Bronson High School - Viking Yearbook (Bronson, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1981 volume:

Administration Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Activities Sports Organizations Faculty Advertising Favorites 7 13 43 49 55 61 81 105 125 135 153 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 MEMORIES NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN ... 5 CLEO CRANDALL: 16 Years of Faithful Service Cleo and Old Glory Always a friendly smile Presentation of gifts from class of ‘‘81” A peck on the cheek from Diana Never a dull moment ODE TO CLEO CRANDALL It is time to honor A B.H.S. friend, One whose career Has come to an end. A loyal worker On whom we could rely, A passionate man With a friendly reply. A man dressed in green Who follows a broom, The one never seen That cleans up each room. Cleo’s a man That each student loves, And we wish him the best As he hangs up his gloves. Carlin Smith 6 CLEO CRANDALL 7 Administration 8 ADMINISTRATION Principal: Mr. Warren Wade Superintendent: Mr. Robert Beauchamp Mr. Tom Rissman — Treasurer Mr. George Mayer — Trustee Mrs. Barbara Junker — Trustee Janet and Janice Stefanski School Board Representatives SCHOOL BOARD 9 Mrs. Linda Weber: Switchboard Operator Mrs. Phyllis Crandall: Principal's Secretary 10 SECRETARIES Secretaries “A faithful employee is as refreshing as a cool day in the hot summertime.” Proverbs Mrs. Kathy Ludwick: Superintendent’s Secretary Financial Department Mr. Gary Crandall: Director of Finances Mrs. Beverly Weaver: Financial Secretary Transportation Standing: Gail Metzger, Max Cranson, Sandra Bucknell, Elizabeth Cranson, Frances Wolff, David Gropp, Janice Smoker, Irvin Worthman, Inez Kolassa, Mary Ann Smoker, Frances Furney, Barbara Losinski. Kneeling: Ralph Widener, Laura Cattell, Dexter Parks, Betty Rissman. Absent: Richard Hollister, Gene Widener. FINANCE AND TRANSPORTATION 11 Kitchen Staff Mrs. Helen Williams, Lunch Supervisor; Mrs. Norene McLatcher, Assistant Cook; Mrs. Marge Keeslar, Unit Manager; Mrs. Joyce Hoard, Cook; Mrs. Nancy Rakocy, Assistant Cook. Janitors Mr. Cleo Crandall: Day Custodian Mr. Bill Walling, Mr. John Ash: Night Custodians 12 KITCHEN 8TAFF AND JANITORS 13 Class Motto: Dream about tomorrow Remember yesterday Rut live today 14 SENIORS Class Colors: Lavender and Dark Purple Class Song: The Time Has Come Graduation: June 10, 1981 SENIORS 15 Back Row: Kenneth Allen Carpenter. 3.929, Jill Lyn Bidwell. 3.919. Brian Tod Wotta, 3.868, Cindy Lee Furney. 3.838, Matthew Alan Houghton. 3.703. Front Row: Debra Gina Buehrer. 3.619, Kari Jo Ludwick, 3.579, Timira Rae Perry. 3.526, Christine Merri (Christian) Belote, 3.513. Jon Roland Cortright. 3.512. 16 SENIORS Graduating Class of 1981 Kimberly Atkins John Barone Joseph Aleman Richard Baldwin Charles Beauchamp Margaret Antoszkiewicz Bonnie Barone Christine (Christian) Belote SENIORQ 17 Debra Buehrer Thomas Burnett Carmel Burnside 18 SENIORS Rick Butters Katherine Buys Laurence Bystry Kenneth Carpenter Troy Climie Dawn Coler Rick Byers Dennis Case Randy Coler SENIORS 19 Terri Easterday Kim Eichler Becky Fair ■7T {I Keith Fair Kristine Fair Ronald Ferguson 20 SENIORS Cindy Furney John Gilbert Julie Gropp Sherry Frank Belinda Gibson Rex Green Diana Furney David Good SENIORS 21 Eric Heinemann Rhonda Guzy Matthew Houghton Sarah House Randy Hyliard Deborah Havlat Anthony Hyska 22 SENIORS Deana Jerome James Jewett Rose Keeslar I Michael Kubasiak Carrie Kirkpatrick Joseph Kyle Kevin Kolassa David Lane SENIORS 23 JoDean (Sandberg) Lord David Lotvinski Allen Luce Kari Ludtvick Marcia Ludwick 26 SENIORS Arlene Long Brad Lindsey Russell Litzau Sheri Michael Russel Megargle Randy Michael George Milliman Mitchell Minger SENIORS 27 Deborah Post Tina Prater 28 SENIORS Daniel Rathbun Arnold Riddle Carlo Sgambelluri Julie Redfern Rose Rinehart James Sexton Dennis Rosenberry Annette Sikorski SENIORS 29 Julia Sikorski Scott Smoker Janet Stefanski I odd Smith Kenneth Smoker Joseph Sobeske James Stevens Vince Smoker Janice Stefanski 30 SENIORS Lori Walker Carolyn Wasikowski David Wasikowski SENIOR 31 Steven Wasikowski Jacqueline Willms Betsy Woodcox Kyle Whitcomb Timothy W'irgau Brian Wotta Jerry Wiler Grant Wonders Jane Yearling 32 SENIORS PUerron ( Vv) i vrv. ’ eJo'cue.'V s-t ‘‘81’' © 'Tu fcfA BaLAx , ' Vocv lk t r JA VWXt 7Jov 3 v QaoV- Xaisi Cft. ojol vxXiA. 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Following Class Day, the Senior class made their traditional trek through town accompanied by a special police escort. CLASS DAY 1981 35 36 GRADUATION Graduation night, for the Seniors, was a memorable event. The Rev. Father Edwin Palmer gave the Invocation and Benediction. Class President Brian Philson spoke on The Pathway To Life.'' Salutatorian Jill Bidwell's address was on The Open Door and Valedictorian Ken Carpenter informed us on What Lies Beyond' . Honors presentations were made by Mr Wade and Mr Beauchamp presented the Class of 1981 to the Board of Education for the awarding of diplomas. President Philson presented the Cane of Colors to the Class of 1982 President. Marcia Carpenter. On June 10. 1981, the Class of 1981 attained the climax to a spectacular four years of high school. The fireworks display at the end of the ceremony was reflected in the hearts of the graduates as they made their way off the field to their many well-wishing friends and relatives. For the Bronson High School Class of 1981. the time has come. .. GRADUATION 37 SENIOR ACHIEVEMENTS Aleman, Joe: B.A.C.C., 2; V.I.C.A., 2 (Reporter, 1; President, 1); V.I.C.A. Competition (Electronics, 2nd Place in Locals; Extemporaneous Speaking, State); State V.I.C.A. Convention; V.I.C.A. State Officers' Leadership Workshop; Student Council, 3; Football, 4 (All Area Team, Offense and Defense); Basketball, 3; Wrestling, 1 (4th Place in District); Baseball, 4; Varsity Club, 3 (Vice President, 1; President, 1); Fall Play, 1; Children’s Play, 1; Homecoming Court; Class Trip Committee. Antoszkiewicz, Margaret: B.A.C.C., 2; O.J.T., 1; B.E.G.G.A.R.S., 1. Atkins, Kimberly: Band, 2; Student Council, 2; B.A.C.C., 1; Cheerleader, 2; Cheerleading Camp, 2; Basketball, 1; Varsity Club, 1; Spirit Core, 1; Spirit Couple, 1; Tennis, 1; Follies, 2; Honor Guard; Sno-ball Decorating Committee; Prom Decorating Committee; Caps and Gowns Committee. Baldwin, Richard: B.A.C.C., 2; V.I.C.A., 1; Wrestling, 4; Football, 1; Weightlifting, 1. Barone, Bonnie: B.A.C.C., 2; B.O.E.C., 1; F.H.A., 2 (Treasurer, 1); Volleyball, 1. Barone, John: B.A.C.C., 1; School Service, 1; F.F.A., 2. Beauchamp, Charles: Band, 2; Freshman Class President; Student Council, 1; Football, 4 (Captain, 2; Most Valuable Defensive Lineman, 2; Mr. Tackle, 1); Weightlifting, 4; 210 Club; Wrestling, 1; Track, 2; School Service, 1; Follies, 2; Children’s Play, 1 (Make-Up). Belleau, Martha: B.A.C.C., 2; Concert Choir, 4; State Special Olympics, 4. Belote, Christine (Christian); National Honor Society, 2 (Pledge Master, 1); Student Council, 2 (Secretary, 1); Top Ten Academically; Viking Publications, 1 (Viking Legend Ass t Editor); Concert Choir, 1; A Cappella Choir, 2Vi; Girls’ State; Future Nurses, 1; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; B.E.G.G.A.R.S., 1; Follies, 1; Spirit Core, 2; Powderpuff Football; Homecoming Float Committee; Prom Decorating Committee; Song, Motto, Flower and Color Committee. Bertsch, Todd: B.A.C.C., 2; V.I.C.A., 2; State Officer, 1; V.I.C.A. Competition, 2 (Extemporaneous Speaking, 3rd Place in Locals, 2nd Place in Regionals, State; Industrial Electronics, 3rd Place in Locals, State); National V.I.C.A. Convention; V.I.C.A. State Officers' Leadership Workshop; School Service, 1; Football, 4; Wrestling, 2; Track, 1; Weightlifting, 3; Children s Play, 2; Fall Play, 1; Follies, 1; Thespians, 2; Sno-ball Band and Picture Committee; Prom Band Committee; Class Trip Committee Chairman. Bidwell, Jill: F.F.A., 1; National Honor Society, 2; Top Ten Academically (Salutatorian); Tennis, 3; Varsity Club, 1; School Service, 1; Library Club, 1; Children’s Play, 3; Follies, 2; Fall Play, 2 (Business Manager, 1; Stage Crew, 1); Thespians, 2; 4-H, 4; Honor Guard; Sno-ball King and Queen Committee; Homecoming Flower Committee Co-Chairman; Class Trip Committee. Bluhm, Joni: School Service, 3; Basketball, 4; Tennis, 1; Powderpuff Football; Varsity Club, 2; Spirit Core, 1; Honor Guard; Announcement Committee. Borgert, Kellie: B.A.C.C., 2; O.J.T., 1; National Honor Society, 1. Bricker, Jeff: B.A.C.C., 2; V.I.C.A., 1; Football, 1; Yearbook, 2; School Service, Vi. Buckley, Dawn: Band, 1; B.A.C.C., 2; V.I.C.A., 2; V.I.C.A. Competition (Dental Assistant, 2nd Place in Locals); F.H.A., 2; Foreign Study, 2. Buehrer, Debra: Band, 2; Student Council, 3; National Honor Society, 2; Top Ten Academically; B.A.C.C., 2; O.J.T., 1; Spirit Core, 1; Track, 1; Tennis, 1; Golf, 1; Sno-ball Court; Homecoming Court; F.F.A. Sweetheart Candidate; Honor Guard; Sno-ball Decorating Committee; Prom Decorating Committee; Wills and Prophecies Committee. Burnett, Thomas: B.A.C.C., 1; Football, 4; Baseball, 3; Basketball, 3; Varsity Club, 2. Burnside, Carmel: B.A.C.C., Vi; Concert Choir, 2; Future Nurses, 2; F.H.A., 2; German Club, 1; Koini-nia, 1. Butters, Rick: B.A.C.C., 1; Band, 2; Basketball, 2; Football, 2; Track, 3; Intramurals, 1; Varsity Club, 3; Spirit Core, 1. Buys, Katherin: B.A.C.C., 2; O.J.T., 1; Future Nurses, 1; German Club, 1. Byers, Ricky: Band, 4; Pep Band, 4; Jazz Band, 2; F.F.A., 4 (Job Interview, 1st Place in District; State Meats Judging, Gold); State Farmer Degree; 4-H, 4; Junior Achievement, 1; A Cappella Choir, 1; Follies, 2; Football, 2. 38 SENIOR ACHIEVEMENTS Bystry, Laurence: B.A.C.C., 2; Football, 2; Golf, 2; Basketball, 1; Class Day and Night Committee. Carpenter, Kenneth: F.F.A., 4 (President, 1); Student Council, 2 (President, 1); National Honor Society, 2; Top Ten Academically (Valedictorian); D.A.R. Good Citizen; School Service, 1; T.A.G., 1; Spirit Core, 2; Fall Play, 1; Cross Country, 2; Track, 2; Tennis, 1; National Merit Commended Student; Hope College Math Team; M.E.B.S. Case, Dennis: B.A.C.C., 1; F.F.A., 2; Football, 1; Weightlifting, 2; Announcement Committee. Climie, Troy: B.A.C.C., 2. Coler, Dawn: A Cappella Choir, 1; Student Council, 2; School Service, 1; Fall Play, 1 (Stage Crew); Follies, 1; Children’s Play, 1; Volleyball, 2; Varsity Club, 1; Hope College Math Team; Caps and Gowns Committee. Coler, Randy: B.A.C.C., 2; V.I.C.A., 2; F.F.A., 2. Cortright, Jon: National Honor Society, 2; Top Ten Academically; Concert Choir, 1; A Cappella Choir, 3; State Honors Choir, 2; Vocal Solo and Ensemble, 3; Band, 4 (Drum Major, 1); Stage Band, 2; Pep Band, 4; Instrumental Solo and Ensemble, 2; Smith-Walbridge Camp; Student Council, 1; Yearbook, 1; Tennis, 4; Football, 2; Varsity Club, 2; Children’s Play, 2; Follies, 3; Thespians, 2; Farm Bureau Citizenship Seminar; Michigan Math Prize Competition, 3; Hope College Math Team Class Day and Night Committee; M.E.B.S. Craven, Keith: B.A.C.C., 2; Varsity Basketball Manager, 3; B.E.G.G.A.R.S., 2. Frank, Sherry: B.A.C.C., 2; O.J.T., Vi; B.O.E.C.; Junior Achievement, 1 (Corporate Secretary); 4-H, 1 (President); School Service, Vi; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; Song, Motto, Flower and Color Committee. Furney, Cindy: National Honor Society, 2; Top Ten Academically; Band, 2; Instrumental Solo and Ensemble, 1; Tennis, 3; Varsity Club, 1; Fall Play, 1 (House Manager); Children’s Play, 3; Follies, 1; Thespians, 2; Honor Guard; 4-H, 4; Homecoming Flower Committee Co-Chairman; Wills and Prophecies Committee. Furney, Diane: B.A.C.C., 2; V.I.C.A., Vi; Band, 2; 4-H, 4. Gibson, Belinda: B.A.C.C., 2; O.J.T., 1; 4-H, 3; School Service, 1. Gilbert, John: B.A.C.C., 2; V.I.C.A., 2; F.F.A., 4; State Farmer Degree; Football Basketball, 1; Intramurals. 1; Class Day and Night Committee. Green, Rex: B.A.C.C., 2; V.I.C.A., 2; F.F.A., 2; Spirit Couple, 1. Gropp, Julia: B.A.C.C., 2; School Service, Vi; Future Nurses, 3; Spirit Core, 2; Popularity Poll Committee. Guzy, Rhonda: B.A.C.C., 2; V.I.C.A., 1; Bowling, 3; Spirit Core, 1. Havlat, Debbie: Volleyball, 4; Bowling, 1; Varsity Club, 2; Wills and Prophecies Committee. Easterday, Terri: Band, 4; Concert Choir, 1; B.A.C.C., 1; D.E.C.A., 1; School Service, 1; German Club, 2. Heinemann, Eric: School Service, 1; Yearbook, 1 A Cappella Choir, 1; Band, 4; Track, 1; Tennis, 1 Football Manager; Caps and Gowns Committee M.E.B.S. (Founder). Eichler, Kim: B.A.C.C., 2; V.I.C.A., 2; Basketball, 3; Football, 3; Track, 1; Intramurals, 1; Sno-ball Master of Ceremonies. Fair, Becky: B.A.C.C., 2; V.I.C.A., 1; F.H.A., 3 (Parliamentarian, 1); Foreign Study, 3; Announcement Committee. Fair, Keith: B.A.C.C., 1; Track, 1. Houghton, Matthew: National Honor Society, 2; Top Ten Academically; Football, 1; Golf, 3 (Most Valuable Player, 1); Basketball, 4; Baseball, 4; Varsity Club, 2; M.M.S.H.A. Hockey, 1; Follies, 1; Hope College Math Team, 2; Tri-State Math Team, 1; T.A.G., 1; Song, Motto, Flower and Color Committee. House, Sarah: B.A.C.C., 2; V.I.C.A., 1; Concert Choir, 2. Fair, Kristine: Student Council, 2; Volleyball, 3; Track, 1; Wills and Prophecies Committee. Ferguson, Ronald: B.A.C.C., 2; F.F.A., 4 (Star Green Hand); School Service, 1. � Hyliard, Randy: Student Council, 4 (Vice President, 1); Computer Committee Chairman; Follies, 1; Fall Play, 1; Football, 3; Baseball, 1; Varsity Club, 2; Spirit Core, 3 (Vice President, 1); Spirit Couple, 1. SENIOR ACHIEVEMENTS 39 Hyska, Anthony: B.A.C.C., 2; V.I.C.A., 2; F.F.A., 4; Football, 1. Jerome, Deana: B.A.C.C., 2; Student Council. 2; Future Nurses, 1; Foreign Study, 4. Jewett, James: B.A.C.C., 2; F.F.A.. 4. Keeslar, Rose: National Honor Society, 1; Student Council, 1; A Cappella Choir, 3; Fall Play, 4; Children’s Play, 4 (Student Director, 1); Follies, 3; Thespians, 3; Bowling, 1; Cheerleader, 4; Cheerleading Camp, 3; Spirit Core, 2; Honor Guard; Class Trip Committee. Kirkpatrick, Carrie: Student Council, 3 (Treasurer, 1); Freshman Orientation, 2; Concerned Student Committee; Computer Committee; Student Leadership Conference; Girls’ State; Viking Publications, 1; Fall Play, 1; Children’s Play, 1; A Cappella Choir, 1; School Service, 1; Senior Jersey Committee; Wills and Prophecies Committee; M.E.B.S. Kolassa, Kevin: Student Council, 3; Yearbook, 1; B.A.C.C., 2; D.E.C.A., Vi; Football, 2; Tennis, 1; Intramurals, 3. Kubasiak, Michael: B.A.C.C., 2; O.J.T., 1; D.E.C.A., 2; D E C.A. Competition (Food Marketing, 2nd Place Overall in District); Football, 2; Bowling, 1. Kyle, Joseph: B A.C.C., 2; Track, 3; Football, 2; Weightlifting, 3; 210 Club, 3; B.E.G.G.A.R.S., 2. Lane, David: F.F.A., 4; State F.F.A. Convention; National F.F.A. Convention; State F.F.A. Skills Contests, 3; Various F.F.A. Committees; Concert Choir, 3; A Cappella Choir, 1; School Service, 1; Library Club, 1; Children's Play, 1; Follies, 1; Intramurals, 1; Bowling, 2 (Captain, 2; Team Champion, 1; Singles Champion, 1); Baseball, 1; Farm Bureau Citizenship Seminar; Song, Motto, Flower and Color Committee; Branch County Good Citizenship Award. Lindsey, Bradley: B.A.C.C.. 2; O.J.T., 1; V.I.C.A., 2; Football, 2; Wrestling, 1. Litzau, Russell: B.A.C.C., 2; Concert Choir, 1; A Cappella Choir, 3; Regional Vocal Solo and Ensemble, 4; State Honors Choir, 1; Band, 2; Children’s Play, 1; Follies, 1; Basketball, 4; Track, 4; Cross Country, 2; Football, 1; Varsity Club, 4; Spirit Core, 1; Farm Bureau Citizenship Seminar. Long, Arlene: F.H.A., 1; Fall Play, 1; Spirit Core, 1; Bowling, 2; Basketball, 1; Powderpuff Football; Tennis, 1; Honor Guard. Lowinski, David: B.A.C.C., 2; V.I.C.A., 1; School Service, 1. Luce, Allen: B.A.C.C., 2; Children’s Play, 2; Wrestling, 3; Track, 1; Varsity Club, 1. Ludwick, Kari: National Honor Society, 2; Top Ten Academically; Freshman Class Secretary; Yearbook, 2 (Business Manager, 1; Advertising Coordinator, 1); Farm Bureau Citizenship Seminar; National Merit Commended Student; Girls’ State Alternate; Hope College Math Team; Michigan Math Prize Competition, 3; Children's Play, 2 (Make-up, 1; Costumes, 1); Sno-ball Refreshment Committee; Prom Decorating Committee; Honor Guard; Song, Motto, Flower and Color Committee, M.E.B.S. Ludwick, Marcia: National Honor Society, 2; Student Council, 1; Foreign Study, 1; School Service, 2; Concert Choir, 1; A Cappella Choir, 1 (Librarian); Yearbook, 2 (Staff Artist); Children's Play, 3 (Stage Crew); Follies, 2 (Emcee, 1); Spirit Couple, 1; Spirit Core, 2 (President, 1); Powderpuff Football; Track. 1; Homecoming Announcer; Honor Guard; Prom Decorating Committee; Senior Jersey Committee; Announcement Committee Chairman; M.E.B.S.; Thespians, 1. Lutz, Timothy: B.A.C.C., 1; Fall Play, 1; Football, 1; Track, 3; Basketball, 1; Golf, 1; Intramurals, 1; Weightlifting, 2; Varsity Club, 3; Popularity Poll Committee Chairman. McKerchie, Duane: B.A.C.C., 2; Children’s Play, 1; Football, 3; Track, 1; Basketball, 1. McKinley, Rhondalyn (Finley): B.A.C.C., Vi; D.E.C.A., Vi; F.H.A., 2 (Regional Officer, 1); Foreign Study, 1; Track, 1; Spirit Core, 1. Megargle, Russel: National Honor Society, 1; Student Council, 3; Weightlifting, 4; Football, 4 (Captain, All Area Team: Big Mac Player, 5; Most Valuable Offensive Back); Baseball, 4 (Captain, 2); Basketball, 1; J.A.H.A. Hockey, 2; Intramurals, 1; Varsity Club, 3; Boys’ State; Hope College Math Team; Sno-ball Court; Homecoming Court; Announcement Committee. Michael, Randy: B.A.C.C., 2; Football, 1; Weightlifting, 1. Micheal, Sheri: B.A.C.C., 2; V.I.C.A., 2; F.H.A., 2; Future Nurses, 1 Vi. Milliman, George: B.A.C.C., 1 Vi; Band. 3 Vi; Jazz Band, 1; School Service, Vi; Follies, 1; Wrestling, 2; Football, 1; Track. 1; Varsity Club. 3; Sno-ball Court, 2 (King, 1). 40 SENIOR ACHIEVEMENTS Minger, Mitchell: National Honor Society. 2; Class Vice President, 2, Band. 3%; Follies, 2; Football, 4 (Best Offensive Lineman, 2); Weightlifting, 3; Middle School Ass't Wrestling Coach, 1. Modert, Lula: Student Council, 1 Vfe; F.H.A., 1; Basketball, 3; F.F.A Sweetheart Candidate; Sno-ball Queen; Homecoming Queen; Caps and Gowns Committee; Batgirl, 1. Moschke, Duane (Bill): Band, 4; School Service, 1; Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Nettleman, Diana: Band, 4; Jazz Band, 3; Pep Band, 3; Instrumental Solo and Ensemble, 4; Concert Choir, 1; A Cappella Choir, 3; Viking Publications, 1; Junior Achievement, 1 (President, 1; M.M.C. Conference; J.A.M.C.O. Conference; Bowling Green State Conference); Fall Play, 1; Children's Play 3 (Stage Crew, 1); Follies, 3 (Emcee, 1); Thespians, 3; International Thespian Conference; Foreign Study, 1; Cheerleader, 3; Cheerleading Camp, 2; Varsity Club, 1; Spirit Core, 3; Sno-ball Theme Committee; Prom Decorating Committee; Class Day and Night Committee. Neveraski, Brian: B.A.C.C., 2; V.I.C.A., 1; Track, 3; Football, 2; Weightlifting, 2; Varsity Club, 3. Perry, Timira: Student Council, 2; Class Treasurer, 4; National Honor Society. 2; Top Ten Academically; Yearbook, 2 (Ass't Editor, 1; Editor, 1); Yearbook Editor Summer Workshop; Band, 2; Fall Play, 1; Follies, 2; Track, 1; Cheerleader, 4; Cheerleading Camp, 3; Varsity Club, 3; Spirit Core, 3; F.F.A. Sweetheart Candidate; Sno-ball Court, 2 (Queen, 1); Homecoming Court; D.A.R. Nominee; Batgirl, 1. Philson, Brian: National Honor Society, 2; Class President, 2; D.A.R. Nominee; Boys’ State, Yearbook, 2 (Sports Editor, 2); Student Council, 4; Computer Committee. 1; Hope College Math Team; Follies, 2 (Emcee, 1); A Cappella Choir, 1; Band, 4 (President, 1; Librarian, 2); Pep Band, 4; Stage Band, 2; Instrumental Solo and Ensemble, 2; Football, 4 (Captain, 1); Most Valuable Player, 1; Most Valuable Defensive Back, 1; All Area Big Mac Player, 2; Tennis, 4 (Captain, 1); Weightlifting, 3; Middle School Ass’t Wrestling Coach, 2; Spirit Core, 2; Sno-ball Refreshment Committee Chairman; Sno-ball Court; Homecoming Court; M.E.B.S. Post, Deborah: B.A.C.C., 2; Yearbook, 1; Band, 2; Track, 2; Cheerleader, 1; Spirit Corps, 1; F.F.A. Sweetheart Candidate; Popularity Poll Committee. Prater, Tina: B.A.C.C., 2; O.J.T., 1; Student Council, 1; F.H.A., 3 (President, 2 Vice President, 1); Track, 1; Announcement Committee; Batgirl, 1. Rathbun, Daniel: B.A.C.C., 2; V.I.C.A., 2; Band, 1; F.F.A., 2 (Top Seed Salesman); Golf, 2; Track, 2; Cross Country, 1. Redfern, Julie: B.A.C.C., 1; Spirit Core, 1; School Service, 3; Class Trip Committee. Riddle, Arnold: B.A.C.C., 2; F.F.A., 3. Rinehart, Rose: National Honor Society. 2 (President, 1); Girls’ State; Band, 2; Follies, 1; Basketball, 3; Varsity Club, 1 (Vice President); Sno-ball Decorating Committee Chairman; Homecoming Flower Committee; Prom Decorating Committee; Wills and Prophecies Committee Chairman; Honor Guard; Hope College Math Team; M.E.B.S. Sexton, James: Football, 3; Basketball, 2; Track, 3; Varsity Club, 3; Sno-ball King; Homecoming King. Sgambelluri, Carlo: Band. 4; Jazz Band, 3; Instrumental Solo and Ensemble, 2; A Cappella Choir, 3; Concert Choir, 1; State Honors Choir, 2; Vocal Solo and Ensemble, 4; D.A.R. Nominee; Football, 2; Fall Play, 3; Children’s Play, 3; Follies. 3; Thespi-' ans, 2; Boys' State; Class Day and Night Committee. Sikorski, Annette: B.A.C.C., 2; O.J.T., 1; V.I.C.A., 1; Band, 2; Instrumental Solo and Ensemble, 2; Class Secretary, 2; National Honor Society, 1; Student Council, 2; Honor Guard; Sno-ball Decorating Committee; Prom Decorating Committee. Sikorski, Julia: B.A.C.C., 2; D.E.C.A., 2; O.J.T.. 1; Basketball, 4; Volleyball, 4; Track. 2; Varsity Club. Smith, Todd: B.A.C.C., 1; Student Council, 1; Football. 3 (Most Improved Player, 1; Most Valuable Player, 1); Basketball, 3; Baseball, 4 (Region All Star Team, Pitcher); Intramurals, 1; Varsity Club, 2; Sno-ball Court Smoker, Kenneth: B.A.C.C., 2; O.J.T., 1; D.E.C.A., 2; DEC.A Competition (Food Marketing, 2nd Place Overall in Region); Baseball, 4 (Region All Star Team Outfield); Golf. 3; Bowling, 2; Basketball, 2; Football, 1; Varsity Club, 2. Smoker, Scott: F.F.A . 4; Wrestling, 4; Football, 1; Track, 1; Varsity Club, 3. Smoker, Vince: National Honor Society. 1; Student Council, Vi; Hope College Math Team, 2; Baseball. 4; Weightlifting, 3; Intramurals, 1; M.M.S.H.A. Hockey, 2 (Leading Scorer, 1); Caps and Gowns Committee. SENIOR ACHIEVEMENTS 41 Sobeske, Joseph: Student Council, 1; Fall Play, 1; Follies 2. Children’s Play, 1 (Make-up). Football, 3; Track 3; Weightlifting, 2; Cafcip Leister, 2; Wills and Prophecies Committee. Stefanski, Janet: Student Council, 2V2; chool Board Representative, 2; National Honor SB 2; School Service, 2Vfc; Fall Play. 2; Children! 2; Follies 2 (House Manager, 2); Thespian3, Cappella Choir, 3; Concert Choir, 1; SpiritHj BasketballJ 1; Bowling, 3; Class Day and] Com mitt ociety. Play, , 2; A e, 2; Night Cor Stefanski, Janice: Student Council, 1 (P| Secretary); School Board Representatj National Honor Society, 2 (Secretary. 1);| Seryicej 3 (Athletic Department); Children] 3; Fan Play, 3; Follies, 2; Thespians. 3; AH Choii 3 (Treasurer, 1); Concert Choir, 1; Core 2; Track, 1; Future Nurses 1 (Vice| dent Basketball, 2; Bowling, 2 Varsity C Song Motto, Flower and Color Committee.■ re-Tem i; School Play, pella Spirit Presi-ub, 1; Capi Stevens, James: Golf, 3 (Most Valuable Player, 1); Football, 1; Basketball, 1; Intramurals i; Varsity Club 2; Popularity Poll Committee Taylor, Charles: B.A.C.C., 2; Concert Choir 1. B.A.C.C., 2; O.J.T. V?; F.F.A.. 4 Towne, Terrina: B.A.C.C., 2; School Service, 1; Concert Choir, 3; Foreign Study, 2 Tracy, Terri: Band, 4 (Treasurer, 1; Secretary, 1); Foreign Study, 2; Yearbook 1, (Typist); Fall Play, 2 (Student Director, 1); Children’s Play, 3; Follies, 2; Thespians, 3 (President, 1; Theatre Internship, 1); National Honor Society, 1; D.A.R Nominee: Sophomore Class Secretary; Track, 4; Cheerleader, 4; Cheerleading Camp, 3; Varsity Club, 3 (President, 1); Spirit Core, 3; Spirit Couple, 1; Sno-ball Court; Homecoming Court; Class Day and Night Committee Chairman. VanVorst, Karen: B.A.C.C., 2; O.J.T., 1; Band, 1 Sophomore Class President; Student Council, 2 Track, 3; Bowling, 3; F.F.A. Sweetheart Candidate Homecoming Court; Class Trip Committee. Vorce, Teri: B.A.C.C., Co Waldrop, Stacy: B.A.C.C.. 2; O.J.T , 1; A Cappella Choir, 1; Concert Choir. 1; Future Nurses, 1; F.H.A., 1. Walker, Lori: B.A.C.C., 2; Future Nurses, 2; F.H.A., 1. Wasikowski, Carolyn: B.A.C.C., 2; O.J.T., 1; F.F.A. 4; Student Council, 1. Wiler, Whitcomb, Kyle: F. iltng. 4; Golf, 2 Bas- ketbal, 1; Track, 1; N.M.S.H.A. Hookey, 1. Track, 1. Jerry: B.A.C.C., 2; F.F.A., 4; football, 1; Willms i, Jaqueline: ary, 1; Vice Pr semble, 2; | olo and Ens ble, 1; Fall Thespians, 13 ader, 4; Cheej it Couple, 1 Flower and udent Council, 2; Band, 4 ident, 1); Instrumental Solo Cappella Choir, 3; Regional ble, 1; State Vocal Solo and , 2; Children's Play. 3; Fol-Track, 3; Varsity Club, 3; eading Camp, 3; Sp rit Core, Homecoming Court: Song, lor Committee Chairmafaaii Wirgau, Timothy: State Officer, 1; vTlj 2nd P ace in Distrl Place Intrai A.C.C., 2; O.J.T., 1; V.I.C.A., 2; C.A. Competition, 2 (Graphics, ct, 2nd Place in Region. 2nd udent Council, Vi; Football, 1; ncement Committe A.C.C., 2; O.J.T., 1; V.I.C.A., 2; 2 (Auto Mechanics, 2nd Place in Regionals, 1st Place in nd, 2; Football, 4; Weightlift-2; Track, 1; Sno-ball Court; Class Trip Committee. Woodcox, Betsy: Student Council, V ; Band, Vi; B.A.C.C., 1; Basketball, 4; Powderpuff Football; Tennis, 1; Varsity Club, 1; Spirit Core, 1; F F.A. Sweetheart Candidate; Sno-ball Court; Honor Guard; Sno-ball Decorating Committee; Prom Decorating Committee; Popularity Poll Committee. Wotta, Brian: National Honor Society, 2 (Vice President, 1); Top Ten Academically (Historian); Student Council, 1 (Parliamentarian); F.F.A., 4 (Vice President, 1); Parliamentary Team Chairman (District Championship); Hope College Math Team, 2; Baseball, 4; Weightlifting, 2; Varsity Club, 1; M.M.S.H.A. Goal Judge; Caps and Gowns Committee Chairman. Yearling, Jane: B.A.C.C., 2; V.I.C.A., 2; Children's Play, 3 (Costumes); German Club, 3; Future Nurses, 2; Band, 3Vi Instrumental Solo and Ensemble, 3; Spirit Core, 1; 4-H, 4 (Treasurer, 2); Girl Scouts, 4. Class of 82 Class Officers: Marcia Carpenter, President; Shawn Brewer, Vice-President; Chris Luce, Secretary; Tonya Davis, Treasurer. Adamson, Kyle Albright. Maria Aleman, Todd Alleshouse, Karman Auten. Kelly Bell, Richard Bercaw, Karleen Bistel. Tina Brewer, Shawn Brinkman, Douglas Brinkman, James Brown, Shari Buckner, Laurie Burlew, Robert Butters, Samuel Carpenter, Marcia Case, Brian Caudill. Tina Clemens, Curtis Closson, Keith Coats. Sherri Cockrell, Katrina Connolly. Barbara Courtney. John Cranson, Todd Davidson, Tammy Davis. Dena Davis, Tonya Deter. Alice Disbro, Dale 44 JUNI0R9 Dixon, Robert Frank, Ken Furney, Patricia Goshorn, Duane Green, Charles Green, Duane Grindle, Denise Grove, Diana Gump, Harold Hansman, Angela Harris, Don Havlat, Kerry Herman, Laurie Himebaugh, Julie Hoard, Kalon Hoard, Tena Holst, Dianna Hougtiton, Kenneth House, Melissa Hout, Robert Howard, Pam Jennings, Kathleen Johannes, Deborah Johannes, Julie Jones, Randy Junker, Christine Kelly, Renee Kibiloski, Daniel King, Laura Kline, Marilyn Kyle, Steven Lahrke, Susan Losinski. Kevin JUNI0R9 45 Losinski, Kimberly Luce, Christine Ludwick. Maria McConn, Beth McDonald, Edward McKinley, Timothy Maddox, Carrie Maddox, Danny Marvin, Michael Metzger, Brian Michael, Brenda Miller, Kenneth Mitchell. Lisa Modert, Timothy Morrill, Connie Moss, Todd Neveraski, Bradley Noblit, Robert Odisher, Leo O’Rourke, Chris Paul. Cheryl Powers, Robert Ratkowski, Stevie Rhoades, Robert Roberts, Deborah Roussey, Lisa Ruder, Scott Rzepka, Lynette Saitz, Eric Salek, Charles Savage, Kathy Schafer, Scott 46 JUNIORQ Sensat, Derrell Sensat, Sheryll Shoun, Elizabeth Sikorski, Debra Sikorski. Kathy Simmons, Ron Smith, Carlin Smith, Franklin Smith. Gregory Smoker. Larry Smoker, Ramona Squires. Daniel Stauffer, James Stump, Kimberly Swift, Lee Thomas, Deneen Tice, Stephen Troth, Patricia Troyer, Eric Troyer, John Uhrig, Kendra VerMeulen, Leah Vorce, Karen Walterhouse, Stephen Weaver, Polly West, Scott Wilcox, Julie Wiler, Robert Wilkins, Danette Williams, Kelly Winney, Brian Wisman, Allen Wotta, Lary Wotta, Sandra Yeakey. Belinda JUNIORQ 47 48 JUNIORS ifo Sfomwee. Class of 83 Class Officers: Brad Aleman, President; Mark German, Vice-President; Gina Williams, Secretary; Bryan Smoker, Treasurer. Aleman, Bradley Allen, Bruce Alvord, Shawn Amyx, Greg Atkins. Kevin Baker, William Barnes, Kevin C. Barrows, Brenda Bell. Teresa Bertsch. Thomas Bidwell, Allan Bidwell, Norman Bucknell, James Buehrer, David Burch, Karen Burdette, Daniel Burns, Kurt Buys, Russell Byler, Laura Byler, Scott Carman, Teresa Carpenter, Mickey Carrion, Yvonne Caudill. Edward Clemens, Brian Clemens, Bruce Conley, Anthony Davis, Dorothy Davis, Sandra Dempsey. Misty 50 SOPHOMORES Dow, Annette Drake, Sheila Draper, Debbie Drust, Brian Duncan, Barry Easterday, Ronald Edminston, Lisa Eichenberg, Cindy Finley, Natalie Geiger, Lisa German, Mark Gibson. Bonita Gilbert, Christopher Goodsell, Neil Gump, Tina Hathaway, Stacy Heinemann, Kathy Heinemann, Patrick Herman, Ronald Himebaugh, Daniel Hoard, Kelly Hoopingarner, Cheryl Hutchins, Randal Johnson, Ronald Kasperski, William Kehoe, Korinna Kolassa, Tina Krontz, Cyndi Kubasiak, Kim Kurtz, Michael Lane. Patrick Lehman. Lisa Litzau, Roxann SOPHOMORES 51 Losinski, Sue Ludwick, Brian Lutz, Amy Lutz, Anthony Malone. Monte Maloney. Daniel Malovey, Kristine Martinez. Tonya Miller. Brian Mock. Randy Modert, Leasa Moore. Joseph Nunn. Scott Odisher, Bridget Olney, Monica Outwater, Michael Palmateer, Paul Phillips. Andrew Philson. Brad Platter, Tami Prough. Connie Prough.Janet Quiter, Paul Redfern. James Rifenburgh. Nancy Roberts. Darrell Rosenberry. James Roussey, Andrew Ruder, Jeff Schaeffer. Tina Sexton. Susan Shiery, Sandra 52 90PH0M0RE9 Sielken, Terry Smith, Kevin D. Smith, Kevin E. Smith, Kevin R. Smith, Michael Smoker, Bryan Sosinski, Ken Sours, Tracy Stewart. Donna Stroup, Brian Thomas, Kathy Tice, Amy Towne, Timothy Tracy. Thomas VanBlarcom, JoAnn Vorce, Earl Wallen, Geneva Ward, Robert Washburn. Lisa Weage, Tracy Weaver, Amy Weaver, Melissa West, Teresa Wilber. Darla Williams. Gina Williams. Rhonda Wirgau, David Wohlers, Jeff Wotta, Carolyn Wotta, Loriann Wotta, Susan Yesh, Greg 90PH0M0RES 53 54 SOPHOMOREQ Class of 84 Class Officers: Mike Renshaw, President; Jill Smoker, Vice-President; Lorinda Mayer, Secretary; Randy Herman, Treasurer. Aker, Kelli Albright, Christopher Alvord, Mark Antoskiewicz, Anthony Arter, Shawn Atkins, Kerri Bischoff, Christina Bohacz, Laurie Boyett, Thomas Brinkman, Cheryl Brock, Mitchell Buehrer, Dan Bun, Air Burnside, Bart Byers. Kimberly Chard, Robert Clark, Kenneth Cline, Chuck D. Combs, Robert Combs, Lori Connolly, Richard Crumb, Kimberly Curey, William Davis, Kandi 56 FRESHMEN Davis, Sherry Dempsey, Mark Dow, Mary Drust, Kevin Duke, Thomas Etheridge, Robert Ferguson, Rosetta Frank, Timothy Furney, Susan Goshorn, Danny Grove, Kristinia Gump, Robert Hall, Patrick Harris, Kim Harris, Kip Herman, Lisa Herman, Randy Houck, Gina Houghton, Mary Howard, Dick Hughes, Daniel Johnson, Shawn Jones, Dinah Kline, Tony Krontz, Janet Kulpinski, Raymond Kurtz, Kelly Lahrke, MaryEllen Leach, Douglas Losinski, Joey Ludwick, William Lutz, Anna McNett, Dawn FRESHMEN 57 Malone, Linda Maloney, Donna Martinez, Anthony Matchette, Ronald Mayer, Lorinda Micklatcher, Edward Milliman, Brent Minger, Michelle Neveraski, Katrina Oliver, Donald Olney, Lee Oxenrider, James Peavey, Patrick Pierson, Stacy Pranga, Nancy Ratkowski, Gary Renshaw, Michael Rifenburgh, Dana Ritter, Keith Roussey, Tina Rzepka, LuAnn Sage, Tia Salek, Kurt Savage, Christopher 58 FRE9HMEN Stefanski, Joe Steffes, Christine Stewart. Mike Strong, Kimberly Stutzman, Kevin Thacher, Rex Vosburgh, Victoria Wallen, Glidden Watson. Karen Weage, Teanna Wells, Joy Wirgau, Steven Yelley, Sheryl Yesh, Lisa Yesh, Rex FRESHMEN 59 NOT PICTURED Bauman, Brenda Cole, Harriet Collyer. Linda Gleason, Tina Kirkpatrick, Robert Shaffer, Ronald Strong, Robert Wilder. Alan GO FRESHMEN Power to the Vikes Homecoming 1980, sponsored by the Student Council, was a delightful success despite the football team’s loss to Pennfield 8-28. The big bonfire was held Thursday, October 2nd with the football team, cheerleaders, and band raising spirit and excitement for the next night’s game. At half-time the excitement began with the crowning of the 1980 Homecoming King and Queen, Jim Sexton and Lula Modert. The excitement continued with the announcement of the float winners, which had been built to the theme of Power to the Vikes. First place went to the Junior Class with their float Sock it to ’em Vikes”; 2nd place — Sophomore Class with Shrink Those Panthers ; 3rd place — Senior Class with “Vikes Die-Hard ; and honorable mention went to the FFA with “Vikes are Ever-Ready. 82 ACTIVITIES 1. After being crowned Homecoming King and Queen Jim Sexton and Lu Modert. 2. Drum Major Jon Cortright relaxes after finishing his halftime performance. 3. Kicking off the night’s ceremonies. 4.1980 Homecoming Court: Front Row: Timira Perry, Terri Tracy, Karen VanVorst, King Jim Sexton. Queen Lu Modert, Debbie Buehrer, Jackie Willms. Back Row: Russ Megargle, Grant Wonders, Joe Aleman, Brian Philson, Mitch Minger. 5. Viking players running the ball back to gain yardage. 6. The Senior 3rd place float. 7. The Viking Marching Band doing their half-time performance. 8. The Junior Class was very proud of their 1st place winning float. 9. Football players huddle to listen to instructions from Quarterback Todd Smith. 10. Queen candidates get crazy by showing off their long johns that kept them warm on the chilly Homecoming night. ACTIVITIES 63 Showcase Theater '80 The closing of the Middle School caused the drama department to venture in “dessert theatre.” The three one act plays were presented in arena style setting in the High School cafeteria on December 4th and 6th with dessert, coffee and punch being served between the first and second plays. “The Cop and the Anthem”, “Good-Bye to the Clown”, and “Ladies of the Mop” were all directed by Miss Pat Chisholm with Terri Tracy and Carlin Smith as Student Directors. 64 ACTIVITIES 1. Production Staff of Fall Plays: Front Row: Props Manager Maria Albright. Second Row: Stage Manager Ken Carpenter, Cop and the Anthem Student Director Terri Tracy. Third Row: Sound and Lighting Manager Carlo Sgambelluri, Director Miss Pat Chisholm, and Good-Bye to the Clown” Student Director Carlin Smith. 2. Christina Junker as the Old Lady. 3. Peggy, the little girl, and the imaginary Clown played by Rosie Keeslar and Joe Sobeske. 4. Lemuel T. Thwackbusher finally gets caught by the Cop. 5. Cast of Cop and the Anthem: Front Row: Christina Junker, Gina Williams, Sandy Wotta, Betsy Shoun. Second Row: Steve Walterhouse, Randy Hyliard, Joe Aleman, Carlo Sgambelluri, Julie Wilcox, Christine Luce, and Lee Olney. NOT PICTURED: Janice Stefanski and Jim Rosenberry. 6. Cast of Ladies of the Mop : Carrie Kirkpatrick, Kelly Auten, Arlene Long and Diana Nettleman. 7. Cast of ‘‘Good-Bye to the Clown”: Front Row: Rosie Keeslar, Joe Sobeske. Second Row: Todd Bertsch, Sue Losinski, and Bryan Smoker. NOT PICTURED: Janet Stefanski. 8. Bessie admiring her voice. 9. Dr. Benson lays down the law. 10. Leave us alone, please.” 11. Hallie shows off her muscles! 12. Peggy's mother is upset at Peggy's insistence of the reality of the Clown . ACTIVITIES 65 Jolly Ole Christmas Spent at BHS Lots of Christmas spirit filled the air during the week of Dec. 15th-19th with the Student Council sponsoring hall decorating and first hour room decorating contests. They also sold candy canes with candy grams attached. The week ended with the Christmas assembly. The band and choir played Christmas music, and Santa gave the teachers their Christmas presents. The winners of the room decorating contest was Mrs. Hurd’s English II and the mighty Seniors won the hall decorating. 66 ACTIVITIES 1. Santa Claus finds a whip in his bag for Mrs. Laws. 2. Terri Tracy hugs the tree she helped decorate. 3. The Senior Christmas Tree with an ornament for everyone in the class. 4. BHS Band adds Christmas cheer at the assembly. 5. Brian Philson sneaks a kiss from Marcia Ludwick under the mistletoe. 6. Randy Hyliard and Carlin Smith doing their imitation of Ken Carpenter and Maria Albright. 7. Sophomores have fun decorating their hall. 8. Jon Cortright. . . What did you say? 9. Mr. Schoneboom and Mr. Scully receive head warmers from Santa Claus. ACTIVITIES 67 Grand Illusions The 1981 SnoBall was presented by the Class of 83 on Saturday, January 17th. Class Advisors Mrs. Donna Brusak and Mr. John VanDam along with a lot of help from sophomore class members made the evening a delightful event. The music was provided by “Top Brass of Sturgis. The traditional crowning took place at 10 o'clock with Master and Mistress of Ceremonies Mark German and Gina Williams. Last year's royalty King Jim Sexton and Queen Timira Perry, had the honor of crowning the new king and queen, Ron Herman and Annette Dow. The crowning was followed by the Grand March led by Mr. and Mrs. Alan Weaver. 68 ACTIVITIES 1. The 1981 King and Queen Ron Herman and Annette Dow. 2. Crown Bearers Debbie Dow and Mark Weaver and flowerbearer Jennifer King. 3. 1981 SnoBall Court: Back Row: Brad Aleman. Brad Philson. Leo Odisher. 1979 Queen Timira Perry. 1979 King Jim Sexton. John Troyer and Brad Neveraski. Front Row: Sandy Davis. Kim Kubasiak. Kathy Sikorski, King Ron Herman. Queen Annette Dow. Patty Troth, and Laurie Herman. Kneeling: Mark Weaver. Debbie Dow. and Jennifer King. 4. The dance ended with the Grand March. 5. The Grand March was led by Mr. and Mrs. Alan Weaver. 6. Everybody enjoyed going through the tunnel. 7. Couples take a breather. 8. A romantic time of the evening. 9. A time of happiness. ACTIVITIES 69 The Wild. Wild West Spirit Week 1981 The Varsity, J.V. and Freshmen Cheerleaders all helped to make Spirit Week a lot of fun, February 23-27. Monday was Jeans and Shirts Day; Tuesday, Purple and Gold, and Beat the Chiefs; Wednesday, Dress-up Day; Thursday, Blue Day and Friday was Western Day. Throughout the week, the Cheerleaders sold flowers and Spirit Couples collected money. The pep assembly was Friday with the announcement of Juniors Kyle Adamson and Shawn Brewer as Spirit Couple. Spirit Couples: Seniors: Jon Cortright and Kim Atkins. Juniors: Shawn Brewer and Kyle Adamson. Sophomores: Andy Roussey and Cheryl Hoopingarner. Freshmen: Kevin Stutzman and Kris Grove. 70 ACTIVITIES 1. Spirit Week Couple winners: Shawn Brewer and Kyle Adamson. 2. Wild and Crazy Cowgirls Timira Perry and Diana Nettleman. 3. J.V. and Varsity Cheerleaders say, “Vikes Goona Win Tonite!” 4. J.V.’s tell what they would be if they were not cheerleaders! 5. All three squads join together to perform a skit about a car. 6. Cheerleaders “Spark Up Spirit!” 7. Brian Philson and Jon Courtney are a couple of suckers when they help Freshmen Cheerleaders act out a candy store skit. ACTIVITIES 71 ’’The Emperor's New Clothes The 1981 Children’s Play was presented April 10-11, in the Anderson Elementary Gym. “The Emperor’s New Clothes” was under the direction of Miss Patricia Chisholm, and was student directed by Rose Keeslar. Carlo Sgambelluri was the Stage Manager and Ken Sosinski accompianist. The Theatre Department, without the use of the Middle School stage, once again adjusted to new work and performance areas. The cast did an excellent job, due to many hours of hard work. The play was the story of a kingdom in Libertania, ruled by a good king, who, because he was misled by his evil advisor Lord Mai, became too fond of riches and neglected the needs of his people. Lord Mai convinces the king to allow him to marry his daughter, but the Princess meets and falls in love with an apparent commoner. Lord Mai and his evil band of followers try to end the romance, but the king is brought to his senses and banishes Lord Mai from the Kingdom. In a surprising but happy ending the Princess marries her Prince. The cast includes: Front Row: Bryan Smoker, Janice Stefanski, Jackie Willms, and Student Director Rose Keeslar. Middle Row: Mary Lahrke, Chris Junker, Tonya Bidwell, Diana Nettleman, Jon Cortright, Terri Tracy, Dan Maloney, and Greg Amyx. Back Row: Sandy Wotta, Karleen Bercaw, Chris Luce, Dawn Coler, Lorinda Mayer, Steve Walterhouse, Joe Aleman, Todd Bertsch, Russ Litzau, Gina Williams, John Courtney, Andy Roussey, Carlo Sgambelluri, Director Miss Patricia Chisholm, and Allen Luce. 72 ACTIVITIES I. The Emperor's New Clothes” Cast. 2. Ken Sosinski, accompanist. 3. Carlo Sgambelluri, Stage Manager. 4. Love will find a way ... 5. Sob, Melissa wants to marry a commoner!” 6. You mean ... I’m wearing nothing?!” 7. Millie and Dudley get acquainted. 8. Be Quiet ... Old fool!” 9. “I think this is the place ...” 10. “Guilty, as charged!” II. “You would marry without love?” 12. A happy ending. ACTIVITIES 73 TWIRP WEEK This year’s Twirp Week, a major activity conducted by the Student Council, was held April 27-May 1. Week-long events were held during the noon hour and at a general assembly on Friday. A Muppet movie was shown at night to conclude the week. Egg toss, bicycle races, pie eating, tug-of-war, scavenger hunt and arm wrestling were some of the many events that took place. Each of the classes competed against the other with the seniors being victorious over all. Chairman for the week’s activities was Bryan Smoker who was assisted by several committees to make the annual event a success. 74 ACTIVITIES LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE Land of Make Believe” was this year’s theme chosen by the class of “82” for the Junior-Senior Prom on May 23 at Bronson High School. The dance was held from 8-12 with music provided by the Allies” of Napanee, Indiana. At eleven o'clock the grand march was led by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Schaffer. To conclude the evening free bowling, movie, and breakfast were sponsored by Bronson Rotary Club. All those in attendance enjoyed a memorable evening. 76 ACTIVITES Student-Faculty Game Teachers Win 54-43 BEA Scholarship Night was held March 10th. The evening included the annual Student-Faculty game, with Tom Burnett, coach of the Senior student team, and Mr. Rifenburgh, coach of the teachers. Despite a late comeback in the last half by the students, the teachers still won 54-43. Other events were volleyball games, music by the pep band, gymnastics exhibitions, and baked good sales. All proceeds went for scholarships for camps, special programs, and colleges. ACTIVITES 79 Varsity Eight Balled Again It was a very unsuccessful season for the 1980 Varsity Gridders with many conflicts setting the stage for a 0-9 season. A late start, coupled with a rookie head coach, Ron Bercaw, gave way to a heartbreaking year. Bercaw was aided by assistants Coach Tinervia and Coach Zachariah. “Stone face Zach” was the defensive coordinator, while deep in the trenches T Tinervia led the burly linemen. Coach Bercaw chipped in with the offensive backs. The season was highlighted by a strong defensive performance spearheaded by high tacklers Beauchamp, Courtney, and Phil-son. The biggest positive feature of the season lay in the achievement of Thunderfoot Megargle who booted a 46-yard field goal, which proved to be an all-area record, just falling short of a state record. Team honors were as follows: Best Lineman: Mitch Minger; Best Back: Russ Megargle; Most Improved: Todd Moss; Most Valuable Player: Brian Philson; Best Defensive Lineman: Charles Beauchamp; Most Humorous: John Courtney. Receiving the coaches’ award of most valuable player was Grant Wonders. Team captains for the year were Russ Megargle, Brian Philson and Todd Smith. Front Row: Brian Case, Rick Byers, Kevin Kolassa, Todd Aleman, Kim Eichler, Rick Bell, Russ Megargle, Todd Moss. Second Row: Charlie Beauchamp, John Courtney, Harold Gump, Brad Neveraski, Jim Brinkman, Stevie Jo Ratkowskl, Todd Bertsch. Third Row: Scott Ruder, Duane McKerchie, Jim Sexton, Todd Smith, Kevin Losinski, Grant Wonders, Dan Kibiloski. Back Row: Coach Ron Bercaw, Chris O'Rourke, Brian Philson, Joe Aleman, Assistant Coach Tinervia. NOT PICTURED: Assistant Coach Zachariah, Rob Burlew, Randy Hyliard, Mitch Minger, Brian Neveraski. Charlie Green. 82 8PORT8 Front Row: Randy Mock, Skeets Aleman, Brad Philson, Brian Clemens, Ricky Stauffer, Gary Ratkowski, Joe Losinski, Tobi Tyler. Second Row: Bruce Clemens, Dave Wirgau, Brian Miller, Russell Buys, Rick Lane, Kevin Atkins, Randy Herman, Dan Maloney, Assistant Coach Lopez. Back Row: Coach Fisher, Tony Lutz, Rex Yesh, Jeff Ruder, Tim Towne, Tom Bertsch, Paul Qui-ter. Bob Ward, Ron Herman. NOT PICTURED: Patrick Heinemann and Assistant Coach Miller. Jay Vee Gridders Lay an A strong-willed Junior Varsity squad, comprised of 18 sophomores and 6 freshmen, took to the practice field in mid-August of this year with Joe Fisher at the controls, assisted by Coaches Lopez and Miller. The young Vikes trudged on to a 1-6 record. The J.V. gridders, lacking only in experience, performed well, suffering two close, heart-breaking losses. Fisher’s squad picked up its only win in an action-packed thriller against Pittsford, when the Vikes scored in the 4th period to tie it at six all. Fisher's decision to try for two was a major factor, as Herman hurled a strike to Ruder, raising the score to 8- 6. Time expired and the Vikes were victors. Receiving awards for the Vikings were: Randy Mock and Brad Philson, designated as Most Valuable Players and Team Captains. SPORTS 83 Girls Varsity Cagers Back Row: Coach Martin Woodcox, Joni Bluhm, Dena Davis, Julie Himebaugh, Marcia Carpenter, Ramona Smoker, Jo VanBlarcom, Manager Polly Weaver. Front Row: Lu Modert, Lisa Roussey, Betsy Woodcox, Roxann Litzau, Janice Stetanski, Julie Sikorski. NOT PICTURED: Sandy Davis. Marty Woodcox coached this year's Varsity squad, as they traveled to a 2-15 record. Despite the girls’ inexperience, Coach Wotfd k kept the team up ana fighting. The team played manjr Class B teams in a tough schedule?%id held their own against “C Vtfi vision tedJns. The girl cagers were crippled by key ihjuri s mat forestalled any hopes of any playoff berths. The rl SSsSr aining valuable experiOTC , rr|ay have the potential for bright prospects in the future TTfP team captain for the year was a senior, Lu MotmT Tl recipient of the cheMshed Most Valuable Player a ard was Marcia Carpenter. 84 SPORTS Back Row: Coach Pam Martin, Amy Lutz, Gina Williams. Jill Smoker, Kelly Kurtz. Mary Houghton, Anna Lutz, Manager Leslie Schaeffer. Front Row: Teresa Bell. Carolyn Wotta, Lisa Herman, Kim Strong, Jean Sikorski, Chris Steffes, Lorinda Mayer. Junior Varsity Cash In The amazing rookie coach Pam Martin capitalized on fine talent and skillful ball handling as the infant Vikes crawled on to a 12-7 record. Martin utilized her coaching skills well, but the team proved it had the winning spirit by devastating seven of their last eight opponents. For tourney action, Teresa Bell and Amy Lutz were moved up to the Varsity squad. SP0RT8 85 Varsity Cagers Surprise Everyone With Successful Season When the 1980-81 basketball season began. Coach Zabomck had no idea the Vikings would be so successful The team had to be rebuilt after losing eight seniors from last year's state semifinal team After a slow start the team caught fire during the second half of the season, posting 19 wins and 6 losses and gaining district and regional championships. Three seniors. Tom Burnett. Matt Houghton and Todd Smith, and one junior Curt Clemens joined sophomore superstar Mark German to make up the starting five Mark averaged 25.8 points a game and was named to the Class C almost all-state team and Big Mac All-area cage team Everybody will always remember the last-second shot Mark made ending Pennfield's perfect season Todd Smith averaged 11 9 points a game and was also named to the Big Mac All-area team He was a very good outside shooter and proved this during the first regional game with Perry scoring a game high of 26 points The other starters also made incredible contributions to the victories throughout the season Coach Zabomck summed it all up when he said before the River Valley quarterfinal game. There's no way I thought we'd have this kind of season It's only because of the desire of the kids They've learned togetherness and team play LX TOM BURNETT Front Row: Todd Smith. Tony Lutz, Eric Saitz, Matt Houghton, Russ Litzau. Back Row: Kalon Hoard, Chris O’Rourke, Tom Burnett, Mark German, Scott Schafer, Curt Clemens, Brad Neveraski and Mr. Bill Zabonick, head coach. 86 SPORTS SPORTQ 87 FALL VARSITY FOOTBALL GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL BHS Opponents BHS Opponents BHS 12 Quincy 13 21 12 Ecorse 14 26 0 Mendon 35 25 0 W. Pigeon 56 42 8 Pennfield 28 52 0 Northridge 14 39 0 Constantine 14 21 3 Berr. Springs 40 17 8 Albion 50 X J.V. FOOTBALL 3(J 41 BHS Opponents 29 14 Quincy 16 35 8 Pittsford 6 50 6 Mendon 20 29 12 W. Pigeon 16 0 Pennfield 14 16 Colon 36 6 Constantine 22 1 Homer W. Pigeon Sturgis Union City Athens Springfield Coldwater Olivet H. Creek 34 41 48 45 33 41 42 45 61 Camden Frontier 27 Hillsdale ■ Marshall Jonesville Litchfield Burr Oak Constantir Colon WINTER VARSITY BASKETBALL Union City Marshall Albion Vand.Lake Pennfield Three Rivers Sturgis Homer Hillsdale Quincy I Fremont 70 68 Sturgis 73 Coldwater Pennfield GIRLS J. BASKETBAL TERFINALS Three Oaks River Valley J.V. BASKETBALL Union City Marshall Albion Vand. Lain Pennfield Three Rivil Sturgis Pennfield BrandywinS Prarie HtsH Olivet Three Rivers White Pigeon Opponents 41 42 72 48 35 75 54 50 52 34 49 63 74 49 56 58 54 71 74 ■ 88 SCORE PAGE SPORTS SPRING GIRLS VOLLEYBALL VARSITY BASEBALL BOYS TRACK BHS vs. Springfield Varsity lost vs. Harper Creek Varsi vs. Stu JVs won vs. Albion both teams lost vs. Jonesville Var. won JV vs. Coldwater both teams vs. Hillsdale Var. lost vs. W. Pigeon Var. won JV lost vs. Athens both teams won vs. Centreville Var. lost JV won vs. Hillsdale both teams lost vs. Three Rivers Var. won JV lost vs. Homer Var. lost JV won vs. Constantine both teams lost vs. Colon Var. lost Opponents BHS Opponents BHS Opponents Harper Creek Vicksburg Three Rivers Union City Union City Westview Sturgis Sturgis Coldwater Coldwater Albion Albion Litchfield Marshall ■Rivers BHS 24 33 32 7 2 4 4 1 2 11 10 2 11 3 1 2 2 6 47 Reading 85 33 Quincy 5th in Bronson Inv. 99 30 Colon 63 Centreville 74 34 2-3 Coldwater 97 1-3 40 Camden Frontier 83 20 Pennfield 112 33 Hillsdale 99 9th in Quincy Relays 27 Prarie Hts. 99 32 Constantine 100 59 Schoolcraft 73 IRLS TRACK Constantine SEBALL Opponents WRESTLING Hillsdale 4th at Pennfield Inv. Three Rivers Springfield 3rd at Athens Tourn. 4th at Olivet Tourn 6th at SW Mich.'Toy Harper Creek Hat per Creek Coldwater urgis Sturgis Coldwater Albion Albion Sturgis Union City Mendon Opponents Reading 74 Quincy 105 6th in Bronson Inv. 1-3. Colon 70. Centreville 44 2-3 Albion 49 Camden Frontier 73 Pennfield 57 3rd in Berrien Springs 1st in Athens Relays Coldwater 69 6th in Quincy Relays 0 Prarie Heights 75 65 Schoolcraft 58 73 Constantine 49 5th in Regionals SPRING TENNIS BHS Opponents Hillsdale Springfield Inv. tantine is SCORE PAGE 89 Bronson wins fifth consecutive game and seventh District Championship in eight years, defeating arch rival Quincy, 54-43, at Bronson’s gym. The Vikings claimed their second straight win and third Regional Championship in four years with a 62-49 victory over Stockbridge at Jackson Parkside. 90 SPORTS Junior Varsity Cagers Tread On Front Row: Tom Duke. Rick Connolly. Dick Howard. Pat Peavey, Kevin Atkins. Brian Clemens. Mike Kurtz, and Randy Herman. Back Row: Coach Mike Miller, Randy Mock. Bill Ludwick, Earl Vorce, Allen Bidwell, Tracy Weage, Ron Herman. Bruce Clemens, and Manager Keith Craven. It was a different group of guys that took to the rumble court this year. Head coach Mike Miller drilled into them a will to win not found in ordinary teams. Not giving up until the very end. the team compiled a fine 7-12 record. Leading the way were experienced sophomores Kevin Atkins. Randy Mock. Mike Kurtz. Ron Herman and Earl Vorce. A big advantage for this year’s team was the help of the many talented freshmen. The team played remarkably well together and they have a promise of bigger and better things for the future. No team awards were presented, but Kevin Atkins and Ron Herman were moved up to varsity for tournament action. 8P0RT9 91 Girls Find Competition Tough Front Row: Roxann Litzau, Misty Dempsey. Second Row: Sandy Davis, Julie Sikorski, Debbie Havlat, Kris Fair. Third Row: Manager Tia Sage, Dena Davis, Lu Modert, Dawn Coler, Ramona Smoker, Coach Miss Brilinski. Back Row: Lisa Roussey, Carrie Maddox. Coach Brilinski: “This year was a rebuilding year.” The squad consisted of mainly sophomores and juniors. Next year, a strong group of juniors and seniors are looking forward to a much improved season over this year’s record of 4 wins, 10 losses. Both team awards. Most Valuable Player and Team Captain were presented to Debbie Havlat. 92 SPORTQ Spikers Bump Off Opponents Kneeling: Kerri Atkins. Front Row: Nancy Prang, Sheryl Velley, Chris Steffes. Second Row: Manager Tia Sage, Mary Houghton, Kris Grove, Teresa Bell, Jill Smoker, Coach Miss Synder. Third Row: Anna Lutz, JoAnn VanBlarcom. Back Row: Kelly Kurtz, Donna Stewart. NOT PICTURED: Jean Sikorski. A very young team of Jayvee players consisting of three sophomores and ten freshmen did an exceptionally good job with a final record of 6 wins and 8 losses. This year was a learning experience for many of the girls. We're looking forward to a good season next year with a strong group of sophomores who possess a great deal of ability and skill. SPORTS 93 Viking Mafmen Victorious With Past Coaches Front Row: Ray Kulpinski, Tobi Smith, Sam Butters, Scott Sowles, Scott Smoker, Manager Ray Trine, Chuck Cline. Eddie Micklatcher, Joe Losinski, Jim Sikorski, Rick Stauffer. Second Row: Scott Byler, Brian Miller, Kurt Salek, Marlowe Skinner, Rich Baldwin, Kevin E. Smith, Kerry Havlat, Al Luce, Russ Buys, Gary Ratkowski, Duane Goshorn, Jeff Ruder. Back Row: Asst. Coach Charles Atkocunis, Bob Burlew, Charlie Green, John Courtney, Joe Aleman, Harold Gump, Chris Albright, Jim Stauffer, Duane McKerchie, Chuck Salek, and Head Coach Carroll Moon. NOT PICTURED: Todd Aleman, Kevin Losinski, Steve Ratkowski. This year our young Bronson matrats grappled their way to a 6-5 record with outstanding victories against previously undefeated Quincy (7-0) and state ranked Centerville (6-0). The Bronson wrestlers were revitatlized with two former coaches of the past, Charles Atkocunis and Carroll Moon. Under their instructions they led the Vikes to districts with four place finishes, two of which captured individual titles: 105 Sam Butters and 198 John Courtney. Scott Smoker took third place while Joe Aleman, a rookie wrestler, caught fourth. These advanced to Regionals with the exception of Joe Aleman who was excluded because of a new state rule. In tough Regional competition Courtney and Smoker were awarded fourth and fifth respectively, while Butters won a second and was promoted to the State Tournament where he came away fifth in his class. Do it that way.” 94 QPORTS SPORTS 85 Disappointing Year for Trackmen The boys’ track team couldn’t get that initial win, ending the season 0-9. On the brighter side, several members of Coach Carroll Moon’s team qualified for Regionals and for the Seton Bovee Area Best, a meet started this year involving the top six athletes in each event in the county. Duane Sbshoi Members of the 1981 Boys' Track Team are: Front Row: Mike Outwater. Gary Ratkowski. Chuck Cline. Dan Buehrer. Brad Philson. Andy Roussey. Joe Losin-ski. Russ Buys. Jim Sikorski. and Ed Micklather Middle Row: Jim Brinkman. Jeff Ruder. Steve Ratkowski. Bob Berleu. Bill Ludwick. Scott Byler. Dan Maddox. Brian Miller. Bryan Smoker and Barry Duncan Back Row: Coach Carroll Moon. Ken Carpenter. Earl Vorce. Chris O’Rourke, Larry Smoker. Ken Houghton. Brian Clemens. Todd Cranson. Russ Litzau. Tim Lutz, Duane McKer-chie, Eric Heinemann and Assistant Coach Keith Dykman. NOT PICTURED: Gregjlfryx. Mg ge Keit rav n aru Joe jon 96 QPORTS Girl Tracksters Rebuild The 1981 Girls Track Team was a young one, composed of only 7 upper classmen. Coach Chris Brilinski's Girls went 4-7 on the season, and after rebuilding this year, are looking forward to an even better 1982. The first highlight of the season occured when the girls won the Athen s Relays. This was the first time any girls track team had brought home a relay or invitational victory. The team sent several girls to Regionals at Quincy. Carrie Maddox won the 440 and Dena Davis the High Jump to qualify for State at Clare. Dena did an excellent job at the State meet, setting a school record when she jumped 5'6 , and better yet. she took the Class C High Jump Championship! Congratulations Dena!!! Front Row Maria Albright. Cyndi Krontz. Lisa Lehman. Jean Sikorski. Carrie Maddox. Kerri Atkins. Nancy Pranga. Roxann Litzau. Marcia Ludwick. Sherri Davis. Laurie Bohacz. Second Row: Tammy Platter. Linda Collyer, Polly Weaver. Terri Tracy. Siisie Wotta. Missy Weaver. Laura Byler. Donna Maloney. Katrina Neveraski. Anna Lutz. Mary Dow. Kathy Heinemann. Chris Bischoff. Manager Tia Sager. Back Row: Coach Chris Brilinski. Amy Weaver. Lisa Washburn. Pam Howard. Bridget Odisher. Kelly Kurtz. Stacy Hathaway. Brenda Barrows. Sandy Davis. Marcia Carpenter. Dena Davis. Julie Himebaugh. LuAnn Rzepka and Manaaer Cheryl Brinkman. Manager € $ ft SPORTS 97 Girls Qwing Into Action The Girls Golf team was young and inexperienced. Even though they lost all their matches to larger, more experienced schools, they still displayed good sportsmanship. All of the girls improved rapidly over the season and will all return next year. Members included: Front Row: Kelly Hoard, Donna Stewart, and Tonya Martinez. Back Row: Tina Schaffer, Teresa West, Debbie Johannes, Lisa Geiger and Coach Dennis Langwell. NOT PICTURED: Korinna Kehoe, Mary Lahrke, JoAnne VanBlarcom, and Carolyn Wotta. Boy Golfers Experienced This year's golf team was an experienced one, also led by an experienced coach, Dennis Langwell. The team was composed of seniors, Matt Houghton. Dan Rathbun. Ken Smoker, Jim Stevens, and Kyle Whitcomb: junior, Rob Rhoades, and sophomores Chris Gilbert and Greg Yesh. The team capped oft a very successful season when they earned a sixth place out of seventeen at regionals. The regional team was compiled of Rob Rhoades, Matt Houghton, Jim Stevens, and Ken Smoker. Receiving this year's Most Improved Player award was Rob Rhoades and Jim Stevens was named as the team's Most Valuable Player. Members of the 980 Boys Goll Team included: Coach Dennis Langwell, Rob Rhoades, Kyle Whitcomb, Matt Houghton, Ken Smoker, Larry Bystry, Greg Yesh, Jim Stevens, and Chris Gilbert. NOT PICTURED: Dan Rathbun. 88 8P0RT8 Boys and Girls Racqueteers Combine Efforts Back Row: Amy Tice. Rob Rhoades. Bill Kasperski. Mike Renshaw, Kerry Havlat, Brian Philson. Brian Winney, Ken Sosinski. Dave Wirgau. and Coach Martin Woodcox Middle Row: Katrina Cockrell, Jon Cortright. Arlene Long. Joan Bluhm. Betsy Woodcox, Kim Atkins. Ken Clark. Teanna Weage and Joy Wells. Front Row: Mark Alvord, Kris Malovey. Manager Jenny Woodcox. Randy Hutchins. Jill Bidwell. Cindy Furney. Susan Furney. and Tina Roussey. NOT PICTURED: Lori Combs. Tina Gleason. Gina Houck. Tonya Martinez. Betsy Shoun and Teresa West. A combined team of boys and girls took to the tennis courts this year. Under the direction of veteran coach. Martin Woodcox. the team played a very competitive season. It was a young, but experienced team that finished with an overall record of 4-8. The team, playing mostly Class A and B schools, held their own at both the Springfield and Three Rivers tournaments. Providing the senior leadership this season was Jill Bidwell. Jon Cortright. Cindy Furney. and Brian Philson. Earning points for the team at regionals were Jon Cortright. Kerry Havlat. and Brian Philson. The doubles team of Havlat and Philson advanced the farthest. The team placed eighth at regionals. Bill Kasperski. playing 1 singles, led the team in most matches won Other singles players included Ken Sosinski. w2. Rob Rhoades, tt3. and Jon Cortright. ttA. Playing tt 1 doubles were Brian Philson and Kerri Havlat. :. 2 doubles. Brian Whinney and Dave Wirgau. and at third doubles were Jill Bidwell and Cindy Furney Receiving the captains awards were Cindy Furney and Brian Philson. 99 Varsity Sluggers Build Team Work Teamwork was the name of the game this year, as a strong varsity team rolled to a sensational 15-10 season. They played exceptionally well under the coaching expertise of Jim Modert with assistants Ted Modert and Frank Sineni. A fine squad of seniors supported by a quality group of juniors combined to make a very successful team. They won the first Annual Bronson Invitational and finished with a flurry, defeating Constantine in predistricts. The team advanced to the district championship game after downing Pennfield, but lost, however, to Jonesville in the championship game. Players making the All-Regional Team were Russ Megargle, C; Ken Smoker, CF; Joe Aleman, IB; and Brian Wotta, P. The team awards were as follows: Most Valuable Player, Ken Smoker; Best Offensive Player, Ken Smoker; Best Defensive Player, Brian Wotta; Most Improved Player, Brian Wotta; Most Dedicated Player, Vince Smoker; Best OFF Bence Player, Larry Bystry. Russ Megargle received the Mr. Hustle award. The team captains were Russ Megargle and Todd Smith. Members of the 1981 Varsity Baseball Team included Back Row Manager Steve Bell. Assistant Coach Frank Smem. Manager Dave Lane. Carlin Smith. Brad Neveraski, Larry Bystry. Kalon Hoard. Head Coach Jim Modert. and Manager Mickey Smoker Middle Row Bob Dixon. Brian Wotta. Derrell Sensat. Ken Smoker. Todd Aleman, and Vince Smoker Front Row Batgirl Lu Modert. Joe Aleman, Matt Houghton. Russ Megargle. Todd Smith. Rick Bell, and Batgirl Timira Perry NOT PICTURED Assistant Coach Ted Modert. and Batgirl Tina Prater 100 SPORTS Determined JayVee Hitters A young, but determined group of boys took to the field early this spring. Their determination, combined with the fine leadership of Head Coach Frank Sineni, led them to a well-played season, with a record of six wins and ten losses. Randy Mock spearheaded the pitching aspect of the game, leading the team in most games won. Also contributing to the pitching game were Greg Vesh, Tony Martinez, Mark German and Rick Connolly. No awards were presented, but Coach Sineni was pleased with the total participation: ‘‘The guys played well together and have a lot to be proud of . He also stated that errors were their downfall early in the season, but they were able to get their stuff together . Later in the season they devastated Albion 22-7 before a roaring home crowd. Congratulations to Coach Sineni and his fine ball club. Members of the 1981 JayVee Baseball Team included: Kevin Atkins, Rob Chard, Bruce Clemens, Rick Connolly, Tom Duke, Mark German, Randy Herman, Ron Herman, Ron Johnson, Tony Lutz, Tony Martinez, Randy Mock, Paul Quiter, Kevin Stutzman, Jeff Wohlers and Greg Yesh. SPORTS 101 Lets Go Varsity The 1980-81 Varsity Cheerleaders did a splendid job providing enthusiasm during the football and basketball seasons. Members of the team included: Kelly Williams, junior; Rosie Keeslar, senior; Christine Luce, junior; Jackie Willms, senior; Kathy Sikorski, junior; Timira Perry, senior. Not pictured, Terri Tracy, senior. 102 sports Jayvee Squad Cheers on Teams The Jayvee squad did an excellent job of cheering on the Jayvee football and basketball teams. Members of the squad included: Front Row: Missy Weaver, Tonya Bidwell, Annette Dow. Back Row: Karleen Bercaw, Stacy Hathaway, Susie Sexton, Patti Troth. Freshmen Yell Out! Even though they cheered only a few games, the Freshman cheerleading squad did a super job yelling for their teams. Members included: Kim Byers, Julie Smoker, Mary Dow, MaryEllen Lahrke, Chris Grove, Kerri Atkins. NOT PICTURED: Lee Olney. SPORTS 103 DENA DAVIS REIGNS AS 1981 CLASS C STATE HIGH JUMP CHAMPION This May 30th. Dena Davis traveled to Clare. Michigan with her Coach, Chris Brilin-ski. and teammate. Carrie Maddox. Dena was to compete in the High Jump and Carrie in the 440 yard dash. Both girls had taken first place honors intheir event at Regionals. Dena performed exceptionally well, jumping 5 6 . her best ever. Not only did she break the school record, (which she shared with Nancy Kibiloske), but she outjumped all of her competitors, earning her the coveted Class C State High Jump Crown!! Dena's effort at State, is the best by a female Tracker, hers being the first State Title for any Bronson Girl in history, something to be proud of. Cogngratulations Dena on an outstanding 1981 season and best of luck in 1982!!! 104 HIGH JUMP CHAMPION 105 Student Officers: Brian Wotta, Parliamentarian; Carlin Smith, Vice-President; Chris Belote, Secretary; Ken Carpenter, President; Kathy Heinemann, Treasurer. Front Row Laurie Bohacz. Mary Dow. Mary Lahrke. Kris Malovey. Kim Kubasiak. Brad Philson. Shawn Brewer. Second Row: Marcia Carpenter. Dena Davis. Lula Modert. Tim Wirgau. Bradley Aleman. Kathy Heinemann, Carolyn Wasikowski. Lori Forsyth. Betsy Shoun. Bryan Smoker. Third Row: Scott Schafer. Bob Burlew. Mike Renshaw. Charles Beauchamp. Janet Stefanski, Tony Kline. Ken Sosmski. Tonya Martinez. Julie Wilcox. Brian Wotta. Kerri Atkins. Brian Philson. Janice Stefanski. Carlin Smith. Ken Carpenter. Mr Modert Advisor NOT PICTURED: Kelly Hoard. Roxann Litzau. Laura Byler. Don Oliver. Lonnda Mayer. Mark German. Steve Wirgau. Toby Smith. Mickey Carpenter. Kanna Lutz. Tina Prater. Kevin Kolassa. Randy Hyliard, Matt Houghton. Susie Sexton. Kevin Rumsey. Rick Butters. Patti Troth. Ramona Smoker. Karen VanVorst. Rick Byers. Chris Belote. Joe Aleman. Ed Caudill, Katrina Cockrell. Tina Caudill. Kathy Savage. Kelly Williams. Kathy Sikorski, Keith Craven. John Courtney. Jeff Wolhers. Jean Sikorski, Vince Smoker. Sheila Clevenger Council STUDENT COUNCIL 107 This year's Student Council had a fine year filled with many vigorous activities. They started out the year by electing one representative for every twenty students. Their first major activity of the year was planning all the Homecoming activities. They then sponsored a costume day for Halloween with prizes given for best costumes. Christmas week festivities were a success ending with a much enjoyed assembly. The long awaited event. Twirp Week, was a source of excitement as all the classes participated in competition with each other. This year's Council was able to follow through with a project started by the previous year’s Council. Reaching their goal, the computer committee was able to purchase a TRS-80 Color Computer which is now being widely used by our students, particularly in the mathematics department. Besides the aforementioned activities, the Council also continually strives to improve relations among students and between students and teachers and students and administrators and tries to make Bronson High a good place to get an education. Boys' Varsity Club Officers: Kneeling: Joe Aleman, President; Kevin Losinski, Vice-President; Joe Sobeske, Secretary. Standing: Mr. Zabonick, Advisor; Dan Kibiloski, Treasurer; Russ Megargle, Sargent at arms. Front Row: Russ Megargle. Joe Sobeske. Dan Kibiloski, Kevin Losinski, Joe Aleman, Rick Butters, Joe Kyle. Second Row: Jim Sexton, Harold Gump, Todd Bertsch, Scott Smoker, Larry Bystry. Third Row: Brian Case, Matt Houghton, Brian Wotta, Jon Cortright, Todd Smith. Fourth Row: John Courtney. Jim Stevens. Bill Kasperski, Russ Buys. Mr. Zabonick. Fifth Row: Charles Beauchamp, Tim Lutz, Eric Saitz, Brian Neveraski, Scott Schafer NOT PICTURED: Brad Neveraski, Chris O’Rourke. Curt Clemans. Larry Smoker. Steve Ratkowski, Scott Ruder, Tom Burnett, Russ Litzu, Grant Wonders, Randy Hyliard, Rick Byers, Randy Micheal, Mitch Minger. Brian Philson, Ken Smoker. Todd Moss. Brad Mynhier, Leo Odisher, Brian Clemans. 108 BOYS' VARSITY CLUB r Girls' Varsity Club Officers: Rose Rinehart, Vice President; Dena Davis, Treasurer; Terri Tracy, President; Miss Brilinski, Advisor; Marcia Carpenter, Secretary. Front Row: Julie Sikorski, Rose Rinehart, Terri Tracy, Rosie Kesslar, Lisa Roussey, Laura Byler. Second Row: Dena Davis, Cindy Furney, Joni Bluhm, Karen VanVorst, Diana Nettelman, Kim Atkins, Marilyn Kline, Ramona Smoker. Back Row: Miss Brilinski, Dawn Coler, Jill Bidwell, Maria Albright, Janice Stefan-ski, Betsy Woodcox, Jackie Willms, Timira Perry, Lu Modert, Marcia Carpenter, Sandy Davis, Debbie Havlat. NOT PICTURED: Pam Howard, Stacy Hathaway, Julie Himebaugh, Carrie Maddox, Missy Weaver, Polly Weaver. Gina Willians, Susie Wotta. Future Farmers Of America Officers: Marcia Carpenter, Treasurer; Laurie Herman, Secretary; Brian Wotta, Vice-President; Ken Carpenter, President; Carlin Smith, Reporter; Ledward Smith, Advisor; Lee Swift, Sentinel. Front Row: Laurie Herman, Marcia Carpenter, Brian Wotta, Ken Carpenter, Carlin Smith, Lee Swift. Second Row: Mr. Smith, Kevin Barnes, Kevin Smith, Barry Duncan, Robert Etheridge, Marlowe Skinner, Tony Conley, Tracy Weage, Carolyn Wasikowski, Kim Strong, Kim Crum, Kim Byers. Third Row: Dave Lane, Carl Ferguson, Patrick Heinemann, Tony Kline, Joe Stefanski, Kenn Clark, Bob Stauffer. Fourth Row: Al Bidwell, Lori Wotta, Ray Kulpinski, Jim Sikorski, Joe Losinski, Chris Gilbert, Kyle Whitcomb. Fifth Row: Mickey Carpenter, Rick Byers, John Gilbert, Bob Tice, Harold Gump, Ron Ferguson. Top: John Courtney, Dave Wasikowski, Charles Green. NOT PICTURED: Tom Climie, Dena Davis, Sandy Davis, Dale Disbro, Dave Good, Dan Himebaugh, Randy Hutchins, Tony Hyska, Dave Lindsey, Joe Moore, Arnold Riddle, Scott Smoker, Tim Towne, Jerry Wiler, Grant Wonders. 110 FFA Parliamentary Procedure Team: Mickey Carpenter, Marcia Carpenter, Laurie Herman, Brian Wotta, Al Bidwell, Kevin Barnes, Ken Carpenter. Spirit Core • • • Adds 112 SPIRIT CORE Officers: Marcia Ludwick, President; Randy Hyliard, Vice President; Bill Ludwick, Treasurer; Polly Weaver, Secretary; Bill Zabonick, Advisor. THE8PIAN9 Thespian Initiates: First Column: Maria Albright Christina Junker Kelly Auten Steve Walterhouse Second Column: Marcia Ludwick Gina Williams Bryan Smoker Joe Aleman NOT PICTURED: Tonya Davis Russ Litzau OFFICERS: First Column: Terri Tracy, President; Janet Stefanski, Secretary; Rose Keeslar, Treasurer. Second Column: Miss Chisholm Advisor; Carlin Smith, Scribe; Carlo Sgambelluri, Vice-President. THESPIANS 113 Front Row: Janice Stefanski, Jill Bidwell. Second Row: Chris Luce, Terri Tracy. Third Row: Janet Stefanski, Jackie Willms. Fourth Row: Cindy Furney, Diane Nettleman. Back Row: Rose Keeslar, Carlo Sgambelluri, Jon Cortright, Carlin Smith, Todd Bertsch, Miss Chisholm. B. E. G. G. A. R. 8 r n r a 1 e 0 0 V 0 t 1 c 1 n i u h y i s r P e c d 0 0 r 1 s n n i a m n b e g 1 n e t a Kneeling: Mary Lahrke; Treasurer, Kerri Atkins, Kim Byers. Sue Lahrke; President. Standing: Betsy Shoun, Polly Weaver, Vice President; Alice Deter, Maria Albright, Amy Weaver, Secretary; Jane Synder; Advisor. NOT PICTURED: Jim Bucknell, Tom Tracy, Brian Stroup. FOREIGN STUDY Seated: Kerri Atkins, Kim Byers, Tonya Martinez, Nancy Pranga, Mary Lahrke, Missy Weaver. Standing: Tim Towne, Brian Stroup, Tom Tracy, Stacy Hathaway, Kris Malovey, Jim Bucknell, Gina Williams. NOT PICTURED: Betsy Shoun, Tina Schaeffer, Terina Towne, and Mr. Tracy, advisor. 114 B.E.G.G.A.R.S. FOREIGN STUDY Todd Moss, Bill Moschke, Cindy Eichenberg, Brad Mynhier Librarian Clerk Mrs. Eichler, Lisa Vesh, Lynetle Rzepka, Dave Lowinski, Ron Ferguson, Chris Junker. NOT PICTURED: Missy Weaver, Janet Prough, Jeff Bricker, Cindy Krontz. Maria Albright, Janice Stefanski, Secretary; Annette Sikorski, Marcia Ludwick, Shawn Brewer, Kyle Adamson, Marilyn Kline, Cindy Furney, Jill Bidwell, Kellie Borgert, Vince Smoker, Jon Cortright, Mr. Moiser, Brian Wotta, Vice-President; Mitch Minger, Betsy Shoun, Janet Stefanski, Rose Rinehart, President; Mr. Andridge, Advisor, Carlin Smith, Russ Megergle, Matt Houghton, Deb Buehrer, Ken Carpenter, Carlo Sgambelluri, Brian Philson, Timira Perry, Kari Ludwick, Rose Keeslar, Kalon Hoard, Terri Tracy. NOT PICTURED: Katrina Cockrell, Chris Belote, Pledge Master. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY LIBRARY CLUB NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 115 Branch Area Ag Power Mechanics Cosmetology Dale Disbro Karman Alleshouse John Gilbert Becky Fair Joe Kyle Julie Gump Duane McKerchie Rhonda Guzy Arnold Riddle Susan Lahrke Charles Salek Belinda Yeakey Scott Smoker Jane Yearling Dan Squires Lee Swift Electronics John Troyer Dave Wasikowski Joe Aleman Jerry Wiler Todd Aleman Lary Wotta Rick Bell Auto Mechanics Todd Bertsch Tina Caudill Richard Baldwin Ken Frank Kevin Losinski Jeff Bricker Dan Rathbun Bob Hout Derrell Sensat Dave Lowinski Tim Modert Ornamental Horticulture Robert Powers Bob Wiler Terina Towne Grant Wonders Teri Sexton Farm Management Lisa Roussey Kathy Savage John Barone Annette Sikorski Alan Cross Kathy Sikorski Patty Furney Rex Green Lori Walker Don Harris Jim Jewett Office Education Randy Jones Margaret Antoszkiewicz Todd Moss Bonnie Barone Scott Ruder Karleen Bercaw Greg Smith Laurie Sygnecki Bob Tice Debbie Buehrer Steve Tice Sherri Coats Rick Troyer Sherry Frank Sheryll Sensat Health Occupations Debbie Sikorski Patti Troth Patrinia Bistel Kendra Uhrig Doug Brinkman Karen Van Vorst Dawn Buckley Katherin Buys Katrina Cockrell Tena Hoard Diane Holst Sarah House Steve Kyle Beth McConn Leo Odisher Danette Wilkins Career Center Auto Body Repair Building Trades Child Care Ken Houghton Pam Howard Todd Cranson Sam Butters Kellie Borgert Deb Johannes Brad Mynhier Troy Climie Alice Deter Kevin Kolassa Allen Wisman Robert Dixion Belinda Gibson JoAnn Kubasiak Kim Eichler Denise Grindle Mike Kubasiak Machine Tools Kerry Havlat Julie Gropp Carrie Maddox Tony Hyska Angela Hansman Rhonda McKinley Ron Ferguson Russ Litzau Melissa House Connie Morrill Duane Goshorn Allen Luce Renee Kelley Julie Sikorski Charles Green Dan Maddox Laura King Ken Smoker Ed McDonald Chuck Taylor Christine Luce Kim Stump Steve Ratkowski Maria Ludwick Deneen Thomas Larry Smoker Mechanical System Tina Prater Leah VerMeulen Stacy Waldrop Karen Vorce Drafting Robert Burlew Polly Weaver Carolyn Wasikowski Keith Craven Kelly Williams Julie Wilcox Dave Good Tim McKinley Duane Green Randy Michael Food Service Welding and Cutting Ron Simmons Visual Communications Barbara Connolly Diana Furney Sheri Michael Keith Closson Randy Coler Richard Gump Laurie Forsyth Lorie Forsyth Kim Losinski Lisa Mitchell Distributive Education Brad Lindsey Frank Smith Jim Stauffer 3rian Metzger Deb Post Larry Bystry Tim Wirgau Tammy Davidson Julie Himebaugh BACC 117 ACapella Choir Front Row: Betsy Shoun anette Wilkins Kyle Adamson Tonya Davis Kathy Sikorski Gina Williams Lorinda Mayer Janet Stefanski Maria Albright Second Row: Sue Losinski Carrie Kirkpatrick Diana Nettleman Shari Brown Jackie Willms Miss Ward, Director Misty Dempsey Dawn Coler Rose Keeslar Marcia Ludwick Janice Stefanski Third Row: Rick Ryers Ken Sosinski Eric Heinemann Jon Cortright Joe Sobeske Carlo Sgambelluri Brian Metzger Mike Renshaw Russ Litzau Dave Lane Jim Rosenberry NOT PICTURED: Chris Belote Stacy Waldrop Bryan Smoker Choir Officers: Janice Stefanski, Secretary; Marcia Ludwick, Librarian; Betsy Shoun, President; Kyle Adamson, Secretary; Jon Cortright, Vice-President. 118 ACAPPELLA CHOIR Front Row: Cindi Krontz, Honda Williams, Darla Wilber, Kim Hams, Tom Boyett, Tom Duke, Angela Snedegar, Cheryl Brinkman, Debbie Roberts, Tina Kolassa. Second Row: Miss Ward Director, Lisa Washburn, Donna Maloney, Joe Moore, Ed Caudill, Rick Connolly, Bob Gump, Dick Howard, Tia Sager, Carmel Burnside, Dorothy Davis. Third Row: Lisa Geiger, Sue Sexton, Stacy Hathaway, Ken Miller, Patrick Hall, Scott Byler, Bruce Allen, Lisa Edmiston, Amy Tice, Karen Watson. NOT PICTURED: Shelia Clevenger, Connie Prough. CONCERT CHOIR CONCERT CHOIR 119 BAND 1981 Kim Atkins Rick Byers Jon Cortright Terri Easterday Eric Heinemann George Milliman Mitch Minger Bill Moschke Diana Nettleman Brian Philson Carlo Sgambelluri Terri Tracy Jackie Willms Kyle Adamson Maria Albright Sherri Coats Beth McConn Betsy Shoun Debra Sikorski Carlin Smith Kevin Atkins Kevin Barnes Brenda Barrows Dave Buehrer Karen Burch Laura Byler Teresa Carman Natalie Finley Stacy Hathaway Kathy Heinemann Kim Kubasiak Roxann Litzau Brian Ludwick Brad Philson Paul Quiter Nancy Rifenburgh Susan Sexton Brian Stroup JoAnn VanBlarcom Lisa Washburn Gina Wolliams Kerri Atkins Mitchell Brock Dan Buehrer Kim Byers Robert Chard Sherry Davis Susan Furney Shawn Johnson Dinah Jones Robert Kirkpatrick Mary Lahrke Tony Martonez Lorinda Mayer Ed Micklatcher Michelle Minger Mike Renshaw Tina Roussey Jean Sikorski Chris Steffes Karen Watson Teanna Weage Joy Wells 120 BAND Sherry Davis, Majorette; Jon Cortright, Drum Major; Stacy Hathaway, Majorette; Carlin Smith, Assistant Drum Major; Teresa Carman, Majorette. MEMORIES Seated: Shawn Brewer, Kim Kubasiak, Marcia Ludwick, Kari Ludwick, Timira Perry, Maria Albright. Standing: Sandy Wotta, Mrs. Vera Hurd Advisor, Laurie Herman, Betsy Shoun, Eric Heinemann, Jon Cortright, Brian Philson, Kyle Adamson, Jeff Bricker, Terri Tracy. 122 MEMORIES STAFF'81 8TAFF Brian Philson, Photographer Kyle Adamson, Photographer; Timira Perry, Editor; Laurie Herman, Assistant Editor. Kari Ludwick, Business Manager; Timira Perry, Editor. We the MEMORIES Staff were happy to present to Jackie Willms a check reimbursing her for the yearbook she had already ordered as she was the winner of the drawing we held for a free yearbook. 125 Mrs. Jill Bobalick Reading Lab. “I hate to hear kids say I can’t Miss Chris Brilinski Phys. Ed., English “Um” 126 FACULTY Mrs. Donna Brusak Mr. Norman Carroll Business, Counseling That’s really neat” Band ‘‘Intonation.. Miss Patricia Chisholm Speech, History ‘‘Perform, Project, Profile” Mrs. Shirley Eichler Library Aide “Ask Mrs. McDonald?” FACULTY 127 Mr. Doug Elkins Shop “You boys!!!” Mr. David Knapp English “Write it down, write it down, write it down.” Mrs. Vera Hurd English Have a nice weekend.” Mrs. Clare Laws Attendance, Study Hall Clerk “You’ve got to be kidding!” 128 FACULTY Mr. David Lockwood Mr. Dan Matthews Special Services Timberrrr” Math, Science “Plug and Chug’’ Mrs. Jacqueline McDonald Mr. James Modert Media Specialist “Ask Mrs. Eichler Math “Nice day for Three’’ FACULTY Mr. Carroll Moon Science, History, Phys. Ed. “Hello there” Mrs. Marcia Pustelnik Choir “Thanks for the snow at our Christmas Concert...” Mr. Don Mosier English “I could have gone all day without hearing that.” Miss Barbara Redford Business “May I have your attention please...” 130 FACULTY Mr. Gordon Scully History, Economics “Time flies when you’re having fun” Mr. Ledward Smith Agriculture Industry “Did you hear the Polish joke about...” Miss Jane Snyder Special Services “Behave yourself, or I’ll beat you to a pulp” Mr. Keith Tracy History, Government “Geeez, you dumb dumb” FACULTY 131 Mr. John VanDam Business Math “I’m not as long winded as the rest of the teachers” Mr. Robert Whitcomb History, Counseling “Sorry you can’t change your schedule” Mrs. Norma Whitcomb Clothing, Family Relations “Who’s next” Mr. William Zabonick Drafting, Math “Bingo, Bango, Bongo 132 FACULTY BRONSON PARTY STORE and fficudvruf T+utpflint FIRST WITH THE FEATURES WOMEN WANT MOST White Star Auction Hoffman's V RICH'S Lumber Supply HASBROUCK FORD SALES HAND'S GARBAGE SERVICE WEST'S FINE FOODS the good times roll. 135 BRANCH GYMNASTICS Best Wishes for Continuing Success to a Super Class from All the People at BRONSON SPECIALTIES INC. Subsidiary of Kuhlman Corporation Offers for All Ages Dance and Gymnastics Also Pre-School 24 Wright St. Cold water. Ml Phone: 278-7212 RALPH SCHAFER DISTRIBUTING CO. Congratulations 1881 Seniors” Plastic Moulds Dies All Types of Industrial Tooling D L TOOLING Box 172 Bronson Ml 182 North Metteson Rd. (617) 368-5655 Don Carpenter Lynn Scott 517 517 369-1734 369-9543 Mr. America. Chris Gilbert MEYER BROTHERS Plumbing, Heating, Electric Sales and Service 124 East Chicago St. Bronson, Ml Phone: 369-6865 136 ADVERTISING BRONSON SUPER VALU 635 E. Chicago Rd. Bronson, Ml 'Best Wishes Seniors' Take Charge, Oirll WEST SIDE AUTO SERVICE 125 York Street Phone: 369-9452 Congratulations Seniors (517) 369-3405 PTOMPT pROFesstonaL seRvtce WHITE STAR FLOOR COVERING, INC. Congoleum — Armstrong — Ozite — Mohawk Magee — Roxbury — World — Mannington Brent and Oinny Wilber I Mile East on U.8. 12 Owners Bronson, Ml 49028 Wilbur —timn ture Inc.— Traditionally Fine Furniture 8ince 1917 Corner Chicago and Monroe Coldwater, Ml Phone: 278-8412 ADVERTISING 137 How Was that Again? WICKE8 LUMBER A Division of the Wickes Corporation 631 Lott Road Coldwater, Michigan 48036 517 278-2344 Congratulations Seniors” Compliments of DR. MRS. JOHN WOOD Hello, Mister Tree .. What a MESS! (1. czO. Ol luifzky d)il do., One. PETROLEUM PRODUCTS INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS filifflM UOO N CLAY ST . STURGIS. Ml 49091 651-3744 da [ c f. aMuxfiliy D iCCij JS. e Wurfifiy LECO CORPORATION — KEN WARD DIV. Box 190 900 W. Chicago Rd. Bronson, Michigan Congratulations 1981 Seniors 138 ADVERTISING Best Buys in New Furniture and Bedding DIRECT OUTLET, INC. FURNITURE AND BEDDING Theda Pierson, Pres. Bronson, Ml 49028 Phone: 517-369-9887 ' a Mile West of Bronson on U.8. 12 Hey Baby .. What a woman. KING ELECTRIC SUPPLY GRIMES FABRICS Coldwater, Ml Hrs. 9 to 9 Daily 9 to 5 Sat. “Good Luck Seniors'' Coldwater, Mich. O’ROURKE JEWELRY 615 E. Chicago 8t. Bronson, Mi. Phone: 369-4895 Something for All Occasions “Congratulations Class of '81'' The HopeHes Unleashed! KEHOE | WIELGOS MANUFACTURING I ’ ’ICO., INC. 5S5 East Chicago Road Bronson. Mich 49028 P O Box 97 Phone 5 17-369-9708 R LYNN KEHOE PLANT MANAGER ADVERTISING 139 WESTS FINE FOODS Friday Night: Fish Fry Saturday Night: Steak Fry 120 8. Matteson Bronson, Michigan Phone: 369-1853 BRONSON AUTO BODY Frame and Front End Alignment Complete Body Shop Air Conditioning Repair Business 369-9562 303 Bawden Bronson, Ml. Aren't these great??? BURCH’S WELL (%, n. PUMP REPAIR J Sales and Service 1 T Damn. We re Good!’ (517) 369-1029 154 S. Snow Prairie Rd., Rt. 5 Ralph Burch Coldwater, Michigan 49036 ‘Congratulations Seniors' Pizzas — Subs — Salads — Bagels and Pop to Go VV PIZZA FACTORY “THE MOSCHKE'S Flo — Duane — Bill — Dave Phone 369-3435 109 E. Chicago 8t. Bronson, Ml 49028 Good Luck to All the Seniors ‘Especially our Son Bill Doesn't she ever stop? Bill studying hard. AIRWAY CLEANERS 113 N. Matteson Rd. Bronson, Ml. Phone: 369-5705 Good Luck Class of 81 On- 140 ADVERTISING FIRST NATIONAL BANK of South Central Michigan Bronson — Quincy — North Adams — Coldwater r.f� t Corpo' t OA depositor ineurrd to 9100,000. MDtR Al OCPOSlT iNSURANCi CORPORATION Congratulations and Best of Luck Class of ’‘81'' Coldwater — Phone: 279-7561 Quincy — Phone: 639-3745 North Adams — Phone: 287-4216 Bronson — Phone: 369-2285 ARNOLD AUTO PARTS 103 W. Chicago 8treet Bronson, Mich. 49028 Phone: 369-9102 Best Wishes Seniors' English at its best. BRONSON RECREATION 367 W. Chicago Rd. Bronson, Michigan Phone: 369-3672 Bowling • Bar • Pinball • Pool I o -.■■•o s- 'k Hey! I've got a great joke ... ADVERTISING 141 LEO'S BARBER STYLING _ SHOP 227 E. Chicago Street Bronson, Michigan Phone 369-9166 Congratulation and Best of Luck LUEDDERS SHOE STORE Home of The Brands You Know Airstep • Footworks • Pedwin • Dexter • Stacy-Adams • Keds • Buster Brown 46 W. Chicago, Coldwater Phone: 278-3641 J€UJ£LRV Coldwater, Michigan 49036 Fred. A. Culy Phone (517) 279-9452 Jeffery A. Culy Good Luck 81 Seniors DR. YOUNGQUIST 204' a E. Chicago St. Bronson Thtre Bldg Phone: 369-6295 ‘Congratulations Qeniors' GILBERT GRAIN EQUIPMENT CO. 472 W. Chicago Rd. Coldwater, Ml. Phone: 517 369-9079 Congratulations Geniors 142 ADVERTISING Boosters T-8HIRT ALLEY 66 E. Chicago Coidwater, Mich. 48036 GOLDEN HARVE8T 803 Pleasant Hill Rd. Bronson, Mich. 49028 TA8TEE FREEZ 125 E. Chicago Bronson. Mich. 49028 ECONOMY GARAGE 119 West Chicago Bronson, Mich. 49028 MATTE80N LAKE STORE Route 3 Bronson, Mich. 49028 BRONSON AUTOMOTIVE 410 W. Chicago Bronson, Mich. 49028 MAX LARSEN FORD SALES 410 E. Chicago 8t. Coidwater, Mich. 49036 CUT N CURL 208' � E. Chicago Bronson, Mich. 49028 HEALTH ASSOC. P.C. P.O. Box 688 Sturgis, Mich. 49091 CINDY’8 BEAUTY BOUTIQUE 204 E. Chicago St. Bronson, Mich. 49028 HADLEY FARM EQUIPMENT 816 E. Chicago Rd. Coidwater, Mich. 49036 REYNOLDS PHARMACY 128 E. Chicago Bronson. Mich. 49028 The thrill of victory ... The agony of defeat!!! ADVERTISING HOOKER OIL CO. MOBIL PRODUCTS Home Heating Oil — Farm Gas Diesel Fuel — Motor Oils UNION CITY 741-5595 A Physics Student?? 34 W. Chicago St. Coldwater, Michigan 48036 517-278-2664 BOB BRANCH JR. Pioneer — Marantz — Technics — Maxell TDK — Shure — Audio-Technica — Discwasher ENERGY SAVERS INC. Window Film of the Future Contact: Alan (Butch) Weaver Phone: 369-9170 Congratulations Seniors A little Christmas cheer FIEBIG JEWELRY 242 East Chicago Street 211 West Chicago Street Jonesville, Michigan 49250 Sturgis. Michigan 49091 Keepsake Diamonds • Seiko • Bulova • Pulsar Watches — Complete Bridal Registry — 144 ADVERTISING Crazy students at assembly WARREN S 76 STATION EVERYTHING IN TIRES” 611 West Chicago Street Bronson, Michigan Phone 369-4065 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. RALPH YOUNCE, Agent 107 E. Chicago St. Bronson, Mich. 49028 Off. 369-5565 — Res. 369-8385 KUBASIAK-KOLCZ FUNERAL HOME Raymond L. Kubasiak and Leonard W. Kolcz 321 East Chicago Bronson, Michigan Phone: 369-4075 If Busy: 369-4275 ROBERT MILLER HARDWARE 119 E. Chicago St. Bronson,Ml Phone: 369-4175 Good Luck to the 1981 Senior Class” A new dance step?? ADVERTISING 145 FELPAUSCH Where Shoppin' Is a Pleasure and People Make the Friendly Difference Best Wishes Seniors in Your Future Goals . . Key to Savings 146 ADVERTISING ROY W. BREGG First National Bank Trust Company of Sturgis Bronson Branch 517 369-7322 Bronson, Michigan mmtmm 'Good Luck 1981 Seniors’ SHERIFF NORM HEINEMANN Mosier's crowd control!!! 1300 S. Centreville Sturgis, Ml 49091 Congratulations Seniors 81 ADVERTISING 147 148 ADVERTISING DOUGLAS DIVISION THE SCOTT FETZER COMPANY Bronson, Michigan 49028 Phone: (517) 369-2316 ADVERTISING 149 Congratulations and Best of Luck From GAMBY CANDY COMPANY WHITE STAR AUCTION 7 Allen Avenue and Coldwafer, Michigan 49036 WILBER AUCTION SERVICE We Sell Happiness! 671 W. Chicago Road Congratulations Seniors Bronson, Michigan Phone: 278-5479 Phone: 369-6491 150 ADVERTISING BRONSON PARTY STORE 122 N. Matteson gt. Bronson, Michigan 49028 Congratulations Seniors and Best Wishes for the Future! Phone: 369-4725 CARROLL SHOES j w SHOES 48 Wes Chicago Coldwater. Ml 48036 Phone: 278-2686 HATHAWAY Dr. John P. Johnson Chiropractor AGENCY, INC. Complete Insurance Service 646 E. Chicago St. Bronson, Ml 49028 110 W. Chicago St. Bronson,Ml Phone: (517) 369-1455 Phone: (517) 369-7311 R. B. Kirkpatrick W. I. Hathaway Best Wishes Seniors TOTAL HARDWARE Coast toCOSSt 458 Marshall Street Fairfield Plaza Coldwater. Michigan 49036 Darwin Robson Owner Phone:(517)278-4185 HAND'S GARBAGE SERVICE ADVERTISING 151 CREATIVE SENIOR 62 Division PORTRAITS In Every Person There Is a Beauty and a Sensitivity . . . This Is What I Strive to Bring Out in My Portraiture. 279-7548 Coldwater. Ml 152 ADVERTISING THE BRONSON JOURNAL 113 W. Chicago SI. Bronson, Michigan 49028 (517) 369-5085 Congratulations Seniors for You’re About to Start a New Life . . . JCo4l 4 y t j ■ Coi.DWATKK. MlCIIICAN l 036 [Precious fjifls (or [Pill (59, ccastons ADVERTISING 153 154 Memories In all that I’ve done and all that I’ve learned, I’ve searched for a “Me”, for others to see, upon looking up after four years gone by I found another page of my life had turned. The simple happenings of today will be great memories tomorrow, And the fact that we can’t do it again might bring us a bit of sorrow. Yet the simple fact that we’ve lived life once, will let us think it a success, And the years to come will prove to us this year has been better than all the rest. CLASS OF 1981 155 I know what I have here Safety and love and friends forever I know what I have here, but there’s more I am all that you say Restless and young and feeling freedom I am all that you say, but there's more IS6 LOVIN'S EASY Got this dream inside me And it knows no boundary Maybe it's too big to satisfy But I know now The time has come To try. DRINKINS FUN 157 There are rivers to cross Trails to be traveled down together Come and share them with me at my side There’s so much to behold Visions and sounds to stunt our senses Come and share them with me at my side 158 WE RE THE CLASS G B of this dream inside me And it knows no boundary Maybe it's too big to satisfy ut I know now The time has come To try OF EIGHTY-ONE! 159 i r The last locker has slammed closed and its echo dies in the empty hall as another school year comes to an end. The Viking Memories staff are deserving of full recogpi-j tion for all the tireless hoqirs of after school time given freely and for the love of th taskj tnat makes this publication possible. Editor Timira Perry; advertising coordinator and pusmess manager Kari lj.udwick; photographers Brian Philson, Kyle Adamson, Brian biroup arid beb Post; staff artist Marcia Ludwick and designer of the yearbook cover Shawn Brewer; supportive staff members Maria Albright, Jeff Bricker, Laurie Herman, Chris Junker, Betsy Shoun, Terri Tracy, Missy Weaver and Sandy Wotta. To all of you we say ‘‘thank you” for job well done. The staff is also indebted to Lee Zimmerman, Taylor Publishing Company; Ron Philbrick, Carousel Studio; our advertisers; Morris Wood; Ray Smith, Bronson Journal; and to all the students and faculty of Bronson High School whose cooperation and enk thusiasm have helped to make Viking Memories a reality. Vera Hurd, advis air I don't think I have ever had another job in high school so demanding and frustrating as putting together and planning a ye book. It took a lot of my spare time during and after school to complete the 1981 Memories but it was uakwvor1h it. The memories in this yearbook are special, and in the future'after many of us have gone our separate ways, we will look back at the history we made and remember all the happy times, the sad times, the teachers, and most of all. our friends. I would like to give a special t lanks to my staff for putting up with all my impossible demands. There is one yet who remains to rect ve the whole staff ’s thanks and gratitude — our advisor, Mrs. Hurd. Without all her help and hard w rk, I know we would have never made it through this year. I, also, wish the Class of 1981 all the luck in tne world. , — 160 BRONSON HIGH SCHOOL Timira Perry editor MEMORIES 1981...