Colon High School - Magi Yearbook (Colon, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1985 volume:

Kaleidoscope Volume 38 Colon High School 400 Dallas Street Colon, Michigan 49040 TABLE OF CONTENTS page 4—Senior Memories page 17—Seniors page 33—Underclassmen page 63—Faculty Staff page 79—Groups page 83—Sports page 119—Activities page 137—Candids GRADUATION ’85 4 5 6 7 8 I SENIORS SWAMP FLORIDA ITINERARY FOR SENIOR TRIP 85 Saturday: Arrive TAMPA, FLORIDA! Spend the day at Busch Gardens and get settled in Or land hotel. I love these early mornings! Sunday: A lazy day at Wet n Wild, sunning and funning—enjoy a luau for dinner Monday: Disney World—two days of fun and excitement, visiting exhibits, the new Epcoc. and all the rides. Tuesday: more of the fabulous Disney World Wednesday: A day exploring Sea World and Kennedy Space Center Thursday: Daytona, ready or not! Two lazy days of beach, sun and great food. Saturday: Return to Colon! But the memories linger on! 9 I'm awake! I'm awake! 10 11 12 Can wc take him home. ' My nose is definitely peeling! A great way to relax. 13 Junior-Senior Prom A Success!!! IN COLON 14 Central Park in Colon? Everyone enjoyed the music Time out for refreshments 15 Congratulations to Mr. Armstrong! Enjoying a dance Taking a breather 16 Adding the vocals u 1 I I mom ,Ti m i a m m ti i it rr« m « -I ....................... 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Favorite Song: Against All Odds Activities: FFA 9 12. Cheerleading 7. Basketball 7 8 Future Plans: undecided EDDIE DE LISLE Birthday: June 22, 1967 Favorite Song: Silent Night Favorite Saying: I doubt it. LISA DELLE Nickname: Dee Birthday: June 4, 1967 Favorite Saying: I’m sure—Mega Favorite Song: I Feel for You Activities: Yearbook, Prom Committee Future Plans: Work for my Corvette! JOHN EICHER Nickname: Pj Birthday: October 7, 1966 Favorite Saying: Work for me Activities: T.P., Band Future Plans: College, get rich ERICK FAIRCHILD Nickname: Fairchild Birthday: June 8, 1967 Activities: FFA 9-12, Football, Track Future Plans: College—engineering FRANK FARRAND Nickname: Francis or Prycamcl Birthday: August 31. 1966 Favorite Saying: Chaka Chan Favorite Song: Chaka Chan, I Feel for You Activities: Basketball. Football. Bud Brothers Future Plans: Marines TIM FARRELL Nickname: Doc Birthday: October 10, 1967 Favorite Saying: Give Me a Break Favorite Song: Truly Activities: Basketball 9-12. Baseball 9 12, Sr. Band. Drum Major. Nat. Honor Soc., Varsity Qub 11 12. Church Youth Group Future Plans: Grand Rapids Baptist College CRAIG FRAYER Birthday: January 6, 1967 Favorite Saying: Smile! There's always tomorrow Favorite Song: Desert Moon Activities: Football. Track Future Plans: a career in medicine MICHAEL GANGER Nickname: Bobby Birthday: Febraury 22. 1967 Favorite Saying: Call me Crazy Favorite Song: Time by Pink Floyd Activities. Basketball 7 12, Track 7-12 Future Plans: college JODY GRAY Nickname: Jo Birthday: March 14, 1967 Favorite Saying: Baby chicken whimp Favorite Song: You're the Inspiration Activities: FFA 11 12, Yearbook 12 CYNTHIA THERESA HANDY Nickname: Ceece Birthday: May 24, 1966 Favorite Saying: It's amazing Favorite Song: Careless Whisper Activities: Cheerleading 11-12. Softball 10-11, Band 7-12, Yearbook 12. Prom Committee. Church, Snow Festival Rep. 11. Seeing John Future Plans: Graduate, attend Wrights, marry 'Upp'' JODI HARVEY Birthday February 23, 1967 Favorite Saying: You Bonehead Favorite Song: Two less lonely People in the World DAWNE HEATH Nickname: Homy Heath—Sky walker Birthday: September 6. 1966 Favorite Saying: It's cool Favorite Song: I Can't Hold Back Activities: Basketball Future Plans: travel DON HEATH Birthday: November 28, 1966 Favorite Saying: Kick it or Lick it Favorite Song: Shout at the Devil Activities: FFA 9-12, Bud Brothers. Football. Baseball Future Plans: Service JOHANNA HEMEL Nickname: Joey—BL Birthday: June 22, 1967 Favorite Saying: He was T-i-i-i-cked! Activities: Volleyball, Basketball. Track, French Qub, Varsity Qub, Prom Committee. Student Council, National Honor Society Future Plans: attend Central Michigan University-major in Banking. Financing, and Accounting JONATHON HIRSCHY Nickname: Jon Birthday: March 9. 1967 Favorite Saying: Sure Favorite Song: We are the Reason Activities: Band 9-12. Marching Band 9 12, National Honor Society 11-12 Future Plans: attend college to be a CPA JEANETTE LEE JENNINGS Nickname: Gen Birthday: August 2, 1967 Favorite Saying: Keep smilin' Favorite Song: Friends Activities: National Honor Society 11-12 Future Plans: attend college: elementary ed or business SUANNE KIMF. Nickname: Sue Birthday: June 20, 1967 Favorite Saying Whatever Favorite Song: Almost Paradise Activities: Band (concert marching) 9-12. Church Youth Group PAUL KRAKLAN Nickname: The Dr. Birthday: November 30, 1966 Favorite Saying: Oh. I don't know Favorite Song: Lunatic Fringe Activities: Football 11-12, Bud Brothers Future Plans: attend college at Ferris TIM LANDESS Birthday: August 7, 1966 Favorite Song: Never Gonna Let You Go Activities: Track. Basketball. Baseball. Prom Committee, Float Committee Future Plans: college, then a career LISA LA VALLE Nickname: Slick Birthday: March 17, 1967 Favorite Saying: Give me a Dew Favorite Song: Through the Years by Kenny Rogers Activities: Basketball. Draw. Read. National Honor Society, being with Todd Future plans: attend small college, major in commercial art MAUREEN MC MANUS Nickname: Mo Birthday: September 18, 1967 Favorite Saying: I doubt it! Favorite Song: Thunderbird Quiet Riot Activities: National Honor Society, Student Council, Prom Committee. Basketball, Committee for Gifted Talented. Volleyball. Softball Future Plans: College LISA MIKOLAJCZYK Nickname: Legs Favorite Saying. Come on Favorite Song: Shout at the Devil Activities: Prom committee, float committee Future Plans: college Birthday: March 29, 1966 COLLEEN MILLER Nickname: Worm Birthday: June 7, 1967 Favorite Saying: I don't Know Favorite Song: You're the Inspiration Activities: Basketball. Softball 9-10. Cheerleader 9-12. Band 9-12, Marching Band 9-12, Flag Captain 12, National Honor Society 11-12, treasurer 12, Class treasurer 10-12, Varsity- Qub 11-12, French Qub 10-11, Qass Secretary 9, Student Council 11. Homecoming Rep 12, 20 Snow Festival Rep 10 Future Plans: college MARK MILLER Birthday: October 28. 1965 Nickname: Spark favorite Saying: I doubt it Activities: Baseball, football, basketball Jl LIE NORAGON Nickname Brat Birthday August 8. 1967 Favorite Saying Where's those thingies ? Favorite Song You're the Inspiration Activities. Basketball 7-8. Cheerleading 10-12, Student Council 7-12; treasurer 11, secretary 12. Yearbook 12. Float committee. Prom Committee. Varsity Club 11-12. 4th of July candidate. Band—Flags 12 Future Plans attend Glen Oaks, become a medical secretary or social worker MICHELLE PERCIVAL Nickname Puss Birthday November 12, 1967 Favorite Saying: Oh I dunno know Favorite Song: Rock—You Activities Basketball 9. Cross Country 10-12, Volleyball 9 12. Track 9-12, National Honor Society Future Plans: College and a career DENISE RIAL Nickname Peanut Birthday December 4. 1966 Favorite Saying: Y anna Favorite Song: Hard to say I'm Sorry Activities Cheerleading. Basketball. Softball. Homecoming Rep. 4th of July Candidate Future Plans: become a cosmetologist MELISSA ROGERS Nickname Miss Birthday November 7, 1967 Favorite Saying: Judas!!! Favorite Song You're the Inspiration Activities: Track 7-9. Cheerleading 10. Prom Committee. Float Committee. Yearbook Staff 12 Future Plans: Cosmetology, marriage STEVE RYAN Nickname: Taz Birthday: October 28. 1966 Favorite Saying: Next Time' Favorite Song Midnite Maniac Activities: Band. National Honor Society. All-League Academic Team. Varsity Club Future Plans: attend Western Michigan, to study electrical engineering or paper science MICHELLE SABIN Birthday: October 10. 1966 Favorite Saying: Are you Crazy? Favorite Song: I Can t Fight this Feeling Future plans Cosmetology JACQUELINE K. SAXMAN Nickname: Lefty Birthday: May 22. 1967 Favorite Saying: Oh, I don't know Favorite Song. I Can't Fight This Feeling Activities Basketball. Track, Cheerleading. Student Council 7 12. Student Council President 12, Office and Govt. Aide, Varsity Club. Float Committee Future Plans: Major in Social Work PAUL SCHOTT Nickname: Gun Birthday: May 25. 1967 Favorite Saying: What a Deal Favorite Song: You Can't Kill Rock n Roll Activities: Football. Class officer 10 Future Plans: United States Marine Corp MYRTH SHERRAT Birthday: June 20. 1967 Favorite Saying: UF-da Favorite Song: When you Qose your Eyes Activities: Student Council. National Honor Society. Prom Committee. Girls State. Interlochen Music Camp. Band Future Plans: attend Nazareth College to study nursing JOHN ALLEN UPP Nickname: Upp Birthday: May 7, 1966 Favorite Saying: Somebody better bend over Favorite Song: Out of Touch Activities: Football 9 12 ( 5 yr. Varsity player). Track 7-12. Basketball 7 10. Church. Parliamentary Procedure, Cyndi Future Plans: enlist in the Navy July 1st. and marry Ceece Representing the Class of '85 are Maureen McManus. Joey Hemel. Student Council; Craig Frayer. vice-president. Colleen Miller, treasurer. Tim Landess. secretary ; and Mike Ganger, president Micheal Holderman Dan Hyatt Jeannie Jennings Suanne Kime Paul Kraklan Curt Kemper Timothy Landess Lisa LaValle Kevin Leighton 22 24 REMEMBER . . . First grade and learning to read? The first snow ball fight of each year? Recess? The move to 7th grade? Your first homecoming? Your first date? 25 These photos are the Class of '85 in former school years. Can you identify them? Jackie Saxman Paul Schott Michelle Sabin Clayton Schwartz 26 Jim Schwartz Myrth Sherratt Ken Takeuchi Jill Trayling John Upp not pictured Eddie DeLisle Gene Pyke Tim Taylor Senior Class MOTTO: I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today. William Allen White SONG: Cant Hold Back FLOWER: Pink Rose COLORS: White and Maroon 27 28 29 Senior Spirit! What's wrong, Mark.' Exciting night on the town That's the way to dance. Mark 8c Joey! Juniors—United We Stand Drink that Dew , Dusty Who. me 31 32 r Keith Ambs Melissa Augerbright Elizabeth Bell Roy Bell C L A S 5 0 F ’8 6 Melissa Blake Shelly Clipfell Amy Comstock Joe Condon David Cooney Tracie Craver David Davis Denise Decker 34 Cindy Dicken Matthew Dixon Matthew Drake Kirk Fisher U N I 0 R S Robbie Fisher April Freeland Tammy Gifford Juli Gilbert Matt Grigsby Timothy Haidl Richard Heath Shawn Holtz 35 Michael Howard Becky Hughes Brian Hurley Tim Inman Tammy Johnson Dean Kline Chris Loundenslager Renee Marchand Dewn McElvain Barbara Milkman Steve Mitchell Shane Norris Teresa Nystrom Jerriane Oldenbcrg Stacy Orchel Sherry Pridgeon 36 Dana Richards Jeff Sager Tammy Sax man Lyle Schlaback Robert Schroeder Theresa Soper Brian Stauffer Lisa Stidham Todd Stoll Tom Stoll Todd Tefft Amy Truckey 37 Jon VanWinkle Renee Walkinhood Ronette Walkinhood Kimberly Walters Lisa Waring Evan Wattles Mike Webb Jack Wilson Joey Woodruff Don Wyant Now what did you do. sweetie' 38 Alex Adrianson Betsy Babcock Samuel Barnett Keith Bower C L A S s 0 F ’8 Sherry Bradford Michele Bruner Tanya Carpenter Keith Carr Brian Decker Lisa Delp Brian Doenges Jennifer Drake 40 Ron Eicher Michelle Engler Jennifer Fair Craig Fairchild Jean Frankovich Chris Frayer Scott French Rhonda Gardner Terri Gray Sharyl Green Robert Greenwald Craig Greshaw Shirlee Hayner Dennis Fleath Tim Hirschy Kim Jordan 42 Scott Kaukonen Chris Lee Lisa Little George Manchester Meg Mangold Rick McElvain Rhonda Moyer Shanelle Nash Cinda Noirot Corey Olden berg Lisa Oldenberg Kenneth Reed Kurt Rogers Terry Rossell Cindy Scare Chris Schinker Barbara Schlabach Jennifer Seiler Dave Setterblad Jeremy Slone 43 Sandee Smoker Linda Soper Tina Soper Russell Spearow Tyler Stoll Rodney Tefft David Tyler Brad Wells Kerri Wing Terry Woodruff Scott Wyant Dyna Wyatt 44 45 c L A S s 0 F ’8 8 David Adams Ericka Adams Sara Adrianson Philip Anderson Chad Baker Jamie Ballard Brian Bartec Russell Bell Steve Bibb Jack Binkley Mike Bissert Sherry Blake Laura Borgert Jamie Cerny James Conklin Earl Crawford 46 Sheila Decker Todd Dovey Janell Engle Joe Farrand Kimberly Farrell Anita Fisher Bill Frisbie Maree Frisbie Angela Frye Corey Gifford Camille Gilbert Danny Gray 47 Ronald Greenwald Doug Grigsby Mark Hacker Gayle Hagelgans Len HaidI Eric Harris Troy Harris Gene Harvey Frank Hemel Todd Herman Monica Hoard Andy Hughes 48 Tami Hurley Craig Jackson Steve Kaukonen Michelle King Sue Kotz Steve Landess Karen Lee Beth Merkle Tony Miller Tracey Mott Robyn Moyer Sean Mum by Jo Nelson Stacy Oldenberg Anne Oswald Stacy Richmond 49 Rex Scare Vicki Schroeder Amy Schumacher Phillip Spearow Monica Stauffer Doug Stoll Ted Stoll John Vaughn Tony Vogler John West Lorie West Lorraine West Missy Westendorf Richard Wolf Brian Wyant Amy Cook 50 c L A S s 0 F Jamie Andrews Amy Balgoyen Janvka Ballard Down Barga Joe Booth Leigh Borgert Eric Bower Jamie Bowers Mark Bowerson Vikki Brown Julie Broker Nicole Burnham Jeff Capman Chris Cline Bret Comstock Randy Cook 52 Adam Gaver Gola Gawford Stacy Decker John Delle 8 t h G R A D E Robert Drake Tim Eash Jill Eicher Dustin Engler John Farrand Don Fields Heidi Greenwald Teresa Gibson Jenny Haidl Jennifer Hammond Tina Hart Ursula Higgins 53 Dawn Hirschy Guindell Jefferies Kathy Jefferies Tami Johnson Trevor Johnson James Kauffman Scott Kent Sheila King Angel Loudensiager David Martin Butch McElvain Giuck Mollson Kevin Oldenberg Michelle Oldenberg Kelly Orchel Kathy Oswald 54 John Power Tarina Reed Tim Reed Chris Raimer R c Roach Jeff Ross Chris Ruge Shannon Ryan Bob Saxman Cathy Schinker Bonnie Schlabach Joe Schwartz Susie Schwartz Gwen Seiler Gndy Shackleton Tuesday Stark 55 Daphnye Swan Jennie Thrams Steve Tomlinson Jennifer Wages Michelle Wagner Missy Wagner Michelle Wattles David Wyatt Kim Carpenter 56 Michael Anderson Eric Balizet Katrina Beckman Kyle Blair C L A S s 0 F '9 Frank Blake Linda Bontrager Shelley Broker Chad Burnham Kendra Carpenter David Clementz Laura Curtis Troy David 58 Niki Decker Greg Del. isle Tom Franks Mike Franks Brian Gales Fawnda Gardner Kelli Gilchrist Teresa Green Brady Gross Elizabeth Hall Tonia Harris Tara Harvey Robert Holcomb Leah Hulbert Lisa Hyatt Greg Jordan Tina Kent Christopher Kryzanski Scott Lane Terrance Larkin 7 t h G R A D E 59 Laura Mangold Tim McCartney John McIntyre Vicki Miller Brad Monje David Miller Tracic Moyer Ryan Osborn Andy Pcrcival Jeff Rakocy Allen Rice Christy Saylor Scott Scare Joe Schinker Tammy Schrader John Schumacher 60 Kip Schwartz Mike Sechrest Dena Sharland Jason Slone Julie Smith Larry Soper Terri Stoll Tim Stoll Clay Tefft Mitch Trentham Susan VanWinkle Eric Wagner Fred Walters Robert W'atkins Niiki Webb Kirsten West 61 62 DURY OIL CO. PETROLEUM PRODUCTS STANDARD FOR FARM-HOME-INDUSTRY 125 N. Blackstone Colon, Michigan 651-5200 Hours by Appointment (616) 452-3956 LARRY M. GRANGER D.V.M. Large and Small Animals 485 N. Burr-Oak Rd. Colon, Michigan 49040 J B AUTO SUPPLY 107 E, State Street Colon, Michigan DOLLYS BEAUTY BOUTIQUE Vi mile w. on M-86 Colon. Michigan Hairstyling for Men Women For Appointment 432-3489 The Friendly Ones MAGIC CITY HARDWARE 432-3464 COLON, MICHIGAN Compliments of COLON SERVICE 6} 64 Mr. Ira Clark 66 Staff not pictured: Mrs. Debra Bordner Mrs. Elaine Amor Mrs. Cheryl Engle Mrs. Patsy Martin a Go ahead, kid. make my day! Would you look at that! Time to work Smile! And you draw this here and . . . 71 BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr Loren Jennings Ms Nancy Perciva! 72 73 ADMINISTRATION 4 Mr. Patrick Coaklcy. Superintendent 74 Mr. Jon VanWinkle. Principal SECRETARIAL STAFF Ms. Kathy Brooks Ms. Carol McKercher Ms. Diane Trayling Ms. Adele Zubic SUPPORT STAFF Mr. Jim Lee. Head Maintenance Mr. Jim Pagels. Bus Garage Supervisor 76 Our friendly Kitchen Staff Vanguard Industries of Michigan, Inc. Highway 86 West Colon, Mi 49040 (616) 432-3271 Manufacturers of 'alomino 77 AUTOGRAPHS 78 Row 1 David Adams. Janaka Ballard. Cathy Schmker. Adam Cravcr. Mike Anderson. Christy Saylor. Row 2: Jo Condon. Craig Greshaw. Scott Wyant. Meg Mangold. Scott Kaukonen. Rex Scare. Becky Hughes. Row V Craig Frayer. April Freeland. Julie Noragon. Myrth Sherran. Joey Hemel. Maureen McManus. Kim Walters. Row 1:Jack Wilson. Michelle Percival. Colleen Miller. Kim Walters. Becky Hughes. Cindy Dicken. Steve Mitchell. Row 2: John Hirschy. Craig Frayer. Joey Hemel. Maureen McManus. Myrth Sherratt, Jeanme Jennings. Shawn Holtz. Joe Condon. Row 3: Steve Ryan. Tim Farrell. Mike Ganger. Paul Kraklan. Mike Holderman. Ken Takeuchi. Lisa LaValle. 80 Row 1: Tim Taylor, Todd Tefft, Steve Mitchell, Joe Condon, Tom Stoll. Evan Wattles, Don Heath. Eric Fairchild. Craig Fairchild, Dennis Heath. Row 2: Brian Hurley. John Upp. Curt Kemper, Tim Miller, Clayton Schwartz. Wendy Allen. Deb Case. Jim Schwartz. Row 3: Mark Hacker. Doug Stoll. David Adams, Chris Frayer. Keith Bower, Eddie DeLisIe. Phil Anderson, Janet Rogers, Gayle Moyer. Row 4: Richard Wolf, Andy Hughes. Todd Herman. Ron Eicher. Kurt Rogers. Cindy Baldwin, Becky Hughes, Jerrianne Olderberg. Row Matt Dixon, Dean Kline. Brian Stauffer. Chris Rcimer, Tyler Stoll, Keith Carr, Brian Decker, Sam Barnett. Row 1: Todd Mitchell. Dennis Heath. Tim Taylor. Craig Fairchild. Row 2: Jo Condon. Todd Tefft, Eric Fairchild, Don Heath. Tom Stoll 81 Jill Trayling, Jean Frankovich, Kim Jordan. April Freeland. Julie Noragon, Jackie Saxman. Jerrianne Oldenbcrg, Kim Walters. Melissa Augerbright. 0 F F I C E A I D E S Joey Hemel, 2nd in Accounting. Scott Kaukonen. 2nd in Business Math; Jeanie Jennings. 1st in Business English; Jon Hirschy. 3rd in Business English; Myrth Sherratt. 3th in Business English B U s I N E S S 0 L Y M P I C W I N N E R S 82 St. Joseph Valley Academic All-League Team Sixteen area high school seniors have been named to the St. Joseph Valley Academic All-League Team, recognizing the brightest seniors. Nominated by the league's eight participating high schools, each winner must have had at least a 3.25 grade point average and must have scored at least 100 points on their college entrance examinations. Winners from Colon include: Tim Farrell, Mike Ganger, Mike Holderman, and Steve Ryan. Honorable mentions were Craig Frayer, Jonathan Hirschy, and Paul Kraklan. Each of the academic team members received recognition plaques. 83 THE COLON EXPRESS Publishing and Printing Fund Raising Promotions 130 Phillip Street Colon, Michigan 49040 ROBERT BROWN (616)432-2110 B4RLINS' HQVIE FURNISHINGS East Chicago Road Phone Sturgis. Michigan 49091 (616) 651-6877 or (616) 651-2240 Congratulations to the CLASS OF 85 Robert D. Smith, LAKESHORE ELEVATOR, INC. 133 Railroad St. COLON. MICHIGAN 49040 432-3226 84 J I I II111 ■ 111 ilia i i f ■ m I iT ■ ■ ■ ■ 1  ■ i 1 1 1 k i1 ■ i ■ ■ i iiiii ■ ■ Iiiii mr i 1111111 ■ i ■ 11 i in ii mu I ■ ii ■ ■■ i i in ii aai • lllll II Mil I | llll I I llll | lim i i mil llll I I III I II IT I III I ii FOOTBALL V A R S I T Y Row 1: John Converse, Coach; Allen Rice. Dan Waring. Keith Ambs, Paul Schott, Mark Miller. Paul Kraklan. Brian Hurley. Craig Frayer. Shawn Holtz, Steve Cowsert Row 2: William Cowsert, Don Heath, Eric Fairchild. Dan Hyatt. Chris Nightingale. John Upp, Clayton Schwartz. Jon VanWinkle. Chris Loudenslager, Tim Millet. Dave Setterblad. David Adams. Coach. SCOREBOARD Athens Centreville Climax-Scotts Mendon Constantine Burr Oak White Pigeon Schoolcraft Bronson 6 19 14 32 26 6 48 28 4 86 87 Co-Capcains Eric Fairchild and Jon VanWin klc with Coach David Adams MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Chris Nightingale MOST IMPROVED PLAYER Paul Kraklan Seniors Eric Fairchild, John Upp, and Chris Nightingale BEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER Chris Nightingale BEST LINEMAN Eric Fairchild BEST BACK Shawn Holtz 88 CROSS COUNTRY 1984 What started out to be a building year for the Colon Cross Country team turned out to be a very successful season. Both the boys and girls teams were young with only one senior, Michelle Percival, on either team. The boys' team started slowly with three losses during the first half of the season, but finished strong with a four win and four loss final in dual competi tion. The high points of the season were third place finishes in both the county meet and regionals. The team consisted of five freshmen, one sophomore, and one junior, indicating a strong team will return next season. The team was led by sophomore Scott Kaukonen. who earned All-County and All-State honors. The girls' team surprised everyone right from the onset as they continued the winning tradition established by their predecessors. The Magi women finished the season with a fine seven won and one loss record capped by a County Championship and a seventh place finish in the State finals. They also captured the Union City Invitational championship. Top performers were Tracey Mott and Stacy Richmond, who were named to the All-County and All-State teams while teammate Rhonda Gardner earned a spot on the All-County team. Much is expected of both these teams next season as they both have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in state cross country circles. Coach John Van Winkle 89 Let s go this way. Where'd everybody go? 10 extra pounds just by wearing this Are we almost there? Is everyone’s shoe tied? 1984 DISTRICT CHAMPIONS The Colon girls’ basketball team compiled a fine 20-3 record. It was their third straight 20-win season for the lady Magi. The Magi girls started their successful season in the summer when they participated in the Manistee summer tourney and then attended the U. of M. team camp. These scrimmages not only helped the girls develop their basketball skills, but also developed strong friendships, team spirit and unity. The Magi opened the season with a strong 67 36 win over class B Sturgis. The lady Magi then went on to win their fifth straight Invitational Tournament by beating Burr Oak 90-10 in the semifinal game. In this game Tracie Craver broke the school single game scoring record with 44 points. In the championship game the Magi beat Athens 66 37. Colon had won 53 straight regular season games before Centreville broke the streak with a 49-39 win. The Magi ended the regular season with a strong 99-16 win over Burr Oak on parents' night. Tracie Cracer became the first player in the school’s history to score over a 1000 points for a career when she netted 26 against the Bobcats. The Magi ended the regular season being ranked 3 in the state in Class D in the UPI poll. In tournament play, the Magi captured their third straight class D District Championships at Qimax. In the opening round, the Magi beat Battle Creek St. Phillip 60 35. in the semi-finals. Colon defeated Qimax 56-26. and then handed Athens a 56-27 setback in the championship game. Colon advanced to regional play at Bloomingdale. but were upset by Grand Rapids Covenant Christian in the first roun d. Tracie Craver was selected to the first team all-state squad in both the AP and UPI. Lisa LaValle was selected to the first team all-state squad in the UPI and honorable mention in the AP. Craver. LaValle and Dicken were named to the SJV All Conference team. Maureen McManus and Joey Hemel were honorable mention all-area while Gndy Dicken. Tracie Craver. and Lisa LaValle made the all-area team in the Three Rivers Commercial. Coach Engle was also selected by the UPI as Region 5 Coach of the Year. At the awards banquet Craver and LaValle were chosen as Co-MVP. McManus received the Coach's Award. Hemel received the Best Free Throw Shooter Award. Myrth Sherratt received the Lyman Decker Award. Defensive Player Awards went to Saxman. Hemel. McManus, and LaValle. The Magi will be graduating five seniors from this years' team. They are Joey Hemel. Lisa LaValle. Maureen McManus. Jackie Saxman. and Myrth Sherratt. 91 VARSITY SCOREBOARD Colon 67 Sturgis 36 Colon 90 Burr Oak 10 Colon 66 Athens 37 Colon 44 Constantine 22 Colon 67 Schoolcraft 9 Colon 74 Gimax 27 Colon 78 Mendon 16 Colon 68 White Pigeon 24 Colon 77 Springfield 18 Colon 59 Centreville 49 Colon 92 Burr Oak 19 Colon 48 Constantine 23 Colon 79 Schoolcraft 26 Colon 78 Gimax-Scotts 30 Colon 68 Mendon 23 Colon 60 White Pigeon 21 Colon 33 Centreville 38 Colon 65 Union City 40 Colon 99 Burr Oak 16 Colon 60 St. Phillip 35 Colon 56 Gimax 26 Colon 56 Athens 27 Colon 32 Grand Rapids C.C 54 92 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 1984 This year's team consisted of four sophomores and five freshmen. The girls starred out slow, losing two of their first three games, but then winning the next sixteen in a row to end the season with a record of 17 wins and two losses. These young ladies were the 1984 SJV League Junior Varsity Champions with a perfect 14 wins and no loss record. The girls were the first Junior Varsity team at Colon to attend Summer Team Camp and to play summer ball. These girls improved a great deal from the summer to end the season not only on the basketball court, but as maturing young ladies. Six of these girls will be moving up to the varsity next year, I know they will continue to make the Colon Girls’ Basketball program a very positive program in the future. Coach Butch Carpenter Front row: Kim Farrell. Jean Frankovich. Kerri Decker. Mgr., Anne Oswald. Shanelle Nash. Back row: Erica Adams. Anita Fisher. Jennifer Seiler. Sharyl Green. Tami Hurley. Coach Butch Carpenter. 1984 Girls' J V. Basketball Colon 26 Sturgis 42 Colon 40 Burr Oak 7 Colon 20 Athens 29 Colon 39 Constantine 16 Colon 32 Schoolcraft 12 Colon 25 Climax 13 Colon 46 Mendon 23 Colon 45 White Pigeon 18 Colon 53 B.C. Springfield 9 Colon 46 Centrcville 23 Colon 54 Burr Oak 11 Colon 53 Constantine 14 Colon 42 Schoolcraft 13 Colon 38 Qimax 30 Colon 25 Mendon 19 Colon 50 White Pigeon 26 Colon 37 Centreville 26 Colon 43 Union City 24 Colon 41 Burr Oak 7 17 Wins 2 Losses 94 BASKETBALL The basketball season started with an unusual twist. Exercises included a Yoga stretching routine, the practices were done without dribbling the basketball and with a number of passes being expected before we concentrated on taking shots. Some of these ideas were slow to catch on, but when the season opener arrived, the game was exciting. Play was fast and furious. Our opponent. Athens, was surprised at our showing, although they prevailed 79 69. The applause and ovation from our crowd was a rush I. for one. will not forget. The Athens coach was very complimentary about our play. Our second game caused questions in everyone’s mind. The loss to Tekonsha (57-109) cast doubts on our ability. Tekonsha. of course, went on to an undefeated season. The rest of the season became a struggle to believe that we could ever be winners. We came close on occasion, only to let down before the final buzzer. The season stats tell us a lot about our highs and lows. We averaged 58.7 points. 14.2 assists, 10 steals and 29 9 rebounds per game. All of those say we had a pretty good season. The killer was the statistic of an average of 20.6 turnovers. The close of the regular season did give encouragement as we captured the final two games, beating Burr Oak 75 70 and Climax-Scotts 78-63. Throughout the year, opposing coaches were commenting about our efforts, our improvement and how the Varsity team was a positive representative of Colon Schools. Although the season could not be counted as a great success measuring by the scoreboard, our image has improved as group of hard workers who can respect the game, the opponent. and the struggle. For that we are proud and can look forward with anticipation. The year ended with presentation of Varsity Letters to all team members and awards to Kirk Fisher as the Most Valuable Play. William Cowsert as Most Improved Player, and Tim Farrell earned the Coach s Award. Kathleen A. Curtis Varsity Coach v A R S I T Y 95 96 Junior Varsity Boys’ Basketball 97 EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL SEVENTH GRADE BASKETBALL 98 VOLLEYBALL VOLLEYBALL For the past two years Colon Community Schools has sponsored seventh and eighth graders in Michigan A A U—Junior Olympic Volleyball. The young olympians guided by coaches Vayette Schrader and Jan Lawson, travelled to sites all over lower Michigan to compete with some of the best volleyball athletes in their age bracket. Vast skill improvement and knowledge of the sport was gained over the compact, intensive season. These athletes represent the future of volleyball in Colon—Colon s future looks very bright! The athletes include: 8th graders—Karen Bon-trager. Vikki Brown, Nichole Burnham. Kim Carpenter, Stacy Keeker, Jenny Haidl. Jennifer Hammond, Tina Hart, Ursula Higgins. Tami Johnson. Sheila King. Kelly Orchel. Shannon Ryan. Cathy Schinker. Susie Schwartz. Gwen Seiler. Cindy Sheck-leton. Michelle Wattles. 7th graders—Linda Bon-trager. Mary Decker. Laura Mangold. Tammy Schrader. Susan VanWinkle. 101 Girl’s Varsity Baseball 102 THE VARSITY TEAM Quick reflexes get an out at first. 103 Batter up It's outta' here! Junior Varsity Baseball Junior Varsity Girls have great season Making it home Lisa Oldenberg's great pitching style 105 Sharyl Green moves to third Coach Engle studies the action VARSITY BASEBALL 106 mm 107 BOYS’ TRACK The lonely runner Will he make it? 108 Great time! £3 GIRLS9 TRACK Changing of the stick Go for it! THE 85 TEAM 110 Let's try this again. We made it! Ill THE CHEERLEADERS 113 THE MAGI BAND 114 115 W.B.TOMLINSON SON LUMBER. HARDWARE, and BUILDING SUPPLIES 326 N. Blackstone Colon, Michigan (616) 432-3133 THE BARBY BEAUTY SALON 1135 Lake Dr. Colon, Michigan 49040 Call (616) 432-3448 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1985 FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT Pioneer! .cablevisjgn 114 E STATE ST. COLON, ML 49040 Colon Burger Treat THE CITIZENS STATE BANK Try Our Chicken 117 118 ACTIVITIES 119 Winter Festival Wraps It Up 120 Arc wc winning 121 Help—Tic it together! I came from Japan for this? I'm going to be sick! 122 123 Round and round we go THE CANDIDATES 124 FOR WINTER FESTIVAL 125 126 Donkeyball comes to Colon Ready for anything Please—please get up You stupid j 127 HOLD BANQUET 129 ADULT LIVING RUNS NURSERY SCHOOL 131 132 FOOD CLASS READY FOR QUESTS 133 FOURTH OF JULY COURT, 1984 134 Court members Colleen Miller, Denise Rial, Julie Noragon. Michele Percival, Jackie Sexman AUTOGRAPHS n r CANDIDS 137 138 140 142 CONGRATULATION-CLASS OF ’85 Colleen Till Colon Family Foods House of Cards Autographs