Elkhart Memorial High School - Monolith Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 264 of the 1981 volume:

= oe oN a 1} oe! “ce | — Y mo) oat is Hes '@) | Y ra. | o) = 6G) = Y S en. 4 LA Po iy 83 + AMY crc } 4 t TELLING THE CHARGER STORY [- Student Life Academics Activities Sports People Advertisements Index Eihart Memorial High School | 2608 California Road “Elkhart, IN 46514 ur story starts “Once upon a time,” a summery August 25, 1980, to be exact with 1,468 students entering school after a too-short vacation. These students are our main characters. Who are they? Sophomores, scared and uneasy; juniors filled with aan and seniors, experienced and ready to make their last year of high echonl their best. Until Spirit Week (October 20-24), a lack of spirit per- vaded the student body. Classes seemed harder; students toted books home by the bundles. The school administra- tion was enforcing regulations more strictly. Our football team was having a rough year. But then our characters got together, began to get involved in new Pep Club activities and backed the football, cross country, and volleyball teams. The cross country team became the first in Memo- rial’s history to advance to semi-state while the volleyball team made sectional semi-finals. The end of the first nine week grading period coincided with a cold rainy night in October when our football team faced cross-town rival Central in the battle for Old Mangy. They were rated eighth in the state. Our record was 4-5. We stopped them in the fourth quarter on our five and drove of yards to come ahead 19-14. Then Jerry Eakle attempted a pass that fluttered into Frank Cocker- ham’s arms Hike a lame duck; he rolled 30 yards to a touchdown. With 10 seconds left, the fans vaulted the fence and flooded congratulations on the team. The extra point was good. Time ran out on Central. Fans went wild. Our story made a turn-around. aS ELKHART MEMORIAL - revs xe ae . 4 Mie 2 : “i , ee ee ow 4 : yy af 6 ; Ste ZF Oy Opening Crimson and gold flowers surround the sign in front of Memorial to add yet another touch of spirit and beauty. In the Cooper Science Lab, Mrs. Phyllis Tubbs demonstrates an obstacle course to her colleagues at their “cracker-barrel.” Miss Carolyn Cook, vice-principal, takes a minute during lunch hour to have an info-- mal talk with DeAnn Gatto. Opening 3 ee a a ee , re 4 4 - . - ¢ me VS st wag we. Sa cate « z= os : ie % ; yes i OD Wa a ice gh ms! Ske. vee Poe ce Wers were re. OAT Le 4 +h he A turtle in an exhibit by Mr. Mike Covey, owner of Northern Indiana Taxidermy, gets Kim Car- ter’s and Marisa Dunn’s attention. Over 100 students in the social studies depart- ment were without books for 25 days. Randy Chaffee holds a silent demonstration. Anne Lussier and Sharon Whitehead take time out from their weekend to feed the ducks in the Eastwood Estates pond. 4 Opening ll books tell a story; our characters act many different roles behind the ‘white synthetic stone building and tinted glass. Even when “nothing” was a ening, a zillion activities were going on simultaneously. What was the action? Cramming for a test, looking for a job despite 13 percent unemploy- ment, decorating a Charger Pal’s locker, fitening to (or yawning through) morning announcements, saving money to afford $1.30 for a gallon of gas, act- ing “layed back,” planning what to do over the next weekend, looking for that homework that you “did” last night, making it through all that classwork until the sixth hour bell rang at 2:55—all of this and more are the everyday happen- ings that tell the Charger Story. eee a i ee ties § = + ha OF = Ms 7 a oo ¢ Opening 5 Football coach Dale Rems runs his team through a series of wind sprints to get its mem- bers ready for the opening night game. Sg Ned Peterson uses his summer hours to ee his tennis game. Many fall teams utilize the summer to prepare themselves for the upcoming season. Daveda Grow, Sherrie Bluhm, and Scott Hiatt react differently to simulator messages during driver ed. class. Varsity cheerleaders start practicing in June and work all summer for participation in the county 4-H fair competition. 8 Summer school, workouts 2 a 7 ih i we St 3 ? Members @f the summer school Colorado: sci- ence clasytake time to explore the pueblos of esa Ve e. A , ractice eyb Football halfback Rick Miller uses his time to lift weights. The tennis, vol swimming and cross country teams also weight machines during the summer®™ 4 Summer school’s out Summer school 1980, attended by 1,069, appears to be the last opportunity for picking up or making up courses during vacation. Although state funding was increased by 10 percent, there is still not enough Biey - because of risin costs, accord- ing to Mr. Joseph Scher, assist- ant superintendent for busi- ness. 7 Two courses, driver educa- - tion and the Colorado science trip, will still be offered, Miss Carolyn Cook, vice principal, said. This would still be possi- ble because the students’ tui- tion pays for the cost of the course. _ sche dule since “Tt makes me mad because I had to rearrange my whole Poa on taking summer school,” said junior Kim Carter. An alternative to summer school credit for this year was the class overload system. The senior overload gave seniors _ and only seniors, a chance to pick up any required courses they needed credit for in night school. — Another alternative is to take a correspondence COUrSE through the mail. “I heard _ about the course and asked my counselor about it. It’s nice because you can take as long as and retakin you want to complete it,” said senior Stephanie Rogers, who took a government course from Indiana University. Being able to elect special _ programs, more quickly meet- ing graduation requirements, failed courses may all be denied MHS stu- dents of the future who must ‘meet all their course wants and _ needs in three years of six hours of classes. ‘Wad-ja do this summer?’ Whether students traveled, worked, lifted weights with the football team or just lay in the sun, summer seemed to have plenty of activities for everyone. Memorial football player Frank Cockerham spent most of his sum- mer in Memorial’s weight room. “I think the weights helped us a lot. It helped avoid injuries and also built up our muscles,” he said. A summer job seemed harder to find than in the past, but seniors Maria Russo and Julie Klapp both managed to get hired at Dairy Queen. Doing wheelies is one of the many stunts that Carl Morris does on his motorcycle. He rode his bike all summer practicing for meets. Being a member of Spraymasters ski team and competing in local tournaments reat Benji Denlinger on Simonton lake for most of his sum- mer. Teaching a child how to ride a bike was just one of the activities that Lori Jackson did while babysitting this summer. 10 Summer Happenings A survey of two homeroom classes of each grade, showed 27 percent of the seniors had jobs dur- ing the summer, 22 percent of the juniors and 23 percent of the sopho- mores were also employed. Michele Hutchison was one of many who spent their summer pick- ing tassles off of corn, while Jeff Yoder joined the number of workers carrying out groceries, working as a carry-out boy at Maurek’s IGA. As the saying goes, time flies when you're having fun. Maybe that’s why some students thought the summer ended too soon. [arc Pauley spent his summer raising calves. uccessful in 4-H, Marc had the reserve grand nampion lightweight crossbred at the fair. Vorking at Dairy Queen, Maria Russo makes a ‘ide variety of cold refreshments and sand- ‘iches, one of which is a chili dog. In addition to washing carts and Ooe in the pro-shop at the Elks, Greg Doncaster also puts golf bags in carts for the golfers. Lori Harris trained, showed, and rode her horses this summer. She is involved in 4-H with her two horses. 4-H Summer Jobs 11 1 | | MH : More than you ever knew before Did you know... Memorial students have a choice of daydreaming through 1,376 win- dows. ... 88 mirrors reflect smiles and frowns throughout the school. ... Students revive themselves from any one of 48 drinking fountains. ... 1,332 seats are offered in the auditorium for every performance. ... Pencils are eaten daily by 92 encil sharpeners. id you know... Words to Memorial’s school song were written by sophomore lan- are arts students at Elkhart High chool who would be coming to Memorial. Did you know... Memorial students not only walk on top of a carpeted floor, but also on top of a tunnel which runs under the school. Did you know... . The building’s fifth stairway to the Skull and crossbones are given to football play- ers who earn them for 20 ee rom game to game. Jim DuBois and Mike Sellers started the program. Below Memorial is a tunnel which runs the length and width of the school. Several years ago, the tunnel was used for an emergency storm drill for all the student body. 12 Facts about Memorial second floor, which is located in the library, is never used because another security system would have to be installed. Did you know... . There is a T.V. studio at Memorial that is being used this year for the first time in three years. Did you know... Football players display skull and crossbones on their helmets from game to game for “‘outstandin offensive and defensive plays, according to Tom Kirts, football layer. Seniors Jim DuBois and Mtike Sellers started the incentive rogram. id you know... Both the Mangy Lion and the John L. Longfellow Award were carved by Mr. jim Holland, a teacher at est Side. The two traveling tro- ae sit in cases made by Mr. avid Jester, a teacher at Central. : Memorial’s fifth stairway to the second floor, located in the library, is never used because another security system would have to be installed. For the first time in three years, the T. studio is operable and being used by sophomore speech classes. A lack teachers and equipment has kept it out use. Ue PET tax MLM � Pan Ya | Aa the studerit @ ball victory: oO tral. ‘(gam Mr. Ji taba : : | As wi of the 1980 Memorial-Central bas- “Carry high the gold and crimson,” is exactly Carved by:Mr,; im Holland, Maney sits in foal same, Memorial was the first recipi- ice Memorial students do. Marlane Pauley, ent of the John L. Longfellow trophy. junior, wears an original Memorial T-shirt on crimson and gold day. Facts about Memorial 13 The A,B,C’s of Fashion A= Alligators, B= Buttondowns and C= Chee- nos. These items were the basic styles of clothing for students this year. Grays, browns, blues, dark greens, purples, mauves and plaid were colors that went along with the popular styles. Brand names such as Gloria Vanderbilt and Levi's had an influence on the way some students spent their money. “I buy brand name clothing because then I know the quality of the product is established, so I at I’m getting my money’s worth,” said Geoff Holtz. “T buy clothes if I like the style of it; the brand name doesn’t matter,” said Tracey Blocher. Imitations such as J.C. Penney’s “Fox’’ and “Plain pockets” served as inexpensive aids to those who did not want to pay the higher prices of designer labels. “It would depend on how much money I had at the time, but I think I would buy the less expen- sive item,” said Scott Fair. fesres! Kelly Miller models a whole batch of popular pin figures worn by students on vests and sweaters. Enjoying the autumn weather are _ Alligators were on shirts, sweaters, and Lorna Cairns and Jenny Taska who cardigans as Pes Simonaitis, To wear this year’s “basic” outfits. Kimbrough and Julie Lacy show. 14 Fashion Additional attractions such as ribbon tie, belt and blazer spark up Laura Weaver’s outfit. Pleated skirts, swingy and full, bright- ened up Connie Lee’s and Camille Alick’s school wardrobes. Sweatshirts in 1980 go pastel, and Levi's are shirts as Jeff Stankovich and Lorene Sheets demonstrate. Important to the “designer outfit” by Brett Arenz is a skinny tie, suspenders and tennis shoes. Fashion 15 BMX’er DeWayne Quick finds time to compete in bike races over the weekend. Quick has won many awards for his racing. Bowling is a good way to release pent up frus- trations, as Dave Schultz finds out. Bowling is a cheap form of entertainment. Relaxing is easy with a bowl of munchies, and a friend like Heidi to share them with, as Angie DeMauro finds out. Despite the high cost of movies, many people attend them dees Rocky Chavis and Kelvin Walker buy tickets to the latest hit. ‘Weekends 17 Command’s performance... ... [he look that gets the looks The Command put on an out- standing performance at the first home football game on September 5 according to the tremendous crowd response. Mr. D. L. Litherland, director of the Command, stated, “We have the best show ever, but it’s a diffi- cult show, even though we have good potential. There is a high risk of making mistakes because of the difficulty, but all in all I’m certain we can polish it to perfection.” The Charger marchers spent one week in seclusion at Camp Eberhart in Michigan to work on their 1980 marching show. Even though the facilities at the camp were not “ideal,” there weren t too many serious complaints. Upon returning home the haw was complete but still needed plenty of polishing. The next stop for the CCC was their own marching invitational where they received a standing ova- tion from a partisan crowd of Mem- orial supporters. Then they were off to Penn High School and the NIS- BOVA Abrchin competition where the Command had hopes of a high placing. Lady luck, however, was not with the band that chilly Satur- day afternoon, as they received a eee es seventh place finish, but the band kept its pride and never stopped working, and it paid off. Because on October 18, in Terre Haute, the Command gave its finest performance of the year and placed seventh out of 33 bands in state competition. “We weren't disappointed at all with seventh place ee we saw the bands that beat us,” stated sopho- more tuba player Craig Artley. Mr. Litherland added, “We can’t be disappointed with a seventh place finish. We gave our finest show of the year; that’s what we were working for.” Second year drum major Vanessa Paler makes sure the Command stays in tune during the opening of “Malaguena.’ The Command Drum Corps, with captains Mike Kersten and Steve Haynes, keep a steady beat during ““Comedian’s Gallop,” the 1980 drum feature. 18 Marching Band Marching Band 19 la- ning trumpet solo on es in their di part of “Mac- ing arc rmation behind him. iller belts out his ore ena as the band m (0) ng the concert number, ah In their concert formation, which features the drill team, the Command wows the crowd with the ever popular “MacArthur Park.” The Command drill team demonstrates a their dance duri Arthur Park.” Mala mon ne stud@nt who traded with freday working for his fathek ‘ee J W HOUSAND JR | tive. ers, ised: g effec Char enthr 2 1 a eee Gi. 2 . and Troy DeShone. se ce Run-down shacks with their walls papered with magazines and newspapers were a com- mon sight for Sue Ronk and Kevin Zemanek, during a sum- mer stay in the Appalachian mountains. Kevin and Sue went to Appalachia for a youth ee fees sponsored St. Paul's nited Methodist Church. “Really nasty, and shacks with dirt floors” were Kevin’s expectation, while Sue antici- pated “average homes.” They ound a combination of the two. Everyday, for two weeks, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., they repaired porches, shingled roofs, and painted houses. “We were interested in demonstrat- ing to the people that we wer- ent coming to take over, fix their homes and leave when our deed was done. We wanted them to see we cared,’ Sue explained. evin and Sue, however, aren't Memorial’s only volun- teers. Denise Gaither and ee | 4 Katie Moore are volunteers on a long term basis. Filling water containers, Bas oe meal trays, and making beds are all just a part of Candy Striping at Elkart General Hospital for Denise and Katie. “I enjoy wore with people because I woul like to be a physical therapist,” Denise said. Katie added, “I enjoy work- ing with people an helping Pane in my spare time.” As andy Stripers, they are required to work six hours a month. Memorial students not only volunteer outside of school but also inside. As office assistants, students type, answer the phone, run errands and file materials. Other volunteers such as Adult Booster Club members help on picture day, sell tick- ets, cheer at games, chaperone dances, and plan the seasonal sports banquets. a Candy Striper sophomore Katie Moore is Kevin Zemanek and Sue Ronk look through a quired to work six hours a month at Elkhart — scrapbook of memories from their church trip to eneral Hospital. Appalachia. Looking in the files for a class assignment is sophomore office assistant Lucretia Jackson. 1m Baker uses his talents during worship ser- At the Speech Team dance on September 26, es as the drummer for the church band at president of the Booster Club Mr. Bill Rody, | Jlayer House. completes the sale of candy to Jeff Dull. Volunteers 25 ' : dy Shop ed the vent to Che : : Fy ni tinesprins th ( non¢g in Next M fic ) rious [ love to laugh H tt Bict and Lampoon Keeps me launon { the funniest teachers Other laughs came as student’: i have stated tracy Royce tables were SpiInmng with Ome When eler ted classes were SuI album: Steve Martin Ri n eyed, students couldn't stay away Pryor and Monty Python were trom Saturday Night Live orare most listened to I run ot “The ( omedy Shop.’ li stu Tom Minichillo, Rex Foster, John Soptich and Randy Chaffee grin as they read National Lam- n, a Popes magazine with the students at emorial. Amy Holtz shows she’s a dedicated fan of Mr. Bill, as she wears a pin and a shirt of the colorful little guy. Mr. Bill may be found in many different forms and places. Located on Kim Noens’ earlobe, he’s now a post earring. 26 Comedy | on’t ask Dave Wilkerson how many licks it et to the center. As he begins to bite s after-lunch snack, a picture of his dentist Out of the mouths of students came ... bubbles, flavor and some very strange ‘noises. Many brands, tastes and forms of gum inhabited the mouths of students, bottoms of wastebaskets and the undersides of desks. Janitors used their muscles trying to pull off the gooey sub- stance; teachers lost their voices trying to be heard through. the “Stay away from my bubble,” hopes Julie Hide- nas as she blows oné last bubble before she must begin her oral presentation in second: hour speech class. Before entering the choir room, Tina Miller deposits her gum in a nearby wastebasket. This should be an everday occurrence for all sing- ers, director John Lund says. noises. § Brad Hobson said, “It keeps ine — from being bored in class,” A poll taken in Ser te uthe stuey showed that'50 percent o dent body chewed’ Wrigley’s spea- rmint while the other half was dedi Jey cated to Hubba Bubba regular and strawberry. ee ae Whether students’ were sugarless. gum Tans, or true sugar junkies, they could still count on bubbles being blown. and the undersides of desks - haying disgusting surprises, AALEIDOSCOPE “HIGHER AND FIGHER ’ This year’s show was an excellent combination of lights, sound vocal and instrumental talent highlighted by former Memorial Varsity Singer Juard Barnes. Barnes sang the solo ak in “Oh, Happy Day” with Gold ush acco him. Also, art- ist in residence Pat Harbison, a jazz trumpet player from St. Louis, directed the jazz septet in Kaleido- scope. ough some were Seer by the absence of the drill team, according to Mr. John Lund, show director, “This had little effect on the show. It just gave the singers a chance to get more involved in Kaleidoscope.” Kaleidoscope 1980 was also the unveiling of new choir formals and tuxedoes. Money-making projects last year and this fall made the out- fits possible. “Send in the Clowns” was performed by the Golden Girls, a newly-formed all-girls’ swing choir. Kaleidoscope performances were Novem- ber 6 and 7 in the auditorium. | ‘aa et | l A jazz septet chosen from! the Jazz Ensemble provided thé backup music for! nostalgic 'tunes and current hits performed by the four vocal (agrours in Kaleidoscope ‘80. i het Jazz artist in residence Pat Harbison performs is solo in “Feels so Good,” a Chuck Mangione song. Mr. Harbison also directed the jazz septet. 28 Kaleidoscope {emorial alumnus Meee “Rocky” Barnes Soph-Tones, consisting of 24 sophomores, added ppears as a guest in his third Kaleidoscope. A to the choral deperines salute to musical ir oscope °80. Their selections ree performances, included “Autumn Leaves.” ormer Varsity ner Barnes has sung “Oh, comedy in Kalei [appy Day ” in all t —— es el The jazz septet, featuring members of the Jazz Ensemble and jazz artist Pat Harbison in solos, belts out another popular tune. Kaleidoscope ’80 opened with Gold Rush sing- ing “On With The Show,” complete with their black top hats even during rehearsals. Gold Rush was one of four choral groups. + Kaleidoscope 29 ..and now, in the center ring, “Ladies and gentlemen, step right up to the oes show on | earth—‘CIRCUS1” shouted Steve | Blake, the ringmaster in Reader's | Theater 1980. . The theme for Reader’s Theater was chosen by Mrs. Sondra Walker, who also directed the production. She said, “I wanted a theme that children as well as adults could enjoy.” ecause the “CIRCUS” script called for the movement of charac- ters, the use of scripts was kept to a minimum this year. An assortment of slides with cir- cus faces and acts was accumulated and projected during the perform- ances. Along with the slides, “CIR- CUS” used special music from the 1980 award-winning musical ““Bar- num.” Liz Sickels, a clown from ““CIR- CUS” said, “A lot of the kids made their own outfits; | made mine and had fun doing it!” Almost half of the clowns acquired their own cos- tumes. Each clown made his or her own face using white clown base, color sticks and pencils. “CIRCUS” attracted about 400 people to each of the two perform- ances, the highest number to attend a Reader’s Theater performance. Tammy Simpson, a senior who went to see “CIRCUS,” said, “I thought it was a cute show; I really enjoyed myself. Ewa real pleased with how the tformances turned out; everyone id exactly what they were sup- posed to do. I was pleased with how the makeup was handled and how the audience responded to the shows,’ commented Mrs. Walker. At the finish of the song “Join the Circus” the cast of clowns and circus acts join together in building a pyramid. As sure as shootin’ a sucker is born every min- “ te, the ae one, excluding none, is me!” _rags Tim Blackwood as P. T. Barnum. ohn Fowler irs his makeup after jugeli ne tennis balls while riding his unicyc cae typical circus act. A clown’s face is his personal trademark. Sopho- more Linda Berger works carefully on her makeup, trying to perfect it. With Michelle Woodward as the center of attention, the colorful clowns of the Reader’s Theater “CIRCUS” listen raptly. Circus 31 Downtown Elkhart: A change of face Elkhart has received many struc- tural changes during the past year. One of the most noticeable has been the completion of Superblock—a motor lodge, restaurant, and con- vention center designed to bring the downtown area more business. Con- struction began in the Fall of 1978 and was completed in the Spring of 1980. Another of the major construc- tion projects was the K-mart that is to occupy the comer of California Road and Nappanee. This project was greeted with much controversy as a large woods had to be leveled to make room for the store. However K-mart has had other problems besides local concern. A large por- tion of one of the first walls was BP IE TG DRE Flappers Sheila Skaggs, Jenny Taska, and Kelly Douglas perform at the re-opening of the Elco. 32 Community blown down during a thunderstorm, which slowed construction consid- erably. Despite the increase in the num- ber of new businesses in Elkhart, unemployment rose to an unbe- lieveable 13 percent, largely because of the high number vais offs in the recreation vehicle indus- try. The R.V. industry was hard hit by the rapid increase in the price of gas, coupled with the transition to smaller, more economical cars. Belying the recession-like atmos- phere in Elkhart, there were still occasional gala evenings out. For example, on October 9, the Lerner Theater (more often referred to as the Elco) celebrated its grand re- opening, and was addded to the The Riverside Terrace Appartment Building was erected on Elkhart Avenue near the Easy Shopping Place. National Register of Historic Sights’ The Memorial Drill Team did a tag dance, Charlie Chaplin routine, anc flapper routine. The Memoria Orchestra performed the overture from “That’s Entertainment” anq provided most of the background music for the show. | Said flapper Kelly Douglas, “T was a lot of fun pertonnite in fron} of all those people. They really seemed to enjoy us because they remembered doine that dance themselves not all that long ago.” The Central Shades of Blue als¢ erformed, followed by the firs ibaa movie shown at the theal ter, “The Navigator,” Buster Keaton. starring | The new Indiana Employment Security Div sion Building replaces the old building on Street. The unfinished K-mart suffered a minor setback during a storm; a large portion of one wall was blown down. The Sherman Street Bridge was renovated last summer. New rails were added and the bridge was repaved. Community 33 During the afternoon show Alicia Dean, (Cin- derella) is awe by her fairy godmother (Lari Ludlow), who promises to grant her a few wishes. The king (Rob Lloyd) escorts the queen (Anne Findlay) to the ball for a night of merrymaking and fun during an afternoon matinee. Before going to the ball Camille Alick takes her ick from the beautiful bouquets handed to her by Cinderella. The jester (Tom Johnson) tries coaxing the prince (Tim Blackwood) into dancing and min- pling with the fair maidens who attended the all. 34 Cinderella rm ba iving at the ball, Cinderella (Alici an) holds on to the lace of her skirt for assurance as she dazzles everyone in ¢ ballroom. Double your pleasure; Double your fun...... Fairy god beforefthe ella a couple “The rehearsals were super-hard, but the children’s responses make it all worthwhile,’ agreed Alicia Dean (Cinderella) and Craig Culp (the prince). Masquers’ production of “Cin- derella” was the children’s play for the 1980-81 school year. With four shows to produce, it was double- cast with a crew for the night per- formances and one for the daytime matinees. This meant twice as many problems for the director but all the more fun. The show was performed for 1,100 children and adults and twice for 1,000 third graders. Mrs. Coe Strain, director, also contributed to it by writing some of the scenes to include a king and queen. Steve Blake said, “The special effects were terrific, and Mrs. Strain did a great job with the character parts; but being able to watch the children made it twice as good.” Camille Alick, one of the ugly stepsisters, tries squeezing her foot into the glass slipper held by Mike Sellers (jester) at the evening perform- ance. Stepsisters Camille Alick and Kelly Mitchell try their best to charm the prince (Craig Culp) into dancing with them. Cinderella 35 Winter snow fun Charger style Wintertime in Elkhart can either be boring, or a lot of fun. Charger sadeatan tertime activities to choose from, ranging from cross country skiing to playing with the latest electronic games. There are also many activi- ties bebe right here at MHS, such as the Winter Olympics and the Winterfest. “The Winter Olympics got started,” stated activities director Alice McKeehan, “when I heard a couple of kids ae saying that they have nothing to do. I suggested that we could do something like this, if they (students) would be willing to help. It worked very well, and we changed events every week.” For outdoorsmen ie women) the re were the Ski Club and the Winterfest, which included the snow sculpture contest and the dog sled race. Brad Reiners commented, “We're really lucky to live so close to such a nice skiing area. (Swiss Valley), I’m in Ski Club so that makes it even more convenient to 36 Winter Happenings pet there for me. Maybe someday ‘ll turn professional!’’ Reiners ave a wide variety of win- joked. Not all wintertime activities are fun, as Ty Miller finds out. Luckily, it is friend Tom Kern’s car that is stuck. Brad Reiners enjoys his weekly ski at Swiss) Valley in lower Michigan. Reiners has beer skiing for about four years. Four Chargers make another downhill run at McNaughton Park. Elkhart has plenty oi sports for sledding and ice skating. RR . snow sculpture done by Student Govern- 1ent watches over Memorial.-The snow culpture contest was one part of the Win- i) o 7 ‘Who Dunnit?’ Was it Karen Andre (Ann Grey- son) who killed Bjorn Faulkner, or did the widow’s father (Steve Blake) plot the deadly deed? The winter production was a murder-mystery trial, “The Night of January 16.” “The kids were serious about doing the play. They only had a short time to get the play ready, so they had to get maa fast,” said director Mrs. Sondra Walker. “T enjoyed doing the play. It was my first role, so it was really chal- lenging to play a Swedish cleaning lady,’ said Jo Shriener. The jury consisted of members of the audience who were chosen from those who participated in a drawing when they Seal “It was a good touch to the play, it made it more interesting. I Rob Lloyd, Anne Findlay, Steve Blake, and Kelly Douglas make up the staff at the prosecu- tor’s table. Pleading for Tim Blackwood not to ey is Ann Greyson. Defending attorney Mike Eger holds her back. 38 Winter Show became very involved in the play,” stated an adult member of the jury. The play was performed Novem- ber 21 and 22. On Friday ae the jury found Karen Andre guilty. On Saturday they found her not guilty. “When I first got the part, I decided to play it innocent, so when they found me guilty, I was mad. I felt I hadn’t done a good job,” said Ann Greyson (Karen Andre). ‘““My character was believable because I had a lot to work with within my personality,” said Steve Blake. Rob Lloyd concluded by saying, “The play, and my character, was a change of pace from my usual self.” The judge (Robert Haile) looks on as Tim Black- wood testifies on the behalf of the defense. Mike Eger, the defense attorney, questions him. ee Kris Notestine, Beth Lloyd, Alicia Dean and Ed ay act as the press that covered the murder tri Rob Lloyd questions Anne Findlay on the wit- Swearing in the next witness, Gail Washington, ness stand about the murder of her late hus- is Laura Weaver. The court clerk made the band, Bjorn Faulkner. courtroom setting more realistic. Winter Show 39 I alt Singing Celebration at Madrigal Dinner | “Tt really made me feel like it was in the 16th century,” stated Steve Thomas, one of the Concert Choir members who attended the Madri- gal dinner. This year’s dinner had a new addition: the girls’ swing choir acted as hostesses by seating the guests at their tables, serving the meal and joining the Tudor girls in a song that echoed throughout the cafeteria. The Tudor Singers sang many Old English songs pertaining to the holy night in addition to modern carols. “The dinner went very well,” Mrs. DeDe Spano plays accompaniment for the Tudor singers on the harpsichord and piano, both of which traditionally are used at the Madrigal Dinner. After promenading into the cafeteria the Tudors piace to join in a round of “How Far is it to ethlehem” an Old English lullabye sung with intensity. 40 Madrigal replied Mr. John Lund, choral director, “but I always find things that should’ve been done differ- ently.” A lot of people worked together to make the dinner a successful one. Mrs. Ginger Darwin came to help style all the Tudor girls’ hair, Mrs. Coe Strain coached the students who had lines or speeches and Mr. John Stinespring directed the instrumental aspect of the Madrigal. Tom Kimborough said, “No mat- ter how long it took to make the dinner a success, I'd do it all again just for the smiles.” ree eis eee ae oil is a ae er - Pactiogemlaer jesteg at the. ersaults, an “ a. = a id pertortittte tis d ; ? mner. Round fs on: juggling were dmong many of th feats performed. Before roaming into the cafeteria and greeting guests Steve Blake, Mike Eger, Dawn orp 0 and Lari McDowell meet by the wassail (punch) table to sing a number of carols. During “The Carol of the Cherry Tree,” Trisha Meyer plays the role of Mary and Denny Thorpe portrays the character of Joseph. The Tudors rise to sing a farewell carol to all guests before parading through the decorated cafeteria and meeting in the back for fellowship. Mike Eger, Lord of Revels and host of the din- ner, stands to welcome all to the dinner and to make a toast of love, life and happiness to every- one. lacing an ornament on the tree, Scott Fields id Tonda Phillips sing a round of “The welve Days of Christmas” while waiting for cher members to bring their decorations. Madrigal 41 “Lower! Lower! Come on ’Wilk! “were amon the messages being yelled while Dave Wilker- son attempted to do the Limbo. Dancing in the Winter Wonderland. “Winter Wonderland” was the theme chosen for Memorial’s first Christmas dance by committee members. The colors icy blue and Christmas white complemented the theme. The dance was co-sponsored by Student Government and National Honor Society. This was Memorial’s first success- ful winter dance in its history. “One of the reasons that it was so success- ful,” said committee chairperson Julie Cranmer, “was because of all the hard workers on the committee. We really worked hard and tried to promote the dance as much as we could.” “This was our highest money- making project all year,” said Stu- dent Gage anes? treasurer Steve Erwin. “We made $346, which we divided with NHS.” Becky Kidd and Pe O’Donnell of Student Government and N serve refreshments to Dan Robison and his date. Enjoying the music being played by a band made up of high school students are Michelle Foster and date Mike Hostetler. 42 Sadie, Christmas Dance Lori Anderson and her boyfriend Dan Martz time while enjoying the had a foot-stompin e “Sadies” Dance. Sounds of Music at t Tony Mayger may be being asked by Mela- nie Miller if he would like to pay a visit to Marryin’ Sam. This is a traditional event. Gals capture the guys dogpatch style Some girls had had their eyes on a special boy ever since the beginning of the school year. Their problem was that they didn’t know how to let him know that they had a crush on him. Then they heard that Pep Club was sponsoring a dance where the girls had to ask the boys to go, and their problems were over, except for figuring out what to wear, how to fix their hair, where to eats: Memorial’s annual “‘Sadies”’ dance was sponsored by Pep Club which chose Deena Mus” as the theme. “’Lil Abner’ and ‘Daisy Mae’ were just some of the characters who made the scenes a lot of fun to create,’ said Pep Club sponsor Mrs. Janet Hales. “We had 125 couples, and all of the kids were super. I was pleased that everyone enjoyed themselves.” “T had a really good time,” said Kathy Marvel. “I thought that it was well prepared for and the refreshments were good, too!” for Julie yor who Pens the marriage ceremon DeBoni and Rick Watts is Mr. Dale portrayed Dogpatch’s Marryin’ Sam. Mark Heeter, Terrie Herring, Cheryl Simonai- tis, and Chuck Himes all sit down to relax as the evening rolls on. Dressed in appropriate outfits for the dance were Liz Sickels and Paul Phillips. Pipes and straw hats were common items there. Sadie Hawkins Dance 43 ___ Here's your news from VolEoaNom CHAR Fifty-two American hostages free at last On November 5, 1979, the United States embassy in Teh- ran, Iran, was stormed by a group of Iranians; protesters broke through the gates and captured 66 Americans. The 66 were held hostage. On November 18, 1979, the Ayatollah Khomeini ordered the women and blacks freed; 13 hostages were freed. The 13 arrived in the United States on November 23, 1979. On February 18, six Ameri- cans arrived in the U.S.; they had been hiding in the Cana- dian embassy since early November. A rescue attempt was made to free the hostages on April 25, 1980; this attempt failed. Eight men lost their lives during this attempt when their helicopters collided in an Iranian desert not far from Tehran. Because of this attempt, Iran felt it neces- sary to split up the hostages so they were moved to different cities in Iran. Because of an illness, former hostage Richard Queen left Iran on July 11, 1980, and came back to the U.S. On the 443rd day of the hos- tage crisis an agreement on freeing the hostages was signed. On the 444th day the now ex- hostages were on their way home. Two stops were taken by the planes containing the hos- tages; the first was in Algeria and the second in Weisbaden, West Germany, where they were greeted by ex-president Carter. Here they were also checked by doctors. When the now ex-hostages arrived in the U.S., they were given a hero’s welcome. Julie Kent, junior, joins in a 444- day yellow ribbon salute to the hos- tages in Iran. Cars as well as trees were tied. IU panel predicts economy “A messy year’ is in store for 1981 according to an economic panel from Indiana University’s School of Business. The panel gave its annual forecast to a crowd of 180 local business leaders Thursday, November 13, 1980, at Arthur’s Restaurant. The panel expects inflation to continue along at double- digit rates for most of the year, and little change in national 44 News 1981 employment. Their prediction for inflation is 12 per cent, unemployment, seven and a half per cent, and interest rates to reach 15 per cent. President Ronald Reagan has promised to continue to fight against our economically trou- bled times. His recent attack was a deep slash in government spending. Other tax cuts will be presented later this year. Break-in school’s Vandals were here last Octo- ber 6, 1980. They entered Memorial through outside windows and caused much damage. Chinese and American student “In China our crime rate is low and we have no prosti- tutes or beggars. We also have very few unwed moth- ers and little divorce,” com- mented Mrs. Wen speaking to social studies classes in February. Mrs. Wen has studied English there for three years, then taught it for four. She is one of eight Chinese stu- dents who came to the U.S. to study English at Goshen College. She said, “I feel much better about my Eng- lish now than when I first came to the United States.” In the U.S. she has noted that the teenagers here seem more carefree and casual. “As for dating in China, the young people take dating more seriously t here than they do here. In China, to date at 17 is young, 20 is an acceptable age. It is believed that the young people must first learn and gain new knowledge,” she said. Mrs. Wen is a resident of China who came to the U.S. to ra her English. Mrs. Wen will return home in July. first in history Sample class rings exhib- ed in the display case out- | ide the activities office were olen on October 6, 1980. Vandals entered Memorial y breaking an outside win- ow. Other damages were 2 door windows broken and lephones and __ locks estroyed. “It was a unique type of ndalism,” says Miss Caro- Cook, vice principal. “It as the first time Memorial d been broken into.” Precautions have been en against future break- s; special glass has been t into the 12 door win- pas new door vents have een added, and the school ‘ministration has agreed to stall a burglary system. a fompared | John Lennon died, but his legend lives with music lovers John Lennon, former Beatle rock star, was murdered on December 8, 1980. The 40-year old singer was shot to death outside his Manhattan apart- ment building by Mark David Chapman. On that same afternoon, Chapman had asked Lennon to autograph an album. Hours after, when Chapman was arrested by the police, he still had the album with him, along with no regrets and no explana- tion. Airwaves filled with Lennon and Beatles songs, and record stores all over the country reported sellouts on his latest album, ‘“‘Double Fantasy,” as well as the old hits. Instead of a funeral, Len- non’s body was cremated in a New York cemetery. Yoko Ono Lennon’s wife, issued a state- ment inviting the country to join in a ten-minute silent vigil on Sunday afternoon, Decem- ber 14. Gas prices going up, up, up Where will the rising cost of gas stop? $2, $3, $4, maybe even $5. At the beginning of this year, gas prices were thought outra- geous at $1, but through the year they have risen to $1.35 and were still rising (in Febru- ary). Former President Carter put into action many plans to stabi- lize the gas prices and control the purchase of it by the con- sumers. Gas stations closed ear- lier and were closed on week- ends. Sophomore Jane Hardman said, “Considering the circum- stances with OPEC, there isn’t much we can do.” Newly-elected President Ronald Reagan deregulated the gas prices the week after being sworn into office. This act was in hope that people would con- trol their buying. “I don’t think the gas prices should be regulated. The ceil- ing should be lifted so OPEC can compete with the other companies, DuBois. � ? commented Jim Price Per Liter Regular Lead Free After President Ronald Reagan deregulated the gas prices, the rice of gas had sky-rocketed to $1.35 a plan in February. COUNTRY Monolith 19871 February was designated Afro- American Month at Memorial. Marissa Dunn, junior, contributes a poem to celebrate. A Memorial first worth celebrating At Memorial the month of February was observed as Afro- American month. The concluding program rec- ognizing the culture included a concert from “The Intellects,” a performing group from the community composed of four vocalists and four instrumental- ists. Students who performed skits, readings, dances, vocal or musical numbers included Bob Dion, Lori Dinwiddie, Jennifer Erickson, Denise Hackworth, Chris Hansborough, Deb Jack- son, Terri Jackson, Stella Larbi, Wendy Mitchell, John Sadowey, Luwoni Scott, Mary R. Smith, Antionnette Stout, Steve Thomas, Kelvin Walker, Gail Washington, and Bill Webb. Dawn Stein and Kelly Miller served as mistresses of ceremonies. News 1981 45 Registration a must for males age 18 All males 18 years of age and older are required to sign up for the draft; they can register at the Post Office located down- town. Senior Dave Beaverson says, “Registering really makes no difference to me. I’m not against the draft, yet I’m not overly excited about going off to war either.” Some don’t take the draft as seriously as others, Mike Mollo joked, “I’d rather head for Can- ada!” es pee ta Bill Plunkett an reg Holtz registered at the ost office as required by the lective Service. On Dallas—W ho shot J. R.? Junior Jeff Gruber’s T-shirt is roof of the popularity of the V show DALLAS during the controversy over who shot J. R. Indiana state On November 6, 1980, ten students were suspended for not following the immunization requirements of the State of Indiana. Students were given notices that Indiana reauires each stu- dent to be vaccinated for polio, tetanus, and measles. This is the first time the immunization requirement has affected the high school level. Elementary schools were for- merly the only ones affected. 46 NEWS 1981 On the TV show DAL- LAS, J. R. Ewing, son of an oil tycoon in Texas, was shot. As a result people all over tried to figure out “Who shot J. R.?” “It was between Sue Ellen, J. R.’s wife, and Kris- tin, Sue Ellen’s sister, who was having an affair with J. R. I wasn’t sure who did it, but I knew it was out of jeal- ousy,” said Chris Thomas, senior. “T knew Kristin shot J. R. She figured since she couldn’t get J. R. nobody could... so she shot him. I knew that before they told us!” said Becky Kidd. law enforced “By the fourth day of suspen- sion all students were back in school,”’ says Mrs. Beatrice Nusbaum, school nurse. Mrs. Nusbaum will continue to check up on students through- out the next school year because the immunization process takes a full year to com- plete. “T also have to start the new students on the immunization process,” comments Mrs. Nus- baum. Lives lost in hotel fires Within a period of three months, fires in two hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada, were the cause of numerous deaths and injuries. On November 21, 1980, the fire in the twenty-six story MGM Grand Hotel killed over 80 people and forced over 1,060 guests to escape the building by helicopter. The blaze started in the base- ment kitchen at 7:15 a.m. Within five minutes the fire had spread to the first story casino room. The fire burned for three hours before it was controlled. The damage was estimated in the millions of dollars. On February 11, 1981, the Las Vegas Hilton was set ablaze by Phillip B. Cline, a busboy at the Lael who admitted to set- Be the hotel on fire. line, 23, was arraigned on one count of first-degree arson and eight counts of murder. Mt. St. Helen’: On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helen’s, a member of the Cascade Mountain Range, literally “blew her stack!” The eruption was the equivalent force of a 10 to 50-megaton bomb, taking 1,300 feet off the top of the eak, formerly 9,677 feet igh. Clouds of hot ash were belched 12 miles into the sky. Damage to timber alone was estimated to be $600 million. There was $195 mil- lion damage to wheat and other crops, and 5,900 miles of road were buried, with a cleanup cost of at least $200 million. The sky’s The sky’s the limit for the selling prices of gold and sil- ver. The price has risen far more than inflation alone could have accounted far- more than 425 per cent since’ January 1974. In recent years the gold market has gained a horde of new customers. Americans who once would have never touched the metal have been buying, and caus- ing ye to reach their lofty peaks. Census and enrollmentdown | Early figures of the 1980 census indicated a decrease in OAS an er espite a 4.9 per cent decrease in the city’s popula- tion, an increase in housing units was reported, jumpin from 14,942 in 1970 to 17,66 this year. Elkhart County figures reveal a total of 136,686, u from 126,529 in 1970, Sccnr ing to the census bureau. he revised total is an eight per cent increase in county residents since the last national census ten years ago. At the same time Elkhart; experienced a decrease in| number, Memorial as well had a drop in count from the 1979- 80 school year. Enrollmen : dropped by 82 students while| the number of teachers increased by nine. | At the start of the school) year, the number of girls exceeded the boys, with a count of 743 to 725, a total of] 1,468 students. i The breakdown of classes is. as follows: sophomores,528,, juniors, 483, and the smallest class, seniors, with 457. ylew her top nnette Richmond carefull oks at a picture of Mt. St. Hel- ’s erupting which did damages natural resources. the limit The U.S., the most silver- hungry nation in the world, Re approximately 160 mil- lion ounces of silver a year, and only mines about 40 mil- lion. The deficit is filled with lscrap coin melt and forms of recycling. It is Pare the silver prices will rise farther and gradually overtake the price of gold. As far as prices go, the sky is the limit. The 1980-81 National Foot- ball League season could be characterized as boring. Under the “‘parity”’ plan (where the weak teams play easy sched- ules, and the strong play CHARGER NEWS 1981 — Oakland Raiders football champions in XV tougher ones), all the teams had nearly indentical records. The defending champion Pittsburgh Steelers failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 1972. After five New faces in national, state offices; Hiler upsets Brademas Former actor Ronald Reagan took over as the United States een this year with George ush at his side as the vice- perc The two-man team rushed over the Democrats and Independents after count- less hours of debates and cam- paigns. In local action, six Demo- cratic congressmen were left to uphold their positions: Floyd ithian, David Evans, Adam Benjamin, Lee Hamilton, Philip Sharp, and Andrew Jacobs. Political newcomer John Hiler defeated 22-year veteran John Brademas. Hiler, Republi- can and one of the youngest oliticians to take office, says e has plans for all young peo- ple to take part in politics by ane them a chance to “Dial their Congressman.” He said, “The sooner we can encourage yenng people to understand and be involved, the better they'll be able to assume their responsibilities of citizenship.” Miller heads convention Dr. Richard Miller, superin- tendent of Elkhart Community Schools, was president of the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) for the 1981 school year. $ ey man, check out the punk rockers! Kevin Zemanek, Bill Webb, Joe ilgren, Mike Antonelli, | official Punk Rock day. ike Raeder, Brad Reiners, Scott Chris, Chuck oom, Rob Lloyd, Dave Phoebus, and Brett Arenz all dress for an In February the AASA had a convention in Atlanta, Georgia at which over 10,000 adminis- trators nationwide got yen to discuss and compare schools. Memorial students go Punk Rock in 81] There’s a new musical sensa- tion known as New Wave sweeping across the country. The New Wave sound was pioneered in 1977 by The Cars and combines the rikky-tikky sound of synthesizer and the driving of bass and guitar. Along with this, there is a slightly off-key vocalist singing lyrics that don’t make sense. “Tt take a while to get to like New Wave,” comments Kevin Zemanek, “but once you start listening to it, you just seem to want it eee weeks into the season, the Oak- land Raiders were 2-3 and ee weren't expected to get any better. But in comes Jim Plunkett, traded from San Francisco and New England before that. He lost only two ames that he started, leading them into the Superbowl vs, the Philadelphia Eagles. The Raid- ers cruised to victory mainly on the strength of a Superbowl- record three interceptions by Rod Martin. The final score: 27-10. What’s news? Notre Dame President Theo- dore Hesburgh announced on November 24, 1980, that Mr. Gerry Faust would suc- ceed Dan Devine as head coach of the Fighting Irish. Faust will become the twenty-fourth head coach in the history of Notre Dame. Former President J. E. Car- ter ordered the U.S. teams to boycott the XXII Olympic Games, which were held in Moscow in July 1980, as a penalty against the U.S.S.R. because of its foreign policy on human rights and the Afghanistan invasion. With a little help from her Republican friends, Mrs. Nyla Moore, a Democrat, was named Elkhart City Council president over Councilman Arvis Dawson. Mrs. Moore began her year-reign as president on Monday, January 16, 1981. About 3,318 EMHS gradu- ates were contacted for Memorial’s first annual homecoming which took place on April 23, 24, and 25, 1981. This was only the beginning of an all-out school celebration which will celebrate Memorial’s tenth anniversary in 1982. NEWS 1981 47 What’s the story on Academics Activities? T he story is writing a research paper, learning CPR, swimming (or floundering) in gym, taking a walk through the Cooper Outdoor Science Laboratory, decorating a Charger Pal’s locker for Pep Club, selling candy for VICA or DECA, traveling to Atlanta, eee with the orchestra, com- piling a portfolio for art, being interviewed in humanities, fine-tuning vocal chords before a performance, playing golf or space invaders on the computers when you should be running a program, learning eee to use new tools and power equipment, thinking up a topic for a demonstration speech, going to math contests, taking a test and turning it into a fiasco—that’s the story on academics and activities. Starting off most students’s ve like Steve Peak’s is a bus ride, on to meet the daily grind. Mrs. Jane Poe helps Lester Hines and Wal- ter Lewis with an English assignment. Members of the Crimson Charger Command watch a football game after performing their seventh-place state half-time show. Alex Hurowyj throws a vase in pottery class. The Art Department aced the Annual Scholastic Art contest and all winning entries on splay at Ayres in the University Park Mall. 48 Academics Activities French Gourmet Club member Kent Miller pre- pares a banana filling at a crepe party. About 35 students participated in the event. WOSS government students like Roy Taylor simulated handicaps to illustrate the need for adequate facilities in public buildings. Second hour calculus student Dave Pletcher illustrates a volume problem with clay while Karen Yehle checks her answer. Academics Activities 49 Handling those academic pressures “T can’t believe I have three tests today. I can’t take it!” “I stayed up all night studying and still fouled u that test.” “If I get another ba cae in that class, I’m going to Hh from my schedule!”’ ese are the academic pressure situations everyone has to face up to at one time or another. Tests, home- work, special reports, mid-term exams, research papers, deadlines and finals week are all parts of school that make a student say, “This would have been a great day if it weren’t for ...” or “I would love to go out but I have to study for a test second hour.” Students feel these pressures in many different ways, “Tests give me the most problems because guides for students. In the library, De more crams before her test. 222% a 50 Academic Pressures everything you learn has to be put into 20 minutes, whereas in home- work, you have plenty of time to finish an assignment, commented Bryan Klemm. Ra Weaver said, “I feel pres- sure most when it gets near the end of the grading period when all the stuff I haven ante goes into a grade that ee on my permanent record which is l ooked at by col- leges I want to go to.” nglish teacher Mrs. Jane Poe noted, “I really don’t see a lot of students with pressures, but I do notice an over emphasis on grades and an under emphasis on learning, which is the most important part of school.” : Pp UA sity 0} ye UULY Ausagajyon $8 S8uNjuaR, - When the pressures get to be too great, som students just “lay low and let it blow over,” ij other words, sleep. The Scholastic Aptitude Test is one feared by most students. Books and pamphlets are pubf lished to give those taking the test a chance td get the best score possible. Tests may be the biggest pressure stu- dents have to face as Mr. Boyle’s class concentrates on completing a test on Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. | | Working on her research paper is Liz Sickels (center), while Liz Tate and Feli- cia Fields prepare their so tho ; What do you do when phomore English assignments. Many students find the library a quiet place to study. academic pressures get to be too much? “I make myself work harder and get everything done. Then I have some extra time to relax and forget about homework and reports.’ —Cathy White 11 “I just drop everything and do something I like to do and then come back to my schoolwork which doesn’t seem to be as much then.’’—Mike Jobin 12 “I try to forget about the pres- sures I have. At home, I try to for- get by listening to the radio or watching TV.’ —John Troeger 10 Sy Assuming a unique study position, © Julie Stallman attempts to get a good grade in Spanish Tee co : “I just let it go and try not to let it bother me. I won't do my homework for a while and that makes it seem easier.” —Stepha- nie Rogers 12 “I put everything pertaining to Pr oiiork ut O mind Bad either work on one of my hobbies or lay around watching TV.”— Robert Russell 11 “T eat and take a break from the work and start all over fresh and work harder.”—Lisa Morris ip “T will usually leave and do something else, ‘tien go back with an open mind and hopefully com- eae what I was doing.” —Mark org 11 “I try to look at it with a posi- tive attitude and realize that I have to get it done. Taking a drive through the country helps me calm down and relax.’ —Jim Conn 11 Academic Pressures 51 Memorial’s report card — NCA reports findings In through the doors they came ... Starting a five-day search on November 18, 1980. All 19 investi- gators had one mission, and one mission only ... to evaluate Memo- rial High School. A North Central Association (NCA) team, made up of 19 teach- ers, principals, and superintendents from all over Indiana, visits Memo- rial every seven years to decide whether it passes or fails, and recommends suggestions to improve all aspects of the school. The NCA’s evaluation visit was only the pie point of a year lon study made by a committee at teachers, students, and parents. “The condition of the buildin itself,” commented Mrs. Beth Nek ist, English teacher and steering committee chairman, “was one item they commented on positively throughout the report.” Among the praised aspects of Memorial noticed by the committee were a friendly attitude from the students; the teen-age parent pro- gram, which few schools have; and the effort made by the guidance counselors to see every student and 52 NCA Report to keep parents informed. The broadness of student activities was also highly rated. The self-study report made by Memorial’s committee surfaced the highlights and problems of Memo- rial, and gave the NCA a starting point for its recommendations. Among the recommendations made were an outside storage shed for the tractor equipment (so gym students won't be bothered by the cold in the winter), more facilities for the handicapped, a curtain divi- der for the gym, and more partici- pation by males in home economics classes. Also, metric tools for indus- trial arts and implementation of computer use in other classes besides math were cited as recom- mendation for improvement. Recommendations that went into effect immediately included encouragement of seniors to take economics and doors for all of the downstairs class rooms, which were already scheduled for installation. Other recommendations will take more time and money for the future, according to Mrs. Nellist. Dr. Charles Hampel, an Indiana superintend- | ent and NCA committee member, evaluates the building for accredidation. Junior Tammy Sites enters her counselor’s office to be scheduled for next year. Guidance counseling was highly rated by the NCA. One of the NCA suggestions after its five-day search was to build an outside shed to store the tractor equipment. Mrs. John Brademas, the Congressman’s wife, and Karen Hinks talk with Mrs. Watts about his support of the Teen-Parent program. As a result of the NCA’s visit to Memorial, this air vent, located in the clay room of the art department, was repaired. One characteristic of Memorial that the NCA was impressed with was neatness of facilities like the Student Center. NCA Report 53 Are required courses worthwhile? Required courses—the ones everyone has to go through before ete et Although some students may find them boring, many realize that they are needed for a good aca- demic background. But what are teachers doing to make these courses more interest- ing? In the math department, seven micro-computers were installed. “We think computers will soon be used in many ways and that everyone will need to know how to use them,” said department chair- man Mr. James Mayes. Some English teachers use SCOPE or Voice magazines which contain short stories on up-to-date topics and questions about the sto- ries to get students interested in reading. “We show films, work in groups, read plays, and try to Sort with modern literature to help make English courses more interesting,” said English teacher Mrs. June Jar- rett. “T think some courses are a little too much, but students still need a well-rounded background before eset commented senior hawn Pendell. Sophomore Mike Rader tries to find a book title in the library card catalogue. Vocabulary stu- dents are taught library organization and use as a course requirement. 54 Required courses Masquers—FRONT ROW: Ann Greyson, Amelia Holtz, Nancy Hicks, Judi Cripe, Shawyna Brill, Dawn Scofield, Joan Blackwood, Kriss Southard, Anne Findlay, Trisha Meyer. SECOND ROW: Bill Webb, Paul Zinich, Mark Sorg, Joni Caudill, Michelle Woodward, Karla Speech Team—FRONT ROW: Tracy Millslagle, Laurie Pawlak, Deb Jackson, Antoinette Stout, Coach June Jarrett, Ann Greyson, Trisha Meyer. SECOND ROW: Lorrie Dinwiddie, Anne Findlay, Gail Washington, Dave Phoebus, Beth Streich, Coach Frank Catanzarite, Theresa Olson. Dashiell, Deb Jackson, Angie Stahl, Laura Weaver, Craig Culp. THIRD ROW: Sponsor Mrs. Sondra Walker, Mike Sellers, Craig Snellenberger, Rob Lloyd, Steve Blake, Matt Snyder, Mike Thornton, Geoff Holtz, Scott Fields, Tim Blackwood. THIRD ROW: Shawyna Brill, Teresa Vantine Alicia Dean, Tom jones Scott Fields, Lauri Weaver, Craig Culp, Laurie Siler. FOURTH ROW: Dan Erwin, Bryan Richards, Denise | Buckley, Kevin Zemanek, Bob Dion, Robert © Haile, Steve Blake, Scott Nichols. BACK RO Tony Lucenko, John Sadowey. | | 4 | fath Clubh—FRONT ROW: Dan O’Brien, John Wettergren, Tom phnson, Phil Lahr, Steve O’Brien. SECOND ROW: Boner Russell, on Templin, Curtis Heitzman, John Mendez, Carl Gugel, Jim | ilcox. e computer room became a frequent hang out for math students. ¢ room attracted about 100 aiacnts a day who were completing w)'gnments and playing games. TH | y th sweaty palms and a lump in his throat, Bryan Bontrager delivers et 9 at he hopes will be a successful speech. The required course is often 0|red by sophomores. Do you think required courses are really necessary? you plan on college. However, I thin you aren't planning on college, you should have a choice of what classes you wish to take.” —Shawn Fricker 10 “T think required courses are Bes if if “Yes! required courses are necessary. In order to go to college, you must have many of these plus many more. If some courses were not required, students wouldn't take half of them.” —Dawn Cosman 10 “I think it is really up to the person to decide what they want to take, because if they don’t want to take the course, they won't try and (will) fail.”’ —Linda Scheffers 11 “T think required courses are necessary because you need guidance for the future. If you were to pick your own classes, you may not get the education you need.” —Lori Davis 10 “I do think it is necessary to have required courses, otherwise you will end up not knowing everything you need for life.”” —Jennie Shuff 10 “I think they should have required courses because the students vould pick easy Classes just to get by easy.” —Jeff Stankovich 10 “T think all students need the English requirement for good grammar, but I’m controversial about the requirement of history. Three years of English gives everyone an easy major.”’ —Deb Bibeau 10 “Yes, because students wouldn’t take anything if they didn’t have to, and we all have to learn the basics.” —Kellie Reed 12 Required courses 55 Required courses are preparation for life Concentrating on preparing stu- dents for the future as well as teach- ing them facts remains the aim of many required courses. Mr. Dale Bolton, U.S. History instructor, explained, “History now isn’t a lot of memorizing facts but it is making value judgments and sup- Borate ese judgments.” He believes that this allows stu- dents to leave U.S. History with a “better thinking process’ necessary for a changing future. Another required course, physical education, is looking ahead by developing skills, habits, and quali- ties students may use throughout life. Repelling or climbing down the bleachers is one such exerci se. “In reality a person may never climb a 12-foot wall, but it’s the qualities that you develop that are important,’ said Mrs. Phylis Tubbs, assistant athletic director. Tom Sledge operates Resuisci Mani which is used in required health classes to teach the bas- ics of CPR and mouth to mouth resuscitation. 56 Required courses Mr. Gilbert Streeter stresses the continuously growing need for a basic knowledge of science even if it means being able “to simply protect yourself by knowing herbase dan- gers of many new scientific devel- opments.” Mrs. Peggy Presser considers eco- nomics the most “relative” course offered among the senior social studies electives. “We could just take the class material out of our daily newspa- pers. So much is hap ening eco- nomically at the local, state, and national level,” said Mrs. Presser. Richard Duffy, sophomore, performs an enzyme __ the science background received in high schd repare students for our now s¢ lab in the second semester of his Life Science class. Mr. Gilbert Streeter, teacher, thinks that is necessary to ence-oriented The ee Outdoor Science Labora- tory enables students to study nature without leaving school grounds. What is being done to make required courses more interesting? “Students are being put in situations very similar to those in the so called ‘real world’ which is suppose to help us benefit in the long run.” —Barbara Henderson 12 “Psychology was a very interesting class. My teacher really got involved b FS small discussion groups. e talked about psychotics, neurotics, and other demented people.” —Steve Brown 12 “My teachers’ attitudes make my required classes interesting. If the teachers act like they're interested in their subjects, it makes the classes He interesting.” —Julie Anglemeyer “ n biology, lab work and experiments make it more interesting and more exciting, They make the text material real.” —Tom Nickel 10 “What makes my required classes interesting is the way the teacher feels toward the subject being taught. If the teacher shows interest in the course, the students will show interest.” — Marie Phillips 10 “In my American Government class my teacher didn’t §° strictly by the book. He taught us the basic principles of government, and then we went through the motions of Mock Con- gress. —Steve Petersen 12 “Nothing is done to make my required classes interesting. How interesting the class is ener on the student and the teacher. If the teacher under- stands the students’ needs, the class becomes interesting.” —Toni Stout 11 Visiting Indiana’s State Prison in Michigan City, WOSS students ewe first hand the results of leading a criminal life. As part of a required social studies course and in an effort to keep his students’ future straight, Mr. Roger Neal arranged the visit. Preparing students for physically fit resis al of: futures is the main go required gym curriculum. “It was really interesting. Group talks are what made them interesting.” — Dave Savidge 12 Required courses aie Happenings in business, “Business is also an elective course that 600-650 students take, which is not quite half the student body,” stated business department chairman Mrs. Sara Wood. In busi- ness, students develop skills such as typing, shorthand, accounting and marketing. Students can practice their skills after high school and some students use them to get jobs during school. Students in business from Central (high school) and Memorial are planning to make a pilot program to work with computers. The Business department also sponsors an organization called uture Secretaries. Girls from Cen- tral and Concord High Schools also belong to this organization and all attend seminars to learn what will be expected of them as secretaries. “There are 23 different art courses available here at Memorial; affirmed department chairman, Mrs. Kennedy. Last year some sen- iors took advantage of these courses, worked hard and won scholarships totaling $50,000. Students who take art seriously spend from four to five hours a day in the art department. “Beginners start out by close observation of subjects and work on control,’ stated Mrs. Kennedy. Then they move on to the kind of art they prefer. The art department also has an Art Club which is sponsored mainly by Mrs. Kennedy. Ks well as draw- ing, the Art Club has planned and carried out trips to various museums in Chicago. Some of the museums let mem- bers see paintings of various types of art which are not displayed to the general public. They planned also to go to Cleveland to visit the Institute of Art and the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Also, the club hopes to go to New York to see the National Scho- lastic exhibition in June of 1981. 58 Business and Art Adjusting her paper before starting a timed assignment is Ting Drexler. Students take per- sonal t ae to prepare for research paper typ- ing and college assignments. art world | ‘wed the many art classes offered at Memorial are 3-D crafts sculpture, and dvanced art classes. Robin Stamets (top) and Kirk DeFord (bottom) concen- trate on drawing in their art class. How will taking classes in business or art benefit you in the future? “I think business orientation is a great chance to try lots of dif- ferent jobs like accounting and data processing.” —Barbie Brad- ley 10 “I have always been interested in drawing and painting and I'd like to go to a college to study arts.” —Johanna Huhtinen 12 “I plan to work with children and someday open a Day Care Center. Accounting and typing will help me to manage my own business.’ — Michele Pariso 11 “Since art is probably going to be my major in college, my art courses are benefitting me by preparing me for further educa- tion. —Robert Haile 11 “I am not planning to be some kind of secretary, but teachers and everybody say business will help me anyway.’’—Monique Konecny 10 “I think these courses will give me the ability and skills that I will need for a good secretarial job after high school.” —Tammy Sites 1] “I enjoy art because you can do or make what you want. And that finished product is something that you can see and enjoy.”— Alex Hawi 12 ||Art Club FRONT ROW: Robert Haile, Julie Lacy, Jennifer Erickson, Mrs. || Kennedy, Dawn Luce, Linda Solomon, Linda Fritz. Second Row: Jeff Prugh, Craig Erskine, Tina Hargrove, Deb Darsie, Betty Hickman. Business and Art 59 Espanol Francais mas FOreign “Um pah pah” were the sounds made by a small music group com- posed of German Club students who played trumpets, a snare drum, baritone, trombone, and tubas to serenade students in the cafeteria on Monday of Foreign Language Week. “I think it added something to lunch and Foreign pena eek itself. If they hadn’t played, some students may not have known it was a special week,” said Cheryl Simo- naitis of the program. Other cultural events also took place in the cafeteria February 2 through February 6. Students per- formed the well-known French cab- aret dance, Can-Can. Spanish mem- bers also contributed by performing a bullfight. Signs around school helped main- tain a different foreign atmosphere. 60 Foreign language languages For example “garcon” or “Senor” replaced “Men” on the restrooms. Another event was the treasure hunt. A rhyming riddle in all three languages was read on announce- ments every day. Valerie Carlson and Tom Nickel won the hunt, and movie tickets by deciphering clues designed by teachers in the depart- ment. What attracts a foreign language teacher to a certain language? “I lived in Germany for three years serving in the armed forces. I really enjoyed it. I think a person has to be in a different country at least one year before he can understand its ways. Being with the people and hearing their language is when I really became interested in the Ger- man language,” said Mr. Phil Brin- son. A Spanish Club member tries to break the’ aa full of goodies at their Christmas party eld at McNaughtion park Pavillion. Laura Sackman rate hela with escargot (snails), a French delicacy, during French Club’s trip to Jacques Garden in Chicago. serman Club—FRONT ROW: ‘arla Dashiell, Vince Weaver, Jim Blue, Lisa Dunmire, Claudia ‘riedauer, Harold Weber. Second ‘ow: Brad Reiners, Carl Gugel, Lori ‘arabek, Mike Willard, Ingmar liggebrugge. Third Row: Kathy ‘endall, Reb Lloyd, Doug Cook, | Matt Snyder, Paul Hatetracer ‘rench Club—FRONT ROW: Julie , Pandino, Tammy Belchak, Mildred ohnson, Antoinette Stout, Marlane jauley, Shelly Pringle, Dana ' chmanske, Cheryl Simonaitis, | vate Fields. Second Row: David uy iedhamer, Lisa Riley, Diana ‘ }ordner, Rhonda Humphrey, Linda ‘Winkler, Debbie Statler, Alicia ‘ean, Michelle Paler, Marla Spanish Club—FRONT ROW: Mrs. Rita Raval, Teresa Stines, LuWonie Scott, Lisa McLaughlin, Tina Ehlert, Tracy Millslagle, Debbie Bickel. Second Row: Don Wagner, Julie Dandino, Liz Sickels, Laurie Davis, Tom Nickel, Linda Botts, John Sadowey. Clements, Eric Lee. Third Row: Mary Foerster, Laura Gerencer, Gina Gerencer, Jifke Kuitse, Kent Miller, Doug Sibberson, Bryan Bontrager, Bob Dion, Julie Lacy, Cindy Lindahl. Fourth Row: John Troeger, Laura Sackman, John Kuitse, Ann Greyson, Don Gerhart, Brian Mapes, Sarah Tracy, Craig Culp. Why do you study a foreign language? “I took a foreign language because I am in terested in learn- ing different cultures. It will also improve my English. It has been this and much more.’’—Brian Berry 11 “I am taking a foreign lanouage for credits er asic erie ments. Ill be able to communi- cate with others in different ways.’’—Jane Hardman 10 “I got my interest in taking German in hope that someday I may get to go to Germany to see where my ancestors came from.” — Brad Reiners 11 “Tam taking German because I will be eae to Germany through an exchange program. I want to be able to communicate with them.” —Jennifer Erickson 10 “I am taking German because it’s different, and I am preparing myself for a trip to Germany.” — Vince Weaver 11 “I am taking a foreign language because it will help me later on in college, and it teaches you to study. ’—Karla Dashiell 11 “I am taking Spanish to get into college, and to test out of the course. ee like Spanish,”’— Todd Ezzell 10 “I am taking a language for help in the two-year requirement for college. I also think French is ? a pretty language to listen to.” — . indy Springston 10 Foreign Language 61 Home ec, industrial arts — dealing with problems in living “TI feel we have a good home eco- nomics program, stated Mrs. Helen Watts, department chairman. She continues, “We mainly try to gear students towards the changes in our society.” Industrial arts and home econom- ics education are concerned not only with developing special knowl- edge and skills, but with problems in living which involve resources and people. The ability to relate to others, adapt to surroundings and cope as consumers in making life more Stee is an overall objec- tive for each student. Mr. Richard Litwiller, industrial arts department chairman, responded, “I feel any class in the industrial arts department would definitely help in the future because there’s such a variety of areas to choose from.” He emphasized, “I am especially proud of how well 62 Industrial arts, Home economics equipped we are. Memorial is sec- ond to few schools, and most kids don’t realize what we have to offer.” The classes offered in these departments—ranging from draft- ing to child guidance—give many Memorial students true insights into fields in which they might choose to continue. “I have always wanted to get some type of job that has to do with graphics. I am thinking of going into it as a full time job after I get out of college,” commented sen- ior graphics student Mike Statler. eah Curry, teacher Mr, ig Gubi display the pods class. New sewing techniques are learned by senior sewing student Dena Skelton as she makes her- self a summer shirt. Beaming proudly at their chocolate chip cook ies, Barbara Rowley and Tammy Stitt remov: pans from the oven. Why did you choose to take industrial arts or home economics courses? “T liked it when I was in 9th grade and thought I’d learn more about it.” —Craig Gubi 10 “Td like a job that deals with kids and feel child guidance will help me in the future.” — Michelle Keen 11 “I like shop class and thought I would go ahead and major in it.” —Joe Kil- gren 11 “I took sewing and cookin because I thought it would help me in the future.” — Dena Skelton 12 “T have always liked workin with wood and making dif- ferent types of things.” — Steve Grant 10 “I just wanted to take a dif- ferent type of class and felt foods would be good.”” — Laura Abel 11 “T thought I’d make a career out of working with woods, so I felt this class would help.” —Jack Burdin 12 “IT wanted to know how to take better care of my kids when I have them.” —Tam- mie Horne 10 of a glass top coffee table Graphics student Mike Statler gets in- by senior woods student class experience for the profession he hopes to pursue after graduation. t le paring @) rocesse Industrial arts, Home economics 63 DECA, VICA get a head start on careers “When I first heard about DECA, I thought it was a punk rock group like Devo,” commented soph- omore Debbie New. There are 180,000 DECA (Dis- tributive Education Clubs of Amer- ica) members nationwide. DECA helps students get jobs, and they are taught what they should know. They learn about retailing, marketing, and advertis- ing. eThe students run DECA b themselves. I’m their guide,” explained Mr. Garry Fileccia, DECA’s instructor. Officers for DECA were presi- dent Lori Owens, vice president Sue Erhet, secretary Lynn Kniffen, and treasurer Sandy Williams. Lori Owens stated, “I feel our club should have the same publicity as foreign language tae You should hear about DECA on the announcements.” 64 DECA, VICA VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) is a program of WOSS (Work Orientation for Selected Students). Its main pur- ose is to teach students about the usiness world in preparation for their entering the job market. “T really like the VICA proa I enjoy halons young students learn about careers, said Mr. Kenneth Hauser, Memorial’s VICA instruc- tor. The students are helped to get jobs in stores as clerks, in restau- rants, in industries, and many other fields. Senior Nina Purdy commented, “VICA is helping me for what may be my future career. I work as a teacher’s aide at the Horizon Learn- ing Center.” ‘The best thing I like about my job at the Elkhart Public Library is the chance to meet many different people,” stated senior Patty O’Neal. Receiving his prize for selling the most chicken es ue tickets from Herb Humphrey is senior Glenn illiams. Marketing, retailing, and advertising are tl objectives taught by Mr. Garry Fileccia, wl has been at Memorial for seven years. Marie Hulsey and Jimmy Furlow listen class discussion in DECA. Members particif in nationwide competition each spring. | What do you like most about being a member of VICA or DECA? “What I like most about DECA is that we do many different things in the class like being in contests. Also we do a lot of hard work in the classroom.” —Jimmy Furlow 12 “In the VICA program the thing I like best is the on the job trainin I get. I feel that it helps me a lot.” — Mark Cramer 12 “DECA gives you a chance to learn about the working world. That helps me plan what I’m ees to do in the future.”’ — arie Hulsey 12 “I like VICA because of the opportunity it gives me for job experience I might need in the future.” —Nina Purdy 12 “The best thing I like about DECA is the openness of the class. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and everyone is treated equal.’’ —Lori Owen 12 “VICA is a good club and I really like it. I get a chance to work at a job. I am very thankful for a chance to work and earn money.” — Dwight Brownlee 11 “DECA gives you an CP to meet new people. With such a small class everyone is not afraid to say what they feel.’’ —Cathy Moyer 12 “I think the best thing about the VICA program is that I’m able to get out of school early so I may go lling sports programs at basketball Graduate Dexter Powell and boss Ted work at any.) ob. } eff Harter iid football games is one VICA spon- Cornickin of Babcock and Wilcox, )red activity. Steve Thomas buys a a $500 to VICA president Stan ‘ogram from Becky Ives. hellenbarger and Kenneth Hauser. | | DECA, VICA 65 ——— EACC helps students plan future The Elkhart Area Center, opened in 1971, and a six million dollar building, offers 24 classes ranging from Food Services to Small Engines, Radio and TV classes to cosmetology. Students from 18 different high schools, the majority from Memorial, are given a unique vocational education experience. ‘Any student at Memorial who would like to come to the Career Center can. You can really get the jump on vocational training. You ave a marketable skill after you finish at the Career Center,’ explained Mrs. Tome Zipp, Memo- Ruth Geisendorfer sets a young customer’s hair in Career Center Cosmetology where she can study professional hair care. 66 Career center rial’s counselor at the Career Cen- ter. Junior Tom Stineman, who is in Television, agrees, “It’s great. There isn’t much pressure, and it’s fun meeting kids from other schools. It is also good on-the-job- training.” Job placement is one area in which the Career Center is helpful to many students. Employers who call the Career Center can receive evaluations and references about students. In many cases an employer gets a fully trained stu- dent. Arranging daisies for Horticulture class is Kathy Pryor. Students also spend time in the green- house. ing on the airways att ional Radio which ope: ser Center. ; iF Writing receipts is part of Michelle Ide’s training in Secretarial Lab for learning basic secretarial skills. Will the Career Center aid you in your career? “It gives me training I need in my field (auto mechanics). I'll get a lot of experience working with cars.” —Robert Hess 11 “It’s helping me a lot and giv- ing me a good outlook in com- puters. If I want to, I could go right into a job.” —Doug Kochanowski e “It teaches you what you need to know. They (Career Center show you from the first day. — Penny Banter 12 “It helps kids get training for trades fike building, electronics and everything you need to know.” —Ervin Honorable 11 “The Career Center really gives you an idea of what the actual career will be like.”” — Tim Baker 12 “I learned quite a few skills. It’s given me a big headstart.” — Mike Carr 12 “Tt gives me the training I need. I won’t have to wait until I get out of high school for the training.” —Diane Smith 10 “The Career Center is giving me training in things that Memorial doesn’t offer.”’ — Kim Ledgewood 12 Career center 67 it Ze Preparing for available job opportunities Dr. David Flora, director of guid- ance, says that about one-third of Memorial’s students plan to attend a four-year college or university, while an additional third are attend- ing the Career Center, which will help prepare them for a job after high school. The remaining third are a mixture of those students who are undecided, or entering the military. The undecided students are taking a mixture of business or home ec classes. What jobs will the graduate be able to choose from in the Eighties? There will be plenty of jobs availa- ble, though they will be highly com- etitive. The job situation will He end on, of course, the economy and governmental decisions. By 1990 there will be a projected 114 million new jobs, with more than half of these being low key, service related positions. The Occupational Outlook Hand- book estimates that one out of three openings will be in the clerk-mana- gerial type jobs. 68 Employment Outlook Professional jobs (those requiring a college education) were the fastest growing in the Seventies. This type of job will make up a lesser part of the employment picture, though they will be the highest paid and most competitive. Once the Eighties get rolling, youths of the 17-21 age group will find it easier to get ground-level positions than in the past. Engineers will be the kings of the job market in the future, with com- puter engineers at the top of the list, with other typical high-tech posi- tions near the top also. Pay in the future of specialist oe who, fresh out of college, will be able to make an average of $24,000 a year. But there’s a catch, that being the willingness of the employee to relocate. mployment personnel relate that the opportunities are there for the student who gradutates from high school with a satisfactory attendance record. Dr. David Flora helps Gwen Taylor plan her schedule for the second semester. He believes most students are taking courses that will help in their future occupations. aie Lynch said, “The Career Center has helped me understand the field of commercial advertising.” How well has Memorial academically prepared you for the future? “Memorial’s_ educational process is too broad to really prepare a person for a career.’’ —Gary Robinson 12 “T think it does a good job in quite a few subjects, and the counselors are always willing to help you.” —Dave Culp 12 “Memorial has the best col- iB epDuee classes around. The courses have prepared me for Purdue.”’ —Tricia Elenbaas 12 a. Scott Wilsey cor me gave me experienc alread “Memorial has done a good job. I’m going to Purdue next year and my classes at Memorial have helped me a lot.” — Roger Sautter 12 Vreres Moore states that, “The course aves me a more business like atmosphere than the clas- _ lroom. “T think that Memorial has done well at teaching me in certain subjects like math and metals.” —Robert Smith 12 “I feel that you can either work in class or sit back and do just enough to get by. I’m in the second group.”’ — Rick Miller 12 “It prepared me in the best way possible. The teachers and the atmosphere were good; it was easy to learn.” — Becky Kidd 12 The training was adequate, and the extracurricular pro- gram helps you deal better with other people. — Tamara Simpson 12 Employment outlook 69 Classes for the future — College prep “The college prep courses help the students to determine where their biggest interests are; they also give the students the basics needed at college. The courses are good starting oundations in certain occu- pations (English, science, social studies ... commented Mrs. Mary Harreld, guidance counselor. Academic English, math (from algebra on), science, and foreign language are the college prep courses Memorial offers. Courses such as art, home economics, and industrial arts could be considered college prep courses if the student needs them in preparation or train- ing for his future occupation. ‘I don’t think it’s ever too earl to think about and plan for college, ’ commented Jody Whaley, a junior. Memorial has advanced place- ment courses in English, science, art, foreign arse and social studies. At the end of an AP class an Advanced Placement Examination is taken to determine if college credit can be received. Every year Memorial does a fol- low up study in which question- naires are mailed to the people of the last graduating class. oa year approximately one third of these are returned with comments like, “I wasn t Pada enough for col- lege,’ or, “High school was not hard enough, as common responses. “It's up to the student to do the work. Memorial offers the best yuo it can,” says Mrs. Har- reld. Bob Shuff takes physics, which is a college pre course. This course is primarily concerned wit the fundamental principles of mechanics, heat, wave motion, and optics. fee Dis the required courses Memorial offers are the college pe courses. Like other stu- dents, Peggy O’Donnell uses her spare time to study. 70 College Prep ‘ College Admissions Data Service lemorial’s Guidance office has references and guides to different kinds of 100ls (colleges, universities, etc.). Jody Whaley uses the “college wall” to | lp her decide which college is “right Why are you taking a college course and how do you hope it will benefit you in the future? “I'm taking math because I hope to go into a profession that involves it; math will also give me a broader background.” Mark Weber 11 me a little better understan about different styles and kinds of writing; I want to be a writer.” Rhonda Aller 12 “The course I’m taking will ae ing “The class I'm taking will help prepare me for college and ae me a better understanding of how things work.” Mary Baxter 11 “I’m taking chemistry because I'm planning on going into a sci- ence field; I’m taking German because it’s my heritage.” Doug Cook 12 “I want to have as much of my basics and fundamentals as I can before I get to coll eve Eure Weldy 11 “I’m taking a lot of science because that’s what I want to go into. My English will help me in communicating. ” Alex Callender 11 “I had to take a test to get into AP lit and comp, then at the end of the year I will take another test and maybe get college credit.” Tammy Weldy 12 College Prep 71 Orchestra winds concentrate on directions to learn their parts during a section rehearsal. a King adjusts a string to acquire the perfect pitch. Mrs. Marge Harvey, assistant string director, helps a student tune a stubborn string. Director Mr. Donald Litherland claps to demon- strate a rhythm. Orchestra brass—FRONT ROW: Vanessa Paler, Tammy Belchack, Bob Schuff, Amy Atwood, and Jody Whaley. SECOND ROW: Craig Snellenberger, Paul Huneyager, Mike Thornton, Woodwinds—FRONT ROW: Lori Glotzback, First Violinsx—FRONT ROW: Jenny Wacht, Becky Kidd, see Taska, Tammi Shulz, and Julie Tracy Blocher, Steve Haynes, and Rob Lloyd. Dana Schmanske, and Cheryl Simonait; Lacy. SECO EC ND KOM) Ren Hill, Joe Barone, THIRD ROW: Don Wagner, Tom Templin, Brian SECOND ROW: Laura Weaver, Heathf Tammy Simpson, and Geoff Holtz. Barry, Dave Schultz, Mike Kersten, and Tom Kern. Minsel, Julie Houser, Jeannie Moore and Ki Paes: Not pictured Brad Goodrich al Kathy Kaser. 72 Orchestra JIrchestra has busy vear “This is the finest orchestra emorial has ever produced,”’ ates director Mr. Donald Lither- and. The 80-piece ensemble is the argest in the school’s history. he concert schedule this year as been varied and busy, including tribute to the Elco Theatre’s ecoming a historical landmark, orthern Indiana contest, perform- mces at area schools, and a per- ormance in Atlanta, Georgia, for he American Association of School The Golden Strings—Laura Weaver, Cheryl Simonaitis, Dana Schmanske, Linda Coldren, Chip Lienhart, Mary Smith, Lora Yoder, Jim Foster, Linda Coldren, Jenny Wachter, Jeff Herman, Julie Miller, and Chris King. Wilcox, and Curtis Heitzman. Not pictured, Kathy Kaser. { ; ; econd Violins—FRONT ROW: Fred Sledge, Teresa |tines, Denise Kraft, Tina Hargrove, and Phillip Boomershine, Brian Prugh, Jeff Herman, Jeff jtraum. SECOND ROW: Tamatha Bridger, Angi arrett, Jenny Hoke, Cindy Cowley. THIRD RO tephanie Dexte r, Mary Moreland, and Sarah Tracy. Administrators. The orchestra council consisted of Jeff Herman, president, Chris King, ceerecidentt Linda Col- dren, treasurer, and Michelle Fos- ter, secretary. Other members are Julie Miller and Jenny Wachter. “This year we've spent most of our time planning the Atlanta trip. We've helped decide what hotels to stay in, meals, activities, and many other details,” states Linda. The Golden Strings, a group of 10 Aller, Julie Miller, Mary Smith. Cellos—FRONT ROW: Linda Coldren, Gail junior string players chosen by their chair rank, also had a busy year, playing for many banquets at such pues as Arthur’s, Elcona, and amada Inn. The members are, vio- lins, Laura Weaver, Kathy Kaser, Dana Schmanske, and Cheryl Simo- naitis; violas, Mary Smith, and Cur- tis Heitzman; cellos, Linda Coldren and Lora Yoder, and bass, Chip Lienhart and Jim Wilcox. Mr. Donald Litherland talks with orchestra council members Michelle e Prugh, Michelle Foster and Lora Yoder. Violas . —SECOND ROW: Betty Hickman, Trina Hargrove, Chris King, Curtis Heitzman, Rhonda Orchestra 73 Bass—Jim Wilcox, Stella Larbi, Keith Bontrager, Mary Ferster, and Chip Lienhart. Scapa ia) An enthusiastic standing ovation by 7,000 school administrators at the convention of the American Association of School Administra- tors (AASA) topped off the orches- tra’s 1981 Atlanta tour. Accordin to one administrator, “Memoria was the most phenomenal orches- tra I’ve ever heard.” Dr. Richard Miller, superintend- ent of Elkhart Community Schools and president of the AASA, states, “T was thrilled by the performance and very proud of Elkhart and the orchestra.” Preparation of the music for Atlanta—“E] Gato Triste,” featur- ing soloists Linda Coldren and Mike Thornton; “Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel,” ““That’s Enter- tainment,” “Wildwood Flower,” featuring the violin section; and “Chase the Clouds Away,” featur- ing soloists Julie Lacy and Keith Bontrager—took many months to perfect. Dr. Richard Miller, president of the AASA, tells the orchestra, “It made the convention to have you there.” Posing before the World Congress Center, site of the convention, are Becky Kidd, Tammy Shulz, Jenny Taska, and Laurie Siler. Before exploring the World Congress Center and visiting convention exhibits, orchestra members ham it up for the photographer. The headline art, above, was done originally for the orchestra tee-shirts by cellist Jeff Prugh. 74 Atlanta Trip The orchestra students also started early earning their money for the trip by selling mixed nuts, trays, and tickets for the Atlanta Preview concert, which also earned a standing ovation. Upon reaching Atlanta, after a 15-hour bus ride, the weary musicians went to a well-deserved rest only to be awakened at 6 the next morning to begin a busy schedule. Their activ- ities included a tour of Atlanta, a trip to an ante-bellum plantation, the Omni complex, a standing ova- tion performance at Brookstone School, and master classes with the music faculty at Columbus Col- os rumpet player Mike Thornton summed up the trip when he said, “We got to see and do so much. The Atlanta trip was an experience I'll never forget.” ei % 2 ti “ ey The orchestra presented its Atlanta concert for an Cello players listen attentively during a mas- ter class with the music faculty at Columbus � @ = Elkhart audience the Monday prior to its depar- ture. College, in Columbus, Georgia. Atlanta Trip fis: E 5 £ E p 5 Changes improve band’s performance After the final marching contest, the crimson and gold uniforms of the Crimson Charger Command are acked away, and concert season eae uditions are held to place band members into Wind Ensemble or Wind Ensemble—FRONT ROW: Craig Culp, Tammy Weldy, Becky Kidd, Laurie Siler, Judi Cripe, Kim Carter, Tami Schulz, Kris Trimmer, ulie Lacy. SECOND ROW: Donita Butler, honda Pisani, Susan Ronk, Darcy Moore, Lori Glotzback, Pam Jennings, Barb Arvoy, Karla Dashiell, Vanessa Paler, Yo Slater, Nancy Smith, 76 Band Concert Band. Director Mr. Donald Litherland tried a new concept—to put all sophomores in concert band and have all upperclassmen audi- tion for placement in either band. “This is the only way to do it. I would have done it sooner, but I Kelly Miller, Dawn Stein. THIRD ROW: Jenny Taska, Joan Blackwood, Tammy Sites, Cath Loucks, Tracy Strickland, Dawn Scofield, Tammy Simpson, Tim Kern, Tina Elliott, Geoff Holtz, Curt Weldy, Stephanie Rogers, Rob Linn, Kristi Strycker, Kevin Zemanek, Dan O’Brien, Jena Mayer, Paul Huneryager. BACK found it hard to turn down sopho- more players good enough to make Wind Ensemble,” said Mr. Lither- land. Mr. Litherland conducts the Wind Ensemble, and Miss Carolyr Manley, an MHS alumnus, conducts the Concert Band. “I feel very good about teaching here. It’s a secure feeling knowing what to expect,’ commented Mis: Manley. “T like the idea of having all soph: omores together. It gives us ¢ chance to compete on the sameé level. Miss Manley also works very well with us,” explained Jan Jacobs.| Mr. Litherland expressed hit hopes for the year, “I want the Wind Ensemble to be the high scor, ing band at contest. I also want t see the Concert Band get a firs} division rating, no other secon¢ band in the area can make thaj claim, and we want to be first.” | i Pees eyes on the director, Donita Bu ler and Rhonda Pisani try to keep in tempo. Band Council—FRONT ROW: Vanessa Pale drum major; Jenny Taska, Drill Team captair Lori Jackson, Laurie Siler, assistant dri) captains; Jo Slater, president; Tami Schulj secretary. SECOND ROW: Tim Blackwoog vice-president; Craig Culp, drum major; Stev) Seba drum captain; Tony Ehret, secretary Bob Shuff, treasurer. ROW: Dave Phoebus, Tim Blackwood, Brie’ Berry, Dave Lovejoy, Doug Cook, Don Wagne! Tom Wilson, Rob Lloyd. Percussion: Yad Timmons, Brad Reiners, Laurie Broderic Betsy Housand, Tony Ehret, Steve Hayne Chip Lienhart. Dawn Scofield was switched to contrabass after payne B flat clarinet for seven years. Switching is common practice by band direc- tors to get better balance from the band. . Wesley Hanson, a professor of music at 3all State, was the featured soloist at the inter concert. Dr. Hanson also held a clinic or brass students. pean the Concert Band is Miss Carolyn - Manley. She is an MHS alumnus and says she enjoys teaching at her old school. Bryan Bontrager, Don Proctor, Steve O’Brien, oncert Band—FRONT ROW: Jan Jacobs, Tom Templin, Nick Weingart, Diane Weed, tyan Klemm, Connie Peterson, Tina Ehlert, pectic Shuff. THIRD ROW: Mary Baxter, Jackie Peek, Robert Scott, Wanda orrene Sheets, Connie Rea, Cindy Lindahl, ilie Thomas, Deb Bibeau. SECOND ROW: ‘arla Marra, Shelly Albaugh, Lisa McGlaughlin, alie Hardman, dy wvhaley, Amy Atwood, ob Shuff, Jenne Dufour, Jean Dolph, Chris Hargrove, Tracy Brooks, Lori Harris, Vernon Hill, Don Williams, Pat Hinton, Beth Lloyd, Eric Lee, Rick Steckley, Bob Hornor, Mike Wierzbicki, Tom Kendall, Andy Newmann. BACK ROW: Craig Artley, Dave Schultz, Tom Minichillo, Ralph Palmer, Jane Hardman. Percussion:Jay Strycker, Jayna Chenoweth, Brett Beaver, Troy DeShone, Scott Streich, Chris Coffin, Steve Books, Alex Callender. Band 77 Jazz, dance keep going strong | | The Jazz Ensemble added a new aspect to their jazz sound with the help of Pat Harbison, jazz artist in residence. Harbison was at both Memorial and Central, helping their jazz programs. } The Jazz Ensemble is selected by | auditioning with Mr. Donald Lith- erland, director of bands. For the second year there has been enough interest in jazz at MHS to form Jazz II, a band made up mainly of sopho- mores. Jazz I played at the Penn Jazz Festival January 17 at Penn High School. This included a jazz clinic in the morning and a concert in the afternoon. “T think that all in all it was a ee experience going to the clinic. e met kids from other schools and got to hear some other bands,” said trombonist Dave Schultz. Dance also excelled at Memorial this year, especially the CCC Drill Team. The drill team starts practic- ing in August for marching season and continue to rehearse for their erformances at basketball games. sbi drill team members were also selected to dance at the re-openin of the Elco Theater. The MH Orchestra played the background | music for the dancers. : | | PLT LPT aS SS Dave Schultz and Brian Berry run through some | difficult passages during a rehearsal for Jazz Ensemble I. Keeping a steady beat for Jazz I is Steve Spee This is Steve’s first year in the Jazz Ensemble. 78 Jazz, Dance Jazz artist in residence Pat Harbison helps the ensemble run through a rehearsal. Harbison also directed the Jazz Septet for Kaleidoscope. The CCC Drill Team leads the Command around the track at Rice Field. They also per- form during halftime at home basketball games. | Vernon Hill, first year jazz player, belts out the ever nece baritone saxophone line during a rehearsal for Jazz I. Jazz, Dance 79 WORE TE High enrollment boosts Memorial choirs were blessed with the enrollment of 206 voices over all this year. This was a definite increase over the past years. “Because of the large enrollment in choirs I had a wide range of voices to work with, which helped a lot,” said director Mr. John Lund. Many of Mr. Lund’s concert suc- cesses could be because of his grouping of the choirs on a trial basis. Each student was placed in a choir of his ability or singing quality at the beginning of the year, rather than later in the year as in other years. This seemed to get a jump on things and got the year going. Mr. Lund moved stu- dents up or down in a group if he felt One of Mrs. Dede Spano’s duties as choir secre- tary is accompanying the choirs on the piano. Above she rehearses a part. changes were needed as the year prog- ressed. One reason the choirs had to get off to a quick start was because of Kaleido- scope. This year Mr. Lund agreed to make up the whole show with selec- tions by his choral students. This also was a first time achievement. Singing in oe ENS Saat reemeceem meen é ‘daily routine of taking attendance for Mr. © - ROW: Shawn Fricker, Eddie Johnson, To! Performing in their new formals, Concert Cho made its 1980-81 singing debut in Kaleidoscope choir imag Kaleidoscope were Concert Choir, Var sity Singers, Soph-tones, and a swin choir of girls. The combination worked “There may be a few changes fo next yea r in places that need improve ment, but as far as this year wen everything went well,” said Mr. Lund. | | } ' | f Sharon Whitehead and Monica Checchio have; Joh Lund’s fourth hour Concert Choir. Sophtones—FRONT ROW: Amy Kinsey Camille Alick, Kelly Douglas, Michele Gree Debbie Statler, Pam Stankovich. SECO Nickel, Mickey Huff, Randy Birr, Ma Moreland, Kathy O’Donnell. THIRD RO Kathy Gilmore, Joe Eli, Scott Chris, Dan Rabe Delbert Raeder, Rick Blessing, Alicia Dean. Director John Lund studies the music that he will be teaching his students. Much preparation is required for teaching a new song. Crimson Choir—FRONT ROW: Nancy Hammontree, Sherri Bluhm, Amy Kinsey, Cindy Reed, Shawyna Brill, Pam Stankovich, Lisa Ward, Kim Phelps. SECOND ROW: Angie Goode, Craig Gubi, Kelly Douglas, Tony Miller, Valerie Svirkovsky, Michele Green, Linda Hemmingson, Jeff Komins, Kathy O’Donnell, Sarah Simpson, Robyn Willson, LuWonie Scott, Sue Burkholder, Tracy Collins. THIRD ROW: Debbie Statler, Jody Nye, Anna Svirkovsky, Vicki Wilson, Shawn F per ee oe) Whaley, Linda Berger, Michele Martin, Dawn Cosman, Kathy Gilmore, Tamatha Bridger, Sherri Sheffield, Chris Byingtin, Kris Brown. FOURTH ROW: Tom Nickel, Eddie Johnson, Mario Gomez, Veronica Gary, Tommy Jones, Randy Birr, Carrie Bontrager, Joe Eli, Dean Sarantos, Mickey Huff, Mary Moreland. FIFTH ROW: Joe Barone, Scott Chris, Tom Legg, Dan Raber, Rick Blessing, John Mercer, Delbert Raeder, Mike Wargon, Dave Culp, Kelvin Walker, Dave Davis. Gold Choir—FRONT ROW: Veretta Smith, Terry Killmer, Pam Denman, Carla Champlin, Terry Middlebrook, Kelli Horner, Denise Hackworth, Liz Hines. SECOND ROW: Lynette Fields, Allene Vegar, het Sate Felicia Fields, Barb Riddle, Tanja Garbararick, Brenda Troeger, Tracy Brown, Sherry Jones. THIRD ROW: Katie Moore, Anita Sutton, Kim Luce, Tammy Nelson, Lisa Ward, Toni Hansborough, Tammy Fulmer, Michelle Paler, Barb Carrell. FOURTH ROW: Cindy Thomas, Diana Rice, Tammy Horn, LaVella ite, Pat Boyles, Carla Marra, oe Fields, Lucretia | Jac son, Kit Manley, Deana Drapinski, Shelli orner, Debby New, Michele Woodward, Jewel Hager. Choir 8] q | Choral department makes changes “Concert Choir’s first perform- ance in their new formals and tuxes made them look and sound beauti- ful,” said Mrs. Joyce Simper, band assistant. A different look was in mind for Concert Choir this year—formals for the girls and tuxes for the boys. The singers invested their time in a catalog sale, hoping to raise enough money to buy the new outfits. A lot of work was put into it by all choir members, and they were able to roduce a $6,000 profit of the $15,000 total sales. “Great sale,” exclaimed Mr. John Lund, choir director. Next on the list of changes: a girls swing choir was organized. Ranging in height from 4’10” to 6’1”, the members of the newly ar anEcy Golden Girls danced and sang for their first performance in Emotion shows on faces of Golden Girls while eit a solo tune of ‘““Where are the Clowns,” a hit from Kaleidoscope. Golden Girls—FIRST ROW: Theresa Smith, Jo Shriener, Tammy Uebler, Laura Sackman, Kathy Kaser, Stephanie Rogers, Michelle Malcom. SECOND ROW: Tracy Strickland, oann Brown, Patty O'Donnell, Marlene Pauley. IRD ROW: Tammy Weldy, Julie Stallman, Michelle Keen, Laurie Pawlak, Karen Kiebel, Tina Miller. 82 Choirs Kaleidoscope. “Golden Girls were a new addi- tion to the choir department, but they'll also be a permanent one,’ stated Mr. Lund. Gold Rush (alias Varsity Singers) have been performing since the opening of Memorial. This year their name was changed to make : 4 fils . : he, Concert Choir—FIRST ROW: Michell Keen, Jenny Wachter, Sarah Haslem, Tammy Weldy, Cindy Foy, Tina Miller, Lisa Dunmire, Tracy jones Sue Vetter, Amy Holtz, Sharon itehead, Sherri Makeben, Julie Stallman, Trisha Meyer. SECOND ROW: Steph Johnson, Patty O'Donnell, Carol Davies, Wendy Mitchell, Melanie Miller, Diane Henderson, a McElroy, Lari Ludlow, Kathy Green, Nancy Hicks, Seplanie Rogers, Karen Kiebel, ee Works, Tonya Duncan, Tracy Strickland, ammy APD ce THIRD ROW: Tammy Uebler, Scott Fair, Michelle Pariso, Tom Kimbrough, Theresa Smith, Scott Fields, Kim them unique among other swif groups a to coincide with Golde Girls. Gold Rush also was fresh costumed with new outfits for tk annual spring choral concert. Tom Kimbrough said, “I thin changes are needed to keep ever one in suspense for what will com next.” Ledgewood, Chris Hansborough, Kri Southard, Steve Perry, Michelle Luebke, Mi Eger, Laura Sackman, Steve Thomas, Ka ite. FOURTH ROW: Kim Nickel, Al Johnson, Dawn Rospopo, Denny Thorpe, Li McDowell, Joe Kilgren, Lori Miller, Ma Vahala, Angie Stahl, Frank mer, Tom Michelle Malcom, George Latimer, Ton Phillips, Tim Clark, Heather Hostetler, Moni Checchio. FIFTH ROW: Chris Jabs, Se Klimek, David Wilkerson, Wade Patrick, Ste Thomas, Steve Blake, Doug Coffman, Cur Heitzman, Mark Prough, John DeJohn, Mé Holland, Roger Hartman. | | With a big smile Tonda Phillips shows the enjoyment of performing as a second year Gold Rush member. Concert Choir girls follow gone with their music and double check notes before they sing with fellow choir members. Gold Rush singers ready themselves for sing- ing as the words of the next verse plays through their minds in “Feels So Good.’ pec ibid Rush—FRONT ROW: Trisha Meyer, Kim Hartman, Scott Fair, Denny Thorpe, ee Gold Rush members are seen dancing their hot- ewood, Steph Johnson, Sue Vetter, Tonda DeJohn, Steve Thomas, Scott Fields, Mike Eger, test ste s of the es as they boogie to “Hot ps, Lari McDowell Kriss Southard, Nancy Dawn Rospopo. Not pictured are Chris Line” during a Kaleidoscope performance. licks, Diane Henderson, Wendy Mitchell. Hansborough, and David Wilkerson. COND ROW: Tom Kimbrough, Roger Rel hill Choir 83 Publications: creativity and hard work “Hey, people, your rough draft copy rete ae a the oc of the hour!” This is followed by howls of, “What?”, “Is she crazy?” and the ever popular excuse to get out of a work night, “I gotta work tonight.” So begins another hour in the jour- nalism room. It may be hard to believe, but these are the students producing your yearbook, and newsmagazine, GENESIS. Journalism students put in an average of two hours a week after EDS working on the year- book, states Mrs. Janice Dean, the ublications advisor. That is NOTHING compared to when there is a high-pressure deadline coming up, though. When a person has a Renna he she can spend as much as 10 hours after school. It isn’t uncommon for a staff member to be ate supper at school, as well as a midnight snack. The staffs spend long hours, in and out of school. GENESIS had monthly board meetings after school to help decide what is goin into the next issue. Several sta 84 Publications members attended journalism camp. Monolith sports editor Judi Cripe Samentend “It (the camp) really helped with design, and cov- erage ideas.” Others who went to camp were Rob Lloyd, Jeanne Maurer, Joan Blackwood, Betsy Housand, Valerie Carlson, Tom Johnson, Denis Buckley, Alicia Dean, John Sadowey, Dana Schmanske, Kris Trimmer, Mark Huffman, Dawn Scofield, and Brian Dieter. Lloyd copped the honor of being the best potperinne in his lab at Ball State University, and Dieter won a $200 scholarship from Indiana _ University. Scofield received the salesability award from Ball State University. Carlson, John- son, Schmanske, and Housand were also recognized for outstanding work. Mrs. Dean added, “I think that this year the GENESIS staff had some of the best writers we’ve ever had. The Monolith staff is one of the more creative staffs that I’ve been around. Both of these factors con- tribute to superior publications.” Cd, “7 tak . _— i§ forced into pe dinner out ers and cheese as he stays late to finish Leader of men!? Monolith editor Jeanne Mau spends a thoughtful moment pondering ture of the human race. | jirector of Buoera phy Brian Dieter can’t elieve he went through 300 rolls of film. Lilly consults Valerie Carlson for some vice on her layout. Long hours were spent asting up GENESIS. Monolith Staff—FRONT ROW: Scott Lightfoot, Brian Dieter, Tom Kern, Carl Gugel, Ed Lilly. SECOND ROW: Kim Ledgewood, Michelle Paler, Joan Blackwood, Dana Schmanske, Dawn | Rospopo, Beth Streich. THIRD ROW: Kris | Trimmer, Alicia Dean, Dave Lovejoy, jeu Cripe, Bob Lloyd, Vanessa Paler, Craig Culp, Jeanne Maurer. { GENESIS Staff—FRONT ROW: Lisa Dunmire, Dawn Scofield, Tracy Millslagle, Valerie Carlson, Betsy Housand, Ann Greyson, John Sadowey. SECOND ROW: Laurie Siler, Robert Haile, Denis Buckley, Mark Huffman, Scott Lightfoot, Brian Dieter, Tom Johnson, Jim Blue, Bob Dion, Tom Kern, Tim Carl, Linda Winkler. — ‘psec ret earner enn Se Monolith sports editor for 1980-81, Judi Cripe is caught “working hard” as an inevitable deadline draws near. a me acs Mrs. Dean strikes a familiar pose as she talks to the staff. Mrs. Dean guokt a high school journalism workshop at I.U. this summer. Publications 85 Pep club’s peppiness picks up people “Who's been doing all this deco- rating?’ “Who brings me goody Ree “Who put the treat in my locker?” The answer to all these questions and more is the Pep Club and its mysterious Charger Pals. “The main function of Pep Club is to boost team spirit by making posters and treats for special ames and also cakes for sectional ban- pie in the cafeteria,’ said Laura ackman, Pep Club president. Other officers are vice president Mary Smith; Secretary Meme Grove; and treasurer Lori Suomela. Pep Club sponsors the spirit weeks for football and basketball. During spirit week before the foot- ball game with Central, the theme was, “Catch that Charger Spirit!” Spirit week for basketball was held during the week leading up to sec- 86 Pep Club tionals with the theme, “Shoot to ee, “T like gettin ople charged u by lecorntine aes Tiel: i sail Michelle Maier. Sue Francisco said, “I think it’s expecially good if the girl really takes an interest in it.” “It gives you spirit to know that someone’s rooting for you,’ said Scott Wilsey, football player, about the Pep Club’s Charger Pals. Teresa DeMauro, swimmer, said, “Tt gives me an extra incentive to do better.” “It makes me feel good and helps me to play better,” said Dan Robi- son, football player. Pep Club also sponsors the annual Sadie Hawkins dance to raise money for its activities. One of the colorful decorations above a Char- er’s locker is the original football spirit week eme. Shooting stars come from the hands of a bask ball player on one of the many decorations sc: Taking off the old tape and decorations has | b e done before putting up the new, which done by Sarah Tracy. tered around school. | letters, and Bracii's candy are just afew of Preparing bags to be stuffed with pore is just y Vice Presi- le many aierials used to decorate lockers by _ one of the many jobs to be done p Club treasurer Lori Suomela. dent Mary Smith, lying to decide which of the many bags to fill creas goody et with treats galore are with numerous goodies such as candy and Patty Hollingsworth, Robin Wilson, and Valerie | okies is Pat Boyles. Carlson | Pep Club 87 are De eee en a Students active in community — Making and selling products, learning the life of the outdoors, Sorta clean-up in the parks and being the youth’s voice in the city government are only a few of the skills learned by those students who are involved in com- munity activities. “The main purpose of Junior Achievement (J.A.) is to teach the your what the world is all about. n J.A., the kids get a first-hand experience in gaining knowledge before they’re out of high school,” stated Bob Ramsby, adviser of J.A.’s successful C.T.S. company. J.A. consists of 15 companies this year. Each company decides on a product that it wishes to make and sell, and each student receives a 10 per cent sales commission plus a salary for the work he or she did. City Youth Council member Kevin Zemanek remarked, “This group is the you voice in city nate e are here to give e youth a chance to participate in activities such as concerts, dances and many more. The youth have a chance to voice their opin- 88 Community Activities ions through us to the city govern- ment.” The council meets every first and third Tuesday of the month at the Municipal building. To become a member, a student gives his or her name to someone on the appointing committee for consid- eration. Interact is a community activit in which Memorial students Ralph Palmer, Mike Eger, and Tom Nickel are involved. It is sponsored by the Rotary Club in Elkhart. “Our main purpose is doing things for the community,” says member Palmer. ““We’ve done things like hold dances, ring bells for ihe Salvation Army, and we're planning a spring clean-up for the parks.” During the summer after the member's junior year, students take a trip to a foreign country. This year’s destination is England. They earn money for the trip by holding dances, chicken BBQ's and other money raisers. Church veut groups also play an important part in the commu- nity. Junior Karla Dashiell con ments, ““We do such things ¢ adopt a grandparent, discuss prol lems that occur in students’ va and this summer we're going 1 work camp to do repair work fc the Chippewa Indians.” | Scouting is a worldwide activit enjoyed by many youths. Junic Scott Fair said,“I’ve been a scou for seven years and have learne things from life-saving, canoeiny and camping to things such @ leadership and citizenship.” I addition to learning many skill; members also get a chance to wor toward special honors. Eagle Scout Tom Minichill received a high honor when he wa selected as a representative of Northern Indiana Boy Scou Council. Eagle Scout Tom Minichillo looks for a spot camp as a part of the project he completed receive the Order of the Arrow. Michelle Foster gets out the metal treads h ee Achievement group manufactured { elp drivers of cars stuck in the snow. ‘Soup’s on” as sophomore Gail Boomershine Making a motion at a City Youth Council meet- Before an Interact meeting, member Tom ‘ttends a dinner sponsored by her church’s ing, Carla Bruce is heard by Dave Phoebus, Nickel reads about his club’s upcoming trip to unior and senior high youth groups. Bryan Richards, and Lori Glotzback. England. Community Activities 89 National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists: Lori Tarabek, Bob Dion, Bill Plunkett, Brian Dieter, Dave Pletcher, and Tom Johnson. Tom Kern smashes the “beat Central” car at the carbash before the big game ge Central. NHS sponsored this event at the bonfire. Daughters of the American Revolution winner, Laurie Siler, and Hugh O’Brian award winner, Bryan Richards. National Honor Society—FRONT ROW: Pies ee lttatata Jeff Herman, Mike Eger, Lora Geyer, Lynne Yoder, Julie Cramner. SECOND ROW: eu Prugh, John Kuitse, Nancy Hicks, i Miller, Scott Fields, Trisha Meyer, Michelle oster. THIRD ROW: Jim DuBois, Mike Sellers, Brad Neidhamer, Tim Blackwood, Matt Vahala, Sarah Lilly, Lori Tarabek, Brenda Mishler. FOURTH ROW: Marty Klimek, Kath Kendall, Peggy O'Donnell, Liz Sickels, Beth Streich, Darcy Moore, Becky Kidd, Jenny Taska, Brian Dieter. FIFTH ROW: George Szwez, Tony Lucenko, Vanessa Paler, Tami Schulz, Tammy Simpson, Dawn Scofield, Tom ohnson, Julie Houser, Darcy Kurtz, Lori Jckson. SIXTH ROW: Teresa White, Rhonda umphrey, Kris Notestine, Mark Pauley, Tim Carl, Tracy Millslagle, Valerie Carlson, Laura Sackman, John Sadowey, Denis Buckley. SEVENTH ROW: Roger Hartman, Amy Holtz, Steve Erwin, Rob cid Diane Henderson, Jeanne Maurer, Melinda Young, Tammy Weldy, and Laurie Siler. 90 Honors a es , ae a s aca Mike Sellers happily accepts his NHS member- hi feitaificate ae Biectdent Mike Eger at the Afaton on December 1. Tomorrow’s Leaders “A good leader knows the moti- vations and goals of the group he’s leading, and knows what he wants done. He concentrates on gettin the pene to get the job done,” sai Bryan Richards, this year’s repre- sentative at the Hugh O’Brian state leadership seminar ier in Indian- apolis. National Honor Society had 61 members. Qualifications for NHS are a 3.0 grade average, and addi- tional recommendations in leader- ship, scholarship, and service. I think National Honor Society is a good organization because it raises money for good causes, also it’s a challenge for kids to try to improve their grades and be active,” said NHS secretary, Lynne Yoder. Quill and Scroll Society is an international organization to honor high school journalists. : E Ps Opn Qgreee: 2 r 3 we % Quill and Scroll Society: Bob Dion, Valerie Carlson, Rob Lloyd, Jeanne Maurer, and Brian Dieter. Not pictured, Denis Buckley, and Kathy Kendall. participat “Quill and Scroll has the impor- tant duty of honoring people for their efforts and accom eee said member Denis Buckley. This year’s Daughter of the American Revolution Award went to Laurie Siler, who said, “I was really impressed with last year’s winner, Jane Atwood, I thought it must be a good award. I found that it was an award I wanted to try for.” She was chosen after writing a four part essay on patriotism, de endability, character, and lead- ership. This is the first year that Memo- rial has ever had six National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists. “I think having six semi-finalists is fabulous, but I’d be happier with 12,” laughed Dr. Palmer ot Mart. “We've always been pleased with Memorial’s accomplishments.” National Honor Society member Becky Kidd registers ee erent for Trade-a-Day. NHS also in this event. Honors 91 See noe a re ee Busy year for student government “We are one of the few schoolsin ™™ . the state that has their own consti- angina tution, and a governing body that “efhz works.” es Those were the words of Dr. Palmer Mart at a Student Govern- ment meeting earlier this year. Dr. Mart was asked to talk to the legis- lature about the constitutionality of having a homecoming queen. He stated that having a queen would be against the policy of the Elkhart Community Schools, thus the idea was dropped. Homecoming was one of the many items planned by the legisla- ture. Other activities planned by Student Government were Winter- fest and the Christmas Dance, which was co-sponsored by National Honor Society. Winterfest went over better in its second year, thanks to large amounts of snow and interested stu- dents. The events included a snow sculpture contest and a dog-sled race, which took place during lunch hour. The Christmas Dance, which was equally successful, was more gratif- ying for Student Government Trea- surer Steve Erwin, as he stated, “We were in need of money if we wanted to do more for the school, and the dance helped us. We came out better than we thought we | would.” Officers take down the flag in the student cen- Julie Cranmer, chairman of “Oliver” Fund-rais- ter, which 1979-80 Student Government hung ing committee, makes a Pe about the impor- in honor of the 52 American Hostages. tance of contributing to the musical. Brad Neidhamer p® aletouches on his : snow sculpture. Brad me Winterfest Com-., ature durin: orse out ofsnow. © “Animal Hose: The dog-sled race, which was held during lunch hour, was won by the Big D-men who defeated two other teams. Celebrating the completion of their snow sculp- ture are FRONT ROW: Kathy Kendell, Ran Chaffee, Matt Vahala. SECOND ROW: Rick Blessing, Brad Neidhamer, Mike Sellers, Brian Dieter. Student Government 93 The link between students, administration, and faculty “Coming up with ideas to help make eae run smoother is the purpose of advisory councils,” stated Tim Kern, one of 16 mem- bers making up the Student Guid- ance Advisory Council. The stop signs located on school grounds are an idea of a former SGAC. Last year, having a group of stu- dents advising the cafeteria director of the student body’s lunch program interests was mandated b ae ed- eral Government. “Each member made a menu of his own and it was posted as their menu of the day,” remarked Mrs. Dorothy Miller. “The committee is our liaison to the students; we'll try new things as long as they're feasible.” o get more students involved and informed, class cabinets were formed. “It takes a lot of lunch hours, and some kids don’t come all ! of the time,” said junior Robin Wil- son, “but cabinets do serve a valid | function.” : Senior class sponsor Mr. James i| Hales related, “It’s a little bit more time consuming with more meet- ings, but that’s not bad. It’s makin for better communications for a students so more people will be Student Cafeteria Advisor we ae Council. FRONT ROW: | Sherry White, Veretta Smith, Mike Statler. SECOND ROW: Lori Harris, Veronica Gary, Cathy Green, William Rose. Lori Glotzback reads a bulletin concerni attendance policies over the speaker during se ond hour morning announcements. involved. I hope everybody feels it’s successful. A 16x of kids are involved and it’s good that they have the opportunity.” Another new organization was developed by Assistant Principal Mr. Clyde Riley. The Student Attendance Advisory Council was created to “give policy a student perspective. Students help review present forms to make sure that they are understood and easy to seaies explained Mr. Riley. Mem- bers were chosen from submitted applications. The purpose of the SSAC (Super- intendent’s Student Advisory Coun- cil) as told by Dr. Richard Miller, Superintendent, is “for students to tell how decisions will affect them and to have the opportunity to state the concerns of their school that the board should look at.” Six members are chosen from both Memorial and Central High Schools and also serve on the Principal’s Student Advisory Council. “T like the PSAC because we can focus on just Memorial and not the Elkhart community as a whole,” concluded Memorial representative Marty Klimek. Sophomore Class Cabinet—FRONT ROW: Lori Laudeman, Julie Hardman, Jan Jacobs, Steve Henderson, Kris Brown. SECOND ROW: LuWonie Scott, Sarah Tracy, Meme Grove, Jon Clark, Steve Cramner. THIRD hie Sarah Simpson, Michele Shuff, Tara Allen, John Troeger, Kent Miller. Senior Class Cabinet—FRONT ROW: Laurie Siler, Kriss Southard, Se egy Johnson, Kathy Kendall, Kim Ledgewood. SECOND ROW: ike Martin, Dan Robison, John Kuitse, George Latimer, Marc Pauley. 94 Advisory Councils SSAC PSAC—FRONT ROW: Marty Klimek, Tim Baker, Marisa Dunn. SECOND ROW: Elizabeth Sickels, Mr. Clyde Riley, Tony Lucenko, Dr. Palmer Mart. Student Attendance Committee—FRONT ROW: Jeanne Maurer, Lori Glotzback. SECOND ROW: Lori Glanders, Ervin Honorable, Jody Whaley. hy Kendall, the designer of ’81 ribb ds Keith Bontrager a ribbon when the s ss had 81 days of school left. unior Class Cabinet—FRONT ROW: Lora Yoder, Jud nue Lori Suomela, Linda Solomon. SECOND RO 's Betsy Hershberger, Susan Ronk, Mike Foy, Scott Fair, Chris cudent Guidance Advisory Council—FRONT ROW: Stacy Moore, Greg Holtz, Jenny Hansborough. THIRD ROW: Mike Hopman, Dan Erwin, aska, Tami Schulz, Tim Kern. SECOND ROW: Jeff Prough, Don Williams, Tim Tom Granitz, Brad Goodrich. kwood, Jeanine McDonough, Lorna Cairns, Julie Hardman. aa Advisory Councils 95 ee coma —s What's the story on Sports ? he story is jumping into a freezing cold pool, lis- tening to your name on morning announce- ments, getting your locker decorated, falling off the balance beam, getting athlete’s foot, buying a $75 tennis racket, gaining self confidence, making new friends, beating Central, pulling a muscle, cheering your teammates on, getting a pat on the back from the coach, lettering, spiking the volleyball, waking up stiff and sore, pinning your opponent, getting butter- flies while waiting for your event to come, baking in a shower after practice, striving for your absolute best performance and knowing that you have accom- plished something—that’s the story on sports. Exhausted from his 3.3 mile run is Scott Fair. The harrier team did better than any other in Memorial’s history as they ran their way to semistate. A knee injury does not keep Laurie Siler out of gymnastics practice. She uses her balance beam talents to coach teammate Cheryl Simonaitis. Building endurance and strengthening the heart are reasons why jogging is a “get- in-shaper” for athletes Melanie Miller and Alex Callendar. 96 Sports Division - itltiedce Winning the Elkhart Holiday Basketball Tour- ney is only one of the many results brought on by practicing, as Terry Coleman has found out. Stretching out prevents pulled muscles and other injuries. Kevin Hacker and Dave Lovejoy play it safe before plunging into the water. Lifting weights builds, tones, and shapes mus- cles, making practice a lot easier for Maria Russo, a three-year gymnastic team member. Sports Division 97 Storybook ending for Charger season “The kids got experi- ence, and at the season’s end, they proved they were capable of playin good ball,” said Coac Dale Rems of the 1980 football season. Coach Rems led the Crimson Chargers to a 5-5 season that ended with a 26-14 storybook win over eighth-ranked crosstown rival Central. The win broke the tie between the two schools to give the Chargers a 5-4 lead in the annual city showdown. “It was a good game. We weren't expected to win, and we went in and ulled it off,“ commented rank Cockerham who ran 30 yards for the final touchdown of the game after Pe ee a pass that tipped off the fingers of a Central player. A skull and crossbones symbol was a new inspira- John Kuitse uses all of his rey and his soccer skills to kick the ball as far as possible. Recipient of the kickoff, Mike Sell- ers attempts to ward off a would- be tackler. 98 Varsity Football tion for the team. The symbol Ay veale on the helmet of a player who met a certain achievement level. “The kids sat down and decided what each posi- tion on the football team had to do to earn one,” explained Coach Rems. Quarterback Jim DuBois replied, “The skull and crossbone sym- bol gave extra incentive to individuals to work harder, making the team do better.” “The symbol made us more conscious of our stats. They made us tr harder,’ said halfback Rick Miller. “I worked harder knowing that a symbol showing what I did was waiting for me in the end,” said defensive end Steve Thomas. Already breaking one tackle, Frank “Wham Bam” Cockerham charges after the Washington ball carrier. After the soap, Brett Arenz explodes from the offensive line to run his assigned pattern. VARSITY FOOTBALL WON LOST 17-14 —_ Northrop Mishawaka 14-37 Washington 12-13 “When I look back on the Clay 14-23 1980 season the event that Adams stands out the most would Elston have to be the Central game. ee M n At the time, they were sen eee ranked eighth in the state, may | ee and it was so much fun beat- ing them!” ; RECORD 5-5 —Jim DuBois yay ine Receiving the hand-off from le s DuBois is halfback Rick Miller. Miller rushed 189 yards this year. Varsity Football 99 Searching for an open man against —™ crosstown rival Central is three F year letterwinner Jim DuBois. 4% Pies See FIRST ROW: Kevin Rems, Brett Arenz, Wade Patrick, Mike Sellers, im DuBois, Brad Neidhamer, ank Robinson, Frank Cockerham, Scott Olson, Scott Lancaster, Mike Stack, Mike Howard. SECOND ROW: Brian Brown, Rich Pippenger, Keith Walker, Doug Hiesige Ton. 100 Varsity Football DeLong, Bryan Stamets, Chris Rogers, John Kuitse, Terry Washburn, Paul Gavin, Scott Wilsey, Brian Lynch, Rick Miller, Steve Thomas, Dan Robison, Micah Curry, Greg Fields. THIRD ROW: Mike Smith, Brian Hostetler, Joe Barone, Mike Huff, Brett Beaver, Bob Russel, Brian McCord, Dave Stamatovich, Mark Magaruh, Dave Dickerson, Tom Kirts, Steve Henderson, Nick Stamatovich, Kevin Zemanek, Chris Rody, Brad Stoll, Dave Hodgson, Ray Petit, Scott Drexler, Brian Prugh, Dan Raber, Tom Lege eee Soptich. FOURTH ill Faus, Charlie Bloom, Dan Erwin, Bob Hess, Chue Himes, Mike Stutz, Tom Jenk Chris Powers, Paul Melkus, Dow Ebbole, Joel Brunson, Kevin Rosé Rick Magaruh, Dave Gould, Je Theis, Eric Pringle, Kirk DeFo Brian Arnett, Frank Lucchese, Jo Scott, Pat Hinton, Steve Bolinge John Mercer. Players honored at fall sports banquet When the Elkhart Truth’s most valuable panes award was given to Mike Sellers, it was given to the best receiver in the history of Memorial foot- ball. Sellers rewrote all but two pass receiving records this season. Frank Cockerham and Steve Thomas were named winners of the Glenn Silcott Lineman Awards. Other football honors went to defensive half- back Chris Powers for most interceptions, line- backer Mike Stack for most tackles, and halfback Tom Jenks, Chargers’ number one rusher, bursts through the line as John Soptich opens a hole. After ene a 17-yard touch- e down pass, Mike Sellers is congrat- ulated by his teammates. Tom Jenks was rewarded for most yards rushing. John Soptich and Frank Cockerham were the two players chosen by the coaches to be on the All- Northern Indiana Confer- ence football team. “I was happy and sur- prised. I was more sur- Pree than anything else; wasn't expecting it!”’ said Soptich. Memorial was also rep- resented on the second All-NIC team by Tom Jenks, Mike Sellers, Chris Powers, Mike Stack, and Steve Thomas. Injuries do happen throughout the season, and Bil “Doc” Evans is always there to help. Varsity Football 101 Third best season... J.V. football 6-3 “The junior varsity football team had an out- standing season,’ stated Mr. Mike Lattimer, coach. The J.V. team finished with a 6-3 season, bet- tered only by an unde- feated 1975 team and the 8-2 record of the 1979 team. Mark Magaruh, defen- sive tackle, noted, “I feel that the team had an over- all great season. A few times we made some mis- takes, but we all had fun playing along with win- ning. In starting quarterback Bill Faus’s opinion, “Cen- tral was our first and worst game. The reason why we played poorly was that we just didn’t have our timing down. We had players from four different junior highs, and you wer- ent sure how the other guys were poing to play. For some of us it was our As Bill Faus ree to throw the ball, he gets blocks set up by Dave Gould and Kevin Zemanek. 102 J.V. Football first high school game, and a lot SE players were just a little nervous.” Why pig spare time to football? Defensive starter Scott Nicholas — said, “Football can’t be thought of as a spare time activity. If you want to do etL you have to almost live for football.” “We really didn’t have J.V. football practices that often. The J.V. players would run opponents’ offenses and defenses to get the varsity ready to play. No matter what plays you ran, just practic- ing helped you improve as an individual,’ com- mented Faus. Five varsity lettermen were players on the J.V. football squad: Brian Arnett, Eric Pringle, Paul Melkus, and Brian Prugh. Dave Malone was also given the outstanding sophomore award. Brian Prugh, one of the five varsit letter winners, gives a tough bloc for quarterback Bill Faus. k Coach Mike Lattimer watches the action from the sideline, as Joe Bar- one looks on. J.V. FOOTBALL WON LOST Central 24-0 Mishawaka 20-13 0-6 Washington 6-16 Clay 0-14 Adams 0-25 Elston 0-66 Riley “ Penn J.V. football helped me 0-6 LaSalle learn what it is going to t ake to be a varsity player.” — RECORD 6- Brad Stoll 2 a Outstanding SP ae EeEe award winner Dave Malone rushes for 25 yards in the S.B. Riley game. Donnie Asher rushes for a future touchdown in the Riley game. The Chargers won the game 26-0. The team relaxes after a tough first half while Coach Mike Lattimer goes over the game plan. J.V. Football 103 Cross country strides to best record ever This year’s cross coun- try season was not only highlighted by the best team record in school his- tory, but also by outstand- ing individual perform- ances. Seniors Dave Bea- verson, Craig Snellenber- ger and Kevin Gundy set the pace for the under- classmen. This was evi- dent in the performance of juniors Ralph Palmer oH Chip Lienhart who put in several top finishes. The team’s record was an impressive 11-3 season, the three losses by a total of nine points. At the sec- tional meet, the harriers finished in second place with Snellenberger, Bea- verson and Gand taking 8th, 11th and 16th respec- tively. Then, in the regional meet, Memorial again placed second with Snellenberger taking 10th. This second place finish qualified the team for the semi-state meet where 104 Cross Country they brought back a 7th. This also was the first year that all NIC schools were required to change course length to metric distances, which made the boys’ race just over three miles. The old distance was two-and-a-half miles. The girls’ race became just under two miles com- pared to its one-and-a-half mile course. Coach Ted Noffsinger said, “The extra distance didn’t hurt our runners. In fact, Craig ran better at the new distance than at the old. He is better suited to this distance; it shows in his post-season record.” To this he added, “At this distance, injuries become easier to get. That means I'll have to watch my younger runners to be sure they don’t get those injuries which have put runners out in past sea- sons. Shell Albaugh and Kim Nickel, members of the girls’ team, stretch Noffsinger stands in the cente! As the hub of the team, Coach ’ out before running a meet. the warm-up ring. FRONT ROW: Tom O’Brien, Foy, Marty Klimek, Alex Callen- Laura eel tes Chenoweth, der, h ese , Mike Eger, Lee Tracy Collins, Kim Nickel, Shelly Mravec. BACK ROW: Steve Albaugh, Ken Himes, Eric Lee, Erwin, Dave Beaverson, Ralph Matt Grubb. SECOND ROW: Palmer, Scott Klimek, Mike Dem- Scott Fair, Craig Snellenberger, erly, Doug Hagans, Chip Lienhart Jeff Malcom, Kevin Gundy, Mike Matt Vahala, Coach No singer. ‘ CROSS COUNTRY WON LOST “Our success this year was | 90.39 Sturgis probably due to our depth. East Noble —-28-27 The top seven runners were a ; ae very consistent in taking top Garteal 30-25 positions in races. By doing | 15-50 Washington this, it let us get needed | 22¥9 Bley 5 : 19-44 Culver points. Another reason is the Adank fact that the pack runners | 15-48 LaSalle 18-39 Mishawaka (the top seven) put a lot of | 5798 Michigan City miles in this summer. This 15-50 Gechen was also the thing that made me better; I put in over 600 RECORD 7-3 miles. “Next year the team can be just as good. With the pack the way it is, they’ve got an excellent chance.” —Craig Snellenberger Cross Country 105 Time needed to establish good team Coach Cindy Daven- fet has coached volley- all for just two seasons at MHS but has proven to have the ability to estab- lish a good team. Going to sectionals, they won the first game against Jim- town and lost their second to NorthWood. “We play in the best conference around, which puts us up against some tough competition,” said Davenport. “That was our main weakness.” According to Miss Davenport, the team made a lot of changes offensively that have improved their playing ability. This year’s varsity team was senior dominated, although the JV team 106 Girls’ Volleyball gained experience and has stro ng hopes for next year's team. Team captain JoAnn Timmons, a senior, had a 96 percent accuracy rate in setting. Melanie Miller was given a_ special coach’s award for mental attitude. Receiving awards for jee and serving were racey Blocher and Val- erie Carlson respectively. jue varsity player Gail oomershine was named MVP, with teammate Teresa Foy being cited as most improved aie “This year’s team was always willing to work and never gave up,” said Coach Davenport. “I am looking forward to next year.” Playing up front, Sue Francisco’s height was an advantage in block- ing sp ikes and returning serves. Student athletic trainer DeAnn Gatto wraps player Lori Miller's leg to help prevent injuries. Practicing before a game, Tracey Blocher shows her serving skill and ability to concentrate. VOLLEYBALL JV VOLLEYBALL WON LOST WON LOST Northridge 16-14, 13-15, 7-15 16-14, 15-10 Northridge Jimtown 7-15, 15-3, 11-15 15-7, 15-3 Jimtown 15-3, 15-11 Concord 15-12, 15-7 Concord 12-15, 15-6, 15-5 Goshen Goshen 12-0, 12-15, 14-16 LaSalle 9-15, 14-11, 7-15 12-10, 154 LaSalle 15-5, 14-16, 15-13 Central 15-7, 16-14 Central NorthWood 13-15, 13-8, 7-9 15-6, 13-11 NorthWood Mishawaka 14-12, 5-15, 5-15 15-1, 13-10 Mishawaka 18-11, 13-15, 15-4 Elston 154, 15-13 Elston St. Joe 5-15, 15-17 : 9-14, 12-15 Riley 10-15, 6-15 i 8-15, 7-15 Penn 8-14, 11-15 11-15, 12-15 Adams 2-15, 7-15 14-16, 14-16 Washington 7-15, 1-15 11-15, 12-14, 15-10 Marian 6-15, 11-15 i 6-15, 10-15 Clay 3-15, 5-15 : 13-15,13-15 RECORD 4-12 RECORD 9-7 PURRAR if v fe Evan ae AN. AZ Se) LEFT TO RIGHT: JoAnn FRONT ROW: Lorna Cairns, ee Timmons, Lori Suomela, Tammy Hardman, Sarah Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Valerie Carlson, Sue Morris, Jane Hardman, Teresa Foy. Francisco, Heather Minsel, Coach BACK ROW: Coach Cindy oach Cindy Davenport demon- Cindy Davenport, Tracey Blocher, Daven ort, Gail Boomershine, rates team spirit and enthusiam Lori Miller, Nanc Hicks, Melanie Amy iller, Dawn Cosman, ith the players on the bench. Miller, Wendy Mitchell, Tracy Denise Fenimore, Stephanie Straub. Dexter, Julie Miller, Patty laying in the first game of the sec- Doncaster, assistant coach. onals, JoAnn Timmons waits werly for a teammate’s serve. | Girls’ Volleyball 107 All conference team member Eric Co-captain Denis Buckley flicks Bostian backhands a volley. He Saat backhand to his opponent played number one doubles. uckley was also named MVP. | CRO I SSO MAM A aA 2 4 FRONT ROW: Bryan Klemm, ROW: Coach Bob Cummins, Bri Shawn Rogers, Mike Wierzbicki, Housand, Jeff Miller, Ned Pete Greg Holtz, Tom Nickel, Barry son, Eric Bostian, Tom Granit Foster, Garth Dexter. BAC Denis Buckley, Dan McGrath. With a look of determination, Ned Greg Holtz returns an opponent's ) Peterson hits a backhand. Peterson shot. Holtz played singles during | played number two singles. the ’80-’81 season. 108 Boys’ Tennis Garth Dexter concentrates on a return. Dexter played doubles, earning his first letter. om Granitz and Eric Bostian re named to the all-NIC team 's year. Both are junior letter- on. Netters have ‘up and down’ Yan McGrath slams a hard liner ver the net. McGrath had the best cord on the varsity, 14-1. “We started out slowly, losing the first two out of three matches,” stated Bob Cummins, Memorial boys’ tennis coach. “But then we started a winning streak when we won eight out of the next ten. I guess you could say we had an up and down season.” The team started out the year with only four returning lettermen. “‘I was really kind of con- cerned about our depth when the year started out, but the young players really came through for us,’ commented Eric Bos- tian. The Chargers were coming off a strong sec- “We had a pretty good year, but next year I hope that we do a little better in sectionals. Losing in the first round was a little disap- pointing,” stated Mike Wierzbicki. Season ond place in last year’s sectional and Rone: to do well again this year. Co- captain (with Ned Peter- son) Denis Buckley stated, “In the pre-season, I thought we would be super tough. But we got off to kind of a slow start because we didn’t have our places in the lineup jee ut then we really got ot, and won eight out of ten.” Some of the high points of the season, according to Cummins, were beatin Michigan City Elston and having juniors Tom Gran- itz and Eric Bostian nomi- nated to the all Northern Indiana Conference team. BOYS’ TENNIS WON LOST Penn 1-4 Adams 2-3 Jimtown Washington Goshen Bremen Central LaSalle Concord 2-3 NorthWood Michigan City Elston St. Joseph’s Mishawaka Plymouth 1-4 Clay 2-3 Riley 1-4 RECORD 9-7 Boys’ Tennis 109 Girl swimmers develop depth “We had the same record that we had two years ago, when we also went 6-8,”’ stated girls swimming coach Mary Jo Sartorius, “but the big dif- ference was that this year we won on depth. Two years ago we did it with first places, but we had no dep a ‘Depth is one of the most important ingredi- ents for a good swim team,” said co-captain Theresa DeMauro, “You can win meets with sec- ond and third places but you have to be consist- ent.” ““At the start of the year, I thought this would FRONT ROW: Manager Tracey Smith, Jan Goudarzi, Jifke Kuitse, Tina Kershner, Jennifer DuBois, Laurie Jenks, Karla Dashiell, Lisa Companion. SECOND ROW: Tracey Plank, Angie DeMauro, ulie Eidenas, Beth Lloyd, Karen ehle, Lisa Gaither, Stephani 110 Girls’ Swimming be what you would call a rebuilding year. But the way the girls have devel- oped this year has been really encouraging,” com- mented Coach Sartorius. Returning letter win- ners were Connie Peterson, Sheila Kelm, Alicia Dean, Beth Lloyd, Sarah Lilly, Mary Ann Minichillo, Theresa DeMauro, Sue Vetter, and Terrie Herring. New letter winners for the 80- 81 year were Tracey Plank, Lisa Gaither, Karla Dashiell, Angie DeMauro, an Goudarzi, Jenny ois, Lisa Companion, and manager Tracey Smith. ce age Sa, ie : EN od EES Adams. THIRD ROW: Coach Mary Jo Sartorius, Mary Ann Minichillo, Sheila Kelm, Sarah Lily, Alicia Dean, Connie Peterson, Betsy Housand, Susie Vetter, Terrie Herring, Teresa DeMauro, Diving Coach Tom Adams. Coach Sartorius gives the team some advice before the Central meet. The Chargers lost, 104-68. Diving Coach Tom Adams help Mary Ann Minichillo with a dive The divers won the Central Divin Invite. Backstroker Alicia Dean concen- trates before the start. Dean was a sophomore returning letter winner. GIRLS’ SWIMMING WON LOST Wawasee 73-99 Clay 56-112 Riley 66-108 87-82 Adams Goshen 77-95 Elston 80%-91% Goshen Relays “The divers really 114-57 Tippecanoe Valley Mishawaka 74-98 came through for us 1024-69% LaSalle in the Central Div- Elkhart Central 68-104 ing Invitational. 92-80 Concord 135-32 Washington 96-76 New Prairie Penn RECORD 6-8 That’s the first time we've ever won the invite.” — Diving Coach Tom Adams. Swimming isn’t all hard work and no play. These five Chargers get fired up, while having fun. Connie Peterson swims a leg of the 400 freestyle relay. Peterson, who holds three school records, was gpesen most valuable team mem- er. Girls’ Swimming 111 ED MVP’s-Managers among team’s most valuable people As a spectator watches the gallant halfback score the winning touchdown or the star runner use every ounce of energy to lean his way to a first place finish, it probably never occurs to him that without the help of the “hidden peo- ple,’ managers, trainers, and statisticians, sportin events at Memoria wouldn’t run smoothly. What actually do these ea behind the scenes of “We go to all of the practices and figure the After the hard work, Craig Sears and Mark Sorg cheer the team to a sectional victory. After a meet, mat maids Kelly Douglas and Shelly Albaugh roll up the wrestling mat. free throw and point aver- ages of every player. That takes about a day and a half to two days,” said basketball manager Craig Sears. Why would anyone do that underprivileged, “go- fer” ork Said Pat Boyles, girls’ volleyball statistician, “I like the sport of volleyball, and I wanted to watch the team play.” lean Chenoweth, girls’ basketball manager, said, “T wanted to become a manager because I couldn’t make the team and I still wanted to be on the team.” Trainer Tom Minichillo said, “Mr. Evans asked me if I wanted to and it sounded like fun.” Basketball manager Craig Sears umps up one of the warm-up balls efore a game. Vince and Mark carefully wash the uniforms, which were purchased just last year. Mark Sorg calculates the statistics for the basketball team as Vince Weaver looks on. Making sure not to leave anything behind, Mark and Vince pack the uniforms. Successful record- breaking season! For the first time in the history of Memorial var- sity basketball action, the Chargers were co-champi- ons of the Northern Indi- ana Conference, sharin the title with South Ben LaSalle, ranked second in the state. “Sharing the title is quite an honor. The NIC is one of the toughest con- ferences in the state,” said senior center Tony Gary. But this was not the only milestone that high- lighted the 1980-81 sea- son. The team went ahead and beat the Elkhart Cen- tral Blue Blazers, 85-79, paints the John Longfel- ow award for the second straight year. 114 Boys’ Varsity Basketball The Chargers finished the season with a NIC record of 9-1 and an all- time best record of 17-3, which topped last year’s 16-4 seal “Early in the season we weren t playing as a team, then we started compli- menting each other and we kind of jelled together; our ability to play as a team made our season so successful,’’ commented Tom Granitz, junior Sere who played varsity asketball as a sophomore. Going up for the basket is Ton Gary, who averaged 9.7 rebounds and 14.3 points in regular season. The lone sophomore starting on the 1980-81 squad, Walter Lewis breaks away for a lay-up. . : = ’ _ = bad vit SF PES e. . al 3 aad it Pp, - yrbllays De Boys’ Varsity Basketball— FRONT ROW: Dave Wilkerson, Chris Powers, Jeff Klapp, Scott Asbury, Walter Lewis, Wes Johnson, and manager Vince ‘Be % ae Weaver. Back Row: Coach Steve jhe Terry Coleman, Charlie ulmer, Tony Gary, Keith Walker, Tom Granitz, and manager Mark Sorg. BOY’S VARSITY BASKETBALL WON LOST Northridge 62-69 79-72 Plymouth 69-60 Washington 70-61 Wawasee 82-80 _ Fairfield 76-46 Penn 87-66 Adams Holiday Tournament 81-80 Mishawaka 72-63 Central 92-66 Elston Warsaw 70-75 “Winning sectionals and 65-58 Cl: the holiday tourney were the 74-70 ie highlights of the year, and -} 6.58 Goshen the way everyone thought 78-70 Riley that we were just going to win a few games; but it turned out that we were the best team around ... just being a winning team was special.” 79-75 Mishawaka LaSalle 88-99 85-79 Central 70-61 Concord 60-53 St. Joe RECORD 17-3 —Scott Asbury Scanning the floor for an open As Dave Wilkerson blocks off his teammate to make the best pass opponent, Jeff Klapp looks for an possible is Chris Powers. open teammate. With much determination, Tom Granitz passes his opponent for an easy two points. Keith Walker goes up for the rebound as teammate fett Klapp takes a minor beating. Three winning seasons prove Coach Johnson’s “Hustle is a play- er’s greatest asset’ theory. 116 Boys’ Varsity Basketball Going up in an unusual shooting osition is Charlie Fulmer. The hargers beat NorthWood 74-70. unior guard Dave Wilkerson drib- les the ball down court to set up a play against Penn. The team that proved it could happen! “Before the season started, I kind of doubted having a great season because of all the seniors who had graduated. Boy, did they surprise me!”’ said senior and observer John Kuitse. With only one starter returning from last year’s sectional championshi team, some fans believe Memorial could never breed new players to fill the shoes of the four grad- uates who are now playing collegiate ball. But they did. “We have had a great season. We have won the holiday tourney for the third straight year; we’ve won the Longfellow award; we were co-cham- pays of the NIC and we ave made a record of the Senior Wes Johnson passes off to an unguarded teammate during the Northridge game. Terry Coleman shoots a jump shot that Coach Johnson claims to be “statistically accurate.” highest number of wins in a season,” said Coach Steve Johnson. The factor that deter- mined the highly prosper- ous season, according to Coach Johnson was, “Everyone contributed; no one player did it all.” But junior Dave Wilk- _erson had different feel- ings, “Coach Johnson worked with our speed and conditioned us throughout the season. Without him we would have never made it.” In his three years of coaching, as was named Fk art County Coach of the Year his first year as head coach, 1979- 80 season, and has been the co-recipient of the honor for the past two years. During halftime, the Chargers take a break and intently listen to Coach Johnson. Boys’ Varsity Basketball 117 ].V. defeats tough competition Memorial’s junior var- sity basketball team began its season with sae con- secutive wins and contin- ued to a 15-5 regular sea- son record. ““We had some very quick people at critical positions, and they were complemented by other people on the team with other abilities,’’ stated Coach Al Jackson. Among the shooting tal- ent was leading scorer Tommy Jones with an average of 15.5 points a ee Lenny Duff fol- owed closely by connect- ing on approximately six buckets a game. As a team, the J.V. Cag- ers hit about 47 per cent from the floor and 59 per cent from the free throw line. Averaging a total of 54 points per game to their opponents’ 49, the team, comprised entirely of sophomores, was able to overturn some tough com- BOYS’ J.V. BASKETBALL WON LOST 54-42 Northridge 64-55 Plymouth 42-40 Washington 72-60 Wawasee 66-48 Fairfield 54-46 Penn 52-48 Adams Elston 51-42 Warsaw 56-41 Clay 42-39 NorthWood Goshen 53-57 48-40 Riley Mishawaka 48-49 60-50 LaSalle 58-53 Central Concord 55-57 St. Joe 59-57 RECORD 11-5 118 Boys’ J.V. Basketball petition. After being down by 13 oints, the boys bounced baat to beat South Bend Washington, 42-40. Cross- town rival Elkhart Central was described as another difficult win, along with the South Bend LaSalle defeat. “South Bend LaSalle was our biggest win, because no other J.V. “A team is made up of individuals, and individuals are special. Each person has their own separate character- istics, and each team has dif- ferent abilities and a totally different make up.” —Coach Al Jackson team has ever beaten LaSalle,” said Chris Bunn, forward. In the J.V. Holiday Tournament at Goshen, the team advanced to the finals with a 49-36 win over Penn, but were chal- lenged and defeated by Mishawaka, 56-67. This time out allowed Coach Al Jackson 60 seconds to explain his strategy against Wawasee. Starting guard Steve Grant helped the Memorial J.V. squad to a 15-5 record. The team was Central foe are center Jeff Thie Fighting for a rebound against : and forward Bill Faus. } Bill Faus is a forward on the Iv team which shot a team total of 59 per cent from the free throw line. — able to beat four out of the five South Bend schools plus the opposing Elkhart school, Central. | . . TTT lll!!! SS Elias - Sea 7, - Jeff Bee. scores two points en route to his team’s 72-60 victory over Wawasee at North Side Gym. Tom Jones was transferred from J.V. to Varsity at th e beginning of the 1980-81 Sectionals. unior Varsity Basketball Team— RONT ROW: Lonnie Jackson, Mitch Harrington, Steve Grant, ie Kling, Tom Jones, Bill Faus. ack Row: Coach Al Jackson, Lewis Grant, Jeff Thies, Jim Meyers, Chris Bunn, David Nicodemus, Lenny Duff, and manager Vincent Coleman. A Clay defender attempts to block the shot of Lenny Duff, the team’s second highest scorer. 119 J.V. Boys’ Basketball Cockerham’s achievements highlight year This was one of the most eventful years for the Charger men for many reasons. But the one that stands out the most is the outstanding performance of senior Bean Cocker- ham. Cockerham finished the year with only two defeats, the second being at the finals of the state wrestling championships. He breezed through sec- tionals, regionals, and semi-state only to be defeated in the last 20 sec- onds for the state honors. Other Chargers faring well in the IHSAA tour- ney were Kevin Gundy (105), sectional and regional champ, Steve Haynes (119), won sec- tional, and John Soptich (185), who also won sec- tional. According to Coach Jim Nicholson ee was one of the most satisfying years since he has been at Mem- orial: “I was surprised at how many eu s we had win sectionals. | was coun- ting on Gundy and Frank, but Soptich and Haynes surprised me. Sophomore Steve Prugh tries to take down his opponent from Con- cord and earn precious points. John Soptich desperately tries to get his opponent into a cradle, the irst step to pinning him. FRONT ROW: Dean Sarantos, Randy Birr, Shawn Schiltz, Pat McClelland, Steve Haynes, Kevin Gundy, Doug McNair, Rod MeCollou sh, Steve Henderson, Chris Welch. Second Row: Paul Huneryager, Mark Smith, Brian Prugh, Doug Ebbole, Keith Wash- ington, Mike Steckly, Tim Baker, Mike Willard, Scott Ulrich, John DeJohn, Brian Spivey. Third Row: Assistant Coach Dan Kratzer, Kelly Douglas, Shelly Albaugh, Don Proctor, Ed Keim, Rex Foster, Ralph Palmer, Randy Chaffee, Frank poster ae Martin, Jeff Bolinger, Brian Arnett, Chuck Bloom, John Soptich, Coach Jim Nicholson. 120 Wrestling Steve Haynes, three-year letter- man, takes control of his opponent and attempts to pin him. Heavyweight Frank Cockerham after a successful breakdown, dom- inates his Penn opponent. Trainer Bill ‘““Doc’’ Evans and Coach Jim Nicholson look over Jeff olinger after a match. . pias | WRESTLING if vee i) 7 ) ee) | (WON LOST Mishawaka 15-45 Lene aes : LaSalle I didn’t know if I’'d make it Central past regionals, but when I won Washington 21-46 it, I knew I'd be down at state.” Warsaw 13-54 — Frank Cockerham Penn 14-45 43-12 Clay 37-30 Elston Adams 30-38 38-26 Riley RECORD 5-5 Wrestling 121 i | Young, successful “In gymnastics, every- one starts from the bot- tom. It takes three or four years to get really good. An ideal gymnastics team would have as many sen- iors as possible. The main thing Apt gymnastics is it takes time,” said 10-year boys’ gymnastics coach Dennis Wolf. Boys’ gymnastics has six different events: parallel bars, horizontal bars, vault, pommel horse, side horse, and floor exercise. The team’s standouts were returning letterman Dave Miller in floor exer- cise and vaulting, Dan Helgeson on marellel bars, Chris King in side horse, Dennis Wolf on rings, and Jeff Maddux, free exer- Keeping his legs and back straight is a necessity for Dennis Wolf while doing the rings. 122 Boys’ Gymnastics cise. “High bar is my favorite event because it’s danger- ous and exciting. Floor, however, is my strongest event, said Dave Miller. “I like gymnastics because it builds upper body strength, and you can work as hard as you want to,” said Scott Drex- ler. aT histesyealsue team started improving from the beginning. More kids went out for it. The team did not have as much quality because there were so many beginners, but I was very pleased at the team’s progress,’ con- cluded Coach Wolf. Swinging on the high bar builds enough speed for Dave Miller to perform a hand stand on it. Senior Keith Bontrager shows his strength on the rings. This requires skill and concentration. Preparing to get into the scissors is two-year gymnastics veteran Scott Drexler. BOYS’ GYMNASTICS WON LOST 104-99 Concord Wabash 107-100 NorthWood 122-98 101-43 Central 94-81 South Bend Adams oa tite The highlight of my sea- son was when I started get- ting different moves and winning in meets.” —Dan Helgeson 94-92 Jimtown RECORD 4-3 Senior letterman Chris King per- forms his skill on the pommel horse, one of the six events. FRONT ROW: Chuck Slabaugh, Ron Warlick, Cris Coffin, Blake Pierce, Troy DeShone, Mickey Huff, Dominique Cappelletti, Shawn Rogers. BACK ROW: Dan Helgeson, Jeff Maddux, Scott Drexler, Thomas Kimbrough, Dave Miller, Dennis Wolf, Chris King, Keith Bontrager, Gary Wolf, Coach Wolf. Boys’ Gymnastics 123 “Individually, this year we have had more suc- cesses than ever before,” commented boys’ swim coach Stan obinson about the 1980-81 Crim- son Tide season. Individual successes included junior Dave Lovejoy, who broke the school record in the 50 yard freestyle by two tenths of a second at the first meet of the year, and went on to eet it four more times. Lovejoy also lowered the mark in the 200-yard freestyle and swam to a sectional cham- ionship in the 100-yard eestyle and placed 15th at state. Lovejoy also fin- ished second in the 50- yard freestyle at section- als. Tim Blackwood, senior, lowered his 1980 time in the 200-yard individual medley to 2:11.4. Black- wood and Lovejoy, along with junior Dave Rutter and freshman Larry Tepe, broke the 400-yard free- Boys’ Swim Team—FRONT ROW: Rob Landis, Jon Clark, Shawn Simmons, Ruste Pontenberg, Larry Tepe, Brian Housand, Jeff Clark Rob Hornor, Dave Rose, Jeff Shinabarger. Second Row: Rick Steckley, Frank Lucchese, Mike Tracy, Geoff Holtz, Mike Hopman, Rich 124 Boys’ Swimming Swimmers make waves style relay record and swam to a third place fin- ish at sectionals. “If I were oing to give an award of most improved,’ it would 6° to Dave Rose,” eclared Coach Robinson. Rose, a sophomore, went from a non-letter winner last year to this year’s sec- tional champ in diving. “Tom Adams is the best diving coach in the area. It was Tom who got Dave where he is,” remarked Robinson, speaking of the team’s diving coach. Adams coached Rose and junior Rob Jenks to plac- ings at the state level. ‘We have something very special on our team; team camaraderie. The older swimmers made a difference in the team. I was very pe of the younger kids too,” sum- med up Robinson. Jon Clark, sophomore added, “This year it just individuals, it wasn t was really a team effort.” Perea Lee Mravec, Chuck Chastain, Todd Clifford, Mike Carr, Coach Stan Robinson. Third Row: Tim Blackwood, Steve Erwin, Rob Lloyd, George Latimer, Dave Rutter, Mark Davis, Kevin Hacker, Rob Jenks, Kris Notestine, Carl Gugel, Scott Chris. Diving in a racing start Kevin Hacker starts his leg of the 400- yard freestyle relay. es to perfect his dive, junior Ro jenks uses practice time to work on his technique. BOYS’ SWIMMING WON LOST Riley 108-75 Wawasee 92-80 Plymouth 99-72 Goshen 102-70 “We set our goals at the Warsaw 91-81 beginning of the season and meNCe we accomplished things at Washington sectionals that we wanted to Coal 92-8] ... Robo put the idea of win- Mishawaka ning sectionals in my head. Ronn I'll be looking forward to Adams doing even better next year.” Elston 118-54 —Dave Lovejoy Clay 97-75 Concord 94-78 106-66 LaSalle LaPorte 110-98 RECORD 7-9 Sectional Champs must peg and Dave Rose practiced at 6:30 a.m. daily before school. Boys’ Swimming 125 ‘Just a little bit short’ “Some of the goals we set for ourselves at the start of the year included winning sectionals and the conference,” said Coach Bob Souder. ‘“Unfortu- nately, we fell just a little bit short both times.” The Chargers still man- aged to finish second in sectionals and in the con- ference. “We played a lot better ball in Be Gee part of the season, especially after Christmas break. We won nine in a row, up until we lost to Central in the sec- tional finals,’ added Souder. Memorial had its first gn all-state candidate in unita Fields this year. The candidates are picked by the writers of Hoosier Basketball magazine, and 126 Girls’ Basketball ballots are sent to sports writers all over the state. “Then each school sends out a little brochure on their layer,” explained Souder, “and the sports writers narrow it down to 35 girls who then go to a tryout camp. I think the team not making it out of the sectional hurt Bunita’s chances, but who knows?” The J.V. Chargers fin- ished another unblem- ae season under Coach Mike Montgomery, goin 13-0 and arena? aha win streak from last year to 29 games. Varsity player Michelle Maier added, “This year was a lot of fun, and even though we didn’t go as far as we would have liked, I still think that we have achieved something that we can be proud of.’ Julie Kent and Teresa Foy wait for ood Sea position. The hargers beat Mishawaka, 40-15. Memorial’s all-state candidate, Bunita Fields, is fouled while try- ing to receive a pass. ’ ar ‘ Ay poach Bob Souder sends in the jlay from the bench. This is jouder’s third year coaching. junior Varsity FRONT ROW: ‘im Nickel, Julie Miller, Julie : cent, Amy Miller. Second Row: Voach Mike Montgomery, Toni ansborough, LaVella White, ‘risha Marvel, Teresa Foy, tephani Adams, Sheila Tyson, ind Joyce Fields. ulie Cranmer is sandwiched etween two opponents. Cran- ier has three years playing expe- ‘ence, Only a sophomore, Adrena Bram- made the varsity for the 1980- basketball season. GIRLS’ BASKET- BALL VARSITY WON LOST NorthWood 68-44 Jimtown Northridge Riley 50-41 St. Joe 50-42 65-62 Mishawaka 44-24 Concord Elston 54-53 55-39 Central 54-31 Lakeland 67-42 - Central 70-34 Washington 44-40 Penn 40-33 LaSalle 51-50 Goshen 61-56 Adams 49-39 Clay RECORD 13-4 JUNIOR VARSITY 25-16 NorthWood 38-19 Northridge 38-31 Riley 25-16 St. Joe 42-4] Mishawaka 40-15 Concord 43-12 Elston 40-24 Central 33-19 Washington 35-18 Penn 27-25 LaSalle 30-28 Goshen 32-14 Adams By forfeit Clay RECORD 14-0 Varsity FRONT ROW: Lori Glanders, Lisa Morris, Tonya Annis, Michelle Maier, Lori Suomela. Second Row: Stacey Moore, Adrena Bramley, Lori Anderson, Julie Cranmer, Bunita Fields, Sue Francisco, Patricia Peete, and Coach Bob Souder. Girls’ Basketball 127 Q Girl gymnasts flip into 1981 season The 1981 girls’ gymnas- tics team was not strong in senior experience, but the skill and number of the sophomores and juniors made up for that. There are three divi- sions and four events in a gymnastics. The ivisions are beginning, which is for the less skilled person or someone just starting out; intermediate, for the fairly skilled per- son who has been in gym- nastics for one or two years, and advanced, for the nast that is very skilled in her moves and has been in gymnastics for three years or more. The events in girls’ heat are the uneven bars, bal- ance beam, vault, and floor exercise. Any girl can compete in one or all of these events. At the beginning and intermediate eset of Doing the required intermediate vault, a front handspring, is a junior gymnast Terrie Herring. 128 Girls’ Gymnastics gymnastics, everyone at each level must do the same routine. The optional level may create eir own programs on the basis of required moves, judges’ preferences, and own preference. This holds true for all the events. Debby Mesch, optional gymnast, commented about goals, “I set a goal for myself to get my back flip into my floor exercise rogram. I finally did it! at was the highlight of my season.” Sherry Shrack, begin- ning gymnast, said, “I think gymnastics is more dangerous than most other sports. There are so many os eeu can hurt your- self. You have to learn to do the moves right before you try them without a spotter.” Poise and grace are looked for by all judges as Tammy Sites demon- strates. Angie Ginther’s concentration is ‘one of the essentials needed on the uneven bars. rls’ Gymnastics—FRONT ROW: Cindy Hopkins, Carmen Sears, erry Shrack, Mary Smith, Dianne Smith, Jifke Kuitse, Julie Thomas. cond Row: Angie Ginther, Amy Kinsey, Terrie Herring, Lora Geyer, On a four-inch wide surface, the eryl Simonaitis, Maria Russo, Maxi DeShone, Stephanie Dexter, balance beam Stephanie Dexter my Sites, Debby Mesch, and Michel Hess. prepares for a cartwheel. GIRLS’ GYMNASTICS WON LOST (I) M 76.55; W 71.10: Wawasee NorthWood (B) M 79.40; NW 57.75: NW 55.70 W 82.15. (O) M 46.80: W 75.10; NW 75.85. B) 79.1-76.6 Tippecanoe Valley I) 70.8-71.0 O) 55.10-No Team Jimtown (O) 47.45-63.85 Central Plymouth Concord West Noble (B) WN 83.50—C 73.00—M 87.55 (O) WN 71.5—C 52.0—M 43.85 (I) WN 80.90—C 55.85—M 83.05 RECORD (B) 5-1 (I) 6-0 | bor exercise is just one of the The straddle is the vault required jee events that Cindy Hopkins by beginning gymnasts; Dianne japeted in. Smith exhibits her form. Girls’ Gymnastics 129 | W hat’s cooking at lunch? Intramurals! “Intramurals have been a great success this year. There have been over 300 Paes this is more than last year,” com- mented Mr. Al Jackson. In addition to regular events held last year— water polo, volleyball and basketball—wiffleball, ultimate frisbee, and a decathlon deciding Mem- orial’s greatest athlete were added; These are all tentative intramural activ- ities. Reasons for the student Mr. Lattimer watches over a vol- leyball game to make sure the play- ers don’t touch the net and to offi. ciate the game. Though Mike Sellers dunks an opponent, his team, “No Names,” lost to the ““Wanderers”’ in the finals. 130 Intramurals increase were varied. “I was in water polo because it was fun and exciting, stated Little Mera team member Terrie Herring. Sophomore Jeff Komins was in intramurals because he likes to play basketball and pera in intramurals gives him more game time. “T was in intramurals because I love to play bas- ketball,”’ weak senior Valerie Carlson. yy ‘Dunk 49” paves Jone Sadoway takes a shot it the basket while official Mr. Rems makes sure o fouls are committed. ike Petersen of the “You can tune a Pe but ou can’t tuna fish” team dunks one o ents during a water polo game. his oppo- Junior Brandon Butler takes a shot at the basket to get two points for his team while an opposing player tries to block the shot. Intramural Volleyball Champs—FRONT ROW: Tony Lucenko. Second Row: Jim DuBois, Mike Sellers, Tony Gary. Third Row: Matt Vahala, Chris Rogers. Top: George Szwez. Intramural Water Polo Champs— FIRST ROW: Rich Pippenger, Jeff Clark, Dave Rutter. Second Row: Donnie Asher, Tom Minichillo, Dave Gould, Brad Butler, Pat Hinton. Intramural Girls’ Basketball— FIRST ROW: Julie Hardman, Connie Peterson, Jackie Peek. Second Row: Denise Garrett, Valerie Carlson, Laura Sackman, Jane Hardman, Gail Boomershine. Jumping at the ball, sophomore Dave Schultz makes an attempt to return the ball during an intramural volleyball game. Intramurals 131] Outside sports capture student attention Much of a student’s time and effort is taken up by school activities, and yet many Memorial students still find the time to accept an outside sport aside from those sports that Memorial offers. “There’s competition in every sport even if I’m not competing for Mem- orial, I’m competing for myself outside of the school,” says sailor Cris Coffin. Cris sails competi- tively on Eagle Lake and in two and a half years of sailing has won five tro- phies. Other Memorial sailors use Simonton Lake. Sophomore Ed Johnson checks his ice skates before his next hockey league practice. Lester Hines and Kevin Curry pose to show the boxing stance used in their bouts. 132 Outside Sports There are many sports for students to become interested in. Racquet- ball, fishing, tennis, handball, tumbling, ski- ing, karate, and ice skat- ing are among most stu- dents’ favorites. “In Holland, soccer is a national sport,’ says sophomore Jifke Kuitse. “T learned to play soccer in Holland, and when I moved here, I was con- sidered a much better player since it isn’t a very popular sport.” fifke played soccer in Holland for three years on a girls’ soccer team. “Anyone can learn to lay soccer,’ comments fifke, “all it takes is prac- a... S é . - tice and time.” “I’ve met so many Beep ens says speed and isco roller skater Dawn Ewing, “When I travel for disco competition I meet people from all across the nation. I even have friends in other countries.” Dawn has been skat- ing since she was three years old and has devel- oped such an interest that she has been in skat- ing competitions for three years. “Learning how to skate before you start to play hockey is one of the most important things,” says Ed Johnson, mem- ber of the Michiana Hock ey League. Ed has been a member of the League for three ears and has “learned a ot about working as a team, he says. “No one is trying to be a super star; we're all just trying to work as a team and have some fun,” adds Johnson. Church organizations YMCA teams, and coun- try clubs all contribute to make Elkhart’s outside sports more competitive and interesting along with giving the student a chance to meet other eople and have some un. Diy as her winning baton twirling skill, Laurie Broderick entertains at a game. Sp OE Determination shows on junior Mike Foy’s face during a racquet- ball match at the “Y.” Dawn Ewing exhibits skating style by demonstrating part of her com- petition routine. Sailor Cris Coffin notices broken steerin safety c equipment while doing a eck Outside Sports 133 ‘Go, Chargers! Gol’ “The teams show a lot of appreciation; they thank us after all the ames,” said Laurie Paw- ak. Tracy Plank added, “Without their apprecia- tion, it would be a waste of time.” These statements are referring to how the cheerleaders feel about team appreciation. When team members were asked about their appreciation of the cheered Scott Olson said, “The cheer- leaders help us out a lot with support.” The cheering fans see being done at games is not the only cheering that the Charger cheerleaders do. They also cheer in compe- tition. The cheerleading squads finished with a respectable competition record. The varsity squad finished in fifth place at ——— = et ane” a 134 Cheerleaders the 4-H Fair. The junior varsity squad finished in third. Advancing to the state competition, the var- sity squad placed 24th out of 80. Both squads partici- ated at the University ark Mall competition, where the junior varsity squad placed first and the varsity squad came in at a close second. The varsity squad also competed at the University of Miami at Ohio. During the 4-H Fair competition Megan Mur- phy was injured in a fall off of a pyramid. This put her out of the rest of the competitions, but she pane in there throughout the football season. Out of concern for another injury, Megan resigned and alternate Mary Smith took over for the basket- ball season. Megan Murphy may have been sidelined, but her Charger spirit never died. Varsity—Front Row: Stacey Moore, Mary Ann Minichillo, Lora Geyer. Second Row: Megan Mur- a Pack Laurie Pawlak, an ckson. Debbie Junets Varsity: Tammy Annis, racie Williams, Tracy Plank, Dianne Smith, Carmen Sears, and Kellie Rems. | Vith their feet four inches off the round and their spirit a mile igh, both squads combine to erform a half-time cheer. Alternate Mary Smith replaced rds an Murphy who was injured er that season. Giving a cheer for victory during the South Bend Riley game is Tracy Plank. Cheerleaders 135 What’s the story on People? T he story is taking the SAT or ACT, being tardy for class, getting a driver's license, helping sophomores find their way around on the first day of school, runnin for a class office, starting a collection, al ing spirit buttons to raise money for the prom, sponsoring a club or activity, filling out college applications, having a paper route, Hane a class ring or key, cooking and baking for the Madrigal Dinner, talk- ing to friends in the student center before first hour or at lunch, remembering those days that you couldn’t wait to end, making up excuses for late homework and projects, hoping for a snow day and having your wish come true, being a part of a chee where students, teachers, staff, and admin- istrators make it unique—that’s the story on people. While some students use noon to recover from early classes, others find it useful to promote activities. Tracey Jones, Keith Bontrager, and Lori Anderson sell Christmas dance tickets. Pen in mouth, Brian Brown contemplates his next answer. Many methods of concentrating or daydreaming are used by students, ranging from pen-in-mouth to staring at the ceiling. One of Mr. Tony Borrelli’s duties as head custodian is changing burnt-out lightbulbs and keeping school looking like new. 136 People Dave ie ae Craig Gubi release all their energy after being cooped up inside by playin football at lunchtime with fiends eoues Celebrating Ground Hog’s Day makes school go fast for Amy Holtz, Melinda Young, Teresa Vantine, Mike Jobin, and Kim Pontenberg. At the annual Sophomore Fun Night, Debbie New gives Kellie Horner a ride in a ball-basket during open gym and swimming. People 137 ae OLANRO lav Tony Melkus and Trisha Meyer are two seniors @ @ who have to make the after-high school decision D ©e C oO aft —“Should I go to college or get a job?” ] 1 n er high “Should I go to college or find a job?” feat year sen- iors make decisions which will affect their future. Most Memorial students o straight into the job mar- Pe from high Sheen but 45 per cent of graduating sen- iors go on to some form of higher education. ‘Tm going to college because I didn’t take classes to help me in a work situa- tion,” said Becky Kidd, “and college offers the nursing courses I really want.” Some students decide that work would be the best starting point for them, and money comes in handy. Curt Blacklaw stated, ee ® Mary Abel Lynn Abernathy Melissa Adams Shelley Adams Michael Albaugh Rhonda Aller Laura Aman Barbara Amos Tonya Annis Arthur Arnold Nancy Bader Stewart Bailey John Baker Timothy Baker Wil liam Baker Thomas Barber Elizabeth Barhams Charles Bartley Timothy Bauman Gregory Baxter 138 Seniors school David Beaverson Joanne Belchak Michelle Birr «cc “Tm heading straight to work so I can start putting money in the bank. eat haven't decided my occupa- tion yet.” “TIL have to get a job after I graduate,’ commented Dan Robison, “‘you see I have to pay my way through college; after I get enough money I can go to college.’ Darcy Moore said, “I have no choice but to go to col- lege; I want to be a doctor.” | “Tm Be the field of radiology. I'll get my educa- tion at the hospital; it’s like a Bruce Bishop Curt Blacklaw Timothy Blackwood college except I'll only go for Tracey Blocher two years,” concluded Jenny Shelly Bluhm Taska. Ladelle Bonds Keith Bontrager Robbin Booze Todd Borghesani Marisa Botero Linda Botts Mark Brick Stuart Broderick Jo Brown Steven Brown Tina Brown Bethe Brumley Denis Buckley Jackie Burdin Susan Burkholder Kenneth Bussard ’ Tim Carl Valerie Carlson Michael Carr Scott Caskey Monica Checchio Seniors 139 CIS OF 81 Kay Chris Carol Christian Todd Clifford Frank Cockerham Richard Colver Pamela Conde Kerrie Conlisk 1963-1980 Douglas Cook Dominic Corpe A Raymond Cox ; Mark Cramer Julie Cranmer David Culp Regina Curry Tina Curtis Carol Davies Cindy Davies Jeffery Davis Mark Davis Julie DeBoni Senior time Seniors spend their free time in many different ways. Some like to go out with friends to a movie or to Sha- key’s, while others like to stay home and watch television, read a book, or listen to music. Steve Erwin commented, “I really like to run more than anything else, but I also like to ride my bike and teen a lot of time with my girlfriend. en it’s nasty outside I enjoy draw- ing or painting.” ike Kersten said, “I watch TV and play a lot of pool.” “I ride my bike quite a bit in the summer, but in the winter it’s skiing all the way! I also do a lot of work on my car year round,” says Tom Kern. 140 Seniors Jeff Miller aims carefully so that he will make a | Se oe Jeff often plays pool with his iends. James R. DeLong Garth Dexter Brian Dieter Karen Diller Robert Dion Williemae Dooley Robert Doolittle Melissa Dowden James DuBois Susan Duffy Jeffery Duke Lisa Dunmire Elisa Echeverria William Edmonds Michael Eger Suzanne Ehret Patricia Elenbaa Bradley Elliott Jeffery Enfield Stephen Erwin According to Greg Baxter, he best way to spend his Tee time is to go to movies, sporting events, or to eat yut. “T like to collect and listen o (Rolling) Stones albums,” ays Andrew Hinks, who also mjoys watching TV and lrawing cartoons. Brent Farmer Vicky Ferrie Deborah Ferris Peggy O'Donnell spends Bunita Fields er time doing “‘a lot of Scott Fields 10mework, some reading, Pamela Fink ind a little jogging to help ceep in shape.’ “7 like to listen to music— )ither the radio or records— Inlay hockey, and work with ‘ny animals, getting them eady to show in the summer Timothy Flicker it the 4-H Fair,” states Marc Michelle Foster ? auley. Cinda Foy Seniors 141 ———CINSS OF '81 Claudia Friedauer Charles Fulmer Cindy Funk Jimmy Furlow Tony Gary Glenn Gattman DeAnn Gatto Paul Gavin Laurie Geesaman Ruth Geisendorfer Loralee Geyer Kris Green Jeffery Gregory Philip Griffin Jeffery Grosenbacher Brian Grow Janice Guffy Carl Gugel Kevin Gundy David Gunn Kevin Hacker Cindy Hager Lance Hager Anthony Hall Diana Halsey Caroline Hamilton Max Hapner Tina Hargrove Trina Hargrove Terrence Harper Jeffery Harter Roger Hartman Robert Harvey Steven Haynes Ne y . 142 Seniors Jeff Helbling Barbara Henderson Diana Henderson Diane Henderson Jeffery Herman Roger Hershberger Jodi Hibshman Betty Hickman Nancy Hicks Douglas Higgins Leenetric Hills Andrew Hinks Bradley Hobson Ann Holder Patricia Hollandsworth Jeffery Holliday Amelia Holtz Greg Holtz Wayne Hopkins Karen Hoppers Julie Houser ‘81....one last time To get involved is the reason senior class officers—president Vanessa Paler, vice president im DuBois, treasurer Brad iedhamer, and secretary Anne Lussier—ran for their offices. Brad said, “I wanted to be a bigger part of the activities sur- rounding my class.” “T wanted to make my senior year the best year at Memo- rial,” remarked Jim. “I wanted to help lead the Class of ’81 through the best year that I could—I wanted this to be the year to remem- ber,” said Vanessa, who added, “and I don’t think we could have had better officers, cabi- net members or sponsors to do this.” The cabinet helped to pick the rainbow as the class colors and “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” for the ae: theme. Senior class officers say that they want 1981 to be the year to remember, and that class involvement is what makes it so. Seniors 143 CIASS OF ‘81 Edward Houston Glenn Howard Michael Howard Mark Huffman Johanna Huhtinen Marie Hulsey Rhonda Humphrey Lloyd Hunsberger Alexander Hurowyj Michele Hutchinson Michelle Ide Harry Irons Charlene Jackson Debora Jackson Lori Jackson Ray Jackson Michael Jobin Barbara Johnson Stephanie Johnson Thomas Johnson Counting down the final days of the first semester, Rob Linn was among 58 seniors graduated on Jan- uary 16 January: On January 16, 1981, th number of seniors attendin Memorial decreased by 5 pe! january 16 was th Dries! gradual were graduated. To graduate early, a senic needs a total of 6 credi accumulated from his hig school courses. Some students gradual early just to get out school. pely Miller said, “I’m sarah arly because I of like it here. Others graduate early ; that they can get a head ste on. their future. “After I graduate, be lanning on working; right ow, I work at Fountainview jursing Home.’ Lori Templeton will enroll i) drafting at the Career lenter and Ivy Tech. “I’m a4 my job will support ly schooling—I’m aiming br a job as a drafting jainee. ‘Portland, Oregon, was byfriend; he lives there.” anuary graduates don't ave to take part in the com- encement exercises; they hn get their diplomas in the Lori said, “I’m going to tally miss my friends; it will weird seeing them after ive months.” Wesley Johnson Michael Jones Charles Karasch Ricky Karenke Donna Kash Sheila Kelm Kathy Kendall Thomas Kern Timothy Kern Michael Kersten ‘Rebecca Kidd’ Karen Kiebel Christopher King John Kist Jeff Klapp Julie Klapp Martin Klimek David Kmitta Lynne Kniffin Ronald Knowles Doug Kochanowski Denise Kraft Bernard Kretschmer Deborah Kryder John Kuitse Darcie Kurtz Mary Lapree, George Latimer, Lisa Leasor Seniors 145 —— CIS OF 81 Being a senior is..... ... giving the sophomores wron directions on their first day of hig school ... being told, “You should, know better by now...” ... having the heaviest books in the whole school ... applying to colleges and univer- sities ... filling out job applications ... planning a ferric Christmas or spring vacation ... taking Sen: class and writing a bil ... Writing a research paper. UGH! aor ate SAT again and again ... the beginning of the end of childhood . .. measuring for caps and gowns ... saying goodbye to old friends ay Kimberly Ledgewood David Leer Anne Lehman Tom Leuchtner Sandra Lieurance Scott Lightfoot Sarah Lilly Robert Linn Robert Lloyd Dana Lockwood Connie Lott David Luce Anatol Lucenko Elana Ludwick Michelle Luebke Anne Lussier Bryan Lynch Leslie Mabie Jeffrey Maddux Melanie Mallo 146 Seniors James F. Martin James M. Martin Michelle Martin Kathleen Marvel Michael Mascola Lisa Matherne Jeanne Maurer Jena Mayer Nancy McCreary Devin McDaniel Jeannine McDonough Lari McDowell Mary McGarry Cindy McKibbin William McLaughlin Sara McNutt Anthony Melkus John Mendez John Metcalf Trisha Meyer Mary Meyers Jeffery Miller Kelly Miller Lori Miller Melanie Miller Rick Miller Sharon Miller Tina Miller Ty Miller Tracy Millslagle Joseph Milroy William Milroy Mary Minichillo Heather Minsel Brenda Mishler Seniors 147 CLASS OF ‘81 Michael Mollo Darcy Moore Jeannie Moore Teresa Moore Carl Morris Jill Motz Cathy Moyer Cheryl Moyer Kathleen Mulcahey Mary Mulcahey Kathryn Neely Bradley Neidhamer Kimberly Nelson Leonard Noens Kristopher Notestine Timothy O’Brien Patricia O’ Donnell l Peggy O’Donnell ) Scott Olson Patty O’Neal Vanessa Paler Diana Parks David Paston Wade Patrick Marc Pauley Kathy Peete David Pelmear Shawn Pendell Michael Petersen Lorraine Owen | | ! | Steven Petersen | ! Edward “Ned” Peterson Tonda Phillips Kimberly Pickrell | David Pletcher 148 Seniors William Plunkett Kim Pontenberg Robert Potts Doris Pratcher Stephan Prugh Nina Purdy Kay Quinn Denise Reames Kellie Reed Sherri Reed Karen Ressler Robert Reynolds Michelle Rice Annette Richmond Brian Ridenour James Rippy Gary Robinson Henry Robinson Daniel Robison Chris Rody Christopher Rogers To work is to..... Seniors work part-time for m any different reasons, but in the end it comes down to one reason: money. “Working at Shakey’s can really be different. I mean you sometimes get some strange ones who come in,’ states Tim Carl, who has worked at Shakey’s for one and a half years. According to Tim, most of his earnings went toward a car when he first started, but now it’s going toward college. “I enjo working at Shakey’s even though it’s not something I want to do for the rest of my life, it’s fine for right now. Kevin Hacker has been working for his dad’s company, Hacker Con- struction, since ninth grade. “‘I really enjoy being EEE all day building houses. It’s just something that I like, and maybe I’ll even become a carpenter.” Working at a place like Fannie Farkel’s adds fun to Mike Petersen’s regular chores. Seniors 149 —_—-— CS 150 Seniors CLASS OF ‘81 Stephanie Rogers Steven Ronske John Rose Traci Royce Susan Rush Maria Russo Laura Sackman John Sadowey Catherine Sailor Stephen Sailor Craig Sarles Roger Sautter David Savidge Tamara Schulz Dawn Scofield Joseph Scott Michael Scott Craig Sears Michael Sellers Marty Sells Octavia Sergeant Gary Shaw Stanley Shellenbarger Tammy Shirley Elizabeth Sickels Laurie Siler Tamara Simpson Nadine Skelton F : ae |. a Peggy O’Donell, Michelle Foster, hellv Ski ' “= Je oF : Wayne Hopkins, Becky Kidd, She y Skinner ; we | c Heather Minsel, Jeanne Maurer, Cathy Moyer, Lori Owen and Diane Henderson show off their “nickname” shirts. in a (nick) name? “When somebody likes you, but they still want to annoy you, they give ou a nickname,” explains Angela arren. Nicknames. Lots of people have them. Sometimes they’re a shorter ver- sion of a long name or an easy way to say a strange one. Others are given to make fun of a physical trait. “Mike Sellers called me Brillo in my sophomore year because he said my ir was like an SOS pad,” remarked Tony Gary. One senior with a lot of nicknames is Matt Vehala. Matt said, “Greg Holtz started calling me ‘V’ in junior high. Then in basketball in 10th grade, Tim Baker called me ‘Doc’ because I made a lot of crazy shots.” Jo Slater Frederick Sledge Lora Slone Dan Smith Diana Smith Donald Smith Craig Snellenberger Matthew Snyder Stephen Sommer Kristin Southard Michael Stack Angelique Stahl Bryon Stamets Beverly Stankovich Michael Statler Elaine Stevens David Stines Terry Stitt Gail Stone Kevin Storlie Bill Plunkett got the name “Phil” from Dave Beaverson and Kevin Storlie. “Beaverson’s grandmother calls her neighbor Phil, ‘Bill.”’ No further explanation necessary. “When I was little, I had a crew cut, and the guys on my dad’s track team called me ‘Chrome Dome’ and ‘Bald Eger,”’ says Mike Eger. “It looks like it stuck.” “In the beginning “‘Beavo’ (Dave Beaverson) called me ‘Sad Johna- way, but it got shortened,” remarked John Sadowey. Chris Rogers has a very unusual nickname, “Podgie.”” “My parents listen to Beethoven. He had a brother named George, but he called him ate Porgie.’ They got “Podgie’ from ‘Porgie.’ ” Tami Schulz summed it all up by saying, “I think nicknames are neat; they’re cute, too!” Seniors 151 i CLASS OF ‘81 What do you think of the Class of 1981? Toward the end of the first semester, seniors were asked for words to describe the Class of 1981. They responded with “spirit, “immature, “lethargic,” and “colorful.” One senior said, “Nobody seems to care about anything. We're (the seniors) just going through the rou- tine of school; we're all just put- ue in time.” pathetic was a word most sen- iors agreed upon to describe the senior class: feeling no emotion, unmoved, not interested, and indifferent. Reasons for the class bein “apathetic” included Rob Linn’s comment: “‘The administration Beth Streich Tracy Strickland | Thomas Summers Jon Swartz Lori Swathwood George Szwez Lori Tarabek Jennifer Taska Roy Taylor William Taylor Lori Templeton | | Gary Tepe William Terry ) Cathi Thayer Stephen Thomas Kimberly Thrash Timothy Tilford | JoAnn Timmons Melba Tracy | Ronda Thome | 152 Seniors cracked down on the rules so hard, nobody wants to get in trouble, so we just By to keep things cool dur- ing school.” Another senior said, “It seems like school is harder this year, not just for the seniors, but for every- one. I think it’s because the teach- ers are finally teaching us, and we re not used to it.” Other reasons given were peer pressure, the dra and the scar- city of jobs. Stephanie Rogers tied all these reasons together with one word— “pressures.” She said, “I guess our class isn’t really ready for all these pressures.” Contrary to the opinions of some of the others, Kevin Gundy said, “I think we have a fun, active and exciting class.” One senior said, “We're a class that is always looking towards the future, trying to make the best out of things. ’ “Our class may not have many leaders, but the ones we do have are strong,’ commented Gre Holtz. “We are a colorful group o people who aren’t afraid to be out- standing free speaking individuals who voice their opinions and express their feelings. ammy Simpson said, “We have a friendly class.” “Our class has a strong sense of rae we all stick up for one another,” expressed Garth Dexter. LE EE eel! Sheryl Ulrich Matthew Vahala Teresa Vantine Kathy Vanzile Jennifer Wachter Dennis Wagner Terry Washburn William Webb Elizabeth Weber Terry Weist Tammy Weldy Rick Whipple Teresa White Sharon Whitehead Michelle Wienhoft Lori Wierzbicki Steven Willard Sandra Williams Scott Wilsey Jill Wilson Edward Windbigler Kimberly Wojtysiak Darrick Woody Deana Yoder Justine Yoder Lynne Yoder Melinda Young Robbie Zook Seniors 153 , Laura Abel John Abell Kimberly Adams Micheal Alwine Laura Anderson Julie Anglemyer Mike Antonelli Brett Arenz Wayne Arnett Candy Arnold Barb Arvoy Scott Asbury Ramona Bailey Roy Bailey Jim Bails Penelope Banter Sharon Barnett Mary Baxter Bob Bechtel Kelly Beck Bob Beggs Tammy Belchak Darren Belt John Berkley Officers want ‘best prom ever’ “ . � i i i s cabi- “Lwanted to getinvolved.” ___O Boea fixe ls of 106 we Tau eae Tesla a ; I wanted to know what was Ronk, secretary, and Brett Arenz, president. a spirit button to earn prom money. going on. “T wanted to get more involved in school activities.” “I wanted to be a part of plan- ning for the prom.” ese were among answers from Brett Arenz, president, Mike Foy, vice president, Susan Ronk, secre- tary, and Lori Suomela, treasurer, as they described why they ran for a class office. “The most important event this ee would have to be the prom ecause the junior class is responsi- ble for ae it all together, and we want it to be a good one for the seniors,” said Lori. To aid decision making for the prom, the officers surveyed juniors about where it ASE be held, theme, music, and cost. “We really wanted to get the cost of the tickets down this year, but it looks like it’s going to be impossi- ble,’ said Brett as early as in December. To earn money for the prom, the officers chose to sell spirit buttons and detachable ribbons that changed with each game. This fund raiser “has gone very well,” said Sue referring to sales of 130 buttons. Brian Berry Dirk Berry Jose Bicknell Brian Bishop Joan Blackwood Steve Blake Jim Blue Sherri Bluhm Carie Bontrager Steve Books Diana Bordner Brett Barkholder Eric Bostian Debra Bowlby Derrick Bramley Bill Brewer Sherri Brewers Shawyna Brill Laurie Broderick Mark Brown Sherry Brown Terri Brown Carla Bruce Joel Brunson Brandon Butler Donita Butler Dorinda Byrd Alex Callender Bruce Campbell Laurie Cannan Kim Carter Joni Caudill Randy Chaffee Kim Chandler Rochelle Chavis Jenny Chenoweth Stacey Christensen Tim Clark Amy Close Doug Coffman Linda Coldren Terry Coleman Daryl Collins Tracy Collins Kim Colver Robert Condon Jim Conn Jamie Cook Michelyn Covert Cindy Cowley Charles Crain Robin Cramer Judi Cripe Bryan Culp Craig Culp Anita Curry Brenda Curtis Douglas Damron Tanya Dancler Julie Dandino Deb Darsie Karla Dashiell Jim Davis Kim Davis Mike Davis Phil Davis Ted Deisinger John DeJohn Teresa DeMauro Benjamin Denlinger Scott Denman Bill Deshone Juniors 155 Collecting is an age old hobby. People can collect everything from stamps to cars. Michelle Wood- ward, Mike Hopman, and Jim Wil- liamson are three juniors who are collectors. Michelle has been col- lecting bells for five years and has collected about 25 different bells. Mike’s mugs took him two years to collect an ee has been busy col- lecting 3,500 comic books in eight years. Why do people decide to start collections? ““When I was in sixth ade, my mother bought me a bell. [ented to start a collection, so I did,” said Michelle. Mike’s reasons were, “I would buy a mug for a souvenir, then I noticed that I had a few, so I Dave Dickerson Karen Dixon Jean Dolph Greg Doncaster Steve Dooley Arlene Doub Scott Drexler Ruby Duff Danny Dull Tonya Duncan Marisa Dunn Cindy Duran John Eagen Scott Earnhart Lee Eby Tony Ehret Tina Elliot Clayton Emmons Bill Enos Craig Erskine Dan Erwin Scott Fair Scott Fergison Greg Fields Anne Findlay Jeff Fisher Jim Flamion Mike Fletcher Andrea Foos Randy Forgey Rex Foster John Fowler Mike Foy Sue Francisco Steve Franks Linda Fritz Tim Fritz Carl Gaines Lisa Gaither Denise Garrett 156 Juniors decided to collect them. The satis- faction it brings is having somethin that many pert don’t have, an every mug is different,’ he added. Jim said, “The reason I collect comic books is because I like to. They're worth money too. The cost is anywhere from 50¢ to $12. I like all my books, but my favorite one is ‘Unexpected Tales, written in the late Fifties.” ‘““My favorite bell is a hand- painted one I got for a gift,” said Michelle. “My favorite mug is the one I got from my grandmother in Holland because it has the nicest colors, and it’s the most unique one I have,” Mike explained. ee CLASS OF ‘82 Michelle Woodward admires a few of her favor- ite bells. Her full collection is pictured above. Jobie Garrett Veronica Gary Gina Gerencer Lori Glanders Lori Glotzback Teresa Gonyon Brad Goodrich Tom Granitz Kathy Green Ann Greyson Davida Grow Jeff Gruber Chris Gunter Jewell Hager Robert Haile Susan Haines Chris Hansborough Rebecca Harbaugh Jay Hardman Colette Harris Lora Harris Lori Harris Arlene Hart Michelle Hartman Connie Harwell Sarah Haslem Debbie Hayden John Hayward Curtis Heitzman Dan Helgeson Doug Herman Terri Herring Betsy Hershberger Sue Hertzog Michel Hess Bob Hess Judy Higgins Phyllis Hilliard Chuck Himes Chris Hines Jim Hobaugh Dave Hodgeson Donna Holder Matt Holland Gloria Hollis Geoff Holtz Roxanne Honey Ervin Honorable Juniors 157 | CIASS OF 82 Four junior Indian super-hoopers s x Mike Hopman Heather Hostetler Betsy Housand Sue Houston Herbert Humphrey Paul Huneryager | | John Iavagnillio } Connie Hood } Connie Isza Becky Ives Chris Jabs Chris Jackson Gwyldon Jackson James Jackson i) Bob Jenks Tom Jenks Pam Jennings Alex Johnson Maria Johnson Mildred Johnson Lesa Jones Tracy Jones : | Joyce Jordan Kathy Kaser 158 Juniors “Well, I got started hoop dancin because when I was a Boy Scout, we looked up to the older kids who could do this really neat fire dancing,’ commented Brett Arenz, “now all the little Scouts look up to me!” Brett and three other Memorial students (John Soptich, Rex Foster, and Scott Fair) have learned how to do authentic Indian fire dances. “Brett was doing it, and it looked like fun, so I thought I’d learn how,” commented Rex. The dancers learned from older scouts and made their own costumes. Brett com- mented, “The simple version didn’t take long to make, but fancy ones, with lots of eathers, can take you up to three months o complete.” The dancers’ practice is usually on the weekends, but when they are at camp each year, they practice every day. “The prac- tice can be kind of a pain,’ commented Scott, “but when you see the end result, I really think that it’s worth it.” ey have performed in Michigan, as well as Indiana. Did they ever have any embarrassing moments? “It’s embarrassing when you | ep your hoop, or if your fire goes out,” said John. Brett Arenz and Scott Fair demonstrate their skill in Indian dancing. John Soptich and Rex Foster are also members of the dance troupe. Michell Keen Ed Keim Julie Kent Tina Kershner Jim Kiefer Joe Kilgern Teresa Killmer Tom Kimbrough Regina Kirkendoll Tom Kirts Anneliesse Klemm Scott Klimek Chuck Kryder Julie Lacy Philip Lahr Scott Lancaster Bob Landis Tom Lapham Don Laudeman Beth Lawrence Connie Lee Jim Leer Bruce LeFebvre Kent Lemna Scott Leonard Chip Lienhart Dan Longacre Jim Lorenz Cathy Loucks Erika Loutzenhiser Dave Lovejoy Dawn Luce Lari Ludlow Terry Lynch Don Lytell Sherri MacKeben Mike MacMillen Mark Maddux Mark Magaruh Rick Magaruh Michelle Maier Michele Malcom Kathy Mallo Kathryn Manley Patricia Mann Gary Marvel Tom Mason Wayne Mason Juniors 159 Larry Mayer Anita McBride Johnnie McCary Troy McCollough Brian McCord Laura McDowell Janet McElroy Kevin McGlauchlen Letha McKnight Adam McMurry Doug McNair Kathy McNeal Jeff McQueen Terri Middlebrook Martavia Miles Dave Miller Mindi Miller Wendy Mitchell Vicky Moles Stacey Moore Lisa Morris Lee Maravec Mike Mullen Greg Mullenix Megan Murphy Robert Neice Nancy Neimann Brenda Nelson Paula Newell Lynn Newmann Jerry Nichols Kim Nickel Stuart Nihart John Nilsen Jody Nye Dan O’Brien Terri Otterbridge Bryce Overmyer Ralph Palmer Greg Palmeter Michelle Pariso Tamara Pattee Jennifer Patton Marlane Pauley Laurie Pawlak Steve Peek Patricia Peete Vickie Pendleton Steve Perry Connie Peters Dave Phoebus Terry Pierce Kammy Pippenger Rhonda Pisani Chris Powers Glenda Pratcher Lori Price Mike Price Shelly Pringle Mark Prough Billy Qualls Thomas Ramza Jim Rector Cindy Reed Otis Reed Jane Rehl Brad Reiners Barb Riddle Kelly Ridenour Pat Riggs David Ritchie Tammie Robertson 160 Juniors CLASS OF '82 Denorris Robinson Susan Ronk Brenda Rose Diana Rosenau Dawn Rospopo Marvin Ross Laurie Rowe Kim Royal Bob Russell Sharon Russo Dave Rutter Jackie Samm Judy Sanderson Jerry Sanford Linda Scheffers Dana Schmanske Valretta Scott Bryan Searfoss Roger Sebastian Peggy Shaffer Lisa Sharp Sherri Sheffield Pete Shelly Ruth Shirley Jo Shreiner Bob Shuff Doug Sibberson Patricia Sigler Claire Simmons Joseph Simon Chery] Simonaitis Tammy Sites Route brings Cathy fame,fortune For six years, junior Cathy except during the winter months Right now, my parents want me to Loucks has delivered The Elkhart when she pulls a sled behind her. quit my route, but I don't think I Truth by bicycle, foot, and sled. Cathy commented, “Sometimes I want to.” This year, Cathy received The Elk- like it. I like talking to the custom- hart Truth’s Outstanding Newspa- ers, and I really like the money. per Carrier’s Hall of Fame award for 1980. The award, based on overall route service, route longevity, and scholastic achievement, was made special for Cathy because she is the first girl to receive the award in Elk- hart. Cathy stated, “I have been shooting for this award for two years. I made up my mind to get it.” Cathy has been honored many times in the past by winning a )stereo, a 10-speed bike, and trips to Canada, Florida, Chicago, and Phil- adelphia. Cathy also has a job at McDonald’s when she isn’t on her route or at school. What does she do with the money she earns? Cathy said enthusiastically, “I’ve bought a trampoline, a new car, two motor- cycles, and a pinball machine.” Cathy does her route by bicycle, Tet ig ats CLASS OF '82 Jenny Smalley Barb Smith Billy Smith Jerry Smith Mary Smith Mike Smith Nancy Smith Randy Smith Teresa Smith Linda Solomon John Soptich Mark Sorg Leslie Spivey Robert Springston Julie Stallman David Stamatovich Nick Stamatovich Troy Starkweather Mike Steckley Samuel Steed Susan Steele Ricky Steil Dawn Stein Lorie Steinbrunner Dave Steinke Todd Stiernagle Tom Stineman Linda Stombaugh Antionette Stout Jim Stover Tracy Straub Cheryl Streetman Glenn Stringer Kristi Strycker Mike Stutz Lori Suomela Mitch Sutley Lorie Sutton Anna Svircovsky Katherine Taylor Cindy Thomas Steve Thomas Peggy Thome Mike Thornton Dennis Thorpe Marc Tilford Mari Tilford Judy Timmons Keith Tinsley Melba Tracy Kristen Trimmer Carla Tyson Tammy Uebler Sheila VanDeMark Duane Vander Werf Pat VanKirk Steve VanOsdol Susan Vetter Don Wagner Stephanie Wagner Mark Wakeman Keith Walker Aaron Warlick Charles Watson Matt Watson Omar Wazzam Laura Weaver Vince Weaver Harold Weber Mark Weber Russell Welch Curt Weldy 162 Juniors Kathy Wenger Russell Wentworth John Wettergren Jody Whaley Stacy Whicker Cathy White Todd White Laurie Whitmer Jim Wilcox Lisa Wilhelmson Dave Wilkerson Glenn Williams Scott Williams Jim Williamson Roxanne Williamson Lynda Wilson Mike Wilson Robin Wilson Tom Wilson Vicky Wilson Robert Wing Dennis Wolf Michelle Woodward Kim Woolston Judith Works Karen Yehle Jeff Yoder Lora Yoder Richard Young Kevin Zemanek Paul Zinich PSAT SAT: a must for college “The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is an important test as most colleges use it as an entrance requirement, ’ said counselor Michael Lattimer. “We encourage anyone who is planning to go to college to take the SAT in the latter part of their junior year, or the early part of their senior year. ” The PSAT is a pre-test to the SAT. The test is offered mainly as a practice test, but it is also used to pick National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalists. To become eligible for the scholarship, one has to score in the 99th percentile nationally, Mr. Lattimer pointed out. Sophomores are eligible to take the test, but they are not eligible for the scholarship. Mike Thorton is a junior who took the PSAT as a sophomore, “I took the PSAT last year to see how well I could do. The test seemed a lot easier this year.” Lori Glotzback mentioned, “I didn’t think I did very well, and my scores showed I was right.” Chris Gunter decided to take the test, “Because I wanted to prepare for the SAT. I really thought the test was hard.” “T took the test mainly for practice and to ee an idea on how I would do on the SAT,” remarked Judy Timmons. —_- —- === CI MRO RSS Stephanie Adams Kathleen Albaugh Shelly Albaugh John Albrecht Camille Alick Tara Allen ohn Aller amala Annis Charles Archambault Angela Arms Brian Arnett Craig Artley Franklin Ashcroft Donald Asher Amy Atwood Chantell Bailey Mary Bailey Jeffery Baker David Baldwin Kimberly Baldwin Mark Barber ane Barnett sel Barone imberly Basham Dellis Baskin Patrick Bayless Brett Beaver Tracy Beerer Willis Bell Jr. Linda Berger Joyce Bertram Susan Besse Deborah Bibeau Deborah Bickel Melinda Birr Randall Birr Richard Blessing Charles Bloom Mike Bogart Stephan Bolinger Bryan Bontrager Tracy Books Gail Boomershine jerry Boomershine ina Bowen Patricia Boyles Barbie Bradley Adrienne Bramley Donald Brant Tamatha Bridger Christine Britton Brian Brown David Brown Kristan Brown Robert Brown Tracy Brown Frances Browning Jon Bruggner Christopher Bunn Rea ussert ao Butler Larry Butler 164 Sophomores The sophomore class made its first joint decision early this year as they elected Steve Henderson, pres- ident, Carmen Sears niceerecienn Meme Grove, secretary, and Julie Hardman, treasurer. President Henderson was enthu- siastic about the year. “We made good pa He stated. Some ideas put forth included entering a sophomore float in the homecoming pace, and activities for Winter- est. An idea for a fundraiser was a sophomore slave day when juniors and seniors would be able to “buy” a sophomore for a day. Another idea was a chain to put around the Christmas tree where sophomores could put their name on a link for 10 cents. The procedure at the monthly Class of 1983 president Steve Henderson, trea- surer J ulie Hardman, vice-president Carmen Sears and secretary Meme Grove look forward to the year’s activities. Class of ’83 leaders emerge meetings was to present new ideas, check the progress of old ones, and confer with the class sponsors, Mr. Frank Catanzarite nik Mrs. June Jarrett. An invention to aid the officers was the class cabinet. Its duty was to suggest activities to the officers and vote on them. Said Julie, “The cabinet made a lot of good sugges- tions and kept us informed about the class.” The students elected to the cabi- net were Tara Allen, Mark Barber, Jerry Boomershine, Kris Brown, Jon Clark, Steve Cranmer, Julie Kidenas, Shawn Fricker, Ed Fry, Tom Hall, and Cindy Hopkins. Also, ee acobs, Amy Kinsey, Lori audeman, Kent ienapeceee haa Quinn, John Randolph, LuWonie Scott, Michelle Shuff, Sarah Simpson, Sarah Tracy, and John Troeger. Christine Byington Lorna Cairns Lisa Calhoun Roger Calhoun Barbara Carrell Cari Casselman Carla Champlin Kevin Chandler Tina Chandler Charles Chastain Lisa Chavis ae Chenoweth ynda Chris Scott Chris effery Clark es Clark on W. Clark imothy Clark Marla Clements Christopher Coffin Artrenna Coleman Vincent Coleman Charles Collins Terry Collins Todd Collins Cindy Cora Dawn Cosman Carl Craig Steven Cranmer Micah Curry Lorraine Curtis Tello Davila Sophomores 165 ee aaa ae CLASS OF ‘83 David Davis Lori Davis Alicia Dean Kirk DeFord Angela DeMauro Michael Demerly Pamela Denman June Denny Troy DeShone Stephanie Dexter Lisa Dicks Lorrie Dinwiddie Loretta Dolzan Randolph Doncilovic Kelly Douglas David Dowden Deanna Drapinski Tina Drexler Lenny Duff jane Dufour amela Duke effrey Dull uglas Ebbole Roger Eby Michele Edelman Tina Ehlert ulie Eidenas Joseph Eli ra Emmerling tials Erickson caren Ernsperger Dawn Ewing | Ring prices go ‘skyhigh’ “A class ring represents the school and somethin to remember Memorial by,” said Carmen Sears. A class ring is often considered a souvenir from one’s high school years. The prices have increased greatly with the rise in gold and other metal prices. Every two weeks the prices are set based on the world market value of gold. This year the Balfour class rings ranged in pugs from $70 to $200. ome sophomores buy their ae at jewelry stores because, as Sara Simpson explains, “You get it first and you don’t have to wait.” | Instead of putting his class ring | on a shelf to tarnish, Randy Sheler | predicted, “T’'ll keep it after I gradu- | ate and wear it because I was proud that Memorial was my High Checking out his sister’s class ring, Mike Wierz- $600 per ounce and up) some students have Sh nol bicki tries to decide whether or not to make the opted for silver or decided not to purchase rings. | : investment. Due to the rising cost of gold ($500- 166 Sophomores Todd Ezzell Shirley Farris William Faus Denise Fenimore Patricia Fergison David Fields Feliccia Fields Jocelyn Fields Lynette Fields Sylvia Fields Brad Fisher Charles Fletcher Vickie Fletcher Mary Foerster Teresa Foy Shawn Fricker Robert J. Fritz Samuel Fry Cynthia Fuller Tammy Fulmer Denise Gaither Patrick Gallion Tonya Garberick Angela Garrett Louis Gates Vince Gatto ots Geesaman borah George Laura Gerencer Donald Gerhart Lisa Giglio Kathy Gilmore Angela Ginther Brian Glover Dana Goins Mario Gomez Angela Goode Ee Goudarzi avid Gould Patricia Graham Stephen Grant Are Gray Michelle Green Mich ael Gregory Bradley Grove Mary Grove Craig Gubi Pamela Guffey Richard Guffey Cinda Gundy Denise Hackworth Thomas Hall Nancy Hammontree Anthonett Hansborough ane Hardman jae Hardman John Hard Wanda Hargrove Mitchell Harrington John Harris Tony Harris Wanda Harris Mae Harrison ammy Hart Linda Hemmingsen Steven Henderson April Hernandez Kathryn Herndon Douglas Hess Scott Hiatt Sheryl Hickman Tina Highbaugh Sophomores 167 ee 1 HOVER Motorcross— ‘dust and sweat’ BMX, bicycle motocross, is the avid interest of two Memorial soph- omores, De Wayne Quick and Byron Williams. Both Quick and Williams excel in BMX and are among the top ranked racers in the county. eWayne got started racing about five years ago when he went to watch some Piedad race, he explained, “The competition of one rider against all the others at the gate is what really got me into rac- ing. My dad owns a cycle shop, and that’s what got me started,” Byron explains. He has been racing for about three years in Indiana, Michi- gan, and Ohio. Byron and DeWayne have both Ban names for themselves on the BMX circuit. DeWayne has 53 first places and pp always finishes near the top, if not at the top. Probably the most important thing about bicycle racing is main- tenance, and making sure the tires are in good condition. Byron knows from experience how important maintenance is, “I qualified for the nationals one time,” he explains, “but did not race because of a bike breakdown.” DeWayne does all of his bike repairs: “I wouldn't trust anybody with my bicycle,” he says. Byron plans to keep on racing for a long time to come. “I would like to make a profession out of it, ” he says, “I love to do it, and it makes good money.” Paula Hiles Kimberly Hill Vernon fil Lester Hines Naomi Hines Patrick Hinton Scott Hixon Randall Hoefle Jennies Hoke aine Holland Kipp Hollingsworth Cynthia Hopkins Tammy Horn Kelli Horner Shelli Horner Robert Hornor David Hosack Brian Hostetler Brian Housand | Mark Howard Mickey Huff Clyde Hulsey | Patricia Hulsey Tammy Hunt Diane Thrig Larry Irons || Dirksen Irving Charlotte Ivers Alonzo Jackson Arnita Jackson i Carlor Jackson David Jackson Lucretia Jackson Rodney Jackson eannette Jacobs ward Johnson Tina Johnson | Sherrie Jones Thomas Jones Hildegard Juhas 168 Sophomores Becky Kanable Bobby Kelly Thomas Kendall Pha Kern Tod Kerstin Vincent Kimbrough Amy Kinsey F we | Ses ryt Marvin Kleitz Bryan Klemm Je rey Klin raci Knowles effrey Komins onique Konecny Katherine Korhonen Thomas Kretschmer Jifke Kuitse Clarice Lambo Richie Lancaster Christopher Landon Stella Larbi Greg Latimer Lori Laudeman Edward Lee Methen Lefebvre Thomas Legg Charles Lewis Walter Lewis Brian Lightner Edward Lilly Cynthia Lindahl Agnes Linder Karen Linder Beth Lloyd Frank Lucchese Kimberly Luce Garry Lund Dale Lyons Rita Maggert ey Malcom obert Malcom David Malone Gregory Malone Bonnie Mann Bryan Mapes Christine Marchbanks Betty Margison Gail Markham Michael Markley Michael Marks Carla Marra Tricia Marvel Terry Massart Tracy Massart Kathie Mawhorter Kimberly Maxwell Kevin MeCart Patrick McClelland Rodney McCollough Brian McCreary lee McCreary ndall McDowell Toni McHenry Lisa McLaughlin Paul Melkus ohn Mercer borah Mesch Sophomores 169 Cle @inos Amy Miller Coral Miller Dorcas Miller ulie Miller ‘ent Miller Tecia Miller Tom Minichillo Kelly Mitchell Betty Moore Kathryn Moore Mary Moreland Amedee Mosier Richard Moskowitz Matthew Muday ames Myers imothy Namisnak David Neidhamer Tammy Nelson Debra New Andrew Newman Jayne Niccum Scott Nicholas Thomas Nickel David Nicodemus Kimberly Noens Pamela oles Stephen O’Brien Thomas O’Brien Kathleen O’Donnell Theresa Olson D. J. O'Toole Madonna Ott Michelle Paler Scott Palmer Scott Paston ey ueline Peek : ilbert Peete Stacy Peffley Stuart Pendell Bryon Peoples Christine Perry | Joseph Pesola Connie Peterson Ray Petit Kimnber! Phelps Marie Phillips Blake Pierce Nancy Piggie Rich Pippenger Tracy Penk Ruste Pontenber Darrin Praeatand Eric Pringle Kenneth Proctor Brian Prugh Robert Quarandillo DeWayne Quick ames Quinn erry Quinn 1) t n Raber | Delbert Raeder | Larry Raines John Randolph Constance Rea | ulia Rector | rian Reecer Loriann Reed Ross Reitz Lis Sophomores Kellie Rems Carla Replogle Thomas Ree er Diana Rice Bryan Richards Nancy Richards i ile William Riley Deidre Rink David Robinson Wendy Robinson Patricia Rodriguez Shelly Rogers David Rose Kevin Rose William Rose Barbara Rowley Henry Royal Mark Ruff Carol Russell Michael Russo Steven Sanders Marian Sanderson Rhonda Sanderson Dean Sarantos Ray Sargent Kelly Schaar Tina Schoettler David Schultz LuWonie Scott Robert Scott Carmen Sears Lorene Sheets Randy Sheler ie Shinabarger iolet Shook Sherry Shrack ennifer Shuff ichele Shuff Daniel Shultz Sweet sixteen and one month? That’s right, it’s the day all teenag- ers wait for. According to Kim Noens, it’s one of the most exciting days of her life: “When I got my license, I took m friends to the dunes and oebrared It can be scary at times, though. I can remember once I ran through a red light, and I was really scared I was going to get hit or get a ticket.” “Sixteen is a good age to get your license because your parents are tired of carting you around.” remarked Vince Gatto. “Without my car, I wouldn’t be able to work.” Brad Fisher said, “I really like to drive because I come and go when I want to, and I don’t have to rely on people to take me places.” An advantage to getting a driver’s license is being able to go get a fast food lunch as Linda Winkler and her friends do. Sophomores 171 : CLASS OF ‘83 Jeffrey Siebert Shawn Simmons Sarah Simpson Sheila Skaggs Barbara Sledge April Smith Dianne Smith Jeffrey Smith Kelly Smith Kimberly Smith Smith Mark Smith Mary R. Smith Veretta Smith Pamela Smoker John Soard Richard Solomon Philip Sommers Brian Spivey Melinda Springston Sherry Staley Robin Stamets ee Stankovich amela Stankovich Debra Statler Richard Steckly ames Steinke imothy Stevens Theresa Stines Tammy Stitt Brad Stoll Phillip Strahm A better place to be? What changes does a sophomore face when he comes from junior high to high school? ‘There’s more freedom at high school, I’ve made a lot of new friends, and I love open lunch,” said | Jan Goudarzi. “Teachers make you more ind- pendent because ey don’t baby f you; I also like the different ages of | people,” Michelle Paler stated. | A few negative reactions were, “Most of my old friends went to Central, I hated leaving them,” said ; Brenda Troeger. Z a TY Ss Jeff Malcom added, “The upper- “ “ i classmen aren’t as friendly.” Socializing in the student center is a habit soph- | Julie Miller complained, “Tn omores begin early, by discussing changes from | sports, sophomores are not given an Mpaetactoas ASE | equal chance.” Theresa Olson concluded by say- ing, “High school is a good experi- | ence I'll never forget.” 172 Sophomores Scott Streich Rodney Strycker Thad Suggs Michael Summers Anita Sutton Valerie Svircovsky James Tavernier Gwendolyn Taylor Thomas Templin Vicky Tengelitsch Ge, Thies ulie Thomas illy Thomas Randall Tinsley Mike Tracy Sarah Tracy Brenda Troeger ohn Troeger uis Trost John Twichell Carolyn Tyson Sheila Tyson Scott Ulrich Maryann Vance Tamara Vargo effrey Wade eresa Wagner Kelvin Walker William Walls Telisa Ward Michael Wargon Gail Washington Keith Washington Diane Weed Angie Wegner Carol Wegner Nicholas Weingart Darla Weist Rick Weltz Chedrick Went jenn Went amara Werbiansky Albert White eenies White vella White Sherry White Michael Wierzbicki Tamara Wiking Micheal Willard Byron Williams Don Williams ames Williams amela Williams Tracie Williams Brian Williamson Robin Willson Linda Wilson Henry Winkler Linda Winkler anice Wolfe erry Woods eresa Woods Dawn Wright Karen Wyman Rodger Yoder Kari ollinger Sophomores 173 : ‘Could you open my locker? It’s stuck.’ Every day, Memorial students ask secretaries, aides, and custodi- ans to do little favors for them in addition to their jobs of cleaning, fixing, typing, and ue Mrs. Gloria Reynolds, recep- tionist, commented, “Many times kids come in after lunch and ask for a pass to class because they went out.” “The main thing kids ask me to do for them is to open their lock- ers. Sometimes they (the lockers) get stuck and the students come to Custodian Lester Perry wipes the many smudges 1,468 student hands have left behind on the frequently used doors and windows. Cafeteria Workers— FIRST ROW: Dorothy Miller, manager, Linda Miller, Maryann Lehman. Second Row: Imogene Nelson, Edith 174 Staff me for help,” added head custo- dian Mr. Tony Borelli. Some of the other things students request of secretaries and custodians are as follows: “Could you call my Mom? I don’t feel well.” “Do you have a band-aid?” “Can you let me upstairs to my locker? I left my homework in it.” “Do you have a safety-pin?”’ “I forgot my locker combina- tion. Could you look it up for me, please?” John Bell empties the wrinkled, wadded u apers, gum wrappers, and broken pencils honest by the students every day. Steele, Mildred Jetter, Harriet Hestor, Margaret Helsel, Margaret Timmons. “Do you have a needle and thread? I tore my dress.” “Will you let me into the nurse’s office? I don’t feel well.” Mr. Glenn Drumm, night super- visor, said that students constantl ask him to let them into A-bloc after four o’clock without a teacher present, which is not allowed. “I usually give them a hassle, but I let them go,” he stated. | Mien, os a t attendance records in up-to- of the daily routine of secre- Grading papers in the Teen-Parent Program is aide Mrs. Pat Kirkendoll. She is one of the 10 aides who work at Memorial. ‘Music aides Dede Spano and Joyce Simper FS : Secretaries: Cindy Babcock, Vicki Grall, Aides: Jessica Walker, Norma Jean Williams, have responsibilities of keeping three areas of : the music department running. Marlene Taska, Loria Mitchell, Jackie Coleen Dunn, Carolyn Siebert, Barbara Jordan, Snellenberger, Suzanne Lattimer, Seated: Betty Virginia Moffett, Pat Kirkendoll, Gloria Bishop, Bette Coti. Reynolds. Mis : . i : ie Ferguson {rs. Nina Holland is congratulated by her co- Custodians—FRONT ROW: Tony Borrelli, Fred Johnson. Back Row: Bernie Ferg ; rorkers for achieving an A in Phemistey before Albert Cook, Stella House, Carolyn Messick, Lester Perry, John Adams, Willie Harris, Glenn saving for nurse’s training. Janet Sanders, Louise Monroe, Connie Detar, Drumm, Ed Runnion, John Bell, Malvin Bell. Staff 175 “A strong movement is for curric- ulum to deal more with social issues such as drug and career education,” says Dr. Robert Franklin, assistant superintendent of instruction. In charge of all courses and programs offered by the Elkhart Community Schools, he was trying to shed some light on the reason why some stu- dents felt that the administration was tightening its grip on students this year. Another trend is the back to bas- ics push. “Elkhart has never gone away from student achievement,” said Superintendent Dr. Richard Miller. The challenges of tomorrow for the students of today are monu- mental. Teachers do more for stu- dents because they need much on and development to meet ese challenges. Dr. Warren Breniman, director of secondary education, commented, “We hope the things in our curricu- lar program are basic for the wel- Dr. Warren Breniman, director of secondary education, and Mr. Clyde Riley, assistant princi- pal, are among the spectators at a water polo match. Members of the Board of School Trustees are, FRONT ROW: Patricia Brotherson, secretary, William Cork, Karen Cittadine. SECON ROW:Andrew Adams, Richard Jensen, resident, Ronald Teall. Not pictured— Richard proull, vice-president. 176 Administration 3 | os a oa Improved quality the goal fare of a student’s future life. There are a great number of opportunities for kids regardless of what kind of life they will live.” Although some students thought that classes were more difficult this year, the administration made no overall move to make it so. “Basi- cally, our teachers want to keep up and do the most for the students that they have,” remarked Vice- Principal Carolyn Cook. “We went through a period when parents were permissive; I have begun to see it swing back. Parents expect more from kids and are being less permis- sive. Students who come here are reflecting it.” Dr: paler Mart, principal, added, “I don’t see teachers as a whole tightening the screws. We work toward improved quality rather than quantity.” Concluding, Miss Cook said, “Memorial’s neat of a good place to be!” -—, y ee ied Dr. Richard Miller, as president of the Ameri- Dr. Robert Franklin, assistant superintendent of can Association of School Administrators, is instruction, is in charge of all courses and pro- responsible for the orchestra’s invitation to play grams offered by the Elkhart Community in Atlanta, Georgia. cEieah, ani Miss Carolyn Cook, vice-principal, was voted 1980’s Honorary Crimson Charger Command member by members of the band for her sup- port and interest. “We work toward improved quality rather than quantity,” is principal Palmer Mart’s philosophy behind Memorial’s curriculum. Administration 177 Now I’ve heard everything! Day in and day out, teachers are bombarded with excuses for students’ tardiness and failure to complete assignments. A list has been prepared by MONOLITH for teachers to beware of some of the excuses students have already tried: “T spilled food on it.” “My mom washed it.” “T had to work.” “It’s locked in the car and my boy- friend has the key.” “T forgot.” “M ioe ate it.” Al didn't understand.” “I was walking to school and a wild bull elephant charged me and car- ried my paper away on the end of its tusk.” “The wind blew it away.” “T didn’t bring it.” “Someone on the bus took it.” “On a family trip I lost it on the beach, and it dissolved in the Atlan- tic Ocean.” If the tardies exceed three, students will find themselves in the office of Mr. Clyde Riley, assistant principal, for a conference. Is he a spy or a reporter? Mr. George Riebs, social studies teacher, makes his cafeteria rounds grading students’ papers. Lori Glanders, junior, grimaces as Mr. Ed Nel- list hands her a blue tardy slip during American Literature Class. 178 Faculty “T didn’t have time.” “T walked too slow.” “My left leg fell off temporarily.” “I was captured by Martians, and wasn't released in time for class.” “My car broke down.” “There wasn t enough time between classes.” “My locker wouldn't open.” “A monster attacked me and drag- ged me in the opposite direction of class.” “A tall robot stopped me in the hall.” “T ran out of gas.” “T was girl watching.” “My friend peed a cup to wake up her lazy body.” of coffee Eloise Adams—Life science, Charger Stampede sponsor Larry Benjamin—Life science Edarina Blake—Intro art, photography, 3-D crafts Dale Bolton— US History James Boyle—British literature, advanced placement literature and composition, advanced composition, department chairman Phil Brinson—German, US History, German Club sponsor Gordon Byrd—US History, golf coach Frank Catanzarite—Basic composition, speech, advanced speech, speech team coach, sophomore class sponsor Meg Chilcott—WOSS—English, US History, math, life science Kathy Collins—Human development, foods and nutrition Ronald Dannheiser—Life science, biological research Janice Dean—Speech, Journalism I, news production, yearbook production, publications sponsor Mary Downes—Learning disabilities James Eger— Algebra, vocational math Rod Fergison—power mechanics Garry Fileccia—DECA sponsor, business education Dr. David Flora—Guidance counselor, Student Guidance Advisory Council, department chairman Florence Gratzer— Librarian James Hales— Physical education, driver education, senior class sponsor Janet Hales—3-D crafts, senior class sponsor, Pep Club sponsor Mary Harreld—Guidance Counselor, junior class sponsor, Ski Club sponsor William Haslem—American literature, advanced composition, writing lab Kenneth Hauser— Vocational information, Pre- Vocation, co-op classes, VICA sponsor Al Jackson—Physical education, narcotics education, boys’ JV basketball coach, department chairman June Jarrett— Practical writing, modern literature, Speech Team coach, sophomore class sponsor Steve Johnson—Life science, boys’ varsity basketball coach Linda Kennedy—Art, sculpture, 3-D crafts, humanities, Art Club sponsor Darlene Kuiper—Shorthand, typing, personal typing Faculty 179 Most memorable day-A trip down memory lane “T drove into a parking lot in a VW Rabbit, and kids flocked out of cars and pasted a tail, ears, whisk- ers, and nose to my car,” reported Mr. George Riebs, social studies teacher, sett his most memorable day. Me Linda Kennedy, art teacher, recalls, “I was helping a student throw a pot on the wheel when it started to get off center. The next thing I knew, the clay was flying across the room and all over the stu- dent and myseif.”’ For Mr. Jon Stinespring, social studies teacher, the most memora- ble day was when Elkhart High School got so big that he was forced 180 Faculty to teach in the old Trinity Church. The choir room was above the room, the gym underneath, the auditorium with the band was right beside him, and a garbage truck was always working in the alley on the other side. It was always very noisy with the choir, band, hollers, and garbage truck clanking around. He was ee to ignore the noise and teach. Miss Darlene Kuiper, typing teacher recollects, “During the first year I taught, two senior girls tried to sneak out of the room and roll down the hall in their chairs. They never managed except the last day when they had another student come in and ask me a question. | They raced down the hall and] ended up in Miss Cook’s typing room. That day I got some roses Lutey, science teacher, is, “One day | while I was taking attendance, one of my students who was sitting in the front row, said something really funny, and I started to laugh. The: student then said, “My gosh, he does | smile doesn’t he?’ ” For Mr. William Haslem, lan- guage arts teacher, the most memo- rable day was when he started stu- dent teaching, because, ““That’s when I decided I liked teaching.” “Oh, my gosh, he does smile!” is the comment _ made by a student most memorable to Mr. Rich- | ard Lutey. Seer the carnation given to him by! National Honor Society during American Edu- | cation Week is Mr. Bill Haslem. Michael Lattimer—Guidance counselor, JV football coach Donald Litherland—Band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, music theory, guitar Roberta Litherland—Physical education, drill team, rhythm and dance, girls’ gymnastics coach Richard Litwiller— Metal working, auto mechanics, department chairman June Longenbaugh—Psychology, sociology, NHS sponsor ‘ Eleanor Losure— World literature, writing lab, American Literature, advanced composition John Lund—Gold Rush, Gold, Crimson, and Concert Choirs, department chairman Richard Lutey—Physics, chemistry, aerospace Carolyn Manley—Assistant band director James Mayes—Calculus, algebra, geometry, Math Club sponsor Robert Mayotte—Guidance counselor Marilyn McCasland—Typing, business world Peter McCasland—Chemistry, chemical analysis, life science, junior class sponsor, department chairman Alice McKeehan— Activities director, Student Activities Advisory Council James McPhee—Physics, life science Della Mitchell—Director of Media Services Roger Neal— WOSS— government, life science, department chairman Beth Nellist— World literature and composition, American literature, advanced composition Ed Nellist— Writing lab, American literature Dorisanne Nielsen—World literature and composition Ted Noffsinger—Geometry, practical math, algebra, cross country coach, girls’ track coach Beatrice Nusbaum— Nurse Jacalyn O’Hara—Typing, accounting, office machines Kathleen Parrott—Teen Parent Program Bruno Pikoraitis—Personal typing, business law, merchandising and distribution Lawerence Pio—Reading improvement, basic reading, world literature and composition Jane Poe—Basic communications, literature and. composition James Powers—Athletic director, health, driver education Faculty 181 Teachers anticipate education in the 80’s With the decrease in the number of high school students over the past few years, teachers have different opinions about the direction of edu- cation in th e future. Remarked U.S. History teacher Mr. Gordon Byrd, “We may return to the basics of teaching, Starstes with innovative instruction. Com- puters may help in the near future.” “We'll return to the basics of teaching, which is reading, writing, and arithmetic,” agreed literature teacher Mrs. Eleanor Losure. Added science instructor Mr. James McPhee, “It seems like it (education) is becoming more and more like it was when I was in high school. The kids have a more consci- entious behavior.” s of le wMr.] ani Owe doesn’t believe in t 182 Faculty However, there are some teach- ers who feel differently about the “back to basics” theory. “T think that they (the educators) are going to throw the back to bas- ics idea out the window. They will realize that it doesn’t mean any- oe remarked speech teacher Mr. Frank Cantanzarite. Mrs. Losure said that she has noticed a change in the students’ attitudes over the past few years. “They show more respect, but they're lazier,” she commented. Expressed Mr. McPhee, “The kids have goals. They want to learn, achieve, and do something with themselves. They’re not looking for a free lunch.” “Kids aren’t looking for a free lunch,” is the. opinion of Mr. James McPhee, science instruc- | tor. Mrs. Eleanor Losure feels that the back to basics | idea will come into vogue soon. | oe Peggy Presser—American government, psychology, economics, cheerleading sponsor Rita Raval—Spanish, Spanish Club sponsor Dale Rems—Algebra, applied math, varsity football coach Jack Ridens— Drafting, architectural drawing George Riebs— American Government, psychology, Wargamers sponsor Donna Rummel— American Government, U.S. History Charlotte Schrag—Foods, clothing 1,3 Carolyn Shelton—Algebra, geometry, math club sponsor Richard Siler—U:S. History, sociology, varsity baseball coach, assistant football coach Sara Southhall—Algebra Sandra Stern—Teen parent program John Stinespring—Humanities, world studies, world history, department chairman Coe Strain—Theater, humanities, speech Gilbert Steeter— Unified Science, life science, outdoor lab Stanley Teal— Algebra, trigonometry James Tracy—French, French Club sponsor, department chairman Phyllis Tubbs— Physical education Sondra Walker—Writing Lab, world literature, advanced composition, drama director, Masquers sponsor Helen Watts—Child guidance, interior decorating, department chairman, family living Ronald Wetzel— Power mechanics Terri Wilson—Typing, business world John Wolber—3-D Crafts Dennis Wolf—Applied math, calculus, algebra, boys’ gymnastic coach, computer math Sara Wood—Typing, accounting, advisor for the Future Secretaries of America, department chairman Faculty 183 he story on where the money goes, according to a random survey of 125 Memorial students, is eating lunch out at popular fast food restaurants, keeping wardrobes up to date with “in” pied) shoes, and clothing; SUPE ans gas tanks with enough gas to ane: around, week-end dates and outings, paying for car repairs and insurance, nvehecin presents to brighten friends’ and families’ birthdays and holidays, and getting the latest records and tapes. The average amount of money surveyed students had to spend each week was $20.79. If applied to all of the 1,460 stu- dents at Memorial, this adds up to $30,353.40 in students’ hands each week, which totals $1,456,963.20 a year!—that’s the story on how much money Memorial students have and generally where they choose to spend it. Senior Tony Melkus enjoys french fries from a fast food restaurant. These popular places to “grab a bite” consumed a large portion of Memorial students’ spending money. | Rich Moore and John Sadowey look through a large selection of records to choose one to fit their musical tastes. Records and tapes were big items in student budgets. Sarah Li veyed stu RO mGy: ee uts money in the bank to save for her future. Many sur- ts named savings as something for which they used their Gas prices in 1980-81 reached record highs. Since much of student money went to filling their gas tanks, they saved by using self service, as does Jim Lorenz. Much of the money ee by surveyed students went to keeping their clothing stylish. Jena Mayer and Jane Hardman consider additions to make to their wardrobes. Tracy Jones, Robin Stamets, Kammy Pippenger, Lynda Wilson and Scott Wilsey enjoy some of the electronic games which are a current craze. Advertising 185 We still Deliver Jim Kiefer and Michelle Luebke smile as they kneel in front of a Kraft Paper Tablecovers display of the oodles of sports equipment at Sportsman’s. Paper and Poly bags ° Trash Bags Paper Towels General Electric Light Bulbs 4 Toilet Tissue Work Gloves 3M Tapes Dennison Paper Products Gummed Tapes Ray O'vac Batteries Lily Tulip cups Office Products Styro Cups 1 26 Johnson W.F. LILLY COMPANY St i e et “The Paper Place—and More” 820 No. Ward St., Box 1406, Elkhart, Indiana 46514 “The Sports Corner” Congratulations country = Class of ’81 Squire Ve From the area’s most complete Flowers, Gifts and fastest growing flower Interiors and gift shop. “DELIVERY OUR PLEASURE” 295-4489 Teleflora Easy Shopping Place Congratulations to the Class of fey Evie’ Advertising 187 Congratulations to the Class of 1981 O wee yIEns Me G roGers Graduating Class of 1981! 1730 Johnson Street The Elkhart County Elkhart, Indiana YM-YWCA 2003 E. Jackson 295-6195 Best Wishes to the Class of 1951 if ae Packaging Corporation [511 W. Lusher Ave. 295-6605 Our product is packaging yours’ 188 Advertising Cong zatulations, oy! Waterbeds Corunna Bedding Company ] | 25 West Beardsley Garage 515 E. Jackson Blvd. 293-8711 Office 515 E. Jackson Blvd. 293-1734. Dygert Trim Glass RIETH- RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. Pa@epOx 1108 ELKHART, IN 46515 Te ee Advertising 189 Adult Boosters Nita Smith, Rodger Asbury, and Margaret Asbury help serve chili at the annual chili supper, one of the many activities of the EMHS Boosters. Shaping the historical development of the fire nozzle and supplying the fire fighting service for over 75 years. 190 Advertising Go, Chargers! EMHS Adult Booster Club Elkhart Brass Manufacturing 1302 W. Beardsley 295-8330 Sanyo Technics Panisonic B-|-C Your Music Will Sound Its best on Templin’s Sound Systems EMPLIN'S INC. Concord Mall 875-6518 aT = x Karen Kiebel shows Tim Kern some exquisite glassware as they make their way to the jewelry counter. They Il Love It... = “i RAGES leceyan Ao Fox Jewelers Ed Lilly and Tom Templin check out the latest in stereo gear at O Nn CO if d Templin’s. Templin’s also sells T.V.’s and other musical supplies. Count On Us = SN HG VALLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC Noms a Phone 295-1410 230 E. Jackson Blvd. Advertising 19] You've Only Just Begun... Good Luck, ‘81! Kelley's Supermarket 1600 Strong Ave. GREENLEAF COMMONS Corner of Bristol St. and Osolo Rd Dave Miller, Anne Lehman, Chuck Himes, and Brad Reiners work at Kelley’s Grocery Store weekends and after school Elkhart, Indiana 46514 Chances are your major money needs for the future will appear on schedule. But when other needs pop up, suddenly the future is now. At the St. Joseph Valley Bank, we have several savings plans designed for your present and future security. Stop in at any banking center, and start socking away your savings today. The future could come tomorrow. ast Joseph Valley Bank Elkhart - Nappanee Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 192 Advertising ‘Think © First — lt starts with the proper attitude. Like how a bank treats people and conducts its business. That's why we fl believe in treating our customers with ; courtesy and consideration. You needn't go anywhere else for anything to do with your financial management. Everything is right here at First National Bank: checking, savings, safe deposit. credit cards, trust services and all sorts of loans. We've got what it takes to make things happen for you at First National Bank, Elkhart. Fal ch a a a ae BOR BERR 301 South Main Street OH AUN 335 2000 7 MEMBER F.D.1.C MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE Advertising 193 INC. Key Machine and Tool Inc. 53928 C.R.5 North P.O. Box 1004 Elkhart, Indiana Rebuilding Design Building of special machines Tim Blackwood and oe Dufour admire a beautiful rose fresh from the wide selection at West View Florists. 194 Advertising Fortino Minsel Realty Corp. ‘Your Guidelight for Better Service”’ Ss ne Es ae | ae FB i “f rr pea ——— ee eee seas ie G8 Ea RTE a ea FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL SALES STAFF 401 W. BRISTOL (ON THE BYPASS) Licensed in Indiana Michigan MLS REALTOR Give Q smile ey. uxith flowers fore West Usew Florists Liles. Cassopolis 264-3112 ee RB, a atti: aRcraCaiCc ania oi sm Company R x = The Sel ® H ENR SELMER PARIS Congratulations © to the Class of ah Golden : dies TJ 9 8 T ndus ces 28574 phillips st. elkhart, indiana 46514 219—264-4135 PROT EE CPST ELT PR PTI STIS CE LON Graphically, everything under the sun. CRESS Ut A Sa aa Photo Graphics Co. Ad Mark Co. Color Separations Co. Golden Rule Press Video Services Co. Let The Good Times Bowl! Rainbo Lanes Corner of Middlebury Rowe Open Year ‘Round Lucretia Jackson and Teresa DeMauro figure their scores after enjoying bowling at Rainbo Lanes. 196 Advertising Thunander and Son Hardware Wishes Good Luck to the Class of ’81 “Today’s youth are the key — to the building of tomorrow” Linda Wilson looks businesslike as she holds a drill at Thu- nander and Son Hardware. We distribute fine quality components for cabinets, power tools, machinery, and mill supplies 24141 Mesa View, San Jacinto, Cal. 714—654-9381 Industrial Park, Moultrie, Ga. 912—985-7613 Industrial Park, Halstead, Ks. 366—835-2608 Hess Road, Leola, Pa. 717—656-2051 213 E. 4th Ave., Corsicana, Tx. 214—872-4631 1923 Markle Ave. Elkhart (219) 295-4131 Advertising 197 Good Luck, Class of 81 ALICK’S DRUGS No. 1 1612 West Lexington 294-5695 : i No. 2 1657 Cassopolis St. 262-3555 Choosing a card for a ae occasion, Camille Alick No. 3 952 =. Jackson Blvd. 522-0083 and Ann Greyson take antage of Alick’s wide selec- tion. BEDDING COMPANY “Quality Bedding Since 1919” Elkhart Bedding 2124 Sterling Ave. Games Galore! Baseball machines Pinball Golf Mini Golf The Divot 29935 US 20 West “ELKHART 'S FINEST’ Carl Gugel, Dana Schmanske, Ann Greyson and Craig Culp enjoy a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere while pondering what to choose from the wide selection of fine foods available on the Prichett’s Steakhouse menu. Pritchett’s Steakhouse Ae 2701 W. Lexington Avenue Go For It SI At CTS of Elkhart 1142 West Beardsley Craig Snellenberger stands in front of Elkhart’s CTS Cor- poration office located at 1142 West Beardsley. Advertising 199 Charger Command flutists Julie Lacy, Kim Carter, and Julie Kent practice with the band during third hour. For the finest in woodwind repair specializing in repadding, replating, and general repair —call— 294-374] ere a gieat We’ ve got a fullhouse. - FREE PARKING - 5S YEAR BACK-UP POLICY - EXPERIENCED, HELPFUL PERSONNEL LKHART AMERA ENTER 420 E. JACKSON PHONE: 295-1040 From Aquariums to Zinnias it’s artin’s PET GARDEN CENTER 116 W. JACKSON BLVD. — DOWNTOWN ELKHART Brian Dieter and Sara Lilly watch the fish in a large aquarium, one of many Phon e 2 G 5 - 1 775 different items available at Martin’s Pet and Garden. 200 Advertising Life isn’t easy. To meet the challenges of today’s world re- quires determination and hard work. If you can face that— without illusion— you'll discover what's best in you. And in life. Fiecs, NIBCO INC. 500 Simpson Avenue Elkhart. IN 46515 Innovators in valves and fittings Dynamic Enterprises 58391 Ventura Drive P.O. Box 781 293-8571 Advertising 201 Good Luck The top of the charts “There are eight radios in my house that play all Charger Class of 781! | soemuhintpes Music plays a part, however big or small, in stu- dents’ lives. Selected classes were surveyed to find student’s favorite current (all 1980) singles and albums, along with all-time classics. Rock-n-roll was the leader of the pack with many variations right on its tail. Acid rock, punk rock, and heavy metal were the main followers. Eighty percent of the students attended con- certs. “T’ve had some of my best times at concerts,” replies Diana Parks, senior. The favorite sin ae group of all-time was The Rolling Stones atl all-time favorite singles was “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin. AC DC took the top with their newest album “Back in Black’ while Queen made a hit with “Another One Bites the Dust.” “Music’s great! It always makes me feel good,” said Karen Kiebel, senior. Memorial’s neighboring station WVPE, FM 88, operated by BACCO students, was the most listened to radio Staton, “ns one person surveyed said, “It a lays something for everyone.” jf u h I A dver [ LSin om ‘ WBMX. Chitice a popular with those who listen to soul. The favorite groups were The Jack- sons, Cameo and The Commodores, which also recorded “Brick House,” the all-time best in soul singles. St. Joseph Valley Bank Building Success and Happiness to the Graduates of 1981 from Elkhart's own ae cy Nickles BAKERY 604 Harrison 202 Advertising Class of 1981! Good Luck, Northern Box Company Inc. 1328 Mishawaka, St., Elkhart P. O. Box 985 Telephone 264-2161 Your Home and Homan Go Together acs a Memorial student Stewart Bailey and EACC buildin 1 6 50 W t L h trades teacher Mr. Louis DeFreese, work on the EAC e Ss u S e r house that uses materials from Homan Lumber Mart. _ Advertising 203 Etédast Lumen CO “The Yard With A Heart” 204 Advertising Riblet Products Corporation Congratulates the Class of 1981 Corporate Headquarters 29618 CR-12W Elkhart, Indiana 46514 Phone (219) 264-9565 Congratulations, Class of ’81 Patrick Industries And its Divisions: Mobilecraft Wood Pro Custom Vinyls Midwest Laminating Nickell Enterprises Plywood Projects paca SSE Pact ee OL I ee RODS eae amt coh EERO SEED Jeff Herman and Sharon Barnett find oodles of books at the Bookworm. Reading the same book again? Trade it in! 1930 W. Lusher Ave. Th e Bookworm 293-1521 700 Beardsley Street Congratulations to the Class of '81 Fine line of Home Furnishings 28987 U. 8. 20 West of Elkhart Open Daily 10 to 5:30 Sun. 1-5 p.m. Anytime by appointment 295-7755 679-4556 Advertising 205 Tasty, Tempting, Treats Memorial People Deserve From the Best seine De Boni’s Bakery 202 E. Indiana Ave. Soe fim Conn and Riese Lambo pick exquisite gifts from Drake’s. rake’s has much more than just appealing fashionable clothing. Monolith staffers eye the yummy cake d onated by DeBoni’s for. second prize in the ad selling contest. From left, cake winner ] Brian Dieter, Dave Lovejoy, Jeanne Maurer, Judi Cripe, Joan D k Blackwood, Vanessa Paler, hee Hernandez. ld C S Easy Shopping Place Steel Division 29414 Philips St. Elkhart 262-2671 Structural Steel Miscellaneous and Ornamental Iron Steel Joists and Deck Steel and Aluminum Windows Tectum Roof Deck Corian Hardware i ; Reinforcing Steel and Wire Mesh Ceco Steel Doors and Frames Concrete Accessories Styrofoam Insulation Scaffolding Sales Milcor Access Doors Stocked Polyethylene Film : Toilet Denne Construction Products Commercial Siding Division Rolling Doors and Grilles Ramset Tool and Fasteners 1227 Beardsley Avenue Bathroom Cabinets and Elkhart Mirrors Flagpoles 293-4521 206 Advertising Congratulations Class of ’81! from Maurek’s IGA ‘ F; e = . 4 oe ‘4 i j ZL. : a eS ae. eT Memorial students who staff your Cassopolis jamin Denlinger, Laura Abel, Kim Chandler, tions: 51530 Cassopolis (State Road 19) and Street Maurek’s IGA Store are, from left, and Darrick Woody. Maurek’s has two loca- 123 Elkhart Avenue. Connie Peters, Mike Stutz, Rob Jenks, Ben- ¢ Locally Owned ¢ Locally Operated ¢ Manned by your classmates It's Good America... It's IGA Advertising 207 | | | | jp REE ES Rpassseaae es S= _ . Coast to Coast Store Congratulates all Memorial students present and future 1210 West Bristol St. Elkhart 262-0241 Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Sundays — The slanguage of ’80-’81 1. Airhead—someone who daydreams a lot and isn’t sure what’s taking place. . Bad—something that’s really neat. . Boogie—to dance. . Book—to leave from one place and go to another. . Bizarre—strange, unusual, wild, very different. . Bummer—boring, a bad time. . Cop—l. a police person, 2. to get or take ex. Cop a seat. 8. Crank—to turn the volume of one’s stereo system or radio up or down. 9. Crash—to go to bed, very tired, crashed out. 10. Cruise—to go somewhere or to drive around and not really go anywhere. 11. Drift—idea, meaning or understanding of some- thing. 12. Freak—1. to be surprised, ex. Freak me out! 2. hippy like person. 13. Jams—music, to jam out or listen to. 14, Later—to say goodbye or disagree on something. 15. Rap—to talk with friends, converse. 16. Red—to not act or do something that a majority agrees on, not cool. 17. Rip off—if something is stolen, or you get the bad end of the deal. 18. Space case—someone who forgets a lot, to space out something. 19. Sponge—someone who always asks for favors or tries to take advantage of other people. 20. “Z’’—to “z” out, or go to sleep. Make your good looks even better Ziesel’s 32 7 South Main Pierre Moran Mall Laura Weaver and Linda Coldren receive some help choosing cosmetics from a friendly Ziesel’s employee. 208 Advertising FEELERS RL TE ea AI TNS Cee at aa Sak cee green ae tr man ee ire rac ce ee em Carla Replogle and Mike Hopman shop for all their sporting needs for year round activities at Berman’s. Anything You Need For Your Sporting Life Shop Berman's 123 S. Main Elkhart 264-9928 Special People Special Times Jeanne Maurer Diane Parks and Brad Elliot share a laugh while enjoying them- selves bowling at Oakland Lanes. Have aBall... Bowl at... Oakland Lanes 2727 Oakland Ave. Goshen 533-3408 ey.OUr Senior Photographer’: Brian Dieter Advertising 209 May The Class of 1981 Find Their ope Rainbows’ Gold ¥ C. G. Conn Makers of fine quality band instruments. 210 Advertising helfer hoilthy iy eck [es |] iis Li ROSMORE CE BOX 2So 0LLARCOE SEREE T gy SEL GUO UU erxnaar ipraa sosis21s) 208.5021 Where science gets down to business ...With health care products sold worldwide. Miles Laboratonies, Inc. Elkhart, IN Advertising 21] JVC RUBBER STAMP ¥. S AN J? ow os CO. oS 816 West Beardsley Industrial Marking Supplies, Personalized Rubber Stamps, and Accessories. Good Luck, Class of 1981! FauuRurveau Insurance 2310 West Lexington Avenue Elkhart, Indiana 46514 The Leader in asphalt paving and road construction “Ug Be ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION 901 N. Nappanee St., Elkhart, 219—264-1156 705 Beiger St., Mishawaka, 219—255-3111 212 Advertising Enjoying nature’s great flow, beautiful at Matzke’s, are Reg- ina a) and redisiodge! Words Can't Express The Geelings Sowers Bring Mlatzhe’s Horists FOI SS. Main Jewelry Is The Gift For Everyone CionmaN) Jewelers Concord Mall Easy Shopping Place Congratulations, 1981! Yoder Oil Company 264-2107 Advertising 213 Personalization PALO S “T have three necklaces and two key chains, one with my initials and the other with my boy- friend’s,” stated Karen Kiebel. Is the student body headed toward a more per- sonalized society? People are wearing some sort of identification almost everyday. Monogrammed sweaters are covering the bodies of students while name tags are sewed or printed on letter sweaters. All forms of jewelry can be purchased with ini- tials, letters or rena ey include stick pins, earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces. YODER READY MIXED CONCRETE Serving Michiana for Then, there are the personalized objects like key chains, oe or mugs, towels, eye glasses and p over 30 years with license plates. “I gave my friend a present containing her ini- tials carved from Cela said Dena Skelton. “IT think people like to see their names or initials on objects.” The old tradition of giving a girl an i.d. bracelet hasn’t become a lost idea. Michelle Birr explained, “I'd be proud to wear a guy's id. bracelet, even if it’s big and has his name on it. People exchange class rings for the same rea- sons and also with the same problems.” Everyone has his or her own reasons for why he or she likes, wears, and possesses objects with names and initials. Ray Sergant said, “No matter what or why peo- ple wear and have them, they sure help you remember their names.” ¢ CONCRETE BLOCKS ¢ READY MIXED CONCRETE e BUILDING SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT Elkhart 1500 W. Bristol 262-2681 Se een ee ee Congratulations to the Class of 1981 Falcone’s 1737 W. Beardsley Ave. For Carry Out Service Call 293-7416 214 Advertising G.L. Perry's Variety Easy Shopping Place 2 . Se . nyeerrcen wate Pierre Moran Mall AINIMUM ‘. | Sue Houston and Jody Whaley display the wide variety of candy on G. L. Perry’s candy counter. L- ove = . senior leagues ™ men’s leagues Advertising 215 LOCATED ON ae A COMPLETE LINE MISHAWAKA ROAD OF RK REDKEN AT CONCORD MALL HAIR SKIN PRODUCTS Insurance Agency Elkhart Branch 227 South Main Street P. O. Box 488 Elkhart, Indiana 46515 216 Advertising o Elkhart Bridge Arthur's Bee) RESTAURANT LOUNGES 300 SOUTH MAIN STREET (CITY CENTER), ELKHART, IN 46514 © PHONE 219 522-2455 Structural Steel Warehouse Steel Engineers We invite you to enjoy Elkhart’s finest dining and entertainment establishment featuring an extensive STEEL continental cuisine as well as SEANSTITUTE complete steak and seafood 929 N. Michigan St. Menus Elkhart Elkhart (219) 264-2121 “Bring Your Family, Bring South Bend (219) 232-7252 Your Friends”’ ELKHART CAL ls Someplace Special To Bvt : WT RC Ris Radio kebab ads Advertising 217 Elegance wee in your own backyard... Genuine Gazebo jig irre eee TIPPIPTFUAAR APR LTEDITIEDS Eagle Enterprises, Inc. 29194 Phillips Street, Elkhart, IN. Phone 262-2574 What’s the story on The Charger Story ? ow, it’s over! Three hun- dred rolls of film, 2,000 sheets of photographic paper, 2,000 sheets of regular and carbon paper, 100 pees Oe 0iz- zas, 240 bottles o op; 00 cups of hot chocolate, and 1,475 people hours later, this yearbook was born. It seemed that when the last pages were mailed a huge load was taken from everyone's back in A— 104. I never knew one book could weigh so much. First, an explanation about the theme and the cover. The theme took a long time to be agreed upon because we didn’t want to over-do-it and make the year’s events conform to an artificial theme. So the Charger Story is sort of an un-theme; it’s the story of the year. The cover picture has representa- tives of the characters of the story who weren't chosen on a who's who basis. That’s why their names aren't listed. Mrs. Strain’s staging of the cover is very much eyo et Vanessa Pal er, and Craig Culp put it down on paper. 218 Advertising Now, many thanks to a staff which devoted many hours after school and on weekends to finish this book and our adviser, Mrs. Dean, who was there every minute. Photography this year was much better a in the past because of Brian Dieter and the photographers. Mr. Bill Mosier did much of the color and also took the cover picture, which was supposed to be a uick 15-minute shot but actu- y lasted one hour. Everyone in A—104 EDLs ciates our custodian who risked her life to come in and clean. Also, many thanks to every- one’s parents who kept dinner warm and “understood” when a staffer called home and said he'd go out to eat. To the students, teachers, staff, and administrators of Memorial, Thank you for giv- ing us such a story to write about. Jeanne Maurer b+riiadaa MONOLITH STAFF 1981 Editor-in-Chief Jeanne Maurer Managing Editor Rob Lloyd Asst. Managing Editor... . Joan Blackwood Sports Editor Advertising Manager . . . .Dana Schmanske Advertising Bookkeeper .. . . Lisa Dunmire Co-circulation Managers Beth Streich Dawn Scofield Content Editor Vanessa Paler Index Editor Brian Dieter Janice Dean Writers: Kim Basham, Valerie Carlson, Craig Culp, Kim Davis, Alicia Dean, Carl Gugel, April Hernandez, Gus Hoyos, Kim Ledgewood, Scott Lightfoot, Ed Lilly, Teddy Linder, Beth Lloyd, Dave Lovejoy, Mary Moreland, Theresa Olson, Michelle Paler, Kris Trimmer. Photographers: Alicia Dean, Tom Kern, Anne Lehman, Scott Lightfoot, Cindy Lin- dahl, Rob Lloyd, Ruste Pontenberg, Linda Winkler. Artists: Tim Carl, Steve Haynes, Julie Lacy, Jeff Prugh. Special thanks to Lindahl-Mosier Photogra- phy for color and class pictures. The Elk- hart Truth, Newsfoto representative Mr. Dick Kennard, and the Elkhart Area Career Center Graphic Arts Department. Aa bel, Laura 63, 154, 207 � Mary 138 Abell, John 154 bernathy, Lynn 138 dams, Eloise C. 179 John 175 Kimberly 154 Melissa 138 Shelly 138 Stephanie 110, 164 Tom 110, 111 baugh, Kathleen 164 Michael 138 Shelly 77, 104, 105, 113, 120 brecht, John 164 lick, Camille 15, 29, 34, 35, 80, 164, 198 ick’s Drugs 198 len, Tara 94, 164 ler, John 164 Rhonda 71, 138 wine, Michael 154 an, Laura 138 os, Barbara 138 derson, Laura 42, 127, 136, 154 glemyer, Julia 57, 154 nis, Tamala 134, 135, 164 Tonya 127, 138 tonelli, Michael 47, 154 hambault, Charles 164 co Construction 212 Arenz, Brett 15, 47, 99, 100, 154, 59 hur’s 217 Angie 164 ett, Brian 100, 120, 164 Wayne 154 old, Arthur 138 Candy 154 ley, Craig 77, 164 oy, Barbara 76, 154 Asbury, Margaret 190 Roger 190 Scott 114, 115, 154 craft, Mike 164 er, Don 103, 131, 164 twood, Amy 72, 77, 164, 223 DBb Babcock, Cynthia 175 Bader, Nancy 138 Bailey, Chantell 7, 164 Mary 164 Ramona 154 Roy 154 | A. Stewart 138, 203 | Bails, Jim 154 Baker, Jeff 164 John 138 Timothy 24, 67, 94, 120, 138 Williams S. 138 Baldwin, David 164 Kimberly 164 Banter, Penny 67, 154 Barber, Mark 164 Tom 138 ger Packaging Corporation 88 AA) Barhams, Elizabeth 138 ett, Henry 164 Sharon 16, 154, 205 es, Juard 29 ett, Angie 73 one, Joe 72, 81, 100, 102, 164 ley, Charles 138 am, Kim 164 askin, Dallas 164 Bauman, Tim 138 er, Gregory 138 Mary 71, 77, 154 Bayless, Patrick 164 eaver, Brett 77, 100, 164 Beaverson, David 104, 105, 139 Bechtel, Bob 154 ‘Beck Corporation 211 Beck, Kelly 154 Beerer, Tracey 164 Beggs, Bob 154 Belchak, Joanne 139 Tammy 61, 72, 154 Bell, John 174, 175 Malvin 175 Willie 164 ndex INDEX index Belt, Darren 154 Berger, Linda 31, 81, 164 Benjamin, Larry 179 Berkley, John 154 Berman's 209 Berry, Brian 61, 72, 76, 78, 155 Dirk 155 Bertram, Joyce 164 Bessey, Susan 164 Bibeau, Debbie 55, 77, 164 Bickel, Debbie 6, 61, 164 Bicknell, Jose 155 Birr, Michelle 139 Melinda 164 Randall 29, 80, 81, 120, 164 Bishop, Betty 175 Brian 155 Bruce 139 Blacklaw, Curt 139 Blackwood, Joan 54, 76, 85, 155, 206 Tim 31, 34, 38, 54, 76, 95, 124, 125, 139, 194 Blake, Ednarina 179 Steve 29, 38, 41, 54, 82, 155 Blessing, Rick 80, 81, 93, 164 Blocher, Tracey 72, 106, 107, 139 Bloom, Chuck 23, 47, 100, 120, 164 Blue, James 61, 85, 155 Bluhm, Shelly 139 Sherri 8, 81, 155 Bolinger, Steve 100, 120, 121, 164 Bogart, Mike 164 Bolton, Dale 179 Bonds, LaDelle 139 Bontrager, Bryan 55, 61, 77, 164 Carie 81, 155 Keith 73, 94, 122, 123, 136, 139 Books, Steve 77, 155 Tracy 77, 164 Boomershine, Gail 75, 89, 107, 131, 164, 223 Jerry 164 Booster Club 190 Booze, Robbin 66, 139 Bordner, Diana 61, 155 Borghesani, Todd 139 Borkholder, Brett 155 Borrelli, Tony 136, 175 Bostian, Eric 108, 109, 155 Botero, Marisa 139 Botts, Linda 61, 139 Bowen, Tina 164 Bowlby, Debra 155 Boyle, James J. 179 Boyles, Pat 81, 87, 164 Bradley, Barbie 59, 164 Bramley, Adrena 127, 164 Derrick 155 Brant, Don 164 Breniman, Dr. Warren 176 Brewer, Bill 155 Brewers, Sherri 155 Brick, Mark 139 Bridger, Tamatha 73, 81, 164 Brill, Shawyna 54, 81, 155 Brinson, Philip 179 Britton, Christine 77, 164 Broderick, Laurie 76, 132, 155, Stuart 139 Brown, Brian 23, 100, 136, 164 David 164 Jo Anna 82, 139 Kris 6, 81, 94, 164 Mark 155 Robert 164 Sherry 155 Steve 57, 139 Terri 155 Tina 69, 139 Tracy 81, 164 Browning, Francie 164 Brownlee, Dwight 65 Bruce, Carla 89, 155 Bruggner, Jon 164 Brumley, Bethe 139 Brunson, Joel 100, 155 Buckley, Denis 54, 85, 108, 139 Bunn, Chris 119, 164 Burdin, Jack 63, 139 Burkholder, Susan 81, 139 Bussard, Ken 139 Bussert, Josh 164 Butler, Brad 131, 164 Brandon 130, 155 Donita Marie 76, 155 Larry 164 Byington, Christine 81, 165 Byrd, Dorinda 155 Gordon 179 cCc Cairns, Lorna 14, 95, 107, 165 Calhoun, Lisa 165 Roger 165 Callender, Alex 71, 77, 96, 105, 155 Campbell, Bruce 155 Cannan, Laurie 155 Cappelletti, Dominique 123 Captain and Crew 216 Carl, Tim 85, 139 Carlson, Valerie 85, 87, 91, 107, 131, 139 Carr, Michael 67, 124, 139 Carrell, Barbara 81, 165 Carter, Kimberly 4, 76, 155, 200 Caskey, Scott 139 Casselman, Cari 165 Catanzarite, Frank 54, 179, 182 Caudill, Joan 54, 155 Chaffee, Randy 5, 26, 93, 120, 155 Champlin, Carla 81, 165 Chandler, Kevin Curry 132, 165 Kim 155, 207 Tina 165 Chastain, Chuck 23, 124, 165 Chavis, Lisa 165 Rochelle 17, 155 Checchio, Monica 80, 82, 139 Chenoweth, Jayna 77, 165 Jenny 105, 155 Chilcott, Margaret 179 Chris, Kay 140 Lynda Cathleen 165 Scott 47, 80, 81, 124, 165 Christian, Carol 140 Christensen, Stacey 155 Clark, Jeff 131, 165 Jon L. 94, 165 Jon W. 124, 165 Tim E, 82, 155 Tim M. 165 Clements, Marla 22, 61, 165 Clifford, Todd 124, 140 Close, Amy 155 Coast to Coast 208 Coca Cola 214 Cockerham, Frank 82, 99, 100, 120, 121, 140 Coffin, Cris 77, 123, 133, 165 Coffman, Allen 82, 155 Coldren, Linda 73, 75, 155, 208 Coleman, Trena 7, 165 Terrance 97, 114, 117, 155 Vincent 119, 165 Collins, Chuck 165 Daryl 155 Kathleen 179 Terry 165 Todd 165 Tracy 81, 105, 155 Colver, Kim 155 Rick 140 Companion, Lisa 110 Conde, Pam 140 Condon, Bob 155 Conlisk, Kerrie 140 Conn, Jim 51, 155, 206 Conn Limited 210 Cook, Albert 175 Carolyn 3, 21, 177 Doug 63, 71, 76, 140 Jaime 155 Cora, Cindy 165 Cornickin, Ted 65 Corpe, Dominic 140 Coruna Waterbeds 189 Cosman, Dawn 55, 81, 107, 165 Coti, Bette 175 Country Club Lanes 215 Covert, Michelyn 155 Cowley, Cynthia 73, 155 Cox, Ray 140 Craig, Carl 165 Crain, Charles 155 Cramer, Mark 65, 140 Robin 155 Cranmer, Julie 92, 126, 127, 140 Steve 94, 165 Cripe, Judi 54, 76, 85, 155, 206 CTS Corporation 199 Culp, Bryan 155 Craig 35, 54, 61, 76, 85, 155, 199 David 69, 81, 140 Gina 140, 213 Micah 62, 100, 165 Curtis, Brenda 155 Lorraine 165 Tina 140 dDd Damron, Doug 155 Dancler, Tanya 155 Dandino, Julie 61, 155 Dannheiser, Ron 179 Darsie, Deb 59, 155 Dashiell, Karla 54, 61, 76, 110, 155, 224 Davenport, Cindy 107 Davies, Carol 82, 140 Cindy 140 Davila, Tello 165 Davis, David 81, 166 Jeffery 140 Jim 155 Kim 155 Lori 55, 61, 166 Mark 124, 140 Michael 155 Phillip 155 Dean, Alicia 29, 34, 35, 39, 54, 61, 80, 85, 110, 111, 166 Janice 85, 179 DeBoni, Julie 43, 140 DeBoni’s, Bakery 206 DeFord, Kirk 59, 100, 166 DeFreese, Louis 203 Deisinger, Ted R. 155 DeJohn, John 29, 82, 83, 120, 155 DeLong, J. R. 66, 100, 141 DeMauro, Angie 17, 110, 166 Teresa 110, 155, 196 Demerly, Mike 105, 166 Denlinger, Benji 10, 155, 207 Denman, Pam 81, 166 Scott 155 Denny, June 166 DeShone, Maxi 129 Troy 23, 77, 123, 166 William 155 Detar, Connie 175 Dexter, Garth 108, 109, 141 Stephanie 73, 107, 129, 166 Dickerson, David 100, 156 Dicks, Lisa 166 Dieter, Brian 85, 90, 91, 93, 141, 200, 206, 209 Diller, Karen 141 Dion, Bob 54, 61, 85, 91, 141 Dinwiddie, Lorrie 54, 166 Divot 198 Dixon, Karen 156 Dolph, Jean-Anne 77, 156 Dolzan, Loretta 166 Doncaster, Greg 11, 156 Patty 107 Doncilovic, Randy 166 Dooley, Steven 156 Williemae 141 Doolittle, Robert 141 Doub, Arlene 156 Douglas, Kelly 38, 80, 81, 113, 120, 166 Dowden, Dave 166 Melissa 141 Drake’s 206 Drapinski Deanna 81, 166 Drexler, Scott 100, 123, 156 Tina 166 Drill Team 19; 48, 79 Drum Corps 18 Drumm, Glenn 175 DuBois, Jennifer 110 Jim 99, 100, 131, 141, 143 Duff, Lenny 119, 166 Ruby 156 Duffy, Richard 56 Susan 141 Dufour, Jenne 77, 166, 194 Duke, Jeff 141 Pam 166 Dull, Danny 156 Jeff 166 Duncan, Tonya 82, 156 Dunmire, Lisa 61, 82, 141 Dunn, Coleen 175 Marisa 4, 45, 94, 156 Duran, Cynthia 156 Dygert Trim and Glass 189 eEe Eagle Enterprises 218 Earnhart, Scott 156 Eagen, John 156 Ebbole, Douglas 100, 120, 166 Eby, Lee 156 Roger 166 Echeverria, Elisa 141 Edelman, Michelle 166 Edmonds, William 141 Eger,James 179 Michael 38, 41, 82, 83, 91, 105, 141 Ehlert, Tina 61, 77, 166 Ehret, Sue 141 Tony 76, 156 Eidenas, Julie 27, 110, 165 Elenbaas, Patricia 69, 141 Hi, Joseph 80, 81, 166 Elkhart Bedding 198 Elkhart Brass 190 Elkhart Bridge and Iron 217 Elkhart Camera Center 200 Elliott, Bradley 141 209 Tina 76, 156 Emmerling, Lora 166 Emmons, Clayton 156 Enfield, Jeffery 141 Enos, William 156 Erickson, Jennifer 59, 61, 166 Emsperger, Karen 166 Erskine, Craig 59, 156 Erwin, Daniel 54, 95, 100, 156 Stephen 92, 105, 124, 141 Evans, Bill 101, 121 Ewing, Dawn 133, 166 Ezzell, William 61, 167 fFf Fair, Scott 82, 83, 95, 96, 105, 156, 159 Falcone’s 214 Farm Bureau Insurance 212 Farmer, Brent 141 Farris, Shirley 167 Faus, William 100, 102, 118, 119, 167 Fenimore, Denise 50, 107, 167 Fergison, Patricia 167 Rod 62, 179 Scott 156 Ferguson, Bernie 175 Ferrie, Vicky 141 Ferris, Debby 141 Fileccia, Garry 64, 179 Fields, Bunita 126, 127, 141 David 167 Felicia 81, 176 Gregory 100, 156 Joyce 81, 167 Lynette 61, 81, 167 Scott 23, 41, 54, 82, 83, 141 Sylvia 167 Findlay, Anne 7, 34, 38, 39, 54, 156 Fink, Pamela 141 First National Bank 193 Fisher, Bradley 167 Jeff 156 Flamion, James 156 Fletcher, Charles 167 Michael 156 Vickie 167 Flicker, Tim 141 Flora, David 68, 179 Foerster, Mary 61, 73, 167 Foos, Andrea 156 Forgey, Randy 156 Fortino and Minsel Realty 194 For Woodwinds Only 200 Foster, Barry 108 Michelle 42, 73, 75, 88, 141 Rex 26, 129, 156 Fowler, John 31, 156 Fox’s 191 Foy, Cinda 82, 141 Michael 95, 105, 133, 154, 156 Teresa 107, 126, 127, 167 Francisco, Suzanne 106, 107, 127, 156 Franks, Stephen 156 Fricker, Shawn 55, 80, 81, 167 Friedauer, Claudia 61, 142 Fritz, Bob 167 Linda 59, 156 Fry, Samuel 167 Fuller, Cynthia 167 Fulmer, Charlie 114, 116, 142 Tammy 81, 167 Funk, Cynthia 142 Furlow, Jimmy 64, 65, 142 gGq Gaines, Carl 156 Gaither, Denise 167 Lisa 110, 156 Gallion, Pat 167 Garberick, Tonya 81, 167 Garrett, Angela 167 Denise 131, 156 Kenneth 157 Gary, Tony 114, 131, 142, 224 Veronica 81, 94, 157 Gates, Louis 167 Gattman, Glenn 142 Gatto, De Ann 142 Vincent 167 Gavin, Paul 100, 142 Geesaman, Janet 167 Laurie 142 Geisendorfer, Ruth 66, 142 George, Deborah 167 Gerencer, Gina 6, 61, 157 Laura 6, 61, 167 Gerhart, Don 61, 167 Geyer, Lora 129, 134, 135, 142 Giglio, Lisa 167 Gilmore, Kathy 80, 81, 167 Ginther, Angela 128, 129, 167 Glanders, Lori 94, 127, 157, 178 Glotzback, Lori 72, 76, 89, 94, 157 Glover, Brian 167 G.L. Perry’s 215 Goins, Dana 167 Golden Girls 28 Golden Rule Industries 196 Gomez, Mario 81, 167 Gonyan, Terri 157 Goode, Angela 81, 167 Goodrich, Brad 95, 157 Goudarzi, Jan 110, 167 Gould, David 100, 102, 131, 167 Graham, Patricia 167 Grall, Vicki 175 Granitz, Tom 95, 108, 109, 114, 115, 157 Grant, Lewis 119 Steve 63, 118, 119, 167 Gratzer, Florence 179 Gray, Andre 167 Green, Cathy 82, 94, 157 Kris 142 Miche lle 29, 80, 81, 167 Gregory, Gigi 7, 81, 167 Jeff 142 Kimberly 72 Greyson, Ann 54, 61, 85, 157, 198, 199 Griffin, Philip 142 Grosenbacher, Jeff 142 Grove, Brad 167 Meme 35, 94, 165, 167 Grow, Brian 142 Daveda 8, 157 Grubb, Matt 105 Gruber, Jeff 46, 157 Gubi, Craig 62, 63, 81, 137, 167 Guffey, Janice 142 Pam 167 Richard 167 Gugel, Carl 55, 61, 85, 124, 142 Gundy, Cinda 167 Kevin 104, 105, 120, 142 Gunn, David 142 Gunter, Chris 157 hHh Hacker, Kevin 97, 124, 142 Hackworth, Dennise 81, 167 Hagans, Doug 105 Hager, Cindy 142 Lance 142 Jewel 81, 157 Haile, Robert 54, 59, 85, 157 Haines, Susan 157 Hales, James 179 Janet 179 Hall, Anthony 142 Thomas 167 Halsey, Diana 142 Hamilton, Caroline 142 Hammontree, Nancy 81, 167 Hansborough, Chris 82, 95, 157 Toni 81, 127, 167 Hanson, Wesley 77 Harbaugh, Becky 157 Hapner, Max 142 Harbison, Pat 28, 29, 79 Hardman, Jane 61, 77, 107, 131, 167, 185 Jay 157 Julie 77, 94, 95, 107, 131, 165, 167 Hardy, John 167 Hargrove, Tina 59, 73, 142 Index 219 ee TR TE the titrant SEER rm mane UNA tent Trina, 142 Wanda 77, 167 Harper, Terrence 142 Harreld, Mary 179 Harrington, Mitch 119, 167 Harris, Colette 157 Lori 11, 77, 94, 157 Tony 167 Wanda 167 Willie 175 Harrison, Joanne 167 Hart, Arlene 157 Tammy 167 Harter, Jeff 65, 142 Hartman, Michele 157 Roger 82, 83, 142 Harvey, Marge 72, 74 Rob 142 Harwell, Connie 157 Haslem, Sarah 82, 157 William 179, 180 Hayden, Debbie 157 Haynes, Steven 72, 76, 78, 120, 121, 142 Hauser, Kenneth 65, 179 Hayward, Chuck 157 Heeter, Mark 43 Heitzman, Curtis 55, 73, 82, 157 Helbling, Jeff 143 Helgeson, Dan 123,157, 198 Hemmingsen, Linda 81, 167 Henderson, Barb 57, 143 Diana 143 Diane Y. 82, 83, 143, 151 Steve 94, 100, 120, 164, 167 Herman, Douglas 157 Jeff 73, 75, 143, 205 Hernandez, April 167, 206 Herndon, Kathy 167 Herring, Terrie 43, 110, 128, 129, 157 Hershberger, Betsy 95, 154, 157 Roger 143 Hertzog, Susan 157 Hess, Doug 167 Michel 129, 157 Robert 67, 100, 157 Hestor, Harriet 174 Hiatt, Scott 8, 167 Hibshman, Jodi 143 Hickman, Betty 59, 143 Sheri 167 Hicks, Nancy 29, 41, 54, 82, 83, 107, 143 Higgins, Doug 100, 143 Judy 157 Highbaugh, Tina 167 Hiles, Paula 168 Hill, Kim 168 Vernon 72, 77, 79, 168 Hilliard, Phyllis 157 Hills, Leenetric 143 Himes, Chuck 43, 100, 157, 192 Ken 105 Hinegardner, Brian 43 Hines, Chris 157 Lester 132, 168 Naomi 81, 168 Hinks, Andrew 143 Hinton, Patrick 77, 100, 131, 168 Hixon, Scott 168 Hobaugh, James 157 Hobson, Brad 143 Hodgson, Dave 100, 157 Hoefle, Randy 168 Hoke, Jennifer 73, 168 Holder, Donna 157 Ann 143 Holland, Elaine 168 Matt 82, 157 Nina 175 Hollandsworth, Patricia 87, 143 Holliday, Jeff 143 Hollis, Gloria 157 Holtz, Amy 26, 54, 82, 137, 143 Geoff 54, 72, 76, 124, 157 Greg 46, 95, 108, 143 Homan Lumber 203 Honey, Roxane 157 Honorable, Ervin 67, 94, 157 Hood, Connie 158 Hopkins, Wayne 143 Cindy 129, 168 Hopman Jewelers 213 Hopman, Mike 95, 124, 158, 209 Hoppers, Karen 143 Horne, Tammie 81, 168 Horner, Kelli 81, 137, 168 Shelli 81, 168 Hornor, Bobby 77, 124, 168 Hosack, Dave 168 Hostetler, Brian 100, 168 220 Index Heather 82, 158 Mike 42 Housand, Betsy 76, 85, 110, 158 Brian 21, 108, 124, 168 House, Stella 175 Houser, Julie 72, 143 Houston, Edward 144 Sue 158, 215 Howard, Mark 168, Glenn 144 Mike 100, 144 Huff, Mickey 80, 81, 100, 123, 168 Huffman, Mark 85, 144 Huhtinen, Johanna 59, 144 Hulsey, Clyde 168 Marie 65, 144 Patricia 168 Humphrey, Herbert 64, 158 Rhonda 61, 144 Huneryager, Paul 29, 61, 72, 76, 120, 158 Hunsberger, Lloyd 144 Hunt, Tammy 168 Hurowyj, Alex 48, 59, 144 Hutchison, Michele 144 ili lavagnilio, John 158 IDE Dynamic 201 Ide, Michelle 67, 144 Ivers, Charlotte 168 Ives, Becky 65, 158 jJj Jabs, Chris 82, 158 Jackson, Al 118, 119, 179 Arnita 168 Carlor 168 Charlotte 144 Chris 158 David 168 Debora 8, 54, 134, 135, 144 Gwyldon, 158 James 158 Lonnie 119, 168 Lori 10, 76, 144 Lucretia 25, 81, 168, 196 Ray 144 Rodney 168 Jacobs, Jan 77, 94, 168 Jarrett, June 54, 179 Jenks, Laurie 110 Rob 124, 158, 207 Tom 100, 101, 158 Jennings, Pam 76, 158 Jetter, Mildred 174 Jobin, Mike 51, 137, 144 Johnson, Alex 82, 158 Barb 144 Eddie 80, 81, 132, 168 Fred 175 Maria 158 Mildred 61, 158 Stephanie 82, 83, 94, 144 Stephen 114, 116, 117 Tom 34, 54, 55, 85, 90, 144 Tina 168 Wes 114, 117, 145 Jones, Lesa 158 Mike 145 Sherrie 81, 168 Tom 81, 119, 168 Tracy 82, 136, 158 JVC Rubber Stamp 212 kKk Kanable, Becky 169 Karasch, Charles 145 Karenke, Ricky 145 Kaser, Kathy 82, 158 Kash, Donna 145 Keen, Michelle 63, 82, 159 Kelly, Bobby 169 Keim, Ed 120, 159 Kelley's 192 Kelm, Sheila 110, 145 Kendall, Kathy 61, 93, 94, 145 Tom 77, 169 Kennedy, Monique 59 Glenda 59, 179 Kent, Julie 44, 126, 127, 159, 200 Kern, Pha 169 Thomas 72, 85, 90, 145 Timothy 37, 76, 95, 145, 191 Kershner, Tina 110, 159 Kersten, Mike 72, 145 Kersting, Tod 169 Key Machine and Tooling 194 Kidd, Rebecca 42, 69, 72, 74, 76, 91, 145 Kiebel, Karen 82, 145, 191 Kiefer, Jim 159, 186 Kilgren, Joe 47, 63, 82, 159 Killmer, Terrie 81, 159 Kimbrough, Tom 14, 29, 40, 82, 83, 123, 159 Vincent 169 King, Chris 72, 73, 123, 145 Kinsey, Amy 80, 81, 129, 169 Kirkendoll, Regina 159 Pat 174, 175 Kirts, Tom 100, 159 Kist, John 145 Klapp, Jeff 114, 115, 145 Julie 145 Kleitz, Marvin 169 Klemm, Anne 1, 159 Bryan 77, 169 Klimek, Martin 94, 145, Scott 82, 105, 159 Kling, Jeffrey 119, 169 Kmitta, Dave 145 Kniffin, Lynne 145 Knowles, Ronald 145 Traci 169 Kochanowski, Doug 67, 145 Komins, Jeffery 81, 169 Konecny, Monique 169 Korhonen, Kathy 169 Kraft, Denise 73, 145 Kratzer, Dan 120 Kretschmer, Bernard 145 Tom 169 Kryder, Chuck 159 Deborah 145 Kuiper, Darlene 179 Kuitse, Jifke 61, 110, 129, 169 John 61, 94, 98, 100, 145 Kurtz, Darcie 145 IL] Lacy, Julie 14, 59, 61, 72, 76, 159, 200 Lahr, Philip 55, 159 Lambo, Clarice 169, 206 Lancaster, Richie 169 Scott 100, 159 Landis, Robert 124, 159 Landon, Christopher 169 Lapham, Tomas 159 Lapree, Mary 145 Larbi, Stella 73, 169 Latimer, George 22, 82, 94, 124, 145 Greg 169 Lattimer, Mike 102, 103, 130, 181 Suzanne 175 Laudeman, Donald 159 Lori 94, 169 Lawrence, Beth 159 Leasor, Lisa 145 Ledgewood, Kimberly 67, 82, 83, 85, 94, 146 Lee, Connie 15, 159 Edward 169 Eric 61, 77 Jon 105, 169 Leer, David 146 James 159 169 Lefebvre, Bruce 159 Matthew 169 Legg, Thomas 81, 100, 169 Lehman, Anne 146, 192 Mary Ann 174 Lehner, Adolf 105 Lemna, Kent 159 Leonard, Scott 159 Lewis, Charles 169 Walter 114, 169 Leuchtner, Tom 137, 146 Lienhart, Charles 73, 76, 105, 159 Lieurance, Sandra 146 Lightfoot, Scott 85, 146 Lightner, Brian 169 Lilly, Edward 7, 39, 85, 169, 191 Sarah 85, 110, 146, 184, 200 W. F. 186 Lindahl, Cindy 61, 77, 169 Lindahl-Mosier 209 Linder, Agnes (Teddy) 169 Karen 169 Linn, Robert 76, 144, 146 Litherland, Don 72, 73, 74, 181 Roberta 181 Litwiller, Richard 181 Lloyd, Beth 39, 77, 110, 169 Robert 18, 34, 38, 39, 47, 54, 61, 72, 76, 85, 91, 124, 146 Lockwood, Dana 146 Longacre, Daniel 159 Longenbaugh, June 181 Lorenz, James 159, 185 Losure, Eleanor 181, 182 Lott, Connie 146 Loucks, Cathy 76, 159, 161 Loutzenhiser, Erika 159 Lovejoy, David 76, 84, 85, 97, 125, 159, 206 Lucchese, Frank 100, 124, 169 Luce, David 146 Dawn 59, 159 Kim 81, 169 Lucenko, Tony 54, 94, 131, 146 Ladlow, Lari 34, 82, 159 Ludwick, Elana 146 Luebke, Michelle 82, 146, 186 Lund, John 81, 181 169 Lussier, Anne 5, 143, 146 Lutey, Richard 180, 181 Lynch, Bryan 68, 100, 146 Terry 159 Lyons, Dale 169 Lytell, Donald 159 mM m Mabie, Leslie 146 MacKeben, Sherri 82, 159 MacMillan, Mike 159 Maddux, Jeff 123, 146 Mark 159 Magaruh, Mark 100, 159 Rick 100, 159 Maggert, Rita 169 Maier, Michelle 127, 159 Malcom, Jeff 105, 169 Michelle 82, 159 Bobby 169 Mallo, Kathy 159 Melanie 146 Malone, David 103 Greg 169 Manley, Caroline 77, 181 Kit 81, 159 Mann, Bonnie 169 Patricia 159 Mapes, Bryan 61, 169 Marchbanks, Chris 169 Margison, Betty 169 Markham, Gail 169 Markley, Mike 169 Marks, Mike 169 Marra, Carla 77, 81, 169 Mart, Palmer 94, 177 Martin, Mike 94, 147 Jim 120, 147 Micki 81, 147 Martin’s Pet Garden 200 Martz, Dan 42 Marvel, Gary 159 Kathy 43, 147 Tricia 5, 127, 169 Mascola, Mike 147 Mason, Thomas 159 Jar 159 Wayne 159 Massart, Mike 169 Tracey 169 Matherne, Lisa 147 Matzke’s 213 Maurer, Jeanne 85, 91, 94, 147, 206, 209 Mawhorter, Kathy 169 Maxwell, Kim 169 Mayer, Jena 76, 147, 185 160 Mayes, James 181 Mayger, Tony 42 Mayotte, Robert 181 McBride, Anita 159 McCarey, Johnnie 159 McCarty, Kevin 169 McCasland, Marilyn 181 Peter 181 McClelland, Pat 120, 169 McCollough, Rod 120, 169 Troy 160 McCord, Bryan 100, 160 McCreary, Brian 169 Jaimie 169 Nancy 147 McDaniel, Devin 147 McDonough, Jeannine 95, 147 McDowell, Lari 40, 82, 83, 147 Laura L. 160 169 McElroy, Janet 82, 160 McGarry, Mary 147 McGlaughlin, Lisa 61, 77 Kevin 160 McGrath, Dan 108, 109 McHenry, Toni 169 McKibben, Cindy 147 McKnight, Letha 160 McMurray, Adam 160 MeNair, Doug 120, 160 McNeal, Kathy 160 McNutt, Sara 147 McPhee, James 181, 182 McQueen, Jeff 160 Melkus, Paul 100, 169 Tony 147, 184 Mendez, John 55, 147 Mercer, John 81, 100, 169 Mesch, Deborah 129, 169 Messick, Carolyn 175 Metcalf, John 147 Meyer, Trisha 41, 54, 82, 83, 147 Meyers, Mary 147 Jim 119 Middlebrook, Terri 81, 160 Miles Laboratories 211 Miles, Martavia 160 Miller, Amy 5, 107, 127, 170 Coral 170 Dorcas 170 Dorothy 174 David 122, 123, 160, 192 Jeffery 108, 140, 147 Julie 73, 107, 127, 170 Kelly 14, 76, 147 Kent 61, 94, 170 Lori 82, 106, 107, 147 Melanie 42, 82, 96, 107, 147 Mindi 160, 185 Richard 74, 178 Rick 9, 69, 99, 100, 147 Sharon 147 Miller Steel 206 Tecia 170 Tina 27, 82, 147 Tony 81 Ty 16, 19, 36, 147 Millslagle, Tracy 54, 61, 147 Milroy, Joseph 147 William 147 Minichillo, Mary Ann 8, 110, 134, 135, 147 Thomas 26, 77, 88, 131, 170 Minsel, Heather 72, 107, 147 Mishler, Brenda 147 Mitchell, Della 175, 181 Kelly 170 Wendy 82, 83, 107, 160 Moffet, Virginia 175 Moles, Vicky 160 Mollo, Michael 148 Monroe, Louise 175 Montgomery, Mike 127 Moore, Betty 170 Darcy 76, 148 Jeannie 72, 148 Kathryn 24, 81, 170 Richard 184 Stacey 23, 95, 127, 134, 160 Teresa 58, 69, 148 Moreland, Mary 73, 80, 81, 170 Morris, Carl 10, 148 Lisa 51, 107, 127, 160 Mosier, Joe 170 Moskowitz, Richard 170 Motz, Jill 148 Moyer, Cathy 65, 148, 151, Cheryl 68, 148 Mravec, Lee 105, 124, 160 Muday, Matt 170 Mulcahey, Kathleen 148 Mary 148 Mullen, Mike 160 Mullenix, Greg 160 Murphy, Megan 8, 23, 134, 160 Myers, James 170 My Favorite Things 192 nNn Namisnak, Tim 170 Neal, Roger 181 Neely, Kathy 148 Neice, Rob 160 Neidhamer, Brad 93, 94, 100, 143, 148 David 61, 92, 170 Neimann, Nancy 160 Nellist, Ed 178, 181 Beth 181 Nelson, Brenda 160 Imogene 174 Kim 148 Tammy 81, 170 New, Debra 81, 137, 170 Newell, Paula 160 Newman, Andrew 77, 170 Robert 160 NIBCO 201 Niccum Jayne 170 Nicholas, Scott 54, 170 160 Nicholson, Jim 120, 121 Nickel, Kim 82, 104, 105, 127, 160 Tom 57, 80, 81, 89, 108, 170 Nickel’s Bakery 202 Nicodemus, David 119, 170 Nielsen, Dorisanne 181 Niggebrugge, Ingmar 61 Nihart, Stuart 160 Nilsen, John 160 Noffsinger, Ted 105, 181 Noens, Kim 26, 170 Leonard 148 Nolen, Pamela 170 Northern Box 203 Notestine, Kristopher 39, 124, 148 Nusbaum, Beatrice 181 Nye, Jody 81, 160 oOo Oakland Lanes 208 OBrien, Dan 55, 76, 169 Stephen 55, 77, 170 Timothy 148 Thomas 105, 170 O'Donnell, Kathleen 80, 81, 170 Patricia 82, 148 Peggy 42, 70, 148, 222 O'Hara, Jacalyn 181 Olson, Scott 100, 148 Theresa 54, 170 O'Neal, Particia 148 OTronics 187 O'Toole, Daniel 170 Ott, Madonna 58, 170 Ottrbridge, Terri Ann 160 Overmyer, James 160 Owen, Lorraine 65, 148, 151 pPp Paler, Michelle 61, 81, 85, 170 Vanessa 18, 72, 76, 85, 143, 148, 206 Palmer, Ralph 77, 105, 120, 160 Scott 170 Palmeter, Gregory 160, 198 Pariso, Michele 59, 82, 160 Parks, Diana 148, 209 Parrot, Kathleen 181 Paston, David 148 Scott 170 Pattee, Tamara 160 Patrick Industries 205 Patrick, Wade 82, 100, 148 Patton, Jennifer 169 Pauley, Marc 11, 94, 148 Marlane 13, 61, 82, 160 Pawlak, Laurie 8, 23, 54, 82, 134, 135, 160 Peek, Jaqueline 77, 131, 170 Steve 160 Peete, Kathy 148 Patricia 127, 160 Wilbert 170 Peffley, Stacy 170 Pelmear, David 148 Pendell, Shawn 148 Pendleton, Vickie 160 Perry, Christine 170 Lester 174, 175 Steven 82, 160 Pesola, Joseph 170 Peters, Constance 160, 207 Peterson, Connie 77, 110, 111, 131, 170 Ned 8, 108, 148 Petersen, Michael 131, 148 7 | Steven 57 Petit, Raymond 100, 170 Phelps, Kimberly 81, 170 Phillips, Marie 57, 170 ; Pam 43 Tonda 41, 82, 83, 148 Phoebus, David 47, 54, 76, 89, 160 'Pickrell, Kimberly 148 Pierce, Blake 123, 170 | Terry 160 Piggie, Nancy 170 ' Pikoraitis, Bruno 181 Pio, Lawrence 181 Pippenger, Kamala 82, 160, 185 Richard 100, 124, 131, 170 Pisani, Rhonda 76, 160 Plank, Tracy 110, 134, 135, 170 Pletcher, Dave 49, 90, 148 “Plunkett, William 46, 90, 149 ’ Poe, Jane 181 Pontenberg, Kim 137, 149 Ruste 124, 170 ‘Potts, Robert 149 Powers, Christopher 100, 114, ; 115, 160 James 181 Powell, Dexter 65 Pratcher, Doris 149 Glenda 160 Pratt’s Wayside 205 Presser, Peggy 182 Price, Lori 160 Michael Jay 160 Presswood, Darrin 170 | Pringle, Eric 100, 170 ; Susan 61, 160 | Pritchett’s Steakhouse 199 | Proctor, Don 77, 120 : Kenneth 170 Prough, Mark 82, 160 Prugh, Brian 100, 102, 120, 170 Jeff 59, 95, 120, 149 Pryor, Kathy 66 Purdy, Nina 65, 149 qQq alls, Billy Wayne 160 ‘Quarandillo, Robert 170 ‘Quick, DeWayne 17, 168, 170 ‘Quinn, Kay 149 James 170 Jerry 170 rRr Raber, Dan 80, 81, 100, 170 Raeder, Mike 23, 47, 54, 80, 81 170 Rainbow Lanes 196 “Raines, Larry 170 Ranza, Thomas 160 ‘Randolph, John 170 Raval, Rita 61, 182 Rea, Connie 77, 170 Reames, Denise 149 Rector, James 160 Julia 170 Reecer, Brian 170 Reed, Cindy 81, 160 Kellie 149 Lori 170 Otis 160 Rehl, Jane 160 Reiners, Brad 36, 47, 61, 76, 160, 192 Reitz, Ross 170 Rems, Dale 130, 182 Kellie 55, 134, 135, 171 Kevin 100 _ Replogle, Carla 171, 209 Ressler, Karen 149 Thomas 171 Reynolds, Gloria 175 Robert 149 Riblet 204 Rice, Diana 81, 171 Michelle 149 Richards, Bryan 54, 90, 171 Nancy 171 Richmond, Annette 149 Riddle, Barbara 81, 160 | Ridenour, Brian 149 Kelly 160 Ridens, Jack 182 Riebs, George 178, 182 Rieth, Rily 216 Riggs, Patrick 160 Riley, Clyde 94, 177 Lisa 60, 61, 171 William 171 Rink, Deidre 171 Rippy, James 149 Robertson, Tammie 160 Robinson, David 171 Bonnie 160 Gary 69, 149 Hank 100, 149 Steven 124 Wendy 171 Robison, Daniel 94, 100, 149 Rodriguez, Patricia 171 Rody, Bill 25 Christopher 100, 149 Rogers, Christopher 100, 131, 149 Shawn 108, 123 Shelly 171 Stephanie 51, 76, 82, 150 Vince 188 Ronk, Susan 25, 76, 95, 154, 161 Ronske, Steven 150 Rose, Brenda 161 David 124, 137, 171 John 150 Kevin 100, 171 William 94, 171 Roseman, Diana 161 Rospopo, Dawn 41, 82, 83, 85, 161 Ross, Marvin 161 Rowe, Laure 161 Rowley, Barbara 62, 171 Royal, Kim 161 Henry 171 Royce, Traci 150 Ruff, Mark 171 Rummel, Donna 182 Runion, Ed 175 Rush, Susan 150 Russell, Carol 171 Robert 51, 55, 100, 161 Russo, Michael 171 Maria 11, 97, 129, 150 Sharon 161 Rutter, David 124, 131, 161 sSs Sackman, Laura 60, 61, 82, 105, 150 Sadowey, John 54, 61, 85, 93, 130, 150, 184 Sailor, Catherine 150 Steve 150 Samm, Jackie 161 Sanders, Janet 175 Stevie 171 Sanderson, Judy 161 Marion 171 Rhonda 171 Sanford, Jerry 161 Sarantos, Dean 81, 120, 171 Sargent, Ray 171 Sarles, Craig 150 Sartorius, Mary Jo 110 Sautter, Roger 69, 150 Savidge, David 150 Schaar, Kelly 171 Scheffers, Linda 55, 161 Schiltz, Shawn 120 Schmanske, Dana 61, 72, 73, 85, 161, 199, 223 Schottler, Tina 171 School Board 176 Schrag, Charlotte 182 Schultz, David 17, 72, 77, 78, 171 Schulz, Tami 72, 74, 76, 95, 150 Scofield, Dawn 54, 76, 77, 150 Scott, Joseph 100, 150 LuWonie 61, 81, 94, 171 Micheal 150 Robert 77, 171 Valretta 161 Searfoss, Bryan 161 Sears, Carmen 129, 134, 135, 164, 171 Craig 112, 150 Sebastian, Roger 161 Sellers, Michael 35, 54, 91, 93, 98, 100, 101, 130, 131, 150 Selmer 195 Sells, Marty 150 Sergeant, Octavia 150 Shaffer, Peggy 161 Sharp, Li sa 161 Shaw, Gary 150 Sheets, Lorene 15, 77, 171, 224 Sheffield, Sherri 81, 161 Sheler, Randy 171 Shellenbarger, Ray 65, 150 Shelton, Carolyn 182 Shelly, Pete 161 Shinabarger, Jeffrey 124, 171 Shirley, Ruth 161 Tammy 150 Shook, Violet 171 Shrack, Sherry 129, 171 Shreiner, Jo 82, 161 Shuff, Jenny 55, 77, 171 Michele 94, 171 Robert 70, 72, 76, 77, 161 Shultz, Daniel 171 Sibberson, Douglas 61, 161 Sickels, Elizabeth 43, 61, 94, 150 Siebert, Carolyn 175 Jeffrey 172 Sigler, Patricia 161 Siler, Laurie 54, 74, 76, 85, 90, 94, 96, 150 Richard 182 Simmons, Claire 6, 161 Marie 20 Shawn 124, 172 Simon, Joseph 161 Simonaitis, Chery] 14, 43, 61, 72, 73, 96, 129, 161 Simper, Joyce 175 Simpson, Sarah 81, 94, 107, 172 Tamara 69, 72, 76, 107, 150 Sites, Tamara 52, 59, 76, 128, 129, 161 Skaggs, Sheila 172 Skelton, Dena 62, 63, 150 Skinner, Shelly 150 s Slater, Jo 76, 151 Slabaugh, Chuck 123 Sledge, Barbara 172 Fred 73, 151, 213 Tom 56 Slone, Lora 151 Smalley, Jenny 162 Smith, April 172 Barbara 162 Billy 162 Daniel 151 Diana 67, 134, 135, 151 Dianne 129, 173 Donald 151 Jeffery 172 Jerry 162 Kelly 172 Kimberly 172 Larry 172 Robert 69 Mark 120, 172 Mary F, 73, 87, 129, 135, Nancy 76, 162 Nita 190 Randy 162 Teresa 82, 110, 162 Veretta 81, 94, 172 Smoker, Pamela 172 Snellenberger, Craig 54, 72, 104, 105, 151, 199 Jackie 175 Snyder, Matthew 54, 151 Soard, John 172 Solomon, Linda 59, 95, 162 Richard 172 Sommer, Stephen 151 Sommers, Philip 172 Soptich, John 100, 101, 120, 162 Sorg, Mark 51, 54, 112, 113, 114, 162 Souder, Bob 127 Southard, Kristin 54, 82, 83, 94, 151 Southall, Sara 182 Dede 40, 80, 175 Spivey, Brian 120, 172 Leslie 162 Sportsman’s 186 Springston, Mindy 61, 172 Nicky 162 Country Squire 186 Stack, Michael 100, 151 Stahl, Angeligue 54, 82, 151 Staley, Sherry 172 Stallman, Julie 82, 162 Stamatovich, Dave 162 Nick 162 Stamets, Bryon 100, 151 Robin 59, 172, 185 Stankovich, Beverly 151 Jeff 15, 55, 172 Phyllis 80, 81, 172 Starkweather, Troy 162 Statler, Debra 61, 80, 81, 172 Michael 63, 94, 151 Steckly, Michael 120, 162 Richard 77, 124, 172 Steed, Sam 162 Steele,Edith 174 Susan 162 Steil, Rick 162 Stein, Dawn 76, 162 Steinbrunner, Lorie 162 Steinke, David 162 James 172 Stern, Sandra 182 Stevens, Elaine 151 Timothy 172 Stiernagle, Todd 162 Stinespring, John 26, 182 Stineman, Tom 162 Stines, David 151 Theresa 61, 73, 172 Stitt, Tammy 62, 172 Terry 151 St. Joe Valley Bank 192 Stoll, Bradley 100, 103, 172 Stombaugh, Linda 162 Stone, Gail 151 Storlie, Kevin 151 Stout, Antoinette 54, 57, 61, 162 Stover, Jim 162 Straub, Tracy 107, 162 Strahm, Philip 73, 172 Strain, Coe 23, 182 Straub, Tracy 107, 162 Streeter, Gilbert 182 Streetman, Chery! 162 Streich, Beth 54, 85, 152 Scott 77, 173 Strickland, Tracy 76, 82, 152 Stringer, Glenn 162 Strycker, Kristi 76, 162, Rodney 77, 173 Stutz, Michael 100, 162, 207 Suggs, Tad 173 Summers, Michael 173 Thomas 152 Suomela, Lori 95, 107, 127, 154, 162 Sutley, Mitch 162 Sutton, Anita 81, 173 Lorie 162 Svircovsky, Anna 81, 162 Valorie 81, 173 Swartz, Jon 152 Swathwood, Lori 152 Szwez, George 131, 152 tTt Tarabek, Lori 61, 90, 152 Taska, Jennifer 14, 20, 72, 74, 76, 95, 152 Marlene 175 Tavernier, James 173 Taylor, Gwen 173 Katherine 162 Roy 152 William 152 Teal Stanley 182 Templeton, Lori 152 Templin’s Music 191 Templin, Tom 72, 77, 173, 191 Tengelitsch, Vicky 173 Tepe, Gary 152 Larry 124 Terry, Bill 152 Thayer, Cathi 152 The Bookworm, 205 Theis, Jeff 100, 119, 173 Thomas, Cindy 81, 162 Julie 77, 129, 173 Stephen 41, 65, 82, 83, 152 Steven 100, 162 Willard 173 Thome, Rhonda 152 Margaret 162 Thornton, Mike 54, 72, 162 Thorpe, Dennis 41, 82, 83, 162 Thrash, Kim 152 Thunander 197 Tilford, Marc 162 Mari 162 Tim 152 Timmons, JoAnn 107, 152 Judy 76, 95, 162 Margaret 174 Tinsley, Keith 162 Randy 173 Tower Insurance 216 Tracy, James 182 Mike 173 Sarah 61, 73, 86, 94, 173 Tracey, Melba 152, 162 Trimmer, Kristen 76, 85, 162 Troeger, Brenda 81, 173 John 51, 61, 94, 173 Trost, Louis 173 Tubbs, Phyllis 2, 182 Twichell, John 173 Tyson, Carla 162 Carolyn 173 Sheila 173 uUu Ubler, Tammy 82, 162 Ulrich, Scott 120, 173 Sheryl] 153 vVv Vahala, Matthew 82, 93, 105, 131, 152 Vance, Mary Ann 173, 224 VanDeMark, Sheila 162 Vanderwerf, Duane 162 Vankirk, Pat 162 VanOsdol, Steve 162 Vantine, Teresa 54, 137, 153 VanZile, Kathy 153 Vargo, Tamara 173 Vegar, Allene 81 Velchez, Tammy 60 Vetter, Susan 82, 110, 162 wWw Wachter, Jenny 72, 73, 82, 153 Wade, Jeffery 173 Wagner, Dennis 153 Donald 61, 72, 76, 162 Stephanie 162 Theresa 173 Wakeman, Mark 162 Walker, Jessie 175 Keith 100, 101, 114, 116, 162 Kevin 17, 81, 173 Sondra 182 Walls, William 173 Ward, Telisa 81, 173 Wargon, Mike 81, 173 Warlick, Ron 123 Aaron 162 Washburn, Terry 100, 153 Washington, Gail 39, 54, 173 Keith 120, 173 Kimberly 12 Watson, Charles 162 Matt 162 Watts, Helen 182 Rick 43 Wazzan, Omar 162 Weaver, Laura 15, 39, 54, 72, 73, 162, 208 Vincent 61, 112, 113, 114, 162 Webb, William 22, 47, 54, 153 Weber, Elizabeth 153 Harold 61, 162 Mark 71, 162 Weed, Diane 77, 173 Wegner, Angie 173 Carol 173 Weingart, Nicholas 77, 173 Weist, Darla 173 Terry 153 Welch, Christopher 120 Russell 162 Weldy, Curtis 29, 71, 76, 162 Tammy 71, 76, 82, 153 Weltz, Rick 173 Wenger, Kathy 163 Went, Chedrick 173 John 173 Wentworth, Russell 163 Werbianskyj, Tamara 173 West View Florists 194 Wetzel, Ronald 182 Wettergren, John 55, 163 Whaley, Jody 71, 72, 77, 81, 94, 163, 215 Whicker, Stacy 162 Whipple, Rick 153 White, Albert 173 Catherine 51, 82, 163 Jennifer 173 LaVella 81, 27, 173 Sherry Lyn 94, 173 Teresa 153 Todd 163 Whitehead, Sharon 5, 80, 82, 153 Whitmer, Laurie 163 Wienhoft, Michelle 153 Wierzbicki, Lori 153, 166 Michael 77, 108, 109, 166, 173 Wiking, Tamara 173 Wilcox, James 55, 73, 163 Wilhelmson, Lisa 163 Wilkerson, David 27, 42, 82, 114, 115, 116, 163 Willard, Michael 61, 120 Willard, Steve 153 Williams, Byron 173 Don 77, 95, 173 Glenn 64, 163 James 173 Norma Jean 175 Sandra 153 Scott 163 Tamela 173 Tracie 134, 135, 173 Williamson, Brian 173 James 37, 163 Roxanne 163 Wilsey, Scott 69, 100, 153, 185 Willson, Robin 87, 163 Wilson, Jill 153 Linda 173, 197 Lynda 163, 185 Michael 163 Robin 81, 173 Terri 182 Thomas 4, 76, 163 Vickey 81, 163 Wing, Robert 163 Windbigler, Edward 153 Winkler,Henry 173 Linda 61, 85, 171, 173 Wojtysiak, Kimberly 153 Wolber, John 182 Wolf, Dennis 123 Dennis 122, 123, 163, 183 123 Wolfe, Janice 173 Wood, Sara 183 Woods, Jerry 173 Teresa 173 Woodward Michelle 30, 31, 54, 81, 157, 163, 223 Woody, Darrick 153, 207 Woolston, Kimberly, 163 Works, Judy 82, 163 Wright, Dawn 173 WTEC 191 Wyman, Karen 173 vYy Yehle, Karen 49, 110, 163 Yoder, Rodger 173 Deana 153 Justine 153 Lynne 153 Jeff 163 Lora 73, 75, 95, 154, 163, 223 Yoder Oil, 213 Young, Richard 163 Robert 163 Melinda 137, 153 ZZZ Zemanek, Kevin 25, 47, 54, 76, 102, 163 Ziesel’s 208 Zinich, Paul 54, 163 Zollinger, Kari 58, 173 Zook, Robbie 153 Colophon Captions 9 pt. Caledonia Body Copy 12 pt. Caledonia Division eB 14 pt. Caledonia Headlines Bold, ouvenir, Demi-Bold, Optima uadrata Bold, and Format Paper 80 lb. Matte Cover White Durolith with Lithograph color applied Index 221 Caught in the middle of munching her lunch, sen- ior Peggy O’Donnell exclaimed, “You aren’t gonna put that in the yearbook, are you?” Foreign Language Week festivities included a can- can dance in the cafeteria that was performed by Mr. Tracy’s French students. Michelle Woodward, a clown in Masquers’ produc- tion of “Circus,” paints the face of a young member of the audience before the show. 222 Closing The Stampede attempts to psyche out the opposing team during the announcement of their starting ar e r O lineup. A Ithough our story isn’t complete, it must come to an end. No story could have been totally contained in 224 pages. So many things happened because we had 1,468 characters to make events occur every day. What inds of things hap- pened? A basketball team that few people held hope for earned the best record in Memorial history and became the NIC co-champion. Three classes competed wholeheartedly for honors in spirit chain, crimson and gold day, and Christmas tree decoration rivalries, a successful Black History Month was planned by a new Human Relations Committee, art students walked away with an abun- dance of Scholastic Art Contest awards; Student Government and NHS spon- sored the first Christmas dance at Memorial, and six seniors were named National Merit Scholarship finalists. Frank Cockerham became the runner up in the state wrestling and the only Memorial football player ever to be named a player in the North vs. South game. Teachers an oy completed NCA reports and upheld MHS’s accreditation, Dave Lovejoy placed in two state swimming events, and the first alumni association and homecoming were plan- ned—everything that occurred from August 25, 1980, until May 30, 1981, is the Charger Story. ine, and Dana Schmanske lunch break from the Orches- , musy Atlanta trip schedule. Closing 223 Wrapping up The Charger Story! Wei, that’s the Charger Story. After making it through a whole year of homework and interim reports, and then Pee through finals, most students will pick up their yearbooks at the signing party and rush around the cafeteria, get- ting friends to sign it until they hear Miss McKeehan and Dr. Mart finally say, “You’ve got to go now.” Everybody begins to slowly file out, as in a January fire drill, while the last few diehard signers stick around till the lights go off or their pens run out. When they get home, they'll look up their names in the index and find their class pictures. Then they'll put this book on a shelf to collect dust for a while or throw it ona ae of spirals and folders to be sorted through “when I’ve got the time.” For some readers, a day will come when friends stop by and they'll dig out the book to look up the cute guy who sat by one of them in algebra or the girl whose locker was next to another one. And they'll laugh about all the things they did and got away with. And the next time the Book will come in handy will be to play match-the-face-with-a-name game before a class reunion. But, when the book will have the most value will be every time each of us is stirring up dust on that shelf and sees this eae then we'll remember the roles we played in the Charger Story. Because in the end, each of us is the main character in the 1980-81 story of Memorial High School. 5 ‘ae | 4 oe wae Re: ae | 4 ood : Cs i LS ait 1 ’ Lif ft 4 4 : 1m Sophomores Mary Vance and Lorene Sheets turn their attentions away from class as they blow bubbles for a Monolith photographer. Karla Dashiell rakes mass quantities of leaves from her yard. Leaf raking is one of many odd jobs students do to earn money. Tony Gary glows with excitcment after defeat- ing Central 82-81 for the second straight sec- tional championship. 224 Closing TELLING THE CHARGER STORY | — — i. The Final Chapter ===“ | vi Flying her Chinese Brason kite behind Neighbors Marty Klimek and Wade Patrick spend a sunny Saturday in spring touching up their frisbee skills. Planning for the future environment, sophomore Connie Peterson helps plant trees, which was a Life Science 1 and 2 project. Students ‘spring’into action “Spring is the time to enjoy the finer things in life, such as looking forward to the summer,” said Tim Horne. “In the Spring I just feel like taking my shoes off,’ commented Ericka Loutzenhiser, ‘‘and feeling the grass between my toes.”’ Ah, Spring at last. A time for lying in the grass and feeling the sun’s warmth. Spring is the time for new beginnings. Outside surroundings became alive once again with color, the vivid greens of the grass and the imaginative reds, pinks, and yellows of the flowers greet your eyes upon stepping outside. ut this year was a little different. April was full of showers, and May flourished with flowers. There were a few typical Spring days when stu- dents flocked outside during lunch hour to enjoy the warm day activities such as playing frisbee, riding bikes, and washing the winter dirt build-up off cars. Between downpours other warm weather hobbies were en- joyed. “Tt’s fun to ride my motorcycle in the spring,’ said Joe Kilgren. Sherri Sheffield also stated, “‘I like to lay out in the sun, swim, and just generally be outdoors. My favorite thing to do is play softball.” “Being out by the pool is where you'll find me in the spring and summer. I like to go camping and enjoy the fresh air,’ commented Brett Arenz. ‘“‘When the weather turns warm I’m lazy as a mug.” said Anne Findlay. Going off by herself and reading a magazine is one way for sophomore Ma rie Phillips to spend a sunny and peaceful lunch hour. Students like Ingmar Niggebrugge often resorted to staying inside on rainy days and participating in intra- mural sports such as wiffleball. The Class of ’83 showed its homecoming spirit by riding in the truck decorated by these sophomores in the Homecoming Parade. ‘Something to remember...’ BY More than 3,000 letters were sent to Memorial alumni inviting them back to their alma mater to celebrate its first homecoming. “We sent 3,318 letters, but lacked about 150 addresses to send notices to the total number of graduates,” said Activities Director Miss Alice McKeehan. “‘I estimate around 200 alumni showed up.”’ The three-day event sponsored by Student Government was the first in Memorial’s history, and the suc- cess encouraged the forming of an alumni association that will plan next year’s program. Planning the events and exhibits had been a year long activitiy, with Mrs. Coe Strain work- ing with Miss McKeehan to coordi- nate the alumni contacts. Activities officially opened with the first of three nights of an alumni basketball tourney. Each of the eight Memorial graduating classes had a team. The Class of 1980 was crowned the champion team on Saturday night after winning the final game. Organizer Steve Johnson, science teacher and varsity basketball coach, said the money 4 Homecoming made would go to the EMHS bas- ketball program.. On Thursday night following the game there was a reception in the cafeteria to reunite alumni. ‘The alumni were really happy and excited to see their old classmates,’’ said Student Govern- ment chairperson Nancy Hicks. ‘When I graduate, I hope that there will be something like that for me to come back to.”’ The newly-formed band ““Touch’’ played an evening of music at the homecoming dance after the Friday night game. Alumni and current stu- dents were invited to attend. On Saturday afternoon, a Homecoming parade departed from the County Courts Building to travel across town to its EMHS destination where a chicken barbecue was tak- ing place as a fund raiser for homecoming. ‘Although all of the students who have graduated from Memorial weren't here,”’ said Nancy, ‘‘I hope for everyone that was, that it was something to remember!”’ ae a a me Cae We LS ile : 9 A, Decorating a float which consisted of a little bit of | everything are Tammy Simpson, Tami Schulz and | Michelle Paler. Members of the cheerleading squad participated ine one of Homecoming Day activities by decorating a truck to drive in the parade. Collecting money from John Sadowey at the chicken barbecue are Student Government members Shelly Skinner, Sarah Tracy, and Kim Basham. Homecoming 5 These sophomores take advantage of the open pool during the picnic. Chicken fights and tag were two of the games they enjoyed. Lisa Giglio and Carmen Sears participate in a potato sack race. These two were one of the winning teams in the races held. 6 Sophomore Picnic Food and fun at ’83 picnic Cold weather didn’t keep 105 sophomores from attending their annual picnic held at Memorial on May 18 from 5:30 to 8:30. Activities at the picnic included sack races, water balloon toss, tug of war, fris- bee, basketball, and swimming. ‘‘T went to play basketball. Playing a full court with a whole bunch of people was the best part. The food was great, too,’ commented Matt Muday. Submarine sandwiches were the main dish for the evening and were made by the Memorial cooks. The oe : az ka i som OR at ee rest of the menu consisted of salads, vegetables, and desserts which were brought in by the students who at- tended. The cost of the picnic was $1 per person. “T went to the picnic because | thought it would be fun, and I went to support the class of ’83,” stated Lynette Fields. David Gould rated the night’s ac- tivities. “The tug of war was the best part of the picnic; the water-balloon fight was fun, too. The whole picnic was great!”’ ce, Cee a ae TE) Vee ae Pe | Steve Henderson, Paul Melkus, Steve Bolinger, Mike Rader and David Gould struggle to bring the opposing team over the line. Catching a water-balloon is Mark Smith. He man- aged to stay dry the first time, but wasn’t that lucky the second time around. Seniors “go for it” again Arthur’s Hoosier Room was filled with 205 seniors and teachers at the senior banquet May 11. Over 3,000 shrimp were eaten and the quests said they were still hungry for more. Music in the air were the sounds of a barbershop quartet with vocalists Mike Eger, Scott Fields, Steve Thomas, and Matt Vahala singing “On The Banks of Wabash” and “Miles Away.” While the quartet har- monized, the “Pointer Brothers,” Bob Dion, Brad Neidhamer, John Sado- wey, Bill Webb, Mike Antonelli and Todd Kimbrough — kept the beat for a “senior rap” and Van Halen songs. Next came the senior awards: tall- est person in the class — Dave Beaverson; shortest — Tonya Annis; biggest female flirt — Mary Ann Mini- chillo; biggest male flirt — Keith Bon- trager; Joe Jock, Frank Cockerham; Joann Jock, JoAnn Timmons; most wanted girl date — Mary Ann Mini- chillo; most wanted guy date — Jeff Klapp; couple most likely to last — Amy Holtz and Wade Patrick; most likely to succeed — Bob Dion, Bill Plunkett; rowdiest — Mike Stack; class clown — Steve Erwin; class chatterbox — Mary Abel; friendliest — Beth Streich; biggest appetite — Scott Wilsey. “Tt think that overall the banquet went well; everybody had a nice time. Our main goal with the banquet was to give the seniors something to remember — and this we did!” com- mented Senior Class President Vanessa Paler. Seniors John Metcalf and Bill Webb ‘‘chow down’ at the senior banquet. The cost of the banquet was $12.00 a person for the buffet dinner. Scott Fields, Mike Eger, Steve Thomas, and Matt Vahala make up the barber shop quartet and sing “How Dry I Am” for openers. “Pointer Brothers” member John Sadowey gets into a song for his fellow classmates at the second annual senior banquet held on May 11. These senior girls enjoy themselves at the banquet. The sign in the background was made by senior parent Vince Rogers. Senior Banquet 7 1981Prom Junior class transforms 2:00-1 can’t believe all the running around I’ve done today. Let’s see...I’ve got new panty hose, toothpaste, and new barretts. What more do I| need? 2:30-Bologna! | forgot to get bologna for our lunch at the Dunes tomorrow! Look’s like it’s back to the store for me. 3:30-I hope the flower goes with his tux. The boutonniere! I forgot to pick it up at the florist’s. At the rate I’m going, I'll never make it by 7:00. 4:20-I'm starving! I haven’t eaten all day because | have to save room for dinner. But maybe a piece of cake wouldn’t hurt... 4:30-Now | feel fat. I better do some exercises. 5:00-Two hours left. What should I do first? My hair, make-up, or should I do fingernails? Ev- erything’s gotta be perfect. 5:30-Why is it when I want my hair to be perfect, it looks terrible, and when | don’t care, it looks terrific? Why tonight? 6:00-My shoes! Where are my shoes? I almost forgot! I have to decide which perfume to wear! 6:30-My dress has a wrinkle in it! Oh, no, it’s almost seven! 7:01-He’s late! 7:08-He looks so handsome! | al- most didn’t recognize him! | hope he doesn’t stick me with the corsage pin. 7:15-Wow, he opened the door for me! I must have the wrong date. 7:45-Oh, look at this menu...and the prices...maybe I’ll just have a glass of water. 8:00-Mmm, this looks good...but, which fork do I use? 8:30-I’m so full! I’m going to have to dance all this off! 9:00-It’s finally time... 8 Prom Taking a break from her work is sophomore Julie Miller. Slaves were costumed as park attendants and clowns. With the assistance of sophomore Jeff Clark, junior vice-president Mike Foy decorates the entrance to the “park.” cafeteria to... iO tee if the wall mural is perfect, juniors Dan Erwin and Robert Haile assist class sponsor Mr. Peter McCasland. After hours of work, the cafeteria is now ready and waiting for the 1981 junior-senior Prom — ‘‘A Satur- day in the Park.” nme see Sophomore Lynette Fields helps in setting the ta- bles for the anticipated 175 couples. Fifteen sopho- more ‘‘slaves’’ served at the Prom. “fe TON For special effect, only the yellow cafeteria chairs were used. Helping to make the switch-are juniors Lora Yoder and Kris Trimmer. Getting ready ‘guy style...’ 4:00-I better go look for sis’ disco records and practice dancing. With my luck, that’s all she’ll want to do is dance. 4:05-John Travolta, where are you when I need you? Maybe I'll just watch her dance. 4:10-Man, all this dancing is making me hungry. I think Ill go chow for awhile. 4:15-I hope she makes a great lunch for the Dunes. I hope she ‘doesn’t make _ bologna sandwiches — I'll get sick! 4:30-Wow, I’ve got gobs of time until I have to even start get- ting ready. I know, I'll wash the car. Might as well go in style! Maybe I'll catch some rays at the same time. 6:00-Guess I better get ready. Hope there’s lots of hot water in the shower. 6:20-Why guys were blessed with the privilege of shaving, Ill never know. Maybe I should go to the Prom with this shav- ing cream on my face — I’d be a hit! 6:30-I’m glad I only have to get this dressed up once a year. But I gotta admit, I do look great. 7:01-Don’t want to get there on time, and look anxious. 7:08-She looks fabulous! I hope she doesn’t stick me with the boutonniere pin! 7:15-I hope I remember how to get to this restaurant! 7:45-Look at these prices! Forget the dance, we may be doing dishes all night! 8:00-I think I could eat all night! 8:30-I’m so full! Sure hope she doesn’t want to dance... 9:00-It’s finally time... Prom 9 I.C. Hott was the band chosen by this year’s band committee to play at the 1981 prom. They also played for the 1979 MHS prom. Nothing, not even a broken leg, could stop whiffleball casualty Bill Webb and his date Julie Bartkowski from coming to the 1981 prom. Lisa Weber and 1980 graduate Chris Butler talk about their plans for the next day while dancing to I.C. Hott. Cuddling up on one of the park benches used as decorations in the MHS cafeteria are Dan Erwin and his date Shawna Brill. The night was still young for seniors Wade Patrick and Amy Holtz as they took advantage of the dance floor. 10 Prom a Saturday in the park Sophomore attendent Tom Minichillo acts out the part of a bum to carry out the theme, ‘‘Saturday in the Park.” Senior Jill Motz shows off her specially braided hairstyle while she dances with her date Wes Jones. Whispering sweet nothings into Linda Solomon’s ear is her date Phil Matteson. They were one of the many couples to attend the prom. Taking time out for a conversation at tables deco- Fulfilling their duties as sophomore slaves are rated with flowers and balloons are Dave Paston, Lori Sylvious and Bruce Bishop. cookies at the refreshment table. Smiles fill the faces of senior Mike Stack and his Debbie Statler and Meme Grove by servingpunchand date Sherri Brewers as they take a seat in Memorial’s cafeteria. Prom 11 Lynne Yoder, senior and Michiana Ballet Company member, performs an interpretive ballet number. One hundred eighty-five seniors stand to recite the | Seniors parade into the auditorium in front of friends senior prayer led by senior class vice president Jim _and family before going down the ramp to their block of | Senior class president Vanessa Paler delivers the DuBois. seats. invocation at baccalaureate. es Baccalaureate Urging the seniors to “go for it” and give life their There was significance for seniors in the words of best is speech team member Trisha Meyer. soloist Scott Fields as he sang “To the Top of the st A step in the right direction After their final day of school May 19, 185 seniors processed into the auditorium to take part in Baccalau- reate ’81. Baccalaureate is a non- denominational inspiration service per- formed by fellow classmates for the graduates. “Everyone did their best, and it made me realize we’d never be work- ing together again,” said Angie Stahl, member of the singing trio. The invocation by Vanessa Paler was followed by music selections on the class theme, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” “What would have happened to Moses if he hadn’t taken a big step and led the children from bondage Brad Neidhamer, treasurer of the senior class, says the benedicition before the baccalaureate recessional and what would have happened to begins. the U.S. hockey team without faith and determination?” were only a few of the words Trisha threw to the seniors for thought. The orchestra played “Chase the Clouds Away” (Mangione), and Jenny Wachter, a senior member, played a violin solo. Graduates recited the senior prayer led by Jim DuBois before the benediction and recessional that led the seniors back to the student center. Kissing, hugging, tears, shouts, and laughter were all apart of what the senior class was feeling at the end of the ceremony. Those who attended baccalaureate plus 233 more (total 418) celebrated again as they received their diplomas May 26 on the east lawn. “You're so happy about graduat- ing, and then so sad to think that it’s really the end,” said Dena Skelton. “T really have a lot to decide about my future, but we have a great graduat- ing class this year and I’m proud of everyone. I think we'll all take the right steps and in the right direction. Baccalaureate is “If we hadn’t found someone as small as and as good as Eric (Lee) for the part of Oliver we would have either cast the part to a girl or we would have gone to the junior high schools,”’ said Mrs. Sondra Walker, show director. ‘“T was really surprised when I found out that I made the part of Oliver. I honestly thought that I wouldn’t make it,� commented Eric Lee. He continued, “‘I didn’t think I was good enough and also | didn’t think they wanted a sophomore for such an important part.’’ Lee was prompted to try out for the part of Oliver by Mrs. Roberta Litherland and also by his mother —“‘She al- ways said | could sing.”’ (ees were portrayed by Eric Lee, Tim Blackwood, Steve Blake, Debora Jackson, Rob Lloyd, Mike Eger, and Nancy Hicks. The 26-piece pit orchestra was selected by Mr. Donald Litherland and accompanied the actors during rehearsals and three performances on March 26-28. For the show, three $350 mic- rophones were purchased by the music department, Masquers, and the musical for better sound. “You've got to pick a pocket or two. . .”’ sings Fagin (Tim Blackwood) while Oliver (Eric Lee) tries his hand at it. 14 OLIVER! 1981 All-SCHOOL MUSICAL Back to the 1800’s with... Funeral director Mr. Sowerberry (Matt Vahala) and his wife (Julie Thomas) buy Oliver (Eric Lee) to be a coffin follower : “| we The pit orchestra including Mike Thornton, Steve Haynes, Jim Wilcox and Chip Lienhart dressed as orphans to add to the 1800’s atmosphere. Bill Sikes (Rob Lloyd), the rotten-to-the-core villain, kills Nancy (Debora Jackson) before she can give Oliver back to Mr. Brownlow. Wade Patrick and Scott Fields, the work house assistants. carry Oliver(Eric Lee) off after he has asked formore food. Fagin (Tim Blackwood) sings ‘Reviewing the Situ- Fagin (Tim Blackwood) takes in stray orphans, ation” while contemplating whether to give up his life feeds them and gives them a place to sleep; he also of crime. teaches them the art of picking pockets. OLIVER 15 The evil Bill Sikes (Rob Lloyd), along with his lady- friend Nancy (Debra Jackson), recaptures Oliver (Eric Lee) as he runs an errand for Mr. Brownlow. Young orphans, who have been taught the art of pocket-picking, sing of their devotion to their “teacher,” the infamous Fagin (Tim Blackwood). liver (Eric Lee) is raised in the air by a band of bung theives during the finale of ‘‘Consider Your- lf.” This number featured the chorus. Widow Comey (Nancy Hicks) tells her new hus- band, Mr. Bumble (Steve Blake), that he wasn’t worth what she had given up to marry him. Mr. Brownlow (Mike Sellers), looking at a picture of his late daughter Agnes, notices a resemblance to Oliver, and shows it to Mrs. Bedwin (Laura Weaver). Nancy (Debra Jackson) and her sidekick Bet (Ann Greyson) satire the ““do’s and don’ts’”’ of high society while singing “‘I’d Do Anything.” Twenty-five juniors inducted into NHS Twenty-five juniors were inducted into the Memorial chapter of the National Honor Society on April 21. All juniors with a 3.0 grade point average were invited to apply for membership in NHS. According to Miss Alice McKeehan, activities director, 134 ap- plications were sent out and 70 were re- turned (twice as many as last year), to be reviewed by the selection committee which included Miss McKeehan, teachers Mr. Pete McCasland and Miss Darlene Kuiper, and librarian Miss Florence Gratzer. Applicants were judged on the qualities of service, leadership, scholarship, and character. The selection process is based on a point system with four points possible in each category. The top five percent of the junior class was then invited to join NHS. Another ten percent of the class will be in- vited in the winter of their senior year. Senior NHS member Dianne Henderson and 1980 graduate Ben Todd provided entertainment by singing “The Greatest Love of All.”’ This was the first time there has been entertainment at the ceremony. New members include Steve Blake, Laurie Broderick, Terri Brown, Linda Col- dren, Craig Culp, Julie Dandino, Karla Dashiell, Dan Erwin, Anne Findlay, Mike Foy, Sue Francisco, Tom Granitz, Ann Greyson, Geoff Holtz, Scott Klimek, Wendy Mitchell, Stacey Moore, Kim Nickel, Teresa Smith, Julie Stallman, Lori Suomela, Mike Thornton, Laura Weaver, Michelle Wood- ward, and Lora Yoder. Columbia puts USA on top of space race Commander John W. Young and pilot Robert L. Crippen are the first Americans to orbit the earth since the Apollo-Soyuz link in July, 1975. The astronauts piloted the Co- lumbia, the first aircraft ever to leave and return to the earth’s atmosphere — 36 or- bits around the earth in 54 hours. The Co- lumbia blasted off on it s maiden voyage on April 12 after a two-day delay due to com- puter malfunction. 18 News Update MORE news from CHARGER COUNTRY The Columbia, at a cost of over $8 billion was launched “‘piggy back’ into space by two rockets propelled by half a million gallons of liquid hydrogen and oxygen, all of which were used in about eight and a half min- utes. By 1993, NASA plans to have the Co- lumbia and three other shuttles making about 40 trips a year carry- ing new satellites into orbit and repairing and retrieving old ones. Attempt made on President’s life In the back of his mind, there is always that fear... but on Monday, March 30, 1981, that fear became a reality to President Reagan. John W. Hinckley, Jr., 25, attempted to assassinate the President in front of the Washington Hilton Hotel, where he was greeting the crowd after a speech he deli- vered to 3,500 AFL-CIO union delegates. All three major networks reported the lates updates among the confusion and panic. The final report came with the infor- mation that Hinckley had fired six shots; one went through the head of Press Secre- tary James Brady, and one hit Secret Serv- Tracy Smith reads an advertisement con- gratulating NASA and America for their achievements on the space shuttle. ‘s lace 2 PHU ELKHART sue Spacted ia Brit These slogans became familiar to Elkhartans during ‘‘Welcome Home Conn’ week. Concerts by the EMHS bands and orchestra and by Doc Severinsen highlighted the week’s activities. ice agent Tim McCarthy. The bullet that wounded the President ricocheted off the President’s waiting limousine and pierced his body, coming to rest just three inches from his heart. Jerry Parr, the head of the White House Secret Service detail, pushed Reagan onto the floor of the limousine, as it sped toward the George Washington Uni- versity Hospital. Reagan said he didn’t even realize he’d been shot. After 12 days of recuperating in the hos- pital, President Reagan returned to the White House. He made his first public ap- pearance since the assassination attempt on April 8, 1981making a speech to Congress. MORE news from CHARGER COUNTRY Summer school funds cut—cost rises At the beginning of the 1980-81 school year, a budget cut left no funds to be spent on summer school. Driver education, in- strumental music, and the Colorado science trip were still to be held, but all other classes were cancelled, This January, Elkhart Community Schools received more money from the state than was expected. The School Board opened the summer school program again with a $10,000 budget. At the regular High School course level, students had to pay $20 tuition this year per semester which quadrupled last year’s cost of $5. Students were charged $125 this year for driver’s education compared to $60 in 1980. Student Government and SSAC elected Representatives to the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council for 1981-82 in- clude Steve Henderson, Dawn Rospopo, Kim Nickel, Bryan Richards, Alicia Dean and Laurie Pawlak. The group will meet monthly with the Superintendent and other school administrators to discuss positive as- || pects or problems of the school system. Student Government officers for 1981-82 are Governor, Robert Haile; Lieutenant Governor, Scott Fair; Secretary, (| Julie Dandino; Treasurer, Dana || Schmanske; Judge, Geoff Holtz. These five || students will be in charge of all Student || Government meetings as well as setting up || committees and participating in Student || Government activities. Year-end banquets reward a year’s work When the school year is nearly over and activities cease their activity banquets are held to recognize participating members, induct students into an honorary organiza- tion, honor those who have done out- standing work and announce next year’s officers. This year, Speech Team, Publica- tions and Masquers held their annual ban- quets to honor those deserving members. Speech Team — Galen L. Wenger and Outstanding Speaker Award: Tony | Lucenko. Interpretation Award: Ann | Greyson. Most Improved Speaker: Deb = Jackson. Officers for’81-’82 — Captain: § Marisa Dunn. Co-Secretary, Treasurer: Ann Findlay and Bryan Richards. Publications: New Quill and Scroll members: Jim Blue, Tim Carl, Craig Culp, Lisa Dunmire, Ann Greyson, Betsy Housand, Sarah Lilly, Tracy Mill- slagle Vanessa Paler, John Sadowey, Dana Schmanske and Kris Trimmer. Outstanding GENESIS Staff member: Val Carlson. ’81-’82 Editor in Chief: Betsy Housand. Outstanding Monolith = Staff Member: Jeanne Maurer. 81-82 Co-Editors: JudiCripe and Kris Trimmer Masquers — Best Female Perform- ance: Deb Jackson. Best Male Perform- == ance: Rob Lloyd and Tim Blackwood. Participation Award: Scott Fields. Pres- ident’s Award: Steve Blake. Sponsor’s Award: Tim Blackwood. Merit Award Winners: Seniors: Tim Blackwood, f¥} Scott Fields, Matt Vahala, Mike Eger, Rob Lloyd, Mike Sellers, Deb Jackson, Matt Snyder. Juniors: Steve Blake, Ann Greyson, Michelle Woodward. Sopho- mores: Eric Lee. ’81-’82 Officers — Pres- ident: Steve Blake. Vice President: Michelle Wood- ward. Recording Secretary: Laurie Pawlak. Cor- responding Secretary: Julie Thomas. Treasurer: Geoff Holtz. MHS alumna, 1977, Cathy Manley utilizes her extensive piano training in performing “Rhapsody in Blue” with the Wind Ensemble. Speech Coach Mr. Frank Catanzarite receives the “Outstanding Coach” award from team cap- tain Tony Lucenko. MHS music students honored at concerts Senior members of the Band, Orchestra and Choirs were honored at their respective spring concerts. Senior soloists included Orchestra violinist Jenny Wachter and Choir members Nancy Hicks, Trisha Meyer, Tracy Strickland, Scott Fields, Kim Ledgewood, Angie Stahl, Lori Miller, Patty O’Donnell, Laura Sackman and Tammy Weldy. Music Award winners included: Orchestra — Outstanding Seniors: Jenny Wachter, Julie Houser. Juniors: Linda Coldren and Laura Weaver. Sophomores: Theresa Stines and Gail Boomershine. Wind and Percussion Awards — Senior: Steve Haynes. Junior: Julie Lacy. Sophomore: Dave Schultz. Most Improved: Mary Foerster. Band — Outstanding Seniors: Jo Slater, and Steve Haynes. Juniors: Mike Thornton and Julie Lacy. Sophomores: Jan Jacobs and Dave Schultz. Most Improved: Jody Whaley. Choir — William L. Goudy Memorial Scholar- ship: Scott Fields. Outstanding Gold Choir Member: Denise Hackworth. Crimson Choir: Joe Eli and Kelvin Walker. Concert Choir Outstand- ing Juniors: Wendy Mitchell and Curtis Heitzman. National School Choral Award: Mike Eger and Scott Fields. News Update 19 GOLF WON 334-364 Fremont Merrillville 324-359 Plymouth 315-316 Homestead 315-331 Haworth 315-370 Adems Cent. 304-342 Goshen 304-327 Wawasee 341-411 Jimtown Penn lst place Wawasee Inv. LaPorte Clay 337-341 Riley 337-353 Culver Mil. 165-175 North Carroll 336-364 Washington 327-330 Westview 348-411 Jimtown 309-331 Rogers 309-315 Penn 309-333 Concordia 334-349 Central 341-353 Howe Mil. 319-334 Clay 164-164 Warsaw 4th Homestead Inv. 334-363 Marian 334-369 Elston 334-369 St. Joe 324-368 LaSalle 323-339 NorthWood 2nd Culver Inv. 322-349 Adams 322-371 Hanover Cent. 321-405 Clark 312-319 Northrop 340-368 Mishawaka 340-369 Northridge 321-339 LavVille 321-369 North Liberty 20 Golf RECORD: 34-5 LOST 364-344 305-296 339-327 339337 165-160 GOLF TEAM, Front Row: Gary Tepe, Greg Palmeter, Marty Klimek, Dan Helgeson, Jim Kiefer. Back Row: Coach Byrd, Kris Notestine, Matt Vahala, Marty Sells, Kent Miller, Dan Raber. “We did not have an outstanding player, but we had good balance with the ones we had.” — Coach Byrd eee oe oigee’. cs ie. S- eee al wate Matt Vahala, lowest Charger scorer in sectionals, attempts a difficult shot from the sand trap. First NIC victory The golf team finished its 1981 regular season with a record of 34-5 (87.2 percent wins), which is the best in Memorial golf history. This was a season of “first time ever” accomplishments. The Chargers won the Northern Indiana Confer- ence championship (8-1 record) and the Wawasee Invitational, the first MHS golf team has won. The top three players throughout the season were senior Marty Sells with a final of 79-76, followed by senior Matt Vahala who averaged 80.48 and junior Greg Palmeter who scored 81.67. “We have a good chance Returning letterwinner Dan Helgeson carefully prepares to putt. Helgeson scored an 82.87 throughout the season. Senior Marty Sells, top player during the regular season, takes alook at where his ball has landed. to win sectionals if we play to our potential,” Palmeter stated. Coach Gordon Byrd, whose team was ranked eighth in the state said, “We should go to state, but we have to take one thing at a time, and this year’s sec- tional will be the most com- petitive ever.” “The NIC victory is the highlight of the season so far,” three-year letterman Vahala said. He also ex- plained why he chose to participate in his high school career. “I was doing awful in baseball during the summer so I gave it up. Since golf is an individual sport I like it best.” Golf 2 1 — Best season ever — The 1981 girls’ tennis team finished the season with a 12-2 record which tops all others in the his- tory of Memorial. In addi- tion to this success, the team placed second in the Northern Indiana Confer- ence and sectional, only to fall behind an undefeated South Bend Adams team. “For such a young team the season and our second-place sectional finish was quite an accom- plishment; it was a tribute to the hard work they put in,” stated varsity coach Todd Tharp. Although this line-up changed throughout the season, sophomore Gail Boomershine played most of her matches at the number one singles posi- tion, enjoyed a 14-0 re- Girls’ Tennis — Front Row: Darcy Moore, Amy Atwood, Karin Borchert, Shawyna Brill, Debbie Statler, Linda Winkler, Dana Schmanske, Denise Fen- imore and Mary Moreland. Back Row: J.V. Coach Marcie Morhi, Riesie Lambo, 22 Tennis cord. Pam Jennings, a three-year team member, played at the second spot, going 11-3, and Debbie Mesch and Barb Riddle played at numbers three and four, going 10-3 and 12-2, respectively. Playing doubles for the varsity squad were Megan Mur- phy, Connie Peterson, Mary Smith, Jenny Taske, Julie Miller, Riesie Lambo and Darcy Moore. Because of a lack of junior varsity teams from other schools the Memo- rial J.V. team played only seven matches. “Not being able to play was kind of a let down,” said junior varsity Paved Debbie Statler, “but I’m glad the varsity team did so well.” Jenny Taska, Debbie Mesch, Gail Boomershine, Connie Peterson, Julie Miller, Mary Smith, Pam Jennings, Megan Murphy, Barb Riddle, and Var- sity Coach Todd Tharp. In her third year of varsity play, junior Barb Riddle delivers a smooth, service shot. Co-Captain Pam Jennings hits a low, backhand shot. She lettered for her third Playing at Ramber one singles, Gail Boomershine hits a forceful baseline % cig ister ee tae A es REARS $ ae SnSen sna ico ren “The comfortable atmos- phere, quality of the play- ers and experienced coach- ing made this season successful.” — Jenny Taska After moving from Central to Memo- rial, Debby Mesch established herself at the third position. GIRLS’ TENNIS WON LOST 5-2 Marian 7-0 Washington 6-1 NorthWood 4-3 Central 5-2 Clay 5-2 Goshen 4-3 Elston 7-0 LaSalle Adams Mishawaka Concord Penn LaPorte 2-5 Riley RECORD: 11-2 Tennis 23 Chargers The baseball team began the new season with new uniforms that sport a multitude of crimson and gold pinstripes. The pinstripes didn’t arrive on the field until the third game (South Bend Washington), when the Chargers lost 7-2. Although Coach Dick Siler was looking on this year to be an upswing from last year’s record of 10-16, the Chargers stayed almost the same with a 15-16 record, a slight improvement over' last year. Chris Rody and Dave Dickerson along with Scott Olson, Chris Jabs, and Wayne Hopkins, compiled one of the largest pitching squads ever. This strong staff joined together to set a new record of eight shutouts in one season. The contributing pitchers were Rody with four, Dic- kerson with three, and 24 Baseball in stripes Olson with one. Steve Thomas, Scott Asbury, Jim Bails, and Tim Horne or Dave Wilkerson rounded out the starting infield. The Charger infield was experienced with three veterans in Bails at shortstop, Asbury at sec- ond base, and Thomas at first base. Hopkins also was at home on the left side of the infield. The catching staff was made up of starters Rody and Tom Jenks and back-up Jim DuBois. DuBois was out for the first part of the season with mono. Jabs, Lee Eby, Dave Steinke, DuBois, and Olson played equal time in the outfield. Hopkins and Jenks also spent time in the field. Although the Chargers ended up at 15-16, they are left with nine returnees and a strong J.V. squad moving up. While sliding into home plate, a Goshen foe gets caught in the dust by junior catcher Tom Jenks. VARSITY BASEBALL, Front Row: Tom Jenks, Jim Bails, Scott Olson, Wayne Hopkins, Scott Asbury, Lee Eby, Tim Horne. Second Row: Coach Dick Siler, Jim DuBois, Dave Dickerson, Dave Steinke, Dave Wilkerson, Chris Jabs, Chris Rody, Steve Thomas, manager Jim Williamson. VARSITY BASEBALL WON LOST 0-10 Goshen Northridge Washington 2-7 Adams 5-6 5-0 New Prairie West Noble Central 9-1 Mishawaka Clay 2-15 2-0 Penn 6-4 LaSalle 2-0 Elston 4-0 Riley Washington 0-1 2-0 Adams Central 0-3 Mishawaka 1-3 NorthWood 2-9 11-13 1-0 Clay 1-0 Penn Elston 3-4 LaSalle 1-2 Riley 1-2 6-5 Wawasee RECORD: 14-13 J.V. BASEBALL, Front Row: Brad Butler, Randy Hoefle, Steve Tracy, Charlie Soptich, Mitch Harrington, Shawn Simmons, Rod Williams, Brett Beaver. Second Row: Jeff Thies, Brad Faus, Rich Pippenger, Scott Ul- rich, Joe Barone, Jeff Kling, Monty Tut- tle. Third Row: Cortez Warren, Craig Kelm, Donnie Asher, Bill Faus, Brian Hostetler, Coach Dan Nommay. JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL WON LOST 13-2 Goshen 8-7 Northridge 12-2 Washington 4-6 Adams 5-6 New Prairie 6-11 2-0 Central 7-4 Mishawaka 11-7 Clay 10-7 Penn Elston 1-4 5-2 LaSalle Riley 6-9 9-6 Washington Adams 2-7 Central 3-4 7-4 Mishawaka 7-2 NorthWood Clay Penn 1-5 8-1 LaSalle 7-0 Riley RECORD: 15-8 Checking his timing before stepping up to the plate is pitcher Scott Olson. He was one of five pitchers. Dust and helmets are in the air as J.V. player Donnie Asher trys to beat out the tag with a slide. Coach Dick Siler sends a signal to one of his runners. Siler has been coaching the Chargers since 1972. Senior Steve Thomas takes a large The varsity team gathers at the ) lead off of first base. Thomas played first _ pitcher’s mound in between innings to base for the Chargers. discuss game strategy. Baseball 25 Junior Lori Glanders demonstrates. the skill ofjudging distance by catchin fly ball. In her first year with Memoria! junior Jane Thurman established team. status. by becoming a captain. “We received new jackets this year that were $27 each.” — JoAnn Timmons SOFTBALL WON LOST 24-10 Mish. Marion Elkhart Central 12-15 Clay 10-15 Washington 13-19 9-5 Mishawaka 6-5 Riley Concord 0-9 11-2 St. Joseph Adams 5-13 Concord 5-11 RECORD 3-4 26 Softball Girls’ softball team ‘gets down to business’ ‘JoAnn Timmons is one of our most consistent pitchers,’’ commented Davenport about a team captain. Oi ‘We had a good com- petitive spirit throughout the team,” said Miss Cindy Davenport, girls’ softball coach. The Memorial girls’ softball team has existed for only two years and changes can already be seen. “‘New members can make a completely differ- ent team, and half the team was made up of sophomores with only two seniors,” explained Daven- port. “The sophomores have really come through to better the team.” ‘‘For the number of sophomores we had, we were a pretty experienced team. Senior JoAnn Tim- mons has done a great job with pitching,”’ stated Miss Davenport, “and shortstop Lori Suomela has contrib- uted greatly to the team. Other stand-outs were Jane Thurman, a transfer Girls’ Softball — Front Row: Doreen Deal, Tina Brown, Debbie Bickel, Jane Hardman, Elaine Holland, Tracy Straub, JoAnn Timmons. Back Row: Robin Stamets, Dee Gatto, Kim Basham, Mari student from Michigan, and sophomores Jane Hardman, Kim Basham, and Tricia Marvel, who were all regular starters commented Davenport. In Coach Davenport’s opinion, “Defense is the most important part of the game.”’ She noted that most of the girls played softball with or against each other in different softball leagues and they know the basic skills of softball and have worked on a hard defense. ‘“‘We have a good at- mosphere when we play,” said Teresa Foy. “‘We know what to do, and we know how to get down to business.” ‘‘A year of experience is giving us a much better season,’ expressed Coach Davenport. “‘I’m really pleased with the large number of girls (16) the team has.”’ Tilford, Debbie George, Tricia Marvel, Dawn Stein, Deidre Rink, Lori Suomela, Teresa Foy, Sarah Simpson, Lori Gland- ers, and Coach Cindy Davenport. Softball 2 7 Despite having a losing season, the girls’ track team did boast some per- sonal accomplishments which were worthy of team pride. Junior Julie Kent was in the spot- light during every meet this year with her skills in the weight events. She owns the school and city records in both the shot put and the discus. Her longest heaves were 371%” and 107’7”, respectively. Coach Ted Noffsinger’s girls fared well in the sectional meet, qualifying two individuals along with the 800 meter relay team. Those going on to regionals in- cluded Kent, Kelly Smith, who took third in the 200 meter dash, and the 800 meter relay team of Lisa Morris, Anna Findlay, Michelle Maier, and Kelly Smith, who set a new school record with a time of 1:51.3. FRONT ROW: Kim Nickel, Lisa Morris, ene Bibeau, Beth Lloyd, gie Ginther, April a Girls’ Track WON 69-36 LOST Penn 32-73 Elston LaSalle 47-58 55-50 Clay Mishawaka 3642-682 65-40 Riley Central 36-69 58-47 Washington I think we did the best we Adams 37-68 could this year, but we'll im- Record 4-5 prove with more hard work. — Julie Kent Using every ounce of energy she can muster, Julie Kent heaves a shot to vic- tory. Her record was 37'1,” at sectionals. 28 Girls’ Track Individuals shine for girl tracksters lins, Susie Vetter, Steph Dexter. Third row: Assistant Coach Betty Bailey, Jenny Chenoweth, Anne Findlay, Tara Allen, Sheila Skaggs; Jackie Peak; Julie Thomas, Tracey Blocher, — After the gun sounds, participants in the hurdles sprint toward the first obsta- cle. Central’s runners took the top two places at the meet. Clearing the bar with ease is sophomore Julie Thomas. She was the top jumper for most of the season. Susie Vetter and Julie Hardman run number one and two in the 800 meter run. Both specialize in distance. Girls’ Track 29 Injuries hurt track team “The overall won loss record had been a disap- pointment to Coach Eger and me. We never reached our full potential due to the unusual amount of injuries. A lot of kids have really improved. We'll be losing good seniors in Snellen- berger, Cockerham, Beaver- son, Gary and Kose. But we've got a lot of good underclassmen in field events to step in, such as (Kelvin) Walker and (John) Soptich. Pm looking forward to next year,” stated Mike Lattimer, field events coach. This year has seen sev- eral records set. Beginning with the indoor season, senior co-captain Dave Beaverson set the record of 2.8 minutes in the 800 meter run. Craig Snellen- berger, also a senior, bet- tered the area standard with a 9:50.7 in the 3200 meter run. That’s a full 20 seconds below the previous record. The relay team of Scott “The meet that was special had to have been Central. It came down to the last relay, and win- ning the relay was a big thrill.” — Mike Sellers 30 Boys’ Track Fair, Lee Mravek, Dave Beaverson and Craig Snellenberger also set an indoor precedent in the 3200. With the opening of the outdoor season, Tony Gary broke the city high jump record with a leap of 69”, surpassing the 1979 record of 684,” set by his brother Mike. Beaverson and Snellen- berger also set outdoor records in the 800 and 3200 meter runs, respectively. In sectional action, weight men Frank Cockerham and John Rose placed first and third, respectively, in shot put. Cockerham also took third in discus. Beaverson took first in the 800 and 1600 meter runs. Pole vaulter Dave Miller and long jumper Kelvin Walker also placed in the sectionals. As a team, the Chargers earned a third with 64 points. Penn Elston 72-52 66%-60% LaSalle 55-45 Goshen 75-52 Clay 73-64 Mishawaka Riley 81-46 68-59 Central 7453 Washington Adams 68-59 RECORD: 6-4 Chuck Himes clears the high hurdles with speed. Himes began the season showing promise as a top sectional hur- dle contender. An injury, however, pre- vented him from completing the season. Front Row — Coach Lattimer, manager Scott Caskey, Frank Cockerham, Craig Snellenberger, Dave Beaverson, Kevin Gundy, Coach Stanley McCray. Second Row — Rick Miller, Bryan Lynch, Don Smith, Mike Sellers, Wad e Patrick, Tony Gary, John Rose, Scott Lightfoot, Ray Jackson. Third Row — Mike Foy, Ray Petit, Kevin Rose, Chuck Himes, Scott Lancaster, Bob Bechtel, John DeJohn, Scott Fair, Alex Callender, Ralph Palmer. Fourth Row — John Soptich, Kelvin Walker, Matt Muday, Harold Weber, Alex Johnson, Randy McDowell, Jeff Seibert, Brian Brown, Mike Demerly, Micah Curry. Fifth Row — Jobie Gar- rett, Brett Arnez, Dave Miller, Bob Hess, Scott Klimek, Lee Mravek, Jim Myers. Back Row — Jeff Malcom, Mike Wierz- bicki, Brian Reecer, Stever Henderson, Pat Hinton, Brian Housand, and Chip Lienhart. Tony Gary shows the form that set his city high jump record of 6'9” breaking the record of 6'8%”. John Rose, senior co-captain, pre- pares to hurl the discus. Rose was also a leading shot putter. Running a 4:20.3 mile helped place Dave Beaverson in the top two runners in Indiana. Boys’ Track 3 1 What’s the ; ting A plannitte™s making floats renting a tux, polishing going on spring vacation, skIpF on Friday and returning on Monday in a sunburned sort of way, dragging the baseball and softball diamonds, receiving scholarship announce- ments, riding bikes;“submitting a poem or drawing to the- GENESIS Arts Issue, searching for a summer - job, retrieving lost tennis balls; - packing away winter clothes, study- ‘ing for final exams, making next - year’s plans, folding-up the rows of. chairs after, commencement, and finishing school on Saturday, May 30 (however, a senior’s last day was May 19) — that’s the final chapter in. the 1981 Charger Story. — Sake Homework and umbrella in band,. Michelle. Hartman leaves school on a misty spring day. nw ss Special thanks to The Elkhart Area Career Center 4 y | Ng: Graphic Arts Department, The Elkhart Truth, ei _ Lindahl-Mosier Photography, Miss Alice McKeehan, er ie 3 and Lithotone, Inc. 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