) Roxann Wommack. Jodi Schroeder. Peggy Jackson. Doreen Bennett. Joanne Gilbert, Shelly Snell. Kelly Spearson CWT DECA 163 Dance Discovery Dance Discovery was a modern jazz troupe comprised of both female and male dancers. Tryouts were held at the beginning of the year after a thorough jazz exercise program was conducted. Mrs. Willis, dance troupe moderator, appointed co-cdptains. Her choices included Lia Jefferson and Stacy Fason. Dance Discovery was known throughout the South Suburban community. They appeared at such places as the Harvey Holiday Inn, Sheraton Homewood, Olympia Fields Country Club, and Freedom Hall. They also presented productions at local elementary schools and junior high schools. (Above) lla Jefferson and Shawn White rehearsed dance steps used in their routine. (Right) Stacy Fason, Sandy Wortham, and Patricia Walker exercised before practicing a dance number. (Front Row) Tommy Peebles, Shawn White, Patricia Walker, Karla Jefferson, Stacy Fason, Melvin Mason (Back Row) Jennifer Davis, Latonia Denise Washington, Gwen Hooks, Joyce Neal, McQuitter Sharon Weems, Benette Morrow, Sandy Wortham, Sinceray Williams, Lia Jefferson 164 DANCE DISCOVERY (Front Row) Mrs. Karen WiBkie Moldenh- auer,Bridget Roe. Lynda Dykas, Irma Gonzalez. Lori Murray. Sherri Davidson. Susan Schultz. Connie Kendra. Cheryl Poppo (Second Row) Mr. John Moldenhauer. Karla Thomas. Lisa Jinks. Chris Yates. Donna DeLaRosa, Michelle Brennan. Mrs. Robertson, Tammy Paris. Ms. Emily Willis (Third Row) Dany Wieringa. Wayne O'Barski, Jarrett Roe, Dave Miller. Jerry Williams. Sue Rauhut, Marla Korpi (Back Row) Toni Signorelli, Laura Sparks. Mary DeYoung, Clara Smith. Darren Slonlger. Rebecca Kado, Ms. Reisner Spectacular Renaissance for Drama Department After nearly two months of hard work. Godspell opened for a success- ful three night run. An exuberant celebration. Godspell tells the life story of Jesus Christ in a rollicking modern-day fashion. With painstaking effort, director Aggie DiTola produced songs and dances that made the audience leave the theatre singing. This production offered the rare opportunity for cast and crews to work together to create a show that all would be proud of. Energy, comedy, songs, dances, lighting, make-up, props and fun all went together to produce this exciting show. The joy with which the show was produced reflected the excited plea- sure the audience got by watching it. The joy onstage could never have occurred without all the crews that are a part of the Drama Department and the work of Ms. Anne Reisner, vocal director, and Mr. Robert Folsom, band director. The success of Godspell was the success of a collaboration between the music and drama departments. (Far Left) Donna DeLaRosa practiced her steps for her part in the chorus of Godspell. (Left) Joyce Watson listened intently to the instructions from the choreographer. DRAMA 165 H.E.R.O. The 1981-82 H.E.R.O. Program had another successful year under the direction of Mrs. Fran Parks. Mrs. Parks and H.E.R.O. sponsored many worth- while activities throughout the year. One successful activity was the Leadership Breakfast. This Breakfast offered individual students information on various job opportunities and leadership positions. There were selected speakers chosen to present specific topics of interest. This break- fast thoroughly helped many students. A Christmas party was another highlight of their prosperous year. This gave students a chance to celebrate their past accomplishments as well as a chance to look into the future of H.E.R.O. (Front Row) Fran Parks. Vada Wiley, Jcnet Nolan, Bruce Ward, Darwin Johnson. Mike Fekete, Doris Cook (Middle Row) Sharon Green, Cassandra Ingram, Tina Coleman. Felysha Cole, Lynda Nathan. Deloris Brown. Pat Booth (Back Row) Linda Sullivan. Alfred Sloan, Carl Simpson. Karen Allen, Elisa Michelle Smith. Larry Horton. Debbie Martin (Above) Mrs. Creach spoke to a few H.E.R.O. students while Mr Lauhtsen listened attentively. (Right) At the Leadership Breakfast H.E.R.O. students enjoyed pastries and punch. 166 HERO Extra! Extra! Read All About It! (Front Row) Mrs. Bette Vallone, Mary Wolff. Michelle Brennan. Laurie Martinez, Mary Graef- nltz (Second Row) Tammy Paris, Lisa Jinks, Sue Kuznicki, Terri Paris (Third Row) Bryon Barney. Theresa Janiak. Don Doyle, Rod Jensen. Doug Luther (Fourth Row) Scot Robinson. Dan O'Donnell. Rich Wilson. Mark Collantes (Back Row) Toni L. KidweU, Paula Gibes. Bob Tucker. Marty Mulkey, Becky Garner. To many, the Express” new- spaper was something to read bi- weekly. but to the staff that put it together it was a job that took each weekday. Under the direction of Advisor Bette Vallone and Editor-in-chief Bob Tucker, the staff worked diligently to produce a highly professional new- spaper. Not only did their publication contain articles exemplifying high standards, but they also had the creative talents of their Fine Arts Department”. The Fine Arts Depart- ment” included photographers Bill Ruminski, Dan O'Donnell, and Mark Collantes. They took quality photo- graphs throughout the year. Their photographs were used by all news- paper department editors. The irate editors were given many headaches throughout the year when deadlines approached. Tempers flared as time ticked away and deadlines neared, but once their creation appeared on Friday relief took over the Express” Office. (Front Row) Tom Ellett. Lisa Gann. Robert Gesiakowski. Frank Judd. Ed Herman (Back Row) JOURNALISM 167 Bloom. Elaine Perea. Tracy Thornburg. Doreen Mrs. Bette Vallone, Scott Proper. Eric Hanson. Wells (Middle Row) Eric Cook. Keith Reed. Julie Scott Gibertini. Kwayne Jennmgs. Pcheryl Jones. No Loafing In the Stacks for Library Aides (Above) Lee Emma Lane reshelved many books throughout the year. (Right) Lisa Spak and Lee Emma Lane showed that Library Aides aren't all work and no play. 168 LIBRARY AIDES (Front Row) Bev Peacock. Connie Paploma- tas, Linda Branham. Mrs. Mary Kay Pignotti, Monica DeLaRosa, Patty Batres. Tracy Demith (Middle Row) Julie Mustard. Becky Sullivan. Laurie Pitlock. Ann Niven, Dionne Kulacz. Lynn Hlinko (Back Row) Angela Spasojevich, James Mitchell, Jessie Rice, Sheri Chudy, Gail Mayton, Mr. Donald Croarkin (Front Row) Beth Procunier. Kim Michaiek, Hanson (Back Row) Miss Lucille Shanahan. Scott Heidi Eldred. Matt Merkner (Middle Row) Scott Veit. Pat Becker, Karen lucko, Lori Murray Gibertinl, Benny Lopez, Jerry Williams, Eric Writers Find Their Way With Pathfinder With the opening of the school year, a new literary magazine was created. Under the direction of Miss Lucille Shanahan, the staff chose a new name for their magazine. The Pathfinder made its debut near the close of school. In order to make the best book possible, the staff attended writing workshops and participated in activities with the National Scholastic Press Association. With extra student participation. Miss Shanahan and the Pathfinder Staff hope to make their 1982-83 creation a semester publication rather than a yearly magazine. Mathletes Have Rebirth The rebirth of the Mathletes Team brought new enthusiasm to the Mathematics Department. Under the direction of Mrs. Joanne Gerencher, the team had the most members ever. The first Bloom Trail Mathletes program was dropped in 1979 after the resignation of sponsor Mrs. Magda Bruti. The Mathletes Team participated in many meets throughout the year. Their areas of excellence included calculators, truth tables, and algebra. To attain perfection in these areas, the team practiced twice weekly. Senior Lee Emroll was the valuable member of this group. As a fund-raiser, the Mathletes blazed their way through B.T. selling official Bloom Trail bumper stickers. (Front Row) Laurie Pitlock, Debbie Hennessy. Cindy Rasar, Lisa Jinks (Back Row) Eric Hanson, Kim Michalek, Lee Emroll (Middle Row) Matt Renay Kilgore. Sandy Harms. Lori Parkison. Patty Brown, Lori Pickens. Ed Herman, Bin Lawless. Pelaez, Mrs. Joanne Gerencher PATHFINDER MATHLETES 169 N. H. S. The goals of the 1981-82 National Honor Society were to make the organization more visible throughout the school and to provide service to the school. On November 13, the N. H. S. sent letters to all students who achieved high honors the first quarter. The letter congratulated students on their achievement and encouraged them to practice scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Some type of recognition was planned for the end of each quarter. The National Honor Society members acted as guides for the annual Open House in December. In January, they sponsored a Faculty Baby Picture Contest. Students and faculty were encouraged to par- ticipate in the contest and the winner received a twenty dollar Ticketron certificate. Selection of the new N. H. S. members was held in February and the induction banquet was held in May. The new N. H. S. members served as ushers and greeted guests at the Senior Honors Assembly. (Above) Honor Students??????? (Right) N. H. S. members collected donations for muscular dystrophy. 170 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (Front Row) Paul Shaffer. Treasurer; Gai Sulski, Secretary; Rich Wilson, Vice-President; Bob Tucker. President; Susan Neugebauer. Lucille Shanahan, Sponsor (Middle Row) Toni KkJweM. Patty J. Kreidler, Sandy Smith. Mary Bock, Marty Mulkey, Sharon Procunier, Shawn Shutts. Connie Payne. Co-Sponsor (Back Row) Jim Terry. Lee Emroll. Ken Elkern, Kim Garbacz. Tim Herr, Shari Akai, David Perry BLOOM TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL (Front Row) Cheryl Chopleau, President; Valerie Larvick, Vice-President. Arthur Sanders. Treasurer; Tracy Lamore, Parliamentarian; Jackie Langlois, Reporter (Second Row) Devona Kazer, Shellie Galvan, Denise Smith, Dorothea Brown (Third Row) Cathy Sylvester. Kathy Peach. Cathy Hummel. Marianne Hall. Yolanda Small (Back Row) Mrs. Kathie Weishaar, Sponsor; Kim Gostowski, Marilyn Harris. Kristal Brown. Juiie Kuznicki, Linda Fletcher O. E. A. The ©lection of the O.E. A. officers was held in September. The elected officers were: Cheryl Chapleau, Pre- sident; Valerie Larvick. Vice-President; Arthur Sanders. Treasurer; Tracy Lamore. Parliamentarian; Jackie Lang- lois, Reporter; Dawn Chocholek, Se- cretary. The installation of the officers was held at the Sauk Valley Restaur- ant. O. E. A. took part in the homecom- ing parade and also co-sponsored the class ring sale. The O.E.A. program was an aide to students who wished to work in an office and was available to both men and women. (Far Left) Valerie Larvick took time out from her job in the Maintenance Office to smile for the photographer. (Left) Dorothea Brown worked in the Attendance Office after fifth period. OEA 171 Nature and Fun Go Hand In Hand Enjoying the beauty of nature in its natural state and having fun socializing brought the Outdoor Ad- venture Club to its activities. The club had enjoyed hayrides and other activities early in the school year. These were usually followed by traditional ski trips to the Playboy Club in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Two ski trips were usually taken when a sufficient number of members and friends could partake. Spring activities began with the traditional outing to Great America. When time allowed, activities such as a trip to the Indiana Dunes or a cook-out and trip to a state park concluded the year's activities. (Front Row) Becky Kado. Jule Mustard. Debbie Hemessy. Lori Murray, Sherr Davidson (Middle Row) Mr. Jankus, Sponsor; Gayla Wyatt, Christine Yates. Toni Kidwell. Virginia Berta (Back Row) Mike Navratil, Phil Whitehead, Lisa Ogibovic, Kim Garbacz. Bill Lawless. Maureen Spencer, (Not Pictured) Mr. Sullivsn, Sponsor (Right) These skiers were trying to decide whether to go up the hill or down the hm. (Above) in order to avoid another tumble down the slopes, Laura Gowel, Julie Mustard, and Becky Kado hid in the bam. 172 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB (Front Row) Laura Gawel. Dagny HeidenK- rueger, Ahnastasia Lloyd, Laurie Gipson, Gina Panczuk, Gina Rife, Clndee Johnston, Tina Riola. Mark Springer (Second Row) Ron Flatt, Kelly Stokes, Heidi Heil, Pam WIBiams, Kathy Jennings, Mark Emroll, Liz Gomez, Cheryl Goodale. Cindy Salazar (Third Row) Anthony Trejo, Jim Saxinger, Kyle Parker, Tim Odom, Johnny Fuentes, Mike Llorca. Joanne Borgia, Dave Miller, James Llorca, Gala Wyatt (Fourth Row) Dr. Eliana Palaez, Kathy Freeman, Barbara Montgomery, Heather Guigle, Mary Grant, President; Maria Sanchez, Vice-President; Patty Palaez, Secretary; Mi- chelle Stokes, Treasurer; Ms. Barbara Place (Fifth Row) Kayko Davis, Lolita Sanders, Teresa Sheridan, Frank Boyd. Nicole Williams. Bill Lawless. Jennie Cook. Julie Pomeroy. Alice Haines. Kim Martin. Amy Whittle. Tina Kolarkrs. Renay Kilgore, Lisa Brooks. Lisa Ogibovic (On Ladders) Cynthia Gerald. Jaymi Hannah. Rinnie Paolini, Julie Mustard. Kim Michalek. Doreen Wells French and Spanish Join Forces The Foreign Language Club was open to students of all languages and of all grades. Formally the club was merely entitled The Spanish Club but with the addition of French classes the club had been expanded. The club's projects were quite varied this year. In the fall of '81. members were sent to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to spend the weekend speaking only Spanish. It was an experience to improve their Spanish. In December, the club had a Christmas party where there was food and games — including the pihata. For Homecoming, the members decorated a float with the theme Beautiful Languages Color Our World . At the meetings, the club members experienced Spanish and French cuisine, learned more about the cultures and about the music. (Far Left) Rinnie Paolini was aided with the blindfold before attempting to hit the pihata. (Left) Obviously this student wasn't very experienced at breaking a pihata. FOREIGN LANGUAGE 173 Student Council Rejuvenates Homecoming and Adds Many T raditions (Front Row) Dave Perry, Irma Gonzalez, Monica DeLaRosa, Michelle Washington, Karla Walker, Donna DeLaRosa, Steve Martin, Shari Smith. Sherri Davidson, Mrs. Frima Margolin (Middle Row) Lois House, Lisa Brooks, Pam Williams, Shelley Hawes. Chris Garcia. Eric Hanson, Chris Goluszka, Tony Powers. Maxine Clerk, Anthony Cheeks, Jim Terry (Back Row) Latonia McQuItter. David Perez, Joan Mont- gomery. Kayko Davis. Lisa Ogibovic, Patty Pelaez, Vada Wiley, Marissa Stone. Neroa Morrow, Ciesta Keys. Elizy Smith (Above) Elf Donna DeLaRosa told Santa Bob what she wanted for Christmas (Above Right) Senior Monica DeLaRosa facilitated at a junior high school workshop (Right) Steve Martin was caught In action at the Junior High School Workshop. 174 STUDENT COUNCIL Under the direction of Mrs. Frima Margolin and Mr. Tom Tong, the 1981-82 Bloom Trail Student Council bloomed into an organization which many students were proud to call their own. This group of individuals helped to organize many activities and brought much spirit to Bloom Trail. They began their tremendous climb upward with the outstanding homecoming festivities. The council originated many new traditions includ- ing the Powderpuff Football Game, the Homecoming Preview, and the Talent Show. Throughout the holiday season, the Council showed good cheer by bringing Santa to Bloom Trail and also by raising money for a Bloom Trail family whose home was destroyed by fire. The Student Council also spon- sored an Intramural Volleyball tour- nament, a skating party at StarFlyer Roller Rink, and the Mr. Trail Blazer” Contest. Their work was unbelievable and outstanding. This group made everyone proud to say We're from Bloom Trail! (Top) Let's see. who's my worst enemy , plotted Irma Gonzalez. (Above) Donna DeLaRosa portrayed Dorothy and Rene Hosier played Toto in their rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow at the Homecoming Talent Show (Left) Michelle Washington and Donna DeLaRosa relaxed before cleaning more cars at the Student Counci Car Wash. Speech Team Says a Mouthful (Above) Marla Korpl received a bit of coaching from Coach Karen Moidenhauer. (Right) Marty Mulkey discussed an upcoming tournament with Coach Luc «e Shanahan 176 SPEECH TEAM (Front Row) Jerry Williams. Diane Ahrens. Marty Mulkey. Julie Mustard. Michelle Brennan (Middle Row) Ms. Lucille Shanahan. Tammy Paris. Sudana Coulter. Lisa Jinks, Ms. Karen Moidenhauer, Mr. John Moidenhauer (Back Row) Mary Wolff, Lisa Gann. James Scholl. Dave Miller, Keith Reed. Tim Lucas (Front Row) Susan Schutz, Brian Bendon, Jerome Wellman, Jarrett Row (Back Row) Becky Kado (Middle Row) Jerry Williams. Wayne O'Barski. Mr. John Moldenhauer Tech Crew — An Enlightening Experience The Tech Crew, sponsored by Mr. John Moldenhauer. enlightened the 1981-82 school year. All lighting and sound for the musical Godspell and the spring play was directed by student director Wayne O'Barski. The crew did a great job on band and choir concerts. The crew was entirely made up of voluntary members who spent many extra hours learning diverse technical skills. Without the B. T. Tech Crew, the Neubauer Auditorium most certainly would have been left in the dark. Togetha Club The Togetha Club, sponsored by Ms. Iris Cleveland, sponsored many annual field trips including a yearly outing to Marriot's Great America, la December, many students enjoyed the day in downtown Chicago shop- ping at Water Tower Place and viewing the Christmas windows in the Loop. A camping trip (open to all adventuresome students) started in 1980, became a tradition at Trail. The trip brought out the true Blazer in every student while they shared the wonderful experience of roughing it in the Kankakee State Park. (Front Row) Elizabeth Navoryta, Laurie Pltlock. Nadeen Molinero. Toni Signor eli. Mary Jo Jasinski (Mldd e Row) Ms. Cleveland. Sponsor. Todd Horton, Bryon Barney. Doug Jones. Julie Medrano. Bill Lawless (Back Row) Gary Bell, Craig Kozora. Randy Jorczak. Tim Buss. Mike Stevens TECH CREW TOGETHA CLUB 177 V.I.C.A, V.I.C.A. (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) was a job program open to all eligible students and had sponsored many students who sought employment in the Vocational Indus- trial field. The club was very active through- out the school year, sponsoring many field trips and picnics. Many of the local, state, and national V.I.C.A. members attended a banquet in May of 1982. (Front Row) Eileen Tanzabel. Mary Ashe, Marilyn Sikorski. Treasurer; Mary Cook, President; Marcy Lucente. Vice-President; Diane Carney, Secretary. Jodi Davies. Lisa Gruzkowski. Sharon Hampton (Second Row) Debbie Doran. Tammy Westmoreland. Robert Hopkins, Linda Polletta, Denise Hedden, Tracey Cook, Laurie Souza. Bill Felts. Mr. Paul Cosenza (Third Row) Tracy Thurmond. Armando Rivera, Don Poole. Kim Pomplin, Steve Bahm. Regina Blankenship. Orlando Rivera, Jack Calderon (Back Row) Ken Gura, Scott Appleberry. Chuck Miller, Dale Harrison. James Hedden. Laura Etienne. Joe Ciechenski. Stan Wiater. Dwayne Kwistowski Y.E.T.P. Y.E.T.P. (Youth Employment Train- ing Program), sponsored by Mr. Lamont Parker and counseled by Mrs. Fran Parks, played an important part in the 1981-82 school year. The club sponsored many field trips and a picnic for the members. Y.E.T.P. participated in many fundraisers including the selling of candy and peanuts. Members also helped out by working at the conces- sion stand during the basketball games. 178 V.I.C.A. Y.E.T.P. (Front Row) Ken Franklin, President. Toni Jones, Secretary. Deneane Williams. Public Relations. Wyattina Jennings. Vice-President; Michael Walk. Treasurer (Second Row) Merle Harrington. Mary Moore. Kimberly Trice. Tammy Lamphere. Jackie Hlinko (Third Row) Mrs. Fran Parks, Denise Washington. Anthony Johnson. Kathy Smith. Belinda Gordon. Lamont Parker (Back Row) Tony Nelson. Wendy Gordon. Rosemary Balisderos. Charles Rogers. Robert Foster, Andre Johnson Dreams Become Reality for Yearbook '82 (Front Row) Angie Trevino. Anne Gibson. Deanna Mugfor. Janet Bohn (Middle Row) Tammi Mugfor, Cheryl Jaeger. Laurie Betz. Julie Medrano. Sue Neese (Back Row) Dean Millsap, Sean Keiey. Jackie St. Jacques. Ron Kotecki, Dave Perry Dreams became reality for the 1981-82 Trail Blazer staff after their many hours of work on the book. The yearbook staff worked not only during first period, but also many extra hours after school. Weekends and holidays became valuable time to complete work when deadlines approached. The expertise of Editor-in-Chief Dave Perry and assistants Cheryl Jaeger and Laurie Betz helped to create a book which exemplified the high standards of Bloom Trail High School. On occasion, Tammi Mugfor and Jackie St. Jacques organized them- selves and the yearbook files so that everyone else on the staff would have an easier life. Thanks to the ability and patience (at times!) of Deanna Mugfor, Dean Millsap, Janet Bohn, Anne Gibson, and Sue Neese, the student mug shots turned out to be the best ever. They were able to turn the chaotic into the organized (almost always!). Junior Angie Trevino gained confidence and sanity after receiving all 100 faculty biographies back. She also gained speed in the 50 yard dash as she chased down teachers throughout the building. Going noticed (not unnoticed) were Sean Kelley and Ron Kotecki who corrupted and disturbed not only the Trail Blazer staff, but also Mrs. Bolos' first period English class next door. Last and least was clubs editor Julie Medrano who held up the production of the entire yearbook because of what she called lack of pictures . Moreover, advisor Don Deakin used his suave ability to manipulate staffers into doing more work, (mostly his!). Finally, our dreams became reality with the help of the students, parents, staff, and administration. Thanks! (Above Lett) Anne Gibson took time out trom her work to smile tor the photographer (Lett) Laurie Betz occused Cheryl Jaeger ot being a cow-and-a-halt'' have a dream cra2y dream. -' need co gee a life ft _ Usijjg Bloom Trad, as my starting Hoping to come •across'no 'stifle. Knowing there will he no mock. will prevail, Because I come from Bloom Trail! mfk. (TOP) A Bloom player sacrificed points to Trail while doing one-handed push-ups. (ABOVE) Victory was within inches for this dedicated swimmer. (CENTER) Paula Carra. Doreen Wells, Jenny Heldt, Juanita Range, Kelly Holcomb, Gwen Hoskins, Beth Kosteroski, and Chris Finnin (TOP GOING CLOCKWISE) Chris Finnin, Jenny Heldt, Doreen Wells, Beth Kosteroski, Juanita Range. Paula Carra, Gwen Hoskins. Kelly Holcomb 182 CHEERLEADERS Varsity Cheerleaders Sparkle The Sophomore Cheerleaders lent support to Blazer Sophomore football and basketball teams. They worked hard and brought much spirit to the contests. The 1981-82 squad consisted of Paula Carra, Jenny Heldt, Kelly Holcomb, Chris Finnin, Beth Kostcroski, Juanita Range, Gwen Hoskins, and Doreen Wells. Their Sponsor was Mrs. Marie Garzelloni- Robertson. The Varsity Cheerleaders also com- mitted themselves to the Blazer Varsity Football and Basketball teams. The Varsity Cheerleaders enlightened ever- yone's spirits during the football and basketball seasons by cheering on the teams during good and bad games. The 1981-82 squad consisted of Andrea Richards, Valerie Carter, Patty Garza, Sandra Smith, Patricia Mitchell, Kim Walker, Kim Richards, Nicole Williams, and Donna Vallone. (TOP) Junior Kim Walker added much energy to the football games and boosted many spirits with her smile. (ABOVE) The Cheerleaders showed their spirit by participating in the Homecoming Parade. (LEFT) Patty Garza, Valarie Carter, Pat Mitchell, Kim Richard. Kim Walker, Sandy Smith, Donna Vallone, Nicole Williams, and Manager Sherry Wiley Pom-Pons Acquire New Name The Bloom Trail Blazettes artfully mesmerized their fans as they pom-ponned their way into the hearts of those who watched them. With the help of Coach Mary Kay Pignotti, they gained a distinctive style as a result of blended culture, differing talent, and much enthusiasm. Frequent practices weren’t just physical exhaustion. It was an opportunity to generate new ideas and to see them through, a closeness among the girls, and a tremendous sense of pride after accomplishment. Due to the efforts of outstanding teamwork, showmanship, novel fund- raising ideas, and dedication; the Blazettes had a remarkable beginning. Leonhardt and Blackstone Lead Way The Sophomore Cross Country Team had an outstanding season with a 6-1 record. They placed third at the Confer- ence Meet, losing first place by six points. The sophomore standouts at the Conference Meet included Bill Blackstone, Mike Greep, and Alex Cobbin. Varsity Member Dagmar Leonhardt finished eighth in conference and gained All-Conference honors. She also qualified for the Sectional Cross Country Meet by placing tenth at the District Meet. The most outstanding performers for 1981 were Dagmar Leonhardt and Bill Blackstone. The most improved per- formers included Faye Ball and Rick Lopez. (FRONT ROW) Ciesta Keys, Shannon Phillips, Stephanie Vaugn, Rene Hasier, Tina Miller (MIDDLE ROW) Keysha Singleton, Patty Batres, April Llorca, Cynthia Mitchell (BACK ROW) Mrs. Pat Walker-Williams, Gail Cook. Bobbie James, Roxanne Collester, Toni Jones. Debbie Garbacz, Elizy Smith, Patty Moore, Becky Sullivan, Mrs. Mary Kay Pignotti (FRONT ROW) Doug Jones, Laura Scdlacck, Faye Ball, Joyce Farkas, Shelley Hawes, Liz Canali, Christine Garcia, Dagmar Leonhardt. Vincent Welch, Andre Johnson (BACK ROW) Bill Blackstone. Jim Kloss, Juan Griffin, unidentified, unidentified, Rick Lopez. Mike Greep, Alex Cobbin, Manfred Leonhardt. Roger Post, Joe Carra, Lupito Perez, Bill Applebcrry, Jerry Newman Cagers Hoop Many MEN’S VARSITY (FRONT ROW) Jesse Sherman, Coleman Lauderdale, Frank Boyd, Charlton Belle, Thomas Vanarsdalc, Mike Paolclla (BACK ROW) Coach Anthony Kennedy, Keith Daniels, Andre Robinson, Curtis Nelson, J.T. Coleman, James Gordon. Rich Wilson, Keith Cole, Coach Pete McGuire y WOMEN’S VARSITY (FRONT ROW) Coach Otis Watkins (BACK ROW) Michelle Mason, Shelia McFarland. Kim Green, Belinda Gordon, Kim Garbacz, Gale Mayton, Kathy Smith, Casandra Ingram, Delores Harris WOMEN’S SOPHOMORE (FRONT ROW) Daphne Belle, Felicia Evans, Regina Louis, Renia Davis (MIDDLE ROW) Shirley Jones, Lawa Barnes, Valaric Sawyer, Valarie Wilson. Tenia Davis, Michelle Thompson (BACK ROW) Coach Oteria Stampley, Cindy Razar, Robin Mixin, unidentified, Coach Otis Watkins, Redale Robinson, Octavia James. Coach Barnes (FRONT ROW) Donna DeLaRosa. Karla Walker, Tony Young, Fred Barnes, Eric Wiley, Derrick Williams, Lemuel Hardy, Phil Kraft, Jim Terry, Wilbur Perkins. Leon Kotccki, Monica DeLaRosa. Becky Garner, Clifton Franklin (SECOND ROW) Michelle Washington, Butch Norcutt, Chris Goluzska, David Tullison, Rich Velez, Art Draves, Emilio Betancourt, Emmett Smith, Don Doyle, Ernest Burr, David Neal. Chico Rigdon, Steve Feilen. Jonathon Franklin. Toni Kidwell, Coach Lcn Motta (THIRD ROW) Coach Tom Tong, Joan Montgomery, Alfred Joiner, Shedrick Tolbert, Calvin Hatten, Nate Range, Purcell Moore, Charlton Belle. Ken Tolbert, Victor Jones, Edward Jackson. Reggie Wilson, A1 Sloan, Nelson Beach, Keith Buckner, Arthur Sanders, Waine Brady, Coach Mike Mecozzi (BACK ROW) Jarvis Rogers. Coach Chuck Hussman, Coach Roger Grossnickle, Kim Garbacz, Tom Ehingcr, Dwayne Lewis, Rory Drake, Randy Adams, Bobby May. Gerry Presley, Dennis Newquist, Rick Warren, Ed Spila, Keith President, James Irons, Coach Purcell Reed (ABOVE) Against Bloom, Al Sloan ran towards daylight behind the fine blocking of Dennis Newquist and Rory Drake. (RIGHT) After their victory over the Trojans, Coach Tong gave words of praise to his team. 186 FOOTBALL Blazers Gain New Coach (FRONT ROW) Joe Ramirez. Marcus Lacy. Earl Klyczek, Rich Kolongnowski. Sam Gamble. Andy Bentancourt. Steve Johnson, Larry Aguirre, Steve Rauhut, Terry Jackson, Andre Alexander (SECOND ROW) Darren Barnes, Donald Jackson, Rodney Johnson, Vince McBee, Aldo Gazzillo, Rick Norcutt, Eddie Shelton, Dino Jimincz, Pageard Pierre, Rufus Taylor, Terrance Shields (THIRD ROW) Tony Ponozzo, Leonard Webster, Bill Jennings, Jack Oakes, Tony Fazzini, Bob Morris, Tom Gayton, Todd Kettell, Jim Michaels, Jim Pappas, Tom Baker (BACK ROW) Coach Tony Banks, unknown, Mike Beck. Shawn McCormick, Ken Bradford, Terry Lavelle, Tim Hall, Ed Yhizez, Casswcll Dawson. Steve Molcx, Bill Belcher, Larry Leach. Coach Ron Ray The Varsity Football Team, under the direction of First year head coach Tom Tong, finished the season with a 2-7 record. A year which many of us had hoped would be “The Year of the Blazers” just wasn’t to be. It appears that major gains in the direction of rebuilding the football program were made. During the season, the Blazers scored more points than the two seasons combined. The Varsity Blazers were shutout only once and scored over twenty points in five out of their nine games. Even though B. T. Finished in the cellar, there were many high points. The Blazers defeated Thornton and rival Bloom. They also played impressively in their overtime loss to Thomwood. Standouts for the Blazers included Rory Drake and A1 Sloan. Both were elected to the First Team All-Conference. Drake was also elected to the First Team All-Area. Player Steve Feilen Filled a slot at Third Team All-Conference. Hopes remained high for the 1982-83 season. (FRONT ROW) Dave Julian, Shawn White, Don Pierson, Dan Bender, Donnail Hannah, Joe Zelek, Joe Draves, John Kulacz (MIDDLE ROW) Leonard Vance, Rolando Sanchez, Thomas Peebles, Jim Saxingcr, Mike Kettell, Eddie Contreras, Perry Byers, Coach Mike Mccozzi (BACK ROW) Coach Roger Grossnickle, Ron Kotecki, Jeff Adams, Mike Brady, Kwaync Jennings, David Williams, Mike Edwards, Brian Dwyer FOOTBALL 187 188 GOLF TENNIS Janota Clubs B. T. Records The Bloom Trail Golf Team had another outstanding season with sensation- al performances from John Janota and A. J. Apponi. John Janota had been credited with the lowest season average, the most birdies, and the best finish in the District Tournament, placing fifth. Apponi clubbed his way to the best B. T. finish at the SICA Conference Tournament, placing sixth with a score of 82. With their third place district finish and the help of Coach Versypt and Coach Croarkin, Bloom Trail has established themselves as the team to beat! Wills Shows No “Love” for Opponents Most Valuable Player Traci Wills showed her form to her many opponents. She used her powerful serve and baseline game to roll over the opposition. Dedicated Player Regina Monk hopes to help the Blazers improve their dismal 1-11 record. According to Coach Myrna Hill, the tennisettes didn't do as badly as their record may show. Their sweep against the Bloom Trojans showed that the women have real potential for the future. Chris Sineni, Chuck Hussey, A. J. Apponi, John Janota, Matt Titus, Lance Noles, Mark Collantes (NOT PICTURED) Rodney Christo. Andy Gwiaz- da. Bob Tucker. Robert Bloom, Andy Qunell, Pat Finnin, Jimmy Fuentes Haines, Barb Montgomery, Lucy Nykaza, Gail Mayton, Lori Milam, Teri Andrade, Coach Myrna Hill (FRONT ROW) Vicki Garza. Becky Garner, Regina Monk, Kim Baker, Traci Wills, Paula Snider (BACK ROW) Asst. Coach Carm Andrade, Alice Nadias Begin Season With A Win (FRONT ROW) Kelly Holcomb, Pam Fujioka, Dana Docherty, Maria Canali, Nicole Williams (BACK ROW) Coach Del Mach. Debbie Schultz, Raelene Borrmann, Chris Finnin (FRONT ROW) Kim Kovacs, Tammy Hooper, Vicky Wcisfus, Nora Diaz, Tina Garcia, Betty Soderbloom (BACK ROW) Ciesta Keys, Gina Rife, Petra Betancourt. Cindy Johnston, Kelly Thorek, Julie Brennan, Sabrina Harper (ABOVE) Raelene Borrmann helped the gymnastics team reach great heights. GYMNASTICS 189 Teams Make Big Splash For 1981-82 The 1981-82 Men’s and Women’s Swim Teams both began to build strong teams. Despite their records, the teams turned in many good performances. The Women’s Team made a big splash despite their 0-9 record. Junior Julie Gesiakowski turned in many excellent performances. She placed fifth in the district meet in the 100 yard backstroke. She broke her own record with a time of 1:14.2. She will be back next year to help the team. The Men’s Swim Team had a much larger team with twenty-one swimmers returning from the previous year. Also, the addition of nineteen new swimmers gave the team much depth and experience. (FRONT ROW) Julie Pomeroy, Jill Riedstra (MIDDLE ROW) Terri Grant, Amy Whittle, Shelley Dennis, Rosemarie Vankampen. Renay Kilgore (BACK ROW) John Rodriguez. Coach Larry Loven, Maxine Klyczck, Julie Gesiakowski. Mary Grant. Ann Turnlund, Gina Panczuk, Paul Kettell (FRONT ROW) Mike Navratil, Don Bocttger, Bob Brown. Tony Turnlund, John Rodriguez, Scott Winefka (SECOND ROW) Frank Judd. Steve Oliver, Pierre Pageard, Matt Brown, Brian Arteaga, Aaron Ford, Pat Haugh (THIRD ROW) Alex Cobbin, Shelley Dennis. Rick Appleberry, Matt Arteaga. Rick Lopez, Gerald Pyke, Eric Hanson, Jeff Charnote, Paul Kettell. Nick Dobrzeniecki. Jill Riedstra (BACK ROW) Coach Larry Loven. Tony Ponozzo. Mike Greep. Jerry Klatt, Bill Bell, John Farkas, Rich Anderson, John Maze. Mike Fortner, Chris Lindmark, Phil Oliver. Bill Appleberry 190 SWIMMING tyEN DONOT FAIL THEY GIVE UP (FRONT ROW) Calvin Hattcn, Robert Pigman, Purcell Moore, Chris McFarland, Ladell Jones, Leroy Johnson (BACK ROW) Coach Tony Banks, Eddie Edwards. Derrick Williams, Reggie Wilson, Ed Brzinski, Emilio Betancourt, James Irons, Rory Drake, Coach Ron Ray State Champs! The Wrestling Team brought the first state championship trophy home to Bloom Trail. The “fantastic five” consisted of James Irons, Reggie Wilson, Chris McFarland, Derrick Williams, and Rory Drakes. They performed above their traditional level of excellence and devas- tated their many opponents. At the state meet, James Irons took home the gold after coming in second last year. His teammates Reggie Wilson and Chris McFarland took second place honors at the state championships. Derrick Williams and Rory Drake were ousted in earlier rounds, but showed their skill as taught to them by Coach Ron Ray. Even though all “five” have complet- ed their careers at Bloom Trail, the grapplers have shown that they arc the kings of one mighty mountain. Spikers Have Best Season The Varsity Volleyball Squad fin- ished the 1981-82 volleyball season with a record of 11-11. This record was a vast improvement over previous years. Sharon Green made the All- Conference Volleyball Team for the second straight year. Kim Pa olella received a special mention and Melynie Braschler received an honorable mention. The Sophomore Volleyball Squad finished the season with an impressive 16-5 record. They received the first place trophy at the Rich Central Volleyball Tournament. (FRONT ROW) Julie DeGuilio, Dorothea Brown, Sharon Green, Sue Kuznicki, Lori Murray, Julie Kuznicki (BACK ROW) Geneva Brown, Tracy Demith, Mary Gracfnitz. Kim Green, Melynie Braschler. Kim Paolella, Coach Joe Skowronski VOLLEYBALL WRESTLING 191 (TOP) A proud graduate read her diploma and felt that twelve years of work was worth the effort. (ABOVE) Mr. Len Hickman pulled his basketball partner onto the court for a friendly game of donkey basketball. Varsity Cages Up 9-18-1 Season (RIGHT) Batter up, Mike O'Donnell, tried to hit a home run while Tim Herr played catcher. (FRONT ROW) Mike Balcazar. Paul Shaffer. Roy Jimenez. Bob McCormick. Tim Herr (SECOND ROW) Pam Lunsford. Manager. Becky Garner. Manager. Michael Chavers, Ken Elkern, John Gesiakowski. Dale Roberson. Derrel Kyle. Bobby James. Manager (BACK ROW) Coach Len Motta, Bill LeVault, Kevin Qunell, Ramon Nunez. Eddie Williams. Billy James. Mike Heldt, Dan Kozlowski. Mike O’Donnell 196 BASEBALL (FRONT ROW) Pete Mendoza. Augie Gon- zales. Scott Lennertz. Dan Chorak (SECOND ROW) Manager Jerry G.. Joe Pezzuto. Frank Boyd. Dave Venturella. Chris Scales (BACK ROW) Coach Walt Simpson. Dave Julian. Blake Desiderio. Carl Daun. Scot Winefke. Head Coach Ron Daun This year’s varsity baseball team finished with a 6-8 conference record and an overall record of 9-18-1. Mike O’Donnell led the team in hitting for conference with a .375 average. The overall hitting leader was Kevin Qunell with a .313 average. Roy Jimenez pitched two shut-outs, beating Bloom 1-0 and Thornridge 2-0. Roy was a junior and he will be on the team again as a senior. Mike O’Donnell and Mike Balcazar were the all-conference selections. Mike O’Donnell also won the Most Valuable Player award. The freshmen team improved in morale and in victories near the end of the season. Some of the better players included Carl Daun, who led the team with a .406 batting average and was the best pitcher at the end of the season; Dave Julian, who was a good RBI hitter; Frank Boyd, who was a good base runner, a good hitter, and a strong defensive player; and Augie Gonzales, a great hustler, a good hitter, and a fine defensive outfielder. These boys show great promise as sophomores. (FRONT ROW) Dave Shaffer. Tom Oswald. Don Doyle. Ralph Gazzillo. Steve Fielen (SECOND ROW) Kevin Gibson. Chuck Hussey. Wayne Hinton, Lance Noles, Rodney Christo. Dan Memmeni (BACK ROW) Coach Bob Frick. Art Draves. Darrin Hathaway. Randy Adams. Mike Paoiella BASEBALL 197 Softball The 1980-81 Softball team had a dismal season with two wins and thirteen losses. The teams’ lack of experience was the cause of this. With many new members, the softball had a lot of work in teaching these people to be the best. Although there were many new faces, some of the old” faces came back and finished the season victorious- ly. The All-Conference Outfielder was Cindy Anzelmo. Sue Wilkening got an Honorable Mention and was voted the team’s Most Valuable Player. Jackie Langlois had the highest batting average on the team. Even though this year was not the best, it made everyone hope for the future. If all the new faces from this year return next year, we’re sure to have a winning team. (FRONT ROW) Linda Serama, Tami Demith. Wills. Tina Coleman. Heidi Watts. Debbie Teri Andrade. Kim Paolella. Carol Davis. Kerry Ehinger. Monica Chapman. Kesya Singleton. O’Toole (BACK ROW) Coach Pete McGuire. Traci Jamie Summers. VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM: (FRONT ROW) Jackie Langlois. Jeanette Davis. Renee Skrezyna. Sue Kuznicki. Toni Kidwell. Deanna Skrezyna. Mary Graefnitz (BACK ROW) Retha Robinson. Lori Davis. Lisa Bobzin. Sue Wilkening. Tracy Demith. Cindy Anzelmo. Denise Roszak. Marianne Hall. 198 SOFTBALL Female Blazers Plagued by Lack of Experience (TOP) Toni Kidwell just missed this catch, but was able to recover the ball in time to make a play. (LEFT) Renee Skrezyna demonstrated her skill with this spectacular catch. (ABOVE) Sue Wilkening showed her ability to think fast and to pitch fast. SOFTBALL 199 Cross Country (FRONT ROW) Beth Sedlacek. Dagmar Leonhardt, Faye Ball, Colleen Spanler. Laura Sedlacek. (MIDDLE ROW): Coach John Collet. Rick Lopez. Jim Kloss. Gary Hummel. Chris Ylo, Roger Post. Joe Mancusi. (BACK ROW): Alex Cobbin. Carl Gufstafson. Jerry Gladney. Manfred Leonhardt. Paul Sedlacek. Doug Jones. Scott Proper. Track (FRONT ROW) Vincent Hoskins. Jerome Hoskins. Kenneth Franklin. David Neal. Vincent Welch. Eric Wiley. (SECOND ROW) Fred Barnes. Phil Kraft. Emmitt Smith. Reggie Lewis. Jerry Newman. Chico Rigdon. Wilbur Perkins. (THIRD ROW) Nate Range. Alfred Joiner, Arthur Sanders, Regan Welch. Lawrence Hampton. Clayton Whitfield. Doug Jones. (FOURTH ROW) Coach Joe Skowronski. Clifton Franklin. Paul Sedlacek. Rick Kraft. Tom Brown. Anthony James. Bob Brown. Jarvis Rogers, Ernist Burr. Coach John Collet. The Men’s Track Team completed another successful season. The team went undefeated in conference play. The tracksters placed 4th at the conference meet and 2nd at the district meet. This team also did well at the many invitationals they entered. The team placed 4th in the Springfield Invitation- al and 2nd at the Richards Invitational. Many individuals sparked the team. Fred Barnes held the top honors at the conference and district meets in the long jump and triple jump. He also set new school records in both events. Bob Brown was standout in the high jump. He equaled the school mark set by Greg Newquist four years ago. Many other team members also unified the team and helped to provide another bright season. (TOP) Vincent Welsh sprinted to the finish line in an effort to bring victory to the Trail Blazers. (LEFT) Bob Brown attempted to break the school record, (which he had already tied), with this high jump attempt. (BELOW) Phil Kraft and Emmit Smith made a final dash to the finish line. T rackcttes Place Fourth In State The 1980-81 Trackettes had their most convincing season to date in the history of Bloom Trail. Not only did they take top honors in the state, they produced two state champions. Dorothea Brown leaped her way to victory in the long jump. She left the pack feet behind her incredible mark. The 800 Meter Relay Team consisted of Dorothea Brown. Hattie Rogers. Sharon Green, and Sabrina Harper. They ran their way to a new state record with the time of 1:39.8 minutes. The Trackettes have the most promising team for the future with many of the women returning. If a Bloom Trail team is to win the state championship, this team has the most potential. 202 WOMEN S TRACK (FRONT ROW) F. Ball. H. Rogers. N. Williams. D. Brown. P. Walker. L. Williams. Manager (MIDDLE ROW) M. Smith. S. Harper. C. Spangler. V. Carter. C. Wortham. A. Perkins (BACK ROW) Ms. Carr. Coach; S. Green. G. Brown. D. Leonhardt. K. Green. D. Bradford. L. Sedlacek. Mr. Stephens. Coach. (TOP) State Champions Record-Holders for the 800 meter relay are (L-R): Hattie Rogers. Sabrina Harper. Dorothea Brown. Sharon Green. (RIGHT) State Champion in the long jump. Dorothea Brown. Gary Hummel. Eugene Ylo IV. Delanda Stone. Alejandro Diazgonzalez. Edmund Shegog. Brian Rath. Dany Wieringa. Kurt Schrepferman. John Presley, Jeff Hunt. Coach Kwilosz Freshmen, Hummel, Gave Tennis Team a New Beginning The Men’s Tennis Team had a dismal season with a 0-11 record. Freshman, Gary Hummel brightened many afternoons with his convincing play at the varsity level. He challenged many senior players and showed promise as a devastating player in future years. Gary will definitely be awesome at the district level. The tennis season ended on a happy note. The team completed their season with a 6th place district finish. (FRONT ROW) Eugene Ylo IV. Roger Mattert. Dany Wieringa. Walter Osmolski. Richard Velez. Gary Hummel. David Caffarini. Chris Jarrells Coach Kwilosz (BACK ROW) John Kulacz. Frank Alexander. (LEFT) Gary Hummel returned a volley before rushing the net. MEN'S TENNIS 203 The B. T. Express’ (FRONT ROW) Margaret Robinson. Sue Neese, Bob Tucker. Glenn Paeth (MIDDLE ROW) Toni Kidwell. Laurie Betz. Debbie Ahrens. Tammi Mugfor, Cheryl Jaeger. Bessie Johnson. Roxie Hollingsworth. Paula Gibes (BACK (ABOVE) Laurie Betz and Cheryl Jaeger cropped pictures for the 1981 yearbook. (RIGHT) Toni Kidwell measured copy for the sports section of the B.T. Express. 206 QUILL SCROLL ROW) Bob Brown. Cindy Anzelmo. Liz Wolfe. Tim Heatherly. Loretta Smith. Dave Perry. Bill Ruminski Quill Scroll Society Inducts Top Journalists YEARBOOK (FRONT) Tammi Mugfor (MID- Sue Neese. Loretta Smith (BACK ROW) Dave DLE ROW) Laurie Betz. Liz Wolfe. Bessie Johnson. Perry. Cheryl Jaeger. Bob Brown. Tim Heatherly The Bloom Trail Quill and Scroll Society inducted nineteen neu members. The Quill and Scroll Society is a national organization which honors the achievements of outstanding jour- nalism students. Bloom Trail students were chosen for their writing technique, layout style, and overall ability in journalism. B.T. EXPRESS (FRONT ROW) Debbie Tucker. Roxie Hollingsworth. Cindy Anzelmo. Ahrens. Toni Kidwell. Margaret Robinson Paula Gibes, Glenn Paeth (MIDDLE ROW) Bill Ruminski (BACK ROW) Bob QUILL SCROLL 207 The National Honor Society held the induction ceremony for their new members on May 7, 1981, in the E. E. Neubauer Auditorium. This ceremony took place after much planning and fund raising. The sponsors, Ms. Lucille Shanahan and Ms. Connie Payne, worked many hours along with Patty Oleksy, president, and Toni Alexander, vice-president. The induction began at 2 p.m. with a welcome by Toni Alexander. Other speakers included Dr. Richard Car- rabine, Larry Borrmann, Rita Martin. Cindy Smith, Glen Burress, and Mr. William McGee. The students were addressed by Mr. Jon Pounds on “Selling Out”. After the many speakers, new inductees received pins and certificates. Following the induction, a recep- tion was held in the B.T. Library for the new members and their families. This annual event brought the school year to a successful close. (RIGHT) Rita Martin made a presentation on the importance of leadership to the new members of the National Honor Society. 1981 MEMBERS (FRONT ROW) Dave Perry. Ken Elkern. Tim Herr. Lee Emroll. Billy James. Scott Exo. Tim Stellfox. Marty Mulkey. Mike Zimmer (SECOND ROW) Shari Akai. Linda Apking. Cindy Anzelmo. Lori Bell. Mary Bock. Sharon Procunier. Karen Dade. Judi Demith. Roxie Hollingsworth. Sandy Smith (THIRD ROW) Kim Mattert-Ashe. Lisa Sanetta. Ruth Siegmeyer. Shawn Shutts. Rose Nunez. Kim Schurwanz. Doris Dietz. Shanon Guerin. Kim Garbacz. Gail Sulski. Renee Wayne (FOURTH ROW) Toni Kidwell. Kim Kieper. Dawn Jagiel. Karl Peterson. Oralia Perez. Bob Tucker. Rich Fisher. Sue Neugebauer. Linda Loman, Patty Kreidler. Mark Howell. Keith Stolte (BACK ROW) Tom Feilen. John Presley. Kurt Schrepferman. Jim Terry. Dan Kozlowski. Rick Kraft. Gary Diehl. Bob Brown. Paul Shaffer, Rich Wilson. Don Cyphers. Rick Fuentes N.H.S. Inducts Fifty-five (RIGHT) Sue Wilkening and Beth Sedlacek handed Gary Diehl his certificate and pin during the ceremony. (BELOW LEFT) Mr. McGee’s remarks brought the ceremony to a close. 1980 MEMBERS (FRONT ROW) Shelly Mustard. Colleen Spangler. Beverly Kent. Jane Hendricks. Karen Staniszewski. Toni Alexander (SECOND ROW) Beth Sedlacek. Sue Wilkening. Cindy Smith. Shelly Durham. Margaret Robinson. Carolina Ylo (BACK ROW) Glen Burress. Larry Borrmann, Ted Roberts. Rita Martin. Mike Mitchell. Brian Rath. Russ Fields NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 209 Super Students Reveal Themselves as “Top 10” The Registrar’s Office has pub- lished their list of the “Top 10” students in each class. This list is published twice yearly. Students who earn this honor hold a grade point average of 3.7 or better on a 4 point scale. 210 “TOP 10” 1981 Lawrence Borrmann Glendon Burress Karen Cocci Patricia Oleksy Brian Rath Margaret Robinson Karen Staniszewski Susan Wilkening Joan Wright Carolina Ylo 1982 Mary Bock Lee Emroll Toni Kidwell Dave Perry Keith Stolte Robert Tucker Patricia Kreidler Sharon Procunier Gail Sulski Richard Wilson A. J. Apponi Edward Brzinski Arthur Draves Jr. Laurel Betz Rodney Christo Cheryl Jaeger Dagmar Leonhardt Tammy Paris Michael Navratil Eugene Ylo IV 1984 William Blackstone Debbie Ehinger Kelly Holcomb Matthew Brown Raina Flemmons Gary Hummel April Llorca Renee Renzetti Lori Parkison Laura Sedlacek “TOP 10” 211 CINDY ANZELMO Cindy Anzelmo was cho- sen by the B.T. Express as one of last year’s top senior athletes. She excelled in softball, volleyball, and track. As a freshman. Cindy participated in basketball, track, and softball. In her sophomore year, Cindy ex- celled on both the varsity softball and basketball teams. She was also select- ed for the SICA North All-Conference Softball Team. Cindy made both the All-Area Basketball and All-State Softball Teams during her junior year. As a senior. Cindy ended a suc- cessful softball season and made a fine display on the basketball team. She was also inducted into the N.H.S. Now in her first year of college. Cindy is studying environmental science at Illinois State University. “TRAIL BLAZER GLEN BURRESS LARRY BORRMANN Larry Borrmann ranked second in last year’s graduating class. He was inducted into the National Honor Society as a junior, and maintained a 3.9 grade point average throughout his years at Bloom Trail. Also involved in sports. Larry was recognized as the most valuable member of the 1979 Cross Country Team. He participated in both the Track and Cross Country Teams during his freshman, sophomore, and junior years. As a senior. Larry was a member of the Swimming Team. He was also selected as an Outstanding Senior by the B.T. Express. Larry is now a part-time student at Prairie State College. This fall, he will attend automotive school in Denver, Colorado. Larry’s brother also attends the Denver Automotive School. Glen Burress has been selected as an Outstanding Senior by the “Trail Blazer” Yearbook because of his scholastic and athletic achievements. Glen was named a Na- tional Merit Scholar Fin- alist and an Illinois State Scholar. He was also a member of National Honor Society and ranked eighth in his class of 449. Being a member of “Who’s Who Among American High School Students” is another of his accomplishments. Glen's interest in basket- ball led to his being a member of the team for four years at Trail. Glen’s senior year was his most produc- tive with such accomplish- ments as “Athlete of the Issue”. Glen is presently attend- ing Northwestern Universi- ty in Evanston. His major is pre-med. His grades in math and science in- fluenced his decision. ” Names RITA MARTIN Rita Martin was a member of many activities during her four years at Bloom Trail. Those activi- ties included Gospel Choir, Mathletes, and Spanish Club. She was elected Pre- sident of the Sophomore. Junior and Senior Classes. Rita also served as a student council representa- tive for four consecutive years. A two-year member of National Honor Society, Rita was also a member of the 1980 Prom Court. She has also been named the recipient of the 1981 Daughters of the American Revolution Award. Rita is now a freshman at Northwestern University in Evanston. Illinois. She is currently enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Rita eventually hopes to become a pedia- trician. 212 OUTSTANDING SENIORS Outstanding Seniors PATTY OLEKSY MARGARET ROBINSON KAREN STANISZEWSKI CAROLINA YLO The “Trail Blazer ’ Year- book has chosen Patty Oleksy as an Outstanding Senior because of her academic ability and var- ious activities. Patty, who was the class valedictorian, maintained a sensational 3.975 grade point average. Patty was President of the National Honor Society as well as an Illinois State Scholar. She has been a two-time recipient of the Gold Key Art Award. As a former member of the Sophomore Volleyball and Junior Softball Teams, Patty exercised proper sportsmanship as well as academic superiority. Patty also made a great contribu- tion to the art murals painted throughout the building. Patty is attending Purdue University Calumet Campus in Hammond, Indiana. Her major is computer program- ming. Margaret Robinson, an Illinois State Scholar, is presently studying business and finance at Northwest- ern University. Her goal is to study law. These ambi- tions are just some of the elements that make up this Outstanding Senior. Margaret's achievements ranged from playing the French Horn to Editor- in-Chief of the B.T. Express. She also played on the Volleyball and Softball Teams. Margaret was a member of the National Honor Society. During her senior year, Margaret received a four-year $2000 special merit scholarship from the Foremost McKes- son Corporation. In addition to the McKes- son scholarship. Margaret was awarded the Castagno- Walker Journalism Award and an $800 Barbara Castagno-Walker Jour- nalism Scholarship. Karen Staniszewski was named an Outstanding Sen- ior by both the “Trail Blazer” Yearbook and the B.T. Express because of her many accomplishments at Bloom Trail. Karen, an Illinois State Scholar, ranked sixth in her class. She held a 3.8 grade point average. Karen received the 1981 Bausch and Lomb Award for math and science. She also received the Mathematician Award for her outstanding math ability. Karen not only excelled academically but also in many other activi- ties. She appeared in the school musical “Bye Bye Birdie” and was President of the Mathletes Team. Karen was also active in the St. James Church Youth Group. Karen is presently attend- ing Illinois Wesleyan University using a $5000 Alumni Award Scholarship given to her by the college. She is a pre-med student. Carolina Ylo was chosen as an Outstanding Senior because of her achieve- ments in both academic and extra-curricular activities. During her four years at Bloom Trail, she had par- ticipated on the Tennis Team. Softball Team. Cheerleading Squad, both Homecoming and Prom courts and has been in the choir. But, her main achievement was making the National Honor Society as a junior and becoming an Illinois State Scholar last year. Carolina’s older brother Eugene certainly made her work harder. In 1980. he graduated with the no. 1 spot. Carolina left with the no. 4 spot. Carolina is presently at- tending Illinois State University in Normal. Illi- nois. She has selected busi- ness administration as her major because of her inter- est in dealing with people. OUTSTANDING SENIORS 213 Real People (RIGHT) Mr. McGee offered his donkey a bit of advice before the big game. (BELOW RIGHT) Tyra Cunningham gave her assistance to a blood donor during the April Blood Drive. (BELOW) In the cafeteria, almost anything happened! (ABOVE LEFT) Sue Stanley and Yvonne Ceron snuggled two Child Development students after the kiddie graduation. (ABOVE) Diane Torres and Tom Hagen tripped the light - fantastic during the Jr.-Sr. Prom. (LEFT) Sue Neugebauer. Cathy Hummel, and Pam Fujioka gossiped with former student. Eugene Ylo. Around Campus (RIGHT) Underclassmen girls enjoyed the Commons for lunch and gossip. (BELOW) Jeff Hunt returned the volley of a Bloom opponent. (BELOW RIGHT) Seniors munched and talked in the cafeteria. (TOP LEFT) Students visited Chicago with Art and Humanities Classes. (TOP RIGHT) Laura Sedlacek stepped off the bus to find another day of school. (LEFT) Cindy Anzelmo displayed her athletic blanket to Patty Bonds. (ABOVE) Mrs. Fran Parks talked to everyone who attended the H.E.R.O. Banquet. The B.T. Student Council held their first car wash on Saturday, June 6, 1981. Not only did they wash cars, but the council also washed each other. Over seventy people challenged the car washers. The council worked diligently to clean insides and outsides of cars for only two dollars. After finishing their last customer, the council decided to clean each other. Everyone got into the act, including Mr. Tong. After cleaning up, everyone went home and collapsed. The proceeds were used for the 1981 Homecoming. (TOP) Filthy Laurie Betz and Grubby Cheryl Jaeger showed off their new sun tops before returning to cleaning cars. (ABOVE) Members of the wrestling team pitched in and helped to clean cars for the 1981 Homecoming. (RIGHT) Sherri Davidson rinsed cars in her new sunglasses. Car Wash a Big Splash for Council (TOP LEFT) Sherri Davidson and Monica DeLaRosa rinsed cars before drying them. (TOP RIGHT) Chris Caine aided Donna DeLaRosa in acting photogenic. (LEFT) Irma Gonzalez took a break before cleaning windows. The First Annual Senior Awards Assembly was held in the Neubauer Auditorium on June 4. 1981. The assembly was the concoction of the division coordinators and Mr. McGee. The formal ceremony allowed seniors to share the achievements of fellow classmates. Awards ranged from the Bausch and Lomb Science Award to the “Gosh That Guy Has Talent” Art Award. Each division gave a number of awards. Presenters ranged from teachers to prominent community figures. Master of ceremonies was Mr. Bob Lightell who was decked out in a tuxedo. He told many jokes and added sex appeal to the ceremony. The ninety minute ceremony re- flected on the achievements of many seniors throughout their years at Bloom Trail. (TOP) Ruth Siegmeyer received a drama award from Communications Division Coordina- tor. Mrs. Helen Norton. (ABOVE) Howie Jongsma was congratulated by Dan Candiano. Athletic Director, after being named Male Athlete of the Year . (RIGHT) Renee Wayne looks joyous after receiving her Gamma Phi Delta Scholastic 220 SENIOR AWARDS ASSEMBLY Excellence Award. First Annual Awards Assembly: Awarding the Achievers (TOP) Mr. Lighted. Mr. Perna, and Mr. Tory harrassed Pete Grutzius after he received many awards. (ABOVE) Mr. Manly Tory presented Sue Wilkening and Karen Staniszewski with mathematician awards. (ABOVE RIGHT) Mr. Bill Tracy presented Rita Martin with the Most Valuable Senior” Award. SENIOR AWARDS ASSEMBLY 221 As the school year came to a close, many students reminisced about the year’s choral concerts. Students were entertained many times throughout the year by the many concerts produced by the choral department. Concerts ranged from Fall and Thanksgiving to Christ- mas and Spring. All of the concerts were a big success, including the Spring Concert. The traditional Spring Concert was again a big success due to the hard work of Ms. Anne Reisner, Choral Director. Groups which entertained included the Concert Band, the Beauty Shop Quartet, the Chamber Choir, and the Swing Choir. Not only did many students enjoy the concert, but the students involved also showed much enthusiasm. During this concert, it was clearly exhibited that a year of hard work paid off after the nearly profes- sional showings. (TOP) Brenda Slack looked merry as she performed with the Chamber Choir. (ABOVE) The Chamber Choir added madrigal singing to the spring choral concert. (RIGHT) The Beauty Shop Quartet made a permanent” impression on the audience. 222 CHORAL CONCERTS Chorus Sets Tune for ’81 School Year (TOP) Swing Choir members. Tim Turbett and Ruth Siegmeyer. performed a variety of tunes at the Spring Concert. (ABOVE) The Treble Choir used their voices to impress the audience. (ABOVE RIGHT) Teri Oswald, a Concert Choir member, helped to enhance the sound of the Concert Choir. CHORAL CONCERTS 223 (TOP LEFT) Monica De La Rosa carried a note to perfect pitch while singing. (TOP RIGHT) Scott Exo and Danny Wieringa backed up the group with great harmony. (ABOVE) Chris Carson, Deanne Tapley, and Michelle Brennan worked together to make beautiful music. (RIGHT) Michelle Washington used her voice to add a final touch to the group. 224 CHORAL CONCERTS Seniors Start Tradition The graduating class of 1981 presented the students with a bronze inlay. The inlay was decided upon because it was a “stamp of approval. The “Class of 77“ wanted to get an inlay as did the succeeding classes until the “Class of '81“. This was the first class able to afford such a gift. The inlay was ordered from Champion Ornamental Castings, which is in Cleveland. Ohio at a cost of $2000.00. The reason for this cost is because the 36' by 36' inlay is solid bronze weighing 300 lbs. An additional $600.00 was spent on the installation of the inlay. Money was received from fund raising projects of the “Class of ’81”. Finally the students have something to show that this is Bloom Trail and not Bloom H.S. Thanks Seniors! METAL INLAY 225 « Elite Athletes Inducted Into Hall Of Fame WOMEN S TRACK TEAM Fourth Place IHSA State Meet HOWARD JONGSMA CINDY ANZELMO Male Athlete of the Year Female Athlete of the Year 226 HALL OF FAME 800 METER RELAY TEAM State Champions The most elite athletes were inducted into the 1980-81 Hall of Fame. These blazing athletes were inducted for their superior performances in various sports. The “Trail Blazer” Yearbook Staff would like to commend the following athletes. CINDY ANZELMO was chosen as an outstanding athlete because of her ability in softball and basketball. She was chosen for the All-Area Softball Team during the 1981 season. She was also chosen Female Athlete of the Year. The 1981 WOMENS TRACK TEAM gained recognition as the 4th place team in Illinois. Not only did they have individual standouts, the relay teams also gained recognition. Various team members competed in the Junior Olympics in Nebraska over the summer. HOWARD JONGSMA was a three year varsity member of the Champion- ship Wrestling Team. He was District Champion in 1979, 1980, and 1981, and finished his high school career with a record of 78 wins and 20 losses. Howard also qualified for the 1981 State Tournament. The CHAMPIONSHIP WRES- TLING TEAM again showed their power by winning the SICA North Conference Championship, the District Champion- ship. and the Sectional Championship. They placed 9th in the State Tour- nament. MEN S WRESTLING TEAM Conference. District, and Sectional Champions HALL OF FAME 227 228 BLACK THEATRE And Touch” Group On Friday. May 22. 1981 the Black Theatre Dance Troupe, sponsored by Mrs. Emily Willis, presented “Reach Out and Touch”. There was a wide variety of entertainment — something for everyone. Johnny Jackson kept the audience laughing with his comedy routine. Many students performed songs of their choices, danced different routines, and recited selected poems. Johnny Jackson’s routine included many jokes, and comments about Mr. McGee’s famous “2%”. He also talked to “parents of a Bloom cafeteria lunch victim.” There was a good selection of songs that the students sang. Pat Smith and Tommy Brown performed “Born Again”. Stacy Fason captured the audience with her version of “Let Me Be Your Angel”. The evening was a big success and Mrs. Willis hopes that this year’s performance is even better. “Reach Out 'JZm Presented By Black Theatre (LEFT) Michelle Washington captured the audience with her vocal abilities. (BELOW) After a long day at Soul School, teacher Toni Nathan let her students boogie to the Double Dutch Bus Stop. (BOTTOM LEFT) In a scene from “The Blackbird”. Bernard Hackney told Yolanda Bennett and Kim Trice a story about a caged blackbird. (BOTTOM) Lia Jefferson. Joselien Gilbert, and Stacy Fason prepared themselves for the evening’s performance. (OPPOSITE PAGE - TOP) The Dance Discovery Troupe performed to many selections at the Black Theatre Arts Production. (OPPOSITE PAGE • FAR LEFT) Steve Martin and Stacy Fason danced to “Reach Out and Touch”. (OPPOSITE PAGE - LEFT) Ms. Willis was presented with flowers and a plaque after the production. BLACK THEATRE 229 On May Twenty-Ninth, the Junior Class presented the 1981 prom celebra- tion. The annual prom was the result of much hard work accomplished by select students and faculty. As a new twist, prom and post prom festivities were held under one roof. The Heights Prestigious Banquet Hall was the setting for the evening which began at seven o’clock. While couples waited for dinner, many chatted and took portrait pictures. Dinner consisted of Roast Sirloin. Roast Chicken, and Italian Spaghetti. Couples also had a choice of fresh fruit, potatoes, and salad. Beverages were served from a coke fountain. After dinner, couples relaxed before a lengthy night of dancing. Dancing began at nine o’clock and music was played by the fantastic band “Bitter Lemon’ . They played many tunes including the theme song “Love ft “Love ...” was the song played for the coronatio dance to which Queen Monica DeLaRosa, her court, and their dates danced. At two-thirty, a buffet breakfast was prepared. Students and faculty enjoyed this new prom touch. After breakfast, students went home and passed out before going to various hotspots that morning. (TOP) Ken Elkern embraces newly crowned Prom Queen. Monica DeLaRosa. (ABOVE) After a night filled with dance, everyone ate a hearty breakfast. (ABOVE RIGHT) Linda Loman and Wayne O’Barski glance at their Memory Booklet before dinner. 230 PROM DeLaRosa Puts “Love .. ” Into The Air (TOP) Julie Mazgaj. Mike Caffarini. Tim O’Neill, and Leslie Mazgaj enjoy a delicious dinner and refreshing conversation. (ABOVE) Monica DeLaRosa and Ken Elkern dance the traditional Queen's Dance. (ABOVE RIGHT) These four smiley prom-goers show off the prizes which they won during the post prom raffle. (RIGHT) This handsome couple relaxes under a tree. PROM 231 (TOP LEFT) Prom Quppn '80. Rphpp Skre yna crowns her successor. Monicn DelaRosa (ABOVf.) Raindrop didn't spoil this couple's prom eveninq (ABOVF RIGHT) B.T. Administrator enjoyed dinner and dance at the Heights Banquet Hail (RIGHT) Couples danced to the modulation of “Bitter Lemon . 232 I “Love ...” Hope they never end this song. This could take us all night long. I looked at the moon and I felt blue. Then I looked again and I saw you. Eyes like fire in the night. Bridges burning with their light. Now I II have to spend the whole night through. And. honey, yes. I'll have to spend it all on you. Love, look what you’ve done to me. Never thought I’d fall again so easily. Oh, Love, you wouldn’t lie to me. Leading me to feel this way. (TOP) The 1981 Prom Court displays their new Laura Behm. Tyra Cunningham. Monica DeLaRo- queen. Monica DeLaRosa. (LEFT) Sue Negebauer sa. Irene Munoz, and Michelle Washington pose and Kenny Gavin lose reality while dancing. with their dates for a formal picture. (ABOVE) The 1981 Prom Court of Christina Arena. 233 (Right) Kim Franklin and Dave Perry show off their Colgate smiles. (Below) Happy Josielen Gilbert dances with her date. (Below Right) Mike Heldt and Kim Schurwanz are the center of attention at prom — or at least they were in this picture. (Bottom) Sandy Scampini and Ruth Siegmeyer perform their Groucho Marx routine at Post Prom. 234 PROM Love ... (TOP LEFT) Rene Hasier and Bill Shoemake dream on and on and on ... (TOP RIGHT) The photographer poses Michelle Washington and Steve Martin for their portrait pictures. (ABOVE) This couple was exhausted after dancing the night away. (ABOVE RIGHT) Jackie Ogibovic presented Jeannie PROM 235 Scott with a gift from the Junior Class as a token of their appreciation. (TOP) Graduates prepared for the evening's exercise. (ABOVE) Don Cyphers and Bob Smith joked around before the ceremony. (ABOVE RIGHT) Choir members sang tunes for the graduates and their families. (RIGHT) The Class of 1981 listened attentively before receiving diplomas. a “Most Academic Class” Graduates 236 GRADUATION The “Most Academic Class in the five year history of Bloom Trail graduated on Thursday, June 11. 1981. This class was noted for their superior achievement during high school. One such example was Patty Oleksy, valedictorian. Patty Oleksy gave her presentation No Words of Wisdom — Just a Retrospective . Other speeches were given by various students and adminis- trators while families fanned themselves due to the intense heat that evening. The heat made many people uncomfortable. The short ceremony added to the relief of the graduates and guests. After marching out. the graduates attended a post graduation party held in the cafeteria. This function was sponsored by the National Honor Society. After this event, the Class of 1981 said their final goodbyes to friends and also to their alma mater. Bloom Trail High School. (TOP) Sharon Barnes received her diploma from Board Member. Dorothy Dill. (LEFT) Patty Oleksy, valedictorian, gave her speech to the graduating Seniors No Words of Wisdom — Just a Retrospective”. (ABOVE) Graduate Sharon Alcala proudly displayed her diploma to fellow graduate. Mark Alieva. GRADUATION 237 (TOP) Board Member. Doug Troiani, congratulated Carm Andrade while presenting her with her Bloom Trail diploma. (ABOVE) Cathy Sineni helped Merrial Hedden secure his graduation cap before commencement. (RIGHT) Principal McGee spoke to the many honored guests before presenting the Senior Class to Dr. Richard Carrabine. Smart Cookies Cash In Chips In ’81 238 (ABOVE LEFT) Senior Class President. Rita Martin, gave her interpretation — “Two Roads”. (ABOVE) Junior Ushers. Keith Buckner and Michelle Washington, waited patiently before bringing the Senior Class to their final destination. (LEFT) Primping before graduation was a major concern of many seniors. 239 Lite is very crying. 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With the hep of many individuals, we have gained respect as one of the best books in Illinois. I have learned a great deal as editor of the Trail Blazer . I was able to work and deal with many fantastic people. In no other class was I able to learn how to run a mini-business'. Some Individuals deserve many thanks (Here they arel) I say thank you. Mr, Donald R. Deakin. for the help, encouragement, and unselfish- ness you gave not only me, but td many other students as well, throughoutthe years. To Laurie Betz and Cheryl Jaeger, I say thank you for the time you devoted to our' yearbooks (don't forget the weekends and holidays!). We've had our many crises with deadlines, (arguments too!). ; sh wo nave kept the family together. Everything wouldn't ’have been com- plete without cWnedian Sean Kelley, Rebellious Tammi Mugfor, Jackie Nor- wegian Girl St. Jacques, Deanna Twinkie Mugfor, Julie I.S.S. . Mederano, and the other members of the yearbook staff (Jim tool). I'd like to give a special thank you to Mr. Bob Moorhead from Walsworth and Mr. Don Millsap from Root. These two men were also instrumental in putting our book together. Last of all, I'd like to thank the administration, staff, and students for contributing to make this book the best possible. I leave the yearbook staff with the hope that our yearbook will grow to even greater heights. Good Luck, future staffers! One thousand two hundred copies of the Trail Blazer Yearbook were printed by Walsworth Publishing Company located in Marceline Missouri. Mr. Bob Moorhead was our field representative for Walsworth. The book was printed on 70 lb. white enamel paper Typefaces used were Broad- way, Goudy Old Style Italic, Lydian. Claren- don, Avant Garde, Times Roman, Optima, and Souvenir Bold. Photographs were taken by Root Photo- graphers of Chicago Mr. Don Millsap was our representative and special photographer. Donald R. Deakin, Advisor; David Perry, editor, and the students of the Trail Blazer Yearbook Staff wish to thank the publishers, photographers, advertisers, and the Bloom Trail High School administration and staff for their help and support. The Chief DREAMS Hold fast to dreams • For if dreams, die Life is a broken-wirtge That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with show. Langston Hughi sv'O o SsS- C0 0 '