Cornerstone University - KUMI ORI Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 150 of the 1987 volume:

Grand Rapids Baptist College 1001 E. Bolt lino, N.E., Grand flaplds. Ml — Kumi Ori 1987 1. Janalyce VanDyke taking time out from her busy schedule. 2. Mi] Library provides a relaxing environment for students. 3. Captain Co et {Cliif Washbom) flys into action for Homecoming Weekend. 3 To reach out as individuals ... to reach ou within ourselves makes us individuals .. . 1, Ginger McMaster enjoys the company of her visiting friend, Charlie Matson. 2. Linda Crane sports her unique Oriental look for the Fall Banquet 3. Keith Holderman goes up for two against Bethel College 4. Welcoming the audience to Quincer Dorm Open House is Paul Cowen. 5 ______I, fcsii!5siH t tr jtfiHai....I 3. 2. 6 1. Students in need oi a break from studying ior Child Psy. 2. Rick GetcheU and Jesse Carrol discuss Geology. 3. Keily Jones and Missy t'.ahiaa enjoy Homecoming festivities. 4. Bill Wolf ar.d Paul Cowen argue about tho origin of Qutncer Dorn� . To reach others on cam- pus ... Supporting each other on campus spiritually and emotionally. i 7 . .. Uplifting one another through positive at- titudes will also help us to reach out to others. I. “Whore's Charlie performers act out a tender momen: ol the play. 2. Stove Gorrell en:erta:ns Teresa Said at Quincei open house. 3. Students have iun while oating at the Skillet. 4 Scott O'Day and Anri Simmons eolobreto Scott's 20th birthday. 9 To reach out Spiritually ... Praying together or lending an ear to a broken heart. 1 Being mcdo aware oJ God s creation brings us closer to the Father. 2. Student Body President. Rick Newberry, oliers his time socially as well as spiritually to all tho students at Baptist College. 3. Spending time in God's Word daily is important to our own spiritual growth. ii 12 To reach out to the Community . .. Helping those in our community that need spiritual guidance and uplifting. 1. Mark Ellis and an Awancc friend show that there is unity among egos. 2. We need to be aware of (he needs of others around us. 3. Lisa Wenzel lends a helping hand in the Nursery at Eastmont Baptist Church. 4 Anywhere is a good place to share our faith with a dying World. 13 I. We aro reminded of our Country majesty by our flag. 2. Our mi sionaries here at Baptist are or outreach to tho world. 3. Baptist Co lege s soccer team was a witness an a testimony in Texas as they v o Districts. To reach out to th World . .. Sending mif sionaries to teach thos who have never hear about lesus Christ. 14 I 16 Here at Baptist, Academics is a top priority. The teacher student relationship here is well established because the teachers and pro- fessors, as well as other administra- tion, care enough to take time to get to know their students. Because of this, there is a better atmosphere in the classroom. Left, an eager stu- dent awaits the arrival of the new Business building. 17 Lcademics Dear Friends: The chorus, God Is So Good , keeps running through my mind as I share with those who have faithfully and sacrificially supported the Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary. A talented girl with problems at home and a poor self-image has put it all together and walks about with a happy smile instead of a bitter spirit. Students give up their Spring Break to do street evangelism in New York City. Seventy-four Seminary students graduated in May 1987 and looked forward to a ministry. A 1.300,000 doUar Business Computer Building was built and paid for. 18 First steps were taken to launch our own teacher education program. A teacher education club was formed and twice as many students that were anticipated expressed interest in teaching. What a joy and responsibility is ours in providing an education that teaches Christian values, shapes, and prepares for meaningful service in the Church, community and business world. — Charles U. Wagner An occasional lunch with students gives Dr. Wagner a chance to get to know the student body a little better. Here, Dr. Wagner eats lunch with Brian Meyers, and listens while Brian talks about his latest job — working at Red Hot Inn. 19 With ground breaking ceremonies occurring last year, the finalization the new Business Building has been a long-awaited-for event. Not only is tl building equipped with a modern computer lab, but it also has new office classrooms, and a lecture hall. With the first classes being hekl in the buildi) in late February, came a remaining semester of heavy usage. 20 22 23 24 Brian Wright and Jan VanHeul n are partners in Biology lab. 25 This page top loft: Tamar Vance miros her chor experiment to get the right results. Top left: Mr. R Meyers explains to his class the contents of his ll tube. Exercising his excellent teaching abilities | Biology professor, Ray Gator Gates. Opposite pat Top left: Tim Bronkema works extra hard to compli his assignment while Linda Nevins looks on. Bolt a Students enjoy Ms. Gates Biology lecture, and VJ notes. 26 I § 28 r. Thuyrie B ; iglish arid S Professor of History Assistant Professor of it Professo: of English. Besides being the Fine Arts piotessor. Mr. Vavineau conducts the orchestra. 31 32 33 w rr Mr Nathan Price — Associate Professor of Physical Education. ■23 5 Gloria Baker - Assistant Pro I ossor of Physical cation. : u I c a t i o n 34 X 35 Coach Price teaches his class the basics in volleyball. 36 Mrs. Joyce Horn — Assistant Professor of Music. Mr. Gregory Good — Assistant Professor of Music. 37 vfl This page top left; Dr. Mayers conducts an informative and inspirational Christian Doctnne lecture. Top right: Steve Vandlen, junior, types his program, to finish a computer assignment. Below: A smiling Dr. Col© brightens the day of his students. Opposite page top left: A shorthand £ dent attempts to finish her assignment. Top rig Dr. Cole's Western Civ. class brings smiles these students faces. Bottom: Working on Stud� Council material is Paul Dlouhy. 40 Reaching OUT Ministries are a very large part of Baptist College. Student Ministries give all students an opportunity to serve in churches and the communi- ty. To the left is Mark Ellis practicing his student ministry as a leader in the A.W.A.N.A. club at Eastmont Baptist Church. Ministries Phone-R-Thon Speaking v ilh hts pledger, about the benefits ol donations, is Senior Lon Geinte. MONEY Front row, 1. to r.: Tammy Jacobs. Jonny Gould, Amy Dowsett, Loren Hansen. Missy Meyer. Jodi Stoltzfus, Cliff Washburn. Mldc Came Bentley, Bill Lawson. Chris Ocendale, Dave Palmer, Keith Randall, Sarah Fawloy. Lisa Wadin, Karri© Vickery. Back rc Steve Clouse, Geoff Vermuelen. Dave Sidles, Dave Wright, Dave Row, Debbie O'Connell. Crystal Eack. Carrie ChurchilL 44 Kneeling, 1. to r.: Kristi McCauley and Allison Weu. Standing: Cliff Washburn. Jim Farrell, Bill Loo. and Tim Farrell. L. to r.: Keith Tuttle, Tamar Vance. Iayne Robinson. Both Yoder, and Dan Karsies form Exultation. E X u L T A T I 0 N Musical Groups Perform At Bible Conference 45 Chapel: A Growing, Experience Chapel at Baptist is geared toward the stu- dent's personal spiritual growth. Throughout the year, many different speakers presented messages to the students; some were testimonies, others were challenges. No matter what was scheduled ior the day — special speaker, skit, student chapel, or Friday's with Dr. Wagner — many students were blessed and looked forward to chapel every day. 46 Opposite page top: Mark Ellis and Linda Nevins open the Word together. Bottom: Mr. Varineau. Scott Pfctzinger and Jim Hines perform for chapel. , Penny Hough rushed to chapel to get her favorite seat (this page top). Below left: Song leader brings inspiration. Below: Karri© Vickery, Kelli Iones, and Sarah Fawley perform in a skit for a stu- dent chapel. 52 Reaching OUT Living in the dorm brings many- different things. Learning to live with many different personalities can make a person grow stronger, emo- tionally and spiritually. Time spent living in the dorm can bring special friends and memories that will last a lifetime. Left: during Open House, friends that live at Miller Dorm get together for the festivities. 53 Dorms 54 5. Van Osdel is known as the men's dorm on our campus. This dorm has not only upperclassmen, but also many juniors and sophomores; sometimes a freshman or two can even be found in V.O. The R.D.'s in V.O. this year were Jim and Kay Panaggio who also were the people in charge in Pickiti last year. The RA's were Cliff Washburn, Doug Stevens, lim Farrell, Kevin Washburn, and Wayne Aarum. 1. The men who keep order in V.O. 2. Out of V.O. comes the talent ot Vance Smith. 3. V.O.'s resident buzzers, Greg Houseman and Steve Clouse. 4. Dave Palmer tries his hand at acting. 5. Sophomore Dave Sturgeon reads the latest in the National Enquirer . 6. Kevin Washburn and Rick Newberry share a Coke and a smile. 6. 56 57 . . . The Dorn In the midst of ducks and skateboarders, Pickitt Dorm stands out. Deb and John McQueen say that for first-time resident directors, it was a good and grow- ing experience. It was fun being with different peo- ple, getting to know them, and watching them grow and change. Deb and John were in charge of holding the dorm together, but the bits and pieces were picked up by the R.A. (resident assistant) staff. This team was made up of Hope VanderMeiden, Laura VanderVeen, Tracy Nissley, Deb Wilkes, and Allison Ross. Not only did they keep up the morale and good spirit of dorm life, but they were also in charge of controlled traffic (races down the halls and nightly gatherings in the middle of the hall), noise pollution (after-hour scream sessions), room checks (destruction of property), and misdemeanors (uncalled for spurts of rebellion). However, they did find their job interesting , challenging , valuable , crazy , and food preparation for the future. The 1986-87 Pickitt Dorm Council changed drastically from 1986 to 1987. The responsibility was transferred from six to four members. Marlene Kamp- man, president, was at the helm, Debbie Burns, Vice president; Kristin Diekema, spiritual life advisor; Rosalyn Hahn, social chairman; and Deb McQueen helped out as secretary freasurer. Helping this select few were the wing representatives. They were Debbie Bums, Beth Gorham, Carrie Churchill, Brenda Lee, and Sherri Davis. These pickitteers were in charge of such events as film nights, secret sisters, secret San- tas, a prayer breakfast, handing out treats at exam time, a study-break pizza party the week of exams, and the Pickitt Openhouse (Pickitt Point). Each resident of Pickitt Dorm contributed her special and unique personality to make Pickitt a wild and crazy place to live. Along with a lot of fun, Pickitt left everyone with the rewards of life-time friendships. By Raeann Barber Opposite page top left: Pickitt R.A. s and R.D.: Debbie Wilkes, Laura VanderVeen, Tracy Nissley, Hope VanderMeiden, Allison Ross, Debbie McQueen. Top right: Amy Hudson. Marlene Kampman and Rhonda Ritchie enjoy a day at John Ball Park. Bottom left: Kari Shuneson and Karin Holcombe are the best of friends and show us that Iriendships overflow in Pickitt. This page top: Known ior being the loudest on 2nd floor are Ginger McMaster, Heidi Gauer, Eva Hughes, Cathy Cuthbertson, and Leslee Fritz. Bottom: The first floor gathering: KimPless, Rachel Willis, Heidi Higloy, Carrie Churchill. Dawn Sweet and Bonnie Glerum. To Live In This page: iop left: Steve Norquist wonders how Quincer came to be. Bottom: Quincer Dorm Resident Directors Brad and Sherry Brandt with daughter Julie. Opposite page: top: Resident Assistants; left to right: Tom Herrick, Mike Ostrander, Dan Boehning, and Scott Stewart. Bottom: Jerry Joubert Phil Rood and Brice Flint help with freshman initiation into Quincer Dorm. 60 Miller Dorm's theme this year was I.C.U. — Intensive Care Unit. Miller had many different activities including; Praise Festivals, Miller and Quincer Party, Halloween and Christmas parties. 1st annual Miller Stuff, and sec- tion parlies. Miller had two projects: the first was raising money to send Ruth Hopper home to Hawaii for Christinas. Together, the dorm raised enough money to buy her a ticket. Quincer helped also. The ticket was given to her during a dorm chapel meeting. The second project was a bake sale to raise money for summer mis- sions. Miller also had many candlelights. For the open house, Miller chose the theme Catch The Wave — California Style. One hall's theme was Sunset Strip while the other was Hollywood Blvd. — Angela Foltz 1. }. Wendy Baker's smite brings life to Miller dorm. 2. Millor girls prove that they can be almost as rowdie as the girls at Plckitt. 3. Ian VanHeulen 'lams for Jesus. Miller Dorm Council: Rep. Rosio Priest, President lisa Shay, Rep. Donalyn Loslnger, V.P. Julie Eckert, Secretary Treasurer Denae Los- ingor. Rep. Kelli Jones. Spiritual Life Chairpeople Mary Jo Chadwell and Marcie Fall Rep. Kelly Ellis. MILLER DORM “CATCHES THE WAVE 62 63 � - • ■� •'r OPEN HOUSE and.. Dorm Life ’87 Opposite page top left: Becky Whit- man tells a story during Koithiey Open House. Top right: Vonda Yager heats herself to refreshments during Miller Open House. During Keithley Open House, a bedtime story is told to Keithley ladies. This page top left: Roslyn Hahn portrays a clown for Pickitt's Open House — Pickitt Point. Top right: Qulncer Open House hosting a very special saxophone player. Bottom: Quincer's R.D.'s and B.A.'s do a special routine far Open House. 68 - Activities Reaching OUT There is a large variety of activities to, on or off campus. Rollerskating, pep assemblies. Homecoming, plays and even Beach Parties are just some interesting things that were offered during the 1986-87 school year. Left: Where's Charley cast takes time out for tea. 69 HOMECOMING 1986-87 Homecoming weekend 1986-87 was a very memorable event. Such things as parents day on Saturday was just one of them. Booths were set up by each individual class. Photos taken with the one and only Captain Comet was yet another highlight of the weekend. The Varsity Soccer team played a game against Seinna Heights and won with a score of 3 to 0. The finale of the weekend was when Homecoming King Cliff Washburn and Queen Karrie Vickery were crowned. By Cathy Cuthbertson Right: 1985-86 Homecoming King Russ Albright and Queen Kathy Kissling prepare to give away their titles. Opposite page: Homecoming Court members make their way down the aislo to go on stage lor the crowning. Above: left to right: Freshmen representatives: Stovo Gorreil and Kelli Jones. Senior Representatives: Scott Stewart and Laura Unzicker. Queen Karrie Vickery and King Cliff Washburn. Junior representative: Julie Wight and Kevin Washburn. Sophomore representatives: Jill Coates and Bill Wolfe. Top left: With pon poms In hand, Tom Herrick is ready for the pep assembly. Top righV. Freshmen Angi Gate and Leslee Lester Fritz get fans excited for the upcom- ing basketball game. Bot- tom: Looking forward towards the evening'6 basketball game, aro many faithful Comet fans. G§(ffl©[!l) [PfiFfiD®© „ □ „ om ■sen® @GdQd]@ifii(i ©@m(!®ir Top left: Senior Scott Davis sports his favorite hat for the pep assembly. Top right: Heidi Gauer, Eva Hughes, Amy Joseph, Chris O'Day and Ann Simmons have fun with Chaplain Doug Phillips during Boach night, at suppor in the Student Center. Bottom left: Bleacher creatures set the mood for the upcoming basketball game. Bottom right: Keith Randall, Mihe Ostrander and Rick Newberry dress up in their favorite beach attire. ■ ROLLER SKATING This page top leit: Sophomore Amy Kraft exer- cises her skating talents. Top right: Stacie Webster looking for a skating partner. Bot- tom: Trying to keep his balance, is Sophomore Scooi O'Day. Opposite page top left: Chris Oxendale and Steve Norquist start out the evening with smiles. Top right: Freshmen Kelly Ellis and Nancy Ymker keep each other standing. Bottom loH: Connie Bradshaw and Tim Evans go around for another lap. Bottom right: Chris O’Day, Donny Johnson. Lenny Brum me! and Paul Vajade take a rest from skating. AT WOODLAND SKATING CENTER Where's Charlie? Opposite page top: The latest gossip is brewing betweon these ladies of the play. Bottom: '1 can't lind Charlie, say3 the young lady — the real young lady that is. This page top lett: lumping into hi3 skin boioie the ladies fond him is Charlie. Top right: Cheryl Scovel does her solo act. Bottom: Vince Smith and Jim Warren do their duet. Top: 'Where's Charlie1' cast members look a Charlie's bouquet o! roses. Bottom: Caj members share a tender moment. A Major Fundraiser in The form of the Shareholder’s Banquet 80 Opposite page far left: A talented musician performs at the an- nual Shareholder's Banquet. Top right: Many people came out to enjoy the Banquet and to help raise money for the College. Bot- tom right: A song becked up by trumpet was one of the duets for the evening. This page top; Jayne Church was one of the many servers who volunteered their services. Bottom: Part of the musical entertainment was the duet done by those two gentlemen. Organizations, such as The Campus Herald, The Kumi Ori, and Student Council are your sources of informa- tion on Campus. In different ways, each of these organizations keep you, the student, in touch with the happen- ings of Baptist College. All organiza- tions here on Campus are for your ad- vantage, such as Dorm Councils (left). They're all to keep you involved with Baptist College. Organizations 82 DESPITE DIFFICULTIES Although the 1986-87 yearbook Kurni Ori did not Look hopeful, U v as finally completed. Starting the yearbook near tho end of March, because of the change of editors, while most yearbooks are usually completed, tho small yearbook staff composed the book. Staffers, RaeAnn BarbeT, Becky Ferguson, and Bonnie Glerum with co-editors Cathy Cuthbertson and Leslee Fritz completed what is now the 1986-87 Kumi Ori. Sportswriter Bonnie Glerum with the help of students Amy Jenkins, Chuck Trowbridge, and Terri Haupt wrote most of tho sports write-ups while Cathy Cuthbertson and Leslee Fritz wrote the prose in the opening section. With many all-nighters and a lot of help from their Advisor Mr. Landrum and Representative from Taylor Publishing Company, Steve Talsraa, the yearbook was completed at 9:00 p.m. May 26, 1987. Cathy Cuthbertson Leslee Fritz Co-editors YEARBOOK STAFF COMPLETES THE KUMI-ORI CAMPUS-HERALD Tho Campus Herald was edited by Rod Wortley and was staffed only by volunfoojc who wrote occasionally (or the paper. The paper is strictly the opirv ions o! the editor and staff and did not necessarily reflect Ihe opinions of the Ad- ministration o( Baptist College. Usually working ak� no. Rod mcnnttrmed an annual publication of Tho paper and did ail excellent job covering what needed sufficient coverage here on -ompus. Although publications on campus may seem small and insufficient, the Lidents aro encouraged to take part as being staff members in order that the publications will grow. What was written lor tho Campus Herald in the 1986-87 year was gnroatly appreciated. 85 Student Council Leadership With A. Purpose The Student Council of Baptist College is made up oi representatives of all the classes and is for the purpose of fairly representing the students of this college to the administration and to each other. The Council in 1986-87 was made up of (from L. to R. above) John Michniewicz, Kaylene Lake, Cathy Banfield, Bill Wolfe, Mari, Ed England, Phil Livermore, Sarah Conklin, Paul Dloughy, Ruth Hopper, Bill Lee, Jayne Church, Phil Rood, Salena Gallivan, Steve Dewitt, Sarah Fawley, Keith Randall, Elaine Algate, Karrie Vickery, and President Rick Newberry. Issues presented to the Council were handled as professionally as possible which made lor a productive year for the entire Student Body. Right, President Rick Newberry keeps order and conducts business at the weekly Student Council meetings which were open to anyone who wished to attend. 86 88 Sports OUT Although sports usually isn't thought of as being a way to reach out, it can be. Working together as a team, striv- ing for the same goal, brings team- mates together. Being a testimony for Jesus Christ, in front of other schools is just one of the benefits of being on a sports team at Baptist. Brian Wright, left, displays his baseball talent. 89 Young Team Means Strength For The Future Although the Volleyball team had a successful season, they are looking to the future for a more victorious year. This is because the 1986-87 Volleyball team was made up primarily of freshmen. Because of such a young team, the hopes of a more experienced squad in future years will develop strongly. 90 SOCCER TEAM WINS N.C.C.A.A. CHAMPIONSHIP This page top: Alter winning tho Champion- ship, the soccer team takes recognition. Bot- tom: The soccer players congratulate each other after the winning point was scored. Opposite page top left: Senior Dave Bronkema dribbles the ball past opposing team players. Top right: Freshman Perry Chetheam makes his moves on a Concordia soccer player. Front row: Dan Cook©, Larry Issacson. Second row: Paul Warkentien. Dave Meads, Jeff Nimmo, Rick Adolf, Kenny Paris, Andy Wirsing, Steve Adolf, Perry Chethoam, and Cal Baumgarten. Third row: Assistant Coach, Tim Wright, Brian Webster, Scott Vanderberg, Steve Gorrell, Steve Visserman. Steve Vig, Kenny Hass, Greg Besteman. Mike Lichte, Dave Bronkema, Scotty Underwood, and Coach Bratcher. Top: Rick Adolf, Sieve Gorrell and Coach Bratcher cheer the team on to a victory. Bottom: Proud soc- cer players, display their banner after winning the N.C.C.A.A. Championship. Above: Senior Steve Visserman prepares to take control of the ball. Top: Halfback Stove Gorrell attempts to block Judson team player from scoring. Bottom left Steve Adolf and Dave Meads keep ball a way from defending team. Bot- tom right: Cal Baumgarten takes the ball from Aquinas player. 95 Comets Join N.A.I.A. The Baptist Comets Varsity Basketball team had a very successful year. Under second year Coach PM Hoskins, the team broke many school and state records. An exciting fact about this year's team is that they were ranked number one in tho N.A.I.A. for most of the year. It was the team's first time they were affiliated with this association. The team was also ranked 15th in the Nation for field goal percentages. It was also the first time that Baptist College beat Grace College. The program is really beginning to grow and will be exciting to watch, said Coach Hoskins. Success and spirit was what this season was all about and hopefully we'll see more to come! By Amy E. Jenkins Opp. G.R.B.C. 78 N, Western 81 55 Great Lakes 98 85 Warner Pacific 81 80 Judson 81 74 Bethel 83 75 Olivet Naz. U. 81 0 Aquinas 2 82 Taylor U. 70 58 Grace 68 70 Trinity k 83 78 G.R.S.B.M. 97 97 Alma K 96 90 St. Marys 103 113 Hope 85 76 74 77 Concordia 89 81 Calvin 72 Nazereth 92 77 Bethel 79 Siena Heights 75 77 Eureka 60 80 Northwood 72 63 MacMuiray 75 75 Grace 73 77 Grace 80 79 Goshen 87 81 Adrian 83 0 Aquinas 2 1 0 Aquinas 2 86 St. Marys 74 ! 72 Spring Arbor 75 64 Concordia 81 82 Siena Heights 85 70 —Trinity m 64 Masters 73 85 Saginaw Valley 82 87 Occidental 88 76 Olivet Naz. U. 107 87 Christian Heritag j 88 79 Bethel 74 78 CA. Baptist 81 Forfeit 9L Lett to right: front row: Scott O’Day. Jeff Terpstra, Keith Holderman, Shaun T. Grow, and Rob Summerfield. Back row: John Modder- man, Mike Angus, Geoif Vermeulen, Tom Grimsey, Jim Eppink and Rich Hemenway. 96 Top right: Tom The Grimas Grimsey, prepares to pass the ball around a Judson player. Above: Mike Angus scores while fellow player Jim Eppink helps guard. Bottom left: Number 12, Rob Summerfield gets around a Saint's player, to score two points. 97 Top left: Dave Row. Scott Walstra and John Bratcher coach ths basketball team to a victory. Top right Shaun. Grow passes the ball past a player to help win the 58-68 game over Grace Col- lege. Bottom left: Scott OTJcry psyches out an Aquinas player Bottom right: After bringing the ball up court, number 30, Jof Terpstra. passes the ball to win over Judson. 98 JIM EPPINK ... FROM FARM TO FAME At 6' 7 , 230 pounds, Jim Eppink has paved the way for other athletes. He has given them a goal to reach for, a difficult, but at- tainable goal. In his 3Vj. years of basketball, lim has succeeded in setting the record for total career points. He has surpassed the All-Time Michigan Collegiate Scoring Record and set his own with a total of 2,748 points. Besides being the top scorer in Michigan Col- leges, Jim also holds the records for total career rebounds (1231), total career field goal percentage (1048), total season rebounds (452), and total season field goal percentage (65.6). Jim has set these records while being a Baptist College comet for only 3‘ 2 years. From the small town of Fremont, Jim has made his name known across the country. He was named an All-American three years in a row and has been put on the All District team NAIA and NCCAA three years also. Although Jim has basketball scouts after his talent, he has turned it all down. After graduation, he and his wife, Laurie, plan on moving back to Freemont and doing what he has always loved, farming. Left: Baptist College s and Michigan's top scorer — Jim Eppink. Middle: Jim Eppink, working the ball in. helps to set up the play In the exciting 81 -80 O.T. victory against ludson. Bottom: After breaking Michigan's All Time Collegiate Scoring Record, Jim is congratulated by Pres. Charles Wagner and Coach Bratcher during the hali-time festivities. By Bonnie Glerum SALUTE TO SENIORS Senior highlights JIM EPPINK Senior Jim Eppink's favorite parts of the 1986-87 season was the California trip and winning the Occidental Tournament. Having his relatives see him play for the first time was a big thriller. The most important highlight of his final season at Baptist was breaking Michigan's all time state scoring record. Jim's parting comment was, I hope this year's success continues to grow. If it doesn't continue to grow, I would feel it was a waste of time. RICH HEMMINWAY Rich Kemnvinway vras glad to be a part of the team which won more games in the history of Baptist College. Knowing, watching, and playing with Jim Eppink was also one of Rich's favorite parts of the year. Rich's parting comment was, Good luck to the team. If you work together as a team you will be a success. JOHN MODDERMAN To Senior John Modderman, winning overtime by one point at the Judson game was his iavorite part of the season. Scoring the winning three points was a high point in his career. Also, John was very thankful he could come back into action after a knee injury. John's parting comment, Next year, I hope they beat Aquinas. 101 John Modderman goes past a Crusader and scores with a hook shot. WOMEN’S Even though the 1986-87 Women's team had a disappointing season con- sisting of a 9-19 record, it proved to be a learning time for the team and coaches. The team consisted of six freshmen and five upperclassmen. The season began with Amy Kraft suffering from an injured ankle in prac- tice which resulted in her missing three games. Five games later Kim Cook also suffered an ankle injury during practice which resulted in losing her for four games. Even with the varied injuries there were some highlights during the season. We beat Concordia Luthem for the first time in six years here at home. The final score was 67-48. With the tough schedule we had, there were many people who excelled during the season. Penny Hough became Academic All-American near the end of the school year. She was also noted Most Valuable Player by the team. One of the best highlights was playing in the National Little College Cham- pionship in Deluth, Minnesota. Out of eight teams, we were placed sixth, which was very good. Gail Keranon who won one of our star players was noted into the second team All-Tournament. The 1987-88 season proves to be an improvement with new recruits and more experience coming back next year. By Chuck Trowbridge and Bill Lee Basketball Season Proves To Be A Learning Experiment G.R.B.C. OPP. 47 Calvin 41 63 Madonna 45 83 Grace Bible 30 71 Cedarville 76 51 Lee College 76 57 Spring Arbor 82 64 Bethel 59 51 Grace 71 56 Concordia 57 63 Nazareth 48 57 Siena Heights 76 42 Grace 61 41 Aquinas 69 61 Madonna 53 67 Concordia 48 63 Bethel 76 83 Great Lakes 39 73 Nazareth 57 56 Trinity Christian Districts 73 58 Judson St. Scholastica! Tournament 61 56 Concordia (Seward, NB) 89 48 Mundeieii (Chicago, W.) 46 Top row: Manager Chuck Trowbridge, Kristi McCauley, Amy Kraft, Penny Hough, Deb Berger, Maureen Gaines. Penny Vote, Coach Gates. Bottom row: Carol Douglass, Ruth Eckel, Gail ' Keranen, Karyn Heri Kim Cook. Top right: Junior. Penny Hough roach � ubove lh other pluywra to � co « Bottom loft: Sophomore Gail Koranon Jumps up and makos two points. Bottom right: Assis tant Coach Bill Loo choors tho Womon's basketball loam on to a victory. Ending the season 12-14, eight games better than last year, the baseball team made a strong comeback. Sparked by the im- pressive hitting of Junior Keith Holderman, his batting average was 510. Jim Farrell and Tom Herrick, Seniors, also helped in the bat- ting department. The team went on to place third in districts. During Spring Break, in March, the team shoveled through Texas to a second place victory at tournaments. Team members Scott Mc- Coy and Keith Holderman both earned All Tournament honors. Freshman Scott McCoy stated, With all the underclassman talent that we have, we're headed toward stronger seasons in the future. This page top left: Larry Issacson proves his underclassmen talent on the baseball team. Bottom: After overcoming a hand injury, sophomore John Crandle steps up to bat. Above right: Eager to run to third base is Junior Kurt Ellis. Opposite page: Pitching his famous curve ball is Keith Holderman. 1 104 105 Trout row: Tim Bronkemu, Brian Wright. Jim Farrell. Mike Lichte, Torn Herrick, Kurt Ellis, Scott McCoy. Kevin Brunan, CllH Washburn. Back row: Cocch Hate Price, Tim Fanell, Chris Oxendale, Jeff Terpstra, Jesse Carre), Koith Holderman, Larry Issacson. Kenny Paris. John Schuster and Mark Waters, (manager). Missing from picture: John CrandJe. 06 Softball Team Moves Up Level of Competition. Front row: Manager Gail Keranen, Lorene Howland, Carol Douglass, Karen Kissling, Kim Cook, Lori Ijames and Ruth Eckel. Second row: Assistant Coach Itch, Terri Haupt, Amy Kraft, Debbie Boyd, Kristi McCauley, Penny Vote and Coach Mark Patton. What a year for Baptist! A new Business Building and a new business coach. Well, that's what everyone thought. Coaching practices in a business suit, the newcomer, Mark Patton made a surprising turnaround of the softball team. From a season at one point of being quite far behind, they went on to win enough games to salvage their record, behind the strong batting of Ruth Eckel, Amy Kraft, Terri Haupt, and Carol Douglass. Two of the three pitchers threw no-hitters. First, Ruth Eckel in her first appearance as a starter, and then Terri Haupt in the last game of the season. From a dismal, rainy, start in Florida with a low point in the beginning, the team managed to come back and win their next few games. Coach Patton felt that, (We) moved up the level of competition, from smaller colleges to larger N.A.I.A. colleges such as Calvin and Aquinas. 107 Comets Add Yell- Leaders To Squao The Comet Cheerleading squad not only had many new laces for the 1986-87 season, as six of them were freshmen, but also set the pace for a •whole new type of cheerleading at Baptist. One of the many firsts” was a new coach, lean Kunst, who was a 1986 graduate of Baptist. Jean, who had also been a cheerleader, was able to use her experience to help the team. Both Michele Murphy and Kim Irwin agreed that “jean worked well with the squad. Another first was the addition of Yell-leaders to a team which had previously been all women. I felt they (the guys) were an asset end made us look more like college cheerleaders.” added Angi Gale. The team hoped that this trend would con- tinue and grow for the next season when more guys would try out. The squad consisted of freshmen Dawn Burrell, Angi Gale. Loren Hanson, Kim Irwin, Michele Murphy, and juniors Dan Boehning, Amy Dowsett, Karen Henrikson, and Kevin Washborn. Leslee Fritz was the alternate and became a full-time cheerleader second semester in the absence oi Dawn Burrell. The team learned many new things in theii season: adjusting to the guys, changing theii style, working together, and trusting each other and overall felt that it was a successful year. By Leslee Frit: New Faces Match A New Style... Far left: The 1986-87 Comet Cheerleaders: Kevin Washbom, Dawn Burrell, Karen Henrikson. Angi Gale. Dan Boehning, Michele Murphy, Kim Irwin, Amy Dowsett, Loren Hansen. Not pictured: alternate Leslee Fritz. Above left: Towering mounts woro made easier with the support of the guys. Above right: Michele Murphy shows that a cheerleader always smiles. Right: Kevin Washbom made a comfortable addition to a now squad. This page: lop left: Kari Shunescn prepares to serve. Top right: Mcrcie Fall awaits 1 ball. Bottom . Ian Vai Huelen gets ready to catch a pass during a flag football gam Opposite page: Bottom left: Keith Holderman sets up for his splice. Bottom right: Bet Everrit scores tho winning point foe her Intiamuxcd volleyball team. Intramural Sports Starling off the 1986-87 school year in- tramural sports started up with a spark. Men’s individual football teams were made, and this season, women even started their own teams. Both men and women played softball on teams also. Further into the year men and women's basketball teams were made. Volleyball was also a favorite sport that students participated in. Lastly, soccer was played by both men and women. Intramurals... Lady football players get down (and dirty) Top: Spectators come to watch the intramural games in the gym. Bottom left: Deb Brown. Kim Pless, Cathy Cuthbertson, Jan Van Huelen and Amy Joseph plan their strategy. Bottom right: Jackie Bugbee wonders if her sweats will ever become clean- 113 Reaching OUT People ... one of the most impor- tant parts of Baptist College. Whether living on or off campus, we get to know each other better and better, every day. Friendships that are made here, last a lifetime. Left, friends Mike Angus and Gail Keranen share a special moment. 115 The Freshmen Survive A Week of Initiation Class Officers Keith Randall— Representative, Steve Dewitt — President, Dennis Cole — Vice President, Sandy Jones — Secretary, Ruth Hopper — Representative, Sue Huyser — Treasurer 116 Joy Abrams Trevor Atwood Wendy Baker Kathy Banfiold Doreen Berger Sherri Bogan Lisa Anne Boithouse Cindy Boomers Krischa Boonstra Debbie Boyd Donald Brantley Matt Brohman Lori Brookens Pam Brown Lenny Brummel 117 Ruth Burk Dawn Burrell Wanda Bush Cindy Campbell Eric Campbell Val Carr Mary Jo Chadwell Perry Cheathem Carrie Cleaver Terri Cline Dennis Cole Jennifer Cole Kim Cook Stella Cosgrove Paul Cowen Tammy Cox Stephanie Crain Ben Crofoot Cathy Cuthbertson Melissa Daniels 118 Steve Dewitt Mark Doctor Carol Douglass Emily Dunn Julie Ellens Kelly Ellis Eric Lane Elmer Ed Farnsworth Scott Farnsworth Kelly Fatigate Involvement on the part of the freshmen is always an encouragement not only to other freshmen, but also to upperclassmen. Here, Julie Webb and Terry Peck enjoy lunch together while Rick Getchell and Brian Hilliker get involved with Quincer Open House. Bryce Flint Angela Foltz Curtis French Teresa French Leslee Fritz Maureen Gaines Angela Gale Rick Getchell Bonnie Glerum Steve Gorrell 119 Thomas Grimsey Karen Sue Griswold Cathy Hackney Julie Hager Susan Hague Roslyn Hahn Loren Hansen Cynthia Hammer Matt Harshbarger Missy Hautala Brian Hilliker Karin Holcomb Ruth Hopper Lorono Howland Amy Hudson Esther Humphrey Sandy Huntoon Susan Huyser Kimberly Irwin Larry Isaacson Donald Ray Jackson Tamara Jacobs Vicki Janes Amy Jaselau Jeff Johnson Left to right: Freshmen Pam Russell and Kelly Fatigate take a break from studying in the halls of Pickitt dorm. Joel Oechsle performs with the aid of his skateboard during Quincer open house. 120 Kelli Jones Sandy Iones Marlene Kampman Joylynn Killgore Jeff Kiser Kurt Koolenga Lori Komaker Denise Kosbar Alicia Kupskey Tiffany Kuhns lames Laupp Brenda Lee Joe Lee TamiLink Donalyn Losinger Connie Louks Karen Ludwig Ken Martin Lisa Martin Mark Maybury Scott McCoy Melissa Meyer ShanteU Middleton Jill Miller Todd Miller Left to right: Tami Link, Vicki lanes, and Cathy Cuthbertson spend the weekend off campus. Cheerleaders Angi Gale and Leslee Fritz lead the crowd to the cheer Get that Comet Beat. Christal Mohr Deb Moore Anne Marie Morrow Arm Morse Lynette Mott rtick Getcholl and Sieve Dewitt sport a seat on the side walk. Michele Murphy Sherri Murphy Lynette Nelson lames Nichols Jeff Nimmo Linda Nevins Chris O'Day Joel Oechsle Kim Parker Ken Paris Terry Peck Eric Pilson Marcella Plyler RoseAnne Priest Keith Randall 122 Jayne Robinson Chris Rufner Pamela Russell Mary Rynberg Diana Schick Jonathan Schuster Michele Sehout Renee Sears Rob Shaw Brian Smith Susan Smith Sarah Snyder Janis Steed Joelle Stephens Michelle Stockman Carlene Tank Debbie Taylor Patricia Teaman Cory Thede Chuck Trowbridge 123 [ 124 Walking to class together is fr©3hmen Janis Steed and Ken Paris. iQithlul Ian, Petxy Cheathern «•aiches ihe basketball gamo. Tim Wolffis Darla Wortley Brian Wright Vonda Yager Susan Ymker 126 Tim Adkins Daniel Arms Kim Bailey RaeAnn Barber Steve Barber Matthew Bayes Julie Beesley Alan Bittner Karen Blaha Robert Bloom Mike Brew Tim Bronkema Lisa Chambers Iayne Church Carrie Churchill Steven Clouse Jill Coates Sherri Davis Krysten Diskema Pamela Dixon Julie Eckert Mark Ellis Tim Farrell Ken Ford Renee Friedl Diana Fryling Celena Gallivan Jim Giarnham Heidi Gauer Dorothy Greenley Keith Hadley Paul Hager Michael Haight Dennis Hamel Sherry Hammond Michelle Hanna Karyn Herl Heidi Higley Claire Hossack Greg Houseman Sue Lachowicz Rick Larman Gary Lash Lisa Laster Tammy Lawson Dave Livermore Due to an error that was beyond our control, some students who had pictures taken were unable to be pic- tured. Please accept our apologies for this situation. 127 Wendy Lover Kristi McCauley Julie McConnell Robert McMurrary Brian Meyers Shari Mornian Karen Mooney Annette Nelson Steve Norquist Lisa Oertel Charlotte Overholt Chris Oxendale Scott Pfitzinger Kim Pless Eric Proseus Christine Robinson Tracy Rude Shelly Koning Scott Ryder Joel Samy James Scheneman Cheryl Scovel Kari Shuneson Sophomore Class Officers Front Row: Lisa Laster, Celina Galivan, Tina Sullivan. Second Row: Bili VIolio, Jayne Church and Steve Norquist. Students not pictured: Kris Sanborn Lisa Shay Greg Smith Becky Smoll Christina Stidham Dave Sturgeon Tina Sullivan Rob Summerfield Dave Swart Lori Sylvester Tim Sytsma lulie Tarbox Steve Tessler Marsha Teusink Ann Titus Tamar Vance Scott V anderberg Jan VanHeulen Mike VanVierah Angie Veltman Dawn Waldrop Linda Warford Lisa Wenzel Ryan Wiersema Bill Wolfe Brian Wolters Beth Yoder L fi: Beth Yoder finds dm© to smile before she sings in chapel. Right: Mark Ellis and Linda Nevins show their excitement at the fail banquet. 129 Wayne Aarum Steven Adolph Cheryl Barber Robb Bartenslager Greg Besteman Yvonne Bird Kelly Blair Dan Boehning Debbie Boies Janna Bordwin Anthony Bradstreet John Brandt Sherry Brown Dana Bruce Lisa Brummel Debbie Bums Linda Castor Sandy Clemente Julie Crossman Jane Cushman Junior Class Officers: Kim Greer, Kaylene Lake. Bill Lee, Jyme Hhodes, and Theresa Said. 130 Karen Cuthbertson Rachel DeRoss Amy Dowsett Anita Dunce Crystal Eack Kurt Ellis Beth Everitt Denise Fike lohn D, Fout Bonnie Fox Left to right: left: Tim Wright uses his head to score during a soccer game. Right: Cliff Washburn and Karris Vickery represent the Junior class during Homecoming. Brian Garver Karen Gilman Timothy Gordon Beth Gorham Jennifer Gould Kimberlee Greer Karen Henriksen Allison Heffner Sheila Heyboer Dave Hinds 131 Jerry Joubert Dan Karsies Melissa KesseL Daneene Knight Robert J. Kuiphoff Bill Lawson Juanita Loverink Bill Lee Lorelei Ostrander Brenda McConnachie John Michniewicz Deitra Murphy Mike Nelson Rick Newberry Tracy Nissley Debbie O'Connell Randall Peterson Shelly Rommelman Allison Ross Jyme Rhodes Robert Ruhf Theresa Said Kathi Schultz Chris Seavey Scott Smith Left to right: Lett: CliJi Washburn as Captain Comet gets the crowds excited for the basketball game. Right: Taking a study break in the Skillet is Junior Rachel Willis. 32 Susan Steinfort Dawn Sweet Sue Tocoma Becky Tacma Lou Tasma Scott Underwood Duane Van Buren Hope VanderMeiden Laura VanderVeen Steve Vandlen Geoff Vermeulen Karrie Vickery Vincent Smith Kimberley Ward Jim Warren Kevin Washburn Melody Welsh Daniel Wesbrook Andrew Willis Rachel Willis Rod Wortley Julie Wright Lisa Wright Tim Wright Penny Wygant Loft to right; Loft; Amy Dowset and Jennifer Gould showing off their dirty clothes after an intramural football game. Right: Amy Joseph eats her favorite, com dogs , at the annual beach nfght supper. 133 Elaine Algate Robin Amos Dwight Leland Arms Sherman Ascheps Sylvia Elizabeth Bacon Phil Beinhardt Carrie Bentley Debra Berger Stephen Boutelle 134 Greg Carlson Roben Carigan David Bronkema Karen Chipman Rechel Dee Carroll Jeff Butler LaRayne Clingenpeel Sarah Conklin Linda Crane Leonard Gantz Joe Grifhorst Cathy Rene Hamilton Roger Herrington John Allan Hill Phil Herrick ■ Dawn Layne Beth Kristine Lilley Phil Livermore Sue Pennybacker Deon E. Prather Carrie Jean Quisenberry Patricia Magrames Richard L. Middleton Todd M. Masula Michael K. Mullen Ginger R. McMaster David Palmer 138 Dale H. Rickards Rhonda Kay Ritchie Ron Underwood Scott Stewart Nancy Thiel Juanita D. Sullivan Laura Unzicker Tina Lee Shepard Lee Tarbox I Debbie Wilkes Dave Wright Nancy L. Yerke 140 Above: Lisa Wadin relaxes during Quincer Dorm Openhouse. Right: Student Council Members: Paul Dlouhy and LouAnne Dowden help make Homecoming an extra special event. 141 Senior Class Officers: Front row: Allison Weir, Elaine Algate. Back row: Laura Ur.zicker, LouAnne Dowden, Sarah Conklin and Tina Shepherd. 2)� '. bUarren 2 . 3ciber dCeavei With Cjrads dbn (Commencement dddreii The ceremonies surrounding Commencement were exciting, yet sad as Warren H. Faber gave his final Commencement Address as Vice President of Baptist College. The Invocation was given by Ronald Meyers, Assistant Pro- fessor of Science, followed by Dr. Wagner's remarks and Dr. Faber's Address. Gloria Baker gave the Benediction, while the Symphonic Band played the recessional as well as the prelude and the processional. 12 Opposite page top: An anxious graduate awaits the ceremonies, while the crowd becomes inpatient (below). After it's all ovor, there are many congratulations and hugs to be given (this page top). Phil Her- rick and Jim Hines want to be graduates right now! (Below) Now thcuik we all our God with hearts and hands and voices. Who wondrous things hath done, in whom His world rejoices; Who from our mother's crrms hath blessed us on our way With countless gilts of love, and still is ours today. O may this bounteous God thru all our lile be near us, With ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us; And keep us in His Grace, and guide us when perplexed, And freo us from all ills In this world and the next. Doctor Wagner looks upon the 1987 graduates Is pago lop loft: 'Thinking About Art ’ for Fine Arts class, Scott O'Day realizes that his test t't until next week. Top right: Sophomore skateboarder Tim The Bronk Bronkoma does o ofhis favorite tricks. Bottom left: Freshmen participate in the Stun Game . Bottom right: ting tho Skillets famous Chips and Cheese is Julie Tarbox. Opposite page far left: Surviving cold weather in between classes Is freshman Tami Link. Top right: Pickitt foyer seems to ;a meeting place lor Angi Gale and Reggie Davis. Middle: Soccer players get excited over lory. Bottom right: A dory at John Ball Park Zoo bring a pretty smile to Ester Ramirez. Top left: Jeff Johnson spends his time with a Awana clubber. Top right: Sophomore Rob Summerfield stands in line at the Skillet, as Vie waits for his pizza. Mid- dle: Seniors Tim Hopkins and Scott Davis poso with their hero Road Runner in Chicago. Bottom: Coach Hoskins gives basketball players last minute instructions before the game. 148 Top loft: Sophomore Randy Walsh takes a break, while studying New Testament in the Library. Top right: Watching intramural games in the gym is freshman Joel Oechsle. Bot- tom left: Sue Boeckel and Andrew Willis cut through the gym on theiT way to the Skillet. Bottom right: A day at John BoD Park Zoo proves to be a da}' o: exaiomont for these students. 149 Top left: After spending the day at John Bal] Park Zoo, Steve Tesslor and Phil Herrick soak up the sun. Top right: Faithful fans cheer the Comet Basketball players on to a victory. Bottom; The Senior Class of 1987 posed together as they took their Senior trip to Chicago's Six Flags. Bottom right: Punching the time clock at Western Food Service is Sophomore Karon Blaha. Top left: Freshman Loien Hansen, one of the first male cheerleaders cheers the basketball team on. Top right: Sophomore Mike Angus, number 24. dribbles past a Grace College player, to score two points. Bottom: On their way to the snack bar. during a roller- skating party, students take a break. 151