Colon High School - Magi Yearbook (Colon, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1971 volume:

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'++ AAy £4bAs is jfo £ fc- 'A cdS Aa C ±+C j£as+cz : AsCA + 4L j44 +4sCj6AA£p U edd'A A vC S+ C AjUC+CAAJ , PROFILES jfr t. +L AjL � rt£ , I I 40 c Ct y v to 6; S5 -+ £4 jc66 , yrfa. a 6jO e6A4 z4 ' VtAJ + J j C, S. J. ?V BOARD OF EDUCATION The job of the schoolboard is quite a responsibility, important to you, whether you be student, teacher, or tax-paying citizen. The board is responsible for school finances and determining school policies. This year they have been especially interested in repairing the Leonidas school building. Members of the board include: President Wesley Saxman, Vice-President Udell Lepley, Secretary Raymond Dost, and Treasurer Donald Eberhard. Trustees are Robert Sharp, Ted Schipper, and Dr. Robert Smith. v y ADMINISTRATION Mr. James Egan is the new superintendent at Colon Community Schools. All school employees are his responsibility. This includes teachers, cooks, custodians, secretaries, and bus drivers. He is the man who hires new teachers. Mr. Egan is also responsible for investing school funds. As second year principal, Mr. Donald Wieber has already made many improvements in our curriculum. Mr. Wieber has done a fine job, something some students need to realize, and he should be recognized for all his efforts. TEACHERS . . . LEARNING A) A ten year veteran of service to Colon High, Mrs. Martha Shellenbarger teaches French, Latin, and English Lit. B) Mr. John (Rubber Duckie) Converse teaches physical science, chemistry, and physics. C) All girls' sports and P. E. are coached by Miss Kathy Curtis. This is her second year at Colon. D) A very busy first year teacher is Miss Janet Rhoade who not only teaches business courses, but is the director of the Junior Play, sponsors the Colon Coeds, and advises the Freshman Class. E) Our varsity football coach is Mr. Don Johnson. A fifth year teacher, he teaches contemporary lit, speech, and debate. F) Another new teacher at Colon this year is Miss Carol Ross who teaches Eighth Grade history. Also she is a sponsor of the cheerleaders and the Eighth Grade class. IS THEIR BUSINESS A) Mr. Russ Adrianson, who teaches boys' physical education, is the Junior Class sponsor. Also he is our assistant varsity football coach. B) Teaching biology and earth science, Mr. Gilbert LeRoque has been here for four years. C) Our guidance counselor and varsity basketball coach is Mr. Richard Babler. D) Mrs. Nancy Nicholas teaches typing, shorthand, and business law. Many students will thank her in the years to come for giving them these skills which help them to get good office jobs. E) Mr. Norbert Getz teaches government, economy, and sociology. He has returned after a seven year absence. F) A very busy teacher at CHS is Mr. John Rittman. Besides teaching history and psych he helped direct the Junior and Senior Plays and is Senior sponsor. A) Mr. Don Tonelli teaches shop and mechanical drawing. He was the junior varsity football coach and has been here for three years. B) Our great bands and chorus are under the capable direction of Mr. Alvin Benner, who spends much of his own time improving the musical talent at CHS. C) One of the new teachers at Colon is Mr. Marlin King. He teaches agriculture and is sponsor of the F. F. A. D) Mr. Dan Briggs, who is the Seventh Grade class sponsor, teaches Seventh and Ninth Grade math. E) Freshman English and Shakespeare are taught by Mr. W. Clark Schermer-horn. Alas poor Yorick! I knew him well. F) Director of the Senior play and sponsor for the yearbook staff, Mrs. Anne Franklin teaches English and journalism. She will be leaving us at the end of the year to live in Australia. TS THEIR GOAL D A) Mrs. Linda Haas is co-sponsor of the cheerleaders as well as teaching Seventh and Eighth Grade English. B) In the home ec kitchens you can always find Miss jfc Helen Reesor, who hews tlie girls with homemaking ideas. C) Newcomer Mr. Ste e Bollinger works with the Seventh Grade 4E program, is Sophomore advisor and Eighth Grade Coach. D) Mrs. Ramona Thaxtbn is librarian and sponsor of the N. H. S. Her most famous words are Be quiet, please. E) Our algebra, geomd other than Mr. WilberJ teacher. ry and calculus teacher is none immert, who is a second year ) Mr. Ira Clark is a man of any talents-a goed math teacher, driver's ed instructor, wearer of prizewinning hats and has a knack for knitting. LADY V.I.P.S CHS has four very competent secretaries. They are Mrs. McKercher, Mrs. Trayling, Mrs. Hughes, and Mrs. Wagner, who was on vacation the day the pictures were taken. Colon has six cooks. They are Mrs. Engle, Mrs. Cummins, Mrs. Neaman, Mrs. Casselman, Mrs. Velie, and Mrs. Delp. They have the task of making cafeteria food taste as good as Mom's. SCHOOL AND BUSES KEPT IN RUNNING ORDER A custodian's job is not easy. He must keep the building swept and mopped and keep CHS in tip-top shape. The custodians pictured are Ralph Loudenslager and Paul Lampe. Night man is Rev. Leonard Steininger. That young man checking the oil on the bus is our new bus mechanic, Jim Pagels. He's the man the students ought to thank when their bus doesn't run in cold weather. All kidding aside, Mr. Pagels is doing an excellent job of keeping our buses in good shape. PROFILES PROFILES OF THE SENIOR CLASS Throughout the years at Colon High, many students have looked forward to the day when the ultimate has been achieved_Graduation Day, But none have looked forward with more mixed emotions than the class of 71 . We have come a long way from the little girl with the pig tails or the small boy with the missing front tooth. We have learned that all is not groovey , that difficulties are things that show what men really are. We have learned that happiness is not just 3:30 p.m. every day or looking forward to the senior trip, but the satisfaction of knowing you have done your best every day and played an active part in this graduating class. ALICE BOTTOMLEE T CHERI BARNES ROBERT BROWN ROGER CARPENTER KATHLEEN ADAMS JEAN BAUMAN LEADERS OFTODAY Behind every class and their projects you find the class advisor and the officers. STANDING are Mr. Rittman-Advisor, and Herman Wiser-Business manager. SITTING are Matt Dost-President and Phyllis Eb-erhard-Vice President, Not shown in the picture is Terry Decker- T reasurer. “BROADWAY COMES TO COLOR” The Christmas program is a favorite to a senior, for it is the last time that they will be able to call themselves a part of the festivities. Richard Denney and Bob Brown will especially remember this year's program because they played leads in Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL. When all concerned take time to look back, this will be a Christmas to remember. YEARS IN DEPTH LOREN FRISBIE All through high school, the seniors have participated in many projects. They have had candy sales, bake sales, calendar sales, roller skating parties, style shows, plays, dances, car washes, candle sales, basketball games and magazine sales. Soon all these things will be in the past, but many will have fond memories to look back upon. Look to this day, for yesterday is already a dream and tomorrow is only a vision. DONNA GROSS STEVE HAMMINGA JEANNE HIGHLEY The senior year is one that is full of events that will hopefully be remembered by all. For seniors, this is their last chance to take part in basketball games, football games, pep rallies, and most of all their last school play. Student-teacher understanding plays an important role in the education of all. Both must be able to communicate effectively in order to bring about an harmonious atmosphere conducive to learning. RANDY REINOEHL HOWARD RUGE Snips out The rough talk The unpopular Or anything with teeth And renders A patterns of ideas Full of holes A doily For your mind (by Mason Williams) ROBIN SCHROCK Mary, Mary quite contrary how is Chemistry coming? DANNI VAN SCHOICK HERMAN WISER LARRY YODER JANET YOUNT MISSING PICTURES STEVE ANDERSON KEN DELLE DAN GALES GEORGE KAUFFMAN ROYCE WOLFE Are you sleeping or meditating? As the day of graduation approaches, the seniors realize that soon they will be on their own. High School days are only a small part of their lives. There will be college and job opportunities in the future, but the one thing that will stick most in their minds is the good old days at Colon High. CLASS OF 1972 Your Junior year is one of contemplation. You must think about many things with a different outlook. Your future is fast coming and the time has come to look at your post high school years with much seriousness. Your future is no longer a fantasy. It is a realistic thing and must be contemplated as such. Your Junior year is also one of many delights. There will be the many money-making projects for you to work at so you can go on the Senior trip. Other highlights of your Junior year will be the play and the Prom with all their hard work and imagination. Mr. Adrianson, Mike lobe, Pres. ; Roger Hambright, V. P. ; Suzanne Wagaman, Sec.; Ellen Neaman, Treas. 0 «• Ray Allman Joy Barnebee Terry Bennett Jim Bidwell Debbie Birch Butch Birch Dan Breneman Pam Briggs Laura Brown Jane Burgett Rose Casselman Martha Cline Jim Colpetsir Mike Conklin Denise Dean Dale Decker Susan Eberhard Cathy Elderidge Dick Engle Jennifer Fales Joe Farber Nancy Flowers Carol Francisco Robin Froman Rodney Giant v'-i. The Rubber Ducky Dance was one of the many highlighted events of this year. The dance was sponsored by the Juniors and proved to be quite a success. Many hours of hard work was put into the making of the Rubber Ducky placed in the middle of the gym. Thanks to Mr. Converse, who made the ducky come to life, the dance was one to linger in our memories. 1 -1 Roger Hambright Pat Hamilton Diana Hargreave Sue Harris Lynette Hostetler Mike lobe Dale Johnson Jerry Johnson Jane Klein Nanette Knight % Gayle Knight Jacob Kruzka Jane Lepley Daryl Lewis Brian McKercher I Q ■3H 1 l Sharon Merkel Gary Miller Kevin Miller Kevin Mitchell Gary Modert Ellen Neaman Chris Nichols Dennis Outman Chris Pollack Jim Rocklein Dave Rowlson Alan Schmidtendorff Roger Schoiber Carol Schwart2 Cheryl Schwartz Ed Schwartz Linda Shea Randy Sharp Jerry Shook Cathy Slater Here is a scene showing the study habits of the Juniors. They seem to be quite engrossed in their work. Perhaps this is one of those most hated moments of a day. That is, studying for an unannounced quiz when you haven't been keeping up with the rest of the class. What other explanation could there be for such droll looking faces? Doug Stauffer Denise Swihart Danny Taylor Joan T aylor David Thoms Jan Tunison Suzanne Wagaman Steve Wagner Chris Wright Janice Wyant There is no communication gap between the students at Colon. Words don't necessarily say everything. Facial expressions play an important part in saying what you really mean. Martha and Kevin must really have something to say judging by the expressions shown here! CLASS OF 1973 Your Sophomore year is considered your best year by many. You don't have to worry about your future plans to a great extent and you begin to have a taste of the fun yet to come. This year is a relaxed time. A time to begin taking a concrete view of your beliefs. A time to dream about the future and to reminisce about the past. Mr. Bollinger; Ivin Riddle, Pres; Bob Outman, V. P.; Denise Hodgson, Sec.; Debbie Reed, Treas. Terry Avery Debbie Balch Leon Barrett Karla Bidwell Diane Birch Dennis Bontrager Charles Broker Donnie Broker Ricky Burgess Doug Burke Nadine Carpenter Loreli Clipfell Cindy Conklin Debbie Copenhafer Don Cossairt Virginia Custer Ivan Decker Rodney Decker Nancy Delp Randy Denney : , k JgSk Sally Dost Mike Eash Rosalie Frecker Linda Frisbie Barbie Gales Susan Gales Debbie Hargreave Dennis Hendrickson Terry Hershey Denise Hodgson Bill Holsinger Virginia Hostetler Cindy Johnson Alberta Johnloz Tim Jordan Jim Merkel Jeannette Merkel Gloria Mikolajczyk Teresa Milliman Kathy Outman Bob Outman Mike Persons Debbie Reed Ivin Riddle Jeanne Rocklein Greg Ryan Mary Ellen Saxman Ardis Schwartz Barbara Seafert Mike Sears Homecoming is always a time to enjoy at Colon. This year was no exception. The Sophomores chose Jeannette Stauffer to represent their class on the Queen's court. 0 ’% V 'I � . t i I 1 Carl Shellenbarger Becky Smith Tom Smith John Sprowl Jeanette Stauffer Doug Thaxton Joe Thornton Rick Thurston Jim Truckey Tam Tunison Ed Tutewiler Gary Van Vorst Diana Velie Don Wagner David Walters Linda Warkentine Jeff Warren Karla, We just have to know the name of your make-up man. Bonnie Alexander Vickie Alexander Gary Allen Betsy Babler Doug Bailey Karen Bauman Becky Birch Nolan Blackman Donna Bontrager Betty Bottomlee Corby Breneman Rick Capman Randy Brueck Sue Casselman Mike Clark Finally you are a Freshman and glad to have a graded named other than a number. This year you learn the many delights and the hardships of being in the High school. You begin to feel a tinge of envy when the Seniors leave on their trip and then you daydream about your own. You start the routine of selling the various paraphernalia in order to raise money. This is the year that your high school life begins and is one to be cherished for each moment is a memory in itself. CLASS OF 1974 Katrina Clipfell Judy Cole Tom Colpetsir Miss Rhoade; Becky Birch, Pres.; Corrie Robbins, V.P.; Cathy Herrin, Sec.; Sally Persons, Trea. Becky, Doris, And Sue seem to have a lot of interesting things to say to each other. This only goes to prove that school isn't as boring as everyone claims. Ken Cornett Mike DeHoff Connie Delle Dorothy Dobson Susan Dost Ava Doffing Gail Downs Sue Eicholtz Jan Farber Kathy Friend Susan Frisbie Brad Hartman Sharee Gloor Cathy Herrin Dave Golday Lynn Johnson Kevin Klawinski Tom Lawner Billy Lederman Bobby Lederman Victor Meade Cathy Nichols 4 v Robin Nystrom Steve Out man George Owsley Dan Parsons Dan Penn Sally Persons Sharon Philo Danny Prall Debbie Rench Corrie Robbins Debbie Schipper Robert Schoiber Brenda Schwartz Joyce Seafert Phil Sears Joni Slater Biology is a required subject for all Freshmen. Many a Freshman over the past few years have considered themselves lucky for having Mr. LeRoque to lead them through the various subjects encountered in the study of Biology. Every year the students have gone through the trials of disecting the unusual specimans that have sought to fall into our hands. Biology with Mr. LeRoque is an experience that many will remember with a good feeling for many years. French is a alternating course. That is it is offered every other year. This year French is offered this year and the French club is comprised mainly of Freshmen. This scene shows them singing in the Christmas program. Joey Smoker Terry Snyder Diana Summers Norman Taylor Jay Thaxton Rodney Thurston Alan Tomlinson Doris Trine Sandy Van Sc hoick Cindy Van Schoick Debra Vogler Kathy Warkentine Kevin Walton Steve Waterhouse Mary Warmack Heidi Webb Tom Whitford Steve Wiser Dennis Yoder Sharon Yoder EIGHTH GRADE Your eighth grade year is one that is a stepping stone. You are about ready to leave the Junior High. You have also been around long enough to know the Ropes and what is going on. You have gained a little more responsibility and are a little more mature. This year is a step from childhood to a time filled with decisions and problems. Think wisely before you make decisions and be true to yourself. Miss Ross; Dennis Birch, Pres; Kelcie Tefft, V. P.; Diane Klein Sec; Karen Loudenslager, Treas. Judy Allen Trudy Allman David Atkinson Tom Babbs Rex Bertrand Dennis Birch Carolyn Bontrager Marilyn Bontrager Darlene Brace Bruce Broker Jim Brown Brenda Burgess Evelyn Carpenter Alice Colpetsir Modena Crawford Phil Oosogrone Melodie Cutchall Rex Cutchall Terry Davis Robert DeHoff 42 Some eighth graders venture into the biology room to look at what has been happening to the animals and to carry out some experiements. The biology room is always a source of information for the curious minds. Wayne Embler Sue Frecker Rollin Fredrick Dennis Gales Harvey Gingerich Steve Giant Hilanea Guesti Tim Hartman Vanessa Harvey Kathy Hershey Sherrie Hicks Debbie Hodgson Cheryl Jennings Jean Johnson Nancy Jordon Elaine Kauffman Karen King Diane Klein Sharon Kline Steve Kline Benedict Kruzka Sheryl Kurzawski Richard Lawner Karen Loudenslager Judy Merkel 43 This man has been in need of surgery on many occasions. His body comes apart at a slight pull. Actually he is the one who helps us learn the parts of our body. He has been a friend to many and apparently Roseann finds him quite interesting. John Philo Julie Prall Liz Rench Mark Rowlson Dianne Schoiber Jim Miller Tom Muckel Coleen Nichols Danny Neal Leo Parsons Here Ronnie Schwartz shov a group of students a rocket he has lilt. Many of the eighth graders uave found outlets of their imagination by building various rockets. 44 Fly me to the Moon1 Debra Schwartz Henry Schwartz Ronnie Schwartz Andy Sharp Debra Shcllcnbargei Doug Smith Barbara Taylor Steve Taylor Patricia Taylor Kelcie Tefft Teresa Thoms Richard Trams Mike Truckey Carol Vaughn Cheryl Van Vorst Mark Vogler Keith Walton James Weinberg Mike Truckey Betsy Young THE LUNCHLINE RUSH BLUES! Music hath charm to sooth the savage beast SEVENTH GRADE This year is a big one for the seventh graders. Even the first day was a new experience, the trials of opening lockers whose combinations just didn't seem to fit and trying to find the right room on time. There was the shock of changing from the oldest (in elementary) to being the youngest. There were also many unfamiliar faces to get used to. Being a seventh grader and moving to the High school is quite an experience, requiring a lot of last minute growing up and a lot of patience while trying to get used to the new ways and surroundings. Mr. Briggs; Gina Warlick, Pres. ; Debbie Hambright, V. P.; Wendy Thornton, Sec.; Jeff Thaxton, Treas. Jim Alexander Kathy Alexander Kurt Arney Robbie Baad Jim Babcock Becky Babler Sandy Bailey Lyle Barrett David Bauman Fred Bennett Lovina Bontrager John Bradley Billy Brandt Billy Burgett Edith Chapman b f Dawn Claar Corby Clipfell Garry Cook Penny Cole Beth Collins Tom Cossairt Bobbie Dawson Greg Doffing Terry Drake Lyle Eldridge Hershell France Sheryl Franks Ricky Fredenburg Tom Frisbie Michael Frohriep Michael Hargreave Keith Hershey Terrie Hicks Ray Hodgeson Lloyde Holderman Todd Holtz 47 Dwight Hostetler Laurie Inman Patricia lobe Robert Jackson Randy Jones Roger Kauffman John Kime Linda King Elizabeth Klawinski Bonnie Klein Mike Kruzka Vickie Loudenslager Bonnie Lucas Douglas Lunde Shannon MacDonald Kandy Motter Robin McClish Sharon Mikolajczyk Charles Miller Barbara Murray Cynthia Nightengale Dawn O'Connell Debbie Outman James Owsley LaVonne Penn v Frances Quake Teresa Rench Mary Ellen Rocklein Kimberly Ross Kathy Ruge Mark Schrock Lennie Schwartz Janie Schwartz Dale Shook Susan Simpson John Smith Russell Smith Ruth Ann Smith Larry Snyder Joey Stauffer Rodney Sunday Trudy Sunday Beverly Taylor Delores Thayer Jeff Thaxton Wendy Thornton Rhonda Thurston Karen Tomick Jerry Truckey Steve Van Vorst David Van Wormei John Vogeler Joe Vogeler Susan Walters Gina Warlick Linda Weiderman Jeff Wickey Ralph Wood Lou Ann Yoder Lowayne Yoder PROFILES £t V?b 0 LJ VL AAs sC 4x $ t • fitJr, z tAje 'O c. C a t C £ . x x 4jL AxIjOrLs xx c d y , jtAjts J C jtZAjt J C' Xt L j6Aj! ' h£ S J£xs y 'c. t.J'r VARSITY MAGI SUFFER A LOSING SEASON We started the ninteen seventy football season with much enthusiasm and hope which lasted throughout the year, but after the Climax-Scotts game we were holding up the rest of the league in the standings. Everyone contributed, trying to make this the best season yet - practice half the summer, then four nights a week after school started, plus what each player did on his own. Coaches Johnson and Adrians on both tried to use the very best strategy and put each player where he could benefit the team the most, as well as giving everyone confidence all the while. The Pep dub always maintained a high level of spirit. Combined with the cheerleaders, they seemed to make the disappointment of another loss a little less tragic. Of course the band was always there, entertaining at half time and cheering when they weren't on the field. The fans also were great. They continued to attend the games and give the players encouragement. STANDING-Coach Johnson, Randy Sharp, Mike Kurzawski, Brian McKercher, Darryl Lewis, Bob Outman, Gary Miller, Joe Farber, Dan Taylor, Kevin Miller, John Sprowl, Leon Barrett, Rick German, Coach Adrianson, KNEELING-Mike Hargreave, Roger Schoiber, Dave Nightengale, Dan Davenport, Brian Johnson, Randy Reinoehl, Fred Nystrom, Dave Thornton, Dennis Outman, Mike Concklin, Steve Wagner, John Vogler. 52 FOOTBALL Won Lost Tied Centreville 3 5 0 Schoolcraft 3 5 0 Climax -Scotts 3 5 0 Colon 1 7 0 LEAGUE STANDINGS Won Lost Tied Constantine 7 1 0 Mendon 6 2 0 Marcellus 5 2 1 White Pigeon 4 3 1 Burr Oak 3 5 0 INEXPERIENCE HINDERS MAGI After a hard, trying season, our Magi Varsity team ended with a 5-11 record. Having only six returning Varsity players posed quite a problem in the fact that no one was very experienced on a Varsity Court. The most exciting game of the season was played on the Colon court against the Mendon Hornets. The February twelfth game was a double overtime thriller and ended with a Magi Victory, 81-77. VARSITY BASKETBALL SCORES Colon 65 Climax - Scotts 52 Colon 40 Constantine 66 Colon 48 Burr Oak 68 Colon 58 Schoolcraft 64 Colon 57 Mendon 75 Colon 55 Marcellus 43 Colon 62 White Pigeon 54 Colon 40 Centreville 48 Colon 54 Burr Oak 79 Colon 47 Schoolcraft 56 Colon 50 Constantine 72 Colon 81 Mendon 77 Colon 44 Climax - Scotts 60 Colon 35 Marcellus 50 Colon 68 White Pigeon 67 Colon 51 Centreville 81 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL The Junior Varsity team will make up of our Varsity team for next year. This year they came out even with a record of 8-8 at the end of the season. They look very promising for next year's basketball team, as they all worked hard and put up tough competition for the other teams in our league. Magi 46 Climax 41 Magi 52 Constan. 36 Magi 56 Burr Oak 36 Magi 62 School. 64 Magi 70 Mendon 77 Magi 54 Marcellus 55 Magi 51 W. Pigeon 69 Magi 62 Centre. 56 Magi 65 Burr Oak 53 Magi 61 School. 60 Magi 55 Constan. 49 Magi 53 Mendon 44 Magi 50 Climax 72 Magi 53 Marcellus 62 Magi 32 W. Pigeon 77 Magi 54 Centre. 55 GIRLS ENTER INTO LEAGUE SPORTS The participation of girls in any type of interscholastic sports has always been a non-existing element in most school's activities. However, this was soon to be changed. Beginning in 1969, Miss Curtis, the high school physical education teacher, decided that it was high time our school, as well as the other schools in our league, formed a girl's interscholastic sports program. Difficult times were met as the women in the league tried to convince all those concerned of the value in this type of program. The girl's sports program consists of the following sports: Field Hockey for the Jr. High, Volleyball, and Basketball. This year Basketball became a varsity sport, making it possible for girls to earn letters. FIELD HOCKEY — JR. HIGH WK Kellogg 5 Colon 0 WK Kellogg 1 colon 0 VOLLEYBALL White Pigeon Union City Athens Bronson 2 Colon 0 0 Colon 2 1 Colon 0 1 Colon 0 BASKETBALL Mendon 35 Colon 18 White Pigeon 24 Colon 14 Climax-Scotts 31 Colon 33 Constantine jv. 22 Colon 17 JV. 28 Colon 22 Schoolcraft JV. 10 Colon 13 V. 26 Colon 36 Burr Oak 52 Colon 8 58 FRONT ROW: Dan Gales, Steve Smoker, Gary Schwartz, Mike Eash, Leon Barrett, Mike Sears, Tim Jordan; BACK ROW: Dan Brenneman, Rodney Giant, Dan Davenport, Lou Modert, Gar Warlick, Mike Conklin, Dennis Outman, Roger Babbs, Mike Smoker, Coach Adrianson. RECORD YEAR FOR TRACKMEN This year's spring track team, once again under the coaching of Mr. Adrianson, was the most successful in the history of Colon High School. The Colon track team is now in its fourth season. They won six and lost only two of the dual meets they participated in. They placed second in the league meet. The shud-dle-hurdle relay team took a first place at Union City. This team consisted of Terry Graczyk, Dennis Outman, Lou Modert, and Mike Smoker. Mike Ackerman tied the school's record for the 100 yard dash and placed first in the 100 yard dash in three DUAL MEETS Colon 72 Centerville 46 Colon 90 1 2 Marcellus 18 1 2 Colon 55 White Pigeon 63 Colon 73 Climax Scotts 45 Colon 25 Constantine 93 Colon 95 Burr Oak 22 Colon 62 Mendon 56 Colon 65 Schoolcraft 53 LEAGUE MEET Constantine 78 1 2 Colon 42 Mendon 40 1 2 White Pigeon 35 Centreville 13 Schoolcraft 9 Marcellus 5 Burr Oak 1 60 ( TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME WIN — LOSE RECORD Colon 7 Burr Oak 2 Colon 3 Homer 4 Colon 2 Union City 12 Colon 4 Athens 1 Colon 4 Quincy 5 Colon 4 B. C. Springfield 10 Colon 5 Union City 2 Colon 1 Climax Scotts 10 Colon 2 Bronson 4 Colon 2 Athens 1 Colon 5 Climax Scotts 8 Colon 8 Burr Oak 0 Colon 4 Howe 5 Colon 10 Homer 7 Colon 3 B. C. St. Phillips 6 Colon 6 Quincy 1 Colon 5 Burr Oak 4 Colon 1 Bronson 4 The Colon Magi Varsity Baseball team this year ended their season with eight victories and ten losses. Mr. Tonelli was once again coach for this spring 1970 season. He had six players returning from last years Varsity team as well as the underclassmen that were put up on the Varsity team from the Junior Varsity team. At the end of the season, Rick Adams, a senior, was named the most valuable player and Dick Engle, a sophomore, was nam ed the player who was the most improved. FRONT ROW: Randy Bruek, Steve Wagner, David Nightengale, Dale Decker, Steve Smoker, Dick Denney, Dick Engle. BACK ROW: Rick Capman, Rick Adams, Brian Johnson, Terry Graczyk, Gar Warlick, Mike Smoker, Danny Cassleman, Coach Tonelli. PROFILES C?£+c £64l4Ls' ! Ct u- o c 7 ......j C +X. - j£lA s c£ C r J CAVE BOY DILEMMA The Class of '71 with the help of the directors, Mrs. Anne Franklin and Mr. John Ritt-man, presented their Junior Play The Boy Who Changed the World. The plot is centered around George, a misfit in his own village who has a problem. He isn't interested in the things a cave boy should be -fighting, hunting and fishing. He invents painting which isn't understood, poetry which is laughed at, and music which is strange to the ear. Just in time he invents the wheel. Such Women! I wuv my bear. Wonders never cease. FRONT ROW: Mr. J. Rittman, Howard Ruge, Dan Davenport, Joanne Highley, Mrs. A. Franklin; BACK ROW: Danni Van Schoick, Richard Denney, Trisha Goettsche, Penny German, Fred Thiele, Brian Johnson, Jeanne Highley, Lois Finkey, Alice Bottomlee, Frank Milliman, Kathy Harvey, Matt Dost. I know of a nice little cave down by the river! AH! THOSE CAVE PEOPLE MEMBERS OF THE CAST INCLUDE: George...................Fred Thiele John The Strong..........Brian Johnson Agatha...................Jeanne Highley Mozelle..................Penny German Dorothy..................Kathy Harvey Paul The Professor. . . . Matt Dost Scarface.................Richard Denney Spear....................Steve Smoker Bear.....................Dan Davenport Ruth.....................Joanne Highley Irma.....................Trisha Goettsche Genevieve................Danni Van Schoick Ralph The Fast Runner . . Howard Ruge Irving The Great Nose . . .Frank Milliman Extra Girls..............Lois Finkey Alice Bottomlee “A Time For Us” As beautiful strains of the Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet drifted through the air that lovely night in May, we saw Junior-Senior prom night unfold. The theme of Romeo and Juliet was beautifully followed through by the use of flowers, scenes from an English garden, and the soft music of the Bob Gray Orchestra. A balcony lit by colored lights held Juliet, with Romeo standing below, as the tradition goes. The garden fountain proved a lovely place for the couples to have pictures taken for remembrance. Crowned King and Queen of this event were Greg Bordner and Dale Dean, two well deserving seniors. The Juniors worked for weeks in advance of the prom on the great decorations to make this a memorable evening for all who attended. HOMECOMING 1970 Handle With Tender Loving Care Mill, Mill, Mill Charlotte Dopp...................Penny German Penrod Heartgrove.................Fred Thiele Victor Sondergaard..................Matt Dost Phillippe Chabrol...............Brian Johnson Besides the production itself, the behind the scenes action was quite active . Jeannie Plath and Sally Chartrand were lighting the stage in various colors, with the aid of new bulbs and very high ladders. Multi-colored sheets were dyed in the whirlpool of the boy's locker room and wrung out in the showers. Profiles of young people accomplishing and creating and receiving credit for their efforts can be seen here, as well as in any activity that demands the sacrifice of personal time and energy. This sacrifice stimulates the mind and talent of all involved and it proves that the arts have a place in the educational experience of all students. A true educational system developes character, cultivates interests and ideas, and stimulates creativity. I 71 SCHOOL SPIRIT — A CHALLENGE FOR OUR CHEERLEADERS Varsity cheerleaders: Denise Dean, Chris Wright. Sally Chartrand, and Penny German. A pair of tennies, a flashing smile, and an encouraging word, all are important to a cheerleader's personality. Through the pouring rain or the excitement of a double overtime a cheerleader keeps right on encouraging her guys, even if the evening results in bitter defeat. '■S 'AZ leer V I y j y : Karla Bidwells Barb Gales, Terry Avery, Jeanne Rocklein, Sally Persons. MARCHING MAGI BAND Faithful attendants of all our Mighty Magi home games were the members of the Colon Magi Marching Band. Under the field direction of Mary Snook and Chris Wright, our band marched in and out of another season, bringing us the memories of cold practices and games, homecoming bonfires and snake dances. For some the thrill of that first game was marching on the field for the first time in full uniform; for others it was the many memories of years past. These memories will be cherished and retained in a file of our lives and remembered as the good times. The thing to be looked back on, even more than the contests and half-time shows, is the feeling of belonging to an organization that creates. Music is a wonderful thing and the efforts of these people and their director, Mr. Alvin N. Benner, are not to be taken for granted. Not just what has been created is important, but what was needed to create it. Ah, but then, only a bandsman would know. So, for those who stay behind - Carry on. For those who are leaving - Remember. MANY MOODS OF A MUSICIAN PEOPLE, FEELINGS, DREAMS A band is made up of many different types of people, feelings, and dreams, as well as the variety of music that comes from the various instruments. Hard work is a part of it, but enthusiasm is another. The excitement of a contest and the glory of seeing, on the rating chart, straight firsts, bring out the differences in each person; tears, screams, and cheers of excitement. Every concert band member has his own responsibility to the band, but the real torce behind it is the director. His self-sacrifice and drive are the ingredients that help push a band to the top. The co-operation from all of the members of the band makes the dream of straight firsts come true. 76 RESOLVED: That the Federal Government should establish, finance, and administer programs to control air and water pollution in the United States. For the first time in thirty years. Colon High has a debate team. Under the coaching of Mr. Don Johnson, the Magi debaters have tackled such area teams as Albion, Centreville, Climax-Scotts, Unior City, and Homer. Although their inexperience was evident at times, the debaters have gained many practical skills. A-mong these skills are the ability to think clearly under pressure and the ability to express their beliefs in a logical and understandable manner. STANDING: Tammie Tunison, Liz Tenney, Mr. Johnson, Jeannie Plath, Joe Farber, Phyllis Eberhard, Dave Nightengale, Jan Tunison, Alice Bottomlee, and Steve Anderson. SITTING: Terry Hershey, Howard Ruge, Debbie Hargreave, and Jan Wyant. STANDING: Mary Loudenslager, Business Manager; Cheri Barnes, Suzanne Wagaman, Mike lobe, Mrs. Franklin, Advisor; Pam Briggs, Phyllis Eberhard, Editor; Trisha Goettsche, Alice Bottomlee, Fred Thiele, Brian Johnson, and Chris Nichols. KNEELING: Debbie Reed, Chris Wright, Jeanne Highley, Penny German, Martha Cline, and Liz Tenney. SKETCHY BEGINNINGS — Thoughts, ideas, pictures, time... these are the all-important ingredients for making a yearbook successful. Thoughts come from anywhere and everyone willing to use his imagination. A classroom, a teacher's lecture, a textbook, a record, even a fellow student is full of new and exciting ideas, ideas that can be expressed through words as well as through pictures. Time is never-ending in our world. But, for the editor and her staff, time is at a premium. Always there are more things to do than time will permit. A yearbook is a collection of activities and people, caught for only a brief period of time. It is a memory, momentary for a few, everlasting for many. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The Colon FFA had quite an award winning year. The Parliamentary Procedure team, led by Randy Denney, won a gold award in District Competition. The Demonstration team of Roger Klein and Roger Carpenterwon a Destrict gold award and Bob Hughes won a silver award in Public Speaking. The Colon FFA is sending Richard Denney and Joe Beard to the State Convention where they will receive their State Farmer degrees. Mr. King is training judging teams in the fields of soil, livestock, and dairy for a state contest in May. Something new this year is the FFA basketball and softball teams. Other FFA teams from Bronson and Centreville are the competition. FIRST ROW: Mr. King, Sec'y Randy Denney, Reporter Jim Rocklein, Sentinel Joe Beard, Sweetheart Kathy Saxman, Treasurer Roger Klein, President Richard Denney, V. President Loren Frisbie, and Bob Hughes. 80 fH Pep Club Officers: Treasurer Jane Burgett, President Janet Tunison, V. President Diana Hargreave, Sec'y. Tammie Tunison, St. Councilman Karla Bidwell. PEP CLUB The Pep Club has attempted to keep Magi spirit high all year. Their signs that lined the halls will long be remembered as an announcement of a coming game. To let our boys know that the fans were behind them, the Pep Club members served refreshments to the Magi team members after each home game. To support their projects, the club sponsored dances. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council has been active in league affairs this year. Colon took part in exchange days during February and sent members to league meetings. Special concerns of the council have been a student lounge, married student policy, and a means of making money. The method of taxation is being considered as a means of raising funds in future years. The council sponsored assemblies including a speaker on Russia and the rock group. The Bloody Truth. Vice President, Cheri Barnes, President, Trisha Goettsche, Mr. Babler, Secretary, Debbie Reed, Treasurer David Thorton. 82 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society has grown throughout the year. After the induction ceremonies in early March, the club has 24 members, 14 seniors and 10 juniors. One of the responsibilities of the Society is the dispensing of free school supplies to the students. Members also served as hosts at the Parent-Teacher conferences held on February 15. These people also assisted in setting up displays for the conferences. Honor Society members are planning field trips for the spring months. The Chicago Museum of Natural Science and a college campus are scheduled for visits. On April 30 the Honor Society will travel to Kellogg Community College to see a student production of the play, Dracula. Plans are being made for a fun night at the high school. Society President is Trisha Goettsche. VARSITY CLUB This year the Varsity Club wanted to do something a little different as their yearly project. A battle of the bands and a Senior - Faculty basketball game were suggested, but due to lack of participation, the plans were changed. It was decided that a Senior team would battle a Junior team at a game of basketball. Each team would have both boys and girls playing. The rules stated that each team must have at least three girls on the floor at all times. With the money, the club hoped to pay off some of the bills for Varsity jackets, the football scoreboard, and buy new materials for a track scoreboard. Through the hoop: President Dan Davenport, Sec'y-Trea-surer Brian Johnson, and V. President Joe Farber. CO-EDS The Colon Coeds is a new club this year. Under the guidance of Miss Janet Rhoade, the Coeds have really made an influence on the community. Early in the Fall, the Coeds wrote letters to American Servicemen. Some of the girls have started correspondence with their G. I. During the Christmas season, the Coeds enjoyed an evening of caroling, which was followed by a party at the home of Chris Pollack. The girls have sponsored a fudge sale and a stamp collection which would be used in helping needy children overseas. The Coeds are looking forward to visiting an orphanage and Fair-view hospital in Centreville. PROFILES IjLCC+- £A. J LS x nC4AS C +T-£ 4s t £4 Co oOri£ I 4j£ y —■ - - - -y£y4S c 'r THE VICTORS! J. V. FOOTBALL The junior varsity football team certainly left their mark on the league standings. The team progressed from an 18 to 6 loss to White Pigeon to a 66 to 6 win over Centreville. Coach Tonelli was very pleased with the 350 total yardage that the team averaged per game. The defense lost only 100 yards per game on the average. The Magi lost two games at the beginning of the season, but soon made up for it with two shut outs. As you can see, the whole team improved as the season continued. The combination of excellent defense and agressive offense makes a team that just can't be beaten. This was Mr. Tonelli's second year as coach. He emphasized blocking and tackling. Mr. Converse was a excellent line coach, as the offensive and defensive lineman proved. The team started practice in August and finished the season in November. As any J. V. team member can testify, the early practice sessions paid off in the final league standings. The Junior Varsity players are looking forward to being promoted to the Varsity team, where they plan to dominate the league. SCORES W. Pigeon 18 Colon 28 Union City 34 Colon 66 Colon 30 Colon 30 Colon 38 Colon 6 Mendon 8 Colon 14 Centreville 6 W. Pigeon 0 Athens 0 Bronson 6 A TIME FOR GROWTH JUNIOR HIGH BOYS LEARN COORDINATION THROUGH PARTICIPATION The 7th grade had a pretty good season when they ended up with a 7-3 record. For being the littlest of the school they did a fine job. The 8th grade had some trouble this year as they came out with a 1-10 win loss record. The Freshmen Magi also ran into a little stiff competition as they posted a 2-11 record. Good luck next year as Junior Varsity! All three of these teams are gathering needed experience whether they win or loose. They are learning good sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork; the three essentials in sports. C. H. A. is proud of you. Seventh Grade: Becky Babler, Sandy Bailey, Debbie Ham-bright, Wendy Thornton, and Gina Warlick. Eighth Grade: Kathy Hershey, Debbie Hodgeson, Karen Loudenslager, Brenda Burgess, and Roseann Wood. JR. HIGH CHEERS are led by a lively group of girls. Through the high and low points of their games, the cheerleaders can be counted on to boost the spirits of the team and their loyal fans. The girls are looking forward to the day when they will be out front, rooting for the Varsity team. Ninth Grade: Joni Slater, Betsy Babler, Becky Birch, Sue Casselman, and Doris Trine. DISCOVERING MADE FUN The 4 E Program is designed for seventh graders to become accustomed to their new role as members of the high school building. Under the advice of Mr. Clark, Mr. Bollinger, Mr. Briggs, and Mr. Le Roque, the students are exposed to many different aspects of the world around them. Science projects, knitting, sports, and other social activities are explored. Essentially, the course is designed to round out a person's interests in life. JR. HIGH CHOIR BAND YOUNG MUSICIANS LEARN TECHNIQUE Junior High Students who are enrolled in the music program at Colon are a talented group of kids. With Mr. Alvin Benner to direct this talent, the Junior High musicians have progressed greatly over the past two years. Mr. Benner is a man that knows his music well, and he is very afept at passing his knowledge on to his students. Mr. Benner is never satisfied with a second place, he knows that his students can earn a first division with a little self sacrifice, and this is what he teaches his students. That anything worth having is worth working for. PROFILES jtAjCAAJ 4C ctAjt As -6 L L C C JiA d CA fc£4 C ' A AsC + AS 0C4 Cd - £ s Cj££ haa du diA y 1 € s Z DOUGLAS TASTEE FREEZ WOLFE GRAIN AND LUMBER SPENCER FUNERAL HOME Colon Athens Athens WEED’S WALLPAPER Centreville W. B. TOMLINSON LUMBER HARDING’S FRIENDLY MARKET Colon Colon LEO’S JEWELRY Sturgis KING PHARMACY Colon THOMAS JEWELRY Sturgis E. HILL OFFICE CITIZEN’S STATE BANK Colon CENTRAL FLORISTS Centreville This Space Is In Memory Of All The Pictures That Were Never Taken! BAILEY’S SUPPER CLUB Michigan Indiana State Line PATRONS BARBY BEAUTY SALON SIKORSKI GROCERY DR. K. H. SMELSER EMERSON CLEANERS LAKEVIEW CLEANERS TED’S TRAILER SALES Sturgis BOWER'S r ARCO TRINE’S SERVICE ECONOMY SERVICE Colon Colon ZEPHYR JOHN’S SERVICE USEDCARS Colon Sturgis THE TRAYLING DAVIS AGENCY SONS Colon Colon MICHIANA MOTORS INC. Sturgis NEW FACES Due to the resignation of Mr. Egan and Mr. Wieber's advancement to the position of superintendent, Mr. Gary Motz (A) has taken the position of acting principal during the spring semester. Mr. Motz had formerly been the elementary principal at Colon. Colon High also had three student teachers this spring; Mr. Gregory Deyo, Mr. Roger Brown, and Mr. John Scott. In the Business Department is Mr. Deyo (B), who is an August graduate of Western Michigan University. His major is in Business Education and minor is in General Business. Mr. Brown (C) is the new face in the Phys Ed department. He has attended colleges in Arkansas and Michigan, graduating from WMU in April. Mr. Brown has also spent two years in the army and served as an infantryman in Viet Nam. Mr. Brown's major is Phys Ed and his minor is Geography. Mr. Scott (D), an April graduate of WMU, earned his degree in communication arts and philosophy. Mr. Scott is very active in the theatre in Kalamazoo. He has had roles in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof , Drac-ula , and A Man for All Seasons . He has also directed many plays. BACK ROW: Dale Johnson, Martha Cline, Jane Klein, Brian McKercher, Jane Lepley, Roger Schoiber, Pam Briggs, Ellen Neaman, Miss Rhoade, Mr. Rittman. MIDDLE ROW: Chris Wright, Daryl Lewis, Mike lobe, Jane Burgett, Sue Eberhard, Jan Tunison, Carol Francisco. FRONT ROW: Joan Taylor, Patty Hamilton, Robin Froman, Chris Pollack. WHEN YOU’RE HOT — YOU’RE HOT!!! Members of the cast included: Phillip Morlock..........Brian McKercher Mrs. Morlock.....................Jane Lepley Mary Morlock....................Martha Cline Jessica Morlock.............Ellen Neaman Mildred...........................Pam Briggs Joe Lanconi...................Daryl Lewis Luigi Lanconi..................Mike lobe Martha Lanconi................Jane Burgett Lucifer.........................Sue Eberhard Miss Akers.....................Jane Klein Georgia Plew.............................Jan Tunison Mrs. Schmaltz.................Chris Wright Dr. Brown.....................Dale Johnson Mr. Black.....................Roger Schoiber Mrs. Frinck............................Carol Francisco Lollipop Girls................Chris Pollack Robin Froman Joan Taylor Patty Hamilton 114 LUIGI DEVILS MORLOCK The Juniors' play, Rest Assured , was a comedy about the haunting of Phillip Morlock. Luigi Lanconi, a ghost, comes back to see that Mr. Morlock gives his permission for the marriage of Mary Morlock to Joe Lanconi. Mr. Morlock takes a few too many sleeping pills and kicks the bucket. His family goes on like nothing ever happened. Mr. Morlock, now a ghost, and Luigi still have disagreements. Morlock's troubles increase as Lucifer and Mrs. Schmaltz come to take him down below . Finally Mildred wakes him and Morlock finds out it was all just a dream. The play was directed by Miss Rhoade and Mr. Rittman. Carol Francisco was the Student Director. Trophies for Best Actress and Best Actor were presented to Ellen Neaman and Mike lobe. The Lollipop Girls, armed with giant suckers and Teddy bears, provided entertainment between acts. As you step into the Sturgis Room of the Holiday Inn, you suddenly find yourself surrounded by the delicate enchantment of: A Fairyland Romance The theme was carried through with a pixie -sized castle and drawbridge, overflowing with colorful flowers. Elves and toadstools were scattered about, while the wishing well held cool refreshments for the couples. Adelmar DeAssuncao and Teresa Pires, exchange students from Brazil, were crowned King and Queen. Two Juniors, Kevin Miller and Martha Cline, were crowned as Prince and Princess. The May 8, 1971 Junior-Senior prom will leave many cherished memories for those who attended as well as for those Juniors who worked faithfully to make the evening a success. THE COLON HIGH TRACK TEAM closed the season with a record of three wins, four losses, and a tie score. They placed ninth in the regional meet, which is the best our boys have ever done. All trackmen, with the exceptions of Dan Davenport and Steve Smoker, were underclassmen. Two Juniors, Dennis Outman and Roger Schoiber, qualified for state competition. Steve Smoker was the most improved harrier while Dennis Outman and Roger Schoiber were voted most valuable. 119 This spring the Varsity Baseball team ended the season with an outstanding record of twelve wins and three losses. Dale Decker was decided upon as the most valuable player. He was pitcher of five winning games and had a . 456 batting average. The team's enthusiastic ambitions did meet with defeat in the first tournament game with Quincy. Colon suffered the 5-3 loss. Although this year has been a triumphant one for the Magi basemen, Coach Tonelli says, We hope the team will go farther next year! 120 BASEBALL — SPRING OF ’71 Colon 7 Homer 6 Colon 6 B. C. Springfield 5 Colon 1 Homer 0 Colon 6 Bronson 5 Colon 6 Constantine 4 Colon 6 Bronson 5 Colon 4 Mendon 5 Colon 4 Marcellus 3 Colon 9 White Pigeon 4 Colon 16 Schoolcraft 4 Colon 1 Centreville 7 Colon 10 Burr Oak 3 Colon 6 Litchfield 2 Colon 14 Climax-Scotts 7 Colon 3 Quincy 5 121 TOMORROW IS OURS The seventy-one members of the Class of 1971 received their diplomas on Friday, June 4. The seniors, gathered together for the last time, eagerly accepted the long awaited certificates. The Colon High School Band provided the ceremonial Pomp and Circumstance for both the processional and recessional and also delivered two special numbers. The invocation was offered by Rev. Leonard Steininger. Kathleen Adams and Karen Hostetler voiced their hopes for the future through their Valedictory and Salutatory addresses. Mr. Wieber then introduced District Court Judge William McManus who spoke on the topic As ... Equal . Principal Gary Motz introduced each graduate, who received his diploma from Board of Education President Wesley Saxman. Prayer was offered, and the purple and white clad graduates left to face a whole new world. The end has come, as come it must to all things; in these sweet June days The teacher and the scholar trust their parting feet to separate ways. They part; but in the years to be shall pleasant memories clingro each... And, when the world shall link your names With gracious lives and manners fine, Th«-teacher shall assert her claims, -''and proudly whisper, These W re-mine! John Greenleaf Whi Hd?® :+ n m . —‘ irn� '•%ii � m « ... JSSmlmM r'-- OUR THANKS TO LINDA BROWN FOR THE COVER PHOTO of MR. RTFTMAN. NEW FACES Due to the resignation of Mr. Egan and Mr. Wieber's advancement to the position of superintendent, Mr. Gary Motz (A) has taken the position of acting principal during the spring semester. Mr. Motz had formerly been the elementary principal at Colon. Colon High also had three student teachers this spring; Mr. Gregory Deyo, Mr. Roger Brown, and Mr. John Scott. In the Business Department is Mr. Deyo (B), who is an August graduate of Western Michigan University. His major is in Business Education and minor is in General Business. Mr. Brown (C) is the new face in the Phys Ed department. He has attended colleges in Arkansas and Michigan, graduating from WMU in April. Mr. Brown has also spent two years in the army and served as an infantryman in Viet Nam. Mr. Brown’s major is Phys Ed and his minor is Geography. Mr. Scott (D), an April graduate of WMU, earned his degree in communication arts and philosophy. Mr. Scott is very active in the theatre in Kalamazoo. He has had roles in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof , Drac-ula”, and A Man for All Seasons . He has also directed many plays. BACK ROW: Dale Johnson, Martha Cline, Jane Klein, Brian McKercher, Jane Lepley, Roger Schoiber, Pam Briggs, Ellen Neaman, Miss Rhoade, Mr. Rittman. MIDDLE ROW: Chris Wright, Daryl Lewis, Mike lobe, Jane Burgett, Sue Eberhard, Jan Tunison, Carol Francisco. FRONT ROW: Joan Taylor, Patty Hamilton, Robin Froman, Chris Pollack. WHEN YOU’RE HOT — YOU’RE HOT!!! Members of the cast included: Phillip Morlock . Mrs. Morlock . . Mary Morlock . . Jessica Morlock . Mildred .... Joe Lanconi . . . Luigi Lanconi . . Martha Lanconi . Lucifer.......... Miss Akers . . . Georgia Plew . . Mrs. Schmaltz . Dr. Brown . . . Mr. Black . . . Mrs. Frinck . . Lollipop Girls . . Brian McKercher . . Jane Lepley . .Martha Cline . Ellen Neaman . . . Pam Briggs . . Daryl Lewis . . . Mike lobe . . Jane Burgett . Sue Eberhard . . . Jane Klein . . .Jan Tunison . . Chris Wright . . Dale Johnson . Roger Schoiber . Carol Francisco . Chris Pollack Robin Froman Joan Taylor Patty Hamilton 114 LUIGI DEVILS MORLOCK The Juniors' play, Rest Assured , was a comedy about the haunting of Phillip Morlock. Luigi Lanconi, a ghost, comes back to see that Mr. Morlock gives his permission for the marriage of Mary Morlock to Joe Lanconi. Mr. Morlock takes a few too many sleeping pills and kicks the bucket. His family goes on like nothing ever happened. Mr. Morlock, now a ghost, and Luigi still have disagreements. Morlock's troubles increase as Lucifer and Mrs. Schmaltz come to take him down below . Finally Mildred wakes him and Morlock finds out it was all just a dream. The play was directed by Miss Rhoade and Mr. Rittman. Carol Francisco was the Student Director. Trophies for Best Actress and Best Actor were presented to Ellen Neaman and Mike lobe. The Lollipop Girls, armed with giant suckers and Teddy bears, provided entertainment between acts. As you step into the Sturgis Room of the Holiday Inn, you suddenly find yourself surrounded by the delicate enchantment of: A Fairyland Romance The theme was carried through with a pixie-sized castle and drawbridge, overflowing with colorful flowers. Elves and toadstools were scattered about, while the wishing well held cool refreshments for the couples. Adelmar DeAssuncao and Teresa Pires, exchange students from Brazil, were crowned King and Queen. Two Juniors, Kevin Miller and Martha Cline, were crowned as Prince and Princess. The May 8, 1971 Junior-Senior prom will leave many cherished memories for those who attended as well as for those Juniors who worked faithfully to make the evening a success. THE COLON HIGH TRACK TEAM _____- 119 closed the season with a record of three wins, four losses, and a tie score. They placed ninth in the regional meet, which is the best our boys have ever done. All trackmen, with the exceptions of Dan Davenport and Steve Smoker, were underclassmen. Two Juniors, Dennis Outman and Roger Schoiber, qualified for state competition. Steve Smoker was the most improved harrier while Dennis Outman and Roger Schoiber were voted most valuable. This spring the Varsity Baseball team ended the season with an outstanding record of twelve wins and three losses. Dale Decker was decided upon as the most valuable player. He was pitcher of five winning games and had a . 456 batting average. The team's enthusiastic ambitions did meet with defeat in the first tournament game with Quincy. Colon suffered the 5-3 loss. Although this year has been a triumphant one for the Magi basemen. Coach Tonelli says, We hope the team will go farther next year! ■ 120 BASEBALL — SPRING OF ’71 Colon 7 Homer Colon 6 B. C. Springfield Colon 1 Homer Colon 6 Bronson Colon 6 Constantine Colon 6 Bronson Colon 4 Mendon Colon 4 Marcellus Colon 9 White Pigeon Colon 16 Schoolcraft Colon 1 Centreville Colon 10 Burr Oak Colon 6 Litchfield Colon 14 Climax-Scotts Colon 3 Quincy 121 OiNlMWsl .i|i.coOiC ii|iU10tna TOMORROW IS OURS The seventy-one members of the Class of 1971 received their diplomas on Friday, June 4. The seniors, gathered together for the last time, eagerly accepted the long awaited certificates. Principal Gary Motz introduced each graduate, who received his diploma from Board of Education President Wesley Saxman. Prayer was offered, and the purple and white clad graduates left to face a whole new world. The Colon High School Band provided the ceremonial Pomp and Circumstance for both the processional and recessional and also delivered two special numbers. The invocation was offered by Rev. Leonard Steininger. Kathleen Adams and Karen Hostetler voiced their hopes for the future through their Valedictory and Salutatory addresses. Mr. Wieber then introduced District Court Judge William McManus who spoke on the topic As ... Equal . The end has come, as come it must to all things; in these sweet June days The teacher and the scholar trust their parting feet to separate ways. They part; but in the years to be shall pleasant memories cling o each... And, when the world shall link your names With gracious lives and manners fine, Tha-teacher shall assert her claims, -•’and proudly whisper, These wer mine! John Greenleaf Whirtief OCR THANKS TO LINDA BROWN FOR THE COVER PHOTO of MR. RITTMAN. COLMER COMPANY Division Of Maxitrol C o L O N S u p E R M A R K E T G L A S T E C I N C o R P O R A T E D L. B. W A T S O N D.V.M. COLON Colon TUBE r EASH QUALITY FEEDS Findley F A B R I C A T O R S L A N D OF L A K E S Burr Oak RUTH ANN'S Colon LONESPRUCE FARM SERVICES Sturgis LUMBER CO. Findley HIRSCH Women’s Wear Sturgis OLSON BODIES Sturgis LEESALO Men’s Wear Sturgis FISCHER DRUG SIGRIST FURNITURE Bronson Sturgis JACK’S BAR KOLADY’S BOOKSTORE Sturgis Mendon LAURA LEWIS HAT SHOP Sturgis COLON LAKESHORE SEGER’S DEPT. STORE EXPRESS The ELEVATOR Sturgis Plaths Colon Ill When this yearbook was in the planning stage, two main goals emerged. The first was that this book would be different from any yearbook this school had produced before. It would be colorful and imaginative, just like the staff that created it. The second goal was that the book would tell the story of Colon High School, in essence a pro file of what happened here during a year's span of time. I feel that the staff has accomplished their goals. It hasn't always beei easy. There were times when it seemed the layouts all looked the same, the copy sounded artificial, or no one could think of a sensible headline. But just when we were ready to give up, someone had a brainstorm and saved the day......There were weekends and evenings when staff members could be found hurriedly cropping pictures and typing copy to meet the next deadline. And then there was the deadline when the pictures we needed hadn't been developed... .... Certainly every page is many memories for the people who became so involved in the book's production. There were many people who devoted extra time for the betterment of this yearbook. Mary Loudenslager contributed her afternoons off from her job to balance our finances; Mike lobe and Fred Thiele spent much time taking snaps; Mike even developed them. Mr. Roy Niles was always willing to help out as was Mr. Scott Caton, the American Yearbook representative. But the one who suffered most was our Advisor, Mrs. Anne Franklin. Because of these people's devotion, my job as editor has been the experience that I can look back on as the most rewarding of my senior year. 112 I