Buchanan High School - Pines Yearbook (Buchanan, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1977 volume:

‘«V. 5¥f‘ •� vi' � -. T-f-jT v v .v«—I. J?i ' uV m . f , 1 La Mar . ,, ... Mhr - • • - --'.r ••?'■’- ■ M m , fry 1! PINES 1977 Buchanan High School Buchanan, Michigan A hi rvmg t fight. Back! n dministration and Faculty Athletics...... Activities .... Underclassmen Seniors ....... ft y v t % .95 117 Springtime 1 We Dedicate This Pines to: Mel Ravish Whose work with the young people of Buchanan shall always be remembered ... . j ItMf HL ifi (IMg.fi .Jjvfj ' - W15 . ! - .! ‘ • IIIMr ij � 1' • • . tf HifttL %[• l|| 'fvJCiiTv: J'35y . ji J ♦ .� � • 'Vi i • t; i.104} £ r:fif .-J •' ‘ H K •%(« .•••• MM,i” t- mtfrm' , 1; .!ll! Mr. Dougherty leaves our school with a smile on his face after many years of service. Superintendents Dr. Earl Hogan comes to Buchanan at mid- year bringing with him many new ideas. Board of Education X r’PTT “7' '7� The Board from left to right: Robert Luke, Jeannette Mahan, William DeVos, Mary Beth Larson, William Moon, Charles Ward. Not pictured: Richard Rossow. Business manager, Paul Montgomery works hard to keep the school on a firm financial base. Principals Practice Patience Principal Assistant Principal Walter A. Vanderbush Don Rennhack Secretaries Keep Things Together Kay Rumsey Kay Welsh 7 Mr. Michael Bashara Mr. Ray Berry Mr. Jon Bohannon Mr. Richard Chubb Mrs. Ann Enrich Another Faculty meeting comes to pass. Mr. John Dick ' Mr. Robert Foster Mrs. Pauline Hiatt Mrs. Kathleen John Mr. Edward Kangas s Mr. Howard Lahring Mrs. Gail Lovelady Mrs. Gloria Mahan Mrs. Barb Kulwicki Mrs. Donna Markey Mrs. Jacquelyn Mefford Tami is amazed with Mr. Steinke’s shoes! Mr. Michael Morse Mr. Krank Mucha Mr. Terry Piatti Mr. Roger Relich 9 Mrs. Shirley Roti Roti Mrs. Rosemary Shoemake Dr. Vanderbush emphasizes his point Mr. Brian Steinke Miss Sharon Stewart Mr. Bob Storm Mrs. Margaret Swartz to Mr. David Wishart Mr. Clarence Wold Mrs. Ruth Warner Teachers just “love” students! Mrs. Cheryl Writer Mr. James Yech Mr. Mike Young 1) Secretaries and School Nurse Mrs. Bernice Harrington Mrs. Barbara Strauss Mrs. Dorothy Hawks 12 Community Education T3 Secretary Pam Lawrence, an able assistant Our Auxiliary Staff The Bus Drivers: front row; Kathy Kingery, Nancy Tallman, Alice Trautman, Marge Gradeless, Mildred Place, back row; Lucy Hubbard, Dorothy Morris, Dorlesa Spalding, Jeannette Stark, Jo Ann Halloway. Mr. Spalding. Mr. Kneeland, and Mr. English. w«i' fririw � P“ ft.� Mi «mcv'TMr M HtflM lMl� UI'. � l Mi i4lk‘4J . i.l « «-£ i4 • 'ML '«•� •¥ ? 1' WM-m. Rebuilding, Exciting: Football 1977 First Row: Jeff Butler, Ricky Davis, Kent Cooper, Jimmy Longcrier, Jeff Haitian, Ed Smith, Scott Smith, Chuck Dougherty. Second Row: Coach Wishart, Dan Pinkerton, Aaron Samson, Doug Moore, Paul Gunn, Mark Swartz, Max Irwin, John Donley, Coach Bohannon. Third Row: Tim McNeil, Don Bumstead, Jim Bissell, Kirk Ott, Rick Swem, Ricky Layher, Kurtis Smith, Coach Young. Buc 1 - auan intifal Birclu j iBuchaium' Line opens a hole. Run to daylight 16 Varsity Hustles for Victory The coaches watch as quarterback Jeff Butler hands the ball off. Let’s go guys. Not bad! 17 Battlin’ Bucks . . . Ricky Davis on the prowl. Kent Cooper leads the charge against the Eddies. . . . Bombard Opponents. Scott Smith ready’s himself against the Lancers. Jeff Haman gets the full treatment from River Valley. Ed Smith rambles through a blur of opponents. Junior Varsity Vaults to Victory Front Row: Ed Cottrell, Steve Moore, Mark Fisher, Chad Cornwell, Craig Vergon, Jack Ross, Chris Hem- minger, John Speckine, Jim Topash. Second Row: Coach Foster, Bob Couchman, Dennis Bellaire, Jim Stoner, Jim Anderson, Eric Thompson, Chuck Bissell, Bob Miller, Terry Baich, Coach Mucha, Tracy Hankins. Not Pictured: Ted Phillips, Robert Tutson. Buchanan .... 0-40......Niles Buchanan____18-20.......River Valley Juchanan .... 0-0 .......Coloma . j. . a sshore . 21 � . ... . Tassopo4s I ,. 0-6� ........Do vm pac ................... Iwardsburg , 22-20......lljandywine Paw Paw f Team huddles for a touchdown. A touchdown in the making. 20 J.V. Hustle to Score Get in there and fight! Perfect stance formation. Touchdown! “Get busy, guys,” growls Coach Foster. 21 Freshmen Enjoy Their First Season Row 1: John Hall, Mike Bumstead, Ken Yost, Marty Welsh, Bob Musgrave, Glen Brown, Brian Harbaugh, Matt Blake. Dale Backus. Row 2: Scott Bock, Rodney Bradshaw, David Harding, Willy Floyd, Alan Shafer, Jeff Mer- ril, Joe Layher, Greg Beck, Chuck Letcher. Row 3: Coach Ott, Kenny Good, John Harrington, Bob Pulliam, Glen Mori, Darren Dewitt, Scott Canfield, Howard Cashier, Doug Musgrave, Joey Watts, Dave Price, Fred Brown, Coach Frantz Buchanan_______ 20-8 .... River Valley ? Buchanan .... 20-28....Colonia, Buchanan .... 38-44 . Lakeshorew . VawTV ' ' — , Orer, � . Buchanan_____12-2S-----Cass polis Buchanan .... 34-14 ... . Dqwagiac £ Buchanan Xj .A..d r5$kr ?®Brandywineiu ■s, Bucljanan .... 14-2 Buchanan . . 0-1 o .... Paw Paw The Freshman fight for victory. The Freshmen get ready to run another practice play. 22 Freshmen Fight to Win Moving the sled is the type of work that brings Victory. Coach Foster holds the sled. A big hole for the runner. 23 Girls’ Varsity Basketball It seems everybody wants that basketball! Scoreboard Buchanan. . . . . .40-14 . . Buchanan. . . . . .34-28 . . Buchanan. . . . . .61-38 . . Buchanan. . . . . .40-41 . . . . .River Valley Buchanan. . . . . .60-24 . . . . .Galien Buchanan. . . . . .65-33 . . . . .Coloma Buchanan. . . . . .52-58 . . Buchanan. . . . . .48-41 . . . . .Lakeshore Buchanan. .. . . .57-52 . . . . .Cassopolis Buchanan. . . . . .44-34 . . Buchanan. . . . . .42-34 . . Buchanan. .. . . .52-30 . . . . .Brandywine Buchanan. . . . . .47-56 . . . . .River Valley Buchanan. . . . . .55-26 . . . . .Coloma Buchanan. . . . . .57-46 . . . . .Lakeshore Buchanan. . . . . .72-52 . . . . .Cassopolis Buchanan. . . . . .51-37 . . . . .Dowagiac Buchanan. . . . . .39-42 . . Buchanan. . . . . .49-37 . . . . .Brandywine Buchanan. . . . . .47-31 . . DISTRICTS Buchanan. . . . . . .57-36 . . . . .Eau Claire Buchanan.. . . . . .29-47 . . . . .Berrien Springs Paula Mottl shoots from the top of the key. 24 Girls Practice for Tough Season ■ � ■ Coach Berry explains offense to girls Girls learn new offensive plays Coach Berry demonstrates Team practices together 25 Berry’s Beauties Have Good Season Zone defense at its full effect Girls gaurd against strong team Patience does her thing Coach Berry talks to team 26 27 Girls’ Junior Varsity Basketball Defense: One of the keys to winning. « Ccha arV. . T. .10- 9 Watervlie U Buchanin 'XXT3 Buchanan .27-16 Niles Buchanan .19-15 River Valley Buchanan .16-14 Galien Buchanan .22-15 Buchanan .19-31 Benton Harbor Buchanan . 9-44 Lakeshore Buchanan .19-40 Cassopolis Buchanan .16-19 Buchanan .10-18 Edwardsburi . . . . .33-35 Brandvjjrtfir Buchanan .34-24 Coloma Buchanan .29-37 Lakeshore Buchanan .32-35 Buchanan .16-36 Dowagiac Buchanan .18-37 . Edwardsburg Buchanan .21-19 . Brandywine A Buchanan .20-12 . Niles 28 Girls Learning for Next Year Rolanda’s ready for tip off. Debbie Hesser in action. Princie Hill dribbles to score. Kris Nutting can’t believe the call. Linda and Lisa guard the ball. Linda attemping to shoot. Team players warming the bench. Monica Morris waiting for jump ball. Rolanda passes the ball. 29 Golf Team Aces Opponents THe varsity team: Rick Eichler, Kris Moulds, Chris Stockwell, Tim Sexton, with Coach Wold’s help finished third in the conference standings. Varsity Tim Sexton Kris Moulds Tire J.V. Team: Kevin Clemans, Greg Zeug, Alan Ward, Chuck Conn, Mark Hamilton, and Coach Wold finished the season with a 3-1 record. Junior Varsity Mark Hamilton Alan Ward This year the Blossomland Golf teams played a series of eight Jamborees where all ei- ght teams played the same co- urse at the same time. Points were awarded on the basis of 8 points for first place, 7 po- ints for second place, etc. 30 Rick Eichler Greg Zeug Chris Stockwell C.C.C.: Something to See Front Row: John Dougherty, Mark Entenman, Eric Mollberg, Sue Trull, Rodney Snow, Jeff Christie, Second Row: Coach Rouse, Todd Cornwell, Tom Lear, Dennis Decker, Mike VanOrman, Debbie Tyus. Rod Snow rambles with the Mark Entenman wanders through the weeds, creek. John Dougherty races through the bushes. Sue Trull marches through the mud. 31 Sports Number One Joe shoots a jump shot. Jeff is going to pass. Mo what are you doing now Scott’s on his way home. The J. V.’s rest to see what they are doing wrong. A1 Ward goes up for a re Big Bissel does his thing. Todd is on the lonely trail. Becky serves for an ace. At Buchanan High Wrestling has its ups and downs. An Encore Performance Front Row: Rick Layher, Ricky Davis, Dave Price, Joe Watts, Ed Smith, Vince Williams, Bill Musgrave, Mgr. Back Row: Steve Williams, Mgr; Coach Bohannon, John Donley, Jim Fagras, Mo Kyles, Ronnie Williams, Gerald Busby, Greg Frazier, Joe Kyles, Coach Rouse. Coach Bo addresses the students. Jump ball! 34 Buck Basketball 77 District Tournaments ■ Buchanan.....66-53 . . . New Buffalo Buchanan......74-70 . . . Berrien Springs Buchanan......79-64 . . . Brandywine Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchananl Buchanam Buchananl Buchananl Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan. Buchanan. Buchanan Buchanan. Buchanan, Niles y ( RiverValle; ColomaSH Berrien Spjjn Do gia jp Keemnui Tournaments BulraHtn......60-58 BinMBBji......57-52 Watervliet Kalamazoo-Hackett Quarter-Finals Buchalran.......74-61 .59-88 . . . Rcclford-Sf. Mary 35 New Coach, New Team, J. D. skies for two. Eddie shows his muscle against Niles. Kevin leaps for the tip-in. 36 New Plays, New Season Gerald flies to the net, to the amazement of the Chiefs. Moses’s jump shot helped to win many a game. The scoreboard tells the whole story. 37 The District Regional: The Sophomore Ronnie Williams shooting a strong jump shot. Gerald Busby’s long arm blocks a shot with ballet form First Step in a Long Journey. Greg Frazier makes sure the ball goes in Moses Kyles sails through the air in scoring two. Joe Wattshigh with determination against Berrien. 39 The Journey Ends at Lansing Gerald wrestles for the rebound. Joe’s eyes eye the hoop. Joe does his shuffle through the Rustics defense. With the Rustics Gerald slides past Shelby. Greg barely misses the lay-up. Mo and his patented jump shot. Rebound! J.V.: Hardcourt Hustlers Front row: (left to right) Brad Pointer, John Sekan, Todd Cornwell, Rydell Tutson, and Joey Watts. Back row: Coach Mike Rouse, Chris Stockwell, Alan Ward, Jim Anderson, and Jeff Butler. Alan Ward fights his way to the basket. Scoreboard Buchanan........ 56-69 .... Niles Buchanan........ 42-54 .... River Valley Buchanan.........39-41 .... Coloma Buchanan........ 44-52 .... Lakeshore Buchanan.........61-43 . . . . Cassopolis Buchanan........103-77 .... Berrien Springs Buchanan........ 72-54 .... Berrien Springs Buchanan........ 57-52 .... Dowagiac Buchanan........ 48-52 .... Edwardsburg Buchanan........ 63-82 .... Brandywine Buchanan........ 49-55 .... River Valley Buchanan........ 60-58 .... New Buffalo Buchanan........ 50-55 .... Coloma Buchanan........ 49-64 .... Lakeshore Buchanan........ 57-56 .... Cassopolis Buchanan........ 72-80 .... Dowagiac Buchanan........ 59-67 .... Bronson 42 Score for the Bucks Freshman Basketball Front row: Doug Musgrave, John Hall, Joey Watts, Chuck Vigansky, Mark Hamilton, Rodney Bradshaw. Middle row: Coach Storm, Ken Yost, Dean DiCiacca, Willie Floyd, Fred Brown, John Harrington. Back row: Howard Cashier, Ed Burns, Dave Price, Greg Beck, Darren DeWitt, Dale Backus. Scoreboard Buchanan.. . . . .30-61 . . . Buchanan. . . . . .43-66 . . . Buchanan. . . . . .77-50 . . . Buchanan. . . . . .46-71 . . . Buchanan.. . . . .58-66 . . . Buchanan. . . . . .45-43 . . . . . .Dowagiac Buchanan. . . . . .39-80 . . . . . .Brandywine Buchanan.. . . . .47-71 . . . Buchanan.. . . . .30-77 . . . Buchanan.. . . . .31-66 . . . Buchanan.. . . . .40-59 . . . Buchanan. . . . . .38-42 . . . Buchanan.. . . . .35-63 . . . Buchanan.. . . . .47-66 . . . . . .Brandywine 44 Pictures You Shouldn’t Miss Greg Frazier was one big reason why the Bucks won. Gerald Busby and his patented dunk. Mo Kyles played part of the year injured. Jeff Butler always hustled on the floor. Ed Smith provided a lot of muscle. 45 Does making faces improve basketball ability? Mark and Jim must be plotting something. Kim takes another high jump. Spring to Fall V A MJCHAjvaj 46 Athletes at Work? Don’t crv. One tumble isn’t the end of the world Dr. V. Tights for the ball against WRBR Gerald soars high to score another two points. Bucks Dig Volleyball with w VARSITY Row 1: Laurie Hiatt, Becky Canfield, Brenda Mottl, Patience Vanderbush. Row 2: Mary Kay Welsh, Cathy Prenkert, Cheryl Nutting, Laurethia Watts, Row 3: Karen Bobo, Kim Gaul, Lynn Bobo, Dianne Florey, Coach Carolyn Karpinski. JUNIOR VARSITY Row 1: Kris Nutting, Debbie Tyus, Karen Virgil, Maribeth Merrill, Row 2: Coach Donna Markey, Alice Swartz, Kindra Blake, Karen Warda, Zorida Ferrell, Anita Speckine. 48 Vim, Vigor, and Vitality. i Kris Nutting goes to her knees. Cathy Prenkert demonstrates good form. VARSITY Brenda Mottl sets the play up for Patience Vanderbush. Buchanan. . . .1-2 . Buchanan. . . .0-2 . Buchanan. . . .2-0 . Buchanan. . . .2-1 . Buchanan. . . .2-1 . Buchanan. . . .2-0 . Buchanan. . . .2-1 . Buchanan. . . .2-0 . Buchanan. . . .2-1 . Buchanan. . . .2-0 . Buchanan. . . .0-2 . Buchanan. . . .2-1 . Buchanan. . . .2-0 . Buchanan. . . .2-1 . Buchanan. . . .2-0 . Buchanan. . . .1-2 . Buchanan. . . .2-0 . Buchanan. . . .2-1 . Buchanan. . . .2-0 . Buchanan. .. .2-0 . Buchanan. . . .1-2 . Buchanan. . . .2-0 . Buchanan. . . .0-2 . Buchanan.. . .2-0 . PRE-REGIONAL . .Niles . .Kalamazoo Christian . .Galien . .River Valley . .Coloma . .Cassopolis . .Brandywine . .Lakeshore . .Dowagiac . .Edwardsburg . .River Valley . .Benton Harbor . .Coloma . .Cassopolis . .Dowagiac . .Edwardsburg . .Lakeshore . .Brandywine . .Coloma . .River Valley . .Edwardsburg . .River Valley . .Edwardsburg . .Benton Harbor Buchanan. . . .2-0 . . .Brandywine REGIONAL TOURN. Buchanan. . . .2-0 . . .Berrien Springs Buchanan. . . .0-2 . . .Edwardsburg 49 Varsity and Junior Varsity 50 They worked in practice! Spikers in Action Brenda does a back-set. The Varsity team talks it over. Buchanan Matmen Have Front row: Bill Lehman, Bob Musgrave, Ken King, Chris Hemminger, Greg Ward, Dave Money, Dave Harding, Mard Fisher, Steve Moore. Middle row: John Lubben, Dan Karpinski, Glenn Mori, Joe Benak, Bob Miller, Ross Moore, Bob Blumka, Tracy Hankins. Back row: Coach Mucha, Craig Vergon, Bob Galloway, Doug Zinninger, Aaron Samson, Bob Couchman, Jack Ross, Craig Jacquez, Coach Brown. Varsity Junior Varsity Buchanan.. . . . .50-11 . . . . .Watervliet Buchanan. . . . . . .45-12 . . . . . . Watervliet Buchanan. . . . . .63-12 . . . . .River Valley Buchanan. . . . . . .51-6 , . . .River Valley Buchanan.. . . . .27-30 . . . Buchanan.. . . . . .27-31 . . . Buchanan.. . . . .18-45 . . . Buchanan.. . . . . .27-37 . . . . . . .Lakeshore Buchanan. . . . . .21-34 . . . Buchanan. . . . . . .20-37 . . . Buchanan. . . . . .41-23 . . . Buchanan. . . . . . .44-20 . . . Buchanan. . . . . .25-33 . . . Buchanan.. . . . . .21-30 . . . Buchanan. . . . . .24-33 . . . . .Three Rivers Buchanan... . . . .18-36 . . . , . . .Brandywine Buchanan. . . . . .26-42 . . . . .Comstock Buchanan. . . . . . .36-10 . . . Buchanan. . . . . .24-42 . . . Buchanan. . . . . . . 8-51 . . . Buchanan. . . . . .51-15 . . . . .Watervliet Buchanan.. . . . . .42-25 . . . Buchanan. . . . . .33-21 . . . . .Dosagiac Buchanan. . . . . .19-40 . . . . .St. Joe Buchanan. . . . . .44-36 . . . . .Allegan Buchanan. . . . . .20-40 . . . Buchanan. . . . . .46-32 . . . . .Parchment Buchanan. . . . . .36-24 . . . . .Paw Paw 52 An Exciting Season Bob waits for the referee’s signal. The competition is rough. The wait on the bench for your turn is long and boring. 53 Buck Matmen Match Jack Ross gets ready for the take down. Coach Brown surveys the situation. Craig Vergon goes head to head with his opponent. Muscle Against Muscle Jack can’t figure it out. Head-to-head competition A Cheerleader’s Season Varsity cheerleaders pose with new basketballs. Front row: Karen Virgil, Marti Ri- fenberg, Dee Dee Hall; back row; Marsha Williams, Maribeth Merrill, Penny Naragon. J.V. Cheerleaders show their smiles from left to right; Donna Leazenby, Sher- ry Roberts, Lisa Mahan, Kim Gaul, Tami Fritz, Kelly Carlson, Tina Stroud. The varsity work on building their split mount. Motion makes the cheerleaders swing with the beat. Never Ends The Freshmen squad. Front row: Stacey Vergon, Melinda Lockey, Carol Proud. Second row: Cheryl Hinds, Renee Smith, Char Rifenberg. Top: Kim Glossinger. The Freshmen build a double lunge mount. Renee, Melinda, Carol, Kim, Stacey, Cheryl, and Char practice balancing on one leg. The train comes down the stairs. 57 The Pom Pon Squad Adds School Variety to Pom Pon Squad from left to right: Carol Stromswold, Virginia Riley, Taryn Kaiser, Cindy Wolford, Jackie Riley, Ro- bin Werrbach, Vicki Plomb, Princilla Hill, Sherry Thompson, Stacy Davis, Kathy Rundborg, Carolyn Williams. y 'T s In1 i. ’ i 11. i .« • ilM ’ '• ( !•}' vW m wsawP 1 v..:' National Honor Society Margaret W. Snyder Chapter From left to right: Andrea Swetish, Sue Trull, Jim Bissell, Pat Dinneen, Kevin Vanderbush, Lynn Bobo, Becky Gray, Chris Ring, Patience Vanderbush, Dianne Mattern, Joanne Wilcox, Denice Tropp, Janice Unger, Sharon Rottman, Cathy Prenkert, Lorilie Lahring, Maggie Moon, Jeff Letcher, Bonnie Holmes. 60 Ones That Didn’t Work! Snow White brought dreamland to Stark school children. All seemed hazy as he got his 3rd strike. Those long, hot practices affect your eyes. Donkey Basketball Game Sponsored Ted Lake scrambles for the ball. Roger Relich does some fancy ball-handling. Hot competition between faculty and JC’s Wfwitt . C0L0IU ooncuc 62 by Spanish Club (left to right) standing—David Gault, Lynn Bobo, Patience Vanderbush, Dee Dee Hall, Lorilie Lahring, Dianne Mattern, Amy Gray, John Lubben, Tim Pollard, and Janice Unger. Kneeling- Jane Trautman, Sandy Austin, Pam Austin, Carol Proud, Laurie Bailey, and Karen Bobo. Mrs. Mefford and son at the concession stand. ' MtfFOlD- -fe afaojno ti. VX CPC nn A complimentary portrait of Spanish Club advisor. F.F.A. Plots Its Strategy 64 The meetings are sometimes humorous. Farming Is Fun Greg Kelems and Chris Curtis do ch- ores. How do we work this thing! Library Aids Are Booked Kathy Rundborg, Rick Swem, Cathie Huebner, Derek Hubbard, Peg Blumka , Shebra Yo ung, Shawne Wreggelsworth. Contemplating the future of the world. You have to be quiet in the li- brary. More work to be done. Rick and Shebra taking time off for a picture. 68 F.T.A. Looks to Their Future Teresa models a mum for Homecoming. Chris Ring, (president), Larry Hawks, Tracy Swaim, Bob Casto, Kent Spoke Mrs. Warner (adviser), Teresa Molketin, Pat Dinneen, Tammy House, Holly Sumerix Chris and Pat examine one of the mums. Tammy and Teresa caught packing the Homecoming mums. 69 Varsity Cheerle fenberg. Marsh; Merrill. Cheerleaders :aders: (Front to Back) Penny Naragon, Marti Ri- a Williams, Karen Virgil. Dee Dee Hall, Maribeth c K� AN a Tcv UNDEFEATED CLASS C BASKETBALL 7« STATE CHANTS rsr rxsr {jar !SS 1ST wt ■ Mr a� Mi iSti Who? Us? WORK! A tribute to our team v Av' UNOCrUT CLAtt C rBA.i.? T4TE CmAHPs , Hold that sneeze! Move your foot, it s killing me Here Comes Another Deadline Mrs. Swartz and Tim give ‘advice’ to Nedra. Work—Work—Work---Pines 77 But I still think . .. ” Tracy TRIES to concentrate. PINES STAFF MEMBERS: Alice Swartz, Janelle Opfer, Tracy Marsh, Lori Poplar, Patti Jerraid, Julie Thain, Pat Rothfuchs, Bill Lehman, Carol Stromswold, Denise Tropp, JoAnne Wilcox, Nedra Pinkerton, Becky Canfield, Tim Pol- lard, Dana Skidmore, Jeanne Harker, Sharon Rottman, Di- anne Mattern, Boh Casto, Tracy Swaim. 73 “Hey Mom, Look What I Did”! Ronnie Williams tried to be a stud. Tami Fritz- Twirler. The football team made their parents’ proud. One more time. Esther Hubbard loves those potato chips. Expressions Sherrie Thompson’s friends reveal their true feelings. Joan Opfer grimaces as Rhonda Linley eyes a bug. 76 Dr. Vanderbush gives Jeff Miller a helping thumb. Miss Stewart gives us a glance. Michele Reiter gives us a sexy look. Barb Withers puzzled about something. Ed Cottrell pours it down. Jerome Vite is busy with his work. Mr. Yeck begs for food. 77 If You Do a Job Maroon Marching Machine exhibits their division 1 style MR. Morse warms-up the band. Flag Core takes a breather Mr. Morse eyes the situation IT � T ' f'TIr-V; You Gotta Do It Well! 4 ■ The seniors at M.S.U. patronize the Varsity Inn. The band is lead by Dana Skidmore. Jane and Marti dance to the music i Bunny-Foot “Skid” says, “I quit Orchestra Conducts Business Everyone’s ready to go , even Jon! Tami and Joanne take a break. Mrs. Detgen gets it together. 1 Lorilie RESTS And now . Concentration is the name of the game. Buchanan Band at Blossom Time The flag corps announces the entrance of the B. H. S. Marching Band. The trombone section shows perfect organization. Below, the band marches faster and faster as they near their destination. The parade’s over! Scatter everybody 81 For B.H.S. Bands: B.H.S. at M.S.U.—Band awaits command to start the Saturday morning performance. (Above left) Mike and David featured on “Feelings.” (Above) Practice makes perfect. (Be- low) Senior show marks the end of another successful marching season. A Year of Success Mr. Morse, band director, displays the two first division awards won in 1977. Michelle Hamilton with her Arion Award and Dana Skidmore with the Senior Ser- vice Award Jon Rotit Roti carries his tuba for the last time? S3 We Sing the Songs That The Seniors sing their last song with the chorus. Kevin Clem and Doug Zinninger talk it over. 84 Make the Whole World Sing” Tlie group gathers to perform its first concert in the auditorium. Students Express Their Seniors get turned by “pep rally “Take me to your leader” demanded Donna and Tammi. I 86 The smiling trio of Don Stowell, Amy Gray, and Shelley Hamilton Feelings Good and Bad Kelly Carlson does her ballet routine in lifetime rec. Aliens meet Earthlings. Maggie gossips to Patience. Gosh how exciting this is. 87 Student Representative Assembly Senior reps.: Treasurer Brenda Mottl, Rick Swem, President Chuck Dougherty, Sec- retary Becky Canfield, Joe Hagey, Chuck Heiney. Special Interest Group reps.: John Savoie, Scott Werrbach, Larry Hawks, Erik Mol- lberg. 88 Sophomore reps.: Ed Cottrell, Todd Cornwell. Gets Things Done Drama on the Road: The surprise is Snow White’s death as the huntsman, Joe Hagey, starts to stab the princess. The wicked Queen, Maggie Moon, tells Snow White, Sue Trull, of the birthday sur- prise she has planned. The audience becomes actors. The children have grown into large oak trees to hide Snow White from her wicked mother. Below: Everyone cranes their neck to see the show. Snow White Travels Snow White receives a scolding from the seven dwarfs for letting an old lady into the house. Snow White dying as the wicked Queen watches. Below: Joe Hagey eats the poison apple and talks to the children after the performance. Snow White in the dwarfs house. The Queen brings Snow White a pois- oned apple. 91 Precious Moments in Class Don’t just stand there, Jeff. Do something! Hard work in sectionals was one of the things that made the orchestra good. Practice makes perfect, and the band worked hard at it all year. Deadline: The Buckhorn Left to Right: Tim Lohraff, Mary Blumka, Don Stowell, Kari Orpurt, Peg Blumka; Editor, Dianne Hocevar, Jon Roti Roti, Joanne Wilcox, Sue Trull, David Gault, Dave Brown. “Elementary, My dear Watson!” SRA Deals With Honors' Lounqe'Pep Rallies .-ss—0sm sssfssss mmfi mmwmvixmrnm wm SwrJtfytrn B.H.S. Student Killed Teachers Are Unhappy mam 4 Trip Hogan Replaces Dougherty . I 1WA This issue had both good and bad news. Kari studies her work. 93 Art Club Arouses Interest Front Row: Mrs. Roti Roti, Vicki Hartman, Stephanie Conn. Back Row: Laurie Nelson, Beth Glossinger, An- drea Swetish, Michaline McClellan, Lori Poplar. Beth gives us a look of approval. ■i i Vicki shows her work off. Michaline checks the time. Tf'r SV •' • {{. l Freshman Class Class Officers: Val Huebner, President; Vickie Plomb, Vice President; Bob Holsapple, Secretary; Carol Proud, Treasurer. Mike Allen Janine Anderson Dale Backus Charles Bailey Laurie Bailey Arrah Beatty Greg Beck Paul Bennett Matt Blake Mary Blumka Scott Bock Howard Cashier Bob Casto Lisa Clemente Janet Colip Chad Cornwell Bob Couchman Amy Critzer Chris Curtis Sherrie Davis Dennis Decker Bob Deeds Char likes to cheer. Mark Boelcke Toni Boyer Fred Brown Glenn Brown Mike Bumstead Dawn Burgoyne Ed Burns Ken Calvert Scott Canfield Tony Carpenter The Freshmen dominate the flag corps. Scott Dennis Hiidi Dettlaff Darren Dewitt Dean DiCiacca Anna Downey John Eddy Kay Eger Cindy Ehlert Mark Ely Cheryl English Sherri Fair Tammy Finch Karen Fisher Willie Floyd Debbie Forkum John Freehling Freshmen learn to take notes. Lori Galloway Jackie Gerboc Kevin Gerisch Kim Glossinger Angie Green John Hall 98 Mark Hamilton Kelly Hand Brian Harbaugh David Harding John Harrington Larry Hawks Duane Hellwig Cheryl Hinds Robert Holsapple Valerie Huebner Michelle Jagt Patty Jerraid Monica Jones Bill Jones Dan Karpinski Brad Kay Greg Kelems Brenda Kelly David Kennedy Craig Kennedy Robert Kidd Ken King Scott Klug Joe Layher Melinda Lockey Lisa Luke Barb Mann Richard March Cindy Marsh Allen Mattiford Mark McNeely Jeff Merrill Brenda Metcalf Lene Mollberg David Money Glenn Mori Monica Morris Doug Musgrave 99 Bob Musgrave Don Myers George Naragon Eric Neff Jon Norton Kris Nutting Michelle O’Bryant Roberta Otwell Chris Patton Denise Patton Kathy Phiscator Vickie Plomb David Price Carol Proud Jackie Riley Kim Ritter Diana Ruetz Jerry Sawyer Judy Sekan Dixie Shafer Victor Shafer Rose Shelton Scott Shelton Leisa Slocum 100 Renee Smith Steve Smith Chris Spoke Ron Stark Steve Steininger Holly Sumerix Tracy Swaim Shirley Syrette Kim Taylor Van Taylor Julia Thain Tammy Thompson Debbie Thurston Keith Toblcr Sandy Vanderbeck Mike VanOrman The Freshmen find enjoyment in singing. Stacy Vergon Charles Vigansky Jerome Vite Denise Wakes Greg Ward Donna Watson Joey Watts Barb Weathers Angela Webb David Webb Rodney W'eed Marty Welsh Cindy White Carolyn Williams 101 Lori Williams Mark Winfield Susan Wold Tammy Wolverton Juanita Wreggelsworth Robert Wreggelsworth Laurie Wregglesworth Kenny Yost Don Myers lends his talents to the cross country team. Billinda Young Doug Zeug Scott Nichols Being a Preshmen means you have to learn to block. Not Pictured Pam Austin Sandy Austin Dodie Barker Jamie Blackwell Rodney Bradshaw Robin Carpenter Carmen Tutson Sam Devine Darlene Duis Patricia Harmon Jesse Hamer Wanda Moten Melody Pinkston Jeff Walter Ramona Samples Craig Shetterly Sue Shreve Tony Smith Stephen Thomas Troy Wreggelsworth 102 Sophomore Class Sophomore class officers Todd Cornwell, President; Donna Leazenby. Secretary; Robin Werrbach, Vice President; Alice Swartz, Treasurer. r We’ll never forget A.P.B. S.R.A. Delegates Terri Hagley, Mary Travis, Todd Cornwell, Kim Pilarski, Ed Cottrell. Lunch was fun, but the food???. 103 Brian Alice Paul Anderson Jim Anderson Randy Anderson Tammi Armstrong Scott Arthur Lisa Asbury Robin Badiac Terry Baich Bill Barlow Dennis Bellaire Rolanda and Terri really enjoy Biology. Joe Benak Charles Bissell Brian Blackwell Phyllis Blevins Bob Blumka Joyce Bodtke Mike Boudreau Cathy Boyer Kurt Bratzler Rita Brown Mary Burch Brian Burks Jeff Butler Jay Castello Jeff Christie Chuck Conn Todd Cornwell 104 Ed Cottrell Debbie Davis Brian Dinneen John Dougherty Brenda Ellis Paul Firehammer Mark Fisher Colleen Flanagin Melody Flowers Sue Forburger Tami Fritz Leslie Frost Bob Galloway Dan Grant Amy Gray Marie Greulich Terri Hagley Jim Hardy Cathy Heaton Chris Hemminger Tracy Henderson Debbie Hesser Princella Hill Tim Jasper Scott Jones Teratha Jones Dennis Jury Jeff Keefer 105 Phil King Scott King Ed Kinslow Kathy Kloska Angela Koenig Laura Kozuch Tom Lear Donna Leazenby Rhonda Linley Tim Lohraff Danita Luhrsen Lisa Mahan Debbie Marbelter Carolyn Marsh Jim Martell Mark Mason Dorothy Mattern Vickie McMichael Sherri Medlin Bob Miller Gina Mitchell David Moore 106 Debbie Price Larry Proud Jack Reddig Michele Reiter Sherry Roberts Richard Russell Joann Sears John Sekan Susie Shrider David Siekman Darryl Smith Jeff Smith Julie Soales Susan Spalding Anita Spcckine John Speckine Kent Spoke 107 Karen Stowe Carol Stromswold Tina Stroud Alice Swartz Danny Tallman Eric Thompson Sherrie Thompson Tammy Thompson Jim Topash Mary Travis Preston Tucker Leslie is talking again. Rydell Tutson Terri Tutson Elizabeth Upton Karen Vaughn Craig Vergon David Vigansky Ed Vigansky David Vlasicak Linda Waggoner Donald Wagner Rhonda Ward Karen Warda Joe Watts Kelley Weaver Nan Weaver Robin Werrbach Becky Williams 108 Rolanda Williams Ronnie Williams Dale Withers Joe Wolfe Dion Young David Zclmer Rydell loves A.P.B. class. Not Pictured Pam Bradshaw Kelley Carlson Sue Fitzpatrick Sarah Gault Mike Hcidbrink Laurie Hiatt Bart Humphreys David Kimbrell Andomo Kinslow King Kolberg Mary Moten Carol O’ Bryant Lynn Perrin Kim Pilar ski Kim Rennhack Jack Ross Kirk Samson Lisa Schultz John Stough John Weldy Doug Zinninger 109 Junior Class Junior Class Officers: Kim Gaul, Treasurer; Mike McClellan, President; Annette Davis, Secretary;Sue Wesner, Vice Presi- dent. Junior SRA reps.: J. Wilcox, L. Banke, E. Molberg, A. Swetish, W. Sumerix. Pleasant memories! Kim Gaul strikes a pose for the camera. no Judy Bachman Janice Bailey Liz Banke Leslie Barlow Dan Batchelor Diane Bellaire Bart Benjamin Randy Bicard Charles Birdsong Kindra Blake Brenda Blumka Karen Bobo Lynn Bobo Keith Bodke Susan Boelcke Dennis Bromley Jeff and Mark go to the library to “study”? Dige Bromley David Brown Don Bumstead Brian Burks Carol Burns Gerald Busby Chris Calvert Scott Carbon Fatty Castello Julie Chubb ill £ -A Jimmy takes a pitch-out. Candy Clark Kevin Clemans Dale Cline Jerry Collins Susan Cooper Patty Cottrell John Curtis Annette Davis’ Stacey Davis Kathy DeSomer Cheryl Devenport Robin Dillavou Rodney Dunn Richard Eichler Mark Entenman Jim Fagras Zoraida Ferrell Chris Hankins Sharon Hawks Kathy Hinds Dianne Hocevar Esther Hubbard Bart Humphreys Who is Robin Watching? Mary Ann Jordan Dale Jury Kathy Kanous Richard Kanous Marianne Kozuch Sue Kreidler Moses Kyles Lorilie Lahring Yvonne Landis Ron Lee Jeff Letcher Jody Letcher Warren Libby Chris Loimaugh Jimmy Longcrier John Lubben Sue Meek Maribeth Merrill Kim May Michaline McClellan Frank McDonald Tim McNeil The cheerleaders are up to something kookie again. Allen Miller Todd Miller Erik Mollberg John Mondschein Margaret Moon Diana Moore Kim Morris Tim Mosier Paula Mottl Kris Moulds The Juniors watch the events with great intensity. Kari Orpurt Larry Ott Brigitte Patton Dianna Pazder Lynn Pazder Ronni Pelley Tracy Pelley Chuck Penn Marie Peterson Dan Pinkerton Teresa Pletcher Cathy Prenkert Rodney Quick Pam Rothfuchs 1U Sharon Rottmann Kathy Rundborg Paula Schosker Jim Schroeder Tim Sexton Joy Shepherd Stacy Siekman Steve Sisk Scott Smith Kim Smith John Spiker Brenda Starnes Tracy Stroud Waydc Sumerix Debra Swartz Andrea Swetish The cheerleaders building a mount during 50 s week. Chris Taylor David Thompson Crystle Totzke Denice Tropp Sue Trull Debbie Tyus Janice Unger Andy Vanderbeck Patience Vanderbush Scott Vergon 115 Lisa Vigansky Karen Virgil Debra Walter Sally Walters Holly Wantz Debra Ward Marsha is in another skit. Stan Warda Mary Kay Welsh Sue Wesncr Joanne Wilcox Marie Williams Marsha Williams Wade Winfield Cindy Wolford Peggy Wood Shawn Wreggelsworth Greg Zeug 116 These Berry’s Beauties fake injury to comfort their teammates. Ramona Carpenter Ricky Davis Greg Frazier Derek Hubbard Viola Lewis Brian Moore Scott Neff Nepolian Phillips Nedra Pinkerton Virginia Riley Aaron Samson Charles Sharrer Bra mmm -« � , miu RICKY ANDERSON JAMES BISSELL MARGARET M. BLUMKA MICHAEL D. BOWKER DEEDRAH L. BURGOYNE SCOTT E. BURKS KURT R. BOELCKE Mike and Diane discuss the music for the Senior show Brenda Mottl leads the Buckettes with a basket. BECKY CANFIELD STEVE BURKS MIKE BYRUM DIANNE M. CAMP AMY LYNN CHAPPELL CHARLES KEVIN CLEM STEPHANIE CONN CAROL L. FLENAR JOHN R. DONLEY SHERI FLANAGIN ROXANNE FLOYD 120 BETH A. GLOSSINGER DAWN GRANDE TERRY L. GAUL Peggy tries her hand at singing. GAYLE A. GIBBONS JIM GRANT 121 REBECCA N. GRAY D. PAUL GUNN DI ANA J. HALL JEFFREY A. HAMAN Vicki receives the crown from her proud parents. MICHELLE R. HAMILTON GORDON J. HANSON JEANNE D. MARKER Tim and Jeff make A.P.B. more fun. HOWII I HOI MI S VICKI HARTMAN CHARLES W. HEINEY SANDRA M. HEMMINGER TAMMY S. HOUSE CATHIE L. HUEBNER RONDA K. HUEBNER 124 ELIZABETH KING SHERRY KLOSKA ROBERT L. MAHAN, JR. RICHARD LAYHER ROBERT A. LOTSBAICH TRACY L. MARSH 125 Mr. Rennhack introduces the Homecoming Queen candidates. DEBRA L. MOREN JANE E. MONTGOMERY MICHAEL R. MOON DOUGLAS S. MOORE JEFFREY W. MOSIER AUDREY MOTEN BRENDA S. MOTTL Jon practices on his fiddle. KIRK J.OTT JANELLE L. OPFER MARY E. O’BRYANT 128 129 CHRISTINE L. RING JON C. ROT I ROT I ERIC L. SAMSON BRENDA L. SCHOFF LINDA L. SCHWARTZ DANA K. SKIDMORE Chuck, Mike, and Laurethia pose in front of the bank. CATHY SMITH EDWARD SMITH KURTIS SMITH GARY A. TROPP KEVIN VANDERBUSH MARY VLASICAK JEANNE WALKDEN Kandi and Joe talk things over. JIM A. WALKDEN 132 Not Pictured: TERRY BROWN KENT COOPER MICHAEL J. FLOREY JOSEPH L. HAGEY MAX R. IRWIN MICHAEL A. KIRK KANDICE K. KOLBERG JOSEPH L. KYLES VANESSA L. NELSON RUTH A. PHILLIPS TERESA M. REAMS PATRICIA A. ROTHFUCHS CRAIG A. ROUGH ROBERT J. SEKAN PENNY A. SLOCUM DAVID A. STREFLING JEFF S. SWANK BRUCE VIRGIL SCOTT R. WERRBACH SHEBRA S. YOUNG 133 Here’s How We Looked Then; Here’s How We Look Now The Buchanan High School Senior Class of 1977 which officially number 129. Class officers: Marti Rifenberg, Charles Dougherty, Brenda Mottl, and Jeanne Walk- den. 135 Will You Remember These ? The CCC-3 caught off guard. A student writes his will as Dr. V. approaches. Shirley Roti Roti pauses to give us a grin. 136 C S MACHINE PRODUCTS, INC. 215 South Post Road Buchanan, Michigan P.O. 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Track Teams 1st row: Holly Sumerix, Patience Vanderbush, Kim Glossinger, Mary Blumka, Pat Dineen, Chris Ring, Sue Trull, Laurie Hiatt. 2nd row: Alice Swartz, Debbie Marbeiter, Sue Forburger, Sue Wesner, Becky Canfield, Dorothy Mattern. 3rd row: Larry Proud, Dave Harding, Bob Miller, Rick Swem, Alan Shater, Rick Eichler, Jack Tanner, Ed Kinslow. 4th row: Manager Jim Forburger, Jim Bissell, Chuck Bissell, Jim Anderson, Lene Mollberg, Mark Phiscator, Jim Stoner. 5th row: Mark Swartz, Don Bumstead, Bruce Virgil, Jim Topash, Van Taylor, John Hall. 6th row: Mike VanOrman, Wayde Sumerix, Duane Fleetwood, Jeff Christie, John Dougherty, Mark Entenman, Erik Mollberg, Greg Zeug. 7th row: Coach Mike Young, Asst. Coaches Donna Markey and Mike Rouse. BOYS’ TRACK .68-90 .........Coloma , .63-95 .........River Valley .45-113 . . . .Lakeshore ■82-74-t. . . . .Cassopolis IVi ic banSm 4 B-117......Ldwardsbur Buchanan. . .ST-LO .......Berrien Sprfngs Buchanan. . .74, Buchanan. Buchanan. Buchanan. Uuchartai. Buchanan AS Buchanan. Buchanan. Buchanan. . ,311 Buchanan. Buchanan,!. . ilRjLS’ SiycK .Coloma iF -w • .Rivet Valley -97............Lakeshore f .Cassopolis '6 . .Dowagiac vjtkI Buchanan. . 78-57 . . „ . Edwardsbutg Buchanan.-:. .45-91......Scrrien Springs Buchanan. . .91-39...........Brandywine Carol Karpinski and managers measure long jump distance. Don Bumstead heaves the discus. 146 Work Hard John Hall takes a flying leap. Another successful jump! 147 Buchanan High School I! I As the curtain opens, Curly sings “Oh What a Beautiful Morning!” to Aunt Eller. Presents “Oklahoma!” Ali says goodbuy to Ado Annie and Will. Curly, Laurey, and Aunt Eller rehearse. 149 Laurey begs Aunt Eller to ride with her and Jud to the party. The entire cast sings a medley during the curtain call. Carnes worries about Jud as the crowd comes from the wedding. Ali and the boys are irate about fathers with guns. 150 Will sings about “Kansas City”. Aunt Eller auctions off Annie and Laurey’s lunch hampers. wv Jud is overcome as Curly describes how his funeral would be. The (In order Aunt Eller . . . , SCufly V Lain • Laurey Williams JinoK . . Fred . .■. Jess. . J. Cord Flam . Will Parker. Jud Fry . . . Ado Annie Carnes Ali Hakim . .1 t Gertie Cummins Ellen......... Kate..........:. Sylvie . ...... Andrew Carnes . Dream Laure Company rf appcara t)avid' Brenda Bluti aug Zinnii Job 1 MaH [im Sexton Levin ( lent ■ sB . JiipSchioeder ......Marx lilul .Sue Kreidli .Jafliee I near Mollberg rrrnan Molltj ■ Mahan a All of the cast members and crews worked hard. Carnes declares Jud’s death to be in self-defense. 151 Movin’ Through 152 Buchanan High 153 Defenders of District Front row: John Speckine, Bill Musgrave, Paul Gunn, Greg Ward, Tim McNeil, A1 Ward. Back row: Coach Bob Storm, Mo Kyles, Dan Pinkerton, Scott Smith, Kevin Vanderbush, Rick Layher, Larry Ott, and John Donley. Greg striding in. Buchanan . . Buchanan . . Buchanan . . Buchanan ... Buchanan { . 6-5 Buchanan ?9B| • 2-3 Buchanan Ml . 2-1 — . U-lu. River Valley . Ej C. Washington . .Lakcshore . .Cassopolis . .Brandy Dowagil ■ .Buuiaiuii Buchanan .... 8-1 [chanan (L pfl. 5-4 4-11 rhanan . rhanan durian . fchanar Buchanan . Buchanan . Buchanan Buch a? . Dow] Kner Val w ar.dsbWc re B r lute y- , St Mid Walhingtc Adams i.;j] } dsburg .Lake Michigan Catholic .New Buffalo Regionals Buchanan o-jfo MSvffie- ' 154 Kevin pitched many a victory. Do It Again! Even umpires are human. J.D. readys for his next opponent. 15S Junior Varsity Learn Front row: John Harrington, Dale Backus, Marty Welsh, Brian Harblgh, Todd Reitz, Keith Tobler. Back row: Doug Musgrave, Kenny Yost, Greg Beck, Doug Zinninger, Dave Price, Brad Pointer, Coach Foster. i ii,2® r v ' L I- ’ Jtochanan .. . . . Buchanan.. . . i . Buchanan...... Buchanan...... I Buchanan. ...... Buchanan...... Buchanan...... I M Buchanan........... Buchanan...... , . Buchanan. . . . . . � v if . • A -| % V 1 j| 2-1 2 i. .Coloma 0-10 .Coloma 0-lCk. : . . .Lakeshore 7-8.....Lakeshore 12-10....Cassopolis 15-0.....Cassopolis 6- 9....Dowagiac 5-6.....Edwardsburg 2-12....Brandywine 7- 11...Brandywine k 156 Bucks defense for the future. For the Future Brad Pointer eyes the strike zone. . ■■$ !% y-D. -i Strike one for David Price. The umpire watches closely as Kenny prepares to swing. Below, Marty gives coaching advice to Kenny. Coach Storm discusses his game plans. -— Success and Surprises for Cherly Hinds ready to swing. Scoreboard Buchanan. . . . . .15-16 . . Buchanan. . . . . .31-12 . . . . .Coloma Buchanan. . . . . . 8-25 . . . . .Lakeshore Buchanan. . . . . .25-0 . . . . . .Cass Buchanan.. . . . .13-19 . . . . .Brandywine Buchanan. . . . . . 4-7 . . . . . .Dowagiac Buchanan. . . . . .16-1 . . . . . .Coloma Buchanan.. . . . .13-19 . . . . .Lakeshore Buchanan. . . . . . 0-22 . . . . .River Valley Buchanan. . . . . .37-14 . . Buchanan. . . . . .14-17 . . . . .Michigan City Rogers Buchanan. . . . . . 5-27 . . . . .Dowagiac Buchanan. . . . . .13-14 . . Buchanan. . . . . . 9-23 . . . . .Edwardsburg Buchanan. .. . . .16-8 . . . Buchanan. . . . . . 6-27 . . Buchanan. . . . . .13-15 . . . . .Michigan City Rogers Pre-Districts Buchanan.. . . . . 4-14 . . i 158 Coach Casey looks concerned. Girls’ Softball Team Cathy Prenkert pitches a curve. Mary Kay Welsh makes it to first. Rita Brown awaits with eager and anticipation. 159 Buck Netters Streak Left to Right: Jim Fagras, Jim Grant, Kurt Smith, Coach Relich, Jeff Haman, Dean Dean Diciacca, Mark Hamil- ton, Tim Pollard, John Lubben, Dave Gault, Mike Moon, Carol Proud, John Sekan, Boris Munoz, Chris Spoke, Shelley Hamilton, Becky Gray, Bob Casto. The doubles team of Dan Grant and Dean Diciacca, plus Kurt Smith at singles swept both the conference and regional tournaments. Buchanan. 4-3 .Paw Paw Buchanan. ■B - -5-2 ; .Colonia Buchanan. •=• • • • -4-3 ■ .... .Lakeshore Buchanan. LTC. . .6-1 .('assopolis Buchanan r : 7-0 .Ldwardsburg Buchanan. 5-2 .Brandywine Buchanan. 4-3, .Dowagiac Buchanan. f'. 6-1 .Coloma Buchanan. 3-4 .Lakeshore Buchanan. Buchanan. '6-1 .9 ■■ ■ .(imsopolis Buchanan. .4-3 TfJr . . Benton Harbor Buchanan. 52! „ . .Brandywine Buchanan. 5-2 u .Ldwardsburg Runners-up: Three Rivers Invitational Champions: Conference Tournament ConferencelChampions Runners-up: Regional Tournament State Finalists The Buchanan Bucks: Conference Champs! 160 to the State Finals Jim uses his forehand volley. Jim readys his back-hand return. : ij Teamwork: Jeff and Dave. . . . and Becky returns. Tim awaiting for the return. Mike serves . . . Successful Seniors of 77 Valedictorian Dianne M. Camp Salutatorian Rebecca N. Gray 162 Honors and Achievements 1977 Senior Service Award for Band. Arion Award for Band D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award Wolverine Boys' State Wolverine Gills' State Lester Miller Outstanding Athlete Award . Frank Ileezen Excellence in Mathematics. Bausch, Lonib Science Award............ Operation Enterprise................... Dana Skidmore Michelle Hamilton Rebecca Gray David Brown Mark Entcnman Wayde Sumerix Debbie Tyus . . Kevin Vanderbush Rebecca Gray .......Dianne Camp .....Rebecca Gray ........Susan Trull Patience Vanderbush Betty C Premio De Honor National Spanish Test Highest score in Michigan Level III Number One in Southwestern Michigan Number One in Level IV Southwestern Michigan BuckWn Award OutsLinding Art work and contribution to Art Club 1 Optimist Clfib Youtli of the Week A Bsl” - wKMKLr ■Bt Zy i. f , r B olarship Commendations . . zniimal A nal Merit John Savoie David Strefling John Savolcj Marianne Kozuchl . . James Bissell v Margaret Bluing lUrena Awards . . . - title ate of Mer 163 Baccalaureate Starts the Festivities Reverend Snow leads the group in prayer. Father Atchison gives the sermon. 164 The troops come marching in. (Above) Many friends and relatives came to the services (Below) The audience listens intently. Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut We can assume this is not an intellectual conversation. (Above) What’s this: Another Napoleon? (Below) Gentlemen, you should have ironed your gowns. Everybody wants to be Kareem Abdul- Jabbar. “And if I'm elected your senator... 165 Centennial Seniors of 77 Superintendent Hogan presides over the occasion. Chris Ring spoke first. r — n Becky Gray philosophized second. Shelley Hamilton was third. Don Stowell spoke last. 166 The Board of Education and the Administration listen intently to all the speakers. SOI Say Goodbye to Buchanan High Every senior has to find their parents in the crowd. Seniors relax in their $5.75 gowns. The chorus provides the entertainment for the people in the gym. 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