Deckerville High School - Eagle Star Yearbook (Deckerville, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1986 volume:

Table of Contents Too Much Time on our Hands......................... ..6 Student Life The Clock Strikes 12................................32 Seniors Time for Changes....................................48 Underclassmen Time Out............................................76 Sports Time to Grow.......................................102 Elementary Looking Back in Time...............................148 Closing 2633 Black River Street Deckerville, Michigan 48427 Volume 40 Lovin’ every 4. ' School! Who in their right mind can say they love school? But when you stop and think about it, most of us do love or at least like school. It isn’t the book work or studying that we like, it is those special times before school, between classes, during lunch hours, or on those ever exciting weekends. This year brought many new and ex- citing things with it. The yearbook even took on a new look. The senior class always had some- thing up their sleeves. Many teachers will agree that this year’s seniors were always up to something, whether it be skipping, acting crazy, or leaving class before the bell. The time had also come this year to do something with the hole in the ground—“The Pool.” In the springtime digging and tearing up the old pool be- gan. By May the frame for the new pool had been put in. In the next few months the finishing touches would be added in time so that we all could relax and enjoy it that summer. This year also seemed to be the year that juniors, sophomores, and even a TIME OUT FROM TYPING, soph. Candi Rice thinks of all the work she needs to do but doesn’t want to do. minute of it few freshmen were going into the working world. Normally, only seniors had jobs. The students loved being able to make their own money and to be considered as adults. As the year came to an end, it brought along with it many different faces. Sometimes they were happy; oth- er times sad; and many, with a look of confusion. The juniors were happy with the thought of becoming seniors. Some seniors were being hit with the thought of leaving their friends and going to the outside world. Many were faced with the question of “Should I go to college or not.” Even though there are sad times, we enjoyed the moments that we spent in school or on the weekends with our friends. Many of us do not treasure these moments like we should. They don’t realize that every minute is as special as the next. By the time they realize this, it is too late. Always live every moment as it is your last, because life is too short to waste! ’ 7 , f ’ BOOKING IT UP, senior Steve Mathie prepares limself for those final days of studying. It might nelp to study to get that diploma. ROCK ON! Even during lunch hours this wild group of seniors need their music. Relaxing and enjoying the music are seniors David Twiss, Matt Inbody, Ron Dopierala, Jerome Pijanowski, and Kevin Piotrowski. CANDY BREAK! Junior Lisa Crothers takes time out of her day to sit down and enjoy the great taste of a lollipop. 3 Times are changing Changes—even at D.H.S. can hap- pen! It took many weeks of planning, but it finally was here—our first winter festival! The student council worked long and hard to find something to break up the monotony of those long winter months. A few weeks before signs started to pop up in the halls telling what the dress up days would be. Everyone started to ask questions about the different things that would be happening. The winter festival was well on its way to success. The days picked for the festival were February 12-14. On Wednesday, Febru- ary 12, students showed their spirit by dressing up for beach day. On Thursday everyone got into it with costume and punk day. Finally, Friday was dress up and slave day. Friday afternoon was the big pep assembly which was held during seventh hour. Another addition to the festival was the unusual floats that were built. The floats were built on little red wagons and centered around the theme of winter. The winners of the floats were the sen- iors with 1st; freshmen, 2nd; sopho- mores, 3rd; and the juniors, 4th. At the pep assembly many different things happened. Miss Fritz was chosen winner of the baby contest. A tricycle race between Mr. Blackburn and some daring students was attempted. With the help of Mr. Walker, Mr. Blackburn came away with a win over sophomore Jeff Todd, junior Darin Fritch, and 7th grad- er Billy Tarala. The big event of the pep assembly was the crowning of the 1986 Sweet- heart Court. The winners were: fresh- men Stephen Kelke and Tammy Reinelt; sophomores Jeremy Van Norman and Penny Hammerle; juniors Kelly Vogel and Trevor Wagester; and the 1986 princess and prince were seniors Tracy Srock and Tim Parks. The winter festital came to an end by our boys basketball team beating Peck 62 to 61. Afterwards the very well at- tended Valentines dance was sponsored by the National Honor Society. I WANT YOU! Freshman Steven Mosher tells ev- eryone to get in the spirit of things on Punk Day. 4 IF LOOKS COULD KILL, these two would really knock you dead. Sophomores Scott Popilek and Kevin Pozsgay know what it takes to be punk! COKE IS IT! At least that’s how sophomore Missy Mullett feels in her can of coke. 6 Too much time on our hands Student Life When you see a football game, you see the team working together as one; that’s more or less how our student life works. The student body cheers on their sports teams with genuine loyalty. For some fun we may go to a game and cheer our team to what hopefully will turn into an Eagle victory. After the game we may attend dances or maybe go to Sandusky. The dances usually consist of a D. J., at least one chaper- one, darkness, and a lot of good rock-n- roll. Dancing to the beat of Dire Straits, Glen Fry, Loverboy, and our home state boy Bob Seger can make any dance floor hot. If the students decide to go to Sandus- ky, they might go to the show, maybe to see “First Blood II, “Back to the Fu- ture,” “Rocky IV,” or the hilarious “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure.” The favorite pastime of D.H.S. stu- dents is cruising. Cruising seems to have always existed. It went on in the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s and now the 80’s. It’s one tradition that seems to go on forever. Students cruise the main drag, meet at “Micki Dee’s,” jump into various cars, and them maybe on to a party. A student’s life is not all fun and games; there’s a lot of hard work before weekend fun. From football to softball and from FFA to BOEC, students give their all to the organizations they are in- volved with. When the dismissal bell rings at 3:12 p.m., it signifies a little bit of freedom for the day. The students stampede through the hallway to get to their trans- portation home. Remember when you see a student out on the football field, in the stands, studying, or cruising the main drag that there are many angles to a student’s life. HAM IT UP! Senior Jeanette Nagey tells a story as junior Jody Goller and sophomore Dawn Bezemek look on. 7 Time-out for weekends The students sit very impatiently on the edge of their seats while waiting for the bell to ring. It indicates that the weekend has begun. Students work hard in their classes all week long so the weekend is just nothing but carefree fun. Every weekend seems to be filled with enjoyment as friends gather together and pile into cars. These stuffed cars transport the students to some very in- teresting places. Usually the cars go to Friday night football and basketball games or over to Sandusky. There are quite a few different things to do in Sandusky on weekends. Some of those things include going to McDonald’s, which is the favorite PACKED FULL of teenagers on Friday and Satur- day nights is the Sanilac Theater, a great place for meeting friends. meeting place of Sandusky and Deckerville teenagers. They also go to Stoney Creek Roller Rink or to the mov- ie theater. These places may not seem very interesting on any normal day, but on Friday and Saturday nights these places become much more than interest- ing. The favorite pastime of all is just to cruise Sandusky with a whole car load of people searching for friends or an undisturbed part of town. Everyone needs a break from their work, even the students from school. After the exciting weekend the students come back to school on Monday morning all refreshed for the new week. HALFTIME TALK is a highlight at the Friday night football games. As you can see, fresh. Nicki Richmond, jr. Stacey Richmond, fresh. Terry O’Connor, fresh. Dale Stolicker, and fresh. Stephen Kelke make the most of it. 8 IT’S A GREAT TIME for the great place of McDonald’s! Because this is the favorite place to meet friends and grab a bite to eat on Friday and Saturday nights, business for McDonald’s is great! JUST ONE OF THE CROWD is sr. Jeff Peruski showing off his friend Jennifer Atkins, a junior from Marlette. Students from all schools mix to- gether on the weekends. LYING IN BED the morning after an exciting night is sr. Jeff Peruski. 9 Locked in time Who can remember school without thinking of the wild times in the halls? Or the many times a locker wouldn’t open thanks to a few so called “friends”? School life just wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t include those memories of crowded halls, the creativity shown inside of lockers, the time spent cleaning out lockers, the fun decorating a locker with birthday bal- loons for a friend, or the fun decorating the halls for homecoming. This year halls have been “the place” for many activities at many times during the year. During spirit week the seniors gathered in their hall to listen to Woodstock on 50’s and 60’s day. On normal days, students have attempted to frantically get their homework done beside their lockers before school began. Then, of course, there is the everyday activity of couples walking arm in arm through the halls or gracefully moving aside to share a few moments together as everyone else quickly passes by. There are many times when the halls are a dangerous place to be. These dangers are due mainly to the fact that the halls are very crowded. Many times people almost believe it’s truly a miracle that they made it to their next class. Another danger is Deadman’s Corner; this is the corner where the freshmen and sophomore lockers meet. If you get caught in this corner, you might as well expect to wait a long time before you get where you want to go, and in the meantime hope that you don’t get tram- pled! Wouldn’t be nice if we could ex- pand the halls? Another danger is surviving locker cleanout! The students are given a chance to clean out their lockers at least twice a year. Halls are strewn with old papers and garbage which students have flung out of their lockers. Once in a while, among all the garbage, empty pop bottles smash to the floor causing everyone to stop for a second to see where the noise came from. Also during locker cleanout many old and very odd keepsakes are found. Some of these keepsakes are overdue library books, gym socks, and moldy lunches. Students are of- ten times surprised themselves at these findings. Other students are grateful for the time to get rid of whatever was the cause of “that aw- ful odor.” Lockers truly bring out one’s person- ality. You may have noticed an open locker in the hall plastered with pic- tures and then others with literally nothing at all on them. Why do people decorate their lockers? You would if you had to look at it five days a week at least seven times a day. This would make a total of 1,260 minimum times you’d have to look at a locker in one school year. Wouldn’t you much rather look at a picture of Don Johnson or Christi Brinkley 1,260 times a year than a plain old locker? During homecoming week much time was spent trying to create a totally new appearance of the halls. Students brainstormed wonderful visions of how they wanted to improve their own special section of the hall. Then on October 17, Thurs- day evening, the students worked late into the night to transform their drab, ugly halls into works of art. Many were astonished when they walked through the new corridors the next morning. Lockers were adorned with beautiful streamers while the halls were arrayed with posters, signs, and themes. The overall ap- pearance added the extra spirit which enabled us to come up with another Eagle victory. As you look back on your high school years, remember the many times lockers and halls have been tied into those precious moments. School just wouldn’t be the same without crowded halls and messy lockers. 10 SHOWING THE BEAT, this locker is decorated with stickers of music hits. The proud owners are Kelly Broughton and Shellie McVittie. STOPPING FOR A CHAT, Seniors Ginger Falcon BUSY. BUSY, BUSY Juniors, Becky McCully, and Irma Ledezma exchange the latest news in Carie Durham, and Kelly Broughton work to com- between their busy schedules. plete decorating their hall during homecoming week. The juniors took first place in the hall decorating contest. n Trends “r” us! What’s new? What’s you? The Madonna Look? Maybe it was the offbeat trendy look of stirrup pants and a huge oversized sweater. If you were into the sophisticated look, then paisley shirts and jeans were your style. Let’s not forget about the rich, classy look of silk shirts. From the styles of yesterday, to the styles of today, parents can still remem- ber when poodle skirts and varsity sweaters were considered to be the ulti- mate best. But today, it’s a mixture of big, short, baggy and tight trends. No more bobby socks and saddle shoes—instead it’s boat shoes, pumps, and ankle boots with lace nylons or paisley print socks. As for the guys, it’s the Duran Duran look. No more short, bell-bottom pants with white socks and black shoes—it’s pleated pants and leather shoes without socks; and for others, there were stone- washed jeans and high-top basketball shoes (definitely untied). What about hair??? Hair styles con- sisted of short feathered and layered cuts to medium length bobs, to long hair fashions; or for the trendsetters, some took the risk of coloring their hair and spiking and growing tails. Why did they do it? To be cool? To be casual? Maybe, to be different! What the styles of next year will be remains to be seen. It’s up to the under- classmen to decide what they will wear. The same goes for the movies we watch, music we listen to, where we will go, and what we will do. Some of the main attractions in movies this year were: Back to the Future, Beverly Hills Cop, Rambo, Rocky IV, and many more, de- pending on what you chose to see. As for music, anything, and everything went. There were a lot of different varieties from which to choose. Some popular song artists were: Bry- an Adams, Madonna, Corey Hart, Bruce Springstein, and Phil Collins. While some people listened to Chicago, Loverboy, Bon Jovi, and Dio; other people tuned into legendary greats such as the Beatles, the Doors, and Led Zepplin. It is quite obvious how even in a small school many great differences can exist. Be it punk or preppy, each individual student at DHS expressed himself or herself in a unique way. Who knows? Those “weird” clothes just may be what’s “in” store for the years to come! WHY NOT WEAR HATS??? Seniors Tammy Sontag, Tracy Srock, and Raeann Wagester prove that hats can add pizzazz to any outfit! SHOWING HER STYLE, eighth grader Lisa Bowerman is right on top of today’s new fashion revolution! 12 LOOK OUT DON JOHNSON! Sophomore Scott Popilek is ‘‘wearin’ it well’ in this stylish outfit. BIG AND BAGGY SHIRTS are definitely a must for seventh grader Jodi Handley. Can anyone guess where she found that radical pattern? THOSE CASUAL DAYS can also be very fashion- able as juniors Lisa Crothers, David Slater, and Sandy Roggenbuck show that jean jackets, leather jackets, and casual wear show style. 13 EXCITEMENT is what they’re looking for as the crowd looks on. ATTEMPTING TO FIND senior Jeff Pearson’s mouth, senior Lisa Krueger tries to win the pie feeding contest during the homecoming pep assem- bly. TRIKE RACE WINNER Billy Tarala showed his spirit for the 7th grade! PLAYING UP SPIRIT, the pep band has always been an important part in our pep assemblies. Never ending excitement As the years pass on, one event we will never forget is the pep assembly. The loud cries from the bleachers, the whistling and the cheers, and the occasional stream of toilet paper will be imprinted in our minds forever. However, I’m sure there are some not so pleasant memories that we will remember also. For example, the time the person in front of you (of course he has to be as big as a mack truck) sud- denly jumps up for excitement’s sake and backhands you right in the face. Or, the time your paper-stuffed folder falls between the crack of the bleacher and hits the floor after falling 10-15 ft., and the papers scatter across the floor. Who can forget the mad rush as jam-packed bodies all run to the same door and, for some unknown reason, all at the same time? But not only are the pep assemblies memorable, but the regular assemblies are as well. One very memorable as- sembly was Free Fare. I’m sure if you’re a female, two words come to your mind—CUTE GUYS!!!! The music was fantastic, and we all got involved. Another memorable assembly was a multi-media presentation called VOICES. It told us to be ourselves and to be different and also to stand up for what we believe. Not only are assemblies fun, but they are educational also, for example the SADD (Students Against Driving Drunk) assembly. There, figures of actual drunk driving fatalities were presented and many examples of teenage deaths were given. We were also asked to sign a con- tract for life which stated that if you ever get too drunk to drive, you can call a parent and count on them to help you. But this is not the end of the assem- blies, even though it may be for the sen- iors. Many more are to come, be it an exciting pep assembly or a singing group, but none of us will forget this year of great assemblies at DHS. 15 FUN IN THE SUN, I'm ready lor It states senior Glenda Doan on Beach Bum Day. Timeout Nerds everywhere! What is going on? Oh, it’s homecoming week! Each day, during the week, students showed their spirit by dressing up to the name of each day. The different days were as follows: Nerd and Backwards Day (the senior class also invited the juniors to have Beach Bum Day with them) was on Mon- day. On this day all our parents found out what we really thought of them. We approached them and announced, “It’s Nerd Day at school, can 1 borrow some of your clothes?” Students also wore their clothes backwards or dressed like they would go to the beach. On T-shirt and Tie Day or Clash Day, students wore their favorite T-shirt and one of their dad’s ties. Some wore clothes of every color that definately did not match! On 50’s and 60’s Day, clothes were worn to match that of the “olden days.” On Maroon and Gold Day students WE’RE ALL BUMS! Erin O’Connor, Mary Oswald, Richard Kunre, Kelly Broughton, Shellie McVittie, and Jerome Pijanowski take a break with each other as they relive summer days at the beach. for spirit wore their school colors, and the girls varsity basketball team and cheerleaders chose guys to be their slaves. Finally, on Dress-up Day, everyone wore their Sunday best, and the football team chose girls to be their slaves for the day. Even the teachers joined in on some of the days to show their spirit as they too prepared for the big game. Also during the week, students from each class worked on decorating a float and their part of the hallway. On Friday each hall was judged and places were awarded at the big pep assembly. At halftime during the game, the floats were driven around the football field for everyone to see, and the places were announced. All the preparation during the week paid off as the Eagles walked away with a 56-0 win from our big homecoming game against North Huron! THE ODD COUPLE, sophomore Missy Mullett scolds junior Karen Allin for not getting into the spirit on Clash Day. WE FAITHFUL SLAVES love our masters and would do anything for them. Doug Rich, Tim Stolicker, Richard Barker, and Jeremy VanNorman leave class early in order to please their masters. GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN! Freshmen Brenda Martinez. Donna Taylor, Melinda Philpot, Tammy Reinelt, and Tammy Kenny are doing just that. ME A NERD? Sophomore Jeremy VanNorman presenting himself as the typical nerd on Nerd Day. ON 50’S AND 60’S DAY, juniors Jody Goller and Traci Abbott take time during classes to freshen up their make-up. 17 AFTER A HARD DAY’S WORK of training Glo- ria, the pet skunk. Paw (played by Matt Miller) takes a nap. Gracie May (played by Michelle Mill- er) watches on. TOGETHER AT LAST, Homer Hollowbone (played by Kevin Piotrowski) and Melissa Dugan (played by Jeanette Nagey) are finally in each others arms, thanks to fate. SKI CLUB 1st Mr. Robert Tanton, Doug Rich, Bill Graff, David Varosi, Brian Bezemek, Mr. David Blackburn. 2nd Erin O’Connor, Laurie Lapp, Kelly O’Mara, Shellie McVittie, Kelly Broughton, Ruthann Varosi, Stacey Richmond, Kim Richmond. 3rd Dennis Philpot, Yvonne White, Tim Parks, Rodney Tanton, Andrew Sheldrake, Denise Peruski, Kim Pohl. 18 Playing around Two of the extracurricular activities which were offered to the students this year were a drama production and a ski trip. These activities proved to be fan- tastic ways for the students to learn new skills and also have fun. On November 15-16, 1986, the cur- tains were drawn to reveal the drama “Headin’ for a Weddin’.” The setting of this comical drama is in the hills of Vir- ginia. Homer Hollobone has been writing letters to Melissa Dugan, a wealthy young lady from Rhode Island. Melissa believes Homer to be handsome and rich so she sets out to find her knight in shining armor with matrimony on her mind. When she gets to Virginia, a terrible snowstorm i3 all about her, and the car runs out of gas. In her search for shelter Melissa comes across the Hollowbone cabin. Many funny events occur during the rest of the play, but as always everything works out for a happy end- ing. The play was directed by Betty Cochrane and the student director was Tammy Tarzwell. Many hard hours of work and practice were put into making the play a great success. The other activity was more fun than work, for most. On January 25, 1986, at 3:30 a.m. the ski club began their journey. Four hours later 38 tired peo- ple arrived at the snow-covered Crystal Mountain. Saturday and Sunday afternoon were spent skiing. Or as some of the beginners would say, ... “trying to ski.” Everyone had a great time, even junior Shellie McVittie who ran into a pole coming off the Gorge and junior Ruthann Varosi who injured her arm try- ing to avoid a little kid. The trip was a great experience for those who went. Many memories were made on the weekend. Hopefully, a few members of the club improved their ski- ing ability. SKIS UP IN THE AIR, Sr. Kelly O’Mara takes fall thanks to a little help from a few friends. Working for tomorrow Deckerville FFA has kept quite busy this year. The chapter held its annual awards banquet in May 1985. The chapter was asked by the Deckerville Business Men’s Association to manage Pete’s Park in the center of town. Chapter members planted several thou- sand plants, flowers, and yearling trees in the spring. During the summer of ’85, members took part in several activities. They carried out Supervised Occupational Ex- perience Programs to gain practical ex- perience in the field of agriculture. Chapter officers Brad Klaus, David Twiss, Kristine Abend, Chuck Dumaw, Jeff Harter, David Varosi, and Dan Gibbs attended a two-day leadership training program in Sarnia to receive training for their new offices. The Sanilac County Fair was an excit- ing activity for the Deckerville Chapter. Members exhibited 28 animals in the market show and sale. Fall began with plans for the annual tractor field day which was held the sec- ond week in October. Other activities sponsored during the winter were fruit, garden seed, and seedling tree sales. The first week of February was spent taking part in their leadership contest. At the 1985-86 State FFA Conven- tion, the chapter received a gold out- standing chapter award. Chuck Dumaw, Brad Klaus, and David Twiss received State FFA Degrees. In April the chapter members held the state agriculture skills contest and planted 5,000 seedling trees. WHAT I DIDN'T DO was sung by junior Ron Zdrojewski at the State FFA Convention held in Kansas City. JR. FFA 1st Row: Mike Ridley, Marcell Daghuer, Robert Varosi. Brian Bezemek, Tom Medcoff, and Steve Lawler. 2nd Row: Advisor Mr. Robert Tanton, Mike Wendt, Duane Lamont, Doug Neumayer, Todd Janowiak. and Dan Thorning. SR. FFA 1st Row: Doug Neumayer, Kristine Abend, Dave Varosi, Chuck Dumaw, David Twiss, Jeff Harter, Dan Gibbs, and Advisor Mr. Robert Tanton. 2nd Row: Tim Patterson, Mary Spitale. Marcel! Daghuer, Brad Williamson, John Warczinski, Robert Varosi, Bill Lawler, Dennis Philpot, and David Ridley. 3rd Row: Rick Pfaff. Bob Koehler, Jerry Merriman, Roger Hooper, Rod Tanton, Richard Kunze, Larry Dutcher, Bryon Reid, and Rick Bittner. 20 COMPUTERS FOR FARMING have been introduced into the agriculture curriculum as dem- onstrated by senior Brad Klaus. THE SWEETEST THING was sung by sophomore Kristine Abend at the State FFA Convention, and she was also chosen as an alternate for talent for the National FFA Convention to be held in Kansas City. PERFECT SCORE in the Sanilac Tree Identifica- tion Contest was awarded to junior Robert Varosi. 21 PLAYING IN HARMONY are sr. Anne Lawler and jr. Janet Clor. They’re both working hard to make our high school band successful. IT S COLD OUTSIDE! At least that's what sr. Matt Miller and soph. Tina Rudduck thought as they were waiting for halftime to come and their performance to begin. GETTING THE BEAT is our senior high band. They’re all working hard for another super halftime performance. 22 Movin’ to the beat PLAYING THE SAXOPHONE isn’t always easy, but jr. Charlie Cook seems to have mastered the art of contributing to a great performance for our high school band. It’s halftime; what do you do? Do you walk around and check out the guys girls? The drum sounds and the band marches. People should pay more atten- tion to those students who participate in the senior high band. After all, not every school band has a Division I rating. On Saturday, March 15, 1986, the band or- chestra of Deckerville participated in a band festival held at Lakers High School. They went on to qualify for the state festival April 25-26 in Lansing. All this has been accomplished through hard work, great ambition, and a lot of prac- tice. A lot of the band’s success also has to do with the person who directs it. The band has a new director. Following the direction of a new band director is never easy, but this year’s band seems to have grown accustom to newcomer Mr. Michael Dineen. Mr. Dineen has just recently graduat- ed from MSU, and Deckerville supplied him with his first teaching job. He has led the senior high band into a lot of ac- tivities that have kept the band very ac- tive throughout the school year. The band is active as a group in two main areas: marching band and concert band. The marching band sets up enter- taining halftime shows during the foot- ball season. Marching in parades, such as the Halloween parade, is also another feature for our marching band. The second area the band covers is concert band. The concert band entertains the community with several fine evening performances. As a concert band they compete at regional and state level. Some members also perform extra ac- tivities through the massed county band, solo ensemble competition, and the pep band. As you can see, the Deckerville senior high band is very busy throughout the year with all these various activities. Who knows, in the years to come, the band might participate in even more events than they’re participating in now. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see what happens in the future years of the senior high band. SENIOR HIGH BAND 1st Row: Anne Lawler, Ja- net Clor, Ed Schmidt, Jean Karges, Wendy Doty, Brenda Lee, Jeanette Nagey, and Erin O’Connor. 2nd Row: Jolee Miller, Kris Lizak, Chris Kipp, Bill Brennan, Andrew Sheldrake, Ken McVittie, Mi- chelle Miller, Tim Parks. Richard Jones. Doug Rich. Steve Lawler, and Charlie Cook. 3rd Row: Director Michael Dineen, Randy Koehler, Mike Brennan, Sean Nolan, Matt Miller, Tony Dunlap, Jim Woodard, and Joe Clor. Missing: Tina Rudduck, Jim Howe, and Duane Geiger. 23 Academics on the rise! Upon hearing the names BOEC, NHS, or the Math Team, people often wonder what these clubs are. These clubs help honor those students who have unique qualities above and beyond the average student. They can be both exciting and challenging to those students who par- ticipate in them. This year DHS once again offered BOEC. BOEC stands for Business Office Education Clubs, and it’s a business club involving students that participate in business classes. This year’s BOEC members went to Flint, Michigan, for competition and had 11 people qualify for state competition held on March 14- lb at the Detroit Renaissance Center. Those placing at state cometition were Erin O’Connor and Tammy Warczinsky, both placing eighth in their events. In National Honor Society the members also had their share of fun and excitement for the year. As a tradition, the senior National Honor Society helped the elementary students get into the spirit of Christmas by dressing up in Christmas-related costumes. These cos- tumes ranged from Santa Claus to even a gift wrapped present. They went from room to room singing Christmas carols. On Friday, March 21, the senior Na- tional Honor Society traveled to Toronto, Canada. Their stay lasted until March 23. They visited such places as the Olde Spaghetti Factory, the Ontario Science Center, and the Eaton Center Mall. Kari Sparkman, a participant on the trip quotes, “It was exciting and ev- eryone who went had a lot of fun.” This year’s Math Team has taken tests involving work with various kinds of high-level math. The tests are taken once a month, and those students who have the top five scores are entered into the math league which consists of other high scoring students around the state. It is quite obvious that these clubs add excitement to the normal school routine and make learning a fun experience. NHS 1st Row: Kim Klaty. Leah Brinker, Tonya Klaus, Kelly O’Mara, Michele Pattullo, Jamie Walton. Tammy Warczinsky. Tricia Smith. Ruthann Varosi, Lisa Ridley, Julie McConnachie, Tracey Klaus. 2nd Row: Advisor Gene Lukshaitis, Gail Roggenbuck. Susan Varosi, Kari Sparkman, Karen Stone, Jennifer Singler, Stephen Kelke, Chris McCully, Tony Dunlap, Kevin Pozsgay, Andrew Setter, Sean Mullett. 3rd Row: Jerry Hilborn, David Howe, Charlie Cook, Tom Tarzwell, Mike Brennan, Ed Schmidt, Harold Tarzwell, Richard Jones, Jay Walkup, Tim Parks, Duane Geiger, Dennis Philpot, Steve Varosi. Missing: Michele Slater. Alan Hooper, Missy Mullett, Penny Hammerle, Jill Hamill, Stacey Richmond, Kim Rich- mond, Kelly Kerbyson, Teresa Mosher, Christine Falk. WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT! Sophomore Tricia Smith, a member of the NHS, is congratulating this Special Olympic participant. 24 MATH TEAM 1st Row: Dawn Bezemek, Advisor Sherec Philips, Kim Klaty. 2nd Row: Tim Parks, Charlie Cook, Jim Howe, Richard Jones. Jay Walkup. Missing: Duane Geiger, David Howe, Mike Brennan, Alan Hooper, David Doerr, Daryl Bolsby, Stephen Keike, Tony Dunlap, Ed Schmidt. Tina Rudduck. HO, HO, HO! And what would you like, little girl? This is what senior Mary Oswald seems to be saying while volunteering her time to this special NHS activity. BOEC 1st Row: Advisor Louise Walker, Kelly Geek, Kristine Abend. Karen Stone, Erin O’Connor, Tere- sa Mosher. Kelly Kerbyson, Kelly Vogel, Christine Falk. 2nd Row: Advisor Deb Yaroch, Carol VanDalen, Diane Hillaker, Jennifer Singler, Tracey Klaus, Ruthann Varosi, Ginger Falcon, Kelly O’Mara, Michele Pattullo. 3rd Row: Steve Blossom, Andrew Sheldrake, Tammy Warczinsky, Rodney Mcconnachie, Shelly Hooper, Sean Mullett, Lisa Wojcik. Missing: Lisa Flanagan 25 Working for perfection Working in the offices of Deckerville high school is both an exciting and learn- ing experience. The students are introduced to many of the same type of jobs that they would experience in outside secretarial jobs. Sophomore Lisa Flanagan who works in the high school principal’s office stated, “I enjoy working in the office. It gives me a chance to meet many different people and further develop my secretarial skills to prepare me for the real thing.” Some of the jobs which office aides perform are: Filing papers, running errands, answering phone calls, and helping other students who come into the office. “It’s and interesting experi- ence. I enjoy being around people and working in the guidance office gives me that opportunity,” says senior Julie McConnachie. The office aides are very much appre- ciated by the secretaries. “I’ve only had two students refuse to run errands in the eleven years I’ve been here,” stated Mrs. Judy Bowerman. “They’re really helpful!” HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE AIDES Kelly OMara. Stacey Dutcher, Lisa Flanagan. Joel Bowerman. Diane Hillaker, Mrs. Judy Bowerman, Kelly Broughton, and Tracy Srock. GUIDANCE OFFICE AIDES Sitting: Mrs. Mona Tobl. Standing: Debbie Messing, Jamie Walton. Laurie Lapp, Duane Geiger, Shelly Pozsgay, Julie McConnachie, and Debbie Wojtas. TRUMPETERS SOUND OFF. Karen Geiger and Christine Slivka are playing hard during junior high band class. 26 Excellence in jr. high For many students in the junior high it is considered a privilege to be on the NHS. This year the junior NHS traveled to Lansing to visit the capitol. Being on the NHS is not only an honor, but it can also be a learning experience. This year’s junior high band was un- der the direction of Mr. Michael Dineen. Although the band didn’t do very well at districts, they learned a lot. It has been a year of rebuilding and learning. The band is very much appreciated. JR. HIGH NHS 1st Row: Tracee Morton, Stephanie Bunyan, Tina Brown, Dawn Messing, Sara Hillaker, Margo Jones, Angie Warczinsky, Dana Nutzmann, Tricia Hooper, Christina Merriman, Angie Bezemek. 2nd Row: Shelly Noble, Renee Raines, Jackie Bezemek, Karen Geiger, Sheila Gibbs, Jennifer Broughton, Alex Lukshaitis, Dean Roberts. Advisor Gene Lukshaitis. 3rd Row: Kristine Vogel, Teresa McCully, Jim Oliver, Aaron Mitchell, Kim Klaty, Harold Gough, David Back, Richard Hall, Scott Dumaw, Phillip Kiteley, Ryan Seiler. JR. HIGH BAND 1st Row: David Beck, Darla Smith, Andy Apsey, Sherrie Hoenicke, Sheila Beck, Lori Oswald, Jennifer Broughton, and Amanda Sheldrake. 2nd Row: Tonya Kamen, Tracey Smith, Lisa Loss, Valorie Williamson, Margo Jones, Jamie Arnold, Karen Geiger. John Karges, James Blackburn, Jim Brennan. Mike McVittie, and Richard Hall. 3rd Row: Director Michael Dineen, Jason Howard, and Alex Lukshaitis. 27 CHEWING A MATCH STICK, as usual, is one of our two main substitute teachers. Mr. Pavlovics. Behind the scenes Teachers at Deckerville High are sometimes thought of as just teachers. However, they are much more than just teachers. For instance, Mr. Ladd, our science teacher, spends most of his extra time running a pig farm. Mr. Blackburn, an English teacher, often preaches on the weekends. Many of our lady teachers are not only teachers at school, but they are mothers at home as well. Mr. Walk- er not only teaches business, but much of his time is spent involved with sports as the athletic director. Teachers are also people too. They understand what being a teenager is all about. Many of the students have at least one teacher whom they know real well and can relate to as a good friend. The teachers can be real pals when you’re in need of a friend that cares and is willing to listen and help you. Students face many difficult problems at school; some students even come from home with problems and count on that friend of a teacher to be there. There are two substitute teachers at Deckerville High that are also very im- portant to our school. They are Mrs. Penny Magraw and Mr. Richard Pavlovics. They are in the school almost as often as the regular teachers. Mr. Pavlovics even filled in for Speech and American Literature for a six-weeks marking period while the school board was in search of a permanent teacher. 6 SMILING AS ALWAYS, Mrs. Magraw, the other of the two main substitute teachers, shows how much she enjoys her work. SOMETIMES EVEN TEACHERS need a break, as Mr. Ylisto clearly expresses here. 28 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WORKING HARD AT HELPING the students make the right decisions is our counselor and football coach, Mr. Lukshaitis. ACTING AS USUAL, wild and crazy, is Mr. Black- burn, one of the English teachers. Missing: M. Dineen, D. Ladd. J. Mosher, and R. Tanton D. Blackburn English D. Dean Math Social Studies N. Fritch Reading Aide K. Fritz English, Reading Spanish L. Jensen Art Social Studies A. Lukshaitis English S. Phillips Math C. Rudduck Math Science K. Russell Special Ed. N. Schramm Physical Ed. W. Srebinski Special Ed. R. Staskiewicz Science Social Studies K. Travis Math L. Walker Business Ed. R. Walker Business Ed., Athletic Dir. Attendance Office D. Yaroch Business Ed. English A. Ylisto Social Studies J. Nezworski Industrial Ed. Social Studies 29 CUSTODIANS Clinton Bye, Art Tarzwell, and Jim Fritch. (Missing: Homero Falcon, Marion Kenny. Lee Grifka, Maurice Kirkpatrick, and Bruce Deck- er) SECRETARIES Elisabeth Hooper, supt. office; Madge Nichol, supt. office; ilia Salowitz, elem. of- fice; Mona Tobi, guid. office; Judy Bowerman, h.s. office; and seated Faye Noble, supt. office. BUS DRIVERS James Hoffman, Clinton Bye, Vir- gil Shagena, Terry McGregor, Marie Oswald, Eu- nice Tarzwell. Betty Martin, Nina Pitcher, Don In- nes, and Jane Vogel. (Missing: Lee Jensen, Lois Jensen, and George Wagester) COOKS Shirley Goheen, Betty Fahs, and Eve Goheen. 4 30 KEEPING BUSY isn’t a hard job for Mrs. Salowitz, our elementary secretary. Our unseen staff The dirty work . . . but somebody has to do it. Some hard-working people do many things unseen to the average stu- dent. What would we do without someone to plow the snow out of the parking lot, clean the halls between classes, fix our lunches, or get us to and from school safe and sound? Do we ever take the time to show our appreciation? This page is dedicated to our school’s “behind the scene” staff who keep things running smoothly and efficiently. Have you ever wondered how those who deliver notes, know exactly where to find you no matter where you are or maybe even wondered who hired that new teacher? Thanks to the board of education and the administration, there are new type- writers in the typing room, copiers in the offices, and a large supply of paper, pencils, and other various items in stock for our use. Why do they do it? Our superinten- dent, Mr. Parks, stated, “I have always enjoyed learning, school-type activities, and people; so it was only natural that I chose education as a profession.” Mrs. Salowitz, the elementary secretary said, “I especially enjoy working in the elementary school, as I like little chil- dren. The elementary students are fun to be with, always something happening, (usually the unexpected). Each child is special—I enjoy them very much.” SCHOOL BOARD Elem. Prin. Jim Popilek, H.S. Prin. Alan Broughton. Supt. Ozzie Parks, Trustee Rick Theobald, Trustee John Tanton. Standing: Treas. Blaine Kerbyson, Sec. Dorothy Sanford, Pres. Arnold McVittie, and V.P. Ralph Moeller. (Missing: Trustee Gerald Keinath) ADMINISTRATION Supt. Ozzie Parks, Elem. Prin. Jim Popilek, and H.S. Prin. Alan Broughton. 31 SIGNING MEMORY BOOKS is a difficult task as all the seniors could tell you. Debbie Messing seems to remember a few memories. H1GH-HO SILVER, AWAY, Tim Parks seems to be getting a lift from his pal Mike Van Norman. The clock strikes 12 Seniors For many years the Class of ’86 has been awaiting the year that they would become SENIORS. Senior year had finally arived, and they were anxious to make their last year a memorable one—not just for their class, but for the entire school. Signing out senior pictures and mem- ory books was a difficult task. How could one say goodbye with just a few written words? After 13 years together it seemed that they had grown accustomed to one another. It seemed as if they were trying to turn back the hands of time to make up for all the wasted time. They spoke of all the different paths they soon would be taking: college, the military, and the working field. Whether it was a university, junior college, army, air force, or a job on the farm or in a local factory, they all seemed to speak about missing one another. It seemed that the seniors had a special bond. Many of the faculty would be glad to see the class of ’86 leave—maybe because this class had al- ways been a little too hot to handle. Let’s face it, everyone at DHS knew that they were anything but innocent. Maybe these seniors acted wild at times because they really just wanted a change of pace. They seemed to be testing the waters out in the world where there are a lot more things going on. A high school senior year is a once in a lifetime chance, and you should make it as exciting as possible. That is just what this class did. WHERE'S THE SUNTAN LOTION? Catching a few winter rays and enjoying the cool weather are Richard Kunze, Jerome Pijanowski, and Brad Klaus. SENIORITY Strikes Early For the Seniors of ’86, the hysteria of the clock finally striking twelve came a bit early. We started off on a less than admirable note by pulling pranks that the usual senior class doesn’t even attempt until April. Needless to say, we felt the heat of the administration right away. Over the years, as the class of ’86 made its way through elementary, teach- ers would warn other teachers about us. We were loud, obnoxious, high-spirited, and most of all fun-loving. Most people believe our attitudes originated in kin- dergarten where we attended a full day of school. Every year before and after that fateful year, kindergarten has been limited to a half-day affair. To start the year off right, the Seniors celebrated a skip day the very first Fri- day. Within the first three months of school, we had painted the school roof with graffiti pertaining to our class song “The End,” surfed in class, wore shorts and togas to school in our own version of spirit week, toilet papered the hallways after a big pep assembly, celebrated au- tumn in the senior hall with a few garbage bags full of fallen leaves, and had a few major snowball fights. Fur- thermore, these were only the events we were caught doing! The general description that hangs over our heads can be summed up in one word—crazy! What the truth is, however, we love to have a good time. In the last two years, our class has formed a close bond. We no longer feel like a bunch of people thrown together for seven hours, but like a close-knit group of friends. Many of us are just getting to know one another, even though we have been united in educa- tion for thirteen years. The feeling of real friendship is special to us all. We’ve always had the reputation of troublemakers and partiers, and we’ve grown accustomed to our roles. The fact that we are constantly under suspicion may even tend to make us rowdier. This same factor probably even brought us closer. Besides, we can’t be all bad if our principal, Mr. Broughton, volun- teered to be a sponsor on our senior trip! THE LONE RANGER-or should Lisa Wojcik be called STRANGER? She gets in the spirit of Clash Day with Julie McConnachie, Anne Lawler, and Kathy Shanks. LET’S PLAY DOLLS! These two friendly crea- tures (Jerome Pijanowski and Glenda Doan!) have fun playing with Wembly Fraggle Rock and A. G. Bear. 34 REPRESENTING US ALL are Tim Parks, Jerome Pljanowski, Jeanette Nagey. Erin O’Connor. Lau- rie Lapp, (back) Laura Warczinsky, Jeff Tarzwell, Sean Nolan. Mary Oswald, Debbie Wojtas. Mike VanNorman and Kelly O’Mara. PAULA? HEIDI? KATHY? Oh. I’m sorry, it’s you! Scott Hartel gets caught tying up the popular pay phone in the lobby. HAUNTING THE OFFICE is a favorite pastime of David Twiss and Roger Hooper. IN TROUBLE AGAIN? No, but Mr. Broughton of- fers words of wisdom to Sean Mullett and John Phillips. 35 Time for royalty They were dismissed from their class- es to get ready for the pep assembly. Time was getting shorter and closer to the moment when everyone would know who was to be 1985-86 homecoming king and queen. After the rushed change from jeans to formals and suits, the representatives awaited in the lobby in a very nervous state. Their hands were sweating as they told each other stupid jokes to pass time. The time came for them to walk out on the floor in front of the entire high school (and hopefully not trip or embar- rass themselves). The ninth grade repre- sentatives’ names were called—Traci Pattullo and Richard Barker. Second, re- presenting tenth grade were Krista Taylor and Tim Stolicker. Third, repre- senting the junior class were Marcia Ingles and Joel Bowerman. The seniors had a more difficult time making their way to the middle of the floor. No one knew who their partner was to be. But with frantic switching, they finally walked out in this order: Debbie Wojtas and Mike Van Norman, Michele Pattullo and Roger Hooper, and Shelly Pozsgay and Jeff Peruski. Then before they knew it, after wondering for weeks, Mike Van Norman was crowned homecoming king. The guy representatives were now done with their part, but more nerve racking events were awaiting the girls. The girls road through a very wet and cold parade. The worst part of it all was waiting in the school for two hours be- fore half time to come. After what seemed to be days, half time came. Splashing through mud, the girls made it to the center of the field escorted by their fathers. Now nervously awaiting one name to be called ... the announc- er said, “The 1985-86 homecoming queen is Debbie Wojtas.” Everyone was very happy with the se- lection of king and queen. It was thrilling for all the representatives and it was an honor. Although Debbie was very excited over becoming queen, one sad point was that Debbie’s mother passed away the previous spring. HOMECOMING COURT. 9th rep. Trad Pattullo, jr. rep. Marcia Ingles, sr. rep. Michele Pattullo, queen Debbie Wojtas. sr. rep. Shelly Pozsgay, 10th rep. Krista Taylor. Back, 9th rep. Richard Barker, jr. rep. Joel Bowerman, sr. rep. Roger Hooper, king Mike Van Norman, sr. rep. Jeff Peruski, 10th rep. Tim Stolicker. 36 THE 1985-86 HOMECOMING QUEEN, Debbie Wojtas, is crowned by last year’s queen, Jackie Armstead. Debbie's father, Herman Wojtas, and last year’s king, Brian Klaus, also witness this special moment. KING AND QUEEN, Mike Van Norman and Debbie Wojtas, look proud as they represent our school. LOOKING GOOD, the underclassmen Marcia Ingles, Krista Taylor, and Traci Pattullo show a touch of class. THE QUEEN CANDIDATES, Shelly Pozsgay, Michele Pattullo, and Debbie Wojtas have their shining moments through the rainy parade. 37 KEVIN ANGLEBRANDT ffa 1 2. PAULA MICHELLE ARNOLD v.ball 1 3; drama 2 4; yrbk 3 4. DOUGLAS G. BECK b.ball 1.2 3; bs. ball 3 4; ski club 4; track 4; f.ball 2. STEPHEN LAWRENCE BLOSSOM boec 4; track 4; b.ball 1. WILLIAM BRENNAN band 1,2,3 4; math team 1,2 3. JIMMY DENNIS f.ball 1,2,3 4; b.ball 1; bs.ball 1 2; track 3 4. RONALD WILLIAM DOPIERALA f.ball 2. CHARLES B. DUMAW ffa 1,2,3 4; track 1 2; f.ball 1 2; ski club 3 4; drama 3. KATHY ELLIS ffa 1,2,3 4; track 1, 2 3; b.ball 1; drama 4. VIRGINIA FALCON boec 4; band 1 2; yrbk 3 4; s.ball 1 2; drama 2. DUANE GEIGER b.ball 1,2,3 4; f.ball 1,2,3 4; nhs 2,3 4; band 1,2, 3 4; math team 2,3 4. SCOTT ALLEN HARTEL 38 ROGER A. HOOPER ffa 1.2.3 4; ski club 4. DAVID HOWE b.ball 1.2,3 4; f.ball 1.2.3 4; band 1.2 3; math team 1, 2,3 4; nhs 1.2.3 4. MATHEW ORRIN INBODY bs.ball 1.2.3 4; f.ball 4; ski club 3 4; b.ball 1; cc 3 4. MELISSA JONES boec 3; yrbk 2. RICHARD JONES nhs 2,3 4; math team 2,3 4; band 1.2.3 4. BRAD KLAUS f.ball 1.2.3 4; bs.ball 1.2.3 4; track 3 4; ffa 1.2.3 4; ski club 3 4. RANDY EUGENE KOEHLER band 1,2,3 4. LISA MARIE KRUEGER cheer 3 4; s.ball 1.2 3; yrbk 4; library aide 2; h.s. aide 3; cc 3 4; e. aide 3. RICHARD KUNZE b.ball 1.2.3 4; track 3 4. LAURIE LAPP b.ball 1.2 3; s.ball 1, 2 3; ski club 3 4. drama 4: yrbk 2 3. ANNE LAWLER band 1.2.3 4. IRMA LEDEZMA yrbk 2 39 BRENDA M. LEE band 2,3 4; nhs 3 4; band council 4. STEVE MATHIE f.ball 1.2.3 4; bs.ball 2; track 1,3 4. JULIE ANN McCONNACHIE nhs 3 4; v.ball 1 3; yrbk 4. Jerry J. Merriman ffa 1,2,3 4; cc 3 4. DEBRA ANN MESSING class trea. 2, 3 4; band 1 2; outstanding fresh, girl; boec 4. MATT MILLER b.ball 1, bs.ball 1; band 1,2 4. SEAN RODERICK MULLETT ski club 2,3 4; boec 4; nhs 2,3 4; b.ball 1,2 3; track 4; band 1. JOY FRANCES MUMA v.ball 1 2; yrbk 4. JEANETTE MARIE NAGEY cheer 1, 3 4; band 1,2 4; drama 2,3 4; b.ball 2; cc 3 4. DOUGLAS JOHN NEUMAYER f.ball 1,2,3 4; ffa 2,3 4; band 1; bs.ball 1,2 4; track 4. SEAN DAVID NOLAN band 1,2, 3 4. ERIN KATHLEEN O’CONNOR s.ball 3 4; b.ball 1 2; cheer 2,3 4; ski club 1,2,3 4; drama 2; boec 4. 4C KELLY LYNNE O’MARA ski club 1, 2,3 4; s.ball 1.2.3 4; b.ball 1,2, 3 4; cheer 3 4; nhs 2,3 4; boec 4; track 1. MARY LYNN OSWALD b.ball 1,2, 3 4; s.ball 2,3 4; nhs 3 4. TIMOTHY JAMES PARKS f.ball 1,2, 3 4; bs.ball 1,2,3 4; b.ball 1,2,3 4; track 3 4; nhs 2,3 4; ski club 4. MICHELE MARIE PATTULLO s.ball 1,2,3 4; cheer 1,3 4; b.ball 2,3 4; track 1; boec 4; nhs 2,3 4; c. officer 3. JEFFREY PEARSON f.ball 1.2.3 4; track 1,2,3 4; bs.ball 1 2. JEFFREY WARD PERUSKI bs.ball 1, 2,3 4; b.ball 1,2,3 4; h.c.court 3 4; f.ball 4; s.council 1. JOHN CURTIS PHILLIPS track 1,2, 3 4; b.ball 1 2; band 1 2; drama 2,3 4. DEANN MARIE PIERSON s.ball 3; b.ball 1; cheer 3; s.council 1. JEROME PIJANOWSKI sr. class pres.; v.p. 3; band 1 2. KEVIN J. PIOTROWSKI f.ball 1,2, 3 4; track 1.2.3 4; bs.ball 2; b.ball 1; drama 4. BRIAN A. POPILEK f.ball 3 4; bs.ball 3 4; track 1. MICHELLE LYNN POZSGAY b.ball 1 2; nhs 3; yrbk 3 4; cheer 4. 41 BARBARA ANN REID LISA RIDLEY nhs 3 4; b.ball 1,2,3, 4; stats 1,2,3 4; deca 3 4; nhs see. 4; c. sec. 2; s.ball 1,2,3 4; cheer 3. KATHY SHANKS TAMALYNN M. SONTAG v.p. 1; track 1 2; cheer 2; band 1; yrbk 3. TRACY SROCK s.ball 1.2 3; s. council 3; cheer 1; office aide 3 4; yrbk 3. CHUCK STRINGER f.ball 1,2,3 4; ffa 2. JEFFREY ALAN TARZWELL TAMMY TARZWELL drama 2,3 4. GARY THORNING JR. b.ball 1 2. DAVID TWISS ffa 1,2,3 4. MIKE VANNORMAN f.ball 1,2,3 4; bs.ball 1,2,3 4; ski club 2 4. STEVE ERIC VAROSI f.ball 1,2, 3 4; bs.ball 1.2.3 4; nhs 2,3 4; band 1,2, 3. 42 RAEANN LEE WAGESTER s.ball 1, 2 3; s. council 4. JAY G. WALKUP math team 4; nhs 3. CHARLES FREDERICK WALTON f.ball 2 4; ski club 1.2 3; band 1 2. JOHN WARCZINKSI ffa 1.2.3 4. LAURA M. WARCZ1NSKY boec 3 4; v.ball 2 3, cheer 1; s.ball 1 2; ski club 2 4; teacher’s aide 1 2. KARIN LOUISE WILLIS ifa 1; yrbk 4. ROBERT WILLIS EUGENE WILSON LISA WOJCIK boec 4; drama 2 3. DEBORAH LYNN WOJTAS cheer 4; ski club 4; homecoming court 3 4. NOT PICTURED: Glenda Doan Dan Noble Delmer Simmons Roger Simmons SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS (front) Secretary Ju- lie McConnachie; President Jerome Pijanowski; Vice President Doug Neumayer. (back) Student Council Reps. Chuck Walton and Raeann Wagester; and Treasurer Debbie Messing AFTER DINING AND DANCING, sr. Raeann Wagester and dale Malt Bannister take time out and pose for the camera. A prominent evening Many hours of preparation went into this year’s prom, which was held on Sat- urday, April 26, 1986. Many girls waited at home impatiently for their dates to arrive. Nervous hands pinned on flowers and opened doors; and anxious smiles appeared while mom and dad took pictures. Many couples made their way to some of the most luxurious restaurants. Some dined at The Reef and others enjoyed themselves at the Franklin Inn or The Fog Cutter. McDonalds in Sandusky even was a part of the festive evening for some. Many stopped in to grab a quick shake and to show the Sandusky teenagers their outfits. At approximately nine o’clock teen- agers began to cross the hand-construct- ed bridges at each entry way to the gym which the juniors worked so hard on. Music and an astonishing fog show was provided by Bill Volz, and hoops and tails swayed to it. When the prom concluded at 12:30, many couples made their way to the beach or to the few get-togethers that were being held. The 1986 junior-senior prom was attended by over 200 teen- agers and will certainly be one that each couple will look back upon fondly. ALL DRESSED UP, sr. Scott Hartel and sr. Kevin Anglebrandt enjoyed the evening. 44 DANCING ON CLOUD NINE are sr. Lisa Ridley and date Mike Mathie. FUELING UP for more dancing are sr. John Phil- lips and jr. Jerry Hilborn. DECKED OUT DIFFERENTLY is soph. Jill Hamill with date Matt Miller, sr. SETTING A NEW TREND is jr. Candy Durham and date sr. Chuck Stringer. REMEMBER ME ALWAYS! The seniors are proud to have graduated from DHS. They express their new-found freedom in this group setting in the school courtyard. ANXIOUSLY AWAITING FLORIDA are seniors Jeff Peruski and Ricahrd Kunze at the airport. PREPARING FOR GRADUATION are Brian Popilek and Steve Blossom in the foreground, and Chuck Stringer in the back. GOOD BYES AND HUGS were given to the sen- ior class from the junior class on this joyous occa- sion. 46 Vi i. Our last moments Good times, shared laughter, shed tears, magic moments—these are what the seniors’ year were made of. Two of the highlights of the year were the sen- ior trip and graduation. During both of these events, we rediscovered friend- ships, reminisced, and undoubtedly had a great time. There were many mixed feelings about graduation, but the dominating attitude was “Alleluia! We’re free!” After graduation, the seniors were faced with difficult decisions—ones that would affect the rest of their lives. There was a good percentage who chose college life; some, the military; and the rest opted to start immediately in the working world. Whatever choices the Class of 1986 make, we will never forget the great times at D.H.S., and all the friends we made. We were lucky enough to grow up in Deckerville’s friendly and personal atmosphere, and that experience will benefit us for the rest of our lives. A thank you is extended to all of you who were a part of us. SOAKING UP FLORIDA SUN arc seniors David Twiss, Chuck Dumaw, and Brad Klaus. The beach was a favorite part of the sr. trip. THE SADNESS OF GRADUATION is shown by Steve Varosi and Doug Neumayer. DIPLOMA IN HIS HAND, Tim Parks expresses his joy! 47 UP DOWN. The latest stock report is up in Miss Yaroch’s room, and sophomores Lonnie Nye and Daryl Bolsby check out how their stocks are doing. GOOD OR NO GOOD? Who’s to say what these three freshmen are up to! Whatever it is Tracy Pattullo, Donna Taylor, and Tina Stolicker seem to be enjoying their lunch hour. 48 Time for changes Underclassmen Underclassmen—what does this word bring to mind? (The people you wouldn’t go out with if your life depended on it?) Not so anymore, now more than ever it is a common sight to see the seniors and juniors out with the sophomores and freshmen. Everyone seems to be pulling together and making long-lasting friend- ships. Deckerville High School has a very in- teresting assortment of students. First there’s the freshmen who are best known for being very energetic and nev- er losing their spirit. These students al- ways show up at all of the games and dances, and they always make themselv- es well known at these events. Fresh- man Terry O’Connor said about his class, “The future for our freshmen class looks bright and hopeful. We all look forward to making ourselves useful to society in the community around us.” Secondly, there is the sophomore class who have always been known for their outstanding athletes. This class has always excelled in sports and has had several of their classmates in varsity sports. Kari Sparkman said this about her class, “As the sophomore class comes closer to their final year, we are all starting to realize what life is really about.” Last, but not least, there is the junior class. This class has always been known for their cooperation and helpfulness to the teachers. Maybe they are a nice class because they followed “the class the teachers warned each other about.” Ruthann Varosi said this about the junior class, “Being a junior is great because of the thought of FINALLY becoming a senior.” The newest members to become part of the high school, the 7th and 8th graders, are just learning how to fit in. They are a fun loving group of kids with a lot of enthusiasm. STUDY BUDDIES? It looks like juniors Trevor Wagester and Barry Brinker are posing more than studying. 49 Making it “the night” Oh I can’t wait. The big night is al- most here! I hope my dress looks okay. What if my hair looks terrible?” These are just a few of the common worries just before the junior-senior prom. But they are NOTHING com- pared to the jitters that the juniors get just a few days before. Every year the junior class gets to decorate the gym to the best of their abilities; and even though it’s not the easiest thing in the world to do, they have a lot of fun doing it. For starters, some might get the night off from chores at home or maybe just from the same dreary routine of home. Then, on the Friday before the prom, the juniors get the whole day off from classes to scramble to get the gym fin- ished. This year the juniors began to deco- rate the gym on the Wednesday before the prom. They were the first class ever to use the entire high school gym, not just half of it as the previous classes did. Much headway was made the first and second nights, and they were able to fin- ish it up Friday night at about 8:30. It usually ends up that the juniors have to get up early on Saturday morning to fin- ish, but this year they didn’t. With all of the decorating done and the hard work that went along with it, the juniors could sit back, relax, and en- joy the prom the next night. Everyone thought the gym was decorated beauti- fully, and the juniors made it a very successful prom. CLASS OFFICERS: S.C. Nowell Lindke. Sec. Tammy Warczinsky, Treas. Jennifer Singler, Pres. Teresa Mosher. V.P. Matt Baslock. and S.C. Joel Bowerman. “I WANT DOWN! This is the feeling you get as Teresa Mosher and Trevor Wagester seem to be looking for an escape route from the air lift used so the ceiling could be decorated. 50 HURRY UP! Joel Bowerman looks as if he’s saying this to Vicki Moeller as they decorate one of the supports for the sky the juniors created. 51 Traci Abbott Karen Allin 11th WORKING WITH A COMPUTER, Joe Clor feels relieved that his programs are finally going to run. FEELING VERY PLEASED, Glen Taylor smiles about the grade he received on his test in mechanical drawings. Carla Anglebrandt Matt Baslock Rick Bittner Joel Bowerman Barry Brinker Kelly Broughton Bill Brown Janet Clor Joe Clor Becky Condo Charles Cook Lisa Crothers Richard Crowe Wendy Doty Candy Durham Carie Durham Larry Dutcher Christine Falk 52 Good days are . . . What is considered a good day? We all have good and bad days. Our stu- dents fee! that these are some things that they considered a good day. A good day is when ... Everything seems to fall right into place. You make it through the crowded hall- ways. You’re not pushed or shoved in the hall- ways. You get an A on a real hard test. You’re chosen student of the week. You don’t get put in a locker when you’re a 7th grader. You don’t get a swirly from someone bigger than you. You get a smile from a very dear friend. Someone remembers your birthday and decorates your locker with balloons. A snow day, when you’re a senior and you don’t have to make it up. You’re the first person in the hot lunch line. You didn’t fail the exam you thought you were going to fail. You’re crazy about the new boy in school, and he’s crazy about you too. You’re asked to the junior and senior prom. The career center bus gets back on time. You’re not sent down to the principal’s office. You make it on the cheerleading squad. You become homecoming queen in your senior year. You receive flowers from your sweetheart. You finally get your license so you don’t have to stay home and wait for a ride. You don’t have to stand outside in the cold waiting for the bus. Your parents don’t ground you for the weekend. Your parents give you money for the weekend. You receive your diploma after 13 years of school. The school gets the yearbook back on time. You finally lose that extra weight. The boy’s basketball team wins the championship game. Your teachers don’t give you any home- work for the weekend. You’re not tardy for class for the whole year. Your friends have a birthday party for you. You make it on the honor roll. You bring home all A’s on your report card. Margo Fink Karl Foster Darcey Fritch Darin Fritch Jody Goller Harold Grice Duane Hadrich Jeff Harter Jerry Hilborn Diane Hillaker Shelly Hooper Marcia Ingles Kelly Kerbyson Tracey Klaus Roland Kunze Bill Lawler Nowell Lindke Monica Mason 53 11th Missing. Dan Baysdell Doug Burgess Marty O'Mara Debra Van Dalen OH. WHAT FUN. Dave Slater looks as if he's having “one of those days in class. WHAT A JOKE! That’s what Rick Bittner, Larry Dutcher. and Roland Kunze seem to be say- ing as they take a history test. Ken McVittie Shellie McVittie Charles Mest Michelle Miller Victoria Moeller Teresa Mosher Cristi Nader Pat Pardy Bonnie Partaka Tracey Peruski Denny Philpot Bryant Piotrowski Bryon Reid Kim Richmond Stacey Richmond Dave Ridley Sandi Roggenbuck Lila Rumble 54 What a bummer! Ever have one of those days when everything just seemed to be crashing in on you? Those are the days many of us wish to forget. You just feel like kicking back and forgetting the whole world, or maybe just hitting something (or someone!) as hard as you can. Here’s just a few of those moments that seem to break your day. You know you’re having a bad day when ... The teacher for your hardest class gives you a pop-quiz. Your dog won’t even sit by you. You finally make it back to school, and you get suspended again. A sunny day turns cloudy-as soon as you walk out the door. Instead of sending you flowers on your birthday everyone forgot, your boyfriend breaks up with you. Your best friend moves away and forgets to tell you. The only test you ever studied for, you get a “D” on. You suddenly break out just before your first prom. You’re practicing driving the day before you get your license, and you total Dad’s new car. You dress up nice for the guy you like, and it’s the only day he doesn’t notice you. You try to impress a girl by giving her flowers, and it turns out that she has hay-fever. Your friends plan a surprise party for you, and you find out about it the day before. You get grounded the day before your sixteenth birthday. You just finish a 3-page report for a class, and the teacher switches it all on you. You are late for all of your classes because you got shoved into a locker between each class. You buy a gorgeous sweater, and the person you despise the most gets one just like it and wears it on the same day as you. The only seat left in the whole cafeteria is next to the biggest slob in the school. You wake up on the wrong side of the bed and smack right into the wall. The only day that you have off from work is a rainy day. The only stall not occupied in the bath- room has no toilet paper. You rip the rear out of your pants while you are at school. You lose your boyfriend’s class ring on the same day that he gives it to you. You get in trouble before you even get to school. Andy Sheldrake Max Simmons Jennifer Singler Dave Slater Shawn Slater Kelly Smith Lisa Spaetzel Karen Stone Deanna Sweet Glen Taylor Debra Thorning Sally VanDalen Rob Varosi Ruthann Varosi Kelly Vogel Trevor Wagester Tammy Warczinsky Karen Woodard 55 Why me? “Please, mom and dad, can I go to the dance tomorrow night? I promise I’ll be home early.” Doesn’t that sound like a typical teenager. Just as soon as you cause some trouble, you ask if you can go out, and there’s no possible chance you’ll be able to go anywhere for a long time. Through the years of high school you can always expect to get into some kind of trouble. What would life be like if you didn’t get into a little mischief here and there? Then there is the possibility that you might get caught, but you tell yourself you don’t care if you get caught or not. You just want to have a little fun. But when the finger starts pointing to you, watch out; you’ll never hear the end! Well, your parents just found out you did something wrong. So what comes next, you ask yourself. The two big words we all hate to hear, “YOUR GROUNDED!!” “Oh, no,” you say to yourself. “Now what am I going to do?” You go on and on pleading with your parents in hope that they will change their mind, but they don’t. So now you have to cope with being grounded. What can you possible do if you are grounded? After putting it off for so many weeks, you can finally clean your bedroom. Another possibility is reading a good book or magazine. Those seem to be good pastimes. Once you get grounded you think it’s the end of the world. You feel like you won’t survive at all. All you have to do is look on the brighter side of things, you can’t be grounded forever. Just be patient and think of all the things you could be doing. CLASS OFFICERS: Sec. Jamie Walton, S.C. Rep. Julie Rumble, V.P. Jeremy VanNorman, S.C. Rep. Kevin Pozsgay, Treas. Alan Hooper Missing: Pres. Eric Inbody. OH NO, now what am I going to do? Stacey Dutcher looks like he might have failed his English test, and his parents are going to be mad. It doesn’t look like he’ll be able to get out of this one. 56 LOOK OUT Mary Spitale; you’re in for the kill. You’ve just been caught by our principal, Mr. Broughton, and now you're having a nice discussion about the situation. 57 WHAT A BLAST I’m having says Tricia Smith. It sure looks like she’s facing the consequences of be- ing grounded. Oh well, it could be worse. What? No ride? It’s Saturday night and you just thought of a great idea. Why not go to the show with a friend? What’s the first thing that crosses your mind? How are you going to get there? It’s the same old question week after week. No matter what, every time you want to go some place you always have to depend on a ride. To us sophomores, a ride up town or a ride home is practically a gift. To oth- er people with their licenses, it’s no big deal. So what does the sophomore class do on weekends if they don't have their li- censes? Well, do you actually think something like that would stop them from having fun? No way! Most of the people try to find some- body older with their license and go out with them. You might think if you went out with somebody older, you would not fit in. Well, you’re wrong. You can have just as much fun, if not more. The only problem going out with older people is you may become too depen- dent on them—always asking them for a ride here and a ride there. What happens if you can’t find a ride? Most of the people either call up a friend to talk, watch television, or go in their bedroom and “turn up the radio.” If you still don’t want to stay home, you can always ask your parents for a ride. But how many kids like to be seen with their parents? If you’re one of those people who think it’s going to be forever before you get your license, don’t despair. Just be patient and meanwhile, have fun! EVERYBODY HOP IN and away we go. It seems like Mary Jo Smigill has a full load in her car. Sitting next to Mary Jo is Suzy Watta, and in the back seat are Dave Doerr and Julianne Pijanowski. Kristine Abend Dawn Bezemek Mike Brennan Craig Bryce Jerry Cameron Colleen Collins Brenda Condo Rick Davis Dave Doerr Stacey Dutcher Jamie Essenmacher Irene Falcon Jim Fiedler Lisa Flanagan Kelly Geek Dan Gibbs Bill Graff Jill Hamill Penny Hammerle Alan Hooper Lisa Howard 58 10th WATCH OUT says sophomores Rick Davis and Kristine Abend. They're in the school parking lot just waiting to cruise the streets of Deckerville. What else would you expect them to do after a rough day at school? 1 □ V i Jim Howe Eric Inbody Rob Koehler Steve Kubik Duane Lamont Dennis Lee a Kristine Lizak Buddy McEachin Troy Mosher Craig Mosure Missy Mullett Lonnie Nye Chuck Oliver Tim Patterson Pam Pelot Denise Peruski Rick Pfaff Julianne Pijanowski Kim Pohl Scott Popilek 59 V A way with words Oh no! I don’t want to do this. I’m so nervous. That is how the speech class sounded the first time they had to give a speech. No one felt ready when the time came to give their speeches. It was scary to get up in front of all those peo- ple, even for the so called “jocks” in the room. Something that made the first speech hard was trying not to laugh. That was not an easy thing to do because certain people in the back of the room would make faces. Those people usually suc- ceeded in making you laugh, but they hardly ever were caught doing it. When everyone was finally getting the hang of things, the teacher threw in something new, a pantomime. It is like a speech, but you can’t use words. You act out a scene. It was almost like start- ing over again. Everyone was so nervous. But like before they lived through it. Another speech the class did was for a contest. The theme was “New Hori- zons for America’s Youth.” The speech had to be three minutes long, and it had to go along with the theme. A first and second place speech was chosen from all of the speeches that met the require- ments. First place went to Michele Mill- er, and second place went to Jamie Wal- ton. Their speeches were entered in further competition. Even though speech class was scary at first, everyone learned a lot. There were many laughs and embarrassing moments, but it was fun while it lasted. SPEAKING HER MIND. Mary Spltale, sophomore, airs her feelings on the drunk driving issue. This has been a very talked about topic in Miss Mosure's 10th grade speech class. A Kevin Pozsgay Cindy Raines Tammy Redington Angela Reili Doug Rich Kevin Rich Heidi Roe Tina Rudduck Warren Rudduck Julie Rumble Ed Schmidt Shannon Seiler Dawn Sharbowski Michele Slater Mary Jo Smigill Tricia Smith Tim Sontag Kari Sparkman Mary Spitale Lance Stolicker Tim Stolicker 60 FIGHTING FOR COMPOSURE is one of the hardest parts of speech. This sopho- more. Tina Rudduck, is doing her best to keep it serious. Kyle Stoutenburg Tonya Swoffer Rodney Tanton Krista Taylor Rod Tenbusch Dan Thorning Tom Thorold Jeff Todd Carol VanDalen Jeremy VanNorman David Varosi Jamie Walton Suzy Watta Rachel Whitford Edna Willerton Brad Williamson John Willis Denise Wilson April Wyatt Ron Zdrojewski 10th 61 First year of high school You’re growing up. You are taking another step. You are leaving your childhood behind. You are entering high school. You are now a freshman. Becoming a freshman is exciting, but it may not be as great as you think. Once again you’re at the bottom of the ladder. You’re starting all over again. At least in 8th grade you ruled over the 7th graders. Now you are ruled by seniors, juniors, and sophomores. Even with all this against you, your freshman year is what you make it. It can be a year of making new friends with people your own age and people in higher grades. Or, it can be a year of making enemies and being stuffed in lockers. There are a lot of events that you don’t want to miss when you’re a fresh- man. First, there’s homecoming. Along with homecoming there is Spirit Week, the Snake Dance, the electing of repre- sentatives, King and Queen, the game at the end of the week, and best of all the dance. This is the first year the class of ’89 has really been involved in homecoming. For being beginners they really showed off their spirit. They dressed for spirit week, decorated the halls, and made a float which won first place. That’s quite an accomplishment—especially for their first try. There are many other events that the freshmen participated. Throughout the year they have proven themselves as be- ing mature enough to handle high school. Also, they are a lot of fun to be with, and they know how to have a good time. CLASS OFFICERS: Sec. Tonya Klaus. S.C. Rep. Trad Pattullo, Treas. Dale Stolicker, V.P. Tammy Reinelt, S.C. Rep. Richard Barker, Pres. Stephen Kelke. NO CHAIRS LEFT, at least that’s freshman Terry O'Connor's excuse for sitting on Brenda Martinez’s lap. 62 GOOD FRIENDS are hard to find. But it looks as though freshmen Tammy Doerr and Trina Tarala are doing ok. THOSE SMILES are too big; there must b€ some- thing going on. Freshmen Dale Stolicker and An- drew Setter are just being themselves. 63 John Allard Sheri Amey Daniel Armstead Richard Barker Brian Bezemek Daryl Bolsby Julie Bowling Billy Braun Leah Brinker Kim Bulgrien Jeff Cass Melissa Cleland Kelly Crowe Brian Davis Tina Day Tammy Doerr 6 Having a choice . . . Have you ever said to yourself, “Oh no, we still have to take math, English, gym, and science. What a bummer!” IN STUDY HALL, Steven Heilig seems very amused about something that caught his eye while studying. Don’t forget that you still have three other classes to choose from. When you’re a freshman, you get the opportunity to be an aide for some teacher’s class and you can still take study hall. There is one big change though; some of the classes you might choose are mixed. You may have more than just freshmen in your class; you might have some sophomores, juniors. and possibly some seniors. You’re still considered underclassmen, but at least you’re old enough and ma- ture enough to decide and make your own choice of what classes you might want for yourself. Making your own decisions is a big step for you as freshmen, but at least now you’re considered part of the high school and you’re more involved. Kristie Fox Elisabeth Fritz Steven Geiger Sarina Gillyard Deanna Hadrich Harold Hammond Danyell Hanaford Vickie Hartel Steven Heilig Sue Hooper Todd Janowiak Jean Karges Stephen Kelke Tammy Kenny Chris Kipp Kimberly Klaty Tonya Klaus Timothy Ladd Steven Lawler David Ledezma Charles Lohr 65 66 Brenda Martinez Chris McCully Thomas Medcoff Jolee Miller Steven Mosher Terry O’Connor Virginia O’Mara Colette Osborne Mark Oswald Melissa Partaka Traci Pattullo Greg Pearson Under pressure MIENTLY WAITING, Tammy Reinelt sits by e door for the bell to ring. Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’m finally getting older, and I’m getting a little more freedom.” As fresh- men, I’m sure everyone is feeling this way. This is the year that things seem to change alot. Just when you feel as though everything is going to turn out just right, a crisis strikes. It’s the feeling of having to decide whether or not to fol- low the crowd or to be and individual. This is a time to show everyone that you’re mature enough to decide what’s the right thing. You also have to decide what kind of friends are right. As you get older, it seems like you get grounded more often than before. This is because people expect more from you. So always remember that if you do the right things, you won’t feel so inse- cure. This means that by using yojr own judgement, it will make a better person out of you. So help avoid that pressure—do what’s right for you. Christine Rogers Gail Roggenbuck Lynn Rosario Candace Samuelson Andrew Setter Tammy Sherman Dale Stolicker Tina Stolicker Katrina Tarala Donna Taylor Harold Tarzwell om Tarzwell Susan Varosi Jose Villafranca Deborah Welsh Mike Wendt Yvonne White Sheila Wolschleger James Woodard Robbie Zeien Missing: Juan Castillo Juan Martinez 67 The junior The school bell rings which signals the change in classes, and people start rac- ing to .heir lockers. While going through the halls, some people are pushed, shoved, and picked on many times. Can you take a wild guess on who these unlucky people could be? Who else, but the junior high students! The junior high students have always been considered the bottom level so to speak. One word that a lot of people use to express how they feel about them is wimps! We all know that they really aren’t wimps, but it just sounds good for all the upperclassmen to call them that. Being a seventh grader is about the worst situation you can be in. When moving up from sixth grade to seventh grade, there are a few changes to go through. As a seventh grader you have to face seven different teachers; where as in sixth grade you only had three dif- ferent teachers. And let’s not forget they had recess too. In sixth grade you had three recesses. There was one in the morning, one at noon, and one in the afternoon. But in seventh grade you don’t have any recesses at all—just a lit- tle break at lunch hour, and that’s it. Another difficulty seventh graders go high blues through is getting their parents to let them go to school dances. It’s a really big thing to go to school dances when you’re in seventh grade or even in eighth grade. The problem is that some parents think their children are still too young to be doing that sort of thing. The dances give the kids a chance to go out and have fun without their parents watching them. Dances are a great op- portunity for young kids. Many seventh and eighth graders find their first dance scary. The timid junior high students line the walls wondering just what they should do. Of course, by the second or third fast dance they are pros at it. Then the DJ says, “Let’s slow it down for a while.” Some kids immedi- ately rush off to the bathroom or drink- ing fountain. A few brave students pair up and become a couple for at least one dance. Many romances can begin at a dance. First loves are usually found by eighth grade. That’s where “going together” comes in. Going with someone means you are a couple or, for the older generation, it’s like going steady. Let’s hope they don’t get carried away and fall madly in love. 7th GRADE OFFICERS: S. C. Rep. Angie Warczinsky, S.C. Rep. Tony Caig, V.P. Andy Apsey, Pres. Ryan Seiler. Treas. Don Trend, Sec. Ivan Fortushniak. r h 68 WHAT’S SO FUNNY? It looks like Todd Henry and Joe Rogers are having a fun time in Mr Ladd's class. • -T 8TH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS: Treas. Becky Williamson, S.C. Rep. Tricia Hooper, V.P. Sara Hillaker, Pres. Alex Lukshaitis, S.C. Rep. David Castillo, Sec. Dana Nutzmann SMILE EVERYBODY! Just look at all those crazy 7th and 8th graders. They’ll do anything for a laugh. r ms THE THREE STOOGES! No, it couldn't be. Jamie Arnold. Gracie Estrada, and Donna Bezemek show their friendship by putting their arms around each other. 69 70 Tracey Albertson Charisse Allard Jamie Arnold Tom Barker Jill Bartley Tammy Bauman David Beck Donna Bezemek Jackie Bezemek Lisa Bowerman Jennifer Broughton Danny Brown Tina Brown Jim Caig David Castillo Kristy Chappel Tammy Decker Matt Dreher Kelly Durham Treasa Dutcher Jeff Essenmacher Gracie Estrada Karen Geiger Marie Geiger Sheila Gibbs Jim Giraud Harold Gough WHAT A MESS! Who could believe that so much junk could gather in such a small place? Donna Bezemek seems to be thinking this as she cleans out her locker at the end of semes- ter. HEADS UP!” Coralee Wagcster and Sara Hillaker are bumping a volleyball against the gym wall. This is just one of the games learned In Phys.Ed. Angie Green Diana Green Karen Green Roger Green David Hadrich Rich Hall Heather Hanaford Brian Handley Shanna Hickson Sara Hillaker Brian Hooper Tricia Hooper Jason Howard Tonya Howe Jordan Innes Scott Janowiak Margo Jones Tonya Kamen Kristie Kappel Mike Kappel Phillip Kiteley Brad Klaty Melissa Koehn Jeremy Kosal Frank Krueger Mary Kubik Rob Laba Lisa Loss Alex Lukshaitis Michelle Maier Derek Marquardt Larry Mason Mike McVittie 71 8th Christina Mcrriman Dawn Messing Angie Miller Bill Miller Aaron Mitchell Tony Morton Marie Mosher Jennifer Nader Lori Nix Michelle Noble Dana Nutzmann James Oliver William Park Jamie Patterson Robbie Pattullo Lynn Pelot Linda Pohl Randy Raines Renee Raines Miracle Reili Amanda Sheldrake Jonathon Simmons Brandon Slater Joe Sousa Tina Srock Tim Stolicker Paul Stone Tammy Tenbusch Cheryl Van Dalen Coralee Wagester Tammy Warczinski Todd Wedyke Annette Welsh Missing: Mike Heronemus Carrie Meddaugh 7th Adam Wendt Ben Willerton Nancy Willerton Becky Williamson Karen Williamson Valorie Williamson Susan Abend Andy Apsey Eddie Armstead Paul Berna Sheila Beck Angie Bezemek Jamie Blackburn Dawn Braun James Brennan Stephanie Bunyan Leanne Burns Tony Caig PRETENDING TO BE working hard in Science class, Angie Bezemek is awakened by the pho- tographer. Scott Dumaw Danielle Farenger Ivan Fortushniak Tony Foster Angela Foote Lori Franzel Mike Govea Jeff Green Raymond Grice Jodi Handley Tammy Hayes Todd Henry Tim Hewitt Darren Hilborn Jennifer Hillaker Sherry Hoenicke Steve Jones John Karges Shane Logan Kenny Lohr David Loss Philip Lundgren Mike Maier Teresa McCully John Miller Tracee Morton HAVING PROBLEMS SEEING her paper. Wendy Mosure fills out a form for an eye test at the school. Missing: Todd Coffman Bryon Green Fred Martinez Joel Thompson WASTING TIME AGAIN? Or is Ivan Fortushniak really as busy as he's trying to look? Whether it's work or some type of note, Ivan's totally en- grossed with it. Wendy Mosure Lori Oswald Chris Phillips Tricia Reinelt Dean Roberts Joey Rogers Mike Salowitz Ryan Seiler Christine Slivka Darla Smith Tracy Smith Toni Srock Amy Stauffer David Stringer Tammy Stolicker Philip Swoffer Billy Tarala Curt Tessier Don Trend Laura Varosi Kristine Vogel Angie Warczinsky David Willing James Wilson Larry Wolf Renae Wolschleger 75 EAGLES ARE NUMBER ONE!! Stacey Richmond, junior, leads the student body in helping the Eagles in an action-packed pep assembly. WITH THE GREATEST OF EASE Junior Bill Brown leaps through the air in the long jump. Bill is also a sprinter for the Eagle boys’ team. 76 Time out Sports ■' v •± a 15-7 record. They also made it to the final game of district play. Our volleyball team is still trying to rebuild their program, but they have improved a great deal over the past few years. The good times and hard work in sports will probably stand out in the par- ticipants’ minds much more than their experiences in the classroom. Sports sometimes take up a lot of time, but it can give you many friends and memo- ries. In the long run the hard work does pay off. TIME OUT FOR A CONFERENCE-juniors Ka- ren Stone and Kelly Kerbyson and sophomore Missy Mullett head back to the bench with Coach Schramm for a time out talk. As we look back on the 1985-86 school year some of our fondest memo- ries took place on the athletic fields or track. Everyone had a really good time playing the sports, and most of our teams were successful in the NCTL race. Sports are a big part of our school. Almost everyone is involved in them in one way or another—if not playing the sport, at least, attending them or helping the team get ready at the pep assem- blies. Our athletes are filled with dedication, determination, and a lot of school spirit. This never dying enthusiasm has carried our football team to be NCTL champi- ons for the last three out of four years. Our girls basketball team was co-cham- pions with Akron-Fairgrove for the class “D” NCTL championship. The boys basketball team ended their season with 77 Eagles soar once more The Eagles won the NCTL champion- ship and went undefeated in the league for the second year in a row. The Eagles also missed the state playoffs by losing to Capac 13-10. One of the most exciting games of the season was played against Kingston. It was the best all around effort of the team the entire year. The guys really played their hearts out. Chuck Stringer had this to say about this game. Everyone really prac- ticed hard that week. The reason they worked so hard is because there aren’t a lot of people who get the chance to play in a championship game. That’s why I think the players worked so hard. They just wanted to be remembered as winners.” Our defensive coach Gene Lukshaitis thought that throughout the season the team stuck to their motto which was: “If you play as a team—you will win as a team.” The Eagles dominated the all-confer- ence selections on defense and offense as most of the team received 1st, 2nd, of honorable mention all league votes. School records for blocked punts were set by Chuck Stringer and most assisted tackles by Brian Popilek. Both players received recognition at the All-Blue Wa- ter Area level. Coach Gene Lukshaitis also said the Eagles played excellent games against Caseville, Peck, and finally Kingston as they continued their success in the NCTL. Our team captain, senior Tim Parks, had a few words to say about the sea- son, “Our football team this year was made up of a tough bunch of guys. We won all of our games except two. The two games we lost were both very close games. I believe our coaches taught us to be champions and that is why we did so well.” The Deckerville Eagle Football team ended its season with a 7-2 record. GIVING A PEP TALK, defensive coach Gene Lukshaitis fires up the Eagle defense. The Eagles were one of the area’s leading defensive teams, only giving up six touchdowns the entire season. AN EAGLE TOUCHDOWN is run in by leading rusher. Bill Brown, a junior, enroute to the home- coming victory against the North Huron Warriors. Bill also led the team in total touchdowns, making eight this year. 78 DRIVING THROUGH PECK DEFENSE is Fresh- man Richard Barker In the Eagles 19-6 victory over Peck. Richard was the Eagles kicker this year and later in the season started running the ball. CONCEALING THE FOOTBALL. Senior Mike VanNorman looks upfield for a hole in Deckerville’s game against Capac. Mike was a team leader both in games and in practice. Blocking for Mike is Senior Steve Varosi. DIVING TO RECOVER a fumble by North Huron is David Howe, a Sr. defensive starter. David has been playing football on the varsity squad for the last two years. DECKERVILLE OFFENSE LINES UP as the team ran a Wing-T offense this year. This offense lead them to a 56-0 victory over the North Huron War- riors and gave them the NCTL Championship. 79 Lady eagles dominate again The 1985 Varsity Eagle Girls had another outstanding year as they won yet another district title and a NCTL championship title. The league race boiled down to two showdowns with Akron-Fairgrove. The first encounter was won by the Eagles 52 to 41 and was part of a new record of 11 straight victories for a girl’s team. In the second match-up, the Eagles lost to the Vikings 49 to 45 and with the split both teams ended up at 15 and 1 to share the NCTL crown. With a share of the league champion- ship behind them, the Eagles looked forward to tournaments. Districts were held at Peck and the host Pirates met Deckerville the first night of play in what turned out to be the championship game. The Eagles dominated play with leads as much as 20 points in the second half on their way to a 60 to 50 win. The Eagles then went on to a 60 to 10 win over North Branch Wesleyan and a 52 to 30 win over Kingston to capture their fifth district title in six years. It was on to Frankenmuth and region- al play for Deckerville where they met league rival Akron-Fairgrove in the semi- final game. Things did not go well for the Eagles as they fell behind early and ended up losing 48 to 43, ending their season with a 19 and 5 record. The Eagle’s season would have to be declared a success even with the disap- pointment of not making a good tourna- ment run. Eight records were set during the season including most wins in a row, most assists, and most steals. Another big event that happened this year was the signing of Senior Mary Os- wald for a one-year extended scholar- ship with Central Michigan University. She commented, “I am very proud to be getting a scholarship to CMU; it is going to be a lot different than high school basketball.” Post season honors saw Mary Oswald receive NCTL first team honors with a unanimous selection for the second straight year. Mary also was named first team all-state Associated Press and UPI. Lisa Ridley was named second team all county and Karen Stone received honors as honorable mention all-conference and all-county. Varsity awards included: Mary Os- wald, Most Valuable; Karen Allin, Most Improved; Jennifer Singler, Best Free Throw Percentage; Mary Oswald, Most Rebounds and Most Points Scored. LOOKING FOR A TEAM MATE, Junior Karen LOOKING OVER THE HEAD of an Akron- Stone attempts to get the ball in bounds before Fairgrove Viking, Senior Lisa Ridley looks for time runs out. another Lady Eagle. 80 GOING BASELINE, Junior Karen Stone drives past a Port Hope player in a NCTL game. Karen contributed seven points in helping the Lady Ea- gles beat Port Hope 47-36. REACHING FOR THE SKY, Sophomore Missy Muilett dishes in another two points for the Lady Eagles while Senior Mary Oswald watches on. PUTTING UP A SHOT over the heads of the Ak- ron-Fairgrove Viking is Senior Michele Pattullo. Michele had two points in a losing cause as the Eagles lost 48-43. 81 a 19-5 season Varsity Girls Basketball DHS OPP 44 Sandusky 50 31 Harbor Beach 48 59 Caseville 48 46 Kingston 31 52 Akron-Fair. 41 62 CPS 26 53 North Huron 38 47 Port Hope 36 51 Peck 49 68 Owen-Gage 34 52 Caseville 33 49 Harbor Beach 44 46 Kingston 33 45 Akron-Fair. 49 49 CPS 31 50 North Huron 41 45 Port Hope 30 50 Peck 37 76 Owen-Gage 40 32 Sandusky 40 60 Peck 50 60 N. B. Wesleyan 10 52 Kingston 30 43 Akron-Fair. 48 1st Row: Michele Slater, Kelly O’Mara, Missy Mullett, Michele Pattullo, Kelly Vogel, Lisa Ridley. 2nd Row: Becky McCully, Kelly Kerbyson, Mary Oswald. Karen Stone, Jennifer Singler, Coach Nort Schramm. J.V. Girls Basketball a 15-5 season DHS OPP 27 Sandusky 35 31 Harbor Beach 43 40 Caseville 14 48 Kingston 32 46 Akron-Fair. 31 43 CPS 32 30 North Huron 37 27 Port Hope 18 22 Peck 4 40 Owen-Gage 41 33 Caseville 16 23 Harbor Beach 53 49 Kingston 33 46 Akron-Fair. 22 29 CPS 10 50 North Huron 30 39 Port Hope 8 20 Peck 7 30 Owen-Gage 23 50 Sandusky 35 1st Row: Sheila Wolschleger, Susan Varosi, Melinda Philpot, Julie Rumble, Traci Pattullo, Julie Bowling. 2nd Row: Denise Peruski, Tina Stolicker, Kim Bulgrien, Pam Pelot, Julianne Pijanowski, Coach Laurie Fletcher. 8? Varsity Football a 7-1 season DHS OPP 17 Sandusky 7 20 Owen-Gage 6 7 Akron-Fair. 6 29 Ca Seville 0 19 Peck 6 56 North Huron 0 23 Kingston 3 10 Capac 13 29 CPS 0 1st Row: Tim Parks, Jeff Pearson. Richard Barker, Matt Inbody, Jimmy Dennis, Pat Pardy, Bill Lawler, Bill Brown, Steve Mathie. 2nd Row: Coach Bob Staskiewicz, Chuck Walton, Andrew Sheldrake. Jeff Peruski, Tom Thorold, Lance Stolicker, Chuck Cook. Steve Varosi, Dennis Philpot, Coach Gene Lukshaitis. 3rd Row: Mike VanNorman, Brad Klaus. Kevin Piotrowski. Brian Popilek, Rodney Tanton, Duane Geiger, Doug Neumayer, Joel Bowerman, Mgr. Tony Foster. 4th Row: Mgr. Ryan Seiler, Mgr. Andy Apsey, Coach Andy Ylisto, David Howe, Trevor Wagester, David Ridley, Mgr. Paul Stone, Mgr. Alex Lukshaitis. Junior Varsity Football a 3-4 season DHS 8 Sandusky OPP 24 0 Burton-Atherton 35 8 N.B. Wesleyan 27 26 CPS 6 12 North Huron 0 8 Kingston 12 1st Row: Coach Dan Dean, Dale Stolicker, Kevin Pozsgay, Jeremy VanNorman, Scott Popilek, Jim Fiedler, Jeff Todd. Stacey Dutcher, Andrew Setter. Mike Wendt. 2nd Row: Dan Armstead, John Allard, Alan Hooper, Doug Rich. Steve Heilig, Bill Graff, Terry O’Connor, Tim Ladd, Stephen Kelke. 3rd Row: Tom Medcoff, Tom Tarzwell, Steve Lawler, Mark Oswald, Greg Pearson, Mike Ridley, Brian Bezemek, Robert Zeien, Brian Davis. Daryl Bolsby. Missing: Coach Paul Nutzmann. 83 We are a spirit sensation Cheerleaders—where would we be without them? They seem to increase the intensity of the game and bring ev- eryone attending to the highest spirits possible. The varsity football, varsity basket- ball, and junior varsity basketball cheer- leaders all did an entertaining pom-pon routine this year. The varsity football cheerleaders did their routine to Dire Straits “Money for Nothin’”. They per- formed their routine on parents’ night. The varsity basketball cheerleaders per- formed their routine at the last home game to “Boy in the Box” by Corey Hart. The J.V. also performed their routine that night to “Mony, Mony.” This year’s cheerleaders received maijy compliments throughout the sea- son for their outstanding enthusiasm and pep all through the season. This year’s varsity basketball cheer- leading co-captain, Erin O’Connor said, “Cheering for my last season was a special privilege. All of us got along great, and all of us got to know each other better.” The varsity football squad’s coach this year was Annette Graff. Varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen basketball cheer- leaders were coached this year by Debbie Warczinsky and Terri Gillis. Junior varsity cheerleader, Julie Rum- ble, said this about their season: “We had a lot of good times cheering for our J.V. boys. They played well this season and won a lot of games, so that made it even better.” This year’s freshmen cheerleaders didn’t have a lot of games, but at the games they had, they did a super job. The captains this year were: Varsity basketball, Kelly O’Mara and Erin O’Connor; J.V. basketball, Julie Rumble and Tricia Smith; and Freshmen basket- ball, Nichole Richmond and Tammy Reinelt. VARSITY WINTER 1st Row: Lisa Spaetzel. Sandy Roggenbuck, Jeanette Nagey, Alysha Gillis. Erin O’Connor, Lisa Krueger. 2nd Row: Kelly Broughton, Kelly O’Mara, Stacey Richmond, Ruthann Varosi. LET IT RAIN! Nothing dampens the spirit of the varsity football cheerleaders at our homecoming victory. 84 PEP, PUNCH, AND POWER helps these girls cheer on the Ea- gles to another varsity basketball victory. VARSITY FALL 1st Row: Kelly O’Mara, Michele Pattulio, Erin O’Connor. 2nd Row: Ruthann Varosi, Teresa Mosher, Lisa Krueger, Debbie Wojtas, Shelly Pozsgay. Top. Jeanette Nagey. FRESHMEN 1st Row: Debbie Welsh, Nicole Richmond. Alysha Gillis, Sheila Wolshleger. 2nd Row: Tammy Reinelt. Trina Tarala, Top- Tonya Klaus. J.V. 1st Row: Candi Rice, Tricia Smith, Julie Rumble. 2nd Row: Alysha Gillis, Kari Sparkman, Kristine Abend. Penny Hammerle. 85 SHOOTING FOR TWO Is junior Trevor Wagester. Following up for the rebound is senior Duane Gei- ger. BEING AGGRESSIVE, sophomore Tim Stolicker puts up a shot in a crowd. PUTTING UP A SHOT in traffic is senior center Richard Kunze. Getting set for the rebound is sen- ior Duane Geiger and freshman Richard Baker. 86 Slow start but strong finish The varsity basketball team started out the year on a sour note by losing to Sandusky. Then as the season went on the Eagles got stronger. They went on to win the next couple of games. The Eagle team went on to have a winning season. They had some close games against Kingston, Caseville, and Peck and managed to come up with the wins. A few of the players earned some special honors. Tim Stolicker earned 1st team all league with a unanimous deci- sion, and Duane Geiger earned 2nd team. Tim Stolicker also went on to earn an All Blue Water 2nd team honor. The Eagles record this year was 15-7. For the first time in a long while the Ea- gles played in the Class C Districts. They played Cass City in the opener and won a close victory. Then they made it to the final game of the districts but failed to prevail as they lost to San- dusky. This year the Eagles had a new coach. His name is Warren Warczinsky. Coach Warczinsky coached on the junior varsity level for several years, and this year he got his shot at the varsity coach- ing job and took it. The team did really well under the guidance of their new coach. Most of the players on the team had Coach Warczinsky as a coach while they played on J.V. The Eagles played with a little more enthusiasm this year. They had some tough competition in and out of the league this year, but managed to do really well. Tim Stolicker led the Eagles in scoring, Tim Parks led in assists, Richard Barker led in blocked shots, and Duane Geiger led in rebounds. The team ended up 4th in the league with 12-4 mark. This year’s team captains were Tim Parks and Duane Geiger. EAGLES LEADING SCORER Tim Stolicker, a GETTING READY TO SCORE another point for sophomore, puts up another jump shot for two the Eagles is Darin Fritch, a junior guard, points. 87 WATCHING THE VOLLEYBALL CLOSELY. Ju- nior Karen Allin works on her serving technique during warm-up before a game. SETTING THE VOLLEYBALL is not as easy as sophomore Mary Jo Smigill makes it look. DOWN AND READY for a returning ball, sopho- more Julianne Pijanowski is ready to make her next move. 88 IN THEIR READY POSITION, the team anxiously awaits the serve of the opposing team. Only time will tell At the beginning of volleyball season at Deckerville, the Michigan State Uni- versity coach came to a clinic sponsored by the Deckerville girl’s volleyball team. Teams from Peck, Marlette, and other such schools came to the clinic. The girls were taught the correct methods in which to hit the volleyball and also the correct foot stances. Many other things were taught at the clinic to make them better volleyball players. Even though the girl’s 1985-86 volley- ball team was very young, they made a big impression on many opposing teams. The team included two juniors and eight sophomores, which leaves plenty of time for them to develop their volleyball skills and put fear in opposing teams. In the county tournament, which was held at Peck, Deckerville won 1-3 games against C-PS with scores of 15-3, won, 15-9, lost, and 15-4, lost. They then went on and lost to Brown City with scores of 15-6 and 15-12. In the district tournament, which is now Class C, Deckerville played USA in their opening game and lost 0-15 and 10-15. The team that they played went on to the finals where they were defeat- ed by the number one rated team in State Class C, the Elkton-Pigeon- Bayport Lakers. Team awards went to Julianne Pijanowski and Karen Stone with Most Improved. Karen Stone, an Honorable Mention All County, had Most Valuable. Karen Allin got Most Points Scored. Suzy Watta had an unanimous choice for Most Enthusiastic. The Lady Eagles also went to the Caseville Invitationals and made a very strong appearance but did not win like they had hoped. Deckerville beat North Huron 15-10 and 15-9. Even though Deckerville never took a place in the tournament, they gave the team that eventually won a good run for their mon- ey by scoreing 13 to their 15 points. Varsity Boys Basketball DHS a 15-7 season OPP 65 Sandusky 77 57 Kingston 50 76 Akron-Fair. 53 61 Owen-Gage 38 59 Port Hope 43 68 Harbor Beach 55 52 North Huron 59 52 Peck 43 82 CPS 58 66 Caseville 69 64 Sandusky 81 48 Kingston 56 54 Akron-Fair. 40 71 Owen-Gage 56 68 Port Hope 61 48 North Huron 50 62 Peck 61 61 CPS 44 58 Caseville 57 55 Harbor Beach 47 69 Cass City 68 51 Sandusky 62 1st Row: David Howe, Bill Brown, Jerry Hilborn, Tim Parks, Darin Fritch, Dennis Philpot. 2nd Row: Coach Warren Warczinsky, Richard Barker, Trevor Wagester, Richard Kunze, Tim Stolicker, Jeff Peruski. J.V. DHS a 17-3 season OPP 57 Sandusky 54 50 Kingston 47 52 Akron-Fair. 39 75 Owen-Gage 43 85 Port Hope 50 52 Harbor Beach 47 48 North Huron 33 67 Peck 44 60 CPS 53 67 Caseville 47 56 Sandusky 57 60 Kingston 58 73 Akron-Fair. 47 74 Owen-Gage 43 62 Port Hope 26 66 North Huron 68 67 Peck 44 60 CPS 49 60 Caseville 32 39 Harbor Beach 53 Boys Basketball 1st Row: Ed Schmidt, Stacey Dutcher, Danny Armstead, Alan Hooper. 2nd Row: Tim Sontag, Scott Popilek, Rod Tanton, Lance Stolicker, Coach Dave Messing. 90 Freshmen Basketball 1st Row: Tom Tarzwell, Chris McCully, Stephen Kelke, Daryl Bolsby. Brian Davis, Tony Dunlap. 2nd Row: Andrew Setter, John Allard, Dale Stolicker. Harold Tarzwell, Mark Oswald. Robbie Zeien, Coach Tom Youatt. Varsity Volleyball DHS OPP 0 Sandusky 2 0 Kingston 2 0 Marlette 2 1 CPS 1 0 Peck 2 0 Port Hope 2 0 Akron-Fair. 2 0 Caseville 2 1 CPS 1 1st Row: Kristine Lizak, Krista Taylor. Julie Rumble, Shannon Seiler. 2nd Row: Lynn Pelot, Karen Stone, Karen Allin, Missy Mullett, Coach Linda Williams. 1st Row: Melissa Cleland. Jolee Miller. Brenda Martinez, Tammy Kenny. 2nd Row: Donna Taylor. Tina Stolicker, Kristie Fox, Coach Sue Fagan. J.V. Volleyball DHS OPP 0 Sandusky 1 0 Marlette 1 0 CPS 1 0 Peck 1 1 Owen-Gage 0 0 Akron-Fair. 1 1 CPS 0 1 Port Hope 0 0 North Huron 1 0 Kingston 1 91 Baseball has slump in hitting This year’s baseball team started training in March. Their coach, Richard Walker, had very high hopes for this team. The team lost four senior starters to graduation last year, but it had a lot of young talent coming up. The season started off slowly, and it didn’t really look good for the team. They were doing everything right except they weren’t hitting the ball. This slump went on for six games. The day the team played at Peck the season seemed to take off. Winning both games, the team showed everyone that they had the talent to win. From that point on the team became closer and started to play ball like they knew they could. At the end of the regular season the eagles had finished 6-10 in their league. After the districts they finished 6-16 overall. The team voted senior Tim Parks Most Valuable Player. Tim is a very fine athlete and is always very supportive to his fellow teammates. Junior Darin Fritch was voted Most Improved Player. Darin was the pitcher with the most wins. He also led with most times at bat, most runs scored, the highest batting average, and the most stolen bases. The Top Pitcher Award was given to junior Andrew Sheldrake. Andrew led the pitchers in innings pitched, strikeouts, and shared the most games pitched with senior Doug Beck. Andrew Sheldrake, Doug Beck, and Darin Fritch each had one save. In comparing this year’s statistics to last year’s, it was learned that they scored 73 runs to last year’s 141. The team did, however, improve a great deal defensively. This year they had a higher fielding average and fewer errors in the field. '-T «I LEADING OFF from first base is Doug Beck, a TOTAL CONCENTRATION is what senior Matt senior on this year s team. Doug led the team this Inbody needs as he waits for the throw to first year in earned runs with an average of 2.3. base. 92 DOWN IN THE DIRT, junior Andrew Sheldrake slides safely back to first base in district play against CPS. ON HIS WAY to first base is junior Darin Fritch. Darin led the team in most stolen bases this year. 93 SPRINT IT OUT! Senior Mike VanNorman heads down the first base line to get on base for the Ea- gle team. Best league record is achieved The Girl’s Varsity Softball Team had a very successful season during the 1986 year. Even though they did not end up with an NCTL championship, the ladies had a lot of fun. They ended up with all-5 league record, which was the best league record the eagles have ever had in past years. Even though the lady eagles started out really slow, they got their stuff to- gether and had an overall batting average of .517%, and an overall field- ing average of .837% for the year. One of the team leaders was sopho- more Michele Slater with a fielding average of .927% and an on base average of .706%. She also had 32 runs and 26 stolen bases. Senior Mary Oswald had a batting average of .514%, a fielding average of .899%, and an on base average of .698%. She also had 7 home runs and 27 stolen bases. Senior Michele Pattullo had a .973% fielding average and a .593% batting average. She had two home runs and lead the team with 33 stolen bases. The lady eagles were very disappoint- ed in their try at their first Class C dis- trict championship. The ladies lost their first game by one run to the Ubly Bearcats. The future is bright for the lady softball team as there are nine people returning, four of which are starters. The lady eagles are ready to surprise many opposing teams in the years to come, so look out! League and district honors went to senior first baseman Michele Pattullo, sophomore outfielder Michele Slater, and senior shortstop Mary Oswald. Sophomore pitcher Julie Rumble was named to the honorable mention all-dis- trict. Team honors saw Mary Oswald, Michele Pattullo, Michele Slater, and Ju- lie Rumble with most valuable. Julie Rumble was most improved, Michele Slater was best on base percentage, and Michele Pattullo was best fielding average. GETTING INTO THE SWING of things, junior GETTING READY for her turn at bat, sophomore Tracey Peruski hits the ball with everything she Michele Slater takes a couple good swings, has. 94 MAKING A GOOD THROW to home plate, senior Mary Oswald shows her good fielding ability. 95 TAKING A TIME OUT, seniors Kelly O'Mara and Michele Pattullo relax after playing a hard and tiresome game. On the right track It was uncertain as to where the sea- son was headed with the varsity boys team consisting of mostly first year runners, and the girls team once again struggling for enough members to make up a good team. It was definite that both teams were in need of some confidence, spirit, and a little more pep to make this season a successful one. This years boys’ coach, Dan Dean, has built the team up from their lack of enthusiasm in the past few years. The boys team finished second in the league meet, not far behind league rivals Ak- ron-Fairgrove. At the first meet, things fell together naturally to show that this would be a good year. Many members were seated high in the league with Bill Graff and Richard Barker both taking first in the league meet and many others taking seconds and thirds. Although the girls team was small this year, Coach Dale Ladd had all the girls participating in events that best suited their abilities. In the league meet both the mile and the two-mile relay teams placed second in close races with Akron- Fairgrove. These teams both consisted of Melinda Philpot, Tina Stolicker, Shellie McVittie, and Kristine Lizak. On Saturday, May 17, the teams trav- eled to Breckenridge for the regional track meet. Bill Graff had an excellent performance in the long jump, taking first place and qualifying to go on to the state finals. Richard Barker also quali- fied in the 100-yard dash by taking sec- ond. Both athletes have had outstanding seasons and will continue to be a large asset to the track program in the future. 96 CONCENTRATING FOR POWER is sophomore AIMING FAR is the lady Eagles' Melinda Philpot. Tom Thorold preparing for his final throw in the This freshman is competing in the discus throw at shot put. the Deckerville vs. CPS track meet. HIGH IN THE SKY is sophomore Bill Graff as he completes a long jump in a varsity track meet. CRUISIN’ ALONG, senior Chuck Walton passes up his competition in the two-mile relay. LENDING A HAND to her fellow classmate is sophomore Krista Taylor as she helps sophomore Kris Lizak stretch out before she competes in the 440-yard run. 97 Varsity Baseball J.V. Baseball 1st Row: Barry Brinker, Darin Fritch, Tim Parks. Marty O'Mara. Glen Taylor. 2nd Row: Charlie Cook, Andrew Sheldrake, Jerry Hilborn, Mike VanNorman. Matt Miller. 3rd Row: Mgr. Mike Wendt, Lance Stolicker. Brian Popilek, Steve Varosi. Doug Beck, Bryant Piotrowski. 4th Row: Scott Popilek. Rodney Tanton, Joel Bowerman, Coach Dick Walker, Jeff Peruski. DHS OPP DHS 2 Marlette 9 0 Port Hope 2 Marlette 3 10 Port Hope 1 0 Ubly Bad Axe 9 2 Akron-Fair. 5 0 Akron-Fair. 1 Bad Axe 8 2 Reese 0 North Huron 10 8 Owen-Gage 0 North Huron 3 4 Owen-Gage 7 Peck 1 9 Peck 4 2 CPS 12 1 Caseville 10 0 Ca Seville 2 6 Kingston 9 13 Kingston 9 0 CPS 4 2 CPS 3 1st Row: Mike Brennan. Buddy McEachin, Steve Heilig, Lonnie Nye, Robert Zeien, Tony Dunlap. 2nd Row: Mgr. Ryan Seiler. John Allard. Stacey Dutcher, Dan Armstead, Jeremy VanNorman. Alan Hooper, Coach Dave Blackburn. 3rd Row: Kevin Pozsgay, Ed Schmidt, Richard Barker. Daryl Bolsby, Craig Bryce, Mike Peruski. OPP DHS OPP 3 6 Marlette 4 1 2 Bad Axe 5 11 5 North Huron 0 4 5 North Huron 0 12 9 Peck 0 1 21 Peck 0 3 5 Akron-Fair. 0 17 Akron-Fair. 4 10 Kingston 0 9 Kingston 2 9 Peck 2 7 Peck 1 Boys Varsity Track 1st Row: Ed Fortushniak. John Phillips, Dan Armstead, Matt Miller, Richard Barker. Richard Kunze, Brian Bezemek. 2nd Row: Coach Dan Dean, Trevor Wagester. Dale Stolicker, Bill Brown, Doug Beck, Sean Mullett. Dennis Philpot. 3rd Row: Bill Graff, Jeff Pearson, Kevin Piotrowski, Rodney Tanton, Doug Rich, Bryant Piotrowski. DHS OPP 63 Sandusky CPS 88 18 96 North Huron 27 88 Owen-Gage 23 49 Akron-Fair. 97 98 Kingston 40 101 Caseville 19 103 Peck 25 Place Invitationals Score 2nd NCTL League Meet 94 3rd Brown City 106 3rd Harbor Beach 49 5th Sanilac County 40 Varsity Softball J.V. Softball 1st Row: Kim Bulgrien, Susan Varosi, Michele Slater, Traci Pattullo, Ka- ren Stone. 2nd Row: Lisa Ridley, Michele Pattullo, Kelly O’Mara, Missy Mullett, Tracey Peruski, Coach Gene Lukshaitis. 3rd Row: Mgr. Tracee Morton. Mary Oswald, Penny Hammerle, Julie Rumble. Ruthann Varosi. 1st Row: Denise Peruski, Tammy Kenny, Leah Brinker, Melissa Cleland, Sheila Wolschleger, Kathy Ellis. 2nd Row: Coach Karen VanAlstine, Nichole Richmond. Carmella Raetz, Candi Rice. Trina Tarala, Sue Hooper. Coach Richard Richmond. DHS OPP DHS OPP DHS OPP 1 Marlette 3 13 Port Hope 3 8 Marlette 15 2 Marlette 13 15 Port Hope 0 4 Marlette 15 11 Ubly 10 6 Akron-Fair. 10 9 Bad Axe 4 1 Bad Axe 2 13 Akron Fair. 12 10 Bad Axe 3 4 Bad Axe 1 6 Owen-Gage 17 28 North Huron 21 15 North Huron 12 9 Owen-Gage 8 16 North Huron 9 9 North Huron 8 8 Ubly 9 25 Peck 14 2 Peck 5 22 Peck 8 10 Peck 6 15 Akron-Fair. 10 19 CPS 7 9 Akron-Fair. 17 22 Caseville 8 17 Caseville 3 14 Kingston 2 19 Kingston 0 6 CPS 10 4 CPS 6 Girls Varsity Track w.d 1st Row: Donna Taylor, Tina Stolicker, Kristine Lizak, Shellie McVittie. 2nd Row: Lori Flanagan. Yvonne White. Melinda Philpot. Gail Roggenbuck. Coach Dale Ladd. 99 Jr. High Sports Junior High sports are an important part of the sports program. This is a time of growing for our future varsity athletes. Without these sports many hours would be spent on learning the ba- sics instead of working on more compli- cated parts. This program has been very successful in the past with many of our teams taking high honors. Sports is one of the few extracurricular activities that these students are offered. So being a part of a sports team is quite a privilege. 8TH GRADE BASKETBALL 1st Row: Kristie Chappel, Melissa Koehn, Jamie Arnold, Treasa Dutcher, Charisse Allard, Margo Jones, Karen Geiger, Tina Brown. 2nd Row: Tricia Hooper, Gracie Estrada, Michelle Maier, Dana Nutzmann, Valorie Williamson, Karen Williamson, Becky Williamson, Lynn Pelot, Coach Nort Schramm. 7TH GRADE BASKETBALL 1st Row: Angie Warczinsky, Dawn Braun, Lori Oswald, Kristine Vogel, Tracee Morton. 2nd Row: Stephanie Bunyan, Tammy Stolicker, Angie Bezemek, Teresa McCully, Renae Wolschleger. Coach Nort Schramm. 8TH GRADE FOOTBALL 1st Row: Tony Morton, Brian Hooper, Danny Brown, Alex Lukshaitis, David Castillo, Brian Handley. 2nd Row: Phillip Kiteley, Tom Barker, Jordan Innes, Tim Stolicker, Paul Stone, Larry Mason, Coach Warren Warczinsky. 3rd Row: Coach Karl Buhl, Robbie Pattullo, Jeremy Kosal, Todd Wedyke, Richard Hall, William Park, Mike McVittie. 100 8TH BASKETBALL 1st Row: Brian Handley, Jeremy Kosal, Danny Brown. David Beck, Tony Morton, Robbie Pattullo, Alex Lukshaitis. 2nd Row: Coach Dan Whitwam, Adam Wendt, Paul Stone, Jordan Innes, Richard Hall, Todd Wedyke, David Castillo. 7TH BASKETBALL 1st Row: David Willing, James Blackburn, Michael Salowitz, Andy Apsey. Ryan Seiler, Billy Tarala. 2nd Row: Coach Jeff Tanton, Scott Dumaw, Dean Roberts, John Karges, Tony Foster, James Brennan. 8TH CHEERLEADERS Sitting: Tammy Tenbusch, Annette Welsh. Kneeling: Sheila Gibbs, Amanda Sheldrake. Standing: Tina Brown, Ka- ren Geiger, Melissa Koehn. 7TH CHEERLEADERS 1st Row: Angela Foote, Renae Wolschleger, Angie Bezemek. Teresa McCully. Traci Smith. 2nd Row: Laura Varosi, Tammy Stolicker. Tracee Morton. Top: Toni Srock. BOYS TRACK 1st Row: Michael Salowitz, James Blackburn, David Willing, Billy Tarala, David Stringer. Joey Rogers. 2nd Row: Tom Bark- er. Ronald Dore, Randy Raines, James Brennan, John Karges, Adam Wendt, Coach Deb Yaroch. 3rd Row: Alex Lukshaitis, Todd Wedyke, Paul Stone, Brian Hooper, David Castillo, David Beck. GIRLS TRACK 1st Row: Dawn Braun, Lisa Loss. Jamie Arnold, Charisse Allard, Tammy Stolicker. Tracy Smith. Cheryl VanDalen. 2nd Row: Jennifer Hillaker, Stephanie Bunyan, Coralee Wagester, Tina Brown. Lisa Bowerman. Kristine Vogel, Sherry Hoenicke, Coach Deb Yaroch. 3rd Row: Angie Bezemek, Michelle Maier, Valorie Williamson. Linda Pohl, Dana Nutzmann. 101 GIVING A SMILE for the camera while having AREN’T THEY CUTE! Pictured below are the fun and eating a good meal at Breakfast Only preschoolers who will soon be a part of the are third graders Jenny Buhl and Jill McEachin elementary student body. from Mrs. Smith’s class. 102 Time to grow Elementary Elementary, what does this mean to you? Do you think of little children playing in the sun at recess and sitting in class learning to read and write? Well, these are only a few of the things that children do in elementary. Our school has its elementary in the same building as the high school. Some memories shared in school are from the elementary, such as music class, gym time, library, or the special events such as the Christmas program or the Halloween parade. In these next few pages, we will illustrate some of those special times with you and let you peek in at them. We have selected one particular area in each classroom and have written a story about that special feature. Children pick up many habits and attitudes while in elementary. Many of these things stay with us for the rest of our lives. That is why in the early grades children are taught to share with one another, be friendly, and be kind to other people. And as we move on to another grade, we are taught more. But as you will see in the next few pages, they learn a great deal while having fun. ON THIS WINTER DAY the playground is waiting for the children to come out and play. Helping the young There are many people in our elementary who are a great help to the children in school. When you mention the speech therapist or the school psy- chologist, people have a tendency to say, “Oh, I didn’t know we had a speech therapist or a school psycholo- gist.” Once they are aware of this, they can realize the part they play in teach- ing children and helping them to grow. There are also many people whose jobs we take for granted. For instance, who would want the job of the recess aides? They have to listen to the chil- dren’s problems and keep them from getting into trouble or hurt. Could you stand outside trying to watch approximately 200 children all at the same time? They really have their work HELPERS IN THE ELEMENTARY: Vickie Wagester, substitute recess aide; Lois Jensen, re- cess aide; Kathleen Franzel, cafeteria aide. Missing: Ruth O’Mara, Virginia Mucha, and Phyllis Ridley. WE CAN HELP! Librarian Jane Fortushniak and her assistant Helen Shanks are always willing and able to help you when you need something in the library. cut out for them. It’s also nice to know that when the children go to the library that they have someone to answer any questions they have. The librarian and her assistant are always ready to answer questions and to help the children locate that special book. They have a type of orientation for each class at the beginning of the year to remind them of the library rules and how to use the library to their ad- vantage. Thanks to Mrs. Darlene Davis, the children can also enjoy music class. Mrs. Davis comes into school to teach her mu- sic classes for free. Music can be a fun time, but the children are also learning at the same time. LEARNING FUN! Music is a fun time, but it also can be a rewarding time full of learning. MAKING LEARNING FUN. Mrs. Connie Schaffner helps her students who need help in speech. Pic- tured with Mrs. Schaffner is Steven Abend. Rod- ney Keller, and Tammy Trowhill. 105 SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST, Cheryl Hosier, and her secretary, Debbie Saiowitz, work with the testing and placement of students. A helping hand To most of us Bucket Brigade means reading, and we all know reading is im- portant! This program is developed to help children in grades 1-6 with reading prob- lems. Bucket Brigade is helpful to many students who are having some trouble with words, sounds, and syllables. Volunteers come into this program agreeing to help one child or several children twice a week to improve on their reading skills. Teachers consider this program to be a definite benefit to the students. Let’s not forget special education and reading teachers. These people give a great deal of help to students who need specialized instruction. BUCKET BRIGADE CORDINATOR Mrs. Marlene Sheldrake. READING IS FUN; Reading teacher Mrs. Janet Pearson and reading aide Mrs. Lillian Michaels love to teach students the principles of reading. Missing: Mrs. Sandra Ylisto, Special Education Teacher. THIS IS FUN; Michelle Welsh of the P.M. Kinder- garten is having a great time during recess. 106 6TH ram Barbara Wilson Learning by doing A topographical map of Canada was constructed by Mr. Karl Buhl’s sixth grade class. The map was made from plywood, plaster of paris, and paint. The students constructed the map as a project related to their studies of other countries. The students said that it’s easier to understand and learn about something if you can really see how it works. The students in the picture are Kristy Brown, Richard Hamill, Gary Karges, Jeremy Handley, and John Peresta. Mr. Karl Buhl Jason Bezemek Jahnpayne Bowling Kristy Brown Brian Bryce Danny Dickinson Michael Garcia Richard Hamill Jeremy Handley Tricia Hillman Nick Hooper Gary Karges Keri Klaty Melanie Mosure Michelle Mosure Jeremy Ostrowski John Peresta Heather Reinelt Chuck Roberts LeAnn Rumble Larry Schmitt April Thorning Nancy Turner Douglas Weeks [ragiMgggtggggmuiTytiTtiimffaiaaKigKimgitimtftgigtinHd «limn 6TH « Space age i I Mr. Leyndyke’s class has been , involved in the space program. I The students have been learning , about the planets and the solar I system. They have also been J putting together models of the space shuttle in their study. This year the class has joined n the Young Astronauts Club. They ' get pamphlets, brochures, and ma- l terial relating to space travel. J The students pictured are: I Missy Bower, Kelly Shanks, Billy Kubik, and Andrea Sweet. Mr. Kirk Leyndyke Jonathon Arnold Melissa Bower Darryl Diamond Holly Dusette Ben Fortushniak Robert Garcia Samantha Gillyard Steven Hadrich Jessica Haynes Sheila Innes Jason Kappel William Kubik David Lamont Kimberly Lawler Brent Marquardt Robert Meddaugh Jeremy Peruski Kelly Shanks Deann Smith Monica Spranger Andrea Sweet Norlene Wagester Steven Wilding � « n n n ■ Missing: Jennifer Todd 108 6TH 2+2-4 The annual math competition for Deckerville’s sixth grade was held on February 20, 1986. Thir- teen sixth graders took part. Two of the winners will be invited to at- tend Delta College on April 12 for the regional competition. Pictured above are Nathan Fritz, Mrs. McGuire’s room, and Melanie Mosure, Mr. Buhl’s room. These two students both tied for the honor of first place and now are able to compete against differ- ent students around the state. « ■ n « i I i Mrs. Ellen McGuire Michael Abbott Chad Berger Scott Cleland Richard Cedzymski Debbie Condo Betsy Cook Leonard Day Daniel Diamond Nathaniel Fritz Marla Froehlich Melissa Garcia Paul Geiger Chad Heilig Karin Johnson Lori Kelke Andrew Kiteley Jennifer Lopez Tammi Morton Patrick Patten David Schmidt Samantha Wagester Fred Warczinsky Christina Welsh 109 «rara 5TH a a a j The masked man a a a a a How about this for a change of pace? After all, it certainly is dif- ferent! When the regular class work is done and it is time for art class to begin, this class definitely goes all out. Pictured is Kara Boice, who is a patient and calm model. These students are making plaster of par- is faces. They also work with string art, weaving, and latch hooking. As you can see, this 5th grade class has much talent. Mrs. Joanne Buhl � Steven Berna Jason Bittner I Kara Boice j Kevin Braun A John Burgess Kristie Cedzynski I Leticia Chappel Joseph Collins I Christopher Dore Angela Gadomski , Laura Gillyard Chad Hooper p Dana Kamen I Nichole Maier P Melissa Mason I Paula Nutzmann Spencer Osborne I James Oswald Jj Monica Raetz Bonnie Redington J Jon See I Beth Smith ' David Sygit n i « ' 3X 110 rrrrnm 5TH iiiiai Bump, set, spike After all of the brain-straining work for the day is finished and the books can be put away, these students have some spare time left to spend on pleasure. This 5th grade class has gym once a week in order to unwind a bit and compete in a challenging game of volleyball between the guys and girls. In addition, the students also play kickball, softball, and dodgeball. As you can see, no mat- ter who wins the game, everyone in this class is a definite winner. Mrs. Patty Campbell Heidi Bartsch Mario Bunyan Sarah Brinker Deborah Collins Jodi Franzel Autumn Hodges Christina Kipp John Lindemann Francisco Martinez Brooke Melcher Eric Muxlow Paula Pardy Scott Peruski Lisa Rumble Allen Smith Dean Thorold Tom VanSickle Mario Villafranca Andrew Wendt John Willerton Amy Willing Jonathan Woodard Missing: Tina Sample Joseph Vinokunow ' i ' 1 1 ' ' ' ' 111 nmiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiij Liminn «i� i: mingi: Tennis anyone! Mr. Warren Warczinsky’s fifth grade class is learning a new sport — tennis! Mr. Warczinsky said that tennis is a sport that can be carried on through life and can be played with another friend. You don’t need nine players like you would in softball. The class really enjoyed going to the village park at recess, because they said they enjoy learning the fundamentals of ten- nis. Pictured to the right is Alan Nutzmann giving his classmates a few pointers. Mr. Warren Warczinsky Monique Allard Michelle Barker Erick Burns Melissa Chernow Robert Collins Robin Darr David Deike Kristie Dore Heidi Foote Brian Geiger Misty Hanselman Anthony Hewitt Carl Hoenicke Lisa Keller Deanna McEachin Melissa Moeller Alan Nutzmann Brandon Russell Amy Schryer Christopher Stone Tina Struck Jon-Martin Wendt David Woodard tT TiitutwiiitTtuiiKuagitgHiammmtgiTi 4TH Ltaitagg; Where could it be? The library plays a major part in the elementary school. Mrs. Joanne Jacobs takes her fourth grade class to the library once a week. At the beginning of each year the students will learn to use the card catalogs. After learning to use the catalogs, the students are responsible to find their own books. At first they find it a little hard, but by the end of the year finding a book becomes a breeze. Pictured are Missy Wilson, Jeromie Foote, and Fritz Mat- thews. Mrs. Joanne Jacobs Sara Arnold Pete Chernow Jason Farenger Jeromie Foote Rebecca Gadomski Robin Herrick Bobbie Jo Hooper Paula Howard Gary Kenny Christopher Logan Fritz Matthews Heather Maynard Russell Mosure Jessica Nugent Jessica Peruski Nathan Richmond Charles Roe Melinda Shanks Wesley Smith Steven Szilivagyi Deborah Taylor Chris Warczinsky Melissa Wilson aiiiiinmiiiMiiiiiiMiimumiiiniiHiiniiiiHmiiiTm frumit 4TH I n Back to the past I Mrs. Kathy Sweet’s class went J to Greenfield Village to observe I many new things such as a glass Jj maker at work, the first invention of the light bulb, and an old fashion taffy and bread store. I Many of the houses were old and contained many antiques such as t kitchen hardware, beds, and one 1 house even had the first record I player. Many of the houses were 1 taken down piece by piece from their original place and put togeth- er at Greenfield Village. Pictured I with a group of students is Mrs. Phyllis Ridley. n : � n I n n ■ Mrs. Kathy Sweet Angela Apsey Mandy Darr Angelita DeLeon Michelle Dunlap Sarah Fritz Andrew Gough Tina Hooper Brian Kartanys Jeffery Klaus Mike Lawler Angela Lindley Frederick Mardlin Aaron McCully Greg Martinez Mindy Meddaugh Ronald Noble Christopher Orton Kristie Pallas Jennifer Reinelt Angie Ridley Brian Salowitz Rosemary Shanks Darin Weeks n I 114 nintimi.mminiiririwfiiiiHtigiHTwir 4TH Looking back Greenfield Village is a fantastic place to visit and a great influence on many people, just ask any fourth grader. While at the muse- um, the students saw such things as old-fashioned cars, trains, air- planes, and a lot of old farm ma- chinery. Some of the students real- ly enjoyed listening to the tour guide talk about the chair which President Lincoln was shot in or the car in which President John F. Kennedy was shot in. Pictured in front of a model-T car are some of the fourth grade students. Mr. Michael Williams Nancy Abend Matt Blackburn Casper Blossom Andrew Davis Michael Defer Homero Eggert Amanda Fagan Mary Falcon Randy Franzel Joseph Handley Michael Hoig Ryan Hooper Bonnie Howard Gerald Jones Laura Keinath Amy Kethman Christopher Lapeer Tarah Meddaugh Alicia Meissner Walton Mosher Kristie Nezworski Melissa Slater Kelly Walling A ' mna us ♦ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ it ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ♦ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ♦ ★ ★ ★ it it it it ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ it it it it it it it it it it it it ★ it it it it it it it it 116 uzu 3RD Spelling it out Miss Kathy Bunyan’s third grade class competed in the 1985- 86 Spelling Bee. The students practice a list of words for about a month. Many of the words on the list the students have had on past spelling tests. The students play a spelling game where each student gets a word to spell, and if they spell it wrong, they are out of the game. Pictured above are: Angela Russell, Daniel Patrias, Laura Roberts, Martin Bezemek, Trina Trowhill, and Jody Regentin. Miss Kathy Bunyan Stacey Abraham Eric Behnke Martin Bezemek Connie Brown Marcy Chernow Casey Collings Ryan Deanda Troy Dutcher Carrie Geiger Heather Gifford Ricky Govea Shane Hayes Robert Hole Steven Howard Henry Lindley Albert Maier Daniel Patrias Jody Regentin Laura Roberts Angela Russell Tracy Simpson Jennifer Slivka Shannon Smielewski Cory Stoutenburg Trina Trowhill Katherine Wagester Johnny Welsh Cynthia White Walter Wolf IllllIIIllIlllililllilUllllllllllllBBBllllillll’lllllUlllltMm r v i 11 � n 3RD Old time classic As another year rolls around and winter comes into sight, Mrs. Ruth Falk’s class begin’s to prepare for the making of their classic Christmas angel. The first thing they have to do is collect the items needed to make the angel such as a detergent bottle, glue, tin foil, and yarn. The students then work hard so that they can take the angels home. Pictured to the left are some of the proud students and their “classic angels.” Mrs. Ruth Falk Craig Allard Eric Bezemek Gina Brinker Charity Creamer Bert Dore Elizabeth Fortushniak Elizabeth Giraud Sonia Gruber Drake Haynes Randy Herrick Paula Hewett Kelly Kappel Jason Kenny Jeffery Kelley Hattie Kethman Heather Kiteley Victoria Lindemann Matthew Lundgren Ronald Mardlin Daniel Metrovich Samantha Nix Robert Raetz Donald Rumble Heidi Samuelson Brandon Schroeder Stephanie Smielewski Corey Taylor Curtis Vogel Catherine Watson « 117 mum 3RD Breakfast club As you can see, this is no ordi- nary lunch. Mrs. Smith and her third grade class visited Breakfast Only during their lunch hour, for shall we say, “brunch”! Each stu- dent paid a small price for the fan- tastic food they ate. The children’s brunch consisted of french toast and milk. Pictured are Shelly Logan and Mandy McGregor, who are enjoy- ing an excellent meal. The class enjoyed this trip very much, and someday they hope to visit again. Mrs. Sue Smith John Abend Troy Brown Jenny Buhl Rebecca Cleland , Rolee Eggert Jason Essenmacher Brad Franzel Kenneth Jones Steven Howard Craig Innis Michael Keinath Tara Klaty Shelly Logan Perry Matthews Erica Maurer Jill McEachin Nichole McEachin Mandy McGregor Penny Nichol Steven Noble Caroline O’Connor Marci Peters Lindsay Russell Joseph Shanks Richard Spranger Joshua Stefan Stacey Theobald Talisa Vogel Ryan Warczinsky Jennifer Wilson nrrrm 2ND Looking enthused « Do • you remember when you used to sit in music class singing songs? Well, you can still hear songs being sung in music class al- most everyday of the week. One of the most important events that the children look forward to is the Christmas Concert. That is when all the chil- dren from kdg. to 6th grade sing their hearts out for mom and dad. Here, Mr. Hosier’s class is just having a good old time singing some of their favorite songs. Mr. Allen Hosier Lloyd Armstead Alicia Bennett Gaberiel Blossom Michael Bowers Holly Bunyan Michael Cedzymski Melissa Cook Angela Dumaw Christopher Franzel Ariane Gough Kristina Hillman Franklin Howard Catherine Jensen Lisa Kenny Nancy Martinez Jamie Meddaugh Eric Merriman Kevin Nezworski William Perez Christian Peresta Jillaine Prill Jennifer Simpson Ryan Taylor iiuxui 2ND ! « d ! Singing for joy d A very special field trip was tak- d en by Mrs. Murray’s second grade ! class. They visited Autumnwood to d sing Christmas carols to all the el- ders. The class enjoyed every d minute talking and visiting with 2 each and every one of them. I The class learned a lot by being with the Autumnwood residents. n I They had a great time and hope to return in the future. f Pictured with one of the senior d citizens are classmates Renae u Abend and Jessica Fagan. d d d Mrs. Neita Murray Renae Abend Melissa Bezemek Scott Bowerman Melinda Bowling William Chernow Jessica Fagan Raymond Gadomski Sharon Geiger Bradley Gibson Joshua Graves Timothy Henry Joseph Kipp Laura Kubacki Andrea Lindke Matthew Lindley Michelle Lopez Lisa Meddaugh Jarred Melcher Catherine Reuter Misty Samuelson Holly Schroeder Tracy Sears Bradley Sharbowski xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxixxxxxixxxxxxxrg] 120 r'!■� ■� -� HHf flTIim� 2ND DZZZllT What .... a penny? Laurie Froehlich, an x-ray technician from Deckerville Com- munity Hospital, visited the class. Mrs. Froehlich brought several x- rays for the class to see. Five of the x-rays were of special interest because they were of the classmates. The class viewed Sara Cleland’s jaw, Steven Boice’s broken leg, and chest x-rays of Alanson Schryer and Lynne Szilvagyi. The most unusual x-ray showed very clearly the penny that Meghan Froehlich swallowed. The class enjoyed her visit and hope to see her again. Mrs. Margaret Russell Kevin Armstead Michael Benjey Steven Boice Barbara Brown Annette Castillo Charity Caswell Sara Cleland Michelle Condo Nathan Davis Linda DeLeon Andrew Dunlap Jeff Dreher Meghan Froehlich David Hayes Jennifer Martinez Melissa McGregor Heather Northrup Jennifer Ostrowski Kristen Robson James Schmidt Alanson Schryer Kevin Shanks Tricia Smith 121 wm«! 1ST Apple fever On October 23, the class went to the Lexington Apple Orchard. They went through the orchard by haywagon and were shown how the apples are grown and harvest- ed. Later, the packing and storing procedures were explained. Another exciting event of the trip was visiting the Cider Mill and Farm Market where the students all received a glass of cider and a donut. The class was also given a pumpkin and a bag of apples to take back to school with them. Mrs. Martha Broughton Nicole Allard Bobbie Joy Armstead Eric Daley Allison Detgen Adam Foote Toya Gagnon Jaime Gibson Michael Gough Melissa Grifka 'eremy Herrington Jeremy Kipp Suzie Kiteley Aaron Lamont Matthew Lindemann Rhonda Mardlin Crystal McCarty Randy Muxlow James Park Lee Page JoAnna Roe Amber Russell Andrea Sadro Shane Smielewski II 122 1ST ■wwwwm. m.wi Trisha Vogel Melissa Williamson Tracie Zdrojewski Missing: Denneil Ridley School plays Do you remember when you looked forward to the school fair? Were you anxious for your parents to see your school work with the big star or the A+ on a paper you did, or maybe to watch you perform in a school play that you did? Well, Miss Cleland’s first grade kids put on three plays for their parents to see and enjoy. Taking time out of their busy re- hearsal time are pictured some kids who happily posed in their costumes. These children are all excited about putting on their plays. Miss Joan Cleland Tanya Avery Timothy Barth Patricia Bowerman Jason Creamer Lyle Defer Karrie Dore Rebeccah Fagan Trisha Franzel Douglas Fritch Christopher Garza Jason Handley Earl Hewett Audrey Kolar Katherine Long Phillip Nichol Andrea Noble Beth Ann Orton Mikki Rich Sandra Saldana Heather Slivka Daniel Sousa Anthony Theobald Robert Turner 123 n n n n ii « n n n H H II H II K H II II « II A A II H II II n n « � n n n n n n � n « rag«irgtiirFmtnmnn«� :in� � � n� .tfmi | Holiday tradition We celebrate holidays all through the year. In each of these holidays, a tradition is carried on. During the Thanksgiving holiday, a tradition of a big turkey dinner is served. As you can see, these chil- dren are having a lot of fun mak- ing peanut butter, which is an es- sential topping for their homemade bread. In addition, with a little help from their teachers, the chil- dren also participated in preparing homemade butter. For this first grade class, this was a holiday to be remembered. Mrs. Nancy Williams Steven Abend Christi Bach Tera Barr Adam Belger Jeremy Bright Heather Deanda Dana DeLeon Agustin Hernandez Julie Herrick Donald Heuer Jason Innis Mary Kartanys Rodney Keller Jason Kubacki Donald Mardlin John McConnachie Samantha McVittie David Metrovich Jennifer Reid Andrea Roskey Neil Russell Tammy Trowhill Angela Turbok � « « n � I Btzmizzzzzmmzmzizazzizzzmizx gggTfgggm gggggr gggggggn Jf I-� - � :” � ” � -� -� - � KDG mtrirr A, B, C’s This year’s developmental class consists of 12 students who are taught by Mrs. Rose Lilly. While in this class, the students learn how to count to five, write their name, recognize shapes, and do bigger tasks such as doing pre-math and pre-spelling. One of the biggest factors contributing to this class is getting along with others. After these students learn all of these basics and learn them well, they are able to attend regular kinder- garten the following school year. Mrs. Rose Lilly Randy Abbott Scott Belger Nichole Bezemek Thomas Bezemek Christa Brill Kari Jo Buhl Doug Bungart Sheila Flanagan Andrew Hall James Heilig Brent Holzhei Jason Hooper Amanda James Jessica Kolar Elyce McCully Kelly Parrott Jennifer Phillips Shannon Regentin Elizabeth Reuter Rebecca Slivka Christopher Stacer Cristi Stauffer Kendra Szilvagyi Melissa VanSickle Chad Vogel Michelle Walker Rosie Albergo Jennifer Bright Jzene Chase Elizabeth Creamer Jolene Herrington Robert Jensen Jessica Maier Angela Nichols Missing: Anthony Tomika Michael Lindke � « ' « K rrirn KDG jaij atm 1j Jeremy Dreher Gregory Fagan Terry Foote Amy Grifka Kellie Hillman Wayne Kenny Andrew Mater Darek Maurer Angela Messing Alisa Nichol Trisha Noble Shelly Park Cory Schumacker Tia Sontag Lori Sweet John Szymanski Jennifer Tanton Robert Thompson James Vogel Michael Watson Brenda Willing Jennifer Barr Jennifer Bower James Brown Gary Gruber Missing: Tom Gagnon [IIIIHltiniliminmiiimmilkimfl Malinda Perez Gary Ross Brian Shagene Michelle Welsh Mrs. Grace Twiss Andrew Abend Erica Armstead Melissa Barker iiHiiiiiiimm « ■ tlT� 1 ««iii-M-nMii� ™ « ■ «iwimiimiiimiiii KDG lhhii� ; Costume parade Summer Webb The elementary K-3 participat- ed in the costume parade. The stu- dents were dressed up in old and new costumes such as He-Man, the Hulk, and the Care Bears. The students paraded through town led by the high school band. Mrs. Twiss’s class won the best costume award for this year. It gives the students the fun of dressing up. As the years go by, the costumes get better and better. Many of the citi- zens of Deckerville turn out every year to see the costumes that the students wear. It’s a fun time for all! 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Deckerville, Michigan Boron Pennzoil Products Farm Home Delivery (313) 376-2545 • 24-Hour Emergency Care • Pediatrics • General Surgery • Ultrasound • Obstetrics Gynecology • Outpatient Specialty Care 376-2835 135 PLASTA-COAT INC 2485 Black River St., Deckerville (313) 376-9025 SANILAC COUNTY BANK Deckerville and Sandusky Member FDIC DECKERVILLE VETERINARY CLINIC Phone: (313) 376-2425 Deckerville, MI 48427 J.L. Turbok D.V.M. D.L. Schroeder D.V.M. J.F. Walton D.V.M. M.E. Fox D.V.M. G.L. Collings D.V.M. T.E. Michalek D.V.M. S.N. Finch D.V.M. 138 JAMES L. REUTER D.O. MICHAEL JAMES P.A. DR. LEVI GUERRERO M.D. Deckerville Creamery Dis’t. of London’s Farm Dairy Products STEVE KELKE - Owner HALE INSURANCE 2515 Maple Street 6110 Stone Road 376-4555 Deckerville, Mi. Phone: (313) 376-6115 313-648-4184 COUNTRY LANE OF BEAUTY SANILAC OFFICE SUPPLY Supplies - trophies - Awards - Machines DeSlQHGr BCfb FfitCil Appointment Only (313) 376-9965 32 East Sanilac SANDUSKY. Ml 48471 2231 Forester Rd. 376-4320 Cjuja SaCeA, One. •YOU GAIN. WE GAIN ACE HARDWARE Bridal Registry small appliances. paint, tools 2096 BLACK RIVER ED GUZA DECKERVILLE. Ml 48427 BENDREY, BRINING, SWEENEY NARTKER, P.C. Certltled Public Accountants 47 Austin St., Sandusky, Ml 48471 (313) 648-4931 64 Westland Dr., Bad Axe, Ml 48413 (517) 269-9909 6144 Cast Cass City Rd., Cass City, Ml 48726(517) 872-2005 DECKER PAINTING ROOFING Quality Workmanship at Competitive Prices” All Types of Roofing Re-Roofing—Build ups—Repairs Interior and Exterior Painting Roller Brush—Spray 4715 Loree Road, Deckerville Deckerville 376-3635 TELEPHONE (313) 648-2458 Dr. Stephan Jankowski OPTOMETRIST 93 S. MORSE By Appointment Sandusky. Michigan 48471 (313) 622-9624 25 -National Goad Csuyiaeerincy , Afed. specialists in prototypes GARRET W. FORBIS 2525 N. LAKESHORE RD PRESIDENT PORT SANILAC. Ml. 48469 139 SANILAC COUNTY OFFICIALS CHEVROLET f PONTIAC Allen E. Keys James A. Marcus George E. Benko James Young John G. Osborn Delene Schultheiss Kenneth A. Rhead Maurice D. Turnbull Stuart Armstead Circuit Judge Dist. Judge Probate Judge Prosecuting Attorney Sheriff County Clerk Treasurer Register of Deeds Drain Commissioner HAZEN AMEY Chevrolet and Pontiac The Great Highway Performers LIBERTY LANES LTD. 648-9860 100 Kristian Sandusky, Ml Banquets Bowling Pizzas Food Liquor Golfing CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS FROM uo POWERS HARDWARE (517) 864-3842 Phones (313) 376-4731 KRAMER IMPLEMENT McEACHIN EXCAVATING AND FARM DRAINAGE Duet z— T ractors—Belarus Fiscar Plows 6495 N. Ruth Rd. Palms, MI 48465 Ponds—Tiling—Land Clearing—Dozing Dick McEachin Deckerville PH. (313) 376-4556 SMITH IMPLEMENT, INC. Bill Smith VARTY’S AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 313—648-3333 408 S. South Sandusky 313—387-2915 Sandusky, MI 48471 Bad Axe Deckerville jNADAk Elkton WAIw Harbor Beach Varsity Jackets also sold here. lm‘ Ballentinif Pharmai-v In The Heart Of Downtown Deckerville' JOAN RICK BALLENTINE, R.PHs. 3477 Main St Hours Mastercard Deckerville. Ml 48427 Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 Visa (313) 376-2825 POLEWACH STORES CO. Sandusky—Richmond Bad Axe—Pigeon Marlette—Harbor Beach One STYLING SALON RANOY SUTHERLAND Owner and STvliST 27 Lincoln St SANcyjsuv. Ml Mon -Sat 646-4012 WAYNE’S AUTO TIRE SERVICE Wheel Alignment and Wheel Balancing Complete Auto Service 2522 Black River Street Deckerville, Ml 48427 (313) 376-8244 Compliments of SAFEMARK TIRES ■ BATTERIES Deckerville IGA FOODLINER Keith and Joanne Smith GERALD KEINATH 1729 DECKERVILLE RD - DECKERVILLE - 313-376-4836 141 RUTH FARMERS ELEVATOR INC, V ISTANDARD) 1! 864-3391 Grain, Beans, Feeds, Fertilizer, and Farm Supplies 864-3760 Farm Implements and Hardware 864-3856 Gas Station, Tires, Batteries, and Tank Wagon Service Ruth, Michigan Amoco Products Fuel Oil—Gasoline—Diesel Fuel—Motor Oils—Farm Oils Phone: 376-6185 Greases—Industrial Lubricants 648-4135 Keep Fill Deliveries 864-3480 Deckerville, MI ASHER OIL GAS CO., INC. faiths, 1 142 Compliments of CITIZEN’S FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN 48 S. Elk Sandusky, Mich. 48471 Spray Painting—Textured Ceilings Wallpapering LARRY’S DECORATING ROOFING INTERIOR EXTERIOR Larry Hooper 3899 Loree Rd. (313) 376-4474 Deckerville, MI 48427 PROTO-CRAFTS 4740 Shabbona Rd. (313) 376-4280 CRAZY HORSE STABLES AND TACK SHOP Downington Rd. Deckerville Boots—Hats—Belts—Goosedown Coats—Vests 622-8150 622-8754 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE GROUP William Lakatos, M.A. Agent 3300 State Rd. Bus. 313-376-4444 Deckerville, MI 48427 Home 313-376-8413 KERBYSON MEATS Noted for our meats of fine flavor tenderness” Beef-Pork-Veal Custom Cut Wrapped 4812 Loree Rd. 376-9916 143 STONE INSURANCE “The Service Agency” 3439 Main Street DELLA WRIGHT COUNTY COMMISSIONER Deckerville, MI 48427 Phone: (313) 376-2915 iksmf AOIMT srtr' District 4 Custer • Forester • Sanilac • Wheatland Brldaehampton • City of Sandusky Good Luck Seniors Compliments of DAIRY QUEEN Brazier Sandusky, MI We treat you right brazier. We wan! tO BE YOUR Banker SANDUSKY BANK SANDUSKY • MARLETTE • PECK • YALE, MICHIGAN member F 0 I C 144 Compliments of DECKER VILLE DIE FORM COMPANY Deckerville, Michigan 376-2245 Pm. 313-648-9S50 c f-C cVianion I T.V. Appliance, Sales, Service Authorized Zenith Admiral Dealers Phone: (313) 648-4091 Buick. Olds. inc. V CHEVROLET k 366 E. SANILAC AL HANSON SANDUSKY. 46471 BARKER’S SALVAGE 2115 Forester Rd. Deckerville, Ml Congratulations Class of ’86 us MORTIMER LUJg? LUMBER 345 S.SarxAjafcy Rd (M19), Sanduafcy, ML, 48471 (313)648-2051 • GIFTS • JEWELRY • BRIDAL REGISTRY • ARTCARVED CLASS RINGS Zreasure Chest 60 South Elk Sandusky. Ml 48471 BONNIE GRABITZ Ph. |Apea313) DEBBIE STEINHAUS 648-3577 COMMERCIAL - INSURANCE - RESIDENTIAL Phone (313) 646-4211 SANILAC GLASS CO. 16 7 E. SANILAC AVE. SANDUSKY. Ml 46471 40 YEARS OF GLAZING EXPERIENCE Bill Kaatz Aluminum Entrancm Auto Glass Plkxiolas Alum, doom Closers mirrors Window Glam Plate Glass insulated Glass Fserolass Screen FLOWERS BY KEVIN 2486 Black River St. Deckervllle, Ml Phone: (313)-376-4600 LOT FARM SURVEYS SUBDIVISION TOPOGRAPHICAL MORTGAGE SURVEYS Deckerville Medical Clinic RONALD C. MILLER M.D. 2433 Black River Deckerville, MI 48427 8 n. Elk Sandusky, mi 4847) 3)3-648-3440 JOHN A. MILLETICS Registered Land Surveyor RUMMEL STUDIOS INC. Formerly Julius the Photographer 418 Woodland Dr. Sandusky 648-4799 146 PATRONS Abbott Well Drilling, Deckerville Armond’s Garage, Deckerville The Bee Hive, Sandusky Brabrant Auto Salvage, Deckerville Mr. Bill Brown, Argyle Hardware Carsonville Party Store, Carsonville Dott Manufacturing, Deckerville Evelyn’s Swirl-n-Curl, Deckerville Farmer’s Petroleum Co-op Inc., Sandusky Fun on Wheels, Sandusky Gorringe D.D.S., Sandusky H R Block, Sandusky Hacker’s Funeral Home, Sandusky Lazaro Esguerra Javier M.D., Sandusky Jerry’s Foodland, Sandusky Kingston State Bank, Kingston Kirby Co., Sandusky Kritzman’s Inc., Sandusky Larry’s Refrigeration, Deckerville Lynn’s Beauty Shoppe, Palms Larry Mason, Deckerville Mater’s Mechanical Repair, Deckerville McCarty Auto Service, Carsonville C. Phillips, Deckerville Jerry Marge Pijanowski, Port Sanilac Pillsbury, Sandusky Roberts Tackle Sports, Deckerville Sandusky Christian Book Store, Sandusky Sandusky Vision Center, Sandusky Sanilac Florist, Sandusky Silver Tavern, Deckerville Thomas Simmons D.D.S., Port Sanilac Slender Fitness Salon, Deckerville Sperry’s New Holland, Sandusky Stein-Walker Co., Bad Axe Swoffer Implement, Deckerville Archie Thomas Real Estate, Port Sanilac Three in One, Deckerville Village Beauty Shoppe, Deckerville Violet’s Beauty Shop, Deckerville Westpark Styling, Sandusky WMIC, Sandusky SINBAD’S VIDEO Fred Cindy Mardlin (313) 376-4143 3722 Main Deckerville, MI 48427 147 THE END IS NEAR. Junior Marcia Ingles thinks C’MON BELL, RING! This is what sr. Richard longingly of her upcoming action-packed senior Kunze and jr. Michelle Miller seem to be saying as year. they anxiously wait for the bell to ring. WORKING HIS FINGERS TO THE BONE, sopho- more Rod Tenbusch slaves all day for varsity cheerleader Jeanette Nagey during the winter fes- tival. HOW ABOUT A RIDE? Senior Raeann Wagester is decked out in her easy rider suit during spirit week. 148 Looking back in time As the last dance was danced, the last game played, and with all the books turned in, we left the ’85 86 school year with many memories. For many it meant another exciting wait to see what the next school year held. For the seniors, it meant graduation from school and the gigantic step into a whole new world—life as an adult. Some seniors were off to college while others were eagerly beginning their ca- reer. For the juniors, the end of this year brought the thrill of finally becoming a senior. To the sophomores, the summer brought many trips to the beach as they tried out their newly acquired driver’s li- censes. For the teachers and the rest of the staff, summer meant a break from rowdy kids and some time alone with their families. But it also meant time to be thinking about and preparing the next year’s activities. Although the year started out slowly, it soon got past that stage. We, the year- book staff, hope that we have captured in this book some of the more treasured moments you’ll want to remember from the ’85-86 year at DHS. SAY CHEESE! Seniors Laura Warczinsky and Debbie Wojtas pose for the camera despite being in the middle of class. 49 THEY CALL THIS FUN? Seventh grader Tony Caig’s expression appears to be saying this as he sits in math class. 9th-12th Grade Index Abbott, Traci 14,17,52 Abend. Kristine 20.21.25,58.59,83,85 Allard. John 64,83,91,98 Allin. Karen 16,52.81.88,91 Amey, Robert 14 Amey, Sheri 64 Anglebrandt, Carla 52 Anglebrandt, Kevin 38,44,46 Armstead, Daniel 64,83,90,98 Arnold. Paula 14,38,152 Barker. Richard 17,36,62,64,79.83,86.90.98 Baslock, Matt 50,52 Baysdeli, Dan Beck, Doug 38,46,47,92,98 Bezemek, Brian 18,20,64,83,98 Bezemek, Dawn 7,25,58 Bittner. Richard 20,52,54 Blossom. Steve 14,25,38,46 Bolsby. Daryl 48,64,83,91,98 Bowerman, Joel 5,15,26,36,50,51.52,83,98 Bowling. Julie 64,82 Braun, Billy 64 Brennan, Michael 14,23,24,58,98 Brennan, William 14,23,38,46 Brinker, Barry 49.52.98 Brinker, Leah 24,64,99 Broughton. Kelly 11,14,16.18,26,52,84,152 Brown. Bill 52,76,78.83.90,98 Bryce. Craig 58,98 Bulgrien, Kim 64,82,99 Burgess, Doug Cameron, Jerry 58 Cass, Jeff 64,66 Cleland, Melissa 64,91,99 Clor, Janet 6,22,23,52 Clor, Joe 14.22.23.52 Collins, Colleen 58 Condo, Becky 52 Condo, Brenda 58 Cook. Charles 14,23.24.25,52.83.98 Crothers. Lisa 3,13,52 Crowe, Kelly 64 Crowe, Richard 52 Daghuer, Marcell 14,20 Davis, Brian 64,83,91 Davis, Richard 58,59 Day, Tina 64 Dennis, Jimmy 38,46,83 Doan, Glenda 16,34,46,152 Doerr, David 58 Doerr, Tammy 63,64 Dopierala, Ron 3,14,38 Doty. Wendy 14,22,23,52 Dumaw, Chuck 14.20,38,46,47 Dunlap. Tony 14,22.23,24,64,91.98 Durham, Candy 45,52,152 Durham. Carie 11,14,52.152 Dutcher, Doug 64 Dutcher, Larry 20,52,54 Dutcher. Stacey 26,56,58,83,90,98 Ellis. Kathy 14,38,46,99 Essenmacher, Jamie 58 Falcon, Ginger 10,14,25,38,46,152 Falcon. Irene 58 Falk. Christine 5,25,52 Fiedler, Jim 58,83 Fink, Margo 53 Flanagan, Lisa 26.58,152 Flanagan, Lorie 64,99 Fortushniak, Ed 64 Foster, Karl 53 Fox, Kristie 64,65.91 Fritch, Darcey 53 Fritch, Darin 53,87.90,93,98 Fritz, Elisabeth 65 Geek, Brent Geek, Kelly 25,58,152 Geiger, Duane 24,26,38,84,86 Geiger, Steven 65 Gibbs, Dan 20,58 Gillvard, Sarina 65 Goller, Jody 7.14.17,53 Graff. Bill 18,58.83,97.98 Grice, Harold 53 Hadrich, Deanna 65 Hadrich, Duane 53 Hamill, Jill 45,58 Hammerle, Penny 58,85,99,152 Hammond, Harold 65 Hanaford, Danyell 65 Hartel, Scott 35,38,44 Hartel, Vickie 65 Harter. Jeff 20,53 Heilig, Steven 65,83,98 Hilborn, Jerry 24.45.53,90,98 Hillaker, Diane 25,26,53,152 Hooper. Alan 56,58.83.90,98 Hooper. Roger 20,35,36,39 Hooper. Shelly 25,53 Hooper. Sue 65,99 Howard, Lisa 58 Howe. David 24.25.39,79,83,90 Howe. James 14,25,59 Inbody, Eric 3,59 Inbody, Matt 39,83 Ingles, Marcia 36,37,53,148 Janowiak, Todd 20,65 Jones, Melissa 14,39,46 Jones. Richard 14,23,24,25,39 Kaiser. Laura Karges, Jean 14,23,65 Kelke, Stephen 8,24,62,65.83.91 Kenny. Tammy 17,64,65,91,99 Kerbyson. Kelly 14,25,53.77.82 Kipp, Chris 14,23,65 Klaty, Kim 24,25,65 Klaus. Brad 21,33,39,46,83 Klaus, Tonya 24,62,65,85 Klaus, Tracey 24,25,53 Koehler. Randy 14,23,39,46 Koehler. Robert 20,59 Krueger. Lisa 39.46.84.85.152 Kubik, Steve 59 Kunze, Richard 14,16,20,33.39,46.47,86,90. 98,148 Kunze, Roland 53,54 Ladd. Tim 65,83 Lapp. Laurie 18,26,34,39 Lamont, Duane 20,59 Lawler. Anne 14,22,23,34,39,46 Lawler, Steve 14,20.23,65.83 Lawler, William 11,20,53.83 Ledezma, David 65 Ledezma, Irma 10,14,39 Lee. Brenda 14,22,23,40 Lee, Dennis 59 Lindke, Nowell 50,53 Lizak, Kristine 73.59.88.91.97.99 Lohr, Charlie 65 Martinez. Brenda 17,62,66,91 Martinez. Ramiro Mason, Monica 53 Mathie, Steve 3,40,83 McConnachie. Julie 14.24,25.26.34,40,43,46, 152 McConnachie, Rod 54 McCully. Becky 11,14,54,82.152 McCully. Chris 24,66,91 McEachin, Buddy 59,98 McVittie. Ken 14,23,54 McVittie, Shellie 16,18,54.99.152 Medcoff, Thomas 20,66,83 Merriman, Jerry 20,40,46 Messing, Debbie 26,32,40,43 Mest, Charles 54 Miller. Jolee 14,22,23,66,91 Miller. Matt 14,18,22,23,40,45,46,92.98 Miller, Michelle 14,18,23,54,148 150 Moeller. Victoria 51,54 Mosher. Steve 4,66 Mosher, Teresa 25,50,54,84,152 Mosher, Troy 59 Moshure. Craig 59 Mullett, Missy 5,59,81.82.88.91,99 Muliett, Sean 24,25,35,40,46,98 Muma, Joy 40,152 Nader, Cristi 54 Nagey, Jeanette 7,19,23,34,40,46,84,85 Neumayer. Doug 20,40,43,46.47,83 Noble, Dan Noble, Rodney 152 Nolan. Sean 22,23,34.40.46 Nye, Lonnie 14,22,23,48,59,98 O’Connor. Erin 18,23,25.34.36.40,84.85.152 O’Connor, Terry 8,62,66,83 Oliver, Charles 59 O’Mara, Kelly 18,19.24,25,26,34.41,46.82. 84,85,95,99 O’Mara, Martin 98 O'Mara, Virginia 66 Osborne, Collette 66 Oswald. Mark 66.83.91 Oswald. Mary 16,25,34.41,77.81.82,95.99 Pardy, Pat 54,83 Parks, Tim 18.22,24,25,32,34,41.46.47,84, 90,98 Partaka, Bonnie 54 Partaka, Melissa 66 Patterson, Tim 20,59 Pattullo, Michele 24.25,36,37,41,81,82,85.95. 99 Pattullo. Traci 36,37.48,62.66,82.99 Pearson, Greg 66,83 Pearson, Jeff 41,83,98 Pelot, Pam 59,82,91 Peruski. Denise 18,59,82,99 Peruski. Jeff 9,36.41,47,83,90,98 Peruski, Mike 66,98 Peruski, Tracey 14,54,94,99,152 Pfaff, Richard 20,59 Pfaff, Steven 66 Phillips. John 14,35,41,45.46,98 Philpot, Dennis 18.20.24.54,83,90.98 Philpot, Melinda 17.66,82,97,99 Pierson, Deann 41,46 Pijanowski, Jerome 3,16,33,34,41,43 Pijanowski, Julianne 58,59,82,88 Piotrowski, Bryant 54,98 Piotrowski, Kevin 3,19,41,83,98 Pohl, Kim 18,59 Popilek, Brian 41,83.98.152 Popilek, Scott 5,13,59,83,90,98 Pozsgay, Kevin 5,24,56,60,83,98 Pozsgay, Shelly 26,36.37.41.46,85.152 Raetz. Carmella 66,99 Raines, Cindy 60 Redington, Tammy 60 Reid. Barb 14.42,46 Reid, Bryon 20.54 Reinelt, Tammy 17.62,66,85 Rice, Candi 2,66,85,99 Rich. Doug 14,17.18.23,60.83,98 Rich, Kevin 60 Richmond, Kim 18,54 Richmond, Nicole 8,66,85,99 Richmond, Stacey 8,18,54,76,84,85 Ridley, David 20,54,83 Ridley, Lisa 24.42.45,80,82.99 Ridley. Michael 20,66.83 Rieli, Angela 60 Roe. Heidi 60 Rogers. Chrissy 67 Roggenbuck, Gail 24,67,99 Roggenbuck, Sandi 7,13,51,54,84,85 Rosario. Lynn 67 Rudduck. Christine 14,22,60,61 Rudduck, Warren 60 Rumble, Julie 56.60.82.85,88,89.91.99.152 Rumble, Lila 54 Samuelson, Candy 67 Schmidt. Eddie 14,22,23,24.60.90.98 Seiler. Shannon 60,87,89,91 Setter, Andrew 24,63,67,83,91 Shanks, Kathy 34,42 Sharbowski, Dawn 60 Sheldrake, Andrew 14,18,23,25,55,83.93,98 Sherman Tammy 67 Simmons, Delmer Simmons, Max 55 Simmons, Roger 14 Singler, Jennifer 24,25,50,55,82 Slater, David 13,55 Slater, Michele 60.82,94,95,99 Slater, Shawn 55 Smigill, Mary Jo 60,88,89 Smith. Kelly 55 Smith. Tricia 24,25,57,60,85 Sontag, Tammy 12,14,42 Sontag, Tim 60,90 Spaetzel, Lisa 14,55,84,85 Sparkman. Kari 24,60,85 Spitale, Mary 11,20,57,60 Srock, Tracy 3,12,14,26,42 Stolicker, Dale 8.62.63.67.83.91.98 Stolicker, Lance 60,83,90,98 Stolicker. Tim 17,36,60,86.87.90 Stolicker, Tina 48,67,82.91,99 Stone. Karen 24.25,55.77.80.81.82.88.89.91. 99,152 Stoutenburg, Kyle 61 Stringer, Chuck 42,45,46 Sweet, Deanna 55 Swoffer, Tonya 61 Tanton, Rodney 18,61,83,90,98 Tarala, Trina 63,64,67,85,99 Tarzwell, Harold 24,67,91 Tarzwell, Jeff 34,42 Tarzwell, Tammy 14 Tarzwell, Tom 24,83,91 Taylor, Donna 17,48,67,91,99 Taylor, Glen 52,55,98 Taylor. Krista 36,37,61.88.89.91.97 Tenbusch, Rod 61,148 Thorning, Dan 20,61 Thorning, Debbie 55 Thorning, Gary 42 Thorold. Tom 61,83,96 Todd. Jeff 61.83 Twiss. David 3,20,35,42,46 VanDalen, Carol 25,61 VanDalen, Debbie VanDalen. Sally 55 VanNorman, Mike 32,34.36.37,42.47.79.83. 93,98 VanNorman, Jeremy 17,56,61,83,98 Varosi, David 18,20,61 Varosi, Robbie 20,55 Varosi, Ruthann 17,24,25,55,84,85,99 Varosi. Steve 24,42.46,47.79.83,98 Varosi. Susan 24,67,82,99 Villafranca, Jose 67 Vogel, Kelly 25.55.82 Wagester, Raeann 12,43,44,46,148 Wagester, Trevor 49,50,55,83,86,90,98 Walkup, Jay 14,24,25,43 Walton, Chuck 43,83,97 Walton, Jamie 24,26,56.81 Warczinski. John 20,43 Warczinsky, Laura 34,43,149 Warczinsky, Tammy 24,25,50,55 Watta, Suzie 58,61 Welsh. Debbie 67.85 Wendt. Mike 20,67,83,98 White. Yvonne 18.67,99 Whitford, Rachel 61 Willerton, Edna 61 Williamson, Brad 20,61 Willis. John 61.152 Willis. Karen 43,152 Willis, Robert 43 Wilson, Denise 61 Wilson. Eugene 43 Wojcik, Lisa 25.34.43 Wojtas, Debbie 26.34.36,37,43,85.149 Wolschleger, Sheila 67,82,85,99 Woodard. James 14,23,67 Woodard, Karen 55,152 Wyatt, April 61 Zdrojewski. Ron 20,61 Zeien, Robert 67,83,91,98 151 No time to spare The yearbook staff of 1985-86 has worked very hard this year to give our book a new look. Of course, wanting a new look causes more work and frustra- tion. The process of putting a yearbook together is not as easy as it sounds. This year’s yearbook staff has many creative ideas. Two major areas of the yearbook we have expanded in are the student life and elementary areas. More effort was put into these areas to bring out more of the students’ activities both during and after school. In closing we would like to acknowl- edge the people outside of our class- room who also helped in making our book a success. Our thanks goes to Mrs. Judy Bowerman, high school secretary, and Mrs. Ila Salowitz, elementary secre- tary. Thanks also goes to Rummel Studios of Sandusky and to Doug Regentin of the Sanilac County News; they both helped in our photography coverage. In addition, we wish to thank Dale Barber for our prom pictures and Jim Bowerman for our graduation pic- tures. Colophone Volume 40 of the Deckerville High School yearbook was printed by Inter- Collegiate Press in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. The book used an 8V2 x 11 for- mat with 152 pages. It was printed off- set on 80 lb. paper and had a press run of 375 copies. The cover was done with silk screen. Copy was printed in 10 pt. Souvenir. Captions were printed in 8 pt. Souvenir with all-capital lead-ins. Headlines were done in 30 pt. Souvenir, and subheadlines were done in 18 pt. Souve- nir. CHECKING THINGS OUT. Mrs. Louise Walke- moves about the yearbook class. YEARBOOK EDITORS Sitting: Advisor Louise Walker; Chief Editor Teresa Mosher. Standing: Car Durham, Underclassmen; Erin O’Connor. Senior; Becky McCully, Elementary; Kelly Broughton, Ads; Gi ger Falcon, Photo.; Paula Arnold, Duplicating; Shellie McVittie, Sports; Karen Woodard, Student Lif Candy Durham, Asst. Editor. YEARBOOK STAFF Sitting: Glenda Doan, Shelly Pozsgay. Penny Hammerle, Lisa Flanagan, Dial Hillaker, Julie McConnachie, Tracey Peruski. Standing: Joy Muma, Karen Stone, John Willis, Julie Ru; ble, Brian Popilek. Lisa Krueger, Karen Willis, Kelly Geek. Missing: Kari Sparkman. 152