Greenville High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Greenville, MI)

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The next step Along with the changes made in the city, there were changes made within Greenville High School. With the retirement of Mr. Clark Oliver as principal, Mr. Matchett was chosen to take over, leaving the role of vice-principal to Mr. Rodney P. Green, whose addition to the school system has opened up some new ideas. Along with the retirement of Mr. Oliver, Mr. Budge, biology teacher for 37 years, retired also. To take his place was Mr. Cal DeKuiper. Joel VanHouten also joined the High School staff, adding his knowledge to the benefit of the choir classes. He had been the choir teacher at the elementary level. Probably one of the biggest steps Greenville High School experienced this year involved sports. After the termination of the Tri-River Conference, all Greenville athletic teams were out on their own. Taking the next step, the teams fought hard, even though there was no longer a conference title to strive for. Many other changes were initiated in the athletic department this year, by new athletic director Mr. Chuck Sandro. A new, revised edition of the athletic code was drawn up and ratified, giving athletes a better understanding of responsibilities as a Greenville athlete. Also, a new football lockeroom was constructed at Black Field to provide the football players a place to go at halftime and much improved bathroom facilities for spectators. Black Field was also refined with the construction of walkways, steps, and new student area bleachers to make Black Field one of the best in the area. Last year’s Yearbook theme, “Making the Grade” ap- plied generally to the academic life at GHS. Looking at academics this year, the theme “The Next Step” could fit no better. Such establishments as Student of the Month were continued, as well as the Honor Society which entered it’s second year in operation. Student Council also continued to sponsor and conduct new activities, as well as various clubs and extracurricular activities. Students took that added step to improve on their academic status and participation, to add to their education and to better the school system. In any case, taking that next step has made many improvements in all aspects of life in Greenville and life at GHS. Be it improvements in any area, they’ve all added to the growth of the community and the growth within ourselves. Taking the next step is an action that requires a great amount of nerve, when unknown territories lie ahead. In all aspects, we’ve been successful in moving on, and we should continue to take “the next step.” 2

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Greenville High School 111 N. Hillcrest Greenville, Mi 48838 The Next Step The next step. Moving on to new and better things. Along with life in general, life at GHS keeps moving also. Saying goodbye to friends and administrators that have departed, welcoming those who are new. Discovering new or better ideas, or improving on old ones. In any case, life keeps moving on and the next step must be taken. This year Greenville High School and the community have experienced many changes. The city of Greenville expanded its horizons with a new Public Safety Building; Greenville West, a shopping center containing such establishments as Big Wheel, Little Ceasar’s Pizza, Hair, Century 21 Maple and a new bowling alley. Others were in developing stages. In the downtown Greenville area Gambles was also re-established as a downtown business. Table of Contents Theme 1 Student Life 4 Athletics 22 Academics 58 Advertising 136 Below Left: Tom Hallock and Mark Nelson seek solitude in the halls as they work on a worksheet for Mr. Chambers Below Right: Fighting for the pep jug Julie Stafford yells.

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Opposite Page Left: Students crowd the hallway after their class assemblies are dismissed. Opposite Right: Taking part in painting the windows at Christmas time, are Lorenda Huey, Stacey Burke and Tom Hallock Right: Enjoying a break at Project Outreach are Randy Proctor and Lori Claflin. : A r M Above Left: To add a little excitement to Mr. Carlton’s math class. John Kul-macz and Steve Laurent make faces at the camera. Above: It’s always fun in Mr. Walthorn’s class, because of his endless jokes and wild ideas. Left: Julie Nielsen spends time in the library studying and socializing. 3