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

Text from Pages 1 - 248 of the 1986 volume:

89®€SiL%]L BttitlOIt Volume X Of The Trail Blazer Sauk Trail And Cottage Grove Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411 OPENING ..................1 Remember screaming as loud as we could to see our new principal, Mr. Laurit- sen, be initiated with a creampie? The louder we were the better chance we had of seeing the pie splattered in his face. To see our fo ytball team beat Joliet Central. Homecoming Queen crowned, and many more events during Homecoming week turn to page 6. ACADEMIC SECTION................65 Can you pick who was the best looking senior in the Class of ’86? Find out who the majority of the senior class chose in the Senior Superlatives in the biographies of the senior section starting on page 81. Look for all of the mug shots of your friends, and maybe even the people you would like to meet. FEATURES 17 What would you think if you saw an old man sitting next to you in English class? Starting on page 17, look for many stu- dents' opinions on school related items, possibly even yours. Find out what was happening in current events, famous rock stars, and movies during the 1985-86 school year. Who will Turnabout King be?? CLUBS...................161 See the yearbook staff and the journal- ism staff struggle to make their deadlines. Find out what exciting trips the Outdoor Adventure Club took this year. See the drama class perform their plays. Also we could never forget the band and choral concerts. There are these clubs and many, many more in this section. sports....................33 Trail Wins, Trail Wins!! Senior track star. Chris Heldt, placed 4th in cross coun- try track state competition. Senior. Joe Blackstone, also placed 32nd at the same state competition for track. Bloom Trail's varsity football team wins the Homecom- ing game. Mr. Larry Conley was appointed as the new Athletic Director for Bloom Trail. SUPPLEMENT 193 On graduation night seniors say goodbye to Bloom Trail, but they will never forget the memories they take with them. See the Prom Queen and her escort share a “spe- cial evening” at the 1985 Prom at the Villa de Bruno. See the 1985 spring sports and spring activities captured in this section starting on page 193. 1 Ten years ago Bloom Trail High School became a four-year high school. Since then it has progressed to become a very prosperous school. We have con- structed two large additions to our school which were named in honor of two former principals. These were the E.E. Neubauer Auditorium and the William D. McGee Fieldhouse. Many of the styles and traditions have changed, but one thing remains the same, we are Bloom Trail Blazers and proud to be S! lidliLLLli tttLl'L7 Editor-in-Chief........................................Lori Luther Managing Editor ..............................Tracy Sexton Assistant Managing Editor.................Kim Calabrese Advertising Editor .................................Karen Wright Asst. Advertising Editor ..........................Althea Benson Photo Editor........................................Diana Paplomatas Photographers......................................Phil Myers Wayne Brady Root Photography Studio Features Editor.......................................Nancy Plamondon Asst. Features Editor ..................Loralee Whisenant Clubs Organizations Editor .................Wendy Clark Asst. Clubs Organizations Editor .........Carie Poppo Sports Editor ...............................John Quilico Men's Sports Co-Editors ......................Kim Keogh Karl Maxwell Women’s Sports Co-Editors .................Dallas Baker Trade Kowalski Academic Section Editor.................................Dawn Antrim Professional Staff Co-Editors.........................Jill Brennan Michelle Lopez Senior Class Editor .......................Barbara Harris Asst. Senior Class Editor...............Tammy Donovan Junior Class Editor ..........................Tonia Bullitt Asst. Junior Class Editor...................Tracy McCarty Sophomore Class Editor ......................Danita Carter Asst. Sophomore Class Editor .............Billiejo Harder Freshmen Class Editor .......................Centhia Peavler Asst. Freshmen Class Editor ................Aaron Wayne Faculty Advisor .......................Mr. Donald Deakin Printer............................Jostens Publishing Co. Publisher’s Field Representative.......Mr. Bob Henning Publisher’s Factory Representative ............Mr. Tae Eaton m. We dedicate this Special 10th tion of the Trail Blazerto the Trail zers; not only to the Blazers of today to everyone who blazed this trail, hy do we, the Bloom Trail Blazers, ourselves Blazers? Who were the f first Trail Blazers? Bloom Trail’s icot is the pioneer. But as research done, we found out that the pio- rs were not the first Blazers. The k Indians were the very first people blaze the territory where Bloom il now stands. This is the reason we se an Indian to be put on the plush 'et cover. The Indians established k Trail, which at that time was just a dirt road. Since then many gold pros- pectors crossed Sauk Trail in search of their destination. It was a main East- West roadway then. Bloom Trail High School lies on the corner of Sauk Trail and Cottage Grove. At this time the Sauk Indians were here this was nothing but a corn field. Now we have a large school with quality edu- cation, clubs, sports, and dances. We have a school with a prom and gradu- ation that are the best in the south sub- urban area. But most of all the students who take pride in their school, and the fact that they are Trail Blazers makes this school so special. Bloom Trail High School has experienced its share of troubles and changes in the ten years it has been a four year high school, but this “pride” still exists. This year the Trail Blazer staff worked hard and spent large amounts of money to make the Special 10th Edi- tion the best. A decision was then made to dedicate this edition to the people who represent Bloom Trail with the pride and spirit it deserves. It is our privilege to dedicate the 1985-86 10th Anniversary Edition of the Trail Blazer to the BLAZERS — past and present. — Lori Luther A hit a Mater Hail Hail to the Blue ami Qold. As u'e pledge our loyalty. Our Alma At a ter proud ami true. Bloom Zrail. our love to thee. We are not a shadow hiding in the night. Blue and Qold is flaming, sending out its light. Hail Hail the Blue and Qold. As we pledge our loyalty. Our Ahna At a ter proud and true. Bloom Zrail our love to thee. THEME DEDICA TION 3 (BELOW) Gifts like this were often donated to the school from different classes. (LEFT) This mural, 1984, was painted by the art classes, and show: different events that took place in 1984. Many murals have been painte for the school during the past 10 years. Ks we looked back on the tenth anniversa- of Bloom Trail High School, we saw that ny changes had taken place since we be- ne an independent 4-year high school in 76. These changes improved Bloom Trail d were the cooperative work of many pio- sring Trail Blazers. 3ne Trail Blazer to whom we owe a great 1, was our first principal and “Trail ss’ Eugene E. Neubauer. In 1950, Mr. ubauer first joined Bloom Township Dis- ct 206 as an industrial education teacher, ter that, he served as a counselor, depart- :nt chair, director of adult education and distant principal. [n 1967, when Bloom Trail opened as a shman-sophomore division as part of oom High School. Mr. Neubauer was ap- inted the first principal; and again in 76, when we became a separate 4-year 'h school. Mr. Neubauer was a strong supporter of tra-curricular activities. He believed 100I activities, their attendance and aca- mic records would improve. In fact, his al was to get every student at Bloom Trail solved in at least one extra-curricular ac- ity. He was also the Trail Blazer who guided e laying of the educational foundation on which Bloom Trail’s curricular and co- rricular programs were built. Because of his 30 years of service to the strict, his outstanding leadership as a ’rail Blazer” and his exceptional support the performing arts, the Bloom Trail ditorium was named the Eugene E. Neu- uer Auditorium in his honor. In 1980, William D. McGee was named e second principal and “Trail Boss” of oom Trail. He came from Rich Central gh School, where he had served as vice incipal. Mr. McGee immediately began blazing w trails to increase student attendance, iprove discipline, and give us all a greater nse of pride and school spirit. He also be- ime the Trail Blazer athletes biggest fan id supporter. Upon his retirement, in rec- jnition of his many accomplishments and years of outstanding service, the Bloom rail fieldhouse was named the William D. IcGee Fieldhouse in his honor. Gerald Lauritsen became the third princi- il of Bloom Trail High School in 1985, ter serving 18 years in the district as a acher, division coordinator and district of national education. Within that first year, [r. Lauritsen demonstrated his leadership jalities as the new’ “Trail Boss” and was iry popular with both the students and the aff. During the past 10 years at Bloom Trail, Trail Bosses” were not the only changes ade. There were also many changes ■ound the school buildings. In the cafeteria there used to be individual chairs at the lunch tables. But in the early days, they were sometimes misused by “renegade” Trail Blazers who picked them up and threw them at other Trail Blazers or through the nearest window. Today, the in- dividual chairs have been replaced with benches tightly secured to the tables; al- though in later years, there were fewer rene- gades and all the Trail Blazers seemed to be working together very well. Another change in the cafeteria was the ceiling, which had arches until it was dis- covered that asbestos was in the ceiling ma- terial. Asbestos had been linked to lung can- cer, so in the summer of 1984, the ceiling arches were replaced with an asbestos-free suspended ceiling. The fieldhouse also changed significantly. Although it was less than 10 years old, the special rubber-compound floor had deterio- rated badly. The entire floor was replaced with a bright red indoor track and gym area and the basketball court received a beautiful wood flooring. The old metal bleachers were judged unsafe and were replaced with stur- dier wooden bleachers. When the newly re- modeled fieldhouse was opened in 1985, Trail Blazers could show it off with pride as one of the best facilities in the area. In addition to the changes in leaders and buildings, fads and fashions were also changing. In the late 70’s, disco shirts, bell bottoms, and hippy hairstyles were popular. After that, there was the “valley girl look ” which was “totally awesome”; and then the “preppy” look, which became the symbol of all “Yuppies”, (Young Urban Profession- als). None of these lasted long as the “punk” movement from England invaded the Unit- ed States and Bloom Trail. Young Trail Blazers began modeling shaved heads or mohawk cuts. They wore gaudy clothes that did not match, or lacy outfits that looked like nightgowns and underwear. They pierced their ears 2, 3 and 4 times and wore earrings that looked like they would drag ears down to the floor. Parents just “loved” these changes as their children dressed wilder and wilder each day. Inspite of all this, there was a strong so- cial conscience as young people everywhere came together for a number of special “Aide” rock concerts to help raise money for the starving in Ethiopia and the farmers in the midwest, demonstrating that “We Are the World”! Another fad that hit Bloom Trail big in the early 80’s was “break” dancing. Break- ers would try to out-do each other as they performed various acrobatic moves and even spun on their heads, their backs, or a gloved hand.It required a lot of flexibility and fluid movement. Sometimes you won- dered why they didn’t break their necks. The music department also hit it big in the early 80’s with the British invasion and i “video rock”. More and more teens in the U.S.A., and of course Bloom Trail, were lis- tening and watching British pop stars. Some of the favorites were Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Paul Young, and the band from Ire- land, U2. Michael Jackson, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Cindy Lauper and Madonna were especially popular. Michael Jackson imitators could be found everywhere sport- ing his famous one-handed sequined glove and singing Thriller, Beat It, and many oth- ers. Prince not only starred in the movie, Purple Bain, but also produced several award-winning albums. Of course, some things never changed. The“ battle of the leaky roof' never seemed to end; inspite of repeated efforts to fix it. Students continued to smoke in the wash- rooms, even after the entrance doors had been removed. Students still had to get up before dawn to catch their old black and yellow school bus for the 7:30 AM first-hour classes.The Clark station continued to be a popular hang-out for some students before and after school, probably because it was the ONLY place off campus to hang-out. Changes are the price of progress and Bloom Trail made lots of progress during those first 10 years! Attendance was up. Dis- cipline improved. People were working to- gether cooperatively. National academic standings were higher. Just as the Chicago Cubs threatened to win the pennant and the Chicago Bears seemed on their way to the Super Bowl, sports teams in“Blazer Country” were get- ting stronger and threatening to become state champions in many areas, including basketball, men’s and women’s areas, track, and wrestling. In fact, the wrestling team did become STATE CHAMPS and a parade was held in their honor. More programs became available for gift- ed students and a wider variety of club ex- tra-curricular activities were offered, even though the after-school buses had been re- duced to twice a week due to budget cuts. Even the food in the cafeteria improved when area residents, who used to work for the old food service, formed their own busi- ness, took over the management, and proved that they could do it better. Yes, during the first 10 years that Bloom Trail was a 4-year high school, a lot of pro- gress was made in “BLAZER COUNTRY” because ALL of us, (students, staff and Blazer Boosters from the community), were willing to work together as pioneers with the courage to blaze our own trails! — Nancy Plamondon 5 1985 Stomp coming Week The Steelmen Friday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Attention All Bloom Trail Students, this is wild Homecoming week, so anyq anch£ eryone better bwrepar for the fun-fill J weeJ ahead. The preview assembly is scheduled today to pre- pare everyone. Forget Seoul, Korea in 1988 and come watch the Wacky Olympics at Bloom ftfil. (Ofu®this be the ljjBg . inr fck an- other oiMfc nn?) Guys wear your skirts and cheer the girls on in Come one, come all to see the juniors and seniors battle it out in the tug-o- war als Vwf h our new prftipalJ Jacc to face wit a- c jjbolate cream pie. All this will be shown in the 1985 pep as- sembly. It’s seven o’clock, rise and shine for the B.T pancake breakfast! Two o’cloofctfme TT i those calorie anc ciieer the footbalBtean to ictory The parade at half-time will be a variety of color and music to arouse your senses. Seven o’clock, fi nally the Homecomin) Dance, “Get down and k°° e — Lora Whisenan (ABOVE) The “Bride Carry” appears to be more and more like a Track Field event as juniors. Jim Calabrese Frank Taffora use Michelle Christofanelli as the baton in the 400 meter relay race. (ABOVE RIGHT) This is a happy crowd of juniors and sen- iors.“No way are those underclassmen going to beat us in the spirit contest,” they say. (RIGHT) The Blazer Band is always spirit lifting when they play their fast songs and of course, the BT Fight Song. 6 HOMECOMING ASSEMBLIES How could we forget how junior, Mi- chelle Christofanelli, was dropped three times, stepped on, and rolled over by Jay Jurek and Frank Taffora? Or how Kurt Haupt flung Senior, Sara Cassidy, on the mattress to capture the “Bride Carry” victory? As the Blazer band played, the B.T. students and teachers rushed into the fieldhouse to take part in all the excite- ment. Pep assemblies were fun, full of spirit, and everyone had a great time. Many activities went on in B.T. pep assemblies. Various groups performed like the Blazettes, cheerleaders, and sometimes different groups or clubs had some entertainment planned also. The students in Student Council acted as hosts of the event. The students started by calling the different coaches up to the microphone. The coaches, one at a time, filled us in on competitions, meets, and games that took place during the year at B.T., and other schools as well. In Bloom Trail’s last pep assembly, that just happened to be the Homecoming Assembly, the football team, cross country team, and swim team were all introduced. There were spirit contests, classes shouted out “Blazers” to see who was the loudest, and finally there was the tug-of-war contest between the Junior and Senior class. The tug-of-war contest was to de- termine the “Wacky Olympics” winner for Homecoming week. After things quieted down a little, the Student Council had other plans to make the day more exciting. “The initi- ation of Mr. Lauritsen”, our new princi- pal, was how they did it. The initation was to be made by throwing a pie in his face. It worked so that every time the audience got louder the pie would be moved up the line; if the cheering got quieter, the pie would go back towards the front of the line. The crowd wanted Mr. Lauritsen to have the pie. They got louder and louder, and finally the pie flew in his face. The students were real- ly excited then. They were cheering louder than ever. At the end of B.T.’s pep assemblies, the students and faculty always left with their support for the teams. Every- one was happy and ready to go and beat the opposing team. “We are the best,” was on everybody’s minds and that’s just what B.T. was; the best. — Loralee Whisenant (TOP LEFT) Mr. Lauritsen is not only getting a pie in his face for fun, this is his Official Student Class Initiation. (TOP RIGHT) The Senior class proudly informs everyone that they’ve won. (They're the best cheers around.) HOMECOMING ASSEMBLIES 7 The Seniors struggle for their victory in the tug-of-war contest. Games Games And More . . . How could we forget grown teenagers sucking baby bottles or racing in Big Wheels? On Wednesday, October 16, our annual Wacky Olympics were held. Todd Schultz out ate his other oppo- nents again this year in the pie-eating contest. Juniors Jim Calabrese and Denise Chaffee out ran the traditional winners, Seniors Judy Brown and Todd Schultz in the three-legged race. Despite the fight put out by the other classes, the Senior Olympians defeated all. But it was not over with yet. There was still the contest of strength, the Tug-of- War, between the upper classes. “Rickum Rackum Rickum Ruckum, get that ball and really fight”, “Whip it. Whip it good!”, and “Like wow, like wow,like get ’em right now!” were just a few cheers chanted by our very own male cheerleaders. Dressed in their lit- tle skirts, they shook their tushes while attempting many mounts and routines. This occurred during the annual Pow- der Puff game, which was held October 17, in the football field. “Set 46, 27, 34 hut, hike!” was not yelled out by those deep-voiced males; but by our light- voice females. It was the Senior girls against the Junior girls. Nobody knew who to watch, the female football play- ers or the male cheerleaders. As a result of the game, the Junior puffs did not hold tuff. They were shut out by the Seniors 13 to 0. Although the Seniors got the trophy for winning the game, the Juniors picked up a trophy for their male cheerleaders. — Kim Calabrese Kim Keogh Each class gets their players ready for the Big Wheel race. It takes a lot of skill. Mindy Rains laughs at Rob Goluszka A few members from each class gath- after the pie-eating contest in the ered around to watch the pie-eating Wacky Olympics. contest. 8 WACKY WACKY WACKY WACKY Wow! Aren’t those sexy legs! The Junior cheer leaders show their spirit. Anyone for a blue moon? The senior guys show the girls that they have spirit too. WACKY OLYMPICS POWDER PUFF 9 (BELOW) Everyone gathers around the pancake contestants to watch the contest. (BELOW) Carl Larsen and Dave Stege. from the band XL, performing their dedicationto Pat Fin- nin. Victory Bonfire Ends Homecoming Week (BELOW) Marty McKemie devours twelve pancakes in five minutes, winning S20. (BOTTOM RIGHT) With her charisma, she sang like a superstar. Our 10th annual Homecoming cele- bration was extra special and lasted two weeks instead of the usual one. It was a time for students, alumni, and staff to reminisce over the past 10 years. It was a special Homecoming for ev- eryone, and three of the highlights were the Variety Show, Pancake Breakfast, and Victory Bonfire. On October 18th, the E.E. Neubauer Auditorium was filled with one of the largest, spirited crowds in our 10-year history for the annual Homecoming Va- riety Show, in spite of a terrible rain- storm. The evening was filled with en- tertainment presented by the cheer- leaders, jazz band, and many other tal- ented students. During a special, sincere moment there was a tribute to a former student, Pat Finnin, who was killed in an auto accident. Pat’s brother read lyrics that Pat once wrote, then the band XL, with which Pat was going to perform that night, dedicated the song, In the Air Tonight , to Pat. We will never forget how five men stuffed their faces with pancakes at- tempting to win the $20 cash prize at 10 the Pancake Breakfast, which was held on October 19th, from 7:00 a.m. till noon. The delicious pancakes were made by the Blazer Boosters and served by the Blazettes. The contest was a battle of the appe- tites. Marty McKemie won by using a paced technique. He rolled each pan- cake, dipped it in syrup, and crammed it into his mouth. He inhaled twelve pancakces in five minutes. Do you think he was hungry? Thursday, October 24, was a cool, crisp night, as everyone gathered around the roaring, victory bonfire. It was originally scheduled before the Homecoming game; but due to the rainy weather, it was rescheduled for the following week. The bonfire began at 7:30 by the tennis courts. The cheer- leaders, together with the Band, per- formed the Bloom Trail Fight Song. The crowd, wrapped in blankets and all cuddled up with their boyfriends or girlfriends, joined in. The Victory Bonfire was the final event of a very special 10th anniversary Homecoming celebration. — Kim Calabrese Tracie Kowalski (BOTTOM RIGHT) Cheerleaders cheered to cele- brate the Blazers’ Homecoming victory. (LEFT) Couples kept warm by the toasty heat of the bonfire. (MIDDLE LEFT) Refreshments were provided for the students and faculty at the Bonfire by the Blazer Boosters. (BOTTOM LEFT) Some Blazers show their school spirit by attempting to make a pyramid. (BELOW) Blazettes show their spirit by forming a train, the B.T. Express. Many clubs spent long hours of work to complete their beautiful floats and decorated cars. 12 PARADE Ho One Beats Cheerleaders Juniors Four . Three Two . One Zero. The clock runs out and Bloom Trail is alive at the half, as the winning Blazers ran off the field. No sooner than they’re gone, out came a ine of decorated floats and cars that stretched way around the tennis courts. Bloom Trail’s clubs and organizations spent hours, even days, working on their exquisite floats. It was a tough job picking out the winning float but the freshmen and sophomores pulled away with the trophy. After the parade left, Bloom Trail’s marching band, under the leadership of its new director Robert Blim, took to the field and played a variety of high spirit songs to keep the fans going, on that brisk Saturday afternoon. To end the extravaganza, the Bla- zettes performed their routine; even though the ground was wet from the pouring rain the night before. As they left the muddy field, the cheerleaders jumped up to welcome back the win- ning Blazers. — Phillip Myers Even though the weather was a nippy 42° F, these Blazer fans showed their spirit. PARADE 13 Jerry Haddle plays Prince charming while accompanying both Lori Small and Jennifer Scanland to the dance. Queen of the Homecoming Dance, Judy Brown and her date Byron Beideman. Catrina Mancusi and her date share a few laughs. 1985 Homecoming Court. (Back Row) Betty Smith. Danila Carter. Meka Malone. Frosh. Candidate. (Front Row) Rita Rush. Charlotte James. Camille Grassano, Judy Brown, all accompanied by their dates. After being crowned Queen. Judy and Byron share a slow song. Cheerleaders decorated the cafeteria Friday afternoon for the dance. 14 HOMECOMING DANCE a (last year’s Homecoming Queen! and v of her friends show off their high fashions. Chris Ball and her boyfriend Chris share a romantic slow dance. This couple took time out from dancing to watch others. Homecoming Night . . . An Evening To Be Remembered mm October 19th, Bloom Trail held its annual Homecoming Dance. The dance was started at 7pm and lasted until 11 that night. Friday after school, students spent many hours decorating the cafeteria and converting it into a soon to be dance hall. Tables lined the walls, with blue and silver streamers dangling from everywhere possible. With the lights turned down low, it was very romantic. This year’s entertainment was per- formed by “The All Night News Boys”. They sang many popular hits, as well as sweet slow songs for couples to get close. Students enjoyed refreshments pro- vided by the school and pictures were taken throughout the night. Before the end of the night, it seemed that all the time spent decorating had gone to waste, for over half of the Students hang the centerpiece for the dance. streamers had been stripped from their arrangements and were humorously at- tached to various students, around their heads, waists, arms, etc. As soon as the band began to play, all of the young ladies kicked off their shoes and danced their hearts out in their nylons or footies. It was really a sight to see. Black, red, and white col- ored dresses really dominated. Over all, many couples really dressed to a “T”. 10:30 rolled around and the moment was near for the queen to be announced. All of the nominees were presented, one by one, with their dates and at last, the winner was announced. Judy Brown received the crown for queen and ruled over the dance. As the clock struck eleven, it was time to leave; but who could forget the great time they all had. — Diana Paplomatas HOMECOMING DANCE 15 Senior Tailback Marvin Tullison Rushes Bloom Trail To Victory: The Bloom Trail Varsity Football team provided a dominating offensive attack as the Blazers routed Joliet Cen- tral 25-15 in the Homecoming Game. It also proved to be a game of milestones, as Senior Tailback Marvin Tullison be- came the first rusher in Bloom Trail’s history to rush for over 1000 yards. In this game, the team became the first Bloom Trail team to score 200 points in a season. The Blazers scored points in all four quarters of the game. In the first quar- ter, Bloom Trail put six points on the board with a 16 yard touchdown run by Marvin Tullison. But the kick by Pat Young for the extra point was blocked and Bloom Trail took a 6-0 lead. In the second quarter, it was Sopho- more Quarterback David Nelson con- necting with Junior Wide Receiver Johnny Scott for a 61 yard touchdown catch. The 2 point run failed however and the Blazers took a 12-0 lead at half- time. When the teams returned in the third quarter, Joliet Central managed to drive the ball 68 yards for a touchdown with a kick attempt that was good. This cut Trail’s lead to 12-7. But the Blazers fought back and scored once again on a touchdown run by Marvin Tullison This time from the one yard line. Trail now led by a score of 18-7 at the end of the third quarter. David Nelson found senior wide Re- ceiver Ralph Stewart in the fourth quarter for a 16 yard touchdown catch Pat Young made the kick good and Trail led 25-7. Joliet Central muscled another eight points in which made the score 25-15 in Trail’s favor. Time ran out with the Blazer’s offense on the field and Bloom Trail won 25-15. (RIGHT) The Blazers elite offensive squad continue to move the hall down field. (TOP) A key block contributes to the scoring drive of Marvin Tullison (ABOVE) Sophomore Quarterback David Nelson avoids the blitz by throwing to William Wade. (RIGHT) Marvin Tullison becomes the first rusher to gain over 1000 yards rushing in Bloom Trail’s 10-year history-. 1 6 HOMECOMING GAME FEATURES 1 7 EEEEEEEEEKKKKH (RIGHT) Let’s do the Monster Mash!! Jim Slawnikowski and Mike Manning show their Hal- loween spirit by dressing up Bobby????????? (BOTTOM RIGHT) Bobby Lopez trades in his blue jeans and t-shirt for a skirt and purse. Costumes . . . Cos- tumes (FAR BOTTOM RIGHT) Sherri Touvelle trades in her ca- sual clothes for a habit and a veil. 18 FEATURES B.T. Celebrates With Style! Winners The prize winning pumpkins: spider — 1st, Arab — 2nd, and Ladv — 3rd. t d V; ; Could it be Tina?????????? With leather pants, rhinestones, and fluffy hair, Eu- genia Blakney dresses up as Tina Turner. . With crazy costumes and peppy pumpkins, with merry mistletoe and happy hearts, we reviewed the holidays of the 1985-86 school year. As October came to a close, Hallow- een approached nearer. Students pre- pared for this “trick or treat” holiday by coming up with the best looking pumpkin for the B.T. Pumpkin Patch. There was a variety of pumpkins dis- played in the pumpkin patch from E.T. to pirates. Even though Mr. Lightell boasted that his pumpkin would win, others beat him. The 3rd place winner was a lady pumpkin done by Crystal Steele. The 2nd place pumpkin should have been in the oil business. Why, of course, it was an arab shiek made by Bobby Miller. The 1st place pumpkin was a spider made by Maria Trevino. Not only did B.T. celebrate Hallow- een by making original pumpkins, but also by dressing up. There were cos- tumes ranging from nuns to Tina Turn- er, and from surgeons to guys dressed as girls. Were they really guys or were they girls? That was the question. November came along and then came December. Christmas had finally ar- rived. B.T. was bursting with that good old Christmas spirit. B.T. looked like a Winter Wonderland. The halls, AV room, and doors were all decorated with Christmas themes. There were so many nicely decorated doors that there were three winners. One of the doors was done by Mrs. N. Connors-Finnigan’s room (410). This door showed a little girl looking out of her window at Christmas. Another door that won was done by Mrs. Platt’s room (155), which was a fireplace. Last, but not least, there was the door done by Mrs. Fiala and Mrs. Foerster’s room (227), which was Snoopy and gang’s Christmas. Christmas joy was also expressed in other forms such as music and taking pictures (with Santa, of course). The choirs and the school band put on an excellent Christmas presentation. Did you get your picture taken with Santa? During the lunch hours everyone had a chance to have their picture taken with Mr. and Mrs. Santa (Mr. Renderman and Mrs. Scott). Last, but not least, there was the Christmas spirit of giving. B.T. held the annual Christmas food drive and toys for tots for the poor or unfortunate fam- ilies at Christmas time. The Christmas season passed and the new year rang in. As the new year rolled along, Febru- ary come into sight. It was the gleam of love that cupid had struck upon Bloom Trail. It was Valentine’s Day, the day for love. The day when we try to get up enough nerve to give that certain some- one a sign of our feelings. There were many ways to express feelings. One of the ways B.T. celebrated Valentine’s day was by giving flowers to each other, which were sold by the Junior Class. Another way to express your feelings was to send Valentine grams to those you care the most about. Through ghosts and goblins, santas and snowflakes, and love and hearts, Bloom Trail showed its holiday spirit with style. — Kim Calabrese Christmas cheer (LEFT) Here are three of the wonderfully decorated doors at Christinas. All the doors were well done. Superstitions (FAR BOTTOM LEFT) Lori Dunne shows her bravery by standing under a ladder and a dead cat on Friday the 13th. Flowers of Love (BOTTOM LEFT) Rob Goluska and John Brennan, from Junior Class, are selling carna- tions for Valentine’s Day. FEATURES 19 In December, just before everyone left for their long awaited Christmas break, nominations were held for Turn- about court. All senior girls were given ballots during their gym classes and were asked to nominate six senior guys whom they would like to see elected to the Turnabout court. It was a close elec- tion, but the six young men elected to the court were: Dave Chick, Felix Cris- tello, Dolapo Erinkitola, Michael Pe- lock, Tom Sheridan, and Pat Young. These young men were given a chance to strut their stuff for the title of King at the annual Turnabout Assembly. The assembly was held on January 10th, during third hour. During the assembly the court was again announced, and as their names were mentioned they appeared with their escorts. They then modelled their tuxedos for the screaming audience while the senior class officers told some facts about each individual such as their body measurements, their favorite food, and color. Following the model- ling, the guys came onto the stage wear- ing Hawaaian shorts and shirts, and sunglasses. They then performed for the audience their version of the “Tur- nabout Shuffle”. The “Turnabout Shuffle” was similar to the “Superbowl Shuffle” in that each individual on the court danced and sang a verse. The verses not only de- scribed each candidate’s personality, but also gave reasons as to why they would like to reign as Turnabout King of the Class of 1986. Most of the candi- dates said it was an honor for them to be elected to represent the Class of ’86. Following the “Shuffle”, the court reappeared and was asked many ques- tions most of which were embarrassing. It was hard for the candidates to answer some of the questions straight faced and truthful, because not only was most of the school watching, but some of their parents were as well. As an encore to the assembly, the court once again per- formed the ‘Turnabout Shuffle”. The assmembly greatly helped those going to the dance choose who they thought was the best man for the job of Turna- bout King. On Saturday, January 18, 1986, the Turnabout Dance was held at the House of Lynwood in Lynwood, Illi- nois. The dance lasted from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Dinner was served at 7:30. Girls had to pay $29.00 for tickets to treat the guy of their choice to a memorable evening. After dinner couples had the chance to dance to the latest songs that were played by the disc jockey. At around 10:30 p.m., the court took its place on stage. Everyone waited pa- tiently for the King to be announced. A surprised Tom Sheridan was named as Turnabout King of the Class of ’86. — Nancy Plamondon Sur 7n’ U.S.A. Although he looks as if he’s ready to go surfing. David Chick entertains the lively audience with his singing abilities. Staying Alive . John Travolta seems to have some new competi- tion as Jay Jurek and Brian Vollriede heat it up on the dance floor. Look Out Chicago Bears! Hey, that's my son up there! At the Turnabout assembly the Turnabout court danced and sang their own Parents, as well as students, had a chance to attend the assembly and version of the “Turnabout Shuffle”. watch their son’s performance. Smile everybody! (CLOCKWISE) The 1986 Turnabout court and their escorts: David Chick. Nomesha Hardy, Dolapo Erinkitola, Duwanna May, Felix Cristello. Angela Contreras, Tommy Sheridan, Judy Brown, Patrick Young, Dana Solomon, Michael Pelock, and Teresa Sheridan. After the crowning of the king, the court and their escorts shared a special dance. Trail Girls Elect Tom Sheridan For King. You really want me to answer that! PhU Cristello, Mike Pelock. and Tom Sheridan just can’t believe that they have to answer such embarrassing and personal questions. This is such a hard decision! Upon entering the dance, couples were asked to vote for king. Here, Robert Johnson is shown having a tough time deciding who to vote for. Look, no hands! After a long evening of dancing, Mike Crepps can’t seem to keep his girlfriend, Laurel Annis, under control. Boogie Down! Debbie Durish and Pete Vanderkrabben — the next Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. A very surprised and happy Tom Sheridan was crowned Turnabout king. 22 TURNABOUT Knights of the Round Table 'Jancy Plamondon, Pat Haavig Mike Kaminski, Chrissy Sanchez, and Chris Ball enjoy a memorable vening. Am I dreaming? Anticipation . . . Romeo and Juliet Joe Schimmel and his girlfriend Kristen share yet another special moment. s newly crowned king, Tom Sheridan takes his Michelle Gruszkowski and her date wait patiently eat on the throne. for the new king to be crowned. What’s so funny? The crowd was hysterical with some of the answers from the candidates that were given. e cC‘ TURNABOUT 23 Charlie Hits It Big! Keeping Under Control Lucy blew her top at Charlie Brown as she told him the right thing from the wrong. 24 FEATURES The Charlie Brown and Company drama play, directed by Richard Rapp, was performed on November 15th and 16th, 1985. Charlie Brown was chosen because of a great universal admiration of the comic strip, Peanuts. The cast consisted of 11 hard working and dedicate individuals. For tryouts each student had to act out a skit for a role in which they wanted to play for that certain character. Ken Peterson, chosen for the part of Charlie Brown, was picked for bis acting abilities. Mi- chelle Kendra, chosen for Lucy, was not only chosen for her talents as an actress but as an appealing vocalist. Other students who participated in the production were: Tom Devine as “Linus”, James McKinstry as “Shroeder”, Patty Lewter as “Patty”, Robert Martinez as “Snoopy”, Chris Boulos as “Sally”, Michelle White as “Freida”, Dia Gage as “Molly Volley”, Melody Yates as “Peppermint Patty”, and Desiree Kendra as “Marcie”. The play “Charlie Brown” was about a boy’s view of the minor problems in life. The amusing and humorous thing about Charlie Brown was how he and his friends found solutions to these problems. Seen through the eyes of children, they also realized life’s mis- haps. The underlying message to Charlie Brown was basic to all humanity. Hap- piness was anyone and anything at all that’s loved by you. All students took part in the play re- hearsals for several hours each day. They enjoyed the thrill and excitement of performing. Few people realized how much time and effort was made from other stu- dents and teachers in order to put on a play. What you saw on stage was just the “Tip of the Iceburg.” Although the actors were important, no play could be successful without the support of the make-up crew, costume department, props crew, stage crew, lighting and sound technicians, business and public relations staff, security, and ushers. It took all of these people working cooper- atively to assure a successful play. — Tonia Bullitt $NOOP I Pledge Allegiance (MIDDLE) Why must we say this every morn- ing in school? Want a Scooby snack? (FAR LEFT) Since you were a good boy today I will give your allowance for this day. Could it be . (LEFT) Is it true? I sure don’t know! Mirror Mirror on the wall (ABOVE) There was just as much comotion back stage as there was on stage. Lucy (Michelle Ken- dra) just can’t seem to remember her next perfor- mance. FEATURES 25 There were many groups and special organizations at Bloom Trail. Among these groups were Child Development and Cope. Child Development was mostly for people that loved children, or people that planned to work for special causes. Child Development could also help those who wanted to teach when they got older, or for people that wanted to be a nurse or doctor. This experience would help prepare for jobs or careers in the future. Not only did Child Development help prepare the students for the fu- ture, but it also helped the little chil- dren learn and get involved in new ex- periences. Each student was assigned a child. When the class was completely over the children would have a gradu- ation ceremony. The graduation cere- mony usually began with everyone get- ting seated. The children were called up one by one to receive their certificates. The children even wore a graduation hat and tassel to make the event seem more formal. After all the awards were given out there was singing and speech- es made. Everyone had a great time, especially the little kids that had just received a great accomplished. Cope was a special class at Bloom Trail that helped pregnant girls. The Cope class helped girls deal with their problems, and it explained what they were going to be going through. Both, Child Development and Cope, prepared the girls and deal with the welfare of children. This would be a very important part of their lives. — Lora Whisenant Children Graduate From Bloom Trail Cope Class The 1986-86 Cope Class — (FRONT ROW) Mrs. Walker Williams, Teacher; Theda Tabor. Mari- lyn Edwards, Barbara Rogers. Bernetla Mixon, Sabrina Radcliffe (SECOND ROW) Tammy Glass. Lisa Braziel. Vicki Woods, Tina Hernan- dez. Julia Blalock. Liecola Carey (BACK ROW) Linda Kappes, Patti Hart-Schoiber, Donna Con- treras. Jennifer Lewis, Alice Wizowaty, Serena Coward. Lisa Gamble Graduation (RIGHT) This little girl was just one of many to graduate from the Child Development class. There was a lot of excitement and fun by all who attended. After the awards are given, everyone has a good time. A Rcmcmberance When goals are achieved there is a lot to remem- ber. In the picture to the far right the children are waiting for their certificate showing that they have graduated from Child Development and are ready to handle school in the future years to come. 26 FEATURES Questions were everywhere after the explosion of the space shuttle Challeng- er. The blast killed seven crew mem- bers, including a school teacher, who would have been the first private citi- zen to fly in space. The tragedy took place in -Cape Canaveral, Florida. America was shocked and searched for answers but Nasa couldn’t even ex- plain. The explosion was on the 28th of Challenger Crew January. The death of the seven crew members was one of the worst disasters in space flight since America first start- ed experimenting above the earth near- ly a quarter of a century ago. In addition to McAuliffe the other crew members were commander Fran- cis “Dick” Scobee, pilot, Michael J. Smith, mission specialists, Judy Res- nik, Ellison Onizuka and Ronald McNair. There was also the payload specialist Greg Jarvis. The cause of the diaster was so con- fusing to Nasa officials. They ordered an immediate investigation to find the remains, even though it was unlikely that anyone might have survived. No trace was found of the crew. The challenger exploded in a fireball seventy-four seconds after lift off, at 10:38 a.m. Chicago time. The only hope to find anything was to search the ocean eighteen miles downrange. A crowd of teachers was on hand to watch their peer as were friends and family. They stood in temporary bleachers and cheered wildly at what seemed to be a perfect takeoff. There was a huge silence as the fireball ap- peared. Although it resembled the sound of the fuel booster rockets, it happened more than a minute before it was supposed to. — Loralee Whisenant FEATURES 27 World Mourns For Many world events took place in 1985. President Reagan’s operation was one of the most major events, last spring. In July of 1985, President Rea- gan was in the hospital undergoing sur- gery to remove a cancerous tumor from his lower intestine. The 74 year old president was back on the job within weeks. Before the President’s operation, a Trans-world Airline jet with 145 pas- sengers and eight crew members was hijacked in Athens, Greece. The Sheite hijackers took the plane to Beirut, then to Algeria, and then back to Beirut. Most of the hostages were released within days but the remaining 39 hos- tages were held for seventeen days. One was killed. Later in the year four Palestinian ter- rorists hijacked the Italian cruise liner Achelle Lauro while on a Mediterran- ian cruise. One American was killed. After the ship was released the Egyp- tian government agreed to return the hijackers to the PLO. However, the hi- jackers were intercepted by American jets as they were flown out of Egypt and returned to Italy to stand trial. Many other important events took place also, such as the war in the Mid- East, the bombing and fire in Philedel- phia, the devestating earthquake in Mexico City, the riots in South Africa, and the crash of the Delta Airlines jet- liner. Those were just some of the worst events last year, but they’ve hurt a lot of people and won’t be easily forgotten. Everyone can always forget the bad for a little while though when good things happen. In 1985 the Cincinatti Reds player — manager Peter Rose broke Ty Cobb’s career hit record. Also in 1985 the Kansas City Royals won the World Series. In 1986, January was getting off to a good start with the Bears winning the Super Bowl against the New Eng- land Patriots, but then there was the disaster with the space shuttle Chal- lenger. That wasn’t good at all. Many deaths occured in late 1985 with some of the most famous actors known all around the country. Orson Wells, who was 70 years old, died of 2 heart attacks. Lloyd Nolan, who was 83, died after a battle with lung cancer. Rock Hudson, who was 59, died from aids. Although many tragedies and un- happy times occured in the 1985-86 school year we must never forget the good times. These trying times showed how much love and care the American people have for one another. We will never forget the lives that were lost. But we can remember the lives they shared with us. The joy and laughter of people can never be lost. — Lora Whisenant Heart Attack Heart attacks kill 1000’s of people each year. Or- son Wells, who was 70 years old, died in late 85. Lung Cancer Lung Cancer is just one form of cancer. Lloyd Nolan, who was 83 died after his battle with can- cer. 28 FEATURES Space Program Space walker. James Van Hoften, stands tall on the end of the Robot arm of the space Shuttle. Vietnam The Vietnam Memorial is inscribed with the names of more than 58,000 dead or missing sol- diers. AIDS AIDS is a virus that is causing a lot of confusion in laboratories all over the world. Rock Hudson is just one of the many that died from AIDS. Cancer Yul Brynner, one of the most interesting and pop- ular actors died of Cancer at the age of 65. FEATURES 29 (ABOVE) JAY JUREK and Michelle Lopez are prepped out people who take the style of Preppie this year. (BELOW) HEATHER EWERS and Paul Marthaler were both very skep- tical about taking this picture. But after they were punked into it, they even decided to pose! (TOP) SWrATCHES are sweepin’ the nation and we won’t even mention t arms! (ABOVE) THERE’S a new fashions out this year, which has been described “House”. Otis Reed, Carla McLaurin and Neal Scott indulged into this fashi' and decided to “House” this picture out. h i • 1 9 o F 8 n a 5 s d - s 1 A 9 n O 8 d f 6 There’s many types of fashion, some old some new. The old fashion’s were still very much in style to many people. Preppie was a cool down to earth look that satisfy’s most of the down to earth people. Punk was a way out look that at- tracts some of the way out people. It contained many kinds of way out cloth- ing that we hope does not affect the people who desired to portray the “PUNK” style. House was very new this year. It had a great variety of styles. You could be a house dresser, a house dancer. You could even receive a house haircut that was really wild. Pants were also changing from regu- lar jeans and baggies, to Flowered jeans and Stirrups pants. I may note that this style was strictly one for the ladies! Swatches ticked the nation crazy and were the 1 selling item today. These Swatches came in all styles and colors, that your mind couldn’t possibly think of. Swatches even kept great time if you were intelligent enough to tell time without the help of hands. Music came in many forms. Rock, Pop, Classiscs, New wave, Disco and House. There were many good artist’s, that were great at the music professed in, but we decided to put “Bruce Springstein” in the spot light this year. In August of 1985 Bruce Springstein toured the downtown area of Soilder Field, where his concert was held. There were many people who attended this concert, including many teenagers. On the way to this exciting event, there was an fatal accident that occurred and killed six teenagers near Soilder Field. Nevertheless the concert was a major turnout for thousands of people. — By Danita S. Carter 30 FADS FASHION 32 FEATURES Disasters are the most dreadful and pain-taking event that can ever happen. If it is not related to the grounds of earth, it is associated with peoples lives in many different ways and incidents. With each passing year, many disas- ters occur World Wide. Some can be mild, where as some can be totally dev- astating. The following disasters oc- curred around the world during 1985- 1986! A dam burst in Italy and killed 200. A mexico earthquake left 5,000 dead and 150,000 homeless. A landslide in Puerto Rico took 150 more lives. In November, Colombia’s 17,716-foot Vevado del Ruiz erupted; leaving more than 20,000 dead or missing amidst the mud and ashes. In September, tragedy struck Mexico, the worlds’ most populated city, in the form of a devastating earthquake. The city was in ruins and the peoples’ death toll was in the thousands. Few in the metropolitan area of 18 million escaped the effects of the first quake, which reg- istered 8.1 on the Richter Scale; or the second quake, which measured 7.5. Workers dug constantly in search of survivors. They had to work with their hands because even pickaxes could have caused a collapse through all the ruhbage. One of the truly amazing mir- acles was that workers found and res- cued 24 newborn babies from the ruins of a hospital ward. The year 1985 proved to be a disas- trous year for aviation. Many lives were lost. The worst single airplane crash in history occurred on August 12. Five hundred people died and it was a mir- acle that four people survived. An entire city block was destroyed in Philadelphia. Police tried to evict mem- bers of the radical group “Move” from their fortified rawhouse by dropping a small bomb on the building. A fire was started by the device and about 60 houses were destroyed. Another major disaster that occurred was the errupting of Columbia’s Ne- vado del Ruiz. The crater, which had long been dormant, violently awoke and splurted about 8,000 feet in the air and a milewide wall of mud oozed over the countryside destroying towns like Armero, where a majority of its 22,500 residents perished. Although these tragic events oc- curred, many people from around the world contributed funds to help the vic- tims recover from these disasters. — Tonia Bullitt Nancy Plamondon Hotter CLUB - (FRONT ROW) Wilbon Perry, Joseph lips, Stacy fpgfl, Judy Brown. Kelly Robey. Richard Szromba Bhickstone. Ron Rt.minski, Phil Cristeilo. Ken Chavers (SKC- (BACK ROW) Darryl Greenwood. Rob Boudiette, Tom Herr. ONI) ROW) Debbie Skimmel. Dawn VanDeurson, Lori Phil Chris Heldt, Tom Sheridan. Terry Hampton (TOP) THE BLAZETTES enchanted the crowd with their prop (ABOVE) THE BLAZETTES smile, sparkle, and shine routine. BLAZETTES — (FRONT ROW) Danita Carter, Wanda Santiago (SECOND (ABOVE) THE BLAZETTES in action during a pep assembly. ROW) Zabrina Hawkins (dropped) Christy Pruett (dropped) Nomesha Hardy, Shericce Brown. Angela Fryer (BACK ROW)Donna McCallon. Trade Kowalski, Latrease Thigpen (dropped). Linda Santiago, Cassie Floyd (NOT PICTURED) Carrie Poppo, and Desiree Tatum Blazettes qualify lazettes On Top! for state The Blazettes were Bloom Trails new im- proved pom pon squad. They were under the authorization of Mrs. Knowles. The Blazettes practiced very hard, practicing up to five days a week. All the hard work indeed payed off winning a first place trophy in the prop category at St. Charles High School. The Blazettes also won a second place trophy in the eight minute cate- gory at Jacksonville, qualifying them for state in March. The Blazettes per- formed at home basketball and football games. Mrs. Knowles deserved a great deal of credit for asking over the squad and making it the best she could possi bly do. If it wasn’t for her, the Blazettes would not be Bloom Trails winning squad! “The Blazettes have had mai turns for the worse, but we’ve a ways come out on top. I thank a with it.” — uamta b. Carter — Tracie Kowalski Danita Carter had been on Bla- zettes for three years and planned to continue next year. Danita felt the squad had improved over the past year. On her free time, Danita enjoyed being with her friends and her boyfriend. Other than being on Blazettes, Danita was also on the yearbook staff. After gradu- ation from school, Danita hoped to go to college and pursue a career in Business. — Tracie Kawolski I KNEW I shouldn't have worn these five :ks on my hands! I: BLAZETTES 35 08 (LEFT) THE BLAZETTES are back. (ABOVE) WHILE WAITING FOR the results of the competition, the Blazettes took time out for a picture. (LEFT) O.K. DANITA, show us your pear- lies. Fans Excell at Basketball and Football Games Through ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■I heerleading Andrea Richard had been a cheerleader at Bloom Trail for four years and eight years be- fore that starting in first grade. In the off season of spring you would have found her playing softball and more then likely you’ll have found her cheering and keeping spirits high there also. Andrea wanted to go to Northern University where she will study for a degree in visual communication. While there, she was going to try out for the cheerleading squad and hoped to continue on at being a spirit leader. While the squad was at the USCA Camp 85 she participat- ed in the individual competi- tion and placed tenth. This was a honor well deserved for any- one that had the talent as a cheerleader, which obviously she does. w — Phillip Myer RS IS THE cheer of the fans as the varsity cheerleaders finish up another one of their exquisite routines. ITS HALFTIME and Bloom Trails upcoming junior varsity cheerleading squad entertains the visiting team with their performance. ■■■■I ■■■■I ■■■■■ al The clock runs out and the Blazers tuck another victory un- der their belt. But who were the real winners of the game? The fans were of course. If it was not for them this would have been just an- other game. And the biggest supporters of the Blazers were the cheerleaders. Their job may not look the hardest from the bleachers, but there was quite a few requirements to become one. First they had to try out showing their acro- batic skills and technique. Once they were chosen as a cheerleader, they had to put in long hours of training. Some- times practice lasted way past six o’clock. Hours of long training were part of the job though. All of the hard work payed off. In state competition the squad placed fif- teenth. When the squad participated in “We had practice about four times a week lasting way past six sometimes. ” Debbie Lennertz the United States Cheerleader Associ- ation camp in 1984 they placed First and second in 1985. They also performed in the World Competition in April. The main job was to keep fans in Blazer spirit. When the teams were los- ing they always had a way to keep the fans cheering. Most of the time this was all it took to get the Blazers back on the winning trail. But even when this did not work and the Blazers did lose, the cheerleaders always had a smile on their face and happiness in their heart and always looked forward to the next game. So the next time its raining out or the temperature was well below zero don’t just sit at home and do nothing come on out and support the Blazers and be- come part of the cheering team. But when the cheerleaders take the floor stand up and cheer them on and show our opponents Blazer spirit at its most. — Phillip Myers (ABOVE LEFT) THE VARSITY CHEERLEADING SQUAD — (CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM) Amy Qunell, Sharon Nykasa, Charlotte James, Captain. Michelle Sova, Rita Rush. Natalie Richard, Tracy Townsend. Debbie Lenertz, Yolanda Craig, Andrea Richard. Captain. Mrs. Body, Coach (ABOVE) JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADING — SQUAD (FRONT ROW) Becky Williams, Tonjua Winemiller, Valerie Richard, Karen McGrady, Nicole Thorek (BACK ROW) Keisha Webster, Dawn Winemiller. Mary Nathan FRESHMEN CHEERLEADING SQUAD (FRONT) Ana Acena, Angela Hurley, (SECOND ROW) Claudia Lewis, Kim Whitfield. (THIRD ROW) Kelly Schrek, Phyllis Richard: sponsor, Cindy Schfield, (FOURTH ROW) Kim Gazzilo, Nicole Jaranowski, Cassandra Robinson. Michelle Pelock, (BACK) Charlotte Bridges, Lottie Conner, Francis Brown ■■■■■■I CHEERLEADING 37 BOYS CROSS COUNTRY - (FRONT ROW) Terry Ebert, Harold Beville, Gary Ratliff, Joe Blackstone (BACK ROW) Coach Stephens, Chris Heldt, Steve York, Craig Jahnke BLOOM TRAIL’S Gary Ratliff makes his move passed this Thornridge runner. 38 CROSS COUNTRY Coach Stephens set high goals for the cross-country season. o Make A Winning Team. Chris Heldt was perhaps the most valuable runner on our cross-country team. He held records in both cross- country and track. In cross-country he competed down state in the 3.0 miles and came in 4th with a time of 14:46. During the cross-country season Chris com- peted in the Crete Pow-Wow and came in 1st with a time of 13:56. At the Kankakee Invite he held the re- cord of 14:48 for the 2.9 miles. During the indoor track season he held records in the 3200 with a time of 9:41, the 1600 with a time of 4:31, the Sprint Medley relay, and the 3200 relay. His best event during high school was the 3200 which is the longest distance until National Cali- ber meets. After graduation he plans to go to college and major in biology or psy- chology. He will still compete in both cross-country and track. — Dallas Baker RAIN won’t even stop Chris Heldt in a race. WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY (FRONT ROW) Dallas Baker, Tina Wehrle, Debbie Skimel (BACK ROW) Coach Stephens, Kris Lee, Debby Ix pez DEBBIE SKIMEL doesn’t take advantage of being lead. CROSS COUNTRY’S FINEST (RIGHT) The Dynamic Duo (Chris anc Joe) strike again. Kristen Lee and Debbie Skimel relax when they know they ran their best. I relax when m ■ L CROSS COUNTRY B.T. OPP. 50 Highland 15 50 Munster 15 50 Chesterton 15 21 Eisenhower 21 — 31 Bloom 26 50 Highland 15 49 Crownpoint 15 30 Bishop 25 — 28 Thornton (boys) 28 30 Thornton (girls) 25 33 Thornridge (boys) 25 50 Thornridge (girls) 15 Coach Stephens set high goals for the 1985 cross-country season. The team with a lot of hard word and endurance accomplished these for the lead. Occasionally they would end the race in a tie to show B.T. was number one. m First, he wanted ‘1985 was a pivotal year in cross- country for Bloom Trail, and it looks like we pivoted in the right Most Valuable Runners. For girls cross- country Debbie Skimel was nominated Most Valuable Runner. The Most Improved Runner from the 1985 cross-country season to the 1986 season was Kristen Lee. In the 1985 sea- son she ran the 2.0 miles in 15:48 and in the 1986 season she ran it in 13:41. She improved by over two minutes. Joe Blackstone r Hp.ldt tn and directioi j.’ y The goals Coach Stephens set for d • I Loach btevens y ' .71 . ® 0 and Chris not only qualified for gionals to Sectionals, to have severa 1 state, but also Joe came in thirty- ond and Chris, undefeated until sec- Another goal was for Debbie Skimel boys and girls to be All-Conferenc :his to be All-Conference champion. She champions, and also to have individua 3 IT ' ! me, came in fourth. placed eighth at conference with a lot of state qualifiers. During meets Chris and Joe were ath- hard work le a tically above all the o thercompetitors For bo rainst each other and Joe B s cross-country Chris Heldt — Dallas Bake r na on ,en naa to run ag lacKstone were nominated ror r f—1 —j-J 15 CROSS COUNTRYS ■■■ra ■■■■■■■■ The Super Trail Shuffler is what we say I BBS B ■■■■■■■■ mm ■■ mm ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ictory Is What We Say! ■■■■■■■I Heggie ROW) Joe F ters, Bruce Crose, Iters, Jeff Gold May, Manager, ( off, Ken Chavers, Coi ieldi ene NE Coach Len Motta, Paul Hoff, Ken Chavers, Co-capt.; Tullison, Bob Berner, Brian Wiley, Tim Venn, Tim Mcuuiuna, Ron Glenn, Tom Sheridan, Co-capt; Coach Tom Tong, Carrie Blocker, Manager (TIIIRI) ROW) Bobby Hayslett, Robert John- son, Johnny Scott, Chanel Sherman, Jerome Ebert, Chuck Mi- chaels, Byron Beideman, Ron Osborn, Mike Crepps (BACK ROW) Aide Glen Ingram, Dan Lumsdon. Pat Young, Co-capt.; David Nelson. Dan Barich, Mike Williams, Mike Pelock, Co-capt.; Joe Schimmel, Ralph Stuart, Co-capt. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s Bloom Trail’s Marvin Tullison. Marvin was 5’10’ and weighs 174 lbs. Although you may not know him personally, you may had seen his picture in the Chicago Sun- Times once, for his outstanding performance in football. Besides football, Marvin en- joyed participating in track, and when he was not playing sports, you would most likely find him studying or eating. SOPHOMORES — (FRONT ROW) Tom Laraphere, Tyrale Johnson, Jeff Schimmel, Darren Johnson, Steve Peralta, Michael Wortham. Mark Stenson. Keith Shannon (BACK ROW) Jason Duchene, Ernest Turner, Head Coach; Randy Norcutt, Jerry Brooks, Ed Pellegrini, Warren Johnson, James Michaels, Steve Fezler, Ed Walter, Ron Ray, Ass’t Coach (NOT PICTURED) Roderick Buckner. Cordell Drake, Danny Cuddigan, Eric Bailey. Abdul Muhammed, Ryan Mavton, Charles Dovich, Darren Gray — Karl Maxwell Marvin Tullison is known throughout the entire Chicagoland for his outstanding per- formance in Bloom Trail’s Varsity football team. He has improved the quality of our football team. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■I FRESHMAN - (FRONT ROW) Coach Vance Cole, Quitter, Edward Williams, Quitter, Anthony Williams. Tamaro Hudson, Coach Robert Gleich (SECOND ROW ) Bennett Grassano, Jerry Radatz. Quitter. John Boersma. John Schimmel. Quitter (THIRD ROW) Quitter, Cordell Drake, Roderick Buckner, Quit- ter, Quitter, Chris Davis (FOURTH ROW) Coach Morgan, Ste Gutekenst, Greg Jennings, Quitter, Quitter, Lance Wright, Qui (BACK ROW) Todd Kulacz, Aaron Webb. Mike Hoff, Rich hey. Bob Richie, George Hoff, Mike Gamborota, Bob Terry (NO PICTURED) Paul Schumke, Trov Dillard, Thomas Morgai Steve Silva The Super Trail Shuffle of 1985’s Bloom Trail’s football team con- sisted of many- confident, hard- working players. This could not have been possi- ble if it weren’t for the Mike Ditkas, . ke Coach Tom Tong, Len Motta, and oach Turner. Coach Tong, after being asked what e thought and felt about the way the ear turned out, replied by saying, “I was a bit disappointed. I felt that he team would have been the first earn to win the Conference title and lake the playoffs. We did not accom- ish that goal.” However, the team did accomplish 1 r recognitions, says Tong: ‘I was pleased with the offensive point production, and was impressed that we ended the season scoring a total of 267 points, in which it was Bloom Trail’s first time to ever score 200 or more points in one season. On top of that, we were the third most explosive team in the area, which added up to 32 teams, in regards to the points scored in the season.” ■WlKar !§■■■■■■■■■■! __________________________ “I was pleased with the offensive point production.” — Tom Tong The Blazers were off to a good start at the beginning of the season. Apparent- ly, things didn’t work out as they were expected, according to Tong. The Blaz- ers are not where they ought to be, but Bm frr if AV—± r definitely not where they used to be! “Marvin Tullison was the first run- ning back in school history to rush over 1000 yards, David Nelson set Bloom Trail a passing record for passing over 1088 yards, and Ken Chavers was se- lected for first team AU-Conf. for two years in a row.” Last, Coach Tong gave his predic- tions for the following football season: “Unfortunately, during the football season, we will lose all of our starting offensive and deffensive lineman. It’s really hard to play and win any football game without some solid offensive and deffensive lineman. So, depending on how quickly the line matures will tell if we will make it to State playoffs and win the Conference title.” — Karl Maxwell Ml Football B.T. Opp. 44 Argo 12 18 Oak Forest 0 34 Homewood Flossmoor 36 14 Thornton 17 20 Thornwood 27 32 Eisenhower 34 21 Bloom 0 25 Joliet Central 15 13 Thornridge 34 •'take “Tf ■ the ball and rui a!” is what Bloom Trail's makes his wa V 1 o the touchdown zone for ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a sophomore Mark Stenson. (No. 30), seemed to be saying ns he the winning team. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Ron Ruminski and Tom Herr were B.T.’s finest golfers in the 85-86 school year. Ron was named M.V.P. at the close of the season with a 45.5 average. He was an all around excep- tional golfer but his putting skills and fairway iron shots were his best techniques. Keeping up a consistent game was a very strong point of Ron’s. His best scores were that of 36 in a nine-hole game and 78 in an eighteen-hole game. When Ron be- gan playing golf his freshman year he learned that he had to relax and con- centrate on every shot. Every now and then his frustrations got in the way of his playing abilities but with time and patience he learned to over- come this stumbling-block. In the fu- ture there was a great possibility for him to become a professional golfer. His comments on this were, “If I thought I had a chance I would try because you make a lot of money.” Tom Herr was also an exceptional golfer, he earned the title for having the lowest average of 45.3, just miss- ing M.V.P. because he did not keep up a consistent game. His best tech- niques were driving and chipping (which is the use of short shots). His best games were a 35 in nine-holes and 78 in eighteen-holes. When he was asked feelings about golf his re- ply was, “I love the game. It gives me a chance to get away and relax. I like to play for money.” If he would con- sider it as a career his response was, “Maybe as a career because it’s a great life being a pro golfer. You make a lot of money if you are good and I also love the environment of a country club!” — Tammy Donovan the team the lar- Tryouts fo 1985 golf broughtHfl gest number of ap- ever in history, were six- pi icants the B.T. There teen varsity appli- cants and about sixteen on the frosh.-soph. level, 'ew dropped out as the season began :ause of grades and work obligations, we still had one of largest squads r. The varsity talent was more even- distributed this year than ever be- The highlite of the season came en we tied a very strong Marion m at 168. Several times the squad )t in the 160’s which was a vast im- )vement over last year. U the frosh.-soph. level, there was a of enthusiasm and a great desire to ictice. If this continued, the future bright for B.T. varsity golf. The it enthusiastic frosh.-soph. golfers e Rich Puskarich, Rodney Lopez, m Davis, John Allegro, Robert Lia- zuk and Tom Willett. The five leading scores on the F-S team were: Rodney Lopez .................50.1 Tony Gonzalez Rich Puskarich John Davis . “Next year promises to be an exciting year because of the strong junior squad members we had and the enthusiastic frosh.- John Allegro soph, members. ■IB — Don Croarkin Tammy Donovan rsity — (KNEELING) Rich Kurczewski, Phil Cristello, Ron Ru- iski (STANDING) Tom Herr, Todd Paulsen, Rob Lucente. Mr. jakin — Coach OSH-SOPH - (KNEELING) Bob Liazuk. John Allegro, John vis, Brian Burbach (STANDING) John Willet, Rodney Lopez, Augie nzalez. Rich Puskarich Golf B.T. Opp. 173 Bremen 176 181 Richards 201 178 Thornton 175 193 Andrew 172 168 Marion 168 182 Thornwood 172 177 Eisenhower 184 188 Joliet West 170 162 Bloom 155 172 T.F. North 164 179 Joliet Central 172 165 Thorn ridge 171 167 Mt. Carmel 1.56 170 H.F. 162 176 Crete-Monee 163 Score 18 Holes Placement 356 Rich East Invite 19 of 32 365 Conference Fifth Place 383 Regional Fourteenth 44 WOMEN’S SWIMMING rn ■HIV■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■ A L KIM KEOGH keeps track down scores and limes ws; of the was many of Terry Martinez was a member of the Bloom Trail Womens Swim Team for four years. In 1984 she was a co-captain and was picked as one of the four captains of the 1985 Womens Team. Her events were the 500 and 200 free style and the 400 meter. After high school she planned to go to Illinois State University where she would try to receive her de- gree in marketing. Terry was involved in many other school activities such as Student Council, Senior Class, and Band. Ter- ry had many ways of adding school spirit and class charm. Terry left Bloom Trail with a feeling that she was a part of its great success. — Phillip Myers ■■■■■■■■■■■■■a TINA TIDD swam the butterfly at a recent meet giving the visitors tough competition. ■■■■■■■■■■ ■ WOMEN’S SWIM TEAM — (FRONT ROW) Sherri Bradshaw, Kim Keogh, Karrie Edwards, -Jennifer Busch, Laura Petsohauer. Holly Gilkeson (SECOND ROW) Diana Reyna, Manager; Roxanne □ Marciniak, Keri Lukasik, Heather Zeller, Kelley Bish, Terry Martinez, Coach Loven (BACK ROW) Caterina Mancusi. Jennifer Johnson, Kelley Robey, Mindy Raines. Connie Placek, Tina Tidd, Kathy Velasquez mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■a H■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Determination And Pride Was The Cheer For omens Swimming SWIMMING OPP HOME 120 Thornwood 37 80 Thornton 75 104 Thornridge 43 78 Eisenhower 77 55 109 Homewood Flossmor Bloom [■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■I (TOP LEFT) Caterina Mancusi and Jennifer Johnson relax and have a little fun after another painstaking practice. (TOP) Coach Tucker and Holly Gilkeson are amazed at the new timings and are hoping that they will win the next meet. (ABOVE) Terry Martinez shows perfect form in the freestyle event as she nears the finish line with expectations of another personal best. 9 H H H | (LEFT) The team captains take time out to practice to pose for the Yearbook photographer; Mindy Raines, Kelly Robey, Terry Martinez, and Heather Zeller. Under the leader- ship of coach Loven and Coach Tucker and team captains Terry Martinez, Mindy Raines, Heather Zeller, and Kelly Robey, the Womens Swim team tried their hardest at ining every meet they went to and n when the losses came in they were ready preparing for the next meet. The Womens Swim team had a tough i trying year. There were times when y were so close to winning but yet so far away. For instance the time they met Eisenhower, both teams held a los- “Even when we lost we still pushed for a victory. ” ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■I ■ ■■■■■■■■■■ BM,ndy Hains _________________________ ing record and Bloom Trail lost by the score of 78 to 77. This was probably the biggest letdown for the swimmers. Even with a record of 0 and 7, the women swimmers felt confident about each other. Some even went to say that this was the best team Bloom Trail has had in years. The women swimmers had a feeling of pride knowing that they gave it all they had. The times after losing close games, such as the Eisen- hower meet, many teammates just wanted to cry and some even did, but this didn't stop them. In fact it prob- ably made them try harder. A team with such determination and pride de- served recognition here at Bloom Trail. Phillip Myers ■ Stacy Spila was not only on the women’s ten- nis team but she was also involved in choraliers, ad- vanced girls choir, and gymnastics. In gymnas- tics, Stacy qualified for re- gional and for sectionals. In tennis, she was the number one player and did just as good in dou- bles. Stacy was also in- volved in the play “The Fiddler on the Roof’, which was held on March 20, 21, and 22 in the schools auditorium. Be- sides having involved in school activities, Stacy held a job and planned to go to college. Kim Keogh STACY SPILA shows how hap- py she can be after a tennis match. VARSITY — Ralph Kwilosz. Michelle Nyt'ri, Donna Patrick, Stacy Spila, Jennifer Wills, Kim Hesser (NOT PICTU REI� Gail Turner. Ann Koesma, Deseree Kendra 111 J.V. — Lam' Neiken, Lauri Corbin. Marv Ryan, Cindi Strieler. Sandy Walker, Sonja Trella (NOT PICTURED) Donna Reithknect, Tracy McCarty, Sheila Wooden, Kristen Simonsen Overlooking Record, The Wo. illing To Try': XL...° „ i rn-i it rdest dur- Ji PATRICK tries her har3 I ing practice to get ready for her tennis he Win-. Teai ANN KOOESMA makes this game 1 like there is nothing to it at all. but know belter. 46 WOMEN’S TENNIS _____________________________ This year was Coach Kwilosz’s first year coaching the girls’ varsity tennis team. “Inexperi- enced but good atti- tudes” seemed to sum up his impres- sons of the kind of season it was. Inex- perience resulted in v victories; however, the many new Is continued to work hard and show ady progress. ■Standouts on this year’s team were “I feel that tennis is a great ort and is very good exercise, 'sides our win doss record, we EIM HESSER returns the ball with ease. MR. N El KEN, freshman-sophomore coach, shows some of the girls some COACH KWILOSZ is trying to pointers. things. Tennis T.F. North Crete Monee Richards Thornton Thornwood Marian Eisenhower Bloom Joliet Central Thornridge EREE KENDRA hopes that the ball will make it FRESHMAN WOMEN’S TENNIS 4 7 !■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ VARSITY - (TOP) (FRONT ROW) AnKela Contreras. MichelleChrittofane Monica Morane, Donna Wright, Judy Balogh (SECOND HOW) Lori Philli Michelle Pohrte, Rene Christofanelli, Marlena Contreras, Shelly Knij, ROW) Judy Brown, List McCormick, Heather Adiar, Kim Skowronski belly Knight (BA( Schofield, Coach •. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a wmmmmmMm ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■mmmmmmmm olleyball Fever (TOP) DURING A TIME-OUT, Mr. Lightell gives the sophomores some helpful hints. (ABOVE) (FRONT ROW) Rene Christofanelli. Donna Wright. Monica Morane (SECOND ROW) Lisa McCormick, Kim Shaw. Marlena Contreras. Shelly Knight (BACK ROW) Minta Braschler, Coach Lightell. Heather Adair !■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ !■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 48 VOLLEYBALL________ (ABO E) (FRONT ROW ) 1 racy Schultz. Cynthia Mendoza.Annie Boyle, K Sarek. Chante Jones (SECOND ROW') Michelle Rains, Sonya McFarland, D. orah Wade. Carol Dulaney (BACK ROWr) Coach Robert Lightell, Annma Mclnery, Valanie Rush. Sheila Davis, Tracy Cole Michelle Pohrte was indeed an outstanding player for the Varsity Volleyball team. Aside from Vol- leyball, Michelle was involved in the sophomore class and the Bowling Club. On her freetime, Michelle enjoyed spending time with her friends and going to the mall. After school, Michelle would like to pursue a career in the medi- cal field. — Tracie Kowalski (LEFT) MICHELLE POHRTE struts her stuff. : Varsity B.T. OP. 8 Hillcrest 15 8 T F North 15 15 Rich East 9 0 H F 15 15 Crete Monee 0 3 Thornton 15 15 Joliet West 10 11 Reavis 15 12 Bremen 15 5 Thornwood 15 15 Eisenhower 7 2 Manteno 15 9 Shepard 15 16 Bloom 19 5 Joliet Central 15 1 Thornridge 15 3 H F 15 13 Thornton 15 8 Thornwood 15 15 Eisenhower 20 2 Marian 15 15 Bloom 10 0 Thornridge 10 0 Marian 19 (LEFT) COACH SKOWRONSKI gives advice. ■■■■■■■■■til HATE when Joe Skowronski Volleyball wasn’t will be better. Each player contributed a very easy sport. It as much as he had, but sometimes it just took a lot of hard work and practice. Each team member must work together. Winning wasn’t “Teamwork. It takes six play- everything, but to ers ajJ waking together. ” know how hard you’ve worked and strived to meet your made you want to work even — irder. Both Coach Joe Skowronski id Robert Lightell deserved a great doesn’t work out no matter how hard :al of recognition for a job well done, you try. The coaches did a very out- anfidence and ability must run high, standing job for an outstanding team, he Varsity squad was losing a lot of “Teamwork. It takes six players all itstanding players, but returning working together.” Commented ayers had gained many skills. rT'1-- olleyball team did not have Skowronski. Joe •essive year, but hopefully ■ ■■ Tracie Kowalski MEN’S VARSITY BASKETBALL BT OPP 56 HF 58 93 Marian 40 55 Thornton 52 56 Rich East 26 91 Thornwood 57 71 Richards 29 90 Eisenhower 62 76 Lincoln Way 46 87 Bloom 59 o N Jimmie Sykes, Bloom Trail’s num- ber 30 and 5T1 guard on the varsity basketball team, is a good sport and a fine athlete. Sykes best game was against Bloom where he shot 13 points that aided in our victory. When asked about future plans or goals Sykes replied, “I plan to go to Eastern University and play basket- ball there.” I don’t have any definite plans to play professional basketball because the chances of that happen- ing are one in a million. — Barbara Harris JIMMIE SYKES easily scores two points in the game against Bloom. □ i i n ■ [El 1 fa°J PF JO RF BJ KE ns AI n. 5 E EJE322322 a dm ISM i BASKETBALL - Jr f XJSL3 ies 3 orp itc •e, ell Kei B h jai Sha Li '■U ns M ■ n« ey rn vTu Muhamm ad. Er c Ui ay� u rry. m ke Da vie ia aric h lerick 1 hael F lich —x r -T” ] hner, Out, Dana Jones, Milta nsoi n I ian :o jVil lams arle m lardson, Jason E launer (Tl ni R 3W ) 1X16 n. I Dut, C Ie, Ma Jr lardco: f-n f'r! Cc rde 11 E ►rake !rd L. s alat hie Pa nt on f tr, Out G on reg go r , j [an gei ar R n ' r L_L_ 50 MEM’S RASKETBAL1 b I j — VARSITY BASKETBALL (FRONT ROW) David Sanders, Mgr.,; Jimmie Sykes, Ken Chavers. Daryl Greenwood, John Scott, Brent Milsap. Mgr. (BACK ROW) Head Coach Gary Meyer, David Clark, Mgr.; Jeari Wood, James Banks, Joe Buggemi, Wilbon Perry, David Nelson, John Cole, Brian Thomas, Mgr.; Asst. Coach Boh Frick | After Bloom Trail easily downed Bloom in their first meeting, (87-59) the Trojans came back February 14 for a re- match determined to steal in the backcourt, resulted in a lay up by junior guard Johnny Scott. When the Blazers regained the ball, junior for- ward John Cole dropped through a baseline jumper. That hoop ended the first quarter with an 18-12 lead for the Blazers. -H-Hi tttt win. With both teams laying cautiously, neither managed to tablish a consistant pattern until the lazers pulled away during the closing ages. An exchange of baskets was the tutine for the majority of the opening uarter. The Blazers finally put togeth “ a scoring run over the last 1:14 of the rst quarter. Perry, senior forward, drove down- ourt after rebounding a missed Trojan utside shot and tossed in a jump shot. In Bloom’s next posession, a Blazer “Records don’t mean anything when we’re playing Bloom” — Coach Meyer - After Perry rebounded a missed Bloom free throw, the ball was passed to junior forward David Nelson, who capped the fast break with a layup that barely beat the first half buzzer. That two-pointer gave the Blazers a 28-21] half-time edge. During the third quarter the Blazers slowly began to widen their command. First Perry Clicked on two foul shots, then junior center Joe Buggemi con- nected on a short inside jump shot. When senior guard Jimmie Sykes tossed through another pair of free throws, the Blazers were well on their way with a 54-41 margin and five min- utes to play. The Blazers steadily added to its lead with accurate free throw shooting in the fourth quarter. Out of a total of 19 tries the Blazers sank 16 foul shots. The final score was Blazers 72, Trojans 56. 444. Barbara Harris II.BON PKKRY demonstrates his basketball technique. MEN’S BASKETBALL 51 The Varsity Basketball Team i -'i'' And Coming. Even Though The Team Is lazers End With A Good Season ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■I (LEFT) SONYA MCFARLAND drives to the basket with the bal ) Blazers Yasmeen Muhammed and April Sanders go for the n (FRONT ROW) VARSITY Precida Williams, Camenlita Nelson, An- gela Thompson, Lana Caraway, Kim Nelson, Shaun Bell (BACK ROW) Marlene Beach, Sue Norris, Gail Turner, Kim Ellis, April Sanders, Gail Malone, Coach Anthony Kennedy As one of the most im- proved players if the basket- ball team Lana Carraway had shown that she can play. As one of the leading scores of the SICA East Conference, Lana Caraway had carried the Blazers to a 9-2 season in conference and a 13-6 in overall play. That qualified them for regionals in the first round of girls state championship play. Lana said practice makes perfect, so she does a lot of it. She still does try hard be- cause she said she wants to be the best player on the team. One of her hopes was that the Lady Blazers win the IHSA girls basketball cham- pionship. — Aaron Wayne SONIA MCFARLAND goes up for the layup. 52 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (FRONT ROW) FROSH-SOPH Cynthia Davis, Sonya McFarland. Patricia Weave Tonya Jackson, Dawn Schaffner (SECOND ROW) Monique Davj i, Maryiln Simes, Shannon Woods. Arlene Cooper ( ida Cleveland, Susie Soto. Kim Pac‘ rmick (FOURTH ROW) Melissa Mj Barnes. Ruthie Peebles (BACK ROW) Tamika Wilson. Sonia Buckner, Crystal Steel) Valarie Rush ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ When asked about how he felt with this year’s girls basket- ball season, and did it meet up to his ex- pectations, a grin the size of the Cheshire Cat appeared on Mr. Anthony Kennedy’s face. “We have a season, said Coach Kennedy. A draw back to this season is that the Lady Blazers can’t play well under pressure. “The girls do not do well un- der pressure, but we will do our best at the Regionals,” said coach Kennedy. To me , and not ain Three of the biggest factors that led to the success of the Blazers was Kim Ellis, Shaun Bell, and Lana Caraway. Even though the Blazers lost Shaun Bell, one of the leading scorers, to disci- plinary reasons, the void was filled by Kim Ellis and Lana Caraway. improve their skill in games that the One of the most improved players of pressure is put on, coach Kennedy gave the season was Lana Caraway. Lana the Lady Blazers strenuous workouts at Caraway helped the Blazers in scoring their practices. and defense. Since the team found out The only two losses dealt to the Blaz- ers this season in conference were by Thornton and Bloom. Considering the art and wins against teams ’t expected to win, the Blazers _ perience during games. “It was trial error, the way we gained some much eeded experience,” commented Mr. ennedy. The Lady Blazers lost some mes, but they won most of � mes which won them the Si inference with a 9-2 season, ally shocked by this grou “Even though we are not a team with a lot of depth or ex- perience we got out of the gate quickly and won some big games that I didn’t think we could win. tough conference that the Lady Blazers were in, they did alright being a inexpe- rienced team. “It will be tough playing in Region- als, but I think we can do well.” ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■I ■ |! — Aaron Wayne IHII IB I Coach Kennedy they could do many different things they haven’t lost since that time. “The state championship is not out our grasps if we play the way have this ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■I Basketball OPP APRIL SANDERS says her prayers then shoots hopin the ball will ro in. 53 ■ I Bremen Crete Monee Thornton Rich East Thornwood Eisenhower Lincoln Way Bloom Joliet Thomridge H-F Thornton Thornwood Crete Monee Rich East Eisenhower Bloom Marian Thomridge VAHSITY Judy Brown ) Jackie Reeves, Bloom Trail Gymnastics Is A Team That Tumbles, Flips, And Balances To in Through The Season. ZAKKIYYA ABDULLA is a first year gymnast, and here she shows how much balance you must have to perform on the balance beam. i n m i Tim rrrrrTtfT ITT D K ROW) M p oun de , on ilL Besides being volved in gymnastics Andrea Hargreaves also involved in Chora liers. Andrea started a a freshman and now de votes all her time tc gymnastics by stayinj after school in the gym nasties room and by go ing to summer camp Andrea goes to an opei gym twice a week fo three hours a day. Shi went to Sectionals ant out of 50 to 60 peopl she placed 23rd. An drea says, “I neve would have gone as far if Mr. Mach wasn’ such a good coach.” ■ ■EEGISEijaflEEHSEEEFaESiBiEZ aupiftirj mmm m 1............a aa — Kim Keogh ANDREA HARGREAVEf puts in full concentration i she balances her weight on ; balance beam. 54 GYMNASTICS mastics is a very intrigu- rt which requires alot of •actice, and hard work. ” — Donna Wright mprove; a tarting as One of the highlights of the season was the winning of the Bloom Invitational. Andrea Hargreaves, Karen Shipp, and Stacy Spila, made it through Regionals to compete in Section- als. Two performers o showed considerable improvement re senior, Andrea Hargreaves, who rted at high level and continued to rlena Contreras performs Judy Brown demonstrates how a perfect vault the judges Kim Keogh done. GYMNASTCIS 55 Wil g shows her flexibility y doing BT 122.2 122.2 113.8 113.8 119.5 122.4 96.2 96.2 90.8 119.4 124.3 124.3 125.1 Gymnastics Bradley Bloom Thornridge Thornwood Joliet Central Joliet West Oak Forest Stagg Thornton Oak Lawn Bloom H-F U. of Chgo. Bloom Invite 1st Conference 3rd Regionals 3rd OPP 118.7 95.0 49.2 122.8 74.6 113.3 128.4 132.5 41.5 117.0 95.6 131.8 110.3 Judo was more than a club, it was a sport. Members of the club competed against other clubs in state tournaments and meets. ‘‘Like all ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■I did not take advantage of it.” A hope set for Captain Bligh and sponsors, some ex- pectations were met while others were dashed,” commented Mr. Drew Wickham on the performance of the club. Some factors that effected the club’s performance of the last year were: (1) frequency of practice, (2) stu- dents being able to pay the entry fee and necessary membership card, (3) Mr. Wickham provided the transporta- tion using his car to tournament sites. Some hopes that were dashed were the turnout of students. At the begin- ning of 85-86 school year 30 students started out with the club, but only 6-9 regulars came to practice. “1 am basical- ly giving away free martial art instruc- tion which would cost a minimum of $20 dollars a month commercially. So that was achieved was the advancement of 7 members promoted to the next lev- el or degree. The seven who advanced were: Bryan Wilburn, Jay Jurek, Mont Annis, Brian Vollreido, Mike Simen- son, Rich Atwood, and Chris Kowalski. What was expected most from mem- bers was: good grades, behaving in a manner which brought honor to them, “I am basically giving away free martial art instruction which would cost commercially a minimum of $20 dollars, so few people — especially girls — do not take advantage of it Mr. Wickham few people — most especially the girls ______________________ their family, school, and Mr. Wickham. Another requirement was dedication, patience, and practice, practice, prac- tice. While a lot of students thought that these requirements were standards ■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■ the Bounty. Mr. Wickham these were easy to fulfill. “It yoi couldn’t fulfill these requirements thei you hadn’t got what it takes to be in th club,” said Mr. Wickham. Some members that showed promis for the future, or stand out were Ja; Jurek and Mont Annis. These tw showed the most potential of the entir club. The club was losing one of its bes members, Bryan Wilburn. Wilburn wa a graduating senior who would be great ly missed as one of the experience members of the club. This loss would b filled with junior Jay Jarek and sopho more Mont Annis who would gaii much needed experience. With the Prairie State games thi summer Mr. Wickham was hoping tha several members of the club woul qualify. “Last year we had 5 member in the games, this year I hoped all th members would begin the games. Mr. Wickham was thankful that h was given the opportunity to give inpu on Judo Club for this story. — Aaron Wayne JUDO — (FRONT ROW) Chris Kowalski. Mont Annis. Greg (Jacke, Brian Vollrevde, Jay Jurek, Brian Wilburn (SECOND ROW) Tom Kowalski, Junior Hernandez, Rich Atwood, Mike Delany, Mike Simenson, Rich Hutchings (THIRD ROW) Tom Ewing, Jason Dominguez. John Oposnow, Dave Gacke ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■i 56judo ZIHZ ■ JAY JUREK lift Chris Kowalski up in the air to give him a body slan !■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■I■■■■, With So Few Students Coming Out To Join The Club ■■■■■■■■■■■■■ udo Goes With The Ups And Downs J- (LEFT) CHRIS KOWALSKI throws day Jurek over his shoulder. (ABOVE CHRIS KOWALSKI flips Jay Jurek over his head onto the mat. P E R S O N A L If you were in a dark alley or in trouble it would be nice to have a friend like Jay Jurek around to help you out. With a black belt in Judo, Jay would be a safe escort. Even the Judo Club coach said that Jurek showed promise in be- coming a Judo master. Since he had another year to go at Trail, Jurek should have his skill mas- tered in no time. Jay was also the News Editor of the B.T. Express. Jurek had also met his idol, silver medalist Bob Berland. Jurek did a workout with his idol one day during practice of the Judo Club. When asked what he liked to do to relax in his spare time Jurek replied, “I like to hang out with my friends.” — Aaron Wayne JAY JUREK is one of the most skilled of the Judo Club. Here he demonstrates a move on teammate Chris Kowalski. judo 57 VARSITY - (FRONT ROW) Steve York, Gregg Lunceford, Rick Szromha, Peter Vanderkrabben, Craig Jahnke, Gregory Lunceford. Mickey Rodriguez (BACK ROW) Coach Loven, Curt Szabo, .John Brennan, Mark Wilson, Dave McGrady, Wayne Wilder, Paul Jamrock, Jerry Fares, pool manager; Coach Tucker_____ 3:520 FROSH-SOPH — (FRONT ROW) Greg Johnson, Bill Per- ry, Eric Washington, James Williams, Scott Finnigan, John Scott (BACK ROW) Coach Loven, Dan Stadt, Terry Ebert. Rick Robey. Shawn Finnigan, Doug Tyms, Tim Stoffregan. Coach Tucker (RIGHT) GREGG LUNCEFORD shows his talent. The swim sea- son wasn’t the swim team’s best season as far as wins and loses, but for the swim- the beginning of the season. Some of their goals were to get swimmers who mers improving personal times and going for per- I sonal bests they were on the win- ning side. All the swimmers on the team made significant improvements during the season. The most outstanding improve- ments came from Curtis Szabo, Craig Jahnke, Pete Vanderkrabben, Terry Ebert, Dave McGrady, Steve York, Gregory Lunceford, Mickey Rodriguez, Paul Jamrock, and Mark Wilson. There were also some freshman who showed a lot of potential. till I I I I Coach Tucker and Loven set goals in “I think the best times our swimmers had during the season was getting pizza after some of our meets, but on a more serious note, our team was probably one of the best Trail has seen in years, and it was fun to work with each swimmer and see the improvement as the swimmer climbs from the pool after realiz- ing his best time ever. ” Coach Tucker wanted to work to improve the team. Mr. Tucker felt that the swim team achieved their goals and reached a level of performance. “A level of perfor mance that a lot of our team member! didn’t at first think was possible,’ Coach Tucker stated. The swimmers on the team had t work hard to improve. They wanted t( achieve the satisfaction of knowing tha they were better swimmers now ther when they started. The coaches felt th swimmers would continue to improve with involvement in a summer swin program. Another goal hopefully achieved wil be that each swimmer attended prac tices regularly. This past season th coaches had problems with athletes be ing late for practice or missing practici because of jobs. “When such problem arise it makes it difficult for a team t realize its maximum potential,” Coach Tucker said. — Dallas Baker 58 MEN’S SWIMMING - ttt Bloom Invite 3rd. CURT SZABO looks a bit nervous for his next meet. B.T. OPP 54 Thornridge 99 49 Bloom 101 62 Thornwood 102 26 Thornton 57 68 H-F 93 97 Eisenhower 42 63 Andrew 101 Kurt Szabo was an important asset to the swim team. He held seven re- cords and was nominated The Most Valuable Swimmer. Kurt set six records. The records were in the 200 yard Freestyle with a time of 2:01.55, 200 yard Individual Medley with a time of 2:16.16, 50 yard Freestyle with a time of 23.8, 100 yard Butterfly with a time of 1:00.5,100 yard Freestyle with a time of 52.33, and the 500 yard Freestyle with a time of 5:44.3. He also partici- pated in the 400 yard Freestyle relay and set a record with the help of Mickey Rodriguez, Craig Jahnke, and Mark Wilson with a time of 3:48.66. At Sectionals Kurt competed in the 50 yard Freestyle on varsity level and came in fifth place. His favorite and best event is the 100 yard Frees- tyle which he also holds a record for. Dallas Baker Coach Tucker And Loven Set Goals To Get Swimmers Who Wanted - - 1 ' ■' Swimming f ak YuKjV i) Who said we 1 (ABOVE MIDDLE) MICKEY AND JOHN take time- out for a picture. (ABOVE RIGHT) MR. TUCKER and Steve York record B.T. scores. (BELOW) ON HIS LAST LAP John Scott gives it his all. ’ MEN’S SWIMMING 59 PAT IN THE ACT! — Pat Young at- tempts to demolish his Bloom High School wrestler. Pat, along with many other wres- tlers. did an outstanding job in this wres- tling season. Wrestling eadache For Others! It would come as a surprise to many, to find out that they haven’t seen the dark-haired, 200 lbs., 6’1” Varsity wrestler at some time or another. So, just in case you didn’t know who he was, it would be appropriate to present to some, and introduce to others. Bloom Trail’s Pat Young. Pat said he enjoyed having a good time, playing with his dogs, and sometimes just sitting down and reading a book. Pat was also involved in track, and was recently on the Varsity football team. — Karl Maxwell GOTCHA! U what tier is saying to his opponent, as he tight spot, so that even if he tries. 60 MEN’S WRESTLING —— ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ FROSH-SOPH — (FRONT ROW) Ryan Kurgan, Hildren Collins, Chris libson, James Richard, Marcellus Johnson, Jeffrey Abdullah. Tamaro Hudson SECOND ROW) Lamont France, Edward Williams, Leonard Smith, Bill loyce, Vincent Johnson, Todd Kulacz, Jessie Adams (THIRD ROW) Orlando Drake, Bennett Grassano, Steve Silva. David Meeker, Jim Eder, Russell Wil- iams, Tom Wheeler. Coach Mecozzi (FOURTH HOW) Matthew Martinez, — Kreis, Rob Voris, Rich Butler,Wayne Loveland (BACK ROW) Bob Rit- Keith Smith, Keith Jennings. James Owten, Darvl Bridges, Greg Monk, Robert Walker. Dan McGovern, Alex Arreolu, George Hoff MEN'S WRESTLING 61 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Being a wrestler took a lot of talent and a lot of luck! It’s not as though you could jump out on the mat and flip someone over with one blow. You had to be physically fit, mentally fit, and academically fit. Coach Ron Ray, said how he honestly about the wrestling season. ‘‘To be quite honest, I was very disap- ointed with the way our season con- luded. We had been improving stead- ly over the year. Our luck was horrible. Ve lost four Varsity players; two from njuries, and two became academically neligible. I felt that with the right peo- le, we would have a strong chance to repeat as Conference champions.” Although on the other hand, the coaches were pleased in some respects: “We were pleased with the progress of Tim Concannon at 145 pounds. Tim finished the season with a 21-4 record and lead the team in all offensive cate- gories.” “Next year is a big question mark. We — ii i ■ ■ i i i i ii i i ' i “We were pleased with the progress of Tim Concannon. ” ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ — Ron Ray are not pleased with the way the sopho- mores, or freshman are turning out. So, unfortunately, the wrestling season’s future does not look very good.” But who knows? With the strong sup- port of the school students, and with the encouragement of the coaches, we could make BloomTrail’s wrestlers a winning team! To win at anything, it took motiva- tion from everyone. Not only from the wrestlers, but from the students and parents as well. It’s as though we all were part of a car. (Strange, but interesting!) It took every part of a car to make the motor run. If you didn’t “warm up” your part, the whole car would be affected. So, if you haven’t been starting to shout, you better shape up or ship out! — Karl Maxwell “HMP! says Freshman wrestler Tamaro Hudson, as he manages to rassle the Bloom High School opponent. From the looks of the Bloom wrestler, it shouldn’t be a surprise if he’s still aching. JUST ONE MORE PULL, and the Bloom wrestler will be on the floor! This Blazer wres- tler seems confident and determined to win the match. His opponent looks big, but not happy ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■I ARSITY — (FRONT ROW) Tim Concannon, Rich Fisher, John ialvan, Tom Jennings, Marty Fleming, Steve Cruinbaugh, Eugene Valker, Chris Sherman, Ron Conali, Dale Salters (SECOND ROW) lohn Fosco, Jeff Parker. Pete Hoff, Ed Walter. Mike Fox, Brady Jartnicki. Steve Peralta. Jeff Schimmel, Willie Wilkens. John Chris ensen (THIRD ROW) Philip Jackson, Steve Fezler, William Nor- wood, Dion Wiley. Corey Salters, George Sandifer. Robert Walker. Don Ordonez, Tim Perchinski (FOURTH ROW) Curtis Lee. Tom lamilton, William Wade, David Chick, Dolapo Erinkitola. Carl Cred t, Felix Cristello (BACK ROW) David Norris, Troy Billingsley, lohn Danielwicz, Mike Pelock, Pat Young, Ed Pellegrini, Jerry ?rock, Vince Cantu ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a ■ ■ Yearbook Celebrates The Year In . . i V� p y � 1 rltfO lUllcll Sports With Baseball, Football And A vas a me c ear's Super Bowl Victory BEARS BEAT NEW ENGLAND IN SUPER BOWL XX: 46-10 (RIGHT) Sporting yet another headband. Jim McMahon hugs Kevin Butler on the sidelines after the Super Bowl victory. 308 POUND WIDE RECEIVERWITH GRAVE (ABOVE) Rookie defensive tackle William “The Refrigerator Perry turns receiver as he catches a pass. Chicago had a reason to celebrate during the 1985-1986 football season. The Chicago Bears went all the way by defeating the New England Patriots by the score of 46-10 in Super Bowl XX. It was the first time the Bears had won any sort of championship game since 1963. The Bears’ Super Bowl victory on January 26, 1986 was only the icing on the cake. Throughout the entire NFL season, the Bears demolished almost all who opposed them. In fact, they only lost one game all year which was to the Miami Dolphins by the score of 38-24. The loss stopped the Bears’ 12 game winning streak. But it didn’t stop the Bears. The “Shufflin’ Crew” went on to finish the regular season with a remark- able 15-1 record. 1 I T I The Chicago Bears opened the 85-86 season against the Tampa Bay Bucca- neers. Bears’ QB Jim McMahon made a spectacular comeback by leading a sec- __________________________________ ond-half rally that helped the Bears de- feat the Bucs by the score of 38-28. His great performance earned Jim McMa- hon the NFC Player of the Week award. After the first game, the Bears went on to win their next 11 games. They “The thing that sets this team apart from teams in the past is that regardless of how far behind we get, nobody loses confidence. ” Waiter Payton defeated the New England Patriots, 20- 7; the Minnesota Vikings in a great come-from-behind victory, 33-24; up- setted the Washington Redskins, 45-10; and crushed Tampa Bay again, this time by the score of 27-19. The Bears also avenged their loss to the San Fran- cisco 49ers in The NFC Championship in 1985. This time it was the Bears de- ___________________________________ feating the 49ers in Candlestick Park, 26-10. The Bears crushed the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football, 23- 7; but the star of the game was the rook- ie, William “The Refrigerator” Perry. Perry became a national hero when he carried the ball into the end zone as a running back. The Bears beat Minneso- ta again, 27-9. Walter Payton rushed for 192 yards the following week to help defeat Green Bay, 16-10. In that game, Payton surpassed the 14,000 yard mark in rushing. Next, the Bears whipped Detroit, 24-3. The 46 Defense slaugh- tered Dallas, 44-0 and Atlanta 36-0. _ The Bear defense held the Giants a Rams scoreless as well. The rest history. Thanks to Coach Mik and the rest of the Bears, Chicag D tka blessed with a Super Bowl Cl SSlOXL-lSBi was | Although thi Sox didn’t mee m 1 w n r m ■ n v ■ r;« n r? tations, it still made nant race until the verj injuries on the pitching go Cubs dropped rapidly in the Nation al League standings.The Cubs finish the season with 77 wins and 84 losses They were 23(4 games behind first in the NL East and later became the NL Champs. The Cubs may have failed contend in the Nation they turned out a couple individual performances. Keith Moreland and All- ibs’ relief pitcher ,112 batters in 97 games, de, the Chicago staff, the Cnica- White Sox finished in third place in the merican League West, Only 6 games merican League Rookie of the Year, atcher Carlton Fisk reached a person- al best as he hit 37 home runs (2nd in AL) and 107 runs batted in. Right-field- er Harold Baines led the Sox staff in hitting with a .309 batting average, 2fl [ SSBnH hind the World Series winning Kan- home runs and 113 rbi’s. The W’hite Sox Royals. White Sox rookie pitching staff struck out more hitters in op Ozzie Guillen, acquired du offseason from the San Diego American League than any other Veteran p tcher Tom Sea baseman Ryne Sandberg reached the top 10 in hitting in the National League. Keith Moreland hit .307 with 14 home runs and 106 runs batted in, while Sandberg hit .305 with 26 home ¥ Padres Lamarr N NATIONAL LEAGUE Cincinnati Reds player — manager Peter Rose captured his 4, 192nd hit to break Ty Cobb’s All-Time hit record. 44 year-old Rose cracked a single to left field for his record break- ing hit. The hit came off of San Diego Padres pitcher Eric Show in the bottom of the first in- ning. The aging Pete Rose, nicknamed Charlie Hustle for his agressive style of baseball playing, will go down in base- ball history as one of the har- dest working men in the game. CHARLIE HUSTLE breaks Ty Pete Rose cracks a single into left to surpass Ty Cobb on the All-Time Hit List. Western Division Team W L GB Los Angeles 95 67 Cincinnati 89 72 5(4 Houston 83 79 12 San Diego 83 79 12 Atlanta 66 96 29 San Francisco 62 100 33 Eastern Division St. Louis 10 61 New York 98 64 3 Montreal 84 77 16(4 Chicago 77 84 23(4 Philadelphia 75 87 26 Pittsburgh 57 104 43 (4 AMERICAN LEAGUE Western Division Team W L GB Kansas City 91 71 California 90 72 1 Chicago 85 77 6 Minnesota 77 85 14 Oakland 77 85 14 Seattle 74 88 17 Texas 62 99 28(4 Eastern Division Toronto 99 62 New York 97 64 2 Detroit 84 77 15 Baltimore 83 78 16 Boston 81 81 18(4 Milwaukee 71 90 28 Cleveland 60 102 39(4 KANSAS CITY conquers the World It's a time for rejoicing as the Kansas City Royals defeat the St Louis Cardinals in the seventh game of the World Series. mu mi 11 ittt — (FRONT ROW) Terry Martinez, Public Relations; Sara Cas Board; Angela Contreras, Board; Arthie Hollins, Board; Pete sidy, Treasurer; Judy L. Brown. Secretary; Kelly Robey, Vice Vander Krabben, Board; Mrs. Julie K. Glaser, Advisor; Mr. Rich President; Mindy Rains, President. (BACK ROW) Dia Hart. Perna. Advisor. SENIORS 65 Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen — Nancy T. Addyman Alberto Alcantar Rodney A. Allen Sylvia X. Alvarado Patrice Ammons Darren S. Anderson David M. Anderson Laurel L. Annis Scott F. Ansburg Dawn M. Antrim Kimberly Archey Terri A. Bafundo Crystine A. Ball Daniel M. Barich, Jr. Terra Barker Stacey L. Barnack Byron T. Beideman Tammy D. Bell Diann C. Bender Anthony N. Bennett Steven Benninger Fred M. Biederstadt Darren M. Bivona Joseph E. Blackstone Saria L. Blades James T. Blount James Boersma, Jr. Lisa J. Borkstrom Robin M. Boudiette, Jr. Richard Bovara 66 SENIORS Kevin B. Boyd Richard Brand Radiant Y. Bridges Carrie A. Brown Judy L. Brown Thomas M. Brown, Jr. Horace Buckingham Virgia S. Buckingham Charis L. Burke Julie Cameo Vince R. Cantu Lana L. Caraway Christie L. Carroll J.P. Steve Carter Sara M. Cassidy Albert Castillo Mike J. Cavanaugh Michael S. Celmer Michelle R. Chaffee Kenneth Chavers David W. Chick SENIORS 67 Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen — John R. Christensen Joseph M. Ciapponi Wendy L. Clark Latanya M. Clay Ronda T. Clay Regina Clerk Kenneth Clinton, Jr. Michelle J. Collins Ana Colon Rhonda F. Conatser Timothy J. Concannon Gary J. Conner Angela L. Contreras Raymond J. Cook Dawn R. Cooper Shannon M. Cosey Yolanda D. Craig Michael D. Crepps Felix A. Cristello, Jr. Lisa M. Cueller Jeff T. Cuttle Lynn Dahlman Keith A. I)amm Lisa Daniel Kurt Haupt and Sara Cassidy take a leap on to the mattress for the senior class’ victory in the Wacky Olympics “Bride Groom” contest. 68 SENIORS Denise Debattista Dawn R. Denton Jonal A. Desandre Daniel L. DeYoung Esperanza Diaz Gina B. Dileo Solomon Dolomon Tammy J. Donovan dames P. Dotson Denise Drake Henry Drake Sandy M. Drake Linda C. Dykas Jerome Ebert David Eder Dolapo Erinkitola Thomas Erler Sherri L. Ewan Heather K. Ewers Deanne M. Falk Doug J. Fezler Kathleen L. Fink James C. Fisher Karen A. Fisher Cheryl A. Flesher Joseph C. Foster Barbara J. Franklin Coretta D. Franklin Maria H. Frattura Tina Frey SENIORS 69 Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Angella L. Fryer Theresa L. Fulwood David J. Gacke Roger Galvan John A. Garcia, III Richard J. Germain Charles H. Gibbs Terry Gilbert Lisa K. Goff Camille L. Grassano David S. Grasser Jonna L. Gravitt-Peterson Beth Ann Graczyk Bonnie J. Graziani Tracy J. Green Vicki L. Green Jack Greene, Jr. David Grzesiak Anthony Grzeskawiak Xathaly P. Gueffier Mike A. Gurley Carmen Hackney Roger D. Haemker Mark J. Hamilton Tina A. Hammond Gary Hammond, Jr. Sharon Hampton Raymond G. Hansen Charles Hardig Barbara A. Harris 70 SENIORS Dia-Annette Hart Kurt H. Haupt Rosemarie P. Hefner David A. Heft Chris S. Heldt Michael Henry Thomas E. Herr Lisa A. Hcsser Jeff L. Hinchman John R. Hines Peter A. Hoff Arthie B. Hollins Michael A. Host Verlee Hudson Joyce L. Ikard Brenda J. Ingram Henry Jackson, Jr. Charlotte L. James Tracie L. Jasinski John A. Jezior Robert Johns Audrey J. Johnson SENIORS 71 Seniors Juniors — Brian C. Johnson Christopher Johnson Dean Johnson Marie Johnson Robert Johnson Rosaline M. Jones Michele L. Jordan Victoria A. Jump Dave M. Kale Dianna L. Kale Julie A. Kale William L. Kampenga Bonnie L. Kearney Michelle T. Kendra David A. Klvczek John E. Koesema John Kolarik Sheila A. Lacy Tabitha A. Lane Edward J. Lapato Carl L. Larsen 72 SENIORS Curtis Lee Barbara J. Lemler Larry Levitt Debbie A. Lewter Rita I. Liazuk Angelique Lockhart Cindy L. Lockwood Edward E. Lopez Robert J. Lopez Daniel L. Lumsdon Gregg M. Lunceford Gregory C. Lunceford Mary A. Lustro Lori A. Luther Demetrius Lyles Ted R. Mach Lori Mago Tracy E. Maloney Eva M. Mancusi Carrie Marcinko Karen L. Marino Paul O. Marthaler Daniel Martinez Theresa Martinez Duwana C. May Mark A. Mayes Laura Mayton Carol Mazurkiewicz Jody W. McCarty Heather L. McConathy SENIORS 73 Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Lisa R. McGrath Ann M. McGregor Reginald McMillan Tim McMullins Tim J. McNeal Gina M. Medrano Irene Mendez Dawn A. Mileszuk Laura M. Miller Patricia A. Mitchell Patty Moenck Michael Molex Rose L. Molex Richard J. Monaco Sonia D. Moore Julie R. Morales Tammy S. Moseley Cathy A. Muehring Carolyn S. Myers Thomas E. Nathan Laura K. Navratil Carmenlita Nelson Thomas E. Nelson Annette Nettles James E. Neumann Lorenzo Nichols Scott R. Nielsen Susan K. Norris Kimberly Nowak Paul A. Nudi 74 SENIORS Mickey Jordan and Rob Boudiette almost look like seniors all dressed up. Robert C. Nunley Jim O’Marrah Diana R. Paplomatas John Patterson Robbie E. Payne Anthony S. Pellerito Michael D. Pelock Mark S. Perez Arlene Perry Stacey Perry Wilbon Perry Kenneth Peterson, Jr. Lori D. Phillips Robert Phillips Mike Phipps Lisa M. Pickens Elizabeth Pieczynski Mark K. Pieczynski Myrna S. Pierson Marcia G. Piper Larry Pisterzi SENIORS 75 Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Lee T. Placek Nancy K. Plamondon Raymond V. Poe Edward B. Powers Jeff M. Pozzi Amy M. Qunell Bruce G. Rach Mindy J. Rains Vincent A. Ramacci Sarah D. Ravesloot Ron W. Reichert Paul Reithknecht Diana Reyna Robinette Rice Andrea L. Richard Paul Richardson Todd A. Ristau Cynthia Rivera Kelly A. Robey Nicolette P. Robinson Steven M. Robson 76 SENIORS Stephen Rocha Raymond Rodriguez Barbara A. Rogers Muriel L. Rose Ronald L. Ruminski Rita Rush Lisa A. Rypstra Barbara L. Sakai David Salazar Teresa Sanchez Catherine A. Sanders David M. Sanders Wanda Santiago David R. Scheuer Tania P. Schreiber Scott Schuch Ann Schultz Todd A. Schutz Kim M. Scribner Phillip Sera, Jr. Tracy A. Sexton Thomas J. Sheridan Warnette Sherman Stacey Sherman, Jr. Karen A. Shipp Sharon L. Shipp Sharon M. Simone Cynthia S. Sites Jim K. Slavik Betty A. Smith SENIORS 77 Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Kenneth L. Smith Susan M. Smith King M. Smith, Jr. Joyce L. Smothermon Raymond J. Soappman Dana M. Solomon Rosanna Soto Stacy A. Spila David J. Stege Ralph Stewart Laura A. Stoffregen Deborah A. Sullivan Jimmie Sykes Richard J. Szromba Renee C. Tabbitt Terrence Tate Kelley S. Taylor Tiffany M. Taylor Tina M. Teneyuca Extra Terrestial Andrea I. Thompson 78 SENIORS . Angela C. Thompson Kim Touvelle Melvin Townsend Chuck V. Turner Ann M. Turnlund Gidget A. Urban Juanita C. Urban Pete Vanderkrabben Dawn M. Vandeursen Katherine Velasquez Timothy W. Venn Joseph G. Venturella Robin D. Verville Marcia J. Villarreal Edward Vincent Nancy J. Vogel Raymond Voris, Jr. James F. Wagner Tinika S. Webster Christina M. Wehrle Mike W. Weisfus Michelle Weller Matthew W. Wenzel Carlos D. White Bryan Wilburn Antonio Wiley Kathie Wilkins Willie E. Wilkins Jacqueline Williams Michael K. Williams SENIORS 79 Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Kimberly K. Willig Vickey R. Wilson Lawrence Wisniewski Alice Wiszowaty Mark Wolford Michele L. Wommack Jacqueline D. Wright Karen S. Wright Kelly J. Wright Theresa Wright Dewayne Yarbrough Melody A. Yates Thomas R. Yednak Stephen J. York Patrick D. Young Dan L. Youngers Heather M. Zeller Edward T. Zimmerman Scott J. Zivkovich Yana Zlamal John N. Zurisk 80 SENIORS elifcia Mahone Phillip McGee Gary L. McQuillen Marie Miller Vovius N. Miller 'Cleopatra Morris Mark A- Naranjo Michelle Nardi Dc i R. Nowak enneth J. Nutting nald E. Osborn 0 dd S. P anin ohn Perillo icky Rivera «, beWMiv«r:. Nancy Addyman Bowling Club 2, 3; Chess Club 1, 2, 3 Rodney A. Allen Band 1, 2, 3; Gospel Choir; P.E. Leader 3 Sylvia Alvarado Chess Club 1, 2, 3; Judo Club 2; Musical 3; Student Council 1; Teacher's Aide 3 Darren S. Anderson Swim Team 1; Teacher's Aide 1, 2 Dave Anderson Science Fair 1; Teacher's Aide 2; Track Team 1; Yearbook Staff: Sports Editor 2 Laurel Annis Chess Club 1, 2, 3; Drama 4; Musical 1, 2f 3, 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Track Team 3 Scott F. Ansburg Band 1; National Honor Society 4; Science Fair 1 Dawn Antrim Yearbook Staff 3, 4 Kimberly Archey Counciling Office Aide 3 Terri Anne Bafundo Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 1; P.E. Leader 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4 Terra Barker Gospel Choir 1; Library Aide 1; Teacher's Aide 1 Byron Beideman Bowling Club 3; Dean's Aide 2, 4; Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling Team 1 Tammy Bell Choir 1 Anthony Bennett Basketball Team 1, 2; Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Fair 1 Steven “SHAD” Benniger Judo Club 1, 2 Fred Biederstadt Baseball Team 2, 3; Teacher's I Aide 2, 3; National Honor Society 3 Joseph Edward Blackstone Band: Concert 1, Jazz 2, 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Track Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter Club: Representative 1, 2, 3, 4; Illinois State Scholar Ms. Saria Lynn Blades Choir 1, 2; Gospel Choir 2; O.E.A. 3, 4; T.A.A.S. 1, 2 James T. Blount Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball Team 1, 2, 3; Dean's Aide 2; National Honor Society 3 James M. Boersma Jr. Baseball Team 2, 3, 4; Library Aide 2; V.I.C.A. 4; Wrestling Team 2 Lisa J. Borkstrom Band 1, 2; Cheerleader 2; Counselor's Aide 2, 3 Robin Boudiette Football Team 2, 3, 4; Letter Club 4 Richard Bo vara Outdoor Adventure Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Fair 1 Kevin Boyd Drill Team 3; Student Council 3; V.I.C.A. 3; Wrestling Team 1 Richard Brand Band 1, 2; Baseball Team 1, 2; Basketball Team 3; Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; H.E.R.O. 3, 4; Track Team 2, 3; Wrestling Team 1 Radiant Yvette Bridges Student Council 1, 2f 3; Teacher's Aide 2; Volleyball Team 1, 2 Carrie Brown Bowling Club 2, 3; D.E.C.A. 4; Judo Club 2; O.E.A. 3, 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 1 Judy L. Brown A-V Aide 1, 3; Gymnastics Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter Club 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Student Council 2; Volleyball Team 1, 2, 3, 4 Horace Buckingham Choir 1, 2; Gospel Choir 2 Charis Burke Attendance Aide 3; Choir 2, 3; Outdoor Adventure Club 1; Yearbook Staff 3 Julie Cameo Library Aide 2 Vincent Ray Cantu Dean's Aide 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling Team 1, 2,3,4 (TOP) Wanda Santiago decides to help out in the kitchen. (ABOVE) One could say that David Chick, Sara Cassidy, and Dolapo Erinkatola are having fun “carrying” on. SENIORS 81 Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Senioritis, 82 SENIORS A Dangerous And Fatal Disease There are many myths concerning Senioritis. Some say the disease is contagious because when one student is affected by Senioritis he she may influence other students and they too will become vic- timized. Others say Seniori- tis is dangerous because if not taken care of early it can be “fatal” to the students grade. Signs of Senioritis start to visualize in early spring, but also has been known to start by late fall or early winter. Ms. Crowley, an English Electives and Humanities I teacher at B.T. says, “Senior- itis is a strange malady that strikes at the most inoppor- tune times. Its name is mis- leading because Senioritis can be caught by students of all levels.” When Linda Dykas, a sen- ior at B.T., was asked her definition of Senioritis she replied, “My definition of Senioritis is “flipping off’ a teacher during class, (which meant being uncontrollably rude) Not that I do it, hut I have seen it done by other seniors.” Mrs. Uherka, a math teacher at B.T. says, “I can tell when a senior has Sen- ioritis when he she starts to give up and shows lack of at- tention of the subject.” Mrs. Lang, B.T.’s Writing Lab instructor says, “I know it (Senioritis) has arrived when seniors who should have been coming to the Writing Lab for 4 years plead for desparate help with their college applications.” The usual symptoms of Senioritis are: falling grades, lack of attention in class, and failure to come to school. “Treatment” for this disease may vary. Mrs. Bacys, an Ac- counting and Business Law teacher at B.T. says, “A stu- dent with Senioritis is disc- plined in the usual manner, with a little sympathy around the time for Prom.” — Barbara Harris wurt Haupt and Andrea Richards were chosen for Most Spirit in the senior class. Lacie Caraway Basketball Team 1, 3; T.A.A.S. 3 Christie L. Carroll Bowling Club 2, 3; Cheerleader 2; D.E.C.A. 3, 4; Journalism Honor Society 2; Outdoor Adventure Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.I.S.K. 2, 3, 4; Teacher's Aide 1 J.P. Carter A-V Aide 2, 3; Choir 1, 4; Judo Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Sara Marie Cassidy A-V Aide 3; Dean's Aide 2, 3; Class Treasurer 3, 4; 1985 Prom Queen; Outdoor Adventure Club 1; Science Fair 1 Michael Scott Celmer Band: Marching 1, 2, 3, 4; Jazz 1, 2, 3, 4; Symphonic 1, 2, 3, 4 Michelle R. Chaffee Library Aide 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Tennis Team 1, 2, 3; Illinois State Scholar Kenny Chavers Baseball Team 1; Basketball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Foreign Language Club 4; Letter Club 4; Teacher's Aide 3, 4; Track Team 1 David Chick Dean's Aide 1; Football Team 1, 2, 3; Swim Team 1; T.A.A.S. 1; Track Team 2; Wrestling Team 1, 2, 3 Joe Ciapponi Football Team 1, 2; Mathletes 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Fair 1 Wendy Clark Band 4; Drama 2r 3, 4; Drill Team 2, 3, 4; Nurse's Aide 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Journalism Honor Society 4; Yearbook Staff: 2f Advertising Editor 3; Clubs Editor 4 La t any a Michelle Clay Basketball Team 2; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama 4 Ken Clinton A-V Aide 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball Team 1, 2; Foreign Language Club 1; Mathletes 1; National Honor Society 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Illinois State Scholar Michelle Jeannine Collins H.E.R.O. 4; Teacher's Aide 1, 2 Rhonda Conaster Attendance Aide 1, 2; H.E.R.O. 4 m Timmothy Concannon Dean's Aide 2, 3, 4; Football Team 1, 2, 4; Mathletes 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; P.E. Leader 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Wrestling Team 1, 2.3.4 Gary Conner D.E.C.A. 4 Angela L. Contreras Cheerleader 1; Dean's Aide 1; National Honor Society 4; O.E.A. 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Softball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Class Treasurer; Volleyball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Class President Ray Cook V.l.C.A. 3, 4; Wrestling Team 1, 2 Dawn Cooper Choir: Freshman Girls Advanced Choir; Musical: Oliver; Newspaper Staff 2, 3 Shannon M. Cosey Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshmen Girls Choir — Most Improved Award, Advanced Girls Choir, Choilers Swing Choir, Concert Choir, Swing Choir Yolanda Craig Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Chess Club 1; Student Council 3, 4; T.A.A.S. 1, 2.3.4 . Michael D. Crepps A-V Aide 1; Basketball Team 1; Football Team 2, 3, 4; Mathletes 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; P.E. Leader 4; Softball Team 1; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Felix A. Cristello Jr. Dean's Aide 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Team 4; Golf Team 1, 2; Letter Club 3, 4; Mathletes 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Student Council 2; Wrestling Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Illinois State Scholar Jeff Cuttle Choir 4 Keith Damn P.E. Leader 3, 4 Lisa Daniel Choir 1; Drama 2, 3 Jonal Desandre Attendance Aide I, 2, 3 Dan DeYoung Track Team I, 2, 3 Gina Dileo Cheerleader 2, 3; Dean's Aide 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Fair 1 Solomon N. Dolomon Teacher's Aide 1, 2, 3; Wrestling Team 1 Tammy Jayne Donovan Foreign Language Club 3; Yearbook Staff: Asst. Senior Class Editor 4 Denise Renee Drake Choir 1; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Ms. Sandy Drake A-V Aide 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Gospel Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Nurse's Aide 1; P.E. Leader 3 Jerry Ebert Attendance Aide 4; Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Togetha Club 1, 2; Wrestling Team 1 David Martin Eder Dean's Aide 3; Football Team 1; Science Fair 1 Dalapo Erinkitola A-V Aide 3, 4; Choir 1; Football Team 1, 2; Track Team 1, 2; Wrestling Team 1, 2, 3, 4 Heather Ewers A-V Aide 2; Band 1, 2, 3; Bowling Club 2; Foreign Language Club 1, 2, 3; Speech Team 2; Student Council 2, 3f 4 De Anna M. Falk Choir 1; Foreign Language Club 1; Outdoor Adventure Club 1; V.I.C.A. 3 Kathy Fink National Honor Society 3, 4; Newspaper Staff: Sophomore Fire 2; O.E.A. 4; P.E. Leader 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Teacher's Aide 1; Track Team 1 Karen Fisher Science Fair 1; Teacher's Aide 1, 2,3,4 Cheryl A. Flesher Choir: Freshman Girls Advanced Choir 1; Cboilers 2, 3 Joseph Foster Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Dean's Aide 4; Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Teacher's Aide 3, 4 Barbara Franklin Gospel Choir Coretta Denise Franklin O.E.A. 4; P.E. Leader 4; Student Council 3, 4 Maria Frattura Dean's Aide 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 1; Science Fair 1; Softball Team: Regionals Manager 2 Theresa Fulwood Gospel Choir Manager 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling Team Manager 3 David James Gacke Chess Club 4; Judo Club 3, 4; Math letes 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Student Council 2, 3; Teacher's Aide 3 Rich Germain Outdoor Adventure Club 1; Teacher's Aide 1 Terry Gilbert Basketball Team 1; Football Team 1; Foreign Language Club 3; Literary Magazine 3; Musical 1; Teacher's Aide 1, 2, 3; Track Team 3, 4 Camille Grassano Dean's Aide 2; Science Fair 1; Teacher's Aide 4 David Grasser Dean's Aide 3; Mathletes 1, 2 BethAnn Grayczk Library Aide 2 Tracy Jo Green A-V Aide 1; Basketball Team 1; Bowling Club 2; Choir 1; Library Aide 1, 2; Nurse's Aide 1; Outdoor Adventure Club 1; P.E. Leader 3; Science Fair 1; Softball Team 1, 2; Student Council 1; Teacher's Aide 1, 2; V.I.C.A. 4; Volleyball Team 1, 2; Yearbook Staff: Senior Class Editor 1, 2, 3 Vicki Lejvan Green Baseball Team Manager 1; Student Council 3; Swim Team 1, 2 Jack B. Greene Jr. Judo Club 3; Track Team 1; Wrestling Team 1 Dave E. Grzesiak C.W.T. 3, 4; D.E.C.A. 4; Teacher's Aide 4 Nathaly Pascale Gueffier Band: Concert, Symphonic 1, 2; Bowling Club 2, 4; Dean's Aide I; Football Team Manager 4; Mathletes 1; National Honor Society 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 1; Science Fair 1; Student Council 1, 3, 4; Tech Crew 3, 4 f 2 X Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen — 1) Tim 1% fh f) Barbara Frattura o),.4oc Norris 6) Vino? Cantu3 Tracy Male Bejfcn an l JRat Young Ji 15) Ann MeGregbry 16) Re ben 18) Mike Pelock 19) T McNeal 7) f miayman 8) y 10) Tom Sheridan 11) Byron Tracy Sexton 14) Melody Yates Tabbitt 17) Pete Vpnderkrab- my Donovan 20) Jody McCarty 21) Diana Paplomates 22) Chris Ball 23) Mickey Jordan 21) Amy Qunell 25) Mark Hamilton 26) Dave Kale 27) Dianna Kale 28) Tracy Green 29) JeffPozzi 30) Stacy Spila 31) Gina Dileo 32) Nancy Vogel 33) Ken Peterson 34) Andrea Richard Roger Haemker Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Mark Hamilton Baseball Team 2, 4; Dean's Aide 3, 4 Gary Hammond Baseball Team 1, 2; P.E. Leader 3, 4 Barbara Anne Harris Teacher’s Aide; Peer Tutor 3, 4; Yearbook Staff: Freshmen Class Editor; Senior Class Editor 3, 4 Dia Annette Hart Foreign Language Club 2; Softball Team: Manager 3 Kurt Haupt Cheerleader 3, 4; Student Council 1; Varsity Soccer 1 Rose Hefner Choir 1 Christopher S. Heldt Cross-Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Jazz Band 1, 2f 3, 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Symphonic Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Track Team 1, 2, 3, 4 Michael Henry Band 1, 2; Choir 1 Thomas Herr Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Golf Team 2, 3, 4; Letter Club: G.O.E.F. 4 Lisa Anne Hesser Bowling Club 1; Foreign Language Club 1, 2; Letter Club 2; Science Fair 1; Speech Team 2; Yearbook 2 John R. Hines Illinois State Scholar Pete Hoff Baseball Team 1, 2; Wrestling Team 1 Arthie Belinda Hollins A-V Aide I; Dean’s Aide 1; Gospel Choir 2; Journalism Honor Society 1, 2f 3; Musical 1, 2, 3; Teacher’s Aide 1 Mike Host D.E.C.A. 3, 4; Wrestling Team 1 Joyce Ikard O.E.A. 3, 4 Edgar Jackson Jr. Band 1; Bowling Club 1; C.W.T. 3, 4; Journalism Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Mathletes 1 Trade Jasinski Attendance Aide 2; Gymnastics Team 1, 4; Library Aide 1, 2; VJ.CJL 3, 4 John Jezior Science Fair 1 Audrey Janell Johnson Attendance Aide 1; Choir 1; Library Aide 2; Science Fair 1; Teacher’s Aide 3, 4 Brian C. Johnson Baseball Team I, 2, 3; Golf Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Mathletes 1, 2. 3, 4; Science Fair I; Swim Team 1, 2, 3, 4 Robert “Dr. Debonaire” Johnson Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Journalism Honor Society 1, 2, 3; T.A.A.S. 2; Wrestling Team 1 Rosaline M. Jones A-V Aide. 2; Choir 1; Gospel Choir 1; Library Aide 2, 3; P.E. Leader 3, 4; Teacher’s Aide 1, 2, 3, 4 Michele Lynn Jordan A-V Aide I; Band 1, 2; Choir 3, 4; Dean’s Aide 1, 2; Outdoor Adventure Club 1; Science Fair 1; Softball Team 3, 4; Speech Team 1, 2; Track Team 1, 2; Freshmen Class Vice-President David Kale Baseball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Team 1 Dianna Lynn Kale Science Fair 1; Softball Team 1, 2, 3; Teacher’s Aide 1, 2; V.I.C.Aj Secretary 3, President 4 Bonnie Kearney C.W.T. 3f 4 Michelle Kendra Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama 2, 4; Drama Honor Society 3; Musical 1, 2, 3, 4; Teacher’s Aide 3, 4 Dave Klyczek Swim Team 3; V.I.C.A. 3 John Kolarik Football Team 4; Golf Team 4; Teacher’s Aide 2. 4; V.I.C.A. 3, 4 Shelia Ann Lacy Choir 1, 2 Jack Allen Lannom Mathletes I Edward LaPato Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Ted Mach and Lori Luther, Most Likely to Succeed, expanding the “Do you think we will have enough resource material for this report?” Judy Brown knowledge while working with the key to our future, computers. asks David Sanders, (Most Studious). When Looking Back, What Memories Of High School Will Last A Lifetime? Audrey Johnson . .. “Spending three years and growing up with Paul, me and Lisa, ‘The Terrible Two’, and all of the trouble we got into. Having Mr. Meyer, the coolest teacher in the world. Tabitha becoming a new waver. Meeting Elias, the brat, and all the friends I’ve made. But most of all, the great and not so great times Fresh, and Soph, years with Michelle C.” Sarah Ravesloot . . . “My most memorable experience at B.T. would be my years in Bio. and Adv. Bio. with Mrs. Arrington. She’s an excellent teacher with a great sense of humor. 1 know I’ll never for- get disecting those cats!” Barbara Harris . .. “The one thing I will remember most about high school is yearbook. Even though I was only on staff for two years, the experience is enough to last a life time.” Rick Szromba ... “I will always remember the four years I spent on the swim team. We weren’t the best, but we had a lot of fun and no matter where we went we always left a lasting impres- sion. Don’t ask why!” Tammy Donovan . .. “I’ll never forget how I met Wendi and Stacey and all the fun we had at Prom, Great America and that un- forgetable summer! Mr. Shoftner was a great help in drafting and a great influ- ence in my college bound de- cisions. He really inspired me to pursue my dream of becoming an architect. I guess school wasn’t that bad after all!” Laurel Annis . . . “When I first met Mike at the talent show, and I had to wake him up because he was falling asleep. Gina Dileo ... “I will al- ways remember the two ter- rific years I spent on Cheer- leading. Being on a team like that brings you closer to your friends and leaves you with an unforgetable experience!” Carmen Hackney . . . “The memories are those of good friends that have helped me through hard times. The teachers like Miss Carr. She made me really settle down and think. My counselor, Mrs. Payne, gave me quite a few pep talks that made me realize that I had to take my education seriously. Mrs. Willis taught me to be proud of my race, I’m black and I’m beautiful. The one person I’ll always remember is Mr. McGee. He showed us that there is nothing that we can’t accomplish if we don’t try. He showed us that school is not a playground, and that we should take advantage of our education. Without it we couldn’t accomplish any- thing. These things will be remembered all my life.” — Tammy Donovan — SENIORS 87 Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen — Forever Friends Phil Christello and Angela Contreras have Done Most for thei Class in Senior Superlatives. Beginning To End It all began after you graduated from Junior High, You and the friends you grew up with had taken the big step to High School. Your first year of high school was scary because there were hundreds of dif- ferent faces. You turned to a familiar face, someone you’ve known from past ex- periences. A person you could trust, someone you could turn to in your time of need, and made you smile when you were blue. As the years passed in high school you experienced many thrills, happy times, and of course, as always, some rough times. But you finally managed to get through it all with the help of some very special people; your friends. Your friends were not just the kids with whom you walked to class with, ate lunch, or called on the phone. They were friends who helped create memories that you will never forget. Graduation was here, and you wondered “Where will we be ten years from now?” Some will go to work, some will marry, and others will go to college. No matter what you do you’ll still have friends from school, but you’ll find new friends to. — Karen Wright Tom Sheridan says Its nice to have a friend to come home to.” Even though Charis Berg has moved, her and Bonnie Graziani have still been close friends through correspondence. 88 SENIORS Library Aide 3; Outdoor Adventure Club I, 2 Carl L. Larson Band: Section Leader, Squad Leader 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3; 4; Foreign Language Club 1; Mathletes 1, 2, 3; National Honor Society 4; Teacher’s Aide 3; Track Team 1; Illinois State Scholar Curtis Lee Wrestling Team 2, 3 Barbara Jill Lemler Bowling Club 3; Cheerleader: Captain of J.V. Squad 3, 4; Choir 1, 2; Foreign Language Club 1; Library Aide I; Newspaper Staff 2; Outdoor Adventure Club 3 Deborah Ann Lew ter Choir 1, 2, 3; Gymnastics Team 1 Rita Irene Liazuk Band: Symphonic 1, 2, Inarching 1, 2, Concert 1, 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Softball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Team 2, 4 Angelique Lockhart Band 1, 2; Choir 3, 4; Judo Club 1; Outdoor Adventure Club 3; Dance Troop 1 Cynthia Lockwood Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; V.I.C.A. 4 Edward Lopez Baseball Team 2; Football Team 1 Bobby Lopez Band 1, 2, 3; Track Team 1; Wrestling Team 1, 2 Dan Lewis Lumsdon Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Togetha Club 2, 3, 4; Wrestling Team 1, 2 Gregg M. Lunceford A-V Aide I, 2; Band 2; Journalism Honor Society 4; Newspaper Staff 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4 Greggory Lunceford Illinois State Scholar Mary Ann Lustro Tennis Team 2 Lori Ann Luther National Honor Society 3, 4; Science Fair: First Place — Local, Second Place — Regionals 1; Teacher’s Aide 1; Yearbook Staff: Features Editor, Managing Editor, Editor-in-chief 1, 2, 3, 4; Academic All American; Quill and Scroll 2, 3, 4; Illinois State Scholar Demetrius Lyles Baseball Team 1; Wrestling Team 1 Ted Richard Mach Mathletes 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Tennis Team I; Illinois State Scholar Eva M.C. Mancusi Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Fair: Regional, State I; Student Council 3, 4; Illinois State Solo and Ensemble Contest, Trio, First Place Carrie Marcinko Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Karen Lynn Marino Attendance Aide 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Teacher’s Aide 3 Paul Marthaler Golf Team 1, 2, 3, 4 Theresa Martinez A-V Aide 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Baseball Team Manager 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Speech Team 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Duwana May A-V Aide 1, 2; Cheerleader 1, 2; Football Team Manager 2, 3, 4; Judo Club 1, 2, 3, 4; P.E. Leader 3, 4; Softball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Teacher’s Aide 3, 4; Volleyball Team 1, 2 Mark Mayes A-V Aide 2, 3; Choir 1, 2; Football Team 1; Science Fair 1; Swim Team 1 Laura May ton Cheerleader 1; D.E.C.A. 3; Softball Team 1; Volleyball Team 1, 2, 3, 4 Carol Mazurkiewicz H.E.R.O. 4 Ann McGregor P.E. Leader 3, 4; Tech Crew 3, 4 Reginald McMillan Basketball Team 1, 2; Football Team 2, 3, 4; Track Team 1, 2, 3, 4 Tim McNeal Bowling Club 1; V.I.C.A. 3 Dawn Mileszuk Choir 1; D.E.C.A. 4; Foreign Language Club 2; Library Aide 2; O.E.A. 4; P.E. Leader 4; Science Fair 1; Teacher’s Aide I Diana Paplomatas and Dianna Kale are such good friends they even share the same name. SENIORS 89 Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen — (Right) David Chick and Sara Cassidy are (Below) Diana Paplomatas and Phil Sera are Friendliest in Senior Superlatives. “Okay Da- Most Creative in Senior Superlatives. “Come vid, you’ve been on the phone long enough. It’s on Phil you can look creative.” my turn now.” Our Senior Year, It Really Tops The Rest! Well, the class of ’86 made it to their senior year! For some this year had been full of new opportunities and ex- citement, but for others it hadn’t changed much. The time just flew by. It seemed like it was only yes- terday that we started the new school year. When asked how her senior year was dif- ferent from her previous years, Heather Zeller replied, “It was not really different, it just seemed a lot shorter than the other years.” Pat Young was asked the same question. He said, “I felt more comfortable in my classes, and the teachers tended to treat you different- ly.” To a majority of seniors their last year was different from past years. “I knew a lot more people, which made me feel more comfortable,” ex- plained Mike Pelock. Senior year also seemed to have affected the grades, es- pecially when senioritis set in. There were still some sen- iors who managed to keep their grades in a respectable, average range. Vince Cantu exclaimed, “My grades were a lot better, although last year my grade point average dropped.” Though most stu- dents relaxed and had fun their senior year, they forced themselves to accept these average grades. Of course, being a senior had some impact on a per- son’s behavior and attitude. Heather Zeller stated when asked if her behavior had changed since she was a freshman, “I was a lot wilder, and I had the opportunity to grow during my senior year.” Many of the male students believed that they had ma- tured. They didn’t do the childish things they did in their underclass years. Being involved in school activities was usually some- thing that many seniors par- ticipated in. During their senior year some seniors didn’t find themselves in- volved any more than when they were in their freshman year. “I just sat back and waited until it was over,” re- plied Mark Hamilton. Many seniors had been involved in several activities all through high school, so they contin- ued with those functions during their senior year. We asked seniors, over all, did they feel that their senior year was easier or harder than their previous years. Tracy Malony said, “I full- filled my graduation require- ments my first few years, so my senior year was easier.” Mike Pelock felt that his senior year had been easier because, “I was more com- fortable,” he explained. Some people believed it was harder. “I felt it was a tad bit harder; knowing the teachers was the only easy part,” said Heather Zeller. The view points of these students’ senior year were merely subjective. Other stu- dents might disagree with the opinions of these stu- dents. It depends on the in- dividual and their achieve- ments in their senior year. After all, you only get out of it what you put into it. — Jill Brennan 90 SENIORS Top) Chris Ball turned and looked when someone said Seniors aren’t the best.” bove) Tiffany Taylor thinks her senior year is jam- Laura Miller Outdoor Adventure Club 2, 3; Science Fair 1; Teacher's Aide 2 Patty Moenck C.W.T. 3 Michael Molex Judo Club 1, 2; Track Team 1, 2 Rose Molex Band 1; Chess Club 4; Choir 4; Gospel Choir 3; Judo Club 1; T.A.A.S. 3 Rick Monaco Baseball Team 2; Football Team I, 2; Science Fair 1 Sonianetta Denise Moore A-V Aide 2; H.E.R.O. 3; Letter Club 4; Track Team 1, 2, 3 Tammy Mosely O.E.A. 4; Togetha Club 1 Cathlene Mu eh ring Outdoor Adventure Club 2f 3; Science Fair 1; Togetha Club 1 Thomas Nathan C.W.T. 3, 4; Football Team 2, 3, 4; Judo Club 2, 3, 4; Track Team 2 Carmenlita Nelson Attendance Aide 1, 2, 3; Chess Club 4; Gymnastics Team 1, 2; II. E.R.O. 4; T.A.A.S. 1; Track Team 1 James Neumann Baseball Team 1 Lorenzo J. Nichols A-V Aide 1, 2; Basketball Team 1; Football Team I. 2; Musical 1, 2; T.A.A.S. 1, 2, 3 Scott Robert Nielsen A-V Aide 3, 4; Band: Concert 1, Symphonic 2, Marching 2, Jazz 3; Math letes 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Illinois State Scholar Sue Norris Freshman Class Officer; A-V Aide 1; Basketball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Dean's Aide 1; Letter Club 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 1; Science Fair 1; Softball Team 1, 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Diana Renee Palomatas Choir 1, 2; Literary Aide 1, 2; Outdoor Adventure Club 1, 2, 3, 4; V.I.C.Aj Vice-President 3, 4; Yearbook Staff: Photographer, Photo Editor 3, 4 Anthony Stirling Pellerito Band 3; Bowling Club 2, 4; Chess Club 4; Choir 4; Drama 2, 3, 4: To Kill A Mockingbird 2, Our Town 3, How To Succeed In Business 3, Bad seed 3; Foreign Language Club 3, 4; Musical 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 2f 3, 4: Review Editor; Outdoor Adventure Club 2, 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Speech Team 4; Student Council 3, 4; Tech Crew 3, 4; Togetha Club 4; Wrestling Team 1; Key Club 4 Michael Pelock Dean's Aide 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Foreign Language Club 1; Mathletes 3, 4; R.I.S.K. 2; Science Fair 1; Track Team 2, 3, 4; Wrestling Team 1, 2, 3, 4 Arlene Perry Attendance Aide 1, 2; C.W.T. 3; Library Aide 1; Teacher's Aide 1, 2 Stacey Renee Perry A-V Aide 1; Dean's Aide 1, 2; T.A.A.S. 1, 2; Teacher's Aide 3 Wilhon Perry Basketball Team: All-Conference 3, All-Area 3, 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter Club 4; P.E. Leader 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Teacher's Aide 2, 3, 4 Kenneth L. Peterson Jr. Choir 2, 3, 4; Drama lf 2t 3, 4; Foreign Language Club 1; Speech Team 2; Teacher's Aide 2, 4; Tech Crew 3f 4; Musical: The Me Nobody Knows 1, Oliver 2f How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying 3 Lori D. Phillips Band I, 2, 3f 4; Basketball Team 1, 2f 3f 4; Letter Club 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Softball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Teacher's Aide 1; Volleyball Team h 2, 3, 4 Robert (Preppy Pops) Phillips Student Council: Student Council Executive Board 3, 4; T.A.A.S. 3, 4 Lisa Pickens Science Fair 1 Elizabeth Marie Pieczynski Choir 1; Teacher's Aide 2, 3 • — Myrna Sue Pierson H.E.R.O. 3 Lee PI ace k D.E.C.A. 4; Yearbook Staff 2 Nancy Plamondon Baseball Team: Manager 3, 4; Foreign Language Club 2; Literary Magazine 4; National Honor Society 4; P.E. Leader 3; Science Fair 1; Yearbook Staff: Woman's Sports Editor, Feature Editor 2, 4; Quill and Scroll 4 Raymond Victor Poe Baseball Team 1, 4; Bowling Club 3; Dean's Aide 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Team 1; Golf Team 2; Science Fair 1 Amy Qunell Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1; Dean's Aide 1, 2, 3, 4; O.E.A. 4 Mindy Rains A-V Aide 2, 3, 4; Baseball Team: Manager 3, 4; Choir 1; Journalism Honor Society 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Student Council 3, 4; Swim Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Illinois State Scholar; Senior Class President Sarah Ravesloot National Honor Society 3, 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 4; Science Fair 1; Student Council 4 Ronald Reichert A-V Aide 3; Science Fair 1, 2 Diana Reyna Choir 1, 2, 4; Foreign Language Club 1, 2 Andrea Lynn Richard Cheerleader: Captain I, 2, 3, 4; Dean's Aide 2, 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Softball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshmen Class President; Sophomore Class President Todd Ristau Baseball Team 1 Gynthia Rivera Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4 Kelly Anne Robey A-V Aide 1, 2, 3, 4; Band: Concert 1, Symphonic 2, Marching 2, Jazz 3; Letter Club 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Science Fair: Outstanding 1; T.A.A.S.: Varsity, Captain 1, 2, 3, 4; Board of Education Student Representative 4; Class Officer 1, 2, 3f 4; Men's Swim Team: Manager 1, 2; Leadership Conference 4; Lifeguard 4; Illinois State Scholar Steve Robson P.E. Leader 3 Stephen Rocha Swim Team 2, 3, 4 Barbara A. Rogers Choir: Secretary 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Aide 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Teacher's Aide 2 Muriel Rose Outdoor Adventure Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4 Rita Corette Rush Cheerleader 3, 4; D.E.C.A. 4; Dean's Aide 1; Yearbook Staff 3 Lisa Ann-Marie Rypstra English Resource Center Aide Dave Salazar Library Aide 3; Wrestling Team 1, 2 Teresa Sanchez Foreign Language Club 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Teacher's Aide 1, 2, 3, 4 Catherine A. Sanders Main Office 3; Science Fair 1; T.A.A. S. 1, 4 David M.-Sanders Baseball Team 3, 4; Mathletes 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; O.E.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Teacher's Aide 3; Illinois State Scholar Dave Scheuer Baseball Team 2; Wrestling Team 2 Kimberly Scribner Choir 1, 3; Musical 3; Outdoor Adventure Club 2 Phillip Sera Journalism Honor Society 41 National Honor Society 3, 4 Tracy Sexton Science Fair 1; Yearbook Staff: Managing Editor 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Illinois State Scholar Thomas James Sheridan Key Club 2; Band: Symphonic, Jazz 1, 2, 3; Baseball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Team 1; Dean's Aide 2, 3, 4; Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Foreign Language Club 2; Letter Club 4; Mathletes 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Science Fair I; Student Council 3f 4 Warnette Sherman A-V Aide 3; Basketball Team 1, 2; Choir 1; P.E. Leader 3; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Volleyball Team 1, 2 Carl Larsen and Charolette James Most Talented dis play their gifts. Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen — Tom Sheridan and Cindy Ix ckwood were nominated “Best Looking.” about a date cutie?” “How The Last Day A Day To Remember The last day of school for a senior, can be a day of sad- ness. They walk out those doors for the last time as a Bloom Trail student. It’s a day to spend with friends and talk about their happy and sad memories of high school. They think of the great times they had at Prom and other dances. And the crazy things they did after a victorious basketball game. The last day can also, be frightening, because now they have to think about their future. Some will join the working force and some will further their education. No matter which decision they have made, they now have to think about pursuing their career choice. This day draws near for the seniors of “86.” Waiting for the final bell and walking down the crowded halls. Say- ing good-bye to all their good friends. That last day seems like forever, but it too will come to an end sooner than they expect. It’s time for them to put their past be- hind themselves and move on to hopefully bigger and better things in life. By Jill Brennan Tracy Green talks to friends as she thinks about her final davs as a SENIORS 93 i Colon walks «out a door which, will n be the last door she will walk out as a ior. Stacey L. Sherman Football Team 3; Swim Team 1, 2 Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Nurse's Aide 2 Karen A. Shipp A-V Aide 1; Dean's Aide 2, 3; Gymnastics Team 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 2, 3; P.E. Leader 3 Sharon Lynn Shipp Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Cboraliers 3, 4; Gymnastics Team Manager 2, 3, 4; Musical 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 2, 3, 4; Science Fain Regionals 1 Sharon M. Simone Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Cindy Sites Journalism Honor Society 2; Science Fain Regionals 1 James Kieth Slavik Baseball Team 1; Outdoor Adventure Club 1; Teacher's Aide 1 Betty Smith D.E.C.A. 3; Volleyball Team 1, 2 Sue Smith D.E.C.A. 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 3 King M. Smith Jr. Basketball Team 1, 2; Choir lf 2, 3 Raymond J. Soappman Band lf 2, 3 Dana M. Solomon Dean's Aide 3, 4; Softball Team 1; Teacher's Aide 3 Rosanna Soto Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 3; Student Council 3, 4; Track Team 1 Stacey Ann Spila Choin Cboraliers 1, 2, 3, 4; Gymnastics Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter Club 3; National Honor Society 4; P.E. Leader 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Tennis Team 2, 3, 4 Da vid Joel Stege Band: Jazz, Symphonic, Marching, Pep 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Drum Major 3, 4 Ralph Stewart A-V Aide 2, 4; Basketball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Track Team 1, 2, 3, 4 Deborah Sullivan A-V Aide 1; Attendance Aide 3; Jimmie D. Sykes Basketball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Track Team 3, 4 Rick Szromba Letter Club 3, 4; Mathletes 1; Swim Team 1, 2, 3, 4 Terrance Tate Baseball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling Team 1, 2, 3 Kelley Taylor Bowling Team 2, 3, 4; Bowling Team Captain 2, 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 2, 3, 4 Tiffany Taylor Band 3; Gymnastics Team 2; Outdoor Adventure Club 3; Swim Team 2; Wrestling Team 1 Extra-Terrestial (E.T.) Drama 1, 2; Foreign Language Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Fair 1, 2; Teacher's Aide 1, 2; Yearbook Staff 1, 2, 3, 4 Angela Thompson Basketball Team 2, 3; Choir 2, 3; Gospel Choir 2; Track Team 2 Melvin Townsend A-V Aide 2; Basketball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Team 1; Teacher's Aide 3 Charles V. Turner Basketball Team I, 2, 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 1 Ann Marie Turnland A-V Aide 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3; Swim Team 1, 2 Gidget Urban H.E.R.O. 4; Judo Club 2; Softball Team 2, 3, 4 Juanita Urban Bowling Club: Captain 2, 3, 4; V.I.C.A. 4 Pete VanderKrabben Swim Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Tech Crew: Student Director 2, 3 Dawn VanDeursen Attendance Aide 2; D.E.C.A. 4; Letter Club 4; Softball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; V.I.C.A. 3, 4; V.I.C.A. Secretary 4 Kathie Velasquez A-V Aide 3, 4; Basketball Team 2; Choir: Illinois State Solo and Ensemble Contest — Trio First Place I, 2, 3, 4; Foreign Language Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen e Blackstone and I ori Phillips ost Athletic, champions at heart. Senior Superlative Picks For The Class Of “86” It takes a special kind of person to be nominated for a senior superlative. A person of intelligence, talent, good looks, endurance, and a good sense of humor. These are just a few of the superlative categories. This year at Bloom Trail the class of ’86 was eligible for such awards. Joe Blackstone and Lori Phillips were elected for “Most Athletic.”Joe was a member of the men’s track team and took thirty-second downstate in Cross Country. Lori was a member of the women’s softball and volley- ball teams. When we think of shy, many think of someone who would rather study than be a class clown. That may be the case for Tony Pellereto and Sarah Ravesloot, nominated for “Most Shy.” Having talent in Arts, band, or choir, could give a person an opportunity to be- come nominated for “Most Talented.” This years re- cipients were Carl Larsen and Charolette James. Their talents lie in band, dance, and cheerleading. There are some people that just seem to get along with everyone, they’re friendly, and have a great sense of humor. Most people will agree that this descrip- tion will fit Sara Cassidy and David Chick, awarded “Most Friendly.” There is always at least one class clown or practical joker; a person that is usually at the center of attention, and people just can not help but to laugh at. A person, when dared, is crazy enough to do just about anything. This title of nobility would be adequate for Chris Heldt and Stacy Spila, “Most Wit- ty.” Certain people have the ability to be an academic scholar, they’re intelligent and usually involved in some academic clubs, such as Na- tional Honor Society. David Sanders and Judy Brown are academically in- clined and are at the top of their class. This has given them the privilege to be no- minated for “Most Studi- ous.” In past years these awards have been received by differ- ent people and by many more in the future. These are just some of the senior super- lative categories which were awarded to the class of ’86 finest seniors. — Jill Brennan Club 2, 3; Library Aide 1; Musical: Make-up Crew, How To Succeed Id Business, The Bad Seed 2, 4; National Honor Society 4; Swim Team 2, 3, 4; Tech Crew 4 Joe Venturella Band 1, 2; Basketball Team 1; Golf Team 2, 3, 4; Library Aide 3 Macia Villarreal Choir I, 2, 3, 4; Musical 4; Softball Team I, 2, 3, 4; Teacher's Aide 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Team 1 Edward Vincent Baseball Team 1, 2, 3; Football Team 1, 2, 3; P.E. Leader 1, 2; Wrestling Team 1 Nancy Vogel Dean's Aide 4; Gymnastics Team 3; Nurse's Aide 1; O.E.A. 3; Softball Team 2, 3, 4; Swim Team 1; Teacher's Aide 1; Track Team 2; Volleyball Team 3, 4 Raymond E. Voris Jr. Bowling Club 1, 2; Track Team: Cross Country 1 Jim Wagner Band 1, 2; D.E.C.A. 3, 4 Christina Wehrle Teacher's Aide 4; Yearbook Staff 3; Track Team: Cross Country 4 Mike Weisfus Outdoor Adventure Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Michelle Lynn Weller Library Aide 3; Tennis Team 1, 2, 3 Bryan Duane Wilburn Band 1; H.E.R.O. 4; Judo Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Antonio Wiley Football Team 1, 2, 3; Track Team 2, 3; Wrestling Team 1 Willie Wilkins Football Team 1; Wrestling Team 1,2,3 Jacqueline Williams Gospel Choir: Secretary 2; O.E.A. 4 Michael K. Williams Choir 1; Football Team: Captain 1, 2, 3, 4; Track Team: Captain 1, 2, 3, 4 Kim Willig Attendance Aide 1; Gymnastics Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Aide 1, 2; Science Fair 1 Vickey Wilson Choir 1 Mark Wolford C.W.T. 3, 4 Michele Lee Wommack C. W.T. 4; Library Aide 1, 2; Teacher's Aide 1, 2 Karen Wright Attendance Aide 1; Dean's Aide 1, 2, 3; Softball Team 1; Yearbook Staff 4 Dewayne Yarbrough D. E.C.A. 4; Teacher's Aide 4 Melody Yates Choir 1, 4; Drama: To Kill A Mockingbird, Our Town, Bad Seed 2, 3, 4; Foreign Language Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Teacher's Aide 3; Tech Crew 3, 4 Thomas R. Yednak Jr. A-V Aide 3; Choir 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 4; Teacher's Aide 3 Stephen J. York Swim Team 2, 3, 4; Track Team: Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4 Patrick D. Young Dean's Aide 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 2; R.I.S.K. 1, 2; Teacher's Aide 2; Track Team 2, 3, 4; Wrestling Team 1, 2, 4 Dan Youngers D.E.C.A. 3 Heather Marie Zeller Band: Concert 1, 2, 3; Outdoor Adventure Club 3, 4; Student Council: Senator 3, 4; Swim Team: Captain, Manager for Men's Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Track Team 2 Scott Zivkovich Basketball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; R.I.S.K. I John N. Zurisk Basketball Team 1, 4; National Honor Society 4; Science Fair 1 (TOP) With Stacey Sherman’s innocent face who wou believe he ditched class. (ABOVE) Is Natalie Gueffi really reading, or is she faking it for the camera mar (FRONT ROW) Christy Merkner, Treasurer, Jim Calabrese, Public Relations; Valeria Cameo, Secretary; Rob Goluska, Vice President; Mrs. Scott, Sponsor; Mr. Croarkin, Sponsor. (BACK ROW) Maria Acena, Board; Kim Calaabrese, Board; Laurie Jensen, Board; Michelle Sova. Board; Charlene Smith, Board; Kris Haines, Board; Joe Cook, Board; Not pictured: Dave Betz, President; Denise Chaffee, Board JUNIORS 97 Maria Acena Darla Adams Noyan Akin Brian Anderson Linda Anderson Tony Andreatta Rudy Arriaza •Joe Ashe Richard Atwood Kenneth Avant Robert Bailey Candace Baker Mike Baker Judy Balogh Mike Banicki Debbie Bankhead James Banks James Barnes Kenneth Barnes Inaura Barrett Samuel Beach Anthony Beamon Amy Beck Althea Benson Scott Bercham Robert Berner Dave Betz Joey Beuster Troy Billingsley Carrie Blocker Sherri Bloom Valencia Bobo Jim Boettger Dave Bogaczyk Candi Bowman Racquel Boyett Melody Bradford Martin Bradshaw Jill Brennan John Brennan Jerry Brock Colleen Brooks Michelle Brouillette Novella Brown Shericcc Brown Kenneth Bruce Lynn Buckley Teresa Buckley Karen Buckner Guiseppe Buggemi Tonia Bullitt Patty Bunn Lisa Burda Mario Burkardt Valorie Burton Shawn Butler Bernard Buus Andrea Cabot Eric Caccavari Denise Caird James Calabrese Kim Calabrese Michael Cales Valerie Cameo Ronald Canali Jose Cantu Student pint Everybody had SCHOOL SPIRIT, but some had more than others. Here at Bloom Trail, we showed our spirit in many different ways. For a visitor, the first indication of our spirit was a sign at all en- trances stating, “WARN- ING!” You Are Now Enter- ing Blazer Country!” A walk through the build- ing revealed show cases proudly displaying the many trophies and plaques won by our Trail Blazers. There was also the sports “Hall of Fame”, the Senior Hall, the banners in the fieldhouse, the murals from the Art De- partment, and the display cases from many other de- partments. You could see the school spirit on Fridays, as many students and staff proudly wore our colors of Blue Gold. You could hear the school spirit throughout the halls as everybody talked about OUR team, OUR club out- ing, OUR class project, OUR classmates, OUR school! In fact the school spirit was al- most deafening at OUR pep rallies! You could even smell and taste the school spirit as stu- dents of various clubs and or- ganizations sold candy, cook- ies, and baked goods to raise money for their activities. School spirit was also pride and tradition, and both the students and staff showed a lot of Pride in the traditions of Homecoming, Prom, Turn-about, blood drive, canned food drive, Blue Gold game, concerts, plays, ditch day, and gradu- ation. Wherever we go, whatever we do, we will always be TRAIL BLAZERS and carry the spirit of Bloom Trail High with us. — Tonia Bullitt (LEFT) Our Junior, Senior Blazer Spirit beats Freshmen and Sophomores out of competition. (BELOW) Junior Frank Taffora brought the class of ’87 to victory in the Wacky Olympics. (CENTER LEFT) Scott Stokes asked “Would you like to have a flower?” (ABOVE) Lori Jenson, Dave Betz, and Charlene Smith helped our Juniors cheer in the Blazer Spirit contest. 99 Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen 100 (ABOVE LEFT) This group is enjoying their time while helping their teacher carry books for English. (ABOVE) Mr. Skrownski teaches how to check the oil during Driver’s Ed class. Junior I itters Well you finally made it ! You’re a junior ... no longer a mere underclassman. You can look down to the little freshmen and sophomores. But you see that it isn’t as great as you thought it would be. You come along and get a case of the “junior jitters.” When you were a fresh- man or sophomore, there weren’t too many decisions to make. You may have just had to register and pick classes for the next year, but now you have more impor- tant decisions to make. Are you going to take the ACT or PSAT test in the spring or summer? Do you want to go to college? Where are you going to work to earn money? New pressures seem to come from every direction, and you realize you will soon leave the security of high school. Maybe being a fresh- man wasn’t that bad after all! — Tonia Bullitt Donald Carey Lecola Carey Danita Carter Denise Chaffee Willie Chandler Eddie Chmielewski Michelle Christofanelli David Clark Wayne Clark John Cole Rosa Colon Teresa Combs Michael Concannon Tina Contreras Terry Conway Dawn Cook Joseph Cook Latonya Cook Deshea Cooper Maida Cornish James Couch Bobbi Credit Carl Credit Bruce Crose Shalonda Cross Cheri Czajka Kcsone Dara Dawn Davies Ruth Davis Desiree Deangelo Donna Decker Lori Decker Michael Delaney Kevin Delorenzo Sam Diaz Terrance Dillard Ralph Donaldson Anthony Drake Brian Duensing Tom Dulaney Jacqueline Dunne Lori Dunne Debbie Durish Diane Dworak Allen Edwards Sandra Elliott Kristi Enzweiler Lemi Erinkitola JUNIORS 101 Jennifer Estep Charles Fillion Richard Fisher Bryan Flatt Patrick Flemings Bob Flesher Margaret Fletcher Carl Flowers Melissa Fluharty Ray Fonseca Robert Ford Suzanne Fortener Gregory Gacke Melissa Gain Altheia Galloway Denise Galminas John Galvan Vicki Garcia Barb Garner Tom Gibson Ron Glenn Jeff Goldberg Rob Goluszka Rich Gomez Mishelle Goodwin Emeral Gordon Brian Grant Joe Gruszkowski Linda Gruszkowski Kristin Guiliani June Gurgel Rose Guziajka Kris Haines John Hall Karen Haney Andrea Hargreaves Gerald Jurek was all smiles when he received the Wacky Olympics award for the Juniors. 102 Mike Poe, Scott Stokes, and Jim Calabrese take a bre. from cheering the Juniors on at the powderpuff footbj game. Sustained Silent Reading was developed by the read- ing teachers in 1980 after reading an article. At first, SSR was only for 20 minutes a day, once a month, during the English classes. It was very success- ful, so the teachers decided to continue the program. In February of 1981, SSR was extended for a whole pe- riod. The Students had a choice of what to read during the period. Everyone is encouraged to read during SSR; all secre- taries, administrators, and even the principal. SSR gives the students a chance to ex- tend their vocabulary and reading level. — Tracy McCarty Dave Betz and Ray Vervlied get ready to cruise in drivers’ education. Erika Hauser Zabrina Hawkins Terri Hayes Scott Haynes Kim Haynie Michelle Henry Kimberly Hesser Kanise Hinton Kimberly Hodor Staci Hoevker Paul Hoff Rick Hollingsworth Randolph Holmes Kelly Hooks Cheryl Hryn Dawn Insalata Daniel Jackson Rochelle Jackson Valerie Jackson Sue Jansma Martin Jaranowski William Jarrels Tom Jennings Lori Jensen Lisa Jensen Mark John Lori Johnson Melva Johnson Ron Johnson Gregg Johnstone JUNIORS 103 (TOP) Denise Galminas was rolling in the dough in her foods class. (ABOVE) Joe Souls and Terri Bafundo were really warming up at the Homecoming Bonfire. 104 «% « n 1 - 'j ry V SO} 4 c- (TOP) The Juniors were all smiles before the powderpuff football game. (ABOVE LEFT) What did I have to do that for.” seems to be what Danita Carter was think- ing. (ABOVE RIGHT) Andrea Har greaves kicks off the powderpuff footbal game. Corey Jones Lavita Jones Regina Jones Bill Judd Marc Jugin Gerald Jurek Tanya Kalanj Steve Kaminski Dorothy Kay Desiree Kendra Chris Kent Thresa Ketchum Rheda King Kris Klans Ann Koesema Chris Kowalski Carol Kraus Mike Krause John Kreis Mark Ksiazkiewicz Frank Kuhn Dennis Kunstman Richard Kurczewski Ray Kuznicki The Juniors really got into the school spirit at the Homecoming Pep Assembly. These girls just wanna have fun! Andrea Hargreaves, Lori Johnson, and Christi Pruett. Juniors Your Time Is Nearly Here “Wait til next year is not just the cries of the Chicago sports fans, but of Juniors everywhere. The Juniors can not wait to become Seniors after be- ing the underdogs for three years. The good points of the Senior school year are not having to raise the money for prom and post prom, and “not having to take the con- stitution test.” Tonia Bullitt happily remarked. Next year “We will be the big guys of the school.” com- mented Kim Calabrese. — Tracy McCarty Debbier Lennertz caught the one of the side affects of Senioritis a year early from senior Don Hale. Elisa Kwiatkowski Ken l.ambertino Marc Lapeaux Pamela Lathan Gregg Lay Steven Lee Jackie l eeper Debrah Lennertz Louis Levesque April Levitt Darryl Lewis Janell Lewis Missy Lindmark Charlene Linder Chris Litwin Michelle Lopez Roberto Lucente Debra Machielson Ofelia Magana Dawn Majka Gail Malone Colleen Maloney Keith Mann Michael Manning JUNIORS 105 Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Ricardo Manno Rebecca Marcincko Robert Martinez Ken Maxwell Donna McCallon Brian McClannahan Carmen McConnell Kim McGrew Kamile McKevis Johnny McMichaels James M Mullins Christy Merkner Chuck Michaels Danny Middleton Lori Middleton Brett Millsap James Mitchell Jr. Tony Mitchell Eileen Monaco Darin Monroe Tracy Monzin Diana Mortimer Jerry Moser Leeann Mueller Jenny Murphy Phillip Myers Robert Najera Claudia Nance Amy Naranjo Steve Nardi Marie Natalie Leeann Naue James Nettles Todd Neugebauer Jerry Nolte Will Norwood Mike Nowocin Kim Nunez Michelle Nyiri Sharon Nykaza Donna O'Barski Victor Ordonez James Osborn Lolita Overbey Erica Overson Greg Parker Sherri Patrevito Donna Patrick (ABOVE) Mike Poe, Jim Calabrese, Scott (RIGHT) Centhia Peavler takes a moment to Stokes, and Darin Monroe take a break to pose relax in Mr. Deakin’s yearbook class, for the photographer during the powderpuff football game, while Neal Scott makes a mus- cle. m nd on the weekend they rested A look at weekends Weekend where are you?? Thank God it’s Friday. I’ve made it through another week!! These are just a few examples of the many slo- gans used to express the two most-awaited days of the week. The WEEKEND!! After five days of work for both students and staff, two days of relaxation are well deserved. But what actually happened on a weekend? Let’s take a look. It was Friday afternoon. The 10th hour bell had just rung. I looked around the room, and I saw half the class staring off into space. They had not yet made plans for the weekend. The other half of the class had, and were busy telling their plans to anyone who would listen. The teacher looked exhaust- ed as he began to loosen his collar. The hour dragged by ever so slowly as we all wait- ed in anticipation for the bell. Finally the bell rang. Doors flew open, and every- one was free to enjoy two days free from school. Stu- dents clamored to the buses, and teachers breathed a sigh of relief as they entered the familiar interior of their cars. But what happened then? Well, students went home to prepare themselves for free- dom. To a student freedom can mean many things. It can mean rushing home to shower, change, and dress for a party, date, or dancing. To a teacher freedom may mean rushing home to cook dinner for their families, or an en- tertaining evening grading papers. AHHH! Saturday. The day everyone waited for. It was one of the very few chances we got to sleep in late. Alarm clocks were forbidden on this day. Vocal threats were made to these mechanical machines if they dare to go off. That’s what younger sib- lings were for. You were all snuggled up in bed when a child came out of the dark and claimed his rights to the television. Now your Satur- day began. It was the night you could do almost any- thing. Some of the Blazer’s weekend plans included par- ties, dancing, dating, watch- ing T.V., shopping, roller- skating, cruising in cars, or just spending the day with family and friends. That’s what weekends were all about. Spending time doing something you wanted to do for yourself. — Wendy Clark (BELOW LEFT) Brett Millsap is very content as he does his classwork. (BELOW) Val Cameo and Charlene Smith examine these bottles very closely before drinking their contents. (ABOVE) Kris Haines relaxes at the Homecoming game after she performed her drill with the band. 107 108 Todd Paulson Mark Peas Centhia Peavler Delores Peden John Perez Frank Perry Lisa Perry Karen Peterson Kevin Peterson Lisa Petner Sherri Petschauer Nick Pezzuto John Pfieffer Robin Phillips James Pigatti Jennifer Plamondon Michelle Pluskota Michael Poe Karen Polacek Carie Poppo Sherri Potter Brian Proper Christy Pruett John Quilico Sabrian Radcliffe Teresa Rainey Robert Rains Michael Rauhut Jacqueline Reeves Carol Regan Tony Reyna John Reynolds Michael Reynolds Robert Reynolds Natalie Richard Mark Riola Brian Robinson Chris Rocha Peggy Rode Alicia Rodriguez Michael Rodriguea Mary Rosenthall Sandy Roth Michelle Rubin Kathy Salazar Violanda Sanchez Samantha Sanders Scott Sands Wanda Santiago Joe Schimmel Kim Schofield James Schultz Kim Schwalm John Scott Neal Scott Linda Sedwick Mark Segura Ron Senzel Kim Sera Chris Sewell Chanel Sherman Glenda Sherman Shonvette Shields John Sholey Michael Simenson Jerry Simmons w hat is your favorite prank to play on someone else? Rob Goluska — Calling and ordering a pizza and having it delivered to some- one else’s house. Tim McNeil — After someone falls asleep put shaving cream in one hand and tickle their nose. Then they try to scratch their nose and get shaving cream all over. Cleo Morris — Taking someone’s car and moving it so they will think it was sto- len. Laura Barrett — When someone is taking a shower or a bath, take their clothes. John Quilico — Telling everyone you know that there is a party at someone else’s house. Then you watch to see how many party ani- mals show up at the person’s door. Kim Calabrese — One time a bunch of us pushed Rob Goluska’s car (with him sleeping in it) across to the other side of the parking lot. When he woke up he was really freaked out. Cassie Floyd — Telling a guy you aren’t really inter- ested in to meet you some- place and then not show up. Carl Larsen — When someone is passed out at a party, you shave one of their eyebrows off! Kark Maxwell — Calling someone up and telling them they have won a million dol- lars. Steve Peralta — Stealing someone’s lunch. Sam Andrews — Putting a litter of baby gerbils in a teacher’s desk. Mr. McNeese — Telling a joke about a specific person when a bunch of people are around. Dawn Walter — Tell my brother his girlfriend is cheating on him when she isn’t. — Wendy Clark TOP) Darin Norwood expresses his true feelings about the powder puff :ame, as his friends look on. (ABOVE) Jay Jurek, Brian Vollreide, Ray Fonsica, Scott Stokes, Jim Calabrese, and Mike Poe clown around for the photographer. (ABOVE) Robert Goluska plans how to blow up the school in Mr. Boelter's Chemistry class. ABOVE) Jim Calabrese (Junior), poses for the photographer along with Jan Barich and Jerry Haddle (Both Seniors). JUNIORS 109 Kenneth Simpson Tracy Skalka Debbie Skimel Lisa Slack James Slawnikowski Laura Small Charlene Smith Courtland Smith Fred Sneade Christopher Snodgrass Tamie Snodgrass Michelle Sova Debbie Srog Richard Stack Sue Stack Karen Stasko Lisa Stefano Wendy Steurbaut Maria Stilts Scott Stokes Ken Swaers James Sylvester Kim Tabbitt Frank Taffora Jeffery Talley Alex Tambrini Matthew Taylor Tina Thiele Brian Thomas Robert Tidd mmmher.; I Was Caught Iflf Chewing Gum In Class As you know the 11th Commandment expressed it- self in a simple way. “Thou shall not chew gum.” Every human should beware of this commandment, because if they fail to obey it they must face the consequences. What would you have done if you were caught chewing gum in the middle class. Debbie Bankhead — Spit the gum out. Sholonda Cross — Swal- low it. Candi Browman — Lie and say I wasn’t chewing any. Tracy Townsend — Slow- ly get out of my seat, walk to the waste basket, look around the room, get every- ones attention, and slowly spit it out with my mouth wide open. Tony Andreatta — Stick the gum in a wrapper, pre- tend I threw it out and go back to my seat, and start back chewing it. Ofelia Magana — Just stick it under my desk and say I wasn’t chewing gum. Lori Dunne — Chew it more. Chareese Joubert — Al- ways chew it more, as well as pop it louder. Michelle Lopez — I would swallow it. John Quilico — I’d do what I always do ... just play it off with a smile on my face. Nancy Plamondon — Look real innocent and say, “Who me?” Karl Maxwell — I would get my last taste of it, and then slowly throw it away feeling disappointed. Tracy McCarty — I would walk slowly to the garbage, blow a big bubble, and then spit half of it out and contin- ue to chew the rest. — Althea Benson (ABOVE) Nancy Plamondon getting caught. 110 (ABOVE LEFT) Carla Gray and Tracy Townsend are getting ready to pig out. (BELOW) Charlene Smith is holding the pie that will start the initiation of the new principal. (BOTTOM LEFT) Bloom Trail Blazers show their spirit at the pep assembly. Tracy Townsend Yvette Travis Marcos Trevino Gail Turner William Turner Antonio Vance Carolyn Vance Nicole Vansanten James Vaughn Ray Vervlied Michael Villarreal Brian Vollriede •lacquenette Wade William Wade Carolann Walker Eric Walker Eugene Walker Robin Walker Stacey Walker Tracey Walker Vivian Wallace Dawn Walter Betty Ward Wayne Warn Sheryl Weldon Kevin Weller Belinda Wells Renee West Lora lee Whisenant Curt Whittinghill JUNIORS 111 Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen 4 Ann Whobrey George Wilder Brian Wiley Dion Whiley L.T. Williams Precita Williams Mark Wilson Rusty Woerner Jearl Wood Melody Woods Sanford Woods Cheryl Wyatt Debra Wyatt Karen Yambor Paul Zelek Heath Zeller (ABOVE LEFT) .Junior Melody Brad- (ABOVE) Maida Cornish is beginning ford is struggling to win the game. to start on her assignment. Friends or ever There is something special about best friends. They share special feelings with each other; they have their ups and downs; and they have their fun times. Best friends always share secrets with one another and are loyal to each other. Whatever may happen they always keep their secrets to themselves. Best friends protect one another from danger. They stay beside one another through all of their troubles. Best friends guide each 112 Not Pictured Karen Lustro Demetrius Lyles Aretha Mackey Lori Mago Richard Malec Daniel Martinez Alfred Mayo Carol Mazurkiewicz Tim Mcmultins David Mendez Tanya Mitchell Patricia Moenck Michael Molex Tracy Monzin Lorena Negrete Annette Nettles Jose Nunez Eva Nunby James O’Marrah Stacey Perry Michael Phipps Larry Pisterzi Annette Panziano David Raymond Ricky Rivera Raymond Rodrigiez Dale Salters Ann Schutz Sharon Smith Joseph Sowles Aquanetta Stones Cassandra Stones Michael Tabler Kim Touvelle Elizabeth Tucker John Wade Auther Walker Claude Washington Van Wehrle Lisa Wolford Julie Zeszutko Althea Benson Kelly Hooks and Tina Contreras really have the Blazer spirit. Alberto Alcantar Patrice Ammons Jeff Anders Steven Batson Frank Betancourt Harold Beville Susan Billo James Boersma Richard Bovara Tederian Brown Lynette Bryles Julie Cameo Michael Clerk Regina Clerk Steve Crumbaugh Joe Danielevicz Esperanza Diaz Victoria Drykos David Eder Peter Gomez Carla Gray Beth Grayczyk Carmen Hackney Geneva Hawthorne Bobby Hayslett Alicia Hinton Linda Hlinko Paul Jamrock Robert John Darren Johnson Dean Johnson Wilkin Johnson Julie Keene Jeff Keita Mark Kilbourn William Kimbrel Michele Kirn Cyndi Klopp Donald Kvasnicka April Lovett Jeffery Lukasik other in the correct way. If one should ever fail to reach their goal the other one would push him or her on to success. Once best friends reach their adulthood they talk about the good old days. Like when they were in high school, during their child- hood, and about their dates of years past. Best friends are often the most loving, caring, and sharing people in the world. Officmra (FRONT ROW) Chris Culver, President; Chris Boulos, Vice art- Treasurer; Heather Adaid, Public Relations; Mrs. Chap- President; Lisa Biasella, Secretary. (BACK ROW) Angie Stu- man, Sponsor. SOPHOMORES 113 Zaking Zime Zo Zalk Zfiings Over Zakkiyya Abdullah Heather Adair Denise Adams Michelle Aguirre Raquel Aguirre Esmeralda Alcanter Van Alford Ed Baker Edward Baker Randle Baker Alandis Bankhead David Barich Trina Barnes Roger Barr Brady Bartnicki Michael Battista Marlene Beach Dorothy Beidman Shaun Bell Bryant Bentley Terry Bentley 114 SOPHOMORES Every once in a while, stu- dents get confused, or just simply in doubt about their school assignments. The math-science, english, and business resource centers are all special places for students who need help from chemis- try to as little as a simple question about a misspelled word. Mrs. Barbara Lang, head of Bloom Trail’s Writing Lab, is one who has the duty and responsibility of seeing that those who need help on writing assignments, such as proposition supports, get the guidance and understanding that each individual needs. Too often, students tend to come in resource centers, ex- pecting the work to be done for them. “I would like to see those I help each day, strive to do their best,” says Mrs. Lang, ‘‘and not be satisfied with mediocrity. Most of the time, the students are very cooper- ative. They have specific writing skills, with which they need help. The atmo- John Allegro Mary Allen Terri Alyea Clinton Anderson Tanjuria Anderson Samuel Andrews Mont Annis Allan Armstrong Andrew Ash brooks Darrell Ashley Michael Atwood Michelle Avant Eric Bailey Daliasandra Baker sphere is relaxing, and most likely, everything is accom- plished.” “I love helping kids.” says Lang, “It’s really nice. I en- joy working with students who want to improve their english skills.” So, to conclude, people like Mrs. Lang have a career out of taking the time out to talk things over. — Karl Maxwell A. V, (TOP LEFT) Sophomore Chuck Dovich seems to be quite disappointed about the catastrophe of his hurt arm, while Coach Ron Ray and Mr. Sulli- van apparently discuss the misfortunate incident. (BELOW LEFT) A clan of sophomores crowd inside Mr. Frick’s door. The remainder of the five minutes is sometimes spent on talking to close friends. The only frustrating thing about it is being late. (BELOW) Sophomore Chris Culver takes a smooth ride on the 1985 Sophomore Class Home- coming float. Being the president of her class, she was able to sit at the very top, where the crowd cheered her on. Denise Berner Barbara Berrettoni Benjamin Bettenhauscn Lisa Biasella Sandra Billo Danny Bish Mike Blankford Demetrius Bobo Steve Booker Wendy Booth Wendy Boltando Jodi Boudreau Christine Boulos Sherri Bradshaw Jimmie Brandon Minta Brashler Angela Brewster Joan Brison Jerry Brooks Barbara Brown Sherri Brown Teresa Brown Stacy Bryant Kerry Brys Holly Buckingham Valerie Buckingham Melissa Buckner Sonja Buckner Brian Burbach Helen Busch Jeffrey Buus Kimberly Cahill I aurie Callahan Jeff Cameo Katrina Camilleri 115 116 Tom Camilleri Sherrie Campbell James Caproni Jill Carpenter Willie Carter I ea Cash Keith Chartier Raquel Chavez Michael Christensen Dionne Christmas Rene Christofanelli Mary Cizunas Yolanda Cleveland Chuck Clow Rndella Cole Pamela Coley Victoria Collins Charles Conner Steve Conner Tim Conner Rose Contreras Brenda Cook Andrea Cooper Arene Cooper Collen Cobett Jerry Corbin John Cowan Kevin Craig Crystal Crane Stacey Crims Dan Cuddigan Christine Culver James Culver Danny Dalia Costa Laura Dallabetta What's Jt Cike Zo Me A Zeen Jn Tokyo? What do eating raw fish, going to Disneyland, and wearing shoes with no soles have in common? They’re all part of the teen life in the world’s second largest city: Tokyo, Japan. Although Tokyo is best know for its automobiles, cameras, and modern elec- tronic gadgets, the lifestyle there is shaped with long- standing traditions. Kaori Kawano, a Japanese pen pal to a student at Bloom Trail, talks about school life in Japan. “I have to go to a private school at five o’clock P.M. on Saturdays,” says Kaori, “The teacher is very strict, and beats us when we make noise.” For Japanese young peo- ple, the most important part of their daily life is school. According to a Japanese magazine, by the time a teen- ager is graduated from high school, about one-half, or even two-thirds of his life is directed toward college en- trance exams. In the job market, the col- lege a student attended often counts more than what grades were achieved. There- fore, students do all they can, to be accepted at the best schools. Tokyo teenagers enjoy traveling, playing sports, and shopping in their free time. Japanese teens participate in most of these acts with friends. Nandiamon, (See above picture), a travel spot for many Japanese youth, is well know for its architectural structure. Other places Japanese vis- it for leisure in their spare time, include Yakushiji, Kyoto,and Ginkakuji. They are located in a country called Nara. Overall, Japanese have many different cultures and traditions. Some day, maybe you’ll get to see the difference by spending a week or two in Ja- pan. — Karl Maxwell Paul Daniels James Davies Tuny Davis Jeffrey Dees Michael Defrancesco Larry Delarosa Melissa Derouin Thomas Devine John Devitt Nola Dismukes Jason Dominguez Loretta Dorsey Thomas Dorsey Kyle Dotson Charles Dovich Sedonia Downs Larry Drake Kyle Dubridge Jason Duchene Elizabeth Dungan Chris Eagan Henry Eat man Terrance Ebert Karie Edwards Donald Eger Bill Eley Brenda Ellis Charles Ellison Veronica Emole Ayopo Erinkitela Tasha Ferguson Steven Fezler Donald Field Arnold Fitzgerald Brian Fletcher (ABOVE) Sophomore Sherrie Camp- bell looks pretty timid with her assign- ments in her sewing class. (LEFT) Ayupo Erinkitola and Zakiyya Abdullah get ready for another day in Miss Shanahan's gifted English class. 117 Cassandra Floyd James Fosco Rickey Foster Beatrice Franklin Daniel Fuentes Julie Fugiel Debra Garland Robert Gates JoelAnn Gawel Teresa Gesiakowski Thomas Gibbons Rosemarie Gibson Holly Gilkison Patrick Generas Geri Giuliana Mollie Glass Merit Goings Tony Gonzalez Briggette Gordon Michael Gordon James Graham These excited sophomores had a good time at one of our pep assem- blies. Pep Assembly Sophomores Do you remember the pep assemblies for football, bas- ketball, Homecoming, etc.? Remember getting rowdy at the pep assemblies? Remem- ber the big crowds going down to, and leaving, the fieldhouse? Remember when you tried to find some where to sit? Remember all the fun you had? Do you remember the bossy seniors? Remember when the juniors and seniors always got to leave first when the assemblies were over? During the Bloom Trail pep assemblies a contest was held. The contest was to see which class screamed the loudest. Every class spelled out B- L-A-Z-E-R-S. Most of the time it was a tie between the sophomores and the seniors. Of course, seniors are seniors, and it was their last year , so the student council picked them. Although the seniors beat us out, the Class of 1988, was one of the most spirited classes. — Billie Jo Harper Kathy Grantz Darron Gray James Green Kevin Green Teresa Green Brian Greenwood Homer Griffin Sharnetta Griffin Michael Grimmitt John Grummitt Frank Guiliani Allen Guziejka Jerry Haddle Bret Haemker Tom Hamilton Billie Jo Harder Angela Harper Dave Harris Keith Harris Tammy Harris Dan Hathaway 118 SOPHOMORES Shantel Hawthorn Bill Haynes Carolyn Hayslett Mary Hayslett Kim Hedden Richard Heil Dale Heining Joe Herman Nichelle Herron Robyn Hicks Christa Heistand Ed Hodor Debbie Hofkamp Derrick Hopson Steve Hosick Ron Howard Jennifer Hudson Sherlyn Humphrey Melissa Hyatte Dawn Ingram Ken Insalata Chris Jackson Ken Jackson Tamara Jackson Tonya Jackson Craig Jahnke Charles James Rebecca Jelderks Marshall Jennings Felipe Jimenez Angela Johnson Carmen Johnson Darren Johnson Gregory Johnson Jennifer Johnson Joe Johnson Julie Johnson Kim Johnson Shauncey Johnson Tracey Johnson Tyrale Johnson Vanessa Johnson 119 Warren Johnson Kerry Johnson Cheryl Jonas Ed Jones Yolanda Jones Chareese Joubert Anne Kamin Mike Kaminski Kim Keane Dorothy Kearney Kim Keogh Fred Kieper Linda Kimbrel Frank King Quitin Klimek Jeff Knudsen Kris Knudsen Robert Kopca Trade Kowalski Lacey Kvasnicka Kim Lamb Carl Lamphere Roger Lange Brian Lavelle Yolanda I awton John I each Kristen Lee Lynette Lee Shannon Lee Tina Leeson Michelle LeGraff Donna Lemarr Jim Lemke Marcia Lemonds Kim Lewandowski Patty I ewter Bob Liazuk Dave Lileikis Angelique Little Phillip Littleton Bernadette Lloyd Melvin Lockett J Was So Zoudted When Remember the most touching moments during your sophomore year? Re- member when your girl- friend or boyfriend sent you notes? Remember when he or she sent you flowers? Re- member when he or she wrote you poems? Remem- ber when you thought you were in love? What was your most touching moment? Some sophomores shared their most touching moments dur- ing their sophomore year. ... someone told me that they loved me. Beverly Neal ... My boyfriend changed his old ways just so he wouldn’t lose me. Mary Quiroz ... my girlfriend broke up with somebody to go back out with me. Then she told me how much she cared about me. Joe Johnson ... somebody told me that they cared about me. Shan- non Lee .. my best friend helped me in any way she could to make my life better. Dawn Otten- stroer ... my boyfriend bought me a bottle of my favorite wine, just because. Michelle Aguirre ... my best friend Heather, was there with me through all the bad times. Holly Gilkison . .. my boyfriend from Pennsylvania called me just because he was lonely. Lisa Tidd ... my best friend Michelle, told me how much she cared about me. Patricia Tullison ... I walked into Child De- velopment class, my two nieces run up to me, gave me a hug, a kiss and told me how much they missed me. Kim Shaw — Billie Jo Harder 120 SOPHOMORES Tracy McCarty tried to eat and smile for the photographer. (ABOVE) John Troli concentrated on finishing his vase in Mr. Pounds’ art class. (LEFT) Raquel Chavez was touched when Chris Boulos handed her the pie that was thrown at Mr. Lauritsen. Marvin Long A1 Lopez Carl Lucas Matt MaGruder Caterina Mancusi Wesley Manis Roxanne Marciniak Tammy Marcinko Donna Marnell Laura Marr James Martin AI Martinez 121 Look at the Blazettes. Best friends Sophomores 122 “My best friend means a lot to me. She’s there when I need her and I can talk to her if I have a problem. She un- derstands all my problems,” stated Rose Contrearas. Jeff Schimmel agreed with Rose, “My best friend means a lot to me too. He’s someone to talk to about a problem maybe that no one else could understand.” Best friends are more than just friends. They are the friends you can always count on. They are people you can confide your deepest secrets to. Carolyn Hayslett agreed “My best friend is always there when I need her, she doesn’t tell people my busi- ness, and she doesn’t get mad easily.” “My best friend means a lot to me because I know that I’ll always have someone to talk to when I’m feeling sad,” Lisa Biasella said. Best friends are great to have, but sometimes you just need someone to take your feelings out on. Chris Culver said, “My best friend means a lot to me because I have someone to pick on and her home is a second home to me.” Sometimes best friends are the only ones who can hel you work out your problem Jill Carpenter stated, “M best friend is always ther when I need her and wouldn’t know what to d without her. She’s the onl one who can help me wit my problems and under stands me beside my par ents.” — Dallas Bake Rachel Martinez Joe Matt Kenneth Matusek Kark Maxwell Paul Mayer Ryan Mayton William McCabe Tracy McCarty Charles McClain Tad McConathy Terry McConnell David McGrady Karen McGrady I aura McGrath Shirley McGrew James McKinstry Valerie Head Steven Memmini Arthur Mendez Beatrice Mendez Michael .Mendez Daniel Merkle Marian Micallef Jim Michaels David Miller Donald Miller Stacy Miller Jerome Miller (LEFT) The sophomore football team might not have won the Homecoming game, but they gave it their best. (BELOW) Wendy Booth and Clint Sexton are having a hard time with the orange pass during the Wacky Olympics. (BOTTOM) Tanjuria Anderson works her fingers to the bone as she uses the computer in the computer lab. Maranda Mitchell Anna Mixon James Molex Charles Montgomery Timothy Montgomery Judy Moore Stephanie Moore Monica Moran Abdul Muhammed Jackie Murphy Mary Nathan Beverly Neal Nancy Neal Michelle Nee David Nelson Richard Nelson Timothy Nelson Robert Neuman Tony Nirchi David Noles Randall Norcutt David Norris Robert Norwood Dennis Nowak Jimey Nunnery Sharon Oakes Patrick O’Brien Robert Oposnow Donald Ordonez Montine Oski Dawn Ottenstroer Bobbi Owens June Page Georgina Pappas Cassie Parham Carla Parker Jeffrey Parker William Pass Daniel Peach Joseph Pease 3 124 SOPHOMORES Edward Pelligrini Todd PeJIerito Steven Peralta Timothy Perchinski John Perez Robert Perry Jennifer Peters Rhonda Peterson Shauna Pierson Connie Placek Michelle Pohrte Michael Polk Robert Poppo Veronica Potter Janeice Prescott Susan Proper Mary Quiroz Richard Rakich Gary Ratliff Darnell Reed Donna Reithknecht Gary Reyes Kimberly Reyna Valerie Richards Nicole Richardson Gloria Richmond Willis Ringer William Ritchie Linda Rivera Vincent Robinson Steven Roderick Yolanda Rodgers Monica Rogers Sheila Rogus Laura Romano (ABOVE) Dave McGrady is having a great time at the Homecoming dance. (RIGHT) This student is having a difficult time trying to open his locker. US fcft?� Marla Romano Leroy Rose Paul Rossi Lewis Ruphard Cassandra Rush Joab Ryan James Rypstra Siprian Sala ar Ronnie Salinas James Salyer April Sanders Sandy Sanders Timothy Sanders Steven Sandifer Joseph Sandoval Amy Sato Jennifer Scaniand Mark Scanson Dawn Schaffner Jeffrey Schimmel Michele Schegel Jean Schneider Randolph Schreiber Joe Schwartz Cynthia Sewell Clint Sexton Keith Shannon Kimberly Shaw Joann Shedwil) Clina Sherb � dy Nancy Signorelli Kristin Simen.son Becky Skalka Judy Skimahorn Carlton Smith ... I was running to catch up with my friend in the gym room and I slipped and fell. Tina Leeson ... my friend and I went to a Halloween party as a pair of dice. Valerie Mead ... I was born. Elizabeth Winston ... I was running for the bus and I fell like I was sliding into first base. Mary Quiroz ... my boyfriend came to my party in a dress. Carla Parker ... I came in last place in the quarter mile at a track meet. Kristen Lee ... I flipped over the hand- lebars on my bike during a game of bike tag. Paul Mayer .. . my boyfriend came over and I was taking a shower, and I walked out with a tow- el on! Sherrie Campbell ... I sat in a graduation cake at a party. Angie Stuart . .. Tonya W. held up a sign in geometry about who I like and the whole class saw. Chris Boulos ... I thought I was walking into my geometry class, but it was a history class. Ayopo Erinkitola ... I was gettig off the bus and fell down the steps and into the street. Michalle Nee ... I was made a fool of by Mr. Baldridge. Raquel Verv- lied ... Norman Andrews kissed me in front of my whole ge- ometry class. Tonya Wine- miller ... all my friends who have gifted geometry received a good grade on notebooks and I received an incomplete. Donna Wright ... I had to duck-walk in front of my geometry class. Andy Ashbrooks — Dallas Baker 125 ... I Make my brother look like a fool in front of people. Randy Baker ... I See the Bears win the Superbowl! John Cowan ... I see my boyfriend. Tina Leeson ... I see my “X” boyfriend Kim Lewandowski .. . It’s time to go home. Elizabeth Winston ... I see money! Carla Parker ... I see my boyfriend’s “X” girlfriend. Tamie Snod- grass ... I see my niece beat up ner brother. Carlton Smith ... I see my boyfriend “Effat”. Donna Keith- knecht. ... I get compliments all day and I see my special friend. Ayopo Erinkitola ... I see a good looking boy whom I like. Crystal Steele ... I see Drunk Drivers get caught and mostly when I am happy. John Sweats ... I talk on the phone. Mary Hayslett ... I am with my friends and when I know I’ve done the best that I could do and knowing I have terrific friends to back me up in whatever I do. Jill Carpenter ... I am with someone whom I care about. Rose Contreras ... I see the person, I like very much. Sherri Touvelle ... Tracie spells her name wrong in typing. Kristin Si- menson ... I know we have a three-day weekend and a va- cation coming up soon “That’s Great”. Paul Gossi .1 know it’s the end ol the year! Judy Moore anc Tracy Starr . I see a gorgeous guy, or the beach and he’s wearing speedos. Cheis Boulos . . One of my best friends ran into a door. Raquel Verv lied. Every time I see Bruce Crose. Micki Schlegel — By Danita Carte 126 Clita Smith % Kathy Snodgrass Steven Sons Susanna Soto Anne Sova Robert Stack Cliff Staley Steve Stark Tracy Starr John Stearns Crystal Steele Tim Stege Timothy Stoffregen Burton Stone Jeff Streiler Angie Stuart Michelle Sweargene John Swets Curtis Szabo Kelly Tabbit Jeanette Taylor Rainia Teverbaugh Tina Thompson Nicole Thorek James Thorpe Lisa Tidd Tina Tidd John Tieri Darrien Tilmon Esmeralda Torres Sherri Touvelle Tanya Townsend Kandy Towry Greg Trevino John Troli Craig Trotter Patricia Tullison Devetta Turner Jeff Turner Sylivia Vandeboncoeur John Vankampen Kelly Vassas Kellie Velasquez Amy Veldkamp Raquel Vervlied Joanne Vinck Bill Vinson Tom Vogell Cheryl Wade Vera Wade Jennifer W'aitekus Kathy W'alker Diane Walker Donetta Walker Robert Walker Ed Walter Walter Wark Michelle Warn Dana Warwick LaShawn Watson Dawn Watts Aaron Wayne Keisha W'ebster Tim Wehrle Paul Whitmey Wendy Wilburn Alice Williams Toni Williams AntwonWilliams Eugene Williams Montreal Williams Becky Williams Bayland Willis Jennifer Wills Tamika Wilson Dawn Winemiller Tonya Winemiller George Winsted Elizabeth Winston Jamie Wismer Tracy Woerner Vicky Wojciechowski Teresa Womac Maurice Wood Richie Wood Sheila Wooden Georgette Wortham Michael Wortham Donna Wright Martha Zambrano 127 JVot Pictured Aaron Anderson Keith Leach Edward Baker Eric Lindsey Janie Bargiel Vanessa Lockett Bernice Barnes Mark Lumbley Jacqueline Bell Kennetn Matthews Janker Bell Sonja May Kimberly Bell Robert McCarter Charles Bennett Richard McClain Ray Besst Carl McCoy Paula Blocker George McMullen Glenn Boerema Greg Mickelson Katrina Bowman Mark Miller Brian Branch Kenneth Mobley Belinda Brinkman Judy Moore Stacy Brown Carol Morgan Mario Burkhardt Kimberly Morgan Troy Burr Trina Murphy Ladonna Burt James Nelson Edward Butler Shane Patterson Steven Callison Alan Pavloski Richard Cartwright Adam Pettice Michael Cisek Kristie Rice Tuesday Cizunas Corey Salters Donella Cleark Cristela Sanchez Marty Clerk-Fleming George Sandifer Nancy Cook Cary Schwalm Arlene Cooper David Shea Mary Dejoris Andrew Smado Albert Dillard Brenda Smith Michael Dumlap Haynes Smith Laurie Durbin Michael Sochacki Donna Elam Barbara Staten Patrick Flemmons Mark Stenson Glenn Flowers Kenneths Swears Mike Fox Paul Traver Douglas Gurley Terri Tilton Phillip Hager John Towne Robin Hampton Jacinta Tucker Michelle Hart Towana Turner Patricia Hart Riginald Tyler Jerry Hartman William Urtz Dionicio Hernandez Jr. Mellisa Walker Jeanette Hooks Keith Warn Kerry Hybiak Anthony Wasweman Kavid Iori Alfred Washington Jacqueline Isom Catherine Washington Eric Jackson Tracy Watkins Nathan Jackson Daniel Webb Phillip Jackson Sean Weller Shauncey Jackson Mark Wiersma Demetrius Johnson Jennifer Willis Nelson Jones Pam Zinker Mike Kirn Donna Wright and Steve Memmini happily smile racing for time during the “Bride Carrying Race” which was one event during Homecoming week. Tasha Ferguson couldn’t have been happier when she was announced 1986 Sophomore Horn coming Court nominee. During the school day many things happen to brighten up our day, but Meranda Mitchell seem to find her spirits getting off the bus at 7:00 a.m. in the morning! 128 SOPHOMORES (FRONT ROW) Ana Lizza V. Acena, President; Tammy Folta, Vice President; Laura Petschauer, Secretary; Lorinda Soto, Treasurer; Angela Hurley, Public Relations. (BACK ROW) Mary Ryan, Board; Lisa McCormick, Board; Lori Green, Board; Kim Whitfield, Board; Lynn Manning, Advisor FRESHMEN 129 I auren Abatzis Jeffrey Abdullah Ana Lizza Acena Jessie Adams Andre Agnew Mina Algurie Michael Allen Cynthia Andel Alease Andron Alex Arreola Cheryl Bajorek Bill Bannister Bettina Barker Dessina Barksdale Christopher Barnes Peter Barrett Nicole Basile Deborah Battista Mary Battista Todd Beilke Roosevelt Bell Leslie Bennett Henry Bentley Viewing What’s Inside Student’s Lockers As janitors clean out the lockers of the students from the previous year, the pro- cess will soon start again. Books thrown inside, food causing a sickening aroma, papers scattered about, and of course, pictures attached to the doors. The students of Bloom Trail can be noted for their abstract design of their lock- ers. Some students go as far as pictures of nude people, friends, and rock stars posted up inside their lockers to give them a more vivid appear- ance. Then, we have the buddy system where two or more people share one locker, and that’s where the chaos be- gins. Even though sharing is forbidden at Bloom Trail, many students feel that it saves time to share lockers. For instance, a student that has some classes upstairs will “move in” to a friend’s locker upstairs to make it quicker to get to class. But as more books are thrown in, one may find himself taking more time to search for his books, and having less time to get to class. Often, stu- dents take each others books by mistakes, which contain their homework. Still, year after year, students share lockers. And you can always tell what kind of person a locker belongs to. For exam- ple, someone with rock stars all over the door of their locker must be into music. Somebody whose books fall out everytime he opens his locker must be very unorga- nized, and people with alot of books, give the impression of being very studious. The lockers at Bloom Trail won’t win any neatness awards, but they are ours and we’re proud of them. So the next time you go to your locker, remember that it’s yours, and a symbol of your- self. — Carie Poppo 130 FRESHMEN Tracey Besst Carlvnda Bettenhausen Kelly Bish Kugenia Blakney Jeffrey Blankenship Tonia Bloom John Boersma Robin Bounds Tom Bounds Ann Boyle Peggy Bradley Tim Bradshaw Paige Brady Charlotte Bridges Darryl Bridges Kelly Broadhead Bruce Brouillette Darnell Brown Frances Brown Tim Brown Taisha Brownlee Shane Buchmeier Roderick Buckner Briana Burnett Jennifer Busch Richard Butler Jennifer Butt Angelyque Caleote Tommaso Camilleri Michele Caminker Shellie Campbell John Cano Dorothy Carter Dean Castro Markita Cavin Eric Chowning Michael Ciapponi Robert Clark Tracy Cole Kimberly Coleman Narles Coleman Crystal Collins Hildren Collins Alex Colon Ix ttie Conner Donna Cotreras Marlena Contreras Cecil Cook Derrick Cook Freshmen---- (FAR LEFT) This student's locker is a clear symbol of how many students at Bloom Trail decorate their lockers to suit their own personal tastes. (LEFT) Frank Dworak seems to be leaving his part- ner behind as he rushes to- ward the finish line in the three-legged race at the Wacky Olympics. FRESHMEN 131 Inaura Corbin Serena Coward Amanda Craft Eric Crawford Barbara Credit I awanda Cross Carolyn Curley Alan Czajka Chantha Dara Carrie Darnall Erik Daun Brenda Davis Carmen Davis Chris Davis Cynthia Davis Ernest Davis Jeffery Davis John Davis Sheila Davis Eugene Dawson Karen Debattista Debbie Decker Christopher Delaney Angela DelVecchio Mary DelVecchio Michael Dempsey Dennis Demro Juan Diaz Troy Dillard Kim Dinkins Edward Dolle Bret Dorsett Ronald Dorsey Gerald Drake Orlando Drake Daniel Draves Carol Dulaney Michael Durish Frank Dworak Valerie Easton Jim Eder Ricky Ellis Nichea Emerson Wendy Erickson Bonita Escobedo Christine Evans Thomas Ewing Glen Farmer Thomas Farr Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen The newly added freshmen cheerleaders express their school spirit by cheering, and jumping together at our pep assemblies to excite the crowd. 132 FRESHMEN Noella Fillion Scott Finigan Shawn Finigan Christine Fisher Margaret Fisher Timothy Fitzgerald David Fleischman Leant!ra Flemings Tammy Folta Terrill Ford Allen Foster I ee Foster I amont France Michael Franke Joseph Franklin Renea Frizzell Dia Gage Kimberly Galinski Edward Gall Mari Galvan Michael Gambarota Michael Garbacz Kim Garbarciak Antonio Garcia Sylvia Garcia Duane Gauna Joesph Gawel Gwen Gawlik (FAR LEFT) There are some peo- ple here at Trail who are not afraid to express their feelings through a song in front of a live audience. (LEFT) When the seniors won the pie-eating contest at the Wacky Olympics, freshman, Todd Kulacz, suffered from tremendous embar- rassment. , Nas So Biassed NVien • • • Remembering Life’s Better Forgotten Moments Remember the time you spit your milk out of your mouth at lunch because somebody said something funny? Or the time you were daydreaming in class and the teacher called on you? We all have our embarrassing mo- ments, yet some more often that others. Bloom Trail is filled with students everyday who trip in the hall, spill food on their clothes, or get bubble gum stuck in their hair. Life is filled with mishaps that no one can avoid. Yet, some people are able to overcome them. Many people are not afraid to give a speech in class, or sing a solo, but there are those that dread being up in front of the class, or get- ting called on for an answer. These people are usually the shy, quiet type, while the not-so-scared people are the outgoing, adventurous ones. Yet, the ironic thing is that the shy ones are the ones who always find themselves in an embarrassing situation. For example, lets say a nerd sits down for lunch only to find that he has sat in a puddle of ketchup when he is wearing white pants! And then, of course, he turns just as red as the ketchup. On the other hand, an outgoing per- son would probably smack the nerd and blame him for putting it there purposedly. And thus, once again, the nerd is in another embar- rassing situation which he is unable to handle. But ... there is hope! The shy people seem to be taking revenge. They’re not as afraid as they once were. They’re becoming confident and ready to take on any challenge that may face them. So beware. Soon you’re not going to have these people to push around anymore. — Carie Poppo FRESHMEN 133 Anthony Gazzillo Kimberly Gazzillo Sharon Gbur Eric Gibbs Carrie Gibson Christopher Gibson Joanna Gilkison Lisa Gluckleder William Goins Monica Gonzalez William Goodwin Franchon Gorden Darrin Gralweski John Grant Bennett Grassano Elliot Green Lori Green Gary Guillermo Ronald Gurgel Steve Gutekunst Therisa Gutierrez Joseph Haggard Christopher Hale Ronald Hall Patrick Hampton Charles Hannig Todd Hansen Charles Hardia Nomesha Hardy Ricky Harris Paul Hatter Jeffery Haugh Rozalyn Haymond Denise Hazelwood Steve Hefner Craig Henderson John Hennessy Keith Hernandez Kimberly Hernandez Scott Hiestand Kathleen Hilton Michael Hoff Who ... Me A Freshmen? Where Is The Third Floor? Why do so many people make fun of freshmen? Is it because they are short, tall, or smart? Could it be the way they walk, talk, or dress? What could they pos- sibly do thats wrong? They sure wouldn’t dare drop their books all over the hallway or take weird school pictures. What do they do? I’m sure if someone asked he or she if they were a freshmen they would admit to it, wouldn’t you? How can we be sure if they are telling the truth? Maybe by the way a certain guy wants to be real cool and wants to fit in so he gallantly walks by the cheerleaders at a football game and tries to get a date with one of them and while he is trying to do so her boyfriend who happen to be captain of the football team is standing right be- hind him. Maybe its a certain girl who has fallen head over heels with an upperclassman and tries so desperately to get his attention. When she finally gets up enough nerve to talk to him she walks by him and all of his friends and all of a sudden she trips over her own two feet and falls face down. She then gets so embarrassed and feels so stu- pid she then builds a wall and doesn’t have anymore self confidence so she gives up on everything and every- one and lives in her own lit- tle world. Sometimes it is difficult for people to grow up, espe- cially when you are forced to do it, its not easy accepting responsibilities and carrying them out. It’s important for upperclassmen to set a good example for underclassmen and show them how to hur- dle the obstacles of high school and still come out a winner. Though they may do some things wrong they al- ways make it right in the end or at least they give it their best shot. — Michelle Lopez 134 FRESHMEN I Brenda Holmes Lanier Holt Dawn Hoover Christal Hopson Tamaro Hudson William Huff Carl Hunt Angela Hurley Eric Hurley Kimberly Huskisson Richard Hutchings Faith Hyde Karen Isom Carla Jackson Chanell Jackson Vickie Jackson Kenneth Jacobsen Devon James Duane Jameson Lashon Jamison Leron Jamison Ramona Januska Scott Januszewski Nicole Jaranowski Gregory Jennings Keith Jennings Jaime Jimenez April Johnson Marcellus Johnson Patrica Johnson Terrence Johnson Vincent Johnson Jay Johnson Kathy Jonas Chantel Jones Thaddeus Jones Bahhette Jordan Rol ert Joyce William Joyce Jeannie Judd John Kaminski I ekha Kannakeril Vickie Kay Jeanine Kazee Tammy Kinsey Bruce Klinkhammer Randy Klyczek Michelle Knight Thomas Kowalski Seniors Juniors Sophomores I Sheila Kozub Dan Krask Donald Kreis Andrew Krikau David Kruzel Theodore Kulacz Ryan Kurgan Renee Kwiatkowski Roxanne Ladjevardy Susan I ambertino Jeanne Lane Milford Lane Julie Lapato Lasandra I-atham William Lee Angela Lewis Claudia Lewis Always Ready To Help Never A Dull Moment Here Just picture this, it’s your first time walking through the high school doors and feeling so small. It was so easy in junior high because you got a chance to push the sixth and seventh graders around, and now you have to start from the bottom and work your way up. Going somewhere you have never been before can be scary, at least if it is your first time. There is so much pressure for kids in their high school years and some learn to deal with it and overcome it step by step, but those who don’t look for the easier way out by commit- ting suicide or taking drugs. Some just give up and quit. It isn’t so hard to deal with it if your in your last years of high school. You have al- ready gone through most of the problems but there are still more to come and may- be even bigger. In your first couple of years you have so much responsibilities to ac- cept. Being a freshmen isn’t an easy job. As you come in you see alot of new faces, some friendly, some old, and some scary. You try so hard to look for your classroom and when you ask a person if they could help you they send you to the third floor and sell you elevator tickets when it is out of order. As weeks and months go by we meet new friends and get to know them better and find out who they really are. Everyone should get in- volved in after school activi- ties and not stray away, hide themself or pretend to be someone your not. Do the best in everything and try to realize it is important to get off on a good start because it could affect the rest of your life. It may not always work for the best but at least you know you tried and did your best. — Michelle Lopez 136 FRESHMEN Laticia Lewis Stephanie I ewis Beth Lileikis Eric lx ferski Jerry Ixtfton Debra Ixipez Rodney Lopez Wayne Loveland Laura Lovett Brenda Lucas Patrick Lucas Karre Lukasik Philip Lulinski Michelle Lumsdon Jeremy Magnusen Christopher Magruder Mica Malone Nora Mancilla Quincy Manning Richard Marino Donald Martin Julie Martin Matthew Martinez Camille Mason Christopher Matt Margery Matthies Scott McCarty Lisa McCormick Sonja McFarland Daniel McGovern Ricky McGovern Jeannie McGregor Tammie McGregor Diane McGrew Annmarie Mclnerney Marty McKemie Robert McLaughlin Antonia McMichales Daniel Medrano Cynthia Mendoza Christopher Meyers Laurie Michalek Joseph Mileszuk Cheryl Miller Bobbie Miller Sheri Minkema Danna Mitkus Kenneth Mobley Randy Mohrs (ABOVE) Hey! Can you spare a dime (LEFT) Move over Aretha Franklin!! FRESHMEN 1371 Lori Monaco Gregg Monk Chris Montello Glenell Montgomery Rebecca Montgomery Eddie Monzin Calandra Moore Eric Morey Laura Moutry Lynn Mueller Yasmeen Muhammad Bruce Mullikin •Jennifer Murphy Lavonne Murphy Rosanne Murphy Mr. Vance Cole, the record keeping teacher, talks to his class. __. s e Ms. Nelson Feels Y__ Teao’f'e'8 Comfortable At Trail Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen — This year at Trail we gained a new principal, Mr. Gerald Lauritsen, and 5 new teachers. The new teachers were: Mr. Robert Blim, Ms. Susan Kelly, M. Etta Smith, Mr. Vance Cole, Mr. John Valenti, Ms. Linda Nelson. Ms. Nelson, the English para-professional, replaces Mrs. Ruth Anderson in the English Resource Center, who retired last June. She says she feels comfortable at Bloom Trail. Ms. Nelson spent four years at Bloom Township before coming to Trail. Mr. Valenti is a reading teacher at Bloom Trail this year. He says he feels com- fortable with everything at Bloom Trail. He also was at Bloom Township as division coordinator of Vocational Education for 5 years. Mr. Vance Cole is the new recordkeeping teacher. He says he likes Bloom Trail and hopes to be here for some time. Mr. Cole was for- merly of the ATI, American Teaching Institute. He is also the new Freshmen foot- ball coach. Ms. Smith is a new guid- ance counselor at Trail. She likes her new job and says everyone here seems to get along with each other like a big happy family. Ms. Smith worked for 5 years as a coun- selor at school district 169 in East Chicago Heights. Ms. Kelly is a new foreign language teacher. She teach- es Spanish I and French I, II, III. Ms. Kelly says the age group of high school sti dents excites her becau: they are at a period in the lives when they are decidit what to do. Ms. Mr. Blim takes over as tl new band director, he r places Mr. Rich Bullingto He says he is very excite and feels a real need to crea a high quality music pr gram at Bloom Trail. M Blim spent seven years Rickover Junior Hig School. — Aaron Way) 138 FRESHMEN Tracy Newsome Marilyn Nichols Kimberly Nielson Jason Norris Mike Nunez Debbie Nunnery Heidi O'Donnell Robert Ogdon Tracy 01 instead John Oposhaw Darrel Osborn Ed Oski Tracy Owens James Owten Marilyn Owten Michael Owten •John Pacelli Kelly Packwood Kim Packwood Christy Patrevito Brenda Peden Ruthy Peebles Michelle Peioda John Penwitt Joe Perez Billy Perry Kathy Perry Laura Petshaver Jeff Peterson Larry Phillips Stephanie Pica Cathy Pickens Jodi Pilotto Valencia Piper Marc Piunti Tracy Plaskota Mary Kay Pocus Salethiel Pointer Crystal Porter Keshia Portis Marilyn Powell Robert Powell Caryen Pruett Rich Puskarich Nancy Rach Jerry Radats Rhonda Raeth Michelle Rains Denise Ramacci Joseph Ramirez Scott Rati i ft Jason Rauner Dan Redus Christine Reed Armour Reeves Wendy Reynolds FRESHMEN 139 k! 51x'JUL Gl AiLs C cLxm£ q_ J A- oa-' qlI uu]! Neuj£ Xuj- cacA ouyo ( ‘ C JXrrfSXXs) ' James Richard Helen Richardson Mike Richardson John Richmond Dawn Riley Robert Richie Susan Rivera Debbie Roach Reginald Robertson Rich Robey Cassandra Robinson Dennis Robinson Kenneth Robinson Tony Robinson Irene Rodriquez John Romano Ed Rose Valenie Rush Mary Ryan Ed Salazar Camille Sanders Terry Sandlin Kim Sarek Sam Sauls Torrence Scales Michelle Schaffner Connie Schneider Cindi Schofield Kelly Schreck Sarah Schuitema DawnSchultz Tracy Schultz Paul Schumake John Scott Adrian Scruggs Glenn Selvey Robin Senn Heidi Sexton Vivian Shegog Ronald Shepard Chris Sherman Jon Sherman Sheri Shipley Hope Shoat Steve Silva Marilyn Simes Ernestine Simmons Lynn Simoneau Elizabeth Sissman Keith Smith Leonard Smith Michelle Smith Sherwin Smith Tony Smith Shawn Smrekar Shannon Snodgrass Sheila Snodgrass Will Soens Paul Solis Lorinda Soto Torrie Spanos Dan Stadt Tanya St. Clair 140 FRESHMEN Robert Stearns Scott Stender Jim Stengel Milton Stephenson Sherry Stevens Nicole Stevens Susan Steward Kia Stewart Sherrie Stidham Deana Stilp Cindi Streiler Joe Sullivan Ronald Swafford Lisa Swearegene (UPPER LEFT) Freshman Marilyn Nichols runs to sack the quarterback. (LOWER LEFT) Freshman Mica Malone was part of the Homecoming Court. (LEFT) A football player races to the mat with the bride. The First Week Of School Can Be Trying For A Freshmen Senior Juniors Sophomores Freshmen At the beginning of school vhen everyone comes back rom vacation the Freshmen lways stand out in a crowd. ?he first few weeks of school an be trying for a Freshmen, iecause they have to find heir classes without being onfused by upperclassmen nd have to dodge some up- lerclassmen who try to beat ip Freshmen. Most Fresh- nen survive the first weeks vith a bruised pride, but also aake lasting friendship with ther Freshmen and some upperclassmen. The first pep assembly many Freshmen sit and watch the other classes scream and shout at the top of their lungs. They haven’t got the hang of pep assem- bly’s so they sit and watch in a excited but confused state. After the pep assembly and the Freshmen get the hang of everything school runs in a nice and quiet way. Several more assemblies come and go with the Fresh- men getting louder at each. By the end of second quarter life for Freshmen has fallen into a regular pattern for them. To break up the monotony of winter many contests are held, though Freshmen rare- ly win they get better with each contest. At the ending of first semester all of the different clubs start their raffles and dances to gain money. Freshmen are in many of these clubs. With spring va- cation fast approaching most Freshmen are anxious to get away from school and relax. When they come back from vacation the days slow as the end of school comes near. When school ends the once Freshmen have now become Sophomores. It’s hard to be- lieve that the once scared Freshmen have now become Sophomores and are now ready to do to the next Freshmen what was done to them. — Aaron Wayne FRESHMEN 141 Christine Taylor Jerry Taylor Jill Taylor Katherine Taylor Robert Terry Marcell Tetter Latrease Thigpen Cara Thise Cheryl Thomas Sonija Thomas Dorothy Thompson Randy Torkeison Rosalinda Torres Robert Towne Fenny Towry Cheryl Traskeil Sonya Trella Ivy Trotter IJsa Tucker Lillie Tulli son Kaene Turner l atrieia Turner Douglas Tyms Ronald Urban Tammy Urban Kenneth Urnik Lisa Vasques Michelle Vega Christopher Vevers Brian Vitelli Robert Voris Devorah Wade Kelly Wagner Sandra Wagner Linda Walker Robert Walker Dorian Wallace James Wallace Carlos Washington Eric Washington Christina VVasinski Charles Watts Lori Watts April Wayne Lonnie Weaver Patricia Weaver Aaron Webb Robert Weigand Nicole Weller Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen (RIGHT) “Come on seniors, you can do much better than that.” 142 FRESHMEN Thomas Wheller Michelle White Kimberly Whitfield Ronald Whobrey Tracy Wilburn Bernita Wiley Gerald Wiley Thomas Willett Anthony Williams Demarco Williams Edward Williams James Williams Russell Williams Carrie Wilson Kathryn Wilson Rebecca Wilson Wendy Wolff Shannon Woods Sonja Woods Lance Wright Christina Wurtzbacher Jean Wyatt Sandra Yates Aranda Young Jason Zelek Brian Zimmer Wendy Znavor Chris Zollner (ABOVE RIGHT) Latrease Thigpen expressed her feel- ings at the variety show. Getting into our four years of high school had to be the hardest thing to do for most freshmen. Some freshmen felt relieved to have gotten a good start. Others were not as lucky. The lucky ones found their lockers and classrooms with- out that much trouble, while the others were unwillingly initiated by older brothers, sisters, and friends at parties, with eggs, shaving cream, cake icing, etc. They also couldn’t find their lockers, the lockers wouldn’t open, or they couldn’t find their classrooms. Not all of the aspects of Bloom Trail were bad. There were dances, plays, concerts, sports, and pep assemblies, etc. Several freshmen de- How Do You Cope With The Ups -N- Downs? fined how they cope with the ups -n- downs. “In 8th grade I thought I would get lost but after I got here it become quite easy.” — Lynn Mueller “I have met some new friends, and I took it day by day,” — Susan Steward “I have met some new friends and nice looking guys. I also got lost even after the first two weeks of school.” — Danna Mitkus “I couldn’t find my locker, and I joined wrestling.” — Jamie Richard “I just took it one day at a time, and took things as they came.” — Shawn Smrekar — By Cendy Peavler Not Pictured (BELOW) Those were the good ole days. Cynthia Andel Deborah Andrews Linda Ash Michelle Bennett Judson Bryan Myron Burt Melissa Caccavari Mary Cizunas Maradith Cole Kathleen Collins Glenn Conner Jeff Davis Kelly Dennis Tom Denton Leon Derouin Basil Desantis Gerald Drake Patricia Emmett James Fallinske Don Fox Jefferey Garcia Maurice Handcox Keithan Harris George Hoff Paul Honkoski Deloris Jackson Dolores Jackson Ella Jenkins Johnny Jennings Donald Jentsch John Johnson Marcus Johnson Dana Jones Eilleen Kulakowski Wendy Labisoniere Peggy Lee Vickey Lockett Melissa Martin Willie Mayes James McKinney Joanna Mobley Mark Monstvil Ricky Munoz Kimberly Musliwiec Jessie Newman Jean Nudi Michael Owten Dawn Peterson Edward Pina Michael Pluskota Arthur Reeves James Risley Eviodo Rivera Jamey Roberson China Rosenthall John Schimmel Dennis Schrage Mark Schwalm Judy Skimahorn Michelle Smado Richard Smith Sandra Stanley Denriis Stenson Stacy Story Victoria Thomas Dionne Tilmon Wayne Triezenberg Tracey Turner Scott Vevers Jose Villarreal Doug Vines Sherry Wagner Shannon Wall Dana Warwick Scott Wasinski Jeffrey Whitney Leslie Wilder Jack Willett Penelope Williams Brent Yeater (ABOVE) So the Prince mar- ried the beautiful girl and they lived happily ever after. (TOP) It has to be in here somewhere 144 FRESHMEN Douglas Troiani, President, Board of Education; Employed by 3M in Sales and Marketing; B.S. — Northern Illinois Univ.; Bloom Graduate; 9 years on Board. Bruce Green, Vice President, Board of Education; Chg. Hgts. Fireman; 1962 Bloom Graduate; 8 years on Board; Term ended 11 85. Dennis Patrick Brennan, Vice President, Board of Education; President of Brennan Services; 1970 Bloom Graduate; 3 years on Board. Marion Baron, Secretary, Board of Education; 1953 Bloom Graduate; 21 years on Board. Oliver R. Alexander, Member, Board of Education; Director of Bloom Township Workfare Program; 1969 Bloom Graduate; 3 years on Board. Robert Bove, Member, Board of Education; B.S. — Univ. of Dubuque; Dist. 152 School Teacher; 1947 Bloom Graduate. 1st year on Board. Ernest Capriotti, Member, Board of Education; Employed by Keystone Steel; 1947 Bloom Graduate; 5 years on Board. hn J. Marks, Member, � ard of Education; Owner Marks Insurance; B.B.A. Univ. of Oklahoma; 3 ars on Board. STAFF 145 Dr. Richard M. Carrabine, Superintendent. Member Private Industry Council; President - Mid American Assoc, of School Superintendent. Member — Board of Directors. III. Assoc, of School Administration; B.S. Indiana Univ., M.S. — Ball State Univ., Ed.D Indiana Univ.. Congressional Medal of Honor — Community Service, Administrator of Year, Presiden- tial Citation for Outstanding Service. 17 years in District Ernest J. Davis Jr.. Director of Special Education Special Service, M.ED. DePaul Univ.. 18 years in District Curtis R. McDaniel, Director of Business Affairs, B.S. — East- ern Illinois Univ.. M.A. Sangamon State Univ., 5 years in Dis- trict Dr. C. Jesse Newlon, Assistant Superintendent, B.A. Univ. of Colorado. M.A. Teachers College. Columbia. Ed.D. — Teach- er College, Columbia. 17 years in District 146 STAFF Mr. Lauritsen poses for a picture even though he has a full schedule, being the new principal. Mr. lauritsen is getting the school spirit at a recent pep assembly. Larry Conley, Awinlint Principal. Athletic Director, Division Coordinator P.E. Dr.. Admin Endorsement Chicago State Univ.. M.S. — Indiana Univ., B.S. in art — Lincoln Univ., 10 years in District Leonard Hickman, Assistant Principal. Student Services. B.S. Indiana Slate Univ.. M.A. Indiana State Univ., 17 years in District James A. Krygier. Director Vocational Education. B.S. — Illi- nois State Univ., Masters — Univ. of Illinois. Administrative Cert. — Univ. of Illinois. 17 years in District Gerald I I.aruitscn, Principal. President of SICA East Princi- pals As soc., B.S. — Illinois State Univ., M.E. — Univ. of Illinois Adm. Cert. — Purdue Univ.. South Cook County Vocational Directors Board. 18 years in District Robert W. Lightell. Humanities Division Coord.. Director of Student Activities, Dist. 206 Gifted Director. F S Volleyball Coach, M.S.-ED. Admin. — Purdue Univ., B.A. — Carthage College. 21 years in District Sevena Merchant, Remedial Education Administrator, Busi- ness Skills, B.S.E.D. — Chicago Univ.. MS. — National College of Education. 15 years in District Helen Norton, Division Coordinator. B.S. Northern Illinois Univ.. M.S. — Univ. of Illinois, 22 years in District Manly Tory, Coordinator Math-Science Division. Freshman Honors Biology. Science Fair Sponsor. B.S. Ed. — Illinois State Univ.. M.A. - Univ. Northern Colorado, Outstanding Biology Teacher 1974. AFS Teaacher spent summer in New Zealand. President Faculty Association, President Jr. Acad. Sci- ence, 31 years in District Trail’s Very Own Vice Principal An Artist! Besides teaching at Bloom Trial, Mr. Conley was also an artist. He special- ized in delicate flowers done in waterco- lors and acrylic. Mr. Conley donated a watercolor painting titled “Nature, the Master Teacher” to Bloom Trail High School. It will hang in the board room. Mr. Conley studied art in high school. He also received a football scholarship at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Montana. There he got his B.S. in education with an emphasis in art. While in college, he won first prize for a painting at the Missouri State Fair. Mr. Conley’s favorite artists were Leonardo DaVinci and Salvador Dali. He taught art at both the junior high and high school levels. He said he loved to teach art and to see kids grow to love art more. Mr. Conley liked both of his careers. At Bloom Trail, Mr. Conley held three titles, Assistant Principal, Athletic Director, and Division Coor- dinator of the P.E. and Driver’s Educa- tion Departments. He said art should be shared, and he didn’t care if he got paid for painting or not, he just liked to paint. His home was decorated with his paintings. His office was also beautiful- ly decorated with his own paintings. Mr. Conley was originally from Gary, Indiana he recently moved to Universi- ty Park with his wife, Cheryl, and two daughters, Crystal and Cheri. He loved to spend time with his family as much as he possibly could. — Dawn Antrim We catch Mr. Conley glancing at the sports pro- gram. Fred J. Anderson. Teacher Vocational Construction Trades, Freshman Shop. Technical Director. M.A. — Chicago State Univ., 20 years in District Mary E. Anderson, Business Teacher. Typing I, II, Keyboard- ing. B.S. — Kentucky State. M.E.D. — DePaul Univ., 19 years in District Joan Arme, School Nurse. A.D.N. — Prairie State, B.S.N. — Governor’s State. Cert. — Univ. of Illinois. Lincoln Laurete Award, Governor's State Certificate of Recognition in Nursing. Bloom Graduate 1962, 2 years in District Maurice L. Arrington, Science Teacher, Advanced Biology, Environmental Science, Bio, Aerobics for Athletes. M.S. — Chi- cago State Univ., 8 years in District James A. Atherton. Business Education Teacher, Business Law, Accounting, B.A. — Parsons College. M.E.D. — Univ. of Illi- nois. 21 years in District Mary Bacys, Business Teacher. Accounting, Business I,aw, Stu- dent Council sponsor, B.S. — Eastern Illinois Univ., 214 years in District Julius Baldridge, Mathematics. Plane Solid Geometry, Applied Math. Foundations of Math. Sophomore Basketball Coach, B.S. — Eastern Illinois Univ., M.A. — Eastern Illinois Univ., 12 years in District Tony Banks, Industrial Ed. Teacher, Electricity, Electronics, Woods. Asst. Freshman Football Coach. B.S. — Illinois State Univ., 4 years in District Lorraine Bcchtcl, Attendance Dean, B.S. — Southern Illinois Univ., M.E.D. — Chicago State. 25 years in District Robert J. Blim, Band Director, Instrumental Music. B.M. — Northern Illinois Univ., M.S. — Univ. of Illinois. 1 year in District Allen Body, Dean of Students. Varsity Football Defensive Coor- dinator, Treasurer — Bloom Faculty Association, Program Committee — Illinois State Deans' Association, B.A. — Wiley Univ., M.H.S. — Governors State Univ., 15 years in District Linda Body, Physical Ed. Teacher. Driver's Ed.. Varsity Cheer- leading Coach, B.S. — Southern Illinois Univ., M.A. — Gover- nors State Univ., Who's Who Among College University Stu- dents 1985, Bloom Graduate 1965, 15 years in District John Boelter, Chemistry. Environmental Science, General Sci- ence, M.A.L.S. — Valparaiso Univ., B.S. — Valparaiso Univ., 8 years in District Helen Bolos-Dickett, English Teacher. English II. Electives. B.S. — Illinois State. M.A. — Governors State, Bloom Graduate 1967, 9 years in District Judy Brower, Biology I, II, Envoronmental Science, Co-sponsor FHA, B.S. — Eastern Illinois Univ., 6 years in District Wayne Burkholder, Pre-Algebra. Algebra I. II. B.S. — Illinois State Univ., M.S. — Governors State Univ., 21 years in District Mr. Body takes time out from writing a Dean’s Call Slip. Today the nurse’s office wasn’t crowded with sick students so one of the nurses let us take picture. 148 STAFF Dan Candiano. English. Physical Ed.. letter Club Sponsor, Asst. Track Coach, B.S. DePaul Univ., M.S. — Western Illinois Univ., Admin. Cert. Principals License — Purdue Univ., 10 year in District Susan Carr, Teacher Coach. American History, Psychology. In- troduction to Social Science, Girl's Track Coach. B.A. Univ. of Michigan, 9 years in District Penelope L. Chamberlain, Physical Ed Teacher. Lifesaving, B.A. Baldwin-Wallace College, 20 years in District Robin Chapman. English Teacher. English II — Able. English II, Humanities II, JrTSr. Electives, Sophomore Class Sponsor, B.A. — Univ. of Illinois, Bloom Graduate 1967, 13 years in District Iris Cleveland. English Teacher, English I. English Electives. B.A. — Univ. of Chicago. M.A.T. — Univ. of Chicago. P.H.D. — Univ. of Chicago, Ford Fellow, College and graduate fellow- ships. 19 years in District. Vance Cole, Business Education Teacher. Recordkeeping, Asst. Football Coach. Asst. Softball Coach. B.S. — Chicago State Univ., Bloom Trail Graduate 1978, 1 year in District John W. Collet, Teacher Coach. Physical Ed.. Driver’s Ed.. Head Boy Track Coach, B.S. — DePaul Univ., M.S. — Indiana State Univ., Illinois “Track Coach of The Year” — 1983, 10 years in District Nan Connors-Finigan, Home Economics Teacher, Clothing I, II. Adult Living, Consumer Education. B.S. — Northern Illinois Univ.. M.A. — Governors State Univ., 17 years in District Mr. Anderson's Second Job, Here At School. Mr. Anderson was the Technical Di- rector. He took Technical Direction over in 1984. Mr. Anderson said he al- ways had an interest in sound aucous- tics and lighting. Mr. Anderson had done some acting, singing in clubs, and some professional theater. Mr. Anderson enjoyed being the Technical Director for Bloom Trail. He also said he had maintained a connec- tion with entertaining and performing over the years, while being Technical Director. Being the Technical Director included many things such as light de- signing, supervising the Tech Crew, de- signing state sets, and helping his con- struction trades classes to build the sets. Being Technical Director was a big job. Mr. Anderson said he was always the last one out the door during a stage show, concert, or play. — Dawn Antrim Mrs. Connors-Finigan helps one of her students with a pattern. Mr. Anderson decides he better fix the light so the show can go on. STAFF 149 Paul Cosenza, Teacher, D.O. Work Study Program. Metal Shop, Vica Sponsor. B.S. — III. State Univ., M.S. — Chicago State Univ., graduate of Bloom 1951. 29 year� in district Julianne Cotton. HERO Coordinator. Biology Teacher. Foods I, HERO Program. Concessions Manager. B.S. — Michigan State Univ., 14 years in district Donald J. Croarkin. Librarian, Varsity Golf Coach, Bowling Club. Post Prom Sponsor, Ticket Seller at Athletic Contests. B.A. - St. Mary of the Lake. Mundelein, III., M.Ed. — Loyola Univ., Chicago. M.S. — Lib. Sci.. Rosary Coll., River Forest. III., 22 years in district Mary Crowley, Humanities. English Electives. B.S. Ed. — Chi- cago State Univ., M.A. — Univ. of Chicago. 15 years in district Ronald L. Daun. Gifted U.S. History, U.S. History, Intro, to Social Studies. B.S. — Ind. Univ.. M-S. — Ind. Univ., 19 years in district Flora E. Davis, Remedial Ed., Personal and Family Living, Freshman Math. B.S. — Rust Coll.. Masters — Governors State Univ., 15 years in district Donald R. Deakin, English. Yearbook Teacher, Trail Blazer Advisor. BAE — Univ. of Fla.. M.A. — G.S.U.. Speech Teacher of the year 1967). Who's Who in H.S. Drama President — Sica Yearbook Assn.. 15 years in district Jerry DeLap. School Social Worker. B.S. — Carrol Coll., M.S.W. — Univ. of 111., 20 years in district J. Dickson. Substitute. Remedial Ed. Nancy Esposito, Director of the Production Center, 9 years in district Judy Fiala, Transition Class. B.S. Ed. — Northern III. Univ., 15 years in district A. Bond Flowers. English I. English Electives Teacher. Lane Coll., Jacksonville. Tenn., 17 years in district Carole Foerster, Teacher Aide. Assoc, of Art — Briar Cliff Coll., 6 years in district Robert Folsom. Algebra I. Algebra ABC, Geometry A Teacher, Chess Club Sponsor, M.A.S. — Northwestern, Bach. Mus. Ed. — Roosevelt, 20 years in district. Rene Franco. Spanish 1, II, V. Degree in Law — Univ. of Havana Cuba. M.A. — Roosevelt Univ., of Chicago. Master Degree With Honors — Roosevelt Univ., 18 year in district Robert Frick, Coll. Algebra Trig.. Algebra I, Algebra AB. Asst. Varsity Basketball. Frosh Baseball. B.S. — SlU-C’dale. M.S. — SlU-C'dale, 9 years in district Beatrice Friend. Para-Professional, Chapter I Computer Read- ing Lab. B.A. — Sangman State Univ., Springfield. III., 1 year in district Joan Gamble. Pys. Ed. Teacher. Soph. Pys. Ed.. B.S. III. State Univ., 12 years in district Suzanne M. Garcia, English Electives. English I, Bloom Varsity Boy’s Soccer Coach. President of Mid-West N.Y. Giant’s Fan Club, M.A. — W.I.U.. B.A. — S.U.C. at Brockport. N.Y. 6 years in district Jo Ann Gerencher, Coll. Algebra Trig.. Computer Prog.. Foun- dation of Math. B.S. — Southern III. Univ„ 11 years in district Joanne Gesell. Library Para-Professional. B.S. — III. State Univ.. graduate of Bloom. 4 years in district Julia Kirstein Glaser. English II. English Electives. Sr. Class Sponsor. B.A. — Univ. of 111.. M.A. — N.Y. Univ.. 7 years in district Robert Gleich, Instr., General Automotive. Voc. Small Engines. Freshman Football. Small Engines. VICA Club. BS. Ed. — III. State Univ.. 2 years in district Norma F. Gogins. Typing I IIA. Shorthand I. Business Law, Gospel Choir Club Sponsor. B.S. Ed. — Chicago State Univ., M.S. — Chicago State Univ.. 7 years in district 150 STAFF Ms. Nancy Esposito, Director of the Production Center, and President of Para-Professionals, was one of the nine Para-Professionals working at Bloom Trail. Para-Professionals was an orga- nization between a teacher and a secre- tary. Each one trained in their own field, and they had to have at least two years of college or have obtained a teaching certificate. The Para-Professionals became an union in the summer of nineteen eighty five, mostly to increase benefits, and job security. With Ms. Esposito being the Director of the Production Center and President of Para-Professionals, it had to be rough. Plus, being President this meant that she could not hold meetings during school hours. While we relaxed over the summer, Ms. Esposito was busy making hall passes, office forms, call slips, and working on the C.E.T.A. program, which was a government funded pro- gram. Ms. Esposito was not the only Para- Professional working at Bloom Trail. There were eight -others and their names were: Dorothy Scheihing — Business (Resource Center), Beatrice Friend — Chapter I: CAI lab, Linda Nelson — Communications, Joanne Gesell and Ruth Werderich — Library, Barbara Wood — Math: Chapter I (Re- source Center), Bette Niquette — Mi- cro-Computer lab (Resource Center), and Mari Ann Casper — Special Educa- tion (Resource Center). All of these people had very impor- tant jobs to do and without them here to do them, we would probably had been spending more time doing things differently. With the Para-Professionals, a per- son can show other people all of the different skills and talents that you have without going through that much schooling in the process. The Para-Professionals gave a better view on finding jobs that dealt with schools or around school systems. — By Cendy Peavler (TOP) Nancy Esposito is busy running off copies for some teachers. ABOVE) Miss Gude is going through some instructions with one of her tudents. STAFF 151 Donna Gojda, Rem. Ed. Teacher, Sr. English. SJS Typing. Soph. Cheerleading Sponsor. B.A. — Univ. of III. at Chicago. Med. — Univ. of III. at Chicago, 4 years in district Estelle Greas. III. State Board of Ed., Career Access Prog. Ill. Pre-Employment, B.S. — Ind. Univ., 2 years in district Olivia Gudo, Art Teacher, Painting, Art I. Drawing, Advertising Design. M.F.A. — Univ. of Chicago. B.A. — Webstee Coll.. 9 years in district Marilyn P. Haynes, Reading Specialist, English I, Reading Clinic, B.A. — Purdue Univ., M.Ed. — National Coll, of Ed., 18 years in district Marcia A. Hein, Instructor Business Ed., Shorthand I. Typ- ing I. II, B.S. — Olivet Nazarene Coll., 7 years in district Thomas R. Hein, Voc. Auto Body Inst. Auto Body, Gen. Auto. Gen. Metals, B.S. — Southern III. Univ., 10 years in district Earl Hens, Substitute, Freshman Basketball Coach, Soph. Base- ball Coach, B.S. — III. State Univ., graduate of Bloom Trail 1979, 3 years in district Myrna Hill, Business Ed. Teacher, Distributive Ed. Office Ed. Coordinator, Typing I. Distrib. Ed., Office Ed.. DECA Advisor, OEA Advisor, B.S. in Ed. — Eastern III. Univ., 9 years in district Thomas L. Hogan, Mathematics Teacher, Pre-Algebra. Ad- vanced Algebra (Freshman), B.S. — Northern 111., Univ., M.S. — Northern III., Univ., 30 years in district Chuck Hussman, Phys. Ed.. 25 years in district James W. Jankus, Dean, Co-Sponsor of Outdoor Adventure Club. Co-Sponsor of R.I.S.K.. B.S. — U of Wise, at Platteville, M.S. — U of Wise.. M.S.Ed. — Purdue Univ., 18 years in district Susan Kelly, French I. II, III, Spanish I, B.S. — Purdue Calumet. 1 year in district Anthony Kennedy, Phys. Ed., Driver Ed., Head Coach Girl’s Basketball, B.S. — Quincy Coll., graduate of Bloom 1975. 5 years in district Alexis Kneel and, Teacher Coach P.E., Asst. Golf Coach for Bloom, Asst. Badminton Coach for Bloom, B.S. — Univ. of III., M.S. — Governors State Univ., 12 years in district Felicia CIcmons-Knowles, English II. English Electives, B.A. — Chicago State Univ., M.S. — Chicago State Univ., 2 years in district Dan Krupa, Humanities, English I. English Electives, B.S. — III. State Univ., M.A. — Governors State Univ., 9 years in district (ABOVE LEFT) Mrs. Vallone is going over an assignment with a few students. 152 STAFF (BELOW) Mr. Hogan is trying to decide what to do next. Mr. Hogan Plans On Retiring. Mr. Thomas Hogan, a teacher at Bloom Trail, will be retiring this year. Mr. Hogan had been a mathematics teacher here at Bloom Trail for thirty years. Mr. Hogan graduated from Joliet Township High School. He spent five years at Northern Illinois University obtaining a B.S. degree in Mathematics and also a M.S. degree in School Ad- ministration. Mr. Hogan planned to be an accoun- tant, do some woodwork, work in a bank with computers, and whatever else came along. He said that teaching was for those who enjoyed it, and see the reward of their students no matter how many. Mr. Hogan said that teaching had been satisfying to him for many years. — By Cendy Peavler Ralph Kwiliaz. Reading Specialist. English II. Reading Clinic. Boy' Tenni� Coach. Girl' Tennis Coach. B.S. Ed. Chicago State Univ.. M.S. Ed. — Chicago State Univ.. 18 year in district Terri Lacy, English II, Reading Clinic. SAT-PSAT Review, Speed Reading. B.A. Univ. of Kentucky. M.A. Univ. of Kentucky, A.B.D. — Purdue Univ.. graduate «if Bloom 1965. 6 years in district Hassan I.adjevardy, Physics. Advanced Chemistry. So. Chem- istry. B.A. — ESU. M.S. Northern III. Univ., 10 years in district Barbra Lang, Writing Lab Coordinator, Reading Specialist - Gov. State Univ., M.A. in Lit. Gov. State Univ., B.A. Holy Family Coll. Manitowoc Wise., 2V� years in district Larry Loves, Remedial Ed.. JrVSr. Applied Math, Jr. History. Head Coach Girl’s Boy’s Swimming. B.S. Northwestern Coll., M.S. — Chicago State Univ., 9 years in district D. Mach, Counselor. Gymnastics Coach. B.S. — Univ. of Minn.. M.A. Univ. of Minn., 18 years in district Lynn Manning, Reading Specialist. Reading I. Reading Clinic. Freshman Class Sponsor, B.S. Northern III. Univ., M.S. — Purdue Univ., 17 years in district Brian P. McCleish. Voc. Auto Inst., VICA Club Sponsor. B.S. ISU, 9 years in district (ABOVE) “Next you add a little vanilla extract. (TOP) Mr. Turner is giving the boys a pep talk. STAFF 153 Don McClellan. Pre-Algebra. Appi� Math. College Algebra. Trigonometry. Northeastern Illinois Univ., M.A. Purdue Univ., 16 years in district Dr. Stan McDonald. School Psychologist. A.B. Nebraska Wesleyon Univ.. M.A. - Univ. of Nebraska. Ph.D. — Fielding. Institute. Psych. Ph Delta Kappa. Who's Who Peter J. McGuire. Jr- U.S. History. Sociology. Black History. Drivers Ed.. B.A. Regis College. M.A. — Governors' State Univ.. University of Illinois. 16 years in district Michael Mccozzi. Remedial Ed.. Varsity Football Asst.. Fresh- men Wrestling. B.A. — Eastern Illinois Univ., 9 years in district Gary Meyer, U5. History, Into, to Social Studies. Drivers Ed., Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach. Asst. Boys’ Track Coach. B.S. - Indiana Univ., M.S. Purdue Univ., 4 years in district Len Motta, Physiology 11. Freshmen Biology. Advanced Biol- ogy. Varsity Football (!oach. B.S. — Illinois State Univ., 14 years in district Robert J. Nardella. Computer Programming, Intro, to Busi- ness. Consumer Ed.. M.S. — Northern Illinois Univ., B.S. Univ. of Illinois. A.S. — Thorton Jr. College. Bloom Graduate 1954. 21 years in district Larry Necastro Linda Nelson Betty Niquette, Computers Para-Professional, N A, A.S. - De- Paul Univ. 11 years in district Larry O. Oaborne, Math Instructor, Algebra I. II. Plane Geome- try. B.A. — Greenville College. M.A.T. — Northeastern Oklaho- ma State Univ., 5 years in district Connie Payne, Guidance Counselor. National Honor Society Sponsor, B.S. — Southern Illinois Univ.. M.A. 15 years in dis- trict I (ABOVE) Mr. Mach sure knows how to leave everyone speech- less. (RIGHT) Bloom Trail’s Personnel Pep Club Teachers Are Human Too, Really! Teachers can yell, they could scream, jump up and down, all for what? Just to get the student to pay attention and learn how to do the lesson. To students, teachers are people who like to give us alot of work or send progress reports home and get us grounded for a couple of months. Some teachers may even ap- pear to keep us entertained for the hour or so. So, in turn teachers do get tired of trying, so they give up for a while and then try again and again. Of course the students won’t budge, so it keeps going on and on until someone finally surren- ders. Some students may think teachers just try and pick on them because he or she may ask a student a question. Of course everything gets blown out of porportion and then everyone gets mad and gets off to a bad start. Students should realize that teachers are’t all that bad. They just want us to get ahead of life and be prepared for future events and surviving in the world. They tell us for our own good so we won’t be shocked or unable to han- dle the problems we are about to face in the future. Teachers really are human!! — Michelle Lopez 154 STAFF Dr. Eliana II. Pelaez. Spanish I, II. HI. IV. Foreign Language Club Sponsor, BA — Indiana State Univ., MS. - Indiana State Univ., Dr. In Ed. — Univ.. of Havana. 20 years in district Rich Perna, Photography. Drawing, Art I, English Electives, Senior Class Advisor. B.A. — Millikin. Univ.. M.A. — Northern Illinois Univ.. 12 years in district Celeste Pinckard, Nurse. A.D. — Prarie State, Bloom Graduate 1956, 10 years in district Sandie Platt, Phsiology, I, II. Freshmen Gifted Biology. B.A. Purdue Univ., M.S. — Purdue Univ.. 9 years in district Norman Pounder, Biology Instructor. Asst. Coach to Girls Gymnastics. B.S. — George Williams College. 9 years in district Jon Pounds, Art Instructor. Art I, Jewelry. Ceramics. M years in district Barry Quigg, Remedial Ed. Teacher. English. Social Studies. Math B.S. — Missouri Valley College. M.S. — Indiana State Univ., 8 years in district Rick Rapp. English I. Poetry. Speech. Director of Dramatics. B.A. — Lewis Univ., M.A. — Northern Illinois Univ., Scholar- ship by National Endowment for the Humanities. 4 years in district Ron Ray. Freshmen Social Studies. Jr.-Sr. Applies Math. Varsity Wrestling Coach. B.S. — Oklahoma State Univ., 10 years in district Wayne Renderman. Cooperative Work Traing Coordinator. CWT Theory. Work Supervision. Moderator — CWT Club. M.S. — College State Univ.. 4 years in district Nannette L. Rials, Jr. English, Freshmen Math. B.S. — Eastern Illinois Univ., M.S. — Chicago State Univ. Marie Garzelloni Robertson, Social Studies Teacher, Eco- nomics. U.S. History, B.S. Northern Illinois Univ.. Bloom Graduate. 14 years in district STAFF 155 (BELOW) Hey! Can I look too? (RIGHT) Mr. Tong peps up the crowd! Donald Roux, Driver's Ed. Teacher, B.A. — Univ. of Illinois, M.E. — Univ. of Illinois. 22 years in district Dorothy Scheihing, Business Para-Professional, A.A. Thorton Community College. 3 years in district Gary Schwarx, Introduction to Basic Computers, Algebra C.. Algebra II. Computer Workshops, B.S. — Purdue Univ., B.A. — Governor’s State Univ., 4 years in district Jeannie Scott. Media Director, Junior Class Sponsor. A.A. — Thorton Community College. B.A. Chicago State Univ., 14 years in District Verl Sell, Physical Ed. Teacher, Driver's Ed.. B.S. — Upper Iowa College, M.A. — Univ., of Iowa, 21 years in district Lucille Shanahan, Humanities II. English II —Gifted, Nation al Honor Society Co-Sponsor, Literary Magazine Sponsor, Fac- ulty Association Vice-President. B.A. — Rosary College, M.A. — New York Univ., M.ED. — DePaul Univ., 8 years in district David II. Sheridan, Guidance Counselor, Blood Drive Coordin- ator. B.S. — Chicago State Univ., 22 years in District Tom Shoffner, Architectural Drafting. Advanced Drafting, Gen- eral Drafting. Freshmen Drafting. B.S. — Illinois State Univ., 22 years in District Bernadette A. Simcoe. Remedial Ed. Teacher. Freshman Math, Sophomore English, R.I.S.K. Sponsor. B.S. — Illinois State Univ., 6 years in District Joseph C. Skowronski. Physical Ed., Driver’s Ed.. Asst. Athle- tic Director. Head Girls Volleyball Coach. Asst. Boys Track Coach. B.S. — Univ., of Illinois. M.A. — Governors State Univ., 10 years in District Etta Smith, Guidance Counselor, B.S. — Illinois State Univ., M.A. — Sangamon State Univ., 1 year in District John R. Steele. Gifted Biology. Physiology. General Science. B ED Chicago State Univ.. M S — Chicago State Univ., 20 Years in District 156 STAFF Bloom Trails Newest Addition To The Family There was a new addition to B.T.’s faculty and staff. Her name was Mrs. Etta Smith, and she was one of the guidance counselors. She took over for Mrs. Creach here at Bloom Trail. She was married and had two teenage daughters. Having children, especially teenagers was an advantage for her be- cause she knew how to treat kids. Be- fore she came to Bloom Trail she was a counselor for Cottage Grove Middle School District 169. Her goal then was to become a high school counselor, so now it was being fulfilled. As far as ad- justing to the system around here it was difficult in the beginning but thanks to her co-workers she came along very well. They were teaching her the tricks of the trade! She was real helpful to the students here and wanted to see them do their best but, of course, she needed the help and cooperation of the students as well. One thing she did not care for in a stu- dent was being dishonest and not being able to accept your own responsibilities and not carrying them out. It wasn’t that hard to cope with the system and she was not a total stranger to everyone. Some of her students came over to Trail as Freshmen, and now they didn’t have to feel so lonesome, because at least they knew one friendly face here. I think it was our duty as students here or Bloom Trail’s faculty and staff to extend to Mrs. Etta Smith a big and very warm welcome and help her in any way we can. We were proud to say “Welcome to the Family!!” — Michelle Lopez (MIDDLE) Mrs. Smith took time out to pose for a picture Robert E. Stephens. Algebra AB. Algebra II. Plane Geometry, Girls Cross Country Coach. Girls Track Coach. B.S. Purdue Univ., 6 years in District Lusillr Stubbs. Sophomore Math. B.S. _ Rust College. M.ED. — Governor State Univ., 20 Years in District John Sullivan. U.S. History. Western World History. Sponsor of the Outdoor Adventure Club. B.S. — Loyola Univ.. M.A. — Loyola Univ., 17 Years in District Thomas Tong, Freshmen Knglish, World History. Head Var- sity Football Coach. Asst. Wrestling Coach. B.A. — Concordia Teachers College. 8 Years in District William Tracy. Guidance Counselor. B.S. Illinois State Univ.. M.S. Illinois State Univ.. 15 Years in District Bill Tucker. In-School-Suspension Supervisor, Head Varsity Baseball Coach. Asst. Girl's Swimming Coach. Graduate of Bloom. 7 Years in District Ernest Turner. Physical Ed., Driver's Ed.. Sophomore Football Coach. Varsity Softhall Head Coach. B.S. — Midland College, 16 Years in District Janet M. L'herka. Algebra C. Geometry BC. Sponsor Jr. Booster Club. B.S. — Purdue Univ.. M.A. — Governors State Univ.. 15 Years in District Nancy Uhill. Recordkeeping.Typing (.Computer Programming, B.S. — Southern Illinois Univ., M.S. National College Ed.. John Valenti, Reading II. Reading Clinic. B.S. — Indiana Univ., M.S. — Indiana Univ.. 6 Years in District Bette Vallone, English II, Intro, to Journalism. Advanced Jour- nalism. Newspaper Advisor. B.A. — Governors State Univ.. 17 Years in District Patricia Walker Williams. Cope Program. B.A. Univ. of Michigan. M.A. — Wayne State Univ., Master Teacher Pro- gram. 8 Years in District STAFF 157 Liga Rinkcnberger Walsh. Home He. Teacher. Child Develop- ment. Foods 1. II. Housing, F.H.A. Club Sponsor. B.S. — Illinois State Univ. B.S. Kd. — Illinois State Univ.. M.S. — Illinois State Univ. Kappa Delta Pi Education Honorary. 2 years in district Miss Verna Leona Watson. Communications Remedial Ed.. Freshmen English. English Electives. M.S. Indiana Univ., Rloomington. B.S. — Illinois State Univ.. Normal. 20 years in district Ruth Werderich. Library' Para-Professional. 22 years in district William Weaender. Counselor. B.A. Wartburg College. M.S. — Purdue Univ.. N.D.E.A. Guidance Fellowship. General Elec- tric Career Guidance Fellowship. 20 years in district David Wheeler. Physical Kd. Teacher. Driver’s Ed.. Boy's Golf Coach. Girl's Freshmen Sophomore Softball Coach, B.S. Southern Illinois Univ., 19 years in district Drew Wickham. Foundations. Algebra Ab. Algebra I. Judo Club Sponsor. B.A. — Southern Illinois Univ.. 10 years in district Micheal Williams. Speech Therapist. Speech Therapy, BS. — Illinois State Univ.. M.A. — Governor's State Univ., 19 years in district Emily Means-Willis, English Electives. English I, Trail Afro American Society Sponsor. Spring Drama Director. Drama Make up Director. B.S. — Tennessee State Univ., M.A. — Gov- ernor� State Univ.. 19 years in district Carolyn E. Wilson, American History. Intro to Social Studies. B.S. Grambling State Univ.. M.A.T — Gramhling State Univ.. 14 years in district Rebecca Renee Winnie. Vocal Music Director. Freshmen Girl’s Choir. Men's Choir. Treble Choir. Advanced Girl's Choir. Con- cert Choir, Bloom Trail Choraliers. Musical. B.M. — Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison. .1 years in district Karen Wolfe. Remedial Education. Sophomore Science. Science 10. BS. Ed. Eastern Illinois Univ.. 7 years in district Barbara Wood. Chapter I Math Para-Professional, Chapter I Math. BS. — Univ. of Illinois. 4 years in district Greg Zipprich, I K. Woods Graphic Arts. General Graphic Arts, Advanced Woodworking. General Woodworking. Freshmen Woodworking. B.S. - Univ. of Illinois. M.S. — Chicago State Univ, 8 years in district Not Pictured: Shirley Balz- Glaser, K. Nunn, Pam Wallace, hiser, M. Casper, Julie Kirstein- N. Wright Mrs. Winnie enjoys a bite to eat during her free period. Teacher Volunteered To Help Terminally 111 Mrs. Verna Watson was a volunteer for Hospice Suburban South. This was an organization that assisted the terminally ill and their families. As a volunteer she had helped her patients by giving them psychological and social support. She had gone into the homes of these terminally ill patients and ex- perienced the last phases of life. Mrs. Watson sometimes gave emo tional encouragement, or sometimes just sat and listened. As a volunteer she had also tried to maintain communica- tion between the patients and their loved ones. Before working directly with her pa- tients she had to attend a series of ses- sions and seminars given at Elizabeth Seeten High School in South Holland. Mrs. Watson then went to meetings monthly at Olympia Fields Methodist Church. — By Jill Brennan Marianne Appleberry, Secretary of Attendance office Dorothy Clark. Secretary to Director of Activities. 10 year� in district Sue Condon, Secretary to the Principal. 14 years in district Ramona De La Rosa, P.E. Security Josephine Escobedo, Communications Division. I year in dis- trict Carolyn A. Gann, Switchboard Operator. Bloom Graduate of 1962, 2 year in district JoAnn Garcia. Secretary to A.V. Director Kay Hawes, Secretary to the Assistant Principal, Bloom gra- duate of 1963. 10 years in district Karen Hell, Bookstore Mgr.. 9 years in district Laura Longo. Secretary to Remdial Ed. Admin.. 3 years in district Theresa Lueder. Secretary to Attendance office Marge Montgomery, Secretary to Counseling office Lorraine Murphy, Registrar. 22 years in district Helen Qualls. Library Secrelary Clerk. 13 year in district Carolyn A. Qunell, Secretay to the Deans. 6 years in district Loretta Robinson. Secretary to Assistant Principal. Data Pro- cessing, 18 years in district Kathleen M. Shutta, Secretary Occupational Education. Bloom Trail graduate of 1977. 2 years in district Gloria Watson, Secretary to Assistant. Bloom graduate of 1971, 9 years in district Kimberly Whalen. Athletic Secretary. Word Processing — Praire State College. Secretarial Science — Praire State College. Member of Alpha Beta Gamma. 2 year in district Kara Zilis, Production Center Not Pictured: Carol Capriotti, Paulette Mangano Mrs. Clark takes time out of her busy schedule to pose for this picture. Mrs. Appleberry gives a big smile while hard at work, remem- ber she has a job to do. Cyrilla Cripe isn’t a “Bozo”, but she’s cute anyway. (FRONT ROW) Vonell Claywell, Beverly An- (BACK ROW) Hilda Pigozzo, Helen Berta, Hen- derson, Shirley Hair, Cyrilla Cripe, Rosemary rietta Codini, Becky Norcutt, Loretta Schweiger, Farmer Mavid Seekamp. You know it’s Halloween when the wicked witch of the west serves you lunch. Philip Landolina is scrubbing that chalkboard clean. (FRONT ROW) John Mascitti, Ray Siebert, An- ROW) Supervisor of Maintenance John Ramai gelo April, A1 Fares (SECOND ROW) Ray Ca- Jim Fisher, Tony Zych, Frank Ix ngo, Jerry Ci pecci, Betty Perry, Jerry Fares, William Alex- Eugen Mroczkowski, Louie Capriotti. ander, Philip Landolina, James Webb (BACK (FRONT ROW) Mr. Renderman, Sponsor; Mrs. Bacys, Spon- sor; Maria Acena. President; Heather Zeller, Vice President; Charlene Smith, Treasurer; Pamela Coley, Secretary; Nathaly Gueffier, Senator; I aurie Jensen, Senator; Denise Chaffee, Senator; William Turner, Senator (SECOND ROW) Angie Stuart, Kris Knudsen, Taisha Brownlee, Susie Rivera, Jessie Adams, Timothy Brown, Patricia Tullison, Tracey Walker, Tony Pellerito, Camille Sanders (THIRD ROW) Eva Man- cusi, Rosanna Soto, Cynthia Rivera, Mary Ryan, Joe Foster, Chris Culver, Katrina Camilleri, Lisa Biasella, Demetrius Johnson, Tasha Ferguson, Robert Phillips (FOURTH ROW) Susie Soto, Donald Ordonez, Sarah Ravesloot, Sheryl Weldon, Rich Atwood, Diane Walker, Veronica Potter, Anne Sova, Kim Reyna, Mary Ann Nathan, Valerie Buckingham (FIFTH ROW) Tammy Kinsey, Tammy Folta, Shawn Butler, Christy Merkner, Lori Green, Tom Sheridan, David Sanders, Carie Poppo, Lora Whisenant, Lori Dunne, Laura Dalta Betta (SIXTH ROW) Heather McConathy, Karen Marino, Julie Fugiel, Terry Martinez, Mindy Rains, Tamara Jackson, Lor- inda Soto, Michelle Sova, Kris Haines. Jamie Wismer. Tom Camilleri, Carol Dulaney (BACK ROW) Vivian Wallace, Jackie Wade, Catherine Sanders, Sonja Buckner, Gregory Parker, Carmen Hackney, Phil Cristello CLUBS 161 CW7 WOW!! — J.P. Carter looks real interested in the material he is reading. SMILE! — Lisa Perry and Larry Levitt take a break from the homework assignment. OKAY CLASS, LISTEN UP — Dave Gree- siak takes a break from his seriousness to laugh at what Mr. Renderman has to say. Looking For Work Experience? Cooperative Work Training was de- signed and organized to provide work experience and classroom theory to all students enrolled in this class. C.W.T. was open to all Juniors and Seniors who was in the C.W.T. class. The goals of the club were to enhance the vocational and social development of the C.W.T. students. Fundraisers were used to help with the cost of the Employer Appreciation Banquet, field- trips, and other activities. Awards were presented to the work- ers and students of the year, and a spe- cial service award was presened to the student who had the best attitude in C.W.T. Some of the activities the stu- dents were involved in included month- ly meetings, fieldtrips, guest speakers, and an End-of-year Employee Appre- ciation Luncheon. — Tracy McCarty 162 CWT C.W.T. JUNIORS: (FRONT ROW) Mr. Renderman, Mollie Glass, J.P. Carter, Rosanna Guziejka, Lisa Perry, Theresa Ketcham. (SEC- OND ROW) Edgar Jackson, Johnny Scott, Carl Credit, Jearl Wood, Emeral Gordon, Larry Levitt. (BACK ROW) James Mitchell, Ar- thur Walker, Johnnie McMichales C.W.T. SENIORS: (FRONT ROW) Mr. Wayne Renderman. Rol ert Rivea, Charlotte James, Ronda Clay, Bonnie Kearney (SECON ROW) Mark Wolford, Mike Host, Phil Megel, Redale Robinson, Jei nifer Baughman (BACK ROW) Arlene Perry, Maurice Cuniga Tom Erlen, Lisa Wolford. Patty Moenck. Dave Grzesiak DECA (RIGHT) Jackie Williams, Tammy Moseley, and Sue Smith are taking a look at the important news bulletin. (BELOW) Trish O’Halloran, from Bloom, and Rita Rush were reunited with Janette Maselli, alumni, at the Area 25 Awards Night. DECA Is Full Of Opportunities. This year marked the 5th year anni- versary of DECA. DECA was designed specifically for the students who were seeking marketing and business careers. This club provided the student mem- bers with many opportunities to par- ticipate in different activities and com- petitive events. The four points DECA was based upon were leadership, vocational un- derstanding and social intelligence. The members of this club had to meet special requirements before accep- tance in to DECA. These included be- ing a Junior or a Senior, having good attendance, having at least 1 year of business and a 2.0 or better grade point average. — Tracy McCarty DECA — (FRONT ROW) Myrna Hill, Advisor; Dewayne Yar- brough, Parliamentarian; Kathy Fink, Reporter; Coretta Franklin, Sec.; Amy Qunell, Treas.; Kim Hoder, Vice Pres.; Joyce Smothermon, Pres. (SECOND ROW) Jacqueline Williams, Angela Contreras, Rita Rush, Jim Wagner, Joyce Ikard, Debbie Lennertz, Susan Smith (BACK ROWT) Sharon Simone, Bonnie Graziani, Saria Blades, Tina Frey, Carrie Brown, Cleo Morris, Tammy Moseley, Dawn VanDeur- son OEA — (FRONT ROW) Joyce Smothermon Clark, Pres.; Rita Rush, Vice Pres.; Angela Contreras, Treas.; Sara Lynn Blades, Sec.; Kathy Fink, Reporter; Dewayne Yarbrough, Parliamentarian; Myrna Hill, Advisor (SECOND ROW) Jacqueline Williams, Kim Hodor, Coretta Franklin, Jim Wagner, Joyce Ikard, Amy Qunell, Debbie Lennertz, Susan Smith (BACK ROW) Sharon Simone, Bonnie Gra- ziani, Tina Frey, Carrie Brown, Cleo Morris, Tammy Moseley, Dawn VanDeursen. DECA 163 FUZZY WUZZIES! The members of the Futi Homemakers of America Club are preparing fu2 wuzzies for a fund raiser. DON’T LAUGH AT ME, I know I look funny, all I’m doing is picking something up, honest,” said Jeannie Judd. F.H.A. — (FRONT ROW) Mrs. Walsh, Sponsor; Judy Brower, Sponsor; Missy Gain, President; Kim TouVelle, Vice President; Sue Jasmin, Sec- retary and Treasurer; Sherri TouVelle (SECOND ROW) Jeannie Judd, Desiree DeAngelo, Cathy Muehring, Heather McConathy, Val Burton, Christine Taylor, Leeann Mueller “HELP ME, PLEASE, I don’t think I’m ever going to get done with this work, said Mrs. Lisa Walsh. 1 64 F.H.A. I HERO. Interests In Home Economics Rise. H.E.R.O. was a vocational club which was organized the same time Bloom Trail became a 4 year school. It was a work program for students who were interested in a career in Home Econom- ic Related Occupations. The purpose of this program was to help youth assume their roles in society through Home Economic Education in areas of personal growth, family life, vocational preperation and community involvements. H.E.R.O. work program sponsored the pumpkin patch contest, Salvation Army canned goods drive, and partici- pated in competitions with other H.E.R.O. and F.H.A. chapters. The club attended rallys at various high schools and participated in regional, state, and national conventions with other clubs. To be in H.E.R.O. you had to be a junior or senior, in good academic standing, and interested in occupations which relate to the home economic fields. F.H.A. standed for Future Home- makers of America. They did fund rais- ers, had parties, and made crafts. Also, they visited nursing homes and hospi- tals. — Billie Jo Harder IN WHAT BOX?” said Joe Sowles as he rummages irough a bunch of boxes. “SOMEONE HELP, what should I do with this? said Tina Thiele. “BREAKTIME,” said Carmenlita Nelson as she took time out to pose for the photographer. H.E.R.O. - (FRONT ROW) Mrs. Julianne Cotton, H.E.R.O. Coor- dinator; William Turner, President; Carol Mazurkiewicz, Vice Presi- dent; Valerie Jackson, Secretary; Glenda Sherman, Treasurer; Car- menlita Nelson, Public Relations; Gidget Urban, Public Relations (SECOND ROW) Antonio Vance, Richard Brand, Kathy Walkins, Precita Williams, Michelle Gruszkowski, Virgia Buckingham, Tina Thiele (BACK ROW) Myrna Pierson, Kelly Wright, Terry Conway, Todd Pazanin, Lisa Ferraro, Christina Enright, Karen Yanbor, Joe Sowles DONUTS! Christina Enright and Lisa Ferraro help out, selling donuts for a fund raiser. H.E.R.O. 165 FREE TIME! (RIGHT) is enjoyed by Joyce Smotherman, Seria Blades and friend, solving a “Who Done It?” puzzle. PIZZA PARTY TIME! (BELOW) sponsored by VICA, is the best time! for Cindy Lockwood and John Christensen. CONFERENCE TIME! (BELOW, MIDDLE) can be both educational and fun according to Mr. Cosenza and VICA members. SHOW TIME! (BELOW, RIGHT) in the VICA display case for Dawn VanDeursen, Dianna Paplomatas and Diana Kale. SMILE TIME FOR VICA-DO! (FRONT ROW) Paul Cosenza, Sponsor; Tina Teneyuca, Tracy Skalka, Secretary; Dave Crasser, Treasurer, Cindy Lockwood, Tracy Green, President; (SECOND ROW) Tom Yednak, Barb Garner, Brenda Ingram, Juanita Urban, Debbie Machielson, Mary Ann Lustro (BACK ROW) Charles Fillion, Theresa Fulwood, Ray Cook, John Christensen, Tederian Brown, Bob Berner, and Karen Lustro. PROUD TIME FOR VICA! (FRONT ROW) Kevin Nunn, Sponsor; Dianna Kale, President; Diana Paplomatas, Vice President; Micki Jordan, Dawn Van Deursen (SEC- OND ROW) Rick Szomba, John Jezior, Chris Snodgrass. Anthony Beamon, Debbie Skimmel, Lisa Petner, Michael Fields (THIRD ROW) Brian Robison, Tim McNeal, Jim Boersma, Jim Sylvester, Mike Cales, Jim Slawinkowski, Ken Lambertino, Donna O’Barski (BACK ROW) James Banks, Dion Wiley, George Sandifer, Dolopo Erinkatola, Jeff Cuttle Students Earn While They Leorn O.E.A. The Office Education Association was a nation-wide organization with members in high school who were seek- ing employment in office-related occu- pational fields. OEA members were employed as part-time secretaries, typists, bank tell- ers, and other related positions. The members learned many valuable job skills, such as responsibility, loyalty and respect for both the participating individual and the employer. OEA contributed to the professional improvement of its members and pro- vided each individual member with op- portunities to become aware of the American system of free enterprise. Membership required that students be a junior or senior; and they must have completed at least one year of typ- ing. Members also had the opportunity to attend conferences, business siminars, and workshops. They competed against other high schools in a variety of job- skill events related to office work; and they prepared a club scrapbook. One of the highlights at the Illinois State OEA Conference, was the election of Rita Rush as State Vice President. V.I.C.A. Vocational Graphic Arts was a na- tional high school organization for stu- dents wishing to acquire job entry-level skills needed in the graphic arts indus- tries such as magazines, newspapers, brochures, television, advertising and everything else that appears in print. The purpose of the club was to devel- op leadership abilities through partici- pation in educational, vocational, civic, recreational, social and competitive ac- tivities; to foster a deep respect for the dignity of work; to assist students in establishing realistic vocational goals; to promote high standards in trade, ethics, workmanship, scholarship, and safety through participation in educa- tional, vocational and competitive ac- tivities; and to develop the ability of students to plan together, organize and carry out worthy activities and projects through the use of the democratic pro- cess. Activities and projects included a Re- gion 9A Leadership Conference, pizza and bowling party, volleyball games, spring picnic, appreciation banquet for employers, and a “Skill Olympics” at the state level held in Springfield, Illi- nois. — Diana Paplomatas OFFICE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, (OEA): (FRONT ROW) Joyce Smotherman- Clark, Rita Rush, Angela Contreras, Saria Blades, Kathy Fink, Dewayne Yarbrough, and Mrs. Hill, Sponsor (SECOND ROW) Jackie Williams, NO TIME OUTS! (LEFT) for debbie Lennertz who keeps a busy schedule attending classes and working in the Attendance Office at Bloom Trail as a member of the OEA program. Kim Hodor, Caretta Franklin, Jim Wagner, Joyce Ikard, Amy Quenell, Debbie Lennertz, Sue Smith (BACK ROW) Sharon Simone, Bonnie Graziani, Tina Frey, Carrie Brown, Cleo Morris, Tammy Mosley, Dawn Van Deursen. OEA VICA 167 OPEN YOUR EARS as Charlene Smith practices her solo for a concert performance. BOOM, BANG, KRSSSH . listen to Chris Heldt jam. “HERE HE IS” our new band director for Bloom Trail High School, Mr. R. Blim. CONCERT (FRONT ROW)Sylvia Garcia, Kim Hernandez, Carrie Darnall, Becky Wilson, Susie Rivera, Michelle Schaffner, Deana Stilp, Kathy Jonas, Courtland Smith (SECOND ROW)Debby Lopez. Karen Stasko, Sharon Gbur, Sherri Oakes, Rich Robey, Jean Nudi, Leeann Mueller, Cara Thise, Rainia Teverbaugh, Rosanna Soto (THIRD ROW)Carol Dulaney, Lynn Mueller, Crissy Evans, Joe Mileszuk, Patrick O’Brien, Jeff Buus, Tamara Jackson, Ken Jacobsen, Christy Patrevito, Tom Willett, Steve Gutekunst (BACK)Mr. Blim, John Cowan, Joe Foster, Sam Nardi, Mike Rau- hut. Rich Marino, Frank Dworak, Dawn Schaffner, Alex Tambrini, Eugene Walker. 168 BANDS SYMPHONIC (FRONT) Valerie Cameo, Amy Sato, Anne Sova, Jean Schneider, Karen Marino, Lorinda Soto, Laurie Jensen, Kristin Simenson, Denise Chaffee, Chris Boulos, Debra Garland, Linda Sedwick, Michelle Sova (SECOND ROW)Sheryl Weldon, Cinthia Rivera, Kristen Lee, Pame- la Coley, Joanne Vinck, Steve Kaminski, Mike Gambacota, Don Kreis, Samantha Sanders, Bruce Brouillette, Tom Herr. Dave Stage, Carl Larsen (THIRD ROW)Rachel Martinez, Jenny Busch, Lisa Cluckleder, Jill Car- penter, Kris Haines, Jose Cantu, Brian McClanahan, Steve Vano, Jeff Knudsen, Ed Chmielewski, Stephanie Pica. Sherri Stidham. Diane Walker, Brian Vallriede, Charlene Smith, Laura DallaBetta (BACK ROW)Antonio Garcia, Rich Atwood, Lee Ann Naue, Christopher Heldt, James Risley, Wayne Clark, Eric Chowning, Mike Delaney, Greg Monk, Larry DeLaRosa, Chris Delaney, Kyle DuBridge, Aaron Webb, Mike Celmer. INTERMEDIATE — (FRONT)Marcell Tetter, Valencia Piper, Terrill Ford, Mar- kita Cavin, Olrlando Drake, Keith Smith, Scott Berchem (SECOND ROW)James Owten Jr., Anthony Williams, Keith Jennings, Kaene Turner, Eric Gibbs, Joseph Franklin (BACK)Mr. Blim, Stephanie Lewis, Craig Henderson, Bobbie Miller. Nome Thor Tune! Flash ... For all the interested stu- dents, who wanted to experience band but had no experience, Well ... Inter- mediate band was for those students who had no previous musical back- ground before entering Bloom Trail High School. After a long hard playing year of In- termediate band, members may have had the opportunity to audition for a higher band such as Concert or Sym- phonic band. The lesser quality of the two bands was Concert band. The high- est band presently here for band mem- bers was “Symphonic”. Although it was unlikely that an Intermediate band alumnus, may in fact, become a Sym- phonic band member, only after com- pletion of his or her first year, if he or she qualified for the title. Concert band held their own jam- min concerts and they jammed to tunes which they practiced and mastered dur- ing the school week. They also jammed their sounds to Choir Musical Concerts. Symphonic was well known as the highest level of achievement in the band catagories. You didn’t have to worry about unskilled members in Symphonic band because there’s no room for tunin off in classes! Performing groups were also pop- ular here at Bloom Trail. There were three outstanding performing groups. First of all you must have been enrolled in either Concert or Symphonic band before requesting to again audition for any performing group. Jazz band was for all those jazzy members who liked to get into Jazz music. Jass band mem- bers performed at various school func- tions. Pep band was for all those members who were full of school spirit and liked to express it through music at Pep As- semblies or home basketball games. Marching band members displayed their dedication and efforts by perform- ing at Varsity home Football games. They performed before the game by playing the National Anthem and the visiting and home team fight songs. Mr. Blim was the new Band director this year and we all thanked him for a job very well done! — Danita Carter TRY BLOWING MY HORN! Mike Delaney performs his best at a school concert. RAZZLE, DAZZLE as Carl Larsen and Steve Ka- minski play their heart out. CHEER ON TO VICTORY! as our Bloom Trail marching band show their performance at our Home- coming football game. BANDS PEP BAND — (FRONT ROW) Dan Hathaway, Chris Wurtzbacher, Greg Monk, Chris Heldt, Lee Ann Naue, Rich Atwood, Jim Risely (SECOND ROW)Debbie Garland, Kristen Simenson, Lorinda Soto, Michelle Sova, Linda Sedwick, Laurie Jensen, Denise Chaffee, Chris Boulos, Kris Haines, Tom Herr (THIRD ROW)Val Cameo, Amy Sato, Anne Sova, Pam Coley, Lisa Gluckleder Cyndie Rivera, Jennie Busch, Sheryl Weldon, Teresa Buck- ley, Rachel Martinez, Kristen Lee, Karen McGrady (FOURTH ROW)Don Kreis, Mike Gambarota, Steve Kaminski, Bruce Brouillette, Joanne Vinck, Jill Carpenter, Jose Cantu (FIFTH ROW)Carl Larsen, Ed Chmielewski, Charlene Smith, Brian Vollriede, Laura Dalla Betta, Steve Vano, Brian McClanahan, Sherri Stidham, Diane Walker (BACK ROW) Eric Chown- ing, Dave Stege, Larry De La Rosa, Kyle Dubridge, Chris DuLaney, Aaron Webb, Mike Celmer, Mike DuLaney, Wayne Clark JAZZ BAND — (STANDING)Robert Blim, Director (FRONT ROW) Don Kreis, Carl Larsen, Steve Kaminski, Dawn Schaffner (SECOND ROW)Kristine Haines, Maria Acena, Aaron Webb, Mike Celmer, Mike Du- Laney, Dave Stege (BACK ROW)Brian Vollriede, Steve Vano, Jenn Knud- sen, Charlene Smith, Brian McClanahan (TOP)“GO, BLAZERS, GO!”, is what the Pep Band yells at this basket- ball game, as they not only play for halftime entertainment, but also cheer our team to victory. (ABOVE)MAKING SURE HE HITS THE RIGHT BEAT, is what Chris Heldt is trying to do, as this outstanding member of the Jazz Rand, plays his drum solo at a concert. 170 BANDS Music Deporrmenr Welcomes All. “MS. WINNIE, I CAN’T HOLD THIS NOTE MUCH LONGER!”, is what this girl seems to be saying as she sings without taking a breath. PAYING VERY CLOSE ATTENTION to their director, so as not to miss a cue, the Treble Choir comes in perfectly on every pitch and tone. Can you imagine a basketball game without the Pep Band? No fight song, no national anthem. Not at Bloom Trail. Our Pep Band is open to anyone who is in any of the other bands, and who enjoys getting the fans rowdy. They play in between the two games and at halftime. The Jazz Band, on the other hand, is open to people who play the drums, saxophone, trumpet, etc. They perform jazzy, upbeat music, and play at all band concerts. The other side of Bloom Trail’s Musical Department is the choral side. This includes the Freshmen Girls Choir, which is made up of freshmen girls. It is designed to teach musical skills to beginners. The Treble Choir, which consists of freshmen girls also, is designed to accomodate the vast amount of girls enrolled in chorus each year. Both choirs participate in con- certs held throughout the school year. As the young ladies learn more about music, they can try out for different choirs that build their music skills. Ev- eryone is encouraged to take part in the musical department at Trail. — Carie Poppo RESHMEN GIRL’S CHOIR — (FRONT ROW)Jeanne Lane, Crystal teele, Marilyn Simes, Latricia Turner, Nomesha Hardy, Vice President; atricia Johnson, Marilyn Powell, Sonja Woods, Laura Corbin, Rebecca R. Minnie, Director (SECOND ROW) Cyndi Schofield, Crystal Porter, retha Mackey, Aranda Young, Frances Brown, Carla Jackson, Brenda ucas, Sonija Thomas (THIRD ROW)Cynthia Andel, Noella Fillion, riana Burnett, President; Crystal Collins, Lasanda Latham, Annie Boyle, ammy Urban, Ernestine Simmons, Kelly Broadhead, Vickey Lockett, Sec- tary (BACK ROW) Meka Malone, Valanie Rush, Lisa Swearegene, Tracy lmstead, Robin Senn, Theresa Ketchum, Kathy Hilton, Carlynda Betten- iusen, Tracy Cole, Laticia Mac Lewis NOT PICTURED: Wendy Erick- n, Michelle Smith, Cindi Stieler, Penny Williams, Lawanda Cross, Sandra TREBLE CHOIR — (FRONT ROW)Lottie Conner, Babbetti Tardan, Chantel Jones, Kimberly Coleman, Ana Acena, President; Cynthia Mendo- za, Michelle Vega, Leslie Bennant, Rebecca R. Winnie, Director (SECOND ROW)Monica Gonzalez, Robin Bounds, Wendy Znvor, Vicki Thomas, Joan- na Gilkison, Michelle Pelock, Dawn Ottenstroer, Sonja McFarland (THIRD ROW)Rosannne Murphy, Latrease Thigpen, Tracey Turner, Lau- ra Petschauer, Kim Gazzillo, Carrie Curley, Cynthia Davis, Lori Green, Katherine Taylor (BACK ROW)Kia Stewart, Eugenia Blakney, Karri Lu- kasik, Kim Whitfield, Shelia Snodgrass, Cheryl Thomas, Sheila Davis, Me- lissa Martin, Laurie Michalek NOT PICTURED: Rhonda Raeth, Leslie Wilder, Sandra Yates, Tammy Folta, Claudia Lewis, Dawn Riley, Camille Mason, Nora Mancilla, Jeannie McGregor, LaVonne Murphy, Desiree Ta- witt tttti J tti CHOIRS CONCERT CHOIR - (FRONT ROW)Corey Jones, Michelle Nyiri, Robert Mar- tinez, Phillip Myers, Chris Sewell, King Smith, John Hall, Richard Fisher, Tom Devine, Lori Dunne, Jenny Hudson, Rebecca R. Winnie, Director (SECOND ROW) Missy Lindmark, Belinda Wells, Tom Yednak, John Reynolds, John Brennan, Vice President; Tim Conner, Kenn Peterson, President; David Stewart, Tony Pellerito, Kim TouVelle, Andrea Hargreaves (THIRD ROW) DeShea Cooper, Carie Poppo, Desiree Kendra, Carol Reagan, Stacy Spila. Chris Boulos, Shericce Brown, Jackie Wade, Cynthia Sewell, Eva Mancusi, Marcia Villarreal, Diana Reyna (BACK ROW) Michelle Henry, Donna McCallon, Shaun Butler, Sandra Roth, Christy Merkner, Candace Baker, Sharon Shipp, Zabrina Hawkins, Sherri Petschauer, Sherry Jo Patre- vito. Shannon Cosey, Secretary; Melody Yates, Michelle Kendra NOT PICTURED: Carrie Marcinko, Ann Koesma, Dawn Walters, Latonya Clay, Erika Ouverson MEN’S CHOIR — (FRONT ROW)Jeffrey Abdullah, Mike Nunez, Scott Wasinski, Tamaro Hudson, Mike Blanford, Scott Hiestand, Robert Poppo, Bill McCabe, Rebec- ca R. Winnie, Director (SECOND ROW)Marc Piunti, Quincy Manning, Chris Davis, Micheal Wortham, Secretary; Armour Reeves, Richard Butler, Norman Tartt, Homer Griffin, Vice President (BACK ROW) Rob Joyce, Jeffrey Blankenship, Dan Krask, Robert Clark, William Joyce, Matthew Martinez, Joseph Gawel, Jonathan Sherman. Michael Owten NOT PICTURED: Dan Hanning, John Scott, Jack Willett, George Winstead, James McKinstry, John Tieri, Tracy Wilbourn CHORALIERS — (FRONT ROW)Missy Lindmark, Belinda Wells, Stacy Spila, Desiree Kendra, (SECOND ROW)Carie Poppo, Secretary; Sharon Shipp, Kenn Peterson, Robert Martinez, Andrea Hargreaves, President (BACK ROW)Christy Merkner, Donna McCallon, Shaun Butler. Phillip Myers, John Brennan.Chris Sewell, Sherri Petschauer, Michelle Kendra, Vice President; Kris Haines, Bass NOT PIC- TURED: Jackie Wade, John Hall, Rich Atwood, Drums 172 CHOIRS ADVANCED GIRLS — (FRONT ROW)Rickie Wood, Cheryl Jonas, Julie Fugiel, Jean Johnson, Stephanie Moore, Christine Culver, Dawn Wine- miller, Secretary; Sherri TouVelle, Stacy Miller, Rebecca R. Winnie, Direc- tor (SECOND ROW)Victoria Denise Collins, LaShaun Rena Watson, Anne Marie Kamin, Chrissy Sanchez, President; Katrina Camilleri, Rose Contreras, Tina Tidd, Donna Reithnecht, Laura Marr, Mishelle Goodwin (THIRD ROW)Margaret Fletcher, DaVette Turner, Jean Schneider, Geor- gina Pappas, Bernina Sykes, Lisa Tidd, Wendy Bottando, Regina Clerk, Rose Molex, Tracy McCarty, Lachone Giles (BACK ROW)Angie Stuart, Sherrie Campbell, Beverly Neal, Bobbi Owens, Heather Adair, Caterina Mancusi, Christa Hiestand, Valerie Mead, Sandra Billo, Lisa Biasella, Vice President; Jenny Scanland, Janeice Prescott NOT PICTURED: Kristie Rice, Amy Beck, Debbie Hofkamp, Geneva Hawthorne, Patty Lewter, Lisa Jensen, Kellie Velasquez, Vicky Drykos, Michelle Schlegel, Jeannie Taylor, Joan Brison, Holly Buckingham The Bloom Trail Choral Department Sings AHHH The choral department at Bloom Trail, had much to offer for talented singers. There were many choirs de- signed to accomodate all levels of tal- ented voices. The Men’s Choir was de- signed for men who were building their voices up to more mature tone quality. It was open to freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior men. The Advanced Girl’s Choir was made up of sophomore junior, and senior women whose talents had changed from good to excellent. The Concert Choir consists mostly of juniors and seniors, but there were a few sophomores. This choir was for the superior singers who wanted to broaden their talents. All these choirs per- formed at many concerts throughout the school year, and some took part in the graduation ceremony at the end of the year. A tryout was required to be in any of these choirs, and they’re all worth one credit, which can be applied to graduation. The Choraliers were made up junior and senior men and women, who com- bined singing with dancing. They at- tended many field trips to perform their songs for the public, and per- formed at various school functions. Any choir you chose, would guarantee to ex- pand your musical horizons, while hav- ing a lot of fun in the process. — Carie Poppo VING IT ALL THEY’VE GOT is what Carie Poppo and Desiree Kendra put o every performance that they put on with the rest of the Choraliers, whether ; a school concert to impress Mom and Dad, a field trip, or a performance for other school. NOT DARING TO MOVE THEIR EYES away from their director, the Concert Choir creates a mood for the audience to get trapped in as they not only sing, but tell a story to all their listeners to hear at one of the concerts held this year HAMMING IT UP — (LEFT) is what Phillip Myers, Chris Sewell, and John Brennan seemed to be doing as they performed at one of the concerts held at Bloom Trail for the public. SHARING A TOUCHING MO- MENT in a song, is what Andrea Har- greaves and Kenn Peterson’s eyes seem to be telling the audience, as they sing a song about love inside us. CAUGHT IN THE ACTION is what Victoria Collins is, as she tries to memo- rize her choir music in rehearsal for an upcoming concert this year. 'ERCOMING A FEAR to sing in nt of an audience is what Joseph wel had to do in order to sing his solo the Men’s Choir at a concert this r. “IS HE ALMOST DONE, MS. WIN- NIE?”, is what Jeffrey Blankenship seems to be saying, as he waits patiently for Matthew Martinez to finish his solo at a concert. CHOIRS 173 DRAMA FRED ANDERSON, tech director, builds a window for a production set. Dromo And Flogs Enrerroin Audience PETE VANDERKRABBEN listens for the cue to activate the sound effects. DESIREE KENDRA and Kenn Peterson apply stage make-up be- fore a performance. DRAMA — (FRONT ROW)Rick Rapp, Sponsor; Dave McGrady, Sam Andrews, Marc LaPeaux, Pete VanderKrab- ben. Melody Yates, Chris Boulos (SECOND ROW)Kenn Pe- terson, Carol Regan, Tom Devine, Desiree Kendra, James McKinstry, Dia Gage, Michelle White (THIRD ROW)Emily Means-Willis, Sponsor; Tony Pellerito, Robert Martinez, Mary Ryan, Cindi Schofield, Teresa Combs, Nathaly Gueffier, John Brennan, (BACK ROW)Michelle Kendra, Tanya Townsend, Endella Cole, Ann McGregor, Diana Reyna Caterina Mancusi, Kathi Velasquez TECH CREW — (FRONT ROW)Fred Anderson, Sponsor; Marc LaPeaux, Dave McGrady. Sam Andrews, Pete VanderKrabben, Mike Atwood, Mike Baker (SEC- OND ROW)Marc Jugin, Nathaly Gueffier, Teresa Combs, William Joyce, Melody Yates, Ann McGregor, Kenn Peterson (THIRD ROW)Robert Poppo, Paul Rossi. Tony Pellerito, Lee Baker, Terry McConnell, Tom Devine, Mont Annis, Jeannie Judd (BACK ROW) Debbie Machielson, Denise Caird, Mario Burkhardt, Randy Towry, Michelle Kendra BILL JOYCE controls the light panel in the tech room. CHARLIE BROWN — (TOP) Melody Yates (Peppermint Patty) escapes the rain under her notebook while Kenn Peterson (Charlie Brown) looks on. (MIDDLE) De- siree Kendra tries to remove the notebook from Melody’s head, but gets it stuck in her hair (ABOVE). FLAGS THE MAKE-UP CREW transforms Sherri Bradshaw into a remarkable “cats” look-alike. SAMANTHA SANDERS performs her routine at a pep assembly. What do flags and drama have in common? Well, for beginners, both were entertainers. Both groups per- formed routines in front of an audience. Those routines were very carefully planned, and took many hours of prac- tice to perfect. Another common factor was memori- zation. The flag squad learned various flag moves while marching to their des- ignated points on the football field. They also had to synchronize their moves with the music that the band played. In drama, memorization played a big part in the success of a production. If a character forgot his lines, the other characters had to ad-lib lines to make the error seem less noticable. Memori- zation made the characters seem more real and believable. FLAGS — (TOP LEFT)These flag members relax before performing at a football game. (LEFT)Flag and band members cheer on the football team at this pep assembly. (BELOW LEFT)The audience watches as Hag members perform their routine to “For Your Eyes Only” (ABOVE) (FIRST ROW) Debra Gar- land (SECOND ROW) Karen Marino, Co- Captain; Wendy Clark, Captain (BACK ROW) Rosa Colon, Samantha Sanders, J. Leeann Mueller. The flag squad was made up of sever- al elements. Dance, flag movement, field positions, and ability to count mu- sic are just a few. All of these combined, produced a very exciting visual show. Drama, too, was made up of several different elements. If a person did not want to act, he could join the tech or make-up crew. The tech crew designs and builds sets and controls the light and sound ef- fects. Each spotlight, and individual light overhead is controlled by a mem- ber of the tech crew. The make-up crew was responsible for applying stage make-up to each character. They had to apply wrinkles to a person portraying an older person and make-up to a younger person. The flag squad was sponsored by Mrs. Cindy Blim and assisted by Wen- dy Clark. Together they made up the flag routines and taught them to the girls. Mrs. Blim has had a very success- ful first year as flag sponsor. Drama was sponsored by Mr. Rick Rapp, Tech by Mr. Fred Anderson, and Make-up by Mrs. Emily Means-Willis. — Wendy Clark GOSPEL CHOIR The Members Sing Praises The Bloom Trail Gospel Choir was re-organized in 1983 with approximate- ly 15 members. The choir was opened to all Bloom Trail students who enjoyed singing gospel music. Those who were members thought it was a unique op- portunity to gather students on an in- formal basis who had in common a love for this particular type of music. Gospel Choir was a non-credit extra- curricular activity. Officers were elect- ed each year to act as officials to aid and encourage membership and activities within the choir. The choir had a con- cert in the spring of each year and planned fund raising events in order to prepare for this occasion. The keyboard artist, John Reynolds, served this group faithfully since its re-organization. He was a dynamic musician. The choir plans to continue their activities each year and to increase the number of members. — Althea Benson JOHN REYNOLDS gets down on the piano!! 176 GOSPEL CHOIR MRS. GOGINS teaches the choir how to sing a new song. GOSPEL CHOIR — (FRONT ROW) Althea Benson, Marshall .Jennings, Demetrius Johnson, Norma Gogins, Sponsor (SECOND ROW)Christine Taylor, Denise Adams, Lachone Giles, Bernadette Lloyd, Sedonia Down The Bloom Trail Pathfinder Literary Magazine was an annual publication of poetry and prose written by the stu- dents and faculty. Any freshman, soph- omore, junior, or senior student, who was interested in good writing, was ca- pable of joining the club. The students in the club had faith and knowledge to prepare many different pieces of litera- ture. They used their abilities to pro- duce high quality writing. Members of the staff collected contributions to be in the magazine. They would also get to- gether to share their ideas and to dis- cuss writings by other authors. The 1985-86 Pathfinder Literary Magazine sponsor was Ms. Lucille Shanahan. The officers of the club were Terrance Dillard, Fiction Editor; Maria Acena, Poetry Editor; and Michelle Chaffee, Graphics Editor. Together, with the other members of the staff, they produced a magazine for all to en- joy. Pathfinders were people who took their own thoughts and put them to- gether in words on paper. This special talent they shared helped them in the future with their lives and careers. — Althea Benson New Ideas For Poetry ‘VERY GOOD WORK!” Ms. Shanahan praised these two Pathfinders for their excellent poem. PATHFINDER — (FRONT ROW)Anne Sova, Maria ROW)Donald Ordonex, Susanna Soto, Lisa Biasella, Chris Acena, Ayopon Erinkitola. Zakkiyya Abdullah, Nathaly Culver, Veronica Potter, Terrance Dillard, Terrance Gilbert Gueffier, Nancy Plamondon, Michelle Chaffee (BACK THE PATHFINDER STAFF meet to discuss the new poem from a fellow classmate. LOOKS GOOD TO ME!” Maria cena double checks her paper be- ►re she turns it in. 177 PATHFINDER 1 (TOP LEFT)“Hey, did you see this great issue?” Bryan Proper, who is the editor of The B. T. Express, checks out the final product of his s work (BOTTOM LEFT)“Now Mike, don’t laugh.” Mrs. Vallone and Mike Poe discuss journalism. JOURNALISM (ABOVE) “Deadlines, dead- lines, deadlines!” Dawn Gib- son works on her paste up. JOURNALISM - (FRONT ROW)Bette Vallone, Advisor; Angie Stuart, Julie Fugiel, Rob Tidd, Paul Rossi, Tony Reyna, Val Burton (SECOND ROW)Mike Battista, Terry Ebert, Craig Jahnke, Don Miller, Keith Matusek, Tim Stege, Pamela Coley (BACK ROW)Jennifer Waitekus, Donna Reithknecht, Jenny Scanland, Dawn Gibson, Dennis Kunstman, Niki Rich- ardson (NOT PICTURED)Jeff Goldberg, Desiree Kendra ADVANCED JOURNALISM — (FRONT ROW)Bette Vallone, Advisor; Bryan Proper, Editor-in-chief; Jay Jurek, News Editor; Christy Pruett, Mindy Rains, Michael S. Poe (SECOND ROW)Ed Chmielewski, Dennis Kuntsman, Gregg Lunceford, Tony Pellerito, Phil Sera, Kelly Hooks (THIRD ROW)Kenneth Bruce, Amy Naranjo, Denise Caird, Kimberly Novak, Joe Schimmel, Scott Sands, Steve Lee (BACK ROW) Bruce Cross, Arthie Hollins, Rick Skrezyna, Karen Haney, Shericce Brown 178 NEWSPAPER YEARBOOK Writing For The (LEFT)“Isn’t this fun?” Karen Wright and Barbara Harris work on their layout together. (BOTTOM LEFT)“Mr. Deakin, do I have to take a picture?” Lori Luther, editor of the yearbook, takes time out from her continu- ous work to smile for the camera. YEARBOOK — (FRONT ROW)Mr. Don Deakin, Advisor; -ori Luther, Editor-in-chief; Tracy Sexton, Managing Editor; Kim Calabrese, Asst. Managing Editor; Tonia Bullit, Wendy ?lark (SECOND ROW) Karen Wright, Althea Benson, Carie 3oppo, Lora Whisenant, Danita Carter, Diana Paplomatas THIRD ROW) Michelle Lopez, Dallas Baker, Kim Keogh, Tracy McCarty, Jill Brennan, Cendy Peavler, Karl Maxwell BACK ROW) Billie Jo Harder, Dawn Antrim, John Quilico, 3hillip Myers, Nancy Plamondon, Tracie Kowalski (NOT PICTURED) Tammy Donovan, Barbara Harris, Aaron Wayne (ABOVE)“Cutting, planning, writing, typing when will it end?” Kim Calabrese cuts out a picture for her special effect. Future. (BOTTOM MIDDLE)“Pass me the correototype!” Karl Maxwell types his copy happily. (MIDDLE)“Hey guys, look at this one!” Tracy Sex- ton, Lora Whisenant, and Nancy Plamondon look at the exciting Turnabout pictures. As we stand, with pen in hand, we can’t help; but to have writing on our journalistic minds. Our creativity, views, and skills were brought forth through our school newspaper, The B.T. Express, and our yearbook, The Trail Blazer. Both the newspaper and the yearbook capture and maintain the memories of the best years of our lives, our high school years here at Bloom Trail. As years will pass by our names and existence at Trail will fade away; but our memories will still live on in the editions of both the school newspaper and the yearbook. Both of the staffs (newspaper and yearbook) worked very hard to meet deadlines, in order to bring the school the best. There existed many hours of planning, taking and cropping pictures, writing copy, and finally putting it all together. Not only did the staffs work hard hours during their assigned period in school ; but also extra hours after- school, on Saturdays, or on days off. There were times when both staffs stayed till nine at night to meet a dead- line. Some of the yearbook staff stayed twelve hours at a time to finish a dead- line. It was hard work and took a lot of dedication and responsibility; but it all paid off; for it was we, the newspaper and yearbook staffs, who captured the memories of the 1985-6 school year. Our purpose was not only to capture memories; but also to write for the fu- ture. In both journalistic activities many skills are acquired and main- tained throughout the year. These skills may lead us to a promising future in journalism. Some of us may become edi- tors of newspapers or magazines. Some of us may become layout designers or photographers for some publication. Some of us may even become advisors like our very own Mr. Deakin and Mrs. Vallone. Whatever field of journalism is out there waiting for us we will be ready. The newspaper and yearbook allow the opportunity to artistically and jour- nalistically grow. — Kim Calabrese NEWSPAPER YEARBOOK 1 79 Dowling “READY, AIM, FIRE!!” Todd Schutz is about to make a strike as soon as he lets the ball go. Dowling In The Super Dowl? The Bowling Club was made up of “semi-pro” Bloom Trail students. The club consisted of two ten week sessions. The winners of the two sessions bowled against each other in a “Super Bowl”. The winner of this was declared “Super Bowl Champs”. Awards were given to the winning teams, most improved, individuals who achieved the highest single game, three game series, and season average. — Tracy McCarty SECRETLY, Michelle Nyiri looks over Sherri Patrevito’s score to see who is winning when Sherri is looking the other direction. “RATS!” — Steve Sons walks away disgusted after throwing a gutter ball. A NEW APPROACH — Ken Lamger- tino is doing self-hypnosis so he will get a strike on his turn. VERY WELL DONE GIRLS — Mr. Croarkin looks at Barbara Brown’s and Dia- hann Mortimer’s score to make sure neither one is cheating. 180 BOWLING BOWLING CLUB — (FRONT ROW)Mr. D. Croarkin, Spon sor; Marc LaPeaux, Nathaly Gueffier, Teresa Combs, Diahann Mortimer, Juanita Urban, Kelley Taylor, Gidget Urban, Kim Sera, Karen Haney, Charles Gibbs (SECOND ROW)Mike Kirn, Steve Sons, Lolita Overbey, Sue Stack, Rosanna Soto, Lorinda Soto, Cynthia Riveria, Lee Baker, Roger Haemker, Scott Zivko- vich, Carl Larsen, Tom Herr, Dave Stege, Kelly Wagner (THIRD ROW)Jill Carpenter, Gary Guillermo, Susie Riveria, Kem Lam- bertino, Rick Hollingsworth, Michelle Nyiri, Sherry Patrevito, Ron Reichert, Dave Gacke, Ron Ruminski, Matt Wenzel, Chris Litwin. Sue Jansma, Tammy Folta (BACK ROW)Alex Tambrini, Eddie Gall, Tom Gibbons, Tony Andreatta, Steve Conner, Tony Nirchi, Todd Beilke, Chris Davis, Jason Zelek, Jeff Haugh, Mi- chelle Smado, Lonnie Weaver, Renee West, Donna Lemarr, Kim Hunez Who Plays Ir, Mice Or Men CHESS The Chess Club was open to all stu- dents regardless of their ability. Over 30 students participated in the club at one time or another during the school year. The club was reinstated after 7 years of non-existence due to lack of a sponsor. There was a Chess team that consist- ed of 8 players that competed with oth- er SICA schools. In January, Bloom Trail was ranked 3rd out of 5 teams in the SICA South Conference, which is considered to be one of the toughest. They were men, not mice, with master minds. The school letter was awarded to stu- dents who earned the required points by participating in the chess team. Oth- er awards were given to students who had participated actively in the club. — Tracy McCarty ZZZZ! — Bill Hoff proves to everyone that chess can be very boring at times. CHECKMATE — John Hines makes his move against his opponent at the club meeting. IMPATIENTLY, Mr. Folsom waits and waits for his opponent to make his move so that he can take his turn. CHESS CLUB — (FRONT ROW)Dave Gacke, President; Larry DeLaRosa, Vice President; Greg Gacke, Ricky McGovern, Jim Lemte, Marc Piunti, Bill Ashbrooks, Bobby Terry, Paul Mayer (BACK ROW)David Sanders, Jay Jurek, Phil Cristello, Tony Pellerito, Dennis Kunstman, Joab Ryan, Alex Tambrini CAN I PLAY TOO — Bobbie Terrie moves his queen to try and block Andy Ashbrooks as Dave Gacke looks on. CHESS 181 _J---------------------------------------------------- ETHNIC PARADE! Zakkiyya Abdullah, in the red pancho, and other members of the Foreign Language Club are enjoying a Mexican ethnic dance for the Home- coming Parade. The students involved in the Foreign Language Club and the Outdoor Ad- venture Club experienced many adven- tures. The Foreign Language Club consist- ed of many students who took courses in French or Spanish. The students learned about foods, customs, and his- tory of related countries. These activi- ties broadened their knowledge, aware- ness, and increased interest in the world and its people. The members participated in decora- tions, ethnic dances, and they marched in the Homecoming Parade. A Christ- mas party was held with an authentic Mexican cuisine, a traditional French “Buche”, and a pinata. Also, they cre- ated masks for the Mardi Gras celebra- tion. They finished off the year with a trip to Great America. The Outdoor Adventure Club con- sisted of students who enjoyed learning about nature and the outdoors. Many trips were taken throughout the year. A trip was taken to Starved Rock State Park. Also, there were hay rides, skating parties, and snow skiing. They finished off the year with a trip to Great America. — Billie Jo Harder PARADE! Belinda Wells and Donna Decker carry the Foreign Language Club banner in the Homecoming Pa- rade. FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB - (FRONT ROW)Dr. Eliana Pe- laez, Sponsor; Mrs. Susan Kelly, Sponsor; Christy Merkner, President; Susie Soto, Secretary; Donald Ordonez, Treasurer; Nathaly Gueffier, Kim Sera, Karen Hainey, Cheryl Jonas, Karl Maxwell (SECOND ROW) Christy Patrevito, Bonita Escobedo, Sue Lambertino, Kelley Bish, Tere- sa Rainey, Denise Adams, Victoria Denise Collins, Zakkiyya Abdullah, Diana Reyna. Teresa Sanchez (THIRD ROW)Bernadette Lloyd, Terry McConnell, Roxanne Ladjevardy, Camille Sanders, Kellie Wagner, Joe Ramirez, Tim Fitzsimmons, Dawn Ottenstroer, Missy Gain, Tony Peller- ito, Irene Rodriguez (FOURTH ROW)Anne Sova, Rene Christofanelli, Lisa Biasello, Chris Culver, Brady Bartnicki, Jill Carpenter, Tammy I nmy .Folta’ Donna Decker- Amy Naranjo, Belinda Wells (BACK ROW)Tim Stege, Rickie Wood, Shannon Lee, Kim Keogh, Kris Knudson, Angie Stuart, Sonja Buckner, Ayopo Erinkitola, Amy Sato, Kristen Simenson FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB We Liked Adventure. 182 FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB “OH BOY, HERE I GO,” said Cathy Muehring as she was being picked up by the ski lift during one of the many trips the Outdoor Adventure Club took. OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB — (FRONT ROW)Mr. Jankus, Sponsor; Mr. John Sullivan, Sponsor; Sharon Shipp, Cheryl Miller, Laura Miller, Karen Shipp, Kelly Taylor, Nathaly Gueffier, Cathy Muehring, Heather McConathy (SECOND ROW)Billie Jo Harder, Chris Culver, Lisa Biasella, Sandy Billo, Wendy Bottando, June Page, Amy Sato, Kristen Simenson, Anne Sova, Denise Caird, Mario Burkhardt, Kim Shaw (THIRD ROW)Jamie Wismer. Jennifer Butt, Cheri Bajorek, Cheri Shipley, Michelle Sova, Mont Annis, Tony Pellerito, Joe Foster, David Sanders, Susan Billo, Carrie Blocker, Barb Lemler, Camille Sanders (BACK ROW)Joe Gawel, Michelle Nyiri, Chris Wurtzbacher, Rich Butler, Kris Haines, Charlene Smith, Georgina Pappas, Jennifer Peters, Trade Kowalski, Dallas Baker, Angie Stuart, Julie Fugiel, Missy Gain WIENER ROAST! Mr. Sullivan is pre- paring hot dogs for the hikers and himself after their long hike. ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET GO! These skiers look ready for their long journey down the slopes. OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB 183 I Terry Martinez, Dawn Mileszuk (SIXTH ROW)Sta cey Sherman, Valerie Buckingham, Denice DeBat tista, Mike Baker, Brett Haemker, Bobby Towne Jackie D. Wright, Yvette Travis, Robyn Hicks, Shan non Cosey, Tracy Maloney, Steve Rocha. Tim Venn Dawn Denton, Kris Guiliani, Kym Hedden, Rol Joyce, Gina Dileo, Brian Zimmer (SEVENTH ROW)Saria Lynn Blades, Ann McGregor, Yoland Jones, Nathaly Gueffier, Tom Herr, Mike De Francesco, Tony Gonzalez, Lauren Abatzis, Tracj Newsome. Paul Hoff, Mark John, Rob Goluska Sharon Nykaza, Kerry Brys, Angela Brewster. Ger Giuliani, Shelly Knight, Marlena Contreras, Stacj Ann Spila, Judy L. Brown, Dave Stege. Holly Gilki son, Becky Skalka (EIGHTH ROW)Bernita Wiley Jeff Goldberg, Rick Hollingsworth. Monica Moran Rene Christofanelli. Sandee Sanders. Dawn W’ine miller. Sherry Jo Patrevito, Lori Dunne, Julie John son, Becky Williams, Donald Ordonez, Hildren Col lins, Jacqueline Be, Caterina Mancusi, Jim Slavik Carl Larsen, Steve Callison (BACK ROW) Su Lambertino, Bonita Escobedo, Debby Lopez, Terrj Ebert, Michelle Pluskota, Diahann Mortimer, Tin Concanon, Natalie Richard, Valerie Richard, Andrei Richard, Nancy Vogel, Georgina Pappas. Michelh Pelock, JoAnna Gukison, Barb I emler, Susan Bilk M MS MAKE FRIENDS! (ABOVE) Camille Grassano helps by selling candy in A.V. 184 AIDES AIDES — (FRONT ROW)Marc LaPeaux, Sam Andrews, Rita Liazuk, Chris Ball, Pete Vanderkrab- ben, Dave McGrady, Todd Kulacz, Greg Monk, Kenn Peterson, Michelle Kendra, Melody Yates, Mike Atwood, William Joyce (SECOND ROW)Randy Towry, Eddie Gall, Paul Rossi, Tim McNeal, Mike Fields, Tonia Bullit, Rich Germain, Missy Gain, Te- resa Rainey, Chanel Sherman, Micheal K. Williams, Dolapo Erinkitola, Narles Coleman, Jamie Wismer, Irene Rodriguez, Tasha B. Ferguson (THIRD ROW)Eric Lindsey, Mont Annis, Phil Christello, Tom Sheridan, Mario Burkhardt, Joanne Vinck, Ve- ronica Potter, Chris Culver, Cher Traskell, Sa- mantha Sanders, Christy Pruett, Rose Hefner, Dawn Cooper, Yena Zlamal, Tim Fitzsimmons, Eric Walk- er, (FOURTH ROW)Maurice Wood, Byron Beide- man, Darin Monroe, Patrick Young, Teresa Sanchez, Sue Proper, Laurie Callahan, Ed LaPato, Mickie Jor- dan, Michelle Sova, Teresa Buckley, Denise Chaffee, Laurie Jensen, Terri Alyea, Charles Smith, Kristine Haines, Sara Cassidy, Carrie Brown, (FIFTH ROW) Robinette Rice, Teresa Combs, Marcia Villarreal, Vince Cantu, Christy Merkner, Chris Sewell, Sharon Shipp, Cathy Muehring, Joe Foster, Tammy Folta, Lisa Tucker, Tracy Schultz, Stacey Barnack, Ro- sanna Soto, Tracy Green, Mindy Rains, Kelly Robey, AIDES — JUNIOR BOOSTERS NEED A BOOST? (RIGHT) Andrea Richard, with the aid of a chair, files some papers. CANDY, HOTDOGS, POP, ETC. (BE- LOW) Students and faculty sell refresh- ments at a home basketball game. REFRESHMENTS ANYONE? (BELOW) Faculty members sell refreshments at the “Fright Night” dance. Students Show They Core. How could Bloom Trail run without the spirit and assistance of the student body? Students played an important role in our school. Bloom Trail had student aides in practically everything you could think of. Library, deans’ office, attendance of- fice, the list was long! Students helped out by delivering call slips, organizing files, helping teachers with grades, etc., or just answering the phone. This year a new club was formed. It was the Junior Booster club. The spon- sor was Mrs. Uherka. The Junior Boost- er’s sponsored their first informal dance of the year on Friday, December the 13th. The dance was titled “Fright Night” and provided an unusual even- ing with dead black cats, ladders to walk under, and spectacular lighting ef- fects. The Junior Booster Club provided a student to act as a Trail Blazer, which was our school mascot, for assemblies and home games. The Junior Boosters’ jobs were to stir up the crowd by in- creasing enthusiasm for school spirit. — Diana Paplomatus JUNIOR BOOSTERS (FRONT ROW) Kim Sera, Karen Haney, Lori Dunne, Michelle Christofanelli, Rene Christofanelli (SECOND ROW) Tony Reyna, April Sanders, Yolanda Cleve- YUK!!! (LEFT)Would you walk under this ladder and dead cat on Friday the 13th? land, James Nettles, Eric Walker, Ken Barnes (BACK ROW) Mrs. Uherka, Brian Wiley, Sean Woods, Antonio Wi- ley, Brian Anderson, Ray Fonseca WE'RE HERE (MIDDLE)Audrey Johnson, Kamile McKevis, and friends enter the “Fright Night” dance. JUNIOR BOOSTER 185 TAA.5. T.A.A.5. Plans Their Goals. T.A.A.S. (Trail Afro American Soci- ety) provided activities that promoted intellectual and cultural enrichment of Black American culture. This included outside of the classroom activities. One of the objectives of the club was to con- stantly generate pride in the contribu- tions of Black people and their culture to the American Society. Another ob- jective was to maintain the appreciation of the contributions of the Black peo- ple. Mrs. Emily Willis continued to spon- sor T.A.A.S. this year. T.A.A. S. officers were Carmen Hackney, President; Gregory Parker, Vice President; Kath- erine Taylor, Secretary; Tasha Fergu- son, Treasurer; and Vera Wade, Public Relations. This organization was open to anyone who had the desire for the knowledge of our heritage and true dedication. Fund raising activities were held to accumu- late enough money for worthy causes. Special projects were presented throughout the year by the T.A.A.S. members. Althea Benson (ABOVE RIGHT)THESE T.A.A.S. MEM- BERS discuss their performance for the next show. (ABOVE)DOLAPO ERINKITOLA is day- dreaming about the girl in the picture. 186 T.A.A.S. 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The purpose of Cabin Fever Volleyball is to break up the monotony Volleyball Fever Winter Fun of the long winter and bring a little life back into school spirit, dur- ing the winter dol- drums. This year the faculty won and the players consisted of Mr. Light- ell, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Skowronski, Ms. Chamberlain, Mr. Tucker, and Ms. Knee- land. The faculty feels that they dominated the students because they worked as a team and not as individuals. The students played well but they all did not work together as a team but rather as each member trying to be the “super stars” of the team. The teachers played aggressive and they were out to win this game to show the stu- dents who was the best of the two teams. The teachers may have won this year, but who knows what the outcome of next year’s game will be. Men’s Tennis Season The Tennis Team played 14 dual meets this year. They won none of them. It’s going to take at least 2 years for the team to become competitive again; that’s only if the 9 sophomores that are on the team don’t quit. The best 2 players this year were Amar Rajputkar and Ronald Ruminski. The Season of Experience ended up having only 2 players who each have 2 years of experience. Every other spot was filled by first-year play- ers. The team had to bring up inexperienced players to fill spots on the varsity level. This losing was ex- pected by Coach Kwi- losz. The team will have to go through a re- building season to bring it back up to par with other teams. The exper- ienced players are going to have to train new members next year to play tennis so the team can be full of surprises and unpredictable to the other schools. This year’s sophomores will have some experience if they don’t quit the team next year. The problem with tennis is that they can’t keep people involved in ten- nis for all 4 years. Un- fortunately, people in tennis don’t get recog- nition as in sports like football and basketball. Hopefully, the next tennis team will be champions and get the recognition they de- serve and hold the at- tention of the people. (FRONT ROW) Ron Ruminski, Rich Kurczewsi, Gregory Gacke. Steve Crumbaugh. (BACK ROW) Rusty Woerner, Jerry Brock. William Judd, Robert Najera, Joe Chapleau. and Gerald Pyke. Coach Kwilosz instructs the team with the proper techniques. Robert Najera puts everything he’s got into his serve! MEN’S TENNIS 195 Third In State ClmiYipS Championship Teamwork seemed to be the key factor in the Blazer’s successful track field season. With both quality and depth, the men’s track team went on to win both Conference and Sectional finals. There were some excellent in- dividual performances by Aaron Mayo, who set records in the 100 and the 200 meters. Lu- ther Gordon, Rufus Taylor, Joe Blackstone, and Mike Llorca. To- gether, they finished third in State Cham- pionship, right behind East St. Louis and New York. Thanks to Coach Collet, Bloom Trail had witnessed the excite- ment of track and field ever since his coaching. We hoped that this was only just the beginning, and that in the future, the Blazer team would bring back a first place trophy from Cham- paign. Even though they did not make it all the way, they did their best, and that’s what counts. It’s too late to go back and polish things up, but there’s always another year. Once again, we’d like to thank the star of the show, Aaron Mayo, for his outstanding deter- mination to be a 100% pure Blazer man. He and the entire team gave their all. (FRONT ROW) Kenneth Barnes, Terry Ebert, Robert Norwood, Trov Burr. -Johnny Scott, Larry Drake. (BACK ROW) Clinton Anderson, David Nelson, Brian Wiley, Dale Salters. Sophomore Coach Joe Skow- ronski. (FRONT ROW) Mike Llorca, Joe Blackstone. Chris Hcldt. Curtis Jones. Marvin Tullison. Aaron Mayo, Rufus Taylor, Michael Williams. Terry Hampton. (BACK ROW) Janet Goach. Mgr; Jimmy Sykes. David Nelson. Pat Young, Dan Lumston, Kenny Bradford, Luther Gordon, Antonio Wiley, Coach Collet. 196 TRACK AND FIELD (FRONT ROW) Michelle Mason. Wendy Booth, Kris Lee, Dallas Baker, Andrea Thompson. (MIDDLE ROW) Gail Ma- lone, Shelia Woods, Andrea Jones. Jenifer Davis, Sonia Moore. (BACK ROW) Coach Carr, Mgr. Ester Davis, Stephanie Moore, Coach Stephens, Coach Kennedy. Jenifer Davis and Sonia Moore keep in perfect stride with each other. Another Reason Baseball We’re Near Top Since the turn of the century, baseball had been loved by all. Mil- lions of fans had exper- ienced the “National Pastime” in one way or the other. Bloom Trail High School had shown it’s appreciation for the game by developing a team of it’s own. Al- though the Bloom Trail Blazers did not estab- lish a state champion- ship, they still pulled together to give the other teams in the SICA East a run for their money. The Blaz- ers showed talent, and proved they were the team to beat. We were not where we ought to be, but we’re definitely not where we used to be. At the end of the season we had won 5 games and lost 7. Knowing Bloom Trail and its determination to be the best, and to reach the top, those bullies “ain’t seen nothin’ yet!” (RIGHT) Walking down the 3rd base line. Coach Tucker ponders over his starting lineup. (TOP RIGHT; FRONT ROW) Mgr. Nancy Plamon don, Gregory Lunceford. Blayne Carroll, Nick Pezzuto, Tom Sheridan. Bill Belcher, Mgr. Teresa Martinez. (MIDDLE ROW) Tom Blount, Dino Lenburg, Tom Herr, Brian Davis, Dave Kale, Carey Placek, Earl Kly- zek. Mgr. Mindy Rains. (BACK ROW) Coach Bill Tucker, Fred Biederstadt, Rick Gummalowski, Tim Strieler. Joe Foster. Ed Yniguez, Rick Goluszka, Joe Carra. (RIGHT CENTER; FRONT ROW) Robert Lucente, Neal Scott, Greg Johnstone, Frank Kuhn. Mickey Ro- driguez. Ray Vervelied. (MIDDLE ROW) Ron Glenn, Ron Senzel. Greg Lay. Mike Kales, Mike Rauhut. (BACK ROW) John Koesma, Tim Wehrle, Frank Taf- fora, Cuck Michaels. Coach Earl Hess. (BOTTOM RIGHT; FRONT ROW) Eddie Walters, Mike DeFrancisco, Tracy Johnson, Jim Michaels. John Trolli. (BACK ROW) Coach R. Frick. Leroy Rose. Bri- an LaVelle, Tony Gonzales. Coach Simone. Fred Keiper. Ron Howard. BASEBALL 199 (RIGHT) Angela Contreras plays “the hot corner without errors. (BELOW LEFT) “C’mon, Ump, give us a break. We’re only losing by 10 runs.” says the opposing team’s coach. (BELOW RIGHT) “Gee, look what dropped in.” Contender B.T. Softball Show Strength The Bloom Trail Blazers softball squad enjoyed the 1984-1985 season finishing third in the SICA East Con- ference. It was their best record in the school’s history, and they proved to be the team to beat in the con- ference. They didn’t let their opponents get by very easily as they fought to the finish during each game. This seemed to be only the beginning for the soft- ball team and their coach, Mr. Turner, coach Turner and his players will regroup and prepare for the new season. They realize that nothing is impossi- ble and that a SICA championship is right around the corner. Hard work and dedica- tion will build on their talent to provide one of the most exciting sea- sons in Bloom Trail’s history. Bloom Trail has yet to witness a softball championship, and it’s about time we receive the thrill of the exper- ience. We are all confi- dent about the girls and we know it can be done. They shall come through if they give it their best ability. But they won’t do it alone. We need the fans’ mor- al support. We need to get those late inning rallies to really get the girls fired up. Bloom Trail’s fans are a key to a superior Bloom Trail team. So c’mon out of hiding and cheer the Blazers on to victory! Victory ... The word is music to our ears. Things are looking up in The Blazer’s direc- tion. Go Blazers!!! 200 SOFTBALL (FRONT ROW) Michelle Jordan, Andrea Richards, Dianna Kale. Teresea Sheridan, Dawn Van Deursen, Angela Contreras. (BACK ROW) Dia Hart Mgr., Rita Liazuk, Laura Wilkening, Terri Grant. Irene Pavlick, Marcia Villarreal, I-ori Phillips, Coach Turner. (LEFT) This Blazer takes a rip at the first pitch for another base hit. (ABOVE) Liz Canali practices her batting stance in front of the camera. SOFTBALL 201 Players Banquet Awarded A Sports Banquet usually started by the members walking in all dressed up ready to see who had won the awards. The families each brought food to eat, because there was a huge buffet dinner be- fore the services start- ed. Everyone sat in their groups to talk about all the fun times they’ve had. After that the coaches came up one by one to talk about their teams and give awards to their most outstanding players. Some of the spring coaches were, Dan Can- diano, asst, track coach, John Collet, Head boys track coach, Joeseph Skowronski, asst, track coach, Ernest Turner Head Varsity Girls Softball Coach, David Wheeler, Freshman Sophomore Golf Coach, Girls’ Freshman So- phomore Softball Coach, Joe Nowak and Ralph Kwilosz, Mens’ tennis coach, Anthony Kennedy, Womens’ Track, Bill Tucker and Earl Hess, Baseball Coaches. Sports Banquets were usually organized to tell the parents just how super their kids were in their sport. The coaches talked about practices and competi- tions that took place, and they usually tell everyone how the team did overall. The coaches try to tell the families how important it is to be involved, and that the younger kids coming into high school should get into as much as they can for the ef- fect it will have in later years of life. Mr. Skowronski gave awards to Mike I.lorca for his outstanding running abilities in track. Anxious student. Mike Llorca accepted awards for his great efforts in the track season. -Jennifer Davis received an award for her out- standing job in track and field. Varsity Baseball Team waited patiently for the results. 202 SPORTS BANQUET Coach Skowronski and Coach Collet enjoyed the food provided by the parents. Aaron Mayo and Jerry Williams eagerly awaited to see if they would win again. Mike Rauhut, Tim Wehrle, Brian Lavelle and Frank Taffora were only a few of the starving athletes. 203 August 28, 1984 September 14, 1984 October 19, 1984 Express r 0 1 Th tnud� iffi •UMU Express DECA installs new officers I Gude studies Nicaraguan art i f,. On TIM InaMa w a 9PGCML GDITIOM HOCUCGDIV KGVVWtC JOUMLWI Q4CS€ ir fft.i j. I I Members take RISK Helping with problems ‘1985’ designated as National Youth Year Upperclassmen allot ——Title of Excellence' Common sense can 55355252 Prevent locker theft ssssrsZjss Sp-SSsarg: Foods classes prepare ’ ' v Buffet at teacher's lunch ' ««OEBiAjJ The Express Express Recognition of OEA; BT sweeps awards National scholar award A vailable to athletes Lift-A-Thon to raise new system funds JPtS,. ££? Cnc : Express Board announces principal DECA accumulates ==££ Conference awards © Jones receives awards Express . CY I 1 HSMS---- ea----- More cuts evident in budget FHA-HERO students To attend Conference Eighth grade leaders Attend Trail classes Bri February 8, 1985 February 22, 1985 March 29, 1985 Express Spring play will be Presented in May Spring ‘After All’ is Prom Spring fever burns; ssrsjsispl Senior week cools fire Express ubt mu flarmwiia TMTawtUT fCSg f iP 53 - NHS induction reveals Several new members BT student attends Youth conference SrS Hi Wz New editors take reign Seniors to graduate; June 6 ceremony set McCee comments on 2 -. — rr. - ”7— Experiences at Trail «'jnr., SS rsr; Students ‘Put on hits’ At Talent show tonight (RIGHT) Will Hair brought screams from the audience as he performed a solo. (FAR RIGHT) Cynthia Sewell brought out the light and dark side of her dance. (BOTTOM) Stacey Walker helped a performer in the show with his makeup. (BELOW) The talent show was enhanced by the music of SLA YER. Good Times Talent Show Booster Bowl TALENT SHOW: For the spring 1985 year, the T.A.A.S. has dedicated the show, “Putting On The Hits,” to the common every- day people throughout our community striving for the very best they can be. The purpose is not to reiterate all ac- complishments, but to give forgotten recogni- tion. With this in mind, “Putting On the Hits”, salutes you. Mr. Lanell Gilbert extended his deepest appreciation to all of those people who made this program pos- sible. The Trail Afrom American Society gave a percentage of the show’s proceeds to the organizations responsi- ble for helping the starving people in the land of Ethiopia. BOOSTER BOWL- ING: On Saturday night, April 27, at 9:30 p.m., the Blazer boost- ers held a candle-light bowl at Crete Lanes. The proceeds of the tickets went to their scholarship fund. The bowl consisted of crazy bowling stunts, such as, bowling the ball through your partners legs, sitting in the alley and pushing the ball with your feet, and a game consisting of how many “gutter balls” you could make. The boosters had a terrific and entertaining night. (TOP) “And that’s how it's done folks. (ABOVE) The proud Booster bowlers take time to pose for their photographer. SPRING ACTIVITIES 207 An Active Activities Spring There were many ac- tivities that transpired during the spring of ’85. On February 25, there was a water polo match between the members of the boy’s swim team. The match was held during 10th hour in the school’s swimming pool. On February 28, a pep assembly was held for the big basketball game against H-F. The McGee Fieldhouse was filled with roaring fans, who were anxiously waiting for the chance to show their team spir- it and cheer their team to a victory. During the assembly, the basketball players were introduced by their coach, Gary Mey- er. The cheerleaders showed their spirit by doing a routine. Every- one possessed great anxiety in hopes of a Blazer victory. On March 31, there was a basketball game between some of the Chicago Bears and some of our very own Bloom Trail faculty. Even though our facul- ty displayed a well ex- ecuted effort, they were defeated by the Bears. The final score was 106 to 87. After the game the Bears signed auto- graphs and took pic- tures. 208 SPRING ACTIVITIES (OPPOSITE PAGE) The seniors make themselves known. (FAR LEFT)Coach Meyer introduces his team. (TOP LEFT1) The sophomores cheer on their class. (MIDDLE LEFT) This polo player tries to block the net. (FAR BOTTOM LEFT) Mr. Baldridge tries to stop this Chicago Bear’s player from making a basket. (BOTTOM LEFT) “Splish-splash they weren’t taking a bath.” (BOTTOM) Mr. Kennedy and one of the Bears jump for the ball. (RIGHT) These student council members take part in the feast. (BOTTOM) Mr. McGee gives his speech. (MIDDLE RIGHT) Student Council President. Joe Chapleau prepares his speech. (BOTTOM RIGHT) Mr. McGee gives Ms. Margolin a plaque in reward for all her efforts. (RIGHT) Dawn Vanderson decorates the graphic art’s showcase in preparation for the NCA evaluation. (BOTTOM) Ms. Shanahan and her NCA evaluations. Activities NCA Evaluation And Student Council North Central Asso- ciation (NCA) is an or- ganization of high schools and colleges in the North Central re- gion of the United States. High schools and colleges belonging to NCA must meet cer- tain requirements. For example, a school must have a certain amount of books in its library or a certain number of teachers per a certain number of students. Every seven years each school evaluates themselves. By doing so, schools find out how they can improve their schools. During this evaluation, every teacher had to do their own evaluation. Twenty members of the NCA came to do their own evaluation of our school. Our evaluation was coordinated and orga- nized by Ms. Shanahan. Student Council held its annual banquet on May 14 at 6:30 p.m. The banquet was held in the school cafeteria and sponsored by Mr. Tong. All student council members and their par- ents were invited to at- tend. Mr. McGee, as well as some members, gave a speech. Mr. McGee’s speech concerned the school year and how good our school is. Some members of stu- dent council gave a speech about what they accomplished during the year. Ms. Margolin, a biol- ogy teacher and spon- sor of student council, received a plaque to commemorate her years here at trail. The Student Council banquet was an enjoy- able evening. Outstanding Seniors Matt Arteaga Carmela Buggemi Liz Canali Blayne Carroll Gina Folta Matt Arteaga was chosen as an out- standing senior be- cause of his achieve- ments in both aca- demic and sport ac- tivities. Matt took advanced classes throughout high school and had a grade point average of 3.7, making him an outstanding aca- demic senior for the 1985 school year. Matt was also on the swim team for four years. He has re- ceived scholarships and awards, helping him to get into the University of Illi- nois. Matt was awarded the Illinois State Scholars, a Na- tional Merit award, a Hispanic Merit award, and an Aca- demic and Fitness award which he is most proud of. Carmela was cho- sen not only as an outstanding senior, but was also one of the three valedictori- ans of the class of 1985. She was also inducted into the National Honor So- ciety in her junior year. Carmela enjoys marketing and went to Bradley College on a Deans Merit Scholarship and an Illinois State Schol- arship Commission. 212 OUTSTANDING SENIORS Liz graduated the 1985 school year as Salutorian with a grade point average of 3.975. She was very active in both academics and sports. Liz was a member of math- letes, Student Coun- cil, the Foreign Lan- guage Club, band, cross Country, soft- ball, basketball, track, and the Letter Club. She was in- ducted into the Na- tional Honor Society as a junior and was listed in Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents, Outstanding Names and Faces, the National Sports Hall of Fame, and the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion. Blayne also gradu- ated as one of the valedictorians of the class of 1985. He ex- celled both in aca- demics and athletics. In his junior and sen- ior years he was named Editor-in- Chief of the B.T. Ex- press, captain of his football and baseball teams, and was in- ducted into the Na- tional Honor Society his junior year. Blayne went to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado, and ma- jored in aeronautical engineering and mathematics, he dreamed of working at NASA or NORAD. Gina never thought she would be where she was when she graduated in 1985 as one of the three valedictorians, having maintained a 4.0 grade point aver- age throughout her four years at Trail. She was also induct- ed into the National Honor Society as a junior, was active in Student Council, and was named to Who’s Who Among Ameri- can High School Stu- dents. She entered Illinois Wesley Col- lege on an academic scholarship, plan- ning to study pre- med and someday open her own prac- tice. Gina’s most memorable moment at Trail was being on Prom Court and eventually Prom Queen. The ten Outstanding Seniors for the class of 1985 were chosen by Bloom Trail’s newspa- per, the Express. In choosing the Outstand- ing Seniors, three quali- ties were considered. These were the stu- dent’s involvement in activities, his or her academic abilities, and the recognition they re- ceived. Activity involvement consisted of sports and clubs the students had participated in. Their academic abilities were judged by the class ranks and grade point averages the students held, and also the diffi- culty of the classes they had taken. The recogni- tion part of the qualifi- cations had to do with awards and scholar- ships the Outstanding Seniors received. They all were truly outstanding and en- hanced our school spirit and pride by being so. . L - t V Kathy Freeman Michael Scharland Teresa Sheridan Rufus Taylor Sarah Tucker Kathy was chosen as an outstanding senior for her awards, her extra- curricular activities, and her maintenance of a 3.9024 grade point average. She was inducted into the National Honor Society as a junior, and was also in the Student Council, Foreign Language Club, and band. Kathy planned to at- tend the University of Illinois majoring in ceramic engineer- ing on a scholarship for the University of Illinois and the Inde- pendent Scholarship Award from Pitney Bowes. Mike was chosen as an Outstanding senior because of his grade point average of 3.702, and his par- ticipation in track, Cross Country, and mathletes. He planned to attend Renselar Polytech- nic Institute in Troy, New York, where his major was in com- puter engineering. He chose that field because there were more job opportuni- ties. Mike’s favorite teachers were Mrs. Robertson and Mr. Lodge. Teresa was chosen as an outstanding senior because of both her academic and athletic skills. She was ranked fifth in her class with a grade point average of 3.92. She was also inducted into the National Honor So- ciety as a junior. Te- resa participated in Student Council for three years, math- letes, the Foreign Language Club, Key Club, and was on the prom and post prom committees her ju- nior year. Her sports activities included winning an MVP award in tennis, which she played for four years, and three years in softball. Rufus kept a grade point average of 3.6707 for most of his high school years. He was chosen as an out- standing senior for his academic skills as well as his extra- curricular activities. He was accepted into the Letter Club be- cause of his leader- ship qualities. Rufus received a full schol- arship to Northwes- tern University. There he planned to become a Certified Public Accountant. Sarah didn’t think she’d do as well in high school as she did. She graduated in the top percent of her class with a grade point average of 3.9048 and was in- ducted into the Na- tional Honor Society her junior year, and she was listed in Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Sarah also partici- pated in many ac- tivities. She was in Student Council for two years, was a news editor in jour- nalism, and a mem- ber of Quill and Scroll. On top of that, she held down a full time job. Sarah enjoys helping peo- ple, and so planned to attend Blooming- ton and study pre- med. OUTSTANDING SENIORS 213 Class Of 1 — Carmela Buggemi .. 1 — Blayne Carroll ..... 1 — Felix Cristello ... 1 — Lori Luther ..... 1 — Gina Folta ......... 4 — Liz Canali ....... 1 — David Sanders . . . 4 — Sarah Ravesloot . 5 — Sarah Tucker ..... 6 — Kathy Freeman 5 — Scott Neilsen... 6 — Joseph Blackstone 7 — Teresa Sheridan ... 8 — Susan Hoffman..... 7— Rita Liazuk....... 8 — Thomas Sheridan 9 — Michelle Ferry 10 — Winona Braun 9 — Gregory Lunceford 10 — Selene Jones.... Class Of ’86 4.0000 4.0000 . . . .4.0000 . . . .4.0000 .4.0000 .3.9778 . . . .4.0000 . . . .3.8769 . .3.8958 . .3.8889 ...3.7714 ... .3.7692 . .3.8800 . .3.8667 ... .3.7647 ...3.7368 . .3.8625 . .3.8056 3.7353 3.7059 214 TOP TEN Top Ten Class Of ’ 1 — Maria Acena................4.0000 1 — David Betz.................4.0000 1 — Gerald Jurek ..............4.0000 4 — James Calabrese ...........3.9545 5 — Kimberly Calabrese........3.9091 6 — Christy Merkner ..........3.8462 6 — Michelle Sova ............3.8462 8 — Eric Walker ..............3.7000 9 — Michael Poe ..........3.6957 10 — Giuseppe Buggemi ......3.6364 10 — Kimberly Hodor........3.6364 10 — Bryan Proper .........3.6364 Class Of ’88 1 — Steven Fezler ............4.0000 1 — Amy Sato .................4.0000 3 — Michelle Pohrte ..........3.9167 3 — Joanne Vinck .............3.9167 5 — Dallasandra Baker ........3.9000 5 — Brian Lavelle ............3.9000 7 — Jill Carpenter............3.8333 7 — Angela Harper ............3.8333 7 — Tammy Marcinko..........3.7333 10 — David Barich............3.8000 10 — Tracey Johnson..........3.8000 10 — Nicole Thorek...........3.8000 TOP TEN 215 NHS Makes Their Welcome Known In May of 1985, a ceremony was present- ed in the E.E. Neu- bauer Auditorium to in- duct the 49 new mem- bers into the Bloom Trail Chapter of the National Honor Soci- ety. Teresa Sheridan, president of the Na- tional Honor Society, was the hostess of the event. The ceremony was coordinated by spon- sors Connie Payne and Lucille Shanahan. Principal William D. McGee was the hon- ored speaker who spoke of “Education and Civ- ic Conciousness” to the guests. Dr. Richard Carra- bine, Superintendent of District 206, and Jerry Lauritsen, newly ap- pointed principal of Bloom Trail, were also present. Both spoke wishes of congratula- tions to the new, as well as the old, members of NHS. Four areas were touched upon through words by Blayne Car- roll, Vice-President of NHS; Elizabeth Canali, Secretary; Barbara Montgomery and Mark Emeroll. These suc- cinct speeches con- cerned the areas of Scholarship, Leader- ship, Service, and Char- acter, which are the four qualifications a student must obtain and retain to become a member of the Nation- al Honor Society. During the ceremo- ny, new members were given their pins and certificates of member- ship to the NHS and chanted the NHS pledge. To be inducted into the National Honor So- ciety, a student must have a grade point average of 3.6 for five semesters as a junior or a 3.2 grade point aver- age for seven semesters as a senior. To be in- ducted into NHS is an honor and privilege that will long be re- membered by all. (FRONT ROW) Teresa Sheridan, President; Blayne Car- roll. Vice-President; Liz Canali. Secretary; Barb Montgom- ery, Karen Bailey. Julie Beuster. Carmela Buggemi, Dale Demro. Hortense Douglas. Gina Folta. (SECOND ROW) Kathy Freeman, Sandra Harms, Heidi Heil, Sue Hoffman. Borka Kalanj, Lisa Ogibovic, Carol Pacula, Lori Pickens, Monica Selent, Tina Symoniak (THIRD ROW) Joe Black- stone. Judy Brown. Michelle Chaffee, Ken Clinton. Phil Cristello, Kathy Fink. Selene Jones, Mark Emroll, Sarah Tucker, Laura VVilkening. Pam Williams (FOURTH ROW) Rita Liazuk, Gregory Lunceford, Lori Luther, Ted Mach, Scott Nielsen. Sarah Ravesloot, Dave Sanders, Tom Sheridan, Matt Arteaga, Kathy Baker. Karen Benson (FIFTH ROW) Tom Blount. Winona Braun. Jillann Briggs, Jenny Cook, Kayko Davis. Michelle Ferry, Rick Goluska, Terry Grant, Shelley Hawes, Lois House (SIXTH ROW) Curtis Jones. Shari Lott, Wendy McCabe, Sheila McFarland. Ed McGrady, Tim Odom. Gerald Pyke. Amar Rajpurkar. Mandv Risley, Mike Scharland, Tammy Schreiber, Fred Bierderstadt (SEVENTH ROW) Lisa Szabo. Rufus Taylor. Rob Vasquez, Amy Whittle, Ed Yni- guez, Scott Zimmer 216 RIGHT) Dr. Richard Carrabine congratulated .Judy Brown for her academic achievements. (ABOVE) Blayne Carroll waited eagerly for the perfect opportuni- ty to blow out the candles. Danny Zinzer and Brian Lavelle stated their oral presentation to the judges. Sci-Fair Eleven Make It To State Kathy Freeman, the Outstanding Senior sci- ence student at Bloom Trail, received the Bausch and Lomb Sci- ence award at the local Science Fair on March 7. The Science Fair was held in Bloom Trail’s cafeteria. There were approximately 200 pro- jects that were dis- played. The students worked on their pro- jects during and after school for several months. They prepared reports, displays, and results. The judges lis- tened to oral presenta- tions and evaluated each project to decide the winners. A total of 54 projects from Trail were chosen for regional competi- tion, which was held at the Chicago Circle Campus on March 23. Eleven of those projects went to compete at state level at the Uni- versity of Illinois in Champaign Urbana on May 10 and 11. Of the eleven projects repre- senting Bloom Trail many received awards. Michelle Pohrte and Donna Wright received an outstanding. Chris- tine Culver and Veroni- ca Potter, Fred Keiper and Charles Conner, Raquel Vervlied and Jenny Hudson received first place awards. Heather Adair and Dawn Winemiller, Julie Fugiel and Chris Bou- los, and Jodi Boudreau received second place awards. We would like to congratulate them on a job well done. These are the type of results that have been developing a good repu- tation for Bloom Trail at the state level. Mrs. Lange asked Billie Jo Harder and Tammy Marcinko questions pertaining to their experiment. Karl Maxwell prepared his project while waiting for the judges to arrive. (BELOW) Sylvia Alverado leaves the audience in awe as she sings her solo. (CENTER) The band fills the auditorium with the wonderful sounds of music with Mr. Boulington's help. Concerts “Once More With Feeling On May 16, Bloom Trail was filled with the sounds of beautiful music. The participants of this event were from the various chorus and band classes. In preparation for the concert, there were long hours of hard work. Many students stayed after school for rehearsals. Ms. Winnie, the choral director, and Mr. Boulington, the band director, spent many hours working with the students for the gala event. On the night of the show there were vocal solos done by Sylvia Al- verado, and Stacy Brown. There were also wonderful selections played by the band. The choraliers really put on a show with their spectacular sing- ing and dancing ability. It was a night to re- member for all of those involved in its success. 220 CONCERTS (BELOW) Kim Scribner and Sharon Shipp look really excited” while practicing their parts in class. (BELOW’ LEFT) All goes well for John Hall in rehearsal, while Lisa Ogibovic accompanies him. (BELOW’ RIGHT) Ms. W’innie expertly carries the choir through the song with a smile. (RIGHT) Mrs. Willis, the director, gives constructive criticism to the actors. 222 SPRING ACTIVITIES Spring Play On the nights of May 17th and 18th, Bloom Trail’s auditorium was the scene of a series of murders. Little Rhoda Penmark, (Desiree Kendra), killed various members of her family. Why? Because she wanted everything run her way. Emily Willis directed the 1985 spring play “Bad Seed”. She com- mented, “The cast and crew have been won- derful. Everyone was very cooperative, and it was an experience to see how well they worked together to make the play success- ful”. One of the many backstage involvements was the tech crew. Fred Anderson, technical di- rector, was the “man in charge”, so to speak. He had the responsibility of making sure the stage was properly lit including spotlights on characters at the proper times. Also, micro- phones had to be set at the proper places to en- sure sound throughout the auditorium. Another was the make-up crew headed by Mrs. Willis. The ma- jority of the characters in this production had to look aged. In order to achieve this, the make- up crew had to apply layers of “Old-age Stip- ple” to the actors’ faces. One layer would be ap- plied to the face and then dried with a blow drier. This process would create a wrinkled The Bad Seed effect. Shadows were also applied to make the face seem sunken and old. But, the main action took place on stage. Rhoda Penmark was played by Desiree Ken- dra, Michelle Kendra played her mother, and Tony Pellerito was the father. The neighbors were played by, Stacy Brown, and Jim McGrady. The show was a suc- cess, and everyone is to be complimented. SPRING ACTIVITIES 223 (BELOW) Diane Harris. Assistant Principal of our Alternative school, presents Mae Creach. (TOP RIGHT) Dr. Carrabine tells Mr. McGee the do’s and don'ts of getting old. (LOWER LEFT) Mr. Conley prepares to announce the next speaker to retire. (LOWER RIGHT) As the night wears on. Mrs. Durian accepts her appreciation award. 224 TEACHER RETIREMENT Good Bye On June 1,1985, Dis- trict 206 held a banquet for the retiring staff of Bloom Trail and Bloom High School. The ban- quet was held at the Holiday Inn in Matte- son. The evening started out with cocktails fol- lowed by a delicious ca- tered meal. After fin- ishing the savory meal the awards were given out. Dr. Richard M. Carrabine was the Mas- tor of Ceremony. Among those receiv- ing awards from Bloom Trail were Della Dur- ian, a long time mem- ber of the maintenance crew, who helped to keep Bloom Trail a clean and outstanding school. Mae Creach, a counselor in this dis- trict for fourteen years was honored at the ban- quet. We owe alot of gratitude to Ms. Creach for her personal guid- ance. Ruth Andersen was the english para- professional for twelve years in this district. Without Mrs. Ander- sen’s help, many stu- dents would still be struggling through rough homework. And finally, William D. McGee principal of Bloom Trail for five years. Mr. McGee made Bloom Trail what it is today. He made us be- lieve in our school. And Teacher Retirement what he said meant alot to us. Thanks to Mr. McGee for taking this school of two colors and making it into a school of one united group. After the retirement party Dee Dunn an- nounced her retirement after thirty years of dedicated work. She also taught G.E.D. courses at night and sponsored many activi- ties. With the departing of this group comes the up bringing of other skilled teachers and para-professionals to help us. The kind of people that could mean as much to us as the old. The new are silver and the old are gold. (ABOVE) Ruth Andersen and Nancy Esposito chit, chat about the old times around school. (ABOVE) Mr. Conley andDr. Carrabine say good-bye to Mr. McGee by presenting him with an award. TEACHER RETIREMENT 225 226 MUSICAL Karen McGradv and Chris Sewell, who plays Tackaberry. dance to the song Coffee Break, sung by the choir. Michelle Kendra, as Hedy Larue, makes her first appearance on stage as a secretary. Stacy Brown, who plays Smitty, sings to Jim. Bud Frump, a solo during the song Coffee Break. Musical How to Succeed In Business Without Real- ly Trying was chosen to be Bloom Trail’s Spring Musical for 1985. The Musical was di- rected by Mr. R. Rapp, an English and Drama teacher here at Trail. Auditions for the musical were held Jan- uary 16th and 17th after school in the cho- rus room. The lead cast met ev- ery day after school and the other actors, twice a week. The week before the opening of the show, all of the actors stayed after school, sometimes until 7 P.M. or later, working and preparing for the “Big Night”. The Musical was per- formed March 28 through the 30th in the E.E. Neubaur Audito- rium. As a whole, the Musi- cal ran approximately 3 hours. People chosen to par- ticipate in the Spring Musical were, Robert Martinez, as J. Pier- pont Finch; Gerald Pyke, as Gatch; John Brennen, as Jenkins; David Griffin, as Wally Womper; and Rodney Parker, as Johnson. Also, Chris Sewell, as How To Succeed In Business Tackaberry; Desiree Kendra, as Ms. Peter- son, Phillip Myers, as J.B. Biggley; Carol Re- gan, as Rosemary; Joe Chapleau, as Bratt; Stacy Brown, as Smitty; Jim McGrady, as Bud Frump; and Lisa Ogibovic, as Ms. Jones. Also James Mclnstry, as Mr. Twimble; Michelle Kendra, as Hedy LaRue; Christie Merkner and Melody Yates were Scrubwo- men; Julie Beuster, as Ms. Krumholz; John Hall, as Tonybee; Ken Peterson, as Ovington; and Tony Pellerito, as the T.V. announcer. Mrs. Winnie, the chorus director, fol- lowed the choir through their songs as- sisted by Aggie Di’A- tola, their choreo- grapher and Mr. Rapp, the Director. The chorus brought much of the musical alive with their singing and dancing. How To Succeed In Business was a musical about just what it says, “Succeeding” and that’s exactly what it did. MUSICAL 227 B ZER count rV. fjigk Cr 1 228 BLAZER JAMBOREE Charlene Smith and Tim Odom avoided the crowd by spending their time in jail. Basketball stars must keep up their strength with popcorn! Gina Folta, Teresa Sheridan. Ron Canali, Barb Montgomery, and Lisa Ogibovic worked the refreshment stand at the Jamboree. Jamboree The Blazers Went Country The Blazers added a little country to their day on Sunday, May 5, from noon to 5:00 p.m., at the annual Blazer Country Jamboree, which was held in the new William D. McGee Fieldhouse. Many of the Blazers and members of the community got into the pioneer spirit by com- ing out in their cowboy hats and boots. The western theme was even carried out in the booths set up by Trail’s clubs to raise money. They had ever- ything and anything, from an old fashioned flea market with crafts made by people in the community to refresh- ments, food, and post- ers. There was even an old fashioned western jail. People could have their friends locked up for a small fee. First a warrant for that per- son’s arrest was issued then the prisoners were dragged off to jail. Their sentences wer- en’t for very long, in fact, some jailbirds got out early for good be- havior. There were also square dancers to en- hance the country spir- it by doing dances in their old time costumes for everyone. The Blazettes also performed their rou- tines for the audience. Bands consisting of students at Trail were yet another attraction. They entertained their guests in the gym. It was a fun way to spend the day, and ev- eryone had a great time. Sean Colligan. from the group Slayer, stunned the audi- ence with his guitar solo. BLAZER JAMBOREE 229 (RIGHT At the .Senior’s Pancake Break- fast Willie Hair and Rob Vasquez were ad- vertising “Heavy Metal”. (FAR RIGHT) After these students were served pancakes they helped themselves to doughnuts. (BOTTOM RIGHT) At the picnic the girls made “Monkey Piles”. • ¥tt f HreaKiast Senior Week And picnic The Senior Week was held the week of May 6th. During this week, different activities were held each day. Second hour Mon- day, was the Pancake breakfast. Doughnuts and milk were served along with the pan- cakes. The picnic was held on Tuesday 4-8 periods, and included ham, chicken, and deli-de- lights. “Sixteen Candles” was shown on Wednes- day 9th hour. Thurs- day, 4-8 hour, was a party for the Seniors in their individual lunch hour, which was held in the commons. Then on Friday it was Senior Night at Great America. Friday night the bus left from Bloom Trail at 7:00 pm and arrived there at 8:00 pm. The Seniors split up into their own groups and explored the amusement park. Senior year is sup- posed to be the “GREATEST” and “MOST MEMORA- BLE” time in a per- son’s life. Many seniors will look back on these memories and laugh and cry. Most of all they will all be looking forward to their fu- tures. 230 SENIOR WEEK (LEFT) As you can see footballs aren’t the only things that are around the goalpost. (TOP RIGHT) What’s better than a good breakfast to get you started? (MIDDLE RIGHT) At the Senior picnic Christine and Joe would not part for anything. SENIOR WEEK 231 Prom 85’ Sara Cassidy Prom Queen The Preview Prom Assembly was held in the E.E. Neubauer Auditorium by the Ju- nior class. The Juniors and Seniors who at- tended were enter- tained by Bloom Trail singers and a preview of the 1985 Prom dresses and tuxedoes, modeled by Bloom Trail stu- dents. The theme “After All” was announced, and the nominees for the 1985 Prom court were introduced. The 1985 Prom was held on Friday, May 31, 1985. This was the for- mal event of Bloom Trail’s 1984-85 school year, Prom began at 7:00 p.m., at the Villa de Bruno in Lynwood, 111. Students arrived in shiny, polished cars and they felt as if they were celebrities. As they entered they re- ceived their “memora- bles.” At 8:00 p.m. dinner was served and dinner consisted of chicken, mostacholli, mashed potatoes, corn, and chocolate mouse for dessert. When the students heard the sound of the music, there was noth- ing but empty tables left, as everybody head- ed for the dance floor. For three hours the Vil- la de Bruno rocked! The evening was highlighted by the se- lection of the 1985 Prom Queen. The Prom court consisted of Radi- ant Bridges, Sara Cas- sidy, Angela Contreras, Charlotte James, Mick- ey Jordan, and Cindy Lockwood. The 1985 Prom Queen was ... Sara Cassidy! Like the story of Cinderalla, Prom of- ficially ended at mid- night. The Post Prom began at 1:00 a.m. and enter- tainment was hosted by Joseph Naurracy. At 2:00 a.m., the breakfast buffet was served. After this break everybody got right back up and went straight for the dance floor again. Post Prom ended at 4:00 a.m. All the Prince Charmings and their Cinderalla’s headed for the Dunes or Great America. It was a night that will never be for- gotten. (Above) — Mark Mayes and Ca- mille Grassano modeled their for- mal wear. (Above Right) Looking like Cinderalla Sara Cassidy and her Prince Charming Jody McCarty showed off their storybook formals. (Right) These couples entertained the juniors and seniors during the assembly by singing a song. 232 PROM 85’ This handsome couple modeled their beautiful formals. Karen Wright received her memorable. PROM 85’ 233 Another handsome couple arrived at Villa de Bruno in their chairot. (Left) The 1985 Prom Queen Sara Cassidy was crowned by Gina Folta, last years Prom Queen. (Upper Right) “Dancing the Night Away” (Above) There were nothing but smiling faces as they anticipated an all night party of fun. w i; (Top Left) As Sara rejoiced about her being the 1985 Prom Queen she wasted no time in calling her parents to tell them the good news. (Top Right) In the wee hours of the morning Diana just couldn’t keep her eyes open. (Middle Right) Many of us enjoyed the air under the fomantic stars, as we took a break between Prom and Post Prom. (Above) The 1985 Prom Court. jL i Jk V PROM 85’ 235 Tina Symoniak is receiving an award for excellence in women’s physical fitness from Mr. Hussman. Principal Bill McGee presents the Illinois State Scholar Award. Liz Canali receives recognition from a marine. Matt Artega receives the National Hispanic Scholar Award from Mr. Lauritsen. Rufus Taylor receives the Marvin Hu- man Relations Award from Dr. Carri- bine. After the awards a reception was held in the library. The Merit Recognition Scholar Award is given to Blayne Carroll, Carmela Buggemi. and Gina Folta. Senior Awards A chie vem en ts The Senior Awards Assembly took place on May 30, 1985, in the E.E. N'eubauer Audito- rium at 8:30 A.M., to honor seniors who have accomplished outstand- ing achievements. A large number of seniors were awarded certificates, ribbons, plaques, and even con- tributions in academics and or athletics. Senior Class President Gina Folta made a few com- ments, and then the awards were given. Seven awards were given from the Occupa- tional Educational Di- vision. The Remedial Educational Division gave two awards. There were twenty- three scholarships awards which amount- ed to thousands of dol- lars. Five P.E. awards were given. There were three athletic awards which included a schol- arship and most valu- able female and male awards. There were five awards given in the Communication Divi- sion. In the Art Depart- ment four awards were given. Achievement in So- cial Studies, Gifted His- tory, and Best Overall Senior awards were giv- en from the Social Studies Department. The Math-Science Division gave eight awards. Math alone gave five awards; the science department gave three. Members of the Sen- ior Class were given special awards for Vale- dictorian and Out- standing Seniors. Additional awards were given for the Blood Service Life and Local scholarship. All together, ninety- five Seniors received individual recognition. 237 (TOP) Valedictorians give their speeches. (RIGHT) Mr. McGee, with his wife and guests, is honored at his last graduation before retiring. (ABOVE) Julie Beuster, Kris Kiefer, and Diane Ahrens sing with the choir. 238 GRADUATION (TOP LEFT) Terry Shields looks on as others recieve their diplomas. (TOP RIGHT) Gina Folta. Dianne Ah- rens. and Amy Whittle have mixed emotions about graduation. (MIDDLE LEFT) Holley Eldred and John give each other a ‘best wishes’ hug. (MIDDLE RIGHT) Jim McGrady shows how he feels about gradu- ation. j m • Lsiass uraduation Eighty-Five Graduation? A time for all to say good-bye to the past and say hel- lo to a bright, new fu- ture. A future filled with excitement, sur- prises, and adventures. The 1985 graduation of Bloom Trail High School was a joyous oc- casion filled with laughter and tears. For many, saying good-bye to old teachers and friends was a difficult task. But once that di- ploma, that feeling of accomplishment, was in their hands, nothing could make them hap- pier. Many had the tire- some task of deciding which college or univer- sity to attend. But, all worries were put aside for this special night. As many parents sat in the filled bleachers of the fieldhouse, they eagery awaited to hear their son’s or daugh- ter’s name called. They all had the feeling of pride in themselves for paving the way for their child’s education. (ABOVE RIGHT) Janon Pierson and Betty Glover prepare for the magic moment. (LEFT) Brenda Lambert and dad share a moment of memories. GRADUATION 239 Fare well Blazers Happy Tenth Anniversary Blazers!!! The Trail Blazer year- book has been filled with memo- ries of the good times and the bad times of every student who had graduated as a “Blazer”. This year the Class of ’86 had the special honor of having a very unique book as their own; the Tenth Special Edition. As editor, my staff and I set a goal to make the Trail Blazer the very best yearbook in the south suburban area. As the Yearbook Editor I can honestly say we achieved that goal. As we, the seniors, went through our four years of high school, we experienced many changes. These changes have characterized our lives. The yearbook is the diary of the many memories of these precious four years. As we meet old friends we often say, “Remember when . .. ?”. The Trail Blazer captures these “Remember whens .. . ?”, in thousands of pic- tures and stories for us to look back and keep on remembering. These pictures show the joy, laughter, and excitement of our high school years; and some- times, even tears if we had any pride. These special moments will live with us forever and are never forgotten. I have not considered gradu- ation night to be the end, but just the beginning that will open up new doors to the outside world waiting for our new generation. We can look back to that very first day as freshmen, when we walked the giant halls of Bloom Trail. And how could we forget “10’s”! To my fellow seniors, let us not forget Bloom Trail as we say goodbye and move on in the world, but take the memories to guide us. The Trail Blazer will help us keep the memories and help every incoming “Blazer” to carry on the Alma Mater we are the time we asked a senior where so proudly leaving behind. This room 315 was, and he told us, “on Special Tenth Anniversary Edi- tion, we take with us, the Class of the third floor”? We can remember sitting on Friday night in -20° weather with three coats on, cheering our foot- ball team to victoryr We look back to Homecoming, Turna- bout, and Prom. Our yearbook staff will re- member those Saturdays work- ing on a deadline from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. We always looked forward to receiving our school newspa- pers twice a month. We cannot forget the many sports, clubs, and organizations Bloom Trail provided for us. We always looked forward to our many pep assemblies where it al- ways seemed the seniors won the “Spirit Stick” for cheering the loudest. This is the pride of Bloom Trail. The Class of ’86 will always re- member that they were the “TENTH”, — a very special number because “Blazers” are to carry out the memories traditions of all “Trail Blaz- . As graduation night ap- proaches we look back at those times you shared with us, Bloom Trail, and we can certainly say we’ll miss you. Farewell and good luck! Editor-in-cl ) hundred copies of the 1985- izerwere printed by Jostens Publish- oy located in Clarksville, Tennessee. Mr. Bob Henning was our field representative for Jostens. The book was printed on eighty pound Enamel paper. There were forty-eight pages of color. The typeface used was mainly Century Schoolbook, although others were chosen for variety and spe- cial effects. Photographs were taken by Root Photogra- phers of Chicago and by members of the yearbook staff. Donald Deakin, Advisor; Lori Luther, Editor; and the students of the Trail Blazer Yearbook Staff wish to thank the publishers, photogra- phers, advertisers, and the Bloom Trail High School Administration and staff for their help and support. 240 FAREWELL