Colon High School - Magi Yearbook (Colon, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1973 volume:

“Remember, a dead fish can float downstream, but it takes a live one to swim upstream.” W. C. Fields CoaO-XL QhxUdL Jhj nv (S v JuaJ JhjLCidi,XJr oOuyL JihjUAj Jvuidh JXajl tfojJr JXm ooou 4jJ. C. bru ryuLfa JioJJLAj CMaJIoL ilwJ CdAi hi bads. -CO. C. dlrfM' uskJ jkJ jbCJ Jhb rK; JX aA. jQfivUr jfbUL u-l Jthju UmJU s yr JLCJij 0Ju -uj.C. JjuMoj V Hey, what are you doing? I need a spoon for the sugar. Should we invest in an air conditioner or a swimming pool? Should we hire an English teacher or a math teacher? Should we keep a six-hour day or move to modular scheduling? The Colon Board of Education faces similar questions constantly. They consistently strive to maintain our positive points and to improve our others. Problem-solvers include FIRST ROW: Vice-President PAT HERSHEY, President UDELL LEPLEY, and Trustee CONNIE SMITH. SECOND ROW: Trustee ALLAN KING, Treasurer WESLEY SAXMAN, Secretary TED SCHIPPER, and Trustee GAYLORD IOBE. What do you mean, A snow day? Are you serious? “Happiness means quiet nerves.” — W. C. Fields ROBERT L. HANSEN is our super; He never ever pulls a blooper; Says he likes to camp; He's brighter than a lamp; At Colon Schools he's our leading trooper. G. L. BOSSHART is our man, the princ; He thought of June, he's been smiling since; He has a T-bird; Or so we all have heard; Has a new baby and diapers to rinse. You're sure he's from CHS? Oooh! So you're the new substitute. But, Daddy, I don't want to get my picture taken. 5 I told you I had FFA meetings, Jennie. Now do you believe me? A Marlin King Colon had an ag teacher named King; FFA and shop were his big thing; He could really dance; He even ripped his pants; Wife says he never leaves a bathtub ring. Shut those bus windows; they're for emergency only! Can't you read? B Russ Adrianson Adrianson is our science pro; Teaches the junior high what they know; He's really quite hip; Went on the senior trip; On the bowling lane he's never too low. This is an optical illusion. Can you identify the real yo-yo? C Bob Trenary Colon's math man, Trenary's his name; Basketball is his favorite game; He lives in a dome; Practices chess at home: To the juniors he brought Basic H fame. Why am I taking attendance? You people do not even belong here; this is my conference hour. D John Rittman Wars, Congress, TR, Jackson, and stuff; Oh, please Rittman, we have had enough; He likes to play chess; His desk is quite a mess; Don't call him Turtle, or it will be rough. I've told you to be quiet for the last time; now I'm taking some immediate action. E W. Schermerhorn Schermerhorn taught English and Shakespeare; A black bow tie he always did wear; He really loved school; He could make Shakespeare cool Had a mustache, to his nose it was near. But, Alice, I like to give E's. F Jan Rhoade A variety show from Mom Rhoade; Business comes first is always her code; Yearbooks are her bag: Her classes never lag; Seeds of lasting friendship are always sowed. -S ( IJ W. C. Fields Your kid looks like a monkey C'mon, ref, get in the game! G Mike Young Young is our football man of the year; When he's around, boys never drink beer; Walking on the floor; The ref says, Coach, no more; Teaches history and ole world studies here. I have a nickel in my purse you can borrow. H John Converse Converse was Colon's science meanie; When it came to Chem. , what a genie; Got married this year; to little Margy dear; Says, Junior high brains are teeny-weeny. My gosh, it has eaten my hand! I Elaine Amor In the home ec room you find Amor; She could make pie from an apple core; Cheer-leading's her bag; The girls' hair cannot sag; She has fun quizzes you cannot ignore. There's ABC gum on my shoe. J Dave Percival Percival was Colon's phys. ed. man; Hated Right Guard, but always used Ban; Coach of basketball; Even helped with football; And everybody was his lovin' fan. I suppose you want the floor plans of the bank and vault back? K Rob Hellenga Hellenga is our man in the shop; He got married 'cause he couldn't mop; He plays the guitar; And he sings like a star; At Colon High School he's really on top. P. S. This section could have been printed in color if Coach Sam Wright had been generous and donated his winnings. (Too bad Sandy left the marshmallow topping out. ) I know you've got overdue library books in your room. If you do not return them, I'm gonna' bust ya'. A Ramona Thaxton Thaxton is Colon's library guard; From her you can get a reading card; She will help you out; If you begin to shout; Please quiet down, or you just might be barred. B Carol Ross There was a history teacher named Ross; Who was very nice and never cross; Always slept in class; Could never get a pass; She was the big seventh and eighth grade boss. C Linda Haas Haas is the junior high lass; You really learn a lot in her class; Directed a play; That made the seniors' day; She also advises the freshmen mass. Blue happy face on Monday; yellow happy face on Tuesday; no we have a half day; yellow on Wednesday; peach can be Thursday; scheduling is certainly a burden. D Maurice Williamson—he's our counseling guide; Talk to him whenever you have cried; He likes to announce; And a ball he can bounce; His smile is certainly big and quite wide. Prepare for a 50-minute timed writing; I want to finish reading the sports section. E Sam Wright In the typing room he's always Wright; He is also in sports, day or night; He received a pie; But he never did cry; His four little girls are a nice delight. Is that a dirty word? F Martha Shellenbarger Shellenbarger always wears a smile; Most junior high have her for a while; She likes a good book; I bet she's a good cook; English is her major field (what a style!) They listen if I sing the homework assignment. G Larry Rulesar Kulcsar is our leading baseball pro; He most- Ya jlA ly says yes, never says no; He comes from afar; It's good he has a car; He assigns math problems row after row. That's some fingernail; I'd be embarrassed, too. H Don Swikoski Swikoski, outstanding music guy; When he directs, band members do fly; Likes to sit and fish; For the food on his dish; When he sees bees or wasps, he yells oh, my. Sealtest Smile of the Week Winner I Ira Clark Clark is Colon's smiling candy man; He teaches us to drive if he can: At night he does bowl; There's sunshine in his soul; If he can't teach you math, nobody can. How constructive! She is making a mistake. J Mervin Miller Miller is our noon hall duty guy; He never lets a student go by; He is our AD; He's a little cutie; To the telephone he always does fly. . .. and then when they drop the trap door, you fall and break your neck. That's the way detention should be. K Kathy Curtis Curtis is our girls' jock, number one; When she's around, there's always some fun; She makes sand candles; And with leather handles; And her basketball team has always won. But I don't know how to re ad! L Jack Finch Finch is our expert poetry chief; English for all is his firm belief; His clothes are quite mod; Coaches the debate squad; Does a super job, no student can beef. That's right, I teach biology; but that is not a caterpillar under my nose. M Gil LeRoque LeRoque is the student's science friend; Keeps you up on the snowmobile trend; He enjoys fishing; For snow days he's wishing; And on his strict rules he never will bend. “Thank the Lord for the night time” Mmmm good! Campbell's may say it, but our cooks make it. Super-chefs include: Head Cook Helen Engle, Jean Delp, Roberta Casselman, Valetta Cummins, Marilyn Velie, Ruth Neaman, Joyce Allen (absent), and Norma Schoiber (absent). Custodian Ralph Loudenslager reads the dirty jokes before he cleans them off the many lockers. This isn't really the local dentist; it's our Head Maintenance Man, Paul Lampe. It's finally the last day! Custodian Leonard Steininger keeps on truckin'. Think I'll catch 40 quick winks. .. 10 103 pickles, 104 pickles. Assistant Athletic Supervisor Dick Burgess tries to cool off after an exciting basketball game. Bus Supervisor Jim Pagels is the man that makes sure the right bus gets to the right house at the right time. Noon hours can be confusing! r m What a great student-teacher relationship! sarks. fa Is everybody halpy? Say, Yes! S stands for snoozing--Mary Ellen, Tammie, and Debbie with their little blankets on the gym floor; E stands for Eat at Joe's —the leftover sign that never quite disappeared from the flats; N stands for noise--the noise band bang which replaced the actual gunshot sound; I stands for ingenious--ingenious Tom Smith managed to make the color brown after mixing 14 different paints in one can; O stands for organized—the basketball games that always seemed to be organized during play practice; R stands for Rip-Off Service --Wagner, Holsinger, and Jordan, Inc. provided many necessary items for the play at no cost to the class; P stands for pillow--the pillow that broke the vase belonging to Mrs. Haas; L stands for lingerie— Mary Ellen's lingerie which somehow got misplaced in Ivin's suitcase; A stands for apple— which came soaring over the flats; Y stands for Yuck — Rich's comment on knickers. Altogether they stand for SENIOR PLAY! Star shiners include FIRST ROW: Bill Holsinger, Karry Jackson, Ivin Riddle (Best Actor), Director Haas, Don Wagner, Doug Thaxton, Rich M Macauley, and Dennis Hendrickson. SECOND ROW: Ingrid Lundstrom (Best Actress), Cindy Johnson, Tammie Tunison, Mary Ellen Saxman, Debbie Hargreave, Student Director Virginia Hostetler, Jeanne Ann Rockelein, Kathy Young, Barb Gales, Karla Bidwell, Kathy Outman, Denise Hodgson, and Rose Frecker. Come Rain or Shine, you did an excellent job! You're sure it was my son? Pop a wheelee, Robyn. Another 120-word take! When are we going to develop some speed? (Yawn) W. Swikoski will attempt a 2 1 2 reverse flip from the low board—degree of difficulty is 2. 5. My cheerleader lost her ribbon! Toss your troubles to the wind. Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Clark . . . The Spree of’73 As the Colon Concert Band played the traditional Pomp and Circumstance, the 1973 seniors marched into the gym to receive their long-awaited diplomas. While a few seniors held back the tears, Linda War-kentine and Randy Denney presented the seniors' farewell addresses. All the 1973 seniors were blue as they accepted their coveted diplomas, but some were even blue on the inside. Some men see things as they are and say, 'Why?'. I dream things that never were and say, 'Why not?'. (R. Kennedy) It is your world and your dream, Class of '73. Are you going to ask Why? or Why not? I wanna' hold your hand We enter to learn; we leave to serve After 12 years, the truth is I think we need another thumbtack, After the disappearance of Norman Carter, the family decided to pool their many talents and create a variety show. Mom kept yelling MORE— more volume, more leaves, more action, more Saturday practices—while Dad kept trying to calm people's nerves and help them learn their songs and lines. After destroying one shop floor with gallons of paint, creating two worms from old boxes and bathing caps, assembling three Christmas trees in the dark, recruiting four new drivers for Mom's car, rescuing five people from the state troopers, decorating six bikini tops for the girls, convincing seven guys they wanted to be on stage, making eight trips to the dressing room for new props, gathering nine bushels of leaves in the cold, and singing ten choruses of I Can Sing a Rainbow, the family left delightful sounds and memories to echo in the gym. Red and yellow, pink and green, purple and orange, and blue... we can sing a rainbow for you. But we can sing the prettiest rainbow, for ours includes the color of love. Family members include first row: Tom Cossairt, Bob Linn, Billy Lederman, Robyn German, Dodi Dobson, Debbie Rench, Kathi Hershey, Sandy Bailey, Liz Rench, Brenda Schwartz, and Pete Fletcher. Second row: TTieresa Rench, Ruth Ann Smith, Billie Jean Ludlow, Fred Bennett, Diane Klein, Sue Walters, Rob Baad, Tom Frisbie, Debbie Vogler, Alice Colpetsir, Mike Hargreave, Director Jan Rhoade, Technical Adviser Rob Hellenga (absent), and many beautiful people who were behind the scenes. We can sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow. The family’s favorite We are the Colon girls; we wear our hair in curls! THAT boy ate your chocolate! I'm aware some stare at my hair. ATE e o FLAT IRE 73 tTcTTsdi prob b Y X orst ) c d55 -fc© O' O 5e.lcc!i ft c V � n c Qos C r I — Vs c 6.U Q C. Vd { (o S C.O 1 .C-ft v a vn i- k ft S 9 ll -tVNt c r ScVva. ft bi o y rvMt- a r - lV t ck% «- rv-t 5 13 BreU e. r rS. VAaaS vd S 13 13 Q e a ck p; 3 arc. •V Vs A VsftS • -bVs: S � iK % n ft -f- o� A. n « . roon vase W r t h WlJ � jVn vl ft-t se« s x v; ft le % -To ry A X .vsi iw.r •bVk o fitW O t° % Y OL V I % n K ©S ■tur r va and ba U s s«« n ©s fc- t C Dg v% pft r W ; r © k Pq V u. 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CHS Proudly Presents “Our Gal, Sal” Take 41 legs (remove the Joe leg in a cast), add 1 enthusiastic Young Percival, stir in 6 red cheerleaders, fold in very gently 1 marching band, and top with plenty of Magi Spirit. Garnish with a dazzling Debbie Outman, freshman; keen Kelcie Tefft, sophomore; dandy Dianna Summers, junior; determined Debbie Reed, senior; magnificent Mary Ellen Saxman, senior; and a superb Sally Dost, senior. These ingredients will produce a piping hot homecoming victory over Union City Chargers, 14--0, and a delightful dish, Queen Sal Dost. Serve with plenty of joy. fc t Living In The Past” The 1973 seniors were entertained by the junior class at the West Main Mall in Kalamazoo for their memorable prom, living in the Past. While some danced to the enchanting music of Theater, others strolled down by the fountain surrounded by the colored lights. Some of the escorts managed to escape for a few moments in order to try their luck at the pinball machines. And many guests visited the Gypsy Dome in order to find out about their future. The highlight of the evening arrived when Gail Downs and Brad Hartman were selected as princess and prince. Debbie Outman and Leon Barrett were elected to reign as queen and king over the lovely evening. id been chosen king ypsys, tramps, and thieves .. . which is which2 INGRID, say something Now, you count to ten; and we'll go hide A rose and a crown turn President Gail into Princess Gail Karla, We Bid You Well! The main attraction at the Fourth of July celebration was the senior queen candidates selected by their classmates. The queen candidates included: Kissable Karla Bidwell, Marvelous Mary Ellen Saxman, Thoughtful Tammie Tunison, and Delightful Debbie Reed. Before the festive Fourth began, Karla was crowned as the lovely reigning queen. The Fourth in Colon was also filled with a parade of faces to be admired, many floats to be enjoyed, several booths to be manned, all lost brothers and sisters to be found, much food and drink to be consumed, and, of course, fireworks to be oooohed and aaaahhhed. Yankee Doodle came to Colon riding on a Magi bunny, stuck a feather in his cap, and said, Karla, you're a real honey! New band director? 29 I wanna' ride. Hey, ya' lil' chickadee! Hurry! It's my turn to go. I won?! ? Yankee Doodle Dandies Go South, to the Border What a trip! Good or bad, there are some seniors who will never forget. The first stop was Saint Augustine — for all you history fans, that's the oldest city in the U .S. of A. Next, the highjumping whale at Marine-land entertained the group. At Cocoa Beach you could find the seniors soaking up the rays and dunking in the salt. Ferris wheels and spinning wheels fascinated the class tourists at Disney World. The seniors toured Cape Kennedy and watched the Sky Lab lift-off (sort of). Their last stop was in Ringold, Georgia, where they watched truckers come and truckers go. An adventure and sight never to be forgotten! And finally, back to Colon for the eighth inning of the final varsity baseball game. (Better late, than never—I guess.) Noise, parties, the six dingalings, wheels, sand, sun, liberated girls, and Jordan injuries—what a trip!! My hair looks awful; just get a picture of my body. Gee whiz, Gloria! Meandering Miller, Timid Trigger, Hip Holder, Spine Scratcher. Move your head, Mr. Miller—your nose is about to be rebounded. Teachers defeat Seniors on or off their Quadrupeds This varnish ain't bad. Is he conscious? Then tell the------to get up from there and quit faking. W.C. Fields’ Quotable Quotes Naturally I'll do my pool act in this picture, it would be ridiculous not to. I don't know why I ever come in here—the flies get the best of everything. My illness is due to my doctor's insistence that I drink milk, a whitish fluid they force down helpless babies. Every cloud has a silver lining and every plate of vegetable soup is filled with vegetables. I never drink water—that's the stuff that rusts pipes. I feel as though the Russian army had been walking over my tongue in their stocking feet. Is he one of a kind or part of a matched set? WwBuf mmmmm Upshot of it was, that the witch doctor turned to me and said, I'm sorry, but you've contracted beriberi, botts, and that dreaded of all diseases--mogo on the gogogo. He handed me a bill for thirty-two beads and three yards of yellow ribbon. djlSLM- QjfrnuuX' JL tiurxju jiyrO jJuuJXj ouA J TKOytu IvfuiHs Jvu nouAJhjtiLkts jJuu AuM Jh% ju JoOuJL Asnd 'I ujl Jthju OiXujtxJCcnO. -U- C. si uirfo XL jXhjXnc Ujoxtkj botyuthj Ch aJXna -to, c. Jthju QJlt Corruyyu J+aJjt jf Kjthuv XXrrnJL QtynaMuJ. 'BuJr PxL _ Jf zow sflXyO £Jck , th lDUakj KXJU. -io.t. JXScL) ARDIS LORENE SCHWARTZ In 1983 she will try to convince Glenn to give her $2 a week for groceries instead of $1. BARBARA ANN SEAFERT In 1983 she will be the head cashier at the Colon IGA. BENJAMIN DWIGHT THULIN In 1983 he will still be hitchhiking his way to Sturgis. BOB STALLKAMP In 1983 he will cut his first record on Green Valley Jamboree. CHARLES GEORGE BROKER In 1983 he will be selling hot cross buns and helping Kathi Hershey sell organs. CYNTHIA LYNN CONKLIN In 1983 she will be surrounded by her little baby sweat hogs—her favorite being Glenn. BARBARA JEAN GALES In 1983 she will sell the 500th chocolate ice cream cone at the Colon Tastee-Freez. CARL ADRIAN SHELLENBERGER In 1983 he will be challenging Joe Frazier to the fight. DEBORAH ELLEN COPENHAFER In 1983 she will finally find a ruler that is actually straight. 36 DEBORAH MARIE BALCH In 1983 she will be running a home for unwanted dogs. DEBRA ANN HARGREAVE In 1983 she will be Lassie's own personal verterinarian. DEBRA DIANE REED In 1983 she will be living on a farm raising beitz. fifti DENISE KAYE HODGSON In 1983 she will purchase some new jump ropes for Colon's Magi Bunnies. DENNIS JAMES BONTRAGER In 1983 he will be matching up couples on his Let's Make a Date show on television. DENNIS RAY HENDRICKSON In 1983 he will open up a Dairy Queen right next to the Colon Tas-tee-Freez. DOUGLAS DEERING THAXTON In 1983 he will be the publisher of the Colon newspaper, The DDT Express. DIANA LYNN BRENEMAN (VELIE) In 1983 she will still be fixing up her new old house. DOUGLAS VON BURKE In 1983 he will actually find the old man that supposedly ran him off the road. DIANE LYNN BIRCH In 1983 she will still be explaining to Doug why she was voted class flirt. DONALD JEFFERY WAGNER In 1983 he will be a professor of Speech and Debate at U. C. L. A. EDWARD LEE TUTEWILER In 1983 he will still be trying to figure out what a flashing red oil light means. DONALD EUGENE COSSAIRT In 1983 he will have to buy George a new truck. DONALD ROBERT BROKER In 1983 he will still be trying to impress Becky and her friends. ELLA MARIE SCHRADER (SCHINMAN) In 1983 she will be the first accountant at Colon High School. HAROLD DAVID WALTERS In 1983 he will still be posing for pictures for his sister. GLENN PATRICK MIDDLETON In 1983 he will be mayor of Dowagiac. INGRID KRISTINE LUNDSTROM In 1983 she will be starring in the Broadway hit, Color Me Colon. GLORIA ANN MIKOLAJCZYK In 1983 she will still be trying to master the fluorescent light bulb. GREGORY MATTHEW RYAN In 1983 he will be coaching the Colon Magi Football Team. IVIN FARRELL RIDDLE In 1983 he will be voted Parker of the Year and will receive a new red flashlight. JEANEA TTE KAY ST A UFFER In 1983 she will be named The Prettiest Girl in the Whole U. S. A JEANNE ANN ROCKELEIN In 1983 she will be the head cheerleader for the N. C. A. A. IVAN LEE DECKER In 1983 he will find the person who broke his car window. 40 JEFFREY LEE WARREN In 1983 he will find the real Chicken of the Sea at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. JOSEPH ALAN THORNTON In 1983 he will be Mildred's assistant for the Saturday afternoon activities. Makeup to break up (the audience. ) JOHN HOWARD SPROWL In 1983 he will be teaching his son how to gun. JOHN LIVINGSTONE MC CARTNEY In 1983 he will be doing Irish Spring commercials. KARLA JEAN BIDWELL In 1983 she will be manufacturing red cheerleading ribbons and warming her cold fingertips. Ladybug, ladybug, fly away home! Kung Fu Most Athletic Couple Return of the Pilgrims? The Rookies Got all the goodies packed, Tim? KARRY LEE JACKSON In 1983 he will be editor-in-chief of the Farmer's Report. KATHERINE SUE YOUNG In 1983 she will be sending autographed albums to her Colon friends from Nashville. KATHRYN SUSAN OUTMAN In 1983 she will still be trying to convince her mother that college life is not all bad. LEON GORDON BARRETT In 1983 he will still be enjoying his senior candy with his family. LINDA KAY WARKENTINE In 1983 she will be running the office at C. H. S. LORENE ELAINE QUIBELL In 1983 she will be the head of the FDA. LUCINDA JOY JOHNSON In 1983 she will be smiling for the Ultra-Brite commercials on television. MARK EUGENE FINKEY In 1983 he will produce an ear of corn that is two-feet long. MARTHA JANE SHOOP In 1983 she will open the Colon Candy Shoop. MOR) NOT AVUJlli 43 MARY ELLEN SAXMAN In 1983 she will be the recreation leader at a Korean U. S. O. MICHAEL ALAN C1ARK In 1983 he will open the original Clark Bar. MICHAEL LEE KURZAWSKI In 1983 he will be a scientist at Cape Kennedy working on Project Vanessa. MICHAEL VERN PERSONS In 1983 he will be elected president of the N. F. O. What I must do, and not what people think, is all that concerns me. MILDRED GENEVA SIMPSON In 1983 she will be the head of the Saturday Afternoon Intramural Program in Colon. NADINE FERN CARPENTER In 1983 she will still be the Wright one. 44 PHILLIP REED DECKER In 1983 he will receive the Nobel Science Award for his research on What Makes a Buzz? RANDY MILO DENNEY In 1983 he will be a baldheaded science instructor at M. I. T. 45 RAYNALDO GRANADO In 1983 he will open a chain of world-famous Raynaldo Taco Stands. RICHARD LEE MACAULAY In 1983 he will print a book on Effective Presidential Procedures. RICHARD JAMES BURGESS In 1983 he will finally convince JAR to give him a single motel room. Richard Lee, you're a pain! RICKY EARL THURSTON In 1983 he will finally hit high G on his cornet. ROBERT PAUL OUTMAN In 1983 he will be trying to teach his son how to shoot a basketball. SALLY JEAN DOST In 1983 she will be mashing apples in Union City, completing THIS annual, and hugging Rimsky. STEPHEN KARL COLLINS In 1983 he will be sitting under a tree, reading a good book, and enjoying nature. TERRY ANN AVERY In 1983 she will still be trying to talk Bob into letting her become a career woman. TIMOTHY ALLAN JORDAN In 1983 he will get anything and everything he wants or already has —somehow. THOMAS ROBERT SMITH In 1983 he will be the General Telephone repairman for C.H.S. and replace broken phones. VIRGINIA KAY HOSTETLER In 1983 she will be coaching the Olympic Girls' Basketball Team. TAMIRA FLO TUNISON In 1983 she will be an airline stewardess on Hugh Heffner's Playboy Flight. THOMAS CLYDE COLPETSIR In 1983 he will be test driving Chevy Vegas across the front lawn at C.H.S. WILLIAM ALLEN HOLSINGER In 1983 he will be a yearbook ad viser and then he'll really understand. AVAILABLE 47 AK, JJvu (poeticdj Jjdbth- hudr 'dthju JhbuASL. dJwua) jfjbthjsKfy JLM . JhaAMQ A- nudOjiA a- tuJtAtru -U). C ■ d uJcLv tJuL OoClo iutaJn jOl. JImjJ-udhiAju U OUu ncr JU oCunXu k0 u J3UJJl . {aJ. 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Steve Waterhouse Su Dost Sue Casselman Tina Clipfell Tom Lawver Tom Weinberg I found this diploma, and I'm gonna' keep it. mdy Sharp arb Findley •arb Taylor en Kruszka •etsy Young Bill Burgett Billie Jean Ludlow Bob De Hoff Bob Granado Brenda Burgess Brent Engel Bruce Broker Carol Vaughn Carolyn Bontrager Cheri Jennings c Lhji UsOua+o 1 Cheryl Van Vorst Cricket Stewart Dave Atkinson Debbie Hodgson I Debbie Schwartz Debbie Shellenberger Debbie Tucker Dennis Birch Diane Klein Diane Schoiber Doreen Linebrink Doug Smith Evelyn Carpenter Gxdget Burns Harvey Gingerich Jean Johnson Jim Brown Jim Miller Jim Weinberg John Philo Judy Allen Julie Prall Karen Jackson -fs arrptJM ' 'jLcdcLo Karen King Karen Loudenslager Noah Von Burke Kathi Hershey Keith McClish Keith Walton Kelcie Tefft Ken Quibell Keven Hardy Linda Gentry Liz Rench Marilyn Bontrager Mark Rowlson Mark Vogler Mike Waltke Nancy Jourdan Pete Fletcher Phil Cross grove Rex Bertrand Rich Thrams Rich Yoder Ron Schwartz Roseann Wood Sharon Kline Sherie Hicks Sherri Kurzawski Steve Kline Steve Taylor Sue Frecker Terry Davis Tim Hartman Tom Babbs Tom Muckel Vanessa Harvey Wayne Embler Susie Spotless littering??? Colon's singing sextet. Barb Murray Beth Collins Beth Klawinski Bev Taylor Bobbi Dawson Bonnie Klein Bonnie Lucas Cathy Ruge Chip Wood Cindy Nightingale Corby Clipfell Dale Shook Daphne Clark Dave Van Wormer Dawn Claar Debbie Outman Dwight Hostetler Edith Chapman Frances Quake Fred Bennett Gina Warlick Greg Doffing Hershel France Jaynie Schwartz Jeff Thaxton Jeff Wickey Jim Babcock Jim Owsley Joe Stauffer Joe Vogler cdLta i '74 -G jidr ohn Bradley }hn Kime Dhn Smith ohn Vogler 'a thy Alexander Keith Hershey Kelly Van Vorst Kim Ross Kurt Arney Laurie Inman Lea Ann Stachowiack Lennie Schwartz Linda King Linda Weiderman Lloyd Holderman Lou Ann Hardy Lovina Bontrager Lowayne Yoder Lyle Barrett Mabel Clark Marcia Gaylord Mark Eldridge Mark Schrock Mary Ellen Rockelein I'm the fastest shift key in the West. Mike Shoop Nancy Johnson Pat lobe Patty Riddle Randy Jones Ray Hodgson Rhonda Thurston Rick Fredenburg Rick Gann Rob Baad Robert Jackson Robin McClish Robyn German Rod Sunday Rose Ann Granado Mike Frohriep Mike Hargreave Mike Kruszka Rose Marie Granado Russell Smith Ruth Ann Smith Ruthella Packer Sandy Bailey Sanford Hicks Sharon Mikolajczyk Sheri Giant Sheryl Franks Steve Van Vorst Sue Simpson Sue Walters Tammy Mesler Terrie Hicks Terry Drake Theresa Rench Tod Holtz Tom Cossairt Tom Frisbie Trudy Sunday oft jlwi riytS-a- AOii IXLCth 4 jdL mOAn Aptd'. 6 JLJeju fa u 'bhjL, id, C. Valarie Waltke Vicki Loudenslager Walt Kiefer Wendy Thornton Annee Reed April Malone Becky Lucas Becky Palmer Becky Walton Bob Dady Bob Richardson Bob Van Dam Bob Walls Brace Millard Calvin Linebrink Carol Klein Chris First Cindy Bidwell Clarence Johnson XAj nQ_£h Connie Outman Dale Norman Darrel Hartman Darrel Knight David Jones Debbie Decker Debbie Yoder Derren Smith Diane Frecker Don Giant Duane Wagner Fred Lepley Gloria Clark Greg Leister Janet Lane Janice O'Connell Jay Bertrand Jennie Smith Jerry Roach Jim Wolfe John Holton Kim Kline Krag Johnson Larry Reichow Linda Johnson Lisa Quibell Joni Nystrom Julie Bertrand Karen Barrett Kathy Atkinson Kathy Seafert Lucy Olney Lyle Warkentine Mark Sharp Mark Waterhouse Marlene Yoder Tammy Saxman Terry Decker Vicki Van Vorst Wendy Kline Melody Riddle Melody Smith Mike Carr Mike Miller Penne Adamski Rick Swihart Roger Robertson Roger Van Dam Ron Lane Sam Crossgrove Sandy Norman Scott McClish Sharon Schwartz Steve Davis Steve Downs Steve King ... then we get inside the lockers? What kind of fire drill is this? For detention I hang by my thumbs, but she has to put her nose against a wall. Alan Burns Alice Hershey Amy Edsell Andy Gingerich Andy Holtz Anne Bower Barb King Barb Shane Brent Birch Brett Johnson ‘t '78 Buddy Jent Chad Schipper Charles Gentry Cherri Bennett Cheryl Clark Chip Nichols Chris Crossgrove Cindy Cossairt Clarence Harrison Connie Frecker Dan Kiefer Dan Walters Dana Schwartz Danny Ross Debbie Holderman Debbie Webb Dennis Babbs Diane Taylor Don King Doug Boa Is f- ■ b rr Friends are for liking Doug Taylor Eileen Atkinson Ernie Stauffer Gary Springman Greg Eberhard Jack Barnes Janet Markus Jay Van Wormer Jean Bamebee Jeanne Buehlman Jeff Bryan Jeff Fisher Jim Kime Joan Farber Joe Stauffer joe Waltz Jon Pattison Karen Rockelein Karol Rockelein Kathy Saxman Kathy Vaughn Ken Kruszka Ken McClish Kevin McClish MA, n?u OumizM, uburo - 4M' -cSul, JLjhy JLuncmaL p t -OJ.C. Kevin Miller Kim Miller Kim Wickey Kris Briggs Larry Davis Liz Frisbie Lori Reed Lou Ann Yoder Margaret Middleton Marilyn Loudenslager Mark Hargreave Mark Thornton Melanie Trine Mike Jacobs Neil Modert Pam Hughes Pam Loudenslager Pam Mesler Pam Saxman Pat Howard Pat Mikolajczyk Patty Truckey Peggy Smoker Peggy Warkentine Ralph Merkle Randy Allen Richard Davis Richard Hostetler Rick Nichols Robert Long Robert Spearow Roberta Smith Robin Thornton Rodney Bonham Ron Danberry Ron Denny Ronnie Bontrager Sally Sanders Sam Hostetler Sherry Adams Sherry Dupuis Steve Siscoe Steve Vogler Susan Ryan Susan Weston Tammy Daniels Tammy Penn Terresa Granado Tim Truckey Tom Lundstrom Veronica Denton Vince Capman Wally Trine Who! ?! Please! One more snow day! Ants in your pants? Your name's Bonnie Rontrager?!? Spinning Wheel She's so pretty that I feel like a King! You grow up the day you have your first real laugh—at yourself. Where's the party, Doug? Don't you think I'm Sharp?1 It's what's up front that counts! Jtt „ fkJr yOhb Juufi- u JX, -CO. C. aSlSc . s-XjliL. ZXWJU y Oj€ULJ $ ]) c (m M- Aju uts HtL CaJlIL kj Q ryjy. . -U). G. SjuJLdL' It’s Been A Hard Day’s Night! The annual staff will do and has done almost anything and everything for money. Each yearbook costs a great deal more than $6.00, so the staff has the chore of finding the extra money to cover the excess cost. Outstanding annual staff members include: top advertising salesman, Bobbi Dawson; cover design artist, Doris Trine; business manager, Nancy Jourdan; layout editor, Kathi Hershey (Maggie); editor-in-chief, Sally Dost; and advisor, Miss Rhoade. The smiJe on your face is the light in the window that tells people that you are at home. ... a few people hadn't really cared, this yearbook never would have been completed. But a few did care enough to produce a 1973 yearbook for YOU. If the annual staff had decided to dedicate this book, these six people should definitely share that honor. Thank you, Mrs. Hershey, for your concern and for sharing our financial worries; thank you, Miss Rhoade, for all the sleepless nights and worry-filled days; thank you, Mike, for the many trips to Colon and for the rush orders; thank you, Mr. Trenary, for the many clever captions (a wordless annual is quite a bore); thank you, Kathi, for giving up so many activities and doing much more than your share; and thank you over and over again, Sally, for realizing your responsibility and having the stamina and determination to fulfill this commitment. “The Elected Elite” Freshmen don't feel chained to school, just linked together with one another. United we stand, divided we fall cry: Adviser Mrs. Haas, Sec. Sandy Bailey, S.C. Rep. Gina Warlick, Pres. Steve Van Vorst, V. Pres. Jeff Thaxton, S.C. Rep. Keith Hershey, and Treas. Terrie Hicks. Maybe it takes us a little longer to learn our class schedules and locker combinations, but next year we won't be the little seventh graders. Unlocking new doors for the class are: Adviser Mr. Have any questions about dances? Ask the sophomores; they have had plenty of experience and success. Swinging directors include: Pres. Keith Walton, Sec. Vanessa Harvey, S.C. Rep. Karen Loudenslager, Treas. Sherie Hicks, V. Pres. Kelcie Tefft, S.C. Rep. Steve Taylor (absent), and Adviser Mr. Williamson (absent). If the money from the many hours of working in the concession stand and sponsoring dances pays for graduation and our other bills, we might have enough money left to recuperate with a senior trip to Floirda for some sun and sleep. Senior Sizzlers include: Treas. Cheers! No, that's not what Basic H is for. Oh well, we don't care what people use it for, just so they buy it. This is snow joke, folks; wfe really need your money. Mr. Tie nary says so. Fund raisers include: S. C. Rep. Su Dost, V. Pres. Doris Trine, S.C. Rep. Sharee Gloor, Sec. Dianna Summers, Treas Tina Clipfell, Pres. Gail Downs, S.C. Rep. Billy Lederman, and Adviser Mr. Trenary. Debbie Hargreave, Sec. Denise Hodgson, Pres. Rich Macaulay, S.C. Rep. Doug Burke, Adviser Mr. Rittman, Bus. Man. Cindy Conklin, V. Pres. Karla Bidwell, S.C. Rep. Debbie Reed (absent), and Bus. Man. Barb Gales (absent). There's nothing to eighth grade—we're sliding right through. No wonder school is easy with the help of representatives like: Sec. Debbie Decker, S. C. Rep. Kim Kline, Treas. Janice O'Connell, S.C. Rep. Chris First, V. Pres. Cindy Bidwrell, fres. Mark Sharp, and Adviser Mr. Kulcsar. ... and then they always wonder why we're tardy. Climbing a fence just to get to class is no picnic! The latest hairstyles— Victory Upsweep, The Wrap-A-Neck, and Cardinal Tuft . 74 “Brains” And “Power” Flourish Prolifically Juniors and seniors are elected to the National Honor Society by the faculty on the basis of outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Membership in the National Honor Society is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on a high school student. Busy planning field trips to universities and colleges were: Pres. Debbie Reed, V. Pres. Cindy Johnson, Sec. Denise Hodgson, Treas. A1 Wagner, S. C. Rep. Debbie Vogler, and Adviser Thaxton. Worms do not fly. The billboard in front of the school is to be used for the students' benefit. School should be fun. These were some of the astounding statements agreed upon by student council members this past year. Student council reviewed the junior-senior policy and made recommendations to the administration and board of education. They also sponsored a Christmas program for the student body and Mary Ellen's piglet. And the ice cream at noon--love those fudgie bars! The student council initiated this program for the sweet-tooth students. Leading the organization were: Pres. Ivin Riddle, V. Pres. Sally Dost, Sec. Su Dost, Treas. Debbie Hargreave, and Adviser Bosshart. “Sports Spectacular:” Magi On The Move The purpose of the varsity club is to promote high moral standards and good sportsmanship throughout the entire student body. To be eligible for membership an athlete must have earned a varsity letter. This year was the first time that girls were allowed to be considered for membership. CHS has at last integrated the varsity club. The members only worked on one project this year—helping with concessions at the tournament. But Adviser Miller says they will be much more active next year with money-making projects. The all-male group of officers were: Pres. Bob Out-man, V. Pres. Mike Kurzawski, Sec. A1 Wagner, and Treas. Doug Bailey. F. F. A. Chapter Sweetheart, 1973—Karla Bidwe 11 Star Greenhand--Mark Eldridge Under the leadership of Adviser King and President John Sprowl, F. F. A. members were kept quite busy this past year: kicking their heels at a square dance where Karla Bidwell was named Chapter Sweetheart with her court members present, Alice Colpetsir, Karen Loudenslager, and Debbie Outman; attending The Farm Progress Show in Galesburg, II. ; selling rat and mouse bait; participating in The State F. F. A. Convention in East Lansing, Mi.; winning all their varsity basketball games; achieving victory at 5 of their 7 JV basketball games; selling close to $550 worth of flower and vegetable seeds; and completing projects for the year. In addition to King and Sprowl, the chapter also benefited from the advice of V. Pres. Leon Barrett, Sec. Rich Macaulay, Treas. Mike Person, Sentinel Mark Fink-ey, and Reporter Karry Jackson. When do I get to play? Select Sowers And Speakers Public Speaking—Karen Jackson Star Chapter Farmer—Dave Walters Wonder if I could have her autograph... Just shake my hand, Rich. Tom's tippin' two. Excellent speaker? Affirmative! Get the facts! You must have facts and figures to substantiate your argument. This year's debate topic dealt with the financing of public education. The debate team, with Coach Finch's help, scored 5 wins and 7 losses. The debate team had many interesting experiences this past year: they missed two debates due to ice and snow days, Ed Tutewiler had to speak in 4 debates in one day—with laryngitis (sort of), and Ivin Riddle won 2 debates--the only times he participated in meets throughout the year. At the final debate tournament, Don Wagner was named the Second Highest Affirmative Speaker of the Day. This announcement was based on the accumulation of total speaker points for the day. Outstanding Debate Awards were presented to Don Wagner, Sally Dost, Ivin Riddle, and Ed Tutewiler for their contributions in debate this past year. Love, Life, Liberty Is this a basketball hoop or home plate? Give him a little kiss. Won't ya' ? Huh? The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Music Remember: the long night practices; the excitement of driving into the Sturgis parking lot and seeing many other band members who were as nervous as you were; when Brent Engel's hat strap broke three seconds before we marched onto the field; the Let Us Entertain You song and the three girls who had to show everyone how to do it; the many, many pin wheels we had to turn; the time everyone on both sides of the field stood up for the Colon High School song; the time no one knew where to go, but the audience thought it was a new stunt; the time Steve Waterhouse took a bow; the time the two lines were supposed to meet in the center and only eight people made it; the long Christmas Concert; the time Mr. Swikoski's friend came and gave us helpful hints; the time we tried to sell popcorn and Rex to Colon's citizens; the Spring Concert when we all were recognized and the special awards were presented—going to Sally Dost, Debbie Reed, and Ivin Riddle; the hours waiting for No. 121 to be called; the tomorrow that never came for the new rules; the new filing system; the time Colon's biggest bus hauled seven people to the July Fourth Parade; Sally Dost's apple that almost blinded a Union City band member; and many more unique experiences? Remember all the good times we had, and all the not-so-good moments we lived through. Being a CHS band member is a fascinating memory in itself never to be forgotten. Can you find the two people that have switched horns? (Ten points. ) Look at that touchdown—it's for our team CHS loyalty in action V stands for vivacious, Hum dinger choir members include FIRST ROW: K. Friend, A. Schwartz, M. Bontrager, C. Bontrager, and R. Wood. SECOND ROW: Director Swikoski, D. Shellenberger, J. Prall, M. Simpson, C. Van Schoick, D. Klein, J. Allen, and S. Van Schoick. THIRD ROW: B. Waltke, D. Prall, T. Babbs, R. Hoyt, B. Lederman, G. Mikolajczyk, D. Birch (absent), J. Stauffer (absent), T. Davis (absent), S. Kline (absent), and K. Cornett (absent). Playing statue? I I I Varsity band members include FIRST ROW: A. Schwartz, D. Linebrink, C. Van Vorst, L. King, D. Bontrager, B. Taylor, T. Tunison, and D. Shellenberger. SECOND ROW: R. Nystrom, K. Tefft, T. Mesler, K. King, D. Copenhafer, S. sons, B. Stallkamp, B. Engle, M. Saxman, K. Hershey, D. Reed, R. McClish, K. Ross, S. Mikolajczyk, T. Sunday, and W. Thornton. THIRD ROW: J. Prall, C. Nightingale, M. Gaylord, L. Johnson, S. Waterhouse, M. Vogler, S. Dost, I. Riddle, R. Burgess, R. Thurston, K. Quibell, K. Hershey, J. Johnson, R. Bertrand, and P. Riddle. FOURTH ROW: Director Swikoski, M. Hargreave, D. Har-greave, C. Wood, D. Prall, D. Burke, S. Bailey, J. Kime, T. Babbs, J. Smith (absent), J. Schwartz (absent), and P. Fletcher (absent). Is he taking our picture Ooom-pa-pa! o LMs JjOyuil, juv AaAs Jjo UhJhJ . . . jQM d ) JnKJiy djl r J JXj JLd 1 JLonjis cr[ JLjAbxJr 0W1W. ■AjJ.C. Z m cLgS U JkAuv jtc Jim. {yQjUhsns llwAsas Ou JJaju AMMaH JjsmjLAJ- C. LulMc yO UJJJlMfL) OX Xxmj, — 1juuu njtr J0u- [frbLs -00. C. d MdJ MwnJ XfyjjJr Lull. J JXM oJr 7-8-9- You’re Doing Fine! Coach Kulcsar's Energetic Eighth Graders I'll just put a mental whammy on my man What did the Coach say comes next? Wright on! Coach Wright's Fightin' Freshmen, Coach Engle's Super Seventh Graders Hold him, Mark; I'll kick him I' 11 pretend I'm shooting You’re on the right track! —. Ralph s playin cowboy again. That foam bag is heavier than it looks! Where's the gate? Junior high track highlights included: Dale Norman's 3 firsts at Constantine, Duane Wagner's high jump of 5 1 , and the first place at Constantine by the 880-relay team of Kim Kline, Joni Nystrom, Larry Rei-chow, and Melody Smith. Coach Trenary and the team can be proud of their 61 1 2-59 1 2 victory over Constantine and their many ribbons. • ' We’re in the “Wright” Field The JV baseball team didn't set any stupendous records, but they brought home a few victories throughout the season. JV sluggers include FIRST ROW: Dave Van Wormer, Mike Kruszka, John Kime, Tom Frisbie, and Keith Hershey. SECOND ROW: Coach Wright, Rick Fredenburg, Mike Hargreave, Tod Holtz, Chip Wood, Dennis Birch (absent), Brent Engel (absent), and Manager Jim Kime (absent). Concentration Camp Colon does provide activities for the prisoners. ► ‘ - I'll bet Basic H can't even get those gritters out! A giant step for mankind! If you're gonna' cry about it, just go home to your mother. 91 First, I'll kick off his face mask; then, I'll beat his head off with my bat. Stand Up And Cheer! Magi Men Are Here! I could be home watching The Mary Tyler Moore Show .. .or, gee ! I could be out with... Obviously, a case of holey formations Victory was not achieved, but the JV team continued their efforts. Magi include FIRST ROW: Managers Rick and Marty Nichols, Joe Stauffer, Rick Freden-burg, Mike Frohriep, Tom Cossairt, Ray Hodgson, Keith Hershey, Jim Weinberg, Tod Holts, and John Vogler. SECOND ROW: Jeff Thaxton, Chip Wood, Sanford Hicks, Lloyd Holderman, Rick Lawver, Keith McClish, John Kime, Lyle Barrett, Mike Hargreave, Robert Jackson, Tom Frisbie, and Andy Sharp. THIRD ROW: Coach Miller, Steve Taylor, Keith Walton, Rick Granado, Rod Sunday, Rex Bertrand, Rollen Frederick, Rob Baad, Rich Thrams, John Philo, Bob Granado, Steve Van Vorst, Harvey Gingerich, Asst. Coach Wright, Bruce Broker (absent), and Brent Engel (absent). After much patience and support, the JV basketball team's many hours of practice began to pay off in desired results. JV jumpers include FIRST ROW: Coach Young, Dennis Birch, and Andy Sharp. SECOND ROW: Sanford Hicks, Pete Fletcher, and Rich Thrams. THIRD ROW: Keith Walton, Steve Taylor, Jim Weinberg, Rod Sunday (absent), Rollen Frederick (absent), Bob Granado (absent), and Manager Steve King (absent). Do What Ya’ Gotta’ Do: Looking out for a victory are Alice Hershey, Barb King, Margaret Middleton, Karen Rockelein, Peggy Smoker, and Marilyn Loudenslager. Cheer! This is a B-52 imitation. When you have five people, you just use Theresa for the basketball. A perfect herkie! We'd like to teach the world to cheer in perfect harmony. Wendy Thornton Robyn German Sue Walters Don't you think there's an awful lot of lettuce on this submarine sandwich? Cheerleading is really tough; five died at the last game. Terry Avery Sally Pereons Karen Loudenslager Theresa Rench Sink it, Magi, sink it! 'The real heads —Captain KafHrPIershey, Advisor Ms. Amor, and Captain Jeanne Ann. A set of ’’head boards. Standing for a victory are Bonnie Klein, Sandy Bailey, Cindy Nightingale, Robyn German, and Mary Ellen Rockelein. Saint Jan and her electric halo. Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La--where's Ti? Reaching out for success are Becky Walton, Kim Kline, Linda Johnson, Melody Smith, Debbie Decker, and Cindy Bidwell. You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby! United we stand, divided we fall. We’ve Got What It Takes To Win! You're right, Magi Bunnies; you had what it takes alright! You had all the requirements for a winning team. You had Virginia Hostetler (most valuable player) controlling the floor, Coaches Curtis and Griffin yelling encouraging words from the side lines, new red and white jumping ropes for training, and captains Denise Hodgson and Virginia Hostetler boosting team spirit. But more important, you had team cooperation and enthusiasm. With the team's determination to win and skillful ability, it's easy to understand why the Magi Bunnies were named St. Joseph Valley League Champs. It's perfectly clear; we're the greatest! P. S. If you've got the time, we've got the team—the Number One team!! ! Su's sinking style A volleyball game? 98 There's no business like show business. onent PLAYERS TEFFT RIDDLE I] VANYORSJ I? 57 38 45 |8 18 55 SALES w 12 MESSLER 13 HOSTETLER 15 COLON AG HODGSON 20 UULU WARLICK 21 HICKS 22 HODGSON___24 rOUNfi____30 DOST 31 IK0LAJCZK32 Constantine EXIT 21 12 22 25 13 24 15 26 26 15 29 I want everybody to close their eyes and who ever took my whistle can just put it on the floor. .. immediately! Potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, peas, Coach Curtis says we gotta' eat a lot of these. Colon champs included FIRST ROW: managers Jonie Nystrom, Cindy Bidwell, and Debbie Decker. SECOND ROW: Coach Kathy Curtis, Kathy Young, Barb Gales, Denise Hodgson, Virginia Hostetler, and Gloria Mi-kolajczyk. THIRD ROW: Tammy Mesler, Kelcie Tefft, Sherie Hicks, Debbie Hodgson, Su Dost, Gina Warlick, and Kelly Van Vorst (absent). r The JV volleyball team achieved three victories for Colon. JV jumpers include FIRST ROW: Doris Trine, Jean Johnson, Barb Taylor, Captain Vanessa Harvey, and Sherie Hicks. SECOND ROW: Sherri Kurzawski, Betsy Young, Billie Jean Ludlow, Gina Warlick, Sandy Bailey, Su Dost (absent), Gidget Bums (absent), and Coach Curtis (absent). An angel coming through the skylight! Gabriel? The varsity volleyball team had a rather slow beginning. But after the girls got used to practicing with their bodies still sleeping and their hair still in rollers (the team had to practice in the mornings before school—our gym is a busy place) and Coach Curtis got her skirt on the right way, they succeeded in defeating Union City and Athens. The team only won 2 of their 10 games, but their enthusiasm was unmatched. Volley experts include first row: Debbie Hodgson, Barb Gales, Co-Captain Sally Dost, Karla Bidwell, and Mary Ellen Saxman. SECOND ROW: Coach Curtis, Jeaneatte Stauffer, Diane Birch, Debbie Hargreave (Most Imporved Player), Denise Hodgson, Co-Captain Cindy Clark (Most Valuable Player), Brenda Schwartz (absent), and Donna Bontrager (absent). 103 Coach Curtis, get the Arrid ready! “Walk A Mile In My Shoes” Look! Look! See Debbie run. See Debbie run fast! Debbie Hodgson qualified for the state track meet in the 80 hurdles. Because of her outstanding track ability and her ten first-place ribbons, she was named Most Valuable Player. Big Sister, Denise Hodgson, was also named Most Valuable Player after setting the long jump record at 15'3 and accumulating many points for the team. But it takes more than two poeple to win track meets over Union City, Pennfield, Constantine, Athens, and Climax Scotts. Through the team's united efforts and talents, only five schools managed to defeat them. Pacesetters include first row: Cindy Johnson, Debbie Hargreave, Jaynie Schwartz, Dawn Claar, Mary Ellen. Sax-man, Vanessa Harvey, and manager Debbie Decker. Second row: manager Cindy Bidwell, Sandy Bailey, Gina War-lick, Barb Gales, Coach Curtis, Debbie Hodgson, Robyn German, Denise Hodgson, Sally Persons, Debbie Outman (absent), and Jeanne Ann Rockelein (absent). A robyn trying its wings for the first time? Let me down easy. Runnin’, Jumpin’, Throwin’, Sweatin’! The boys' track team only won two meets—Burr Oak and Climax-Scotts, but they kept right on runnin' and jumpin' and throwin' and sweatin' for many hours after school. The team did set three records for Colon this past year: Steve Waterhouse ran the mile in 3.51, Joe Thornton equaled the high jump record of 5'9 , and Steve Tasker finished the high hurdles with a time of 16.2. Spring Sportsmen include first row: Ray Hodgson, Dan Penn, Jeff Warren, Dale Shook, Dennis Birch, Harvey Gingerich, and Mike Hargreave. Second row: Coach Young, Jim Miller, John Philo, Most Valuable Player Joe Thornton, Rex Bertrand, Doug Bailey, Steve Waterhouse, Alan Tomlinson, Rob Baad, Steve Outman, Jim Weinberg, Keith McClish (absent), Most Improved Player Bob Outman (absent), and Steve Tasker (absent). Here's the school key; take it and run. It's my pea shooter! All this just for bein' tardy?!? The end of the game... the end of the season. About to play leap frog? The Drenched Diamond That's enough posing, Don; you're supposed to run now. Diamonds are a girl's best friend. . .except for Mother Nature. The Magi Sluggers had a difficult time scheduling practices and games with all the rain during the season. But after the diamond changed from mud to dirt, the team's record certainly improved. Varsity hitters include first row: Dennis Springman, Most Improved Player Rich Thrams, Andy Sharp, and Lynn Johnson. Second row: J. Thaxton, Steve Taylor, Joe Thornton, and Mike Kurzawski. Third row: Alan Tomlinson, Most Valuable Player A1 Wagner, Doug Burke, and John Sprowl. Fourth row: Coach Kulcsar, Manager Hershel France, Manager Jay Van Wormer, Don Broker (absent), and Buzz Decker (absent). 106 Colon 5 'r— £ I .8 Is 13 1° I5 I 4 ■2 —1 w Opponent Union City 6 Constantine 5 White Pigeon 4 Centreville 20 Climax-Scotts 4 Constantine 2 White Pigeon 0 Centreville 9 Climax Scotts 1 Meadon 19 Burr Oalt - 3 Athens 3 Schoolcraft 9 Bat man The Magi Sun Is Shining Like A Red Basketball He's gonna' push it right over that light fixture Coach, I really have to go to the locker room. The Magi certainly had an exciting and interesting season. Joe Smoker lost a shoe on the ceiling, Dennis Hendrickson and Bob Outman led the team in rebounding, Don Broker was called for traveling while two White Pigeon guys had him pinned to the floor, Dennis Hendrickson hit his elbow and caused the crowd to quit breathing for about 60 seconds, Doug Bailey was asked to hold his tongue and sit in his folding chair by Climax-Scotts' ref, Dennis Hendrickson and John Sprowl scored over 200 points each, Coach Percival coached the team during the tournament without really seeing them (more than his cheeks were nice and pink ), and Joe Smoker devised a new play at White Pigeon one evening—just turn your back to the other team members, heave the ball, and Don Broker will somehow manage to catch it. Ver-r-r-ry interesting! Vigorous varsity valuables include first row: Bob Outman, Steve Tasker, Lynn Johnson, Co-Captain Dennis Hendrickson (Most Valuable Player), Rick Burgess, and Joe Smoker. Second row: Manager Steve Downs, Co-Captain John Sprowl, Don Broker, Joe Thronton, Doug Bailey (Most Improved Player), A1 Wagner, and Coach Percival. into your mouth? Yeow! You two guys are ruining my Red Ball Jets. Kick him out of your way, Steve. He's got lint in his navel. Did you kick the habit? Colon Athletic Supporters Sweet Charity' The Mighty Magi come streaming out of the locker room The donkey basketball game has really handicapped me. Start the tape recorder, Mr. Miller, Opponent Athens Centreville Constantine White Pigeon Mendon Union City Burr Oak Climax-Scotts Schoolcraft Centreville Athens Constantine White Pigeon Mendon Union City Burr Oak Climax-Scotts Schoolcraft Mendon What is this.. .follow the leader? Get that fly outa' my hair! Yahoo! It's an old-fashioned hoe down. Keep It Up Big Magi. You’re looking mighty fine. Let’s hear it for the red and white one more time. Hey, you forgot your best friend! I'm not playing Charleston. N-n-n-n-nobody messes with the Magi! Hey, who coated this thing with rubber? Pray like this; then you won't get hurt Where's a band-aid? I've never tried to blow water balloon before. Should we wake up Coach Young and tell him the picture's over? v” 'T -i, 1 J - Through all kinds of weather, we'll all stick together. Scalp those Indians! The Magi should be congratulated for their dedication and desire to learn a completely new system of football, to run over 600 forty-yard sprints, to practice until dark, to overcome the many injuries suffered by the team, and to conform to the new wishes of a different coaching staff. Colon made history this year as we lost to Constantine in the first overtime game in the St. Joe Valley League's history of football. CHS also had the honor and privilege of playing the No. 1 ranked team in the state this year (Mendon). But the most memorable highlight was when we put together our finest offensive half of football in our final game with Burr Oak and came off the field for the last time a winner. M Ken and his harem of beauties. Opponent Athens Climax-Scotts Centreville Constantine Union City White Pigeon Mendon Burr Oak I can't reach my toes. 114 L'eggs are here! Varsity vibrations include FIRST ROW: Manager Dave Van Wormer, Manager Andy Holtz, Co-Captain Bob Outman (St. Joe Valley All Conference offensive tackle), Alan Tomlinson, A1 Wagner (St. Joe Valley All Conference linebacker), Tom Weinberg, and Mike Persons. SECOND ROW: Asst. Coach Percival, Mike Kurzawski (St. Joe Valley All Conference defensive tackle), Leon Barrett, Doug Burke, Steve Outman, J. Thaxton, Corrie Robbins, and Coach Young. THIRD ROW: Co-Captain John Sprowl, Tom Whit-ford, Buzz Decker, Dan Penn, Tim Jordan, Greg Ryan, Don Broker, Joe Thornton, Tom Lawver (absent), Dennis Springman (absent), and Jeff Warren (absent). Mini Mark JjWn. iXPurttkjvna, jQWJc Stisu SLA l r rwar iMA out mSwu- fU JKiuaj oqiiao OLAU jCj W. . Q b M vJJWu ... Jj � |) JrYu£$yJr dU tl JdhsiATUKjtJUjO CKW’ittoq bn 'QSLCBTufi v+hsu£ . . . (djhi. JWJ'uCU UL; ■ KJTiC rrVWCO -JU) C JO -U.t. JjtSdLo JhaojtJr oOl JUxoo xvhj 'teidou , uniUL- v u- +oJb_ JJr? -UC. 4juM� THE MAGIC CARPET LAKESHORE ELEVATOR INC. 118 • feed • seed • grain • coal and farm supplies Phone: 432-3350 Colon Each new day is an opportunity to start all over again .to cleanse our minds and hearts anew and to clarify our vision. And let us not clutter up today with the leavings of other days. Magi Country? I'm lookin' for Marlboro Country... What plans have you made for that paper wad, Mr. T? We put Ex-Lax in the chocolate cake... The time to be happy is now; the place to be happy is the way to be happy is to make others so. GLAS-TEC, INC. subsidiary of Brown Davidson Fiber Glass Elegance for modern and mobile living Kii Most complete : selection of Timex watches in this area at ||!° I BURR OAK DRUG “The Brightest 11 Spot in Town” la Burr Oak MAGIC CITY LANDSCAPING • Evergreens • Trees • Lawn and Garden Supplies 318 E. State St. Phone: 432-3181 Colon “You can count on us.” E. HILL OFFICE — CITIZEN’S STATE BANK gt SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 30 W. Chicago St. Coldwater Just when you think tomorrow will never come, it’s yesterday. Colon c BARTHOLOMEW 0 T H 1 N r i G Colon WOODCRAFTERS FURNITURE Colon Phone: 432-3916 Compliments of DOERR PRODUCTS CORPORATION Manufacturers of quality electric motors, bench Frames, and pumps Burr Oak Sturgis Phone: 489-5074 Burr Oak Our best wishes to Class of’73 BURKE RADIO AND TV J. D. BLAIN INSURANCE AGENCY Motorola Quasar Color TV Phone: 489-2744 Specializing in all kinds of insurance and bonds Burr Oak 106 N. Nottawa St. ‘We service our sales.” Sturgis “Perfect t t m Every' Coldwater Compliments of TRINE’S SERVICE BROKER MUSIC HOUSE Colon Phone: 432-2131 In the heart of Colon A friend is someone who comes BRYANT’S TV SALES AND SERVICE Yarn and Yarn Craft Specialty • Channel Master TV’s • Electrophonic Stereo Components • All types of antenna work 206 E. State St. Colon Congratulations to the Class of’73 TASTEE-FREEZ � rv Congratulations Seniors Of’7 3 STATE LINE GOLF CENTER, Improvement begins with “I”. Sturgis BURGER CHEF OF STURGIS HEMEL’S CHEVROLET, INC., Colon STURGIS AGENCY, INC. HILL CREST TAVERN, Sturgis CENTRAL MEAT MARKET, Sturgis MIDWAY LANES AND INN, Coldwater WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE, Sturgis ARNOLD AUTO PARTS CO., INC., Bronson CHRISTIAN SUPPLY CENTER, Sturgis COLON LION’S CLUB THE DORIS SHOPPE, Bronson Best wishes from KEN’S FOODLAND, INC. Mendon er Home of Black Angus Beef Your Spartan Store Rushing to BETTY’S BARGAINS 138 W. Main St. Phone: 496-7183 Mendon A complete resale shop WISE MOTORS Best Wishes to the Class of'73 COLMER DIVISION MAXITROL COMPANY Colon Emerson Cleaners Inc., Sturgis Hedwig S. Krumm, Sturgis Dr. K. H. Smelser, Colon DeForrest Strang, Sturgis Lakeland Motors, Sturgis Lucille Teuscher, Colon Owen’s Sunoco, Sturgis Lakeview Cleaners, Colon Tooman Barber Shop, Sturgis Claude E. West, Sturgis Miller’s Hardware, Bronson Udell Lepley, Colon GOOD LUCK R A D U A T E S LEI s'; HE INE IN X _ 128 The Dome A recluse isolated amongst the fields, interlocks planes to form faces of patchwork texture: each reflecting the men who hewed them. The penthouse remote in aloofness, commands a solitary view of the stars: after dusk shields all from civilization's prying eye. —Pat (Dart) Hellenga Only 96% proof, you say? My dear man, where's the other four? And which smile button do you prefer? Ideas are a lot like children — our own are wonderful. mm tm KING PHARMACY • Cosmetics • Fanny Farmer candy • Gifts • Hallmark cards • Prescriptions Colon Congratulations, Seniors! CHRIS BOLAND TIRE CO. 315 N. Nottawa St. Phone: 651-8663 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BURR OAK 228 S. Third St. Burr Oak “Your Full Service Community Bank” Sturgis CENTRAL SUPPLY HOUSE Burr Oak ONE HOUR MARTINIZING M SCHIPPER FUNERAL HOME BURR OAK MOTOR SALES DR. GEORGE HOEKZEMA Gifts that last LEO’S JEWELRY 205 West Chicago Rd. Sturgis mmmmimmmsmsi RUTH ANN’S DRESS SHOP in DR. AND MRS. RALPH A. WOOD BILL BURGETT The annual staff is very sorry for this book being so late. We feel we owe an explanation, after which you can form your own individual opinion. Imagine for a minute or two that you and 15 others were given the task of putting together a 132-page term paper. Now, instead of simply typing this term paper, you must publish it. Instead of just gathering facts and details for this paper, you must also illustrate it. The only time you are allowed to work on this project is during the daytime--but not during your study halls. At this moment, for some unknown reason, everyone decides to quit working on the project except for two friends. That leaves the entire term paper to be completed by three people. Now, if you have put yourself in this position, you can perhaps see how frustrating it was for this staff of three people to get the book done and why it is so late. Add to this problem, the photographer changing his was of processing pictures during the middle of the year and advertisers deciding not to pay for their ads causing financial difficulties. I just hope, as editor of this 1973 book, that even though it has come out so late that you feel as those of us who worked on the book do—that this annual fulfills the goals of providing a record of all the good things that have happened this past year. I also hope that you will accept the lateness of this book graciously and will continue to support the annual staffs and the editors in the future. Thank you! Sally Dost, Senior Editor-in-Chief 1973 132 m