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

Text from Pages 1 - 264 of the 1983 volume:

Table of Contents Title ......................... 1 Dedication .................... 2 Theme ......................... 3 Sports Hall of Fame ........... 4 Spring Features ............... 6 Fall Features ................ 49 Clubs Organizations ........ 76 Fall Winter Sports ........ 110 Professional Staff .......... 138 Seniors ..................... 162 Juniors ..................... 192 Sophomores .................. 208 Freshmen .................... 224 Advertising ................. 240 Closing ..................... 256 Bloom Trail “TRAIL BLAZER” 1982-1983 Vol. 7 (Front) Coach Ron Ray, James Irons, (Back) Rory Drake, Derrick Williams, Chris McFarland, Reggie Wilson 1982 WRESTLING STATE CHAMPS! DEDICATION There are people everywhere in this vast world who do not receive the recognition that they truly deserve. The most important, and the ones that are usually taken for granted, are our parents. Parents who have shown us understanding and encour- agement. Mothers and Fathers who have support- ed us both emotionally and financially. Parents who have shown us patience and love. For all the times that we came home from school or a game, disappointed and discouraged, Dad was there to pat us on the back and maybe even tell a story about something that happened to him “a long, long, time ago . After he'd finished, even if it didn’t get us an A or a trophy, we were able to smile and say that we’d tried and that we'd try even harder next time. For all of our Moms who bandaged our little knees and held us tight on their lap when the monsters in the dark were on the prowl. She was always there when we were sick in bed or ready to bundle us up in scarves and mittens when we were going outside to go sledding. Mothers always seem to know what you wanted because the hot cocoa would be ready when you came in. She's there to lean on when you don’t make cheerleader or the first string on the basketball team and you feel as though the world’s about to end. No matter how much we grow up , she’ll always be there and she'll always consider you her “baby and maybe that’s not so bad. And when they’re older and in need of some special caring, the same kind of love and understanding that they showed us throughout our lives, may we all remember the good and the bad, all the loving and family arguments and be able to return some of the love we once received and cherished. And again, for all the parents out there, whether they are married or single, young or old. may we dedicate this book of fond memories to you. Moms. Dads. We love you! (Right) Mr. Kotecki helped out at the pancake breakfast. (Top) Mr. Norcutt and another Blazer Booster sold raffle tickets for the Homecoming Booster Raffle. 2 DEDICATION BfING Together Each year as we design and plan the TRAIL BLAZER yearbook, we come to the problem of devising a theme. A theme that represents us a whole — a student body that works together and a staff that works with us. For the 1982 - 83 TRAIL BLAZER we chose BT: Being Together at BLOOM TRAIL. BT is Bloom Trail. BT is Being Together, in class, at games, in sports and in clubs. BT is Being Together on a team. BT is Being There, to support Bloom Trail. BT is being a part of Bloom Trail. BT is working Together on the musical or children’s show. BT is Being There to help out. BT is Being Together to plan a dance. BT is Being Together to raise money. BT is Being Together to show your Blue and Gold. BT is Being Together to show your Bloom Trail Spirit. BT represents all of us here at Bloom Trail, working together, supporting each other, and Being Together. THEME 3 1981-82 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES James Irons 1982 State Champion Wrestling HWT Dorthea Brown 1982 State Long Jump Champion 3rd Place - 100M Dash J. T. Coleman 1982 All-American Basketball Reggie Wilson 1982 State Wrestling 2nd Place - 155 lbs. Fred Barnes 7th Place - State Long Jump Chris McFarland Chico Rigdon Rory Drake 1982 State Wrestling 8th Place - State Discus 1981 All-Area Football 2nd Place - 145 lbs. 4 HALL OF FAME 1982 Mens Wrestling IHSA State Champions 400 Meter Relay 1982 State Champions State Record 47.0 Womens Track 1982 District Champions 1982 State Champions 400 Meter Relay 3rd. Place - IHSA Meet IHSA State Finals 800 M Relay 400M Relay - 8th Place 1982 State Champions 800M Relay - 7th Place 6th Place HALL OF FAME 5 CAST Stephen Jesus ....... Dave Miller John the Baptist John Judas ........ Darren Sloniger Herb ................. Marty Mulkey Sonia ....................... Karla Walker Lamar ........................ Paul Gumaer Joanne ........ Michelle Washington Robin ................. Lori Murray Jefferey ............ John Davidson Gilmer ............... Karla Thomas Peggy ................... Beth Dietz Michelle Brennan Joe Chapleau Alvin Cheeks John Davidson Donna DeLaRosa Beth Dietz Drums Bass ENSEMBLE Irma Gonzalez Paul Gunaer Dave Miller Marty Mulkey Lori Murray James Scholl ORCHESTRA Guitar .... Keyboard Darren Sloniger Clara Smith Karla Walker Michelle Washington Joyce Watson Dany Wieringa .... Chris Nelken Margaret Pettice ...... Benny Lopez Barbara Montgomery Director .......... Music Director .... Student Director . Orchestra Director PRODUCTION STAFF Egla Di Tola Anne Riesner . Clara Smith . Mr. Folsom Tech. Director .... John Moldenhauer Costumes Props ... Ms. Robertson Make-up ............... Emily Willis Choreographer ....... Egla Di Tola (Above Right) Dave Miller in the title roll ot high-lighted moments. (Right) Karla Thomas Stephen. (Above) The entire cast at one of the models her wardrobe for the audience. 6 MUSICAL Godspell written and conceived by John-Micheal Tebelek, is a celebration of the Gospel according to Saint Matthew. This musical is quite different from the more flamboyant kind, such as Hello Dolly!, The King and I, etc., as it consists of simple costumes, set design, props, and lighting. It is a moving experience with stagings of the stories of the Bible using theatrical devices such as pantomime, children's games, charades, puppetry, vaudeville antics, minstrel, tap and soft shoe dancing, and songs and music of many types, — folk, ballad, pop, rock, light musical comedy, and dramatic. The main advice to the players is to speak honestly with open simplicity; not to push for exuberance, but to be exuberant; not to play to the audience, but to be one in a party of celebration with them. In brief. Godspell tells us that the passion of Jesus Christ was to teach love in the hearts of people rather than hate and sadness. (Above Left) Michelle Washington as Joanne GODSPELL. (Above) Jesus. Dave Miller, and gave an outstanding performance. (Above right) Robin. Lori Murray. Members of the cast in a scene from MUSICAL 7 The people who work behind the scenes are almost always given less recognition then they deserve. Without them, there could be no production. Working with and obtaining the costumes and props were; Marla Korpi. Sue Rauhut, Loretta Smith and Patti Moore. Ms Robertson headed the hard-working crew. Credit for the make-up work was Ms. Willis, who taught the crew everything they knew. The crew consisted of Linda Dykas, Pam Fields, Linda Johnson. Pam Signorelli, Alma Arriaza and Cheryl Poppo. The house crew, which consists of the box office crew and the ushers, contained the following students; Marla Korpi. Susanne Kieper, Teri Oswald, Karen Neese. Patty Lucko, Dawn Lustro. Lisa Jinks, Sandra Wortham, and Tammy Paris. (Above Left) Alma Arriaza aided in the transformation of a character. (Above) Alvin Cheeks had to be the impossible one and insisted on doing his “own' make-up. (Left) The entire cast - hard at work. MUSICAL 9 On May twenty-ninth, the Junior class of 81 presented the 1982 prom. The annual prom was the result of much hard work accomplished by the students and the faculty. Junior class fund raisers were very successful which kept ticket prices to a minimum. The Villa De Bruno was the setting for the night’s activities. Following the course of last year’s prom, prom and post prom were held under one roof. Dinner was absolutely delicious and consisted of quite a variety. After dinner, there was time for couples to relax before a long night of dancing. Due to bad weather the following day, the trip to the dunes was canceled and most people went out to breakfast instead. (Top right) Kim and Debbie Garbacz and their escorts took time out to smile for the photographer. (Above) Villa De Bruno. (Right) Donna Vallone. Mike Perez, Ken Kranc, Karen Doyle, Kim Richard, and Bill Tronjo. 10 PROM “ENDLESS LOVE’’ (Top left) Lori Reyna and escort Rob Crachy outside Villa de Bruno. (Top right) Prom-goers signed up for the raffle. (Above) Dave Perry and his date looked like they were having a good time. PROM 11 (Above Lett) Queen Donna Vallone was crowned by last year's queen. Monica DeLaRosa. (Above Right) Queen Kathy Smith was also crowned Prom Queen as the result of a tie. (Above) Hermene Gildo Garza and his date read through their memorable announcement book. (Right) Kenny Kranc and Peggy Wilson paused from dancing to smile for the photographer. 12 PROM PROM NIGHT As a result of Prom Queen elections, Bloom Trail ended up with two queens. Donna Vallone and Kathy Smith were both crowned on May twenty-ninth and they both had the opportunity to discover what it’s like to be queen. Both looked very lovely and they both received a crown. (Left) Bloom Trail's Queens. Donna Vallone and Kathy Smith posed with their escorts. (Top Left) The 1982 Prom Court. (Top Right) Doug Warwick and Cindy Ward tossed pennies into the wishing well. PROM 13 (Right) Michael Chavers and Steve Martin attempt to look suave and debonaire. (Center right) Karen Doyle and Donna Vallone pose for a picture with Mr. Calloway. (Bottom right) These prom-goers were in a very festive mood. (Below) Lori Murray and Mr. Croakin show off their formal attire. (Top Left) Nuria Valles and her date felt very romantic at Prom. (Top Right) Kim Palmer was all dressed up-top hat and all. (Above) Joyce Watson and Dany Wieringa rested after an enjoyable evening. (Left) Mark Collantes tried to cut in between Donna DeLaRosa and Martin Uttermark. PROM 15 CAMPING TRIP 16 CAMPING TRIP photos by Brian Roberts Ms. Vallone showed everyone how it's done. Jamie Krembs showed April Graham how to tie a knot. Adela Gonzalez and Michelle Stokes showed how to go down in style. One. Two. tie your shoe. Relief from the skates affected everyone after hours of skating. SKATING PARTY 17 TURN-A-BOUT ASSEMBLY The First Annual Turn-a-bout Assem- bly was held on February 2nd, 1982. The reason for the assembly was to pick a king for the Turn-a-bout Dance. There were five contestants entered in the pageant. Each contestant was asked questions dealing with what type of personality he had. They also had to model gym suits and formal wear. After careful consideration the judges picked Jerome Wellman as the king. First runner-up was Ramon Nunez, second runner-up was Darryl Walker, third place went to Bill Shoemake, and Paul Shaffer took fourth place. Choosing a king for Turn-a-bout was the beginning of a new tradition. Answering questions was a major part in The contestants and their escorts were (Standing on stage) Rene Hasier, Bill Shoemake, Yolonda determining who would be king. Small, Darryl Walker. Shari Jo Akai. Ramon Nunez. (Sitting) Paul Shaffer, Irene Munoz. Patricia Becker, Jerome Wellman Bill Shoemake shows off his muscles in the gym Paul Shaffer models formal wear with Irene Jerome Wellman was crowned the first Turn- suit competition. Munoz escorting him to the stage. a-bout king. 18 TURN-A-BOUT Marla Korpi and her date, Marty Mulkey. seemed to be tired after dancing the night away. Lisa Gann, along with her choice for the evening, Scott Girbertini, enjoyed the dancing and music broadcast by a live O.J. TURN-A-BOUT DANCE On Feb. 5, 1982 every girl had the opportunity to pick the man of her choice to be her date for the 6th Annual Turn-a-bout Dance. It cost each couple $12, which the girls also had the opportunity of paying. The dance was held at the Harvey Holiday Inn from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Music for dancing was announced by a professional disc jockey, who worked for WLS radio station. Couples thoroughly enjoyed the evening and the mood went along well with the theme, for everyone certainly seemed Lost In Love. Usa Carboni was very happy in the arms of her “Prince Charming”. Yolanda Small was glad she could ask anyone she wanted for her date. Darryl Walker was her lucky choice. TURN-A-BOUT 19 SCIENCE FAIR The 1981-82 Science Fair was held at Bloom High School on March 11. Bloom Trail students entered a total of 81 projects in the fair. The winners of the Bloom Fair advanced to the Regional Fair at Chicago Circle Cam- pus which was held on April 3, 1982. Bloom Trail entered 57 projects at the Regionals. Of all the projects entered we received 10 Outstanding places. From the Regionals the winners proceeded to the State Science Fair at the University of Illinois. Five students came back with Outstanding awards. XAV o :he� he]c :: Kayko Davis and Heidi Heil proudly display their science Fair project which won an Outstanding downstate. All the months of planning and building went down the drain. A look of anger came to many faces at the bridge contest. 20 SCIENCE FAIR • THE EFFECTS OF iIBBERELUC ACID OH PEANUT EMBRYOS CONCLUSION Julie Beuster checked out her project before being judged. Debbie Crumbaugh nervously awaits the judges. The judges check requirements on all bridges. Lynn Selvey can't believe the results from the judges. SCIENCE FAIR 21 CHILDREN’S ROAD SHOW; “LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD” (Above) Little Red Riding Hood running to Grandma s house. (Right) Brigette Rowe, Jerry Williams. Jarrett Rowe. Wayne O'barski. Grandmother, Beth Procunier; Little Red Riding Hood, Julie Mustard; Bird, Kimberlyn Baker, Snake, Anthony Cheeks; Rabbit, Sherri Smith; Fox, Irma Gonzalez; Wolf, Sharon Procunier; Ranger, Matt Artega; Bear, David Griffin. 22 CHILDREN’S ROAD SHOW “Little Red Riding Hood” was the Children’s Road Show presented by the Speech and Drama Club. Mr. Robert Nerious, a former English teacher from Bloom Trail directed the play which packed up the crews and traveled to area feeder schools. Try-outs were held April first and second. The student director chosen was Kimberly Baker who also played the Bird. The play was quite a delight to the area grammar school children and it also went well with the students at Bloom Trail. The play’s success goes to show that with a little support Bloom Trail’s drama department can turn out some quality performances. (Above left) • Red'' attempts to pluck the Bird. (Above) Little Red Riding Hood is startled by a passing bunny rabbit (Sherri Smith). (Left) To conclude a little dispute, part of the cast prepare to kill the director, Mr. Nerious. his pleas were to of no avail. CHILDREN’S ROAD SHOW 23 “GROWING UP BLACK IN AMERICA’ February was a month to look forward to for Black Theatre as well as Dance Discovery. The two clubs combined forces to present a spec- tacular production for Black History month. The assembly was entitled Growing Up Black In America”. The members of Mrs. Willis' Black Theatre class portrayed famous Black Amer- icans. They told of their hardships and summed the skit up by telling of their many accomplishments. Dance Discovery, also sponsored by Mrs. Willis, played a major role. Dancing to the mellow tune of “I Believe in Love . This dance summed up the assembly. By stating the world needs more and there’s someone who still believes in it. David Neal and Patricia Hennings displayed some of their theatrical abilities. Chris McFarland presented one of his poems during the assembly. The boy - Booker T. Washington an interpretation by Darren Wallace. David Neal portrays Richard Wright during the Black History program. BLACK THEATRE 25 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (Front row) Karen Schurwanz. Sue Schutz, Paul Sedlacek, Margaret Pettice, David Osmolski, Jesse Perez, Teresa Oswald, Reagan Welch. (Second row) John Gesiakowski, Connie Sons. Jeff Ogdon, Dennis Newquist, Lori Murray, David Monty, Pamela McCarthy, Kim Martin, Jackie Ogibovic, Michael Srog. (Third row) A.J. Apponi, Laurie Betz, Duncan Brown, Ed Brzinski, Rodney Christo. Kelley Cripe. Art Draves, Mary Graefnitz, Marianne Hall, Eric Jackson, Cheryl Jaeger. (Fourth row) William Lawless, Dagmar Leonhardt, Manfred Leonhardt, Mike Navratil, Tammy Paris, Peggy Wilson. Eugene Ylo IV, Dorthea Brown, Bob Brown, Sudana Coulter, Cindy Douglas (Fifth row) Bill Ruminski, Paula Gibes, Elizabeth Gutafson, Marilyn Harris. Bruce Ikard, Wyattina Jennings, Roy Jimenez, Tammy Jung, Sue Kieper, Marla Korpi, Julie Kuznicki National Honor Society members are recognized by their academic achievement. They participate in many activities such as, M.S. fund raiser and being guides for the freshmen orientation. Each year the officers participate in a SICA conference. For the 1982-83 school year the officers that will be going to the Chicago Circle Campus are: Art Draves, President; Rodney Christo, Vice-President; Ed Brzinski, Treasurer; Laurie Betz, Secretary. (Above) NHS members displayed their intelligence — for building pop can pyramids. (Right) Mr. McGee congratulated Eric Jackson at the NHS induction. 26 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY David Perry lit the candles of knowledge and achievement. Rich Wilson, Dave Perry, Gail Sulski. and Shawn Shutts at N.H.S. induction. (Front Row) Shawn Shutts, Gail Sulski, Shari Jo Akai, Kim Garbacz, Toni Kidwell (Second Row) Sharon Procunier. Lee Emroll, Mary Bock, Paul Shaffer. Patricia Kreidler (Third Row) Bob Tucker, Rich Fisher, Ken Elkern, Rich Wilson, Tim Herr. Marty Mulkey, David Perry Now some words of knowledge from Rich Wilson. 27 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY CHILD DEVELOPMENT Child Development was not only fun for the children but it was also fun for the participating students. The kids arrived about the second week in October and stayed until the class ended about the third week in December. About twenty-five kids were scheduled for the class which also doubled as a nursery for busy parents. Every day was filled with something new and fun to do; after all, children are the joy of all our lives. (Above) Future Trail Blazers relaxed after receiving their diplomas. (Above right) The class of the year 20 — rose to receive their diplomas. (Right) These graduates already learned how to behave like high school students. 28 CHILD DEVELOPMENT The new mural outside the Child Development room before its completion. LETTER CLUB Row 1- Gary Hummel ..... Toni L. Kidwell .... Julie Gesiakowski Raelene Borrmann ............. Tennis ........... Softball Woman's Swimming ......... Gymnastics Row 3- Chuck Hussey ............................................ Golf Dorthea Brown ................................ Women's Track Ed Bryzinski ....................................... Wrestling Tim Herr ............................................ Baseball Row 2- Arthur Sanders Jr................................. Men's Track Rick Lopez ................................. Men's Swimming Melynie Braschler ................................ Volleyball Row 4- Kim Garbacz ................................. Women s Basketball Dagmar Leonhardt ............................... Cross Country Dennis Newquist ....................................... Football Douglas Jones .................................. Cross Country LETTER CLUB 29 VARSITY BASEBALL (Front Row) Rodney Christo, Mike Balcazar. Mike Vincent. Tim Herr. Roy Jimenez. Mike Clavers (Middle Row) Chuck Hussey. John Gesiakowski. Ken Elkern. Art Draves. Leon Kotecki. Ralph Gazzillo, James Noles (Back Row) Coach Len Motta, Steve Feilen, Dan Memmini, Dennis Newquist, Darren Hathaway. Ramon Nunez. Mike Paolella, Manager Becky Garner SOPHOMORE BASEBALL (Front Row) Todd Dilbeck. Pete Mendoza, Steve Bridges. Corey Jahnke, Joe Draves. Joe Pezzuto (Back Row) Coach Walter Simpson. Frank Boyd. Blake Desiderio. Carl Daun. Augie Gonzalez. Scott Lennertz 30 BASEBALL FRESHMAN BASEBALL (Front Row) Nora Diaz, Karie Spangler. Shelia McFarland. Ann Lucas Kim Piwowarczyk. Terri Grant (Back Row) Coach Pete McGuire. Marisa Stone. Irene Pavlick. Debbie Ehinger. Myra Presley. Manager Nancy Theodore (Front Row) Manager Tammy Green. Rick Goluszka. Blayne Carroll. Joe Carra. Tony Panozzo. Patrick Haugh Middle Row) Earl Klycyek. Louis Dietz. Jim Flamini. Rick Egar. Butch Kolongowski. Matt Stephens (Back Row) Coach Ken Haynie. Scott Hoevker. Aldo Gazzillo. Terry Lavelle, Dino Lenburg. Bill Belcher. Coach Wayne Renderman SOPHOMORE SOFTBALL BASEBALL 31 VARSITY SOFTBALL Toni Kidwell gets ready to catch anything hit her Jeannette Davis shows how she gets ready for way. ground balls. (Front Row) Jeannette Davis, Kerri O'Toole. Toni Kidwell Jackie Langlois. (Middle Row) Sue Kuznicki, Denise Roszak. Kristen Richard. Retha Robinson. Mary Grant (Back Row) Jackie Fisher. Sharon Hazel. Tamm) Denton. Mary Graefnitz, Laura Wilkening. Rochelle Williams 32 VARSITY SOFTBALL MEN’S TENNIS (Front Row) Frank Judd, Amar Rajpurkar. Phil John Kulacz, Jim McGrady. Coach Kwilosz John Kulacz returned the ball during practice. Oliver, (Back Row) Matt Brown, Dave Caffarine, (Front Row) Eugene Ylo, John Hall, Dany Wieringa. Gary Hummel (Back Row) Bill Ruminski, Coach Kwilosz, James Scholl, Steven Oliver Gary Hummel judged the ball for a perfect return. MEN S TENNIS 33 (Front row) Crystal Jones. Michelle Mason. Jennifer Davis. Geneva Brown. Faye Ball (Back row) Coach. Mr. Stevens; Joann McQuitter. Nina Barnes. Dorthea Brown. (Middle row) Coach. Ms. Carr; Carla Woods. Kim Walker. Dagmar Leonhardt. Sabrina Harper. Terry Stone. Hattie Rogers. Sharon Green. Kim Green Nicole Williams. Coach. Mr. Kennedy During the 1981-82 season the Women's Track team did exception- ally well. With all the teamwork and the superior coaching by Ms. Carr and Mr. Stevens the Blazers finished in second place down state. Along with the 2nd place team effort, the Trail Blazers also managed to win other awards; Dorthea Brown received a 3rd Place for the 100 meter dash and became the 1982 State Long Jump Champion; the 800 meter relay team received a 6th place award and the 400 meter relay team set a new state meet record of 47.0. The Women s Track team also managed to become the '82 District Champions. The BLAZERS will prevail! Sabrina Harper demonstrated the form that took her down state. 34 WOMEN'S TRACK Did this trophy belong to Bloom Trail? Yes, working together the girls placed second in state. WOMEN'S TRACK 35 At the assembly held in honor of the track teams' accomplishments, the awards were presented. The Men’s Track team managed to bring home the “gold” from District competition. Other accomplishments that were inducted into the BT Hall of Fame were the 40 meter relay taking 8th at the IHSAA State finals and the 800 meter relay taking a 7th. The 400 meter relay team received a 3rd place at the IHSAA meet. Fred Barnes managed a 7th place in the State Long Jump. Mr. McGee was proud to display the plaque that was presented to the District Champions. 36 MEN'S TRACK (Above: (L-R) The student teams were out for blood - the faculties! ball — maybe too hard. Mr. Cosenza! You're hitting the ball the wrong The teachers were ready to fight back. Mr. Wheeler tried hard for this way! It's not easy to juggle volleyballs. STUDENTS VICTORIOUS OVER TEACHERS! The teachers may have had the home-court advantage but the students proved to be too much. The teachers retired gracefully” from the games being the good sports that they were. Oh! the agony of defeat!! (Top row) The Winners! The Shorthand(eds). row) The heh-hem” - LOSERS. All together The Red Bananas (oops! Bandanas). (Bottom they spelled BT's finest! STUDENT TEACHER VOLLEYBALL 37 THE 38 THE EXPRESS EXPRESS” THE EXPRESS 39 QUILL (Front row) Cheryl Jaeger. Laurel Betz, Anne Gibson. Lisa Jinks, Bob Mulkey. Paula Gibes. David Perry, Bill Ruminski (Back row) Mrs. Vallone, Tucker, Tammi Paris. (Middle row) Dean Millsap. Toni Kidwell. Marty Mark Collantes. Becky Garner, Angie Trevino. Juliet Medrano (Above) Mrs. Vallone indicated some flaws on a newspaper proof. (Right) Bill Ruminski sorted through pictures for the EXPRESS. 40 QUILL SCROLL SCROLL TOP JOURNALISTS INDUCTED The Quill Scroll society is a national organization which honors the achievements of outstanding jour- nalism students. Each inductee had to be recommend- ed by a teacher before admittance into the society. Bloom Trail students were chosen for their writing technique, layout style and overall ability in journalism demonstrated by their work on either the school yearbook or newspaper. (Top) Cheryl Jeager and Laurie Betz attempted to alphabetize yearbooks for distribution without arguing. (Above) After an exhausting day with only a few hundred books left to go. Brian Phillips signs for his book while a weary Julie Medrano looks on. (Right) Cheryl Jaeger attempts to crop pictures for the yearbook. SUPER STUDENTS CLASSIFIED AS “TOP 10“ 1985 1st Carmella Buggemi 1st Blayne Carroll 1st Mark Emroll 1st Gina Folta 1st Heidi Heil 1st Sandra Shunk 1st Mark Springer 1st Laura Wilkening 2nd Barbara Montgomery The registrar's office published their list of the Top 10” students in the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior class. This list was published twice yearly. Students who earned this honor held a grade point average of 3.7 or better on a 4 point scale. 3rd Elizabeth Canali 3rd Ed McGrady 42 “TOP 10 1984 1st Renee Renzetti 2nd Kimberly Michalek 3rd Kelly Holcomb 4th William Blackstone 5th Scott Proper 7th April Llorca 8th Raina Flemmons 8th Lori Parkison 6th Barbara Messex 6th Gary Hummel 6th Dagmar Leonhardt 7th Cheryl Jaeger 1983 8th 9th 10th Bill Lawless Rodney Christo Mary Graefnitz ‘TOP 10” 43 OUTSTANDING SENIORS RICH WILSON BOB TUCKER LEE EMROLL TONI KIDWELL KIM GARBACZ Rich Wilson was the Valedictorian for the class of 1982. He was the second person in Bloom Trail history to attain a 4.0 grade point average for all semesters in high school. He was ranked first in his class. Because of a 29 on his ACT, Rich is also an Illinois State Scholar, a title only ten seniors attained this year. He also earned the title of ‘ Commended Merit Student'' because of his score oft the PSAT that he took his junior year. One of Rich's most out- standing titles was Vice- President of the 1982 Bloom Trail Chapter of the National Honor Society. Rich had also participat- ed quite a bit athletically. Among his athletic accom- plishments was the honor of being named Honorary Captain for the All-Area Academic squad his senior year. Rich also won the Spirit of Victory. an award for having the high- est grade point average for male athletes. Rich attended the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and majored in Computer Science Engineering. Bob Tucker was Salu- tatorian for the class of 1982. He had the number two rank in his class with a grade point average of 3.954. Bob's athletic endeavor during sophomore year was the sophomore golf team. His main extra- curricular activity was working on the “Soph- omore Fire”. He pursued these two activities his junior year by being on the Varsity golf team and by being Assistant Features Editor on the B.T. Express. At the end of his junior year Bob was inducted into the Bloom Trail National Honor Society. He was then elected President of NHS by his fellow class- mates his senior year. Bob also expanded his athletic ability his senior year by being on both Varsity golf and Varsity Tennis. His third major activity was being Editor- in-chief of the renamed Express”. Bob attended the Univer- sity of Illinois where he majored in Engineering Computer-Science with Journalism as his minor. Lee Emroll was chosen as an outstanding senior because of his achieve- ments in both academic and extra-curricular activi- ties. Lee was an Illinois State Scholar with a 3.9 grade average. He was ranked third in the Senior class. Along with being inducted to the National Honor Society as a junior, Lee was commended in the National Merit Scholar Program and received the Sauk Trail Chapter of Professional Engineers Math-Science Award. He received straight A s in both Math and Science for four years and attended the University of Illinois and to study Mechanical Engineering. Lee was also an out- standing and active member of the Bloom Trail Band. He participated in the IHSA solo and ensem- ble contest and received a perfect score on his clarin- et solo. Lee won many music awards such as Outstanding Band Member his freshmen, sophomore, and junior years. He made IMEA All-State Band in 1981 and 1982. Toni Kidwell had been designated an Outstand- ing Senior because of a prime example of leader- ship, and academic stand- ing. Toni was named an Illinois State Scholar, she was a two year member in the National Honor Socie- ty, and a four year member in Bloom Trail's athletics. Toni had an impressive rank of fourth in her class with a grade point average of 3.8133. Because of this high standing and her excellence on the softball team for four years. Toni received an award from the Army for the female athlete with the highest G.P.A. This award. The Spirit of Victory Award is given out to one male and one female in the school. Her athletic achieve- ments included the softball team, the swim team, the basketball team, football manager, and during her senior year. Head Football Manager over 12 other managers. Toni went to Champaign Illinois to attend the University of Illinois major- ing in Engineering. True to the definition of Outstanding Seniors , was Kim Garbacz. She was chosen as one of the outstanding seniors for her participation in school ac- tivities, and for her excel- lent class rank of number 7. Her grade point average was 3.7882. During Kim's freshmen year, she participated in the Science Fair. She received an outstanding award and then went on to regionals and was award- ed 2nd place. When Kim was a junior, she was inducted into the National Honor Society, which is truly a great honor. During this year Kim kept up remarkably good grades. In Kim’s senior year she was in more activities than ever. She was a football manager and in the Letter- man's Club. Kim was on the honor roll, and the basketball team for the fourth year. She was cho- sen as one of the captains for the basketball team. After high school, Kim went to the University of Illinois in Champaign. Kim planned to be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and majored in accounting. 44 OUTSTANDING SENIORS CLASS OF 1982 GAIL SULSKI DAVE PERRY MARTY MULKEY BILL RUMINSKI PAULA GIBES Gail Sulski went to the University of Illinois, majored in Pre-med. Her goal was to become a surgeon. Here at Bloom Trail Gail accomplished many goals which qualified her as an Outstanding Senior . Most notable was her being named an Illinois State Scholar. She has took many difficult courses, including Cal- culus and Physics, while maintaining a very fine class rank of eighth with a grade point average of 3.7826. Gail was in the National Honor Society both her junior and senior years. During her senior year, she held the office of Secretary for the prestigious organ- ization. Throughout his four years at Bloom Trail Dave Perry was active in many areas including working on yearbook staff, student council, and especially the science academy. Ever since freshman year Dave's projects went to the state competition. As a freshman he served as the chairman of Region 9, for the science academy. During the 1982 year he served as Pre- sident of the Illinois Junior Academy of Science after being Vice-President the year before. Dave was the 1982 win- ner of the Bausch and Lomb Science award and he was recipient of a scholarship to the National Youth Science Camp. His projects won both the U.S. Airforce and U.S. Navy Science awards. Dave was the Editor- in-Chief for the yearbook in 1982 and also Student Council President. He ranked fifth in his class with a 3.8 grade point average. Dave went to the University of Illinois in Champaign where he majored in Pre-medicine, hoping to become a doc- tor. Marty Mulkey was not only chosen to be an Outstanding Senior for his fine class rank of 16. but also because of his extreme talent in the fine arts and his participation in various organizations. Marty has been involved in many groups. The Inter- national Thespian Club. Speech Team, National Honor Society, Choir, and features editor of the Express newspaper are just a few of them. After high school Marty pursued his acting career by going to Rockford Col- lege in Rockford Illinois. Bill Ruminski contributed a great deal to Bloom Trail in both academic and extra-curricular activities. Bill was on the Speech team, the Tennis team and the Photography Editor of the Express. He also was named as an Illinois State Scholar in 1982. Bill was a two-year member of the Quill and Scroll and was inducted into the National Honor Society. He also was a top scorer at Bloom Trail in the annual Math Test in 1982. Bill attended Southern Illinois University in Car- bondale majoring in Cin- ema and Photography. He majored in Photo Jour- nalism. Photography, though is not the only interest Bill had. Bill was a true math and science lover. He was one of six seniors who had been enrolled in Advanced Chemistry. Physics, and Calculus; all of which are excelled courses in math and science. Paula Gibes was chosen as an Outstanding Sen- ior because of her achievements at Bloom Trail and because of her unique acceptance to her chosen college. Three major accomplishments she made were her induc- tion into the National Honor Society, becoming a recipient of the Times Journalism Award, and receiving the South Chicago Heights Kiwanis Scholarship worth $400. A two-year member of the Express staff. Paula served as the News Editor her senior year. She was also a two-year member of the International Quill and Scroll Journalism Honor Society. Paula was on the swim team for three years, one year she was captain and a letter club represen- tative, a men's swim team manager, a choir member, the 1980 Treble Choir Outstanding member, a State Science participant, and a Gold medal winner in the 1980 St. Xavier College Art contest. OUTSTANDING SENIORS 45 SENIOR AWARDS ASSEMBLY (Right) Lee Emroll and Rich Wilson received awards from Mr. Tory for their excellence as math students. The Senior awards was one of the highlights of graduating. Proud of his hard work. Dave Perry displayed his well earned trophies. Michelle Washington gave her speech on President's Comments. 46 SENIOR AWARDS ASSEMBLY GRADUATION Rich Wilson, honored as valedictorian, addressed Practice makes perfect: as Tom Ehinger and the '82 graduating class. Ken Elkern rehearsed for graduation night. Anne Reisner led the choir during the graduation ceremony. (Below right) Lori Houdek prepared Scott Appleberry for the big night . (Below) Linda Stenson added some final touches to Octavia Lindsey. LAST DAYS OF 1981-82 Since the sign said ‘Boys only , Sue Finnin, Donna Vallone and Kim Palmer decided to take the “boys in. (Above) Many students wrote farewell letters to their friends and proceeded to leave them lying about. (Right) Kim Palmer and Donna Vallone Go Ape . This student planned on building a bon-fire in the hallway. After learning that he couldn't build a fire there, he decided to take it elsewhere. 48 LAST DAYS OF 82 Back To School! HOMECOMING PREVIEW ASSEMBLY Matt Brown shoveled down chocolate cream pie as Irma Gonzalez. Chris Goluszka and Donna DeLarosa watched. Donna DeLaRosa announced the rules for the pie eating contest which took place at the pep assembly. (Above) Dave Griffin said a Prayer before eating his pie. (Right) Mrs. Margolin protected herself against a mugger. (Mr. Mecozzi) 50 H.C. PREVIEW ASSEMBLY The week of Oct. 11 was Homecoming Week. The week proceeded with many events, including a pep assembly. The students of Bloom Trail really got excited about the game against Lockport in which the Blazers were victorious (31 to 0). (Top) Mrs. Payne and Steve Martin were enthused about the orange passing The junior team demonstrated their winning form, contest which the juniors won. (Above) The BT Marching Band performed at all the pep assemblies. (Left) This group of people cheered on the sophomore Powder Puff Cheerleaders. (Above) Mr. Tong looked to the crowd for Blazer Spirit HOMECOMING PEP ASSEMBLY 51 POWDERPUFF FOOTBALL GAME (Above) Sophomore cheerleaders (Lett to right) Tom Baker, Matt Arteaga. (Below) The senior football team before losing to the sophomores Gerald Pyke, Mark Emroll. 52 POWDERPUFF FOOTBALL (Left) The Senior quarterback tried for the bomb during practice. (Above) Tammy Denton showed her style as she dodged sophomore tacklers. (Left) The players on the senior team showed their excitement prior to the game. (Above) The seniors really got excited as a sophomore ran the wrong way. POWDERPUFF FOOTBALL 53 HOMECOMING TALENT SHOW (Above Right) Kim Greene and David Neal performed at the Talent Show by singing. (Above) Donna DeLaRosa was the MC for the evening (Right) Clara Smith demonstrated her vocal talents. 54 TALENT SHOW (Above) Joan Montgomery was the hostess of the night's activities. (Bottom Left) Chris Nelken played his guitar for the audience. (Bottom Center) Anthony Cheeks and Phyllis Allen sang a song. (Bottom right) Jerome Hoskins danced to a drum solo. TALENT SHOW 55 HOMECOMING PANCAKE BREAKFAST (Top) Open wide and say ahhh. (Above) Gee, these pancakes taste good! (Right) These freshmen were ready for some serious eating. 56 PANCAKE BREAKFAST HOMECOMING WACKY OLYMPICS (Above left) Right, left, right, left. (Above) Phil Cristello made it to high school but not without his bottle. (Left) Rick Goluska practiced for the day that he'll really have to carry the bride across the threshold (poor girl!). One of the many activities that have become a Homecoming tradition is the Wacky Olympics, sponsored by Student Council. Representatives from each class and faculty members made up the teams that participated in crazy events such as the egg toss (what a yolk!), the three-legged race, the bride carrying contest and the root beer drinking contest — using baby bottles! For the 1982-83 Wacky Olympics, the seniors won — nobody could bear to see them pout. H.C. WACKY OLYMPICS 57 (Top) Journalism won the award for best effort at the Homecoming Parade. (Left) Foreign language club member showed his Blazer spirit. (Above) Class of '84 showed that it was the best, winning trophy for best overall float. 58 HOMECOMING PARADE HOMECOMING PARADE (Above left) The Blazettes added a little spirit to the parade. (Above) Steve Martin s mom let him have the car for the day. (Left) The clerical staff got into the spirit of the festivities. The 1982 Homecoming Parade was held on October 16th, during the varsity half-time. The Class of '84 won the Best Overall Float, the Cheerleaders left with a trophy for the Best Theme. Student Council managed Best Interpretation and Journalism was awarded Best Theme. HOMECOMING PARADE 59 HOMECOMING GAME BLOOM TRAIL - 31 LOCKPORT - 0 How would you like to be in front of this offense? 60 HOMECOMING GAME Bloom Trail tried desperatly to recover a fumble. HOMECOMING GAME 61 The 1982 Homecoming Court and their escorts. (Above) Debbie Lewter and Frank Judd had a terrific time. (Right) LeAnn Knaack and her date took time out for a picture. 62 HOMECOMING DANCE HOMECOMING DANCE — KIM RICHARD REIGNS !«• M ' B « Tim Lori Pickens, Pam Williams, and Mr. Tong prepared for the dance. The Homecoming Dance was held in the Bloom Trail Cafeteria Ballroom on October 16th. Student Council, with the help of a few other volunteers, did a very nice job of transforming the cafeteria. (Left) Robin and Chuck were burning up the dance floor. (Above) Kim Kovacs and Diane Schamadinger were in a festive mood after the day s happy events. HOMECOMING DANCE 63 Ericka Gluckleder and Rodney Christo were having a superb time. Sue Neugebauer and her successor Kim Richard. The band. Juice. Alumnus Martin Utermark comes back to haunt the dance floor with his date Lori O'Donnell. 64 HOMECOMING DANCE A Bloom sponsor explained to Chris Goluzska and Gail Cook how to make their sweaters smaller. HUMAN RELATIONS WORKSHOP Who's This? Mr. X! Donna DeLaRosa and Steve Martin argued over a chocolate chip cookie. HUMAN RELATIONS WORKSHOP 65 TURNABOUT The Turnabout, was held on Friday January 14, at the Holiday Inn in Harvy. Steve Martin was crowned king after he proved to be the best man for the job at the Turnabout assembly. Turnabout gives the girls the chance to ask the guy of their choice and this was a pleasant change. The Turnabout Court (Front Row) Sandy Burke. Chris Goluska. Mia Canali. Sabrina Harper. Sharon Weems. Clarissa Wonten (Back Row) Ed Brzynski, Art Draves. Ed Spila, David Neal. Steve Martin. Aundre Robinson 66 TURNABOUT (Above) The newly crowned king Steve Martin and his date Sharon Weems. (Lett) Angela Cooper with her date and Michael Boyd with his posed for a picture. (Left) Tina Garcia and Bob Rivera (Above) (seated) Bridget Roe. John Kulakowski. Carol Nossem. Mike Fekete. Joe Bender. Shellie Galvan. Dave Pederson. Linda Serama (standing) Martha Diaz. Bill Spearson. Mike Stevens. Debbie Herman (Above Lett) Ed Spila. Stayin' Alive, stayin alive and Maria Canali. TURNABOUT 67 Fads and fashions come and go. The Trail Blazer staff has taken the liberty of including a few of the year's crazes. The Valley Girl can be listed as both a fashion and a fad. To achieve the proper “Var look, a dedicated Val spends many hours shopping for clothes and makeup. Next to hanging out with a real choice dude, shopping is her favorite thing to do. Without the right clothes you're a real geek. Like, I’m sure. There was the Preppies and the New Wave group who often stood in the fashion spotlight. A lot of creative' fads filled the year (not to mention the creator's pockets). There was Garfield, the Smurfs, stereo headsets, the ET craze and many, many more. Watching television has been one of America's favorite pastimes for many years and 1982 was no exception. The mixture of daytime soap-operas, new premieres, old favorites, and all the other shows kept audiences enter- tained all year. Some of the more popular soap- operas of the year were: All My Children, Days of Our Lives, The Edge of Night, General Hospital, One Life to Live, Ryan 's Hope, and The Young and the Restless. These are only a few of the daytime dilemas that kept people busy trying to figure out who was in love with whom and who was having an affair with whom”. Daytime soaps were not the only ones that had viewers held in suspense at the conclusion of each episode. The nightime soap-operas also had people asking questions, but the questions asked were of a different nature: who outsmarted whom” and “who really had all the power”. The evening listing of exciting soaps included Dallas, Dynasty, Falcon Crest, and Knots Landing, where money and power was everyone's main obssession. Besides all the power and passion of soap-operas there were some older shows that also got a lot of attention in 1982. The war-time story of M‘A'S‘H ended gracefully in the beginning of 1983 after an eleven year run. Other shows that were enjoyed over the year were Alice, Archie Bunker's Place, Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, and Trapper John MD to name only a few. There were also some shows that were semi-new, a few of them were: Fame, which dealt with students trying to make it big in show business, Hill Street Blues, an Emmy Award winning series that portrayed a realistic view of police life, Magnum P.I., where a handsome, bumbling investigator solved murder mysteries for a living, and The Facts of Life, which showed the troubles of growing up and learning about the birds and the bees. Finally we saw some new premieres that hit the screen that captivated audiences with their humor and charm. Square Pegs, for instance, took a look at how frustrating it can be to be a teenager. The Powers of Matthew Star and Knight Rider showed how ad- vanced and futuristic the world seemed with a prince from another planet and a computerized car. Cheers was a new series that won an award for best comedy of the year. And there was also Matt Houston, a sort of Texas-type Magnum who also captured the hearts of women. 70 TELEVISION SHOWS FAVORITE TELEVISION SHOWS OF 1982 MOVIES THAT MADE THE GRADE IN ’82 Henry Fonda gave his last motion picture performance in the award winning movie On Golden Pond. This heartwarming story tells of an aging man dealing with the idea of getting old. Outstanding special effects were the highlight of Poltergeist, another of the many outerspace adventures of the 1980's. Although many people could stay home and watch movies on pay or cable T.V. there were movies that people saw on the silver screen. Whether people preferred comedy or drama, romance or science fiction, there was a great variety that appealed to everyone. Throughout the year many movies earned high acclaim and awards, from the movie that started the year On Golden Pond to the end of the year ones such as Gandhi, Tootsie, and Sophie's Choice. No matter what type of movie you prefer there was something for every- one in 1982. When a down-and-out actor is so desperate to get a job on a T.V. soap-opera that he impersonates an actress, he soon becomes everyone s Tootsie . The man of steel triumphed again in Superman II by stopping his three arch enemies from destroying and ruling the planet Earth. Enlisting in a Naval Training Program with a commanding superior officer and having a loving girlfriend had a soldier facing the strain of trying to become both An Officer and a Gentleman. The touching story of a boy's love for his outer space friend is one of the reasons E.T. became such a popular movie in 1982. 1 IP IN P ,1 r • loya 5” — T-l r-Hi £ TV . ALL — Pink Floyd’s popular song and album The Wall inspired their movie by the same name. In which the advanced animation and their striking music made the film very effective. Sylvester Stallone continued his ongoing struggle to prove to himself and to others that he is a great fighter in Rocky III. MOVIES 1982-83 71 MUSIC IN 1982-83 Styx was the first band to use solar power to produce a record. Devo, with their flashy hair-dos and robot-like movements were quite a hit. Hall Oates had many popular singles and one 1 Hit off their H20 album. John Cougar had three hit singles off one top selling album including Jack Diane. Paul McCartney made another trip to the top of the hit lists with Take it Away, Ebony Ivory (with Stevie Wonder), and That Girl's Mine performed with Michael Jackson. Rick Springfield was still an American hearthrob — perform- ing on the Nation's favorite soap operas and singing too. The Stray Cats brought back the musical style that was so popular in the late 50 s and early 60s. 72 MUSIC IN 1982-83 IMAGES 1982 hitting the old industrial regions hardest. Protectionist pressures rose; a bill to require up to 90% of domestic content in every car sold in the U.S. received serious attention in Congress. The last few months of 1982 brought some preliminary evidence that the worst of the recession was over and the economy was staged for recovery. It seemed certain that it would be well into 1983 before most Americans would notice the difference. Volatile Haig loses his war As secretary of state. Alexander Haig seemed always to be at odds with someone. He angered many with his I am in charge statement after President Reagan was shot. The issue in every case seemed to be power. Haig announced his resignation on June 25. saying that President Reagan had strayed from their foreign policy. White House aides said that Haig had to go because of his combativeness. President Reagan nominated George Schultz to take Haig’s place as Secretary of state. The Senate approved Schultz on July 16. 1982. Uproar over Hinckley’s ‘sanity’ On March 30. 1981. John W. Hinckley Jr. shot President Ronald Reagan. White House press secretary James Brady. Secret Service Agent Timothy McCarthy and District of Columbia policeman Thomas Delahanty in front of a Washington hotel. Who did the shooting was not in dispute, even by Hinckley’s defense during his trial. But on June 21. 1982. a jury acquitted Hinckley on grounds of insanity, sparking a nationwide uproar over whether justice had been served and whether insanity should remain a legal defense. In September. Reagan asked Congress to make it tougher for juries to acquit on grounds of insanity. Brady, who is permanently disabled because of his head wounds, took a different tack. He filed a suit against Hinckley and the manufacturers of the gun and parts. Hinckley, meanwhile remains in St. Elizabeths, a Washington mental hospital. At an August 2 hearing he was declared still a danger to society and himself and was committed indefinitely. U.S. economy: A year to forget President Reagan best described the U.S. economy of 1982 in a remark he didn't believe would be overheard. It's a hell of a mess.” he said. And indeed the economy was. Unemployment crashed the double-digit barrier for the first time since 1941 and headed toward 11 percent of the work force. The recession that began in 1981 hung on like a strong virus, causing bankruptcies to reach the highest rate since the Depression. The economic malaise shrank the size of the crowds in stores, put several financial institutions out of business, threatened a new wave of worldwide protectionism and swelled the federal deficit to record proportions. In fiscal 1983. officials admitted, the deficit could reach $180 billion. Businesses failed at an alarming rate. One shock came in May, when Braniff International Airways stunned its employees by closing down. America — indeed, the world — was going through a painful transition. It was called the process of disinflation, the move from a higher to a lower rate of inflation. Some economists, like Nobel Prize winner George Stigler, said the nation was in a mild depression. The drop in inflation was the most encouraging side-effect to the recession. In 1980, the consumer price index rose by 12.4%, tapered off to 8.9% in 1981, and rose by 5 to 6 percent for most of 1982. Most Americans weren't happy with the situation. The second stage of Reagan’s 25% tax cut, along with a gradual fall in super-high interest rates, failed to spur a recovery. Although business loan rates dropped, consumer loan rates remained exceptionally high, discouraging people from buying big-ticket items. The recession was also extremely uneven. Out-of-work Viet Nam Vet on Main Street, Cortland. N.Y. In February, John DeLorean, the epitome of a whiz kid and a former General Motors top executive, wit- nessed his dream of building sports cars crash. His Northern Ireland business went into receivership. On October 19, DeLorean was arrested on charges of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 220 pounds of cocaine. The govern- ment's case apparently will be that DeLorean entered into the drug deal in a desperate attempt to raise cash to save his company. IMAGES 1982 73 IMAGES 1982 Solidarity Leader Lech Walesa on being freed after an eleven-month interment: I did not sign anything, resign from anything, made no declarations, no commitments. ' Argentina Seizes Falklands The Argentine governing junta announced on April 2, 1982 that army, navy and air force units had captured the British held Falkland Islands. United States President Ronald Reagan had tried by phone to persuade Argentina's President Leopoldo Galieri to call off the invasion. The British denounced Argentina by calling the invasion a wanton act. On April third Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher ordered a large naval task force to sail to the islands and announced that Argentina's financial assets in the United Kingdom would be frozen. The United Nation Council demanded the withdrawal of Argentine troops from the Falklands but Argentina declared that it would not do so. In London. John Nott the British Defense Secretary, vowed that Britain would fight if peace efforts did not work out. Despite the many peace-making efforts, by the United States and the United Nation's Council, the British and the Argentines fought a senseless war that could have been prevented. After the deaths of many innocent people, soldiers and civilians, a truce between the two countries was declared in mid-June. . ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Caught in the library James W. Lewis sought on charges of extortion and unlawful flight in the case, was picked up at the Mid-Manhattan branch of the New York City Public Library. Lewis and his wife LeAnn had eluded a citywide hunt for two months. Using the alias Robert Richardson, Lewis allegedly sent a handwritten note to Johnson Johnson, the maker of Tylenol. The note demanded one million dollars if you want to stop the killing. By the time his name had surfaced as a suspect in the actual Tylenol poisonings, the Lewises had fled Chicago and were hiding in a New York City hotel room. From there. Lewis mailed letters to the Chicago Tribune denying £ny connections to the killings. One day after her husband's arrest. LeAnn Lewis surrendered to authorities in Chicago. (contd. in third column) (contd. from first column) She was held on five million dollar bond after US Attorney Dan Webb alleged that she helped her husband send a mid-October death threat to Pres. Reagan. January of 1983 marked the ten year anniversary of the end of the Viet Nam War. The war's end didn't leave its veterans without scars. It was sad to think that it took the nation ten years before they acknowledged the men and women who lost their lives. They lost their lives for a cause that many did not understand, in a war that wasn't even theirs. Despite the Lewis' arrest and his alleged connection to the Tylenol extortion, police admitted that they had no evidence to prove that he did more than piggyback on the notoriety of the deaths. A memorial was placed in Washington to commerate the dead and missing. The memorial was made of black stone with the names carved in columns. The monument was late in coming and its design was not the most glorious but did honor all of the Americans lost in a war that we were destined to lose. Artificial heart holds promise Barney Clark, a 61 year old dentist from a Seattle suburb, suffered progressive congestive heart failure for three years. He was told that he was too old for a heart transplant, so he played a long shot — an artificial heart. On December 2. University of Utah surgeons installed an artificial heart called Jarvik-7. Problems soon developed. A crack formed in the device, forcing doctors to operate again. Then Clark caught pneumonia. He battled those problems and moved off the critical list late in the month. N.Y. heist biggest in U.S. Two masked gunmen cut a hole through the roof of an armoured car company headquarters in New York City, handcuffed the lone guard and carried off $9.8 million dollars late on the night of December 12. It was the biggest heist in U.S. History. If the robbers had come with a second get-away truck they could have escaped with still more money. They left behind about S20 million in cash, apparently because it just wouldn't fit in their truck. The robbers not only surprised the guard on duty, they circumvented the burglary alarm system and turned security cameras toward the ceiling so none of their actions were recorded on film. A stormy year on weather front Mud Slides near San Francisco in January killed at least six people, left Leonid Brezhnev, 75. a beariike man who combined the Teddy's charm and the grizzly's power, died in '82. Succeeding Nikita Khrushchev in 1964. he ruled the U.S.S.R. for 18 years. During that time, he preached detente while building Soviet nuclear strength; crushed Czechoslovakia under the Brezhnev Doctrine (the Soviets are entitled to intervene in any country where a communist regime is in jeapardy); and invaded Afghanistan. John Belushi, 33. a supremely physical comic of surpressed violence who frequently ran amuck. He was the embodiement of recklessness to a whole generation on TV's Saturday Night Live and in the movie Animal House. He became another kind of symbol in the manner of his death: young, alone, in a rented Hollywood hotel bungalow, of an overdose of cocaine and heroine. several others missing and presumed dead, and caused more than $30 million in damage. The mud slides were caused by one of the region s worst storms of the century, which washed away hundreds of homes and bridges. Also in January, at least 40 people died in storms that pummeled parts of the nation with snow, ice and freezing rain early in the month. Southern states unaccustomed to snow had to deal with heaps of the white stuff, and citrus crops were destroyed. Unusually cold March temperatures zapped some of the fruit that survived the earlier winter assault. Almost ninety tornados swept through the Midwest and South early in April, killing more than 45 people and wrecking homes and businesses in dozens of areas. Ambitious space shuttle flights The space shuttle Columbia embarked on its most ambitious flights to date in 1982. The reusable craft began its third orbital voyage in March in a mission that slated 23 experiments in weightlessness. The astronauts were Jack Lousma and C. Gordon Fullerton. There were myriad annoyances from the start of the shuttle's fourth and last test flight in June, but astronauts Ken Mattingly and Hank Hatsfield came to the rescue in most cases. The shuttle s first four-man crew went up November 11. carrying its first payload — two commercial satellites that were placed in space. Overall the voyage went smoothly, vital because it would test astronauts ability to repair deployed satellites, had to be canceled because the $2 million suits designed for the space walk failed to perform. Ingrid Bergman, 67. who came to the U.S. from Sweden at 23. already married and a mother. Real as flat-heeled shoes but evoking mystery, she quickly captured the heart of Middle America — which was all the more shocked when she bore Italian Director Roberto Rossellin- i's child seven days before her divorce from Peter Lindstrom became final. She played saints (Joan of Ardj and spies (Notorious). victims (Gaslight) and victors (A Woman called Golda), and worked her last years knowing she was dying of cancer. Henry Fonda, 77. a supreme artist of artlessness. The audience must never see the wheels go round.' he said of his effortless performances. Ironically, not until the last of his 85 films. On Golden Pond, did he win an Oscar. Balanced-budget plan fails Accustomed to legislative victories. President Reagan took very hard the defeat of a proposed constitutional amendment that would require a balanced federal budget. The Balanced Budget Tax Limitation Amendment which would have allowed federal deficit spending only in times of war or by a three-fifths vote in both chambers of Congress, passed the Senate by more than a two to one margin but failed to receive the required two-thirds margin in the House of Representatives. Reagan vowed to revive the issue in the Spring. Another proposed constitutional amendment died this year, but Reagan counted it as a victory. The twelve year old struggle to append the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution died June 10. falling just three states short of the thirty-eight required for ratification. The National Organization for women said that it raised one million a month in the homestretch to win over key states. Illinois one of the states targeted, didn't approve the amendment despite demonstrations that included people chaining themselves to the Capitol building and splattering blood on windows and floors. A third proposed constitutional amendment, which would allow prayer in public schools, was buried in committee in Congress. Conservative lawmakers vowed that they wouldn't let the issue die. Grace Kelley, 52. who in her Hollywood roles was the patrician in the white gloves coolly poised but challengmgiy sexual. In real life she was the daughter of a Philadelphia bricklayer- contractor grown rich in a city whose Wasp elite scorned self-made Roman Catholics. When she married Monaco's Prince Rainier (suitably Catholic), she brought dignity and a particular grace to her new role as Princess. Deaths in many walks of life Former supreme Court Justice Abe Fortas died in 1982. as did the nation s oldest former First Lady. Bess Truman. First Lady Nancy Reagan and former first ladies Rosalyn Carter and Betty Ford attended the Truman funeral Other influential Americans who died in the year 1982 included Dr. Loyal Davis, a pioneer heart surgeon and father of Nancy Reagan; Msgr. Francis W. Kelly. Father Foxhole of World War II; business scions John Hay Jock Whitney and Alfred Bloomingdale; novelist John Cheever; and Watergate prosecuter Leon Jaworski. Hollywood lost Natalie Wood. Lee Strasberg. Paul Lynde. Eleanor Powell. Jack Webb and Warren Oates Other entertainers who died included composer and producer Burt Shevelove. directors King Vidor and Henry King, disc jockey Murray the K Kaufman and poet Archibald MacLeish. Musicians who died in 1982 included Harry Mills of the Mills Brothers, saxophonist Art Pepper, orchestra leader Charlie Spivak. pianist and composer Thelonious Monk. Harry Chapin and blues great Sam Lightnin Hopkins. Cartoonist Ernie Bushmiller who penned Nancy; financial columnist Sam Shulsky; and original Today host Dave Garroway. Sports figures who died in '82 included football coach Raymond Buddy Parker; legendary baseball pitcher Leroy Satchel Paige and Paul the Bear Bryant died only a month after his retirement from coaching after 38 seasons IMAGES 1982 75 (Above Left) The Bloom Trail Homecoming Parade was invaded by the Outdoor Adventure Club's Smurfs. (Left) Afro Club Members got into the spirit of the day's Festivities. CLUBS CLUBS 77 TRAIL AFRO AMERICAN SOCIETY (Front Row) Mrs. Emilly Means-Willis. Sponsor; Sharon Weems. President; Nathaniel Lipscomb. Vice President; Mia Wiley. Secretary; Vicki Green. Asst. Secretary; Latonia McQuitter. Treasurer; Stephanie Vaughn. Committee Chairperson; Karla Jefferson. Public Relations; Kenneth Hayslett. Public Relations; Robert Dobyne. Asst. Sgt. of Arms; Sammie Hayslett, Sgt. of Arms (Second Row) Eddie Baker. Timphanie Lucas, Reggie Osburn, Elizabeth Williams. Tracy Mixon. Doreen Wells. Diallo Crawford. Juanita Range. Shawn White. Duwana May. Marie Johnson. Janice Brown. Lisa Sprewer (Third Row) Eric Moore. Robinette Rice. Tammy Bell. Felicia Evans. G. T. Coleman. Keysa Singleton. Joletta Gordon. Addie Jackson. Thomas Peebles. Joyce Neal. Belinda Hollins. Anthony Cheeks. Ja’Tayn Dismukes. Joanna McQuitter (Fourth Row) Reginald Cole. Donnell Wayne. James Mitchell. Anthony Simes, Micheal Boyd. Tammy Green. Adekunie Erinkitola. Joyce Owten, Robin Mixon. Colethea Jackson. Willie Houzsh. Marisa Stone. Wayne Davis. Jessica Washington (Back Row) Milo Patterson. Keith Cole. Charlie Rogers. Duncan Brown. Tyrone Robinson. John Lockett, Monaral Dobyne. Yolanda Polk. Mary Hutchieson. David Griffin. Gwen Smith. Latanya Chay, Calvin Coley, Craig Glasper. (Right) TAAS shows its school spirit by its participation in the Homecoming Parade. (Above) Club members sold balloons during an assembly. TAAS (Trail Afro American Society) was an organization that provided cultural, whole- some, and uplifting activities for its members. Junior Sharon Weems was the president of TAAS for the 1982-83 school year. She was just one of the seventy active members of TAAS. In September, the club members unan- imously agreed to change the name of the organization from “Afro Club” to TASS. Afro club originated at Bloom Trail in 1969 by TAAS's present sponsor, Mrs. Emily Willis. 78 TAAS STUDENT AIDES (Front Row) Kelly Thorek, Shelly Dettlaff. Sam Hopper. Debbie Behm, Bill Lawless. Duncan E. Brown. Juanita Range. Latonia McQuitter. Debbie Hennessy. Julie Mustard. Dany Wieringa. Marie Miller. Cindy Jenkins. Becky Sullivan. Nathaniel Lipscomb. Kwayne Jennings. Todd Horton (Second Row) Julie Medrano. Linda Gernat. Lori Milam. Geneva Brown. Joanna McQuitter. Felicia Evans. Gwen Hoskins. Tammy Green. Amy Qunell, Terri Tilton. Julie Wustholz. Alvin Cheeks. Maria Canali. Bror Stewart. Denny Sowka. Connie Kendra (Third Row) Quin Stone. Debbie Biasella. Ronda Brewster. Brian Roberts. Westly Cook, Joe Sherman. Angela Cooper, Rhonda McGregor. Timka Webster. Calvin Coley. Wendy West, Richard Velez. Vicky Garza. Jessica Washington, Aaroo Ford. Paul Hoff. Peter Hoff. Brian Dwyer. Kim Kovacs (Fourth Row) Eric Jackson. Gary Klyczek, Denise Cerkoski. Jennell Jansma. Pam Hargrove. Donna DeLaRosa. Kelly Holcomb. Gail Cook. Laurie Betz. Rodney Cristo. Arthur Draves Jr.. Dagmar Leonhardt. Irma Gonzalez. Jack Oakes. Tom Porzel, Kelly Kreis. Sandy Mace. Sue Kuznicki. Rebecca Barker. Sandy Williamson. Laura Sparks, Barbara Rogers (Fifth Row) Davie Tullison. Wayne Hinton. Michael Moore. William Turner. Pierre Rhynes. Otis Reed. Robin Cassidy. Maxine Klyczek. Lesley Hernandez. Sue Teller. Tom Oswald. Ralph Gazzillo. Manfred Leonhardt. Sylvia Mariscal, Theresa Jennings. John Kulacz, Julie Brennan. Patty Batres. Diana Poplomatas. Barbara Garrison. Bev Peacock (Sixth Row) Terri Paris. Larry McGhee. Scott McClain. Steve Majka. Craig Glasper, Mike Kettell. Phil Bivona. Milton Patterson, Timphanie Lucas Jr.. Tracie Jasinski. Ignacio Negrete. Sarah Tucker. Gina Folta. Jennie Cook. Jackie Szymanski. Gary Thompson. Rolando Sanchez, Tammi Mugfor, Lee Ann Trkulja. Chris Ball. Dawn O'Donnell. Shannon Phillips. Carren Betts (Back Row) Robinette Rice. Julienne Jackson. Stephanie Cuthbert, Janet Johnson, Robin Haskins. Diane Schlamadinger. Tracy Thurmond, Ed Williams. Mike Crepps. Pat Finnin, Robert Bloom, Mike Pelock. Connie Signorelli. Denise Beemer. Karen Shipp STUDENT COUNCIL (Front Row) Mr. Tom Tong, Co-Sponsor; Mrs. Frima Margolin, Co-Sponsor; Donna DeLaRosa, President; Irma Gonzalez. Clerk; Bill Lawless. Financial Clerk; Anthony Cheeks, Senator; Gail Cook, Senator; Chris Goluska, Senator; Eric Hanson, Senator; Joan Montgomery, Senator; (not pictured - Kimberlyn Baker, Senator) (Second Row) Kayko Davis, Latonia McQuitter, Kathy Freeman, Jennie Cook, Gina Folta, Tammy Green, Karla Jefferson. Theresa Sheridan, Barbara Montgomery, Lisa Ogibovic (Third Row) Nathaniel Lipscomb, Patty Pelaez, Dale Matthews, Joe Chapleau, Christine Garcia, David Griffin, Gerald Pyke, Michael Brady. Joanna McQuitter, Stephanie Truite, Doreen Wells, Duncan Brown (Fourth Row) Julie Medrano, Karen Marino, Marie Miller. Darryl Adams, Laura Gawel, Mark Springer, Alvin Cheeks, Amar Rajpurkar, Calvin Coley, Yolanda Franklin, Georgette Wiseman (Back Row) Craig Glasper, Gwen Hoskins, Michelle Ferry, Amy Whittle, Lori Pickens, Ronald Flatt, Pam Williams, Heidi Heil, Tiffany Taylor, Karie Spangler. Veronica Sayles, Yolanda Thomas (Above) Steve Martin’s mother finally let him take the car out on his own. (Right) What do you mean you don't want to buy my balloons?!’ The 1982-83 goal of the Student Council was to promote pride and student involvement in Bloom Trail. To achieve that goal, the Student Council planned many activities throughout the school year. They began their tremendous climb with the outstanding Homecoming festivities. The Council originated many new traditions such as the Powderpuff Football Game, the Homecoming Preview Assembly and the Homecoming Talent Show. Under the direction of Mrs. Frima Margolin, Mr. Tom Tong and the Student Council President, Junior Donna DeLaRosa, the year’s Student Council bloomed into an organization of which many students were proud to call their own. 80 STUDENT COUNCIL INTERMEDIATE BEGINNING BANDS Beginning Band is the first step of the long line of instrumental courses offered at Bloom Trail. It is an introductory course for those students who have had no previous band experience. Intermediate Band is a second level band course that provides additional training for those students with no elementary school band experience. Students enrolled in the Intermediate Band have high expectations of becoming a future member of the Concert or Symphonic Band. (Front Row) Michelle Mason. Melissa Emmett. Richard Bullington. Director (Back Row) Phillip Allen. David Griffin. Condon Downs. Reginald Cole. Clyde Blankenship (Front Row) Richard Bullington, Director; Martha Diaz. Michelle Ferry. Angeline Lockhart. Arthie Hollins (Back Row) Luther Gordon. Rodney Allen. Richard Brand. Eddie Baker, Bryan Wilbourn, David Chick INTERMEDIATE BEGINNING BANDS 81 CONCERT BAND Concert Band was primarily made up of Freshmen and Sophomores who had previous training in elementary school. During the school year, Concert Band was involved in many activities. Per- forming as the Pep Band for home basketball games, giving many concert performances and participating in instrumental competitions. (Far Right Right) Concert Band Members performed at a Fall Concert. (Front Row) Cheryl Poppo. Brenda Gardner, Ann Turnlund, Dawn Wilson, Joyce Farkas. Robin Goldberg, Kelley Robey. Rita Liazure, Mandy Risley, Nataly Gueffier, Micky Jordan. Karen Marino. Michelle Caproni. Heather Zeller. Theresa Martinez. Rosanna Soto. Ana Colou, Debbie Sullivan (Second Row) Carmela Buggemi, Michelle Stokes. Chris Goluska. Alex Cobbin, Mary Jascinski, Stephanie Johnson, Dawn Pettit. Cindy Rivera, Heather Ewers. Rhonda Conaster. Bonnie Graziani, Adela Gonzalez. Carey Goldberg. Tom Herr. Scott Ansburg. Richard Bullington, Director (Third Row) Steve Weigand, Helena Diaz. Wayne Clow. Bobby Lopez. Jim Wagner. Joe Venturella. Julie Morales. Steven Vano, Tiffany Taylor. Robert Cooper. Steve Johnson. Scott Neilson, Lori Phillips. Tania Schreiber. David Stege, Rick Goluska. Joe Battista. Don Nowar (Back Row) James Krembs. Dante Monty, Brian Dubridge. Deon Yarbrough. Hans Veit. Amar Rajpurkar. James Blount. Ken Clinton. Jerome Woodard 82 CONCERT BAND JAZZ BAND (Front Row) Joel Watson, Carl Larsen, Terri Paris, Tom Oswald (Middle Sheridan. Ben Shirley. Tony Davis. Jenny Heldt, Pam Williams. Richard Row) Chris Heldt. Benny Lopez. Becky Garner. Barbara Montgomery, Mike Bullington, Sponsor Celmer. Ken Muehring, David Schaffer (Back Row) Lisa Ogibovic. Tom (Left) Barbara Montgomery, a promising bass player. (Above Lett) Richard Bullington (Above) Bob Rossi performed at a Fall Concert. (Above Right) Trail's Three Little Trumpeteers. Jazz Band was an ensemble made up of Trail’s finest musicians. The Band dealed with a more modern type of music than the other bands. Bloom Trail's Jazz Band was well known for its swinging and progressive style. The band operated under Mr. Richard Bullington and performed at community functions, festivals, district institutes, conven- tions and pep assembles. JAZZ BAND 83 MARCHING BAND The 1982-83 Marching Blazers uplift- ed their performance standards greatly over the school year. Made up of mostly Symphonic Band Members, the Marching Band played at all home football games. The Marching Blazers performed at the winter season basket- ball games and was also kept busy by participating in community functions and parades. Along with the Marching Blazers performed a new addition to the band, the Flag and Rifle Corps. Both the Marching Band and the Flag and Rifle Corps practiced long hours after school and during the summer. With the help and guidance of Mr. Richard Bullington and the drum majors, Dawn Haila and Dave Miller, the band improved greatly. To conclude the football season, the Marching Blazers literally laid down on the field after the last note had been played. 84 MARCHING BAND Richard Bullington, Bill Appleberry, Tom Baker, Patty Becker, Lisa Borkstrom, Kathy Brooks, Mike Celmer, Anthony Cheeks, Calvin Cooley, Dan Coy, Tony Davis, Louie Dietz, Kathy Freeman, Chris Garcia, Ralph Gazzillo, Liz Gomez, Terri Grant, Dawn Haila, Alice Haines, Lisa Harrell, Darrin Hathaway, Shelley Hawes, Heidi Heil, Chris Heldt, Jim Kloss, Tabitha Lane, Carl Larsen, Benny Lopez, Ed McGrady, Lori Millam, Dave Miller, Barb Montgomery, Ken Muehring, Mike Navratil, Karen Neese, Tim Odom, Lori O'Donnell, Lisa Ogibovic, Bob Oswald, Tom Oswald, Carol Pacula, Irene Pavlick, Ken Peterson, Lori Pittlock, Julie Pomeroy, Laura Sedlacek, Tammy Schreiber, Theresa Sheridan, Tom Sheridan, Ben Shirley Ray Soappman, Mark Springer, Sue Teller, Joel Watson, Dan Weigand, Scott Veit, Pam Williams, Joyce Willig SYMPHONIC BAND (Front Row) Sue Teller, Tabitha Lane. Lisa Borkstrom. Liz Gomez. Julie Pomeroy. Thersa Sheridan. Alice Haines. Karen Neese. Kathy Freeman. Dawn Haila, Monica Williams. Kathy Brooks. Renne Renzetti. Lisa Harrell. Lori Pitlock (Second Row) Carol Pacula. Tim Odom. Mark Springer. Terri Paris. Dave Miller. Mike Navratil. Barb Montgomery. Joyce Willig. Lori Millam (Third Row) Darren Hathaway. Lori O’Donnell. Carl Laren. Joel Watson. Dan Weigand. Ray Soappman, Calvin Cooley. Tamara. Schreiber, Terri Grant, Ken Peterson, Ralph Gazzillo. Tom Oswald. Anthony Cheeks (Fourth Row) Richard Bullington, Director; Heidi Heil. Irene Pavlick, Tom Baker. Jenny Heldt, Pam Williams. Tony Davis. Ben Shirley. Chris Garcia. Bob Oswald. Tom Sheridan. Mike Celmer. Ken Muehring (Back Row) Dan Coy. Louie Dietz. Ed McGrady. Benny Lopez. Scott Veit. Chris Heldt. Jim Kloss. Bill Appleberry. Not pictured: Shelley Hawes. Patty Becker, Laura Sedlacek, Lisa Ogibovic The Symphonic Band, directed by Mr. Richard Bullington, was the top instrumental ensemble at Bloom Trail. Students involved in Symphonic Band took part in many activities throughout the school year. The IHSA, Solo and Ensemble competitions became an annual event that the Symphonic Band participated in. They made up part of the Pep Band and gave many concert performances during the year. SYMPHONIC BAND 85 BT BOWLERS (Front Row) Don Croarkin. Sponsor; Denise Naue, Maria Canali. Stacy Johnson. Donna Vallone, Terry Smith. Debbie Arnold. Mary Jo Jasinski. Joe Rivera. John Rodriguez (Second Row) LeeAnn Trkulja, Denny Sowka. Brian Johnson. Chuck Sons, Tom Oswald. Tom Herr. Scott Zivkovich, Steven Haemker. Todd Dilbeck. Scott Lennertz (Third Row) Cathy Murphy. Roseanne Billingheimer. Ann Turnlund. Lisa Hesser. Heather McConathy. Jett Pozzi. Rick Howell, Anne Szymanski. Patty Peiaez. Kathy Jennings. Roger Haemker. John Carrasco (Back Row) Keith Hall. Doug Luther. Ken Muehring. Eddie Rivera. Wayne Bukovic. Eric Stein. Joe Sanfratello, John Janota. Patrick Doyle. Mike Bajorek. Diane Ahrens. Debbie Crumbaugh. Scott Winefka Bloom Trail’s bowling league offered students recreation as well as a chance to improve their individual bowling skills. Sponsored by Mr. Don Croarkin, Bloom Trail’s Bowling League met at Classic Lanes every Wednesday after school for a major part of the school year. (Above Left) Pat Becker and Eric Stein attempted to keep score for Trail's High Rollers. (Above) Donna Vallone knew how to bowl big. (Right) Stacy Johnson demonstrated her top-notch bowling form. 86 BOWLING CLUB CHOIR OFFICERS (Front Row) Sherri Davidson. President; Joyce Watson, Vice-President; Laura Sparks. Secretary (Second Row) Sylivia Alvarado. Frosh Girl's Representative; John Janota, Concert Choir Representative; Alan Franklin, Soph. Choral Representative; Debbie Lewter, Frosh. Girl’s Choral Representative; Sarah Tucker, Soph. Girl's Choral Representative (Back Row) Susan Rauhut, Librarian Robe Chairman. Darren Slon- iger. Equipment Chairman; Julie Mustard. Music Tutor FRESHMEN GIRL’S CHOIR (Front Row) Stephanie Truite, Cheryl Flesher. Andrea Richard. Dawn Cooper, Lisa McGrath. Yolanda Craig. Gina Medrano. Toni Shaw. Loretta Denise Franklin, Michelle Kendra, Patti Hart. Judy Tellado. Carrie Kuchta. Ann Schultz. Amy Qunell. Barbara Lemler, Sharon Simone. Kim Scribner. Lisa Pieczynski (Second Row) Carol Johnson. Michele Hargrove. Rhoda Smith, Ana Colon, Dawn Walter. Barbara Rogers. Warnette Sherman. Diana Paplomatas. Renee Jelderks. Robin Verville. Lachon Johnson. Danita Ford. Debbie Kramer. Antonietta Capocasa. Marie Johnson. Patricia Saxinger. Cindy Anderson. Sharon Simcoe. Kim Schribner. Mrs. Jane Hindsley. (Third Row) Sheila Lacy. Kathy Carter. Sharon Shipp. Sylvia Alvarado. Terri Bafundo. DeAnne Falk. Tracy Hagen. Audrey Johnson. Nancy Addyman. Dawn Mileszuk, Roseanne Billingheimer. Carol Butler. Della Amsden. Tammy Bell. Debbie Lewter, Tina Hammond. Diana Reyna (Back Row) Eva Mancusi. Shannon Cosey. Carla Anderson. Melody Yates. Annetta Panziano. Marcia Villarreal Latanya Clay. Janet Prescott. Came Marcinko. Dorothy Jefferson. Nonhral Dobyne. Stacy Spila. Rose Hefner. Charis Burke. Kathie Velasquez. Nancy Gustafson. Jay Brown o7 SOPHOMORE GIRLS’ ENSEMBLE 88 SOPHOMORE GIRLS’ ENSEMBLE (Front to Back) Regina Powell, Cindy Jenkins. Tina Garcia, Karrie Spangler, Robyn Mixon, Diane Ahrens. Gina Folta, Juoie Beuster, Sarah Tucker. Amy Whittle. Tina Kolarik. Renay Kilgore. Sandy Harms. Elizabeth Novaryta CHAMBER CHOIR Joe Chapleau. Kerri O'Toole, Paul Guaer, Suzanne Rauhut, John Janota, Clara Smith, David Miller. Julie Mustard. Dany Wieringa. Joyce Watson. Steve Martin SOPHOMORE CHORAL (Front Row) Chris Kiefer, Aleta Griffin, Michael Smith. Michael Cook. Dave Gayton, Russell Barker. Paul Marthaler, Kris Stengel. Kim Hart. Veronica Sayles (Middle Row) Phyllis Allen. Ann Lucas. Latonya Dailey. Dale Matthews. Dolapo Erinktola. Warden Johnson, Alan Franklin. Karrie Russell. Lisa Goins. Kris Visi (Back Row) Horace Buckingham. Jeff Watson, Lenny Flahive, Jim McGrady. Mike Williams. Mark Mayes. Myra Presley. Kris Bloom. Brenda Patterson CHAMBER CHOIR SOPHOMORE CHORAL 89 CONCERT CHOIR (Front Row) Kim Harris. Donna DeLaRosa. Pam Elam. Joe Chapleau. Mike Harris. Cedric Stephenson. Paul Gumaer, John Martinez. Dawn Whitington. Connie Kendra. Patty Moore. Lisa Engstrand. Clara Smith (Middle Row) Mr. William Mott. Director; Kerri O’Toole. Anne Silva. Julie Mustard. Craig Weiser. Andrew Gustafson. Brian Scholl. Jon Farias. Gary Crews. Joyce Neal. Leslie Engstrand. Joyce Watson. Debbie Cjazka, Laura Sparks (Back Row) Sherri Davidson, Ericka Gluckleder, Terry Nowakowski, Nellie Tellado, Carol Heistand. Matt Merkner, John Janota. Darren Sloniger. Robert Dobyne. Lisa Ogibovic, Sue Rauhaut. Angie Overson 90 CONCERT CHOIR BLOOM TRAIL CHORALIERS (Front Row) Joe Zelek, Sherri Davidson, Leslie Engstrand. Connie Kendra. Tracy Thurmond. Joyce Watson, David Miller (Middle Row) Steve Martin, Paul Gumaer. Donna DeLaRosa. Mike Harris, John Janota (Back Row) Terri Nowakoski, Jim Krembs, Dany Wieringa. Bill Appleberry, Julie Mustard BLOOM TRAIL CHORALIERS 91 C.W.T. The Cooperative Work Training (CWT) program was designed to provide work experience as well as classroom theory to all students enrolled. Fund raising was an eminent part of C.W.T. The money collected from fund-raising activities was used to provide an Employer Appreciation Banquet, field trips and various other activities. (Front Row) Mr. Wayne Renderman. Moderator; Cedric Stephenson, Denise Agnew, Steve Sneade, Reginald Parish, Chris Jarrells, Peggy Slack (Middle Row) Steven Clay, Larry Holden. Cindy Kay, Nancy Novak, Barbara Obert, Michelle Ferraro, Darryl Brown, Al Clow (Back Row) Inez Garza, Mike Thiem, Rich Dunne, Michael Mihajlica, Kenneth Miller, Michael John, Raline Thornton. Mike Wolford, Tony Powers, Louis Smith 92 C.W.T. (Front Row) Carmenlita Nelson. Joyce Owten. Plamondon (Back Row) Latonya Dailey. Ana Janice Braun (Middle Row) Denise Roach. Nancy Colon DANCE TROUPE DANCE TROUPE 93 DECA (Front Row) James Mitchell, Lisa Townsend. Robert Callison, John Hall, Brenda Hoffman, Becky Garner, Raina Flemmons (Second Row) Mrs. Myrna Hill, Sponsor; Jane Mead, Lucy Nakyza, Liz Gomez. Terry Smith. Mary Jo Jazinski, Bridget Kampenga (Back Row) Dawn Whitington. Walter Osmolski, Randy Palmer. Lisa Moran. Emmett Smith, Michelle Zunica. Jim Collins. Sandra Rach. Mike McCallef, Amy Garrett Deca was a student organization designed specifically for students who were interested in careers in the fields of marketing and distribution. In order to belong to DECA at Bloom Trail a student must have been a Junior or a Senior enrolled in Distributive Educa- tion. A cooperative class where students attended classes in the morning and worked in a marketing- related job in the afternoon. The 1982-83 DECA Officers were elected at the beginning of the school year. They included: James Mitchell, President; Lisa Townsend, Vice- President; Robert Callison, Secretary; John Hall and Brenda Hoffman, Trea- surers; Becky Garner, Public Relations; Raina Flemmons, Parliamentarian. Mrs. Myrna Hill was the sponsor of DECA. DECA members found time not only for their jobs but for raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy research and for sharing their time with senior citizens. Hey look at me! 94 DECA (Front row) Mrs. Karen Willkie-Moldenhauer, Sponsor; Bryan Bussian. Jim McGrady, (Second Row) Alvin Cheeks, Karen Neese, Jeff Llorca, Shari Lott, Kimberlyn Baker. (Back Row) Jerry Williams Jr., Connie Kendra. Jarrett Roe. Bridget Roe. Jonathan Pederson. TECH CREW The 1982 Fall Concert Choir. The BT Tech Crew worked all the lighting and sound for the many different concerts held at Bloom Trail. The Tech Crew, sponsored by Mrs. Karen Moldenhauer once again enlight- ened the school year. All lighting and sound used in the auditorium was handled by the Tech Crew. The crew did another outstanding job on band and choir concerts, assemblies, and other activities held in the Neubauer Auditorium. Without the BT Tech Crew, the auditorium most certainly would have been left in the dark. TECH CREW 95 FORENSICS (Front Row) Mrs. Karen Willikie Moldenhauer, Sponsor; Mr. Rick Rapp, Sponsor; Diane Ahrens. Julie Mustard (Second Row) Bill Lawless. Irma Gonzalez. Clara Smith, Regina Powell, Julie Pomeroy, Amy Whittle, Gerald Pyke (Back Row) Nathaniel Lipscomb, Jim McGrady, Tammy Paris, Lisa Jinks, Alvin Cheeks, Jon Nichols, Jerry Williams, John Martinez 96 FORENSICS H.E.R.O. members enjoyed a hearty breakfast. H.E.R.O. The 1982-83 H.E.R.O. program had another successful year under the direction of Mrs. Parks. The H.E.R.O. officers were: Carl Simpson, President; Sharon Green, Vice- President; Regina Monk, Secretary; Darwin Johnson, Treasurer; Tina Coleman and Cassandra Ingram, Public Relations; and Linda Sullivan, Photographer. (Front Row) Fran Parks, Darwin Johnson. Deloris Brown. Carl Simpson. Steve Bridges. Cassandra Ingram. Daryl Wade (Second Row) Vivian Bell. Linda Sullivan. Sharon Green. Linda Jackson. Douglas Brown (Back Row) Nicole Williams. Regina Monk. Sheri Chuody Tina Coleman. Vic Holmes. Melvin Mason H.E.R.O. 97 Everybody wants to know about the important and interesting things going on in the world. Journalism is the craft of discovering and describing them. The discription in words and pictures is known as news. The skills learned in advanced Journalism are essential for success in any profession. The Advanced Journalism bimonthly class was responsible for the school newspaper the “Express. Long and hard hours were put in each weekday by Advanced Journalism students in order to reach their approaching deadlines. Under the direction of Advisor Bette Vallone and Editor-in Chief Tammy Paris, the staff worked diligently to produce a highly profes- sional newspaper. Beginning Journalism was an in- troductory course which presented students with a basic look at jour- nalism. The skills taught in Beginning Journalism would develop even more in the Advanced Journalism class. Under the direction of Mrs. Bette Vallone, the Beginning Journalism class had a profitable year. As the new school year approached, the students thought about all they had learned in Beginning Journalism and as a member of Advanced Journalism how they would use this knowledge to produce the BT Express. (Front Row) Mary Graefnitz, Lisa Gann, Julie Gesiakowski, Sue kuznicki, Lori Milam, Tracy Thornburg, Doreen Wells (Second Row) Kwayne Jennings. Robert Bloom, Eric Hanson, Tom Ellett, Scott Gibertini, Scott Proper, Frank Judd (Back Row) Terri Janiak, Lisa Jinks, Eric Cook, Doug Luther, Chuck Hernandez, Ed Herman, Tammy Paris, Bette Vallone, Sponsor; Bryon Barney (Front Row) Bette Vallone, Advisor; Lisa Engstrand, Holley Eldred, Lori Flamini, David Hodson, Will Hair, Ed McGrady, Blayne Carroll, Joe Chapleau. Pickens. Pam Dust, Julie Buoster, Jaymi Hannah. (Second Row) Darren (Back Row) Gerald Pyke, Lori Stotfregen, Mary Utley, Brenda Garner. Rob Sloniger, Oiane Ahrens, kelly Thorak, Denise Naue, Sarah Tucker, Gina Gawlik, Joyce Willig, Ken Sneade, Not Pictured: Nora Diaz Folta, Jackie Szymanski. (Third Row) Vicky Weisfus, Kelly Stokes, Jim JUDO CLUB (Front Row) Wayne Ravesloot, Steve Benninger, Frank Corneiller, Bryan Sponsor; Davis Nichols. Luis Santiago. Anthony Cheeks. Frank VanDycke. Wilburn, Cindy Anderson, Lisa Wolford (Second Row) Drew Wickham. Dante Monty. Tracy Thornburg (Far Left) Members were required to do stretching exercises before practice. (Left) Mr. Wickham, the sponsor of the Judo Club, is a black belt. (Above) One of the many Judo exercises. JUDO CLUB 99 KEY CLUB The Key Club is a service organiza- tion that exists throughout the world. It is sponsored by the Kiawanis Interna- tional Organization. The major goals of Bloom Trail’s Key Club were to serve the school and community in any way possible. The Key Club was involved in many service projects during the school year. Things such as a Lift-a-thon, the Spirit Contest, the Bike-a-thon, and Peanut Day were all sponsored by Trail’s Key Club. (Front Row) Mike Mecozzi, Sponsor; Edward Brzinski. President; Eugene Ylo IV. Vice-President; Tracy Thurmond. Secretary; Arthur Draves Jr., Treasurer; Cheryl Jaeger, Committee Chairperson; Laurie Betz. Trustee; Joan Montgomery. Trustee; Patty Palaez, Trustee; Becky Garner. Committee Chairperson (Second Row) Jesse Teverbaugh. Debbie Biasella. Karen Lucko. Virginia Berta. Cheryl Goodale. Bill Lawless. Donna DeLaRosa. Irma Gonzalez. Chris Goluska, Rodney Christo (Third Row) Davie Tullison. Suzanne Rauhaut, Lori Pickens. Barbara Montgomery. Sandy Harms. Sandra Burke. Raina Flemmons, Michael Brady. Butch Norcutt, Rick Nocutt. Ken Sneade (Back Row) Lisa Szabo. Mary Gindl, Sandy Shunk, Maxine Klyczek Membership Chairperson; Lisa Goins. Alvin Cheeks. Eileen Thornburg. Dante Monty. Kwayne Jennings. Not pictured: Nate Lipcomb. Theresa Sheridan (Front Row) Lucille Shanahan, Sponsor; Heidi Eldred. Co-Editor; Karen Lucko. Co-Editor; Lolita Sanders. Benny Lopez (Back Row) Mary Utley. Debbie Hennessy, Sandy Harms. Julie Pomeroy. Not Pictured; Scott Veit The Pathfinder Staff was a group of people interested in good writing. They not only wrote themselves but encour- aged other Bloom Trail students to submit original prose, fiction, non- fiction, and poetry for publication. Faculty members were also encour- aged to submit writing. Each spring the Pathfinder staff published an anthology of the best short stories, sketches, essays and poems that were submit- ted. Staff members received exper- ience in selection, layout and publica- tion. They also provided the school with a great literary magazine. The Literary Magazine was sponsored by Miss Lucille Shanahan. PATHFINDER LITERARY MAGAZINE LITERARY MAGAZINE 101 MATHLETES (Front Row) Mrs. Gerencher, Sponsor; Matt Brown. President; Patty Pelaez. Vice-President; Ken Clinton. Mike Stefano. Michael Brady. Amar Rapjurkar (Second Row) Terri Nowakowski. Bill Lawless. Gerald Pyke. Alvin Cheeks. Michael Bajorek. Mike Crepps. Brian Johnson. Ron Osborne. Lisa Ogibovic (Third Row) Joyce Willig, Rodney Christo. Trina Barber. Amy Whittle. Theresa Sheridan. Winona Braun, Victor Elizalde. Joe Ciapponi, Rick Szcomha, David Sanders (Back Row) Arthur Draves Jr.. Dagmar Leonhardt. Cheryl Jaeger. Sue Teller. Irma Gonzalez. Renay Kilgore. Sandy Harms. Barbara Montgomery. Lori Pickens. Cindy Rasar Mathletes is an extra-curricular activity composed of Bloom Trail’s finest Mathematic students. This group competed against thirty other schools in five different contests each year. The purpose of Mathletes was to recognize outstanding mathematical ability. The club also encouraged independent study and stimulated new interests in mathematics. Students involved in Mathletes are provided with a whole some meeting ground through their academic competitions. Sandy Harms — the future “Angela Einstein . 102 MATHLETES NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (Front Row) Connie Payne, Sponsor; Arthur Draves Jr.. President; Rodney Christo. Vice-President; Laurie Betz. Secretary; Edward Brzinski, Treasurer (Middle Row) Mary Graefnitz. Marianne Hall. Eugene Vio IV. Manfred Leonhardt. Dagmar Leonhardt. Cheryl Jaeger. Kelly Cripe (Back Row) Vera Foster. Peggy Sue Wilson. Eric Jackson. Michael Navratil. Duncan Brown. Aldo Apponi. Bill Lawless The National Honor Society is an organization designed to encourage the practice of scholarship, leadership, character and service. During the school year, the NHS members volunteered their services for many school activities. Members acted as guides for the Annual Open House in December of 1982. The NHS Society distributed letters of encouragement to all students who received High Honors - that they might be encouraged to keep up the good work'. Laurie Betz, an active member of the NHS Society and plenty of other school activities, demonstrated her Blazer Spirit at the Homecom- ing Olympic's Egg Toss. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 103 Office Education Association (OEA) was a work program that introduced students to the office environment. The program was offered to both male and female students and many of the jobs students acquired were right at the school. OEA took part in many school activities. The program was sponsored by Ms. Kathie Wishaar. The members of the program had to abide by many rules, including a dress code. Senior Tracy LaMore jumped in the air because she was so happy to be on such a fun program. OFFICE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (Front Row) Tracy LaMore. President; Marianne Hall. Vice-President; Linda Fletcher, Secretary; Kimberly Green. Parlimentarian; Shellie Galvan. Treasurer; April Llorca. Treasurer; Heidi Eldred. Reporter (Middle Row) Ms. Kathie Weishaar. Sponsor; Denise Smith. Dawn King. Rene Hasier. Linda Serama, Sue Fisher, Yvonne Garza. Debbie Gruszkowski (Back Row) Stacie Trice, Kim Paolella, Susan Liazuk, Lisa Lucas. Debbie Arnold. Bobbie James. Yolanda Small. Tami Demith. Stacy Johnson. DeVona Kazee 104 OFFICE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (Front Row) Mr. Jankus, Sponsor; Tiffany Taylor. Carol Butler. Debbie Hennessy. Julie Mustard. Kris Visi. Gayle Cisek, Doris Cizunas. Pete Vanderkrabben, David Sanders (Second Row) Sue Norris. Maria Frattura. Renee Tabbitt. Charis Burke. Diana Paplomatas, Robin Evans. Karen Lucko. Dan Turner, Lenny Flahive, Ed LaPato (Third Row) Julie Brennan. Steve White. Chuck Turner. Dante Monty. Tracy Thornburg, Regina Stone. Mike Navratil. John Rodriguez. Cindy Sites. Denise Roche. Dawn Pettit. Karie Spangler. Beverly Peacock (Back Row) Melody Yates. Barbara Garrison. Rebecca Barker. Sandra Farkas. Sherri Belcher. Steven Oliver. Lisa Gann. Becky Sullivan. Connie Signorelli. Christine Yates. Robin Cassidy. Patty Moore. Lisa Ogibovic, Not pictured: Mr. Sullivan. Sponsor OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB To enjoy the beauty of nature in its natural state and to have fun in the great outdoors were the goals of the Outdoor Adventure Club. The club enjoyed many activities during the school year. A traditional ski trip to the Playboy Club in Lake Geneva. Wiscon- sin, and an annual trip to Marriot's Great America, were the most look forwarded to trips of the year. Tiffany Taylor fell down and went boom. A fellow club member lent a hand. OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB 105 FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB 106 FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB The Foreign Language Club consisted of students from all grades and of all nationalities. Formally the club was entitled The Spanish Club but with the addition of the French classes, the club no longer consisted of just Spanish class members. Twice during the school year, members of the club who were in their second year of either French or Spanish, were sent to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. At Lake Geneva, they had to speak nothing but their foreign language. The Foreign Language Club was involved in the Homecoming Activities as well as others. The club members experienced French and Spanish cuisine and learned about the countries of Spain and France. (Front Row) Barbara Place, Sponsor; Dr. Eliada Peiaez, Sponsor; Heather McConathy, President; Patty Peiaez, Secretary; Tracy Hagen, Treasurer; Alvin Cheeks. Amar Rajpurkar (Second Row) Judy Tellado. Lisa Hesser. Wendy Clark. Teresa Sanchez, Amy Whittle, Teresa Sheridan, Julie Pomeroy (Third Row) Renay Kilgore, Ed Yniguez, Jim Saxinger, Marcia Villarreal. Kathy Jennings, Angie Plamondon. Karen Lucko, Tracy Jackson (Fourth Row) Diana Reyna, Ken Peterson. Melody Yates. Barbara Garrison. Lori Pickens, Denise Naue, Diane Ahrens, Ronald Flatt (Back Row) Mark Springer. Tina Riola, Mary Utley. Valarie Kutz, Laura Mariscal. Gina Medrano TOGETHER CLUB (Front Row) Ms. Iris Cleveland. Sponsor; Kim Brooks. Laura Kuchta. Nancy Theodor. Vicky Bafundo. Julie Medrano. Julie DiGiulio. (Second Row) Peggy Sue Wilson. Lisa Lucas. Donna Vallone, Kim Richard. Michelle Johnson, Bridget Roe, Elizabeth Navoryta (Third Row) Richard Thompson, Katie Hodge. Adekunlt Erinktola, Tom Ellett, John Martinez. Todd Horton. Ray Sandifer (Back Row) Phil Bivona. Roy Hensley. Tracy Thornburg, John Host. Shari Arbuthnot. Mary Arbuthnot. Carol Butler The Together Club sponsored many annual field trips during the school year. Sponsored by Ms. Iris Cleveland, the club held a trip to see 42nd Street at the Arie Crown Theater in February of 1983. In the Spring, an open field trip to Great America and a canoe trip to Turkey Run were held. TOGETHER CLUB 107 V.I.C.A. (Front Row) Paul Cosenza. Advisor; Gail Mayton, President; Lisa Gruszkowski. Vice-President; Jodi Davies. Secretary; Jack Calderon. Trea- surer; Bernadette Concannon. Patty Brison Second Row) Sue Hunt, Andrea Peavler. Ann Wathen. Vicky Kaericher. Patti RoAnn (Third Row) Kimberly Pomplin, Tami Kowalski. Paula Snider. Laurie Souza, Steve Haemker, Mark Griffith. Donald Poole, Robin Kilbourn (Back Row) Mia Wiley. Donald Reichert. John Carroll, Roxanne Elliott, Carol Davis, Dwayne Kwiatkows- ki, Joe Ciechomski (Front Row) Paul Cosenza. Advisor; Kelly Cripe. Sylvia Sopjestal. Lillian Perez. Rosella Rowe. Dave Terpstra. Steve Peterson. (Middle Row) Paul Nunez. Patty Reynolds. Darnell Harris. Robert Bruce. Michael Moore. Wayne Hinton, Fred Lustro. (Back Row) Beth Procunier. Patricia Garza, Jeff Miller. Phil McCoy, Jeff Skimel. Chris Greep. (Front Row) Jonathan Gosse, Advisor; Dany Wieringa. President; Nelda Rivera. Vice- President; Rich Elosh. Secretary; Darrin Hath- away. Treasurer. (Middle Row) Alan Nossem. Blake Desiderio. Scott Winefka. Keith Hall. Joe Rivera. John Salazar Jr., Kevin Schurwanz. (Back Row) Bart McLaughlin, Jeff Lancaster, Dale Biella, Pete Mendoza. Brian Keene. Judy Wayne 108 V.I.C.A. YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED (Front Row) Ms. Myrna Massey. Supervisor; Michelle Thompson. President; Angela Cooper. Secretary; Aundre Robinson (Back Row) Denise Williams-Harvey. Campus Coordinator; Janie Johnson. Karen Smith, Fundraising Chairperson; Andrea Jennings. Anthony Simes. Vice- President; Kwayne Jennings. Public Relations Manager Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) was a federally funded work program held after school. Each YOU student was employed at a non-profit job site. In addition to their job, each student attended a group theory and counsel- ing session for two hours each week. The YOU program allows each student that is involved to be exposed to the general attitudes and performance levels that are necessary for success in a private business. Y.E.T.P. (Front RowJLamont Parker. Coordinator; Mrs. Fran Parks. Counselor; Mrs. Valerie Stein, Supervisor; Deborah Neal. Lisa Dillard. Merle Harrington. Jackie Hlinko (Middle Row) Mark Lacy. Lisa Adams. Cheryl Denby, Duncan Brown. Maureen Dillard. Chris Scales. Jim Robson (Back Row) Alice Hayslett. Tammy Lamphere. Michelle Hollis. Curtis Nelson. Donnail Hannah. Chris Simes. Not Pictured: Larry McGhee. Milton Patterson Y.O.U. Y.E.T.P. 109 (Above Left) Apparently, nobody told the Blazers that they were supposed to tackle the opposition. (Above) Lance Noles and Chuck Hussey — the future Jack Nicholsons? (Left) Art Draves received a lecture on the fundamentals of football from Head Coach Tom Tong. SPORTS 111 SPORTS LETTER CLUB The purpose of the Bloom Trail Letter Club was to promote and support the athletes at Bloom Trail. The development of the Fall and Winter Sports Athletic Programs were spon- sored by the Letter Club, as well as the maintenance and development of the Bloom Trail Athletic Hall of Fame. The Letter club also held the responsibility for the selection of the most valuable male and female athlete of the year. The Letter Club conducted various fund raising activities from which their earnings were used to purchase various athletic equipment for the athletic department. Front Row Carl Daun ................. Men’s Basketball Manfred Leonhardt .... Men's Cross Country Frank Judd ................ Men's Swimming John Kulacz .................... Men's Tennis Barbara Montgomery ........ Women s Tennis Dagmar Leonhardt ... Women’s Cross Country Melissa Derkacz ...... Women's Gymnastics Judy Bobalik ........................ Sponsor Rodney Christo ................. Men’s Golf Back Row Rich Velez ............................ Football Sharon Green ........................ Volleyball Phil Kraft ...................... Men's Track Alicia Perkins ................... Women s Track Mary Graefnitz ................ Women's Softball Julie Gesiakowski .......... Women's Swimming Ron Kotecki .................. Men's Wrestling 112 LETTER CLUB THE BLAZETTES SHINE! Patti Batres displayed her dancing talents. During a pep assembly Denise Cerkowski reaches for the sky. Miss Pignotti, sponsor of the Blazettes helped make the Blazettes winners. Diane Schlamadinger, Rene Hasier, Shelley Dennis, Co Captain; Jennell Jansma. Leann Knaak, Lieutenant; Roseane Collester. Patti Batres, Captain; Denise Gerkowski, Julie Brennan POM-PONS 113 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS DAZZLE BLAZER FANS Captains: Tracy Thurmond, Kim Walker (Front Row) Renee Renzetti, Kelly Holcomb, Robertson, Tracy Thurmond, Doreen Wells, Chris Gwen Hoskins. Jenny Heldt (Back Row) Mrs. Finnin, Kim Walker. Lori O'Donnell Coordination is a must in cheerleading! Doreen Wells cheers on a Blazer crowd. 114 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS SOPHOMORE CHEERLEADERS Gwen Joiner, Maria Rodriguez, Gina Panczuk, Stephanie Johnson, Cynthia Mittchell. Kim Kovacs, Chris Keifer. Lori Gibson. Kim Kovacs cheered on the Blazers. Cheerleaders swing' on award winning float. SOPHOMORE CHEERLEADERS 115 MEN’S VARSITY BASKETBALL (Front Row) Ken Tolbert. Aundre Robinson. Carl Daun. John Lockett. G.T. Coach Gary Meyer. Coach Otis Watkins. Curtis Nelson. Anthony James. Coleman. Tom VanArsdale, Keith President. Joe Sherman (Back Row) Keith Cole. Tim Hall. Ken Welch. Robert Banks (Right) Tom VanArsdale takes a jump shot. (Far Right) Curtis Nelson demonstrated his famous backward dunk. 116 VARSITY BASKETBALL FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE MEN’S BASKETBALL (Front Row) Len Webster. Anthony Jackson. Jimmie Sykes, Mark Emroll. Manager (Middle Row) Gene Harris. Robert Townsend. Ronald Coleman. Daryl Gunter. Luther Gordon (Back Row) Coach Baldridge. Cornell Hannah. Ken Bradford. Darren Brown (Front Row) King Smith. Ken Chavers. Carl Robinson. Mike Sullivan. Darryl Greenwood. Tom Sheridan (Second Row) Terry Hampton. Marvin Tillison. Mike McGhee. Monty Fason. Damon Brady. Pat Hardy. Anthony Bennett (Third Row) Bobby Hayskett. Joe Venturella. Mike Crepps. John Zurisk. Chuck Turner. Anthony Beamon. Wilbon Perry (Back Row) Coach Bob Frick. Henry Drake. Melvin Townsend. Emanuel Washington. James Mitchell. Don Bell. Coach Tony Banks FROSH SOPH MEN’S BASKETBALL 117 WOMEN’S VARSITY BASKETBALL Michelle Mason practiced her dribbling for the Blazer's big game. (Front Row) Michelle Mason, Valeria Wilson. Liz Canali Merle Hudson (Second Row) Felicia Evans. Kim Green. Ray Robinson. Sharon Hazel, Tina Coleman (Back Row) Reginald Osburn, Managers; Cassandra Ingram. Coach Kennedy. Regina Stone. Daphine Bell Cassandra Ingram shot for two points. When Tina Coleman shoots, the sky is the limit. 118 WOMEN S VARSITY BASKETBALL FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (Front Row) Michelle Grimmett. Lawanna Barnes. Dewanna Stone. Robyn Sheila McFarland. Coach McGuire (Back Row) Yolanda Polk. Tracy Mixon Mixon. Lori Phillips. Warnette Sherman. Charlotte James (Second Row) Nonaral Dobyne, Sue Norris. Ida Beach. Myra Presley. Lana Carraway Carla Anderson. Danita Ford. Winona Braun. Carol Johnson. Eugenia Heard. Liz Canali gave her dribbling all she had. FROSH SOPH WOMEN S BASKETBALL 119 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Mike Scharland, Bill Blackstone. Rick Lopez. Manfred Leonhardt. Mike Greep. Chris Heldt, Coach John Collett Ray Vorus, Jack Green. Dave Anderson. Ken Clinton. Steve York, Joe Blackstone. Bobby Lopez 120 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Faye Ball. Liz Canali. Dagmer Leonhardt, Laura Sedlacek. Mikki Jordan. Shelley Hawes. Not pictured: Jennifer Bradly. = Highland .. Hoghland .... Crown Point Bishop Noll Thornwood ...... Bloom .......... Dist. 206 Inv... Thornton Lockport II. Ind. Classic Thornridge .......... Homewood Flossmoor Lincoln Way Joliet Central SICA North R.C. Regional OP BT 34-25 55-36 L L 55-56 W 55-98 W 32-23 L 21-37 W 158 5th 25-31 W 25-30 W . 159 7th 35-23 L 25-32 W 34-24 L 30-26 L , 107 3rd 133 6th Liz Canali tried to overtake her sprinting opponent near the end of the race. t Out in front of her opponents. Laura Sedlacek sprinted for the finish. One of the girls on the Women's Cross Country team blazed a trail behind her for her opponent. WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY 121 VARSITY FOOTBALL irruni now; m. oraay, Norcutt. J. Franklin. M. Boyd. G. Lookman. W. Cook. J. Teverbaugh. H. Teverbaugh. T. Peebles. E. Conteras. L. Vance. E. Williams. T. Brown. S. Johnson (Second Row) T. Bailey. H. West. K. Tolbert. S. White. A. Draves. D. Doyle. S. Feilen. R. Velez. J. Williams. J. Kulacz, D. Neal. J. Montgomery (Third Row) B. Garner. T. Sheridan. M. Brady. C. Franklin. E. Smith. J. Draves. J. Zelek. E. Spila. K. President. T. Erinktola, P. Kraft. D. Julian. R. Kotecki. E. Betancourt. B. Dwyer. D. DeLaRosa. J. Adams (Back Row) B. Montgomery. C. Goluszka. S. Weems. S. Griffin. C. Williams. Q. Stone. R. Adams. X. Rogers The Varsity Football team had a successful year with a record of five wins, four losses. Varsity beat Lockport in the Homecoming Game with an impressive score of 31-0. Art Draves, Dave Neil, and Phil Kraft led the offense to one of their best years. Dave Julian, Ed Spila, and Jeff Adams made up part of a very strong defensive lineup. (Right) Mr. Tong introduced the varsity football team to the school at a pep assembly. (Above) I am stuck on Band-Aid cause Band-Aids stuck on me. OPP BT Thornwood .................. 14-13 Thornridge ................. 21-20 Joliet West ................ 22-12 Lincolnway ................. 16- 6 AA Stagg ................... 19-12 Lockport ................... 31- 0 Homewood-Flossmore ......12- 0 Thornton ................... 14. 7 Bloom ...................... 18-15 L L W L W W w L W 122 VARSITY FOOTBALL UNDERCLASS FOOTBALL Freshmen Football (Front Row) Dan Bariach, Steve Robson. Bill DallaCosta. Mike Fields. Gary Hammond. Russell Barker. Ricky Lopez. Kenny Chavers. Tim Concannon. Todd Pazanin, John Christenson. Tom Sheridan. Mike Sullivan, Paul Hoff. Willie Wilkins. Rick Monaco (Second Row) Dave Edder, Kevin Stenson. Joe Ciapponi, Ray Poe. Ed Powers. Tim Kunz. Pat Young. Frank Betancourt. John Garcia, Jim DePasqyale. Paul Nudi. Ron Osborne. Robert Johnson. Vince Cantu. Ken Clinton. (Back Row) Coach Tony Banks. Dan Lumdsen. Antonio Wiley. Bobby Hayslett, Pete Gomez. Byron Biebeman, Tony Strickland. Melvin Townsend. Luther Gordon. Darren Johnson. Mike Pelock. John Jeoirs. Guy Hand. Lenny Hendricks. Mike Williams. Fred Perkins. George Sandifer, Marvin Tullison, Mario David. Steve Brand. Coach Ron Ray. Coach Pete Lira Sophomore Football (Front Row) Tony Wilborn. Mike Snodgrass. Pat Haugh. Terry Shields. Joe Ramirez. Mike Cook. Marcus Lacy. Rick Norcutt. (Second Row) Andre Scales. Warden Johnson. Rodney Bradford, Steve Johnson. Ken Sneade. Earl Klyczek, unknown. Rufus Taylor. Andy Betancourt (Back Row) Coach Mike Mecozzi, Bill Belcher. Rodney Johnson. Eddie Shelton. Tim Hall. Steven Molex. Gene Harris. Shawn McCormick. Mike Beck. Caswell Dawson. Coach Drew Wickham. Not pictured - Coach Roger Grossnickle 123 BLAZER GOLF (From Row) Dave Caffarim. Scott Lennertz. Joe Pezzuto. Rob Bloom. Todd Dilbeck (Back Row) John Janota. A.J. Apponi. Lance Noles. Chuck Hussey Augie Gonzales. Steve Durish. Randy Palmer. Robyn Vein y' Thorn wood .............j Eisenhower ............} Thomridge [£............. Joliet West ............. Mt. Carmel .............. Lincolnway U..� .......... Lockport If.............. Homewood Rossmore Marfan .................. Thornton A.......... Richards ...J............ Bloom vi................. Conference . . District ................ Sectional .. ............ State-John Janota 35th out holes) 170-160 Won 156-153 worv 167-164 r Won 172-162 Won 161-153 Won 161-166 Lost 161-163 Lost 161-172 Lost 175-173 Won 175-166 Won 201-1� Won 164-153 Won 312 4th 337 2nd 348 6th of 157. 160 (36 124 GOLF (Left) Coach Don Croarkin. (Above) John Janota After placing the ball on the edge of the hole, displayed the style that got him down state. Scott Lennertz posed for the picture. (Front Row) Rick Goluszka. Jack Oakes (Back Row) John Dworak, Brian Wilson. Paul Marthaler. Pat Finnin, Coach Dave Weller. Not Pictured: Joe Chavez. Phil Cristello. JANOTA, VARSITY GOLF TEAM HAS BEST YEAR YET 1982-1983 was a very successful year for Bloom Trail’s golf team. The varsity had a fantastic year with 9 wins and ony 3 losses. Coach Don Croarkin compliments the team on its best season in the team's history. Senior John Janota took 3rd in Conference. 3rd in the District, 7th in Sectional and 35th in State. Senior A. J. Apponi took 5th in Conference, 16th in District and 15th in Sectionals. Senior Chuck Hussey took 13th in Conference, 7th in District and 21st in Sectionals. Unfortunately neither Apponi or Hussey qualified for State. The Freshman Sophomore team had a disappointing season. Their final record was three wins and eight losses. Thornwood Eisenhower Thornridge . Joliet West Lincoln Way Lockport Marian Thornton Richards Bloom Conference ... 116-217 197-196 185-200 201-212 169-213 208-224 162-209 178-216 213-197 203-198 178-204 391 7th Lost Won Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost Woo Won Lost (Top) Phil Cristello practices his chipping before a meet. (Lett) Dave Caffarini tried to putt in the ball as Robyn Vein and opponent looked on. GOLF 125 SOPHOMORE GYMNASTICS Gina Rife worked her hardest on the uneven bars. (Front Row) Lisa McGrath. Terri Grantz. Kelly Thorek, Kelli Wright. (Mgr.); Jill Desiderio (Mgr.); Tracy Maloney. Tina Symoniak. Kim Willig. (Back Row) Debbie Lewter. Gina Rife. Shannon Cosey, Stacy Spila. Cindee Johnston. Laura Wilkening. Judy Brown Gymnastics added a new outlook on life. 126 SOPHOMORE GYMNASTICS VARSITY GYMNASTICS (Front Row) Sherri Ewan (Mgr.). Sabrina Harper. Kim Piwowarczyk. Betty Soderbloom. Terri Fullwood (Mgr.) (Back Row) Dana Docherty, Missy Docherty. Coach Del Mach. Nicole Williams. Rae Borrmann. Chris Finnin Missy Derkacz flew through gymnastics. Gina Rife was head-over-heels over gymnastics. VARSITY GYMNASTICS 127 MEN’S SWIMMING (Front Row) Pete Vanderkrabin. Gregory Lunceford Dave Klyczek, Todd Schutz, Darren Anderson. Greg Lunceford (Back Row) Coach Dave Weller. Jon Nicholas. Stacy Sherman, Mark Mayes. Brian Vania, Herbert Jones. (Front Row) Steven Oliver. Pierre Rhymes. Bryon Barney. Alex Cobbin. Matt Gerald Pyke. John Rodriguez. Frank Judd. Mike Navratil. Matt Artega, Jeff Brown. Aaron Brown, Phillip Oliver (Back Row) Coach Dawn Fulsang. Charnote. Cory Jenkins. 128 MEN’S SWIMMING WOMEN’S SWIMMING (Front Row) Jill Riedsrea. Stacy Spila. Laura Nauratic. Maxine Klyczek. Mary Raines, Julie Pomeroy. Terry Grant. Nancy Vogel. Amy Whitt e. Jo n Grant. Julie Gesiakowski. Lisa Gazzillo. Terri Martinez (Back Row) Coach Rodriguez. Manager Larry Loven. Kelly Robey. Heather Zeller. Ann Silva. Sherry Ewan. Mindy Co-captains Maxine Klyczek and Julie Gesia- kowski. “Look out below'' Thornwood m— 90-38 Lost Thornton . 82-37 Lost Thornridge . 90-30 Lost Homewood Flossmore . 82-39 Lost Lock port . 90-26 Lost Bloom Invitational Westview . 9th . 85-46 Lost Bloom . 92-30 Lost Conference . Var. 17th k Jr. Var. 7th District 8th WOMEN’S SWIMMING 129 J.V. WOMEN’S TENNIS Folta R°W) Theresa Sheridan Stacey Barnack, Michelle Chafee (Back Row) Jackie Szymanski, Jennie Cook, Barbara Montgomery, Lisa Lileikes. Gina 130 WOMEN S TENNIS (Front Row) Laura Wilkening. Sheila McFarland, Gina Rife (Back Row) Jennifer Davis. Marisa Stone. Irene Pavlik. Cindee Johnston. Carol Nossem. Coach Robert Lighten Robin Haskins demonstrated the way to put power and effectiveness into serving. The Junior Varsity Volleyball team, consisting of the Freshman and Sophomore teams, had a very success- ful season. The Sophomore s record for the season was twelve wins eight losses. They held on to their third place standing in their conference with all their Blazer Spirit. The team always played great volleyball under “Super Coach” Bob Lighten. Laura Wilkening and Sheila McFarland led the way to a strong season. The Freshmen team worked like the true Blazers that they are and had a good season. There is no doubt that the J.V.’s will have another successful season next year. (Front Row) Tiffany Taylor. Radiant Bridges. Phillips. Angela Contreras. Laura Mayton, Kathy Judy Brown (Back Row) Warnette Sherman. Lori Korbell. Coach Robert Lighten J.V. VOLLEYBALL 131 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM SCHOOL B.T. OP. TW 0 2 L TR 0 w Joliet West 2 0 w LW 2 0 w LP 2 L HF 2 L TT 0 W Uliana, Christian 2 0 w St. Francis Academy 2 0 w Bloom 0 2 L Bloom 1 2 L TW 0 W TR 0 W Joliet Central 2 0 w LW 2 0 w Rich South 2 0 w LP 2 L HF 0 TT 0 w Bloom 2 0 w Rich East 2 0 w Marion 2 0 w (Front Row) Julie DiGuilio, Jodi Schroeder. Valeria Wilson, Sabrina Harper, Marianne Hall. Sue Kuznicki (Back Row) Mary Graefnitz. Sharon Green. Geneva Brown, Kim Green. Kim Paolella, Robin Haskins. Coach Joe Skowronski. ' Sharon was in a daze as she watched the ball fall in bounds. 132 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL For 1982-83 the Varsity Volleyball Team had a very successful season. They won Districts and went on to Sectionals where they lost in their final game. Joe Skowronski, an outstanding coach, taught an outstanding team, and was behind them all the way. Next year looks as though it is going to be a successful year. Sharon Green will be graduating this year but the team still looks forward to a good year. Sharon has proved to be a valuable player to Bloom Trail Volleyball. (Top Lett) Now this is what you've gotta do (Above) Charlie and his Angels'. When I get the spikies'. I get the Eaties for my I can jump higher than you!!'' Wheaties! VARSITY V-BALL TEAM 133 VARSITY WRESTLING (Front Row) Mike John, Diallo Crawford. E.T. Lookman. Darnell Moore. Calvin Hatten. Chris Sims (2nd Row) Melvin Mason. Chester Wilburn. Jesse Teverbaugh. Henry Teverbaugh. Butch Norcutt. Manager Wayne Brady (Third Row) Lee Nicholas. Darnell Harris. Mike Kettell. Joe Zelek. Rich Velez (Back Row) Coach Ron Ray. Rich Elosh, Emilo Betancourt. Jeff Adams. Ron Kotecki, Mike Edwards. Mike Brady. Bloom Trail’s varsity wrestlers were in good shape to retain their State Championship after losing the top five wrestlers in Bloom Trail history. This years powerhouses were Jeff Adams, Melvin Mason, Darnell Moore, Henry Teverbaugh and his brother Jesse Teverbaugh. Varsity team captains (Front Row) Jesse Teverbaugh. Jeff Adams (Back Row) Henry Teverbaugh. Calvin Hatten. 134 VARSITY WRESTLING Coach Ron Ray took time out of his busy schedule for a picture. Chris Sims posed for a picture. Darnell Moore is waiting for you. Mike Kettell showed his enthusiasm during wrestling practice. VARSITY WRESTLING 135 FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE WRESTLING (Front Row) David Kale. Tony Pellerito. Leonard Flahive. Norman Andrews. Kevin Boyd. Vince Cantu. Spencer Walker. Ray Cook (Second Row) Willi Wilkins. Frank Betancourt. Ron Osborne. Solomon Dolomon. Demetrius Lyles. Peter Hoff. Kevin Walker. Bill DallaCosta, Tim Concannon (Third Row) Pete Gomez. Byron Beideman. Dan Lumsden. Lenny Hendricks. Pat Young. George Sandifer, Antonio Wiley. Robert Johnson (Fourth Row) Mike Kirn. Bobby Lopez. Tom Fox. David Chick. Mike Host. Phil Cristello. Victor Elizalde. Tony Dixon (Back Row) Coach Mecozzi. Dalopo Erinkatola. Jim DePasquale, Mike Pelock, Tim Kunz. Leroy Stephenson. Paul Hoff. Coach Ramirez. Not Pictured: Richard Brand. Antone Adams. Malcolm Gougis. David Salazar nJJOM TRAP (Front Row) M. Llorca. T. Kettell, V. Morrow. B. Carroll. J. Pappas. P. Haugh, J. Clark. J. Lee (Back Row) V. McBee. S. McCormick. M. Beck. E. Shelton. R. Johnson (Second Row) T. Wilborn. R. Johnson. A. Betancourt. M. Cook. V. Brady. Coach Tong. Not Pictured: C. Placek 136 WRESTLING STUDENT VS FACULTY BASKETBALL Mr. Calloway showed everyone his dribbling ability. Students and teachers had it out on the court. Mr. Watkins tried to get the teachers in the lead. The Cheering Section. STUDENT FACULTY GAME 137 The teaching staff here at Bloom Trail has always been classified as “Quality Stuff’. The teachers are very supportive of school programs and participate in many different ways. As coaches for teams and sponsors for clubs and in many other different ways. A few of the many things that the staff members participated in were: the tutoring program, the computer classes, the blood drive (only the bravest!), and the Homecoming events, just to name a few. You all deserve more credit than we could possibly offer but we'll do our best. THANKS! TO ALL OF YOU! (Right) Tony Banks and LuAnne Thurmond contemplate whether it was the chicken or the egg that came first. Actually, they're displaying the winning egg of the Homecoming Olympic's Egg Toss 138 STAFF (Above left) Richard Perna aided a student with his Art I project. (Above) Mr. Hussman and Mr. Krygier posed for a publicity photo for their new punck rock band entitled HK Co. (Left) Bruce Bush and Jon Gosse were up to something at the December Open House. STAFF 139 STAFF DISTRICT 206 SCHOOL BOARD Douglas Trolanl Bruce Green Marion Baron President. Employed by Xerox; Vice-President; Chicago Hts. Fir- Secretary; Homemakar; Elected Elected 1976; 1972 Bloom Graduate, eman; Elected 1978; 1962 Bloom 1975; 1953 Bloom Graduate. Graduate. Ernest Capriotti Board Member; Elected 1981 Dorothy Dill Board Member; Homemaker; Elected 1976 Warren Kurth Board Member; Sales Representa- tive; Elected 1974; 1942 Bloom Graduate Fino Menzietti Board Member; C.P.A.; 1979; Bloom Graduate Elected CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION Dr. Richard Carrabine Bloom Township Superintendent. Ph.D. - Indiana Univ., 13 years in district. Dr. Jesse Newlon Asst. Superintendent for Instruction; Ph.D. - Teachers College. Colombia Univ.. 13 years in district Curtis McDaniel Asst. Superintendent of Bus. Affairs; 2 years in district Ernest Davis Director of Spec. Ed. and Services; M.A. - DePaul Univ. 14 years in district Gerald Lauritsen Director of Vocational Education. B.S. - III. State Univ.. M.E. - Univ. of III.. Adm. Cert. Purdue Univ.. 15 years in district Thanks for the pancakes Tony, you didn't make 'em did you?” CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION 141 ADMINISTRATION William 0. McGee Principal, 8.S. Ed. - S.C. State College. M.S. - Indiana Univ., C.A.S. - Univ. 0« III., 3 Years in district Richard Calloway Assitant Principal, B. S. - Tenn. State Univ., M.S. Adm. - Purdue Univ., 4 Years in district Leonard Hickman Assistant Principal; B.S. - Ind. State Univ., M.A. - Ind. State Univ., 13 Years in district (Right) Mr. Calloway expressed his warm thoughts of Bloom Trail by smiling for the photographer. 142 ADMINISTRATION Robert Lighten Humanities - D.C., Dist. Dir. - Gifted Program. B.A. - Carthage College. M.S. - Purdue Univ., 17 Years in district 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 district DIVISION COORDINATORS James Kryigier P.E. Dr's. Ed. - D.C., P.E. Teacher. Driver's Ed. Teacher. B.S. III. State Univ., M.A. - Univ. of III., Adm. Cert. - U. of I., 14 Years in district Gerald L. Lauritsen Occupational Ed. - D.C.. Dir. of Vocational Ed., B.S. - III. State Univ.. M.E. - Univ. of III., Adm. Cert. - Purdue, 15 Years in district Helen Norton Communications - D.C.. B.S. - North III. Univ.. M.S. - Univ. of III., 20 Years in district 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. - Univ. of N. Colorado Mrs. Norton participated in Bum in the Park Day.'' DIVISION COORDINATORS 143 DEANS Lorraine Bechtel Attendance Dean; B.S. - S.I. Univ., M. Ed. - Chicago State; 24 Years in district Larry Conley Dean; Mgr. of Concession Stand; B.S. - Lincoln Univ., M.S. - Indiana Univ.; 7 Years in district James W. Jankus Dean of Students; Outdoor Adven- ture Club Assistant; B.S. - University of Wisconsin; M.S. - University of Wisconsin, M.S. - University of Purdue; 13 years in district. “Sign here and we ll guarantee permanent brain damage. I Yvonne Kinnison Dean; Bloom Township Institute Com- mittee; M.S. - Chicago State Univ., M.A.E.D. - Chicago State Univ.; 10 Years in district This can be seen every day before first and second hours. 144 DEANS COUNSELORS D. A. Mach Guidance Counselor; Gymnastics Coach; B.S. - University of Minnesota. M.A. - University of Minnesota; 15 years in district. William Tracy Counselor; Senior Class Sponsor; B.S. - III. State Univ., M.S. - III. State Univ.; 13 Years In district William Wesender Counselor; B.A. - Wartburg College. M.S. - Purdue Univ.; NDEA Guidance Fellowship. General Electric Career Guidance Fellowship; 17 Years in district Yes mother ... I’m sorry mother ... I'll be home early. Bye. mother. Connie Payne Guidance Counselor. National Honor Society. B.S. - South Illinois Univ., M.A. - Roosevelt. 12 years in district David H. Sheridan Guidance Counselor; B.S. in Ed. - III. State Univ.. M.S. - Chicago State Univ.; 19 Years in district. Mae Creach Guidance Counselor, B.S. - Alabama State. M.A. - Governors State. 14 years in district. COUNSELORS 145 SPECIAL SERVICES Jerry Delap School Social Worker; B.S. - Carroll College M.S.W. - Univ. of III.; 16 years in district Dr. Stan McDonald School Psychologist; AB - Nebras- ka Wesley Univ.; MA - Univ. of Nebraska in Omaha; PhD - Field- ing Institute; PsiChi; Phi Delta Kappa; Who’s Who in the Mid- west; 15 years in district Gloria Robertson Nurse, 21 Years in district Celeste Pinkard Nurse, A.D. - Prairie State. Bloom Graduate 146 SPECIAL SERVICES Do you ever get the feeling that you're being ignored? LIBRARY STAFF Little messy in here, isn’t it? Donald J. Croarfcin Librarian; Varsity Golf Coach; Bowling Club Sponsor; Assistant Ticket Manager; B.A. - St. Mary of the Lake Seminary; M.E.D. - Loyola Unlv.; M.A. - in Liberal Science Rosary College; 19 years in district Ruth Werdrich Mary Kay Pignotti Librarian - Para-Professional. 18 Library Para-Pro; Blazette Drill years in district. Team Sponsor; B.S. ed. Home Economics, Illinois State; 2 years in district Library district Dorothy Clark Secretary. 7 Years Jeannie Scott Audio Visual Director; Freshman Class Sponsor; A.A. - Thornton Community College. B.A. - Chicago State; 12 Years in district Helen Qualls Audio-Visual Secretary. 9 Years in district 7 Richard A. Bullington Director of Bands; Marching Band. Pep Band; Jazz Band - Symphonic Band; Beginning lntermediate “So you want to join journalism you say9’’ Band; B.A. South Carolina; M.A. Governors State; 1 years in District Fred Anderson Voc. Construction Trades; M.A.S. - Chicago State. Mary E. Anderson Office Practice. Typing II, Business Machines; B.S. - Kentucky State, M.E.D. - DePaul University; 16 years in district. Maurice L. Arrington Teacher - Biology; Ad- vanced Biology; Freshman Biology; Biology 2; B.S. - Chicago State Univ.; 4 years in District James Atherton Accounting, Typing I; B.A. - Parsons College, M.A. - Univ. of III.; 19 Years in district Julius Baldridge Math Instructor; College Algebra T rigonometry; Plane Solid Geometry; Foundations of Math; Soph. Basketball Coach; B.S. - Eastern Illinois Univ. M.A. - Eastern Illinois Univ. 8 years in District Tony Banks Electricity Electronics, Woods; Freshmen Football Assistant Coach; B.S. - Illinois State University; 2 years in District. Allen Body Business Education- Record Keeping Typing; Varsity Football Coach; B.A. - Wiley Univ. M.H.S. - Governors State Univ. 12 years in District Linda Body Physical Education, Driver Education; B.S. - Southern Illinois; Bloom Graduate - 65; 11 Years in district Kathy Beno Substitute Teacher John Boelter Chemistry, Freshman Biology. General Science; B.A. Ed. - Valparaiso University, M.A. Lib. Studies - Valparaiso University; 5 years in dis- trict 148 TEACHING STAFF Are you sure that you’re done? Helen Bolos-Dickett English Teacher; English 2; Film Analysis; B.S. - Illinois State University; M.A. - Governors State Universi- ty; 7 years in District Home Economics Teacher; Child Development; Con- sumer Education; Introduc- tion To Home Economics; SJS Homemaking; B.S. - Eastern Illinois Univ.; 3 years in District Pre-Algebra; Algebra AB; Algebra 1; B.S. - Ed. III. State Univ.; M.A. - Gover- nors State Univ. 18 years in District Dan Candiano Athletic director; English Electives; Letter Club Sponsor; B.S.- DePaul Univ., M.S. - Western III. Univ., M.S. - Certificate - Purdue Univ.; 7 years in District Susan Carr Introduction to Social Studies, Psychology, Girls’ Track Coach, Varsity Cheerleader Sponsor; B.A. - University of Michigan; 6 years in District Penny Chamberlain P.E. Teacher; B.A. - Baldwin-Wallace College; 17 years in District Robin Chapman English Electives; Humani- ties II; B.A. - University of Illinois; Bloom graduate '67; 10 years in District Iris Cleveland English Teacher; English Electives; Together Club Sponsor; B.A. - Univ. of Chicago; New York Latin Club; Certificates of merit; Ford Fellow at the Univ. of Pennsylvania 1973; 15 yrs. in District Cindy Carli-Schauch English I; Humanities II; B.A. - Rugers Univ. 5 years in District TEACHING STAFF 149 John Collet Teacher Coach; P.E.; Driver Ed.; Track Cross Country Coach; B.S. - DePaul Univ. M.S. - Indian- a State Univ.; 7 years in District Nan Connors-Finigan Teacher; Clothing I II; Foods I; Creative Needle Arts B.S. in Ed. - Northern Illinois University; M.A. - Governors State Universi- ty; 13 Years in District. Paul Cosenza D.O. Coordinator; D.O. Theory; VICA Sponsor; B.S. Illinois State Univ.; M.S. Chicago State Univ.; Bloom Graduate. 1951; 26 years in District Julianne Cotton Home Economics. Food I, Foods II; B.S. - Michigan State Univ.; 12 Years in District Mary Crowley English I. English Elec- tives, President - B.T.H.S. Faculty Association; B.S.E.A. - Chicago State University. M.A. - Universi- ty of Chicago; 13 years in District. So this is what your school looks like? “This is my kind of class, quiet, and I can do my work. Ronald L. Daun U.S. History; Gifted U.S. History; Intro, to Social Studies; Wiffle Ball Wizard ; Tutoring Bloom Township Building; B.S. - Indiana Univ.; M.S. - In- diana Univ.; 15 years in District. Flora E. Davis Remedial Education Teacher; Junior English, Personal and Family Liv- ing; B.S. - Rust College, M.A. - Governor's State Univ.; 12 Years in District Patricia Dawson English I, English Elec- tives. B.S. - Indiana Univ., in District Donald R. Deakin Yearbook. English II; Year- book Advisor. TV Produc- tion; BAE - Univ. of Fla., MA-GSU; Speech Teacher of the Year . 1967 (Palm Beach County, FL.), Who’s Who In American H.S. Drama - Teachers , 1968; 13 years in District Ann Flowers English Electives. English II; B.A. - Lane College; 11 Years in District 150 TEACHING STAFF Robert J. Folsom Math. Algebra C Geometry A. Plane Geometry. Pre-Algebra; B.A. - Roosevelt. M.A. - Northwestern; 17 years in ■ Rene Franco Spanish Teacher; Spanish; M.A. - Roosevelt Universi- ty; Degree in Law; Univer- sity of Havana Cuba; 17 years in District. Robert Frick Algebra. Geometry; Fresh- man Basketball Coach; B.S. - Joan Gamble P.E. Teacher; B.S. - III. State Univ.; 10 Years in District JoAnn Gerencher Math Teacher; Algebra AB; Algebra II; Plane Solid Geometry; B.S. - Southern Illinois Univer- sity; 7 years in District. District Who said teachers aren’t in the spirit during homecoming week? ’Tve been looking forward to this all day!' Olivia Gude Donna Gojda Remedial Ed. Department Commuter SJS Typing. I.D. Resource. B.A. Univ. of IL - Chicago. Masters of Special Ed.. Univ. of IL - Chicago. Industrial Education In- structor. Vocational Gra- phic Arts. Graphic Arts. Production Printing; B.S. - Eastern III. Univ.. M.S. - Northern III. Univ.; 6 Years in District Dean Haack Social Studies. U.'S. His- tory. Into, to Social Studies. Driver's Educa- tion; B.S. - III State Univ.. M.S. - III State Univ.; 14 Years in District Marilyn Haynes Reading Specialist; B.A. • Purdue University. M. Ed. - National College of Educa- tion; 14 years in District. TEACHING STAFF 151 Marcia A. Hein Instructor; Shorthand; Typing I; Typing II; B.S. - Olivet Nazarine College; 5 years in District Thomas R. Hein Instructor; Vocational Auto Body; B.S. - Southern Illinois University; 7 years in District Myma Hill Teacher Coordinator; D.E. (Distributive Education) Typing I; Basic Business; DECA: Varsity Women's Tennis; B.S. in ED. Eastern Illinois University; 6 years in District Jane Hindsley Freshman Girl’s Choir; B.A. - Univ. of III.; 2 Years in district Patrick Hoemig Sophomore Science; Full Curriculum; B.A. - Indiana Univ.; 2 Years in district Thomas L. Hogan Applied Math, Adv. Alge- bra. Foundation Math; B.S. - Northern III. Univ.. M.S. - Northern III. Univ.; 27 Years in district Charles Hussman Physical Education; Assis- tant Varsity Football Coach; B.A. - Cornell Col- lege. M.S. - Eastern III. University; 22 Years in district Anthony Kennedy Physical Education; Coach Girl's Varsity Basketball, Assistant Girl's Track; B.A. - Quincy College; Bloom Graduate - 1975. 3 Years in District Dan Krupa English I. Humanities I; B.S. - III. State Univ., M.A. - Governor s State Univ.; 6 Years in district Ralph Kwilosz Reading Specialist. Tennis Coach; B.S. - Chicago State Univ.. M.S. - Chicago State Univ.; 14 Years in district Terri Lacy-Kadet Reading Teacher, Reading II; Clinic; B.A. - Univ. of Kentucky. M.A. - Univ. of Kentucky. A.B.D. - Purdue Univ.; Bloom Graduate - 65; 4 years in District Hassan Ladjevardy Physics. Advanced Chemistry. Chemistry; B.A. - KSIC. M.S. - Northeas- tern III. Univ.; 8 Years in district Peter Lira 1 year in District ... and this is what the faculty did in their spare time. 152 TEACHING STAFF Lawrence 0. Loven Jr. History, Fr. Math, Fr. English; Girls Swim Coach; B.S.-Northwestern Col- lege, M.S.-Chicago State; 5 years in district Lynn Manning Reading; Junior Class Sponsor; B.S. - Northern III. Univ.. M.S. - Univ. of Purdue; 14 years in District Frima Marolln Frosh. Biology; Advanced Biology; General Science; Student Council Sponsor; BS. Illinois Institute of Tech.; MA. - Univ. of Chicago; Jr. Academy of Science Region 9; 20 yrs. in District v Pete McGuire U.S. History, Sociology, Black History; Girl’s Bas- ketball; B.A.-Regis Univ. M.A.- Governor's State Univ., Chicago State lll., 13 Years in District ft Brian McCleish Voc. Auto Shop; B.S. - III. State Univ. 5 Years in District Mike Mecozzi Teacher. Remedial Ed; Head Coach Sophomore Football. Freshman wres- tling. Key Club Sponsor; B.A.-Eastern Illinois Univ., M.S.-Eastern III. Univ.. 5 Years in District hungry, it just appears that Donald McClellan Algebra A.B. Geometry C. Calculus; Tutoring in Y.O.U. program; B.A.- Northeastern Illinois. M.A. - Purdue Univ.; “Teacher of the Month -Feb. 82; 13 Years in District John Moldenhauer Metal Teacher; Frosh. Me- tals; General Metals; Direc- tor of Dramatic Activities; Director of Technical Theatre; Scene Shop Dir- ector; B.S.-Illinois State University; 6 Years in District TEACHING STAFF 153 Karen Willkie Moldenhauer Speech; Drama; English II; Director of Activities; Dir- ector of Technical Theater; Director of Forensics; House Manager; Director of Spring Play; B.S. - Illinois State Univ.; 4 years in District Lamont E. Parker Y.E.T.P Employment Coordinator; B.S. Sociology - Westmar Col- lege; completing requir- ements for M.A.; Graduate of Bloom Township High School; 4V2 years in district William D. Mott Vocal Music Director; Con- cert Choir, Sophomore Chorale and Girls Ensem- ble; Swing Choir; Fresh- men Girls Ensemble; School Musical; B.S. Ed. - University of Wisconsin. M.E.P.D. - University of Wisconsin; 1 year in dis- trict Frances Parks H.E.R.O. Coordinator, Adult Living, H.E.R.O. Club, Y.E.T.P. Counselor; B.S. - Tennessee State University; 14 Years in District Len Motta Biology 1; Physiology 2; Environmental Science; Asst. Varsity Football Coach; BS - Illinois State Univ.; 10 years in District Robert J. Nardella Intro to Business; Intro, to Data Processing; Ticket Manager; B.S. - Univ. of Illinois; M.S. - Northern III. Univ.; Bloom graduate 1954; 19 years in District Math Instructor; Algebra AB, Algebra I, Foundations of Math; B.A. - Greenville College. B.A. - Lincoln Christian College. M.A.T. - Northeastern Oklahoma State University; 1 Year in District Eliana H. Pelaez Spanish I, II, III, IV; Foreign Language Club; B.A. - Indiana State Univ., Dr. - In Education - Univ. of Havana; 17 Years in Dis- trict Rich Perna Drawing, Photography. Art II; M.A. - Northern III. Univ., B.A. - Millikin Univ.; 9 years in District Barbara Place French, Spanish; Foreign Language Club; B.S. - Central Michigan Univ., Translator's Certificate - Marygrove College, M.A. - Michigan State Univ.; Dean’s List, French Na- tional Honor Society; 2 Years in district 154 TEACHING STAFF Sandra Platt Biology I, Physiology I, Physiology II; B.A. - Pur- due Univ.. M.S. - Purdue Univ.; 6 Years in district Jon Pounds Barry Quigg English 9,11,12. Social Studies 9, Daily Living 10, American Citizen 10; B.S. - Missouri Valley College, M.S. - Indiana State Univ.; 5 Years in district Rick Rapp English I, Poetry Critical Thinking, Stage Crafts; Speech Coach. Drama as- sistant; B.A. - Lewis Univ.; 1 Year in district Ron Ray Freshmen Social Studies. Math 9; Head Wrestling Coach; B.S. - Oklahoma State University; 7 years in district In case you didn’t know, this is part of the axle.” Wayne Renderman CWT Theory, Work Super- vision, Math, Freshman Coach - Baseball; M.S. Ed. - Chicago State Univ. B.S.E. - Chicago State Univ.; Chaired Olympics for Exceptional Children, 1979, 80; 1 Year in District Nannette L. Rials Learning Disabilities Re- source Teacher; LD Re- source; B.S. Ed - Eastern III. Univ., 1 Year in District Marie Robertson U.S. History; Economics; History of the non-western world; Varsity Cheerlead- ing Sponsor; Faculty As- sociation; BSE - Northern Illinois Univ.; Bloom Graduate 1967; 12 years in District Gail Robinson Typing; Business Law; B.S. in Ed. Illinois State Univ. 4 years in District Don Roux Driver's Education Teacher; B.A. - III. Univ., M.E. - III. University TEACHING STAFF 155 Wayne Sansone Woods. B. J. - Mankato State Univ.; 5 Years in district The Wet Tennis Shoe Award - awarded to John Collet for being the one who •‘fell out of the canoe the most” during a canoe instruction course at Montana College. Gary Schwartz Pre-Algebra. Algebra II, Computer - Basic Lan- guage. Business Math; B.S. - Purdue Univ.. M.A. B.A. - Governors State Univ.; 1 Year in district Lucille Shanahan Humanities I, English II - able, English II; National Honor Society Sponsor. Literary Magazine Spon- sor; B.A. - Rosary College. M.A. - New York Univ; 5 Years in district Bernadette Simcoe Sophomore English. Eng- lish II; Junior Class Spon- sor; B.S. - III. State Univ.; 3 Years in district Joseph C. Skowronski Jr. Physical Education. Driver Education; Head Volleyball Coach. Sophomore Track Coach, Sports Coordina- tor; B.S. - Univ. of III., M.A. - Governors State; Bloom Graduate - 72; 6 Years in district Robert Stephens Algebra; Plane-Solid Ge- ometry; Pre-Algebra B.S. Math; Purdue Univ.; Cross Country. Track; 3 Years in district James E. Stevens Jr. English Electives; M.A. - Univ. of Chicago; 27 Years in district Lucille Stubbs Mathematics, Learning Disabilities; B.S. - Rush College, M.A. - Governors State John Sullivan U. S. History. History of Non-Western World. Intro, to Social Studies; Outdoor Adventure Club; B.S. - Loyola University, M.A. - Loyola University; 14 Years in district John R. Steele Biology. Freshman biol- ogy, Physiology; B. Ed. - Chicago State Univ. M.S. - Chicago State Univ.; Chicago Membership Chairman (National Association of Biology Teachers), Chairman - Regional Science Fair (Illinois Junior Academy of Science). Selected to be cisted in “The Outstanding Young Men of America”; 17 Years in district Thomas William Tong Sophomore English; Eng- lish Electives; Head Varsity Football Coach. Soph- omore Wrestling Coach, Co-Sponsor of Student Council; B.A. - Concordia Teacher College; 5 Years in district 156 TEACHING STAFF Ernest Turner P. E., Driver's Ed.; B.S. - Midland College, 13 Years in district Janet Uherka Biology 1 2; Environmen- tal Science; B.S. - Purdue Univ.; B.A. - Governor s State University; 12 Years in district Nancy Uhll Business; Typing 1; Busi- ness Law' Accounting Recordkeeping; B.S. - Southern Illinois University English; Journalism; The Express Newspaper Advi- sor; A.A. - Thorton Community College; B.A. - Governor State Univ.; 14 Years in district Robert Volk Vocational Small Engine Instructor; U.S.E.; Fresh- man Power Shop; Small Engine Resource Center; B.S. - S.I.U.; 2 Years in district Patricia Walker Williams C.O.P.E. Teacher; Soph- omore Class Sponsor; B.A. - University of Mich- igan, M.A. - Wayne State University, Administration and Supervision Certificate - Chicago State University; 5 Years in district Verna Leona Watson Remedial English Instruc- tor; Senior English; Fresh- man English; M.S. Ed. Indiana University Bloomington; B.S. Ed. Illin- ois State University; 6 Years in district _ Kathie Weishaar OE Coordinator Business teacher; OE Theory Shorthand I, Shorthand II, OEA Coordinator, Varsity Women's Softball Coach. JV Women's Tennis Coach; B.A. - GSU. A.A. - Prairie State College; Bloom Graduate - 74; 5 Years in district Earth Science; General Science; Soph. Football Coach; Judo Coach; B.A. - Southern Illinois Univ.; 7 Years in district Emily M. Willis English I; English Elec- tives; Black Theatre; Afro Club; Drama make-up dir- ector; B.S. - Tennessee State University; M.A. - Governor State University; 16 Years in district Carolyn Wilson U. S. History of the Wes- tern World. Intro, to Social Studies; B.S. - Grambling State University. M.A.T. - Grambling State Universi- ty; 11 Years in district Cheryl Wilson Permanent Substitute; B.A. - Northern III. Univ.; Bloom Graduate ‘74; 2 Years in district Karen Wolfe Special Ed. Teacher, Math, Science. Typing, B.S. - Eastern III. Univ.; 4 Years in district Denise Williams-Harvey Youth Opportunities Un- limited (Y.O.U.) Camp Coordinator; B.S. - Univ. of Wisconsin; Bloom Graduate - 72; 1 Year in district Gregory Zipprich Wood working; Drafting B.S. - University of Illinois; M.S. - Chicago State University; 5 Years in district TEACHING STAFF 157 PARA- PROFESSIONALS I can't wait until Christmas break!” Ruth Anderson Para-professional English Resource Center; A.A. - Prarie State College; 10 years in district Molly Black Para-professional Re- medial Education Re- source Center; B.S. Lane College; 5 years in district Donna Brehovsky Secretary; Para-profes- sional Remedial Education Department; Assoc, in Arts - Moraine Valley Communi- ty College; Exceptional Education - Moraine Valley Community College; 1 year in district Ann Dunne Music; 3 years in district Nancy Esposito Production Center ' % Joanne Gessell Business Resource Center (para-pro); B.S. in Educa- tion - Illinois State Normal University; Bloom Grad- uate 1958; 2 years in district Elizabeth A. Niquette Computer Center Para- professional Brenda L. Rach Math - Science Para- professional; A.A. - Prarie State College; Bloom Trail Graduate 1978; 3 years in district Barbara Wood Math - Science Para- professional 158 PARA-PROFESSIONALS Deborah Angeli Office 100 Marlene Appleberry Attendance Office Judy Bobalik Athletic Office Sheila Elkern Occupational Ed. Office Joann Garcia Occupational Ed. Office Kay Hawes Office 100 Marge Montgomery Counselor's Office LuAnne Thurmond Attendance Office Lorraine Murphy Registrar Office Gloria Watson English Office Carolyn Qunell Dean’s Office i I Marjorie Whaley Principal's Office Sue Condon Asst. Principal's Office Karen Heil Bookstore Loretta Robinson Registrar's Office SECRETARIAL STAFF SECRETARIAL STAFF 159 SECURITY GUARDS (Right) Security guard Gerald Sill checks the locks on the windows very carefully. What do you think? (Bottom left) Amy Washington was the sentry to the boy's washroom. (Bottom right) Where is a security guard when you need one?!” Gerald Sill Earl 160 SECURITY GUARDS Greene Amy Washington CAFETERIA STAFF (Front row) Loretta Schweiger, Shirley Hair. Patricia Pate. Linda Stasiak. Theresa Sebastian. Clara Travaglini. Beverly Anderson. (Back row) Ann Creveling. Shirley Lenski, Joyce Godzinski. Carmella O'Banion, Mavis Seekamp. Helen Berta. Henrietta Codono. Cyrilla Cripe. Ann Portelli. Mary Bielawski, Jese Boyd MAINTENANCE STAFF (Front row) Danny Corradetti, Della Durian, Tony Zych, Jim Fisher. (Middle row) Jim Coleman. Dwayne Kwiatkowski. Jake Biamonte. Cedric Stone. Chuck Buonadonna, James Webb. (Back row) Don Montgomery. Frank Longo. Ray Capelli. Don Poole. Louis Capriotti CAFETERIA MAINTENANCE 161 The Bloom Trail 1983 graduating class consisted of quite a few characters . Among the many were the senior class officers — (Left) Art Draves, Laurel Betz, Rodney Christo, Ed Brzinski, Gail Cook and Steve Martin. Even though they lost the spirit contests at all the assemblies and they lost the orange passing contest at the Homecoming Pep Assembly (Gail dropped the orange), they still managed to do a great job in leading the senior class. 162 SENIORS (Above left) Bobbie Brewster tries to explain a lesson in biology to Floyd Farkas. (Above) The blind leading the blind. (Left) Bobbie James and Lori Milam — STOOGIN AROUND as usual. SENIORS 163 SENIORS Love is; Being Together ... (Doug Jones and Kim Palmer) Andria Francesca Adams A-V Aide 2,3,4; Black Theatre Dance Troupe 3 Michelle Lynette Adams Black Theatre Dance Troupe 3; Choir 1,2 Randy M. Adams A-V Aide 4; Baseball Team 2; Basketball Team 2,4; Football Team 3,4; Track Team 1,3,4 Patrick Addyman Bowling Club 3; Science Fair 1; Key Club 3 Frank Alexander Teri Andrade DECA 4; Science Fair 1; Softball Team 2; Tennis Team 1,2,3,4 Robert Andrzejewski Rick Appleberry C.W.T. 3; Gymnastics Team 1; Swimming Team 1,2,3,4; WBWM Broadcasting 1,2 Aldo Apponi Bowling Club 2,3.4; Golf Team 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Science Fair 1 Mary Arbuthnot Debbie Arnold Bowling Club 3 Mary Ashe 164 SENIORS Otis Barnes Bryon E. Barney Bowling Club 1; Science Fair 1; Swimming Team 1.2,3,4; Togetha Club 3,4 Patricia M. Becker Concert Band 1; Marching Band 2,3,4; Symphonic Band 2,3,4; Bowling Club 2,3,4; Literary Magazine 3; Science Fair 1 Denise L. Beemer Carol Beemsterboer Choir 1 Deborah Behm Cheerleader 2; choir 1; Science Fair 1 Sherri Lynn Belcher Vivian Bell Choir 1 Dianna Lynn Berg Emilio Betancourt Football Team 1,2,3,4; Wrestling Team 1,2,3.4 Laurel Ann Betz National Honor Society Secretary 3.4; Quill and Scroll 3; Science Fair 1; Stuaent Government Vice-President 4; Yearbook 3.4; Yearbook Aide 3.4; Key Club 4 Patricia Bickham Concert Choir 1; Pom Pons 2,3 Phillip Anthony Bivona Adam Biankenberger Sundown Bluing Gymnastics Team 2 SENIORS 165 Victoria L. BaFundo Kimberlyn Baker Outdoor Adventure Club 1.2; Science Fair 1; Speech Team 2; Student Council 2,3; Tennis Team 1,2,3.4; English Aide 1,2,3,4; Children’s Road Show: Cinderella 1; Little Red Riding Hood 3 Rebecca Barker Lisa Bobzin Basketball Team 1; Softball Team 2 Fred Boekeloo Football Team 1 Don Boettger Football Team 4; Swimming Team 1.2.3; WBMW Broadcasting Jim Bolin Ken Bonifeild Jr. Raelene Borrmann Mam Office Aide 2; Choir 1; Gymnastics Team 1.2,3,4; Letter Club 3 Anthony Bovara Science Fair 1; Yearbook 2.3 Dennis Bovara Bowling Club 1,2,3; Choir 1,2 Michael Lorenzo Boyd Sr. Afro Club 4; Basketball Team 1,2; Black Theatre 4; Golf Team 1,2,3,4; Track Team 3 (state),4; Hall of Fame-Relay Catherine Bradley The Express 2,3; Choir 1; Science Fair 1; Swimming Team 1,2,3 Milton Brady Football Team 1,2,3.4; Track Team 2,3,4 Patty Brison Science Fair 1 166 SENIORS Anita Brown Deloris Brown A-V Aide 2; HERO 3.4; Togetha Club 2 Duncan Eric Brown (D.D.) A-V AIDE 1,2.3; Basketball Team 1,2; DECA 3; National Honor Society 3; Track Team 1,2; Y.E.T.P. 3; Key Club 3 Geneva Trinnette Brown Choir 1,2; Concert Choir 3,4; Track Team 1,2,3,4; Volleyball Team 1,2,3 Cherle Lynn Bryles Gymnastics Team 4 Sherry Brys Edward Brzinski Golf Team 1,2; Letter Club 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Science Fair 1; Student Government 4; Wrestling Team 1,2,3.4; Key Club 3.4; History Fair 3 Louis Elmer Brzowski Bowling Club 1,2,3; Choir 1 Laurie Ann Christine Buckner Kenneth M. Budimir Football Team 1,4; Wrestling Team 1 Ernest James Boudacious Burr Afro Club 3.4; Concert Band 3; Black Theatre Dance Troupe 3,4; Football Team 1.2,3,4; Track Team 1,2,3,4 Bryan Bussian Tech Theatre Crew 1,2,3,4 Jack Calderon VICA 3.4 Robert G. Callison Choir 1,2; DECA 3; Musical: Dolly 1; Outdoor Adventure Club 2; Tech Theatre Crew 2 Maria Terese Canali Concert Band 1; Symphonic Band 2; Cheerleader 2; Gymnastics Team 1.2,3,4; Science Fair 1 SENIORS 167 Gregory Lewis Britton WBMW Broadcasting 1.2 Kathy M. Brooks Concert Band 1; Marching Band 2.3; Symphonic Band 2,3; Library Aide 1; Pom Pons 1; Science Fair 1; Student Council 1 Kim Brooks Lisa Carboni Bowling Club 2; Library Aide 1; Pom Pons Nurse's Aide 1,2,3 Robin Cassidy 2; Dean's Aide 3; Thomas P. Cassidy Bowling Club 2 Greg Chapman A-V Aide 2; Basketball Team 1.2; Football Team 1 Monica L. Chapman Library Aide 3; Science Fair 1; Softball Team 1,2,3.4; Volleyball Team 2.3; Chicago Metro History Fair. Outstanding 3 Rodney Christo Baseball Team 1.2,3.4; Bowling Club 1; National Honor Society Vice President 3,4; Golf Team 1.2,3.4; Science Fair 1; Student Government Class Officer 4; Kev Club 3.4 Sherri Lyn Chudy Choir 1,2; Choir: Concert 3; Library Aide 1,2,3 Tina Coleman HERO 3; Pom Pons 2; Softball Team 2 John Collins Gail G. Cook Pom Pons co-capt. 2.3; Science Fair 1; Student Council Senator 4; Student Government Class Officer 2,3,4 Westley C. Cook A-V Aide 3; Golf Team 2,3 Charles Cooper Scott Craig Diallo Crawford A-V Aide 4; Track Team 4; Wrestling Team 4 Kelly Cripe National Honor Society 3: Volleyball Team 1,2; Attendance Aide Pat Cross Colleen E. Cuddigan Library Aide 2 Marc A. Curry Football Team 1,2; Science Fair 1; Track Team 2 168 SENIORS Keith Daniel Basketball Team 2.3,4; Track Team 4 Sherri Lee Davidson Choir; Chorale 1,2; choir; Concert 3.4; Choir: Chamber 3.4; Choir: Swing 3.4; Musical: Godspell Pom Pons 1; Student Council 2; Senator 3.4; IHSA Solo-Ensemble 1,2.3.4; Talent Show 3 Jodi Lynne Davies Gymnastics Team 1; VICA 3.4 Carol Davis Softball Team 2; VICA 4 Joseph Anthony Davis Band. Concert 1; Band. Jazz 2,3.4; Band Marching 2,3.4; Band. Symphonic 2.3.4 Richard W. Davis A-V Aide 4 Don't you know how to do anything right?? Tracy Demith Choir 1; Library Aide 3; Science Fair 1; Softball Team Volleyball Team 1.2,3.4; Prom Court 3 Cheryl Denby Scott Dennis 1.2.3; Tom Denny Tammy Denton Choir 1.2.3.4. Softball Team 3 Andrea DeSantis Teachers Aide 1 SENIORS 169 Margarita Diaz Kimberly Dietz Choir 1.3.4,5 John Dillard Marvin Dillard Baseball 3; Football Team 3; Wrestling Team 2 Ronald Dirks April Dobyne Afro Club 2,4; Black Theatre Dance Troupe 2.4; Cheerleader 1,3; Choir 1,2; Drama 3.4; Softball Team 3; Spanish French Club 4; Student Council 1; Student Gov't 4; Togetha Club 2; Track Team 1; Volleyball Team; Honor Roll Don Doyle Band: Concert 1; Band Symphonic 2,3; Baseball Team 1,2; The Express 2.3; Football Team 1,2,3,4; Wrestling Team 1,2 Arthur Draves Jr. Baseball Team 1.2.3.4; Basketball Team 1; Football Team 1.2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Science Fair 1; Stu. Gov't Class Officer Vice President 4; Key Club 3,4 Tom Dykas Eddie Edwards Band: Concert 1; Band, Marching 2,3; Band. Symphonic 2,3; Baseball Team 1; Wrestling Team 1,2.3.4 Angela Elam Heidi Eldred Literary Magazine 3.4 Pamela Kathleen Elkern Band: Marching 3; Bowling Club 3; Chess Club 1,2.3; Attendance Aid 1,2 Rick Elosh Baseball Team 1 Lisa Cristine Engstrand Choir 1,2; Choir: Concert 3,4; Science Fair 1 170 SENIORS Mary Deyoung Drama 1,2,3; I.T.S. Drama Honor Society 3; Speech and Drama Club 1,2,3; Stage Crew 1,2,3 Marco DiAnni Teacher Aide 3 Jovita Diaz Chuck Hussey dreams of golf while girls dream of him!!! Katherine J. Evers Christopher Scott Ewert Floyd Farkas Togetha Club 1,2,3 Sandra Therese Farkas Together Club 3.4 Greg Farmer A-V Aide 2; Golf Team 1,2,4; Science Fair 1; Track Team 1,2,4 Steven C. Feilen Baseball Team 1.2,3,4; Basketball Team 1; Football Team 1.2,3.4 Jackie Fisher Science Fair 1; Softball Team 1.3; Volleyball Team 2 Sue Fisher Band. Concert 1; Band Marching 2,3; Band Symphonic 2.3; Bowling Club 2; OEA 4; Tennis Team 2,3,4; Office Aid 2 Linda Fletcher National Honor Society 3,4; Track Team 1 Faith Flores Aaron Dunzelle Ford A-V Aide 3; DECA 4; Swimming Team 1,3,4 Lisa Lynn Fortener SENIORS 171 Vera Foster National Honor Society 4 Carol A. Fox Jonathan Franklin Football Team 1,2.3; Wrestling Team 1 Francis A. Frattura Joseph Frattura Gerardo Fuentes Band: Concert 1; Bowling Club 1.2,3,4; Outdoor Adventure Club 1.2,3,4; Science Fair 1; History Fair 3 Lookman Garfari Football Team 4; VICA 4 Shelly Galvan Bowling Club 2; Gymnastics Team 1,2; OEA 3.4 Richard Ed Gamble Debra Garbacz Library Aide 4; Pom Pons 1,2,3, Captain 2.3; Science Fair 1; Football Manager 3.4 Becky Gardner Band, Concert 1; Band, Jazz 2,3,4; Baseball Team Manager 2,3,4; Bowling Club 3; The Express Advertising Editor 3; DECA 4; Football Team Manager (stats) 3,4; Quill and Scroll 3; Tennis Team 2,3.4; Key Club 4 Amy Jeanene Garret DECA Treasure 3,4 Patricia Garza Cheerleader 3; Pom Pons 2; Track Team 2; Gymnastics Manager 1.2; Counselors am 1 Christine Gyaton Choir 1 Raffaele Gazzillo Band, Concert 1; Band, Marching 2.3,4; Band, Symphonic 2.3,4; Baseball Team 1,2.3,4; National Honor Society 4; Science Fair 1; Wrestling Team 1 Linda Gernat Julie Ann Gesiakowski Basketball Team 1; The Express 3.4; Letter Club 3,4; Swimming Team 1,2,3.4; Most Valuable Swimmer 2.3; Most Improved Swimmer 2 172 SENIORS Two heads are better than one, (Maureen Spencer and Jackie St. Jacques). Kevin Gibson Baseball Team 2 Joanne Gilbert The Express 2; Choir, Choral. Frosh. Girls 1,2; DECA 3 Richard J. Girhant Allen Glatt Bowling Club 2 Brian Glenn Erika Gluckleder Choir 1.2,3.4 Lisa Gomez Track Team 2; Dean s Aid 2 Irma Gonzalez Band, Concert 1, Band. Marching 3; Band, Symphonic 2.3; Drama 3; Musical. Godspell 3; Pom Pons. Co-Captain 1,2.3; Science Fair 1; Student Council 3.4 Evelyn Goodman Mike Gorham Mary Kay Graefnitz Basketball Team 1,2; The Express 3.4; Choir 1; Choir. Concert 2; National Honor Society 3; Science Fair 1; Softball Team 1,2.3.4; Volleyball Team 1.2,3.4 April J. Graham Choir 1.2 SENIORS 173 Sharon Green Basketball Team 2; HERO 3; Track Team 1,2,3.4; Volleyball Team 1,2,3,4 Steven A. Griffin Choir, Choral 1 Lawana Kay Grimmett Pom Pons 1 Lisa Gruszkowski Counselor’s Aide 2; D.O. Program 3 Paul Gumaer Band, Concert 1; Choir 1; Choir. Concert 2,3,4; Choir, Chamber 2,3,4; Choir Swing 3,4; Drama 1,2,3,4; I.T.S. Drama Honor Society 2,3,4; Musical. Birdie 3; Musical, Godspell 4; National Forensic League 2,3,4; Science Fair 1; Speech and Drama Club 1,2,3,4; Speech Team 1,2,3,4; WBMW Broadcasting 1,2 Andrew Gustafson Choir, 1,2; Choir, Concert 3,4 Carl Gustafson Cross Country Track 2; Track Team 1 Steven Haemker Basketball Team 1; Student Council 1,2,3 Chris Hagen WBMW Broadcasting 2 Keith Hall Baseball Team 1; Bowling Club 2,3,4; Choir 1,2 John Richard Hall Band, Concert 1,2; DECA 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 1; Tennis Team 3,4; WBMW Broadcasting 2 Marianne Hall A-V Aide 1; National Honor Society 3.4; OEA 3,4; Science Fair 1; Softball Team 1,2; Volleyball Team 1,2,4; 1982 Prom Court 3 174 SENIORS Michael Harris Choir: Concert 4; Choir: Swing 4; Musical: Hello Dolly 1 Bill Harter Darrin Allen Hathaway Band. Concert 1; Band: Jazz 2,3.4. Band: Marching 2.3,4; Baseball Team 1,2,3,4 Alice L. Hayslett Jennifer Heldt Band: Concert 1; Band: Jazz 2,3; Band: Symphonic 2.3; Cheerleader 2,3; Gymnastics Team 1; Science Fair 1 Patricia Hennington Black Theatre Dance Troupe 3; Choir 3 Debbie Herman Lesley A. Hernandez Concert Band 1; Cross Country Track 1; Dean s Aide 2,3,4 Wilma Dean Hicks Afro Club 2; Black Theatre Dance Troupe 2; Choir 1.2.3.4; Swimming Team 1; Wrestling Team (Wrestlerettes) 1.3 Wayne E. Hinton Baseball Team 1.2,3,4; Cross Country Track 1,2; Tech Theatre Crew 1,2 Jackie Hlinko Y.E.T.P. 4 Brenda Hoffman Choir 1,2,3 Gwendolyn Hooks Afro Club 2; Black Theatre Dance Troupe 2,3; Attendance Aide Mary Denise Hopkins John Host Cross Country Track 1,2,3 SENIORS 175 Dave Harned Jr. Band: Concert 1,2,3 Lisa Kay Harrell Band: Concert 1; Band: Jazz 2,3,4; Band: Marching 2,3,4 Merle L. Harrington Y.E.T.P. 2,3,4 Lori Deneen Houdek Choir 1,2; Concert, Choir 3; Science Fair 1; Counselors Aide 2.3 John C. Huesca Bowling Club 3 Nancy Jean Hulbert fro Club 2; Pom Pons 2; Tennis Team 3 Charles Hussey A-V Aide 3; Baseball Team 1,2,3,4; Bowling Club 1; Golf Team 1.2,3,4; Letter Club 3.4 Laura Ingram Eric T. Jackson Library Aide 4; National Honor Society 3 Linda P. Jackson Black Theatre Dance Troupe 3 Vernesta Jackson Track Team 1; Y.E.T.P. 3.4 Richard Jacobson Cheryl Ann Jaeger National Honor Society 3.4; Quill and Scroll 3; Science Fair 1; Student Council 4; Volleyball Team 1; Yearbook 2.3; Key Club 4 Anthony Lorenzo James A-V Aide 2; Band. Marching 3; Black Theatre Dance Troupe 1,2.4; Choir Gospel 3.4; Football Team 1.2,4; Track Team 1,2,3.4 Bobbie James Baseball Team Varsity Manager 2.3.4; OEA 4; Pom Pons Sophomore Captain Junior Co-Captain 1,2,3 Eric Ekstrada. eat your heart out!! (Marco Diannl) 176 SENIORS Theresa Janiak Black Theatre Dance Troupe 1; The Express 3; Sophomore Fire 2; Swimming Team 1,2 John Janota Bowling Club 2,3; Choir. Concert 2,3; Golf Team 1,2,3,4; Science Fair 1 Tim Jansma The Express 1,3 Mary Jo Jasinski Choir: 1; Togetha Club 3 Lia Jefferson Afro Club 1,2,3; Black Theatre Dance Troupe 1,2,3; Choir 1,2,3 Lisa J. Jinks The Express 3.4; Choir 1; Literary Magazine 3; Musical: Godspell 3; Quill and Scroll 3; Science Fair 1; Sophomore Fire ?■ Speech Team 2,3,4 Michael P. John Baseball Team 1,2,4; Wrestling Team 3 Christel Reenea Hardy Johnson Darwin Johnson Football Team 2.4; HERO treasurer 3.4; Wrestling Team 1; Dean's Aide 1,2 Louise Johnson Ray Johnson Richard Johnson Douglas B. Jones The Express 2; Cross Country Team 2.3.4; Letter Club 3.4; Science Fair 1; Togetha Club 2.3,4; Track Team 1,2.3.4; Bowling Club 4 Victor Lowane Jones Golf Team 3; Judo Team 4 Willaim Jung Rebecca Kado Choir 1; Outdoor Adventure Club 3; Tech Theatre Crew 2.3 Bridget A. Kampenga Devona D. Kazee Drama 2; OEA 3.4; Pom Pons 1 SENIORS 177 Barbara Kelly Choir: 1 Connie Kendra Choir, 2,3; Choir. Concert 4; Tech Theatre Crew 2,3.4 David Kieper A-V Aide 1; Baseball Team 1; Bookstore Aide 1.2.3.4 The Twilight Zone at Bloom Trail H.S. „ Maxine Joe Klyczek Bowling Club 1.2,3.4; Swimming Team 1,2,3.4, Key Club 3.4 Tami Lynn Kowalski Office 100 Aide 2 Mike Kozinski Baseball Team 1 Heather Kozora Volleyball Team 3,4 Phil Kraft Football Team 1.2.3.4; Track Team 1,2.3.4 James Krembs Concert Band 1,2,3; Choir, Swing 3 178 SENIORS Robin Kilbourn Football Team 1 Dawn Marie King Choir: 1 Gary Klyczek Attendance Aide 1,2,3; Gym Aide 4 Laura Kuchta Together Club 3 Susan Kuznicki The Express 3,4; Quill and Scroll 4; Science Fair 1; Softball Team 1,2,3,4; Sophomore Fire 2; Volleyball Team 1,2,3,4 Tracy LaMore Bowling Club 2; Choir 1.2; Drama 2; OEA 3.4; Parliamentarian 3; president 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 1; Science Fair 1; Swimming Team 1; Tennis Team 2,3; Togetha Club 2; Track Team 1.2 Tammy Lamphere Choir 1.2; Y.E.T.P. Steve LaRock Dave Larson William David Lawless Basketball Team 4; Bowling Club 3,4; Mathletes 3.4; National Honor Society 3,4; Outdoor Adventure Club 3; Spanish French Club 3; Student Congress 4; Track Team 3; WBMW Broadcasting 1; Basketball Announcer 3,4; Chicago Metro History Fair Finialist 3; George M. O'Brien Youth Leadership Conference 3 Steve J. LeBlanc Dagmar Christa Leonhardt Cross Country Track 1.2,3.4; Track Team 1,2.3.4 Manfred Leonhardt Marching Band 2; Symphonic Band 2; Cross Country Track 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3.4; Outdoor Adventure Club 2; Science Fair 1; Track Team 1,2,3,4 Deborah Lewis Y.E.T.P. 3,4 Denise Lewis Dwayne Lewis Baseball Team 1; Football Team 1.2.3; Science Fair 1; P.E. aide 1,3,4; Key Club 3.4 Susan Liazuk OEA 4; Volleyball 1 Cynthia Lindley Choir 1,2 James Timothy Lindley WBMW Broadcasting 1,2 Jeffery Brett Llorca Judo team 2; Science Fair 1; Tech Theatre Crew 4 Richard Lopez Cross Country Track 1.2,3,4; Letter Club 2,3.4; Swimming Team 2,3,4; Togetha Club 2; Track Team 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 2 SENIORS 179 Fredderick W. Lustro Douglas Allan Luther The Express 2,3,4 Steve Maika Carlla E. Manis Choir 1,2,3 Sylvia Mariscal Cheryl Martin Steven Martin A-V Aide 2,3; Afro Club 2,3; Black Theatre Dance Troupe 2; Choir 1; Drama 1.2; Gymnastics Team 1; Musical. Godspell 1,2,3; National Honor Society 1,2.3; Science Fair 1; Student Council Senator 1,2,3; Student Government; Class Officer, President 1,2,3,4; Key Club 3 John Martinez Roger Lee Mattert Jr. Tennis Team 2,3; Wrestling Team 2 John Paul Maze A-V Aide 2; Science Fair 1; Swimming Team 2.3,4 Scott McClain Michelle McClould Rhonda Lynn McGregor C.W.T. 4 Bart McLaughlin 180 SENIORS Ah! — !!!! Karen McLaughlin Dean's Aide 2,3 Latonia McQuitter Afro Club 3,4; Black Theatre Dance Troupe 3,4; Concert Choir 1; Student Council 2,3,4; Tennis Team 1,4 Paula Mead Pauline Mead Dan Memmini Baseball Team 1,2,3,4; Football Team 1,2 Juan M. Mendez Lori Ann Milan Concert Band 1; Marching Band 2,3,4; Symphonic Band 2,3.4; The Express 4; Tennis Team 1,2,3,4 David M. Miller Concert Band 1; Marching Band 2.3; Symphonic Band 2,3; Choir 3; Concert Choir 3; Debate Team 2; Football Team 1; Musical. Dolly (Orchestra) 1; Musical. Godspell 3; Spanish French Club 3; Speech Team 1,2,3 Tina Marie Miller Afro Club 1,3,4; Black Theatre Dance Troupe 1,3.4; Pom Pons 3.4 James McKinley Mitchell Basketball Team 1.2; DECA 4; Drama 2; Football Team 1.2; Library Aide 1,2,3 Charlene Moek Regina Monk Tennis Team 2,3.4; Honor Roll 1,2,3.4 Michael Moore Lisa M. Moran Outdoor Adventure Club 1,2; Science Fair 1; History Fair 3 Vikki Mortimer Choir 1; Swimming Team 1 Ken Muehring Concert Band; Jazz Band; Symphonic Band; Bowling Club; Science Fair Tammi Elizabeth Mugfor Yearbook (Business Manager) 2.3; Quill and Scroll 2.3 Cathleen L. Murphy Concert Band 1; Marching Band 2.3; Symphonic Band 2.3; Basketball Team 1.2; Science Fair (Downstate-Outstanding)l SENIORS 181 Michael T. Navratil Concert Band 1; Marching Band 2,3,4; Symphonic Band 2,3,4; Bowling Club 3.4; Judo Club 2; National Honor Society 3.4; Outdoor Adventure Club 2.3.4; Science Fair 1; Swimming Team 1,2,3,4; History Fair 3 David Sweetness Neal A-V Aide 4; Afro Club 1; Black Theatre Dance Troupe 1; Football Team 1; Track Team 1 Joyce Neal Afro Club 1.2.3.4; Marching Band 3,4; Black Theatre Dance Troupe 1,2,3,4; Concert Choir 1.2.3.4; Y.E.T.P. 3; Contillion •1983' 3 Chris E. Nelken Musical: Godspell 3 James Noles Baseball Team 1,2,3; Basketball Team 1; Golf Team 2,3 Patty Novak Basketball Team 2; Production Center Aide 1,3,4 Lucy D. Nykaza DECA 4; Tennis Team 1,2,3,4; Attendance aide 2,3 Barbara Obert C.W.T. 3 Steven J. Oliver Swimming Team 2,3,4; Tennis Team 2.3 Valerie Opyt Reginald T. Osburn Baseball Team 4; Basketball Team 4; Togetha Club 4 Walter Osmolski Thomas R. Oswald Concert Band 1; Jazz Band 2.3.4; Marching Band 3.4; Symphonic Band 2,3,4; Baseball Team 1.2 Angie Overson A-V Aide 2.3; Basketball Team 3; Choir 2; Concert Choir 3 Joyce A. Owten Afro Club 1,2,3.4; Black Theatre Dance Troupe 1.4; Choir 1; Wrestlerettes 1 Kimberly Sue Palmer Gymnastics Team 1.2; Togetha Club 1,2.3; Counseling Aide 1; Attendance Aide 2; Production Aide 3 Randy Palmer Kimberly D. Paolella OEA 4; Science Fair 1; Softball Team 1.2; Volleyball Team 1.2,3.4; State Science Fair; Honor Roll 182 SENIORS Terri Paris Concert Band 1; Jazz Band 3.4; Marching Band 2.3,4; Symphonic Band 2,3.4; The Express 2.3; Sophomore Fire 2 Gloria Ann Patterson Glenn Pazanin Brian Phillips Concert Band 1,2; Science Fair 1 Robert Pigman Cross Country Track 2; Golf Team 2,4; Wrestling Team 3.4 James Pittman Gymnastics Team 4 Kimberly A. Pomplin Donald Poole VICA 3 Tony Powers Keith President Basketball Team 1.2; Golf Team 1,2,3 Michael Price Football Team 1,2,4; Science Fair 1; Togetha Club 2; Track Team 1,2,3,4; Office Aide 3; Cafeteria Helper 3 Mike Pyrtle Sandra Ann Rach Choir 1,2; DECA 4; National Honor Society 4; Science Fair 1; Spanish Club 1 Joanne Reeves Marty Reyna SENIORS 183 Michael A. Paolella Baseball Team 1.2,3,4; Basketball 1.2,3,4; Science Fair 1 Connie Paplomatas Library Aide 1,2,3; Outdoor Adventure Club 1,2,3 Tammy Ann Paris The Express (Editor-in-chief) 4; Choir 1; Treble Choir 2; Concert Choir 3; Literary Magazine 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Quill and Scroll 3.4; Spanish French Club 1,2; Speech Team 2,3 Kimberly Anne Richard Cheerleader (varsity) 3; Gymnastics Team 1 Imelda Nelda Rivera Brian Keith Roberts A-V aide 1; The Express 2; Literary Magazine 2.4; Production Center Aide 3; Key Club 3,4; Gifted Writing Workshop 2,4 Aundre Robinson A-V Aide 1.2,3,4; Basketball Team 1,2,4; Y.E.T.P. 3,4 Caroline Robinson Afro Club 3; C.W.T. 3.4 Tyrone Robinson John Rodriguez Bowling Club 2,3,4; OEA 3,2,4; Science Fair 1; Swimming Team 1,2,3,4; Life Guard 2.3.4 Jarrett Roe Musical: Godspell3; Science Fair 1; Swimminn i am i .2.3; Tech Theatre Crew 3,4 Hattie Rogers Track Team 1,2,3.4 Glenn Romania Sherri Ross Denise Roszak 184 SENIORS Rosella Gene Rowe Choir 1; Literary Magazine 3; Outdoor Adventure 1,2; Spanish French Club 2; Swimming Team 2,3 Pennie Russell Denise Salazar OEA 4 Lolita Sanders Literary Magazine 3,4; Spanish French Club 3; Counselors Aide 3.4 James Schell James D. Scholl Choir 1,2.3; Choir: Concert 3; Choir, Swing 1.2; DECA 3; Drama 3; Gymnastics‘1; Musical. Godspell 3; Speech and Drama Club 3,4; Speech Team 3.4; Tech. Theatre Crew 1; Tennis Team 3,4; Track Team 1,2 Jodi A. Schroeder DECA State Ambassador 3; Swimming Team 1,2; VICA 4; Volleyball Team 1.2 Donald Schultz Counselor's Aide 2 Sandra Schultz Kevin Schurwanz Football Team 2 Ronald Schutz Arne Scott Band: Concert 1.2 Linda Serama Softball Team 2; Swimming Team 1.2 Jim Seyssons Football Team 4; Tennis Team 4 Dave Shaffer Band: Concert 1,2,3; Baseball Team 1.2 Anthony F. Simes A-V Aide 3; Band. Concert 1.2; Y.E.T.P. 3.4; Wrestling Team 1.2.3.4 Lori J. Simmons Baseball Team Manager 1; Bowling Club 1.2; Outdoor Adventure Club 1; Swimming Team 1 Carl Dwayne Simpson HERO 3.4 SENIORS 185 Peggy Slack Yolanda Yvette Small Choir, Girls (Freshmen) 1; OEA 3.4; True Harmony Gospel Choir 2.3 Denise Smith OEA 3 Karen B. Smith Volleyball Team 1 Kathy Renee Smith A-V Aide 1,3; Afro Club 1; Basketball Team 1,2.3; Choir: 1; Library Aide 1; Y.E.T.P. 1; Homecoming Court 1; Prom Court Louis Smith Football Team 1; Golf Team 1,2.3 Terry L. Smith Bowling Club 3,4 Laurie A. Souza Swimming Team 1,2; VICA 3.4; Wrestlerettes 1,2,3,4; Counselor's Aide 1,2 Larry Souza Dennis Sowka A-V Aide 4; Bowling Club 1,2,3,4; Outdoor Adventure Club 1.2,3.4; Tech. Theatre Crew 3; VICA 3.4; WBMW Broadcasting Joe Spaghola Laura Sparks A-V Aide 3; Choir 1,2; Drama 2; I.T.S. Drama Honor Society 2,3.4; Musical. Dolly 2; Musical. Godspell3; Outdoor Adventure Club 1,2,3.4; Speech and Drama Club 1,2,3.4; Student Council 1,2; Student Government Class Officer (Jr. Class Treasurer) 3 Laura Ann Spencer Maureen Spencer Outdoor Adventure Club 2.3; Track Team 1 Edward K. Spila Concert Band 1; Basketball Team 1,2; Football Team 1.2.3.4; Track Team 2,3,4 Joseph Stauszewski Dawn Starr Production Aide 3; Athletics Aide 4 Janet Lynn Steele Outdoor Adventure Club 2 186 SENIORS David Stengel Karen Stenson Concert Band 1; Choir 1 Seija Jacqueline St. Jacques Yearbook 2.3; Nurse's Aide 1; English Resource Aide 3 Quintus J. Stone-Hunt A-V Aide 3; Baseball Team 1; Basketball Team 1; Football Team 1.2.4 Mark Stroube Cyndee Sullivan 1ST place Trition College (Graphic Arts) letterpress 3 Catherine Sylvester Stan Szykowny A-V aide 1.3 Anne Szymanski Bowling Club 3.4 Susan Teller Concert Band 1; Marching Band 3; Symphonic Band 2.3. Science Fair 1; Outstanding Musician s Award 1.2 Dave Terpstra D.O. 4 Nadia Thompson The Shy and The Innocent . SENIORS 187 Tracy Eileen Thornburgh The Express (Assistant News Editor) 4; Togetha Club 4; Key Club 3.4 Roline Thornton Tracy Thurmond Cheerleader 2.4; Choir 1,2,4; Gymnastics Team (manager) 2.3; Musical. Dolly 1; National Honor Society 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 2; VICA 3 Jerry Tincher Arnie Tobicoe Cross Country Track 1; Golf Team 1 Kenneth Orrin Tolbert Basketball Team 1.2.3.4; Football Team 10.2.3.4; Track Team 1.2,4; P.E. Aide 2 Alicia Renfc Tolliver The Express 2; Track Team 1.2,3,4 Rick Traskell Golf Team 1; WBMW Broadcasting 2 Angelita Trevino Yearbook 3; English Resource Aide 3 Stacie Maria Trice Afro Club 2; Black Theatre Dance Troupe 2; Choir 2; Pom Pons 1.2; Science Fair 1 LeeAnn Marie Trkulja Basketball Team 1.2; Science Fair 1; Attendance Aide 4 Scretty Trull Johanna Tucher Davie Tullison Track Team 1.2,3 William E. Turner PE Leadership Class 1982 4 Donna Vallone Bowling Club 2; Cheerleader 3; DECA 4; Prom Court 3 Dale Van Deursen Mary Van Dyken 188 SENIORS Kim Richards - Homecoming Queen. Mary Vaughn Stephanie J. Vaughn Afro Club 1,2,3.4; Pom Pons 3.4 William Vett Concert Band 1; Symphonic Band 2.3.4; Literary Magazine 3.4; Science Fair 1.2 Richard V. Velez Jr. Football Team 1,2,3.4; Tennis Team 2; Track Team 1.2,3,4. Wrestling Team 1.2,3,4; Lettermans Club. President 3.4 Robin M. Venn Baseball Team 1; Basketball Team 1; Science Fair 1; History Fair 3 Sue Waclawek Daryl Wade Afro Club 1,2.3.4; Black Theatre Dance Troupe 3; Football Team 4; HERO 4; Library Aide 1,2 Edward P. Walker Kim H. Walker Cheerleader 2,3,4; Choir 1,2; Concert 3; Track Team 3; True Harmony Gospel Choir 2.3 Patricia Walker Afro Club 3; VICA 1,2,3; Y.E.T.P. 3 Daphne Monique Wash Symphonic Band 3.4; Basketball Team 1; Togetha Club 2 Albertha Washington Choir 1; Concert Choir 1 SENIORS 189 Jessica Lenore Washington A-V Aide 3; DECA 4; Library Aide 1,2 Glenda Watson Joyce Watson Choir 1,2; Choir: Concert 3; Choir Chamber 3; Choir: Swing 3; Drama 1; I.T.S. Drama Honor Society 3; Musical: Dolly 1; Musical: Godspell 3; Science Fair 1; Speech and Drama Club 1,2; Tech Theatre Crew 1,2 Heidi Watts Choir 1; Softball Team 2 Kathie Watts Bowling Club 1.2.3.4 Judy Wayne Outdoor Adventure Club 2; WBMW Broadcasting 2 Craig Weiser Baseball Team 4; Bowling Club 3.4; Football 4 Christopher Richard Weller Doreen LaQuilla Wells A-V Aide 1,3; Afro Club 1,2,3,4; Black Theatre Dance Troupe 1.2,3,4; The Express Asst. Adver. Editor 2,3,4; Cheerleader: Soph. Captain 2.3.4; Choir 1; Science Fair 1; “Sophomore Fire” 2; Spanish French Club 2; Homecoming Court 2 Harold Werner Wendy Marie West Band: Concert 2; Outdoor Adventure Club 2; Science Fair 1; Softball Team: Manager 2; Student Council 2; History Fair 3 James Edward Whittinghill 190 SENIORS Rodney cleans up Ed, Just like momma used to!” Dany Alan Wieringa Choir: Chorale 1,2; Choir: Chamber 2.3.4; Choir: Swing 3.4; Musical: Godspell 3; Tech Theatre Crew 2.3.4; IHSA Solo Ensemble 3.4; Writing Poetry Workshop 2 Mia Antoinette Wiley Afro Club 1,2,3; Choir 1,2; Choir Concert 3; Track Team 3; Volleyball Team: Manager 3; Wrestling Team: Wrestlette 3; Gospel Choir 2,3 Jerry Williams Dave Wilson Band; Concert 1,2 Peggy Sue Wilson National Honor Society 3,4; Science Fair 1; Tennis Team 2,3; Attendance Aide 3 Valeria Brown Wolfe Concert Band 1.2 Derold H. Wright Basketball Team 1; Football Team 1; Gymnastics Team 1,2; Track Team 3.4; Deans Aide 3 Lisa Ann Wright Outdoor Adventure Club 1,2,3; Spanish Club Fresh. Secretary 1,2; Post-Prom Committee 3.4 Julie A. Wustholz Clifford Yates Eugene C. Ylo, IV Cross Country Track 2; National Honor Society 3.4; Science Fair 1; Tennis Team 1,2,3; Track Team 1; Wrestling Team 1,2; Key Club 3 Chris Yoways Wrestling Team 3.4 Tim Znavor Michelle Zunica Library Aide 1 Vickie Govensky SENIORS 191 Traci Wills Deans Aide 1; Bowling Club 3; Tennis Team Varsity 1.2,3,4 Monica Williams A-V Aide 3; Band: Concert 1; Band: Marching Sr. Drum Major 2,3,4; Band Symphonic 2,3,4; Musical: Dolly 1; Science Fair 1; Spanish French Club Sec. 1,2; Stu. Gov't; Class Officer Sec. Nicole Yvette Williams Afro Club 1.2; Black Theatre Dance Troupe 1; Cheerleader 2,3; Gymnastics Team 1,2,3; HERO 4; Spanish French Club Club 3; Track Team 2,3,4 The Class of '84 was very predominant during the 1982-83 school year. They managed to win plenty of the school’s contests - including a very large trophy for the Homecoming Pep Assembly spirit contest. They won regardless of the Senior's using cue cards to get a little more noise out of the Class of 83. The 1984 graduating class, as many people knew, was going to graduate the same year that George Orwell’s book 1984 referred to. Luckily, the world situation was nothing like he thought it would be — there was a lot of talent and ideas to be presented to the world by the students of the Class of ’84. Look out! There’s lots in store with 84! (Right) Ms. Manning. Sponsor; Patti Moore. President; April Llorca. Vice-President; Lisa Gann. Secretary; Kerrie O'Toole. Treasurer; Adela Gonzalez. Public Relations; Ms. Simcoe. Sponsor 192 JUNIORS (Above left) Sean Kelley displayed his “Double Vision on Punk Rock in the Park Day. (Above) This girl tried to explain to G.T. Coleman that the flour had to be measured before being added to the cake mix. (Left) Laura Sedlacek, Trina Barber. Kathy Brooks and Shelley Dennis had it all Together in downtown Chicago. 193 JUNIORS Darryl Adams Jeff Adams Mike Akai Anthony Aldana Marcus Alexander Richard Anderson Sharon Arbuthnot Brian Arteaga Anthony Bailey Faye Ball Clarence Bankhead Trina Barber Dave Bartlett Kim Barry Patty Batres Natalie Beard Gary Bell Len Bentley Virginia Berta Pat Betancourt Cathie Betts Rick Betz Debbie Biasella Dale Biella Vicky Bivona Bill Blackstone Chris Blair Robert Bloom Janet Bohn Terri Boring Robert Bounds Luke Boyd Dennette Bradford Karon Bradford Mike Bradshaw Mike Brady 194 JUNIORS Wayne Brady Anthony Bravo Bill Bray Julie Brennan Rhonda Brewster Steven Bridges Rodney Briggs Michelle Broadhead Darryl Brown Douglas Brown Mathew Brown Sandy Burke Perry Byers Dave Caffarine John Carroll William Carter Dina Cassidy Virginia Chaney Anthony Cheeks Steven Clay Jessica Cleek Albert Clow Alex Cobbin Keith Cole G.T. Coleman Rosanne Collester Bernadette Concannon Ed Contrereas Eric Cook Joe Cook Gary Cooper Jeff Cripe Nicky Crosby Frank Cuttle Andy Caird Paula Carra 195 JUNIORS Debora Czajka Judy Dahlstrom Kevin Damm Thersa Danielson Carl Daun Michelle Davis Dorothy Dawkins Donna DeLaRosa Tami Demith William Demsey Donald Denby Shelley Dennis Melissa Derkacz Angel DeSandre Blake Desiderio Frank Diaz Martha Diaz Julie DiGiulio Todd Dilbeck Robert Dobyne Danna Docherty Cindy Dokupil Tricia Dokupil Dave Dolci Nick Dobrzenicki Condon Downs Joe Draves Lyle Dunahoo Rich Dunne Steve Durish Mike Edwards Debbie Ehinger Pam Elam 196 JUNIORS Tom Ellett Roxanne Elliot Sarida Emola Leslie Engstrand Ade Erinkitola Felicia Evans Robin Evans Floyd Farkas Jon Farkas John Farrar LaDonna Felts Michelle Ferraro Chris Finnin Jerell Fisher Mike Fitzsimmons Ron Flatt Raina Flemmons JoAnn Flores Mike Fortener Yulanda Franklin Denise Galloway Lisa Gann Inez Garza Vicky Garza Mary Garcia Laura Gawel Lori Gianni Scott Gibertini Craig Glasper Gerald Gniedziejko Carey Goldberg Lori O'Donnell grabs her purse to finish putting on her punk make-up. JUNIORS 197 Adela Gonzalez Augie Gonzalez Joletha Gordon Jeanette Govensky Mary Grant Kimberly Green Timothy Hamilton Donnail Hannah Eric Hanson Anthony Goodman Cheryl Goodale Tammy Green Christopher Greep Aleta Griffin Juan Griffin Mark Griffith Debbie Gruszkowski Allison Gurley Sandra Guyton Arrelda Hall Sabrina Harper Darnell Harris Kimberly Harris Some Juniors showed that they stick together even 198 JUNIORS N Rene Hasier Robin Haskins Sammie Hayslett Sharon Hazel Tracy Heldt Debra Hennessy Doris Hennington RoAnn Hensley Edward Herman Charles Hernandez Wendy Hmchman Katie Hodge Kelly Holcomb Tammy Hooper Samantha Hopper Jerome Horton Joseph Horton Gwendolyn Hoskins Jerome Hoskins Bryan Host Ricky Howell Gary Hummel Susan Hunt JUNIORS 199 Michael Hutchieson Mary Hutchieson Anthony Hurley Deena Insalata Addie Jackson Kevin Jagiel Corey Jahnke Brad James Bonnie Jansma Chris Jarrells Robert Jasinski Don Jennings Kathy Jennings Kwayne Jennings Patrick John Dennis Johnson Janet Johnson Jennifer Johnson Lisa Johnson Stacy Johnson Edward Johnson Ron Jones Frank Judd Dave Julian Vicky Kaericher Cindy Kay Brian Keene Sean Kelley Tammy Ketcham Mike Kettel Luara Gawel showed us her stuff on bum day. Kathy Brooks and Eric Sherman showed their school spirit by wearing their best. 200 JUNIORS Ciesta Keys James Kloss LeAnn Knaak Paula Knaak John Konley Beth Kosteroski Ron Kotecki Craig Kozora Debbie Kuhn Anthony Cheeks reveals the hobo side of himself. John Kulacz Denise Kuchta Adrian Lacey Donna Lacy Jeff Lancaster Dave LeBlanc Tammy Lendabarker Scott Lennertz Karen Little April Llorca Herman Lloyd John Lockett Laura Lopez Lisa Lucas Karen Lucko Ed Luth Joe Mancusi Darren Manning Patsy Martin Joe Martinez John Mascaro Blake Desiderio showed off his muscles JUNIORS 201 Melvin Mason Jr. Gail Mayton Gerald McAllister Rhonda McCallon Dwayne McCay Patricia McCormick Phillip McCoy Larry McGhee Mitchell McGregor Pete Bruning caught up on his sleep. Angelina Mead Robert Mead Jr. Juliet Medrano Pedro Mendoza Matthew Merkner Barbara Messex Kimberly Michalek Michael Mihajlica Jeffery Miller Kenneth Miller Dean Millsap Caroline Mitchell Tracy Mixon James Montgomery Joan Montgomery Scott Montgomery Darnell Moore Patricia Moore 202 JUNIORS Tammy Morphis Bob Morris Michelle Broadhead tried to figure out how to use the mustard bottle. Nenaia Morrow Robert Murray Julie Mustard Alfonso Najera Joyce Neal Karen Neese Ignacio Negrete Andrfc Nelson Charles Nelson Curtis Nelson Scott Nelson David Nicholas Lee Nicholas Raymond Norcutt Diane Norman Nancy Ann Novak Terri Nowakowski Paul Nunez Kenneth Nutting Paul Oden Lori O'Donnell Marc Olena Phillip Oliver Ronald Ostrowski Robert Oswald JUNIORS 203 Kerri O’Toole Karen Pack Patricia Paden Karen Pankey Reginald Parish Rodney Parker Lori Parkison Milton Patterson Kimberly Paulsen George Peach Beverly Peacock Andrea Peavler Jonathan Pederson Thomas Peebles Lilian Perez Victor Perez Kenneth Peterson Steven Peterson Joe Pezzuto Sonya Pfeiffer Angela Phillips Donny Pierson Raymond Pitts Kim Piwowarczyk Thomas Porzel Roger Post Daryl Pratt Cheryl Predenkiewicz Paul Preuss Elizabeth Procunier 204 JUNIORS This student showed extreme effort in his tennis game Brian Dwyer was in deep concentration, but did it help? Rolando Sanchez Gabriel Saxinger William Scales Diane Schlamadinger Jeff Schmeckpeper Brian Scholl Laura Sedlacek Lisa Segura Eric Sherman Joe Sherman Kim Sherman Ben Shirley Jerry Shipp Connie Signorelli Anne Silva Christopher Simes Ronald Simunjak Keysha Singleton Jeffrey Skimel Karla Slinkard Josetta Small Clara Smith Elizy Smith Michael Smith Steve Sneade Paula Snider Charles Sons Sylvia Soepjstal Lisa Sprewer Rodger Stasko Lashawn Steele Eric Stein Robyn Steurbaut Michelle Stokes Tracy Stolte Donna Stryjewski Becky Sullivan Vikki Summers Robert Sutkowski Gloria Swanigan Vivian Swearegene Tammy Swets John Szykowny David Taylor Neriada Tellado Henry Teverbaugh Jesse Teverbaugh Nancy Theodore 206 JUNIORS Gary Thompson Richard Thompson Lisa Townsend Debbie Traskell Antionette Trella Kathy Underwood Donald Valum Leonard Vance Suzette Vasquez David Venturella Ed Vincent Wyscherelle Wallace Ann Wathen Joel Watson Cheryl Wayne Daron Webster Sharon Weems Ronald Weigand Carl Welch Kenneth Welch Doreen Wells Harry West Billy White Shawn White Gary Wilbourn Chester Wilborn David Williams Elizabeth Williams Jerry Williams Twanna Williams Valeria Wilson Victor Wilson Scott Winefka Georgette Wiseman Bob Wiszowaty Elmer Wolford Lisa Wommack Jerome Woodard Gayla Wyatt Christine Yates Deon Yarbrough Michael Young Joseph Zelek JUNIORS 207 The Sophomores were victorious over the Seniors in the Powder Puff football game but lost the Blazer Olympics. However, they didn't let that interfere with their studying, they had eight people tied for first place in the top ten, all having a 4.0 grade point average. (Right) Ms. Walker-Williams. Sponsor; Christine Garcia, President; Shelley Hawes. Vice-President; Jennie Cook. Secretary; Heidi Hiel, Treasurer; Gina Folta, Public Relations 208 SOPHOMORES (Above Left) Mrs. Cotton and a student laughed about some silly little mistakes they'd made on their first two batches. (Above) Dave Griffin practiced Trail's Fight Song for an upcoming game. (Left) Myra Presley and Chris Stengel improved their vocal talents. SOPHOMORES 209 SOPHOMORES Scott Adams Larry Aguirre Diane Ahrens Alvis Alexander Phyllis Allen Ron Anderson Bill Appleberry Alma Arriaza Matt Arteaga Barry Ash Judy Bady Karen Bailey Mike Bajorek Kathy Baker Tom Baker Joe Balogh Sherry Bambulas Robert Banks Lawanna Barnes Wanda Barr Rochelle Barrett Joe Battista Ida Beach Mike Beck Bill Belcher Gary Bell Charlie Bell Daphne Bell Frederick Bell William Bell Don Bender Karen Benson Len Bentley Don Berger Andy Betancourt Julie Beuster John Biella Linda Billo Paula Blakemore Clyde Blankenship 210 SOPHOMORES Krista Bloom Brenda Bobzin Cheryl Bogaczyk Steve Bonifield Artie Booth Ken Bradford Rodney Bradford Damoan Brady Vincent Brady Amy Braschler Randy Brewster Jill Briggs Elizabeth Brooks Darold Brown Darren Brown Harold Brown Rodney Brown Cathy Bruce Bernard Bryant Randy Brys Carmela Buggemi Wayne Butovic Alex Bustos Todd Butkus Elizabeth Canali Jena Carew Joe Carra Theresa Carrillo Blayne Carroll Theresa Carroll Brenda Carter Maria Castillo Sonya Cauley Mike Cavanaugh Suvanno Chansin Joe Chapleau Joe Chavez Alvin Cheeks Ken Chmielewski Laurie Chocholek SOPHOMORES 211 George Chruszch Gayle Cisek Jerome Clark Ken Clark Tim Clark Maxine Clerk April Cole Percie Cole Reginald Cole Sean Colligan Pamela Conwell Jennifer Cook Mike Cook Angie Cooper Pamela Cooper Frank Corneiller Lisa Cornwell Dan Coy Ron Crofford Debbie Crumbaugh Jasee Cullum Maurice Cunigan Colleen Cunningham Carol Dahlstrom Latonya Daily Annette Danielson Dawn Danilaitis John Danylko Brian Davis Carol Davis Demetrice Davis Esther Davis Jennifer Davis Kayko Davis Russell Dawkins Casswell Dawson Charmaine Day Tammy Deaton Jerry Depasquale 212 SOPHOMORES Cynthia Rasar tried to be as perfect as she could ... It didn't work! Robert Deprosperis Michelle Dettlaff Wilma Devitt Steven Dianni Fabian Diaz Helena Diaz Nora Diaz Louie Dietz Bruce Dillard Fredora Dismukes Jataun Dismukes Ed Doran Ken Dorsey Kim Downey Pat Doyle Doris Drake Sandy Drake Brian Dubridge Pam Dust John Dworak Linda Dykas Robert Eckard Jonathan Edgren Rick Eger Holley Eldred Melissa Emmett Mark Emroll Regina Evans Kyle Ewert Joyce Farkas Tony Fazzini Carla Fenimore Lesley Field Pam Fields Pat Finnin Jim Flamini Jacqueline Fleming Tonette Fleming Jill Flores SOPHOMORES 213 214 SOPHOMORES Gina Folta Jackie Foos Stephanie Fosco Aaron Franklin Alan Franklin Gidget Frazier Kathy Freeman Kimberly Frey John Fuentes Ray Gage Bill Gall Sam Gamble Christine Garcia Joe Garcia Tina Garcia Brenda Garner Sammy Garrott Maria Gauna Rob Gawlik David Gayton Aldo Gazzillo Gina Gazzillo Lisa Gazzillo Ralph Gazzillo Debra Gibson Mary Gindl Laurie Gipson Anna Glover Betty Glover Lisa Goins Robin Goldberg Rick Goluszka Janet Goocher Terry Grant Kerri Grantz Terri Grantz Lawrence Green Mike Greep Michelle Griebe Dave Griffin Lori Pickens demonstrated her school spirit by decorating Student Council hall with a poem about the “Blazers. Being together and having a good time was what school was all about. Did you hear about “Look! It's the little purple woman from Mars. (Deanna Mugfor) Denise Grunst Tom Grzeskowiah Daryl Gunter Tracy Gura Kris Gussman Tom Gyger Dawn Haila Alice Haines Wil Hair Tim Hall Tammy Hammond Connail Hannah Jaymi Hannah Marche Hardie Pam Hargrove Sandy Harms Jim Harned Gene Harris Kim Hart Pat Hugh Shelley Hawes Dagny Heidekrueger Heidi Heil Tracy Heldt Dave Helsel Simona Hernandez Sandy Hinkle David Hodson Scott Hoevker Susan Hoffman Becky Hofkamp Charles Holder Amanda Holmes Jeanette Hooks Cindy Horton Jim Hudson Kim Hudson Merlee Hudson Harriet Hulbert Ron Hurley SOPHOMORES 215 David Ingram Kimberly Insalata Debbie Ivey Gail Jackson Julianne Jackson Phoebe Jackson Savee Jackson Tracy Jackson Veronica Jackson Jennell Jansma Mary Jasinski Karla Jefferson Cindy Jenkins Andrea Jennings Bill Jennings Dino Jimenez Janie Johnson Linda Johnson Michelle Johnson Rodney Johnson Russell Johnson Stephanie Johnson Stephen Johnson Warden Johnson Cindy Johnston Gwenda Joiner Crystal Jones Ernie Jones Richard Jones Kalanj Borka Linda Kappes Sue Kelly Bonnie Ketchem Todd Kettell James Keyes Christina Kiefer Mark Kilbourn Renay Kilgore Rheda King 216 SOPHOMORES Tammy Kirn Jerry Klatt Micki Kloss Earl Klyczek Tina Kolarik Edward Konagel Kimberly Kopca Kimberly Kovacs Jesse Kozinski Sandy Krause Kelly Kreis Lisa Krenkel Jerrell Kutz Valarie Kutz Dawn Kyle Marcus Lacy Brenda Lambert Kimberly Lange Kim Larvick Terrance Lavelle Lawrence Leach Jeffery Lee Lynette Leeper Dino Lenburg Jennifer Lewis Theresa Lien Lisa Lileikis Christopher Lindmark Betty Littleton Michael Llorca Harriett Lloyd Donny Lott Shari Lott Ann Marie Lucas Christine Lunsford Sandra Mace Mark Magruder Michelle Mahlum Eva Mancilla SOPHOMORES 217 Laura Mariscal Michael Marszalek Amelia Martinez Michelle Mason Dale Matthews Vince McBee Wendy McCabe Kimberly McCarter Curtis McCloud Shawn McCormick Sheila McFarland Sandra McGhee Ed McGrady Jim McGrady Kim McGrew Carolyne McLauren Cordellus McMurtry Joanna McQuitter Fashawn Meeks Jill Messmaker Marie Miller Michelle Miller Larry Misiak Cynthia Mitchell Robyn Mixon Tracy Mixon Joe Moek Rose Molex Barbara Montgomery Dante Monty Harry Mooney Catherine Moore Eric Moore Vernon Morrow Deanna Mugfor Sharia Murray Dave Nardi Denise Naue Lolisa Nelson 218 SOPHOMORES I wonder if the pied piper started out this way?” “One step closer and I II attack you with my secret weapon.” Pam Newberry Wanda Nichols Cherise Nix Mark Noffke Jean Nolan Ricky Norcutt Marvin Norman Carol Nossem Elizabeth Novoryta Jose Nunez Robert Nunley Theresa Nunnery Jackie Oakes Rich Obrochta Tim Odom Dawn O'Donnell Lisa Ogibovic Marc Opyt Steve Opyt Dale Osborn Jennifer Owten Eric Packwood Carol Pacula Gina Panczuk Tony Panozzo Julie Paolella Jim Pappas Jim Patmore Brenda Patterson Irene Pavlick William Payne Mike Pazanin Jim Peach Patty Pelaez Laura Peralta Guadalupe Perez Kathleen Perez John Perillo Bruce Perkins SOPHOMORES 219 Richard Persiani Edward Petersen Jill Peterson James Petner Dawn Pettit Shannon Phillips Lori Pickens Dan Pieler Janon Pierson Mattew Pikos Cary Placek Angela Plamondon Yolanda Polk George Pollard Julie Pomery Cheryl Poppo Renee Powell Myra Presley Leigh Ptak Gerald Pyke Amar Rajpurkar Joe Ramirez Cynthia Rasar Steve Rauhut Barb Rauner Otis Reed Richard Reichert John Rether Pierre Rhynes Gina Rife Tina Riola Redale Robinson Jackie Roche Joann Rodriguez Maria Rodriguez Kathryn Rose Jesse Rosen Carl Rossi Mike Rubio Michelle Ruff 220 SOPHOMORES Give it to Cary, he drinks anything. Karrie Russell Kelly Salzman Bertha Sanchez Ray Sandifer Luis Santiago Veronica Sayles Andre Scales Michael Scharland Barbara Schimke Jeffery Schmeckpeper Steven Schmidt Tamara Schreiber Linda Schuitema Constance Schultz Danyelle Scott Monika Selent Lynn Selvey Nella Semintendi Dennis Shaffer Kenneth Shaw Carolyn Shea Yolanda Shelor Eddie Shelton Teresa Sheridan Terrance Shields Sandra Shunk Carla Simpson Darren Sloniger Ken Sneade Michael Snodgrass Betty Soderbloom Heidi Sons Karie Spangler Mark Springer Betti Srog Ron Stearns Michael Stefano Kristine Stengel Matthew Stephens Lori Stoffegen SOPHOMORES 221 Kelly Stokes Marisa Stone Terri Stone Brian Storey Dawn Storey Vernon Strapp Timothy Streiler Clint Sullins Tracy Summers Tina Swets Aaron Sykes Michael Symoniak Tina Symoniak Lisa Szabo Jacqueline Szymanski Barbara Tabler Blazen Tandaric Michael Taylor Rufus Taylor Michael Tedeschi Tabatha Teverbaugh Dwayne Thompson Eddy Thompson Michelle Thompson Kelly Thorek Anthony Tincher Tamela Tipton Robert Townsend Lorenzo Trejo Barb Trumfio Sarah Tucker Daniel Turner Theodour Turner Ann Turnlund Mary Utley Dave Van Dyke Rosemarie Van Kampen Larrilynn Vano Robert Vasquez 222 SOPHOMORES Sara Tucker looked so enthusiastic about singing in choir. Andy Betancourt and Maria Rodriguez looked like they were ready for a night on the town. John Vaughn Timothy Veldkamp Christine Veschak Ricardo Villarreal Crystal Visi Dorothy Wade David Wagner Doris Walker Carey Wash Jeff Watson Donnell Wayne Leonard Webster Chris Wehrle Daniel Weigand Stephen Weigand Vicky Weisfus Matthew Weldon Hope White Steven White Phillip Whitehead Amy Whittle Tony Wilborn Laura Wilkening Cathleen Williams James Williams Pamela Williams Sinceray Williams Sandra Williamson Joyce Willig Brian Wilson Paula Wilson Larry Wisnewski Michael Wommack Sheila Woods Sandra Wortham Deon Yarbrough Edward Yniguez Scott Zimmer Brenda Znavor SOPHOMORES 223 224 FRESHMEN The Class of ’86 entered Bloom Trail along with a few other new things. Among these things were the raising of the required credits to graduate and the new paint job throughout the school. As usual, the Freshmen class was harassed by the upper- classmen just because they were freshmen. Right) Andrea Richard. President; Michelle Jordan. Vice-President; Sue Norris. Execu- tive Board; Phil Cristelle, Executive Board; Wenone Braun, Executive Board; Victor Elizalde. Public Relations; Mrs. Scott. Sponsor; (Kneeling) Judy Brown, Secretary; Kelly Rodey, Treasurer; (Not Pictured) Gregory Lunsford. Executive Board. (Above Left) Victor Elizalde and his lab partner. John Zuriski. tried not to break a “third microscope. (Above) Harry Cowan attempted to create something in his graphic arts class. (Left) Heather Zeller wrote notes to her friends during her English class. FRESHMEN Roberta Abatzis Antone Adams Lisa Adams Nancy Addyman Alvin Agnew Alberto Alcantar Kim Alexovich Joe Allegro Rodney Allen Sylvia Alvarado Della Amsden Carla Anderson Chris Anderson Cindy Anderson David Anderson Darren Anderson Norman Andrews Scott Ansburg Carolyn Armstrong Rudolfo Arriaza Adam Badie Terri Bafundo Eddie Baker Tim Bales Crystine Ball Daniel Barich James Barker Stacey Barnack Steven Batson Sam Batts David Beach Tony Beal Anthony Beaman Byron Beideman Donald Bell Cedric Bell Tammy Bell Justine Bellamy Dianne Bender Anthony Bennett Damen Bennett Steve Benninger Ray Besst 226 FRESHMEN Frank Betancourt Carren Betts Fred Biederstadt Rosean Billingheimer Darren Bivona Chris Black Doris Blackmon Joseph Blackstone James Blount Laura Bobzin Joseph Bohn Lisa Borkstrom Richard Bovara Kevin Boyd Jennifer Bradley Richard Brand Winona Braun Tracy Brent Radiant Bridges Mark Broadhead Wayne Brooks Carrie Brown Janice Brown Joy Brown Judy Brown Tom Brown Holly Buckingham Horace Buckingham Virginia Buckingham Pam Buentello Charis Burke Carol Ann Butler Lynette Bryles Julie Cameo Renee Caminker Vince Cantu Michelle Caproni Lana Caraway Christie Carrol Steve Carter Kathy Carter Sara Cassidy Albert Castillo FRESHMEN 227 Michael Celmer Denise Cerkoski Michelle Chaffee Allison Chalifoux Timothy Charnote Kenneth Chavers David Chick John Christensen Joseph Ciapponi Debra Cisek Doris Cizunas Wendy Clark Latanya Clay Michael Clerk Kenneth Clinton Wayne Clow John Cole Catherine Collester Michelle Collins Ana Colon Rhonda Conatser Timothy Concannon Gary Conner Kim Conner Angela Contreras Ray Cook Dan Cooper Dana Cooper Robert Cooper Shannon Cosey Harry Cowan Terrance Craig Yolanda Craig Michael Crepps Felix Cristello James Crosby Lisa Crueller Stephanie Cuthbert Jeff Cuttle Ed Lapato was busy trying to tap into the school's intercom system. Freshmen classes can really be fun, as proven by this freshmen 228 FRESHMEN Lynn Dahlman Bill Dalla Costa Keith Damn Mr. Mecozzi and Ed Ruminski started their own Olympics as Ed gets even with Mr. Mecozzi. LC «5 of This is the new defensive tackle for the Blazers Dara Ouenkeo Mario David Jeff Dennis James Depasquale Jonal Desandre Jill Desiderio Leonard Dettloff Daniel DeYoung Esperanza Diaz Gina Dileo Anthony Dixon Nonaral Dobyne Laura DoKupil Solomon Dolomon Tammy Donovan Denise Drake Henry Drake Mike Dudash Jeff Dungan David Eder Victor Elizalde Jon Elliot Dolapa Erinkitola Thomas Erler Sherri Ewan Heather Ewens Deanne Falk Monty Fason Lisa Ferraro Michelle Ferry Doug Fezler Mike Fields Kathleen Fink James Fisher Karen Fisher Leonard Flahive FRESHMEN 229 Marty Flemming Cheryl Flesher Danita Ford Rick Foster Thomas Fox Barbara Franklin Coretta Franklin Maria Frattura Tina Frey Theresa Fulwood David Gacke Roger Galvan John Garcia John Garcia John Garcia Louis Garcia Barbara Garrison Linda Gawel Richard Germain Charles Gibbs Chris Glaze Lisa Goff Eugene Goings Peter Gomez William Goodale Luther Gordon Belinda Govensky Malcohlm Gougis Camille Grassand David Grasser Beth Graycyk Bonnie Graziani Tracy Green Jack Greene Vicki Green Daryl Greenwood Nancy Griebe Michelle Grimmett Michelle Gruszkowski 230 FRESHMEN Tony Grzeskowiak David Grzesiak Nathaly Gueffier Mike Gurley Nancy Gustafson Carmen Hackney Jerry Haddle Roger Haemker Tracy Hagen Bernard Hager Mark Hamilton Gary Hammond Tina Hammond Guy Hand Terry Hampton Robert Hannig Raymond Hansen Charles Hardig Michelle Hargrove Mitchell Hargrove Paula Harper Barbara Harris Fran Harris Tina Harris Patricia Hart Bob Hayslett Yolanda Haqq Rosemarie Hefner David Heff Chris Heldt Leonard Hendricks Michael Henry Thomas Herr Lisa Hesser Don Hill Jeff Hinchman John Hines Paul Hoff Peter Hoff FRESHMEN 231 Arthie Hollins Michael Host Verlee Hudson Williema Houzah Todd Hutter Joyce Ikard Brenda Ingram Coletha Jackson Edgar Jackson Henry Jackson Nathan Jackson Nicky Jackson Charlotte Jackson Lamont Jamison Tracie Jasinski Dorothy Jefferson Renee Jelderks Chris Jenkins Valerie Jenkins John Jezior Audrey Johnson Brian Johnson Carol Johnson Christopher Johnson Darren Johnson Dean Johnson Delicia Johnson Donell Johnson Lachon Johnson Larry Johnson Marie Johnson Robert Johnson Wilkin Johnson Hubert Jones Michelle Jones Rosaline Jones Michele Jordan Victoria Jump Dave Kale Dianna Kale William Kampenga Bonnie Kearney Michelle Kendra Sarah Ravesloot and Laura Miller tried to create A creature from Bloom Trail.” 232 FRESHMEN DeAnna Kern Ezell Keyes Jeff Kieta Carrie Kindernay Michelle Kirn Mike Kirn Cyndi Klopp Dave Klyczek John Koesema John Kolarik Kathy Korbel Deborah Kramer Carolyn Kuchta Tim Kunz Donald Kvasnicka Sheila Lacy Tabitha Lane Edward LaPato Michael LaPato Carl Larsen Cynthia Lawless Paul Leach Laclyn Leeper Barbara Lemler Larry Levitt Debbie Lewter Rita Liazuk Angelique Lockhart Cindy Lockwood Edward Lopez Robert Lopez David Lucas Daniel Lumsdon Gregory Lunceford Mary Lustro Lori Luther Demetrius Lyles Ted Mach Robert Makely Richard Malec Tracy Maloney Eva Mancusi Carrie Marcinko FRESHMEN 233 Karen Marino Paul Marthaler Sharon Martin Daniel Martinez Manuel Martinez Therersa Martinez Duanna May Mark Mayes Laura Mayton Carol Mazurkiewicz Heather McConathy Michael McGhee Lisa McGrath Ann McGregor Charles McKenzie Tim McMullins Jim McNeal Gary McQuillen Gina Medrano Irene Mendez Robert Merchant Sara Meyer Dawn Mileszuk Laura Miller Darren Mitchell Charles Mitchell James Mitchell Patricia Mitchell Patricia Moenck Michael Molex Rick Monaco Elaine Monstvil Sonia Cook Julie Morales Tammy Moseley Cathy Muehring John Murawski Carol Meyers Michelle Nardi 234 FRESHMEN Thomas Nathan Laura Navratil Mad Parents retaliated against the school food and took matters into their own hands. They were out to destroy the cafeteria. 4 Carmenlita Nelson Thomas Nelson Annette Nettles James Neumann Jon Nicholas Ed Nieft Scott Nielson Susan Norris Don Nowak Kimberly Nowak Paul Nudi Donna O'Barski James O'Marrah Ronald Osborn Ted Padilla Diana Paplomatas John Patterson Robbie Payne Todd Pazanin Anthony Pellerito Michael Pelock Mark Perez Fredrick Perkins Arlene Perry Stacey Perry Walter Perry Weldon Perry Kenneth Peterson Lori Phillips Robert Phillips Mike Phipps Lisa Pickens Elizabeth Pieczynski Mark Pieczynski Myrna Pierson Marcia Piper Larry Pisterzi Lee Placek Nancy Plamondon Raymond Poe Annette Ponziano FRESHMEN 235 Tony Pope Edward Powers Jeff Pozzi Janet Prescott Michelle Predenkiewicz David Quattrocchi Amy Qunell Bruce Rack Tony Pellerito drew a ‘Mona Lisa on his folder. Mindy Rains Vince Ramacci Sarah Ravesloot Jeanette Reeves Ronald Reichert Jonathan Rether Diana Reyna Robinette Rice Andrea Richard Lori Riddle Mandy Risley Todd Ristau Gina Medrano showed off her favorite clothing. Cynthia Rivera Robert Rivera Denise Roach Kelley Robey Carl Robinson Kenneth Robinson Nicole Robinson Steven Robson Steve Roacha Mark Rodgers Raymond Rodriguez Edward Rogus Barbara Rogers Muriel Rose Candace Ruff Anthony Russo Ronald Ruminski Lisa Rypstra Barbara Sakai David Salazar Margarito Sanchez 236 FRESHMEN Teresa Sanchez Catherine Sanders David Sanders George Sandifer Wanda Santiago Guy Sauls Danny Sawyer Patty Saxinger Tania Schreiber Ann Schultz Todd Schutz Kim Scribner Phillip Sera Tracy Sexton Steven Seyssens Thomas Sheridan Stacey Sherman Warnette Sherman Karen Shipp Sharon Shipp Lisa Silva Sharon Simone Margariet Sims Cynthia Sites Rick Skrezyna Jim Slavik Betty Smith King Smith Rhoda Smith Rose Smith Wyndolyn Smith Joyce Smothermon Tom Snodgrass Raymond Soappman Dana Solomon Rosanna Soto Stacy Spila Sandra Stanley Michelle Staten David Stege Leroy Stephenson FRESHMEN 237 Bror Stewart Kevin Stinson Dawanna Stone Denise Stone Anthony Strickland Deborah Sullivan Michael Sullivan Jim Sykes Rick Szromba Rene Tabbitt Michael Tabler Kelley Taylor Sabrina Taylor Tiffany Taylor E.T. Judy Taylor Tina Teneyuca Carl Thiele Yolanda Thomas Patty Thompson Richard Thompson Terri Tilton Melvin Townsend Stephanie Truite Elizabeth Tucker Marvin Tullison Chuck Turner Towan Turner Kathy Underwood Gidget Urban Juanita Urban Pete Vanderkrabben Dawn Vandeursen Brian Vania Steven Vano Maria Varnadore Hans Veit Katherine Velasquez Timothy Venn Joseph Venturella Robin Verville Marcia Villarreal printing on fingers. 238 FRESHMEN Tony Vines Nancy Vogel John Wade Jim Wagner Carson Walker Carter Walker Kevin Walker Spencer Walker Dawn Walter Emanuel Washington Tinika Webster Chistine Wehrle Van Wehrle Mike Weisfus Matthew Wenzel Dino White Richard Whitfield Bryan Wilburn Antio Wiley Cathy Wilkins Willie Wilkins Jacqueline Williams Kimberly Willig Vickey Wilson James Wimmer Tracy Wisniewski Thomas Wojciechowski Lisa Wolford Michelle Wommack Vickie Woods Karen Wright Kelly Wright DeWayne Yarbrough Melody Yates Thomas Yednak DeAnna Yellowlees Stephen York Patrick Young Paul Zelek Heather Zeller Julie Zeszutko Edward Zimmerman Scott Zivkovich John Zurisk FRESHMEN 239 Few students realize the actual cost of having a school yearbook published. For example, the TRAIL BLAZER cost almost $24.00 per book after such items as printing, film processing, name personalizing, protective covers, office supplies and materials had been paid for. Yet, the yearbook was sold for only $15.00, or $9.00 BELOW our actual cost! The yearbook program is a completely self-supporting activity and does not receive any financial support from tax-payer’s money, so how could the school afford to do that? Well, in addition to all the hours spent in putting the yearbook together, the Yearbook Staff also spent many hours working on fundraising activities to make up the difference. One of those fundraisers was advertising sales to community businesses. Thanks to the many BLAZER BOOSTERS” in our school’s community, the income from advertising contributed greatly to our being able to sell the yearbook to the students at a price that most of them could afford. 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CHICAGO HEIGHTS PHONE 755-7100 for Carry Outs and Small Parties This space reserved for the autograph of a special friend. tcuniat fjApi TCI 7SS4SW41 Venice r0taurant 50’ SOUTH HALSTCO STREET CHICAGO HEIGHTS, a t ISO'S «X t: frfk Ovt S WKK GMumcf C t '.tm, Htiiww-. I«l«tlft O'.-- PHONE: (312) 479-1400 G L ROOFING CO. ROOTING SHINGLES 4 REPAIR GUENTHER FRANK (312) 748 09?! 8400 191 ST mokena. IL 6044a 248 ADVERTISEMENTS DANK Section Chicago - South and Suburbs Established 1959 Miss DANK South Marlies Selent Bloom Trail Graduate Class of 1981 BOOSTERS Steger K-Mart Baum's Auto Body and Fender Repair Straw Fields Florist Elmer Son Locksmith, Inc. Ernest and Luann Thurmond Jeff Sopko Insurance Agency Dee W. Swigart, Inc. ADVERTISEMENTS 249 (Clockwise from right): Senior Powder Puff players goofed off on the field.; Stranded at Bloom Trail. Dennis Neuman secretly wished to be in the land of the tropics.; ‘‘Come on up and see me some time.” (Bryon Barney); Bloom Trail’s own Incredible Hulk?? (Ed Brzinski); “All I have to do is add the finishing touches and my monster will be complete!!” (Madman Paul Oden). 250 Alma Mater Hail Hail to the Blue and Gold As we pledge our loyalty. id and i to th We are not a shadow hiding m t and Gold is flaming sending Our Alma Mater p Bloom Trail, our I Hail to the Blue and Gold, we pledge our loyalty. Our Alma Mater proud and true Bloom Trail, our love to ' ' V I (Clockwise from left): A BT tennis nut.; Kathy Jenkins — Little Miss Muffet sat at her typewriter?. See what happens when the teachers are late. They have to clean out all the outlets in the building. (Mr. Sheridan); Trail s three little drummer boys toasted to a fine performance.; Honestly Cory. I haven't the slightest idea of what you're talking about. “THE 252 THE EXPRESS EXPRESS” THE EXPRESS 253 YEARBOOK STAFF YEARBOOK STAFF Advisor ........................ Editor-in-Chief ................ Managing Editor ................ Advertising Editor ........ Asst. Advertising Editor Graphic Arts Editor ....... Photo Editor .............. Video Editor .............. Features Editor ................ Asst. Features Editor ..... Clubs Organizations .......... Sports Editor .................. Men's Sports Editor ....... Women's Sports Editor ..... Academic Section Editor ........ Professional Staff Editor .... Senior Class Co-Editors .... Junior Class Editor ........ Sophomore Class Co-Editor Freshmen Class Co-Editors Professional Photography ....... Studio Representative ...... Publisher ...................... Publisher's Representative . ........ Mr. Don Deakin .......... Juliet Medrano ............ Kayko Davis ........... Dean Millsap ........... Monika Selent ............ Debbie Ivey ............ Jena Carew ............ Bob Gawlik .......... Sharon Weems ......... Michelle Kendra ............ Cindy Rasar Kathy Freeman ........... Rick Goluszka ........... Dante Monty ............ Lisa Szabo ............ Sean Kelley ............. Lisa Goins Tracy Summers Dawn Haila .......... Carol Nossem Gina Rife ............. Jean Nolan Jill Peterson ........... Kim McCarter Monica Selent ........... Gina Medrano Cary Placek ............ Root Studios ....... Mr. Don Millsap Walsworth Publishing Co. ..... Mr. Bob Moorhead Cindy Rasar and Monika Selent decided to join forces to think up some more bad captions for the yearbook. (Front Row) Gtna Medrano. Michelle Kendra, Dawn Haila. Dante Monty, Jill (Back Row) Don Deakin. Sponsor; Rob Gawlik. Carol Nossem. Jena Carew, Peterson. Kim McCarter (Middle Row) Juliet Medrano. Lisa Goins, Gina Rife, Dean Millsap. Lisa Szabo, Cary Placek. Kathy Freeman, Debbie Ivey Kayko Davis, Monika Selent. Sharon Weems, Rick Goluska, Sean Kelley 254 YEARBOOK WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER! The beginning of the school year was really busy for the yearbook staff. Deadlines snuck up and a lot of work had to be finished in very little time. The whole deal was a new experience for the entire staff. The Editor was new on the job along with twenty other members. Many late hours and a lot of hard work went into the 1982-83 TRAIL BLAZER. Thanks to the divided’ effort of people like Rob Gawlik. Dean Millsap, etc., we managed to catch up with a few deadlines. And to Sean Kelley, without all of his harassing and tickling, we would have spent a very boring year in our ‘little hole in the wall’. To Carol Nossem and Gina Rife, who managed to turn around the entire Senior section and put it all in order (sometimes). And then there's Sharon. Thanks to all of her ‘interesting' ideas, the book had a flavor ail its own. Kayko Davis, the Managing Editor, sometimes man- aged to put the files in order. (To even attempt to organize them is a feat in itself.) Jean Nolan, without her “Jordache butt” it would have just been another regular class. (These are just a few of the people who think up all those bad captions you read in the yearbook). And thanks to all the other staff members that I didn’t mention. Without them, we certainly could not have pulled it all TOGETHER. (Top Left) Don't make me laugh! (Jean Nolan) (Top Center) Sean Kelley, you can't be serious Me! Do the whole thing over again?'' (Top Right) Ah Hah! Caught in the act again! (Gina Rife) (Middle Left) Kim McCarter had her share of bad captions too (Middle Right) That has got to be the funniest thing I've ever heard. (Cary Placek) (Far Left) Jena Carew and Rob Gawlik each took turns in scanning the crowd for eligible members of the opposite sex. (They were really video taping the assembly for the trial Video Yearbook.) (Left) Surprise! (Sean Kelley) As the new Editor-in-Chief of the Trail Blazer, I was faced with the major challenge of my high school career. I held the honor with great regard and I kept my fingers crossed. I sincerely hope that I succeeded in upholding the yearbook's prestige as one of the best in Illinois. My first year as Editor was sort of a trial run and next year’s will be even better because we all learn from our mistakes. I learned a great deal working on the staff. I learned the technical aspects, but more importantly, I learned the personal side of working with people. I had the pleasure of working with many fantastic and interest- ing” people. I must thank Mr. Don Deakin for all the help and encouragement he offered. And also for his friendship that I shall always remember. May I add that the students were not the only ones who spent many extra hours on the book — our sponsor was right there with us. Each individual staff member deserves credit for their contributions to the yearbook but I am afraid that I cannot do justice to each and every one of them. Kayko, who liked to smile and lead you to believe that she knew exactly where everything was filed away. Carol, Gina, Sean, Jena, Jean, Cindy, Dante, and yes, even Dean, even though we lost the volleyball tournament. To Lisa, Rob Kim, Sharon, Debbie, Michelle and Monika for all their creative contributions to the yearbook. Least of all, my little sister Gina, Cary and Rick (Dante falls under this category too) all of which I could sometimes have lived without. A special Thank You’ to Mr. Don Millsap from Root and Mr. Bob Moorehead from Walsworth. I am very grateful to have had the experience of working with two such talented men. To the administration, professional staff and the student body another special ‘Thanks’ — without their cooperation and contributions (all of the bad copy can t be blamed entirely on the Trail Blazer’s staff!), the BT yearbook could not be what it is and has been. Next year we will be attempting to produce a Video Trail Blazer along with the printed book. I am positive that the staff, with old and new members, will be able to produce some fantastic work. To next year — that it will be One thousand two hundred copies of the 1982-83 Trail Blazer were printed by Walsworth publishing Company located in Marceiine, Missouri. Mr. Bob Moorehead was our field representative for Walsworth. The book was printed on seventy pound Warrenflow paper. The typefaces used were Helvetica and Helvetica Bold. Photographs were taken by Root Photographers of Chicago and by members of the staff. Mr. Don Millsap was our representative from Root. Donald R. Deakin, Advisor; Juliet Medrano Editor; and the students of the Trail Blazer Yearbook Staff wish to thank the publishers, photographers, advertisers and the Bloom Trail High School Administration for their help and support. • - j SC' . Ztil Of ft 2« ;,- ■ • U w. SS®4« rf. ' 'J i:V t i V v? ., ■-« .■•; j ' ‘ : I,V AKvif � J i� ’ :•. .V vs 'IVk ’' sri r KW' ' VK vj? 1 t ■■ ‘ ■•' ''“J � ' .■ .'•';•■ _ • - ' •- ;W 2Sv .’ iw ; r?': ;-;-: —■• - ■ „ ? ; :. • 'J. J - V . v fr,%:;.' •;•••.. • ; y vy 111