Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1974 volume:

w INSIDE c TRENDS CHANGE, STUDENTS SAME Nostalgia freaks long for the good old days, when school spirit instead of apathy characterized student attitudes. How much have students changed since the days when girls wore bobby socks and boys were greasers? Opinions vary greatly according to perspective. Kids talk of doing their own thing, but students of today are no more individual than in the past. Only the trends they follow have changed, asserted junior Dan Heggi. Involved with students for over 16 years, Mr. Robert G. Kurtz, superintendent of schools, has seen the rise and demise of many trends. “Today, students have a tendency to be more individual than they were before. I don’t think it’s any accident. I think schools in general and society as a whole have encouraged youngsters to be more individual.” TO JOIN OR NOT? Joiner versus the Noninvolved. Comparable to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the compulsive joiner and the nonjoiner occupy ends of a spectrum. Why do some students participate in clubs and organizations while others go home and watch the Early Show? Why would a student stick with a losing team or a club that accomplishes nothing? I compete in sports because it involves competition, discipline and accomplishment,” commented a senior member of the Panther football squad. “Most of the clubs I’m in don’t do anything, but I stay in them so I’ll be there just in case something does happen,” stated one joiner. “The main reason I don’t get involved in clubs or go out for a sport is because I feel I can use my time better outside the school community. Instead of spending my time sitting on the bench and watching the other guys play, I’m working, saving money for a car.” Agreeing with the majority, a senior said, “since you’re only in high school for three years, you might as well get as much from it as possible. After school, you’ll be working for the rest of your life.” ruin phase elective To set up Borrow a straight pm from your mother ' s sewing box. cut out paper pointer from old Panther Press and attach both to roulette wheel PHASES — ’GREAT IDEA Phase Electives — mention the term to 10 different students and 10 different responses will be voiced, ranging from, the best thing that ever happened to English to what a fa rce. Basically, the Phase Elective program consists of a series of nine-week courses intended to brighten up English while providing a solid English background. “Within a structure, it provides options for kids that they would never enjoy under the old program, “The ultimate winners in something like this are the students — Kurtz. said Mr. Robert G. Kurtz, superintendent of schools. A student offered his views of phase electives, The courses are good if you ' re interested in a class and if you’re lucky enough to get into that class. I think phase electives are a great idea. For the most part, you are grouped with kids who progress at the same rate you do. Also, since a wide variety of courses is offered, it is easy to get into something you like, another student stated. Still another student countered, English is still English . They just tried to make it a little more attractive with their innovations.” Students received a pamphlet explaining phase electives. The course is designed to offer the student an education which will provide him with a sound understanding of the essentials of English and at the same time allow him a voice in choosing courses compatible with his ability and interests. If he plans wisely, he should enjoy a richer experience than is possible in the traditional program.” INSIDE EDUCATION — PREMIUM OR REGULAR School fills nearly one half of my waking hours. I am either interested or bored for seven hours a day. The choice is mine. Time passes quickly if I try to learn. But if I expect the school to hand me education on a silver platter, I’m being pretty naive. School is not my life. I can compare it to a filling station. I ' m being filled with knowledge to move me along the road of life. If during my high school years, I get just the bare minimum, I’ll only just make life. But if I strive to do my best, I’ll be able to cope with things as they come up. I feel that clubs and sports are extras to complement my interests and social life. They are different from the regular grind of education. Clubs allow me to be what I am. Sports aren’t important to me. They are purely entertainment. I go to games just to see my friends. The school is fulfilling my role as a student. It offers classes in which I can find interest. For me it is true that one can get out of something only what one puts into it. — junior Sue Thomas INSIDE cm WHAT IS SCHOOL? Almost everything that happens to me revolves around the school. Being a student doesn’t just happen from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s a way of life. School is where you meet people and school is where you form your ideas and opinions about life. I’m at school from dawn to dark, getting up at 6:15 a.m. for swim practice and getting home at 5 p.m. after evening practice. Being a student at GHS is a full time job, but it ' s fun. Many students question the role of the school in their lives. Is the building just a meeting place to sit in for seven hours a day. or a place to learn and to experience life? — junior Steve Trinks WHAT THE On those drab, dreary days school is jus t a place to go only for the sake of nothing better to do. At times, school is an escape from any personal problems I may have. It gives me something else to replace in my mind the problems that are bothering me. Many.times I have heard myself say, I can hardly wait to get out of school and work and just be independent. But when I look at the things school offers me, I’m not so sure I look forward to the day when I am no longer part of it. — junior Robin Salima. SAGES SAY Work consists of whatever a body is obliged to do Play consists of whatever a body is not obliged to do. — Mark Twain Who so neglects learning in his youth, loses the past and is dead for the future. — Euripedes Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other. — Benjamin Franklin Example is the school of mankind and they will learn at no other. — Edmund Burke Love of bustle is not industry. — Seneca REFLECTOR 1974 Griffith High School Griffith, Indiana Vol. 33 r INSIDE J i N OUTSIDE Tumbled, tossed and trembling, Alice cried out in anguish as she felt herself falling through a cloud of darkness. Smack! She landed before a brick building with glass doors and windows. Where am I, she wondered to herself. To her surprise, a Voice from beyond boomed, Griffithland. Her eyes glimpsed an inscription on the wall which read Griffith Senior High School. With all the kids sitting outside the building, Alice realized that she should have guessed that this was some type of youth establishment. Baffled by the Voice and forced on by some mysterious power, Alice stepped into the wide lobby. A list of 51 faculty members on a wall near her right side caught Alice ' s attention. I wonder what they do here? The question flashed in her brain and again the Voice answered in its computer-like monotone. Teachers are present from 7:45 a.m. to 3:70 p.m. as required by the administration. This does not include the time given by teachers who stay after to help students with classwork, homework, special problems and clubs or teams. Alice, both pleased and annoyed by the Voice that could read her thoughts, peered up and down the corridor. It seemed as if dozens of kids lined a narrow ledge and hundreds more wandered through the hall. Alice was lured by the constant motion of the 1,040 students. This place must look like a ghost town in the summer. Again the Voice read her thoughts. After the 38 weeks of the regular school session, summer school opens, lasting from six to eight weeks. The six credit courses, ranging from typing and health to driver ' s education and government, furnish knowledge to 400 students, 300 of which enroll in driver ' s ed. The courses are not only for the student who has failed a class necessary for ALICE DISCOVERS GRIFFITHLAND graduation, but also the one who wants to get enough credits to graduate early. The driver ' s ed class can help students get driving benefits and insurance breaks if . . Stop! What ' s that room over there used for? Alice ' s attention focused on a small room with the word Guidance above the door. A woman looked up and smiled at Alice. Inside, the room was orderly and the neat office ' s friendliness agreed with her. Heartened by the impression, Alice ' s curiosity overcame her fear and drove her to turn to the Voice. Hey, Voice, tell me how this friendly place fits in with the school and if there ' s other places like it hidden here. Guidance department members help students with class schedules, future careers and disciplinary problems. Yes, Alice, we have many special places like this in the building. Some are the audio-visual department, the Resource Center, the library and the cafeteria. Wait. You ' re going too fast; tell me more about this career business. A special career center is available for use by all students. Material on variety of careers from sanitation workers to lawyers is provided. Students may visit the career center during class or after school. The school also has a Career Day when over 3 0 persons from various occupations come to speak to students. The audio-visual department, the Voice continued, services both the senior and junior high. It prints much of the mimeographed classroom material including student handbooks and final exams. The Resource Center helps students who can ' t carry the full academic load by cutting classroom size and providing extra attention for the student who needs it. This all sounds good, Voice but I hear students moving and think if I don ' t start moving, too, I ' m going to miss something. S As the cafeteria served a steady supply of pizza and fisn patties, many students escape from routine by becoming brown-baggers. With one class over and another just ahead, students find time during the class break to share an inside joke. 3 . USE YOUR HAND ! SCHOOL UNFOLDS STORY OF ITS SERVICES; CONFUSION DIMINISHES Roaming the halls, Alice gazed at the 41 classrooms. They looked pleasant with their posters and displays. Alice fell into step with a group but discovered that she was out of shape and needed exercise. The Force directed her through a tour of the school ' s two gyms, football field, basketball and tennis courts. Narration, provided by the Voice, filled her with awe. The Olympic size pool is 4 to 12 feet deep. Students of all grades from elementary to high school use the facility. Three diving boards and six lanes make the pool a place of competition with about 20 meets a year. In addition to varsity meets, a family free swim makes sure adults can enjoy the facilities. Swim club uses the area six hours a week; total hours of use are 59 a week. The Voice continued, The community has access to the gyms one night a week. Upstairs and downstairs gyms are in use five 4 nights a week. Dance-time arrives at least twice a year and the basketball back boards and rims disappear behind a camouflage of crepe paper for Prom and Turnabout. With 70 games a season , the voice droned on, the football field furnishes a meeting place for players, fans and foes. The track around the football field ' s gravel gives runners the needed traction as they participate in six meets a season. Wrestlers use the upstairs gym for their 12 meets while the tennis team has 14 meets outside on the courts. The two baseball teams swing away in their 25 games, while girls participate in GIA sports like volleyball. Wow! What else does the school offer students? The impelling force guided her down a narrow hall into a large quiet room, filled with books. The library offers 17,000 volumes, ranging from cooking to today ' s science fiction. That sounds like a goodly supply, Alice said. Following her nose to the school ' s kitchen, Alice pilfered some cookies and milk. What happens here? Over 21,600 hamburgers and 27,000 fish filets are served here and 83,900 students buy hot lunches yearly. The cafeteria is also used for pom pon squad practice, testing and as a meeting place. The force pulled Alice into an area where students sat chatting. This patio is a favorite gathering place during lunch. Back in the school, Alice found herself in a huge, dimly-lit room filled with seats and a stage. The site of school and local presentations, this auditorium serves both educational and entertainment purposes. After walking all that way, Alice ' s feet hurt. She started to ease herself into one of the comfortable chairs when the force jerked her to her feet. Oh no. Now where to? she moaned to herself. Equipment, an integral part ot lab work, enabled science students to experiment and discover previous unknowns. Not only providing a place for students to refuel, the cafeteria serves as a gathering spot for conversation. Ecology-minded students beat the energy and clean air crises. Bike racks overflowed during a fall gas shortage. trsS z do ' th GRAMMA GRIFFITHLAND ADDS ONE; ALICE DECIDES TO STAY Lost and confused, Alice wandered down the main hall. Students were rushing each to their private destinations. Alice wandered back into the guidance department. A man was working at a desk in a small office that branched off the main one. Alice introduced herself and then blurted out, What do you do in this place? The man glanced up at the frightened girl. He put his work away and beckoned her to sit down. Besides learning the three R ' s there are optional subjects. English classes . . Wait a minute! Alice burst in, I hate English. It ' s dull and drab and all that stuff about prepositional phrases and noun clauses doesn ' t mean a thing to me. The English classes here are different. They are offered in basic, regular and enriched sessions to fit each student ' s learning rate. A new concept for the department is its phase elective program. Instead of year-long classes these are nine week classes ranging from Pioneer Spirit to Family Circle. I wish I had heard of this before. It doesn ' t sound too bad for an English class. There are 18 sections of metal, wood and mechanics that provide a place for the student with creative ability and teach them how to work with these materials. Another choice for the business students is that of working for one school period as a department or office aide. They work as typists or file clerks in such places as the library or Social Studies Department. That ' s fine but what about students who enjoy music? You probably haven ' t developed a Mick Jaggar or Elton John but you must have something. Right, Alice. We have three chorus classes and two concert bands. Talent is present here, though we don ' t boast any million-dollar singers. You might be interested to know that there are classes here preparing students for coping with life. Preparation for adult living is one such class. Foods help students learn the basics and economics of cooking. Is that all? No, there ' re others. Distributive education class helps students learn the skills of a business trade while receiving credit. Work-study system . . . Alice heard a bell ring and noticed a different sound from what she ' d heard during the day. Students were rushing out but a few stayed. Are they being punished? Do they have to stay? No, Alice, the man laughed. These kids are staying to participate in school organizations. About 40 per cent of the student body belongs to at least one club. Clubs range from the Antique, Chess and Booster Clubs to ones that provide examples of governmental structure like Student Council. Alice then felt the Voice force her to her feet and said, Well, thanks. Hope I see you again. She started walking down that empty hall. This place sure sounds better than where I came from! Griffithland Think I ' ll stay. To peer into the economic future of the country amid an energy crisis and Watergate, junior Dave Hallowed bases his observations on a graph of past peaks and pits of big business. 8 m Filling every niche of his classroom, Mr. Harold Mack, world history teacher prizes memorabilia students have given him throughout his teaching years. £ | WATERGATE, LU pHHHH | I BRING O I FIRST-HAND £ I HISTORY TO S I STUDENTS What did our ancestors read in their newspapers? What games did they play as children? What customs did they practice? A complete story of the past includes not only the contents of old newspapers, but also the kind of food they ate. History students examined the concept that man ' s ability to solve problems today depends on his familiarity with the past. Studying battles of early civilizations, world history classes compared their techniques of war with the atomic energy of today. The effectiveness of communism and democracy as forms of government were contrasted and compared. Students learned what made or broke a government and how the same problem could be prevented or solved in the future. Watergate brought a significant meaning to the word “impeachment in U.S. history classes. Hearings on TV helped students understand the basis for indictment, but some didn ' t conside it fair to forfeit their favorite soap operas for political issues. Written reports on the energy crisis and discussions on President Nixon ' s foreign policies outlined the cu rrent events course. Government students sympathized with the perplexing jobs of state congressmen as they redrew congressional districts of one state, while economics classes experienced and studied the problems of rising costs when filling up the gas tank in the car, or taking a date out for a hamburger. Through the use of a finger maze, blindfolded psychology students proved manual dexterity has little to do with intelligence. By creating ink blots, students traced behavior patterns among each other and compared them with emotionally unstable people. Levels on which social standings are based were covered in sociology. Habits, emotions and how they combine with mental health served as basic topics for the course. On your mark! Set! Slippery Rock. Tuscaloosa. Elephant Forks. In order to become more aware ot the country, Tom Paulauski and Barb Carder race to locate cities on the U.S. map. 9 Pick One — Watergate A. a gate or valve controlling the flow of water. B. a posh hotel, housing many Washington notables, including the Democratic Party headquarters. C. a term symbolizing the syste; for political trickery and backstabbing prevalent in the United States today. D. all of the above. On October 10, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew became the second vice president in history to resign his office. Agnew quit after pleading no contest to a single count of federal income tax evasion. Many class discussions focused on the decaying political scene in America, but some teachers encountered the same type of apathy that prompted housewives to complain about the senate Watergate hearings pre-empting their favorite soap operas. Instead of falling asleep while studying about the Revolutionary War or how a bill is passed, students participated in classes as history unfolded on television and in newspapers on a day-to-day basis. President Richard Nixon, felt by many to be inviting impeachment, refused to yield the controversial WATERGATE: COUNTRY FUMES AS BUG-ERVS. BUG-EE Watergate tapes until public opinion forced him to capitulate. The tapes allegedly contained conversation between Nixon and his aides concerning Watergate and the subsequent cover-up. Many people hoped the releasing of the tapes would prove at what point in time Nixon first learned of the activities of his aides. Nixon separated from his see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil status and had special Prosecutor Archibald Cox dumped when Cox put the pressure on Nixon in the courts to release the tapes. With each new disclosure that alternately furthered and squashed impeachment plans, students wondered where it would all end. In order to get the story behind the news, the public subscribed to weekly news magazines such as Time. FRIENDS UR ENEMIES? LEFT TO FUGHT — Spiro T. Agnew, Richard M. Nixon, Sam Ervin, Archibald Cox. � u AfleM- Current meat prices chopping up your food budget? Beat the freeze by stocking up on groceries from Burgers. Before the prices begin soaring sky high. Nada Jandrich loaded her shopping cart up with bargains from Burgers. — Burgers, 1803 45th, Munster. 1 1 DISINTEREST “This is Floyd Kalber with the ten o ' clock news. The subject making headlines today is Watergate. President Nixon has denied ... “Do we have to listen to this again? I can ' t stand to hear another word about Watergate ' Mrs. Smith exclaimed to her husband. “Good morning. Here are today ' s announcements. There is a large shortage of candidates for Student and Executive Councils. If more people do not run, there will be no need to vote. Groans escaped from many classrooms. Are they going to start on that apathy bit again? said one student. “I ' m so sick of hearing about it. Just as citizens were turned off by Watergate, students became apathetic about participating in the school government. When the time came to select representatives, 85 ran for 78 positions, guaranteeing victories for all but 7. By the end of the first nine weeks, one-fourth of these people were replaced because they missed more than three meetings. Although low interest hampered the offices ' abilities to function successfully, they adjusted and worked toward their main goals. Governing each class, the three executive councils created unity through projects such as float construction, bake and magazine sales and car washes. Student Council, which represents the entire student body, attended school board meetings to learn how the administration made decisions. They also planned such things as a talent show, clean-up drive and a Christmas party for underprivileged children at the Carmelite home. SOPHOMORE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL — back row: Edie Baxter, Rita Cerrity, Laura Kolpin, Kathy Holevinsky; second row: Betty Hender- son, leanne Gilfis, Pam Carastik, Lu Loomis, Denise Hill; front row: Emily Tgrovich, secre- tary; Betty Konopasek, treasurer; Sue Gal- ambos, vice president; Missy Summers, president. 12 STUDENT COUNCIL — back row: Dan Marren, Terese Reitz, Curt Hunt, Lee Ann Terpstra, Roger Ford, Dave Richards, Chris Brown, Hesta Smith; fourth row: Jack Thomas, Dick Sohn, Laura Kol- pin, Sheila Glover, Kathy Holevinsky, Kim Ko- selke, Sue Jeremiah, Cinde Giffin; third row: Joyce Pierscinski, Lou Ann Gates, Denise Hill, Nancy Holmgren, Karol Wegrzyn, Janice Slupski, Carol Cioroianu, Judy Hooks; second row: Lu Loomis, Chris Donovan, Cindi Leisstikow, Ann McCabe, Lorene Murray, Jeanne Gillis, Pam Gar- astik, Dawn Malick; front row: Trish Kolarik, Brad Belush, president; Joe Rygas, vice presi- dent; Bill Konopasek, secretary; Harolene Will- erman, treasurer; Becky Randolph, Betty Henderson. JUNIOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL — back row: Tom Trinosky, Dan Marren, Dave Hallowell, Dave Richards, Dave Pavuk; second row: Gina Carroll, Susan Buikema, Carol Ciorianu, Dawn Malik, Greta Longoria; front row: Debbie Glass, president; Becky Randolph, vice president; Carolyn Hoshaw, secretary; Sherry Fulkerson, treasurer. SENIOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL — back row: Chris Brown, Curt Hunt, Lee Ann Terpstra, Greg Allman, Roger Ford, second row: Kim Koselke, Chelsa Nowak, Sheryl Smiedzinski, Judy Barenie, Sheila Glover, June Aldrin, front row: Janice Slupski, Sue Jeremiah, treasurer; Bill Konopasek, vice president; Carolyn Tziz, secretary; John Lindsey, president. 13 ind 0 er IVjatter Money matters preying on your mind? Get your head together like Ken Kus with a loan from the Bank of Indiana. They don ' t mind lending you money. — Bank of Indiana, 9600 Cline, 838-7392. LEADERS: DESIRE PLUS GUTS EQUALS PLANNERS, DECISION-MAKERS Apathy, apathy, apathy. Again and again the cry echoed throughout the school until the very mention of the word brought disgust. Apathy . bleah! “We must DO something about this problem,” the students roared at election time. “We must vote in officers that will DO something.” The election passed and nobody ran. No one wanted to organize Prom or run Student Council. Each was afraid to be blamed if a class float fell apart at its judging or the graduation announcements were a tackly color. Since there were no officers, activities like Homecoming disappeared because nobody had organized them. Although such a fairy tale exists only as a whim, it does possess a germ of truth: fewer students do run for offices. Last year’s Student Council treasurer and secretary candidates went unopposed while this year’s Student Council representative race proved an election in “We must DO something about this problem. We must vote in officers that will DO something. ” name alone as 39 students tried out for 45 openings and automatically received the positions. Those who hoped to fill the sophomore and senior executive council seats turned their names into the office and presto, they Up Up and aw ay w ith the expert operators at G it N runway. Fly across the sky and discover the best kind of high. — G X Airport, 1701 East Main St., Griffith, 838-7110. became instant members. Only juniors voted for their governing body because 29 signed up for the 15 slots, enough for an election. Gone were the petitions, the hand-lettered signs proclaiming “Mary Smith for Student Council treasurer” and the elaborate campaign speeches of years’ past. Even elections were passe. In an atmosphere of such overwhelming disinterest, why would anyone want to run for office? Over and over the same answers appear like cliches. “I ran because the experience would be helpful to me,” Brad Belush, Student Council president, said. “Being Student Council president shows me me responsibility please turn to page 16 fly JUvay with G JT Students who run for offices find themselves in the limelight as the silent majority who wishes they had the nerve to run fade into the background. When you ' re a leader you gain a sense of self-confidence. The “I have to make a speech jitters disappear for Debbie Glass as she addresses Junior Executive Council. LEADERS: WHY DO THEY RUN? QUEST FOR POPULARITY, POWER MOTIVATES OFFICE-SEEKERS 0 FRIEflD in REED IS n FRIERD in DEED In times of sorrow don ' t distress. You can always get a little help from a friend at Royce ' s. — Royce Funeral Home, 242 Griffith Blvd., Griffith, 838-6548. and leadership.” Just as the bright lights of Hollywood beckon a would-be starlet, a position in student government appeals to some. Whatever magic the idea of “ just like to be involved. That ’s the only reason I keep running. ” an office conjures, it attracts both a person who keeps on winning year after year and one who loses every election. Serving as a class officer for three years, Senior Class vice president, Bill Konopasek said, “I just like to be involved. That’s the only reason I keep running.” Greg Allman pursued an Although a class office often brings prestige and self -pride, it also means sacrifice. Nights spent laboring in damp garages make Sue Jeremiah wonder if it’s worth it. office throughout his high school career but it always eluded him. “Even though I kept losing, I didn’t feel I had the right to complain if I didn’t have the guts to try,” Greg stated. However, like society’s silent majority, students prefer to gripe that “The same people run the class” but few challenge “those same people.” One student said, “I would never run for anything because I don’t feel like being laughed at. I wouldn’t win against the rahs.” And the cry resounded throughout the school, “Let’s elect officers that will DO something.” With leadership goes responsibility. Executive Council members find themselves still in the classroom discussing float ideas while others raid the fridge . TEIBEL’S TTje ktec l Family F s auran J arrxx JopJ iedChgcke S akand Perch Bancjuet F cilijjes On US. 30 41 Schererville, Indiana j hone 865-2000 Because of 35-minute lunch breaks, students rush to their cars in order to get food at nearby drive-ins and be back in class before the tardy bell rang. Tired of fighting the crowd and waiting in the long line for lunch. Sue Buikema and Chris Barta find a solution by eating at home. Open lunch provides variety for many. Lunch period is not only for eating, as junior jill Konopasek finds it a good time to finish an assignment for her next class and catch upon some reading for Current Events. WHAT ' S NEW IN THE LUNCH ROOM? The quest for women ' s suffrage. The fight to repeal prohibition. The bout for integration. The struggle for an open lunch. While the first three subjects denote famous causes in America ' s history, the last one portrays a noted goal in the annals of Student Council. Seeking to alleviate the cafeteria ' s overcrowding, 1971-72 Student Council suggested an open lunch where students could remove their cars from the school parking lot. 18 In a battle of semantics, the administration stated that since students could leave school grounds at noon, the lunch was open and driving cars would only cause accidents. Principal T. J. White vetoed the proposal. Undaunted by their predecessors failure, the 1972-73 council argued for an open lunch. Their petition met a similar fate. However, during the summer, Mr. White and Superintendent of Schools Robert Kurtz reconsidered and granted the proposal. Get on your mark. Get set. Go. As the buzzer sounded, announcing the 35-minute lunch period ' s arrival, students treaked toward the parking lot, leaped in cars and headed toward McDonald ' s in lieu of sneaking toward autos illegally parked on side streets. Others who preferred to remain at school or weren ' t blessed with friends who drove, gobbled sack lunches, grabbed a bite in the short line or ate cafeteria grub. Since open lunch, were these people as scarce as an honest politician? Not according to the cafeteria ' s head cook Mrs. Barbara Brill. We only serve about 60 less lunches now and the ones who leave school are never here anyway, she commented. Those fleeing school lunches raced against the clock and faced the danger of tarrying too long in Tastee Freeze or McDonald ' s. I don ' t have any exact figure on it but tardies have increased an awful lot since the open lunch started, Director of Pupil Personnel, Mr. Charles O ' Rourke stated. Prohibition. Open lunch. People, fought for these causes and won. Open lunch has its disadvantages. Sophomore Laura Bolla discovers that staying for lunch over the 35 minutes means getting locked out till someone notices her. Lack of a car sometimes meant staying in the cafeteria. Brian Boris and fim Terpstra find themselves confined to hum drum school food. 19 variety offered; english takes on a NEW FORM “Why do I have to read this book? I ' m not interested in colonial history. For all I care the pilgrims could have landed on the North Pole. This is one book that ' s going to rot in my locker. “Aren ' t you interested in anything? Sure, just the other day I was reading a book on the Civil War. Did you know that the rebel prison Andersonville was one of the worst in £73 — Civial War Literature I don ' t believe I flunked another grammar test. I listen but I guess I need more time than other people. Two weeks of grammar just wasn ' t enough. What am I going to do in college? If I don ' t do well once I get down to Purdue, my dad said ... £ 23 — Advanced Grammar for the College Bound I hate the long books we have to read in here. By the time I finish one, I ' ve completely forgotten what happened at the beginning of the book. And that ' s only when I ' m lucky enough to Please turn to page 23 In Great American Classics II, Bob Rastovski finds that An American Tragedy, although a serious book, contains some humorous lines. 20 People read differently to newly developed products. Mass media student, Kurt Sanders discovers this with his new cereal. SPEECH CLUB — back row: Dave Richards, Terese Reitz, John Young, front row: Joyce Pierscinski, Cindy Valentine. The many moods of drama class are reflected in the faces of Nada Jandrich, John Young, Terese Reitz and Jo Marie Churilla. All work and no play makes Refleetorites dull on deadline day. Pepsi provides a pleasent break from preparing pages. You ' ve got a lot to live and Pepsi ' s got a lot to live. — Pepsi Cola Bottlers Inc., 9300 Calumet, Munster, 836-1800. PEPSI 22 v ' V g Sty ' Sophomores couldn ' t participate in phase electives until they had one semester of English. Debbie Riggs awaits drama classes while suffering through nouns and verbs. The importance of Charles Darwin ' s Origin of Species in Inherit the Wind is pointed out to Lori Shepkowski in a phase elective class taught by Mr. Charles Hartkin. menagerie of classes extracted from basic english,form PHASE ELECTIVES finish the book. Why don ' t they have a class ... E 76 — Development of the American Short Story The subject is as old as man himself. Ever since the first teacher taught his students grammar or reading, groans of I already know how to talk so why do I have to learn this? resounded. Teachers attempted to make their subject more interesting with the use of audio-visual aids, games or acting out play, but still found that students ' interest soon flagged. Finally the English Department came up with a solution — Phase Electives. For the first time over 35 courses were offered, allowing the student to choose subjects of his interest without losing the essentials of the language. Ranging from Family Circle to Highlights of English Literature, the courses lasted for nine weeks and were geared to the students ' learning rate. Students could now take as many as 12 English courses in three years and rea d books as widely different as Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones and The Scarlet Letter. But even with the new system complaints still existed. How am I supposed to decide which courses to take? You know I can ' t ever make up my mind. Others who enjoyed the spoken rather than the written word, displayed their talents in Speech Club competition. Five students braved early morning rising and scratchy voices to compete with over 1,000 Calumet Regionites in events such as Extemporaneous Speaking. 23 jj: | SACRIFICE o| HOME FOOD, ml WARM BEDS; 1 PRODUCE M REFLECTOR When a person thinks of staying up till four o ' clock in the morning he thinks of Prom, slumber parties and New Year ' s Eve. But when a staffer thinks of staying up till four in the morning hethinks of all-night work sessions, triplicating copy, writing captions and designing layouts. What ' s a colorful verb to replace this dull one? Aren ' t you done with that typewriter? or Help me think of a lead for my story, were never-ending cries as a staffer hurried to complete layouts so they could leave damp basements and go home to warm beds. To prevent work from piling up, Reflectorites took turns grabbing a bit of dinner at McDonalds or Burger King to hush their growling stomaches. Hounding teachers, custodians and students for needed facts, staffers turned the school inside out to present the student ' s point of view through the theme INSIDE-OUTSIDE. The Herff Jones Medal of Citation awarded to the 1973 Reflector as one of the top four yearbooks in the nation. The book also merited the Ingelhart Award for best yearbook during the second week at the Ball State Journalism Workshop. As the deadline approaches, copy editor Donna LaRue checks captions, copy ana headlines for opening editor Dan Marren. As each deadline is completed, editor-in-chief Chris Patterson marks off the finished pages on the production chart. Who is it? An unfamiliar face causes problems for editor-in-chief, Chris Patterson, advertising editor, Sheila Curnett, layout editor, Judy Hunt as they try to identify a student. SECTION EDITORS — back row: Nancy Joyce, co-organ- izations; Nancy Idukovich, co-organizations; Laura Bol- la, co-academics; Brenna Brown, co-index; second row: Denise Hill, contribut- ing editor; Mary Sufak, un- derclass; Ray Sanders, sports; Jeanne Gillis, assistant activi- ties; front row: Janice Slup- ski, indepth reporter; Pam Garastik, co-academics; Laura Piehl, co-organiza- tions; Sue Catchur, activities. Always looking for an interesting news occur- ance, reporters roam the halls, armed with pencil and paper in quest of a page one story. REPORTERS — back row: Joyce Pierscinski, Linda Rogowski, Carolyn Hoshaw, Mary Su- fak. Iron! row: Ray Saunders, Harolene Will- erman, David Richards. Pondering his next story, sports editor Don Lewis wonders whether he will miss mom ' s spaghetti and meatballs in order to finish his copy by deadline. ' I CAN ' T READ MY HISTORY BOOK WITHOUT THINKING I COULD HAVE WRITTEN THIS BETTER ' Panther Press is more a way of life than a class. I can ' t read my history book without thinking, ' I could have written this better. ' When I browse through the Sears catalogue, I don ' t just look at the clothes, I notice the layout, a staffer stated. These were feelings that carried the Panther Press beyond the realm of just a high school newspaper. Although the paper showed changes like a layout featuring broken boxes and a new flag, it revealed something deeper: the staff ' s ability to work together. Putting the Panther Press before oneself meant sacrifices. A business manager who sold ads during her lunch time often expanded the usual four-page weekly into six and eight pages. Editors that looked beyond the news ' surface brought in-depth stories on boredom, divorce and dating. Occasional thoughts of quitting disappeared as a student opened the paper, found his story and declared, That ' s what I wrote. Business staffers Kathy Holevinsky circulation manager; Brenna Brown, subscription manager; and Mary Popyk, business-advertising manager; work together to bring their record books up-to-date. 26 None of us is as smart as all of us. Panther Press editors, Carolyn Hoshaw and Harolene Willerman followed this maxim in planning story ideas. Editor-in-chief Trish Kolarik duties go beyond writing stories and making sure the paper meets its deadline; she also keeps peace on staff. Before going to the printers, managing editor Janice Slupski checks a fate news story with copy editor Linda Rogowski. k Photography is more than snapping a button. Photographers Larry Briski, Greg Allman and Ken Kus prepare to process the negatives. Making last — minutes changes on the stall ' s copy, Lee Ann Terpstra, News Bureau Chief, looks for any errors before sending it into THE TIMES. s ; ; ; ; — ; 1 digging, delving in student activities, newsbureau tells WHAT IT’S ABOUT It ' s 3:30 p.m. on a cold, rainy Thursday afternoon. Most students have just plopped their books on the kitchen table and are now scrounging around in the refrigerator for last night ' s leftover fried chicken. Back at school, however, a few kids remain. From the J-room, the clacking of typewriters fills the air as students hurry to finish copy. Striving to meet weekly Thursday deadlines, News Bureau kept the community abreast of school happenings. While the average reporter wrote articles for only one newspaper, News Bureau staffers found their stories in five area papers. Instead of words, photographers used pictures to relate their ideas for Panther Press and Reflector. NEWS BUREAU — back row: Nancy Frailey, TIMES corres.; |ill Rieder, associate chief; Kim Racz, news editor; Carrie Blythe, TIMES corres.; front row: Lee Ann Terpstra, Chief; Terry Patton, features; Don Lewis, sports. 29 LETTERMEN ' S CLUB — back row: Greg Allman, Ken Ruttledge, Leo Kalem- ba, Paul Bjelich, John Galambos, Bob Erickson, John Feeney, Ken Galik. fifth row: Gary Korzeniewski, Tom Paulauske, Vince Lawrence, Bob Wagman, Rick Lloyd, Kevin Fleck, )an Helfen. fourth row: Dave Baran, Bob Sexton, Rick Konoposek, ]eff Chappell, Jay Thomas, Mike Trinks, Perry Key. third row: Dave Hallowell Kurt Sanders, Keen Buzea, Randy Mageira, Don Deed- rick, Craig Collet, Larry Hoffman, second row: Joe Rogowski, Steve Trinks, Jeff Ciesco, Ken Kus, Mark Spitz, Jeff Tuley, Jeff Evans, front row: Dave Han- son, Roger Ford, secretary; Dean Duncan, president; Les Blythe, vice presi- dent; Larry Perotti, treasurer; Ted Jarmmakowicz. “Hey I made it, I ' m finally a letterman. But I guess I really do deserve it. After all, I suffered a dislocated shoulder and twisted ankle in one game. They even had to carry me off the field on a stretcher and take me to the hospital in an ambulance. The least they could do is make me a member. Maybe I ' ll even run for president. A letter for me? I wonder what it says — Congratulations, you are now a member of National Honor Society. — Wow, I knew I was smart, but I never dreamed of this. Those long hours of memorizing geometry thereoms and practicing French dialogues paid off. Quill and Scroll taps — Joe Schmoe. I belong to Quill and Scroll! I always thought those stories and captions I wrote for the Panther Press were good, but I never knew anyone else did. Honorary clubs are goals which students strive to reach with effort and determination. They serve as a means of recognizing students who fulfill requirements of leadership, citizenship and sportsmanship. Honor Society took part in National Education Week by helping lost parents find classrooms on Open House night. They also sponsored the annual Honors Day program. Electing queen candidates and sponsoring the Homecoming dance were major duties of Letterman ' s Club. Minor tasks included ushering at games and selling programs. Quill and Scroll planned the journalism banquet where new staffers were named and old ones honored. Anxious students sat nervously in their seats while the envelopes holding new positions were opened. I ' m a letterman! I finally made it! After all those hours of practice and keeping in shape. Maybe if I study harder I can qualify for National Honor Society. If I make that, I could even try for Quill and Scroll. There ' s no stopping me! Mr. White, faculty and student body or was the fellow students? Jumbled phrases fill John Cygan ' s head as he waits to speak for Jeri Sanders. -■MEMORIZING, | I WRITING O I RESULT uj I IN MARKS OF lu I DISTINCTION HONOR SOCIETY back row: Rick Lloyd, John Fitzgerald, Lonny Alger, Kathy Ballah, Kim Adams, Steve Sporinsky, Jance Slupski, Carol Johnson. Bob Wright, Dick Sohn, Dave Baran. third row: Terese Reitz, Ray Sanders, front row: Trish Kolarik, Greg Allman, secretary, Chris Patterson, treasur- ies Blythe, Dean Duncan, Dan Marren, Laurie Van Dyke, second row: er; Donna LaRue, vice pres.; Carolyn Tzitz, pres. Solemly holding the traditional candle which is part of the Quill and Scroll induction, new members listen as the club pledge is recited at the annual journalism banquet. §. B y 1 B i w Lf , _ QUILL AND SCROLL — back row: Trish Ko- larik, vice-president; Janice Slupski, presi- dent; Chris Patterson, secretary; Donna La- Rue, tieasurer. second row: Mary Popyk, Lin- da Rogowski, Carolyn Hoshaw, Sheila Cur- nutt. front row: Lee Ann Terpstra, Judy Hunt, Tyann Alger, Larry Briski. r mosaics, macrame, realism, romanticlanguagesformsof Lself-expresstoni Neanderthal, Cro-Magnon and Java man. Although these prehistoric men have been extinct for over 25,000 years, they were revived by art students as sculptured statues molded out of clay then fire baked at 1800° Objects lying around the house, otherwise thought of as useless, provided ideas and materials for projects. Picture postcards, albums and magazines supplied ideas as students searched for landscapes with intricate details. Mothers even found their good silverware used for fashionable spoon rings. 7-Up bottles and Skippy Playing in the mud isn ' t restricted to the younger set. Art students use clay as a medium to express their creativity. Those who think art is an easy class don ' t realize that one painting can take weeks. Tootsie David adds final touches to her portrait. Displays from the art classes helped liven the halls, transforming the showcase into a mini-museum of modern art for students. 32 Peanut Butter jars replaced traditional models as students experimented with three dimensional pop art. In English or history classes notes and tests are usually thrown away. In art, projects such as sand candles or ceramic vases were saved to decorate a bedroom or give as a present. Through slides and films, art appreciation students recognized the progression of art from the first cave man drawing to Picasso abstract paintings. Games such as Flute, a French version of bingo, helped students learn vocabulary in a new way instead of through worksheets. Escaping from the routine of reading texts or conjugating verbs, Spanish students found seeking a 3-day movie entitled A moment of Truth” cleared up questions about the heritage of the Spanish natives. Oops, too much red. Add a little bit more yellow. Seeking that specific shade of tangerine orange paint means careful mixing. Tapes help Spanish students gain an authentic foreign accent by imitating the natives. Mr. Ray Weaver, Spanish teacher, prepares a new dictation. 33 f ■ Biology student Pat Shaadt breaks away from routine classroom work to the greenhouse where she studies the growth pattern of plants. .A XT tL ' . ■ OOPS! I JUST SAT ON MY AMEOBA Worms, Formaldehyde, theorems, proofs, Avogadro ' s number, quadratic equations, Quantum mechanics. When would they ever stop? After weeks of endless drilling by science and math teachers, terms that once boggled students ' minds soon became everyday words. Squeamish biology students balked at investigating the Please turn to page 37 Years ago, a man would laugh at the idea of wearing anything except straight-leg pants and loafers. Today, however. Brad Belush is right in style with cuffed highwastes and clunky shoes from Minas ' . — Edward C. Minas, 460 State, Hammond, 923-1800. To buy or not to buy, that is the question Margie Canhatn faces as she looks over frozen foods at Plaza. — Plaza Food Mart, 511 45th, Criffith. 923-3045. A doubtful glance towards Brad Covert shows that his lab partner Sherry Fulkerson questions the outcome of their experiment with Electroplating Cells. Do we really get penicillin from this 1 questions junior Mark Spitz as he prepares a slide to inspect the compositions of bread mold for an upcoming biology lab. Carefully trying to focus her microscope on the blob under the lens, senior Kim Adams works to see the ameba in proper prospective during biology class. nA Al Accidents will happen! When they do, be sure you’re covered with insurance from the Hammond National Company. — Hammond National Company, 5248 Hohman Ave., Hammond, 931-4000. EQUATIONS, WORMS, NaCl INVESTIGATED interiors of an earth worm, but soon learned to distinguish a crop from a gizzard. Amateur Einsteins investigated curious concoctions in qualitative analysis. Math students who formerly had trouble multiplying and dividing, couldn ' t believe it when they mastered quadratic equations. Solving proofs was like unravelling a mystery as geometry students painstakingly worked out problems step-by-step. Parabolas, points and parallelograms provided challenges as students translated the language of math. 37 GETTING OUT: EIGHT WAYS TO LICK THE EIGHT-TO-THREE ROUTINE “Congress has power to pass uniform laws on the subject of ” ‘Yawn) “How many more seconds until 3 p.m.?” “ . . bankruptcies throughout the United States.” “I wish I were anywhere but here.” Bored with teachers’ lectures students’ thoughts like prisoners’ focused on one word: escape. Dropouts and Ditchers fled the standard “in by eight, but by three” school routine for a taste of freedom. However, via seven half-day programs, a senior could work within the system and still break away from high school. Signed release forms, guidance approval and parental consent mean reams of red tape but yielded a shortened schedule for 72 students. While their peers memorized the Pythagorean Theorem and dissected worms, students operated cranes or drew blueprints to learn a skilled trade. Financial setbacks transformed some into premature breadwinners to help support their families. Health problems kept others from a six-period day. Seniors who spent afternoons in psychology and English Comp, classes at Purdue Calumet Campus or I.U. Northwest received a head start on their college diploma while still working toward their 44 high school credits. Fulfilling the whim of earning wages while meeting graduation requirements, Distributive Education Club of America members gained on-the-job training. Proceeds from the club’s candy and hot dog sales provided funds for a spring employer-employee banquets. In DECA competition, students sold their abilities in window display, job interviews and debate instead of their boss’ products . “Congress also has the power to ... ” “Thank God. I leave for work next period.” DECA — back row: Kevin Fleck, Pat Colby, Rick Alexander, Mark Lang, Scott Pierce, Dave Davis, Joe Kras; sixth row: Bob Ortiz, Mariann Kelleman, Laura Bulla, Cinde Giffin, John Ra- mirez, Sandy Good, Cheri Wilson, Patti Smith, Rick Ward; filth row: Donna Carpenter, Ann Lesniak, Linda Norris, Sue Brownd, Mary Popyk, Diane Roberts, Rozalind Reeves, Kathe Howard; fourth row: Ann McCabe, Kim Shutts, Therese Ben- jamin, Tina Wilkey, Cindt Williams, Rose Ruesken, Karen Bozetarnik, Kathi Carlson; third row: Richard Gardow, Martin Combs, Robin Sexton, Vicky Shea, Debbie Parrish, Marlene Ippolito, Michalene McFarland, Mary Granter; second row: Jeri Donosky, Nancy Meny, Pam Griffith, Jim Long, Toni Nicol, Darlene Wease, Roger Seitzinger, front row: Nancy Eaton, Debi Walley, Patti Winters, Joni Scoville, Linda Graun, Lori Shepkowski, Sharon Stas, Annette Maglish. 38 While some seniors used weekday afternoons to work, others such as Fredna Holmgren got a head start on their college education. Punching time cards and carrying out groceries replace dissecting frogs and proving theorems as students chose to work half days instead of taking all six classes. $1 of regular please, ” becomes a familiar request to senior Jerry Tubbs as he works as a gas station attendant. FUN VS. FINANCES: WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE JOBS OVER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Ring! Once again the cash register snaps shut and Sue, awaiting the arrival of the next customer, slumps over the counter. Her feet and back ache from sitting in school all day and now standing on a cement floor. It’s a slow evening. Everyone is probably out having fun, after all it is Friday night. Sue can picture all her friends at a party while she sits in confinement. She could The road to success isn ' t an easy one, as Jeff Fetla finds you must start at the bottom scrubbing floors before becoming manager. In order to keep the high spirited kids occupied, reading fairy tales is just one of many duties for babysitter Chris Donovan. even be watching “My Fair Lady” at home on T.V. Sue asks herself if these few sacrificed hours are worth it. Thinking of her independence and extra spending money, she decides they definitely are worthwhile. Since Sue isn’t saving her money for college and doesn’t have a car to spend it on, she will be able to buy that white midi coat with rabbit trim she saw at Marshall Field’s for $86. More and more students, like Sue, turned to jobs as a way to pay for their expenses and establish independence. Although some still relied on regular allowances and jobs around the house, job seekers increased. Babysitting and paper routes top the list of jobs most students first obtained. “Reading bedtime stories and changing diapers helped me experience what it’s like to be a mother,” sophomore Maribeth Holom commented on her job as a babysitter. As students grew older, pumping gas at gas stations and becoming a waitress or saleslady took the place of previous jobs. Carry- outs at Thrif-T-Mart and Strack Van Til didn’t mind over 150 monotonous trips to cars when they think of buying that tape player for their car. Sue found herself buying many necessities without having to ask her parents for money. Although she wearily dons her coat and leaves for home after a hard night’s work, Sue smiles. She is thinking of buying that new coat. Neither rain nor sleet nor snow or gloom of night keeps carry- out john Young from trudging to his customer ' s automobile. Some students work just for spending money, but Linda Graun hopes to gain vital experience for future jobs. FINANCES: STUDENT WORKER, SPENDER, SAVER EXPERIENCE PINCH OF TIGHT MONEY MARKET In exchange for the pay check, the teller slid a crisp $50 bill across the bank counter and into an eager hand. Stuffed into a worn cowhide wallet, the bill represented 23 hours of lugging groceries at the local supermarket. Like vultures circling an intended victim, merchants would soon pounce on this fraction of the 43 billion-dollar youth market. A myriad of expenses plaguing its teenage spender would soon split every penny of the $50 into entertainment and essentials, wishes and wants. Abruptly, the hand dug into the wallet and the bill emerged to land in McDonald’s cash register. Big Mac — 65 cents Students who owned cars found keeping them in working order a major expense. Gas seemed to disappear at an amazing rate and repairs, new parts, or tune-ups were constantly using up money. Prom could sometimes cost one couple over two hundred dollars. Girls needed a gown, boutoniere, hairdo and shoes. Guys paid for flowers, pictures, tickets, a tux and dinner at a fancy restaurant. CHUCK GARD I11S. Broad St. Griffith 838-1020 A.P. BONAVENTURA, M.D. 2914 Highway Avenue Highland 838-9333 42 Fries — 24 cents Coke — 20 cents Good-bye, $50. Eating out sliced a sizeable chunk from a teen’s income as so-called fast-food chains upped their prices due to spiraling meat costs. When a student tasted home-cooked meals only once a week, each Tastee Freeze shake and Burger King Whopper nibbled away at a rapidly dwindling budget. School expenses also beckoned and the billfold became lighter as its owner somewhat reluctantly doled out $2 for a week of cafeteria lunches, $6.50 to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test, $12.98 for senior announcements. Club dues, college application costs, book bills and test fees proved that even education wasn’t entirely free. In the struggle to stretch a paycheck a thousand different ways, $50 for a class ring or a minimal 12 cents for an overdue library book annoyed a youthful employee who would rather use the money for less practical items. Again the hand pulled the wallet from the tom jeans pocket. This time it grudgingly offered $4 to a cashier at Cinema II. Dates were luxuries that whittled at a guy ' s funds. Whether a Saturday night basketball game and a coke afterwards or a high-priced evening at Prom and post-Prom, entertainment costs tapped a student’s pocket and left nothing tangible behind except enjoyment. Because he possessed a limited income, a young spender sometimes chose between wants and needs, deciding whether a Sherwood Club dance took priority over a necessary trip to the dentist or an old pair of shoes would last one more month so he could attend the musical “Grease” in Chicago. While the clerk at Just Jeans waited expectantly, $15 appeared from the billfold and paid for the please turn to page 44. GENIS REALTY CO. 402 N. Broad Griffith 838-9200 SLUMBER SHOP 2833 Jewett St. Highland 923-8484 No mutter what your same is. you ' ll find as Mike Hillman does that Blythe s. can supply all your sportiilfi equipment needs — Blythe’s Sport Shop. 145 Broad. Griffith, 838-2203. Gel on Hie boll el Blqthe JOHN BYRD’S GOLF RANGE U.S. 41 U.S. 30 Shereville 865-9812 TONY’S PIZZA 3032 45th Avenue Highland 923-5466 Jr si rikrv don ' t rrli on those old home s of vour gntiidmoFlit ' K ®o to Shakulas like Kasmark uhefr train tin pharmacists imaremedicunyu! Shakula Pharmac aruaty. FINANCES: STUDENTS FIGHT TO KEEP AHEAD pair of high-waisted baggies. Although a teen wore jeans with patches over patches, he still faced clothing expenses as he strived to assemble a wardrobe that was cheap yet still in vogue. Those with high earnings rushed out to buy the latest fads while others shopped for bargains to increase their dollar’s buying power. With only a few bills left in the wallet its owner still confronted car costs. Mounting gas prices made the phrase “fill ’er up” almost obsolete as a student bought one dollar’s worth of gas at a time. The expense of a new muffler or carburetor also dealt blows to extra pocket money. To pay for the latest Elton John album, the hand rummaged through the wallet’s dollar compartment. It was empty. “Where did the money go?” the teen wondered. 44 In days of higher prices and more expense, Sophomore Class members face the decision of buying class rings. As prices sky-rocket, the search for money for their purchase, sometimes fails. Stereo components of a student ’s dream can cost four-weeks pay while other expenses of gas, clothes and dates still nag him and empty his wallet. Examining a shirt for quality, senior Kim Anderson looks at the store ' s selection before she makes her purchase. After a movie or a date students often patronize local drive-ins because of prices that are more in the range of their budgets. MEDICAL BUILDING 1212 N. Broad Griffith 838-7542 R.A. Lundenburg, M.D. E. Carpenter R.N. J. Lohse, Recp. 45 LEDGERS: THE ERA OF THE HASSLE COMES TO GRIFFITH HIGH Monkey see, monkey do. Where one goes others follow. Although the Ledgers started as just a few guys sitting on the window ledge before school and after lunch, it became an organization complete with sponsor, uniforms and spirit. Cries of “fruiter, fruiter” filled the gym as Ledgers formed a male cheering section at basketball games. Kazoos, hard hats and decaled sweatshirts distinguished them from other Panther fans. Radio Free Hassle, an underground newspaper put out by the Ledgers, gave students a source of humor and entertainment. The uniqueness of the Ledgers resulted in added school spirit as girls as well as boys got in the act. Equipped with kazoos and hard hats. Ledgers form a male cheering section at Basketball games. Manuvering his rook in an attempt to capture the opponent ' s king in checkmate, lack Thomas contemplates his next move. CLUBS PROVIDE INTEREST, EXPANSION Want to be a doctor? Interested in helping others? Is Bobby Fischer your chess idol? Do antiques turn you on? While the main purpose of a school is to provide an education, extra-curricular activities are needed to complement the learning process. Interest clubs furnished students with an opportunity to investigate subjects not covered in the classroom. Medical Careers Club hosted Careers Day with the Guidance Department. Radio announcers, X-ray technicians and conservationists supplied students with information for future jobs. Members also performed a puppet show for the handicapped at Beiriger School and sold taffy apples at football games to raise money for scholarships. Collecting canned goods for needy families and planning a Christmas party at the Carmelite Home for Girls comprised Y-Teens activities. Teachers arriving at school on the last day before Christmas vacation found corsages, coffee and desserts furnished by Y-Teens awaiting them in the lounge. 46 CHESS CLUB — back row: Mark Lasher, Greg Allman, Fred Metcalf, Mark Edwards, John Leffel. third row: Phil Haight, Dave Wilcox, Bill Slankard, Dave Pavuk. second row: Jack Thomas, Steve Sporinsky, John Young, Rick Yardon. front row: James Leffel, Marty Combs, Ray Sanders, David LaRue. MEDICAL CAREERS — back row; Pier, Slusher, Mark Edwards, Deb Slaney, Renee Schaumburg, Rich Szafacz, Deb Gilland, Grace Nance, Jane Richwalski; fourth row; Bonnie Butler, Brenda Koselke, Ardith Szafasz, Mark Schaadt, Deb Ka- lemba, Lori Malone, Sheila McGhee; third row: Julie Sanders, Laura Piehl, Deb Rahmstorf, Valer- ie Hall, Nancy Broetjes, Kathy Hall, Judy Knoble, Ruth Black; second row: Karen Swets, Sue Gall, Sharon Whitehead, Kathy Ballah, Barb Rigot, Karen Sunny, Stephanie Trinks, Pam Fatter; front row: Mrs. Mary Earp, sponsor; Deb Cuppett, Mary Popyk, president; Sue Thomas, Secretary; Steve SporinsKy, treasurer; Dave Richard, Rob Shinabarger. Y-TEENS — back row: Lori Maloone, Beth Reiss, Laura Piehl, Laura Neil, Deb Slaney, Pat Textor, Karen Burriss. fourth row: Sue Gall, Barb Dudek, Deb Rahmstorf, Jill Rieder, Trish Botkin, Becky Brasel, Brenda Koselke. third row: Peg Sipos, Sue Catcher, Kathy Ballah, Pam Kubacki, Bonnie But- ler, Karen Kapitan, Pam Haight, second row: Pam Griffith, Toni Nicol, Sue Thomas, Peir Slusher, Cindy Valentine, Tina Short, Mary Sufak. front row: Pat Jarrard, Judy Barenie, treasurer; Laurie Hopp, secretary; Nancy Engle, vice president; Sanay Slankard, president; Mrs. Lamfulusi, spon- ser; Mrs. Karlowicz, sponsor. 47 Chemical problems got you burning the midnight bunsen? If you re no Einstein, call the skilled workers at American Chemical Co. to help you balance your equations. — American Chemical Company, Colfax Ave., Griffith, 838-4370. THE CRISIS: STUDENTS BUNDLE UP FOR CLASS; FAMILY CAR STAYS HOME Simon said dial down to 68 degrees. Simon said to slow down to 55 m.p.h. Simon said to limit gasoline purchases to 10 gallons. Even with Johnny Cash and his words of wisdom to ease the message, teachers and students alike soon tired of the game as William Simon, Federal Energy Administrator, placed the skids on the United States’ fuel consumption. Students who celebrated when open lunch was finally legalized, found the trip to McDonalds expensive as gas prices soared to near 50 cents a gallon by mid- January. With the printing of gas- rationing coupons and further cutbacks on fuel allocations, some students became aware that the country really was in trouble. No longer did students have to endure parents’ cries of, “You don’t know what it’s like to have to do without, as we did in the Depression.” Contrasting those who became concerned, skeptical students put as much stock in the energy crisis as they did in Santa Claus. Some thought it was just a plot to take the public’s mind off of Watergate while others reasoned it was the oil companies’ way of hiking profits. Real or imagined, the crisis affected students in many ways. Students who were normally fashion-conscious disregarded their attire’s appearance for warmth. Coats proliferated in class as the thermostat dipped. After school and on weekends, students felt the gas pinch when they settled for old John Wayne flicks on TV in lieu of taking to the road in the family gas guzzler. 49 WORKSHOPPERS SURVIVE DESPITE LACK OF GRUB, CLOTHES FROM HOME PANTHERETTE CAMP — back row: Kathy Hansen, Cheri BOY ' S AND GIRL ' S STATE — Holme, Carolyn Tzitz, June Aldrin. front row: Nancy Frail- Carol Johnson, Pat Malone, ey, Terry Patton, Carol Ciorinau. Bonnie Butler, Dean Duncan. 50 Blisters, sweat, aching muslces. Lost room keys, dirty underwear, long lectures. How could anyone survive life at a summer workshop? Like soliders leaving for the front, students bade goodbyes to parents and readied for the harrowing Sloeples nights, a common ol summer camp, have little effect on Cimly lansen at she executes sideline cheers experience of living away from home for the first time since Brownie camp. Fears of not being able to make friends were soon disspelled and after two weeks, workshoppers cried at the thought of breaking the ties that had formed. Girls adjusted to watching a roommate dry a short shag in 10 minutes while they labored two hours over waist-length hair. Guys coped with the roommate who didn ' t change his socks for two weeks. Close association triumphed as Calumet Regionites noticed southern ya ' lls slipping into northern dialect and Rebel speech took on an occassional Yankee twang. Besides adjusting to varied people, instituters found an opportunity for growing. Pantherettes practiced dance and pom pon routines and prepared skits for evening rallies. Girls ' and Boys ' Staters assisted in organizing committees and conventions. Varsity cheerleaders tested lungs, tumbling talents and abilities to make a crowd react. Faced with the challenge of writing the workshop newspaper, journalists discussed new approaches to producing publications. Awards added a tangible conclusion to the institutes as cheerleaders earned three commendations and journalists merited six. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS — back row: Cindy Jansen, Kim Adams, Karen Konopasek. front row: Chris Barta, Chris Patterson. JOURNALISM STAFFERS WHO ATTENDED INSTITUTE — back row: Harolene Willerman, Mary Sufak, Trish Kolarik, Linda Rogowski, Janice Slupski. front row: Judy Hunt, Tyann Alger, Chris Patterson, Carolyn Hoshaw, Jill Reider. 51 Through independent research in physical As part ot ,heir En S lish project, education, John Cygan teaches a junior Victor Schmell and Bob Erickson high student the basics of the crawl research the origin of basketball. r— s stacks of ungraded papers, 30 pairs of ey es confront CADET TEACHING Childhood games of playing school or being a teacher became reality for students who took part in cadet teaching. During a six-week orientation session, eight students learned to make up tests, design bulletin boards and speak in front of a group. After spending two hours a day answering a myriad of questions, wiping running noses or grading workbooks, cadet teachers resumed their normal places as students, perhaps more sympathetic toward their own teacher. Bake sales and movies provided money for scholarships awarded by Future Teachers of America to two senior members. In addition to assisting teachers in grading assignments and tests, FTA ' ers organized parties for elementary students and invited speakers to explain the various facets of education. Individual projects gave Independent Research students a chance to gain responsibility and extra credits without taking a formal class. Hours which were normally spent listening to a teacher ' s lecture were redirected into teaching younger children to swim or producing a play within nine weeks. After building sets for Mousetrap and ' ‘Guys and Dolls, IR students traveled to different schools to see their productions. 53 TYPEWRITERS, COMPUTATIONS BEWLDER NOVICE BUSINESS STUDENTS While most students dreamed of boyfriends or new cars, business students Had visions of buzzing adding machines and dancing shorthand symbols. After weeks of repeated drills, the sounds of clicking typewriters haunted students even after they left the room. Jumping keys and floating computer cards interrupted pleasant thoughts of parties and dancing. After continuous practice, students soon began to feel at east behind their typewriters. Errors started to decrease as speed increased. Personal and business letters, memos and manuscripts soon became routine for typists. A new shorthand lab took the place of a teacher in dictation practice. Consisting of taped dictations which could be played at four different speeds, the lab made it possible for individuals to take shorthand at their own rate and progress on their own. Students assumed the role of secretaries in clerical procedures, as they became familiar with filing, personal financing and use of different office machines. Bookkeeping students found endless numbers and symbols swimming before their eyes as they balanced accounts. As students got the knack of calculating numbers, maintaining payroll ledgers proved less difficult. Others in Data Processing discovered that programming a computer wasn ' t as easy as it looked. Ilcndar, efficient co-ordination ' ftLQk en eg won a Aill test. imble fing i ' i hamper “.n With eyes glued on copy, junior Barb Vargc keeps speed and accuracy in mind as she prepares lor a flawless timed writing. % 5 k r jj Due to misplaced folders, filing in alphabetical order proved futile for some business students. 55 PREP, FOODS PATTERN ADULT LIFE Hi Honey. I ' m home. Is dinner ready yet. I ' m starved. Hello, Dear. No, I thought maybe we could go out to eat tonight. How about it? We went out last night. I know, but I didn ' t feel like cooking tonight. You never feel like cooking. Do you think I ' m made of money? You know I have to work hard for it and you use it to feed your face. A clip from a movie? No, an argument in preparation for adult living class. In order to prepare for later lives, students paired off and practiced the art of discussion, argument, and devising a budget. Advancing to the stage of adulthood for sixty minutes a day, students learned to entertain guests and play the role of parent. Press open seam, clip curves along neck facing and inner collar. These and a myriad of other instructions presented problems for many experienced sewers. Closets filled with newly sewn skirts, pants and jackets as girls built up their wardrobes in clothing classes. Students in foods classes coupled together in kitchens to bake a cake, prepare well-balanced nutritional meals, and learn proper table manners. Hi honey. Is dinner ready? Hello dear. Are you hungry? I made your favorite — crepe suzette. All arguements require a certain amount of self-control. Bob Maglish practices this during a demonstration in Prep class. Keeping pace with changing fashions, Cindy Measker discovers sewing as one way of keeping an up-to-date wardrobe. A perfect pizza star ' s with the dough. Amateur cook, Kathy Ward tries to make a pizza that any Italian would be proud of. Little girls always say I want to be just like Mom . Foods class prepare seniors Debbie Rowe and Lynn Lukmann for making meals on their own a I PUTT PUTT M ■■ ■ • ■ ' ■ m| MUSIC OF m I SHOP ROOMS DETERMINES m| WORKING PACE Buzzzzzzzzzz. Clank. Tap. Ouch! Thud. Grind. Brrrrrrrr. Putt, Putt, Clunk. Bang. Thump. Bash. Noises that may sound like clatter to the average student didn ' t seem out of place in shop classes. Visitors wondered how anything could get done in the constant din but shop students accepted the noise as There ' s more to a car than what ' s seen from the top. Frank Bokodi takes advantage of some extra time in shop class to make some bottom-side adjustments. Discovering that four hands are better than two, Rueben Rocha and Dave Price pool their talents to install hinges on their project. part of the atmosphere. One area that was quiet, drafting, provided the only respite from the noise as students labored over drawings, attempting blueprints for homes or offices or just copying a pattern to scale. Keep your grubby fingers off my drawings became almost a rallying cry as students strived for a neat plate while maintaining accuracy. Amateur mechanics learned the workings of automobiles firsthand as they gained practical experience by rebuilding motors and disassembling and reassembling parts of cars. Wood shoppers studied the basics of the various tools including the lathe and the sander before starting on a jewelry box or a clock cabinet. When finished, the project offered students a useful end- product instead of just a grade. To the uninitiated, it appeared to be almost magic when students transformed a hunk of metal into a screw driver in m achine shop. For those students not planning for college, shop offered an alternative by teaching them a skill they could use in the post-graduation job hunt. Cleanliness is important to the operation of many things, jay Thomas choses steam to clean his engine for proper use. In addition to a grade, wood shop offers students tangible, useful rewards. Dennis Schwader puts the finishing touches on his project. Line thickness, neatness, precision and positioning. Allen Sunny keeps all of these factors in mind while doing a drawing for drafting class. 59 EVANS OIL VFW POST 9982 201 Main Street Griffith 838-0100 301 Broad Street Griffith 838-9738 Physical Education — This class meant 10 different things to 10 people. To some it was a chance to ace a tumbling routine for successfully doing the stunts with poise and grace. To others it meant flunking the same routine for falling flat on their faces off the beam. As some students were swimming 10 lengths of the pool, others were drowning. Scoring 25 points in a basketball game wasn ' t unusual for some, but others couldn ' t figure out whether they were playing basketball or volleyball. How many parts of the eye, ear and brain do you know? Health taught students the difference between an With smashed toes, tousled hair and aching muscles, sophomores Dianne Stewart and Cindy Ross try to master the polka. Being handicapped is no fun, but health classes come in handy when small emergencies befall, junior foda Ringer aids in assisting sophomore Esther Pena. eardrum and a cerebrum, while also offering them an opportunity to play Florence Nightengale when bandaging a fellow student. “First tie a rag above the wounded area. Slice the area with a sterile knife in a criss-cross manner. Put your mouth over the cut and extract as much of the poison as possible without swallowing any yourself. Through practice drills, students learned the correct procedure for treating snake bites. While health class taught the functions of organs in the body, P.E. taught, through experience, a student how to keep those organs physically fit. CLUTZES COMBINE WITH COORDINATED TO GAIN P.E. SKILLS Keep it clean with John’s Clark DR. PURCELL This is the way to wash your car at John’s Clark Service Station. With community needs in mind. John’s Clark provides low priced gas, repair service, and facilities for club car washes. — John’s Clark Service Station. 305 Ridge Rd., , Griffith, 844-5458. 109 Lake Street Griffith 838-9000 61 HANG-UPS: ”1 DON’T KNOW WHERE SHE GETS THE GRASS BUT I CAN’T WAIT TO BE A PART OF THAT GROUP” to make us admit we were smoking anyway. Most of the time kids who are sent to the office don’t get any hassle except from the teacher who brought them in. I imagine it’s too much trouble for them to bother with every kid in the school who gets caught smoking, so they seldom bother at all. I don’t know yet where Sue gets the grass, but she said she’d take me with her tomorrow. I can’t wait to be a part of that group! Tuesday, September 18 I couldn’t get out of the house tonight. I just talked to Sue on the phone and she said not to worry about it, because I can go next time. I think she gets her supply from someone at the park. The group is always there with a bunch of kids from out-of-town. From what I hear, there’s a lot of drugs floating around there. Sue has been hanging around the park more and more lately. I wonder if she has tried anything harder than weed. Well, I’m meeting her before lunch tomorrow, because she said she bought the grass for us. Sue says marijuana is sold by nickel bags, costing $5; dime bags, selling for $10; and lids, which run around $20. A lid is one ounce, usually wrapped in a plastic baggie. Since nickel bags are not as popular as they used to be, she said she’d buy a dime bag and we could split it. I couldn’t afford anything more anyway. I have to borrow five bucks from a friend as it is. There are so many names to learn for every kind of drug, and they’re always changing. I heard they change them all the time so the cops won’t catch on. Wednesday, September 19 Sitting informally amidst a relaxing atmosphere became a popular pastime. Beer and manjuanti are used as media some can relate to. 62 Sue never did get the stuff to me today. She got busted. It was just like something on TV. The cop was there and everything. Man, was I scared. They caught her with the grass right before she was about to give it to me. I heard that one of her “friends” gave a tip to the cops that she had marijuana on her, because of some fight Sue had with her. The cop said something about taking her down to the station, but I didn’t catch all of it. I’ll have to talk to her at school. Thursday, September 20 I got the whole story from Sue today. Man, she is really down. The cops took her fingerprints and picture just like a real criminal. Then her parents had to come and get her, which is a bummer in itself. Tonight Sue is supposed to have some sort of hearing with a juvenile officer to decide whether or not to transfer the case to a juvenile court. If the juvenile court thinks it’s necessary, then the cop who arrested her signs a document bringing formal charges against her. Otherwise, there still is a record, but she won’t be sent to any detention or girl’s homes. The cop told her, “Everyday, businesses and industries are writing for records of people who use drugs. We send in the names and they keep them in their reference files. It’s hard to get a decent job with a record of drug use. A survey taken in 1972 showed that approximately 40-45% of the students in the junior-senior high have tried some kind of dangerous drug at least once. Marijuana is labeled as a dangerous narcotic because of the lack of proof in its regards to the effect on the body,” But he also said there is not as much concern about marijuana arrests as there was five or ten years ago. The juvenile courts treat marijuana cases similar to alcohol arrests. I know kids at school who drink an awful lot on weekend nights. There is always a party somewhere. It seems like kid’s parents are away from home all the time. A lot of my friends can get booze from their homes whenever they like. It might be nice for them, but I wouldn’t want my parents gone most of the time. I’m not going to say anything though, the kids in the group might kick me out. Sue sure went through a lot today. She says she’s sick to death of “You’ll be sorry” speeches and “It’s bad for your health.” But she is beginning to sound like she’s sorry. I think there is more to the whole drug problem then any of us ever realize. Students seeking an escape from reality Lonely roads and secluded or feeling the urge to be ’high, ' pop alleys served as retreats pills, sniff or inject powder and for students seeking smoke weed to find euphoria. a place to drink. 63 Aside from performing at concerts and clubs, Madrigals found time to sing at civic organizations, other high schools and elementary schools. MADRIGALS — back row: John Nelson, Scott Greer, Randy Magiera, Nelson Metcaff, Tom Trinosky. front row: Carolyn Tzitz, Jill Rei- der. Sherry Fitz, Theresa Rietz, Pat Garracf. A hush falls over the audience. Lights dim and the curtain opens. A spotlight zeros in on solemn, robed figures. With the lowering of the director ' s baton, the song begins. But instead of harmony, chaos reigns — 62 voices are all off key. Practicing scales, breathing exercises and note passages for more than 50 hours in two months eliminated this hypothetical situation. Madrigals, Concert Choir and Girls ' Glee performed at fall and spring concerts. Winter months were highlighted by a Thanksgiving program. At the Northern Indiana School Band and Vocal Contest in January, a barber shop quartet, two mixed ensembles and one girls ' ensemble performed. please turn to Page 67 GIRL ' S GLEE — back row: Celeste Rutherford, Debbie Sharp, Karen Imre, Robin Burhris, Karen Balding, Jackie Kozlica, Nena Huizenga, Susane Thomas, Judy Knobel, Judy Marshall; fifth row: Kathy Doppler, Karen Smith, Sheryl Smiedzinski, Julie Freeman, Laurie Wilcynski, Kathy Schmidt, Karyn Kroslack, Loretta Hurst; fourth row: Michelle Roberts, Michelle Deia, Pam Tapely, Lin- da Humble, Jan Brown, Connie Gardenhire, Beth Reiss, Nancy Newell; third row: Toni Nicol, Barb Carder, Ro- se Ruesken, Belia Klemis, Cindy Williams, Karen Boze- tarnik, Donna Carpenter, Valerie Mauger; second row: Tina Short, Sara Jergens, Jackie Duney, Audrey Huizen- ga, llene Todd, Sue Bernotus, Vickie Branson, Mr. Greg Spaulding, director; front row: Karen Garmon, Jackie Osborn, Mary Martinez, Patty Hall, Kathy Keelen, Joan Martin. Tired of those old fashioned garments you’ve worn year after year? Step in style like Andy Hack with Casual clothes from Connies. — Connie Casuals, 8907 45th Griffith, 923-5711. choir members conduct contests, Appearance plays a pari of any performance, just as talent. After rehearsing, Pam Krum finds a broken zipper a hinderance in lieu of the usual forgotten word or sore throat. After some sound advice from a helpful clerk, Karen Thiel puts all her pennies into The First Bank of Whiting. — The First Bank of Whiting, 915 West 45th Avenue, Highland. 923-3400. KEEN CAST COMPANY East Main Griffith 838-1920 L. E. Keen, Jr. D. E. Beiriger R. D. Lewis L. E. Keen, III T. N. Keen President Vice President, Sales Vice President, Finance Vice President, Manufacturing Vice President, Purchasing 66 CONCERT CHOIR — back row: Trish Botkin, Donna Burbin, Mike Baker, Steve Hoshaw, Ken Callendar, John Farley, Tom Kasper, Brian Tureblood, Brad Augustine, Fran Lanigan, sixth row: Beth Newland, Debbie Kroslack, Kim Omen, Tammy Muller; fifth row: Barb Connors, Robin Kleinfeldt, Pam Bauser, Dave Young, Bob Ortiz, Bob Sorewiec, Mark Gregory, Dave Maglish, Kathy Hardin; fourth row: Pam Krum, Pier Slusher, Cherri Holme, Ed Magiera, Jim Banilla, Dan Douthit, Chuck Cole, Jim Long, Diane Cernia, Chris Barta; third row: Gina Carroll, Nancy Frailey,Tom Darnell, Pat Hunt, Kevin Cottington, Frand Foust, Roddy Howard, Judy Hooks, Nada Jan- drich; second row: Sharon Zenak, Lor- ene Murray, Kathy Hansen, Chelsa, Nowak, Wendy Haley, Kathy Hall, Jane Campbell, Terri Deckard, Mr. Greg Spaulding, director; front row: Cindy Valentine, Sherry Kelly, Mary Bartolini, Barb Sanders, Cindy Dolan, Gheryl Lavi- olette, Ester Pena, Chris Donovan, Deb- bie Riggs. ‘Sing, sing a song. ’ Verses vex VOCALISTS In addition to performing at concerts, the 12 members of Madrigals sang for Civic, church organizations and women ' s clubs. The accompanist plays the final chord. Singers ' mouth close with relief as the song comes to an end. House lights go up and the audience applauds. On the count of three choir members bow in unison. The next day in class the director complements them for a fine performance and takes out the music for the next concert. Practice starts all over again. - HIGHWAY MOTORS INC. i uiit ' uiiiiuniiinnni Whether you have a 1921 Model T or a 1974 Ford go to Highway Motors Where they buy and sell new and used cars. — Highway Motors, 8344 Kennedy, Highland, 923-5050. Black dots on a sheet of paper are transformed into music as Pier Slusher, Robin Kleinfeldt and Sherry Kelly join their voic es in Concert Choir. After hours of repeatedly practicing the same song, coronet players achieve the precise notes and pitch factors necessary to perform at band concerts. Band members, Renee Schaumburg and Belinda Carlson share music while playing during a basketball game. Nancy Engle, twirler; Pat Shaadt, twirler; Terry Wilson, twirler; Valerie Hall, twirler; Steve Trinks, assistant major; Dan Stanish, major. BAND — back row: Doug Ford, Dave Mad- dox, Jim Smith, Perry Key, Kent Maymard, Jeff Hunt, Ed Eanes, Jerry Tu6bs, Terry Laudenber, Dan Stanish, Jack Thomas, Mike Trinks, Rob Shinabarger, Jody Mattingly, Mr. Noel Cross, director, Mr. Robert Sohn, director, fifth row: John Miles, Guy Toczek, Steve Bandura, Deb- bie Gilland, Roger Walters, Bob Welch, Deb- bie Glass, Richard Laudeman, Dick Sohn, Curt Hunt, Jeff Ward, Scott Thompson, Bill Cook, John Barenie, Greg Weyhe, John Galambos, Vince Burrios, Kevin Allton, Bill Potts, Mark Shaadt, Ed Wilcynski, Steve Trinks, Jeff Chap- pell, John Fitzgerald, Ray Sanders, fourth row: Brenna Brown, Missy Summers, Sheila King, Gerri Gragido, Kathy Holevinsky, Sue Galam- bos, Roger Seitzinger, Joni Shinabarger, Nancy Engle, John Finney, William Slankard, 68 1 - [CONCERT BAND M g I MEMBERS I POSITIONS “Duel at Diablo. Gunfight at O-K Corral. Showdown at Abilene. Duel in the Band Room. All of these depict a conflict of some kind and all except one end in death. The last, Duel in the Band Room ends not in death but two different bands, the symphonic and the concert. With membership exceeding 125, the band split into the two sections. Three days of tryouts were held to determine which section a person was to be in. Members who played the same instruments dueled one another for the top positions and played in the symphonic band. Other members made up the concert section. Days of practice paid off for concert band members who challenged their superiors in the higher band. The two groups marched together as a unit but gave separate concert shows. In an effort to distinguish between the two bands, symphonic members wore gold sashes and bows while concert band members changed to black sashes and bows. There never were any deaths but the duel continued for the top band. Judy Barenie, Janet Paluch, Debbie Rahms- torf, Rick Lloyd, Cindy Booker, Roger Ford, Dave Price, James Leffel, Kathy Campbell, Kent Bobas, Jeff Evans, Caspher Hernandez, Larry Littrrell, Gary Hinton, Dave Bokodi, Steve Baroevich, Maty Miller, Mark Lasher. third row: Valerie Hall, John Leffel, Mariann Kelemen, John Nelson, Kathy Peters, Karen Sunny, Lauralyn Leyetem, Barb Rigot, Barb Raschke, Grance Nance, Sue Musial, Brenda Koselke, Ruth Ann Black, Ted Jarmakowicz, Dave Hunter, Cathy Key, Lynn Paluch, Debbie Graun, Kathy Brandley, Pat Shaadt, Jackie Allsbury, Terri Wilson, Tina Land, second row: Pam Fatter, Donna Kregel, Don Lewis, Lorraine Brown, Debbie Cuppett, Nelson Metcalf, Sue Curry, Laura Bolla, Judy Fortner, Sharon Whitehead, Missy Glover, Lu Loomis, Trudy Smith, Belinda Carlson, Doris Zablo, Mary Hart, Mary Popyk, Lynn Mote, front row: Mike Yadron, Sheila Glover, Bob Kurze- ja, Steve Sporinsky, Dawn Malick, John Fitz- gerald, Renee Schaumburg, Stephanie Trinks, Sue Thomas, Rita Hoogewerf, Laura Peihl, Carol Cioroianu. 69 INSIDE OUTSIDE LACK OF DEPTH ACCOUNTS FOR 3-7 SEASON Okay, you guys, third and seven. This is a big down, the quarterback barks in the huddle before calling the play. The team breaks for the scrimmage line, determined to get the yardage after its two previous failures. Hovering over the center, the quarterback calls the signals. Down. Set. Hut One, hut two, hike. With the snap of the ball every player goes into motion. While the receivers and backs run their patterns, the front line blocks out the rushing defense. One person misses a tackle and another fumbles the ball. The play fails. Fourth down — time to punt, but the offense will be back again. Despite the dimness of a 3-7 record, 1-6 in conference, good enough for only a cellar tie, the team was only outscored 192-187. Head Coach Jim Bartlett ' s solution to the losing record is, More depth. It hurts us every year, especially in the front line. Most of those guys usually have to please turn to page 73 Once the offensive linemen spring him into the open, Homer Gatlin combines a head and hip fake with an attempted straight-arm to pick up extra yardage in the open field. Wind sprints, push ups and cries of You can ' t block, are forgotten on game night as Coach Larry Parker offers advice and encouragement for the next play. Displaying the type of heads-up defense that earned him All- Conference honors, Dave Baran pounces on a fumble to halt a Highland drive. The Trojans triumphed, however, 12-7. 1973 Varsity Football GHS OPP. Gary Emerson 0 8 So. Bend Clay 20 0 Crown Point 20 22 Highland 7 12 River Forest 48 8 Merrillville 7. 38 Calumet 14 20 Lake Central 12 23 Lowell 35 21 Munster 24 40 Gary National Skirting theieft end, junior varsity quarterback Tom Hansen picks up a ' first down to sustain a drive arch-rival Highland. WHEF WE CAF|E ABOUT yOU th 72 Get ready! Get set! Go! With shopping carts in hand Debbie Sharp and Sara Jergens get ready to race down the isles atEmsings for super buys at small prices. — Emsings Super Market, 180 N. Griffith Blvd. 838-0178 1974 VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM — back row: Darrell LaBarge, Scott Thompson, Ted Jarmakow- icz, Jeff Ciesco, Brad Covert, Mike Petroski, Mark Spitz, Art Longoria, Tom Hansen, Jeff Gilmore, manager, Gary Hinton, fourth row: Dale Miller, Mark Clark, Larry Miller, Chuck Guerrero, Jim Pondo, Scott Hood, Doug Ford, Steve Hoshaw, Ken Kraus, John Krupinski, Woody Pinkston, Mark Eminhizer. third row: George Hess, Dave Wright, Henry Schmell, Al Ortiz, Steve McNeill, Bob McElfresn, Brad Walker, Kent Maynard, Ron Shelton, Jim Long, second row: Brian Trueblood, George Konoposek, Roger Ford, Jeff Glass, Les Blythe, Ken Callendar, Mike Anglin, Bob Wag- man, Dave Wilcox, manager; Fred Metcalf, front row: Ken Kus, John Galambos, Steve Freeman, Ken Buzea, Curt Hunt, Dean Duncan, Gene Fountain, Dave Baron. BARAN, GALAMBOS TABBED ALL -CONFERENCE play both offense and defense. What gives a person the drive to play on a losing team? Since I was a senior I felt I had to stay. I wanted to play football, Bob Wagman commented. Pride, was junior Jeff Ciesco ' s motivation. If everybody gave up, we wouldn ' t have a team at all. I think they ' re very deserving, Coach Bartlett said of All- Conference seniors Dave Baran and John Galambos. What ' s nice about it is that other players and coaches had enough respect for the two to put them on the team. Baran was please turn to page 75 BffOtf AfTEF If your hair lias a bad case of the drabs or those frizz blues, go u here Gina Carroll does. Hair Fashions by Charles. Expert beauty operators will give soil hair the professional care it needs. — Hair Fashions by Charles, 124 N. Griffith Blvd., Griffith. 923-6677. Touchdown I Dave Wilcox finds enthusiasm is contagious as he mimics the referee ' s signal for six points during the 48-8 win over River Forest. Like all athletic endeavors, a successful running attack hinges on teamwork. As Jeff Ciesco bursts into the Highland secondary, Lester Blythe moves up to throw a block. Say CheesebvrgerJ fease During their lunch break. Jan Davis and Dave Price always stop to get sizzling hot cheeseburgers and ice cold cokes at McDonalds, their kind of place. — McDonalds, 3927 Ridge Road, Highland, 923-2960. 74 JV GOES 3 - 3 - 2 ; BARAN, BLYTHE VOTED MVP also given an honorable mention to the All State team. The last person to receive an All State rating was Bill Fritz in 1968. Earning the respect of their fellow players, Baran and senior Lester Blythe, high scorer with 30 points, were selected to share the Most Valuable Player award. Under the direction of Coach Larry Parker, Junior Varsity compiled an overall record of 3-3-2 and 2-3-2 in conference. Griffith ' s ball, first down and ten on its own 20-yard line, the loudspeaker announced. The offensive unit moves back onto the field, determined to get the first down after its last failure. T.A. ROKITA DDS 9727 Fran-Line Munster 838-7726 CURLE SHOPPE 3909 45th Ave. Highland 923-6450 75 EARN WHILE YOU LEARN 32 £ a month plus room and board is pretty good money for a trainee. Especially when you realize that a raise can be expected within a few weeks. And while you ' re earning that salary, you ' ll be learning an Air Force skill. The kind that can keep on working for you in or out of service. ■for more information please, coll 885-6515 $ - , ; J ' • M Squeezing in one final practice lap before the meet, Cary Korzeniewski and Roger Rhymer explore the lay of the course. V over the river and through the woods , harriers run ACROSS COUNTRY Run, run, run, as fast as you can. You can ' t catch me; I ' m a cross country man. In order to prepare for a contest, training is a necessity. Summer running became routine as well as through the September- October season. Summer morning sleep was sacrificed to get up and run 4-6 miles. Rides around the town are also passed up four nights a week for a practice session. Rising before sunrise on school mornings, the team sets out for a 5-mile run before checking into school. After putting in their seven hours of lessons, it ' s back to the track for another 10 miles. Practice paid off for the team as they gained a season, record of 13-3. Senior Gary Korzeniewski was Most Valuable Player while senior Jon Hendrickson was named Most Improved. Position and pacing. Senior Ian Helfen keeps both in mind as he moves up to overtake his opponent. With a lack of a superstar, teamwork accounted for a 13-3 season for the 1973 VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY TEAM — back row; Coach John Collet, Luke Lovich, Bob Rucoba, Kurt Selander, Ed Kegebein, Mark Grego- ry. front row: Jan Helfen, Gary Korzeniewski, Roger Rhymer, Jon Hendrickson, Rick Konoposek, Rick Lloyd. 1973 VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY Chesterton W Valparaiso W Portage L Bishop Noll W Munster w-w-w Crown Point L Merrillville w Lowell w-w Highland L Gary Roosevelt W LaPorte w Highland Inv. ' t 2nd New Prairie Inv ' t. 3rd Hobart Inv ' t. 5th E. Gary Inv ' t. 1st Patriot Inv ' t. 3rd Conference 3rd Sectionals 4th Regionals 5th 77 g: I FINISHES SECO ND O IlNSTANDINGS ; |Iriggs-king 1 1 MATCH SPURS ■interest An estimated 30, 472 people crammed into Houston ' s Astrodome to watch 29-year-old Billie Jean King defeat 55-year-old Bobbie Riggs for over $100,00 in what was billed as the biggest tennis match of all time. With the publicity and popularity of the Riggs-King match, more eyes have opened to just how much skill and effort is required to become a proficient tennis player. Twenty hours of practice a week resulted in a 6-5 overall record and a second place Conference finish for the netters. Holding the number one singles position, John Feeney completed his final season with a 7-8 slate. But second singles Please turn to page 80. Kroin jiillr urtifrytn-.. |Yti t ;� s t foil if a car is looking, but not il ease to bll if a car is tint u ell built Kord dealers examine tbeir FaTsTj the better I ' v ni (Jioimli vour car i� in urcnt condition. vnnr tires can no Hal anvtiilic lien I his liappcn . let Mart (invert, attendant al (invert and Hridurnoiti put milc-s IicIavccii yi u and vnur Irnnlile — (invert and Kridj ' roont . 4(4 Broad, (irillitli. !)2:i-4:i:l2. 1973 Varsity Tennis OPP. GHS LaPorte L Munster L Highland W Gary Andrean L Merrillville W Hammond Clark W Portage L Lake Central W Crown Point w Concord L Hammond Morton W Sectionals 2nd 213 Main Street Griffith 838-1914 Combining individual skill and teamwork, the doubles tandem of Joe Rygas and Bob Sexton converge on the ball, hoping to score match point. DR. GERALD RABE 1 15 S. Broad Griffith 838-5500 MAIN STREET BODY SHOP Charging the net, Dan Wynn tries to gain the advantage over his opponent by smashing the ball into the back court. Determined to hold his number one singles position, John Feeney works at smashing the ball to the back-far corner. 1973 VARSITY TENNIS TEAM — )oe Rygas, John Feeney, front row: back row: Coach Gerry Powell, Ed Jeff Evans, Tim Pesut, Brad Allen, Rubacha, Bob Sexton, Dan Wynn, ’ Kent Bobos, Don Deedrick. Tennis — the gentleman ' s sport — emphasizes conduct as well as winning. Don Deedrick took the Sportsmanship award. (g BGOOD SPORT I WYNN TAPPED 5 1 MOST VALUABLE 2 1 TEAM MEMBER q| BY NETTERS man, Dan Wynn garnered the best record, finishing with a 10-6 mark. In doubles play, the first team of Bob Sexton and Joe Rygas claimed a 9-4 season finish. Selected by his teammates, Dan Wynn netted the Most Valuable Player award for the second consecutive year, and Don Deedrick merited the Sportsmanship award. When the Griffith tennis team challenges an opponent on its home court there aren ' t quite as many spectators as at the Riggs-King match, but there is still the same satisfaction and self pride gained from a job well done. 80 GOLFERS GO 18-7 IN ' SOLO ' SPORT; WARD TABBED MEDALIST Wack — “Oh no, it looks a little long. Yeah, caught the bunker behind the green. I wonder how Arnie would ' ve played that one? I don ' t know why they have to clutter the course with sand and trees anyway. Unlike team sports where each player shares the responsibility of an error, the golfer absorbs his double-bogey in painful solitude. When one individual falters, the balance of the squad picks up the pace for the team score. Led by Coach Chuck Ricks, the Panthers amassed an 18-7 overall mark, while chalking up an please turn to page 82 DOWNTOWN GARY WOODMAR CENTER GRIFFITH READY MIX 1108 East Main Griffith 838-2607 BANK OF HIGHLAND 2621 Highway Highland 838-9500 In an attempt to achieve the perfect drive, Tim Jamison strives to combine both distance and accuracy on his tee shot. 81 MINI-ARNIES SET AIM FOR SUB-PAR 11-4 conference record, good enough for a second place tie with Munster and Highland. Maintaining the lowest scoring average throughout the season, Jim Ward earned the Medalist title with his 40.8 average, while Doug McCluskey received the Sectional Medalist Award. Despite dunking three Golden Bear balls at $12.95 a dozen in the same pond and depositing one-half of a favorite iron at the base of a tree, the exhilaration of a sub-par round makes it all worthwhile. Wack — “Looks good. Charging the green. Left it just six inches short of the pin. Arnie would ' ve been proud. Before progressing to the next hole, Doug McCluskey and Steve Markovich pause to reflect on their previous shots ENNIS REALTORS 45th and Cline Griffith 838-6870 GRIFFITH FURNITURE 1 16 S. Broad St. Griffith 923-6262 82 1973 VARSITY GOLF OPP. GHS Hammond Gavit W Portage W Gary Andrean L Highland w-w-w Crown Point L-W Hanover W Merrillville L-L Munster W-L Lake Central W-W Lowell W-W East Gary W South Bend La Salle W Elkhart L Calumet W-W Hammond Tech w Hammond Clark w Hammond High L Lake Hills Invitational 11th Sectionals 4th DELOCK’S 404 N. Broad Street Griffith 923-1050 arifc fTnunge 2739 HIGHWAY AVENUE • HIGHLAND, INDIANA PHONE 838-3100 1973 VARSITY GOLF TEAM — Jim Ward, Tim Jamison, Steve Markov- ich, Doug McCluskey, Bob Kapitan. After concentrating on shooting thousands of baskets Dave Santay finds that his shooting becomes more accurate and automatic. I While the team runs sprints to prepare for an upcoming game, Booster Club collects paper and paint to make a hoop. GETTING READY: POSTERS. PRACTICE, PEOPLE — ALL PART OF PREPARATIONS Enter through north door of gym and break Booster Club’s hoop. While running a couple of laps around half court, take a lay-up when under the basket. Arrange into two lines, one on each side of court. Players in one line run to basket and make right and left-handed lay-ups. Short jump shots are next with same arrangement. Players shift to three lines for a few runs through the three man weave followed by individual shooting. No special formation used. Following these steps carefully will not lead you to a pot of gold buried by Captain Kidd but a Panther basketball team that has just finished its pregame warm-up and is ready for the game. Besides this brief practice before a game, the team practiced Monday-Thursday, two hours a day. Scrimmages, laps, sprints and exercises were a player’s nightmare in the afterschool hours. Instead of holding an afternoon job, the team ran, jumped and shot. They even sang the school song to help prepare themselves for the weekend contests. Mental preparations are also made by players before a game. Head Coach Ron Divjack explained, “I try to get them to understand the pride of accomplishmen and the feeling that when a job is done well, it gives you that pride.” Individually players do different things to “psyche up.” For senior John Galambos it’s sleep. “I go home before a game and sleep two hours. All I think about is the opponent and and then I’m ready.” Junior Homer Gatlin expressed a different opinion. “If you know you are playing someone good, it always fires me up, plus if I’m starting.” Mentally and physically players prepare for every game. 84 White fans sit watching the half In order to win a game, a team time perforance, J. V. coach Dave needs to be mentally as well Price reviews strategic plays. as physically prepared. If you’re puzzled over where to shop for stylish clothes, goto Highland Department Store. Sherry Fulkerson finds, “ It’s the place to go for brands you know. — Highland Department Store, 2821 Highway, Highland, 838-1147. Dairy Queen offers sundaes for everyday of the week. Stop by and try their shakes, parfaits and malts. — Ridge Dairy Queen, 225 Ridge Road, Griffith, 838-3689. Getting the ball past your opponent isn ' t the easiest job in basketball. Jeff Tuley takes the aerial route around his Calumet opponent with hopes of an eventual two points. 86 NEW MENTOR ASSUMES BASKETBALL HELM When a country elects a President, he inherits precedents left behind by previous office-holders to serve as guidelines for organization. Men who are at least vaguely familiar with the President ' s ideas are there to assist him. In this respect, a new basketball coach is similar to a president. After Mr. Bob Heady moved on to another school, Mr. Ron Divjak was hired to replace him. The ex- Whiting coach faced a job not many coaches would envy. After last year ' s Sectional victory and 16-7 record, the starting five were all graduated, leaving behind a major rebuilding job. I was looking forward to the please turn to page 88 1973-74 VARSITY BASKETBALL GHS OPP. Hammond Gavit 49 71 Michigan City Elston 45 56 Hammond Tech 57 58 Chesterton 44 53 Crown Point 43 46 Lowell 83 62 South Bend Washington 63 87 Calumet Holiday Tourney Calumet 55 61 Lake Central 52 50 Hammond High 43 79 River Forest 63 72 Calumet 51 65 East Gary 46 43 Lake Central 52 57 Highland 65 62 Portage 40 72 Merrillville 57 63 Hammond Clark 48 58 Sectionals Lake Central 53 55 1974-74 VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM — back Dave Price; front row: manager Ken Rutt- row: Head Coach Ron Divjak, John Cygan, John ledge, Jason Redden, Les Blythe, Jeff Galambos, Homer Gatlin, Jim Urbanik, Paul Tuley, Ken Galik, manager Fred Metcalf. Bjelich, Dave Santay, Assistant Coach. While awaiting their next teammate, John Galambos, Jeff Tuley, Ken Buzea and Bob Erickson keep momentum going during introductions. 87 PARKMOR DRIVE-IN 3950 Ridge Road Highland 838-8020 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 1400 S. Broad Griffith INEXPERIENCE HAMPERS TEAM; SQUAD FALLS TO 5-15 MARK exciting challenge, Coach Divjak said of his new job, knowing it would be difficult because so few players (four) were returning. Like the President, Coach Divjak ' s job is taking time. The cagers lost eight of their first 10 games, the first six in a row and finished with a record of 5-15, 3-4 in conference action. You can ' t be satisfied with our record, Coach Divjak said. By record, yes, I ' m disappointed. But when everybody comes to practice and gives what he believes is 100 per cent, it is a pleasure to work with please tu rn to page 90 865-9770 Basketball, considered by IHSAA to be a non-contact activity, can get rough, as Homer Catlin and John Calambos realize as they battle under the boards. You ' ve heard of a barber shop quartet, wait until you see Jim and Carl’s barber shop duet. They give you a shave and a haircut for only 6 bucks. — Jim Carl’s, 225 Broad, Griffith, 838-9708. If we can t sell it, give it back to the Indians. Linda Norris views listings from teepees to typical homes. — Scherer Geiser, 237 N. Broad Street, Griffith, 838-4133. 88 Momentarily breaking away from his opponent, Lester Blythe drives the lane for a score in the Holiday Tourney. Calumet came out on top, 67 - 55 . In a conference tilt versus Calumet, sophomore Jim Urbanik moves in for the easy lay-up. The Panthers lost the game, however, 72-63. BOOSTERS Band Booster Club Cheerleaders Choral Department Robert A. Jasinski, D.D.S Junior Class Letterman’s Club John A. McAleer, D.D.S News Bureau Pantherettes Panther Press Student Council Senior Class Sophomore Class 89 TITLE HOPES SHORT-LIVED; CATS FALL TO INDIANS them. That, this team did. Sophomore Jim Urbanik, in his first year on the squad, led the scoring with 360 points in 21 games for a 17.1 points per game average. The cagers dropped out of Sectional competition with a 55-53 first game loss to Lake Central after winning it all last year. When calling instructions across the floor fails. Coach Divjak calls a time out to regroup his forces against rival Highland. The strategy meeting paid off as the Cats won 65-6 2. The easy lay-up shot is the coach ' s dream when made or his nightmare when missed. Dave Santay spares Coach Divjak ' s dreams with a drive through the open lane for a score against Calumet. 1973-74 JR. VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM — Price; front row: Kevin Troxel, Bob Ras- back row: Guy Hochstetler, Jack Moorman, tovski, Jim Tedesco, Jerry Pierce, Rick Don Baker, Carl Ramsey, Jeff Green, Tim Lundquist, Manager Joe Noecker. Pickett, Jeff Chappell, Head Coach Dave 90 Filling the role of sophomore starter on a varsity team, Jason Redden gains valuable experience for the future while competing against Highland. Hey, I ' m tired of being a spectator, I think I ' ll go out for a sport. But . But what? What ' s the problem? Well, in case I ' m not very good, I don ' t want anybody to know that I ' m on the team. That ' s easy then; go out for wrestling. Although this is a hypothetical situation, wrestling has often had to take a back seat in high school athletics in the eyes of spectators. But for participants, wrestling became a way of life as they gave up a job or late-night activities. Heading into the conference meet, the Panthers owned a 3-7 season mark, mostly due to the lack of upperclassmen on the squad. In the meet, the Cats placed seventh of eight teams, while Richard Pike turned in the best individual performance as he came in second. Senior Gene Fountain, recipient of the Mat Point Trophy with 100 points, took third in the heavyweight class in conference action. Again, lack of experience hurt as the grapplers finished seventh in Sectionals. dieting, weightlifting, denote wrestlers) In an effort to gain wrestling experience and Some students think there is no strategy in wrestling, garner points for his team, freshman Pete But Steve Ricks realizes one f alse move could cost Klovamsh works to pin his opponent. him the match as he works for position. Almost like two animals locked in a death struggle Dave Hanson and his Calumet opponent fight for the two-point takedown. 1973-74 VARSITY WRESTLING GHS OPP. Whiting 48 18 East Gary 27 34 Calumet 18 34 Merrilliville 14 41 River Forest 52 9 Crown Point 12 36 Highland 11 42 Lowell 30 20 Munster 30 31 Lake Central 15 33 Conference Meet 7th Chesterton Tourney 5th Hobart Tourney 6th Sectionals 7th In addition to being prepared physically, a wrestler must be ready mentally. Mark Spitz shuts out distractions while psyching himself up for the match. Contrary to popular belief, wrestling is more than strength and stamina. Steve McNeil keeps this in mind as he plays a waiting game, hoping to find an opening in a foe ' s defense. 1973-74 WRESTLING TEAM — back row: Head Coach, Don Schmidt, Tony Mattingly, Tom Della- han, Scott Hood, Steve McNeil, Gene Fountain, Rick Pike, Doug Ford, Scott Ramsey, Scott Thompson, Steve Ricks, Assistant Coach, Martin Kus. second row: Ken Borden, Tim Lovell, Bruce Hinchy, John Stammis, Dave Blount, Dave Hanson, Mark Spitz, Brian Trueblood, Greg Callendar. front row: Cary Hinton, manager, Gene Bierman, Rich Ringer, Joe Rowgowski, Jeff Klien, Kerry King, Ted Jarmarkow- icz, Larry Kilinsky, Mike Salima, John Broman. 93 SWIMMERS PARTICIPATE IN ’BIG PUSH’ PLACE THIRD IN SECTIONALS What has red eyes, wrinkled skin and is wet all over? A sunburned prune rinsing itself off? A red-headed woodpecker crying because it got caught in the rain? No, it ' s a swimmer. Not many people would rise for a 6 a.m. practice in a pool of chlorine but the swim team did. Under the watchful eyes of Head Coach Dan Leslie, an afternoon practice was also held to help the team prepare for an 11-4 record. The longest practices came during the Big Push, the final drive before Sectonals and on to the State Finals. After a half-hour on the weights, the team swam 3,000 yards before school. Afterwards it was back to the pool for a maximum of 7,000 more yards. After finishing fourth out of five teams in the conference meet, the tankmen finished third out of 11 in Sectionals. By scoring 5 points in the State Finals, the team finished 26th. Junior Dave Hallowell finished 12th in the 100 yd. freestyle for two points. The 400 yd. freestyle relay team of Hallowell, junior Steve Trinks, sophomore Brian Toweson and senior Greg Allman finished 11th for the other three points. Voted Most Valuable Swimmer was Hallowell who was also High Point Man with 781 points. Also selected by their teammates were Toweson as Most Improved and Trinks for the Best Mental Attitude. With hope of increasing the learn s lead in the relay. Sieve Trinks gels a fr adieu 1 of a second jump over his opponent . Providing moral support for his teammates and also looking tor pointers for himself, Dave Hallowell studies strong points and defects of another swimmer ' s style. 1973-74 VARSITY SWIMMING TEAM — back row: Assistant Coach Bill Thon, Ron James, Dave Hallowell, Dave Fitzgerald, Vince Lawrence, Larry Perotti, Steve Trinks, Mark Walters, Greg Allman; second row: Dawn Malick, manager; Mike Rotz, Brian Toweson, Steve Lawrence, Randy Magiera, Dave Richards, Bill Mount, Marty Combs, Head Coach Dan Leslie; front row: Jackie Awe, Greg Weyhe, Scott Allman, Rick Miller, Brian Malick, Brian Mauger, Jesse Villalpando, Brian Rotz. 94 1973-74 VARSITY SWIM TEAM GHS OPP. GHS OPP. Merrillville 65 107 Benton Central 106 60 Portage 97 75 Hammond High 92 79 Valparaiso 115 55 Chesterton 102 69 Munster 72 100 Hammond Tech 104 63 Lowell 102 68 Gary Lew Wallace 93 79 Hammond Morton 93 72 Highland 80 92 Gary Wirt 116 50 Hammond Gavit 92 75 Bishop Noll 67 105 Conference 4th Merrillville Invitational 4th Sectionals 3rd State Finals 26th As the pool begis to calm, Greg Allman pauses to re-swim the race in his mind, reflecting on that fraction of a second he lost in the turn. Almost as important as the kick or pull, a good takeoff is necessary as swimmers shace seconds off their time with a full extension. r • f ■V % z I OVER STICKMEN w {precision, health ca {befriend team, oIaid IN 11-3 oIlsc record VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM — back row: Leo Kalemba, manag- er, Coach Bob Heady, Paul Bjel- ich, Rick Lehmann, Tom Rivich, Bob Wagman, Randy Cieslak, Coach Dave Price, second row: Dick Chappell, Jeff Johnston, Terry Jennings, Jeff Tulev, Ken Buzea, Tom Pauluske, Jonn Cy- gan, Ken Ruttledge, manager. front row: Ken Calick, Larry Chermak, Scott Heady, batboy, Dave Baran, Larry Hoffman. Keep it low and inside on this guy. Paul Bjelich has his coach ' s advice in mind as he tries to nail down another out. With the inclement weather washing out games. Cat stickmen moved to the gym. Indoor practices proved necessary to keep the team in shape. 96 Something as insignificant as a blister can disrupt a pitcher ' s control and timing and find him riding the bench. An inch difference in a batting stance can fling a .350 hittter into a hapless slump. Precision — a baseball must. Injuries can transform a champion team into a cellar club. Something as minor as a sprained ankle — usually a part of life — can hurt a fielder for weeks, turning a would-be out into a base hit. Health — a baseball must. Head Coach Bob Heady ' s stickmen held their precision and health and came out winners. In addition to the team ' s 21-7 record, 11-3 in conference, the Cats collected a conference crown, a Sectional victory and the runner-up slot in Regionals. Named Most Valuable Player, third baseman Dick Chappell showed precision batting with a .427 average and the lead in most offensive categories. Coach Dave Price led the Junior Varsity stickmen on a similar trend with a 12-3 season record and 7-0 in conference. From J.V. to the World Champion Oakland A ' s, precision and health are elements of victory. Wary of being cut down at home plate, Terry Jennings glances back as he scampers round third base. 1973 VARSITY BASEBALL GHS OPP. GHS OPP. E.C. Washington 3 4 Lowell 6 3 Morton 4 0 Lake Central 0 2 Morton 1 0 Twin Lakes 3 1 Gavit 1 0 Twin Lakes 10 4 E. C. Roosevelt 1 2 Munster 5 1 Merrillville 1 0 Highland 8 3 Whiting 2 1 Calumet 0 1 Whiting 3 1 East Gary 1 4 Crown Point 5 1 East Gary 10 1 Lake Central 7 1 West Side 4 3 Hammond High 3 4 Munster 3 1 SECTIONALS Lowell 3 0 Morton 5 3 Highland 5 1 E. C. Roosevelt 3 1 Calumet 5 3 Merrillville 6 5 REGIONALS Valparaiso 5 1 Bishop Noll 3 2 Crown Point 0 1 Benton Central 4 5 97 Although a job offers the freedom of extra spending money, students find it limits other activities. loser 1 (looz ' ar) noun. One who tries hard but never quite makes it. loser 2 (looz ' ar) noun. Chronic joiner, belongs to everything but accomplishes nothing. loser 3 (looz ' or) noun. Gives up without a fight, strong candidate for drop-out. Everybody loves a loser but nobody wants to be one. In an atmosphere of competition where students fight for grades, popularity and prestige, some fall behind others. These are the losers, the unfortunates, the social misfits. How do you spot a loser? Just as people have certain qualities that identify them, so do losers. With his goal being to succeed at something. Loser Number One always tries his best. As a sophomore he ran against the School Rah for class president, campaigned hard but lost by 10 votes. Going out for the basketball team as a junior, the loser practiced at his garage hoop every night. But the coach turned him down because of his size and his friend who was one inch taller than and white and not everyone fits into rigid categories. We all carry a little bit of the loser within us. From the person who studies for a test for five hours only to find out it was the wrong chapter to the one who buys a jean jacket just when everyone else is donating his to Good Will, losers come in many sizes and shapes. Jobs provide kids with extra pocket money and an opportunity for missing out on school activities. While some cheer themselves hoarse at the Friday night games, others scoop hundreds of ice cream cones at Baskin and Robbins. They are losing the little extras that make school more than homework and tests. Cheating on a test and getting caught can transform a student into a loser when the zero he receives ruins his grade average. Busted for drugs or picked up for shoplifiting, a student can become a permanent loser when colleges won ' t accept him and employees won ' t hire him. Brush strokes of frustration and disappointment on a canvas of failure. A portrait of a loser is easy to paint. A well-paying job and night activities are often sacrificed by athletes vying for positions Girls faced with Friday night and no date, resort to arranging a card game to combat boredom. him obtained the position. Lack of a date forced him to sit home Prom night with the Mary Tyler Moore Show. His invitations had been met with trumped-up excuses and outright refusals. During his senior year, the loser attempted to achieve the honor roll and missed it with a 2.9 average for his third consecutive year. Three years of high school and nothing to show for it, only his name appeared beside his senior picture. Opposite of Loser Numer One, Loser Number Two belongs to every club in school. Wherever a committee is forming, she is there. Need a volunteer? She ' ll do it. Away from home six nights a week, the joiner exists on a diet of McDonald ' s hamburgers. Friends call but she is out organizing class floats. Prom themes, car washes. Because the joiner devotes too little time to too many projects, she does nothing well. Her friends desert her, tired of catching only fleeting glimpses of her in the halls. Although she seems to possess anything she wants, the joiner is a loser. Missing out on the simple things in life, she wastes her time on superficial success like appearing in 28 yearbook pictures. Loser Number Three ' s failure beings early. An under-achiever, he views teachers as enemies and school as a plot to make him miserable. Afraid to face up to mistakes, he gives up without trying. F ' s mount up on assignment after assigment. Teachers threaten and cajole but the under-achiever pays no heed. Each day, he counts the seconds ticking away toward 2:55 p.m. and his escape from classes where his lack of knowledge embarrasses him. End result: he drops out of high school. However, nothing is black cheating , part-time jobs , drugs lead to LOSING OUT Surround yourself, like Curtis Hunt with the now sound in music by listening to the fine stereo equipment from Hammond Electronics. — Hammond Electronics, 139 Griffith Blfvd., Griffith, 923-1550. 9k! Play it long and play it loud TRACKMEN MOUNT 5-3 RECORD, TAKE FOURTH What am I doing here? I ain ' t no Jesse Owens. That guy looks pretty fast. I wonder what it will feel like to finish last. Bang! Hey, I got a good jump on the rest of those dudes. Now if I can only stay in front. I wonder what it will feel like to finish first for a change. No matter what a person does, if he wants to be the best, he has to push himself to the limits of physical endurance, and participating in track is no exception. Striving to be the best aided the Panthers in achieving a 5-3 record in regular meets, with a fourth place in the Lake Surburban Conference tilt. Having completed the regular season, the Cats turned to the subject of yearly awards. please turn to page 102 Hoping to capture a first place in the high jump ana maybe set a school record, senior Mark Green limbers up and stretches his muscles in pre-game warm-ups. To muster the strength and momentum required to hurl the discus, John Thomas experiences deep concentration and windup to get as much distance as humanly possible. 1973 VARSITTY TRACK GHS OPP. L Chesterton W Highland L Munster L Calumet W Crown Point W Lake Central w Gary Andrean w Gary Mann w INVITATIONALS Little Five 1st Chesterton Relays 3rd Hammond Relays 5th Griffith Relays 3rd Lake Suburban Conference Mee 4th Sectionals 5th VARSITY TRACK TEAM — back row: Barry Lanier, Luke Lovich, Mike Catchur, Bob Rucoba, Rick Konopasek, Bob Erickson, Jeff Chappell, Ed Wilcynski, Dan Hollowell, Rick Newland. third row: John Alumbaugh, John Hodal, Henry Schmell, Jan Hel- fen, Steve Freeman, Don Whit- lock, John Thomas, Chuck Racz, Dean Duncan, second row: Steve Dell, Dave Hollowell, Mark Gregory, Tim Lovich, Craig Collet, Kent Maynard, Mark Green, Kurt Sanders, Kevin Fleck, front row: Carol Ciorianu, manager, Gary Korzeniewski, Jeff Gordon, Les Blythe, Al Funk, Jeff Winston, Rick Lloyd, Dawn Malick, manager. nice ROY’S E-Z GO 8310 Calumet Avenue Munster 836-9241 INDIANA FLOORS 2813 Jewett Street Highland 923-5916 Nature provided 32 teeth but cookies and candy can easily rob you of them. Keep them intact with a regular check up at Dr. Dan Strapon. — Dr. Dan Strappon DDS, 144 Broad St., Griffith. 838-1345. 101 WHITLOCK TAPS 12TH IN STATE; FUNK COPS MVP Outstanding Fieldman went to senior Don Whitlock, who served as co-captain for the squad along with senior Jeff Gordon. Most Valuable Player and Outstanding Dash Man went to senior Al Funk. Head Coach Frank Burke guided the team to a fifth place Sectional standing, while qualifying Whitlock for pole vault and Funk for low hurdles in Regionals. Whitlock placed fourth, which qualified him for state, where he placed seventh. Come on, legs, only a hundred yards left, don ' t fail me now. Fifty yards left. Come on, pulling away. Break the string I win! I wonder if I can get the coach to paint ' J. Owens ' on my locker. Hands on hips, bowed head and a defeated look depict Tim Lovich ' s dejection after an unsuccesful attempt for a first. Cool spring afternoons bring out the sweat suits for Victor S chmell and Bob Erickson as they prepare for their daily practice. M-M-M UOOO STR CK VAt I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. When Betty Konopasek wants something good to eat, she always fills up on Dairy Rich ice cream. — Dairy Rich Ice Cream, 6510 Broadway, Gary, 887-9555. Serving as one of the largest super markets in this area, Strack and Van Til provides groceries for almost 25,000 customers a day. — Strack and Van Til, 45th and Cline, Highland, 923-3931. 102 When your gas gauge and wallet both register empty, go to Texaco where employees like Jerry Tubbs will sell you gasoline that gives more mileage for your money. — Tubbs Texaco, 245 Broad Street Griffith, 838-7011. I lL SUPfifR £� F fcODUCE MAftKET C ) ROUSES FANS; WINS, LOSSES STIR EMOTIONS OF MEMBERS Fans scream wildly with cheers of triumph as the Panthers score another touchdown. A victorious Panther football team trots off the field. From the bleachers you hear a strong, steady melody to the tune On Wisconsin. A group of 109 girls unite to sing their school song. Whether in victory or loss, the Panthers were supported by the cheers and chants of Booster Club members. Tears of esctasy and frowns of defeat portrayed the many moods and faces of loyal fans. Sore hands and hoarse voices plagued members while they boosted school spirit, under the leadership of cheerleaders at football and basketball games. Posters created by the club during once a week meetings please turn to page 107 104 BOOSTER CLUB OFFICERS — back row: Cheryl Maglish, secretary; Emily Trgovich, sophomore rep.; Greta Longoria, junior rep.; Jeri Sanders, vice president; front row: Sue Jeremiah, presi- dent; Kim Koselke, treasurer; Chris Brown, senior rep. CLOTHES SPIN If you ' re getting dizzy running from store to store, stop at Ellis Reed, like Larry Hoffman for fashions galore. — Ellis Reed, 3905 45th Ave., Highland, 923-7700. For all hardware and houseware supplies, shop at Calumet Ace Hardware, where they have a knack for fixing all“nicks. Randy Mageria buys everything he can get his hands on, at this handy hardware store. — Calumet Ace Hardware, 8630 Kennedy Avenue, Highland, 838-8387. We ' re winning! Senior Karen Smith shows the excitement of a Friday night basketball game as she backs her team to a Panther victory. Hours spent by Booster Club members painting posters and creating hoops prove to be useful as senior Ken Calik burst through the hoop for a Panther victory. 105 If you can ' t bear your hair any longer, let Gwen ' s House of Beauty fix it like Sherry Jones’, Barb Carter ' s or Cindy Dolan ' s. After just one visit you’ll love your hair. — Gwen’s House of Beauty, 646 X. Cline, Griffith, 838-0790, GRIFFITH TV SALES SERVICE 208 Main Street 838-0109 ROMANO’S DRIVE-INN Ridge Rd. Kleinman 838-1731 = [sparks s pirits tt I THROUGH H I TELEGRAMS O I PARTIES, m I POSTERS added extra support to liven dull halls while balloons, signs and streamers adorned the team bus. To make the booster block more visible to the opposition. Sweater Girls, chosen for their active club participation, were selected to spell out the word Panthers. And the Panthers have lost to the Bulldogs with the score 46-43. But the fans don ' t seem to realize they have. Once again a group of 109 girls unite to sing their school song. With raised arms and thoughts of a Panther victory. Booster Club members and cheerleaders unite to back their team during a Friday night football game. Time: Thursday afternoon. Place: East balcony. Project: Make 35 signs for tomorrow night ' s game. Result: Decorated gym symbolizing Panther spirit. Test your Driving at Griffith license Bureau Day: Friday. Time: Two minutes before halftime. Pantherettes are lined up, ready for their performance. Rookies stand at sidelines biting fingernails and running the routine through their heads one last time. Veterans, although seemingly calm, tolerate nervous knots in their stomachs. Cheerleaders, breathless from 30 PEPSTERS POSE AS PANTHER PUSHERS minutes of floor and sideline cheers, relax while waiting to exchange the hello cheer. But performing in front of over 1,000 fans took hours of practice. Cafeteria tables and dishes were pushed aside twice weekly for Pantherette drills. Shouts of Step high, smile and arms straight echoed as they tried to give hints to perfect the squad. To prepare for the oncoming season of football and basketball. Varsity cheerleaders took their skills of clapping, yelling and tumbling to a Michigan camp to learn new techniques and arouse spirit from the Booster Club and fans to support the team. Presented a 1st place ribbon in the floor cheer competition, spirit sparkers were judged according to voice, loudness, pep and appearance. Cakes, tumblers and Panther Pusher buttons helped Pantherettes raise money to buy light-weight uniforms for summer practices and parades. As the halt whistle blows, Pantherettes rush to the sidelines, relieved that they have made it through the routine without any forgotten steps. Cheerleaders start the second half with renewed energy and a cascade of cheers. Pom pons swaying to the beat of , Baby Elephant Walk” form a line of fluttering streamers as Pantherettes perform. ic.-l wL ■ M St S 7 s ’ 1 % M Ijf T ' -1 I ill M r f ML L H M fR 1 tWnT Tv jA r K 1 |kf LJ ’ f F js r W ( - M B if m ii Tj i W M ■ KM ■ Is l 9v ■ ■J IjAf ■ | 1 ■ ■� S ' ™ ■ ft jY PANTHERETTES — back row: Hesta Smith, Haro- lene Willerman, Angie Hosier, Deanna Bjelich, Carolyn Hoshaw, Loretta Hurst, Judy Konopasek; fourth row: Terry Patton, Cheri Holme, Linda Rogowski, Jane Harmon, Carol Cioroianu, Nancy Frailey, Denise Peglow; third row: Kathy Ballah, Carolyn Tzitz, Debbie Ponikvar, Sue Curry, Edie Baxter, Carrie Blythe, Lorene Murray; second row: Kathie Hansen, Janice Dickens, Cnris Dona- van, Tootsie Davids, Cathy Marsh, Judy Hooks; front row: Tammy Muller, June Aldrin, pres.; Cathy Popovich, vice pres.; Kim Racz, sec-treas; Sherry Fulkerson, hist; Theresa Benjamin. 108 Karen Konopasek, Chris Bar- ta, Cindy Jansen, Chris Pat- terson, captain; Kim Adams. LEADERS — Dianne Clark, Cindy Dolan, captain; Kim Oman, Rita Gerrity. 109 | ENTHUSIASTS I SPIKE, SERVE, I STRUGGLE I THROUGH I SEASON GAA, GIA. What ' s the difference? I just don ' t get it. At the end of the 1973 season, the Girls Athletic Association was changed to the Girls Interscholastic Association causing much confusion. No certain number of points was required for participation as opposed to an average of 12 a month for GAA. Another difference was the program gave girls a chance to compete against girls from different schools while GAA was mostly an intramural program. The volleyball team opened the season in late September. Practicing for six hours a week paid off Please turn to Page 113. Thoughts ot Keep the ball in the air run through junior Becky Randolph ' s mind as she desperately sprawls on the floor in an attempted dig. Precise timing, correct form and a well executed jump combine for a successful spike as junior Lou Ann Cates returns the ball to her opponents. E very day practices paid off in making snap decisions at interscnolastic volleyball games as junior Sue Buikema and sophomore Fran Lanigan find. Ill 1973-74 GIRL ' S VARSITY BASKETBALL GHS OPP. Calumet 36 20 Lake Cetral 43 34 Gary Westside 29 30 Hammond High 51 30 Hanover Central 54 37 Hammond Morton 47 63 Highland 57 46 Munster 56 33 Ready to block their opponent ' s pass, Donna Giffin and Betty Konopasek show the effort which lead to the team ' s 54-37 victory over Hanover Central. One, two, three, let ' s go! Becky Randolph shouts the traditional yell in an attempt to fire up fellow team members. £ I NEW NAME, cl §1 RULES I B-BALLERS § I FINISH WITH ■ | 6-2 SEASON for some players as sophomore Betty Konopasek lead the A team in scoring. The girl ' s season closed 4-8 for the A team and 8-4 for the B. As winter approached, girls got out their basketballs and gymnastic slippers. B-ballers polished off their hook shots but gymnasts were disappointed when no team was formed. No gymanstics sponsor could be found. The basketball team went on to a close season. Junior Debbie Glass lead the team in scoring and pushed the A basketball team to a 6-2 record. The B team concluded its season with a 4-4 record. Tleagarit GView ' Freshness never tasted so good to Linda Franz as she drinks delicious milk from Pleasant View. — Pleasant View Dairy, 2625 Highway, Highland. 838-0155. 113 In 776 B.C., the Greeks initiated the first recorded Olympics to let the great athletes of the world vie in a spirit of friendship and peace. In 1973 A. D., Griffith offered its own version of the games when it initiated Activities Night as a part of Homecoming festivities. Although tricycle riding and tug-of-wars replaced chariot and marathon foot races, the purpose remained the same: to foster competition among rivals. Opening the games, coaches and queen candidates reverted to their tricycle-riding days to test pedal power. Coach Larry Parker and Judy Konoposek finished first in their respective heats. Despite rope burns and bruises, juniors won the tug- of-war against seniors while controversy clouded the contest between the sophomores and juniors when the rope kept splitting. Providing entertainment between games, Pantherettes sang “The Nine Days of Practice, while the cheerleaders presented a skit mocking the River Forest Ingots. Illustrating the clumsiness and confusion of a River Forest Ingot, cheerleader Dianne Clark fights to keep up her pants. BsHSEZsE tug of war, skits, cheers boost spirit FIRED UP L Participation, enthisasm and I Cl I UV.I pamyii, CMlMOdJIff (II IU unity. Sophomores combined an I added touch to a three to win the Pep Flag. Voicing support to boost the Panthers to a victory is Terry Patton parodying The 12 Days of Christmas. Queen candidates Kim Adams and ludy Konoposek restrain over- zea ous jeri Sanders as she Crackling flames amidst a pile of wood represents the seniors effort to top last year ' s bonfire. Although John Calambos was bottled on To prevent overconfidence. Head Coach his drive, the Ingots failed to Bartlett attempted to psyche his team stop the Panthers from winning 48-8. up for the game against the Ingots. Foo4Lir| I IT 4-IVinK (4 W ■ . 0 « Ac.iq yziuv JU5+. +W-S «.. «. A-C ' -Uv a ( ! Rtve.r- lr n 5 $ - i J $ ■ ' h • ' £ � V UJaio ' M r y. rv e. iqw Ci w«0 t. A v-e-v dy UJO U O Kic. — T fltv. UO 4 $ W.Y but uji( 1 pr e.uery A tf h4- 4 hi S UJee.4i j N o S r S Wtls4i o J , )• -Vi vv ■€. Sue. 4 « toeig Aj t e - a v d be r We 4 yje. hwue. «=v- 1 1 -|-ke C-twy ' t AJ 5 ■ 4-6 4 4 u £ Kjbou.-4 f 11,1 r- , Piste 13 O 116 HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES; PANTHERS NIP TWO-YEAR WIN DROUGHT Frizzed hair and damp gown doesn ' t lit usual images of a Homecoming Queen. But drizzles didn ' t dim the bright smiles of Queen Kim Koselke or her court: Kim Adams, Judy Konopasek, Karen Konopasek andjeri Sanders. Like mushrooms sprouting in a field, umbrellas popped up in the stands shielding fans from raining weather, as Panthers defeated River Forest, 48-8, for Homecoming. Early dismissal Friday afternoon only allowed four and a half hours for the seniors to collect wood, while last minute adjustments were made on the three class floats. As the bonfire dwindled, the team ' s spirit flared, boosting the Homecoming overall record to 14-7. Highlighting halftime activities, Brad Belushi, Student Council president, crowned Kim Koselke 1973 Homecoming Queen. The Junior Class Melt ' Em Down captured first place in float competition. Seniors came in second with Put the Heat on ' Em , while sophomores ' Burn the Forest placed third. Following the game, students and alumni made their way to the gym. As they tried new dance steps, students relaxed to the beat of the latest songs, played by Prolog. 117 r JOBS, CLUBS, ATHLETICS FILL STUDENTS ' SPARE TIME Thank God, it ' s Friday, Al sighed. I can ' t wait to get out. School is so boring. Al rushed home and flung open the front door. Dashing into his room, he plopped on the bed and stared at the ceiling. What is there to do? This house is so boring, he declared. Between 3 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Monday, 65 hours await 1,040 students with 1,040 different ways to fill this time. Although some people like Al whittled away the hours watching old Clark Gable flicks and cartoons like The New Scooby-Doo and Goober and the Ghost , others used their free time for more substantial purposes. Hobbies provided kids with opportunities to delve deeper into their special interests. Learning karate and judo offered guys a means of protection and combatted The Boredom Blues. From bottles to butterflies, collections cluttered rooms as students pursued that rare 14th century Egyptian stamp. Sometimes a hobby proved economical when girls sewed their wardrobes and macramed purses or belts. Homemade items produced a feeling of accomplishment. For the athletic-minded, spending the afternoon shooting baskets at the Broad Street courts and tackling a friend in a rigorous game of football furnished an outlet for tensions. To those who participated on teams, weekends brought practice, practice and more practice and spare time was something that only their friends enjoyed. Students discovered their free hours weren ' t their own when they devoted them to others. Volunteers like candy-stripers worked in local hospitals while others cheered at the games, went bowling or cruised the streets. Ardent club-joiners passed moments draping crepe paper from school ceilings, peddling pop please turn to page 121 a ou t pla games with nr health, goto the ealth Foods Store like ndn Franz. — (Griffith ealth Foods Store. 239 road, 838-0600 Vetoing the television or a night out with friends, Debbie Wampler spends her time profitably by earning extra money at a job. just as people ' s personalities differ, so do the ways they spend their free time. Dave Stokes relaxes through physical exercise. HIGHLAND KIDDIE SHOP 2706 Highway Highland 838-1260 CALUMET PRESS 2939 Jewett St. Highland 838-0717 Dance on down to LaFolle Studios where trained instructors teach classes in tap, jazz, ballet, acrobat and baton. — LaFolle Talent Studio, 8715 Kennedy, 838-1390. Enhancing ycur Dancing nn « 1,040 STUDENTS COMBAT BOREDOM BLUES corn for the band and battling chicken wire to build a class float. Job-holders realized that earning money meant sacrificing idle moments as they forfeited extra hours to employers. However, Al preferred to loaf than occupy himself by any of these methods. Sitting cross-legged in front of the television with a bowl of popcorn in front of him was his idea of whiling away the weekend. As the movie ended, Al pushed the off button. “What is there to do now? I ' m bored, he cried. Released from the drudgery of school routine and homework, Valerie M auger uses spare moments to practice a ballad on the piano. Free time, although welcomed by many students as a chance to gather at local hangouts with friends, became a nuisance to area businessmen. Sewing provided some girls with a chance to kill extra time while saving money by outfitting an inexpensive wardrobe at home. It’s your b � 9 Notice how your grocery hag gets smaller every time y on go shopping, even though you spend the same amount of money ? If your hag is trying to get the most for your money, shop at Wise Way. — Wise Way Foods 6010 West Ridge Road. Griffith, 923-8 107. 121 Strike one! Strike two! Strike three! Your out ' But not in the name of bowling Trying for a 300 name. Joyce Piercinski takes careful aim while howling at Stardust — Stardust, Rt. 30. Merrillville. 769-3633 STARDUST 12 ? CONVOS SERVE AS ESCAPE FROM CLASS LECTURES, PROVIDE DIVERSIONS Forging passes, ditching and phoney trips to the nurse were usual ways of escaping from class or postponing a test for some students. Others found that convocations served the same purpose, while keepin them out of trouble. While the idea of cancelling a class pleases most students, others became annoyed. Sitar music was better than practicing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in health, but others would rather have been dissecting a frog in biology. Though some missed a good movie in world history or were deprived an extra day of swimming in P.E., convocations such as the singing and dancing o f the Singing Hoosiers from Indiana University made it worthwhile. In a convocation concerning mind reading, Mr. O.J. Fitzgerald gave tips on memorizing long phone numbers and other devices to aid the memory. Demonstrating the art of concentration with the help of Mr. Bill Birk ' s 4th hour economics class, he learned over 20 names within 10 minutes and recited them a half hour later. Discussing The Atomic World of Energy, and listening to songs from the Showteens and tunes from the St. Olaf Band provided students with a legal escape from class. Proving that all choruses don ' t just stand on bleachers and perform. Singing Hoosier members add a little action to the music. Even Donald Duck, alias Pam Kubacki, didn ' t want lo miss the presentation of Homecoming Queen candidates during Costume Day of Spirit Week. 123 Ignoring the whimes and wishes of Teresa Reitz, CnucI c Cole plays the part of Corp. jester with the confidence of a professional actor While singing the theme song. Little Mary Sunshine, Carolyn Tzitz strolls through a line of military mounties awaiting her arrival. THE SHOW MUST GO ON IN SPITE OF IT ALL Guess who ' s sick? Who? Chuck Cole, Pat Jarrard, Scott Greer and Tom Trinosky ' s getting there. Oh, no. What are we going to do? Cast members of Little Mary Sunshine panicked as days until their debut neared. Conquering problems of lines with and Indian dialogue, practicing for six weeks and rushing to create a teepee, campfire, rock and other parts of scenery, a set-back occured in the play ' s production. Four days before opening night four of the actors with major leads came down with Larynigitis or some other throat irritation. With outstretched arms. Captain )im, Tom Trinosky pleads with Little Mary Sunshine, Carolyn Tzitz, for her hand in marriage. As days passed and curtain time approached, panic grew. Are they coming to the play? Who ' ll take their parts? Does anyone else know the lines? Yet on Friday with the opening presentation only hours away, the foursome stumbled to school and managed to live through at least part of their classes. Armed with cough drops and throat lozenges, the cast somehow made it to the play. Stifling coughs, they applied make-up and changed into costumes. Little Mary Sunshine, foster child of the Indians remained her same prim and proper self while Forest Ranger captain Big Jim tried to woo her and her notorious half-brother Yellow Feather tried to destroy Mary. But with Big Jim appearing in the nick of time, Mary ' s half-brother reforms, closing the scene by waving an American flag. As the curtain closed all of the past weeks problems disappeared along with the accolade of applause. Talking in Indian was accomplished after eight weeks of practice. Big Chief Brown Bear, Scott Ferry speaks with a fork tongue to the mounties. ' You cute little thing ' . Replies Uncle Oscar, protrayed by Scott Creer, to Debbie Kroslack, as he flirts with each of the chorus girls in turn. Even in the late 1800 ' s being defiant is popular. Chorus member, Fran Lanigan ventures to swing in the presence of an audience, an unheard act. ' seniors come to rescue of desertech TURNABOUT Just as Orphan Annie, Jane Eyre and Oliver Twist were left without parents, the annual Girls Athletic Association dance was almost left without a sponsor. Due to the abolishment of GAA because of lack of interest, the dance became an orphan. But the senior class, blessed with extra funds in their treasury and a desire to cling to the traditional dance, came to the rescue and adopted the turnabout. For weeks after the proposal was accepted by the Senior Executive Council, timid and brave girls alike, gathered their courage and invited their dates. Even in the flurry of last-minute preparations such as picking up flowers and meeting hair appointments, council members armed with tape, centerpieces and tables tranformed Please tu rn to page 1 29 Evening plans are what sophomore Esther Pena and junior Don Vickers agree on as both relax from the excitement of the Turnabout. EINHORNSTOWN COUNTRY 6540 Indianapolis Blvd. Hammond 844-1185 AUSTGEN’S ELECTRIC INC. 1010 Redar Road Griffith 838-7528 Taste buds tingling for something good to eat? Follow the flashing Max Ed’s sign to fabulous food. Max Ed’s Drive-In, 405 Ridge Road, Griffith, 838-8400. 126 Steady shirts f Turnabout offers a chance to flaunt your own imagination as junior Kathie Ricks and Tom Kemp sport matching outfits. Times maybe have changes for the better. 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You’ll find a menu full of fabulous foods to fit your moods. — Mama Puntillo’s Restaurant, 3326 45th, Highland 838-4441. 128 couples wash cars, spif up to prepare for EVENING OUT the St. George Serbian Hall into the “Magic of Winter. Amidst an atmosphere of snowflakes and candlelight, 117 couples listened to the music of the Crystal Tones. Couples found that dances such as the polka and hora which were popular in their parents day could be fun. After the dance couples braved the icy roads and bitter cold as they headed to local restaurants. The more courageous bore the inclement weather and drove to Chicago. Dining on such delicac ies as pheasant under glass and dancing once more to soft restaurant music, some wished the evening would never end. Breaking away from the familiar slow step waltz, juniors Theresa Benjamin and Karla Sharp revive the once popular polka step. Later in life, memories captured in pic- tures will enable Lou Loomis and Rick Gragido to reminisce about their first Turnabout. MAIN STREET BODY SHOP 213 Main Street Griffith S38-1914 HIGHLAND CLINIC 2914 Highway Avenue Highland 838-9333 129 ■ m While some students ' personalities were reflected in the music they listened to, others used stylish clothes as their mode of expression. FASHIONS RUN GAMUT FROM HIGH WAISTS TO WEDGIES It was already 7:30 a.m. and no time left for stalling. The girl glanced one last time in the full- length mirror and anxiously surveyed her plaid baggies and matching vest. She was wearing something entirely different from the blue jeans and T-shirts her peers were comfortable in and she wondered if they ' d ridicule her. They didn ' t. They copied her. Soon, everyone was wearing baggies and starting new fads of their own. Although faded, frayed blue jeans remained popular, new and more varied styles began to appear. Cuffs and high waists marked style in pants which appeared in plaids and solids, in everything from seersucker to wool. Accompanying them most often were blazers and short smocks and shrinks. Feet came back into style as they showed up in socks blazoned with checks and stripes and shoe styles that ranged from the revived saddle to two toned platforms and wedgies. Ranging from blueberry to black licorice, fingernail polish became a vogue among the more daring girls. Other fashionable accessories included skinny belts and the more expensive one of latigo leather purses that averaged around $15. The trend of long, free straight hair began to shift as some girls discovered theirs to be limp and split. Styles ranged from the shoulder-length bowl to the shorter Fonda. To the girl ' s surprise and dissatisfaction, one day of wearing something other than the accepted blue jeans, of bucking the unwritten dress code of teens and trying something new, marked her as a leader. She was a trendsetter. One year later, the girl sprawled on her bed, thinking. Yesterday, she looked around and found herself mirrored in every high school student. Everyone looked exactly alike. I ' ll have to do something entirely different that ' s never been done before. How about blue jeans and T-shirts? 130 Truck on down to Christenson’s 131 Don’t be a party pooper! Get into the swing of things like Larry Briski, by stocking up with party supplies from Steve’s Bar Restaurant Supply. — Steve’s Bar it Restaurant Supply, 131 Broad, Griffith, 838-6534. You II get swept off your feet with low priced equipment from Galumet Rentals. Mary Sufak finds she can rent everything from vacuum cleaners to antique cars. — Galumet Rentals, 8600 Kennedy, Highland, 838-4315. WINTER DRABS Proving that all angels don ' t fly, Linda Longoria doesn ' t mind getting wet and cold as she stretches out on the ground making snow angels REMEDIED BY: TOBOGGANING, HOCKEY, HOT-BUTTERED POPCORN Problem: Winter drabs. Solution: Winter fun. Walking to school in ankle high snow, once in a while being unlucky and stepping in a puddle of slush, getting your newly purchased Mustang pushed into a five-foot snowdrift, and shoveling your sidewalk only to find it buried again the next morning. These and many other misfortunes were encountered by disgusted and frustrated students as they yielded to the popular winter drabs. But for every every problem there lies a solution. Ice rinks and parks were dotted with silhouettes of classmates, avid kids flocked to Palos Hills with toboggan in Please turn to page 135. For picture-perfect snap shots stop at Ribordy’s camera counter, employees like Paul Mageria will help you with anything you need. — Ribordy Drug Store, 9626 Cline Ave., Highland, 923-2700. Checking to see that everything is put in it’s proper place Bob Owensby shows how Thrift-T-Mart cares about the convenience of their customers. — Thrift-T-Mart, 1 10 Ridge, Griffith, 838-1305. POLAROID AUTOMATIC LAND CAMERA Purchase carpeting at Tinker’s Den and plant your feet firmly on the ground, like Jeff Clemoff and Patti Smith. They won’t pull the rug out from under you — Tinkers Den, 3317 45th, Highland, 923-5453. Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched, but always count on Colonel Sanders for finger licken ' good chicken. — Chuck Wheeler Kentucky Fried Chicken 901 45th Street, Highland, 923-2810. 134 SNOW BRINGS Temperatures below freezing sent some indoors. Switching from sledding and ice skating many occupy themselves playing cards. After spending leisure hours frolicking in the park, Debbie Glass realizes that the facilities aren ' t just for children. | WINTER FUN; STUDENTS 1 FIND COLD I WEATHER ISN’T SO BAD hand and a thermos filled with piping hot chocolate. Yet other students took advantage of the winter season. Last minute shoppers rushed to River Oaks to purchase needed Christmas items. Girls cluttered kitchens with cooking utensils while experiementing with grandma ' s homemade recipe for snowman cookies. Fires provided warmth and added to the fun of roasting marshmallows. Whether popping popcorn over a roaring fire or pelting peers with snowballs, students escaped from the winter drabs and found winter fun. 135 — YOU CAN’T DO BETTER THAN ZAYRE Time to throw those scrufty, old tennis shoes away and buy a new pair. Go to Zayre where they have brand name shoes al bargain prices. in this area. It provides a huge selection of quality items at budget prices. — Zayre’s Department Store, Ridge Road, and Calhoun St. Griffith, 923-8103. For tomorrow ' s fashion’s today, go to Zayre for super styles at savings that can’t be beat. Appliances, clothes, toys and shoes are a few of many reasons why Zayre is one of the largest discount stores Ready-Set-Hike! Karen Creighton and Jill Konopasek show how durable plastic football equipment from Zayre can be for all your playtime needs. ■ ROAC If you want to he a big wheel buy a bicycle from Zavre where they peddle all kinds of bikes. UNKNOWNS : FAMILIAR JOBS MATCH UP WITH NOT-SO FAMILIAR FACES School is a place with green chalkboards, gray lockers, a cafeteria that serves fish on Fridays and a library housing over 17,000 volumes. Behind its outward facade, lurk the people that make school function. Who stacks those 17,000 library books neatly in rows? Who answers the office phone with “Good afternoon, Griffith High School”? Who are these unknowns? As students arrive at school, eager to grab a last-minute study or catch a few second’s gossip, they zip in the main entrance, oblivious to their surroundings, let alone aware of the flag flying in front of the building. Yet, each morning at sunrise, Mr. Jim Bulva, custodian, runs the starred and striped cloth up the flagpole and every sunrise, Mr. Mike Bodnar, custodian, takes it down. With the first few hours of class, the main office faces a barrage of mothers calling in absence excuses like “John won’t be in school today. His sinus is acting up.” As one of their responsibilities, office aids answer the telephone and can connect people with 30 different extensions. “It’s pretty hectic with three lines ringing at once.” Sheryl Smiedzinski, office aid, stated. Six guidance aides carry the means of escape from a boring lecture, the yellow guidance pass, to students, while 14 library assistants place approximately 150 books checked from the library daily, back on the shelves. Lunchtime brings a surge of bodies packed into the short line offering nickels, dimes and quarters to Mrs . Yvonne Cronk, the short line cashier, in exchange for Twinkies and Taco Chips. “You have to add fast,” she said. Besides keeping school running, unknowns add the extras to outside activities. Pop com, a traditional part of football and basketball games, provides three hours of popping 300 boxes fu ll for Jan Helfen. Using his talents at half-time, tuba-player Mike Trinks suffers sore shoulder muscles from his 25-pound instrument. From the laundry woman who washes over 1,103 towels a day for gym classes, to the typing teacher who changes over 50 typewriter ribbons in a year, unknowns make things happen. Drop one from French. Add one to shop. Students changing classes for semester swamped Sue Gall with schedules. 138 Unknowns’ jobs yield tangible proof of their existence. Reams of paper shoot from the copier Debbie Borden runs. 40 cents please, ” is a familiar plea of Mrs. M. Seberger as she collects money from students in the long line. v� When special occasions call for special ifts. Maragrct Barta and Dave Baran find flowers are the perfect present for anyone, anytime. — Lamprecht Florist, 8941 Kleinman, Highland, 838-4754. ,00% DIRICT M� lk , II C n� � I,!, ' Glancing over the Shopper. Sue Gall finds it has much more than just advertising Local and school news can also be found in this newspaper. — Griffith Advertising Agency, 142 Broad Street, Griffith, 838-1631 140 Costume and make up are needed lor the audience to visualize the characters portrayed. Tom Trinosky, Ben Foecke, Doug Brendel, Paula Kavadas, Cindy Valentine and Terese Rietz find all these factors necessary for a successful play. Can you imagine your family dog portraying the role of a Scottish Highlander? Would you believe your mother? Although the idea seems absurd, pet dogs and family members alike were recruited to assist the Brigadoon cast in memorizing their lines for the Music Department ' s spring musical. Adjusting to a hectic practice schedule of over 200 hours, cast members dashed home to await peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in order to arrive on time for rehearsals. To make up for lost homework time, students scribbled out yesterday ' s geometry assignment during a teacher ' s lecture. As the curtain rose on opening night, problems such as boys wearing kilts, acquiring a Scottish accent and learning authentic dances were forgotten. Brigadoon, a story of two American hunters who wander aimlessly into an enchanted village that comes to life every 100 years, was transformed from grease paint and cardboard figures into reality. Acting isn ' t all glitter and glamour find Barb Connery, Tom Trinosky and Sherry Kelly, as they paint set construction. ■s CAST SURVIVES ON PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY SANDWICHES 141 (apathy, high prices overshadow ‘colour my worl(T PROM OR NO? In 1973, only 150 couples — 1 3 of the student body — attended the Prom, Colour My World. About 15 percent of the Junior Class labored over 30 hours to transform the gym into a park- like scene. A wishing well, wall mural, revolving globe, and a 10-ft. gazebo highlighted the decorations. Over $1,000 from magazine sales went toward 250 rolls of crepe paper, and tye construction materials. Roughly $40 to rent a tux, $20 for flowers, and $30 for Prom and Post Prom tickets ran the total cost of the evening into the $90-$100 range. In earlier days schools felt they had to offer more than just classroom experiences. Social and cultural graces through extracurricular activities were sought. With the advent of T.V. and accessibility to cars students began to find their own entertainment. The question then arises: Has Prom become obsolete? A boy who didn ' t attend stated, I could take my girlfriend out a dozen times for the $100 it costs to go to Prom once. A teacher commented, Students always talk of change and how they want to be modern, but take their traditions away and watch them holler. Amidst soft music and dimmed lights. Prom King Craig Collet, Queen Judy Hunt and her court Chris Patterson and Jeri Sanders anxiously await post Prom activities. 1 51 ■ i U A f The traditional bud presented to each girl as she received her diploma symbolizes her new freedom and responsibility. Emphasizing the mood inspired by the class motto, Debbie Krooswvk performs Way Over Yonder” by Carole King. Lori Adelsperger reflects upon the past accomplishments which led to the donning of her tassled cap. 144 join the Navy and see the world! Learn to type in six easy lessons. Become a top-paid secretary in months. Mount Ida junior College wants you. Almost from the beginning of their final year, seniors were bombarded with a myriad of decisions. Each week ' s mail brought news of dozens of colleges and technical schools ranging from Transylvania University to Mississippi State College for Women. Like salesmen promoting a product, college representatives flooded Guidance Department with literature and scheduled appointments to orientate students with their schools. Some faced the decision of whether to grab promising job opportunities or continue their NOTRE DAME, INLAND STEEL, U.S. MARINES LURE GRADUATES education. Others compromised and enlisted in the Armed Forces, enabling themselves to both learn a trade and still earn money. By June 1, most decisions had been made. Reassured by notices of college acceptance or confirmation of jobs, seniors ' thoughts turned to leaving the security of familiar surroundings and bidding goodbye to old friends. As strains of Pomp and Circumstance echoed through the auditorium, 297 graduates, robed in navy and light blue, slowly filed down the aisle to receive their diplomas. Reviewing her class ' history in the Senior Edition of the Panther Press, Beth Adams finds high school wasn ' t so bad after all. t pn Kroll as he realizes he will be walking out of the school for the last time as a student. Tj-v. 145 THE SYSTEM: Homework is due at 9:05 a.m. tomorrow, so you better be plastered to your seat when the bell rings with your blue slip ready for me to sign. By the way, you’re tardy, go to detention study hall and don ' t forget to take your pass. Scapegoat for student discontent, “the system” denotes AUTHORITY, POWER, RULES, INFLUENCE. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. For each rule, a way exists to break it and not get caught. Taking the easy way out. Escaping. Beating the system. Students master these arts as they simultaneously learn the three R’s. Creative writing from the cream of composition classes fail to top the originality some exercise when they weave tales of homework that disappears. “My baby brother spit BEATING IT IS A MAJOR PASTIME on it” and “it got run over by a Mazda on Pine Street” don’t slip past a skeptical teacher. When tricksters camouflage obvious deceptions, they are more successful. “I didn’t comprehend the situation; therefore, I didn’t complete the assignment,” boggles some teachers’ minds. Foiled again, the system loses a bout in its match against the students. And the score is: Students 1, System 0. Indiana law states that students attend 180 school days. Creating one’s own holidays invites suspension. However, the chronic ditcher who uses everything from Yom Kipur to Chinese New Year as an excuse to escape classes, bypasses this rule by convincing 146 that’s packaging! Packaging Corporation of America - - A Tenneco Company 300 WEST MAIN STREET • GRIFFITH, INDIANA 46319 his best friend whose voice is still changing to call the office and imitate his dad’s bass. With a little help from a handkerchief over the receiver, the ruse passes unnoticed. Students 2, System 0. Smoking in the restrooms is definitely taboo, except for those who manage to sample the forbidden fruit without being detected. Stashed in the inner recesses of “the john,” they station a look out inside the door to warn of foes approaching, just as Indians use smoke signals to indicate danger. In this case, the alarms put out the smoke. Students 3, System 0. “A decent and decorous coverage of the body is expected at all times,” according to the revised dress code. But when Mary dons her midriff top, she must escape discovery. When authority glances in her direction, the midsection of Mary’s body vanishes as she slouches to hide the evidence. Mary eludes suspension and the system. Chalk up another one for the students. Students 4, System 0. Pick a rule, any rule, no matter how ironclad it seems. Search out every loophole, then scheme, plot and concoct. That’s how to beat the system. 147 Besides informing the public on financial matters, Mr. Kenneth Manifold, assistant superintendent, attends to personnel problems. Along with enforcing school policies, Mr. Robert Kurtz, superintendent, acts as the executive of School Board. One of Mr. Tharen J. White ' s main goals as principal is to get to know students better through his open door policy. Administration. The word is synonymous with the picture of ogres hunched over desks, ready to pounce on cowering students or worse — suspending them for laughing too loud in the halls. But really, the superintendent and other school officials work for students, not against them. School Board members Mr. Richard Anderson, Dr. Charles Puntillo and Mr. Milford Christenson work together to hire faculty members, revise curriculum and create school policy. Aiding in this operation of the schools. Superintendent Robert Kurtz acts as executive for the Board and is in charge of seeing that school policy is enforced. Fightening as it may sometimes seem, a visit to Principal T. J. White ' s or Assistant Principal Sam Cox ' s office for a personal conference isn ' t always for a disciplinary reason. I think I have an open door policy for both students and teachers, Mr. White said. I like to spend time walking through the halls and visiting classrooms getting to know students better. Mr. White and Mr. Cox also supervised extra-curricular activities. Administration. The people behind the word are usually thought of as demons who were placed on earth to hinder students ' races to the lunch room or against the tardy bell. But they are whom students turn to when problems arise. School board members, Mr. Milford Christenson Mr. Richard Anderson and Dr. Charles Puntillo, meet twice a month to discuss school policies. Mrs. Leona Kane, school system treasurer, balances the bi-monthly payroll for the employees of the six Griffith schools. Besides arranging summer classes and the adult education program, assistant principal, Mr. Sam Cox regulates all extra-curricular activities. 149 The responsibilities of Mrs. Mary Earp, school nurse, covers a wide range from giving hearing and sight te sts to bandaging cuts ana bruises. She also sponsors Medical Careers Club. Pupil personnel director, Mr. Charles O ' Rourke ' s daily routine consists of writing out tardy passes and blue slips in addition to conducting detention sessions. Under the direction of Mr. Art Fiscus the audio-visual department supplies teachers with filmstrips, movies, records and mimeographed tests. In her first year as a librarian, Mrs. Helene Call becomes familiar with ordering magazines, checking out books and collecting overdue fines. The library is kept up to date by Mrs. Dorothy Moehman, head librarian, whose job includes ordering new books, magazines and periodicals. u 150 Students heavy load lightened by ‘ EXTRAS’ I wouldn ' t have worked as pupil personnel director for 21 years if I didn ' t like the job. If I didn ' t like students, I ' d be in an insane asylum by now . . — Mr. Charles O ' Rourke. So the story goes of the people who lighten the load of students and teachers. Keeping track of absentees and truancies, Mr. Charles O ' Rourke scheduled conferences and issued student suspensions. What courses do I need for college? and How can I get financial aid? are a few questions Mr. Jim Carretson, head guidance counselor, is asked by upperclassmen. As head football coach and director of athletics and student activities, Mr. Jim Bartlett divided his time between scheduling events and checking club constitutions. Copying classroom materials, Mr. Art Fiscus, A-V director, dispatched movies and records. Biographies and fiction stories supplied by Head Librarian Dorothy Moehlman provided entertainment and education for students. During the year stomach aches and headaches became familiar to Mrs. Mary Earp, school nurse. Sophomore guidance counselor, Mrs. Pat Richardson devotes her time to sponsoring the cheerleaders and scheduling and counseling. Taking time out from her regular obligations, junior guidance counselor. Miss Janet Oyler also sponsors Booster Club. Besides scheduling school athletic events, Mr. Jim Bartlett, school activities and athletic director, is also head football coach. EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT TEACHERS Teachers. The connotation of the word leaves varied impressions on a student’s mind, most vastly different from the dictionary version — “one who teaches or instructs.” In the students’ book, there’s the you-can-get-away- with-murder type, contrasted by the teacher who rules the class with an iron hand; adding just a dash of good old-fashioned sadism when assigning class projects. Students rate teachers in other ways too. Evaluations of teacher personalities range from the “I didn’t learn nothing from that English teacher, but I did have fun,” to “She sure piled on the homework but at least I learned the material.” How do teachers view themselves? their job? the students in the school? The REFLECTOR questioned various teachers: Do you have any goals you set for yourself as a teacher? I’d like to have students enjoy learning the material as much as I enjoy teaching it. — Mrs. Margaret Clark I have certain goals I set for myself. My goal is to get the student to understand what I teach. I may not cover the whole book, but what I covered, the students will understand. — Mrs. Connie Karlowitz One of my goals is to try to interest every student in my class. Also, to give students the understanding that learning can be fun in addition to being work and that even hard work can be fun. — Mrs. Drorthy Blum How difficult is it to keep your personal opinions of students out of his grades? Personal oppinions never enter into a student’s grade. — Mrs. Karlowitz. You can’t let the student’s personality affect his grade. — Mr. Rick Talley What are the rewards of teaching? One reward is seeing a former student become successful and being able to think that maybe you’ve contributed something. — Mrs. Blum One of the greatest rewards of teaching is the realization that you’ve played a part in the development A teacher’s day often includes more than lesson plans. Mr. Terry Crowe’s thoughts turn from the classroom to the field. Instructing individuals as well as groups, Mr. Joe Glassford points out the parts of a lawn mower engine to Phil Britton. faculty doubles as sponsors, coaches TEACHERS As the dismissal bell rings at 2:55 p.m. students dash to their lockers, grab their coats and books and leave for home. But the school is not completely empty. As some students stayed for play practice or swimming workouts teachers remained too. I never get a chance to leave till at least 4 p.m. One hour is insufficient time to complete labs, so I stay and help my students finish them, said a biology teacher. The only trouble is my husband gets a little cranky waiting for his dinner. Although teachers don ' t get paid for staying after, they still found time to help confused students with their algebra story problems or a Shakespeare quiz. Of the 50 faculty members, 18 sponsored clubs and activities ranging from magazine sales to graduation preparations, while seven coached teams. Students often complained of having to stay up till midnight to finish an English composition titled, My Most Memorable Summer, but teachers remained up to grade not only that one composition but 150 more. Why do teachers stay after school? Mrs. Margaret Clark, English teacher said, I sponsor FTA because teaching is my ambition and I like to share my interest with the students. Another teacher explained, I enjoy being around kids. First year teacher Mrs. Jeannie Babinec taught foods I, clothing Ml and preparation for adult liv- ing and sponsored Senior Class. Economics and government teacher Mr. Lee Baldwin sponsored Chess Club and Sophomore Class. During the summer he vacationed in Florida. A trip through the Smoky Mountains highlighted chemistry and biology teacher Mrs. Sandra Beahm’s summer. Completing his second year at Griffith, Mr. Richard Beeson taught plane and solid ge- ometry and consumer math. Science department chairman, Mr. H.F. Besch taught chemistry, advanced chemistry and physics and still found time to sponsor Junior Class and Chess Club. Student Council sponsor, Mr. William Birk taught economics, cadet teach- ing and U.S. history. Traveling in Europe and to the French quarter of Canada took up most of French and English teacher Mrs. Dorothy Blum’s summer. Mr. Frank Burke taught physical edu- cation and health and served as head track and assistant football coach . Discovering muscles they never Liu u thev h.Hl. ' coaches revert In their chiUlhoocI avs as thev rare for the finish line tlurinu the tricvcle rare on Hornet ominu Activities it’ht. m % v m ■ U f I A sponsor to the Senior Class, Mrs. Ruth Carmi- chael taught general and advanced biology. Tak- ing part in the new phase elective program, Mrs. Margaret Clark taught five mini-courses and sponsored FTA. Adviser to News Bureau, Panther Press and Reflector, Miss Pat Clark was president of the Indiana High School Press Asso- ciation and also sponsored Quill and Scroll. Home economics and clothing teacher Mrs. Ani- ta Crabtree ' s activities included traveling west and fishing with her family. Mr. Noel Cross taught seventh grade, eighth grade and the high school concert band. During the summer months he enjoyed fishing and sightseeing in his travel trailer. Antique club sponsor Mr. Carl Dalton taught U.S. history, psychology and sociology. Physical education and health instructor Mr. Ron Divjak marked his first year as Griffith head basketball coach. Marriage highlighted the summer for physical education and health teacher Mrs. Cathy Eikenberry. Mrs. Susie El Naggar who taught geometry and plane geometry, spent the summer finishing her graduate work and vacationing in the new phase elective program. Mrs. Judith Erickson taught five different English classes. First year teacher, Mr. David Fisher taught IPS and biology I, II and enjoys bowling and tennis in his leisure time. Physical education and health teacher. Miss Linda Fryer sponsored girl ' s volleyball, basket- ball and track. She spent her summer camping in Minnesota. Speech Club sponsor and assistant golf coach, Mr. Glenn Gambel instructed four English mini- courses. In addition to teaching woods X, woods I, II and power mechanics. Mr. Joseph Glassford enjoys woodworking in his spare time. National Honor Society sponsor and senior English teach- er Mr. Charles Harkin traveled extensively as he went to the British Isles during the summer. Pol- itics, reading and bridge are Mrs. Betty Holm- gren’s hobbies, who also taught shorthand I, II. III. IV and secretarial practice. Mrs. Connie Karlowicz, who was married this summer, taught algebra I, II, 111,1V and sponsored Sophomore Class and Y-Teens. Work study teacher Mr. Alan Kastimpalis taught English, history, science and math. He also likes outdoor recreation and camping. Returning from a can- oe trip into the Canadian wilderness, business department head Mr. Dick Koval taught ac- counting and business math. Mr. Martin Kus taught world history and world geography during his first year. Traveling from the West Coast to the East with her family, Mrs. Suzanne Lamfalusi returned and taught U.S. history and sponsored Y-Teens. Serving as pool director and swimming coach, Mr. Dan Leslie taught woodshop. He enjoys making violins, swimming, jogging, fishing and hunting. 155 staff imparts gathered knowledge EDUCATORS 1 Mr. Harold Mack’s chief hobbies are playing golf and playing ball with his grandson. Besides teaching world history, he taught health and safety in summer school. Camping enthusiast and math department head, Mr. James Mason taught calculus, trigonometry, analytic geome- try and algebra. Sports, fishing and cars are machine shop teacher Mr. George McClure’s hobbies. Restaurant management and traveling are the interests of sophomore English teacher Miss Sharon McLean. Sophomore sponsor Mr. L.E. Owen taught world history. Sponsor of Senior Class and foods 1,11 teacher, Mrs. Pearson enjoys playing basketball and other outdoor activities. Business teacher Mrs. Kyra Perry taught typing I, II, III, IV and cler- ical practices. During the summer, physical education, health and safety instructor Mr. Dave Price played semi-pro baseball and enjoyed scu- ba diving and springboard diving. Chinook fishing, hunting, and golfing are the outdoor hobbies of typing and data processing teacher Mr. Way ne Price. Scorer for football and basketball games, Mr. Donald Ray also instruct- ed Government. Golf coach, Mr. Charles Ricks taught drawing, painting, arts and crafts and art appreciation. His interests include hunting, fish- ing, camping and guns. Sports minded drafting teacher, Mr. Dan Schroeder enjoys golf, softball and football. Pantheretts sponsor and sophomore English teacher, Mrs. Cathe Sivulich spent her summer attending Northern Arizona University and boat- ing and waterskiing. Instrumental teacher Mr. Robert Sohn also directs the high school sym- phonic, pep and dance bands. Interested in nightclub entertaining and summer musical theater is junior and senior high choral music director, Mr. Craig Spaulding. Drama sponsor, Mr. G.R. Spejewski taught English, speech and drama. Sponsor of the Senior Class, Mr. Stephen Stan- czak also taught U.S. history. During the sum- mer he camped and fished. Besides sponsoring the Junior Class, math and business law teacher Mr. John Talley traveled from Florida to the Rockies. Mr. Ray Weaver, assistant drama direc- tor and foreign language department chairman, instructed Spanish 1,11,1V. He enjoys foreign trav- el and taking part in the theatrical productions. Mr. Robert Witt taught arts and crafts, art appre- ciation, ceramics, sculpture and enjoys golf, bowling and fishing. 156 SECRETARIES, CUSTODIANS, COOKS YIELD SERVICES Mention the word musical to most people and images of star performances of opening nights are brought to mind. But, hidden behind the scenes, escaping the audiences ' notice, backstage workers keep the Play functioning. Now mention the word school. This time thoughts of teachers, principals or students are conjured up. But, just as a play has its backstage crew, the school has people working behind the scenes to keep the system operating. Planning over 170 different menus for more than 83,900 junior and senior high students, cafeteria staffers strived to provide nourishing lunches in spite of spiralling food prices. Maintenance workers acted as plumbers, electricians, and gardeners in addition to doubling as bus drivers. Over 150 miles were added to the odometer each week as buses provided transportation for students living outside a one-mile radius of the school. Secretaries coped not only with answering phones and checking bills but also with a myriad of students ' questions ranging from What class am I in? to Can I have a pass? School mail and bills are sorted by main office secretary Mrs. Muriel Bell. Secretary Mrs. Mary Plohg files all records and tabulates club purchase orders. Guidance secretary Pat Sanders writes out admission slips and records grades. 157 Distribution of equipment and films is arranged by Audio-Visual secretary Mrs. Linnet Szurgot. Tasks like mimeographing worksheets are performed by Audio-Visual secretary Mrs. Donna Santini. Hello, Mom, I forgot my money for my a. graduation announcements b. senior pictures c. robe rental, and I need it today,” a senior girl cries into the telephone at school. As students moved up in rank to upperclassmen, they found new money demands. While many seniors’ interests turned away from school activities, enough classmates combined their efforts in constructing a float for the Running the Senior Class are officers, pres. John Lindsey; sec’y. Carolyn Tzitz; treas. Sue Jeremiah, and v. pres. Bill Konopasek. Homecoming parade which won second place honors. Contraversies involving the Homecoming bonfire caused many to seriously doubt it’s existence. But with only four hours to collect wood, the Class of 1974 came through and built the much debated bonfire. A new responsibility of the seniors was sponsoring the winter turnabout dance. Formerly set up by the Girls Athletic Association, the dance was in danger of being abolished due to lack of funds and interest. But class officers and sponsors took over and created the “Magic of Winter.” Mary Kimberly Adams — track 2; GAA 2; Booster Club 2-4; Cheerleader 2-4; Honor Society 3,4; REFLECTOR 4, subscriptions; Homecoming queen candidate; cheer- leading camp 2-4. June Ann Aldrin — Booster Club 2-4; Executive Council 2-4; GAA 2,3; Pantherettes 2-4, treas. 3, pres. 4. Rick M. Alexander — track 2; cross country 2,3; Concert Choir 2,3; DECA 4. Theresa Karol Alexander — basketball 2,3; GAA 2-4; Y-Teems 3. Lon- ny Dale Alger — Band 2-4; Honor Society 3,4. Tyann Alger — Booster Club 2; GAA 2; REFLECTOR 3,4; business; journalism workshop 4. Bradford James Al- len — track 3; tennis 4; drama 2; Executive Council 3.4; class pres. 2; Madrigals 3; Lettermen 4. Stephanie Kay Alley. Gregory Lee Allman — Swimming 2-4; Lettermen 3,4; Band 2; drama 2-4; Executive Council 3,4; Honor Society 3,4, sec. 4; photographer 2-4; Speech team 2,3; Boys ' State alternate. Kim E. Anderson — Executive Council 2,3; Student Council 2. Ron Aumiller. Debbie L. Baker — DECA 3. Sue M. Bak- er. Kathleen Ann Ballan — Booster Club 2-4; drama 2- 4; GAA 2; Honor Society 4; Pantherettes 3,4; Y-Teens 2, 4. David Allen Baran — football 2-4; All-Conference 4; Baseball 2-4; Lettermen 2-4; Honor Society 2-4. Judith Ellen Barenie — basketball 2-4; track 3; GAA 2-4; Band 2-4; Booster Club 2-4; Executive Council 4; Y- Teens 3,4, treas. 4. Eugene Richard Barnard. Steve N. Baroevich — Band 2-4. James A. Bathurst — drama 3, 4; Science Club 2. John Bathurst. Brad Lee Belush — golf 2; swimming 2,3; Student Council 2-4, pres. 4. Gary Eugene Bertsch. Lester Alan Blythe — basketball 2-4; football 2-4; track 2-4, captain 4; Lettermen 2-4, v. pres. 4; Honor Society 3,4. Prom King candidate. Linda Ann Bodnar — Y-Teens 2. Barry Dean Boose. Deborah Lynn Borden — track timer 3; swimming tim- er 3,4; drama 2,3. Paul D. Boyce — football 2; baseball 2; DECA 3. Gail Marie Brasel. Lawrence J. Briski — Quill and Scroll 3.4; PANTHER PRESS 3,4, photographer. Nancy Ann Broertjes — Chess Club 2; Medical Careers 4. Christina Diane Brown — Booster Club 2-4, senior rep., sweater girl; Executive Council 4; Student Council 3,4. Janice Rae Brown — Booster Club 2.3; Concert Choir 2.3; Executive Council 3; Girls ' Glee 4. Daniel L. Buck. Bonnie Jane Butl er — Booster Club 2; Medical Careers 3,4; Girls ' State delegate. Ken Buzea — basketball 2-4; football 2-4; baseball 2-4, All-Conference 4; Lettermen 2-4. Jane Ransom Campbell. Kent W. Campbell. Margie Ann Canham. Barbara Jean Carder — GAA 2; Girls ' Glee 2- 4. John Caron. Barbara Ann Castel — Speech Team 2: Y-Teens 2,3. Diane Lorraine Cernia — Concert Choir 4; Girls ' Glee 3. Edward James Cernia. Rory Cheffer. Grace L. Coduti. Brenda Ann Colburn — Booster Club 2-4; Executive Council 2,3. GAA 2; Student Council 3,2. Jeffrey Lee Colby — PANTHER PRESS 3, advertising. Craig Norris Collet — track 2.3: cross country 2,3, — All-Conference 2.3; Lettermen 2,3; Prom King. Rena Annette Collier — DECA 3. reporter; GAA 2.3; Girls ' Glee 2. Wayne R. Collins. Sheila Rae Curnutt — Booster Club 2. 3; Concert Choir 2.3; GAA 3; REFLECTOR 3.4, ass ' t. advertising 3, advertising photography 4. Susan Lynn Curry — band 2-4; Pantherettes 3.4; Chess Club 3. Anne C. Cvetetich — swimming timer 3, 4; drama 3. John Wayne Cygan — basketball 2-4; football 2; base- ball 2-4, Honorable Mention 3; Lettermen 3.4; Execu- tive Council 2.3. Jean Darnell. Elizabeth Ann Davids — Booster Club 2,3: GAA 2,3; Pantherettes 3.4 Dan Steven Davis — DECA 3.4. Camille Su Deets. Michelle Josephine Deja — Girls Glee 3.4. Don L. DeLong — Concert Choir 3; drama 2.3. Susan Pearl DeReamer — volleyball 2; GAA 2-4; Booster Club 2-4. Judy Lynn DeSantiago. Janice Elizabeth Dickens — Band 2; drama 2,4; GAA 2,3; Pantherettes 2-4. Candi Dittrich. David Elmer Doctor — Science Club 2,3. George M. Doppler. Kathleen Leona Doppler — Booster Club 2,3; Concert Choir 2; Executive Council 2; GAA 2; Girls ' Glee 3,4. Stretching like a rubber band Linda Franz, strives to reach the ball in order to score extra points during the volleyball game. Seniors sponsor turnabout; conjure up ‘magic of winter’ 160 Dean Alan Duncan — basketball 2; football 2-4; Most Improved Back 3; track 2,3; intramurals 3,4; Letter- men 3,4. pres. 4; Honor Society 3,4; Prom King candi- date; Boys ' State delegate. Edward LeGrande Eanes — Band 2-4; drama 2.3 Melody Ann Edwards. Murl David Eley. Patricia Lynn Evans — FTA 4, vice president 4. Linda L. Farris — Booster Club 2-4; drama 2; FTA 3,4; GAA 2-4; Y-Teens 3,4. Pamela S. Fatter — Band 2-4; Booster Club 2; GAA 2: Girls ' Glee 2,3. John Mark Feeny — tennis 3,4; co-captain 4; baseball 2,3; intramurals 2; Lettermen 3,4. Cathy Sue Ferguson — Booster Club 2; GAA 2. Scott Warren Ferry — football 2; drama 2,4. John Joseph Fitzgerald — band 2,4, sec’y. 4; drama 2; Honor Society 3,4; PANTHER PRESS 4, cartoonist. Roger Lynn Ford — football 2-4: Lettermen 3 4; sec. 4; band 2-4, v. pres. 4; Executive Council 4; Student Coun- cil 3,4 Robert Wade Foster. Gene H. Fountain — foot- ball 2-4; track 3; wrestling 2-4. Jacqueline Marie Frailey — GAA 2; Girls ' Glee 2; Student Council 2. Linda Joan Franz — volleyball 2-4, captain 4; GAA 2-4; Booster Club 2-4; Girls’ Glee 2,3; Pantherettes 2; class treas., 2. Steve Freeman — football 2-4; track 2-4; wrestling 2-4; Lettermen 4; Band 2,3 Beth Michelle Fulka — Booster Club 2,3; drama 2-4; GAA 2,3. Mark E. Fulgraf — track 2; cross country 2,3. John N. Galam- bos — football 2-4, All-Conference 4; basketball 2-4; Lettermen 2-4; Band 2-4; Student Council 2 . It only takes a few minutes to get a good deal on a watch at Criffith Jewelers They have quality watches and other jewelry at reasonable prices. Don ' t let time run out on you. — Griffith Jeweler, 235 N. Broad St. Griffith, 838-3010. When your car won’t run, don’t be out of luck, go to Marcus and rent-a-car or rent-a-truck. They have over 100 cars for you to choose from. — Marcus Rent-a-Car, 8840 Indianapolis Blvd., Highland, 838-0200. 161 Ken A. Galik — basketball 2-4; baseball 2-4; Lettermen 3,4. Susan Margaret Gall — Concert Choir 2,3; GAA 2,3; Y-Teens 4; Medical Careers 4. Barbara Lee George. Alan W. Giffin. Gary L. Glass. Jeff Rinn Glass — football 2-4; Chess Club 4. Sheila Marie Glover — track 3,4; GAA 2-4; Band 2-4; drama 2- 4; Executive Council 4; FTA 2-4, sec ' y. 3, pres. 4; Stu- dent Council 4; Medical Careers 3,4; Concert Choir 3. Charles Daniel Godfrey — intramurals 4; Chess Club 3, 4. Julie Ann Godlewski — drama 2; GAA 2. Anna Marie Ferrina Gomez. Angela Gonda. Anna Marie Gonzales — track 2.3; GAA 2,3; Booster Club 2. Mark Alan Govert — golf 2-4; Let- termen 3,4. Linda Kay Graun — Band 2; Concert Choir 3; DECA 3,4, sec ' y. 4; drama 2,3; Honor Society 3,4; Pantherettes 3; Student Council 3. Vern Harold Green — swimming 2; drama 2. William Scott Greer — Concert Choir 3,4; drama 3,4; Madrigals 4. Constance Ann Griffin — Booster Club 2, 3; Executive Council 2; GAA 2. Becky Ruth Grimm — Booster Club 2; FTA 3,4. Michael Dean Guerrero — track 2-4; cross country 2-4. Julia Dawn Gunter. Be another Shirley Temple anti dance your way into the hearts of millions Take lessons like these little girls at leanne Is-Schnol of Danee V 7 pie in your Child ol JeomeV Find the Pedaling frantically to the finish line, queen candidate Judy Konopasek takes the lead in the tricycle race, part of Homecoming activities. e majors, minors, redit requirement ) seniors busy lone Ceila Harris — Booster Club 2; Executive Council 3; GAA 2-4; Art Clut 2-4. Louis Jan Helfen — track 2-4; cross country 2-4; Lettermen 3,4; Concert Choir 3; drama 2. Jon Robert Hendrickson — track 2-4; cross country 2- 4; Randy S. Hill — baseball 2. Joseph John Hodor — swimming 2. Lawrence John Hoffman — baseball 2-4; Lettermen 4. When sadness strikes your family or friends call on Kuiper, for funeral services that are fitting. — Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Klcinman. Highland, 923-7800. Pizza is as easy as pie to Mr. Don Knotts owner of Luigi ' s. Pepperoni, sausage, cheese and mushrooms are just a few things found on these fantastic pizzas. — Luigi’s Pizza, 106 S. Broad, Griffith, 923-3232. 163 The Ttvcnty J crse Open Sleigh Go dashing through the snow on a snowmobile from Terpstra’s. Mark Edwards and Lee Ann Terpstra discover there is more than just great motorcycles at Terpstra’s. — Terpstra’s, 1235 45th Street, Griffith, 838-3600. Mike J. Hoffman. Nena Huizenga — Concert Choir 2,4; Girls’ Glee 3.4. Rita Hulett — Booster Club 2; drama 2- 4; GAA 2; Speech Team 2; Y-Teens 2,3. Linda Jean Humble — volleyball 2; Booster Club 2,3; Executive Council 3: Girls ' Glee 2-4; Student Council 3. Robert Michael Humbert — golf 3. Kathy Jillson — Y-Teens 2. Daniel A. Johanson. Carol J� Johnson — Concert Choir 2; drama 2,3; FTA 4; Honor Society 4; Madrigals 3; Girls ' State delegate. Sherry Lynn Jones — track 2,3; GAA 2,3; Pantherettes 3,4. Jeff Jostes. Curtis Clark Hunt — football 4; golf 3,4; tennis 3; Let- termen 4; Band 2-4; Executive Council 4; Student Council 4. Jeff Hunt. Judy Hunt — basketball stat. 3; tennis mgr. 3; basketball 2,3; track 2,3; GAA 2,3; Execu- tive Council 2,3; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Student Council 2,3; REFLECTOR 3,4; academics 3; layout 4; Prom Queen; journalism workshop 4. Loretta Jean Hurst — Booster Club 2-4; Concert Choir 2; GAA 2-4; Girls’ Glee 3,4. Greg W. James — basketball 2,3; football 2,3. Timothy Bruce Jamison — golf 2-4; Lettermen 2-4. Margaret E. Jansen — GAA 2. James Arthur Jarmakow- icz — track 2; FTA 4. Patricia Ann Jarrard — Concert Choir 2,3; drama 2-4; Madrigals 3,4; Science Club 2,3; Speech Team 2; Y-Teens 4. Susan Elaine Jeremiah — volleyball 2-4; captain 4; GAA 2-4; Booster Club 2-4, sec ' y 3, pres. 4; Girls ' Glee 3; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Stu- dent Council 2-4; REFLECTOR 3,4; subscriptions 3; photography 4. Tim Jostes. Ann Marie Jurevis — GAA 2. Leo Joseph Kalemba — baseball mgr. 3,4; Lettermen 4. Kathryn Louise Kapitan. Christy Lu Kasmark — Booster Club 2, 3; GAA 2,3. Ken F. Keelen — DECA 3,4. Thomas Eugene Kemp. Kev- in C. Kennedy. Cathy Jean Key — Band 2-4; Booster Club 2.3: GAA 2.3. Richard Eric Klein. Sharon Kay Knobel. Patricia L. Kolarik — Booster Club 2,3, treas. 3; Honor Society 3,4; Quill and Scroll 3,4, v. pres. 4; Student Council 2-4; TIMES corres. 2; PANTH- ER PRESS 3,4, sports 3, editor 4; class v. pres. 3; jour- nalism workshop 3,4 George Konopasek — basketball 2,3; footbball 2-4; baseball 2; Lettermen 4; Student Council 2. Judy K. Konopasek — basketball 2-4; GAA 2- 4; Executive Council 2,3; Pantherettes 3,4; Homecom- ing queen candidate Karen Jean Konopasek — Boost- er Club 2-4; cheerleader 2-4; GAA 2-4; Executive Coun- cil 2,3; Homecoming queen candidate; cheerleading camp 2-4. William L. Konopasek — Executive Council 2; Student Council 2-4, sec. 4; class treas. 3; v. pres. 4. Linda Sue Kooi — Band 2,3, Concert Choir 3; DECA 3,4; drama 2, 3; GAA 2,3. Kimberly L. Koselke — Booster Club 2-4; Executive Council 3.4; GAA 2,3; Student Council 3,4; Homecoming Queen. Michael C. Kovera. Jackie Ann Kozlica — Concert Choir 4; Girls ' Glee 3,4. Amidst dimmed lights and soft music, Barb George and her escort Bob Ditterline relax with quiet conversation while awaiting the Post-Prom activities. Pamela Diane Krum — Concert Choir 2-4; drama 2,3. Kenneth Paul Kus — football 2-4; track 2; swimming 2, 3; Lettermen 3,4; Student Council 2; PANTHER PRESS 3,4, photographer. Jeri Lynn Kussmaul — volleyball 3,4; Booster Club 3,4; GAA 2-4, sec. 3; swimming timer 3,4; track timer 3,4. Mark Allen Lange — DECA 3,4; pres. 3. Donna Jean LaRue — Booster Club 2; Honor Society 2- 4; v. pres. 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; treas. 4; Speech team 3; Y-Teens 2; Medical Careers 2,3: Reflector 3,4; activi- ties 3, copy 4; Purdue Speech Assembly 3; journalism workshop 4. Michael Lax. Becky R. Lazar — Booster Club 2; GAA 2.3. Ann Lesniak. There’s no place like home! When you ' re ready to build that dream house let Highland Lumber supply the wood. — Highland 2930 Ridge. Postema lets you paint what you think. Don ' t hide those dingy, spotted walls with old, bulky pictures, cover them with a coat of Postema paint. — Postema Paint and Floor Covering, 321 Ridge, Griffith, 838-2050. 166 With a limit of four hours in which to collect wood, John Lindsey, Scott Ferry and John Fitzgerald pile up discarded cartons and boards to produce the traditional Homecoming bonfire. John C. Lindsey — track 2; cross country 2; Most Im- proved 2; Lettermen 2; class pres. 4. Rick Lloyd. Robin Denice Lloyd. Roberta Ann Loomis. Carol Louise Lukacs — Booster Club 2; GAA 2,3. Lynn F. Lukmann — basketball 2-4; GAA 2-4; Booster Club 2- 4; REFLECTOR 3, asst, subscriptions; journalism work- shop 3. Tim J. McClure — football 2,3. Tom McLean. Luxury Living at a Lew Cost Cynthia J. McVey — Booster Club 2,3; GAA 2,3. Paul Henry Magiera — drama 2-4. Cheryl Louise Maglish — Booster Club 2-4, sec’y. 4; GAA 2,3. Diana Patricia Mag- lish — Honor Society 3,4; Y-Teens 2. Robert Allan Mag- lish — Art Club 3,4; v. pres. 3; pres. 4. Edmund Patrick Malone — Boys ' State delegate. Mi- chael Anthony Markovich — football 4; golf 2-4; wres- tling 2,3. Timothy James Mattozzi. Valerie Joan Maug- er — Booster Club 2-4; Sweater Girl 4; drama 3; GAA 2; Girls ' Glee 3,4; Medical Careers 4. Mary Lou Miller — basketball stat. 3; tennis mgr. 3; Booster Club 2; GAA 2; Student Council 2; News Bureau 2; TIMES corres.; PANTHER PRESS 3; News Editor; REFLECTOR 4; se- niors; journalism workshop 3. Tom Miller. John Michael Nelson — wrestling 2-4; Band 2,4; drama 3; Madrigals 3,4. Richard Patrick Newland — track 3; intramurals 2. Linda Norris. Judith Ann Northrup — Concert Choir 3. Steve Novath. Chelsa Marie Nowak — Booster Club 2-4; rep 3; Concert Choir 4; drama 2-4; Executive Council 4; GAA 2,3; Student Council 4. David Wayne Palinca — wrestling 2; Band 2,3. Janet Ann Paluch — Band 2-4; Booster Club 3,4; GAA 2,3. Lynn Marie Paluch — Band 2-4; Booster Club 4. Don James Parsons. Chris Ann Patterson — gymnas- tics 2; GAA 2,3; Booster Club 2-4; cheerleader 3,4, cap- tain 4; drama 2; FTA 4; Madrigals 3; Honor Society 2-4, treas. 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4, sec. 4; Student Council 2; REFLECTOR 3,4; academics 3, editor 4; Prom queen candidate; jornalism workshop 4; cheerleading camp 3,4. Thomas David Paulauski — baseball 2-4; intramur- als 2-4; Lettermen 3,4. Tom Payton. Denise Ann Peg- low — basketball 2; GAA 2-4; Booster Club 2-4; Panth- erettes 3.4, Camp 3,4. Ken Perez. Lawrence Edward Perotti — swimming 2-4; Lettermen 2-4. Timothy S. Pesut — tennis 2-4; Letter- men 4; Band 2,3; Student Council 4. Mary Gayle Ann Petrusic. Scott T. Pierce — DECA 3,4. Mark William Pittman — Science Club 2; Chess Club 3. James Wade Polites — football 2; baseball 2. Debbie Ponikvar. George Mark Popovich — intramurals 3,4. Steve James Popovich — football 2,3; track 2; wres- tling 2. William Wesley Potts — track 2; tennis 2; band 2-4. Dave Allen Price. Nanelle Joan Price — GAA 2; Panther- ettes 3,4; camp 3. Gerald Richard Purkey — baseball 2. Barbara Jean Rabatin. I I f mi A mt 1 Serving Indiana as one of the largest import car centers. Town Country South sells Fiat ' s, Jaguar’s, Triumph ' s and Volvo’s. — Town Country South, 9745 Spring, Highland, 838-3230. Class breaks graduation tradition; all don same color robes Rummaging through her mother ' s closet and digging into old trunks aided Chelsa Nowak in designing an effective costume to wear during Spirit Week. Ton Ranta. Nick Rastovski. Laurie Diand Redman — basketball 2; GAA 2,3, v. pres. 3. Rosalyn Reeves. If you weren ' t born with a green thumb, let Mary Ann s grow your garden. Roger Walters and John Hodal find all kinds of flowers and plants at Mary Ann’s. — Mary Ann’s Garden Center, 3405 Ridge Rd„ Highland, 838-0015. Diane Roberts. Ruben Rocha. Brian Rotz — swimming 2-4. Deborah Kay Rowe — Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2,4. Edward Rubacha — wres- tling 2; tennis; Lettermen 4. Barbara J. Rusk — GAA 2; Student Council 3; PANTHER PRESS 3, News Bureau 3. Kenneth Glenn Ruttledge — basketball mgr. 2-4; base- ball mgr. 2-4; Lettermen 2-4. Joseph Stanley Rygas — tennis 3.4; Lettermen 3,4; band 3; Student Council 3,4, v. pres. 4. Carol Sue Sand- ers — drama 2; Chess Club 3. Jeri Elizabeth Sanders — Booster Club 2-4, v. pres. 4; Executive Council 3; GAA 2,3; Prom queen candidate; Homecoming queen can- didate. Raymond Allen Sanders — tennis 2,3; Band 2-4; Lettermen 2-4; Chess club 3; Kathleen Ann Santay — basketball 2; Booster Club 2-4; GAA 2-4. Jo Ann Scammerhorn. Mark Jeffrey Schaddt — Band 2-4; Medical Careers 2-4. Victor Schmell — Chess Club 4. Martin Schweitzer. Larry B. Scott. Robert Keith Sexton — tennis 2-4; Lettermen 2-4. Deb- bie Darlene Sharp — drama 3; Girls ' Glee 3,4. Lori Ann Shepkowski — Band 2,3; DECA 3,4, reporter 4; GAA 2, 3. Joni L. Shinabarger — basketball 4; gymnastics 3; GAA 2-4; band 2-4, treas. 3, pres. 4. Linda Louise Shores. ■ • ' -vIC- ft — 8201 Calumet Avenue Munster Illinois 731-7900 Indiana 836-5555 170 Ken A. Shutts — football 2 William Joseph Slankard — Band 2-4; Chess club 3.4. treas. 4. Janice Marie Slupski — Executive Council -4; Honor Society 2-4; Quill and Scroll 3.4. pres. 4; Student Council 4; Y-Teens 2: PANTHER PRESS 2-4, feature editor 3. managing edi- tor 4; journalism workshop 3.4. Sheryl Ann Smiedzin- ski — Booster Club 2,3; Concert Choir 2; Executive Council 2,4; GAA 2-4; Girls ' Glee 4 Karen M. Smith — Booster Club 2,3; GAA 2; Girls ' Glee 2,3, sec. 3. Richard Alan Sohn — Band 2-4; Honor Society 3,4; Student Council 4. Steven Sporinsky — Band 2-4; Hon- or Society 3.4; Chess Club 2-4; Medical Careers 3,4. treas. 4. Daniel Joseph Stanish — band 2-4; Booster Club 2,3; drama 4; Science Club 3; drum major 3,4. Sharon Marie Stas — DECA 3,4 Gail Stinnett. Deborah Kay Stokes — Concert Choir 2; GAA 2; Madri- gals 3; Student Council 2.3; class sec ' y. 3 Karen Dee Swets — Booster Club 2-4, sweater girl; Medical Ca- reers 4. Pamela Jean Tapley — drama 3; Girls ' Glee 4. Lee Ann Terpstra — Band 2,3; Executive Council 4; Student Council 4; News Bureau 3,4. chief 4. Karen Marie Thiel — basketball 2; GAA 2; Booster Club 2-4; drama 2. Like many students looking for extra money or a profitable way to spend their spare hours, Roger Ford and Brad Allen discover that a part time job has many advantages. I Costumed and made-up to match their roles, Greg Allman and Scott Greer feel confident on stage during the presentation of Brigadoon. Jack Eugene Thomas — Band 2-4; drama 2-4; Speech team 2: Student Council 4; National Merit commenda- tion 4. Sherry A. Thompson — basketball 2; track 2; GAA 2-4. Michael Albert Trinks — swimming 2-4; Let- termen 2-4; Band 2-4; drama 3,4. Jeffrey Robert Tuley — basketball 2-4; baseball 2-4; Lettermen 4. Mark Allen Turner. Carolyn Joy Tzitz — gymnastics 2,3; GAA 2,3; Band 2; Concert Choir 2; drama 2-4; Executive Council 2-4; Honor Society 2-4, pres. 4; Pantherettes 3,4; Student Council 3; Girls ' State alternate; class sec ' y. 4. Thomas A. Voss. Robert Dean Wagman — football 2-4; baseball 2-4; Lettermen 3.4. Debbi I. Walley — Booster Club 2; DECA 3,4, tres. 4; Y-Teens 2. Jaylene Ann Walton — Booster Club 2; FTA 3; GAA 2; Girls ' Glee 3. Deborah Lynn Wampler — FTA 4; GAA 2,3. Robert Wathen. Cheryl Ann Welch — GAA 2,3; Pantherettes 3, historian; Student Council 2; REFLECTOR 3,4; business 4. Patricia L. Welch — Booster Club 2; DECA 3,4; GAA 2. Richard Wilding. Ernest August Willman. Dale Michael Wilson — Band 2, 3. Patricia Lee Winters — DECA 3.4; GAA 2,3. Robert Stephen Wright — Honor Society 3. Daniel Brent Wynn — tennis 2-4, Most Valuable Player 3,4; Lettermen 2-4; Concert Choir 3; drama 4; Madrigals 3. Michael Joseph Yadron — Band 2-4; drama 2-4; Honor Society 3,4. Linda Darleen York. John Wayne Young — Concert Choir 3; drama 2-4; Science Club 2,3; Speech Team 2-4; Chess Club 3,4; National Merit commenda- tion 4. Performing chants, cheers and yells which encourage pep, spirit and sportsmanship, Karen Konopasek plays her part in supporting the team. NOT PICTURED Mike Anglin Pam Bauser Kathiann Bikos Mark Bozetarnik Rick Brookhart Cathy Budkis Ed Budney Kathy Carlson Rich Carlson Dave Davis Earl DeLong Dan Donovan Mark Edwards Jesse Elder Bob Erickson Ben Foecke Chris Fox Bill Fouss Randy Gatlin Bob Gniffke Bill Granter Pam Haight Gary Hart Fredna Holmgren Rita Hooewerf Steve Huber Gary Koziewski Litsi Kounelis Janice Lambe Mark Lasher Dave Lewnadowski Doug McClusky Tom Marshall Fidencio Medina Willard Mudd Nick Nash Nancy Newell Debbie Oaker Bob Owensby Laura Patteson Lois Sanchez Jenny Sanders Dave Schultz Joan Scoville Cletis Sharp Jim Smith Jerry Tubbs Laurie Van Dyke Flora Ward Kathy Ward Vern Weathers Adams, Patricia Allton, Kevin Alumbaugh, John Anderson, Brett Armstrong, Sandy Arndt, Kathy Artz, Kim Baccino, Mark Ballard, Phil Baran, Beth Barenie, John Barrios, Vincent Barta, Chris Bartolini, Mary Benjamin, Theresa Bernotus, Susan Bjelich, Paul Blount, David Blythe, Carrie Bokodi, David Booker, Cindy Borchers, Rick Boris, Bryan Botkin, Tricia Bozetarnik, Karen Branson, Vickie Britton, Phil Brown, Lorraine Brownd, Sue Bryant, Karen Budkia, Candy Buikema, Susan Bulla, Laura Bullard, Mark Bures, Karen Burge, David Callender, Ken Carpenter, Dona Carroll, Gina Castillo, Sylvia Catchur, Sue Chappell, Jeff Ciesco, Jeff Cioroianu, Carol Colby, Pat Cole, Charles Combs, Martin Conley, James Connery, Barb Conyers, Robin Creighton, Karen Crider, Cindy Selected by their fellow classmates to make major decisions are class officers Debbie Glass, president; Becky Randolph, vice president; Carolyn Hoshaw, secretary; Sherry Fulkerson, treasurer. 174 What does ham and cheese have in common with juniors? Both are caught in the middle — one between two pieces of bread and another amidst sophomores and seniors. While sophomores adjusted to longer periods and unfamiliar surroundings, seniors dreamed of the day they would whistle “Pomp and Circumstance.” Unconcerned with these experiences, juniors’ thoughts centered around Homecoming and Prom. Drenched jeans and soggy socks resulted as juniors washed cars to raise float funds. Because of an early Homecoming, they began construction only one week before the festivities but still grabbed first place with their float “Melt ' Em Down.” Posters, balloons and crepe paper helped juniors earn second place for their hall, while the tug-of-war signified another junior victory duringSpirit Week. Working to gain money for Prom, juniors badgered friends and relatives to buy magazine subscriptions. Even after extended sales time, they fell short of their $5,000 goal as profits totaled $4,269. After the second planning meeting of Junior Executive Council, “Nights in White Satin was chosen as the Prom theme. 175 Cuppett, Debra Daniels, Vern Davis, Jan Decker, Denise Deedrick, Don Deets, Barry Dell, Steve Delnicki, Mike DeLong, Rose Dembowski, Phil Depa, Dale Dolan, Cindy Donaldson, Bob Donovsky, Jeralyn Dorin, Ben Downing, Patty Duney, Jackie Durbin, Donna Eaton, Nancy Eichensehr, Deborah Ellis, Bryan Embry, Trace Eminhizer, Mark Engle, Nancy Evans, Connie Farley, John Farmer, Gail Fitzgerald, Dave Fleck, Kevin Ford, Doug Forsberg, Jeff Frailey, Nancy Fritz, Sherry Frost, Tim Frye, Judy Fulkerson, Sherry Fuoss, Frank Gardenhire, Connie Gardow, Richard Garvey, Jim Gates, Lou Ann Gatlin, Homer Geary, Raine George, Sarah Giers, Frank Giffin.Cinde Glass, Debbie Godfrey, Chip Gonda, John Good, Sandy Govert, Brad Granter, Mary Griffin, Glenda Grimmett, Mark Hack, Andrea Hall, Kathy Hall, Jim Hall, Valerie Hallowed, Dave Hansen, Kathie Hanson, Dave Hanson, Jerry Harmon, Jane Hart, Mary Heggi, Dan Hess, George Hinton, Gary Hobbs, Crystal Hochstetler, Guy Hodal, John Holme, Cherri Holme, Tom Holmgren, Nancy Hooks, Judy Hopp, Laurie Horvat, John Hoshaw, Carolyn Houchin, Dale Howard, Kathy Huey, Heather Hughes, Vickie Hutchinson, Bill Ingram, Debbie Ippolito, Marlene Isaacs, Kim Ivan, Nancy James, Ron Jandrich, Nada Jansen, Cindy Johnson, Gerry Johnson, Mark Josvai, Doug Kapitan, Karen Kelemen, Mariann Kelley, Sherry HIGHLAND JEWELERS 8610 Kennedy Highland 838-2630 INDIANA FLOORS 2813 Jewett St. Highland 923-5916 Key, Perry King, Kerry Kirk, Wanda Kleinfeldt, Robin Klemoff, Jeff Klimis, Belia Konopasek, Jill Koon, Pam Korzeniewski, Leslie Kocinski, Kathy MINER DUNN 8940 Indianapolis Highland 923-3311 GATLIN PLUMBING HEATING 311 N. 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The y’ll find the perfect place to fit your family. — Rice Realty, 2825 Jewett, Highland, 923-6700. 177 Kregel, Donna Krokroskia, Cheryl Kubacki, Mark Kubacki, Pan Kuhnke, Kurt Kurzeja, Bob Land, Mike Laviolette, Cheryl Lawrence, Vince Leffel, John Leistikow.Cindi Lenz, Laura Lewis, Donald Lieberman, Cindy Little, Larry Littrell, Larry Long, Dianne Long, James Longoria, Linda Lyman, Dan Magiera, Ed Magiera, Randy Maglish, Annette Malick, Dawn Marren, Dan Marsh, Cathy Massa, Denise Mattingly, Jessica Mattingly, Jody Matusz, Daryl Mauck, Bob Maynard, Kent McCabe, Ann McFadden, John McFarland, Michalene Meny, Nancy Metcalf, Brad Miles, John Miller, Dennis Miller, Mark Minsker, Dave Mote, Lynn Funds grow; magazine sales total $4,269 Left, right Keep in step Nancy Engle use s spare hours to practice baton twirling and show her skill at home football games with the band. 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Patti Smith, Steve Spitz, Mark Stanczak, Mark Starek, Bob Stevenson, Debbie Stull, Garry Sufak, Mary Sunny, Allan Surowiec, Bob SweKzer, Greg Szafacz, Ardith Terpstra, Jim Thomas, Jay Ulood With on Engineering Degree Bring your building problems to Munster Lumber where they have everything to build with. Your house will graduate with honors. — Munster Lumber Co., 330 Ridge, Munster, 836-8600. aovosva isioo - Thomas, Ken Thomas, Susan Thompson, Scott Trinks, Stephanie Trinks, Steve Trinosky, Tom Troxel, Scott Trueblood, Brian Turner, Anna Vargo, Barb Valentine, Cindy Van Do el, Vicki Van Horssen, Greg Voges, Craig Voges, Dirk Wagner, Don Walters, Mark Walters, Roger Wease, Darlene Webb, Jenny Webster, Ruth Welch, Nancy Westerfield, Renee Weyhe, Greg Wilcox, Dave Wilcoxson, Mike Wilczynski, Ed Wilkey.Tina Wilkie, Lynn Wilks, Patricia Willerman, Harolene Williams, John Wilson, Cheri Wilson, William Wright, Dave Young, Steve Zablo, Doris Zabrecky, Denice Zenak, Sharon Executive Council organizes committees, constructs float, chooses ‘Nights in White Satin’ as Prom theme As the rope splits, victory smiles pop on faces of juniors as they defeat sophomores in a tug-of-war. NOT PICTURED Becze, Jeff Belew, Jim Builta, Fred Carlson, Fred Carter, Bill Churilla, Jo Drudge, Kathy Evans, Cheryl Gllsinger, Mary Goeb, Bob Howard, Sandy Juratic, Steve Kras, Joe Lopez, Randy McCall, Jim Matthews, David Medine, Lupe Mileusnic, Mitch Murray, Jim Rafalski, Jim Rogers, Denise Saunders, Ray Schmell, Henry Solano, Joe Towle, Gary Vickers, Don Wagner, Dave Ward, Rick Wilkin, Joe Williams, Cinde Williams, Dan Countdown: — 4 weeks till Homecoming Condition: No class officers, no Executive Council. — 3 weeks till Homecoming Condition: No class officers, no Executive Council. — 2 weeks till Homecoming Condition: Novice class officers, and a green Executive Council. — 1 weektill Homecoming Condition: Anxious sophomores and a float with a panther head slowly taking shape out of chicken wire. The late election of class officers set sophomores off to a hectic start. As Homeco ming Sophomore Class officers are Emily Tgrovich, secretary; Missy Summers, president: Sue Galambos, vice president; Betty Konopasek, treasurer. get late start on Homecoming preparations due to delayed election of officers approached sophomores rushed to complete their float which would symbolize 30 hours of molding chicken wire, twisting crepe paper and creating paper flowers. In the end sophomores rated third place for their effort, Burn the Forest. Spirit Week came and passed with the class of 1976 sporting the most participants on Costume Day, Dress Up Day, and Black and Gold Day. Borrowing money used for purchasing crepe paper, spray paint, cardboard and tissue paper from clubs, the class found themselves $58 in debt. Class dues and $32 obtained from bake sales lowered the deficit. Before 378 perplexed and slightly bewildered sophomores could adapt to unfamiliar hallsand new schedules Homecoming concluded and sophomores settled down to routine classes and homework. Aguillon, Gary Alexander, Mickey Alley, Cynthia Amos, Hank Artz, Karla Ashcraft, Carl Augenstine, Brad Baccino, Greg Baker, Mike Balding, Karen Baldner, Chris Ballard, Mike Bandura, Steve Baran, John Barta, Margaret Baxten, Edie Bernath, Sharon Besch, Bob Bierman, Gene Bivins, Paula Bjelich, Deanna Black, Ruth Ann Bobos, Kent Bodnar, Mike Bogucki, Nancy Bokodi, Frank Bolla, Laura Bonilla, Jim Borden, Ken Borkowski, Marty Bradley, Kathy Brasel, Becky Breen, Dennis Bright, Mitch Brown, Brenna Burgwald, Monica Burriss, Roberta Butterfield, Billy Campbell, Kathy Carlson, Belinda 182 Carter, Dave Cassoday, Mike Castellance, Tammy Catchur, Mike Chambers, Tim Cieslak, Cindy Ciesco, Tim Clanton, Barry Clark, Dianne Clark, Robert Coddington, Kevin Coddington, Terry Coffey, Paul Cole, Penny Cook, Bill Cothren, Bob Cottingham, Julie Crook, Diane Csopka, Dale Daniels, Richard Darnell, Tom Deckard, Terri Demeter, Vanessa Dewees, Tim Dixon, Mark Dobosz, Anajean Donovan, Chris Douthit, Dan Dudek, Barb Duke, Jeff Dunlap, Bob Dunmire, Michelle Eaton, Steve Ely, Perry Evans, Jeff Fetla, Jeff Fortner, Judy Foust, Frank Freeman, Julie Galambos, Sue Galich, Danny Galich, Mary Garastik, Pam Gardow, Dave Garmon, Karen Gerrity, Rita Gilland, Debbie Gillis, Jeanne Gilmore, Jeff Glover, Melissa Godfrey, Michele Govert, Jeff Govert, Martin Govert, Pat Gragido, Gerri Gragido, Rick Graun, Debbie Green, Jeff Greer, Sherry Gregory, Mark Grugel, Holly Haight, Phil Haley, Wendy Hall, Allen Hall, Patricia Hamilton, Joann Hansen, Tom Hardin, Cathy Harding, Beth Hart, Jim Hatmaker, Linda Healy,Tom Henderson, Betty Hernandeaz, Gasper Hilbrich, Mike Hill, Denise Hillman, Mike Hochstetler, Debbie Hodor, George Hoffman, George Holevinsky, Kathy Holevinsky, Ken Holloy, Roy Holme, Jeff Holom, Maribeth Hood, Scott Hooks, Jerry Hoshaw, Steve Hosier, Angie Howard, Rick Howard, Roddy Huber, Jeff Huber, Rocky Huizenga, Audrey Hunt, John Hunter, Dave Idukovich, Nancy Imre, Karen Ippolito.Terry Jacobs, Jim Jansen, Holly Jarmakowicz, Ted Jeremiah, Tracy Jergens, Sara Jillson, Christy Johnson, David Johnston, Greg Jones, Julie Joyce, Nancy Kalemba, Debbie Kane, Laura Kasmark, Ray Kasper, Don Kasper, Mary Ann m Voices, decorations, participants yield Pep Flag n 184 Keelen, Kathy Kegebein, Ed Kellogg, Melanie Kennedy, Doug Kime, Elizabeth King, Sheila Knobel, Judy Koplin, Laura Kondrat, Rebecca Konopasek, Betty Konopasek, Rick Koselke, Brenda Kovera, Diane Kowalisyn, Nanette Kraus, Ken Kroslack, Debbie Kroslack, Karyn Krupinski, John Labarge, Darrell Lamprecht, Linda Land, Tina Lanigan, Fran LaRue, David Latondress, Robbi Laudeman, Richard Ledger, Kevin Leffel, James Lenard, Jeff Leytem, Lauralyn Lieberman, Kathy Long, Jim Long, Linda Longoria, Art Loomis, Adeline Louden ber, Terry Lovich, Luke Lundquist, Rick McCarthy, Tom McCarty, Don McCaw, Mickey After the excitement of Friday night football game drive up to Dog and Suds for something good to eat. 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Griffith. 92.M 454. 187 Griffith 838-6970 Raschke, Barb Rash, Mickey Redden, Jason Richard, Ron Richwalski, Jane Riddle, Brenda Rigot, Barb Roark, Sue Roberts, Sharon Rogers, John Rogowski, Joe Ross, Cindy Ross, Mike Rubacha, Alice Rucoba, Bob Russell, John Sanders, Barb Sanders, Julie Schaadt, Patricia Schanlaub, Steve Schmidt, Kathy Schultz, Tina Sharp, Kelly Shelton, Ron Shinabarger, Rob Short, Ken Simones, Joe Siurek, Pat Slaney, Debbie Smith, Debbie Smith, Jeff Smith, Trudy Snow, Jeff Spitz, Bill Spitz, Cyndie Spoerner, Sheryl Spoljoric, Chris Stack, Jerry Stammis, Cheryl Sterling, Steve Holy Doughnuts! Zap! Mike Rover;, stacks the racks full of Dunkin i Donuts. Posv! Marie fresh every t four Incurs. Wham! America s favoritepastry. — Dunkin Donuts, (SOOO W. Ridge Rd., Griffith, Wt-lSlS. c i Delicious Doughnut in rrynutes 188 Ransom, Randy Rutherford, Celeste Selander, Kurt Todd, llene Weathers, Debbie Winebrenner, Ann Stevens, Eddie Stevens, Scott Stewart, Dianne Stivers, Lori Stokes, Dave Stout, Janet Stripe, James Sullivan, Mike Summers, Melissa Sunny, Karen Swihart, Bill Szafasz, Richard Tedesco, Jim Textor, Patti Thomas, Suzanne Thompson, Scott Tienda, Tony Toczek, Guy Toweson, Brian Travis, Kathy Trgovich, Emily Trinajstic, John Troxel, Kevin Urbanik, Jim Van Sickle, Julie Vickers, Peggy Villars, Scott Voss, Tim Walker, Brad Walker, Ryan Walter, Jody Ward, Jeff Watanabe, Keith Wegrzyn, Karol Welch, Bob Whitehead, Sharon Wilcoxson, Dave Wiiczynski, Lauria Wiliams, Betsy Willis, Pam Wilson, Terie Wise, Pam Wood, Carol Yadrin, Rick York, Gene Young, Dave GENERAL INDEX A Adams, Beth, 145 Adams, Kim, 25, 31, 36, 51, 109, 115, 117. 158 Adams, Patricia, 174 Adelsperger, Lori, 144 Augillion, Gary, 182 Aldrin, June, 13, 50, 108, 158 Alexander, Mickey, 182 Alexander, Rick, 38, 158 Alexander, Terri, 158 Alger, Lonny, 31, 158 Alger, Tyann, 25, 31, 51, 158 Allen, Brad, 80, 158, 171 Alley, Cynthia, 182 Alley, Stephanie, 158 ALLIED AUTO SUPPLY, 3 Allman, Greg, 13, 16, 29, 30. 31, 47, 94, 95,158,172 Allman, Scott, 94 Allsbury, Jackie, 69, 189 Allton, Kevin, 68, 174 Alumbaugh, John, 101, 174 AMERICAN CHEMICAL COMPANY, 49 Amos, Hank, 182 Anderson, Brett, 174 Anderson, Kim, 45, 158 Anderson, Richard, 149 Anglin. Mike, 73, 173 ANTIQUE CLUB, 46 ARCO STATION, 174 Armstrong, Sandy, 174 Arndt, Kathy, 174 ART, 32 Artz, Karla, 182 Artz, Kim, 174 Ashcraft, Carl, 182 Augenstine, Brad, 67, 182 Aumiller, Ron, 158 AUSTCEN’S ELECTRIC, 126 Awe, Jackie, 94 B Babenic, Mrs. Jeannie, 154 Baccino, Greg, 182 Baccino, Mark, 174 Jacon, Mr. Bill, 157 Baker, Debb . 158 Baker, Mike, 67, 182 Baker, Sue, 158 Balding, Karen, 64, 182 Baldner, Chris, 182 Baldwin, Mr. Lee, 154 Ballah, Kathy, 31,47,108,158 Ballard, Mike, 182 Ballard, Phil, 174 BAND, 68, 69 Bandura, Steve, 68, 182 BANK OF HIGHLAND, 81 Baran, David 30, 31, 71, 73, 75, 140 158 Baran, John, 182 Baran, Mary Beth, 78, 174 Barenie, John, 174 Barenie, Judy, 13, 47, 69, 158 Barnard, Gene, 158 Baroevich, Steve, 69, 158 Barrios, Vincent, 68, 174 Barta, Chris, 18, 51, 67, 109, 174 Barta, Margaret, 140, 182 Bartlett. Mr. Jim. 70, 116, 151 Bartolini, Mary, 67, 174 BASEBALL TEAM, 96 BASKETBALL TEAM, 87 Bathurst, Jim, 158 Bathurst, John, 158 Bauser, Pam, 67, 173 Baxter, Edie, 12, 108, 182 Beahm, Mrs. Sandra, 154 Becza, Jeff, 181 Beeson, Mr. Richard, 154 Belen, Richard, 181 Belush, Brad, 13, 15, 35, 117, 158 Benjamin, Theresa, 38, 108, 128, 174 Bernath, Sharon, 182 Bernotus, Susan, 64, 174 Berteh.Gary, 158 Besch, Bob, 182 Besch, Mr. Howard, 154 Bierman, Gene, 182 Bikos, Kathiann, 173 Bill, Mrs. Muriel, 157 Birk, Mr. William, 154 Bivins, Pauls, 182 Bjelich, Deanna, 108, 182 Bjelich, Paul, 30,96, 131,174 Black, Ruth Ann, 47, 69, 182 Blount, David, 174 Blythe, Carrie, 29, 108, 174 Blythe, Lester, 30, 31, 35, 73, 74, 75, 101.158 BLYTHE’S SPORT SHOP. 43 Blum, Mrs. Dorothy, 154 Bobus, Kent, 69, 80, 182 Bodnar, Linda, 158 Bodnar, Mike, 182 Bogucki, Nancy, 182 Bokodi, David, 69, 174 Bokodi, Frank, 58, 182 Bolla, Laura, 19, 25, 69, 182 Bonilla, Jim, 67, 182 Booker, Cindy 69, 174 Boose, Barry, 158 BOOSTER CLUB, 104 A. P. BONAVENTURA MD.. 42 Borchers, Rick, 174 Borden, Debbie, 139, 159 Borden, Ken, 182 Boris, Bryan, 19, 174 Borkowski, Marty, 182 Botkin, Tricia, 47, 67, 174 Boyce, Paul, 159 Bozetarnik, Karen, 38, 64, 174 Bozetarnik, Mary, 173 Bradley, Kathy, 69, 182 Branson, Vickie, 64, 174 Brasel, Becky, 47, 182 Brasel, Gail, 159 Breen, Dennis, 182 Brendal, Doug, 141 Bright, Mitch, 182 Brill, Mrs. Barbara, 19 Briski, Larry, 29, 31,132,159 Britton, Phil, 153, 174 Broertjes, Nancy, 47, 159 Brookhart, Rick, 173 Brown, Brenna, 25, 26, 52, 68, 182 Brown, Chris, 13, 104,159 Brown, Janice, 64, 1 59 Brown, Lorraine, 69, 174 Brownd, Sue, 38, 174 BRUM M’S BLOOM IN BARN. 48 Bryank, Karen, 174 Buck, Dan, 36, 159 Budkis, Candy, 174 Budkis, Cathy, 173 Budney, Ed, 173 Buikema, Susan, 13, 18, 111, 131 174 Builta, Fred, 181 Bulla, Laura, 38, 174 Bullard, Mark, 6, 174 Bures, Karen, 47, 174 Burge, David, 174 BURGERS. 11 Burgwald, Monica, 182 Burke, Mr. Frank, 102, 154 Burriss, Roberta, 64, 182 BUSINESS, 54 Butler, Bonnie, 47, 50, 159 Butterfield, Billy, 182 Buzea, Ken, 7, 30,73,96,159 C Callendar, Ken, 54, 67, 73, 127, 174 CALUMET ACE HARDWARE, 104 CALUMET CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, 75 CALUMET PRESS, 120 CALUMET RENTALS. 132 Campbell, Jane, 67, 159 Campbell, Kathy, 69, 182 Campbell, Kent, 159 Canham, Margie, 159 Cuppett, Debra, 69, 175 Carder, Barb, 64, 159 Carlson, Belinda, 68, 69, 182 Carlson, Kathy, 173 Carlson, Rich, 173 Carmichael, Mrs., Ruth, 155 Caron, John, 159 Carpenter, Donna, 38, 64, 174, 181 Carroll, Gina, 13, 67,73, 174 Carter, Barb, 9, 106 Carter, Billy Dean, 181 Carter, Dave, 183 Castel, Barb, 159 Castillo, Sylvia, 174 Cassoday, Mike, 183 Castellance, Tammy, 183 CONNIE CASUALS, 54 Catchur, Mike, 101, 183 Catchur, Susan, 25, 47, 174 Cernia, Diane, 67, 159 Cernia, Ed, 159 Chambers, Tim, 183 Chappell, Dick, 96, 97 Chappell, Jeff, 30, 68,101,174 CHEERLEADERS, 109 Cheffer, Rory, 159 Chermak, Larry, 96 CHESS CLUB, 46 CHRISTENSON ' S CHEVROLET, 131 Christenson, Mr. Milford, 149 CHUCK GARD INSURANCE, 42 Churilla, Jo, 21,140,181 Ciesco, Jeff, 30, 73, 74, 174 Ciesco, Tim, 183 Cieslak, Cindy, 183 Cieslak, Randy, 96 Cioroianu, Carol, 11, 13, 50, 69, 101, 108, 174 Clanton, Barry, 183 Clark, Dianne, 109, 114, 183 Clark, Mrs. Margaret, 155 Clark, Mark, 73 Clark, Robert, 183 Clark, Miss Pat, 155 Coddington, Kevin, 183 Coddington, Terry, 67, 183 Codduti, Grace, 159 Coffey, Paul, 183 Colburn, Brenda 159 Colby, Alan, 38, 174, 186 Colby, Jeff, 159 Cole, Charles, 67, 125, 174 Cole, Penny, 183 Collet, Craig, 30, 101,142,159 Collet, Mr. John, 80 Collier, Rena, 159 Collins, Wayne, 159 Combs, Martin, 38, 47, 94, 174 CONCERT CHOIR, 64 Conley, James, 174 Connery, Barb, 67, 141, 174 Conyers, Robin, 174 Cook, William, 68, 183 Cooper, Kathy Cothren, Robert, 183 L.ottingham, Julie 183 Cox, Mr. Sam, 149 Crabtree, Mrs., Anita, 155 Creighton, Karen, 136, 174 CRESTVIEW APARTMENTS. 776 Crider, Cindy, 174 Cronk, Mrs. Y., 157 Crook, Diane, 183 CROSS COUNTRY TEAM, 77 Cross, Mr. Noel, 68, 155 Crowe, Mr. Terry, 153 Csonka, Dale, 183 CURLE SHOPPE . 74 Curnutt, Sheila, 25, 31, 159 Curry, Sue, 69,108,159 Cvetetich, Anne, 159 Cygan, John, 30, 53, 96, 160 D Dalton, Mr. Carl, 155 DAIRY RICH ICE CREAN, 102 Daniels, Richard, 183 Daniels, Vern, 175 Darnell, Jean, 160 Darnell, Tom, 67, 183 Davids, Tootsie, 32, 108, 160 Davis, Dave, 38, 173 Davis, Don, 160 Davis, Jan, 74, 175 DECA, 38 Deckard, Terri, 67, 183 Decker, Denise, 174, 175 Deedrick, Don, 30, 80, 175 Deets, Barry, 175 Deefs, Camille, 160 Deja, Michelle, 64, 160 Dell, Steve, 101, 175 Delnicki, Mike, 175 DELOCK’S, 82 Delong, Donald, 160 Delong, Earl, 173 Delong, Rose, 175 Dembowski, Phil, 175 Demster, Vanessa, 183 Depa, Dale, 175 DeReamer, Sue, 160 DeSantiago, Judy, 160 Dewees, Tim, 183 Dickens, Janice, 108, 160 Ditterline, Bob, 165 Dittrich, Candi, 160 Divjak, Mr. Ron, 153, 155 Dixon, Mark, 183 Dobosz, Anajean, 183 Doctor, David, 159 DOG-N-SUDS, 185 Dolan, Cythia, 67, 106, 109, 175 Donaldson, Robert, 175 Donovan, Christine, 13, 31, 67, 108 183 Donovan, Dan, 173 Donovsky, Jeralyn, 38, 175 Doppler, George, 160 Doppler, Kathy, 64, 130, 160 Dorin, Ben, 175 Douthit, Dan, 67, 183 Downing, Patricia, 175 Drodz, Mrs. £., 157 Drudge, Kathy, 181 Dudek, Barb, 47, 183 Duke, Jeffrey, 183 Duncan, Dean, 30, 31, 50, 73, 101, 161 Duney, Jackie, 64, 175 DUNKIN DONUTS, 188 Dunlap, Bob, 183 Dunmire, Michelle, 183 Durbin, Donna, 67, 175, 176 Dykstra, Mark, 189 E Eanes, Ed, 68, 161 Earp, Mrs. Mary, 47, 150 Eaton, Nancy, 38, 175 Easton, Steve, 183 Edwards, Mark, 47, 164, 173 Edwards, Melody, 161 Eichenseher, Deborah, 175 Eikenberry, Mrs. Kathy, 155 EINHORN ' S TOWN COUNTRY, 126 Elder, Jesse, 173 Eley, Murl, 161 Ellis, Bryan, 175 ELLIS REED, 104 El Naggar, Mrs. Susie Ely, Perry, 183 Embry, Trace, 175 Eminhizer, Mark, 73, 175 EMSINGS SUPER MARKET, 72 ENGLISH, 20 Engle, Nancy, 47, 68, 69, 175, 178 ENNIS REALTORS. 83 Erickson, Bob, 30, 53, 101, 102, 173 Erickson, Mrs. Judith, 155 Evans, Cheryl, 175, 181 Evans, Jeff, 30, 69, 80, 183 EVAN ' S OIL, 60 Evans, Patti, 52, 161 F FATEN-MILLER FUNERAL GARDEN INC.. 128 FALVEY ' S CLOTHING STORE, 7 Farley, John, 67, 175 Farmer, Gail, 175 Farris, Linda, 52, 161 Fatter, Pam, 47, 69, 161 Feeney, John, 30, 69, 78, 80, 161 Ferguson, Cathy, 161 Ferry, Scott, 125, 161,167 Fetlas, Jeff, 31 Filipa, John FIRST BANK OF WHITING, 65 Fiscus, Mr. Art, 150, 151 Fisher, Mr. David, 155 Fitzgerald, Dave, 94, 175 Fitzgerald, John, 31, 68, 69, 161, 163 Fleck, Kevin, 30, 38,101,175 Foecke, Ben, 141, 173 FOOTBALL TEAM, 73 Ford, Doug, 68, 73,175 Ford, Roger, 13, 30, 69, 73, 161, 171 FOREIGN LANGUAGE, 32 Forsberg, Jeff, 175 Fortner, Judy, 69, 183 Foster, Robert, 161 Fountain, Gene, 73, 161 Foust, Frank, 67 Fox, Christopher, 173 Frailey, Jackie, 161 Frailey, Nancy, 29, 50, 67, 108, 175 Franz, Linda, 119, 160, 161 Freeman, Julie, 64, 183 Freeman, Steve, 73, 101, 161 FREEMAN’S STANDARD, 186 Fritz, Bill, 75, 183 Fritz, Sherry, 64, 175 Frost, Tim, 175 Frye, Judith, 175 Fryer, Miss Linda, 155 FTA, 52 Fulka, Beth, 161 Fulkerson, Sherry, 13, 36, 85, 108, 174,175 Fullgraf, Mark, 161 Funk, Al, 101, 102 Fuoss, Frank, 175 Fuoss, William, 173 G Galambos, John, 30, 68, 73, 166, 161 Galambos, Susan, 12, 68, 182 Galien, Danny, 183 Galik, Ken, 7, 30, %, 105, 162 G all, Mrs. Helen, 150 Gall, Susan, 38, 47,140,162 Gambel, Mr. Glen, 155 Gardenhire, Connie, 64, 175 Gardow, Dave, 183 Gardow, Richard, 38, 175 Garastik, Pam, 12, 13, 25, 183 Carmen, Karen, 64, 183 Garretson, Mr. Jim, 151 Garvey, James, 175 GARY NATIONAL BANK. 72 Gates, Lou Ann, 13, 52, 111, 175 Gatlin, Homer, 70, 175 GATLIN PLUMBINC, 177 Gatlin, Randy, 173 Geary, Lorraine, 175 GEN IS REALTY CO., 43 George, Barb, 162, 165 George, Sally, 107, 175 Gerrity, Rita, 12, 109, 183 GIA, 110 Giers, Frank, 175 Giffin, Alan, 162 Giffin, Cinde, 13, 38, 75,183 Giffin, Donna, 112 Gilland, Debbie, 47,68, 183 Gillis, Jeanne, 12, 13, 25,183 Gilmore, Jeff, 73,183 Gilsinger, Mary, 181 GIRLS ' GLEE, 64 Glass, Debbie, 13, 15, 68, 112, 135, 174, 175 Glass, Gary, 162 Glass, Jeff, 73, 162 Glassford, Mr. Joe, 153, 155 Glover, Melissa, 69, 183 Glover, Sheila, 13, 52,69,162 C N AIRPORT, 14 Gniffke, Walter, 173 Godfrey, Charles, 162 Godfrey, Chip, 175 Godfrey, Michele, 183 Godlewski, Julie, 162 GOLF, 83 Gomez, Anna, 162 Gonda, Angela, 162 Gonda, John, 175, 181 Gonzales, Ann Gonzales, Val, 189 Good, Sandy, 38, 175 Gorden, Jeff, 101, 102 Covert, Brad, 36, 73, 175 GOVERT and BRIDEGROOM, 79 Govert, Jeff, 183 Covert, Mark, 79, 83, 162 Govert, Martin, 183 Govert, Pat, 183 Gragido, Gerri, 68, 183 Gradido, Rick, 129, 183 Granter, Bill, 173 Granter, Mary, 175 Graun, Debbie, 69, 183 Graun, Linda, 38, 41, 162 Green, Jeff, 183 Green, Mark, 100, 101 Green, Vern, 162 Greer, Scott, 64, 125, 162, 172 Greer, Sherry, 183 Gregory, Mark, 67, 77, 101, 183 Griffin, Conni, 162 Griffin, Glenda, 175 GRIFFITH ADVERTISING AGENC 140 GRIFFITH FURNITURE, 83 GRIFFITH JEWELERS, 161 GRIFFITH LICENSE BUREAU, W 7 GRIFFITH MOTORS. 103 Griffith, Pam, 38 GRIFFITH READY MIX, 81 GRIFFITH TV SALES SERVICE, 106 GRIFFITH WALGREENS AGENCY. 187 Grimm, Becky, 52, 162 Grimmett, Mark, 175 Grugel, Holly, 183 Guerrero, Chuck, 73, 189 Guerrero, Mike, 162 Gunter, Julie, 162 GWEN ' S HOUSE OF BEAUTY, H Hack, Andrea, 64, 175 Haight, Pam, 47, 139, 173 Haight, Phil, 47, 183 HAIR FASHIONS BY CHARLES, 73 Haley, Wendy, 67, 183 Hall, Allen, 183 Hall, Jim, 176 Hall, Kathy, 47, 67, 176 Hall, Patricia, 64, 183 Hallowed, Dan, 101 Hallowed, Dave, 8, 13, 30, 94, 101, 176 Had, Valerie, 47, 68, 69, 176 Hamilton, Joann, 183 HAMMOND ELECTRONICS, 100 HAMMOND NATIONAL COMPANY, 36 Hanson, Dave, 30, 93, 176 Hanson, Jerry, 176 Hanson, Kathie, 50, 67, 108, 176 Hanson, Tom 72, 73, 183 HIGHLAND CLINIC, 129 HIGHLAND DEPARTMENT STORE. 85 HIGHLAND JEWELERS. 176 HIGHLAND KIDDIE SHOP, 120 HIGHLAND LUMBER, 166 HIGHWAY MOTORS. 67 Hilbrich, Mike, 184 Hid, Denise, 12, 13, 25, 184 Hid, Randy, 163 Hillman, Mike, 43, 184 Hinton, Gary, 69, 73, 176 Hobbs, Crystal, 176 Hochstetler, Debbie, 184 Hochstetler, Guy, 176 Hodal.John, 101,169, 176 Hodor, George, 185 Hodor, Joe, 163 Hoffman, George, 184 Hoffman, Larry, 30, 96, 104, 163 Hoffman, Mike, 164 Holevinsky, Kathy, 12, 13, 26 Holevinsky, Ken, 184 Holland, James, 189 Holley, Roy, 184 Holme, Cherri, 50, 67, 108, 176 Holme, Jeff, 184 Holme, Tom, 176 Holgren, Mrs. Betty, 155 Holmgren, Fredna, 31, 173 Holmgren, Nancy, 13, 176 Holom, Maribeth, 184, 187 HOME ECONOMICS, 56 HONOR SOCIETY, 31 Hood, Scott, 73, 184 Hoogewerf, Rita, 69, 173 Hooks, Jerry, 184 Hooks, Judy, 13, 67,108,176 Hopp, Laurie 47, 176 Horvat, John, 176 Hoshaw, Carolyn, 13, 26, 27, 31, 51, 108, 174, 176 Hoshaw, Steve, 67, 73, 184 Hosier, Angela, 108, 184 Houchin, Dale, 176 Howard, Kathy, 38, 176 Howard, Rick, 184 Howard, Roddy, 67, 184 Howard, Sandy, 181 FJuber, Jeff, 184 Huber, Rocky, 184 Huber, Steve, 173 Huey, Heather, 176 Huizenga, Audrey, 64, 184 Huizenga, Nena, 64, 164 Hughes, Vickie, 137, 176 Hulett, Rita, 164 Humbert, Robert, 164 Humble, Linda, 64, 164 Hunt, Curt, 13, 25, 68, 73, 100, 164 Hunt, Jeff, 68, 164 Hunt, John, 184 Hunt, Judy, 31,51,142, 164 Hunt, Pat, 67 Hunter, Dave, 69, 184 Hurst, Loretta, 64, 108, 164 Hutchinson, Bid, 176 I Idukovich, Nancy, 25, 184 Imre, Karen, 184 INDIANA FLOORS. 101 INDUSTRIAL ARTS, 58 Ingram, Debbie, 52, 176 Ippolito, Marlene, 38, 176 Ippolito, Terry, 184 Ivan, Nancy, 176 Issacs, Kimberly, 176 J Jacobs, Jim, 184 James, Greg, 164 James, Ron, 94, 176 Jamison, Tim, 81,83 Jandrich, Nada, 11, 21, 67, 176 Jansen, Holly, 184 Jansen, Cindy, 50, 51, 109, 176 Jansen, Mark, 164 Jarmakowicz, Ted, 30, 69, 73, 184 Jarmakowicz, Jim, 164 Jarrard, Pat, 47, 64, 125, 164 JEANNE ' S SCHOOL OF DANCE, 162 Jennings, Terry, 96, 97 Jeremiah, Susan 13, 16, 25, 104, 158 164 Jeremiah, Tracy, 132, 184 Jergens, Sara, 64, 72, 814 Jillson, Christy, 184 Jillson, Kathy, 164 Johanson, Dan, 164 JOHN BYRD’S (i OLI RANGE. 44 lOHN ' S CLARK SERVICE STATION. 61 Johnson, Carol, 31, 50, 52 Johnson, David, 184 Johnson, Gerry, 176 Johnson, Mrs. M., 157 Johnston, Greg, 184 Johnston, Jeff, % Jones, Julie, 184 Jones, Sherry, 106, 164 Jostes, Jeff, 164 Jostes, Tim, 165 1 Josvai, Doug, 176 Joyce, Nancy, 25, 184 JUNIOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, 3 Juratic, Steve, 181 Jurevis, Anne, 165 K Kalemba, Debbie, 47, 184 Kalemba, Leo, 30, 96, 165 Kane, Laura, 184 Kane, Mrs. Leona, 149 Kapitan, Bob, 83 Kapitan, Karen, 47, 176 Kapitan, Kathy, 165 Karlowicz, Mrs. Connie, 47, 1 55 Kasmark, Christy, 165 Kasper, Don, 67, 184 Kasper, Mary Ann, 184 Katsimpolis, Mr. Al, 155 Kavadas, Paula, 141 Keelen, Ken, 165 Kellen, Kathy, 64, 185 KEEN CAST COMPANY, 66 Kegebein, Ed, 77, 185 Kelemen, Mariann, 38, 69, 176 Kelley, Sherry, 67, 141, 176 Kemp, Tom, 127, 165 Kellogg, Melanie, 185 Kennedy, Kevin, 165 Kennedy, Doug, 185 KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, 134 Key, Cathy, 69, 165 Key, Perry, 30, 68, 177 Kime, Elizabeth, 185 King, Kerry, 177 King, Sheila, 68, 185 Kirk, Wanda, 177 Klein, Richard, 165 Kleinfeldt, Robin, 67, 177 Klemoff, Bob, 189 Klemoff, Jeff, 134, 177 Krum, Pam, 65, 67, 166 Kruchowski, Kim, 189 Krupinski, John, 73, 185 Kubacki, Pam, 47, 178 Kubacki, Mark, 123, 178 Kuhnke, Kurt, 178 KUIPER FUNERAL HOME, 163 Kurtz, Mr. Robert, 79, 143 Kurzeja, Bob, 69, 178 Kus, Kenneth, 29, 30, 73, 166 Kus, Mr. Martin, 755 Kussmaul, Jeri, 166 Labarge, Darrell, 73, 185 LADD REALTY, 186 LAFOLLE TALENT STUDION, 120 Lambe, Janice, 173 Lamfalusi, Mrs. Susanne, 47, 155 LAMPRECHT FLORIST, 140 Lamprecht, Linda, 185 Land, Mike, 178 Land, Tina, 69, 185 Lange, Mark, 38, 166 Lanier, Barry, 101 Lanigan, Fran, 67, 111, 125, 185 Lapkovitch, Phil, 189 LaRue, David, 47, 185 LaRue, Donna, 24, 31, 166 Lasher, Mark, 47, 69, 173 Latondress, Bobbi, 185 Laudeman, Richard, 68, 185 Laviolette, Cheryl, 67, 178 Lawrence, Kevin, 94 Lawrence, Vince, 30, 94, 178 Lax, Mike, 166 Lazar, Becky, 166 Leahman, Rich, 96 Ledger, Kevin, 185 LEDGERS, 46 Leffel, James, 69, 185 Leffel, John, 47, 69, 178 Lenard, Jeff, 47, 185 Lenz, Laura, 178 Leslie, Mr. Dan, 155 Lesniak, Ann, 38, 166 Lestikow, Cindi, 13, 178 LETTERMAN ' SCLUB, 30 Lewandowski, Dave, 173 Lewis, Donald, 26, 29, 69, 178 Leytem, Lauralyn, 69, 185 Lieberman, Cindy, 178 Lieberman, Kathy, 185 Lindsey, John. 13, 158, 167 Little, Larry, 478 Littrell, Larry, 69, 178 Lloyd, Rick, 30, 31, 69, 77, 101, 167 Lloyd, Robin, 167 Long, Dianne, 178 Long, James, 38, 178 Long, Jim, 67, 73, 185 Long, Linda, 185 Longoria, Art, 73, 185 Longoria, Linda, 13, 104, 133, 178 Loomis, Adeline, 12. 13, 69, 129, 185 Loomis, Roberta, 167 Lopez, Randy, 181 Loudenber, Terry, 68, 185 Lovich, Luke, 77,101,185 Lovich, Tim, 101, 102 LUIGI ' S PIZZA, 163 Lukas, Carol, 167 Lukmann, Lynn, 57, 167, 187 Lundquist, Rick, 185 Luth, Randy, 189 Lyman, Dan, 178 Mack, Mr. Harold, 9,156 Maddox, Dave, 68, 186 MADRIGALS, 64 Mageria, Ed, 67, 178 Mageria, Paul, 133, 168 Mageria, Randy, 30, 64, 94, 178 Maglish, Annette, 38, 56, 178 Maglish, Cheryl, 168 Maglish, Dave, 67, 186 Maglish, Diana, 104, 168 Maglish, Robert, 168 MAGMA, 187 Mahns, Becky, 186 MAIN STREET BODY SHOP, 79 Malick, Brian, 94 Malick, Dawn, 13, 69, 94, 101, 178 Malone, Lora, 47, 186 Malone, Patrick, 50, 168 Mang, Garry, 186 Manifold, Mr. Kenneth, 148 MANSARD ' S, 167 MARCUS RENT-A-CAR, 161 Markovich, Mike, 168 Markovich, Steve, 82, 83 Marren, Dan, 13, 24, 31,178 Marsh, Cathy, 108, 178 Marsh, Jim, 186 Marsh, Rosemary, 186 Marshall, Judy, 64, 186 Marshall, Tom, 173 Martin, Joan, 64, 186 Martinez, Mary, 64, 186 MAR Y ANN ' S GARDEN CENTER, 169 Mason, Mr. James, 156 Massa, Denise, 178 MATH, 34 Matlock, Bill, 189 Matthews, David, 181 Mattingly, Jessica, 178 Mattingly, Jody, 68, 178 Our Boys Will Shine sin gs the Booster Club as band members accompany them during the Highland game. As he plays his tuba, Rob Shinabarger wonders about the game ' s results. Mattozzi, Tim, 168 Matusz, Cynthia, 186 Matusz, Daryl, 178 Mauck, Bob, 178 Mauger, Brian, 94 Mauger, Valerie, 64, 168 MAX ED ' S, 126 Maxberry, Mark, 186 Maynard, Kent, 68, 73, 101, 178 McCabe, Ann, 13, 38,178 McCall, Jim, 181 McCarthy, Tom, 185 McCarty, Don, 185 McCaw, Mickey, 185 McClure, Mr. George, 156 McClure, Tim, 167 McClusky, Doug, 82,83, 173 McClusky, Jane, 186 McDonalds, 74 McElfresh, Bob, 73, 186 McFadden, John, 178 McFarland, Michalene, 38, 178 McGhee, Sheila, 47, 186 McLean, Miss Sharon, 1 56 McLean, Tom, 167 McNeil, Steve, 73, 93, 186 McVey, Becky, 186 McVey, Cindy, 168 Meadows, Ron, 186 Medical Building, 45 MEDICAL CAREERS CLUB, 47 Medina, Carlos, 189 Medina, Fidencio, 173 Medina, Frank, 186 Medina, Lupe, 181 Medsker, Cindy, 57, 186 Melton, Russ, 143 Meny, Nancy, 38, 178 MERCHANTILE NATIONAL BANK, 118 Metcalf, Fred, 47, 73, 178 Metcalf, Nelson, 64, 69, 189 MICHAEL ' S BEAUTY SALON, 186 Mihalich, Paul, 186 Miles, John, 178 Milesnic, Mitch, 181 Miller, Chris, 186 Miller, Dale, 73, 186 Miller, Dennis, 178 Miller, Eileen, 186 Miller, Larry, 73, 186 Miller, Mark, 69, 178 Miller, Mary, 48, 168 Miller, Rex, 186 Miller, Rich, 94, 186 Miller, Tom, 178 Miller, Vicki, 189 MINAS, 35 MINER DUNN. 177 Minsker, Dave, 178 Moelhman, Miss Dorothy, 150 Moore, Ed, 186 Moorman, Jack, 186 Moranski, Harry, 186 Morris, John, 186 Mote, Lynn, 69, 178 Mount, Bill, 94, 186 Mudd, Willard, 173 Muha, Billy, 186 Muller, Tammy, 52, 67, 108, 186 Mulligan, Laureen, 186 MUNSTER LUMBER CO., 180 Murray, Jim, 181 Murray, Lorene, 13, 67, 108, 186 Musgrave, Patty, 186 Musial, Sue, 69, 186 N Najar, Tim, 179 Nance, Grace, 47, 69, 187 Nash, Nick, 173 Navarro, Joe, 179 Neil, Laura, 47, 179 Nelson, John, 64, 69, 168 Nelson, Mark, 187 Newell, Nancy, 64, 173 Newland, Beth, 67, 187 Newland, Richard, 101, 168 NEWS BUREAU, 28 Nicol, Toni, 47, 64, 179 Noecker, Joe, 187 Norris, Linda, 38, 168 Northrup, Judy, 168 Novath, Glenn, 187 Novath, Steve, 168 Nowak, Chelsa, 13,67,169 Nowak, Peggy, 187 O Oaker, Debra, 159, 173 Oaker, Jack, 187 Oman, Kim, 67, 109, 170 Oppman, Doug, 187 O ' Rourke, Mr. Charles, 19, 150 Ortiz, Al, 73, 187 Ortiz, Robert, 12, 38, 67,179 Osborn, Jackie, 64, 187 Owen, Mr. Larry, 156 Owensby, Bob, 133, 173 Oyler, Miss lanet. 151, 152 P Pacurar, Kim, 187 Palinca, Dave, 168 Paluch, Janet, 69, 168, 185 Paluch, Lynn, 69, 168, 185 PANTHERETTES, 108 PANTHER PRESS, 26 Parker, Mr. Larry, 71, 75, 114 Parrish, Debbie, 38, 179 Parson, Don, 168 Patterson, Chris, 24, 25, 31. 51, 52, 109, 142, 168 Patteson, Laura, 173 Patton, Terry, 29, 50, 108, 115, 179 Paulauski, Tom, 9, 30, 96, 168 Pavuk, David, 13, 47, 179 Pavuk, Mark, 6T, 187 Pavelka, Don, 187 Payton, Tom, 168 Peacock, Clarence, 179 Pearson, Terri, 156 PLAZA FOOD MART, 34 Pegg, Robert, 179 Peglow, Denise, 108, 168 Pena, Ester, 67, 126, 187 Perez, Ken, 168 PEPSI. 22 Perotti, Lawrence, 30, 94, 168 Perry, Mrs. Kyra, 156 Pesut, Tim, 80, 168 Peters, James, 179 Peters, Kathy, 69, 187 Peterson, Regina, 187 Petroski, Mike, 73, 78, 179 Petrusic, Gayle, 168 PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 60 Pickett, Tim, 189 Piehl, Laura, 25, 47,69, 179 Pierce, Cary, 187 Pierce, Donald, 179 Pierce, Jerry, 187 Pierce, Mary, 127, 179 Pierce, Sharon, 179 Pierce, Scott, 38 Pierscinski, Joyce, 13, 21, 26, 179 Piet, Jim, 187 Pike, Richard, 187 Pilelis, Petra, 179 Pilch, Linda Pinkstaff, Mark, 187 Pinkston, Woody, 73, 187 Pittman, Mark, 168 Pittman, Mitch, 187 Plohg, Mrs. Mary. 157 Polites, Jim, 168 Pondo, Jim, 73, 187 ' onikvar, Debbie, 108, 168 ' opovich, George, 168 Popovich, Kathy, 108, 179 Popovich, Steve, 168 Popyk, Mary, 26, 31, 38, 47. 69. 128, 179 POSTEMA ' S, 166 Potts, Bill. 68, 168 Powell, Mr. Jerry, 80 Press, Chuck, 187 Price, Mr. Dave, 85, 96. 97, 156 Price, Dave, 58, 69, 74, 168 Price, Nan, 108, 168 Price, Mr. Wayne, 156 Puntillo, Mr. Charles, 149 Purcell, Dr. Richard, ., 61 Purkey, Rick, 168 Q Quasney, Dve, 187 Quill and Scroll, 31 R Rabatin, Barb, 168 Rabe, Dr. Gerald. 79 ROMANO ' S DRIVE-INN. 106 Racz, Chuck, 161 Racz, Kim, 29. 108, 179 Radinovic, Angela. 179 Rafalski, Jim, 181 Rahmstorf, Debbie, 47, 69, 179 Raketich, Melanie, 137, 179 Ramirez, John, 38, 179 Ramsey, Carl, 179 Randall, Kathy, 187 Randhan, Jill, 187 Randolph, Becky, 13, 111, 113, 174, 179 Ransom, Randy, 189 Ranta, Tom, 169 Rasberry, John, 179 Raschke, Barbara, 69, 188 Rash, Mickey, 188 Rastovski, Bob, 179 Rastovski, Nick, 169 Ray, Mr. Don, 156 Redden, Jason, 188 Redman, Laurie, 169 Reeves, Rosalyn, 38, 169 REFLECTOR, 24 Reiss, Elizabeth, 47, 64, 179 Reitz, Therese, 13, 21.31,64,125, 141,179 Reno, Randy, 179 Rhymer, Roger, 76, 77, 179 RIBORDY ' S DRUGSTORE, 133 RICE REALTY, 177 Richard, Ron, Richards, Dave, 13, 21 26, 47, 179 Richardson, Mrs. Pat, 150, 152 Richwalski, Jane, 47, 188 Ricks, Mr. Chuck, 18, 156 Ricks, Kathie, 127, 179 Ricks, Steve, 92 Riddle. Brenda, 188 RIDGE DAIRY QUEEN, 85 RIDGE PLAZA CINEMA. 34 Rieder, Jill, 29, 47,51,64,179 Riggs, Debbie, 23, 67 Rigot, Barb, 47,69,188 Ringer, Joda, 60, 179 Rivich, Tom, 96 Roark, Susan, 188 Roberts, Diane, 38, 169 Roberts, Michelle, 64, 179 Roberts, Sharon, 188 Rocha, Ruben, 58, 169 Rogers, Denise, 181 Rogers, John, 188 Rogowski, Joe, 30, 188 Rogowski, Linda, 26, 27, 31, 51, 108, 180 ROKITA T.A. D.D.S.,7 4 ROOT PHOTOGRAPHERS, 28 Ross, Cindy, 60, 188 Ross, Mik 188 Rotz, Brian, 94, 170 Rotz, Mike, 94 Rowe, Debbie, 57, 170 ROY ' S E-Z GO, 101 ROYCE FUNERAL HOME, 16 Rubacha, Alice, 188 Rubacha, Ed, 80, 170 Rucoba, Bob, 77, 101, 188 Ruesken, Rose, 38, 64, 180 Ruesken, Walter, 180 Rusk, Barb, 48, 170 Russell, John, 188 Russell, Linda, 180 Rutherford, Celeste, 64, 189 Ruttledge, Ken, 30, 96, 170 Rygas, Joe, 13, 79, 80. 170 S Salima, Robin, 176, 180 Sanchez, Lauie, 173 Sanders, Barb, 67, 188 Sanders, Carol, 170 Sanders, Jennifer, 173 Sanders, Jeri, 30, 104, 115, 117, 142, 170 Sanders, Julie, 47, 188 Sanders, Kurt, 21, 30, 101, 180 Sanders, Mrs. Pat, 157 Sanders, Ray, 47, 68, 170 Sanders, Ray, 25, 26, 31, 180 Santay, Mrs. B., 157 Santay, Dave, 84, 180 Sant ini, Mrs. Donna, 157 Santay, Kathie, 173 Saunder, Raymond, 181 Sawyer, Richard, 180 Scammerhorn, Jo Ann, 170 s, hiadtf Mark, 41, 68, 170 Schaadt, Pat, 34, 68, 69, 188 Schanlaub, Mrs. L., 157 Schanlaub, Steve, 188 Schaumberg, Renee, 68, 69, 180, 47 Schmell, Henry, 73, 101, 181 Schmell, Vic, 53,102,170 Schmidt, Kathy, 64, 188 Schroeder, Mr. Dan, 156 Schroeder, Jayne, 180 Schultz, Dave, 173 Schultz, Tina, 188 Schuader, Dennis, 59, 180 Schweitzer, Marty, 170 SCIENCE, 34 Scott, Larry, 170 Scott, Mary, 180 Scoville, Joan, 38, 173 Scurlock, Lori, 180 S eberger, Mrs!., 139, 157 Seitzinger, Roger, 38, 68, 180 .Selander, Kurt, 77, 189 SENIOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, 13 Sexton, Bob, 30, 79, 80, 170 Sexton, Robin, 38, 180 SHAKULA PHARMACY, 44 Sharp, Cletis, 173 Sharp, Debbie, 64, 72, 170 Sharp, Karla, 128, 180 Sharp, Kelly, 188 Shea, Vicky, 38, 180 SHELL GAS STATION, 185 Shelton, Ron, 73, 188 Shepkowski, Lori, 23, 38, 178 Shinabarger, Joni, 68, 170 Shinabarger, Rob, 47, 68, 188 Shores, Linda, 170 Short, Ken, 188 Short, Tina, 47, 64, 180 Shutts, Ken, 171 Shutts, Kim, 38, 180 S Ices, Mrs. M„ 157 Simones, Joe, 188 Sims, Dave, 180 Sipos, Peggy, 47, 180 Siurek, Pat, 188 Sivulich, Mrs. Cat he, 152, 156 Slaney, Mrs. A.. 157 Slaney, Debbie, 47, 188 Slankard, Sandy, 47, 180 Slankard, William, 47, 69, 171 SLUMBER SHOP, 32 Slupski, Janice, 13, 25, 27, 31, 51, 171 Slusher, Pier, 47, 67, 180 Smiedzinski, Sheryl, 13, 64, 171 Smith, Debbie, 188 Smith, Hesta, 13, 108, 180 Smith, Jeff, 188 Smith, Jim, 68, 178 Smith, Karen, 64, 105, 131, 1 1 Smith, Patti, 38, 134,180 Smith, Steve, 180 Smith, Trudy, 69, 188 Snow, Jeff, 188 SOCIAL STUDIES, 12 Sohn, Dick, 13, 31,68,171 Sohn, Mr. Robert, 68, 156 Solano, Joe, 181 SOPHOMORE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, 12 Spaulding, Mr. Craig, 64, 67, 156 SPEECH CLUB, 21 Spejewski, Mr. Gerald, 156 SPITZ MILLER, 185 Spitz, Bill, 188 Spitz, Cyndie, 188 Spitz, Mark, 30, 36, 73, 93, 180 Spoerner, Sheryl, 188 Spoljoric, Chris, 188 Sporinsky, Steve, 31, 47, 69, 171 Stack, Jerry, 188 Stammis, Cheryl, 188 Stanczak, Mark, 180 Stanczak, Mr. Steve, 156 Stanish, Dan, 68, 171 Starek, Bob, 180 Stas, Sharon, 38, 171 St. Clair, Scott, 180 Sterling, Steve, 188 Stevens, Eddie, 189 Stevens, Scott, 189 Stevenson, Debbie, 180 STEVE ' S BAR RESTAURANT SUPPLIES, 132 Stewart, Dianna, 60, 189 Stinett, Gail, 171 Stivers, Lori, 189 Stokes, Dave, 119, 189 Stokes, Debbie, 171 STOP SHOP, 36 Stout, Janet, 189 STRACK AND VAN TIL, 102, 103 Stapon, Dr. Dan D.S.S., 101 Stripe, James, 189 STUDENT COUNCIL, 13 Stull, Garry, 180 Sufak, Mary, 25, 26, 47, 51, 132, 180 Sullivan, Mike, 189 Summers, Melissa, 12, 68, 182, 189 Sunny, Allen, 59, 180 Sunny, Karen, 47, 69, 189 Surowiec, Bob, 67, 180 Sweitzer, Greg, 180 Swets, Karen, 47, 171 Swihart, Bill, 189 SWIM TEAM, 94 Sza facz, Ardith, 47, 180 Szafasz, Richard, 47, 189 Szurgot, Mrs. Linnell, 157 T Talley, Mr. lohn. 156 Tapley, Pam, 64, 171 Tedesco, Jim 189 TEI BEL ' S, 17 TENNIS TEAM, 80 Terpstra, Jim, 19, 29, 180 Terpslra, Lee Ann, 13, 31, 164, 171 TERPSTRA ' S, 164 T � xtor, Patti, 47, 189 Thiel, Karen, 65, 171 Thomas, Jack, 13, 47, 68,172 Thomas, Jay, 30, 59, 180 Thomas, John, Thomas, Ken, 181 Thomas, Susan, 47, 64, 69, 181 Thomas, Suzanne, 189 Thompson, Scott, 68, 181 Thompson, Scott, 73, 189 Thompson, Sherry, 172 Thon, Bill, 94 THRIF-T-MART, 133 Tienda, Tony, 189 TINKER ' S DEN, 134 Todd, llene, 64, 189 TONY ' S PIZZA, 44 Toczek, Guy, 58, 189 Toweson, Brian, 94, 189 Towle, Gary, 181 TOWNE COUNTRY SOUTH, 169 TRACK, 46, 101 Travis, Kathy, 109 Trinajstic, John, 189 Trinks, Mike, 30, 68,172 Trinks, Stephanie, 47, 69, 181 Trinks, Steve, 30, 68, 94, 95, 181 Trgovich, Emily , 12, 104, 182, 189 Trinosky, Tom, 13, 64, 125, 141, 181 Troxel, Kevin, 189 Troxel, Scott, 181 Trueblood, Brian, 67, 73, 181 TUBBS TEXACO, 103 Tubbs, Jerry, 31, 68, 103,173 Tuley, Jeff, 30, 96, 172 Turner, Anna Mae, 181 Turner, Mark, 172 Tzitz, Carolyn, 13, 31. 64, 108, 125, 158,172 U Urbanik, James, 189 V Valentine, Cindy, 21, 47, 67, 141, 181 Van Doel, Vikki, 181 Van Dyke, Laurie, 31, 173 Van Horrsen, Greg, 181 Van Sickle, Julie, 113, 189 Vargo, Barb, 55, 181 Vickers, Don, 126, 181 Vickers, Peggy, 189 Villapondo, Jesse, 94 Villars, Scott, 189 VOGUE CLEANERS, 48 Vogues, Craig, 181 Vogues, Dirk, 181 Voss, Tim, 189 Voss, Tom, 172 VFW POST 9 982, 60 W Wagman, Bob, 30, 73, 96, 172 Wagner, Dave, 181 Wagner, Don, 181 Walker, Brad, 73, 189 Walker, Ryan, 189 Walley, Debbi, 38, 172 Walters, Jody, 189 Walters, Mark, 94, 95,181 Walters, Roger, 169, 181 Walton, Jaylene, 16.3 Wampler, Debbie, 52, 119, 173 Ward, Flora, 173 Ward, Jeff, 68, 189 Ward, Jim, 81, 82, 83 Ward, Kathy, 52, 173 Ward, Rick, 38, 181 Watanabe, Keith, 189 Watham, Bob, 173 Wease, Darlene, 38, 181 Weathers, Debbie, 189 Weathers, Vern, 173 Weaver, Mr. Ray, 33, 156 WEBB FORD, 78 Webb, Jenny, 181 Webster, Ruth, 181 Wegrzyn, Karol, 13, 35, 181 Welch, Bob, 68, 189 Welch, Cheryl, 25, 173 Welch, Nancy, 181 Welch, Patty, 173 Westerfield, Renee, 181 Weyhe, Greg, 94, 181 White, Alan, 189 White, Mr. T.J., 19, 148 Whitehead, Sharon, 47, 69, 189 Whitlock, Don, 101,102 Wilcox, Dave, 47, 73, 74, 181 Wilcoxon, Dave, 189 Wilcoxson, Mike, 181 Wilczyski, Ed, 68, 101, 181 Wilcynksi, Laurie, 64, 189 Wilding, Richard, 173 Wilke, Patricia, 181 Wilkey, Tina, 38, 181 Wilkie, Lynn, 181 Wilkin, Joe, 181 Willerman, Mrs. E., 157 Willerman, Harolene, 13, 26, 27, 51, 108, 181 Williams, Betsy, 189 Williams, Cinde, 38, 64, 181 Williams, Dan, 181 Williams, John, 181 Willis, Pam, 189 Willman, Ernie Wilson, Cheri, 38, 181 Wilson, Dale, 173 Wilson, Terie, 68, 69, 189 Wilson, William, 181 Winebrenner, Ann, 189 Winston, Jeff, 101 Winters, Patty, 38, 167, 173 Witt, Robert, 156 Wisen, Pam, 189 WISEWAY FOODS, 121 Wood, Carol, 189 WRESTLING TEAM, 93 Wright, Bob, 31,173 Wright, Dave, 73, 181 Wynn, Dan, 80 Y Yadrin, Rick, 47, 189 Yadron, Mike, 69,173 York, Darleen, 173 York, Gene, 189 Young, Dave, 67, 189 Young, John, 21, 41, 47 Young, Steve, 181 Y-TEENS, 46 Z Zablo, Doris, 69, 181 Zabrecky, Denise, 181 ZANDSTRA ' S, 35 Zenak, Sharon, 67, 181 ZAYRE, 136,137 ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING, 128 STAFFERS DROP THEME, ADOPT MAGAZINE STYLE 1974 REFLECTOR STAFF Editor-in-Chief Chris Patterson Copy Editor Donna LaRue Art Layout Editor Judy Hunt Photography Editor Sue Jeremiah Advertising Editor Sheila Curnutt Opening Editor Dan Marren In-Depth Reporter Janice Slupski Academics Pam Garastik Laura Bolla Activities Jeanne Gillis Organizations Nancy Idukovich Nancy Joyce Sports Ray Sanders Seniors Lou Miller Underclass Mary Sufak Index Brenna Brown Business Manager Tyann Alger Advertising Manager Cheryl Welch Subscriptions Kim Adams Staff: Larry Briski, Ken Kus, Barb Rusk, Sue Catchur Contributing Editors Denise Hill Nancy Idukovich Dan Marren Linda Rogowski Adviser Miss Pat Clark With the help of Mr. Ed Hackleman and Mr. Mike Hackleman, sales representatives and Mr. Bruce Morton, plant correspondent, 1,000 copies of the 1974 Reflector materialized at American Yearbook Co. of Topeka, Kansas. A major overhaul of the book was undertaken resulting in three major sections with modified magazine style. Staffers followed five basic layout patterns using 80-pound dull enamel paper. A complex type chart consisting of 10 pt. Century Schoolbook, 12 pt. News Gothic Condensed, 10 pt. Optima, and 10 pt. News Gothic for body copy; 8 pt. Century Schoolbook italic, 8 pt. Optima Italic, 8 pt. News Gothic Bold for captions and idents; and 24 pt. News Gothic Bold, 14 pt. News Gothic Bold, 24 pt. Century Schoolbook Italic, 24 pt. Palatino Bold, 60 pt. Laurel Bold, and 18 pt. News Gothic Bold Condensed for heads. With the elimination of the theme, the opening and closing sections of the book were extended to the endsheets which were tinted 30% brown with 100% brown type. Thanks is extended to student photographers and especially to Root Studios. We could have never made it without the help of Jim Courtwright for his knowledge of art, Mrs. Lela Dressel for taking an interest in our X ' s, Mrs. Natalie LaRue for fantastic pizza, chicken and other home-cooked meals and Trish Kolarik for ripping off the border tape. We appreciate the cooperation of Superintendent Robert Kurtz, Principal T.J. White, the entire faculty and parents. Thanks also to Miss Pat Clark, adviser, for supplying us with nourishing breakfasts. Their support was vital to the making the 1974 Reflector. 192 OUTSIDE TOWN’S ROLE Students have often complained that the town thinks of teenagers as 8-to-3 human beings and neglects other facets of their lives. What is the role of the community in relation to the young people? “Of course, the most important role is in regard to educating the young of the community. We also have a role for youngsters outside the school day, such as interscholastic sports, free swims, sports organized by the Youth Commission and all the clubs offered by the school, stated Mr. Robert G. Kurtz, superintendent of schools. Student suggestions for a better town ranged from we need more winter recreation facilities” to the town ought to quit rolling up the streets at 9:30 every night.” Mr. Kurtz continued, I think the biggest thing that is not done is to provide some activities for youngsters who are not competitive in nature. I don’t know if we do enough in the arts and crafts area where there is no competition except with yourself. I think we lose the youngster who has no desire to be competitive. KIDS LABELED ’MOSTLY GOOD’ For the most part, we have a great bunch of kids in Griffith. Most of them work in school, most participate in some clubs or sports and a lot of them also have a job during the evening.” I’ve lived in Griffith for over 20 years, and in all that time, I can’t remember the town ever having any real trouble with the kids, said one Griffith resident. However, people living close to the school have had some problems. Every year, while the weather is still warm in the fall or after it warms up in the spring, we have trouble. The kids loiter in the alleys near the school. Invariably, there’s a fight or they’ll start defacing property for lack of anything better to do,” complained one resident. One thing the people of the town should remember is that the kids who hang around the park and the ones who make trouble are in the minority. Most of the students find things to do that aren’t detrimental to the community.” COLLEGE-PREP SYNDROME DWINDLES School, as it is structured now, is a waste of time. If there is anything you might gain, it would be greater self-control as you try to stay awake,” offered a student. I think the kids who aren ' t planning to go to college should have the same wide choice of class offerings that someone who is taking college prep courses has. The situation where everything was aimed at the college-bound is getting a little better, though.” “We have a responsibility to make sure youngsters leave our school with more than just a vague idea of what they would like to do. The answer is not to gear everything to the college-bound. I would hope that we have made some progress in getting away from that. The if- you-want-to-amount-to-anything- you-have-to-go-to-college days are gone, and I think they should be.” stated Mr. Robert G. Kurtz, superintendent of schools. COMING UP SHORT “I wasn ' t too concerned about the fuel shortage, even when the government first started talking about gas rationing. I woke up to the problem when I drove into a service station and the attendant wouldn’t sell me 10 gallons until I gave him 100 trading stamps and a chance to win $10,000, said a senior. While the situation didn’t become desperate many students adjusted their lifestyles to the tight market. Some curtailed their noontime jaunts to Micky D ' s, risking cafeteria food, in order to conserve gas. Sweaters became prevalent as temperatures were dialed down to comply with the President’s request. The scarcity of some foodstuffs accounted for rising food prices which made dating more expensive. In the face of the gas shortage, students had to decide what they were willing to pay for the privilege of driving. I decided to park the car in the garage and ride the bus to school, commented one senior driver. Another student stated, I wasn’t about to alter my driving habits at all. The fuel shortage was a master plan by which the big companies could get their Alaskan pipeline.” - Although gas guzzlers did not totally disappear from the scene, the economical Bug gained in popularity. Soaring prices on almost all food caused many students to forego eating out in favor of home-cooked meals. ' MS. HUBBARD ' UPDATED Old Mother Hubbard Went to the cupboard, To fetch her poor dog a bone; But when she got there The cupboard was bare, So: A) She ate the dog B) Dumped the dog out on Reder Road C) Cashed her welfare check and took the dog to McDonald’s for lunch D) Supply your own answer A CLOCKWISE GUIDE TO OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Left in silence, students were lost. Void fillers came in all shapes, sizes and locations — cars, lockers, everywhere. To some, books were a main ingredient to school. For others, they functioned as filler for lockers. Teenage consumers earned money from employment and made their buying power felt, especially at fast-food chains. Some coveted the G as a major accomplishment. To others, it was just a piece of cloth Although Burger King begged to serve it your way. the Big Mac reigned supreme over the Whopper Most students complied with Nixon ' s slow down request and limited their speed to 50 m.p.h. down Wiggs St. Sports played a maior role in most students ' lives, either on the varsity, backyard or spectator level. Being caught with these extras used to mean trouble Now. parents are relieved if it ' s only cigarettes. •with apologies to Mother Goose OUTSIDE ECONOMY MODEL WITH ACCESSORIES