Colon High School - Magi Yearbook (Colon, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1988 volume:

Ior The R : •ECOFX) ;ECOIU EI At : Colon High School 400 Dallas Street Colon, Michigan 49040 Table of Contents seniors 3 Underclassmen 13 Faculty 29 Fall 44 Winter 58 Spring 76 Organizations 87 Advertisements 130 SENIORS DAVID B. ADAMS DOB 11 1 69 Favorite Song: The Search is Over Activities: l eadership 9-11. Student C ouncil 9-10. Student C ouncil V.P. 11. Student Council Pres. 12. Trust 10-11. Trust Pres. 12. Student Ad. Comm II-12. Hockey 9-12. C ross ( ouniry 10-12. Basketball 9-11. Track 12. F F A 9-11. National Honor Society 11-12 Future Plans: Attend Ferns State and plan to study pharmacy Favorite Saying: It is belter to remain silent and thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt ERICKA LIANNE ADAMS D.O.B. 3 29 70 Favorite Song: Who’s Crying Now Nickname: Erick-pce wee Activities: Softball 10-11, Basketball 10-11. Track 10-11. Class Sec. 9-11 Favorite Saying: Searcy SARA L. BETSY BABCOCK ADRI ANSON D.O.B 12 29 68 D.O.B. 11 6 69 Favorite song: At This Moment Nickname: Sarabell Activities: Cheerleading 7-12, Varsity Club 10-12, Water-polo 11. Trust 11-12, Prom Comm. 11. Graduation Comm. 12. Yearbook 9 Future Plans: Attend an out of state college, marriage, and in 30 years become the first woman President Favorite Saying: Spoil me CHADWICK W. BAKER D.O.B. 12 3 69 Favorite Song. The Secret of My Suc-ccu Nickname: Hake Activities: Track 9. Golf 12. Science Olympiod 11-12. Leadership Forum 9- 11. Trust 11-12. NHS 11-12. NHS Pres 12. Graduation Comm. 12. Hello Dolly II Future Plans: Go to college, law school, live on Lakeshorc Dr. in Chicago while practicing law. vacation in Paris, get in politics Favorite Saying: Quality time means Quality work. JAMIE MICHELLE BALLARD D.O.B. 5 29 70 Favorite Song: Anything by Dcf Leppard Nickname: Jamc Activities: Class Pres., J.V. Softball 9. J.V. Football Cheerleader 10, Varsity Football Cheerleader, Volleyball 11. Class Secretary, S B 11- 12, Track 11-12 M.F.S. 12 Future Plans: Graduate from college with my Master’s in Business, buy out all the Limited Stores and marry McGyver Favonte Saying: Cool CHRISTIANE BECKER D.O.B. 8 7 70 Favorite Song: Golden Years, Forever Young Nickname: Christi Future Plans: Go on to a university RUSSELL E. BELL D.O.B. 5 11 69 Favorite song: Bad to the Bone. Don't You Want to Live Nickname: Father Bell Activities: Football 9,10,11.12, Wrestling 10-12, GO running to the Contras Future Plans: College. Write a best selling novel. Live in Australia or Brazil for a couple of years. And basically try to make it in this modern society. Favorite Saying: Shut Up! Kalec JACK BINKLEY D O B. 9 15 70 Favorite Song: Anything by Boston Nickname: Cracker Jack Activities: Football 10-12, Wrestling 11-12 Future Plans: Get out of “Colon” and go to an art institute. Favorite Saying: Don’t just do things right, do the right things MICHAEL BISSETT D O B. 5 31 68 Favorite Song: Here I Go Again Nickname: Bisket Activities: Football 9,10,11, Basketball 9,10,11, Baseball 9,10,1 1, Varsity Club 10,11,12 Future Plans: Go to college for accounting Favorite Saying: No thanks LAURA LINN BORGET DOB. 11 15 69 Favorite Song: Here I Go Again Activities: Yearbook 9-12, Volleyball 9 Future Plans: Go to Cosmetology one more year. Marry Richard Wolf Favorite Saying: Prove it JAMIE L. CERNY JR. D.O.B. 9 19 70 Favorite Song: The Lady In Red Nickname: Jame Activities: Volleyball 9-10, Softball 9, Band 9,10,11,12, Drama Club, Chorus. 87 4th of July Queen, Business Olympics 10-11 Future Plans: College, Computer. Secretarial Work Favorite Saying: I love Gene KALEE ANN COAKLEY D.O.B. 1 23 70 Favorite Song: I Can’t Fight This Feeling Nickname: Kales Activities: Cheerleading 9-12, Graduation Committee 12, Leadership Forum 11. Method Youth Group. Band 9-12. Student Council 12, Student Advisory Comm. 11-12, NHS 11-12, Trust 11-12, French Club 10-11 Future Plans: College Favorite Saying; “Punctuality is the thief of time” EARL CRAWFORD D.O.B. 12 25 68 Favorite Song: Mony Mony Nickname: Squirrel Activities: Football 9-12, Wrestling 11-12, Track 10-12 Future Plans: Get a full time job and then go on to college Favorite Saying: Smile, it makes my day BRETT E. DRAKE D.O.B. 3 2 70 Favorite Song: Here I Go Again Activities: Band 9-11, Football 9 Future Plans: I intend to either enter a 2-4 year college or a vocational training school Favorite Saying: Life’s a beach and then you die JANELL MARIE ENGLE D.O.B. 9 2 69 Favonte Song: Love Hurts, Animal Nickname: Nell Activities: Volleyball 9, Soft-ball 9-12. N.H.S. 12, Varsity Club 9-12, Homecoming Court 12, Yearbook 10-11, M.F.S. 12. S B 12 Future Plans: College, good job. get married to someone rich, get divorced, get alimony. remarry and live happily ever after Favorite Saying: What? JOE G. FARRAND D.O.B. 6 13 70 Nickname: Josepy Activities: Hockey 9-12, Basketball 10, Hacky Sac 9-12. member of C.S.S.C. 12 Future Plans: Get out of Colon Favorite Saying: Oh my Ghandi!!!!!! KIMARA LYNN FARRELL D.O.B. 11 7 69 Favorite Song: Emily by Michael Smith Nickname: Dee Activities: Basketball 9-12, Volleyball 9-12. Softball 9-12, NHS 11-12, V. Club 9-12, Chorus 12, Drama 11, Ldrshp Forum 9-11, A''ble table 12 Future Plans: Attend Associated Schools of Travel and plan on becoming a cruise director. Favorite Saying: Holy pig in a poke! ANITA MARIE FISHER D.O.B. 1 10 70 Favorite Song: Higher Love Shakin' Nickname: Worm Activities: Basketball 9-12, Track 9-11, V. Club 10-12, T.R.U.S.T. 12. Journalism 10, Homecoming Court 12, S B. MFS Future Plans: Go to college get a major in Elcm. Education get married. Favorite Saying: I'm sure. MAREE ANNETTE FRISBIE D.O.B. 4 17 70 Favorite Song: Alone You’re the Inspiration Nickname: Mee Rce Activities: Cheerleading 9-11, Softball 9,11.12. Ldrshp Forum 10-11. V. Club 10-12, Drama 10. Yearbook 11-12, State Finalist Ag. Forum 10, “A ble table Future Plans: Go on to college to get my degree in Elem. Ed. or Child Psychology. Marry teach. ANGELA FRYE D.O.B. 4 9 69 Favorite Song: Heaven is a Place on Earth Nickname: Angel or Angie Activities: Yearbook Journalism 10-11 Future Plans: To enter the field of computer electronics CAMILLE MARIE GILBERT D.O.B 9 23 70 Desperado Sc Bad Bo s Favonie Song; Desperado—Eagles. Bad Boys—Whites nakc Nickname: Meillc. Punkm Activities: Track 9-12. NHS 11-12. C.C. 11, Volleyball 9-12. Homecoming ('oun 11.12. 4tn of July Rep 12. V Hub JO- 12. S B 11-12, V Pres || T R II-12. MFS 12 Future Plans: College. 6 figure job. buy Hudsons, give Jon VW zillions of sweaters. Learn to love caviar Sc live happily ever after Favorite Saying: If you love something, set it free, if it comes back it's yours, if it doesn't hunt it down Sc kill it. COREY DAVID GIFFORD D.O.B. 3 27 70 Favorite Song: Will You Still Love Me? Nickname: Goose Activities: Drama II, FFA 9-12, Football 9-10. Track, hunting, fishing, ATV’s Future Plans: college DOUG GRIGSBY D.O.B. 3 30 70 Favorite Song: Be Cruel to Your School Nickname: Drug Activitiess: C.S.S.C. 12, Cross Country 9-12, Track 9. MFS 12, Future Plans: Move to Alaska Sc open a hot dog stand. Favorite Saying: Curiosity didn't kill the cat, I did! 6 MARK HACKER D.O.B. 10 20 69 Favorite Song: Old Time Rock Sc Roll Nickname: Hack Activities: FFA 9-12, Football 9-10, Prom Committee 11. Future Plans: Farm Favorite Saying: Ha Hal LEONARD MAX HAIDL D.O.B. 8 22 69 Favorite Song: Take Me As I Am Nickname: Len Activities: Football 9-11, Basketball 9-12, NHS 11-12, V. Club 10-12, Cross Country 12. Baseball 9-12, FFA 9-12, TRUST 11-12, Student Council 10-11, Ldrshp. Forum 9-11, Student Advs. Comm. 11-12 Future Plans: To become an “Ace” Air Force Pilot Sc be shooting down 3 Russian MIGs. Favorite Saying: Sod that. GAYLE ANNETTE HAGELGANS D.O.B. 6 27 70 Favorite song: Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For. Light My Fire. Activities: Softball 9, Prom Comm. 11, Treasurer 12 Future Plans: College—major in Business, while working my way to the top. marry someone rich Sc live happily ever after or something like that. Favonte Saying: Oh how immature?! GENE HARVEY III D.O.B. 11 29 69 Favorite Song: Here I Go Again Activities: Baseball 9-10, Track 11, Sr. V. Pres., 4th of July King. Future Planss: College—computer programming Favorite Saying: I love Jamie. RAYMOND L. HARVEY D.O.B. 7 22 69 Favorite Song: Here I Go Again. Nickname: Crash Activities: Football 12, Baseball 9 Future Plans: Make a career in the Navy. Get out of Colon. Favorite Saying: So what’s your point? FRANK HEMEL D.O.B. 3 24 70 Favonte Song: I Can’t Drive 55 Sc Look What the Cat Dragged In. Activities: Cross Country 9- 10, Basketball 9-10, Track 9- 11. Future Plans: To become a teacher Favorite Saying: Get off of me. TODD HERMAN D.O.B. 7 6 69 Favorite Song: All David Lee Roth Nickname: Hermy Activities: Drama 11. Basketball 9-10, FFA 12, C.S.S.C. 12 Future Plans: Go to college, own a fast car Sc Pioneer 1000 watt car stereo system, go to California meet David Lee Roth. Favorite Saying: When in doubt ANDREW L. HUGHES D.O.B. 12 23 69 Favorite Song: Old Time Rock n’ Roll Nickname: Drew or Drewski Activities: FFA 9-12, Drama 11-12, Baseball 11-10, Football 9, Track 9, Varsity Club 9-12, Baseball 9-10 Future Plans: Beginning masonry after graduation and Probably become a manne avorite Saying: If you love something set it free, if it comes back it was yours to bcging with, if not. hunt it down and kill it. TAMARA DAWN HURLEY D.O.B. 9 30 70 Favorite Song: AC DC, Shakin Nickname: Tam Activities: Varsity Club 10-12. Volleyball II, Softball 9-12. Basketball 9-12, Yearbook 11. Chorus 12, Trust 11-12, Prom Committee 11, MFS 12. S B 12 Future Plans: Rob a bank then go to college on that money, to study bank security systems. Favorite Saying: “Oh, Great, That's just Great STEPHEN D. KAUKONEN D.O.B. 1 31 70 Activities: Cross Country 9-12, Track 9-12, Basketball 9-II, NHS 11-12, Varsity Club 9-12, Student Council 11, Trust 11-12, Leadership Forum 9-12, Hockey 9-12, Band 9-12 Future Plans: Go to Hope College and major in Business or Computer Science. Get married. Earn Si billion as President of IBM Favorite Saying: Someday I'll look back on all of this and laugh. KAREN LEE D.O.B. 10 8 68 Favorite Song: Footprints in the Sand Nickname: Care Bare Activities: Softball Manager 9-11, Vocational Industrial Clubs of America 11-12 Future Plans: Working Favorite Saying: Have a nice day. ANTHONY MILLER D.O.B. 11 20 70 Favorite Song: Wildside Nickname: T-Bone Activities: Football 9-12 Future Plans: To be a professional drummer. Favorite Saying: Imagination is more important than knowledge. VICKI JONLOZ STEVE LANDESS D.O.B. 2 24 69 Favorite Song: Here I Go Again Nickname: L.A. Activities: Golf 12, Cross Country 11, Basketball 9-12, Baseball 9-12, Varsity Club 11-12 Future Plans: Graduate, go to college. Favorite Saying: Go ahead, make my day. BETHANY ANNE MERKLE D.O.B. 1 7 70 Favorite Song: Hysteria Nickname: BufTy Activities; Chccrlcading 9-11, NHS 12, Freshman Class Rep., Yearbook 9-12, Class Treasurer 9-11, S B 11-12, Track 11-12, MFS 12 Future Plans: Attend college, own the New York Islanders Hockey Club with Amy Schumakcr and do something worthwhile with my life. ROBYN R. MOYER D.O.B. 8 31 69 Favorite Song: Always Nickname: Shaboom Activities: Prom Committee II Future Plans: Child Consultant Favorite Saying: Your so Geeneric SEAN ANTHONY MUMBY D.O.B. 1 20 70 Favorite Song: Velcro Fly Nickname: Zip Activities: Football 9-12, FFA 9-12. Wrestling 10, Track II-12. S B 11-12 Future Plans: Go to college, get a job, be successful Favorite Saying: What a RUSH STACY JON OLDENBURG D.O.B. 8 31 69 Favorite Song: Hey Jude Nickname: Stace Activities: Cross Country 9-12, Band 9-12, Drama 11, NHS 11-12 Future Plans: College. Teaching Favorite Saying: All you need is love SUE POKORNY D.O.B. 1 21 70 Favorite Song: Here I Go Again Future Plans: Going to college eventually. Favorite Saying: There comes a time in life when you have to say what the Beep STACY L. RICHMOND D.O.B 11 10 70 Favorite Song: Detroit Rock City Nickname: Stace A Chip Activities: Cross Country 9- II. Track 9. Volleyball 9-10. Varsity Club 9-12. French Club 9-11. Snow Festival Court II. Ldrshp Forum II. NHS 12. President and Founder of C.S.S.C. 12. SAB. MFS Future Plans: Remove myself from this small town. Own a fast, black sports car Favorite Saying Lizzy Borden was more trouble than Oedipus. JOE NELSON ANNE M. OSWALD D.O.B 10 29 69 Favorite Song. The Way You Make Me Feel Nickname: Ozzie Activities: Basketball 9-12. Trust 11-12. Track 9-12. VP Trust 12. Varsity Club 9-12. Ldrshp Forum 9-10. Student Council 11-12. Homecoming Queen 12 Future Plans. I plan to attend a junior college then move onto a 4 yr. school. Graduate with a degree in nursing or business and hopcfull) land an excellent job. Favorite Saying: Isn't that special. Monica JAMES ROBERT RICE D.O.B. 8 22 69 Favorite Song: Rock n’ Roll Party in the Street Activities: Football 9-12, Baseball 10-12, FFA 9-12, Hockey 9-12, Varsity Club 11-12 Future Plans: Attend M.S.U. and major in Accounting. Try out for the football team and the baseball team. Graduate and get a good paying job. Favorite Saying: Cross that line REX A. SCARE D.O.B. 5 24 70 Favorite Song: Take My Breath Away Activities: cross Country 9-12, Class President 12, Student Council Rep. 9, Hockey 10-12, Ldrshp. Forum 9-10, Trust 11-12, National Honor Society 11-12, Varsity Club 10-12, Science Olympiad II, Prom Committee 11 Favorite Saying: That’s stupid. 9 AMY SCHUMACHER D.O.B. 5 7 70 Favorite Song: Anything by Nickname: HEY you or Sydney Activities: French Club 9-11, Homecoming Court 10, NHS 11-12, NHS Secretary, NHS Treasurer 12 Future Plans: Graduate from MSU, Law School, own the New York Islanders Hockey Club with Beth Merklc. Favorite Saying: They say the pan is the canvas and the pizza's the paint. PHILLIP EUGENE SPEAROW DO B 8 3 70 Favonic Song Straight for the Heart Nickname: Dough Activities: Basketball 9. J.V Baseball 9-10. Varsity Football 11-12, Varsity Baseball 11-12. Yearbook Staff 10-12 Future Plans: Attend college in Oklahoma. become a commercial air line pilot in my spare time, write a James Bond film and editorials that will start world revolution. Favorite Saying: No problem MONICA L. STAUFFER D.O.B. 12 27 69 Favorite Song: Animal, any sonc by REO Nickname: Red Activities: Volleyball 11-12, Trust 12. MYF 9-12, Chorus 12. Future Plans: Go to college, get a good iob, and get married someday. Favorite Saying: Unreal, that’s cool. DOUGLAS L. STOLL D.O.B. 5 16 69 Activities: FFA 9-12, Basketball 9-10, Football 12, Hello Dolly II Future Plans: Glen Oaks, and perhaps a future in farming if possible. Favorite Saying: What TED W. STOLL D.O.B. 5 18 70 Favorite Song: I Think We’re Alone Now Activities: Football 12, Basketball 9-12, Varsity Baseball 10-12, Cross Country 11, Homecoming King 12, Varsity Club 10-12. Future Plans: To attend college. TONY MICHEL VOGLER D.O.B. 3 20 70 Favorite Song: Paranoid Nickname: Tony Micheal Voglcr Activities: Underground newspaper. Secret Anti-administration Federation, running in circle, hopping, laughing, drawing, talking, breathing, living. Favorite Saying: Why I Oughtta ... JOHN WEST D.O.B. 5 20 70 Favorite Song: A Day in the Life Activities: FFA 10-12, Student Council 12, Quiz Bowl 10-12, Basketball 9-11, Hockey 9-12, Cross Country 10-12, Trust 11-12 Future Plans: Attending Calvin College, going on and becoming a Doctor Favorite Saying: He who rests wth chickens better take top roost. MELISSA A. WESTENDORF D.O.B. 6 25 68 Favorite Sone: Rock Me Nickname: Melvin Activities: Journalism 12, C.S.S.C. 12 Future Plans: Go to Glen Oaks for Computer’s and then get a good paying job, then become very successful. Favorite Saying: VERY 10 RICHARD WOLF D.O.B. 1 27 70 Favorite Song; Sex, Money, Fast Cars Nickname: Spud Activities: Baseball 9, Football 9, FFA 9-12, Future Plans: Go to college, cat, drink, and be merry. Favorite Saying: Buck Lure. MONICA SUE HOARD DOB. 10 7 68 Favorite Song: Turbo Lover Nickname: Mono Activities: Drama 11 Future Plans: Get a job eventually get mamed. Favorite Saying: Get a life MOCK ELECTION RESULTS Best Personality Smartest Chad Baker Steven Kaukonen Kim Farrell Kalee Coakley Dizziest Joe Farrand Laura Borgen Fnendliest Stacy Oldcnberg Kim Farrell Best Eyes Corey Gifford Janell Engle Most Likely to Succeed Chad Baker Amy Schumacher Class Clown Stacy Oldcnberg Monica Stauffer Nicest Smile Ted Stoll Gayle Hagelgans Most Outgoing Rex Scare Camile Gilbert Nicest Hair Chad Baker Camille Gilbert Best Dressed Chad Baker Amy Schumacher Most Conceited Andy Hughes Anne Oswald Craziest Joe Farrand Stacy Richmond Most Athletic Ted Stoll Kim Farrell Most Popular Stacy Olden berg Camille Gilbert Most Likely to Stay in Colon Richard Wolf Laura Borgen 13 UNDERCLASSMEN Stacy Decker Secretary ■■■■■I Shannon Ryan Treasurer Juniors Jamie Andrews Amy Balgoyen Janyka Ballard Dawne Barga Karen Bontrager Leigh Borgcrt Eric Bower Julie Broker Nicole Burnham Christopher Cline Bret Comstock Diane Corey David Cowsert Christopher Craft Adam Craver Gola Crawford Bill Croy John Dellc Robert Drake Joann Dunkel Jill Eicher Jp John Farrand Jenny Haidl Jennifer Hammond Eric Hams Tina Hart Ursula Higgins Dawn Hirschy Pete Hubley Kathy Jefferies u Trevor Johnson Jim Kauffman Angel Loudenslager Carla Madia David Martin Butch McElvain Kevin Oldenberg Kelly Orchel Cathy Oswald Scott Paliga Laura Pokomy Ric Roach Gerri Roth Chris Ruge Bob Saxman Cathy Schinkcr Bonnie Schlabach Joe Schwartz Sue Schwartz Gwen Seiler Cindy Shackleton Don Souva Daphyne Swan Steve Tomlinson Mike Voorde Jennifer Wages Michelle Wagner Missy Wagner Michelle Wattles Lisa Witham Tim Stoll Class Representative Mike Anderson President Joseph Schinker Vice President Dennis French Treasurer Angie Wheeler Secretary Brady Gross Class Representative Sophomores Kan Andrews Kyle Blair Frank Blake Shelley Broker Michael Brothers Kendra Carpenter David Clementz Nikki Decker Crystal Eicher John Fobes Bnan Gales Fawnda Gardner Kelli Gilchrist Teresa Green Elizabeth Hall Leah Hulbcrt Lisa Hyatt Kim Ivins Greg Jordan Tina Kent Jon Law Chip Mack Laura Mangold David Miller Vicki Miller Brad Monje Andrew Percival Marla Powers Jeff Rokocy Andy Ramer 17 Charles Ricss Christine Saylor Scott Scare Tammy Schrader John Schumacher Chad Schwartz Dina Sharland Jason Slone Terri Stoll Susan VanWinkle Eric Wagner Kristine Waltz Nicole Webb Kristin West Amy Wheeler I’m so good! This stuff is real yummy. t8 Tim: The unhappy camper The best place in Colon to pick up guys. Make love, not war. 19 Grctchen Oldcnbcrg Shaunna Taylor Sccrciar ' T rcasurcr FRESHMAN CLASS Yalondi Anderson Eric Balizet John Baylis Jennifer Beardsley Brenda Bell Lisa Birch Linda Bontrager Jon Brandys Joey Burger Christyl Burnett Nick Burnham Allen Burr Doug Case Jennifer Gementz Ed Cole Kendra Conklin Amanda Fair R agin a Fales Chris Frye Terri Gest Chad Grigsby Randy Hamblin Kathy Hammond Tonia Harris Tara Harvey Angel Heath Chad Hinkley Kim Hopkins David Hotstetler Jody Hughes 20 Doug Jenkins Chris Johnson Angella Kaukoncn Katie Marlin Steve McClish Dana Mcelvain Jon Miller Jodie Moyer Michelle Murphy Andy Musselman Misty Nelson Tim Noga Kevin Norton Corey Orchel Tammy Owen Tricia Paliga Jennifer Parlin Jenny Pollack John Potter Wendy Pugh Shawn Roe Janine Saxman Stacey Semler Marcey Souva Kevin Stidham Laura Thomas Chris Tyler Jeremy Tyler Monica Walkinhood Randy Walls Becky Wells Grant Wells Aaron Wheeler Kendra Wyant Shawm Yesh Jamie Zinsmaster Vanessa Carlisle Class Representative Stacy Bibb Tami Sharland Secretary Treasurer Eighth Grade Bndgettc Adams Clint Allen Laurie Anderson Jill Balgoyen Jamie Barga Steve Bersche Tracy Blair Tonya Bowersox Nate Broker Julie Brooks Kenneth Brown Bubby Bulter Matt Cossairt Steve Cowsert Roman Crumpton Tadd Davis Jean Frisbie Andrea Garrett Jennifer Garrison Cory Gilbert Mike Hagelgans Jeremy Haskin Jon Hostetler Shawn Hughes Elisc Hulbert Aarcn Johnson Tangie Johnson Patrick Jones Jerry Roller Chris Landess 23 Kristy MacDonald Dawn Maxwell Steve Maxwell Kim McCartney Jason Munson Tom Noirot Julie Nystrom Laurie Osman Cinda Owen Patty Pokomy Michele Rial John Ruby Tammy Schmidendorf Mark Schumacher Heather Schook James Smith Julie Smith Fred Woelfcl Chris Woodruff Rachael Wyant Stacy Stoll Gary Schwartz Lisa Tomlinson Judd Trayling Jamie Vaughn Bnan Weinberg Billy Jo West Scott West April Wheeler 25 I t MM W m Kevin Nash Class Represenialive Mandy Cemy Secretary T rcasurer Seventh Grade Brian Ash Karlene Avery Jennifer Bainbridge Judy Baker Beth Bauman Jason Beard Christy Beardsley Angel Bibb Ronnie Bontrager Tammy Butler David Cline Samantha Clipfell TJ Clipfell Jennifer Coe Adam Col Stacy Cook Aaron Craft Ron Davis Steve Delagrange Rosemary Denney Kemper Emery Chad Everitt Kelly Fields James French Greg Frost Mike Glasco Ron Hart Dustin Himes Michelle Hinkley Vonda Hostetler 26 Chris Anzaldua Harlan Bontrager Katherine Bontrager Timothy Brothers Jessica Cemy Dawn Gales Sunny Green Joy Jordan Laurie Ncwbolds Tina Smith Brandy Jenkins Scotty Johnson Scan Johnson Brenda Kaukonen Dawn Kent Maria Kent Mike Kernagis Jason Koller Michelle Kwiatkowski Andy Lamb Brian Lash Heather Milliaman Kathy Mumby Shannon Murphy Kim Noga Rebekah Parlin Ann Potter Kim Rauh Tobin Rees Kaylenc Rice Crystal Roe Apache Schroedcr Derek Schwartz Christie Seeley Jennifer Shook Toby TefTt Hodw Hodgic Thulin Candy Vaughn Shad Vosburg Nicole Wagner David Webb Amy Weinberg Ain’t English great? Win your own. Michelle! 27 LOOK AT THAT BUTT!!! Doing your math. Kim? Finally, a teacher that can control the kids. This looks more like gym class? 29 Front Row: Ted Stoll, Chris Craft, Jeff Rakocy, Philip Spcarow, Earl Crawford. Second Row: Joe Schwartz, Chad Schwartz, Andy Ramer. Ric Roach. Sean Mumby, Bob Saxman. Manager—Jesse Ramer. Third Row: Coach—Mike Devin, Manager—Derek Schwartz, Jack Binkley. Chris Ruge, Raymond Harvey, Russell Bell, Steve Tomlinson, Coach—Mike Sowles. Fourth Row: Pete Hubley. Jody Hughes. Jim Bob Rice, Doug Stoll, Tony Miller, Adam Craver. Varsity Football The 1987 Varsity Football Team earned three victories against six defeats. The team played determined to compensate for inexperience and injuries attained over the course of the season. The St. Joe Valley was as tough as ever featuring the number one ranked Mendon Hornets. The Magi came from behind and defeated Athens in their opener. The team defeated Burr Oak in the Homecoming game. They were only the second team to score a touchdown against Schoolcraft all season long. The Magi will return 13 players for the 1988 season and make a concentrated effort to improve their record in the upcoming season. 30 Colon—vs—Opponents 28 Athens 17 0 Centreville 59 14 Climax-Scotts 8 0 Mendon 67 6 Constantine 28 28 Burr Oaks 20 0 White Pigeon 72 6 Schoolcraft 35 16 Bronson 35 31 Row 1: Shawn Yesh, Tim Noga. Doug Jenkins, Frank Blake, Ed Cole. Row 2: Brian Gales, John Balis, Shawn Roe. John Fobcs, Tim Stoll. Jason Wagner, Jason Beard. Row 3: Derek Schwartz, Mike Saxman, Joe Burger, Rob Drake. Dave Martin, Jason Slone, Kyle Blair. Joe Prevo. Nikki Decker, Cindy Shacklcton, Michelle Wattles, Sara Adrianson, Kalcc Coaklcy. Varsity Cheerleaders Front Row: Shelley Broker Back Row: Lisa Birch, Terri Gest. Kendra Carpenter J.V. CHEERLEADERS 34 The J.V. ALWAYS come before the Varsity J.Y. Girls Basketball From Row: Angie Kaukonen. Brenda Bell. Kathy Hammond. Jenny Clementz, Amy Fair. Laura Mangold. Kerri Decker Back Row: Jennifer Parlin. Angel Heath. Kristen West. Angie Wheeler. Michelle Murphy. Kendra Wyant. Janine Saxman Coach: Dawn Wagner The Colon girls J.V. Basketball team is the hope of the future, the well from which a successful varsity program is drawn. By looking at the season record (5-11) some may think the well has run dry. that thought couldn't be farther from the truth. This season 14 girls made up the team, and the only possible negative point that can be found is the below .500 record. Fourteen girls joined the team and fourteen girls finished the season. At a time when many programs are losing people, this accomplishment shows tremendous dedication by the athletes themselves. Throughout the season each player improved their skills and knowledge of the game; they showed good sportsmanship, enthusiasm and used teamwork to achieve goals. These things along with more experience and confidence provide for a successful future for the girls basketball program. These ladies deserve a lot of credit and praise for their accomplishments this year. Having fun at Summer B.B. camp! We LOVE BASKETBALL? Colon finished the season with a 13-7 record, finishing in 3rd place in the SJV conference behind Cli-max-Scotts, and champion White Pigeon. They lost to Athens in the opening round of the district tournament. Gwen Seiler was the leading scorer and rebounder averaging 14.5 poinst and 9 rebounds per game. Kim Farrell led the team in Free Throws at 57% on the year. Anne Oswald led in assists at 3.3 per game and Stacy Decker averaged 4 steals a game. Kim Farrell and Gwen Seiler were selected to the all-conference team, and the all-area team for the second straight year. Anne Oswald and Stacy Decker were selected as honorable mentions to the all-area team. Special awards went to, Kim Farrell: 3 year Varsity Award, Co-MVP., Gwen Seiler: Co-MVP., Anne Oswald: 3 yr Varsity Award, 101%, Jill Eicher: Coaches Award. 36 Go, Kim! GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL Coach: Shane Clipfell, Kim Farrell, Stacy Decker, Kim Carpenter, Theresa Green, Gwen Seiler, Anita Fisher. Gola Crawford, Mgr. Billie West. Front—Angel Loudenslagcr. Jill Eicher, Julie Broker, Anne Oswald, Cathy Oswald, Jennie Thrams. 58 COLON VS OPPONENT Climax-Scotts 40 51 Burr Oak 31 51 Schoolcraft 48 44 Ccntreville 48 46 White Pigeon 53 47 Mendon 51 41 Constantine 42 37 Climax-Scotts 51 48 Burr Oak 29 61 Schoolcraft 48 62BC Springfield 38 54 Centreville 32 51 White Pigeon 48 55 Mendon 49 56 Constantine 49 61BC Spnngfieid 32 51 Olivet 58 51 Athens 60 37 Boys Cross Country Front Row—Steve Kaukonen, Rex Scare, John West, Chris Frye, David Miller Second Row—Dave Adams. Stace Oldenberg, Kevin Oldenberg, Len Haidl, Doug Grigsby, Chad Grigsby, Coach John Van Winkle 38 The 1987 Colon boy’s Cross Country team concluded the season with the finest record in the history of the sport at Colon. Not only did they finish undefeated 12-0 dual meet record they boasted a 28-0 record over the last three years. The team captured it's third conference championship in as many years and qualified for their third consecutive state final appearance. After finishing fourth in the state finals the last two seasons this years team moved up to a fine third place finish. Along with many team invitational championships there were several individual a-ward winner as well. Individual honors went to the following people. Steve Kaukonen—All State—All County—All League Dave Adams—All League—All County Len Haidl—All League—All County Stacy Oldenberg—All League John West—All League Honorable Mention Girls Cross County First Row—Kelli Gilchrist. Katie Martin Second Row—Suzanne Drake. Keri Andrews, Vikki Brown. Coach John Van Winkle The Girl’s Cross Country team started the season slowly in that they had only four team members and could not. as a result, compete as a team. A few weeks into the season a fifth member was added in time to finish the season in team competition. In spite of their lack of numbers the team was able to finish second in the county meet with Kelli Gilchrist, Katie Mrtin, and Vikki Brown being named to the All County Team. In regional competition Colon placed third and was again led by Gilchrist, Martin, and Brown. Gilchrist and Brown also earned spots on the All League team. The third place finish qualified the team for the state finals. In State Finals competition the Magi did a fine job as they placed fifth in team standings. Kelli Gilchrist led the way with a first place finish to become Colon’s first state cross country champion. Gilchrist was supported by Katie Martin who placed 11th. Both were named to the All State Team. Other runners in the competition were Vikki Brown 34th. Suzanne Drake 43rd and Kan Andrews 57th. All runners are underclassmen and will return next season. These girls should form the nucleus of a fine team for the future. 40 Golf First Row—Coach Tim Sylvain, Janyka Ballard, Camille Gilbert, Eric Wagner, Steve Landess, Sean Coakley Second Row—Andy Percival, Jeremy Haskin. Dina Sharland, Corey Gilbert, Brad Monje, Chris Landess FINAL LEAGUE STANDINGS Constantine 27-5 Centreville 26-6 Schoolcraft 19-13 White Pigeon 8-24 Colon 0-32 41 HOMECOMING Homecoming Candidates 42 FACULTY Mr. McKeith Mrs. Brooks Mr. Adams Mr. Willis Mr. Sowlcs Miss Curtis Mr. Combs Mr. Johnson Miss Rhoades Mrs. Cherry Mrs. Engle Mrs. Brooks Mrs. Amor ADMINISTRATION Mr. Coakley, Superintendent Dr. Newman. Principal 50 Mrs. Martin, Counselor Board Of Nancy Percival President George Frisbie Vice President Jerry Albright Treasurer Marcia Blackman Secretary 52 Education Gary Groenendyk Nancy Walters One change the Board is very proud of is the attempt to build the self-image of the Colon student. They had Jim Tuman come to the school to speak, and the experience was positive and a good beginning for our program. We are presently working on a “Board A-ward” to be presented awards night to the student who best exemplifies “positive self-image!” The Board has made some curriculum changes they felt were necessary and are always working to improve class offerings and schedules. The Board of Education has excellent long range goals and are hoping to be able to implement them soon. 53 Raymond Saxman Support Staff Custodians 54 Oran Hanson Nolan Hanson We would like to thank the kitchen staff, custodians, and bus drivers for their help in the support of our school. Good Job!! Keep It Up. Bus Drivers Front Row: Beverly Meyers, Sherran Brubader. Judy Fisher Back Row: Christie Hill, Lois Hosteler, Connie Schwartz. Diana Breneman. Nina Truckcy. Steve Yorks, Alvin Dobberteen, Eli Schwartz Kitchen Staff Connie Schwartz Sharon Modert 55 WINTER ACTIVITIES Junior Varsity Basketball Row I: Bnan Gales. Jason Decker. Joe Schinkcr, David Miller, Tim Stoll, Scott Scare. Danny Gales—manager Row 2: Rob Drake, Chris Craft, Eric Wagner. Jeff Rakocy, Andy Ramer, Eric Bower, Coach Oldenburg David Miller warms up with the rest of Forward Chris Craft waiting for a pass from Center Eric Wagner passes in the ball the team Joe Schinker Varsity Basketball Row 1: Coach Sowels, Chris Ruge, Ted Stoll. Joe Schwartz, Bob Saxman, Steve Tomlinson. Row 2: Adam Cravcr. Ric Roach, Kevin Oldenberg, Steve Landess, Len Haidl, Chris WoodrifT-manager. Get the ball! Colon 54 Athens 48 63 Tekonsha 60 69 Schoolcraft 80 64 Climax 62 55 St. Phillip 47 62 White Pigeon 54 61 Mendon 78 72 Tekonsha 57 55 Centreville 48 64 Union City 50 82 Burr Oak 41 64 Schoolcraft 68 67 Constantine 47 59 Constantine 54 48 Climax 55 55 White Pigeon 77 78 Mendon 68 61 Centreville 71 69 Springfield 55 74 Burr Oak 33 55 Tekonsha 56 (District) (Record 14-7 overall) (Record 8-6 League) 60 Freshman Basketball Row 1: Jeff Hinkley—manager, Sean Coakley, Jon Brandys, Allen Burr, Jon Miller, Chad Grigsby. Row 2: Randy Walls, Chris Johnson, Jody Hughes. Chad Hinkley, Coach Hendrickson Scan Coakly shoots in hope of making a Chad Hinkley runs toward the basket ball Team members anxiously await the arrival of the ball MAC. 2t A Grant Wells, Doug Jenkins. Clint Allen, Russell Bell, Chad Schwartz. Earl Crawford. David Cowsert. Coach Allen Scott Johnson. Matt Cossairt, Judd Trayling, Nathan Broker, Fred Woelfel. Coach Van Winkle 63 7th Grade Basketball Front row—Dave Webb, Scott Johnson, Toby Tefft, Dustin Himes. Jason Roller. Aaron Craft, Back row_Coach Devitt, Shad Vosburg. Kevin Nash, Greg Frost. Josh Denny, Mike Glasco. Sean Johnson, Coach Saxman. The 7th Grade Basketball Team has the potential to do several good things in the future. The thing that I urge them to do is stick together, watch the grades, and try to learn as much as possible from your coaches. The team has a lot of raw talent and desire but they have to be intense for each game. The highlight of our season was a two point win over Mendon. The boys had to come back from a deficit and then hold off a furious Mendon comeback. COLON VS. OPPONENT 14 Cent. 43 22 School 43 Mendon 29 Bronson 37 43 Burr Oak 22 20 W. Pigeon 33 16 Climax 27 46 St. Mary 37 64 8th Grade Basketball Front row—Jon Hostetler. Sean Hughes. Chris Landess. Jeremy Haskins. Tadd Davis. Back row—Adam Smith, Judd Trayling, Corey Gilbert. Mike Hagelgans, Brian Wienburg, Coach Clipfell. This years team finished with a 2-6 record, recording wins over Cli-max-Scotts Burr Oak. The team had 15 players, all who worked very hard all year, and showed marked improvement in all areas of the game. HIGH SCORES FOR 8TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL Chris Landess 57 Aaron Johnson 30 Nate Broker 27 Corey Gilbert 23 Mike Hagelgans 23 65 Varsity Volleyball Front Janyka Ballard. Kelli Gilchrist. Julie Broker, Kim Farrell. Laura Mangold. Jenni Thrams Back: Camille Gilbert, Gwen Seiler, Teresa Green, Stacy Decker, Vikki Brown, and Coach Laura Sattcrlee. Bronson 15-11,9-15,16-14 Burr Oak 15-5,15-7,17-15 Constantine 15-13,11 -15,8-15,15-10,8-15 White Pigeon 6-15,6-15.10-15 Climax-Scotts 15-7,15-7,15-11 Schoolcraft 11 -15.14-16,16.14.15-12.15-7 Centreville 5-15,11 -15,15-6,15-12 Sturgis 7-15.2-15,2-15 Bellevue 15-2.4-15.15-0 Mendon 13-15,13-15,14-16 Three Rivers 16-14.15-11 Union City 15-11,15-11 66 Front: Kendra Wyant. Jodi Wells. Back Susan Drake, Jodi Moyer. Grecthen Oldenburg, Coach Finley. Marcy Sova, Trisha Palcga. Stacy Freshmen Volleyball in Front: Kern Decker. Angie Kaukonen, Brenda Bell. Jill Eicher, Jenny Clementz, Kim Ivans, Kristin West. Susan VanWinkle, Coach Bell, Shawna Taylor, Cathy Schinker J.Y. Volleyball 69 =r O Niki Decker, Sara Adrianson Want an apple? Can’t I just take a short nap? Let’s get fired up! Terri Gest. Lisa Birch, Kendra Carpenter, Shelley Broker. Snow Festival 72 Seeniioors! 73 7th Grade Basketball Front row—Christy Seeley, Jennifer Bainbridge, Second row—Brenda Kaukonen. Michelle Hinkley. Jennifer Shook, Becky Parlin, Nicole Wagner. Amy Frisbie, Third—Rosemary Denny, Brandy Jenkins. Karlene Avery, Tammy Butler, Apache Schroder, Amy Weinberg, Darcy Green, Coach Miller. The 1987 Girls Basketball Team had a record of four wins and six defeats. Eight of the games were played away from Colon, with only two home games. The highlight of the season was finishing as runner-up in the Bronson Tourna- ment, defeating Class-B Bronson and losing a close game in the Championship to Class-B Sturgis. Colon’s Darcy Green and Amy Weinberg were named to the Tournament All-Star Team. COLON VS. OPPONENT 23 Cold water 31 9 White Pigeon 20 23 Mendon 36 15 Constantine 22 18 Climax-Scott IS 15 Bronson 14 13 Sturgis 20 10 Centreville 22 36 School-Craft 2 28 Burr-Oak 21 74 8th Grade Basketball Front row—Michelle Rial. Middle row—Kim McCartney. Lisa Tomlinson. Jean Frisbie, Tami Sharland. Stacy Bibb. Tonya Bowersox, Back row—Darcee Decker. Tangi Johnson. Stacy Stoll. Ann Oldenberg, Julie Brooks. Billie Jo West. Bridgett Adams, Coach Johnson. The 8th grade team had a tough season this year, as the league was very competitive. Their record was 3-8 overall. Ann Oldenberg lead the team offensively, doing a terrific job as team leader. Tonya Bowersox earned defensive hon- ors, and Stacy Stoll was the Magi’s most improved player.The ENTIRE team is to be commended for their team spirit and combined effort put forth. The girls were a joy to coach, and I enjoyed them all very much. Coach Johnson. 12 Coldwater 23 22 White Pigeon 25 IS Mendon 26 12 Constantine 24 26 Climax-Scott 31 17 Bronson 26 17 Sturgis 7 15 Centerville 29 28 Schoolcraft 20 34 Burr Oak 16 75 SPRING BOY’S TRACK Front row: Earl Crawford, Chris Frye, Doug Case, Gene Harvey, Steve Kaukonen, Brad Monjc, Chad Grigsby. Second row: Coach Baabs, Jon Miller, Sean Mumby, Bret Comstock, Chad Schwartz, David Adams. Raymond Harvey, Coach VanWinkle. 1 Eight members of the Colon track teams travel to Traverse City to compete in the Class D State track meet. The teams competed in the Regional meet at Covert, and due to achieving qualifying time or distance, or finishing in the top two positions, these members received the chance to run at the State Meet June 4th. These individuals and the event(s) they qualified in are as follows: Steve Kaukonen—1600m and 3200m run Katie Martin—1600m run Teresa Green—Shot put and discus Kim Ivins—200m dash, 400m relay, and 800m relay Kristin West— 100m dash, 400m relay, and 800m relay Angel Loudenslager—Long jump, 400m relay, and 800m relay Anne Oswald—Long jump, 100m hurdles, and 400m relay Camille Gilbert—High jump, 300m hurdles, and 800m relay Girls Track Front row Gola Crawford. Amy Fair. Carla Madia. Kell. Gilcrest. Angel Heath. Jody Moyer. Jenny Beardsly. Middle row: Wendy Pugh Jenny Ha.dl, Katie Martin. Kendra Conklin, Suzanne Drake. Angel Loudenslager. Back row: Coach Van Winkle. K.m Ivans Knst.n West. Gretchen Oldenberg. Teresa Green, Camille Gilbert. Kendra Wyant. Ann Oswald. Coach Baabs. Front row: Amy Fnsbie, Angel Bibb, Jason Roller, Derek Schwartz, Michelle Hinkley. Second row: Dawn Kent. Amy Weinberg, Tadd Davis, Dustin Himes, Darcee Decker, Becki Parlin, Darcy Green. Third row: Steve Birchie. Vonda Hostetler, Brenda Kaukoncn. Aaron Craft, Michelle Rail. Jenny Bainbndge, Michelle Kwiatkowski. Coach Sprowell. Fourth row: Scott Johnson, Julie Brooks. Adam Smith. Ann Oldenberg, Judd Trayling, Josh Denny, Pat Jones, Jerry Roller. Front row: Chris Ruge. Jason Decker. Eric Bower, Bob Saxman. Ted Stoll, Phil Spearow, Steve Tomlinson. Second row: Coach Mike Sowles, Jim Bob Rice, Steve Landess. Kevin Oldenberg, Len Haidl, Ric Roach, Jody Hughes. Manager Chris Woodruff. Colon vs. Opponent 19 Union City 15 1 Mendon 11 25 Howe Military 4 8 Tekonsha 9 6 Tekonsha 16 8 Centreville 14 8 Bronson 11 9 Quincy 7 3 Mendon 7 8 Schoolcraft 5 7 Constantine 2 2 Constantine 4 25 Burr Oak 0 24 Burr Oak 0 11 Centreville 9 8 Climax-Scotts 2 7 Elkhart Baptist 1 18 Westview Indiana 8 12 Schoolcraft 11 3 White Pigeon 2 7 White Pigeon 4 Pre-District Colon I Mendon 0 81 Front row: Allen Burr. Shawn Yesh. David Hostetler. Brian Gales, Chad Hinkley, Jamie Zinsmastcr, John Fobes, Joe Schinker. Back row: Manager Danny Gales, David Miller, Tim Stoll, Randy Walls, Eric Wagner. Chris Johnson, Joe Burger, Coach Devitt. J.V. SOFTBALL Front row: Angel Heath, Brenda Bell, Kerri Decker, Christiana Becker. Angie Kaukonen, Nicki Webb, Laura Mangold. Back row: Jennifer Parlin, Michelle Murphy, Misty Nelson. Coach Bell, Kristin West, Shaunna Taylor, Janinc Saxman, Jodie Moyer. VARSITY SOFTBALL Front Row: Gola Crawford. Jennie Thrams. and Karen Lee. Middle Row: Jennifer Hammond. Julie Broker. Maree Frisbie, Janell Engle. Tami Hurley. Kim Farell. and Cathy Oswald. Back Row: Coach Snowden, Angie Wheeler. Kim Carpenter. Michelle Wattles, Teresa Green. Gwen Seiler, Stacy Decker, and Coach Adams. Colon vs. Opponent 5 Union City 9 19 Union City 19 3 Mendon 0 3 Centreville 4 12 Kalamazoo Hackett 11 13 Bronson Inv. 2 11 Schoolcraft 1 11 Niles Brandywine 12 1 Niles Brandywinc 11 10 Mendon 1 1 Marshall Tourney 7 7 Marshall Tourney 6 5 Constantine 1 8 Constantine 3 9 Burr Oak 8 13 Burr Oak 5 9 Bronson 3 0 Bronson 10 8 Centreville 2 10 Climax-Scotts 1 0 Climax-Scotts 7 4 Schoolcraft 14 4 White Pigeon 5 6 White Pigeon 5 86 Great form DAR Good Citizen KIM FARRELL Girl’s State MICy,!LLLE.C Boy’s State Rep. JOHN FARRAND Senior High Quiz Bowl Front row: Chad Baker. Second row: Cathy Schinker, Ursula Higgins, Kristin West, Coach Brooks. Third Row: Sean Coakley, John West. Steve Kaukonen, Jamie Zinsmaster. Junior High Quiz Bowl Front row. Nate Broker, Ann Oldenberg. Back row: Kim Noga, Amy Weinberg. Senior High Science Olympics Front row: Kathy Hammond, Suzanne Drake, Kendra Wyant, Dana McElvain, Kristin West, Jason Wagner. Sean Coakley, Kalee Coakley. Back row: John West, Stacy Oldenberg, Randy Walls, Chad Baker. Davenport Business Competition Front row: John Farrand. Kalee Coakley, Tricia Paliga Second row: Leigh Borgert, Vikki Brown. Cathy Schinker, Ruth Rice. Third row: Nicki Decker. Steve Kaukonen. John West and Stacy Oldenbcrg not included. Augubright Business Competition Front row: Janine Saxman, John Farrand, Jill Eicher. Kalee Coakley, Ursula Higgins. Second row: Wendy Pugh, Amy Fair, Leigh Borgert, Jennifer Hammond, Angel Loudenslager, Vikki Brown, Cathy Schinker, Kristin West, Ruth Rice. Third row: Nicki Webb. Nicki Decker. Christie Saylor, John West. Stacy Oldenberg. Steve Kaukonen. 93 Varsity Club Front row: Stacy Decker. Second row: Michelle Wattles, Angel Loudenslager, Jennie Thrams, Kelli Gilchrist, Camille Gilbert, Anne Oswald, Anita Fisher, Kim Farrell, Maree Frisbie. Third row: Nicki Decker, Teresa Green, Kari Andrews, Kim Carpenter, Vikki Brown, Cathy Schinker, Jill Eichcr, Jennifer Hammond, Ursula Higgins, Sara Adrianson, Kalec Coakley. Fourth row: David Miller, Pete Hubley, Jim Bob Rice, John West, Stacy Oldenberg, Ric Roach, Philip Spearow, Mike Bissett, David Adams. Fifth row: Eric Wagner, Doug Stoll, Andy Hughes, Tony Miller, Joe Schwartz, Adam Craver, Trevor Johnson, Andy Ramer. Sixth row: Corey GifTord, Ted Stoll. Steve Landess, Jody Hughes, Steve Kaukonen, Chad Schwartz, Kevin Oldenberg, Steve Tomlinson. “Is this the Varsity Club?“ ... “Does my hair look alright?” ... “You got a date with her?” ... “Can you believe she even had the nerve to wear that to the prom?” ... “I think I’m going to get sick!!!” ... “I’m not really suppose to be here, Ha, and I got them fooled!” ... “Another day another picture.” - National Honor y m a Society “ W ' Hr =5 5 «BI • MB IP 4 1 Front row: Ruth Rice, Leigh Borgert. Jill Eicher, Kalee Coakley, Beth Merkle, Janelle Engle, Amy Schumacher. Cathy Schinker, Kim Farrell, Vikki Brown. Back row: Steve Kaukonen, David Adams, Camille Gilbert, Chad Baker, John West. Student Council Front row: Camille Gilbert, Anne Oswald, Kalee Coakley, David Adams. Sara Adnanson. Second row: Suzanne Drake. Shannon Ryan. Angel Loudenslager, Vikki Brown. V. Carlise, Darcee Decker. Ruth Rice. Third row: Jason Wagner, Kem Decker, Tim Stoll, John West, Stacy Oldenberg, Chris Cline. Office Aides Front row: Jennifer Hammond. Kendra Wyant, Kathy Jefferies, Shelley Broker, Second row: Anita Fisher, Kim Farrell, Anne Oswald, Gayle Hagclgans. Shannon Ryan. Vikki Brown. Back row: Sara Adnanson, Kim Carpenter, Michelle Wattles. Elementary Aides Front row: Mike Bissett, Anita Fisher, Stacey Decker, Jennie Thrams, Angel Loudenslager. Marec Frisbie. Back row: Philip Spearow, Stacy Oldenberg, Joe Schwartz, Andy Hughes, Adam Craver. Library Aides Corey Gifford, Doug Stoll, Angela Frye, Guindell Jefferies, Cathy Schinker, Shannon Ryan, Pete Hubley. FFA officers: Andy Hughes, Sean Mumby, Doug Stoll, Jim Bob Rice, Missy Wagner, Bret Comstock FFA BANQUET Top Sales Winners The annual FFA banquet was held on Tuesday, May 3. Approximately 100 guests enjoyed a potluck dinner including roast pork, BBQ chicken, with a wide variety of side dishes and deserts. After dinner, many awards were given in many different areas, such as: Star Chapter Farmer, Star Greenhand, land judging, creed speaking, leadership contests, proficiency awards, public speaking, job interview, and top sales winners. Doug Stoll and Jim Bob Rice were the recipients of the agricultural scholarship. They both received $100.00. Also, new officers were installed. The officers for 1988-1989 are: Bret Comstock—President, Janyka Ballard—Vice President, Missy Wagner— secretary, Dawne Barga—Treasurer, Chris Cline—Reporter, Jamie Andrews—Sentinel. The FFA participates at the fair, in several contests against other chapters, and also work around the community. This year, the group hung up a welcome sign outside of town. The FFA is the one group which really deserves alot of credit, and most of the credit goes to Mr. King, the advisor. Congratulations on work well done! Installation of officers Missy Wagner provided the banquet with entertainment, as she sings The Rose”. Missy has won several talent contests with the FFA. She is now a member of the National FFA Talent program. Future Farmers of America First row: Corey Gifford, Jim Bob Rice. Andy Hughes, Sean Mumby, Doug Stoll, Missy Wagner. Second row: Butch Mcelvain. Dawn Barga, Janyka Ballard, Jamie Andrews. Brett Comstock, Chris Cline. Third row: Mark Hacker, Tim Noga, Dennis French. Tim Stoll, Eric Bower. Richard Wolf. I AWARDS NIGHT Some of the many Award’s Night recipients. Awards Night was held May 19th at Colon High School. Many awards and scholarships were given to high school students. as well as junior high awards. Mr. Robert Hellenga was the Master of Ceremonies. Dave Adams was the recipient of the Mott Scholarship Award and the Robert Spearow Award. Steve kaukonen and Kim Farrell both received the U.S. Army Reserve Scholarship, and the Senior Athlete Awards. Len Haidl was the winner of the Navy ROTC Scholarship. The recipient of the W.H. Judd Award was Amy Schumakcr. The Calvin Representative delivered awards to John West and Stacy Oldcnberg. Stacy also received the John Phillip Sousa Award. Jancll Engle received a scholarship from Glen Oaks Community College. Mr. Armstrong presented the Director’s Award to Dennis French for his hard work and determination in drama. A new award was given this year by the Board of Education. This award is the Positive Student Award, which will be given annually. Earl Crawford was the first recipient of this award. Mr. James C ombs was voted “Favorite Teacher” by the Senior Class. Congratulations to the students of CHS! 99 SJV All-League Academic Team Back Row: Steve Kaukoncn, Len Haidl. Front Row: Stacy Oldenberg, John West, Kalee Coakley This year Colon had five seniors placed on the St. Joe Valley AU-Lcaguc Academic Team. This is one third of the total team. Receiving this award was: Len Haidl, Kalee Coakley, John West, Steve Kaukonen, and Stacy Oldenberg. In order to receive this award, the senior must have had at least a composite score of one hundred on the ACT and the senior must have had a 3.0 grade point average. Congratulations and good luck to our seniors! Len Haidl: Len plans on entering the Air Force Academy after graduation and will pursue a career in flying. While in high school, Len participated in basketball, cross country, and baseball. Len also enjoys playing hockey. John West: John will go to Calvin College upon graduation and pursue a career in archeology. John enjoys playing hockey and also participated in cross country. John was a three year member of the quiz bowl team. Steve Kaukonen: Steve is going to Hope College after graduation and will run cross country while he is there. In high school, Steve ran cross country, and played basketball. Kalee Coakley: Kalee will enter the University of Michigan after graduation. She is undecided in her major. While in high school. Kalee was a cheerleader. She was on the Science Olympiad team and she participated in the Augubright and Davenport business competitions. Stacy Olden berg: Stacy plans on going to Calvin College after graduation. He hopes to study elementary education. While in high school, Stacy participated in cross country and track. He was also active in the high school band and his church youth group. 101 Back Angie, Back I feel sick! Senior Trip ’88 Front Row: Gayle Hagelgans, Maree Fnsbie, Christine Becker. Kalce Coakley, Jamie Ballard, Amy Schumakcr, Sarah Adnanson, Beth Merkle, Janelle Engle. Anita Fisher. Robin Moyer. Second Row: Steve Kaukonen, Ericka Adams, Kim Farrell, Jamie Cemey. Chad Baker, Stacy Richmond, Camille Gilbert. Monica Hoard, Angela Frye, Mrs. Martin. Third Row: Gene Harvey, David Adams. Corey Gifford, Mark Hacker, Andy Hughes, Sean Mumby. Tami Hurley. Top Row: Steve Landess. Ted Stoll, John West, Stacy Oldenberg. Russell Bell. Brett Drake, Mr. Whitford. Senior Prom CLASS OF 1988 Class Motto Destiny is no! a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. William Jennings Bryan Class Colors Red and White Class Flowers Red Rose and White Rose Class Song A Time To Remember by Billy Joel This yearbook is dedicated to the class of 1988. Graduation no Steve Kaukonen sparks the memory of the past and looks to the future. Dave Adams and Kalec Coakley Jim Bob Rice receives his diploma. m FOREIGN EX Name: Christiana Becker Hometown: Bochum Age: 17 Favorite Teacher. Mrs. Engle Favorite American Food: Pizza. Salad Hobbies: Dancing. Painting. Watching Movies. Reading W hat was the biggest problem you had to overcome (other than language)? My biggest was probably was to get used to this school, because it is alot different from my school at home. It also took me a while to like all that junk food What will you miss most about America? Why Wfhy not? “My friends; we did a lot of fun things together and they helped me make this year a good experience.” Do you like America? Why why not? Yes. People arc not so reserved, but outgoing and they like to have fun.” What is the first thing you will do when you get home0 “Visit all my friends and go to school.” Do you want to visit America again0 ”Ycs!!!” 114 CHANGE STUDENTS Name: Carla Madia Hometown: Sabinas Age: 16 Favorite American Food: Pizza Favorite Teacher. Mr. LeRoquc Hobbies: Writing poems and going for walks. What was the biggest problem you had to overcome (other than language)0 “Getting used to my new home. Do you like Amenca? Why Why not? “Yes. it has a lot of things that we don't have in Mexico—like dishwashers, and so many kinds of cars and clothes—but I like more the costumes and life in Mexico.” What will you miss most about America0 Why? “I will miss my fnends; there are a lot of people that are really nice to me and I have spent most of my time with them” What is the first thing you will do when you get home? I’m going to have a party with my fnends.” Do you want to visit Amenca again0 “Yes, I want to visit New York and Honda again, and I want to stop by Colon.” 115 116 87-88 Student TOP FEMALE VOCALIST 1. Tiffany 2. Debbie Gibson 3. Whitney Houston 4. Janet Jackson 5. Belinda Carlisle TOP TELEVISION PROGRAM 1. Cosby Show 2. Alf 3. Cheers 4. Night Court 5. Family Ties Last winter, a survey was taken to leant what some of the Senior High's favorites in the area of entertainment are. Below are the results. Thanks to everyone who participated. TOP MALE VOCALIST 1. George Michael 2. Michael Jackson 3. Jon Bon Jovi 4. Sammy Hagar 5. David Lee Roth Opinion Polls TOP SOAP OPERA 1. Guiding Light 2. Days Of Our Lives 3. The Young And The Restless 4. Santa Barbara 5. As The World Turns TOP SONG 1. Could’ve Been 2. I Think We’re Alone Now 3. Animal 4. Heaven Is A Place On Earth 5. Tell It To My Heart TOP MOVIE 1. 3 Men A Baby 2. Dirty Dancing 3. Fatal Attraction 4. Plains, Trains And Automobiles 5. Raw TOP MUSIC GROUP 1. Def Leppard 2. Whitesnake 3. Poison 4. Europe 5. Motley Crue 119 Drama This year the drama class performed a patriotic program. The program dated back to 1776 and covered American history up to its present date. The program had many famous scenes which included dramatic readings of speeches by Nathan Hale, Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and George Washington. The slide presentation, which coincided with the narration, depicted scenes from: The American Revolution, The Civil War, World War I, The Stock Market Crash, World War II, and Vietnam. The production was shown to the general public and to the entire student body of Colon High School. The theme centered around patriotism and the love of ones country. Ladies and Gentleman ... This Is My Country 122 Green Beret Salute 123 Abe Lincoln Some Homesteaders 124 Advertisers YOUR LIVESTOCK DESERVE THE BEST! See us for KENT We make it right. 2SZZ7 Beef Swine Dairy Sheep Horse Pet Food Animal Care Prdt Colon Elevator Company 133 Railroad ph. 432-3226 Good Luck Class of '88 Rita’s Dance Studio Rita E. Spearow 127 S. 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INC. m 0 RONS SUPER DISCOUNT, INC. 109 W. CHICAGO ROAD STURGIS. Ml 49091 STORE 651-8669 PHARMACY 651-6999 THESE DOWNTOWN STURGIS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS SUPPORT YOUR EFFORTS fPojKK D ji Mil PAPER PRODUCTS FOR THE HOME AND BUSINESS 119 W. CHICAGO RD. STURGIS. Ml 49091 616-651-1531 BILL CHERYL BOERSMA 7 ✓ 127 W. CHICAGO RD. STURGIS. Ml 49091 (616) 651-9201 A SPECIALTY CHILDREN S MATERNITY STORE ZtfoxaC £fi£.cLa[tL£.i ''Jtowixi fox f[f fDceaiions FRESH • SILK CORNER NOTTAWA CHICAGO RD. STURGIS. MICHIGAN ® 616-651-6145 TUX • INVITATIONS ir DON RAY'S P gaE..fi31 3622 120 WEST CHICAGO ROAD STURGIS. MICHIGAN DON FISHER. R.PH. DON RAY. R.PH TAYLOR S STATIONERS OFFICE EQUIPMENT OFFICE SUPPLIES «■ (616) 651-5593 128 W CHICAGO ROAD STURGIS. MICHIGAN 49091 STEVE SIEWERT • STORE MANAGER v (616) 651-7631 JUizrzInc. Computers • Software • Accessories 300 W. CHICAGO ROAD • SUITE B STURGIS. MICHIGAN 49091 BOB BOOKER • RICK MURRAY WATCH • CLOCK • JEWELRY EXPERT REPAIR GOLD • DIAMONOS • GEMS • WATCHES FINE GIFTS • CLASS RINGS M M. focpn JewdryG Tfta F«(' ••THE COMMON S” SUITE A • 300 WEST CHICAGO RD. STURGIS. Ml 49091 ® 616-651-2629 a SINCE 1912 MEN S • WOMEN'S • BOY'S APPAREL FASHION FORMAL WEAR CHRISTAS ALTERATION TAILOR SHOPPE 125 W CHICAGO RD • STURGIS. Ml 651-5921 MON-FRI 10-7 • SAT 10-5 • SUN 12-4 116 W. CHICAGO RD. STURGIS. MICHIGAN STORE HOURS: Weekdays 9:30 - 7:00 Sundays 12:00 - 4:00 ®616-651-6066 CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF 1988 131 ABBOTT'S MAGIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF QUALITY MAGIC COLON. MICHIGAN 49040 'The Magic Capital ot the World Accounting Tax Siavices B. SCOTT ADAMS, C.P.A. 121 North Blackstone COLON. Michigan 49040 (616) 432 3263 (616)432-3229 106 E Stale Street, Bo 606, Colon. Ml 49040 MAGIC CITY HARDWARE THE MAGIC CAPITOL Oc THE WORLD BOB KOLB I 30 EAST STATE OWNER COLON Ml 49040 132 HEMEL'S CHEVROLET CTO.TEAL MOTORS PAJTTS IXVISJOU 1000 E. Sute Street Colon, Mi 49040 (616) 432-3291 Best Wishes to the Class of ‘87 C.L. Van Deventer Agency Inc. m- (i uto-Owners Insurance � M visr C « Tk£No Pr bhmPpjOflk'' PHONE (6161 489 2910 22? S. 3rd Rd. Burr Oak. MI 49030 Rose’s Beauty STYLES FOR MEN 6 WOMEN ROSE HOLTZ ,8181432-2523 58500 FARR AND R0 COLON. Ml 49040 133 PHONE (616) 492-3986 BISEL’S OLD FASHIONED BINE STOKE 118 E. STATE STREET COLON. MICHIGAN 40040 Richard A. Smith Karen G. Smith Colon Magic City Laundromat Drop off Laundry Service Full Time Attendant Cable TV to Watch While You Wait Mon-Fri 7 am—9 pm Sat-Sun 6:30 am—9 pm 682 W. State, Colon 432-9086 $7 EEN AtTiEo TdVETt 7t£S07 T AND SAMWTlOUND INt. JOIII COvfv 0 0 HONtOit wi(niG«N 40 Acres on the St. Joseph River 30321 Covey Rd. Leonidas, Mich. (616) 432-2069 MAGIC CARPET Fine Steaks, Seafood and Pizza Colon, Michigan 432-9094 BANK ONE Fifteen thousand people who care. 24 HOUR TELLER Colon, Mi. 49040 (616)432-3125 Sturgis Colon Centreville 651-4711 432-3125 467-9655 134 Furniture Made To Order (616) 432-3410 Woodcrafts Cupboards Shelves Pie Safes THE OAK CABINET Buy • Sell • Repair 598 State Street Leonard Hankins Colon, MI 49040 June Hankins Congratulations To the Class of 1988 Congratulations Class of 1988 ... and good luck to our “GOOSE.” Dave and Mary Ann Gifford Doug, We are very proud of you and wish you as much joy in life as you have given us. God bless you! Congratulations!! Love Dad, Mom, and Stacey Richard Wolf, God blessed our home and filled our lives with happiness when he gave us you. We thank you for all the joy you’ve given us. We are very proud of you and love you very much. May God bless you throughout the rest of your life. You have been a wonderful son to both of us. Love in Christ, Your Mother and Father Sara—Congratulations, we are proud of you. Dad, Mom, Alex, Adam, and Stacey Congratulations, Laura! Good luck with the future. Love Dad, Mom, Leigh, and Mark Robyn, Congratulations! We are very proud of you and your accomplishments. May life give you as much love and happiness as you have given us. Mom, Dad, Rhonda. Jodie and Amy Dear Gayle, We are very proud of all you have accomplished in your life. We wish you all the luck in the world as you enter the college world! May God bless you richly! We love you! Dad, Mom, and Mike 135 Vanguard Industries of Michigan, Inc. HIGHWAY 86 WEST COLON. 49040 (616) 432-3271 POURED WALLS A TLAT WORK SANITATIONS OLDEN DERG DROS., INC. 620 Grace St Colon Ml 49040 bill broker 6 16 432.2508 ALLAN OLDENBERG 616 432 3130 FISHER’S AUTOMOTIVE 107 E. Slate St Colon, MI Ph. 432-2703 Rt b°dy J shop Located 3 miles wax of M66 on M6C Ph. (616) 729-S071 Athant. Michigan 49011 Raymond and Rita Johnson — Owners Village Market POOD CENTERS M MGrill 218 E. State St., Colon, Ml Mon.-Sot. 6 am-7:30 pm; Sun. 6 om-3 pm New Owners: Ken Robin Green (616) 432-3374 136 KING PHARMACY Cosmetics, Gifts ROBERT D. SMITH, M.D. Russell Stover Candy DOUGLAS L. 31870 M-86 COLBERG, M.D. Phone: 432-3010 121 Franklin Street OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 7am—11pm Colon, Michigan 49040 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR CLASS r1 COLON BURGER ffjf TREAT HAMBURGERS 29808 BRANDT ROAK COLON, Ml 49040 Bus. (616) 432-3251 HOT DOGS SHAKES ICE CREAM LARRY WAGNER ROGER WAGNER 137 I CstViMO G e IUmioVs Csfevio?) S tcy 'bt '«rt Cs vp ) W U. P S« RW C ewio?) M� y (jSeaAor) Ayr ALCo tA tknn Haa$u KareV'Bcwtkagea. Kemor )- CarYeNter, SXfC Dfc £ e QpU We 'ffKouzep )y ?|ETE t uaLEf An H aTT AH££L i-OODC St- SEP. AAO A MAa SolO DAwo Filler Brad Arfo vJe A y PctUVAL. %HA NoN RyAN C my ScK a kb Gwea Sc ler. MkHELLE BATTLES Arty kJHBHZb- + SPfcjAi. 7) rttc 'To u-THE-■JHe 'PtcTLX- Afar Me vTtoN O v ty ©O' E GsooPW o £ 0 5o AWoV T6 Hel-T TBe- fc Rl r 57 - THANKS . 138 What you lookin' at? We’re skipping school