Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 172 of the 1968 volume:

- 1968 REFLECTOR Griffith High School Griffith, Indiana Vol. 27 Published by the Journalism Department Laughing, having fun, enjoying life; yet facing reality and responsibility is Living For Today . . . A tough exam returned with a well-earned A ... a fine pass worth the winning touchdown ... an excit- ing date with that special person . . . things like these make living fun. As students live, they ' re also aware of less joyous things in life. They hold strong feelings toward the Viet Nam War. Soldiers fighting in rice paddies are boys of their own age . . . friends with whom they once went to school. Kids try to understand as they search for answers. Civil Rights— effects of marches and riots are so close and such an influential part in their lives. They wonder if it is right . . . but can’t decide. They go on laughing, smiling, enjoying life . . . LIVING FOR TODAY. Frank Borman Cheryl Wampler 3 A yellow-orange sunset slowly fall- ing behind the colorful trees of au- tumn ... a boy and girl walking along the leaf-covered ground of a quiet, peaceful woods . . . not speaking but aware of each other’s presence. Thinking— thinking of the future. What will they do after graduation when daily life no longer consists of school? A girl practices a difficult sou sou, wishing someday to be a grace- ful ballerina. A football player tackles a sled with professional playing in mind. Others plan to be doctors, teach- ers, salesmen or millworkers. But some don’t know what they want in life. They wait silently, wondering what the future will bring . . . DREAM- ING OF TOMORROW. Diane Barron Rob Karnisky 4 Darice Detzler, Dave Walters Table of Contents Academics . . 6 Activities . . 22 Organizations . . 44 Athletics . . 70 People . . 94 Advertising . 130 Tedious term papers, slimy worms, dangling participles ajid greasy valves totaled ACADEMICS Brain-racking essay tests and stacks of homework give way to the main reason for attending school. An education— something much em- phasis is put upon; something that has in a sense become required for a secure position in this rapidly pro- gressing world. A true education is not just memorizing chemistry symbols . . . or reciting the exact definition of epic poem ... or remembering the date of the first manned-space flight . . . It is learning to think logically for yourself and knowing where and how to find information when it ' s needed. Once this ability is possessed, your education can’t be taken away. 7 Doing layouts on the overhead projector in Journalism I was a challenge to Sue Lohse. Making an imaginary meal for her guy was too much for drama student Lynn Swingler. Three Plays By Ibsen, a requirement for senior English literature, was just a few of the many plays, novels and poems read by students such as Sharon Douglas. 8 English students brought past events alive through literature The thought-evoking transcenden- talism of The Grapes of Wrath . . . the nervousness that accompanies that first speech . . . the structure of participial phrases . . . the ever-present stagefright ... all of these were found in the English Department. It’s not just reading a novel or poem, but falling into it— exploring its thoughts and ideas or it ' s not just writing five sentences with noun clauses but incorporating them into a theme. Wringing hands, knocking knees, continuous “and uhs” were conquered as speech students learned the techniques of public speaking and gave several ten-minute speeches. Orphans in pajamas awaited Santa Claus on Christmas Eve as the Drama Class presented its student-written Christmas play. Individual reports carried the class through the history of drama and pantomimes provided acting experience as well as entertainment. The study of American authors and their works aroused interest and discussion from English student Gary Kistler. itfw Social studies examined “Sir Harold added a touch of humor to Mr. Harold Mack ' s world history classes. Business Combinations SEEK CONTROL Of INDUSTRY T NEDUCF COMPETITION W N STEEL PRODUCTS HOLDING COMPANY INTERLOCKS directors •fcol Plod ' MKASf m wit ™JST AGREEMENT • J 1 of , OOlUlicofo „ O8Wr0 ° � •� 9 roup HKMBCKB A ihU C TET TO ‘kX ' rtOm tu P«oo. sasMB i «;.t� OuiH Mia Holding companies, which play an important part in industry, were pointed out and explained by Senior Rita Koci in economics. Students such as Debbie Korzeniewski stu- died present day life as well as history. past , present, future of world, its many peoples The eeriness of an ancient mummy, the chivalry of a knight in shining armor, the realization that world destruction is at the touch of a button were but a few topics that made imaginations wonder. The Social Studies Department had many such pondering subjects to give students an opportunity to think on their own. Students conjured up visions of what may have really happened in the past and dreamed of what may happen in the future. In the variety of courses offered through social studies, students examined how people live and think, how the world is run and why wars are fought. Inkblot s aided Sharon Douglas, Shirley Willis, and Gail Humble in developing projective techniques in psychology. N iu; Pictures, taken from historical movies, such as King of Kings, helped to bring history alive for Cathy Garvey and Jerry Govert. -v “Check and double-check was the motto of all beginning business students as Cindy Walker rechecked long columns of numbers in bookkeeping class. Practicing sales demonstrations, Mike Johnston put to use modern techniques learned by students in salesmanship classes. Shorthand students learned to rapidly transcribe and translate symbols. In Secretarial Practice getting each filing card in the right place was important for Dorothy Krause and Lynn Fuhrmark. English and law added to business curriculum Nimble fingers, sure of letter positions, typed forms and manuscript guides. Two new courses, Business English and Business Law, were offered to seniors taking a business course. Both one-semester classes could be taken in place of regularly required English. Aspect s of English and law that would be useful in business procedures on a job were taught. Thoughts of future careers were present as students moved swift fingers to strike correct letters on the keyboard or make the right character combination in shorthand. In bookkeeping students learned to balance books and recorded business transactions. Clerical procedures and secretarial practice classes worked authentic practice sets with business forms found in a real office. 13 Language students read novels , wrote stories Vocabulary, grammar and practice in the laboratory composed first and second year foreign language courses. Students read short stories while games made learning fun. Experience was gained through the reading of novels and the writing of themes in third year classes. This gave students a chance to apply knowledge gained in the early years of study. A book of short stories was formed by the third year Spanish class. Students were divided into groups and each was required to write a story. The French version of El Cid was studied by French III students while Spanish III students read La Gitanilla. Third and fourth year courses also dealt with the historical, geographical, and social aspects of the countries involved. The geography of France caught the inter- est of Gordon Dilling and Pat McTaggart. Practice in the lab was included in the language course for Kathy Greichunos. Fine Arts classes provided entertainment, beauty for all Abstract ideas took concrete form as students felt satisfaction of creation. Drawing was the medium used for creative expression by Kae Moore. Talent is a worthless commodity unless put to good use. Fine Arts was a place where talent could be developed and imagination exercised. Students used hands, minds and voices for creative expression. Art classes provided instruction for aspiring students. Some strived to perfect drawing and painting techniques while others preferred sculpture or ceramics. Student efforts were often exhibited in the display case. The spring art show gave students an opportunity to publicly display and sell their work. Band and chorus entered state and regional competition. Music Department sponsored a Christmas convocation. Pep Band entertained at home basketball games and at half time played for Pantherette performances. Playing his tuba to various songs pro- vided a change from the daily routine of studies for Don Booker. The welding rod. one of many helpful tools which make up the large amount of equipment used by shop classes, was an advantage to boys like Roger Boer. The lathe, a machine in which metal is rotated and shaped to be made into tools, was often used by Senior Dave Walters, machine shop student. Shop classes contributed useful items to school Drafting was the basis for all other industrial arts courses and allowed students such as Tim McMinds to gain experience in drawing, proportioning and measurement. A 383 or dual quads can always attract a boy’s attention. Remodeling an old jalopy or installing a souped-up engine is one part of a boy ' s life which can be enjoyed in school also. Industrial arts classes allow boys to follow their own hobbies or interests. Student and faculty cars were kept purring by boys in auto mechanics. In this way industrial arts students gained practical knowledge which would be valuable in later life while car owners profited from free repairs. A balance beam for gymnasts and lecterns and bookshelves for teachers were examples of work done by boys in wood shop. Spirit and pride were added to basketball games when two plywood Panther heads, cut out by shop students, were placed above the stage in the gym. The engines of faculty and student cars supplied fundamental training for Rocky McCaw, Don Booker and Jerry Maugherman. Wearing the new look in science, Tim Redar performed an experiment in chemistry. Snakes were among the many forms of life observed and studied by biology students. Science students pondered life, the elements Seniors Lenny Czapla and Don Schuster prepared to observe the impact of two cars in physics class as Kerry Pickett and Tom Britton looked on. Holding noses, dipping fingers into slimy green water and pulling out shapeless jellyfish for dissection became part of lab tradition for science students. Microscopic equipment, a camera and an oil immersion microscope further enlarged the amount of science equipment. A new state law required students to wear goggles during lab. The tinkle of test tubes ... the invisible flame of a bunsen burner . . . the odor of burning sulfer— a familiar setting for chemical experiments, the basis for exploring the elements. IPS or Introduction to Physical Science, as a new course, interested 49 students in the principles of light, heat, energy and magnetism. Mathematics provided challenge, promoted thought Slide rules played an important part in math and science classes. Bob Metro demonstrated division and multiplication to the chemistry class. Many spinning heads— confused jumbles of numbers, symbols and equations— walked out of math classes. It took time but finally students began to grasp the theorems and postulates of modern math. Problems were proved and equations solved as thoughts were organized and students gained knowledge to prepare for such careers as engineering, nursing and teaching. Students taking geometry discovered bits of algebra in the course, for in each could be found the basic concepts of the others. Temac Math allowed advanced students to cover all math courses at their own speed. Problems in mathematics presented a challenge to many students With pencil in hand, Cindy Brasel contemplated one such problem. 19 In geometry, Rich Rastovski illustrated angle measures for his classmates. Healthy minds and bodies built through push and perspiration In Advanced Physical Education Class, girls listened to directions from their instructor, Miss Geraldine Klein, before beginning a basketball game. The not-so-pleasing fragrance of the locker room, quick showers, dirty gym suits and smelly socks on Friday showed proof of a week of exercising, playing sports and releasing perspiration of stored-up energy. Bouncing boys, full of vitality, worked out on the trampoline as others played shuffleboard and ping-pong. Boys also lifted weights, played football, baseball and volleyball and swam. A daily excursion to the Central Park tennis courts was made by girls in Advanced PE Class. Sometime during the year all classes played basketbaJI, covered five weeks of swimming and worked out on the horse and balance beam. As part of First Aid, a required nine- week course, Sherry Grimm and Betty Lehmann learned to apply bandages. Students discussed today’s problems dur- ing Preparation tor Adult Livin g Class. Home Ec. ranged from dating to dressmaking Through sewing, Kathy Baroevich found fun, entertainment and a challenge as well as many new outfits of the latest styles to add to her wardrobe. Young girls with young dreams prepared themselves for the future in the Home Economics Department. They studied basics of sewing and problems of the adult world. With mouths full of pins and minds in stitches, girls constructed new wardrobes in clothing classes. Matching plaids and measuring grain lines presented problems, but the product was well worth the trouble. “Does a good date make a good mate?” Such questions were asked and answered by Preparation for Adult Living classes. Girls discussed social aspects of life and marriage and learned to shop and to care for a house and family. 21 A crackling bonfire, rented tuxes, greasy stage makeup and pep sit-ins symbolized ACTIVITIES Molding awkward, shapeless chicken wire into a prize-winning class float . . . losing voices at a tense football gameon a crisp autumn night . . . practicing during spare time for a two-night dramatic per- formance . . . opening a clean white box to find a gorgeous, delicate orchid . . . students living and tak- ing part in school activities. Club and school events add that extra touch which makes going to school more than just studying, writing and memorizing. These ac- tivities instill in students a loyalty to their school, theirteams, their friends. They are proud to be part of GHS. They’re involved . . . having fun and enjoying life today. Homecoming parade, bonfire raised spirit for Art Club received $10 for its first place Homecoming car “Victory A Bloomin ' driven by Kathy Johnson. Friday ' s game A cold, rainy Wednesday found seniors excitedly hauling truckloads of wood from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. to build the Homecoming bonfire. The wood, including various shacks and three complete outhouses, was successfully guarded by senior boys against would-be firestarters. Floats, decorated cars, band members and Pantherettes proceeded through downtown as the Homecoming parade moved to the high school for the bonfire. As the wood went up in flames, snake dances circled the bonfire while cheers raised Panther spirit for Friday ' s game. Later, at the soc hop, juniors went wild with excitement as their class float Smells Like a Victory was awarded first place in the float division. Picketing for a Panther victory, seniors followed their class float, one of 13 parade entries. With the skunk ' s eyes lighting up, the Junior Class float, Smells Like A Victory, captured first place. In five hours seniors collected enough wood for a hot, crackling fire. 25 Queen candidates and escorts were Bob Makely and Maude Bredesen, Glenn Nagel and Queen Barb Konopasek, Tom Britton and Elaine Mitchell, Rod Wilson and Janet Patterson, and Lenny Czapla and Becky Vajda. Barb Konopasek crowned Homecoming Queen Others As junior halfback Greg Mack covered the remaining yardage for a touchdown, seniors Al Jennings and Tom McKay rejoiced on the side lines over six added points. “Flower Power’’ invaded GHS Friday as kids wore small yellow mums in their hair or in buttonholes to display Homecoming spirit. Seniors yelling “Beat Blazers joined hands and snake danced through the halls at noon. All three classes combined forces while cheering at the sixth period pep session to back the Panther football team. A sweeping 40-0 victory overcame the Gary Edison Blazers as the Panthers obtained its highest scoring game of the season. The clear but cold, windy night found seniors Rick Garrard and Russ Gehring scoring two touchdowns each. The band played “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” as the five queen candidates circled the field in convertibles. Barbara Konopasek was crowned 1967 Homecoming Queen by Dave Long, Student Council president. 26 Waiting to be served cookies and punch by natives Sue Lohse and Debbie Derjan were Sue Kemp and Bob Suetic. 28 Charm of “Blue Hawaii” captivated prom-goers Palm trees, native girls, trop- ical flowers— all blended in to set the atmosphere for Blue Hawaii,” the 1967 Prom. Dancing began to the music of Buddy Presner and his orchestra. Later that evening couples crowded near to see the crowning of Elaine Mitchell and Mike Schuttrow as Prom Queen and King. The Log was the night spot for the Post Prom. After dinner girls kicked off their heels as boys removed their coats and ties to dance to the more modern music of the Blue Nites. Four in the morning and the Post Prom was over. Some went out for breakfast while others went home for a quick rest before leaving for Warren Dunes for a cold but fun day at the beach. Newly crowned queen and king, Elaine Mitchell and Mike Schuttrow stand with their court Barb Konopasek, Maude Brede sen, David Walters and Craig Nagel. 29 Sigrid Hermansdotter, Chuck Sanger, Kathy Koselke, Kerry Pickett and Nancy Granack participated in the traditional Grand March. Separating flowers to construct a garden and taping streamers across the gym kept GAA members busy hours before the dance. Gym transformed into “Oriental Enchantment ” After dancing to the romantic music of the “Strangers Barb Konopasek, Judy Govert, Dallas Dorsey and Dean Carrico rested for a few minutes. Work began Friday after school as GAA members set forth to change the bare gym into an oriental atmosphere for the 1967 annual GAA turnabout. Saturday found girls coming and going between hair appointments and dress fittings to complete decorating for the evening to come. Girls soon returned with their dates as couples entering under a flowered trellis received their first impression of an “Oriental Enchantment.” Blue and green streamers led up to the stage where pictures were taken under a pale green pagoda on a rock-lined walkway. Music, slow and fast— waltzes and rock ' n roll— both were played by the “Strangers” while couples enjoyed dancing and talking with others. 30 Cookies and punch served as refreshments for Pete Karnisky and Elaine Mitchell. Couples danced under an oriental setting as was seen through the flowered trellis. Tears of joy overcame Jane Fronczek, Sharon Vana and Martha Van Strien. Top, Mary Littrell, valedictorian center, Chris Nowak, salutatorian, bottom, Mr. Sterling Shaw, speaker. Memories mingled with tears for seniors at graduation Switching her tassel, Mary Ann Koci became a part of the alumni. The night of your first prom . . . the headaches that came with your first term paper . . . the happy day you passed your driver’s test . . . all flooded through the minds of seniors on Graduation Day— the realization of leaving their normal daily routine and entering into the harshness of another world— an adult world. A step was being taken into a new stage of life, having passed the impressionable and memorable days of youth. As the Class of ’67 received hard-earned diplomas and congratulatory handshakes, their thoughts looked to the future- college, work, the Army? 32 Revue Melodrama revived 19th century life Swooning over sweet and innocent Eddie Shinabarger, as Bill Fillbert, in the lobby of Roaring Gulch Hotel were barmaids Karen Hill and Janice Harrison. Late evening practices, memorizing lines, constructing scenery— all contributed to bringing wild, wild West to GHS as the Class of ’67 presented their combination melodrama and variety program. “Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch” or The Perfumed Badge” created an ironical situation when the detective and villain turned out to be twin brothers. both played by Mark West. Senior’s version of the Smothers Brothers, played by Mike Trueblood and Jack Hein returned to the stage by popular request. The “Gay ' 90’s Revue” added a final touch of music as the “Seaside Swingers” sang “By The Sea”. In tattered clothes, Sally Newhard portrayed “Second Hand Rose.” Success! exclaimed Lana Hendrickson, as Widow Black, while stepping over the body, and actress Celia Clark gasped. 33 Follies provided fun and work for Class of ' 68 Receiving more whistles than the girls, can can dancers Frank Borman, Robin Miller, Mike Miller and Dave Walters provided entertainment at the French nightclub. At times it got to be almost unbearable, but pride and satisfaction overpowered the difficulties. Unmemorized lines, missing props, minor disagreements between director and actor— all were forgotten when applause spread through the auditorium at the close of the Junior Follies Two large audiences on separate nights witnessed the Clampettle Family visiting Madame Tourseau’s Wax Museum in England, watching girl and boy can can dancers at the Bridgot Bar Go-Go in France and escaping the passion trees and natives of Passion Island. After the work . . . after the excitement . . . after the stage fright, the Class of ’68 felt the delight of conquering a challenge— the challenge of writing a complete script, building sets, learning parts and presenting a class play. M i iOTiA ' i ' fr . • — Wj Mm L — i nr ■ w t r%L i L Introducing the English scene, as the curtain opened for Act I, the Mods and Rockers danced to “ England Swings. 34 Kathy Johnson, the U.S. Femail, delivered a letter to Ma and Pa Clampettle, played by Sandy Nelson and John Gilmore, in the Junior Follies or “We ' re In The Money. Hotel Manager, Dave Walters welcomed Ma and Pa to Passion Island Hotel while Don Booker, as Eggbert Clampettle, admired porters Sara Helfen and Becky Vajda. 35 Dave Long played Henry VIII, lead singer in the English group, The Courtiers. “ Oklahoma presented with elaborate scenery Attempting to convince his rival Jud, portrayed by Dave Vaughn, to kill himself, John Gilmore, as Curly, sang “Pore Jud is Daid.’’ Trying to forget Curly, Laurie, portrayed by Sue Lenz, told of “ Many A New Day, as friends sang along to help comfort her. “Oh What a Beautiful Morning,” sung by John Gilmore, introduced “Oklahoma” the musical play presented by Concert Choir. Contrasting the life of a farmer and that of a cowboy, John Gilmore as Curly and Dave Vaughn as Jud fought over Laurie, portrayed by Sue Lenz, on her own wedding day. Over $1,000 was raised to be spent on scenery which made “Oklahoma” different from any other musical produced at GHS. To accent the colorfulness of the play, more than 750 bright plastic flowers were used in flower boxes and surrounding white picket fences. Back drapes added to the colorful scenery to make the production more real- istic. Aunt Eller’s small white house and yellow porch presented a touch of warmth and friendliness as the curtain open- ed and the audience silenced. ♦ � V • • 1 36 Salesman Mi Hakin, played by Bob Makely, Thinking of her many boyfriends, Rhonda Curly described “The Surrey With The Fringe attempted to sell ladies lingerie. Green as Annie sang “ I Cain ' t Say No. On Top to persuade Laurie to go riding. Relaxing a few moments, the townfolk planned their big picnic and dance. 37 Hailing Costume Day were Debbie Stepanovich, Debbie Hanlon, Pat McTaggert and Mark Kussmaul. Spirit Week instilled enthusiasm, excitement School colors dominated the final day of Spirit Week as Bill Brown, Maude Bredesen and Margie Osborn participated in Black and Gold Day. From Panther hats and hand-painted posters, to mums in lapels and sandwich signs— all added together to unify school spirit. Boys and girls alike joined in backing the various Panther teams. Hallways and classrooms appeared to be a little out of the ordinary during the week before the football game with arch- rival Highland. Students dressed in outfits suited for the designated day and competed with their class for a plaque awarded by Student Council. With 65 per cent of the sophomores participating, the Class of 70 came through to win its first prize of the year. 38 During lunch hour on Costume Day, juniors took time for a pep sit-in on the floor to back Panthers for the game against arch-rival Highland. With hoola-hoop in hand, Emily Sherfey portrayed a little girl on Kids Day. Wearing their Sunday best, Bob Metro and Mary Beth Plohg acknowled ged Dress-Up Day. Charm bracelets and ID bracelets made at- tractive gifts for steadies and others. Senior cords were quite popular with the Class of ' 68 as Candy LaDow, Gay Torbit and Mary Ann Foss show by wearing their artistic skirts. Fads ’n fashions added distinction to GHS Craig Bogielski was one of many boys with hair combed down over the forehead, while Patty Crouch, as others, went through the blinding process of growing out bangs. New styles caught on quickly as GHS students kept pace with modern fashions. The Twiggy era influenced the wearing of mini- skirts as well as sweater dresses. Levis, V-neck sweaters and bux- ton-down shirts were worn by boys and girls alike while pantaloon dresses and hairbows still separated the sexes. On Saturday night many steadies as well as groups could be found at the Ridge Road Drive-In. After the show, McDonald’s and Blue Top were invaded by starving teenagers wanting cheeseburgers and rum cokes. “Ode To Billy Joe” and The Letter” were a few of the more popular songs kids sang while dancing the Boogaloo and Shing-a-ling. TPing added excitement to every- day life, while slumber parties livened up weekend evenings. 40 Penny loafers, square toed shoes and window pane stockings were current fads in ’67 and ' 68. Chain belts accented jumpers this year, as shown bi Kathy Mulhgarn Linda Welch and Kae Moore, among others, chose the pantaloorFdress Tbr various occasions. Summer instituters helped GHS as well Chosen by the Music Department, Nancy Smith and John Gilmore attended the Music Workshop. Twirling routines were learned by Maude Brede sen, Carol DeL a- fosse and Jan B iederman. To improve GHS publications, Nancy Gillis, Patti Miller, Jan Congleton, Judy Govert, Lynn Weber, Bob Makely and Karyn Murray spent two weeks at Ball State. 42 as themselves Many students attended various institutes this past summer. They came back with knowledge, experience and new ideas for future use at GHS. Representatives to Girls’ and Boys’ State went through the process of mock elections as they studied government. New cheers, mounts and chants were learned by varsity cheer- leaders at George Williams Campus at Lake Geneva, Wis. One of Purdue ' s Golden Girls taught baton twirlers a variety of new routines. Producing a “dummy” or rough draft of the ' 68 Reflector and writing news and feature stories for the paper occupied the time of students at the Ball State Journalism Workshop John Gilmore attended the Per- former’s Clinic for exceptional music students at IU. Later, Nancy Smith joined him for music courses and voice techniques. Selected on leadership, scholarship and attitude, Rod Wilson, Jan Congleton, Nancy Gillis, Dave Long and Janet Patterson spent a week at Girls ' and Boys ' State. Varsity cheerleaders Janet Patterson, Judy Govert, Nona Deeter, Debbie Lager and Susy Reis won third place in competition with forty groups at cheerleading camp. 43 44 Candlelight initiations, late meetings, last minute deadlines, and self satisfaction depict ORGANIZATIONS Hurry up and eat your lunch. There’s a Pantherette meeting at 12:30. Don’t forget Student Council’s after school. Tomorrow bring a sweat- shirt and cutoffs for GAA. Club meet- ings and activities occupy much of students’ time but also pay off for the future. Students have hopes of teach- ing someday . . . they take part in FTA. They plan to follow a musical career . . . they join Swing Choir. They enjoy playing sports . . . they’re ac- tive in GAA. They like tinkering with electronics . . . they’re a Radio Club member. Organizations at GHS pro- vide enjoyment for all as well as plans of tomorrow. STUDENT COUNCIL— FRONT ROW: Mr. Ray Weaver, sponsor; M. Gov- ert, P. Hupke, D. Hamnik, D. Long, president; P. McTaggart, vice presi- dent; B. Konopasek, secretary; R. Karnisky, treasurer, M. Baker, J. Govert, M. Barta, J. Christenson, K. Nagel. SECOND ROW: D. Krause, S. Duke, L. Swingler, C. LaDow, S. Kinsey, D. Austin, M. Chomo, J. Bernath, E. Pachnik, C. Ruttledge, D. Hanlon, J. Trzeciak. THIRD ROW: C. Wampler, R. Koci, P. Davis, B. Doppler, R. Wright, D. Deedrich, L. Riffle, D. Christenson, M. Belavic, N. Romano, D. Stepanovich. FOURTH ROW: G. Mack, J. Biederman, J. Congleton, P. Baran, T. Dokoff, M. Masuga, D. May, J. Gilmore, J. Hess, L. Shepkowski, J. Emery. FIFTH ROW: R. Garrard, L. Czapla, D. Fedor, M. Kus, B. Metro, T. Patterson, D. Walters, J. Thiel, D. Booker, B. Makely, W. Christenson. Marking bundles for the Save the Chil- dren Federation Drive was President Dave Long. The clothing went to the needy children of the Appalachian Mountains. Student government instilled leadership, citizenship Pinafores, pulltoys, polka-dots and plaids played an important part in Spirit Week as the Griffith High School Student Council sponsored this special week or promoting school spirit. Igniting class spirit through competition gave enthusiastic students a chance o don their own reative costumes on these days. ' oicing the opinion of jpperclassmen and sophomores alike, the organization endeavors k promote better lations between the student iy and the administration, irough discussion at eir meetings, representatives aw up a new dress code. s in previous years Student Council sponsored all bonfire festivities, Homecoming activities and the nnual Talent Show. Gold tassels marked honor students at graduation HONOR SOCIETY— FRONT ROW: J. Patterson, secretary; J. Gilmore, treasurer; T. Britton, vice president; D. Fedor, president. SECOND ROW: K. Johnson, M. Matthews, J. Schoonover, M. Sohn, K. Cronk. THIRD ROW: L. Kus, G. Dilling, J. Congleton, H. Selander, N. Gillis, G. Mack. FOURTH ROW: R. Stanish, L. Czapla, R. Wilson, R. Gehring, G. Farmer, L. Shepkowski, D. Huey. As a part of the Honor Society-sponsored Car Safety Check Program, member Greg Mack checked safety requirements for Kay Moore’s car. “Squares” or “Brains” are two labels often attached to students who own membership cards in Honor Society. But this erroneous generalization doesn’t fit the well-rounded active students who are members of the Griffith Chapter. Leadership of a class office, energy of a cheerleader, and skill of a football player were characteristic of honor students. Putting aside classroom and school activities, members brought the movie “Guns of Navarone” to Griffith High School’s auditorium and sponsored the Honors Day Program to recognize outstanding students. Aiding town police, honor students helped inspect students cars in the Safety Check Program. Being the loyal Panther tans that they were, Booster Club members cheered for both JV and Varsity teams through victory and defeat. Energetic cheerleaders coupled with spirited Painting pep signs to be hung in the halls for the next game were Booster Club members Janet Laudeman anc KaJhy MuTfigan ' . “Sh-h-h . . . QUIET!” Amid the excitement of a fast moving game, endless chants, cheers and songs of Booster Club and cheerleaders could be heard. Winning or losing did not defeat their cause to create true enthusiasm through school spirit. With black and gold capes, Panther hats and white gloves, the Griffith Booster Club was awarded the Best Cheer Bloc” trophy at the Merrillville Christmas Tourneys where they displayed their large size, organization and card section. After attending cheerleading camps and clinics cheerleaders tried to initiate newer and snappier cheers. Endless hours of practice develop the agility, co-ordination, poise and stamina that go into the making of a cheerleader. Creating and encouraging the desire to win were Varsity Cheerleaders Judy Govert, Debbie Lager, Susy Reis, mascot; Nona Deeter and Janet Patterson, captain. boosters backed Panther teams Igniting spirit throughout the crowds at junior varsity football and basketball games were cheerleaders Diane Austin, Mona Govert, captain; and Carol Jones. Keeping business accounts straight, selling ads and typing copy were Nancy Smith, subscription manager; Lynn Weber, business manager; Sue Lohse, advertising manager and cartoonist; and Cindy Siurek, exchange editor. Producing a bi weekly paper was not an easy job for Dawn Kasmark, page one editor; Karyn Murray, editor-in-chief; Rita Koci, page three editor; and Karen Cronk, page two editor. 50 Staffers attended workshop to strengthen paper Blowin ' in the Wind” columnist Susi Reis and photographer Rod Wilson discussed future plans for the PANTHER PRESS. Writing stories, drawing up layouts, proofreading and fitting headlines were among the duties of the PANTHER PRESS staff as it strived to meet last minute deadlines. The PANTHER PRESS, Griffith High’s bi-weekly four-page newspaper, also included special editions during Homecoming, Christmas, sectionals and graduation. To gain ideas through experience the young journalists attended the Chicago Tribune Seminar and the Northern Indiana Journalism Seminar in Valparaiso. Venturing still, others attended Ball State University for a summer workshop. Stepping out of their daily roles, the PANTHER PRESS staff members raised money by sponsoring a dance. The screech of a whistle and the swish of a basket were all familiar sounds to Bob Makely and Reagan Splady, sports editors. 51 Imagination, determination produced yearbook Writing copy, captions and heads were section editors: FRONT ROW: Barb Gerhart, index editor ; Belinda Doppler, activities editor: Barb Bolinger, academics editor and Barb Jamison, underclass editor. SECOND ROW: Ray Mattozzi, sports editor; Nona Deeter, organizations editor and Kathy Baroevich, senior editor. Who’s got my grease pencil?” Where is page 69?” Amid the commotion of a REFLECTOR work session these cries were often heard. Working overtime was not new to the staff as they worked to meet ever-present deadlines. Planning pictures, drawing layouts and writing copy were among the chief time consumers. With the addition of 20 pages and three new staff positions, activities editor, underclass editor and senior editor, Room N120, better known as the Publications Office, was a hectic scene. Attending the annual National Scholastic Press Association convention in Chicago and sponsoring a dance highlighted the year. REFLECTOR bulletin board added a twinkle of humor to many frustrating work hours. In her natural habitat, Patti Miller, photography editor, scheduled pictures. Checking layouts and discussing various pictures were Jan Congleton, copy editor; Judy Govert, editor-in-chief; and Nancy Gillis, layout editor. REFLECTOR sales were boosted by Margie Osborn, assistant subscription manager; Nancy Smith and John Gilmore co-subscriptions managers; and Sue Lohse, assistant subscription manager, during the October campaign when stuffed animals were given away. With a smile of amusement, Tom McKay, photographer, enjoyed working with the all girl staff. A $5,000 budget called for the accuracy and determination of Cheryl Wampler, business manag er, and Joyce Schoonover, advertising manager. Armageddon, News Bureau expanded publications Poems, essays, short stories, sketches and drawings were all important factors in the make-up of the literary magazine— ARMAGEDDON. This cultural, student publication was composed of various art and literature pieces written by students. In the selection of the material used in the magazine, the ARMAGEDDON staff sponsored a contest for the best pieces of literature and art. To inform the public and student body of happenings” in various academic departments is the chief concern of the NEWS BUREAU. Submitting a weekly story to area newspapers and reporting school activities were other important responsibilities of the staff. A T V appearance on channel 50 highlighted the year for NEWS BUREAU staffers as they went to Lake Central to host the show. Publicizing high school activities proved rewarding as (standing) News Bureau Chief Debbie Lager and her assistant Susy Reis pointed out some of the articles printed in area newspapers to reporters Debbie Martin, Barb Jamison, Sue Lohse and Deana Avery. Selecting themes, poems and short stories for the Armageddon were some duties for Barb Bolmger, copy editor; Nona Deeter, co editor; Sue Lohse, art editor; Rose Janovsky, business manager; Belinda Doppler, co editor; and Margie Osborn, subscription manager. QUILL AND SCROLL-FRONT ROW: K. Murray, N. Gillis, secretary: P. ROW: D. Lager, C. Wampler, D. Miller, president: R. Wilson, vice president: J. G overt, S. Lohse. BACK Reis, N. Smith. Kas mark, T. McKay, J. Congleton, S. Quill and Scroll hosted Ball State Spectacular With tears of happiness ana aisoeliet, Sharon Vana acceptea two of the most valued awards in Griffith journalism— The Most Valuable Staffer and The Award for Excellence in Journalism. Sponsoring a Ball State University Singers program April 6 found both Griffith and Highland Quill and Scroll members busy as they co-sponsored this cultural concert for the public. To reward individual achievements and to instill initiative in high school journalists were the main goals of Quill and Scroll. To qualify for membership, students had to be a junior or senior, rank in upper third of their class and do outstanding work on one of the publications. Tears filled eyes and anxious sighs were released as new positions for next years publications staffs were named by previous position holders at the Annual Quill and Scroll Banquet at Tiebel’s. 55 FTA-FRONT ROW: R. Green, historian; D. Derj an, secretary-treasurer; S. Higgason, vice-president; K. Mulligan, president. SECOND ROW Mr James Claxton, sponsor; M. Barta, L. Czapla, K. Powers, J. Gehring M. Govert, Mrs. Margaret Clark, sponsor. THIRD ROW: J. Toczek D Hyman, D. Avery, D. Barkai, S. Miller, M. Osborn, A. Thompson. FOURTH ROW: S. Reis, L. Klassen, V. Alger, E. Kozol, J. Gilmore D McVey, L. Crum, J. Lau deman, D. Stepanovich, T. Brown FTA sent Kool-Aid to Viet Nam soldiers Making her contribution to the Kool-Aid Drive, sponsored by FTA, was Barb Gerhart. Several boxes of Kool-Aid, donated by students, helped to sweeten distasteful water. “Bugs Bunny” was a popular character to most students as Future Teachers of America sponsored a Kool-Aid Drive. The pre-sweetened Kool-Aid, donated by the student body, was sent to fighting soldiers in Viet Nam to sweeten bitter water. Building a foundation in the interest of teaching and preparing those students who are certain of a teaching career was the main goal of this organization. Taking time out from their studies, FTA members sponsored their annual tea, a computer dance and a movie, “Who’s Minding the Store,” starring Jerry Lewis. To inform members about teaching, a Ball State representative gave lectures on the many areas in that profession. Radio Club members probed into vast field of electronics Adjusting dials to steady the needle on the meter, George Jarrard observed voltage readings as he became familiar with electronic equipment available to the club. “Signaling for a Shocking Victory” proved to be the right combination as the Radio Club car captured a second place in the car division of the Homecoming parade. Topped with a radio antenna and strung with wire and victory signs, the Volkswagon radio added a sparking touch to the parade. The construction of a short wave radio presented a challenge as Radio Club members successfully built and operated one. Collecting and repairing old and broken radios was also one of the organization ' s many projects. In their spare time some members fixed many of the faculty ' s faulty radios and electrical appliances. Working with tape recorders and testing batteries were other activities experienced by Radio Club members throughout the year. When repairing an old radio, Dennis Eaton found it necessary to test worn out tubes. RADIO CLUB— FRONT ROW: D. Eaton, secretary-treasurer; G. Jarrard, vice president, D. Starr, president. SECOND ROW: Mr. Felke, sponsor; W. Eichensehr, J. Coduti, E. Fercik, H. John- son. THIRD ROW: S. Loudenber, T. Ake, J. Yadron, D. Kaegebein, D. Biulta. FOURTH ROW: M. Plikuhn, B. Pinkstaff, M. Starek, D. Erwin, R. Napiwacki, C. Howell. 57 Band presented spring, winter, With baton in hand, Mike Schuttrow experienced the leadership of a band conductor by striking up the band. BAND— FRONT ROW: J. Biederman, R. Stanish, R. Muller, K. Davis. SECOND ROW- J Cris- tenson, L. Crum, S. Kinsey, T. Skaggs, C. Wilding, P. Bice. THIRD ROW: P. Fiegle, 0. Strapon L. Bauswell, B. Bauswell, P. Rosek, K. Smith, K. Engle, C. Fedor. FOURTH ROW- B Fuoss S Rahnjastorf, D. Baroevich, R. Harris, L. Downen, R. Blythe, M. Sohn, S. Loudenber K Vana ' L Riffle, D. Erwin, J. Miller. STANDING: J. Maserich, T. Shafer, J. Parkhurst, and J Stokes ' Practice made perfect as Linda McLean fol- lowed cues and concentrated on her music. Christmas concerts; pep band boosted spirit BAND— FRONT ROW: M. Sohn, M. Baker, N. Tamminga, C. DeLafosse, SECOND ROW: S. Dolan, G. Smith, L. McLean, D. Thomas, D. Boer, K. Nelson. THIRD ROW: D. Koebcke, L. Royce, M. Schuttrow, president, C. Stassen, H. Selander, D. Patterson, D. Fedor, M. Brede sen, FOURTH ROW: M. Barenie, D. Dallas, G. Young, D. Kaegbien, D. Weinberg, L. Littrell, D. Augenstine, D. Franz, C. Coppage, secretary-treasurer, J. Schoonover, FIFTH ROW: C. Schroen, vice president, T. Boer, D. Booker, D. Farris, Mr. Robert Sohn. Lost music, broken reeds, and last minute instructions were all common to the Marching Band in the minutes prior to each performance. To create an enthusiastic atmosphere throughout the crowd they livened up halftime by marching in perfect unison to their own spirited music. Flaming batons added sparkle to halftime activities as four twirlers executed their special routine. Accompanying the cheerleaders and Booster Club in cheers and chants, the pep band, comprised of volunteer members, did much to raise the Panther spirit. Competition proved to be beneficial as the concert band traveled to Fort Wayne where it received first place in its class division. Leading the band in marching maneuvers and special routines were drum major and twirlers Carol DeLafosse. Carol Stassen, Ron Stanish, Jan Biederman and Maude Bredesen. A flaming baton routine highlighted ceremonies at the Bishop Noll game. 59 Musical groups presented seasonal concerts; MADRIGALS— FRONT ROW: Nancy Smith, Sandy Nelson, Debbie Ledger, Ruby Jandrich, Rhonda Green, Mona Govert. BACK ROW: Melvin Shroader, Dan Augenstine, Dave Reznik, John Gilmore, Greg Mack Dave Long. GIRLS GLEE CLUB— FRONT ROW: C. Johnsen, D. Bernotus, J. Kle- mott, B. Lewis, P. Lindquist, D. Fulkerson. SECOND ROW: A. DeLong, D. Parrish, R. Pahl, V. Vickery, J. Mote, C. Cox, B. Bauswell, R. Jen- nings, V. Alger, D. Rastovski, F. Serbik, D. Mackey, C. Gaynor, J. Sanders. 60 attended regional contest at Lew Wallace Music . . . the art and science of making harmonic sounds. To Webster music might mean this, but to Griffith High students it is A Capella, Girls Glee Club, Madrigals, and Barber Shop Quartets. Entertaining students and public alike, choral groups presented the Annual Fall and Spring Concerts. Spring brought flowers and gay melodies as vocal groups gave their musicals. Caroling at Mansards Apartments, entertaining at a Women’s Democratic Dinner Party at Tiebel’s and attending a Choral Festival at Portage were among some of the year’s highlights. To instill new ideas through competition, musically inclined students attended BARBER SHOP QUARTET-FRONT ROW: Larry Greichunos, Tom McKay, Bill Bartolini, Dan a Regional Vocal Contest at Lew Augenstine. BACK ROW: Randy Wright, John Gilmore, Dave Reznik, Dave Long. Wallace High School. A CAPELLA-FRONT ROW: A. Thompson, L. Anderson, A. Kolarik, D. Hyman, D. Girton, K. Vajda, L. Kelly, M. Govert, D. Stepanovich, M. Osborn, T. Brown, D. Waldron. SECOND ROW: S. Miller, R. Green, J. Johnson, J. Pierscinski, B. Vajda, J. Shaw, J. Jennings, E. Littrell, C. Pumroy, R. Jandrich, D. Burdette, J. Bernath, J. Johnson, J. Geh- ring. THIRD ROW: N. Smith, S. Nelson, B. VanWinkle, G. Balich, R. Cook, J. Haluska, M. Thiel, R. Wright, J. Harding, T. Patterson, D. Krooswyk, B. Makely, L. Hunter, D. Ledger. FOURTH ROW: Mrs. Judith Kummer, director; D. Long, D. Reznik, L. Greichunos, D. Augenstine, E. Barman, T. Maglish, B. Durbin, J. Garmon, M. Schroader, B. Bar- tolini, T. McKay, G. Mack, L. Czapla, J. Gilmore, G. Trueblood. ART CLUB— FRONT ROW : D. Deistler, sophomore representative; N. Seegers, treasurer; C. LaDow, secretary; P. Miller, vice president; G. Torbit, president. SECOND ROW; J. Stokes, J. Thomas, S. Scurlock, L. Czapla, D. Parrish, C. Parrish, V. Whitlock, L. Kruit, A. Corn, P. Winn, D. Bowman. THIRD ROW: L. Welch, K. Johnson, R. Linder, V. Pollock, B. Paulsen, C. Walker, P. Scoville, N. Priest, K. Haluska, C. Smith. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Harold Ricks, sponsor; C. Baker, D. Snyder, E. Heltsley, S. Vaughn, C. Coapstick, L. Laudeman, C. Stassin, L. Fughmark, S. Switzer, B. Wenzel. Art Club designed crest for membership cards Displaying her artistic talents, as well as preparing for Christmas, was Candy LaDow. Ambitious art students decorated the hall, office and classroom windows. “Flower Power” not only applied to the way-out hippy generation, but also to Art Club members as they used it for the theme of their car in the Homecoming parade. Decorated with huge paper flowers and trimmed in hundreds of fresh mums, the Art Club car captured first place in the car division of the parade. Selling black and gold sun balls, sponsoring a soc-hop and coloring senior cords were their chief money-making projects. Decorating hall windows helped in sparking yuletide spirit. Drawing their own club crest on membership cards was a unique experience for the members. The crest on the cards and membership pins they selected have been adopted as symbols of the club and will be kept in future years. 62 High-stepping Pantherettes highlighted halves Executing one of their precision routines were Candy LaDow and Cindy Brasel. Under the direction of Miss McKay, the girls performed at 7 of 10 home basketball games. “Born Free” and “Swingin’ Safari were two of many popular tunes set to various dance routines for halftime entertainment at home football and basketball games. Under the direction of Miss Kyra McKay, sponsor, Pantherettes were divided into eight squads, each responsible for making up a complete routine. Squads had to select accom- panying music, organize steps, and teach the routine to the group. Routines varied from precision marches to modern jazz dances. Hours of practicing and creating routines proved rewarding as the crowd welcomed the 33 Pantherettes by their applause while they marched through their routines. PANTHERETTES-FRONT ROW: N. Smith, secretary; C. Brasel, trea- surer; C. DeLafosse, vice president; M. Bredesen, president. SECOND ROW: J. Stokes, M. Foss, A. Thompson, L. Welch, S. Grimm, M. Baker, L. Weber, C. Raketich, K. Nagel. THIRD ROW: L. Kelly, C. LaDow, S. Nelson, B. Baran, S. Kinsey, B. Strauser, L. Hunter, E. Sherfey, C. Swets. FOURTH ROW: C. Walker, C. Coppa ge, B. Doppler, J. Congleton, D. Stepanovich, D. McVey, C. Van Strien, P. Davis, B. Konopasek, D. Detzler, J. Schoonover. Alumni established drama award to honor memory of Viet Nam hero As the club ' s major money-making project, members sold ice cream bars and sandwiches during lunch hour in the cafeteria. Lights dim, music flows softly through the theatre, a hush falls over the audience and curtains rise . . . the play begins. Few experience the excitement of backstage “life” in a play and the thrill of being part of it never ceases for Drama Club members. Drama is more than just acting. Preparing make-up, costumes and sets are also involved in a performance. Profits from ice-cream sales aided in paying production costs. In memory of Mike Goffredo, GHS alumnus and a brave soldier who gave his life in Viet Nam, the “Michael A. Goffredo Award” was presented to the school by his classmates. In honoring Mike’s special achievements in drama, this award is given each year to an outstanding student DRAMA CLUB— FRONT ROW: D. Reznik, treasurer: S. Nelson, vice president: D. Long, president: L. Swingler, secretary. SECOND ROW: K. Nagel, M. Foss, M. Osborn, D. Barkai, R. Koci, D. Hanlon, J. Ber- nath, R. Green, D. Starr, B. Gerhart, M. Barta, J. Stokes. THIRD ROW: J. Biederman, L. Shepkowski, J. Bifoss, S. Higgason, N. Gillis D. Stepanovich, D. Weinberg, D. Hill, S. Reis, K. Murray, N. Smith. FOURTH ROW: T. Ake, P. Crouch, J. Konopasek, C. Stassin, T. Dokoft, B. Bartolini, J. Congleton, J. Gilmore, P. Tuttle, D. Barron, J. Collins, B. Bolinger, Mr. Gerald Spejewski, sponsor. 64 Y-TEENS— FRONT ROW: C. Baker, historian ; R. Davis, treasurer ; B. Gerhart, secretary: Susi Reis, vice president; C. Ruttle ge, president. SECOND ROW: C. Parrish, K. Cronk, L. Czapla, S. Drury, E. Ander- son, P. Miller, P. Ogden. THIRD ROW: L. Sewich, V. Whitlock, D. Gir- ton, J. Joy, D. Bowman, N. Wade, S. Franz, Mrs. McClung, sponsor. FOURTH ROW: L. Welch, C. Gaynor, L. Key, D. Avery, B. Smith, P. Udchitz, S. Michalik, L. Klassen, M. Osborn, D. Hyman. FIFTH ROW: S. Switzer, T. Murray, D. Burns, T. Dokoff, D. Coapstick, D. Rastov- ski, B. Anderson, V. Deistler, T. Brown, N. Seegers, D. Boer. Cookies boosted morale of Viet Nam soldiers While decorating Christmas card containers for hospital patients, Connie Parrish, . p am Ogden and Susi Switzer also discussed future Y-Teens charity projects. A lonely soldier walks the desolate jungle of war-torn Viet Nam and remembers his Christmases back home . . . Through the help of the newly-formed Y-Teens, this soldier’s Christmas was brightened with a box of homemade cookies baked by club members. Believing that “it is better to give than receive,” the organization gave generously of itself through charity work. Visiting rest homes, making baskets at Thanksgiving and caroling at hospitals were among the many services rendered by Y-Teens. Other activities performed by the 40 Y-Teen members were the construction of Christmas card containers for patients in various area hospitals and a tobagganing trip to Turkey Run. 65 GAA allowed each member to participate in the sport she enjoyed. Girls who were active in the organization earned points to receive their plaque, letter or pin. Displaying unique characteristics of physical fitness and encouraging fair-play and sportsmanship, Girls Athletic Association gave high school girls a chance to display their talents through competition or by participating in such activities as volleyball, baseball, bowling, gymnastics, basketball and swimming. Departing from their ordinary sporty dress, GAA members donned more feminine apparel as the organization sponsored “Oriental Enchantment,” the annual semi-formal turnabout. Ambitious and athletically inclined, members entered the telegraphic bowling tourney, interscholastic basketball and volleyball competition and district as well as state gymnastic meets. Active GAA members received numerals and chevrons. GAA members displayed skills in nine different sport areas Hair went flying as Junior Margie Osborn bounced on the trampoline during GAA and fellow members spotted for her. 66 L ETTERMEN’S CLUB-FRONT ROW: G. Nagel, T. Alley, D. Booker, G. Thrall, A. Jennings, vice-president: L. Czapla, treasurer ; K. Pickett, sergeant-at-arms; M. Schuttrow, president: R. Garrard, secretary; J. Thiel, R. Gehring, T. McVey. SECOND ROW: C. Schroen, M. Sohn, G. Bright, D. Eaton, D. Kane, M. Johnston, T. Matthews, D. Deedrick, J. Mess mer, B. Roach, G. Malick, G. Govert. THIRD ROW: C. Nagel, G. Smith, D. Patterson, D. Long, D. Christenson, D. Bonie, K. Mount, B. Brown, M. Gregor, N. Romano, D. Schuster, R. Splady. FOURTH ROW: J. Finley, P. DalSanto, L. Royce, K. Stivers, B. Conway, J. Lowe, K. Vana, L. Kus, M. Adams, D. Weinberg, T. Bakken, F. Borman. FIFTH ROW: B. Makely, M. Pigg, D. Haniford, G. Dilling, D. Augenstine, J. Olson, J. B rehm, J. Emery, T. Redar, G. Mack, M. Sullivan, R. Wilson. SIXTH ROW: M. Miller, G. Kistler, M. Kus, B. Metro, J. Fronczek, T. McVey, D. Walters, D. Fedor, M. Kussmaul, R. Rastovski, G. Farmer, T. Britton. Panther license plates sold by L ettermen “Buy a Griffith Panther license plate! was the cry of L ettermen, as Bob Makely made a sale to Dale Burdette and Elaine Heltsley. 67 Promoting the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship, school spirit and clean living was the goal and ambition of Griffith High School’s Lettermen’ Those who have earned a letter in one Griffith ' s varsity sports, created hig among varsity athl Selling programs, football and basket nominating Home; Queen candidates the Homecoming a few of Letterm activities. The selling of Panther was their chief m making project of Under the direct Mack, sponsor, helped in purch sweaters for se and gold blazers) Varsity Basketba Student personnel served in library , offices As Christmas approached, Dena Hamnik and Debbie Kasmark painted office windows. and the library Filing films, checking out books and delivering reserved equipment were among the many tasks performed by the audio visual and library assistants. Always at the assistance of the faculty, these responsible students did much in aiding the administration and the student body. Some AV assistants ran and repaired projectors while others operated duplicating machines. Checking out books that were to be taken out of the library and putting them back on the shelves when they were returned were a few of the chief time-consumer jobs performed by librarian assistants through the week. To gain knowledge of office work, office assistants worked along with the secretaries. Typing absentee sheets, delivering passes and operating the switchboard occupied most of these students time. In the privacy of a study booth Larry Blackfield concentrated on his school work. Students were able to use library facilities during and after school. LIBRARIAN AND ASSISTANTS-Miss Dorothy Mohlman, librarian; Debbie Kallas, Paula Dyer, Doris Oprea, Pam Lindquist, Rose Janovsky, Janet Patterson. 69 70 Determination, sweat, competition, were forces behind ATHLETICS Running, tackling, pinning and more running, tackling, pinning . . . it’s called practice and more practice. Athletes strive to win, to bring pride to themselves and to GHS. The feeling of victory is un- comparable ... the happiness . . . the self-esteem. At the moment of triumph it’s the most important thing in the world. Then there ' s the feeling of defeat . . . the sadness . . . the loneliness . . . but they must learn to take both . . . to live with victory and defeat. The results of dirty, holey tennis shoes, torn black and gold jerseys and splintered bats mean high hopes for future opportunities ... for fu- ture dreams. 71 Panthers tallied 4-4-1 A carefully prepared sophomore hoop held by Gaylynn Trueblood and Cathy Garvey led pre game activities. Coach Schrier gave halfback Roy Price extra strategy during the Noll game. Completing seven TD passes for the year, quarterback Mike Schuttrow led the Panthers by calling the plays. record; placed second in Calumet Conference Panther gridmen overwhelmed their last three opponents, salvaging a 4-4-1 record for the year. The season marked Coach Dick Schrier’s second year as head football coach. Football is a game of momentum and once it’s started, winning comes easier,” stated Coach Schrier as the team jelled after a 40-0 Homecoming victory. Led by Mike Schuttrow, who completed 68 of 138 passes for 1050 yards, the team scored 179 offensive points. On defense, Rick Garrard made 125 tackles and 40 assists. Both seniors, Schuttrow and Garrard won the team’s Most Valuable Player award. Don Fedor and Jerry Bratcher provided excellent blocking on key offensive plays. Efforts by Russ Gehring and Tim McVey on the defensive line resulted in giving up only 100 points to opponents throughout the season. Cunning plays called from decisive Panther line ups led to victory over Highland 33-7. The once peaceful undisturbed hoop was ripped to shreds as George Jarrard burst through at the opening of the Noll game. VARSITY FOOTBALL-FRONT ROW: R. Jarrard, R. Bohling, manager, T. Little, A. McDonald, M. Thiel, T. Matthews, B. Migliorini, N. Romano, J. Mesmer, H. Ricks, R. Esposito, K. Nelson, D. Augenst ne, R. Mas- sena, J. Emery, B. Mulvihill, manager, D. Tucker, Manager. SECOND ROW: F. Loomis, manager, K. Vana, D. Siebers, M. Holsapple, R. Schoonover, B. Brown, M. Pigg, J. Finley, D. Haniford, R. Fritz, R. Price, G. Mack, G. Thrall, A. Jennings, Coach Bud Ballou. THIRD ROW: Coach Dick Schrier, M. Kussmaul, T. Alley, R. Garrard, M. Schuttrow, D. Booker, G. Jarrard, B. Barnes, D. Fedor, K. Pickett, T. McVey, R. Gehring, T. McKay, D. Erwin, Coach Ken Nierman. Drive, character, spirit— evident in Panther power VARSITY FOOTBALL GHS OPP Calumet 6 ... 12 Merrillville 21 . . . 7 Chesterton 13 ... 13 Bishop Noll 7 ... 12 Crown Point 19 ... 21 Lowell 20 ... 21 Gary Edison 40 . . . 0 Lake Central 20 . . . 7 Highland 33 . . . 7 SEASON RECORD 4-4-1 CONFERENCE RECORD 4-2-1 Half time chalk talks proved essential to team strategy as co-captains Mike Schuttrow and Rick Garrard and end Kerry Pickett talked over the Noll game. 74 Assisting in bringing down a Gary Edison player, linebacker Rick Garrard helped lead Griffith to a 40-0 Homecoming victory. 75 Even when the temperature dropped, Panther fans like Suzi Switzer and Carol Baker kept their spirit high. Accepting defeat as part of playing the game was Don Fedor. Up for a rebound was all-conference team member Kerry Picket. Through 13 years of coaching experience, Coach “Red Mack guided his Panther team to a 16-6 record. Panther cagers tied for Pushing for their seventh consecutive victory, forward Kerry Pickett recovered the ball for Griffith in a tense game with arch-rival Highland. 76 Calumet Conference title with Lowell Red Devils Carefully watching his Boone Grove opponent ' s every movement, guard Rick Garrard passed the ball to a teammate. Beginning with the first g ame, Griffith propelled itself towards an outstanding year. Crown Point, however, blocked the advancement of Coach “Red Mack and his cagers, defeating GHS in the Holiday Tourney, sectionals and regular season play. The Panthers drove home a 16-6 record and shared the Calumet Conference title with Lowell. All-Conference player, Kerry Pickett, was the spark plug, setting a new scoring record of 45 points in a single game and ending with a total of 557 points for the year. Senior Mike Schuttrow also took a position on the all-conference team. Coach Bud Wainscott’s junior varsity squad hit a high point at mid-season when they took three in a row from Morton, Chesterton and Munster to finish the season with a 6-13 record. VARSITY BASKETBALL— FRONT ROW: D. Schuster, manager; Coach Schuttrow, G. Kistler, M. Kussmaul, K. Pickett, T. Britton, D. Walters, Harold “Red Mack, G. Dilling. BACK ROW: G. Mack, T. Redar, M. L. Czapla, R. Garrard. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL— FRONT ROW : R. Campbell, manager; L. Rosnowski, J. Emery, A. McDonald, B. Mills, D. Dallas. BACK ROW: Coach Bud Wainscott, B. Metro, B. Cox, D. Colby, D. Erwin, M. Adams, R. Rastovski. Teamwork, experience added up to 16-6 record Leading rebounaer Kerry Pickett leaped into the struggle to snare the ball. VARSITY BASKETBALL GHS OPP Gavit . . 91 . . 50 Whiting . . 81 . . 53 Highland . . 61 . . 47 Gary Edison . . . . . . 74 . . 71 Lowell 83 . . 73 Hammond Tech . . . 63 . . 54 Holiday Tourney . . . 2nd Highland . . 74 . . 61 Crown Point . . . . . 73 . . 81 Lake Central .... . . 79 . . 78 Hammond Morton . . 85 . . 56 Chesterton . . 82 . . 78 Munster . . 73 . . 77 Calumet . . 69 . . 79 Merrillville . . 74 . . 51 Crown Point . . . . . 52 . . 69 Bishop Noll . . 56 . . 97 East Gary . . 61 . . 58 Gary Wirt . . 81 . . 59 Portage . . 66 . . 53 Hammond Clark . . . 68 . . 60 Sectional Boone Grove . . . . 87 . . 76 Crown Point . . . . . 72 . . 75 Opponents enclosed Mike Schuttrow. while attempting to halt his drive. 78 Guarded heavily by a Boone Grove player, Len Czapla charged desperately to gain ball control. Easily out-jumping an opponent, Dave Walters set to get off a shot. Cheerleaders Diane Austin and Nona Deeter rejoice as Panthers pull through with two much needed points. Swim team sent eight members to compete downstate Striving for extra distance prompted Dale Patterson to give maximum effort from the starting block. For the third consecutive year Panther tankmen captured the Calumet Conference title. Coach Dan Leslie ' s guidance enabled the squad to end the season at 7-3-1 and send eight swimmers to the state swim meet. Three seniors, Rod Wilson, Louis Royce and Jim Finley, qualified to go downstate. Also competing as alternates were Greg Bright, Doug Price, Jeff Lowe, Dale Patterson, Greg Malick and Bob Durbin. Highlighting the year’s events, Griffith broke six conference records. Panthers faced tough competition and placed third in sectionals. Coach Leslie grew to enjoy the traditional dunking that marked another victory. Since the squad was composed mainly of juniors, hopes for an even better season next year are high. SWIMMING TEAM— FRONT ROW: G. Pruce, R. Beel, D. Price, M. Rusk, M. Stass, B. Brown, W. Govert. SECOND ROW: G. Malick, B. Mulvihili E. Paulson, G. Bright, R. Karnisky, K. Black, D. Patterson, L. Royce, K. Mount, D. Christenson. THIRD ROW: D. Wilson, G. McMinds, D. Black, J. Lowe, J. Fronczak, R. Wilson, B. Durbin, J. Finley, R. Dell, Coach Dan Leslie. Eyeing the pool wall, Joe Fronczek prepared to turn around. After a traditional dunking by victorious swimmers, Coach Dan Leslie wrings out his shirt. VARSITY SWIMMING Michigan City . . . GHS 51 . OPP . . . 40 Lew Wallace .... 47 . . . . 47 Bishop Noll 34 . . . . 61 Portage . 70 . . . . 25 Gary Wirt . 78 . . . . 17 Valparaiso . 55 . . . .40 Munster . 30 . . . . 65 Whiting . 69 . . . . 26 Hammond High . . 67 . . . . 28 Bloom Township . 45 . . . . 50 Chesterton 71 . . . . 23 Conference . . 1st Sectional . . 3rd Coming up for air, Tom Bakken knifed through water while doing the breast stroke. With the powerful stroke of each arm, Joe Fronczek propelled himself forward. VARSITY WRESTLING GHS OPP Munster . . 24 . . . 21 Highland . . 16 . . . 32 Portage . . 17 . . . 30 Lowell . . 30 . . . 14 Lake Central . . . . . 22 . . . 26 Whiting . . 52 . . . 0 Chesterton . . . . . . 37 . . . 7 Calumet . . 18 . . . . 35 River Forest. . . . . . 21 . . . . 24 East Gary Edison . . 47 . . . . 3 Gary Wirt . . 32 . . . . 14 Gary Edison . . . . . 11 . . . . 29 Crown Point . . . . . 17 . . . . 25 Merrillville 18 ' ' ' . 28 Conference .... 7th Sectional 2nd With a half nelson in deep, Glenn Nagel drove his victim ' s shoulders to the mat. VARSITY WRESTLING-FRONT ROW: J. Messmer, G. Nagel, J. Mathews, D. Randolph, T. Mathews, D. Kane, C. Nagel. SECOND ROW: Assistant Coach Chris Condo, L. Kus, D. Haniford, J. Olson, D. Zelencik, G. Farmer, M. Pigg, D. Augenstine, R. Price, Coach Nick Costello. Seven matmen placed in Crown Point sectionals Contorting and grimacing, Larry Kus attempted to manuever around his opponent and into a pinning position. Panther wrestlers experienced a rebuilding season which ended with a 6-8 outcome, warranting seventh place in the Calumet Conference. Coach Nick Costello stated “des- pite a 6-8 dual meet record, our season could be considered successful after taking second place in the sectionals. Most of the boys showed considerable improvement as the season progressed.” Seniors Dan Augenstine, Larry Kus, Glenn Nagel, Craig Nagel and Dave Zelencik contributed valuable leadership and underclassmen acted as a source of strength; Junior Dick Kane led in pins. Wrestlers Tom Mathews, Dick Kane, Jim Messmer and Dave Zelencik took second places for Griffith at the Crown Point Sectionals. As the match progressed, Coach Nick Costello shouted encouragement to wrestlers. At the sound of the referee’s whistle, Dick Kane struggled to reverse against his East Gary opponent. 83 Broad lumper Tom Jamison sent up a spray of sand as he captured second place against Gary Edison. Caught in mid air, Greg Mack stretched for inches in the broad jump during the divisional meet at Highland. 1967 VARSITY TRACK— FRONT ROW: Lance Riffle, Nick Romano, Dan Nick Fleck. LAST ROW: Coach Dick Schrier, Tom Jamison, John Stout, Larry Kus, Rick Bohling, Greg Mack. SECOND ROW: Bill Con ■ Theil, Dave Erwin, Kerry Pickett, Terry Alley, manager Mike Sullivan, way, Milt Schroader, Dave Vaughn, Kevin Vana, Ed S hinabarger, 84 ) Warming up, Kerry Pickett and Rick Garrard practice for high hurdles. Panther thinclads experienced 1967 VARSITY TRACK Place Portage Relays 1st Lowell Relays 3rd Andrean Relays 4th Gary Edison Relays 2nd Little Five Meet 4th Rensselaer Relays 3rd Divisional 4th River Forest Relays 2nd Conference 9th Panting with effort Panther thinclad Kenny Stivers pushed toward the finish. rough season Two hours a day of hard practice and endurance-building exercises helped rebuild the 1967 Panther Track squad. Coaches Dick Schrier, Budd Ballou and James Mason guided the thinclads through a difficult season. “We were somewhat disappointed in the turn out of lettermen,” stated Coach Ballou, “and this resulted in a low season.’’ Although being a little weak in running events, senior runners Marty Lehmann, Tom Jamison and Ed Shinabarger contributed to the Panther cause by usually placing fairly high in their respective events. Junior Terry Alley strengthened the field events at the shot put position. An abundance of sophomores provided the team with a reserve squad in running and in field events. Sophomore Gary Kistler proved to be an asset in high jumping. 85 Keeping in shape during the winter, Frank Borman and Captain John Thiel prac- ticed out of season. Lack of experience, strength hindered harriers performance ■ VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY OPP GHS Munster W River Forest W Crown Point L Portage L Lake Central L Merrillville L Calumet, Wirt L-L Chesterton, Lowell L-L Highland, Edison L-W East Gary L Highland Invitational . . 15th Andrean L Hobart Invitational. . . . 27th East Gary Invitational 6th Bishop Noll L Shortridge Invitational 28th Conference 12th Sectional 18th With only five senior high letterwiriners, Coach Don Ray’s cross count ry team scored a 3-12 record, singling out twelfth place in the conference and eighteenth in sectional competition. Two victories opened the season, but the squad fell into a rut, as 10 consecutive losses followed. Running by John Thiel merited him the 500 Miles Award, and Frank Forman was elected the Most Valuable Player. Lance Riffle, Charles Schroen and Len Czapla also gave excellent efforts. Coach Ray commented that “Prospects for Griffith’s Cross Country team in the future are bright because of aid offered to the younger members by more experienced harriers.” VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY-FRONT ROW: S. Laudenber, B. Swingler, SECOND ROW : Coach Don Ray, R. Splady, F. Borman, L. Czapla, J. D. Alexander, J. Schroeder, L. Riffle, M. Nee se, C. Schroen, K. Medsker. Thiel, D. Stawitke, B. Sinclair, J. Schroeder. 86 FENCING TEAM— FRONT ROW: David Barkai, Jack Mangus, Paul Galllher. SECOND ROW: Greg Pachnik, Bill Conway, Coach Richard Metcalf. Fencing team faced difficulties in second year In its second year at Griffith, the fencing team clashed blades with Culver Military Academy, losing 11-6. Only two members, Dave Barkai and Bill Conway returned from the previous year. Coach Richard Metcalf paced the squad through the fundamentals and finer points of fencing while new members received added experience from season competition. With an attempt to score a touche,” David Barkai intently lunged forward, setting his opponent in practice on the defensive. 87 Hustle and determination marked a year Catcher Dave Long ta ged out High- land ' s Tom Fish at home plate. 1967 VARSITY BASEBALL Bishop Noll . . . . GHS . 2 . OPP . . 5 Munster . 1 . . . 3 Lake Central . . . . 12 . . . 2 Chesterton . . . . 9 . . . 1 Merrillville . 6 . . . 10 Calumet . 1 . . . 10 Gary Wirt . 5 . . . 5 Gary Edison . . . . 3 . . . 1 Lowell . 4 . . . 5 East Chicago . . . . 1 . . 3 Highland . 1 . . 7 Munster . 6 . . 5 Crown Point . . . . 1 . . 9 Portage 4 . . 8 Dave Young Dan Kasprzak Dave Long 88 of rebuilding Experiencing his last year at GHS, Mr. Don Olson coached the Panther baseball team through a rebuild- ing year. Hard hitting and hustle added momentum to the 1967 season but lack of senior experience led to a 4-9-1 record. Offensive punch marked the team’s strong point as Mike Schuttrow led in batting with a 358 average and in runs batted in with 17. Glenn and Craig Nagel added speed by leading in stolen bases, 15, and runs scored, 14, respectively. For the second consecutive year, senior letterman Mike Schuttrow was elected to the Calumet Con- ference All-Star Team, while Dave Long, also a senior letter- man, hit the only home run during the 1967 varsity season. On a close call, Rich Rastovski foiled a Highland player ' s attempt to steal third base. 1967 VARSITY BASEBALL-FRONT ROW: Gordon Dilling, Craig Adel- sperger, Glenn Nagel, Craig Nagel, Dave Long, Dan Kasprzak. SECOND ROW: Coach Don Olson, Bob Makely, Mike Schuttrow, Dave Walters, Neil Vanderkolk, Dave Young, Tim Redar, Rich Rastovski. 1967 GOLF TEAM: Dan Covert, Reagan Splady, Tim McVey, Randy Otvos, Dennis Borne and Coach Charles Ricks. Experience of returning lettermen assisted team With hope and determination, Tim McVey watched the ball roll toward the hole. 1967 VARSITY GOLF OPP GHS Rensselaer W Portage, Merrillville . . . W-L Edison W Bishop Noll W Hammond Tech W Morton, Highland .... W-L East Gary W Highland, Crown Point. W-L Calumet, Merrillville. . . W-L Lake Central W Hammond Clark W Bishop Noll L Highland W Merrillville L Chesterton w Wirt w Lowell w Sandtrap’s and roughs didn’t bar Panther golfers from a winning season as the turfmen chalked up 15 wins against 5 losses, to place seventh in the Calumet Conference. Experience dominated Coach Ricks ' squad as the seven lettermen included: Dan Govert, Dennis Bonie, Randy Otvos, Tim McVey, Greg Govert, Reagan Splady and Perry Gardai. Conference play resulted in a 9-2 record; the only two losses were to Crown Point and Merrillville, while the team took its match against rival Highland. Senior Dennis Bonie received the awards of Griffith Medalist of the year and Sectional Medalist. 90 Tennis team finished with 3-7 conference record Making a serve in a close match, was Junior Dean Christenson. VARSITY TENNIS GHS OPP Gary Wirt 1 ... 4 Crown Point 0 ... 5 Munster 1 ... 4 River Forest 4 ... 1 Highland 3 ... 2 Gary Wirt 2 ... 3 Crown Point 0 ... 5 Munster 2 ... 3 River Forest 4 . . . 1 Highland 2 ... 3 With the leadership of only one senior, Coach Paul Fultz faced the task of rebuilding the tennis squad. The 1967 Tennis team completed its third season with a 3-7 conference mark. Although getting off to a sluggish start, the team bounced back in its rematches. Larry Kus, Harold Selander and Dave Deedrick filled the varsity singles rank. In the doubles Bob Metro and Dick Kane made up the first team while the second consisted of Rod Wilson and Dean Christenson. Bob Metro and Dick Kane carried the Panther cause to the Gary Sectionals, but lost out in the second round. Rod Wilson and Dave Deedrick received Most Valuable and Most Improved player awards respectively. With a look of determination, Rod Wilson hit a return to opponent. TENNIS-FIRST ROW: Mike Sohn, Dick Kane, Dave Deedrick. Kent Engle. SECOND ROW: Marty Plekuhn, Chuck Thomas, Larry Fulgrafl, Dean Christenson. THIRD ROW: Ed Fercik, Mana- ger, Harold Selander, Rod Wilson, Bob Metro, Coach Paul Fultz. 91 More students participated in Practicing for area competition, girls gymnastic team member Gail Lindsey goes through her routine on the uneven parallel bars. Striving for good muscle tone, weightlifting club members Craig and Glenn Nagel worked out with barbell s after school. Leaping high off the ground Ed Bane rebounded during boy ' s intramurals. 92 sports with weightlifting, intramurals, gymnastics Ready to recover the ball were girls interscholastic basketball team members Janice Shaw, Joyce Hohnsen and Gaylynn Trueblood. Under the direction of Coach Jim Teutemacher, Griffith began a boy’s intramurals sports program. Basketball made up the entire sports roster, which was designed to encourage sportsmanship, and to provide boys with extracurricular sports activity. Many boys spent after school hours working out with the Weightlifting Club. The proper and correct way to lift weights were taught to all members. Some of the boys entered weightlifting contests. Developing their skills and coordination girls gymnas- tic team members practiced on the uneven parallel bars, trampolenes and balance beams. Girls were able to compete in Calumet area and state meets. Executing a backward flip on the trampolene, Sophomore Mona Govert prepared for upcoming gymnastic meets. Practicing her routine for gym- nastics was Jackie Bernath on the balance beam. to Aia3dOM«l 93 94 Bewildered expressions, bubbling laughter, guiding voices, and inquisitive minds characterized PEOPLE Bricks and mortar form a building but an actual place is built on a foundation of people. The friendly atmosphere and the fine educational opportunities of Griffith High School make it more than a massive construction where kids must go for nearly 40 hours a week to study and learn. People themselves make GHS what it is. Everyone who enters its doors, from administrators and fac- ulty to students, is a part of the whole complex. Whether it be the super- intendent or a shy sophomore, all the people have an effect upon the school as well as each other. Without people there would be no GHS today. 95 I Administration expanded system Planning night classes for adults and summer school for students was one of the first duties of Mr . Carl Dalton as the new assistant principal. Working on student, faculty and administra- tive levels was Principal Ben McKay. Together with his secretary Mrs. Pat Saunders, Mr. Art Fiscus, AV director, supplied faculty members with all necessary audio-visual aids. As director of pupil personnel, Mr. Charles O’Rourke was in charge of student attendance and truancy. Helping students decide which class was best for them to take were guidance counselors Mr. James Garret- son, Miss Krya McKay and Mr. Sam Cox. kH MukjAl to meet demands An increase in student enrollment and the appointment of 10 new members to the teaching staff meant new demands on the administration. To meet these needs the position of director of athletics was formed to coordinate the entire sports program. Meeting twice a month the school board served as a bridge between the community and the schools. Approving budget requests, making administrative promotions and setting school policies were typical points of discussion. Through proper guidance administrators worked together to better the individual student during his high school years. Serving the community, night classes were organized and school facilities such as the pool and auditorium were made available to townspeople. Winning seasons were only end products of work behind the scenes headed by Mr. Harold Mack, director of athletics. Decisions on every phase of education were made by school board members Harvey A. Fonutain, Milfred P. Christenson and Raymond L. Underwood. Mr. Kenneth Manifold was administrative assistant to the superintendent in charge of business affairs. Coordinating all systems from grade school through high school was Superintendent William R. Cheever. As assistant to Mr. Manifold and school board treasurer Mrs. Leona Kane spent much of her time writing checks. 97 Teachers’ lounge provided relaxation for faculty; Mr. Harold “Red” Mack checked over his camper before an outing with the family. While acting as Lettermen sponsor, he also coached varsity basketball. School time was spent teaching history and fulfilling all duties of the athletic director. Mr. Bud Ballou examined his collection of Revolutionary War relics. During a school day he taught U.S. and World history. Dividing his coaching abilities, he assisted in coaching both football and varsity track. Mr. Richard Fremion found tinkering with engines and cars enjoyable. Teaching world history to sophomores filled his daily class schedule. Mr. Tom Knarr shared his knowledge in the field of social studies with his senior classes. Teaching subjects such as government, economics and contemporary affairs took up the majority of his time. Mr. Stephen Stanczak liked remodeling his basement with wood paneling. Completing his eighteenth year at Griffith, he taught U.S. history to juniors. Mr. Loren Cutner found coaching self-satisfying. As seventh grade basketball coach, his advice and guidance helped relieve young inquisitive minds. New to the senior high school, he taught sociology and psychology classes. league bowling furnished recreation, entertainment Mr. Richard Koval enjoyed a good game of billiards in his free time. Bookkeeping, salesmanship and general business classes took up most of his school time. Mr. James Claxton used his free time for photography and home movies. Along with co-sponsoring FTA, Mr. Claxton taught Typing I, personal typing and general business courses. Mr. Paul McFann spent many long hours doing his homework for a master ' s degree at Purdue Calumet Campus. New to the Griffith school system, he taught Typing I and II and clerical procedures. Mr. Chris Condo enjoyed hunting the primitive way. With bow and arrow in hand, he often could be seen rising early on weekends to enjoy his favorite pastime. New to the Social Studies Department, he taught psychology, economics, sociology and government. He was assistant wrestling coach. Mrs. Betty Holmgren liked to play Bridge in her spare time. She belonged to various Bridge groups and clubs. Besides teaching Shorthand I and II and secretarial practice, she also taught two new courses, Business English and business law. Teachers who required those tedious 20-page term papers, or a 500-page book were people like everyone else, though students didn’t usually consider them so. Even though 45 per cent of the faculty had Master’s Degrees, they were not so much above others that the tension of a close basketball game or punch line of a funny joke would not affect their emotions. Teachers wore cutoffs to the store ... ate peanut butter sandwiches . . . danced at parties— they were no different from other people. 99 Faculty’s school day extended past dismissal Miss Pat Clark spent the past summer teaching at Ball State Journalism Workshops for newspaper and yearbook staffs. Besides teaching sophomore English and Journalism, she was advisor for PANTHER PRESS, REFLECTOR, ARMAGEDDON, NEWS BUREAU and Quill and Scroll. Mr. James Pictor enjoyed after school hours by playing his guitar and singing folk songs. He not only taught English Literature, but was also involved in graduation and other Senior Class activities. He was vice president of one of the local teacher ' s organizations. Mrs. Margaret Clark liked playing the organ at home and at her church. Teaching juniors American Literature and co sponsoring FTA took up most of her time. Mrs. Paula McClung experienced new problems while decorating her unfurnished apartment. Along with sponsoring Y Teens, she taught senior, junior and sophomore English classes. Mr. Gerald Spejewski could often be found working late in the auditorium as he was stage director for most school dramatic productions. Sponsoring Drama Club and teaching English II, drama and speech occupied most of his day. 100 bell to coach, sponsor, guide Mrs. Dessie Beanblossom produced many creative ceramic items in her free time. Dividing her class time between junior and senior high, she taught clothing and home economics. Mr. Charles Harkin delighted in taking a daily walk. Occasionally he could be seen riding his bicycle early in the morning on his way to school. Teaching sophomore English and sponsoring Honor Society kept him busy. Mrs. Florence Ogle helped sew Panther emblems on new basketball team blazers. Being a skilled seamstress and home economist provided experience for teaching advanced tailoring and preparation for adult living. Miss Geraldine Klein looked over many bridal magazines as she made early preparations for her June wedding. Sponsoring Booster Club and teaching physical education and first aid occupied much of her time. Mr. Ken Nierman experienced his first year of coaching varsity football at Griffith. Although he spent most of the day teaching in the junior high, he taught one high school physical education class. Mr. Richard Schrier often spent his preparation period in the teacher’s lounge where he could catch up on latest sports news. Even though he taught five physical education classes, he still had time to act as head coach for varsity football and track. A good teacher was more Miss Patricia Connors knitted numerous sweaters and gloves. A major project she created was a sweater dress. Along with teaching girls physical education and first aid, she sponsored GAA. Mr. Daniel Schroeder could often be found toiling over leaky radiators and cracked blocks. Devoting most of his time to his students, he taught auto mechanics. Mr. Dan Leslie delighted in singing at church and social functions. Usually teaching industrial arts courses, he also taught biology along with wood shop and coached the swim team this year. Mr. James Felke liked to collect remains of ancient Indian tribes of Southern Indiana. Arrow heads, crude stone fist tools and other relics were gathered for his hobby. New to the high school, he taught drafting and industrial arts. Mr. George McClure ' s favorite pastime was working on sports cars. Being the only department head, he taught machine shop during the year and driver ' s education in the summer. Miss Betty Weber practiced playing her ukulele at home to achieve perfection before performing in front of her family and friends. Dividing her time between teaching and counseling junior high students, she taught French I in the high school. i I ) l than a figure behind the desk Mrs. Dorothy Blum spent much of her time planning a vacation to France and other European countries. Teaching sophomore English and French occupied most of her school time. Mr. Charles Ricks transformed his living room into a putting green when he practiced golf indoors. He divided his time between coaching the golf team and teaching various art courses. Mr. Ray Weaver made use of his after school hours by directing the creation of stage scenery for all school plays. Being Student Council and Sophomore Class sponsor, he also taught Spanish I, II, and III. Mrs. Judith Kummer struck up a tune every time she neared a piano. Being in charge of the vocal department, she sponsored various choral groups including the newly formed Girls’ Glee Club and Barber Shop Quartets. Mr. Robert Sohn went on many weekend camping trips with his family. Besides directing the band, he helped individual students who entered state competition, organized the pep and dance bands and taught new routines to the marching band. What makes a teacher more than a teacher? Obviously, he must explain material, maintain discipline and teach his course. But even so, something more is needed to add that extra little ingredient that marks a dedicated teacher. Someone to talk to when there’s a problem . . . someone to understand adolescent difficulties . . . someone to look up to as a model adult— these are but a few of the qualities that mark a Griffith teacher. W • unimmm m Mr. Donald Casanova advanced his knight after carefully contemplating his partner ' s next possible moves. Acting as Junior Class sponsor as well as teaching chemistry took the majority of his time. Mrs. Geraldine Sherfey enjoyed those early morning fishing trips. She spent many hours working out a science curriculum for kindergarten classes up to the third grade and taught advanced and first year biology classes. Mr. Daniel McNeil spent many tedious hours building all different makes of model ships. Teaching Algebra I and II, trigonometry and geometry students filled his day. Mr. Howard Besch admired his wood carving from the Phillipine Islands. This conversation piece was just one of many purchased by him while teaching in the Phillipines for the United States Defense Depart- ment. New to Griffith, he taught math classes. Mr. Thomas Smith cleaned and polished his shotgun to ready himself for the hunting season. While teaching biology and introduc- tory to physics, he tutored high school students. Mr. James Mason made his own radio by rearranging and substituting parts from old radios. During his first year in the senior high he taught math and physics to students. 104 Personnel met needs of faculty and students The smell of bubbling spaghetti, the drudgery of scrubbing floors and the task of administering TB tests were but a few of many duties performed by school personnel. Although Mrs. Mary Earp, school nurse, was at the high school on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings only, she managed to keep students well. School business transactions and routine office work kept secretaries busy. Washing windows and sweeping floors took many long evening and weekend hours for custodians, while kitchen help spent hours planning and preparing noontime meals for over 1,500 students including junior high. School Nurse Mrs. Mary Earp kept students and faculty healthy. COOKING STAFF— FRONT ROW: Mrs. B. Brill, Mrs. E. Koleski, Mrs. Y. Cron k, Mrs. M. Marion. BACK ROW: Mrs. J. Pigg, Mrs. A. Hart, Mrs. M. Johnsen, Mrs. T. Pinkstaff. SECRETARIES— TOP: Mrs. Grace Ashmore. CENTER: Mrs. Grace Plikuhn. BOTTOM: Mrs. Mary Plohg. SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS: Mr. John Loudenber, Mr. Richard Bridegroom, Mr. James Bulva. Strong class spirit, unity characterized seniors Three years of living and working and now they’ve received a stiff, white diploma. But what did this piece of paper mean? That they were automatically adults? No, they were still confused children, not knowing what they wanted while the adult world called on them to decide. The Class of 1968, being the first to enter GHS as sophomores, captured second place in the Homecoming parade with its float Victory Cornin’ Tortoise. Spirit reigned high in the Senior Class as cords were worn and snake dances were formed during lunch to back Panther teams. Navy blue and baby blue were chosen as class colors while the yellow daisy depicted the senior class flower. Senior pictures, cards and announcements and caps and gowns were ordered as seniors realized the excitement and sadness of graduation. Coordinating senior activities this year were Cheryl Wampler, president, Alan Jennings, vice-president; Paula Dyer, secretary; and Janet Patterson, treasurer. DANIEL R. ADAMS CRAIG E. ADELSPERGER TIMOTHY JAMES AKE GAYLE ALLENBOUGH TERRY LEE ALLEY TERRELL S. ALLISON EDWIN DANIEL AUGENSTINE DALE AUGENSTINE 106 as their high school years came to a close CAROL LYNN BAKER PARTICIA L. BARAN DAVID ALLEN BARKAI KATHLEEN ANN BAROEVICH BARBARA MAE BAUSWELL JANICE KAY BIEDERMAN JUNE MARGARET BIFOSS ROGER ALLEN BOER DALE F. BOCK CRAIG S. BOGIELSKI WILLIAM J. BAKODI DENNIS PATRICK BONIE DONALD REESE BOOKER FRANK C. BORMAN BONITA LYNN BRADY MAUDE E. BREDESEN JOHN ALLEN BREHM THOMAS CHARLES BRITTON WILFRED N. J. BROWN, JR. SANDRA KAY BUIKEMA MARGARET LYNN BURGE JAMES RICHARD CARLSON DIANE LYNN CARMICHAEL SUSAN ROSE CARPENTER 107 Class of ' 68 ' s last float, “Victory TERRY J. CLARK LANA J. CLIFFORD VONDA RAE CLOUSE MICHAEL PHILLIP CODUTI JANICE E. CONGLETON LINDA GAYLE CONLEY KATHRYN MARIE COOK RICHARD IRVING COOK CAROL ANN COPPAGE BEVERLY ANN COX HUBERT RAY CROCKER, JR. KAREN YVONNE CRONK JOYCE E. CROWE MICHAEL L. CULLERS LEONARD JAMES CZAPLA CHRISTOPHER W. DAGLEY PAUL A. DAL SANTO EILEEN ANN DEISTLER CAROL ANN DELAFOSSE GORDON LYNN DILLING PENNY SUE DOERING SHARON ROSE DOUGLAS PAULA M. DYER JAMES RONALD ELDRIDGE 108 Cornin’ Tortoise, took second place prize. RON ELLIS ROBERT W. FARKAS DONALD E. FEDOR WILLIAM FELLER SHAROLYNN FETLA JAMES MICHAEL FINLEY MARY ANN FOSS LEON W. FRANCIS, JR. With chicken wire, paper mache and napkins, an old Ford was turned into a tortoise. Sandy Buikema and Kae Moore added finishing touches. 109 “The web of our life is of tangled strands DALE JOSEPH FRANZ JOHN E. GARMON ERIC C. GARRARD TERRENCE J. GARVEY RUSSELL L. GERHING NANCY ANNE GILLIS JOHN EDWARD GILMORE CAROLE ANN GOBLE GREGORY FRANCIS GOVERT JUDITH ANN GOVERT RAYE DIANE GREEN MARTIN HENRY GREGOR LAWRENCE J. GREICHUNOS MARK STEPHEN GRIMM JAMES PETER HALUSKA DENA MARIE HAMNIK DEBORAH HANLON SARA HELFEN FREDERICK BRUCE HOWARD LORA JEAN HUBBARD DENNIS ARTHUR HUEY RODMILA JANDRICH ROSE MARIE JANOVSKY ALAN W. JENNINGS no class motto, JANET DARLENE JENNINGS JANIS MARIE JOHNSON KATHLEEN MARIE JOHNSON MICHAEL DAVID JOHNSTON DAWN LOUIS KASMARK DEBORAH ELLEN KASMARK LINDA LOU KELLY DONNA C. KINDEL JANICE MARIE KLEMOFF RITA LOUISE KOCI CLIFFORD J. KOLESKI BARBARA JEAN KONOPASEK MARY ANN KOVECSI DOROTHY ANN KRAUSE THOMAS A. KRAUSE DEBORAH ANN KROKOSKIA JANET KAY KUS LAWRENCE JON KUS CANDACE MARIE LADOW DEBORAH KAY LEDGER BECKY LEWIS CURTIS JOHN LIESENFELT PAMELA A. LINDQUIST CHARLES DAVID LONG depicted seniors ' view on life. in Snake dances in the halls were made JOHN D. LUNDEBERG DEVONNA B. MACKEY ROBERT CRAIG MAKELY JAMES RONALD MANGRUM LARRY W. MARLEY DONALD J. MARLOWE MAUREEN R. MATHEWS THOMAS A. MCKAY TIMOTHY A. MCMINDS PATRICK WILLIAM MCTAGGART TIM RICHARD MCVEY DANIEL DEE MERCER Flying angels, dancing clowns, and Buck Wheat invaded school during Spirit Week shown by Gordon Thrall, Kerry Pickett, Len Czapla, and John Thiel. 112 traditional spirit activities by class of ' 68 JOHN B. MILLER JON PAUL MILLER MICHAEL L. MILLER PATRICIA ELIZABETH MILLER ROBIN MILLER WAYNE ROBERT MILLER ELAINE ANN MITCHELL KATHERINE KAE MOORE TERRY R. MOORE KARYN ELIZABETH MURRAY CRAIG ROBERT NAGEL GLENN RAYMOND NAGEL SANDRA A. NELSON DAVID G. NEWLIN CHERYL LYNN NORTON DAN ODELL DORIS OPREA JON R. PARKER KATHLEEN PATRICIA PARKER CONSTANCE E. PARRISH JANET LEE PATTERSON TERRY LEE PHILLIPS KERRY LEE PICKETT BARBARA JOANNE PIERCE 113 Letters of application, entrance Hurrying to beat the bell, Lynn Weber and Randy Wright exchanged books for their next class. BRUCE PIERCE JUDITH PIERSCINSKI WILLIAM T. POLLOCK DAVID POST DEBORAH A. RAFACZ DAVID M. REZNIK HUGH RECTOR LEWIS E. ROYCE CONSTANCE S. SAVIA CHARLES B. SCHROEN DONNA JEAN SCHULTZ DONALD MICHAEL SCHUSTER 114 exams were typical of college prep students MICHAEL CHARLES SCHUTTROW LARRY SHEPKOWSKI MARTHA MARIE SIPKA MARGARET ANN SMITH NANCY LEE SMITH REAGAN JOHN SPLADY RONALD JOSEPH STANISH CYNTHIA ANN STAREK DAVID ALLEN STARR ROBERT W. ST. CLAIR BARBARA RAE STRAUSER JOHN P. STULL CATHY LYNN SWETS LINDA LEE SWINGLER SUSAN MARIE SWITZER JOHN EDWARD THIEL Answering questions to the best of her ability, Maureen Matthews took the SAT college entrance exam. GORDON E. THRALL GAY ELAINE TORBET PAUL C. TUTTLE REBECCA ANN VAJDA DAVID WALTERS CHERYL ANN WAMPLER LYNN ELLEN WEBER DAVID BRUCE WILLIAMS SHIRLEY MAE WILLIS ARNOLD CARL WILLMAN OWEN RODERICK WILSON GARY YOCKEY GAYLE YOCKEY DAVID PAUL ZELENCIK fw Hi 4 ' w u - ' S T i Pilf� : NOT PICTURED PATRICIA BUCK CHARLES DOWNEN JUDY MAUCK DURENDA PIGG DON WILCOX Returning from Honor Day assembly were Gay Torbit, Barb Strauser and Elaine Mitchell where Gay and Barb received certificates for scholastic achievements. 116 Juniors encountered exciting, busy year Heading the Junior Class this year were Dave Stawitcke, president; Joyce Schoonover, vice-president; Gerald Farmer, treasurer; and Nadyne Tamminga, secretary. A feeling of being somebody . . . someone with a higher position . . . somebody more than a sophomore. A year ' s experience, a ring . . . proof they were someone. Juniors had the feeling of being in between. Not as great and cool as the seniors, but not as young and bewildered as the sophomores. In preparing for the Prom, magazines were sold, concession stands were run and the Junior Follies was presented. Hard work paid off as the Class of “69 won first place with its Homecoming float Smells Like A Victory. During Spirit Week, juniors initiated impromptu pep sit-ins in the lobby. Upperclassmen had emerged. Being seniors was the next and final step. Mike Agnew Vicki Alger Deana Avery Marty Baker Rusty Baker Tom Bakken John Barham Jeanine Barman Barney Barnes Bill Bartolini Bill Bathhurst Linda Bauswell Mike Belavic Jan Berger Peggy Bice Chuck Bickell Doug Black Larry Blackfield Martin Blagg Diane Boer Rick Bohling Barb Bolinger Brian Boyce Cindy Brasel Debbie Brasich Gerry Bratchard Greg Bright Nancy Briski 117 Juniors captured first place in Homecoming Dixie Bryant Tom Buikema Dale Burdette Karen Carter Dean Christenson Jean Christenson Patti Christenson Wayne Christenson Clara Coapstick Janet Collins Bill Conway Jeff Creviston Patty Crouch Jerry Crowe Linda Crum Phillis Curry Kim Davis Pam Davis Robert Davis Ruth Davis Nona Deeter Ann DeLong Debbie Derjan Val Detzler Laura Dietrich Roger Dillon Karen Dolan Belinda Doppler Debbie Downing Sheila Duke Greg Dutro Dean Eaton Dennis Eaton Sterling Eaton Carol Erickson Dave Erwin Gerald Farmer Phil Fiegle Nick Fleck Rick Fleck Gail Fritz Randy Fritz Joe Fronczek Lynn Fuhrmark Diane Fulkerson Mike Fulkerson Linda Gacsy Dale Gall Tim Garvey Pam Giant Rhonda Green Pam Grimmer Don Grunnet Sharon Hall Kathy Haluska Dennis Haniford 118 parade with float entry “Smells Like A Victory’’ Peggy Hanson Steve Harder Elaine Heltsley Sherry Higgason David Hill Mary Ann Hohner Norma Hollingsworth Brenda Howerton Al Huber Gail Humble Patty Hupke Dottie Hyman Barb Jamison George Jarrard Jackie Joy Chuck Joyce Patsy Juratic Cathy Jurevis Debbie Kallas Dick Kane Rob Karnisky Dan Kasprzak Steve Keleman Cheryl Kemp Ray Kender Leslie Key Penny Killeen Greg Kime Sue Kinsey Judy Kirkley Gary Kistler Dale Koebcke Elaine Kozol Art Krieter Mark Kussmaul Draping colorful streamers across the gym ceiling for the GAA dance were Sue Kinsey and Joyce Schoonover. Enthusiasm prevailed as class of “69” ran Filled with the enthusiasm of Spirit Week, juniors staged a pep sit-in during lunch in the halls where they cheered for a football victory against arch-rival Highland. Debbie Lager Joe Laich Janet Laudeman Carl Lindsey Tim Little Sue Lohse Scott Louden ber Betty Loutzenhiser Jeff Lowe Greg Mack Linda Maddox Bruce Mair Greg Malick Chuck Markley Debbie Martin Judy Massa Randy Massena Mary Jo Masuga Frank Mathews Ray Mattozzi Jerry Maugherman Rocky McCaw Greg McCluskey Pam McGhee Dick McKinney Linda McLean Debbie McVey Bob Metro 120 concessions at games, staged magazine sales Sharon Michalik Ken Mount Rick Mueller Kathy Mulligan Bob Mulvihill Dana Murdock Karen Nagel Michele Novath Jim Olson Charlene Orban Margie Osborn Jim Parkhurst Dale Patterson Scott Patterson Tom Patterson Becky Paulsen Elmer Paulsen Brad Pinkstaff Mary Beth Plohg Karen Powers Janet Price Roy Price Nancy Priest Andrea Quasney Candy Raketich Dwight Randolph Rich Rastovski Tim Redar Larry Redden Susy Reis Harold Ricks Rene Rico Lance Riffle Bob Roach Nick Romano Terry Schafer Don Schmitt Joyce Schoonover Milt Schroader Paula Scoville Nancy Seeg ers Harold Selander Emily Sherfey Dennis Siebers Cindy Siurek Terri Skaggs Chris Smith Gary Smith Tom Smith Carol Snyder Robert Snyder Mike Sohn Mike Starek Margie Stas Dave Stawitcke Debbie Stepanovich 121 Ken Stivers Dan Stout Dan Strapon Mike Sullivan Jack Swickard Nadyne Tamminga Amy Thompson Jackie Toczek Ellen Todd Don Tucker Lois Turner Kevin Vava Carolyn Van Strien John Verbich Joyce Vestal Beverly Wagner David Wagner Margaret Wagner LaDonna Waldron Cindy Walker Jerry Wasko Linda Welch Betty Wenzel Pat Whitenack Cathy Wilding Roberta Wilkenson Randy Wright Joe Yadron Don York Ron York NOT PICTURED Diane Barron Brenda Braun Rob Creviston Irene Dobrowolski Sandy Hawkins Charles Howell Victor Jurevis Rich Kracjir Marty Kus Lee Liberman Ken Lieberman Melvin Lolkema Mike Newmister Tom Perotti Bruce Plowman Gordon Roberts Mary Rogers Having gotten through the first four periods, juniors take a break from their classroom studies for lunch in the cafeteria. 122 Sophomores adjust to active GHS life Leading the Sophomore Class were Mona Govert, vice-president; Al McDonald, treasurer; Diane Austin, secretary; and Mike Thiel, president. Shy sophomores entered GHS, imagining hard subjects and strict teachers . . . wanting to be a part, but afraid they might not make it. Having the largest class enrollment ever at GHS, the 280 sophomores became active in many clubs and produced “Watt Team? Edison? Burn ’Em Out as its Homecoming float. Dressed in clashy clothes, bow ties and bloomers, the Class of “70 captured first place in the 1967 Spirit Week competition. Eventually they felt they belonged . . . that they were a part— an important part— of the life at GHS. With Prom plans begun and class rings ordered, sophomores began to take on the air of upperclassmen. Max Adams Vicki Akin Bernice Anderson Karen Anderson L’Nora Anderson Joey Augenstine Debbie Austgen Diane Austin Sherry Bach George Balich Linda Bailah Barbara Baran Mervyn Barenie Edwin Berman Robert Barnett Diane Baroevich Mary Barta Jacalyn Bartram Jackie Bernath Kathy Bernotus Curtis Black Ron Blythe Lisa Boehme Terry Boer John Booker Dona Bowman Steven Brady Noel Brasel 123 Class of ' 70 joined wide variety of clubs Ed Bridegroom Greg Britton Terry Brown Betty Buck Robert Buitron Betty Bult Susan Burd Debbie Burns Rick Campbell Ellen Casebeer Margie Chomo % Barbara Clifford Jim Coduti Rick Colburn Dan Colby Sharon Cottrell Bill Cox Connie Cox Beverly Crody Christine Camereka Carey Dagley Dan Dallas James Dalton Vicki Dawes Dave Deedrick Ron Dell Ron Dembowski Darice Detzler Dawn Dietrich Charlotte Dillon Tina Dokoff Susan Dolan Kathy Donovsky Fred Doppler Margie Downey Sharon Drury Steve Duke James Duncan Robert Durbin Melvin Eaton Wayne Eichensehr Doug Eldridge Jim Emery Sue Emsing Kent Engle Barry Erickson Rick Esposito Denair Evans Pam Evans Dan Farris Carol Fedor Ed Fercik Debbie Ferguson Dan Foster Sandy Franz 124 received prestige of being a high schooler Patty Frye Larry Fullgraf Betty Fuoss Cathy Garvey Carol Gatlin Clara Gatlin Cheryl Gaynor Joan Gehring Barbara Gerhart Roland Giers Donna Girton Jerry Govert Mona Govert Paula Gray Kathy Greichunos Sherry Grimm Ron Grugel Pam Harder Jim Harding Roberta Harris Al Hein Kathy Heines Jeff Hess Jackie Higgason Tom Hill Donna Hillegonds Mike Holsapple Randy Hood Leslee Hopp Sandy Howard Barbara Hubbard Dave Hubbard Rick Hughes David Humphreys Linda Hunter Participating in their first Homecoming dance, the new sophomores executed some of the latest dance steps. Building their first float enabled sophomores Anticipating an exciting year at GHS, sophomore Betty Lehmann received her schedule from Mrs. Ashmore while Mr. O ' Rourke checked her name on the class roster. Beverley James Don Janovsky Jo Jellison Ruth Ann Jennings Tim Jeremiah Cheryl Johnson Harvey Johnson Joyce Johnson Carol Jones Tom Joyce Dennis Kaegebein Linda Klassen Rick Klemoff Andrea Kolarik Jim Konopasek Jody Konopasek Linda Konopasek Paula Konopasek Aimee Korn Debbie Korzeniewski Jane Korzeniewski Dale Krooswyk Barb Krueger Linda Kruit Sheila Kubacki Gene La Barge Marie Laich Jerry Lamprecht 126 to grasp the spirit of Homecoming activities Jackie Latawiec Linda Laudeman Robert Lax Betty Lehmann Brian Liesenfelt Rose Linder Gail Lindsey Esther Littrell Fred Loomis Marcella Lopez Marlene Louis Don Mackey Dennis Maglish Tom Maglish Bob Mahns Jim Malerich Greg Marren Jack Mathews Geraldine Mauck Vicki Maulding Chuck May Peggy McCaw Carolyn McComish Gary McConnel Al McDonald Karen McFarland Gary McMinds Darrell Medsker Jim Messmer Robert Migliorini Al Miller Don Miller Pattie Miller Sylvia M iller Bob Mills Diane Mitchell Janice Mote Darlene Murphy Terri Murray Rick Napiwocki Pam Ogden Bob Olson Elaine Pachnik Regina Pahl Donna Parrish Kevin Paul Peter Paul Bill Pierce Mike Pigg Martin Plikuhn Vicki Pollock Laura Poole Karyn Popovich Dale Postema Doug Price Camille Pumroy 127 Efforts proved worthwhile as Cellophane squares turned into a giant light bulb as Joyce Johnson stuffed hundreds into the chicken wire. Sharon Rahmstorf Gary Raketich Diane Rastovski Pat Rosek Larry Roznowski Wanda Ruesken Cathy Ruttledge Rick Schoonover Kathy Schroader Cindy Scoville Sherry Scurlock Claria Sentell Frances Serbik Mike Sertic Mitch Sertic Linda Sewich Janice Shaw Bill Shofroth Becky Short , Barbara Smith Gordon Smith Kathy Smith Dene Snyder Ma rgie Sohn Sylvia Soto Fred Stanfel John Stepp Dave Stevenson Judy Stokes Harry Stolte Brenda Strayn Jonell Strayn Paulette Stull Ron Tagtmayer Mike Tedesco 128 class of ’70 took first in Spirit Week Mike Thiel Chuck Thomas Debbie Thomas Joan Thomas Gaylynn Trueblood Jerry Trezciak Debbie Underwood Kathy Vajda Billy VanWinkle Patricia Vargo Steve Vaughn Virginia Vickery Glen Wade Nancy Wade Richard Weathers Dan Weinberg Peggy Welch Sandy Welch Virginia Whitlock Richard Will Mike Willman Larry Woods Paula Wynn Twyla York Gary Young Sporting a huge light bulb surrounded by red and white trim, the sophomore float, “Watt Team? Edison! Burn ' em Out,” took its place in the Homecoming parade. NOT PICTURED Eddie Bane Portia Barnam Patsy Bell Alan Builta Garry Carlson Greg Carlson Loretta Czapla Donna DeLong Linda Downen James Griffith Kurt Nelson Jackie Sanders Michael Sheckley Carol Stassin Kathy Townsend Paulette Udchitz 130 Yearning for Pepsis, cars, new wardrobes turned students to ADVERTISING For those little, necessary, everyday things such as cold cream, cheeseburgers, British Sterling, french fries, gas, Pepsis— students relied on area merchants. Helping each other, kids patronized Calumet Region stores as businessmen offered stu- dents jobs and opportunities to meet and work with the public. Profiting from such employ- ment, students learned more about the outside world as they came in closer contact with people. And per- haps twice as important to the em- ployees was the money earned and saved for future plans like college, a new GTO convertible or maybe even a home and family. 131 Debbie Hanlon, Dena Hamnik, Craig Bogielski everything for the home GRIFFITH FURNITURE 116 S. Broad 923-6262 a store stuffed with everything DAN DEE 3305 45th 838-8050 Dennis Haniford, Barb Strauser Darice Detzler, Dave Walters, Lenny Czapla, Debbie Lager we sell lumber want to make something of it? McFarland lumber 503 E. Main 838-1180 double your enjoyment with a double cheeseburger from MCDONALD’S 3927 Ridge Road 923-2960 132 Paul Dal Santo, Larry Greichunos, Paul Tuttle gas for all models LOHSE GOVERT 444 N. Broad 923-4332 Cheri Norton, Kae Moore, Glenn Nagel, Craig Nagel Linda Conley, Debbie Ledger, Pam Lindquist for a grade A delivery PLEASANT VIEW DAIRY 2625 Highway 838-0155 133 AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE An opportunity to serve awaits industrious young men and women at Northern Indiana Public Service Com pany. As one of the top gas and electric distribution utilities in the United States, NIPSCO is constantly looking for new processes and methods of efficient operation. These include atomic power generation, extra high voltage transmission, underground electric distribution, computerized system planning, under- ground storage of natural gas, community analyses and electronic data processing. Ready to grow with a growing company? IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF GROWTH NIPSCO is one of the highest-paying utilities in the State of Indiana. Its attractive employe benefit pack- age-tuition refund plan, vacations, holidays, life in- surance, comprehensive medical insurance, pensions, etc.— provides an atmosphere for individual growth. Fifteen leading colleges and universities are strategy cally located throughout its service area with others available in the greater Chicago area. Drop in. We’ll be glad to talk jobs with you. nfre; nipsco Northern Indiana Public Service Company symbol of service in nipsco! and Mr. Roger Toczek, Bruce Plowman, Becky Vajda drill and fill DAN STRAPON D.D.S. 144 N. Broad 838-1345 Dan Strapon, Carol Erickson cart out top values STRACK’S SUPERMARKET 118 Griffith Blvd. 838-0178 134 MAIN STREET BODY SHOP 213 E. Main 838-1914 SCHERER GEISER 237 N. Broad 838-4133 Barbara Baran, Dick Kane, Judy Stokes troubles cease with drugs from GRIFFITH DRUGS 120 N. Broad 838-6970 hop in and see the cool ones AUSTGEN’S ELECTRIC 213 N. Broad 838-7528 Cathy Swets, Janet Patterson, Mike Schuttrow your remodeling service center TINKER’S DEN HOME SUPPLY CENTER 3317 45th Ave. 923-5453 136 your money is always safe GARY NATIONAL BANK 102 N. Broad 838-7526 Patrolman Weddle, Brian Boyce, Mark Kussmaul, Gary Kistler, Rob Karnisky, Bob Metro stay in style KAPLAN’S SHOE CITY 128 N. Broad 838-6464 Rose Janovsky, Larry Shepkowski, Mark Grimm MARGARET’S RESTAURANT COCKTAIL LOUNGE 216 S. Broad 838-9885 LAMPRECHT’S 8941 Kleinman 838-4754 Maureen Mathews you don’t have to juggle budgets to shop at— SCHEERINGA’S Ridge Road 838-1305 charmers love charms from— GRIFFITH JEWELERS 235 Broad 838-3010 Karyn Murray, Gay Torbit a dual of a deal GRIFFITH SPORT SHOP 138 Broad 838-2203 Don Schuster, Kerry Pickett scent-sational SHAKULA’S 100 S. Broad 838-2893 Nancy Smith, Pat McTaggart, Donna Schultz, Rick Garrard perk up your home POSTEMA’S 321 Ridge Road Dawn Kasmark, Sandy Buikema, Debbie Kasmark John Lundenberg, Mike Miller, Don Marlowe service you can trust TEXACO 245 N. Broad 838-1313 139 ins and outs Elaine Mitchell, Leon Francis 140 mg CORPORATION OF AMERICA 300 WEST MAIN STREET • GRIFFITH, INDIANA 46319 • you know he cares if he sends flowers from— FLORAL FASHIONS 101 N. Broad S38-7423 Candy LaDow, Linda Kelly COMAY’S 6614 Indianapolis 845-2930 PLAZA FOODS 511 Glen Park 923-3045 Kathy Parker, Barb Pierce zoom right in TERPSTRA’S 1235 Glen Park Ave. 838-3600 superior craftsmanship and distinguished design MILLER BROS. 420 N. Broad 838-8647 142 for personal service TIEBEL’S Routes 30 41 865-2000 MERCANTILE NATIONAL BANK 200 Ridge Rd. 838-1223 BEN FRANKLIN 124 N. Broad 838-1566 ' K. Gordon Thrall, Tim McVey, Reagan Splady, Dennis Bonie, Bob Makely get a steal of a deal GRIFFITH MOTORS 110 S. Broad 923-3555 Cheryl Wampler, two Federal Savings tellers protect your hard-earned money GRIFFITH FEDERAL SAVINGS LOANS 125 N. Broad 923-6262 stay in style ELLIS REED 3905 45th Avenue 923-7700 Arnold Willman, Terry Moore, Mr. Ellis smile and say cheese LUIGI’S PIZZA 106 S. Broad 923-3232 144 search no more— find it at RIBORDY’S Cline Ave. at 45th 923-2700 Greg Govert, Ron Eldridge, Dan Mercer GRIFFITH READY MIX 1108 E. Main St. 838-2607 MAX ED’S DRIVE IN 405 W. Ridge 838-8400 Laura Dietrich, Diane Barron, Janet Price get spoiled at— HIGHLAND DEPT STORE 2821 Highway 838-1147 145 EINHORN’S TOWN COUNTRY WOMEN’S APPAREL 6540 Indianapolis Blvd. 844-1185 PLAZA FOOD MART 511 Glen Park Ave. 923-3045 Candy Raketich, Chris Dagley reflections of fine styles FALVEY’S 134 N. Broad 838-1912 Terry Alley, Mr. Carl Konopasek Butch Schoonover, Bob Migliorini, Mr. Reeves clipping is legal JIM CARL’S 3907 45th Ave. 923-8224 fence me in REEVES FENCING 1727 S. Broad 322-4841 146 High School is a waste of time . . . . . . unless you find a job that turns you on and makes good use of your education. Inland Steel wants only people who want to use everything they’ve learned in high school—and strongly desire to grow person- ally and in their chosen field. Inland’s future growth depends on the creativity and productivity of its people. If you want a really challenging opportunity to contribute --with the rewards and responsibil- ities that go with it— Inland wants to talk to you. INLAND STEEL COMPANY Indiana Harbor Works - 3210 Watling Street - East Chicago, Indiana An equal opportunity employer We need action-seeking graduates for opportunities in clerical . . . production . . . technical . . . and craft apprenticeship areas. Think it over. If you have high aspirations and a good high school record, take time to find out about a career with us. See: Your School Counselor or Employment Representatives of Inland’s Personnel Department Indiana Harbor Works Maude Bredesen, Jan Biederman we doctor your car NICHELS GOLDSMITH SAFETY CENTER 8944 Cline Ave. 923-5700 Paul Dal Santo, Alan Jennings fashions with guys in mind JACK FOX SONS 5219 Hohman Ave. ALBERT KOSIOR D.D.S. 126 Griffith Blvd. 923-4440 JOHNSTON ROYCE FUNERAL HOME 242 Griffith Blvd. 838-6543 923-6400 Mary Ann Foss, Dave Long, Curt Liesenfelt Cynthia Starek complete carry out service STRACK VAN TIL’S 9632 Cline Ave. 923-3931 the biggest little shop C R STATIONERY 130 N. Broad 838-7320 149 MEDICAL BUILDING R. A. LUNDEBURG M.D. B. Carpenter, R.N. J. Lohse, Recp. S. Stofcik, R.N. E. Stewart, Lab. Tech. L. Grugel, Custodian 150 drive in and sea our fish and shrimp PARKMOR DRIVE-IN 3905 Ridge Rd. 838-0820 Paula Dyer, Dorothy Krause, Doris Oprea, two car hostesses finest in high styling BEAUTY CRAFT 3319 45th 923-5331 Patti Miller, hair stylist TONY’S PIZZERIA 825 Glen Park Ave. 923-5466 EVANS OIL 201 W. Main 838-0100 Betty Buck, Andrea Quasney its what’s in the can that counts scoot on down SHOPPER’S WORLD 8341 Indianapolis 838-3800 Gail Humble, Diane Fulkerson, Donna Hillegonds AMERICAN CHEMICAL Colfax 838-4370 strike up some fun MUNSTER LANES 8000 Calumet Ave. 838-9161 VOGUE 110 Main 838-1343 WALINGER STUDIO 37 S. Wabash, Chicago 236-7734 Miss Gerry Klein, Mr. Bob Kurtz the keenest in light gray iron castings KEEN FOUNDRY COMPANY East Main 838-1920 L. E. Keen R. T. Lewis D. E. Beiriger Lewis Keen R. D. Lewis President Executive Vice President Vice President Sales Treasurer Secretary ONE HOUR MARTINIZING 120 N. Griffith Blvd. 923-2185 SMITH PAINT SUPPLY 132 N. Broad 838-3230 Linda McLean, Mrs. Brown, Susy Reis home of the Griffith Shopper GRIFFITH ADVERTISING 142 S. Broad 838-1631 for a change of pace take a break at KOFFEE KUP 112 W. Main 838-9758 Mary Jo Masuga, Charles VanGorp curls for girls CHARLES HAIR FASHIONS 124 N. Griffith Blvd. 923-6677 154 when you’re under pressure come to CALUMET PRESS 2939 Jewett 838-0717 Carol DeLaFosse, Lynn Weber it ' s more than par for the course SCHERWOOD CLUB 600 E. Joliet DA2-5766 David Barkai, Bob Makely Lynn Swingler better to be safe than sorry SPITZ MILLER 144 N. Broad 838-7124 GRIFFITH LICENSE BUREAU 119 Griffith Blvd. 838-2155 MAMA PUNTILLO’S RESTAURANT LOUNGE 3325 45th Ave. 838-4441 155 156 The final buzzer, closed doors, a stiff, white diploma signified The End It’s over . . . they’ve played the big game and they won or maybe they lost. Win or lose, success or failure— the experience is valuable. But, now it’s over. School doors have closed. Students left for the last time. Most will be back next fall while others will come back occasionally, as alumni, to the old familiar surroundings. For now, this year is over. Books are stored away, desks are cleared off, lockers are bare and rooms have lost that used feeling for the next three months. But, this has been only a small part of one’s life ... a brief chapter with more to come. Although this part is over, it’s not the end. It’s just the beginning— the beginning of the future. 157 Directory offers quick and easy list of senior A Adams. Daniel R.— Football 2. Adelsperger. Craig E.— Transferred from Calumet High School 3; Baseball 2. 3; Lettermen 4 Ake. Timothy James- Transferred from West High School. Wichita. Kansas 2; Usher 3; Drama Club 4; Radio Club 4; Lighting Club 4. Allenbough, Gayle Alley. Terry Lee-Football 2-4; Track 2-4; Wrestling 2. 3; Lettermen 3. 4. Allison, Terrell S.— Transferred from Hammond Tech 4 Augenstine. Dale Augenstine, Edwin Daniel— Wrestling 2-4. Captain 4 Football 4; Lettermen 3. 4; Band 2-4; Drama Club 3; A Capella 4; Madrigals 4. B Baker. Carol Lynn— Art Club 2-4; FTA 2; Y Teens 4 Baran, Patricia L— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2-4; Student Council 4; FTA 2; Office Assistant 4. Barkai, David Allen— Fencing 2-4; Golf 3; Mixed Chorus 2; Usher 2. 3; FTA 4; Drama Club 4; Radio Club 2. Baroevich, Kathleen Ann — Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2-4; Drama Club 3; REFLECTOR 4. Senior Editor. Bauswell. Barbara Mae-Transferred from Gary Edison 3; Band 3. 4; Girls Glee Club 4. Biederman. Janice Kay— Band 2-4; GAA 2-4; Drama Club 4; Pantherettes 3; Twirlers 3. 4; Student Coun- cil 4; Booster Club 2-4. Bifoss, June Margaret— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2-4; FTA 2; Drama Club 4. Boer, Roger Alan— Transferred from Hammond High 2. Bock. Dale P. Bogielski, Craig S.— Art Club 2. Bakodi, William J. Bonie. Dennis Patrick— Basketball 2; Golf 3. 4 Track 2 Cross Country 2-4; Lettermen 2-4 Booker, Donald Reese— Football 2-4; Lettermen 2-4; Band 2-4; Student Council 4; Class Vice President 2. Borman. Frank C.— Transferred from Hammond High 3; Track 3; Cross Country 3. 4; Lettermen 3. 4. Brady, Bonita Lynn— Transferred from Bloom Township. Chicago Heights, Illinois. Bredesen, Maude L— Band 2-4; Twirlers 2-4; Panther- ettes 3, 4. Vice President 3. President 4; Booster Club 3. 4; FTA 2, 3; Prom Queen Candidate; Home coming Queen Candidate. Brehm. John Allen— Swimming 3. 4; Lettermen 3. 4. Britton. Thomas Charles— Basketball 2-4; Track 2; Letter men 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3; Honor Society 2-4. Vice President 4; Art Club 3. Brown, Wilfred N. Jr.— Football 2-4; Lettermen 3. 4. Buck, Patricia Buikema, Sandra Kay— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2-4; Drama Club 2. 3; Office Assistant 4. Burge, Margaret Lynn C Carlson. James Richard Carmichael, Diane Lynn— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2-4; Office Assistant 4 Carpenter, Susan Rose— Mixed Chorus 3; Office Assistant 4. Clark, Terry J. Clifford. Lana J. Clouse, Vonda Rae—Y Teens 4 Coduti, Michael Phillip Congleton, Janice E.— Pantherettes 3. 4; Booster Club 2-4; Student Council 4. Quill and Scroll 3. 4; Honor Society 3, 4; ARMAGEDDON 3. Co- Editor- m-Chief; REFLECTOR 3. 4. Academic Editor 3; Copy Editor 4; Girls State. Conley, Linda Gayle— Booster Club 2. 3; GAA 2, 3; Office Assistant 4. Cook, Kathryn Marie— Mixed Chorus 4 Cook, Richard Irving— Swing Choir 3; A Capella 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. Coppage, Carol Ann— Band 2-4. Secretary Treasurer 4 Pantherettes 3. 4. Booster Club 2-4; FTA 2. Cox, Beverly Ann Crocker. Hubert Ray Jr.— Wrestling 2; Student Council 4. Cronk, Karen Yvonne— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2-4; Y Teens 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Honor Society 3. 4; Health and Medical Careers 2; Drama Club 3; PANTHER PRESS 3. 4. Page Two Editor 4. Crowe. Joyce E.— Mixed Chorus 2. 3 Treasurer 3. Cullers, Michael L. Czapla. Leonard James— Basketball 2-4; Baseball 4; Cross Country 2-4; Lettermen 3. 4. Treasurer 4; Student Council 3. 4; Honor Society 3. 4; A Capella 4; Class President 2. D Dagley. Christopher W.— Swimming 2. Dal Santo, Paul A.— Swimming 2. 3; Football 2; Lettermen 2. 3; Student Council 2. Deistler, Eileen Ann— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2. 3. DeLafosse. Carol Ann— Band 2-4; Twirlers 3. 4; Panther ettes 3, 4, Vice President 4; Booster Club 3. 4; GAA 2, 3; Girls State Alternate. Dilling. Gordon Lynn— Basketball 2-4. Manager; Base ball 2-4. Manager; Band 2. 3; Lettermen 3. 4; Honor Society 3. 4. Doering, Penny Sue— Mixed Chorus 4 Douglas. Sharon Rose— Booster Club 2. 3; Mixed Chorus 4. Downen. Charles— Transferred from Hammond High 4 Dyer. Paula M.— Booster Club 2-4; Student Council 2; Drama Club 3; Mixed Chorus 4. President; Library Assistant 4; Class Secretary 4. E Eldridge, James Ronald— Football 2; Wrestling 2. Ellis, Ron F Farkas. Robert W.— Swimming 2, 3; Usher 2. 3; Lighting Club 4. Fedor. Donald E.— Football 4; Track 2; Band 2-4; Letter- men 4; Student Council; Honor Society 3, 4, Presi- dent 4. Feller, William— Transferred from Cissna Park. Illinois 4. Fetla, Sharolynn— Booster Club 2. 3; GAA 2. 3. Finley, James Michael— Football 4; Swimming 2-4; Mixed Chorus 2; Lettermen 2-4. Foss, Mary Ann— Booster Club 2-4; Pantherettes 3. 4; Drama Club. Francis, Leon W. Jr. Franz. Dale Joseph— Band 2-4. G Garmon, John E.— Mixed Chorus 3; A Capella 4. Garrard, Eric C.-Basketball 2-4; Football 2-4; Track 2. 3; Lettermen 2-4. Secretary 4; Student Council 2-4; Class Treasurer 3. Garvey, Terrence J.-Wrestling 2; FTA 2; Swing Choir 3; Mixed Chorus 3. 4. Gehring, Russell L.— Transferred from West Marshall High School. State Center Iowa 3; Football 3. 4; Track 3. 4; Lettermen 3. 4; Honor Society 3, 4. Gillis, Nancy Anne— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2-4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4. Secretary 4; Honor Society 3. 4; Drama Club 3, 4; ARMAGEDDON 3. Co- Editor in Chief; REFLECTOR 3. 4. Layout Editor 4. Girls State. Gilmore, John Edward— A Capella 2-4. President 3; Mad rigals 2-4; Student Council 2. 4; Honor Society 3. 4. Treasurer 4; FTA 2-4; Drama Club 2-4; REFLECTOR 4. Co Subscription Manager; Boys State Alternate. Goble, Carol Govert. Gregory Francis— Golf 2-4; Lettermen 3. 4 Govert, Judith Ann— Cheerleader 2-4; Booster Club 2-4. GAA 2. 3; REFLECTOR 3, 4. Organizations Editor 3. Editor-mChief 4; Student Council 2. 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Drama Club 2, 3; Art Club 4. Green, Raye Diane— A Capella 2. 3; Booster Club 2. 3; GAA 2. Gregor, Martin Henry— Swimming 2-4; Lighting Club 4; Lettermen 3. 4; Usher 4 Greichunos, Lawrence J.— Tennis 2; A Capella 3, 4. Grimm, Mark Stephen — Tennis 3 H Haluska, James Peter— Mixed Chorus 2. 3; A Capella 4. Hamnik, Dena Marie— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2-4; Stu dent Council 4; Drama Club 2; Art Club 2. 3; Library Assistant 4. Hanlon. Deborah -Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2-4; Student Council 4; Drama Club 2. 4; Art Club 2. 3; Library Assistant 4. Helfen, Sara— GAA 2-4. Howard, Frederick Bruce Hubbard, Lora Jean— Booster Club 4; FTA 2, 3. Huey, Dennis Arthur— Honor Society 2-4 J Jandrich, Rod mi la— Transferred from East Chicago Wash ington 3; Mixed Chorus 3; A Capella 3. 4; Madrigals 4; Booster Club 3. Janovsky, Rose Marie— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2, 3; FTA 2, 3; ARMAGEDDON 4, Business Manager; Library Assistant 4. Jennings, Alan W.-Football 2-4; Track 2: Lettermen 2-4; Student Council 3; Class Vice President 4. Jennings, Janet Darlene— A Capella 2-4; Booster Club 2; GAA 2. Johnson. Janis Marie— A Capella 2-4. Johnson, Kathleen Marie— Booster Club 3. 4; Pantherettes 3; GAA 2. 3; Honor Society 3. 4; FTA 2. 3; Drama Club 4; Art Club 2-4. Johnston, Michael David— Tennis 3. 4; Lettermen 3. 4 FTA 2. K Kasmark. Dawn Louise— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2-4. Treasurer 3; Mixed Chorus 2; A Capella 3; Student Council 2; Quill and Scroll 4; Health and Medical Careers 2; PANTHER PRESS 4. Page One Editor. Kasmark. Deborah Ellen— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2-4; Art Club 2; Office Assistant 4. Kelly, Linda Lou— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2-4; Pantherettes 4; Student Council 3; Drama Club 3; A Capella 2-4. Secretary 4. Kindel, Donna C.— Mixed Chorus 3; Girls Glee Club 4; Office Assistant 4. Klemoff, Janice Marie— Mixed Chorus 2. 3; Girls Glee Club 4; Booster Club 2. Koci, Rita Louise— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2; Student Council 4; FTA 2; Drama Club 4; PANTHER PRESS 4. Page Three Editor. Koleski, Clifford J.— Track 2; Wrestling 2. Konopasek, Barbara Jean— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2. 3; Pantherettes 3. 4. Treasurer 3; Student Council 3, 4. Secretary 4; Prom Queen Candidate; Homecoming Queen. Kovecsi, Mary Ann-Booster Club 2. 3; GAA 2, 3; Health and Medical Careers 2. Krause, Dorothy Ann— Booster Club 2-4; Student Coun- cil 2, 4; Art Club 2; Office Assistant 2; Class Vice President 3. Krause, Thomas A.-Football 2; Baseball 2. 4; Swimming 2 . Krokroskia, Deborah Ann— Booster Club 2. 3; GAA 2. 3; Office Assistant 4. Kus, Janet Kay— Office Assistant 4. Kus, Lawrence John— Track 2-4; Wrestling 2-4; Tennis 2-4; Lettermen 2-4; Honor Society 3. 4; Boys State Alternate. 158 achiev ements L LaDow, Candace Marie-Booster Club 3. 4; Pantherettes 3. 4; GAA 2-4; Student Council 4; Art Club 3, 4. Secretary 4; Class Secretary 2. Ledger, Deborah Kay— Booster Club 2. 3; A Capella 2-4 Madrigals 2-4; Art Club 2. Lewis, Becky Liesenfelt, Curtis John— Drama Club 2-4 Lindquist, Pamela A.— Booster Club 2; GAA 2; Mixed Chorus 3; Girls Glee Club 4; Library Assistant 4 Long, Charles David— Baseball 3. 4; A Capella 2-4. Presi dent 4. Madrigals 2-4; Lettermen 2-4, Student Council 2, 4. President 4; Drama Club 3, 4. President 4; Class President 3; Boys State. Lundeberg, John D. M Mackey, DeVonna Rae— GAA 2; Mixed Chorus 2. 3; Girls Glee Club 4. President; Swing Choir 3; Health and Med ' cal Careers 2. Makely, Robert Craig— Basketball 2; Baseball 2-4; A Capella 2-4, Treasurer 3; Lettermen 3. 4 Student Council 4; PANTHER PRESS 2-4. Sports Editor. Mangrum, James Ronald Marley, Larry W. Marlowe, Donald J.— Football 2. Mathews, Maureen R.— Booster Club 2, 4; Honor Society 3. 4; FTA 2; Language Club 2, 3; Girls State Alternate. Mauck, Judy McKay, Thomas A.— Transferred from Bremen High School 3; Football 3, 4; Track 4; A Capella 4; Lettermen 3. 4; REFLECTOR 4. Photographer. McMinds, Timothy A. McTaggart, Patrick William— Student Council 4. Vice President; Office Assistant 4 McVey, Tim Richard— Football 2-4; Golf 2-4; Lettermen 2-4. Mercer, Daniel Dee— Student Council 2. Miller, John B.— Band 2-4. Miller, Jon Paul Miller, Michael L— Football 2. 3. Manager; Track 2-4, Manager; Wrestling 2. 3. Manager; Lettermen 2-4; Student Council 3. Miller, Patricia Elizabeth— Booster Club 2, 3; GAA 2; Quill and Scroll 3. 4. President 4; FTA 2. 3; Drama Club 2. 3; Art Club 2-4. Vice President 4; REFLECTOR 3. 4. Index Editor 3. Photography Editor 4. Miller, Robin— Basketball 2; Football 2. 3; Track 2-4. Miller, Wayne Robert Mitchell, Elaine Ann— Booster Club 2-4, President 4; GAA 2-4, Secretary 3; Pantherettes 3; Student Coun- cil 3; Prom Queen; Homecoming Queen Candidate. Moore, Katherine Kae— Booster Club 2, 3; GAA 2-4, Drama Club 2. Moore. Terry R. Murray, Karyn Elizabeth— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2-4; Pantherettes 3; Cheerleader 2. Captain; Quill and Scroll 4; Drama Club 2-4; PANTHER PRESS 2-4, Page Three Editor 3, Editor in Chief 4. N Nagel, Craig Robert— Basketball 2; Football 2; Baseball 2-4; Wrestling 4; Weightlifting 3. 4; Lettermen 2-4; Prom King Candidate. Nagel, Glenn Raymond— Basketball 2; Football 2; Baseball 2-4; Wrestling 4; Weightlifting 3. 4; Lettermen 2-4; Student Council 2. Nelson, Sandra A.-Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2-4; Panther ettes 3. 4; Madrigals 2-4; A Capella 2-4; FTA 2; Drama Club 3. 4. Vice President 4. Newlin, David G.— Transferred from Gavit High School 4. Norton, Cheryl Lynn— Booster Club 2. 3; GAA 2-4; Drama Club 2; Office Assistant 4 0 Odell, Dan Oprea. Doris-Booster Club 2. 4; Art Club 2; Drama Club 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Library Assistant 4. P Parker, Jon R. Parker, Kathleen Patricia- Booster Club 2. 3; GAA 2. 3; Drama Club 2; Office Assistant 4 Parrish. Constance E.— GAA 4; Y Teens 4; Art Club 4. Office Assistant 4. Patterson, Janet Lee- Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2. 3; Cheerleader 2-4. Captain 4; Student Council 2. 3; Honor Society 3. 4. Secretary 4; Girls State; Home coming Queen Candidate. Phillips, Terry Lee— Wrestling 2. Pickett. Kerry Lee— Basketball 2-4; Football 2-4; Track 2-4; Lettermen 2-4, Sergeant at Arms 4; FTA 2. 3. Pierce, Barbara Joanne— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2-4; Drama Club 3. 4; Art Club 2; Office Assistant 4 Pierce, Bruce Pierscinski. Judith— A Capella 2-4; GAA 2. Pigg. Durenda— Transferred from Hammond High 4 Pollock, William T.— Football 2; Track 2. Post, David R Rafacz, Deborah A.— Art Club 4; Office Assistant 4. Rector. Hugh— Fencing 2; A Capella 2. 3; Madrigals 2 Reznik, David M.— A Capella 2-4; Madrigals 3. 4; Drama Club 3. 4. Treasurer 4. Royce. Lewis E.— Swimming 2-4, Captain 4. Band 2-4 Lettermen 2-4. S Savia. Constance S.-GAA 2; Art Club 4. Schroen. Charles B.— Track 2; Cross Country 3. 4; Band 2-4, Vice President 4; Lettermen 3. 4. Schultz, Donna Jean— Booster Club 2-4, Vice President; GAA 2-4; Drama Club 3; Office Assistant 3. Schuster, Donald Michael- Basketball 2-4, Manager; Baseball 2, Manager; Lettermen 2-4. Schuttrow, Michael Charles— Basketball 2-4; Football 2-4; Baseball 2-4; Band 2-4, President 4; Letter- men 2-4. President 4; Student Council 3; Class Treasurer 2; Prom King. Shepkowski, Larry-Student Council 4; Honor Society 3. 4; Drama Club 4. Sipka, Martha Marie— Booster Club 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3; PANTHER PRESS 3. Subscription Manager. Smith, Margaret Ann— Booster Club 2; FTA 2. 3. Smith, Nancy Lee— Booster Club 2-4; Pantherettes 3, 4, Secretary 4; Madrigals 3, 4; A Capella 2-4, Vice President 4; Cheerleader 2; Quill and Scroll 4; RE FLECTOR, ARMAGEDDON 4. Subscription Manager. Splady, Reagan John— Golf 2-4; Cross Country 3. 4; PANTHER PRESS 2-4. Page Four Editor. Stanish. Ronald Joseph— Band 2-4, Drum Major 3. 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Health and Medical Careers 2; Future Scientists 2; Art Club 2; Office Assistant 4. Starek, Cynthia Ann— Booster Club 2-4; Drama Club 3. Starr, David Allen— Drama Club 4; Radio Club 2-4, FVesi dent 4; Usher 3, 4; Projectionist 3. 4; Lighting Club 3. 4, President 3. 4. St. Clair, Robert W. Strauser. Barbara Rae— Pantherettes 3. 4; Booster Club 2. 4; GAA 2-4; Drama Club 2. Stull. John P. Swets. Cathy Lynn— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2-4; Pan- therettes 3. 4; Drama Club 2. Swingler, Linda Lee— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2-4; Stu dent Council 3, 4; Drama Club 2-4. Secretary 4; Art Club 2; REFLECTOR 2. 3. Copy Editor 3; Office As sistant 4; Class Secretary 3. Switzer, Susan Mary— Booster Club 4; GAA 3. 4; Y Teens 4; Art Club 2-4. T Thiel, John Edward— Track 3. 4; Cross Country 3, 4. Cap tain 4; Lettermen 3, 4; Student Council 4. Thrall, Gordon E.— Football 2-4; Baseball 2-4; Lettermen 2-4. Torbit, Gay Elaine— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2; FTA 2-4. Drama Club 2; Art Club 2-4. President 4; Girls State Alternate. Tuttle. Paul C.— Wrestling 2. Drama Club 2-4; Archeology Club 3; FTA 2. 3; Radio Club 4. V Vajda, Rebecca Ann-Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2. 3; Mixed Chorus 2; A Capella 3. 4; Student Council 2: Drama Club 2; Homecoming Queen Candidate. W Walters, David— Basketball 2-4; Baseball 3. 4. Track 2; Cross Country 2-4; Lettermen 4; Student Council 2. 4; FTA 4; Prom King Candidate. Wampler, Cheryl Ann— Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2-3; Stu dent Council 2-4; FTA 2-3: Quill and Scroll 4; ARMAGEDDON 3. Business Manager; REFLECTOR 3.4. Business Manager 4; Class President 4. Weber, Lynn Ellen-Booster Club 3-4; Pantherettes 3-4: Quill and Scroll 3-4, Treasurer 4; PANTHER PRESS 3.4. Business Manager 4. Wilcox, Don Williams, David Bruce— Mixed Chorus 2. 3; Swing Choir 3; A Capella 4. Willis, Shirley Mae— Booster Club 4; FTA 2. Willman, Arnold Carl Wilson, Owen Roderick— Swimming 2-4; Tennis 2-4; Lettermen 2-4; Band 2; Quill and Scroll 3. 4, Vice President 4; Honor Society 2-4; PANTHER PRESS 3. 4. Photographer; Boys State. Wood, Robert Lee— Transferred from Highland 4 Y Yockey, Gary Yockey, Gayle— Booster Club 2. Z Zelencik. David Paul— Golf 3. 4; Wrestling 2-4; Letter men 4. 159 Faculty and Administration Ashmore, Mrs. G., 105, 126. Bacon, Mr. W. t 105. Ballou, Mr. Bud, 98. Bridegroom, Mr. R„ 105 Brill, Mrs., 105. Beanblossom, Miss Dessie, 101 . Besch, Mr. Howard, 104. Blum, Mrs. Dorothy, 103. Bulva, Mr. J., 105. Casanova, Mr. Don, 104. Cheever, Mr. William, 97. Christenson, Mr. Milford, 97. Clark, Mrs. Margaret, 56, 100 . Clark, Miss Pat, 100. Claxton, Mr. James. 56, 100 . Condo, Mr. Chris, 99, 82. Connors, Miss Pat, 102. Cox, Mr. Sam, 96. Cronk, Mrs. Y., 105. Cutner, Mr. Lauren, 98. Dalton, Mr. Carl, 96. Earp, Mrs. Mary. 105. Felke, Mr. James, 57, 102. Fiscus, Mr. Arthur, 96. Fountain, Mr. Harvey, 97. Fremion, Mr. Richard, 98. Garretson, Mr. James, 96. Golan. Mrs. A., 105. Hamby, Mrs. J„ 105. Harkin, Mr. Charles, 101. Holmgren, Mrs. Betty, 99. Kane, Mrs. Leona, 97. Klein, Miss Geraldine, 20, 101 . Knarr, Mr. Tom, 98. Koleski, Mrs. E., 105. Korwek, Mr. T., 105. Koval, Mr. Richard, 99. Kummer, Mrs. Judith, 103. Loudenber, Mr. J., 105. Leslie, Mr. Dan, 80, 102. Mack, Mr. Harold, 76, 98, 97. Manifold. Mr. Kenneth, 97. Marion, Mrs., 105. Mason, Mr. James, 104. McClung, Mrs. Paula, 65, 100 . McClure, Mr. George, 102. McFann, Mr. Paul, 99. McKay, Mr. Ben, 96. McKay, Miss Kyra, 63, 96. McNeill, Mr. Daniel, 104. Moehlman, Miss Dorothy, 69. Murawski, Mr. J., 105. Nierman, Mr. Ken, 74, 101. O ' Conner, Mrs. E., 105. O’Dell. Mrs. C., 105. Ogle, Mrs. Florence, 101. O’Rourke. Mr. Charles, 96, 126. Pictor, Mr. James, 100. Pigg. Mrs. J., 105. Pinkstaff, Mrs. B., 105. Plikuhn, Mrs. Grace, 105. Plohg, Mrs. Mary, 105. Ricks, Mr. Charles, 62. 103. Students A Adams, Dan, 106 Adams, Max, 67, 79, 123. Adelsperger, Craig, 89, 106. Agnew, Mike, 117. Ake, Tim, 57, 64, 66. Akim, Vicki, 123. Allenbaugh, Gayle, 106. Alger, Vicki, 56, 60, 117. Alley. Terry, 67, 74, 84. 106, 146. Allison, Terry, 106. Anderson, Bernice, 65, 123. Anderson, Karen, 123. Anderson. L’Nora, 61. 123. Augenstine, Dale. 58, 61, 67, 74, 82. Augenstine, Edwin, 106. Augenstine, Joe, 123. Austgen, Debbie. 123. Austin. Diane, 46, 49, 123. Avery, Deana, 54, 56, 65. 117. B Bach, Sherry, 123. Baker, Carol, 62. 65, 75, 107. Baker, Rusty, 117. Brehm, John, 67, 107. Bredesen, Maude, 26, 29. 38, 42, 58, 59, 63. 107, 148. Braun. Brenda, 117. Bratchard, Gerald, 73. 117. Brasich. Debbie, 117. Brasel. Noel. 123. Brasel. Cindy, 19, 117. Brady, Steve, 123. Brady. Bonnie, 107. Baker, Martha, 46, 58, 63, 117. Bakken, Tom, 67, 81, 117. Balich, George. 61. 123. Ballah, Linda. 60, 123. Bane. Ed. 92. Baran, Barbara, 63, 123. Baran, Pat, 46, 68, 107, 135, 140. Barenie, Mervyn, 58, 123. Barham, John, 117. Barham, Portia, 123. Barkai, David, 56, 64, 87, 107, 155. Barman, Edwin, 61, 123. Barman, Jeanine, 117. Barnes, Barney, 74, 117. Barnett, Robert, 123. Baroevich, Diana, 58, 123. Baroevich, Kathy, 21, 52, 107, 153, 156. Barron, Diane, 4, 64, 117. Barta, Mary, 46, 56, 64, 123. Bartolini, Bill, 61, 64, 117. Bartram, Jackie, 123. Bathurst, Bill, 117. Bauswell, Barbara, 58, 60, 107. Bauswell, Linda, 58, 60, 117. Belavic, Mike. 46. 117. Berger, Janice, 117. Bernath, Jackie, 46, 61, 64, 93, 123. Bernotus, Kathy, 60, 123. Bice. Peggy, 58, 117. Bickell, Chuck, 117. Biederman, Jan, 42, 46, 58, 59, 64, 107, 148. Bifoss, June, 64. 107. Black, Curtis, 123. Black, Doug, 80, 117. Blackfield, Larry, 69, 117. Blagg, Martin, 117. Blythe, Ron, 58, 123. Bock, Dale, 107. Boehme, Lisa, 123. Boer, Diane, 58, 65, 117. Boer, Roger, 16, 107. Boer, Terry, 58, 123. Bogielski, Craig, 40, 107, 132. Bohling, Richard. 74, 84, 117. Bokodi, Bill, 107. Bolinger, Barbara, 52, 54. 64, 117. Bonie, Dennis, 67, 90, 107, 144. Booker, Don, 5, 15, 17, 35, 46, 58, 67, 74, 107. Booker, John, 123. Borman, Frank, 3, 34, 67, 86, 107. Bowman, Dona, 62, 65, 123. Boyce, Brian, 117, 137. Bridegroom, Ed, 124. Bright, Greg, 67, 80, 117. Britton, Greg, 124. Britton, Tom, 18, 26, 47, 67, 77, 107. Brown, Bill, 38, 67, 74, 107. Brown, Terry, 56, 61, 65, 124. Bryant, Dixie, 118. Buck, Betty, 124, 152. Buck, Patty, 107. Buikema, Sandy, 107, 109. 139. Buikema, Tom, 118. Buitron, Robert, 124. Bult, Betty, 124. Burd, Susan, 124. Burdette, Dale, 61, 67, 118. Burge, Peggy, 107. Burns, Debbie. 65, 124. c Campbell, Rick, 79, 124. Carlson, Jim, 107. Carmichael, Diane, 68. 107. Carpenter, Sue, 68, 107. Carter, Karen, 118. Casebeer, Ellen, 124. Chomo, Margie, 46, 124. Christenson, Dean, 46, 67, 80, 91, 118. Christenson, Jean, 46, 58 , 118. Christenson, Patti, 118. Christenson, Wayne, 46, 118. Clark, Terry, 107. Clifford, Barbara, 124. Clifford, Lana, 108. Clouse, Vonda, 108. Coapstick, Clara, 62, 65, 118. Coduti, Jim, 57, 124. Coduti, Mike, 118. Colburn, Rick, 124. Colby, Dan, 79, 124. Collins, Janet, 64, 118. Congleton, Jan, 42, 43, 46, 47, 53, 55, 63, 64, 108. Conley, Linda, 68, 108, 133. Conway, Bill, 67, 84, 87, 118. Cook, Kathy, 108. Cook, Richard, 61, 108. Coppage, Carol, 58, 63, 108. Cottrell, Sharon, 124. Cox, Beverly, 108. Cox, Bill, 79, 124. Cox, Connie, 60, 124. Creviston, Jeff, 118. Crocker, Hubert, 108. Crody, Beverly, 124. Cronk, Karen, 47, 50, 65, 108. Crouch, Patty, 40, 64, 118, 148. Crowe, Jerry, 118. Crowe, Joyce, 108. Crum, Linda, 56, 58, 118. Csmereka, Christina, 60, 124. Cullers, Mike, 108. Curry. Phyllis, 118. Czapla, Leonard, 18, 26, 46, 47, 61, 67, 77, 86, 108, 112, 132. Czapla, Loretta, 56, 62, 65. D Dagley, Carey, 124. Dagley, Chris, 108, 146. Dallas, Dan, 58, 79, 124. DalSanto, Paul, 67, 108, 133, 140. Dalton, James, 124. Davis, Kim, 58, 118. Davis, Pam, 46. 63, 118, 143. Davis, Robert, 118. Davis, Ruth, 64, 118. Dawes, Victoria, 124. Deedrick, Dave, 46, 67, 91, 124. Deeter, Nona, 43, 49, 52, 54, 118. Deistler, Eileen, 108. DeLafosse, Carol, 42, 58. 59, 63, 108, 155. Dell, Ronald, 80, 124. DeLong, Ann, 60, 118. Sanders, Mrs. Pat, 96. Schrier, Mr. Richard, 72, 74, 84, 101. Schroeder, Mr. Daniel, 102. Smith, Mr. Thomas, 104. Sherfey, Mrs. Geraldine, 104 Sohn, Mr. Robert, 103. Spencer, Mr. R., 105. Spejewski, Mr. Gerald. 64, 100 . Stanczak, Mr. Stephen, 98. Underwood, Mr. Raymond, 97. Weaver, Mr. Ray, 46, 103. Weber. Miss Betty. 102. Dembowski, Ron, 124. Derjan, Debbie, 28, 56, 118. Detzler, Darice, 5, 62, 63, 124, 132. Detzler, Valerie, 65, 118. Dietrich, Dawn, 124. Dietrich, Laura, 118. Dilling, Gordon, 14, 47, 67, 77, 89, 108. Dillon, Charlotte, 124. Dillon, Roger, 118. Doering, Penny, 108. Dokoff, Tina, 46, 64, 65, 124. Dolan, Karen, 118. Dolan, Susan, 58, 124. Donovsky, Kathy, 124. Doppler. Belinda, 46, 52. 54, 63, 118. Doppler, Fred, 124. Douglas, Sharon, 8, 11, 108. Downen, Linda, 58. Downey, Margie, 124. Downing. Debbie, 118. Drury, Sharon, 65, 124. Duke, Sheila. 46, 118, 148. Duke, Steve, 124. Duncan, James, 124. Durbin, Robert, 61, 124. Dutro, Greg, 118. Dyer. Paula, 69. 106, 108. 151. E Eaton, Dean, 118 Eaton, Dennis, 57, 67, 118. Eaton, Melvin, 124. Eaton, Sterling, 118. Eichensehr, Wayne, 57, 124. Eldridge, Doug, 124. Eldridge, James, 118. Ellis, Ronald, 109. Emery, Jim, 46, 67, 74, 79, 124. Emsing, Sue, 124. 160 Konopasek, Linda. 126. Konopasek, Paula, 60, 126. Korn, Aimee, 62, 126. Korzeniewski, Deborah, 10, 126. Korzeniewski, Jane, 126. Kovecsi, Mary Ann. 111. Kozol, Elaine, 56, 119. Krause, Dorothy, 13, 46, 68, 111, 151. Krause, Tom, 111. Krieter, Art, 119. Krokoskia, Debbie, 68. 111. Krooswyk, Dale, 126. Krueger, Barbara, 126. Kruit, Linda, 62, 126. Kubacki, Sheila, 126. Kus, Larry. 47, 67, 82, 83, 84, 91, 111. Kus, Marty, 46, 67. Kus, Janet, 68, 111. Kussmaul, Mark, 38. 67, 74, 77, 119, 137. L LaBarge. Gene, 126. LaDow, Candy, 40, 46, 62, 63, 111, 141. Lager, Debbie, 43, 49. 54, 55, 120, 132. Laich, Joe, 120. Laich, Marie, 126. Lamprecht, Jerry, 126. Latawiec, Jackie, 127. Laudeman, Janet, 48, 56, 120 . Laudeman, Linda, 68, 127. Lax, Bob, 127. Ledger, Debbie, 60, 61, 111, 133. Lehmann, Betty, 20, 126, 127. Lewis, Becky, 60, 111. Liesenfelt, Brian, 127. Liesenfelt, Curt, 111, 149. Linder, Rose, 62, 127. Lindquist, Pam, 60, 69, 111, 133. Lindsey, Carl, 120. Lindsey, Gail, 92, 127. Little, Tim, 74, 120. Littrell, Esther, 58, 61, 127. Lohse, Susan, 8, 28, 50, 53, 54, 55, 120. Lolkema, Melvin, 120 Long, Dave, 26, 35, 43, 46, 60, 61, 64, 67. 88, 89, 111, 149. Loomis, Fred, 74, 127. Lopez, Marcella, 127. Loudenber, Scott, 57, 58, 120 . Louis, Marlene, 127. Loutzenhiser, Betty, 120. Lowe, Jeff, 67, 80, 120. Lundeburg, John, 112, 139. M Mack, Greg, 26. 46. 47, 60, 61, 67, 74, 77. 84, 120. Mackey, DeVonna, 60, 112. Mackey, Richard, 127. Maddox, Linda, 120. Maglish, Dennis, 127. Mahns, Bob, 127. Mair, Bruce, 120. Makely, Bob, 26, 37, 42, 46, 51, 67. 89, 112, 144, 155. Malerich, Jim, 58, 127. Malick, Jim, 58, 127. Malick, Greg, 67, 80, 120. Mangrum, Ron, 112. Markley, Charles, 120. Marley, Larry, 112. Marlowe, Don, 112, 139. Marren, Greg, 127. Martin, Debbie, 54, 120. Massa, Judy, 120. Massena, Randy, 74, 120. Masuga, Mary Jo, 46, 120, 155. Matthews, Frank, 67, 120. Matthews, Jack, 82, 127. Matthews, Maureen, 47, 112, 115, 138. Matthews, Tom, 74, 82. Mattozzi, Ray, 52, 120. Mauck, Geraldine, 127. Maugherman, Jerry, 17, 120. Maulding, Vicki, 127. May, Chuck. 46, 127. McCaw, Peggy, 127. McCaw, Rocky. 17, 120. McClusky. Greg, 120. McComish. Carolyn, 127. McConnell, Gary, 127. McDonald, Allan, 74, 79, 123, 127. McFarland, Karen, 127. McGhee, Pam, 120. McKay, Tom. 26, 55, 61, 67, 74, 112. McKinney, Dick, 120. McLean, Linda, 58. 120, 155. McMinds, Gary, 80, 127. McMinds, Tim, 17, 112. McTaggart, Pat, 14, 38, 46, 68, 112, 139. McVey, Debbie, 56, 63. 120. McVey, Tim, 67, 73, 74, 90, 112, 144. Medsker, Darrell, 127. Mercer, Dan, 112. Messmer, Jim, 67, 74, 82. 127. Metro, Bob, 19, 39, 46, 67, 79, 91. 120, 137. Michalik, Sharon, 65, 121. Migliorini, Bob. 74, 127, 146. Miller, Al, 127. Miller, Don, 127. Miller, John. 58, 113. Miller, Jon Paul, 113. Miller, Mike, 34. 67, 113, 139. Miller, Patti, 42. 53, 55, 62. 113, 151. 119. Jandrich, Ruby, 60, 110, 142. Janovsky, Don, 126. Janovsky, Rose, 2, 54, 69, 110, 137. Jarrard, George, 57, 73, 74, 119. Jennings, Al, 26, 67, 74, 106, 110, 149. Jennings, Janet, 61, 111. Jennings, Ruth Ann, 60, 126. Jeremiah, Tim, 126. Johnsen, Cheryl, 60, 126. Johnson, Harvey, 57, 126. Johnson, Janis, 93, 111. Johnson, Joyce, 61, 126. 128. Johnson, Kathy, 24, 35, 47, 62, 111, 142. Johnston, Michael, 12, 67, 111 . Jones, Carol, 49, 126. Joy, Jackie, 65, 119. Joyce, Chuck, 119. Joyce, Tom, 126. Juratic, Patsy, 119. Jurevis, Cathy, 119. K Kaegebein, Dennis, 58, 126. Kallas, Debra, 69. 119. Kane, Dick, 67, 82, 83, 91, 119, 135. Karnisky, Rob, 11, 46, 80, 119, 137. Kasmark, Dawn, 50, 55, 111, 139. Kasmark, Debbie, 68, 111, 139. Kasprzak, Dan, 88, 89, 119. Keleman, Steve, 119. Kelly, Linda, 61, 63. Ill, 141. Kemp, Cheryl, 119. Kender, Roy, 119. Key, Leslie, 65, 119. Killeen, Penny, 119. Kime, Greg, 119. Kime, Suzanne, 111. Kindell, Donna, 68, 111. Kinsey, Susan, 46, 58, 63. 119. Kirkley, Judy, 119. Kistler, Gary, 9, 67, 77, 85, 119, 137. Klassen, Linda, 56, 65, 126. Klemoff, Janie, 60, 111. Klemoff, Rick, 126. Koci, Rita, 10, 46, 50, 64. 111 . Koebcke, Dale, 58, 119. Kolarik, Andrea, 61, 126. Koleski, Clifford, 111. Konopasek, Barb, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 46, 63, 111, 140. Konopasek, James, 126. Konopasek, Jody, 64, 126. Engle, Kent, 58, 91, 124. Erickson, Barry, 124, Erickson, Carol, 118, 134. Erwin, David, 57, 58, 74, 79, 84, 118. Esposito, Rick, 74, 124. Evans, Denair, 124. Evans, Pam, 124. F Farkas, Robert, 109. Farmer, Gerald, 47, 67. 82, 117, 118. Farris, Dan, 58, 124. Fedor, Carol, 58, 124. Fedor, Don, 5, 46, 47, 58, 67, 73. 74, 75, 109. Feller, Bill, 109. Fercik, Ed, 57, 91, 124. Ferguson, Debbie. 124. Fetla, Sharolynn, 109. Fiegle, Phil, 58, 118 Finley, Jim, 67, 74, 80, 109. Fleck, Nick, 84, 118. Fleck, Rick, 118. Foss, Marianne, 40, 63. 64, 109, 149. Foster, Dan, 124. Francis, Leon. 109, 140. Franz, Dale, 58, 110. Franz, Sandy, 65, 124. Fritz, Gail, 118. Fritz, Randy, 74, 118. Fronczek, Joe, 67, 80, 81, 118. Frye, Patty, 124. Fuhrmark, Lynn, 13, 62, 118. Fulkerson, Diana, 60, 118, 152. Fulkerson. Mike, 118. Fullgraf, Larry, 91, 125. Fuoss, Bea. 58, 125. G Gacsy, Linda, 118. Gall. Dale. 118. Galliher, Paul, 87. Garmon, John, 61, 110. Garrard, Rick, 26, 46, 67, 73, 74, 75, 77, 85, 110, 139. Garvey, Kathy, 2, 11, 72, 125. Garvey, Terry, 110. Garvey, Tim, 118. Gatlin, Carol, 125. Gatlin, Clara, 125. Gaynor, Cheryl, 60, 65, 125. Gehring, Joan, 56, 61, 125. Gehring, Russ, 26, 47, 67, 73, 74, 110. Gerhart, Barbara, 52, 56, 64, 65, 125. Giers, Roland, 125. Gillis, Nancy, 42, 43, 47, 53, 55, 64, 110. Gilmore, John 35, 36, 37, 42, 43. 46, 47, 53, 60, 61, 64, 110. Girton, Donna, 61, 65, 125. Giant, Pam, 118. Goble, Carol, 110. Govert, Gregory, 67, 90, 110 . Govert, Jerry, 11, 46, 125. Govert, Judy, 30, 42, 43, 49, 53, 110, 164. Govert, Mona, 46, 49, 56, 60, 61, 93, 123, 125. Gray, Paula, 125. Green, Raye, 110. Green, Rhonda, 37, 56, 61, 64. 118. Gregor, Martin, 67, 110. Greichunos, Kathy, 14, 125. Greichunos, Larry, 61, 64, 110, 133. Grimm, Mark, 110, 137. Grimm, Sherry, 20, 59, 125. Grimmer, Pam, 118. Grugel. Ron, 125. Grunnet, Don, 118. H Hall, Sharon, 118 Haluska, James, 61, 110. Haluska, Kathy, 62, 118. Hamnik, Dena, 46, 68, 110, 132. Haniford, Dennis, 67, 74, 82, 118, 132. Hanlon, Debbie, 38, 46, 64, 67, 110, 132. Hanson, Peggy, 119. Harder, Pam, 125. Harder, Steve, 119. Harding. James, 125. Harris, Roberts, 58, 125. Hawkins, Sandy, 119. Hein, Al, 125. Helfen, Sara, 35, 110. Heltsley, Elaine, 62, 67, 119. Hess, Jeff. 46, 125. Higgason, Jackie, 125. Higgason, Sherry, 56, 64, 119. Hill, David, 64, 119. Hill, Tom, 125. Hillegonds, Donna, 125, 152. Hohner, Mary Ann, 119. Hollingsworth, Norma, 119. Holsapple, Mike, 74, 125. Hood, Randy, 125. Hopp, Leslie, 125. Howard, Fred, 110. Howard, Sandra, 125. Howell, Charles, 57. Howerton, Brenda, 119. Hubbard, Barbara, 125. Hubbard, Dave, 125. Hubbard. Lora, 110. Huber, Allan, 119. Huey, Dennis, 47, 110. Hughes, Rick, 125. Humble, Gail, 11, 119, 152. Humphreys, David, 125. Hunter, Linda, 61, 63, 125. Hupke, Patty, 46, 119. Hyman, Dottie, 56, 61. 65, 119. J James, Beverly, 126. Jamison, Barbara, 52, 54. Miller, Patti, 65, 127. Miller, Robin, 34, 113. Miller. Sylvia. 56. 61, 127. Miller, Wayne, 113. Mills, Bob. 79, 127. Mitchell, Diane, 127. Mitchell, Elaine, 26, 28. 29, 31, 113, 116, 140. Moore, Kae, 15, 41, 47, 109, 113, 133. Moore, Terry, 41, 113, 144. Mote, Janice, 60, 127. Mount, Ken, 67, 80. 121. Mueller, Rick, 58, 121. Mulligan, Kathy, 41, 48, 56, 121. Mulvihill, Bob, 74, 80. 121. Murdock. Dana, 121. Murphy, Darlene, 127. Murray, Karyn, 42, 50. 55, 64, 113, 138. Murray, Terri, 65, 127. N Nagel, Craig, 2, 29, 67, 82, 89, 92. 113, 133. Nagel, Glenn, 26, 67, 82, 89, 92, 113, 133. Nagel, Karen. 46. 63, 64. 121 . Napiwocki. Richard, 57, 127. Nelson, Kurt, 58, 74. Nelson, Sandy, 35, 60, 61, 63. 64, 113. Newlin, David, 113. Norton, Cheri, 68, 113, 133. Novath, Michele, 127. 0 Odell, Dan, 113. Ogden, Pam, 127. Olson, Jim, 67, 121. Olson, Robert, 82, 127. Oprea, Doris, 69, 113, 151. Orban, Charlene, 121. Osborn, Margie, 38, 53. 54, 56. 61, 64, 65, 66. 121. P Pachnik, Elaine, 46, 127. Pahl, Regina, 60, 127. Parker, Jon, 113. Parker, Kathy, 68, 113, 142. Parkhurst, Jim, 58, 121, 143. Parrish, Connie, 62, 65, 68, 113. Parrish, Donna, 60, 62. 127. Patterson, Dale, 58, 67, 80, 121 . Patterson, Janet, 26, 43, 47, 49, 69, 106, 113, 135. Patterson, Scott, 121. Patterson, Tom, 46, 121. Paul, Kevin, 127. Paul, Peter, 127. Paulsen, Becky, 62, 121 Paulsen, Elmer, 80, 121. Phillips, Terry, 113. Pickett, Kerry, 18, 29, 67, 74, 77, 84, 85, 112, 113, 138. Pierce, Barb, 68. 113, 142. Pierce, Bruce, 114. Pierce, Bill, 127. Pierscinski, Judy, 61, 114. Pigg, Mike, 67, 74. 82, 127. Pinkstaff, Brad, 57, 121. Plikuhn, Marty, 57, 91, 127. Plohg, Mary Beth, 39, 121. Plowman, Bruce, 134. Pollack, Vicki, 62, 127. Pollack. Bill, 114. Poole, Laura, 127. Popovich, Karyn, 127. Post, David, 114. Postema, Dale, 127. Powers, Karen, 56, 121. Price, Doug, 80, 127. Price, Janet, 121. Price, Roy, 72, 74, 82, 121. Priest, Nancy, 62, 121. Pumroy, Camille. 61, 127. Q Quasney, Andrea, 121, 152. R Rafacz, Debbie, 68, 114. Rahmstorf, Sharon, 58, 128. Raketich, Candy, 63, 121. Raketich, Gary, 128. Randolph, Dwight, 82. 121. Rastovski, Diane, 60, 65, 1 28. Rastovski, Rich, 19, 67, 74, 89, 121. Rector, Hugh, 114. Redar, Tim, k8, 67, 77, 89. 121 . Redden, Larry, 121. Reis, Susan, 43, 49, 51, 54, 55, 56, 64, 65. 121, 155. Reznik, Dave, 60, 61, 64, 114. Ricks, Harold, 74, 121. Rico, Rene. 121. Riffle, Lance. 46, 58, 84, 86 , 121 . Roach, Bob, 67, 121. Romano, Nick, 46. 67, 74, 84. 121. Rosek, Pat, 58, 128. Royce, Lewis, 58, 67, 80, 114. Roznowski, Larry, 79, 128. Ruesken, Wanda, 128. Ruttledge, Cathy, 46, 65, 128. S Savia, Connie. 114. Schafer, Terry, 58, 121. Schmitt, Don, 121. Schoonover, Joyce, 47, 53, 58, 63, 117, 119, 121. Schoonover, Rick, 74, 128, 146. Schroader, Kathy, 128. Schroader, Milt, 60, 61, 84, 86 , 121 . Schroen, Charles, 58, 67, 86, 114. Scoville, Cynthia, 128. Scoville, Paula, 62, 121. Schultz, Donna, 114, 139. Schuster, Donald, 18, 67, 77, 114, 138. Schuttrow, Mike, 29, 58, 67, 72, 73, 74, 77, 89, 115, 135. Scurlock, Sherry, 62, 128. Seegers, Nancy, 62, 65, 121 . Selander, Harold, 47, 58, 91, 121. Sentell, Claria, 128. Serbick, Frances, 60, 128. Sertic, Michael, 128. Sertic, Mitchell, 128. Sewich, Linda, 65, 128. Shaw, Janice, 61, 93, 128. Shepkowski, Larry, 46, 47, 64, 115, 137. Sherfey, Emily, 39, 63, 121. Shofroth, Bill, 128. Short, Becky, 128. Siebers, Dennis, 74, 121. Siurek, Cindy, 50, 121. Sipka, Martha, 115. Skaggs, Terri, 58, 121. Smith, Barb, 65, 128. Smith, Chris. 62, 121. Smith, Gary, 58. 67, 121. Smith, Gordon, 128. Smith, Kathy, 58, 128. Smith, Margaret, 115. Smith, Nancy, 42. 43, 50, 53, 55, 60, 61, 63, 64, 115, 139. Smith, Tom, 121. Snyder, Carol, 121. Snyder, Dene, 62, 128. Snyder, Robert, 121 Sohn, Margie, 58, 128 Sohn, Mike, 47, 58, 67, 91, 121 . Soto, Sylvia, 128 Splady. Reagan, 51, 67, 86, 90, 115, 144. Stanfel, Fred, 128. Stanish, Ron, 47, 58, 59, 68, 115. Starek, Mike, 57, 121. Stas, Margie, 121. Stassin, Carol, 58, 59, 62, 64. Starek, Cynthia, 115, 149. Starr, Dave, 57. 64, 115. Stawitcke, Dove, 86, 117, 121 . St. Clair, Bob, 115. Stepanovich, Debbie, 38, . 46, 56, 61, 63, 121. Stepp, John, 128. Stevenson, David, 128. Stivers, Ken, 67, 85, 122. Stokes, Judy, 2, 58, 62, 63, 64, 128, 135. Stolte, Harry, 128. Stout, Dan, 84, 122. Strapon, Dan, 58, 122, 134. Strauser, Barb, 63, 115, 116, 132. Strayn, Brenda, 128. Strayn, Jonell, 128. Stull, John, 115. Stull, Paulette, 128. Sullivan, Mike, 67, 84, 122 . Swets, Cathy, 63, 115, 135. Swickard, Jack 122. Swingler, Linda, 8, 46, 64, 115, 155. Switzer, Suzi, 62, 65, 75, 115. T Tamminga, Nadyne, 58, 117, 122. Tauber, Jim, 115. Tedesco, Mike, 128. Thiel, John, 46, 67, 84, 86, 112, 115. Thiel, Mike, 61, 74, 123, 129. Thomas, Chuck, 91, 129. Thomas, Debbie, 58, 129. Thomas, Joan, 62, 129. Thompson, Amy, 56, 61, 63, 122. Thrall, Gordon, 67, 74, 112, 116, 144. Toczek, Jackie, 56, 122. Todd, Ellen, 122. Torbit, Gay, 40, 62, 116, 138. Trezciak, Jerry, 46, 129. Trueblood, Gaylynn, 61, 72, 93, 129. Tucker, Donald, 74, 122. Turner, Lois, 122. Tuttle, Paul, 64, 116, 133. u Udchitz, Paulette, 65, 129. Underwood, Debbie, 129. V Vajda, Becky, 26, 35, 61. 116, 134. Vajda, Kathy, 61, 129. Vana, Kevin, 58, 67, 122. Van Strien, Carolyn, 63, 122 . Van Winkle, Bill, 61, 129. Vargo, Patricia, 129. Vaughn, Steve, 62, 129. Verbich, John 122. Vestal, Joyce, 122. Vickery, Virginia, 60, 129. w Wade, Glen, 65. 129. Wade, Nancy, 129. Wagner, Beverly, 122. Wagner, David, 122. Wagner, Margaret, 122. Waldron, LaDonna, 61, 122. Walker. Cindy. 12, 62, 63, 122 . Walters, Dave, 5, 16, 29, 34, 35, 46, 67, 77. 116, 132. Wampler, Cheryl, 3, 46, 53, 55, 106, 116, 144. Wasko, Jerry, 122. Weathers, Richard, 129. Weber, Lynn 42, 50, 63, 114, 116, 155. Weinberg, Dan, 58. 64, 67, 129. Welch, Linda, 41, 62, 63, 65, 122. Welch, Peggy, 129. Welch, Sandra, 129. Wenzel, Betty, 62, 122. Whitenack, Patrick 122. Whitlock, Virginia, 62, 65, 129. Wilcox, Donald, 116. Wilding, Cathy, 58, 122. Wilkenson, Roberta, 122. Will, Richard, 129. Williams, Bruce, 116. Willis, Shirley, 11, 116. Willman, Arnold, 116, 144. Willman, Mike, 129. Wilson, Rod, 26, 43. 47, 51, 67, 80, 91, 116. Wood, Robert, 116. Woods, Larry, 129. Wright, Randy, 9, 46, 61, 112, 114. Wynn, Paula, 62, 129. Y Yadron, Joe 57, 112. Yockey, Gary, 116. Yockey, Gayle, 116. York, Don, 122. York, Ron, 122. York, Twyla, 129. Young, Gary, 58, 129. z Zelencik, Dave, 82, 116. 162 1968 REFLECTOR STAFF Editor-In-Chief Judy Govert Layout Editor Nancy Gillis Copy Editor Jan Congleton Photography Editor Patty Miller Chief Photographer Tom McKay Academics Editor Barb Bolinger Activities Editor Belinda Doppler Organizations Editor Nona Deeter Sports Editor Ray Mattozzi Senior Section Editor Kathy Baroevich Underclass Section Editor Barb Jamison Index Editor Barb Gerhart Business Manager Cheryl Wampler Advertising Editor Joyce Schoonover Co-Subscription Manager Nancy Smith Co-Subscription Manager John Gilmore Assistant Subscription Manager Margie Osborn Assistant Subscription Manager Sue Lohse Advisor Miss Pat Clark Acknowledgements With the help and advice of Mr. Ed Hackleman and Mr. Bob Hast- ings, area sales representatives, 700 copies of the ’68 REFLECTOR came rolling off the presses of American Yearbook Company in Hannibal, Missouri. Together with Mr. Jack Bundy of S. K. Smith Company, major editors created the cover design and selected pleasing color contrasts. Olivetone and brown were the applied colors on the sandgrained, glacier blue back- ground. Inside the cover on 80-pound velva-white paper were sans-serif type faces. All heads were 24 pt. News Gothic Italic except on theme pages where 24 pt. Lydian was used. Body copy throughout the book was 10 pt. News Gothic and captions and idents were 8 pt. News Gothic Italic. The se- nior directory and index were done in 6 pt. News Gothic Italic. Though group, seniors, and some activities pictures were done professionally by Walinger Studio in Chicago, Tom McKay, student photog- rapher took a great deal of organiza- tions, mood, sports, theme and ac- tivities shots. Without the interest of Principal Ben McKay and Assistant Principal Carl Dalton, patient teachers and understanding parents, the making of the ' 68 REFLECTOR would have been impossible. We are very grateful to these people for helping us to make it a unique one. REFLECTOR staff gave talents, time and parties A crooked little angel atop a Christmas tree, a surprise birthday cake, a thought for the day and a work session that usually turned into a little party reflected the closeness of this year’s staff members. What made these same staff members settle for MacDonald’s instead of Mother ' s meals, give up Saturday mornings to take advertising pictures and turn down friend’s invitations to index 700 names . . . the desire to create and the satisfaction gained. To the staff for all their hard work and dedication I give my thanks. I give my special thanks to Nancy, Jan and Patty who worked long and hard with the only reward— working harder. To Miss Pat Clark for her encouragement, advice and understanding I owe a debt which can never be repaid. judy g overt 164 ---