Colon High School - Magi Yearbook (Colon, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1983 volume:

-s r- : - • -rnEzr riranDQaaanaaaiK 3ninnoanaoaoniaaaaiDCTO r: laiDDiDaiooEniogiDapc scene THRESHOLDS FREEZE FRAME COLON HIGH SCHOOL 400 DALLAS STREET COLON, MICHIGAN 49040 oncop is Wills 9 XX Varsity Football 42-44 .Football 44, 46 I Fobft ll Cheerleaders 7 VarsitySMs Basketball 48-5 J.V. Girls B s etbalt50, Eighth Grade Girls Askitball 52 Seventh Grade JjirlBasLetball 52 Cross CounUy 4, 55 Varsity B s Basketball 56-5o J.V ijys BaskettfalTSe, 59 t shmen Boys Basketball 60 Eighth Grade BoVs Basketball 61 Seventh Grade Boys Basketball 61 Basketball Cheerleaders 62, 63 Varsity Volleyball 64-661 J.V. Volleyball 6, 67 Varsity Basebafl 68. 69 J.V. Baseball O I Softball 71-73 I Track 74-78 t nt Council 112 tal Honor Society eniors 113 W Staff 114, 11f Comers of Ameri � ■ rmi■HUH i nii oiTQriarg r nra niuuiPLraPiULit ADM HISTRA TtON BOARD Of EDUCAT!OH Mr. David Adams Mr. David Taylor Mr. R. Douglas Anderson Mr- Charles Nightinga|e 4 SUPERINTENDENT MR. DAVID MYERS DDIOD DDDOPg paipqiQDDDEQig PRINCIPAL MR. JOHN VANWINKLE 5 fACUL Ty Davkj Adams Math B.8. - W.M.U. Russell Adrlanson History B. 8. - W.M.U. Elaine Amor Home Economics B.8. - W.M.U. Thome8 Armstrong English B.8. - W.M.U. M.A. - W.M.U. M.8. - W.M.U. James Blanchard English B.A. - W.M.U. M.A. - I.U. Joetta Cherry Resource Room B.8. - W.M.U. Time flies She's a very kinky girl Ira Clark Math B.A. - M.8.U. EnBl1 Science Totally Awesomelll M.A. - W.M.U. B.8. - M.8.U. M.8.L. - W.M.U. 6 Ut CSS Miss. Rhoade?! Diana Cordes French B.A. - W.M.U. Kathleen A. Curtis Physical Education B.8. - I.U. Cheryl Engle Art B.A. - M.S.U. Tom Selleck, where are you? Gag me with a spoon! D. Robert Hellenga Drafting B.S. - W.M.U. M.A. - W.M.U. 4 Terry Johnson Industrial Arts A. - W.M.U. Steve Kershner English B.8. - W.M.U. Marlin King Agriculture B.S - M.S.U. M.A. - M.S.U, ert R. LeRoque Patsy Martin :lence Health Guidance Counselor 5.8. - M.S.U. B.S. - Morehead 7 amapopaEaCCe Debra McConaghy Jan «noaae Math Business Ed. B.S. - W.M.U. B.S. “ B.S.U. M.A. - W.M.U. John Rlttman Government B.S. - I.U. O.K. Who took my sunflower seeds ?? Michael Sowleo Ramona Thaxton Physical Education Library B.A. - Albion B.S. - Mid. Tenn. Phyllis Wlckey Resource Room Gary Willis History B.S. - N.M.U. Colleen Till Band B.M.E. - Olivet Nothin' beats a great pair of legs 8 The Grinch who stole Christmas Office STAff D. Rial, L. Hacker, H. Holtz, K. Perry, D. Clark, S. French, J. Trayling, S. Gordon, D. Schwartz, P. Wella, M. Comstock 9 □fJUt-HJfijCJlUL KITCHEN STAFF QaanECTocKioioninc DiDnjqDPaQaQQtaoiqgiDr xmaggogEODdDaDgign mmaappiQP JUNIORS Brenda Bauman Douglas Beals Tammy Binkley John Blackman Fred Bontrager Daniel Campbell Timothy Campbell Deanna Clark Lorln ClipfeII Molly Comstock Karen Cook Angle Crumpton Ann Duda8ko Steven Eaton Suzl French Robert Cray Lee Ann Hacker Rodnoy Halberda ygiggpc PRESIDENT: Ron Hostetler SECRETARY: Lisa Waltz V. PRESIDENT: David Mumby TREASURER: Danny Campbell STUDENT COUNCIL REPS.:Theresa Wagner , Jamie Perclval Ronald Hostetler Douglas Jennett Brett Johnson Cindy Johnson Karla Koteckl David KruszKa Brian Lavalle Kevin Leighton Tracey McGregor Kip Miller Trich Miller Christy Minor David Mumby Michael Oldenberg Carlos Parks Jamie Perclval Daniel Porter Bernice Rial 16 16 Kathleen Shackleton Renee Skoglund Steve Smith Keith Tefft Jeffrey Thrams Ted Truckey Danny Upp Theresa Wagner Lisa Waltz Kimberly Ward Julie Wlckey Darrell Wyatt AUTOGRAPHS 1 7 SOPHOMORES oaoacDiqapoiaopcaoniPoiQOiaaaaaainanaiaoiaoiDoinnnoiaq PRESIDENT: 8teve Ryan SECRETARY: Paul 8chott V. PRESIDENT: Craig Frayer TREASURER: Colleen Millar STUDENT COUNCIL REPS.: Johanna Hemal, Maureen McManus Cynthia Handy Jaflary Haughn Dawne Heath Don Heath Wendy Heiber Johanna Hemal Jonathon Hkschy Mfchael Hoberman Brenda Holster Rick Hurley Donald Hyatt Jeanle Jennings Kurt Kemper Suame Klme Timothy Landece David MacBeth Cotaon Mcdmans 20 nrinqiuuimjnaiomumUl3ID0gJg sags CTpnmaaociDg Wendy Allen Steve Batiste Rodney Carter Debbie Case Thomas Church Tim Clinton Eddie Delisle Lisa Delle John Eicher Erick Fairchild Frank Farrand Timothy Farrell Craig Frayer Michael danger Jodi Gray Christopher Qronda Anna Hagan Shelly Halberds aQODoiooiaaoaiaaoanoiQnioaoniDoioonaoac Maureen McManue Sheri Merer Llea Mlkolejczyk Colleen Miller Mark D. Milter Timothy Mller Chrletlne Moyer Chrietopher Nightengale Jude Noragon Wllam Olney Stacey Orchel Michelle Perclva Gene Pyke Deniee Rial Mlasy Rogers Wendy Rogers Steve Ryan 22 Michelle Sabin Jacqueline Saxman Paul Schott Clayton Schwartz James Schwartz Myrth Sherratt Brian Spldle Timothy Taylor Jill Trayllng John Upp Daniel Waring ★ CLASS Of 1985 23 DESEEDED FRESHMEN Keith Ambe Wendy Anthony Elizabeth Bell Roy Bed Melleea Blake Shelly Cllpfell Amy Comstock Joseph Condon David Cooney Tracle Craver David Davie Denise Decker 26 TTpgpggc soiggiggigo April Freeland Tammy Gifford JuN Gilbert Matthew Grigsby Timothy Haldl Richard Meath PRESIDENT: Jon VanWInkle SECRETARY: April Freeland V. PRESIDENT: Brian Hurley TREASURER: Dana Richards STUDENT COUNCIL REPS.: David Cooney, Mike Webb Marvin Helbor Shawn Holtz Michael Howard Irene Hughes Rebecca Hughes Brian Hurley Timothy Inman Tammy Johnacn Dean Kline Christopher Loudens lager Dawn McEtvaln Barbara Mlllknan Tr oiaoiaaoaooiDaaninaioaoninnionrocjnanoiDoiornDnnoiDimCTnapainDnonocacaiooinoDaooiaaooPDcannrigignrnninnirv-iinriinr Timothy Minor Steve Mltchel 8hane Norris Teresa Nystrom Sheri O'Dell Jerriane Oldenberg Dana Richards Michael Saxman Robert 8chroeder Theresa Soper Brian Stauffer Lisa Stidham Todd Stoll Tom 3toII Todd Tefft Amy Truckey AUTOGRAPHS 29 EIGHTH GRAPE Terri Gray Sharyl Green Craig Greshaw Heather Hart Shirleo Hayner Dennis Heath Tammy Hicks Timothy Hlrschy Eddie Hughes David Inman Kimberly Jordan Scott Kaukonen Joddie Kent Christine Lee Lisa Little Rick McElvaln George Manchester Margaret Mangold 32 ■ ■ ■ ■ U ■ If M ■ � ■ ■ B H ■ II ■ ilJlLJLJ JL JJL1UIJUCB3CK Al«x Adrianson K Imberly Alexander DoucJas Anderson Betsy Babcock Samuel Barnett Ricky Binkley Keith Bower Shorry Bradford Michele Bruner Keith Carr Randy Cook Brian Decker Chris Diamond Brian Doenges Jennifer Drake David Eaton Ronnie Etcher Michele Engler Jennifer Fair Craig Fairchild Jean Frankovlch Chris Frayer Scott French Rhonda Gardner Rodney Teftt Mellaaa Watklna Richard Wabatar Brad Walla Karri Wlno Scott Wyant . CLASS OH 98 7 Dyna Wyatt 36 SEVENTH GRAVE Joseph Farrand Klmara Farrell Sheila Flanders Michael Fllcklnger Anita Fisher Greg Franks Maree Friable William Frlsble Angola Frys Corey Gifford Camille Gilbert Daniel Gray Douglas Grigsby Mark Hacker Gayle Hagelgans Leonard Haldl Brian Hall Scott Hall 36 David Adams Erlcka Adams Phillip Anderson 8ara Adrlanson Chadwick Baker Jamie Ballard Brian Bartee Robert Bauman Russel Bell 8teve Bfcb Jack Bhkley Michael Blssett Laura Borgart Kevin Burbank Patty Campbell Patricia Carr Jamie Cerny James Conklin Earl Crawford Danielle Davis Brett Drake Randle Eaton Janell Engle Dustin Engler PRESIDENT: Dave Adams SECRETARY: Erica Adams V. PRESIDENT: Amy Schumaker TREASURER: John West STUDENT COUNCIL REP8.: Kelly McKee ,8teve Kaukonen Anthony Hollister Andrew Hughes Taml Hurley Crslg Jackson Steve Kaukonen Steve Landess Karen Lee Kelly McKee Beth Merkle Lisa Miller Tracey Mott Brenda Moyer Robyn Moyer James Mullins Sean Mumby JoGary Nelson 38 AUTOGRAPHS U ■ u ■JUiLPPnKiaaaiULluuiuuCT'gT rBTrinrinr DarantDagirTirirv'inTnDTnaiaDiPtP CLASS or • 1988 Stacey Oldenberg Anne Oswald Chris Relmer James Rice Stacey Richmond Jeffrey Rose Michele Roy Rex Scare Vicki 8chroeder Amy Schumacher Phillip Spearow Monica Stauffer Douglas Stoll Ted 81oil Tony Vogler John West Lorie West Lorraine West Melissa Westendorf Monte Wolf Richard Wolf Brian Wyant 39 How about 10 buck ??? We're gonna learn how to walk tomorrowlllll This is not a pornographic bookllll Is It lunch or Biology?? Please don't make me blush!!! I bid 5 dollars for her!!.....I am NOT for sale!! I swear That's right, I did!!!! I didn't pull ItHIII BACK ROW- T. Campbell, D. Kruszka, J. Glasscock, S. Hendrickson. J. Upp. T. Truckey, 0. Campbell, D. Ambs, C. Nightengale,T. Sabin. Coach Converse, Coach Adams FRONT ROW-M. Miller, d. Mumby, J. Thrams, C. Parks, P. Carr, K.Tefft, K. Mott, J. Saxman, Manager L. Haidl Colon 14 Athona 46 14 Centravllla • 6 ae CMmax- Scotta 0 14 Mandon 61 e Conatantlna 14 26 Burr Oak 6 Whlta Plgaon 40 0 Schoolcraft 21 16 Brldgaman 13 inplP5Tfc lflCflQQlQQIC3D rTBQfQclffDPlQQlPCTQflIDQlDDIQOEQlDDlOC[QOlDHlUQ JVf00TBALL 'BQ!aaD3E3B BACK ROW- Coach K. Conklin. Coach J. Farrand. T. Miller, E. Fairchild. K. Fisher. M. Holderman, D. Heath. F. Farrand, J. Van Winkle.C. Loudenslager, C. Frayer, P. Schott, T. Stoll FRONT ROW- M. Howard. T. Miller. D. Hyatt. T. Taylor. R. Fisher. K. Ambs. S. Holtz, A. Hughes Colon SCORES 6 Athens 26 26 Centrevllle 6 16 Pennfleld 32 6 Mendon 20 35 Burr Oak 0 18 White Pigeon 34 0 Schoolcraft 36 12 Brldgeman 6 JUNIOR VARSITY COACHES Coach Farrand Coach Conklin 45 '■ £N m PEP ASSEMBLY innmnninnnnncirminniLluiULiCJaioninapnpatnninDlooiooioanoin; 46 FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS K. Shackleton S. Collins R. Schwartz S. Schwartz S. Schwartz S. Shackleton S. English JUNIOR VARSITY A. Truckey D. Richards C. Miller D. Rial J. Noragon D. Decker J. Oldenburg 47 BACK ROW-Coach Carpenter, J. Perclval, L. Saxman, D. Heath, D. Wagner, T. Cravor, S. Gordon, Coach Engle,FRONT ROW-Menager K. Carpenter, S. Schwartz. K. Greehaw. D. Clark, T. Binkley, Manager S. Decker. Colon 49 Joneavllle 16 76 Kalamazoo lat Assembly 14 61 Athens 36 66 Cllmax-8cotta 14 72 Burr Oak 26 67 Constantine 21 62 Centre vllle 34 47 White Pigeon 36 47 Joneavllle 20 72 Mendon 36 6 1 Sc hoolcraft 27 81 C lima x - 3 c ot t s 26 66 Burr Oak 1 9 47 Constantine 40 66 Springfield 49 Centre vllle 40 64 White Pigeon 29 43 Mendon 27 72 Schoolcraft 34 67 Springfield 26 6 1 Mendon 30 66 Burr Oak 13 6 1 Athens 28 66 Brldgeman 3 1 42 Ma r callus 40 49 Portland St. Patrick 63 :� PDa3goDpqpnpppqBnmrranniq!mcaBcgM33Msgg roioDiaoioonc The 1982 Magi girls recorded the Schools best record with an excellent 25-1 season and finished the year ranked 4th in the state. Colon began its road to success by attending the University of Michigan Team Camp in August. The Team Camp made up of primarily Class A and B schools, provided the Magi with tough competition. Dawn Wagner and Sharon Gordon received trophies for their outstanding play at camp. Wagner was selected as the Camp's Best Team Player and Gordon received the Coach's Award for her hustle and aggressive play. The Magi opened the regular season with a 49-15 win at Jonesville Colon then came home to host the Invitational Tournament. The Magi defeated Kalamazoo 1st Assembly 76-14 in semi-finals, and Athens 61-38 in the championship game The Magi's toughest season contest came against Centreville, with the score tied at 30-30 after three quarters. Colon went on to post a 49-40 win. The Magi closed out a perfect 14-0 league season with a 72-34 win over Schoolcraft, and finished the regular season with an unblemished record of 20-0 by defeating Battle Creek Springfield 57-26. The Magi entered District play at Mendon by defeating the host Hornets 51-30 in first round action. In semi-final action Colon defeated Burr Oak 66-13. In the District Championship game the Magi defeated Athens 61 28 and advanced to regional play at Bloomingdale. In first round regional action Colon bested Bridgemen by a 56-31 score In the Regional Championship game the Magi came from behind to beat the Marcellus Wildcats 42-40. Colon then advanced to quaterfinals in Jackson County Western High School and were beaten 53-49 by Portland St. Patrick. Portland advanced to the state finals only to lose to state champion Leland The loss ended the Magis winning streak at 25. Dawn Wagner was chosen to the 1st Team All-State squad and Sharon Gordon to All-State honorable mention squad. Wagner finished her career holding school records in scoring, rebounding and assists. The Magi had five players selected to the Sturgis Journal All-Area Squad. Tammy Binkley. Jamie Percival and Tracie Craver were selected to the honorable mention squad while Wagner and Gordon were chosen to the all-area 1st team. Wagner was all-area Player of the Year, while Larry Engle was the 1982 Coach of the Year In All-Conference balloting Wagner and Gordon were selected to the SJV First Team while Binkley was chosen to the honorable mention squad. Wagner was selected as the League’s Most Valuable Player. JV-SJV CHAMPS DOBmnnnm ■ - - 27 Jonesville 12 65 Burr Oak 9 42 Athens 21 48 Cllmax-Scotts 8 43 Burr Oak 3 46 Constantine 19 46 Centreville 21 33 White Pigeon 14 36 Jonesville 10 30 Mendon 22 43 Schoolcraft 1 7 44 Cllmax-Scotts 10 39 Burr Oak 6 56 Constantine 1 7 36 Schoolcraft 7 37 Centreville 26 36 White Pigeon 16 22 Mendon 10 36 Schoolcraft 15 50 nr nn� ii ■ ii njuuLiunginini BACK ROW: Coach Engla, K.Walters, M.McManus, Manager: K.Carpenter, Coach Carpenter. FRONT M.Sherratt, S.CIIpfell, L.LaValle. ____ C.DIcken, B.Hughes, ROW: T.Johnson, J.Hemel, J.Saxman, 61 BASKETBALL BACK ROW: L. OldenburQ, H. Hart. J. Seier. K. Jordan. FRONT ROW: J. Frankovich, S. Bradford. S. Green. S. Nash nfr). basketball rcoppoog BACK ROW: T. Hurley. L. West. S. Richmond. K. Fared, FRONT ROW: A. Oswald. R. Moyer. J. Engle. J. Ballard, P. Campbell, E. Adams jgpcaQaiDgpcpaDcgac NO ATHLETE IS CROWNED BUT IN THE SWEAT OF HIS OWN BROW. St. Jerome TRUE DISPUTANTS ARE LIKE TRUE SPORTSMEN. THEIR WHOLE DELIGHT IS IN THE PURSUIT. Alexander Pope We would like to thank the cheerleader . Marching Mafli and the pep band f°r t eir spirit and support. ATHLETES AS A RULE ARE STRONGER THAN THEIR BACKERS: YET THE WEAKER PRESSES THE STRONGER TO PUT FORTH ALL HIS EFFORT. Mark Twain 63 S. Schwartz, E. Bell, R. Schwatz, M. Perclval, K. Shackleton, M. Comstock, S. Shackleton, Coach J. Vanwinkle 64 irTriganKiLJUDiQaijQEacnoagiHigniQoinniBgipniooinoingoaaanaoniODiD'aCTCTaninanaQCTODioonniDi ■!� ■ . ■!■ Molly Comstock Ksthy Shacklston Michelle Percival The Colon Cross Country team finished the season with an outstanding 7 1 dual meet record Along with this they had several outstanding performances and high team finishes in invitational meets Making the invitational record more impressive is the fact that Colon was competing against Class B and C competition at these meets. The team was led by Sue Shackleton. a senior, in her fourth year of running. Sue set course records at Constantine. Bronson and Three Rivers. She set a St. Joe County meet record as well as the Colon High School record for both three miles. 18:52 and 5000 meters, 18:42. Kathy Shackleton was the team's number two runner all season and had many outstanding performances. Kathy's best performance came in the Grand Lodge Invitational where she finished 10th with a time of 20:41. Colon’s number three runner was Sheila Schwartz. Sheila showed great improvement during the season with a season best performance coming in the Grand Lodge Inv. Her time in this meet of 20:53 was good for 11th place and positioned her third in the area rankings behind her two teammates Running fourth position for Colon during most of the season was Rhonda Schwartz Her best time of the season came at Grand Lodge where she ran 22:03 Molly Comstock finished the season as Colon’s number five runner. She started slowly but by the end of the season had dropped her time to 23:31. Michelle Percival ran number six for the team. Michelle had a time of 26:34 in the county meet. The team's only freshman representative was Elizabeth Bell. After training all summer Elizabeth started the season exceptionally well with a 23:35 clocking for the first meet of the year Dave Hyatt, a junior, was one of the two male runners on this year’s team. Dave ran his best time of the season for second place in the St. Joseph County JV race. 18:34. Daron Green, a senior, was Colon's second male runner Daron had his best race against Three Rivers where he ran 21:05. 66 Rhonda Schwartz Daron Qreen DOBDEODH VARSITY BASKETBALL BACK ROW- Rob Gray, Ken Hart, Doug Ambs, Shawn Hendrickson, Jim Farrell, Coach Michael Sowles, FRONT ROW- Jeff Thrams. Brett Johnson, Mark Miller, Kirk Fisher, Jerry Glasscock 56 fymii w u irwTrngopncaadoaiDapannioDiaoiaaoQDmciDcKPiaopapi3cu .jiJQUc3H!ui.)iugr5 aiu aauiuuiianaDcauocBnaaDn Colon 62 Athens 64 55 Schoolcraft 49 67 Mendon 70 45 Centreville 56 61 T ekonsha 47 57 White Pigeon 63 67 Constantine 82 74 Climax- Scotts 76 62 Union City 69 6 1 Burr Oak 66 77 1st Assembly 60 52 Tekonsha 42 7 5l Centreville 80 50 Mendon 64 6 1 White Pigeon 7 1 5 1 Constantine 75 6 1 Climax- Scotts 76 78 Union City 85 48 Burr Oak 4 1 53 Schoolcraft 64 Districts 38 Burr Oak 60 JV BASKETBALL 3£OQDEiD(QC 0£ BACK ROW- Coach Ru86 Adrianson, Tim Landeas. Chris Nightengale. Tom Church. Frank Farrand. Manager Brian Decker, FRONT ROW- Keith Tefft, M ke Ganger. Steve Ryan, Tim Farrell FRESHMEN BASKETBALL BACK ROW- Coach Dennis Birch, Matt Drake, Jon Van Winkle, Mike Howard, Chris L o u d e n s I a g e r, FRONT ROW- Tim Haidl, Tim Minor,Shawn Holtz, Dave Cooney, Jack Wilson 60 I 9 ? % } pUB JJB j r •||OQ d 1 • ® M r ‘leuJOH d M o i s 1 ' u o e n b x S ‘•wapy 0 ‘mojbbcJs d ‘jqOui dmj ' n - m O a JLNOdd ' a i q s i j j • o goeoo 'aiqsiJd 8 jubAm 8 ubuijbh 1 'IIOIS 0 ui| uoO T '9«apuB-| g 'pjo ilO 0 'OjnQu0PlO ‘S 'IP!BH 1 -AAOd X0V8 innpgpnioupc 3HVH9 HU 9QQQQQEBCDD TCipoppioa i: AdgsjfH ’1 ‘jegoig a u!BAl3°H d MOJBad$ d 'IUbAm S uoa)|nbx s 'uosuBupv -y -MOd lNOdd '®iq Md 0 qa«oO H ®1 d 'Ojnquapio 'O •ja uigos 0 'MBgsaJO q 8||eM 8 liessig J0Abjj -q 'p||i|3J| d 0 -MOd I0V8 MVX9 HI g !— BASKETBALL CHEERLEAVERS - VARSITY JUNIOR VARSITY . Tpap«auCToq3cmoEaoiraCToainDmnpaoaonioraaoanauL«j uupaoana EIGHTH GRADE SEVENTH GRADE Lisa Oldenberg Shanelle Nash Kim Jordan Dyna Wyatt Sara Adrianson Cindy Scare Qayle Hagelgans Kelly McKee Beth Merkle Anita Fisher Trade Mott 5ioqaaaomTJu d VARSITY VOLLEYBALL THE VOLLEYBALL MAGI CAP SUCCESSFUL SEASON WITH S. J. V. L. CROWN Colon closed the 1983 season with a 29-12 record, garnering many awards in the process. The long list of team awards includes: 2nd—Bronson Tournament. 2nd—Homer Tournament. 1st—SJVL Tournament, and the overall SJVL title. Several individuals also received special recognition. Seniors Dawn Wagner and Sharon Gordon were selected to the SJVL all-league team. Senior Kendra Greshaw and Junior Jamie Percival were honorable mention selectees. Dawn was also chosen as the SJVL Most Valuable Player for the 1983 season and she was selected for the Sturgis Journal all-area 1st team. Sharon was selected to the 2nd team and Kendra received an Honorable Mention. The 1983 Magi, dubbed the Hit Squad , constructed the winning season with a consistently strong attack and gutsy defense. The team's success can also be attributed to hard work, desire and team cooperation. HIT SQUAD JVVOUEyBAU BACK ROW: Amy Truckey, Missy Blake, Amy Comstock, Maureen McManus, Michelle Percival, Becky Hughes, Tammy Johnson, FRONT ROW: Jill Trayling, Merth Sherrett, Elizabeth Bell, Tammy Gifford, Coach Colleen Till. 67 FRONT ROW. L. to R. : Mflf- L. Haidl, T. Adams, J. Thrama, J. Saxman. M. Miller. K. Fisher, D. Green, Mgr. J. B. Rice, BACK ROW: Coach Clipfell, C. Nightingale, S. Hendrickson, J. Glasscock, J. Farrell, K. Hart, D. Ambs, M. Darmofol. COLON 6 CENTREVILLE 7 9 MENOON 4 10 TEKONSHA 8 2 1 2 1 BURR OAK 3 6 WHITE PIGEON 6 4 SCHOOLCRAFT 1 9 UNION CITY 6 7 CONSTANTINE 3 7 2 8 CENTREVILLE 2 0 CLIMAX 10 2 8 13 MENOON 7 30 BURR OAK 0 8 WHITE PIGEON 3 9 SCHOOLCRAFT 1 1 1 HOWE 1 2 1 1 SPRINGFIELD 9 2 CONCORD 6 68 BACK ROW, L. to R. : Coach Crabell, D. Heath, T. Miller, M. Drake, R. Fisher, J. Molina, M. Howard, T. Haidl, C. Loudenslager. FRONT ROW: Mgr. D. Heath, M. Webb, B. Hurley, D. Cooney, S. Holtz, D. Wyant, K. Ijuin, T. Farrell. 70 SOfTBAU Tnrnr •yngromoot be ■ loogg Myrth, remember the Con8titine double header. Despite having a losing record. Colon’s softball team found some success this season not only in individual games and individual performances but also more generally in the understanding of team dedication and team spirit. We had to fill some key positions from last year, shortstop, second base, centerfield. and pitching. This turned out to be tougher than anticipated. Once our roving athlete and only senior. Dawn Wagner, moved from first base to centerfield the fielding position’s were filled pretty well. It was having to replace all four pitchers from last season that took some time. Fortunately, we had many people (mostly freshmen) who wanted to pitch and did a good job. The position itself just takes a lot of practice and a lot of experience. Overall, we won some tough games and lost some easy ones. We showed signs of brillance and signs of utter confusion. The girls seem to have the talent they just don’t seem to know what it takes to win—yet. ucnvQ -' mririr 7 2 mooPQPQPcaoapaiaHnnionianianiooiQOiaaoaacmgaaro; [DaooiaDBncamogipqipnnnPHiajionpaonic Front row, L. to R.: M. Sherrett, A. Truckey. S. Clipfell, C. Johnson, s. Schwartz. D. Clark, T. Johnson, C. Miller,Back row, L. to Coach Trenary, J. Oldenburg. D. Decker. J. Perclval, M. McManus. D. Waflner, D. Richards. B. Huges, M. Blake. Mgr. T. Drake, Asst. Coach D. Campbell. COLON 10 CENTRE VILLE 20 8 MENDON 1 0 1 6 BURR OAK 1 7 10 PENNIFIELD 1 4 6 MARCELLUS 5 2 THREE RIVERS 1 1 12 8 1 9 SCHOOLCRAFT 9 1 0 HACKETT 20 20 CONSTANTINE 1 9 1 7 7 3 CLIMAX-SCOTTS 2 5 9 5 CENTREVILLE 10 4 MENDON 2 1 1 9 BURR OAK 9 1 1 PENNIFIELD 3 1 1 SCHOOLCRAFT 1 2 6 SPRINGFIELD PREDISTRICT 1 2 3 CENTREVILLE 1 0 73 TRACK FRONT ROW, L. to R.: E. Bell, L. Saxman, L. Waltz, J. Hemel, K. Shackleton, K. Walters. BACK ROW: D. Heath, T. Craver, S. Shackleton, M. Percival. FRONT ROW, L. to R. : J. VanWinkle, D. Kruszka, T. Stole T. Stoll, E. Fairchild. R. Carter, D. Porter, D. Porter. BACK ROW: D. Campbell, M. Ganger, T. Landes , G. Frayer, R. Hostetler. J. Blackman. 7 6 The 1983 track season had to be called a building season for the boys track team After losing many outstanding seniors last year, this years team boasted only two seniors, neither of whom had run before. Athletes showing promise this year were Dan Campbell in the shot put and discus. Craig Frayer in the 330 hurdles, Mike Ganger in the high hurdles and Jon VanWinkle in the 440 yard dash. Dan Campbell received the most valuable award while Mike Ganger was named most improved. The 1983 girls track team faired somewhat better. With only eleven members running most of the season, the girls finished second in the Ferris State Invitational and second in the John Green Invitational. The high point of the season was a tie for second place with Constantine for the St. Joseph Valley League championship With only eleven runners Colon scored over 100 points in the league meet Sue Shackleton had an outstanding season setting school records in the mile. 880. and two mile Sue was the league champion in these events while setting new league records in the mile and 880. She received the most valuable runner and 101% awards for her efforts. Michelle Percival was named the most improved runner on the girls team. Michelle was greatly improved in both the hurdle races and did an excellent job on the relay teams during the season The season finale came with Sue Shackleton qualifying for the state finals in three events, Kathy Shackleton qualifying in the 880. and Joey Hemel qualifying in the 100 metre dash. 77 JR. HIGH TRACK 78 jpmpginrMrniggippiomqimpaqnmeapaoaiQDinppM Tom Condon PRESIDENT Shirley English SECRETARY Sue Collins Vice President Rex Eicher STUDENT COUNCIL Kevin Mott TREASURY Kendra Greshaw STUDENT COUNCIL •— FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS ■ MAURICIO MARTINEZ Abartado Aereo 663 Barrarqullla, Colombia South America 82 KAORU IJUIN JOSE' „ MOUNA 86 «ii ■ ii KTPnmnnnnu � « � ■ n rff-ilHnnnirtHI CLASS fAVORITES '83 BE8T EYES: BEST 8MIIE: Lite Thaxton Todd Mitchell Daron Green Heidi Holt These people ere so obnoxious they wouldn't even get their picture tskenl OBNOXIOUS: Doug Ambs Shirley English Velerle Steiner Jim Farrell Ken Hert Sue Sheckleton Brett Capmsn Kim Capmsn Phil Carr Sharon Gordon MOST ATHLETIC: Dawn Wagner Shawn Hendrickson 87 aniQQnDinoiagiPoiee rflB!ooianiPBipaQHiQ aonioMBiODtaaioo!aD;aQita6iodifl-ai5H;aQibataaaoioaioaiBnic3HPanDiQ iaaanian� Bj Shawn Hendrickson Tami Herman Dawn Hiemstra Barb Klein Detleff Linhart Mauricio Martinez Heidi Holtz Kaoru ljuin Diane Jennett PARENT'S MESSAGES Dear Heidi, I hope the reet of your life brlnga you aa much happlneaa and Joy aa the laat eighteen yeara that you have been a apeclal part of our home. Of great concern, however, now that you are ready to leave home, la who geta to take care of Mandy, your puppy? (Juat kidding, you know we all love her too.) Super Job Valerie. We love you and we're very proud of you. Love, Dad and Mom Parent of Taml Herman: Wlah to expreaa our love and appreciation to our daughter you have gave ua your love you are the light of our Uvea. We wlah you lota of love , happlneaa and a future of eucceaa. Our Love for you and God‘a Love for US. Jim Farrell Daron. Qod bleaa you with a life that la filled with aa much happlneaa aa you have brought to ua. Qod haa bleaaed our home ao much through you. We are proud of you and love you. Thanka for all the Joy you've given. Mom and Dad Your Mother and Father Dear Kim, Dear J.R. The Joya I have of you are ever mine: bleat remembrance brlnga them hourly back. Love, Mom and Dad Thla la Juat one of many Joya that your preaence haa afforded ua - the future le your opportunity to realize your dreama which will be an everlaating Joy for ua. Mom and Dad Love, Mom 90 ■ (a ala', a'al • a]a |a a {a{a a a |al� |'«!� a !;a|a aja ala [ala aja 'ninnB'CEaiPQKioiaatgrasuruDiDa aia-QiQDiQQTaancmaiopipgE DiDDiaDianinnKn Lisa Thaxton Jeffery VanVorst Charles Wagner aanBaPMaaHPPiDDBaEBiagroipnoQpaaqQQ l Dawn Wagner Penny Wells Todd We8tendorf Thomas Wilson CLASS MOTTO In every person there's a place. where life and vision interlace. Where you look back to see how far you’ve come And you know the best has just begun. This is the time. CLASS SONG Theme from Mahogany CLASS FLOWER Red Rose CLASS COLORS Red and White CLASS ADVISOR Thomas Armstrong SENIORS NOT PICTURED Brenda Boals Marie Cochran Jose Molina Todd Sabin Randy Schrader 3CK SENIOR WILLS ivann nninnnniDntjgmpinopnnnrirTiTTrinr nririnninnrirBi'ianrii I, Rex Richer______bsquith to Jiff Thrama________ all my experience with girle. I, Kris Perry______, bsquith to Mr. VanWinkle my size 12 tablecloth. I, Pinny Wills bsquith to Jmff Thrama my body-except for my hair, which goto to Mr. Armstrong. Ana all the bangs out of lift to Mr. Rittman. I, Ksndra Greehaw , bsquith to Mrs. Eng Is____my msan mslsns. I, Ksn Hart________, bsquith to Sts vs Ryan____my msdssty. I, Dawn Wagner bsquith to Sophia Schwarts my hsight for basketball and vollsyba11 purposes. I, Jim Farrell , bsquith to,Jeff Thrams__________all of my speed and quiokness for basketball purposes. I, Phil Carr_______t bsquith to Ron Hostetler my perfectly good liver and kidneys. I, Mike Darmefal , bsquith to Dawns Heath____ coordination. I, Shirley English, bsquith to Mr. Converse my forever loving personal- tty. May you use it in good taste. I, Sharon Gordon , bsquith to Steve Ryan_________ my tightest pair of Calvin Kleins. I, Phil Carr_______, bsquith to Kathy Shackle ton my wrecked car door. I, Rex Eioher______, bsquith to Julie Wiokey my big mouth. I, Shirley English, bsquith to Deanna Clark my good classroom behavior. I, Daron Green , bsquith to Kathy Shackle ton my cross-country abilities. We, The Girls Varsity Basketball Team, bsquith to The .; ova Varsity Basketball Team the strength and ability to have as great a season as we did. I, Sue Shaokleton , bsquith to Miss Rhoads my running legs, so she can run at least a 440. My pet giraffe I have locked up in my bedroom. I also leave my ability to be neat and write shorthand. I, Rex Eioher , bsquith to Tim Farrell__________my excellent trumpet playing abilities (since he has been lacking them for a feu years.) 94 DEDECSC HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES Sue Shackteton Ken Hart Todd Mitchell Kris Perry Heidi Holtz Rex Elcher 98 maocsna QSOI ' aae gggigDMpgpgjoBoaBaisgggQgaDc Juniors David Kruazka Laurie Saxman Sophmores Tim Miller Denlae Rial Freshmen Kirk Flaher Trade Craver 1 at Place IS? SNOW FESTIVAL phn car lm8,ra Senior Candidates T.8 S±: anMn,fi.f,ark Juniors Sophmores Co De:: 300001 iggOPOIDOKEK 3BPI soDoggigc £: w«rck Freshmen Seventh JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM ■ SNR DOWS OF THE NIGHT 104 QUEEN-KING PENNY WELLS REX EICHER PRINCESS-PRINCE THERESA WAGNER DAVE MUMBY KALAMAZOO CENTER TIME: 8:00 pm to 1:00 am COLORS: Dark Blue and Sliver BAND: Backstreet MAy 14, 1983 105 SENIOR TRIP MAY 21-28, 1983 SATURDAY: Leave high school at 5:30 am bound tor Detroit Metro Airport Fly to Orlando, Florida -Visit Cypress Gardens -Visit Wet-and-Wild SUNDAY: Visit Epcot Center MONDAY: Visit Disney World TUESDAY: Choice of visiting Epcot Center or Disney World WEDNESDAY: Visit Sea World Dinner Theater THURSDAY: Daytona Beach FRIDAY: Daytona Beach SATURDAY: Daytona Beach Return home anncniTOiop SENIOR TREE DEDICATION This year the Class of 1983 has revived a tradition that has been absent from our school for many years This class felt that it wanted to give a small token in return for what this school has done and meant to them. The classes gifts to this school are five trees which are now planted on the schools front lawn. It is hoped that the feelings that this class has for it's school and the tradition of giving will continue with future classes. 1 10 Mwk STUDENT COUNCIL The 1982 83 Student Council showed leadership and responsibility in getting it's duties carried out Never before has the Student Council contained so many doers ' instead of watchers In years to come this will be a great asset Who knows what they will be able to accomplish? Homecoming went smoothly (except for the weather) all due to Student Council, and especially Vice President John Blackman. Snow Festival and picking our all-around Outstanding Students are Students Council's main responsibilities What stands ahead for next year? Well, John, we still need a Student Constitution!? CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Heidi Holtz. PRESIDENT John Blackman. VICE PRESIDENT Jackie Saxman. SECRETARY Sophia Schwartz. TREASURER SENIORS R. E c h e r K. Greshaw FRESHMEN D. Cooney M. Webb SEVENTH GRADE K. McKee S. Kaukonen EIGHTH GRADE S. Wyant D. Anderson HA TIONALHONOR SOCIETY Rex Eicher Kendra Greshaw Jim Comstock Heidi Holtz Brett Capman Debre Schwartz Sue Collins Dawn Heimstra Tom Condon Sue Shackleton Todd Mitchell James Farrell Barb Klein Kim Capman Dawn Wagner Shelley Schwartz Molly Comstock Ann Dudasko Lee Ann Hacker Jamie Percival Sophia Schwartz Tim Scheer Keith Tefft Deanna Clark TOP SENIORS TODPIOOIP SE VALEDICTORIAN Rex Eicher S A i_� j f ATORIAN Heidi HoKz Kendra Gr shew Jim Comstoc! Brett Capmcr Debra Schwartz Kim Car nan Sue Shackleton Sheila Schwartz Mike Darmofal 1 13 YEARBOOK STAff THRESHOLDS FREEZE-FRAME 1983 BACK ROW. L. to R.: Dawn Heath, Tim Sheer. LaDonna Soper, Tim Campbell, Tom Wilson, FRONT ROW: Cheryl Ruge, Tammy Binkley, Angie Crumpton, Ann Dudasko. FUTURE FARMERS DEMONSTRATION TEAM LAND JUDGING TEAM CROP JUDGING TEAM PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE AG FORUM 53010000 Of AMERICA PUBLIC SPEAKING EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING JOB INTERVIEW Tom Condon Terry Adame Todd Mitchell Ron Hostetler Barb Klein Dan Campbell Tom Persona Jeft VanVorst Jim Comstock Dave Mumby PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER REPORTER SENTINEL STUDENT COUNCIL REP. STUDENT COUNCIL REP. JULY - Canoe trip AUG. - Maple week SEPT. - Fair exhibits OCT. - Greenhand Inltatlon NOV. - National FFA DEC. - Citrus fruit sales JAN. - K-WInoe hockey JAN. - Seed sales FEB. - Leadership contest MAR. - State FFA APR. - Area soil Judging 1 1 7 nninoropinnrn MARCHING MAGI HAGS L. WaiTZ J. Trayling T. Wagner C. Perry H. Hart A. Truckey C. Miller DIRECTORS H. Holtz Mrs. Till K. Ward BRASS T. Landess J. Condon M. Holderman T. Persons T. Farrell R. Hostetler R. Eicher D. Wagner T. Drake S. Kaukonen S. Mitchell 1 1 8 C. Frayer T. Scheer P.J. Eicher T. Nystrom T. Haidl T. Inman J. Farrell C. Johnson R. Eicher K. Ijuin D. Phelps 1 AT FESTIVAL PERCUSSION R. Fisher L. Hacker C. Loudenslager T. Condon M. Sherrett D. Davis S. Holtz Ask any band member what hard work is then ask them if it pays off. Colon Marching Magi received a number one rating this year at the MSBOA Marching Festival. It was all due to the dedication and hard work of the Marching Magi Band Members From the beginning of school, the band, along with their new director. Mrs Colleen Till, worked on their show. They put together four songs: ’•Fame”, Ice Castles”, “Sing Sing Sing”, and Superman”. On October 6th their reputaire overwhelmed the judges, and the Magi came home as something the community could be proud of. They have earned a reputation as one of the better bands in this district and a bright blue medal to pin on their band jackets. Working together and putting in so much time at those Oh so early”, early morning rehearsals, they’ve also gained around 55 friends, that are 55 of the most unique people in Colon High. WOODWINDS C. Handy M. Grlsby K. Cook K. Capman S. Green J. Frankovich R. Spearow D. Wyant S. Kime S. French P. Wells M. Mangold J. Seiler J. Fair J. Hirschy JAZZ BAND 122 126 appmoiggpoip SMILE you'Rt OH COLON CAMERA 126 Bon- Voyage You're sunburned WHERE9II ' AjT; u r W.rkg 4 v7.,y He's so gorgeous!!! Turn off the lightsl iiQQioDiooKanra BioQira ninninninnirtnPi'rioaiQaiQaQQiBnBnBDPgEnmf: Compliments of Vanguard n Industries of Dr.William H. Lawrence Michigan, Inc. FAMILY DENTISTRY HIGHWAY 86 WEST ' COLON. 49040 COLON. MICH. 432-3001 ( 6 1 6 ) 432 - 32 7J _J V. L S DISTRIBUTORS INC. 130 N. Maple LEONIDAS, MICH. 49066 BROKER MUSIC HOUSE SALES SERVICE SINCE 1900 Qolbeaneon Organa Aatln Weight Planoa 204 Palmer Ave. COLON, MICH Ph.432-3742 ki.i i COLMER MAXITROL DIVISION Best Wishes to the CLASS OF 83 132 r David C. ' Tomlinson ATTORNEY AT LAW 108 E. STATE ST. COLON . MICH oompiimenis of Mr. and Mrs. William Drake COLON, MICH , DECKERS SHARP Licensed MOBILE SERVICE CONSTRUCTION Pioneer Chain Saws GENERAL CONTRACTING Toro Lawn Mowers and Sales and Service HOME IMPROVEMENT COLON, MICH Andrew J. Sharp 432-2550 s___ 30620 M-60 Colon, Mich. M Leonidas Community Action Group We Are Here To Serve Our Community 496-7739 496-8040 HEMEL’S CHEVROLET Cavalier CL Convertible 215 E. STATE STREET COLON 1| GM QUALITY SERVICE RARTS GENERAL MOTOGS FACTS DCVTSKW 133 Koami aiciDiQt DiQi QiQaoQioaiMooiooioi oiaopmnpopepppiTiiTinrinrJLKiJiuaiJag CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS OF 1983 COLON BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT M. 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President Phone (616) 432-3504 139 i.gjg Dio c ogiDutPDP goaD oppioomm u u imnfl| y« JOHN DEERE Spoor and Parlln NEW IDEA GEHL FARM EQUIPMENT • KRAUSE DISKS, CULTIVATORS A TILLING • GEHl HARVESTERS A FEED MILLS • KILLMOS BOX WAGONS • RITCHIE AUTOMATIC WATER TANKS • MILLION FARM EQUIPMENT - FARM SPRAYERS • DUNHAM LEHR CULTIPACKERS A ROLLER HARROWS • WILRICH PLOWS A TILLAGE TOOLS • M-C DRYERS A HAY EQUIPMENT Robert D. Smith, M.D. Donald E. Bradley, M.D, Colon, Michigan Congratulations from S S Welding Speed Shop Colon Michigan, 49040 C. L. Van Deventer Agency, Inc. CONORADULATIONS, GRADUATES we wish you a healthy and prosperous future. 140 V, J-----------------------V, BOB CONWAY w V MENDON SEED GROWERS STUDIO K A 1 fiio Your SENIOR PORTRAIT ff photographer BRONSON Ml. 49028 Barry a Diana x Roger Anna Mumby Gantry 0s V 517-369-4405 Congratulation. Claaa of '83. V, THE YEARBOOK STAFF WISHES TO THANK THIS YEARS A DYER TISERS.THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS PAY FOR ABOUT HALF OF THE COST OF PRODUCING THIS BOOK. —r 1 42 AUTOGRAPHS 143 144