Bronson High School - Viking Yearbook (Bronson, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1986 volume:

a an 9in9 Seadond Bronson High School Volume 56 450 East Grant Street Bronson, Michigan 49028 As the end of August nears and the air is crisp and cool, Students will prepare for their year at school. Happy times with friends will once again begin. As autumn starts to fade and winter closes in, W«spend the holidays with family and friends. Christmas and Thanksgiving cheet brightens a dreary time of year. When New Year’s is just past students yearn forepring With flowers and green grass and blue skies that it brings. Before.the sorinq is qone spring is gone 3 -.4 our friendsgfrows strong. Then May corri � -4o an end June brings summer day® We think aboutour friends and wish that we-tt� ld stay. 'Graduation comes and then friends will say good-bye again Summer is here and once again . Susy having fun, Making our vacation plans Pffntil the season’s.done. But all too soon autumn draws near and with it comes a different year w. emory Friends are always with us If not in body then in spirit. Sometimes taken for granted. Because they are just a minute away. The times we have together are special. But often not realized until separation. There are hurts and always will be But memories out shine them all. Laugh a lot and cry a little But remember, never forget — Taken a little too early, but not gone, Just transformed from here to heart. — A Bronson High School student Bronnson 1 ilgh Schobl campus The tree is a meaningful expression of Coldwater’s heart felt loss for Brcyison’s tragedies . Kimhtritj Smith Karri 3n Christina JJeSster 3 1 “More than five words a minute! Are you crazy,” exclaims Missy Snedegar. 2. It’s just another day in class for Lisa Frank. 3. Catching flies, Julie Herman? 4 Working hard, or hardly working? 5. Viking Beauties!! 4 Student Life 3. 5. 1. Why isn’t your homework done. Becky Barrows? 2. Etudie le francais! 3. Mrs. Linda Weber in profile. 4 It can’t be that boring. Mr. Mosier. 5. Our student council puts on a happy face. Student Life 5 THE VIKING STAFF Editor: Michelle Perkins Administration: Dawn Miller, Jodi Woos Business Manager: Kim Smith Activities: Kathy Hutchins, Janet Calhoon Assistant Business Manager: Kristi Aker Organizations: Kim Malovey, Missy Wiard Advertising Layouts: Tracy Fotchman Sports: T. J. Cline, Cindi Wotta Photographers: Holly Washburn. Tia Strohm, Paul Junker Artists: Kerri Harsh, Karyn Czajkowski Seniors: Kris Czajkowski, Yvonne Yearling Typist: Dianne Wade Underclassmen: LeAnne Weber. Beckie Thacher Advisor: Mrs. Hurd CHANGING SEASONS K Septzmber- l 2 3 4 5 G 7 8 q 10 11 l(o 12 17 4 5 q 10 14 15 11 i(o 12 11 13 18 Freshmen....................8 Administration.............14 Yearbook Staff.............19 Office Library.............20 Football Cheerleaders.....21 Football...................22 Homecoming.................24 Girls’ Basketball..........26 Cross Country..............28 Girls’ Tennis..............29 Fall Play..................30 Golf.......................32 PRESIDENT 4$. « Jim VanDam ADVISORS Mr. Zabonick 8 Freshmen Mr. Knapp Alger, Neil Allen. Sandy Badder, Nicole Badgley, Heather Barrington. Michelle Bercaw, Tonja Betts. Lisa Boes. Robert Bohacz, Shanelle Conley. William Coots. Tonya Creager. Foster Croy. Herman Danbury. Charles Daniels, James Deal. Jason Dow. Chris Fillmore, Sue Freshmen 9 French, Kenneth Freidel, Leah Frohriep, Chad Furney, Mike Ganton. John Gates, Tina Geer. Heather Gibson. Theresa Goshorn. Brent Harsh, Lewis Harvey, Travis Hathaway, T. J. Haviland, Tom Hessler, Christina Jennings, Shelley Johnson. Ronald Jones, Gene Jones, James 10 Freshmen Kinsey, Murl Kirkpatrick. Karen Kubasiak, Chad Lesher, John Leupp, Leslie Long, Lance Ludwick, Jia Ludwick, Teeka McConn, Brad McGuire. James Charles Sandrock concentrates on his art book. Metzger, Timothy Miller, Kendra Miller, Robert Modert, Angela Moore. Patricia Odell, Kimberly Odisher, Amy Radley. Anissa Reiger, Nicole Freshmen 11 Rice, Todd Rifenburgh. Heath Rissman. Alicia Sandrock. Charles Schaffer. Arizona Schaffer. Jodi Schaible. Gail Schiffer. Yvonne Shaffer. Jamie Smoker, Chad Smoker. Karen Sowle. Donna Strong. Tonia Swift. Missy Teeters. Melissa Thoms. Gina Tolliver. James Vargo. Rick 12 Freshmen Vaughn. Jamie Verrill, Harold Vosburg, Kimberly White, Tony Wohlers, Jodi Wolfinger. Michael Woodcox. David Wilber, Laura W.ler.L. D. Williams, Rodney nVJason |, Charles rWohlers. Dustin Michelle Barrington. Anissa Radley, and Kim Odell, the female version of the 3 Musketeers. “One more to the Looney House” say Amy Sikorski, Alicia Rissman. and Teeka Ludwick Shanelle Bohacz. if you want to dance, wait until after the game. Freshmen 13 Board Dedicated to School Excellence The Bronson High School Board of Education presides over important issues facing the school and its district. The time and effort they have spent is greatly appreciated by the staff and student body. First Row: Mr Elmer Moffet. Secretary; Mrs. Barbara Junker. Treasurer; Mrs. Pamela Rawden. Trustee; Mr Kenneth Norton. Vice-President. Second Row: Mr. Lynn Mayer. Trustee; Mr. Larry Miller. President; Mr. Lynn Scott. Trustee. Mr. Lynn Mayer and Mr Elmer Molfet Mr. Lynn Scott and Mrs. Pamela Rawden 14 School Board ADMINISTRATION Richard Wragg Superintendent How does the administration keep our school running efficiently? 1X7 orking with parents to give the best v v education possible to the students. f rganizing the many activities of the staff and students. D esponsibility for seeing programs 1 are run smoothly and kept on schedule. I ’ eeping the School Board up to date 1 on the needs of the Bronson High School. I mproving the maintenance of the building and supervising the custodial staff. egotiating solutions for discipline and attendance problems. Tl iving all they have to make sure the B.H.S. is the best school around. 15 Paul Turner Principal David Binder Assistant Principal Athletic Director SECRETARIES SERVE B.H.S. Have you ever thought about the work secretaries do without a pout? They answer the telephone or maybe take care of broken bones. Would you listen to kids complain on a day when things were a pain? You can see them working everyday and you never hear them say, “Hush up you mouthy kid or I’ll give you to the highest bid.” They always have a ready smile even if their work’s in a pile A secretary is really a wonder to do so much without a blunder. So thank you for all the help you give without a yelp. All of you are sweet — not to mention neat! Mrs. Carol Forslund, secretary to Mr. Wragg; Mrs. Linda Weber, secretary to Mr Turner; Mrs. Lori Cranson, secretary to Mr. Binder Linda Weber Lori Cranson 16 Faculty KITCHEN STAFF SERVES WITH A SMILE A special thanks goes to our Kitchen Staff pros. Who make sure we eat bread, milk, and meat. Without these great girls — who are first class pearls. We wouldn’t have meals that are wonderful deals. Left to Right: Nancy Rakocy. Food Service Supervisor Helen Williams, Joyce Hoard, and Ruby Kehoe. MAINTENANCE The B.H.S. has a fantastic crew who make our school look new. We appreciate all their work which they do without a quirk. If we do our part — clean with all our heart, The maintenance will be done by the setting of the sun. 1. Rodger Harper 2. John Burch 3. Larry Griffeth 4 James Biaskie 4 Faculty 17 Finance Mr. Gary Crandall Director of Finances T ransportation Mrs. Beverly Weaver Secretary of Finances Mr. Crandall supervises the affairs of the school’s finance dealing with accounting, budgeting, investments and insurance. He is responsible for reporting all transactions that arise throughout the year to the superintendent, Board of Education, and state and federal agencies. Mrs. Weaver is in charge of paying all bills, managing the payroll and insurances, and maintaining a balance in the school funds. Thr igh rain, sleet, snow and shine And always be there right on time. To those with the honor of quieting the bus After all the kids sometimes make a fuss, A th nks must go to this crew. up with me and you! I Front Row: Mrs. Barbara Losinski. Mrs. Janice Smoker. Mrs. Inez Kolassa, Mrs. Alice Cranson. Middle Row. Mrs. Gracie Green, Mrs. Diane Losinski, Mrs. Frances Furney, Mrs. Barbara Linsey, Mrs. Gene Widener Back Row: Mr. Irv Worthman. Mr. Allan Her man. Mr Larry Sikorski. Mr. Bob Byler, Mr Larry Younce, Mr Norman Wisman. Mr Ren Ross. 18 Finance Transportation 1986 Yearbook Staff The yearbook consists of layouts, copies, candids, and most of all, hard work and dedication by the advisor and staff. The cooperation from everybody is great and without it the yearbook wouldn’t be such a success! 1. What. Mrs. Hurd? 2. Michelle and Cindi hard at work. 3. Kristi and Mrs. Hurd discussing the advertisements. 4. Kathy and Becky examine photos. 1st Row: Paul Junker. Holly Washburn. Tia Strohm. LeaAnne Weber 2nd Row: Dawn Miller. Jodi Woods. Kristi Aker. Kim Malovey. Missy Wiard. Karyn Czajkowski. Dee Dee Wade. 3rd Row: Michelle Perkins. Kerri Harsh. Kim Smith. Kathy Hutchins. Cindi Wotta. Janet Calhoon 4th Row: Tracy Fochtman, Kris Czajkowski. Beckie Thacher, Yvonne Yearling. T. J. Cline. Yearbook Staff 19 Responsible students assist office and library staff Office Help Debbie Leach. Laura Albright. Tonja Roach. Courtney Wilson, Debra Losinski, Elissa Beard. Christine Robinson. Library Help — First Row: Richard Ludwick. Shantel Houck. Lisa Frank. Connie Miner, Shelley Smith, Paul Junker. Paula Bisto. Second Row: Kevin Norton. Mike Swift. Randy Hyska, Rick Herman. Matt Rzepka. 2. 1 Courtney is always smiling. Is it her Viking Spirit or is it Chad? 2. Shantelle, is that a new form of a Human Antenna? Now you can tune in on the “Q instead of putting away the library books! 3. Poor Mrs McDonald! If there weren't so many books she wouldn't know what to do! 20 Office Library Enthusiastic Football Cheerleaders Stimulate School Spirit The varsity football cheerleaders braved the wind, rain, snow and cold of the fall weather to encourage our football team to one of its best seasons in several years. During the summer they attended the National Cheerleaders Association Camp at Hope College where they received helpful instruction and new ideas. The girls are appreciative of Mrs. Kathy Keller who gave much support and help in her first year as advisor. 1. Melody Wells, Karri Freese. Lyshell Modert, Lisa Alger 2. Cathy Miliman, Jodi Wohlers. Shelley Jennings. Teresa Buehrer 3. Theresa Wasikowski, Karri Freese. Lisa Alger. Lyshell Modert. Christy Case 4 Jodi Wohlers. Shelley Jennings. Teresa Buehrer, Cathy Milliman. 5. Kris DuJardin, Courtney Wilson, Laura Wilber 6. Karyn Czajkoswki, Dave Rinehart. Karri Freese, Dan Rinehart, Melody Wells. Theresa Wasikowski. Lyshell Modert Football Cheerleaders 21 Football Team Displays Winning Style First Row: Manager Nathan Reynolds, Craig Wotta, Mike Himek, Tony Herman, Darby Wiler, Scott Carpenter, Don Carpenter, Scott Turner, and Scott Kemery. Second Row: Jim Van Vorst, Doug Hughes, Nate Disbro, Jamie Smoker, Stacy Weaver, Joe Moon, Rick Herman, Chris Danbury, and Manager Steve Clover. Third Row: Coach Carroll Moon, Randy Hyska, Kevin Kehoe, Micky Smoker, Tom Scully, Matt Rzepka, Coach Ken Miller, Mark Bassage, Dave Pavlov, Steve Russell, Tom Bidwell, and Head Coach Joe Fisher. Rick Herman Var i Football r7 26 14 f 0 k6 MSdon JL MjpjTvalley Seflevue St. Philip Colon 14 Springfield e A a m 42 14 Scott Carpenter Bronson’s Varsity Football Team showed an improvement from past years finishing with an overall record of 7-2 and finishing third in -the conference with a 4-2 record behind Maple Valley and state-ranked St. Philip. Darby Wiler and Kevin Kehoe served as the team’s captains. Don Carpenter, Micky Smoker, Scott Carpenter, and Kevin Kehoe were placed on the 1st team All-Conference list while Scott Turner, Dave Pavlov, and Doug Hughes gained Honorable Mention. Randy Hyska received Special Mention. Scott Carpenter was named Honorable Mention All-State and Scott Turner Special Mention. Coach Joe Fisher noted that his defense did an outstanding job, giving up an average of only 6 points and 188 yards per game. 22 Football JV’s Finish With Commendable Record First Row: Jason Wheeler, Neil Alger, Chad Roach, Gary Hoard. Chris Withington, Jon Llvengood, Kevin Wrozek, Chad Smoker, and T. J. Hathaway. Second Row: Charlie Danbury, Herman Croy, Mark Atienza, Larry Davis, Steve Byler, Jim VanDam, John Ganton, Todd Marks, Tadd McMichael, Heath Rifenburgh. Third Row: Coach Steve Danbury, Shawn Berger, Wayne Reynolds, Paul Willison, Mike Bercaw. Ron Miller, Derek Ross. Brad Ludwick, Jerry Jasper, Bill Routsong, Kevin Parker, and Coach John VanDam. Bronson’s JV Football team finished with a 6-3 record overall and 4-2 in the conference under the leadership of Coach John VanDam. Coach VanDam felt that two of the losses would have turned out differently had it not been for missing six of his best players. He also complimented the freshmen on a fine performance against Hanover-Horton. Football 23 1. 2. The October 11. 1985 homecoming theme, ‘Rockin' Rampage”, was a theme of perfection as the spirited Vikings enjoyed a fun week of activities based on Rock n-Roll. This year's Homecoming also came with a few sur prises: The introduction of the first Viking mascots, the addition of a junior court, and the revining of the parade through town which drew a large crowd. Following the traditional bonfire, the Vikings played a masterful game, but the Maple Valley Lions slipped by with a 7 0 victory During halftime, the Juniors were awarded first place for the best float. Seniors captured second; Sophomores, third; and Freshmen, fourth. The new king and queen. Doug Hughes and Amy Crampton. were crowned by the returning 1984 King Dave Herman and Queen Tammy Harsh. The dance afterwards was enjoyed by all with music provided by ‘‘Escort”. 24 Homecoming _______3. 7 1 Theresa Wasikowski mimics We re Not Gonna Take It as a participa tant in the lipsync contest 2 Varsity Football players contribute to homecoming parade 3. Scott (Madonna) Turner impersonates Courtney Wilson 4 The Bruise Brothers Mr Brazo, Mr Bobalik. and Mr Rifenburgh 5. Drum Major Holly Washburn leads the way as the band marches through town 6 The 1985 Homecoming King and Queen. Doug Hughes and Amy Crampton 7 Newly initiated Viking Mascots. Dave and Dan Rinehart 8 1st place Junior class float. We Will Rock You.” 9 The 1985 Junior Court. Freshmen Shelley Jennings and Steve Byler, Sophomores Rhonda Rhoades and Ted Fisher. Juniors Dana Hand and Tony Herman 10 The 1985 Senior Court First Row Dianne Wade. Tonja Roach. Amy Crampton. Christy Case. Michelle Perkins. Kris Czajkowski Second Row Scott Carpenter. Darby Wiler, Doug Hughes. Kris Smoker. Rick Herman, and Kevin Kehoe Girls Enjoy Winning Record Front Row: Kim Odell, Marcy Weaver, Kristi Aker, Kris Czajkowski. and Becky Barrows Back Row: Jill Mayer, Deb Yesh, Kim Clover. Cindi Wotta, Dawn Schottenloher, and Coach Mark Ridenour. Kris Czajkowski Second year Coach Mark Ridenour led his girls’ basketball team to an overall record of 14-6 while finishing second in the conference with a 9-3 record and placing third in the Branch County Tournament. Cindi Wotta and Kim Clover received All-Conference honors while Dawn Schottenloher received Honorable Mention and Deb Yesh Special Mention. In District play, the girls advanced to the Championship with wins over Quincy and Homer but lost a close 38-35 game to Union City. 26 Girls' Basketball JV’s Experience Disappointing Season The JV girls’ basketball team finished the season with an overall record of 2-18 and 2-10 in the conference. The record is not a true reflection of the team’s ability since many of the losses were by slim margins. Second year Coach John Howard said, “The girls improved steadily throughout the year and maintained a positive attitude despite the losses.” Angela Modert Missy Swift First Row: Becky Carpenter, Tonya Bercaw, Josie Hansman. Angela Modert. Amy Odisher. and Missy Swift. Second Row: Coach John Howard. Rhonda Rhoades. Leslie Leupp. Missy McNees. Barb Dixon. Shannelle Bohacz. and Tracy Hand. Girls Basketball 27 Cross Country Captures SMAA Title First Row: Cheryl Drust, Shantel Houck. Beth Barrows, Jodi Case, and Jean Miller. Second Row: Manager Travis Dykman, Tim Ransbottom, Mike Johnson, Randy Litzau, T. J. Cline. Jason Wilson, L. D Wiler, and Brian Coats. Third Row: Coach Keith Dykman, Dwayne Smith, James Krontz, Doug Anderson. Greg Ander son, Jesse McGuire. Rich Clifford. Darrell Vorce, and Mike VanBlarcom. Brian Coats For the second year in a row, Coach Keith Dykman led his team to a conference title while compiling a 7-1 overall record. This year’s team had four runners qualify for the state meet which included Jesse McGuire, Brian Coats, Shantel Houck, and Jean Miller. McGuire captured the state title for the second consecutive year while breaking the school record with a time of 15:47. Shantel Houck also broke the girls’ record with a time of 20:06. The success of the team was due to experienced runners as five of the top seven runners were seniors. 28 Cross Country Girls’ Tennis Nets Outstanding Season Yvonne Yearling First Row: Nicole Badder, Leah Freidel, Amy Sikorski, Kim Norton, Diane Lahrke, Pam Tooman, Laura Perkins. Melinda Scully. Second Row: Coach Martin Woodcox, Rnonda Cook, Kathy Hutchins, Colleen Crabill, Yvonne Yearling, Kim Smith, Amy Crampton, Holly Washburn, Michelle Perkins, Dianne Wade. Not Pictured: Jenny Woodcox. Michelle Perkins Bronson 7 “—r- 4 2 2 2 5 13 2 1 4 7 5 Under the guidance of Coach Martin Woodcox, the girls’ tennis team finished their season with a strong 9-6 record, which is the best in our school’s history. Highlights of the season included our upset of Columbia Central and the defeat of Sturgis and Coldwater for the first time. Sophomore Laura Perkins put ki a fine performance during regional play, qualifying for championship play. Coach Woodcox noted that the girls were a very cooperative and hard working bunch, which accounted for their fine record. Opponents Girls' Tennis nngfield lr ■ t Vt‘ r ■ichoolcraf' if Albion li . t.it t.,i. Springfield Thrv Rive� Three Rive- ■ Cold wilier PennHel. V 2nd in B Albion 5th .it Region.il Tournamem Pennfield H .' ■ 9 Girls’Tennis 29 3JIPL� Friday Night Cast: First Row: Neil Alger (Roger Cahill), Courtney Wilson (Mrs, Gilford), Robin Roades (Lucille Ford), Kim Malovey (Ellen Cahill), Lisa Alger (Mrs. Beeman), Karyn Czajkowski (C. V. Brockman), Karen Smoker (Nancy Cahill). Second Row: Jon Livengood (Walter Stuart), Joe Moon (Vincent Blair), Rob Dearman (Bill Cahill), T. J. Cline (Dr. Hartnett), Paul Junker (Mr. Trevor), Kendra Miller (Mrs. Tash), Kris Ludwick (Mrs. Conch). What happens when a baseball fanatic father breaks a leg, can no longer work, yet faces the problem of mounting bills? Mom works at the office — leaving Dad to do the dishes, host the P.T.A., and win a national cooking contest! The B.H.S. Drama Department made the Cahill family’s situation come to life on November 8-9, 1985 at the Bronson Middle School Auditorium. Many hours of dedicated preparation were given by the cast, backstage crew, and the production staff. Serving as Director and Producer for the 1985 Fall Play was Mr. Carl Rifenburgh, with the assistance of Aimee Smith, Student Director, and Elissa Beard, Dana Hand, and Diane Lahrke as Student Assistants. 30 Fall Play 1. Friday’s Mr. and Mrs. Cahill (Rob Dearman, Kim Malovcy). 2 Saturday’s Mr and Mrs. Cahill (Joe Renshaw. Michelle Perkins). 3. Dana Hand (Student Assistant), Aimee Smith (Student Director). Elissa Beard (Student Assistant) and Diane Lahrke (Student Assistant) — Bravo! 4 “The Backstage Bunch” — Jodi Case. Doug Cook, and Anissa Radley — Great Job! 5. T. J. Cline: ’’Aren’t I Beeeautifulll?” 6. “One more line . . . pucker more. Joe!” exclaims Michelle. 7. Tia Strohm is there to lend a “helping hand as Dawn has discovered. 8 “No' Do it again. exclaims Mr Rifenburgh (he only wants the best for us!) 9. “The Make-up Shop” 10. Mr. Cahill hosts the “Lovely Ladies” of the P.T.A Saturday Night Cast: First Row: Neil Alger (Roger Cahill). Rhonda Cook (Nancy Cahill). Second Row: Dianne Wade (Mrs. Beeman), Angella Radley (Mrs. Conch), Dawn Miller (Lucille Ford), Joe Renshaw (Bill Cahill), Michelle Perkins (Ellen Cahill). Jodi Woods (C. V. Brockman). Third Row: Connie Miner (Mrs. Gilford). T. J. Cline (Dr. Harnett), Joe Moon (Vincent Blair), Paul Junker (Mr. Trevor), LeAnne Weber (Mrs. Tash), Jon Livengood (Walter Stuart). Fall Play 31 Golf Team Swings Low From Inexperience Dustin Wohlers Front Row: Rick Kubasiak. Kevin Smith. Chad Kubasiak, Doug Cook. Second Row: Dustin Wohlers, Dave Wohlers, Don Williams, and Coach Jim Modert. Consisting of seven golfers with less than two years experience each, Coach Jim Modert’s golf team finished the season at 2-14 and 5th in the conference with a 1-9 record. Dave Wohlers guided the team as he was voted the Most Valuable Golfer, Most Improved Golfer, and received the Tom Kehoe Award. Coach Modert feels that because of their good attitudes, the golf team will improve as they gain the necessary experience. 32 Golf Bronson 212 220 202 194 218 191 194 195 213 218 196 201 210 230 212 Dave and Don 4th in Branch Coi Union City Pennfield Bellevue White Pigeon Maple Valley Springfield White Pigeon Quincy St. Philip Pennfield ■fx ■ Valley Jgfield St. Philip ijH 5th in SMAA League1 Match 16th at Regioj Match 194 168 185 22 173 221 222 187 171 167 190 187 180 196 169 7a,yi 1 X m 6 J 7l w t rZ3Z (5 fi 1 T) £ yyz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 9 10 11 12 15 14 IS lb 17 12 19 % Sophomores............. Spirit Core French Club aCappella Choir........ Band Boys Basketball........ Basketball Cheerleaders. Student Council........ Wrestling.............. Sno Ball Volleyball Christmas Assembly Faculty Quiz Bowl Leadership Follies Spirit Week............ 9 brit 'rY 15 I 5 4 5 [ sr r{ 4 i 2 9 10 IT 13 41 42 44 47 4R 12 23 14 15 II -K 56 75 76 79 27 2£ 19 20' 33 PRESIDENT- Rhonda Rhoades VICE PRESIDENT Jodi Case ADVISORS Miss Ross and Mr. German SECRETARY 34 Sophomores Melinda Scully TREASURER Diane Lahrke Albright. Mary Anderson. Charles Ankney, Kimberly Badgley, Michelle Bassage. Dawn mm Beard. Elissa Bercaw. Michael Blouin, Kerry Bohacz. Eric Cekander. Kevin Charlier, Paula Conley. Bobbi Crabill. Colleen Davis. Lawrence Dearman. Robert Dixon. Barbara Drust. Cheryl DuJardin. Kristina Sophomores 35 Fair, Curtis Finley, Charity Fisher, Ted Foster, Tina Frohriep, Jon Gray, Gregory Hankins, Cheryl Hansman. Floretta Hayden, Maceo Kemery, Dawnette Kleinhardt, Treasa Kregger, David Krontz, Tammy Kubasiak, Rick 36 Sophomores Kupinski, Renee Lahrke. Diana Livingood. Jon Ludwick, Brad Ludwick, Diana Ludwick, Joseph Marks, Todd McConn, Sherri Metzger, Janette Are you waiting for Monday, Tim Ransbottom? Parker, Kevin Perkins, Laura Ransbottom, Timothy Reynolds, Wayne Rhoades, Rhonda Reiger, Mark Roberts, Shawn Rodgers, Tina Ross, Derek Sophomores 37 Colleen Crabill incognito. 38 Sophomores Tina Foster, taking a break Routsong, William Salyer. Steven Salyer, Joel Scully, Melinda Six. Kimberly Smith, Shanna Smith. Shelley A. Smith, Shelly D. Snedegar, Melissa Sponsler, Philip Squires, Paul Steffes, Anthony Summerlott, Traci Sweers, Brett Tooman, Pamela Webb. Charles Willison, Paul Withington, Christopher Wohlers, Richard Wrozek, Kevin Not Pictured: Lowe. Troy Morrison, Frank Rippey, Daniel SPIRIT CORE First Row: Mr. Jim Modert (Advisor), Kim Malovey (Secretary), Becky Barrows (Treasurer), Karyn Czajkowski (President). Second Row: Karyn Smoker, Theresa Wasikowski, Karri Freese, Christina Hessler, Robin Rhoades, Tracy Hand, Courtney Wilson, Kim Norton. Third Row: Michelle Barrington. Anissa Radley, LeAnne Weber. Jodi Woods. Lori Marks. Diane Lahrke, Dana Hand, Debbie Riddle. Fourth Row: Shelly Grindle, Alicia Rissman, Amy Sikorski. Angela Modert. Marcy Weaver. Kris Czajkowski, Dawn Schottenloher, Kristi Aker. Jenny Baldwin. Tony Bercaw. The Spirit Core is a group of students who have an extra sense of school spirit. Their goal is to spread this spirit to others by participating in assemblies and writing notes of encouragement to individuals and teams participating in tournaments. Booster buttons are awarded members who go to sports events and boost spirit. This is the first year in many that the Spirit Core has existed. Their advisor, Mr. Modert, has done an excellent job of organizing this energetic group. Keep up the good spirit! FRENCH CLUB French Club — First Row: Lisa Alger (Treasurer), Lori Marks (Secretary), Kim Malovey (President), Dawn Schottenloher (Vice President), Lee Ann Ross (Advisor). Second Row: Kathy Hutchins, Christy Case. Marcy Weaver, Jodi Woods, Karri Freese, Robin Rhoades, Jenny Bladwin, Kristi Aker, Missy Wilber, Courtney Wilson, Kim Norton, Dawn Miller. Third Row: Jenny Woodcox, Becky Thacher, Gwinn Green, Cindy Bauman, Lisa Platter, Dawn Kemery, Nicole Rieger, Susan Metzger. Sherri McConn, LeAnne Weber, Chris Robinson, Jean Miller. Fourth Row: Konni Fenner, Cindi Wotta, Becky Barrows, Kim Clover, Doug Hughes, Greg Anderson, Jesse McGuire, Becky Scott. Not Present: Holly Washburn, Jerry Jasper, Connie Miner, Dave Pavlov, Mark Rieger, Brett Sweers, David Kregger, Rob Dearman, Lyshell Modert. The French Club, advised by Miss Lee Ann Ross, appeals to students who are interested in the French culture as well as their own. Their various activities through the year included an educational trip to the Art Institute of Chicago and a trip to South Bend to see a performance of the play “le Malade Imaginaire,” a french comedy by Moliere. Their fund raising project, selling Christmas candles, was most profitable. Membership in the French Club is entertaining as well as educational. Spirit Core French Club 39 First Row: Cathy Milliman, Melody Wells (Vice President), Rob Dearman. Michelle Perkins (President). Jon Livengood, Laura Perkins, Jan Metzger Second Row: Susan Metzger, Diane Lahrke, Angella Radley, Jodi Woods. Joe Moon. Janet Calhoon, T. J. Cline. Dianne Wade. Third Row: Diana Ludwick. Becky Squires. Jenny Baldwin. Darin Jerome, Pam Tooman. Paul Junker, Jodi Wohlers, Joe Renshaw, Rhonda Litzau. Fourth Row Melinda Scully. Scott Turner, Jeanette Tooman, Tracy Holst. Dawn Miller (Treasurer). Dave Rinehart. Missy Wiard, Jesse McGuire. Marcy Weaver. Not Pictured: Christy Case (Secretary). Tony Steffes, Rollie Vallance. Holly Washburn. LeAnne Weber. Yvonne Yearling. The Bronson aCappella Choir has again done an outstanding job. On March 12 at Kalamazoo, they participated in the District XI Choir Festival where they received straight ones for a first division rating. They did an exceptional job and were cited as being “very professional.” On March 20 the choir traveled to WMU where they participated in a mass choir under the direction of Dr. Karle Erickson. This experience taught them many new techniques. Choir director Mrs. Pustelnik has worked hard, demanding quality and instilling pride in the choir. 40 aCappella Choir BHS BAND First Row Michelle Perkins (Vice President) Michelle Ruder. Diane Lahrke, Paula Charlier, Kim O’Dell. Michelle Barrington. Tina Gates. Second Row Trisha Bystry, Tammy Yearling. Shelley Smith. Lori Friedel. Melissa Gray. Mellissa Mcnees. Leslie Loop, Kendra Miller. Tom Scully. Stacy Hansett. Leah Friedel. Joe Renshaw. Jesse Mcguire (President). Laura Perkins (Secretary). Third Row: Cindy Bauman. Paula Bistel, Cathy Milkman. Connie Miner. Amy Sikorski. Nicole Rieger. Heath Rifenburgh, Tim Metgzer, Darrell Metzger. Tony Steffes. Tracy Holst. Pam Tooman Fourth Row: Dianne Wade (Treasurer). Janet Calhoon. Melinda Scully. Koni Fenner. Director: Mr. Staniszewski. Not Pictured: Amy Carpenter. Brad McConn. Holly Wasburn. This has been an outstanding year for the BHS Band. For the first time in eleven years they have received a first division rating at a district band festival. They have shown great improvement as they have spent much time and effort mastering their music. Attitudes have improved enormously as everyone has had the willingness to do well and keep trying. Band 41 42 Varsity Captures SMAA and District Titles First Row: Rick Herman, Bret Cary, Craig Wotta, Mike VanBlarcom, Mark Bassage. Matt Rzepka, and Manager Brad Neihardt. Second Row: Coach William Zabonick, Derek Ross, Kris Smoker. Greg Anderson, Don Williams, David Pavlov, and Scott Turner. Mike VanBlarcom Van j Basketball Union City Whtti- Pigeon Pennfield Bellevue Constantine Sturgis Hillsdale Olivet Maple Valley Springfield St Philips Quincy Pennfield Bellevue Coldwater Olivet Three Rivers Maple Valley Springfield St. Philips Homer Union City Stockbridge Opponents 49 38 53 66 58 Varsity Basketball Scott Turner and Don Williams Vikings Reign as SMAA and District Champs Coach William Zabonick and the Varsity Basketball Team continued their dominance of the SMAA Conference and District Tournament as they captured both titles for the second year in a row. They finished the regular season with a superb 18-5 record while going undefeated in conference play. Kris Smoker and Don Williams were named to the All-Conference team while Greg Anderson received Honorable Mention and Mike VanBlarcom Special Mention. Coach Zabonick felt that defeating St. Philip and Olivet towards the end of the season gave his team a lift going into state tournament play. J.V.’s Claim Fourth Conference Title First Row: Brett Sweers. Kerri Blouin, Jon Frohriep, Chad Roach, and Larry Davis. Second Row: Coach Mike Miller, Paul Willison, Doug Anderson. Kevin Cekander, Eric Bohacz, and Jamie Smoker. Chad Roach Scott Bystry Coach Mike Miller led his JV Basketball Team to an ex cellent 16-4 season while capturing the SMAA Champion ship with a 11-1 record and also winning the Holiday Tour nament. Coach Miller felt that the team played wel together and expects more winning seasons to follow. Brett Sweers and Jamie Smoker JV Basketball 43 Basketball Cheerleaders Theresa Wasikowski First Row: Michelle Perkins, Lisa Alger, Lyshell Modert Second Row: Karyn Czajkowski, Theresa Wasikowski, Kim Malovey, Kris Czajkowski. Michelle Perkins, Kris Czajkowski, and Lisa Alger I Hey What About a Color Shout! Ignite Bronson Spirit Shelly Jennings Bronson is noted for its history of spirit demonstrated by the student body at BHS, and by the outstanding community support. Much of the spirit originates with the cheerleaders. Both varsity and JV squads work together to organize various spirit-raising activities, such as pep assemblies and Spirit Week. Through practice and careful planning, under the coaching of Mrs. Kathy Keller, the basketball cheerleaders strive to encourage the Vikings to victory. Get Yourself Together, Elevate Your Mind! Freshmen Finish an Admirable Season Front Row: Rusty Smith, Rick Vargo, Steve Byler, Jim Van Dam, Chad Smoker, T. J. Hathaway. Back Row: Coach Dennis Langwell, Jim McQuire, Lance Long, Jim Ganton, Kevin Smith, Dustin Wohlers. Rusty Smith The Freshman Basketball Team, again coached by Dennis Langwell, finished the season with a creditable 12-6 record. During the Coldwater Tournament, the freshmen lost their first game but came back strong to take fourth place. John Ganton 46 Freshman Basketball 1986 Student ---------------i—i—r.----- ? fat w e f H First Semester Council Members First Row: Mrs. MacDonald (Advisor), Lori Marks, Kim Clover. Tonja Roach, Laura Albright. Doug Hughes. Second Row: Amy Sikorski, Shelly Grindle, Karyn Czajkowski, Theresa Wasikowski, Karri Freese. Kristi Aker, Robin Rhoades, Jenny Grove, Becky Barrows, Courtney Wilson. Rhonda Rhoades. Third Row: Missy Swift, Tony Herman, Scott Carpenter, Brad Ludwick, Kris Smoker. Matt Rzepka, Wayne Reynolds. Cindi Wotta, Susan Carpenter, Debbie Leach, Shantel Houck. Council The Student Council, comprised of class officers and a representative from each first hour class, experienced another fine year. Included in the various activities for which it is responsible are the MORP Dance and Twirp Week, great successes again this year. The Student Council has the important job of representing the student body in mass decisions or problems our school may face. Members of the Council do a super job and should be commended. Second Semester Council Members ■ I Doug Hughes First Row: Mrs. MacDonald (Advisor). Lori Marks, Kim Clover, Tonja Roach, Laura Albright. Doug Hughes. Arizona Schaffer. Second Row: Tonya Bercaw. Kris Czajkowski. Angela Modert. Theresa Wasikowski. Kristi Aker, Robin Rhoades. Jenny Grove, Becky Barrows. Courtney Wilson. Rhonda Rhoades, Jill Mayer. Third Row: Amy Sikorski, Missy Swift. Tony Herman. Kris Smoker. Randy Hyska, Mark Bassage. Matt Rzepka, Dawn Miller, Lisa Platter. Fourth Row. Mike Johnson. Chad Roach. Jim VanVorst, Mike Swift. Scott Carpenter. Joe Moon. Patsy Jennings. Rose Sikorski, Dana Hand. Student Council 47 Wrestlers Bring Home League Championship e Mm ¥0 First Row: Chris Withington, T. J. Cline, Dwayne Smith, Jamie Vaugn. Kevin Wrozek, Tim Ransbottom, Manager Jay Sosinski. Second Row: Manager Shantel Houck, Tony Herman, Randy Litzau, Matt Cline, Bob Aleman, Pat Pixley, Joe Moon, Brian Wrozek, Rich Ludwick. Third Row: Coach Alan Sosinski, Darby Wiler, Ben Yearling, Jerry Jasper, Jim VanVorst, Scott Kemery, Wayne Reynolds, Stacy Weaver, Tom Scully, Doug Hughes, Coach Bill Myers. Matt Cline Dwayne Smith Wrestlers Bring Home League Championship The wrestling team, under the guidance of Coach Alan Sosinski, showed again that they were the best in the league by capturing the championship for the second straight year. The team finished with an overall record of 12-1 while taking first place in the Branch County Trouna-ment, Pennfield Invitational, and Union City Invitational. Bronson placed seven wrestlers on the All-Conference Team: Tim Moore, Tony Herman, Dwayne Smith, Tom Scully, Scott Kemery, Jim VanVorst, and Doug Hughes. During state tournaments, Bronson finished third in the District and qualified Jamie Vaugn, Kevin Wrozek, Tim Ransbotton, Tony Herman, Tim Moore, Jim VanVorst, and Tom Scully for the Regional Tournament where Tony Herman, Jim VanVorst and Tom Scully continued on to state. At the State Tournament, Scully placed seventh in the 198 pound class. Tim Moore Wrestling 49 Cherish The Love The 1985 Sno-Ball, presented by the Sophomore Class, was held on December 14, in the gym, which was beautifully decorated in blue and metallic silver. The theme for this special event was “Cherish the Love” and the music was provided by “Tim Dave Light Show.” The Sno-Ball court consisted of twelve sophomores and juniors chosen by the student body. The excitement of the evening built and culminated in the crowning of Tony Herman as King and Shanna Smith as Queen. 3. 4 50 Sno-Ball 1. Dancing the night away! 2. Aaron and Abby Modert look with admiration at the royal couple. 3. Sno-Ball Court — First Row: Dana Hand, Kim Malovey, Robin Rhoades, Shanna Smith, Rhonda Rhoades, and Kris DuJardin. Second Row: Bret Cary, Mike Bercaw, Matt Rzepka, Tony Herman, Brad Ludwick and Ted Fisher. 4. Mark Bassage and Missy Wilber. 5. Rhonda Litzau and Becky Scott. 6. Mr. and Mrs. Barry Case lead the way through the Grand March. 7. Mike Johnson and Aimee Smith. 8. Anticipation builds as Doug Hughes and Jodi Case introduce the members of the Sno-Ball Court. Sno-Ball 51 Volleyball Takes Share of SMAA Title Beth Barrows and Cindy Wotta Jill Mayer and Kim Clover Fourth year Coach Dan McKinley led his varsity volleyball team to a school record 41-8 season and a share of the SMAA title with Pennfield before ending the season during the district semifinals with a loss to state ranked Hanover-Horton. The Lady Vikes finished in either first or second place in five tournaments this season, and at one time were ranked second in the state. 52 Varsity Volleyball First Row: Aimee Smith. Jenny Smith (manager). Tonja Roach. Second Row: Jill Mayer, Dianne Wade. Laura Albright. Beth Barrows. Jenny Grove. Third Row: Becky Barrows, Becky Scott. Kim Clover. Cindi Wotta. Dawn Schottenlower.‘Coach Dan McKinley. The starting six Brnnson Bronft- -ft Br-SO-Biufttor- ▼ PotinftfM Brom Bronson Bronson Hartovtr Horton J.V.’s Enjoy Winning Season First Row: Shanna Smith, Shelly Smith, Michelle Atienza, Kim Odell, Rhonda Rhoades. Diane Ludwick, Sharon Woodcox. Second Row: Michelle Barrington, Alicia Rissman, Jenny Baldwin, Rhonda Litzau, Jenny Woodcox, Colleen Crabill, Jodi Case, Kim Ankney, Coach Roxann Litzau. Jenny Baldwin Rhonda Rhoades and Rhonda Litzau This year’s JV Volleyball Team, coached by Roxann Litzau, finished the season with an outstanding record of 22-4. The JV’s finished in second place in the Bronson Invitational and were champions of the Branch County Tournament. Coach Litzau felt that the team should be commended for their teamwork and performance in general. ftHwvu Si. Philip White Pigeon Albkm Olivet CMtoville Bronton C onstanlwu ( onttarluu- Bron n Shanna Smith JV Volleyball 53 Freshman Volleyball Girls Gain Valuable Experience Mr. Marvin Gage assumed the coaching duties for this year’s Freshman Volleyball Team, which finished with a 7-4 record. Participation in freshman volleyball gives girls an opportunity to learn basic skills and sharpen those skills in competitive situations. Coach Gage feels that the girls will have continued success if they keep up the hard work. First Row: Teeka Ludwick, Shelly Grindle, Anissa Radley, and Karen Kirkpatrick, Second Row: Michelle Barrington, Kim Ankney, Heather Geer, Valorie Cekander, Leah Friedel, Alicia Rissman, and Coach Roxann Litzau. Not Pictured: Coach Marvin Gage. 54 Freshman Volleyball A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS AT BHS The spirit of Christmas was alive in everyone at the BHS Christmas assembly. It was a time of laughter when the gifts were given to students and faculty; it was also a time of compassion when an anonymous gift of a three-wheel Schwinn was given to Arizona Schaeffer. The hearts of all were touched. The audience responded enthusiastically as the cheerleaders poked fun at the Varsity Basketball Team with their skit, “Cheerleaders’ Revenge.” The performances of the band and aCappella choir were also well received. 1. Mr. Zabonick received a chain to keep him on the bench at basketball games. 2. Mr. Bobalik of the “Bruise Brothers” struts his stuff. 3. Arizona Schaeffer tries out his new Schwinn. 4. The faculty wished the students a Merry Christmas. 5. Cathy Milliman imitates Matt Rzepka in Cheerleaders’ Revenge.” Christmas Assembly 55 THE FANTASTIC FACULTY Mr. Alan Andridge Mr. Vcrn Anglin Mr. Michael Bobalik Mr. Jeff Brazo Cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty. — Jascha Heifetz Miss Chris Brilinski Mrs. Donna Brusak Miss Patricia Chisholm Mr. Keith Dykman Mrs. Shirley Eichler 56 Faculty Mr. Scott German Mr. Doug Elkins Mr. Joe Fisher Mrs. Vera Hurd Mr. David Lockwood The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without his teacher. — Elbert Hubbard Mrs. Kathy Ludwick Mrs. Susan Leister Mrs. Jacqueline McDonald Faculty 57 Mr. James Modert Mrs. Jane Mynhier Mr. Brad Porter Mr. Carroll Moon Reading maketh a full man; conference, a ready man; histories make men wise; poets, witty; the mathematics, subtle; natural philosophy, deep; moral philosophy, grave; logic and rhetoric, able to contend. — Francis Bacon Mr. Don Mosier Mrs. Marcia Pustelnik Mr. Carl Rifenburgh Miss Lee Ann Ross Miss Patricia Ross 58 Faculty Mr. Gordon Scully Mr. Ray Staniszewski Mr. John Van Dam Mrs. Norma Whitcomb The close observer soon discovers that the teacher’s task is not to implant facts but to place the subject to be learned in front of the learner and, through sympathy, emotion, imagination, and patience, to awaken in the learner the restless drive for answers and insight which enlarges the personal life and gives it meaning. — Nathan Marsh Pusey Mr. Robert Whitcomb Mr. Martin Woodcox Mr. William Zabonick Faculty 59 fAROliSFI PORTRAITURE by PHILBRICK 62 Division Street Coldwater, Ml 49036 (517) 278-4886 Remember: Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you. 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The 1985-86 Quiz Bowl Team, coached by Mrs. Jackie MacDonald, displayed great effort in competition. Both the J.V. and Varsity team showed good sportsmanship and much ability. Even though they didn’t have many wins to their credit, enthusiasm was always present. Leadership Forum First Row: Holly Washburn, Kathy Hutchins, Becky Barrows, Kim Malovey, Theresa Wasikowski, Kristi Aker, Jill Mayer. Second Row: Tony Herman, Timothy Cline, Craig Wot-ta, Cindi Wotta, David Pavlov, Becky Scott, Rhonda Rhoades, Jodi Case, Diane Lahrke. On November 12th and 13th seventeen Sophomores and Juniors travelled to Harper Creek High School for a leadership conference, during these two days the students gained many ideas on how leaders can help to better our school. The students also learned to relate to other students and teachers. Quiz Bowl Leadership Forum 75 RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT The annual BHS Follies production, “Rhythm of the Night,” was held January 22 and 24 in the Middle School Auditorium. Mr. Carl Rifenburgh was the director for this delightful show with the help of student director Lisa Alger and student assistant LeAnne Weber. Many talented students gathered to show their “stuff” and make the ’86 Follies a success. Every emotion humanly possible was touched, from the upbeat and happy tune “Rhythm of the Night,” through sad love songs, to the side-splitting comedy routines. This year’s show had it all. First Row: Jodi Wohlers, Shelley Jennings, Laura Wilber, Kris DuJardin, Karri Freese, Kris Cza-jkowski, Karyn Czajkowski. Second Row: Renee Buholz, Tammy Knight, Janet Calhoon, Kendra Stutzman, Kristi Aker. Missy Wilber, Courtney Wilson. Third Row: Dawn Miller, Rob Dearman, Debbie Riddle, Kendra Miller, Dianne Wade, Angella Radley, Kris Ludwick. Fourth Row: Robin Rhoades, Joe Moon, Christy Case. First Row: Melody Wells, Theresa Wasikowski, Lisa Alger. Kim Malovey, Lyshell Modert. Jodi Woods, Diane Lahrke, Laura Perkins, Melinda Scully. Second Row: Holly Washburn. Jesse McGuire. Rhonda Cook. Missy Wiard, Mary Albright. Pam Tooman, Jeanette Tooman, Scott Turner, Marcy Weaver, Amy Crampton. Third Row: Tracy Holst, Jon Livingood, Darin Jerome, Joe Renshaw, Tia Strohm, LeAnne Weber, Heath Rifenburgh, Doug Cook. Not Pictured: Aimee Smith and Michelle Perkins. 76 Follies 9. 1. Put me In coach! sing Marcy Weaver 2. Jeanette Tooman asks What's Love Got to do With it? 3 Angella Radley and Rob Oearman sing: Cherish ” 4. Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road ..?” 5. And here's ..announces Joe Moon (emcee). 6 Kris Ludwtck and Debbie Riddle as Deb and Ding do their thing . make you laugh 7 Dee Dee Wade and Joe Renshaw sing about their Separate Lives 8. LeAnne Weber tells us to Never Surrender with a song 9 The aCappella Choir sings: Rhythm of the Night 10. Dawn Miller performs: Mr Postman 11. Janet Calhoon tips her hat to New York, New York. 12 Robin Rhoades and Christy Case (emcee): Sure Christy — Sure. 13 Jesse McGuire and Holly Washburn Together ” 14 Tammy Knight. Renee Buhol and Ding Ludwtck as: The Phoney Express 15 Kendra Stutzman sings: Run for the Roses Follies 77 Greatest Hits In ’86 Greatest Hits in '86 was the theme chosen for the 1986 Spirit Week. Each day of the week featured a different style of music, suggesting to the students the different style of dress they should wear: Monday, Polka; Tuesday. Fifties; Wednesday. Country; Thursday, Heavy Metal; Friday, Beach Bop; The week ended with a crowd-pleasing pep assembly, featuring the yelling contest, cheers, announcement of the Spirit Couples and rousing spirit overall. l.Our Freshman Spirit Couple. Christina Hessler and Doug Cook. 2. Our Seventh Grade Spin! Couple. Angie Dearman and Jamie Grove 3. Our Sophomore Spirit Couple. Brett Sweers and Laura Perkins 4 Jesse McGuuire blushes as the cheerleaders shout his praises at the assembly 5 Lyshell Moderl — real spirit??? 6 Doug Hughes dreams ol Hawaiian Beaches on bop day 7. The local beach bums Karen Webb. Michelle Perkins, and Deb Yesh 8. Our Junior Spirit Couple. Tony Herman and Jodi Woods 9. Our Eighth Grade Spirit Couple, Doug Carpenter and Jen- nifer Warner 10. Our Senior Spirit Couple. Kris Smoker and Kris Ctajkowski 9. 10. 78 Spirit Week -f 6 °i 10 1A1 rlZL yt pr 2 7 Juniors............. BACC................ Spring Play......... Boys’ Tennis........ Baseball............ Softball............ Track .............. Jr. High............ FFA................. Thespians........... Prom................ Twirp Week.......... NHS Foreign Study . 79 Mr. Andridge and Miss Ross PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT Theresa Wasikowski Kathy Hutchins SECRETARY Becky Barrows Kim Malovey TREASURER Aker, Kristina Allen, Todd Atienza, Mark Atienza, Michelle Baldwin, Jennifer Barnes, Wilma Barrows, Becky Bassage, Mark Bauman. Cindy Caudill, Gary Caudill, Larry Clark, Al Bell, Steven Bercaw, Russell Bystry, Trisha “Yes. again.” remarks Dawn Miller Cline. Timothy Cook, Rhonda Conzett, David Czajkowski, Karyn Danbury, Chris Davis, Mary Draper, David Eager, Rorlald Fenner, Konstance Juniors 81 Frank. Lisa Freese. Karri Geiger. Andrea Gest, Ron Green. Gwinn Griffith, Greald Grove, Jennifer Hand. Dana Hansman, Billi Houck. Shantel Hutchins, Kathy Johnson. Michael Junker, Paul Krontz, James Lesher, Wendy Leupp, Cinamon Litzau, Rhonda Losinski, Debra 82 Juniors Ludwick, Richard Malovey, Kimberly Mayer, Jill Metzger, Susan Miller. Allan Miller. Dawn Miller. Jean Modert, Lyshell Moore. Timothy Riddle. Deborah Robinson, Steve Ruder. Michelle Rumsey, Richard Rzepka. Matthew Scott. Rebecca Seafert, Cindy Shroyer. Daniel Smith. Dwayne Juniors 83 Smoker. James Smoker. Michael Stephens. Amanda Thacher, Rebecca VanAken, James Vorce, Darrell Wallow, Joseph Washburm, Holly Wasikowski, Theresa Wisman. Rhonda Wohlers. David Woodcox. Jennifer Woodcox, Sharon Woodruff, Terry Woods, Jodi Wotta. Craig Wotta. Cynthia Wrozek, Brian 84 Juniors Not Pictured: Bailey, Charles Cary, Bret Gilson, Timothy Vargo, Anthony White, Ken Show your enthusiasm, juniors! “I didn’t do it this time,” remarks T. J. Cline Even juniors love Santa. Juniors 85 Cosmetology Trisha Bystry Rhonda Litzau Kendra Stutzman Tina Yesh Health Occupations Ronald Fager Jennifer Grove Sue Hoag Wendy Lesher Angella Radley Sandy Shepherd Tia Strohm Marketing and Distributive Education Bob Aleman Renee Buholz Missy Carpenter Amy Crampton Lori Hall Billi Hansman Kerri Harsh Tonya Hyska Debra Losinski Chris Newbanks Rose Sikorski Angie Simon Beckie Thacher Mike VanBlarcom Melody Wells Don Williams Machine Child Auto Tools Care Body Todd Allen Karen Bischoff Charlie Bailey Mike Himes Rita Harmon Tim Gilson Ken Hoard Tricia Stauffer Gerald Griffith Darin Jerome Trista Taylor Randy Litzau Kevin Kehoe Paula Trine Brian Mockler William Krontz Karen Webb Pat Pixley Ruth Sexton James VanAken Joe Wallo Computer Aided Design Steve Robinson Tracy Smith Ken White Richard Wilson 86 BACC Information Electricity Welding Processing Heating and Cutting and Air Conditioning Foundry Becky Boone Debbie Leach Tia Charles Kris Ludwick Rusty Bercaw Al Clark Mary Davis Colitta McGuire Larry Caudill Mike Kirpatrick Clarissa Drust n Deb Riddle Mike Hoard Mike Krzyzanski Theresa Goshorn Cindy Seaffert Rodney Sgambelluri Roger Rathburn Patsy Jennings Melissa Simon Dave Williams Dave Rinehart Wendy Kehoe Rhonda Wisman Joey Woodruff Tony Vargo Tammy Knight Sharon Woodcox Terry Woodruff Building Electronics Trades Brian Coats Steve Bell David Draper Bret Cary Mike Finley Rob Livengood Mike Gates Darrel Vorce Mike Johnson Dan Rinehart Brian Wrozek Ag Power Mechanics Tom Bidwell Ron Gest Brian Gilbert Rick Rumsey Dwayne Smith Jim VanVorst Stacy Weaver Ben Yearling Jeff Yearling Visual Communiations Rich Clifford Chris Danbury Lisa Frank Pat Murphy Jeanette Tooman Tammy Yearling Farm Management Tracy Fotchman Steve Noblit Steve Russell Auto Mechanics James House Tim Moore Steve Nettleman Kevin Norton Food Service Beth Livengood Becky Squires Amanda Stephens Tammy Vosburgh 1957 — The Senior Class this year put on a play that was very different. The stage was bare except for a few chairs and a table. The cast even came running through the audience! The play, “Curtain Going Up,” is the story of a senior class putting on a play. It has to do with all the trials and tribulations of the cast and their play director. Our play was directed by Miss Patricia Chisholm. — Sandra Strohm 1986 — History really does repeat itself! The cast chosen from all four grades was directed by Carl Rifen-burgh. The names and faces have changed, but the story remains the same. — Janet Calhoon First Row: Sharon Tefft, Larry Sielken, Darian Wiler, Nancy Goble. Second Row: Sandra Strohm, Carolyn Kibiloski, Miss Chisholm (director), Edith Calhoon, Joe Czberki, Hughie Hughes, Norman Copeland. Third Row: Bill Gregg. Gloria Herman, Valerie Smith, Jean Lutz, Richard Rubley. Fourth Row: Sharon Haenni, Janet Nowicki. Marily Yesh, Pat Ratkowski. Fifth Row: Janice Wright, Pat Tefft, Rosemary Nowak, Martha Wanar. Friday Night Cast — First Row: Jim VanDam. Marcy Weaver, Jodi Woods. Kristi Aker. Kim Norton, T. J. Cline. Second Row: Rob Dearman, Elissa Beard. Rhonda Rhoades, Heath Rifenburgh. Third Row: LeAnne Weber. Karyn Czajkowski Fourth Row: Neil Alger, Lance Long, Lisa Alger, Joe Moon, Karen Smoker. 88 Spring Play 5. 6. Saturday Night Cast — First Row: Jim VanDam, Marcy Weaver, Christy Case, Kim Malovey, Melinda Scully, T. J. Cline. Second Row: Rob Dearman, Connie Miner, Amy Sikorski, Heath Rifenburgh. Third Row: Angella Radley, Tia Strohm, Michelle Perkins. Fourth Row: Neil Alger, Doug Cook, Joe Moon, Laura Perkins. 1. Andy Fulbright (Rob Dearman) and Lorry Fuller (Jodi Woods). 2. Miss Henrietta Rivers (LeAnne Weber). 3. Miss Irene Burgess (Michelle Perkins), Mr. Norman Carter (Joe Moon), and Miss Carolyn Moran (Angella Radley). 4. Real Life Assistants — Tonia Bercaw, Robin Rhoades, Debbie Riddle, Jodi Case. Angela Modert, Anissa Radley. Joe Renshaw. 5. Miss Irene Burgess (Lisa Alger), Mr. Norman Carter (Joe Moon), and Miss Carolyn Moran (Karyn Czajkowski). 6. Milt Sanders (Heath Rifenburgh), and Nancy Leveridge (Christy Case). 7. Buck O’Hara (T. J. Cline), and Elsie Hunter (Marcy Weaver). 7. Spring Play 89 Tennis Team Wins Pennfield Title First Row: Steve Salyer, Charles Danbury, James Daniels, Tom Haviland, Tony Steffes, David Kregger, Doug Cook. Second Row: Coach Martin Woodcox, Brian Wrozek, Rich Ludwick, Darin Jerome, Mike Finley, Chris Danbury, Dave Wohlers, Paul Junker and Steve Platter. Rich Ludwick Steve Salyer Coach Martin Woodcox, in his 15th year as the boys’ tennis coach, led his team to a 5-9 record. Bronson tied for first in the Pennfield Tournament and finished second in the Bronson Invitational. Coach Woodcox noted that the team fulfilled his expectations as many good players were lost from last year’s team. “The boys came within a few points of winning many of their matches but were not able to pull out a victory.” At the conclusion of the school year Mr. Woodcox retired from his teaching career, but plans to continue coaching girls’ and boys’ tennis. He has spent long hours building a tennis program for Bronson and should be commended for his diligent efforts. We wish him the best of success in his semi-retirement. 90 Tennis ’ Tennis •nsonj . 1 P ■ i Hillsdale mm Y Coldwater jj Pennfield 'flp Second place al Bronson Invlti Springfield Constantine Albion Coldwater Con stantlne Tied for first at Peni Sturgis Springfield V ' Albion Edwardsburg Sturgis Sixttvpla e at Regional fournament Columbia Central Opponents 6 fc. ment CONCERT CHOIR First Row: Todd Rice, Veronica Aguinaga, Sandy Allen, Karyn Smoker, Shawn Roberts, Michelle Badgley. Second Row: Tamara Jones, Mary Albright, Kim Odell. Charlene Gump, Shelley Jennings, Sharon Caudill, Shelley D. Smith. Third Row: Vickie Shaffer, Tina Foster, Teeka Ludwick, Tina Gates. Shelley Grindle, Renee Kulpinski, Julie Herman, Karen Kirkpatrick. Fourth Row: Jodi Shaffer, Shantel Houck, Anissa Radley, Alicia Rissman, Michelle Barrington, Kendra Miller, Kim Ankney, Chris DuJardin, Mrs. Pustelnik. The Bronson Concert Choir had an outstanding year. At the district choral festival they received a first division rating. This was a “first” for the 9th- 10th grade non-selected choir. Two members also did an excellent job. In January, Kendra Miller and Tina Gates were selected into honors choir at the University of Michigan. TAG TAG students attended a two day conference at Battle Creek Central High School. The conference centered around communication skills, as the students listened authorities talk about skills ranging from person-to-person communication to various forms of media communication. In the afternoons they worked in small groups to sharpen their personal skills. First Row: Missy Wilber, Dana Hand, Dawn Miller. Second Row: Rob Dearman, Scott Turner. Concert Choir TAG 91 Varsity Scores Respectable Season First Row: Manager Robin Rhoades, Manager Theresa Wasikowski, Jamie Smoker, Chris Withington, Craig Wotta, Scott Carpenter, Darby Wiler, Rob Dearman. Second Row: Coach Scott German, Matt Rzepka, Mark Bassage, Scott Turner, Steve Bell, Don Carpenter, Bret Cary, Assistant Coach Kurt Smoker. Don Carpenter 92 Matt Rzepka Scott Carpenter First year Coach Scott German instructed his varsity baseball team to a second place finish in the conference with a 7-4 record and a respectable 11-11 complete record. Darby Wiler, Scott Carpenter, Don Carpenter, and Scott Turner were named to the All-Conference team while Craig Wotta and Matt Rzepka earned Honorable Mention. Jamie Smoker was awarded Special Mention. Coach German commented, “We made a lot of progress as a team over the year and improved in every aspect.” Varsity Baseball JV’s Gain Valuable Experience First Row: Brett Sweers, Chad Frohriep, Rusty Smith, Steve Byler, TJ Hathaway, Chad Smoker, Jason Deal, Kerri Blouin, Chad Roach. Second Row: Coach Todd GErman, Jon Frohriep, Mike Furney, John Ganton, Scot Bystry, Mike Bercaw, Kevin Parker, Kim Ankney and Colleen Crabill, managers. TJ Hathaway Kerry Blouin Brett Sweers, Steve Byler, Scott Bystry The JV baseball team, Coached by Todd German, finished with a 5-1 record in the conference and 7-8 overall. The team consisted of eight freshmen and seven sophomores who gained valuable experience that will help improve their record next season. JV Baseball 93 Varsity Softball Retains Winning Form Jeanette Tooman First Row: Tonja Roach, Kim Odell, Angela Modert, Marcy Weaver, Lori Marks. Second Row: Coach Carl Rifenburgh, Susan Carpenter, Cindi Wotta, Deb Yesh, Rhonda Wisman, Kathy Hutchins, Becky Scott, Assistant Coach Deb Rifenburgh. The Dugout Cindi Wotta The varsity softball team, again Coached by Carl Rifenburgh, finished the season with a 14-5 record while taking second in the league with an 8-4 record. The team captured first place in the Bronson Invitational for the first time. Deb Yesh and Cindi Wotta were named to the All-Conference Team while Kim Odell was awarded honorable mention and Lori Marks received special mention. Coach Rifenburgh noted, “There were a lot of expectations that should have happened but didn’t quite happen, but we finished with a respectable record which will be improved next year.” Bronson 13 15 11 13 11 11 1 14 10 12 5 5 9 i Varsity Softball Dka ii 'hite Pittton Sturgis Springfield Colon Hillsdale Pennfield Colduuater Idwater Valley tllevue lievue jj Olivet 'aple Valley Springfield onstantine St. Philip St Philip Opponents 1 4 6 1 1 i 7 6 1 4 11 5 15 0 1 5 5 0 94 Varsity Softball Outstanding First Season For JV First Row: Amy Carpenter, Amy Sikorski, Cindy Bauman, Missy Swift, Becky Carpenter. Second Row: Coach Jim Modert, Leah Friedel, Tracy Hand, Jodi Wohlers, Michelle Barrington, Shanelle Bohacz. Amy Carpenter The Dugout The JV softball team coached by Jim Modert started their first season with six straight victories. Their season record was 10 3 and their future looks bright as this young team consisted of eleven freshmen and one junior. Coach Modert noted that the team had good offensive play since six of the games were stopped short by the ten run mercy rule. JV Softball 95 Boys Tie For Second in Conference 96 First Row: Dan Rippey, Bill Green. Jon Livengood, Gene Jones, Joe Yoder. T. J. Cline, Brian Coats, Jim VanDam, Matt Cline, Randy Litzau. Second Row: Heath Rifenburgh, Tadd McMicheals, Joe Moon, Joe Renshaw, Kevin Smith, Rich Clifford, Stacy Weaver, Jim McGuire. L. D. Wiler, Jesse McGuire. Third Row: Coach Carrol Moon, Jason Wilson, Darrel Vorce, Tom Bidwell, Mark Reiger, Mike VanBlarcom, Dave Pavlov, Kris Smoker, Greg Anderson, Tom Scully, Dan Shroyer, Assistant Coach Keith Dykman. Kris Smoker Jim McGuire, Jesse McGuire, Brian Coats Coach Carrol Moon sparked the boys’ track team to a second place finish in the SMAA with a 4-2 record and a total record fo 5-4. The team took first place in the White Pigeort Matt Cline Co-ed Relays and Quincy Invitational. Jesse McGuire and Tom Bidwell each took first place at the conference meet and both qualified for the state meet. Jesse finished second in the mile run and fifth in the two-mile run. Coach Moon said that he was pleased with the season and that the team “competed as well as we thought and sometimes they even surprised themselves.” Boys’ Track Bronson 53 63 88 67 54 73 Boys’ Track Coldwater Place in Kiwanis Invitational Hillsdale Quincy Olivet Pennfield Springfield st Place at Qui Invitational Maple VaHe Bellevue ourth Place at Constants Invitational fTa First Place in White P£uon Co-ed Relays Opponents 83 St Ph P 0 _ K7 , Fourth Place at Regional pSt ret Second Place in SMAA League Meet Girls Claim Third Consecutive SMAA Title Heather Badgley i it i First Row: Elissa Beard, Josie Hansman, Courtney Wilson, Missy Wilber, Becky Barrows, Holly Washburn, Anissa Radley, Shelly Jennings, Charlene Gump, Karen Smoker. Second Row: Kendra Miller, Karyn Czajkowski, Jodi Case, Beth Barrows, Lisa Alger, Kim Ankney, Shantel Houck, Tina Foster, Heather Badgley. Third Row: Kris DuJardin, Charity Finley, Pam Tooman, Yvonne Yearling, Dawn Miller, Dawn Schottenloher. Jenny Grove, Kim Clover, Jean Miller, Coach Chris Brilinski. Dawn Schottenloher Dawn Miller For the third straight year, Coach Chris Brilinski and the Girls’ Track Bronson 47 53 55 75 V 91 Opponents Sixth place at MSU Relays Coldwater 81 Second place in Kiwanis Invitational Hillsdale 75 Qumcy Olivet 73 52 Vi Third place at Athens Relays Pennfield 50 Springfield 42 Fourth place at Quincy Invitational Maple Valley 55 Bellevue First place at Constantine Invitational First place at White Pigeon Co-ed Relays 58 St. Philip 3a Second place at Regionals First place at SMAA League Meet girls’ track team went undefeated in the SMAA and finished the season with a 6-3 record. The team also claimed the White Pigeon Co-ed Relays and Constantine Invitational. Placing first in the conference meet were Dawn Schottenloher, Kim Clover, Heather Badgley, Missy Wilber, Shantel Houck, Jean Miller and Beth Barrows. At the state meet Dawn Schottenloher won the state title in the 110 hurdles and finished second in the 330 hurdles, while Kim Clover took fourth in the 440 run. The 880 relay team, consisting of Missy Wilber, Dawn Schottenloher, Jenny Grove and Kim Clover, finished sixth. The team took sixth place at state for the second year in a row. Girls’Track 97 Aguinaga, Liiea Bailey. Delyn Bassage, Kim Bauman, Melissa Bodi, CraJg Brousc, Susanin CLASS OF 1991 Fenner, Nick Gates, Tamara Gibbs, Jason Grove, James Haviland. Chad Hensell, Jennifer Hoard. A. J. Hoath, Jason Horten. Marc Houck. Joel Hough, 4yralyn Howe, Tom Hurley, Kris Keesler. Shane LaMontagne. Traci Leupp. Kelly 98 Seventh Grade Long. Cristi Ludwick, Chentel Ludwick. LeeAnn McDaniel, Jennifer McDonald. Greta Meese, Jeremy Metzger, Andrew Michael, Peggy Miller, Cassie Miller, Christine Modert, Lexann Modert. Matt Morrison. Danny Moyer. Vicki Myers P Plat Prine, Ransbottom, Meltssa Rice, Trent Rissman, Matt Roberts. Jeff Rutherford, Jamie Rutherford, Jodi Sexton, Rhonda Sgambelluri. Elizabeth Six. Becky Skaggs, Tonya Smith. Crystal Stevens, Kristi Sweers, Jenny VanDam. Jill Verrill, Tricla Walkup, Robin Wallo. Rob Washburn, Brian Weber, Darcy Weddle, Sandy West. Billie Jo Wheaton, Tim Wilber, Angela Wing, Amy Wing. Melissa Williams. Martia Wohlers. Shawn Seventh Grade 99 CLASS OF 1990 Adams. Mark Baldwin. Jamie Barr, Tonya Bischel. Donald Blouin. Debbie Bogucki, Lonnie Butters. Chad Bystry, Derek Carpenter. Doug Cary. Angela Cary. Jennifer Caudill, Leslie Caudill, Tony Charlier, Elizabeth Clover, Stephen Conley, Starr Copas, Leo Covey, Larry Cranson, Amy Crites, Derek Cuthbert, Angela Davis, Brad Deal. Jeanie DuJardin, Angela Ellis, April Ellis, Robert Fisher. Tony Frank. Kathryn Fry, Tammy Gerber. Brant Himes. Nicole Hoard. Orie 100 Eighth Grade Hoard, Tammy Hoff. Joseph Hoffman, Nicholas Hogan. Donald Hutchins, Charles Jeffery. Amanda Johnson, Stephen Kriser, Amy Krontz, Patty Leslie, Daniel Marler, Walter Mayer. Eric Miller, Jeffery Mills, Daved Moyer, Jeannie Owens, Theresa Pask, Nicole Perkins, Heather Prine, Joseph Ransbottom, Chad Ransbottom, Chris Reynolds, Brian Reynolds, Nathan Ritchie, Susan Roberts. Mark Roberts. Mike Robinson, Sean Rodgers, Tracy Rozaski, Hannah Russell, Richard Sandy, Paul Scott, Shawn Scriber, Melissa Scully, Bethany Shedd, James Shrontz. Timothy Smith, Pamela Smith, Scott Sobeski. Melissa Stone. Kara Eighth Grade 101 Stoner. Donald Strong. Sonia Taylor, Shanda Tooman, Candace Trine, Raymond VanAken, Troy Vaughn, Michelle Verrill, Raymond Warner, Jennifer Wasikowski, Garry Webb. Jason Wheeler. Sara Wiard. Brian Wiler. Dodie Wood. Marcy Yearling. Rich Yerrick, Shannon Yoder, Yvette Seventh — Not Pictured: DePuy, Nickole Furlong, Danny Krontz, Jay Newbanks, Doug Otis, David Mangold, Kevin Read. Dallas Eighth — Not Pictured: Clayton, Angela Green, David Griffeth, Lisa Hensell, Joseph Krall, Eric McGregor, Teri McKinley. Kenneth Rumsey, Brent Shepherd. John Stone. Ken White. Pat White. Scott Whitley, Michelle Wing, Roland Woolf. Heath Read. Beau 102 Eighth Grade Mr. Bobalik. Advisor Jennifer Warner, Secretary Chris Ransbottom, Vice President Sara Wheeler. Treasurer Mr. Rifenburgh, Advisor Junior High Student Council 103 Future Farmers of America Throughout the year Bronson’s FFA has put on many various activities. This year was the first in many years for Donkey basketball which was a great success. Teachers and FFA members participated in this event. Another activity that the FFA sponsored was the Sweetheart dance held on February 14. Music was provided by Charlie Hoff and Troy Michaels. The 1986 Sweetheart candidates were Theresa Wasikowski, Jean Miller, Kristi Aker, Courtney Wilson, Kris Dujardin, Rhonda Rhoades, Shanna Smith, Jodi Case, Becky Carpenter, Missy Swift, Jodi Wohlers, and the 1986 Sweetheart was Amy Carpenter. Approximately $468 was raised by these candidates. Special Awards Mrs. Roseanna Danbury — Mother of the Year Mr. Andy Kelley — Honorary Chapter Member Amy Carpenter — Chapter Sweetheart 1986 An Awards banquet was held on May 22, the following were 1986 award winners: First Row: Dekalb Award - Susan Carpenter Star Agribusinessman — Jim VanVorst Star Greenhand — Jason Deal Tom Kehoe Award — Charles Danbury Second Row: Ag Placement Award — Tom Bid well Greg Traskos Award — Randy Hyska Star Agribusinessman — Jeff Yearling Star Farmer — Scott Carpenter 1986 87 Officers President —Theresa Wasikowski Vice President — Chris Danbury Treasurer — Shantel Houck Reporter — Jean Miller Sentinel — Jason Deal Not Pictured: Secretary — Joe Wallo 104 F.F.A. Miss Chisholm Takes Final Bow words will be missed by everyone. On April 29 Troupe 620 had their banquet to honor senior members and to recognize members who earned additional points. Act I of the program was the senior spotlight. Each senior was honored by a limerick that was especially written for him her. A yellow carnation with blue ribbons was also given. Act II was the presentation of awards. Senior awards were presented by Thespian sponsor Miss Patricia Chisholm. Members vote for persons to receive the Troupe 620 Award. Recipients were Christy Case, Kris Ludwick, and Joe Moon. Best Thespian Awards were earned by Lisa L. Alger and Michelle E. Perkins. Act III featured Mrs. Lyda Stillwell, Associate Professor of Theatre at Western Michigan University, using the technique of improv to direct a scene in which troupe members participated. First Row: Senior members Michelle Perkins, Angella Radley. Tia Strohm, Lisa Alger. Second Row: Marcy Weaver, Christy Case, Kris Ludwick, Aimee Smith, Joe Moon, Tracy Fochtman, and Dianne Wade. Thespians show enthusiasm as they participate in improv demonstration. The International Thespian Society, a theatre honorary organization for high school students, held their initiation in March. Students initiated into Troupe 620 were T. J. Cline, Rob Dearman, Joe Moon, Angella Radley, Joe Renshaw, Robin Rhoades, Debbie Riddle, Marcy Weaver, and LeAnne Weber. After the formal initiation, the new members were required to do improve situations and their creativity was enjoyed by the audience. The members of Thespian Troupe 620 would like to extend a special thank you to Miss Patricia Chisholm, a dedicated and caring person. Because of her enthusiasm and willingness to give freely of her time, Troupe 620 was a success. Miss Chisholm is retiring from public school education and has closed the curtain on her thirty-nine years at Bronson High School. Her smile and encouraging First Row: Advisor Patricia Chisholm, Treasurer Christy Case, Secretary Kris Ludwick, Mr Rifenburgh. Second Row: Vice President Michelle Perkins. President Lisa Alger, and Scribe Tracy Fochtman Thespians 105 Just Between You and Me The 1986 Junior-Senior Prom was held at the Quality Inn Convention Center in Coldwater on May 3. “Just Between You and Me” was the theme chosen by the junior class and the ballroom and hallways were beautifully decorated in maroon, creme, and pink. Everyone enjoyed dancing to the music provided by “Jinx.” The traditional Grand March was also very entertaining. A first: The Garter Ceremony involved the boys wearing their dates’ garter on their arm and keeping it as a souvenir. 4 5 106 Prom 7. 1. Too bad, Mike Hoard. It’s Scott Kemery’s harem! 2. Steve Robinson, Melissa Wiard, Dave Pavlov, and Jennie Woodcox. Tired already? 3. All enjoy good food and company. 4. Karyn Czajkowski and Chris Withington. 5. Kristi Aker, Dana Hand, Courtney Wilson, Jenny Baldwin, and Jodi Case . . . See those legs! 6. What a good looking bunch! 7. Get down. Melody Wells! 8. Don’t just stand there — dig in. 9. The Grand March. 10. Courtney Wilson takes time out to chat with the guys. Prom 107 T.W.I.R.P. Week The 1986 version of T. W. I. R. P. (The Woman Is Required to Pay) week took place on April 21-25. The theme for the week was “Nothing Serious!,” with individual themes for each day: Monday, Hats n’ Shades; Tuesday, Switch (guys dress like girls and vice versa); Wednesday, Toga (with the slave auction also); Thursday. Summer Daze (Primarily Hawaiian shirts); and Friday, Down and Out in BHS (bums and bag ladies). A zany assembly held on Friday afternoon featured such competitive events as the ever popular obstacle course, the lemon eating contest, the battle of the belchers and a new legs contest. The evening activities held on Friday at 7 P.M. ended the grueling, but fun, competition between the classes. Even though the underclassmen worked hard and putup a good fight, the seniors were victorious. To add a finishing touch, the MORP (backwards PROM) was held in the cafetorium. The D.J.’s for the evening were Kim and Lori Cranson, otherwise known as “Dead Fish on the Beach.” The “totally tasteless” event ended around midnight with many tired people pitching in to get the cafetorium back to its “pre-Morp” condition. The week really was “Nothing Serious!” 5. 6. 110 TwirpWeek 1. Can you name these legs? 2. Hats n’ Shades in choir?! 3. Karyn Czajkowski and the lemon eating contest. “Let’s go, Karyn!” 4. Don’t drop the eggs!!! 5. Don Carpenter and Aimee Smith working hard on the candy sale. 6. Jim VanVorst ... the champion in the guys’ T.W.l.R.P. week arm wrestling. 7. Jamie Smoker and Don Carpenter. Having fun, boys?” 8. Jodi Case in the battle of the belchers. 9. Mr. Moon starts the arm wrestlers’ competition. 10. Nice catch! (Jamie Smoker and Joe Ludwick) 11. Jamie Baldwin, Eve Yoder and Dodie Wiler on Hats n’ Shades day. 12. Scarf that lemon, Don!!! TwirpWeek 111 The purpose of the Foreign Study Club is to give students an opportunity to earn money to go to Europe. Over the past 15 years more than 100 B.H.S. students have enjoyed the fun and experiences found in different nations of Europe. Membership in National Honor Society is based on four criteria: scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Service is the motivation of most of the societies activities during the year, such as Bowling for Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Branch County, and helping with Parent-Teacher Conferences. The highlight of the year comes in March when new members are initiated and then inducted into the society in a formal ceremony. FOREIGN Study First Row: Angella Radley. Kim O’Dell. Kris Du ardin, Michelle Barrington. Amissa Radley. Lisa Platter. Second Row: Nate Disbro, Kenneth French, Cathy Milliman, Lyshell Modert, Robin Rhoades. Jenny Grove, Kim Clover. Tia Strohm. Shelley Smith. Third Row: Mr. Tracy, Todd Marks, Pam Tooman, Tadd McMicheals. Kim Mallow, Shanelle Bohacz, Dawn Kemery, Connie Miner, Dawn Miller, Nicole Badder, Traci Summerlot. Fourth Row: Tina Gates, Kendra Miller. Alicia Rissman, Amy Sikorski. Tonya Bercaw. Rob Dearman. Shelley Grindle. Rhonda Litzau, Jodi Wohlers. Leah Friedel, Missy McNees National Honor Society First Row: Missy Wilber. Cindi Wotta. Kristi Aker. Kris Czajkowski. Lori Marks, Tony Herman. Second Row: Jodi Woods. LeAnne Weber, Rich Ludwick, Theresa Wasikowski, Jill Mayer, Becky Barrows, Kim Malovey. Third Row: Dianne Wade. Lisa Platter, Yvonne Yearling, Jesse McGuire. Greg Anderson, Scott Turner, Susan Carpenter. Christy Case. Michelle Perkins. 112 Foreign N.H.S. c7 5 30 3 11 15 -2 i 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 9 lo n 22 15 24 15 % 17 1% 20 n ir 23 2? Class of 1986.........................114 Senior memories.......................123 Baby candids..........................126 Senior achievements...................129 Senior motto, song, etc...............134 Senior poll results...................135 Senior recognition night..............136 Graduation............................138 Senior class picture..................140 Honored athletes......................142 Awards assembly.......................144 Friends...............................145 Advertisements........................148 14 10 15 — KAIL'S 1 2 2 7 ? 11 12 25 % 17 1% 113 $«., « J. JJufk es President GLASS OF 1S8S Christy Case Vice-President Wr. Carroll Woon Wr. J(eith 'JbyLman Advisors Secretary -Slott C. - -Kemery Treasurer 114 Seniors l oLerl JC. -A(a Met!, J. Barrows Janet J. CatL (jrrg W. -Anderson Seniors 115 116 Seniors X. Dockt man TJhereSa J?. (jOili orn Bri an 3- Qtt’crt Kick J. JJ, erm a n Seniors 117 J ,vin I. J(.k o lAJenJy X. JU 09 IVMum tt. J(ronU Jbehru 4. rjCeatlt tdolwrl C?. eJCivinyood - Ari'j ywf S. oLudwicL 118 Seniors jCori Si. 7Har(ti jU, P. WcQuire Brian D. 'tUoclJer Carroll J. W, non Steven S. ?U il - Kevin J . } Jorton WicU e £. PerLins Jisa J. Platter Seniors 119 120 Seniors 121 sjomas ' TTTl 2 f aian •“o,jn fr”fi irrm 7 7i d riny ■ tc m “’S' ,u”£ fi T°d ut) moo 'Q S ’ unf •hs' Trnu un ? T 'X' VdarcUte X. W. eaver J aren S. Well % tunne £. WaJe WefJy X. Weth Sent ori flat Pictured: Seclty S. JSoone KanJy ?. JiUau Steven p. ?leff t man f uth 4. Sexton Darnara JC, 'Uodburglt JLy W. Woodruff Dina W. ye k 122 Seniors GOODBYE, MY FRIEND Goodbye, my friend Goodbye ’til then. Farewell until We meet again. It may be soon, It may be late. For us It’s always Worth the wait. I’ll miss our private Conversations, Quiet thoughts and Inspirations, All the times We laughed and cried, All the warmth We felt inside. Let’s keep in touch In our own way. Let’s share our dreams Another day. Let’s never lose The things we’ve shared. Let’s part as friends Who’ve loved and cared. 124 Memories Memories 125 126 The Way We Were Senior tell leuemen h Laura Albright Student Council — 3 Vice President — 1 Varsity Club — 3 Fall Play — 1 Student Director Concert Choir — 1 Powder Puff Football — 2 FFA Sweetheart Candidate — 1 Class Secretary — 1 Track — 1 Volleyball —4 Team Captain — 1 All Conference — 1 Special Mention — 1 Cross Country — 1 Bob Aleman Student Council — 2 D.E.C.A. — 2 State qualifier — 2 Class Treasurer— 1 Football — 2 Wrestling — 1 Liaa Alger Varsity Club — 3 Thespians — 3 Secretary — 1 President — 1 Best Thespian Award Fall Play — 3 Spring Play — 2 Follies r- 3 Student Director — 1 Concert Choir — 1 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Cheerleading — 2 Powder Puff Football — 3 Track — 2 Manager — 1 Cross Country — 1 French Club — 1 Treasurer — 1 Branch County Junior Miss Participant Fourth Runner-Up Greg Anderson Varsity Club National Honor Society — 2 Vice President — 1 Talented and Gifted (TAG) J Band — 1 Tri-State Math Contest — 2 Michigan Math Test — 2 Track — 4 State Qualifier — 1 Basketball — 4 Cross Country — 4 State Qualifier — 1 French Club — 1 Calhoun Leadership Conference — 1 Beth Barrows Varsity Club — 3 Concert Choir — 1 _ Junior Honor Guard — 1 Powder Puff Football — 3 Track — 4 School Record for 2 mile run School Record for 2 mile relay State Qualifier — 2 Cross Country — 4 School Record State Qualifier — 2 Tom Bidwell FFA —4 Sentinel Star Chapter Agribusiness! State Farmer Varsity Club — 3 Junior Honor Guard — 1 T rack — 4 State Qualifier — 1 All-Conference — 1 Football — 4 Student Council — 2 FFA —4 Outstanding Scholar Silver in Livestock Judging Varsity Club — 3 Homecoming Court — 1 Football — 4 Honorable Mention — 1 All-Conference — 1 All-Area — 2 Channel 41 All-Star — 1 Baseball — 4 All-Conference — 2 All-Area Paula Bistel Spring Play — 1 Follies — 1 Band — 4 Renee Buholz Follies — 1 Concert Choir D.E.C.A. — 2 Local Award (1st) Tennis — 3 1 t Calhoon YearbookjStaff — 1 Quiz Bowl— 1 Fall Play — 1 Children's Play — 1 Follies —fe AcSppeHa Choir — 4 Solo and Ensemble Districts — 4 State Qualifier — 1 Vice President — 1 Honor Choir — 2 District and State Qualifer Tennis — 1 Susan Carpenter Student Council — 3 FFA —4 President — 1 Vice President-— 1 Treasurer — 1 Star Greenhand Star Chapter Farmer State Farmer Outstanding Junior Varsity Club —.3 National Honor Society — 2 Talented and Gifted (TA1 Tri-State Math Contest — 2 Michigan Math Test — 4 Powder Puff Football — 3 FFA Sweetheart Candidate — 1 Track-1 Basketball — 3 1 — 2 risty Case Thespians — 2 Treasurer — 1 Fall Play — 1 Don Carpenter Varsity Club — 3 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Football — 4 All-Conference — 2 Honorable Mention — 1 Basketball — 1 Baseball — 4 All-Conference — 1 Student Council -Varsity Club — 3 National Honor Society — 1 Quiz Bowl — 1 Spring Play — 1 Hope College Math Contest — 1 Acappella Choir — 3 Secretary — 1 Tri-State Math Contest — 1 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Homecoming Court — 1 Snoball Court — 1 Cheerleader — 3 Powder Puff — 3 Spirit Couple — 1 Missy Carpenter Band — 2 Concert Choir — 3 D.E.C.A. —2 Treasurer — 1 Class Vice President — 2 T rack — 2 Cross Country — 1 Spirit Core — 1 French Club — 1 Branch County Jr. Miss Program — 1 Scott Carpenter Tia Charles Senior Achievements 129 Band — 2 B.O.EjC. — 1 Rich Clifford VIC.A —2 Awards in locals, regionals and state Trackt-4 -] Qualified for State — 1 Cross Country- 4 Qualified for Regionals Matt Cline FFA — 3 Chapter Farmer Varsity Club — 3 Acappella Choir -— 1 Track — 4 Football — 2 Wrestling — 4 Kim Clover Student Council — 2 Treasurer —- 1 Foreign Study — 1 Varsity Club — 4 Track — 4 All-Conference — 4 % 11-Area — 4 sketball — 4 All-Conference — 2 All-Area — 2 Volleyball — 4 All-State All-Regional Dream Team All-Conference — 3 All-Area Spiker of the Year Award French Club — 1 Brian Coats Band — 2 ____ VICA --2 Awards in Districts, Regionals and State T rack — 4 Qualified for State — 1 ijj| pss Country — 4 ualified for State — 2 Amy Crampton Student Council — 1 Follies - 1 J Homecoming Court — 1 Homecoming Queen Powder Puff Football — 2 D.E.C.A. — 2 Qualified for State — 1 Tennis — 3 Kris Czajkowski Yearbook Staff — 2 Student Council — 1 Varsity Club — 4 National Honor Society — Follies — 3 Michigan Math Test — 1 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Homecoming Court — 1 Sno-ball Court — 2 Cheerleading — 4 Powder Puff Football — 3 130 Senior Achievements FFA Sweetheart Candidate — 2 FFA Local Chapter Sweetheart Spirit Couple — 1 Class Secretary — 1 H.O.S.A. — 1 Class Secretary — 1 Award at Locals, Regionals, State (1st), and Nationals (1st) Track All-Conference — 1 Area Best — 3 School Record in 440 yd. relay School Record in 880 yd. relay Basketball — 3 Spirit Core — 2 ranch County Junior Miss Participant ' Nathan Disbro FFA — 4 State Land Judging — 1 National Convention — 2 Foreign Study — 2 3 Varsity Club — 2 Tri-State Math Contest — 1 Football — 4 Wrestling — 2 Clarissa Drust Powder Puff Football — 2 Softball 1 Tennis — 1 Mike Finley Concert Ch ir - 1 VIC A 2 m Awards in Districts and Regionals Tennis — 4 Tracy Fochtman Yearbook Staff — 1 Varsity Club — 4 Thespians — 2 Office Of Scribe — 1 Fall Play — 2 Powder Puff Football — 3 T rack — 2 Laurie Friedel Band — 4 Solo Ensemble — 2 Concert Choir — 2 Michael Gates Quiz Bowl — 1 Concert Choir — 2 V.I.C.A. — 2 Class Reporter — 1 Brian Gilbert FFA —4 Golf — 2 Theresa Goshorn Foreign Study — 1 Concert Choir — 3 B.O.E.C. — 2 Flash Type Contest Lori Hall Foreign Study — 2 E.C.A. — 1 Awards in Districts and Locals Rick Herman Foreign Study — 1 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Homecoming Court — 1 Sno-bail Court — 1 T rack — 1 Area-Best Football — 4 MVP Senior Year All-Area (Honorable Mention) Basketball — 4 Honorable Mention — 1 Kenneth Hoard Track — 1 Basketball — 2 Baseball — 1 Cross Country — Doug Hughes Yearbook Staff —” Student Council — 4 President — 1 Foreign Study — 1 Varsity Club — 3 President — 1 Michigan Math Test — 2 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Homecoming Court,3 1 Homecoming Kin J Sfto-ball Court — Sno-ball King 1 Powder Puff Football — 3 Coach — 3 Class President — 3 T rack — 1 Football — 4 Basketball — 1 , R j Softball — 2 . B Manager — 2 Wrestling — 3 All-Conference — 1 Spirit Core — 1 French Club — 1 Randy Hyska FFA —4 Varsity Club — 2 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Football — 3 Special Mention — 1 Basketball — 2 Tonya Hyska Student Council — 1 Track — 1 Patsy Jennings Student Council — 1 Follies — 1 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Powder Puff Football — 3 B.O.E.C.— 2 Awards at Regionals — 2 President — 2 Basketball — 1 Darin Jerome Follies — 3 Acappella Choir — 4 Concert Choir — 1 Honor Choir — 1 Tennis — 4 2 r Kevin Kehoe Homecoming Court — 1 Sno-ball Court — 1 Sno-ball King Football — 4 All-Conference All Area Basketball — 2 Wendy Kehoe Student Council — 1 Concert Choir — 1 Wrestling — 1 Manager — 1 Scott Kemery Student Council — 2 Varsity Club — 2 Hope College Math Contest — 1 Michigan Math Test — 2 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Powder Puff Football — 2 Coach — 2 Boys’ State Alternate Class Treasurer — 4 Track — 2 Football — 4 Sturgis All Area (2nd Team) Baseball — 1 Wrestling — 4 All-Conference — 1 Mike Kirkpatrick V.I.C.Af- 1 1st place in Metal Welding Football — 1 Tammy Knight Follies — 1 B.O.E.C. — 1 Regionals William Krontz V.I.C.A. — 2 Track — 2 Cross Country — 1 Deb Leach Student Council — 1 Alternate — 1 Concert Choir — 2 Leadership Conference — 1 Randy Litzau Foreign Study — 1 Varsity Club — 1 Concert Choir — 1 Track — 4 Cross Country — 3 Wrestling — 4 Robert Livengood Football — 3 Baseball — 2 Kris Ludwick Foreign Study — 1 Varsity Club — 3 Thespians — 3 Scribe — 1 Secretary — 1 Fall Play — 3 Student Assistant — 1 Spring Play — 3 Follies — 3 Concert Choir — 2 Solo and Ensemble — 1 B.O.E.C.— 2 Secretary — 1 Regional and State Competition rack — 2 Basketball — 1 Lori Marks Student Council — 4 Parlimentarian — 1 Varsity Club — 3 National Honor Society — 1 Follies — 1 Concert Choir — 1 Tri-State Math Contest — 1 Michigan Math Contest — 2 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Sno ball Court — 1 Cheerleading — 2 Powder Puff Football — 3 Class President — 1 Class Vice President — 2 Softball — 4 All-Conference (Special Mention) Spirit Core — 1 French Club — 1 Secretary — 1 Calhoun Intermediate Leadership Forum — 1 Leadership Camp Student Council Forum - Leadership ( Jesse McGuire Student CounctT— Varsity Club — 3 National Honor Society — 2 Talented and Gifted (TAG) Follies — 1 Band — 4 President — 1 Acappella Choir — 1 Track — 4 All-Conference — 3 School Records Held in: One Mile Run Two Mile Run 880 Run Two Mile Relay All-State — 3 State Champion One Mile Run — 1 Two Mile Run — 2 Football — 1 Basketball — 3 Cross Country — 3 Co-Captain — 3 All-Conference — 3 All-Area — 3 State Champion — 2 Runner-up in State — 1 Spirit Core — 1 French Club — 1 Citizens Bee — 1 Competed in China and finishi third place Joe Moon Student Council — 2 Varsity Club — 3 Thespians — 1 Fall Play — 1 Spring Play — 1 Follies — 1 Masters of Ceremonies Band — 1 Acappella Choir — 3 Concert Choir — 1 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Boys' State — 1 Track — 4 Football — 4 Wrestling — 4 Spirit Core — 1 Steve Nettleman FFA — 4 Greenhand Chapter Farmer Baseball — 1 Stephen Noblit FFA —4 Cross Country — 1 Kevin Norton FFA — 1 Weight Lifting — 1 Michelle Perkins Yearbook Staff — 2 Assistant Editor— 1 lor — 1 Ident Council — 3 Varsity Club—4 W Thespians — 3 Vice President — 1 Treasurer — 1 Best Thespian Awaid — 1 National Honor Society — 2 President — 1 Fall Play — 3 Spring Play — 3 Follies — 3 Hope College Math Contest — 1 Band — 4 Secretary — 2 Vice President — 1 Acappella Choir — 3 President — 1 Concert Choir — 1 Homecoming Court — 1 Sno-ball Court — 2 1984 Sno-ball Queen Cheerleading — 2 FFA Sweetheart Candidate — 1 Volleyball — 1 Tennis — 4 International Thespian Convention Leadership Forum DAR Good Citizen Auard Lisa Platter Naional Honor Society — 2 Michigan Math Test — 2 Hope College Math Contest French Club — 1 Angella Radley Foreign Study — 4 Thespians • Fall Play ■ Spring Play — 21 FoHies — 2 'y 1 V Senior Achievements 131 Acappella Choir — 4 State — 2 Regional — 1 Honor Choir — 3 Junior Honor Guard 1 Powder Puff Football — 3 H.O.S.A. — 2 State — 2 Spirit Core — 2 Solo Ensemble — 4 Daniel Rinehart Quiz Bowl — 3 Fall Play — 2 (ncert Choir 1 [V.I.C.A ■ Secretary Golf- 1 Dave Rinehart Quiz Bowl — 1 Fall Play — 1 Acappella Choir — 2 Concert Choir - 1 Golf —3 3 Tonja Roach Student Council 3 Secretary — 1 Varsity Club — 3 Follies — 3 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Homecoming Court — 1 Powder Puff Football — 3 FFA Sweetheart Candidate — 1 Track — 1 Basketball Volleyball -3 Softball ■ All-Confer Spirit Core — 1 Christine Robinson French Club — 1 Steve Russell FFA —4 Foreign Study — 1 Football — 4 Wrestling — 3 Dawn Schottenloher Student Council — 1 Varsity Club — 3 Follies — 2 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Cheerleading — 1 Powder Puff Football 3 r Leadership Conference — 1 Track — 4 Captain — 2 All-Conference — 4 All-State — 2 State Champion 110 low Hurdles State Runner-up in 330 Hurdles School Records Held in: 110 Low Hurdles 330 Hurdles 880 Yard Relay 440 Yard Relay One Mile Relay 1985 State Mile Relay Champions basketball — 3 Captain — 1 Volleyball — 3 Cross Country ll Spirit Core — 2 . _ f 1 Thomas Scully Varsity ClulH— 3 Michigan Math Test — 3 Track — 2 Football — 4 Wrestling -4 State ng — t — 1 Ruth Sexton T rack — 2 Cross Country — 1 Sandy Shepherd Student Council — 1 Alternate — 1 Concert Choir — 2 H.O.S.A — 2 Locals — 1 Rose Sikorski Student Council — 1 Varsity Club — 3 Follies — 2 Band — 3 Solo gr Ensemble 1 ■ Choir 2 EnsembL- 2 « ■l Basketball — 1 ountry 1 Angela Simon Foreign Study 1 Follies — 1 Acappella Choir 2 Concert Choir 1 Solo and Ensemble® Honors Choir 2 D.E.C.A. — 2 Locals — 2 Melissa Simon V Concert Chon 1 Aitnee Smith jsRudent Council — 1 Ffreign Study — 2 Varsity Club — 4 Secretary — 1 Treasurer — 1 BLspi.ins 2____________ Fall Ra - 3 Student Director ll Follies — 1 Junior Honor Guardi Powder Puff Football — 3 Class Secretary — 2 D.E.C.A. — 1 President — 1 Track — 1 Volleyball — 4 Captain — 1 Softball — 1 M.A.S.S.P. Leadership Camp Leadership Conference — 1 Kim Smith Yearbook Staff — 2 Varsity Club — 4 Quiz Bowl — 2 Powder Puff Footballs— 3 B.O.E.C. — 2 Basketball — 2 Volleyball — 2 Softball — 3 All-Conference (Honorable Mention) All-Conference — 1 Tennis — 2 Tracy Smith Foreign Study — 3 Football — 1 Tennis — 1 Kris Smoker StudentCouncil — 2 Ja. .. FFA — 1 %In Varsity Club 3 Homecoming Court — 1 Spirit Couple — 1 D.E.C.A. — 1 Track — 3 Area Best — 2 Basketball — 4 All-Conference (Honorable Mention) I All-State (Honorable Mention) Captain — 1 14th in Area Scoring ronm 100k Staff — 1 ®reign Study — 4 Wfespians — 2 Fall Play — 3 Spring Play — 3 Student Director — 1 Student Assistant — 1 Follies — 3 Student Assistant — 1 Concert Choir — 3 Junior Honor Guard — 1 H.O.S.A. — 1 Vice President — 1 Locals, Regionals Awards Kendra Stutzman I Play — 2 Follies — 3 Acappella Choir — 2 V.I.C.A.— 2 President — 1 Locals, Regionals. and State Awards Wrestling — 1 Manager — 1 Jeanette Tooman Foreign Study — 2 Varsity Club — 4 Fall Play — 1 Spring Play — 1 Student Assistant — 1 I Follies — 2 r Band — 3 Acappella Choir — 4 V.I.C.A — 1 President — 1 Regionals Basketball — 1 Softball — 4 All-Conference — 1 Solo and Ensemble — 1 Paula Trine Concert Choir 2 Track IB Turner WSrsity Club — 2 ■'lationidjtionor Society® Talertedand Gifted (TAG) —l| Follies - 1 I If-fope College Math Conti B cappella Choir - 2 Michigan Math Test 2 [junior Honor Guard 1 Boys' State Football — 4 [AllState (2nd Team) ■ ll-Conference Sturgis All Area Iketball — 4 Baseball - 4 All-Conference 1st Place Bronson Computer Coni Rolland Vallance Acappella Choir 3 Concert Choir — 1 Honor Choir — 1 Football 3 Tennis - • 2 Solo and Ensemble 3 FFA — 4 Vice President — 1 Sentinel — 1 Varsity Club — 2 Powder Puff Football — 3 Coach — 3 V.I.C.A. — 1 Track — 3 Area Best — 1 Football — 4 Basketball — 1 Wrestling — 3 Team Captain — 1 State Qualifier — 1 Dianne Wade Yearbook Staff — 1 Student Council — 1 Varsity Club — 3 Thespians — 2 National Honor Society — 2 Fall Play — 2 Follies — 1 Band — 4 Treasurer — 3 Acappella Choir — 4 Honor Choir — 2 Michigan Math Homecoming Powder Puff Fo FFA Sweetheart Track — 2 Basketball — 2 Volleyball — 4 Tennis — 2 Leadership Conferem e 1 -1 -1 GTT— l arididatc - 1 World Affairsteminur Thespians Camp —j Marchelle Weaver Student Council — 1 Varsity Club — 3 Thespians — 1 Fall Play — 1 Spring Play — 2 Follies — 3 Acappella Choir — 2 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Powder Puff Football — 3 pirit Couple — 1 Track — 1 Basketball — 4 Volleyball — 1 Softball — 3 Spirit Core — 1 French Club — 1 Branch County Junior Miss Participant Melody Wells Student Council — 1 Alternate — 1 Varsity Club — 3 Follies — 3 Acappella Choir — 3 Vice President — 1 Concert Choir — 1 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Cheerleading — I Powder Puff Footba FFA Sweetheart Cab 1985 FFA Sweethea D.E.C.A. — 2 Locals, and State . _ Tennis — 1 ranch County Junior Miss ’articipant arby Wilei itudent Council — 2 arsity Club — 3 Junior Honor Guard — Homecoming Court — 1 Sno-ball Court — 2 Powder Puff Football — 2 Coach — 2 Football — 4 Captain — 1 Basketball — 2 Baseball — 4 All-Conference (Honorable Mention) — 2 All-Conference — 1 Wrestling — 1 French Club — 1 Don Williams DEC.A. — 2 Awards In Districts Golf -Basketball 4 ■ All-Conference (Honorable Mention) V All-Conference — 1 All State (Honorable Mention) Baseball 2 Rick Wolff Band — 2 Baseball — 1 •. Wrestling —- 1 Joey Woodruff Junior Honor Guard — 1 V.I.C.A 2 Treasurer — 1 Jeff Yearling B FFA 4 VIC.A.— 2 Awards in Locals Yvonne Yearling Yearbook Staff — Foreign Study 1 Varsity Club — 3 National Honor Society 2 Secretary — 1 Quiz Bowl — 1 Acappella Choir — 3 Michigan Math Test — 2 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Track — 1 Tennis — 3 Captain — 1 Student of the Month — 1 Deborah Yesh Powder Puff Football - 3 Basketball — 4 Softball — 4 All-Conference — 1 French Club — 1 Joseph Yoder FFA —4 Foreign Study — 4 Quiz Bowl — 1 Track — 1 Senior Achievements 133 GRADUATION DATE: JUNE 4 1986 GLASS M0TT0: TAKE HANDS AND PART WITH LAUGHTER: TDUEH LIPS AND PART WITH TEARS. SMILE AND REMEMBER THE MEMOR AND THEY'LL LAST YDU THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. GLASS G0L0RS: MAROON AND ER GLASS S0NG: GOOD-BYE BY: NIGHT RANGER MORE THAN A BY: BOSTON GLASS FL0WER EREAMROSE Senior Motto, Song, Answers Page 126 1. Tracy Fotchman 2. Jim VanVorst 3. Melody Wells 4. 8th grade trip 5. Kevin Norton 6. Kris Smoker 7. Kris Czajkowski 8. Doug Hughes’ bir iday party 9. Kevin Kehoe 10. Lori Marks 11. Mike Swift 12. Jeff and YvonnefYearlin j 13. Scott Turner 14. Marcy Weaver 15. Christy Case 16. Tia Strohm 17. Rolland Vallance 18. Kris Ludwick 19. Don Carpenter and Darby VJjTer Page 127 1. Michelle Perkins 2. Kim Clover 3. Doug Hughes 4. Bob Aleman 5. Missy Simon 6. Kendra Stutzman 7. Scott Noblit 8. Laura A., Dianne W., A 9. Laurie Fxiedel 10. Steve miss ll 11. Janet-Salho 12. Ta(rm™Knight 13. TomT3?ull 14. Patsy «tefii jrT 15. Brian Gilbert 16. Randy Hysk 17. Mike Gates 18. Joe Moon 19. St. Mary’s TfTTGraders Best Athlete 1. Kim Clover 2. Dawn Schottenloher 3. Beth Barrows 1. Jesse McGuire 2. Kris Smoker 3. Mike VanBlarcom and Darby Wiler ost Ripped On: 1. Kendra Stutzman 2. Melody Wells 3. Yvonne Yearling and Marcy Weaver ietest 1.Chris Robinson 2. Lisa Platter 3. Paula Bistel 1. Brian Coats 2. Joe Yoder 3. Greg Anderson ost Spirited: 1. Lori Marks 2. Kris Czajkowski 3. Lisa Alger 1. Todd Stewart 2. Kris Smoker 3. Darby Wiler Most Talented 1. Michelle Perkins 2. Christy Case 3. Lisa Alger 1. Jesse McGuire 2. Joe Moon 3. Scott Turner Most Vocal Musical: 1. Angella Radley and Janet Calhoun 2. Michelle Perkins 3. Melody Wells Most Creative: 1. Michelle Perkins 2. Kris Czajkowski 3. Tracy Fotchman 1. Nate Disbro 2. Scott Kemery 3. Dave Rinehart Most Imaginative 1. Marcy Weaver 2. Kendra Stutzman and Tracy Fotchman 3. Tonja Roach and Kris Ludwick 1. Darby Wlier 2. Dave Rinehart 3. Doug Hughes Most Agricultural: 1. Sue Carpenter 2. Kim Clover 3. Laura Albright 1. Jim VanVorst 2. Jeff Yearling 3. Steve Russell and Randy Hyska Class Clown 1. Marcy Weaver 2. Melody Wells and Kris Ludwick 3. Tonja Roach and Tracy Fotchman 1. Kris Smoker 2. Jim Van Vorst and Todd Stewart 3. Bob Aleman Trend Setter: 1. Kendra Stutzman 2. Dawn Schottenloher and Beth Barrows 3. Lisa Alger 1. Todd Stewart 2. Kris Smoker 3. Scott Turner Best Dressed 1. Christy Case 2. Michelle Perkins 3. Amy Crampton and Deb Leach 1. Scott Turner 2. Kris Smoker 3. Rick Herman. Nate Disbro and Joe Yoder Cutest Couple: 1. Kris Smoker Kris Czajkowski 2. Don Carpenter Marcy Weaver 3. Darby Wiler Tonja Roach . Doug Hughes Kim Clover. Scott Kemery Karen Webb Most Likely To Succeed 1. Susan Carpenter 2. Cristy Case 3. Michelle Perkins 1. Jesse McGuire 2. Greg Anderson 3. Scott Turner Most Outgoing 1. Lori Marks 2. Kris Czajkowski 3. Melody Wells 1. Doug Houghes 2. Darby Wiler 3. Kris Smoker risty'S se 2. Sue Carpenter 3. Lisa Patter 1. Greg Ande on 2. Jesse McGuire 3. Scott Turner ri Majfcs 2. vhristy Case 3 ue Carpenter Darby WileC Scott Kemery ichelle Perkins 3 Am C;ami Cram ky and Kendra and Sue Melody Welfc Kris O i Michelle Perkins 2. Kris Czajkowski 3. Beth ws and Aimee Smith ust 2. Amy Crampton 3. Aimee Smith. Michelle Perkins and uire 2. Rich Clifford 3. Greg Anderson ells 2..DianneWade«3«Tonja Roach Kris Smoker 3. Mike VanBlarcom nson 2. Christy Case 3. Amy Crampton yska NDpug Hughes 3. Rich Clifford Mr. Moon, Doug Hughes, and Mr. Dykman The fourth annual Class Recognition Night was held Thursday, May 29, 1986 in the Middle School Auditorium. The awards and achievements and scholarships were given followed by the talent portion. Such acts included an all-girl rock band, singing, humorous skits, dancing, and acting. The Masters of Ceremonies for the evening were Greg Anderson, Patsy Jennings, Jesse McGuire, and Dianne Wade. The night ended by the entire class of “86” singing “Good-bye,” one of the Class songs, while slides were showing their last week of school together. Mr. Carroll Moon and Mr. Keith Dykman directed the program. “You Educate Our Life” “Smiling Lisa” “That’s What Friends are For 136 Class Night — Ruth Sexton Carroll Moon ‘'ward — I Award — M rd (choir) — Michelle Perkins Ac St Americanism Activities A Lisa Alger John Philip Sousa Arion Award DAR Good Citizen Award — Michelle Perki French 1) Marcy Weaver I French II: Darby Wiler Typing: Lisa Alflfr 4 : Greg Anderson Christy Case cellence: Susan Carpenter Math Contest Participation: Su athan Disbro Lori Marks Greg Anderson Hope College Math Contest Participation: Scott Turner Ma Michelle Perkins Excellence: Susan Carpenter High School High Score on th Math Prize Competition: Lisa-Platter Science Excellence: Scott Tu S.M.A.A. Computer Competion: Lisa PI tter Sue Carpenter Scott Turner Alb an Computer Yearbook: (M est: Scott Turner 137 Susan Carpenter Valedictorian Laura and Bob, “First as always. MORE TflflN FEELINE GRfllDUflTIQN 1986 Doug and Theresa: Cane Ceremony Isn’t it funny how times goes so fast. Our Freshman year was just present, and now it’s in the past I just can’t get over it. it seems so strange, yesterday we were the youngest here, and today we reign. Next thing I knew, it seems it happened over night. I was a Sophomore already. Wait, this can’t be right. I was having such a good time with all of my friends, then all of a sudden. my Junior year was just around the bend. One morning I woke up and looked in my mirror, something wasn’t right — 1 was starting my Junior year. While I was dreaming one night, I woke at the dawn only to find out the night was our Junior-Senior Prom. All of a sudden class was interrupted by the school P.A. Senior Class meeting will be held on Monday. When’s our Senior trip, what colors will we wear? Decisions, this doesn’t seem fair. Next thing I knew I was up on the stand with a smile on my face and a diploma in my hand. So Graduation can’t really be called “the end” rather a time to tuck away memories and wish the best to friends. — Marcy Weaver Seniors play for last time HBillP Honored Kris Smoker Basketball Beth Barrows Track Tim Moore Wrestling Scott Kemery Wrestling Cindi Wotta Basketball, Volleyball, Softball Darby Wiler Baseball Missy Wilber Track Shantel Houck Track Doug Hughes Wrestling Kim Clover Basketball, Volleyball, Track Don Williams Basketball These students were named to the SMAA All-Conference teams for the 1985-86 athletic seasons. They should be commended for their hard work and should be proud of what they have accomplished. Jean Miller Track Don Carpenter Football, Baseball Deb Yesh Softball 142 Honored Athletes ATHLETES Brian Coats Cross Country Dawn Schottenloher Track Scott Turner Baseball Tom Bidwell Track Heather Badgley Track Mickey Smoker Football Tom Scully Wrestling Tony Herman Wrestling Jenny Grove Volleyball Scott Carpenter Football Baseball Kevin Kehoe Football Dwayne Smith Jesse McGuire Jim VanVorst Wrestling Cross Country Wrestling Track Coaches from around the league voted on the players that they thought showed the most consistency throughout the season and demonstrated good all-around talent. The top vote-getters were named to the All-Conference teams and awarded medals. Honored Athletes 143 Honors Assembl uir'o KnMAker, Jennifer Baldwin, Russell Bercaw, Brel RI.m-. l.nzau. Dehra Losinski, Richard Ludwick, Kimberly .Ian . - Smoker. R oecca Thacher, LeAnne Weber, Melissa H W HJ WffiaWotta! Benjamin Yearling. Sophomores — Doug Anderson. Michelle r, Robert Dearman. Chufity Filey. Gerald Jasper. Connie Miner, Laura Perkins, Paul Squires, — Heather Badgiey, Tonia Bercaw, Becky Carpenter, Chris Dow, Heather Geer. Tommy siak, Timothy Metzger, Kimberly Odell, Nicole Rieger Alicia Rissman? Amy SikBrski, Rusty James VanDai [ger; (biology) Melissa Snedegar; fchemistry) r Doug Uaviland. Smith, Kai SCIENCE: (gene f science) Anderson. ™ BUSINESSMaccounting Tou n erson typing) - Rhonda LitzauTTleather Geer, Alicia Rissman, Paula jy) Mel Charlier, Diane Lahrke and Ar Sikorski (excellence); (most improved) Dan Snedegar and Kim Mallow. HOME ECONOMICS: (clothir g) — Julie Herman (excellence) and Cindc Seafert (most improved). INDUSTRIAL ARTS: (metals - Bret Cary and Paul Squires (excellence (woods) — Dave Himebaugh (excellence). FINE ART ndersi May 29, the he assembl PERF Badgle rles On Thu ay _11th gr HighS P F ci S PARTIC Hand ANGU tENC — Tim Metzger and Kathy Hutchins (excellence). NOR BLE MENTION: Tony Herman, Kristi Ai ITTENDANCE:Rhonda Litzau, Lisa Frank, Konstance S i. Jc 1, Kendra Siki fourth annu. is held to r ski, Jodi Schaffer. Stephen Byle ards assembly was held in |th. pee $nd encourage outstandil IN TIJ i. p M Apt M | — Rob| : Kim Malovey (excellence). Cou tn SOCIAL STUDIES: (9th) — Becky Carp Wilber and Doug Anderson; (U S. history) MATHEMATICS: (9th) HOPE COLLEGE MAT ny Baldwin, Theresa W :ourage outs Jill Mayer, Jodi Woods and Cindi Wotta. ner, Steven Salyer, James Hoff, Michelle Heather Badgley. gymnasium for students in the 9th through achievements of the students of Bronson Th G. (talented and gifted) program: R ■ Connie Miner; 11th) — Kim Malovey (year earman; (11th) — Kristi Aker, Kim Malovey. rman, Scott Turner, Missy Wilber. Dana k award) elissa TRI-STATE MATH ADVANCED PROGR ALBION COMPUTER Dam, Mark Rieger son (best quality of empathy spec ). p ter, Chris Dow and Rusty Smith; (worl istory) Jill Mayer, Tony Herman and Jodi Wt s. 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School headbands, double wide wrist bands, scarves, cloth frisbees and seat cushions Available at 370 East Chicago Coldwater, Ml 49036 146 Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • MAYER’S SUNSHINE GARDENS Three Miles East of Bronson onU.S. 12 Phone: 369-1459 Brock Grain Bins Storage and Drying Bins Farm Fan Dryers Hutchinson Augers GILBERT GRAIN EQUIPMENT, INC. 472 W. Chicago Rd. Coldwater, Ml 49036 Ph. (517) 369-9097 Dexter LUEDDERS SHOES, INC. 46 W. Chicago St. Phone: 278-8646 Coldwater, Michigan “Your Nike, Dexter Headquarters’’ KEHOE WIEIGOS MANUFACTURING URING CO , INC. 555 East Chicago Road Bronson, Mich 49028 P.O.a Box 97 R. LYNN KEHOE Phone 517-369-9708 PLANT MANAGER Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • 147 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS A Tradition of Devotion A Century of Service 1882-1985 128 N. Matteson St. Phone: 369-5365 BRONSON PUBLIC LIBRARY 207 N. Matteson St. Phone: 369-3785 Hey, Dude! Where'd you tie your horse? UIKING PATR Sr - Warren's 76 611 W. Chicago I Bronson, MI 490 Rev. Mrs. A. Edward Perkins First United Methodist Church 312 E. Chicago St. Bronson, Ml 4‘)02t Mary Ann’s Beauty Shop 622 S. Matteson St. Bronson, MI 49028 T-Shirt Akey Plus 19 W. Chicago St. Coldwater. MI 49036 i Blvd The Wolff's D 415 Shaffmast Bronson. Ml 4f|| United Farm Supply 317 W Chicago St. Br nson. MI 49028 Jame s P. rney P. O. ■ 109 W Chicago St. Bronson. MI 49028 Jack Tighe 215 W. Chicago St. Bronson, MI 49028 148 Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • Cindy — Vicki — Debi — Dale CINDY’S BEAUTE BOUTIQUE Open Tuesday Thru Saturday 223 E. Chicago Street Bronson, Michigan 49028 Phone: 369-5315 “Congratulations Seniors” SOMERLOTT REAL ESTATE 107 E. Chicago Street Phone —(517) 369-2855 “Congratulations Class of ’85” COLDWATER_________HARDWARE (%) Value Service first P.O.Box 511 Phone: 512 E. Chicago St. (517) 278-4495 Coldwater, Ml 49036 Harold Card Ron Van Kersen Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • 149 150 “We bring out the best in you.” 52 W. Chicago Street Coldwater, Michigan 49036 Phone: 278-5151 Would you like a chair? Could it be recess time? Is i« that funny, Marcy Weaver? Where should , look •• WOnders Christine Robinson. Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • Ads • • • Reyburn’s in downtown Coldwater Money to borrow, Clothes to lend. Don’t tell them! Smiling buddies. Friends 153 Diligent workers? Pam Tooman, Dawn Kemery and Lisa Frank Melody Wells Rhonda Wisman and Kerri Harsh Angella Radley and Tia Strohm Being together, Our “private” talks. Friends 155 Mending our hearts, Crying those tears, Kari Freese, Christina Hessler, Lisa Alger, and Robin Rhoades Shelley Jennings and Teresa Buehrer 156 Friends Kris DuJardin, Courtney Wilson, and Laura Wilber Planning our futures, Voicing our fears. Our memories together, May they never end, Always together, Forever friends! Angie Simon and Kendra Stutzman Amy Crampton and Aimee Smith XJf. onor The 1986 like to rec Hurd for he High School's Mrs. Hurd will by all. as her cessful teachirtg . end. 'Fttajik and best wishes! ig Ste would ize Mrs Vera ears of hard as Bronson _ . book advisorfT greatly missed ny years of s’“ - have comi you Mrs. 159 D CD to to What in the world Jesse McGuire finishes 3rd in international race in China VCR Travelers: The Panic of ’86 I would like to thank my talented staff for their year of constant hard work and dedication to the 1986 VIKING. Often times the seemingly endless hours of preparation and frustration are not noticed. I recognize those times and want you to know that you are greatly appreciated. Without your individual contributions, the publication of the book would not have been possible. 1 would especially like to thank Mrs. Vera Hurd for her time, leadership, knowledge, and un-ending support. Her display of care and understanding for the yearbook as well as the school has been an admirable characteristic for years. To the entire student body I would like to extend warm wishes for a very good year. To the class of 1986, thank you for all of the wonderful memories. May all of you find a future full of success and happiness. Michelle Perkins Yearbook Editor % Yearbooks are a composite from a variety of sources. There is a copy written by the yearbook staff displaying their varied styles; and there are pictures representing the wide spectrum of student life, reflecting the personalities of so many. All of it is forever imprinted on the pages of time. I would like to express my gratitude to: Ray Smith of the Bronson Journal for sharing his photographs; Morris Wood for the most recent aerial view on page two; Ron Philbrick and Floyd Prater of Carousel Studios for photographing our students and staff and encouraging us when we attempted our own; Lee Zimmerman, representing Taylor Publishing Company, whose positive attitude and excitement kept us going when the going got tough; our advertisers who gave us their financial support, and my yearbook staff people who made this an enjoyable job. A special note of appreciation goes to Michelle Perkins whose quiet spirit, gentle ways and persevering attitude made her a joy to work with. It is her ability to visualize and verbalize that makes this book a success. “To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under the heaven” wrote Solomon. The changing seasons have rolled the years around and this is my final closing. Advising the Bronson High School VIKING for six years has been a pleasurable and satisfying experience. Vera Hurd Yearbook advisor Hits the Sc hoois _ L , ll’.Fc Til ' S'5 The AIDS issue I Never fear So Bad 160 3 ■a I % g c T CO -• c QJ 7! 5 =L — C n a