Buchanan High School - Pines Yearbook (Buchanan, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1976 volume:

(W Wh. 4 Aa «itu-rrt cm ; a n i r-cmtm y y (, s-tyi-1 sn r i A fk;u' i , fiu rut nX u au niCU c i 1 Hk 6 A� 'c' P d rrru c Uc£cm ” i r« aya c+kc j artsf 'ccti c j7 y ncc, rAckff c taU c ci «w hc f in d £ £u 4 r . •C Cit C iJltifs 'Jc n U U crime e a rryfc- Jy Ajul 4 j ule- . X' une a yksaA e'i sru t fy cc ytru lutri+m+Jy WC 1976 iiUtrliaiian §cl?ool 33urlianan, fRicliician iDo Uou 38ememb?r? “Old Fort Sumter” was the nickname for the original Union School. Buchanan celebrated a Civil War Reunion on the Fourth of July, 1881 Left, the 1905-06 Basketball team. Above is a view of Front Street before the automobile. Below, left to right: Buchanan in the “roaring twenties”; the “Mary Graham” stops at Buchanan in the 1890’s; the old Post Office on Front Street shortly after the turn of the century. 2 SSoarb of lEiHication Board members from left to right: Robert Luke, trustee; William P. DeVos, trustee; William Moon. Vice-President; David Hanson, President; Jeannette Mahan, Secretary; Mary Beth Larson, trustee; Richard Rossow, Treasurer. fupcrintrnhcnt iRicharh 9. •Douctlicrtit {Business fHanacter Paul fHontgomertt 6 fJrinripals Keep §eljool Kollinci Principal Dr. Walter A. Vanderbush Assistant Principal Don Rennhack §crretaries tficlp Tl|rir bosses Kay Rumsey Kay Welsh 7 Michael Bashara Ray Berry Richard Chubb John Dick Lyle McMullen Jacquelyn Mefford Michael Morse Fred Olson 9 Tery Piatti Roger Relich Alice Rizor Larry Robinson Shirley Roti William Runkewich Mary Schick Patrick Sexton David Shoemake Rosemary Shoemake 10 Brian Steinke Margaret Swartz William Tyus Lucy Utrup t Mike Walker William Wilson David Wishert Clarence Wold James Yech Carol Winterhalter n Community lEiHiration Mr. Wayne Writer Mrs. Pam Lawrence §cl?ooI Nurse Mrs. Irma Seager Got a headache? 12 Mrs. Bernice Harrington Mrs. Dorothy Hawks .vii . � i ii nailer Mrs. Joellen Bellaire 13 (Seactjers: §mile, Uou’re Mike Bashara addresses an attentive pep rally. Bill Wilson introduces his varsity Brian Stcinkc studies a PINTS. David Wishart gets a pic in the face! Terry Piatti grins for the camera. Bill Tyus examines “the gun that won the Fred Olson relaxes after class, west”. 14 on !Ian id damera Ray Berry explains strategy to his girls. Mary Schick works late correcting exams. 15 Building and Transportation Director, Paul Spaulding 3Sig MtHjerls A Soiling Custodians: Preston Kneeland, Ken Russell, Chuck Starkweather, and Rick English 16 Bus Drivers: Dorothy Morris, Nancy Tallman, Lucy Hubbard, Joann Halloway, Jeanette Stark, Alice Trautman. Rosemarie Conn, Marjorie Gradeless, Estaleen Riggins, Dorothy Bever, Marlene Roberts, Diane Fritz, Darlesca Spaulding, Anne Rose, and Mildred Place. Activities ■Ei l f WtS v i. .A€ I;, ♦ . t tfV.;!? ; V°u «' . • t y % y , V:-- {5 1� a 1 1 � Qf« A .x « ►__ V -fP! ? � :� « iflflompnts to Kenipmber . . . The sophomore float was second place. The freshmen entry won third place. fs ' 'X jro The seniors took first! Queen Cheryl and escort Kim Kimbrell. Below: The snake dance was fun Last year’s queen Tami crowns Cheryl McDonald the new queen. A moment of happiness as Tami congratulates Cheryl. 19 (Elje Instrumental fHusir Program The Symphony Band: Laurie Nelson, Denice Tropp, Tami Fritz, Sue Wesner, Bonnie Holmes, Kyla Newsom, Zoraida Ferrell, Shelley Hamilton, Becky Gray, Todd Miller, Sharon Hawks, Brenda Ellis, Karen Gordon, Debbie llcsser, Sara Gault, Barb Stone, Nancy Kingsbury, Karen Bobo, Patty Dinneen, Deanna Steininger, Tracy Pelley, Karen Virgil, Jeff Butler, Chris Ring, Holly Wantz, Lynn Bobo, Janet Hess, Sue Trull, David Vigan- sky, Brad Pointer, Tracy Stroud, Sue Fitzpatrick, Bill Musgrave, Dino Jackson, Amy Gray, Debbie Tyus, Jane Montgomery, Debbie Layman, Daryl Sawyer, Kathy Boyer, Sue Kreidler, Kathy Rundborg, Alice Swartz, Janice Unger, Jom Norton, Virginia Riley, Linda May, Ronnie Pelley, Kathy Stark, Dee Dee Hall, Bryan Virgil, Shelley Leiter, Jim Stoner, Judy Bachman, Don Bumstead, Kent Cooper, Paul Firehammer, Jim Vigansky, Brian Kelly, Carol Stromswold, Patience Vanderbush, Diane Camp, Linda Mattson, Alyson Nelson, Kevin Clem, Brenda MottI, John Dougherty, Tony Wold, Donna Leazenby, Debbie Moren, Gordon Hanson, Paul Dodson, Marti Rifenberg, Dan Batchelor, Randy Gilbert, Kent Spoke, Jim Hardy, Jon Roti Roti, Don Holmes, Director Mr. Morse, Kurt Bratzler Patty Dinneen, Kyla Newsom, Chris Ring, Lau- rie Nelson, Sue Trull, Diane Camp, Debbie Tyus, Jane Montgomery, and Janice Unger combine their talents in the making of merry music. 20 Proutdes §igt?ts anti §ountis. (Officers JJroui e ICeahersljip. Kyla Newsom receives an “A” rating for her clarinet solo at the state music festival. Congratulations Kyla. Dino Jackson, treasurer: Shelley Leiter, president; Jane Montgomery, secretary; Kyla Newsom, vice-president. Sue Trull, Laurie Nelson, Kyla Newsom, Janice Unger, Debbie Tyus, Carol Stromswold, Sara Gault, and Tami Fritz join forces to form a beautiful octet. Some of our sights include our twirlers: Donna Lea- zenby, Linda Mattson, Tami Fritz, and Marti Rifen- berg with drum majorette Dana Skidmore. 21 HWarrliingi an iBanti damp The band rests from a performance, and they cheer the team. Our director, Mr. Morse, gives us the instructions needed for a superb show. Start tt|r Hear Dino Jackson proudly carries his tuba to the practice Held. Paul Ginn checks the alignment of his rank. The band provides some informal music for the pep rallies. 23 Entertainment (Ttjrouijlfout tt|e Hear “Our Town opens the year with a nostalgic look at the past. Paul Gunn adds music to the air. This year’s musical, “The Music Man”, provides entertain- ment and a look at the old and the new. Senior Laurie Nel- son leaves us playing Marian Paroo, and fifth grader Cathy Stenberg joins us as Amaryllis. Marcellus and Harold sing. « Cheryl McDonald, Diane Soales, and Brenda The high school band under the direction of Mr. Morse provides much enjoyment. Blumka sing of a poor orphan girl. 24 ©ur ©own ©pens 1975 The Stage Manager prepares to go on stage Howie and Constable Warren posing. Emily tells George about the Haw in his character. The girls in their costumes. The wedding of George and Emily. Stage Dod Gibbs ... Joe Crowell . . Howie Newso Mrs. Gibbs HL Webb. George Gibb ebecca Gi ally Webb..... Emily Webb. Professor Willard Mr. Webb........ Women........... Man............. Lady........ Simon Sliinson ,1 Mrs. Soames. Constable Warre Farmer McCarthy Sam Craig....... Joe Stoddard ... .. David Habicht Walt Vanderbush . .. .Tim Lorhaff avid Runkewich |||. . . Maggie Moon 7 , Marti Rifenbcrg B-loe Hagey . g_.. Sue Spaulding .T .. .David Gault ■ Laurie Nelson 3 . 1 ric Samson . . Kevin Clem loanne ilcox I. . Tom Irull Brenda blu.mka . Erik Mollbcrg Sue Trull Si'ott Intenman C . Jon Roti Roti .......Tom Trull .....Erik Samson 25 “Ct?e fUiusicman” Comes John Lubben, Tony Wold, Kevin Clem, and David Gault were a great quartet! 26 to 33urt?anan Laurie Nelson sings “Goodnight ’ (above). Below, Laurie is joined by David Habicht and David Gray. Mrs. Paroo (Maggie Moon) advises Marian Paroo (Laurie Nelson) as Amaryllis (Cathy Stenberg) plays her piano lesson. Professor Hill recruits Winthrop for the band. Professor Hill (David Habicht) “courts’ Marian, the librarian (Laurie Nelson). 27 The people of River City get ready for the Wells Fargo Wagon in this scene showing the entire cast in their costumes. 28 Mayor Shinn (Eric Mollberg) cautions his wife, Eulalie (Shelley Lei- ter), not to trust Professor Hill. Professor Harold Hill (David Habicht) speaks on the evils of a pool hall. Maggie Moon enjoys a rehearsal. Be- low, Hill pauses to reflect. (ftjorus Unices: iUusir to (Pur tEars The Chorus singers stage their annual Christmas program before the student body. Diana Soales practices, while Janet Dokey studies the program. Chorus Officers: Top, Janice Bailey, Brenda Blumka. Bot- tom, Diana Soales, Cheryl McDonald. 30 SSuckljorn: 1976 ... A ruispnpcr JJrohucTh (Llirouctli §tuiiciits tnitiatiuc. Getting a late start this dedicated staff set to the task of producing several fine copies of the Buckhorn. From left to right: Peggy Blumka, Terry Shancr, Mary Jane, Doyle Morris, editor-in-chief; David Strcfling, Don Stowell, James Savoie, David Runkewich, Tom Zeug. This year the Buckhorn staff went down to the Berrien County Record office to set up their type. This operation produced several professional looking papers. 32 JFaculty SIrounres §tuti?nts Dave “the Stilt” Shoemake drives to the basket! Ray “Ace” Berry sets a careful shot. Mike “Bash” Bashara leaps high un- der the basket. Walt “Doc” Vanderbush takes aim (upper left). Photo above right shows Brenda Mottl swishing two points. Photo below shows Bob Luke “fighting” for a rebound! Gina Jackson leaps to score two! 33 honors Abound at The Buchanan Future Farmers of America under the direction of Howard Lahring completed another outstanding year. Displaying some of their awards are: Lee Wreggelsworth, Bob Phil- lips, Sherry Pinkerton, Tina Grady, Ed Maggert, and Rodney Dunn. Sue Cuthbert and Michele Hutchins placed first and fourth respectively in the State Spanish Test. '«CKs. Coach Bill Wilson receives the key to the city. Dale Moore won recognition in wrestling. 34 SUirlianan Bob Phillips receives a wrestling award from Coach Brow-n. Bryan Virgil won the Lester Miller Sports Award and Tom Trull received the Bausch Lomb Science Award and the Frank Heezen Excellence in Mathematics Award. Sue Cuthbert received the Ellis Memorial Scholarship. Kyla Newsom received the Busi- ness and Professional Women’s Club Scholarship and a Berrien County Record Scholar- ship. Larry Granger won the Teen Center Scholarship. Maureen McClellan won the Schwartz-Scholarship. Shelley Leitcr was awarded an Ellis Memorial Scholarship. 35 Janet Hess accepts a Volleyball award from Coach Karpinski. Agriculture (Basses: The agriculture class arrives for work on the school farm. Pictured above are Mike Gillette, Brent Bennett, Bob Phillips, Bruce Klug, Mark Swartz, George Galaske, and Doyle Morris. 36 Doyle Morris hammers the wire to the gate post. Sltarnintj 5To Sit Ifiiturt ifarmtrs. Bruce Klug tills the soil with the school tractor. George Galaske finishes the job. Mark Swartz and Mike Gillette team up to string barbed wire. Dale Moore and Brent Bennett cut wire to length. tui� ents Are Actiue Jfuture ©earners of Amerira From left to right: Chris Ring, Joy Albright,Tammy House, Pat Dinnccn, Jane Montgomery, Mrs. Rizor, Alyson Nel- son Future teachers host faculty punch Ur. Vanderbush relaxes 38 library Aids itubents Debbie Walters, Shebra Young, Laurethia Watts, Georgia Winkles, Alyson Nelson, Daryl Johnson Daryl checks a newspaper out. Three students find the library a quiet place to study. 39 §panisli (Club From left to right: Mary Winkles, Lynn Bobo, Janice Unger, Sharon Rottmann, Karen Bobo, Denice Tropp, Diana Hall, Tim Pollard, Dana Skid- more, Patience Vanderbush, Bonnie Holmes, Maggie Moon, Lorilie Lahring, Carlos Ospina, David Strefling, Lisa Schultz, Derek Hubbard, Linda Waggoner, Luis Aguilar. Enthusiastic students work on Christmas pinatas. 40 §panislj Class meets JFrendj Class In basketball... Con fMuclfo (Busto! Kevin Clemans does the “hat dance” above Wayde Summerix. Brian Burks scores two for the French. Above, Coach Mefford watches her team intently. Below, John Lubben seems to be saying, “Demele el basquetbol!!” 41 STI|e pnes «taff A Dchirntch Jfeui Create life Annual. — Advisors Brian Steinke (left) and Mike Bashara (right) actively involved themselves with their staff in the publication of this year s Pines. It was their objective from the onset to make this years annual the finest ever. We hope you agree that it is. Tim Pollard, shown working on a layout above, was a major contributor while Gordon Hanson's camera covered many assignments (below). The financial and business aspects of the Pines were capably handled by Dare Kingcry and Deanna Steiningcr (seated) with Mrs. Swartz acting as advisor. Siours of tOork anti JtJaticnrr Produce Anotticr Yearbook! Mike Bashara, advisor, joins Tracy Marsh and Beth Voss in a weekend work session. Karen Gordon crops photographs to size. Dare Kingcry prepares another copy sheet. Tim Pollard types a copy sheet. Lynn Bobo draws a layout mat. Below: Deanna Stciningcr tags pic- tures. 43 (Tlje Pines: A §taff of ifflany (Talents Advisor and photographer Brian Steinke reminds staff of style and format. Gordon Hanson and his camera (above) caught many students by surprise. Gordon is credited with last known picture of Barney Clem (below)! Denise Tropp and Sharon Rottman pause for their picture. Janelle Opfer draws a triplicate. 44 Carper tgtjligtjts Buchanan’s {Host Inronspiruous Student Arrow points to Barney Gem who received All-Conference honors for finishing. Barney leaves agriculture class early again forgetting riders. Below, Gem earned distinction for two day camp-out awaiting victorious basketball team’s arrival. Above, faculty panel discusses Barney’s graduation eligibility (?). Below, jubilant crowd witnesses Barney Gem’s graduation (pictured right). Arrow designates “Old B.C.” 45 Erik Mollberg, Jeff Butler. Wade Summerix, Maggie Moon, David Gault, Tom Trull, Cheryl Mc- Donald. Erie Samson, Chuck Dougherty, Tom Zeug, Laurie Nelson, Kyle Newsom, Tim Sulli- van, Tim Pollard. §erufs STtfe Students Organization is the key to success, (above) An issue is introduced, (right) Officers: Maggie Moon, Secretary; Laurie Nelson, Treasurer; Erie Samson, Activities Chairman; Chuck Dougherty, Vice President; Tom Trull, President (seated). 46 ♦Being a §tutient UJeans . . . Being a student means giving your “all. Being a student means “sharp as a pencil. Being a student means finding your history book is missing AGAIN! Being a student means “eluding the principal. 47 A ©ypicai Bay Freshmen cheerleaders at work? Kent Miller does something constructive. John Kriedler listening as usual. Tim Hagley smiles? Randy Gilbert sands his project Becky and Brenda get a hug from big Ben Cramer. Freshman break for the basket. Athletics A (Eougtj Reason for tljp iBurks Front Row: Larry Granger, Tim Mitchell, Ed Smith, Joe Kyles, Willie Brown, Robert Luke, Rich Sanford, Steve Rifen- berg. Second Row: Benny Cramer, Greg Frazier, Jim Bissell, Mike Byrum, Mark Swartz, Kevin Vandcrbush, Gino Jack- son, Bart Vergon. Third Row: Coach Dave Shocinakc, Barry Manley, Rick Lay her, Bryan Virgil, Aaron Nelson, Rick Swem, Chuck Heiney, Bob I ishcr. Chuck Dougherty, Kent Cooper, John Donley. Bucks scoreboard was disappointing. Coaches Robinson, Shoemake, and Wishart face a tense mo- ment. 50 SUichs Prartice SiarM Bryan Virgil practices his long kick in preparation for the season. Coach Shocmakc keeps a dose eye on practice. Team members drill on fundamentals. ) Action Sftgfylicjijts «oH ' % Larry Granger (55) about to make a tackle. Greg Frazier (88) runs down the sidelines. Willie Brown (40) all alone for a T.D. Willie Brown (40) sweeps end. Willie Brown (40) engulfed by foes. Bob Luke (89) loose in the secondary. Buchanan defense sets up to stop Niles. Bryan Virgil (17) back to pass with John Donley (74) blocking. Bryan Virgil (17) fakes handoff. 53 Humor Uarsitu: dljampions! Iront Row: Vince Williams. Doug Dixon, Tom Lear, John Curtis, Tim McNeil, Scott Venzon, Bob Tutson, Second Row Ron Lee, Ricky Davis, Scott Neff, Scott Smith, Jeff Butler. Wade Summerix, Randy Bicard, Third Row: Coach Wishart, Doug Zinninger, Moe Kyles. Ronnie Williams, Dan Pinkerton, Aaron Samson. Don Bumstead. Coach llecklinski. The J.V.’s light up the season. Another dash for a touchdown! Uirtory iElu rs ifrrslimrn Front Row: Eric Thompson. Terry Baich, Dennis Jury, Steve Moore, Bob Miller, Joe Baick, Paul Dodson, Chris Hemmingcr, Second Row: Larry Proud, Scott Nichols, Dennis Bcllaire, King Kolberg, Craig Davidson, Don Mcclelan, Mark Phiscator, Jim Stoner, Darryl Smith, Third Row: Scott King, Kurt Bratzlcr, Ed Cotrcll, David Moore, Ted Phillips, Jim Anderson, Ross Moore, Charles Bissell, Jim Topash, Dan Grant, Fourth Row: Coach Sexton, Alan Ward. Todd Cornwell, Brian Kelly, Kirk Sampson, Dale Withers, Craig Vergon, Scott Jones, Brian Blackwell, Jack Ross, John Spckinc, Coach Wilson River Valley . . . Coloma Edwardsburg . Cassopolis Brandywine . . Dowagiac . Lakeshorc 55 (Siris ftiustlr to flttin for Back row: Laurethia Watts, Sharon Rottmann, Patience Vanderbush, Lynn Bobo, Karen Bobo, Coach Berry, Front row: Karen Aalfs, Becky Gray, Becky Canfield, Brenda Mottl, Chris Ring. §rorrbonrii Berrien Springs . . . . 30 29 . . .Buchanan Niles . .28 43 . . .Buchanan River Valley .... . .53 22 . . .Buchanan St. Joe . .48 36 . . .Buchanan Coloma . .22 58 . . .Buchanan Lakeshore . .42 43 . . .Buchanan Casso polis . .51 46 . . .Buchanan Dowagiac . . 30 43 . . .Buchanan Edwardsburg . . . . . 58 29 . . .Buchanan Brandywine .... . .32 47 . . .Buchanan River Valley .... . . 29 35 . . .Buchanan Coloma . . 26 56 . . .Buchanan Lakeshore . .42 36 . . .Buchanan Edwardsburg . . . . . 29 30 . . .Buchanan Casso polis . .48 24 . . .Buchanan Dowagiac . . 26 46 . . .Buchanan Brandywine .... . . 23 62 . . .Buchanan Niles . .39 41 . . .Buchanan District Tourney Lakeshore . .47 27 . . .Buchanan Princcila HU1, Kim Rennhack, Susie Shrider, Rhonda Ward, Coach Osterik, Liz Banke, Debbie Marbeiter, Sue Eorburger, Debbie Hesser, Lisa Schultz, Kelley Carlson, Yolanda Williams, Mary Kay Welsh, Paula Mottl, Linda Wagner §coreboarh Buchanan 4 Berrien Springs . .82 Buchanan 13 Niles..............14 Buchanan 9 River Valley ... .29 Buchanan 7 Coloma.............15 Buchanan 8 St. Joe............62 Buchanan 14 Lakeshore..........35 Buchanan 18 Cassopolis.........82 Buchanan 27 Dowagiac...........40 Buchanan 17 Edwardsburg. . . .19 Buchanan 11 Brandywine ... .27 Buchanan 15 River Valley ... .33 Buchanan 13 Coloma.............21 Buchanan 8 Lakeshore..........19 Buchanan 19 Edwardsburg. . . .25 Buchanan 15 Cassopolis.........26 Buchanan 20 Dowagiac...........15 Buchanan 13 Niles..............32 Buchanan 13 Brandywine ... .14 57 Carry’s (Beauties Becky Gray (12) takes a shot. Brenda Mottl (21) shoots for a basket. 58 {Bound and §lioot I BERRIES BE.RUTIE5 Cheerleaders cheer them on. Brenda Mottl (21) jumps for a shot. Becky Gray (12) surrounded by opponents. Becky Gray takes a jump shot. 59 Front Row: Diane Florey, Brenda Mottl, Cheryl McDonald, Kindra Blake Second Row: Laurethia Watts, Kelley Letcher, Ava Tut- son, Janet Hess Third Row: Coach Carolyn Karpinski, Karen Bobo, Patience Vanderbush, Lynn Bobo, Karen Aalfs WollrybnII 9 u n i 0 r 19 a r s 1 t Front Row: Karen Warda, Alice Swartz, Karen Virgil, Mary Kay Welsh, Angie Koenig Second Row: Meribeth Merrill, Tami Arm- strong, Cheryl Nutting, Debbie Tyus, Marti Rifenberg, Anita Speckine Third Row: Zoraida Ferrell, Kandi Kolberg, Becky Can- field, Cathy Prenkert, Laurie Nelson 60 §erue, §pike, §core!!! Above Left to Right: Anita saves sets the ball up! the ball while Brenda powers a return. Next, Cathy saves the ball and Kandi sends one over her head. Last, Janet Varsity Scores 0 2 ... Niles 2 1 Lakeshore 2 1 ... St. Joseph 1 2 Watervliet 2 1 ... New Buffalo 2 1 ... Berrien Springs 2 1 River Valley 2 0 ... Brandywine 2 0 ... Lakeshore 2 0 ... Cassopolis 2 1 ... Edwardsburg 2 1 ... Dowagiac 2 0 ... Coloma 2 0 ... River Valley 2 1 Lakeshore 2 0 ... Brandywine 2 0 Cassopolis 0 2 ... Edwardsburg 2 0 ... Coloma 2 1 ... Dowagiac 17-3 Season Record 13-1 Conference Junior Varsity Scores Niles 2 1 Lakeshore 0 2 St. Joseph 0 2 Watervliet 1 2 New Buffalo 1 2 Berrien Springs 2 1 River Valley Lakeshore 0 2 Brandywine 2 0 Cassopolis 1 2 9-11 Season record 5 - 9 Conference record Edwardsburg Dowagiac Coloma River Valley Lakeshore Brandywine Cassopolis Edwardsburg Coloma Dowagiac Above: The Varsity ready for a return. Lower Left: Marti goes to the net. Below: Kindra, Patience and Janet amaze the crowd. Below right: The Junior Varsity rally. 61 Siarriers Siustle in tlfr Jfall First Row: Rodney Snow, Greg Zeug, John Lubben, Jim Hardy, Brian Dinccn, Second Row: Coach Tyus, Jon Roti Roti, Mark Entenman, Duane Fleetwood, Jeff Christie, Brian Burks, Third Row: Tim Marbeiter, Doyle Morris, Richard Humphrey. Terry Shancr, Don Holmes, Dino Jackson SEASON RESULTS: 32-24 ... Brandywine 18- 43... Eau Gairc 30-26 . . . River Valley 15-49... Coloma 40-19 . . . Three Rivers 21-38 . . . Lakeshorc 19- 38 . . . Cassopolis 21-35 . . . Dowagiac 30-25 . . . Edwardsburg 1943 ... Eau Claire 23, 2-33, j. Watervlict 15-50 ... Covert INVITATIONAL RESULTS: Placed eighth at Watervlict Placed sixth at Fennvflle Placed sixth at Berrien County placed fourth at Vicksburg Placed seventh at Regional Placed second at Conference Meet Placed third in the Conference 62 David Runkewich All-Conference (1-r) C. Wold (coach), R. Eichler,C. Stockwell, K. Moulds, T. Sexton, D. Runkewich (Burks Play lip to Par Richard Eichler Kris Moulds 1975 was both a rebuilding year and a year of many victories for the Buchanan Golf team. With a squad that contained only one senior, one freshman, and three sophomores, the team en- tered in play in a very strong Blossomland Conference. They finished first place in the conference match, which was good enough to give the team a second place finish in the Blossom- land Conference. Tim Sexton Chris Stockwell 63 CTljrprlcaiJrrs Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleaders combine to form a difficult mount for football. J.V. cheerleader, Michelle Hutchins, jumps. J.V. Cheerleaders from left to right: Andrea Swetish, Michelle Hutchins, Karen Virgil, Car- men Sample, Meribeth Merrill, Penny Naragon, Marsha Williams (Captain). 64 MHe Siaur spirit! From left to right: Kathy Stark, Dee Dee Hall, Linda Mattson (capt.). Ronda Huebner, Janet Hess, Karen Aalfs. bucks’ ICegacy in ’76: Front Row: Bill Musgravc; Mgr., Roger McCaslin; Mgr., Kevin Vanderbush, Kurt Florey; Mgr., Tharman Hinds; Mgr., Ed Smith, Bryan Virgil, Joe Kyles. Back Row: Assistant Coach Pat Sexton, Coach Bill Wilson, Walt Vanderbush, Mike Busby, Ken Garrett, Willie Brown, Gerald Busby, Greg Frazier, Gary Jones, and Don Holmes. CLASSC Place, Team Rec. Poll Rs 1. Buchanan 20-0 75 2. Unionville Sebaw. 20 0 69 3. Byron Center 20-0 60 4. Negaunee 19 1 59 5. tieCapac 19 1 51 6. Lakeview 20 0 51 7. tie Benzonia Ben. C. 18 2 39 Grandville Christ. 19 1 39 9. Beaverton 19 1 37 10. Bay City All Sts 18 2 36 Honorable mention Wh.te Cloud, 19 1, 28; Michigan Contor 18 2, 13; Leroy Pine River 18 I' Traverse City St Francis 17 12; Grand Rapids Forest h Northern 18 2 11. Norway l s : Center Line St Clemon? 1 : Fulton Middieville 17 ? 1 CLASS D Place, Team Rec Poll P? 1 Detroit DePorres 2. Ann Arbor St Tr ’• 3 Harbor Springs Bucks top A.P. poll. � ••1 •••• C Coach Wilson explains the evenings game plan, as the clock approaches tip-off. 66 j Perfect Reason! 67 ®lfe Stocks in Action Ken Garrett goes high in the air to score one of his many points. Walt Vanderbush sets up to shoot against Berrien Springs. Greg Frazier lays it up. Willie Brown takes a shot. 68 {Equals {Excitement! Gary Jones beats his man to the baseline. Walt Vanderbush shoots his jump shot. Mike Busby tips the ball in for two. Time-outs provide a chance for the team to realign their battle plan. Joe Kyles shoots a freethrow Ken Garrett takes a shot. Gerald Busby makes a good move to the inside 69 Bucks Want No. 1 ■ By run. SOIliRMFRIIORN Tnbunc Sports Wnt.'r OLLS — In the we ekly ssociatcd Pres |x IIs several ms. plus a few teams that Tribune area teams play, ig the elite. Bill Wilson and his Buchanan squad have finally the top of the heap by being voted the No 1 Class C jcks were the Class B state ninnerup to River Rouge � and were ranked No. 2 — its previous highest ranking same class in 1961 62 This is the first year Buchanan in Class C. ably comes a no surprise. Most area sport writers, and fans have known of the Bucks potential since the e 1974-75 season. nan has been near the top all season lung. The Bucks. . easily defeated two Blossomland Conference rivals - iburg 78 57 and Brandywine 76-52 - and has had little ith other opponents this season Their winning margin lder 20 points a game - 19.8 to be exact non It’s nice to dn for today Tomorro He does not agn been easy 40-pou th« Red Arrow Con while lake Michig; the Buchanan Ilolic Cassopolis. last y Bay City All Saint date sports writer The Rangers, u rarrying a 7 2 recoi Buchanan and the i Friday. Cass and Buchar the Rangers' home meet during the Y March. In Class D. Mare the No. 9 ranking T A premonition of things to come. Gerald skies for two against Decatur. Mi-Star Selections Nil M III IMII K|H� H W—. tlM K� «it Thr Tr.t� fir � kxtHk.), « krTrnllw .| tflth.� ; aft J Jll � •«� n f� Wn I hr M Mr� v I� Iram� that The TnO «'rr Thrrr «.rr II ■«IfirN beaded k n � Km (iirim � s« I hr BIMl )i� n Itum rr� c«i I hr U am arr a ndr rt uvh and Uike bolh of fturhaoaa. Your Kooy. Calir . Hick Brmn Spring� Oav . Rivrr allr . Ctfy rd SI J owpi hurl Decatur Boh The Coaches Selections PUyor HU Yf. School RiumU Stool 1 4 � . Benton Ha bor Who Bu.by t-S u Buchanan Don Kooy 1 2 ««. Gai.cn Da� � North 1-2 u. Rivor VaUoy Kon Camtl 14 if. Buchanan Cary Young S-S it. Co coo polls Boh Waalkoa •-7 sr. Do wag lac Cory Bon lord M ■� . SL Joaeph Walt Vandorbuoh S-l n. Buchanan Kart VI«m S-l ft. Doc at ux lick Tklolo S-2 if. Berrien Spring - .? Garrett works for a rebound. Mike leaps for the defensive rebound. 2s Stock ifeuer (Becomes an (Epidemic The Bucks show their emotion after winning the regional championship. Front Row, Left to Right: Moses Kyles, Rick Layher, Jim Longcrier, Dennis Bromley, Preston Tucker. Second Row: Coach Pat Sexton, Doug Dixon, Larry Ott, Rick Eichler, Brian Burks. Third Row: James Moore, Ricky Davis, Richard Hampton, John Donley. il.13.’s iCearn for ttje IFutur? Coach Sexton emphasizes a play to his players during practice. Larry Ott struggles for the rebound. Richard Hampton shoots for two. §rorrboarh 48-75 .............Niles 78-57 .............New Buffalo 26-54 .............River Valley 51- 44 ..........Coloma 44-77 .............Lakeshore 66-75 .............Cassopolis 47-49 .............Lake Michigan Catholic 54- 53 ..........Berrien Springs 63- 75 ..........Berrien Springs 65-61 .............Dowagiac 55- 43 ..........Ldwardsburg 47-60 .............River Valley 60-58 .............Coloma 52- 54 ..........Bronson 41-50 .............Lakeshore 39-60 .............Cassopolis 44-49 .............Dowagiac 64- 68 ..........Ldwardsburg 57-62 .............Brandywine 72 (froui s Enjoy Exciting if.U. Panics Larry Ott tips it in for two! Rick Layher shows his touch. Jimmy Longcrier drives the baseline. John Donley scores against River Valley Mustangs. Preston Tucker surrenders the ball. Richard Hampton breaks away! John Donley shoots over the Cassopolis defense. 73 §tars of (Eomorroui John Layhcr puts up a shot against Cass. Larry Ott scores a quick two. Preston Tucker waits at the line to shoot a free throw in the Coloma game. John Donley fights for a rebound. if res liman §corcboarb Buchanan 36-38 Lakeshore Buchanan 3141 River Valley Buchanan 35-85 Ballard Buchanan 74-23 Coloma Buchanan 16-71 St. Joe Upton Buchanan 3948 Portage Central Buchanan 5145 Cassopolis Buchanan 36-56 Dowagiac Buchanan 58-36 Edwardsburg Buchanan 44-36 Coloma Buchanan 46-61 Lakeshore Buchanan 41-39 Cassopolis Buchanan 37-72 Ballard Buchanan 63-67 Brandywine Buchanan 50-32 Edwardsburg Buchanan 54-87 Dowagiac Buchanan 86-66 Brandywine 74 Jfresljman Play to min! Rydell Tutson shoots an underhand- ed lay-up. Joey Watts drives to the basket. Jeff Butler shoots in heavy traffic. Ronnie Williams gets set to tip the ball to the Bucks. Below left: Brad Pointer and Todd Cornwell play defense. Below Right: Chris Stock- well reaches for the hoop. OIl?e Muck fWadjtne Maks . . . (Above) Ken Garrett soars to the Panthers amazement! (Below) Victory: How sweet it is! ®o ttje §tate Championship! The frustration of committing a foul. The loneliness of it all. It’s a thinking man’s game. After a while, winning becomes a routine. HHoohs The name of the game is scoring. hen your the best, people want to see you. Ynur nnnnnonts u ill Hn anvthina tn heat 78 Pom Pon §quai A s dolor anil Precision toCBames Pictured above: Rolanda Williams, Cindy Wolford, Penny Bishop, Carolyn Marsh, Tammy Nelson, Diane Soules, Robin Dillavou, and Becky Canfield.Below the camera catches the poise and smiles of the squad practicing another routine. 79 MUrrstlingi Steam Prouibes Front row. Left to Right: King Kolberg, Jamie Topash, Joe Benak, Ron Lee, David Siekman, Jim Kelley, Steve Moore, Mark Fisher. Second row: Mark Mason. Brian Kelly, Robert Blumka, Don Wagner, Scott Vergon, Craig Vergon, Jack Ross, Tom Lear, Ted Phillips, Ross Moore. Third row: Bob Fisher, Don Greulich, Bruce Virgil, Craig Jacqucz, Coach Brown, Dale Moore, Terry Brown, Dan Batchelor, Phil Prentkowski, John Lubben. John Lubben, one of the teams most consistent performers, receives his letter and congratulations from Coach Mike Brown. §roreboarb VARSITY Buchanan 54-15 Lake Michigan Catholic Buchanan 18-42 Sturgis Buchanan 23-37 Three Rivers Buchanan 65-5 River Valley Buchanan 15-47 Niles Buchanan 28-27 Coloma Buchanan 15-43 Lakeshore Buchanan 6-54 Brandywine Buchanan 42-23 Cassopolis Buchanan 9-47 Dowagiac Buchanan 55-12 Lake Michigan Catholic Buchanan 27-22 Edwardsburg Buchanan 15-48 JUNIOR VARSITY St. Joseph Buchanan 33-12 Lake Michigan Catholic Buchanan 0-60 Sturgis Buchanan 20-33 Three Rivers Buchanan 45-24 River Valley Buchanan 24-37 Niles Buchanan 11-50 Coloma Buchanan 6-39 Lakeshore Buchanan 3-36 Brandywine Buchanan 36-21 Cassopolis Buchanan 17-32 Dowagiac Buchanan 30-6 Lake Michigan Catholic Buchanan 6-36 St. Joseph 80 tExciting IHat Action A good quick move from the referee’s position is often times the difference in getting a pin or being pinned. Coaches Larry Robinson and Mike Brown calmly watch as their team performs. Mark Fisher attempts a break away stand-up. tob Fisher tries to get out of an interesting predicament. Bob Fisher prepares to attack. John Lubben after a successful escape. 81 dtjrerlea ers (Biur Slotal J.V. Captain Marsha Williams does Go-U. The Junior Varsity Squad sets up an interesting mount for basketball. From left to right: Carmen Sample, Maribeth Merrill, Michelle Hutchins, Karen Virgil, Penny Naragon, An- drea Swetish, Marsha Williams. The Freshmen Squad in their Victory mount. The Freshman Squad in a chain mount. 82 §upport All Hear iCong The Freshmen Chccrlcading Squad in their new basketball sweaters trying a new mount. From left to right: Lisa Mahan, Julie Soales, Tina Stroud, Captain Donna Leazenby, Kelley Carlson, Sherry Roberts, Tami Fritz. The Varsity Squad receives an award from Mr. Schultz for their out- The Freshmen practice a mount before one of their home games, standing year of cheering. if aces in ttje Mark Swartz and Mike Gillette caught in the act. (Ermuft of fHemories Miss Buchanan, Linda Mattson, brings her smile home. Mike Moon “freaks-out” during a fire drill. Lisa does her “zig-zag. Penny Young caught in the act of “studying? Karen Aalfs flexes her biceps. Ask Chuck Penn, he “knows.” §tu cnts in tljc Action Activity assembly opens the school year. Jim Renbarger hard at work. uc contemplates. Students talk and The Question Bowl pits Mr. Hintz s class against Mrs. Schick s. Students play politics. Kim Gaul gets full treatment from B Club of (Stjeir Uaily ffiiues L «j _ ‘ m it : n lyr M fi n A potpourri Mrs. Durant and Jeff Winkler seem caught in Mr. Morse’s baton seems to blur with the beat, conversation. The band inarches in the Halloween parade (above). Lower left, Kevin Vanderbush Hashes a smile after a victory. Lower right, a few late arrivals in the morning are caught by Dr. V. Karen Kay explains Indian heritage to an anxious class. of §tubents Rick Layher and Dan Pinkerton return to the dugout to get their gloves. Walt demonstrates that everyone has their frustrating moments. Right, The District Baseball Trophy, which Buchanan won for the first time, ever. Below, Jeff Letcher offers an amusing answer in biology class. Above, Brian Kelly ponders a pawn problem. Below, Bill Barlow shows a WW I rifle. 89 Classes £®ean learning. _| Carol Flenar demonstrates early American cooking in Mr. Steinke’s history class. Larry Proud and Dan Tallman show their project. 90 Underclassmen •t'k ifrrstiman CTIass Freshman Class Officers for 1976: Kurt Samson, Secretary; Georgia Winkles, Vice President; Kelley Carlson, President; and Todd Cornwell, Treasurer. S.R.A. delegates Todd Cornwell and Donna Leazenby. Some hungry freshmen during first lunch period reach for sandwiches above, while below Kelley Carlson and Tami Fritz lead a cheer. 92 Bryan Alice Jim Anderson Paul Anderson Randy Andersen Tammie Armstrong Scott Arthur Lisa Asbury Robin Badiac Terry Baich Bill Barlow Dennis Bcllaire Joe Benak Charles Bisscll Brian Blackwell Phyllis Blevins Robert Blumka Joyce Bodtkc Kurt Bratzler Rita Brown Cathy Boyer Mary Burch Brian Burks Jeff Butler Kelly Carlson Jay Castello Jeff Christie Chuck Conn Todd Cornwell Edward Cottrell Craig Davidson Debbie Davis Sherrie Davis Brian Dinneen Mr. Hecklinski helps Tammy Nelson 93 Sherrie Dixon Paul Dodson Rita Doehrer John Dougherty Karen Draper Brenda Ellis Paul Firehammer Mark Fisher Sue Fitzpatrick Sue Forburger Donna Freeze Leslie Freeze Tami Fritz Leslie Frost Liz Galaske Paul Galbrcath Sarah Gault Dan Grant Amy Gray Marie Greulich Terrie Hagley Jim Hardy Students talk about school? Catherine Heaton Chris Hemminger Tracy Henderson Debbie Hesser Princella Hill Alien Horton Rodger Jasper Tim Jasper 94 Jeff Keefer Jim Kelley Brian Kelly Carolyn Kenney Philip King Scott King Andomo Kinslow Edward Kinslow Kathy Kloska Angie Koenig King Kolberg Tom Lear Donna Leazenby Rhonda Linley Tim Lohraff Rufus Long Danita Luhrscn Karen McCaslin Vickie McMichael Sherie Mcdlin Bob Miller Gina Mitchell David Moore Ross Moore Steve Moore Bruce Morgan Kevin Mori Kirk Morris Lisa Malian Debbie Marbeiter Carolyn Marsh Marc Mason Dorothy Mattern Quiet Paula reads. 95 Tammy Nelson Scott Nichols Carol O’Bryant Another boring day for Kurt. Cheryl Nutting Frank Nutting Joan Opfer Lisa Pastryk Lynn Perrin Ted Phillips Mark Phiscator Kim Pilarski Brad Pointer Benny Porschet Debbie Price Larry Proud Jack Rcddig Michele Reiter Kim Rcnnhack Sherry Roberts Jack Ross Kirk Samson Joann Sears John Sekan Lisa Schultz Sue Shridcr David Siekman Darryl Smith Jeff Smith Julie Soales Susan Spalding Anita Speckine John Speckine Kent Spoke 96 y Tim Starkweather Chris Stockwell Jim Stoner John Stough Karen Stowe Carol StromswoId Tina Stroud Alice Swartz Dan Tallman Eric Thompson Sherrie Thompson Tammy Thompson Jim Topash Mark Totzke Mary Travis Preston Tucker Robert Tutson Jeff Vanderboegh Karen Vaughn Linda Waggoner Don Wagner Alan Ward Rhonda Ward Karen Warda Joseph Watts Robin Werrbach Becky Williams Ronnie Williams Rolanda Williams Georgia Winkles Dale Withers Joe Wolfe Craig Vergon 97 Girls basketball becomes a sport of the future. David Vigansky Ed Vigansky David Vlasicak Dion Young David Zelmer Doug Zinninger Tom Trull contemplates his make-up. The girls always study harder than the boys. NOT PICTURED Mike Boudreau Steve Cooper David Coultas Annette Crump Doug Hammond Greg Johnson Patty Kimbrell Judy King Don McClellan Mary Moten Carol O’Bryant Sondra Payne Earl Russell Tony Russell Vivian Thomas Bill Travis Terri Tutson Kelley Weaver John Weldy 98 §opljomore Class Sophomore class officers for 1976: Liz Banke, Treasurer; Paula Mottl, President; Leslie Barlow, Vice-President;and Janice Unger, Secretary. S.R.A. delegates Wade Winfield, Maggie Moon, Kari Orpurt, Wayde Summerix, and David Gault gave the sophomores complete repre- sentation. Our class rings. 99 The sophomores are proud of Jimmy. Judy Bachman Janice Bailey Liz Banke Leslie Barlow Daniel Batchelor Diane Bcllaire Bart Benjamin Randy Bicard Charles Birdsong Kindra Blake Brenda Blumka Karen Bobo Lynn Bobo Keith Bodtke Susan Boelcke Some sophomores make it into the “B” Club. Pam Bradshaw Dennis Bromley Dige Bromley David Brown Don Bumstead Brian Burks Carol Burns Gerald Busby Jeff Canfield Scott Carbon Ramona Carpenter Patty Castello 100 Lori Cauffman Dean Chadwick Julie Chubb Candy Clark Kevin Clemans Dale Cline Jerry Collins Susan Cooper Patti Cottrell Annette Crump John Curtis Annette Davis Ricky Davis Stacey Davis Kathy DeSomer Robyn Dillavou Doug Dixon Jill Dokey Rodney Dunn Richard Eichler Mark F.ntcnman Jim Fagras Zoraida Ferrell Allen Ferris Doug Fisher Duane Fleetwood Dianne Florey Mary Kay adds her ta- lents to the volley- ball team. 101 Cheryl and Karen are ready to play. 102 Chris Hankins Ron Hart Sharon Hawks Mary Ann Hermann Diana Frampton Cindy Frost Kim Gaul David Gault Randy Gilbert Chris Glosson Marie Granger Matt Grimmig Kathy Hinds Derek Hubbard Fsther Hubbard Robin Jasper Mary Ann Jordon Dale Jury Kathy Kanous Richard Kanous Jesse Kelems Tammy Kell Peggy Kellie Andrew Kerner David Kimbrcll Scott Kitchcll Sue Krcidler Moses Kyles Lorilic Lahring Yvonne Landis Ron Lee Jeff Letcher Jody Letcher Viola Lewis Warren Libby Christine Lolmaugh John Lubben Kim May Frank McDonald Susan Meek Mike Mefford Maribcth Merrill George Miller Erik Mollberg John Mondschein Maggie Moon James Moore Kim Morris Tim Mosier Paula Mottl Kris Moulds Bill Musgravc Penny Naragon Scott Neff Gerald adds some fine in- side moves to the varsity. 103 Kari Orpurt Larry Ott Abby Patton Dianna Pazder Lynn Pazder Ronni Pelley Tracy Policy Chuck Penn Nepolian Phillips Daniel Pinkerton 104 Nedra Pinkerton Teresa Pletcher Kris Porschet Cathy Prenkert Brenda Pruitt Rodney Quick Virginia Riley Pam Rothfuchs Sharon Rottmann Kathy Rundborg Carmen Samples Aaron Samson Paula Schosker Steve Sears Tim Sexton Chuck Sharrer These sophomores seem to be enjoying another lunch. Joy Shepherd Stacy Siekman Steve Sisk Beth Smith Ed Smith Kim Smith Scott Smith Brenda Starnes Donna Starrett Tracy Stroud Wayde Sumerix Debby Swartz Andrea Swetish David Thompson Scott Tobler Crystle Totzke Denice Tropp Sue Trull Debbie Tyus Janice Unger Andy Vanderbeck Patience Vanderbush Scott Vergon Lisa Vigansky Karen Virgil Debbie Walter Sally Walters Holly Wantz Patience Vanderbush struggles for a clear shot as the girls basketball squad meets the challenge of the “administration in the Student-faculty bas- ketball game! 105 Debra Ward Stan Warda Nan Weaver Mary Welsh Susan Wesncr Joanne Wilcox Marie Williams Marsha Williams Wade Winfield Mary Winkles Cindy Wolford Shawne Wreggelsworth Roxann Young Greg Zeug These sophomores make the pep band a success. NOT PICTURED Brenda Blake Robert Denney Cheryl Dcvenport Greg Frazier Bart Humphrey Steve Jerue Willie Mae Jones Jim Longcrier Michaline McClellan Timothy McNeil Jeff Miller Todd Miller Frank Nutting Jim Schrocder John Stough Chris Taylor Billy Webb Moe Kyles gets some basketball pointers from Gary Jones. Andy Kcrner gets “stumped” by a question from Rodney Quick in A.P.B. 106 ifunior dlass Junior Class Officers for 1976: Jeanne Walkden, Vice President; Chuck Dougherty, President; Jeff Winkler, Treasurer; and Martha Rifenberg, Secretary. Paul, Kurt, and Gordon seem to be enjoying the fire drill (above) while Jim Renbarger gives a report (below left) and Don Stowell and Jon Roti discuss the R.C.O. (below right). S.R.A. Representatives: Tim Pollard, Eric Samson, and Chuck Dougherty. Below are the junior class rings. 107 Ricky Anderson James Bisscll Peg Blumka Kurt Boclckc Michael Bowker Terry Brown Dcedrah Burgoyne Scott Burks Steve Burks Mike Byrum Dianne Camp Becky Canfield Amy Chappell Kevin Clem Stephanie Conn Kent Cooper Regina Cruthird Tony Davis Amy enjoys school? Pat Dinnecn John Donley Chuck Dougherty Carol Flenar Roxanne Floyd Donald Freeze 108 Tami l u lb right George Galaske Terry Gaul Gayle Gibbons Beth Glos ingcr Mike Gober Steve Gober Tina Grady Dawn Grande Jim Grant Becky Gray Paul Gunn Joe Hagey Dee Dee Hall Jeanne Marker Vicki Hartman Chuck Heiney Sandy Hemminger Teresa Hinds Bonnie Holmes Jeff Haman Shelley Hamilton Richard Hampton Gordon Hanson Doug examines a rocker arm. 109 As usual Kent blows his own horn! Tammy House Cathie Huebner Ronda Huebner Bruce Hull Joe Humphreys Michele Hutchins Max Irwin Craig Jacquez Susan Jenson Steve Jones Taryn Kaiser Karen Kay Tony Kell Liz King Nancy Kingsbury Mike Kirk Sherry Kloska Bruce Klug Regina Knee land Kandi Kolberg Karen Kowalski Rick Layher Debbie Layman Paulo Magalhaes UO Carolyn Maggert Ed Maggert Robert Mahan Tracy Marsh Dianne Mattern Tony Mcdlin Linda discusses class with Mike. Jeff Miller Kent Miller Tim Mitchell Teresa Molketin Tom Mondschein Jane Montgomery Brian Moore Doug Moore Debbie Moren Jeff Mosier Audrey Moten Brenda Mottl Aaron Nelson Brian Nelson David Nelson Laurena Nelson Vanessa Nelson Mary O’Bryant ill Janelle Opter Kirk Ott John Perrin Tim Pollard Lori Poplar Sherry Preston Joanne Reynolds Martha Rifenberg Chris Ring Pat Rothfuchs Jon Roti Roti Craig Rough Andy Ruetz Eric Samson Carrie Saratore Sherrie Saratore John Savoie Brenda Schoff Shellie makes her annual appearance. Linda Schwartz Robert Sckan Steve Simmons Dana Skidmore Penny Slocum Cathy Smith 112 Edward Smith Kurtis Smith Laura Smith Rodney Snow Don Stowell Gary Summers Kevin Surch Jeff Swank Mark Swartz Rick Swcm Paul Thomas Gary Tropp Frank Unger Lisa Van Orman Kevin Vanderbush William VerValin Burce Virgil Beth Voss Jeanne Walkdcn Jim Walkden Laurethia Watts Jeff Weaver Scott Werrbach Pamela Wheetley Brenda Mottl concentrates on writing a speech. 113 Sieve gets some help from Tami. ABOVE: Juniors hurry to classes. BELOW: Vince Williams seems trapped by the faculty team! Above and Right Pam White Scott Williams Vince Williams Jeff Winkler Tony Wold Lee Wrcggelsworth Shebra Young Not Pictured: Art Corwin Regina Cruthird Mike Davenport Michael Florey Gino Jackson Joe Kyles Robert Lotsbaich Michael Moon Larry Phillips James Renbargcr Marilyn Shetterly Ron Sisk David Strefling Robin Tutson Mary Vlasicak Dan Walter Lance Willard Tom plays delegate (ABOVE). Kent strikes a pose (ABOVE RIGHT). BELOW: Mike composes another U.S. History pa- per . 'JOI V W ft © « � §enior Class Senior Class Otliccrs for 1976: Diane Soalcs, Secretary; Richard Humphreys, Vice-President; Penny Bishop, Pres- ident; and Linda Morrow, Treasurer. (Above) Senior trackman Bob Luke shows his versatility as he broad jumps. (Right) That’s the spirit cheerleaders! SR A Representatives: Tom Zeug, Laurie Nelson, Kyla Newsom, Jim Savoie, Maureen McClellan, and Dale Moore. 116 Karen Aalfs Luis Aguilar Valerie Ahnert Joyce Albright Linda Anderson Patricia Anderson Jennifer Layman James Bell 117 Brent Bennett Gail Bush Dennis Christie Rose Birdsong Rodger Clifton David Bennett Penny Bishop Tim Burgoyne David Davidson Janet Dokey Scott Entenman Robert Fisher Ken Garrett 119 Michael Gillette Karen Gordon Larry Granger Ron Greulich David Habicht Tim Hagley Curt Haman Janet Hess 120 Scott Holloway Don Holmes Martha Housand Co-captains Walt and Kenny televized while making speech. Richard Humphrey David Jacquez Mary Jane 121 Helen Kelly Donna Kenney Chris Kerner Glenda Jury Vicki Kelley Glen Kain Fisher prepares for big match! 122 Dare Kingery John Kreidler James Kring Jonathan Layher Shelly Leiter Kelley Letcher Jean Lolmaugh Roxanne Lotsbaich 123 Tom Marsh Linda Mattson Linda May Maureen McClellan Marlinda McCarty 124 Cheryl McDonald Dale Moore Ramona Mori Cheryl Moore Diana Morris 123 Beth Moad Willie Brown breaks away. ‘‘Mind if someone sits next to you, Linda?' Laurel Nelson Kyla Newsom Carlos Ospina 12« Jeff Patton Bob Phillips Sherry Pinkerton Tracy Renbarger Toni Robards 127 Daniel Schuck Daryl Sawyer Linda Sherman Rena Schosker Richard Sanford David Runkewich Cheryl Sherman r 128 Terry Shaner Tami Slocum Mark Snook Diana Soales DiAnn Spalding Bryan Virgil throws for a winner! Kathy Stark Deanna Steininger Barbara Stone Lorraine Stre fling James Bell reflects the spirit of 76. Kim Swaim Christine Swank Tim Sullivan 130 Janet Swartz Larry Swartz David Tallman Nancy Thomas Stacey Tobler Glen Trautman Delus Tucker Walter Vanderbush 131 BartVergon James Vigansky Bryan Virgil Shirley Wakes Virven Warren Sharon Watson Allen Wesner Scott Weaver 132 Cheryl Wesner Andy Wood Bill Worsham Mike Wregglesworth NOT PICTURED Willie Brown Kim Kimbrell Tim Burch Jeff Lash Deborah Busby Deborah Lotsbaich Michael Busby James Savoie Phil Gorbitz Steve Shreve Eric Grabber Tom Trull Tony Hart Ava Tutson Dino Jackson John Williams Daryl Johnson Gary J ones Quinn Wreggelsworth Hal Yost Penny Young Tom Zeug 133 (Outstanding Seniors of ’TB Halpbirtorian ttlalter tK. HaitDprbusli §alutatorian BiAtin ffl. Spaulding «Baccalaureate «Begins tlje §eniors Jfinale TIje ifirst (Time 01c ttlore (f)ur (Bourns in $JubIir. Jill Dokey and Tim Haglcy arc getting ready. Rev. Entenman delivers the invocation to an attentive group of proud seniors. Donna Kenney adjusts someone’s tassel as Linda Sherman gives her approval (above). Below the chorus sings a hymn of jubilation. Stacy Tobler gets her picture taken. 135 ©tje (Brand Jflinale: The Administration sets up for the ceremonies. The crowd gathers ... Seniors adjust their caps and gowns before the ceremonies begin. The final march towards the football field. 136 5raDuation-197B ... to watch the festivities. Seniors and the band listen to the speaker. (Above) Dr. Carl Brautigam gives the commencement address. (Below) One-hundred and thirty-eight hands to shake. Wisner-Beck Drug Is Your Student Oriented Store “We cater to your needs” The store on the top of the hill designed to serve a better tomorrow. Prescription Service Wisner-Beck Drug Store, Inc. Your Health and Happiness Store C S MACHINE PRODUCTS, INC. 215 South Post Rd, Buchanan, Mi. P. O. Box 132 (616) 695-6859 Joseph J. 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Front left to right: Dianne Camp, Peggy Blumka, Sue Trull, Annette Davis, Debbie Tyus, Anita Speckine, Dorothy Mattern, Pat Dineen, Alice Swartz, Carol O’Bryant, Marti Rifenburg, and Karen Aalfs. Second Row: Sue Forburger, Laura Starnes, Amy Gray, Carrie Sarratorie, Debbie Mar- beiter, Chris Ring, Liz Banke, Becky Canfield, Laurie Nelson, Teresa Molketin, and Karen Vaughn. Third Row: Larry Proud, Jeff Butler, John Lub- ben, Jim Anderson, Paul Dodson, John Dougherty, Jim Stoner, Brad Pointer, Brian Dineen, and Jack Reddig. Fourth Row: Jeff Christie, Rich Humphrey, Gary Tropp, Doug Zininger, Tim Pollard, Mark Swartz, Wayde Summerix, Bruce Virgil, and Jim Topash Fifth Row: Dave Nelson, Doyle Morris, Terry Shaner, Greg Zeug, Jim Bissell, Duane Fleetwood, Brian Burks, Mark Entenman, and Jon Roti Roti. Sixth Row: Rich Sanford, Scott Entenman, Tim Marbeiter, Bob Luke, Don Holmes, Eric Mollberg, Willie Brown, Dino Jackson, Gino Jackson, and Coach Tyus. Becky Canfield makes another long jump. Jeff Butler clears the high jump at five foot. 146 The track team warms up with stretching exer- The runners take a practice lap. cises. Sllje (Siris’ Hiamonfc IBas a iBfit! (Front Row) Dee Dee Hall, Mary Kay Welsh, Tina Stroud, Donna Leazenby, Karen Warda, Paula MottI, (Second row) Cathy Prenkert, Janet Hess, Karen Virgil, Kandi Kolberg, Karen Bobo, Brenda MottI, (Third row) Coach Lori Casey, Lynn Bobo, Patience Vanderbush, Kim Gaul, Dianne Florey, Dianne Mattern, Assistant Coach Carol Osterik Janet Hess watches for the pitch, while Patience Vandcrbush waits her turn. Kandi Kolberg and Brenda Mottl ready themselves against any oncoming hit. U9 Cathy Prenkcrt shows her pitching form against the Lakeshore Lancercttes. With a player on first Lynn and ously. Patience take things seri- “§ultans of §uiat Front Row, L to R: John Donley, Scott Smith, Jeff Swank, Bryan Virgil, Hal Yost, Rick Layher. Second Row: Kevin Vanderbush, Dan Pinkerton, Moses Kyles, John Layher, Larry Granger, Walt Vanderbush, Barry Manley, Coach Don Hecklinski. 150 Above, Bryan Virgil awaits a pitch while John Donley, below, slides in- to third. Coach Hecklinski: “I’ll have TWO with mustard! Shucks dominate tlje donference. Above, John Layher races for a foul. Below: John, on first, waits for Walt's hit. Barry Manley appears confident before his turn at bat against the Lancers. The expressions on the team's faces seem to say, “How sweet it is!’’ (below) Larry Granger returns to the dug-out after “three up and three down. Kevin hurls another strikeout below. Moses strides into home for another run. 151 15 ... 30 ... 40 . . . (Same: From Left to Right: Chris Glosson, Andy Wood, Mike Mefford, Jim Grant, Bob Sckan, Jim Fagras, David Gault, Kurtis Smith, Rod Snow, Mike Moon, Tim Sullivan, Michele Hamilton, Coach Roger Relich, and Becky Gray. Buchanan 6-1 Coloma Buchanan 4-3 Lakeshore Buchanan 7-0 Cassopolis Buchanan 5-2 Dowagiac Buchanan 4-3 Edwardsburg Buchanan 6-1 Paw Paw Buchanan 6-1 Brandywine Buchanan 6-1 Coloma Buchanan 6-1 Lake Michigan Catholic Buchanan 6-1 Dowagiac Buchanan 3-4 Paw Paw Buchanan 7-0 Cassopolis Buchanan 5-2 Lakeshore Buchanan 6-1 Edwardsburg Buchanan 5-2 Brandywine Conference Tournaments: First Place tie with Lakeshore Becky Gray lunges for the fore-handed shot. 152 «Bucks §mask to Victory! Mike Moon shows his back-hand power. Jim Fagras strains for one that just made it. Upper Left: Andy Wood and John Kriedler get set while Dave Gault stands alert (Upper Right). Below, Becky, Jim, and Shel- ley await their turn on the court. 153 §pringi §ports (Boys’ (Erack Buchanan 81-51 Coloma Buchanan 6814-63' River Valley Buchanan 64-68 Lakeshore Buchanan 56-76 Bronson Buchanan 8414-4614 Cassopolis Buchanan 39-93 Dowagiac Buchanan 10114-2614 New Buffalo Buchanan 71-61 Lake Michi- gan Catholic Buchanan 60-72 Edwardsburg Buchanan 100-32 Eau Claire Buchanan 71-60 Brandywine Watervliet Relays 6 th place Berrien Springs Relays 10th place Buck Relays 5 th place Conference 5 th place Regional 10th place (Siris’ (track Buchanan 40-74 Coloma Buchanan 44-70 River Valley Buchanan 2914-8414 Lakeshore Buchanan 56-58 Cassopolis Buchanan 30-74 Dowagiac Buchanan 65-49 New Buffalo Buchanan 70-44 Lake Michi- gan Catholic Buchanan 4914-6414 Eau Claire Buchanan 76-37 Brandywine Berrien Springs Relays 4th place Buck Relays 4 th place Conference 6th place Regional 6 th place 3.H. (Baseball Buchanan 3-1 River Valley Buchanan 19-8 Coloma Buchanan 8-18 Lakeshore Buchanan 12-8 Cassopolis Buchanan 5-7 Dowagiac Buchanan 1-7 Brandywine Buchanan 104 River Valley Buchanan 1-10 Coloma Buchanan 11-7 Cassopolis Buchanan 4-7 Dowagiac Buchanan 3-15 Brandywine Senior Oino Jackson clears the high jump bar with ease. It's the real t Dick Sanford grimaces as he puts the shot. Lynn Bobo prepares to pitch. 154 §corebo£irfJ Jim I agras and Becky Gray team up to scrimmage Mike Moon and Kurt Smith. Gary Jones watches as John Layhcr moves under a high fly ball during a practice ses- sion. (Birls §oftball Buchanan 1-16 River Valley Buchanan 17-5 Coloma Buchanan 4-15 Lakeshore Buchanan 30-5 Cassopolis Buchanan 17-7 St. Joseph Buchanan 7-6 Dowagiac Buchanan 15-23 South Bend Clay Buchanan 6-16 Brandywine Buchanan 0-10 River Valley Buchanan 8-15 St. Joseph Buchanan 25-5 Coloma Buchanan 13-5 Cassopolis Buchanan 10-12 Michigan City Rogers Buchanan 8-9 Dowagiac Buchanan 14-8 Edwardsburg Buchanan 1-11 Edwardsburg Buchanan 8-18 Brandywine Buchanan 9-7 Michigan City Rogers Buchanan 6-16 Lakeshore Harsiti; Buchanan 2-3 Buchanan 5-1 Buchanan 2-1 Buchanan 14-1 Buchanan 1-5 Buchanan 1-2 Buchanan 11-0 Buchanan 6-5 Buchanan 1-4 Buchanan 2-3 Buchanan 0-10 Buchanan 7-1 Buchanan 3-0 Buchanan 4-0 Buchanan 5-3 Buchanan 8-4 Buchanan 10-0 Buchanan 10-0 Buchanan 5-4 Buchanan 6-0 Buchanan 0-10 Buchanan 0-3 Buchanan 5-1 baseball South Bend Adams River Valley Coloma Lakeshore East Chicago Washington East Chicago Washington Cassopolis Brandywine River Valley LaPorte LaPorte Coloni a Dowagiac Cassopolis Niles Niles Dowagiac Edwardsburg Edwardsburg Brandywine Mishawauka Marion Mishawauka Marion Lakeshore PREDISTRICT Buchanan 5-0 Cassopolis DISTRICT Buchanan 9-1 Lake Michigan Catholic Buchanan 16-2 Edwardsburg REGIONAL Buchanan 0-9 Blissfield 155 PREDISTRICT Buchanan 1-11 Edwardsburg Pictured above for a final moment together is the graduating class which officially numbered 138. Mr. Rennhack proctors early exams for seniors (above). Below, the class awaits their diplomas during commencement. Dare Kingery, Hal Yost, and James Bell form part of the graduation procession. Auiarbs 19TB Sfc� sm igj p ii ii D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award. Lester Miller Outstanding Alhelcie Award Arion Award for Band Senior Service Award for Band Wolverine Boys’ State....... . ■ Wolverine Girls’ State Frank Hee en Excellence in Mathematics Award Bausch-Lonib.Steience Award..................... Clark Equipment Company's Operation Enterprise Betty Crockc taMtalB F.F.A. LeadrfrStip Confere Art Club Service Award Buchanan Fipt. Fourth place in Second place in Premio de Honor in Level IV Drama Club’s Best Actor for 1976 . Drama Club’s Best Actress for 1976 Drama Club Senior Service Award . . . ■ley I [harles Heiney ■acl Moon .Mai k Swai! ■ Tina Grad h lom Trull I.......Tom Trull Kevin Vanderbush . . . Rebecca Gray ucaiina Meimnger Daniel Batchelor Dale Jury Sherrie Saratore . . . .James Savoie . . . .Sue Cuthbert .Michelle Hutchins John Savoie sh ht Nelson nman Pictures ®e Didn't Hiant The band played for President Ford when he visited Niles as part of a whistle-stop tour of Michigan. Coach Wilson got some surprises when he directed the freshmen for absent coach Hecklinski. Buchanan captured the coveted Ross-Beatty Memorial All-Sports Trophy for the first time in 1976. Diana Soales added charm to the attractive Pom Pon Squad. 158 Uou to flHiss. One of this year’s most exciting assemblies was a group of high school students who were about to begin the historic canoe trip of the French ex- plorer LaSalle. Above, Kelley Letcher and Brenda Mottl are having fun. 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