Colon High School - Magi Yearbook (Colon, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1987 volume:

YEARBOOK STAFF Laura Borgert Don Fields Maree Frisbie Terri Gray Gayle Hagelgans Renee Johnson Barbara Schlabach Phillip Spearow Doug Stoll Janell Engle Jean Frankovich Angela Frye Dorothy Green Tami Hurley Beth Merkle Dave Setterblad Russell Spearow Dave Tyler TBEFOTNS A L O C N E T N E C A S E U D R L S M N 4 S N O S 1 E I R 9 A L 2 F L 4 W N E 5 I T R 4 P I G 4 S R N 7 O G N Z T O S 9 R A I A I N 0 T F 0 S A F 1 7 C N I S 1 0 ADD 2 D E T SMN S 3 A V R I E E T 1 0 U nderclassmen JUNIORS David Adams Ericka Adams Sara Adnanson Betsy Babcock Chad Baker Jamie Ballard Brian Bartee Russell Bell Jack Binkley Mike Bissett Laura Borgert Jamie Cemy Kalee Coakley Amy Cook Earl Crawford Bren Drake Janelle Engle Joe Farrand Kimara Farrell Anita Fisher Bill Frisbie Maree Frisbie Angela Frye Corey Gifford Camille Gilbert Danny Gray Ron Greenwald 5 Mark Hacker Gayle Hagelgans Len Haidl Gene Harvey Raymond Harvey Frank Hemel Todd Herman Monica Hoard Amdy Hughes Tami Hurley Craig Jackson Steve Kaukonen Susan Kocz Steve Landess Karen Lee Lisa Little Beth Merkle Tony Miller Robyn Moyer Sean Mumby Jo Nelson Stace Olden berg Anne Sowald Jim Bob Rice Stacy Richmond Rex Scare Amy Schumacher Don Souva Phillip Spearow Monica Stauffer Doug Stoll i Ted Stoll Tony Vogler John West Lone West Missy Westendorf Richard Wolf Brian Wyant Harley Tinkler I like to swim. 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Jamie Andrews Amy Balgoyen Janyka Ballard Dawn Barga Karen Bontrager Leigh Borgert Eric Bower Jamie Bowers Julie Broker Vikki Brown Nicole Burnham Jeff Capman Kim Carpenter Chris Cline Brett Comstock Chris Craft Adam Craver Gola Crawford Jason Decker Stacy Decker John Delle Darrel Dinsmore Jenny Dougherty Robert Drake Jill Eicher John Farrand Jenny Haidl Jennifer Hammond Tina Hart Ursula Higgins SOPHOMORES Ml MifL Dawn Hirschey Pete Hubley Guindell Jefferies Kathy Jefferies Renee Johnson Trevor Johnson Jim Kauffman Angela Loudenslager David Martin Christy Miller Butch McElvain Kevin Oldenberg Michelle Oldenberg Kelly Orchel Cathy Oswald Scott Paliga John Potter Ruth Rice Ric Roach Chris Ruge Shannon Ryan Bob Sax man Cathy Schinker Bonnie Schlabach Joe Schwartz Susan Schwartz Gwen Seiler Frank Smith Tuesday Starks Daphyne Swan Jennie Thrams Steve Tomlinson Michelle Wagner Missy Wagner Jennifer Wages Michelle Wattles John Vaughn 10 THE CLASS OF 1990 Mike Anderson Keri Andrews Eric Balizet Kyle Blair Linda Bonrrager Shelley Broker Ben Burbank Kendra Carpenter David Gementz Niki Decker Greg Delisle Crystal Eicher Tammy Fields Brian Gales Fawnda Gardner Kelli Gilchrist Teresa Green Heidi Greenwald Brady Gross Liz Hall Tara Harvey Leah Hulbert Lisa Hyatt Kim Ivins Greg Jordan Tina Kent Chris Krzyzanski Scott Lane Laura Mangold Tim McCartney Picture n available Craig McQeam John McIntyre David Miller Vicki Miller Brad Monje Andy Pcrcival Jeff Rakocy Andy Ramer Allen Rice Charles Riess Christine Saylor Scott Scare Joe Schinker Tammy Schrader John Schumacher Chad Schwartz Kip Schwartz Dina Sharland Jason Slone Larry Soper April Steele Terri Stoll Tim Stoll Sam Suddeth Clay Tefft Susan VanWinkle Eric Wagner Fred Walters Kristine Waltz Crystal Washburn Nikki Webb Kristin West Amy Wheeler Angie Wheeler Freshmen Gass Officers: Brady Gross, Sec. Kyle Blair, Pres. Not Pictured: Tina Kent Laura Mangold, V.P. Football cheerleaders at the banquet Is she awake ? 13 You can’t arrest me! Hi Ma EIGHTH GRADE Yolandi Anderson Mike Bartee John Baylis Jennifer Beardsley Brenda Bell Lisa Birch Tracy Blair Susannah Bowers Jon Brandys Joey Burger Christy 1 Burnett Nick Burnham Doug Case Jennifer Clementz Sean Coakley Kendra Conklin Rita Cousins Kerri Decker Suzanne Drake Amy Fair Regina Fales Chris Frye Terri Gest Jason Goff Scott Gray Chad Grigsby Randy Hamblin Kathy Hammond Angle Heath Chad Hinkley Kim Hopkins David Hostetler Jody Hughes Doug Jenkins Angie Kaukonen Brian Lane Tracy Leaf Richard Lee Gretchen Loudcnslager Katie Martin Jodie Moyer Nicole McCallum 14 Steve MeGish Dana Me El vain Katie Merkle Jon Miller Tracie Moyer Michelle Murphy Andrew Musselman Tess Myers Misty Nelson Scott Newsome Tim Noga Gretchen Olden berg Corey Orchel Tammy Owen Tricia Paliga Jennifer Parlin Jenny Pollack Robert Robinson Shawn Roe Amy Rogers Janine Saxman Eddie Saxman Joy Shepard Julie Smith Marcy Souva Kevin Stidham Nicki Swihart Shaunna Taylor Chris Tyler Jeremy Tyler Jamie Vaughn Jason Wagner Monica Walkinhood Jason Wallen Becky Wells Randy Walls Grant Wells Kendra Wyant Shawn Yesh 15 8th Grade Class Officers and Student Council Reps Suzanne Drake Nicole McCallum Kerri Decker Jason Wagner Gretchen Oldenberg Chad Hinkley 16 SEVENTH GRADE Bridget! Adams Clint Allen Percy Alvey Laurie Anderson Chris Anzadua Jill Balgayen Jamie Barga Beth Bauman Steve Bertsche Stacy Bibb Jody Bordinc Tonya Bowersox Nathan Broker Ken Brown Vanessa Carlisle Vonda Carlisle Stacy Cook Matt Cossairt Roman Crumpton Darcee Decker Kelly Fields Larry Franks Jean Frisbie Andrea Garrett Cory Gilbert Jenny Greeley Mike Hagelgans Jeremy Haskins Jon Hostetler Shaun Hughes Elise Hulbert Aaron Johnson Chris Johnson Tangi Johnson Chris Landess Carie Loudenslager Kristy MacDonald Shane MacDonald Dawn Maxwell Steve Maxwell Kim McCartney Tom McClemens Tom Mclntire Jason Munson Tom Noirot Julie Nystrom Ann Oldenberg Laurie Osmun Cinda Owen 17 CLASS OF 1992 Michelle Rial John Ruby Tami Schmidtendorff Mark Schumacher Tami Sharland Heather Shook Adam Smith Stacey Stoll Gary Swartz Lisa Tomlinson Judd Trayling Christy Urick Bryon Weinburg Billie Jo West Scott West April Wheeler Fred Woelfel Rachael Wyant 18 Seniors ALEX ADRIANSON DOUG ANDERSON DOB: 7-22-68 Favorite Teacher: Mrs. McConaghy Favorite song: Sweet Emotions Activities: Football 1-4, Basketball jr. 1-4, Co-Captain 12, Track jr. 1-2, National Honor Society, Varsity club, Water Polo. DOB: 10-29 68 Favorite Teacher: Mr. Combs Favorite Saying: Oedipus was a troubled child.” Favorite song: Dazed and Confused KEITH BOWER DOB: 12 25 68 Favorite Teacher: Mr. King Favorite Saying: You only live once so make the best of it. Favorite Song: Stand By Me Activities: Basketball 1-2, FFA 1-4 Nick Name: ‘ Boo' SHERRY BRADFORD DOB: 2-27-68 Favorite Teacher: Miss Rhoade, Mrs. Amor Favorite Saying: No, I’m just kidding. Favorite Song: Amanda Activities: Track 1 5 MICHELE LYNN BRUNER DOB: 6-9 69 Favorite Teacher: Mr. VanWinkle Favorite Saying: I’m sorry Favorite Song: Stand By Me Activities: Track 1-4, Homecoming Court, Cross Country 2-4, Qass Secretary jr. 4, Water Polo (Captain) Cheerleading 1-2, Homecoming Representative 2. BRIAN DECKER DOB: 4-8-69 Favorite Teacher: Mr. King Favorite Saying: You only live once so make the best of it. Favorite Song: Glory of Love Activities: Football 1, Baseball 1-2, FFA 4 years. DENNIS DINSMOOR DOB: 3-25-68 Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Cherry BRIAN W. DOENGES DOB: 9-28-68 Favorite Teacher: Mrs. McConaghy Favorite Saying: Can’t Mess With The Best Favorite Song: The Wall. Part 2 Activities: Wrestling 1, Football 1-4 20 SAM DOUGHERTY DOB 4-10-69 Favorite Teacher: Armstrong Favorite Saying Sometimes you've got to say .. . Favorite Song: Anything by VanHa- ien Activities Wrestling 4 RONALD J. EICHER DOB 4-4-68 Favorite Teacher: Mr. Converse, Mrs. McConaghy Favorite Saying: Huh' Activities Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee, Football, Weightlifting, Golf. Swimming. Water Polo team, Youth Group, Computer Club, Science Olympia team. CRAIG FAIRCHILD (Fairch) DOB 4-23-69 Favorite Teacher: Mr. King, Ms. Hamrick Favorite Saying: How was that again? Favorite Song: Get Up Activities: Football 1-4, Baseball 1-4, Basketball 3 yrs. Wrestling 1 yr, FFA 1-4, Student Council, Water Polo. Varsity Club. Leadership Forum, Co-Captain Football. RHONDA GARDNER DOB: 7-2-69 Nickname: Shorty-Gadna Favorite Teacher: Mr LeRoque, Mr. Combs Favorite Song: Dazed and Confused Favorite Saying: Men. can't live with 'em ... can't shoot 'em. Activities: Volleyball 1-4, Softball 2-4. N.H.S. 304, Cross Country 2, Track 1. Quiz Bowl Team 3-4. JENNIFER DRAKE DOB: 4-7-69 Favorite Teacher: Mr. Combs Favorite Saying: I’m well aware of West Wooster! Favorite Song: Imagine Activities: Cross Country 1-4, Track 1-4, Band 1,2,4, French Qub, National Honor Society 3-4, Homecoming Court 4 JENNIFER FAIR DOB: 6-6-69 Favorite Teacher: Mr. Adrianson Favorite Song: Land of Confusion Activities: Band 1-4, Cheerleading 4, Golf 4, Honor Society. Trip to Europe Qub JEAN FRANKOVICH DOB: 2-19 69 Favorite Teacher: Mr. Combs Favorite Saying: Oh, no Favorite Song: High Hopes Activities: Basketball. Softball. Varsity Qub, Honor Society. Water Polo, Qass Secretary TERRI GRAY DOB: 3-2-68 Nickname: T Favorite Teacher: Ms. Hamrick Favorite Saying: Have a nice day! Favorite song: You Give Love a Bad Name Activities: Cheerleading. Photography. Yearbook. Water Polo. 21 Homecoming 22 Junior Representatives King—Chris Schinker. Queen—Michele Bruner. Cathy Oswald. Camille Gilbert. Jennifer Drake. Michele Bruner. Kerri Wing. Fawnda Gardner 23 DOROTHY GREEN DOB: 3-24-69 Nickname: Dorfy Favorite Teacher: Ms. Hamrick Favorite Saying: Whatever Favorite Song: The Search Is Over Activities: Softball. Yearbook. Photography SHARYL ELIZABETH GREEN DOB 1-6-69 Favorite Teacher Miss Rhoade, Mr. Combs Favorite Saying 'Are you serious?” Favorite Song: Never Surrender Activities: Basketball 1-4, Volleyball 1-4, Softball 3 yrs.. Honor Society 2 yrs., Varsity Club 3 yrs.. Band 3 yrs., Graduation Committee. Drama Club CRAIG R. GRESHAW DOB: 9-14-68 Favorite Teacher. Mr. Adrianson. Mrs. McConaghy, Ms. Hamrick Favorite Saying: Don't Mess! Favorite Song: Shook Me All Night Long DENNIS BONE ' HEATH DOB: 9-18-69 Favorite Teacher: Mr. King Favorite Saying: If you can't Fix it, it! Favorite Song: Danger Zone Activities: Football, Baseball. FFA 9. 10, 11, 12 Varsity Qub SHIRLEY ANNE HAYNER DOB 9-22-68 Favorite teacher: Mr. LeRoque Favorite Saying: Oh, my gosh Favorite Song: Heaven in Your Eyes Activities: Band 9, Flags 9, Prom Committee 11, Graduation Committee 12 TIMOTHY II. HIRSCHY DOB: 9-27-68 Favorite Teacher: Mr. LeRoque Favorite Song: Amanda Activities: Basketball, Softball (church). Baseball REBECCA J. JOHNSON DOB: 6-16-68 Favorite Teacher Miss Rhoade Favorite Song: Glory of Love KIM JORDAN DOB: 3-19-69 Favorite Teacher: Miss Rhoade Favorite Saying: Sometimes you just have to say What the Beep! Favorite Song: Keep On Lovin' You Activities: Cheerleading 7-12, Basketball 24 BARBARA KANE DOB. 10 6-68 Favorite Teacher: Mr. Combs Favorite Saying Smile, God Loves You Favorite Song Keep On Lovin' You Activities Volleyball 12, Softball 12 CHRISTINE M. LEE DOB: 9 27 67 Favorite Teacher. Mrs. Cherry Favorite Song: Daytime Friend MEG MANGOLD DOB 4-7-69 Nickname: Meggy Favorite Teacher. Mrs McConaghy, Mr. Converse Favorite Saying: Oh, Give me a break Favorite Song: All The King's Horses Activities: Track 9, 10 Volleyball 9.10.11,12 S.C. Coun. Pres + V.P. N.H.S. 11,12 N.H.S. Tres. 11 Substance Abuse Group 12. Leadership Forum Comm. 10,11 RHONDA JEAN MOYER DOB: VI7-68 Favorite Teacher: Mr. LeRoque Favorite Saying: Judas Favorite Song: In and Out of Love Activities: Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm., Grad. Comm. SCOTT A. KAUKONEN DOB: 12-4-68 Favorite Teacher: Mr. Converse Favorite Saying: I think I'm going insane. Favorite Song: Friends Activities. C.C. 10,11,12 Basketball 9.10.11.12 Track 9.10.11,12 Baseball 9 S.C Coun. 9,10.11,12 Var. Club 11.12 Band 9.10,11,12 GEORGE L. MANCHESTER, JR. DOB: 11-16-68 Nickname: Perv Favorite Teacher: Mr. LeRoque Favorite Saying: The secret is getting everything you want while having fun doing it. Favorite Song: Detroit Rock City Activities: Football 9,10,11 Track 10,11 Baseball 9 RICK MCELVAIN DOB: 10-10-68 Favorite Teacher: Mrs. McConaghy Favorite Saying: What? Favorite Song: I Won't Hold You Back Activities: Track, Cross Country. Drafting. V.P. 12, N.H.S. -V.P. 11,12 Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm., Var. Qub Water Polo Qub SHANELLE NASH DOB: 4-2-69 Favorite Teacher: Mr. Baas Favorite Saying: Oh, I'm sure Activities: Basketball 9,10,11,12 Volleyball 9,10.11.12 Softball 10,11,12 Var. Qub, N.H.S. 12 25 Seniors—Show Your Faces Shanelle, Sharyl. Jean—proud members of N.H.S. Len Ron display successful project for government 87 Class Officers Dozed Senior Math Students Look Ma—No Cavities! 27 COREY OLDENBERG KEN NORTON DOB: 8 12-68 Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Cherry Favorite Saying: Pretty cool, man Favorite Song: Home Sweet Home Activities: Wrestling LISA JANISE OLDENBERG DOB: 1-15-69 Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Engle Favorite Song: Stand By Me Activities: Cheerleading 7 10, Cross 10,12 Basketball 9 Softball 11 N.H.S. 11,12 Class Pres. 10,11 KEN REED DOB: 10-26-68 Favorite Teacher: Ms. Hamrick Favorite Song: Against All Odds BELINDA KAY RIMING-TON DOB: 6-7-69 Favorite Teacher. Mrs. Cordes, Ms. Hamrick Favorite Saying: Judas Priest Favorite Song: You Give Love a Bad Name DOB: 9-21-68 Favorite Teacher: Mr Adrianson Favorite Song: School Daze Activities: English 11, 11-12 Concerts CINDA OLNEY DOB: 5-18-69 Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Amor Favorite Saying: Where's my Master Charge? Favorite Song: La Isle Bonita Nickname: Scruffy JAMES L. RICE DOB: 11-5-68 Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Thaxton Favorite Saying: Hey Boy! Favorite Song: I see the Lord Activites: Football 11,12 Track 11 J.V. Baseball. Weightlifting, N.H.S. 11,12 Varsity Gub CINDY SCARE DOB: 1-4-69 Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Engle Favorite Song: Friends Activities: Track 9,12 Chcerleading 9.10,11.12 N.H.S. 11,12 Drama 12 Sec. 9,11 Tres. 10 28 CHRISTOPHER M. SCHINKER DOB: 12 21-68 Favorite Teacher: Mrs. McConaghy, Mr. Adrianson Favorite Saying: I love you Anne Favorite Song Dream On Activities Football 12 Basketball 9.10.11.12 Var Baseball 9.10,11,12 Var Club 10,11,12 S.C Rep. 11. 12 Leadership Forum 9,10 N.H.S. 11.12 Homecoming King—12 JENNIFER SEILER DOB: 4-4-69 Favorite Teacher: Miss Rhoade Favorite Saying: Hey Hun Favorite Song. Taking Care of Business Activities: Basketball 9.10,11,12 Volleyball 9,10.11.12 Softball 9,10,11,12 Drama, Var. Club, N.H.S. 11,12 Youth Group JEREMY SLONE DOB: 8-22-69 Favorite Teacher: Mr. Devitt Favorite Saying: If you don't like something, do something about it. Favorite Song: Old Time Rock 'n Roll Activities: Basketball 9 Track 9 RUSSELL W. SPEAROW DOB: 4-12-69 Favorite Teacher: Mr. Hellenga, Mr. LeRoque Favorite Saying: Take off, Eh! Favorite Song: More Than a Feeling Activities: Baseball 9,10,11,12 Basketball 9,10 Wrestling 12 Trcs. 12 N.H.S. 11,12 Jr.-Sr. Prom Comm. Var. Club 12, Golf Qub 12, Boys' State Del. Nickname: Lukela BARBARA SCHLABACH DOB: 3-11-68 Favorite Teacher: Mr. LeRoque Favorite Saying: Whoa Favorite Song: I Can't Fight This Feeling Activites: Drama, N.H.S. 11,12 Youth Group Yearbook Staff Nickname: Toots DAVID ERIC SETTERB-LAD DOB: 7-19-69 Favorite Teacher: Ira Clark Favorite Saying: What's up Dog? Favorite Song: Holly Anne Activities: Football 9.10,11.12 Wrestling 11,12 Track 9 0,11,12 Weightlifting LINDA SOPER DOB: 1-20-69 Favorite Teacher. Ms. Hamrick Favorite Saying: Sometimes you just have to say what the beep! Favorite Song: Living After Midnight RODNEY TEFFT DOB: 7-22-68 Favorite Teacher: Mr. LeRoque Favorite Saying: Oops! Favorite Song: Back Where You Belong Activities: J.H. Basketball 29 Personality Smartest A1 Adnanson Jenn Seiler Keith Bower Cindy Scare Best Eyes Most Likely To Succeed Criag Greshaw Sharyl Green Chris Schinker Meg Mangold Dyna Wyatt 30 Corey Oidenberg Top Gun Nicest Smile Winners Craig Greshaw Gndy Scare Most Conceited Dave Setterblad Lisa Olden berg Ron Eicher Kerri Wing Craziest Doug Anderson Terri Gray Most Athletic Most Likely to Stay in Colon— Keith Bower 31 Chris Schinker Shanell Nash DAVE TYLER DOB: 11-2-68 Favorite Teacher: Ms. Hamrick Favorite Saying: Go ahead, make my night Favorite Song: Take Me Home Tonight Activities: Track. Yearbook staff BRAD WELLS DOB: 8-25-68 Favorite Teacher: Mr. Blanchard Favorite Saying: Go ahead, make my day Favorite Song: I Can't Drive 55! Activities: Basketball 9 KERRILEE MAREE WING DYNA L. WYATT DOB: 2-18-70 Favorite Saying: Punctuality is the thief of time Favorite Song: Imagine Activities: Dancing. Trip Europe Qub. Prom Comm. Homecoming Court, N.H.S. 11,12 Float Committee DOB: 3 50-69 Favorite Teacher: Ms. Hamrick, Mr. LeRoque Favorite Saying: Have a Nice Day! Favorite Song: You've got another thing cornin' Activities: Cheerleading, Yearbook staff. 32 Senior Trip Itinerary Saturday—left Colon, arrive Washington. D.C. Sunday—tour of D.C.: Mt Vernon Arlington Cemetery Iwojima Lincoln Memorial city Sunday night—Pizza Party! Monday—Smithsonian Institute Tuesday—visit FBI arrive in Virginia Beach Wednesday-free day-SHOPPING! Thursday—boat ride through Chesapeake Bay Friday—football game on the beach free day Saturday—visit Busch Gardens left Virginia Beach Sunday—arrive in Colon That’s my seat! Chaperones taking a break Thumbs Up! Where am I going 33 Where'd you get this? PROM J5 56 37 GRADUATION 38 I thought you had the diplomas Presenting the Graduating Class of 1987 L. to R. Dennis Heath, Meg Mangold and Chris Schinker Friends by Seniors: Jennifer Fiir, Shanelle Nssh, Jennifer Drake. Lisa Olden berg, James Rice and Junior Stacy Oldenberg. Class Song:........................... Dreams” by VanHalen Colors:....................................Maroon and White Flower:.........................................White Rose Motto Remember the past, Live the present, and strive for the future.” 41 Homecoming Cathy Oswald. Camille Gilbert. Jennifer Drake. Michelle Bruner. Kerri Wing. Fawnda Gardner. 43 FOOTBALL Varsity—Row 1: Ron Eicher. Mike Bissett, Russell Bell, Chris Schinker, Dave Settcrblad. Row 2: Earl Crawford, Andy Ramer,Joe Schwartz, Brian Doenges. Craig Greshaw, Phillip Spearow. Row 3: Coach Converse. Craig Fairchild. Adam Craver, James Rice, Len Haidl, JimBob Rice, Alex Adrianson, Coach Adams. As the season was progressing, we were looking strong and prosperous. Though we were diminutive, we thought we would be tough competition for our league. We were troubled by a small team and lack of depth, which lead us to a 2 8 record. The Burr Oak games was our playing climax. We scored 66 points in the regulation four quarters of play. The key to our success in this game was the outstanding running, efficient passing and exceptional receiving. Awards for the year are as follows: Best Back-Joey Schwartz, Best Lineman—Craig Greshaw, Best Defensive Player Earl Crawford, Most Valuable Player—Craig Fairchild, Three Year Awards—Dave Sctterblad and Craig Greshaw. First Year Letterman: Andy Ramer. Phillip Spearow, Joey Swartz, Adam Craver, JimBob Rice. Sean Mumby and Russell Bell. 44 JV FOOTBALL Front row: left to right: Tim Stoll. Erie Balizet. Eric Bower. Chris Craft. Trevor Johnson Second row Frank Blake. David Clementz. Chad Schwartz. Jeff Rackoy. Joe Schinker. Brian Gales: Third row: Coach Mike Devitt. Percy Alvey. Alex Bell. Greg Jordan. Eric Wagner. Jamie Bowers. Peter Hubley, Dennis French. Derek Schwartz. Coach Mike Sowles. Gottcha!!!! The JV Football season, through all the dropouts, the injuries, the academic difficulties and the unblemished win column, produced several possibilities for Colon s football future. Playing close to the edge of extinction every practice, the team survived on will and determination. The season itself, though a disappointment in the win-loss record, gave fifteen boys the experience they'll need to compete for varsity spots next year. The parents were supportive of both the boys and the coaches despite the program's several setbacks. Special mention should go to Chad Schwartz. He was injured early in the season yet he went to all the practices and helped out. Brian Gales captained both the offense and defense Dennis French and Pete Hubly anchored their offensive and defensive positions and improved with each game. Run for your life! t v % 46 CROSS COUNTRY Front row (L. to R.)— Katie Martin. Suzanne Drake, nifer Drake. Camille Gilbert. Jenny Dougherty. Lisa Oldenberg, Cindy Shackleton. Michele Bruner. Vikki Brown. Stacy Richmond. Back row (L. to R. —Coach. John Van Winkle, Jen- The Colon cross country' season was highlighted by the Fine performances of the men's team. Ranked in the top three in the state all season, they ran to a perfect 800 dual meet record and along the way won many trophies in invitational competitions Highlights of the season were the winning of the league championship by 41 pcs. over the second place team, and qualifying for the state Finals by placing third in the Regionals. even though the number three runner Stacy Oldenberg did not Finish due to illness. The state finals saw Colon place fourth a scant 10 pts. behind the winner. This was the closest competition between the top four teams in state Final history. Oldenberg came back to run well in this meet allowing the Magi carriers to compete and narrowly miss winning the state title. Only two runners. Scott Kaukonen and Rick McElvain will be lost to graduation. with four of the top Five returning. This along with some Fine runners moving up from the junior high should cause the team to be even stronger next year. Individual honors won by the team members were as follows: Scott Kaukonen—All League—All County—All State Steve Kaukonen—All League—All County—All State Doug Grigsby—All League—All Coun- ty Dave Adams—All League—All County Stacy Oldenberg—Honorable Mention-All League The women s team did not 47 Front rowfL. to R —Rex Scare. Steve Kaukonen. Ted Stoll. Rick McElvain. Scott Kaukonen. David Miller. Back row (L. to R.)—Doug Grigsby. John West. Steve Landess. Stacy Oldenberg. Dave Adams. Coach: John Van Winkle Row 1: Jeremy Haskins and Bryan Weinberg Row 2: Chris Frye, Judd Trayling, and Corey Gilbert. have a great season but there were some Fine performances and the season ended with four runners winning medals in the state Finals. Cindy Shackleton, Vikki Brown, Stacy Richmond, and Jennifer Drake all Finished the season as state Final medal winners. Three seniors will be lost to graduation: Jennifer Drake. Michele Bruner, and Lisa Oldenbcrg. As with the men's team, freshmen runners and new recruits should make the team much stronger next season. Individual honor winners were Vikki Brown—All-League and All-County, and Stacy Richmond—All-League. 48 GIRLS BASKETBALL Varsity Girls Varsity Basketball HOME VISITOR 29 Leland 66 35 DeTour 60 33 Athens 53 52 G. Augusta 19 37 Constantine 50 18 Climax Scotts 71 40 Schoolcraft 47 21 Centreville 53 63 White Pigeon 54 51 Mendon 47 38 Burr Oak 31 33 Constantine 63 33 Climax Scotts 54 43 Schoolcraft 63 50 Springfield 35 34 Centreville 36 49 White Pigeon 35 40 Mendon 49 33 Burr Oak 25 47 Springfield 45 Tournaments 53 Camden 38 43 Burr Oak 41 41 Litchfield 61 Row 1: Shanelle Nash. Kim Farrell. JiU Eicher. Anne Oswald. Jean Frankovich. Row 2: Anita Fisher. Stacy Decker, Jennifer Seiler, Gwen Seiler, Sharyl Green, Coach Randy Sowles 50 The girl basketball team experienced some tough times early in the season due to their lack of playing experience and a difficult early season schedule that consisted of several state-rated teams. If it wasn't for the girls possessing strong character and good attitudes. the season could have been a very long one. The girl gradually gained the necessary confidence in themselves and fought their way back with several well-played games. They finished the season on the upbeat by winning six of their final nine games. This strong finish included two wins in the state districts tournament, and finishing as the district runner-up. Strong character, determination, and good attitudes would best describe the 1986 Colon Varsity Basketball team a team that any coach, parent, school and town can be very proud of. 51 Junior Varsity Front row: Angel Loudenslager. Elizabeth Hall. Jennie Thrams. Shannon Ryan. Second row: Laura Mangold. Kelli Gilcrest. Gola Crawford. Kim Ivins. Cathy Oswald. Third row Kristen West. Angie Wheeler. Jennifer Wages. Theresa Greene. Christy Miller. Kim Carpentar. Coach Shane Gipfell Colon s JV girl's basketball Colon’sJ.V. girls basketball team finished the season with an 1-9 overall record, and 7 7 in the SJVL. Our season consisted of a lot of close games. We started fast as we won 5 of our first 7 games, and then we started playing a little inconsistent and lost a few games down the stretch that maybe we shouldn't have. Overall. I was pleased with our season, as everyone had a great attitude, everyone worked hard, and I think they had some fun doing it. This is an outstanding group of athletes, and students, that represents Colon High School well, and as a coach, I am proud to be associated with each of them. I anticipate each of them being a part of a strong basketball program in the years to follow. Good Luck to each of you! 52 Kim Carpenter makes a jump shot. CHEERLEADING B«h Merkle. Michelle Wattles, Maree Frisbie, Amy Schumacher. Jamie Ballard, Cindy Scare. Kalee Coakley Shelley broker. Kendra Carpenter, Missy Wagner, Ursala Higgins, Cathy Shinker, Nicki Decker Shake your Pom Poms! 33 YIPPY WE WON! WINTER Basketball Varsity This year's varsity basketball team was faced with the challenge of replacing three seniors who played their roles extremely well last year. The team was also battling a lack of size against most opponents, and were in need of proven scorers. The team used their strength, speed, quickness, and determination to reel off five wins in a row early in the season on their way to a 9-12 record overall and 6-9 in the league This year’s team, which had scored over sixty points only three times, delighted the fans with a 97 95 win in one of their last home games. Row 1: Steve Kaukoncn, Chris Schinker, Scott Kaukonen. Mike Bissett, and Ted Stoll. Row 2: John West. David Adams, Steve Landess. Alex Adrtanson. Bob Saxman, and Coach Sowles. 56 Junior Varsity Row 1: Steve Tomlinson, Robert Drake. Chris Craft and Chris Ruge. Row 2 Manager Anne Oldenberg, Joe Schwartz, Ric Roach, David Martin, Adam Craver, Kevin Oldenberg, and Coach Olden berg. 57 Freshmen Row 1: Brian Gales, Andy Percival, Tim Stoll. Manager Jill Eicher. Row 2: Coach Devitt. David Miller, Eric Wagner, Joe Schinker. Row 1: Sean Coakley, Grant Wells. Chad Grigsby. Row 2: John Miller. Kevin Norton, Chris Frye. Randy Walls, David Hostetler. Row 3: Chad Hinkley.Joey Berger.Jody Hughes,Jason Goff, John Bayliss, Coach Clipfeli. 58 Seventh Grade Row 1: Jon Hostetler. Aaron Johnson, Chris Landess. Shawn Hughes. Jeremy Haskins. Nathan Broker. Row 2: Bryan Weinberg, Corey Gilbert, Judd Trayling. Mike Hagelgans. Chris Johnson. Gary Swartz. Ken Brown. Coach Devitt. On the surface a 5-7 record may not sound impressive. However, looking back at the season the boys improved dramatically during the second half. They started performing as a team and used a team concept which allowed them to win 5 of their last four games. If they stay together as a team, they should do quite well for themselves throughout their high school years. Good luck. Mr. Devin 59 Back row: L to R, Bret Comstock, Craig Fairchild, Craig Greshaw, Coach Allen. Front row: Russell Spearow, Earl Crawford. Ernie places 5th at State. Did either of you find a watch? 60 Queen Meg and King Ron Lisa and Rick This year s Snow Festival competition began Monday. February 9, 1967 with Senior Citizen day. The week progressed with Dress up Day. College Day, Hero-Day and the Final day was Rcd-and-White Day. The Festival ended with the festival games and decorating a section of the gym for each class. The winners of the festival were the Juniors with 100 points they were awarded free admission to the game, in second place were Sophomores and third place the eighth graders. Each class was represented by one boy and one girl and three Senior candidates for King and Queen. Meg Mangold and Ron Eicher were crowned King and Queen at the basketball game during half-time. Stacy and Robert Doug and Jennifer 61 Hurry up! Why won't this work 62 Larry, Moe and Mrs. Curly 63 VARSITY V O L L E Y B A L L Top Row: Coach John Steinhilber. Camille Gilbert, Stacy Decker, Jennifer Seiler. Gwen Seiler. Rhonda Gardner. Shanelle Nash, Kim Farrell, Sharyl Green, Meg Mangold. Jennie Thrams This year’s Varsity Volleyball team faced a lot of tough teams. They played their best, but only ended up 2-5 in the SJV. They had a very young team, with only six returning Varsity players. Camille Gilbert. Stacy Decker. Gwen Seiler, and Jennie Thrams were all moved up this year to help the Magi. These girls put a great deal into the team. Jennifer Seiler. Rhonda Gardner. Shanelle Nash. Sharyl Green, and Meg Mangold (seniors) put forth great effort in their last high school volleyball games. Kim Farrell was honored with a place on the All-Conference team and Sharyl Green received an Honorable Mention. 64 Let's get the game going! Watch! I'll do a double flip. VOLLEY BALL This year's JV Volleyball team suffered from the loss of players that moved up to the Varsity. The coach was also replaced part way through the season, by Miss Sattcrlee. The girls seemed to get by these hurdles and tried their best. The team participated in many tournaments to help them get the experience many girls did not have. This helped the girls in the league games. The team was 3-4 in SJV and 4-7 overall. Top Row: Vikki Brown, Kim Carpenter. Theresa Green, Tami Hurley, Juli Broker, coach Laura Satterlee. Bottom Row. Barbara Kane, Janyka Ballard, Laura Mangold, Kelli Gilchrist, Monica Stauffer, Jamie Ballard Put your right foot in. Put your left foot in . . . We re on our way to stardom! 66 Due to til the people thtt went out for volleyball we again had a freshman team. The team played well. They were not always successful, but with a few more years of practice these girls will turn out to be assets to the volleyball program. Top Row: Coach—Mrs. Bell. Tammy Fields, Susan VanWinkle, Kari Andrews, Fawnda Gardner Bottom Row: Christy Saylor, Tammy Schrader, Kris Wallace, Dawne Barga 67 CHEERLEADERS From Row: Ursula Higgins, Jenny Haidl. Back Row: Cindy Scare, Cindy Shackleton. Michelle Wattles, Sara Adrianson. Kalec Coaklcy. 68 Front Row: Janine Saxman, Jenny Parlin, Trisha Polliga, Back Row: Gretchen Oldenburg, Kendra Conklin. Angie Kaukonen, Dana McElvain, Katie Martin. 69 From Left to Right: Tonya Bowersox. Jean Frisbie. Lauren Anderson. Lisa Birch. Julie Nystrom. Terri Gest. Aundrea Garren. Huh? Don’t bother me. Don't laugh Kalee! 71 BOY’S TRACK 1st: R. McElvain, S. Kaukoncn, 2nd: S. Kaukoncn, B McElvain, R. Spearow, S. Mumby, E. Crawford, G. Harvey. 3rd: Coach VanWinkle. F. Hemel, C. Gifford, B. Comstock, J. Rice, B. Saxman, A. Ramer, Coach Baabs. At the time of the writing of this section three weeks still remain in this year's track season. In spite of this it has already been a very successful season for the girl team. They have won the women's division of the Colon Invitational and finished second in the Pittsford Relays. The team has an undefeated dual meet season and stand 9-0 overall and 7-0 in league competition. This will give them a decided edge as they head into the league meet which is to take place in two weeks. A win there will give them an undisputed championship. The team has only fourteen members but has managed to be very competitive due to the fine efforts of this small group. They have been led by all state high jumper, hurdler (who placed 2nd at state) Camille Gilbert, and sprinters Anne Oswald and Angel Loudenslager as well as freshman middle distance runner Kelli Gilchrist. 74 GIRL’S TRACK 1st: A. Loudenslager. K. Ivans. K. Gilchrist, T. Reed, L. Oldenberg, M. Bruner, J. Haidl, 2nd: Coach Baabs. A. Oswald. A. Fisher. V. Brown. T. Green. C. Gilbert. J. Drake. Coach VanWinkle At this point one school record has been broken by freshman Teresa Green in the shot put and others may well be in jeopardy before the season's end. The boy s team has won two of its nine dual meets to double last season's win total. They have been led by Fine performances by Steve and Scott Kaukonen in the 1600 and 200 meter races. With only three seniors on the team it should continue to improve next season. It’s Olwald in the lead 75 JUNIOR HIGH TRACK 1st: R. Wyant, B. Bell, B. Adams. A. Fair, K. Decker. D. Decker. C. Landess. 2nd: S. Drake, S. Taylor. G. Schwartz. K Wyant. C Frye, K. Norton.J. Saxman, A. Heath. 3rd: Coach Sprowell, L. Tomlinson. A. Kaukonen. T. Bowersox. K. Martin. C. Grigsby. D. McElvain, S. Coakley.J. Haskins. A. Garrett. 4th: G. Oldenberg. D. Case. C. Hinkley. S. Row. R. Walls. J. Hughes. J. Trayling, Corey Gilbert. A. Oldenberg.J. Wallen. E. Cole 76 BASEBALL VARSITY front row—Steve Tomlinson, Mike Bissett, second row—Ted Stoll, Phillip Spearow, Chris Ruge. Chris Schinker, Craig Greshaw third row—Craig Fairchild. Adam Craver, Jim Bob Rice. Steve Landess. Len Haidl. Bob Saxman, Coach: Mike Sowles The 1967 Varsity Baseball team had to defend its league title without League MVP, Kirk Fisher, and four other senior starters. All-State shortstop, Chris Schinker. All-Region First baseman Craig Greshaw, and Honorable Mention AH-League pitcher Craig Fairchild were the only returning starters. The Magi had to contend with inexperience and a highly competitive league schedule that included State Semi-Finalist Mendon The team salvaged a 7-7 league record and a 9 12 record overall despite losing several close ballgames. 77 Despite a slow start and limited personnel, the J.V Baseball team produced three wins in their last four games to finish 6 11 for the year. The team came together at the right times to produce wins over White Pigeon. Mendon and Qass 'B Cold water. When the guys played as a team, they played good baseball and were fun to be around. Their team concept brought out their individual talents. JUNIOR VARSITY 78 front row—Mario Veschiolla. Tim Stoll, David Miller, Scott Kent, Joe Schinker, Brian Gales back row—Eric Bower, Kevin Oldenberg. Eric Wagner. Pete Hubley, Chris Craft, Coach: Mike Devitt VARSITY S o F T B A L Back row: Mrs. Bell (assistant coach), Jennifer Hammond, Stacy Decker, Gwen Seiler. Teresa Green. Tami Hurley. Mane Frisbe. Coach Dave, Adams; Middle row: Shaelle Nash.Jancll Engle, Kim Farrell, Ericka Adams, Michelle Oldenberg; Bottom row: Jennie Thrams, Karen Lee (manager). The Colon Varsity Softball team had a very impressive year with 14 wins and 11 losses overall. They were 8-6 in the league. This year we had three girls make the All-League team; Janell Engle. Kim Farrell, and Shanelle Nash. Stacy Decker, and Gwen Seiler received honorable mentions. Our team went on to play districts, defeating Mendon 15 11 in the First game. In the Championship game, they played against Climax-Scotts winning in nine innings with a score of 17-14. Kim Carpenter, Julie Broker, Shannon Ryan, and Janyka Ballard were all moved up to the Varsity team to help with districts. The team will now go to Regionals at Climax-Scotts but because of publication deadlines we could not report how the girls did, so good luck. JV SOFTBALL Back row: Kelly Orchel, Angie Wheeler. Kim Carpenter, Kristen West. Julie Broker. Coach Shane Clipfill, Middle row Shannon Ryan. Laura Mangold. Cathy Oswald. Gola Crawford. Janyka Ballard. Bottom row: Nicky Webb. Barb Kane The JV girls softball team had a very successful year. Overall they were 11-6, and in the league they were 7 3- They had seven returning girls to help the teams' effort. Kandra Van Nocker had the highest batting average with a .600. Laura Mangold and Angie Wheeler had the highest percent on base, both with .707. Julie Broker helped the team with 28 strike-outs. Angie Wheeler struck out 18. 80 Faculty Basketball This year the Colon Band sponsored a fundraising event with the cooperation of WNWN radio station from Coldwater. Both faculty from Colon High and the staff from WNWN participated in a basketball game. The WNWN team was undefeated, until they played the Colon team. Colon won, 62-60. 81 Nursery School Each year the Child Development Adult Living Class puts on a nursery school for two weeks so that the 53 participating seniors will have a practical experience and so that they would be able to work with the children and know what to expect in the future. This year there were approximately fifteen 4-5 year olds. While they were here they listened to stories, played games, went outside, had snacks, and had free time. The seniors learned a lot and the children had a lot of fun. 82 AWARDS NIGHT Judd Award Robert Spearow Award Outstanding Female Athlete Award Outstanding Male Athlete Award 84 Robert Spearow Award FFA BANQUET Guest Speaker Hostetler Top Sales Winner The annual FFA banquet held this year on May 7 was once again a resounding success. The approximate 175 guests fully enjoyed the roast hog (Henry), the scrumptuous array of foods, and the superbly organized program. The main speaker for the evening was Ron Hostetler, former Colon FFA member and ’86-87 state vice-president. His topic for the evening was Positive Thinking in Agriculture” need to succeed in a business that can sometimes be extremely frustrating and disheartening. He made a point of emphasizing the importance of FFA to any member who foresees a future in farming. After Hostetler s speech, a number of awards were presented to FFA members. Among those honored were Len Haidl as FFA member of the year (5-year member, chapter officer, state representative, vice-president-elect), and Brian Decker as Star Chapter Farmer and recipient of the FFA Scholarship. Dennis Heath, out-going President, received the Installation of officers 86 Crop-Judging Winners Star Chapter Agribusinessman Award, while Tim Stoll earned the Star Greenhand Award and was recognized as the Creed-speaking Contest winner Scott Kent received the Land-Judging belt buckle from George Kapenhafer of the St. Joe County Soil Conservation Service for high score in soil-judging. The plaque for this award will stay at CHS for one year. Many other members were presented with awards for proficiency, top sales, soil and livestock judging, and crop identification. Honorary FFA memberships were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Durwood Heath and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fairchild for their countless contributions to the chapter. The banquet concluded with the installation of new officers and a year-end activiry report We congratulate the FFA on their numerous accomplishments and wish them luck in 87-88. 87 Scholastic Achievement Augubright Business Competition Chris Schinker, Bret Comstock. Rex Scare. Chad Baker. Ken Reed. Scott Kaukonen, Jamie Cerny. Ruth Rice, Angel Loudenslager.John Farrand. Mrs. Rhoade, Beth Merkle, Ursula Higgins. Leigh Borgert, Stacy Richmond. Michele Bruner. Kerri Wing. Shannon Ryan. Kalee Coakley. Jen Drake. Mr Combs. Junior High Science Olympics Back Row. Jason Wagner, Shawn Yesh, Sean Coakley, Gary Swartz, Front Row Mrs. Cordes, Randy Wells, Kendra Wyant, Suzanne Drake, Nathan Broker. Am. Legion Oratorical Contest Winners 90 Len Haidl. CHad Baker, Sue Kotz. Senior High Science Olympics Back Row Rex Scare, Laura Mangold, Meg Mangold. Robert Drake. Randy Walls. Jason Goff. Susanne Drake. Kendra Wyant. Vonda Carlisle. Front Row Chad Baker. Rick McElvain. Ron Eicher, Stacy Oldenberg. Shannon Ryan. Sean Coakley, Vanessa Carlisle. Jeremy Brown Davenport College Competition Sharyl Green, Vicki Brown. Jen Seiler, Scott Kaukonen. Mr Combs. Front: Michele Bruner. Kerri Wing, Jen Drake, Kalee Coakley. Ruth Rice. Senior Quiz Bowl 91 Kristin West. Len Haidl. John West. Mr. Combs. Chris Schinker. Rhonda Gardener. Jen Drake. Scott Kaukonen. Academic Aides Library Top Row: Sean Mumby, Dave Adams. James Rice, David Martin. Andy Hughes. A1 Adnanson, Bottom Row: Russell Spearrow. Ericka Adams. Gwen Seiler. Cinda Olney Elementary Top Row: Angela Frye, Nikki Decker, Kari Andrews. Kevin Oldenberg, Ken Wing. Jen Seiler. Brian Docnges, Butch McElvain. Dawn Hirschy, Pete Hubley, Bottom Row: Janell Engle, Tina Kent. Juli Broker, Jenny Haidl. Leigh Borgcrt, Mike Bissett.Jean Harvey, Chris Ruge, Maree Frisbie Office Top Row: Kim Farrell, Gayle Hagelgans. Middle Row Kim Carpenter. Susan VanWinkle. Sharyl Green. Bottom Row: Missy Westendorf. Laura Borgert, Kim Jordon. Russel Bell 92 JOURNALISM Back Row. L to R.—Phillip Spearow, Terri Gray. Dorothy Green, Renee Johnson, Ms. Hamerick, Dave Tyler. Gayle Hagelgans, Jean Frankovich. Russell Spearow. Front Row. L to R.—Barb Schlabach, Janell Engle, Maree Frisbie. Beth Mcrkle. Angela Frye. Laura Borgert Not pictured—Dave Setterblad, and Tami Hurley. 93 SENIOR BAND Row 1: R. Drake, S. Oldenberg. S Kaukonen, K Andrews. K. Coakley, F. Gardner.J Hammond. S. Kaukoncn. Row 2: R Rice.J. Decker.J. Eicher.J Cerny. K Farrell. L. Hulbert.J. Broker.J. Drake. Mr. McKeith. Row 3: D. Hirshy. B. McElvain. M. Oldenberg, G. Setlcr.J. Seiler. S. Green. K West.J. Fair Row 4: T. Green. B. Drake.J. Farrand, U. Higgins. D. Martin. J. Bowers. JUNIOR HIGH BAND Row l; J. Brooks, J. Nystrom. M. Rial, K. Hopkins. S. Bibb, V. Carlisl, S. Stoll, D. McElvain. K. Decker. A. Kaukonen, Mr McKeith. Row 2: J Moyer. S. Coalkey. Brian ,J. Frisbie, T. Bowersox, K. McCartney. A. Garrett. D. Decker. S. Taylor. G. Oldenberg. Row 3: S. Drake, T. Sharland, B. Weinberg, H. Evans,J. Saxman. K. Martin, J. Trayling, C. Evert, K. Brown 95 HONOR SOCIETY First Row: Camille Gilbert, Rex Scare, Rhonda Gardner. Kalee Coakley. Barbara Schlabach, Jennifer Drake. Lisa Oldenberg, Kim Farrell, Steve Kaukonen. Second Row: David Adams. Jennifer Fair, John West. Cindy Scare. Stacy Oldenberg, Len Haidl. Alex Adrianson, Scott Kaukonen Third Row: James Rice. Chris Schinker.Jennifer Seiler. Rick McElvain. Amy Schumacher. Kerri Wing. Meg Mangold, Shanelle Nash, Sharyl Green. Russell Spearow.Jean Frankovich. Ron Eicher. Chad Baker and Jan Rhoade. VARSITY CLUB First row; Rick McElvain, Jenny Dougherty. Camille Gilbert. Angel Loudenslager. Chris Schinker, Scott Kaukonen, Ron Eicher, Meg Mangold. Cindy Scare. Second row: Vicki Brown, Stacy Richmond. Anita Fisher. Ann Oswald, Tami Hurley. Tony Miller. Russell Spearow. Third row: Stacey Deckcr.Jill Eicher. Kim Farrell. Janell Engle. Erica Adams, Stacy Oldenberg, James Rice. Alex Adrianson. Fourth row: Lisa Oldenberg. Michele Bruner. Jenny Haidl. Kathy Schinker. Kalee Coakley. Steve Kaukonen. Mike Bissett. Len Haidl.John West. Fifth row: Rhonda Gardner. Jennifer Drake. Sharyl Green, Jean Frankovich. Rex Scare. Andy Hughes. David Adams, Craig Fairchild. Craig Greshaw. 96 DRAMA Warming up The drama class started their year working on short plays and lip sines. This year the class performed the smash hit Hello Dolly. They worked on the play from November till the end of April at which time there were 3 shows of the play open to the public Dolly—played by Missy Wagner, is a hard-working woman. Everything is her business. She plays a match-maker and in the end of the play she is married. The main characters include Dolly, Cornelius—Brian Gales. Mrs. Molloy—Ursala Higgins, Minnie Fay—Jennifer Fair, Barnaby—Russell Bell. Ambrose—Corey Gifford. Ermengarde—Cindy Scare, and Horace—Andy Hughes. WM 97 PRESENTS Go ahead make my day Conspiring 98 LET ME OUT Vi • HELLO DOLLY 99 Gin-Can dancers Future Farmers of America Front:Missy Wagner, Doug Stoll, Andy Hughes. Len Haidl, Mark Hacker. Dennis Heath, Craig Fairchild. Scan Mumby, David Adams, Mr King, advisor Second: Greg DeLisle. Corey Gifford. John West. Keith Bower. Richard Wolf. Jeff Capman. Kevin Norton, Philip Anderson, Tuesday Starks, Terri Stoll, Crystal Washburn. Third: Kip Schwartz. Brian Decker. Doug Grigsby. Tim Stoll. Amy Cook. Janyka Ballard. Michelle Oldenberg, Bonnie Schlabach, Susie Schwartz, Dawn Barga. Karen Bontrager. Leah Hulbert, Fourth: Guindell Jefferies. Terrance Larkin. Eric Bower. Larry Soper. Rick Decker. Chris Cline, John Potter. Tim McCartney, Jamie Andrews. Nicole Burnham. Scott Kent. Bret Comstock. Butch McElvain Jim Bob Rice—Job Interview Winner Nicole Burnham—Public Speaking Winner The Future Farmers of America is an organization of students enrolled in vocational agriculture busmess. Throughout the year, members learn skills in public speaking, in agricultural occupational experiences, community service. leadership forums, public relations, and participat are honored with medals, cash, travel awards, plaques or trophies, and public recognition at their annual banquet The yearbook salutes the largest accredited organization at Colon High and says congratulations to Mr King, advisor FFA Officers: Doug Stoll. Andy Hughes. David Adams. Missy Wagner. Mark Hacker. Sean Mumby, Dennis Heath. Craig Fairchild. Len Haidl Proficiency Award Winners Brian Decker, Mark Hacker. Dennis Heath. Keith Bower, Len Haidl Parliamentary Procedure Team:Tim Stoll, David dementi, Suzie Schwartz, Bonnie Schlabach, Doug Stoll.John West, and Mark Hacker. 101 Student Council The Student Council is hard at work year round. They run the Snow Festival, Homecoming, and Student of the month Student of the year. They also have a food improvement group. They are just starting a Student Court. As you can see, the Student Council are very busy people. Row 1 from L to R: Missy Wagner, Gwen Seiler, Ann Oswald. Chris Schinker, Shannon Ryan, Laura Mangold. Jason Wagner, Row 2: Lisa Oldenberg, Craig Greshaw, Scott Kaukonen, Steve Kaukonen, David Adams. Meg Mangold, Row 3: John Miller, Joe Schinker, and Len Haidl. French Club The French Qub is heading for a spectacular vacation in Europe on July 6, 1987. They will leave from Metro Airport and arrive in London on the following day While in London, the group will go on a tour of the city and will visit such fascinating places as the Tower of London. West Minster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. After leaving London, they will proceed to France, Switzerland, and many other splendid, historic places. After a fun-filled, action-packed two weeks in Europe, the group will return home. 102 Row 1 from L to R: John Farrand, Jennifer Fair, Kalee Coakley, Sara Adrianson. Row 2: Amy Schumacher, Jennifer Drake, Kim Carpenter, Stacy Richmond. Row y Mrs. Bordner, Michele Wattles. Kerri Wing, and Mrs. Cordes. DAR Good Citizen Award The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has chosen Meg Mangold 1987 good citizen. Meg was chosen for her dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. She is a member of the student council and a peer listener. The DAR established the Good Citizen Contest in 19 4 to recognize and encourage outstanding young women in the pursuit of high ideals Michigan's ten finalists will be guests of the State Society on Awards Day. Eight runners-up will receive $3 ; second place winner receives $75 and the sure winner will be awarded a $100 educational award from the National DAR, a $50 award from the State Society and a good citizen pin. Girls’ State Boys’ State HS S”800L f ARD M' TlN6r 'AY II The American Legion Auxiliary has chosen Kalee Coakley and Camille Gilbert to participate at Girls State from June 14-22 at Olivet College. To be chosen for Girls State you must be a citizen of the United States, a female who has never been married, a junior in high school, and a Michigan resident attending a Michigan high school. The American Legion has chosen Len Haidl and Phillip Spearow to attend Boys State. The qualifications are similar to that of Girls State. The purpose of Boys and Girls State is to emphasize the importance of government in modern life, to stimulate a deep and lasting interest in government and to enlarge our understanding of the governmental process. 103 Dedicated The Colon Athletic Boosters began Monday night bingo in June, 1974. One of the leaders in its organization has been Jean le Jurzawsk i. She has been the bingo director from its beginning. Jeanie and a handful of others had been running 50-50 raffles and bake sales in an attempt to earn money to support the athletic department. After much effort and little profit, they decided there must be a better way, and Monday Night Bingo at Colon was born. That first year the profit brought in through bingo amounted to around $4,000, with an average per person spending of $7. The program has grown so that this past year has shown a profit of $16,120.70 with an average individual spending $26 per night. To date over $100,000 has been earned and contributed to Colon Schools in support of our athletic and physical education programs. The success and growth of the bingo program has been due mainly to the efforts of Jeanie Kurzawski. She and the bingo workers have spent many long hours in an effort to develop a quality bingo program. Thank you, Jeanie, for all your time and effort. We couldn't have done it without you. Support 104 BOARD OF Dave Taylor, Trcas. 106 EDUCATION 107 Nancy Pcrcival. See. ADMINISTRATION 108 Mr. Van Winkle. Athletic Director Mrs. Martin. Counselor Mrs. Trayling Mrs. McKale Mrs. McKcrcher STAFF Mrs. Thaxton and Mrs Amor 109 STAFF Mr. LeRoque Mr. Adrianson Mrs. Wickcy 110 Mrs. Amor Mrs. Moore • • Mr. Johnson 111 Ms. Sattcrlcc Teachers Tom Armstrong David McKeith John Rittman C. i ■ It. 112 Michael Devin Michael Sowles Diane Cordcs Cheryl Engle Support We would like to thank the custodians, bus drivers, and cooks for their dedication and patience. Without the custodians, we would not have a clean school. The hallways and classrooms would be cluttered with garbage. Without the bus drivers, we would all have to either walk or possibly drive ourselves. Without the cooks we would have no hot lunches. The cooks have greatly improved the lunches this year. They have all done a splendid job. Keep up the good work! Connie Rourka Phil Nowicki 114 Russell Forrest and Barbara Langley 115 Steve York and Nolan Blackman Senior trip members visiting their representative in Washington: (top to bottom) Michele Bruner, Sharyl Green, Kim Jordan. Rhonda Moyer, Dyna Wyatt, Lisa Oldenbcrg,Jean Frankovich. Cindy Scare, Ms. Setterlee. Mrs. Percival, Mr. Adrianson, Alex Adrianson, Oaig Greshaw, Rick McElvain, Ron Eichcr, Keith Bower. Brian Doenges. Brian Decker. Scott Kaukonen, Ken Reed, James Rice and US Rep Fred Upton. 117 Don't you use mouthwash! Don't shoot! Taste great! Less filling! Go ahead! Right here. 118 119 120 121 122 123 Who’s counting 124 125 Happy Birthd Haidl announces A cool drink The Birthday Cake King for a day expresses his thanks Peace! 128 LARRY At GRANGER D.V.M. Large and Small Animals 485 N. Burr-Oak Rd. Colon, Ml 49040 Woodcrafters Furniture RV's by Palomino Cpalomi no Light Weight Campers f§§s At “Woodcrafters” 432-3916 “ALWAYS PICTURE PERFECT” Support Our Sponsors 62 Division St. Coldwater. Michigan 49036 CONGRATULATIONS—CLASS OF 87 Best Wishes Class of '87. Bill Sharon Drake Good Luck Class of '87. Janell Engle Congratulations to a very special son. Scott. Love, Mom Dad Rhonda, Congratulations! We are all very proud of your ccomplishments. Good luck with the future. Mom, Dad, Robyn, Jodie Amy. To Michele and the beautiful people of the Class of '87. May God bless you in all your endeavors. Wayne Karen Bruner Rhonda G.—You've been a special daughter and friend. 1 have been so proud of you in many ways. Good luck in whatever endeavor you choose. I will always be here for you. I'm going to miss you coming in every morning (for cookies). Hang loose, Babe. All our love, Mom and Moe Congratulations, Kim! (Buddy) Love, Uncle Jim, Aunt Joyce. Janell Joy. Corey, To a very special son who we are very proud of. We wish you the very best of luck in your future plans. Love, Mom Dad To James—Your life has been a joy to us all. We are proud of you. As they say in Africa: Baie, Baie leife na 'n Wonderlike seum. Mother Ruth Congratulations to the Class of '87! Gladys Merkle Rhonda G.—You're a great person. Your future will be great. I'm proud to be your sister. Lighten up. Dude! Whole lotta love, Fawn Congratulations Scott! Love, Fluff Chief Craig, Thank you for all the pride and pleasure you have given us through your high school years. We have enjoyed every kick in football, every pin in wrestling, and every hit in baseball. No matter what you do in life, you will always be awesome to us. Your family Congratulations, Alex! We are proud of you. Mom, Dad, Sara, Adam Stacy Russell (Lukela), To let know we re very proud of you. Remember anything is possible if you put your mind to it. God Gless in your future. Mom, Dad Phillip Keith, Good luck now and in the future. Mom Dad Congratulations Jeanie, May your future hold as much love, joy and happiness as you have given us in the past eighteen years. We are proud of you and know you will have much success in achieving all your future goals. Love, Mom Dad Congratulations to a very special son, Scott. Love, Mom Dad To our Rebecca, Congratulations, we re proud of you! Love, Dad, Mom, Renee Ray Jr. Congrats Class of '87 Brubaker Heating Air Conditioning License 71-00024 432-2466 Colon, Michigan €7cEEN fflico TdVETi T(ES0T T ANt) tAMWTiOUND INS. JO}}' COvff 0 0 llONiO«t. M'C� tC«N 40 Acres on the St. Joseph River 30321 Covey Rd. Leonidas, Mich. (616)432-2069 Wagner Farms Magic Pop Popcorn” Congratulations Class of '87 29808 Brandt Rd. Colon. MI 49040 The Village Posy and Gift Shoppe 210 E. 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Van Deventer Agency Inc. m• (iAuto-Owners insurance t ifp Monte Car Business IfabNo Problem PpjOfA PHONE (616) 489-2910 ' 225 S. 3rd Rd. Burr Oak, MI 49030 R. body J shop Located 3 miles west of M66 on M60 Ph. (616) 729-S071 Athene, Michigan 49011 Raymond end Rita Johnson — Owners Jo’s Video Your movie rental Headquarters 138 W. Main St. Mendon, MI 49072 (616) 496-7378 Congratulations Class of ’87 Best wishes from all of us here. Fisher Automotive Snezfj-arrL. 618 E. Main N= 432-3530 138 PHONE (616� BISEL’S OU FASNIOREB BIKE STOKE IIS E. STATE STREET COLON. MICHIGAN 40040 Richard A. Smith Karen G. Smith KING PHARMACY 1 _ t .... r v Cosmetics, Gifts Russell Stover Candv Sturgis Savings Loan Association State St. at Blackstone Colon, Michigan (616) 432-3229 Save for Your Future With Us Arthur Lynn Moyer Office Manager Best Wishes Class of '87 Colon Bait Tackle Sporting Goods—Sport Shop 233 S. Blackstone 432-3633 Berk Knit Shirt Co. 520 East State St. Colon, MI 49040 Congrats Class of ‘87 B. SCOTT ADAMS 21 North Blackstone Colon. Michigan 49040 « «) 432-3263 139 1000 E. State Street Colon, Mi. 49040 (616) 432-3291 Best Wishes to the Class of ’87 Colmer Maxitrol Division 140 The Colon Educat ion Association Congratulates the Senior ClllSS and wish you success Michigan Education Association mcj National Education Association nea Southwest Michigan Education Association Ml ABBOTT'S MAGIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY WORLD’S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF QUALITY MAGIC COLON. MICHIGAN 49040 The Magic Capital of the World RUTH ANN'S DRESS SHOP OF COLON Specializing in Ladies' apparel TELEPHONE (616) 432-3325 tScfiibhex ‘Uhu.nzxat cHoms. 308 SOUTH BLACKSTONE AVE COLON. MICHIGAN 49040 MORTICIANS Ted M Schipper Tod M Schipper — - v 142 THESE DOWNTOWN STURGIS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS SUPPORT YOUR EFFORTS Jalveiij STORE FOR MEN 107 W. 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Main Mendon, Mi. 49072 (616) 496-3445 Sturgis Tool and Die, Inc. 817 Groadus St. Sturgis, Mi. 49091 (616) 651-5435 144 n