Bronson High School - Viking Yearbook (Bronson, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1987 volume:

BOARD OF EDUCATION The various functions of the Board of Education include providing a program of quality education for the Bronson schools and giving guidance to the school system through its policy development. The board also is the link of communication between the professional staff of the school system and the Bronson Community by using various media and promoting the presence of the public schools. Members of the Board of Education include. President, Mr. Kenneth Norton, Mrs. Barbara Junker, Mrs. Audrey Taylor, Mrs. Pamela Rawden, Mr. Elmer Moffet, Mr. Lynn Scott, Mr. Lynn Mayer. The time and effort they have spent is greatly appreciated by the staff and student body. 4 ADMINISTRATION James Thrall accepted the task of Superintendent of Bronson Community Schools this year. Among many of his responsibilities are the certification and tenure of the teaching staff and the development of curriculum. He recommends policies to the Board to be adopted. He keeps the board informed of the achievements and needs of the school district, and gives guidance as that which is permissible and required by school law. Responsibility for keeping our school running smoothly rests in the hands of principal, Mr. Paul Turner. Both pleasant and unpleasant tasks arise daily to keep Mr. Turner busy almost every minute he’s in school. Assisting Mr. Turner is Vice-principal, Mr. David Binder. Besides carrying out responsibilities of our school, he serves as athletic director. To help keep them in line we have our wonderful secretaries. Not only do they keep them in line they keep track of the students as well. 5 TRANSPORT ATION FINANCE It’s through the hard work of our bus drivers that students arrive to school safely. We would like to thank them for their faithful service in all kinds of weather. Front Row, Left to Right: Diane Losinski. Alice Cranson, Barb Losinski, Inez Kolassa, Janice Smoker. Middle Row, Left to Right: A1 Herman, Norman Wisman, Bob Bylcr, Grade Green, Mary Ann Smoker, Betty Kolcz, Corrinc Hagen. Back Row, Left to Right: Irv Worth-man, Director; Bob Curcy, Gale Metzger, Ron Ross, Gene Widencr, Frances Fumcy, Frank Wilson. Since 1974 Mr. Gary Crandall has been responsible for the financial structure of Bronson Community Schools. Mrs. Beverly Weaver has many responsibilities in the finance office, among which is keeping accurate records of the money of various clubs and organizations. 6 These women have a very big job preparing enough food to feed all of us. They must also make sure it's a well balanced meal. We appreciate their effort and hope they continue serving with a smile. L to R: Nancy Rakocy, Food Service Supervisor Helen Williams, Joyce Hoard, and Ruby Kchoc. The maintenance staff spends many hours cleaning our school and keeping things in good condition. They also help the teachers and students with any problem which may arise. A special thanks goes to Mr. Larry GrifTeth (pictured left), Mr. Gary Osborn, Mr. John Birch, and Mr. Jeff Bloch for the good job that they do throughout the year. 7 CLASS OF 1990 Chris Ransbottom Yvette Yoder Jamie Baldwin Jennifer Warner 8 Lee Ann, Ross Aker, Kerri Ashbrook, Tammy Baldwin, Jamie Barr, Tonya Bichsel, Donald Blouin, Debbie Bogucki, Lonnie Burch, Mitchell Butters, Chad Bystry, Derek Bystry, Tad Carpenter, Doug Cary, Jennifer Caudill, Leslie Caudill, Tony Charlier, Elizabeth Clover, Steve Conley, Starr Covey, Larry Cranson, Amy Crites, Derek Cuthbert, Angela Davis, Brad Deal. Jeanie 9 Dow, Angela Dow, Pat DuJardin, Angela Ellis, April Ellis, Robert Fisher, Tony Frank. Kathryn Fry, Tammy Green, David Griffeth, Lisa Harris, Tonia Hensell, Joseph Herman, Dera Himes, Nicole Hoard, Nicole Hoard, Orie Hoff, Joseph Hoffman, Nicholas Horn, Carla Houghton, Marty Jasper, Gail Jeffery, Amanda Johnson, Stephen Kemery, James Krall, Eric Driser, Amy Krontz, Patty Kubasiak, Cheryl Leslie, Dan McKinley, Kenneth Mclntirc, Christopher Marler. Walter Mayer, Erie 10 Miller, Jeff Mills, David Moyer, Jeannie Nestell, Rhonda O’Rourke, Michelle Owens. Theresa Pask, Nicole Perkins, Heather Pope, Casey Prine, Joseph Rakocy, Chad Ransbottom, Chad Rabsbottom, Chris Ratkowski, Valerie Reynolds, Brian Reynolds, Nathan Ritchie, Susan Roberts, Mark Roberts, Michael Robinson, Sean Rodgers, Tracy Ross, Bart Roussey, Pat Rozanski, Hannah Rumsey, Brent Russell, Richard Sandy, Paul Scott, Shawn Scully, Bethany Shcdd, James Shepherd, John Shrontz, Timothy Smith, Jennifer Smith, Pam Smith, Scottie Smoker, Kelly Snyder, Don Sobeski, Melissa Stephens, Lisa Stone, Kara Stoner, Don Strong, Sonia II Sweet, Care Talant, Jennifer Taylor, Shanda Tooman, Candace Trine, Raymond Van Aken, Troy Vaughn, Michelle Vcrrill, Raymond Warner, Jennifer Wasikowski, Garry Weaver, Mark Wheeler, Sara Welch, Toby White, Pat Whitley, Michelle Wiard, Brian Wiler, Dodie Williams, Malinda Wing, Charles Wood, Marcy Woolf. Heath Wotta, Candy Wotta, Marcie Yearling, Richard Ycrrick, Shannon Ycsh, Kenner Yoder, Yvette Not Pictured: Adams, Mark Binder, Kristene Heckathom, Dan Hinson, Michael Hoard, Tammy Hutchins, Charles Norton, Richard Scriber, Melissa Stone, Ken Weller, Alisa White, Scott 12 VARSITY GIVES FINE SHOW First Row: Craig Wotta, Mark Bassage. Matt Rzepka, Mike Himes, Tony Herman, Micky Smoker, Ben Yearling, and Wayne Reynolds. Second Row: Chris Danbury, Stacy Weaver, Kevin Cckander, Jon Frohicp. Mike Bercaw, Chad Roach, Jamie Smoker, and Chris Withington. Third Row: Bob Hinson, John Livengood, Jerry Jasper, Dave Pavlov, Ron Miller, Coach Joe Fisher, Kevin Parker, Derek Ross, and Brad Ludwick. The Varsity Football team, headed by Coach Joe Fisher, tied with Pennfield for the League Championship with a 5-1 record. The team was plagued by early season injuries to some key players, but with many quality and experienced players, they were able to overcome them and finished with an overall record of 7-2. Micky Smoker, Derek Ross, Matt Rzepka, Dave Pavlov, and Mark Bassage were voted to the All-Conference first team while Mike Bcrcaw, Tony Herman and Chris Withington were awarded honorable mention and Mike Himes Special Mention. One of the many highlights of the season was the news of Micky Smoker being named to the Class C All-Stale Team. 14 Varsity Football Bronson Opponents 20 Quincy 6 26 Olivet 8 16 Pennfield 13 13 Springfield 0 0 Maple Valley 7 34 Bellevue 20 33 St. Philip 8 7 Potterville 21 34 Colon 6 J-V BREAKS EVEN First Row: Bill Green. Dan Leslie. Chad Smoker, Charles Danbury. Heath Wolf, Mark Weaver. Derek Crites. Toby Welch, Larry Covey. Second Row: Brian Reynolds, Scan Robinson, Brad Davis, Jim Van Dam, T. J. Hathaway. Lewis Harsh. Steve Bylcr. Tad Bystry. Tim Shrontz, Eric Mayer. Tony Fisher. Third Row: Coach John Van Dam, Chad Frohiep, Shannon Yerrick. Dustin Wohlers, Tad McMichacl. Lance Long, John Ganton, Pat Dow. ('had Rakocy. Jim McGuire, Pat Rousscy, Joe Princ, and Coach Steve Danbury. Bronson Opponent 12 Quincy 0 14 Olivet 20 13 Pennfield 20 18 Springfield 0 0 Maple Valley 26 19 Bellevue 8 6 St. Philip 8 18 Potterville 6 Coach John Van Dam and Assistant Coach Steve Danbury lead the JV Football team to a 5-4 record although the team did not play its final game as Colon had to forfeit. The Coaches felt that the team worked very hard all season and kept up their enthusiasm. 15 Basketball Team has Good Year Left to Right: Missy Swift, Becky Carpenter, Angela Modern, Jill Mayer, Tracy Hand, Kim Malovey, Coach Scott German, Cindi Wotta, Becky Barrows, Jodi Case, Amy Odisher, Kim Odell, Kristi Aker First year coach Scott German helped the Girls Varsity Basketball Team to a third place finish in the league and an 11-9 overall record. Cindi Wotta and Jill Mayer were both voted to the All-Conference first team while Kim Odell gained special mention. In a game against Springfield, Cindi Wotta became the first girl in Bronson history to score over 1000 career points. CONGRATULATIONS CINDI!!! Bronson Opponents 46 Quincy 43 35 Coldwater 50 39 Three Rivers 36 39 Pennfield 40 39 Litchfield 51 46 Bellevue 39 55 Sturgis 49 56 Olivet 44 48 Maple Valley 57 54 Springfield 36 53 Union City 48 53 St. Philip 41 40 Pennfield 42 57 Bellevue 63 37 Olivet 31 47 Maple Valley 52 69 Springfield 34 55 Mendon 49 34 St. Philip 57 39 Union City 54 16 Back Row: Left to Right: Coach Ken Smoker, Nicole Hoard, Marci Wotta, Chris Ransbottom, Michelle Vaughn, Candy Wotta and Jennifer Warner. Front Row: Left to Right: Valerie Ratkowski, Candy Tooman, Kerri Aker, Sarah Wheeler, Cheryl Kubasiak and Jamie Baldwin. Bronson Opponent 32 Quincy 14 15 Coldwater 52 32 Three Rivers 16 30 Pennfield 48 25 Litchfield 37 49 Bellevue 12 22 Sturgis 41 44 Olivet 25 39 Maple Valley 33 42 Springfield 12 33 St. Philip 50 27 Union City 34 39 Pennfield 32 43 Bellevue 12 38 Olivet 19 52 Maple Valley 45 43 Springfield 27 53 Mcndon 22 50 St. Philip 55 The JV girls basketball team was 12-7 overall and 9-3 in the conference with a six game winning streak beginning in late October extending into early November. The girls placed third in the SMAA. 17 C-C TEAM FINISHES STRONG The Girls Cross Country team finished the season with a perfect 4-0 record while winning the Centreville Invitational and the Regional Tournament. They then advanced to the State Tournament where the team placed 5th in the State and Dodie Wiler put in a fine individual performance by placing 9th. The Boys Team finished with a 2-5 record and L. D. Wiler was named to the All-Conference Team. Both teams were coached by Mr. Keith Kykman. 18 Cross Country First Row: Jean Miller, Angie Cuthbert, Dodie Wiler, Heather Badgley, Pam Smith, Tonja Bercaw, Tammi Fry, and Shantel Houck. Second Row: Steve Johnson, Tim Ransbottom, Mike Johnson, Gene Jones, Tom Haviland, Neil Alger, T. J. Cline, and Coach Keith Dykman. Third Row: Darrel Vorce, Jason Wilson, Bart Ross, Doug Anderson, L. D. Wiler. Bronson Opponents 21 girls Quincy 38 44 boys Olivet 17 Girls 1st at Centreville Invitational 31 boys Pennfield 24 44 girls Pennfield 15 Boys 7th, Girls 3rd at Olivet Invitational 47 girls Springfield 15 26 boys Springfield 30 35 boys Schoolcraft 20 Girls 2nd at Union City Invitational 23 boys Bellevue 35 16 boys Colon 39 40 girls Colon 16 Boys last. Girls 6th at Sturgis Invitational Boys 2nd, Girls 2nd at Branch County Meet Boys 9th, Girls 2nd at Niles Brandywine Invitational Girls I st. Boys 12th at Regional Meet Girls 5th at State Meet Rebuilding Year for Golf Team The golf team improved an average of 15 strokes per match, but it was not enough to win a match. With many players returning next year, we should be in for an exciting season. The most valuable golfer was Dave Wohlers, while the most improved was Chad Kubasiak. The Tom Kchoc Memorial Award winner was Dave Kregger. The Junior Varsity had 8 wins and 4 losses this season. Back Row Left to Right: Dave Wohlers. Dave Draper, Terry Modert, Kevin Smith, Eric Bohaz, Rick Kubasiak. Doug Cook. Dave Kregger. and Coach Jim Modert. Front Row: Left to Right: JefT Miller, Ken Yesh, Chad Ransbottom. Chad Kubasiak, Jamie Kcmcry. Brian Wiard, and RayTrime. 19 TENNIS TEAM SHINES First Row: Kim Norton, Kim Mallow, Amy Sikorski, Alicia Rissman, Tammy Hoard, Heather Perkins, Bethany Scully, Nicole Himes. Second Row: Holly Washburn, Leah Friedel, Melinda Scully, Pam Tooman, Kathy Hutchins, Jenny Woodcox, Diane Lahkre, Laura Perkins, and Coach Martin Woodcox. The Girls Tennis Team had a chance to break the school record for team wins in a season but their season was cut short by bad weather and finished with a 6-3 record. The team took first place in the Albion Invitational and Bronson Invitational, finished second in the Regional Tournament. The doubles team of Kathy Hutchins and Holly Washburn placed first in four tournaments while Laura Perkins and Amy Sikorski both put in fine individual performances at the Regional Tournament. Bronson Opponents 7 Athens 0 3 Coldwater 4 7 Springfield 0 2nd at Springfield Invitational 5 Schoolcraft 2 7 Springfield 0 1st place tie at Albion Invitational 1 Three Rivers 5 Pennfield 1st at Bronson Invitational 4 Sturgis 3 Columbia Central 7 Albion 3rd at Regional Tournament , t. 20 Girls Tennis REPRESENTING B.H.S. WITH PRIDE From Row: Mrs. McDonald. Advisor; Courtney Wilson, Robin Rhoades. Tony Herman. Kristi Aker and Jill M yer w Alfria Charily Finley, Jenny Smith. Tina Foster, Laura Perkins, Amy Odisher, Missy Swift Kern Harsh Debbie Blouin. andJc ™f aJh Rissman. Candy Tooman. Amy Sikorski. Melinda Scully, Dod.e Wilcr. Rhonda Rhoades. Jod. tom, and Arizona Schaffer. Fourth Row: Tony Steffes. Angela Modert. Pam Tooman. Jamie Baldwin Amv n u . Yoder. Angela Cuthbert, Gwmn Green. Becky Barrows, and Shanelle Bohacz. Fifth Row: Ben Yearling. Jerry Jasper. Mark Bassagc. Dana Hand. Missy Wilber. Jenny Grove. Kim Malovey, Missy Wiard. Brett Swcers, and Kevin Smith. The Student Council, a collection of class officers and representatives form each first hour class, did a wonderful job again this year to represent the students of Bronson. They are also responsible for the MORP, Homecoming, Twirp week, and the Christmas assembly. Officers: Courtney Wilson, Parliamentarian. Tony Herman, President; Robin Rhoades, Secretary. Standing: Jill Mayer, Treasurer, and Kristi Aker, Vice President. Student Council 21 HELPERS GET WORK DONE OFFICE Seated: Pam Myers, Diana Ludwick, and Jodi Woods. Back Row: Lyshell Modert, Dana Hand, Cyn-di Wotta, Becky Scott, Elissa Beard, and Deborah Riddle. LIBRARY Front Row: Synda Gaglio, Patty Moore, Missy Swift, Gina Thoms, and Tina Foster. Second Row: Matt Rzepka, Shelly Grindle, Robin Rhoades, Jennifer Grove, Alicia Rissman, and Mickey Smoker. Back Row: Connie Miner, Jason Wilson, Jamie Smoker, Craig Wotta, Mark Atien-za, Jamie Vaughn, and Teresa Combs. Not Pictured: Mike Himes. The students who work in the office help the staff by collecting absent slips, delivering messages, filing student enrollment cards, and answering telephones. Their assistance helps the office run smoothly and efficiently. The library staff helps keep the library in good condition by straightening shelves, running errands, checking in books, answering the telephone, and decorating the library for special occasions. 22 OfTice Library Helpers REST ASSURED Friday Night Cast: 1st Row: Elissa Beard, Michelle O’Rourke, Kim Malovey, Laura Perkins, Connie Miner, Brad McConn, Tomoharu In-oue, Ron Johnson. 2nd Row: Rob Dearman, Paul Junker, Karen Smoker, Bart Ross, Robin Rhoades, Jim VanDam, Heath Rifcnburgh, Diane Ludwick. Saturday Night Cast: 1st Row: Amy Sikorski. 2nd Row: Jodi Woods, Bart Ross, Dawn Miller, Kendra Miller, Brad McConn, Tomoharu In-ouc. 3rd Row: Rob Dearman, Robin Rhoades, Neil Alger, LeAnne Weber, Heath Rifenburgh. 1st Row: Carrie Sweet (Student Assistant), Elissa Beard (Student Director), Jenny Smith (Student Assistant). 2nd Row: Stage Crew: Heather Perkins, Amy Kriser, Amy Cranson, Becky Scott, and Pam Smith. This year’s fall play was entitled Rest Assured and was performed on November 7th and 8th. The comedy took place in the Morlock household during the late 1960’s. The plot evolved around the prestigious Mr. Morlock and his money hungry attitude which was destroying him and his marriage. The unexpected death and revival of two characters kept the audience’s attention, but the final scene reveals that it was all a dream! Saturday Night Cast: Bart Ross (Joe Lanconi), Dawn Miller (Mary Morlock), Jodi Woods (Mrs. Morlock). Friday Night Cast: Connie Miner (Mildred), and Rob Dear-man (Mr. Morlock). Fall Play 23 100 YEARS OF This year’s Homecoming began with an unexpected storm but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the student body or the team. The Vikes went on to beat the Springfield Rams 13-0. Homecoming week was successful with students dressing up in a different theme each day. At the end of the week a pep assembly was held to get the student body and the team pumped up for the game. Since this year marks the 100th class to graduate from Bronson High, the theme revolved around it and several former Homecoming Kings and Queens were recognized during halftime of the game. 24 Homecoming VIKING PRIDE 1. The Beach Bunnies of B.H.S.! 2. These girls just wanna have fun! 3. Looks like Missy, Jodie, and Amy found some new friends! 4. Jamie and Jon showing off their best! 5. The B.H.S. band and students enjoying the assembly. 6. The 1986-87 Homecoming King and Queen, Dana Hand and Tony Herman. 7. Here’s some Homecoming King and Queen Alumni’s of B.H.S. 8. The 1986-87 Court: Left to Right: Dave Wohlers, Cindy Bauman, Matt Rzepka, Becky Barrows. Mark Bassagc, Courtney Wilson, Mike Himes, Missy Wilbur, Bret Cary and Kim Malovey. 9. The 1986-87 Junior Court: Left to Right: Doug Carpenter, Eve Yoder, Rusty Smith, Alicia Rissman, Chris Withington and Shanna Smith. 10. Get Down Cathy! Homecoming 25 BRONSON PUBLIC LIBRARY KEHOE | WIEIOOS MANUFACTURING 1 � ' J CO INC 207 N. Matteeon St. Phone: 369-3785 555 East Chicago Road Bronson, Mich 49028 P.O.a Box 97 R. LYNN KEHOE Phone 517-369-9708 PLANT MANAGER 26 BRONSON Education Association Continuing to Support Educational Excellence Members A. Andridge D. Langwell M. Andridge D. Lockwood B. Anglin M. Miller V. Anglin J. Modert P. Blaske C. Moon M. Bobalik D. Mosier G. Bolton P. Noble D. Brusak B. Plodzik D. Burroughs B. Porter L. Butcher M. Pustelnik D. Chapin J. Rommel K. Dykman A. Rose M. Elkins L. Ross P. Elkins P. Ross M. Erbes V. Schlubatis J. Fisher C. Schrader C. Flynn V. Scully T. Gavin E. Shaw S. German J. Siler W. Gropp F. Sineni M. Harrington D. Strouse B. Harrison J. Stumph C. Jacobs J. Tafoya B. James M. Toyzan C. Keller C. Rifenburg D. Knapp K. Tracy Congratulations to the Class of 1987. COMPANY P.0. Box 69 135 Industrial Avenue Bronson, Michigan 49028 Telephone: 517 369-2885 Congratulations Seniors 28 “We wish you all much continued success and a lifetime of happiness.” (tol ivatrr Jlepprtnr A Park Newspaper, Ray H. Park — President Richard A. Piatt Editor-General Manager 15 W. Pearl St., Coldwater, Ml 49036 Kubasiak-Ko PLANTE MORAN Since 1941 321 EAST CHICAGO BRONSON 3694075 16 Clay Street Coldwater, Michigan Phone. 278-4515 Congratulations Class of 1986 45 N. Hanchett St. Coldwater, Ml Ph. 279-7909 “Congratulations Seniors” J6UICLRV Coldwater, Michigan 49036 Fred A. Culy Phone (517) 279-9452 Jeffery A. Culy Your Gold Lance Class Ring Headquarters 2 to 4 Week Delivery WQ1RVED C AMOMDSV WE CONG RfJGS 30 Ads DOUGLAS COMPONENTS CORPORATION QUALITY COMPONENTS FOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS 31 141 Railroad Street Bronson, Ml 49028 (517) 369-2315 Academic All-Conference Back Row: Left to Right: Melissa Wilber, Kim Malovy, LeAnnc Weber, Theresa Wasikowski, Becky Barrows, and Jodi Woods. Front Row: Left to Right: Kristi Aker, Tony Herman, and Jill Mayer The A-Team of Bronson Back Row: Left to Right: Marty Houghton, Kathy Hutchins, Gerald Jasper, Doug Anderson, James Smoker, Patrick Dow, and Jill Mayer. Middle Row: Left to Right: Jill Van Dam, Paula Charlier, Yvette Yoder, Melisa Wilber, Amanda Jeffery, Tim Metzger, Candy Tooman, and Gretta McDonald. Front Row: Left to Right: Heidi Hoard, Jodi Woods, Angela Dow, Jennifer Baldwin, Tony Herman, Carla Horn, and Kristi Aker. 32 SUPER STAFF Mrs. Donna Bruska Miss Lisa Butcher Mr. Keith Dykman Mr. Doug Elkins Mrs. Shirley Eichler Mr. Mark Erbes 34 Mr. Joe Fisher Mr. Terry Gavin Mr. Scott German Miss Bobbi Harrison Mr. Dave Knapp Mrs. Susan Liestner I 4 v I Mr. Dave Lockwood 35 Mr. Jim Modert Mr. Carroll Moon Mr. Clinton Pitt Mr. Dave Mosier Mr. Brad Porter Mrs. Jane Mynhier Mrs. Marcia Rustelnik Mr. Carl Rifenburgh 36 Miss LeAnn Ross Miss Pat Ross Mr. Dale Strouse I : Mr. John VanDam Mr. Bill Zabonick Mr. Gordon Scully Mr. Keith Tracy ki¥ Mr. John Stumph Mrs. Norma Whitcomb • j’ ' .M % • hV . Mr. Robert Whitcomb 37 SOPHOMORES CLASS OF 1989 38 Alger, Neil Allen, Sandy Badder, Nicole Badgely, Heather Barrington, Michelle Bercaw, Tonia Betts, Lisa Boes. Robert Bohaez, Shancllc Byler, Stephen Carpenter, Amy Carpenter, Becky Cckander, Valorie Combs, Teresa Cook, Doug Daniels, James Deal, Jason Dow, Chris French, Ken Freidel, Leah Frohriep, Chad Fumey, Mike Ganton, John Gates, Tina 39 Geer, Heather Gibson, Teresa Goshom, Brent Gray, Melissa Green, William Grindle, Shelley Gump, Charlene Hand. Traci Hansett, Stacey Harsh, Lewis Hathaway, T. J. Haviland, Tom Jennings. Shelley Johnson, Michelle Johnson. Ronald Jones, Gene Kirkpatrick. Karen Kubasiak, Chad Long, Lance Ludwick, Tccka McConn, Brad McGuire, James McMichacl, Tadd McNccs, Missy 40 Mallow, Kim Metzger, Ronald Metzger, Timothy Miller, Kendra Modert, Angela Norton, Kim O’Dell, Kimberly Odisher, Amy Radley, Anissa Rice, Todd Rifenburgh, Heath Rissman, Alicia Roach, Chad Sandrock, Charles Schaffer, Vickie Schiffer, Yvonne Shaffer, Jamie Shaffer, Vickie Sikorski, Amy Sikorski, Kendra Smith, Kevin Smith, Rusty Smoker, Chad Smoker, Karen 41 Sowle, Donna Swift, Missy Teeters, Melissa Tolliver, James VanDam, James Vargo, Rick Vaughn. Jamie Vcrril. Harold White, Tony Wiler, L. D. Williams, Rodney Wilson, Jason Wohlers, Dustin Wohlers, Jodi Wolfinger, Michael Not Pictured: Bassagc, Trina; Coots, Tonya; Cray, Herman, Danbury, Charles; Gaglio, Lynda; Gaglio, Synda; Harvey, Travis; Henderson, Crystal; Hinson, William; Jones. James; Metzger. Darrell; Miller, Robert E.; Miller, Robert L.; Reigcr. Nicole; Roberts, Kimberely; Russell, Angela; Schaeffer, Arizona; Strong, Tonia; Thoms. Gina; Vosburgh, Kimberly. 42 JV’s Take Conference First Row: Jim VanDam. Steve Byler, T. J. Hathaway. Rusty Smith, Sean Robinson. Second Row: Coach Mike Miller, Jim McGuire, Pat Roussey, John Ganton, Doug Carpenter, Chad Roach, Shannon Yerrick, Coach Bill Zabonick. The J.V. Basketball team finished another fine year with a 15-5 mark. They posted a 12-0 mark in conference play. The 5th consecutive year the J.V. Basketball team has won the conference. The team was made up with 7 sophomores and 4 freshmen with all receiving ample playing time. Good job guys. 44 BKONSO 67 58 167 i 42 58 48 74 76 80 94 50 56 75 65 60 67 8? -72 49 i JU OPPONENT 25 3 Union City While Pigeon 49 Pennficld Bellevue 20 Sturgis 61 Constantine Hillsdale 1 i Olivet 51 Maple Valley 44 Springfield 35 St. Philip 47 Quincy � 52 Pennficld Bellevue 29 Olivet 37 Three Rivers 61 Maple Valley 41 Springfield 42 St. Philip 46 Vicksburg 45 Cagers have fine season First Row: Brett Swecrs, Larry Davis, Bret Cary, Craig Wotta, Scot Bystry, John Froreip. Second Row: Coach Mike Miller, Doug Anderson, Dave Pavlov, Derek Ross, Matt Rzepka, Jamie Smoker, Coach Bill Zabonick. BRONSON 59 83 48 59 31 66 60 67 79 76 100 64 72 60 81 73 OPPONENT Union City 49 White Pigeon 51 Pennficld 47 Bellevue 61 Sturgis 52 Constantine 62 Hillsdale 66 Olivet 57 Maple Valley 60 Springfield 65 St. Philip Quincy K. I 63 64 Olivet 52 Three Kncrs 83 Maple Valley 62 Springfield 73 St. Philip 57 Vicksburg 54 Quincy — District 50 Behind the leadership of Veteran Coach Bill Zabonick, the varsity Basketball team finished with a fine mark of 13-8. The team finished 2nd in the conference with the season ending in a hard fought heartbreaker to Quincy in the District. Derek Ross was voted to the First Team All-Conference while Craig Wotta was given honorable mention with Bret Cary receiving special mention. 45 Varsity Cheerleaders Left to Right: Courtney Wilson, Missy Wilber, Jodi Wohlers, Kris DuJardin, Robin Rhoades, Karyn Czajkowski, Theresa Wasikowski, Lyshcll Modcrt. First Row: Robin Rhoades, Lyshell Modcrt, Jodi Wohlers, Karyn Czajkowski. Second Row: Kim Malovey, Kris DuJardin, Theresa Wasikowski, Missy Wilber. The cheerleaders performed at athletic contests and in pep assemblies to get the student body fired up to support our teams. 46 Young Viking Wrestlers Improve Throughout Year The Varsity wrestling team had a season record of 8 wins and 5 losses and won the Constantine Invitational Tournament. Chris Withington was the conference champion in the 132 lb. weight class, while Chad Butters won the conference and district championships in the 98 lb. class. Tony Herman finished 4th in the State Tournament in the 119 lb. weight class. First Row: Managers Joe and Jay Sosinski, T.J. Cline. Gene Jones, Ron Johnson. Ray Trine, Orie Hoard, Tom Haviland, Chad Butters. Second Row: Managers Candy Wotta and Shantel Houck, Tony Herman, Chris Withington, Kevin Wrozek, Dwayne Smith. Tim Ransbottom, Tim Moore, Manager Pam Smith. Third Row: Coach Al Sosinski, Wayne Renyolds, Chris Maclntre, Bill Routsong, Pat Pixley, Ben Yearling, Derek Crites, Brian Renyolds, Coach Bill Myers. Varsity Volleyball Claims First District Title OPPONENT Colon Branch County Olivet Bronson Invitational Penn field RESULTS St. Philip (oldwatcr SMAA Sturgis Burr Oak Back Row: Left to Right: Becky Scott, Jill Mayer, Cindi Wotta, Becky Barrows, Jenny Grove and Rhonda Litzau, Coach Dan McKinley, Michelle Aticnza, Shanna Smith, Kim Odell and Chris Ransbottom. 48 The varsity volleyball team had a record of 35 wins and 11 losses. This included a district championship in the state tournament and a first place in the Branch County and Bronson Invitational Tournaments. Jenny Grove was the team MVP and made the All Conference, All Area and All Regional teams. Also receiving honors for their season’s performance were: Jill Mayer, Cindi Wotta, Kim Odell, Becky Scott and Becky Barrows. CONCERT CHOIR F l Ro� Su«n K.Irt Pam Sjrulh. Marey Wood. Tamm, Hoard. Dan Lcd.c. Mark Robcnv Amy Krner. Flr ahclh Chari,tr. Liu Gnffith. and Gina Thorny. Second Row: V cttcYodcr. Miihclk VVhiiky IVbhic Riddle. Jennifer Warner. Shanda Taylor. Heather IVrkms. Pam Myers. Beth Scully. Patty Kront . and Mrs Pustermk Third Row Angie OuJardin Jennifer ary. J‘hJi Shaffer. Teeka I udwick. Ray Vernll. Amssa Radley. Dodk W,kr. Jamie Baldwin. Robin Rhoades. Soma Strong, and Theresa ( ombs Fourth Row Jiannie OnlMKhelk Barrington. Alicia Rissman. Shelly Jennings. Amy Sikorski. Richard Norton. Jamie Rulherrford. Crystal Henderson. Julie Herman. Karen kirpatnck April r.ms. and IX'ooie Herman. The Bronson Concert Choir had another fine year of performances. They received a fine rating of II at District Festival, while getting straight Fs in performance. Mrs. Marcia Pustelnik is to be commended on her fine direction of this group. Bronson High School had eleven students auditioning for District Honors Choir. Of those eleven, eight were selected to perform. They then had the chance to audition for state. Two students had the honor of being selected for the State level. All of the students should be congratulated for their fine performances. HONORS CHOIR From Row: Mary Albright, and Tina Gates. Second Row: LcAnnc Weber. Pam Tooman, Tomo Inoue, Jodi Wohlers, and Leah Freidel. Third Row: Dawn Miller, Rob Dcarman, Kendra Miller, and Joe Rcnshaw. 50 Concert C'hoir Honors Choir EDITOR: LeAnne Weber BUSINESS MANAGER: T. J. Cline ASST. BUSINESS MANAGER: Kristi Aker PHOTOGRAPHERS: Holly Washbom Pam Tooman SENIORS: Jodi Woods Holly Washburn UNDERCLASSMEN: Dawn Miller Missy Wiard ADMINISTRATION: Kathy Hutchins Rhonda Cook ACTIVITIES: Kim Malovey ORGANIZATIONS: Connie Miner SPORTS: Cindi Wotta ARTISTS: Bickie Thacher Kerri Harsh TYPIST: Rhonda Wisman ADVISOR: Mr. Allen Rose Yearbook 51 The Staff — Serious and silly Signature Page Have all of your friends sign this page 53 Heaven In The 1986 Sno-Ball entitled “Heaven In Your Eyes,” was held December 13, in the gym, which was beautifully decorated in burgundy, pink, and white. The music was provided by Dave Scott from Q 106. The Sno-Ball court consisted of eight sophomores and eight juniors selected by their classmates. The excitement of the evening built when Chad Roach and Jodi Wohlers were named King and Queen. Your Eyes 9. 1. Chad Roach and Jodi Wohlers, the 1986 Sno-Ball King and Queen. 2. Sophomores On the Sno-Ball Court: First Row: Kim Mallow, Jodi Wohlers. Angela Modern, and Missy Swift. Second Row: T. J. Hathaway, Chad Roach, Steve Bylcr, and John Ganton. 3. Jill, Jamie, Robin, and Craig enjoying the dance. 4. Juniors On the Snow-Ball Court: First Row: Rhonda Rhoades, Shanna Smith, Laura Perkins, and Josie Hansman. Second Row: Derek Ross, Mike Bercaw, Brad Ludwick, and Chris Withington. 5. The court members dancing. 6. Everyone having fun during the grand march. 7. Kristi, Kim, and Jenny 8. Dancing the night away! 9. Friends Forever. 55 10. John and Bill ready to have a good time. SHOUTA SHOT The 1986-87 Follies were held on Feb. 5th and 7th and was entitled “Shout a Shot of Love.” Directing the Production was Mr. Terry Gavin with Jenny Baldwin as student director and Paul Junker as Master of Ceremonies. 56 OF LOVE 1. Kendra Miller 2. Mary Albright singing “Memories Remain. 3. The Jr. Miss Participants physical Fitness Routine. 4. The Varsity cheerleaders dancing to “The Ciirl Gets Around. 5. Rob Dcarman and Dawn Miller singing “Endless Love.” 6. Pam Tooman singing “I'll Be Over You. 7. Debbie Riddle in “Manic Monday 8. Jodi Wohlers and Joe Renshaw singing “Next Time I Fall in Love.” 9. Why did the chicken come back to life? 10. Missy Wilbert Jamming to “Shout Through the Heart. 10. 57 Classic Portraits by Stan Clayton Dies Plastic Molds All Types of Industrial Tooling Classic portrait quality combined with an D L TOOLING imaginative and contemporary approach ” 502 North Matteson St. Bronson, Michigan 275 E. Chicago St. Coldwater, Michigan 49036 (517)278-6006 Don Carpenter Lynn Scott ACROSS FROM THE COLDWATER HOSPITAL “Congratulations Seniors” (517) 369-5655 BRONSON “Congratulations RECREATION Graduates” 867 W. Chicago Rd. Bronson, MI 49028 Phone: 369-3672 BOWL FOR FUN LECO “Let us cater the beverages for your party.” CORPORATION A Kenward Division 900 W. CHICAGO ST. BOX 190 BRONSON, MICHIGAN 49028 mm (517) 369-5302 BRONSON FFA 450 E Granl Bronson, Michigan 49028 THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STUDENTS OF VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE THE AIM AND PURPOSES The primary aim of the FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA is the development of agricultural leadership, cooperation, and citizenship. The specific purposes for which this organization was formed are as follows: 1. To develop competent and aggressive agricultural leadership. 2. To create and nurture a love ol agricultural lite. 3. To strengthen the confidence ot students of vocational agriculture in themselves and their work. 4. To create more interest in the intelligent choice of agricultural occupations. 5. To encourage members in the development of individual occupational experience programs in agriculture and establishment in agricultural careers. 6. To encourage members to improve the home and its surroundings. 7. To participate in worthy undertakings tor the Improvement of the industry ol agriculture. 8. To develop character, train for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism. 9. To participate in cooperative effort. 10. To encourage and practice thrift. 11. To encourage improvement in scholarship. 12. 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We care about the young people of the Bronson area and we salute their accomplishments. 64 CLASS OF 1988 JUNIORS Derek Ross — President Jodi Case — Vice-President Kris DuJardin — Secretary Diane Lahrke — Treasurer Albright, Mary Anderson, Charles Ankney, Kimberly Badgely, Michelle Beard, Elissa Bcrcaw, Michael Blouin, Kerry Bohaez, Erie Bystry, Scott Case, Jodi Caudill, Loretta Cekander, Kevin Charlier, Paula Crabill, Colleen Davis, Lawrence Dearman, Robert Drust, Cheryl DuJardin, Kristina Fair, Curtis Fisher, Ted Foster, Tina Fowler, Ellisha Frohricp, Jon Gray, Gregory 67 Herman, Julie Himebaugh. David Hoard. Gary Hobcl. Dale HofT, James Holst, Lori Huff, Mark Jasper. Gerald Jones. Tamtra Kcmcry, Dawncttc Kleinhardt, Treasa Kregger, David Krontz, Tammy Kubasiak. Rick Kulpinski. Renee l ahrke. Diane Livcngood,Jon l owc, Troy Ludwick. Brad Ludwick, Diana Ludwick, Joseph McConn, Sherri Marks, Todd Masc, Tommee 68 Metzger, Janette Miller, Ronald Milliman. Catherine Mills. Richard Modem, Terry Morrison, Frank Parker. Kevin Perkins, Laura Ransbottom, Timothy Reynolds. Wayne Rhoades, Rhonda Reiger. Mark Ripper. Dan Roberts, Shawn Ross. Derek Routsong. William Rumsey, Josi Rumsey, Michael Salyer, Steven Saylor. Joel Scully, Melinda Smith, Shanna Smith, Shelley A. Smith, Shelly D. 69 Sncdcgar. Melissa Sponslcr, Philip Squires, Paul StelTes. Anthony Summerlott. Traci Sweers. Bret Webb. Charles Withington, Christopher Wohlers, Richard Wrozek, Kevin 70 71 Girls Have Super Season First Row: Elissa Beard. Wilma Barnes. Kristcne Binder, Michelle Badglcy, Michelle O'Rourke, Shelly Jennings. Karen Smoker. Manager Scott Fry. Second Row: Kelly Smoker, Heather Badgley, Karyn Czajkowski, Pam Smith, Jennifer Smith. Dodic Wtler, Courtney Wilson. Care Sweet, Anissa Radley, Tonia Bcrcaw. Third Row: Coach Mike Bobalik, Tammy Fry, Kendra Miller, Sara Wheeler. Angie Culhbert. Jennifer Grove, Missy Wilber, Jennie Woodcox, Jean Miller, Shanlcl Houck, Kris DuJardin. Assistant Coach Lisa Butcher. Behind first year coach Mike Bobalik, the girls track team finished the year with a 9-3 mark placing second in the conference. Dodie Wiler broke the mile and two mile records. Dodie Wiler, Jean Miller, Missy Wilber, Jenny Grove, Angie Cuthbert and Shelly Jennings were All Conference. Dodie Wiler, Jean Miller, Shantel Houck, Heather Badgley, Missy Wilber, Shelly Jennings, Angie Cuthbert, Jenny Grove and Courtney Wilson qualified for state. Jean Miller broke the 880 yd. run record and Dodie Wiler placed 5th in the mile. 72 Boys Show Improvement During Season The boys track team led by Coach Keith Dykman finished the year with a 3-8 mark overall and 2-4 in the conference. The year was based on improvement for future years with only 4 seniors on the squad and much young talent. The year was highlighted by taking 2nd at the White Pigeon Relays and Will Green, Jim VanDam, Darrel Vorce and Dave Pavlov earning medals in Regional competition. BRONSON OPPONENT 35 Centreville 132 57 Hillsdale 80 40 Columbia Central 96 50 Cold water 87 95 Union City 42 54' 2 Olivet 81 6 63 Marshall 74 34 Pennficld 103 67 Springfield 70 48 Maple Valley 89 84 Bellevue 52 77 St. Philip 60 73 VARSITY BASEBALL First Row: Statisticians Kristi Aker and Robin Rhoades. Second Row: Managers Brad Ncidhart and C had Event. Bret Sweers, Chad Roach, Chris Withington. C had Smoker. Craig Wotta. Third Row: Coach Scott German. Kerry Blouin, Jamie Smoker. Mark Bassage. Steve Bell. Matt Rzcpka. John Ganton. The Varsity baseball team showed much improvement over the course of the season. Jamie Smoker, Brett Sweers and Craig Wotta were All Conference selections. 74 Team Perfect at Home Back Row: Left to Right: Coach Ken Smoker. Eric Mayer. Shannon Yerrick. Pat Roussey. Doug Carpenter. Mike Furncy and Larry Covey. Front Row: Left to Right: Brad Davis. Scan Robinson. Tad Bystry, Toby Welch. Jamie Kcmery and Steve Byler. BRONSON 11 Quincy 3 Coldwater IK Maple Valley 1 Northridge 7 Three Rivers —. 16 St. Philip 7 Union City 4 Centrevillc 5 Pennficld 6 Union City 2 Pennficld B 16 Union City W 14 Joncsville 2 Quincy 33 Colon 7 St. Philip (forfeit) OPPONENT 4 The Bronson Baseball team finished the season with a 10-6 record guided by coach Ken Smoker. The team held an unblemished mark on the home field. They finished 2nd in the Branch County Tournament and won the Union City Invitational. 75 First Row: Kim Odell, Amy Carpenter. Amy Sikorski, Missy Swift, Becky Carpenter. Angela Modern. Shanelle Bohac . Second Row: Coach Jim Modert. Becky Scott. Jili Mayer, Cindi Wotta. Kathy Hutchins. Cindi Bauman. Dana Hand. Girls Go 15 and 5 The girls softball team coached by Jim Modert finished with an overall record of 15-5 and a conference record of 9-2 good enough for second in the league. Cindi Wotta, Jill Mayer, Cindy Bauman and Kim Odell were 1st team All Conference selections. Angela Modert and Amy Sikorski were Honorable Mention while Becky Scott gained Special Mention. Cindi Wotta and Jill Mayer were All district with Kim Odell given Honorable Mention. BRONSON 22 Punic Heights OPPONENTS 1 2 Bellevue 1 16 (Wvcl 10 10 vaUcy 0 •4 Springfield -j 6 4 Springfield ! 7 6 5 Colon 2 9 J Kalama oo Hackett W x 16 1 Stfettiillip 9 8 1 I '(lion City 1 U 1 Pcfinficld 4 10 ■ i W BcBcvuo 13 1 1 1 Pcrinfleld 3 9 Olivet 4 6 ' Maple Valley 2 2-5 Centrcvjlle (DH) Si Phillip 6-7 14 4 1 12-14 Marccllus 9 JonesviHc (DH) 8-5 76 JV’s Have Outstanding Year Firsl Row: Synda Gaglio, Missy Sobcski, Candy Tooman. Lynda Gaglio. Nicki Hoard. Marcic Woita. Second Row: Coach Dale Strouse. l.cah Fricdel. Shelly Grindle. Val Ratkowski, Cheryl Kubasiak, Jodi Wohlers. Tracy Hand. Bun Oak Galesburg Augusia White Pigeon Maple Valles Constantine Union City ('cntrevillc 1‘ennfield Pennficld Constantine Maple Valley Union City Ccnffes ille OPPONENTS 1 6 2 9 7 16 22 9 17 5 I 11 8 The J.V. softball team in only their second year finished with a fine 10-2 record, led by Coach Dale Strouse. The team consisted of 7 sophomores and 6 freshmen. Coach Strouse carries high expectations for next season, Next year we’ll win them all.” 77 BOYS’ TENNIS First Row: Dave Kregger. Joe Wallo. JcfT Miller. Ken Yesh. Tom Haviland. Ray Ver-rill. Tomo Inoue, Tony StefTes. Second Row: Coach Martin Woodcox, Steve Salyer, Paul Junker, Ken White. Rod Williams, Dave Wohlers, Chris Danbury, Brian Wrozek, Steve Platter. The boys tennis team finished the season with a record of 5-8. The season was highlighted by placing second in the Bronson Invitational. Tony StefTes and Steve Salyer were selected to All Conference and Steve Salyer advanced to state competition. tJnion ( 11 White Pigeon Pcnnficld 59 Bellevue 31 Sturgis 66 Constantine 60 Hillsdale 67 Olivet 79 Maple Valley 76 Springfield 100 St Philip 61 Quincy 50 Pcnnficld 61 Bellevue 64 Olivet 72 Three Rivers 60 Maple Valley 81 Springfield 73 St. Philip 69 Vicksburg 46 Quincy J OPPONENTS 49 51 47 61 52 62 66 57 60 65 57 49 63 64 52 83 62 73 57 54 50 78 J.V. Cheerleaders Left to Right: Cathy Milliman. Marcie Wood. Elissa Beard. Shanda Taylor. Michelle O’Rourke. Left to Right: Jennifer Warner. Shanda Taylor, Elissa Beard, Cathy Milliman. Michelle O'Rourke. The cheerleaders did a fantastic job this year of getting the fans behind our athletic teams. 79 LANSING HEARS MUSIC The Bronson aCappcIla C hoir has again done a fine job representing B.H.S. The choir received a good rating at District XI Choir Festival, and performed along with the band at the state capital in the “Music in Our Schools'' Program. Mrs. Pustelnik, the director of the choir, gave encouragement and helped instill a sense of pride in the group. First Row: Mrs. Pustelnik. Michelle Badgley, Mary Albright. Jan Metzger. Susan Mei ger. Cathy Milliman, Laura Perkins, and Karen Smoker. Second row: Darrell Metzger, Jodi Woods, Kim Odell. Tomo Inoue. Pam Toonian. Tina Ciates. Karyn Czjakowski. T. J. C line, and Holly Washburn. Third Row: Diana Ludckwick, Diane Lahrke, Kendra Miller. Joe Renshaw. Melinda Scully, Tony Stcflcs, Tina Foster, and Rob Dearman. Fourth Row: Joe Ludwick. LeAnne Weber. Paul Junker. Dawn Miller, Missy Wiard. Leah Fricdcl, Jenny Baldwin, and Jodi Wholcrs. 80 aC'appcIla Choir BAND RATES EXCELLENT The Bronson High School Band had another outstanding year. They received a first division rating at District Band Festival and went on to compete at Stale Band Festival. The band's application to perform at Lansing for the “Music in Our Schools program on May 12 was accepted. It was one of about 20 bands to be selected. Hopes and attitudes for next year are high. First Row: Holly Washburn. Paula Charlier. Amy Carpenter. Tina Gates. Nicole Himes. Jamie Baldwin. Beth Scully. Debbie Herman, and Ray Vcrrill. Second Row: Shelly Smith. Melissa Gray. Melissa McNces. C arla Horn. Dawn Miller. Steve Clover, Amanda Jeffery. Joe Rcnshaw. C andy Tooman. Laura Perkins. Stacey Hansert. April Ellis, and Leah Friedel. Third Row: C indy Bauman. Amy Sikorski. Connie Miner. Nicole Rieger. Joe Prine. Marlin Houghton. Darrell Metzger, Micki O'Rourke, Tim Met ger. Mark Weaver. Tony StelTes. Theresa Owens. Pam Tooman. Kendra Miller. Heather Perkins. Missy Wiard. Kom Fenner, and Mr. F.rbes. Band 81 FIFTEEN INDUCTED The Margaret E. Tharp National Honor Society is an important organization at B.H.S. Members are selected by the faculty on four criteria: character, leadership, scholarship, and service. A grade point average of 3.25 for juniors and seniors is needed to apply for membership. On March 24. a candlelight ceremony was held to induct new members. The group helped during the year at Parent Teacher Conferences and worked to raise money for the Big Brolhers Big Sisters organization. The NHS is under the advisement of Mr. Jim Modcrt and Mrs. Jackie MacDonald. First Row: Diane Lahrke, Dand Hand. Kim Malovey. Becky Barrows, Cindi Wotta. Jodi Woods. Kristi Aker, and Jill Mayer. Second row: Holly Washburn. Laura Perkins. Melinda Scully. Theresa Wasikowski. Connie Miner, Rusty Bercaw. and Missy Wilber. Third Row: Brett Sweers, Jerry Jasper, LcAnnc Weber. Doug Anderson. Paula C'harlicr. Rob Dcarman, Missy Wiard. and Tony Herman. Not Pictured: Dawn Miller and Kathy Hutchins. 82 NHS QUIZ BOWL PERFORMS WELL The Bornson Quiz Bowl once again had a good year of Competition. The J.V. and Varsity Teams were under the supervision of Mr. Dave Lockwood, who gave constant support and encouragement to the members. The Quiz Bowl is a fine representation of Bronson’s spirit and its educational excellence. Michelle Badglcy, Paula Charlicr. Bob Dearman, Connie Miner, and Jerry Jasper. Not Pictured: Tony StefTcs. Quiz Bowl 83 9 That. on. th in day Flay 9, 1987 at the. CoIdwatex Convention Lenten, the $ union. Cla in of Hn.onn.on 1 iyh School pn.en.entn. fox the Seniox Clann of 1987 hat'd sas c,oodbsa SCNIOdS Clann: FLowe a. . . White. done Coloxn. . . Clectxic blue S nilvex � . . r no nan. . rtaxxu n Jony With a Little Help fxom mu r .' 0 r xcenan flotto: We expect the pann thxouyh thin woxld but once. Any cood we can do, thexefo x, on. any kindnenn that we can nhow to any fellow cxe- atuxe, let un do it now, let not defen. on. neylect it, fon. we nhall not pann thin way aqain. By: Stephen Cxellex TO THt SLNlOdS Toniyht we'xe yathexed toyethex, fox one lant noecial time. The yaln all look no beautiful, and the yuyn no divine. We've waited fox thin niyht fox no lony, it neemed no fax away. And now that it'n finally upon un, we winh it would ntay. Toyetn x we've mace no many Cxiendn,been tnxouyn thicd and thin. And if we even had the chance, we 'd all yo thxouyh it ayain. . So toniyht let n make fond memoxien,and pxetend that we' te in heaven, an we dedicate oux dxom, to the Clann of 87 By:FAD 1 t U ;.:H Wh Ch niNU Buffet Salad Bax Sliced do ant Beef Baked Ham Baxbe yued eatballn dean with flunhxoomn Whole Baby Caxxotn ipoed dotatoen and Qxavy do IIn and Buttex Bevexaye ef'n Choice Dennext DIAdS old wo uld N guxe ________ What nhe woxe__ Wan nhe xeady How nhe looked Teannpoelation Favo xite nony_ Doubled with___ dont pxom_ Time axxived home_ Name Time he axxived_ What, he woxe ___ How he looked Flowexn__________ Ucnnex Fa vox cTc nony__ Day aftex Time axxived h An I nit in thin nmokey xoom, the niyht about to end. 1 pann my time with ntxanyexn, but thin bottle my only fxiend demembex when we uned to paxk, out on Butlex ntxeet, out in the daxh dememb ex when we lont the keun, and you lont moxe than that in my backneat baby Choxun demembex how we un ed to talk about buntinq out we'd bxeak theix heaxtn toyethex, foxevex Nevex nay yoodbye Nevex nay yoodbye Sou and me and my fxiendn, hopiny it nevex end. Say yoodbye Nevex nay yoodbye Holdiny on we've yot to txy, holdiny on to nevex nay yoodbye. demembex dayn of nkippiny nchool, xaciny caxn and beiny cool,u cth a nix pack and the xadio, we didn't need no place to demembex at the pxom that niyht, you and me, we had a fiyht, but the band they played oux favo xite nony and I held you in my axmn no ntxony. We danced no clone, we danced no nlow and I nwoxe I'd nevex let you yo Choxun CLASS OFFlULdS ome dxenident.... Thexena Wanikownhi V. dxenident. . . Kathy Hutckinn Secxetaxy.....Kim nalovey xeanu ex...Becku Baxxown dxenident.....Dexek donn !. dxenident. . . ,9odi Cane Secxetaxy.....I xcn DuSaxdin Txeanu xex....Diane Lahxke “Never Say Goodbye” The 1987 Junior-Senior Prom was held at the Quality Inn Convention Center in Coldwater on May 9. Never Say Goodbye” was the theme chosen by the junior class and the ballroom was decorated beautifully. Everyone danced the night away with music provided by Jynx. 87 Sportsarama The complete Sports shop 114 W. Chicago Rd. Sturgis, MI (616) 651-5382 or 651-7991 COLDWATER PRINTING “Bright Ideas in Printing” 346 Marshall — Coldwater, MI 517-278-7545 Ziebart of Coldwater 10 West Park Avenue Coldwater, MI Phone: 279-7507 Reynolds Pharmacy Emergency Phone: 369-1815 Fred Reynolds R. PH. phone 369-3511 Bronson, MI Open Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday 12 a.m. to 11 p.m. ROYAL Chevrolet — Buick 637 E. Chicago Rd Cold water. Michigan (517)279-8061 1 Like a %o xi neighbor. State Farm is there. Sro me tor car home hie and health insurance f A'l •nsu� « r � � M«m«r ON es — S T A 11 ItlM INSUftANCI V Ron’s Barber Shop Chicago Street Bronson, Michigan 49028 (517) 369-6445 “Congratulations Seniors” COLDWATER____________HARDWARE (7hueVa£u£) Value Service first P.O.Box 511 Phone: 512 E. Chicago St. (517)278-4495 Coldwater, Ml 49036 Harold Card Ron Van Kersen d (3 • $ ( IP fiiUiajLif 517-278-2309 COLDWATER CONCRETE PRODUCTS INC. 875 N. MARSHALL RD. COLDWATER. MICH. “Congratulations Class of ’86” Jr. High Girls Volleyball 7th Grade Team 8th Grade Team Jr. High Boys Basketball 7th Grade Team 8th Grade Team Clockwise from Top Left: Beckie Thachcr, LeAnne Weber. Missy Wiard. Lyshell Modert, Jenny Grove, and Dawn Miller. 94 Candids Clockwise from Top Left: Billi Hansman. Sharon Woodcox, Craig Wotta. Rhonda Wisman, Jean Miller. Kristi Aker. Mary Luce. Kim Malovey. Therasa Wasikowski, Karyn C jakowski. and Rhonda Cook. Candids 95 98 Candids 100 Candids Candids 101 Seniors of 1987 102 Seniors . Kriitinu rJC. - - llu tnni f r S. lUJu in 8t Ly . Kurrowi 7))arL A?. 8uSH y St n 7)1 8M 8e Wilma X 8a CinJu 7)1. Kaumun T)ri ill a K. 8if dry C hri ilophrr _S. -£)anl Mry VLry €. 'Jbm U ZbuviJ j. 2V aprr K m illiru f n . .7, a ytr 104 i X. Jiurilt IV. Jl trnntn ftlii hurt X. .JJintri 901 T“ t lit ,,jro: mnttg° y nr°vi jf y- d £01 j. S.OII kfoU . K. M. ,, J. kJJL 108 i VI. SmJ , . ‘ImunJu Sir ft firm fflCHICJN XurrJ X Ur VU„u .7. UL,J no m. w.l. C ourlneu , C. Uif o Stniori Hoi f ttlurrdi War!, £. Jli'nt J(L,t a CLrL Xu.J R. Cornell _sJnJrta _S. C run ion Dimolluj O. (jifion Oimotlty X. 11 oort jam. W. Vanjkrn jC.nnrtk X U’U 111 5U K.U .Xarri My Buried Friends My buried friends can I forget or must the grave I know them as I did then and in my heart They loved me once with love sincere and ten-in my conflicts here they’d rally quick round to reliev Bui oi'le gn i c • II 1 fain would weep but what of tears? No tears of mine can recall them, Nor 6uld I Wfish that rolling cares, no cares like mine, should e’re befall them. They rest in realms of light and love,they dwcIFupon the Mount of Glory. Thc ask in beams of bliss above and shout toftll their happy story. by Sidney Cowell GRADUATION Valedictorian Jodi Woods Salutatorian Jill Mayer Becky Barrows and Kathy Hutchins Graduation Date: May 31, 1987 Class Flower: White Rose Class Colors: Electric Blue and Silver Class Songs: “Karri’s Song” and “With a Little Help From My Friends” Getting ready! Patience everyone. 114 Class President Theresa Wasikowski Cane Ceremony Listening to the program. Class Motto: We expect to pass through this world but once. Any Good we can do, therefore, or any Kindness that we can show to any fellow creature, let us do it now, let us not defer or neglect it, for we shall not pass this way again. Stephen Greller Bet Kristi is happy. Everyone can smile now. The happy graduates. Smile pretty, Jennifer! We all made it!! IIS 116 117 Senior Achievements Kristina Aker Yearbook Staff— 2 Student Council — 4 Vice President— 1 FFA — I Thespians — 3 Secretary — 1 National Flonor Society — 2 Talented Gifted — I Fall Play — 1 Spring Play — 1 Follies — 2 Tri-State Math Contest — I Michigan Math Test — 3 Powder Puff — 2 FFA Sweetheart Candidate — 1 Girls’ State — 1 Basketball — 4 Volleyball — 2 Spirit Core — 2 French Club — 2 Branch County Jr. Miss Participant Third Runner-Up Leadership Forum — 2 Mark Atienza Football — 2 Baseball — 1 Tennis — 2 Jennifer Baldwin Varsity Club— 3 Follies — 1 Student Director— 1 Hope College Math Contest — I Band — I A Cappclla Choir — 3 Concert Choir— 1 Tri-State Math Contest — 1 Michigan Math Contest — 2 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Powder Puff — 1 Track — 2 Volleyball — 2 Crosscountry— I Spirit Core — 2 French Club — 2 Treasurer— 1 Citizens Bee — 2 Wilma Barnes HOSA — 2 Becky Barrows Student Council — 1 FFA — 1 Varsity Club — 3 National Honor Society — 2 Fall Play — 1 Follies — 1 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Homecoming Court— 1 Powder Puff— 2 Girls’ State — 1 Class T reasurer — 4 T rack — 3 Basketball — 4 Volleyball — 4 SMAA Honorable Mention Spirit Core — 2 T reasurer — 1 French Club — 2 Vice President — 1 Branch County Jr. Miss Participant Leadership Forum — 2 Mark Bassage Student Council — 4 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Homecoming Court— 1 SnowBall Court — 1 Spirit Couple— 1 Football — 4 All Conference All Area Basketball — 4 Baseball — 4 Cindy Bauman Follies — 1 Band — 4 Michigan Math Test — 1 Homecoming Court — 1 Powder Puff — 1 T rack — 1 Softball — 3 All Conference — 1 Tennis— 1 French Club — 2 Steve Bell Student Council — 1 FFA —3 Golf— 1 Basketball — 2 Baseball — 4 Rusty Bercaw FFA — 4 National Honor Society — 1 Baseball — 1 Bret Cary Student Council — 2 Homecoming Court— 1 Snowball Court — I Basketball — 4 Baseball — 3 T. J. Cline Yearbook Staff — 2 Varsity Club — 4 Thespians — 2 Fall Play— 1 Spring Play — 2 Follies— 1 A Cappella Choir — 3 Spirit Couple— 1 Boys’ State — 1 Alternate T rack — 2 Baseball — I Crosscountry — 4 Wrestling — 3 Rhonda Cook Yearbook Staff — 1 Thespians — 2 Fall Play — 1 Spring Play — 2 Follies — 2 Hope College Math Contest Michigan Math Contest — 2 B.O.E.C. — 1 Tennis — 3 Spirit Core — 1 Karyn Czajkowski Yearbook Staff— 1 Student Council — 2 Varsity Club— 1 Thespians — 3 President — 1 Fall Play — 2 Spring Play — 3 Follies — 4 A Cappella Choir — 4 Honor Choir— 1 Junior Honor Guard— 1 Cheerleader — 4 Powder Puff— 2 FFA Sweetheart Candidate — 1 VICA— 1 T rack — 4 Spirit Core — 1 President — 1 Branch County Jr. Miss Participant Spirit of Junior Miss Scholarship Solo Ensemble — 2 Chris Danbury FFA Secretary — I Vice President — 1 Star Grcenhand— I VICA —2 Parliamentarian Football — 4 Wrestling — 1 Tennis— 3 David Draper Concert Choir — 1 Honor Choir— 1 VICA —2 Parliamentarian Golf — 1 Basketball — 1 MHSAA Computer Contest — 1 Three Rivers Computer Contest — 1 Koni Fenner Hope College Math Contest — 2 Band — 4 French Club — 3 Solo Ensemble — 2 Video Club — 1 Pep Band — 4 Tim Gilson UCT Poster Contest Winner Gwinn Green Student Council — 4 Concert Choir — 2 Junior Honor Guard— 1 Powder Puff — 1 French Club — 3 Jennifer Grove Student Council — 2 Foreign Study — 4 Varsity Club — 3 Junior Honor Guard— 1 Snowball Court — 1 Powder Puff — 2 HOSA — 1 T rack — 4 Volleyball — 4 Captain — 1 Spirit Core — 1 French Club — 1 Billi Hansman Foreign Study — 3 Follies — 1 Powder Puff — 2 DECA — 2 T rack — 1 Volleyball — 2 Tennis— 1 Kerri Harsh Yearbook Staff— 2 Student Council — 4 Foreign Study — 1 Follies — 2 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Powder Puff— 1 DECA — 2 T rack — 3 Spirit Core — 1 Tony Herman Student Council — 4 President — 1 FFA —4 Varsity Club — 3 National Honor Society — 2 Michigan Math Test — 2 Junior Honor Guard— 1 Homecoming Court — I King— 1 Snowball Court — 2 King — I Powder Puff — 2 Coach Spirit Couple— 1 Class Vice President — 1 T rack — 2 Football — 4 Captain — 1 Wrestling — 4 Captain — 1 Leadership Forum — 1 Citizen Bee — 1 Alternate DAR Good Citizen Award Mike Hoard Foreign Study — 1 T rack — 1 Football — 2 Mascot — 1 Shantel Houck Student Council — 3 FFA —3 Treasurer— 1 Varsity Club — 4 Concert Choir— 2 Powder Puff — 2 FFA Sweetheart Candidate — 2 VICA — 1 Vice President — 1 T rack — 4 Cross Country — 2 Wrestling — 2 Kathy Hutchins Yearbook Staff — 2 National Honor Society— 1 Follies — 1 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Powder Puff — 1 120 Class Vice President — 3 Softball — 4 Tennis — 4 Captain — 1 French Club — 2 Leadership Forum — 2 Tomoharu Inoue Student Council— 1 Fall Play — 1 Follies— 1 A Cappella Choir— 1 Honor Choir— 1 Solo Ensemble — 1 Mike Johnson Varsity Club — 4 Boys' State — 1 V1CA — 2 President — 1 Vice President — 1 T rack — 1 Cross Country — 4 Paul Junker Yearbook Staff— 1 Thespians — 1 Fall Play — 3 Spring Play— 3 Follies — 3 A C ippella Choir — 4 Honor Choir — 1 Tennis — 3 James Krontz Cross Country — 2 Rhonda Litzau Foreign Study — 2 Band — 2 A Cappella Choir — 2 Concert Choir— 1 Honor Choir— 1 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Powder Puff — 1 VICA —2 Parliamentarian — 1 Volleyball — 3 Captain — 1 French Club — 1 Debra Losinski DECA — 2 T reasurer — 1 Kim Malovey Yearbook Staff— 3 Student Council — 1 Varsity Club— 3 Thespians — 3 Vice President — 1 National Honor Society — 2 Vice President — 1 Fall Play — 3 Spring Play — 3 Follies — 4 Tri-State Math Contest — 2 Michigan Math Test — 2 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Homecoming Court— 1 Snowball Court — 1 Cheerleader — 2 Powder Puff — 2 Girls’ State — 1 Class Secretary — 3 Basketball — 3 Softball — 2 Spirit Core — 1 Secretary — 1 French Club — 2 President — 1 Branch County Jr. Miss Participant 2nd Runner-Up Leadership Forum — 3 Jill Mayer Student Council — 1 T reasurer — 1 Varsity Club — 3 National Honor Society — 2 Talented Gifted — 1 Follies — 1 Band — 1 Michigan Math Test — 2 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Powder Puff — 2 Spirit Couple — 1 Girls' State — 1 Alternate Basketball — 4 SMAA All-Conference— 1 Volleyball — 4 SMAA All-Conference— 1 Captain — 1 Softball — 3 Spirit Core — 1 French Club — 1 Branch County Jr. Miss Participant Academic Achievement Award Leadership Forum — 1 World Affairs Seminar — 1 SMAA Academic All-Conference — 2 Susan Metzger Hope College Math Contest — 1 Band — 1 A Cappella Choir — 3 Concert Choir— 1 Michigan Math Test — 2 French Club — 2 Dawn Miller Yearbook Staff— 2 Student Council — 1 Foreign Study — 2 Varsity Club — 4 Thespians — 3 National Honor Society — 1 Talented Gifted — 1 Fall Play — 3 Spring Play — 2 Follies — 4 Hope College Math Contest — 1 Band — 2 A Cappella Choir — 4 Treasurer— 1 President — 1 Honor Choir— 2 Junior Honor Guard — 1 T rack — 1 Cross Country — 1 French Club — 1 Branch County Jr. Miss Participant Creative and Performing Arts Award Jean Miller FFA Chapter Reporter — 3 Varsity Club— 1 FFA Sweetheart Candidate — 3 121 T rack — 4 Crosscountry — 4 French Club — 1 Lyshcll Modert Student Council — 2 Foreign Study — 4 Varsity Club — 1 Follies — 4 Junior Honor Guard— 1 Snowball Court — 1 Cheerleader — 4 Powder PufT — 2 T rack — 1 Manager Softball — 1 Spirit Core — 1 French Club — 2 Tim Moore FFA — 3 Varsity Club— 1 T rack — 2 Football — 2 Wrestling — 4 Pam Myers Follies — 1 Concert Choir — 1 Powder PufT — 1 T rack — 1 Volleyball — 3 Pat Pixley FFA —3 Wrestling — 3 Steve Platter FFA —3 Concert Choir — 1 Tennis — 2 Roger Rathbun FFA —3 VICA — 2 Golf— 1 Robin Rhoades Student Council — 4 Secretary — 1 FFA — 1 Foreign Study — 3 Varsity Club — 3 Thespians — 3 Fall Play — 3 Spring Play — 3 Follies — 4 Hope College Math Contest — Concert Choir— 1 Snowball Court — 1 Cheerleader — 4 Powder Puff — 2 T rack — 1 Manager Baseball — 2 Manager Spirit Core — 1 French Club — 2 Branch County Jr. Miss Participant Michelle Ruder Student Council — 1 Band — 4 Powder Puff — 2 T rack — 1 Basketball — 2 French Club — 1 Dan Shroyer T rack — 2 Dwayne Smith FFA —2 Varsity Club — 4 Concert Choir — 2 Class Secretary — 1 T rack — 2 Cross Country — 2 Wrestling — 4 Jamie Smoker Student Council — 2 FFA — 1 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Powder Puff — 2 Coach Class President — 1 Football — 4 Hilton Award Basketball — 4 Captain — 1 Baseball — 4 Captain — 1 All-Conference Special Mention Tri-State Math Contest — 1 Micky Smoker Football — 4 All-Conference — 2 I All Area — 2 All-State — 3 WUHQ TV All Star — 1 Amanda Stephens FFA — 1 Concert Choir — 2 FFA Sweetheart Candidate — 1 VICA —2 Rebecca Thacher Yearbook Staff— 3 Foreign Study — 2 Junior Honor Guard — 1 DECA — 2 President — 2 Tennis — 1 French Club — 1 Darrell Vorce T rack — 4 Football — 1 Basketball — 2 Cross Country — 3 Joe Wallo FFA —4 Secretary — 1; VICA — 1 Tennis — 1 Holly Washburn Yearbook Staff — 2 Student Council — 1 Varsity Club — 4 National Honor Society — 1 Follies — 1 Band — 4 Drum Major — 2 A Cappella Choir — 2 Concert Choir — 2 Powder Puff — 2 Girls’ State — 1 T rack — 2 Volleyball — 2 Tennis — 2 Captain — 1 122 Spirit Core — 2 French Club — 2 President — 1 Solo Ensemble — 2 Choir and Band Leadership Forum — 1 Theresa Wasikowski Student Council — 4 Parliamentarian — 1 FFA — 4 President — I Treasurer — 2 Tom Kehoe Award National Honor Society — 2 President — 1 Follies— 3 Hope College Math Contest — 2 Michigan Math Test — 2 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Cheerleader — 4 Powder Puff — 2 FFA Sweetheart Candidate — 3 Class President — 3 Track — 2 Baseball — 1 Manager Spirit Core — 2 Branch County Jr. Miss Participant Leadership Forum — 2 Stacy Weaver FFA — 4 Varsity Club — 4 VICA —2 Parliamentarian — 1 Track — 3 Football — 4 Wrestling— 3 LeAnne Weber Yearbook Staff — 2 Editor— 1 Varsity Club — 3 Thespians — 2 National Honor Society — 2 Talented Gifted — 1 Fall Play — 3 Spring Play — 3 Follies — 3 Hope College Math Contest — A Cappella Choir — 3 Concert Choir— 1 Honor Choir— 2 Tri-State Math Contest — 1 Michigan Math Test — 2 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Powder Puff — 1 Softball — 1 Spirit Core — 1 French Club — 2 Solo Ensemble — 4 Ken White Tennis— 1 Melissa Wiard Yearbook Staff — 2 Student Council — 1 Foreign Study — 1 Varsity Club — 4 National Honor Society — 1 Follies — 3 Band — 1 A Cappella Choir — 2 Concert Choir— 1 Powder Puff — 1 Tennis— 1 French Club — 2 Solo Ensemble — 1 Missy Wilber Student Council — 3 Varsity Club — 3 Vice President — 1 National Honor Society — 2 Treasurer— 1 Talented Gifted — 1 Follies — 2 Hope College Math Contest — Band — 2 Tri-State Math Contest — 2 Michigan Math Test — 2 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Homecoming Court — 1 Cheerleader— 1 Powder Puff — 2 T rack — 4 All-Conference — 4 All-State — 1 Crosscountry— 1 All-Conference — 1 French Club — 2 Branch County Jr. Miss Participant SM.AA Academic All-Conference — 1 Courtney Wilson Student Council — 4 Varsity Club — 2 Fall Play — 1 Spring Play — 1 Follies — 4 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Homecoming Court— 1 Cheerleader — 3 Powder Puff — 2 FFA Sweetheart Candidate T rack — 3 Volleyball — 1 Tennis — 1 Spirit Core — 1 French Club — 2 Secretary — 1 Branch County Jr. Miss Participant Rhonda Wisman Yearbook Staff — 1 Follies — 1 BOEC — 2 President — 1 Softball — 1 David Wohlers Student Council — 1 FFA —2 Homecoming Court — 1 Golf—4 MVP —2 Tom Kehoe Award Basketball — 1 Tennis — 4 Jennifer Woodcox Varsity Club — 4 Powder Puff — 1 Track — 1 Volleyball — 3 Tennis — 4 Captain — 1 French Club — 2 Sharon Woodcox Foreign Study — 2 Spring Play— I Follies — 1 Band — 2 Powder Puff — 2 BOEC — 1 T rack — 2 Spirit Core — 1 French Club — 1 Branch County Jr. Miss Participant Jodi Woods Yearbook Staff — 2 Student Council — 1 Thespians — 3 Treasurer— 1 National Honor Society — 2 Secretary — 1 Fall Play — 2 Spring Play — 3 Follies — 2 Hope College Math Contest — 1 A Cappclla Choir — 3 Concert Choir— 1 Spirit Couple — 1 Spirit Core — 2 French Club — 2 Citizen Bee — 1 Alternate Girls’ State — 1 Alternate Talented Gifted — 1 Solo Ensemble — 1 SM AA Academic All-Conference — 2 Nominee for All-State Team for Detroit Magazine Cindi Wotta Yearbook Staff — 2 Student Council — 1 Varsity Club — 3 National Honor Society — 2 Michigan Math Test — 2 Powder Puff — 1 Spirit Couple — 1 Basketball — 4 Captain — 1 All-Area — 3 All-Area MVP — 2 Player of the Year — 1 All-State — 3 All-Michigan 2nd Team — 1 Career Scoring Record — 1,037 pts. Volleyball — 4 All-Conference — 3 All-Area — 1 Softball — 4 All-Conference — 3 All-Area — 3 All-District 1st Team — 1 All-Regional 1st Team— 1 French Club — 2 Leadership Forum — 1 Academic All-Conference — I Craig Wotta Student Council — 1 Michigan Math Test — 2 Junior Honor Guard — 1 Boys’ State — 1 Golf — 1 Football — 3 Hilton Award Basketball — 4 Captain — 1 All-Conference All-Area 2nd Team Baseball — 4 Captain — 1 All-Conference All-Area 1st Team Leadership Forum — 1 Brian Wrozek VICA — 2 Secretary — 1 Tennis — 4 Ben Yearling FFA — 4 VICA — 2 President — 1 Vice President — 1 Football — 2 Wrestling — 3 Tamara Yearling Foreign Study — 1 Band — 3 VICA 124 BEST A THLETE 1. Cindi Wotta 2. Jenny Grove 3. Jill Mayer 1. Tony Herman 2. Craig Wotta 3. Matt Rzepka BEST DRESSED: 1. Dana Hand 2. Kim Malovcy 3. Becky Barrows 1. Paul Junker 2. Matt Rzepka 3. Dave Wohlers REST FIGURE PII YSIQUE: 1. Dana Hand 2. Missy Wilber 3. Jenny Grove Robin Rhoades 1. Bret Cary 2. Joe Renshaw 3. Matt Rzepka Tony Herman BIGGEST FLIRT: 1. Robin Rhoades 2. Kristi Aker 3. Sharon Woodcox Billi Hansman LeAnne Weber 1. Mark Bassage 2. Mike Himes 3. Micky Smoker CLASS CLOWN: 1. Courtney Wilson 2. Theresa Wasikowski 3. Kristi Aker Robin Rhoades 1. T.J. Cline Micky Smoker 2. Dwayne Smith 3. Mark Bassage CLASS LEADER: 1. Theresa Wasikowski 2. Kim Malovcy 3. Kristi Aker 1. Tony Herman 2. Matt Rzepka 3. Mike Himes Micky Smoker COURTEOUS: 1. Kim Malovcy 2. Dana Hand 3. Andrea Cranson 1. Dave Wohlers 2. Tony Herman 3. Brel Cary CUTEST COUPLE: 1. Dana Hand Matt Rzepka 2. Missy Wilber Tony Herman 3. Jill Mayer Jamie Smoker FRIENDLIEST: 1. Dana Hand 2. Kim Malovcy 3. Missy Wilber Jenny Grove 1. Tony Herman Mall Rzepka 2. Rusty Bercaw 3. Dave Wohlers FUNNIEST 1. Courtney Wilson 2. Theresa Wasikowski 3. Pam Myers Jodi Woods Kristi Aker Cindi Wotta 1. T.J. Cline 2. Mark Bassage Micky Smoker 3. Dwayne Smith Senior Polls KISS A RLE: 1. Dana Hand 1. Brel Cary 2. Kim Malovcy 2. Mike Himes 3. Robin Rhoades 3. Tony Herman Lyshcll Modern Matt Rzepka MOST ADMIRED: 1. Dana Hand 1. Tony Herman 2. Missy Wilber 2. Matt Rzepka 3. Kim Malovcy 3. Bret Cary MOST AGRICULTURAL: 1. Chris 1. Jean Miller Danbury 2. Theresa Wasikowski 2. Mat Rzepka 3. Shantel Houck 3. Joe Wallo MOST CREATIVE: 1. Courtney Wilson . Joe Renshaw Dana Hand 2. Micky 2. Kerri Harsh Smoker 3. Karyn Czajkowski 3. Mike Himes Paul Junker MOST FUN TO RE WITH 1. Mike Himes 1. Courtney Wilson 2. Matt Rzepka 2. Missy Wilber Tony Herman Theresa Wasikowski 3. Dwayne 3. Kristi Aker Smith Robin Rhoades MOST IMAGINA 77 VE: 1. Courtney Wilson 1. Micky 2. Karyn Czajkowski Smoker 3. Dana Hand 2. Jamie Smoker 3. Mike Himes Paul Junker MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: 1. Tony Herman Jodi Woods 2. Jamie Smoker 2. Jill Mayer 3. Craig Wotta 3. Kristi Aker L Tony Herman MOST OUTGOING: 1. Courtney Wilson 2. Theresa Wasikowski Kim Malovcy Kristi Aker 3. Dana Hand 2. Micky Smoker Mike Himes 3. Matt Rzepka Jamie Smoker MOST RIPPED ON: 1. Jennifer Baldwin 1. Jamie Smoker Paul Junker 2. LeAnne Weber 2. Dave Pavlov 3. Robin Rhoades 3. Ron Gest Kristi Aker MOST SPIRITED: 1. Theresa Wasikowski 1. Micky Courtney Wilson Smoker 2. Kim Malovey 2. Mike Himes 3. Karyn Czajkowski 3. Matt Rzepka MOST STUDIOUS: 1. Jodi Woods 1. Tony Herman 2. Susan Metzger 2. Jamie Smoker 3. Jill Mayer Kim Malovey 3. Brian Wrozek MOST TALENTED: 1. Dawn Miller 1. Joe Renshaw 2. Kim Malovey 2. Paul Junker 3. Cindi Wotta 3. Mark Atienza MOST TALKATIVE: 1. Theresa Wasikowski 1. Micky 2. Jennifer Baldwin Smoker 3. Missy Wiard 2. Jamie Smoker 3. T. J. Cline Mark Bassage MOST VOCAL MUSICAL: 1. Joe Renshaw 1. Dawn Miller 2. Paul Junker 2. Karyn Czajkowski 3. Holly Washburn LeAnne Weber 3. T. J. Cline NICEST CAR: 1. Mike Himes 1. Robin Rhoades 2. Andrea Cranson 2. Tony Herman Dana Hand 3. Jill Mayer 3. Mike Johnson NICEST HAIR: 1. Bret Cary 2. Matt Rzepka 1. Missy Wilber 2. Kim Malovey 3. Mike Himes 3. Jenny Grove Paul Junker NICESTSMILE: 1. Robin Rhoades 1. Matt Rzepka 2. Missy Wilber 2. Tony Herman Bret Cary 3. Kim Malovcy 3. Mike Himes PRETTIEST HANDSOMEST: 1. Dana Hand 1. Bret Cary 2. Kim Malovey 2. Matt Rzepka 3. Missy Wilber 3. Tony Herman Mike Himes PRETTIEST EYES: I. Kerri Harsh 1. Mike Himes 2. Jennifer Baldwin Dana Hand 2. Bret Cary 3. Jodi Woods 3. Tim Moore QUIETEST: 1. Cindy Seafert 1. Brian Wrozek 2. Susan Metzger 2. Dave Wohlers 3. Mary Davis 3. Tomo Inoue TRENDSETTER: 1. Dana Hand 1. Matt Rzepka 2. Courtney Wilson Mike Himes 3. Kim Malovcy 2. Micky Smoker 3. Paul Junker 125 SENIOR RECOGNITION NIGHT HAPPY birthday'B8°Nb!i' two sSiss ssigs rss� 25-s- -C. 1 _ n MAA £L JOP JHE §£§rer$s aSSfSSU-s po£SO€N THERESA itchM SsiOENT KAW HUTCH.. SECRETARY: KM MALOVEY TREASURER BECKY BARROWS CUSS FLOWER’ WHTTE ROSE CLASS COLORS: ELECTRIC BU CLASS SONG KARRI S SONG mAccmir t worst H Karyn Ozajkowski. LcAnnc Weber. Senior girls' Rap Group. Theresa Wasikowski. The fifth annual Class Recognition Night was held on May 28, 1987 in the Chicago Street School Auditorium. The Class of 1987 was the Hundredth class to graduate from Bronson High School. To celebrate the occasion, each class member received a pin in honor of the hundredth year. Also, the birthday card for the class of 1987 was used as a back-drop for the talent portion of Recognition Night. The program was under the direction of Miss Patricia Ross and Mr. Alan Andridge. 126 • Senior Varsity Cheerleaders. Danforth Award: Tony Herman, Kim Malovey Service Award: T. J. Cline, Dawn Miller Citizenship Award: Ben Yearling, Holly Washburn Americanism Award: Wilma Barnes Activities Award: Tony Herman, Becky Barrows Clark Walker Wrestling Award: Tony Herman Tiny Limpcrt Award: Tony Herman, Jean Miller Outstanding Senior Athlete: Tony Herman, Cindi Wotta Army National Scholar-Athlete: David Pavlov, Jill Mayer Perfect Attendance: Rhonda Wisman SMAA Academic All League: Tony Herman. Kristina Aker. Jill Mayer Honorable Mention: Becky Barrows, Kim Malovey, Theresa Wasikowski, LeAnne Weber, Missy Wilber, Jodi Woods Michigan Academic Award: Jodi Woods, Jill Mayer, Tony Herman, Kristina Aker, LeAnne Weber, Susan Metzger, Jennifer Baldwin. Theresa Wasikowski. Cindi Wotta, Missy Wilber, Becky Barrows, Kathy Hutchins, Jamie Smoker. Kim Malovey, Missy Wiard, Becky Scott, Dana Hand, Holly Washburn, Craig Wotta, Dawn Miller, Robin Rhoades, Jean Miller, David Pavlov Presidential Academic Fitness Award: Jodi Woods, Jill Mayer. Tony Herman, Kristina Aker, LeAnne Weber, Susan Metzger, Jennifer Baldwin, Theresa Wasikowski, Cindi Wotta, Missy Wilber, Becky Barrows, Kathy Hutchins, Jamie Smoker, Kimberly Malovey, Missy Wiard, Becky Scott, Dana Hand, Holly Washburn Typing: Holly Washburn John Philip Sousa Band Award: Holly Washburn Arion Award (choir): Dawn Miller Outstanding Theatrical Effort: Dawn Miller 12th Grade Social Studies Award: Jodi Woods French I — Excellence: Jill Mayer French II — Excellence: Jodi Woods Mathematics Department Student of the Year: Jamie Smoker Computer Classroom Aides: Dave Conzett, Rhonda Cook Tri-State University Math Contest: LeAnne Weber, Kim Malovey, Jenny Baldwin, Missy Wilber Hope College Math Contest: Susan Metzger, Dawn Miller, Koni Fenner, LeAnne Weber Michigan Math Prize Competition: Kristina Aker, Jenny Baldwin, Tony Herman, Kim Malovey. Jill Mayer, Susan Metzger, Becky Scott, Jamie Smoker, Theresa Wasikowski, LeAnne Weber, Missy Wilber, Craig Wotta, Cindi Wotta 1987 Yearbook Staff: LeAnne Weber — Editor, T. J. Cline, Holly Washburn, Rhonda Wisman, Jodi Woods, Dawn Miller, Missy Wiard, Kim Malovey, Kathy Hutchins, Rhonda Cook, Beckie Thacher, Kerri Harsh, Cindi Wotta 127 Honored Athletes Tennis Softball Kim Odell Cindy Bauman Jill Mayer Cindi Wotta Angela Modert Amy Sikorski Steve Salyer Tony Steffes Football No Picture Available: Derek Ross Micky Smoker Mark Bassage Matt Rzepka Dave Pavlpov Track Jean Miller Missy Wilber Jenny Grove Angie Cuthbert Shelly Jennings Dottie Wiler 128 All Conference Selections Basketball Jill Mayer Cindi Wotta Kim Odell Baseball Craig Wotta Jamie Smoker Brett Sweers AA s. mm ■ •'OUT' 0)001 Boys Basketball Wrestling Volleyball Chad Butters Tony Herman Chris Withington Derek Ross Cindi Wotta Jill Mayer Jenny Grove 129 SEVENTH Aldrich. Angela Allen. Rex Avery. Mike Ballman. Michael Bassage. Jasen Bates. Rita Betts. Jennifer Bogucki. Amy Brouse. Jerry Brown. Keith Cary. Tina Cline. Jason Conzett. Denise Crapo. Shawna CLASS Davis. Chad Davis, Jason Everett, Charles Gaglio. Angela I k OF 1992 Ganton, Julie Gibson. Jason Grindlc, Jessica Hand. Lola Henderson. Priscilla Hinson. Melissa a '-'k Hoard, Heidi Hoard, Janecn Hoard. Jason Hough. Monica HufT, Erik Huff. Rod 130 S w Jacck. Carrie Jasper, Dustin Johnson, Carrie A. Johnson, Carrie L. Kleihardt. Tom Ludwick, Danny Ludwick, Kimberly Martinez, Nacho Maurer, Jennifer Mayer, Karissa McGuire. Jonathon Metzger, Joel Miner, John Nichols, Cristie Porter, Sarah Printkc, Nicole Rhoades, Rochelle Ritchey, Rachel Roberts, Jennifer Robertson, Mark Rubley, Joseph Sandy, Jamie Shcdd, Terry Shrontz, Nicole Skinner, Mark Smith, Jeremy Smith, Terriann Snyder, Tony Sobcskc, Marc Stone, Randy Stuckey, Michelle Stump. Kevin Talant, Jamie Tappenden, Eric Taylor, Margaret Warren, Daniel Weddle, Dawn Wheeler, Emily White, Shawn Wolff, Darinn Yesh, Chris Yesh, Jennifer 131 Junior High Candids 132 EIGHTH GRADE Bailey, Dclyn Bassage. Kim Bauman. Melissa Bodi, Craig Brouse, Susanne Byler, Joyce Calloway, Scott Caudill. Denny Charlier, Carrie Combs. Chad Covey, Mike Dcarman, Angela CLASS DeMcrritt, David Disbro, Matt OF 1991 Everett, Chad Ellsworth, Penny Fenner, Nick Gates, Tamara Gibbs, Jason Grove, James Haviland, Chad Hcnsell, Jennifer Hoard. A. J. Hoath, Jason Horton. Marc Houck, Joel Hough. Myralyn Howe, Tom 133 Hurley, Kris Hutchins. Nicole Johnson, Cassandra Keeslar, Shane Kulpinski. Patricia LaMontagnc, Traci Long. Cristi Ludwick, Chentel Ludwick. LeeAnn McDaniel, Jennifer McDonald, Greta Mcese. Jeremy Meisncrm, Dawn Metzger, Andrew Michael. Peggy Miller. Cassie Modcrt, Lcxann Modert, Matt Morrison, Danny Moyer, Vicki Myers, Bret Nearpass. Becky Ncihardt, Brad Ncttlcman, Jeff Otis, David Parks, Tom Platter, Terry Princ, Penny Ransbottom, Melissa Rice, Trent Rissman. Matt Roberts. Jeff Russell. Ed Rutherford. Jodie cv iM — — • a a' Sexton, Rhonda Sgambelluri, Elizabeth A % 134 Skaggs. Tanya Slaybaugh, Daniel Smith, Crystal Stevens, Kristi Sweers, Jenny VanDam. Jill Verrill, Tricia Wallo, Rob Washburn, Brian Webb, Jason Weber, Darcy Weddle, Sandy Wheaton. Tim Wilber, Angela Williams. Martia Wohlers, Shawn Wolfingcr, Melissa Not Pictured: Miller. Jennifer; Norton. Buck; Rosenberry, Howard; Rutherford. Jamie; Weller. Paul; Wing, Melissa. 135 Some Final Thoughts The publication of a yearbook is a major undertaking which involves raising several thousand dollars, taking hundreds of pictures, and producing the layout for each page. When I took over as the advisor for the yearbook in late January, we were having serious problems in each of these areas; the problems continued to plague us throughout the second semester as well. However, the problems were finally overcome, and we are pleased to present to the student body and community this edition of the Viking, which is entitled, 100 Years of Viking Pride. Three members of the staff deserve special mention for their hard work, positive attitudes, and their ability to get things done. They are: Dawn Miller, Jodi Woods and Rhonda Cook. Without the efforts of you three this book never would have been completed. Also, I would like to thank Ron Philbrick of C arousel Studios and Ray Smith of the Bronson Journal for their time and pictures, many of which were used in this year’s Viking. Many thanks also to Lee Zimmerman of Taylor Publishing for your “Let’s-go-get- em attitude and also for helping us lay out pages. I'm sure that you have a few additional grey hairs due to this year’s Viking. To Bev Weaver, thank you for all of your help and advice; it was invaluable and I greatly appreciate it. Lastly, Linda Weber thank you for helping with the typing. Over the course of the year, the yearbook had three different advisors. With all of these changes and the subsequent lack of consistent, coherent guidance to the staff, a number of events and groups are not represented in this book. To anyone who may feel slighted, please accept my apologies and understand that nothing was intentionally left out. By the time everyone receives their yearbook, I will be gone, and therefore, I would like to leave a couple of thoughts for next year s editor and staff. To next year’s editor — Your main role is to guide and support the staff; it is not to be “the boss,” also be willing to work hard and have pride in the quality of the yearbook. To the staff— pull together and be supportive of each other because if you don’t you will surely splinter apart, and that will make your work a thousand times more difficult. Also, remember that while it’s a lot of work it should also be a lot of fun. Allen Rose Yearbook Advisor 136