Francis Joseph Reitz High School - Reflections Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1985 volume:

b3 QLWKWH W Students and faculty were greeted in 1984-85 with a multitude of changes. New schedules, middle schools, shortened lunch periods, additional require- ments for graduation - these were inspired by new state-mandated regula- tions. Others - a renovated gymnasium floor, a new public address system, banks of computers, a display case featuring a long-stored painting of FJ. Reitz; resurfaced parking lots, a tone that replaced the traditional bells, new band uniforms, returned faculty members, a new look for the yearbook - have combined to make this truly a year of changes. As with all changes, some were welcomed, and some took a bit of getting used to. In any case, one thing was indisputable: Things were different! Reflections salutes those changes and recognizes the many things that make a difference in the lives of students: friends, classmates, parents, administra- tors, teachers, counselors, secretaries, sports, organizations, activities, classes, and extracurricular activities. All join to provide a quality education - and what a difference an education makes! Reitz students accepted the challenge of change and e in the traditional spirit of winning that permeates the Hill - adjusted, grew, and graduated. Hoorah for change! What a difference! Student Life Class Pictures ' 17 Academics 65- '3 1 ,1, Winter Sports 74 mm: ;; O ciilllizations 81 5 Con c, 1 AJuWumed Cm Ha... Am , L; m Ecamm' Advertisements 113 V! ummer Supplement a WMWXVIfMIx A W Formula For Success: New Uniforms + New Leader + New Sound : Winning Combination What a difference the band makes! With a new director. With new uniforms. 3 With trophies. With pep! ' The year started out with hard work and fun at band camp, where the new direc- tor, Mr. ARTHUR ADYE, had his first chance to work with the band. Much was accomplished, and the week ended suc- cessfully. In competitions held at Central and Cas- tle, the band received first place awards twice in Over-All, Percussion, Auxiliary, and once in Drum Major. These honors put the band in first place in the City. Receiving a first division at District, which was held in Jasper, allowed the band to advance to Regional competition in Martinsville. This was the first time in many years that the band had ad- vanced so far. Just 24 hours before the competition, 100 brand new uniforms arrived. The entire evening was spent hemming and alter- ing. Bright and early the next morning, the band was ready for performance. The uniforms were ready and so was the show. Uniforms and talent combined for a first division honor! :3;wa ' W i; Talented flag girl Debbie Wright also doubles as Peppy the Panther. , a , - Did you know that? Giving their all, band members let the crowd know what brass is all about. Drum Major Scott Bogard is resplendent in new uniform. $xx. w m $$xe The team won, the music was great, the decorations were beautiful - the night was made for romance, and Only You made it perfect. Homecoming 1984 was celebrated in grand style, and at least for the Court, there was a difference - it was their night to reign. Senior members were Brent Kramer, Shel- lee Fuquay, Curt Bailey, Julie Chipps, Charles Johnson, Romunda Watkins, Jeff Long, Julie Sprinkle, Brett Elder, Ginger Nicholson tQueerO, Russ Milton tKingL and Carrie Nevill. Juniors: Wes Helfrich, Missy Norman, Kristin Reid, Steve Schoettlin. Sophomores: Jeff Neisz, Jane Mulherin, Pete Owers, Crista Carter. Freshmen: Jeff Richardt, Kristie Mossberger, Robert Woosley. Not pictured: Juli An Julian E i 1; E . What A Difference . . . Football Makes xx N xxwwmwx wwwxxKwaxwv3xw Mwww mmmwm V xxwwwtmmxmxwskwxwmwwwwwswwmxmmwwmvmw Mwwmw 3NNNwaNxWNkaNwWwwwwstmwwwxmxv mmmmmxwmxwmmmwmmxmmww mmmm- - mamxxwwxxxwxv m wmw:mmmxwxxxwmxw w xx st wwwwxwmmmxxwwxwwwwwmwxwxxxwxxmxw Kw w Q unnm .wwwmsmw Mxxxwmwwwwwmw ' wwawwmmxwwNmexmxwxwmWW N W Wwkammx xmmmxmw wamwxwww WWWWWXWWWWW xxxxxxwk .. mmmmmmmwmngw . w WNW Wig wwmwxmw Top row: Coach Waterman, Coach Schaefer, Head Coach Bill Hape, Coach Henry Second row: M. Wentzel, T. Niemeier, K. Nelligan, J. Anderson, T. Wilson, 5. Torres, C. Stone, J. Graves, B. Kohlmeyer Third row: J. Vincent, C. Orth, A. Washo, K. Schapker, C. Walker, M. Osborne, D. Lewis, G. Ashby, C. Stewart, E. Wytovak, F. Mackey, T Layne Fourth row: M. Roettger, G. Kitchens, T. Helmer, P. Owers, M. Schnarr, D. Waterman, J. Tucker, C. Sprinkle, J. Crowe, B. Loesch, M. Moore Fifth row: M. Gossman, M. Mayes, J. Neisz, F. Vincent, J. Johann, J. Thomas, K. Hansen, M. Clem, O. Meredith, D. Julian, B. Toone Sixth row: D. Morrell, S. Daughtery, S. Euler, C. Bailey, W. Brown, N. Bavone, D. Killian, S. Schoenbachler, K. Cox, J. Thompson, J. David Bottom row: K. Hormuth, E. Effinger, R. Milton, B. Jochum, S. Rolley, B. Elder, J. Simpkins, T. Bell, G. Hicks, T. Maxey, J. Sprinkle ' Coaches Hape, Henry, Schaefer, and Waterman look over the new crop of Panthers. 11 REitZ FOOtball . . . ATradition WithADifference Kyle Hormuth, Doug Killian, and Greg Hicks, who were named to All-City teams, were the bright spots in a some- what disappointing season for the Pan- thers. Under second-year Head Coach Bill Hape, a Reitz alumnus, the team re- cord ended up at 3-7. The season was filled with injuries and bad breaks, but the Panthers seem des- tined for better things with strong re- turning lettermen. In their defense, the Panthers' first four out of five games were against eventual play-off and state-ranked teams. Homecoming in October was a high- light, with a decisive victory over North, 21-12.. Jerry Simpkins and Brett Elder served as Captains, and the team was coached by Don Henry and Jack Schaefer assisting Head Coach Hape. Taking A Different Route Many students walk the same old pathways every day, stand in the same spot in the hallway every morning, get on the same old bus every night. And isn't that a shame? Some people, though, discovered corners, joined ac- tivities, pursued hobbies, and developed talents! For instance, work and fun combined in power me- chanics tin spite of the frustrationsi, home ec, and sculpture Class, as well as in extracurricular activi- ties. Students learned to work together and play together in an atmosphere of academic freedom. Even though lunch periods were shortened this year, friends still found time to socialize tMello Yello to the rescue . . j even if it was at the crack of dawn. Although some days stretched before us, and the hallways at times seemed long and lonely, most of us were convinced there was a place for us and were determined to find it. We'll remember the classes in which we did some- thing, made something, tasted something, felt something. And we'll remember the people -- Deb- bie in her sweat-box panther suit, Judy's help in the bookstore, Sharon's artistic talent, and Keith's ba- nana bread, which was overshadowed only by his break-dancing. It was, after all, the people who made school iand lifei what it was - without people we might as well have stayed home and taken correspondence courses. And that would have been no fun at all . . . c , ,WmelzivaiW Mmem 14 S ?QQ g 7452 3:: A WVQXW 2A a mewzggw V a w W I M m Wwamwmwyrw WW MWW; Wwwmh 05'! 10y 8 Wongn oulmw NV 1m HkUA .wosur Dmhmdm. AMAm nAmm loel d na Ar B eiBe .la.1.l 65 an a aoo.1 rnrr t1 DDRW aiua .mnwk GGCG MAKM ,5??? , , fag? We Hope We Made A Difference What a difference four years make! We tiptoed into a huge, foreboding building in the fall of '81 - and charged out in June of '85. Upperclassmen were very tall, sophisticated, and intimidating then. Four years later, we are the upperclassmen, the building has shrunk to a normal-sized school, and those new freshmen do look small and inse- cure. Maybe we made a difference - we hope so. Certainly our class spon- sors, Mrs. Jackson and Mr. Orth helped us. They taught us to finish jobs we started, to believe in ourselves, and to build class spirit by working together. We became part of the tradition e blue and gray run a little brighter through our veins, and our lives have been immeasurably enriched by teachers, friends, organizations, and activities. What do we remember? The tornado of '82: total blackout, crashing trees, and NO finals; Spotlight on the Hill - an evening of the performing arts; our speech team e bearer of trophies; and our first- class band; sports, enlarged and strengthened with the addition of soccer and more sports for girls. Coaches have come and gone, but our greatest loss was Coach Jim Barnett, who died after a long, brave battle with cancer. Coach Barnett inspired generations of basketball hopefuls with his quiet, powerful techniques. We remember ET, The Return of the Jedi, and Porky's. And who could forget Michael Jackson, Purple Rain, and Prince and the Revolutions? Madonna and Cyndi Lauper joined Twister Sister and Boy George on the 80's music scene. How long will we remember? Will they make a difference? The Reflections Staff salutes the Class of '85 e all the memories, the good times and the not so good. Whether or not we made a difference, We've got pep, We've got drive - We're the Class Of eighty-five! Kerri Beckham Sally Behme Keith Bell Tracy Bell Trinity Bell Richard Bender Kenneth Bernard Lisbet Bjornstad Dawn Boardman Mark Bottomley Lori Boullie Christopher Boyd 19 x . xi: xSQx ike Batten, Jeff Long and Greg Davault have mastered posing, now what about $7. 0.3 .ln mn Sm 7: n e e r g .m e C a f y m n a e m Leh cm d wn m n .mu Wu h mnow y .mtgh Baek rwro wnrk mmu BmBnm .m ownnoum mBBm YBde t rr B mh my n Ir n h h e nSpn mUCy nnme B.Edn ae.lWa w Whammy KKRA TKM EbPR 20 Steven Burkhart Holly Burns Carol Busch Jeffrey Cardwell It's my serve and if you don't give me the ball I'm going to tell Mr. Farmer! Cynthia Carmen Betty Carney Kimberly Carney Sharon Carpenter Ena Carrethers Meshell Carrethers You're crazy if you think I'm going in that bathroom! 22 Leroy Cheatem Julie Chipps Curtis Clark Bruce Cleek John Cline Julie Conner John Cooper Ronda Cooper Jeffrey Cornett Sherry Cosby Camero Costello Laynie Coudret Charles Crawford Edward Creek Carrie Nevill and Kyle Hormuth share a little P.D.A. in the halls. Michelle Cross Fred Crowe Latosha Cummins Gregory Devault Thomas Dean John Devoy Jane Dezember Robert Doerr Karen Drone David Ekert Jane Edmundson Eric Effinger 23 Students! Francis Elbrink Brett Elder Audrey Elfreich Audra Ellis Wesley Emge Shawn Euler Ann Fehn Brian Ferguson If they're not Clowning around they're blowing their horn! 24 Darren Flener Shawn French Sandra Fuchs Shellee Fuquay 7: Amy Greene .W Krista Certeisen Michelle Gibbs Jeffrey Codby Cheryl Coebel Heather Goebel Diane Goedde Rie Goseki Carl Gray Andrea Greenfield Kari Cresser Steve Griggs David Haddix 25 Irma Hall Gregory Hallam Eric .Hape Julie Hape Emga Edward Happe Christa Harker Kristine Harmon Vicki Harnishfeger Malinda Harth Toby Hartig William Hayden Anthony Head Paul Head Sheila Helmling Hey! Somebody, take my picture! Mark Helsloot Charlene Herndon Elaine Herschelman Michael Hertel Gregory Hicks Thomas Hillenbrand Michael Hobby Jeffrey Hoffman Latroy Holland Tamika Hollerman Troy Hoover Kyle Hormuth Kimberly Hotz Larry Howard Amy Hubbell Sue Huck 27 28 Marlissa Hughes Marci Hunsaker Jason Hunter Matthew Imel David Jackson Mark Jackson Tena James Joseph Jarvis Laura Jeffries Charles Johnson Joyce Johnson Larry Jones Lisa Jones Mr. Higgs presents the Kiwanis football award to Kyle Hormuth. Wes Emge thinks anybody who drinks a soft-drink before 8:30 is crazy. Thomas Jourdan Douglas Killian Scott Kinney Matthew Kissel Rhonda Kissel Katherine Koewler Bradford Kohlmeyer Laura Kokmoor Brent Kramer Ralph Kuykendall Jenny Lacer Marvin Lamar Jeanne Lang Keith Lauer Tracy Lehmann Peggy Lewis Darla Lichtenberg Lori Lindauer Daniel Lindenberg Charles Loesch Jeffrey Long Susan Lovelace Debra Luffman Eric Lupfer Leah Lutz Rikke Lyhne-Nielson Mr. Higgs presents Carrie Neville with the Kiwanis volleyball award. Jeff Long and Ann Fel'm Are out to have a bloody good time. Debra Mackey Alexander Mahrenholtz Kathleen Mann Meryl Marcus Barbara Martin Terry Martin Timothy Maxey Michael McDonough Roxanne McGinnis Kellie McGothen Charles McManus Carole McNaughton Brian Miller Lisa Miller 31 32 Jennifer Mills Russell Mills Russell Milton Kimberlee Minor Mindy Monarch Paul Morell Lisa Mossberger Lisa Nance Elizabeth Nation Helen Neisz Rhonda Nelson Caroline Nevill Ginger Nicholson David Nolan Ronald Nurrenbern Douglas Ohning Dean Wilkinson, Roger Schapker and Jeff Worthing- ton stare in amazement at the cheerleaders. John Karate Kid Cooper and his manager Charles Spiff Johnson are waiting to make their presence at the party of the year. Tamera Oldham Goldie Owen Lisa Owen Cheryl Peerman Julie Peerman Scott Petranek J ohn Petrig Lonnie Phillips Richard Prater David Rainey Danny Randolph Stephen Resing April Reutter Patricia Rexing 33 Q 74 my VMwwa is On the skydiver, can you believe it?! a n d r H a m mom Erica m n ng mHh gmak .m .lrid yt 5 hp eeRo eouu uuca H hm R nRRR R sh . RRm o a n 15c r .Paaem tnai hdan .ldrb tnbV pnhe l. enr. oarl .mr .k 1n.180 C a6 m0 3 O SLTR SDBK SDMK .m 4 3 Rae Ann Schapker Roger Schapker Glenn Schmitt Wendy Schnee Regene Schneider Paul Seaman Daryn Shanks Bryan Sherlock Michelle Shockley Audra Shrode Loranelle Shultz Jerry Simpkins Sue Simpson Tom Hillenbrand masters the drums during pep as- semblies. 36 Dennis Sims Juli Skinner Christopher Smith Craig Smith Jeffrey Smithhart David Spencer Tamera Springer Jeffrey Spinkle Julie Sprinkle Michael Stone Lisa Stuckey Mia Tanner DeMarco Thacker Linda Thomas Sandra Titzer Jennifer Toone Tina Trautvetter Michael Tyree Anna Umbach Kelly Vanzant Lana Walker Angela Wargel Jon Warren Cynthia Wasson Romunda Watkins Julie West Lyle West MaryAnn Whalen Just think, Frankenstein got started this way. 37 38 Carrie White Timothy White Thomas Wigand Michael Wiggington Lori Wilhite Dean Wilkinson Angela Will Karen Williams Shannon Williams Darryl Winters Sandy Wolf Cheryl Woods Those not pictured are: Thomas Alexander Gidget Carter Scott Daugherty Keith Green Robert Jochum Sharon Maple Duane Martin Leann Minton Stacy Smith Joseph Tucker Jeffrey Worthington William Burris mxglli T 1 Alb 40 K. Albin B. Arney J. Baumgart D. Boardman D. Brandsasse K. Bruce C. Bullock H. Cheatem A. Allen J. Baily E. Bavone J. Boatman K. Brizius K. Bruce J. Burns E. Choat V. Allen B. Bain E. Bennett 5. Bogard L. Broesch T. Brumitt C. Campbell M. Cissna J. Angermeier J. Baker B. Benson G. Bohleber A. Brown A. Brunson D. Carnahan E. Clark C. Antey L. Barker G. Bentley M. Bohleber K. Brown L. Brunson J. Carnahan J. Claude T. Appell B. Barnes T. Benton D. Bolin C. Brown M. Brush L. Caton M. Clem A. Aramowicz R. Barth K. Bittner D. Bragdon S. Browning K. Bryant J. Chapman J. Clemons T. Aramowicz J. Barthel K. Balser V. Bragg G. Bruce S. Bryant M. Cheaney L. Coffman C. Conaway M. Davis T. Dilworth M. Flener J. Gates P. 6055 T. Hert T. Imes C. Cornett W. Davis D. Downey S. Flick L. Gates P. Guinn A. Hobbs M. Jesse S. Cotte B. Dean T. Durell C. Foote M. Gears 5. Hall J. Hobgood J. Johann K. Cox T. Deem S. Eickhoff K. Forbes D. Gibbs A. Hammond R. Hoerner T. Johns B. Crick K. DeMoss T. Elder C. Forcum N. Gibson J. Harrington D. Hostettler E. Johnson J. Damm B. Devillez R. Faust T. Frankenberger H. Coebel R. Harvey J. Houpt L. Johnson L. Damm T. Deweese T. Fehrenbacher T. Franklin R. Goddwin M. Hawes M. Hunter A. Johnson J. David D. Diekman D. Fleig S. Fulton L. Gordon W. Helfrich D. Hurst D. Julian 41 42 C. Kapper J. Lefler R. McConnell B. Mitchell 5. Murray C. Oxley K. Pfister M. Kemp C. Lilly N. Lynn S. McCulley T. Momon J. Myrick K. Pace C. Phipps J. Kissel G. Lincoln L. Lyons A. McCullough A. Moore C. Neal C. Paddock S. Plough B. Kissinger M. Lipking S. Lythgoe R. McLean M. Moore K. Nelligan D. Parry J. Post M. Koewler K. Logsdon S. Marts L Mercer B. Morris T. Niemeier D. Peckinpaugh S. Price J. Kohlmeyer J. Long K. Marx D. Mikesell R. Moser M. Norman M. Peerman K. Quinlin M. Laubscher F. Love P. Matthews J. Miller R. Mullen S. Orth R. Pemberton T. Quirk T. Layne M. Love H. McAfee C. Minchey K. Murphy W. Owen K. Pfender J. Randolph D. Reed P. Rueger J. Schweikarth T. Singer B. Southern L. Stucke R. Townsend T. Vaughn K. Reid K. Rutledge D. Sebree A. Sloan F. Sparks J. Suh 5. Travis J. Viars P. Rheinlander M. Schell J. Seckinger A. Smith S. Springer E. Sussman B. Trent F. Vincent M. Roettger D. Scheu T. Shaw G. Smith 5. Stanley 8. Suter 5. Tucker S. Vincent K. Rogers 5. Schoenbachler M. Shelton R. Smith D. Staub K. Talley T. Tyler H. Wade K. Rogers 5. Schoettlin H. Sherman T. Smithhart J. Stauber R. Thomas K. Ulrich D. Wallace T. Rogers J. Schultheis L. Sherman D. Smock K. Steele J. Thompson L. Vanbunker C. Wargel J. Roy K. Schutz S. Sherman J. Snyder B. Stewart M. Titzer A. Vanzant L. Waterman 43 44 D. Watson T. Winstead K. Weber M. Winters C. Wepfer J. Woods JUNIORS S. Wiethop S. Wilcox B. Wooley D. Wright M. Wilkerson M. Wulff M. Wilson K. Winiger L. Adams R. Baldwin T. Best R. Boylls L. Brumitt B. Cardin J. Cheshire D. Cox D. Allen J. Barron T. Bland F. Bradford 5. Brzezinski S. Carpenter D. Collier K. Crane J. Anderson C. Bateman W. Bland C. Brooke D. Burgdorf C. Carter A. Collins B. Crowe -T. Appell R. Beach W. Bland K. Brooks A. Brumeister E. Carter R. Collins J. Crowe G. Ashby D. Beasley R. Bohrer J. Brown T. Butler P. Carter M. Combs M. Crowe SOPHOMORES K. Ashley D. Bennett B. Boring J. Brown M. Bryne B. Carver J. Compton T. Daniel C. Ausenbaugh 8. Berlin T. Bowers S. Brown C. Cain G. Causey K. Conner K. Daugherty B. Baker T. Beshear L. Boyle D. Brucken J. Calvert C. Cheaney D. Cordell J. Davault T. Davidson L. Devine L. Elfreich S. Fleming K. Cauger D. Graves K. Hansen C. Harth R. Davis R. Diaz D. Ellard T. Fleming N. Gehrig J. Grubb T. Happe S. Hatfield R. Davis C. Dill 8. Elliott C. Fortune S. Gerbig M. Hadley C. Hardin S. Hatfield T. Davis J. Dixon E. Englert T. Franklin A. Gerteisen C. Hale W. Hargett M. Hauschild M. Deffendall A. Dockery D. English 5. Fritts 8. Gibson J. Haley T. Harmon D. Hawkins SOPHOMORES G. Deig S. Dockery M. English T. Punches C. Gillenwater C. Hall L. Harris C. Hayden A. Demuth H. Donaldson S. Epley C. Garnett M. Gossman D. Ham A. Hart 5. Hayes J. Deutsch R. Edwards J. Esparza M. Gates J. Graves D. Hamner C. Hart A. Helfrich 47 48 C. Helm C. Holder L. Joest M. Kemp K. Kopec J. Linegar M. Martin L. McDowell T. Helmer V. Holmes H. John D. King G. Kuykendall T. Lipking D. Mayes J. MCGregor SOPHOMORES T. Hempfling K. Hotz E. Johnson D. King A. Lawrence B. Loesch M. Mayes M. McGuire B. Herrmann . Hunsaker Jones Kissel Layden Lupfer Mayville MCGuyer G. Hettenbach J. Hunter J. Kasinger S. Kissinger L. Layne F. Mackey K. McBride J. McNaughton K. Huston S. Kasper G. Kitchens M. Lee Y. Malone M. McBride A. McVey B. Hill M. Ingleheart K. Kebortz S. Knapp D. Lewis D. Manz J. McCown O. Meredith K. Hoffmeyer J. Jackson H. Kello L. Koewler M. Lindsey K. Martin T. McCullough J. Miller R. Miller J. Morelos T. Niemeier T. Pace D. Phillips 5. Rhodes B. Sauter A. Skelton M. Minton D. Mossberger D. Nolte K. Pate J. Phillips C. Richards K. Schapker J Smith SOPHOMORES C. Mockobee B. Mounts K. Ohanrahan R. Patrick T Pollard L. Riggle S. Schnaare B. Spillman T. Moit J. Mulherin G. Orth K. Pearce 5. Powers J. Roten M. Schnarr C. Sprinkle S. Monarch R. Murphy M. Osborne A. Peau K. Quakkelaar J. Russler K. Scott S. Stagg E. Moore S. Neal K. Overfield B. Peerman D. Ramsden P. Ruthenburg J. Seckinger J. Staley J. Moore J. Neisz B. Owens L. Penick H. Randolph S. Sailer R. Seidehamel C. Stewart M. Moorhead D. Nelson P. Owers A. Petranek K. Rash C. Sanders C. Shappell B. Stock 50 C. Stone 5. Torres J. Vincent J. Warren M. Weightman C. Wiley D. Stone J. Tucker M. Vicent D. Waterman T. Weightman D. Will S. Strieter M. Turpin M. Volkman S. Waters M. Wentzel T. Wilson L. Swallows J. Uloth M. Vonderahe J. Watkins C. West W. Winiger D. Switzer M. Ulrich T. Wagner 5. Weber K. Whipple T. Winstead J. Talley T. Valentine C. Walker G. Webster A. White P. Winterheimer B. Toone R. Vaughn S. Wambach S. Webster C. Wietop C. Wulf K. Toone L. Vetters P. Wargel J. Weigant M. Wigand E. Wytovak ma : KE FRESHMEN MA P. Abshire A. Appel L. Barchet R. Berg L. Boyd M. Bruce C. Byers M. Caton R. Adams D. Armstead B. Barnett J. Besaw A. Boylls T. Bruce J. Cameron L. Chastain FRESHMEN g Mywvvxwi ax: J. Allega B. Arrigo S. Barnett M. Beswick S. Bradford V. Bufkin J. Camire K. Childers A. Allen B. Ashby T. Barnett J. Bice K. Bratt S. Burgdorf R. Campbell D. Clark J. Allen T. Babbs G. Barr K. Billings K. Braukhoff A. Burkdoll J. Cardenas S. Cole S. Anderson C. Baker J. Barrit B. Blackford G. Bray P. Burns E. Carp K. Coleman T. Anderson B. Barchet A. Becker J. Boling S. Brown P. Burton S. Carter M. Combs Sax WWVVWKWWVQQ B. Anker B. Barchet B. Belangee R. Boring L. Bruce M. Busby J. Castleman P. Cornett D. Corpe J. Damm J. Dossett R. Embry M. Fleig M. Fowler J. Goins R. Grubbs T. Crabtree D. Davidson J. Doty J. Erkman J. Flener Q. French T. Gordon L. Grundon FRESHMEN P. Cree 5. Davidson D. Drake D. Euler L. Fletcher W. Friend C. Graff D. Guetling S. Crider D. Dean W. Drake S. Euler B. Foerster J. Gass L. Green L. Hadley D. Crow B. Deem D. Dyehouse A. Evitts L. Foote J. Geiser D. Greenwood H. Halbrook W. Crow E. DeHaven C. Effinger R. Farmer M. Forshee G. Given L. Gresser D. Hale D. Cummins D. Dennison L. Elbrink T. Fenwick E. Fortune M. Goad G. Groben E. Hale J. Cusic E. Dietz L. Elpers M. Fields R. Foster K. Godsey M. Grubb J. Hall 54 K. Hallam L. Hauschild T. Henderson L. Holder K. Hurt L. Johann L. Kavanaugh R. King J. Haller L. Havill S. Heneisen K. Holtzclaw R. Hurtz T. Johnson D. Keller R. Kirk FRESHMEN K. Ham W. Haygood K. Higgins K. Holtzclaw T. Hyneman W. Johnson C. Kelley K. Knight M. Hammond J. Head V. Higginson K. Hormuth N. Ingle M. Jones P. Kelley G. Koch T. Hankins J. Healy T. Hildenbrand L. Hostettler R. Ingram R. Jones S. Kelsey S. Krueger B. Hape M. Helsloot J. Hillenbrand H. Howell J. Jarrell J. Jourdan J. Key L. Kuykendall C. Harge T. Hempfling T. Hinderliter J. Hubbard L. Jeffries D. Julian B. Kidwell T. Lacer D. Hartig P. Henderson A. Hobby J. Hunter J. Jennings J. Julian R. Kieffner W. Lacer S. LaForrest G. Madden M. McAlister B. McReynolds M. Montgomery B. Musser K. Owen T. Perdue D. Latham C. Mann C. McCallister P. Meeks A. Moore J. Nash C. Owens L. Petitjean FRESHMEN C. Lauderdale K. Markee N. McConville J. Mills W. Morris J. Neisen J. Parker J. Petrig H. Layden K. Martin K. McCormick R. Minton W. Morris C. Null L. Parks M. Pfister L. Lenfers J. Martinez K. McCullough M. Mitchell A. Moser B. Oldham C. Parmley J. Phillips D. Lewis J. May L. McCullough S. Mitchell K. Mossberger P. OLeary A. Patel M. Phipps J. Loeffler L. Mayes K. McGill A. Mockobee A. Mulherin R. Orman S. Patton B. Pike M. Lynch M. Mayes S. McIntyre L. Montgomery A. Murphy G. Orshovsky D. Pearl G. Plough SS 56 T. Poole E. Robertson D. Sander D. Schweitzer J. Simmons D. Staley M. Thomas C. Wagner K. Raleigh E. Robinson T. Scheller K. Seidehamel C. Simpson K. Steurer J. Thompson D. Walker FRESHMEN T. Ray J. Rodenberg R. Schenk A. Sensmeier L. Sisson D. Stocker D. Tieken M. Wallace T. Rexing R. Rogers C. Schmitt K. Shekell S. Smith K. Stokes L. Trautvetter J. Ward J. Richardt N. Ross R. Schmitt K. Sherlock S. Snodgrass C. Stone A. Umbach K. Wargel T. Riney M. Ruff N. Schnarr T. Sherman J. Snyder M. Stuckey D. Vaughn B. Wasson D. Rittenbery G. Russell K. Schnautz D. Shrode S. South C. Thies C. Villines B. Wasson R. Ritter T. Saalwachter D. Schnell K. Siekmann J. Spain C. Thomas J. Vinson D. Waterman FRESHMEN A. Waters D. Weese T. Weiss T. Welch B. Wells E. Westendorf D. Whalen C. White M. Wilhite B. Will A. Williams T. Williams J. Wimpelberg I Winiger S. Wolf R. Woosley A. Wright T. Wright C. Young 57 422x??? wmmmwv MW WWWW What A Difference Friends Make wax w Ao. A. $0 w, m m R RHS Boys, Here's Lookin' At You Kid xAMZ A ww away Wwwxv; '9? 79,, 999,321 x ? ? Ill 59. Report To The Office Green slips terrorize some stu- dents, brings smiles to others, and puzzle the rest. One signed EH may mean you've won an award, been elect- ed president, or are about to re- ceive a shiny red apple tfor a smiling principaD for your team efforts. RA may mean you're in trou- ble, but you approach knowing that Mr. A will always be fair and act in your best interests. Mr. Hartig's bold DH tin felt- tip penl means your scheduling problems have been solved OR that you really do have three math classes. Principal Edmund Higgs, Assis- tant Principals Donald Hartig and Robert Adams e men who make a difference! Without their guidance, encour- agement, and discipline, there would be no RHS. 66 Students say thank you to all those behind the desks who make it happen: Joyce Newman, Phyllis Brown, Nancy Ackerman, Jane Hettenbach, Frances Downing, Joanne DeWeese, and Carol Peckenpaugh. Counselors Webber, DiDomizio, Miller, and Jones Mr. Webber: Yes, of course I remember when your dad made that big play! Mr. D: How would you feel about T 8:1? I think you'd be a great mechanic . . . Mrs. Miller: Good study habits are essential . A . Mr. Jones: You just won a scholarship! The Social Studies department pictured above includes Mr. Wiist, Mr. Freece, Mrs. Wisdom, Mr. Heard, Mrs. Roberts, Ms. Snyder, Mr. Bahn and Mr. McIntosh. Pictured above right are Mr. Hammonds and Mrs. Wessel. The English department pictured below includes Mrs. Norrick, Mr. Brum- ley, Mrs. Beck, Mrs. Qualls, Mrs. Tuggle, Mrs. Kattau, Mrs. Buckingham, Mrs. Alsop and Mrs. Staff. To the right, Mr. McIntosh and Mr. Baize commentate at home football games. 67 Ms. Beeler has learned to put things like smelly gym clothes out of her mind, but somedays she wishes she could put them out of the state. 68 Pictured above left are Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Klipsch of the Home Economics department and Mr. Meyerholtz, Agri-Business teacher. Pictured above is the Math department which includes Mrs. Koch, Ms. Merrill, Mrs. Lentz, Mr. Heilman, Mr. Albin and Mr. Hoge. The Physical Education Department pictured below includes Ms. Beeler, Mr. Farmer, Mrs. Owen, Mr. Henry, Mr. Andress, Mr. Latham and Mr. Schaffer. M XNS 3x1 u V ngch $3: $3! , h $ $ tithh hf $1M t f Er mmn 9a $s$$i$$d h gt itt tech em$gxht W Re 0a 3? 9?th ' hat: ,$ $x Akwk m N6 3m Enaiwxa ks mfg, q 5?: w t Asa: ts i5: g 3! 1'??? W: Am Cm m; tEtKVWSEC $33M: Pictured to the right is the Busi- ness department which includes Mrs. King, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Luck, Mr. Beadle, Mrs. Anger- meier and Mr. Hopper. second pictured on the right in- cludes Science teachers, Mr. Ly- ons, Mr. Aramowicz, Mr. Hub- bard, Mr. Grayson, Mr. Weater- holt and Mr. Bratt. Ms. Snyder and Mr. Freece find it a little difficult to gather around christ- mas tree, but they find no difficulty in counting the days until vacation. :1 iv. v? 4 A h a 3a 3 av :2 Marry, 6..., The Language Department pictured above includes Mrs. Kirkman, Mrs Orth. Beck, Miss Fisher and Mr. is the Special Education department ight Below are Vocational Advisor, Mrs. Firestone and which includes Ms. Perdue, Mrs. Watson, M5. the Nurse, Mrs. Berneking. Spindler and Mrs. Metcalf. To the r Above, the Industrial Arts department includes Mr. Robling, Johnston, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boyd, and Mr. Fellwock. To the left, Mr. Haygood leads the girls choir with a chord. Below Swami Gary Bahn, doing a normal day's work? Mr. Egggxya. ngyizzzg The Boys Basketball team got off to a win- ning start by defeating Vincennes Rivet. They have played many tough opponents and have represented Reitz well. The Panthers have played three teams ranked in the Top 20. They defeated 20th ranked New Albany. But the Panthers lost to undefeated and 7th ranked Princeton by two points and 17th ranked Vincennes by two points also. The Panthers are a well-balanced team and have many leading scorers. Senior forward Greg Hicks holds the record for the most points scored in a game this season with eighteen points. Below surrounding Coach Farmer are from left: Manager Bruce Cleek, Kemp Layden, Jeff Long, Doug Waterman, Demarco Thacker, John Cooper, Rick Goedde, Greg Hicks, Kyle Hormuth, Mark Tyler, Rick Moser, Terry Ringo and Rodney Compton. WxmG i. w , The boys reserve, coached by Charles Lawrence are gaining the experience they will need to tackle the task of becoming varsity players next year. L to R are: Manager Tony Niemier, H. Cheatem, S. Hayes, M. Volkman, M. Osborne, T. Winstead, Manager Rick Davies, J. Hobgood, D. Ham, R. Compton, K. Layden, D. Waterman, J. Brown, T. Tyler and Manager Darren Cox. The freshman team, who have had an up and down season anxiously await moving up to the reserve level next year. L to R are: Manager Steve Anderson, R. Rodgers, J. Damm, B. Deem, L. Greenwood, M. Montgomery, T. Hillenbran, R. Woosley, B. Hape, J. Richardt, G. Given, B. Ashby, A. Klipsch, C. Lauderdale, D. Kieffner, and Coach Kelly. What A Difference Lady Panthers Make Three little points e that's all that stood between the LadytPanthers and the Sectional Title. 010-37, in favor of Bossel In spite of their disappointment, the ladies had a season to be proud of. Until the finals, they had won sectional games by 20 point margins to end the season with a 17-4 re- cord. Coach Joe Weber believes it was a truly remarkable year. With three seniors, three juniors, two sophomores, and three fresh- man, the team was well-balanced and every game was a team effort. Since three of our losses came from teams ranked in the Top 20, we must feel good about the year, continued Coach Weber. The biggest asset, according to the coaches, was the enthusiam of the fans. Shellee Fuquay, Sue Simpson, and Diane Goedde, all seniors, served as team captains for '84-85 . Shellee was top scorer with an average of 15.7 points per game. The Lady Panthers share second place in the e Pictured from L to R.: B. Cardin, S. Fuquay, S. Simpson, D. Goedde, A. Brown, E. Choate, S. Snodgrass, S. Clty and SIAC. McCulley, J. Long, K. Hormuth, L. Montgomery 78 T0 the left Belinda Cardin is distracted from a series huddle but this doesn't affect her top notch performance. Above Erica Choate finds a seat amongst all the junk to tie her shoe. Photo By Hal Photo By Hal Pictured from L to R; L. Elfreich, K. Quakkelaar, S. Strieter, A. Jones, H. Layden, S. Krieter, M. Vonderahe, A. Wright, A. Moore, J. Moore, 5. Snodgrass, A. Burmeister, T. Lacer, and Coach Gloria Schwartz. 79 NWWX w FFA The FFA has been very busy this year, having participat- ed in the county fair display, leadership camp programs, district contest and landscape work around school prop- erty. Officers and members attended the National FFA Convention and State FFA Convention where they re- ceived honors for ranking thirteenth in the state out of 212 Chapters. They hope to accomplish many adventure- some tasks this year with the help of their 1985 Officers: Brian DeVillez, Greta Hardin, Brian Kissinger, Becky Grisham, Mari Combs, Kevin Pate, and Lori Koewler. 52mm: V 9,. ' alPhotos By Hal Several OEA members have been successful again this year. At the OEA district contest held at Castle High School, there were many winners from Reitz High School. Among the winners were Seniors Janie Dezember, Cheryl Peerman, Jennifer Toone, Bruce Cleek, Lori Wilhite, Glen Schmidt, Peggy Lewis, and Junior Marcie Jessie. All of these students placed high in their events. Students who received top honors will compete at State in Indianapolis on March 8th and 9th. If these students should take top honors at state, they will compete in the Nationals in Houston, Texas. The Senior OEA Officers, pictured above deft to rightl are Janie Dezember tDistrict X V.PJ, Mindy Nonarch, Cindy Wasson, Lori Wilhite, Cheryl Peerman, Peggy Lewis, Michelle Shockley, and Carrie White The Junior OEA Officers, pictured at left deft to rightl are Marty Titzer, Karen Winiger, Misty Gears, Jenny Woods, and Amy Hammonds 83 Speechy Keen! l The Speech Team has once again had a superi- or speech season thanks to hard work and the coaching of Mr. Bob Brunley. They have worked up a tremendous reputation in South- ern Indiana for winning so much that several area rival schools started wearing Reitz Bust- ers buttons. The Reitz NFL responded by wearing Psyche! buttons of their own. Winning does not come easy to them. Most categories work every day after school for hours. Although the speech season generally runs from November to April, they work all year long preparing for workshops, helping the Middle School Speech program and rais- ing money for their various trips. Reitz is vir- tually the only speech team in Evansville that travels overnight. This year they traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio, for a meet that lasted two days. Over 104 schools competed in the meet and Reitz finished 4th. Semi-finalists were: Stan Angermeier, Lacee Vadbunker, Andrea Nowling, Marlissa Hughes, Darren Haygood, Carrie Nevill, Lee Ann Lyons, Mary Koewler, and Lisa Caton. g They had a rather big disappointment going to the Munster meet. After a six hour bus ride they found that the meet had been canceled because of snow. Nevertheless, they have had an awesome sea- son with a record of 194 to 3! They have competed in eight varsity and two novice meets and will be going for their 8th sectional and 2nd regional win. Congratula- tions and Good Luck Speech Team! 84 - Photo By Hal me.WMMMWWWN w W , . Please Mr. Brumley, no more R!ese's! iPhoto By' Hal VOLLEYGIRLS Under direction of Coach Sharon Long, the Lady Panthers started off the season with a bang by receiving a first place trophy by winning the Central Tourney. The Panthers had an up and down season, said Coach Long who has coached the volley girls for two seasons. The Panthers had no home floor due to the delayed construc- tion of the new gym floor which proved to be a disadvantage. Above: left to right - Angie Will, Kelly Bryant, Carrie Ne- vill, Amy Brown, Kendyl Albin, Ginger Nicholson, Kelly Murphy, Sue Simpson, Missing are Elaine Herschelman, Jen- ny Long, Marlene Vonderahe, Luanne Montgomery, Maura Helsloot and Coach Sharon Long. Right: Descending order e Sherry Snodgrass, Karen Gauger, Carrie Mann, Patty Kelly, Kelly Bryant, Kelly Murphy, Jill McNaughton, Kara Quakkelaar, Buffy Baker, Joeli Staley, Christi Ingram, Missing are Marlene Vonderahe, Luanne Montgomery, Maura Helsooot and Coach Sharon Long. Below: Volley girls take a break from action to grab a bite to eat during the Gibson Southern Tourney. Wrestling Success . Successful is the word to describe the 1984-85 season. The 5-2 season of the Reitz wrestling team ended at the Bloomington Semi- State. The 22 guys have ' worked hard to become one of the top teams in the city. Photo By Hal First row deft to righD - Jerry Loeffler, Shawn French, Craig Smith, Brad Arney, John Petrig, Mark Pfister, and Quentin French. Second row - Shawn Euler, Tom Wigand, Mark Helsloot, Larry Howard, Dennis Morell, Mark Wigand, Kevin McBride. Third row - Robby Doerr, Joe Thomas, Jason Hunter, Chuck Effinger, and Chad Stewart. Photo By Hal Matmaids Back Wrestlers The matmaids have backed the wrestlers through the year, during good times and bad. They have supported the wrestlers by selling candy and Panther pins and have welcomed visiting teams and sold refreshments at the meets. Members of the Matmaids are Sam Elliot, Lisa Morris, Lori Water- man, Stephanie Hatfield, Michelle Forshee, Lisa Gresser. Second row: Lorena Havill, Leann Jeffries, Kim Rogers, Cheryl Holder, Tracy Baabs, Janie Philips and Laura Hostettler. Below with Adam, are Vice-President Stephanie Hatfield, Secre- tary Lori Waterman, Treasurer Sam Elliott, and President Lisa Mor- ris. atPhoto By Hal 89 The varsity Cheerleaders pictured above from left to right are as follows: Kendyl Albin, Kelli Talley, Missy Norman, Sherri Flick, Holly Wade, Jeanne Lang, Romunda Watkins and Kel- ly Bryant. Dressed in white and pictured at right are freshman Cheer- leaders: Kelly Siekmann, Ann Mulherin, Kristie Mossberger, Lisa Elpers, Juli An Julian, Susan Patton. Photg By Hal Photo By Hal Photo By Hal , the Panther a V t . mmw tPhotos By Hal R-R-REI-IIITZ REITZ REITZ VIC-TO-RY yell the cheerleaders with energy and pride. The Cheerleaders have done an outstanding job sparking the spirit of the student body and the Panther fans. The blue and gray girls have been the key to the bubbly enthusiasm the frolic and play and the unconditional spirit and support that have led the school to victory far beyond the football fields and basketball courts Reserve cheerleaders pictured below from left to right are as follows: Jennifer Talley, Marylou Wilkerson, Jane Mulherin, Missy Martin, Kristi Daugherty and Amy Helfrich. MA A V ... J APTAIN e N CAPTAIN e X Photo By Hal 91 4 . . IX 1 aFPhotos By Hal H illtoppers Kick Off Reitz's high spirited Hilltoppers per- formed at all home games, football and basketball. They attended a drill team camp over the summer where they learned the dance routines. The Hilltoppers appreciate all the support and patience given to them by their sponsor, Mrs. Nancy Qualls. The 1984-85 Hilltoppers were Sherri Ber- lin, Karen Brown, Jodi Carnahan, Ju- lie Clemons, Lori Damm, Cathy For- cum, Pam Quinn, Erin Johnson, Cherie Kappert, Lisa Layne, Gina Lin- coln, Lisa Morris, Paula Rueger, and Sandy Titzer. This year's captains were Lori Damm and Sandy Titzer. . . . But That Choir Could Sing . . . One of the prides of the Hill still exists today as it has for decades. Of course the Reitz Vocal Music Program is the subject of this matter. Once again under the direction of Mr. James Haygood, all programs are unique and strong. Mr. Haygood, after a year's sabbatical leave, is back and seems renewed with excitement and enthusiasm. The program is led by the Concert Choir and also an elite group of members called Sounds of the Hill. Other programs consist of mixed chorus, and girls' and boys' prep chorus. All in these groups are talented and destined to become Con- cert Choir members. This year's Concert Choir was involved in a vari- ety of musical activities. Of course the traditional Christmas Concert Standing Room Onlyl was a high point. Another Reitz Concert Choir traid- tion is the Germania Maennerchor Madrigal which once again proved to be successful. Just knowing they were good wasn't quite enough as the Concert Choir proved its excel- lence in numerous contests throughout the year. Despite the fact the Choir is usually traditional in its performances, Mr. Haygood is not afraid to try new and different types of productions. In March this year they performed the Brahm's Re- quiem with a professional orchestra and the representatives of a decade of concert choir alum- ni. Although each of the choirs displayed its tal- ents well this year, once again the Reitz Showcase proved to be the highlight of the season. Sounds Of The Hill Kick Up Their Heels Photo By Hal This year's 1984-85 Sounds of the Hill consist of approxi- mately 23 members. Under the direction of Mr. James Haygood, this group has already performed over six con- certs this year. The highlights included singing at the Tenth St. Nicholas Grandfest, singing with the Choir on the walkway downtown and participating in the 5010 and Ensemble contest. All of the members spent long hours learning the choreography and music which is the spe- cialty of Sounds. They gave a wonderful spring concert and performed their traditional Dinner Theater produc- tion with Panther style and Class. The head choreographer was Holly Wade and the piano accompanist was Audrey Elfreich. Mwmmww t N v t The All-City is made up of outstanding vocalists from the various city high schools. The students are chosen by a group of judges who selects the students after they have auditioned. Those who audition must sing a piece they have already pre- pared and they must do sight reading. Some of the year's choir events included touring St. Louis and performing various concerts, one of which was at the Christ Church Cathedral. The All-State choir is an even more prestigous group. The two Reitz students selected to be all- state members were Barbara Bain and Anna Um- bach. tPhoto By Hal Members of the All-City Choir include: tfirst rowT Joeli Staley, Ellen Browning, Mike Batten, Heath Goebel, Rodney Townsend, Cindy Paddock, and Barbara Bain. Second row: Greg Davault, Brent Carver, and Heather Goebel. Third Row: Anna Umbach, Alizabeth Aramowicz, Andy Hubbard, Darrin Haygood, Paul Head, Melody Grubb, Kelly PEister, Barb Owens, and Traci Aramowicz. Fourth row: Patty Kelly, Melissa English, Benji Spillman, Tim White, Matt Imel, and Matt Caton. 95 96 The Reitz Marching Band had an outstand- ing undefeated year. They dominated high school marching competitions by receiving first division awards at both district and regional contests. The band provided the audience with half- time entertainment at football and basket- ball games. Most importantly, the band heightened the spirit of the Panther fans and team members. Photo By Hal Award-winning drum majors Scott Bogard and Bryan Sherlock. Scott, is that little strap hard to keep under your chin? Pictured to the left are All-City band members. First row: H. McAfee, S. Wam- bach, 5. Wolf, J. Umbach, P. Kelley, P. Matthews, L. McDowell. Second row: J. Uloth, K. Seidehamel, P. Durell, J. Kasinger, D. Mayes, B. Stew- art, M. Shelton, T. Barnett. Third row: B. Sherlock, S. Ulrich, 5. Bradford, B. Hape, R. Seidehamel, K. Sherlock, B. Ruff. Fourth row: J. Hillenbrand, S. Bogard, J. Heely, D. Ohning, G. Plough, T. Deem, M. Hobby. semble Band Left: Pep Band Photo By Hal Above left: Wind En- Above right: Concert 97 IL Jazz Band puttin' on the hits Scott Bogard and Bryan Sherlock not only make good drum majors but they work well as Althtate orchestra members also. Orchestra has the class Members of the All-City Orchestra pose for a moment of recognition. Being in All-City is an honor which these students have worked hard to achieve. Members include S. South, L. Lyons, J. Seckinger, B. Foester, K. Ulrich, and J. Seckinger. Student Council Making A Difference The Student Council officers, pictured at left are: faculty advisor, Mr. Freece; president, Staci Fulton; vice-president, Barb Bain; and secretary, Traci Aramowicz, were kept very busy this year. Below Student Council members eagerly worked to orga- nize the Thanksgiving Basket Drive. Photo By Hal Shown at right are the Student Coun- cil members who made the many ac- tivities possible this year. Sponsoring Football and Basketball Homecoming, Turnabout, Toys-for-Tots fundraiser, they still found time to have a most successful Thanksgiving Basket Drive. Collecting over 3,000 canned goods and nearly $900, they provided a truly thankful meal for over 40 families. Photo By Hal Students Making A Difference Horizon's students leading the way Horizons Leadership Academy is a program to help seniors learn the skills of leadership, re- sponsibility, and decision-mak- ing. Five seniors were selected from Reitz along with twenty other students from around the city. These students attended a week long camp, in which they participated in group activities, seminars, and discussions with public officials. Students that participated in Ho- rizons are Jane Edmundson, Ju- lie Chipps, Diane Goedde, and Sue Simpson. Ellen Browning is not pictured. Mrs. Norrick- Urash was the student advisor. Youths learning first hand The Optimist Clubs of Evans- ville sponsored a Youth Appre- ciation Day in which ten stu- dents from Reitz attended a breakfast held in the Florida Room at the Executive Inn and spent the day visiting places such as the office of the superin- tendent of the Evansville Plan- ning Commission, the Water Works department, the city jail and other local facilities. Representatives chosen by Mr. Higgs are pictured below: Shel- lee Fuquay, Lisa Stuckey, Dawn Boardman, Carrie Nevill, Kris Harmon, Charles Johnson, Sher- ry Cosby, Jeff Long, and John Cooper. Not pictured is Tena James. Photo By Hal . ft'i'Kk ?;itmw m WM: 99151 345W 9 00V Taking a firm stand in the debate i Freshman Carol Owens is literally knocked down by Lisa Caton, Alizabeth Aramowicz, and Barb Owens. Debating their way through a fairly successful season were: Alizabeth Armowicz, Steve Burkhart, Lisa Caton, Matt Caton, Greg Davault, Heather Goeble, Phil Goss, Marlissa Hughes, Lisa Joest, Heather John, Ashlyn Murphy, Barb Owens, Carol Owens, Rod Townsend, and Joann Uloth. Coached by their sponsor Mrs. Jeannine Campbell, the debate team had an overall good season. Above - this year's co-captains Heather Goebel and Marlissa Hughes' mock debate gets a bit out of hand. 101 Readin' Writin' -n- Reportin' Who's got the camera? Where are the pictures, John? Did you write the story? Where is it? Who put this on my desk? Just a minute . . . you wait just a minute . . . okay, I'll be there in just a second . . . ALL RIGHT ALREADY!!! If you understand this jibberish, you must have been in a journalism class. Aughhh, journalism, that glorious class that goes hand in hand with both fun and frustration. If you ever got the idea journalism was a lot of hard work dealing with detailed planning, writing, typing, taking and developing pic- tures and handling sales clientele, you were exactly right. Journalism is a hands-on-the-job experience. The planning part is tedious, writerls block is inevitable, and bookkeeping is tiresome. And just when you feel ready to pull out every hair in your head, the part of journalism that helps keep your sanity comes to the rescue: LAUGHTER! The laughter shared between the friends in a journalism Class is enough to make you forget all the frustration and pressure that seems overwhelming at times. Dancing in the darkroom with only the sound of running water, telling jokes in the privacy of the room across the hall, laughing at the way the jornalism teacher stoops to take a picture in front of the whole student body, and scheming to leave class are the normalcies of journalism. But of course if you think journalism is normal, you are absolutely mistaken. It is the oddest of alllclasses and that's what makes it so fun! 102 Amwom , The yearbook staff loads into the back of a truck, but little do they know the only place they're going is to the printer's. Psyche! Business manager Diane Goedde finds the most eco- nomical way to get to the job. Sherri Cosby, comput- er operator, practices her skills by sending personal notes through the printer. Take A Good Look In The Mirror Mam Wlan a not-so-intergstiiig page ace : cording to the: 00k on Shellee's face. FromBklgfLm'tgie Van- nt, Sue Simpson, Shae Travis, Kendyl Albin, Greg Hicks, and aWw V. What? j 11931115. Robert Pemberton, Jenny Long and Shellee Fuquay work on paste-ups for the Mirror. Jenny likes pasting ; it reminds her of old-times. The two delegators of the Mirror staff are Editors Shae Travis and Angie Van- Zant. a'.Pthoos V By Hal The members of the Boys' Cross Country team hpictured at tom include Bill Davis, The members of the Girls' Cross Country hpictured abovd are Steve Lythgoe, Larry Howard, Brian Mounts, Clint Wiethop, Layne Foote, and Steve Christa Carter, Shellee Fuquay, Heather Layden, Carole McNaugh- Reising in the first row; Coach Brumley, Rodney Compton, Shawn Wiethop, Terry ton, Coach Brumley, Lisa Caton, Barbara Barchet and Staci Krueger. Martin, John Cooper, Scott Hayes, Gary Arrigo Charles Johnson, Kurt Knight and Bobby Swallows in the second row. 105 Set, Match, Game W, Bottom row: Scott Bennett, Mike Barton, Jeff Long, Matt Volkman. Second row: Todd Beshear, Greg Davault, Tom Barron, Mark Busby, and Mr. Schmitt. M Bottom row: Tim Weiss, Todd DeWeese, Darren Nolte, Greg Given, Tim Barnett, Jim Petrig and Matt Madden. Second row: Kevin Seidehamel, Bruce Barchet, Andy Hubbard, Jeff Hoffman, and John Damm. Third row: Kevin Huston, Brian Devillez, Eric Hunsaker, Clint Lauderdale, Eric Fussman, Randy Seidehamel, Doug Kieffner, and Coach, Dr. Jim New. Not pictured are: Stephen Cott, Assist. Coach, Joe Kuda. 106 What A Difference Artists Make . . . ,3; An exchange student from Denmark, Rikke Lyhne-Nielson watches as Mr. Hickrod works on an improvised easel. Carolyn Stone seems pleased with her progress. Successfully combining art and music, Gary Barr works on a portrait. Off the beaten track, but not without influ- ence, is the art department. The Reflections staff salutes Mr. Robert Schmitt, who de- signed the What a Difference! logo and the cover for the yearbook. Mr. William Hickrod, too, shares his talents willingly, shown here giving Kelly Ulrich pointers on her painting. Our lives are richer because of art, as ap- preciators, and certainly as artists, under the tutelage of Mr. Hickrod and Mr. Schmitt. tIn case you didn't know, Mr. Hickrod shoots a mean cross-bow. Ask him about it . . . t Quiet and classy - that's the art department! 107 What A Difference Mr. Farmer Makes 'rZ 119W?! ywq i V : fffi . 9 ,;,W 1h w w; gJ, fpwm mm ingt 1e 1, w u w :atOA 5 1 $3 3.22 0 Ha Ha? Ma Mr. Farmer's got it! What's Mr. Farmer got?? If you've ever partici- pated on one of his basketball or track teams, or have had him for gym class, you know Mr. Farmer's got CLASS. Whether he's coach- ing in calisthenics, or just plain playing around, Mr. Farmer does it with a unique style of his own. Thanks, Mr. Farmer, you ve definite- ly made a difference in Reitz High School. Photo By Bill Allen You're the Inspiration was the theme for the 1985 Basketball Homecoming which took place February 8. Miss Angela Will became the reigning monarch and Kyle Hormuth was crowned King. 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Oh, the joys, the sharing, life with real meaning, can only be truly appreciated in having a friend! ' - Mary Nula Conway Thank you, Brent, for sharing with us a part of your life. We will miss all the joy we found in . your friendship, love and laughter. We shall hold in our hearts the fun and carefree fnemories you gave to us and shall cherish your friendship always. l Remembering you always, The Class of 1985 112 2Photo By Hal Congratulations - Mrs. Norrick's Homeroom 206 MEN Ei BOYS WEAR For Quality Brand Names And Friendly Service 2227 W. Franklin 423-2624 1? Mrs. Alsop's Homeroom 303 says, Congrats to the Class of I85!!! Acceptance and Research . H. c . .m - - A Compliments of Product PR:ODUCT: ACCEPTANCE Audra Shrode And N J. a w. TOOL co. J. W; SHRODE Hi-Tech Engineering - CNC Machining Carbide Tool Production - Precision Grinding 10435 Upper Mt. 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Staff HAMMELMAN ASSOCIATES congratulates THE CLASS OF 1985 May the future deliver all the bright promise of graduation day. Hammelman Associates Court Building, Suite 319 g, 123 N.W. Fourth Street , 1 Evansville, Indiana The BoquEt Shoppe Xi 3017 Broadway Evansville, Indiana 47712 Telephone 18121 422-2062 Terry Gamblin 119 AUDITAIRE MANAGEMENT REPORTS RADIO AND TELEVISION AUDIENCE RESEARCH Southern Indiana Scale CaInc. We ZIZi W. MILL RD.' EVANSVILLE, INDIANA 477l2 $ 9 TRY THE PIZZA WITH PIZZAZ WAYNE S. HARGETT TOLEDO SCALES TEL. 56125 422-9838. PIZZA SOUPS STROMBOLI GYRO Dine Here or Carry Out GOOD LUCK, SENIORS 425-5577 Corner of Tekoppel and Igleheart OPEN 6 AM TILL 12 7 DAYS WESTSIDE OWNED 8: OPERATED 120 Like a good neighbor, Em; HELDT a. vouxen co.E Statharm is there. INCORPORATED w W. Franklin St ' PH. macs: see me for . - car, home, He and health insurance. MARTIN L. WOODRUFF STAT E FA R M Paints Hardware Fertilizer 2211 w. 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CENTURY MEMBERS Terry Bost Maurice Barrows Bertha Burgdorf Herb Dassel Jerry David Art Deig Ron Deig Dr Ken Fischer Bob Hicks Dr Vic Johnson Sandra Lawrence Bob Loeffler Dr R Mahrenho'l 2 Dr Don Markee Alda Moutoux Bi11 Moutoux Carl Moutoux Harold Nix James PirtIe Ed Raber Jay Rhodes Jim Ruff Joe Rupp, Jr GIenn Tracy, Sr Fred Trautvetter Dr Jack Wilson BIG BLUE BOOSTERS Congratulate REGULAR MEMBERS Hm Abe Jim Ackerman Ed Albin John Aramowicz Jim Arman Randy Babb Harlan Batteiger Anna Beer Oscar Beer Sam Blankenship Bix Branson Dr Mac Branson Jim Bratt Ervin Buente Rob Burgdorf Jim Carnahan Shirley Cox Carl Crowe Alfred Deig Henry Dersch Charles Deutsch Richard Dill Robert Dreier Victoria Droll Pat Duncan Gary Effinger Class Of '85 Hugh Ellis Leonard Euler Tomaleen Euler Derek Faughn Dana Finn Travis Flener Louise Foster Cathy Frick Bob Geier Don Gower Betty Hahn Bob Hahn Orval Hahn Ron Ham Sue Ham Ken Hansen B111 Hape Bob Hape Mike Hape Mel Hartig Grant Hartman Jr Tom Hayes Joe Head Phyllis Heise Don Henry Herb Henze Ed Higgs Marv HolIerbach Gary Hopple Clarence Hormugh Gus Hunter Leroy Jochum Bob Johann Edwin Johnson Elmer Kahre Kar011 Kolb Larry Lawrence Don Layden Hermus.tewis Don Lindbnberg Jan1s Loeffler Fred Loge Everett Long Ed Lynn Mike McGregor Irene McRoberts Leonard McRoberts Bill Mackey John Martin Don Maxey Tom Milton Car1 Minton Dr Andy Moore Kenny Mossberger George Moutoux Richard Nau Larry Nickens Jerry Nicholson Dan Nix Charles Orth Orville Orth HaroId Owers Larry Qualls Art Reisinger Charles Rice Randy Riney Rick Riney Warren Roettger Betty Rolley Houston R01 ley Ron Ruminer Otto Schnackenburg JR Schoenenberger Mel Schwartz Tom Schwartz Norma Smith Barbara Sprinkle Dick Sprinkle BIG BLUE BOOSTERS Officers and Director 1984-85 Road Sue Sprinkle Bob Staub Hm Steiner Lucille Stocker Joe Thomas Alma Thompson Charles Thompson Virgil Toone J1m Tucker Marcia Volkman Mike VoIkman Larry Vonderahe Dale Walker Gabe Hasho Don Waterman Mary Waterman Tom Waterman Joe Weber Don Heston Orlin Higgin Herb H11h1te Jim N111 Leo Nintz Steve York A1exander Funeral Home Helfrich Realty a Ins. 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AMPLE FREE PARKING 2808 FIRST AVENUE EVANSVILLE, INDIANA 47710 126 JUNIOR GIRLS salute the CLASS of '85 127 - Complete Body Repair . Wrecker Service - Frame Repair - . Insurance Work 1W Body Shop WRECKS REBUILT 204 N. 9TH. AVE. 423-4044 JIM LEFLER - Owner C SPRAYING EQUIPMENT 0 SlDE-MOUNT TANKS O CHISEL PLOWS O BASKETBALL GOALS C MICROWAVE AND CABLE TV TOWERS FRANKLIN ST. WABASH AVE. 9TH. AVE. WJLUMOSST. Wishes All Seniors Best of Luck F RANKLIN LANES Bowling at its Best 44Quality Comes First DONUT BANK 2128 First Avenue St. Joe a Franklin Washington 84 Weinbach Division 84 Green River Rd: 1801 W. FRANKL'N STREET 423-6204 Home of Reitz Bowling League xxx? Baseball Season A Hit The Reitz Baseball team had a very impressive season. They started off winning the first 7 games in a row, including a tough battle against Castle. Kevin Schapker had the highest batting average with a 407. Oth- er outstanding players were Tra- cy Bell who pitched two one hit ball games, and Jeff Thompson sweated it out behind the mask as catcher. The team was coached by Steve Johnston. Varsity members in- cluded: Mike McDonough, Jeff Sprinkle, Jeff Hoffman, Tracy Bell, Trinity Bell, Roger Schapker, Bubba Jochum, Dan- ny Roten, Jeff Thompson, Greg Bruce, Mike Moore, Ken Cox, Scott Schoenbachler, David Hurst, Todd Deweese, and Ke- vin Schapker. Catcher Jeff Thompson proves baseball is not just fun and games e it also means making the big catch. mexw This year's girls' tennis team was a successful one, under the coaching of Mrs. Louise Owen. Number one singles player was Shel- lee Fuquay. Shellee, a senior, has been Reitz' number one singles player since her freshman year. Being four- year varsity letter winner is one of her accomplishments; others are all- conference singles player and all- conference doubles winner in 1984. Also doing a fine job this year are Juniors Jenny Long, Lee Ann Lyons, Kelly Ulrich, and two-year varsity letter winner Angie McCullough. The sophomore team members in- cluded Angie Burmeister, Amy Hel- frich, JoAnn Uloth; starting their first year of tennis were Lisa Elpers and Ashlyn Murphy. Get On Your Mark, Get Set . . Gooooo . . . $ :1 ww c i e : fW jaw W MW e h Mg m M $53k'3:3-:W...m;w4.....3W$ ,..:,.- Pictured: John Brown, Rodney Compton, Jeff Crowe, Terry Fleming, Ken Hansen, Scott Hayes, Greg Hicks, Eric Hun- saker, Kevin Huston, Charles Johnson, Dirk Julian, Terry Martin, Terry Momon, Brian Mounts, Jeff Richardt, Shawn Wiethop, Keith Hoffmeyer, Bill Davis, David Hamm Not pictured: John Damm, Wayne Hargett, Mark Hels- loot, Gary Kitchen, Andrew Klipsch, Steve Lythgoe, Mau- rice Mayes, Tony Moser, Doug Ohning, Peter Owers, Mark Pfister, Craig Sprinkle, Clint Wiethop, and Scott Thomas The track teams' perfor- mances earned the Pan- thers a 2nd in the city for the boys and a 4th place for the girls. Top point producers for the boys were Charles Johnson, John Brown, Rodney Compton, Terry Momon, Greg Hicks, Terry Martin, and Doug Ohning. Outstanding girls were Shannon McCulley, who broke a city record in high jump; Sue Simp- son, city runner-up in long jump; Sally Behme and Crista Carter. Pain, sweat, and sacri- fices made for a blue Ibon finish! Making Tracks Outstanding as a team, outstanding in individual success was the girls track team. On April 30, the girls defeated their toughest rival Marer Dei with a 57- 52 score. Shannon McCulley broke a city record in the high j ump fdr clearing the 5'7 mark. Sue Simpson placed second in the long jump in the city meet and Sally Behme placed in the discus throw and the shot put. Members included: Barbara Barchet, Debbie Beasley, Sally Behme, Carol Brooks, Candy Cain, Crista Carter, Patty Carter, Lisa Gresser, Maura Helsloot, Jill Hunter, Juli Julian, Amy Kissel, Shannon McCulley, Tricia Moit, Sabina Mitchell, Amy Moore, Jodie Moore, Kristie Mossberger, Patty O'Leary, Susan Patton, Julie Schultheis, Sue Simpson, Sherry Snodgrass, Stephanie Strieter, and Amy Wright. We're In Heaven Beautiful decorations, delicious food, excited couples and the extra- vagent settings of the Gold Room were the elements of this year's prom. Centered around the theme of Heaven by singer Bryan Adams, the atmosphere was truly heavenly. Amy Brown, head of the decorations committee, along with her crew, worked long and hard hanging stars and clouds. The traditional glasses with the theme of the prom embossed on them were distributed. Music was provided by Hawk Productions, and Bob Straub Photography studios pro- vided pictures. Midway through From, an anxious court eagerly awaited the announcement of King and Queen. Carrie Nevill and Kyle Hormuth were excited winners with Julie Chipps and Dean Wilkinson serving as Princess and Prince. The other members of the court included Ginger Nicholson, Darren Flener, Cindy Carmen, Eddie Happe, Shellee Fuquay, John Cooper, Jeff Long, and Ena Carrethers. This year's class sponsors were Mr. Orth and Mrs. Jacksoh. Go To The Head Of The Class . . . NHS, NJHS One of the most prestigious academic hon- ors in high school is being inducted into the National Honor Society or the National Jr. Honor Society. Only top-notch students are chosen for the elite groups. The choices are based on grade point average, citizenship, service points, and character. Mrs. Rosemarie Norrick-Urash has been a sponsor for the NHS since 1975. Today the group consists of thirty members lbefore new inductionsl. When the chapter was formed in 1928 it only had thirteen mem- bers. The NJHS is a group of students with basi- cally the same qualities as NHS members except that they are all juniors. Rumor has it that NJHS may be moving to the middle school level. When NJHS sponsor Mrs. Sharon Tuggle asked how she felt about that possibility, she commented that the NJHS would probably be better suited for the new middle schools since the high schools al- ready have the NHS. New members of NHS ttop photol were in- ducted in late May e just in time to meet the picture-taking deadline. They and their parents were honored at an assembly and reception in the Media Center. NJHS MEMBERS: Kendyl Albin, Stan Angermeier, Alizabeth Aramowicz, Jeff I Barthel, Barbara Bain, Scott Bogard, Donna Bolin, Dana Bragdon, Kathy Brag- don, Kathy Brizius, Amy Brown, Angela Brunson, Lisa Caton, David Diek- mann, Dawn Downey, T. Peige Durell, Kristen Forbes, Cathy Forcum, Lisa Gates, Mary Koewler, Lee Ann Lyons, Angela McCullough, Lora Mercer, Melissa Norman, Kerry Schutz, Jennifer Seckinger, Monica Shelton, Kelly Talley, Martha Titzer, Rodney Townsend, Shae Travis, Clay Wepfer, Jennifer Woods. Sponsor: Mrs. Sharon Tuggle NJHS Officers: Stan Angermeier CI'reasurerl, Lee Ann Lyons tVice Presidentl, Mary Koewler lPresidentL Donna Bolin tSecretaryl. NHS MEMBERS: Ellen Browning, Pam Burgdorf, John Cooper, Sherry Cosby, GIEg Davault, David Eckert, Cheryl Goebel, Heather Goebel, Diane Goedde, Kris Harmon, Paul Head, Elaine Herschelman, Kyle Hormuth, Larry Howard, Melissa Hughes, Marci Hunsaker, Jeff Long, Kim Miner, Lisa Nance, Helen Neisz, Caroline Nevill, Ginger Nicholson, Cheryl Peerman, Scott Petranek, Glen Schmitt, Bryan Sherlock, Sue Simpson, Anna Umbach, Mary Whalen. Sponsor: Mrs. Rosemarie Norrick-Urash NHS Officers: lpictured above with NJHS officerst Heather Goebel lPresidentl, Sue Simpson lTreasurerl, Kyle Hormuth tVice Presidentl, Scott Petranek lHis- torianl, and Diane Goedde lSecretaryl. Top 10 Class. This was the word used by Mr. Higgs to describe the seniors. The top ten students of the 1985 graduating class had more than their share of it - without being glued to their books. ' Each of them maintained a 3.8 CPA, with three tPame- la Burgdorf, Elaine Herschelman, and Lisa Nancet holding a 4.0 Along with keeping up their grades, these top ten participated in athletics, clubs, organiza- tions, and community projects. Valedictorian Pam Burgdorf was the recipient of an Academic Kiwanis Award, as well as being in German Club. Elaine Herschelman, also a valedictorian, was a class officer and a member of the Varsity Volleyball squad. Another Kiwanis Academic award winner was Lisa Nance, our third valedictorian. John Cooper, a member of the Basketball Homecom- ing Court, was the recipient of the Kiwanis Basketball Award. Basketball statistics and scorekeeping were ex- tra-curricular interests of David Eckert. Active in Band and Orchestra, David Haddix was a member of the NFL and Debate team as well. Year- book and Newspaper Editor Kris Harmon was chosen as a Youth Day Participant. Larry Howard excelled in track and wrestling. OEA President Glen Schmitt was also an active 4-H member. Cheryl Woods was active in FFA and an NCTE contestant. E kt 3 Academic Olympics Six of our Top 10 joined junior Lisa Caton to participate in the first-ever Academic Olympics. Students competed in written and oral tests with students from other city high schools. The high point of the week-long event was the Super Bowl Quiz held on a Sunday afternoon at Central High School. To continue to honor those who excel in academics, the sponsors of Academic Olympics plan for this to be an annual event. SponsoMMentors for Reitz were Miss Vicki Snyder, Mrs. Sharon Tuggle, and Mrs. Jeanine Campbell. Scholastic awards were given to 45 seniors during the Honors Assembly May 31. A total of $174,065 was award- ed this year. The Neil V. Pierce Scholarship, given in honor and mem- ory of a former principal of Reitz, was won by Sheila Helmling and Charles Johnson. Awards were presented by Principal Higgs, Senior Coun- selor Ray Jones, and various community leaders. f . I WWWII; The Arion music awards are presented each year by Kiwanis Clubs International of Evans- ville to the outstanding music students in each school. This year's winners - Bryan Sherlock, Barb Ruff, and Tim White - were voted on by their peers. Brt'an, a trombone player, was the award win- ner for band. He also served as Drum Major of the marching band. He has been an All-City Honors Band and Orchestra member for two years and has been an All-State Band and Or- chestra member for the past four years. Barb Ruff, the orchestra award winner, plays the trumpet. She has been involved in All-City Honors Band for two years and was a section leader of the marching band. Tim White, chosen to receive the award for the choir, has been with the All-City Choir for one year and has had leading roles in musical pro- ductions throughout his high school years. 139 What are you wearing to the Senior-Faculty Reception? Are you going to Six Flags? Will you sign my book? My cap and gown is awesome! Wait till you see . . . HOO- HAH! SENIOR WEEK! Every senior looked forward to it, and every underclassman was a bit envious. After the scholarship assembly, seniors met together for the last time tformallyy and then, with whoops and hollers, left the building. A trip to Six Flags-St. Louis, rehearsal for Commencement tinside and outside just in case . . . L and finally the line-up in the gym. Giggles, reminiscences, gifts, cards, and a few tears e the trek down the hill, and then Land of Hope and Glory . . Another year was over e and the Class of 85 passed the mantle to the Class of '86. 140 . $ m3: .. - Ma$kzk A $$ $$$ $$$ June 5, 1985 6:00 PM. ENTRANCE OF CLASS OF 1985 PROCESSIONAL: Land of Hope and Glory Elgar THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER lLed by Tim Whitel Key INVOCATION Charles Johnson PRESENTATION OF MANTLE President of Class of 1985 Jeff Long THE MANTLE PLEDGE President of the Class of 1986 Stan Angermeier REACH FOR A STAR Don Besig Concert Choir A NEW HORIZON Opportunities Marlissa Hughes Leadership Heather Goebel Responsibility Carrie Nevill Challenges Bryan Sherlock ALVAMAR OVERTURE Barnes Wind Ensemble INTRODUCTION OF PRINCIPAL John Cooper PRESENTATION OF CLASS 0F1985 Edmund S. Higgs ACCEPTANCE OF CLASS OF1985 Mr. Albert Umbach, Jr. PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Mr. Albert Umbach, Jr. and Mrs. Martha Schmadel U he audience is requested not to applaud until all diplomas are awardedl AN ALMA MATER TO REITZ lLed by Anna Umbachl Hart BEN EDICTION David Eckert RECESSIONAL; Proud Heritage Latham Wind Ensemble The audience will please remain standing while the Class of 1985 leaves the Bowl 5 00 9 1 d a H e w C lass 113$$4$1 Going Away I'm going away to a new place Where any day will be different And everyone around me will be different. It is not easy to leave what is So familiar and comfortable around here. We all will have some uncertain And anxious moments ahead in life. I wanted to give you something To make it a safer and kinder time For you. I don't have to give you anything. It's there within you now when things Are not as warm and safe as they once were. When the newness is scary I'll reach Into the treasures of our memory. Slowly and carefully I will unwrap A special time and know that In my misfortune of losing you, I will always be remembering you. This poem by an unknown author expresses very well what I e- and others - feel in parting. I'll miss you all, but I know you will go on to new beginnings, and so will I. With love, Betty Staff