Breckenridge High School - Brecksonian Yearbook (Breckenridge, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1974 volume:

Mtlj a little understanding foe’ll get to bnofo eatl] other’s foaus. HHUitlj a little bit of patience foe’d neiier fjalie unl]appg dags. Jjriends find tfyemselties in eacfy otfyer and thereby gain greater self-knofnledge and self-possession. Jfriend 3ls. . . j omeone tofjo can appreciate one’s efforts fatjen Ije tries., Someone fotjo seems to understand, and so can sympathize., Someone, foljen t% far afaag, still founders bofo ije fares., Someone foljo can netoer forqet -someone foljo really cares. 10 Student Life before us is a patfy untrod.., Seside us is a friend knofon and lotted Jfrtends Reunite at Homecoming September 28th was the day selected for Homecoming 1973. Havoc prevailed as hasty preparations were made for the early event. A successful parade launched the Homecoming festivities. Winning floats were: the Junior class, Most Humorous; Sophomore class, Most Beautiful; and the Spanish Club, Most Original. Fathers of the queen candidates and representatives escorted their daughters to the platform as the girls were introduced during half-time of the game. Members of the Queen's court were Deb Fisher, Deb Giles, Jeanetha Poindexter, and Darcy Smith. Also introduced were Lou Ann Myers, Frosh. Rep, , Rosie Riggie, Soph. Rep. , and Carrie Smith, representing the Jr. class. A faniare from the band, a hushed crowd, and our queen was announced to be Deb Giles. Following the football game in which St. Charles defeated Breck-enridge, the Jr. class held a dance featuring the band Jasper. Queen Deb was re-crowned by co-captain Tom Mecomber and honored by a special dance, thus bringing Homecoming 1973 to a close. Student Life 13 Brama (Club Presents ®ljm ®ne - JVcts Under the direction of Mrs. Sherri Masson, the Drama Club presented three successful one-act plays on November 16th and 17th. The Lottery was a serious drama dealing with the power of tradition and how it can be followed blindly. The second play, Three on a Bench was a light-hearted comedy of a widow who amused herself by helping others. A taste of the old-fashioned melodrama was experienced by viewing the production of DarkDoings at the Crossroads. This playcame complete with a villain, a simpering young maiden, and an eccentric inventor father. Above: To show their appreciation, the cast members presented roses to Director Sherri Masson and Student Directors, Pat Hite and Renaye Godley. Upper right: The melodrama, DarkDoings atthe Crossroads, came complete with audience cards shownby Carrie Smith, and piano playing by Dave Fenske. Right: Melodramatic acting of Mike Stebbins, the hero, and Sue Jerry, the maiden, created the mood for Dark Doings. Opposite page, upper left: Cast members of the play, The Lottery, consistedof: Seated-- DanMecomber, RickBailey, D a v i d Hendricks, RogerClapp, M elani e Weaver, Jill Spiekerman. Standing— Jadeen Pulliam, Vickie Bailey, Holly Foster, Mark Neitzke, Ray Sweany, B eck y Bigford, Mary Leonhardt, Angie Wolfgang, K eith Herrington, Bob Morris, JeffvanPage, JulieJenkins, DeanMiller, JohnWatson, Bob Clem ens , Karen Mizer, Christine Ward. Lower left: Cast members of Three on a Bench included Vicki Martin, Lorie Clark, DeanMiller, and standing, Kevin Ostrander. Upper right: Jack Dalton, played by Rex Webb, as does every villain, received a few boos and hisses during his performance. Lower right: Kevin Wolfgang, as AugustusKerplunk, recovers his secret salad dressing formula. Missing from the pictures is Marta Spaulding, the Mysterious Lady in Dark Doings. 16 Student Life AJL Student Life 17 Seniors produce |Hti Coclt, jliocb,. and lipstick” The class of 74, under first-year directorship of Mrs. Young, performed the traditional Senior Play, held on March 9 and 10. The three act play entitled Lock, Stock, and Lipstick depicted the life of students and teachers at Pembroke High School back in the mid 1950's. Lorie Clark and Kathy Krueger were student directors • of the play. _______________________________ Cast of Lock, Stock, and Lipstick Gorden Warren Rick Gaines Charlie Plunkett Dennis Herweyer Mrs. Maggs Darcy Smith Mary Lou Brennan Marta Spaulding Don Donley Rex Webb Larry Donley Dennis Varner Miss Entwhistle Renaye Godley Miss Prather Patti Jo Kirkey Jane Gardner Vicki Martin Carol Izzard Janet Gould Mrs. Donley Julie Jenkins High School Students Linda Anguiano,Deb Fisher Rox Anderson, Kathy Krueger Director Mrs. Young Student Directors Kathy Krueger and Lorie Clark Opposite page, upper left: Guidance counselor, J Students Mnfntnd ©urinq (Harnital Wwk Traditionally signaling the onset of Spring, Carnival Week, held April 15-19, provided fun and relief from boredom. Special events included Hush Day, Ribbon Day, Fifties Day, and the Powderpuff Basketball games. Carnival Day was held outside on the school grounds on Friday afternoon as a climax to the week's festivities. Students from all grades participated in such contests as pie-eating, tug-of-war, bubble-gum blowing, greased pole climb, and sack races. Despite chilly weather, those students who participated enjoyed the exciting activities. 20 Student Life Opposite page, upper left: Bonnie Poscal blew a first prize bubble as Paul Varner looked on in a-mazement. Lower left: Fifties Day was really boss as demonstrated by KathyOrvosh andTracie Willman. Upper right: Wheelbarrow races were full of thrills and spills. Center right: Junior High students took a dip during the tug-of-war. Lower right: The sack races got to be kind of a drag. Far upper left: The teachers overpowered the Seniors during the Senior-Faculty games. Center left: DebEaton adjusts her hair during Ribbon Day. Left: Randy Hoard takes a shot during the Donkey Basketball game with Ithaca. Far above: Female teachers got into the spirit on Fifties Day. Above: Climbing the greased pole was quite an effort for Kevin Dicken. Student Life 21 Audience (Eaptiiiated by ”®bIal|onta!” The Broadway hit Oklahortia ! , an exciting musical, was presented May 16, 17, and 18 under the direction of VocalMusic Director, Mrs. Deb Murchieand Student Director, Marta Spaulding. In charge of the stage crew and set construction was Mr. Robert Clark, Mrs. Sherri Masson managed the publicity committee , choreography was done by Mrs. Karen Lincoln, and props were handled by Mrs. Merrie Hammel . Along with the regular cast, the dancers, pit band and chorus practiced and performed with an air of professionalism making Oklahoma! a smashing success. The Cast of Oklahoma! was Laurey , Julie Jenkins; Curley , Dean Miller; Ado Annie , Mary Royalty; Will Parker , Steve Spaulding; Ali Hakim , Kev Wale; Jud Fry , Doug Oberst; Carnes , Fred Garcia; Gertie Cummings , Kitty Brice; Ike Skidmore , Kev Ostrander; Cord Elan , Matt Bolt; Aunt Eller , Angie Wolfgang; and Fred , Dave Stoneman. The Dancers: Carol Parfitt, Shawn Spaulding, Sandy House, Dennis Ostrander, Karen Mizer, and Dale Hopkins. The Chorus: Sue Fisher, Dennis Balgavy, Martha McClintic, Mary Beth Donley , j Carol Stover, Angie Carter, Jennie Jenkins, Sandy Kaufman, Pat McClintic, Wendy Wright, Jill Spiekerman, Bill Rhodes, Tammy Larkin, and Janice Hoard. Opposite page, left: Lanrey had trouble making up her mind. Upper right: Ado Annie demonstrated her easy going style with the scarecrow. Center right: Capturing the attention of his friends, Will Parker related the changes in Kansas City. Lower right: Ali Hakim found himself very near to a shotgun wedding to Ado Annie with her father's approvaL Upper left: TheKansasCity style of dancing was demonstrated by Karen Mizer. Left: Poor Jud Fry sang the woes of his lonely life. Far above: Curley topped Jud's bid on Laurey's basket as auctioneer, Aunt Eller looked on in amazement Above: Laurey and Curley finally got hitched with the approval of the neighbors. precious Mtmoxitz Pb’II j§I]are Sforeter Two of the most memorable events for the Seniors were the Banquet and Prom, occasions which were hosted by the Junior Class. The Banquet was held May 4, 1974 in the cafetorium which was decorated in the Senior Class colors, green and yellow, around the theme, The Way We Were. A delicious baked ham meal and an entertaining program was enjoyed by all who attended. Rainbow and balloons filled the cafetorium as many couples attended the Prom held May 11, 1974. The featured band LT.D. , played a variety of songs and did a special arrangement of the theme, Colour My World. 24 Student Life Opposite page, upper left: Ida Garcia prepares banquet decorations. Lower left: Tutti Harrison and DaveFenske get a chuckle out of the giftatory. Upper right: Darcy Smith and Rox Anderson nervously converse before reading the class history. Lower right: Juniors enjoy themselves at the Jr. Sr. Banquet. Upper left: Carrie Smith kept the prom decorating under control. Lower left: Jan Coulson and Rex Randall pose for memory pictures taken by Dick's Studio of Ithaca. Above: Bob Coyle and Cathy Wyeth share an unforgettable evening. Upper right: Couples dance to the music of L T. D. Student Life 25 jstfudent (Ecmnctl pleads tlte 393ag to a Stronger Student otce During the 1973-74 school year the Student Council has been a busy and moving organization. The council chose to make dime-a-week” collections for the second year in a row, promote student exchange days, and sponsor the traditional Twirp Week. Regular attendance at School Board meetings brought about a closer and better understanding of both groups. Jr. High Student Council, in its second year of existence, has added enthusiasm and fresh ideas to ourBHS student government Upper right: Suzie Garcia and Linda Giles handle registration for Student Council elections. Above: 1973-74 Senior High Student Council--Front row: Dennis Varner, Steve Poindexter, Treasurer Julie Jenkins, President Rex Webb, Secretary Darcy Smith, Vice-President Dick Sebring, Publicity Chairman Lorie Clark, Dave Stoneman. Second row: Kevin Greening, Dave Fenske, Jan Smitts, Judy Myers, Mike Stebbins, Rox Anderson, Mark Clark. Back row: Shelli Darland, Jean Gallop, Martha McClintic, Cindy Lewis, Shawn Spaulding, Laura Williams, Cathy Sandy, Marcy Dunn, Carol Varner. Right: Jr. High Student Council--Front row: Mike Fisher, Jean Heinen, Angie Carter, Suzie Garcia, Linda Giles, Jim Ortiz. Back row: Norman Russell, Tammy Larkin, DebCoulson, Cheryl Breasbois , Lisa McCrory, Diane Spindler, Bill Rhoades. 30 Activities Journalism — A |Cinfe to tlje |3aet Publication of theHuskie Highlights and theBreck-sonian was the responsibility of Journalism students and kept them busy writing and typing copy, designing layouts, taking pictures and working in the darkroom. The informal atmosphere of the classroom allowed individuals to work at their own pace and express their creative ideas. Left: Jackie Thompson discusses a layout with Jane Sherwood, editor. Below: Brecksonian Staff—Front row: Rob Baldwin, Deb Fisher, Pat Gulick, lane Sherwood, Mrs. Marilyn McClintic, advisor. Second row: Rex Randall, Tom Mecomber, Jackie Thompson, Karlene Cochran, Staria Fetters, Linda Cochran , Kay Bluemer, Mary ShankeL Back row: Sandy Kennedy, Deb Eastman, Dennis Herweyer, Sue Howd , Roger Clapp, Julie Stebbins, Rick Gaines. Missing from the picture are Bill Dean, Deb Giles, Leslie Greening, Anne Heinen, Pat Hite, Cary Muscott, Kevin Vibber, Rosemary Zimmerman. 3)r. 1@amf (fame lExperience and |Jrtde During the 1973-74 year, the Junior Band proved that with hard work and enthusiasm you can succeed! Marching season began with the Homecoming Parade , and later on, a football game half-time performance. The Memorial Day Parade marked the end of the marching season for the year. Venturing into concert season, band members set their goals high and strived to achieve them. All the hard work and practice paid off as their trip to District Band Festivals produced a first division rating. Traveling to State Festivals, they narrowly missed a superior rating. Other highlights in the concert season were the annual Christmas and Pops Concerts, both of which were very commendable performances. Opposite page, upper right: During an evening practice, Mr. Brien proves he can work and relax at the same time. Center right: Junior Band members wait for their turn to perform at the Christmas Concert. Center left: Band members made contributions to Dime-A-Week. Bottom: The band performed some of their favorite tunes at the Fops Concert. Upper left: Val Larkin received a hearty handshake from Mr. Brien at the Band Banquet. Upper right: Eighth grade girls enjoyed the annual Band Banquet. Above: Greg Huntoon, Diane Spindler, Kevin Coleman, and Max Capen provided the introduction to one of the many numbers at the Pops Concert. Left: Jr. Band members high-step during the Memorial Day Parade. Activities 33 The Breckenridge Senior High Band under the leadership of Mr. Carl Brien, began the 1973-74 year by attending band camp at Covenant Cove. During the marching season the band performed a post-football game show at CMU, participated in the Chesaning Parade of Bands, and entertained at CMU's Band Day and our own football halftimes. At the Cedar Springs Competition, the band received a first division rating for their halftime show. In competition at the Bridgeport Invitational, which was considered the most important event of the season, the Marching Huskies placed second in Open Class, topped only by Class AA Flushing. The percussion section received first place in competition. Concert season included the Christmas Concert, the Pop's Concert, Michigan Week Governor's Concert, and the Grand Valley State College Band-A-Rama. At District Festivals the band was awarded straight first division ratings, only to fall short at State Festivals and receive a disappointing second rating, Giant Killers was the theme of the 1973-74 Band Banquet which was highlighted by presentation of awards. Cheryl Hendricks was awarded the John Philip Sousa Award and Pat Hite received the Spirit Award. Because of a tie two musicians , Mary Hoffman and Tom Bayes, received the Most Improved Player Award. JNarcl}mg Huskies llartt praise, 333ttt JVbards Far upper left: Mr. Brien constantly urges his students to give 150% . Far above: The Marching Huskies pause between movements at the Bridgeport Invitational Competition. Far left: Chosen to travel through Europe with the Blue Lake Concert Band during the summer of '74, Cheryl Hendricks was an outstanding clarinetist and recipient of the John Philip Sousa Award. Center left: The band performed in several parades during the year. Left: Bandsmen stood at attention through pouring rain for inspection at Cedar Springs Competition. Above: At the Christmas assembly, the band played a number in synchronization with sounds of a moog synthesizer. Activities 35 -— (Choirs (Add armong to Filling the air with notes of good cheer, the concert choir , madrigal singers, and Jr. High choir began the year with the annual Christmas Concert Competing in festivals proved to be a rewarding experience, as the concert choir received straight first division ratings. Both the madrigal and concert choir traveled to Ithaca on April 16, 1974, to join the Ithaca choirs in a Spring Concert. Rounding out the year, the Choir Banquet was held in the cafetorium and families of choir members attended to enjoy the meal and the program afterward. 36 Activities « Opposite page, top: Wendy Seeley turned pages for Shawn Spaulding as she played the piano at the Choir Banquet. Bottom: The Senior High Choir performed several numbers for elementary students. Upper left: Choir director, Mrs. Deborah Murchie led the choirs through warm-up scales before every performance. Center left: The Junior High Choir's first performance was at the Christmas Concert. Left: Performing for the first time under the sound shells they had purchased, the Senior High Choir sang several Christmas carols. Far above: Jodie Welsh, Mary Jo Miller, and Sue Cochran anxiously awaited their turn at the food table at the banquet. A-bove: Although the choir float did not win an award, Wendy Wright and Kathy Battley had fun decorating it. Activities 37 fflorh Nights IRflitlie Industrial JVrts (Elub Under the advisorship of drafting instructor Joel Colbry, the Industrial Arts Club was revived shortly after the beginning of the year. Several work nights were held when members were allowed to use the school shop facilities to repair small engines and fix automobiles. The club also went on a field trip to Saginaw Steering Gear. Rod Nagel was elected president of the club and Scott Katt served as vice-president. Upper right: 1973-74 Industrial Arts Club. Front row: Randy Hoard, Ken Shelley, Eldon Burkett, Dave Zimmerman, Rod Nagel, Bernard Rittenour, Steve Katt, Mark Neitzke, Steve Gregory, Mr. Joel Colbry. Back row: Ken Neitzke, Ken Samalik, Rich Champine , Rick Nagel, Greg McCrory. Middle right: During one of the many work nights, Mike Stebbins prepares his drawing for Regional competition. Right: President Rod Nagel gives some assistance to club member Kim Laurenz. Above: Rick Nagel prepares to work on the metal lathe. 38 Activities Jitmor jloctetg Recognises (©utstanding (jfualtiies. Scholarship, character, leadership, and service are the qualities of a member of the National Honor Society. Seventeen new members were inducted in the National Honor Society, bringing the total of the Breckenridge Chapter up to 26. The group elected four officers to lead them: President, Darcy Smith; Vice President, Fay Fisher; Secretary, Chris Watters;Treasurer , Deb Fisher. Left: Bob Morris, Renae Cole, Kurt Fisher, Loren Durfee and Mike Stebbips registering in the membership book. Below, Front row: Mary Hoffman, VickiMartin, Kay McClintic, Renae Cole, Sandy Kennedy, Deb Fisher, Renaye Godley, Cheryl Hendricks. Second row: Marta Spaulding, Julie Jenkins, Janet Gould, Anne Heinen, JanSmits, Darcy Smith, Carrie Smith, Christine Watters, Loren Durfee , Jane Sherwood. Back row: Dave Fenske, Rod Nagel, Fay Fisher, Kurt Fisher, Mike Stebbins , Bob Morris. Missing from the picture are Maarit Vahanen and Bill Fetters. 3Re0pon0tbiIitb0 of Utamorrofo earned bg 3f33,A Future Homemakers of America is a national organization designed to promote appreciation of home and family living. Selling mums at Homecoming provides the necessary finances to send selected members to the FHA State Convention. At the Regional meeting Sue Jerry and Mary Leonhardt were elected as Regional officers. Upper right: FHA officers participate in the candle lighting ceremony. Lower right: The selling of Homecoming mums is one of the many activities of FHA. Below: Future Homemakers of America— Front row: Mary Leonhardt, Diane Boroughf, Lorie Clark, Renaye Godley, Sue Jerry, Deb Fetters. Second row: Linda Fisher, Claudia Bushre, KarenMcCallum, Sandy Bushre, Jackie Thompson, Mary Ann Shankel, Dana Woodbury, Patti Jo Kirkey, Sue Riedel, Linda Anguiano, Linda Wollenweber, Sandy Kennedy, Carol McCormick, Cheryl Hoard. Actilie IFilfiW’s fflrn faith a Under the directorship of Cy Valliere the FFA has been turning out fine leaders in the agricultural area. During the year the members sold seed and fruits to make money to support the FFA. Parlimentary procedure, agricultural forum, and public speaking are a few of the areas in which members compete with other regional groups. As one of the most active groups at BHS, the FFA has brought many honors to the school with their outstanding achievements. SlJpper left: Kathy Krepps receives first place trophy for winning the Regional Public Speaking contest. Left: Breck-nridge 1974 Chapter of FFA. Above: Members of the Farm Forum Team listen and present views on their chosen ag-elated topic. Activities 41 339cW (6ot Jt, ofo spirit!” 3t, Bon’t poee 3(t_ J w 42 Activities Opposite page, lower left: Varsity Cheerleaders Jean Gallop, Lynn Harms, Mary Hoffman, Deb Giles, Karen Mizer, and Shelli Darland gather around the Victory BelL Upper left: Freshman Cheerleaders Terry Johnston , Sheree Sterling, Marcy Dunn, Cathy Sandy, Linda Muscott, and Ann Schutt. Right: Jr. High Cheerleaders Tracy Kleinhans, Susie Sterling, Linda Giles, Bonnie Poscal, Sue Garcia, and Colene Childs. Far above left: Rose Anguiano keeps the spirit going as she leads a familiar chant. Upper right: RickGaines and Dick Sebring are victims in a Varsity cheerleader skit. Above: Varsity cheerleaders keep the crowd interested in a sideline cheer. Left: J. V. Cheerleaders Laura Williams, Jill Gronda, Rose Anguiano, Steph Hite, Shawn Spaulding, and Kim Burtch perform a favorite action cheer for the pep assembly. Activities 43 |irtde and pleasure, practice and Perform... ®t|at’e Pom-Pon Above: DebHorvatand Lisa Wagoner discuss a few steps before their halftime performance. Upper right: Being a Pom - Pon girl is a happy experience, clearly illustrated by smilingCheri Fisher. Right: Pom-Pon Girls —Front row: Deb Fisher, Jeanetha Poindexter, Pat Hite, Deb Eastman, Julie Stebbins, Deb Horvat. Second row: Leigh Bolt, Cheri Fisher, Pat Gulick, Sue Howd, Lisa Wagoner. Back row: Doreen Cole, Patti Jo Kirkey, Julie Jenkins, Teri Wagoner, Linda Anguiano, Ida Garcia. Opposite page, upper left: Practice... that's what enables these girls to hold the attention of their audience. Upper right: Uniformity and spacing is important as shown by Linda Anguiano, Pat Hite, Leigh Bolt, and Teri Wagoner. Bottom: Pat Gulick displays the smile for which every Pom-Pon girl is noted. 44 Activities (Brattta (Club JVdds (Excitement to Student (Cife The 1973-74 Drama Club, under the direction of Mrs. Sherri Masson, experienced a very successful and rewarding year. From the very start of the school year the Drama Club organized, practiced, and performed for the entire community. The all school one-act plays launched a most memorable year which filled the club members with enthusiasm. The Wizard of Oz , performed March 7 for the public and March 8 to the elementary students, provided excitement not only for the viewers but also the performers. The $300 profitted by the performances was donated toward the research of Hodgkins disease. Opposite page, upper right: The publicity committee busies themselves with making posters. Center: 1973-74 Drama Club members. Lower left: Kevin Wolfgang patiently bears through a make-up session while Mike Stebbins rebels. Lower right: The Wicked Witch of the West (Sheila Peters) slowly melts away after being doused with water. Far upper left: Dorothy ( Jay Pulliam) calls to Aunt Em as she leaves the Land of Oz. Center left: Munchkins (Nannette Gregory, Carrie Smith, Doreen Cole, and Pat Gulick) are astonished as Dorothy approaches the Land of Oz. Left: Dorothy stumbles over the Scarecrow (Dean Miller) on her way to theEmerald city. Far above: The Wizard of Oz (Ray Sweany) consoles the Lion (Kevin Wolfgang) for his absence of courage as the Tin Man (Mike Stebbins) sympathizes with him. [Above: Enthusiastic cast of The Wizard of Oz. Fabian Psfetbs llepanol? The Spanish Club launched the school year by building a float for Homecoming and receiving an award for Most Original. At the Spanish supper held in the fall, many different Mexican foods were offered. The members of the club were not the only ones who enjoyed the festivities as many of the students, parents, and friends were also present. The Sweetheart Shuffle, featuring the band Jasper , was held on February 8, and was hailed by the students as another successful event sponsored by the Spanish Club. Far upper right: Students and friends helped themselves to the variety of spicy foods. Above: Spanish Club—Front row: Ida Garcia, Vicki Bailey, Darcy Smith, Lori Clark, Laura Williams, Mary Leonhardt Second row: Bill Fetters, Diane Dancer, Anita Ramirez, Pat Myers, Kathy Battley, LezZeitler, Jill Brown, Roger Stonerock. Back: Kitty Bryce, Sue Jerry, Cheryl Hoard, Cindy Acton, Lori Beers, Mike Royalty, Chris Myers, Kim Kleinhans, Diane Boroughf, Karen McCallum. Right: These girls thought they'd sneak in a few extra bites before the supper. 48 Activities Ecological Problems (ttoncent (Club Members Left: Club members discuss ideas for a project. Relow: Ecology Club members--Kneeling: Karen Krueger, Sally Battley, Cindy Wollenweber, Jill Spiekerman. Seated: Vincenta Girvin, Joyce Wicks, Carol Clapp, Linda Conn, Carolyn Clingenpeel, Jane Williams. Standing: Lynn O'Boyle, Dawn Laurenz, Wendy Secord, Rhonda Cross, Jenny Jenkins, Michelle Weaver, Pat Cooper, Diane Spindler, Advisor Karen Ivan, Brian Welsh, Kim Bayes, Brian Brown, Wendy Seeley, Terry Garcia. Conserving natural resources was the main concern of the Junior High Ecology Club. Projects began with a field trip to Pine River Park. A donation to the conservation of the Estivant Pines in the Upper Peninsula was made with money earned from a Jr. High dance. A final project got club members involved in the preparation for recycling glass at the Recycling Center in Alma. Activities 49 Spirit lignites from |Jep ®!uh Far above: Lorie Clark, mascot of the Pep Club, leads the student body in the Fight Song, Upper right: Jr. and Sr. High Pep Clubs gather en masse on the Winning Side. Above: Bringing back the spirit of the Fifties, the Jr. High Pep Club members wait to perform at a pep assembly. Right: A humorous skit was performed by Sr. High Pep Club members on the day of the tournament game with MerrilL 50 Activities Parsitg (With prospers Buying a weight machine was the goal of this years Varsity Club which is comprised of varsity letter winners. To raise the necessary money the club sponsored several money making activities. A faculty basketball game featuring the Harlem Diplomats from Canada and a candy sale were the primary successful projects. The Varsity Club reached their goal after hours of hard work and cooperation from the members. The new weight machine is now a permanent part of the athletic program at BHS. Left: Members of the BHS Varsity Club display their pride and determination Lower left: President Rick Gaines, Secretary-Treasurer Tom Mecomber, and Vice President Dave Fenske discuss the profits from their candy sale Below: Good humor as well as athletic enjoyment was shared by both the faculty and the Harlem Diplomats. ijSnoua m?i]} ifinn si jRijcq qomj noB ji;un i]6noua si {Ki]aj iqomj aat au no «H� lW V) -jjjgfc. - V (Kross-CEomtirg Iktty Winning spirit at JLjJLS The Breckenridge Cross Country Team looked un-stopable as they racked up five straight victories before losing to the Freeland Falcons, 28-30. Under the leadership of Coach Cy Valliere and xaptainMike Sterling, the Huskies finished with an 8-6 season record. Competing in invitationals at Delta and Bullock Creek, they maintained their determination to work as a team and finished in respectable postitions. Honored a,t the Fall Sports Banquet were John Watson and Bill Erskine, voted Most Valuable Runners by their teammates. The leadership shown by the underclassmen runners makes the future of Cross Country look very promising for BHS. OPPONENT BHS Ithaca 42 18 Fulton 40 20 Hemlock 29 26 Swan Valley 42 19 Bullock Creek Invit 7th place St. Charles 33 26 Freeland 30 28 Central- Montcalm 24 32 Shepherd 19 37 Seminary 20 35 Delta Invit 12th place Merrill 26 31 Carson City 15 48 Sacred Heart 31 26 Swan Valley 31 25 Flint Holy Rosary 50 15 Fulton 37 23 Regional Meet 7th place League Meet 5th place Opposite page, lower left: Huskie runners familiarize their opponents with the three-mile course. Upper right: Chris Ward and Kevin Posey pour it on. Center right: The runners move into position at the start of the Merrill meet. Lower right: Coach Valliere tallies the scores after a meet. Top: 1973 Cross-Country Team—Front row: Kevin Dickens, Manager, Ray Sweany, Kevin Posey, Gary Brennan, Kevin Northrup, Jessie Martinez. Second row: Kirk Smith, Roger Clapp, Randy Northrup, Mike Sterling, Chris Ward, Keith Herrington. Back row: Kevin Wolfgang, Doug Hoard, John Watson, Doug Oberst, Bill Erskine, Steve Stellow. Upper left: John Watson strives to stay ahead of his opponent. Left: Randy Northrup rounds the gate and heads for the mile mark. Above: Doug Oberst receives his finishing-stick from Leo Kennedy, Manager. Athletics 55 ruggle (Through IRougb Reason The 1973 Golf team had a less than successful season compiling a record of 1-11 although most of their meets were lost by only a few strokes JohnGehrig was voted The Most Valuable Golfer by the Varsity Team for his ability to score low with the most consistency. Instructed by Coach Rob Masson, the Breckenridge Golf Teams played all home meets at the Edgewood Public Golf Course in St Louis Wrapping up their season at the conference meet held on Merrill's home course, the Swingers placed fifth out of seven teams finishing ahead of Merrill and Hemlock Gaining experience and developing skill was a goal set and achieved by the Junior High Team in its first year of play. Above: Kev Ostrander concentrates on the ball as he tees off. Upper right: 1973 Golf Team— John Gehrig, Mike Stebbins, Dean Miller, Kev Vibber, Kev Ostrander, Coach Rob Masson. Missing from the picture are Stuart Goodyear and Kurt Peters. Center right: DeanMiller, Mike Stebbins, and Kev Ostrander enjoy themselves at the Fall Sports Banquet. Right: Junior High Golf Team--Kendall Coleman, Dennis Ostrander, Rick Bailey, Max Capen, Coach Rob Masson, Kevin Harrison, Craig Wright, Bob Stebbins, Larry Oster, Kevin Dickens. 56 Athletics eSPsKB n |3rtcta and Bdmninatiim Bold Busbies together Under third-year Head Coach Bob Ivan, and Assistants Joel Colbry and Jim Connell, the 1973 Varsity Football Team had many exciting moments, including a decisive victory over Seminary 21-15. The Huskies started strong, tying Montabella 14-14 in the first game. They later tied another game with Merrill and were shut out by St. Charles in a heartbreaking Homecoming contest. Although the Huskies finished with a 1- 6- 2 win- loss record , fans were not disappointed because of the many close and exciting games. Selected as team captains, Tom Mecomber and Rick Gaines were introduced at the Fall Sports Banquet. Honored as the Most Valuable Player was Cary Muscott. Top: 1973 Varsity Football Team — Front row: Greg Myers, Rex Webb, Dennis Herweyer, Dick Sebring, Rick Gaines, Glenn Hoverman, Tom Bayes. Back row: Kurt Maylee, Kev Greening, Dennis Varner, DaveFenske, Tom Mecomber, Dennis Breasbois, Scott Brennan, Jerry Tuck, Bill Sweany, Kev Wale , Steve Poindexter, Mark Neitzke. Upper left: Long hours of hard practice helped the Huskies to improve. Lower left: The Huskies pep-up in a pre-game huddle. Below: Parents and players are honored at the last football game. Seniors (Hearn (Hljrough ®ougI| Reason DEN HERWEYER TAIL BACK OPPONENT BHS Montabella 14 14 Hemlock 26 12 St, Charles 21 0 Freeland 20 12 Ithaca 18 7 Shepherd 26 12 Seminary 15 21 Merrill 6 6 St, Louis 28 22 CARY MU SCOTT TACKLE GREG MYERS GUARD ROD NAGEL TACKLE Opposite page, lower left: Coach Ivan gives strategy for the night's game in football meetings. Center: Tailback Tom Mecomber adds to his 936 yards , here against Hemlock. Upper left: Rick Gaines is in good position to play defense. Upper right: Head Coach Bob Ivan and Assistant Coaches Joel Colbry and Jim Connell pass out awards at Fall Sports Banquet. Lower left: All-Area tackle Cary Muscott and end Kev Greening block for Tom Mecomber. Athletics 59 3P’s (Sain Experience on tl]e (Sridiron Hampered by a lack of Sophomore players, the Junior Varsity Squad lacked depth and strength as they struggled through an 0 and 8 season. Under the leadership of Head Coach John Grace and Assistant Coach Dan Redes, the Junior Varsity Squad gained valuable experience for varsity competition. The hard work and stamina of a long season were rewarded at the All-Sports Banquet OPPONENT BHS Merrill 20 0 Hemlock 42 6 St Charles 24 7 Freeland Forfeit Midland N. E. 36 6 Shepherd 12 0 Seminary 46 7 Montabella 48 0 60 Athletics Opposite page, left: Defensive Captain Ken Krueger gets advice from Coach Redes. Upper right: Head Coach John Grace goes over the game plan for the second half. Center right: Tailback Scott Laurenz is stopped after a short gain. Lower right: Defender Barry Edgecombe prepares to tackle a Shepherd player while Ken Krueger moves into position. Top: 1973 Junior Varsity Football Team— Front row: Pat Mizer, Bruce Neal, Doug Londry, Dave Giles, Albert NeaL Second row: Gary Breasbois, Mike Bushre, Mike Gruesbeck, Barry Edgecombe, Stuart Nagel, Steve Clapp, Matt Heinen, Mike Federspiel, Mark Clark, Head Coach John Grace. Back row: A ss is t a nt Coach Dan Redes, John Ralph, Gary Rose, Jerry Aldrich, Kevin McCaw, Scott Laurenz, Fred Garcia, Gary Edgecombe, KenKrueger, Mark Huntoon. Upper left: J. V. players anxiously watch their teammates on the field. Left: Defensive Backs Jerry Aldrich and Matt Heinen move in for the kill in a game against the Shepherd Blue Jays. Above: The J. V. 's get fired up in their pre-game huddle. Athletics 61 Jfemale 3Sitsfeies (Eata ©tier ®he (Eourt In the initial year of play for girls basketball at B. H. S. , Coach Pam Bolt's girl cagers came out fighting and ended the season with a respectable 5-9 record. The Huskies started out slow, due to lack of experience, but came on strong at the end of the season before bowing to Shepherd 33-31 in the district semi-finals held in St. Louis. TheJ. V. squad lost their first two games but used a scrappy defense to win the next five as they compiled a 6-4 win-loss record. The combination of the Varsity's veterans plus the upcoming Sophomores should improve the outlook for next season. Far Above: J. V. girls use quick strategy for a fast play. Above: Jeanette Varner fights for possession of the balL Upper right: KimKleinhans backs away from a strong Merrill defense. Lower left: Jeanette Varner shoots for two while Jill Gronda eyes the ball for possible rebound. 62 Athletics Upper left: Girl's Varsity Basketball Team— Front row: Kay McClintic, Deb Giles, Roxanne Anderson, Darcy Smith, Cheryl Hendricks. Second row: Shelli Darland, Mary Hoffman, Kathy Krepps, Carol Carter, Sheila Peters. Back row: Cindy Lewis, Rhonda Harrison, Judy Westall. Middle left: Mary Hoffman drives for a basket as teammate Deb Giles looks on. Left: Coach Pam Bolt talks it over with Cindy Lewis. Far above: Senior Deb Giles scores on a free throw. Above: Center jump ball gets the game underway with Merrill. Athletics 63 luntors (Uonqucr Seniors in |Joft)derpuff (Action Overcoming the bitterly cold weather, two teams of determined girls met on the field November 5 in the traditional Powderpuff Football game. A great deal of running skill and offensive planning helped the Juniors, coached by Dick Sebring and Kurt Maylee, overcome the hard - fighting Seniors, coached by Rod Nagel and Kev Greening. The Juniors wrapped up the game with a commendable final score of 20 to the Seniors' 6. Cary Muscott was crowned during half-time ceremonies after being chosen by popular vote to reign as Powderpuff K ing. Also on the King's Court were Den Varner, and Kev Greening, Fitz Fisher. Above: Excited Senior lori Clark awaits a kiss as Linda Anguiano crowns Cary Muscott Powderpuff King 1973. Upper right: Junior girls practice before the Powderpuff Game. Lower right: Senior SueHowd gains yardage in powderpuff action. 64 Athletics Upper left: Sophomore Rosie Riggie drives in for a lay-up while Cathy Sandy and MarcyDunn play defense. Center: Rex Webb is crownec Powderpuff King while other Senior VaTsity Bas ketball players look on with envy. Left: Junic Shelli Darland shows her dribbling ability whil Judy Westall and Mary Hoffman anticipate h next move. Above: Sophomore Lorri Shank under heavy pressure. Athletb {Ehere is a desire to find in sport a companionship faith kindred people. 66 Athletics Huskies Hernatn Holtciag tournament ttiampions It was the kind of season when looking at the record doesn't tell you how good or how bad the team was. Talent and potential were not lacking on the Huskie squad, but unfortunately their opponents were equally skilled. Facing unusually stiff competition in such teams as Hemlock, Seminary, and Ithaca, the Huskies learned the meaning of the word frustration. Victory came close many times, but was just a little out of the grasp of the team. The highlight of the season was winning the Holiday Tournament trophy by defeatingBeaverton. The Huskies played brilliantly as individuals but more importantly as a team. £ 3 Upper left: 1973 Montabella Holiday Tournament Champs ! Middle left: Driving in for a lay-up is Mike Sterling, Junior guard. Left: Closely guarded, Mike Stebbins shoots for two against MerrilL Above: Captain Rick Gaines takes advantage of a pick, set by Dick Sebring, to show his All-Conference and All-Area shooting ability. Athletics 67 ■Huskies Hold ®l]eir Against ©pposttioi Athletics OPPONENT BHS Merrill 65 64 Ashley 50 66 Seminary 77 38 St. Charles 60 55 Ithaca 73 49 Beal City 49 66 Beaverton 45 59 Hemlock 92 65 Freeland 64 77 Shepherd 69 58 Sl Louis 55 59 Merrill 72 52 Ithaca 75 46 Seminary 82 53 St Charles 66 61 Hemlock 76 56 St. Louis 54 53 Freeland 64 62 Shepherd 57 53 Ashley 57 62 Merrill 67 64 g M Opposite page, upper left: Dick Sebring shoots for the tie breaking points against Shepherd. Upper tight: Steve Butcher leaps to out jump an Ithaca Yellowjacket while Tom Dean and Scott Brennan wait for the tip. Middle right: The Huskies are assured of two points as Roger Clapp shoots between two Falcons. Lower right: Center Tom Dean shows why his turnaround jump shot is hard to stop. Far above: Varsity Basketball Team--Front row: RickGaines , Dennis Herweyer, Dick Sebring. Second row: Kev Vibber , Steve Butcher, Tom Dean, Steve Poindexter, Roger Poscal, Kev Wale, Scott Brennan. Back row: Rex Webb, Coach Matt Heinen, Kurt Fisher, Mike Sterling, Roger Clapp, Mike Steb-bins. Left: Huskie forward Steve Butcher closely aims for the basket. Above: Mike Sterling listens as the referee explains ! Athletics 69 i-P.’g Mansi Record-Breaking jleaBot The Junior Varsity under sup erv is ion of Coach Gary O'Neill had an unprecedented winning season with a record of 5-7 in league play and 13-7 overall. They also placed first in the Montabella Holiday Tournament defeating Beal City and Beaverton. Having the necessary height and strong shooting ability, the J. V. 's should prove to be a strong Varsity team in future years. OPPONENT BHS Merrill 60 54 Ashley 32 70 Mich. Luth. Sem. 48 72 St. Charles 44 37 Ithaca 52 61 Beal City 41 49 Beaverton 51 78 Hemlock 64 61 Freeland 47 50 Shepherd 58 63 St. Louis 46 47 Merrill 71 74 Ithaca 65 69 Mich. Luth. Sem. 61 60 St. Charles 43 56 Hemlock 74 57 St. Louis 57 60 Freeland 70 55 Ashley 41 63 Shepherd 70 60 70 Athletics Opposite page, lower left: Coach Gary O'Neill concentrates on the game strategy. Upper right: Junior Varsity Basketball Team--Front row: Bob Morris, Keith Herrington, Greg Estrada, Dean Miller, MarkNeitzke, Bill Sweany. Second row: Coach Gary O'Neill, Bob Coyle, Steve Clapp, Fred Garcia, Kevin Posey, Neil Jenkins. Back row: Matt Heinen, John Watson, Dave Coyle, Doug Oberst, Ken Krueger. Lower right: John Watson shoots for two against St Charles' defense. Upper left: John Watson rips down a rebound against Seminary as teammates KenKrueger, Matt Heinen, and Bob Morris look on. Left: Doug Oberst makes a Jumper against Ashley. Far above: The bench watches solemnly during the waning minutes of the game. Above: Dean Miller gets a rebound against an Ashley player with the assistance of offensive players, Bob Coyle and Keith Herrington. Athletics 71 Jfrestjmen (Eltnd] JMerrill tournament The Freshman Basketball Team, under Head Coach Jim Connell, not only had a winning season, but also won the Freshman Tournament held at Merrill. Divided in A and B teams, each player had a chance to see plenty of action and gain playing experience. Practices were held every morning at 7:00 a. m. making the season long and tedious. However, the stamina of the players was proven, as can be seen by their record. OPPONENT BHS A B A B Swan Valley 42 43 24 19 Sacred Heart 53 28 60 29 St Louis 53 51 Hemlock 47 29 61 32 Freeland 24 41 Shepherd 38 32 48 24 Merrill 62 61 Sacred Heart 57 76 St Charles 31 30 51 18 Bullock Creek 41 58 Seminary 52 58 Tournaments 1st place Opposite page, lower left: Freshman cagers work hard on defense. Upper right: Mike Federspiel pops a jumper over aSacredHeart defender as Mike Bushre and Mark Huntoon look on. Lower right: Doug Hoard shoots for two. Far upper left: A1 Neal hits under pressure. Left: 1973 - 74 Merrill T ournament Champs — Front row: Bruce Neal, Pat Mizer, Albert NeaL Second row: Ken House, Alan Folts , Mike Bushre, Jerry Aldrich, Joe Kennedy. Back row: Scott Laurenz, Mike Federspiel, Doug Hoard, Marc Huntoon, Kirk Smith. Athletics 73 tEeams (Capture lift10 tEropfytes Under the leadership of seventh grade Coach John Grace and eighth grade Coach Dan Redes, the 1974 Junior High teams were proud to wintwo trophies. The seventh grade earned a third place trophy at the Shepherd Invitational and ended the season with a 7-2 record, while the eighth grade took the spotlight, winning the eleventh annual Hemlock Tournament and finishing with a 7-3 record. 74 Athletics JBBfcCKENWDGE Opposite page, upper left: Kevin Harrison passes over the Merrill defense. Upper right: Guard Pete Heinen hits two from baseline. Lower left: 8th grade Coach Dan Redes reviews the strategy for the next period. Lower right: 6'1 Tim Giles shoots over a Merrill player for two points. Upper left: The Junior High Basketball team. Upper right: 7th grade Coach John Grace gives advice during a time out. Left: Paul Varner looks for a hole in the defense, while Kim Maylee and Bernie Dean look for a return pass. Above: Cary Huntoon lays in two while Bob Stebbins looks for a rebound. Athletics 75 Ifoung UHresflcrs CSain Experience To be on the BHS mat team, wrestlers sacrifice much. Hair must be short, weight has to be kept down, grueling practice is held every day; wrestling is not an easy sport. The second season of wrestling at Breck-enridge started with 7 returning veterans, all underclassmen but one. Although the matmenwent winless, 0-9, the young team learned through experience. The next few years will bring improved and experienced teams to Breckenridge. a Opposite page, upper left: Mick Willman bearhugs his opponent. Lower left: Van Colthorp works hard for a pin. Upper right: Kurt Maylee, the first wrestler from Breckenridge to qualify for the State Tournaments, takes control of a Freeland wrestler. Center right: Barry Edgecombe goes after a pin. Lower right: Mark Hulwick closes in for a take down. Above: Wrestling Team--Front row: Tom Bayes, Barry Edgecombe, Juan Rodriguez, Mark Hulwick, Mark Clark, Ken Neitzke, Bob Riedle. Back row: Manager Randy Sanders , Assistant Coach Ken Diamond, Jim Clark, Manager Roger Stonerock, Mick Willman, Gary Edgecombe, Paul Dintaman, Kurt Maylee, Dennis Breasbois, Stuart Nagel, Assistant Coach Jim Cole, Bruce Hulwick, Head Coach Bob Ivan. Left: Dennis Breasbois is congratulated after a victory. OPPONENT BHS Swan Valley 57 9 Montabella 35 23 Hemlock 40 18 Freeland Merrill Invitational Edmore Invitational Tournament 31 27 Shepherd 56 12 Merrill 34 24 St. Charles 40 19 CML Tournament Seminary District Tournament Regional Tournament State Tournament 45 13 Athletics 77 OPPONENT BHS Shepherd 55 39 St. Louis 67 31 and Merrill 17 St Charles 44 46 Clare 4 88 Regionals Lassie Relays Gratiot County Meet 6th place (Itrls ®racb ®eam Coached by Pam Bolt, the Girls Track Team displayed some impressive times and distances in their second year of competition. Topping the county records, Kim Burtchset a new record time at 27. 5 in the 220 yard dash, and Jeanette Varner set a new distance in shot put at 30' 9 . A new school record was set in the 880 yard run by Cindy Acton with a time of 2:41.1. The overall season was viewed as a success and raised hopes for bigger and better accomplishments in the future. 78 Athletics osts Jfttte Reason Opposite page, left: Jeanette Varner and Cindy Acton help Jane Kennedy regain her breath after a hard run. Upper right: Cindy Acton takes the lead in the 880 run- Lower right: Sheila Ward begins the first lap in a relay. Upper left: Karen Mizer stretches out for a lead in the 80 yard hurdles in the first girls meet on the new track. Upper right: Warming up was very important, as Beth Breasbois assistsRosie Riggie with the blocks. Center: Girls' Track Team--Front: Kim Burtch, Mary Hoffman. Kneeling: Rosie Riggie, Sheila Ward, Beth Breasbois, Jane Kennedy, Laura Williams, Lori Beers, Cindy Acton. Standing: Ruth Hoffman, Kim Kle inha ns , Nancy Baldwin, Jackie Thompson, Jill Gronda, Carol McCormick, Judy Myers, Jeanette Varner, Judy Westall, Carol Varner, Chris Ward, Rose Anguiano. Left: Mary Hoffman widens the lead in a relay at the Gratiot County Meet. Athletics 79 ®at0tttett puffer Bieappotntmg Reason Despite hard work, alot of sweat and determination, the 1974 Huskie baseball team, under the leadership of Coach Rob Masson and team captain Fay Fisher, ended the season with a 2-16 record. The team chose Roger Clapp as the Most Valuable Player. Elected as team captain for the '75 season was Kevin Wale. OPPONENT BHS Shepherd 3 2 Merrill 5 1 Hemlock 10 3 Ithaca 5 2 Ithaca 3 1 St Charles 9 2 Ashley 1 3 Freeland 1 0 Montabella 8 14 Shepherd 15 4 Montabella 10 6 Merrill 11 1 Seminary 8 2 Seminary 2 1 Hemlock 0 4 Freeland 1 3 Vasser 0 5 St Charles 0 2 80 Athletics Opposite page, left: Mike Sterling slides in safe at third. Upper right: Coach Masson gives instructions to the outfield. Lower right: Rex Webb makes the tag at second base. Upper left: Kevin Wale winds up for the pitch. Center left: Den Herweyer makes a good catch in center field. Lower left: Catcher Dean Miller and first baseman Roger Clapp confer with pitcher Kevin Wale. Upper right: Varsity Baseball Team — Front row: Rod Nagel, Rex Webb, Kevin Wolfgang , Fay Fisher, RogerClapp, Dennis Herweyer. Second row: Russ Wright, Mark Neitzke, Mike Stebbins, Morgan Griffin, Kevin Wale. Back row: Jerry Tuck, Matt Heinen, Steve Clapp, Jon Wolfgang, Dean Miller, Mike Sterling, Above: Morgan Griffin takes his turn at bat. Athletics 81 potential Jfomtd in 3lnntor Pamtt) Saseball ®eam Coached by Jim Connell, much promise and potential was shown in the Junior Varsity Baseball Team during the 1974 season. Ending the season with a respectable 3-5 win - loss record , the players looked back on a lot of hard work, and anticipated more success in upcoming years. Upper right: Stuart Goodyear takes his position at third base Center: Junior Varsity Baseball Team — Matt Heinen, Stuart Goodyear, Mike Sterling, Steve Clapp, Fred Garcia, Bruce Neal, Mark Neitzke, Mike Bushre, Jerry Tuck, Gary Breas-bois, Gary Rose, Jerry Aldrich. Right: Pitcher Jerry Aldrich and catcher Jerry Tuck discuss next batter as Mark Neitzke looks on from his first base position. 82 Athletics — — luntor |Migfy 3Recortb, j trong The Junior High Track Team in their second year of existence, had a great year winning all but one of their regular meets. Finishing in first place in the Stanton Invitational and second place in the Shepherd Invitational was an outstanding accomplishment. Two records set by the Junior High Track Team were the long jump, 17 11 2 '� by Tim Giles and the shuttle hurdle relay team composed of Dan Carter, Jim Brown, Bob Ostrander, and Larry Moe. Far upper left: Dan Carter shows good hurdling form. Center left: In his first year at BHS, Coach Dan Redes did a fine job with the Junior High Team. Left: Don Gleesing streaks for the finish. Far above: The Junior High Track Team prepares to leave for a meet with Mer-riL Above: Tim Giles breaks the tape during the Shepherd Invitational. Athletics 83 ®rad?mett j ljare Bicioms and Btfeats Under the coaching of Cy Valliere and Matt Heinen, the Varsity Track Team started the year out right by placing first in the Ferris Invitational. Finishing fourth in the conference the BHS Track Team had an over-all good season. The track team had two school records broken this season. They were the pole vault by Dick Sebring with a vault of 11'7 , and the 880 yard relay with a time of 1:32. 95. The relay team consisted of Rick Gaines, Randy Northrup, Bill Sweany, and Steve Butcher. OPPONENT BHS Ferris Invitational 1st place Swan Valley 60 38 and St. Charles 57 Central Montcalm 50 80 Shepherd 1st place St. Louis Invitational Seminary 3rd place and St. Charles Chip Relays Unionville Invitational 3rd place Conference 4th place Regionals 5th place St. Peter and Paul Relays 3rd place Gratiot County Meet 3rd place 84 Athletics Opposite page, left: Dick Sebring makes his approach. Upper right: With a put of 50 feet, Cary Muscott led the conference in shot - putting. Center right: Rick Gaines hands off to Tom Mecomber in the 880 yard relay. Lower right: Kirk Smith takes stride in the 880 yard run. Top: Varsity Track Team — Front row: Gary Brennan, John Watson, Chris Ward, A1 Neal, Kirk Smith, Randy Northrup, Steve Butcher, Cary Muscott, Dick Sebring, Den Varner, Tom Mecomber, Tom Bayes, Ray Sweany. Second row: Manager Paul Varner, Coach Cy Valliere, Manager Leo Kennedy, Gary Edgecombe, Bill Sweany, Steve Poindexter, Steve Stellow, Neil Jenkins, Kev Northrup, Dave Giles, Mike Federspiel, Doug Hoard, Marc Huntoon, Rex Randall, Manager Kevin Dicken, Coach Matt Heinen. Back row: Bill Erskine, Barry Edgecombe, Matt Heinen, Doug Oberst, Mike Sterling, Ken Krueger. Center left: Steve Butcher breaks the tape finishing first in the 220 at the Gratiot County Meet. Left: Bill Sweany takes the baton in the 440 yard relay. Above: Den Varner hurls the shot-put. Athletics 85 During their last year at BHS the Class of '74 eagerly anticipated the day of graduation. Until that final day arrived, the seniors kept themselves active with sports events, the Senior Class Play, school dances, and once in a while a little studying. The class was proud to have a large portion of their members graduate with high scholastic honors and go on to college. Their chosen theme, Today is the first day of the rest of our lives, typifies the undying spirit of the Class of '74. Roxanne Anderson Elsa Anguiano Linda Anguiano Seniors Venture iBofrm Bonds Mark Baldwin Kay Bluemer Leigh Bolt Wes Brown 88 Seniors Steve Butcher Duane Carter Nancy Carter Alison Childs Doug Clark Dwight Clapp Roger Clapp Lorie Clark Upper left: Leigh Bolt and Tom Mecomber observe Pat Hite's affection toward aHus-kie fan. Far left: The senior class officers, Publicity Chairman Pat Hite, Treasurer Janet Gould, Secretary Vicki Martin , President Mike Stebbins, and Vice President Cheryl Hendricks hitch a ride. Left: Powderpuff King Cary Muscott is attended by Fitz Fisher. Seniors 89 ®rgmg is (Ptte ...JVccompIisliing..-„Jb ,Amitl]er Right: Bill Dean concentrates on a shop project. Center left: Steve Butcher did his best to assist Kathy Krueger with a drawing. Center right: The end of high school is not the end of good times shared between Deb Fisher and Tom Mecomber. Bottom: Eric Fuzz Gronda does his thing. Doreen Cline Karlene Cochran Linda Cochran Doreen Cole Bill Dean Cheryl Donahue Dave Dosson Loren Durfee Deb Eastman m 90 Seniors Seniors 91 Linda Fisher Deb Giles Renaye Godley Janet Gould 92 Seniors Unforgettable Jfflemories treated Leslie Greening Eric Gronda Art Hafelein Lynn Harms Opposite page, top: Traveling from Finland to join the seniors in their last year, Maarit Vahanen found it easy to make friends. Center: Adjusting to American life was a pleasant experience for our exchange student from Belgium, Jan Smits. Upper left: Lorie Clark asks for encouragement from the student body before she creamed Mr. Amstutz. Left: Involvement in band took up a lot of time in Leigh Bolt's last year at BHS. Seniors 93 Wt fitted fflljat 3®e ®elieljed Above: Receiving senior pictures was a memory not soon to be forgotten. Right: Stamping library books was sometimes the responsibility of Vicky WenzeL Lower right: Greg Myers puts finishing touches on a drafting project. Anne Heinen Cheryl Hendricks Den Herweyer Pat Hite Randy Hoard Glenn Hoverman 94 Seniors Sue Howd Bruce Hulwick Julie Jenkins Scott Katt Leo Kennedy Patti Jo Kirkey Seniors 95 Spring Sfeiier Seniors Harder I Opposite page, left: Despite numerous springtime acitv-ities, Rex Randall found time to enjoy nature. Right: Renaye Godley, Teri Wagoner, and Linda Anguiano enjoy the fresh air during a baseball game. Left: Getting a tan was one of Karen Mizer's favorite pastimes. Lower left: Rod Nagel relaxes as Fitz Fisher Below: Senior class officers were anxious to take to the road. Kevin Northrup Sue Gulick Northrup Tina Orvosh Seniors 97 Venture 35arn special honors Kevin Ostrander Jeanetha Poindexter Roger Poscal Rex Randall Upper right: Darcy Smith was selected to receive the DAR Good Citizenship Award. Right: Recipient of the All Sports Award, Rick Gaines and Homecoming Queen Deb Giles laugh at memories of their high school years. Far upper right: Breckenridge's Miss Fourth of July, Angie Wolfgang waves as she rides in the Highland Festival Parade. Center: Because of his ability with mechanical instruments, Dave Zimmerman won a Bell andHowell Full Tuition Scholarship. Ray Ryckman Roger Seward Mary Ann Shankel Ruth Shaver Sherwood Darcy Smith Seniors 99 ettior0 3jacc a itfe fottfy Anticipation Jackie Thompson Dennis Varner Kevin Vibber Teri Wagoner Opposite page, left: Doreen Cline realized wearing her cap and gown would mark the beginning of a new kind of life. Right: Randy Hoard, Mark Baldwin, and Kurt Snyder share a joke as they wait to pick up their caps and gowns. Upper left: Angie Wolfgang, Karen Mizer, and Wendy Wright enjoyed their last Choir Banquet. Center: Practicing the hesitation step was at times more than Pat Hite could take. Left: Kev Greening was the master of all situations, and allowed Jeanetha Poindexter to tie his shoes. Seniors 101 1|ears Wrapped Pp 3ln Bags Right: Ruth Shaver, Linda Cochran, and Mary Shankel share a few last minutes together as seniors. Lower right: Deb Eastman, Alison Childs, and Cindy Stoneman compare their robes. Rex Webb Vicky Wenzel Angie Wolfgang Kevin Wolfgang Wendy Wright Cathy Wyeth Rosemary Zimmerman Above: Senior Honor Muaems— rrom ivw; uamw , Fay Fisher, Deb Fisher, Darcy Smith, Cheryl Hendricks. Second row: Vicki Martin, Jeanetha Poindexter, Anne Heinen, Julie Jenkins. Third row: Rod Nagel, Loren Durfee, John Gehrig, Randy Hoard, Dave Zimmerman, Kev Vibber. Fourth row: Marta Spaulding, Karen Edgar, Teri Wagoner, Renaye Godley, Doreen Cline, Angie Wolfgang, Deb Eastman, Kurt Fisher, Mike Stebbins. Back row: Janet Gould, Wendy Wright, Jackie Thompson, Sue Howd, Karen Mizer, Kay McClintic. Missing from the picture are Rox Anderson and Tom Mecomber. Left: Rod Nagel, Duane Carter, Rex Randall, and Steve Butcher . goof off before graduation. Seniors 103 1B3HS Recognizes (Dutsianding Seniors Far upper right: Fay Fisher and Leigh Bolt were selected as the outstanding senior boy and girL Center right: Dave Zimmerman was presented the Senior Science Award by Mr. O'NeilL Right: Seniors expressed their approval with ap- plause when friends received special recognition. Above: Renaye Godley and Kevin Wolfgang were honored with the Deniece Wolfgang Memorial Citizenship Award. 104 Seniors On Friday, May 31, 1974, acknowledgments and honors were received by many of the 1974 graduating class. The following were the recipients of those awards: DAR Good Citizen Award Darcy Smith Senior Choir Award Julie Jenkins Angie Wolfgang John Philip Sousa Award Cheryl Hendricks Journalism Awards Deb Fisher Bill Dean Industrial Arts Award Kurt Fisher Business Education Award Renaye Godley Senior Dramatics Award Kevin Wolfgang Senior Science Award David Zimmerman All Sports Award Rick Gaines Deniece Wolfgang Renaye Godley Citizenship Award Kevin Wolfgang Concluding the assembly were farewell speeches given by exchange students, Maarit Vahanen and Jan Smits, and Pres- ident of the School Board, Mr. James Gillis. m f i tt ‘ ; v F iHlje loss of a friend is like that of a limb s : A « ±ily V ,-jx r (Time, may l}eal the anguish of the faound, hut 6? loss cannot be repaired. rr—4ft ALg n. ' .'±? mrz m V? � • - 4k- -f afe SBagg: M. i a + r?. k � v 'V v. j-5? t - VA Sir- F1 . -• • ,31n memory of departed friend, Kalph Jioyt . ,■: : :: -%■'.- M ■ : sucix r. Mitzi Acton Cliff Allen Rob Baldwin Kim Ballinger Ray Baur Diane Boroughf Beth Breasbois Dennis Breasbois Scott Brennan Brenda Burt Debbie Busch Tim Bushre Carol Carter Bob Clemens Renae Cole Janis Coulson junior jltood United Being responsible for many traditional affairs during the school year is always the burden of the Junior Class. A magazine sale held in the fall helped to provide the necessary finances to sponsor these events. Homecoming was the first event to plan and the Juniors hired the band ’’Jasper for a successful after-game dance. We'll Huff and Puff and Blow the Bulldogs Down! was the theme of the Junior float which won the Most Humorous award. Junior girls skillfully won both Powderpuff football and basketball against not only the Senior girls but all other grades too. As the year came to a close, the Juniors staged a memorable Banquet and Prom in honor of the Senior Class. ■f 108 Underclassmen Left: Junior class officers, President Cindy Lewis, Vice-President Jane Sherwood, Treasurer Pat Gulick, Publicity Chairman Kathy Krepps, and Secretary Tracie Willman hijack the bus. Lower left: Scott Brennan, Steve Katt, and Juan Lopez stand back and watch carnival activities during Twirp Week. Far below: Theresa Ramirez, Judy Westall, Rhonda Harrison, and Deb Bushre take a break from decorating the cafetorium for the prom. Bob Coyle Ralph Cummings Michelle Darland Tom Dean Paul Dintaman Jane Dringenberg lim Dunn Greg Eastman Dave Fenske Deb Fetters Bill Fetters Cheri Fisher 3frtenrfstiipe (Srebi j§irmtg?r Ida Garcia Rhonda Gates Nanette Gregory Morgan Griffin Mary Leonhardt Rob Letts Cindy Lewis Juan Lopez Deb Mallory Luis Martinez Roy Martinez Kurt Maylee Carol McCormick Greg McCrory Lori Mclnnis Dennis Milledge Dean Miller Bob Morris Mark Neitzke Craig Northrup Far left: An English project captures the attention of Bob Coyle and Tom Dean. Upper left: Kathy Krepps and Tracie Willman exchange casual conversation. Left: Karen Toner makes studying look easy with her convincing smile. Above: Kurt Maylee gives the cameraman his Fonzie look during the Fifties Day of Twirp Week. Underclassmen 111 Right: Ida Garcia visits the library in her spare time. Center right: Rob Baldwin waits patiently for an action shot. Lower right: Bob Morris shows how he really feels about schooL Opposite page, top: Renae Cole uses her artistic talent to design a bulletin board. Bottom: Mary Hoffman and Judy Westall become emotional browsing through college catalogs. Kathy Orvosh Rich Peacock Sheila Peters John Pickens Theresa Ramirez Wanda Rittenour John Roberts Mike Royalty Ada Russell Dick Sebring Jane Sherwood Carrie Smith Julie Stebbins Mike Sterling 112 Underclassmen JVntictpaiton Mounted fnitt] iEact] passing Bap Jean St. John Cathy Stone Tim Story Ray Sweany Karen Toner Jerry Tuck Carol Varner Kevin Wale Christine Ward Christine Ward Judy Westall Mick Willman Trade Willman Jon Wolfgang Virginia Wright Diana Zeitler U nderclassmen 113 omoree jlet Example foitli 2est and |3ritb Known for their unity, the Sophomore Class made 1974 a year to remember. Selectedby the class, Rosie Riggie was the sophomore Homecoming representative. The Class of '76 received the Most Beautiful Float award for their entry in the Homecoming parade. In December, members of the Sophomore Class participated in the annual wait for their class rings. When school resumed again after Christmas vacation, the sophomores sponsored two successful after-the-game dances. Rose Anguiano Vicki Bailey Nancy Baldwin Kathy Battley Tom Bayes Amy Betz Mike Bigelow Charlene Billings Bruce Black Dexter Black Russell Brockway Jill Brown Eldon Burkett Kim Burtch Claudia Bushre Sandra Bushre 14 Underclassmen Far upper right: JV cheerleaders and members of the JV Basketball Team perform a skit before a pep assembly. Center right: Bill Erskine demonstrates total concentration in Mechanical Drawing. Far center right: The sophomore class officers, Secretary Eldon Burkett, President Judy Myers, Treasurer Bonnie Mizer, Vice-President Jadeen Pulliam, and Publicity Chairman Rose Anguiano monkey around. Right: A backward glance doesn't halt Kim Burtch from decorating for the Spanish Club's dance. Junior Carter Rich Champine Steve Clapp Tom Clapp Dan Clark Susan Cochran Van Colthorp Dave Coyle Cindy Crouch Diane Dancer Colleen Dean Deb Eaton Bill Erskine Greg Estrada Deb Eurich Greg Eurich Sandy Fetters Barry Gaines Fred Garcia Margaret Goodrich Underclassmen 115 earning Mas $3orlmtg Together faith JTmnrls Stuart Goodyear Janet Grombik Jill Gronda Sheri Haworth Matt Heinen Keith Herrington Kevin Hite Steff Hite Ruth Hoffman Deb Horvat Penny Howd Marcia Hulwick Mark Hulwick Neil Jenkins Sandra Kaufman Upper right: Eldon Burkett, president of the Bible Club, addresses students at the annual Christmas assembly. Center right: Smiling comes easily to easy going Matt Heinen. Right: Gobbling up olives during a break in basketball practice seems to be a favorite pastime for Rosie Riggie, KimKleinhans , Pam Saunders, Jill Gronda, and Lorri ShankeL Far right: Sharon Tuck shows off her driving abilities in Drivers Ed. 116 Underclassmen Kim Kleinhans Ken Krueger Kristi Lange Jamie Letts Doug Londry Julie Londry Mike Mastow Bill Mclnnis Bob Mecomber Sandy Mecomber Mary Jo Miller Debra Milwrick Bonnie Mizer Rita Musselman Judy Myers Pat Myers Rick Nagel Ken Neitzke Lynn Nicholson Randy Northrup Doug Oberst jiopfj’s 333orfe and jfllay Ed Ovalle Steve Poindexter Kevin Posey Billy Post Jadeen Pulliam Anita Ramirez Rosie Riggie Karen Rittenour Ronnie Rohde Carole Rose Far upper right: Collecting for dime-a-week is a weekly responsibility for Bonnie Mizer. Center right: Kevin Posey sands down his project in wood shop. Right: Ruth Hoffman and Neil Jenkins enjoy a Friday night dance. Opposite page, left: Fred Garcia and Doug Oberst get tangled up in traffic as they attempt to sweep the floor at halftime. Right: Julie Londry and Pam Saunders cheerfully collect money from Jadeen Pulliam for one of their class dances. Deb Ryckman Ken Samalik Pam Saunders Lorri Shankel Ken Shelley Shawn Spaulding Steve Stellow Carol Stover Keith Sumner Bill Sweany Russell Tesser Duane Toner Tony Tousignant Sharon Tuck Jeff vanPage Lynda VanRiper Chris Ward Sheila Ward ifrrshmrn Probe (Elu'ntsclufs A certain kind of enthusiasm was discovered in the ranks of the Freshman class. Although it was difficult at times to be the youngest in Senior High, they refused to let it get them down. Self-pride was established during a successful freshman basketball season and it continued through powderpuff basketball when the freshmen girls defeated the senior girls in the consolation game. Cindy Acton Jerry Aldrich Bill Andrew Eric Baldwin Mark Barrows Rod Baur Ronda Beals Lori Beers Becky Bigford Ed Bott Gary Breasbois Gary Brennan Kitty Bryce Randy Busch Mike Bushre Ken Cantu Linda Cantu fZ k J? ft ' 3 A ' i Craig Cross Don Dean Tom Donahue Carlus Doty Donna Doty Ronnie Doty Mike Dresbach Julie Dunn Marcy Dunn Gary Durfee Scott Gaines Lisa Gallihugh Upper left: Showing her spirit during Homecoming, Martha McClintic signs her name to the spirit poster. Center left: Mark Clark begs money from reluctant Rick Northrup for a Dime-a-Week” contribution. Left: Freshmen class officers, Treasurer Jane Kennedy, President Mark Clark, Vice-Presidnet Mike Federspiel, Secretary Lisa Wagoner, and Publicity Chairman Carol Parfitt act up in class. Barry Edgecombe Gary Edgecombe Gerald Eurich Mike Federspiel Rod Ferguson Benny Fisher Allen Folts Geoffrey Fox Underclassmen 121 Dave Giles Jill Gillis Linda Gordon Steven Gregory Ioann Hehnlin Doug Hoard Janice Hoard Becky Hooker Ken House Dwight Huntoon Marc Huntoon Nadeen Huntoon Terri Johnston lane Kennedy Joe Kennedy Ed Lange Fred Lange Ruth Last Stewart Last Hugh Landra lamie Laurenz Scott Laurenz 122 Underclassmen ®orfe or 3[«n! Mike Liebrock Dan Longnecker Mary MacLachlan Lee Ann Marr Brenda Martin Jessie Martinez Orfelina Martinez Bill Mastos Karen McCallum Kevin McCaw Martha McClintic Sunday McKlean Kathy Milledge Pat Mizer Bill Mosher Linda Muscott Chris Myers Lu Ann Myers Randy Myers Stuart Nagel Upper left: Carnival Day was a convenient time for freshmen to relax. Center: Freshmen discovered that biology wasn't always work. Left: Freshmen coaches discuss game strategy with the players. Underclassmen 123 Experiences (Are l esi A1 Neal Bruce Neal Rick Northrup Dan Ortiz Carol Parfitt Kurt Peters Harrison Planck John Ralph Bob Riedel Susan Riedel Philip Riley Bernard Rittenour Chip Rodriquez Gary Rose Mary Royalty David Ryckman Cathy Sandy Scott Schneider Far upper right: Marc Huntoon found himself the idol of many freshmen girls. Center right: Barry Edgecombe, Kirk Smith, and Doug Hoard take a break after practice. Far right: A1 Neal streaks off for his next class. Right: Sunday McLean listens in awe to the latest gossip. n 124 Underclassmen I wm ..JBben Shared ®ttb Sfrtettde Gary Schlonegar Ann Schutt Brent Shanley Deb Shaver Kirk Smith Leon Smith Sheree Sterling Dave Stoneman Dennis Stonerock Roger Stonerock Sue Tucker leanette Varner Lisa Wagoner Barb Wale Bob Wale Kathy Watson Jim Willman Spencer Willman Linda Wollenweber Susan Woodbury U nderclassm en 125 and ursuti” is the ifflotto„. Jeff Allen Barbara Andrew Rick Bailey Craig Bakel Cindy Battley Kim Bayes Melissa Beals Dale Becker Joe Betz Matt Bolt Roger Boroughf Robin Bott Brian Brown Dan Brown Rick Brown Max Capen Dan Carter Pam Carter Colene Childs Nancy Clapp Upper right: Pam Carter, Annie Corthrup, Suzie Sterling, and Lisa McCrory participate in chicken races. Right: Julie Huntoonand Linda Graham bring back the spirit of the Fifty's in a Pep Club skit. 126 Underclassmen •a; Penny Clapp Lucia Clawson Shelby Cochran Wayde Cochran Kevin Coleman Ann Colthorp George Conn Patricia Cooper Debra Coulson David Cronkite Kaye Dietrich Sue Dintaman Paul Donahue Maribeth Donley Chris Eurich Annette Fisher 1 Sue Fisher Mark Frederick Joe Garcia Sue Garcia Greta Gates Karen Gay Underclassmen 127 Roy Hammond Kevin Harrison Pete Heinen Mark Hoffman Sandra House Tom Hull Gregory Huntoon Julie Huntoon Kay Hynes Christine James Roberta Katt Teresa Kleinhans Cindy Krapohl Val Larkin Dawn Laurenz Lisa Letts Tina Letts Jim Lewis ...of (Hrade Students... Tammy Lockwood Tony Lockwood Anita Long Richard Long Ernest Martinez Brian McCrory Lisa McCrory Daniel Mecomber Brian Miller Larry Moe Kim Moore Lynn O'Boyle Larry Oster Dennis Ostrander Robert Ostrander Kevin Painter Lynn Phillips Bonnie Poscal Upper left: Eighth grade cheerleaders wait for their turn to perform. Left: Mark Rohde, Greg Huntoon, and Wayde Cochran enjoy working on art projects. Above: Mark Greening, Dan Carter, and Dave Cronkite find studying quite relaxing. Underclassmen 129 Lee Ann Posey Sara Ralph Ricardo Ramirez William Rhoades Richard Riedel Mark Rohde Mark Rose Mike Rose Norman Russell Randy Sanders Kelly Sapp Doreen Schick and 3Readg to ,Ad|tel)e Above: Suzie Sterling contributes to the profits of the Varsity Club by buying and eating one of their candy bars. Upper right: Eighth grade guys take a break before returning to their classes. Right: Melanie Weaver sits patiently while make-up is applied for the All-School play. 130 Underclassmen Mark Simmons Margret Sisco Vincent Smith Cheri Snyder Jill Spiekerman Diane Spindler Bucky Sterling Susan Sterling Michelle St, John Randy Stone Sheila Story Marcy Waldron Doug Ward Eileen Watters Melanie Weaver Michelle Weaver Brian Welsh Marc White Roger White Joyce Wicks Kimberly Wolfgang Carmalene Wright Craig Wright Craig Wright Howard Zimmerman Kimberly Zsoter Underclassmen 131 .Setientlj dracbrg JVdjust to a efn Routine Taryn Acton Jay Allen Robin Anderson Anita Anguiano Kim Bachelder Kevin Bailey Dennis Balgavy Jeffery Bartlett Sally Battley Doris Baur Cheryl Breasbois Tim Breasbois Greg Breidinger James Brown Mark Brown Herbert Burkett Tim Bursley Robert Burt Steve Burton Ron Bushre Kathy Carman Angie Carter Brian Cates Don Chaput Right: lanet Myers, Anita Anguiano, and Pam Krapohl show off the rolled-up look. Opposite page, left: Sparky Gay shares a Valentine treat with the class. Right: True enjoyment of art work is aptly expressed by . Paul Varner and Dave Gulick. 132 Underclassmen Eric Childs Carol Clapp lim Clark David Cline Carolyn Clingenpeel Kendall Coleman Underclassmen 133 W V Linda Conn Mike Cooper Tim Coyle Mark Cronkite Rhonda Cross Bernie Dean Kevin Dicken Steve Doty Kathy Dresbach Craig Dunn Jill Durfee Yolanda Esquivel Patricia Fetters Mike Fisher Craig Folts Cary Frederick Mark Gallihugh Terry Garcia |3ritb in JVccompItsljnmtt, Kathy Gay Stuart Gay Jimmy Gillis Vicenta Girvin Becky Gould Jim Green Dave Gulick Tom Gulick Steve Hammond Bonny Harcourt Jean Heinen Pam Helsel Kelly Hendricks Mike Hite Linda Hooker Dale Hopkins Doug Hudson Cary Huntoon 134 Underclassmen Jlnjogmertt of Cheryl Ingersoll Jenny Jenkins Diane Juhas Judy Juhas Leo Kennedy Karen Krueger Pam Krapohl Tammy Larkin Greg Laudenslager Becky Letts Lupe Lopez Amy McCallum Bob MacLennan Karen Martin Kim Maylee Ann MacLachlan Loren McCaw Mike McKenzie Cindy Mecomber Matthew Mecomber Far upper left: A group of seventh grade boys gather to pose for an expressive candid. Center left: Tina Roe smiles with Huskie spirit. Lower left: Seventh graders enjoy cutting up confetti for the Homecoming football game. Left: Karen Martin and VincentaGirvin find their activity hour an enjoyable time of the day. Underclassmen 135 Lisa Miller Janet Myers Randy Nagel Dennis Nicholson Karen Northrop Santos Ovalle Jim Ortiz Pam O'Boyle Roger Riggie Joy Rittenour Wade Roberts Tina Roe Chris Rose Arthur Sawvel Eugene Shick ®nlg tlje beginning fj ♦ • • Upperright: Cary Frederick dreams about winning atrophy in his future years at BHS. Right: Seventh grade girls kick in time with the pep band at a basketball game. 136 Underclassmen Teresa Schultz Tammy Schutt Kelli Secord Charles Seeley Dennis Shankel Lynda Shankel Betty Shaver lim Shaver Marsha Shaw Steve Spaulding Bob Stebbins Sheila Stoneman Jim Stonerock Ken Sugar Barb Sumner Cheryl T ester Wanda Tester Paul Varner Sandy Wale Jane Williams Brad Wolfgang Cindy Wollenweber Mike Wollenweber Cheryl Wright Underclassmen 137 School ISoard and Administration 389ork Hogctfycr In the pictures above, all seven of the Breckenridge School Board members are shown while in action as they discuss and solve the many financial and supervisory problems met in managing a school. Far above: President Jim Gillis and Secretary Robert Smith. Upper right: Trustee Grant Marr and Treasurer Basil McKenzie. Above: Vice-President Francis Burkett and Superintendent John Parfitt. Right: Trustees Jane Rotermund and Jim Kennedy. 140 Administration Upper left: Superintendent John Parfitt listens while Board members discuss school matters. Upper right: Assistant Principal Thomas Gorang talks to interested students about the Co-op Program. Left: Principal Allison Amstutz, takes time from his busy schedule to talk to parents. Above: Counselor Lynn Kirby guides and advises senior highstudents on problems and career choices. Administration 141 Opposite page, upper left: Mr. Grahek lectures his English Lit. class. Lower left: Miss Priest, resource teacher, pauses between classes to advise Pat Hite on Pep Club activities. Upper right: Mr. Bender is interrupted during anEnglish class for a donation to the Dime- A - Week Fund. Lower left: 8th grade English teacher, Mrs. Morton, finds Jr. High students an interesting challenge. Upper left: Mrs. Masson leads discussion in one of her many English classes. Left: Mrs. McClintic questions her 7th grade English classes on grammar. Upper right: Mrs. Young glances up to checkonher 7th grade English students. Above: Resource teacher, Mr. McCallum, takes time to show special attention to Steve Doty. Administration 143 ®eacl|Ers„.(!Iape frritf] ®age in Bifftrcnt Maos Above: Relaxing under the paranoid sign is only coincidental, quoteth Mr, Masson, teacherof law. Upper right: Mrs. Findsen explains anAmericanHistory test to a junior. Right: Discussions in Mr. Connell's Biology classes can be very interesting. Opposite page, upper left: Mrs. Ivan enjoys a relaxed atmosphere during one of her Junior High Science classes . Lower left: Mrs. Connell, currently on a leave of duties from her Social Studies classes, returns to a game to watch the Pom-Poners. Upper right: Varsity Basketball Coach and Junior High Social Studies teacher Mr. Heinen addresses the student body at a pep assembly. Lower right: Junior High Social Studies is an interesting subject for Mrs. van-Page. 144 Administration ®eadjer0„.j§tnile and ICettd a helping 3Band Upper left: Mrs. Brien's time is consumed by geometry and eighth grade math. Upper right: Teaching a full day of Spanish, Introductory Analysis, and Advanced Algebra Classes obviously does not dampen Mrs. Colbry's spirits. Right: Smilingly, Mr. O’Neill works out an equation for his Algebra I class. Above: Mrs. Hammel smiles for the camera between classes of geometry and seventh grade math. Opposite page, upper left: Coach Ivancreates anaura ofspirit during the Homecoming assembly. Lower left: Mrs. Bolt takes a moment to survey a tumbling demonstration during Phys. Ed. class. Upper right: Margaret Goodrich is attentive as Mr. Clark lends a helping hand with art instruction. Center: Kathy Orvosh, Kay McClintic and Carol Carter watch as Mrs. Mur-chie corrects a music theory test. Lower right: The Homecoming season finds Mr. Brien directing the outstanding BHS Marching Band. 146 Administration ®eac(jer0„.,3ln0ptratiott and direction Far above: As advisor to the FFA, Mr. Valliere discusses the rules of Ag. Forum. Above: Between classes, Librarian Mr. Oberst takes a minute to glance through some new books. Upper right: Mrs. Grabmeyer enjoys her Home Ec. classes and cheerfully gives Deb Eaton some sewing hints. Right: The shop is a natural environment for Mr. Voss as he discusses a problem with Randy Riggie and Jerry Tuck. Opposite page, lower left: Mr. Redes oversees the lathe work of Scott Schneider. Far upper right: Mrs. Sensabaugh checks Marcia Hulwick's copy for typing mistakes. Center right: Mrs. Bender always has a cheerful smile during her business classes. Lower right: Drafting is one of the special skills of Mr. Colbry, correcting a drawing by Eldon Burkett as Doug Clark looks on. 148 Administration 150 Far upper right: Vivian Daniels, secretary to the principal, prepares for the morning announcements. Center right: Nila Mason, secretary to the superintendent, busily types letters. Right: Doreen Cline, student office assistant, prepares copies on the IBM Machine. Far above: One of Ellen Morford's many jobs as secretary is selling lunch tickets. Above: Getting an excused absence slip from Verna Gould, attendance officer, is a big relief. Administration Upper left: Kitchen helpers Benny Fisher and Ruth Last seriously tend to their duties. Left: Bus drivers — Front row: Edna Howard, Phyllis Agle, Judy Lenner, Jean Welsh. Second row: Rose Collins, Verla Qualls, Jean Ostrander, Alice Compeau, Barbara Juhas, Lois Riedel. Back row: Dewey Wertz, Brenda Kipp, Bonnie Fisher, MaryGalL Lower left: Janitors — Martha Foster, Russell Clark, Dick Shelley, Emma Jean Wertz, Grant Hover-man, Herb Walters, R. V. Sanders. Above: Cooks — Alice Raymond, Mary Humphrey, June Hooke, Pat Edgecomb, Doratha Fergason, and Elvera Sanchez. Below: While other students are in class, Carlos Doty does his job as one of the student janitors. Administration 151