Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 204 of the 1977 volume:

Oh, thank heaven for “Oh thank heaven for ’77!’’ Yea, man, if it weren ' t for that 7-11 store I don’t know what I’d do. I go there every day for lunch, ya know Twinkies, Fritos, pop ...” “No, man, I said ’77!’’ ”Ya mean there’s a new store? So that’s what they were building on 45th Street.” “No, 1977.’’ where’s that? Oh, is that the street at the southern end of town?” “Not quite. See, ‘oh thank heaven for ’77’ is the theme of the yearbook.” Theme, what’s that?” “Well, first you sit down and look at everything that happened during the year. Next you find a pattern of feelings like happiness, enthusiasm or boredom. Finally you take that feeling and think of a way to describe it.” “Oh, I get it, but why did they pick ‘Oh thank heaven for 7-11’ or whatever it is?’ It’s ’77 and they picked it because 1977 was such an up year.” “How come?” Weil, football had a winning season.” “Yea, I heard something about that. Because of a rabbit’s foot wasn’t it?” Not really, it was a wishbone offense. Then there was the Death Class ...” “You mean they kill people at school?” No, the class explains the different things involved, like funeral expenses. The students got to take a field trip to Kuiper Funeral Home.” “Did things like that happen all year?” Sure, and many others. That’s what made this year different and special.” “Ya know, that sounds pretty good. Mind if I look at that yearbook a minute?” No, I don’t mind, go ahead.” “Wow, this is pretty neat!” Uh . . . you’ve got it upside down.” Reflector It ' s not all routine Spots of color that brighten those black and white days — the difference between existing and living. Hey, it ' s 7:55 a.m.! «.« As inevitable as semester exams and as chaotic as Dairy Queen during those two-for-one sundae sales. Making the team Pre-tryout jitters can spread as quickly as the pungent odor of yesterday’s forgotten sweat socks. Time out for me - pg. 108 Caught up in the madness of the day I think of myself: ’I must remember to make some time for myself.’ The coin collectors - pg. 140 A rise in the nation ' s economy causes a lift in spirit, as more jobs and money make for better times. Griffith High School Griffith, Indiana, Volume 36 Id Locker Buddies, dress-up days and hall competitions allowed plenty of opportunity for seniors Jody Jeremiah and Sandie Thiel to express their spirit, creativity and support. A wishbone offense that finally clicked and a 6-4 season, including Homecoming and Highland wins, give coaches Thornton and Parker something to smile about. While some dread the classroom doldrums, many students like senior Wally Wegrzyn, are thankful for an 8-3 routine which can offer courses from Foods 1-2 to “advanced Slinky in Physics. lb Challenged by both clock and underclassmen, seniors Mike Blythe and Gail Donko dump water down the line during the first Almost Anything Goes competition on Activities Night. Beauty isn’t the only thing snow brings. Finding it slightly wet, junior Jim Farkas takes advantage of its good packing characteristics as he bombards a friend in the process. It’s not all routine The same class, the same hour, day after day. The same teacher teaching the same students the same material. The same locker, the same combination, the same friends . . . When one looks at high school life, it can be easy to say that everything follows the same pattern. But when one looks at the lighter, offbeat moments, it ' s easy to see that it’s not all routine. Breaking the routine meant different things to different people. For some, it meant dressing up during Spirit Week, using mom ' s old dress and a mask. Meetings and organizations were also a good way to break the routine. Student Council members found that their regular Wednesday night meeting tended to break up the routine and give them something to do. Plays provided the chance for student actors to show their talent and entertain an audience. Even though things appeared to be the same day after day, outside activities proved the fact that it’s not all routine. Superstar gave performers Brad Augenstine, Jesus; Wendy Haley, Mary Magdalene; and Jim Long, Judas ' a break in routine from the usual musicals. le Clash Day provided students with an opportunity to wear clothes that had never been combined before into an outfit. Sophomore Laura Noeker pulls up her socks at lunch. A good play or a half time lead are something to cheer about. Senior Nancy Raschke and junior Dorothy Clark make their feelings known as they urge the team to success. The cheerleaders will never be the same. Imitating their female counterparts, Powder Puff cheerleaders add a male touch to a pyramid formation. Did you ever hear the cliche, Stubborn as a mule ? Senior Pat Weaver proves this a snide comment as he strives to pass the ball and pull the donkey at once. le Concerts and Softball add to pleasure When Fall began, ticket stubs were stuffed in a drawer, summer trophies began collecting dust, empty wallets became filled with lunch money and tans turned to sun lamp burns. Sounds of Peter Frampton, Chicago, Ted Nugent and Aerosmith brought floods of teenagers to White Sox Park, Auditorium Theater and the Aragon Ballroom for popular rock concerts. However, some students prefered the carefree feeling of catching a tan while chasing a Frisbie at the beach. The Dunes provided a place for beach combers, sun worshippers and just plain vacationers. For other students, summer meant a part-time job netting extra cash. By the end of the summer however, the extra cash was usually well spent on clothes, dates, gas and Dairy Queen’s. Capturing state championships were the summer highlights of Griffith’s major A and B. girls softball divisions. But for the majority of softball and baseball players, summer was three months of fun and competition as town teams vied for top positions. The summer of ' 76 was different than summers of the past. The nation was in the heat of a presidential race, with both incumbent Gerald Ford and candidate Jimmy Carter campaigning for the popular vote. While the country was at the height of celebrating it’s 200th birthday, a parade and fireworks proved sufficient for town residents. Then summer was over and nine months of school ensued. As classes paced on, some memories were forgotten while plans for attending new rock concerts, applying for summer jobs and hopes for another trophy readily took their place. I � � Taking a break on a hot summer day. Senior Mike Douthit finds a long, cool drink of water refreshing, after a hard day of playing tennis. Sliding home amid cheers and groans from the spectators, Cheryl Batliner attempts to elude the tag of an opposing catcher during a Munster game. X ' EStNT Nt 1 1 0 Mhoho J H[ 1 «U«A JU cn r A, Lt •• t M ' ■ esent £ f r 07 23 ” ,U h� « l3 C ,M 5 ! ,,M t;:a rf T As transportation to Chicago often presents a problem to those students without cars, many were grateful for the J. Geils Band performance at Omni 41. Students brave empty wallets and long lines in exchange for tickets to see favorite groups, like the sold-out Chicago concert, in live performances. 3 0 Dirty socks, junk food add up to workshops Recipe: combine one long week, intensive drills, new friends and a relief from family life. Mix thoroughly and then fold in fun. Result: workshops. The varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders participated in a Michigan camp from which they brought back two superior ribbons, and a superstar squad award. Journalists enrolled in classes at Bail State University to learn and improve their techniq ues of reporting, writing and photography. Boys and girls state at Indiana State University involved a crash course in government. Band members attended camp at Smith-Wallbridge, in Syracuse to exercise their musical talents morning, noon and night. Two high school students attended police camp at Cambridge. They learned the fundamentals of police dog training, arresting of criminals and the process of becoming a police officer. The football players who attended camp at River Falls, Wisconsin, worked on the wishbone offense and improving their positions. While some people spent time at the beach, or working, others decided that summer training would benefit them. Journalism Workshop - back row: Jeff Bat- liner, Karl Ryll, Sheila Jenkins, Mike Bannon, Laura Baker, Cindy Richards, Dave Lewis, Rich Lindsey, Pam Schmal. second row: Jeanne Rowe, Janice Erickson, Steve Pavy, Sue Rogowski. front row: Tom Goeb, Carolyn Donnelly. Anita Salas. Boy s and Girl ' s State - back row: Steve Pavy, Dave Lewis, Grace Jubinsky, front row: Sandy Poi, Pete Klovanish, Mara Fiegle. Pizza and Coke offers a break from classes and mini-deadlines for members of the Reflector staff while they were attending journalism camp. 4 Cheerleading Camp - back row: Karen Tu- ley, Kim Conaway, Lori Dzurovack, Joan Lazar, Laura Baker, front row: Mary Do- lan, Cheri Gregor, Ruthann Hilbrich, Jenny Van Sickle, Debbie Briski. Band Camp - back row: Tom Glover, Greg Lestikow, Dave Kraus, Phil Hill, front row: Nina Moreno, Diane Leytem, Mara Fiegle. 5 Knees high and arms outstretched, the band and Pantherettes get together to improve upon their marching form for the coming games. Thankful that he ' s not marc hing, Eric Larsen finds that playing a baritone is much easier sitting down, as he tries for a pleasing sound. Eyes straight ahead and hands tightly gripping the wheel, a common case of nerves attacks one student encountering heavy traffic. 6 Development finds a place in the sun day. Exercises ranged from jumping over stacked boxes to jumping up and down stairs. These exercises strengthen the girls’ legs and the team ' s net game as the player’s height on their jumps increased. Other students practiced equally as hard during the summer. These were members of band and Pantherettes. Two weeks before school started, the band learned the new glide and ankle-knee steps. After morning practices to learn the basic marching steps, the Pantherettes joined the band for evening practices. Some students attended summer school to receive a necessary graduation credit while some just wanted to learn how to drive. In the end, the students’ efforts were rewarded either by a winning team, precision marching, an earned credit, or a driver’s license and many students could then look back at their summer and discover that maybe it wasn’t wasted after all. While most students are still sound asleep in bed, Panther football players built the strength and endurance needed for a winning season. Swimming, bicycling, playing softball, or just cruising around the town were some summer activities of students. But for others, summer was a time of preparing for the coming school year. The football team started running sprints and lifting weights two weeks after school let out. Their program at the end of summer met four hours a day, four days a week. The girls’ volleyball team also trained during summer. Players had to run at least 15 minutes a Incentive is added when Kim Reno works as she gets not only money, but a school credit boost because she is a member of the DECA program. Grease, grime and oil stains are all a part of the job that senior Terry Mulvihill tolerates when on the job as a mechanic. All those dirty tables!” Table clearing is one of the many daily tasks routinely performed by junior Olga Rocha at restaurants such as Ponderosa. « I 8 Get a haircut, put on a tie, polish shoes, suck a Certs - N it must be an interview ervously crunching a breath mint, while adjusting his tie for the fifth time, he fidgets restlessly in the chair. The room seems to close in upon him, while perspiration trickles down his forehead. Minutes drag mercilessly into hours. Is this the true story of Richard Nixon awaiting his pardon? Not really, but is typical of a high school student before his first job interview. Teenage necessities of dating, lunch at McDonalds, candy bars for English and gas for the ' 65 Chevy seemed to rank over school activities as local employers hired students seeking part-time jobs. Even though fries and a Coke bring change back from a dollar, students found dad’s allowance not stretching quite as far as they had hoped. Although getting a job meant less freedom, it was usually easier and yielded more income than asking for a raise in allowance. While holding down a job, students enjoyed the extra cash, even if they couldn’t always change their schedules to attend Friday night games. After the interview, the student loosened his tie, gave a sigh of relief and then pulled out a Cert, now as a candy mint instead of a breath mint. In expectation of the passing of ERA, many businesses are hiring more girls like Nancy Kussmaul, to take the place of previously dominated male jobs. Consideration and efficiency are factors needed in a job that deals with people. Juniors Annette Labarge and Ruth Cernia practice these attributes on the job. 9 ethodically walking down the corridor, m-106-24-3694, peers at the empty rooms. Glancing over his instructions, he follows the arrows to a guidance computer which, after receiving an identity card, expels a sheet of paper. He circles desired course numbers and feeds the data back into the computer. Out flows his schedule and a mechanical grunt comes from the machine, “Thank you.” Although an exaggeration and resembling an excerpt from a future world movie, many students could identify with this situation on registration day as combinations of numbers and letters greeted them. As summer vacation neared its end and that fateful day of August 30 approached, teenagers turned their thoughts to the upcoming school year. At given times students drifted in the building to pick up their schedules and pay book rental. Some sophomores felt a twinge of panic as they realized their pictures would be they realized their pictures would be taken, peeling tans, t-shirts and all. The first day proved to be a disaster for the student who, after walking his girlfriend to class, raced to his locker and unconsciencely turned “right-36, left twice-24. right 36.” Unable to open the lock he stood stranded in the middle of the hall with fifteen seconds before the bell and no paper. Within a week, the initial shock had passed and the students rhythmically followed the daily 8-3 routine. Completing his assignment, m-106-24-3694, glanced at the gray machine before him, hesitantly inserted his paper and waited. Within seconds, the assignment came back scored and corrected, along with a mechanical grunt, “Good job. Thank you.” Assimuilating the assembly line process, senior Jeff Kwolek moves down the table to pick up his bus pass from Mr. Charles O ' Rourke while registering during the summer. Smile big and I ' ll see you in the movies,” was a phrase that brought smiles and chuckles to the face of senior Cathy Potosky as she poses for her picture on registration day. 10 Besides being irritating, mistakes in schedules make it necessary for students to seek help. Gina Olson discusses a problem with Counselor James Garretson. You have prep third hour too? Registration day proved a class reunion for some, as they took advantage of the time to chat with friends while exchanging schedules and stories. 11 Unsure of what books she ' ll need to get her through the morning, sophomore Cindy Van Horssen adjusts to a mew setting during her first day in the senior high. Lunch time not only provides a break from class for sophomores Scott Swiontek and Dwayne Alliss and junior Bill Rodgers, but it allows them to mingle with friends. Hey, sophomores, how was your first day of school? Had a rough time of it, huh? Well, don’t worry about it. So what if you mistook Mr. Cox for the janitor and demanded that he, “Come open your dumb locker. After finding yourself enrolled in Spanish 5-8 (Where’s 1, 2, 3 and 4?), you ' re considering a transfer to another school anyway. Like everyone else, you’re just learning to fit in. While sophomores are struggling to establish some semblance of class unity, juniors are plagued with the unpopular title of the “middle kids” and seniors are taking it easy, secure in the knowledge that this is their last year. Days before the actual start of school, anxious sophomores sought out older brothers and sisters, to get their esteemed advice on the strategy needed for successfully fitting in. Keep your mouth shut and eyes open,” was the counsel given by most, and it was followed diligently those first crucial days — until they discovered that seniors really do talk to underclassmen. Some even going so far as to eat lunch with them. Thinking back to those first days, sophomores smile at their own naivete, whil e mentally storing up helpful hints for younger brothers and sisters. Whether you’re anticipating a move to a new town or just trying out for a school team, fitting in is a permanent practice in life. A temporary replacement, Mrs. Georgia Feree aids students like sophomore Mike Rogowski, while regular biology teacher Mrs. Ruth Carmichael is on maternity leave. Everybody belongs somewhere, whether at home or in a hallway clique. These groups have many purposes like exchanging gossip or just blocking hallway traffic. 13 GETTING IN Active picks a) band, b) golf, c) all of above As John awoke to the bright, morning sunlight, he clumsily sat up and wearily focused his bleary eyes on the calender above his closet door. Saturday, August 27 . His mouth dropped open in astonishment. The summer vacation he thought would never end had dwindled to its final days. I’ll make this year different,” John thought. “I’ll get involved in something. Yawning, he grabbed his student handbook and begin flipping through it. His eyes skimmed the page, but caught on the paragraph about the band. He thought about joining, but he kept envisioning the time he took his first piano lesson. His mother struggled and fought to drag him to the piano bench. After an agonizing hour of learning the scale, he spent the rest of the afternoon throwing darts at a picture of Beethoven. No, the band was definately out. He thought about trying out for the play, but that horrible memory of his debut performance in the third grade as a mushroom kept creeping into his mind. There were so many organizations to choose from: Bowling Club, choir, Y-teens, Panther Press, DECA . . . the list was infinate. John is typical of students who are faced each year deciding what club or organization to join. After a silent debate in their minds and some open discussion with their friends, they made their decision. They’re probably striving for the same thing, to have a complete paragraph of student activities listed beside their yearbook senior picture. Getting involved is what student life is all about. By exsertlng every muscle in his body, senior Chris Thomas jumps, stretches and slaps in a futile attempt at stealing the basketball from senior Don Baker’s grip. 33,060 pounds of papers were collected by the Senior Class in order to help them raise money for the Senior Banquet. Senior Ken LaVelle does his part. Under the watchful supervision of Class Sponsor, Howard Besch. junior Debbie Overmeyer stuffs poms in the class creation. Excorcize the Devils.” The door-to-door selling of magazines, as demonstrated by junior Jeff Batliner, was a method his class used to gross $3,800 needed to help sponsor Prom. 15 Cold hands and soggy overalls don ' t dampen the spirits of seniors Barb Carlson and Jennifer Owczarzak, as they relay pails of water in the water passing competition. Both of us in this little bag . . . ? Skepticisim makes juniors Lisa Strayer and Terri Leslie reconsider their strategy for winning the sack race Contest at Activities Night. Skiing their way to a sure victory, sophomores Laurie Dzyrovcak, Barb Thomas and Pat Stevens combine teamwork and lots of coordination to rank first in the slalom competition. 4 • - Non-conformity hits halls as Levi’s get tucked away and fishnet pullovers set trend. Shaded beneath a wide Mexican sombrero, one student prefers her privacy and solitude while intently working on a sewing project during Costume Day. The old cliche you ' re only as young as you feel,” could easily be applied to Mr. Larry Owen, history teacher, as he joins in the fun on Costume Day. A combination of purple pants, green argyle socks and a silver fishnet pullover may not get you on the Ten Best Dressed List, but it may earn extra ‘‘spirit points.” Spirit Week. That special time of year when looking different is smiled upon instead of cut down. Creative juices flowed freely as students displayed team spirit by dressing up for Clash Day, Inside-out-and-Backwards Day, Costume Day, Dress-up Day and Black and Gold Day. While most teachers looked on, some preferred to participate. Strolling into your third hour history class in time to see your teacher parading in a clown’s outfit, added to the fun. Pressures mounted as students divided their after-school time between homework, jobs and working on class floats. The sophomore float, ‘‘Cool ' em Down,” portrayed a Panther lowering a Red Devil into a glass of ice water. “Exorcize the Devils” was the juniors’ idea and the senior float, Level the Devils,” depicted a large Panther-driven steamroller in the process of crushing a Red Devil. Queen and King candidates were chosen by Booster Club and Varsity Club. Queen candidates were Barb Carlson, Mary Dolan, Cheri Greger, Jody Jeremiah and Joan Lazar. King candidates were Scott Baker, Mike Blythe, Pete Klovanish, Steve Pavy and Larry Szafasz. Sophmores excelled Activities Night by defeating the seniors in a tug-of-war contest. Strong vocal chords proved an asset as they also won the yelling contest. Juniors won the water-passing contest. Sophomores were awarded first place in the hall decorating competition. However, when class points were tabulated, seniors received the Spirit Flag. Although the fact that spirit points were earned by dressing up, even the most spirited breathed a sigh of relief when Monday came, and T-shirts and faded-out old Levi’s once again reigned throughout the hallways. 17 ♦ Panthers have a hot night, greet alumni, send Red Devils to the pit To some, homecoming is an event in which students transform halls and wagon beds into a clutter of tissue paper, balloons and posters urging their team to victory. To others, Homecoming is a way to con parents into agreeing on an extra hour out joy riding with nine friends in a purple Volkswagen. Homecoming was originally devised to welcome alumni. Exercising their talents by creating a first place float, the Class of 1978 won for the second year in a row with “Exorcise the Devils. Two winning smiles reflect the happy feelings of seniors Jody Jeremiah and Steve Pavy as they reigned as Homecoming queen and king. 18 their home field after returning from college or many years of absence. Traditionally, the Homecoming game is one of the most important games of a football season. A victory over the opposing team would be a satisfying way to end the week’s hectic preparations. Winners began to appear as Jody Jeremiah and Steve Pavy were crowned Homecoming Queen and King during halftime activities. Another winning effort was the juniors ' invention, “Exorcise the Devils,” as it won first place float honors. The main attraction of Homecoming, the game, proved that the Panthers were also winners, as the team defeated Lowell, 22-12. Nimble fingers, plenty of breath and concentration are required to play a tuba and watch the game. Sophomore Dave Kraus attempts such a feat. it ' s all a part of the game. Junior Steve Orr receives treatment from senior Mike Kraus for an injury that resulted from the game. Teamwork and perseverance aren’t the only factors that drive a team to victory. The Booster Club also plays an important role. 19 Meeting — itis afflicts members as councils scramble for activities, ideas, results TUDENTGOVT. What has two arms, two legs, two eyes, a nose and mouth and is constantly attending meetings? If you haven’t already guessed, or don’t want to, it’s the description of a member of student government. Searching for ideas to interest students, Student Council met every Wednesday night to hear reports from the various committee chairmen. Ideas were abundant. Combined with the junior high S.C., an effort was made to install a juke box in the cafeteria. Homecoming activities were sponsored by S.C. as was the student exchange program, where numbers of other councils visited here, while GHS members went to other schools to see differences between the schools. Activities Day was an idea where students would come to school and select three two-hour classes of interest to the student, ranging from bowling, to sewing, from a study hall to learning to play the guitar. Other S.C. ideas focused on community service projects like visiting a needy family with canned goods, and a free-throw-a- thon, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Turnabout at Saint George Serbian Hall January 15 was sponsored by the Sophomore Class. Juniors netted $1500 for Prom by selling magazines. The Senior Class planned a senior banquet to take the place of Honors Day for presentation of senior awards. Senior, junior and sophomore executive councils organized class activities and came up with ideas for other groups. Hall decorations during Spirit Week were provided by the executive councils. Student Council- back row: Becky Galambos, Joe Kus, Pete Klovanish, Dave Lewis, Rich Lind- sey, Jenny Van Sickle, Phil Carlson, Jeanne Rowe, Kathy Polittes, Beth Holycross. fourth row: Sheryl Batliner, Sue Ballah, Lisa Strayer, Sandie Thiel, Jennifer Owczarzak, Barb Carl- son, Jody Jeremiah, Theresa Downing, Carolyn Donnelly, third row: Patti Demski, Kelly Ar- cher, Cindie VanHorssen, Karen Lenz, Linnette Spitz, Ami Wagman, Debbie Briski, Carol Stas, Debbie Key. second row: Dana Voss, Carolyn Rourke, Anita Spitz, Sue Poi, Denise Sainato, Patty Overmeyer, Carri Racz, Mara Fiegle. front row; Donna Phillips, Linda Bolla, Peg Far- rell, Cindy Richards, vice president; Steve Pavy, president: Cindy Glass, secretary; Joan Lazar, treasure; Kathy Bradly, Michelle Brill. 20 Making decisions and then carrying them out were the responsibilities of Executive Council members who, like sophomore Sue Filkowski, decorated during Spirit Week. Senior Executive Council - back row: Jody Jeremiah, Sheila Jenkins, Pete Klovanish, Steve Pavy, Cindy Glass, Mara Fiegle, Gail Donko. second row: Barb Carlson, Mary Do- lan, Cheri Greger, Cindy Richards, Jennifer Owczarzak, Sandie Thiel, Beth Holycross. front row: Scott Baker, vice president; Amy Govert, treasurer; Mike Blythe, president; Linette Spitz, secretary. Junior Executive Council - back row: Lisa Racz, Cheri Pike, front row: Kim Natzke. Deb- Strayer, Kim Hosier, Elaine Castel, Sandy Ba- bie Overmeyer, Terri Boris, vice president; Pam ginski, Denise Sainato, Kathy Polites. second Schmal, president: Terri Leslie, secretary; Lau- row: Debbie Key, April Godra, Linda Bolla, Carri ra Baker, treasurer. Sophomore Executive Council - back row: Pat Stevens, Kathy Bradley, Pat Carlson, Crystal Cunningham, Sue Filkowski. Craig Ford, second row: Deanna Ingram, Terri Troksa, Laurie Dzur- ovcak, Bunnie Lindsey, Tammy Klovanish. front row: Anita Spitz, Barb Thomas, vice presi dent; Lori Chappell, secretary; Ruthann Hil brich, president; Jill Zengler, treasurer, Mi chelle Brill. 21 Democrats, Carter win big; Ford runs out of gas This may have been the year of the serpent for the Chinese, but for the National Republican Party, it was the year of the peanut. When James Earl Carter stepped quietly from the governorship of Georgia to make a bid for the presidency, many were surprised. Suprise turned to national interest as the “dark horse candidate proceeded to capture Washington with his huge grin and his candid speeches that eventually helped win him the presidential race against Republican candidate, Gerald Ford. After the presidential candidates were nominated, the public speculated as to whom their running mates would be. Senator Robert Dole of Kansas received the nod from the republicans, while Carter chose Senator Walter Mondale of Minnesota. The three-part Ford- Carter debates proved a highlight of the election. This was the first time since 1960 (when the Kennedy- Nixon debates took place) that the two major candidates met face-to- face to discuss their policies on national television. While Carter was gradually taking lead in the national polls, the Senior Class established its own mock election, in which Ford tallied 512 electoral votes as compared to Carter’s 23 votes. On a more individual basis, sophomore Becky Galambos, a staunch Carter supporter, campaigned at Highland ' s Democratic headquarter’s because she “believes in Jimmy.” In the state, incumbent Dr. Otis Bowen won his bid for re-election as governor. This was the first time ever that a governor was able to directly succeed himself. Previously, a governor was allowed to run again, but only after a four- year term had been sandwiched between his terms. Also on the state-wide scene, Richard Lugar defeated Senator Vance Hartke. Although the year of the serpent represented fertility to the Chinese, the peanut has a more difficult analogy to draw, unless you happen to be George Washington Carver or you know all 300 uses of the peanut. Interviews by Panther Press staff members with top candidates for office enable photographer Joe Kus to shoot Gov. Otis Bowen. In an effort to get votes for Jimmy Carter, sophomomre Becky Galambos calls local residents to remind them to vote on Election Day. 22 Movie-goers like sophomore Tammy Klovanish and junior Mark Reed find that they can temporarily forget their problems while watching someone elses. Hassles are forgotten as senior Jeff Larsen loses himself in the music, his method of winding down from a particularly trying day of school. 24 I n the darkened room, feet propped up against the wall, he relaxes, a smile of sheer ecstacy on his face. Ted Nugent is heard blaring from the stereo and faintly, the sound of someone yelling, ‘‘Turn it down,” pervades the music. He reluctantly gets up and makes for the stereo, shoving on a pair of headphones. Sinking slowly to the floor, he escapes once again to a private world where there is only him — and Ted Nugent, of course. Every student faces pressure. Parents who expect too much. Dream dates that never seem to materialize when Prom or Turnabout rolls around. Staying home a solid weekend to study for Monday ' s chemistry exam. Or maybe just, ‘‘Please God, don ' t let me look dumb or stutter or anything the next time I talk to her ...” All are common pressures of everyday life. When the tensions begin to interfere with the enjoyment of life . . . well, then it’s time to sit back, kick off the shoes and begin winding down. There are numerous ways to wind down. Some enjoy a quiet stroll through the woods, while seeking to regain their peace or mind. Others choose to simply forget their problems, with a little help from an eight track and a six-pack. When side 2 is finished he starts out of the room only to hear mom, Don’t forget to do your homework and that room ...” Quickly he shuts the door, replaces the headphones and once again it’s only him and Ted Nugent. Zipping down an icy hill is a way that sophs Bunnie Lindsey and Dawn Stephens can combine a fast form of relaxation with a little bit of fun. Surrounded by a wide variety of literature, senior Angela Urzik gratefully adjusts her hectic schedule to a more relaxed pace, with the aid of a good book. 25 Give me a C; Give me a BC; What does it stand for? I t’s Friday night, game night, 1 right? You walk to the game, the team ' s playing, the stands are full, but where is all the screaming and shouting? All that can be heard is the crunch of the shoulder pads and the the cold sound of the referee ' s whistle. Often taken for granted, the Cheerleaders and Booster Club are vital for a strong, spirited athletic program. Their fire and enthusiasm are what transform a group of apathetic spectators into avid sports fans. Cheerleaders start off the game with a series of floor and sideline cheers. Booster Club, the most often overlooken of the group, is right behind them. Lockers Buddies,” a new spirit idea was carried out by Booster Club members. Names of team players were drawn at club meetings, the name drawn being the locker buddy decorate the day of the game. Booster Club also functions as to give it’s own members a chance to see how it is to be out on the field. Every year it sponsor the Powder Puff football game which pits class against class and woman against woman. The results of the ' 76 Powder Puff extravaganza were sophomores over juniors, 14- 6, sophs even with seniors, 0-0 and juniors on top of seniors, 2-0. In a world of changing feelings toward involvement, there are still a few who take the time to practice, yell and give support. Cheerleaders Kim Conaway, Mary Dolan, Joan Lazar, Laura Baker, alternate Karen Tuley and Captain Cheri Greger help fire up fans and raise team morale. Booster Club Officers: Barb Carlson, secre- retary; Cindy Glass, president; Jody Jere- miah, senior representative; Sandy Thiel, treasurer; Lisa Strayer, vice president, Robin Bradley, sophomore representative. 26 Crepe paper, glitter and string. No, this is not the makings of a pinata, but the work of the Locker Buddies, a new idea used by Booster Club to boost spirit. Injured after coming out of a formation, senior Joan Lazar still stays fired up while sitting on the sidelines, cheering the Panthers to a win. A traditional event, Powder Puff football challenges society’s standards, as girls try shotgun formations and guys struggle with complex cheers and bare legs. Munchers endure assembly lines whether in or out Strolling through the densely populated atmosphere of the cafeteria, he chooses a comfortable seat with a good view and a biology book is placed on the table as a ‘reserved’ sign. A dash between tables and a few quick shoves brings the diner to the front of the line, where he is suspiciously eyed by a maitre d’ and put at the end of the line. Soon, he is confronted with the decision of which tray to choose. He selects basic gray and a spoon and proceeds to the assembly line. The waitress greets him with kind eyes and a toothy smile as she hands him a plate with his appetizer. He puts his peanut butter sandwich on his tray and reaches for a steaming bowl of soup. He notes Wednesday’s beans, Tuesday ' s corn and Monday’s carrots are also in the bowl. Weighing a decision on dessert, the diner settles for Jello. He takes his half pint and sets it on the tray as he salts his sandwich. After paying, he sees his Bio 1-2 lying on the floor, so a new seat is found and he digs into his soup. Lunch is over. The trash is compacted into a basketball and a Lunch hour for many, means grabbing some empty space on The Ledge,” to sit and chat with friends, or study for an upcoming test that somehow slipped their mind. A popular option over the cafeteria brown-bag habit, juniors Teresa Cieslak, Kim Cole and Terra Bordeaux prefer to load up the car and make for the nearest McDonald ' s. jump shot deposits it in one of the garbage cans. Trays and plates are returned to be washed and disinfected for tomorrow ' s meal and the diner awaits his next class. For those who decided to be less formal, a sack lunch proved an adequate substitute. Diners came prepared, preferring to choose their own cuisine. Then there were those who wanted a change in scenery. These people traveled to McDonald’s or Burger King for a quick bite to eat and a rush to make class on time. 28 Burger King has its Whopper and McDonald ' s has the Big Mac, but senior Joe Carollo has his cold cuts. Stu- dents had the opportunity to choose their own menu by brown bagging it. Short line and sack lunches were alternatives for nour- ishment, but sophomore Doug Worley decides that a hot lunch would be the best choice for the least amount of money. 29 Songs, holding hands, ‘nice job here’: these are the little things A lthough events like winning a scholarship, making the varsity team, getting a promotion and being elected to Honor Society play an important role in a person ' s life, it is the little things that add color and make daily living just a little more interesting. In junior high, precious childhood objects are tucked away. The bubble gum rings, Hot Wheels, Barbie Dolls, five-pound bag of marbles and pictures of first-grade lovers are temporarily stored and forgotten, to be enjoyed later when memories fade. Now, new memories are created for future enjoyment. Remember the first year of foods class when the girl in the adjoining kitchen forgot the teaspoon of baking soda? What was supposed to be a chocolate cake turned out looking like a freshly rolled layer of tar. A teaspoon of baking soda may be a little thing but it makes the results a little more digestable. At the end of ninth grade, when students think they have the system just about whipped, they have to enter high school as sophomores and start all over again. A helping hand from a senior, “Good job” from a teacher, or just a smile from a friend, after a day when nothing went right-those are the little things that make adjusting a little bit easier. Diamond chips in an engagement ring, friends holding hands, a song, a word-all belong to some hope or dream. Little things, significant only to those who experience them fulfill those hopes and dreams and serve to make day-to-day living somewhat special and life just a little more worthwhile. Compensation for strained muscles, militant practices and long hours of training, a major letter carries some of the team pride off of the playing field. Following an old tradition, seniors Chris Szewka and Robin Swiontek swap senior class pictures to assure lasting memories of each other. A quiet place of escape, a private moment shared with someone special ... A perfect chance to talk about those little ' you-and- me ' things in life. When you live in a world of computers and mailing lists, it is nice to know that a bit of personal recognition can still cause a warm feeling inside. For me? A gift from her varsity volleyball team and a special word of thanks, bring a good season to a beautiful finish for Coach Linda Fryer. 5TdT5 HAVE. iDl U5E5 Students’ thirst for facts ranges from 36-24-36 to ‘Did you know . . . ?’ Frustrated, racing against the five-minute bell, you struggle in your last vain attempt to unjam your locker — again. You kick it in exasperation and glance over at your anonymous neighbor, the guy with the big nose who has been sharing the adjoining locker all year. He’s waving a bundle of crumpled report cards into the air. You’re tempted to grab them dying to know what kind of student is hidden behind that nose. But you restrain yourself and head for chemistry. You were overwhelmed by a burning, uncontrollable desire called curiosity. Everyone from President Jimmy Carter to convict Charles Manson has, at some time or another, the feeling of curiosity. Humans thrive on odd, peculiar facts and never tire of them. They’re always hungry for more. Did you know . . . That Monday, January 10, 1977, was the first snow day Griffith has had in 10 years. The ceiling squares in each classroom contain 1,296 holes apiece. That 1,200 students file through nurse Mrs. Earp’s office a year. The total number of books in the library : s 10,000. There are 1,059 student lockers in the senior high alone. The office receives 1,456 phone calls a year. That students spend 12,072 hours in high school in a four-year period. There are approximately 9,100 tardy passes written each year. That one school day has 28,800 seconds in it. Each classroom is made up of 1,500 concrete blocks which laid end to end would extend 1,458 feet. It takes 75 long strides to reach the cafeteria tray rack from the main lobby. An average of 735 lunches are served in the cafeteria a day. The average increases to 960 when cheeseburgers are featured. To get up from your seat, drive to McDonald’s, wolf a Big Mac, and race back to beat the bell takes 2,100 seconds. Teachers use 100 ounces of chalk a year. There are 910 morning announcements read in a year. Facts, whether they are trivial or not, interest many people. Did you know that there are 339 words in this story? Though there ' s rain, sleet or freezing snow, the students must get through, until this year. Heavy snow was responsible for the first snowday for Griffith since 1967. Some walls are covered with paint, some with wallpaper, but the walls in the senior high are covered with 1,059 student lockers. Each one crammed with books, papers . 32 How many trays are needed in a day? It depends on what ' s to eat. Lunches served daily increase from 735 to 960 when cheeseburgers top the menu. Rolls of tape are used each day by athletes to support sprained and weak ankles and fingers. After a practice, trainer Mike Kraus carefully removes the tape. 33 Backed by Soul Sisters, Judas, portrayed by Jim Long, struggles to voice his mixed feelings of anger and regret at the death of “Jesus Christ, Superstar. Bewildered by the look of serenity on the countenance of Jesus, Brad Augustine, Pilate, Steve Shanlaub, seeks to understand his detachment. SUPERSTAR Griffith demands J.C. stay six performances; earns $10,000 Hatred in every cruel beat, the endless striking of cold steel. Eyes straining to see as the air filled with fog. The first rays of light reveal the cross, its rigid lines bearing the agonizing form of Christ. Dedicated followers painfully mourn the crucifiction. The crucifiction in Jesus Christ Superstar, proved not only to be the final scene, but it also hit the audience with the strongest impact. Being the only production at Griffith to be presented six times, Superstar grossed $10,000. In comparison, $5,500 was spent on the play itself. The reason for the high cost of production was the technical needs and elaborate costumes. All the cast ' s wardrobe was original and home made. Even though there were no spoken lines in the play, it’s preparation took 12 weeks, twice as long as the traditional musical. Although the play was controversial among town religious groups, the drama department had no personal negative letters or calls. Mr. Ray Weaver, technical director, along with many spectators felt, “The show was near professional and far superior to the roadside production in Chicago. There probably won ' t be another Griffith play as powerfully moving as Superstar for a long time.” Mood, environment, people: all are major factors of success. Mr. Weaver explained the reason for the play’s success. “It took a special group of kids at a special time to make this production.” “Because of the nature of the play, those involved did not act their parts, they lived them. The characters they portrayed were not merely acted, but real,” he said. Caught up in her emotions, M ary Magdalene, Wendy Haley, expresses her deeply felt love for Jesus Christ with the song, “I Don’t Know How To Love Him. The unbearable weight of the cross causing him to stumble, a torn and weary Christ makes his way through a desolate throng of saddened followers. 35 WAIT UNTIL DARK Signature on dotted line yields practice, play, family feeling The foggy night produced a drizzly, damp environment. From around a dark corner came a small rain-drenched group. Clutching their coats against the wind, they struggled their way to the large green auditorium door. They followed a small beam of light up the stairs. It led to Mr. Ray Weaver, drama sponsor, who was rummaging through a box of tools. The shortest girl of the clan asked in a meek voice, “Are we supposed t o be here?” “Absolutely, we need all the help we can get!” he said. “Check with Joanne Fitzgerald.” They met Joanne waving a blank sheet of paper and fumbling in her paint splattered jeans for a pen. “Here, sign this!” she demanded. Each took the pen and signed. “Great!” she exclaimed. I’m dubbing you, The Set Crew.” Thus, the birth of “Wait Until Dark.” As the night progressed, the cast began to filter in, holding their soaked scripts. For nearly two months the stage became a home away from home for the cast. Soon, crew and cast members began to associate names with faces. They shared a common interest: to complete their goal by Nov. 12. It arrived all to quickly. From the dressing rooms could be heard chaotic, muffled conversations, ranging from, “I wonder if Robert Redford started like this?” to I think I’m going to be sick.” But, after the final act, they stood amid the applause and realized all their work had not been in vain. Research, hours of practice both by herself and with cast member Jim Reyome are needed so that Susie Hendrix, Christy Szewka, is able to portray a blind woman accuratly. 36 Theater-in-the-round proved to be a challenge for both Gloria, Michelle Brill, and Susie, Christy Szewka, as viewers are seated all around, leaving no action not watched. We need some 20 inch-long pipe, a door frame . . . These are some of the materials Mr. Ray Weaver explains to sophomore Scott Swiontek needed to build the sets. Taking Inventory of make-up supplies is very important as Mr. Gerald Spewjewski explains to seniors Sue Ballah and Nancy Kussmaul. Still groggy after getting up early for a morning workout in the icy school pool, are swim team members senior Brian Mauger and sophomore Jeff Woodworth. The Z monster strikes again! Staying up too late at night or an exceedingly boring class can make you susceptible to the Z monster ' s trickery. Unlike school life which is always changing, downtown Griffith remains the same. Many continue to close their stores early in the evening leaving downtown deserted. 38 A case of the The morning alarm abruptly pierced the semi-darkness. Groaning, he snapped awake and felt a familiar, undefinable feeling surge thorugh him called the ‘‘blahs.’ It always happened during that infinate stretch after Christmas and before Easter. Without a vacation, life seemed unbearable. He stumbled over a pile of crumpled clothes, heedlessly thrown on the floor the night before. Steadying himself, he manuvered his way to the window, covered with an opaque layer of glistening frost. He wiped a section of the pane with the back of his hand and peered out at the white mounds of melting snow turning into black slush and mud. Reluctantly, he dressed and headed towards the kitchen. He opened the cereal cabinet, only to find a dented box of Cream-of-Wheat and his hunger quickly diminshed. Grabbing his coat, he trudged out into the winter chill. TH The five- minute bell rang as he entered the lobby; he decided to make a desperate dash for his locker. Rounding the corner, he slipped and fell in a path of watery footprints. Close behind him came a thunder of stampeding feet. Petrified, he closed his eyes for fear he was doomed to be trampled to death. Surprisingly, he managed to survive the near tragedy and lived to see first hour again. Everything was running fairly smooth under the circumstances except for lunch. He entered the cafeteria and was suddenly overcome by nausea when he spied a soy bean burger on the plastic tray of a passerby. He voted against lunch too. Passing the library on his way to fifth hour, he stopped to pay his fine for a two-month overdue book. He figured he owed a fortune because he kept having nightmares about librarians forming a leftist plot to exterminate him. The rest of the day proved full of annoying mishaps and at the end of sixth hour he felt only relief. For some reason all of his friends had an excuse for staying after school, so he walked home alone. He felt vunerable and depressed by himself, but hunger overpowered him . He turned in his gravel drive and ran up the walk. Maybe tomorrow would be better. While waiting for the bus different people do different things. For the loner it ' s a time for meditating. For gossipers it ' s time to spread the latest rumor. 39 16 ways to beat TH A4AHS Over 100 years ago, Greg arose at dawn. He plowed and harvested his field by hand until sunset. Firewood was cut and water brought in from the well. Today, Greg ' s grandson awakens to his alarm clock. He buys food at the supermarket. Electricity heats his house and a tap provides water at the turn of a wheel. With the modern convenience’s of today’s life, students find leisure time more abundant. To fill that spare time, some choose to join a school or church club, participate in sports, lounge in front of the television or study to make the grade. For those who need or want money, a job after school and on the weekends dominates their time. Others prefer to spend time with their boyfriend or girlfriend, whether on a date or staying home. Not everyone has a girlfriend or boyfriend, or a “Dear Abby” to run to, so here are some suggestions on how to beat the blahs. 1. Bike-riding in downtown Griffith 2. Learn words to the school song 3. Have a shaving cream fight 4. Start next years Christmas shopping ten months early 5. Shock mom and wash the dishes 6. Make all the beds in the house 7. Go roller skating with an enemy 8. Change a flat tire 9. Throw a torn feather pillow around the room 10. Clean that same room 11. Visit a psychiatrist 12. Finish a big report early 13. Watch TV — Zoom is always a hit 14. Wash the car on a 30 degree day 15. Go shopping at the Mall with a handful of change 16. Call a friend long distance — collect. Who says roller skating is just for kids? Senior Executive Council sponsored a roller skating party for its class to foster class unity. Bowling Club — back row: Lee Rademacher, Keith Eichensehr, Dale Hess. Jeff Batliner, Ken Kozol, Bob Kovacek, Joe Metro. Bruce Nelson, Phil Hill, fourth row: Beth Holycross, Ann Szewka, Laura Jones, Mike Adams. Carl Laviolette, Larry Kilinski, Ralph Ehrseman, Bob Rubacha. third row: Rowena Powers, Carl Ryll, Sandy Thiel, Dawn Jones, Jennifer Owczarzak, Becky Caroll. Tim Bartley. Kathy Dudek. second row: Tina Glover. Debbie Jae- ger, Geri Stanzak, Jo Ann Kus, Don Galinski. Anita Sallas, Cookie Smith, Diane Gaydos. front row: Mr. Lee Baldwin, mgr., Lisa Ross, Jody Jeremiah, Dirk Swartz. Mary Carter, Tom Loomis, Carl Kus. Jeff Geisen. 40 Spare time and an enjoyment of the sport, are enough to persuade sophomore Craig Adams to join the Bowling Club and consequently escape the blahs.” Forethought and concentration are neccesary traits needed to produce a chess player. Senior Larry Kilinski, a member of chess club, practices strategies. Chess club— back row: Mr. Lee Baldwin, mgr., Dirk Swartz, Don Gniffke, Greg Lyman, first row: Ralph Ehrseman, Joe Kus, Larry Kilinski, Carl Kus. 41 Aware only of the music and each other, sophomore Dave Kraus and senior Debbie Stum shun the confusion of the hall, while enjoying a private moment. Nights are Forever Tradition takes sophs to dance I t was third hour English, and Mrs. Smith, notorious for her 60-minute lectures, was forced to retire with a severe case of laryngitis. A free hour was granted and the girl found herself in good strategic position — two seats away from Mark, with only a boy busy biting his fingernails between. All she had to do was catch his eye without catching the other 56 eyes in the room. Then she could ask him he would be her date for the annual turnabout. Furtively she glanced around the room to make sure no one was looking. ‘•Mark, she whispered, Do you wanna go to Turnabout?” Sure,” the fingernail-chewer mouthed back. But I didn ' t even realize you knew my name. Well, the girl in the story ended up going to Turnabout with the fingernail-chewer. She even surprised herself, and had fun. The theme of the dance was Nights are Forever, sponsored by the Sophomore Class. Over 150 couples attended and she’d heard that it had cost $1,000 to produce. She danced every dance, with music provided by the Bill Thomas Orchestra. She couldn’t believe how quickly the night passed. Crawling into bed that night, she recalled the evening with a warm glow of satisfaction. Not only did she enjoy herself, but she was pretty sure Mark did too. Funny how she didn’t even associate him as the fingernail- chewer anymore. In the midst of a yawn she decided that it must’ve been the suit that did it and with that thought, she fell asleep with her fingers gently cradled between her own exhausted ivory smile. Flowers . . . a beautiful remembrance of a special night. Finding a brief moment to admire hers, are sophomore Carol Miller and junior Tim Adams. A between-dances cup of punch refreshes sophomore Patti Raschke and date Dan Ornelas, and prepares them for a possible reel of fast dances. There’s more than one way to attend a Turnabout as proved by freshman Linda Dye and Karen Natzke. Acting as servers for the dance, they exchange comments on dresses, flowers and couples. After the excitement mounted, the tears left and the roses became crumpled, the memories still linger for king Scott Baker and queen Becky Carroll. Watch that finger! Senior Joan Lazar takes careful aim as she prepares to drive nails into the bridge that decorated the 1976 Prom, “Just You and Me.” Just YouandMe Junior pocketbook stuffed with $3,000 M emories of hectic moments: forty-six wrong- sized tablecloths, forgotten candleholders, ordered tuxedos that weren’t ready and last-minute changes in the flower order after finding her dress was orange instead of purple. All were tucked away in the back of couples ' minds as they took their first glimpse of the mural hanging in the lobby. The mural was a silhouette of a couple with the words, ‘‘Just You and Me” over it. As the couples seated themselves, waiting for Prom to begin, they looked around and saw trees, rocks and flowers. All were a part of the bridge arrangement located in the middle of the floor. Music also accompanied the dinner as the Bill Thomas Orchestra played for the night’s guests. Dreams of the Prom theme ‘‘Just You and Me,” sponsored by the Class of 1977, became realities as the class earned the record-breaking amount of $7,136 through magazine sales. The class earned a net amount $3,000. Prom tickets were also sold to a record-breaking 185 couples. During the intermission between Prom and Post Prom, Senior Jesse Villalpando mystified the audience with his magic. Post Prom couples were entertained by the sounds of Atlantic City Steel Pier Band form 11:30 until 2:30 a.m. Reigning as king and queen were Scott Baker and Becky Carroll. Although renting a tux, shopping for a new dress of ordering flowers may have been a hassle, all thoughts were banished. All but the thought of ‘‘Just You and Me.” 44 Words alone can ' t tell enough, so this silhouette speaks for all couples who attended the ’76 Prom, Just You and Me. Hey, it’s 7:55 46 7:55 a.m. .. “This dumb locker, it never opens when I’m in a hurry. Now let’s see, algebra book, history folder, pen ...” . . . “Charlie! Get up, you have to be at school in five minutes ...” . . . “Oh well, there goes my last cigarette. I’ll have to pick some up at lunch ...” ... “I sure hope this note works, I need that blue slip to get into second hour ...” For students 7:55 a.m. is a very unpredictable time of the day. From one day to the next they don’t know what to expect. Some students, with the thought of being tardy threatening them, find opening their locker and getting the right materials a feat in itself. While others-each with their own stories to tell- share answers, plans and the latest gossip before rushing to class. For some, the late-night date was just too much and crawling out of bed to go to school wasn’t very appealing. Then there are the smokers, who rush to the alley or duck into the john for a cigarette as a daily prelude to first hour. The student who happened to miss school the day before must stand in line to get his ‘Master Charge’ for class-a blue slip. Finally, there are those few students who are waiting patiently at their desks. “Whew! I just made it. Darn, I forgot my homework!” ... “I think I got the flu, maybe I better stay home.” . . . “Whadaya mean you’re all out of Marlboro’s!” . . . “My mom wrote it, I swear! Well, maybe there is a slight resemblance. It must be hereditary ...” The ledge serve as a makeshift desk for senior Mike Douthit as he hurries to finish forgotten homework before the bell summons him to first hour. It ' s the bell! A final drag and the cigarette is put out as the smoker disregards the risk of a possible detention, to light up and start the morning off right. Facing seemingly endless lines every morning, Mr. Charles O’Rourke, director of pupil personnel, dispenses his usual share of tardy passes and blue slips. After glancing at the clock, senior Rick Thiel regrets those last twenty minutes spent lounging in bed after the alarm rang. After-school detention again. A quick chat in the hall before school serves as the best way to catch up on the latest gossip. Juniors Patty Kuntz, Lori Shaffer and Kim Hosier exchange stories. 47 GATHERING IT UP what you want Rapping sharply on her desk, the school marm ordered the class to silence. The stuffy little school house grew quiet. While the horses stood outside, impatiently swatting flys with their tails, the owners sat inside, just as fidgety, studying their 3R’s. In frontier life, education consisted of little more than the basics, today students can study anything from power mechanics to arts and crafts. Inserted between advanced biology and U.S. history, these courses ease the traditional work of the day. For a prospective garage attendent, power mechanics was the subject of endeavor. When the first day of class has included, he went home and told his mother that his differential was broken. After convincing mom not to rush him to emergency, he explained its function in the drive train — connecting the drive shaft and the rear axles. The contemporary artist decided to enroll in a class in art. After completeng her first project, she brought it home and proudly presented it to her family. However, her dreams were dampened when her sister blurted out, ‘‘I’d be mad too if someone spilled paint on my picture!” Other students chose specific “fun classes in their field of interest. Foods, arts and crafts, drawing and painting, machine shop and woods gave students a chance to discover new talents or to develop those they already knew they had. Rapping sharply on her desk, the teacher ordered the class to silence. The room grew quiet. While parked cars were being blanketed with a heavy snow outside, the owners sat inside macremeing belts, painting sunsets, working on motors, baking cakes, molding clay . . . Hand-crafts, like ceramics and leather tooling, are classes that offer students a release from the typical classroom situation and allow for freedom of expression. 200 years ago today — take number five. Although the Bicentennial minutes created by Mr. LaFevre ' s English class lasted only 60 seconds, actual production was many times greater. Freudian principles applied with new understanding and concepts of man’s ego , offer senior Ron Legler the job of assembling a psychological puzzle of himself. All of the world is a stage — especially if you ' re an actor. Senior Angela Urzik peers through the imaginary partition seperating her real world from junior Pedro Vasquez ' s acting one. hoc : GATHERING IT UP what you need Tired, bloodshot eyes, frizzled hair hair, unmatched clothing and nasty dispositions characterize the creatures who emerge at the end of the year. After weeks of preparing for that fateful day, students drag their wearied bodies into school. With No-Doze in hand, they begin those inevitable exams. Another year of majors, minors and required courses is complete. Even though students planned their own schedules, room had to be made for those sometimes, not-too- fun classes. For the seniors, a semester of government and economics had to be endured. For the juniors and seniors as well, health, chronology, one year of P.E. and at least six semesters of history and English had to contribute to the 44 credits necessary to graduate. Final exams proved to be the result of a year’s intake of knowledge: “What was last year ' s Gross National product?” — I think cottage cheese was the grossest product “What political party did Richard Nixon belong to?” — Watergate. “What did that party believe the Federal government should do?” — Break and enter. “What is ERA and explain its significance. — Well, it ' s a new laundry detergent which saves money because you only need a quarter cup for a load of wash. “Underline the verb in the following sentence.” — She wrote the report verbatim. “What do you do if someone severes an artery and is bleeding severely?” — Collect all the blood so they can put it back in at the hospital . . . Well, nobody’s perfect, at least he passed his basketball skill test in P.E. Survival techniques are one of the many useful lessons that can be taught in a classroom. Sophomore Mike Rogowski demonstrates his aquired skill on Recessatation Annie.” Reproduction of sights and sounds in the way of a videotape enabled government and economics classes to view and debate which candidate was best qualified for the Presidency. No table-time available here! Large gym classes due to small facilities and the fact that Indiana requires a year of P.E. result in overcrowded scenes such as these. Classroom credits and enjoyment can be combined in an English class that features anything from Alice in Wonderland to an American Tragedy for sophomore John Sainato. GATHERING IT UP your own digging “Today we are going to discuss the pulmonary branch of the circulatory system. The objectives will be to trace a drop of blood from the superior vene cava to the lungs and back to the heart. We will also compare and contrast the functions of the veins and arteries. Turn to page 275 in your textbooks ...” Education — a combination of books, teachers, lectures, notes and tests. That is how most students define learning. However, learning can be achieved through many sources other than school. Sometimes the most beneficial and enjoyable information is that which you get on your own. Unless a student is genuinely interested in the subject, he wouldn’t sacrifice a day at the beach to take Advanced Chem in summer school. Other advanced courses, such as calculus, trig, physics and foreign languages, are taken by those students who enjoy a challenge or need them for college. Outside the classroom, music lessons, magazines, books, television specials and advertisements supplement learning. Faster than they can be comprehended, facts and figures are thrown out by the media. It always happens in the middle of a favorite T.V. program. Just when the criminal’s about to be captured: “Four out of five dentists surveyed recommend sugarless gum for their pateints who chew gum.” Even though much information can be gotten outside school, the classrooms and teachers constitute a major part of education “ ... be prepared for a quiz on the discussion and pages 265-280 in your textbook. Tomorrow we will discuss the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the capillaries.” Fired porcelain and crucibles conceal elements in an experiment which invaribly yield different results for everyone. Such experiments offer chem students to compare answers. A student receiving extra help from a calculator in a class has been becoming more of a familiar sight. Problems requiring several minutes of math work reduce to seconds on a calculator. Pinocchio’s long nose had nothing on these physics students. By using uncomplicated instruments, they they can measure the football field and other distances with surprising accuracy. Are they listening to the latest Peter Frampton or Paul McCartney album? No, sophomores Marsha McFarland and Rick Stevenson are concentrating on their French lesson in the language lab. PUTTING IT TOGETHER pies and pistons Imagine you’re six years old and applying serious thought to your vocation (Afterall, you’re not getting any younger.) You ' ve narrowed the field to either a policeman or a first baseman on the team of your choice. You feel amply qualified for both. After watching that disgusting “Charlie ' s Angels,” (where even girls are on the police force), you feel pretty competent. And as for baseball, you weren’t voted captain of your blocks team because you had a nice face, right? When you’re young, nothing seems impossible. But as you grow older, you realize that to reach your goals, you need some first-hand experience, too. Cadet teaching gave students considering teaching as a career, an insight into what being a teacher involves. Offered to seniors the first two periods of the day, cadet teachers do everything a real teacher does, from taking attendence to actual teaching. Babysitting and paper routes assure money for gas and basketball games. But career-minded students enroll in business courses, hoping they will prepare them to someday be their own boss. A vital class to take if you’re planning to leave home in the near future, is home ec. This class’ value lies in the fact that it makes students think twice before complaining about mom’s awful Thursday Night tunafish- maccaroni casseroles. Broken down toilets, carburetors and bicycles are all a part of married life. To prevent the costly hiring of professional fix-it men, students who eventually plan to marry would do well to take in a shop class or two. It’s nice to dream about what you’ll someday accomplish. Contrary to the thinking of a six-year-old child, however, you don ' t wake up being somebody.” You have to work at it. Shop classes equip senior Mario Castillo with some basic “do-it- yourself skills, that will help him deal with possible mechanical problems that may arise in his future. Not quite sure what to make of their dish, seniors Jesse Villapomdo, Bob Kovacek and Greg Coddington can only debate whether or not it ' s edible. The rising cost of clothing can really hurt a student’s pocketbook. Sewing class not only helps the student economize, but creates more wardrobe to pick from Dictation and typing are both a part of a secretary’s job. Senior Lynn Evans finds that mistakes do happen, though, and struggles to improve her skills. PUTTING IT TOGETHER clubs and classes Shuffling into the auditorium, you deftly make for the back of the line that is now formed on stage. Your presence is silently acknowledged by twenty-two unsmiling faces, all of which are sporting uniform looks of terror. “Quiet please. Try-outs will begin in two minutes.” Well, this is it, the day you ' ve been anticipating — the day of choir tryouts. Your resolve begins to melt, however, as you note with ill-concealed envy the two girls slipping to freedom, via the back stage exit. Trying out for anything, whether it’s a team or a vocal club, is a pretty scary experience. In order for any club to do well, its members must have not only talent, but pride in what they’re doing. Madrigals is one such club. Directed by Mr. Craig Spaulding, students must try out before being chosen to belong, as in both boys and girls choir. During try-outs, students are required to sing scales and sightread music. Senior Amy Wagman, a member of Madrigals, expresses her belief in what she’s doing. “I love to sing, she said simply,” and enjoy sharing my music with anyone who cares to listen.” DECA, Distributive Education Clubs of America, is organized just like any other club, with dues and officers. Students must be juniors or seniors to belong, and participate ’ in the D.E. program. Both are designed to help students develop an interest in business and job opportunities. Try-outs are over — you made it. But more important to you, is that you like what you’re doing, and believe in it. Come to think of it, maybe that’s why you made it! Part of learning is being able to put that knowledge to use. Junior Cheryl Evans does just that as she sings in the annual Christmas Concert. Madrigals back row: Tracy Hansen, Lee Rade- macher, Jim Miller, Chris Grubach, Dave Kraus, Louis de la Vega, front row: Linette Spitz, Chris Szewka, Terri Leslie, Sandy Poi, Cheryl Evans, Dawn Jones, Ami Wagman. DECA — back row: Karen Corneil, Bob Hart, Eric Larsen, Steve Cygan, Jeff Batliner, John Welch, Mark Welch, Rhonda Carlson, third row: Carol Evans, Pam Moore, Lisa Donovsky, Diana Govert, Debbie Matson, Kim Matusz, Becky Gragido, Diane Klein, second row: Tom Schaller, Karen Purkey, Patrick Weaver, Greg Dorin, Rick Kalemba, Joel Cermak, Chuck Neary, Kathie Howard, front row: Barb Hilbrich, Kim Reno, Jeff Larsen; vice-pres., Mr. Ken Miller; sponsor, Anita Novath; pres., Tina Glover; secy tres., Diane Ponikvar, Julie Welch. ft Concert Choir — back row: Tracy Hansen, Chris Sullivan. Dan Bright, Bill Rogers, Dwayne Alliss, Jim Reyome, Jim Farkas, Eric Larsen, third row: Marcia Westerfield, Natalie Young, Cheryl Evans, Bill Blakenship, Mike Adams, Jay Gustamente, Craig Adams, Dawn Jones, Barb Gall, Debbie Jager. second row: Tami Thompson, Janice Long, Kim Burgess, Geri Stanczak, Laura Catchur, Annette LaBarge ' , Chris Onda, Annette Palinca, Becky Delong, front row: Director Craig Spaulding, Colleen Hunt, Diane Holloway, Vicky Adams, Linda Meny, Angela Urzik, Mary Dant, Kelly Kwo- lek, Linda Bolla, Cindy Hall. , I Girls Glee — - back row: Lisa Donovsky, Brenda Hunt, Margie Sexton, Sharon McCarty, Robin Blunt, Elizabeth Bathurst, Ann Szewka, Heather Healy, Laura Jones, Barb Short, fourth row: Kathy Wilson, Nina Coltrin, Debbie Howard, Jo Ann Kus, Diane Leytem, Dawn Wilcox, Susan Poi, Mary Beth Girman, Joann Imre, Carole Wilson, third row: Kim Davis, Beth Wyatt, Francie Michalich, Linda Decker, Jenny Kwolek, Kim Troxel, Rose DeLong, Deannna Ingram, Sandy Buckler, Cheri Pike, second row: Debbie Carlotta, Leesa Vickers, Robin Bradley, April Godra, Carol Kovecsi, Deb- bie Huseman, Andrea Schaller, Jean Roach, Mary Musking. front row: Director Craig Spaulding, Cindie Lickwar, Tina Glover, Judy Young, Carol Bennett, Alice Wright , Shirley Comer, Roberta Hurst, Michelle Brill. 57 AFTER IT’S OVER where to now . . . What are you going to be when you grow up? Not only is this a question that is asked all through childhood, but it is also one that many seniors find harder to answer than the verbal portion of the SAT test. Additional questions of, ‘‘What field are you interested in? Where will you go?” only add to the graduate ' s confusion. Remember the kid next door who always had the dream of being a famous surgeon? And, remember the plans you had of going into business with him, until you had to clean up a baby bird that had fallen out of its nest? Others catch the disease, l-want- to-be-what-you-want-to-be. How can you forget how many times you changed your “career”? It all depended on which friend was going into what that day. Right? You still haven’t decided what to go into. You say you’ve been banned from the house because you couldn’t decide what to do? Here is a way you might get back in. Tell your parents you ' ll go to college. It’s usually a four-to six-year process. Sounds too much like a life-time? Well, you could look around for an apprenticeship. That way you earn a living along with aquiring a profession The big step, marriage, is another out. but then you’ve got to be prepared to take any job, because you soon might have three mouths to feed and the honeymoon doesn’t last for long. A step in the other direction and on the right foot lands you in the military ranks that can either e a life- long career or a four-year experience. Maybe you could get a paper route. There must be some kind of a job for a seven-year-old kid. Are you sure your parents kicked you out? What! You’re just a runaway. Well, what are you going to be when you grow up? Before tackling college, some students find a year of work a welcome break. For others, a job is the beginning of a lifetime career. Lifelong dreams are finally sought when the last set of grade cards are handed out. For some it ' s college, while for others, like Starla Kelner and her fiance, it ' s diamonds and marriage. After it’s over and school is past, some take to the roads to fulfill desires for independence. Travel is a way to obtain the freedom often dreamed of in school. 59 Band, Pantherettes High steppers, music makers grab horns, pom pons for contest trail reparations for the school year began early for members of the band and Pantherettes. While most students took advantage of the two weeks prior to school ' s opening, tubas and pom pons were found bobbing up and down the parking lot and football field. “We began practicing early to prepare for the NISBOVA (Northern Indiana School Band, Orchestra and Vocal Association) marching contest in Fort Wayne,” stated Mr. Noel Cross, director of the marching band and Jazz Ensemble. In the NISBOVA Class A marching contest, the band received a second division rating. This was the first time the band had gone to marching contest since 1961. Pantherettes were no longer treated as separates with the band, as marching routines were designed for both groups. During basketball season the two groups worked together, but in a different way. Pantherettes were alone on the court during halftime and did various routines with backup music by the Pep Band. The concert band performed in three concerts after taking a trip to St. Louis for a contest at Six Flags a year ago. The Jazz Ensemble planned to go to three contests, including one at Purdue University and NISBOVA, where it had received two first division ratings in as many years. Participation in marching contest meant extra work for band and Pantherettes as junior Kim Natzke executes key arm movements during a performance. BAND- back row; John Chavez, Bob Johnson, Phil Hill, Dennis Bowman, Shirley Comer, Rich Lively, Rudy Gottschlich, Don Hess, Dino loakimidis, Dave Jubinsky, David Kraus, Brian Johnson, Lee Ann Kane, Lynn Fafoulas. sixth row: Rich Lindsey, Tom Loomis, Dale Hess, Cary Sporinsky, Eric Larsen, Mort Tucker, Phil Carlson, Dan Pesut, Mike Kraus, Randy Todd, Mark Metcalf, Jeff Jarmakowicz, Rick Brown, fifth row: Mr. Robert Sohn, director, Mike Chandler, David Barrios, Jeff Cummings, Rosie Gottschlich, Brian Malick, Greg Leisti- kow, Jesse Villalpando, Jerry Bandura, Jim Neil, Dave Jaeger, Dianne Leytem, Bonnie Ko- selke, Mr. Noel Cross, director, fourth row: Mary Barenie, Dan Sims, Lisa Thompson, Bob Geiser, Linda George, Bill Musgrave, Ellen Barenie, Don Bowman, Greg Neese, Scott Swiontek, Carri Racz, Mara Gulliver, Debbie Pramuk. third row: Tom Glover, Nina Coltrin, Connie Leffel, Nina Moreno, Gail Peters, Su- san Whitehead, Lorraine Rucoba, Beth Alger. Sandy Bundy, Sharon Kregel, Bunnie Lindsey, Chris Rucoba. second row: Wendy Meadows, Marla Dunlap. Barb Loomis, Sherie Wilson, Paula St. Clair, Bobbi Moore, Robin Tucker, Mara Fiegle, Colleen Kubacki, Dawn Wilcox, Jesse Rodriguez, Cindy Hall, Mary Pramuk. front row: Steve Pavy, Andrea Toweson, Chris Onda. Brian Sambor, Chris Winter, Jeff Gordon, Debra Dunn, Nancy Ricks, Joe Kus. L ' Jm ■ JW i JH |«pj AM ■ 1 h Jj I W 1 Bia [ 1 1 l PH 1 !■ 1 FolI AS ( With eyes on music and foot in step, junior Jeff Jarmakowicz marches to When Johnny Comes Marching Home before the Homecoming football game. PANTHERETTES-back row: Sue Filkowski, Dana oss, Lisa Cole, Kelly Konopasek, Pat Carlson, Pat- ty Hilman, Kim Kilinski, Tammy Klovanish. Donna Longoria, third row: Cindy Smith, Patty Wagman, Sally Picket, Pam Schmal, Kathy Polites, Kim Natzke, Debbie Overmeyer, Joyce Wood, second Summer practices weren ' t all bad for french horn player Mort Tucker, as the band takes time from marching in the August sun to rehearse in the air conditioned auditorium. row: Lori Chappell, Kim Cole, Debbie Hinchy, Lynn Evans, Cindy Richards, Sue Ballah, Amy Govert, Lorraine Rucoba, Carri Racz. front row: Kim Turn- er, Sue DuVall, Nancy Raschke, Barb Carlson. Amy Wagman, Dorothy Clark, Kim Hosier, Linda Luszcz, Cheryl Johnson, Patti Wilkie. 61 PANTHER PRESS NEWS BUREAU The Press train keeps rolling on It was an unusual year for both the Panther Press and News Bureau staff. A year of train rides and politicians, Communists and press people. And they loved every minute of it. Attempting to broaden the field of subjects covered in the Panther Press, staffers capitalized on the national elections. Three staffers armed with paper, pencils, film and staunch determination rode the Jimmy Carter Campaign train in search of an interview with Senator Walter Mondale and Mrs. Rosalyn Carter. They were granted the interviews and afterwards spoke with local dignataries such as Gary Mayor Richard Hatcher and Indiana Senator Vance Hartke. Encouraged by their success, the staff forged ahead in pursuit of other news sources. They attended a news conference for Jarvis Tyner- vice presidential candidate for the Communist Party. Mr. Tyner noted their presence and thanked them for being the only one’s “heavy enough to come. News Bureau hunted interesting news sources, while supplying five area newspapers with news and feature items. It was an unusual year for the Panther Press and News Bureau. A year of train rides and Communists ... a year to remember. Interesting sources of news are what Anita Sallas, Tracy Hansen, Karl Ryll, Carolyn Donnelly and Dave Kraus look for as members of News Bureau staff. Debates are common occurences on the Panther Press staff. Sheila Jenkins, Jeanne Rowe. Dave Lewis and Sandi Poi discuss ideas for the coming weeks issue of the paper. 62 Editor-in-Chief Cindy Richards looks on as first hour salesman Anita Spitz collects her pile of papers. The Panther Press, a weekly newspaper, is distributed each Friday morning. Interested in riding the Jimmy Carter Campaign train. Editor Cindy Richards and Managing Editor Dave Lewis seek the advice of ABC ' s Hugh Hill and his cameraman, on how to go about it. Panther Press Staff — back row: Dan Gilmore, Cindy Lickwar, Bill Montgomery, Jeanne Rowe, Jeff Batliner, Jim Glover, Lisa Hoffman, Sandi Poi. front row: Andrea Toweson, Laura Van Horssen, Dave Lewis, Cindy Richards, Barb Thomas, Jon Terpestra. 63 Photography Staff: Tom Goeb, Joe Kus, Sheila Jenkins. Reflector Staff: back row; Laura Baker, Pam Schmal, Mike Bannon, Steve Pavy. Rich Lindsey, Jim Reyome. second row; Barb Thomas. Doro- thy Clark, Robin Blunt, Jan Erickson, Mara Fiegle, Andrea Toweson. front row; Elaine Castle, Sue Rogowski, Sandy Poi. 64 REFLECTOR PHOTOGRAPHY It ' s 3 a.m., all are asleep but J-people Approximately nine months earlier Reflector staffers gathered together to create an accurate account of the year 1977. The first problem encountered was “What should go into the book?” Since the book is put out primarily for the students, it was agreed that students themselves would be the main feature — their school life, jobs, etc. Staffers strove to catch the general feeling of the year and to cover the events as honestly as possible. Words alone weren’t enough, so they called in the photographers to illustrate their stories. Missing Friday night football games to attend all-night worksessions, often made staffers question their reasons for being on staff. One staffer explains by saying, Writing proves a challenge to me. Especially on a yearbook, where you have to tell things the way they are, instead of they way you would like them to be. Only when the last deadline is met, the last caption written, the last lay-out triplicated and the book distributed, can staffers sit back, relax and say Yea, I guess maybe it was all worth it after all. A bird’s eye view of a worksession shows all necessary items including staffers: Pam Schmal, Rich Lindsey, Mike Bannon, Jan Erickson and Steve Ravy. 65 There’s an old disease going around. Although it’s not fatal, it may cause its victims some serious disorders. Its symptoms are a tightening of the stomach muscles, sweaty palms, and frequent “blow ups.’’ If left untreated, severe psychological upsets may result. What is it? If you guessed intoxication, you ' re out of it. If you guessed carcinoma of the liver, you’d better lay off the Marcus Welby shows for awhile. But if you guessed pressure, you’re right, and you ' re probably a victim. Pressures come in all shapes and sizes. School pressures rank high — working to get the grades that will satisfy you, your teachers, and your parents. Peer pressure can hurt, especially when it comes in the form of a lecture. Friend pressure: your morals against their persuasions. And lastly, the pressures that are self-inflicted. The things you choose to worry about. A date for a special dance, a friend’s opinion of you, or making sure that you’re always dressed in the latest style. Pressures are here to stay. But to avoid the “side effects,” the smart people analyze their pressure situation first, and then decide whether or not it ' s worth all the worrying. After cramming for finals, some are content with a mere passing grade. Others like senior Scott Baker study with the purpose of maintaining a high grade point average. It’s one thing to have talent, but another to have to prove it. Performing before the student body during convocation, Madrigals proudly display theirs. 66 The usual reason for studying is to achieve good grades. After completeing her test, senior Teresa Downing hopes the time she spent studying will pay off. The combination of tie scores with a chance of possible overtime, force a frustrated Head Coach Ron Divjack to his feet, as he signals a time-out. Reliving hit younger years, Mr. Ron Dlvjak confides his secret dreams for Christmas to Santa portrayed by senior Mike Kraus during the Honor Society Convocation. In order to show his participation in the Honor Society Christmas convo Mr. John LaFevre shovels sandwiches into his mouth hoping to win the blue ribbon. Honor Society - back row: Larry Szafacz, Mike Blythe, Steve Pavy, Dan Hilbrich, John Hilbrich, Dave Lewis, John Wiening. second row: Linette Spitz, Grace Jubinsky, Mara Fiegle, Larry Kilinski, Paul Smith, Amy Govert. Cindy Richards, Scott Baker, front row: Andrea Toweson, Angela Urzik, Mike Kraus, Geri Stanczak, Laura Baker, Anita Salas, Sandy Poi. HONOIMI€S Lettermen goes coed; Honor Society gains new sponsor; Journalists keep right on sudsing 4 4 I oe, did you hear the news? I was elected to Honor Society!” Oh, yeah? How did you manage to do that?” “Well, they sent me an application to fill out, asking about my activities and interests I filled it out, turned it in, and just received word that I made it. The honoraries consist of clubs made up of people elected to them because of outstanding achievements in school related activities. The traditional Lettermen’s Club did an about face and allowed girl’s with major letters to join ranks. Thus, it became the Varsity Club. Honor Society sponsored a Christmas convocation in which they performed skits and contests and arranged a visit from Santa himself. Madrigals sang carols, and some teachers received gag gifts. Members visited Chicago at Christmas to see the decorations. Quill and Scroll sponsored its annual journalism banquet held at San Remo’s. It also sponsored a car wash at Franklin School to raise money for summer journalism workshops at Ball State. No, these are not organizations that elect members and are not heard from again. They perform an important role in the school. Varsity Club- back row: Bruce Hinchy, Kevin Lawrence, John Alexander. Joe McNeil, Bob Johnson, Chris Thomas, John Hilbrich, Dan Hilbrich, Don Baker, Steve Pavy, Steve Orr, Brian Thompson, Rob Blunt, fourth row: Randy Ingram, Mike Douthit, Steve Evans, Pete Klovanish, Don Schulze, Larry Sza- fasz, John Wiening, Mike Blythe, Doug Mech, Dennis Santay, Steve Kondrat, Chris Popovich, third row: Dave Toth, Dan Pesut, Brian Malick, Scott Baker, Chuck Ross, Gary Moore, Randy Bobos, Brian Mauger, Mark Lumio, Steve Ricks, Tim Studniarz, Brian Thornton, Dan Udchitz. second row: Scott Blount, Jeff Klein, Bob Greger, Jeff Messinio, Scott Muller, Mike Kraus, Dave Sullivan, Dale Combs, James Mattingly, Jer- ry Alumbaugh, Rich Ringer, Mark Reed, John Broelmann, first row: Kim Turner, Angie Juarez, Barb Thomas, Kathy Bradley, Angie Holsclaw, Donna Giffin, Jeanne Rowe, Jenny Van Sickle, Cheryl Batliner, Diane Kowalysin, Laurie Dzurovcak, Laura Baker, Anita Spitz. Quill and Scroll- back row: Steve Pavy, Dave Lewis, Rob Blunt, third row: Rich Lindsey, Mara Fiegle, Jeanne Rowe , second row: Mike Bannon, Anita Sallas, Pam Schmal. first row: Sandy Poi, Laura Baker. 69 GRRDLfflTION Reflections and dreams mix as 303 march for the past; toward future Although looking through pamphlets became a pasttime for many seniors seeking a college education, others applied for summer jobs just as they had in previous years. Still some simply wanted to take a year off from work and school to enjoy life. But all of them sooner or later reflected on their senior year and graduation. Graduation included speeches by valedictorian Jack Moorman, salutatorian Alice Rubacha and class president Jeanne Gillis. A single red rose presented by class sponsors Mr. Gerald Spejewski and Mr. Ray Weaver calmed the hands of many excited girls and added a touch of the Bicentennial. Whether or not they had made definite plans for the future, the 303 1976 graduates proudly received their diplomas with heads held high and eyes straight ahead. Only then did the meaning of the senior song, “Do You Know Where You’re Going To?” begin to materialize. Do you know where you’re going too? Tammy Muller looked to the future as she sang the class song. Tammy and other members of the Madrigals entertained at Commencement. The climax of every graduation Commencement comes when the diplomas are presented to graduates. Superintendent Kurtz hands Frank Foust his diploma. 70 ’•jp Guitarists and vocalists Brad Augenstine and Jim Long performed at the graduation ceremony with additional background vocal sounds by the Madrigals. Guest speaker, Reverend Doyle Pavy of the Methodist Church in Griffith, addressed the graduating class and guests at the commencement excercises. 71 Even though traffic jams are usually aggravating setbacks, senior Rocky Huber takes advantage of a maze of cars to socialize with friends. For those students who don ' t drive or can ' t find a car with less than seven passengers, the bus provides a welcome alternative to walking. 72 Is it a K-Mart blue-light special or the last week of school? What’s more dangerous than riding a New York subway at rush hour or trying to shuffle through the aisles of K-Mart during a blue-light special? No, it’s not trying to pass a driver’s ed. car, but rather attempting a walk down the hall during the last week of school or darting across Pine Street at lunch time. For students, the last two weeks of school brought more than make-up tardy sessions and final exams. While cleaning their lockers, people found the hall a convenient place to deposit notes from friends, biology binders and other objects stored throughout the year. This was unfortunate for the person who slipped on a six-month old peanut butter sandwich that was concealed beneath a pile of papers. For the student who prefered to eat out, crossing the street became an almost equally difficult task as local “funny car” drivers raced to their favorite hang-out. Moving out seemed a hard job as seniors ended their school year a week before the others. With a feeling of apprehension and some disappointment, seniors realized the security of an 8-3 routine was over. However, for the juniors and sophomores, moving out only meant three months of freedom and a promise for another chance next year. Empty halls and waxed floors mark the end of another year. The final walk down the seemingly endless hallway, provides memories of the past school years. Memories, captured in the Reflector, bring a welcome change from the chaos of the last weeks of school. Students take time to reminisce on the year ' s events. While It may not appear English tailored, senior Bill Spitz patiently bows his head to insure the proper fit of his graduation apparel. 73 Making the team They started on the playground back in grade school. To make it they had to be in the “top ten” or else painfully watch from the sidelines. They tried to make the team. Recess was based on sports . Everyone liked being a participant, but few preferred being spectators. The two captains battled over who got to pick first. “I get Richie,” captain number one said. “If you get him, I get the next two picks,” captain number two retorted. And the best players went to their respective teams, until all positions were filled. But, not everyone made it. Things are a little different in high school, but only in the way the team is selected. The desire to make it is still there. Now instead of captains, paid coaches select the team. Tryouts and practices are after school instead of at recess. Games are now real instead of play. Hours of practice before the season even started enabled students a chance to get a head start, just so they’d find their names on the list of those surviving the cuts. Hard work and desire constitute the making of an athlete, but only those who give that something extra make the team. Practices, drills, sprints and sore muscles face potential varsity players Don Baker and Kalman Schmell before they can play in a real game. 74 The Panther Path teaches suited-up players skill in zig-zagging their way between the shoulder pads of the opposition, by using imaginary foes. Off-season training to keep in shape as well as strengthen the team is the goal of senior Dennis Santay, as he works out on the universal machine. Driving herself to her maximum potential is a mental as well phyical hurdle that junior Kathy Hinton must clear, in order to defeat her opponent. It takes more than freezing winds to intimidate senior Dino loakimidis, as he waits patiently for a nibble while ice fishing at Issac Walton. T he scene is the Gladiator room sometime after school hours. In it we see eight boys at different points around the weightlifting machines. Each one is trying to lift, pull or push his amount of weight while counting the repetitions under his breath. All of them have beads of sweat on their faces while they strain to lift the weight again. The boys are members of the powerlifting team. The powerlifting team? You didn ' t know about the powerlifting team? It’s true, it doesn’t draw big crowds, and it is not the most well-known team, but it is good. In fact, past teams have not lost a meet in eight years, including last year’s mark of 2-0. The powerlifters train from four to six hours a week during the season, but the emphasis is not on training for the meets, although it is important. The emphasis is on training for other sports. While lifting weights is usually used by athletes to condition themselves for future competition, senior Tony Mattingly finds it a way to compete and build strength for other sports. Outside Sports Fun bounded by determination, not by hot or cold Whether interests lie in outdoor activities or inside games, practically everyone has the opportunity to participate in some sort of sport. Even though the school offers 11 different varsity sports, some couldn’t go out for the teams because of jobs, or because of other interests which called for sports not offered at school. With the arrival of fall came the hunter, seeking the prize catch he’d awaited all summer. Getting up hours before dawn characterized the hunter, who looked forward to the day’s chase with the wild. The fisherman took advantage of every possible time to hook the big ones. Students on vacation during the summer sometimes were on the lakes from sunrise to sunset. Winter couldn’t keep the fisherman away from the fish, as the determined braved cold and ice by chipping holes in frozen lakes to lure and land get his prey. The winter ' s large snowfall, although late in coming, permitted skiiers the chance to test (continued on p. 79) An outdoor sport that is fast gaining in popularity, hunting provides for its participants a chance to get out into the open. 77 Disregarding the blanket of snow covering the ground, some broke the monotony of a bleak winter day by engaging in a lively game of football. The prospect of snow and sub-zero weather does little to excite senior Rick Thiel, as he finds a quiet afternoon of ping- pong more to his liking. ©imtislkdl® pmti Sport ' s variety limited only by boundries of man ' s imagination (continued from p. 77) the slopes and their ability gained from the year before. Beginners braved falls, bumps and bruises in hopes of improving enough to take on the more advanced slopes, while the experienced raced down the hillside with relative confidence. Lack of funds for ice time at Omni 41 caused the hockey club to call it quits for a year. Hockey isn’t recognized by the Indiana High School Athletic Association, so school funds were unavailable to support the team. For those unable to bear the extreme weather conditions, indoor games provided a means of activity. Indoor pools and tennis courts gave the students an “indoor summer” during those sub- zero temperatures, while air conditioned basements equipped with pool and Ping pong tables offered relief from the July heat. The list is endless of activities to do outside of school: bowling, a football game in the snow, or even roller skating. At any rate, when it comes to choosing a sport, you’re only limited by your imagination. Tired of sitting home doing nothing, senior Dan Pesut leaves his boredom behind as he escapes to Mansard ' s for a few sets of tennis. 79 IA hile most high school students ■ go through the daily routine of finding something to do after school, intramural basketball players find jump shots and free throws replacing television and pizza. 7 p.m. — on a Wednesday night, a high school student thinks of what he is going to do and calls a friend to see what’s happening for the night. 7 p.m. — a member of the intramural basketball team calls a friend on his team for a ride. 8 p.m. — the student finishes talking to his friend and Hey man, it ' s eight o-clock! L c n c ?n7ont op o? -T- • c C • II the T.V. Time tor a friendly 8 Pm -t he I I .1 II J intramural basketball game basketball player receives the opening tip and scores two points on a quick jump shot, giving his team an opening lead in the game. 8:30 p.m. — the student puts a frozen pizza in the oven and waits, hoping it will be hot in time to watch his favorite program. 8:30 p.m. — after the intramural basketball player makes a final free throw with one second left to help his team win 43-42, he receives congratulations from his teammates for scoring 21 points. 9 p.m. — after he finishes eating his pizza, he again stations himself in front of his T.V. to watch Charlie ' s Agnels. 9 p.m. — after leaving the gym, the intramural basketball player comes home to catch Charlie’s Angels, too. Why join intramurals? “There is no coach to nag you. You can play the way you want. The competition is good and everyone has fun playing. Everyone takes it seriously,” senior Mike Blythe said. “It gives me something to do on a boring Wednesday,” Senior Brian Rusk commented. “I like intramurals because I really like basketball and it substitutes for all the guys that don ' t make the varsity basketball team,” senior Jim Brown stated. Striving to “hold up senior Larry Massa’s progress, junior Dan Udchitz keep his body between Larry and the basket to prevent a possible score. 80 So what ' s a little jump ball between friends? In intramurals, the natural desire to win is increased three-fold when the guy you ' re playing against is you best friend. Arms extended and feet planted firmly on the ground, junior Dan Udchitz works at keeping one step ahead of his opponent, senior Scott Baker. Determined to match his own stamina to that of the boys, sponsor Robert Segally abdicates his bench position and joins in the exercises. V 81 1975 GIA Tennis Opp GHS Portage L Highland L Calumet W Lowell W Crown Point L Munster L Hammond Clark L 1976 Varsity Tennis Opp. GHS Lowell W Bishop Noll W Portage L Highland W E.C. Washington w Munster L Lake Central W Hammond Gavit L Hammond Morton W Gary Andrean L Whiting W Calumet W Crown Point Sectionals L Bishop Noll L Conference 2nd Striving for accuracy on his toss, junior Dave Sullivan uses good form to place his first serve deep and wide in order to ace his opponent. Twisted by her effort to make contact with the ball, senior Grace Jubinsky is lifted off the court by the momentum and body english she put on the ball. 82 A ce, love duece, rally. The nouns are as familiar as Jimmy Connors, Arthur Ashe and Chris Evert. Their connection is simple. The game of tennis. Although not as well known as the above mentioned celebrities, the tennis team finished its season play, placing second in the conference with a 4-2 record, while compiling an overall 8-6. Junior Dave Sullivan was named Most Valuable Player and the captain of next year’s squad. Playing mostly reserve matches last year and becoming the number one player this year, Dave was also tapped Most Improved. Receiving the Plaque Award for the best Mental Attitude was the number two player, senior Dan Pesut, captain and four-year member of the team Seniors Mike Douthit and Steve Kondrat were named the Outstanding Netters, accumulating a 10-2 record, as the number one doubles team. Netters rally to 8-6 record as Sullivan tapped MVP; Hreha named MVP in girls season debut Making its debut, the GIA tennis team encountered competition from seven Calumet Region schools. Highlights of season play came with victories over Calumet and Lowell. Seniors Diane Hreha and Diane Kowalisyn were named Most Valuable and Most Improved respectively by fellow teammates. The girl netters finished conference play 2-3 and 2-5 overall. With eyes intently following the ball, senior Diane Kowalisyn volleys across the net in an attempt to score against Lake Conference foe, Highland, as Anita Spitz stands by. Girl ' s Tennis - back row: Coach Bernice Koby. Debbie Dunn, Carolyn Donnelly, Mara Fiegle, Diane Kowalisyn, Denise Sain- ato. second row: Shelia Jenkins, Grace Jubinsky, Diane Hreha, Tina Brajner. front row: Barb Thomas, Brenna Brown, Anita Spitz. Boy’s Tennis - back row: Mike Schaller, Joe Kus, Steve Kon- drat, Mike Douthit, Steve Pavy, Rick Thiel, Gary Moore, Rich Muha, Coach Gary Dixon, front row: Bob Deedrick, Dave Sulli- van, John Sainato, Dan Pesut, Rich Ringer, Carl Kus. 83 Poised in his stance with eyes rivoted on the ball, fullback Dan Udchitz waits for the snap. The team ended the season 6-4, its best season in ten years. A victory always serves to brighten a fan’s outlook and add a few smiles. Displaying a particularly happy one is sophomore Debbie Briski as she raises her hands to cheer. • ' . - , Ufer, u IBs Lil � A + Griffith _ ' -rC, TH RIFFfT 1976 Varsity Football-back row: Coach Larry Parker, John Alexander, Dan Kijurna, Bob Johnson, Craig Buzea, Jim Morris, Craig Ford, fourth row: Tom Rademacher, Dan Udchitz, Joe McNeill, Chris Popovich, Chris Grubach, Jim Mattingly, Steve Ricks, third row: Tim Bar- enie, Jeff Meyers, Larry Szafasz, Scott Baker, 3 ete Klovanish, Steve Evans, Coach Dick Reyome. second row: Eli Jovanovich, Greg Kra- tovil, Phil Matthews, Mike Simac, Doug Worley, Tom Somers, Tim Somers, front row: Steve Ross, Mike Barta, Bob Greger, Rich Fortner, Steve Orr, John Reid, Head Coach Les Thorn- ton. 84 (Continued on page 86.) Running down field attempting to catch the football, senior Mike Blythe finds two Indians swarming over him in the win over Lake Central 22-11. A shattered cheekbone defeats junior Mike Barta ' s hopes of a season without injury, as he is attended to by assistant coach Larry Parker and trainer Mike Kraus. the wishbone backfield came to life, scoring 244 points, and averaging 275.5 total yards per game, both new school records. The senior backfield of quarterback Scott Baker and running backs Pete Klovanish, Larry Szafasz and Mike Blythe found running for first downs less rugged with the big holes opened by the offensive line. Another record set was 118 first downs for the season. The area newspapers in their pre-season previews weren’t expecting the Griffith football scene to change much. It looked Panther wishbone of foes; 2nd place best ever in LSC makes turkeys finish B reaking school records, having Head Coach Les Thorton named Coach of the Year, finishing second in the Lake Suburban Conference and owning a winning season are what the Panther football team was all about in the 1976 season. As 27 records fell and one record was tied, Panthers enjoyed their first winning season since 1966, when the team went 5-3-1. Area teams came to respect the team for its offensive output, as 1976 Varsity Football Hammond Gavit OPP GHS South Bend Clay 32 30 Calumet 21 14 Gary Wirt 7 54 River Forest 0 14 Lowell 6 52 Munster 12 22 Crown Point 27 6 Highland 20 8 Lake Central 11 22 Conference 8 22 2nd 85 Records galore Thornton in 6-4; named Journal’s top Being on the bottom is no fun, so the logical place to be is on the top. A Panther football player takes advantage of his position a fter tackling a Lowell player. (continued from page 85) as if the media would be right, as the Panthers dropped the first two games. Then the team put any thoughts of another losing year aside and put together a four- game winning streak, including a 54-7 lashing of Calumet and a 52- 6 burning of River Forest. After two losses to Munster and Crown Point, the climax of the season came when the Panthers defeated arch rival Highland 22-11 and Lake Central 22-8. With the complete turnaround from a 1-9 season to a 6-4 showing, the Sun Journal tapped Head Coach Les Thornton Coach of the Year. Senior Pete Klovanish was named to the All-Conference team, and Blythe, Klovanish and Joe McNeill were named to the Sun Journal All-Area Team. 27 Records. Coach of the Year. Second place in the LSC. 6-4 record — a winning year. Most Valuable Player Scott Baker completes a pass despite a futile attempt to block it by a Red Devil linebacker in the Homecoming triumph over Lowell. You’re pulling my leg.” A Panther defender dives at a Lowell player to come up with a shoestring tackle. The Panthers came away with a 22-11 Homecoming victory. After crashing his way through the Lowell Feet planted firmly in the turf, defensive offensive line, junior John Alexander halfback Larry Szafacz holds his own, sprints toward the quarterback in an with a little help from teammate attempt to bring him down. linebacker Mike Blythe. 87 O uccess, the extent of succeeding, a favorable outcome and the achievement of a specific rank. For the volleyball team, a Spikers take 16-4 season, 2 in sectionals successful season resulted from experience and a positive state of mind. In the past years, “state of mind,” played an important role in the life of each player. Mental errors seemed to hamper game techniques and thus resulted in an unfavorable outcome. But again, that was in the past. This year’s record presented proof that improvement can be a reality when and where a common team will is present. The V-Ballers finished their season play with a winning 16-4 season record and a 4-2 tally for conference games. During sectional play they grabbed a second place title, encountering their only defeat in the final match of the tournament. All-Conference awards were presented to two of the starting seniors and three-year members of the team, Delores Doppler and Sandy Thiel. Doppler was voted Most Valuble Player by her fellow teammates and junior Janice Erickson was tapped Most Improved in the same manner. 1976 Varsity Volleyball Opp. GHS East Gary W Gary Wirt W East Chicago Roosevelt W Hammond High W Munster L Whiting L River Forest W Lake Central W Calumet w Gary Andrean w Whiting w Hammond Clark w Crown Point L Hammond Morton L Hammond Tech W Highland W Lowell W Gary Lew Wallace W Hammond Bishop Noll W Gary Roosevelt W Sectionals 2nd Conference 2nd Arms outstretched and fingers reaching, the perfect set-up finds senior Donna Giffin prepared for a good return to gain points for the team. Muscle taut and eyes fixed on the ball above her, senior Sandy Thiel attempts to meet and successfully return the ball to the opposition. 88 Following the initial set-up, sophomore Jenny Van Sickle follows through with a clean return of the ball over the net, to gain extra points. Struggling to prove the theory, practice makes perfect, sophomores Debbie Chmiel and Sheryl Battiner volley the ball in a pre-game warm up. Straight arms and locked fingertips help senior Delores Doppler achieve proper form. The volleyball team finished the season with a record of 16-4. 1976 Varsity Volleyball — back row: Head Coach Linda Fryer, Barb Cales, Diane Kowalysin, Sheryl Batliner. Sandy Thiel, Debbie Chmiel, manager Pam Kowalysin. front row: Jenny Van Sickle, Jeanne Rowe, Jan Erickson, Delores Doppler, Donna Giffin. 89 Keeping accurate time is an important part of a swim meet. Timerettes Terry Dickens and Robin Blunt make this job easier for the official by recording times. Eleven down and only nine to go! Junior Mark Lach encourages fellow teammates to continue his pace while adding to the excitment. With a quick breath, sophomore Rich Lively strives for a top performance in the butterfly segment of the 200- yard Individual Medley. Varsity Swimming-back row: Brian Mauger, Jeff Woodworth, Dave Toth, Scott Muller, Don Mount, Scott Muller, Don Mount, Scott Gabrys, Coach Dan Leslie second row: Laura Rzonca, Diane Leytem, Joyce Smejak, Linda Bolla, Mike Toth, front row: Mack Lach, Ed Pramuk, Ray Ivers, Jim Mang, Harry Baginski. w w- r f k ' v fl vAl kpf L j 1 l j 1 L r ' jk r I i jiTt i 90 | t takes twelve eggs to make a I dozen, two pints to make a quart, 100 centimeters to equal a meter and you need lots of swimmers to make a swim team. Varsity swim coach Dan Leslie believes, “It takes 30-35 boys to make up an effective swim team. Only three boys per event are allowed to swim in a meet. If Sour 0 Mauger goes to State; me, wouidnoi team ends slate 4-9, competing suffers manpower against other schools, but also fellow teammates. I feel a boy would excel much more if he knew we didn’t have to swim him.” Although there weren’t as many swimmers as was hoped, the team finished with a 4-9 season and placed eighth in Sectionals. Senior Brian Mauger qualified for State and placed 28th out of 487 backstrokers. It takes 365 days to fill a year, four quarters to equal a dollar, 20 cents to purchase a candy bar and hours of practice and wrinkled skin to become a good swim team. 1976-77 Swimming OPP. GHS Valparaiso L Portage L Munster L Lew Wallace W Morton L Gary Wirt W Hammond High L Chesterton L Hammond Tech W Crown Point L Highland L Conference 5th Gavit W Lowell L Sectional 8th While slicing through the water, State swimmer Brian Mauger attempts to leave his backstroking opponent behind in the ripples. 91 A twist here and a turn there can mean the difference between being pinned and breaking away, as sophomore Marc Sharp finds during competition. With his opponent underneath him, senior Rich Ringer takes advantage of his position to apply pressure in hopes of a flip and a him over. A newcomer to the varsity team, sophomore Steve Moore quickly learns to forfeit the good stuff, while dieting to meet his weight class and build his strength. Balance and coordination are essential to attain success on the wrestling mat. Senior Bruce Hinchy strives to gain the upper hand and pin his foe. Getting on top is one way to score points and shift the advantage. Senior Jeff Klein works to break his opponent’s hold and pin him to the mat. Like warriors locked in combat, wrestlers sometimes seem like nothing more than a tangle of arms and legs. Junior John Reid tries to break his foe’s hold. 92 Staunch determination from senior Bruce Hinchy overcomes stiff resistance, as he seeks to put the moves on his fighting opponent and end the match in his favor. Varsity wrestling — back row: Marc Sharp, John Reid, Bruce Hinchy, Phil Matthews, Tony Mattingly, Joe Pondo, Steve Orr, Jim Hafner, mgr. front row: Scott Hinchy, Scott Blount, Rich Ringer, Bob Gregor, Jeff Klein, Steve Moore, Ron Zubrich, mgr. route to W hat does it take to be a wrestler? Over three months of conditioning, practicing and starvation diets to enable the wrestlers to move with the agility needed on the mat. Unfortunately, the grapplers were able to compile only a dual meet record of 2-6-2. Victories came over Whiting and Horace Mann while the team tied Calumet and Lake Central high schools. Although the team failed to post a winning record, the season did have many encouraging points. The grapplers placed third of eight teams in the Chesterton Grapplers endure workouts, diets en 2-6-2 year; Ringer, Blount capture sectional, LSC crowns team took first place. Griffith hosted a tri-dual meet over Christmas vacation, and the Panthers were once again able to claim top honors. Post season tournament action turned out to be less successful. The team placed fourth in the sectional tourney. Rich Ringer claimed first place in the 112-lb. weight class. In the Lake Surburban Conference Meet at Lake Central, the team placed sixth with Scott Blount winning the 105-lb. weight class. Invitational. The Hobart Invitational tourney proved to be even better, as the 1976-77 Wrestling OPP. GHS Munster L Lake Central T Chesterton Inv’t. 3rd Calumet L Tri-Dual W.T Whiting W Gary Andrean L Crown Point L Highland L Hobart Invit. 1st Lowell L Sectional 4th Conference 6th Regional 13th 93 With arms and legs breaking through the paper barrier, senior Jeanne Rowe takes advantage of the Booster Club’s work to come in with a bang. GIA Basketball-back row; Jan Erickson, Jenn Van Sickle, Delores Doppler, Donna Giffin, Head Coach Linda Fryer, front row; Diane Kowalisyn Debbie Chmiel, Sheryl Batliner, Jenny Kwolek, Jeanne Rowe. 94 I f one word was chosen to describe the 1976-77 GIA basketball squad, that word would be ‘‘improvement.” Although its season record wasn’t perfect at 9-6, the majority of the games it lost were close or almost heart-breakers. Late in its season, the varsity team set a school record by pumping in 81 points against River Forest. It also averaged 50 points per game, as opposed to last year’s average of 29. Sophomore Sheryl Batliner senior Jeanne Rowe and sophomore Debbie Chmiel led the way with 162, 130 and 129 total points, respectively. Batliner averaged 10.8 points a game, Chmiel 9.2 and Rowe 8.7. Leading the free throw percentage bracket were sophomore Jenny Kwolek with 73%, Rowe with 62% and Chmiel with 60%. Rebounding was led by senior Delores Doppler with 117, and sophomore Jenny Van Sickle and Batliner with 95 each. GIA Varsity Basketball Andrean W Valpraiso L Chesterton W Lake Central L East Gary W Calumet W Hammond Morton L Highland L Lowell W Munster L Whiting W Crown Point W Gary Wirt w River Forest w Sectionals L Better performance, record highlight girl’ s year Flailing arms and stretching fingertips provide the players with the means for a a maximum effort, enabling them to gain control of the boards. Jump shots enable a shooter to shoot over defenders. Senior Jeanne Rowe makes use of this advantage in her attempt to score points. A steal and a breakaway mean a sure two points as guard Doug Mech scores during the Homecoming game against the Merrillville Pirates. Time out! The 60-second break from play, as Coaches Ron Divjak and Larry Parker, know, can be valuable to alter team strategy or stop a foe ' s momentum. I njuries are always an unwelcome part of a team’s season. Unfortunately for the basketball team, injury long overstayed its welcome, as its effects caused the team’s record to fall to 7-14. “There’s no way that the indTclsla, Hardcourt men win every the team was s t ;l ( j )u t the big one: “oTh e Ron d Head points scored Divjak. “It’s easy to look at our record and say how bad it was, but look at all the injuries we’ve had. We played only a couple of games with everyone healthy.” Senior forward Mike Reyome missed the first two games with an ankle injury. Next it was Don Baker’s turn, who missed three games because of an injury. (continued on page 98) The intense rivalry between the Panthers and the Highland Trojans is shown as Mike Reyome and Don Baker battle tor the rebound with Trojan Jeff Simmons. Leaping across to save the ball from going out of bounds, senior Don Baker looks for a teammate to pass to against conference rival Lake Central. 1976-77 Varsity Basketball GHS Opp GHS Gary Andrean 63 55 Michigan City Elston 48 53 Hammond High 45 59 Hammond Morton 62 53 Calumet 52 54 Chesterton 57 61 Munster 61 43 South Bend Washington 76 60 Calumet Holiday Tourney Chesterton 55 47 Hobart 64 55 River Forest 67 65 East Gary 48 67 Lake Central 61 57 Highland 58 40 Crown Point 60 56 Lowell 66 68 Portage 79 87 Hammond Clark 102 79 Hammond Gavit 64 62 Merrillville 71 60 Sectional Munster 69 58 97 (continued from page 97) Injuries, injuries and more injuries pester cagers to 7-14 slump Finishing in Six-foot-six junior Can Hilbrich missed five weeks of action and senior John Hilbrich missed several games with injuries to both shoulders and both ankles. Other team members also missed action because of injuries. The healthy players kept the season going, and despite the injuries, the season still had its close moments. The Panthers losHour games by four points or less. Three other losses came to highly regarded state powers. r Jr Sv fifth place in the Lake Suburban Conference, the Panthers slid to a 2-4 record, with wins coming over Calumet and Lowell. Despite the 7 14 record, the Panthers still managed to lead their opponents in most of the statistics. They grabbed 768 offensive and defensive rebounds compared to only 624 for its opponents. The team tallied 100 more assists than did its opponents, 345-235, with senior Dave Genis leading the team with 59. Reyome was the leading scorer and rebounder for the year, scoring 250 points and grabbing 174 rebounds. Coach Divjak stated, “Without the injuries, we probably would have reversed our season record. Because of the injuries, we never really reached our potential. It was a big factor in our field goal percentage. The guys would be out for two weeks and come back for a game and the shooting just wasn’t there.” A cross court pass from Don Baker to the open man under the basket enables the Panthers to score two points in the 59-45 victory over Hammon d High. gf pjjjl Ik 98 Running the offensive pattern, Mike Reyome sets a pick as Craig Buzea drives around to score. The Panthers were unable to go on to win, as Lake Central bested 61-57. With eyes fixed on the basket, senior John Hilbrich sets up for a jump shot during the Merrillville game, which was won by the Pirates 71-60. A good head fake can enable a player to move around his opponent. Mike Reyome maneuvers for position and a shot against Lake Central. 99 Olga, double enrollment, gain status, 5-5 for gymnasts Bar- hopping is looked upon by some as a forbidden sport, but for freshman Vicki Newlin, it is a sure way t o score points in a meet. A sk your average student if he is going to Tuesday’s gymnastic meet and you may meet with a shocked stare. It took seventeen-year-old Olga Korbut to awaken America. Her dazzling performance in the 1972 Olympics delighted the public and helped inspire a national awareness of gymnastics. But there remains a stubborn trace of indifference in most people concerning the sport Possibly because they’ve never 1 attended the girls meets.” Gymnastics consists of three levels of skill: beginning, intermediate and optional. The first two are compulsory routines; the third is free-style. In a meet, each girl begins with 10 points. During her routine, points are added or subtracted for degree of difficulty, poise and form. An expanded season and doubled enrollment boosted the gymnasts to a 5-5 record, the best in three years. Most people associate the word “sports” with rough football and basketball games. But gymnastics is a sport too. A little more refined, perhaps, but still a sport. slate 1977 Varsity Gymnastics Opp. GHS Hobart W Valparaiso L Merrillville L Chesterton W Highland L Crown Point L Munster L Lowell W East Gary W River Forest w Sectionals 3rd Gymnastics-back row: Cheri Greger, Sharon Govert, Kathy Hinton, Teresa de la Vega, Kim Turner, Robin Swiontek second row: Coach Jean Lange, Robin Bradley, Kelly Spickard, Debbie Sexton, Geri Burge, Brenda Haley, Dana Voss, Patty Kosier. front row: Nancy Miller, Laura Baker, Leesa Vickers, Kathy Bradley, Nancy Frailey, Vicki Newlin, Ellen Ad- ams, Diane Strayer, Julie Leslie. Mindful to hit the board at just the right angle, freshman Nancy Miller gains speed and momentum for her vault, hoping to score needed points for the team. Studies and homework assignments must still be done as senior Kim Turner reads while waiting for her turn to compete. Eyes straight ahead and arms outstretched for proper balance, senior Teresa de la Vega concentrates on executing a perfect turn on the beam. 101 Speed on the bases is important to a winning ballclub. Jerry Alumbaugh slides beneath the tag of the Merrillville catcher for another Panther win. Coaches constantly prod players to practice a level swing. Junior Scott Baker demonstrates his swing and connects with the ball for a single against Hammond Tech. To pass the time while a new pitcher warms up for Munster, John Hilbrich moves from his first base coaching position to a more comforable place on the bag. Following through after the pitch, southpaw Steve Camp warms up before facing his batting foe in hopes of gaining an out. 102 Baseball team turns record breakers, boasts 3 A. A. P re-season prediction: lack of offense. Post-season outcome: record-setting year. Most of the area news media weren’t expecting a huge offensive output from the Panther baseball team. The team proved that rapping hits would be their weapon as several existing records fell on the 18-11 season. The Panthers scored 151 times, had a team batting average of .307 and pounded 218 hits against opposing pitching, all new school records. Tom Hansen broke the school record for stolen bases by nabbing 21, and scored 26 times. He was named Most Valuable Player on the team. Pitching was again a strong point. Tim Kruchowski broke the strike out record by fanning 106 opponents in 65 innings. Jack Moorman owned the lowest earned run average with a 0.45 mark, another record breaker. Hansen, Moorman and Jeff Ward were named All-Conference, and Jerry Alumbaugh and Kruchowski were awarded All-Conference Honorable Mention as the Panthers finished 8-4 in conference play. Hansen, Kruchowski and Moorman received All-American status for their performances. 1976 VARSITY BASEBALL opp GHS Hammond Clark W Hammond Morton L.L Whiting W East Gary W E.C. Rosevelt w Hammond High L.L Crown Point W Lake Central w Munster w Highland L | Calumet w Valparaiso w Lowell w Crown Point w Lake Central w Munster L Highland w Calumet L Gary Andrean L Lowell L Gary Westside W Hanover Central W Hammond Tech w.w Merrillville Sectional L E.C. Roosevelt w Hammond Morton L 1976 Varsity Baseball - back row: Jeff Ward, John Hilbrich, Jack Moorman, Tim Kur- chowski, Steve Camp, third row: John Kru- pinski, Dean McBrayer, Larry Szafasz, Jason Reddon, manager Debbie Key. second row: Jeff Govert, Tim Voss, Randy Bobos, Mike Barta, Chris Miller, front row: Scott Baker, Tom Hansen, Jerry Alumbaugh, trainer Mike Kraus, Coach Dave Price. H itting a golf ball into sand traps, out of bounds, over the green and into ditches may have been a few reasons why the golf team had a record of 4-20 for the season and 0-10 in Conference playto finish seventh. The team also competed in the Lake Central Invitational and placed 23rd. In Sectional action the team placed 1 1th. The four teams that they beat were East Chicago Washington twice, Hammond Tech and Bishop Noll. The team started by losing to Hanover but came back with a win against Hammond Tech before hitting their longest losing streak of the year, 16 games. 1976 Varsity Golf Opp. GHS Hanover L Hammond Tech W Gary Andrean L Merrillville L Gary Lew Wallace L Lake Central L Highland L Lowell L Merrillville L Calumet L Munster L Crown Point L Lake Central L Lowell L Highland L Calumet L Hammond Morton L Hanover L East Chicago Roosevelt W Hammond Bishop Noll W Munster L Lake Central Invitational 23rd 1 Crown Point L Hammond High L Gary Roosevelt W Sectional 11th 1976 Varsity Golf — back row: Coach Charles Ricks, Brian Sambor, Jeff Evans, front row: Larry Kilinski, Bob Jamison, Randy Ingram. H burning His Golfers hit rebuilding year with 4-20 state; heartpounds. He harrier’s improve to 2nd in LSC country man. as Reed goes to State What is it all for? It could come in handy if you run out of gas in the middle of nowhere. The real reason a runner braves the summer’s heat and the winter’s cold is for personal satisfaction. He knows he can reach inside for that ‘‘little extra” when he needs it. He also knows that he has mental and physical strength to push himself harder than others. Cross country running teaches discipline. One cannot run 10 to 15 miles a day without developing it. This is what members of the cross country team did, and it paid off with a 10-4 record, which included a victory in the East Gary Invitational and fourth place in the Highland Invitational. The harriers finished second in Conference and second in Sectionals, losing both times to Crown Point. In Regionals, the team missed going to State by three places, as they finished seventh. Individually, Mark Reed, holder of four records, was named Most Valuable Runner. Junior John Wiening received the Most Improved Award and Kent Selander received the Most Valuable Sophomore Award. 1976 Varsity Cross Country — back row: Rudy Gottschlich, Tim Studinarz, Chuck Ross. John Ferry, Jesse Rodriguez, Mark Reed, Louis de la Vega, Kent Selander, Coach Herb Noonan, front row: Mike Lazano, Dennis Santay, John Weining, Chris Thomas, Randy Todd, Don Schulze. 104 In deep concentration, Jeff Evans practices teeing off for perfection in his hand position and grip. Another necssary concept is the angle of the swing. A dry mouth, aching muscles and overall physical fatigue result from running are realized by junior Don Schulze as he passes the finishing flag. On your mark! Get set! Go!” Trying to gain the lead by anticipation the crack of the starter ' s gun are the members of the cross country team. 1976 Varsity Cross Country Opp. GHS Hammond w Gavit w Chesterton L Portage W Hammond Bishop Noll w Valparaiso w Highland L Calumet L Crown Point W Lake Central W Lowell w j Munster 5th Highland Invitational w Gary West w Gary Roosevelt 1st East Gary Invitational 3rd Hobart Invitational 2nd Conference Meet 2nd Sectional 8th Regional 105 Hi Maximum effort is shown by junior Steve Orr as he contorts his body to get the longest possible distance in his shot put. Climaxing many weeks of practice, senior Rick Konopasek breezes across the line to an unchallenged victory in the Griffith Invitational. vV I n track, unlike many sports, winning is achieved by compiling individual victories. So if one person loses, but everyone else wins, the meet can still be won. The Boys track team had moderate success as they finished fourth in sectionals and fourth in their own Griffith Invitational. Contributing to the team’s triumph were Rick Konopasek and Mark Reed who took first and second places in the two- mile run respectively and Mike Hilbrich who won the discus. Regional participants were seniors Mike Hilbrich and Rick Konopasek, junior Doug Mech and sophomores Dan Hilbrich and Mark Reed. Trackmen who received awards were Most Valuable, Mike Hilbrich; Most Improved, sophomore Chuck Ross; Most Valuable, Dashman, Doug Mech; Best Distance Man, Rick Konopasek; Best Field Man, Mike Hilbrich, and Most Valuable Sophomore, Mark Reed. Girls ' varsity track was crippled by a lack of participants, yet senior Rhonda Ready, who was voted Most Valuable Player and freshman Jenny Van Sickle competed in regional meets while freshman Sheryl Batliner was chosen Most Improved. C V. 1 IUvia r U53| IVIUOl Track ‘team’ effort based on individual records, accomplishments; Seven participate in Regionals, grab fourth in Relays With just inches to spare, senior Mike Reyome clears the bar in his high jump attempt. The team placed fourth in Sectionals. Here I come . . . ready, go!” Sophomore Jenny Van Sickle hands the baton to senior Angie Juarez in their relay race. 1976 Varsity Track Opp Chesterton Lowell Calumet Lake Central Calumet Munster Highland Highland Relays Little Five Chesterton Invitational Griffith Relays Calumet Relays Lake Suburban Conference Sectionals GHS L 1st 3rd L L 2nd 2nd 3rd 2nd 4th 5th 4th 1976 GIA Track Opp. Lowell Crown Point Lake Central Calumet Whiting Gary Wirt Munster Highland Calumet Relays Lake Suburban Conference GHS 3rd 3rd L W L L 6th 6th 107 Time out for me Saturday morning, after a week of tests and flipping burgers at work, Roger has a whole day to himself, everything as he wants it. After hopping out of bed and sliding into a pair of faded jeans, he proceeds to the kitchen. A diligent search reveals two candidates for the morning meal, stale corn flakes or chocolate flavored oatmeal with raisins. Settling for a peanut butter sandwich, he flops into a chair to watch T.V. His little brother bounds in, “Roger, you promised to help build my model plane.” Reluctantly he conceeds, planning to spend only an hour on it. Finally after five hours, the miniature Boeing 747 took form, just in time for a weekly football game with his buddies. On a mad dash out the door he heard, “Roger, dinner’s ready!” With the last bite shoveled in, the phone rang. The next two hours were spent playing ' Dear Abby’ to a frie nd. The three hours left before bedtime were easily consumed with errands and phone calls. His only consoling thought before going to bed was “Tomorrow’s Sunday, I can sleep late then take some time out for me!” However, this thought was ruined when his mother called, “Roger, we’re going to church tomorrow and you still have that term paper to write!” In the hectic pace of today ' s society, it’s not always easy to find a quiet moment alone. Once in a while everyone must take some time out for themselves. 108 Strains of melodies from Lee Rademacher’s guitar reflect his present mood. Music provides its players with a chance for self expression during a time alone. For most people, stuffed animals and sleepers are put away in early childhood. For Andrea Toweson, a long-awaited chance on stage is enough to bring them out of storage. In a quite moment alone, Cheri Gregor takes time to put some finishing touches on a nature scene. Hobbies give way to personal enjoyment and relaxation. 109 TEACHER MYTH IS DENIED emember back in first grade when Mom dragged you to those horrible J.C. Penney clearance sales? And the amazement you felt when you spied your current teacher rummaging through the clearance racks just like a “normal” shopper? Seeing your teacher now shopping as a “normal person wouldn’t surprise you as it did in first grade. But seeing a teacher clad in a faded, patched pair of Levi’s while listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd, would probably baffle most students. Many are stout believers in the myth that teachers are a separate and unique species of the human race. Some common fallacies about teachers are that they are born with a red grading pencil in one hand, and seldom leave their stacks of ungraded papers, except to stop for an occasional bite to eat and a warm cup of coffee. They never mess around and seldom socialize. Most teachers prove false the usual stereotype images of themselves as held by students. They enjoy loafing around on vacations and await the last bell on Friday afternoons with the same impatience as their students. Weekends are a much-needed break in the routine and most teachers seek to make good use of them. Supplied with rifles, rods and reels, some escape to nature. Others take in a ballet, or do plumbing repairs around the house. The average student probably has a hard time visualizing a teacher as a next door neighbor, or a poker partner. But teachers are just people, with their own share of good and bad days. Ross Ian Carmichael was a special reason why biology teacher Mrs. Ruth Carmichael asked for a maternity leave. Born February 7, Ross tipped the scales at 8 lbs. 1 oz. 110 Lots of time and care go into the work of Mr. Dan Leslie, woodshop teacher. Planning and constructing violins and grandfather clocks are a few of his hobbies. What one man considers junk is sometimes another man ' s fortune. Mr. Carl Dalton, social studies teacher, enjoys furnishing his home with antiques. Everyone has a fondness for something. Bells are the special weakness of librarian Lawrene Hawthorne, a member of the National Bell Collectors Association. Ill Coping with school problems is only one of the many duties of Superintendent Robert Kurtz who must also aid the School Board. Financial matters along with assisting the superintendent are the jobs of Mr. Kenneth Mani- fold, assistant superintendent. Balancing the budget and keeping the records of school incomes and expenses are a few of the responsibilities of treasurer, Mrs. Leona Kane. School Board members. Mr. Richard Anderson, Mr. Mil- ford Christenson and Mr. Swiontek combine their ef- forts toward making school policies that benefit both teachers and students. MONEY MATTERS TO HIM E ducation isn’t anything new for Mr. Kenneth Manifold, assistant superintendent of the Griffith Public Schools. ‘‘I started teaching in northern Nebraska in 1938, and I left there the day Pearl Harbor was attacked, Dec. 7, 1941 ” From there, Mr. Manifold went into the army, where he remained for 21 years. “By the time I left the army in March 1963, I was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Infantry division.” From the army it was to Griffith High, where Mr. Manifold taught history, government and economics for two years. “I was named to my present position of assistant superintendent in August of 1965.” As assistant superintendent, Mr. Manifold does much more than just help Superintendent Robert Kurtz with his duties. I’m immediately responsible for the budget and the other financial affairs of the school system. I also direct and supervise any new construction, such as the renovation of Franklin Elementary two years ago. That’s something we are all very proud of.” 112 Faculty and Administration without them, you missed the bus H e awoke at 6:30a.m., showered, gulped down his crunchy munchies and ran to meet the bus. He waited and waited. Finally deciding he ' d missed the b us, he turned and dashed for school. Upon arrival, he noticed that the parking lot was empty. Not even the principal’s trusty old V.W. was there. He tried the doors of the school but they were locked. Hey, I know today is not a holiday, but where is everyone?” Somethings in life we take for granted. Among them are water, air and people. People whom we depend on everyday are taken for granted more than others. The situation presented above, although dramatized, could happen if teachers and administrators were no more. There would be no buses . . . So that’s what happened this morning. I thought I was late.” No, It’s just that there would be none if there were no administrators to supervise their use. There wouldn’t even be the familiar sight of an administrator’s car. C ' mon, i know what they do. I don’t take them for granted.” Well, besides their regular duties, many staff members also do other things, such as sponsor clubs, take students on field trips and coach teams. Well, I guess they do a lot more than just teach, But they don’t have to, you know?” That’s the point. While we take them for granted, we really don’t realize how it would be without them. They really make this school stuff a lot easier to take. Ya, I guess you’re right. But I sure hope my bus is on time tomorrow.” Mr. Thomas Adams was the special education teacher. Secretary. Mrs. Martha Anderson re- corded book rentals and performed secretarial duties Miss Nancy Ashton taught Art Camping, traveling, and ski skiing are interests of Mrs. Jeanne Babinec, Foods I and II teacher Mr. Lee Baldwin taught economics and government Athletic director. Mr. Jim Bartlett, sponsored Varsity Club. Mrs. Sandra Beahm taught biology and chemistry. Mr. Howard Beeson taught Plane and Solid Geometry and Consumer Math. Science Dept. head. Mr. H.F. Besch sponsored Junior Class and enjoyed chess and gardening Mr. William Birk taught social studies Mrs. Dorothy Blum taught French Mr. Frank Burke instructed wood shop and physical edu- cation. In addition to teaching biology. Mrs. Ruth Carmichael sponsored Junior Class Be- side sponsoring Quill and Scroll. Miss Pat Clark advised Reflector. News Bureau and Panther Press and taught journalism. Mr. Noel Cross taught instrumental music. Mr. Carl Dalton served as Social Studies Dept chairman. Basketball coach, Mr. Ron Divjak taught health and physical education Mrs. Mary L. Earp served as school nurse Mrs. Susie El Naggar taught algebra II and geometry Mrs. Judith Erickson educated her classes with Eng- lish mini-courses. Mr. Arthur Fiscus was audio-visual director Miss Linda Fryer, physical education teacher, also coached girl ' s basketball and volleyball. Mrs. Helene Gall, library assistant, aided stu- dents with their book and encyclopedia needs Mr. James Garretson. head guidance counselor, assisted students with scheduling and postgrad- uate plans Mr. Joseph B. Glassford instructed power mechanics. 113 Mr. John Hanners taught English mini-courses Mr. Charles Harkin, English Dept head, spent time traveling and reading. Head librarian Miss Lawrene Hawthorne sponsored Booster Club Building a new home was a project of Mrs. Lynn Heller, counselor Miss Betty Holmgren in- structed beginning and advanced shorthand. Accounting and business math teacher. Mr. Dick Koval enjoys hunting Mr. John LaFevre taught American literature and advanced gram- mar. Before returning to her U.S. history classes. Senior Class and Y-Teens sponser. Mrs. Suzanne Lamfalusi traveled to the New England states. Mrs. Jean Lange, gymnastic coach, taught clothing and preparation for adult living. Mrs. Clare Lazar worked as an A -V secretary MONEY IS WHAT SHE COUNTS ON A hen a student goes into the office he usually has one of two things on his mind: suspension or a forgotten lunch. He rarely notices the secretaries or office girls behind the desks. One of the secretaries is Mrs. Mary Plohg. Her main job, bookkeeping, requires her to manage the school’s expenses, including all of the individual clubs and organizations. Besides the 25 accounts she handles, she also takes care of school bills. When not managing money, Mrs. Plohg must answer such daily inquires as “Uh . . . did someone drop off a pair of gym socks?” Although bookkeeping is her profession, a favorite hobby she enjoys, is golfing with her husband. Being mother of four married children, she has another past-time, eight grandchildren. This is not a picture of a millionaire counting her money, but merely Mrs. Plohg balancing school accounts. Woodshop instructor. Mr. Dan Leslie, coached the swim team Beside teaching world history. Mr. Harold Mack traveled to England. Math Dept head. Mr. James Mason taught geometry, trigonometry and calculus. Mr. George McClure instructed machine and wood shop Miss Shar- on McLean, English mini-course teacher is in- terested in restaurant management Mr. Ken Miller, distributive education teacher, sponsored DECA Mr. Charles O ' Rourke served as director of pupil personnel. World history teacher Mr. L. E. Owen headed the Adult Booster Club Counselor. Miss Janet Oyler, cooks and travels. Mrs. Terry Pearson instruct- ed interior design and clothing classes. Mrs. Kyra Perry taught clerical procedure and typing Mrs. Mary Plohg served as an office secretary New to Griffith High Miss Constance Plotkin taught English Mr. David Price, Phys. Ed. Dept. head, played semi-pro baseball during the summer. Typing and business law instruc- tor. Mr. Wayne Price likes spending his free time hunting and fishing. 114 ARE YOU IN THE RIGHT SEAT? “H Hey, there ' s a sub in algebra today, so let’s switch seats and I ' ll pretend I’m you when she calls roll.” “It’ll be easy to ditch today, there’s a sub.” Both can be heard in the halls when students find they have a sub in place of their regular teacher. “I enjoy subbing,” Mrs. Chris Kapitan said. The kids really aren’t that bad, but since I do sub a lot, I know most of them.” It’s not unusual for Mrs. Kapitan to receive a call at 6:30 a.m. informing her that she is needed to sub that very day. The fee for a day is $22.50, a few headaches for the sub and a chance for some students to really use their creativity. Paper wads may greet subs, but reading assignments may await pranksters. An official scorer for basketball and football. Mr. Donald Ray, government teacher, also enjoys camping Mr. Charles Ricks, golf coach, in- structed art appreciation, painting and drawing Mrs. Pat Sanders served as a guidance secre- tary. After a day of teaching drafting classes. Mr. Dan Schroeder relaxes by playing a few holes of golf Mrs. Nedra Shunk sponsored the cheerleaders, taught consumer math and algebra and enjoys singing. Mr. Robert Sohn led the instrumental music classes. The Madrigals. Girls Glee and Concert Choir were under the direction of Mr. Craig Spauld- ing. Mr. G. R. Spejewski, sophomore Class and drama production sponsor, taught English mini- courses Mr. Stephen C. Stanczak taught U S. history. Business and typing teacher. Mr. John Talley attended graduate school and co-sponsored the Junior Class. Head football and track coach. Mr. Les Thornton, world history teacher, taught driver education in summer school and accom- panied several football players to camp. Mr. Ray Weaver. Spanish teacher sponsered Stu- dent Council and assisted in the direction of drama reproductions. Mr. Robert Witt instructed Art Beside teaching biology. Mr. Joseph Zuch instructed a class new to the science curriculum. Human Issues. Preparing hot lunches, five days a week is a big job for cafeteria workers - back row: Mrs. A. Stedman. Mrs. M Johnsen. Mrs. P. Schmidt. Mrs. J. Williams. Mrs. E. Drodz. Mrs. J Skozen front row: Mrs. B. Brill. Mrs M. Koleski. Mrs. E. Willerman. Mrs. J. Kime. Mr L. Holman. Mrs. B. Santay. 115 SENIORS Laughter, tears sorrow, joy highlight year S emor. A title that means many things. It means 12 years of hard work, putting up with teachers and struggling toward the graduation date. Although it never placed first in float competition, the Class of 1977 has been heralded for three years for its class spirit, from its sophomore year when it undertook Turnabout until its senior year when it instituted a Senior Banquet. As sophomores, the class had no money, but was determined to host Turnabout. After seemingly endless bake sales and car washes, Winter Wonderland” was set. With the experience of one dance under its belt, it approached Prom with record magazine sales of $7,200. The Prom, Just You and Me” set another record, the most couples ever to attend a Prom. A fter the record it compiled through three years of working together, a Senior Banquet seemed to be the way to end it. Once again it set out to raise money. In a Senior Class paper drive, members worked collecting papers four weeks prior to the date of the drive and the work resulted in $330.60 added to class coffers. In another attempt to get the class together, it had a class roller skating party. The class has always had a lot of spirit,” Mrs. Suzanne Lamfalusi class sponsor said. I think the reason is they wanted to get as much out of school as they could and they felt the way to do it was to be as involved as possible.” Senior. It means 12 years of hard work, putting up with teachers and involvement. The Senior Class was represented by president Mike Blythe, treasurer Amy Govert, vice president Scott Baker and secretary Linette Spitz. Victoria Adams — Concert Choir 2.3.4 Jean Rose Adler. Beth Diane Alger — Band 2.3.4; Booster Club 2.3.4 Jerry Alum- baugh. Robert Anderson. Mike D. Antrim. Raylene Lynn Armstrong. Jacqueline Awe — Band 2; Booster Club 2.3.4; Drama 2.3; Pantherettes 2.3; Trackette 2 Donald Mark Baker — Basketball 2.3.4; captain 4; Varsity Club 2.3.4 Scott Edward Baker — Basketball 2; Football 2,3.4; captain 4; Baseball 2,3.4; Band 2: Executive Council 2.3.4; Honor Society 3.4: Varsity Club 2,3.4: Class vice president 4; treasurer 3; Prom King; Homecoming King candidate Susan Lynn Ballah — Drama 2.3.4; Panth- erettes 2.3.4; Student Council 4; Y-Teens 3.4 Tracy Ann Ballard — Gymnastics 2: Booster Club 4 Michael Shawn Bannon — Quill and Scroll 3.4; president 4; Reflector 3.4: Panther Press 3: News Bureau 3; Journalism Camp 4 Ellen Barenie — Band 2.3.4; Booster Club 2. Dave Barrios — Wrestling 2.3.4; Band 2.3.4; Bowling Club 3.4. Charles Bar- ron. Mary Kay Barth — Booster Club 2; Concert Choir 2.3; Student Council 2. 3. Timothy Raymond Bartley — Bowling Club 2.3.4 Mary Ann Bennett - Bowling Club 2; Junior Miss candidate. Jeanne Berger — Y- Teens 3. Michael R. Berger. Tom Bernotus. Charles Kevin Black. Rob W. Blunt. — Dra- ma 2.3.4; Quill and Scroll 3.4; Photo 2.3 11b Michael Rollin Blythe — Football 2.3.4; captain 4; Track 2.3.4; Executive Council 2.3.4; Honor Society 3.4; Varsity Club 2,3.4; Class President 4; Class Vice Presi- dent 3; Prom King candidate; Homecoming King candidate Randy E. Bobos — Football 3; Golf 2; Tennis; Baseball 3.4. Band 2.3; Varsity Club 3.4; Bowling Club 2.3. Tom B. Bock. Robin Bodnar. Michael W. Born. Peggy Su- zanne Bowman. Pam Boyce. Tina Brajner — Y-Teens 3.4 Secretary 3.4; Tennis 3. Robin L. Brasel John M. Broelman — Wrestling 2.3.4; Var- sity Club 2.3.4 James Michael Brown — Student Council 3; Panther Press 2.3; Jour- nalism Workshop 2 Steven B. Browning. James Robert Bryant — Bowling Club 3. Larry Bulla. Julie Anne Bures — Booster Club 4. Joan E. Burge. Windy Lynn Cacini. Barbara Jean Cales — Basketball manager 2: Vol- leyball 2.3.4; Booster Club 2.3. Greg J. Callender — Football 2.3; Golf 3; Wrestling 2. Baseball 2. Steve Guy Camp Football 3; Wrestling 2; Baseball 2.3.4, John Canham — Basketball 2.3.4 Vern Cannon, Ann Cappony. Debra Ann Carlotta — Booster Club 2; Girls ' Glee 4 One, two three; watch the birdie “M I V I odeling is really exciting, because it ' s a chance for me to express myself in a different way from most people.” Senior Bernadette Holloway began modeling when she was 16 and has continued since. “I started when a friend of my step-father was looking for someone besides his own daughter to model for him. He’d never photographed anyone with dark hair before, and asked if I’d try it.” While many think of modeling as a way to show the latest fashions, Bernadette does a different type of modeling, where clothes aren’t the most important thing. “When I model, many times it doesn’t matter what clothes I wear. Facial expressions and body position are more important than anything.” A little smile now.” Click. While most people shy away from cameras or blush when the shutter clicks, Bernadette Holloway enjoys being photographed. Modeling is a way of self-expression. 117 Barbara Jean Carlson - Booster Club 2.3.4: treasurer 4; Executive Council 2,3,4. Girls ' Glee 2: Pantherettes 4; Student Council 2.3.4: Homecoming Queen candidate: Sweater Girl 3.4 Joseph Brian Carollo. Re- becca Kay Carroll — Booster Club 2.3.4: Executive Council 2.3.4; Bowling Club 4. Class secretary 2: Prom Queen; Track- ettes Mary Ann Carter — Bowling Club 2.3 president 4. Y-Teens 3; Panther Press 3. Mario C. Castillo. Joel Michael Chermak — Concert Choir 2.3: DECA 3.4 Greg John Coddington — Baseball 2: Prom King Candidate Randy S. Colburn. Kimber- ly Sue Conaway — Gymnastics 2; Cheer- leader 2,3.4; Executive Council 2.3.4; Varsi- ty Club 3.4; Student Council 2.3; Trackette 2; Cheerleading Camp 2.3.4 Doris Corneil. Diane Marlene Danis. — Girls ' Glee 2; Booster Club 2.3. Jim Davids. ROE SPORTS ’FRO, GRABS EXTRA SNOOZE A hile most teenagers spend time and money on hair conditioners, senior Tom Roe prefer s the ‘‘friz of the ’fro.” Being one of the few students with an afro, he must survive each day with people running their fingers through his hair. Although there are drawbacks to the ’fro such as trying to stuff it in a graduation cap, it usually requires less fussing than the rest of today’s styles. With this particular style, less trips to the barber are needed. Instead of growing over the neck and shoulders, it just gets thicker and fills-out. However, Tom’s biggest advantage of having an afro is, while everyone else arises half an hour early to wash and condition their hair, he just stays in bed and grabs an extra half-hour of sleep. Size 10V4! Because of his hair, senior Tom Roe has a slight problem as he ' s fitted for a graduation cap. Maria Thersa de la Vega — Booster Club 2.3.4; Gymnastics 2.3,4; Concert Choir 2.3; Drama 2.3; Varsity Club 4 Theresa Gail Dil- lon. Keith Dittrich. Shirley Marie Doctor — Dramatics 3.4; Bowling Club 2.4: Y-Teens 3.4 Mary Claire Dolan — Gymnastics 2.3.4; Cheerleader 2.3,4; Executive Council 2.4; Class vice president 2: Prom Queen candidate; Homecoming Queen Candidate. Gail Ann Donko — Band 2.3; Dramatics 3.4; Executive Council 4: Y-Teens 3.4 Charlene Margaret Doppler. Delores Ava Doppler — Basketball 2.3.4; Track 2.3.4; Volleyball 2,3.4; Booster Club 2.3.4; Varsity Club 4; Y-Teens 3; Volleyball 3.4 George Greg Dorin — DECA 3.4 Michael Paul Douthit — Tennis 4; Varsity Club 4 Robyn Marie Downey — Booster Club 2. Theresa Downing — Booster Club 2.3.4; Executive Council 2.3.4; Student Council 2.3.4; Re- flector 2.3. Deborah Helen Drzodz. Debra Lynn Dunn — Tennis 3; Band 2.3.4; Y-Teens 3; Track- ettes 2; Junior Miss; Band Camp 2.3 Susan Denise DuVall — Gymnastics 2; Booster Club 2.3.4; Concert Choir 2.3.4; Panther- ettes 3.4 Richard Avery Elder — Track 2; Cross Country 2; Concert Choir 2.3.4 Lynn Marie Evans — Booster Club 2; Panther- ettes 2.3.4; Mat Maid 2. Steven L. Evans — Football 2.3.4; Varsity Club 3.4 118 William Joseph Farrell — Nptional Honor Soci- ety 2.3.4 Mara Susan Fiegle — Tennis 3.4; Band 2.3.4; Vice President 4; Dramatics 3; Ex- ecutive Council 4; National Honor Society 2.3.4; Vice President 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Student Council 4; Y-Teens 3.4; Reflector 3.4; Opening Editor 3; Ad and Business Manager 4; Trackette 3; Band Camp 4; Girls State Delegate JoAnn Fitzgerald - Dramatics 2.3.4 Tammy Lynn Fos- ter — Band 2; Concert Choir 2; Band Camp 2. Charles Fowler. Debbie Fratter — Dramatics 2.3; Quill and Scroll 3.4; News Bureau 3; Most Valuable Staffer 3: Journalism Camp 3. David Frost. Steven C. Fuoss. Mary E. Galambos — Band 2.3; Booster Club 2.3.4; Concert Choir 3; Girls ' Glee 2 Gina Galich. Barbara Jean Gall — Booster Club 4; Concert Choir 2.3.4; Dra- matics 3.4; Y-Teens 3.4; Panther Press 2.3.4 Kevin W. Gates. Diane Mary Gaydos — Booster Club 3.4; Bowl- ing Club 4; Y-Teens 3.4 Jeffery M. Geisen — Concert Choir 2; Dramatics 2.3.4, Madrigals 2.3.4; Bowling Club 3.4 David Michael Genis — Basketball 3.4; Varsity Club 4; Most Improved in Basketball 3. Donna Giffin. Cynthia Lee Glass — Booster Club 2.3.4; Vice President 3; Presi- dent 4; Executive Council 2,3.4; Student Coun- cil 2.3.4; Secretary 4; Y-Teens 3.4; Treasurer 3.4; Reflector 2; Panther Press Business Man- ager 2.3; Journalism Workshop 3; Sweater Girl 3.4 James P. Glover — Panther Press 3.4 Kristina Lee Glover — Booster Club 2.3.4; Girls ' Glee 2.4; Bowling Club 2.3.4 Mary B. Gomez. Jeff Gordon — Band 2.3.4 Amy Joan Govert — Gymnastics 2; Booster Club 2.3.4; Executive Council 2.3.4; Pantherettes 3.4; Y-Teens 3; Na- tional Honor Society 2.3.4; Secretary 3; Class President 2.3; Class Treasurer 4; Prom Queen Candidate; Girls ' State Alternate. Jim Arden Go- vert. Kristie L. Govert. Susan L. Grabinski — Gymnastics 2; Booster Club 2.3.4; Dramatics 2.3; Trackette 2.3.4. Kathy J. Graff. Cheryl Lynn Greger — Gymnas- tics 2.3.4; Booster Club 2.3.4; Cheerleader 2.3.4; captain 4; Executive Council 4; Home- coming Queen Candidate; Cheerleading Camp 3,4 Tracy Hall. Michael Keith Hart. Mark A. Hatfield. Dale Hess. Donald Hess — Band 2.3.4 Barbara L. Hilbrich — Booster Club 2.3.4; DECA 3.4; Executive Council 2 John Lawrence Hilbrich — Basketball 3.4; Baseball 2.3.4; Executive Coun- cil 3.4; National Honor Society 3.4. Varsity Club 3.4; Prom King Candidate Jennifer Louise Hill. Bruce Allen Hinchey — Wrestling 2.3.4; captain 4; Varsity Club 2.3.4 Kathy M. Hinton — Track 2.3.4, Gymnastics 2.3; Booster Club 2.3.4; Varsity Club 4 Martin Hobbs. Gina L. Holmes. Beth Holycross — Bas- ketball 2: Track 2; Booster Club 2.3.4; Executive Council 2.3.4; Student Council 4; Bowling Club 4 Diane Marie Hreha — Tennis 3.4; Booster Club 2.3; Y-Teens 3.4; Trackettes 2.3.4; Most Valuable Tennis Player 3. JoAnn Katherine Imre — Booster Club 2.3; Girls ' Glee 4. Randall W. Ingram — Golf 2.3.4 Varsity Club 2.3.4 Dino loakimidis — Band 2.3.4 Robert Tobias Jamison — Golf 2.3.4 Mike Jansen. Sheila Lynn Jenkins — Tennis 3.4; Booster Club 2.3.4; Executive Council 4; Varsity Club 4. Panther Press 4; Photography Workshop 4 Jody Elaine Jeremiah — Basketball 2; Track 2; Booster Club 2.3.4; Executive Council 2.3.4 Student Council 2.3.4; Y-Teens 4; Bowling Club Treasurer 4; Homecoming Queen 119 ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO! W„ y people think of motorcycle riding, they think of the sense of freedom and the low-gas mileage. But when senior Jeff Gordon think thinks of motorcycling, he thinks of battling other competitors on a rough dirt track in an attempt to cross the finish line first. “Racing motorcycles is something that I always wanted to do,” Jeff said. “I started riding about four years ago and I have been racing for three years. During the summer, I usually race every Sunday.” The prize for winning a race is usually a trophy, but obtaining the trophy can be costly both financially and physically. Jeff has to buy his motorcycle and pay for maintanance. “A lot of people don ' t realize that motocross is the second most strenuous sport.” surpassed only by World- Class Soccer, Jeff said. “I have not been seriously hurt in a race, but I have been hurt goofing around. Once I was run over by three motorcycles, “but I wasn ' t hurt.” One equals six? For every hour spent on the track at least six hours have been spent in preparation. Cheryl Johnson — Gymnastics 3; Booster Club 2.3.4; Girls ' Glee 2; Pantherettes 4 Tom Johnston — Bowling Club 4; Panther Press 2.3; Chess Club 2.3. Dawn Renee Jones — Concert Choir 2.3.4; Drama 2.3.4; Madrigals 3.4; Bowling Club 4; Y-Teens 3.4; Trackettes; Junior Miss con- testant. Teresa Jones. Angela Juarez. Grace A. Jubinsky — Ten- nis 3.4; Booster Club 2.3.4; Honor Society 3.4; president 4; Varsity Club 3.4; Reflector 3; Trackette; Girls State. Rick Allen David Kalemba — Concert Choir 2.3; DECA 3.4; Bowling Club treasur- er 3. Starla D. Kellner. David Patrick Kennedy. Lawrence C. Ki- linski — Golf 2.3.4; Honor Society 2.3.4; Bowling Club 3.4; Chess Club 2. Jeff A. Klein — Wrestling 2.3.4; Band 2; Varsity Club 2.3.4. Lori Klemoff. Peter Joseph Klovanish — Football 2.3.4; captain 4; Track 2.3.4; captain 4; Wrestling 2; Executive Council 4. Homecoming King candidate; Boys ' State; All Conference Football Stephen E. Kondrat — Track 3.4; Tennis 4; Varsity Club 3.4 Tom Kooi. Rob- ert F. Kovacek — Football 2; Bowling Club 4 Kelly Kowalik — Concert choir 2.3.4. Diane Lynn Kowallsyn — Basketball 2.3.4; Tennis 4; Volleyball 2.3.4; Varsity Club 4; Y- Teens 3.4; vice president 4. Mike Alan Kraus — Athletic 2,3,4; Band 2.3.4; Honor Society 3.4; Varsity Club 3.4; Trainer Camp. 3 Joe Krnich. Colleen Rose Kubacki — Volleyball 2; Band 2.3.4; Boost- er Club 3.4; Drama 3.4; Trackettes Nancy J. Kussmaul — Booster Club 3.4; Drama 3.4; Trackettes. Jeff Kwolek. Jeffery Lee Larson — Band 2.3; Concert Choir 2.3; DECA 3.4. 120 Lisa Lawson — Booster Club; Girls ' Glee 2. Ken LaVelle. Joan Lazar — Gymnastics 2.4 Cheer- leader 2.3.4; Executive Council 4. Student Council 2.4; Y-Teens 4; Prom Queen Candidate; Homecoming Queen Candidate. Ronald Legler. Karen Frances Lenz — Executive Council 2; Student Council 2; Treasurer 3. David Allan Lewis — Basketball 2.3; Band 2; Honor Society 3.4; Reflector 4; Panther Press 2. Sports Editor 3. Managing Editor 4; Chess Club 2; Journalism Workshop 3.4; Boys State. Cynthia Marie Lickwar — Booster Club 2.3 Ex- ecutive Council 2.3; Girls’ Glee 2,3.4; Student Council 2.3; Panther Press 3.4; Class Secretary 2. Richard Keith Lindsey — Band 2.3.4 Drama 3; Quill and Scroll 3.4; Student Council 4. Re- flector Sports Editor 3. Photography Editor 4. Journalism Workshop 4 Jeff Littrell. Jeff Long. Thomas Edward Loomis — Band 2.3.4. Dra- matics 3; Bowling Club 3.4 Linda Lee Luszcz — Pantherettes 2.3.4 EVERYTHING IS COMING UP ROSES “I l_ ights, camera, action.” Though Griffith’s Jr. Miss contest wasn’t quite the same as a T.V. production, the same feelings of fear and anxiety were felt by the eight seniors vying for the crown. After they all performed a physical fitness routine and talent skits, Debbie Dunn was announced as Griffith’s Jr. Miss. “I just couldn’t believe I won,” Debbie commented. “The only time I was really nervous was during my talent skit and when they were announcing the winners. I was shocked.” Besides working at home on talent skits, the girls practiced together every Thursday night on a physical fitness routine, which resulted in song and dance steps to Be Sweet” and Sleigh Ride. The theme of the Pageant was “Winter Wonderland.” After the lights were turned out, memories still lingered on. It started with a tea. It ended six weeks later with tears, smiles and roses for Junior Miss Debbie Dunn. Bernadette Maglish. Diane E. Maglish. Brian E. Malick — Swimming 2.3; Band 2.3.4; Varsity Club 2.3.4 Ed J. Marsh. Mary Elizabeth Martin — Booster Club 2.3; Lawrence Edwin Massa. Anthony John Mattingly — Wrestling 2.3.4 Band 2.3; Varsity Club 2.3.4 Brian Dale Mauger — Swimming 2.3.4; Band 2.3; Varsity Club 2.3.4 Sandra Lee Maulding — Booster Club 2.3.4; Concert Choir 2.3: Drama 2.3; Junior Miss candidate Kimberly Anne Meade — Booster Club 2 Natalie W. Meadows - Band 2.3.4: Booster Club 4 Douglas Scott Mech — Basketball 2.3.4: Football 2: Track 2,3.4; Varsity 2.3.4 Dawn Meier — Booster Club 2.3.4; Y-Teens 3. Cindy Louise Melcher — Band 2.3. Donna Many. Linda Many. Jeffery W. Messinio — Wrestling 2.3; Band 2.3.4; Varsity Club 2,3.4 Daniel E. Miller — Track 2. 121 James Elmer Miller — Cross Country 2; Con- cert Choir 2.3; Drama 2.3; Madrigals 3.4 Mary Kay Miller — Gymnastics 2; Booster Club 2.3; Executive Council 2.3; Girls ' Glee 2.3.4; Student Council 2.3 William Thomas Montgomery — Band 2. Panther Press 3.4; Most Valuable Busi- ness Staffer 3 Gary Moore — Cross Country 2; Tennis 3.4; Band 2.3; Varsity Club 2.3.4; Bowl- ing Club 3.4 Jim Morris. Don D. Morton. Terry Mulvihill. Jeff Myers. Michael Lee Nash. Charles J. Neary — DECA 4 John G. Neil — Golf 3.4 Bruce Arnold Nelson - Bowling Club 3.4 Chess Club 2.3. Wally John Nisle — Track 2.3.4 Anita Larraine Novath — DECA President 3.4 Diana Lynn O ' Connor — Booster Club 3; Y-Teens 3; Pan- ther Press 2.3; Journalism Workshop 3. Jenni- fer Owczarzak — Booster Club 2.3.4 Executive Council 2.3.4; Student Council 2.3.4; Bowling Club 4 Reflector 2.3; Journalism Workshop 3 Annette Faye Palinca — Concert Choir 2.3.4 Girls ' Glee 3; Bowling Club 4 Patricia Maria Paluch — Booster Club 2.3. James Joseph Parvo. Stephen H. Pavy — Ten- nis 2.3.4. Drama 2.3.4; Executive Council 4; Honor Society 2.3.4 Varsity Club 3.4; Quill and Scroll 3.4; Student Council 2.3. President 4 Band 2.3. president 4; Drum Major 3.4 Reflec- tor 2.3. Editor 4; Homecoming King; Boys State Daniel Simon Pesut — Tennis 2.3.4. Band 2.3.4. Varsity Club 2.3.4 Gail Denise Pe- ters — Band 2.3.4; Booster Club 2.4 Marita A. Pierce. Sandra Lee Poi — Concert Choir 2.3; Drama 2.3.4; Honor Society 3. treasurer 4. Madrigals 4; Quill and Scroll 3.4 Reflector 3. Senior Editor 4 Panther Press 3. Copy Editor 4. Girls State; DAR Diane R. Ponikvar — Booster Club 2.3; DECA 3.4; Pantherettes 2.3; Pantherette Camp 2.3 Chris Popovich — Football 2.3.4 Varsity Club 2.3.4 Cathy Potosky. Thomas P. Powers. Karen Lee Purkey — DECA 4 Teresa Marie Rabatin. PE CADET TEACHER IS LEARNING “M I VI iss Doppler, Miss Doppler, will you show me how to do a cartwheel?” Though Delores Doppler, a physical education cadet teacher, isn’t the real teacher, she’s treated as one. When teaching, she’s given the responsibility of the kid’s and of their activities. ‘‘Mr. Lemley, physical education teacher, leaves the room, and I ' m in charge. It’s like I’m the teacher,” Delores explained. “I taught a sixth grader how to do a somersault for first time. It’s really exciting,” Delores commented. “I learn things too, though. The kids showed me how to do a walkover.” Each morning, instead of attending first and second hour classes, Delores instructs gym. She alternates every week between Franklin and Wadsworth schools. “At first, I was helping mostly the girls. Now, I’m working with the boys,” Delores said. I want to be a physical education teacher and coach, so I have to work with both. I really enjoy it.” Working with some of her elementary kids, cadet teacher Delores Doppler explains the techniques of dribbling a basketball. 122 BRADLEY CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF SCHOOL Some students dreaded the thought of graduation, since it meant jobs and college. Some just “couldn’t wait.” Beth Bradley didn’t wait. She attended Purdue University Calumet Campus, dividing her time between high school and college c ourses. One of Beth ' s average weeks consisted of 25 hours at work, 20 at school and 3V4 at college. “Since I had already earned enough credits to get my majors and minors,” Beth said, “I didn ' t want to take a class I didn’t need, like cooking or an extra English, I signed up for a course at Purdue. I’ll earn three college credits.” Beth found the atmosphere different from that of the high school. “At college you are more on your own,” Beth stated. “They let you be more independent.” Faced with the problems of a dual life, Beth Bradley patiently awaits her ride that takes her from college to high school classes. Lee Michael Rademacher — Concert Choir 3; Dramatics 3.4; Madrigals 4; Bowling Club 4 Sandra Ann Rafalski — Booster Club 2.3; Y- Teens 3.4. Scott Patrick Ramsey — Football 2.3; Wrestling 2. Nancy Jean Raschke — Gymnastics 2; Booster Club 2.3.4; Pantherettes 3.4; Y-Teens 4 Ro- chelle Marie Redar — Basketball 2; Booster Club 2.3.4; Pantherettes 2.3,4; Pantherette Camp 4 Kimberly Reno. Mike Alan Reyome — Basketball 2.3.4; Track 3. Concert Choir 2; Varsity Club 3.4 Cynthia Ann Richards — Booster Club 2.3.4; Executive Council 2.3.4; Honor Society 3.4; Pantherettes 2.3.4; Quill and Scroll 3. Vice President 4; Stu- dent Council 2.3. Vice President 4; Reflector 2,4. Panther Press 2.3. Editor 4; Journalism Workshop 3.4; Pantherette Camp 2. Steve Ricks _ Football 2.3.4; Golf 2.3.4 Wrestling 2.3; Varsity Club 3.4. Richard A. Ringer — Wrestling 2.3.4; captain; Tennis 4; Varsity Club 2.3.4; Conference Champ m Wrestling 3 Kathy Roach. Matt N. Roberts. Tom Roe. Jim Dare Ross — Football 4; Golf 2; Wrestling 2.3; Varsity Club 3.4 Jeanne Marie Rowe — Basketball 2.3.4; Volleyball 3.4. Boost- er Club 2.3.4; Executive Council 2.3; Varsity Club 4; Quill and Scroll 3.4; Student Council 2.4. Y-Teens president 3.4; Reflector 4; Panther Press 3. News Editor 4; Mike S. Roznowski. Robert J. Rubacha — Bowl- ing Club 4. Lorraine Ann Rucoba — Band 2.3.4, Booster Club 2.3.4; Pantherettes 3.4; Track- ettes. Ken Ruesken. Brian P. Rusk - Football 2.3; Concert Choir 2 Cindy Russell. William A. Ryan. Laura Rzonca — Swimming 4; Booster Club 4; Y-Teens 3. Michael Daniel Sa- lima. 123 Anita Maria Sallas — Booster Club 4; Dramat- ics 2.3.4; Honor Society 3.4; Quill and Scroll 4. Bowling Club 4 Y-Teens 3.4; News Bureau 2. Editor-in-Chief 3.4; Girls State alternate Terri Jean Sanders — Gymnastics 2; Booster Club 2.3; Girls ' Glee 2. Dennis P. Santay — Track 2.3.4. Cross Country 3.4; Varsity Club 2.3.4 Scott Scofield. Wanda Faye Scott — DECA 3 Judith Ann Seto — Concert Choir 2.3 Sheri Denise Sharp. Barbara Mae Short — Girls ' Glee 2.3.4; Bowling Club 2. Dan Shutts. Diane S. Smith — Basketball 3. Volleyball 3; Booster Club 2.3.4; Sweater Girl; Trackette Ei- leen Smith. Paul Alan Smith — Band 2.3; Hon- or Society 3.4; Student Council 2. National Mer it. Terri Lynn Smith — Booster Club 2.3.4; Track- ette — Tom M. Sobkowicz. Diana Lynn Spick- ard. Linette Marie Spitz — Booster Club 2.3.4; Concert Choir 2.3; Drama 2.3.4 Executive Council 3.4 Honor Society 3.4 Madrigals 4; Student Council 2.3.4; Y-Teens 2.3; Panther Press 2.3; Class Secretary 3.4; Trackette; Girls State alternate. Sweater Girl 4 Lynne Stammis. Jim Starek. NOW YOU SEE IT — NOW YOU . . . F rom doing simple tricks for his friends, senior Jesse Villalpando ' s magic hobby has grown into performing intricate illusions at national contests on T.V. “I started in magic about four years ago after seeing some T.V. Magic Card commercials,” Jesse said. Now I have over $2,000 invested in magic.” Besides spending money, Jesse also spends a lot of time with his hobby. It’s hard to tell how much time I spend on magic,” Jesse said. “Besides practicing, I have to arrange the tricks and the background music.” Throughout the year, Jesse performs for many organizations. Including several school functions. The money that I get from doing shows,” Jesse said. “I use to buy new tricks. I haven ' t made as much as I have spent yet, but I should start making money soon.” Hopefully, it will help me through college.” The hand is quicker than the eye. Senior Jesse Villalpando fascinates audience with his steel ring illusion. 124 Bob Stas. Walter Michael Stephens. Cindy Ster- ling. Robert Lynn Stevens — DECA 4 Tim Studniarz. Debra Ann Stum. Marshall Ray Swickard — Concert Choir 2.3 Robin Swiontek — Track 2; Gymnastics 2.3.4; Booster Club 2.3.4; Varsity Club 4 Larry Ches- ter Szafasz — Basketball 2; Football 2.3.4, Baseball 2.3.4; Honor Society 3.4. Varsity Club 3. President 4; Homecoming King candidate Christy Ann Szewka — Concert Choir 2.3. Mad- rigals 4; Drama 2.3.4; Junior Miss contestant Richard Paul Thiel — Tennis 3.4; Chess Club 3 Sandie Thiel — Volleyball 2.3. captain 4 Boost- er Club 2.3. Secretary 4; Executive 2.3.4, Quill and Scroll 3.4; Student Council 2.3.4; Reflector 3; Sweater Girl 3.4 Christopher A. Thomas — Basketball 2.3.4 Track 2; Cross Country 2.3.4 captain; Varsity Club 2,3.4 Lisa J. Thompson — Band 2.3.4 Booster Club 4 Ta mi Thompson. Andrea Lynn Toweson — Band 2.3 secretary 4; Concert Choir 2.3; Honor Society 3. secretary 4. Twirl- ers 2.3.4, Reflector 4; Junior Miss contestant Bruce A. Troxel. Kimberly S. Turner — Gym- nastics 2.3.4; Booster Club 2.3.4; Varsity Club 3.4; Pantherettes 2.3.4; Student Council 2 Angela Judith Urzik — Concert Choir 3.4. Dra- matics 3.4; Girls ' Glee 2; National Honor Soci- ety 3.4; National Merit Commended Student Claudia Elizabeth Van Dyke — Track 2.4; Gym- nastics 2: Booster Club 3.4; Girl ' s Glee 2; Y- teens 4 Lauren Van Horssen — Booster Club 2.3.4; Bowling Club 3 Ellen Sue Vargo. Scott Lee Vickers — Concert Choir 2.3; Dramatics 2.3.4; Bowling Club 3. Jesse Michael Villal- pando — Golf 3; Swimming 2.3; Band 2.3.4 Ann Marie Wagman — Volleyball 2; Concert Choir 2.3; Drama 2.3.4; Madrigals 3.4; Panther- ettes 2.3. president 4; Student Council 4 Shauna Jolene Waldron. Mary Beth Wathen. Hi- land Patrick Weaver — Football 3.4; Baseball 2.3.4; Band 2.3; DECA 3.4 Wally Wegrzyn. Ray- mond Wells. Marcia Lynn Westerfield — Concert Choir 4. Girls’ Glee 2.3 Lori L. Weyhe — Band 2.3. Booster Club 2.3.4; Trackettes Teresa Ann Wiedeman — Bowling Club 3 Joe G. Wilnuskia- tus. Pamela Jean Wilson. Tim Woodworth. Lynn Worley — Dramatics 3.4 Patricia Marie York — Girls ' Glee 2.3.4 Natalie Ann Young Booster Club 2.3,4; Concert Choir 3.4; Girls ' Glee 2; Y-Teens 3.4 Kathy Ellen Zengler - Dramatics 2.3.4; Y-Teens 3.4. Not Pictured Arndt. Susan Baccino. Paul Balac. Susan Bradley. Beth Clemens. Jim Coddmgton, Terry Davids. Cheryl Dellahan. Tom Gilsinger. Betty Gonzalez. Steve Govert. Sharon Gresser. Mark Holloway. Bernadette Howard. Kathy Hubbard. Cindy Jarmakowicz. George King, Pamela Lawrence. Kevin Little. Patty Lopez. Johnny Malik. Mike Morgan. Sondra Patteson. Jeff Rafacz. Ruth Randall. Kathy Rash. Micky Rios. Marshall Rivera. Christine Roberts. Glenn Schaller. Tom Sharp.Kelly Welch. Julie Wells. DeWayne 125 JUNIORS Float takes first; mag sales yield $1,500 for prom B eing the middle child in a family can be a very frustrating experience. Older children are entrusted with many responsibilities, while the mistakes of the younger children are passed over because, “They don’t know any better. Juniors refused to share the problem of the middle children; they did not want to get overlooked. Realizing the familiar stereotype that all juniors get lost in the shuffle, they exploited their creative talents and constructed their Homecoming float “Exorcise the Devils, which won them first place. Some projects that helped boost the financial status of the Junior Class were a car wash, concession stand income and magazine sales. They earned $180 at their car wash and although they fell $1,200 short of their $5,000 magazine sale goal, their efforts were not futile. The profits earned were used toward Prom which is traditionally sponsored by the Junior Class. As demonstrated by the juniors, being in some ways like the middle kid in the family does have its advantages. Junior Class Officers-Pam Schmal, president: Terry Boris, vice president: Terri Leslie, secretary; Laura Baker, treasurer. Adcock. Margaret Alexander. Bill E. Alexander. Bill H. Alexander. John Anderson. Nadine Anderson. Rick Arndt. Donna Baeza. Karen Baker. Laura Baginski. Sandy Balluch, Karen Barenie. Tim Barta. Mike Bathurst. Elizabeth Batlmger. Jeff Bermcky, Chris Bloomer. Mike Boilek. Richard Bolinger. April Bolla. Linda Boose. Teresa Bordeaux. Terra Boris. Terry Bowman. Dennis Bozetarnik. Lynn Branson. Terry Bratcher. Jim Budkis. Terry Buikema. Sharon Builta, Joe Cacini. Tracy Carlson. Phil Carman. Jim Carpenter. Steve Casillas. Yolanda Castel. Elaine Castillo. Mark Catchur. Laura Cernia. Ruth Chambers. Ed 126 Chavez. Eloisa Chestnut. Sherry Cieslak. Teresa Clark. Dorothy Clark. Gary Clark. Robin Coddmgton. Chuck Coduti, George Cole. Kim Combs. Dale Conley, Cathy Conley. Jesse Cornell. Karen Cummings. Penny Cygan. Steve Dant. Mary Davis. Richard Decker. Linda de la Vega. Louis Dellahan. Lauri De Long. Becky De Long. Rose Demske. Patti Dittrich. April Donnelly. Carolyn Donovsky. Greg Donovsky. Lisa Dunlap. Marla Dunn. Dennis Dwyer. Mike Dye. Laura Ehresman. Ralph Embry. Terri Erickson. Janice Evans. Carol Evans. Cheryl Ewing. Bonnie Fafoulas. Glenda Farmelli. Bobbi Farkas. Jim Farrell. Peg Fergusen. Patty Fortner. Richard Fortune. Ricky Fuoss. Russell Fulgraff. Todd Galich. Mike LAURA IS CONCERT CRAZY p J hances are you have never been thrown off a concert stage for trying to photograph Kiss, but junior Laura Lange has. She is classified as a “rock concert nut.” After attending her first concert at 13, she didn ' t like it at all. “I thought it was too crowded and noisy,” she said. Six months later she was back at Omni photographing a Kiss concert. Laura has strange souvenirs and memories from concerts. She has a leg from a stuffed alligator and a cup Kiss drank from. One time she met the group after a concert. “I met the whole group, then ran to the car and screamed,” she said. After 23 concerts in two years, her only problem is not having room enough to store her souvenirs. Reminiscing over the 23 concerts she ' s been to, junior Laura Lange looks through one of three photo albums packed with pictures and souvenirs. Galik. Lauren Galinski. Don Gehrke. Michele George. Linda Gerber. Glenn Gilmore. Dan Gmffke. Don Godra. April Goeb. Tom Gottschlich. Rudy Govert. Diana Graun. Dave Green. John Greger. Bob Grubach. Chris Guerrero. Lucy Hafner. James Hall. Cindy Hall. Debbie Hall. Jeff Hamilton. Russ Hansen. Tim Hatmaker. Elmer Helfen, Edward Hendron. Chris Herron. Teresa Hilbrich. Dan Hill. Phil Hinchy. Debra Hochstetler. Julie Hoffman. Ginnie Holsclaw. Andria Hoogewerf. Bert Hopp. Kevin Hosier. Kim Houchin, Mike Hulett. Chuck Hunt. Colleen Irvin. Sharon Jaeger. Debbie Jarmakowicz. Jeff Jennings. Joyce Jeremiah. Mary Johnson. Dale Johnson. Robert Kapitan. Mark Kennedy. Timothy Key. Debbie Kime. Steve Kimmich. Sandy Kirby. Don Klein. Diane Klimis, Nick Kolpin, Linda Korzeniewski. Bryan Koselke. Bonnie Kosior. Lisa Kovacek. Mary Kaye Kozol, Ken Kratovil. Greg Kubacki. Kathy Kuntz. Patty Kus. Carl Kus. Joe LaBarge. Annette Lach. Mark Ladendorf. Joe Laich. Dan Lange. Laura Larsen. Eric Laviolette, Carl Laviolette. Connie 128 Leistikow. Greg Leonhardt. Julie Leslie. Terri Lewandowski. Steve Lichtle. Janel Lickwar. Tony Lindhal. Lewis Little. Dennis Long. Janice Loomis. Barb Lummio. Mark Lyman. Greg Magiera. Judy Mandernach. Robert Martin. Patti Martinez. Bob Matson, Debbie Matthews. Phil Matthews. Tim Mattingly. Jim Matusz. Kim May. John Mayernik. Susan McBrayer. Dean McCabe. Lorri (King) McNeil. Joe McVey, Holly Melton. Randy Merchant. Larry Metcalf. Mark Metro. Wayne Mezzacalpo. Phil Moon. David Moore. Bobbi Moore. Pam Morena. Nina LORI GETS A KICK OUT OF WORK A career for her and a valuable skill for women are in the future plans of junior Lori Shaffer. “There ' s a big possibility that I will open a karate and self-defense school for women,” Lori said. Lori became interested in karate when she saw a demonstration of the Northern Indiana Karate Institute during the town’s Bicentennial celebration. She was required to work through a series of classes, or belts, to where she is now, a brown belt. There are specific tests for each belt which include all the moves she had previously performed as well as the new things she had learned. In preparation for the ultimate black belt, she helps teach classes along with visiting the studio every night. Ready, aim, kick! A snap kick is one karate move that junior Lori Shaffer learned on her way to becoming a brown belt. 129 THORNTON; STUDENT, TEACHER Q w tudents are often caught in peculiar situations. For junior Brian Thornton, peculiar situations are frequent since his dad, Mr. Les Thornton, is a teacher. “I had my dad’s class once”, Brian said. “I didn’t know whether to call him Dad or Mr. Thornton, so I tried not to say anything. The other teachers tell my dad everything I do. Mr. Thornton feels that there are advantages as well as disadvantages. ‘‘One of the bad things is that other teachers expect more out of Brian,” Mr. Thornton said. ‘‘Since he plays football and I’m the coach, we become a lot closer since we discuss strategies and go to a lot of games.” Dad, uh, I mean, Mr. Thorton . . . Having a father for a teacher and coach presents unusual circumstances. Mr. Les Thorton lectures while Brian grades papers. Morris. Pam Morris. Rita Myers. Sam Muha. Richard Muller. Scott Mulligan. Tim Nagrocki. Stephanie Natzke. Kim Nelson, Matthew O ' Connor, Scott Olson. Gina Onda, Christine Orr. Steve Overmeyer. Debbie Pendergrass. Sandi Phillips. Donna Pickett. Sally Pike. Cheri Pinkerton. Deanna Pittman. Mike Polites. Kathy Pondo. Joe Powers. Rowena Pramuk, Mary Racz. Carri Rademacher, Tom Rajkovich, Tom Rash. Rick Reato. John Reed. Mark Reeves. Jeff Reid. John Rex. Michael Ricks. Nancy Riley. Tim Roark. Carolyn Rocha. Grace Rocha. Olga Rodgers, Bill Rodriguez. Jesse Rogers. Kathy Rogowski, Sue Rompa, Dennis Ross. Dena Ross. Lisa Ryan. Robin Ryll. Karl Sainato, Denise Not pictured: Adams. Tim Anspach. Danny Augustyn. Tom Barron. Chuck Burgess. Kym Carlson, Rhonda Castillo. Steve Csonka. Jeff Delph. Bob Finck. John Golembiniski. Sharon Gragido. Becky Gragido. Beth Gray. Jim Hart. Bob Hoffman, Lisa Holloway. Elizabeth Itczak. John Klemoff. Linda Lopez, Barry McKinney. Bill Malik. Denise Miller. Lee Ann Peglow. Kim Perez. Mark Peters. Christy Pike. Robert Rafacz. Edward Rivera. Bill Ross. Chuck Scott. Wanda Thornton. Brian Todd. Randall Wilson. Sherri Sambor, Brian Sanders. Diane Schilling. Mark Schmal. Pam Schmell. Kalman Schulze. Don Schwader. Kurt Sexton. Dave Shaffer. Lori Sharp. Brian Simac, Mike Sims. Danny Slaney. Cheryl Smith. Kirk Smith. Sue Solano. Mike Somers. Tim Soto. Lee Stanczak. Geri StClair. Paula Steff en. Bob Stevens. Rod Stewart. Phil Stout. Jennifer Strayer. Lisa Sullivan. Dave Swartz. Dirk Szafasz. Tracy Szurgot. Brian Tapley. Neila Textor, Bob Thomas. Karen Thompson. Brian Thompson. Christopher Toth. Mike Travis. Margaret Trebe. Robert Trinosky. Linda Tucker. Robin Tuley. Karen Tritz. Bob Udchitz. Dan Vaughan. Mike Vasquez. Pedro Vaughn. Dave Villars. Mike Wagman. Patty Wagner. Debbie Ward. Renee Wathen. Anne Watts. John Welch, John Welch. Mark Wheeler. Harold Whitehead. Susar Wiening. John Wilkie. Patti Willfond. Jeff Williams. Bob Willis. William Wilson. Carole Wilson. Jeff Winter. Chris Wirth. Tom Wood. Joyce Wright. Warren Wyatt. Karen Yockey. Brad Zubrick. Ron 131 SOPHOMORES Class spirit shows; tackle turnabout, upperclassmen T he thirty- eight steps it takes to cross the breezeway from the junior high and into the senior high is a short distance. Unless, of course, you’re a sophomore. Making the adjustment from junior to senior high is as easy as taking those 38 odd steps between buildings for some, while others find it much more than a physical jump. Striving to fit in, sophomores introduced their own brand of class unity. Learning new locker combinations, finding halls and classrooms was a burden the first few days of the year, but the sophs soon mastered those feats. Creativity won the Sophomore Class $25 — the first place prize awarded for their decoration of the lobby during Spirit Week. Self-assurance slightly boosted, participation in Activities Night made the sophomores Tug-of-War champs. Displaying a sound set of lungs, they also won the Yelling Contest. Confidence at a peak, they anticipated another award Homecoming night for the float creation, ‘‘Cool ’em Down.” Enthusiasm was slightly dampened; however, as they earned a disappointing third place. When adjusting to a new environment, most people tend to be a trifle intimidated — unless, of course, they’re sophomores. Sophomore Class Officers-Lori Chappell, secretary; Barb Thomas, vice president, Ruthann Hilbrich, president; Jill Zengler, treasurer. Adams, Craig Adams. Mike Alger. Rob Allenbaugh. Keith Alliss. Dwayne Allsbury, Tammie Archer, Kelli Ashcraft, Cara Badovinich, Cary Bagan. Lori Baker, Jae Baker, Steve Baltrusis, Ed Bandura. Jerry Bannon. Mary Baran. Bill Barneie. Mary Barrell, Dan Batliner. Sheryl Bennett. Carol Bertsch. Brian Bevil, Mark Black. Robin Blair, Elbert Blaker. Wade Blakslee. Bob Blankenship. Bill Blankenship. Walter Bloomer. Charles Blount. Scott Blunt. Robin Blythe. Rodger 132 Bollhorst. Kevin Boltz, Kim Borden. Greg Bowman. Don Bradley. Kathy Bradley. Robin Brajner. Eric Bright. Dan Brill. Michelle Briski. Debbie Brkovich. Scott Brown. Rick Buckler. Sandra Builta. Karen Bundy. Karen Burriss. Jeff Buzea. Craig Cacini. Rhonda Camp. Scott Campbell. Newton Cannon. Jeff Carlson. Pat Carman. Kelly Chandler. Mike Chapman. Dave Chappell. Lori Chavez. John Chermak. Michele Chmiel. Debbie Ciesco. Gene Clark. Bob Clemens. Steve Coddington, Dawn Colby. Renee Cole. Lisa Collier. Mark Coltrin, Nina Combs. Dean Combs. Tom Comer, Shirley Conaway. Chuck Creighton. Rob Cummings. Jeff Cunningham, Crystal Dailey. Dave Dallas. Debby Danis. Henry Davis. Kim WILLS TWO OF A KIND A hich one are you? is a common question for the Wills twins. Sophomores Connie and Peggy Will are identical twins and it gets confusing at times. Connie’s boyfriend came up to me once and thought I was her, Peggy said. We changed second hours last year. We got caught and the teachers laughed and said don’t do it again, Connie said. Being twins also causes fights, mostly about clothes. Once Connie was tardy and said it was me so I had to go to detention,” Peggy complained. Sophomores Peggy and Connie Will find getting ready for school a problem when both of them are at the mirror at the same time. 133 STRINGIN’ IS BOB ' S RACKET A hobby that turns into a money-making project is something any high school student would appreciate having. Sophomore Bob Deedrick has such a project. Bob re-strings tennis raquets. “My brother taught me how to do it on his stringing machine, ” Bob said. His brother bought the machine when he was on the tennis team. Bob is a member of the tennis team now. Most of the work that he does is for friends. “I don’t advertise of anything like that. I usually just do it for my friends or for people who know I can do it and come and ask me,” Bob stated. The prices Bob charges vary according to which kind of string he is using on the raquet. “Gut is the most expensive, but there are other kinds of strings, like Stay-tight or Vantage. They’re cheaper,” Bob added. From bedroom to business office. Bob Deedrick uses his room for stringing tennis rackets to earn extra money and to enjoy a hobby. Deedrick. Bob OeLong, Joe Deuser. Lillian Dickens. Terry Dobosz. Andy Dobrinich. Cindy Doctor. Sharon Doppler. Diane DuVall. Ron Dzurovcak, Laurie Eichensehr. Keith Evans. Cindy Fafoulas. Lynn Farinelli. Bob Farmer. Glyn Feczko. Michael Ferry. Brian Felta. Phil Filkowski, Sue Fmgar, Bill Fisher. Debbie Ford. Craig Foust. Brent Frailey. Janis Frisk. Dawn Frost, Kathy Gabrys. Scott Galabmos. Becky Gardenshire. Peggy Gardow, Laurie Geiser. Bob Gerike. Jeff Girman. Mary Beth Glass. John Glass. Kim Glidewell. Charles Glover. Tom Gonda, Sandy Gonzalez. Leisa Gottschlitch. Rose 134 Govert, Jim Granter. George Greger. Ted Griffin, Pat Grimmer. Tony Gross. Jack Guess, Terese Gulliver. Mara Gustamente, Jay Hajduch. John Hall. Tim Hansen. Tracy Hanson, Debby Harris. Ivan Healy, Heather. Hein. Sandy Helfen. Joe Hendron, Troy Hernandez. Marcia Herron. Robin Hilbrich. Bill Hilbrich. Ruthann Hillman. Patty Holcomb. Michelle Holme. Beth Horvat. Ron Houldieson. Scott Howard. Debbie Hughes. Karen Hunt. Brenda Hunt. Victoria Hurst, Roberta Hurtt. Diane Huseman. Debbie Hutchinson. Joanne Huzzie. Kevin Ingram. Deanna Ivers. Ray Jacobs. Martin Jaeger. Dave Jarmakowicz. Carol Jones. Bob Jones, Laura Javanovich. Eli Jubinsky. Dave THE TALL AND SHORT OF IT eaching into a neighbor ' s locker to help them get a book or pencil is routine for sophomore Ruthann Hilbrich. She can see her friends coming down the hall, and she can always reach the top shelf. “ Being taller than most of my friends doesn’t bother me,” Ruthann said, because my whole family is tall. When I am at home, there’s always someone taller than I am.” To others besides Ruthann, being tall is a disadvantage. The old but often used phrase How’s the weather up there?” gets to be monotonous after a while. But disadvantages like these don’t stop Ruthann from tolerating, even enjoying being so tall. If I were just a little taller ... Lori Chappell finds it a bit hard to see the material held by Ruth Ann Hilbrich. 135 Kane. Lee Ann Kanwischer. Ray Karr. Jim Kasprzak. Ten Kaufman. Colleen Keaton. David Keller. Richard Kelly. Patty Kirjuna. Dan Kilinski, Kim Kimmich, Fred King, Joey Kirby. Ted Klovanish, Tammy Knoernschild. Ron Kolarik. Mark Kominski. Geri Konopasek. Jerry D. Konopasek. Kelly Koon. Thennie Kovacek, Julie Kovecsi, Carol Kowalik, Dawn Kras. Tim BOB WAITS FOR HIS FIRST ' KISS’ A n life-size Elton John adorns his garage wall. Michelangelo did the ce iling but sophomore Bob Geiser does his walls. Bob does this and other forms of art from his cramped workshop in the back of his garage. Out of this room has come proposed album cover designs for Kiss and Queen. One of Bob’s creations, a life-size portrait of Elton John, isn’t around any longer. “When I found out Elton is bisexual, I threw a gallon of paint on it,” Bob said. Bob has also been designing album covers. He designed one for Kiss, which if accepted may earn him $2,500. I am now starting a new one for Queen,” Bob said. He is also designing t-shirts and is going to experiment with arcylics. Bob’s tools are water colors, colored pencils, air brushes and painter’s brushes. “My most used tool is inspiration, from other people. I want to impress other people and myself at the same time,” he said. Bob has done copies of album covers for the bulletin boards and the display cases in the junior high. He sells most of his work. Someday a Bob Geiser original may sell along side a Piccaso. Album covers are a favorite drawing project for Bob Geiser. He submitted a cover to Kiss, and could earn him $2,500 if it is accepted. Kraus, Dave Kregel. Sharon Kubacki. Sandra Kunch, Mike Kuntz. Joan Kus. Jo Ann Kuss. Michael Kwolek, Jenny Lawrence. Tammy Leffel. Connie Legler, Randy Lenz. Ron Leytem, Diane Lindauer. Parri Lindsey. Bunnie Lively. Rich 136 Long. Dave Longoria. Donna Lozano. Mike McCarty. Sharon McFarland. Marsha Magiera. Jeff Maglish. Patrick Mandernach. Brian Mantis. Andy Marciniak. John Martin. Diane Massa. Ed Matlock. Mike Matson. Gene Medsker. Melinda Medsker. Melissa Metro. Joe Michalik. Debbie Michalich. Frances Milch. Sue Mileusnic. Alex Miller. Carol Moon. Priss Mooney. Kevin Moore. Dave Moore. Steve Moranski. Sue Moreth. Debbie Morgan. John Morton. Cheryl Mount. Don Murray. Carrie Musgrave. Bill Musial. John Muskin. Don Muskin. Mary Nagy. Mark Neese. Greg Neil. John Newland. Bob Nix. Kelly Noecker. Laura Novath. Louis Olson. Debbie Oman. Scott Ortiz. Liz Orzechowicz. Bob Overmeyer. Patty Owczarzak. Jeff Paulauski. Pat Pavelka. Mike Pavuk. Jerry Payne. Ed Peglow. Steve Perez. Margo Perotti, Jeff Petroski. Neal Phillips. Dave Pierce. Delores Pilch. Keith Poi. Susan Popovich. Rich Potosky. Danny Powers. Mike Pramik. Debbie Preste. Sherry Pustek. Danny Racine. Rick Rafalski, Cindy Raschke. Patty Redar. Thad Redar. Jan 137 LAST IN LINE DOESN’T GIVE LORI TROUBLE Reid. Sherry Reilly, Roxanne Reyome, Jim Rucoba, Christine Ruman. Shari Rush, Dawn “A n dams, first seat first row. Black, the seat behind him Ferry, please start the next row . . . No, Mantis, you ' re in front of Massa, not behind him . . . Neil . . . Rocha, Voss, then Young and Zajicek.” When teachers seat their classes in alphabetical order, sophomore Lori Zajicek either ends up by a window or by the door. “I like where I sit because I’m not directly in front of the teacher,” Lori explained. ‘‘I really like being a ‘z’,” she said. “I don’t mind waiting for papers or report cards to be passed out and it ' s easier to find my name in lists.” “Lori, I’m terribly sorry, but you’ll have to stand until we can get another desk.” Though being a ' z ' usually means last in line, sophomore Lori Zajicek enjoys her position in the back of the room. Richard, Jerol Richards. Larry Rico, Bob Ringer. Mara Roach. J. Rocha. Tina Rogowski, Michael Roininen. Tom Rosa. Mike Sainato. John Sands. Scott Sanner. Carol Saunders. Brenda Schaller. Andrea Schaller, Tim Schultz. John Selander. Kent Seto. Sue Sexton. Margie Shaffer, Bobbi Sharp. Dianna Sharp. Kristie Sharp, Marc Simac. Pat Simmons. Rich Siurek. Gene Slaney. Gene Slankard. Robin Smith, Cindy Sobek. Dave Sobkowicz. Julie Somers, Tom Soto. Sonia Ryan. April Ryan. Melody Sacerich, Jim 138 Not pictured Brown. Jeff Chona. Gregory Dec. Audrey Fedor. Emery Gacsy. Floyd Gates. Charles Griffith. Mark Hoover. Tim Itczak. Nick Johnson. Brian Konopasek. Jerry P. Kovera. John Littrell. Greg Long. Rick Ridgely. Dylan Riegart. Sandi Rivera. Esther Solano. Victor Turner. Dave Vasquez. Dan Wajada. Bob Zajicek. Lori Spitz. Anita Spoerner. Julie Spormsky. Cary Stanfel. Vince Stas. Carol Stedman. Carl Stedman. Ken Steffan. Don Stephens. Dawn Stevens. Pat Stevenson. Richard Stutz. April Sullivan, Chris Swanson. June Swiontek. Scott Szewka. Anne Tedesco. Art Terpstra. Jon Tezak. Michelle Thomas. Barb J. Thomas. Barb L. Thompson. Kim Toledo. Al Toth. Dave Troksa. Terrie Troxel. Kim Tucker. Morton Turner. Kristie Turner. Tim Udchitz. Jeff Uhter. Fred Underwood. Richard Van Dyke. Amy Van Horn. Jackie Van Horn. Melissa Van Horssen. Cindy Van Sickle. Jenny Vaughan. Debbie Vickers. Leesa Volkman. Cathy Voss. Dana Wade. George Wenzel. Barb Westcott. Raymond Westerfield. Steve Wheeler. Terri Whitfield. Dennis Wiedman. Glenn Wilcox. Dawn Wilkey. Erin Will. Connie Will. Peggy Wilson. Kathy Wilson. Larry Wilson. Scott Wise. Keith Woodworth. Jeff Worley. Doug Wright. Alyce Wring. Laura Wyatt. Beth Yates. Joe York Larry York. Tracy Young. Judy Zengler. Jill 139 The Coin Collectors They are all around. They don’t always say, “Keep the change.” They watch their finances, taking time to budget their funds to make their money go as far as possible. They are the Coin Collectors. Everyone is a Coin Collector to some extent. Whether he is generally a big spender, or he watch his money with an eagle’s eye, there comes a time when payday is two weeks away and he is caught with the lining of his wallet unmistakenly touching. Albums, food, clothes, cars, gas, dates, movies. These things and others seemed to snatch the student’s money faster than he can acquire it. Coin Collectors aren’t always in such a sad financial state. They found it easier in 1977 to reach the goals of spending their money on things that they desired plus saving some at the same time. The minimum wage was raised from $2.20 an hour to $2.30 an hour, effective January 1. This gave students extra spending money, even with increasing prices. As they moved into the advanced stages, Coin Collectors became adept at using skills acquired from past experience on the consumer market to gain the most for the least. It doesn’t matter which side of the counter you ' re on - you ' re still a Coin Collector. Junior Karen Balluch gives up her hard earned money to receive wanted items. 140 Frampton, Nugent, Kiss, Aerosmith -all are good incentives for junior Jesse Rodriguez to save his money and become one of many rock nuts and coin collectors. Pledging his support with his attendence and money, sophomore Jon Terpstra finds his dollars were well spent after taking in a good basketball game. The constant commitment of pumping money and gas into a car is slightly alleviated by a self-serve station and a little patience from junior Terra Bordeaux. With two days left till game time, Debbie Briski relies on Andrea Toweson and Vogue to have her uniform back on time. — Distinctive cleaning by Vogue, 110 w. Main St., Griffith, 838-1343. MINER DUNN 8940 Indpls. Blvd. Highland, Ind. 923-3311 FRED ' S TAP 343 N. Broad Griffith, Ind. 838-3820 142 All the convenient services offered by Bank of Highland prove to be useful in saving time and money. — Bank of Highland, 2611 Highway, Highland, 838-9500. Fresh produce, efficient service; and quality merchandise can be expected at Strack’s. — Strack Van Til Super produce Market, 3632 Cline Ave., Highland, 923-3931. Strack. . VaJm Til aupfeR produce market 143 Dieting? Or just want to feel better? Follow Diane Kowalisyn and Jeanne Rowe to good health. — General Health Foods, 239 N. Broad, Griffith, 838-0600. In taking the eye test, Chris Thomas must prove good vision before becoming a licensed driver. — Griffith License Bureau, 216 Main, Griffith, 838-3320. Good food and hospitality are served up by Bonnie Koselke and Sherry Wilson at Coney Island — Jimmies Coney Island, 905 Broad. Griffith, 838-5535. GENE SPRINGET AGENCY 237 N. Broad Griffith, Ind. 838-4133 DR. CHONA 401 N. Broad Griffith, Ind. 838-3440 144 For all your sport wants and needs go to Blythes Wanna be Roy Rogers or Arnold Palmer? Mike Blythe shows Lary Szafasz the needed tools at Blythes. — Blythe ' s Sport Shop, 145 N. Broad, Griffith, 838-2203. See in style like Joyce Wood and Elaine Castel. Go to Fashion Optical where the eyes have it. — Fashion Optical, 8232 Kennedy Ave.. Highland, 923-6088. 145 HIGHLAND JEWELERS LAKE RIDGE PHARMACY 8610 Kennedy Ave. Highland, Ind. 838-2530 1573 N. Cline Ave. Griffith, Ind. 923-2020 MUNSTER LUMBER 330 Ridge Road Munster, Ind. 836-8600 SARA ' S CATERING 311 E. Main Griffith, Ind. 838-6552 From a savings account to mortage loan, Security Federal offers its services for any occassion. — Security Federal and Loan Association of Lake County, 2600 Highway, Highland, 838-1812. While weighing several cuts of meat for patrons. Robin Clark carefully checks the scale for accurate poundage and price. — Emsings. 118 Griffith Blvd.. 838-0178. 147 Hectic deadlines leave Reflector staffers battered bodily and mentally, but a break for a Pepsi seems to make writing a little easier. — Pepsi Cola General Bottlers. Inc , 9300 Calumet. Munster 836- 1800 «v( FT TH CuTres 148 Wanting to open a savings account or looking for a loan? Griffith Federal Savings Loan Association has trained personnel for your money needs. — Griffith Federal Savings Loan, 125 Broad. Griffith 838-0900 Panther Press staffers find Miss Clark’s Datsun perfect for weekly trips to the printer, or a cross country journey. — Towne Countree Auto Sales, Inc., 9424 Indpls. Blvd., Highland 838-5808 High School is a waste of time . . . . . . unless you find a job that turns you on and makes good use of your education. Inland Steel wants only people who want to use everything they’ve learned in high school—and strongly desire to grow person- ally and in their chosen field. Inland’s future growth depends on the creativity and productivity of its people. If you want a really challenging opportunity to contribute—with the rewards and responsibil- ities that go with it— Inland wants to talk to you. We need action-seeking graduates for opportunities in clerical . . . production . . . technical . . . and craft apprenticeship areas. Think it over. If you have high aspirations and a good high school record, take time to find out about a career with us. See: Your School Counselor or Employment Representatives of Inland’s Personnel Department INLAND STEEL COMPANY Indiana Harbor Works - 3210 Watling Street East Chicago, Indiana An equal opportunity employer Forming novelties is a daily job performed by manager Cindee Govert, to ensure maximum freshness. — Schultz ' s Dairy Queen, 225 Ridge Road, Griffith, 838-3689. Working the register is one of the things an owner must do to keep a business in order. — Benks Restaurant and Lounge Inc., 2739 Highway Avenue, Highland, 838-3100. With today ' s prices steadily climbing, juniors Terri Leslie and Terry Boris shop to get their Walgreen ' s worth. — Griffith Walgreen Agency, 120 N. Broad Street, Griffith, 838-6970. 150 Looking for the best in fall fashions, Anita Salas shops and compares for values at Highland Dept. Store. — Highland Dept. Store, 2821 Highway, Highland, 838-1147 Teibel’s supplies good food, pleasant family surroundings and plenty of parking after a game, Prom, or Turnabout. — Teibel’s, U.S. 30 and 41, Schererville, 865-2000, GATLIN PLUMBING 311 N. Broad Griffith, Ind. 838-6972 CRESTVIEW APTS. 717 N. Elmer Griffith, Ind. 838-1450 151 Nothing is more relaxing than a crackling fire and a warm atmosphere. Mansards provides modern conveniences and added facilities. — Mansard Apt., 1441 Arborgast. Griffith, 923-1050. Variations of style and color in cars, trucks and vans are available for every need at Colonial Motors — Colonial Motors, 9303 Indpls., Highland, 838-5505. To receive the latest in cuts and styles, follow Terri Embry to Krimpners for the professional touch on your hair. — Krimp-hers, 3400 Ridge Road, Highland, 838-1109. 152 Compare, then prepare for all seasons atTerpstra ' s 30 With sound advice and complete coverage, Linette Spitz and Mary Kay Miller feel confident with their insurance. — Spitz and Miller Insurance. 101 W. Columbia. Griffith, 838-7124 Linda Trinosky and Karen Baeza find there’s no ne ed for a hold up at Ben Franklin with there good bargains and customer service. Ben Franklin 2829 Highway. Highland 923-4627. Whether it fee winter or summer, Terpstra’s has the products for every need. Kirk Smith Shop for variety and value. — Terpstra’s Sales Service. 45th and Colfax, Griffith. 838-3600 The mechanical genius that makes tired, run-down trucks run well, can be located at Toweson ' s Truck Service. — Toweson Truck Service, 6510 Osborn Street, Hammond, 845-1200. Amid the wide selection fo colors styles Lori Chappell and Crystal Cunningham find difficulty choosing their class rings. — Griffith Jewelers, 235 N. Broas, Griffith. 838-3010. FAIR MEADOWS PHARMACY 800 MacArthur Blvd. Munster, Id. 836-8700 C R STATIONARY STORE 126 N. Broad Griffith, Id. 838-7230 For the best in workmanship truck on up to Toweson 154 Kuiper, a hallmark in community service and care For service in your time of need, you ' ll find that Kuiper represents a tower of comfort and strength. — Kuiper Funeral Home. 9039 Kleinman, Highland. 923-7800. ■ -.-v Amidst the greenery, Theresa Downing and John Canham enjoy the sunshine in a flourishing greenhouse. — Lamprecht ' s Florist and Greenhouse. 8941 Kleinman, Highland. 838-4757. Whether you’re craving ice cream, chicken, or hamburgers, Phil Fetla proves that Tastee Freeze food hits the spot. — Tastee Freeze, 305 N. Broad St., Griffith, 838-1210. 155 When the day finally arrives for Chris Thompson to purchase his first car, he will rely on Griffith Motors. — Griffith Motors, 110 S. Broad, Griffith, 838-3555 Tired of drab floors and dingy walls? Postema ' s supplies a multitude of paints and floor coverings to fill your needs. — Postern ' s 405 E. Rideg, Griffith 838-2050. Climb into a car or truck from Richardson Motors Jody Jeremiah and Larry Szfasz trust them for a safe ride and fair deal. — Richardson Motors, 9301 Indianapolis, Highland, 838-1120. Oil changes and pumping gas are a few daily jobs, performed by Mark Rochford at Govert and Bridegroom. — Govert and Bridegroom. 444 N. Broad, Griffith, 923-4332. p mnt floor COVERING congratulations CLASS OF 77 1S6 Whatever is needed in real estate or insurance, lean on Crowel Agency as Mike Barta and Craig Ford do. — Crowel Agency, 8244 Kennedy Avenue, Highland, 923-2131. V a x Factor. ■ v I tf.j ! I || ' v - ■ ■1 With so many products to choose from in every department. Carolyn Roark and Patty Kuntz try to decide what to buy. — Shakula Pharmacy. 100 S. Broad, Griffith, 838-2899. CUSTOM HAIR FASHIONS 622 W. Lake Griffith, Ind. 923-3260 HIGHLAND KIDDIE SHOP 2706 Highway Blvd. Highland, Ind. 838-1260 157 You’ll be a-MAZE-d at the variety of goods that can be found at Burgers just as Debbie Hinchy, Sharon Buikema and April Dittrich were. — Burgers. 1830 45th Ave., Munster, 838-0040. 158 ■-•r From prescriptions to jewelry, Rigordy ' s has it all When a store that has everything from prescriptions to pierced earrings, it’s nice to know that you can still get personal service like Angie Juarez is receiving from Diane Klein. Satisfaction plus is offered at CF. Nowak Co. each item is tested for fun by Laurie Clark and Mary Nowak. — C. F. Nowak Co., 611 E. Main, Griffith, 838-4011. HAMMOND MUNSTER 2633 169th St. 1820 45th Ave. 845-6500 923-8366 Next to Next to VanTil ' s Burgers GRIFFITH- HIGHLAND HAMMOND 9626 Cline Ave. 923-2700 169th and Grand 844-5033 Next to Strack VanTil ' s Briar East Shopping Center From a trim to a roffler, Randy Bobos finds that Jim and Carl ' s Barbershop has everything in hair styling. — Jim and Carl ' s Barbershop, 225 N. Broad, Griffith, 838-9708. MARCUS — Being stuck without a car is no joke. For service and style, come to Marcus Rent-A-Car for your convenience. — Marcus Rent-A-Car. 8840 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, 838-0200. For fine quality and a good smoke, Ray Brechner decides upon a hand-carved meershaum pipe, as shown by owner Bill Lator. — The Pipemaker, 109 N. Broad street, Griffith, 838-8070. There is no need to worry when you Bank at Gary National. Beth Alger checks it out and is assured that her money is safe. — Gary National Bank, 102 N. Broad street, Griffith. 838-7526 160 Hand over all big and small money deposits to Mercantile National Bank. Loans and checking accounts can also be arranged. — Mercantile National Bank, 200 W. Ridge Road, Griffith, 838-1223. REALTORS Two Locations 9352 Calumet Ave. Munster, Ind. Phone: 836-1030 2301 Cline Ave. Schererville, Ind. Phone: 865-6446 SMITH ' S CARPET AND CARE CENTER 9354 Calumet Ave. Munster, Ind. 836-4347 MARY ANN ' S GARDEN CENTER 3405 Ridge Road Griffith, Ind. 838-0015 161 HERMAN MARY’S CTEAK r HOUSE J fr zQ ftisftr ' . Bored with fas food restaurants? Step away from the crowds and enjoy a thick steak from Herman and Mary’s. — Herman and Mary ' s Steak House and Lounge, 216 S. Broad, Griffith, 923-4850. For party supplies, nic nacs, or just a place to browse, Bruce Hinchy retreats to Steve ' s Bar Restaurant. — Steve’s Bar Restaurant, 131 S. Broad, Griffith, 838-6534. Get rid of those extra pounds gained over the winter months. Omni offers an ice rink, health club, and tennis courts to help you get and stay in shape. — Omni 41, 222 S. Route 41, Schererville, 865-6969. Beside advising on savings and loans, Citizens Federal can also tell you the time of of day. — Citizen’s Federal Savings and Loan, 1720 45th Ave., Highland, 972-172 162 Enjoy a cold glass of milk with a friend after practice or school, as Mike Kraus and Jenny VanSickle do. — Pleasant View Dairy, 2625 Highway Ave., Highland, 838-0155. DR. PURCELL 109 E. Lake St. Griffith, Ind. 838-9000 LADD REALTY 1640 45th Ave. Munster, Ind. 838-0011 rfn [rtirtr Mum thiti TTTrfl prnm nmn uiirm imiji mirm ntrm hTrrtT limn Highland Lumber Supply Inc. 2930 Ridge Road, Highland, Indiana 46322 Phone:838-1400 (III.) 221-9777 163 When her car is running out of fuel, and her friends are running out of food, Sue Ballah makes a quick stop at - Citgo Self-service station and Quick-Mart, Broad and 45th, Griffith 164 When the red carpet needs to be rolled out, or when you want to add a new look to a room, go to — Carpetland, USA, 8201 Calumet Ave., Munster 836-5555. Deciding on the perfect gift can be difficult, but Tammy Klovanish and Pat Carlson find the choosing easy after seeing a wide variety at — Bakker ' s Florist. 2641 Highway, Highland 838-5011. If your car needs its wheels aligned, brakes adjusted or other work, go to Pat’s Frame and Axle for expert work and personalized service. — Pat ' s Frame and Axle, 510 E. Ridge Rd., Griffith 838-0595. The materials needed to fix his broken chair are found by senior Jeff Evans inside Tinker ' s Den. — Tinker’s Den Home Supply Center, 3317 45th Ave., Highland 923-5453. VAT FRAME lAXLE 165 that’s packaging! Packaging Corporation of America A Tenneco Company 300 WEST MAIN STREET • GRIFFITH, INDIANA 46319 For all of your painting, craft and stationary needs, drop in at the Hoosier Highlander, like Laura Lange. — Hoosier Highlander Stationers. 2932 Highway Ave., Highland 838-0632. Bored by the routine hamburger, Patty Paluch enjoys the variety of food offered at Turn of the Century. — Turn of the Century, 600 E. Ridge Rd., Griffit h 838-9855. 166 For your chemical needs, stop by American Chemical. They’re ready to help with professional advice and trained personnel. — American Chemical, Colfax St., Griffith 838-4370 A new haircut can do wonders for a girl. Sally Pickett visits Charles to ensure a good cut in the latest style. — Hair Fashions by Charles, 124 N. Griffith Blvd., Griffith 923-6677. Having car problems? Solve them by visiting Conyer ' s Standard, for repairs by competent mechanics like Greg Callender. — Conyer ' s Standard, Cline and Ridge, Griffith 838-4236. 167 Whether It be a special occasion or just a night out, Greg Lyman and Tina Brajner find the right dish at a comfortable price. Mr. Kenny ' s Restaurant, 8955 Indpls., Highland 838-9770 If the need Is a bridal bouquet or just a knic-knac, Floral Fashions has it. Sandy Maulding, Jackie Awe, Debbie Dunn and Andrea Toweson display floral arrangements available at — Floral Fashions 212 E. Main, Griffith 838-7423 168 Resembling an African jungle, the scenery at Ronnies provides Mary Pramik with a wide assortment of plants and flowers. — Ronnie ' s Florist, 45th Cline, Griffith, 924-2177. Climb your way up to the peak of flavor and award yourself the pennant of good eating and fun. Dairy Rich Ice Cream, 6510 Broadway, Merrillville, 980-0800. DR. DANIEL STRAPON 144 Broad Street Griffith, Ind. 838-1345 MR. STEAK 6525 Indpls. Blvd. Hammond, lnd. 844-1801 170 Special moments may be captured in pictures to be enjoyed long after the events have “ occurred. — Root Photographers, 1131 W. Sheridan, Chicago, III, 761-5500. Cordial service, as well as a piping-hot pizza is given to John Marciniak by Mr. Don Knotts, owner of — Luigi’s Pizza 119 N. Griffith Blvd., Griffith, 923-3232. For Robin Bradley, Debbie Huseman, Leesa Vickers and Terry Dickens, choosing furniture that satisfy their individual tastes is easy at — Griffith Furniture 116 s. Broad St., Griffith, 923-6262. From stereos to C.B ' s Community Radio and T.V. can supply all your electronic needs as Barb Carlson and Laura Van Horssen find out — Community Radio and T.V., 9445 Indpls. Blvd. Highland, 923-1400. To rent anything under the sun Don Barrell and Gene Ciesco go to Calumet Rentalls where they can rent at reasonable rates — Calumet Rentalls 8600 Kennedy Ave., Highland. 838-4318. 171 NICHELS Engineering School of Technology 1107 E. Main Street Griffith, Ind. 972-9450 Choosing from a wide varety of food can be difficult as Donna Phillips discovers when Sally Pickett takes her order. — Villa Pizza, 333 N. Broad street, Griffith, 923-3450. To keep with the changing styles, Annete Palinca shops at Falvey ' s where Tom Goeb assists her in the selection of clothing — Falvey ' s 134 N. Broad Street, Griffith, 838-1912. 172 HIGHLAND HEATING Air Conditioning 1442 N. Wood Griffith, Ind. 923-5725 MINNESOTA, INC. In an age when saving money is necessary, Carol Kovecsi and Debbie Vaughn find financial security and personalized service at — American Savings and Loan, 8236 Hohman Ave., Munster, 836-58701 The Freedom Mixer emphasizes the patriotic and community spirit of — Griffith Ready-Mix concrete, Inc., a divisi on of Ozingal Brothers, lnc„ 1108 E. Main St., Griffith, 838-2607. 173 HAIRBENDERS 3319 45th Ave. Highland, Ind. 923-3100 SLUMBER SHOP 2833 Jewett Highland, Ind. 923-0484 Take a tip from Rodiji. If good homes are what you’re seeking, you ' ll have a large selection to choose from at Estate Realtors. They have a home for everyone. — Estate Realtors. 3037 45th Ave., Highland, 972-2300. Gazing over the menu, Kim Turner and John Hilbrich see the quality foods and the reasonable prices available at Mama Puntillo’s — Mama Puntillo ' s, 3325 45th Ave., Highland, 838-4441. Whether a savings or checking account is desired, friendly tellers like Laura Kane make all of your banking needs a little easier — First Bank Of Whiting 500 N. Broad, Griffith, 924-0800. 174 175 When looking for a new car, follow Sharon Buikema and Carolyn Roark ' s example, shop Christensen for a fair deal. — Christenson Chevrolet, 9700 Indianapolis Blvd. Highland, 923-3344. For full, reliable service by friendly workers like Chris Popovich, come to Griffith Standard for all your car needs. — Griffith Standard, 145 Broad Str., Griffith. 838-9898. ice Realty, inc BUYERS PROTECTION PLAN APPRAISALS MLS For Employee Relocation Service 923-6700 2825 Jewett Street Highland 176 For friendly service go to Springer Real Estate where Betty Springer says Call us for guidance in wise planning toward securing your dream home.” — Springer Real Estate Company, 2843 Highway Highland. 838-0180. Whether the food is delivered or you drive-in Romano ' s specializes in quick service and delicious food. — Romano ' s Drive-In 3800 Ridge Rd.. Highland, 838-1731. Quality gasoline brings them in, and the friendly service of Steve Camp keeps them coming back for more at Tubb ' s Texaco. Tubb ' s Griffith Texaco, 245 N. Broad, Griffith, 838-7011 CONNIE CASUALS TEENS APPAREL 45th and Cline Ave. Highland, IN. 46322 923-5711 r mutrmiM usrmo stHvtcs _ mls QnluiKy, TjtTZI TM m. REALTOR ELLINGSEN REALTY 8427 kennedy avenue highland, indiana 46322 j i ery office is independently pinned and operated BOB ELLINGSEN bus. (219) 923-9200 178 THE KWON-DO It ' s easy to find a karate school but difficult to find a skilled master instructor. Grand Master M.G.Lee 7th degree black belt 25 years experience Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10a.m. -9 p.m. Sat. 10 am.m-4 p.m. Two locations: 3512 Ridge Road Lansing Illinois 895-4411 8415 Kennedy Ave. Highland r too ■ s? ' ■■■ ' ■■ If Counts For coverage where it counts, all the local news and specials, just say I saw it in the Griffith Shopper.” — Griffith Shopper, 142 S. Broad. Griffith, 838-1631. Need a party cake, call Patty Cake. A personal touch is what makes the difference in quality, as displayed by alumni Bobby Besch. Patty Cake Bakery, 213 N. Broad Street, Griffith, 838-4572. 179 When your television goes on the blink, call on Griffith T.V. for the best service around. — Griffith T.V. Sales And Service, 509 E. Glen Park, Griffith, 838-0191. With all the varying sizes of strings and tensions available, Mark Lummio concentrates on stringing the tennis racket correctly. — Mansard Apt., 1441 Arbogast. Griffith, 923-1050. Highland Insurance General Insurance 4 SSOC l((tc$ Agents 2943 Jewett St. Highland, Indiana 46322 Telephone: 923-5598 Jack L. Terpstra Peter Bruinsma RIFFIT • • GRIFFITH REPUBLICAN PERKINS ' CAKE PRECINCT STEAK ORGANIZATION Griffith, Ind. 923-4141 222 E. Ridge Road Griffith, Ind. 838-0210 For the most up-to-date fasions for men most prefer LEWINS For a perfect, fitting turna bout suit and coordinate accessories. Bob Gregefvisits Lewin ' s. where he receives personal care and attention. — Lewin ' s For Men. 3905 45th. Highland. 924-2175 SCHWINN BICYCLES ■ APPROXIMATELY 500 BIKES IN STOCK - BICYCLES ARE OUR ONLY BUSINESS” RACING TOURING EQUIPMENT MANY FOREIGN DOMESTIC MAKES “CYCLE NOW... ...PAY LATER NORTHERN INDIANA ' S LARGEST SCHWINN DEALER UNDER SAME MANAGEMENT. MEDICAL BUILDING 1212 N. Broad St. Griffith, Ind. 838-7542 CALUMET PRESS 8411 Kennedy Ave. Griffith, Ind. 838-0717 181 Faithfulness and years of loyal service to America, are traits behind the organization of V.F.W. (Veteran of Foreign wars). — V.F.W., 301 E. Main St. Griffith, 838-9738. A plush form of relaxation, Patty Wagman and Holly McVey, prefer the crushed velvet recliners at — Lazy-Z-Boy recliner shop, Inc., 8429 Kennedy Ave., Highland 972-3535. Whether you prefer tap acrobats, ballet, or jazz, all are offered by Jeanne to develop your special skill, grace and poise. — Jeanne’s School of Dance, 1535 Cline Ave., Griffith 838-2813. VFW 301 E. Main 182 Boosters Senior Class Honor Society Pantherettes Student Council Adult Booster Club Bowling Club Panther Press News Bureau Quill and Scroll Junior Class Varsity Club Booster Club Cheerleaders Sophomore Class Hey, dancing i$ fun! Turn your world upside-down with modern jazz, ballet, acrobatics and tap, all which can be taught professionally at — Patti School of Dance, 140 S. Broad, Griffith, 838-8496. When beating her old rug just doesn ' t bring back the original color and look, Bunnie Lindsey decides it ' s time to invest in a new one at — Carpet Country, 13628 Wicker, Cedar Lake 374-5600. 183 All we think « beut is you... why i et (liink b«ut s - jj©r c|ll your prin(ing floods. ” VrestoPrint 2945 JEWETT STREET o HIGHLAND, INDIANA 46322 UBnlEr 838-3577 YOU WRITE IT DOWN-WE LL PRINT IT UP! Hoosier State Bank 184 After mulling several minutes over the large selection of dinners at reasonable prices, Claudia Van Dyke and Natalie Young are finally ready to order — Bill And Pat’s Restaurant, 211 N. Broad, Griffith, 838-4616. Consulting an expert on their auto needs, Nick Klimis and Chuck Coddington check to see what part would be the best. — Allied Auto Supply, 3827 Ridge Rd., Highland 838-1125. borrow to educate borrow to recuperate 185 who’s who and where to find them ENERAL INDEX A AAAAAAAA • ctivities Night 17. 20 Adams. Ellen 101 Adams. Craig 41. 56. 132 Adams. Mike 40. 56. 132 Adams. Thomas 113 Adams. Tim 43. 131 Adams, Vickie 56, 116 Adcock. Margaret 126 Adler. Jean 1 16 Alexander. Bill E. 56. 126 Alexander. Bill H. 126 Alexander. John 69. 84. 87 126 Alger. Beth 60. 116. 160 Alger. Rob 132 Allenbaugh, Keith 132 Allied Auto Supply 185 Alliss. Dwayne 12. 56. 132 Allsbury. Tammie 132 Alumbaugh. Jerry 69. 102. 103. 116 American Chemical 167 American Savings and Loan 173 Anderson. Mrs. Martha 113 Anderson. Nadine 126 Anderson. Rick 126 Anderson. Robert 116 Antrim. Mike 116 Anspach. Danny 131 Archer. Kelli Jo 20. 132 Armstrong. Raylene 116 Arndt. Donna 126 Arndt. Susan 125 Ashcraft. Cara 132 Ashton. Nancy 113 Augenstine. Brad Id. 34. 71 Augustyn. Tom 131 Awe. Jackie 116. 168 B BBBBBBBB abinec. Mrs. Jeanne 113 Baccino. Paul 125 Badovinich. Cary 132. 199 Baeza. Karen 126 Bagan. Lori 132 Baginski. Harry 90 Bagmski, Sandy 126 Baker. Don 14. 69. 74. 99. 116 Baker. Jae 132 Baker. Laura 4. 5. 26. 64. 68. 69. 101. 126 Baker. Scott 17. 21. 44. 68. 69. 81. 84. 85. 87. 102. 103. 116 Baker. Steve 132 Bakker ' s Florist 165 Balac. Susan 125 Baldwin. Mr. Lee 40. 41. 113 Ballah. Susan 37. 61. 116. 164 Ballard. Tracy 116 Balluch. Karen 126. 140 Baltrusis. Ed 122 Band 6. 7. 60. 61 Bandura. Jerry 60. 132. 142 Bank of Highland 143 Bank of Indiana 181 Bannon. Mary 132 Bannon. Mike 4. 64. 65. 69. 116 Baseball 102. 103 Baran. Bill 132 Bareme. Ellen 60. 116 Bareme. Mary 60. 132 Barenie. Tim 126 Barrell. Don 132. 171 Barrios. Dave 60. 116 Barron. Chuck 116. 131 Barta. Mike 84. 85. 103, 126. 157 Bartha. Mary Kay 116 Bartlett. Mr. Jim 1 13 Bartley. Tim 40. 1 16 Basketball 94. 95. 99 Bathhurst. Elizabeth 56. 126 Batliner. Jeff 4. 15. 40. 63. 126 Batliner. Sheryl 2. 20. 69. 89. 94. 107. 132 Beahm. Mrs. Sandra 113 Beeson. Mr Richard 113 Ben Franklin 153 Bennett. Carol 56. 132 Bennett. Mary Ann 116 Berger. Jeanne 116 Berger. Mike 116 Bernotus. Tom 116 Bertsch. Brian 132 Bernicky. Chris 126 Besch. Mr. H.F. 113 Ben’s Restaurant and Lounge 150 Bevil. Mark 132 Bill and Pat ' s Restaurant 185 Birk. Mr. William 113 Black. Charles 116 Black. Robin 132 Blaur. Elbert 132 Blaker, Wade 132 Blakslee. Bob 132 Blankenship. Bill 56. 132 Blankenship. Walter 132 Bloomer. Charles 132 Bloomer. Mike 128 Blount. Scott 69. 193. 132 Blum. Mrs. Dorothy 113 Blunt. Rob 69. 116 Blunt. Robin 56. 64. 90. 132 Blythe. Mike lc. 17. 21. 68. 69, 85. 86. 87. 116. 117. 145 Blythe. Roger 132 Blythes 145 Bobos. Randy 69. 103. 117. 159 Bock. Tom 117 Bodnar. Robin 117 Boilek, Richard 126 Bolinger. April 126 Bolla. Linda 20. 56. 90. 126 Bollhorst. Kevin 133 Boltz. Kim 133 Boose. Teresa 126 Booster Club 17. 19. 26 Bordeaux. Terra 28. 126. 141 Borden. Greg 138 Boris. Terry 126, 150 Born. Micheal 117 Bowling Club 14, 40 Bowman. Dennis 60. 126 Bowman. Don 60. 133 Bowman. Peggy 117 Boyce. Pam 117 Bozetarnik. Lynn 126 Bradley. Beth 123. 125 Bradley. Kathy 20. 69. 101. 133. 134 Bradley. Robin 26. 56. 101. 133. 171 Brajner. Eric 133 Brajner. Tina 83. 117, 168 Branson. Terry 126 Brasel, Robin 117 Bratcher. Jim 126. 156 Brechner. Ray 160 Brown. Brenna 160 Bright. Dan 133. 156 Brill. Michelle 20. 37. 56. 133. 135 Brisk.. Debbie 20. 84. 133. 142 Brkovich. Scott 133 Broelmann. John 69. 117 Brown. Jeff 139 Brown. Jim 1 17 Brown. Rick 60. 133 Browning. Steve 117 Bryant. Jim 117 Buckler. Sandra 56. 133 Budkis. Terry 126 Buikema, Sharon 126. 158. 176 Builta. Joe 126 Builta. Karen 133 Bulla. Larry 117 Bundy. Sandy 60. 133 Bures. Julie 1 1 7 Burge. Geri 101 Burge. Joan 117 Burgess. Kim 131. 156 Burger King 142 Burger ' s 158 Burke. Mr. Frank 113 Burriss. Jeff 133 Buzea. Craig 84. 133. 199 pcccccccc Vy acini. Rhonda 133 Cacini. Wendy 117 Cales. Barbara 89. 117 Callendar, Greg 117, 167 Calumet National Bank 117 Calumet Press 181 Calumet Rentalls 171 Camp. Scott 133 Camp. Steve 102. 103. 117. 178 Campell. Newton 133 C R Stationary Store 154 Canham. John 99. 117. 155 Cannon. Jeff 133 Cannon. Vern 117 Cappony. Vern 117 Carlotta. Debbie 56. 117 Carlson. Barb 17. 20. 21. 26. 61. 117 Carlson. Pat 61. 133. 165 Carlson. Phil 20. 60, 126 Carlson. Rhonda 131 Carman. Kelly 133 Carman. Jim 126 Carmichael. Mrs. Ruth 13. 110. 113 Carolla. Joeseph 29. 117 Carpenter. Steve 126 Carpetland U.S.A. 165 Carroll. Becky 40, 44. 117 Carter. Mary 40. 117 Casillas. Yolanda 126 Castel. Elaine 64. 126. 145 Castillo. Mario 54. 117 Castillo. Mark 126 Castillo. Steve 131 Catchur. Laura 56. 126 Century 21. 178 Cernia. Ruth 9. 126 C.F. Nowak Co. 159 Chambers. Ed 126 Chandler. Mike 60. 133 Chapman. Dave 133 Chappell. Lori 61. 132. 133. Chavez. Eloisa 127 Chavez. John 60. 133 Cheerleading 26 Chermak. Joel 117 Chermak. Michele 133 Chestnut. Sherry 127 Chmiel. Debbie 89. 94. 133 Choir 13. 56 Chona. Dr. 144 Chona. Greg 139 Christensen Chevrolet 176 Chrostensen. Milford 112 Ciesco. Gene 133 Cieslak. Teresa 28. 127 Citizen ' s Federal Savings and Loan 162 Clark. Bob 133 Clark. Dorothy Id. 61. 64. 127 Clark. Laurie 159 Clark. Miss Pat 113. 149 Clark. Robin 127. 146 Clemens. Jim 125 Clemens. Steve 133 Coddington, Chuck Coddington. Dawn 133 Coddington. Greg 55. 117 Coddington. Terry 125 Coduti. George 127 Colburn. Randy 117 Colby. Renee 133 Cole. Kim 28. 61. 127 Cole. Lisa 61, 133 Collier. Mark 133 Colonial Motors 152 Coltrin. Nina 56. 60. 133 Combs. Dale 69. 127 Combs. Dean 133 Combs. Tom 133 Comer. Shirley 56. 133 Community Radio and T.V. 171 Conaway. Chuck 133 Conaway. Kim 5, 26. 117 Conley. Cathy 127 Conley. Jesse 127 Connie Casuals 178 Conyer ' s Standard 167 Corniel. Doris 117 Cormel, Karen 127 Cox. Mr. Sam 112 Creighton. Rob 133 Crestview Apartments 151 Cross Country 104. 105 Cross. Noel 60. 113 Crowel Agency 156 Csonka. Jeff 131 Cummings. Jeff 60. 133 Cummings. Penny 127 Cunningham. Crystal 133. 1 54 Custom Hair Fashions 157 Cygan, Steve 127 DuVall. Sue 56. 61. 117 Dwyer. Mike 127 Dye. Laura 127 Dye. Linda 43 Dzurovack. Laurie 16. 69. 134 D DDDDDDDD ailey. Dave 133 Dairy Rich Ice Cream 169 Dallas. Debbie 133 Dalton. Mr. Carl 113 Danis. Diane 117 Danis. Henry 133 Dant. Mary 56. 127 Davids, Cheryl 125 Davids. Jim 117 Davis. Kim 56. 133 Davis. Richard 127 DECA 13. 56 Dec. Audrey 139 Deedrick. Bob 83. 134 de la Vega. Louis 56. 104. 127 de la Vega. Theresa 101. 117 Dellahan. Lauri 127 Dellahan. Tom 125 Delong. Becky 56. 127 Delong. Joe 134 Delon g. Rose 56. 127 Delph. Bob 131 Demske. Patti 20. 127 Deuser. Lillian 56. 134 Dickens. Terry 56. 90. 134. 171 Dillon. Theresa 117 Distinctive Cleaning By Vogue 142 Dittrich. April 127 Dittrich, Keith 117 Divjak. Mr. Ron 67. 68. 99. 113 Dixon. Gary 83 Dobrinich. Cindy 134 Dobosz. Andy 134, 152 Doctor. Sharon 134 Doctor. Shirley 117 Dolan. Mary 17. 21. 26. 117 Donko. Gaillc 21, 117 Donnelly. Carolyn 4. 20. 62. 83. 127 Donovsky. Greg 127 Donovsky. Lisa 56. 127 Doppler. Charlene 117 Doppler. Delores 88. 89. 94. 117. 122 Dorin. Greg 117 Douthit. Mike 2. 46. 69. 83. 117 Downey. Robyn 117 Downing. Theresa 20. 67. 117. 155 Drozdz. Mrs. E. 115 Drozdz. Debbie 117 Dunlap. Marla 60. 127 Dunn. Debra 60. 83. 117. 168 Dunn. Dennis 127 DuVall. Ron 134 E EEEEEEEEE ■ arp. Mrs. Mary L. 113 Ehresman. Ralph 40, 41. 127 Eichensehr. Keith 40. 134 Elder. Richard 56. 117 EINaggar. Mrs. Suzie 113 Emsing ' s 147 Embry. Terri 127. 152 Erickson. Janice 4. 64, 65. 88. 89. 94. 127 Erickson. Mrs. Judith 113 Estate Realtors 174 Evans. Carol 127 Evans. Cheryl 56. 127 Evans. Cindy 134 Evans. Jeff 104. 105 Evans. Lynn 55. 61. 118 Evans. Steve 69. 84. 118. 165 Ewing. Bonnie 127 Executive Council 20 ii FFFFFFFFF air Meadows Pharmacy 154 Fafoulas. Glenda 127 Fafoulas. Lynn 60. 134 Falvey’s 172 Farinelli. Bob 134 Farinelh. Bobbi 127 Farkas. Kim lc. 56. 127 Farmer, Glyn 134 Farrel. Bill 119 Farrel. Peg 20. 127 Fashion Optical 145 Favila. Oscar 70 Feczko. Michael 134 Fedor. Emery 139 Feree. Georgia 13 Fergusen. Patty 127 Ferry. Brian 104. 134 Fetla, Phil 134. 155 Fiegle. Mara 4. 20. 21. 60. 64. 69, 83. 119 Filkowski. Sue 61. 134 Finck. John 131 Fingar. Bill 134 Fiscus. Mr. Art 113 Fisher. Debbie 134 First Bank of Whiting 174 Fitzgerald. Jo 36. 119 Floral Fashions 168 Football 7. 84, 85. 86. 87 Ford. Craig 84. 134. 157 Fortner. Richard 84. 131 Fortune. Ricky 56. 127 Foster. Tammy 119 Foust. Brent 134 Foust. Frank 70 Fowler. Charles 119 Fraily, Janis 101. 134 Frank Shaver Pontiac Inc 175 Fratter. Debbie 119 Fred ' s Tap 142 Frisk. . Dawn 134 Frost. David 119 Frost. Kathy 134 Fryer. Miss Linda 89. 94. 113 Fuoss. Russell 127 Fuoss. Steve 119 Fulgraff, Todd 127 Potatoes usually fill a gunnysack, but sophomores Sue Filkowski, Sue Moranski and Anita Spitz were exceptions, in the Sack Race Contest. 186 fJGGGGGGGG Ji abrys. Scott 134 Gracsy. Floyd 134 Galambos. Becky 20. 22. 134 Galambos. Mary 1 19 Galich. Gina 119 Galich. Mike 127 Galik. Lauren 128 Galinski. Don 40. 128 Gall. Barbara 56. 1 19 Garastik. Pam 70 Gardenhire. Peggy 134 Gardow, Laurie 134 Garretson, Mr. James 11. 113 Gary National Bank 160 Gates. Charles 139 Gates. Kevin 119 Gatlin Plumbing 151 Gaydos. Diane 40. 119 Gehrke. Michele 128 Geiser. Bob 60. 134, 136 Geison, Jeff 40. 1 19 Gene Springet Agency 144 General Health Foods 144 Genis. Dave 99. 1 19 George. Linda 60. 128 Gerber. Glenn 128 Gerike. Jeff 134 Giffin, Donna 69. 88. 89. 94. 119 Gillis. Jeanne 70 Gilmore. Dan 63. 128 Girman. Mary Beth 56. 134 Gilsinger. Betty 125 Girls Glee 56 Glass. Cindy 20. 21. 26. 119 Glass. John 134 Glass. Kim 134 Glassford. Mr. Joseph 113 Glidwell. Charles 134 Glover. Jim 63. 1 19 Glover . Tina 40. 56. 119 Glover. Tom 60. 134 Gniffke. Don 41. 128 Goeb. Tom 4. 64. 128 Godra. April 56. 128 Golembinski. Sharon 56. 131 Golf 104. 105 Gomez. Martha 119 Gonda. Sandy 134 Gonzalez. Leisa 134 Gonzalez. Steve 125 Gordon. Jeff 60. 119. 120 Gottschlich. Rose 60. 134 Gottschlich. Rudy 60. 104. 128 Govert. Amy 21. 61. 116. 119 Govert. Cindee 150 Govert. Diana 128 Govert. Jeff 103 Govert. Jim 135 Govert. Jim 1 19 Govert. Kristie 119 Govert. Sharon 101. 125 Grabinski, Sue 119 Graduation 70. 71 Graff. Kathy 119 Gradgido. Becky 131 Gradgido, Beth 131 Granter. George 135 Graun, Dave 128 Gray. Jim 131 Green. John 128 Greger. Bob 69. 84. 93. 128 Greger. Cheryl 21. 26. 101. 109. 119 Greger. Ted 135 Gresser. Mark 125 Griffin. Ted 135 Griffith Federal Savings Loan Association 149 Griffith Furniture 171 Griffith Jewelers 154 Griffith License Bureau 144 Griffith. Mark 139 Griffith Motors 156 Griffith Republican Precinet Organization 180 Griffith Standard 176 Griffith TV Sales and Service 180 Griffith Walgreen Agency 1 50 Grimmer. Tony 135 Gross. Jack 135 Grubach. Chris 56. 84, 128 Guerrero. Lucy 128 Guess. Terese 135 Gulliver, Mara 60. 135 Gustamente. Jay 56. 135 Gymnastics 100. 101 UHHHHHHHH I I afner. Jim 93, 128 Hairbenders 174 Hair Fashions by Charles 167 Hair Masters 175 Hajduch. John 135 Haley. Brenda 101 Haley. Wendy Id. 35 Hall. Cindy 56. 60. 128 Hall. Debbie 128 Hall. Jeff 128 Hall. Tim 135 Hall. Tracy 119 Hamilton. Russ 128 Hammond Electronics 184 Hanners. Mr John 114 Hansen. Debby 135 Hansen. Tim 128 Hansen. Tom 103 Hansen. Tracy 56. 61. 135 Harkm. Mr. Charles 114 Harris. Ivan 135 Hart. Bob 131 Hart. Mike 1 19 Hatfield. Mark 1 19 Hatmaker. Elmer 128 Hawthorne. Miss Lawrene 111. 114 Healy. Heather 56. 135 Hein. Sandy 135 Helfen. Edward 128 Helfen. Joe 135 Heller. Lynn 114 Hendron, Chris 128 Hendron. Troy 135 Herman and Mary ' s Steak House 162 Hernandez. Marcia 135 Herron. Robin 135 Herron. Teresa 128 Hess. Dale 40. 60. 119 Hess. Donald 60. 119 Highland Department Store 151 Highland Dodge 146 Highland Heating and Air Condition 173 Highland Insurance Associates 180 Highland Jewelers 146 Highland Kiddie Shop 157 Hilbrich. Barb 1 19 Hilbrich. Bill 135 Hilbrich. Dan 68. 69. 107. 128 Hilbrich. John 68. 69. 102. 103. 119. 174 Hilbrich. Mike 107 Hilbrich. Ruthann 5. 132. 135 Hill. Jennifer 119 Hill. Phil 5. 40. 60. 128 Hillman. Patty 61. 135 Hinchy. Debra 61. 126. 158 Hinchy. Bruce 69. 93. 119. 162 Hinchy. Scott 93 Hinton. Kathy 75. 101. 119 Hobbs. Martin 119 Hoshstettler. Julie 128 Hoffman. Ginnie 128 Hoffman. Lias 63. 131 Holcomb. Michelle 135 Holloway. Bernadette 117. 125 Holloway. Elizabeth 56. 131 Holman. Mrs. L. 1 15 Holme. Beth 135 Holmes. Gina 1 19 Holmgren, Mrs. Betty 114 Holsclaw. Andrea 69. 128 Holycross. Beth 20. 21. 40. 119 Homecoming 17. 18. 19. 20 Honor Society 68. 69 Hoogewerf. Bert 128 Hoosier Highlander Stationary 166 Hoover. Tim 139 Hopp. Kevin 128 Horvat. Ron 135 Hosier. Kim 47. 128 Houchin. Mike 128 Houldieson. Scott 135 Howard. Debbie 56. 135 Howard. Kathy 125 Hreha. Diane 83. 1 19 Hubbard. Cindy 125 Huber. Rocky 72 Hughes. Karen 135 Hulett. Chuck 128 Hunt. Brenda 56. 135 Hunt. Colleen 56. 128 Hunt. Victoria 135 Hurtt. Diane 135 Hurst. Roberta 135 Huseman. Debbie 56. 135. 171 Hutchinson. Joanne 135 Huzzie. Kevin 135 I mre, Joanna 56. 135 Ingram. Deanna 56. 135 Ingram. Randy 69. 104. 119 Intramurals 80. 81 lokimidis. Dino 60. 76. 119 Irwin. Sharon 128 Itczak. John 131 Itczak. Nick 139 Ivers. Ray 90. 135 I JJJJJJJJJJJJJJ Jacobs. Martin 135 Jaeger. Dave 60. 135 Jager. Debbie 40. 56. 128 Jahomski. Eric 58. 176 Jamison. Bob 104. 119 Jansen. Mike 119 Jarmakowicz. Carol 135 Jarmakowicz. George 125 Jarmakowicz. Jeff 60. 61. 128 Jeremiah. Jody lb. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 26. 40. 119. 156 Jeremiah. Mary 128 Jenkins. Sheila 4. 21. 62. 64. 83. 119 Jennings. Joyce 128 Jesus Christ Superstar Id. 34. 35 Jim and Carl’s Barbershop 159 Jimmie ' s Coney Island 144 John ' s Clark Station 164 Johnson. Cheryl 62. 120 Johnson, Dale 128 Johnson. Mrs. M 1 15 Johnson. Robert 60. 69. 84. 128 Johnston. Tom 120 Jones. Laura 40. 56. 135 Jones. Theresa 120 Jones. Bob 135 Jones. Dawn 40. 56. 126 Jovanovich. Eli 84. 135 Juarez. Angela 126 Jubinsky. Dave 60. 135 Jubinsky, Grace 4. 68. 82. 83. 120 Junior Class 126, 127. 128. 129. 130. 131 l KKKKKKKKK V alemba. Rick 120 Kane. Laura 174 Kane. Lee Ann 60. 136 Kane. Leona 112 Kanswischer. Ray 136 Kapitan. Kris 114 Kapitan. Mark 128 Karr. Jim 136 Kasparzak, Teri 136 Kaufman, Colleen 136 Keaton. David 136 Keencast Manufacturing Corp. 168 Keller. Richard 136 Kellner. Starla 59. 120 Kelly. Patty 136 Kennedy. Dave 120 Kennedy. Timothy 128 Key. Debbie 103. 128 Kijurna. Dan 84. 136 Kilinski. Kim 61. 136 Kilinski. Larry 40. 41. 104. 120 Kime. Mrs. J. 115 Kime. Steve 128 Kimmich, Fred 136 Kimmich. Sandy 128 King. Joey 136 King. Pamela 125 Kirby. Don 128 Kirby. Ted 136 Kirnich. Joe 120 Klein. Diane 128. 159 Klein. Jeff 69. 92. 93. 120 Klemoff. Linda 131 Klemoff. Lori 120 Klimis. Nick 128 Klovanish. Tammy 24. 61. 136, 165 Klovanish. Pete 4. 17. 20. 21. 69. 84. 85. 86. 120 Knas. Jim 136 Knoernschild, Ron 136 Koby. Bernice 83 Kolarik. Mark 136 Kolpin. Linda 128 Kominski. Geri 136 Kondrat. Steve 69. 83. 120 Konopasek. Jerry P. 139 Konopasek. Jerry D. 136 Konopasek. Kelly 61. 136 Konopasek. Rick 106. 107 Kooi. Tom 120 Koon. Theenie 136 Korzeniewski. Bryan 128 Koselke. Bonnie 60. 128. 144 Kosior, Lisa 128 Kosior. Patty 101 Kovacek. Bob 40. 55. 120 Kovacek. Julie 136 Kovacek. Mary Kaye 128 Koval. Mr. Dick 114 Kovecsi. Carol 56. 136. 173 Kovera. John 139 Kowalik. Dawn 136 Kowalik. Kelly 56. 120 Kowalisyn. Diane 69. 83. 89. 94. 120. 144 Kowalisyn. Pam 89 Kozol. Ken 40, 128 Kratovil. Greg 84. 128 Kraus. Dave 19. 42. 56. 60. 62. 136 Kraus. Mike 19. 60. 68. 69. 10 3. 120. 163 Kregel. Sharon 60. 136 Krimp-hers 152 Kruchowski. Tim 103 Krupinski. John 103 Kubacki. Colleen 60. 120 Kubacki. Kathy 90. 128 Kubacki. Sandra 136 Kuiper Funeral Home 155 Kunch. Mike 136 Kuntz. Joan 136 Kuntz. Patty 47. 128 Kurtz. Mr. Robert 70 Kus. Carl 40. 41. 83. 128 Kus. Jo Ann 40. 56. 136 Kus. Joe 20. 22. 41. 60. 64. 128 Kuss. Michael 136 Kussmaul. Nancy 9. 120 Kwolek. Jeff 10. 120 Kwolek. Jenny 56. 94. 136 ILLLLLLLLLLL LaBarge. Annette 9. 56. 128 Lach. Mark 90. 128 Ladd Realty 163 Ladendorf. Joe 128 LaFevre, Mr John 67. 114 Laich, Dan 128 Lake Ridge Pharmacy 146 Lamfalusi, Mrs. Suzanne 114. 116 Lamprecht ' s Florist and Greenhouse 155 Lange. Mrs. Jean 101. 114 Lange. Laura 127. 128. 166 Larsen. Eric 6. 56. 60. 128 Larsen. Jeff 24. 120 Lator. Bill 160 LaVelle. Ken 15. 121 Laviolette. Carl 40. 128 Laviolette. Connie 128 Lawrence. Kevin 69. 125 Lawrence. Tammy 136 Lawsen. Lisa 121 Lazar. Mrs. Clare 114 Lazar. Joan 17. 26. 44. 121 Leffel, Connie 60. 136 Legler. Randy 136 Legler. Ron 49. 121 Leistikow. Greg 5. 60. 129 Lenz. Karen 20, 121 Lenz. Ron 136 Leonhardt. Julie 129 Leslie. Mr Dan 111, 114 Leslie. Julie 101 Leslie. Terri 6. 56. 126. 129. 150 Leytem. Diane 56. 60. 90. 136 Lewandowski. Steve 129 Lewin’s For Men 181 Lewis, Dave 4. 20. 62. 63. 64. 68. 69. 121 Lichtle. Janet 129 Lickwar. Cindie 56. 63. 121 Lickwar. Tony 129 Lindauer. Patti 136 Lindahl. Lewis 129 Lindsey. Bunnie 15. 60. 136. 182 Lindsey. Rich 4. 20. 60. 64. 65. 69. 121 Little. Dennis 129 Little. Patty 125 Littrell. Greg 139 Littrell, Jeff 121 Lively. Rich 60. 90. 136 Long. Dave 137 Long. Janice 56. 129 Long. Jeff 121 Long. Jim Id. 34. 71 Lonn. Rick 137 Longoria. Danna 61. 137 Lopez. Barry 131 Lopez. Johnny 125 Loomis. Barb 60. 129 Loomis. Tom 40. 60. 121 Lozano. Mike 104. 137 Luigi ' s Pizza 171 Lummio. Mark 69. 129 Luszcz. Linda 61. 121 Lyman. Greg 41. 129. 142. 168 Lyman. Linda Decker 56� 127 _ _ ack. Mr. Harold 1 14 idrigals 56 )giera. Jeff 137 igiera. Judy 129 iglish, Bernie 121 aglish, Diane 121 aglish. Patrick 137 alik. Brian 60. 69. 121 alik, Denise 131 alik, Mike 125 ama Puntillo ' s 174 andernack. Brian 137 andernach. Robert 129 anifold. Mr. Kenneth 112 ang. Jim 90 ansards 152, 180 ants. Andy 137 3rciniak. John 137, 171 arcus Rent-A-Car 160 arsh. Ed 121 artin. Diane 137 artin. Mary 121 artin. Patti 129 artinez. Bob 129 artinez. Mary 56. 125 ary Ann ' s Garden Center ason. Mr. James 114 assa. Ed 137 The Panther tower stands ready to acknowledge and welcome out-of-towners to Griffith, where friendliness and hospitality is a part of tradition. TM I � It GRIFFITH PRNTHER COUKTr, Massa. Larry 80. 121 Matlock. Mike 137 Matson. Debbie 129 Matson. Gene 137 Matthews. Phil 84. 93. 129 Matthews. Tim 129 Mattingly. Jim 69. 84. 129 Mattingly. Tony 93. 121 Matusz. Kim 129 Maugar. Brian 38. 68. 90. 121 Maulding. Sandy 121. 168 May. John 129 Mayernik. Susan 129 McBrayer. Dean 99. 129 McCabe. Lorri King 129 McCarthy. Sharon 56. 137 McClure. Mr. George 114 McFarland, Marsha 53. 137 McKinney. Bill L31 McLean. Miss Sharon 114 McNeil. Joe 69. 84. 86. 89. 129 McVey. Holly 129. 180 Meade. Kim 121 Meadows. Wendy 60. 121 Mech. Doug 69. 99. 107, 121 Medical Building 181 Medsker. Melinda 137 Medsker. Melissa 137 Meir. Dawn 121 Melcher. Cindy 121 Mel ' s Ceramics 142 Melton. Randy 129 Meny. Donna 129 Meny. Linda 129. 56 Mercantile National Bank Merchant. Larrv 129 Messimo. Jeff 69. 121 Metcalf. Mark 60. 129 Metro. Joe 40. 137 Metro. Wayne 129 Mezzacalpo. Phil 129 Michalich. Frances 56. 137 Milch. Sue 137 Mileusnic. Alex 137 Miller. Carol 43. 137 Miller. Chris 103 Miller. Danny 121 Miller. Jim 56. 122 Miller. Ken 114 Miller. LeAnn 131 Miller. Mary Kay 56. 122. 153 Miller. Nancy 101 Miner. Dunn 142 Montgomery. Bill 63. 122 Moon. Dave 129 Moon. Priss 137 Mooney. Kevin 137 Moore. Bobbi 60. 129 Moore. Dave 137 Moore. Gary 69. 122 Moore. Pam 129 Moore. Steve 92. 93. 137 Moorman. Jack 70. 103 Moranski. Sue 137 Moreno. Nina 5. 60. 129 Moreth. Debbie 137 Morgan. John 137 Morgan. Sandra 125 Morris. Jim 84. 122 Morris. Pam 130 Morris. Rita 130 Morton. Cheryl 137 Morton. Don 122 Mount. Don 122 Mr. Kmny ' s 168 Mr Steak 168 Muha. Richard 83. 103 Muller. Scott 69. 90. 130 Muller. Tammy 7 Mulligan. Tim 130 Mulvihill. Terry 8. 122 Munster Lumber 147 Murray. Carrie 137 Musgrave. Bill 60. 137 Musial. John 137 Muskm. Don 137 Muskm. Mary 56. 137 Myers. Jeff 84. 122 Myers. Sam 130 IUNNNNNNNN I llagrocki, Stephanie 130. Nagy, Mark 137 Nash. Mike 122 Natzke. Karen 43 Natzke. Kim 60. 61. 130 Neary. Charles 122 Nease. Greg 60. 137 Neil. John 60. 122. 137 Nelson. Bruce 40. 122 Nelson. Matthew 130 Newland. Bob 137 Newlin. Vicki 101 News Bureau 62 Nichels Goldsmith 146 Nichels Engineering School of Technology 1 2 Nisle. Wally 122 Nix. Kelly 137 Noecker. Laura Id. 137 Noonan. Mr. Herb 104 Novath. Anita 122 Novath. Louis 56. 137 Nowak. Mary 159 f) oooooooo Conner. Diane 122 O ' Conner. Scott 130 Olson. Debbie 56. 137 Olson. Gina 11. 130 Oman. Scott 137 Omni 41. 162 Onda. Chris 56, 60. 130 O ' Rourke. Mr. Charles 10. 47. 114. 115 Orr. Steve 19. 69. 84. 93. 106. 130 Ortiz. Liz 137 Orzechowicz. Bob 137 Overmeyer. Debbie 61. 130 Overmeyer. Patty 20. 137 Owczarzak. Jeff 137 Owczarzak. Jennifer 20. 21. 40. 122 Owen. Mr. L. E. 114 Oyler. Miss Janet ii4 PPPPPPPPP I alinca. Annette 50. 122 Paluch. Patty 122. 166 Panther Press 13. 62. 63. 64. 149 187 more of who’s who and where to find them ENERAL INDEX Pantherettes 6. 7. 60. 61 Parker. Mr. Larry lc. 84. 99 Parvo. Jim 122 Pat ' s Frame and Axle 165 Patteson. Jeff 125 Paulauski. Pat 137 Pavelka. Mike 137 Pavuk. Jerry 137 Pavy. Mr Doyle 71 Pavy. Steve 4. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 60. 64. 65. 68. 69. 83. 122 Payne. Ed 137 Pearson. Mrs. Terry 114 Peglow. Kim 131 Peglow. Steve 137 Pendergrass. Sandi 130 Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers Inc. 148 Perez. Margo 137 Perez. Mark 131 Perkin ' s Cake and Steak 180 Perotti. Jeff 137 Perry. Kyra 114 Pesut. Daniel 60. 69. 79. 83. 122 Peters. Christy 131 Peters. Gail 60. 122 Petroski. Neil 137 Phillips. Dave 137 Phillips. Donna 20. 130. 172 Photography 64 Pickett. Sally 61. 130. 167. 172 Pierce. Delores 137 Pierce. Rita 122 Pike. Chert 56. 130 Pike. Robert 131 Pilch. Keith 137 Pinkerton. Deanna 130 The Pipemaker 160 Pittman. Mike 130 Pleasant View Dairy 163 Plogh. Mrs. Mary 114 Plotkin. Mrs. Constance 114 Poi. Sandy 4. 56. 62. 63. 64. 68. 69. 122 Poi. Susan 56. 20. 137 Polites, Kathy 20. 61. 130 Pondo. Joe 93. 130 Ponikvar. Diane 122 Popovich. Chris 69. 84. 122. 176 Popovich. Rich 137 Postema ' s 156 Potosky. Cathy 10. 122 Potosky. Danny 137 Powers. Mike 137. 184 Powers. Rowena 40. 130 Powers. Tom 22 Pramuk. Debbie 60. 137 Pramuk. Mary 60. 130 Preste. Sherry 137 Price. Mr Dave 103. 114 Price Realtors 161 Price. Wayne 114 Prom 15. 44. 45 Purcell. Dr. 163 Purkey. Karen 122 Pustek. Danny 137 Ronnie’s Florist 169 Root Photographers 170 Ross. Mark 138 Ross. Chuck 69. 104. 107. 131 Ross. Dena 130 Ross. Jim 84, 123 Ross. Lisa 40. 130 Rowe. Jeanne 4. 20. 62. 63. 69. 89. 94. 123. 142 Roznowski, Mike 123 Rubacha. Alice 70 Rucoab, Bob 40. 12 3 Rocoba. Christine 60. 138 Rucoba. Lorraine 60. 61. 123 Ruesken. Ken 123 Ruman, Shari 138 Romano ' s Drive-In 178 Rush. Dawn 138 Rusk. Brain 123 Russell. John 123 Ryan. April 138 Ryan. Bill 123 Ryan. Melody 138 Ryan. Robin 130 Ryll. Karl 4. 40. 62. 130 Rzonka. Laura 90. 123 QSSSSSSSSS V acerich. Jim 138 Sainato. Denise 20. 83. 130 Sainato. John 51. 83. 138 Sallas. Anita 4. 40. 62. 68. 69. 124. 151 Salima. Mike 123 Sambor, Brian 60. 104. 131 OQQQQQQQQ uill and Scroll 69 DRRRRRRRRR I abatm. Terri 122 Racine. Rick 137 Racz. Carri 20. 61, 130. 169 Rademacher. Lee 40. 56. 109. 123 Rademacher. Tom 84. 130 Rafacz. Edward 131 Rafacz. Ruth 125 Rafalski. Cindy 137 Rafalski. Sandi 123 Rajkovich. Tom 130 Ramsey. Scott 123 Randall. Kathy 125 Raschke. Nancy Id. 61. 123 Raschke. Patty 43. 137 Rash. Mick 125 Rash. Rick 130 Ray. Donald 115 Ready-Mix Concrete 173 Reato, John 130 Reclar. Jan 137. 184 Redar. Rochelle 123 Redar. Thad 137 Redden. Jason 103 Reed. Mark 24. 69. 104. 107. 130 Reeves. Jeff 130 Reflector 64. 65. 73. 148 Reid. John 84. 92. 93. 130 Reid. Sherry 138 Reilly. Roxanne 138 Reno. Kimberly 8. 123 Rex. Michael 130 Reyome. Jim 56. 64. 138 Reyome. Mike 99. 107. 123 Reyome. Mr. Dick 84 Ribordy Drugs 159 Richard. Jerol 138 Richards. Cindy 4. 20. 21. 61. 63. 123 Richards. Larry 138 Richardson Motors 156 Ricks. Mr Charles 104. 115 Ricks, Nancy 60. 130 Ricks. Steve 69. 84. 123 Rico. Bob 138 Ridgely. Dylan 139 Riegart. Sandi 139 Riley. Tim 130 Ringer. Myra 138 Ringer. Richard 69. 83. 92. 93. 123 Rios. Marshall 125 Rivera. Bill 131 Rivera. Christine 125 Rivera. Esther 139 Roach. Joan 56. 138 Roach. Kathy 123 Roarke. Carolyn 20. 130. 157. 176 Roberts. Glenn 125 Roberts. Matt 123 Rocha. Olga 8. 130 Rocha. Tina 138 Rodgers. Bill 12. 56. 130 Rodriguez. Jesse 60. 104. 130. 141 Roe. Tom 118. 123 Rogers. Kathy 130 Rogowski. Mike 50. 138 Rogowski, Sue 4. 64. 130 Roininen. Tom 138 Rompa. Dennis 130 Ready. Ronda 107 Sanders. Diane 131 Sanders. Mrs. Pat 115 Sanders. Terri 124 Sands. Scott 138 Sanner. Carol 138 Santay. Mrs. B. 115 Santay. Dennis 69. 104. 124 Sara ' s Catering 147 Saunders. Brenda 138 Schaller, Andrea 56. 138 Schaller, Mike 83 Schaller, Tim 138 Schaller. Tom 125. 164 Schilling, Mark 131 Schmal. Pam 4. 61. 64. 65. 126, 131 Schmell. Kalman 74. 99. 131 Schmidt. Mrs. P. 1 15 Schroder. Mr. Dan 115 Schultz ' s Dairy Queen 150 Schultz. John 138 Schultz. Don 69. 104. 105. 131 Schwander, Kurt 131 Schwinn Bicycles 181 Scofield. Scott 124 Scott. Wanda 131. 124 Security Federal Loan Association 147 Segally. Mr. Robert 81 Selander. Kent 104. 138 Senior Class 15. 20. 1 16. 117, 118. 119. 120. 121. 122. 123. 124. 125 Senior Executive Council 20. 21. 40 Seto. Judy 124 Seto. Sue 138 Sexton. Debbie 101 Sexton. Margie 56. 138 Sexton. Dave 131 Shaffer. Bobbi 138 Shaffer. Lori 47. 129. 131 Shakula Pharmacy 157 Shanlaub. Steve 34 Sharp. Brian 56. 131 Sharp. Denise 124 Sharp. Dianna 138 Sharp. Kelly 125 Sharp. Kristie 56. 138 Sharp. Marc 92. 93. 138 Short. Barb 56. 124 Shunk, Mrs. Nedra 115 Shutts. Dan 124 Sinac. Mike 84. 131 Simac. Pat 138 Simmons. Rich 138 Sims. Danny 60. 131 Siurek. Gene 138 Skozen, Mrs. J. 1 15 Slaney. Cheryl 131 Slaney. Gene 138 Slankard. Robin 138 Slumber Shop 174 Smejek. Joyce 90 Smith ' s Carpetland 161 Smith. Cindy 61. 138 Smith. Dave 112 Smith. Diane 124 Smith. Eileen 40. 124 Smith. Kirk 131 Smith, Paul 124 Smith. Sue 56. 131 Smith. Terri 124 Sobek. Dave 138 Sobkowicz. Julie 138 Sobkowicz. Tom 124 Sohn. Mr Robert 60. 115 Solana, Mike 131 Solano. Victor 139 Somers. Tim 84. 131 Somers. Tom 84. 138 Sophomore Class 132. 133. 134. 135. 136. 137. 138. 139 Soto. Lee 131 Soto. Sonia 138 Spaulding. Mr. Craig 56. 115 Spitz. Bill 73 Spewiewski. Gerald 37. 70. 115 Spickard. Diane 124 Spickard. Kelly 101 Spirit Week Id. 16. 17 Spitz. Anita 20. 63. 69. 83. 139 Spitz. Lmette 20. 21. 56. 68. 116. 124. 154 Spitz and Miller 153 Spoerner. Julie 139 Spormsky. Cary 60. 139 Springer Real Estate Co. 117 Stammis. Lynne 124 Stanczak, Gerri 40. 56. 68. 131 Stanczak. Mr. Stephen 115 Stanfel. Vince 139 Starek. Jim 124 Stas, Bob 125 Stas. Carol 20. 129 St. Clair. Paula 60. 131 Stedman. Karl 139 Stedman, Ken 139 Stedman. Mrs. H. 115 Steffen. Bob 131 Stephens. Dawn 25. 139 Steffan. Don 138 Stephens. Walter 125 Sterling. Cindy 125 Steve ' s Bar and Restaurant 162 Stevens. Bob 125 Stevens. Pat 139 Stevens. Rod 131 Stevenson. Richard 53. 139 Stewart. Phil 131 Stout. Jennifer 131 Strack and Van Til ' s 143 Strapon. Dr. Daniel 167 Strayer. Diane 101 Strayer. Lisa 6. 20. 26. 131 Student Council Id. 20 Studinarz. Tim 69. 104. 125 Stum. Debbie 42. 125 Stutz. April 129 Sullivan. Chris 56. 139 Sullivan. Dave 69. 82. 83. 131 Swanson. June 139 Swart. Dick 40, 41. 131 Swickard. Marshall 125 Swimming 6. 90. 91 Swiontek. Mr. 112 Swiontek. Robin 31. 101, 125 Swiontek, Scott 12. 60. 139 Szafasz. Larry 17. 68. 69. 84. 85. 87. 103. 125. 145. 156 Szafasz. Tracy 131 Szweka. Anne 56. 40. 139 Szweka. Christy lb. 31. 37. 56. 125 Szurgot. Brad 90 Szurgot. Brian 131 TTTTTTTTTTT I ally, Mr. John 115 Tapley. Neil 131 Tastee Freeze 155 Tedesco. Art 139 Teibels 151 Tennis 82, 83 Terpstra. Jon 63. 139. 141 Texlor. Bob 131 Tezak. Michelle 139 ti ;i o; l, A 7 70 QO I 88. 125 Thomas. Barbara J. 63. 139 Thomas. Barbara L 16. 69. 83. 132. 139 Thomas. Christopher 14. 69. 99. 104. 125. 144. 155 Thomas. Karen 131 Thompson. Brian 69. 131 Thompson, Christopher 131 Thompson. Kim 139 Thompson. Lisa 60. 125 Thompson. Tami 56. 125 Thornton. Brian 69. 130. 131 Thornton. Mr. Les lb. 84. 85. 86. 115. 130 Thrif-T-Mart 152 Tinkers Den 165 Todd. Randall 60. 104. 131 Toledo. Al 139 Toth. Dave 69. 90. 139 Toth. Mike 131 Toweson, Andrea 60. 63. 64. 68. 109. 125. 142. 169 Toweson Truck Service 154 Towne and Countree Auto Sales Inc. 149 Track 106. 107 Travis. Margaret 131 Trebe. Robert 131 Trinosky. Linda 131 Tzitz, Bob 131 Troksa, Terrie 139 Troxel. Bruce 125 Troxel. Kim 56. 139 Tubb ' s Griffith Texaco 178 Tucker. Morton 60, 61. 139 Tucker. Robin 60. 131 Tuley. Karen 5. 26. 131 Turn of the Century 166 Tournabout 43 Turner. Dave 139 Turner. Kim 61. 69. 101 125. 174 Turner. Kristie 139 Turner. Tim 139 1 1 uuuuuuuu Jdchitz, Dan 69, 80. 81 84. 131 Udchitz. Jeff 139 Uhter. Fred 139 Underwood. Richard 139 Urzik. Angela 25. 49. 56. 68. 125 w vvvvvvvvv V an Dyke. Amy 139 Van Dyke. Claudia 125. 185 Van Horn. Jackie 139 Van Horn. Melissa 139 VanHorssen. Cindy 12. 20. 139 Van Horssen. Laura 63. 125. 171 Van Sickle. Jenny 20. 69. 89. 94. 107. 139. 163 Vargo. Ellen 125 Varsity Club 17. 69 Vasquez. Pedro 49. 131 Vaugn. Dave 131 Vaughan. Debbie 139. 173 Vaughan . Mike 131 Vazquez. Dan 139 Vickers. Leesa 56. 101. 139. 171 Vickers. Scott 125 Villa Pizza 172 Villapondo. Jesse 44, 55. 60. 124. 125 Villars. Mike 131 Volkman. Cathy 139 Volleyball 7. 31. 88. 89 Voss. Dana 20. 60. 139 Voss. Diane 101 Voss. Tim 103 wwwwwwww V ¥ ade. George 139 Wagman. Ami 20. 56. 61. 125 Wagman. Patty 61. 80. 131 Wagner. Debbie 131 ‘Wait Until Dark 36. 37 Waldron. Shauna 125 Wajada. Bob 139 Ward. Jeff 103 Ward. Renee 131 Wathen. Ann 131 Wathen. Mary Beth 125 Watts. John 131 Weaver. Pat Id. 125 Weaver. Mr. Ray 34, 36. 37. 70. 115 Wegryzyn. Wallv lb. 125 Welch. John 131 Welch. Julie 125 Welch. Mark 131 Wells. DeWayne 125 Wells. Raymond 125 Wenzel. Barb 139 Westcott. Raymond 139 Westerfield. Marcia 56. 125 .Westerfield. Steve 139 Weyhe. Lori 125 Wheeler. Harold 131 Wheeler. Terri 139 Whitfield. Dennis 139 Whitehead. Susan 60. 131 Wiedeman. Teresa 125 Wiedeman. Ginn 139 Wiening. John 68. 69. 104. 131 Wilcox. Dawn 56. 60. 139 Wilkey. Erin 139 Wilkie. Patti 61. 131 Will. Connie 133. 139 Will. Peggy 133. 139 Willerman. Mrs. E. 115 Willfond. Jeff 131 Williams. Bob 131 Williams. J. 115 Willis. William 131 Wilnuskiatis. Joe 125 Wilson. Carole 56. 131 Wilson. Jeff 131 Wilson. Kathy 56. 139 Wilson, Larry 139 Wilson. Pam 125 Wilson. Scott 139 Wilson. Sherri 60. 131, 144 Winter. Chris 60. 131 Wirth. Tom 131 Wise. Keith 139 Witt. Mr. Robert 1 15 Wood. Joyce 61. 131. 145 Woodworth. Jeff 38. 90. 139 Woodworth. Tim 125 Workshops 4. 5 Worley. Doug 29. 84, 99. 139 Worley. Lynn 125 Wrestling 92. 93 Wright. Alyce 56. 139 Wright. Warren 131 Wring. Laura 139 Wyatt. Beth 56. 139 Wyatt. Karen 131 Y YYYYYYY ates. Joe 139 Yockey. Brad 131 York. Larry 139 York. Pat 56. 125 York. Tracy 139 Young. Judy 56. 139 Young. Natalie 56. 125. 185 Y-Teens i3 7ZZZZZZZZZZ a peek. Lc-i 138. 139 Zengler. Jill 139 Zengler. Kathy 125 Zubrick. Ron 93. 131 Zych. Mr. Joseph 115 A bubble is junior Elaine Castel’s form of expressing her anxiety during a tense game. Luckily, her spirit did not deflate as rapidly as the bubble. c . . . and to all those who deserve thanks . . . OLOPHON Hey reader! Don ' t skip this page. We. the staff of the 1977 Reflector would like to “educate you on the subject of How to create, write and print a yearbook in six months or less and still retain your sanity.” Upon finishing this story, you will either be totally confused with picas, type and layouts or you will have mastered the basic skills to become a yearbook editor, after taking Journalism I, of course. First, you must understand a little about the way a yearbook is printed. That way you can take advantage of all printing processes and also have an idea of some of the problems that accompany publishing a yearbook. All books are made up of booklets, consisting of 16 pages, called signatures, (sigs). A sig is really one piece of paper which after printing is done on both sides, is folded and cut to yield mineature books. As these sigs are run through the presses, different inks from plates made from our layouts print the type and photos. If we ask for a color of some sort, a basic price is charged for the use of that color on one page, but since printing is done in sigs, usage of that same color within certain pages of that same sig is a reduced amount. In our book we have 192 pages (not counting the four-page tip-in) which means that we have 12 sigs. If you look on pages 50-59, (academics) you will see that those pages are printed in a 100% blue background. Since we kept all those pages within a sig. we cut costs. But there is more to yearbooks than sigs. As we said, sigs are printed from dies that we specify through our layouts. It is the layout editor ' s job to place all elements, copy and photos in some kind of order on the page. But since you visually see two pages as one unit, journalists try to treat these facing pages, or spreads, as one element. Thus, all design, copy and graphics must be done on a two-page basis. The layout editor must be able to use portions of pictures (pix) in varing proportions (cropping), allow room for body copy which tells the main story and also find a place by each pix to have a caption which identifies that pix. Not only do layout editors have to have a feel for art and balance, they must also have to do basic math, too. All pix and type are measured in picas. A pica is one-sixth of an inch and it can be further divided into twelfths, or points. Thus, 72 points equal one inch. The copy editor also must have a mth background. Leafing through this book, you should be able to identify four sizes of type, not counting heads or subheads. Sizes range from six-point to twelve- point type. This simply means that when measured from ascender (b) to descender (p), the depth should equal said size. Unfortunately it’s not that simple. There is also a minimal amount of white space found between lines which facilitates reading. This white space is called leading. In 6 pt. type, the leading is one pt. In 8. 10, and 12 pt. type, the leading is 2 pts. So if your layout calls for 20 picas of type, you can have either 34 lines of 6 pt., 24 lines of 8 pt., 20 lines of 10 pt. or 16 lines of 12 pt. type. Heads and subheads work almost the same except that each head has its own unique width and depth and so it must be counted out by hand. All of this work is done either during classtime, or if too much piddling has been done, special work sessions must be called to finish. Certain amounts of pages are due at th plant for printing at certain times. These pressure situations give the journalist both his lifeblood and his migraines. Now for all of the staffs that are interested about the stats of this book, here it is. Press run: 1,000 copies of 192 pages with a four-page tip-in between front end-sheet and page one. Paper: 801b. enamel. End Sheets: Transicolor-ivory. Binding 160 pt. binders board: Smythe-swen, rounded and backed. Cover: imitation leather, basin street blue with gold foil stamping. Headline type and initial letters: paste-up type. In academics, the head was achieved through the use of five varient screens. Type: News Gothic 6 pt. for index, scoreblocks and portraits; opt. with bold lead-in for captions: 10 pt. for body copy; and 12 pt. for opening, divisions and closing sections. Second color: tempo 300, 539 and 153 with all pix duotones. Photo Credits: The 1977 Peflector staff thanks the following for the use of their photos: Laura Lange, pg. 3; Kevin Cleary, pg. 4-5; Kevin Higley, pg 23; Jeanne Rowe, pg. 17 and Rob Blunt, pg. 34-35. Also, thanks to staff photographers Tom Goeb, Joe Kus, Louie de la Vega, Sheila Jenkins, Steve Pavy, Rich Lindsey and Dave Jaeger. All portraits and remaining candids were shot by Root Photographers, Chicago, III. Thanks, too, to Mr. Mike Hackleman, sales representative, and Miss Tuula Mills, editorial consultant, for their advise and help. We’d also like to thank all those nameless men who put our book together the American Yearbook Company. The final part of this copy is for the express purpose of thanking all those people who in some way or another, were a very special part of this book. The staff would first like to thank the teachers of the Ball State Journalism Workshop for their guidance and patience as they tried to make us come up with new ideas. A big thanks to all of the parents who put up with us during deadlines. Even a simple red rose will never completely express our gratitude. And to a very special lady who never would let us settle for anything that we couldn ' t improve on, a special thanks to Miss Pat Clark, adviser and friend. The last thanks goes to ourselves. Without the support received from each other, we wouldn ' t have been able to keep our sanity. Well, we did keep our sanity, and when we finished, we have a lot more now than when we started. 189 1977, Oh what a relief it was Well, what did you think � of the 1977 School Year?” ‘‘It was decent but I got a question, if the theme was ‘oh thank heaven for 7 ...” 77.” ‘‘Yeah, I got that. As I was saying, if that was the theme, what about the record breaking winter? All that snow and below zero temperatures plus all the people who were laid off because of the fuel shortage, what was so good about that?” First of all, we weren’t hit that hard in this area because of access to stored fuel. Secondly we had four days off school, the first snow days in ten years!” ‘‘Oh I see.” Other than that, what was your impression of our 1977 school year?” ‘‘To me it looked like you had kind of a relief year.” Relief year, what do you mean?” ‘‘Like, there wasn’t any big excitements or big let-downs. It was just a nice steady year, a relief.” Yeah I guess you’re right, like a giant Alka Seltzer tablet right after the upset of the Bicentennial and stuff.” ‘‘No kiddin ' all those parades, campaigns and (continued to page 192 Amid 1977 ' s elections, football games, tests and homework, students found ways to spend time together. One way of doing this was a late afternoon basketball game. 190 Stripes and plaids usually don’t go together, but on Clash Day the unlikely combination will boost class points. This bulletin board summarized pre-Homecoming activities. Something handmade always has special meaning to the creator. Tracy Ballard looks on as Rochelle Redar scratches her signature on some pottery. When the watch stops and the end is reached in record time, the hours of practice seem to lose their intensity. Mark Reed puts all into an effort to pass the markers 191 Party’s over, relief follows (continued from page 190) parties. But ya know, what I really thought was neat was that you let those older people go to school along with the students ...” Students? Those ’older’ people were the teachers and administration! Didn’t you read the stories?’’ ‘‘Heck no, I don’t know how. I was a third grade dropout, I just looked at the pictures.” You spent three hours just looking at ...” ‘‘Hey, thanks for lettin ’ me look at the book. I gotta split. Later!” Oh well, 1977, thank heaven . . . it’s over.” Careful to mix the reactants, Laurie Gardow and Marcia Hernandez use proper measuring techniques to assure a successful experiment. Although it’s usually busy at this hour, the high school remained vacant for four days. Unusual weather brought about the first snow days in ten years. v e . 192