Eastside High School - Easterner Yearbook (Butler, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1989 volume:

Se ew AYXVEEIT SINGNd LYVHYOS SEO LIHHELOID i Meet the Patriot Challenge Determined to get his point across, Jason Harper summons all to - Meet P ATR I OT ; 8 9 the Patriot Challenge. DeKalb Middle School 3338 CR 427 Waterloo, Indiana 46793 Openings... ........2 Student Life....... 6 SPOLtS eesseeeessse LD PeattlOtSmecssreess-s 12 ACtivities.......... 64 Closing............. 67 Volume V Can you MEET THE PATRIOT CHALLENGE ow A school is a school. Right? Well, we Patriots disagree. A school is much more than a building. It is the people who work and learn there. A school should challenge students to be their best and _ then go a step further to help them be better than they thought they could be. We at DeKalb have done just that. Our school has offered a challenge and that challenge has been met by our students. We invite you to look through the ‘‘Patriot”’ and meet those who have accepted and successfully met the Patriot Challenge. Home of the Patriots DeKalb Middle School is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary this year. Origin- ally DeKalb Junior High School, the status of the building was changed in 1984 when it acquired a sixth grade. A modern facility, the Middle School boasts an attractive decor and possesses the latest in educational programs and equipment. Opening Life with the Patriots is anything but boring. ssn Challengers 5 ssssrempppesssoospie Challengers Special Recognition given to students for their effort. Sixth Grade Student Becomes School First Geography Champ. Christen Coulon was the win- = who had achieved a high de- ner of the middle school’s gtee of knowledge about the first Geography Bee. The com- world community in which petition involved all sixth, they live. seventh, and eighth grade students and was sponsered by _ Following his victory, the National Geographic Soc- Christen was given a written iety. The purpose of the bee exam which qualified him was to recognize students for the regio nal competition. Six Students Enter State Art Contest Six students from DeKalb Middle School enter- ed the Young People Art Contest sponsored by the Indianapolis Junior Symphony. The purpose of the contest was to have the students in- terpret a specific musical rendition and then transfer their impressions to paper. The draw- ings submitted by the students will later be judged against similar projects entered by middle school students throughout the state. Front Row: Jason Ulm, Chad Gramling, Bill Ward; Back Row: Emily Limber, Jennifer Barnett, and Carla Binz. By Holding Their Own Olympics, Students Learn About the Olympic Games. While the Summer Olympics were student who received the most opening in Seoul, Mrs. Barber's correct points in each room was and Mrs. Bowman’s social studies the gold medal winner. Also each classes had their own Academic class had an accumulated score Olympics. Each teacher had numer- _for the team rating. Mrs. Bowman’s ous folders of Olympic informa- class won the title and had a tion that was checked out by victory party where all contest- students. After reading the mater- _—_ants celebrated. ial each student was given a fifty Mrs. Bowman point worksheet to answer. The Kelly Carnahan and Tyson Handshoe display Olympic projects. geek Wayne in April. Pittman. Eighth Grade Spelling Champion Wade Marsh, an eighth grade student, was the middle school spelling champ this year. An avid reader, Wade competed with spelling finalists from all the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade home rooms. On February 27, Wade captured the DeKalb County Spell- ing Bee, defeating representatives from various schools throughout the county. Wade will now pro- ceed to the area finals that will be held in Fort Middle School champion speller Wade Marsh and runner-up Thomas A Special Day at DMS Veterans: were _ given special fe cognition at the middle school © this year. On November 11, spec: : jal announcements were made throughout the day, taps was played, and a display case was _ ‘Yearbook Staff Busy Thi Johnson, C. oe. 2 Baden M. Mil- The follone audens. woke _very hard writing articles, promoting, and vee the = Patriot: : Front Row LK. Clark, E. hen I nae Souder, R. Minnick, J. Bireleu; Second Row: N. Gallogly-co-editor, Ss. McDonald, D. Prater, S. filled wich inforaunon about the history and heroics of those who served. Veteran's Day helpers; Bob Hedden, Misti Hall, Ashlee Dunn, and Jeeny Shuman, Year ler, T. Harmes; Third Row: J. Beaty, M. __ Eberly, C. Jones, M. Taylor, J. Leslie, K. Kelleher, M. Comment, S. Kenner, D. : Dibble; Fourth Row: N. Reese, [. Ort, _ D. Bowers, R. Stout, A. Messer, T. Slone, C. Aalders; Back Row: H. Kaiser, _T. Muzzillo, S. Blomeke, C. Timmis, and D. Ackman. Not pictured: Co-editors _ Jason Mossing and Mike Dendinger. J7 oe al . News, Features, Editorials, and Sports The Patriots’ Press has made we continue to write articles many changes during the on how students feel about past year. To keep the various school issues and students well informed, we have broadend our coverage have changed our format on sporting events, hobbies, and now localize national and student interests. events and solicit opinions Mrs. Roe from our readers. In addition IS PHYSICS FUN 7 BUSH WHAT SHOULD HE DO ? 1. Newspaper staff-Front Row: J. Shuman, J. Krill, J. Ketzenberger, M. Rupert; Seated: J. Carboni, M. Bowling, S. - ae, eer Clevenger, A. Dunn; Back Row: A. Leffel, yg SS me “a | f ; a a S. Johnson, B. Rudolph, J. Beaty, J. Cd oe. 4 PATRIOT Culler, S. Dunn, and Mrs. Roe. Se BASKETBALL 2. James Ketzenberger types copy while 2 . Jessica Carboni proof reads and Scott Clevenger works on the printer. Jeremy 3, Jake Buchanan catches up on some school news while browsing through The Patriot Press. n Culler plea [2 DMS Spring Play Audience cheers Little Mary Sunshine Little Mary Sunshine is a melo- drama set in the Rockey Mount- ains of Colorado. The characters have an amusing time trying to solve their problems, ranging from scorned loves to Indian knife fights. Mary Sunshine, proprietress of the Colorado Inn, faces many problems. Her inn is in danger of being re- ‘posessed and an Indiana brave is out to get her, yet she over- comes these tragedies with a smile and a light heart. In the end, Little Mary’s optimism helps resolve the dif- ficulties of the day. Justice triumphs and all is well again at the little inn in Colorado. Mrs. Record Musical cast-Front Row: R. Trowbridge, J. Bireley, K. Clark, T. Hertsel, D. Alexander, R. Bailey, J. Allen, S. Rose, S. Butcher, K. Klink, A. Spear, L. Dunn, H. Marhenke, L. Smith, M. Deihl, L. Evans, C. Thompson; Second Row: A. Thomas, M. Meyer, M. Mettert, M. Pollack, S. Horstman, A. Hower, M. Roe, B. Middaugh, J. Brown, J. Garman, K. Brammer, K. Garman, C. Kessler, H. Buckmaster, A. Ordway, P. McNabb; Third Row: R. Houser, E. Shawver, J. Crager, J. Faulkner, A. Oswalt, A. Hawskins, B. Henderson, E. Roberts, N. 4. Nancy (A. Cool) tells the young ladies about the mysterious adventures of Mata Hari. 5. Captain Big Jim (T. Strauser) proposes to Little Mary Sunshine (N. Houser). Strauser, I. Hervey, J. Grogg, T. Kretz, C. Hall, J. Opper, C. Opper, M. Kemery, Mrs. Marlow- director; Fourth Row: A. Wilcoxson, J. Goldsmith, J. Blackburn, S. Sanders, C. Reynolds, D. DeWitt, B. Peverly, S. Sprankle, M. Kell- er; Back Row: B. Kessler, A. Koch, A. Cool, J. Harris, R. Hurst, T. LaRue, B. Hedden, T. Strauser, P. Kuhlhorst, J. Parker, D. Baldwin, B. Neal, R. Meschberger, J. Ham- man, M. Brencefield, and R. Myers. Challengers Band should be proud of their accomplishments.” The seventh and eighth grade bands combined and marched over two hundred members at the DeKalb County Fair. This year’s marching band was led by a twirling squad during the three parades. These two bands also per- formed very well for parents at the Christmas Concert that was broadcast over WIFF radio. The Cabaret Con- cert in April was the first performance by the sixth gtade band. The concert included music prepared by the seventh and eighth grade bands for the ISSMA organiz- ational contest held this year in Bluffton. The final performance of the year in May ended with a mass band musical selection including all three grades and approximately three hundred and thirty players. Mr. Campbell Eighth Grade Band ce Me a Front Row: P. Sanders, M.C. Gengnagel, M. Freeb n, A. Reynolds, (., Row. E. Rober, J. Hop , B. Hedden, B. Gaaison, D. Jones, A. Wilcoxson, J. Hackbush, T. Afarin, N. Robinson, M. Jec- - Richardson, N. Haffner, T. Peet, J. Stuckey, A. McCanna, J. more; Second Row: J. Beatty, M. Dickson, V. Fairchild, M. Miller, Collins, Sixth Row: S. Sprankle, J. Teegardin, E. Dunn, K. K. Kelleher, T. Smeltzer J. Dunn, C. Kaldy, M. Metrert, T. Bole Prosser, T. House, B. Sweeney, B. Neal, C. Werner, C. Jones; ton, M. Jones, C. Jarnigan; Third Row: J. Neuman, S. Paske, A =—=—S=S=s Seventh Row: owling, $. Clevenger, M. Richter, J. Haskins, $. Horstman, J. Faulkner, E. Hill, M. Slentz, K. Jerni- Leis, C. Aalders, L. Rutter, $. Page, M. Parker; Eighth Row: a gan, A. Leffel, C. Cluster, Fourth Row: B. Peverly, J. Ketzen- Grogg, T. Stayer, D. Bowers, A. Pepple, S. Mettert, J: Redmond, berger, T. Strawser, R. Lockhart, J. Friedel, K. Perkins, M. J. Jarrett, and C. Blotkamp. Deetz, A. Messer, T. Carper, T. Glick, J. Jordan, P. Vetter; - poe Midpoint Front Row: S. Penland, T. Rathburn, A. Oswalt, T. Blackburn, J. Crager, N. Houser, D. Bash, S. Miller; Second Row: J. Goldsmith, B. Neal, B. Henderson, A. Wilcoxson, E. Rathburn, I. Hervey, A. Haskins, K. Rathburn, S. Sanders, R. King, J. Diehl, L. Stoops, E. Shawver, B. Peverly; Third Row: Mrs. Marlow-director, T. Groff, K. Morrow, R. Meschberger, D. DeWitt, S. Sprankle, B. Middaugh, 6 eB aD S. Skelding, T. Fischer, A. Cool, A. Wagner, C. Reynolds; Fourth Row: A. Kock, R. Garman, M. Shepherd, T. Strawser, R. Tomaszewski, C. Jarnigan, K. Reinoehl, B. Hedden, J. Harris, J. Wells, M. Mettert, A. Pankop, R. Hurst, A. Thomas; Fifth Row: B. Kessler, T. Glick, K. Price, M. Meyer, M. Pollack, and R. Hicks. Midpoint makes their third appearance at Northrop. Midpoint is a vocal ensemble comprised of seventh and eighth grade students. This group performs a variety of music including jazz, rock, blues, country, and other styles. Midpoint rehearses mainly during the home room period. This time allows the group to pre- pare for both community and school functions. The highlight of Midpoint’s performance schedule comes in November each year with the Northrop Swing Choir Spectacular. This year marked the ensembles third appearance at this prestigious event. Midpoint is the only group not of high school age invited to par- ticipate. The success of Midpoint comes from the hard work and dedication of the students. Mrs. Marlow Mrs. Marlow directs the Midpoint ensemble during one of their many afternoon rehearsals. Patriot Choir 1. Tonyia Blackburn leads the eighth grade choir in their rendition of “Steal Away” at the Christmas convocation. 2. Sean Lee, Jason Dove, and Cory Hall rev- iew the lyrics of a song they sing during their sixth grade choir class. Seventh Grade Choir Front Row: S. Penland, A. Oswalt, R. Relyea, J. Aschleman, D. Bash, C. Benson, J. Bixler, i. Hervey, E. Pogue, K. Rathburn, T. Rathburn, D. Purvis, J. Rowe, Mrs. Marlow-director, Second Row: J. Recker, E. Shawver, S. Sanders, J. Ross, L. Boyles, M. Bell, M. Armstrong, M. Keller, N. Houser, J. Tompkins, L. Front Row: B. Middaugh, M. Slentz, C. Thompson, A. Haskins, M. Schmidt, R. Trowbridge, T. Souder, T. Fischer, W. Marsh, B. Neal, J. Carboni, C. Morrow, K. Payton, M. Shepherd, A. Cool, A. Wilcoxson; Second Row: C. Jarnagin, M. Jones, W. Becker, B. Cox, B. Lepley, T. Groff, J. Goldsmith, R. Meschberger, T. Strawser, B. Hedden, A. Pankop, E. Rathburn, J. Garman, K. Brammer, A. Thomas, T. Blackburn, K. Morrow, S. Horstman, Mrs. Eighth Grade Choir Student Life Stoops, B. Shaw; Third Row: J. Crager, C. Reynolds, C. McNabb, J. DeWitt, D. Worman, J. Woolever, J. Stahl, N. Kennerk, T. Gurtner, D. Castator, A. Wolf; Back Row: S. Miller, M. Lyne, A. Hower, K. Reinoehl, T. Shultz, M. Wright, C. Bentley, H. Buck- master, B. Wimer, A. Wagner, and J. Wells. Marlow-director,; Third Row: J. Jordon, S. Skelding, D. DeWitt, C. Conrad, S. Madson, B. Peverly, B. Sweeney, S. Sprankle, A. Kock, M. Roe, J. Brown, M. Mettert, R. Garman, J. Faulkner; Back Row: R. Hicks, B. Kessler, K. Price, A. Underhill, R. Hurst, B, Tomaszewski, M. Pollack, M. Mettert, C. Ellert, J. Harris, B. Anderson, A. Dunn, L. Shearer, and T. Glick. } SO Seventh Grade Spikers 9-2 For Season New Coach For Patriot Wrestling Team + Boy's Basketball Teams Tough This Year '} Cross Country Team Works Hard To Improve June 1989 Eighth grade 6-2 record Led the way The eighth grade football team has a lot to brag about. This year the Pat- riots overwhelmed theit opponents and chalked up the conference championship for the second year in a row. The team was very proud of their accomplishments and credited each of their success to their coaches, Jack and Kevin Dickson. Stressing fundamentals, both Football Eighth Grade DEKALB 43 Avilla 50 Columbia City 48 Kendallville 32 Garrett 28 Angola 0 Carroll 8 Woodside 21 Village Woods Sports coaches kept the squad in top physical and mental condition for each game. The highlight of the season was avenging a loss handed to Village Woods during the prior season. “It was a great game and the defense played especially well.” This game seemed to stand as a milestone in measuring how much the Patriots im- proved during a single year. The practices were tough, the season seemed long, and the record dissapoint- ing, but the seventh grade football team continued to play hard. Even though the team lost more games than it won, it became evident that a few crucial plays could have made the difference in the lack luster” 3-6 season. From the beginning inexper- ience and injures plagued the team. Though there were a number of fine defensive and of- fensive plays through- 1. Jeremy Duval eludes several tacklers for a long gain. 2. Eric Kessler brings down a pass near the Patriot goal line. 3. Aaron Vogel prepares to re- ceive the “snap” in a hard fought game against Angola. 4. Jon Bickel finds some diffi- culty in dealing with the defense. out the season, we were not able to capitalize on our opponent’s weakness.” Many of the Seventh grade squad have the potential to become good football play- ers. They must remem- ber that continued hard work and deter- mination will even- tually lead to success. Football Seventh Grade DEKALB OPP. W Avilla F 0 Holy Cross 22 20 Columbia City 14 W Kendallville F 6 Garrett iW 6 Angola 13 6 Carroll 18 12 Woodside 34 8 Village Woods 34 W=win F=Forfeit Challengers Ww o Ll w Rome City vy Eastside L _ Garrett W Kendallville Ww Avila Garrett Eighth Grade Team Front Row: N. Haffner, D. Wyatt, K. Morrow, M.C. Gengnagel, J. Harris, E. Rathburn, T. Blackburn, A. Hayes; Fighth grade girls are impressive posting an 8-3 season record. The eighth grade volleyball team had Fort Wayne power house and Garrett a very successful season. Teamwork who went through the season undefeat- was the key to our many victories ed. Special recognition should be which in turn lead us to the sectional given to Amy Hayes who had a seasonal finals. high of 61 points and M.C. Gengnagel who followed closely with a season Throughout the season, each of the total of 50 points. Those who also girls worked very had to improve scored well were Kelly Morrow, their serving and other aspects of Valarie Fairchild, Tara Muzzillo, their game. The only losses incurred and Erica Rathburn. by the Patriots were to Carroll, a Coach Gaier Back Row: Coach Gaier, K. Price, T. Glick, T. Muzzillo, V. Fairchild, B. Henderson, T. Ott, and K. Kelleher. 1, Julie Harris centers her attention on the ball during a game against Avilla. 2. Tara Muzzillo and Julie Harris kept the pressure on when playing close to the net. jposovanneucnannnnnmnnagterettinencconuasossminenaeooewnnnnngteeennnninnnennnit tin ee Seventh Grade Team Front Row: J. Wells, A. Wallace, M. Sutton, N. Whittington, J. Tomp- kins, J. Pressler, T. Rathburn; Back Row: -sorsnevninoeett ttn ormmceninsbtiveontnas i egoniSetteneieageinitenenienayOn Teamwork. The Patriot seventh grade volleyball team had many accomplishment to their credit this season. The goals for the team this year were to get all team members in every game, to learn the basic skills of the game, and how the game is played. In addition, players were encouraged to develope their concept of teamwork, self-discipline, esi ruibtnesnnnea™noon Nees oinonicmsndaduntacn ns Coach Turner, S. Keller, T. Hub- bard, T. Gurtner, H. Quickery, H. Zeigler, A. Pettis, C. Potter, C. McNabb, and Coach Hayes. 3. Showing her net play, Staci Keller leads the attack. 4, Reaching out, Tracy Hubbard prepares to return a serve. Coach credits 9-2 record to and how to set and achieve personal goals. The serving consistancy by the girls was a strong part of their game. Many games were won because the other team couldn’t handle the serve. This team’s hard work brought them an 11-2 record and winners of the Tri-County Tourney. Coach Hayes Challengers ‘peal I Cross Country The cross country started slow but had a Strong Finish. This year’s cross country team proved that it had the ability to work hard, come from behind, and win. They learned that dedication and hard work bring improvement and that a team is not always judged by its record but by its ability to im- prove during the season. Credit should be given to each member of the squad for continually working hard to improve their records, sup- porting their fellow runners, and contributing to the fine team spirit. I feel that we had a good season and would like to congratulate all the Patriot runners. I am especially proud of the effort that the team dis- played at the Tri-County Conference meet. I feel Front Row: T. Everett, M. Ring, T Kempf, M. Dendinger, T. Fischer, A. Pepple; Second Row: T. Schaffer R. Deetz, A. McCanna, B. Parker, 45 15 25 2 55 - Cross Count DEKALB | OPP. 32 Kendallville | M. Keller, D. Richardson, C. Conrad; Back Row: Coach Freels, A. Schmidt, N. Tatman, B. Rudloph, M. Bowling, K. Reinoehl, P. Sanders, J. Krill, T. Strawser, and L. Rutter, finish i line. 3. Andy Pepple concentrates ° keeping his stride with the competition far behind. — that our cross country pro- gram has a lot of potential and encourage you to con- tinue practicing your run- ning during this summer. Coach Freels Ae ET ee Front Row: S. McCanna, J. Milliman, A. Oberlin, J. Mossin, C. Drew, T. Robuck, J. Rodenbeck, J. Worman; Second Row: D. Hanes, Z. Butler, J. Muzzillo, B. Springer, J. Baker, M. Taylor, T. Day, S. Paske, S. Johnson, M. Buchs; Third Row: K. Ditmars, P. Miller, S. Hancock, M. Rhodes, T. Patriot wrestling team has a New Coach. Mr. Jack Dixon will be leading the wrestling squad through its paces this year. A verteran of the Patriot sports program, Mr. Dixon’s knowledge and enthusiasm should be the catalist the team will need for a winning season. 4, Eric Howe and Jason Leslie experiment on various moves during practice. 5. Matt Shipe limbers up with some stretch- ing excerisies before practice. 6. Mark Buchs keeps Jake Baker from getting the advantage. Days, B. King, C. Cearbaugh, B. LaTurner, J. Leslie, A. McCanna, J. Forbes; Back Row: Coach Dixon, M. Shipe, J..Richter, T. Titler, B. Grogg, T. Fritz, D. McKean, R. Zollman, C. Refner, D. Snyder, R. Quaintance, S. Blomeke, and B. Songer. Challengers Jal Scrappy eighth grade end season with a 10-4 record. The eighth grade Patriots had a very success- ful year with an overall record of 10-4. The team had some very big wins over Carroll, Woodlan, and Kendallville, teams that had beaten them the year before. The Patriots were Out-sized by their opponents all year but used hustle and determination along with desire to make the team very in- teresting and exciting to watch. The team, for the most part, performed well when the competition was close. In fact, we had nine games that were decided by five points or less. Coach Minnick from: Nicole vst Mardy. Dene 1. Jon Bickel scores a jumpshot from ten feet out. 2. Marc Wallace fights for a rebound against a host of Hamilton defenders. Sports J2L Patriots Eighth Grade Team Front Row: B. Tuttle, B. Rudoplh, B. Bell, T. Stayer, D. Bowers, K. Evans, G. Detrick; Back Row: Coach Minnick, M. Wallace, J. Bickel, E. Kessler, M. Richter, B. Finn, S. Marshall; absent: C. Holmes. 3.:Todd Likens and Andy Schmidt work the press. 4, Shane Alday goes for the rebound. Seventh grade team becomes Tri-County Conference Champs. The seventh grade basketball team had a very fine season and brought home the Tri-County Tournament Championship. The team worked very hard on all phases of the game and developed an excellent mental ap- proach toward the game by the end of the season. Defensive pressure was their greatest asset and this re- sulted in many easy layups for the Seventh Grade Team Front Row: Mgr. R. Long, B. Cash- dollar, K. Gillian, T. Likens, M. Ring, A. Hayes, J. Newbauer; Back Patriots. Scoring was evenly dis- tributed and the boys always work- ed together as a group. The future of these young Patriots could be very bright if the con- tinue to work hard and develope their basketball skills. Coach Aalbregtse Row: Coach Aalbregtse, R. Minnick, J. Weaver, M. Christner, S. Alday, M. DePew, N. Tatman, A. Bolen, A. Schmidt. team starts the season under a new coach. Agressive and Talented The eighth grade girls’ basketball team is one of the best teams I have ever coached. However, it is also a team of divers abilities. This year by putting forth their best efforts in practice, each teammate has in turn helped the other team- mates develope their individual skills. I am sure the Patriots will continue their aggre- ssive and enthusiastic game plan and will ob- tain their goals to learn the game, play the game to the best of their ability and, most im- portant of all, develope a true appreciation and love for the game. I look forward to following the basketball car- eers of these ladeis through high school. A dream- come-true would be to attend a college game and see them compete. Coach Ostrowski Eighth Grade Team J. Fetter; Back Row: Coach Os- trowski, T. Glick, K. Price, T. Front Row: Mgr. C. Kaldy, S. Muzzillo, A. Boyd, S. Holmes, A. Mohammed, D. Wyatt, K. Morrow, Hill, K. Jarnagan, and A. Dunn. M. Miller, E. Rathburn, T. Kem- ery, A. Skelly, J. Beaty, Mgr. 1. Jenny Beaty eludes defenders and dives for a layup. 2. Angie Boyd fights for a rebound under the Patriot basket. Scores for games 1-3 Patriots 28 Woodside 24 Patriots 27 St. Charles 44 Patriots 38 St. Vincents 36 The coaches goal this season was to make his team Fundamentally Sound. The bywords for the seventh grade girls’ basketball team this year were “fundamen- tals” and “teamwork.” Our goal was to deve- lope players who were fundamentally sound, who worked together as a team, and who were ready to progress to the next level of competition. To accomplish this objective the players put forth a tremendous effort dur- ing the three-month season, which included demanding practices, ten scheduled games, and the Tri-County Tournament. Their effort and determination was commendable mak- ing it a pleasure to be their coach. Coach Kaldy Seventh Grade Team ton, A. Pettis, N. Whittington, and Coach Kaldy. Missing: T. Korff, Front Row: J. Wells, T. Rathburn, A. Wallace, and C. Potter. J. Pressler, J. Tompkins, T. Gurtner; Back Row: T. Hubbard, H. Quickery, H. Zeigler, M. Sut- 3. Holly Quickery looks for an open Patriot under the basket. 4. Fighting heavy opposition, the Patriots go for two more points. Scores for games 1-3 Patriots 18 Woodside 11 Patriots 25 St. Charles 39 Patriots 23 St. Vincents 19 4 Challengers 4) 251E Cheerleaders spark enthusiasm with spirit, signs, and cheers. Go! Fight! Win! The major goal for the DMS was put to the test as they cheerleaders is to inspire participated in jump, stunt, enthusiasm and sportsmanship. pyramid, and cheer-and-chant We set out to accomplish this skill classes. Safety and last summer. We spent June sportsmanship were also and July preparing to attend focused upon daily. In final National Cheerleading Assoc- evaluation we were delighted iation Camp at Ball State to be chosen as one of the University. All twenty of the squads with outstanding spirit DMS cheerleaders worked fever- and enthusiasm. Bringing home ishly on August 2-5 in the the NCA spirit stick to DMS 90 degree temperatures from was worth all the effort. 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. Their ability Mrs. Brinkman , Seventh Grade Basketball-Front Row: Nicole Houser; Second Row: Celeste Reynolds, Trich Korff; Back Row: Molly Tomaszewski and Tammy Brinkman. Eighth Grade Basketball-Seated: Mandy = Shawna Skelding, and Diane Richardson. Freeburn, Misti Hall, Nicole Haffner, Seventh Grade Football-Front Row: Stacey Sanders; Eighth Grade Football-Front Row: Amy Second Row: Angie Cool; Back Row: Kneeling: Lynda Stoops; Seated: Kami Rathburn, Leffel, Angie Haskins, Becky Middaugh; — Robin Hurst. Stacy Penland, and Chonda Conkle. es Activities and programs keep council and representatives busy in Student Government The student council has been at home athletic events. The very busy this year. At this service would earn money for time we are trying to change student government and also homeroom from fourth period provide added comfort to to seventh period. The maj- Patriot fans. ority of students back this move because they would have DMS has also had two very all of their next day’s home- successful spirit days; Hat work by seventh period. Day and University Day. Patriots are looking forward ‘ The student council would to more of these during the also like to start a coat- spring. check service for spectators Mike Dendinger OFFICERS Seated: Valaire Fairchild-treasurer, Nicole Haffner-secretary; Stand- ing: Shawna Skelding-vice president and Mike Dendinger-president. EIGHTH GRADE RE- PRESENTATIVES Seated: Valarie Fairchild, Nicole Haffner, Diane Richardson, Monica Miller, Erica Rathburn; Back Row: Michael Taylor, Jason Leslie, Rob Quaintance, Cory Holmes, Steve Blomeke, Bard Tuttle, and Grant Detrick. SEVENTH GRADE RE- PRESENATAIVES Seated: Trish Korff, Colleen McNabb, Tamera Brinkman, Lyndsay Replogle; Back Row: Andy Hayes, Melissa Sutton, Andrea Pettis, Shane Alday, Larry Yarian, and Karla Gaier. SIXTH GRADE RE- PRESENTATIVES Seated: Taitem Kretz, Bruce Dunn, Brad Weber, Derek Markley, Joel Pfister; Back Row: Melanie Hogan, Emily Roberts, Dawn Strawbridge, Lisa Barry, Holly Phillips, and Karri Clark. ES SENATORS Seated: Matt Keller, Shawna Skelding, Renee Tomaszewski, Andy Schmidt; Back Row: Kyle Kessler, and David Hefty. Challengers a 27 Chris Jenny Becker Steve 2. Joanne Burda waits patiently for the next kicker. 1. Rob Quaintance puts a finishing touch on his art 3. Tom Peet concentrates on marching formation. Wendy project. B v Z, n fo! 8) = 7 fQ a ise] Q de 1S) so} aa) Challenges Our Way. Toby Blomeke Aalders, Crystal Ackman, Debra Baker, Jacob Bastable, Bret Baysinger Beaty, Bell, Bruce Bell, Jason Bickel, Jon Binkus, Amy Blackburn, Tonyia Blech, Blotkamp, Carrie Bolton, Tammy Qe OTST ORctOm PQQTOUAQSUEOOCSOEUOTAGSOEETGGOUEOGOOUEOOOOUEOOOOOOEOOOAUEEAOAUOEUOOOOEEU EAA Bowers, Derrick Bowling, Marc Boyd, Angie Bradley, Cindy Brammer, Kim Briley, Denise Brown, Jyl Brumbaugh, Tracy Typing will be a great help in high school and college when working on te- ports.” Buchanan, Jake Andy McCanna Buchs, Mark Burda, Joanne Butler, Zac Button, Ken Carboni, Jessie Carnahan, Tabitha Carpenter, Geoffrey T really enjoyed selling spirit buttons because | knew that the money we earned would be used to buy new uniforms for future Cheerleading squads.” Shawna Skelding Carper, Tracy Chriswell, Tina Clearbaugh, Chad Clevenger, Scott Click, Shane Cluster, Candy Collins, Josh Comment, Matt Conrad, Cheryl Cool, Angie Cox, Belinda Creager, Chad Culler, John Cunningham, Suzanne Cusick, Travis Day, Matt Day, Randy Deetz, Matt Dendinger, Mike Detrick, Grant DeWitt, Denissa DeWitt, Allen Dibble, Damon Dickson, Malissa Twirling Champ : Misti Hall, an 8th grader from Waterloo, has been twirling a baton since kinder- garten. A dedicated athlete, Misti practiced several hours daily and entered _ competition when she was in second grade. After capturing many awards, Misti won a national champsionship twirling title. An active Patriot, Misti is involved as a morning announcer, teacher's assistant, cheerleader, and sports manager. fe a Pan? Dea H. Kaiser Dunn, Ashlee Dunn, Eric Dunn, Jennifer Dunn, Simon Duval, Jeremy Eber ly, Melissa % % % S = = te Ellert, Christie Ellert, Jan Erwin, Carrie Evans, Kadish Fairchild, Valarie Faulkner, Jackie Fetter, Jessica Fetzer, Max Finn, Brian Fischer, Tim Foster, Jill Foster, Mike Freeburn, Mandy Friedel, Jeremy Fritz, Tim Gallogly, Natalie Garman, Jody Garman, Robin Garn, Jennifer Garrison, Ben Geeting, Heather Gengnagel, M.C. Gillian, Kara Gilpin, Eric Glick, Tonya Goble, David Goldsmith, Jessica Groff, Toni Grogg, Bryan Hackbush, Janice Haffner, Nicole Haiflich, Kerry Hall, Misti Hamman, John Hansen, Amy Harmes, Tammy Harper, Jason Harris, Jullie Harter, Scott Haskins, Angie Hayes, Amy Hedden, Bob Henderson, Brooke Hicks, Rachel Higgins, Jim Hill, Erin Hine, Chad Holmes, Cory Holmes, Sonya Horstman, Stacy House, Tim Howe, Eric Howey, Scott Huffman, Jennifer Hurst, Robin Hypes, Troy Jarnagin, Christine Jarrett, Jennifer Jernigan, Kelly Jetmore, Melanie Johnson, Jamie Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Scott Jones, Chris Jones, Christy Jones, Melanie Jordan, Jennifer Kaiser, Heather Kaldy, Cheryl Kelley, Pete Kemery, Terrie Kenner, Shane Kessler, Bethany Kessler, Eric Ketzenberger, Jamie King, Brian King, Randy Kling, Crystal jE Eighth Grade ey, Knott, Chad Koch, Amy Krill, Jim Kugler, Mike LaRue, Tim Leffel, Amy Leininger, Sheila Leis, Seth Lepley, Brenda Leslie, Jason Lewis, Ben Livergood, Tanya Lockhart, Ryan Luckadoo, Andy Maddalone, Janet Madsen, Shannon Maldeney, Tyrone Marsh, Wade Marshall, Shane McCanna, Andy McKean, Don Mercer, Russ Meschberger, Ryan Messer, Andy Mettert, Melissa Mettert, Seannan Meyer, Kelly Meyer, Melissa Mick, James Middaugh, Becky Miller, Monica Mohammed, Sheryl Mooney, Phil Morrow, Carrie Morrow, Kelly Mossing, Jason Musselman, Kelby Muzzillo, Tara Neal, Brian Nester, Frank Neumann, Jason Ober, Amy DDE Ober, Jessica Osbun, Michelle Ott, Tori Page, Sean Pankop, Adam Paray, Mandy Parker, Brett Parker, Bridget Parker, Mike Paske, Seth Payton, Kristi Peet, Tom Peilstocker, Lori Pepple, Andy Perkins, Klen Peverly, Ben Pitney, Lana Pollack, Michelle Prater, Dawn Price, Kari Prosser, Kent Puebla, Joanne Quaintance, Rob Rathburn, Ericka Redmond, Jennifer Refner, Chris Reichert, Erin Rennwald, Teresa Reynolds, Amy Reynolds, Jason Rhodes, Mike Richardson, Diane Richter, Mike Ridenour, Alex Roberts, Ed Robinson, Nikki Roe, Melanie Rollins, Ben Rottger, Tim Rudolph, Brad Ruiz, Manny Rupert, Matt Eighth Grade | Keeping Busy Mr. Dove has been teach- ing health and physical education in our school disstrict for the past twenty-eight years. A gtaduate of Bowling Green University, he resides with his wife on a farm outside of Kendallville. Mr. Dove has three sons and says he has always enjoyed working with teenagers. A partime farmer, he keeps himself busy in the field and caring for his Arabian horses. Mr. Dove relaxes during the summer by teaching driver's educ- ation at the high school. N. Reese Rutter, Laura Sanders Peggy Schmidt, Melinda Schoudel, Darlene Shearer, Lisa Shepherd, Joe Shepherd, Mandy Shipe, Matt Shull, Jason Shuman, Jeremy Skelding, Shawna Skelly, Angie Slentz, Moneia Slone, Tracey Smeltzer, Traci Smith, Troy Snider, Angie Snyder, Darrell Souder, Tina Souers, Jon Sponhower, Amy Sprankle, Sam Springer, Amie Springer, Brad Stayer, Todd Stayner, Chad Stemen, Josh Steury, Matt Stout, Randy Strawser, Tim Stuckey, Josh Stutzman, Julie Sumner, Bobbie Sutherland, B,J. Sweeney, Bob Taylor, Matt Taylor, Mike Teegardin, Jason Thomas, Amy Thompson, Chassidy Thornsbearry, Chad Timmis, Chas Tomaszewski, Renee Traster, Tammy Treesh, Lauren Trowbridge, Rachel Tucker, Dan Turner, Mark Tuttle, Brad Underhill, Andrea Vetter, Patty Wallace, Marc Weinhold, Nathan Wells, Misty Wells, Shane Werner, Cory Wetzel, Melissa Wilcoxson, Amy Williard, Stacie Wilson, Bruce Wyatt, Debra Yarian, David Ybarra, Devin Ybarra, Devra Zerkle, Eric Zollman, Ro b Mark , Julie Scott 1S ielle Peter Tammy Dan Don i Jun Todd ifer ike Bruce Ryan b David Crystalljo Steve Adam ? Ins ’ inger ille Brad Elton Bonecutter ’ Crystal , Charlie Shane Amanda ill Chr Jeremy , Leann Sam Bradley, Brin Jenn Cam kman Blev Bolen Bol ishop , Bixler, B ir ixler Alday, Allen, Armstrong, Aschleman iler, Bash, Bassett Baum Bauman Bay, Bell, M Benson Ba Bowers, Robin Bentley, Boyles Berryh Bishop, Benson, B B MMM MNMPOeZeT OM OR Brown, Jason Brown, Lance Brown, Michelle Brown, Tim Brown, Doug Buchs, Amanda Buckmaster, Holly Buckmaster, Jason pots, There is sure a lot more to art than just drawing Burch, Caroyln Byrum, Mike Campbell, Kara Carper, Lindsay pictures.” Carolyn Burch Spirited Students Enjoy A Challenge! 1. Randy West takes a break from his writing assignment in Mrs. Roe’s language enrichment class. 2. Garrison Kenner seems to enjoy working on his sewing project in home economics. Carper, Rhonda Carper, Sara Carr, John Cashdollar, Brian Castator, Dawn Chagoya, Jennifer Christensen, Jarrod Christner, Mike Chriswell, Heidi Close, Brad Close, Jack Combs, Larry Conkle, Chanda Cooper, Travis Crager, Jennifer Cranor, Rebecca Davidson, Brettt Davis, Corey Day, Tammy Day, Tim Days, Chad Days, Toby Deetz, Roger DePew, Emily DePew, Matt DeWitt, Jullia Diehl, Jennifer Dirr, Cheris Ditmars, Kurt Drew, Carl Dunn, Cynthia Eck, Robert Eckert, Jennifer Emerick, Korren Endsley, Laura Ernst, Mike Eschenaur, Eric Eulitt, Tom Everitt, Tom Faber, Matt Farr, Gloria Ferguson, Robin le Fry, Andrea in le Tom Amy Scott istine les Jason Karla Dana Henry Jacob Kev Mi Er Steven , Dan icholas Jenny Jeramy Andy Jeremy Hayes Heath Angela Debb N Hartman p) 4 ie, ? ing, Greer, Kr Gurtner ter ) Fry, Ga fan ietto ibson Fr Ga G Gillesp G Graml Hanes Foote Forbes, James Foster, Brooke ick ill Freed Hague Halbakken Hancock, ins Hatton “ uw iss} on, NS WANE Heffley, Holly Hefty, Benji Hefty, Morgan Helwig, Amy Hervey, Isaac Higgins, Ian Higgins, Todd Hilkey, Richard Hille, Micah Hodel, Shawn Hoffhien, Thomas Hoffmeister, Jennifer Holben, Jeff Houser, Nichole Howell, Heather Hower, Amanda Hubbard, Tracy Huff, Mary Huffman, Janel Hughes, Betty Hummer, Chris Jackson, Tom Johnson, Greg Jones, Chris Joseph, Eric Keller, Matt Keller, Staci Kempf, Ty Kennedy, Baron Kenner, Garrison Kennerk, Nancy Kennerk, Wendy Kessler, Doug Korff, Trish Lamle, Travis LaRue, Jeanine LaTurner, Brett Leggett, Chad Likens, McKinzie Likens, Todd Lockwood, Sarah Long, Ryan Loughner, Ian Lyne, Melissa Madison, Silena Madson, Chris Mason, Tammy McAlhany, Jennifer McCanna, Shannon McDonald, Suzy McNabb, Colleen McPherson, Twana Miller, Donald Miller, Phillip Miller, Suzanne Milliman, Joe Milliman, Josh Minnick, Richie Miser, Kim Muniz, Tony Musser, Donny Muzzillo, Joe Newbauer, Josh Nodine, Andy Nodine, Karen O'Dell, Sean Oswalt, Amy Palubicki, Diana Paradise, Rick Penland, Stacy Petre, David Pettis, Andrea Place, Chad Pogue, Erin Pomeroy, Ben Ponko, Melissa Potter, Carmen Potts, Robert aoe wh FPR WAAAY Pranger, Gab Pratt, Helen Pressler, Jenny Price, Jason Prince, Michael Purvis, Diana IUIIULVUIVAULUUITAILVUIVUIVLUULUVUITUULVUT TU TAU UU UT Artifact Hunter Elton Bishop is a seventh grade student who lives with his family on a farm near Auburn. Having an interest in the past, Elton first started his arrowhead collection when on a trip to California. Since then, he has added to his hobby by finding many additional points” and Indian tools on the family farm. Elton feels the best place to look for artifacts is near rivers and streams or in a freshly-ploughed field after it rains. N. Reese Pyck, Ryan Ransom, Anita Rase, Jeremy Rathburn, Brad Rathburn, Kami Rathburn, Tara Ray, Sherrie Recker, Jennifer Rediger, Ryan Reese, Natalee Reinoehl, Kim Relyea, Rachel Replogle, Lyndsay Reynolds, Celeste Rice, Robyn Richter, Joseph Rigby, Russell Rigsby, Rodney Ring, Matt Roark, Travis Robuck, Travis Rodenbeck, Justin Rollins, David Roon, Mary Roop, Kim Rowe, Janel Sanders, Stacey Sayles, Andy Schiffli, Heidi Schmidt, Andy Secrest, J. Fred Seiler, Adam Sexton, Toby Shaffer, Trent Shawver, Elizabeth Shirk, Stacy Shopp, Stacy Short, Simon Shuherk, Brandy Shultz, Ryan Shultz, Tiana Sleeper, Travis Smith, Amie Snider, Barry Souder, Stephanie Sprague, Sean Sprague, Stephanie Stafford, Heather Stahl, Jenny Steury, Mark Stevens, Jeff Stoops, Lynda Sutton, Melissa Tatman, Nate Titler, Troy Tomaszewski, Molly Tompkins, Jaimi Trapp, Sara Truelove, Wayne Tustison, Amie Van Auken, Amanda Vasquez, Manuel Vick, Kevin Vincent, Scot Vogel, Aaron Wagner, Amy Wallace, Angela Weaver, Jeremy Wells, Justine West, Randy White, Kim Whittington, Nicole Williams, Richard ua Wimer, Brandy sal Winebrenner, Misty Woebbeking, Amber Seventh Wolf, Amber Woods, Jenny Woolever, Jennifer Worman, Denise Wurm, Joe Yarian, Larry Each Class Offers A New Challenge. 1. Mark Armstrong prepares a cut on the radial arm saw. 2. Amber Woebbeking and Angie Freed work on their Osmosis project in science lab. 3. Sara Carper displays her home economics’ project. 4, Matt Faber and Tom Eulitt try their hand at paper mache. 5. Shannon McCanna and Andy Schmidt busy themselves with report writing in language arts Class. Zeigler, Heather Zortman, Kenny Michael Rachel Scott Julie Laura , Jenni Lisa , Carrie , Tonya , Jenny Alguire, Melinda Allen Bechdol, Meagan Armstrong, Scott Armstrong, Seth Baldwin, David Baysinger, Cherrie Bailey, Alexander, Darcy Baker Ackman, Carrie Albright, Aaron Albright, Holly Aldrich Balzer Bard Barnett Barry, Behrman Belcher UUNUOUINUNUGUOUOUOSUNOOUEUGUEUOUEOOOEOOUEOASEOOOEOGOEOCOEOEUUEAUFUOUEUAOEOSEUOSEOSEAAEOGE AEA Nee OM Ow 89 PATRIOT Challenges Open The Door To Discovery. 1. Josh Brand, Chad Buchs, Chad Gramling, and Jeff DUnn are actively involved in the di- section of owl pellets in Mrs. Thornton’s science class. 2. Crissinda Hardy makes good use of the vertical file while researching a project. Bell, Bridge Bickley, Lorinda Binz, Carla Bireley, Jessica Bishop, Colette Bishop, Jennifer Blanton, Tanya Boger, Jamie Bolen, Nicki Brammer, Kent Brand, Josh Brincefield, Matt Brown, Vicky Brownell, Rob Buchs, Chad Buchs, Mary Buckmaster, Amy Bush, Shallon Butcher, Sabrina Butler, Amanda Using the card file will hep you find information for your reports.” Laura Louthan Choir is one of my favorite Classes because | like to sing and I also enjoy being with my friends.” Joel Pfister Buzzard, Sarah Campbell, Daniel Campbell, Dwayne Campbell, Scott Carnahan, Kelly Carper, Eddie Carper, Ryan Charleswood, Brooke Chelf, Sarrah Clark, Jill Clark, Karri Coleman, Sarah Concus, Danny Conley, Amy Conrad, Amy Coulon, Christen Cox, Angela Culbertson, Rachel Culbertson, Tim Cunningham, Adam Damron, Bradford Daub, David Days, Anson Days, Taneca she enoys her work A native of Auburn, Me Hamman is a quiet and Interesting person. Mar- tied with two children, she enjoys tole paint- ing, crafts, and swim- ming. Mrs. Hamman, a sixth grade grammar teacher, has worked in education for the past fifteen years. She says . that tea 1ers nla _ the future and she cn _ joys seeing young _ people learn. Although teaching is rewarding, — - handling behavior pro- _ : Deny isn vt much oe : Mrs. Hamman point sak gtading papers and - Deetz, Jaymee Deihl, Marianne Dennison, Nathan DePew, Dana DePew, Jacob DeRose, Steven DeWitt, James Dove, Jason Dove, Katrina Drew, James Dunn, Bruce Dunn, Jeff Dunn, Lindsey Durst, Jacob Edelen, Kevin Ellert, Ben Ellert, Kent Evans, Linda Faber, Ryan Fager, Michael Fahl, Angie Farley, Lucinda Fender, Courtney Fluke, Jeremy Franks, Jaime Franks, Kim Freeman, Tammy Friese, Kyle Fritz, Tiffany Fry, Kristina Fuller, Bobby Fuller, Jackie Fuller, Michael Furnell, Rebecca Gaier, Nathan Garman, Karmajean Ginder, Kara Gingrich, Josh Glick, Teresa Gonzalez, Derek Gramling, Chad Grandbois, Jee Grandstaff, Amanda Green, Jeremy Groat, Gordon Grogg, Jeremy Haffner, Ginger Haiflich, Jason Hall, Cory Hamman, Pauylani Handshoe, Tyson Hardy, Chrissanda Harris, Holly Harter, Doug Hartman, Sara Hassett, Jason Healey, Shaun Hefty, David Hertsel, Tricia Higgins, Mark High, Jeremy Hissong, Adam Hoff, Ryan Hogan, Melanie Houghton, Heather Hornett, Damon Hornett, Dana Horrom, Abigail Howard, David Huguenard, Ben Hummer, Julie Huth, Tracy Jessup, Sara Jinnings, Leslie Jobe, Sarah Johnson, Carrie Johnson, Lori Jones, Robert Kaduk, Andrew Kaduk, Tracey Keen, John Kemery, Michelle Kemp, April Kempf, Logan Kennedy, Aaron Kepler, Ryan Kessler, Cheryl Kessler, Kyle Kimmel, Craig Klink, Kristen Knott, Brian Kretz, Taitem Kuhlhorst, Paul Kuhlman, April Lua, Liberty Lee, Sean Lepley, Emily Lockhart, Ben Long, Bobby Louthan, Laura Love, Brenda Luckadoo, Robert Magnuson, Jason Maldeney, Dustie Marhenke, Heather Markley, Derek Marshall, April Marshall, Steven McBrier, Sheena McComb, Andy McDonald, Adam McDonald, Rene McNamara, Dean McPheeteers, Rachel McPherson, Shana Messman, Bobby Metelko, Ami Mettert, Andrea Meyer, Matt Mitchell, Jaime Molina, Melissa Montgomery, Chris Moore, Chris Moore, Erica Moore, Josh Musselman, Casey Musser, Sarah Musser, Stacy Myers, Dawn Myers, Ryan Neal, Brad Nelson, Zac Nichter, Micheal Niederkohr, Jill Nobles, Matt Norton, Heather Opper, Chris Opper, Josh Ordway, Angie Ort, Emily Orwig, Holly Ostermeyer, Nikia Page, Kim Pancake, Amanda Pankop, Dan Parker, Jeremiah Parr, Tom Pfister, Joel Pfister, Richard Phillips, Holly Pinedo, Roberto Pinkerton, Kelly Plummer, Michael Pommert, Sheila Pratt, Jennie Price, Aaron Proffitt, Janey Ranney, David Reese, Marcus Rendrow, Deborah Rhodes, Rebecca Richardson, Jade Rieke, Dawn Rigsby, Terra Roark, Amy Roberts, Emily Rodman, Mike Rose, Stephanie Sixth Grade 89 PATRIOT “‘Loves Horses’”’ Tracy Huth is a sixth grade student who lives on a farm north of Wateerloo. Tracy and her family have been raising horses since she was very young and currently have two appaloosas in their stable. At the age of five, Tracy entered her first competition. Since then she has won several awards in area horse shows. Tracy stated her hobby involved a lot of hard work. Feeding, cleaning stalls, and grooming are chores that must be done before she can ride. H. Kaiser Ruiz, Tony Rutter, Steph Saylor, Heather Schaab, Angela Schiffli, Alisha Schwab, Scott Schwartz, Chad Seigel, Ben Sharp, Angela Shipe, Eric Shirk, Scott Simanton, Jerry Skirtich, Cristina Slone, Mitcehl Smith, Libby Smith, Tim Smolek, Amy Snavley, Margie Snider, Angela Somkit, Thongdy Souder, Michael Spear, Annie Sprague, Heather Staley, Jamison Challengers Starkey, Jason Stewart, James Stockamp, Brad Strawbridge, Dawn Strawser, Nathan Suntken, Jennifer Swank, Aris Tarlton, Nicholas Terry, Cynthia Thompson, Tim Thrush, Erin Titler, Corey Titler, Jody Traster, Chad ik Challengers Widen Horizons 1. Andy Kaduk pauses momentarily from his word Processing assignment for Ms. Brown. 2. Cori Johnson concentrates on reading and playing the correct notes during sixth grade band practice. Turner, Christian Tuttle, Ryan Uehlein, Chad Ulm, Jason Valentine, Christina Valentine, Jeremy Wagner, Adam Ward, Bill Weaver, Tessa Webb, Ryan Weber, Brad Well, Riann West, Amanda Whitaker, Kellie Williams, Jackie Wilshere, Betsy Wilson, jason Wolfe, David Woodard, Kevin Worman, Jeremiah Wright, Michele Wrona, Paul Wyatt, Robi n Zent, Todd Zollman, Richard Keb, Bobby Limber, Emily Maxfield,. Catrina McDaniel, Danell McLain, Audrey McLain, John Pittman, Thomas Wineland, Burr Wolff, Shannon Missing Bay, Jim Corey, Christina J. W. Riley Day Popular With Sixth Grade Students James Whitcomb Riley Day is a traditional celebration for the sixth graders each October. After study- ing about our Hoosier Ed Benbow’s presenta- tion of a program of Riley’s poems, cos- tumes being judged, and Riley’s favorite cookies - snicker- poet and reading his poetry, the students dress up as a Riley character. Our cele- bration includes Mr. doodles - being en- joyed by all. The day concludes with a little poetry writing of our own. S. Zonker PATRIOTS ichard Barkman, Principal anborn, Assistant Principal — The administration and faculty at DeKalb Middle School work together as a team to provide a challenging education for the students. The curriculum was developed and is implemented to meet the needs of each individual student and pro- vide a solid framework for more advanced studies. The variety of programs offered at DMS enables each s tudent to grow both mental- ly and physically and to accept responsibility as a maturing young adult. Mr. Aalbregtse-Social Studies Mrs. Barber-6th Grade Block A Mrs. Bard-English Mr, Bennett-Science Mrs. Bowman-G6th Grade Block A _ Mr. Bradford-Science Mrs. Brandt-Special Education Faculty ijk OV OM ye L..CAGAGGG guestionnai room peri qd a Before apply a few finishing touches 4. Jenny sae . Dana while Bor Nain nde a bit F more time ponde : ing the Guexion, - Faculty RS Givi Mrs. Ramey-Home Economics Mrs. Raub-Aide Special Ed. Mrs. Record-Art Mrs. Roark-Attendance Office Mrs. Roe-Language Enrichment Mr. Rose-Industrial Arts Mrs. Sauerteig-Secretary Mr. Schlemmer-Industrial Arts Mrs. Shipe-Media Center Secretary Mrs. Stahl-Guidance Mr. Stefanski-English — Mrs. Strawbridge-Guidance Mrs. Thornton-Science Ms. Tracy-Science Custodial Staff Help Students Face Challenge The custodial staff countinues to do a fine job at the Middle School-. Each morning the teachers and students can expect to find neat and orderly classrooms which add to a more pleasant environment. 1. Mr. McDonald-Maintenance Supervisor 2. Mrs, Larowe and Mrs. Pfefferkorn 3. Mr. Harding 4. Mrs. Johnson 5. Mr. Means Faculty LET IT SNOV....euT Ror TOO MUCH a A Patriot Christmas On December 23, we held our annual Christmas convocation. The program was organized by Ms. Brown and Mr. Freels and featured many of the students. Songs, skits, a choir and band performance highlighted the program. A visit from Santa also brought cheers from the stu- dents and hightened our expecta- tions about the coming holidays. 1. Mr, Freels leads a select group of teachers in one of the many songs performed during the program. 2. Ms. Brown leads students through “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” 3. Mr. Aalbregtse leads teachers in a skit. 4, Santa stops for a brief moment to wish the Patriots a Merry Christmas. 5. Chris Hummer reads a passage telling the students about the true meaning of Christmas. Activities a ae 4 vy i me an PRRR AT ROME HEY See 2a SCHOOL, TRARKGOHING NOK ADRY a5 . $0 SCHOOL CHAWENG HEL IOAY Student Assistants _ The teachers and secretaries would like the students for all of their sou 7 y Row: £ Dees | H. Mashecke 3 A Hajes N, Galles, 5 ee Back Row: M. Taylor, G. Detrick, T. Mauziillo, ” T. thes and D . Tucker. : _ 2. Guidance Atsstants- Front Row. M. Tomaccewsi, _ S. Musser, D. Maldeney, J. Stutzman; Second Row: H. Albright, L Peilstrocker, A. Woeboeking, H. Heffley, A. Wallace, N. Whig ton; Third Row: L. Kempf, R. fp © Cane) Bell, _ meee 66 [ Spirit Days give Patriots a chance to show their school spirit. Everyone knows that the DeKalb Patriots have a lot of school spirit and that they are very proud of their accomplishments. In fact, there are days when the student body “gears up’ to show everyone just how much spirit they have. Hat Day Glasses Day University Day Athletic Day Red and Green Day Twin Day Red, Pink, and White Day fr Ny. 1. Renee Tomaszewski and Shawna Skelding in- Front Row: Lindsay Replogle, Angie Skelly, Evans, Shannon McCanna, Mike Dendinger. form students about the new Patriot line of Angie Wallace, Sarah Musser, Mandy Free- Kevin Gillian, Alan Hoffhien,; Back Row: wear. burn, Sherrie Ray, Kim Franks, Nichole Adam Bolin, Bruce Bell, Valarie Fairchild 2. David Hefty displays a rather unusual Houser, Karla Gaier, Second Row: Simon Todd Stayer, Grant Detrick and Jeremy piece of headgear during Hat Day. Short, Ashlee Dunn, Derrick Bowers, Kadish, Duval, Time Capsule Future Occupations Favorite Musical Group Favorite Snack Food Eighth Grade Seventh Grade Sixth Grade 1. Doctor 1. Guns and Roses L Pours Chips 2. Pro Athlete 2. Def Lepard 2 Ice Cream 3. Lawyer . Fat Boys 3, Cookies 4. Computer Programmer 4, Bon dee 4. Candy 5. Teacher 5. Undecided P As Patriots we have grown in many ways throughout the year. We have grown in character, academics, respons- ibility, and all aspects of student life at DMS. WE HAVE MET THE PATRIOT CHALLENGE! Jo L Jel Inc