Calumet High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Gary, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1987 volume:

Calumet High School 3900 Calhoun Street Gary, IN 46408 Volume 38 Table of Contents Theme 2 Activities 6 Sports 32 Academics 58 Clubs 76 Faces 94 Ads 136 Closing 152 Art Reproduction Rondi Cook Title Page 1 Style remains an individual’s choice Picture this . . . buttoned . . . unbuttoned . . . short sleeved . . . long sleeved . . . solid colors . . . stripes . . . flowered . . . wool . . . cotton . . . fleece . . . denim . . . silk . . . stretch pants . . . sweats . . . crop pants . . . jeans . . . shaker sweaters . . . suspenders . . . buzz- ed .. . long hair . . . short hair . . . layered hair . . . permed hair . . . spiked hair . . . hair streaked with colors. Whatever the style, length, or fad, the variety of fashions pre- sent at CHS expressed just about eveyone’s personality in 1987. a: Checking the length of his haircut, junior Brian Willis is not the victim of a scalping, but instead, sporting a popular short style. b: Junior Michael McCoy and sophomore Diane Gronkiewicz wear casual sweats attire while making a selection at the can- dy machine. 2 The Look c: Junior ' Brian Willis displays his “California” fleece shirt, d: Junior Robbie Smith, wearing a paisley print, fixes the collar of junior LaDonna Davis, who is attired in a satin finished jacket. e: Sporting a prep look, freshman Eric Worthington discusses a homework assignment with senior Lynette Nedreau who is dressed for OEA. a: No, it is not a chorus line, but instead a parade of leather, canvas, lame’, Suede and loafer shoes. b: Resting in a familiar place, All Star ten- nis shoes are still a popular choice in footwear. c: Maybe he has a pair just like it at home? d: Caution: Child on Phone! The wall is a perfect place for saddle shoes. e: Laced boots adorned with crests are part of the fashion trend in 1987. f: Penny Loafers and leather flats with confetti colors prove a popular choice in 1987. g: Granny style boots are a favorite of teens in ’87. This style is just what Grand- ma use to wear! Put your best foot forward! Picture This . . . untied . . . tied , . . formal . . . informal . . . patent leather . . . high tops . . . fringe boots . . . Nike . . . loafers . . . black tennies . . . pumps . . . can- vas . . . flip-flops . . . sandals . . . Reebok . . . flats . . . heels . . . Can- dies . . . Indian boots . . . boat shoes . . . hiking boots . . . duck shoes . . . Baloons . . . cleats . . . moon boots . . . Razz Berry . . . colored booties. Whatever the fashion, footwear at CHS was in a constant state of change. All you had to do to to observe this change was to glance down and see the variety of foot fashions parading down the hallways. g Pitter-patter 5 Picture This . . . Activities! Picture This . . . the Warrior war whoop chanted by CHS Homecoming fans . . . the horns blaring in a parade line . . . the fluttering of butterflies in the stomach moments before the curtain rises . . . the rustle of long gowns swaying to the beat of a Prom band . . . the measured steps of three wisemen as they solemnly proceed down the auditorium aisle at the Christmas Pageant . . . the melodic voices floating across the auditorium at the Christmas Concert ... the flickering of candles illuminating the shining faces of Honor Society inductees . . . the glitter of holiday tinsel reflecting the spirit of the Christmas turnabout . . . the ner- vous voices of students teaching during Education Week . . . the swishing of tassels on smiling grads as they accept their diplomas. Picture these memories which capture a year of activities at CHS. Activities Division 7 a: Running for Homecoming King, can- didates include seniors Nathan Padgett, Vonnie LeBorde, Billy McQuen and Wesley Wilson. b: Working on the final stages of the junior float are juniors Tony Pogue and Barbara Dillon. c: Developing and creating the sophomore float are Elizabeth Sanchez, Richie fames and Tracey Tigner. d: Homecoming candidates for queen in- clude seniors Regina Drudge, Angie Botts, Suzanna Appleton and Lori Lazowski. e: Senior Regina Drudge compliments new Homecoming queen senior Angie Botts. f: Warrior players make a touchdown against Lowell ' s Red Devils. 8 Homecomimg Being wacky on a wacky week A neat week of dressing up. Begin- ning on Monday September 29, and continuing through October 3. Calumet held their annual spirit week starting off on Monday with “Hat and Sunglasses”. Tuesday was annual “Offically Sports Day”. Wednesday was set with “Class Col- or Day”. Thursday students dressed like their favorite teacher and on Fri- day the school had their traditional schools “Red and White Day.” During the week Drama Depart- ment presented their annual Homecoming Review. The Review was held on October 3rd during the students first and second periods. The 86 Homecoming Review was acted out as Saturday Night Live Special. Their was also an entertain- ing visit to Mel’s Diner and a acted out critic review of Sylvester Stallone. e: Sophomores Dianne Bogdan and Daniel Stadt are participating on “Teachers Day”. f: Senior Billy McQuen dresses up on “Of- fically Sports Day”. Spirit Week 11 The Great Con Our story takes place in the Gaston’s Mansion where sophomore Dianne Bogdan as Geraldine Gaston and her hus- band Chris Scott senior disguised as Father Bently, are out to cheat the insurance company out of a million dollar policy. The maid Alice, senior Lyn Nedreau and the inspector, junior Brian Willis an insurance investigator, are also trying for the million. This was a real life soap opera with many funny situations including hiding in the couch, where they are found out by the real in- surance agent Ambrose, sophomore Dan Stadt. Mary Ellen, junior Sue Maginot. a: Geraldine ' s husband senior Chris Scott, in disquise tries to win over the heart of Alice, sophomore Lynette Nedreau to get the in- surance money. b: Geraldine, sophomore Dianne Bogdan and her husband Chris Scott senior, get caught by the insurance man sophomore Daniel Stadt when trying to operate the insurance scam. 12 Fall Play c: Father Bently, senior Chris Scott, hiding Mary Ellen junior, Suzanne Maginot was discovered by Lynette Nedreau, Alice the maid, Ambrose sophomore, Daniel Stadt and Dianne Bogdan sophomore, d: Father Bently senior Chris Scott is hiding the supposed- ly dead body of Alice the maid sophomore Lynette Nedreau. e: Chris Scott senior, Father Bently ex- plains to Alice, Lynette Nedreau sophomore that he has come to pay his last respects to Geraldine’s husband. Fall Play 13 a: Sophomore, Donnell Kluga and Theresa Mosley are presenting junior conselor Mr. Don Starkey a candle, b: Senior Sheri Gibson and Donna Mad- dox are learning on the computer, c: Mr. Joe Portman is receiving a plant from Sheri Gibson, senior, on “Teacher Appreciation Day”. 14 Education Week Appreciating those CHS teachers During National Education Week members of the Student Council recognized outstanding contributions by faculty and students. Held from November 17 to 21 the weeks activities began with “Outstanding Student Day” on Monday. Tuesday was “Recogna- tion of Student Leaders”. Wednesday, parents were invited to visit on “Awareness Day”. On Thursday, students took the places of faculty and staff for “Student Teacher Exchange Day”. All teachers were appreciated on Friday “Teachers Apprecia- tion Day”. Faculty members presented the teachers with a plant. d: Being a student teacher for Mr. Thomas Manning is senior, Donna Maddox, e: Daniel Stadt, junior is a student teacher for Mrs. Judith Hott on National Educa- tion Week. f: Mr. Charles Cole, biology teacher talks to a parent on “Awareness Day” during National Education Week. Education Week 15 Romance was in the air Romance was in the air as the people danced and had a good time at the annual “CHS” candle-light reflection dance. The dance was held on December 12, 1987 from 7:30 to 11:00. Music was provided by the L L Mobile Sound and scenery consisted of Christmas trees and candles. Ammore studios pro- vided the photographs of dancing couples. 16 Turnabout a: Daydreaming at the annual turnabout is Senior Keith Jones and Sophomore Collein Frazier. b: Slow dancing at the ’86’ Turnabout are Senior Kathy Millspaugh and Junior Thomas Borders. c: Enjoying the refreshments at the turnabout are Sophomores Louis Garcia and Collien Frazier. d: Junior Jody Hoskins and Darren Demps stroll to the mistletoe, e: Senior Stephen Goins and Sophomore Tracy Barricks are dancing at Calumet High school’s Annual Turnabout. f: Sophomores Dawn Delacruz and Eliza Ibarra dance up a storm at the turnabout. Turnabout 17 a. Performing in the Christmas Play the three kings are asked where their destina- tion is by a Roman Guard. b. The 1986-87 Calumet High School Band prepares for the 1986 Christmas Pageant. c. Joseph and Mary ask the innkeeper for a room to stay the night. 18 Christmas Concerts Christmas Pageants Held Capturing the spirit of the holidays, the Band, Chorus and Drama Departments enhanced the holiday spirit by presenting concerts. Chorus and Drama Depart- ments joined together to perform the Christmas story for students and the community in two separate performances on December 15th. As the story was depicted on stage, the Chorus sang carols representing each scene. The Chorus was directed by Mr. Robert Velasco and the Drama Department by Mr. Paul Borlick. CHS Band members enlivened the holidays spirits with a con- cert on December 12th. Under the direction of Mrs. Belinda Potoma, the group played a varie- ty of Christmas music. The per- formance was given in the even- ing at the CHS auditorium. d. Joseph and Mary look over baby Jesus at the 1986 Christmas Concert. e. The chorus performs for the 1986 Christmas Concert. f. The band performs for the 1986 Christmas Concert. Christmas Concerts 19 Teacher Of The Year Mrs. Joyce Weakland, Home Economics and Family Living teacher, was chosen as 1987 Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Weakland sponsors the Sophomore Class and the C-Teens. After receiving the award, Mrs. Weakland stated, “I was totally shocked but ex- tremely happy.” a: Mrs. Joyce Weakland was chosen as teacher of the year, b: The teacher of the year, Mrs. Weakland, prepares a meal, c: Mrs. Weakland patiently stirs the ingredients in the pan. 20 Teacher of The Year d: Mrs. Joyce Weakland smiles to herself as she checks the food. e: Mrs. Joyce Weakland reviews the lesson for the day. Outstanding Teacher 21 Paying Off For Those Studying Hours A candlelight ceremony and reception for honor society members was held for parents and family members. All the “Smarties” lined up for the annual honor society on April 15th. The ceremony was held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Musical selections for the society program were provided by Senior Donna Maddox. a: Senior Donna Maddox plays the music for the 1987 honor society banquet, b: After giving a speech on leadership, Senior Vonnie LaBorde lights candles for the honor society banquet, c: Freshmen Jennifer Page signs the rollbook for the honor society banquet, d: Making a pledge is Senior Jenny Jones for the honor society banquet, e: Lighting candles for the 1987 Honor Society Banquet is Donna Maddox. Honor Society 24 School Life School Life 25 Silly Gags Honoring The Seniors On May 6, the annual awards ceremony was held in the school cafeteria from 6 to 8 p.m. Seniors honored the serious and not-so-serious at the 1987 Senior Banquet. Seniors were rewarded with hilarious gag awards for the great year of 1987. a: Senior Donna Maddox enjoying herself at the 1987 Senior banquet while accep- ting her state scholarship, b: Accepting a state scholarship is Senior Susanna Appleton. c: After accepting their certificates at the Senior banquet the Seniors enjoy their last days of school. d: Enjoying themselves are the class of ’87 Seniors at the Senior banquet, e: Kathy Millspaugh, Senior, accepts a pla- que from Mrs. Dorothy Hepp for Health Occupations at the Senior Banquet. 26 Senior Banquet c: Angel Murray and Mike Sahm are crowned Queen and King, d: Ruben Guzman and Barbara Haynes receive their programs and wine glasses. e: Prom candidates await the final results. Prom 29 87 grads There were many smil- ing, happy faces and a few tearful eyes as the 1987 graduating class ac- cepted their diplomas at commencement ceremonies on May 31. A total of 189 seniors par- ticipated in the ceremonies held in the field-house. The Invoca- tion was given by Sheri Gibson and the Welcome by LaVaughn LaBorde. Other speeches included the Salutatory Address, Branko Prpa; Co- Valedictory Addresses, William McQuen and Donna Maddox; the Class History, Jennifer Jones, and Appreciation, Donna Maddox. Mr. Robert Joseph, Principal, presented the Class of 1987 and Mr. Herbert Abramson, Superinten- dent, presented the diplomas. 30 Graduation a: Graduating Seniors continue the tradition of moving their tassels from right to left, b: Graduation Day and the Seniors move into their seats for commencement ceremonies, c: Speakers await their turns on the dais. d: Donna Maddox gives her Co- Valedictory Address, e: Branko Prpa gives his Salutatory Address, f: Mr. Robert Joseph, Principal, presents the Class of 1987. g: Mr. Herbert Abramson, Superintendent, presents Todd Chermak with his diploma. Picture This . . . Sports ! Picture this . . . the barking of orders at the line of scrimmage by the quarterback ... an en- couraging voice yelling “ You can do it” . . . the slamming of a spiked ball across the volleyball net . . . the slapping of waves along the pool’s edge as swim- mers plunge into competition . . . the fast paced action across the tennis net . . . the total concen- tration focused on the rim at the free-throw line the grueling pace of a cross country meet . . . the tangle of arms and legs straining for a wrestling posi- tion . . . the swosh of the golf ball as it sails through the air — the snap of the tape as a runner crosses the finish line. Picture these moments filling a year’s worth of sports activities. Sports Division 33 34 Cross Country and Tennis Awards given The boys’ tennis team went 12-2 and had a con- ference record of 6-0. The singles players records were, Seniors Don Baron 15-1, Ro Emig 16-1 and Junior Rawn Emig 16-0. This year’s MVP for the Boys’ Cross Country team was Kevin Jones who was cited as the most productive runner on the team and Coach Fred Sanchez ex- pects more out of Kevin Jones next year with the help from other members next year. a: row 1: Boys Tennis Team: Dan Stadt, Mike Colson, Terry Shrader, Roger Emig, Richard Wolfe, Mike Ferri, John Duncan; row 2: Rob Cantu, John Wood, Rawn Emig, Mike Sheffield, Don Baron, Coach Tauber. e: Senior Rawn Emig returns a volley. d: Senior Don Baron returns a serve, b: Boys Cross Country Team: Scott York, Adam Marimen, Bob Lapradd, Jamie Boyles, Kevin Jones, Joe Clark, Butch Carpenter, c: Junior Kevin Jones competes in a meet. Cross Country and Tennis 35 Team Improves Under New Coach If you talk about in- dividual praises for the 1986 football team, Mike Keck is one of the many names that comes to mind. Mike made the All State Football Team, which has not been ac- complished since 1964 by Robert Brown. Calumet High School’s Varsity Football Team finished with an improved record of 3-5. The Junior Varsity finished with a 1-1-5 record. Freshmen finished the season 0-7. The team overall had an outstanding season,” states Most Valuable Player Wesley Wilson. The team indeed gave a great scare to every opponent. a: Junior Harley Tigner receives in- structions from Coach Nick Voris. b: The team huddles for the next play. c: Senior Lawrence Young gets killed! d: Sophomore George Montgomery fighting for an extra yardage, e: Senior Wesley Wilson attempts a pass under heavy pressure, f: Senior Vonnie LaBorde punts the ball away. Football 37 Volley squad ties for LSC honors a: Sophomore Diane Gronkiewicz follows through on the spike. b. Using complete body motion, Dana Peterson, junior, jumps to spike the ball. c. Diana Solis, sophomore, in a nice and easy manner attempts to spike the ball. d. Senior Jenny Jones sets the ball into action. e. Girls Varsity Volleyball Team: row 1: Valerie Stiller, Jenny Jones, Stacy Majors, Sandy Solis, Barbara Haynes; row 2: Dana Peterson, Michelle Kasarda, Dena Peterson, Michelle Widelski; Coach Laura Baird and Coach Carmen Lis. f. Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Team: row 1: Jennifer Page, Judy Kubina, Chrissy Stiller; row 2: Janetta Jones, Gina Robinson, Diane Gronkiewicz; row 3: Christine Kacher, Diana Solis, Jeannie Robinson, Donna Solis, Coach Laura Baird, Coach Carmen Lis. g. Jenny Jones, senior, “dinks” the ball over the net. 38 Volleyball Junior Varsity Volleyball team members gave a “superb” perfor- mance during the 1986 school year, ac- cording to Coach Carmen Lis. The squad ended the season 14-5. Of the five losses, four of the matches pro- gressed to the third game. The JV competed in the champion- ship game, but lost to a very strong Lake Central team, 14-16 and 7-15. “The whole team effort made for a great season!” exclaimed Coach Lis. Grabbing a Lake Suburban Con- ference Championship tie, Girls Varsi- ty Volleyball Team finished 15-9 for the season. The squad members Michelle Widelski, junior, was placed on the All Conference second team, and Jenny Jones, senior, received an All Conference honorable mention. Volleyball 39 Drudge Wins MVP Award CHS Girls Swim Team finished the season with a final record of 0-8. Senior Regina Drudge was recognized as a se- cond time winner of the ‘‘Most Valuable Swimmer.” Fellow swimmers were cited at the annual fall sports banquet including Senior Chris Conti “Pride and Hustle.” Sophomore Bonnie Simmons was “Most Improved” and Freshman Jessie Ring as the “Outstanding Freshman.” Senior Regina Drudge served as captain for the 1987 team. a: Senior Chris Conti finishes the 500 yard freestyle event, e: Senior Regina Drudge com- petes in the 100 yard butterfly event. 40 Girls Swimming b: row 1: Belinda Colon, Jessie Ring, Karen Pendley, Karen McBride, Shannon Robinson, Tracey Tigner, Mark Allen, row 2: Coach Jody Tibbs, Regina Drudge, Linda Day, Stacy Taylor, Chris Conti, Bonnie Simmons, Coach Doug Stare wicz. c: Freshman Karen Pendley competes in the 200 yard freestyle event. d: Sophomore Linda Day swims in the 100 yard backstroke event. Girls Swimming 41 a: Sophomore Willie Green shoots for two in sectional action, b: Senior Mike Keck shoots a lay up. c: Senior Branko Prpa outleaps his oppo- nent for a shot. zz 42 Boys Basketball Mike Keck 2nd Team Coach Traicoff in- dicated that the team had a decent season. The team had the second most wins in the Lake Subur- ban Conference. Coach Traicoff stated that there were only three seniors this year, Mike Keck, Don Baron, and Branko Prpa. There will be nine retur- ing players from the squad for next year’s team, “We have the nucleus of a sound basketball team”. a: Coach Willie Cross, Rob Cantu, Kevin Jones, Willie Green, Rawn Emig, Antuan Wilbon, Mike Keck, Coach Traicoff. Manager Scott Stewart, George Montgomery, Mike McCoy, Branko Prpa, Chauncey Whitaker, Don Baron, Manager Dave Fuson. Boys Basketball 43 Girls Team Rebuilds The 1986-87 season was a rebuilding year for Coach Robyn Payne. The team was led by Senior Dena Peterson who lettered 3 years and Junior Michelle Widelski was also chosen all-conference. The team had an 8-11 season, but next year will have 7 returning letter win- ners to try and improve their record, said Coach Robyn Payne. a: Sophomore Shreemone Ander- son shoots for two points, b: Junior Michelle Widelski fights for a shot. c: Sophomore Janaetta Jones drib- bles past her opponent, d: row 1: Girls Varsity Basketball Team: Coach Robyn Payne, Shreemone Anderson, Michelle Widelski, Dena Peterson, Coach Carmen Lis: row 2: Michelle Kasarda, Christine Kacher, Janaetta Jones, Jeanie Robinson, Diane Gronkiewicz. e: row 1: Girls J.V. Basketball Team: Stephanie Doran, Mindy Waters, Christine Kacher, Coach Carmen Lis, Coach Robyn Payne: row 2: Janaetta Jones, Jeannie Robinson, Whitanya Alexander, Michelle Kasarda. f: Senior Dena Peterson fights for a rebound. Girls Basketball 45 Smith named to second-team Coach Jim Wadkins said that the highlight of the season was beating Crown Point who was ranked in the top ten. There were no seniors on this year’s squad. Underclassmen did all of the scoring this season ending with a record of 12-3. MVP, sophomore Butch Carpenter, qualified for semi-state again this year and ended his personal record at 23-3-1. Junior Mike Sahm was named the most improved wrestler and the Outstanding Sophomore went to Scott York. a: Freshman Mark Dillingham attempts to takedown. b: Junior Mike Sahm drives his opponent over for a pin. c: Junior Harley Tigner attempts to throw his opponent for a takedown. 46 Freshman, J.V. and Varsity Wrestling. d: row 1: Wrestling: Scotty York, Butch Carpenter, Fredo Jiminez, Mike Sahm, Kevin Hocking, row 2: Anthony Hilson, Ramairo Garcia, Mark Dillingham, Owen Marcum, Ronnie Smith, Terry Shrader, row 3: Coach Ken Stigall, David Oswalt, Luke Donsbach, Harley Tigner, Coach Jim Wadkins. e: Sophomore Butch Carpenter. Varsity J.V. Wrestling 47 Starewicz 50th victory The Seahawks swim team won 9 out of 17 in dual meets. Senior Daryl Goode led the team in scoring this year, and also set three new pool records. This year was a milestone for Coach Starewicz who recorded his fiftieth win in his coaching career. a: Junior Joe Zaborski and Senior Mark Allen compete in a swim meet. b: Senior James Boyles competes in a 200 medley. c: Seahawk team members gather during a swim meet, d: Junior Brian Willis competes in the 200 freestyle. e: Sophomore Mike Banzen com- petes in a butterfly, f: row 1: Boys Varsity Swimming: Judy Tibbs, Chrissy Gallagher, Tom Falk, Harry Kounce, John Castillo, Mrs. Wood, Mr. Starewicz. row 2: Dan Gronendyke, Paul Hobbs, John Wood, Mark Allen, Phil Bridegroom, Jamie Boyles, Brian Willis, Bob Cheeseman, Windy Gallagher, row 3: Steve Boyles, Mike Ferri, Tim Smith, Daryl Goode, Joe Zaborski, Mike Coleson, Mike Branzen, row 4: Belinda Colon, Kelly Harrison, Brian Gidcumb, Glen Killbom, Joe Arwood, Tracey Tigner, Lyn Nedreau, Bonnie Simmons. c Boys Swimming 49 Young Team Struggles The 1987 boys golf team finished with a disappointing season. Highlights of the season included Senior Ro Emig finishing second in Lake Suburban Con- ference Sectional Competition. This year’s team was a young team which is ex- pected by Calumet to persevere next year. a: row 1: Boys Golf Team: Coach Ken Stigall, John VanCuren, Tim Simko, Ro Emig. row 2: Scott Moore, Rawn Emig, Harley Tigner, Keith Strickland, b: Junior Harley Tigner executing a putt, c: Junior Keith Strickland drives a shot toward the green. 50 Boys Golf Baseball Team starts with 9-1 record The 1987 Boys Baseball Team started off with a 9-1 record. The team then lost eight straight games. a: row 1: Boys Baskeball Team: Kirk Owens, Kevin Hocking, Ed Hernandez, Ruben Lopez, row 2: Coach Woody Feeler, Tony Vasaloff, Richard Murga, Wes Wilson, Chris Ols, Mike Bruce, Coach Dick Schocke. row 3: Emilio Ruiz, Evan Kuehn, Rob Cantu, Mike Keck, Mike Sheffield, Jose Sanchez, b: Sophomore Ruben Lopez hits a shot into deep center, c: Sophomore Mike Ferri waits for the pitch. Boys Baseball 51 Regans Record The heart and soul of this year’s track team was in the hurdles and high jump. Seniors Aaron Regans and Ralph Whitehead and Junior Willie Collins were the top scorers this year. Regans set several school and meet records this year. At the spring Sports Ban- quet this year, Regans and Whitehead were named Most Valuable Players and Collins was named Most Improved. a: Freshman Brian Gronkiewicz heaves the shot-put. b: Sophomore Moses Lofton runs the 100 meter relay, c: Sophomore Anthony Hilson throws the shot-put. d: Junior Willie Collins prepares for a meet. e: Sophomores Willie Green and Robert Mitchell exchange the baton during a relay race. 52 Girls State Qualifiers The girls track team was paced by Juniors Tish Harrison, Stacy Jackson, Michelle Widelski and Sophomore Shreemone Ander- son. Michelle Widelski (discus) and Shreemone Anderson (200 meter dash), both qualified for the state championships. This will be Michelle’s second trip and Shreemone’s first trip to state finals. a: Junior Tish Harrison runs the 200 meter dash. b: Junior Michelle Widelski watches her throw in the discus event, c: Junior Stacy Jackson displays her shot- put form. d: Junior Penny Smith competes in the 100 meter dash. e: Sophomore Shreemone Anderson outruns her opponents. c 55 a: row 1: Girls’ Tennis Team: Jenny Jones, Pam O’Deen, Sandie Solis, Janaet ta Jones, row 2: Valerie Stiller, Dianna Solis, Angel Murray, Donna Solis, Mr. Jerry Tauber. b: Senior Jenny Jones crunches a forehand. c: Junior Angel Murray hits a lob. d: row 1: Girls J.V. Tennis: Mae Stewart, Christine Stiller, row 2: Becky Robinson, Deanna Slade, Mr. Jerry Tauber. 56 Girls’ Tennis Team Rebuilds The girls Varsity Ten- nis team ended the season with a 1-13 record. They lost a few close ones, but pulled off a vic- tory over the ever-so- tough Hammond Clark Pioneers. Under the leadership of Coach Jerry Tauber seven of his varsi- ty girls will return and are looking forward to a better season. The J.V. girls ended the season with a 1-12 record. Don’t let the record fool you. All of the matches were fought long hard. Girls’ Tennis 57 58 Academics Division Picture This . . . Academics ! Picture This ... the minutes ticking away as you rush to com- plete an exam . . . the grinding of the pencil sharpener which reduces your pencil to a stub . . . the debris created from paper extracted from a spiral binder . . . the sudden churning in the pit of your stomach as a pop quiz is announced . . . the slam of a locker door as you rush to your next class . . . sliding through the doorway as the bell rings . . . the rumbling of your stomach ten minutes before the lunch period begins . . . the shrill sound of the 7:30 a.m. bell ... the plop of a milk shake as it hits the cafeteria floor . . . the sweaty palms as you open your report card . . . the aroma of pop corn before sectional . . . the thud of a paper wad as it hits the back of your head . . . foul smells originating from the chemistry room ... the whirling mobiles above your head ... a dry throat and stammering speech produc- ed when delivering a report in front of the class. Picture these highlights of the school year in the area of Academics. Academics Division 59 Although English classes follow basic course procedures, Sophomore English class members re-inacted a scene from the “The Three Musketeers.” During the year, Journalism classes did lesson plans taken from the Chicago Tribune Newspaper. French and Spanish students participated in Indiana State University’s language contest. Spanish students placed first in the skit and Pinata tournament. Spanish students placed se- cond in language and French students came in third place. a: Mrs. Jacquelyn Kapetanovic’s third hour English class takes advantage of the library facilities. b: Sophomore George Montgomery par- ticipates in “Officially Sports Day” which was sponsored by student council, c: Third and Fourth year Spanish students participate in making a “Taco” for a foreign language contest in Ms. Carmen Lis’s second hour Spanish class. Academics in Language English and Foreign Language . . . . v,v. . a: Sophomore Steve Lewter, George Mon- tgomery, and Ricky Fite, re-inact a scene from the play The Three Musketeers” for Miss Johnny McCray’s second hour English class. b: During Mrs. Barbara Sajda’s fourth hour English class, students participate in the reading of the play “The Devil and Daniel Webster”. c: Junior, Tammy Campbell receives an outstanding student award. English and Foreign Language 61 a: Julie White receives the outstanding award in Mr. Jerry Tauber’s Geometry Class. b: Miss Pauline Yatsko’s Trigonometry class work on their assignments, c: Chris Conti assists a student on student teacher day. d: Donna Solis receives assistance from Greg White in Chemistry Class. e: Concerned parent visits Mr. Mizera on Parent Teacher day. 62 Mathematics and Science Adding More To Your Life A variety of mathematics classes were offered this year at Calumet. General math, Algebra and Geometry were just a few of the outstanding mathematics classes at Calumet High School. Algebra II and Trigonometry were offered for the more advanced students. Two of our students participated in the State Calculator Contest. If it’s figuring out new elements, exploring the universe, or learning about the galaxy, Calumet offered you the chance of a lifetime. Calumet of- fered one of the best science programs in Nor- thwest Indiana. Mathematics and Science 63 Something For Everyone One way to increase your reading and com- puter knowledge at Calumet was working in our labs. Calumet offered a lab for everyone. The reading lab offered a book for everyone’s taste. Mrs. Linda Demo who is in charge of the class, says it has been a big success. The Computer lab sup- plied us with up-to-date computers and software. The library, as always, offered us the widest selection of books, magazines and other forms of reference materials a student could ask for. d: Senior Karen Lanham uses a typewriter in Office Machines class. c: Mrs. Betty Cheliras and Mr. Joseph Starkey grade papers from Drivers Education. Special Centers 65 Drawing the Future The art classes this year at CHS had a chance to work in the newly developed art room. Some of the best work of the Seniors was put on display for fellow students’ viewing privileges This year the drama class opened up with a smashing homecoming review following it up with an outstanding fall play “Murder Me, Murder Me Not”. Sad to say the spring play had to be canceled. a: Junior Becky Robinson directs Mrs. Potoma’s 6th hour class to prepare them for a parade, b: Senior Kathy West draws a 1 point perspec- tive picture in her art class, c: Senior Hector Lopez looks over his work in Mr. Jonathan Reach’s graphic arts class, d: Junior Maria Djordjevic takes notes in Mrs. Nancy Whitcomb’s art class. Fine Arts 67 Special Skills Practical arts played a big role at Calumet this year. Calumet offers everything from wood- shop and welding to cooking. Drafting is also available if that is what catches your eye. If Graphic Arts or any han- dicrafts interest you, you are in luck. You will be graded on the quality and appearance of your work. a: Senior Dorothy Ruehl receiving an outstanding student award from Mrs. Joyce Weakland. b: Sophomore David Degard files a shelf in woodshop. c: Senior Nathan Padgett works on a machine in his metals class. 68 Practical Arts The World There were plenty of social science classes available throughout the year at Calumet. You might even say there was a class for everyone. Government and economic classes were required by the seniors, U.S. History for Juniors and World Civilization was a must for Sophomores. 70 Social Sciences a: Senior Donna Maddox takes notes in her chemistry class, b: Junior Greg White answers questions in his chemistry class, c: Tina Sanchez teaches students in child development class about caring for children, d: A Chicago Tribune represen- tative talks to a group of teachers. e: Senior Susanna Appleton sits in Mr. Miller’s class with her outstanding student award. Taking Care Of Business Taking care of business is one thing Calumet can do. When it comes to the business department we don’t mess around. Each student is prepared for what they need in the future. Typing classes are of- fered for everyone regardless of speed from beginner to expert. For the more serious and advanced business person, intensive lab was available. Under the leadership of Miss Eva Simic, each student is well prepared for business. a: Junior Judi Parkes adjusts the typewriter for typing class, b: Senior Stacy Majors works with an adding machine, c: Junior Robert Duffy assists a student in typing class, d: Senior Jenny Jones works on an adding machine in office machines. Sutton Wins For the last 16 years Health Occupations has accomplished much, some activities were the 11th annual Turnabout Dance, and the blood drive raising 177 pints of blood. In addition Ruth Sutton won the state competi- tion in jobs seeking skills. There was a major change in the Physical Education department when Mr. Stan Surdy retired and Mr. Nick Voris took over his responsibilities. a: Junior Darrel Hurley gives his blood for the blood drive, b: Clowning around for the blood drive. c: Seniors Bill McQuen, Donna Maddox, Susanna Appleton in Mr. Leonard Sajda’s class sort out announcements, d: Todd Clibome, Junior shoots baskets in his advanced phys. ed. class. Health Phy. Ed. 75 Picture This . . . Clubs! Picture This . . . the warm glow of helping others at the holidays with food gifts . . . the grunt as you pump iron in the weight room ... a towering pyramid of cheerleaders . . . the piling onto a van for a field trip . . . the crunch of M M‘s beneath your feet — waving down motorists at street corners to collect donations . . . the click of the camera poised to record a special moment . . . the high stepping musicians following a parade route ... a terror filled moment just prior to the beginn- ing of a debate . . . the shaking of red and white pom pons in the breeze . . . the thrill of applause following a dramatic production . . . the clicking of computer keys just prior to a publication’s deadline . . . the stuffing of tissue flowers into chicken wire . . . the squeaking of magic markers across a poster . . . the light- headedness you feel as you watch your donated blood being extracted. Picture students organizing and participating in school sponsored clubs. Clubs Division 77 Honor Clubs Debate Student Council members showed their spirit by decorating the school during Homecom- ing and National Educa- tion week. The CHS Debate team opened its first season in November of 1986, at Purdue University. The National Honor Society inducted 16 members in- to their club on April 15. To raise money for various things the club sold candy during the lunch hours. a: row 1: Student Council: Kathy Pena, Christine Stiller, Susan Richardson, Brandie Abegg. row 2: Pam O’Deen, Scott York, Elena Flores, Diana Solis, Sereta Braunm. row 3: Juliana Quinones, Sandie Solis, Cathy Wilson, Regina Drudge, row 4: Jessie Vibanco, Angela Botts, Mindy Waters, Branko Prpa, Donna Maddox, b: row 1: Student Council: Whitanya Alexander, Natalie Velasquez, Donnell Kluga, Sheri Gibson, Dawn Rader, row 2: Janaetta Jones, Christine Kacher, Donna Solis, Jenny Jones, Laura Sobierajski. row 3: Doreen Robbins, Susanna Appleton, Dianne Bogdon, Valerie Stiller, Melissa Garcia, row 4: Vonnie LaBorde, Frank Rubalcava, Judith Parkes, Jeannie Robinson. lit 78 Student Council Honor Society c: row 1: Honor Society: Alicia Woods, Michelle Adams, Kristie Nusz, Leilani Adams, Mike Grant, Regina Drudge, row 2: Tracey Newell. Greg White. Jessie Vibanco. Beth Patterson, Juliana Quinones, row 3: Emily Farmer, Elizabeth Sanchez. Diana Gearheart, Jenny Jones, Melissia Garcia, row 4: Donna Solis. Sheri Gibson, Sandie Solis, Juli Cook, Jeannie Robinson, d: row 1: Honor Society: Ron Frenken, Susanna Appleton, Shreemone Anderson. Diana Solis. Scott Dailey, row 2: Vonnie LaBorde, Ro Emig, Angela Botts. Donna Maddox, row 3: Mike Sheffield. Mike Koscielski, Rawn Emig, Bob Cheeseman, Daniel Stadt. row 4: Harley Tigner, Billy McQuen, Branko Prpa, Ricky Fite. Keith Strickland. e: row 1: Debate Team: Dianne Bogdon, Michelle Adams. Becky Robinson. Jesse Vibanco, Maurice Jackson, row 2: Melissa Garcia, Judith Parkes, Mike Grant, Bob Cheeseman. row 3: Staci Jackson, John Taylor. Daniel Stadt. Debate Club and Honor Society 79 CHS Clubs Are It! The Spanish Club this year visited In- diana State University for a Spanish contest. Juniors and Seniors were required to make a paper mache taco. The team came in first and the taco third. In the Spanish Quiz Bowl, Calumet was third and in the skit competition, the Spanish Club took another first place. The French Club is planning a trip this summer to Italy and France. The trip will be fun, interesting, and educational. The Drama Club was ready to begin produc- tion of the Spring play but had to cancel because of unfortunate conditions. 80 Clubs a: Row 1: Donna Maddox, Angela Botts, Branko Prpa, Billy McQuen. Row 2: Norma Ruenl, Cindy Salgado, L’Teshia Harrison, Shannon Hirsch, Penny Smith, Jane Vines, Jeff Keefer, Tracy Newell. Row 3: Steve Williams, Tom Vibanco, Debra Fultz, Jennifer Krisko, Mindy Waters, Brett Diaz, Bob Cheesman, Jason Repko, Jeff Campbell. Row 4: Michelle Widelski, Dale Rader, Chris Graves, Scott Daily, Aaron Lubek, Rawn Emig, Mike Sheffield, Tony Lomelin, Steve Boyles, b: Row 1: French Club: Aaron Regans, Ann Roark, Lashaunta Johnson, Melissa Garcia, Windy Gallagher, Meredith Hausele. Row 2: Judy Parkes, Maurice Jackson, Valerie Stiller, Robbie Smith, Becky Robinson, Todd Chermak, Charlotte Robinson. Row 3: Staci Jackson, Mia Whitehead, Oslynn Bowsky, Mike Sahm, Shreemone Anderson, Ricky Fite. Row 4: Mike Ferri, Tracy Francisco, John Wood, George Montgomery, Danny Stadt, John Taylor, Keith Strickland, c: Row 1: French Club: Michelle Adams, Kimberly Spradlin, Claudette Neri, Jennifer Page, Angie Stone, Christine Stiller, Greg White. Row 2: Shawn Roark, Tara Adams, Kim Sumner, Belinda Colon, Diana Gearhart, Deanna Slade, Juliana Quinones, Liz Sanchez. Row 3: Mrs. Ann Korellis, Lujana Lord, Janaetta Jones, Christine Kacher, Kathy Wilson, Jeannie Robinson, Julie White. Row 4: Kim Derr Ricardo Garcia, Don Jackson, Joy Waggoner, David Gonzales. d: Row 1: Drama Club: Mary Millspaugh, Anna Geren, Mr. Paul Borlick, Michelle Wilburn, e: Row 1: Spanish Club: Alicia Woods, Danica Chirich, Pam O’Deen, Lisa Anderson, Linda Rubalcava. Row 2: Gina Sullivan, Diana Solis, Donna Solis, Casey Cornelius, Susan Farler, Jessie Vibanco. Row 3: Miss Carmen Lis, Lamar Donson, Rosemary Cole, Carrie Buvala, Beth Patterson, Emilio Ruiz. f: Row 1: Spanish Club: Holly Diehl, Betty Nelson, Kandi Anderson, Tracy Allison, Shelly Harrison, Brandfie Abegg, Laura Martinez, Beth Stasko, Teresa Ornelas, Monica Martinez, Sara Cheek. Row 2: Eliza Ibarra, Dawn De La Cruz, Melissa Evans, Sheri Gibson, Chris Ard, Ruben Lopez, Dianne Bogdan, Elena Flores, Nicole Gooda. Row 3: Angela Krejci, Ruby Martinez, Wendy Hendrix, Lorna Snopel, Tommie Taylor, Karen Wheatley, Blanca Sierra, Julie Almodvar, Mariam Ornelas. Row 4: Michael Perez, Chris Ols, Ruben Guzman, Duane Painter, Tracy Francisco, Jason Shingler, Jim Gibson, Tim Smith, Lamonte Williams. Blaney Leaves Miss Francie Blaney finished her teaching career at Calumet High School in January of 1987. Miss Blaney ma- jored in Journalism while attending Ball State University. She has returned to school to work on her degree in English. Miss Blaney taught at Calumet for 13 years. Mr. Bradley Volheim arrived at Calumet High School to teach the 2nd semester of the 86-87 school year. During the 1st semester he taught at Proviso East High School in Chicago Illinois. a: Mr. Bradley Volheim takes over his new posi- tion as newspaper and yearbook advisor, b: row 1: Yearbook Staff: Leilani Adams, Melissa Crass, Oslynn Bowsky, Alicia Woods, row 2: Kristie Nusz, Khristie Kirkley, Kathy Mills- paugh, Susan Farler. row 3: Paul Farkas, Miss Fran- cie Blaney, Anna Tidwell, Tonyea Bot- toroff, Steve Lewter. c: Junior Steve Potosky works to meet his deadline for yearbook, d: In order to meet a deadline for yearbook, Junior Alan Spradlin types in all the necessary information on the computer. 82 Yearbook and Newspaper Staffs I-HOSA BLOOD DRIVE If you are interested in office ex- perience, Calumet High School of- fered the Office Education Associa- tion (OEA needed to make it in the business world. Indiana Health Occupations Students of America (I-HOSA) has assisted to help the Red Cross in their ninth annual blood drive. Industrial Cooperative Training (ICT) is another class which offered on the job training in different fields of work of students who are plann- ing to go in part-time employment. a: row 1: I-HOSA: Robin Cather, Kathy Pena, LaDonna Davis, Cassandra Givens, Tammy Hernandez, Jody Hoskins; row 2: Mrs. Dorothy Hepp, Carey Yockey, Judy Culver, Mary Gonzales, Kim Newell, Lori Bytnar, Shannon Carter, row 3: Mary Hernandez, Jimmy Stewart, Dana Fleming, Shannon McCollough, Barbara Haynes, Mae Stewart, row 4: Melissa Stewart, Mike Hurley, Dirk Chandler, LouAnn Zeiter, Felicia Wilson, b: row 1: I-HOSA: Michelle Embrachet, Tammy Austin, Vicky Morris, Emily Collum, Mara Georgevich, Tina Soria, row 2: Mrs. Dorothy Hepp, Kim Gross, Ann Mathews, Jill Hinkle, Jennifer Decker, Heather Stewart, Tammy Stewart, Deanna Cooper, row 3: Tonya Pogue, Mary Millspaugh, Trina Gray, Jason Jawley, Michelle LeBretton, Chris Gonzales, row 4: John Dye, Chrissy Curtis, Frances Danaher, John Sheline, Mike Sahm, Corey Johnson. c: row 1: Mrs. Dorothy Hepp, Lisa Arroyo, Ruth Sutton, Kathy Millspaugh, Wanda Farler. row 2: Christina Joyce, David Nieto, Steve Brooks, Julia Robinson, row 3: Evan Kuehn, Darick Brock, Tim Smith. 84 OEA, I-HOSA ICT OEA ICT 85 d: row 1: OEA: Jenny Jones, Paula Cassoday, Maria Gonzales, Valerie Socha, Judy Louie, Doreen Robbins, Dana Peterson, row 2: Miss Eva Simic, Tracey Newell, Frank Rubalcava, Anna Geren, Lynette Nedreau, Wilma Hendricks. Mr. Robert O’Connor, Brandon Dutton, Laura Sobierajski, Vonnie LaBorde, Phil Bridegroom, Bill Sutton, Dan Gronendyke. e: row 1: OEA: Allyson Collins, Nancy Gaines, Tracy Wilcox, Mona Perryman, Jackie Buder. row 2: Miss Eva Smic, Melissa Crass, Stacy Majors, Dorothy Ruehl, Nicole Cross, row 3: Mr. Robert O’Connor, Wendy Nash, Jeannie DeLong, Deanna Waters, Tony Velasquez, Bobby Harder. f: row 1: ICT: Ken Strayer, Mike Rhone, Brent Stash, Jerry Kurek. row 2: Mr. Joe Portman, Ken Wireman, Mike Davis, Tim Lawrence, Steve Geary, row 3: Jerry Fletcher, Robert Barnett, Allan Craven, Danny Randall. a: row 1: SADD: Tammy Gibbs, Sandi Ooms, LaDonna Davis, Drewsessa Smith, row 2: Dorothy Ruehl, Tonya Gibbs, Lois Tucker, Vickie Morris, row 3: Rosemary Cole, Leilani Adams, Jerry Green, Stephen Goins, Kathy Millspaugh. b: SADD members gather together to make plans for new members to join SADD. 86 C-Teens and S.A.D.D. Teens Conduct Sales For The Benefit Of Others C-Teens conducted several projects to benefit others. The group prepared Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets to give aid to needy families. The group also distributed Halloween treat bags and Easter baskets to the Lake Ridge Headstart children. In order to finance the trip, they sold several groups of items and candy. Also concerned with the welfare of others S.A.D.D. made products to remind couples that at- tended the annual Tur- nabout, Prom and Graduation, not to “drink and drive”. They also passed out contracts for life during the students lunch periods. c: row 1: C-Teens: Pam O’Deen, Donna Smith, Hope Hernandez, Carey Yockey, Anjpe Stone, Barbara Dillon, Angie Huber, Lori Fouts. row 2: Mrs. Joyce Weakland, Lisa Yarchen, Christina Perez, Gina Kollar, Joann Schweighardt. Kathy Millspaugh, Leilani Adams. Jessie Vibanco, Dorothy Georgiefski. row 3: Mary Millspaugh. Sally Campbell. Jerry Green, George Brown. Shelly Hernandez. Elena Flores. Michelle Pratcnett. d: row 1: C-Teens: Donell Kluga, Nick Brown. Mona Perryman, Theresa Mosley, row 2: Tina Soria, Rosemary Cole. Kim Gross, Jennifer Decker. Ellen Upchurch, Tracy Raub, Diane Schweighardt, Lynette Nedreau. row 3: Mary Hernandez. John Love. Kim Hosted. Nicole Cross, Meshawn Pratchett. Tammy Sutton. Karen Wheatley, row 4: Juli Cook, Gwen Corbett. Eddie Yost. Robert Aldez, Raphael Whitehead, Mike Plancarte, Shari Jackson. LTeshia Harrison. e: row 1: C-Teens: Tracy Barricks, Billie McDaniels, Tina Perryman, Judy Kabina, Christy McCelland. Tammy Austin, Robin Cather. row 2: Regina Renfro, Jill Stotts, Jeannie Deling, Erica Padilla, Shelly Jenkins. Connie Jacobson, row 3: Gail Pedigo, Robin Houston, Kimberly Greenberg, Angel Murray. Teresa Adams. Cathy Wilson. Meredith Hausele. 87 a: row 1: Dawn Rader, Kimberly Dunning, Kimberly Vanderwater, Rickie lames, Stacy Taylor, Michael Perez, row 2: Mia Whitehead, Royal Osterhoudt, Robert Duffy, Bonnie Simmons, Rhonda Mears. row 3: George Norton, Norma Ruehl, Tommy Vibanco, Raphael Whitehead, Rick Merrick, James Boyles, b: row 1: Elizabeth Sanchez, Christine Gallagher, Karen McBride, Tracey Tigner, Becky Robinson, Drewsessa Smith, Kim Dillon, row 2: Holly Diehl, Cindy Salgado, Bridget Hodgeman, Angela Krejci, Shelly Harrison, Helena Buckner, row 3: Doug Tharp, Laura Fowler, Tim Smith, Paul Hobbs, Louis Garcia, Joseph Cudziol, Andy Hescher. 88 Band Chorus Concerts Held By Music Groups Throughout the year the music department ac- complished many new things. To begin the year they held a spring con- cert, and some students entered concerts. During the Spring Con- cert Mr. Thomas Mann- ing was the guest conduc- tor for the band. d: row 1: Tyfantha Bryant, Penny Rhoten. LaDonna Davis, Leon Kirk, Wanda Farler, Donna Smith, Ramona Rosales, row 2: Sandi Ooms, Carey Yockey. Dorothy Georgiefski, Barbara Dillon. Melissia Crass. Gina Hogan, Michelle Pratchett, row 3: Mr. Robert Velasco. Eric Worthington, Dawn Anderson, Shannon Carter, Kathy Millspaugh, Frances Vargas. Irene Cueras. row 4: David Nieto, Meshawn Pratchett. Melvin Gary. Kellie Hoskins. Tracy Fox, Tracee Painter, Felicia Wilson, e: row 1: Laura Martinez, Kelly Carpenter. Angie Ramsey. Angie Huber. Stacy Majors. Tammy Meulemans, Tammy Sutton, row 2: Mia Richardson. Claudette Neri. Cindy Hargrove. Marsha Witham. Kandi Fitzgerald, Selena Arnold. Denise Ferguson, Melissia Smedley row 3: Mr. Robert Velasco. Shelly Jenkins. Donna Hendricks. Lisa Brown. Karri Roark, Tracy Raub, Charlotte Robinson. Deanna Mayes, row 4: Samantha Elliot. Connie Roper, Frances Danaher, Bill Priller, John Sheline, Anthony Bournes, Teresa Halon, Michele Austin. f: row 1: Jody Hoskins, Mona Perryman. Hope Hernandez. Mary Millspaugh. Emily Collum. row 2: Heather Stewart. Dana Fleming. Shannon McCollough, Tonya Pogue. Becky Conti. Dorothy Ruehl. row 3: Mr. Robert Velasco, Susan Sutton, Cheryl Keel. Jaye Jones, Michelle Kasarda, Sara Johnson, row 4: Eddie Yost. Jerry Green, Tim Smith. Robert Price. Mark Allen. Shalonda Harper. Band Chorus 89 Cheerleaders Boost School Spirit The Varsity cheerleaders always raring to go, raising the spirit of the student body by selling ribons for sectionals as the progressed. The girls raise money for cheerleading camp by sell- ing candy. Tryouts were held in the Spring. 90 Varsity and J.V. Cheerleading a: Varsity Cheerleaders: Row 1: Angel Murray, Donna Maddox, Laura Sobierajski, Anna Geren Row 2: Judy Louie, Danica Chirich, Pam O’Deen b: Senior Donna Maddox shows her spirit during a home game, c: Cheering on the Calumet Warriors at the 1986 Homecoming Game is senior Laura Sobierajski. d: J.V. Cheerleaders lead the crowd in cheering on the 1986 football team. e: J.V. Cheerleaders: Row 1: Tammy Williamson, Nicole Goode, Tammy Sutton, Shannon Hurley. Row 2: Chrissy Gallagher, Brandie Abegg, Holly Diehl PURDUE a: row 1: Barbell Club: Karen Wheatley, Meredith Hausele, James Mathews, Robert Holmes, Daryl Goode, Jim Graves, Davis Guerro, Chris Gonzales, row 2: Richie James, Ro Emig, Susanna Appleton, Tammy Foster, Donna Maddox, Vonnie LaBorde, Tom Bencze. b: row 1: Barbell Club: Donna Smith, Kristie Nusz, Nick Brown, Bob LaPradd, George Brown, Rick Merrick, Tom Vibanco. row 2: Tracy Foreman, Ed Hernandez, Phillip Allison, Gilbert Vargas, Jeff Campbell, Tammy Sutton, Ron Frennen. row 3: Mr. Jim Wadkins, Lewis Garcia, Paul Hobbs, Danny Gronendyke, Danny Stadt, Chris Graves, Eddie Yost, Ralph Mickey. c: Mirko Momirovich spots Mr. Wadkins when he presses more weight. 92 Barbell Club Show the Spirit The warriorettes always manage to make us put up more en- thusiasm in the football and basketball games. Performing routines of dances before the games and during halftime are ways of showing their spirit. Lettergirls are always there helping out the fans and cheerleaders of Calumet by showing their spirit. Barbell Clubs are for girls and boys. d: row 1: Warriorettes: Miss V alerie Villareal, Kelly Harrison, Erica Padilla, Melissia Hernandez, Marie Becke, Veronica Ojeda, row 2: Yvette Salinas, Lori Lazowski, Tina Peterson, Lisa Anderson, Windy Gallagher, row 3: Lora Cook, Rosa Martinez, Tammy Smith, Robbie Smith, Gwen Corbett, Tracy Smith. e: row 1: Letter Girls: Jody Hoskins, Tracy Wilcox, Carey Yockey, Rosemary Cole, Tammy Austin, Donna Smith, Marie Hernandez, Kathy Millspaugh. row 2: Jessie Vibanco, Jill Stotts, Julie Cook, Kim Greenburg, Stacy Jackson, L’Teshia Harrison, LaTonya Bell, row 3: Valerie Stiller, Wanda Farler, Casey Cornelius, f: Warriorettes perform before a Calumet football game. Warriorettes and Lettergirls 93 Picture This . . . Faces ! Picture This . . . drooping suspenders at your sides . . . stiff hair fashioned with mousse . . . sweaters created in the long and baggy look . . . chunks of large and ornate costume jewelry . . . bulky Coca Cola sweat-shirts . . . fastening large plastic clips to your hair . . , sparkling formal dresses with a metallic finish . . . colorful watch faces and bands . . . untied high top tennies . . . strips of color applied to strands of hair . . . stretching stirrup pants which provide a long, thin look . . . faces staring back from lockers decorated with posters and mirrors . . . floppy fringe adorning boots and other footwear . . . trailing shirt tails hanging out . . . lapel buttons with your favorite sayings or groups . . . blaring cassette players . . . sparkling rhinestones adorning a variety of fashions and accessories. Picture a style which sets one apart and you have the Faces of 1987. i Freshmen 96 Freshmen Abegg, Brandie Alexander, Whitanya Allison, James Allison, Tracy Anderson, Curtis Anderson, Paul Anderson, Dawn Anderson, Kandi Anderson, Shannon Aranda, Ignacio Arnold, Patty Arnold, Selena Arwood, Joe Ashlock, Tim Austin, Michele Beasley, George Belinsky, Bob Bencze, Tom Bewley, Brandon Blackwell, Ami Shoov Blythe, Angie Borman, Frank Borom, Alan Botts, Lewis Braddam, Charles Braunm, Johnetta Brown, Mark Bruce, Mike Buckner, Helena Byers, Greg Campbell, Tammy Carter, Sherri Castillo, John Cheek, Sara Choates, Greg Clark, Joseph Clark, Leslie Clodfelter, Mark Cobb, Curtis Coleman, Danard Collie, Tenon Colson, Mike Cowart, Saretha Cox, Tracy Cudziol, Robin Collum, Christina Danaher, Dawn Denham, Steve Derr, Kimberly Dickerson, Erica Diehl, Holly Dillingham, Mark Dillon, Kim Doran, Stephanie Dotson, John Duncan, John Eastman, Philip Eaton, Gloria Edwards, Kevin Edwards, Latrice Freshmen 97 J a: Miss Carmen Lis, Spanish teacher, presents outstanding student awards to freshman Darrell Taylor and senior Melissa Evans during her six hour class. Ellis, Scott Ensweiler, Eric Estrada, Mark Farrar, Billy Fendley, Karen Fendley, Kelly Flores, Elena Forbes, Stephen Foreman, Tammy Foster, Stephen Foster, Tommy Fouts, Lori Foweler, Laura Fultz, Debra Gallagher, Christine Gallagher, James Garner, Nancy Garrett, Tracy Gidcomb, Brian Gidley, Jay Goff, Steve Golden, Lisa Gomez, Frank Goodson, Eric Gronkiewicz, Brian Gross, Lisa Guerrero, Laura Guevara, Melissa Hamilton, Leslie Hamm, Jonathan Hammack, Darlene Harbin, Jim Harding, Linda Harper, Larry Harrison, Shelly Haynes, Shannon Hirsch, Shannon Hernandez, Manuel Hernandez, Shelly Herrera, Robert Hescher, Andy Hodge, Jarvis 98 Freshmen Krayniak, Shay Krejci, Angela Krisko, Jennifer Kubina, Judy Hodgeman, Bridget Holmes, Robert Hoskins, Kellie Hosted, Kim Hubbard, Thelma Irby, Cornell Jackson, Maurice Jimenez, Chris Johnson, James Johnson, Lale Jones, Jason Jones, Johnathon Joyce, Edwin Jursic, Jennifer Keaton, Penny Kemper, Delbert Kirkley, Scott Knight, Spencer a: Freshman Jim Sankowski wears an outstanding student ribbon presented by Miss Francie Blaney, English teacher, during National Education Week for his performance in her fourth hour English class. Freshmen 99 Kurek, Jerry Kurek, Richard Landon, Otha Lane, Shelly Lawrence, Keith LeBreton, Mike LeLoup, Frank Lewis, Wayne Lopez, Ruben Love, John Marimen, Adam Marinceski, Naum Martinez, Laura Martinez, Monica Martinez, Ruby McBee, Tammy McBee, Tanya McBride, Karen McCollum, Roger McConnell, Daniel McDaniels, Billie McIntosh, Gerome McNash, Tressia Medley, Roger Meeks, James Melton, Tajauna Miller, James Monroe, Jeff Moore, Edward Morales, Vincent Morris, Tim Morrison, Michael Moser, Ron Moss, Penny Mshar, Wally Nelson, Betty Nelson, Joy Nelson, Scott Neri, Claudette Nieto, Dan Norton, George Oleska, Anna 100 Freshmen Ols, Chris Olsen, Samantha Page, Jennifer Painter, Tracee Partain, Bobby Patterson, Dwayne Pederson, Tina Perez, Michael Perryman, Brian Perryman, Tina Perryman, Shannon Prickett, Delbertta Pritchard, Norma Rader, Dale Rader, Dawn Rhodes, Anthony Richards, Susan Richardson, Mia Rig, Jessie Roark, Karri Roark, Shawn Robertson, Jennifer Rodriguez, David Rose, Eve Rubalcava, Linda Rubalcava, Luis Ruehl, Norma Salgado, Cindy Sankowski, Jim Schoon, Glenda Schweighardt, Joann Shingler, Keith Silva, Ricky Simko, Tim Smith, Timothy Smith, Tommy Snopel, Lorna Spradlin, Kimberly Stasko, Beth Stiller, Christine Stokes, Josh Sutton, Susan Freshmen 101 a: Working in the computer room, freshman Christine Stiller enters her composition into the Apple Writer program. b: Dancing to the evening’s music, freshmen Jim Harbin and Shelly Harrison attend the annual Homecoming dance. 102 Freshmen Thompson, Doris Upchurch, Ellen VanCuren, John VanCuren, Ottie Varella, Danny Vargas, Frances Waters, Mindy Weaver, Kawane Wells, Sean White, Julie Williams, Lamonte Williamson, Reatha Williamson, Tammy Wilson, Tami Witt, Larry Worthington, Eric Yarchan, Lisa York, Gary Taylor, Darrell Taylor, Stacy Taylor, Tommie Moore, Terri Thomas, Paula r Slnnhfi mnvpv LjUJJllU L ' Mills 1 (Pi) A Sophomores 103 Adams, Tara Aldaz, Robert Allison, Phillip Allen, Eric Almodovar, Julie Anderson, Shreemone Askren, Heather Bajda, Michael Ballard, Jessica Banzen, Michael Belcher, Jody Benavides, Chris Blackwell, Elana Bock, Carla Bogdan, Dianne Borgo, Teresea Bottorff, Cliff Bowsky, Oslynn Braunm, Sereta Bridegroom, John Brown, Stacy Brunn, Steve Buvala, Carrie Campbell, Sally Campbell, Troy Cantu, Chris Carpenter, Butch Cassoday, Brad Cather, Lisa Cayton, Patricia a: Sophomore Troy Campbell follows the directions given by the Inter-state photographer during underclassmen por- trait day. Coapstick, Tracie Coleman, Keneth Crook, Lora Cudziol, Joe Dailey, Scott Davis, Corey Day, Linda Diaz, Brett Dilling, Kelly DeGard, David Delacruz, Dawn Devine, John Donahue, Kathy Donson, Daryl Dunning, Kimberly Elliott, Tracy Evans, Carl Evans, Dawn Falk, Tom Ferri, Mike File, Ricky Fitzgerald, Kandi Foreman, Tracy Foster, Mark Fox, Carl Frenken, Ron Gallagher, Windy Garcia, Louis Garcia, Ramiro Garza, Leticia 104 Sophomores George, Sam Gerogiefski, Dorothy Gibbs, Kelly Gibson, Jim Grant, Mike Graves, Chris Graves, Jim Green, Willie Gronkiewicz, Diane Guerrero, David Guzman, Jean Hargrove, Cindy Hausele, Meredith Hendricks, Donna Hilson, Anthony Hobbs, Paul Hoffman, James Huddleston, Angela Hurley, Shannon Houston, Jack Ibarra, Eliza James, Richie Jackson, Maurice Jacobs, Kenny Jacobson, Connie Johnson, Dallas Johnson, Lashaunta Jones, Janaetta Kacher, Christine Keefer, Jeff a: Awarded as an outstanding student, sophomore Mike Grant receives a ribbon from Miss Johnnie McCray, English teacher. Sophomores 105 Kilbourne, Glenn Kirkley, Khristi Kluga, Donnell Konja, Tony Lane, Lisa Larkin, Loren Lewter, Steve Lofton, Moses Lomelin, Anthony Lord, Lajuana Martinez, San Juan McCullough, Tequia McMannes, Lisa Mears, Rhonda Meulemans, Tammy Mickey, Ralph Miller, DeeShane Modglin, Tammie Montgomery, George Mosley, Theresa Munsie, Crystal Nedreau, JoAnn Nusz, Kristie Oakes, Jonny O’Brien, David Ojeda, Veronica Ooms, Sandi Ornelas, Mariam Osterhoudt, Royal Owens, Kirk Painter, Duane Paladini, Jeff Patterson, Beth Pennington, Robert Plancarte, Michael Price, Bobby Proctor, Bonnie Quick, Marcailla Quillen, Tina Quinones, Juliana Rash, Tim Raub, Tracy 106 Sophomores a: During National Education Week sophomore Crystal Munsie student teaches for Miss Francie Blaney’s jour- nalism class on Student-Teacher Ex- change Day. Renfro, Regina Repko, Jason Riggins, April Robinson, Jeannie Robertson, Larry Robinson, Shannon Rodriguez, Veronica Rogers, Prudence Rosales, Ramona Ruiz, Emilio Sanchez, Elizabeth Schiller, Dawn Serrano, Tencia Sewell, Vincent Shaffer, Steve Shrader, Terry Sierra, Blanca Simmons, Bonnie Slade, Deanna Slone, Steve Smith, Carlton Smith, Donna Smith, Larry Smith, Ronnie Smith, Tracy Smeltzer, Matt Smurdon, Tammy Sobczak, Chris Solis, Diana Solis, Donna Sophomores 107 Stone, Anita Sullivan, Gina Sutton, Tammy Taylor, John Tharp, Doug Tigner, Tracey Toczek, Shelly Trivina, Rudy Tucker, Lois Upchurch, Gary Vaseloff, Tony Velasquez, Cynthia Velasquez, Natalie Velasquez, Sylvia Vibanco, Tom Vines, Jane Wachowski, Danny Ward, Brian Washington, Darci West, Ron Westergreen, Patrick Wheatley, Karen Whitehead, Mia Williams, Steve Wirick, Mark Witham, Marsha Wlodarski, Ray Wood, John Woods, Alicia Worthington, Dennis Van Dyke, Henry Yarbrough, Barry Yockey, Kenny Yost, Eddie Zaborski, Patrick Zeiter, LouAnn 108 Sophomores Juniors Juniors 109 Adams, Michelle Adams, Mike Adams, Teresa Alexander, Mike Anderson, Lisa Anderson, Paul Ashlock, Rob Austin, Tamara Bell, LaTanya Blythe, Ron Boone, Chuck Borders, Thomas Boyles, Steve Bridegroom, Phil Brown, George Brown, Nick Bryant, Tyfantha Burgos, Sam Bytnar, Lori Campbell, Jeff Cantu, Rob Carpenter, Kelly Carter, Shannon Cassoday, Paul Cather, Robin Cayton, Dewayne Chandler, Dirk Chandler, Mike Cheeseman, Bobby Chirich, Danica Cliborne, Todd Cole, Rosemary Collins, Allyson Collins, Willie Collum, Emily Cook, Juli Cooper, Deanna Cornelius, Cassey Crass, Melissa Cross, Nicole Culver, Judy Curtis, Chrissy Danaher, Frances Davis, John Davis, LaDonna Davis, Barrett Day, Tony Decker, Jennifer Dewees, Brad Djordjevic, Maria Donsbach, Louis Duffy, Robert Emig, Rawm Farkas, Paul Fleming, Dana Foster, Robert Fox, Tracy Fuson, David Garcia, Melissa Gibbs, John a: Distributing food baskets for the Thanksgiving hoidays, junior Nick Brown loads items collected by C-Teens. 110 Juniors Givens, Cassandra Gonzales, Mary Gordon, Clyde Gordon, Teresa Gray, Trina Greenberg, Kim Gross, Kim Harrison, Kelly Harrison, L’Teshia Haynes, Barbara Haynes, John Hernandez, Eddie Hernandez, Frank Hernandez, Hope Hernandez, Tammy Herrera, Alta Hocking, Kevin Hofer, Gary Hogan, Phillip Hoskins, Jody Houston, Robin Huber, Tom Hurley, Darrel Jackson, Stacie Jenkins, Shelly Jones, Jaye Jones, Kevin Kasarda, Michelle Keel, Cheryl Konja, Paul Lambert, Steve LeBreton, Michelle Long, Tim Longworth, Tommy Lopez, Cyndi Lubek, Aaron Maginot, Suzanne Mathews, Ann McCullough, Shannon McCoy, Michael Mayes, Deanna Mathews, James Juniors 111 a: Making preparations to stuff a turkey, junior Mae Stewart makes a Thanksgiving dinner in Mrs. Joyce Weakland’s cooking class. Merrick, Rick Mitchell, Rick Modglin, Steve Momirovich, Mirko Murga, Rich Murray, Angel Newell, Kim Newlin, Darren O’Deen, Pam Ornelas, Esperanza Oswalt, David Padilla, Ericka Parker, Justin Pena, Kathy Pendleton, Randy Perez, Christina Perryman, Mona Pogue, Tonya Pratchett, Michelle Potosky, Steve Robinson, Becky Rubalcava, Frank Sahm, Mike Sanchez, Joe Schaeffer, Damon Sheline, John Smith, Robbie Smith, Tammy Smith, Yvonne Solis. Sandie 112 Juniors Stewart, Melissa Stiller, Valerie Stotts, Jill Strickland, Keith Tabor, Richard Thompson, Thurrell Tidwell, Anna Tigner, Harley Vanderwater, Kim Vibanco, Jessie Voorhies, Orval Worthington, David White, Greg Whitaker, Chancey Widelski, Michelle Widing, Heather Wilbon, Antuan Willis, Brian Wilson, Cathy Wilson, James Witham, Ed Yackey, Carey Yockey, Kim Zimmerman, Sharlene a: Enjoying the rhythm of the music, Steve Boyles, junior, dances with Deanna Waters, senior, during the Homecoming dance which followed the game. Juniors 113 r Seniors A Adams, Leilani Allexoff, Jamie Allen, Mark Appleton, Susanna Arroya, Lisa Barkey, Arlin Barnett, Robert B aron, Don Becke, Mary Bottorff, Tonyea Botts, Angela Boyles, James 114 Seniors Farler, Wanda Farmer, Emily Ferguson, Denise Fowler, Kathy Fowler, Trade Frandsco, Tracy Gaines, Nancy Garcia, Ricardo Gearhart, Diana Geary, Steve Geren, Beverly Gibson, Sheri a: Senior Dave Nieto assembles Christmas trees for the I-HOSA holiday semi-formal dance. Goins, Stephen Gonzales, Chris Gonzalez, Maria Goode, Daryl Green, Jerry Gronendyke, Danny Guined, Tim Guzman, Ruben Harkness, Barbara Harman, Marlena Hedge, Jesse Hendricks, Wilma Hernandez, Melissa Hinkle, Jill Hoffman, Robert Huber, Angie 118 Seniors Seniors 119 Hucko, Danny Hurley, Michael Ibarra, Eugenio Jackson, Donald Jackson, Kim James, Shannon Johnson, Greg Johnson, Sara a: Seniors Mike Rhone and Charlie San- cillo set a welding machine during Mr. Joe Portman’s second hour class. Jones, Jenny Jones, Mark Jordan, Craig Joyce, Christina Keck, Mike Knowles, Patricia Koscielski, Mike Krejci, Gary Kuehn, Evan Kurek, Michael LaBorde, LaVaughn Lark, LaTonya Lawrence, Tim Lazowski, Lori Lofton, Bradley Loomis, Kathy Lopez, Hector Maddox, Donna Majors, Stacy Marek, David 120 Seniors a: Senior Angie Botts is crowned the 1986 Calumet Homecoming Queen. b: Senior Lori Lazowski serves as a member of the Homecoming court. McIntosh, LeeAnna McMunn, Wendell McQuen, Bill Majean, Roger Millspaugh, Katherine Millspaugh, Marian Moore, Scott Moser, Terry Seniors 121 Mosqueda, Roderick Nash, Wendy Nedreau, Lynette Newell, Tracy Nieto, David Padgett, Nathan Pedigo, Gail Peterson, Dana a: Senior Susanna Appleton serves in the Homecoming court, b: Senior Regina Drudge is a member of the 1986 Homecoming court. 122 Seniors Peterson, Daniel Peterson, Dena Prpa, Branko Qualls, Marlena Regans, Aaron Richardson, Denise Richardson, Denise Rubalcava, Joe Ruehl, Dorothy Salinas, Yvette Schweighardt, Diane Scott, Christopher Sheely, Ron Sheffield, Mike Shingler, Jason Sierra, Ernie Seniors 123 Smedley, Melissa Smith, Connie Smith, Drewsessa Smith, Timothy Sobierajski, Laura Socha, Valarie Sumner, Kimberly Sutton, Bill Sutton, Ruth VanCuren, Jerry Velasquez, Anthony Waggoner, Joy Waters, Deanna Welch, Julie White, Deron Whitehead, Raphael 124 Seniors a: Senior Steve Goins reproduces artwork for the ’87 Chieftain yearbook. b: Health Occupations members Christina Joyce and Jody Krayniak, seniors, prepare a sign for the Christmas dance, c: Senior Ro Emig is tim- ed by Diane Schweig- hardt, senior, in reading lab. Wilburn, Michelle Wilson, Wesley Wireman, Kenneth Wolfe, Richard Wray, Stacy Wray, Tracy Wright, Virginia Young, Lawrence Seniors 125 Adams, Leilani: C-Teens 1,2, 3, 4; Honor Society 3,4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Yearbook 2,3,4; S.A.D.D. 3,4, president 3. Appleton, Susanna: Spanish Club 1,2; Honor Society 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 2,3,4; Boys Basketball Statistician 1,2, 3, 4. Arroyo, Lisa: Health Occupa- tions 3,4; Girls Swimming 2,3,4; Softball 3. Barnett, Robert: C-Teens 3; Foot- ball 1,2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1; ICT 3,4, president 4. Baron, Don: Spanish Club 3; Drama Club 3,4; Boys Tennis 1,2, 3, 4; Boys Basketball 2,3,4. Becke, Mary: C-Teens 3,4; War- riorettes 3,4; Wrestling Statisti- cian 4. Belcher, Matt: ICT 3,4; Football 1 . Bottorff, Tonyea: C-Teens 1,2; Health Occupations 3,4; Year- book 3,4. Botts, Angela: Spanish Club 1,2, 3, 4, secretary 4; C-Teens 1,2; Honor Society 2,3,4; Student Council 1,2, 3, 4, secretary 3; Class Secretary 1,2,3; Girls Basketball 1,2,4; Girls Track 1; Homecoming Queen 4. Boyles, James: Band 1,2, 3, 4; Cross Country 4; Boys Swimming 1,2, 3, 4; Boys Track 3,4. Brack, Audrey: Bible Rap 3,4; Boys Swimming Manager 2,3; Girls Track 1,2, 3, 4. Brooks, Steven: Spanish Club 1,2; Health Occupations 3,4; Boys Cross Country 1. Brown, Donna: Health Occupa- tions 3,4; Girls Swimming 2,3. Brown, Gene: Football 4; Boys Track 3,4. Burkholder, Ron: Health Oc- cupations 3,4; Boys Basketball 1; Baseball 1,2,3. Carlisle, Pam: Bible Rap 3; Drama Club 2,3; Health Occupa- tions 3,4, secretary 4; Chorus 1,3; Warriorettes 2. Carreno, Edwin: Biology Club 4; Health Occupations 3. Senior Credits Cassoday, Paula: C-Teens 1; OEA 3,4, vice president 4; Girls Swimming 2,3. Chermak, Todd: French Club 1,2, 3, 4; Honor Society 1,2, 3, 4; Boys Swimming 1,2,3. Colon, Belinda: French Club 1,2, 3, 4; C-Teens 2; Honor Society 3; Boys Swimming Manager 3,4. Conti, Christina: C-Teens 1; Honor Society 2,3,4; S.A.D.D. 2,3,4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Newspaper 3; Yearbook 1,2,3; Volleyball 2; Softball 3,4; Girls Basketball 1,2,3; Girls Swimming 4. Cook, Rondi: C-Teens 1,2; Foot- ball Manager 3. Cuevas, Irene: Chorus 4. Davis, LaDonna: Bible Rap 3,4; Health Occupations 4; Chorus 3,4; OEA 4; S.A.D.D. 3,4. DeLeon, Rosa: Spanish Club 2; Warriorettes 4. DeVan, Doug: Spanish Club 1; Chemistry Club 2,3; Baseball 1,2. Drudge, Regina: Spanish Club 1,2; Honor Society 1,2, 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 1,3,4, treasurer 4; Girls Swimming 1,2, 3, 4, captain 4; Girls Basketball 1,2,3. Elliott, Samantha: Chorus 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 . Emig, Ro: Spanish Club 1,2,3; Honor Society 1,2, 3, 4, treasurer 4; Boys Tennis 1,2, 3, 4; Boys Basket- ball 1,2,3; Golf 1,2, 3, 4. Farmer, Emily: Spanish Club 1,2; Drama Club 2,3; Honor Socie- ty 2,3,4. Francisco, Tracy: French Club 1,2; Spanish Club 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1 . Garcia, Ricardo: French Club 3,4; Spanish Club 1,2, 3, 4. Gaines, Nancy: C-Teens 3,4; I.C.E. 4; Honor Society 3; OEA 3,4; Softball 3. Gearhart, Diana: French Club 1,2, 3, 4; Honor Society 3,4; Band 1,2, 3, 4. Geren, Beverly: French Club 1; Drama Club 3; I.C.E. 4; OEA 4; Cheerleader 2,4; Warriorettes 1,3. Gibson, Sheri: Spanish Club 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1; Biology Club 1,3; C-Teens 1; Honor Society 1 ,2,3,4; Student Council 4; Class Treasurer 4; Volleyball 1,2,3. Gonzalez, Maria: Spanish Club 1,2,3; Pep Club 1; C-Teens 1,2,3; 1. C.E. 4; OEA 3,4, treasurer 4; Warriorettes 2. LaBorde, LaVaughn: Spanish Club 1,2, 3, 4; Honor Society 1.2. 3. 4, treasurer 3, vice president 4; OEA 4; Student Council 2,3,4; Class President 3,4; Boys Tennis 1; Football 2,3,4; Boys Track 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 , Lanham, Karen: Spanish Club 1,2; C-Teens 1,2; Honor Society 1,2, 3, 4; OEA 4. Lark, LaTonya: C-Teens 1,2; Health Occupations 3. Lawrence, Tim: ICT 3,4. Loomis, Kathy: Bible Rap 3; Chorus 1. Maddox, Donna: Spanish Club 1.2. 3. 4, treasurer 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Biology Club 3; Honor Society 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 1,2, 3, 4, vice president 4; Cheerleader 1,2, 3, 4, Captain 2,4; Class Treasurer 2,3, Class Vice President 1,4; Girls Tennis 3,4. Majors, Stacy: Bible Rap 3; C- Teens 1; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4, secretary 4; OEA 4; Volleyball 1 ,2,3,4; Golf 2 . Marek, David: Band 1,2,3,. McIntosh, Lee Anna: C-Teens 1,2; I.C.E. 4; OEA 4; Softball 3. McQuen, Bill: Spanish Club 1,2, 3, 4, president 4; Pep Club 2; Biology Club 3; Honor Society 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 1,2,3; Class Secretary 3; Class Vice President 1; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Boys Basketball 1,2; Boys Track 1,2, 3, 4. Millspaugh, Katherine: C-Teens 1,2, 3, 4; Health Occuaptions 3,4; Chorus 3,4; Yearbook 2,3,4; Let- tergirl 3, 4. Millspaugh, Marion: Pep Club 1,2; Bible Rap 3,4; C-Teens 1,2, 3, 4; Drama Club 3,4, vice president 4; Health Occupations 126 Senior Credits 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4 president 4; OEA 3. Moore, Scott: French Club 2,3,4; Golf 2,3,4. Moser, Terry: Chemistry 2; Honor Society 1,2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1 , 2 . Mosqueda, Roderick: ICT 4; Football 1; Wrestling 1,2. Nash, Wendy: Spanish Club 1,2; Pep Club 1,2; C-Teens 2,3 r Drama Club 3; OEA 3,4; Girls Cross Country 1; Lettergirls 3. Nedreau, Lynette: Spanish Club 1,2; C-Teens 1,2, 3, 4; Drama Club 3,4; I.C.E. 3,4; OEA 3,4; Swimm- ing Manager 1,2, 3, 4. Newell, Tracy: Spanish Club 1,2, 3, 4; Honor Society 2,3,4; OEA 4; Student Council 1,2,3; Class Vice President 3; Football 1; Boys Basketball Manager 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4. Pedigo, Gail: C-Teens 4. Peterson, Dana: Spanish Club 1, 2; Pep Club 1,2; Health Occupa- tions 3; I.C.E. 4; OEA 4, secretary 4; Student Council 1,2,3; Class President 1; Volleyball 1,2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Girls Basketball 1,2. Peterson, Dena: Pep Club 1; C- Teens 1,2; Student Council 1,2; Volleyball 1,2, 3, 4; Girls Basket- ball 1,2, 3, 4. Prpa, Branko: Spanish Club 1.2. 3. 4, vice president 4; Biology Club 3; Honor Society 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 1,2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 2; Boys Tennis 1,2,3; Boys Basketball 1,2, 3, 4, captain 4; Boys Track 1,2. Qualls, Marlena: Health Oc- cupations 3. Regans, Aaron: Boys Basketball 1,2; Wrestling 1,2, 3, 4; Boys Track 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . Richardson, Denise: Bible Rap 2; S.A.D.D. 2,3,4; Girls Basketball 1,2,3; Girls Track 1; Softball 3,4. Robbins, Doreen: Bible Rap 3; I.C.E. 4; OEA 4; Student Council 4; Student Council 4; Girls Cross Country 1; Girls Basketball 1,2; Girls Track 1; Softball 3,4. Senior Credits Robinson, Julia: Spanish Club 1; Bible Rap 4; C-Teens 2; Health Occupations 3,4; Girls Track 4. Ruehl, Dorothy: Spanish Club 1; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; S.A.D.D. 2,3,4; OEA 4. Salinas, Yvette: Spanish Club 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2; C-Teens 1,2,3; Cheerleader 1,2; Warrioret- ttes 3,4; Girls Tennis 2,3; Wrestl- ing Statistician 4. Sancillo, Charlie: Football 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . Scott, Christopher: French Club 3; Spanish Club 1; Drama Club 3.4. president 4. Goode, Daryl: Spanish Club 1,2; Pep Club 1,2; C-Teens 1,2,3; OEA 2,3; Football 1; Boys Swimming 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . Goins, Stephen: Bible Rap 2,3; C-Teens 1,2; Wrestling 1,2,3. Gronendyke, Danny: Pep Club 1,2; Drama Club 3,4; I.C.E. 4; OEA 4; Boys Tennis 2; Boys Swimming 1,2, 3, 4; Golf 1,2. Guzman, Ruben: Spanish Club 2,3,4; Bible Rap 3; Boys Cross Country 2; Wrestling 2; Boys Track 2. Hendricks, Wilma: I.C.E. 4; OEA 4. Hedge, Jesse: Spanish Club 1,2; Honor Society 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Boys Cross Country 3; Boys Tennis 1; Wrestling 1,2,3; Baseball 4. Hernandez, Mary: Bible Rap 3; C-Teens 1,2, 3, 4; Health Occupa- tions 4; Girls Track 1,2; Let- tergirls 4. Hernandez, Melissa: Spanish Club 1; Pep Club 1,2; Chemistry Club 2; Biology Club 1,3; C-Teens 1,3,4; Warriorettes 1,2, 3, 4, secretary 2. Hinkle, Jill: Spanish Club 1,2; Pep Club 1,2; Bible Rap 3,4; Biology Club 1; C-Teens 1,2, 3, 4; Health Occupations 4; Honor Society 1; OEA 3,4; Student Council 1. Hucko, Danny: Spanish Club 1,2; Pep Club 1. Ibarra, Eugenio: Spanish Club 1,2; OEA 3; Baseball 2,3. Jackson, Donald: French Club 2,3,4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Stu- dent Council 4. James, Shannon: C-Teens 1; Health Occupations 3,4. Johnson, Greg: Spanish Club 1,2. Jones, Jenny: Spanish Club 1,2; Pep Club 1; Biology Club 3; C- Teens 1; Honor Society 1,2, 3, 4, president 4; OEA 4; Student Council 1,2, 3, 4, president 4; Class Secretary 2,4; Class President 1,3; Girls Tennis 1,2, 3, 4, Captain 3,4; Volleyball 1,2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Girls Basketball 1,2,3. Jones, Mark: Football 1,2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Wrestling 1,2; Boys Track 1,2,4. Joyce, Christina: Health Occupa- tions: 3,4. Keck, Mike: Spanish Club 1; Pep Club 1; Football 1,4; Boys Basket- ball 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 3,4. Knowles, Patricia: C-Teens 1,2; Girls Track 1,2. Koscielski, Mike: Honor Society 1,2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1,2,3; Boys Basketball 1,2; Boys Track 1,2,3. Krejci, Gary: Drama Club 3,4. Kuehn, Evan: Spanish Club 1,2; Health Occupations 3,4; Baseball 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . Sheffield, Mike: Spanish Club 1,2, 3, 4; Honor Society 1,2, 3, 4; Boys Tennis 3,4; Football 1; Boys Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4. Shingler, Jason: Spanish Club 1,2,3; Honor Soceity 1; Football 1.3. Smedley, Melissa: Chorus 1.2. 3. 4, secretary 3. Smith, Drewsessa: Spanish Club 1,2; Bible Rap 4; C-Teens 1,2,3; Health Occupations 3; Lettergirl 1.2.3. Smith, Timothy: Health Occupa- tions 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4. Sobierajski, Laura: Spanish Club 3,4; Pep Club 1,2; C-Teens 1,2; OEA 4; Student Council 4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Girls Tennis 2,3,4; Girls Track 1. Senior Credits 127 Socha, Valarie: I.C.E. 3,4; OEA 3.4. Sumner, Kimberly: French Club 2,3,4; C-Teens 1; Health Occupa- tions 3; Honor Society 2; Chorus 1.3.4. Sutton, Bill: I.C.E. 3,4; Football 1; Boys Basketball 1,2; Wrestling 1. Sutton, Ruth: Bible Rap 3; Drama Club 3,4; Health Occupations 3,4, Senior Credits president 4; Boys Swimming Manager 3,4; Girls Basketball 1. Velasquez, Anthony: Spanish Club 1,2; I.C.E. 4; OEA 4. Waggoner, Joy: French Club 1,2, 3, 4; C-Teens 2; Health Oc- cupations 3; Girls Tennis 2,3,4; Girls Track 1. Waters, Deanna: C-Teens 1; I.C.E. 4; OEA 4; Girls Swimming 128 Senior Credits 2,3,4; Girls Basketball 1,2,3. White, Deron: Boys Football 1,2. Wireman, Kenneth: C-Teens 4; VICA 4, treasurer 4; Boys Basket- ball 1,2. Wolfe, Richard: Spanish Club 1,2; OEA 3; Boys Tennis 4. Wray, Tracy: C-Teens 1,2; Health Occupations 3; Girls Track 2. Senior Credits Senior Credits 129 Calumet Administrators Our Administration . They are responsible for daily manage- ment of our school and assess student performance and activities. After 27 years of teaching, Mr. Michael Vass retired from CHS. a: row 1: Lake Ridge School Board: Mr. Herbert Abramson, superintendent: Mrs. Barbara Upchurch, secretary; Mrs. Virgina Dusseau, president; row 2: Mr. Nick Julius, deputy superintendent; Steven Crist, lawyer; Mr. Henry Ensweiler, member; Mrs. Patricia Hepner, member; Mr. Dale Nimetz, vice president, b: Mr. Robert Joseph, principal, c: Mr. Michael Vass d: Cafeteria Staff: Mrs. Clayetta Lawrance, Mrs. Dorothy Raymond, Mrs. Wilma Flud, Mrs. Joyce Deweese , Mrs. Marlene Johnson. e: Mr. Thomas Manning, assistant Principal. f: Mr. Herbert Abramson, superintendent; has the responsibility for all Lake Ridge Schools. 130 Administration Mr. Robert Joseph: Principal; Mr. Thomas Manning: Assistant Principal; Mr. Fred Sanchez: Dean of Students. Mr. George Ahlgrim: English 11; Psychology; Sociology; Bible Rap Sponsor. Miss Laura Baird: Physical Education; Volleyball Coach; Girls Sports Director. Mr. Paul Borlick: English 10; Drama I, II; Drama Club Sponsor. Mrs. Betty Cheliras: Library Aide; Drivers’ Education Classroom. Mr. Charles Cole: Biology I, II; Boys Track Coach. Mr. Thomas Dakich: Introduc- tion to Business; Insurance and Credits; Consumer Economics. Mrs. Linda Demo: Develpmental Reading; Speed Reading. Miss Zella Doty: Health; Family Living; SADD Co-sponsor. Mrs. Dorothy Hepp: Fun- damentals and Related Health Oc- cupations; Health Occupations Coor- dinator; Health Occupations Students of America Club Sponsor. 132 Faculty Mr. Chet Higginbotham: Sophomore Guidance Counselor. Mr. Judith Hott: General Mathematics; Occupational Algebra I, II; Junior Class Sponsor. Mrs. Jacquelyn Kapetanovic: English 9; Freshman Class Sponsor. Mr. Milos Karagin: Economics; Government; World Civilization; Life Skills. Mrs. Ann Korellis: French I, II, III, IV; World Civilization; Child Development. Miss Carmen Lis Spanish I, II. HI, IV; Spanish Club Spon- sor; Girls JV Volleyball Coach; Girls JV Basketball Coach. Mrs. Dorothy Long: Introduction to Business; Personal Keyboarding; Keyboarding I, II. Mr. Robert Maginot: World Civilization; U.S. History. Mrs. Wilma McCain: Principal’s Secretary. Miss Johnnie McCray: English 9, 10, 12; Senior Class Sponsor; Debate Spon- sor. Mr. William Miller: Teens and Law; Business Law; U.S. Government; Economics. Mr. Robert Mizera: Earth Science; Introducation to Science. Faculty 133 Mr. Robert O’Connor: Related Inter- disclipinary Co-operative Education; Introduction to Business; Accounting I, II; Office Education Association Sponsor. Miss Robyn Payne: Swimm- ing; Physical Education; Advanced Physical Education; Girls Varsity Basketball Coach. Mr. Joe Portman: Related Industrial Cooperative Train- ing; Advanced Welding. Mrs. Belinda Potoma: Band; Band Director. Mr. Michael Prohl: Special Education English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies; Special Educa- tion Vocational Education; Girls Soft- ball Varsity Coach. Mrs. Margaret Ralph: Computer Lab Aide. Mrs. Barbara Sajda: English 11. Mr. Leonard Sajda: Biology I; Chemistry I, II. Mr. Ted Seabloom: Wood Shop; Drivers Education. Mr. Richard Sopko: Athletic Director. Mr. Douglas Starewicz: Physical Education; Swimming; Girls Varsity Swimming Coach; Boys Varsity Swim- ming Coach. Mr. Don Starkey: Junior Guidance Counselor. 134 Faculty Mrs. Norma Sweeney: Reading Aide for Developmental Reading and Speed Reading. Mr. John Talias: Media Specialist. Mr. Jerry Tauber: Geometry; General Mathematics; Combined Mathematics; Boys Tennis Coach; Girls Tennis Coach; Freshman Basketball Coach; Football Team Photographer. Mr. Carl TraicofF: Current Issues and Life; World Civilization; Head Boys Basketball Coach. Mrs. Shirley Traicoff: Bookkeeper. Mrs. Eilene Triana: Clerk; Nurse’s Aide. Mr. Robert Velasco: Band; Chorus. Mr. Nick Voris: Introduction to Science; Physical Science; Varsity Football Coach. Mr. Jim Wadkins: General Mathematics; Consumer Mathematics; Assistant Football Coach; Assistant Wrestling Coach; Barbell Club Sponsor. Mrs. Laura Walters: English 10. Mrs. Joyce Weakland: Foods; Clothing; Sophomore Class Sponsor; C-Teens Sponsor. Miss Pauline Yatsko: Algebra I, II; Trigonometry; Analytic Geometry; Honor Society Sponsor; Student Coun- cil Sponsor; Cheerleaders Sponsor; Lettergirls Sponsor. Faculty 135 Best Wishes JODI CHIARAMONTE MOST PHOTOGENIC VONNIE LABORDE MOST PHOTOGENIC 136 Advertising Advertising 137 Pool Tables Video Games ST R Pin Balls Juke Boxes Amusement Inc. 4686 Arthur Street Gary, Indiana (219) 980-2590 Free Estimates 838-8718 3737 Ridge Rd. Highland 138 Advertising Paul’s Auto Yard You name it We buy it BRING YOUR OWN TOOLS + SAVE DOLLARS ON PARTS SCRAP + METAL DIV. 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Broad St. 924-3181 Griffith, IN 46319 Good Luck Class of 87 C-Teens “Where the Good times roll” Congratulations and JEANNETTE MCBRIDE CERTIFIED TEACHER THINK CERAMICS Ceramic Boutique CLASSES CUSTOM FIRING - GREENWARE - SUPPLIES 1 330 E. Miller St Phone Griffith. I N 463 1 9 924-6481 Best Wishes From the Class of 89 Good Luck Seniors C.H.S. Swimming Department 146 Advertising HAMMOND HIGHLAND 2635- 1 69th S . 9632 Cline Ave. WE MAKE HOUSE CALLS ' FREE ESTIMATES J R Hardware Builder’s Supply -HOME IMPROVEMENTS — -SALES - SERVICE - INSTALLATION- Kitchens and Bathrooms Our Specialty - ASK FOR JERRY OR RUTH — 4700 CLEVELAND STREET TELEPHONE GARY, INDIANA 46408 (21 9) 980-921 4 Cjreen Sop Sap Cjood f- face So Cdat Cjood oCucL Seniors MERRILLVILLE 7201 Taft St. SCHERERVILLE Rts. 30 41 PH.(219) 923-9209 RIDGEWAY SERVICE Towing Recovery Professionals S. BAROEVICH Ridge Rd. Colfax Owner Griffith, IN 46319 PROPANE GAS MOBILE HOME R.V. 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Sa:. 6- ' 2 Griffith, i ndiana 463 1 3 Sun. 1 0-3 148 ADVERTISING Congratulations Class of 87 A Friend From Y earbook-Newspaper Staff From Melody Lane GREEN TOP TAP A Good place to eat Good Luck 87 Melody Lane T u 3625 Calhoun Gary, IN 46408 � 88-b999 moments to remember beating Lowell at Homecoming Homecoming King: Wesley Wilson Homecoming Queen: Angie Botts Tee-peeing the school Rockin and Rollin to Free Will Good Luck Seniors! From CHS Chorus Prom, and the theme, Love is Forever” STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES HOME OFFICES ' BLOOMINGTON ILLINOIS Class of 87 P. ALAN ROSENWINKEL Agents Fred M. Rosenwinkel 45th Grant Streets P.O. Box 2006 Bus.: (219) 980-0850 Gary, Indiana 46409 or 769-2848 150 Advertising (Driirmei iiirjr £?rr v, ■’•vjita jVAm ' V ' s Hu l� School U.;iliunrt Ha, u |i,fa,l.i.il U r.inipl«lr «! .•( •tu! n P ' ' ' 1 ' l, « -‘ JUmgjf «,.� .! of V.W.lio,, fnt Cahnarl «■ � atn.uJ r «mM y ' Diplnmu ••prr� � nl� h at (Bar in Ihr Stalt of 3 ii iana, 3l“ti tyj • . .... . ♦ fb. ' nl fto.iii ' Picture these memories ... a glittering class ring ... a press- ed Prom flower enclosed bet- ween the pages of a book ... a dangling tassel on a rear view mirror . . . ticket stubs from sec- tional . . . a faded letter jacket of red and white . . . words scrawl- ed across the pages of a year- book . . . exciting newspaper sports clippings ... a yellowing graduation program ... a treasured diploma. Picture the future . . . friends . . . family . . . advanced educa- tional skills . . . high tech changes . . . employment . . . changling lifestyles ... a future filled with challenges and promise. The Chieftain staff would like to thank Mr. Ray Dobbs and Root Photographers and Miss Donna Arington, representative for Newsfoto Yearbooks. 152 Closing