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

Text from Pages 1 - 264 of the 1987 volume:

CONTENTS OPENING............... 1 Theme. Looking Good Together, dedication to Dr. Carra- bine, Student Life: academics, fall sports, fall play, Ot Thee I Sing, fall concert: Homecoming Week: pep as- semblies, Wacky Olympics, Powder Puff, Hawaiian day. football game, half-time parade, Homecoming Dance SPORTS .....................17 Women's Sports Mini-Mag: Blazettes, Cheerleading, Basketball, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Swimming, Ten- nis, Volleyball; Men’s Sports Mini-Mag: Basketball. Cross Country, Football, Golf, tudo, Swimming, Wres- tling: and the World of Sports STAFF........................49 School Board Members, Superintendent; Dr. Carrabine, Principal; Gerald Lauritsen, Division Coordinators, Teachers, Deans, Counselors, Nurses, Secretaries, Para- Professionals. Cafeteria Workers, Maintenance Men, and of course, the students ACADEMICS ... 65 Freshmen.............................65 Sophomores...........................81 Juniors..............................97 Senior Portraits................... 113 Senior Biographies and Superlatives.129 FEATURES ... 145 Holiday Activities: Halloween: pumpkin decorating, cos- tumes: Christmas: hall decorations, visits with Santa; Valentine's Day: giving flowers; Turnabout: assembly, dance, king; Cope, Child Development graduation, world disasters, fads, fashions, music, movies CLUBS..................161 Student Council. CWT, DECA. FHA. FTA, General Auto, Hero, OEA, VICA, Performing Arts: Bands, Choirs; Drama, Tech Crew. Flags, Gospel Choir, Journalism: Literary Magazine. Newspaper. Yearbook: Special Interest Clubs: Foreign Language. Mathletes. Outdoor Adventure SUPPLEMENT . 193 Spring sports, banquets, Activities: Regional Basketball Victory, Cabin Fever Volleyball, Booster Bowl, Art Show. Lilt-a-thon, Rest Assured. Top Ten, NHS, Quill Scroll, The Express, Retirement, Fiddler. Prom, Senior Week, Graduation, Farewell ADVERTISEMENTS AUTOGRAPHS 241 TABLE OF The Blazers treat the path, as the blaze lights the way. Drum Major. Mike Delaney, gives a salute to the crowd. The crowd jumps to their feet as the Blazers score the winning touchdown 2 In the 1986-87 Trail Blazer, the year- book staff captured memories which last a lifetime. The fans were looking good together when they cheered the Blazers on to victory, from the stands of confetti-filled air. We were looking good together when we re- plied to the cheerleaders Give me a B! The guys on the field were looking good together when they struggled together Ito make the winning touch- down, when they dribbled down the court, or when they worked together to score every point. They were look- ing good together in volleyball, swim- ming, tennis, and all other sports. They all were looking good together when they were dressed in their blue and gold uniforms. At the Homecoming Parade, every- one wos looking good together on their Hawaiian floats. The Seniors were looking good together when they won the trophy at the Wacky Olympics and when they won all three trophies at the parade. The Homecoming Court was looking good together at the dance when they anxiously awaited the announcement of the Queen. The Marching Band was looking good to- gether on the field during halftime, all dressed in their band uniforms. The drama students were looking good together strutting their stuff on stage. The choir was looking good to- gether singing their hearts out. They all were looking good together when they gave their best performances. During the year, the school got in- volved in many holiday activities. On Halloween, there was more participa- tion than ever before. Students in Hu- manities classes dressed as literary characters such as Mark Twain and his familtar characters: Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. There were many other liter- ary characters such as: Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and even the Cowardly Lion. And how can we for- get the winning combination of Sylves- ter and Tweetie Bird. Throughout the year we worked to- gether, we played together, we cheered together, we sang together, we studied together, we talked to- gether, we ate together, we laughed together, and we lived together for eight hours, (or more), each day: but always, in everything we did we were looking good together. As we look through the pages of the 1986-87 Trail Blazer, we can remember the good times and the bad times, the happy times and the sad times, and certainly all the glad times we were Looking Good Together. — Jill Brennan This year it is our privilege to dedi- cate the 1986-87 Trail Blazer Yearbook to Dr. Richard C. Carrabine who is the superintendent of the Bloom Township High School District 206. During his 18 years as superinten- dent, Dr. Carrabine has achieved many major accomplishments. These accomplishments included: improved student and community relations, the building of a second four-year high school, introduction of resource cen- ters, the creation of division coordina- tor positions, and the institution of Madeline Hunter techniques. One of Dr. Carrabine's highest priori- ties and accomplishments as a new superintendent was to bring about im- proved student and community rela- tions. He worked with parents, teach- ers, students, and many other members of the community to bring about racial unity and student peace. Soon after he became superinten- dent, the district was forced to go on split-shifts due to large student enroll- ments and badly over-crowded class- rooms. Through the leadership and guidance of Dr. Carrabine, the Frosh- Soph Division, out on the “Farm , was expanded into a new four-year high school after extensive additions and remodeling of the old buildings were completed. The result was an end to split-shifts and a near doubling of stu- dent participation in student activities with two high school programs in band, chorus, drama, journalism, sports, clubs, and numerous work education programs. With the opening of the new high school. Dr. Carrabine also introduced the concept of resource centers to both high schools in the district. These new resource centers provided oppor- tunities for students to receive extra help and private tutoring from certified teachers in specific subject areas, whether it was extra-credit, makeup, or remedial work. In an effort to make the educational system operate more efficiently and economically. Dr. Carrabine eliminat- ed the department chairman system and created a system of division coordinators. In order to improve the quality of teaching and the total educational program, a series of in-service classes for teachers were offered. One of these was the Madeline Hunter pro- gram which was designed to help teachers to improve their skills and be- come more effective teachers. Dr. Carrabine has also been a very active leader in an impressive list of both community and service organiza- tions, including: 'Pres. — Speed Governing Board Pres. — Asso. of Suburban Conferences ‘Pres. — Advisory Bd. of Salvation Army 'Pres. — Chg. Hts. Chamber of Commerce 'Pres. — Jones Community Center 'Pres. — Chicago Heights Kiwanis Club 'Pres. — Cook County School Adm. Assn. 'Pres. — Mid-American Assn. Sch. Sup. 'Chm. — South Cook County Division 'Chm. — South Suburban Unit 'Bd. of Dir. — Chg. Hts. Kiwanis Club 'Bd. of Dir. — Work Educ. Council 'Bd. of Dir. — Prairie Federal Savings 'Phi Delta Kappa 'Illinois Association School Adm. 'Ethics and Welfare Committee 'IASA State Committee 'American Cancer Society 'Illinois Voc. Educ. Review Com. 'Private Industry Council (PIC) As a result of his outstanding efforts and leadership. Dr. Carrabine has also received many awards and recogni- tions, one of the most significant was the Congressional Medal of Merit presented to him by U.S. Congressman George O'Brien. Other awards and honors Included: 'Presidential Citation for Outstand- ing Service 'Employer of the Year 'Friend of Education 'Administrator of the Year Born on March 29,1932, in Gary, Indi- ana, Dr. Carrabine's distinguished ca- reer began when he was a student at Emerson High School in Gary, Indiana. He received his B.S. degree at Indiana University in Bloomington, with majors in mathematics and science; an M.A. degree at Ball State University in Mun- de, Indiana, with a major in education- al administration; and his Ed.D. at Indi- ana University in secondary education. His previous work experiences in- clude teaching at Central High School in Muncie, Indiana, in 1956-56; and from 1956-69, he served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal at Tol- leston High School in Gary, Indiana. In 1969, he was selected to serve as su- perintendent of Bloom Township High School District 206. He and his wife Dolores had seven children; and it is interesting to note that all of them graduated from Bloom and received their diplomas from their father. They also all went on to gradu- ate from college. Even with all of his accomplishments to date. Dr. Carrabine has several more goals for the future. One is to have as much personal contact with students and their activities as possi- ble. Another is to continue maintaining good cooperative relationships with each of the bargaining units so that there will never be another strike to disrupt the educational processes. Last, but not least, he plans to contin- ue working towards the passage of a successful Building Fund Referendum, in order to assure that the district is finan- cially stable for many years to come and guarantee the students a contin- ued, sound educational program, Through his example as superinten- dent of Bloom Township High School District 206 for the past 18 years, he has blazed a trail of excellence and honor for the rest of us to follow. In light of all of his accomplishments, it can certainly be said that Dr. Richard C. Carrabine is a real Trail Blazer'1 — Dallas Baker 3 No matter what type of person you chose to be in high school, whether you were conservative or conversa- tional, your life was filled with daily activities. One of the most common activities was the sugar fit . This epidemic was spreading around all Bloom Trail stu- dents, and everyone caught it. As stu- dents realized that the sweet taste of candy was hard to resist, they antici- pated the candy store opening every- day, to fulfill their uncontrollable needs. Cravings grew higher, money grew shorter, and teeth formed tartar. But who cared? It was a part of growing up, so we did it. Then, something almost all students loved to do, was talk to their friends during the passing periods. Whether before school started, or sometime in between, students built relationships with their sweethearts, or just simply had a few laughs with their buddies. Going to lunch was not only some- thing we had to do, but it was also something we wanted to do. After running a mile in the gym, and answer- ing a bundle of questions, we were ready to eat a cow. Although the caf- eteria food was not the best that mon- ey could buy, it seemed to please all of us to eat it everyday. Along with just eating during the lunch period came the benefits of conversing with old friends and meeting new ones. All of us listened out for either Mr. Sell, Mr. Roux, or Mr. McGuire to press the dismissal horn that would allow us to leave for our next class. Dressing up on certain days was not done daily, but came to think of it, it was definitely an activity. Some went a little overboard with their costumes, while others didn't bother to dress up at all. Those who did, on Halloween portrayed witches, brides, gypsies, an- imals, pumpkins, and a few dressed up as David Lee Roth. Besides dressing up on Halloween, students entered the pumpkin contest to keep the spirit of Halloween alive. There were some very unique ideas, and some students devoted a lot of their time to make their piece the win- ning pumpkin. It was certain that daily activities would always be a part of our daily lives, no matter who we were or what we did. It would be impossible to try to name every activity that we partici- pated in as a whole, but just listing a few should have brought a smile to everyone's tace. A good example of a daily activity is shown above, as these boys converse before school starts. Scott Stokes fearfully awaits the serve of his teammate. Jim Calabrese Karl Maxwell Top, ‘ I daught I saw a putty cat! I daught I saw a putty cat! I did! I did! I did!” Denise Chaffee is attacked by Linda Sedwick as they portray Sylvester and Tweetie from television Above, Did you forget to take off your facial cream?” is probably what you’d tell Latrease Thigpen and a few of her friends as they pose for this picture taken on Halloween Day Junior Monica Moran, keeps busy as she sells candy to students in the candy store. Candy Lisa Stefano. David Betz, and Maria Acena pose in their cos- can only be bought before school, so kids make sure they stack enough for the entire day. tumes from the Wizard of Oz. Center left, Jin Carpenter and Tammy Kinsey are two of the many early-rising Blazers who arrive at school at an early hour They don't look too excited about entering the school. Bottom left, students show how much more excited they are about leaving the school than they are about entering it. The sooner I get home, the better!” is most Hcety what they're thinking as they leave Student Life 5 Mr. Wintergreen cmd Mary Turner look at each other as they say their wedding vows. Mary Turner can make com muffins! says Matt Martinez as he jumps in the air. Mr. Wintergreen looks good with the contestants from the beauty contest. The French Ambassador is astonished that the president would not keep his promise to marry Miss Diana Devereoux. Mary Turner waves to the crowd while Mr. Wintergreen tries to ask her to marry him. Student Life 6 The fall play Of Thee I Sing was di- rected by Mr. Rick Rapp. The play was originally done on Broadway as a musi- cal. To make a variety Mr. Rapp changed the play to a comedy. He also, instead of singing used rapping. To add a new twist to the play, Mr. Rapp added slide shows which could be seen on both sides of the auditorium. Of Thee I Sing was about Mr. Winter- green, played by John Brennan who was running for president of the United States. The campaign committee de- cided that the only way for Mr. Winter- green to become president was for him to fall in love. The committee de- cided that for him to fall in love, they must hold a beauty contest and the lucky winner would become his wife. Meanwhile the finalists were back- stage for final questioning pertaining to the contest. During this time Mr. Win- tergreen met Miss Mary Turner, played by Patty Lewter, and fell in love with her. Miss Mary Turner was Mr. Winter- green's secretary. The finalists came back on the stage for the judges to announce the winner, but before they did, Mr. Wintergreen announced that Miss Mary Turner and he were going to get married. The judges mouths dropped open and they told him that he could not marry Miss Turner, but the winner Miss Diana Devereaux. Mr. Win- tergreen and Mary Turner were mar- ried and nine months later Mary gave birth to twins. _ Tracy McCarty Mr. and Mrs. Wintergreen look good together as they hold their new bom twins. Diana Devereaux cries over the loss of Mr. Wintergreen Alexander Throttlebottem; Vice- president candidate, has a hassle getting to the convention. The nerds take a tour of the White House. 7 LLliULlilfitliWtliLrLlVLL To these players. pushing, stomping, and tack- with patience and ease. Robert Lucente uses his ling is what this Homecoming game is all about, concentration and skill to get a satisfying par. Where's the bal? asked Sheila Wooden during practice. The cheerleading squads are Looking Good Together while they perform at a pep assembly. Some of us were DOers and some of us were Watchers. At Bloom Trail, everyone had the opportunity to be a DOer. As we came back from school at the end of the summer, there were many opportunities for fall sports. There were fall sports for both men and women. The fall sports for men consisted of football, golf, and cross country, while the sports for women were cheerleading, tennis, swim- ming, cross country and volleyball. From the lowly freshmen, to the exalted seniors, and the in- bet weeners , there was at least one sport for everyone. Many students were afraid to try out for a sport because they thought they weren't good enough to make the team. However, coaches said that there were al- ways vacancies that were left un- filled every year. Instead of watching number 7 throw a pass or number 16 beat the record in cross country. Instead of watching your friend get 2 under par in his golf match or spiking the ball over the net in volleyball, you could have gotten involved. Or maybe you did? So why not join your favorite team and be a DOer. — Kim Keogh — Sharon Nykaza is determined to finish the race first by filling the cup with water. Heather Adair and Michelle Phorte are trying t best to get John Allegro to the next Lets Go Hawoiiar! These Hawaiian Trail students are taking time out from class to show their Hawaian Homecoming Spirit. The Powderpuff Hike! Together the Seniors are playing hard, concentrating on giving the Juniors a run for their money to win the Powderpuff game. Chris Zollner shows his expertise on riding a big wheel Alright Juniors, keep it up!” These boys are cheering for the Junior Powderpuff football team. Homecoming 10 LLLtiilhz Homecoming Week was one of the best weeks of school. Many events took place during this week. There were pep assemblies. Wacky Olym- pics, and the Powderpuff football game. Did these events go great to- gether or what? Pep assemblies showed previews of the Wacky Olympics, boosted our spir- its for the Homecoming football game and the parade. Pep assemblies brought crowds and friends together to participate in the Homecoming events. Also, there were contests be- tween each class in the variety of events. Remember getting wacky? The Olympics had a variety of events. The Wacky Olympics consisted of the groom carry, orange pass, pie eating contest, baby bottle drinking contest (with grapefruit juice), the big wheel race, spirit contest, spoon, cup, and water race, and the tug-a-war contest. Finally, the Powderpuff football game. The powderpuff football team consisted of girl football players. There were juniors working together as one team and seniors working together as the other team. Also, there were guy cheerleaders. Was this fun or what? — Biliie Jo Harder During the pep assembly, the Seniors (left) are struggling together and the Sophomores (right) are struggling together to become the winners of the Wacky Olympics. The Seniors win! The 1986 Homecoming Court (from left to right): Samantha Sanders. Carrie Poppo. Sharon Nykaza. Betty Ward, Michelle Lopez, and Andrea Hargreaves, (Seniors); Mary Ann Nathan, (Juniors); Tammy Folta. (Sophomore); and Angie Carter. (Freshman) Homecoming 11 Right, The cheerleaders display their school spirit by making a banner. Middle Right, Student council member. Dave Me Grady catches the wave Bottom Lett, Mike Manning and Dave McGrady get close to the fire to feel the heat! Below, Kristen Lee is queen of the Hawaiian Luau as her fellow classmates carry her. Let's Go Hawaiian, was the them© for the 1986 Homecoming Week and dance. The highlights of homecoming were the bonfire, parade, and, of course, the football game. Although we lost we still held our heads high and looked forward to the dance. The bonfire was held on October 9, which sure was a good night for it because it sure was cold! It may not have lasted long but it was worth it. Everyone ei- ther kept warm by the fire or found someone to keep warm with. The pa- rade was the highlight of the game. Since the theme was Lets go Hawai- ian , everyone who participated with the parade all went Hawaiian style with grass skirts, printed shorts, and skirts. The floats were full of color and a special touch was added from all of the classes. The seniors won all three events this year, which included: best theme, most creative and originality. As the night progressed and it was getting colder and later, the football team was trying their best to win. We lost; but at least we played a good game. Homecoming for every school should have been a memorable time which should never be forgotten. — Michelle Lopez Above, The cheerleading float goes gungho! Left, An active crowd displays their spirit at the bonfire 13 Below, These freshmen finally catch the spirit. Middle Left, Seniors: Sharon Nykaza, Charlene Smith, Vai Cameo, and Donna McCallon dance on their 1st place float. RIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL Bottom, George Winsted shows his friends how to Get Down”. Below. Homecoming Court (L to R) Tommy Folto. Mary Nathan. Andrea Hargreaves. Michelle Lopez. Betty Ward. Sharon Nykaza, Carrie Poppo. Samantha Sanders. Angie Carter Betty Ward, along with escort. Wayne Burnett, are looking good to. gether during their dance after she was crowned Homecoming Queen The Bloom Trail Student Council pre- sented the annual Homecoming Dance on October 11, 1986. Home- coming has been a dance which is held at the beginning of the school year to welcome all the students back for another exciting year. The theme for the dance was, Let's Go Hawai- ian . This was one of the best themes we have ever had. The theme was so universal, that many people went stag or with a group of their friends. Many were paired up with someone by the end of the evening. The dance was held in the cafeteria. It started at about 7:30 p.m., and lasted until 11:30 p.m. A pair of leis was given to each couple as they arrived at the dance. Homecoming 14 The entertainment for the evening was the All Night News Boys”. They played many popular tunes, ranging from pop to slow music. Students helped themselves to the fruit and punch layed out in Hawaiian style. Pic- tures were taken all evening by the Life Touch photographers. The back- ground setting was a very elaborate Hawaiian sunset with palm trees. At 10:00 it was time to announce the Homecoming Queen. Judy Brown gave her crown up to Betty Ward Homecoming Queen 86-87. — Tracie Kowalski Right. Nicole Richardson and Jay Jurek share a special moment. Below, Anyone for a little punch?”, says Chrisi Heldt and Wendi Steurbaut Below, The AH Night News boys perform a song at the dance. Above, These people are enjoying the Hawaiian Feast. Lett, Look out John Travolta, here comes Kelly Wagner. Middle Left, Sheila Davis and Jenny Peters get into the swing William Norwood. Sean Wood. John Pfieffer. and Chanel Sherman ore Looking Good Together. Looking o' ir PIRIT LEADER Kickin’ it Live! Front row, Down Winemillef. Tonya Wine- miller Second row, Michelle Sova. Valerie Richord, Laurie Jensen; Back row, Nicole Thorek. Cassandra Rush. Keisha Webster. Ka- ren McGrody. Trocy Townsend. Natalie Rich- ard. Becky Wiliams. Above, Varsity cheerleader. Dawn Wine- miler. seems to be realy excited about cheering for the Blazers Cheerleadina 18 Right, The varsity squad entertains the crowd at the half, with a cheer and mount Below, Junior varsity skill at its finest. Below center, Varsity spirit in action. Front row, Cindi Scholfield. Kelly Broadhead. Ana Back row, Kim Cloeman. Charlotte Bridges. Angela Acena; Second row, Kim GazziHo. Michelle Pelock. Hurley U.S.C.A. CAMPS 'ALL AMERICAN 1st Place Grand National Plague 1st Place AI' Around Cheer Division Natione QuaWymg Group and Duo Stunt Routine 2nd Place Top Ten individual 7th Place Top Ten Individual 9th Place Top Ten Individual Far left, Varsity winners of U.S.C.A. Top Ten Individuals: Tonya WinemHIer. Valerie Richard, and Natalie Richard. CONFIDENCE + SPIRIT = SUCCESS While the majority of Bloom Trail's student body was sleeping the summer away, the varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders were hard at work practicing. Three to four days a week, from 8 to 11 a.m., the girls were seen at school prac- ticing stunts, jumps, cheers, and dance routines. They were preparing for their up- coming competition at cheerleading camp, at Ol- ive-Harvey College spon- sored by U.S.C.A. At camp, the squads learned new cheers, stunts, and received professional assistance in perfecting their own material. They also en- tered the Grand National Plaque Competition in three areas, cheer round, group stunts, and duo stunts. The squad placed first in all four cheer rounds, they received ribbons for their special group and duo stunt rou- tines. and won first place all- around. They also captured first place in the Grand Na- tional Plaque area. All of these awards qualified them for National Competition held in August of 1986 in East Lanscing, Michigan. In addi- tion to such outstanding achievements, three girls were recognized as Top Ten Individuals. Of 100 cheerleaders at the camp, Tonya Winemiller and Nat- alie Richard placed in the top ten. and Valerie Richard placed second over all the top ten winners. These awards qualified them for the Miss Teenage Cheer- leader competition also to be held at Grand Nationals. The junior varsity squad attented the same camp and entered the Grand Na- tional Plaque Competition. The girls received first and second place ribbons, and other honors. They too quali- fied for National Competi- tion. With confidence, skill, and dedication, the girls achieved their set goals and met success. — Valerie Richard 19 Boys Cross Country — Front row, Rodger Ebert, Terry Ebert. Craig Jahnke Back row, Charlie Napiwocki. Coach Stephens. Dan Pohrte. Terry Ebert and Ricky Cotto plan their strategy STRENGTH + SPEED = 1st PLACE 20 If everyone comes back and trains hard we ought to be pretty good for the next season and several individ- uals should have a shot at qualifying for the state meet! commented Coach Stephens ' This past season Coach Stephens' goal was to de- velop everyone to his or her potential. To do this every- one has to receive the proper conditioning prior to starting the season. Junior, Craig Jahnke, im- proved the most. He ran his best race at 15:45 for 3.0 miles. Freshman, Tracy Grut- zius was most improved with her best time being at 13:04 for 2.0 miles. The Most Valuable Run- ner title went to Tracy Grutzius, who had qualified for Sectionals. The title for the boys went to freshman, Rodger Ebert. Injuries placed a dark cloud over the team. With Kristen Lee, the 1 returning letter winner and Dallas Bak- er were both hurt, and it really kept them from devel- oping to their full potential, commented Coach Stephens. It was really hard on the team with Kris running 2 and Dallas out of competi- tion, Coach Stephens said. Even with all the problems of the past season. Coach Stephens looked on the bright side of things by set- ting his goals for the next year. For the girls, he hoped to have all the girls back and increase the number of girls out for the team to IQ- 12. He also hoped to have the team qualify for section- als. For the boys, his plans were much the same. He hoped to have all the boys back and have the team qualify for sectionals. He also hoped to have individuals on both the girls and boys team to qualify for state. — Dallas Baker ROSS COUNTR On the field. Above toft. Terry Ebert stretches to avoid injuries. Top, Tracy Grutzius and Tracy Pruett finish strong Above, Ayopo Erinkitola ends 2 miles with a smile Left, Montreal Williams takes his sweats off as he waits with anticipation for the gun to sound. Cross Country 21 LAZER FOOTBAL Invades the field. Dion Wiley waits as he gets a block for Eugene Walker. First row, Coach Mecozzi. Coach Stewart. Robert Norwood. Randy Baker. Bruce Corse. Dion Wiley. Ryan Mayton, Steve Fezler, Eugene Walker. Michael Worthman Second row, Coach Williams. Scott Vevers. Jim Sylvester. John Reynolds. Mike Poe. Fred Keplmer. Dale Salters. Brian Wiley. Jim Michaels. Ron Canali. Wiliam Norwood. Coach Motta, Coach Da- miam Third row, Johnny Scott, Dan Bish. Joe Schim- mel. Jerome MitcheH. David Nelson. Sean Woods, Brian Anderson. Jerry Brooks, Chanel Sherman. Chris Zollner Fourth row, Coach Banks. Coach Turner. Dave Meeker. Brian Greenwood, an Duddigan. Dar- ron Gray. Ralph Donaldson. Troy Billingsley. Mike Rauhut. Randy Norcutt. Eric Walker. Tim Sanders, Mike Kaminski, Coach Ray. Coach Cole. Football 22 These players seem concerned, while watching the game. First row, Ryan Kurgan. Roderick Buckner. James Stenger. Daniel Piper. Tomaro Hudson. Second row, George Hoff. Lance Wright. Thomas Wheeler. Ed Roe. Scott Heistad. -. Daryl Bridges. Third row, Jim Eder. Craig Wright. Willie Goodwin, Mike Hoff. Todd Kulacz. -. Ken Urinik, Tony Robinson. Coach Banks. Fourth row, Coach Stewart. Steve Gute- kunst. Glen Farmer. Keith Jennings. Lanier Holt, Dan Draves. Cordell Drake, Darnell Brown. MlltoMf First row, Tommye Houston. Bill Wears. Jerry Ruff. Sherlen Drake. Chris Marnell. Maurice Ward. Keith Brooks. Bill Copp. Charesse Hudson Second row, Rafael Whitlock. Corey Shumpert. Ryan Baxton. Matt Potter. Anthony Mendez. Deon Bennett. Ken Shepard. Avery Ivery. Mike Carpenter. Mike Walker, Kurt Williamson. James Galvan Third row, Walter Boreman, Steve Gergely. Davd Bernard. Tony Brooks. Richard Elza. Eric Singleton. Robert Johnston. Lazarick Whitlock. Stephen Henley. Greg Ladaiski. Mark Goodwin Fourth row, Coach Williams. George Bennett. Noel Woods. Billy Lumdson. Fletch- er Davis. Brian Grayeda. Paul Eger. James Fink. Coa- ch Cole FOOTBALL B.T OPP 30 Oak Forest 24 22 H.F 28 12 Lew Walace 34 20 Thornton 40 0 Thornwood 24 12 Eisenhower 27 8 Bloom 26 18 Joliet Central W t 63 8 Thomridge F 27 Running + Passing = TOUCHDOWN This past years football season was far from suc- cessful as a team. Coach Mecozzi stated, The sea- son was a disappointment for the players, staff, and fans. He also said, The team was special because they put up with a great deal of adversity, yet they never quit. One reason they lacked wins was due to the lack of participation in the sport. Most of our opponents have between fifty to sev- enty varsity players we had thirty. stated Coach Mecozzi. He also said, We have many young men here who would make fine foot- ball players, but for one ex- use or another, they sell themselves short and do not get involved. A bright spot in the past season was Johnny Scott. He caught 50 passes for 909 yards while being double or triple covered. In addition he set a new state record for kick-off yardage. Coach Mecozzi said Johnny's suc- cess was due to his great spirit and to the teammates who threw him the ball, and blocked for him. Next years team should be better. Coach Mecozzi said We expect to be competitive next year. Our team will be young, but they should be hungry for suc- cess. Coach Mecozzi said. We will have nine seniors, twenty-four juniors, and up to six sophomores who will be called up to the varsity. — Lewis Ruphard Football 23 John Davis shows us how to concentrate and putt the ball. DRIVE + PUTT = SCORE Golf The golfers this year were challenging and very deter- mined. There were two tied games on the sophomore level one against Andrew and one against Bloom. Bloom Trail won six and lost six overall. The average score was 194.7 for Bloom Trail and 200.8 for their opponent. They took fourth place out of seven at the S.IC.A. EAST, their score was 395. At the Rich South Invitational they were fifteenth out of twenty-three, their score was 406. The four leading scores for F-S were: John Daivs .......46.1 Rodney Lopez......49.5 Steve Herr........50.8 Wes Schuch........51.4 In conference the low in- dividuals was Frank Taffora with an 87. In Regionals Rob- ert Lucente and Todd Paul- sen had the individual low with a 9.6. The Most Valu- able Golfer was Robert Lu- cente. The top average for varsity was also Robert Lu- cente with a 45.4, and close behind him was Todd Paul- sen with a 46.1. The rest of the team was was Frank Taffora with a 48.2, Tony Gonzalez with a 48.2, Rich Kurczewski, with a 50.1. The varsity overall score was six wins and six loses. The aver- age score for Bloom Trail varsity team was 185.2 their opponents 179.0. At Rich East they took eighteenth out of thirty-one. At Confer- ence they took fourth out of seven with a score of 391. The season was fun. We lost most of our matches by only one point. We should have won those, but all in all we think we did good. We were expecting to do bet- ter. — John Davis We were much more competitive then last year. We had a good Frosh-Soph. squad and I am looking for- ward to a great season next year. — Mr. Croarkin The Frosh-Soph. team was a great team. We did better at Longwood than away. John Davis, Rodney Lopez, and Steve Herr Led the way most of the season. I feel that next year will be a better season. —Mark TierI —Sheila Davis 24 Blazer gol Tees off. •ack row, Mr. Croarkin, James Culver. Nick Pezzuto. Rusty Worner. Todd Paulsen. Frank Taffora. Robert Lucente. Mr. Whelier Front row, Tim Willett. Jose Cantu. Rodney Lopez. John Davis. Rich Kurczewski. William Schuch LAZER JUD Hits the mat. Front row, Alan Czajka. Jake Marszalek. John Chrissy Ricondo, Bobbi Schissler, Mike Delaney. Oposnow Row 2 Glen Hodson. Joe Jasinski. Tim Derrick Speights. Ernest Trul. Drew Wickham — Rogge. Eugene Dawson, Willie Miller. John Sponsor Coach Czajka Back row, Tom Ewing, Mont Annis. Eugene Dawson prepares to flip his opponent John Oposnow PRACTICE + EFFORT = SUCCESS Judo has been more than a sport or a club. It has been an art. Through very few students realize it. Judo had its advantages. Such things as competition, awards and even self-confidence were earned. Judo did have its good and bad side. For in- stance, no experience was needed to join, and prac- tices were only held two days a week, every Tues- day Thursday. On the oth- er hand, it took time, hard practicing, knowledge, character, a good attitude, and potential. Some of the members, along with Mr. Wickham practiced at the YMCA. They went there to increase their skill level and to keep them ready for competition. During competition. Judo club competed in the Prairie State Games. H.S. Nationals and the IHSA which required 40 schools for competition. One thing Mr. Wickham would liked to have had was more girls. He quoted that girls are self-conscience that they have to practice with guys, and they have fewer people to play with. But all in all. Judo Club was something that you would have to experience for yourself, after all, it may have been rewarding. —Mina Alguire 27 Far right, Karri Lu- kasik takes a break from swimming to time her team- mates. Front row, Roxanne Marciniak Schimpf (Coach). Back row, Kelli (Captain), Tina Tidd, Dawn Lee. Bish, Deannine Rocha, Kari Ann Han- Marianne Andrews, Wendy Booth, sen, Lisa Tidd, Karie Edwards. Becky Dawn Schultz. Karri Lukasik, Patty Schrage FRIENDS + CONFIDENCE = SUCCESS 28 The Bloom Trail Women's Swim Team won their first meet, in ten years, this sea- son against Marian Catholic High School. The swim team defeated Marian by a score of 78-71 Bloom Trail took first palce in five races. First place swimmers were: Dawn Lee in both the 200 yard and the 500 yard free- style, Roxanne Marciniak in the 50 yard freestyle, Becky Schrage in the 100 yard freestyle, and the team of: Roxanne Marciniak, Vicki Granata, Dawn Lee, and Karri Lukasik in the 400 yard freestyle relay. This year the swim team had a new coach. Miss Pat- ty Schimpf, a math teacher at Bloom Trail, she seemed to have what it took to push the team on to victory. The swimmers all seemed to have something nice to say about her. They claimed, Miss schimpf was a great coach and with her confi- dence, everyone achieved a goal.” Miss Schimpf was a great coach and, with her help, the swim team won their first meet ever. Roxanne Marciniak, cap- tain of the swim team, re- ceived the award for Most Valuable Swimmer this sea- son. She received first place in the 40 yard freestyle aga- ginst Thornton, Marian, and Eisenhower. Along with Karri Lukasik, Dawn Lee, and Vicki Granata, Roxanne took first place in the 400 yard free- style relay against Marian and Eisenhower. When asked how she felt about this year, Roxanne said, This year was so much better than last year because we improved so much. Our scores against other teams weren't embarassing like before.” Dawn Lee received the award for Most Improved Swimmer. She took first place in the 400 yard free- style against Marian. Through the year. Dawn Lee dropped her time in the 500 yard freestyle by a minute. When asked about this she said, It was hard work. I could never have done it without Miss Schimpf.” The swimmers have high hopes for next year. There was a lot of young blood on the team this year. Many of the swimmers were first year swimmers and lacked expe- rience. Their goal for next year? According to Miss Schimpf,”... to win a few more meets and to have a varsity and junior varsity level.” — Teresa Gesiakowski OMENS SWIMMIN Makes a splash. Above, Karie Edwards and Tina Tidd prove that there's more than just hard work on the swim team. Lett, Miss Schimpt and tormer coach. Mr. Loven. compare notes at a swim meet. Women's Swimming 29 LAZER TENNI Loves all Varsity: Front row, Amy Sato. Sheila Wooden, Back row, Jenni- fer Wids. Coach Kwilosz, Mary Ryan. Not pictured. Gail Turner. Junior Varsity: Front row, Tracy Newsome. Jamie Hitchenson. Rohda Zavala. Raeshawn Taylor. Middle row, Lisa Tucker. Dee Westmoreland. Coleen Chapleau. Tami Tackett. Back row, Coach Neiken. Mary Ryan. Dia Gage. Melissa Lott. Shannon Woods Not pictured: Michelle White Tennis 30 Jennifer Wills swings through with With a look of determination. Tarm Tockett ©os© attempts to retun a shot with her backhand. Above, Coach Kwilosz instructs beggmer. Tracy Newsome on improving her forearm. I got it! I got it! soys Sheila Wooden Dia Gage, is concentrating on every movement of her swing. Dia was awarded most improved on the J.V. team Shannon Woods has no problem returning the ball. Can Colleen Chapleau return the ball without spilling her slice? Tennis B.T OPP. O Crete Monee 5 i Thornton 4 0 Thornwood 5 0 Marion 5 1 Eisenhower 4 0 Bloom 5 0 Joliet Central 5 0 Thornridge 5 0 Homewood Flossmoor 5 GAME + SET = MATCH As the season began, only five experienced players re- turned. Three of which were only on their second year of playing. Also, many ener- gertic Freshmen and a few Sophomores came out. The lack of experience led to few victories, but the team worked hard, And we had some fun doing it! says freshman, Colleen Cha- pleau. Jennifer Willis, Senior, feels The girls tried and worked hard for a better team. It looks like a continuing effort proved to make our team competitive in the years to come. Tennis has been pretty much a one on one sport, but the team worked close together and cheered each other on as well as trying to take their position. In the long run, the season was not all disap- pointing. Many friendships were established and many players accomplished per- sonal victories, like finally hit- ting that ball, perfecting that serve, or winning a few games. At the end of the season Jennifer Willis received the award for most outstanding and Gail Turner for most im- proved varsity players. On the J.V. team, sophomore, Dia Gage was most im- proved and, freshman, Rhonda Zavala was most outstanding. Rhonda along with Mary Ryan were draft- ed to the varsity team on several occasions, for lack of varsity players. If the team sticks togeth- er and continues to work hard their is a positive tur- ture. Hey team their is hope. — Mary Ryan Tennis 31 Fresh mn: Front row, Dianna Edwards. Dawn Adams. Jennifer Zeman, Sophomore: Front row, Janeen Sandoval. Kim Sarek. Devorah Wade. Sonja McFarland Brenda Mitchel Back row, Coach Lighten. Michelle Manning. Lora Tucker. Tracy Schultz. Anne Boyle Back row, Coach Lighten. Renae Reichart. Jill Durham. Sheic Bobbi Schissler. Coach Stec Not pictured, Volanda Alcantar Davis. Karen DeBattista. Michelle Rains. Coach Skowronski SET + SPIKE = POINT Volleyball wasn't an easy sport. The long hours of hard work finally paid off. It wasn't whether we won or lost, it was how we played the game. Teamwork was an essential part of volley- ball. Six people working to- gether as a team enabled us to work hard and com- pete against teams with a higher level of skill than ours. The Bloom Trail varsity vol- leyball team collected an average season record this year of 12-11 The team was led by Michelle Phorte, an all-conference, defensive player, Lisa McCormick, an excellent spiker and defen- sive player, and Michelle Christofanelli, and excellent setter. Even though it wasn't an outstanding season, confi- dence and ability ran high on the Blazer volleyball team. The varsity team was loosing an outstanding vol- leyball player Michelle Chris- tofanelli, who was the only senior on the team, but with eleven players returning and many talented upcom- ing sophomores the varsity team showed much promise for next season. What looked easy from the stands didn't feel natural on the court. Positive atti- tudes, high spirits, and ex- haused bodies returned to practice every day to sharpen the edge. Practice was sometimes torturous. but the thrill of a victop pulled our Blazer tean through. The long strenuous seasa was over and the volleyba shoes were tossed to tht back of the closet for an other summer break. We fd a litte bit relieved, but wf were filled with just a littk more pride. — Laura McGrat Volleyball 32 i ll j o U Blazer volleybal Bump, Set, Crush Front Row, Rene Christofanell. Michelle Christofanell. Michelle Pohte, Donna Wright. Monica Moran. Back Row, Coach Lighten. Mor- lena Contreras, Shelly Night. Lisa McCormick, Heather Adair. Minta BrascNer, Laura McGrath. Coach Joe Skowronski. it 2 Hincrest 0 2 Rich East 0 1 HF 2 2 BP Crete Monee 0 2 Thornton 0 0 Joliet West 2 0 Rain Field 2 2 Kankakee 0 0 '■j Ihornwood 2 2 Elsenhower 0 2 Timothy Christian 0 2 Montero 0 1 lllona Christian 2 2 Bloom 0 1 Joliet Central 2 0 Thornridge 2 0 HF 2 2 Thornton 0 0 Thom wood 2 2 Eisenhower 0 2 Bloom 1 0 Thornridge 2 0 TE South 2 Top, Heather Adair is in the set position ready and waiting for the ball. Loft, Lisa McCormick forms a wall to block her a opponents' play. Volleyball -------J3 LAZER BASKTETBAL Storms The Court James Banks reaches for an attempt for a basket, while a Bloom player tries to keep him from scoring. Joe Buggemi shoots it up. while the others watch as it makes its way to the basket. Basketball 34 Front Row, Tim Sanders. Mgr; Dan Cuddigan. Mgr Second Row, Kevin Green. Mike Richardson, John Scott. Keith Shannon. Brian Lavelle. James Graham Back Row, Bob Frick. Asst Coach; Terry Conway. Mgr.; Ernest Greenwood. Larry Drake. Joe Buggemi. Abdul Muhammed. James Banks. Mgr . Jerome Mitchell. Julius Baldridge. Asst. Coach, Gary Meyer. Head Coach. Front Row, Coach Baldridge. Armour Reeves. Eu- Rack Row, Chris Vevers. Darnell Brown. Troy Dilard, gene Wilis. Jason Rauner. John Davis. Coach Hardy. Keith Smith. Ernie Lewis. Rubin Wilfcams. Barry Brown. Joe Buggerm grabs the lose bal. and makes a heads up play. Front Row, David Bryant. Greg Ladalski. Jimmy Neal. Billy Hall Second Row, Mgr Stephanie Graves. Frank Brown. Mgr Bobbie Schissler, Keith Bradley. Mgr Lora Tucker. Richard Easton. Back Row, Coach Williams. Deon Bennett. Dan Pohrte. William Ben- nett. Jerry Raila, Eric Singleton. Michael Nelson. An- thony Young. Robert Benson. Henry Anderson. James Cross. Donavious Hurd. Stacey Portis. Lazar- ick Whitlock. Victor Easton. Coach Wraggs Mens Basketball B.T. Opps. 72 T.F. South 34 80 lliana 40 59 1 . North 51 45 61 64 Marian 58 49 Thornton 64 74 Rich East 55 45 V HF. 56 70 Thornwood 60 61 Joliet Central 49 72 Lincoln Way 31 91 Thornwood 57 56 Rich East 54 BASKETS + TEAMWORK = WINS basketball at Bloom Trail has always been high point during the year. The past year was no exception. There was plenty of action for the fans, from the Thanksgiving Championship to the Big Dipper Tourna- ment, and throughout the season. This was a good season for basketball. There were, however, dis- appointments during the beginning of the season. The team suffered an em- barassing loss to H.F., which was considered one of the poorest efforts in the past three years. The team lost ground in their conference early, and took themselves out of the race for the con- ference title. Some of the high points of the season was the team winning the Thanksgiving Tournament for the third year in a row. and placing third in the Big Dipper Tour- nament. John Scott, Joe Buggemi, James Banks, and Abdul Mu- hammed made the All-Tour- nament team, while playing in the Thanksgiving Tourna- ment. Towards the end of the season, the team was play- ing championship basket- ball. Coach Meyer stated We played very well the last ten games. The team scored points, and played good defense while adding up victories. Throughout the year there has been excitement to full- fill the fans satisfaction. The team finished with an overall good season. Coach Meyer said, The team was very successful in terms of wins and losses. Even though early losses kept the team from the conference cham- pionship the players and coaches put for their best effort and hardest work to make a good season a reality. — Lewis Ruphard Basketball 35 s ✓ ■ N. Girl's Basketball BT OPP. 57 Eisenhower 22 55 Crete Monee 48 42 Bloom 4 22 Thorton 34 59 Bloom 53 40 Rich East 45 55 Crete Monee 50 36 Thorton 43 39 Joilet Central 50 29 Thornridge 43 Junior Varsity — Front Row, D. sen. E. Glass. B Beach, A. Hender- Thigpen, D. Riley, M. Gambino. S. son, N. Dismukes, T. Tackett. Coach Hall, V Goings. W. Jackson. T. Mu- Wheeler. Varisty — Front Row, April Sanders. Rack Row, Kim EHis. Gail Turner. La Donna Shava Bell. Sonja McFarland, Shannon Goodson. Lisa McCormick, Anthony Ken- Woods. Renea Pozzi. Yolanda Cleveland. nedy. Coach. hum. M. Vance. Rack Row, K. Han- BASKETS + DEFENSE = VICTORY 36 The girls basketball team went through a long confer- ence season. The team played inexperienced, be- ing they only had one grad- uating senior. I really thought that coming into this season we could chal- lenge every team in our conference and possibly defend our championship from a year ago. Discipline problems and the inexperi- ence from some of the young players sent this years team from promising to re- build. Junior forward, Kim El- lis, led the team in scoring and rebounding while soph- omore, Lisa McCorick, came off and played like the sec- ond year varsity player that she is. This team really im- proved towards the end of the year and with only one senior graduating, next year looks promising. — Mr. Kennedy. The Varsity players quote We started off slow but to- wards the mid-season we started to get into the groove, we're a young team, but once we get it together we can be awe- some! Hoop Squad. Freshman Tammy Tackett says I enjoy being on the team. We haven't exactly won many games but were getting better. When I first came on the team I expect- ed to play forward, but be- ing that I'm the shortest per- son I guess I'll have to settle for a guard. So I'm just learn- ing the position and making progress thanks to Mr. Wheeler. He's a great coa- ch and a fun person too. Re- gardless of wins or losses this season was a lot of fun. Mr. Kennedy only had a few words to say about bas- ketball. Challenging, inter- esting. and enjoyable! in one game Bloom Trail's Kim Ellis poured in 28 points to lead the Blazers past the Warriors 56-50. In the game against Thorn- wood, Kim Ellis scored 23 points and grabbed 20 re- bounds as the Blazers upset the T-Birds 56-53. In the S.I.C.A. East conference opener Kim Ellis scored 17 points, but it wasn't enough as the Blazers dropped to Thornton 43-36. Against Rich East the freshmen beat them 33-24. Betty Beach scored 14 points. Betty Beach also led BT with 9 points against Crete. The team was determined and some of the hard work paid off. — Sheila Davis Blazer basketbal Through the hoop. LAZER GYMNAST Balance on top. Varsity, Front Row, Denis© Galminas. kiyya Abdullah. Marlena Contreras. Mar- Anne Sova. Andrea Hargreaves. Back lene Yenik, Coach Mach. Julie Johnson. Row, Rita Vallone. Coach Pounder. Zak- Frosh Soph, Front Row, Tracy Pruett. Mi- chelle Puchalski, Angel Winsted, Heather Ryan. Tracy Grutzius Back Row, Coach Pounder. Melita Warren. Holly Lopez, Ca mille Sanders. Sheila Magnusen, Cindy Hin ton, Suzanne Lemke. Coach Mach. Above, Anne Sova does a superior move on the uneven bars in competition. Below, Jufie Johnson does high flying leap on the balance beam. Gymnastics T8 Zokkiyya Abdullah is the center of attention' as she does her handspring Andrea Hargreaves demonstrates some “slight'' ftexfaiity on the balance vault to perfection beam GRACE + STRENGTH = GYMNAST The 1986-87 gymnastics team Had a better season than expected, comment- ed Coach Mach. They started off slow, but finally got it together ' They had an excellent re- cord of 11-4, placing first in the Bloom Invite for the fifth consecutive year. In conference, the varsity team placed fourth and the sophomores placed sec- ond. On an individual basis for the all-around totals. An- drea Hargreaves placed fourth, and Denise Hazel- wood placed fourth on the sophomore level. Andrea Hargreaves was one of the only two seniors. She had an exceptionally good season. She trained hard after school and worked out at different gyms. She made it through regionals and competed in the sectionals meet. This year was my best year. I had many goals. One being to make it to state competi- tion. I made it through re- gionals and then onto my last meet, sectionals. As I fin- sihed in my last routine. I had tears in my eyes for I knew it would be the last. I will miss you all, and remember, there is nothing beyond the reach of determination. Said Andrea Hargreaves After they saw this years competition, the gymnasts knew what they had to work for the upcoming sea- son. They figured out what they needed to improve and work on, so they had planned to do so. Now after a hard seasons work, they all put together one concluding statement saying how they felt. We all want to thank Mr. Mach and Mr. Pounder for all the sup- port. dedication, and help they gave us throughout the season. We're all looking forward to next season to be a winning one. — Denise Hazelwood Gymnastics --------39 Varsity, Front Row: Patty Schimpf, Coach; Dav© McGrady. Captain; Paul Jamrock. Karri Lukasik. Manager. Pat O'Brein. Dawn Schultz. Manager. Ter- ry Ebert. Mark Wilson. Captain, lack Row: Mike Manning. Jerry Corbin. Jeff Lukasik, Craig Janke, Greg Johnson. Acting camera shy, Shawn Finnigin prepares for Ns meet. J.V., Front Row; Dawn Schultz, Manager, John Scott. Karri Lukasik. Monager. Second Row; Adam Easton. Pat Humphrey, Rob McLaughlin, Rich Robey. Tom Camillerie, Greg Johnson. Patty Schimpf, Coach Back Row; Glennell Montgomery. Charlie Napiwocki, Rich Marino. Joe Washington. Scott McCarty, Ryan Jamrock. Wayne Wilder takes a deep breath as he thinks, only one more lap! Bruce Crose is diving with perfection. SWIMMERS - WATER = ZERO The guys swim team may have splashed into the sea- son, but they wound up on dry land. Our team had a rough year, the usual prob- lems such as lack of experi- ence, a small turnout and the biggy, a dry pool! This year was Coach Schimpf's first year at Trail teaching and coaching. She had experience teaching at Lan Oaks pool and she was a camp swim director. The team treated her as one of the guys and felt she was a very good coach. Coach Schimpf had a lot of enthusi- asm. Starting off the season with much spirit a few of the guys shaved their heads and some got mohawks about two minutes before the first meet. While the pool had water the team didn't win a meet, but after a weeks strenuous workout of running and swimming on dry land (with scooters) the team cap- tured two victories against TF North and TF South and the sophomore team won three meets, Thats Bloom Trail for ya!” Three more weeks of dry land proved nothing though, but thats the breaks. The team took it well and the spirit stayed up. The guys had a good time working and having fun to- gether. One spirit booster,” a couple of the guys said,” was getting our well de- served new sweats after ten years!” Another highlight of the dry season, Was taking last at conference, ha, ha, Dave said, joking around of course. No, seriously, it was great when we won our first meet,” Dave said. Honestly, the season stunk but it picked up in the end and the sophomores won more meets than varsi- ty,” said John Scott. Both swimmers are looking forward to next year and hope they will get more swim time in. But all in all they had good times and dealt with hard times together.” The season was't the best, but they each worked hard, beat their personal records and accomplished some- thing positive. — Mary Ryan 40 LAZER SWIM TEA Splash into action. Top, Mark Wison. most valuable player, doing the FLY. Above, Dave McGrady takes it aH off. with a little help from Pete Vandurkrab- ben. Lifeguards, Front Row, Mark Wilson. Jean Schnider. Second Row, Dan Stadt. Davey McGrady. Bin Perry. Back Row, Ms. Lacy. Phil Meyers. Terry Ebert Men's Swimming 41 B.T. SWIMMING OPP. 49 Thornwood 112 53 Thornton 93 - 68 Quigley South 83 41 H.F. 115 39 Andrew 86 70 Eisenhower 91 2 39 T.F South 36 51 T.F North 20 60 Thornridge 99 LAZER WRESTLIN Professional Huggers Right, The intensity between opponents dur- ing a wrestling match can lead to cuts, bruises, and even bloody noses Jim Eder's opponent apparently found that out Above, Jerry Brooks keeps his opponent from escaping Top Left, William Norwood controUs his opponent Right, you have to be physicaly fit to win a wrestling match. Wrestling 42 Varsity, Front Row, Tamaro Hudson. Dion Wiley. William Norwood, Jeff Parker. Darryl Bridges. Steve Fezler, Jim Eder, Roderick Buckner. John Pfeiffer. Orlando Drake. Second Row, Brady Bartnicki. Marcelus Johnson. Michael Owten. Wayne Loveland. Eric Chow- ing. Don Ordonez, William Wade. Ed Walter. Jeff Schimmel. Dave Hdrris. Jim Michaels Back Row, Coach Damiani. Ron Cangli. Robert Jackson. Alex Ar- reola. Carl Credit. Alandis Bankhead. Troy Billingsley. Jerry Brooks. Dave Meeker. Cardeli Drake. Pat McMillan. Coach Ray. Froth, Front Row, Steve Symon- tak. Pat Hilton. Tommye Houston. Kurt Williamson. Shelen Drake. Henry Barnes. Bill Sears. Michael Stone. Melvin Kennedy. Second Row, Michael Walker. Frank Dickerson. Tony Senzel, Eric Sex- ton. Ray Apking. Matt Potter. Chris Ponziano. Marseane Mitch- ell. Ernest Trull. Walter Boreman. Back Row, Tony Brooks. Stanley Johnson, Joe Huber. Earl Leach, Fletcher Davis. Marvin Vance, Coach Mecozzi. A PIN TAKEDOWN + REVERSAL = The Bloom Trail men's var- sity wrestling team received its first victory against Home- wood Flossmoor, 34-31. They struggled through the long strenuous practices, pampered their injuries, and showed their power in all that they did. Being a wrestler took a lot of talent. It wasn't as if you could just walk out on to the mat, tie your opponent into a knot, flip him into painful positions, and win a match! You had to be physically and mentally fit to achieve a win in wrestling. Besides great physical strength, you needed the will and deter- mination to strive towards victory and the heart to give more than your body wanted to during practice and in competition. Wrestling was both an in- dividual and team sport. Each wrestler competed on his own. yet the outcome affected the whole team score. Each wrestler contrib- uted all that he had. The hardest thing of all was stepping out on that mat along with your oppo- nent and not knowing what the outcome would be. Would it be the thrill of vic- tory or the agony of de- feat? Wrestling took a lot of guts. If you lost you had to be able to bounce back and believe in yourself again so you could learn from your mistakes and develop into a much better wrestler. Winning wasn't every thing, but to know how hard you've worked and strived to meet your goals encour- aged you to work even harder. Both Coach Damiani and Coach Ray deserve a lot of credit for a job well done. A lot of encourage- ment was needed during the meets and these two men gave their team the will to strive and the determina- tion to suceed. Congratula- tions for a job well done. — Laura McGrath Wrestling Right, The Blazettes STARTED out steppin' high with smiles of joy and an amibition to only please their audience, straight to the FINISHI Lower Right, At their first competition of the year, held at Rich Central High School. Cassie Floyd and Danita Carter gladly ac- cept their third place trophy, in the divi- sion of Novice kick HARDWORK + UNISON = CHAMPIONS 5, 6, 7, 8. was the code numbers to the Blazettes action this year. They had a very shaded start this year with beliefs of an expired squad. They had big hopes which had given them strength to never give up. and finally their prayers had been heard. The Blazettes were spon- sored by a very well orga- nized lady. Ms. Kathy Dartt. She was employed by Mun- ster High School in Indiana, and has been teaching in the English department. Ms. Dartt was very pleased with the girls ac- complishments this year. She comments, What I like most about being their sponsor, is The Girls. I have worked with many other Drill teams and the girls here at Bloom Trail seem to be far more appreciative of what I am doing for them. They work very diligently and have been improving their dedication since day one! Although the Blazettes had a rough start at the be- ginning of their season, they still managed to accomplish what normally takes four months to finish, in three weeks. They were told that they would have to work very hard if they expected to be ready for competition season starting in mid-No- vember. This inspired the girls to work very diligently and to improve their skills in long, hard practices. Danita Carter and Cassie Floyd also found the time to enter the Miss Drill Team Illi- nois Competition held at Rich Central High School, this past November. The re- quirements were to make up a two minute routine consisting of 15 seconds of military marching styles, and the rest of the time consist- ed of a variety of dance styles. In addition to the rou- tine, a one minute speech on What Drill Team Means To You had to be memo- rized. Last of all, a 45 second modeling session. Although Danita and Cassie didn't score too high they felt it was a great experience! Danita and Cassie also had the honor of being a part of the Stature of Liber- ty Drill Team. They were se- lected on their skills and oth- er dance related courses. The girls performed in Clos- ing Ceremonies which were held at the Meadow- lands, also known as Giants Stadium. in New York on July 6, 1986. This was an extro- dinary event that Danita and Cassie will remember the rest of their lives. The Blazettes were a very dedicated group of very nice young ladies. They were proud of their accom- plishments and hoped to see a more succesful year in 87'-88'. They held plenty of great memories and their pride was overflowing this year. Their captains Cassie Floyd and Danita Carter said, We would like to thank Mr. Lauritsen and Mr. Lighten for making every- thing possible'. To Ms. Dartt, We thank you for being our 2nd Mom! and to the Bla- zettes, Thanks for a great year! — by Danita Carter 44 Above, The Blazettes received Carnations for a job very well done! Far Left, The Blue and Gold still reigns, as the Blazettes continue to keep that winning spirit Lett, Just two weeks before all the Statue of Liberty Celebration festivities would begin. Danita Carter and Cassie Floyd, were hanging out at Rutger's Univer- sity anxiously waiting for the day of their performance to ar- rive!!! Blazettes — Front Row, Donna McCalloa Desiree Ta- tum. Dia Gage. Carie Poppo. Tracie Kowalski Second Row, Valerie Cameo. Anita Williams. Andrea Cooper, lashawn Rena Watson. Patricia Tullison. Ruthy Peebles. Third Row, Angela Carter.Sheila Davis. Penny Williams. Alease Androh, Kathleen Wade. Juanita Wiley. Patricia Weaver Back Row, Cassie Floyd, Captain. Danita Carter. Captain. Blazettes 45 Right, Bill Parcells is carried off the field after the Giants Victory in Super Bowl XXI in California, on Jan. 25. 1987. Below, Gary Coder is lifted in the air by relief pitcher Jesse Orosco following the Mets victory in the World Series. DETERMINATION + WANT = VICTORY 46 The extent of Dennis Con- ner's determination to win the Cup of '87 was probably due to his loss in 1983 and also knowing that he had broken the winning streak of 132 years. Conner's knew that he had done every- thing he could. But that was another year, in '87 he had more desire and dedication to win after confronting de- feat and seeing what it real- ly was like. Well, he won it back and it added even more honor to the United States because he won the Cup back from Australia away from home. Conner and his crew pre- pared and planned for three solid years prior to win- ning the Cup. Their lives were focused completely on winning the Cup back. This came before families and social lives. Along with dedication, the crew also required courage, drive, motivation, leadership, a sense of humor, and most of all the will to win. All these key points, expert design- ers, and Conner's great strategy won Stars and Stripes the Cup back. Conner had his work cut out for him because his boat couldn't tack, turn, stop, and it couldn't downwind. The only thing it could do was go fast in a straight line. Conner had to adapt his style to the boat and that has never been his style. Conner liked to play the match-race game and ex- ploit the fact that he could tack better and maneuver better. To start the race Peter Gil- mour, who was Kookabur- ra's helmsman, followed close behind Stars and Stripes. Conner tried getting rid of Gilmour by going around a spectator boat. Fi- nally, Conner led Gilmour back to the starting line and on the way Conner encoun- tered a series of winding and turning loops. Both boats were stalled at the line with a minute to go when Kooka III took the con- trolling position. Gilmour seemed to have Conner caught in a position that forced him over the line ear- ly. Conner managed to get back to the line. Then, Stars and Stripes took the lead and it was too late for Kooka III to catch up. Stars and Stripes crossed the finish line at 1:59. Good luck to the 1990 America's Cup competitors! — Dallas Baker NEW YORK STEAL The sport spotlight GIANTS 39, BRONCOS 20 The Giants have stolen the spotlight from our champs the Bears when they won Super Bowl XXI. This was their first champion- ship in thirty years. It seems as if the Bears have set a trend. For the Bears ended their winning season at 18-1 and the Gi- ants did much the same thing because they ended their season 17-2. Do you think we'll see a Super Bowl Shuffle from Giants? There was no question on who was to be named Most Valuable Player of the Super Bowl. Phil Simms, no. 11. was named M.V.P. due to his vic- torious season. He was 22- for-25 passing for 268 yards, three touchdowns, no inter- ceptions, and one sack. During the Super Bowl, Simms completed 10 con- secutive passes, which was a Super Bowl record. The Giants caught the lead for good on a 13 yard touchdown pass to Bavaro. this then made the score 16- 10. The most important play during the game occurred when Parcells chose to go for the first down on fourth and one at the Giants 46. Six minutes later the lead be- came 19-10 when Raul Al- legre kicked T21 yard field goal. Not even a minute lat- er Joe Morris ran one yard around right end for another touchdown. To start the second half, the Broncos scored first when Rich Karlis kicked a 48 yard field goal. This tied the Super Bowl re- cord. This didn't even stop the Giants because they came back with a 78 yard, nine-play drive which Simms completed all six passes for 69 yards. The touchdown came on a six yard pass to Zeke Mowatt, who beat safety Steve Foley on a crossing pattern in the end zone. Playing a game like that the Giants deserved to win the Super Bowl. Extra. This was the first Su- per Bowl without a Good- year Blimp. This years blimp was sponsored by Slice. This blimp was more technologi- cally advanced. It could hover in place and shoot steady close-ups from 2,000 ft. Also, this years game was telecasted to 40 countries, and military bases around the world by the Armed Forces Television and Radio Network. BASKETBALL IN REVIEW Though the Boston Celtics had a long injury list last sea- son and the death of first- round draft choice. Len Bais, they still managed to hang in there. The Celtics have had a remarkable record of winning sixteen N.C.A.A. Basketball Championships. The N.B.A. Most Valuable Player has gone to Larry Bird for the past three years. He was first to win three in a row since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968-69. Bird led the league in free throw percentage (.896) and three point field goals (82). He ranked fourth in scoring with a percent- age of 9.8 and ninth in steals with a 2.02. He not only led the Celtics in those catego- ries. but he also led them with 615 defensive re- bounds, 796 field goals, 557 assists, and 3,113 minutes played. But, let us not forget the Bulls. The Bulls, like the Celtics were plaqued with injury. The Bulls weren't as fortu- nate as the Celtics, as to getting on the right track of things despite the injuries. Maybe the Bulls hang-up wasn't just injuries. They had the tendency of being a one man show. The Bulls should get out of this recur- rence if they are going to be force in the future. In 18 games, air Jordan averaged 22.7 points and 3.5 rebounds while he aver- aged 3.5 assists. Jordan, in his rookie season, finished third in the league in scoring (28.2). He was named ALL- NBA postseason squad. George Gervin, Hall of Fame guard, played in ev- ery game. He averaged 16.2 points, which was fourth best for the Bulls. Hopefully, next year the Bulls won't have so many in- juries and maybe we'll even see them in the play-offs. THE METS WIN AGAIN The Mets have now earned the title, The team America loves to hate! The Mets finished their season with a 108-54 record. Dwight Gooden finished his greatest season in history to go 17-6, 2.84 with 200 strikeouts in 250 innings, with twelve completed games. A lot of people didn't think Gooden was going to have a good season despite all the off field problems. Booby Ojeda was the big winner with 18-5, 2.57 with 148 K's in 217 innings. Jesse Orosco didn't have such a bad season either. He was 8-6. 2.33 with 21 saves. The Mets not only had the best pitching staff, but they also led the NL in average and runs scored. Davey Johnson, Mets manager, used everyone on the bench all season. This helped out a lot. Wally Backman had the best average at .320 and he stole 13 bases while scor- ing 67 runs. Keith Hernandez was once again named the NL's best fielding. His batting was just as reliable with a .310 average. 13 homers, 83 RBI, 94 walks and he had just as many runs. Hernandez had 171 hits to lead the team. Darryl Strawberry had the lead for homeruns. He managed 27 homers, 93 RBI, 28 steals, and 76 runs. He was second in the league for batting with a percent- age of .507. Johnson has had three winning seasons and in addi- tion to that winning the title was the icing on the cake. Johnson was never the best strategist, but he always got the best from his team. All the other teams in the ma- jors wished that they had the same outlook the Mets had. — Dallas Baker Physical Fitness Winners 1986 87 Freshmen — Men Billy Hall. 450 points Women: Jill Durham. 481 points Sophomore — Men: Tomard Hudson. 452 points Women Chantel Jones. 491 points Junior — Men: Michael Wortham, 490 points Women Shawna Pierson. 490 points Senior — Men Robert Norwood, 487 points Women Nece Turner. 491 points Gail Malone. 496 points Below, Mr. Kryier tells Kathy Shutts, Not another job to do! Below Center, Members of the school board. Below, Blazer boosters gathered together at the homecoming halftime to draw the winning names for the vacation raffle. ScAoci SWW s4cL pi. Douglas Trolanl, President. Board of Education; Employed by 3M in sales and marketing; B.S. — Northern liinois Univ.. Bloom Graduate; 10 years on Board. Dennis Patrick Brennan, Vice President. Board of Educa- tion; President of Brennan Services; 1970 Bloom Gradu- ate; 4 years on Board Marlon Baron, Secretary. Board of Education; 1953 Bloom Graduate; 22 years on Board. Oliver R. Alexander, Member. Board of Education. Direc- tor of Bloom Township Workfare Program. 1969 Bloom Graudate; 4 years of Board. Robert Bove, Member. Board of Education; B.S. — Univ. of Dubuque. Dist. 152 School Teacher. 1947 Bloom Gradu- ate 2 years on Board. Ernest Caprlotti, Member. Board of Education; Employed by Keystone Steel; 1947 Bloom Graduate, 6 years of Board John J. Marks, Member. Board of Education. Owner of Marks Insurance; B.B.A. — Univ. of Okalahoma. 4 years on Board. Dr. Richard M. Carrablne, Superintendent. President — Mid-American Assoc, of School Superintendents. B.S. — Indiana Univ., M.S. — Ball State Univ.. Ed.D. — Indiana Univ.; 18 years in District. Dr. C. Jesse Newlon, Assistant Superintendent. B.A. Univ. of Colorado. M.A. — Teachers Colege. Columbia, Ed.D. — Teachers College. Columbia. 18 years in District. Curtis R. McDaniel, Director of Business Affairs, B.S. — Eastern Illinois Univ.. M.A Sangamon State Univ., 6 years in District. Ernest J. Davis Jr, Director of Special Education 8i Special Service. M.Ed. — DePaul Univ.. 18 years in District. James Krygier, Director of Vocational Education — Illinois State Univ., B.S. — Illinois Univ.. M S. 18 years in District. Below, Mr Conley, a man with many responsibilities, doesn't think he'l ever see his desk again! Gerald L. Laurlsten, Principal. President of SICA East Principals Assoc.. B.S. — Illinois State Univ.. M E. — Univ. of Illinois Adm. Cert. — Purdue Univ.. South Cook County Vocational Di- rectors Board. 20 years in District. Michael Votta, Principal. Alternative School B.A. and M S. — George Williams College. Illinois. M.S. — Morningside Col- lege, Iowa. B.S.. 6 years in District. Larry Conley, Assistant Principal. Athletic Director. Division Coordinator P.E. Dr., Admin Endorsement — Chicago State Univ., M S. — Indiana Univ.. B.S. in art — Lincoln Univ.. 11 years in District. Diane Harris, Assistant Principal. Alternative School — Colum- bia College. B.A. — Governors State Univ.. M.A. 20 years in District. Leonard Hickman, Assistant Principal. Student Services. B.S. — Indiana State Univ.. M.A. — Indiana State Univ.. 18 years in District. Robert W. Lighten, 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. 22 years in District. Sevena Merchant, Remedial Education Administrator. Busi- ness Skils. B.S.E D. — Chicago Univ.. M.S. — National Col- lege of Education. 16 years in District Helen Norton, Communications Division Coordinator. B.S. — Northern Illinois Univ.. M.S. — Univ. of llinois. 23 years in District. Ron Ray, Athletic Director Div. Coord, for P.E. Dr. Ed; Social Studies. Applied Math. Varsity Wrestling Coach. B.S. — Okahoma State Univ.. 11 years in District. Manly Tory, Coordinator Math — Science Division. Freshman Honors Biology. Science Fair Sponsor. B.S. Ed. — iSnois State Univ.. M.A. — Univ. Northern Colorado. Outstanding Biology Teacher 1974, 31 years in District. THERE “They did it because they're teachers. They did it because they cared! Splat! What a sight! Some deco- rative make-up. Who would dare take a messy cream pie in the face? Only our principal would. That was some school spirit Mr. Lauritsen! What was an administrator? Most people thought of an administrator as wearing a suit, hiding behind a desk in a inner office, which was hid- ing behind a secretary in a outer office. People thought of them as the one who made the rules, issued the punishments, bossed the teach- er and students, and gave every- one a lot of work to do. Of course they did these things, but they also did far more. Year after year administrators have dedicated their time and ef- fort to the school's activities, special evens, etc. They participated in raffles and drawings. They made it a point to appear at all concerts and dramat- ic play productions. They gave great support to athletic events. They even joined in on the fun and dress-up for halloween and color day. There were no job requirements that said the administrators had to do these things. They did it because they were teachers. They did is be- cause they wanted to. They did it because they really cared! — Caryn Pruett Above, ahoy mate. Mrs Norton reporting for duty! Administrators 51 TEACH During the past year at Bloom Trail I had asked some of the teachers what made them decide to be- come a teacher. Their reply was ... “I had the misfortune in high school to have a very poor teacher, she was unhappy, bitter, and sar- cactic. I remember thinking that somebody ought to do a better job. Somebody became me. —Lucille Shanahan My initial reason for entering the field of education was to coach. I wanted to give young men the same opportunities and experience I was offered as a result of recieving an athletic scholarship. — Dan Candiano I wanted to give young men the same opportunities and experi- ence was offered. My reason for becoming a teacher was I had a great teacher my senior year whom I wanted to emulate. I had several teachers who were not very good and I thought that I could improve on what they were doing. I also want- ed to coach track and cross coun- try and you have to teach to do that. — Robert E. Stephens Each of the teachers at Bloom Trail had different qualities and pre- spectives on teaching. If you enjoy working with students. Teaching would be a great career for you — Deborah Cosentino Bottom right, Mr Baldridge says “Make my day! Mr. Lauritsen says. “Just don't forget who's boss! Robert J. Bllm, Band Director. B.M. — Northern Univ.. M.S. — Illinois Univ.. 2 years in district. Allen B. Body, Dean of Students M.H. S. — Govenors State Univ.. 16 years in district Michael Alexander Fred J. Anderson, Teacher Vocational Construction Trades. Freshman shop. Technical Director. M.A. — Chi- cago State Univ., 21 years in district. Mary E. Anderson, Business Teacher. Typing I. II. Key- boarding B.S. — Kentucky State. M E D. — DePaul Univ., 20 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. 3 years in district -- Maurice L. Arrington, Science Teacher. Advandec Biolo- gy, Environmental Science, Bio. Aerobics for Athletes. M S. — Chicago State Univ.. 9 years in district James A. Atherton, Business Educdtion Teacher. Business Law. Accounting. B.A. — Parsons College. M.E.D. — Univ. of Illinois. 22 years in district. Julius Baldridge, Mathmatics, Plane Solid Geometry. Ap- plied Math. Sophomore Basketball Coach. B.S M.A. — Eastern Illinois Univ.. 13 years in district Tony Banks, Industrial Ed. Teacher. Electricity, Electronics. Woods. Asst Freshman Football Coach. B.S. — Illinois State Univ., 6 years in district Lorraine Bechtel, Attendance Dean. B.S. — Southern lli- nois Univ.. M.E.D. — Chicago State. 26 years in district. Stephanie S. Bezanes, Choral Director. B.S. — IlSnois Univ.. Director of Research, 1 year in district. Linda Body, Physical Ed. Teacher. Driver's ed . B.S. — Southern Illinois Univ.. M.A. — Governors State Univ.. Bloom Graduate 1965. 16 years in district. John Boelter, Biology I. Chemistry. General Science. M.A B.S. Ed Valparaiso Univ.. 9 years in district Helen Bolos-Dickett, English Teacher. Film Analysis. English II. Introduction to Writers, B.S. — Illinois State Univ., M.A. — Governors State Univ., Bloom Graduate 1867, 10 years in district Judy Brower, Child Development, Foods I. Foods II, Junior Class Co-Sponsor. F.H.S. Sponsor. B.S. — Eastern Illinois Univ.. 7 years in district Wayne Burkholder, Pre-Algebra. Algebra I, Algebra II, B.S. — Illinois State Univ.. M S. — Governors Univ.. 22 years in district Susan Carr, Teacher Coach. American History, Psycholo- gy. Introduction to Social Science. Girl's Track Coach, B.A. — Univ. of Michagan, 10 years in District Penelop L. Chamberlain, Physical Ed Teacher. Lifesaving. B.A. — Univ. of Illinois. Bloom Graduate 1967. 14 years in district. Robin Chapman, English Teacher. English N — Able, English II. Humanities, II, Jr. Sr. Electives, Sophomore Sponsor B.A. — Univ. of Illinois, Bloom Graduate 1967, 14 years in district Mary Md. Cherosonsky, Spanish I, Spanish II, B.A. — Indi- ana Univ., M.A. — Governors State Univ., 1 year in district Iric Cleveland, English Teacher. Peotry, Science Fiction. Film, Scholastic Bowl Coach. B.A. — University of Chicago. M.A.T. — University of Chicago, Ford Fellowship 1973 — 4. 20 years in district. Vance Cole, Business Education. Accounting. Record Keeping, Asst. Football Coach. Softbal Coach. B.S. — Chicago State Univ., Bloom Trail Graduate 1978. 2 years in district John Collet, Teacher for Physical Education. Drivers Edu- cation. B.S. — DePaul Univ., M.S. — Indiana State Univ., 11 years in district Nan Connors-Finigan, Home Economics Teacher. Foods I. Clothing I. Adult Living Consumer Eudcation. Housing. B.S. — Northern Illinois Univ., M.A. — Governos State Univ., 18 years in district Paul Cosenza, Occupational Ed.. Diversified Occ., Gener- al Metals. Freshman Metals. Vica Sponsor. B.S. — Illinois State univ.. M.S. — Chicago Univ.. 30 years in district. Below, Mr. Lauritsen starts his day off with his favorite Mickey Mouse cup. Bottom, Mr. Lighten, could you tell me where the 3rd floor is. I'm new here and no one wil tell me. Top Jo© Buggemi and Miss Payne Con- fidentially talk in her office Middle Miss Gude, the artoholic, shows Oits Reed, teh goofaholic. how to complete his work. Above, Mr Croarkm helps Deanna Stilp with the card catalogue in the library. Staff 54 Jullanne Cotton, H.E.R.O. Coordinator, Foods I. Foods I, Concessions Mgr., B.S. — Michigan State Univ., M.S.— Chicago State Univ., 15 years in district Donald J. Croarkln, Librarian. Coach Varsity Golf Team, Bowling Club Sponsor. Football and Basketball Game Worker. B.A. — St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, M ed.— Loyola Univ., M. Lib. Sci. — Rosary College. 23 years in district Mary Crowley, English I, English I honors. Humanities. I. B.S.ed. — Chicago State Univ.. M.A. — Univ. of Chica- go, 16 yeors in district Fred C. Daubenspeck, School Psychologist. B.A. — Ohio Wesleyan. M.a. — Ohio Univ., 6 years in district Ronald L. Daun, Gifted U S. History, U.S. History. Intro, to Social Studies. B.S. — Indiana Univ., M S. — Indiana Univ., 20 years in district Flora E. Davis, Remedial Ed. Personal and Family Living. Jr. Sr. Applied Math. B.S. — Rust College. Masters — Governors State Univ., 16 years in district Donald R. Deakln, English I Honors, English II. Yearbook. Trail Blazer Advisor, BAE — Univ. of Florida. M.A. — Governors State Univ , Speech Teacher of the Year (1967). Who's Who in H.S. Drama. President SICA Year- book Assn . 16 years in district Jerry DeLap, School Social Worker. B.S. — Carroll College. M.S.W. — Univ. of Illinois. 21 years in district Marion Doonan, Paraprofessional. Remedial Ed.. 1 year in district Nancy Esposito, Director of Production Center, 10 years in district Judy Flala, Teacher Transition Class, Student Counci Co- Sponsor. B.S.ed. — Northern lllnois Univ., 16 years in dis- trict A. Bond Flowers, English II. English Electives. Lane College, 18 yeors in district Carole Foerster, Teacher Aide. Assoc of Arts — Briar Col- lege, 7 years in district Robert Folsom, Algebra II. Algebra C Geomatry A. Alge- bra AB. Chess Club Sponsor. M.A.S. — Northwestern Univ.. Bach Mus. Ed. — Roosevelt Univ.. 21 years in dis- trict n Robert Frick, Coll. Algebra Trig., Algebra AB. Pre-Algebra. Asst. Varsity Basketball. B.S. — SIU-C dale. M.S. — SIU- C dale, M.S. — SIU-C dale. 9 years in district Beatrice Friend, Para-Professional. Chapter ICAI Reading Lab. B.S. — Sangamon State Univ.. 3 years in district Middle, I had no idea that teachers were required to have roll called for themselves'. says Mr. Renderman. Below, Here is Mrs. Werderich. who has been with the district for twenty-three years. Joan Gamble, Phys. Ed.. B.S. — III. State Univ . 13 years in district Suzanne Garcia, English I. Engish Electives. Humanitites. Bloom Varsity Boys Soccer Coach. M.A. — Western II. Univ., B.A. — S.U.C. Brockport N.Y. 7 years in district Patricia Gebler, Remedial Ed., Independent Living, Physi- cal Ed.. B.S.ed. — Illinois State Univ.. 9 years in district JoAnn Gerencher, Coll. Algebra Trig., Algebra I. Algebra C Geometry A, B.S. — Southern Illinois Univ.. 12 years in district Joanne Gesell, Library Paraprofessional. B.S. — llinois State Univ.. Graudate of Bloom, 5 years in district Julie K. Glaser, English II. English II Honors. English Electives. Make-up Crew Sponsor, B.A. — Univ. of Illinois. M.A. — New York Univ., 8 years in district Norma F. Gogins, Typing I. Shorthand I. B.S. — Chicago State Univ.. M.S. — Chicago State Univ.. 8 years in dis- trict Donna Gojda, Remedial Ed.. Freshman Math. Senior En- glish. SJS Typing. B.A. — Univ. of Illinois, M.ed. — Univ. of Illinois. 7 years in district Estelle Gress, «1. State Board of Ed.. Career Access Pro- g. IB. Pre-Employment. B.S. — Indiana Univ.. 3 years in district Olivia Gude, Art Teacher. Painting, Art I, Drawing. Adver- tising Design. M.F.A. — Univ. of Chicago. B.A. — Web- stee College. 10 years in district s a ys| When walking down the halls dur- ing class, you were likely to hear Mr. Frick teaching Algebra. His boister- ous voice carried well into the histo- ry wing across the building. In a recent interview, I asked Mr. Frick what was the most embarras- ing moment while teaching, his re- ply. “My most embarrassing mo- ment was teaching Algebra to a fundamental class. I just went to class, picked up an Algebra book and started to teach. Have you ever wanted to know why Mr. Frick deafened his students while teaching? “To get attention, he said. Algebra had never been the favorite subject of most stu- dents and their minds often wan- ‘V just went to class, picked up an Algebra book and started to teach. dered during class, so the assistant varsity men's coach makes his voice heard. I asked Mr. Frick what he disliked the most about his students. His re- sponse, “Their attitude, lack of re- sponsibility, lack of pride, and lack of desire. When Mr. Frick was younger he never thought he'd become a math teacher. He wanted to become a social worker. Mr. Robert Frick and been working in District 206 for nine years and the thought of retirement has never crossed his mind — Rick Rakich Above, A on©, and a two! says Mr Blim. Bloom Trail band director, as he's doing what he does best. Directng! 55 A student is amazed as how well the Webster's Dictionary can help define words A teacher tries to get her money out while looking for what she wants, and does it all in a minute, hey not bad for a teacher Staff 56 LOVE I have to work to pre- pare my class- es. — J. Uherka There were many frustrations that teachers faced during the school year. Most of the teachers tried to control their anger. What was the single hardest thing that you did as a teacher of you classes? Trying to help someone who does not want your help ' — Mr. Zipprich Nothing is hard, all of my classes are pretty easy. — N.E. Pounder Working very hard with students on some projects and then, never hearing again from that student how the assignment was when re- ceived by the teacher. — Mrs. Lang There were many frustrations and problems that the Student Body cause during the school years. As the days of the year go by we nev- er realize how much the Bloom Trail staff go through, to keep our school functioning properly and smoothly. — Arene Cooper Marilyn P. Haynes, Reading Specialist. English I, Reading Clinic. Writing Lab. B.A — Purdue Univ.. M.Ed. — National College of Eudcation. 19 years in district Marcia Hein, Instructor — Business, English. Shorthand I. II. English electives. Typing H. B.S. — Olivet Nazarene Col- lege. 8 years in district Thomas Hein, Voc. Auto Body. Gen Auto. Gen. Metals. B.S. — Southern III. Univ., 10 years in district Terrence Hickey, Teacher — Behavior Disorders, Social Studies Myrna Hill, Business Education Teacher. Co-op Coordina- tor. Distributive Eudcation Theory. Office Education The- ory, Basic Business. DECA Advisor, OEA Advisor. B.S. E. — Eastern Illinois university, M.Ed. — University of Illinois, Board Members of III, Cooperative Vocational Educa- tional Coordinators Association. 10, years in district Sam Hinkle Chuck Hussman, Phys Ed, 26 years in district James W. Jankus, Dean. Co-Sponsor fo Outdoor Adven- ture Club. Co-Sponsor fo R.I.S.K.. B.S. — University of Wise., M S. — University of Wise.. M S. Ed. — Purdue Univ., 19 years in district Susan Kelly, French I. II, III, 8t Spanish I, B.S. — Purdue Calument. 2 years in district Anthony Kennedy, Physical Education. Driver Ed., Head Cooch for Girls. B.S. — Quincy College. 6 years in district Alexie Kneeland, leacher 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 Dan Krupa, Photography. Advanced Photography. Humi- ties I, English I, M.A. — Governors State Univ.. B.S. — III, State Univ.. 9 years in district Ralph Kwilosz, Reading Specialist. English II. Reading Clin- ic. Boy's Tennis Coach, Girls' Tennis Coach. B.S.Ed. — Chicago State Univ.. M S.Ed. — Chicago State Univ.. 18 years in district Terri Lacy, English I, Reading Clinic. SAT-PSAT Review. Speed Reading. Summer Swim Program. B.A — Univ., of Kenutcky, A.B.D. — Purdue Univ., 6 years in district Hassan Ladjevardy, Physics. Advanced Chemistry. So. Chemistry. B.A. — ESU. M.S. — Northern III. Univ., 10 years in district Barbara Land, Coordinator, Writing Lab. Wrigint. Fresh- man Class Sponsor, B.A. — Holy Family College. M.A. — Governors State Univ., 3 Vi years in district Larry Loven, Remediol Ed. Jr Sr. Applied Math Jr. History, Head Coach Girl's Boy's Swimming. B.S. Northern Col- ' lege. N.S. — Chicago State Univ . 10 years in district D. Mach, Counselor, Gymnastics Coach B.S. — Univ. of Minn., M.A. — Univ of Minn., 19 years in district Lynn Manning, Reading Specialist. Reading I. Reading Clinic, Freshman Class Sponsor, B.S. — Northern IH. M.S. — Purdue Univ.. 18 years in district P. Martin Brian F. McClelsh, Voc. Auto Inst. VICA Sponsor. Plymouth Trouble Shooting Contest Sponsor. B.S. — ISU, Certified Auto Mechanic. 10 years in district. Don McClellan, Pre-Algebra, Applied Math, College Ale- gebra, Trignometry, M.S. — Northeastern III. M.A. — Pur- due Univ., 17 years in district Renlce R. McGowin, Alternative ISS Supervisor Dawn McCune, Teacher Special Education. Social SkiBs. English Literature. Algebra, Volleyball Coach. B.S. — Grand Valley State College, M.A — Governors State Univ., 5 years in district Alma McGill Pete McGuire, Social Studies. Black History, Sociology. U.S. History. Driver Ed., B.A. — Regis College, M.A. — Gover- nors State. Advanced work — Univ.. of Bl„ 17 years in district A teacher takes time out to help one of his students on a project. Staff Mr. Sullivan, tried to explain why History is important in our society. 57 Top, Wow! I fmaly got it right ' seems to be what Mr Perna is saying from the expression on his face Above, Mr Mecozzi looks proud to announce his team 58 Mike Mecozzi, LD Resource teacher. Head Football Coach. Freshmen Wrestling Coach, B.A. . M.S. — Eastern Illinois. 10 years in district Frederick Mercer, Para-Pro. 20 years Military Service. Leadership School. 14 years in district Gary Meyer, Social Studies Teacher. Varsity Basketball Coach. U.S. History, B.S. — Indianan Univ. M.S. — Purdue Univ., 5 years in district Gretchen Miller, English Teacher. Great Books Club Sponsor. M A T B.A. — Univ. of Chicago. 1 year in district Len Motta, Gifted Biology. Biology II. Adv. Biology. Asst. Varsity Football Coach. B.S. — Illinois State Univ.. 16 years in district Robert Nardella, Computer Programming. Intro, to Busness. Comsumer Ed.. M.S. — Northern Illinois Univ.. B.S. — Univ. of Illinois. A S — Thorton Jr. College. Bloom Graduate 1954. 22 years in district Linda Nelson Betty Nlquette, Computers Para-Professional, A.S. — DePaul Univ., 12 years in district Larry O. Osborne, Mathmatics Instructor. Algebtra AB. Pre Algebra. Algebra II, B.A. — Greenville College. M A T. — Northerastern Oklahoma State Univ., 6 years in district Connie Payne, Guidance Counselor. National Honor Society Sponsor. B.S. — Southern Illinois Univ . 16 years in district Eliana H. Pelaez, Spanish I, II. III. IV. and V, FUC Sponsor. B.A. — Indiana State Univ.. M.S. — Indiana State Univ., Dr. in Ed. — Univ. of Havana. 21 years in district Rich Perna, Art Teacher. Ceramics. Art I, Sr. Class advi- sor. M.A. — Northern llinois Univ., B.A. — MilSkin Univ. 13 years in district Celeste Pinckard, Nurse. A.D — Prarie State, Bloom Graduate 1956. 11 years in district Sandra Platt, Physiology I and II. Biology I. Freshmen Honors Biology. B.A. — Purdue Univ . M.S. — Purdue Univ. 10 years in district. 4 pieat TIME In 1974 1975 when the Bloom basketball team got second in the state both years. — Donald Roux ••low, Mr Pounds looks enthused as he lectures this class of students. Somewhere in a teacher's life- time, they would have experienced a moment that would stay in their mind forever. It could have been when they met their spouse or when they taught a special student. Whatever it may be, it had to have been something that had great im- pact on that teacher. When asked What was the greatest time (experience') you've had during your years of teach- ing? , some teachers drew a blank, but some did come up with interest- ing responses. Working with the Junior Class and FHA. — Judy Brower The three best months of the year, June, July, and August! (HA HA!) Seriously, it's when you know that with your influence you have saved a student from failure of dropping out of school. — Ronald Daun Having to teach a class of 48 students — 29 girls 8c 19 boys. It about drove me crazy! — A. Kennedy The experience of having my own son as a student. — E. Paelaez Receiving a letter from a former student, now in college, thanking me for my influence and help as a teacher. — Larry Osborne I use to wonder if I had made an impression on my swim team. I read good comments made by the team, making it all worth it. — P. Schimpf — Chris Culver Norman Pounder, Biology Instructor, Asst Coach to Girts Gymnastics. B.S. — Georg© Williams College. 10 years in district Jon Pound , Art Instructor, Art I. Drawing. Ad Design. Artist- Muralist Sculptor for Chicago Public Art Group. 15 years in district Barry Qulgg, Remedial Ed. Teacher. English. Social Studies. Am. Citz . Daily Living. Math. B.S. — Missouri Valley Col- lege. M S. — Indiana State Univ.. 9 years in district Rick Rapp, English Teacher. Director of Dromatic Activi- ties. Drama. Speech. English I honors. English I. Electives B A. — Lewis Univ.. M.A. — N.I.U.. N.E. H. Scholorship Recipient. 5 years in dstrict Ron Ray, Freshmen Social Studies. Jr.-Sr. Appled Math. Varsity Wrestling Coach. B.S — Oaklahoma State Univ.. 11 years in district Wayne Ronderman, Cooperative Work Training Coordi- nator, CWT —- JR. SR.. Student Council V.I.C.A. Co- Sponsor. Field Announcer — Varsity Baseball. Chicago State Univ. 5 years in district Nannette L. Rial , Jr. Freshmen English, tutor. B.S. — Eastern Illinois Univ.. M S. — Chicago State Univ.. 5 years in district Marie Oaaellonl Robertson, Social Studies. Economics U S. History. B.S. — Northern Illinois Univ.. Bloom Gradu- ate. 15 years in district Donald Roux, Driver s Ed. Teacher. B.A — Univ. of linois, M E. — Univ. of� . 23 years in district Sedonla Rush Rene Sallsbery Dorothy Schelhlng, Business Para-Professional. A.A Thor- ton Community College. 4 years in district Bottom Right, Mrs Robertson advises her class about how to spend their money wisely. Below, Ms Gamble letting her childhood life get the best of her on Halloween Patty Schimpf, Foundations Math. Geometry. CoH Alge- bra Trig.. Girts Swim Coach. Boys Swim Coach. B.A. — College of St. Francis. 1 year in district Gary Schwarz, Advanced Algebra. Foundations Math. Intermediate Computers, Mathletes Sponsor. M.S. — Purdue Univ.. M.A.B.A. — Governors State Univ., 5 years in district Jeannie Scott, Media Director. A.A — Thornton Commu- nity College, B.A. — Chicago State Univ.. 15 years in district Verl Sell, Physical Ed. Teacher, Driver's Ed.. B.S. — Upper Iowa College. M.A. — Univ. Of Iowa. 22 years in district Lucille Shanahan, English II, Humanities II, National Honor Society Sponsor. B.A. — Rosary College. M.A. — New York, Univ.. M ed. — DePaul Univ.. 9 years in district David H. Sheridan, Guidance Counselor. Coordinator of ACT Test Review Workshop, Blood Drive Coordinator. B.S. in ed. — Illinois State Univ.. M.S. ed. psychology — Chicago State Univ.. 23 years in district Tom Shoffner, Drafting, Freshman. General Advanced. Ar. chitectural. Metals. General B.S.ed. — Illinois State Univ.. 22 years in district Bernadette Slmcoe, Remedial Ed.. Sophomore English. R.I.S.K. Sponsor. B.S.ed. — Illinois State Univ.. 7 years in district Walter E. Simpson, Paraprofessional B.A — Governors State Univ., Retired SFC E-7 in U.S. Army Joseph C. Skowronskl, Physical Ed. Teacher, Driver's Ed.. Asst. Athletic Director. Head Girls Volleyball Coach. Head Track Coach. B.S. — Univ. of Illinois. M.A. — Gover- nors State Univ.. 11 years in district Aubory Smith, Social Skills. English Grammar and Litera- ture. Intro, to Art. Student Council Coordinator, Chorus Sponsor, M.A. - Governors State Univ. B.A. — Gover- nors State Univ., Bloom Graduate in 1967, 5 years in district Etta Smith, Counselor. B.S. — Illinois State Univ.. M.A. — Sangamon State Univ.. 2 years in district Above, Miss Schimpf announcing swim team at Pep Assem bly. Ttetoi BUSY A new addition to the staff this year was Miss Patty Schimpf, replac- ing Mr. Thomas Hogan, who retired after thirty years of teaching. Besides teaching math. Miss Schimpf was also the head coach of both the men's and women's swim teams. When interviewed. Miss Schimpf noted that she really enjoyed teaching at Bloom Trail. I enjoy it here. I talk to the students and I feel that I am one of them. When she was young. Miss Schimpf, gave swimming lessons and was always involved in swim- ming-related activities. Coming to Bloom Trail and finding a need for a I enjoy it here. I talk to the students and I feel that I am one of them. — Miss Schimpf swim coach must have been a dream. I came here and they needed a coach, so I took the posi- tion. Miss Schimpf has always wanted to teach. When she took Algebra in high school, she found she enjoyed it. and stayed with it. During her high school years, she attended T.F. South. She decided to teach here because it was close to home. Previous to working here, she at- tended the College of St. Francis, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. Welcome, Miss Schimpf . — Joanne Vinck Juliann Spirios, Teacher, Behavior Disorders John R. Steele, Physiology I, General Science, Freshman Biology, Local. Regional, and State Science Fair Sponsor and Judge. B.ed. — Chicago State Univ.. M.S. Biology — Chicago State Univ., 21 years in district Robert E. Stephens, Plane Geometry. Algebra I, Pre Alge- bra. Boys and Girls Head Cross Country Coach, Sopho- more Track Coach. Football Games Announcer. B.S. — Purdue Univ.. 7 years in district Lusille Stubbs, Sophomore Math. B.S. — Rust College, M.ed. — Governors State Univ., 21 years in district Baxter D. Stewart, Paraprofessional. Physical Education, Math. Offical tor M.O.A. and C.O.A.. Bloom Township Wrestling Coach, 2 years in district John Sullivan, U.S. History. History of Western World. Out- door Adventure Club Sponsor, B.S. — Loyola Univ.. M.A. — Loyola Univ.. Instructor at College of St. Francis, 18 years in district. Kay Tappen Thomas W. Tong, English I, Western World History. B.A. — Concordia Teacher's College, Selected to Phi Alpha Theta — International Council Fos Scholarship in Field of History. 9 years in district William Tracy, Counselor, B.S. — Illinois State Univ.. M.S. — Illinois State Univ.. 16 years in district William Tucker, In-School Supension. Head Varsity Base- ball Coach. B.B.ed. — Eastern Illinois Univ.. Bloom Gradu- ate in 1973. 8 years in district Ernest Turner, Physical Ed.. Driver's Ed.. Varsity Football Asst. Coach. Varsity Softball Head Coach. B.S.ed. — Midland College. M.A.S. — Governors State Univ., 16 years in district Janet Uherka, Algebra II. Geometry BC. Algebra C Geo- metry A. Jr. Booster Club. M.A. Governors State Univ.. B.S. — Purdue Univ., 17 years in district Nancy Uhll, Business Teacher, Recordkeeping. Intro to Computers. B.S. — Southern Illinois Univ.. M.S. — National College of Eudcation John Valenti, English II. Reading Clinic. B.S. — Indiana Univ M.S. — Indiana Univ., 7 years in district Top, Mr. Krupa is teaching about William the Conqueror to his Humanities I class. Above, Ms. Escobedo takes time out from her typing to take this picture Staff 61 Mr Stevens gives a speech at one of Bloom Trail's famous pep assemblies. Mrs Wolfe. A Remedial Education teacher. te� s her students what to do. Not pictured, Shirley Balzhiser, Mattie Bradley. Dan Candiono. Barbara Courter. S Full. Lee Harris Staff 62 4 tecoact JOB More teachers than you thought were holding down second jobs. How many of you thought all our teachers lived for was their wonder- ful teaching jobs? If you answered yes, in most cases, you were proba- bly wrong! More teachers than you thought have second jobs. Whether this in- cluded a night job, volunteer work, or even raising a family, it all added up to extra work. On top of that, do you remember the tests you were anxious to get back the next day? Not only have teachers kept up with extra jobs, they've kept up with all the work pertaining to school, which took up most of their time. So, the next time you rememberd all those things you had to do after school, I know it's hard, but think of them too! — Denise Hazelwood Patricia Walker, Teacher-Coordinator. COPE program. 9 years in district. Verna Watson, Remedial Ed Communications, Fresh En- glish, Soph, math — Illinois State University Ruth Werderich, Library Para-Professional. 23 years in dis- trict William Wesender, counselor —B.A. Wartburg College. 21 years in district David Wheeler, Physical Ed. teacher. Drivers Ed.. Boys golf coach — Southern Illinois Univ., 20 years in district. Drew Wickham, Earth Science. General Science. Found Math. Alg. AB, Judo Club — B.A. S.I.U. Carbondale Michael Williams, Teacher, Bloom Alternative High School, American History, Afro-American History. Shop Survey. M S. — Chicago State University. M. Williams Emily Willis, English electives. Trail Afro-American society Sponsor — B.S Tenn. State Univ.. 20 years in district Carolyn E. Wilson, U S History. Inro. to Social Studies, soci- ology — B A Grambling State Univ., 16 years in district Karen Wolfe, Remedial Ed., Soph Science — B.S. Eastern Illinois University Barbara Wood, Para-Professional — Chapter one math — B.S llinois University. 5 years in district Betty Vallone Greg Zipprlch, industrial Education — B.S. University of Illinois — Urbana. 9 years in district Marianne Appleberry, Secretary of Attendance Dorothy Clark, Secretary to the Director of Activities. 11 years in district Sue Condon, Secretary to the Principal, 15 years in district Ramona De La Rosa, P E. Security Josephine Escaobedo, Communications division, 2 years in district Carolyn Gann, Switchboard Operator, Bloom graduate of 1962, 3 years m district JoAnn Garcia, A V. Secretary, 6 years in district SueMarle Gonzales, Secretary to the Principal. 5 years in district Kay Hawes, Secretary to the assistant principal, 10 years in district Karen Hell, Bookstore Mgr.. 10 years in district Laura Longo, Secretary to Remedial Ed. Admin.. 4 years m district Theresa Lueder, Secretary to the Attendance Office Marge Montgomery, Secretary to counseling office Lorraine Murphy, Registrar. 23 years in district Helen Qualls, Library Secretary. 14 years m district Carolyn A. Qulnell, Secretary to the Deans, 7 years in district Loretta Robinson, Secretary to the assistant Principal, Data processing, 19 years in district Kathy Shutts, Secretary Occupational Education, graduate of Bloom Trail, 3 years in district Gloria Watson, Secretary to the Assistant Principal. 9 years in district Kimberly Whalen, Athletic Secretary — Prarie State College. 3 years in district L. Robinson, from register office, takes time out to smile for the camera Karen Hawes takes a phone coll in the line of duty. Hot pictured, Carol Capriotti. Sharon Kelder- house. Pat Mfler. Shari Rossetto. Kara Zillis Secretaries 63 Brandon Adair Dawn Adams Leon Adams Yolanda Alcontar Shawn Alexander Laresia Allen Bryan Anderson Henry Anderson Leslie Anderson Norris Anderson Marianne Andrews Raymond Apking Randal Appleberry Andy Auguis Derrick Avant Andrew Azzarello James Bailey James Baker Ernest Balentine Gimy Banik Odell Banks Sharon Banks William Barker Jason Barnack Elijah Barnes Henry Barnes Terrie Batchelor Robert Batson Stephanie Batterman Renee Bava Betty Beach Deon Bennett George Bennet William Bennett Robert Benson Devonna Bentley Sammie Bentley David Bernard Lauri Bettress Anita Bilhngsley Lititia Billups Damone Bluford Andrea Bobis Frank Bontiglio James Borgia Michael Bottando Sean Boyde Phillip Boykin Steve Brewster Jennifer Bricks Robert Brigando Edward Briggs Jody Briggs Tonya Briggs Keith Brooks Tony Brooks Right, These students look anxious to get home after a hard first day of school. Far Right, Maybe it will get better next year. Freshmen 66 r|'1-11-T IhTDC'l' I 'i A !■ . .. ■ ■ ■ rn W m im I Vicki Granta. seem to A “ “ “ “ • look younger every I--------------------------------------------------------------1 veaf D Remember your first day here at Vance Bloom Trail? The school seemed so big, Surprised because I thought I might the faces mostly unfamiliar. Maybe get pushed around and thrown in a lot you asked for directions to a room and of garbage cans. — Steven got sent roaming in search of the infa- Symoniak mous 'Third Floor . Or maybe a helpful I felt good because I knew a lot of upperclassman sold you an official people already. — Billy Hall BTHS elevator pass at a bargain price. I felt like everyone knew I was a Whether or not you remember that Freshman and they were all looking at first day, some students did and when me. — Carisa Lindley asked the question, How did you feel I felt kind of scared and shy. — on your first day as a freshman at William Hudson Bloom Trail? they said the following: I was scared and confused be- I was surprised because I heard bad cause I thought that the upperclass- things that weren't true. — Scott men were going tease me. — Nineia Gurley Young I felt real wimpy. — Tony Senzel I was very happy because I met — Chris Culver lots of new friends. — Margaret I___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I Being a freshman ... Hey. it's ok!” Said Petra Wilemon. Pam Harper, and Sheila Magnusen. David Brouwer Atlanta Brown Barry Brown Frank Brown Suzette Brown Danyelle Bryant David Bryant Raymond Bullock Brian Butler Letitia Butler Ryon Buxton Vanessa Byrd Douglas Caldwell Anthony Caminker Gregory Canoan Regma Carey Michael Carpenter Angela Carter Joel Carthan Linda Cast Joe Chaney Colleen Chopleau Sandra Chavez Todd Chmielewski Robert Christensen Lisa Ciapponi Michael Cieszynski Ray Cioe Cynthia Clark Susan Clark Harry Clough Jolene Cohen Arondi Cole James Cole Erica Colins Deanna Cornelia Patricia Cornelia Chris Conner Bill Copp Daniel Craig Lisa Crnogorac James Cross Wade Cunha Michael Cunigan John Czajka Mindi Czajka Christine Damm David Davidson Ruben Davila Fletcher Davis Jason Davis Michael Davis Delina Denton Susan Diaz Frank Dickeson Nataline Dismukes The Freshman finally find their locker after weeks Freshman 68 FRESHMAN LIFE “Freshmen!” The voice yelled as fin- gers pointed out the incoming Fresh- men. This word was often accompa- nied by rude jokes and laughter. There were many obstacles that Freshmen had to overcome. For ex- ample. in the cafeteria the upperclass- men assigned themselves to certain tables and would allow no one but up- peclassmen to sit with them. Many of the freshmen were con- fused about the room numbers, since the numbers don't follow numberical order, alot got lost. Others, were con- fused about their locker location, be- cause they expect the lockers to fall in numberical order, instead the lockers are arranged where all even numbers are arranged on on e side and all odd numbers are on the other side. Upper- classmen used this as a sign to recog- nize freshmen. Many unsuspecting freshmen were led to the cafeteria in- stead of the Girls' Gym. Other un- knowing freshmen were tricked into buying phony elevator passes. Many of the new students learned not to trust anyone but a freshmen. There are many trials a freshmen had to overcome. But somehow the fresh- men make it through the year, with good and bad experiences. And wait patiently until they become upperclassmen. — Arene Cooper David Doll Dave Douma Sherlen Drake Jil Durham Peter Eagan Adam Easton Richard Easton Victor Easton Rodger Elbert Diana Edwards Kelly Edwards Paul Eger Thomas Eley Deborah Elmore Richard Elza Carrie Emole Keith Emroll Dennis Enright Fotuke Erinkitoka Latasha Evans Tom Evers Jennifer Fenimore Joel Fernandez Vicki Field Nowell Pillion James Fink Tracy Fink Gerald Fisher Kathryn Fitzsimmons James Flalinske Melissa Flatt Belinda Fleming Durwin Fletcher Emy Flores King Flowers Gina Ford Robert Fort Allen Foster David Foster Stephanie Foster Shay Fox Timothy Franklin Vickie Frye Lillian Fryer Arturo Fuentes Leroy Gaines Robert Gain Ton� a Gallup Jim Galvan F R E S H M E N Mary Gambino Jack Garcia Ray Garcia Sonia Garcia Charles Garland Lisa Garza Christine Geiselman Angeline Gelet Greg Geras Stephen Gergely James Gibson Kelly Gibson Amy Gilkey Michael Gineris Stephanie Gipson Elizabeth Glass Laura Gniedziejko Vikki Goings Naashon Goins Philip Gonzales Jose Gonzales Mark Goodwin Stephen Goodwin Jennifer Gordon Vicki Granata Stephanie Graves Antonio Gray John Gray Brian Grayeda Tyrone Green Lisa Greene Lakisa Griffin Therese Grutzius Scott Gurley Carolyn Gutekunst Billy Hall Jennifer Hall Sherri Hall Kariann Hansen Scott Harned Pamela Harper James Harris Vula Harris Charlene Hastie Jennifer Hatfield Anissa Hawkins Latanya Heard Tarisha Heard Robin Hearns Jeffrey Heft Tammy Helsel April Henderson Stephen Henley Angelina Hernandez Jaime Hernandez Sergio Hernandez Steven Herr Bettina Hickey Zarah Hickman Patrick Hilton Cynthia Hinton Erika Hobbs Glen Hod son Christopher Hollar Derrick Hooks Todd Hooper Johnny Hopper Joseph Host Tommye Houston Joe Huber GETTING INVOLVED r l It was humiliating enough being a freshman, right? So how could any- body expect to just plunge right into the fast lane of High School life? It was hard enough for them to find their classes and open their lockers and we wanted them to join our school's extra curricular activities. Well, it took cour- age to get started, but once they were out there, they were so caught up in the fun, they forgot that all eyes were on them. There was so much offered to the freshman that the fools were the ones who didn't try at all, not the ones who tried and failed. Even if they weren't the best at what they did, they proba- bly made a lot of friends and memories that will last throughout their lifetime. Believe it or not, freshman had the advantage. They were just starting their high school career and they had four years to try as many different ac- tivities as they wished. Maybe they had a variety of actitivies or maybe they stayed with just one. Either way, it was a fun and rewarding experience that I'm sure no one has forgotten. — Denise Galminas L j Above, freshmen. Angel Wnsted and her date, get into the grove of things at the Homecoming Dance Above, These girls really enjoyed this years Homecoming theme by dressing up and becoming part of Hawaiian night Left, This daring freshman groom is being thrown by two bridesmaids over the threshhold onto a bed dur- ing this years Wacky Olympics ceremony Freshmen 71 Wiliam Hudson Chareese Hudson Debois Hulbert Danavious Hurd Jamie Hutchinson Shelanda Irvin Avery Ivey David Jackson MarkHa Jackson Richard Jackson Tyrone Jockson Willette Jackson Ryen Jamrock Joseph Jasinski Lisa Johnson Ronald Johnson Sheree Johnson Stanley Johnson Theresa Johnson Robert Johnston Arthur Jones Cynthia Jones Daldo Jones Dwight Jones James Jones Jonathan Jones Richard Jones Seena Jones Lisa Jordan John Kaminski Lekha Kannankeril Robert Kearney Erin Kelley Tammy Kelly Vicki Kelsey Melvin Kennedy Tushone Kennedy Jenny Kimbrel Jennifer Knudsen Beverly Kosteroski Jennifer Kowalczyk Jennifer Kowalski F R E S H M E N Front, Greg Ladalski, Public Relations Back, Angie Hernandez, Secretary, and Mrs. Lang, Larry Mattingly, Treasurer; Steven Thompson, Sponser Vice President; Foluke Erinkitola. President, Hey, I'm the one your mother warned you about! 72 NOTES Every day as the bell rang for the ed until the student started folding the class to start, some students took out a note before taking it. There were times piece of paper or two and started when the student had to suffer the writing notes. The teachers might have embarrassment of have their thoughts thought that the students were doing read out loud or hung up for everyone home work, taking notes off the to see. board, or maybe even taking lecture Next time you write a note, don't be notes. Little did the teacher know that so sure that you will get away with it, some of these student were writing because the next note hung up on the social'' notes. bulletin board may be yours! When a teacher caught a student writing social notes, the teacher might — Kim Keogh have picked it up right away, or wait- I Bemg a freshman isn't easy, some- one is always out to get you! I Shannon Kozlar Cynthia Krawczykowski Scott Krstinich Karen Kryza Karen Kurczewski Kristen Lachicik Grecory Ladalski Kathy Lade Lesli Lawler Stanley Lawrence Teresa Lawton Earl Leach Dawn Lee Latonya Lee Vermta Lee Suzanne Lemke Jeanna Lemonds Tammy Lewandowski Emile Lewis Julie Lewis Laticia Lewis Carisa Lindley Laurie Lindsay Michael Litro Holly Lopez Melissa Lopez Melissa Lott Heather Lovison Esteban Loya Hy Lunsden Allen Machielson Sheila Magnusen Sylvester Mahone James Moncilla Michelle Manning Parrish Manuel Christiopher Marnell Jacob Marszaiek Katheryn Martin Rachel Martinez Larry Mattingly But Matusiak 73 R Right, Everyone al- ways thought I was teachers pet Above, Freshmen show some enthusiam during the pep assembly Below, Shay Fox is go- ing to get a tabie- S spoon full of water to put in a cup for Wacky Olympics. H M E N SPEAKING OUT This year Bloom Trail received a lot of new faces. There were many more freshmen this year than there has been in the past! Starting off their school year at a high school was a new expe- rience. For most students their fresh- men year would be a year, remembered. The rumor had it at Bloom Trail that the new freshmen each year got initi- ated. When we got our freshmen at the beginning of each year they were scared of getting initiated. If you did get initiated it only lasted the first two weeks of school and it was a lot of fun. Bloom Trail offered a variety of sports, activities and clubs for freshmen to get involved. Freshmen had this to say about their experiences at Bloom Trail; ... My freshman year has given me a better aspect toward life. — Rob Fort ... I like being a freshman because it gives me a chance to experience different things that are new to me that I never had in Junior High. It's a lot of fun being a freshman.” — Marianne Andrew ... What I like most about being a freshman is that it gives me the chal- lenge which I need to know for my years to come. So far I love my school.” — Robert Beson This year Bloom Trail presented the freshmen class of 1990. — Deborah Cosentino Candyce Mayer Nancy McCay Kara McConnel Jennifer McCormick Robin McGee Larry McGrath Diane McGrew James McNak Anthony Mendez Robert Middleton Michelle Mileszuk Allen Miller Danilla Miller Willie Miller Lisa Mishler Brenda Mitchel John Mitchell Lisa MitcheH Joanna Mobley William Moen Latoya Moore Freshmen 74 Sandra Morgan Shirley Morris Edward Moser Jameeiah Muhammad Tammy Muhn Deborah Myers Charles Napwocki Matthew Naranjo Thomas Nardi Joseph Natale Jimmy Neal Michael Nelson Jason Norris Frances Obrien Heidi Odonneli Jason Oestmann Deborah Oliver Rosario Orozco Joe Orzech Doniel Osborn Lisa Osborn Charles Page Keith Pankey Ronald Panozzo Tracy Panozzo Mondel Parish Celia Parker Shari Pass Gwendolyn Patrick Dorothy Patton Joette Pavino Mark Payne Richard Peabody Aaron Peach Mamie Peach Teresa Peavler Ruth Peebles Marc Pelot Robin Pelton Jaimie Penwitt George Perez Jimmy Permenter Tammy Perry Max Personius Timothy Peters Dawn Peterson James Peterson Kimberly Peterson Derek Pfeiffer Anthony Pferschy Michael Pluskota Daniel Pohrte Christopher Ponziano Stacey Portis Matthew Potter Renea Pozzi Left, Some times I wonder how I get myself into these messes Naval Rajpakor holds on for his dear life as the freshmen race him to the finish line of the groom carry. Freshmen 75 ZmgECcflmso'fl Jennifer Preuss Robert Probus Tracy Pruett Michelle Puchalski Jerry Raila Diana Raimbault Naval Rajpurkar Jennifer Raubach Lisa Raymond Demetria Reed Gail Reese Arthur Reeves Joseph Regan Joel Regnerus Rob Reichert Renae Reichert Daniel Rejno Brion Reynolds Cody Rhyns Lavonne Richmond Christina Ricondo Wendy Rife Eviodo Rivera Jamey Roberson David Robinson James Robinson Deannine Rocha Evelyn Rodgers Stephanie Rodriquez Everett Rogers Garrett Rogers Tim Rogge Tom Rogge Treva Rohwedder Claudette Roulo Verlin Roy Jerry Ruff Heather Ryan Joe Ryczywot Barbara Salomone Melissa Slayer Gilbert Sanchez Martha Sanchez Janeen Sandoval Crystal Sanks Julia Schimke Bobbi Schissler Rebecca Schrage Wendy Schreiber William Schuch William Sears Tony Senzel Scott Serama Eric Sexton Robert Shaver Ken Shepard Marylouise Sholey Corey Shumpert Eric Singleton Michelle Smado David Smith Mozzena Smith Richard Smith Shawn Smrekar Lonette Soens Dawn Somers Michele Sons Julia Sowies Michael Spina Sherell Stenson 76 Crystal Stephenson Micheal Stone Sirdonia Strayhorne Peggy Streeter Cyndi Streiler Tanya Swets Tina Swinson Steven Symoniak Tami Tackett Jessie TaHey John Taylor Rhonda Taylor Tmo Teneyuca Tamra Tepper Lynetta Tyaxton Ginny Thiele Tom Thiele Kari Thomas Laura Thomas Steven Thompson Mark Tieri Taking attendence is a fine time to annoy teachers. Sometimes class work does not have to take a backseat to annoying teachers A NEW EXPERIENCE This student is busy at work with piece of cardboard. a i—;------;— —i Throughout the school year students 3 ) Do your English in Math, or the punished their teachers with many other way around. stunts or tiny tidbits in which they did in 4 ) Leave lots of candy wrappers class. Freshmen never mastered the around your desk. skill, but they quickly learned by their 5 ) Make sound effects in the back Sophomore year. They practiced their of the classroom. torture regularly in their Junior year. 6) Ask for a pass to go to the bath- while becoming a full pledged master room five minutes after class begins. of treachery by their Senior year. Here 7 ) Fall asleep in class, and start to are a few suggestions to help Fresh- snore. men in annoying teachers, how to 8 ) If no one is sitting in front of you, 1 make the most of your high school prop your feet in the empty chair. career. 9 ) Prove a teacher wrong whenev- 1 ) Chew gum while trying to recite er you can, they hate that. i poetry, or anything in English class. 10) Bring all the food you can in class 2 ) Make comments about the and eat it there. teacher just loud enough for the other students to hear you. — Lewis Ruphard � j 77 YOU MUST BE A 1 ! As if being a freshmen wasn't bad come in late. — Tracy Grutzius enough, some people even looked ... On the first day. Kara McCon- and acted like freshmen. The majority. nell and 1 went to find our next class. if not all. had the usual jitters; finding We found it, ten minutes after the bell. classes always seemed to cause right next to Kara's locker. — Julie trouble. Vinck Then, there were the occasional ... After missing a day of school, 1 goof-ups . Come on. admit it, you was told to get a readmit. 1 couldn't had them, too, times when you felt find the attendance office and it took most like a freshman. Some daring me 20 minutes to get back to my first freshmen shared their embarrassing in- hour class. — Lisa Mishler cidents during their freshmen year. ... 1 tripped and fell into a class- What happened to you this year room full of seniors and they started that made you feel most like a fresh- laughing. — Anonymous men? . Walking into the wrong All hope was not lost, though. Next classroom and didn't find this out until ten minutes before the class ended. — Pat Hilton year, there would be a new group of freshmen to laugh at. ... Not knowing anyone at lunch — Joanne Vinck on the first day until 1 saw a friend 1 Below, Can Jacob Marszalek cram it all in? NOT PICTURED Jason Abatzis Patrick Lucas Chantei Adams Michelle Lumsdon Mark Barnes Christopher Matt Jamie Borton Tammy Mayo Jeannine Benson Marseano Mitchell Margo Benson Roberto Munoz Henry Bentley Kimberly Mysliwiec Tom Berrettom Mechelie Neal Walter Boreman Edward Pina Timothy Brown Robert Pitts Michele Caminker Richard Pointer Brad Collins Dawn Potts Serena Coward Vena Pruden Jeffery Davis China Rosenthall Jerry Devitt Patricia Ross Brett Dorsett Willie Simmons Andrea Edmond Lynn Simoneau Patricia Emmet Allison Slater Joseph Fleming Brett Smock Joseph Franklin Sandra Stanley Gina Frye Michael Teets Lakes� a Gaiter Keith Thomas Ladonna Goodson Sonija Thomas Blane Griffm Robert Towne Tony Hall Lelah Trodgen Charles Hanmg Ernest Trull Keithon Harris Vernell Tyler Pat Humphrey Dawn Vadeboncoeur Gerald Jackson Julius Visi lashon Jamison Terry Ward Dianna Lasko Russell Williams Kevin Lauer Freshmen 78 Above left, Kara McConnell and Heather Ryan dream about the upcoming Homecoming Dance. Lett, Dr. Jennifer Hatfield is trying to save mankind Right, Naval Rajpurkar is giving his all at the Olympics Steve Tijerina Raul Trevino Letikia Truite Lora Tucker Joe Turner Johanna Turner Laurice Turner Geno Turrise Cynthia Urban Antoinette Vance Henrietta Vance Margaret Vance Marvin Vance Brian Varnadore Christopher Venn Teddy Venn Ernest Vesci Joseph Vesper Edward Villagomez Julie Vinck James Walker Michael Walker Nathanael Walker Shannon Wall Maurice Ward Melita Warren Joseph Washington Brenda Watson Ladonna Webster Amy Wenzel Dariine West Heather West Lonzo Westerfieid Desiree Westmoreland Jack Wetzel Lazarick Whitlock Rafael Whitlock Tasha Whitlock Jeffrey Whitney Petra Wilemon Juanita Wiley Tineka Wiley Anthony Williams Sean Williams Jon Wrihoms Kurt WiBiamson Eugene WBIis Gretchen WBloughby Doneiba Wilson Greg Wilson Konata Wilson Michael Wilson Jennifer WinemiNer Angel Winsted Cynthia Wisniewski Donald Witvoet James Woldhuis Melissa Wommack Noel Woods Antwan Wright D. Nicole Wright Richard Yednak Anthony Young Nineio Young Stephen Young Rhoda Zavala Jennifer Zeman Mark Zeman Sherry Zoliner Shad Zorzi Freshmen 79 zmSSCcrmpO'Ti Sophomores 82 Sophomores really know how to have fun at a football pep assembly Lisa McCormick shows us how the Coca-Cola products meet the students of Boom Trail, and is a number one fashion! SOPHOMORES' Lauren Abatzis Jeffrey Abdullah Ana Acena Jessie Adams Andre Agnew Mina Alguire Michael Allen Cynthia Andel Samuel Andrews Alease Androh Allan Armstrong Alex Arreola Darrell Ashley Tina Ayers Cheryl Bajorek Edward Baker Bettina Barker Nina Barnes Peter Barrett Nicole Basile Deborah Battista Mary Battista Michael Battista Todd Beilke Roosevelt Bell Leslie Bennett Henry Bentley Terry Bentley Chemini Bernard Carlynda Bettenhausen Kelly Bish Eugenia Blakney Jeffery Blankenship Tonia Bloom John Boersma Anna Bonfiglio Robin Bounds Tom Bounds Tina Bowlin Ann Boyle Peggy Bradley Tim Bradshaw Freshmans Holly Lopez and Cindy Hinton sacrifice a dollar to Laura McGrath . (for nothing!) MY G REATES T LAUGH Have you ever been the prime choice of a practical prank? Sure it was funny to order a deluxe pizza to your most favorite person, watching for the delivery boy. Just seeing the look on their face was enough to keep you laughing for days. Most of us have been on the receiving end at least once., and if you bet it won't be the last, you're probably right! These peo- ple thought it was funny when....... 1 ... I told my friends my birthday was the next day so I received gifts from each of them. Really, my birthday wasn't until the upcoming year. — Jeannie McGregor ... | put chewed bubble gum in some freshman's locker. — Jim Eder ... In Washington, D.C., we set Annmarie Mclnerny's alarm clock for six o'clock in the morning, but really it was one thirty A.M. When it went off, she thought is was morning, so she got up and started getting ready. — Tracy Schultz and Marlena Contreras ... I threw a bunch of frogs in my sisters room and she almost had a heart attack. — Chris Zollner After the jokes went over, you can almost hear them saying, If I EVER find who did that I'm gonna . (for starters) But really, watch out! Practical jokes could be funny but they could also hurt feelings, so have a good time but don't over do it!! — Denise Hazelwood Paige Brady Jim Brandon Charlotte Bridges Darryl Bridges Kelly Broadhead Cassandra Brooks Bruce Brouilette Darnell Brown Frances Brown Dawn Bryant Shane Buchmeier Roderick Buckner Briana Burnett Myron Burt Richard Butler Jennifer Butt Melissa Caccavari Tommaso CamiDeri Shellie Campbell Dorothy Carter Dean Castro Markita Cavin Eric Chowning Michael Oappom Robert Clark Meredith Cole Tracy Cole Kimberly Coleman Narles Coleman Crystal CoHms Alex Colon Glenn Conner Lottie Connor Donna Contreras Marlena Contreras Sophomores 83 SOPHOMORES Cecil Cook Laura Corbin Eric Cranford Lawands Cross Carolyn Curley Alan Czajka Tonya DaHacosta Chantha Dara Carrie Darnall Erik Daun Brenda Davis Carmen Davis Christopher Davis Cynthia Davis Ernest Davis Jeff Davis John Davis Sheila Davis Eugene Dawson Karen Debattista Debbie Decker Christipher Delaney Angela Delvecchio Michael Dempsey Dennis Demro Tom Denton Leon Derouin Juan Diaz Troy Dillard Kim Kink ins Edward Dolle Ronald Dorsey Brian Doyle Cardeli Drake Orlando Drake IT Crack S ME UP Remember all those times when someone made you laugh? Well, here are what a few Sophomores said when asked: What Cracks You Up? ... ... when someone tells me a good joke — Monica Gonzelez ... when I see Shawn Finnigan with his girlfriend Cyndl when my Mom hits my brother for something I did — Wendy Znazor ... when Laura McGrath and I were in 3rd hour singing some crazy songs, when Mr. Deakin came in and heard Laura singing Sex Dwarf by Soft Cell. You should have seen his face! —Sheila Davit ... when I look at an audience while doing a comedy routine and I give them my sexy look. But when I look in the mirror while doing it, I laugh so hard I could die — Jean Wyatt ... when people act the way they do when they're high, — Mike Franke — Mina Alguire Who said four ©yes were better than two! Row 1 — Mrs. Chapman. Sponsor. Ana Ancena. President. Tammy Folta, vice president. Mary Ryan, Secretary. Lorinda Soto. Treasurer, Angela Hurley. Public Relations. Board: Chris ZoHner Row 2 — Kathy Jonas. Christine Evans. Christine Fisher, Deana Stilp. Susan Rivera. Carol Dulaney. Robert Joyce Row 3 — Terrence Johnson. Rodney Lo- pez. Marlena Contreras. Charlotte Bridges. Kim- berly Whitfield Daniel Droves Carol Dulaney Elizabeth Dungan Laurie Durbin Michael Durish Frank Dwarak Jim Eder Ricky Ellis Charles Ellison Nichea Emerson Verronica Emole Wendy Erickson Bonita Escobedo Christine Evens Tom Ewing Catherine Falucskai Glen Farmer Thomas Farr Noella Fillion Scott Finigan Shawn Finigan Christine Fisher Margaret Fisher Timothy Fitzsimmons Brian Fletcher Tammy Folta Terrill Ford Lee Foster Don Fox Lamont France Michael Frank© Brian Fuqua Dia Gage Kimberly Galinski Mari Galvin Tonya Gambill Kimberly Garbaciak Sylvia Garcia Duane Gauna Joseph Gawel Anthony Gazzilo Kimberly Gazzillo Sharon Gbur Eric Gibbs Joanna Gilkison Lisa Gluck leder Wiliam Goins Monica Gonzalez Wiliam Goodwin 85 SOPHOMORES Darrin Gralewski Lori Green Edward Greene Gary Guillermo Ron Gurgel Steve Gutekunst Peter Guyse Brett Haemaker Joseph Haggard Christopher Hale Ron Hall Patrick Hampton Robin Hampton Todd Hansen Charles Hardia Nomesha Hardy Ricky Harris Paul Hatter Jeffery Haugh Shantel Hawthorne Rozalyn Haymond Derose Hazelwood Steve Hefner Craig Henderson John Hennessy Dionicio Hernandez Keith Hernandez Kim Hernandez Scott Hiestand Kathleen Hilton George Hoff Michael Hoff Brenda Holmes Lanier Holt Tamaro Hudson William Huff Carl Hunt Angela Hurley Eric Hurley Kimberly Huskisson Faith Hyde Jacqueline Isom SPECIAL FriendS LAST Was there a specific moment in Bloom Trail when you realize someone was a genuine friend? Some of us were in the dark when it came to hav- ing a genuine friend. A genuine friend was very hard to describe, there were so many meanings to what a genuine friend was. Here are some opinions on what the Sophomores class thought a genuine friends was. Someone who is willing to listen — Debbie Lopez Someone who you can trust, talk to, and have a good time with. — Cyndi Schofield A person who won't turn on you, and that you can trust no matter what. — Lori Green A person who is responsible and will never let you down. Someone who cares and will always care. — Cara Thise Someone who is caring and is there when you need them. — Annie Boyle I think a friend is someone who you can trust no matter what. Brenda Lucas Someone to cheer you up, be in a good mood with and where you can always be yourself.'' — Denise Hazelwood — Sheila Davis Above, Friends, Buddies. Chums. Pals, are Forever Right, Lasandra Latham. Dorothy Carter. Mica Ma- lone. Cassandra Brooks, and Lesie Bennett stick to- gether through thick and thin a a s Karen Isom Carla Jackson Charles Jackson Vickie Jackson Kenneth Jacobson Devon James Duane Jameson Leron Jamison Ramona Januska Scott Januszewski Keith Jennings Donald Jentsch Michael Jewula Jamie Jimenez April Johnson Demetrius Johnson Marcellus Johnson Patricia Johnson Terrence Johnson Vincent Johnson Jay Johnston Kerry Johnston Kathy Jonas Chantei Jones Thaddeus Jones Babbette Jordan Robert Joyce William Joyce Jeannie Judd Jearnne Kazee Linda Kimbrel Tammy Kinsey Quitin Klimez Rany Klyczek Michelle Knight Tomas Kowalski Sheila Kuzub Dan Kraus Donald Kreis Andrew Krikau Jennifer Kuchta Thedore Kulacz ROLE EVERSA BEGINS Hey Bill, Stacy asked me out! Do you believe it? A girl asked me out! replied Tony. Wow!, that's a change. Pretty astonishing huh? replied Bill The eighties are rolling in with plenty of changes. Women are speaking up. How do you feel about girls asking guys out? ... It's just as right for a girl to ask a guy out as it is for a guy to ask a girl out ... It's the eighties. Women's Lib, why not — Sherry Stevens ... It's totally out because if there are any gentlemen in this world girl's wouldn't have to ask boy's out — Cathy Pickens ... I think it's great for a girl to have enough courage to ask a guy when she knows he likes her but, is to afraid of rejection — Sheila Davis ... Girl's seem more upfront where as guys seem more bashful — Juan Diaz ... I feel that it's great now that I have John — Margaret Vance — Caryn Pruett Below, Nina asked Tom foi a date, hoping he would except her as much as her cuddly teddy does. Ryan Kurgan Lance Kwiatkowski Renee Kwiatkowski Wendy Labisoniere Roxanne Ladjevardy Susan Lambertino Carl Lamphere Jeanne Lane Milford Lane Julie Lapato Lasanda Latham John Leach William Lee Angela Lewis Claudia Lewis Michael Lewis Stephanie Lewis Beth Lileikis Vickey Lockett Eric Loferski Jerry Lofton Debra Lopez Rodney Lopez Wayne Loveland Laura Lovett Brondona Lovette Brenda Lucas Patrick Lucas Karri Lukasik Antoine Mack Jeremy Magnusen Mica Malone Nora Mancilla Quincy Manning Bonnie Manuel Maryann Margotte Richard Marino Dow Martin Julie Martin Melissa Martin Matthew Martinez Camille Mason Sophomores 88 ■SOPHOMORES Willi© Mayes Scott McCarty Lisa McCormick April McCruel Sonja McFarland Jeanme McGregor Tammie McGregor Annmarie Mclnerney James McKinney Robert McLaughlin Antonia McMichales Patrick McMiliian Daniel Medrano Lester Meeker Art Mendez Cynthia Mendoza Christopher Meyers Marian Micailef Laurie Michalek Joseph Mileszuk Cheryl Miller Jennifer Minkema Sheri Minkema Danna Mitkus Kenneth Mobley Lorie Monaco Gregory Monk Nina Monstwillo Gleneil Montgomery Rebecca Montgomery Christopher Monteila Erik Morey Laura Moutry Lynnette Mueller Yasmeen Muhammad Bruce Mullikin Ricky Munoz Jennifer Murphy Lavonne Murphy Rosanne Murphy William Myers Samuel Nardi Above Camille, one of Santa's elves, is having a barrel of fun spreading around the joyous feeling of Christmas spirit Right, When Camille asked Brian out for a date, his reply was an astonishing, “SHE’t asking me! Sophomores 89 Danny Negrete Jessie Newman Tracey Newsome Marilyn Nichols Kimberly Nielsen Jean Nudi Michael Nunez Debbie Nunnery Robert Ogdon Tracy Olmstead Katherine Ooms John Oposnow Darren Osborn Edward Oski Tracy Owens James Owten Marilyn Owten Michael Owten John Pacelli Kelly Pack wood Kim Pack wood WE H a v E STYLE Our football team may not have been the greatest, they may not have won more than once, but the Class of '89 sure had spirit — and boy, we looked good! Every Trail student had his or her own unique style. “Style meaning the way they walked, talked, and dressed. The most popular look of the '86-87 school year was the look of comfort, with sweaters galore, your favorite jeans with a pattern, maybe. Guess was a popular brand, and over sized over-priced shirts! The average student, before leav- ing the house, spent at least 30 min- utes in the closet, tossing all their ward- robe all over the bed. Then, after a quick shower, 30 more minutes in front of the mirror with the blow dryer, curl- ing iron, and mousse or gel in hand. (I heard rumors that the guys spent more time than quite a few girls). Then the pants cuffed and the socks left in the drawer. Now a mad dash for the door. Whether it was to the bus stop, a par- ty, or a football game! (Maybe we'll win this time.) — Mary Ryan Above, Ana Acena, sophomore class president, leads the way with her pep and style. Walter Pancer John Panozzo Cassie Parham Nicole Parker Christy Patrev;to Daniel Peach Brenda Peden Michelle Pelock Jon Penwitt Joe Perez Billy Perry Kathryn Perry Robert Perry Jeffrey Peterson Laura Petschauer Stephanie Pica Cathy Pickens Daniel Piper Valencia Piper Marc Piunti Tracy Pluskota SOPHOMORES Marykathryn Pocus Crystal Porter Spring Porter Keshia Portis Dawn Potts Marilyn Powell Robert Powell Caryn Pruett Richard Puskarich Nancy Rach Jerry Radats Rhonda Raeth Michelle Roins Denise Ramacci Joseph Ramirez Scott RatNff Jason Rauner Daniel Redus Christine Reed Kristine Reed Armour Reeves Bernard Reichard Gary Reyes Wendy Reynolds James Richard Michael Richardson Dawn Riley James Risley Robert Ritchie Susan Rivera Debra Roach Reginald Robertson Richard Robey Cassondra Robinson Kenneth Robinson Above, Cassandra. Rodney, and Chrissy show great enthusiasm for the class of '89! Lett, Rodney Lopez and Terry Johnson looking as sharp as ever 'Hey we're just too cool! Sophomores 91 Christine Fisher. Shannon Snodgrass, and Stephanie Pica are outrageous! Below Chris ZoHner and Lisa McCormick show that it isn't so bad to be a sophomore STUDENTS ObtaiN 92 PRIVILEGES “Your responsibility becoming a “soph- omore grows tremendously. The classes are more of a challenge from the previous year. You obtain privi- leges; but only over the “freshmen ' — Matthew Martinez This reply among others were some of the answers we received when we asked students how it felt to be a sophomore. “You have more of a privilege be- cause already you know where just about every room is and you won't be embarrassed about not knowing how to find your class. Also, you have a better chance in starting in sports on the Fresh-Soph, squads ' — Charlotte Bridges “Yes, I have more privileges. My classes are very interesting and clear: My teachers teach me very well and I enjoy being in their classes. — Lillie Tullison “To be a sophomore has given me more responsibilities. Since I'm not a freshman, people think more of me. I have way harder classes than before and homework. We may get more privileges, but only over the fresh- man. — Sheila Davis However students felt about their sophomore year, they're still Looking Good Together. Bottom Deana Stilp and Christine Evans are Looking Good Together at the Homecoming bonfire — Dallas Baker SOPHOMORES Tony Robinson Irene Rodriguez John Romano Laura Romano Edward Rose China Rosenthall Valane Rush Mary Ryan Edward Saldzer Cdmille Sanders Steven Sandifer Terri Sdndlm Kimberly Sarek Torrence Scales Michelle Schaffner John Schimmel Connie Scheder Cynthia Schofield Dennis Schrage Sarah Schuitema Dawn Schultz Tracy Schultz Paul Schumake Mark Schwalm John Scott Adrian Scruggs Glenn Selvey Robin Senn Hedi Sexton Ronald Shepard Chen Shipley Marilyn Simes Elizabeth Sissman Ginette Skoronski Andrew Smado Keith Smith Leonard Smith Michelle Smith Sherwin Smith Tony Smith Shanon Snodgrass William Soens Lorinda Soto Torrie Spanos Thomas Spudich Ddmel Stadt Kimberly Stambor Robert Steorns Scott Stender James Stengel Dennis Stenson Milton Stephenson Sherry Stevens Susan Steward Kid Stewart Sherri Stidham Deana Stilp Burton Stone April Strange Jeff Streiler Joseph Sullivan Lisa Swearegene Norman Tartt Desiree Tatum Katherine Taylor Roeshawn Taylor Robert Terry Marcell Tetter Cara Thise Cheryl Thomas Sophomores 93 Kenneth Urmk William Urtz Sylvia Vodeboncoeur Jennifer Vornet Lisa Vasquez Michelle Vega Christopher Vevers SOPHOMORES Dorothy Thompson John Tieri Randy Torkeisen Penny To wry Cheryl Trask ell Carlyn Trull Lisa Tucker Mark Tucker Lillie Tulhson Latricia Turner Reginald Tyler Douglas Tyms Ronald Urban Tammy Urban Scott Vevers Doug Vines Brian Viteli Robert Voris Devorah Wade Kelly Wagner Sherry Wagner Donetta Walker Linda Walker Monica Waider Robert Waider Dorian Wallace Michelle Warn Dana Warwick Carlos Washington Eric Washington Scott Wasinski Lori Watts April Wayne Lonnie Weaver Patricia Weaver On Halloween Bloom Trail has plenty of wicked witches, nevertheless, this witch shows how nice a witch can be 94 NOT PICTURED Linda Ash Christpoher Barnes Bryant Bentley Taisha Brownlee Mary Cizunas Kathleen Collins Barbara Credit Robert Crowley David Fleischman Leandra Flemings Melinda Flowers Michael Fox Antonio Garcia Merit Goings Elliot Green Therisa Gutierrez Gregory Jennmgs Robert Johnson Eddie Jones Jeannie Judd Yolanda Lawton Mike Lemons Marvin Long Mark Lumble Christopher Magruder Sonja May Michoel McElroy Susan McGil Karla McLaurin Bobbie Miller Belinda Nelson Timothy Nelson David Norris Dennis Nowak Katrina Parker John Perez Salathiei Pointer Helen Richardson Tanms Robinson Shiela Rogus Shiela Snodgrass Steven Sons Ken Swaers John Swets Jerry Taylor Jill Taylor Victoria Thomas Dionne Tilmon David Tucker Trocey Turner James Wade Bernita Wiley Jack Wllett Eugene Wiliams Kathryn Wilson Wendy Wolff Craig Wright Robert Weigond Nicole Weller Sandro West Thomas Wheeler Michelle White Kimberly Whitfield Michelle Whittaker Ronald Whobrey Tracy Wilburn Leslie Wilder Gerald Wiley Thomas Willett Anthony Williams Demarco Williams Edward Williams James Williams Penny Williams Rubin Williams Teresa Williams Norman Wilson Rebecca Wilson Thomas Winder Shannon Woods Sonja Woods Lance Wright Christina Wurtzbacher Jean Wyatt Angelique Xenos Sandra Yates Tony Yates Aranda Young Jason Zelek Brian Zimmer Wendy Znavor Christopher Zollner CLASS of 89 VerseS CLASS of 87 The Class of “89”, was full of ambi- tion, pride, and self confidence. They were one strong class rivaling it out with no one other than, the seniors.” During the Wacky Olympics the sophomores were right behind the se- niors. The overall winner was decided after the Tug-of-War contest at the final pep assembley. Even though the sophomores lost, they strived to be the best. Terry Johnson said. Being second is like not being there at all and that's why we want to try our best to be 1. Ana Ancena adds. Our class has a tre- mendous amount of enthusiam and that helps us to give it our all and try to make our class the best it can be!” The sophomore class was a very im- portant asset to Bloom Trail and they were proud of their accomplishments. The sophomore closs tuffs it out during the tug-of-wor contest against the seniors — Danita S. Carter 95 l Looking Good Together Above right, Mike Villarreal and Kim Keogh are trying to stay warm together while watching the Blazer footbaB games. Below left, Wow. this is great! I never thought I could surf in school! says Dave McGrady. Below right, While working at the concession stand during a football game. Tanya Townsend takes time out to wave at the photographer. Zakkiyya Abdullah Heather Adair Denise Adams Michelle Aguirre Roquel Aguirre Esmeralda Alcanter John Allegro Mary Allen Terri Alyea Aaron Anderson Tanjuna Anderson Mont Annis Andrew Ashbrooks Michael Atwood Michelle Avant Dallasandra Baker Randle Baker David Barich Trina Barnes Roger Barr Brady Bartnicki Marlene Beach Dorothy Betdeman Shaun Bell Charles Bennett Denise Berner Benjamin Bettenhausen Harold Beville Lisa Biasella Brian Biel Sandra Billo Danny Bish Mike Blanford Paula Blocker Steve Booker Wendy Booth Wendy Bottando Jodi Boudreau Christine Boulos Katrina Bowman Sherri Bradshaw Michelle Brady Minta Braschier Angela Brewster Joan Brison Jerry Brooks Barbara Brown Sherri Brown Teresa Brown Kerry Brys Holly Buckingham Valerie Buckingham Melissa Buckner Sonja Buckner Brian Burbach Jeffery Buus Oh no. I'm going to fall! , exclaimes Laura Dallabetta You worked too hard and too long to have anything but the best ... A Herff Jones Class Ring. Did you capture the memories? . . the good ... the bad ... the funny ... the sad ... the times ... the trends ... all the games . . and all the names? Purchasing class rings was an impor- tant tradition to most juniors. A female said. It is important because it will help you remember all of your high school years. A male said. “It is important because it helps you remember the CLASSRINGS place you spent four years of your life. The type of rings were the regular tradition and La Petite. La Petite rings were much smaller than the traditional rings and looked more feminine. There were many different styles that could have been chosen for your ring. There were ring designs such as starsign and superstar. Starsign allowed you to reflect your personality and memories by choosing what you wanted on any side of the ring. The superstar design allowed you to feature personalization on your ring above your favorite activity. Also, you could have had personal engraving in bold block letters or clas- sical script letters. In your stone selec- tion there was a choice of birthstones or diamonds with a cut or smooth top. Also, you had the choice of having a vista vue under the stone. Class rings brought back many memories. Also, it was an important tradition What was high school with- out a class ring?? — Billie Jo Harder 99 Top, Mont Annis is proud to of given birth to Lasondra Latham's baby. Right, Students get leid in the hallways. Above, One of the many results of eating Bloom Trail's cafeteria food, Freshman be- ware, this could happen to you. LOVE IS Every day you would have seen people holding, kissing, and cuddling, you hear people in the hallways saying, Aw, isn't that cute! Or, Gag me!” How would you know if you were in love? Here are what some people had to say. ... You start doing silly things and acting very strange.” — Carla Parker ... Every time I see my boyfriend my heart beats twice as fast.” — Lo- retta Dorsey ... When two people share every- thing together and plan to get mar- ried.” — Connie Placek ... You would know by what you feel in your heart and body when the two people are together and when you are apart the feeling never dies.” — Caterina Mancusi ... Love is not only caring and friend- ship, but a oneness, putting him above yourself, and most of all. just seeing him makes you melt inside.” — Joanne Vinck ... When you start off the wall, bizarre things and you are totally ob- sessed ” — Christa Hiestand ... When you're in love it seems like you can't see enough of that per- son and when you do see him her, you get a great feeling inside.” — Kim Keane ... I would be totally spaced out. daydreaming of him all day long, and never listening to what others are say- ing” — Sherri Brown ... You loose track of time and can't concentrate on your work.” — Becky Skalka ... My heart starts beating fast and my hair stands straight up in the air.' — Joe Sandoval ... I would daydream too much and wouldn't know what was going on all aroung me.” — Donna Marnell Well, you heard it from the Juniors. Maybe you experienced some of the above without realizing it. But just think when you saw people holding hands, kissing, and cuddling that you always had a special place for a special per- son in you heart. — Rick Rakich Juniors 100 Junior Class Officers: Chris Culver, President. Kristen Lee. Vice President; Terry Ebert. Public Relations. Back Row. Mrs. Manning. Sponser. Lisa Biasela; Secretary. Mrs. Brower. Sponser. Michelle Pohrte, Treasurer Kimberly Cahill Laurie Callahan Steven Callison Katrina CamiHeri Tom Camilleri Sherrie Campbell Donald Carey Jill Carpenter Raquel Chavez Michal Christensen Rene Christofanelli Yolanda Cleveland Chuck Clow Endella Cole Pamela Coley Charles Conner Steve Conner Tim Conner Rose Contreras Andrea Cooper Arene Cooper Jerry Corbin Deborah Cosentino Ricky Cotto Angelo Cotto-Bullock John Cowan Kevin Craig Crystal Crane Stacey Crims Dan Cuddigan Christine Culver James Culver Laura Dalabetta Paul Daniels James Davies Rose Davis Tony Davis Michael Defranc esc o Larry Delarosa Melissa Derouin- Mendez Thomas Devine John Devitt Albert Dillard Jason Dominguez Loretta Dorsey Kyle Dotson Charles Dovich Kyle Dubridge Jason Duchene Henry Eatman Terrance Ebert Karie Edwards Donald Eger Brenda Ellis Kimberly Ellis Ayopo Erinkitola RIGHT, Let's keep it clean guys! BELOW, Dave McGrady told William Joyce and Chris Boulos, “I was really upset when I was suspended from school for improper dress! WAS UPSET WHEN When ... I found out that the one that loves you the most hurts you the worst! — Patri- cia Tullison ... I got dogged twice in one week end. I found out I had Laura M. in my gym class. — Tim Wehrle ... Our football team wasn't suc- cessful. — Randy Baker ... I bought new Jordache jeans and a week later I tried them on and they didn't fit. — Anonymous ... Someone I became really close to left me with just memories. — Rene Christofaneili ... Someone told me that I'm real- ly not stuck-up. it broke my heart! — N.R. ... I realized I had to listen to an- other boring lecture in Algebra. — Chris Boulos ... I saw two strands of hair in the pizza I had just bitten into during lunch. That is gross! — Grossed Out ... The first three days of school I couldn't find my locker! — Michelle Brady ... I was at a party and my boy- friend came in with another girl. — Latonya Cook .,. I received my first D on my report card, in chemistry. — Anne Sova ... I lost my gold necklace my mother gave to me on my birthday. — Pam Coley ... I found out that Vince Neil was married. — Laura Marr ... I came in last place in confer- ence in cross-country. — Montreal Williams ... Drew and I broke up! — Sam M. ... Waking up and knowing he's not yours anymore! — Dawn Winemiller ... My boyfriend and I broke up. — Connie Placek — Laura McGrath AtaEA� fi Tasha Feruson Steven Fezler Cassandra Floyd Beatrice Franklin Daniel Fuentes Julie Fugiel Debra Garland Robert Gates Joelann Gawel Teresa Gesiakowski Thomas Gibbons Rose Gibson Lachone Giles Holly Gikison Patrick Gineris Geri Giuliani Anthony Gonzalez Brigget Gordon Dorron Gray James Green Kevin Green Brian Greenwood Sharmnetta Griffin John Grummitt Allen Guziejka Billiejo Harder David Harris Tammy Harris Daniel Hathaway William Haynes Carolyn Haysiett Mary Haysiett Richard Heil Dale Heining Joseph Herman Robyn Hicks Christa Hiestand Shedrina High Debbie Hofkamp Randy Holndoner Steve Hosick Ronny Howard Jennifer Hudson Sherlyn Humphry Melissa Hyatte Christopher Jackson Tamara Jackson Tonya Jackson Craig Johnke Rebecca Jelderks Felipe Jimenez Angela Johnson Gregory Johnson Jennifer Johnson Joseph Johnson Julie Johnson Far Left, During an identity crisis. Ken Lambertino. posing as Bartles and Jaymes. is trying to sell alchohoi to Jim Slawnikowski; but his bottle is already ful. Left, Don't drink and drive!''. Jil Carpenter told Chris Culver after loosing the big wheel race at the Wacky Olympics. 103 Kimberly Johnson Tracey Johnson Tyrale Johnson Warren Johnson Cheryl Jonas Yolanda Jones Anne Kamin Michael Kaminski Mary Kaufman Kimberly Keane Kimberly Keogh Fred Kieper Frank King Jeffery Knudsen Kristen Knudsen Trade Kowalski James Kubiak Lacey Kvansnicka Kimberly Lamb Brian Lavelle Kristen Lee Lynette Lee Shannon Lee Tina Leeson Donna LeMarr James Lemke Jr Kimberly Lewandowski Patricia Lewter Robert Liazuk Angelique Little Phillip Littleton Bernadette Lloyd Carl Lucas Matthew MaGruder Julie Mahan Caterina Mancusi Wesley Manis Roxanne Marciniak Donna Marnell Laura Marr Al Martinez Rachel Martinez Keith Matusek Karl Maxwell Paul Mayer Ryan Mayton Tracy McCarty Charles McClain Richard McClain Below, Remember when your mom said. The older you get the crazier you become? Well here's living proof Right, Junior. Laura McGrath . seemed to be fighting off senioritis, while the others seem to have already caught it 4 HA A CLASS ACT When we think about back on our high school days we re- membered more than just cramming for exams, dressing for gym, and that mysterious concoction they tried to pass off as lunch. We remem- bered more clearly the good times, the embarrassing times, and the let's not even begin to mention” times. High school for the most part was a survival course in life and for those who did survive, the best memories remain. Many good memories came to mind, and each with its own unique- ness. The first and last day of school, and all those eventful days In be- tween, which held for us love, laugh- ter, and loud music. Not necessarily in that order. Because of your undying love for education, you rose from silent slumber, anticipating those edifying experiences that awaited you at dear old BTHS. Arriving late to chemistry class, due to the fact your locker was jammed, you found the only seat left was next to the strange ranger with the green and orange hair, whom you later discovered was you best friend last year. But the day continued and the end finally came. Relief struck as you sank into a seat on the bus. At least you got on the right bus, or did you? In between those good times and the not so good times came the em- barrassing times. You though it practi- cally impossible to wake up on the wrong side of the bed. After all. how many sides can you possibly wake up on? But when you had gym second hour and sixth hour you discovered your pants were on backwards, then you began to wonder. It wasn't until you fell alseep in English class and woke up in the elevator that you de- cided it was possible. Seclusion was practically the only solution for your stupidity. Although with every new day there came shining hope. Hope that everyone had forgotten that you scored the winning touchdown at the big game, but for the other team! High school certainly did its best in prepar- ing us for what was to come after graduation — the real world. Finally, the let's not even begin to mention” times remained not men- tioned. Yet, they remained in the backs of minds to be cherished forev- er. However, here were the unforget- table moments of a few members of Bloom Trail's student body. The thing I most remember about my high school days at Trail is: When a certain Varsity cheerleader went to state competition and forgot to wear her briefs!” — Sharon Nykaza ... When Donna Wright bowled her high game of 69 (Bowling Club)! — Monica Morgan ... When Nicki and I were deliver- ing call slips and she turned to walk out of the room and walked into the glass, mistaking it for the door” — Veronica Potter ... The day I threw up all over Kim Gallinski in English class.” — Keith Hernandez ... The day Keith Hernandez threw up all over me in English class.” — Kim Gallinski — Valerie Richard Right, 'he juniors create a rowdie scene to show what upperclassman spirit is all about Tad McConathy Terry McConnell David McGrady Kdren McGrady Ldura McGrdth Shirley McGrew James McKinstry Steven Memmini Micheal Mendez Ddn Merkle Jim Michaels Danny Middleton David Miller Donald Miller Stacy Miner Jerome Mitchell Maranda Mitchell James Molex Charles Montgomery Timothy Montgomery Monica Moran Abdul Muhammad Mary Nathan Nancy Neal Michelle Nee Richard Nelson Robert Neuman Tony Nirchi David Notes Randall Norcutt Sharon Oakes Patrick O'Brien Robert Oposnow Donald Ordonez Montine Oski Dawn Ottenstroer Bobbi Owens June Page Georgina Pappas Carla Parker Jeffrey Parker William Pas5 Edward Pellegrini Steven Peralta Timothy Perchinski Jennifer Peters Shauna Pierson Connie Plocek Michelle Pohrte Robert Poppo Veronica Potter Susan Proper Mary Quiroz Richard Rakich Gary Ratliff Darnell Reed Lower Right, Junior year is full of many lasting memories unfortunately. Lacey Kvasnicka finds U S. History is one of them Below, Michelle Pohrte. Steve Peralta, and Kristine Lee show theri true junior spirit while participating in the three legged race Below, The junior powder puff team celebrates after their victorius win over the seniors OUR SPECIAL YEAR Wow! Junior year had finally came, you were no longer considered underclassmen, but was it really what you expected? We asked members of the Class of 88 how they felt about their junior year, they replied: ... You have more privileges, but the work is more difficult ... and I final- ly get to go to prom now! — Rox anne Marciniak. ... Being a junior is being able to pick on underclassmen. And also knowing that we get another chance to win the fixed spirit contest next year!' — Steve Peralta. ... My junior year is as hard as I thought it would be. My first two years were much better in the fun depart- ment even though we still made it LIVE! — Tanjuria Anderson. ... The best thing about my junior year is that I've always been looking forward to being a varsity cheerleader and now I'm one with a great squad! — Tonya Winemiller. ... It's easier because Mr. Lodge and Mr. Baldridge are no longer giving me D's although it seems that Mr. Krupa is trying to pick up on their bad habits. — Keith Matusek. ... The Class of 88 has become uperclassmen and that is what makes the school POP! — Shauncey Jackson. Junior year was definitely a year that required a lot of hard work and re- sponsibility. But with that, also came many wonderful memories that you'll treasure forever, many decisions have to be made, but when this special year has ended you got a certain feeling of accomplishment, maturity and msot of all a big sigh of relief! — Rene Christofanelli 107 JllMHJi'Off Lett, Laurie Durbin and Mark Lumbley. are trying to decide how there going to spend their weekend Above, Jim Osborn, hke many others spends his weekends working and making the foods we aB enjoy Top, Jubilation was the “in' place to be on many weekends AFTER HOURS 108 The weekends were always a long awaited two days dur- ing the school year. During that time, you could find many stu- dents at popular dance clubs such as Jubilation which was open solely for people under twenty one. Stu- dents also went out with friends to other places in the community such as the mall, bowling alleys, skating rinks, out on dates, and of course to the many parties thrown by other members of the student body. You could always be sure to see many old friends and to make some new friends. How did these people usually spend their precious two days? I usually spend my weekends thinking about Kenny Urnik. — Hol- ly Gilikison “I usually go shopping. — Tina Tldd I go to the latest movies. — Lisa Tidd “I spend my weekend having fun with my friends. — Karen McGrady I spend my weekends going cra- zy! — Dale Heining “I spend my time with George. — Jennifer Waitekus Hanging around with the guys. — Tom Camilleri I spend my Saturdays watching Pee Wee Herman. — Tim Conner I spend the weekends going out and spending time with Mark. — Laurie Durbin Working or spending money. — John Tieri I spend my weekends going out and having fun with Gary. — Caryn Pruett Either working or with Jean S. — Mike Defrancesco I usually spend my weekends go- ing to parties. — Sherry Bradshaw Partying. — Jenny Hudson Going to parties. — Danny Bish Hurray for the weekends that are always to short! — Geri Giuliani Many people decide on the weekends to spend even more time at school enpying the many festivities Valene Richard Nicole Richardson Willis Ringer William Ritchie Linda Rivera Joseph Roche Marla Romano Leroy Rose Paul Rossi Lewis Ruphard Cassandra Rush James Rypstra Ronnie Salinas Jackie Sallee James Salyer Cristela Sanchez April Sanders Sandy Sanders Timothy Sanders Joseph Sandoval Amy Sato Jean Schneider Randy Schreiber Clinton Sexton Keith Shannon Kimberly Shaw David Shea Hope Shumpert Nancy Signorelli Kristin Simenson Becky Skalka Carlton Smith Haynes Smith Susanna Soto Anne Sova Derrick Speights Robert Stack Cliff Stanley Tracy Starr John Stearns Mark Stenson Tim Stoffregan Angela Stuart Kathy Szitasy Kely Tabbit Christine Taylor Jeanette Taylor Treena Taylor Raina Teverbaugh Tina Thompson Nicole Thorek James Thorpe Lisa Tidd Tina Tidd Darrien Tilmon Sherri TouveUe Tanya Townsend Randy To wry Gregory Trevino John Troli Patricia TuHison Jeff Turner Vickie Turner NO FRIENDS Friendless Dork. As unappealing as it may sound, it was quite a fun experience to carry this title. How do I know? I was one. Of course I wasn't really friendless (I think!), but by becoming a self-proclaimed Friendless Dork, a person could completely free themselves from the problems of high school life. Friendless Dorks didn't care what they looked like or what other people thought of them. They could have fall- en down a flight of stairs, gotten up, dropped their books, tripped over their books, fallen down another flight of stairs, gotten up. and then sipped mer- rily along their way. We usually hung around in groups of two. The other person being consid- ered our only friend. We did, however, make sure that people realized that the only reason we had a friend is be- cause our mothers paid them (Of course my only friend's mom paid me to be her friend, too!) Life was never boring for the friend- less ones. You never had to worry about your friend not being home. Since they had no other friends, they were always home. Your only friend and you could wade in a creek for tadpoles, play in a park in the middle of the night while singing the Donny and Marie theme song, go to Kiddie- land (and like it), or order a pizza at Angelo's and eat it at Burger King. You knew us when you say us, we were easy to spot. We were the ones that got on the wrong bus and had to walk three miles to get home, forgot our locker combinations every Mon- day, and walked into closed doors. We had no friends, no home, no life, no personality, and no reflexes. We hoped to take over the school eventually. After that? the White House. — Teresa Gesiakowski Kellie Velasquez Amy Veldkamp Roquei Vervhed Joanne Vinck Tom Vogel Cheryl Wade Vera Wade Jennifer Waitekus Catherine Walker Diane Walker Robert Walker Edwin Walter Walter Ward Cdtherine Washington lashown Watson Dawn Watts Right, Oh! No! Not again1 That's the third time today!” Aaron Wayne Keisha Webster Timothy Wehrle Sean Weller Anita Wilhams Montreal Williams Rebecca Williams Tamika Wilson Dawn Winemiller Tonya Winemiller Geroge Winsted Tracy Woerner Maurice Wood Georgette Wortham Mcihael Wortham Donna Wright Marlene Yemk Martha Zambrano 110 Above: A typical group of Friendless Dorks, (front row) Debbie Cosentino and Arene Cooper, (back row) Tracy McCorty. Billie Jo Harder. Kim Keogh. Michelle Lopez, and Trade Kowalski Lett: Louie Ruphard demonstrates how a Friendless Dork should carry his her books 111 NOT PICTURED Van Alford Eric Bailey Kimberly Bell Jiana Belton Mario Burkhardt Andrea Cabot Jeff Cameo Lea Cash Michael Cisek Marty Clerk-Fleming Brenda Cook Nancy Cook Arlene Cooper Jeffrey Dees Mary Dejoris Basil Desantis Larry Drake Valerie Easton Ernest Greenwood Frank Guiliana Charles James William Jarrells Carmenlita Johnson Darren Johnson Julie Keene William Kimbrel Robert Kopea Marcia Limonds Louis Levesque David Lileikis Erid Lindsey Albert Lopez Alfred Mayo Mark Miller Trina Murphy Beverly Neal Joseph Pease Kimberly Reyna Kristie Rice Monica Rogers Dawn Schaffner Jeffrey Schimmel Kina Simmons Kenneth Simpson Sue Stack Stephen Stark Barbara Staten Crystal Steele Timothy Stege Michele Swearegene Matthew Taylor Christopher Torkelsen Rita Vallone Kathleen Wade Keith Warn Terry Williams Bayland Willis Sheila Wooden ‘ Marla R. Acena Darla Adams Noyan R. Alkin Brian Thomas Anderson Linda Ann Anderson Tony Andreatta Joseph W. Ashe Richard D. Atwood Robert Bailey Michael T. Baker Judith Joian Balogh Michael Banlcki Alandis Bankhead Debbie Lynn Bankhead James Robert Barnes Kenneth Barnes Laura Ann Barrett Steve Batson Amy Lynn Beck Jacqueline Bell Althea Denise Benson Scott Robert Berchem Charlene Smith gives a trumpet solo Hawaiian style Robert Berner David Betz Seniors 114 Joey Beuster Troy L. Billingsley Susan Marie Blllo Arleta Blackmon Carrie A. Blocker Sherri Bloom Valencia Bobo Jim Boettger David Bogaczyk Candi Bowman Racquet L. Boyett Melody Bradford Martin Bradshaw Jill M. Brennan JOhn A. Brennan Jerry W. Brock Tony Brooke Colleen Brooks Michelle Renee Broulllette Aileen Brown Novella Brown Tederlan Brown Kenneth Mathew Bruce Lynn Marie Buckley Teresa Buckley Karen Sue Katherine Buckner Giuseppe Buggeml Tonla Kay Bullitt Patricia Bunn Lisa Burda Senioirs 115 Valorie Angela Burton Shawn Butler Bernard Buus Eric Caccavarl Denise Calrd James Calabrese Kimberly Ann Calabrese Michael Cales Valerie Cameo Ronald Canall Jose Cantu Danlta Carter Willie Carter Denise Chaffee Eddie Chmlelewski Michelle Chrlstofanelll David Clark Wayne Clark Victoria Collins Rosa Colon Teresa Combs Mike Concannon Christina Contreras Terry Conway Dawn Cook Joe Cook Latonya Cook Malda Cornish James Couch Bruce Crose Seniors 116 Steve Crumbaugh Cheri Czajka Dawn Davies Ruth Davis Donna Decker Lori Decker Michael Delaney Kevin Delorenzo Sam Diaz Terrance Dillard Ralph Donaldson Anthony Drake Brain Duenslng Tom Dulaney Jacqueline Dunne Lori Dunne Deborah Durish Diane Dworak Allen Edwards Sandra Elliott Christina Enright Lemi Erlnkltola Jennifer Estep Charles Filllon Desiree, Kendra and Jim Calabrese are Looking Good Together at the Homecoming dance. 117 Richard Fisher, Jr. Bryan Flatt Robert David Flesher Margaret A. Fletcher Jim Osborne and Marc LaPeau show oft their Senior spirit by coloring their faces blue and gold. Al Flournoy, li Glenn Lorenzo Flowers Robert Ford Suzanne M. Fortener James Fosco Greg Gacke Missy Gain Althela Yvonne Galloway Denise Marie Galminas John Galvan Vicki D. Garcia Barbara Gall Garner Thomas E. Gibson Mollle Glass Ronald Glenn Jeff Goldberg Robert Henry Goluszka Richard A. Gomez Mlshelle Goodwin Emeral Jerome Gordon Seniors 118 Brian Grant Caria Gray Joe Gruszkowski Linda Gruszkowski Kristin Guiliani June Gurgel Rose Guzlejka Kris Haines John Hall Karen Marie Haney Andrea Joy Hargreaves Patricia Ann Hart Geneva Hawthorne Terri Hayes Scott Haynes Kimberly Haynie Michelle L. Henry Kimberly Hesser Kanise Lenore Hinton Ed Hodor Kimberly Ann Hodor Staci Marie Hoevker Rick Hollingsworth Kelly Jo. Hooks Cheryl Hryn Phillip M. Jackson Rochelle A. Jackson Shauncey G. Jackson Valerie Lynn Jackson Paul Jamrock Seniors 119 Sue A. Jansma Marty Jaranowskl Tom Jennings Laurie Sue Jensen Lisa M. Jensen Lori A. Johnson Melva Johnson Ron Johnson Gregg Johnstone Lavlta M. Jones Regina Denise Jones Chareese L. Joubert William Judd Marc A. Jugln Jay Jurek Tanja KalanJ Steve Kaminski Dorothy Kay Desiree Kendra Theresa Ketcham Rheda Mechelle King Ann M. Koesema Chris Kowalski Carol Kraus Michael Terrence Krause Frank Kuhn Seniors 120 Dennis Kunstman Richard Kurczewskl Raymond C. Kuznlckl Elissa Kwiatkowski Kenneth R. Lambertino Roger Lange Marc LaPeaux Pamela Rene Lathan Greg Lay Steve Lee Marcia Lemonds Deborah A. Lennertz Lisa Lesnlak Louis J. Levesque Janell Lewis Melissa Dawn Lindmark Charlene L. Lindner Chris Lltwin Michelle C. Lopez April Marie Lovett Robert A. Lucente Jeffery F. Lukasik Debra Ann Machlelson Ofelia Magana Dawn Marie Majka Gall Cherone Malone Seniors 121 Colleen Maloney Keith Mann Mike Manning Rick Manno Becky Marcinko Robert Martinez Kenneth Maxwell Jeffrey Mayo Donna Jean McCallon Robert McCarter Carmen Deanna McConnell Kamlle McKevis Johnnie McMichals James McMullins Christy Merkner Brett Millsap Maxine Tonja Mitchell Tony Mitchell Diahann Mennett Mortimer Jerry Moser Leeann Mueller Jennifer Murphy Phillip Myers Claudia Nance Amy Marie Naranjo Steve Nardl Marie Antoinette Natale Lee Ann Naue James Nettles Todd Matthew Neugebauer Seniors 122 Robert Norwood William Norwood Michael Nowocin Kimberly Esperanza Nunez Michelle Nylrl Sharon Ann Nykaza Victorlno Ordonez Ericka Ouverson Lolita Overbey Gregory Parker Sherry Patrevito Donna Lee Patrick Todd Paulsen Mark Pease The seniors show their school spirit after their victory in the Wacky Olympics. Centhia Peavler Delores Peden Frank Perry Lisa Perry Karen Peterson Kevin Peterson Lisa Petner Sherri Celeste Petschauer Nick Pezzuto John Pfeiffer Seniors 123 Robyn Phillips James M. Pigatti Michelle Lee Pluskota Michael Sean Poe Senior Cheerleaders are Looking Good Together as they display their award winning pyramid. Karen Polacek Carrie Poppo Janeice Gaylee Prescott Bryan W. Proper Christy A. Pruett John M. Quilico Sabrina Serita Radclifle Teresa A. Rainey Robert James Rains Michael E. Rauhut Otis Reed Carol Anne Regan Donna Relthknecht Tony Reyna Michael J. Reynolds Robert Reynolds Natalie Richard Mark V. Rloia Brian O. Robinson Christine Rocha Seniors 124 Peggy S. Rode Michael Rodriguez Mary E. Rosenthall Sandra Kay Roth Joab Ryan Dale Salters Violanda Sanchez Samantha Sanders Linda Santiago Jennifer L. Scanland Joseph Schimmel Kimberly A. Schofield Jim Schultz Kim Schwalm Joe Schwartz Liana Marie Schwartz Johnny Scott Lilnda B. Sedwick Ron Senzel Kim A. Sera Christopher L. Sewell Cynthia Sewell Chanel Sherman Glenda Diane Sherman Shonvette Shields John Sholey Michael P. Slmenson Jerry Simmons Tracy Skalka Debbie Ann Sklmel Seniors 125 Lisa Ann Slack James Slawnikowski Laurie Small Charlene M. Smith Courtland Amelia Smith Chris Snodgrass Tamle Snodgrass Michelle Helene Sova Joseph David Sowles Richard Sprague Deborah Srog Richard N. Stack Karen M. Stasko Lisa Marlene Stefano Wendi K. Steurbaut Maria Ann Stilts Scott W. Stokes Cassandra D. Stone Jim Sylvester Kim Eileen Tabbltt Frank Taftora Jett Talley Alex Tambrinl Tina M. Thiele Brian Jay Thomas Rob Tldd Tracy Jeverell Townsend Marcos Trevino Davetta Turner Gall Turner Seniors 126 William Dave Turner III Antonio A. Vance Carolyn Denise Vance Nicole VanSanten Kelly Vassas James Dale Vaughn Celia Velios Ray Vervlied Michael Villareal Brian Vollriede Jacquenette Wade William Howie Wade During the Wacky Olympics, Marla Acena and Joe Gruszkowski really get wacky while Sharon Nykaza cheers them on. Carol Ann Walker Eric Walker Eugene R. Walker Robin Janelle Walker Stacey Lee Walker Tracey Walker Dawn M. Walter Betty Ward Sheryl Weldon Kevin James Weller Seniors 127 Belinda K. Wells Renee West Curt W. Whittlnghill Ann Whobrey Renard Wilcox Wayne Wilder Brian Wiley Dion Wiley Anita Williams Mark J. Williams Preclta C. Williams Jennifer Wills Mark S. Wilson Rusty J. Woerner Jearl Wood Rickie Sharon Wood Sean Woods (Sanford) Karen Marie Yambor James B. Yates Heath Zeller Not Pictured Kenneth E. Avant James E. Banks Henry T. Beach Samuel Beach Anthony Beal Dawn D. Birdsong Demetrio Bobo David A. Castro Carl Credit Joe H. Danielewicz Kesone Dara Raymond C. Fonseca Beth A. Grayczyk James O. Mitchell, Jr. Darin Monroe Robert Najersa Donna O’Barski James M. Osborn Walter Perry Larry A. Pisterzi Jennifer A. Plamondon Seniors 128 Paul A. Hoff Lisa M. Holublak Daniel M. Jackson Edgar Jackson Nathan Jackson Mark P. John Dean A. Johnson Corey-Jane Jones Kenheth A. Jones FredL. Kepliniger John W.J(rels Jacqueline J. Reeves John J. Reynolds Dena M. Sanchez George Sandifer Karen M. Sarnowski Fred A. Sneade Frank Snow John P. Sowonik Michael Tabler Felicia David Betz drinks away in the bottle-drinking contest during Homecoming Week of 1986 Let's dance the night away!” says Carol Reagan to Tom Du- laney. as they paint the dance hall red with their sizzling clothes. Juniors TURNING Seniors If you had asked the average high school student what the definition of a senior was, the first thing that would come to mind was, A person who has been in high school for four years. For- tunately. there were some students who had the privilege of graduating after only three years of high school curriculum. One of these students, after being asked how she felt about the honor, responded by saying, I feel very proud about it, and for being able to handle a greater amount of work. Some students, like Beverly Neal, ac- cepted the challenge of having two or three more classes than everyone else, which sometimes was a real strain. I would strongly suggest others not to try to graduate in three years, said Beverly, unless they are willing to work extra hard. Another advantage of becoming a senior as a junior was having an extra year to spend however you pleased, and not having to worry about the problems that went along with a high school day. My plans are to attend Eastern Illinois University, added Bev- erly, and work harder to accomplish my goals. There were also some disadvan- tages to graduating early. For one, if you decided to go to college immedi- ately after graduation, you would be a very young and inexperienced col- lege freshman. Second, you would not have had the chance to socialize with your friends and favorite teachers an- other year. Instead, you would had to of matured a lot faster, and accepted a lot more responsibility. — Karl Maxwell Maria R. Acena Band 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 1, 2; Vice President — Choir 1, 2; Class President 12; Class officer 1 2, 3, 4; Literary Magazine 2, 3; Mathletes 1 2, 4, Na- tional Honor Society 3,4; Science Fair 1 Senator, President — Student Council 1 2, 3. 4; State Science Fair, 1st place; U.S. Marines Award in Biochemistry Darla Adams Bowling Club 1, 2 Brian Thomas Anderson Football Team 1, 2, 3 Linda Ann Anderson Choir 1, 2; Gospel Choir 1, 2, 3; P.E. Leader 3 Tony A. Andreatta Band 1, 2; Bowling Club 1, 2, 3 Joseph W. Ashe Wrestling Team 1, 4 Richard D. Atwood Concert Band 1,2, Marching Band 2, 3; Symphonic Band 3, 4; Choraliers — Choir 3, 4; Judo Club 2, 3; Treasurer — Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Robert Bailey Journalism Honor Society 2; Tennis Team 2 Michael T. Baker Science Fair 1; Tech Crew 1, 2, 3, 4 Judith Jolan Balogh Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Outdoor Adven- ture Club 1, 2, 3. 4, Softball Team 2, 3; Teacher's Aide 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Team 2, 3, 4 Michael Banicki Basketball Team 1 Debbie Lynn Bankhead O.E.A. 4 James Robert Barnes Outdoor Adventure Club 2 Kenneth Barnes O.E.A. 4; Track Team 1, 2, 3, 4 Laura Ann Barrett Choir 1, 2 Amy Lynn Beck Choir 1, 2, 3 Althea Denise Benson Gospel Choir 3; P.E. Leader 3, 4. Teacher's Aide 1; V.I.C.A. 4; Yearbook Staff 3 Scott Robert Berchem Band 1, 3, 4; Swim Team 1; Tennis Team 3. 4 Bob Berner V.I.C.A. 3, 4 David Betz Class Vice President 2, 4. Class Presi- dent 3; Matheles 1, 2,4; National Honor Society 3, 4; State-Science Fair 1; Stu- dent Council 1 Troy L. Billingsley Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4, Wrestling Team 1, 2, 4 129 130 Susan Marie Billo Bowling Club 2, 4; Choir 1; Dean's Aide 2,3.4; Outdoor Adventure Club 1.2,3, 4 Arleta Blackmon National Honor Society 3, 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students Carrie A. Blocker Manager — Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 2, 3. 4; Man- ager — Track Team 3.4; Athletic Aide 3, 4; Office Aide 1, 2, 3 Sherri Bloom Band 1,2; Science Fair 1; Swim Team 1; Teacher's Aide 3 Jim Boettger Baseball Team 1; Swim Team 1 Racquet L. Boyett T.A.A.S. 1; Teacher's Aide 2; Track Team 1 Melody Bradford Track Team 3. 4 Martin Bradshaw A-V Aide 2,4; Bowling Club 2; Outdoor Adventure Club 4; P.E. Leader 4; Sci- ence Fair 1; Teacher's Aide 4 Jill Marie Brennan Outdoor Adventure Club 1, 2; Quill Scroll 4; Yearbook Staff 3.4; Academ- ic Editor — Yearbook Staff 4; Key Club 1; Library Aide 1. 2 John A. Brennan A-V Aide 2,3,4; Freshman Mixed-Choir 1; Concert Choir 2, 3.4; Choraliers 3. 4; Dean's Aide 1; To Kill A Mockingbird — Drama 1; Our Town — Drama 2; You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown — Drama 3; Rest Assured — Drama 3; Drama 4; Oliver — Musical 2; How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying — Musical 2; Fiddler On The Roof — 3; Musical 4; Swim Team 1,2,3, 4; Tennis Team 1 Jerry W. Brock Teacher's Aide 4; Tennis Team 1 2, 3, 4; V.I.C.A. 3. 4; Wrestling Team 3 Tony Brooke Baseball Team 1,2; Basketball Team 1, 2, 4; Football Team 1, 2 Colleen Brooks Band t 2; H.E.R.O. 3. 4 Michelle ftenee Brouillette Science Fair 1 Aileen Brown Newspaper Staff 2, 3; Softball Team 3; Volleyball Team 2. 3 Tederian Brown Band 1, 2; Gospel Choir 2, 3; T.A.A.S. 1. 2. 3; V.I.C.A. 3 Kenneth Mathew Bruce Newspaper Staff 2, 3. 4; P.E. Leader 3, 4; Teacher's Aide 2 Lynn Marie Buckley Library Aide 3. 4; Science Fair 1 Seniors HAVE Class Why was your senior year supposed to be the best year of your life? Be- caus of memories? Could it have been the teacher, grades, football, or bas- ketball games, or the special dances held throughout the year? Who was responsible for all of these activities? The senior class has planned special activities such as Turnabout and senior week. These events required many plans and preparations. The class as well as the sponsor all worked together as a team to achieve their goals. It was not easy to plan a dinner for over a hundred people or much less trying to entertain them all. Many of the stu- dents involved in senior class were also in other sports or clubs. Many people thought that being the head of the class was always fun and games, but it was not, as you can ask any member of the class that it also involved a lot of work and the willingness to help out as much as possible, also making an effort to get along with the other students. The students recieved most of the credit, but let's not forget the person who has made it all possible, Mr. Perna, the sponsor. — Michelle Lopez Teresa Buckley Symphonic Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Marching Band 1,2,3,4, Cheerleader 2; Science Fair 1; Guidance Aide Karen Sue Katherine Buckner Science Fair 1 Giuseppe Buggemi Basketball Team 1, 2, 3, 4, National Honor Society 4; Science Fair 1 Tonia Kay Bv|Jlitt Manager — Football Team 3; Gym- nastics Team 1,2, u.O.E.A. 4, T.A.A.S. Patricia Bunn Foreign Languages Club 1; Library Aide 2; Outdoor Adventure Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball Team Manger 2; Teacher's Aide 1. 4 Valorie Angela Burton Flag Team 2; Future Homemakers of America 3; HERO 2; Junior Booster Club 3 Shawn Butler Choir 1, 2. 3, 4; Musical 2, 3, 4; P.E. Leader 4; Student Council 3, 4 Denise Caird Newspaper Staff 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Ad- venture Club 1,2, 3,4, Tech Crew 2,3, 4 James Calabrese Baseball Team 1; Public Relations 3; Class Board 4, Mathletes 1, 2, 4; Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4; Illinois State Scholar Kimberly Calabrese Class Board 3, 4, Mathletes 4; Vice- President, National Honor Society 3, 4; Quill Scroll 4; Assistant Managing Edi- tor, Yearbook Staff 3; Editor-in-Chief, Yearbook Staff 4, Physical Fitness Awards 1. 2, 3, 4. 1st place 3; Illinois State Scholar Michael Cales Baseball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; V.I.C.A. 3, 4, Wrestling Team 1, 2 Valerie F. Cameo Symphonic Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Jazz Band 2; Class Board 1; Class Secretaries 2, 3, 4; Mathletes 1,2,4; Musical, Oliver 1; Sci- ence Fair 1 Jose Cantu, Jr. Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Symphonic Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chess Club 3, 4; Golf Team 4; Musical, Orchestra 2,3, 4; Library Aide; Wrestling Team 1 Danita S. Carter Class Board 4; Captain, Pom Pon Bla- zettes 1, 2, 3, 4; T.A.A.S. 1, 2; Track Team 1; Sophomore Class Editor, Year- book Staff 3; Assistant Senior Class Edi- tor, Yearbook Staff 4 Willie Carter Basketball Team 1; Football Team 1, 2 Denise Chaffee Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Cheerleader 2; Class Board 2, 3, 4; Foreign Languages Club 131 Right, Jay Jurek. Mike Rauhut and Rusty Woerner get into the South- ern spirit as they portray the characters Huckleberry Fin . Mark Twain , and Tom Sawyer . Below, 1. 2. buckle my shoes. 3. 4. line up to score. 5. 6. without debate, because on 7. 8. the Seniors will prove that they are great! Lower Left, During the Homecoming activities, Scott Stokes. Kris Haines and Denise Chaffee, prove that Senior Spirit is rated 1! 1; Musical. Pit Band 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 1, 2; Science Fair 1; Student Council 1 2, 3. 4; Student Council Senator 3; Band Aide 2. 3 Edward P. Chmielewski Band 1. 2. 3, Managing Editor. News- paper Staff 2, 3; Quill Scroll 3 Michelle L. Chrlstofanelli A-V Aide 2; Dean's Aide 4, Drama 2; Foreign Languages Club 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Softball Team 2; Teacher's Aide 1,2; Volleyball Team 2, 3, 4; Junior Boosters 3 David Clark Basketball Team 1, 2, 3; Dean's Aide 1 2, 3, 4; Golf Team 1, 2, 3, 4, Science Fair i Victoria Denise Collins Choir 1, 2. 3. 4; Class Officer Board 1. Foreign Languages Club 2; Gospel Choir 2; T.A.A.S. 2; Executive Board Rosa G. Colon Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Foreign Languages Club 1, 2; Teacher's Aide 4 Teresa Ann Combs Band 1; Bowling Club 3. 4; Drama 2. 3, 4; Tech Crew 2, 3.4; Business Resource Center Aide 4 Michael J. Concannon Golf Team 3. 4, Wrestling Team 1, 2 Tina Contreras O.E.A. 4. Softball Team 2, 3, 4; Swim Team 2; Football Manager 1, 2 Dawn L. Cook A-V Aide 1; Guidance Office Aide 2, 3 Joseph Paul Cook A-V Aide 3,4; Basketball Team 2; Class Board 3. 4; Football Team 1 2; Teach- er's Aide 1 3; V.I.C.A. 3 James Couch Football Team 1; Judo Club 2 Bruce Crose Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 2, 3, 4, Swim Team 1 3. 4 Steven Arthur Crumbaugh Tennis Team 2 Cheri Lynn Czajka Student Council 3 Dawn Marie Davies Student Council 1; Guidance Office Aide 1, 2. 3 Ruth A. Davis President — Gospel Choir 1, 2, 3; Vol- leyball Team 1 Donna L. Decker Foreign Languages Club 3, 4; Teach- er's Aide 3, 4 Sam Diaz Band 1 2, Baseball Team 1 Anthony J. Drake Basketball Team 1; C.W.T. 4, Football Team Jacqueline G. Dunne Library Aide 2 Most MEMORABLE Moments My Most Memorable Moment Was When . . . I spent all those unforgettable cra- zy times with my friends. — John Brennan. I made my stage debut with my zipper open. — Robert Martinez I met Jim Michaels, and looking for- ward to graduation 87 ! — Nicole Vansanten We attended the World Interna- tional Cheerleading Competition April, 1986, and taking fourth place. — Natalie Richard The handstand competitions be- tween Mike Concannon and Mike Nowacin in gym class junior year. Each one said they were the best, until Tonia Bullitt beat them both! — Kim Hodor I triped out in Mr. Cole's third period Accounting Class with Ralph, Danita, Trina, Maida, Heath, Kim, Victor and Michelle. — Pam Lathan Seeing all my friends mature from teenagers to young adults. — Ralph Donaldson I met KRISTIN and making the 1987 turnabout. — Joe Schimmel Being with all of my best friends; Donna Rae. Ericka, Shawn, Val, Scott, Bill, and everyone in Economics. — Christy Merkner After the September 5th football game, I found out that my friends totally covered my car with Center- folds and they sang Happy Birthdy on the roof of a car across the parking lot. — Jose Cantu I made a horror flic for French III with Lemi, Danita, Lisa, Heath, and Kim. — June Gurgle Prom 1986 and June 1987 Graduation. — Stacey Walker I was elected DECA state President. — John Quilico I was on the Blazettes and being with the A.V. crew. — Donna McCallon I became good friends with people I never met before, and also being in Mr. Cole's Accounting class. — Victor Ordonez I had all the fun and laughs in French III with Danita, Lisa June and Heath. — Lemi Erinkitola The Seniors and Senior class domi- nated every other class during the Homecoming festivities!!! (Ha, Ha Juniors!) — Rob Goluszka — By Danita S. Carter Lori Dunne Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Musical 3; O.E.A. 4; Student Council 3, 4; President of JR. Booster Club; Aide Counselor Office 2, 3 Debbie Durish Library Aide 1; Softball Team 1, 2, 4; Student Council 1 Diane M. Dworak Band 1. 2; Counseling Aide 3 Christina Enright H.E.R.O. 3 Lemi Ola Erinkitola Newspaper Staff 1, 2; Nurse's Aide 1; Science Fair 1; T.A.A.S. 1; Teacher's Aide 1, 2, 3 Charles Fillion V.I.C.A. 3 Richard Fisher Jr. Choir 1, 2. 3; Football TEam 1,2; Musical 3; Wrestling Team 1, 2 Margaret A. Fletcher Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Greg Gacke Bowling Club 3; Chess Club 3; Judo Club 1, 2, 3; Science Fair 1; Tennis Team 2, 3 Missy Gain Attendance Aide 3; Choir 4;Newspa- per Staff 2, 3, 4; H.E.R.O. 3, 4; President — F.H.A. 3,4; Outdoor Adventure Club 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1, 2; Teacher's Aide 2 Denise Marie Galminas Attendance Aide 4; Drama 1; Football Team Manager 3; Gymnastics Team 4; Senior Class Officer 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Literary Magazine 2; Physical Fitness Award 4 John Galvan Wrestling Team 1, 2 Vicki D. Garcia Volleyball Team 1, 2 Barbara Gail Garner Band 1, 2; Drill Team 1; V.I.C.A. 3, 4 Thomas E. Gibson Football Team 1 Mollie Glass C.W.T. 3, 4 Ronald Glenn Baseball Team 1. 2, 4; Dean's Aide 2; Football Team 1, 2 Robert Henry Goluszka A-V Aide 3; Band 1, 2; Junior Class Vice-president; Class Board 3, 4; Foot- ball Team 1; Golf Team 4; Student Council 1, 2; Tennis Team 2, 4 Richard A. Gomez Football Team 3; Judo Club 2; Science Fair 1 Mishelle Goodwin Bowling Club 1, 2; Choir 1, 2, 3; News- paper Staff 1; Judo Club 3; Outdoor Adventure Club 4 133 The full moon has serious affects on Michael Atwood. Jim Osborne, and Marc Lapeaux at the Homecoming Game. Let's party . Hawaiian style! These members of the senior class get into the spirit of things on their winning Homecoming float. Junior. David McGrady. tries to figure out where the superior senior spirit comes from that cheerleaders Rob Goluszka. Joe Cook and Victor Or- donez have. Emeral Jerome Gordon Terri Hayes C.W.T. 3 Tennis Team 1 Joe Gruszkowski Scott Haynes Football 1, Judo 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 1 Wrestling Team 1 ing Club 3; Science Fair 1; V.I.C.A. 4 Kelly Jo Hooks Journalism Honor Society 3,4; Newspa- per Staff 2, 3, 4; Quill Scroll 3, 4 134 June Gurgel Foreign Languages Club 4, Literary Magazine 2; Science Fair 1; Teacher's Aide 3; Yearbook Staff 1. 2 John Hall Choir 1. 2. 3. 4; Musical 1, 2; Oliver, How to Succeed; Wrestling Team 1, 2 Karen Marie Haney A-V Aide 2; Bowling Club 3, 4; Foreign Languages Club 3; Newspaper Staff 2, 3, 4; Teacher's Aide 2 Andrea Joy Hargreaves Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; President: Choraliers; Gymnastics Team 1. 2. 3. 4; O.E.A. 4; P E. Leader 4 Geneiva Hawthorne Track Team 1, 2, 3 Michelle L Henry Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Mathletes 1, 2, 4. Musi- cal 1 3, 4 Kanise Lenore Hinton Choir 1; Volleyball Team t Ed Hoder Football Team 3, 4 Kimberly Ann Hodor D.E.C.A. 3, 4; Junior Vice President; Li- brary Aide 1; Musical 3, 4; Nurse's Aide 3. 4 Staci Marie Hoevker A-V Aide 1, 2, 3, 4; P.E. Leader 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Student Council 1. 2; Swim Team 1; T.A.A.S. 1, 2 Rick Hollingsworth A-V Aide 3; Attendance Aide 3, Bowl- Cheryl Hryn Band 1, 2; Bowling Club 1; Library Aide 1; Newspaper Staff 4, P.E. Leader 4 Phillip M. Jackson A-V Aide 4; Drama Honor Society 4, Wrestling Team 4 Rochelle A. Jackson Student Council 3; T.A.A.S. 2, 3 Shauncey G. Jackson Tennis Team 4 Valerie Lynn Jackson Attendance Aide 2; H.E.R.0.4; T.A.A.S. 1, 2. 3; Teacher's Aide 1, 3 Paul Jamrock Choir 1; Football Team 1; Swim Team 2. 3. 4 Marc Lapeaux jams through his senior year with style. School may be over, but friendship is forever. Senior. Rob Goluszka. invents a new way of surfing, without water or a surfboard. Decisions NEVER End! Senior year was a year in high school that everybody looked forward to. but it was also sort of a sad experience. Looking back and remembering all of the great times they had and realizing that they were almost over, was enough to depress any senior. They would be cheering on the football and basketball players for the last time, screaming for their class at their last pep assemblies, and attending their last prom. One thing I'm sure most were thankful for. was that they would be taking their last tests and final ex- aminations, in high school that is. Then there were the many decisions that were to be made senior year. Most were of age during that time and had much more freedom than they had before they were 18. They had the choice of staying at home, going away to college, or moving out and becoming independent. There were also choices to be made about marriage and starting a family. If they chose to become independent or get married, then there was the subject of money to consider. Where was it go- ing to come from? That was when the hardest decision appeared. Should I get a job or continue my education? As brainstorming as it may have been, it was a choice that all seniors had to make. There were many options available to those who decided to further their education. That only left them with more choices to make. If they chose college, how many years should they attend? If their choice was a trade school, then what trade? Then there was always the Army, Air Force, Ma- rines and Navy to be considered. It was hard for them to make so many important decisions at such a young age, but the experience was useful for their future choices. Decisions never were and never will be easy. Much time and effort must be put into them to avoid regret. So be careful. After all. it is your life. — Denise Galminas Sue A. Jansma F.H.A. 3, 4; H.E.R.O. 4 Marty Jaranowski P.E. Leader 4 Tom Jennings Volleyball Team 1, 3 Laurie S. Jensen A-V Aide 4; Symphonic Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 4; Class Officer 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Outdoor Ad- venture Club 2, 3,4; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Prom Queen 3 Lisa M. Jensen Choir 1, 3; C.W.T. 4; Student Council 1 Lori A. Johnson Outdoor Adventure Club 3, 4; Volley- ball Team 1 Levita M. Jones Choir 1; Gymnastics Team 1; Volleyball Team 1, 2 Chareese L. Joubert Choir 2; Foreign Languages Club 2; Teacher's Aide 2 William Judd Band 1, 2; Football Team 1; Science Fair 1; Tech Crew 3 Marc A. Jugin A-V Aide 2; Bowling Club 3; Outdoor Adventure Club 2; Tech Crew 3 Jay Jurek Powder Puff — Cheerleader 3, 4; Chess Club 3; Journalism Honor Society 3, 4; Judo Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Literary Mag- azine 2; Mathletes 4; President — Na- tional Honor Society 4; National Honor Society 3, 4. News Editor, Page Editor, Editor-in-chief — Newspaper Staff 2, 3, 4. Quill 8c Scroll 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Track Team 1 Tanja Kaianj Dean's Aide 1, 2 Steve Kaminski Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling Club 4 Desiree Diann Kendra Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama 1, 2. 3,4. Drama Honor Society 3, 4. Musical 1, 2, 3, 4. Speech Team 4; Tech Crew 2, 3, 4; Tennis Team 3, 4 Theresa Ketcham Choir 1, 2, 3. 4; C.W.T. 3, 4 Rheda Mechelle King Basketball Team 4; Judo Club 1; Soft- ball Team 1; Track Team 4 Ann M. Koesema Choir 2, 3; Outdoor Adventure Club 3; Tennis Team 3; Track Team 3 Carol Kraus Library Aide 2 Michael Terrence Krause National Honor Society 4; Science Fair 1; Swim Team 1, 2, 3, 4 Frank Kuhn Baseball Team 1,2, 3,4, Football Team 1 135 Working together is part of every day life as Tamie Snodgrass and her friend sift flour. Lori Dunne spends some time getting ready for the future by working in the bookstore during the day. The NEXT Sixty The Class of '87 has finally made it to their senior year. Now they must de- cide what they are going to do with their lives. Mony of them may go onto college and pursue careers and others of course will go and get married. These people were asked what they will do with their lives after school. After high school, I plan to attend Prairie State College, while there I will take courses to major in nursing. After graduating from Prairie State I plan to find work in a hospital as a Registered Nurse in Pediatrics or Obstetrics. — Jenny Plamondon My plans are to move on to school and study business at Prairie State Col- lege for the first couple of years and then move on to onother business school; I don't know from there. It all depends on how I am doing and how much more school I am going to go through. — Kamile McKevis “I plan to attend a business college and be in advanced classes. After that I want to be a business administrator or a secretary in business for medical ter- minology. After all that I hope to find and keep the one I love (Mike Hoff). — Kim Nunez I plan to go to beauty school after I get out of high school. Then after I graduate from beauty school, get my Operators license and open up my own business, — Kelly Hooks “I'm going to college, maybe Arizo- na State or Iowa State to wrestle and play baseball. Hopefully get a scholar- ship. I'll probably get a degree in Physi- cal Therapy. Possibly get married in college so my wife can support me. I'm going to be rich and drive a Mercedes and a customized van and live on a forty acre home.-' — Ron Canali “I am going to college and then pur- sue a career in travel. — Becky Mar- cinko Going to Pratt Institute in Big Apple and majoring in fine arts and drawing, and eventually do something with my street art while I'm there in the city. — Jim Pigattl I will get married have two kids live wherever I have a good job live my life to its limit, I will have a big house, two cars, and give my wife and kids what- ever they want. — Tony Beal — Geri Giuliani Dennis Kunstman Chess Club 3; Journalism Honor Society 3,4; Judo Club 2,3. Newspaper Staff 3, 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 2, 3, 4 ball Team 2, 4; Teacher's Aide 3. 4 Marcia Lemonds Choir 1; Foreign Languages Club 1, 2 Robert A. Lucente Baseball Team 1 2, 3. 4; Foreign Lan- guages Club 2, 3, 4; Library Aide 3. 4; Yearbook Staff 1 2 Raymond C. Kuznicki Baseball Team 1; Football Team 1 Kenneth R. Lambertino Bowling Club 3, 4, Choir 1; Journalism Honors Society 4; Newspaper Staff 4; P.E. Leader 4; Tennis Team 4; V.I.C.A. 3, 4 Marc LaPeaux A-V Aide 2; Bowling Club 3; Class Offi- cer Treasurer 1. Dean's Aide 3. 4; Golf Team 1 2, 3, 4; Musical Technical Di- rector 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Technical Director 3.4; Tech Crew 1, 2. 3. 4 Pamela Rene Lathan Library Aide 1; O.E.A. 4 Greg Lay 126 Band 1 2; Baseball Team 1, 2, 4; Foot- Deborah A. Lennertz Band 1' Cheerleader 1,3; D.E.C.A. 3.4; Dean's Aide 1; Drill Teem 1; O.E.A. 3, 4 Louis J. Levesque Tech Crew 2; Track Team 3, 4 Melissa Dawn Lindmark Gymnastics Team 1, 2; Counseling Of- fice Aide 1 Charlene L. Lindner Foreign Language 1; T.A.A.S. 2, 3 Chris Litwin Bowling Club 2, 3, 4; Teacher's Aide 3, 4 Michelle C. Lopez B.T. Unlimited Ladies 1; Quill Scroll 4; Senior Editor of Yearbook Staff 3, 4; Class Board 4 Jeffery F. Lukasik T.A.A.S. 2; Tennis Team 1 Debra Ann Machielson Tech Crew 2, 3; V.I.C.A. 3. 4 Dawn Marie Majka Choir 1, 2; Dean's Aide 1; O.E.A. 4; Teacher's Aide 3 Gail Charone Malone Basketball Team 1, 4, Student Council 1; Track Team 1. 2, 3. 4; Volleyball Team 1 Keith Mann Track Team 4 Rick Manno Wrestling Team Jeffrey Mayo left, Michelle Sovq sits in class wondering what's in store for the future. Above, Kris Haines looks quite content sit- ting behind a desk fill- ing out Important forms. Valerie Cameo spends time weighing out liquids and calcu- lating figures during class. Nurse's Aide 1, 2; Teacher's Aide 1, 2 Donna Jean McCallon A-V Aide 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Executive Board — Class Officer 2,4; Musical 1,2, 3, 4; Pom Pon Blazettes 3; Student Council 4 Robert W. McCarter Library Aide 1, 2 Carmen Deanna McConnell Attendance Aide 3; Band 1, 2; Drill Team T, 2 Kamile McKevis Attendance Aide 3; Dean's Aide 2; H.E.R.O. 4; Counselor's Aide 3 Johnnie McMichales P.E. Leader 3; Volleyball Team 3 Christy S. Merkner A-V Aide 3; Mixed Choir T; Choraliers 2, 3; Concert Choir 3; Class Officer t, 2,3; President — Foreign Languages Club 3; Foreign Languages Club 1, 3; Liter- ary Magazine 2; Matheletes 1, 2, 4; Musical 1, 2, 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Science Fair 1; Student Council 1, 2. 3 Brett D. Millsap Manager — Basketball Team 3; Track Team 1, 2; Wrestling Team 1; Year- book Staff 1 Maxlna Tonja Mitchell Library Aide 1; Teacher's Aide 1,2; Vol- leyball Team 1, 2 Tony Mitchell P.E. Leader 4; Wrestling Team 1, 2, 3 Diahann Mennett Mortimer Bowling Club 3, 4; Drama 4; Foreign Language Club 2; Teacher's Aide 3, 4 Leann Mueller Band 1,2,3; Drill Team 1,2,3; Gymnas- tics Team 4 Jennifer Murphy Band 1; Library Aide 3; O.E.A. 4 Phillip Myers Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice President — Choir 4; Dramo 2, 3, 4. Musical 2, 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 2; Teacher's Aide 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 3; Choraliers 3, 4; Chamber Choir 4. Drama Best Support- ing Actor Amy Marie Naranjo Foreign Language Club 1,3; H.E.R.O. 4. Newspaper Staff 2, 3 Lee Ann Naue Band 1 3, 4; Counseling Aide 1 4 James Nettles A-V Aide t, 2, 3, 4; Football Team 4 Todd Matthew Neugebauer Science Fair 1; Teacher's Aide 4 Robert Norwood Football Team 1,2,3,4; Science Fair 1; Track Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling Team 1. 2 William Norwood Band 1; Football Team 1, 2. 3, 4; «7 Right, Jo© Gruszkowski displays his wacky talent, as he wins the gold. Far left, Andrea Hardgreaves gives the Hula a try during Hawaiian day. Senior Senior year brought about a time of reminiscence. When things were sim- ple and the outside world seemed so far away, we looked back on these times as the. good old days. Remembering the practical jokes played on us as freshmen ... Or ask- ing that certain someone to Turnabout . . . The aroma of that so called deli- cious cafeteria food . . . Standing out- GLORY Days side to catch the bus . . . The memo- ries that would be treasured a lifetime. Senior year probably was the most memorable, because it was our time to relax and enjoy. Earning those last few credits and making our future plans. Then, by fourth quarter, senioritis had set in and all we thought about was our Senior Prom. We put the books aside and appreciated our last few weeks of freedom. Most will agree, that graduation was the most memorable night of our high school years. We said our final good- byes to friends and faculty. For this was the time we would stand together, and the last time the class of '87 would be looking good together. — Jill Brennan 138 R.U.D.E. Boys 3; Track Team 1, 2; Wres- tling Team 1, 2, 3, 4 Kimberly Esperanza Nunez Bowling Club 3; O.E.A. 4; Softball 3 Michelle L. Nyirl Bowling Club 2,3; Choir 1,2,3; O.E.A. 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Tennis Team 2, 3; Counseling Aide 2 Sharon Ann Nykaza Band 1, 2; Cheerleader 2. 3; Class Offi- cer — Public Relations 4; Library Aide 1 ; Outdoor Adventure Club 1; Science Fair 1; Student Council 1; Teacher's Aide 2, 3 Vlctorino Ordonez Attendance Aide 1; Football Team 1; Library Aide 2; Wrestling Team 1, 2 Erlcka Ouverson Choir 1. 2, 3. 4; D.E.C.A. 4; Musical 1, 2, 3 Lolita J. Overbey Bowling Club 3; Judo Club 1; Library Aide 1. 2, 3 Gregory B. Parker Drama 3; Student Council 1, 2, 3; T.A.A.S. 2. 3. 4 Donna Lee Patrick Choir 1, 2; Nurse's Aide 1, 2; Tennis Team 2 Todd Paulsen Golf Team 2, 3, 4 Mark Pease Football Team 1 Centhia A. Peavler Choir 1, 2; Yearbook Staff 3 Delores Peden C.W.T. 1, 4; Track Team 2; V.I.C.A. 1 Karen L. Peterson H.E.R.O. 4; Swim Team 1,2 Lisa Petner Library Aide 2; V.I.C.A. 3, 4 Sherri C. Petschauer Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama 4; Foreign Lan- guage Club 1, 2; Musical 3, 4; Swim Team 1, 3, 4; Choraleaders 4 Nick Pezzuto Baseball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Team 1,2; Dean's Aide 1; Golf Team 2, 3, 4 John E. Pfeiffer, Jr. Drill Team 1, 2; Letter Club 1. 2, 3, 4; R.U.D.E. Boys 2; Science Fair 1; Track Team 4; Wrestling Team 1, 2, 3, 4 Robin Phillips Library Aide 3 James M. Piggati Chess Club 3, 4, D.E.C.A. 4; Bloom Trail Mural Winner Michelle Lee Pluskota O.E.A. 4; Teacher's Aide 1, 2, 3, 4 Lett, these enthusiastic seniors are looking good together, during the spirit contest, at the Homecoming assembly. Below, Chuck Michaels waits patiently, while the school nurse and her assistant, give him a taste of medicine. Far below, Mike Simenson and Robert Rains, are being viciorusly attacked by the invasion of the spiders X Michael Sean Poe Chess Club 3; Golf Team 1, 2; H.E.R.O. 4; Journalism Honor Society 3; Mathe- letes 12; Newspaper Staff 2,3; Quill Scroll 3, 4; Science Fair 1 Carle Poppo Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer Board 2; Musical 1,3; Nurse's Aide 2; Pom Pon Blazettes 2, 3; Science Fair 1; Speech Team 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2. 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 3 Janelce G. Prescott Choir 1, 2,4; Foreign Language Club 1 Bryan W. Proper Literary Magazine 2; Library Aide 2, 4; Matheletes 1,3,4; National Honor Soci- ety 4; Newspaper Staff 2, 3,4; Editor In Chief 3; Quill Scroll 3, 4 Christy A. Pruett Library Aide 1, 2, 3; Sports Editor 3, 4; Pom Pon 1, 2, 3; Quill Scroll 3, 4 D.E.C.A. 4; Football 1; Literary Maga- zine 2, 3; Quill Scroll 3, 4; Wrestling Team 1; Sports Editor; Yearbook 2, 3; Illinois DECA State President 4; OEA 4 Teresa A. Rainey Football Team 2, 3, 4; Library Aide 1, 2, 3; Outdoor Adventure Club 2, 4; Sci- ence Fair 1; Senator of Student Coun- cil 1,2,3,4; T.A.A.S. 2; Tennis Team 1,2 ; Robert James Rains Bowling Club 3, 4; Chess Club 3, 4; Football Team 1,2; Library Aide 1,2, 3, 4; Matheletes 1, 2 Otis Reed A-V Aide 1,2; C.W.T. 4; Nurse's Aide 2, 3, 4; R.U.D.E. Boys 1 Carol Anne Regan Choir 1,2,3,4; Drama 1,2,3,4; Literary Magazine 2; Musical 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4 Choir 1, 2; Newspaper Staff 2; Tennis Team 1, 2 Michael J. Reynolds Bowling Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dean's Aide 2; Outdoor Adventure Club 2 Natalie Richard Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Dean's Aide 3; O.E.A. 4; Softball 1 Christine Rocha D.E.C.A. 4; Teacher's Aide 1; Volleyball Team 1, 2 Michael Rodriguez Baseball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Swim Team 1, 2, 3, 4 Sandra Kay Roth Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Swim Team 1 Joab Ryan Chess Club 3; Outdoor Adventure Club 3; Teacher's Aide 3; Tech Crew 4 John M. Qullico Donna Reithknecht 139 hT I' . 1 hr 1 _ ■ rat 1 Are we ever going to get through this Spanish stutf? I hate taking notes, I don't understand any of it! , replies Carrie Poppo. Best Was your senior year your best year of high school? What did you do to make your senior year your best last year? Was it participation? Involve- ment? Friends? Teachers? These se- niors did what they could to moke it their best. I got involved, accepted my re- sponsibilities as they were, looked at life more seriously, and enjoyed the year with special friends. — Michelle Lopez “I was editor of the yearbook, which made it my job to capture all of the great memories of senior year for the whole class. — Kim Calabrese did alot of things that I normally wouldn't hove done when I was an underclassmen and I made sure I en- joyed myself doing them. — Danita Carter I kept my grades up, prepared for college, and helped two very special people get through hard times. — Sondra Elliott Many seniors did what they planned to do, to make their senior year their best last year. Whether it was being involved, accepting responsibilities, or just being with special friends, they made it their best year. — Billie Jo Harder Dale M. Salters Football Team 2, 3, 4; Track Team 2, 3; Wrestling Team 3, 4 Violanda Sanchez B.T. Unlimited Ladies 1, 2; Dean's Aide 3; Nurse's Aide 2; Outdoor Adventure Club 2; Teacher's Aide 3 Samantha Sanders Concert Band 1, 2; Symphonic Band 3; Gymnastic Team 3; Library Aide 3; Stu- dent Council 4 Linda Santiago H.E.R.O. 4. Pom Pon Blazettes 1, 2, 3 Jennifer L. Scanland Choir 2; Drama 4; Newspaper Staff 3, 4; Teacher's Aide 2, 4; Quill Scroll 4 Joseph Schimmel Dean's Aide 3,4; Football Team 1,2, 3, 4; Journalism Honor Society 2, 3; P.E. Leader3, 4; Swim Team 1 Wrestling Team 2 Kimberly A. Schofield Choir 1; Softball Team 1,2,4; Volleyball Team 2, 3, 4 Kim Schwalm Choir 1; Dean's Aide 1 2; Vice Presi- dent. V.I.C.A. 3. 4 Joe Schwartz Drama 4; Football Team 1, 2 Liana Marie Schwartz Cheerleader 1 2; Choir 2; Work Pro- gram; Perfect Attendance Certificate. Honor Roll Certificate Johnny Scott Basketball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain — Football 4 Linda B. Sedwick Marching Band 1, 3, 4; Symphonic Band 1 3. 4; Class Officer 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 2; Science Fair 1 Ron Senzel Band 1 2, 3; Baseball Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 4; Wrestling Team 1 Kim A. Sera Basketball Team 3, 4; Choir 1; Foreign Language Club Christopher L. Sewell Choir 1,2,3,4; Drama 4; Musical 1,2,3, 4; Teacher's Aide 1 2, 3, 4 Cynthia Sewell Choir 2,3,4; Foreign Language Club 1 ; Musical 3, 4; Teacher's Aide 2, 3 Chanel Sherman Basketball Team 1 2; Choir 1; Class Officer 2; Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Li- brary Aide 2; P.E. Leader 4; R.U.D.E. Boys 3; T.A.A.S. 3; Track Team 3 Glenda Diane Sherman Drama 2; H.E.R.O. 3, 4; Outdoor Ad- venture Club 4; P.E. Leader 3; Student Council 2; Volleyball Team 1 140 Michael P. Simenson Judo Club 2. 3, 4; Matheletes 2; Sci- ence Fair 1 Tracy Skalka P.E. Leader 4; Swim Team 1; Volleyball Team 3; Secretary Debbie Ann Skimel Basketball Team 1, 2; Cross Country T. 2. 3, 4; Letter Club 2. 3. 4 Lisa Ann Slack Choir 1 James Slawnikowski Football Team 2; Teacher's Aide 3, 4; V.I.C.A. 3. 4 Laurie Small Art Aide 3, 4; Teacher's Aide 3, 4; Track Team 3 Charlene M. Smith A-V Aide 3,4; Symphonic Band 1,2, 3. 4; Pep Band 1,2,3.4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Jazz Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Executive Board — Class Officer 2. 3. 4; Mathe- letes 1,2; Pit Orchestra — Musical 1, 2. 3; Outdoor Adventure Club 1, 2; Trea- surer — Student Council 3; Senator — Student Council 4 Courtland Amelia Smith Band 2, 3 Chris Snodgrass V.I.C.A. 4 Michelle Helene Sova A-V Aide 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Cheer- leader 1, 2, 3. 4, Class Officer 2, 3, 4; Foreign Language Club 2; Musical 2. 3; Secretary — National Honor Society 3. 4; Outdoor Adventure Club 2.3; Swim Team 1; Student Council 2, 3, 4 Deborah Srog Foreign Language Club 2 Karen M. Stasko Marching Band 1,2,3; Concert Band 1, 2. 3; National Honor Society 4; Teach- er's Aide 2 Lisa Marlene Stefano National Honor Society 4; O.E.A. 4; Sci- ence Fair 1; Counseling Office Aide 3; Office Aide 1, 2 Wendy K. Steurbaut Choir 1; D.E.C.A. 4; Teacher's Aide 1, 2 Scott W. Stokes A-V Aide 2,3.4; Choir 1; Dean's Aide 1; Drama 1, 2, 3. 4; Matheletes 2; Tennis Team 4; Track Team 1 Cassandra D. Stone Class Officer 4 Jim Sylvester Attendance Aide 3; Football Team 2. 4; V.I.C.A. 3. 4 Frank Taffora Baseball Team 1, 2. 3. 4; Basketball Team 1, 2; Golf Team 1, 2, 3. 4; Office Aide 2. 3. 4 Rob Tidd Journalism Honor Society 3. 4 f4f MOST SCHOOL SPKIT Natal� © Richard and Rob Goluska MOST FRENDLY Michelle Christofoneli and Joe Cook MOST STUDIOUS Moira Acena and Jim Calabrese BEST LEGS Nick Pezzuto and Sharon Nykaza DONE MOST FOR CLASS Dave Betz and Chorlene Smith MOST SHY Linda Sedwick and Bryan Proper 142 Tina M. Thiele H.E.R.O. 3, 4; Softball Team 1; H.E.R.O. Leadership Conference Brian J. Thomas Basketball Team 3, 4 Tracy J. Townsend B.T. Unlimited Ladies 1; Cheerleader 1 2. 3, 4; C.W.T. 4; O.E.A. 4; T.A.A.S. 1. 2. 3, 4; Teacher's Aide 2. 3, 4 Marcos Trevino Band 12; Chess Club 3,4; Foreign Lan- guage Club 2 Davetta Turner Basketball Team 1; Freshmen Girls Choir 1; Advanced Girls Choir 2; Con- cert Choir 3,4; Choraleaders 3, 4; Gos- pel Choir 2 William D. Turner, III A-V Aide 2; Basketball Team 1; Dean's Aide 1; H.E.R.O. 3,4; President 3; Library Aide 2; Nurse's Aide 2; P.E. Leader 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3. 4; Senator Antonio L. Vance Choir 1 2; Football Team 1 2; H.E.R.O. 3; Musical 12; Teacher's Aide 3; Track Team 1 2, 3; Wrestling Team 1 Carolyn Denise Vance Basketball Taem 1 Nicole VanSanten Band 1 2. 3, 4; Drill Team 1 2; Foreign Language Club 1; Softball Team 4; Stu- dent Council 4; Teacher's Aide 1 2 Ray Vervlied Baseball Team 1 2, 4; H.E.R.O. 4 Michael Villarreal Baseball Team 1 2, 3, 4; H.E.R.O. 4 Brian Vollriede Band Aide 2; Band 1 2, 3, 4; Treasurer — Class Officer 2; Gospel Choir 2; Judo Club 1 2, 3, 4; Pit Orchestra, Fiddler On The Roof — Musical 3; Science Fair 1 Tennis Team 2 Jacquenette Wade Class Officer Board 1 2. 3; Musical 3; Student Council 2. 3; Teacher's Aide 3 William Howie Wade Football Team 1 2, 3, 4; Track Team 1 2. 4; Wrestling Team 1 2 Carolann Walker Basketball Team 1 2 Eric Walker Football Team 1 2, 4; Library Aide 2. 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4 Eugene R. Walker Band 1 2, 3, 4; Baseball Team 1; Bas- ketball Team 1; Football Team 1 2, 3, 4; Science Fair 1; Wrestling Team 2. 3 Robin Janelle Chantalya Walker Cheerleader 1; Choir 1; Student Coun- cil 3; T.A.A.S. 3 Stacey Lee Walker Dean's Aide 1 4; Foreign Language Club 3, 4; Teacher's Aide 2; Miss Sauk Village — 1986 CLASS FLIRT CLASS PUNKER Missy Lindmark and Scott Stokes Jenny Scanland and Jerry Haddle MOST WITTY Mike Poe and Denise Chaffee MOST CREATIVE Laurie Smal and Jim Pigatti Tracey Y. Walker Gospel Choir 1; Nurse's Aide 1; P.E. Leader 4; Student Council 1 2, 3, 4; T.A.A.S. t 2, 3, 4 Dawn M. Walter Choir 2; Drama 3; Musical 3; Nurse's Aide 2 Kevin James Weller Baseball Team 1; Football Team 1 Belinda K. Wells Choir 1, 2, 3; Freshman Mixed Adv. Girls Concert Swing; Foreign Lan- guage Club 3, 4; H.E.R.O. 4; Musical 3; Fiddler on The Roof; Science Fair 1 Renee West Bowling Club 3 Ann Whobrey Teacher's Aide 1 Wayne Wilder Swim Team 2, 3. 4; Wrestling Team 1 Brian Wiley Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling Team 1, 2. 3, 4 Mark J. Williams Baseball Team 3; Basketball Team 3; Football Team 3 Precita C. Williams A-V Aide 1; B.T. Unlimited Ladies 1, 2; Basketball Team Manager 3; Dean's Aide 2; H.E.R.O. 3; Student Council J . 2 Jennifer Wills Softball Team 3; Tennis Team 1 2, 3 Mark S. Wilson Baseball Team 1; Swim Team 1, 2. 3, 4; Swim Team Captain 4 Rusty J. Woerner Golf Team 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Science Fair Tennis Team 2, 3, 4 Jearl Wood Basketball Team 2. 3, 4; C.W.T. 3; Nurse's Aide 3; P.E. Leader 3. 4; Teach- er's Aide 3 Rickie Sharon Wood Choir 1, 2. 4; Drama 4; Foreign Lan- guage Club 2; Musical 1 Sean Woods Football Team 1 2, 3, 4; Track Team 2 Karen Marie Yambor H.E.R.O. 2. 3 James B. Yates Work Program; Received Perfect At- tendance Certificate Heath Zeller Football Team 1, 2; Wrestling Team 1 143 1 — Ken Lambertino 2 — Darin Monroe 3 — Denise Galminas 4 — June Gurgel 5 — Mike Rauhut 6 — Carrie Poppo 7 — Rusty Woerner 8 — Christy Merkner 9 — Joe Gruszkowski 10 — Michelle Sova 11 — Teresa Buckley 12 — Michelle Christofanelli 13 — Kim Tabbit 14 — Samantha Sanders 15 — Chris Rocha 16 — Natalie Richard 17 — Kris Haines 18 Judy Bologh 19 — Sharon Nykaza 20 Nick Pezzuto 21 — Val Cameo 22 — Maira Acena 23 — Donna McCaBon 24 — Rob Goluska 25 — Jim Kim Calabrese 26 — Joe Buggemi 27 — Lee Ann Naue 28 — Jay Jurek 29 — Dave Betz ookjng X urnabout '70£ ct te44' Right, The 1987 Turnabout Court and their es- corts John Scott. Damta Carter. Joe Schimmel. Kim Calabrese. Frank Taffora. MicheHe Lopes. Dave Betz, Laurie Jensen. Robert Goiuska. Shar- on Nykaza. Jim Calabrese. Denise Chaftee. Below, Mr Perna has a new line Here's John- nie!!” Middle Right, Frank Taffora. Joe Schimmel. and Jim Cdlabrese discuss what they should answer at the assembly because they don't want to embarass themselves in front of their friends or especially their families! Bottom Left, As one of Laurie Jensens prom queen duties she presents the Turnabout court with flowers. Walk Like An Egyptian As the crowd rushed in and students looked for their friends and found a seat, the lights became dimmed until it was dark. The speaker then came on and announced the first couple. As the spotlight shined on them you could see the excitement in their eyes. After the court had been announced they were tortured by answering questions they weren't ever prepared for. After ques- tions. funny cartoon slides of the guys were presented, meanwhile back- stage the guys were changing into a new look! Finally the court came on and the song “Walk Like An Egyptian, was playing. The girls screamed and shouted because they wore little t- shirts and a cloth wrapped around their waist. As they strutted their stuff the crowd went wild! As the dance ended they went off the stage, they then came back on and were pre- sented with a rose from last years prom queen. They then gave the crowd a dating game good-bye kiss! — Michelle Lopez Left, A popular song this year was Walk Like an Egyptian ' and that is exactly what our court did. Middle Left, Dave Betz is all decked out in the Eygptian look for the assembly. Below, John Scott is jackin' up the house no matter what the song is. Lower Left, The 1987 Turnabout court is giv- ing their dating game good-bye kiss as they al are looking good togetherl Bottom Left, Robert Gokjska is entertaining the audience at the assembly' while Jim Ca- labrese and John Scott get out of hand. urnabout Dcutce 1987 Turnabout Court with their dates. Looking Good Together: Frank Taffora. Kim Calabrese. John Scott. Vicki Green, Joe Schimmel. Kristin Szykowny, Dave Betz. Kim Cahill. Sharon Nykaza. Rob Goluska, Denise Chafee, Jim Calabrese Falling The 1987 Turnabout Dance was held on Jan. 31 from 7-12:00 midnight. Din- ner was served at approximately 7:30 p.m. Many people ask. What is Turn- about? Turnabout is a dance that gives the ladies a chance to treat the guy of her choice to a night on the town. The Turnabout theme was Can't Help Falling In Love. The dance was $28.00 per couple, provid- ing students with dinner, dancing, a deejay, and even more dancing. Dave Betz was crowned Turnabout King 1987. When asked what was the best part about turnabout. Dave re- plied. Dancing the theme with my lady! Here are what other people had say: Kim Calabrese — Being with Turnabout 148 In Love Frank. Ralph Donaldson — Dancing the Egyptian Dance. Precita Williams — The dancing and the food. Carie Poppo — Dancing with Ralph. Tasha Ferguson — Being with my friends from Bloom Trail in a different atmo- sphere. Tracey Johnson — Slow dancing with Mary Ann. Eddie Oski — Dancing with everyone else's date. Michelle Lopez — Slow dancing. Keith Emerald — Finally holding a girl's hand. Lewis Ruphard — Dancing and enjoying the company of my friends and date. Troy Dillard — The ice-cream and baked potato. — Tracie Kowalski Above Right, Hey everyone, take off your shoes and boogie down says Kamile San- deres and Mary Ryan Right, Here she comes. “Miss America. is what Jo© Cook and Scott Stokes ore thinking about Chris Boulos. Top, Isn't it great to be the center of attraction? , thinks Kim Cahill and David Betz. Above, While Looking Good Together, the photographer helped this couple pose for their picture. Top, Tasha Fergusen and her date took a moment to share a special toast Middle, Look Mom. at not even here to watch! Above, Yes, even teachers get to have a little fun some- time! Turnabout 149 Below Right, Gail Malone. Jackie Bell and Valencia Bobo really get into the Christmas spirit as they give and receive. Below Left, For Halloween many students decorate pumkins and place them in the courtyard. Bottom, Charlene Smith. Kris Haines, and Val Cam- eo display their original costumes for Halloween. Mr Cole. Ms. Simcoe. Tammy Folta and Camille Sanders are Looking Good Together as they get into that Christ- mas spirit. Holidays 7S0 To Give and Receive For many students celebrating the holidays became as much a part of the school year as homework. On Oc- tober thirty-first the ghouls and goblins came out to haunt the halls. Students and teachers participated by dressing up in very original costumes and by participating in the decorating of pumpkins, which were judged for cre- ativity and placed in the courtyard for everyone to see. With Christmas coming, spirits were high and people started dressing in the traditional colors red and green. The classes took time out from studying and started decorating the doors, halls, and of course, the lockers. Also, the school held a food, clothes, and toy drive for the needy which was greatly appreciated. And let's not for- get the courtyard which was decorat- ed by all the classes and will now be a tradition to go on every year. Valentine's Day was also celebrated by the junior class selling flowers, and the edition of the Special Valentine Ex- press being passed out. — Geri Giuliani olidays Below Left, The Juniors were very suprised when they went to their lockers and found them decorated with tiny reindeer. Below Right, The Senior class took time out and decorat- ed each senior's locker like little Christmas packages. world events On April 25, 1986, Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger exchanged vows. The wedding took place at St. Francis Xavier's Roman Catholic Church. Three months later one could have heard the great fanfare of trumpets that sounded from Westminster Abbey. The royal wedding took place on July 23, when Prince Andrew, who was the newly titled Duke of York, ex- changed vows with Sarah Ferguson, who is Lady Di's fourth cousin. The wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah was quite different than that of Maria and Arnold's ceremony. To begin with the royal wedding of London last 45-minutes with 1,800 guests, while the wedding at Hyannis, Mass, was a 75-minute ceremony with 450 guests. In any case, both royal couples dashed off to their exotic honeymoons. — Dallas Baker 1986 was a time of surprises and unexpected bonuses for consumers. First it was the price of oil which made the price of gas cheaper than it was in 1979. Inflation was low, it ran back- wards for several months. The tax system even changed when congress delivered a reform law that lowered rates and wiped out loopholes long enjoyed by business and rich Americdns. And they also found the inside traders in the Wall Street. The econo- my this year began at a growth of 3.8%. The home building boon took off as more mortgages dropped as low as 9.5%. Housing starts increased 24.7% in March to an annual total of 924,000 new homes, the highest level on record. Consumer's taxes will be a boom in 1987. The new law simplifies from 15 categories of tax-rate structure to just 2. It lowered the effective rate from 50% to 38.7% in 1987 and 28.7% after that. Some tax payers bought new cars so they could take a sales tax deduction which in 1987 isn't owed. The tax plan in the next five years will shift $120 billion in eliminating. There are some incen- tives for investing in plant or equipment. The Dow's Jones industry entered 1986 at 1546.47 and 1930.40 a week after a sharp dollar decline which began in 1985 and continued through 1986. — Sheila Davis One woman can make a difference. Cory Aquino justified this statement. Entering politics just two months earlier. Aquino ran for president of the Philla- pines against Ferdinand Marcos under overwhelming odds. Years earlier Cory Aquino's husband. Ninoy Aquino, was murdered by soldiers loyal to Marcos. In the act of revenge Cory Aquino decid- ed to run for presi- dent. In doing this she discovered many of the unjust ways Marcos was treating the Phili- pinos. She discovered how he and his wife, Imeldd. were stealing money from the country and merely throwing it away. An example would be Ms. Imelda's collection of over 3.000 pairs of shoes and the thousands of dollars worth of artwork stuffed in the closet. Inspite of all the illegal activities done by Marcos, Cory Aquino was de- clared the new president of the Philla- pines. Upon becoming president, Aquino immediately released thou- sands of political prisoners, negotiated a cease-fire with the communists, achieved unity of the Phillipines. Helped to believe in themselves and oth- ers once again, proved jobs for the unemployed, of- fered peace and an opportunity for a decent life, and be- gan to provide food, shelter, ar d medical care to the poor, giving eveiyone what she prom- ised, (hope, justice, and freedom), proving that one woman can make a difference. — Caryn Pruett One woman can make a differ- ence. She offered peace and an opportunity for a decent life. She provided food, shelter, and medi- cal care. She promised hope, jus- tice. and freedom J Extra! Extra! Read all about it. It was the Lady's 100th birthday and Bloom Trail was there! People from all over the world came to witness the restora- tion and to celebrate with pride of what LIBERTY means today. The Statue of Liberty stands tall and proud in the New York Harbor, as a symbol of Peace, Love, Freedom and Liberty to everyone. The celebration began July 3, 1986, with a welcome ceremony to all of those who came to witness it all in per- son. The events held this day included, Presentation of Colors,” and to mark another historically moment. President Ronald Reagan, lit the Statue's Torch. On July 4th. the festivities continued. During the evening everyone headed to Liberty State Park where a Musical Salute was held. This included many popular songs along with many profes- sional performers. To leave your ears poppin for the rest of the night, there was a storm of fireworks that exploded surrounding the Lady and lit up the sky just as if a brand new day had begun! On the 5th of July, was the Statue of Liberty's cutting Ceremony which now gave the right for all to visit the now restored Statue. After two weeks of practice, at Rugter's Univ. the Bloom Trail Pom Pon members performed in the closing cer- emonies held on the 6th. This event brought the four day celebration to a close. The 100th birthday of the Lady will be remembered by all, but it will remain one big memory of Cassie Floyd and Danita Carter. — by Danita Carter Far Above, Nicholas S. Daniloff was arrest- ed on the streets of Moscow and ac- cused of spying on the Soviet Union Above, Gennadiy Zakharov, a Soviet em- ployee was arrested on a subway plat- form in New York City and charged with spying. Top, Caroline Kennedy, who captured Ameri- ca's heart as a little girl romping through the White House, married Edwin Schlossberg on July 19. 1986. Middle, After 20 years of ruling without serious challenge. Phillipme president Ferdinand E. Mar- cos was forced from office amid charges of cor- ruption and scandal. Above, Miss Tennessee Kellye Cash, the grand- niece of country star Johnny Cash, was crowned Miss America 1987. 153 mini-mag disasters In the past year the drug cocaine has taken two sport stars' lives and several others. One of the sport stars was 22 year old, Len Bias. He had died from cocaine induced heart attack on June 19, 1986. Len Bias was a basketball player at the University of Maryland and had been drafted for the Boston Celtics. The other sport star was Don Rogers. He had died eight days after Len Bias did. Just before he was supposed to marry his college sweetheart. Don Rogers, pro football safety of the Cleveland Browns, only 23 years of age was a victim of the drug cocaine. Las year several other people died from an epidemic made more insidious than ever with more pure and affordable forms of cocaine (crack) and heroroin (black tar). Cocaine, also known as a rich man's aspirin, became more abused as it became more available. Cocaine has been a very dangerous drug. Many people don't realize how much it can do to your body. In many cases it can lead to death. — Deborah Cosentino During the past year, there has been many troublesome conflicts with terrorism. Many of these terroristic acts have been associated with country of Libya. Libya's highly publi- cized leader, Muammar Kaddafi, or is it Gadafi, or Khadaffy, or Caddaphi, or is it, ah forget it, we'll use Kaddafi for the sake of argument, started throwing around accusations that the U.S. was violating their water space. This led to many terroristic activities which made President Reagan retaliate against these terroristic plots by attacking Libya in an air raid. Another case of terrorism was when Iran took hostages. Many of these hostages were Americans. Iran took them and held them until a deal was struck with the U.S. for weapons for the hostages. The deal meant that the hostages would be released if Iran would be able to buy arms from the U.S. The deal was allegedly conducted by President Reagan, and his staff. The funds were also, allegedly, sent to the Contra Rebels to fight in Nicaragua. There were many events in which terrorism was used, but the raid on Libya, which hit a naval base and an airfield in Tripoli, and Iranian Hostage Crisis were the most important. These were the most publicized events in the past year. — Lewis Ruphard The Chernobyl Syndrome. Just how serious was the terrifying nuclear acci- dent? Well, it was serious enough to send a radioactive cloud over Europe and set off radiation monitors across an entire continent. The horrifying di- saster took place at the Chernobyl Nu- clear Power Plant in the Ukrain. One re- actor's cooling sys- tem failed; the core overheated, and an explosion tore off the roof of the plant. American scientists are almost certain that the accident began with a mas- sive loss of coolant in the reactor's core on Friday. April 25, 1986. No out- side sources knew exactly what had interfered with the flow of water. It could have been a loss of pressure dur- ing refueling or an electrical failure that stopped the pumps, but one Soviet official later said that the accident was caused by human error.'' In any case, fission continued within the nu- clear fuel rods, and without water to cool them off, heat built up rapidly. As the temperature rose, the remaining water in the system turned to steam. The steam reacted with graphite blocks that sur- rounded the pres- sure tubes, produc- ing highly explosive gases. Then on April 26 the gases ex- ploded. The explo- sion shattered the building and blew open the reactor core. The graphite fire intensified. The uranium fuel heated and melted causing a cloud of smoke, gas. and radioactive particles to rise into the sky. — Denise Galminas “This is by far the worst nuclear-re- actor accident known to man- kind. Quoted by. Sen. Patrick Leahy 155 The beautiful sound of a piano could make anyone envious of the person who made the music. There was only one man in the world that could make the sound of a piano come to life and touch the hearts of all those who lis- tened to him. Unfortuantely, the music stopped when the striking death of Li- berace occured on February 4, 1987. He was notorious for his expertise in piano playing and extravagant show- manship. Liberace, also known as Mr. Show- man ' died from the tragic disease Aids, which was the cause for the loss of several other lives during that year. The news of Liberace's death shocked much of the world. It was difficult to believe that his gentle touch on the grand piano elegantly lit up by candle- light, and the beautiful full length robes would never be seen again. Everyone knew that Liberace was irreplaceable, but even though he was taken away, his lovely music and his glamorous style will remain forever in the hearts of those who loved him and his music. — Rene Christofanelli Among the celebrities who died in 1986 were singer Kate Smith who died June 17 of respira- tory arrest at the age of 79; Benny Goodman, the King of Swing, died June 13, apparently of cardiac arrest; James Cagney, one of Holywood's famous toughguys, died March 30 at the age of 86; and Ted Knight, best known for his role in the television series “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” died August 26 of cancer at the age of 62. Two Arab terrorists stormed Istanbul's main synagogue on September 6. killing more than 20 worshippers with submachine-gun fire. When police arrived, the terrorist detonated hand grenades and killed themsleves A large group of cows were burned by steam and choked by carbon dioxide and toxic gases when a bubble of scalding gase rose to Cameroon's surface and was carried across the land by wind. mini-mag entertainment As the years passed, pop and rock music gained increasing popularity with music fanat- ics. One band that had been around for many of those rock and roll days and shared in that popularity was Genesis. Though the band had its share of changing members, their popularity still continued. In 1986 Genesis released their top selling al- bum Invisible Touch which was followed by the Invisible Touch Tour. The tour sold out in many cities, one of which was in Chicago at the Rose- mont Horizon October 5-10. The album fea- tured such top hits as Invisible Touch. Land of Confusion. Tonight, Tonight. Tonight, and In Too Deep. Although each of the members Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks had pursued solo careers and released top albums. Genesis still remained. Videos were soon released for Invisible Touch and Land of Confusion, as seen on many popular video shows such as MTV. Both the videos reached in the top ten. as did the songs. The Genesis success story continued through out 1986 and into the following year. — Valerie Richard The resounding success of Moonlighting had turned Cybil Shepherd and Bruce Willis into superstars. Just two seasons before, the stars had just enough money to make ends meet, after the success of Moonlighting, they had the world at their feet. The actors had worked extremely hard, and all of their hard work helped to earn them more than 6 Emmy Awards for their show. Besides their roles in Moon- lighting, the actors were also seen doing various other roles. Bruce Willis was after seen doing commerical for Seagram's Wine Cooler, and Cybil Shepherd was also seen doing various commercials. Their wonderful talent had made Moonlight- ing sparkle. Because of their unique talent in acting, their work had paid off. Another hit show that had outstanding ratings on T V. was “The Cosby Show. Every Thursday night millions of Americans turned their television set on to wotch every move Bill Cosby made. Phylicid Rashad stars on the show as Cosby's wife. On the show they are known as the Huxtables's. The Cosby's Show was one of the most successful shows ever on T.V. It was also the show that had received more Emmy Awards than any other show ever. — Arene Cooper I could have died If I met him just once! This is just one statement heard during conversations about Tom Cruise, Rob Lowe, and Michael J. Fox. They could have been seen through- out 1986 in hits that swept the country. Much time was spent in front of a r large screen, What could have been better than Tom Cruise's latest flick. Top Gun. His latest films included the Color of Money and Legend. Tom Cruise wasn't the only attrac- tive male under the spotlight this year. Nothing could extinguish Rob Lowe's fire. He's a talented actor who played in hits such as Youngblood. Michael J. Fox made his mark on the screen. He starred in Back to the Future and Teen Wolfe. We hope that 1987 is the year that these three men shake the world up and get the credit that they deserve. But what ever happens, every one will always be their fans. — Laura McGrath Red M M's ore back! Hershey abandoned the red candy when poison was in the dye. Hershey re- turned the new red candy for Christmas and due to its success, decided to keep them Mickey. Mike Peter, and Davy; four of the grooviest guys in the world. They were better known as The Monkees. and this was their 25th anniversary. It all began on September 8, 1965. when The Daily Variety ran an ad for four crazy musician actor types be- tween the ages of 17-21. to star in a T.V. series. From that time on, the Monkees had hit after hit and received eight gold records. Their television show was the first to include music vid- eos in it, and preceded present day music videos by fifteen years. To celebrate their 25th anniversary. The Monkees, once again, went on tour, this time minus Michael Nesmith. Their tour included nearly all of their songs, along with songs from The Grass Roots, The Union Gap, and Herman's Hermits. The concert was something I'll never forget. Davy, nowadays, is living in Man- chester, England, and is writing his autobiography. They Made A Monkee Out of Me. He still breeds and races horses and hopes to win the Grand Na- tional. Peter is now living in New York City, and is teaching music and performing with his band. Mike now lives in Carmel, California with his wife and two sons. Mike owns and runs Pacific Arts. Mickey, my favorite, lives in Not- tinghampshire, England with his wife and daughters. He still plays tennis and enjoys fox-hunting, cars, and horses. What could be as cool as seeing them in concert? Meeting my Mickey in person. My only friend, Lisa, and I went to an auto show to see him. He wink'ed at us and we proposed. How- ever, his wife didn't like the idea of sharing him. I wouldn't either. Either way. I'm looking forward to their 50th anniversary. — Teresa Gesiakowski Lett, the Bangles became pop- ular this year with their hit Walk Like An Egyptian. Below, many say Madonna looks like Marilynn Monroe, but just before her marriage to Sean Penn and the release of Papa Don't Preach, her image changed greatly. Far Lett, Rob Lowe, teen heart- throb. starred in hits Young- blood'' and About Last Night. Far Right, The Greatest Love Of AIT was one of five of Whit- ney Houston's top singles Far Bottom Left, The Cosby Show continued to top the T.V. ratings. Far Bottom Right, Back To The Future and Teen Wolf were huge hits last year for Michael J. Fox. Another heart-throb, he also starred in the sitcom Fam- ily Ties,'' and just released a movie with Joan Jett 157 mini-mag school events Have you forgotten already how you were so happy you didn't have to swim in your P.E. class because the pool had broken down? Then, af- ter about four weeks, your happiness was con- firmed as it was finally stated at the beginning of February, that it will not be fixed in time for your class to have it. The problem was caused by a 12-year-old gasket that had simply been worn down, caus- ing an improper fit of two parts. This, in turn, caused a chemical, Diatamite, to leak into the pool water. This substance wasn't harmful, but it caused the water to become very cloudy. They tried to allow gym classes in, the condition of the pool had become unsafe. Perhaps the most affected by this brake down was our swim team. They were unable to practice because of the damage. They had to keep in shape somehow so they changed their workout to running stairs, sprints and scooters. It was hard, but they pulled through O.K. — Denise Hazelwood At our last blood drive, held January 15, 1987, the school raised 124 pints of blood. This set a record for Bloom Trail since they've been having the annual blood drive since 1968. We have a blood drive twice a year, which has been sponsored by the Faculty Association and the National Honor Society. A possible donor must first meet a few qualifications. They must be 17 years or older, in good health, and weigh at least 110 pounds. Once ready to donate, the donor was asked a series of questions about his health and checked for anemia. Then, a pint of blood was drawn; he may then go have juice and cookies. Through the years, donors have been given shirts, hats, frisbees, etc. and also the satisfaction of knowing that their blood may save someones life. There has been a great need by local hospitals for a constant supply of blood. So, the blood donated may be used immediately after being taken to the Chicago Laboratory of The United Blood Services. There it will be tested for various diseases and separated into its various components for use by patients. — Chris Culver As the yearbooks came out year af- ter year, did anyone stop to think who put it all together or who thought of all of the designs for the yearbook? Did anyone really notice all of the hard work it took to put together a year- book? Has anyone stopped to think how that cover, that specific design came to be? As one of the editors jobs she had the choice to chose the type of cover design she wanted. It was a hard job deciding on the choice because not only did she pick to her liking but tried to outdo last year's cover and at the same time make it original. Choosing the cover wasn't easy for Kim Calabrese be- cause she also had to make the choice of the whole student body and just hoped they liked it. She then thought of an idea and discussed it over with Mr. Deakin. Mr. Deakin then made the necessary arrangements and finally one day it was approved and was done. It was for all students to go outside in the student parking lot and remain in the taped area. As the students walked out they saw a fire truck across the street and a man in the street and a man in the snorkel with a camera. Another man was there but waved a flag to let the students know when to smile. As students got impatient they did crazy things. Next time when you finish look- ing through the yearbook learn to ap- preciate the cover, as well as just look- ing at the pictures. The yearbook staff thanks you and will be dedicated to making it worthwhile. — Michelle Lopez At the pictures for the yearbook cover many students stated. It was fun going outside but it was kind of confusing because you nev- er knew when the picture was tak- en. Bon Voyage! yelled the families and friends to the sixteen Bloom Trail students leaving for London, England on December 26, 1986. The students were: Kim Calabrese, Tom Dulaney, Karen Haney, Kim Hesser, Bob Kopca, Dennis Kuntsman, Robert Lucente, Karl Maxwell, Bob McCarter, James McKinstry, Brett Millsap, Kim Neilson, Carol Regan, Cynthia Sewell, and Frank Taffora. Our chaperones were Mr. Krupa and Mr. Rapp. Beth Hemza- cek from Educational Tours was our general consultant during the trip. While there, we drove across the London Tower Bridge, where there was a picturesque view of the Tower of London. We saw Westminister Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, and near Buckingham Palace, we wit- nessed the changing of the guards. Later during the week, we toured Ox- ford University, one of the world's old- est colleges. There were also unforge- table like St. Paul's Cathedral, Hampton Court Palace, and Windsor Castle, and who could forget New Year's Eve? In addition to the tours, some of us strolled through Kensington Gardens or visited the Royal Albert Hall. Those of us who loved to shop (mainly the girls!), spent our money in Picadilly Circus. It was an experience of a lifetime, and we'd never forget how it felt to be a foreigner overseas. „ , — Karl Maxwell Below, Even though Paul Richardson was brave enough to donate his blood, he first had to pass a routine health exam and interview. Below, Dave McGrady is all set for a dive into what? An empty swimming pool? Well, there's a first time for everything. Above, Michelle Sova. Amy Beck, and un- identified student prepare cookies one juice for the weak and generous blooc donors. Lett, Even though the Bloom Trail pool is empty, swimmers. Mark Wilson and Dave McGrady still know how to have fun. They don't need water or a pod. just a foam ring and an unusual imagination. Middle Above, Bloom Trail students will never forget the day that the entire stu- dent body and faculty went outside in front of the school, to shoot the yearbook cover picture. mini-mag AS IT 'ALMOST FRIDAY? O.E.A. Below, Now why didn't I think of that'’” says Andrea Harareaves. as she stays occupied with OEA work. D.EC.A. Above, DECA and DEO President John QuiSco DECA OEA — Front Row, Myrna Hill. Advisor; John Quilico. DECI State President DEC A Chapter Presi- dent Debbie Lennertz. OEA Chapter President Area 25 Treasurer. Jenny Murphy. Linda Grusz- kowski. Kim Hodor. Second Row, ronia Bullitt. Nat- alie Richard. Wendi Steurbaut. State Ambassodor. Tina Thompson. Kim Shaw. Teresa Combs. State Ambassador Third Row, Tina Contrearas. Lori Dunne. Betty Ward. Kenneth Barnes. Debbie Bank- head. Beatrick Franklin. Carmenlita Johnson. Fourth Row, Boby Liazuk. Andrea Hargreaves. Sherry Patre- vito. Michaeile Nyiri. Pamela Lathan. Michelle Plus- kota. Lisa Stefano. State Ambassador. DECA OEA was a cooperative pro- gram at Bloom Trail designed to further the education and competency of students seeking careers in office and management related jobs. Both pro- grams offered workshops, seminars, and publications to develope a great- er understanding of occupational ex- pectations. They served as an integral part of the classroom instructional program. DECA centered on personal devel- opment of students enrolled in market- ing. distribution, merchandising, and management occupations. In the classroom, the students belonged to their own Chapter, to which they elected officers. Senior John Quilico was elected president of the local Chapter of DECA and also president of DECI, a collaboration of all the DECA Chapters in Illinois. OEA, Office Education Association, was an organization for students inter- ested in business and office careers. The members were able to compete with other students in certain skill areas and were recognized for their personal achievements. OEA was designed to give classroom instruction and on the job training to its members to ensure they would enter the world of work prepared. Vocational education offered to the members of DECA OEA help in using the tools of their future occupation to the best of their ability. They devel- oped communication, leadership, and organization skills, all of which are life- long skills. — Valerie Richard Seniors — First Row; Mr Renderman. Advisor. Kimberly Haynie. President. Melody Brodford, Vice President. De- lores Peden. Secretary. Lisa Perry. Treasurer. Johnny McMi- chaels. Tony Drake Second Row; Mollie Glass; Cassandra Stone. Dawn Birdsong, Emeral Gordon, Kevin Delorenzo. Rosanna Guiejka; Arthur Walker Juniors — First Row; Mr Renderman. Advisor. Maranda Mitchell. Pres dent. Eric Lindsey. Vice President. Basd De- Sontis. Treasurer. David Shea. Allen Guziejka; John Devitt Second Row; Valerie Easton. Rose Davis Catherine Walk- er Maurice Wood; Chorles Bannett. Andrew Smado Far Below, AH! HAH! We caught Lisa Perry daydreaming Below, Emeral Gordon enjoys studying coop- erative work training in C.W.T. class. These C.W.T. students stop. look, and listen for their next assignment. FL� '' '- v V Mr Renderman explains the ac- tivities for the week | C.W.T. — 164 C.W.T. was a work program which standed for Cooperative Work Train- ing. The members' goals were to de- velop good working habits, promote good will between workers and em- ployees. encourage leadership, and encourage fellowship. The students competed at the VICA State Conven- tion in Springfield. Illinois. They compet- ed in the fields of automotive inspec- tion, interviewing skills, fast food skills, and waitress competition. Activities held were an Annual Breakfast in Feb- ruary, a VICA convention in Springfield, Illinois in April, and an Awards Banquet in May. As a fund raiser, C.W.T. stu- dents worked in the concession stand during basketball games. Home Economic Related Occupa- tions or better known as H.E.R.O. was a cooperative education work pro- gram. The goals of H.E.R.O. were to help the members to assume their roles in society through home economics. The programs activities focused on in- dividual growth, preparation for ca- reers and family life, development of occupational skills, and preparations in today's society. Through their activities and goals they developed leadership qualities, cooperation, acceptance of responsibility, and joined with others in giving service to our school and our community. F.H.A. was a club organized dealing with Future Homemakers of America. Their goals were to develop leadership and awareness of home economic re- lated occupations. F.H.A. members made visits to children in hospitals and retirement homes. They competed at regional and state conferences in the fields of food preparation (serving and design), leadership, child care, and family relations. — Billie Jo Harder 165 Oh. thank you so much!” exclaims Mrs. Finigan. During an Annual Teacher's Luncheon (for home economic teachers). Chris Guiiani is serving Mrs. Finigan lunch that the H.E.R.O. members prepared. H.E.R.O. — Upper left, H.E.R.O. — Front Row, Mrs Cotton. Coordinator. Belinda Wells. President. Kamile McKevis. Secretary. Sue Jansma. Treasurer. Tammy Harris. Linda Santiago Second Row, Leann Mueller. Karen Yam- bor. Precita Williams. Lachne Gies. Carla Parker. Mike Villarreal. Allen Edwards Third Row, Ray VervNed. Amy Naranjo. Valerie Jackson. Kevin Green. William Turner. Glenda Sherman. Karen Peterson. Colleen Brooks Lett, F.H.A. — Front Row, Julia Sowtes. Treasurer Victoria Jones. Vice President. Corey Jones. PreskJen Second Row, Judy Brower. Sponsor Shelanda Irwin. Missy Gain. Above, Corey Jones is iromng out the wrinkles from her outfit. Below, Mike Vilarreal and Valerie Jackson take time out of H.E.R.O. class to look good for a picture. Far Below, Victoria Jones is taking time out to read the instructions for her F.H.A. project. AUTO REPAIR w Vo The purpose of Auto Body has been to teach skills and knowledge neces- sary to enter the Auto Body Repair Trade. In order to be in Auto Body you had to do well in General Auto, also to have a strong desire to learn and work on Auto Body repair in shop. A good student puts in a lot of physical labor. Auto Body was one of the vocational areas that our school district decided 12 years ago that needed to be taught in our area. When asked how they felt about the class sudents re- plied: “I think it offers a young person to explore the boundries of the auto body field and start a serious career. — Joe Cook I feel the auto body class offers the students a good chance to improve their skills in the body repair trade, but only if the student is willing to try and put the effort forth. — Jeff Talley I think this auto class was great and it will give me a chance to get a job in the auto body business. — Ricardo Manno The Auto Body class is a good start in a great career as a auto body tech- nician. It gives a person a chance to be important. —Brian Duensing The purpose of Auto Repair has been to teach a mechanical skill, to enable a high school graduate to ob- tain an automobile job. In order to be in Auto Repair you had to get good grades, take General Auto, and had to have good attendance. Not all the time was spent on the cars about 80% was spent working on cars and 20% was spent on class work. High efforts and motivation was needed to suc- ceed. The auto repair class started when Carl Perkins Federal Law Funding Vocational Education came about as a need for skilled technicians. When asked how they felt about the class students replied: I feel this class was great for learn- ing. It has all the necessary tools need- ed. Mr. Me Cleish was a great teacher which also made this class more inter- esting. — Brian Grant I feel this class was a great experi- ence for learning new skills for the fu- ture years. — Brian Anderson I feel that this class was good for the experience, which I can use in the future years. — Scott Stokes Front Row, Ricardo Manno, Secretary, Jeff Jerry Broch, Mr. Hein, Joe Cook, President. Talley, Treasurer. Brian Duensing, Back Row, Above, Jerry Broch and Jeff Talley are getting the Above, Hurry Up! This car isn't getting car ready for the next step, which is a paint job. any lighter Right Center, Joe Cook shows us the finished prod- uct. AUTO BODY — Deborah Cosentino 167 Front Row, Paul Cosenza. Sponsor. Kim Schwalm. President. Tracy Skalka. Vice-President. Christine Rocha. Secretary. Bob Berner. Trea- surer. Debbie Machielson. Barb Garner Second Row, Rick Hollings- worth. John Galvan. Jim Pigatti. Scott Haynes. Missy Lindmark. Ca- trina Mancusi. Jackie Sallee Third Row, James Green. Althea Benson. Linda Rivera, Jennifer Estep. Donna Patrick. Ericka Ouverson Back Row, Tederian Brown. Michael Reynolds. Charles Fillion, Stev Conner, Jon Towne. Glenn Flowers. Lori Mago Below, Jackie Sallee. Catrina Mancusi. John Glavan. and Scott Haynes prove that working together pays oft. Above, How is anybody suppose to study around here? Top, Scott Haynes may thing his smile can get him whatever he wants, but the truth is, the only way he'll get anywhere is with hard work, determination and VIC A. VICA-D.O. Above, Officers. Bob Berner. Kim Schwalm. Trocy Skalka, and Christine Rocha show their sign of excellence — The VIC A Book. Top, I'm always getting peoples' attention with this look Says Jim Green. 168 Tog Vocational Industrial Clubs of Ameri- ca is what V.I.C.A. stands for. Many people have had many questions about just what V.I.C.A. was. Well, V.I.C.A D.O. was the Diversified Occu- pations part of the V.I.C.A. program. D.O. was a two year work-study pro- gram involving industry and health oc- cupations. V.I.C.A. was the pioneers of the work-study program. They were first in- troduced in 1957, and since then many other organizations have joined them. The requirements to join V.I.C.A. were to be at least 16 years of age and either a junior or a senior in high school. Once in the class, the student would be placed in a job of their inter- est. Students in the V.I.C.A. program made anywhere from $3.35 to $7.00 an hour. The students received a grade from their employer at the end of the semester. That grade was com- bined with their class grade to aver- age the grade they were to receive on their report card. V.I.C.A. was also involved in many activities and projects outside of school. They competed in a Region 9A Leadership Conference against seven area high schools, and volleyball games against other high schools. Oth- er activities included pizza and bowl- ing parties, a spring picnic at Adrian Woods, an appreciation banquet for employers, and a skill Olympics at state level held in Springfield, Illinois. V.I.C.A. Graphic Arts was another part of the V.I.C.A. program. The class met two hours each day and the stu- dents must have been either a junior or senior to enter. The activities that went on during class included layout design, composi- tion, halftone and line photography, and offset press techniques. The stu- dents worked with the school as well as outside agencies. They also worked on projects for themselves. Students that were in the Graphic Arts class were offered a national test which cost $13.00. It was a one hour, written test over the graphic arts pro- cess. The applicants for the test went to Springfield, Illinois, and the winners from Springfield went to Witchitaw, Kansas to further testing. — Denise Galminas m John Hall looks very excited as he quietly contin- ues his assignment in Graphic Arts class VICA GRAPHIC ARTS 11 Middle, I think I've finally got it! Sometimes, even Jerry Brooks surprises him- self at the things he's ca- pable of dong Below, One. two, three, four Brian Robinson and Steve Hosick count the baseball programs as they cut them on the Graphic Arts paper cut- ter Above, Mike Cales and Jim Slyvester need much concentration and steady hands to get it just right. They don't want any mistakes, top Right, Mr Nunn tries to hold the attention of his Graphic Arts class, but they don't seem too interested in what he has to say. Front Row, Mr. Nunn. Advisor; Jim Slawnikowski. President. Mike Cales. Vice-President. Jim Slyvester. Secretary. Ken Lam- bertino. Treasurer; Mark Stenson Second Row, Chris Snodgrass. Michael Wortham. Louie Leves- que. Lisa Petner, Debbie Skimei. Robert Pavlovich. Jerry Brooks Back Row, Dion Wiley. Terry McConnell. Brian Robinson. Larry Drake. Steve Hosick. John Ha . Joe Sandoval. Dave McGrady Above — Left, the Jazz Band is performing at their concert while Above — Right the Marching Band is forming B.T. and playing our fight song Marching Band — Front, Mike Delaney. Diane Walker Second Row, Tim Peters, Steve Herr, Rich Atwood. James Risley. Ray Apking. Mike Kaminski, Dan Hathaway, Chris Wurtzbacher, Erika Hobbs. Kris Haines. Third Row, Debby Lopez. Teresa Buckley. Mari Galvan. Jennifer Hat- field. Vicki Kelsey. Kara McConneB, Jennifer Knudsen, Ginny Banik. Sheila Wooden. Susie Rivera. Lorinda Soto, Kathy Jonas, Kristin Simenson. Den- ise Chaffee. Fourth Row, Val Cameo, Pam Coley. Anita Billingsley. Sheryl Weldon, Carol Dulaney, Amy Sato, Anne Sova. Jill Carpentar, Rachel Martinez. Kristen Lee Fifth Row, Steve Kaminski. Bruce Brouil- lette, Shay Fox, Kari Thomas. Patrick O'Brien. Burt Matusiak, Todd Chmielewski. Jose Cantu Sixth Row, Charlene Smith, Laura Della-Bet - ta. Chuck Garland, Rick Peabody, Naval Rajpurkar. Jeff Knudsen, Ta- mara Jackson. Scott Serama. Edward Chmielewski. Mike Dempsey, Diana Edwards. Sonia Garcia, Andrea Bobis Seventh Row, Wayne Clark. Larry DeLaRosa. Ryan Buxton, Rich Marino. Mike Walker, Steven Thompson, Eric Chowning. Back Row, Flag Members, Chris Bouios. Sandra Chavez. Rosa Colon. Debbie Garland, Monica Gonzalez. Dawn Lee. Laurie Lindsay. Jean Nudi, Rosie Orozco, Stephanie Pica. Jean Schneider. Sherri Stidham. 170 BAND Jazz Band — Front, Dan Hathaway. Greg Monk. Maria Acena, Don Kreis. Bruce Brouillette. Shay Fox. Tony Brooks Second Row, Mike Jewula. Kris Homes. Keith Emroll. Mike Delaney. Larry DeLaRosa. Dan Stadt Back Row, Bri- an Vollriede. Charlene Smith. Jeff Knudsen. Diane Walker. Mr. Blim, Di- rector. Intermediate Band — Front, Stanley Johnson. Lisa Mitchell. Letikia Truite, Crystal Stephenson. Jen- nifer Gordon. Sherell Sten- son. Tasha Whitlock. Sec- ond Row, Dorothy Patton. Everett Rogers. Sean Boyde. Damone Blu- ford. George Bennett. Eu- gene Willis Back Row, Mr Blim, Director, Chris Pon- zianio. Nowell Fillion. James Baker. Bobbie Miller. Far Right, Brian Vollriede changed his instrument to better the band. I Since Mr. Blim had taken over as the band director here, our band program has improved. In his second year, Mr. Robert Blim has added many new ac- tivities that all band members were re- quired to participate in. This year, the Marching Band consist- ed of incoming freshmen and the members of the Symphonic Band. They competed in two marching competi- tions, and took first place trophies from both competitions, in the novice (be- ginner) class. The Marching Band also performed at the St. James Anniversary Celebra- tion last fall, as well as performing in numerous local parades. Most notable was Chicago's Columbus Day Parade in which our Marching Band was tele- vised live on Channel 9. At our home football games, the Marching Band could be seen performing school fight songs, the national anthem, and they did their march routines during half- times. The Symphonic Band was the band regarded as being the better of the two concert bands. The band was composed of players with a higher achievement on their instruments and sometimes members of the band even changed their instruments so that the band would have a better balance and sound. The Concert Band consisted of some members of last years Intermediate Band and also freshmen and sopho- mores who had not yet mastered all of their instrumental skills. They practiced long and hard and improved tremen- dously. For the players with a feel for jazz, there was the Jazz Band. The Jazz Band performed at concerts and went to various local events to perform when a band was needed. At the Christmas Concert, they even brought homemade instruments and played their own original song. For those of you interested in learn- ing to play an instrument but thought it was too late to learn, now you can learn. In the Intermediate Band, stu- dents learned to play an instrument of their choice, based upon what they would best be able to play. In some cases, with long hours of practice, a beginner can advance to the Concert Band within one year. Sato, Ann© Sova. Sheila Wooden, Jean Schneider, Chris Boulos, Susie Rivera. Kathy Jonas. Lorinda Soto. Laurie Jensen. Kristin Si- menson, Debbie Garland. Denise Chaffee, Linda Sedwick. Michelle Sova Second Row, Sheryl Weldon. Teresa Buckley, Carol Du- laney, Kristen Lee, Tony Brooks. Don Kreis. Kari Thomas, Todd Chmielewski. Karen McGrady. Bruce Brouillette. Shay Fox, Brian Vollriede, Di- ana Edwards. Andrea Bobis. Sonia Garcia. Third Row, Alan Czajka. Pamela Coley. Jen- Concert Band — Front, Anita Billingsley. Lyn- nette Mueller. Sharon Gbur. Jennifer Knudsen. Jean Nudi. Kim Pack wood. Rainia Tever- baugh. Kim Hernandez. Carrie Darnall. Dean- na Stilp Second Row, Markita Cavin. Gail Reese. Ginny Banik. Laurie Lindsay. Dawn Lee. Rosie Orozco. Desiree Thigpen. Tracy Pruett, Renea Pozzi. Lisa Osborn. Kara McConneH. Third Row, Marcell Tetter. Valencia Piper. Terrill Ford. Milford Lane. Burt Matusiak, Joe nifer Hatfield. Rachel Martinez. Kris Haines. Jose Cantu. Stephanie Pica, Edward Chmie- lewski. Diane Walker. Jeff Knudsen. Sherri Stidham. Laura DeHa-Betta. Charlene Smith. Fourth Row, James Risley. Dan Hathaway. Steve Herr. Rich Atwood. Greg Monk. Mike Kaminski. Wayne Clark, Eric Chowning, Mike Delaney. Mike Walker. Larry DeLaRosa. Kyle Dubridge, Eugene Walker. Chris Delaney. Keith Emroll. Ryan Buxton Back Row, Mr. Blim. Director. Chaney. Scott Berchem. Scott Serama. Ta- mara Jackson. Ken Jacobsen. Christy Patre- vito, Tom Willett. Fourth Row, Vicki Kelsey. Chrissy Evans. Julie Vinck, Rich Marino. Steven Thompson. Alex Tambrini, James Owten. Dan Stadt, Ryan Buxton Back Row, Ray Apking. John Czajka. Tim Peters. John Cowan. Sam Nardi. Frank Dworak. Stephanie Lewis. Mr. Blim. Director. Loft, Michelle Sova and Denise Chaffee are Look- ing Good Together while they are careful to stay in time. BAND ILL — Joann© Vinck Below, Rosa Colon twirls her flag to music supplied by our Marching Band Color Guard — Front, Laurie Lindsay. Rosie Orozco. Sandra Chavez Stephanie Pica Second Row, Jean Nudi, Monica Gonzalez. Dawn Lee Debbie Garland Back Row, Rosa Colon. Jean Schneider, Chris Boulos Sherri Stidham Above, the Pep Band playing a .ialf-time performance. Middle, the Flags are Looking Good Together while perform- ing at a home football game. Above, members of the Pep Band watch the basketball game, waiting for their turn to perform during half-time. BAND FLAGS 172 1 cuJ The extra-curricular entertainment at Bloom Trail had improved since the hiring of its two new. or fairly new di- rectors. The Marching band was the best it had ever been; the Flags or Color Guard squad had new coaches. Wendy Clark with Mrs. Cindy Blim. And. of course, the choral department had a new director, Ms. Bezanes. This year, the Pep band's size was greatly increased because Mr. Blim placed a requirement onto all mem- bers of the Concert and Symphonic bands. He required that all members had to attend at least five games. This increased the size of the Pep band at least three times. The Pep band con- sisted of every member of the two bands on an alternating basis. The Pep band played many jazzy, spirited songs before and during the home var- sity basketball games. The Flag squad consisted of twelve girls who liked dancing and performing for an audience. Twirling flags, field po- sitions, and staying in time were some skills needed to be a flag member. The flags performed at the home football games, with the Marching Band, and they even had dance routines to per- form to the music played by the Pep band during half-time. The Choraliers were very different this year. Instead of just singing and dancing, Ms. Bezanes arranged their dances to be more like a musical. They wore costumes that helped to depict the song they were performing, and only on a few occasions did they even wear their traditional red. white, and black uniforms. The Choraliers prac- ticed after school for their perfor- mances. Ms. Bezanes was the new choir di- rector. Just graduated from Univ. of Illinois with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, and at age 22, Ms. Bezanes had her first teaching job here. I enjoy teach- ing here, but sometimes I pretend like I don't, said Ms. Bezanes. — Joanne Vinck Below, Mr Blim is directing a well-improved instrumental group during the Christmas Concert DIRECTORS CHOIR Right, Rob Martinez singing his part in the Choraiiers performance of The Night Before Christmas Middle-Left, Let's Go Hawaiian! Middle-Right, Looking Good Together and singing their hearts out. Below, Jean Schneider seems to be saying Hey dudes, what's happenin'?” Choraiiers — Front, Desiree Kendra. Pres- ident. Patty Lewfer. DAVetta Turner. Sec- ond Row, Jeanette Taylor. Carol Regan. Treasurer. Carrie Poppo. Secretary. Chris Boulos. Vice-President Third Row, Miss Be- zanes. Director. Lashawn Watson. Kristie Rice. Jean Schneider. Sherrie Campbell. Back Row, Shawn Butler. Chris Sewell. James McKinstry. John Brennan. Phillip My- ers. Donna McCallon. Above, Ms. Bezanes is directing one of her choir groups at her first Christmas Concert here CHORUS Sherri Campbell. Jeannie Taylor, and Carol Regan wave good night to the audience The audience is participating in singing along with the choirs. Miss Bezanes is all smiles as she received roses from members of Chorale. Front Row, Tim Franklin, Tasha Whitlock. Timeka Wiley, Victoria Collins. Lisa John- son Second Row, James Baker. Linda An- derson. Tanya Townsend. Vera Wode. Brenda Cook. Denise Adams Third Row, John Reynolds. Douglas Tyms. Monica Rogers, Brenda Holmes. Cheryl Wade. Dorothy Patton. Front Row, Lisa Johnson. Suzie Lemke. Melita Warren. Jennifer Preuss. Janeen Sandoval. Renee Bava. Heather Ryan. Sandra Chavez. Kathy Lade, Teresa Peavler. Victoria Jones. Elizabeth Glass. Tineka Wiley Second Row, Shelanda Irvin, Dishon Williams, Lesile Anderson, Demetria Reed. Sheila Magnusen. Jennifer Bricks. Tami Kelly. Dawn Adams. Cindy Hilton. Tammy Helsel. Katheryn Martin, Kari Ann Hansen. Markila Jackson, Julie Sowles, Ka- ren Kryzo Third Row, LaResia Allen, Vula Harris. Crystal Sanks, Angie Cater, Angel Gelet, Erin Kelley. Renae Reichert, Colen Chapleao. Tami Tackett. Shelly Sons. Treasurer. Bobbi Schisser, President, Bet- tinna Barker. Delina Denton. Carisa Lind- ley. Julie Schimke Fourth Row, Miss Be- zanes. Director, Margaret Vance, Jeonna Lemonds. Tammy Muhm, Mamie Peach, Lisa Green, Marianne Andrews, Sherri Hall, Lisa Ciapponi. Seema Jones; Vice Presi- dent. Lisa Raymond. Carolyn Guiekunst. Lisa Mishler. Mari Gambino. Vikki Goings. Beverly Kosteroski, Secretary. Melissa Lott. Front Row, Miss Bezanes. Di- rector. William Barker. Robert Gain, Brian Butler. Arondi Cole Second Row, Patrick Hilton, Richard Jackson. Adam Easton. Jimmy Neal. Glen Hodson. Rob Fort Third Row, Andrew Azzarello. Julius Visi. Alien Machielson, Billy Sears. Joseph Washington Fourth Row, Danny Phorte David Davidson. David Brower, Anthony Young. Matt Potter, Fletcher Davis. Avery Ivey. The choirs of Bloom Trail Looked Good Together as they rehearsed for the concerts that they gave through- out the school year. The choirs were designed to accomodate all the ranges of students voices. All of the choirs were directed by Miss Stephanie Bezanes. To be in choir students had to audition to be placed in the choir of their ability. First year students did not have to audition. Mens' choir was open to all “men who were trying to develop their sing- ing voices. The students that attended this choir were mainly freshmen, but was open to all men at this school. One of the many songs that this choir per- formed was “If I Only Had A Mus- tache, which featured two solos. The girls choir was for beginning or girls who needed to develop their voices. One of the songs that this choir performed was, “Let Me Be There. The majority of the students in this class were freshmen. Chorale was open to all sopho- mores, juniors, and seniors who were at the peak of developing their voices. Many of the students were second, third, or fourth year music students. Some of the songs that they per- formed were, “In Thy Shelter Of Thy Wings, and “O Come, O Come Im- manual. Concert choir was for the superior singers at Bloom Trail. The majority of the students in this choir were juniors and seniors with a few talented sopho- mores. Some of the songs that they performed were, Fruitcake, “Karie Eleason, and “Carol Of The Bells. This choir also attended the SICA contests. Chamber choir was a new member to the music department. It was formed by members of the Concert choir who enjoyed singing. They were dedicated enough to put in time after school to develop this group. — Tracy McCarty Front Row, Tamaro Hudson. Chantel Jones, Desiree Tatum, Crystal Porter. Vicki Thomas, Cyndi Schofield. Vice President. Robin Bounds. Michelle Vega. Briana Burnett. Scott Wasinski, Cyne Mendosa. Mike Nunez Sec- ond row, Bobbette Jordan, Kathleen Wade. Michelle Smith. Sonja McFarland. Secretary. Claudia Lewis. Noella Fillion, Kathy Hilton. Lisa Swearegene. Tammy Urban. Margaret Fletcher, Tanya Townsend, Marylyn Powell. Wendy Znavor. LaVonne Murphy Third Row, Tracy Olmstead. Annie Boyle. Rhonda Raeth. Carrie Curly. Scott Heistand. Rosanne Mur- phy. Kia Stewart. Tern Williams. Michelle Pe- lock. Kim Gazzilo. Brenda Lucas, Dawn Ot- tenstoer. Marc Piunti. Monica Gonzalez. Tracy McCarty Fourth Row, Miss Bezanes, Director. Valarie Rush. Tracy Cole. Robin Senn, Rich Butler. Rob Joyce, Lori Green. Shei- la Davis. Voierie Mead. William Joyce, Wendy Erickson, Christopher Davis. Mike Stanford. Norman Tartt. Aleace Androh. Karrie Lukasik. Front Row, Miss Bezanes. Director Second Row, Beverly Neal, Kristie Rice. Lashawn Wat- son. Patty Lewter. DaVetta Turner. Carol Re- gan. Jeanette Taylor. Jennifer Hudson, Jackie Wade. Lisa Tidd. Robert Walker. Michael Ow- ton. Mtthew Martinez Third Row, Julie FugieL Victoria Collins. Rickie Wood. Desiree Kendra. Dawn Winemiller, Ana Acena. Laura Marr. Stacy Miller. Christa Hiestand. Michael Wortham. John Hall Fourth Row, Georgina Pappas. Sherrie Campbell. Chris Boulos. Jean Schneider. Ericka Ouverson. Carie Poppo. Sandra Roth. Cynthia Sewell. Theresa Ket- cham. Tina Tidd. James McKinstry. Joe Gawel. Robert Poppo Fifth Row, Cheryl Jo- nas. Donna McCaHon. Michelle Henry. Euge- nia Biakney, Shawn Butler, Rose Contreras. Kellie Velasquez. Debbie Hofkamp, Tom De- vine. Janeice Prescott, Lisa Btasella. Sandy Billo. Phillip Myers. Vice President. Chris Sewell. Treasurer; John Brennan. President. Front Row, Miss Be- zanes. Director. Jean Schneider. Carol Re- gan. Chris Sewell. Sherrie Campbell. De- siree Kendra Second Row, Eugenia Biakney. Phillip Myers. Tom De- vine. Joe Gawel. James McKinstry. CHORUS Front Row, Pick Rapp. Sponsor. Julie Glaser. Sponsor, Mica Malone. Missy Gain. Allen Ma- Chielson. Mondell Parish. Second Row, Anna Bonfiglio. Wmdi Schreiber. Mary Ryan. Dave McGrady. Jenny Scanland, Michele Ca- minker, Jean Wyat, Third Row, Kim Nielson. Bill Joyce. Matthew Martinez. Karri Lukasik. Sam Andrews. Dee Westmoreland. Misheiie Goodwin. Renea Pozzi. Fourth Row, James McKinstry, Patty lewter. Dawn Schultz. En- della Cole. Tanya Townsend. Tom Devine. Desiree Kendra. Back Row: Chris SeweH. Chris Boulos. Carol Regan. Phillip Myers. John Bren- nan. Kristie Rice. Front Row, Fred Anderson. Tech Drector. Mike Atwood. Assistant Tech Director, Dave McGrady. Sam Andrews. Desiree Kendra. Ju- lie Fugiel. Mont Annis. Second Row, Paul Schumake, Bobbie Miller. Elliott Green. Ed Baker. Tom Devine. Dione Walker. Pamela Coley. Back Row, John Boersma, Eddie Oski. James McKinstry. DRAMA TECH 176 Bloom Trail, this year, was provided with a great deal of entertainment by the Drama Club, Tech Crew, and the Literary Magazine. The Drama Club did a children's play in the fall, which was followed by Of Thee I Sing. This play and the spring play, The Music Man, were both direct- ed by Mr. Rapp, with music from the band and choir, under the direction of Mr. Blim and Miss Bezanes. And ad campaign was conducted by Mr Ath- erton, and the make-up was done with the help of Miss Glaser. A Rickover teacher. Miss Reed, helped with the design work and costumes, and props were provided by Miss Garcia. The Tech. Crew not only did the lighting and sound for the plays but, also for anything else that occurred in 1 the auditorium. Mr. Anderson super- vised the students, who were responsi- ble for thousands of dollars worth of equipment. The Crew repaired the equipment when necessary, and con- structed many of the sets. It was im- possible for any entertainment to take place in the auditorium without the help of the Tech Crew. Literary Magazine, under the super- vision of Miss Nelson, was another form of entertainment. Many students who did not like to get up on stage, or who found it easier to express their feelings in writing, submitted poems and short stories to The Pathfinder. The stories were reviewed and critiqued by an editorial board, made up exclusively of r01 students, and then, published, along with the works of fellow students. The Pathfinder was completely produced by students, and was a great source “— of entertainment, for all at Bloom Trail. — Teresa Gesiakowsk . 3) O TP D LITERARY MAGAZINE )f Front Row, Laura Petschauer, Michelle White, kelly Wagner. Second Row, Allen Machiel- ion. Kari Thomas. Erika Hobbs. Arene Cooper. Terrance Dilard. Tony Reyna. Back Row, Aar- on Wayne. Brian Thomas, Bryan Flatt. Brian Duensing. Marc Trevino Above, Kari Thomas and Erika Hobbs look at an issue Lett, Four students draw a poster for The Pathfinder. YEARBOOK Below, Billie Jo Harder and Kim Keogh view some pictures to be used for the yearbook, while at the same time, pose for this pic- ture that's also in the yearbook! Kim, don't you think this picture would make a great dominant photo? 1 Below, Oh my God! screams Debbie Cosentino as she unwraps her Christmas gift given to her at the yearbook grab bag party. Middle Left, Who says yearbook can't be jazzy? says Mina Alguire while waiting to work on her as- signment. “No offense. Mina, but don't you think those glasses are a little bit too big for you? Middle Right, Leave me alone. I'm busy! thinks Jill Brennan as she types the copy for her layout. Against all odds, she'll finish and meet her deadline another time. Front Row, Mr Don Deakin. Advisor. Kim Calabrese. Editor-in-chief; Karl Maxwell, Managing Editor. Michelle Lo- pez. Kim Keogh. Jill Brennan. Danita Carter Second Row, Dallas Baker. Chris Culver. Arene Cooper. Debbie Cosen- tino. Denise Hazelwood. Shelia Davis. Trocie Kowalski Third Row, Rene Chris- tofanelli, Mina Alguire. Laura McGrath. Mary Ryan. Lewis Ruphard. Rick Rakich. Joanne Vinck, Teresa Gesiakowski Back Row, Valerie Richard. Tracy McCarty Not Pictured, Denise Gal- minas. Geri Giuliani. Billie Jo Harder. Caryn Pruett. Above, Editor-in-Chief. Kim Ca- labrese, and advisor. Mr. Deakin. organize and instruct the stu- dent body and faculty as they prepare for the shooting of this eye-catching yearbook cover. Mr. Deakin. shouldn't the pho- tographers be standing over there'? Someone once stated, Behind ev- ery great piece of writing is a great author. Many people failed to realize how true this statement has been, and how much it related to the production of our yearbook, the Trail Blazer, and newspaper, the Express. Publicating these two works took strenuous amounts of time, skill, and effort. First, we had to be willing to grow from young men and women to ad- vanced journalists and editors. We had to be ready to come up with useful, interesting ideas, and make quick, strong, and supportive decisions. We had to create large stories out of something small, and good stories out of something bad. We learned to write well. Learning to be a good writer was just the first step to becoming good journalists, since there were several other activities involved. For example, we had to decide what pictures to use. whether or not to enlarge or re- duce their size, and how to fit them on our layouts. Then, when it came to meeting deadlines, everyone pushed to have their deadlines done on the due date. After the deadlines, the ad- visors and the editor-in-chiefs had the main responsibility of proofing every- thing for grammatical and technical mistakes. One of the greatest advantages of being journalists for Bloom Trail was to be able to say after all of our work, that we played a part in everyone's lives by putting together memories to last a lifetime. This by itself was the fruit of our labor, and encouragement to keep expressing ourselves through the Express and the Trail Blazer. So. overall, we as two families, learned to fight the writer's cramps, to work together, and produce out- standing works of journalism that Looked Good Together. Below, Christy Pruett is staying busy as she works to meet the upcoming newspaper deadline. Miss Vallone. can you come see if this copy will fit on my layout? Middle Left, You'll probably have to check with Mrs. Vallone to make sure. says Niki Richardson, answering a ques- tion. Middle Right, Headlines! Headlines! Headines! thinks Kelly Hooks as she gracefuly cuts out a headline for a paste- up. Below, Here they are: the Bloom Trail newspaper staff at work! Cutting, past- ing, correcting, typing — all a part of ev- eryday! Sitting, Keith Matusek. Angie Stuart. Ken Lambertino Second Row, Mrs Bette Vallone. Advisor; Jay Jurek. Editor-in-chief. Niki Rich- ardson. Christy Pruett. Jenny Scanland. Kelly Hooks. Tony Reyna Third Row, Ken Bruce, Dennis Kuntsman. Don Miller. Terry Ebert. Ter- rance Dilard. Mont Annis. Karen Haney Last Row, Brian Robinson, Denise Caird. Rob Tidd. Paul Rossi. Chris Kowalski. Desiree Kendra. Jenifer Waitkus. Pamela Coley Not Pictured, Bruce Crose. Rob Martinez, Donna Reith- necht NEWSPAPER 179 — Karl Maxwell Above, Monica Moran looks excited as she nears the end of her assignment for the day. AIDES Top, AH of the aides got together for this group photo. Middle, Carla McLaurin quickly gets the job done Above, So that's where the darn card went! says Karen McGrady Almost every department had aides. These aides helped out greatly by working together in teams to get things filed, call slips delivered, and other errands done. The teachers and secretaries were very greatful to these aides because without their helping hands, many things would have gone unfinished. Another group that worked togeth- er in teams was the Bowling Club. It was a bowling league of student bowlers and open to any student that wanted to join. It consisted of two ten- week sessions and the winners of each session played each other in the annu- al Super Bowl. At the end of the first half. The Blazin' Bowlers, with members Lorinda Soto, Susie Rivera, Cheri Ba- jorek, and Shelly Knight, had taken first in the North Division. But, The Squi- dettes, Michelle Pohrte, Donna Wright, Heather Adair, and Monica Moran, took first in the South Division. Shelly Knight had the high game of the sea- son for the girls and Rich Puskarich had the high game for the guys. The Bowl- ing Club also held a doubles tourney. In the girls division, Lacy Kvasnicka and Michelle Smado won. In the boys division, Brian Burbach and Art Fuentes won. The winners in the mixed division were Liz Sissman and Gary Guillermo. Other winners were Shelly Knight and Susie Rivera. Lorinda Soto and Sheri Ba- jorek also won. Trophies were given to each team and individual who ex- celled in one of many categories. The season ended with a pizza party to celebrate the fun season. 180 — Chris Culver BOWLING Top Loft, Cheri Bajorek, Susie Rivera. Lor- inda Soto, and Shelly Knight pose for the camera. Top Right, Angie Stuart is caught in the act of cheating Middle Left, Michelle Pohrte and Monica Moran decide that two balls are better than one. Middle Center, Barb Brown. Sheri Brown, and Judy Balogh look pleased with the score. Above, Please hit some this time! Danny Negrete says as he gets to the foul line Left, The Bowling Club takes time out for a group photo. m FOREIGN LANGUAGE Front Row, Df. Eliana Pelaez, Sponsor. Susan Kelly, Sponsor; Melissa Lott, Kara McConnell, Kathy Lade. Vicki Kelsey. William Joyce Sec- ond Row, Tony Reyna, Emy Flores, Cheri Ship- ley, Erica Collins, Jamie Hutchinson, Ed Sala- zar, Joseph Ramirez Sack Row, Jennifer Hatfield. Jennifer Winemiler. Kelly Edwards, Vakarie Rush, Foluke Erinkitola, Victoria Collins, Ayopo Erinkitola, Terry McConnell Dr. Pelaez smiles as she stirs this taco meat for o Foreign Language Club party. It's time for Foreign Language to Pig Out! Mike Jewula says Good food — ummm this is better than our cafeteria food Marc Trevino and Jose Cantu took time out from their game for a picture. The Foreign Language Club consist- ed of many students who took French or Spanish classes. They participated in many school activities, presented a float in the Flomecoming Parade, and even had a taco party. Many students enjoyed Foreign Lan- guage Club and had returned for an additional year. These students liked and experienced the various activities it had to offer. Some members chose not to stay, and other students decid- ed to join. But each year the tradition of this club has gone on, and by hopes of the club it will continue in the future. Chess Club had consisted of several members this year, and was sponsored by Robert Folsom. In the past years, the club hadn't experienced all victories and no de- feats until this year. This year was when Marcos Trevino had won six straight victories and had no defeats what so ever. It took no experience at all to be- come a member of Chess Club. As a matter of fact, awards were given ac- cording to attendance. So it didn't really matter if you had lost games or not. — Mina Alguire Front Row, Robert Fotsom. Sponsor. Tad Ashbrooks Back Row, Marcos Trevino. McConathy, Ron Shepard. Tom Kowllski. Jose Cantu. David Miner. Michelle White. Paul Mayer Second Row, Joe Huber. Ed Boby Terry Salazar. Chris Delaney. Mont Annis, Andy Make the right move! CHESS Front Row, Gretchen Miller — Sponsor. Aaron Reynolds. David C. Davidson. Brian Reynolds. Peach. George Perez Back Row, Michael Above, Danny Osborn is standing tall and looking good. Right, Ron Ray and Joseph Skowronski are conversing about the sports program. m. GREAT BOOKS Leflm — Book Guat Booh What Gene Siskel and Rodger Ebert were at the movies, the Great Books Club was at Bloom Trail. The club read and analyzed literary works by authors such as: Rousseau. Isaac Asimov, and Frans Kafka. This was a newly founded organization, sponsored by Gretchen Miller and was off to a good start. The goal of the group was to improve the critical thinking skills of the students, exclaimed Ms. Miller. It took a diligently, hardworking per- son, with an interest in reading, to be- come a member of this group. The club participated in debates within the group and other related activities. They held weekly meetings where they discussed these novels and short stories. They read selections from the Platos Apology, and Emile, and the Federalist Papers, interpreting the books true meanings. This club was strictly for the benefit of its members. The club did not partic- ipate outside of the school, so there were no awards to be won. This was a group where you only get out of it, what you put in to it. Letter Club The Letter Club was active at Bloom Trail for many years, but most people did not know the purpose of the club. Well, the club was made up of ath- letes, who represented each sport. The members were chosen because of success in their athletic ability. They demonstrated the strength, determi- nation, and agility required to achieve their goals. The main goal of the group was to raise money for the sports program. They sponsored the senior sports ban- quet and other events. Members sold programs to fans, at the basketball and football games. They also, had the responsibility of holding up the ropes at the pep assemblies. “The Letter Club required a lot of responsibility, but our main purpose was to raise money for the senior sports banquet, stated Dal- las Baker. This year, the athletic director posi- tion was changed from Larry Conley to Joseph Skowronski. The Club went through a period of reorganization, however, they still fulfilled their duties to the sports program. One thing the club did adequately was to display the athletic talent at Bloom Trail. The athletes played to- gether, worked together, and certain- ly were looking good together. — Jill Brennan LETTER CLUB Far Lett, Tommy Mayo and David Foster practice for an upcoming debate Lett, Gail Turner sells sports programs to two very eager buyers Below, GaB Turner and Lisa McCormick are fullfilling their obligations as Letter Club members Front Row, Robert Norwood. William Nor- wood. Craig Jahnke. Kristen Lee. Sar- geant at Arms. Nick Pezzuto. Second Row, Michelle Christofanelli. Monica Moran. Andrea Hardgraves. John Pfeiffer. John ABergo. Carrie Blocker. Secretary. Back Row, Roxanne Marcinak. Vice Presi- dent. Gail Turner. President. Joe Buggemi. Joe Schimmel. Lisa McCormick. Mr. Con- ley, Sponsor Not Pictured, Dalas Baker. Treasurer. Mickey Rodriguez. Rusty Woerner. MATHLETES Below, “Your suppose to hit the books not me! Replies Jim Calabrese, as Mike Delaney's pa- tience runs out. Below, Sponsor, Mr. McClellan, is watch- ing whie Val Cameo and Jim Calabrese start preparing for the match. Front Row, Gary Schwarz. Sponsor. Dave Betz, Kim Calabrese, Mike De- laney. Valerie Cameo. Maria Acena. Tracey Johnsen Second Row, Jim Calabrese. Chris Delaney. Tom Kowalski. David Miller. Andy Ashbrooks, Bobby Terry. Ana Acena Third Row, Jennifer Wine- miller. Lora Tucker. Jill Durham. Renae Reichert. Amy Sato. Joanne Vinck. Michelle Henry. Jennifer Hat- field Fourth Row, Keith Emrol. Steve Herr. Christy Merkner. Michelle Phorte. Danny Phorte, Shawn Alex- ander Back Row, John Czajka, Kel- ly Edwards, Bily Moen. Jacob Mars- zalek Above Right, Dave Betz and Chris- ty Merkner help each other pre- pare for the contest Right, Sponsor. Mr Schwartz gives Maria Acena some pointers, while a youngster experiences for his future as a mathiete. Do you enjoy going on trips with your friends and having a good time. Bloom Trail's Outdoor Adventure Club gave you the chance to go to many differ- ent places throughout the year. This year the most popular trip that the club had a chance to visit was Lake Geneva for a little skiing. Roxanne Marciniak, a member of the Outdoor Adventure Club, replies, The ski trip was a lot of fun since it was my first time. And I didn't even fall! If you were a person who loved the outdoors and loved to meet new people then, the Outdoor Adventure Club was a great club for you to make yourself a part of. If you were not really the outdoors type then maybe working with math was more your style. Mathletes was one of the clubs offered here at Bloom Trail that gave the students the oppor- tunity to learn mathematical topics not normally taught on the high school level. Mr. McClellan, who was sponsor- ing the club for his last time this year, gave some advice for any student who was interested, he replied, Prac- tice as much as possible because that is really what Mathletes is all about. — Rene Christofanelli Front Row, Sponsor. John Sullivan. Suzanne Fortener. Kris Haines. President; Debbie Ma- chielson, Vice-President; Charlene Smith, Treasurer. Laurie Jensen, Secretary; Michelle Sova. Public Relations. Julie Fugiel. Desiree Kendra, Sponsor. James Jankus. Second Row, Lori Johnson, Julie Johnson. Angie Stu- art. Dallas Baker. Kristen Lee. Roxanne Mar- ciniak. Judy Balogh. Mont Annis. Missy Gain. Mario Burkhardt. Third Row, Heidi Sexton. Ca- mile Sanders. Cheri Shipley. Tracie Kowalski. Cassie Floyd. Brady Bartnick;. Wendy Bot- tando. Sandra Cortelloni, Denise Caird. Cheryl Jonas. Dave Betz. Back Row, Cheri Bajorek. Kim Calabrese OUTDOOR ADV. Front Row, Vicky Thomas. Connie Schneider. Michelle White Back Row, Tammy McGregor Jennifer Johnson. Sandy Roth. Dia Gage, Ms. Simcoe Middle Lett, Vicky Thomas and Connie Schneider put up a sign in the window hoping it will encourage students who depend on drugs to come to R.I.S.K. Middle Right, R.I.S.K. students gather around to talk some serious business. Above, Eddie Rivera is drawing a sign to show it's easy to just say no! Right, Michele White is demanding that ev- eryone should take control and care about their lives. R.I.S.K. R.I.S.K. (Reaching Inside for Self Knowledge) was a club started near the spring of 1984. Bloom Trail sent a group of students to Operation Snow- ball. They were encouraged so much by this program that upon returning they decided to keep the spirit of Snowball rolling. The purpose of this club was to en- courage students who got high, not to get high on drugs but to get high on life. Becoming involved in R.I.S.K. made many students remove themselves from the drug scene. Without their help and support many members of R.I.S.K. would not have completed high school. R.I.S.K. students were people builders working hard to provide an al- ternative to the dependence on drugs. The Scholastic Bowl Club consisted of students with general knowledge, interest, and commitment. This was a new S.I.C.A. activity at Bloom Trail. The students competed on teams answer- ing questions against other high school students. There were two types of competing. It could either be compet- ing on your own or as a group. B.T. students really enjoyed this ac- tivity. They proved it by winning their first meet at Eisenhower — 3 out of 4 games. “Bloom Trail students are as bright as any in the state, said Ms. Cleveland “We're just a little inexperienced in competition; but we are building an excellent team. The students have a great sense of humor and are willing to work hard! — Caryn Pruett SCHOLASTIC BOWL Front Row, Chris Zolher. Captain. Sam Andrews. Greg Monk. Tom Wllet. Jeff Davis. Kel Wagner. Back Row, Ms Cleveland. Advisor. Dave McGrady. Captain. Ron Sheperd, Andy Ashbrooks. Tom Kowalski. Tom Devine. Terry McConnel. Below, Tom Devine laughingly whispers to Terry McConnel Lets see if the kid can answer that tricky question”, while Terry attentively listens. Middle Left, Tom Kowalski stops in silence and puts his brain to work too answer a hard question. Above, Chris Zolner takes a minute out from his hard concentration on being number one. to pose tor a picture. Middle Right, Tom Willet studies trivia charts to increase his knowledge and become a better team player Above, students slip the film in the projector, gather around, and learn more about trivial questions. 189 STUDENT COUNCIL Right, The students help themselves to the wonderful refreshments prepared for them by the Student Council organization. Below, At one of the pep assemblies held during the school year, a member of Student Council tries to prepare the student body for the announcement she is about to make on who has the most Spirit Above Middle, Katrina CamAeri. Secretary. Charlene Smith. Senator. Dave McGrody. Pubfcc Relations Maria Aceno. Senator. Diane Wafcer. Senator. Standing, Mrs Fiab. Co-Sponsor. Angekque Little. Senator. Teresa Rainey. Senator. Pamela Coley. Presoet Vickey Lockett. Senator MoreOtn Co e. Senator. Mr Renderman. Co-Sponsor Above, Cane Poppo blushes as she receives a flower, for being on Home Ccmng Court, from the Student Coined orgorvation Front Row: Mr Renderman, Co-Sponsor, Mrs. Fiala, Co-Sponsor, Pamela Coley, Presi- dent; Katrina Camileri, Secretary. Dave McGrody, Public Relations. Diane Walker. Sena- tor. Charlene Smith, Senator; Maria Acena. Senator; Teresa Rainey, Senator; Angelique Little, Senator. Second Row, Vickey Lockett. Senator. Meredith Cole. Senator. Sandra Chavez. Jennifer Kowalcyzk. Steve Peralta. Carie Poppo. Shawn Butler. Donna McCal- lon, Christy Merkner. Babbette Jordan; Third Row: Karan McGrody, Lisa Biasetla, Mi- chelle Lopez. Chrissy Fisher. Teresa Gesiakowski. Lisa Tucker. Lorinda Soto. Anna Bonfig- lio. Ana Acena, Anne Sova. Peter Gyyse; Fourth Row: Jeannie McGregor. Sheryl Weldon. Naval Rajpurkar, Camille Sanders. Tammy Folta, Dawn Schultz. Karri Lukasik. Annie Boyle, Susie Rivera. Tracy Owens, JuSe Fugiel. Fifth Row: Chantel Jones. Tamara Jackson. Sonja Buckner, Angie Hernandez, Angela Johnson. Foluke Erinkitola. Kristie Rice. Marcell Tetter, Cheryl Wade. Ernest Balentine, Allen Machielson. Back Row: Nicole Basile. Lori Green. Candy Mayer, Diana Edwards. Andrea Bobis. Renee Bava. Deana Stilp. Cris Evans. June Gurgel, Mickey Rodriguez. Bobbie Miller, Demetrius Johnson. Chairperson; Student Council has been student government in action. It has been a program designed mainly to serve the student body at Bloom Trail. Mr. Renderman and Mrs. Fiala, who where the sponsors of this club, were very proud of the club's achieve- ments. Student Council was enjoyable be- cause: Of the activities that we spon- sor, makes me feel needed. — Sonja Buckner There are a lot of friendly people in the club. — Teresa Gesla- kowski During the year the club sponsored many activities, such as the annual Homecoming dance. Another activity was the Santa photographs, where the students took pictures with Santa and his elves. Student Council's main goal was to try and make the school year enjoyable and they accom- plished this goal with flying colors. T.A.A.S. (Trail Afro American Soci- ety) has been an organization de- signed to help any students, who was interested in expanding their knowl- edge on the subject of Black Ameri- can History. Ms. Emily Willis, who was the sponsor, tried to provide activities that were enjoyable and educational for the or- ganization. T.A.A.S. is an enjoyable activity be- cause: I like to see black people share their talent. — David Harris T.A.A.S. main goal every year has been to help show pride of achieve- ments made of black people, that re- flect the American Society of today and tomorrow. Front Row: Beverly Neal. Cassandra Robin- son, Secretary. Katherine Taylor. Vice Presi- dent. Gregory Parker, President. Tasha Fer- guson. Treasurer. Vera Wade. Public Relations; Lisa Greene. Second Row: Ms Wil- lis. Sponsor; Tonya Jockson, Sonja Buckner. Elliot Green. Ernest Balentine, Karla McLourin, Marcellus Johnson. Third Row: Jeannie Ben- son. Crystal Sanks. Lesile Anderson. Foluke Erinkitola. Shannon Woods, Tamika Wilson, Victoria Collins. Seena Jones. Fourth Row: Ni- cole Parker. Brenda Holmes. April Wayne, La- trease Thigpen, Dawn Riley. Carmen Davis. Cheryl Wade. Michelle White; Fifth Row: Va- lanie Rush, Mozzella Smith, Demetria Keed. Jackie Wade. James Mitchell. April Sanders. Last Row: Tamaro Hudson. Alease Androh. LaVonne Murphy, Claudia Lewis. LaShawn Watson Ms. Willis tries to make specific points in writing in History background on Black culture. Valanie is one of the members of T.A.A.S. who tries to prepare for her presentation, in the assembly held by this organization, which is “The Bottom Line'' Bottom Left, Mozella Smith and El- liot Greene show their pearlies for the camera A. I 121 — Arene Cooper Men’s Tennis Top, Dan Medrano displays his expertise while playing with one hand behind his back v -viT ' • Above, Jerry Brock is getting ready for his power serve Above, Dan Stadt says. “Try skipping, dancing, and playing tennis all at Men's Tennis once 194 Above, Dan Stadt is trying to decide how tough this shot is going to be MEN'S TENNIS Bremen ......... 1 Rich East....... 5 Oak f-orest...... B.T. 4 0 .. 0 J 0 Homewood Flossmoor. 5 0 .. Thornton.......5 3 Rich South....... 2 1 . Richards 4 3......Providence 2 0 Thom wood........5 2 .. Eisenhower. 3 1 ...... Bloom____ 4 0 ... Marian___ 5 0 Thornridge .. 5 - 1 Players- This year's varsity tennis team was an improved team. The most notable accomplishment was a second place finish in the Quadrangular. The oppo- nents could not take on the team as lightly as last year's squad. This year's most outstanding player was senior Ron Ruminski. Over the years. Ron worked to become an ad- vanced player and he teamed up with another senior. Matt Wenzel, and played some rousing matches. At the freshman-sophomore level. Tom Wheeler, a freshman had the only winning record and the most challeng- ing position at first singles Dan Stadt. another freshman, also showed some promise. Dan teamed up with Tom at the Conference Tour- nament to take second place at first doubles. Coming on strong toward the end of the season was freshman Rob- ert Clark. These players and others made up a fine men's tennis team that we were proud of. — Cendy Peavler Front Row, Noah Hunter. Tom Wheeler. Dan Stadt. Tim Fitzsimmons. Dan Medrano. Brian Vi- telli Back Row: William Judd. Rusty Woerner. Jerry Brock. Dave Sanders. Leroy Rose. Robert Clark, Coach Kwilosz Not Pictured, Ron Ru- minski. Matt Wenzel. Scott Berchem Men's Tennis 195 TRACK Below. Ms. Carr and Mr Steohens are Droud of their Girl's Track Team GIRL'S TRACK OPPONENT BLOOM TRAIL Gary Roosevelt................................2nd Place Bloom................................. 12th Place BT Invite Gary Roosevelt Thornwood_____ Bloom Rock Island Moline Thorton HF r ..................... 3rd Place 12th Place 2nd Place 2nd Place 10th Place 10th Place 6th Place Right. Look at this girl take off! Front Row, Chantel Jones. Carla Parker, Raeshawn Taylor Second Row, Ayopo Erinkitola. Dallas Baker. Kris Lee. Roxanne Marciniak Back Row, Ms Carr, Nicole Parker, Gail Malone. Lisa McCormick, Christina Wehrle. Tamara Jockson, Mr Stephens Women's Track 196 Front Row, Jim Lemke. Gary Ratliff. John Owten. Brian Wiley. Darnell Brown. Tim Sanders, Marvin TulNson. Darren Johnson Second Row, Henry Eatman. Chris Heldt, Terry Ebert. Dan Cuddigan. Cardeli Drake, Kenneth Bornes. Darryl Bridges Third Row, Eric Hurley. Montreal Williams. Terry Hamp- ton. Clinton Anderson. Roderick Buck- ner. Robert Norwood. James Owten, Joe Blackstone Back Row, Head Coa- ch. John Collet. Robert Walker. John Sowonik. Frank Snow. Lanier Holt. Den- nis Eatman, Michael Williams, Tim Con- cannon. Antonio Wiley, Sophomore Coach. Joe Skowronski. David Chick —Run—Run— This year had been a great year for track. Both of our teams (girl's and boy's) had improved. There were many school and personal records broken. The men’s track team took 4th in conference. Joe Blackstone won the 3200 meter (with a meet record). Chris Heldt won the 1600 meter (with a meet and school record of — 4:19.9). Other top finishes were Dennis Eatman (2nd high jump), Haynes Smith (3rd long jump). Tim Concannon (2nd pole vault), John Sowanik (3rd pole vault), and Brian Wiley (3rd shop put). We went on to Sectionals. Chris Heldt won the 1600 and 3200 meter runs, Joe Blackstone finished 4th in the 3200 meter run. On to state. Chris Heldt took 6th in the 3200 meter run. We were very proud that Chris represented our school. Everyone in track did a great job! Aaron Wayne At the left, Tim Concannon puts forth all his energy into a strenu- ous pole vault attempt 197 Baseball Below, Frank Kuhn delivers a wicked fastball to strike out another victim. Front Row, Gregg Lunceford. Ron Canali, Frank Kuhn, Robert Lucente. Terrance Dillard, Greg Lunceford Middle Row, Ed Lopez, Nick Pez- zuto. Tim Wherle, Mike Villarreal. Mickey Rodriguez. Tom Sheridan Back Row, Coach Tucker, Mike Cales. Joe Foster, Mike Rauhut. Pete Hoff. Tom Herr Not Pictured — Ron Senzel. Coach Hands Middle Right, Mr. Tucker and Mr Hands are trying to fight the call the umpire made. Right, The coaches did not succeed in changing the call, so now they are pouting. Baseball 198 Opp. 2 ... A . . . Winning Isn’t Everything The key to a successful season of baseball is good pitching and a solid defense. Bloom Trail's Varsity team found this out the hard way as they were haunted by errors all season long. The Blazer defense committed 114 er- rors in the first 25 games to upset their chances of becoming a winner. They posted 2 wins and 10 losses in SICA EAST and compiled an overall 7 wins, 22 losses, and 2 ties. Their record was deceiving, however, because at least 16 games were decided by 3 runs or less. Although the record proved the season was not a team-winning effort, there were still some players that pos- sessed extraordinary talent. Senior right-fielder, Tom Sheridan, was Bloom Trail's MVP by hitting .462 with 3 home runs and 23 runs batted in. Tom set school records of 34 runs scored. 42 hits, and 32 stolen bases. Tom was honored at Comiskey Park on June 9 because of his baseball playing. Tom also went to Holland with Team Chica- go to play there. Another big weapon in Bloom Trail's offensive arsenal was Junior catcher, Nick Pezzuto. Nick hit .319 with 2 home runs and 18 rbi's. Center-fielder Terrance Dillard, also a Junior, proved to be consistent at the plate with a .400 batting average. The pitching was exceptional with Tom Herr being the ace of the staff. Tom had 4 wins which tied for the school record for most wins in a season. Ju- niors Frank Kuhn and Ron Senzel were effective at filling in pitching vacancies. When Yearbook asked who was their toughest opponent they faced. Coach Tucker replied: The opponent we had the most difficulty with was our own team. In most games, it was a defensive error or mental mistake made by our own team that gave the opponents victory. Yearbook also asked what can we expect to look forward to for next year's team. Coach Tucker's answer was: We played most of the season with 7 Juniors, 1 Sophomore, and 1 Se- nior in our lineup. I expect with that many people returning with Varsity ex- perience and with the number of close games we played this year, our chances of doing well are much improved. — John Quilico Below, Pete Hoff avoids potential base stealers by holding them close Above, The winning run Chuck Dovich rounds third with great speed and force Front Row, Mgr Tom Camelleri. Terry Johnson, Todd Kulacz. John Davis. Tony Gazzillo. Mgr. Scott Heinsteo Middle Row, Jason Rauner. Alan Czajka. Rodney Lo- pez. Todd Beilke, Shawn Finnigan. Rob Joyce. Back Row, Tom Willett. Mike Cia- poni. Will Goodwin. Troy Dillard. Chris Da- vis. Coach Bob Frick. Asst. Coach Tony Simone. Not pictured — Mike Hoff. Chris Montella, Dan Droves. Front Row, Chuck Dovich — Team Capt.. Tracey Johnson — Team Capt. Ed Wal- ter Middle Row, Jim Michaels. Tom Vo- gel. Dale Heining. Glenn Conner. Danny Fuentes Back Row, Tony Gonzales. Curtis Szobo. Lewis Ruphard. Dan Hathaway. Coach Hess Not pictured — Brian Lavelle. Fred Kieper. Bayland Willis. Joe Sandoval Softball After the hard effort, it's clear to see that the player is safe. Girl's Softball BT OPP. 1............ Rich South.............. 11 15.............Rich South ............... 1 8 ......... Crete-Monee .9 15.............T.F. North................11 9 .............Beecher .................0 6.............Andrean.................. 7 3............ Rich East 2 1 5 6 8 11 0 5 19 10 7 9 1 9 4 8 8 . Rich East... fcit . Thdrton PC Thorton___ Thorn wood.... r senhower___ hsenhower ... Bolingbrook___ Bolingbrook . — Bom . □nan B om____. I Joliet Central. . . Thorton..... Thorton..... 10 6 8 0 . 1 12 3 5 .0 . 1 6 .4 6 5 . 9 9 Above, Donna Wright looks really cold running in practice with Coach Cole The crowd waits anxiously to see if Lori Philips will hit a home run. Varsity Front Row, Dawn Van Deursen. Michelle Jordan. Monica Moran. Judy Balogh. Jennifer Willis. Second Row, Kim Nunez, Tammy Kinsey. Marcia Villarreal. Lori Phillips. Nancy Vogel Third Row, Angela Contreras, Kely Parkwood, Tracy Schultz, Coach Turner. Jll Carpenter. Jean Schneider, Coach Anzelmo Below, Dawn Van Deursen shows great skril as she Below, Tammy Kinsey is ready to take her part in the game as throws the ball in order to make an out she is ready to bat Above, Donna Wright is making her play of the day by throwing the opposing player out Freshman Sophomore — Front Row, Kim Sarek, Patricia Weaver, Dawn Schaffner. Denise Hazelwood. Second Row, Kelly Bish. Annmarie Mclnerne. Melissa Martin, Tammy Folta, and Den- ise Ramacci Third Row, Marlena Contreras, An- nie Boyle, Dawn Schultz, Coach Vance Cole. Donna Wright. Karri Lukasik, Kim Hernandez. — Blazers Take Third Bloom Trail finished third in the S.I.C.A. East Conference, this season. Overall the Blazers had 13 wins, 11 losses with the regional game yet to be played. Leading the way for the Blazers was Lori Phillips, the senior third baseman. and Dawn Van Deursen, the senior short-stop, both of whom were all- conference players this season. Tammy Kinsey, a freshman, was honor- able mention all Conference pitcher. — Lora Whisenant Softball 201 Top Left, Moira Acena. the Student Council President, takes time from eating to pose for a picture with her friends. Above, Michelle Kendra receives “Best All Around” Award presented by Mr. Rapp. Above, Robert Martinez is presented the Brown Bag” Award. Above, Mrs. Bacys and Mr. Renderman, the Student Council sponsors, make their presentation. 202 Below, We certainly can't forget to honor the coaches Below, The letter club is happy that the evening is a success — Fiesta — At the end of every year there must be some recognition of hard work in every aspect that was considered. There were three banquets this year held in the spring of '86. The first of these banquets was the Student Council Banquet, which honored the group of people who governed the entire student body. Such activities as Cabin Fever Volleyball and The Home- coming Dance were made possible by the Student Council. Another banquet was the Choir Ban- quet. Those who were active by sing- ing in concerts and or musicals were honored by Ms. Winnie and Mr. Rapp. And last; but not least there was the Senior Sports Awards Banquet. This banquet was organized by Mr. Conley and the Letter Club. Presentations were made and those outstanding Se- nior Athletes were honored. It was important to be recognized as outstanding individuals in whatever category awarded not only for self satisfaction; but as an example, which withstood throughout the years. — Kim Calabrese Above, These parents are certainly proud!! Above, Say AHHHHHHHHHHH Stacey!! Above, Mr. Conley, the sports coordinator, starts the evenign off right by making on introduction. Banquets 203 B.T. Takes Conference The Blazers triumphed once again on February 28, as they beat the Rich East Rocketts 80-44. The Blazers were slow coming out of the blocks, but once they were on their way there was no stopping them. The Blazers began to come back when Ken Chavers (10 points) and James Banks (19 points) scored and gave the Blazers a 14-13 lead. Banks followed with another two points and David Nelson (13 points) scored off a steal which made it 18-13 with 4:56 left in the half. Nelson scored inside, and Chavers made consecutive baskets, which widened the lead 24-13. Banks, how- ever. answered with a basket and a free throw that put the Blazers up to 10. Joe Buggemi (12 points) scored on a tip-in during the closing seconds of the half which made the score 33-21. Scott. Nelson, and Perry connected consecutively to send the Blazers in the final quarter 51-30. The Blazers fi- nally put its second consecutive re- gional championship on ice. — Barbara Harris Top, Wilbon Perry and Jimmie Sykes are enjoying cut- ting the net after their victory. Above, I bet I can jump higher than you can.” Middle, The team and the coaches are excited about their victory. Above, The varsity cheerleaders take time out to smile for this picture Regional Championship 204 Below, These students show off their shorts. Below, The yearbook staff works quickly to get the yearbooks ready for distribution. A Change In Style The Board of Education was allowing the students to wear shorts to school on a trial basis provided they met cer- tain requirements. The length of the shorts had to be determined by requiring that the fabric must have shown below the students finger tips with the arms fully extended to the side. The shorts must have had a hem. There was no fringes, and no cut- offs. The trial period for the dress code began on May 12. 1986 and ended October 1. 1986. An evaluation was going to be done to see if the new dress code would become permanent. On May 22. 1986 the 1986 Trail Blazer yearbooks were handed out Yes Mr Deakin was right. Everyone went around stroking their yearbooks. Every- one sure liked the yearbook. It was certainly the best so far. but the best was yet to come!! Barbara Harris Middle, Which on© should w© pick? Above, Th©$© girls help distribute yearbooks Yearbook Distribution 205 Timeout Top, The Good Humor Boys — Mike Weisfus. Phil Cristelio. Mike Pelock. Tim Concanon, Pat Young. Ted Mach Middle Left, Who's afraid of the big bod wolf? Paul Marthaier is! The First place team — Front, Joe Blackstone Second Row, Todd Paulsen. PaJ Marthaier. Tom Sheridan Third Row, Rene Christofanelli. Judy Brown Top, Michelle Christofanelh Above Lett, The Second place team — Tony Gonzalez, Tom Vogel. Jeff Schirn- mel. Eddie Lopez. Steve Perelta. Joe Roache. Chuck Dovich Cobin Fever 206 Below, Judy Brown and Tony Gonzalez battle it out for a chance at the championship Below, this group took some spare time to strike a pose Below, this student looks like a pro at work, as he warms up a match. Above, this crowd of bowlers sure worked up a big appetite after the game Above, these three ladies huddle to discuss their technique. Fun For Everyone Everyone needed a little time-out to get over the winter blahs. Many of the students took part in the Cabin Fever Volleyball Game, which was held in the fieldhouse on March 11 Each team that participated chose a crazy name of their choice to represent their team. Some teams really took advantage of the idea. Everyone had a lot of fun. It helped get over those winter blahs. The winning teams each received a trophy and ribbons. The teams all proved that you don't have to be a star volleyball player to join the fun of Cabin Fever Volleyball. Parents, as well as students, need a little time-out. The boosters sponsored a booster bowl, which was held at Classic Lanes bowling alley. Ninety- eight people participated in the event. The bowling started at 10:00 p.m. and lasted until 1:00 a.m. The money raised was put into the general funds for the school. The next booster bowl was planned for September or October. Special thanks to Phil Cristello for making all the necesssary arrangements. Both events held were a big success. It just goes to show if you've got the spirit, you won't have any trouble get- ting over the winter blahs. — Tracie Kowalski Booster Bowl 207 Below, Jeannie Blakenly and John Reynolds want to make sure they won't make any mis- takes during the show Front Row, Emily Means-Willis. Sponsor. Gregory Parker, Katherine Taylor, Bonme Williams, Carmen Hackney. President. Robert Phillips. Mary Ann Na- than. Tasha Ferguson. Vera Wade Second Row, Elliot Green. Marcellus Johnson. Roderick Buckner. Chris Sherman. Jeffery Parker. Dia Gage. Orlando Drake. Jeannie McGregor. Nora Macallera Third Row, Catherine Sanders. Carmen Davis. Yaseem Mohammed. Shannon Woods. Beverly Neal. Sonia McFarland. Demetrius Jones, Cynthia Davis. James Mitchell. Kerk Bills Back Row, Dolapo Erinkitola. Ta- mara Hudson. Robin Walker. Stacy Crims. Sonya Buckner. Gloria Richmond. Tamara Jackson. Robin Hicks. Dawn Rilly Ruthie Peebles Front Row, latrease Thigpen. Back Row, Clau- dia Lewis. Brends Holmes, ond Tracey Cole Characters from Yesterday. Today, and Tomorrow.” -------------------------May On May 1, about 6:50 a.m., school officials had discovered Bloom Trail didn't have any water. Principal Mr. Lauristen had called Sauk Village Po- lice Department to find out the cause of the problem. Apparently, an auto- mobile had hit a fire hydrant and knocked the fitting out of the ground. The accident happened near 216th Jeffery Ave. The police did not know at what time the problem would be resolved. Mr. Lauristen knew that school could not be kept in session without any wa- ter. So the big announcement came over the P.A. System — Everyone would be released at 9:15!! AH the stu- dents and faculty were ecstatic. Along with the good news came a warning to boil the water in case of contamination. Here are some of the things that the faculty and students did with their new Day------------------------------ found freedom for the day: Went to the Bahamas for a cock- tail — Mr. Perna. Spent all of my husband's money when I went shopping with Ms. Shana- han, Mrs. Chapman, and Ms. Carr — Mrs. Robertson. Partied in the woods — Karen Fisher. 'Made Scott buy me some new clothes — Kim Novak. Went to Spanos to pick up some guys, but didn't have any luck so I went to the woods to try my luck there — Candis Baker. Copped some rays in my back- yard — Mark Hamilton. Washed my boat — Mr. Atherton. No matter what everyone did. I'm sure they enjoyed their free time. -- Karen Wright Soring Activities 208 Blazer Boosters Spring Activities TAAS The purpose of the Afro American Society was to involve the members in activities in which they would learn more of their cultural background. The goal of the organization was to promote intellectual and cultural en- richment of Black Americans outside the classroom. Another objective of the club was to constantly generate pride in and maintain appreciation of contributions of Black people in the American Society. The requirements to join this organi- zation were a desire for the knowl- edge of our heritage and true dedica- tion. Different fund raising activities were held throughout the year to ac- cumulate enough money for worthy causes. Special projects included an annual production, which was the play Yes- terday, Today, and Tomorrow , that took place in February for Black History month. BLAZER BOOSTERS Did you ever wonder where some of the money for extra-curricular activi- ties and Bloom Trail scholarships came from? Or who sponsored the conces- sion stand at football and basketball games. Arts Crafts Fair, Candlelight Bowl, and raffles? It's the Blazer Booster Club. The group has helped many of the schools organizations by sponsoring fund raising activities. They provided several scholarships for Bloom Trail graduates each year. This year they gave four scholarships. The recipients were Phill Cristello, Mike Pelock. Timo- thy Concanon, and Tom Sheridan. To receive this scholarship each had to write an essay on why they deserved the scholarship. In order to qualify they had to have at least one parent in the Booster Club. ART MURIAL This year the art mural was in the English hall upstairs. The mural's theme was High School romance. It was done in bright; vivid colors and in abstract form. The talented students who worked on the mural under Mr. Pound and Ms. Gude's guidance were: Terri Alyea, Michelle Chaffee. Tony Grzeskowiak, Dia Hart, Chris Kowalski, Sheila Lacy, Paul Marthaler, Mitch Nardi, Monica Rogers, Joab Ryan, Phil Sera, and Mike Weisfus. Not only did the Class of '86 leave memories of great character and great scholastic and leadership abili- ties: but a great mural as well. — Karen Wright Below, Mr. Tong Is receiving an award for his great dedication and ability in coaching the football team. Above, Sheila Lacy and Joab Ryan also take part in drawing the mural. Middle Right, Mike Pelock, Phil Cristello. Tom Sheri- dan. and Timothy Concanon show their schsolarship plaques Above, Paul Marthaler takes part in drawing the Above, Ms. Gude makes sure Phil Sera knows what mural, which is the first step. he is doing Soring Activities 209 Below, This girl gets some extra help from a friend. She is getting ready for the lift-A-Thon II Will she do it?? Of Course!! I Know I Can GROAN, GRUNT, UHHHH!!! Those were the sounds that could be heard in the Lift-A-Thon for the 1985-86 year. As muscles flexed and sweat dripped from the bodies of the young men and women who had participated in Lift-A- Thon II. many sideliners cheered as their fellow students lifted those extra pounds to beat their own personal records. Pounds turned into dollars as partci- pants had obtained pledges and pressed thousands of pounds of steel and iron. The call in the air urged stu- dents to push harder to lift that extra pound, to earn that extra dollar for the fund raiser. There were no losers, everybody was a winner! Bloom Trails blood drive program was again successful in the spring of 86 with a total of 177 pints donated. Both juniors and seniors 17 years of age and older rolled up their sleeves and gave a part of themselves for the benefit of others. Four seniors have already donated a total of five or more pints of blood each. These students were Charlotte James. Dawn Mileszuk. Terry Hampton, and Paul Nudi. The blood drives were sponsored by the Bloom High School Faculty Associa- tion with the assistance of the National Honor Society. — Tonia Bullitt Above, Toma Bullit weighs in. Above, We know now that David Chick didn't eat his wheatleslll Right, look Mom!! No hands!!! , says Tina Contreras Lift-A-Thon 210 Above, This girl shows her courage by donating. Above, Dale Kale gives blood like a man Middle, This guy is donating blood also. He sure is proud. Blood Drive 211 Choir Concerts Above, The Choraliers give a great performance and now their grand Above, Here the girl's choir sings beautifully ond finale with grace 212 Band Let Us Entertain You While we were all slacking off school because of Spring Fever, the Music de- partment was busy. There were many band, choir, and choralier concerts. First, on April 30. 1986. at 8:00, in the Neubauer Auditorium there was Jazz Night! Jazz Night featured the Bloom Trail Choraliers and Jazz Band. Secondly, there was the Spring Band Concert. This concert was held on Tuesday, May 13. at 7:30. in the Neu- bauer Auditorium. This concert fea- tured the Symphonic and Concert bands. This Concert also featured a guest conductor. It was Mr. George Cizek, who is the director at Central Jr. High School in Steger, Illinois. For the Seniors this was their final concert at Bloom Trail. They were wished luck and success by Mr. Blim, the Band Director. And finally, there was the Choral Concert on Wednesday, May 21. It began at 7:30 p.m. in the Neubauer Auditorium. This concert featured the Choraliers, Concert Choir, Advanced Girls Choir. Men's Choir, Treble Choir, and Freshman Girls Choir. The Music Department finally had the chance to rest after all their hard work. They deserved the best: for they performed so well. — Kim Calabrese Below, Shawn Butler and Carie Poppo show off their dancing abilities. Left, Mr. Blim, the Band Director, conducts a great concert. Left, What ? You want me to Middle Left, Kris Haines concentrates play ? But I'm ready for my siesta !!! on her bass playing 213 Rest Assured Every spring there was a spring play. This year it was “Rest Assured”. It was directed by Ms. Willis, who has been directing District 206 plays for thirteen years. Her most recent plays she di- rected were To Kill A Mocking Bird and Bad Seed. Besides Ms. Willis as the Di- rector there were two student Direc- tors. They were Michelle Kendra and Tony Pellerito. Rest Assured contained a small cast of sixteen. The cast was Mr. Morlock.........MICHAEL DELANEY Mrs. Morlock...................CHRIS BOULOS Mary.....................LORI DUNNE Jessica......................DESIREE KENDRA Mildred............MICHELLE KENDRA Joe Lanconi...................JOHN BRENNAN Luigi Lanconi .......KENN PETERSON Martha........................LISA DANIEL Lucifer .............PHILLIP MYERS George Pleu..........RICH GERMAIN Mrs. Schmaltz....TANYA TOWNSEND Miss Akers...........CAROL REGAN Dr. Brown............SCOTT STOKES Mr. Black............RICH GERMAIN Mrs. Frinck...........MELODY YATES Jake..........................TONY PELLERITO Rest Assured was the no. 1 comedy done in High Schools. And it was said that our school's performance was great — Kim Calabrese Spring Plav Above, It's my husband?????” Left, The cast of Rest Assured takes time out to pose for a shot. Above, Oh no!' She's dead1!'' Above, Is that so??'' Soring Play 215 Above, It's you!!!!! Above Left, Anything boys can do. girls can do better! Mr. Pounder explains the facts to Steve Gutekunst. Terrance Johnson explains about his experiment to some of the iudaes. Science Fair 216 Thomas Willett and Joseph MHeszuk show what they learned about their science project Kelly Broadhead examines her study of carnivorous fungi Fair The 1986 Science Fair was held on March 6. at Bloom High School. Many hours of hard work went into each pro- ject. In school and out, the students worked on their projects for several months. They gathered their informa- tion and prepared reports, diagrams, displays and results. The projects were judged by oral reports and evaluations from each project. There were eight outstanding projects with two people per project. This included Kimberly Gazzillo. Nicole Basile; Sheila Davis. Ana Acena; Kimberly Nielson. Christy Petre- vito; Jon Pen wit t. Eddie Gall; Ed Sala- zar. Scott Ratliff; Chris Davis. Robert Joyce. Lisa Gluckleder, Cynthia Andel; Joseph Mileszuk. and Thomas Willett. Congratulations went to all these participants. — Kim Keogh Mr. Tory presented this award to David Sanders. O LOCAL science f THURSDAY -1 These girls talk about the effects of vitamin B 6 and vitamin C on the chromatog- raphy of wandering jews Science Fair 217 FELIX CRISTELLO was ranked 1 in the senior class. He qualified to be class Valedictorian. Felix's grade point average was 4.0. Felix participated in football, golf, wrestling. Mathletes, sci- ence fair, and the Letter Club. He planned to attend the Uni- versity of Florida to major in busi- ness management. LORI LUTHER was ranked 3 with a grade point average of 3.9524. Lori had been involved in year- book for three years. She was managing editor her junior year and was Editor-in-Chief her senior year. Also, she was a member of Quill and Scroll. Lori planned to attend Universi- ty of Illinois to major in medicine. JOSEPH BLACKSTONE was ranked 5 with a grade point av- erage of 3.8. He has won several awards for his academic excellence. Joseph was a member of the National Honor Society, track, and cross country. He planned to attend the An- napolis Naval Academy to major in electrical engineering. GREGORY LUNCEFORD was ranked 7 in his senior class. Gregory won the Jack and Jill Scholarship for his academic excellence. Gregory was involved in swim- ming. baseball, and the National Honor Society. He planned to attend University of Chicago to major in medicine. THOMAS SHERIDAN was ranked 9 with a grade point av- erage of 3.6977. Thomas participated in foot- ball. baseball, the Key Club, the Letter Club, the Foreign Lan- guage Club. Student Council. National Honor Society. Sym- phonic Band. Jazz Band, and Pep Band. He was undecided about which college to attend. DAVID SANDERS was tied for 1 rank and class Valedictorian with Felix Cristello. David's grade point average was 4.0. He was the manager of the basketball team and a member of the Outdoor Adventure Club. David planned to attend An- napolis Naval Academy after he was nominated by Senator George O'Brien. SARA RAVESLOOT was ranked 4 with a grade point average of 3.8667. Sara was involved in the Out- door Adventure Club and Stu- dent Council. She was undecided about col- lege, but she is hoping to attend Moody Bible Institute. RITA LIAZUK was ranked 6 with a grade point average of 3.7750. During Rita's years at Bloom Trail she participated in Symphon- ic Band. Marching Band, volley- ball. and softball. Rita planned to attend Illinois State University to major in busi- ness and law. SCOTT NIELSON was ranked 7 in the 1986 graduating class. Scott participated in Mathletes and the National Honor Society. He planned to attend Boston University in which to major in finance. KATHLEEN FINK was ranked 10 with a grade pint average of 3.6923. During Kathleen's years at Trail she participated in cross country, she was a member of the Sopho- more Fire, and Office Education Association. She was undecided in which college to attend. Outstanding Seniors 218 Class Of ' 1 — David Sanders 4 0000 1 — Felix Cnstello 4 0000 3 — Lori Luther......................... 3.9149 4 — Joseph Black stone 3.8235 5 — Sarah Ravesloot................... 3 8118 6 — Gregory Lunceford 37955 7 — Rita Uazuk 3.7391 8 — Kathleen Fink 3 7045 9 — Thomas Sheridan 3.6939 10 — Scott Nielson 3 6889 Class Of 87 1 — Gerald Jurek 4 0000 1 — David Betz...................... 4 0000 1 — Mana Acena 4 0000 4 — James Calabrese 3.9706 5 — Kimberly Calabrese....... 3 9444 6 — Michelle Sova .. 3.7895 6 — Christy Merkner................... 37895 8 —Eric Walker 3 7656 9 — Kimberly Hodor ................... 3.6618 10 — Guiseppe Buggemi................. 3.6061 Class Of 88 1 — Amy Sato 3.9231 2 — Steven Fezler. .. 3.9091 3 —■ Michelle Pohrte 3.8750 4 — David Barich 3.8182 5 — Joanne Vinck 3.7917 6 — Brian Lavelie 3.7727 6 — DaBasandra Baker 3 7727 8 — Kerry Brys 3.7500 9 — Timothy Montgomery 3.7273 10 — Kristen Lee 3.7200 Class Of 89 1 — Sandra Yates 40000 1 — Rodney Lopez 4 0000 1 — Terrence Johnson 4.0000 1 — Jeft Davis 40000 5 — Jennifer Busch 3.8333 5 —• Ana Lizza Acena 3.8333 7 — Robert Terry 3.8000 7 — Kimberly Sarek 3.8000 7 — Edward Salazar 38000 7 — Tommy Kinsey 3.8000 7 — Todd Hansen 38000 7 — Cheryl Bajorek 3 8000 — Bilhe Jo Harder Tod Ten 219 National Honor Society Scholarly Students On June 6. 1986, the members of the National Honor Society led their class- mates in the graduation ceremonies from Bloom Trail. The National Honor Society and Quill and Scroll were both founded with a purpose of recognizing and acknowl- edging outstanding students in high schools. The National Honor Society created enthusiasm for scholarship, and a de- sire to render service as well as pro- moting leadership and development of character in its members. Use of these traits was how the members helped to counter the many negative forces in schools. For instance, the stu- dents contributed in a telethon for cer- ebal palsy. They answered phones for pledges and ran errands. They also had the chance to meet celebrities such as Pete Rose, Mary Ann Childers, and the Refridgerettes. On May 15, 1986, the new N.H.S. members were inducted in the E. Eu- gene Neubauer Auditorium. The re- quirement to be considered for induc- tion into N.H.S. was a 3.2 GPA or better over seven semesters, or a 3.6 GPA or better over five semesters. The faculty then reviewed students' activities over his or her past years at Trail, and decid- ed which students were best qualified for induction into the National Honor Society. Quill and Scroll was an international journalism and yearbook honor soci- ety. It was organized twenty years ago by a group of high school advisers. Since its founding, charters have been granted to over 12,500 high schools all over America and 41 foreign countries. The purpose was to recognize out- standing honor students on staffs, and to encourage achievement in journal- ism and scholastic publications. Only students having a minimum of 1l 2 years on staff of any publication were considered for induction into Quill and Scroll. Those selected were chosen based upon the quality of their work. There were many students that ex- celled at Bloom Trail, and these organi- zations gave them the recognition they deserved for their efforts. — Tracy Sexton Above, Judy Brown is handing David Betz his N.H.S. pin and award certificate. Above Right, Michelle Sova and Maria Acena are doing a cookie taste test at the reception held in honor of the N.H.S. members. National Honor Society 220 Below, Tom Sheridan. Ted Mach. Judy Brown and Scott Nielsen lighting the candles representing the four qualities of N.H.S. members. Above, John Jezior, his little brother, and mother are celebrating his induction into N.H.S. Front, Ken Clinton. Ted Mach. Phil Cristello Second Row, Mindy Rains. Lori Luther. Sara Ravesloot. Kathy Fink. Dave Sanders. Judy Brown. Scott Nielsen, Fred Biederstadt. Rita Liazuk, Joe Blackstone, Gregory Lunceford. Michelle Chaffee, Tracy Sexton Third Row, Melody Yates. Robert Johnson, John Jezior. Michael Pelock, David Anderson, Joe Ciapponi. William Kampenga. Gerald Jurek, Daniel Barich. Christina Wehrie Fourth Row, Nancy Plamondon, Loralee Whisenant. Dawn Vandeursen. Dianna Kale. Kim Hodor. Angela Contreras. Kim Calabrese, Joyce Ikard. Laura Navratil, Michelle Sova. Christy Merkner, Teresa Sanchez. Vicki Green, Lori Phillips Back Row, Tina Frey. Tom Herr. Ron Reichert. David Betz, Scott Ansburg. Jim Calabrese. Ray Poe. Ron Ruminski, Gregg Lunceford. Eric Walker. Stacy Spila. Maria Acena. Lisa Pickins Quill And Scroll Left, Wendy Clark is drawing layouts and smiling for the photographer at the same time. Below, Dawn Antrim is working dilligently on her yearbook deadline Front, Mr Deakin, Yearbook Adviser. Mrs Vallone. Newspaper Adviser; Bryan Proper. Newspaper Editor. Lori Luther. Yearbook Editor. Jay Jurek. News Editor. Tracy Sexton. Yearbook Managing Editor. Second Row, Ed Chmielewski. Arthie Hollins. Gregg Lunceford. Mike Poe. Diane Paplomatas, John Quilico. Shericce Brown Back Row, Mindy Rains. Kelly Hooks, Christy Pruett. Wendy Clark, Dawn Antrim, Nancy Plamondon. Tony Pellerito, Phil Sera Left, Kelly Hooks, Bryan Proper, and Mindy Rains are working hard on their deadlines. Quill And Scroll 221 i Express fokom accepto gambit; Che« Club still thrives new Principal Expresses Goals Hickman speaks out: New school oolicies Volume it. lento I October It. tttS Express Mttr Comet item ImaNbtiMi IA' ph A detect OCT 4. 1985 OCT. 28. 1985 NOV. 15. 1985 DEC. 13. 1985 DEC. 20. 1985 JAN. 24. 1986 The Express 222 FEB. 7, 1986 FEB. 28. 1986 MARCH 21. 1986 Mm Imt IU. VICA participates In VISO competition r . ■ !. 11 2 5“: sS££H5£ Student E’ector. Resuis r=rr rrr-- Totaled anj Announced f Happy | Graduation! APRIL 25. 1986 MAY 16. 1986 MAY 30. 1986 The Express 223 Retirement Below, Mr Hogan is presented a gift from Mr. Nardella Below, Sr. Franco lets out a smile when being complimented at the retirement banquet Above, Mrs Robertson obviously thinks some- thing is hilariously funny Above, Sr. Franco is also presented a gift for all his hard work in the district - Farewell - Each year Bloom Trail had to say goodbye to some of their faculty. This year we said goodbye to Sr. Franco and Mr. Hogan. Sr. Franco taught Spanish while Mr. Hogan taught Math. Senior Franco taught Spanish in the district for 18 years. He was very well liked by all his students. Sr. Franco also had a degree in law and was once a lawyer in Cuba. Mr. Hogan, known for his Algebra II class, taught in the district for 30 years. All who had had him for math appreci- ated his great skills. And so with a handshake and a pat on the back we said “Goodbye and goodluck!!!!!!! . — Kim Calabrese Middle Right, Mr. Hogan takes a few minutes away from glory to take a picture with his family Teacher Retirement 224 Fiddler On The Roof Musical 225 sif Top, ”1 know my gym suit is in here somewhere. (Jackie Wade) Above Right, 'Who's afraid of the big. bad wolf? (Desiree Kendra. Patty Lewter. Chris Bouios) Above, Bill Joyce leads a toast To Life . Above, Here she comes Ladies and Gentlemen Miss America. Above Left, And do you also have to shave your neck? (Phil Meyer. Chris Sewell) Top, ”1 thought you said we're go- ing to prom? Above, Make-up please. I think I need some blush! Musical 226 Below, But your fans only want your autograph!.. (Jeanni© Blakeny. James McKinstry) Bottom, When E.F. Hutton speaks, everyone listens. (Chris Boulos. Tevye's family) Below, Dancing with bottles on your head is easier said than done. Bottom, This is either a right turn or a left turn. I can't remember. (James McKinstry) Below, The cast takes a moment to pose for the photographer Fiddler On The Roof Some students paced back and forth in the music hallway talking to themselves. Others sang a verse over and over until they found the perfect pitch. Still others sat alone biting their nails or limbering up tight muscles. Sound unusual? Not to the many aspir- ing actors and actresses trying out for the musical Fiddler on the Roof . Each prospect was required to sing the scales to limber up their voices and show their vocal range. Then they had to sing a song of their choice, read from the script, and perform certain dance steps. When tryouts were com- plete, the cast of Fiddler had fifty- seven members, one of the largest casts ever at Bloom Trail. That's not including the orchestra, tech crew, make-up crew, and others involved with the production. Weeks of intense practice soon fol- lowed. This production required not only the memorization of lines; but also choreography and choral numbers. A new face at Trail was Jodi Ann Smith. Ms. Smith had danced in the American Dance Festival, interned with Rachel Lampert and Dancers (Modern Dance, NY). After graduation in 1985, from Williams Woods College, She continued her training with Mel Curry, formerly of the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, NY. Ms. Smith reproduced choreography for Fiddler from the movie. Everyone enjoyed working with this very talented dancer and hoped her face will become familiar one day with upcoming productions. Many special effects were used in this musical. For instance, a smoke ma- chine was used in The Dream . This machine emitted a large, fog-like cloud which created an eerie scene for the rising of the dead. Candles were also used. In the Wedding Scene , everyone entered carrying lit candles. This required members back- stage to stand perfectly still to avoid burning someone. The overall effect was a breathtaking backdrop to Sun- rise. Sunset . As the production dates neared, ev- erything began to fall in place. Voices harmonized, lines took on a new meaning, and cast members with two left feet danced beautifully. Directors began to smile more often and the cast eagerly awaited opening night. Fiddler on the Roof proved to be a rewarding experience for everyone involved. — Wendy Clark Prom Assembly Left to Right, Lori Jensen. Sherry Patrevito, Kim Calabrese. Desiree Kendra. Zabrina Hawkins. Violanda Sanchez -Requirements For A Prom Date Are- ... Must have a nice car. lots of money, and to be as crazy as my best friend Carie. — Lora Whisenant. ... She has to be about 5'2 . have long brown hair, deep brown eyes, and a slim gorgeous body. — Phillip Myers. ... Must have the desire to go to a motel after Prom. — John Quillico. ... Must be a “10” and at least 6' tall, have a good personality and be a great dancer. — Tracy Sexton. ... Must look very handsome and have a great car and money too. Must know how to treat a lady and make Prom real special. — Tammy Donavan. ... Must wear a tuxedo, have a new car, lots of money, be intelligent and look good! — Althea Benson ... Must be cute, have a good per- sonality, and must have money, his own car and must be able to know how to plan a great date. — Michelle Lopez. ... Must own a Mustang and a Porsche. Must be 6'4 , have blonde hair, blue eyes, be very sexy and not to mention “Rich ! — Cendy Peavler. ... She must be “Live and willing to deal with me and my “Fantasies”. — Ralph Donalson. ... Must be smart good looking and just wanting to have a great time! — Tracie Kowalski. ... She must be willing to make me “Happy and named Kathy Kemp. — Michael Williams. ... My date has to be a very sexy, smart, and all around person. She has to love to do everything Ido. — Stacy Sherman. — Danita S. Carter Jim Calabrese and Lori Jensen John Brennen and Kris Haines Mike Poe and Maria Acena —A Day To Remember— The Day” had finally come that all juniors and seniors awaited. On April 18. at 9:20 a.m.. the 1986 Prom Assem- bly began. First on the agenda was the theme of prom “Cherish sung by Christy Merkner and accompanied by Mr. Rapp. Next the Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Blim. put us in the mood to sit and wait to see what was coming next. Four our entertainment the Juniors who out sold all the other juniors in rais- ing money for prom, by selling candy, modeled the lastest designs of formal evening wear. The Tuxedos the gen- tleman wore were rented from Gingiss Formal Wear. Sherrie's Bridal supplied the evening gowns which were mod- eled by the ladies during the assembly. At the close of the assembly, the six lucky junior class ladies, who were cho- sen to be on Prom Court, were an- nounced. These ladies were chosen by their classmates, who felt they had the ability to fully represent their junior Below, Tom Sheridan and Val Cameo were the hosts of the 1986 Prom Assembly. class respecfully. Prom this year was May 23rd, and was held at Villa De Bruno in Lynwood II., at 7:00 p.m. Post Prom began at 12:00 a.m. unitl 4:00 a.m. This was the best Prom ever be- cause it was our 10th year anniversary Prom. This Prom would never be topped. We would like to thank Donald Coar- kin and especially Jeannie Scott for preparing a magnificent 1986 Prom. This was Mr. Coarkin and Jeannie Scott's last year in sponsoring the junior classes. We all thanked them for a job well done and for all their hard work they put in. We hoped the junior class- es in the years to come find sponsors as dedicated and nice as Jeannie Scott and Mr. Coarkin. We also thanked Mr. Croarkin for the greatest Slow Poke Drive in our schools history! — Danita S. Carter Below, The Jazz band combines their tunes and talents to get everyone in a Jammirt mood! Top, Kim Calabrese tantalizes the audience with a darling, devenear look. Bottom Left, The models of the 1986 Prom Assembly prove that their taste is impecible as they parade their formal evening weor Lett, Christy Merkerner. accompanied by Mr Rapp, sings the Prom's Theme Cherish . Prom Assembly Preping -Pre-prom— Are you ready yet? That was one question asked of many students as they got ready for Prom. The girls had the hardest time of all. Making sure their make-up was per- fect was only the beginning. Their nails had to be perfect, their hair had to be right, and. of course, they had to be very careful not to run their nylons. Then, after they were complimented by their entire family, they were ready. The guys on the other hand, didn't have it quite so hard. Their main con- cern was looking handsome, for not only their date; but also everyone else they might run into that night. Preparing for Prom took a lot more effort than many people thought. — Carie Poppo Shopping for a dress at Sherry’s Bridal, is the first thing Danita Carter does for Prom, while Anthony Bennet looks for a tux at Seno Formal wear The next step Danita takes for Prom is getting her hair blow-dried and styled, while Anthony awaits to have his hair trimmed. Danita's next step in preparing for Prom is taking a shower and then brushing her teeth, while Anthony is just getting out of the shower. Danita's last step would be applying her facial cream and setting her hair, while Anthiny is giving himself a clean, close shave. The preparations seem to be paying off as Danita Carter and Anthony Bennet are taking a smashing picture. Prom Queen: Laurie Jensen, and escort, Frank Taffora, share a very special dance. Below, the 1986 Prom Court and their escorts: Violanda Sanchez, Chuck Michaels, Sherri Patrevito, Ron Reichert, Desiree Kendra, John Brennan, Laurie Jensen. Frank Taffora, Sara Cassidy, Doug Fezler, Kim Calabrese. Tom Sheridan, Zabrina Hawkins, and Kenny Chavers. - A Prom To The night had finally come. It was the night everyone had been waiting for. The night they got to spend with the person of their choice. This night could be none other than Prom. A day of preparation had been worthwhile when you walked through the doors of the Villa de Bruno, the traditional place where Prom was held, on May 23rd. The evening began with dinner served at 7:30. It consisted of a fruit cup. tossed salad, chicken, sirloin of beef, mostacolli, and potatoes. Then there were the three big birthday cakes for our tenth birthday. The cost of the dinner was included in the ticket price, which was $35.00. In between dancing and eating, couples took pictures. They were as- signed appointment times when they purchased their tickets. The cost of the pictures were $12.00 and $24.00. The package consisted of two 8x10's and Remember - eight wallet size pictures. The more ex- pensive package allowed you to have two different poses. At 11:00 p.m., the 1986 Bloom Trail prom queen was announced. Lauri Jensen was crowned by the 1985 Prom Queen Sara Cassidy. The queen and her date led the next dance to the Prom theme, Cherish . Later in the dance, they were joined by the rest of the court, and other couples. At 1:00 a.m., the couples were asked to leave the premises for one hour. When they returned, they joined in on the Post-Prom activities. Many couples returned home, or went to a restaurant on their break. Others, who weren't going to return, drove to Chicago. Bloom Trails 10th anniversary turned out to be a huge success. — Carie Poppo Above, Debbie Garland and Robert McCarter seem to have their hands full as they carry their gifts to the car. Middle, Tim Concannon and Natalie Richard say Cheese! as the photographer takes the picture. 231 Below, During Post Prom, many different prizes are given away. Mr Coarkin and Mrs Below, This is a happy group of friends that gladly pose for the Scoff, the Jr Class sponsors, hond the gifts out. photographer. A Magical Start Post Prom was a great part of prom that very few high schools had. Bloom Trail's prom was carefully planned out by the Junior Class Officers, represen- tatives. and sponsors; Mrs. Scott and Mr. Coarkin. These people worked very hard during the year to make prom a special school event that all those who attended enjoyed. First, there was the great prom as- sembly at school, later, prom itself at the Villa De Bruno, and then post prom. Post Prom was about an hour after prom. Everyone left around 12:00 a.m. so the employees could clean up and reset the banquet hall. At 1:00. the stu- dents came back to get their second meal, which was a breakfast meal. Post prom brought in one of the finest d.i.'s, which occured to change the music and made everyone believe that their magical night had just started. Two other major events that oc- cured at post prom were the gift give aways and the removal of garters. Many numerous raffle drawings took place, and the center bouquet was given to the person who had a design or sticker on the back of their plate At anytime the garter could be tak- en off; but it was usually done during post prom. Some guys were crazy and went right under the dress to take the garter off. After all the games, still more dancing was done, while others finished eating. Post prom was not just an add on to prom, to have something different, it was a planned event in itself that only a small number of schools had. Bloom Trail had one of the best post proms around. — Lora Whisenant Above Lett, This table of prom goers seem to be hav- ing a good time Above Right, Mr Coarkin is having a lot of fun dancing with the girls Above, Gary Conner and his date show off their high fashion evening wear. Above, Chris Sewell Boogies Down with Shawn Butler and Marcia Villarreal Above Left, Sharon Shipp and her date share their memorable prom night together Above, Mr Neubauer cuts the 10th anniversary birthday cake at Prom. Left, Rick Szrombra and Kristen Lee pose happily before entering the dance. Above Left, Zabrma Hawkins and Kenny Chavers are having the time of their lives as they dance to the prom tunes Above, Tina Contreras is getting her Post Prom break- fast She is hungry from all the dancing she is doing throughout the night Left, Students, looking like princes and princesses, get close to their dates and dance during the slow; roman- tic songs -Day After- After all the excitement of prom and post prom, the next day was just as fun. Great America, the large theme park in Gurnee Illinois, was the favorite Day After spot. Even though most students only got three to four hours sleep, they still got up early enough to be at Great America by 10:00. At Great America there were numerous rides, shows, attractions, and restaurants. Even though most students went to Great America, many flocked to the beach. The favorite beach spots were West Beach or the Indiana Dunes. At the beach there were boat rides, ani- mals, food, volleyball, football, and fris- bee games. Whether you chose Great America or the beach, there was always some- thing to do and both places were exciting. — Lora Whisenant Post Prom 233 Senior Week Top, “On the road again. (David Stege and Byron Beideman) Above, Now there is a couple having fun in the sun, (Dolapo Erinkitota and Duwanna May) Middle, its a bird. Its a plane. Its a frisbee Top, Open the tunnel here comes the chu-chu (David Schever and Kurt Haupt) Above, After twelve years we deserve a break. Senior Week 234 A Week Like No Other Senior week was a week that was just for Seniors. Throughout the week they had special events that hap- pened each day. For many students this was a time for rest and relaxation or to finally enjoy school while they were still here, it was a time to make lasting memories full of laughter. For others it was a time to get out of class instead of listening to a boring speech. It was also a way of ending your last year in high school with a big party. Many of the activities included the pancake breakfast, a scavenger hunt, and of course senior Olympics. Senior week didn't always mean a time for fun. but also a time to get ready for life's problems, such as. starting col- lege or just a time to become a young adult. It was a time for sorrow knowing that the kids you grew up with were now going their separate ways. It was a time to grow up and face reality. As will as any other year, senior year did have it's ups and downs. It was the best year of the four years at trail. Of course it went by fast. Part of being a senior was seeing the underclassmen struggle with their school work when we knew we only had this year left. Remembering the bad as well as the good just taught us not to make the same mistakes over again. Senior year is A year like no other! . — Michelle Lopez On awards day. Kelly Robey received the David Robrn- Joseph Blackstone and David Sanders are being appointed to the United States Academy. They son Humanltanum Award and the American Legion also received Merit Recognition Schoiarshps. and were both llmois State Scholars P°st 31 Good Citizens Award Gregg Lunceford received the Qurfl Scroll Award and the Times Journalist Award Thomas Sheridan received the Judge Marvin Gavin Human Relations award. David Robinson Humamtarium Award, Out- standing Senior Aword. and a Merit Recognition Scholarship Darnel Barich received a Merit Recognition Award Senior Awards Receive Recognition --------Seniors This years annual Senior Awards As- sembly was held on May 30, 1986 at 8:30 a.m. in the E.E. Neubauer Auditori- um. The assembly opened with com- ments were made by Mindy Rains, who was the Senior Class President. Judge Marvin Gavin gave the Hu- man Relations A ward to Rita Rush and Thomas Sheridan. Athletic scholarships and grants were presented by Mr. Tong John Meyer presented the John Meyer most valuable awards for both female and male. Mr. Renderman and Mr. Hayden pre- sented awards in the Remedial Educa- tion department. O.E.A. awards were given by Mrs. Hill. Ms. Gude presented awards for the Art Department. Awards for the Drama were presented by Mr. Rapp. Mr. Deakin presented the award for Pulitzer Yearbook Award which was given to Lori Luther. Another award presented by Mr. Deakin was the Year- book Quill and Scroll Awards. School Paper Quill and Scroll and Times Scholastic Journalism Awards were presented by Mrs. Vallone. Mr. Daun presented awards for the Social Studies Department. Awards were given to individuals for Gifted United States History and Social Studies. The Mathematics Department gave a few awards which were presented by Mr. Tory. Also presented by Mr. Tory were awards from the Science Department. Special Awards, Scholarships, and Honors were given. The essay contest winner in the United States Army. American Legion, and NAACP was Ter- ry Gilbert. The Trail Afro American Society Award went to Carmen Hackney and Dolapo Erinkitola. Terry Hampton, Charlotte James. Paul Nudi, and Dawn Mileszuk received the Life Giver Award. Closing the awards assembly the Se- nior Class A wards were given. Valedic- tory awards were given to Felix Cris- tello and David Sanders. Receiving the Senior Spirit Award was Kelly Robey and Theresa Martinez. Thomas Sheri- dan and Felix Cristello received the Outstanding Senior Award. After a few hours of award-giving, the end had finally come. This was the last assembly they attended as Bloom Trail students. The only thing left now was Graduation. — Dallas Baker Dawn Vandeursen has received the O.E.A. National Scrapbook Award Top Right, Carl Larsen. John Hines. Joseph Btackstone. and David Sanders are Illinois State Scholars Above, These tour seniors take time to show-off their awards Also, Lori Luther received the Pulitzer Yearbook Award. Senior A wards 237 uation V Below, ET finally graduates! Far Be- low, Vicki Green anxiously accepts her diploma. Below, Mrs Norton helps a student with his cap Far below, Mmdy Rams nervously, gives her Semor Class President speech Below, Dave Betz and Christy Merkner. lead the entire student body through the Processional and to their seats. The Night Of Expectation Excited students, proud parents, and anxious spectators awaited the beginning of the 1986 Graduation cer- emony. While the guests filled the field- house bleechers, the graduates made their last minute alterations. Then, the Processional began and the students marched to their seats. Enthusiasm filled the air, as the Senior Class President, Mindy Rains, gave a speech summing up their years at Bloom Trail. Next. Felix Cristello, Jr. and David Sanders, stood tall and proud, as they gave their Valedictorian speeches. Their parents, feeling glorious, looked on while their sons addressed the stu- dent body. Both speaking about high school experiences and how that night was the end of their high school years but yet, the start of life itself. Principal, Mr. Gerald Lauritsen, pre- sented the class of '86 to the Board of Education. With a brief speech. Dr. Carrabine accepted the student body. The National Honor Society, occupy- ing the first two rows, were especially thrilled with their achievements. Then, each student, from A to Z, marched up to clinch the one thing they worked so hard for, their high school diploma. The graduates found themselves in the Little Theatre, eagerly searching for the diploma with their name on it. After they had possession of that godlike piece of paper, the graduates gathered in the cafeteria for a small celebration. Friend, teachers, and fel- low classmates exchanged congratu- lations and said their final goodbyes. For that night marked the beginning of their venture into the real world. — By Jill Brennan Above, Principal, Gerald Lauritsen, gives his farewell to the class of 86 and delivers them to the Board of Education. Above, Mrs. Robertson recites the names of the proud graduates. Top, this group of enthusiastic seniors express their feelings very well. Above, the Senior Class Valedictorians address the student body Top, Ana Colon helps a fellow graduates with her cap to make sure it's nice and secure. Graduation 239 Farewell One Last Time The Class of 1986 was Looking Good Together on© last time as they made that final stroll through the McGee Field house. With these excited, but in a way, sad seniors went many memo- ries of the happy, sad, and yes, even embarrassing times shared with Bloom Trail. The Trail Blazer yearbook took these times and established them in an album filled with thousands of pictures and stories. Every student had a chance to have something concrete, a yearbook, with faces of their friends and those memorable moments when the Blazers were looking good together. As seniors, we experienced four years of high school memories, the times when the Blazers were Looking Good Together and even the times when we weren't. Bloom Trail lived with us and was never forgotten. We proudly remember, even though we were freshmen, looking good to- gether as we walked down the halls of Bloom trail, which were so very huge compared to junior high. The time when we walked into the girls' gym thinking it was the lunchroom will never be forgotten. Neither will the upper- classman who told us that was where it was at. We then moved to our next level of high school. But ... we looked good together when our geometry teacher told us sophomore year was the long- est year of our lives. Now that state- ment would never be forgotten. This was the year when we joined sports and clubs Yes, this was the year when men joined wrestling and ended up dropping out two practices later. We even had the chance to ask our favor- ite guy to Turnabout or to be asked to Homecoming. A rememberance of staying after school till late hours work- ing on a yearbook deadline our first year on yearbook stuck in our heads. We really looked good together when our basketball team became Sectional Champs our junior year. We finally went to prom and weren't con- sidered an underclassman anymore We began to prepare for college and our future careers. Finally senior year came, and it was — Lori Luthe Editor-in-chie our most memorable. The Class of '86 had the honor to be the tenth gradu- ating class from Bloom Trail. This year we actually passed a referendum and sold the yearbook for five dollars. We also were allowed to wear shorts in May. As the year came to an end we looked good together throughout all the senior events. These events were' senior week, grad, night, prom, senior! awards assembly, graduation, and the) list went on and on. To my fellow seniors, graduation was! not an end, but a beginning that! opened up new doors to the outside) world. We cherish these memories an that special pride achieved fror Bloom Trail. 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Friends_______ Most remembered moment Best Worst experience Boyf riend(s) Girlf riend(s). Past time Hobby. Group Performer. Musical Play_ Paste HOMECOMING Other Picture here Paste TURNABOUT Other Picture here Autographs 252 Graduation date___________ My plans for the future are What I will miss most about high school. Last will and testament. Paste Paste PROM GRADUATION Other Other Picture here Picture here Autographs 253 Nickname_____ Expression___ Radio Station Concert______ Album________ Song_________ Music Video_ T.V. Show____ Color________ Magazine Class____ Sport____ Food_____ Movie____ Actress__ Teacher , Car______ Beverage Paste Paste BOYFRIEND BEST FRIEND GIRLFRIEND Other Picture here Picture here Paste FRIEND Other Picture here Paste FRIEND Other Picture here Autographs 254 Past© BEST TIME Other Picture here Paste MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT Other Picture here Autographs 255 Advisor..................................Mr. Don Deal Editor....................................Kim Calabre Managing Editor............................ Karl Maxw Assistant Managing Editor................Joanne Vin Advertising Editor...................Tracie Kowalj Asst. Advertising Editor.........Rene Christofanq Photo Editor............................. Mary Ry Photographers.................... Teresa Gesiakow Lewis Ruphtj Features Editor.................................... Kim Keo Asst. Features Editor....................Geri Giuli; Clubs Organizations Editor..............Tracy McCa Asst. Clubs Organizations Editors Teresa Gesiakow Valerie Richs Sports Editor.............................. Dallas Bal Men’s Sports Editor.................. Laura McGrs Asst. Men’s Sports Editor..............Lewis Rupah Women’s Sports Editor.......................... Tammy Kins Asst. Women’s Sports Editor............Shiela Da' Academic Section Editor ...................Jill Brennj Professional Staff Editor................Caryn Pru( Asst. Professional Staff Editor..Debbie Cosentii Senior Class Editor ..................Michelle Lopi Asst. Senior Class Editors.................. Danita Car) Denise Galmin Junior Class Editor ................... Billiejo Hard Asst. Junior Class Editor .............Rick Rakii Sophomore Class Editor............... Denise Hazelwoi Asst. Class Sophomore Editor...........Mina Algui Freshmen Class Editor..................Christine Culv Asst. Freshmen Class Editor............Arene Coop Publisher’s Representative (JOSTENS).........Mr. Mi1 Hackleman One thousand two hundred copies of the 1986' Tran Blazer were printed by Jostens Publishing Co pany located in Clorksville. Tennessee. Mr. Mi Hackleman was our field representative for Joste The book was printed on eighty pound enar paper. There were forty-eight pages of color, t type face used was mainly Advant Garde, though others were chosen for variety and spe effects. All two hundred fifty-six pages contain spot color Photographs were taken by Lifetouch Photog phers of Chicago and by members of the yearbe staff Donald Deakin. advisor; Kim Calabrese, Edit wish to thank the publishers, photographers, advi tisers. and Bloom Trail Hgh School Administrati and Staff for fheir help and support. HnM