Colon High School - Magi Yearbook (Colon, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1978 volume:

colon high school reflections volume 31 400 dallas street colon, michigan pride Pride is defined as: justifiable self-respect, delight or elation resulting from some act. As members of Colon High School, you as a student body and as individuals have many achievements to take pride in. We live in a rapidly changing time. With knowledge and technology rapidly expanding, we can not afford to submit to changing or lowering our standards, but should strive for high ideals. Too often we choose the simplest or shortest route without challenging our resources. There are numerous forms of pride. However, without a total commitment to a task, no matter how great or small it might be, your contribution will be viewed with less respect than if you had put forth a total effort. You do not have to be a star to be in a play. You do not have to be a hero to participate in a sport. You do not have to be a comedian to make others smile. You must simply be able to put something of yourself into whatever you do. Enjoy your achievements no matter how insignificant you feel they might be. Any honest contribution you make in your life is worthy of pride. Be confident of your ability to achieve or create. Each of us is capable of great accomplishments in some area if we are willing to put forth an effort. You will not know what pride is until you have truly given your best. Whether it is the personal satisfaction of completing a term paper, being a member of a winning team, or the shared pride of seeing a first place float you helped build, I hope that as you reflect on the contributions you have made to Colon High School you may do so with a sense of pride. With pride we present Reflections. 3 homecoming of 1977 King Emit? Stauffer and Queen Kris Johnson. Doreen Hostetler crowns Kris Johnson queen. Despite the Magi loss to Schoolcraft 31-0, the Magi’s spirit was strong. With the climax of Homecoming week, Magi spirit was still high. In addition to the usual King, Queen, and her court there was another new acti-vitity, a float contest. The results were good. The seniors won the float trophy. The Homecoming Queen Candidates were; Kris Johnson escorted by Dennis Babbs, Terri Lucas escorted by Richard Hostetler, Teresa Granado escorted by Ernie Stauffer. Class representitives were; Marie Timms escorted by A1 Davis, Penny McClish escorted by Lloyd Walton, and Julie Skinner escorted by Chris Trine. The final results for queen were— Queen Kris Johnson and King Ernie Stauffer. The cheerleaders made up a schedule for the week before homecoming. It consisted of Monday: jeans—T shirts, can drive, rocking chair marathon from 8:00 to 6:00, bonfire and activities, Tuesday: tie day-wild and weird ties, Wednesday: honor your varsity player day, powder puff football game, Thursday: red and white day, Friday: dress up, Homecoming queen election, pep assembly 1. 3:00 award can trophy 2. award spirit trophy, game 8:00. the trimmings of homecoming Oh No!!! Utile Bunny, Big Bunny. Sophomore float. robin thornton crowned queen Top: Doug Boals. Dennis Babbs. Jeff Diffendal, Mark Jeffcoat. Bottom: Connie Outman. Barb King. Pam Mesler. Kathy Saxman. Robin Thornton. Queen Robin Thornton and Marc Jeffcoat. cross country—on the move Top: Coach Smith, )oe Schwartz. Lance Thornton, Dean Benwire, Dennis Babbs. Chris Jennings, Vic Scare, Bottom: Kathleen Shoop, Ray Roland. Robert Kauffman. Lloyd Wagner, Les Schrader. Barb Loudenslager. Colon's 1977 Cross Country led by Senior Captain Dennis Babbs continued to grow and improve in this, its second year of competition. Highlights of the season were the new school record set by Dennis Babbs, 16:26; six medals won by Colon harriers in the Union City Invitational and second place in the first annual Colon Mini-Invitational. Junior Kathleen Shoop winning a medal in the Girls State meet with her fifteenth place finish. Special awards presented for the season, were Most Valuable Player: Lloyd Wagner Most Improved Player: Robert Kauffman 101%, Coaches Award: Dennis Babbs and Kathleen Shoop 9 Smile, when you say Cross Country! And the race begins. Meet? I thought this was a dance. 10 There it goes. varsity football Top: Coach Adrianson,(Carry Hostetler, Greg Higgins. Tony Campbell. Robert Spearrow. Barry Brewer. Steve Ryan. Alan Davis. Middle: Coach Critz. Andy Bailey. Mark Thornton. Ron Iordan. Duane Schwartz. Chris Klawinski. Mike Loudenslager. Bottom: Mgr. Ron Thrams. Andy Holtz. Ken Kruszka. Tim Truckey, John Dudasko. Larry Velie, Chuck Frisbie. Dean Fisher. Chris Lucas. This year the Colon Magi’s had a disappointing season, but we got a lot of experience. The Magi's are losing six seniors, Mark Hargreave, Andy Holtz, Ken Kruszka, Robert Spearow, Mark Thornton—captain, and Tim Truckey. The time and sportmanship put out by each and everyone involved with the football program is appreciated. We hope that next year will be better and with the experience we have we’re sure next year will be a successful one. Three varsity football players were given awards. 1977 Most Valuable Player—Mark Thornton 1977 Most Improved Player—Greg Higgins 1977 101% Award—Ken Kruszka. The team and coaches would like to thank everyone for your support. Want to Dance? Gotcha! Scramble. Its that time again. j.v. knows agony of defeat Top: Coach Adams, Rick Moore, Don Weiderman. Todd McClish. Butch Brew. Jeff Weinberg. Mike Ash Tom Perry. Thad Clipfell. |ohn Trussed. Roger Smith. Ken Hanson. Coach Croenendyk. Middle: )eff Granado. Larry Swartz. Shane Clipfell, Steve Frisbie, Rusty Winston. Dan Sharp. Mike Schoiber. Frank Walters. Waller Rei-mer, Jeff Hanson. Chris Trine. Bottom: Mark Mott. Barry Meyers. Darren Phillipson. Larry Bontrager John Du-dasko. Mike Brew. Dave Nystrom, Ed Schrader. This year the J.V. team had a disappointing season. Even though they didn't win a game in the league they beat Athens. In spite of their conference record 0-6, there were Freshmen numeral winners: Mike Ash, Larry Bontrager, Shane Clipfell, Thad Clipfell, Steve Frisbie, Jeff Granado, Todd McClish, Tom Perry, Chris Trine, Don Weiderman, Jeff Weinberg. Sophomores winners are: Dean Fisher, Mike Loudenslager, Barry Meyer, Marc Mott, Darren Phillipson, Mike Schoiber, Dan Sharp, Larry Swartz, John Trussed, and Rusty Winston. The J.V. team consisted of 20 Freshman and 12 Sophomore players. The 32 players had good experience this year. This will be a good start for those who will be on varsity next year. Coaches for J.V. are Dave Adams and Gary Groenendyk. 14 varsity has disappointing season Top: Coach Curtis, Anne Ellis. Joan Farber. Terri Truckey. Anne Bower. Debbie Parlin. bottom: Char King. Patty Truckey. Peg Smoker. Barb King. Penny McClish. Corine Linebrink. 16 1 got it! I won! The Magi had a disappointing season in terms of win-loss. Still the girls worked hard and everyone improved throughout the season. At the end of the season Peg Smoker was named the Most Valuable Player, Anne Ellis earned the Most Improved Player, and Barb King was presented the Coach's Award. Peggy and Barb were also recognized at the league level. Peg was placed on the All-Conference First Team and Barb was an Honorable Mention of the All Conference selections. 17 18 It should be coming down pretty soon. j.v. girls’ basketball first in s.j.v. Top: Mgr. Krista Winston. Terri Swift. Laurie Steiner. Kim Kiel. Kelly Ward. Julie Crapo. Kim Richardson. Julie Skinner. Teresa Hostetler, Coach Trenary. Bottom: Judy Truckey, Kathy Nelson. Debbie McKercher. Vicki Kime, Margie Smoker, Dawn Campbell. Colon’s girls’ Junior Varsity Basketball squad had an outstanding season. They finished first in the league with an excellent 12-2 mark. At one point in their season they put together a nine game winning streak. No cuts were made at the beginning of the season, so seventeen girls competed on the squad. With such a large team much team effort and patience and individual determination is required. These young ladies demonstrated that effort. patience and determination. They improved their own skills and consequently improved the strength of the entire team—they made it a winning team. This was one of the J.V.'s most successful seasons. All of the players should be proud of their accomplishments. Congratulations on an excellent job! 19 20 Top: Dawn Wagner. Glorita Smith, Shirley English. Coach Bordner. Bottom: Pam Church. Cindy Carmichael. Sha ron Cordon. Mgr. Vayette Schrader. 7th and 8th grade girls’ basketball Top Julie Weinburg. Angie Inman. Kris King. Gena Blake. Lori Church. Kendra Baughman. Julie Pattison. Sherri Hagen. Mgr. Cindy Shultz. Coach Njus. Bottom: Trade Swift. Deb McElvain. Kelli Stevens. Tami Carpenter. Natalie Johnson. Sharon Beals. Marlvs Hooley. 21 varsity has get up and go Top: Coach Percival. Andy Bailey, Mark Thornton. Chuck Frisbie. Ralph Merkle, Tod Schipper, Dennis Babbs, Robert Spearow. Richard Hostetler. Mgr. Andy Holtz. Bottom: Mike Loudenslager, Lloyd Wagner, not pictured: Chris Lucas. 22 Chuck it's a hot potato. The 1977-78 Boys' Varsity Basketball team finished up a fine season with twelve wins and seven losses. This was Colon's first winning season in eight years and also enables us to finish up in third place in the leagues. Although we didn’t overpower anybody we played good fundamental basketball. The highlight of our season was probably the trip to Waldron climaxing with an overtime win on a shot at the buzzer by Ralph Merkle. Mark Thornton and Rich Hostetler provided us with good rebounding and fine playmaking while Andy Bailey thrilled us with his long shots and Chuck Frisbie by his fine all around play. Honors went to Chuck Frisbie as he made the All-Conference team while Mark Thornton and Ralph Merkle made honorable mention. Mark Thornton's teammates voted him most valuable while Rich Hostetler won the most improved player and Chuck Frisbie the Coaches Award. 23 I hope it goes in. j.v. basketball Top: Mgr. Leslie Schrader. Lloyd Walton. Kris Klawinski. Mickey McManus. Mike Ash. Don Muckle. Larry Swartz, Bill Shakleton. Coach Trenary. Front: Dan Sharp. Roger Kline. Despite a 9-0 record, the Magi J.V. played competitive basketball against the best in the league (losing five games by a total of thirteen points.) Freshmen Mike Ash and Kris Klawinski were leading scorers and rebounders. Lloyd Walton played well at guard until sidelined by a knee injury. 25 26 In we go. boys’ frosh second in s.j.v Top: Coach Engle, Shane Clipfell. Jimmy Yoder. Steve Frisbie. Frank Walters. Mike Brew. Bottom: Virgel Dunham. Don Weiderman. Tom Perry. Lance Thornton. Ed Schrader. This year’s Freshman team came out with a second place in S.J.V. tying their season up with a ten win and five loss record. There were ten boys and they all worked together with their own skills to bring the team through. They had only one overtime game in which they came out ahead. Colon fifty. Consantine forty-nine. At the end of the season all the boys had improved their skills. Good job Freshmen! 27 Coach Meek. Alden Brown. Jerry Glascock. Jim Farrel. Mark Norman. Todd Mitchel. Terry Adams. Mgr. Daron Green. Bottom: Brian Baker. Doug Ambs. Phil Carr. Shawn Hendrickson. Dale Carr, Lee Benwire, and not pictured Brian Vaccaro. 7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball Coach Smith. Charlie Ruge. Mike Saxman. Todd Stevens. Marvin Smith. Rick Clipfell. Bottom: Rod Trine, Glen Kauffman, Ron Thrams. Todd Gordon. David Bower. Curtis Brown. John Fox. 28 varsity volleyball has winning season Mgr. Julie Pattison, Penny McClish. Linda Schwartz. Pam Saxman. Ann Bower. Corine Linebrink. Coach Trenary. Bottom: Peg Smoker. Pat Truckey, Vicki Kime, Barb King. Kathleen Shoop. 29 30 Now listen closely. The Varsity Volleyball team completed one of its most successful seasons ever this year. For the third consecutive year the team captured league championship honors, posting a 10-2 mark. For the second year in the three year history of the league tournament they brought home the first place trophy. Their overall record was the best yet putting up eighteen wins against only six defeats (four of those going to higher class schools). Again this year as in the past three years, they qualified for the regional tournament. This year they put together their best regional play yet finishing in second place. What this team lacked in size they made up for in determination, intelligence and persistence. They were a gutty group of ball players who never gave up. They deserve a lot of credit for their achievements. Am I on T V.? j.v. achieved 6-0 record Top: Coach Trenary, Margie Smoker. Char King. Cathy Nightengale. Terri Truckey, Deb McKercher, Kim Richardson. Manager Julie Pattison. Bottom: Beth Krankovich. Deb Emmel. Barb Loudenslager. Denise Frohiep, |udy Truckey. Dawn Keeslar. The girls’ Junior Varsity players didn't quit winning when basketball season ended. When volleyball time rolled around they picked up right where they left off. Again they captured first place league honors. This time they completed a perfect 6-0 league record. They weren't shy about playing non-league schools. Two games into their season they traveled to Cold-water and beat the J.V. Cardinals in three games, coming from behind in the first game with a determined 16-14 victory. They finished the season with an overall record of 9-2. For never playing volleyball in a team situation before, these young freshman and sophomore ladies are not hesitant about what they want to accomplish. They have a positive attitude towards improving and success. This attitude has made their desire to learn, excel, and achieve more eminent. Congratulations on a good season! 32 men’s track Top: Coach Critz. Barry Brewer. Tony Campbell. Don Muckel, Mike Loudenslager. Garry' Spidle, Ron Iordan. Ralph Merkle. Tom Perry. Dennis Babbs. Chris Klawinski. Second; |ohn Trussel. Virgil Dunham. Chris Jennings. Chris Lucas. Frank Walters. Robert Spearow. Lamar Bryan. John Du-dasko. Front: Larry Bontrager. Ernie Stauffer. Lloyd Wagner. Shane Clipfell. Jody Fredenburg. Tony Schwartz. |eff Granado. 34 women’s track Top; Shiela Schwartz. Pamela Saxman. Linda Schwartz. Deb Parlin. Sharon Woodman. Barb Osbon. Kim Richardson. Coach Adrianson. Second: Nancy Bailey. Vickie Scare. Tammy Moore. Denise Frohreip. Cathy Nightengale. Char King. Barb Loudenslager. Front: Shelly Parlin. Vickie Kime. Patty Truckey. Kathleen Shoop. Penny McClish. Barb Kin - Not pictured: Peggy Smoker. - junior high track Front: Gary VanWormer, Tod Stevens. Rex Eicher. Shiela Howard. Kelli Stevens. Jodi Engle. Kim Fredenburg. Cindy Krontz. l.a Nell Doenges. Marvin Smith. Bob Danberry. Alden Brown. Second: Lori Church. Anna Walters. Julie Woodman. Kathy Eash, Sue Shackleton, Kim Joseph. Sharon Gordon. Penny Sharp, Dawn Wagner. Becky Moyer, Julie Pattison. Pam Church. Bruce West. Third: Phil Carr. Doug Ambs, Shawn Hendrickson. Brian Vacarro. Dale Carr, John Fox. David Bower, Jeff VanVorst, Curtis Brown. Charles English. Jerry Glasscock. Mike Saxman. Back: Kendra Baughman. Natalie Johnson. Tammy Taylor. LaDonna Soper. Angie Inman. Dixie Scare, Penny Sharp, Shirley English. Debbie Long. Glorita Smith. Deb McElvain, Gena Blake. Not pictured: Coaches Tom Smith and Katherine Trenary. The boys’ Junior High Track team enjoyed a successful spring. Colon finished third in the league meet and throughout the season many fine individual performances were turned in. Dave Bower was the most valuable, scoring over sixty points during the season. Charles English and Marvin Smith placed first in the league, in the shot and mile respectively. Six new junior high records were broken this year; Brian Vacarro—5’5” in high jump; Charles English—42’5V4” shotput; David Bower—17’1 long jump and 14.1 low hurdles; Phil Carr—7’6” pole valut; and Robert Danberry 27.5 in 220 dash. The girls’ Junior High Track team completed a successful season this year by winning two of four dual meets and finishing third in the league meet, two points behind the second place Cli-max-Scotts. Twenty-nine girls competed on the squad this season. Four records were broken this year; Gena Blake, Kim Fredenburg, Becky Moyer, Sharon Gordon—2:05.4 880 relay; Cindy Schultz—10.24 75 dash; Sharon Gordon—29.95 220 dash; and Julie Pattison—15.8 100 yard hurdles. Congratulations on a good job! : 6 mighty mighty magi Back; Coach Engle. Ken Kruszka. John Dudasko. Kieth Bell. Chuck Frisbie. Dennis Babbs. Barry Brewer. Mark Hargreave. Front; Mgr. Curt Fisher. Jack VanSchoick. Dean Fisher. Nathon Bi-ngamon. A1 Davis. Todd McClish. Chris Lucas. Tom Perry. 37 Mark Hargreave. Dennis Babbs. Ken Kruszka. 38 j.v. baseball Top; Coach Meek, Kick Moon-. Joe Schwartz. Glen Joseph. Dean Benwire. Don Weiderman, Tom Perry. Larry Swartz. Shane Clipfell. Tod Gordon. Front: Dan Sharp. Rusty Winston. Dan Delp. Les Schrader. Marc Molt. Mike Schroiber, Bill Scakleton. Mgr. Lee Benwire. Not pictured: Mickey McManus and Steve Friable. The Magi J.V. Baseball team finished the season with a 1-17 record. The team, plagued by the loss of a few key players who were moved up to varsity competition, finished the season with much enthusiasm and hustle. The lone win of the season came against an arch baseball rival. Climax-Scotts. Trailing 7-0 after several innings of play, the Magi rallied and came on strong for a fine 9-10 finish. Don Weiderman finished the season as the team's leading hitter batting .236. Glen Joesph and Larry Swartz handled the bulk of the pitching duties with Steve Frisbie aiding in relief. Marc Mott showed a key batting eye as he led the team with 23 walks. Marc also made several fine defensive plays during the season. Dan Sharp was the team's base thief as he pilfered 14 bases and managed to strike out 5 times in 18 games. 39 girls’ softball Top; Coach Curlis. Jackie Drake, Cyndi Buchanan, Dawn Campbell, Terri Truckey, Sarah Crapo. Judy Drake. Bottom; Cindy Johnson, Sherri Adams. Peggy Lucas, Toni Buchanan, Anita Schrock, Judy Truckey, Deb McKercher. The softball team compiled a 6-7 record in their second season. The team got lots of experience as we fielded five freshmen and five sophomores. Midway in the season, we had a very unlucky break—Sherry Adams ankle. Sherry was a veteran player and starter. With a 6-7 record by a young team, we feel that the season was a success and are looking forward to an even better season next year. 40 varsity cheers! 41 J-V football cheerleaders J.V.: Debbie Emmel. Diane Smith. Beth Frankovich. Deb Bonham. Vicky Miller. Peggy Lucas. Varsity: Terri Lucas. Cathy Nightengale. Carol Rockelein. Karen Rockelein, Anita Schrock. 42 varsity shows spirit Left to right; Terri Mesler, Donna Mikolajczyk. Sarah Crapo, Debbie Saxman. Barb Decker. 43 j.v. shows initiative jodi Baughman. Cathy Nightengale. Cyndi Buchanan. Diane Smith. Not Pictured: Anita Schrock. Julie Crapo. 44 freshman show enthusiasm Shelly Parlin. Toni Buchanan. Peggy Lucas. Kim Richardson. Deb McKercher. Vicki Tomlinson. 45 7th grade cheerleaders LaDonna Soper, Sue Collins. Pam Church. Not Pictured: Jodi Engle, and Sharon Gordan. 8th grade cheerleaders 46 Front: Terresa Emmel. Cindy Shultz. Top: Tami Carpenter, Lori Church. Kenda Baughman. Gena Blake. sqnp pictures, copy, deadline, headaches Back: Robin Thornton. Pam Saxman. Laurie Steiner. Kris Briggs. Jodi Baughman, Lou Ann Yoder, Advisor Miss Heinzman. The 1978 yearbook staff consisted of seven students. Five were seniors and the other two were sophomores. With frustration and despair the workers wrote copy, made headlines, and drew up layouts. The first deadline was in February but the real work started back in September, and will continue until June. An everyday routine was taking pens, rulers, grid sheets, pictures and panic to our office (the hall). Miss Heinzman, our yearbook advisor, was very cooperative, patient and she worked with us not against us. Our phtographers were Ralph Merkle, A1 Davis, and Bret Buchanan. 48 varsity club Front: Kathy Shoop. Cindy Johnson. Penny McLish. Denise Frohreip, Judy Truckey. Dawn Keesler. Ralph Merkle. Dean Fisher. Second: Coach Adrianson. Vicki Miller. Kathy Nightengale. Deb Emmel. Larry Velie, Chris Klawinski. Lloyd Wagner. Mike Lou-denslager. Third: Dennis Babbs. Anita Schrock. Vicki Kime. Ken Kruszka, David Dudasko. Duane Schwartz. Ron Jordan. Robert Spoarow. Fourth: Sara Crapo. Corine Linebrink. Liz Frisbie. Eileen Atkinson. Linda Schwartz. Char King. Barb Loudenslager. Barb Osborn. Judy Drake. Fifth: Debbi Mikolajczyk. Barb King. Peg Smoker. Mark Thornton. Patty Truckey. Barb Shane. Deb Parlin, Mark Hargreave. Back: Chuck Frisbie. Connie Frecker, Karen Rockelein. Pam Saxman. This year the Varsity Club consisted of forty-six members. Twenty-nine new members were admitted. In order to be a member of the Varsity Club, students must participate in a varsity sport for one year and earn a varsity letter. Throughout the year, members of the club are actively involved in a variety of fund-raising activities. The club sold Magi hats this year and is responsible for a concession stand during athletic events. Their largest contribution this year was a pop machine for student use after school. With the proceeds from these activities, they purchased a neck machine for the weight machine. Their contributions are greatly appreciated! 50 Vice President-Ron Jordan, President-Barb King. Coach Adrianson. Treasurer—Dennis Babbs. Not pictured: Eileen Atkinson. Who me? 51 ffa has good year Front: Adv. Butch King. Jeff Fisher. Ralph Merkle. Dean Fisher. John Trussel. Starla Embler. Donna Bare. Linda Bidwell, Cindy Kennedy. Chris Beard. Second: Ray VanWormer. Rhonda Emmel. Kim Bertrand. Michelle Flowers. Cindy Delisle. Terri Truckey, Kay Fardon, Chris Hurley. Third: Lloyd Walton. Dan Sharp. Chip Riddle. Keith Bell. Mary Jane Frecker. Carolyn Colpetsir, Peggy Warkentine. Toni Buchanan. Lori Heiber. Frank Walters. Fourth: John Collins. Jay VanWormer. Lloyd Wagner. Roger Kline. Jack VanScoik. James Kime. Tim Doenges. Anthony Kline. Brian Heimstra. Fifth: Ray Roland. David Kline. Kerry Hostetler. Mitch Miller. Larry Velie, Greg Higgins. Jeff Fredenburg. Ron Collins. Ron Rockelein, Dan Delp. 52 Left to right: Dean Fisher—Sentinel. Lloyd Wagner—Treasurer. Larry Velie—Reporter, Cindy Delisle—Jr. Vice President. Ralph Merkle—Vice President, Jeff Fisher—Chapter President, and Region 1 Treasurer. FFA is an active group, involved in numera worthwhile school and community activiti throughout the year. They began the year with camping trip in the late summer. As Hom coming approached, the group was busy buila ing a float and planning the hayride and initia (ion. Several members attended conferences anc conventions this year, including the National FFA Leadership Conference in Washington D.C.. the National FFA Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, and the State FFA Convention at Michigan State University. FFA plays an active part in community affairs and this year held a work program for the el- fderly, the annual FFA Parent Awards Banquet, and exhibited crops and livestock at the county fair. Additional activities included, raising livestock and crops on FFA land laboratory, attending the Michigan Farm Exposition, and participating in the District and Regional FFA Leadership Contest. It has been a busy year and the club hopes to enjoy another productive year t in 1979. Would you buy a tractor from these men? wizard of oz This year’s theatre class production of the Wizard of Oz was a delight for children at Colon Elementary School as well as students at the Pathfinder’s Handicap Center in Centerville. The class worked diligently for nine weeks to bring “Oz to life. A surrealistic approach was used, combining the elements of both traditional and modern theatre. Many hours were spent perfecting the elements of acting, characterization, make-up, and costuming. The play began and slowly the audience was drawn into the fantasy world with some rather exciting experiences. As the lovely Dorathy, Kim Wickey sang “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and Diane Smith displayed her dancing talents as the Scarecrow in the number, If 1 Only Had A Brain. Randall Wolfe as the Tin Man, sang If 1 Only Had a Heart,” and Ken Kruszka, as the Lion, added a great deal of humor with his rendition of “If I Only Had the Nerve. Mrs. Mary Ann Nightengale displayed her expertise in playing the numerous piano selections. Other members of the cast included: Dana Schwartz as Uncle Henry, Denise Frohreip as Aunt Em, Dorri Baird as Glinda, Sara Crapo as Belinda, Marie Timm as the Wicked Witch, Jeff Torres as the Historian, Don Muckle and Chip Nichols as the Wing Monkeys, and Pam Hughes McClish. Kevin McClish, Donna Mikolajc-zyk, Dan Sharp, Karen Nelson, Ron Markus, Chuck Davis, Annette Saxman, and Ron Danberry as the Munchkins. Although the play presented to the elementary school is the largest production, the class is involved in a variety of activities throughout the year. pep club provides enthusiasm Front: Lori Nystrom. Peg Smoker, Eileen Atkinson. Patty Truckey, Barb Shane, Sarah Crapo, Vicki Tomlinson. Second: Kathy Nightengale. Cyndi Buchanan. Barb Decker. Deb Saxman. Marie Timm. Kathy Shoop. Third: Julie Crapo, Vicki Kime. Cathy Mileski, Linda Bidwell. Martha Fin-key, Char King. Back: Vicki Miller. Anita Schrock, Kelly Ward, Peggy Lucas. Shelly Parlin. 56 national honor society Front: Kim Wickey. Marilyn Loudenslager. Anne Ellis. Melanie Trine, Cheryl Clark, Bret Johnson. Sherri Adams, Deb Parlin. Second: Janet Markus. Dennis Babbs. Chris Jennings. Robert Spearow. Lamar Bryan. Judy Drake. Barb Decker, Wallace Trine. Todd Schipper. Back: Barb King, Patty Truckey, Barb Shane. Corine Linebrink. Vince Capman. Tom Lundstrom. Barb Osbon, Anne Bower. Peggy Warkentine. Not Pictured: Chad Schipper. Ron Denny. Margaret Middleton, and Mrs. Thaxton. This year the National Honor Society consisted of twenty-nine members. Membership is determined by scholarship, leadership, service, and character. During the induction ceremony this year, fourteen new members were admitted. Each year, in addition to the various services provided throughout the school, the members participate in several field trips. This year the group enjoyed a trip to Chicago in the late fall. On a trip to Detroit, they visited the Ford Steel Plant and the Renaissance Center. The year ended with a trip to Cedar Point in the spring. 57 student council represents us! Top: Todd Stevens. Janet Frecker, Heidi Holtz. Peggy Smoker. Kendra Baughman. Corine Linebrink. Brett Johnson. Kim Witkey. John Starmann. John Dudasko. Sarah Crapo. Marilyn Loudenslager, Barb King. Kelly Ward. Todd Schipper. Brenda Boats. LaNell Doenges. Audrey Fredenburg, Anita Schrock, Denise Frohreip, Liz Frisbie, Vickie Tomlinson. Eileen Atkinson. Dawn Campbell. The purpose of the Colon High School Student Council is to represent the student body. The Student Council brings student ideas and concerns to the attention of the faculty, administration, and school board. The Student Council works to bring about practical realistic change for the improvement of our school. The Student Council supervises various activities throughout the school. In the fall, Homecoming Week featured the junior and senior girls in a powder-puff football game. The game ended in a tie. A float contest was held, it was won by the Senior Class. A red and white day was held and the Homecoming dance co-sponsored by the Student Council took place after the Schoolcraft game. Chris Johnson and Ernie Stauffer were crowned Queen and King. In February, Colon's first Sno-Festival was held. The week’s activities included a snowflake contest, won by the seniors, a 50’s day, a snowman contest won by the seniors, a slave auction, and king and queen, prince and princess contest. Barb King was crowned Queen and Richard Hostetler was crowned King. Natalie Johnson was crowned Princess and Marvin Smith was crowned Prince. They were crowned at the Sno-Festival dance following the Schoolcraft basketball game. In March, the tricycle drag races were held. The Student Council raised approximately $100.00 for Muscular Dystrophy. Dean Schwartz won first place, Mrs. Njus won second place, and Barb Loudenslager won third place. ski club Rusty Winston. Starla Em bier, Mark Hargreave, Bob Weinberg. Larry Velie. Mitch Miller, Sarah Crapo. Debbie Bonham. Terri Swift. John Starmann. Rob Hellenga. Butch Ward, Anita Schrock. Kelly Ward. Julie Crapo. Tracy Swift. I 3T6 I 60 going abroad Top: Kelly Ward, Diane Taylor, Pamela Saxman, Connie Frecker, Corine Linebrink, Diane Smith. Front: Pam Schakleton. Patty O'Connell, Mrs. Cordes, Denise Frohriep, Judy Truckey. Not pictured: Kim Richardson. Sixteen people went to Europe over Easter break. We landed in Nice on the French River. The weather was beautiful! We tasted the pizza and ice-cream specialties, developed our dancing styles at a Disco, and put our feet in the still cold Mediterranean. Monday we took an excursion to St. Paul de Vence, a small town perched on a hilltop, and visited the Picasso Museum in another town called Antibes. Tuesday we set out for Monte Carlo in Monaco. There we visited Jacques Cousteau's Oceanographic Museum (very impressive) and saw the changing of the guards at Prince Ranier and Princess Grace’s palace. On the way back we visited a perfume factory (Fragonard) and walked through another small hilltop town, Eze. We returned in time for our last dinner in Nice and for some more dancing. Wednesday, we headed for Italy, past Monaco, into the mountains, away from the Mediterranean. In Italy, we noticed many shell-shot buildings, unreparied from WW II and stopped in a town to buy supplies for a picnic. We entered the Mont Blanc tunnel (7 miles long) in Italy and exited in France, going past the ski resort town of Chauisuiy. We went into Switzerland to spend two nights and a day in Geneva. Thursday, we visited the United Nations building (where the conference on the pollution of the sea is underway) and then stopped at the famous clock and watch store of Bucherer. In Geneva, some of us experienced food shopping in a 'su-permarche', which was a lot of fun, and quite interesting. The food selection was very different. We also visited the Old Town. Friday morning we left Geneva and headed west toward the wine country of Beaune, where we visited a wine cellar and gladly sampled the three glasses of wine offered to us. From there we went to Fontainecleau, for a quick peek at Napoleon's favorite retreat, then into Paris. After dinner, some students took a bus ride of Paris by night, while others walked up the Champs Elysees. Saturday, we visited Notre Dame Cathedral, Les Invalides (where Napoleon is buried) the Louvre Museum and the Eiffle Tower. Several students got to visit the famed nightclub Le Lido. We left Sunday morning, and a sad departure it was! The students had become quite good friends with students from other groups, and good byes were difficult. My husband and 1 enjoyed being 'Ma' and ‘Pa’. There are already a lot of things the girls tell me they miss: French bread, the weather, and the guys! 61 co-op Top: Jeff Pattison. Danny Ross. Steve Vogler, Ralph Merkle, Jeff Bryan. Nelson Hall. Front: Anne Ellis. Cheryl Clark. Janet Markus. Linda Schwartz. Liz Frisbie. Dave Leighton, Wally Trine. distributive education Top: Nolan Hanson. Dave Leighton. Danny Ross. Steve Vogler. Chris Jennings. Pat Howard. Jeff Bryan. Nelson Hall. Front: Jeff Elliet. Pamela Saxman. Pam Thaxton. Cheryl Clark. Donna Mikolajczyk. Jeff Pattison. Liz Frisbie, John Dudasko. Dorri Baird. Not Pictured: Lori German 62 library aides PitRKy Smoker. Jeff Binkley. Patty Truckey, Mark Mott. Barb Shane. Robert Spearow. Pam Thax-ton, Jeff Bryan. Keven McClish. Vinci! Capman. Tom Lundstrom. elementary aides Top: Don Muckle. Ron jordan. Mark Har reave. Dennis Babbs. Robert Spearow. Patty Holderman. Karol Rockelein. Chip Nichols. Front: Joan Farber, Kathy Shoop, Debbie Webb. Patty Truckey. Jean Barnebee. Cindy Delisle. Anne Ellis. 63 sr. band Front: Vickie Miller. Diane Smith. Annette Saxman. Starla Em bier, Sabrina Capman, Kathy Nightengale. Corine Linebrink. Deb Parlin. Barb Osbon. Second: Ada Gregory. Rhonda Roach. Judy Drake, Pamela Saxman. Denise Frohriep. Richard Sabin. Kathy Shoop, Liz Frisbie. Barb Decker. Cindy Emmel. Barb Loudensager. Andrea Conklin. Sue Rowland. Third: Kim Conklin. |odi Baughman. Beth Frankovich. Lori Nystrom. Sharon Woodman. Bonnie Loudcnslager. Chris Beard. Tammy Kline. Chrystal Inman. Deb McKercher. Steve Frisbie. Tod Schwartz. Ken Kruszka. Shelly Parlin. Vickie Tomlinson. Jackie Drake. Donna Bare, Dawn Wyatt. Kim Richardson. Back: Carol Stauffer. Patty Snyder. Terry Truckey, Lori Davis. Amy Schrader. David Nystrom. Marilyn Loudenslager. John Trussel. Patty Kime, Larry Swartz. Ralph Merkle, Nathon Bingaman. Roger Smith. Tim Norris, Chuck Frisbie. Look at all those people. What ya say? 54 has fantastic year Are you sure we're not playing? Who do you think you are? 65 Want a bite? colour guard Rhonda Roach, Diane Smith-Flag Co-captain, Pamela Saxman, Jodi Baughman-Rifle Captain, Robin Thornton, Vickie Miller, Kendra Wickey, Patty Snider. Patty Kime-Flag Captain. Patty Holderman. Look at that! Salute! junior band Front: Marlys Hooley, Kendra Baughman, Teresa Emmel. Julie Pattison. Kris Perry. Angie Inman. Gena Blake. Barb Smith. Second: Penny Wells, Heidi Holtz. Brenda Boats, Glorita Smith. Debbie McAlvin, Vickie Saxman. Brian French. Julie Woodman. Ed Barnett. Dale Carr. Todd Mitchell, Tom Person. Ken Rockelein. Kris King. Third: Kim Capman. Cindy Buys. Brett Capman. Tammy Drake. Florence Alexander. David Phelps. Dawn Wagner. Cindy Shultz. Jim Farrell. Rex Eicher. Rhonda Wattles. David Bower. Back: Terry Adams. Ted Jordan. Mark Norman. Penny Sharp. Tom Condon. Last minute homework. Who Me? 67 chorus Front: Patty Truckey. Cheryl Lederman. Kendra Wickey, Ada Gregory, Rhonda Roach, Annette Carter, Kathy Saxman, Connie Frecker, Peggy Warkentine, Verda Stauffer. Middle: Ralph Merkle, James Kime, Ken Kruszka, Kim Wickey. Lori Nystrom. Margie Smoker, Teresa Hostetler. Cathy Nightengale. Lori Reed. Julie Skinner. Crystal Inman. Back: Diane Smith, Deb Bonham, Patty Kime, Patty Holderman. Cindi Buchanan. Deb Holdcrman, Jean Hayncr, Kay Fardon, Deb Sayman. Pamela Saxman. Jodi Baughman. faculty and administration Mary Ellen Saxman Secretary Patsy Martin Guidance Counselor John Starmann Guidance Counselor Phyllis Wagner Supt. Secretary Ramona Thsxton Library Science Carol McKercher Bookkeeper Dave Adams Russ Adrianson Math Social Studies Elaine Amor Home Economics 70 Thomas Armstrong English Ira Clark Math James Combs English John Converse Science v i 71 Kathy Curtis Physical Education Gary Groenendyk Business Jean Heinzman Art Robert Hellenga Industrial Arts Larry Johnson Music Butch King Agriculture Terry Johnson Industrial Arts Steve Kirshner English Krista Klomparens Gilbert LeRoque Business Science 72 73 Katherine Trenary Science Robert Trenary Math Gary Willis Social Studies superintendent meets challenges Dr. Robert L. Hanson Superintendent 74 new principal brings changes Each time a new individual enters our lives, some changes occur and our lives may be altered in different ways. Anthony Drago came to Colon after spending several years as principal at Coldwater High School. Due to his support, this years Homecoming was one of the most successful in Colon's history. Students from each class were actively involved in the various activities during the week and the float contest was more impressive than ever. This year, for the first time. Colon sponsored a Snow Festival. Again, students were involved and appreciated the opportunity to participate in a new activity. He has not only brought new changes, but is receptive to suggestions. We hope that through the combined efforts of students, faculty, and administrators we can continue to make some positive changes at Colon High School. 75 That’s a big 4-10 good buddy. 76 board of education Loren Carlisle—Trustee. Sharon Drake—Trustee. Dave Adams-Trustee. William Sherrat—Treasurer. Faye Whitford—Secretary. Frank Kruszka-President. Not pictured: Loren Jennings— Vice President. 77 office aides Robin Thornton. Karon Milcski. Marilyn Loudenslager. Joan Barnoboo. Bonnie Loudenslager. Janet Markus. Ada Gregory. Mary Ellon Saxman. Debbie Webb. Karol Rockelein. Sherry Adams. 78 lunch preparation Myrtle Barnes. Florence Hostetler. Valetta Cummins. Joyc; Allen. Ruth Neaman. Helen Engle. Marilyn Velie. custodians Ilene Lampe. Paul Lampe. Harold Horstman. Not Pictured: Betty Rench. Russel Forest. Darwin Greenman. 79 booster club bingo 80 SJOIU0S either we will find a way or we will make one Pally Truckey President Eileen Atkinson Vice-President Sherry Adams Secretary Joan Farber Treasurer Peggy Smoker Kim Wickey Student Council Student Council 83 Randy Allen Dennis Babbs Jean Barnebee Cherri Bennett Brent Birch Doug Boals Rod Bonham Anne Bower Kris Briggs 84 Jeff Bryan Bret Buchanan Vince Capman Cheryl Clark Ron Denney Bonnie Dudasko Greg Eberhard Anne Ellis Jeff Fisher 85 86 Debbie Holderman Andy Holtz Richard Hostetler Marilyn Loudenslager Terri Lucas Tom Lundslrom Kenneth McClish Kevin McClish 88 Barb Shane Mary Sparks Robert Spearow 90 Gary Springman Ernie Stauffer Diane Taylor Pam Thaxton Mark Thornton Jay Van Wormer Steve Vogler Peggy Warkentine Debbie Webb Terry Weinberg Lou Ann Yoder Class Color: Blue and White Class Flower: Carnation Class Song: Theme from Mahogany Class Motto: Either we will find a way or we will make one. People not pictured: Dorri Baird. |ack Barnes. Ron Danberry. Andy Gingerich. Darryl Gross, Arden Jarrett. Gary McAlpine. Sherry McClish. Ed Miller. Chip Nichols. Dana Schwartz. Tony Schwartz. 92 senior trip ’78 94 Now for my next number. Three wooden heads. Again this year, the seniors of Colon High School took a week break from all the hasles of school, work, and being bored, and ventured to the southern state where the ocean and the sky meet, and the sand is white. Yes, we went to Florida, and what a time we had! We left Colon on Saturday the twenty-second of April at 8:00. We rode and rode and stopped here and there to eat. It was a boring twenty-four hours, but worth it! The next morning we arrived in Orlando. We ate breakfast and then went off to Cypress Gardens. The water show, and the sights were beautiful! We went back and checked into the 1776 Inn. Monday, we had the whole day at Disney World, then back to the hotel and the night was ours! Tuesday, we left for Sea World, and at 2:00, we left for Daytona Beach. Our hotel was right on the beach and we had lots of fun enjoying ourselves in the sun, ocean, and pool. Wednesday we had all day to lay in the sun or do whatever we wanted. Thursday we left for St. Augustine and looked around there. We arrived in Colon about 5:30 Friday. Forty-four burned, tired, and cranky seniors and chaperones rolled off the bus, thus making the Senior Trip of ’78 a memory like all the ones before, but one that will be remembered by all who participated for a lifetime. It was where!? 95 Where's the Party? Coach Says No! Sight at Disney World. The Three Stooges. Plus Two. Snow Festival Queen. Barb King and King, Richard Hostetler. Freshman contribution to Snow Festival. 97 Snow Festival Candidates: Valerie Steiner. Shawn Hendrickson. Natalie |ohnson. Marvin Smith. Penny Sharp. Charlie Ruge. 98 Pop guzzling contest. I can't stop! Back to the training wheels. 99 Snow Festival Dance. Who wants me? Trophy from Homecoming Float Contest. 100 we’ve only just begun 101 Patty Truckey— Class President and Valedictorian. Mr. Tom Smith—Graduation speaker. 102 Brett Johnson—speaker. Kim Wickey sings class song. 103 underclassmen 105 seventy-nine Pres.—Kathleen Shoop, S.C.—Corine Linebrink. Sec.—Crystal Inman. Vice Pres.—John Du-dasko. Advisor—John Kittman, Treas.—Ron Jordan. Andy Bailey Donna Bare Teresa Bontrager Lamar Bryan Tony Campbell Annette Carter John Collins Kim Conklin Carolyn Copetser Sara Crapo A1 Davis Barb Decker Cindy DeLisle Judy Drake John Dudasko Jeff Elliot Starla Embler Martha Finkey Jody Fredenburg Chuck Frisbie Mike Gingerich James Goad Bonnie Haughn Greg Higgins 106 Patty Holderman Karry Hostetler Crystal Inman Chris Jennings Ron Jordan Patty Kime David Kline Tammy Kline Dave Leighton Corine Linebrink Chris Lucas Terry Mesler Donna Mikolajczyk Don Nelson Brad Norris Lori Nystrom Barb Osbon Deb Parlin Jeff Pattison Rhonda Roach Velvet Sanford Debbie Saxman Todd Schipper Vicki Schrader Duane Schwartz Linda Schwartz Valerie Schwartz Kathleen Shoop Linda Smith Ed Sparks Marie Timm Jeff Tores Larry Velie Susan Vogler Lloyd Wagner Not pictured: Kieth Bell Barry Brewer Mary Jane Frecker Nolan Hanson John Holsinger Pam Karris David Miller Jim O’Connel Brenda Ongley Steve Ryan Jack Van Schoick 107 eighty Treas.—John Trussel. Pres.—Larry Swartz. Advisor—Tom Smith, Sec.—Verda Stauffer. Vice Pres.—Denise Frohreip. Robert Bailey jodi Baughman Ken Barret Chris Beard Betty Bell Dean Ben wire Linda Bidwell Jeff Binkley Deb Bonham Cyndi Buchanan Richard Buehlman Julie Buys Ron Collins Julie Crapo Mike Danberry Deb Emmel Rhonda Emmel Dean Fisher Denise Frohreip Dennis Gaylord Paul Hagen Nelson Hall Jean Hayner Brian Heimstra 108 Albert Holderman David Hurley Elgin Inman Cindy Johnson Darin Keeslar Dawn Keeslar Vicki Kime Kris Klawinski Roger Kline Cheryl Lederman Bonnie Loudenslager Mike Loudenslager Ron Markus Penny McClish Mickey McManus Cathy Mileski Jeff Millard Mitch Miller Vicki Miller Ireena Mil liman Rick Moore Mark Mott Don Muckle Karen Nelson Cathy Nightengale Tim Norris Pat Osbon Darren Phillipson Chip Riddle Ray Roland Sue Rowland Cary Sanford Annette Saxman Vic Scare Annette Scherer Carl Schultz Mike Schroiber Leslie Schrader Anita Schrock Jane Schumaker Joe Schwartz Robert Schwartz Shiela Schwartz Joe Seafort Dan Sharp Diane Smith Pat Snyder Gary Spidle Verda Stauffer Laurie Steiner Lary Swartz Terri Swift Judy Truckey Terri Truckey 109 John Trussel Ray Van Wormer Lloyd Walton Kelly Ward Kendra Wickey Rusty Winston Randal Wolfe Dawn Wyatt Mitch Smith Sharon Woodman 110 eighty-one Vice Pres.—Dawn Campbell. Treas.—Kim Richardson. Advisor—Kathy Trenary, Sec.—Deb Mckercher. Not pictured: Pres.—Mike Beals. S.C. Janet Frecker, Vicki Tomlinson. Mike Ash Nandy Bailey Ed Baird Melinda Barnes Melissa Barnes Mike Beals Kim Bertrand Larry Bontrager Mike Brew Toni Buchanan Dawn Campbell Sabrina Capman Shane Clipfall Thad Clipfell Andrea Conklin Lori Davis Tim Doenges Jackie Drake John Dobberteen David Dudasko Cindy Emmel Kay Fardon Beth Frankovich Debbie Franks 111 Steve Frisbie |anet Frecker Penny Giant Jeff Granado Buddy Gros Ken Hanson Jeff Hanson Rena Hartman Lori Heiber Zona Higgins Teresa Hostetler Ghris Hurley Robin Hurley Dan Inman Tonya Johnson Robert Kauffman Kim Keil Char King Anthony Klein Michelle Lee Bob Leighton Cheryl Long Barb Loudenslager Peg Lucas Tod McClish John McCormack Debbie McKercher Debbie Mikolajczyk Tammy Moore Kathy Nelson David Nystrom Patty O’Connel Shelly Parlin Tom Perry Walter Reimer Rob Robinson Kim Richardson Dawn Rowlson Richard Sabin Vicki Scare Amy Schrader Ed Schrader Todd Schwartz Pam Shakleton Julie Skinner Roger Smith Margie Smoker Carol Stauffer Lance Thornton Vicki Tomlinson Chris Trine Frank Walters Chuck Ware Don Weiderman 112 Jeff Weinberg Terri West Krista Winston jimmy Yoder Peggy Zickafoose Not pictured: Dan Delp jim Rowland Brad Smith 113 eighty-two Vice Pres.-Todd Stevens. Sec.-Kim Fredenburg. Pres.—Becky Moyer, S.C.-Kendra Baughman. Advisor—Elaine Amor. S.C.—LaNell Doenges. Not pictured: Treas.—Tammy Carpenter. Kendra Baughman Sharon Beals Mike Binkley Gena Blake David Bower Tammy Carpenter Lori Church Jody Clipfell Rick Clipfell Darryl Cook Robert Danberry LaNell Doenges Tina Dudasko Kathy Eash Terresa Emmel Charles English John Fox Kim Fredenburg Brian French Scott Giant Sherri Hagen Shelley Hanson Velvet Harvey Ken Haughn 114 Butch Hayner Tony Herman Marlys Hooley Angie Inman Doug Jackson Natalie Johnson Ted Jordan Glen Kauffman Kris King Kandy Klein Vincent Kline Debbie Long Bobby Layne Debbie McElvain David Metty Robin Merkle Becky Moyer David Owsley Tammy Parish Julie Pattison Ron Rockelein Chris Saxman Mike Saxman Dixie Scare Cindy Shultz Dean Schwartz Myron Schwartz Penny Sharp Barb Smith Marvin Smith Bonnie Stauffer Kelli Stevens Todd Stevens Tracie Swift Tammy Taylor Ron Thrams Rodney Trine Gary Van Wormer Randy Wagner Anna Walters Butch Ward Rhonda Wattles Bob Weinberg Julie Weinberg Dale Wells Julie Woodman Not pictured: Randy Barnett Todd Gordan Linda Pierce Charles Ruge 115 eighty-three S.C.—Audrey Fredenburg, Treas.—Kris Perry, Ad visor—Larry Johnson. S.C.—Brenda Boals, Pres, and Vice Pres.—Heidi Holtz. Not Pictured: Sec.—Tom Wilson. Terry Adams Florence Alexander Brian Baker Ed Barnett Lee Benwire Jerry Binkley Brenda Boals Jerry Borgert Cindy Buys Cindy Carmichael Bret Capman Kim Capman Dale Carr Phil Carr Pam Church Carolyn Collins Sue Collins James Comstock Tom Condon Tammy Drake Rex Eicher Shirley English Jody Engle Jim Farrel 116 Pam Frecker Deb Franks Audrey Fredenburg Lisa Gest Jerry Glascock Sharon Gordon Daron Green Andy Gregory Kendra Greshaw Ken Hart Tina Heath Dawn Heimstra Shawn Hendrickson Tammy Herman Heidi Holtz Shiela Howard Cindy Krontz Danny Layne Barb Merkle Carrie Metty Lana Milliman Todd Mitchell Kevin Mott David Phelps Kris Perry Tom Persons Kip Postma Kim Powell Alan Ross Todd Sabin Vicki Saxman Randy Schrader Vayette Schrader Debbie Schwartz Shiela Schwartz Shelly Schwartz Cindy Sears Sue Shakleton Valerie Steiner Ed Smith Glorita Smith LaDonna Soper Lisa Thaxton Brian Vacarro Jeff Van Vorst Billy VanWormer Dawn Wagner Penny Wells Bruce West Tom Wilson Not pictured: Doug Ambs Shiela Clevenger 117 dedication This year. Colon High School bid farewell to two people who have given a great deal of their time and talents to the school and community. Sue Rice came to Colon High School in 1972 and spent five years working as a secretary, “counselor,” aide,” and “advisor for many confused faculty members and administrators. The job of secretary, in itself, is not an easy one, and Sue assumed many responsibilities above and beyond the call of duty. Her efforts are greatly appreciated by all! Gary Groenendyk began teaching business at Colon High School in 1975. In addition to his regular teaching assignments, Gary was assistant J.V. Football coach. He was a member of the Lions Club and actively involved in school and community activities. We thank both for their contributions and wish them luck and happiness in their new positions. 118 119 Oklahoma in spotlight Front: Shelly Parlin, Brett |ohnson. Dawn Campbell. Ken Kruszka. Kim Wickey, Diane Smith. Denise Frohriep, Kathleen Shoop. Middle: Rex Eicher, Heidi Holtz. Caroline Stauffer. Cindy |ohnson. Lori Nystrom, Tom Perry. Lori Davis. Deb MeKercher, Angie Inman. Back: Barb Decker. Mike Brew. |ean Hayner. Randy Wolfe. Vicki Tomlinson. Todd Schwartz, Cyndi Buchanan. Kim Richardson. Ralph Merkle. Crystal Inman. Lance Thornton. Kendra Wickey. Don Muckel. Patty Truckey. Marc Mott. Cyndi Buchanan. “Oklahoma, a Rogers and Hammerstein musical, was this year’s presentation by the Drama and Music Departments of Colon High School. The cast performed for three nights to capacity crowds and again enjoyed amazing success due to the efforts of the many people involved. “Oklahoma is the story of Curly and Jud, both determined to take Laurey to the dance, a spirited old aunt, a girl that can't say no, and a peddler, all mixed together into a Western setting in the early 1900's. The cast included: Lori Nystrom as Aunt Eller, Ken Krustzka as Curley, Kim Wickey as Laurey, Marc Mott as Ike Skidmore, Don Muckle as Fred, Todd Schwartz as Slim, Tom Perry as Will Parker, Ralph Merkle as Jud Fry, Dawn Campbell as Ado Annie Carnes, Brett Johnson as Ale Hakim, Diane Smith as Gertie Cummings, Crystal Inman as Ellen, Randall Wolfe as Andrew Carnes, Lance Thornton as Cord Elam, Patty Truckey as Vivian, and Cyndi Buchanan as Faye. Kendra Wickey played the part of the girl, and also the part of Virginia. Dancers were: Kathleen Shoop, Lance Thornton, Tom Perry, Lori Davis, Shelley Parlin, Don Muckle, Vicky Tomlinson, Deb MeKercher, Mike Brew, Marc Mott, Toni Buchanan, Kim Richardson, and Todd Schwartz. Kathleen and Todd were featured in the ballet dream sequence, and the rest of the dancers ap- 120 It's this way, my love. I can dance! peared in the Farmer and the Cowman” scene. Chorus members were: Kim Richardson, Angie Inman, Vicki Tomlinson, Deb McKercher, Toni Buchanan. Kendra Wickey, Rex Eicher, Denise Frohreip, Crystal Inman, Lori Davis, Todd Schwartz, Kathleen Shoop, Cyndi Buchanan, Jean Hayner, and Carol Stauffer. Mr. Tom Armstrong, Mr. Larry Johnson, and Mrs. Jean Broker combined talents in directing the musical this year. Brett Johnson and Deb Parlin devoted many hours as Student Directors. Each person involved has done a commendable job. Congratulations on another success! the excitement of it all 122 You bettor watch out! May I have this dance? Say your prayers peddler. Top: Mark Hargreave. James Kime. Bottom: Vicki Saxman. Deb Parlin, Dave Nystrom. Vicki Kime. Margie Smoker. Barb Decker. Krista Winston. Steve Frisbie. David Bower. Check it out! candids 125 They’ve changed the schedule again? They’ve changed the schedule again? 126 The phantom arm strikes again. ’’Duh?' Now look here son. 130 Wanna' arm wrestle? I seen you sharp! 132 133 Where's the John? 134 MMMMMM boy! He doesn’t know. I wonder where I went wrong. 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