Hammond Technical Vocational High School - Chart Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1980 volume:

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In 1950, Tech moved to our present home here on Sohl Ave. By 1951 our enrollment grew to nearly 1300! Ideas and thoughts have radically changed since then. This years enrollment was unfortunately bad. Nearly 800 students occupied the classrooms this year. When compared to the population of 1950, it is obviously to say Where has all the students gone. DECLINING ENROLLMENT What happened to the ideas of the School Board meetings? It seems that the goals and decisions were just kicked around like a football. Results concerning the future of Tech have been tabled. The ideas of reno- vating the shop area are at a stalemate. At the end of the 1979 school year, stu- dents were puzzled at what was to become of Tech. What ever the outcome of the incident, the vision of Tech will remain in the minds of the loyal Tigers who helped make it a proud school. 2 GOALS TABLED . . . Reality was almost taken out of existence this past year for Tech. Declining enrollment was the thorn in the sides that almost closed the school. Some students seem to take education as a joke, therefore empty classrooms are becoming more common every year. The de- clining enrollment this year may have been caused by rumors that have leaked out last spring, during the School Board meetings con- cerning what would become of Tech. On the better side of things, plans have been made on blue- prints for a new addition to be built on the back of the school. Hope- fully for the continuing future of Tech, these plans will go into ef- fect. Only the future knows what lies ahead for Tech. Bulldozers can take away the building, but they can never erase the memories, that linger in the minds of the loyal Tigers. BUSING TABLED AGAIN ... Students city-wide are taking ad- vantage of our many shops. They are realizing that Tech ' s shop pro- gram is the best in the city. Indus- trial education is proving to be more popular than general educa- tion every year. This is proved by the busing system. Students have come as far as Highland to take part in these classes. This busing program may be a sign of luck for the decreasing enrollment. 5 Activities are a chance to do your own thing and enjoy it. A doer rather than a sitter, a leader rather than a fol- lower; a time to share and not to hoard. These are the active people who would rather not play the passive role. Awards are obtained by the stu- dents who contribute to the various activities. The pride of these achieve- ments, stand behind hours of practice and work. What is this worth? For the students who play a part in activities, a state of leadership and accomplishment lives in their minds. The 1978-79 Winter Sports Social took place Monday March 19th, in the school cafe- teria. This social event was held to award enthusiastic athletes and coaches for their participa- tion in winter sports. Exceptional athletes from the teams of Basketball, Swimming, Wrestling and Girls Basketball were honored by receiving trophies. These trophies were awarded under the categories of Most Valuable Player, Best Men- tal Attitude and Most Improved Player. Athletics have proved to play a major part in activities at Tech. TROPHIES REWARD EFFORTS C.O.E., D.E. HONORED AT BANQUET Near Left-Terri Banninger and Mr. William Chapman make banquet a little more enjoyable. Far Left— Pam Lenzo and Leatha johnson talk. On the night of April 5, 1979, the D.E. and C.O.E., on the job training programs held their annual ban- quet at the Wicker Park Social Cen- ter in Highland. This event was held to honor the supervisors who participated in the programs. They were given certificates to show ap- preciation by the student employ- ees. Many of the students attended the banquet with their employers. This comfortable setting should im- prove student-employer relations, and more than likely will be a fu- ture annual event for the working Tigers. Upper Right— Guest look on while awards are being given out. Near Left-Belinda Cooper receives award for runner up for Outstanding C.O.E. student. Far Left-Miriam Pena re- ceives trophy for 3rd place Most Im- proved Outstanding C.O.E. student. Best Looking— [ Most Intelligen Friendliest— Ste Cutest Smile- Biggest Partie Likely tajj Most AthU All Aroun Sexiest L j Day Dreai Class Sle Best Build ftgge dost lnt§ ck Wa Wisniewski, |o Ellen Thilmont fom Manzo, Terri Banninger gk, Debbie Deweese J-lams, Tammy Faught jturitz, Debbie McCarty ron Larimer, Mary Beth; pnek, Clancy Hutton Wisniewski, Phylljs Ru ek, BelindayC E fur, Alicia Jfartine am, Margaret Bron , ' tori Hens ' Top left, Leatha Johnson seems to enjoy her dinner. Top right, Bob Spoor listens to the con- versation. Left, Cary Sands, Kathy Hinojosa, and Ernestine Brunty share some of their last senior moments together. Bottom, Steve Stanek does an impersonation of Richard Nixon. Senior Mirror Awards were presented May 25th, 19 79. The dinner-dance took place at the South- East Holiday Inn on Cline Avenue. The master of cer- emonies was Robbie Paradise. Dan Ryan Express played a variety of music for the enjoyment of all. Steve Stanek also did some impressions. His conversa- tion between Carter and Nixon were the most memorable. Seniors wrote on paper who they thought fit cer- tain categories. The lists were then tabulated. The one that was selected for the award had the most nominations for a category. 10 REFLECTIONS OF . The 1979 Spring Concert was the fi- nal show of the year for the Tech Choirs. For those who attend the Tech Concerts, it was quite different and very exciting. On May 18th, the bluejeans and tennis shoes were traded for dinner jackets and evening gowns, making the Tech Choirs look great. The seniors in the Music depart- ment were recognized and were given their hard earned letters. The stage was transformed into a Spring Carden in full bloom under the technical direction of Mr. Gregg Ladd. Ms. Velma Snyder, Choral Director, climaxed the 78-79 school year with the Musical Sounds of May Top, Concert Choir performs in formal. Center left, Leatha lohnson sings while (ose Marcano accom- panies. Center right, Penny Siple, Ernestine Brunty, Tammy Faught, Phyllis Ruiz, and Linda Turner perform with the Folksingers. Bottom, |oe Sanchez, Robert Moore, Frank Knapik and Mike Sanchez do it quartet style. SPRING SINGERS TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON CLIMAXES SEASON VI Above, David Solan presents problem to villagers of Okinawa. Far left, Joseph Jones, and Debo- rah McCarty await reaction of the American C.l ' s. Left, Ronald Szyn- drowski speaks while David Solan translates. Left, Ron Szyndrowski relays a message to Debbie McCarty. Below left Phyllis Ruiz and David Solan await orders. Below, Phyllis Ruiz struggles against her captains orders. Bottom, Frank Kuntz, |oe Jones, and David Noble prepare for the wrestling match. The Tech Theatre Season VI came to an end with “Teahouse of the Au- gust Moon . The seniors made their final curtain call climaxing four dedi- cated years on the stage. May 10, 11, and 12 were the performance dates of this story about American Soldiers in Okinawa. The Korean war effort pro- vided 35 cast members an opportu- nity to relate to others in a most unique situation. “Jesus Christ Superstar and the Music Man were also part of the 78-79 Season. PRECIOUS AND FEW PROM 79 Farthest left, Wanda Garcia and date take a walk to the lounge. Left, Debbie McCarty and Mike Sessum spend a quiet moment together. Above, Mr. Simpson places the crown on Dana Flora. Upper left, Heidi Housty and Mark Stanek visit. Middle left, Mr. Jamrose sways to the music with Joyce Hagan. Lower left, Mrs. C. Jones and Mrs. D. Kolanowski present favors to Dana Flora and Missy DeCroot. WHAT A NIGHT! Precious and Few was the theme on the night of May 25th. Students who attended prom danced the night away. Again, it proved to be the most beautiful night of the year. The Ramada Inn in Dol- ton, Illinois provided the setting for the couples who danced to the various types of music, played by Nite Magic . The junior Class hon- ored the Seniors in the an- nual event. Dana Flora was crowned Junior Queen, while Missy DeGroot was honored as Senior Queen. 15 .te ; • - - • • ; v ' .v : c: i The All Sports Banquet was held june 4, 1979 at the Wicker Park Social Center. Pat Capuzzi, a Tech alumnus was the guest speaker. The vent was held to honor senior athletes. Awards were presented to Don Wisniewski for Best All Around Senior Athlete given in honor of the last Swede Carl- son. Bob Spoor for the Bill Swain Best Mental Attitude. Myron Larimer for Highest Scho- lastic, John Doughty received the Ed Crabill Letterman ' s Award, while Steve Stanek received the Most Out- standing Senior Athlete. BANQUET AWARDS SENIORS Above, Don Wisniewski receives award. Above left, Mr. Bereolos speaks to the audience. Above right, award winners, l-r. Bob Spoor, Steve Stanek, Pat Capuzzi, Myron Larimer, John Doughty, Don Wisniewski. Left, Mr. lam- rose bids farewell. Right, Phyllis Ruiz is honored. Below, guest speaker Pat Capuzzi speaks to the group. | HAROLD CARLSON One of Tech ' s most prominent and long time teachers past away on April 19, 1979 after serious illness removed him from the classroom participation of which he so gladly gave. Harold Axel Carlson, known to most as Swede was born in 1916 at Gales- berg, Illinois. A few years later his family moved to Hammond. While growing up he attended Tech. After graduation he attended Ball State University. He participated in football and track where he earned varsity lletters. During his tenure at Tech he taught .physical education and history. He gave of his time as coach to football, basketball, track, and gymnastics, and also served as co-athletic director. A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS Above, Gerald Spitzer represents school board. Upper left, )ohn Doughty re- ceives diploma. Lower left, Alicia Marti- nez performs with choir. Below, Rev. James McCabe gives invocation. I ' ve made it! I ' ve actually made it. Where did time go? Perhaps many of us think what lies ahead. The class of 1979 as- sembled for the last time as a group. In Search of Tomorrow they await what they all as indi- viduals long for; the pursuit of an individual goal, the chance to be independent, and the fear of what lies ahead. Whatever the outcome, the fact is life is a gen- erous gift, how we as future leaders use it, will be our contri- bution to the next generation. The last time for games, home room, prom, and plays, but the first chance to plunge into the world, but for now I ' ll miss my friends. 79 COMMENCES INTO REALITY WE TODAY, ARE IN SEARCH . . . n Farthest left, Class President, David Solan speaks to fellow students. Left, Tammy Faught receives diploma, leaves Tech alumni. Above, Valedictorian Terry Banni- nger looks to future as Salutatorian Mary Beth Lucas gave synopsis on the past school years. A TIME TO PLAY you used to talk to don ' t bother with you anymore, and others are inseparable. No one ever learns about each other in the formal classroom. The sharing of friendships goes beyond the school day. But for now, I ' ll miss this place. It ' s over. Nine months sure went by. Those neat friends I made: some I ' ll see in the fall, others I never will see. Seniors leave with a funny feeling of giving their all to the school and all of a sudden they are put out ... finished, and can only return as a visitor. Funny, how we take relationships for granted. We leave on good and bad terms. People that SUMMERTIME BREAKING AWAY The return of the bell, be it alarm or class bell, it tolls. The idea of seeing new faces, old enemies and the same old building leads one to the feeling of mixed emotions to start another September. How we face this year and ail that it holds, is just a broadening of our horizons beyond the classroom. The time has come to realize that education is a privilege and not just a right. 22 Top, Tom Doughty gets up to start his day. Far left. Staff member Robert Ftarris takes Janice Oilers I.D. Middle, Freshmen, Mike Laws carries his weight in words. Bottom, Rob Grabill pays his book rental to Mrs. Bea Tyler. September started its usual pace, schedule conflicts, wrong classes, book fees, dull lunches and thirty minutes to eat them in. More space, less kids equal overcrowded classes; how can one argue with that logic! A senior has the right to feel that he did not get everything that was supposed to be offered, and a frosh can only hope for the best. Top, Dr. Crawford and Dr. Johnson from the University of Kansas confer with Mr. Simpson after evaluating Tech. Above, a student makes his way to class. Middle left, time is not always on our side. Bottom, Leo Garcia is caught check- ing out the latest news. SOME WORK SOME PLAY SOME FAIL 23 ACTIVITIES FILL HOMECOMING Homecoming 79 went well? To a handfull of people, yes! But to the majority of students who just did not care, no. The handfull of participants who got involved, can proudly say, I enjoyed the Home- coming of 1979. Students started off the week on Monday by wearing crazy hats and socks. Tuesday, students cele- brated kiddie day. The majority of participants were girls dressed in pajamas. After school the juniors and seniors battled in the annual tug-of-war, in which the juniors won. There was also a three-legged race. The r ace was won by Ron Upper left. The Greasers, Leo Garcia, Chris Cross, Robert Barraza, Jeff Rodgers, and Frank Knapik. Center, Students in the three legged race. Below right, Jeff Rodgers hula hoops in style. Below left, Vidal Sendejas and Nilda Marcano dispute secondary mentality. 50 ' S DAY . . . FLOATS . . . Above, Mike Sanchez supported the ju- nior girls. Left, Naomi Lee and Linda Hernandez hurry to detail out their float. Below, Randy Bautista and Connie Bolt arrive at the Homecoming Dance. Below left, Elaine Ramirez shares her joy with Ricky Bautista. Falk and Chris Cross by struggling over the finish line. Wednesday, 50 ' s day was celebrated, after school the annual Sock Hop was held in the gym. Thursday was sports day. After school the Powder Puff game was played. The senior girls won 27-0 against the junior girls. Friday was loy- alty day. Students showed school spirit by dressing in brown and gold. The day included a pep-session, and the homecoming dance after school by Mardi Gras. On the morning of October 13, 17 floats gathered at the Sohl Avenue parking lot. Enthusiasm filled the cool air as the floats paraded down Sohl Avenue. In hopes of winning a ribbon, students chanted Tiger cheers. 25 Above, 1978 Homecoming Queen, Belinda Cooper crowns Elaine Ramirez. Court members include (left to right), Dana Flora, Cindy Villaneuva, Elaine Ramirez, Sally Martin Pirowski, and Nancy Carlson. RAMIREZ GAINS TITLE As 1:30 P.M. arose, the football game against E.C. Washington was underway. The first half went scoreless, provided by good defense by both teams. During halftime Elaine Rami- rez was crowned Homecoming Queen by last year ' s Queen Be- linda Cooper. The second half rolled around and the Tigers came out giving 100%. But the Senators managed to score making it 6-0. Things were not a total loss, for the spirit of the Tigers lingered on. SENATORS DEFEAT, TIGERS til .; Upper Right-Otis Brewer gets set to throw a pass while Tommy Richards looks for a block. Above-Otis Brewer gets set to hand off to Bralon (ohnson. Above Right-Stu- dents look on while they announce winner of the homecoming queen. Right-Coach Stivers explains the defense to Randy Bautista. BRIGADOON OPENS SEASON VII The Second Annual School City Wide Pro- duction opened the 79- ' 80 Theatre Season with Lerner and Loewe ' s BRIGADOON. The Optimist Club of Hammond again sponsored the show resulting in a cast of 90 for the nights of November 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10. The closing night transformed the cafeteria into a dinner theatre for 250 people. The show was codi- rected by Mr. Gregg Ladd of Tech and Mr. Michael Sommers of Hammond High. Around 3,000 people attended the show for the six performances and with the support and deter- mination as well as the support from the Op- timist Club the spring show again will be school city wide and will be PIPPIN. Opposite page, top the cast opens with MacCon- nachy Square. Bottom, Sherry Diaz and Nancy Carlson share thoughts in song. Above, Robert Hi- dalgo, Nancy Carlson, and Mike Sanchez converse. Top Right, Gwen Ashley bellows about her love. Right, Maureen Burns performs the death dance. Bottom, Angie Zack visually expresses her joy. Bot- tom right, Chris Cross does symbolic sword dance. Top Left, Nancy Carlson picks heather. Top center, Amy Medrano sings at the wedding. Top Right Mike Sanchez solos. Center left. Sly Sikora proclaims his daughters wedding. Bottom left, Annetta Sommer and Mike Raysses do their tra- ditional wedding dance. Bottom right, Elda Lopez performs funeral dance over her love. DINNER THEATRE CLOSES SHOW November 10 was the closing night of BRIGADOON and the final performance was celebrated with a dinner theatre. The cafeteria was transformed into a great din- ing hall and was decorated with a Scottish motif. Fresh heather, coat of arms, fresh flowers, an ice sculpture of a lions head were part of the evening that was designed and decorated by the theatre arts shop stu- dents. The third annual such evening cli- maxed ten weeks of rehearsal and planning again proving that its worth every bit of work. Top Right, Mr. George Bereolos and guests chat at dinner. Left Teddy turick and Gerry Kalina operate the lighting board during the show. Center right, the cafe- teria transformed for the Dinner Theatre. Bottom, tra- ditional ice carving of a lions head was the main centerpiece. it 5 • vA ? ' 31 OPEN HOUSE WELCOMES PARENTS On November 15th, the doors of Hammond Tech opened wide with a welcome to parents to join in the observation of American Education Week. Members of the Student Council were the ushers for the evening and guided guests into the auditorium for the welcome ses- sion. Parents were visiting the vari- ous classrooms of their choice, and then able to visit the Science ex- hibit or the mini version of Briga- doon . Refreshments followed in the Library, and the Athletic De- partment held in conjunction the Fall Sports Social honoring the par- ticipants in fall athletics. Above, junior, Robert Hidalgo hands out programs to parents and their family. Center, Junior, Naomi Lee talks to her mother prior to the start of the program. Senior, Nancy Carlson, and junior, Cyndee Hellems visit with Mrs. Lee. Bottom right, Miss Nancy Werner helps serve punch to the guests at the open house reception. 32 SOUNDS OF JOY December 13th marked the annual Vocal Music Depart- ments Christmas Concert. Boy ' s Chorus, Girl ' s Chorus, Mixed Glee, Concert Choir, and the Folksingers enter- tained the audience with vari- ous traditional and secular se- lections. Members of the Theatre Arts Department pro- vided readings as well as the scenery under the direction of Mr. G. Ladd. Miss Velma Snyder directed the entire program to help set the holi- day atmosphere with a musi- cal gift to the students and the community. Top, Miss Snyder conducts the combined music groups. Center Left, Ron Falk, senior, (Santa Claus) gets some help from senior Chris Cross. Center, Se- nior leanine Szany entertains the children with a reading while, Ron Falk (Santa) listens to the story of the Night Before Christmas . Bottom, the Folk- singers perform Sing Along With Santa . Bottom right, A lighting board view of the Concert Choir. Deep in December, it ' s nice to remember ; that is what the holi- days are about. The recognition of our fellow man, and the celebra- tion of Christmas seems to bring out an awareness of each other. The halls of Tech are decked out with color and tinsel, and only at this time is when we see humanity at its best, regretfully it is only tem- porary. The Concert Choir carolling in the halls, the Spanish Class Christmas Dinner, The I.O. L. party for the staff and faculty, the various trees in the building, the quantity foods class making Christmas cakes; no matter what the activity, the sights, sounds, smells of the season, all add to the fact that this is a neat time of the year, so deck your halls, decorate your heart, deck your life. Top, Members of Miss Kula ' s Spanish class hold their traditional Christmas Dinner. Center left, large Christmas books are part of the Christmas Concert stage. Center right, members of the Concert Choir fill the halls with sounds of the season. Bottom left, theatre department tree. Bottom center, library tree. Bottom right, tree in the auditorium. SIGHTS, SOUNDS, SMELLS OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON Top, Rhea Kuntz and Sherry Diaz sing in the library as pari of Concert Choir. Center left, faculty and staff share in the I.O. L. Christmas party. Center right, Bonita (ones and Heidi Housty offer some punch to Mr. Cappelletti. Bottom left, students decorate the tree in the library entrance. Bottom center, tree in the audio-visual office. Bottom right, Tom Spoor expresses his true holiday spirit. The Theatre Department presented its winter production of DRACULA on February 6, 7, 8, 9 in the Center for the performing Arts. The show was double casted and involved part time theatre students from Clark and Ham- mond High Schools. The Euopean shipping casket, set in the crypt back- drop, provided the unique atmo- sphere for the famous Count to rest. The students in the Intermediate and Advanced Theatre Arts shop were re- sponsible for the technical aspects of the production. The lack of snow made the rehearsals more practical and for five weeks the cast rehearsed under the direction of Gregg Ladd and assistant director, senior Chris Cross. DRACULA was the second show of the Theatre Departments 7th season. DRACULA RUNS FOUR NIGHTS ‘i ' V ' iW’i Opposite page, top left, Angie Zack and Phillip Carlson react to Renfield ' s collection of flies. Top right, Matt Gootee and Dolores (urick share ideas about the happenings in the sanitorium. Center, Chris Cross relates to the audience at the end of the show that all is well. Bottom left, Robert Barraza tells Paul Beitler what life is obtained from the drinking of blood. Bottom center, Mary Gawron haunts the scene as Draculas ' wife. Bottom right, Sandy Stotts shows the viper marks to Paul Beitler and Chris Cross. Above left, Leo Garcia bids a warm welcome to Sherry Diaz. Above right, Sandy Stotts is assured by Mike Bohusz that all is well. Center right, Maureen Burns rests after being caught in the vampire fashion. Bottom left, Elda Lo- pez, reacts to a distressing letter about her husband. Bottom right, Nancy Carlson confronts Denise Plessas about the truth of vampires. WINTER Top left-Elda Lopez poses with a carnation on the Valentine Dress-Up Day. Above-Vidal Sendejas shows spirit by wearing a tiger head for Masquerade Day. Center left- Balcony view of the Pep Assembly. Center right— The subject of royalty, Elaine Ramirez Football Home- coming Queen, Sandy Stotts, newly crowned Homecoming Basketball Queen, Phyllis Ruiz, 1979 Homecoming Basketball Queen. Below- The homecoming dance held in the cafeteria after the game. Winter Festival returned to Tech in 3B February, bringing back that home- coming feeling to the many students who participated. It seemed to have warmed the hearts of the spirited Tigers. Masquerade Day was the first day of Winter Festival, celebrated on Feb- ruary 12. Autograph Day followed, which gave students a chance to ex- press their creative writing talents, on each other . Dress Up Day brought love and carnations to the student body, because it was also Valentines Day. Tiger button Day was a winner for Matthew Cootee. Matt won by wearing the most Tech buttons. The final day of Winter Festival proved to be the best. The Royal Court was an- nounced, which was part of the rowdy pep assembly 3rd hour. The evening brought the exciting basket- ball game against Cary Emerson. After the game many Tigers came out to the cafeteria to dance the night away. o Top left— Freshmen royalty, Robert Barraza and Kathy Nichols. Top center— Sophomore royalty, David Sanchez and Teresa San- tos. Top right-junior royalty, Mark Gill and Kim Novak. Center- 1980 Basketball Homecoming Court, left to right: D. Sanchez, T. Santos, M. Gootee, K. Martin, E. Ramirez, S. Stotts, B. lohnson, P. Ruiz, M. Gill, K. Novak, R. Barraza, K. Nichols. Bottom right — Sandy Stotts (Homecoming Queen) and Braylon (ohnson (Mr. Tech Spirit) share the excitement of just being crowned. Bot- tom- Regis Beck jumps high for the Tech side. LQ LU I I- GUYS AND DOLLS HEADS SPRING BILL The Hammond Tech Music De- partment under the direction of Miss Velma Snyder presented their annual spring musical March 20, 21, 22, 1980 in the Tech Center for the Performing Arts. GUYS AND DOLLS was the tenth show pro- duced under the guidance of Miss Snyder. The production was as- sisted by Mr. Gregg Ladd and members of the Theatre depart- ment who provided the technical assistance for the show. Freshman Robert Barraza played Sky, while Senior Sandy Stotts portrayed Sa- rah. Senior Nina Ortegon and Sophomore David Sanchez played Adelaide and Nathan respectively. GUYS AND DOLLS was the third show of the 79- ' 80 season. Top, Nina Ortegon embraces David Sanc- hez Center, the Hot Box Girls, left to right, Rhea Kuntz, Gwen Ashley, Mylinda Hol- brook, Heidi Housty, Nilda Marcano, Nina Ortegon, Linda Turner, Sherry Diaz, Gloria Pena. Bottom right, Sandy Stotts slaps Rob- ert Barraza after making a play for her. Bot- tom, Rhea Kuntz and Linda Turner rehearse informally. Top right. Dale Darnell trains Billy Sanchez in the opening routine. Top left. The Mission Band hopes for sinners, left to right, Dennis Guerra, Cyndee Hellems, Danny Brandon, Sandy Stotts, Robert Hidalgo, Marie Smith. Center left, anticipating the big crap game, lose Marcano, Frank Knapik, |oe |ones, Eugene Hopson. Center right, Ron Szyndrowski check out the script with Frank Knapik. Bottom, The Mission at prayer, left to right, M. Smith, D. Brandon, D. Guerra, C. Hellems, L. Hernandez, and N. Lee. 41 ACADEMICS AND SHOPS In a four year stint in one building the op- portunities are numerous and the challenges of the mind are plentiful. The catch is, that when you leave and you feel you are going out with nothing, then examine your own atti- tude with the idea of how much did you put in. Simple concept: it takes ' money ' in the bank to obtain ' interest ' . Now relate it to the classroom world and see how ' wealthy ' you are. The Tech world provides the environment and the rest is up to the participants. No mat- ter what happens to one in life, who can steal the knowledge from your mind? COMMUNICATION OF SELF ... Top, Todd Martin thinks about his answer on an English test. Center left, Carolyn Seegers works intently on an in class assignment. Center, Mary Hamilton works on a grammer exercise. Center right, Nora Sanchez under the guidance of Mr. Bereolos goes through a simple speech exer- cise. Bottom, Patti Yobbka is challenged by a problem of our language. 44 In order to teach comprehensive English at Tech, the language arts de- partment offers various courses. In addition, classes are available in Jour- nalism and Spanish. English classes stress the basics of modern usage and good vocabulary. Within the range of English I to English VIII, intensity of the material advances as the student matures. Journalism provides students with the insight into the field of publications with newspaper and yearbook experience. The Spanish language offers the op- portunity to study the culture and style of a nation different to their own. ...IN OUR ENGLISH WORLD Top, Shawn Murphy trios to understand how the English language can be so complicated. Bottom left, Mrs. Loretta Argerus shows Vanessa Nanncy how to operate the ma- chine in reading lab. Bottom right, Chris Cross runs the over head projector in Mrs. Cooks English 7 class. MATHEMATICAL POSSIBILITIES Mathematics is a must to stu- dents no matter what type of educational course they en- counter. The General Math course offered to students who may not attend college. Math is a major factor in just about every high school, Tech math instructors are trained to handle just about any situation a student can imagine to his or her mathematics mind. These courses prepare stu- dents for the future world of numbers and have proved to be valuable for the graduate. Top, Mr. Maka shows Mike Bohusz a different math concept. Farthest left, Bruce Krause works out an algebraic equation. Center, Martin Acosta does his assignment. Left, Wayne Morrison puts his problem on the board. Below, Eric Alexander asks Miss Winters a question about a problem. 46 Top, Mr, Robert Wilson instructs students in a General Science course. Upper right, students work on a group project in the biology room. Center left, John Madeka and Sandy Stotts join forces in the physics lab. Center right, Mr. Ted Karras and Annie Ortiz react to what we really look like in a Health and Safety class. Bottom, Long Le, Bralon lohnson, and Randy Bautista work out a problem in physics class. The ideas of science meanings, concepts, and principles are obtained through the science classes offered to students. Techniques of science are utilized by exposing the possibility to students, that a career is available to them. This is generally what the science department at Tech stresses to the interested individuals. Science tends to satisfy a persons natural drive by directing the individ- ual to resourceful thinking. The courses available to Tech students are General Science, Health and Safety, Biology 1 and 2, Physics 1 and 2, Chemistry 1 and 2, and Physical Science 1 and 2. These are the classes that promote excessive thinking to all students. LABORATORY BUSINESS WORLD DEMANDING Below left, Tina Tharp works out a problem on the adding machine. Center, Rhea Kuntz and Gail Wilson take short- hand dictation. Bottom left, Deborah Morgan finishes a typing assignment. Bottom right, Mrs. Billie (ones instructs her students during a typing assignment. ' , Within the past year, the business classes have seen some considerable changes in their population, mainly more males have been found in an area that was once considered to be a female domain. Perhaps this is due to the fact that well paid jobs in the business market abound for male or female. The classes offered at Tech provide a good starting ground. Either full time in the classroom or part time on the job training provided the experi- ence. Courses range in Business Ma- chines, Filing, Business Law, Short- hand, Typing, Computer Programming, Intensive Office Prac- tice, and Accounting. SLOW Top, Jennifer Mason reviews a problem in CO.E. class. Center left, Susan Cunningham questions Mrs. Sohacki about a class project. Center right, Becky Dukes works on her filing. Bot- tom right, Carla Riley punches out in tab lab. Bottom left. So little to do so much, the insides of a keypunch. BALANCE OF FIGURES Have you ever wandered how it would be like to live in another cul- ture? Students at Tech have the chance to let their imaginations roll in the Social Studies classes of- fered. Studies learn of different reli- gions, political ideas, economic systems and governments of other nations and the United States too. The classes that are offered to stu- dents are Geography, in the fresh- man year, Contemperary World History, World History, Economics and Government. SOCIAL STUDIES Top: M. Bohusz and R. Bautista discuss work, Above: class reads current events. Above: D. Shaw explains chart. Lower left: T. Carate pulls down map. Below: Mr. Wagner and S. tones talk in front of class. HOME ECONOMICS Above: Carolyn Dorsey, Top right: Sharon Lockett, Right: Sandy Cray, Below: Terry Chase, Lower right: Yalanda Lopez and Linda Reyes, Bottom: Denise Menconi. Home Economics consists of many of the every day activities students will find are necessities in their fu- ture life. Some of the more popular classes are, cook- ing, sewing and family health. Students in cooking class make cookies, cakes and other foods and learn how to follow recipes. In sewing class they learn how to make their own clothes and some of them even wear them to school. Family Health advises students how to take good care of children and also safty throughout the home. 51 Top, Eric Price shows off his style in boys gym class. Center left, Mr. Arges ' gym class goes through a basketball workout. Center right, Craig Laxton gets his well deserved points. Below, girls in Mrs. Youngers ' class participate in tumbling exer- cises. Far bottom, Nora Sanchez demonstrates proper form to complete her exercise. 52 One of the requirements for graduation is two se- mesters of physical educa- tion. The basic philosophy behind this course is the encouragement of a sound body helps the mind to function in a more positive attitude. Basic instruction is given in the fundamentals of games and recreation. The concept of coordina- tion is stressed in exercises and movements, thus pro- viding the student with op- portunities to condition their bodies in a supervised fashion. FINE ARTS TAP CREATIVE MINDS The Fine Arts Department offers various courses geared to the individual talent of the student. The Mu- sic curriculum provides an opportunity for shop credit in concert choir, music theory, and piano and voice class. The Art Department offers the challenge for stu- dents to state their creativity through the use of their hands. They provide beginning, up to advanced levels, and also allow students to take art as a shop course. Theatre Arts provides the challenge for students to learn and experience all aspects of the theatre. Begin- ning, intermediate, and Advanced theatre all lead to technical and stage opportunities either as a class or for shop credit. Top Right, Miss Snyder ex- plains to )oe (ones some piano techniques. Right, Kim Carlton, Nina Orte- gon, and Frank Knapik go over a music theory exer- cise. Center left, Rob Grab- ill intently saws in ad- vanced theatre shop. Cen- ter right. Dale Hubbard, studies an object before he sketches it in art class. Bot- tom left. Missy Hanaway and Chris Cross paper mache a wall in the Ad- vanced theatre arts shop. Bottom right, Sandy Patter- son hands in her art project to Mr. Jacobson EXPLORATORY SHOPS C S) WELDING DRAFTING The exploratory shops were formed to enable students coming into Hammond Tech to see a full view of what they might be interested in and so that when they go on to the more advanced shops they will understand more of what they are getting into. Tech is the only high school in Hammond that offers this. Above left: Lawrence Baptist, Above: Emannel Liggins, Left: Todd Sanders, Below: Able Madrano. FITTING Q Top left: student practices welding. Above: student shapes metal after heating. Left: Kennith Orr works on a drawing. Pipefitting will teach students the skills neces- sary to work in the line of plumbing. This shop is aided by actually installing the plumbing in the house built by Techs carpentry shop. Foundry al- lows students to mold and pour their own ideas and is good experience for the forgings business. AUTO SHOP The auto shop learns the basic skills to become a mechanic or for some students it is just a good thing to know for their self. They have the chance to learn by fixing automobiles brought in by teachers or the students. Top: Manual Rodriquez studies an assignment while sitting around a torn apart car. Above: James Powers writes comments after observing differental. Top right: Halcares, Ricky Bautista, Carl Olstrom and Gary Sweeny decide how to fix a car. Above right: Dale Darnell and David Mann work on a carborator. Right: Dale Darnell, Dave Mann, Barry Carton and Mitch Oemoff watch as Mr. Razutti works on timing. The welding shop is taught how to weld and the basic knowl- edge needed to go on to work as a welder. They often weld for outside corperations doing such work as cages, bumper hitches for trailers ect. The shop has many machines that are kept up to date so that students won ' t be outdated when they pursue work. Above: Brian Zot cut a piece of metal on the oxy-ceta- lyne cutter. Right: Nephtah Arce practices his welding skills in one of the welding booths. APPLIANCE REPAIR Appliance Repair shop does repairs on items brought in by the students and teachers. Some students take this shop for the reason of the high wages in the repair business. But many take it be- cause it is very usefull to know for your own needs. INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC Top: Howard Ceyer and Kevin Ball experament with an elec- tro-magnet, Middle left: Gus Bereolos, Denetri Kotfigand and Kevin Hayes watch as the instructor explains a problem, Middle right: Ronnie Sims concentrates on a circuit board, Bottom: Mr. Krull explains electronic wave chart on the board. Industrial Electric shop has the chance to do the wiring in the house built by the Building Trades program. Besides this they also work in the shop doing lighting circuits and other projects. There is also book work for technical study. This is good for those who want to go on and become electricians. MACHINE SHOP Top left: lose Lopez, Left: Eric Richardson, Above: Danny Moore, Below: Mike Butler and Rubin Moldonaldo. Machine shop is an excellent shop to receive the necessary knowledge and experience to go to work as a machinest. This shop has the basic machines to preform projects such as punches, axels, bearings ect. t 0 PRINTING Printing is the shop where the school publications are processed. The Tech Times is printed here. Besides this, students learn the basic procedures to operate the press and also to do photoprocessing for printing. Above left: Pete Vargas exsample paper coming off the press, Above: Mark Stemper runs press. Below left: Shonna Murray and Cindy Villanueva lay out head lines. MECHANICAL DRAWING Mechanical Drawing is a basic drafting class to teach students how to use drafting tools and the basic types of drawings. This is a two semester class and if students wish to, they may go on to drafting as their shop. Left: Mr. Shyrock explains to Trent Sales, Below: Andrew Collins and Elliot Watson discuss a problem together. BUILDING TRADES Building Trades is sometimes called the carpentry shop because basically that is what it is. Students here learn the basic knowledge to frame a house and then go to the job site and build one from scratch. Tech personel agree that this is the best possible way to get the experience needed to become a carpenter. Besides this they also build benches, book cases, ect. for teachers through out the school. Lower left: Leland Medina and lames Larson working on framing a shed as a class project. Lower right: Brian Michelin explains how to use the planer as lames Larson observes. DRAFTING Drafting is an advanced drawing class. This shop consists of technical study and drawing practice in the field of architecture and machine. This course may be taken all through your high schol years and is ex- cellent for those who wish to take archi- tecture or technical drafting in college. Right: Henry Gutierrez checks equipment before be- ginning, Below: Tom Nordyke concentrates on a drawing. Below right: lames Write tapes paper for accuracy. 2 Q_ Q Q Right: Mary Ann Stanford acts as narrator pup- pet show. Below: students do colorings for the children. Bottom: instructor helps student with assignment. 64 Child Development class is held at Miller school in Hessville. The reason is that there is a day care center there and it gives a students the opportu- nity to work with the children. They learn how to treat kids in the younger age and what they shouldn ' t do. This class is mainly for the learning for the students themselves for when they become parents. FOOD SHOP Food shop has the idea that cooking is an art and teaches students to cook with their own ideas as well as follow traditional styles. They also learn how to operate the basic machines used in the kitchen. Although most students take this shop only for the profit of learning how to cook for themselves some have intentions of going on to cooking school and becoming chefs. Above: Mr. Ford works on appliance while students observe. Lower left: Bobby Walker stirs food to keep it from burning. Be- low: Bonnie Carlson and Mary Hobbs work together chopping nuts. 65 The Business depart- ment offers on-the-job training to students who wish to earn as they learn . The D.E., C.O.E. and I.C.T. programs con- tain this type of education. Students who are involved, attend school half a day and spend the other half of the day working at his or her job. The jobs vary in a range of business opportu- nities, which are very plen- tiful. Clerical, secretarial and machine operation are just a few of the many jobs that students are involved in. At the end of the year, the D.E. and C.O.E. depart- ments hold their annual banquet in honor of stu- dent-supervisor coopera- tion. Left: Pat Maravilla rewinds films for further use. Below left: Elaine Rami- rez identifies papers by stamping. Be- low: Elaine Ramirez types important formes. ON THE JOB TRAINING PROVIDES CLASS CREDIT 66 Above left: Carol Sebenste files some cards. Above: Pat Maravella studies a key punch chart. 67 ORGANIZATIONS To organize, to establish, to join; these are part of the Tech world. The spheres of variety are numerous. They provide outlets for individual expression and a chance to grow as a person. It sort of makes one aware of the fact that we cannot isolate our- selves, we depend on others and in return they depend on us. The experience we share with the group helps to pre- pare for the real world after high school. It is a lesson sel- dom found in the classroom. The human relation experi- ence is probably one ' class ' that we should never fail, and to be a member of the group of part of an organization is a lifetime supply of homework, because in spite of the out- come we must be aware that this is a once in a lifetime experience. LD OC I — CD U O C S) cm o Z O 70 National Honor Society has the specific purpose of maintaining high academic achievements for its members with perseverance in classroom pursuits. Members are nominated on the basis of their past grade point standing with final recommendation coming from fac- ulty input. Once chosen, they must maintain the standards of aca- demic excellence. In the late fall they hold a formal installation of new members with parents in at- tendance. Junior members of the society usher at commencement, while in the late spring they hold their annual field trip. Top left, Mr. Mark Yednak, sponsor. Top right, Mary Gawron president of the society, gives her speech at the installation banquet. Center, Honor Society Members, Standing, left to right, D. Shaw, C. Ruiz, C. Seljan, P. Beitler, N. Carl- son, D. Harmon, B. Capps, M.L. Gawron, S. Stotts, Seated, left to right, A. Ramirez, M. Gree, L. Turner, J. Best, M. Holbrook, C. Fulkerson, E. Ramirez. Bottom, Left to right. Club Officers, B. Capps, treasurer, T. Ramirez vice-pres. M.L. Gawron, president, E. Ramirez, secretary. ■■ STAGE STRUCK Thespian members, left to right, M. Sanchez, R. Trevino, R. Szyndrowski, L. Hernandez, R. Kuntz, A. Zack, N. Lee, S. Sikora, M. Garcia, C. Hellems, H. Housty, D. Morgan, C. Villanueva, N. Carlson, M. Gawron, J, Szany, N. Or- tegon, S. Stotts, E. Lopez, D. Jurick, M. Hanaway, Standing, J. Marcano, R. Falk, C. Cross, R. Grabill Upper right, Gregg Ladd, Sponsor. Center, Thes- pian Officers and Board Members, ). Szany, Board Member, M. Gawron, Treasurer, N. Carlson, President, D. Jurick, Vice-president, C. Hellems, Sec- retary, E. Lopez, Board Member not pictured, J. Jones, Board Member. Bot- tom, Thespian Members, left to right, M. Montejano, D. Kalina, G. Ashley, F. Kuntz, T. Jurick, G. Kalina, P. Carlson, J. Rodgers, R. Barraza. International Thespian Soceity is an hon- orary group for members of the per- forming arts. Through active participa- tion both onstage and behind the scenes they earn points to obtain and maintain membership. They receive major and minor letters as part of the group. Among their activities are a Field trip to Indiana University for an opera, Christ- mas donation for a needy cause, Awards banquet at the close of the school year, and scholarships for theatre students. Their season consisted of Brigadoon with a Dinner Theatre, “Dracula , “Guys an Dolls , and “Pippin . 71 Quill and Scroll, an international honor- ary society for high school journalists was reactivated at Tech this fall and 15 members were cho- sen. Selected by their advisor on the basis of publication perfor- mance and grade standing, they are members of the school newspaper and yearbook staff. Among their activities were a money mak- ing sale, a field trip to a publisher, journal- ism seminars, and the opportunity to attend institutes at various universities. JOURNALISTS ... EXPRESSION IN PRINT Top, Back row, C. Villanueva, R. Bautista, T. Spoor, H. Mason, V. Sendejas, P. Beitler, C. Doughty. Front row, ). Oiler, K. Novak, C. Ruiz, M. Green, C. Hellems. Middle, Harry Mason attended a journal- ism work shop at Ball State University during the summer of 79. Middle right, Gregg Ladd, Quill and Scroll sponsor. Bottom, Quill and Scroll Officers, seated left to right Connie Bolt, treasurer, Martha Green, secretary. Standing, Kathy Martin, presi- dent, Kim Novak, vice president. t 72 Top, Miss Velma Snyder, Student Council sponsor. Right, left, Gwen Ashley, treasurer, Paul Beitler, secretary, Sandy Stotts, vice president, Elda Lopez, president. Bottom, top row, ). Rodgers, R. Trevino, G. Ashley, K. Carlton, R. Hidalgo, C. Villanueva, P. Beitler, C. Ruiz. Front row, T. Ramirez, N. Carlson, M. Gawron, N. Lee, E. Lopez, E. Ramirez, S. Stotts, C. Hellems, B. Jones, D. Jurick. COUNCIL GOVERNS ACTIVITIES Student Council aims to provide op- portunities for students to be involved in the major activities of the school. Stu- dents, on a voluntary basis, representing their respective classes, challenge the student body with opportunities for par- ticipation. The Council was responsible for the week long Homecoming activi- ties, Open House, sold tumblers with school colors, and try to assist students with voting procedures and a week of winter activities. The Council aims to combine the qualities of leadership experience with citizenship and scholarship. NEWS, EDITORIALS, FEATURES, SPORTS The challenge to capture the heart of the school activities and events and record them in the standard newspaper style is the main goal of the TECH TIMES. Striving for accuracy and facts poses many headaches while at the same time being aware of freedom of the press carries many responsibilities. The aver- age four page edition which comes out every two weeks supplemented by special holi- day and event editions keeps the staff on hold for keeping the student body informed. The publication students enrolled in the classes are responsible for the publication of the paper. The paste up format done en- tirely by the students is then sent to the print shop to complete the end product. Top, Martha Green and Kathy Martin think about an editorial idea. Center left, Kim No- vak types a story assignment. Center right, Connie Bolt works on the paste up board. Bottom left, Martha Green, assistant editor reacts to her being captured on film. Bottom right, Harry Mason, sports editor. TIMES INFORMS TECH WORLD Top, Times Staff, first row, left to right, R. Ramirez, M. Sanchez, M. Gill, C. Walker, D. Nichols, F. Knapik, A. Campbell, L. Novak. Sec- ond row, left to right, M. Green, R. Captain, K. Novak. Standing, left to right, C. Villanueva, H. Mason, C. Hellems, C. Gamblin, |. Oiler. Center left, Ms. Denise (ohnson, Second Semester Advisor. Center, Gregg Ladd, First Semester Advisor. Bottom left, Cyndee Hellems and Cindy Villanueva, Times Youth Column Correspondents. Bot- tom right, Kathy Martin, Times Editor-in-Chief. Top, 1980 CHART Staff, front row, left to right, C. Doughty, A. Noble, C. Ruiz, N. Maldanado, H. Mason, Back row, left to right, D. Noble, R. Captain, V. Sendejas, T. Spoor, C. Hellems, P. Beitler, R. Bautista. Bottom left, Paul Beitler and Tom Spoor, crop and identify pictures. Bottom center, Gregg Ladd, advisor. Bottom right, Cindy Ruiz, editor-in-chief. 76 To put together a years worth of school activities in about six months, poses many unique prob- lems. Picture schedules, deadlines, researching information, checking names; all lead to what the staff hopes will be a memory book of events and dates. Searching for ideas to write headlines and copy, as well as trying to find new locations to take pictures, all seem to add to the nu- merous tasks that face the CHART Staff. The CHART is published by the journalism students of Ham- mond Tech, and thus students of varied interests help put together in print and pictures, some neat memories of a special year. Top, Randy Bautista, Sports editor. Center left, Robert Captain, head staff photographer gets caught in the act. Center, Norma Maldanado and Tom Spoor identify faculty shots. Center right. Copy editor, Harry Mason, researches the school handbook for information. Lower right. Editor-in-chief, Cindy Ruiz, works on underclassmen listing. Bottom, assistant editor, Paul Beitler, crops pictures to complete a layout. - Ll_ O LD U U CL (A LU u Z z i Cl Q Q. O LU DC Q U I— cm I u Paj TIGERS ROAR IN SWEET SOUND Top, Miss Velma Snyder, Music Director. Middle. Folksingers, Standing left to right, F. Knapik, N. Orte- gon, H. Housty, C. Hellems, R. Kuntz, N. Marcano. S. Stotts, M. Stemper, ). Marcano, D. Harmon, K. Carlton, Bottom left to right, C. Pena, D. Guerra, P. Siple, L. Turner, D. Sanchez, E. Hopson, M. Sanchez, G. Ashley, ). Jones. Concert Choir, Back row, left to right, R. Mendoza, E. Flores, M. Holbrook, G. Flores, S. Diaz, R. Kuntz, S. Stotts, N. Lee. Front row, left to right, P. Siple, G. Pena, L. Turner, M. Smith, H. Housty, L. Ramirez, C. Villanueva, K. Carlton, C. Hellems. Middle row, front to back, N. Marcano. M. Sanchez, T. Martin, R. Szyndrowski, F. Knapik, D. Darnell, D. Sanchez, E. Hopson, G. Ashley, Back row, front to back, D. Guerra, M. Stemper, ). Marcano, D. Harmon, ). Jones, D. Cardin, D. Brandon, N. Ortegon. Top left. Mixed Glee, left to right, ). Bos- winkle, D. Timko, M. Wick, J. )udson, K. Williams, I. Aguirre, R. Hidalgo, M. Mar- tinez, Top right. Girls Chorus, left to right, T. Frazier, S. Hudison, T. Gorman, M. Donnelly, L. Ritter, P. McGuire, L. Larson, S. Shipp, S. Murray, S. Jones. Tech choir students enter the de- partment through Boy ' s and Girl ' s Choruses. The Choruses participate in a concert each semester. Voice production and music reading are stressed. Students may be pro- moted to Mixed Glee or Concert Choir. Mixed Glee continues the basics with emphasis on part sing- ing. Choir students are required to participate in the department musi- cal. Music awards are given on the basis of semesters served and points earned. The Music Shop in- cludes a two or three hour pro- gram. Both include Concert Choir and or Piano Voice and Music Theory. Center, Left to right, R. Barraza, B. Sanchez, J. Sands, K. Duhamell, D. Hubbard, W. Wilson, J. Man- tel, W. Hartman, T. Adair, ). Pat- rick. Bottom, Music Advisory Committee, Left to right, seated, G. Ashley, R. Kuntz, P. Siple, M. Sanchez, standing, left to right, N. Ortegon, N. Marcano, G. Pena, S. Stotts, J. Marcano. NOTES IN ROOM 1 04 79 THE FEW, THE PROUD, T.L.C. Above, Lettermens Club officers, Bralon Johnson, president. Tommy Richards, sargeant-at-arms, Vidal Sendejas, vice president, Randy Bau- tista, secretary-treasurer. Right, Mr. Dale Vieau, sponsor. Bottom, Mr. George Bereolos, sponsor, keeps in shape by jogging the halls. lettermens Club Members, front row, left to right, M. Sanchez, C. Basham, J. Best, T. Richards, R. Duff, V. Sendejas, T. Faught, H. Mason, Back row, left to right, J. Asbell, T. Spoor, K. Baptist, B. Johnson, R. Bautista, R. Trevino, M. Bohusz, R. Bautista, O. Brewer. Many athletes who major in sports play an important role in the function of the club. The Let- termens Club was formed to create model students out of athletes. The Club is supervised by Mr. Vieau and Mr. Bereolos. Together the club attends work projects, ushers at home basketball games. In addi- tion they also hold their annual pic- nic. To keep sound leadership, the club members elect officers to govern them. The traditional initia- tion process involves the prospec- tive members to go through some unusual ordeals to become active members. TIGER LADIES ORGANIZE As the womens movement into the world of athletics has in- creased, so h ave the or- ganizations geared to women who participate in the sports world. The Girls Athletic Associa- tion was started for the opportunity for young ladies who participate in volleyball, tennis, bas- ketball, and track. The club provides an outlet for girls who wish for the chance to exercise beyond the regular ath- letic schedule. Top, bottom row, left to right, B. Aguire, D. Flora, C. Ashley, K. Flora, T. Tolle, M. Donnelly, S. Shipp, M. Smith, R. Cox, T. Baptist. Back row, left to right, A. Collins, C. Nash, M. Freed, S. Stotts, P. Bridgmon, L. Reyes, A. Aguire, M. Hol- brook, N. Lee. Center, Mrs. Arna Younger, sponsor. Bottom, C.A.A. officers, April Herrera, assistant secretary, Bertha Aguire, secretary, Sandy Stotts, presi- dent, Naomi Lee, vice president, Gwen Ashley, treasurer. Top left: Food: Mary Hobbs, Brian Larson, lames Seifert, Danny Alanzo, Vincint Burns, Allison Parrish, Glenn Ingram, Roy Washington and Ricky Duff. Top right: Drafting: Long Le, John Larson, Ruben Maldonando, David Dahms, Robert Sanchez, David Noble, Tim Rivitt, Wayne Micka, Henry Gu- tirrez, Tony Faught and Frank Knapik. Above left: I.C.T.: Dave Etienne, Becky Capps, Jeff Lynch and Mike Evens. Above right: Welding: Charles Gamblin and Jeff Asbell. Left: Auto: Tony Sweeny, Carl Ostrom, Robert Powers, Woody Colcla- sune, Robert Maddalone, Manual Rodriguez, Tim Ritter and Michael Halcarz. Lower left: Electric: John Madeka, Randy Bautista, Don Smith, Terry Morse, Kevin Ball, Adam Colvin, Art Lozano, Ottis Brewer and Chris Fulkerson. 82 V.I.C.A., short for Vocational Indus- trial Clubs of America, is made up of groups of students from shops and they are trained and tested on the ba- sic knowledge that should be known to perform the occupation in which that particular shop was formed to provide. Once a year students com- pete with other schools comparing their skills. Finalist will go down state and then take national activity. V.I.C.A. Club sponsors: Top left: lames Ford, food, Top middle: Tom McCullough, drafting. Top right: Mike Steyck, I.C.T., Middle left, Arch Kennedy, welding. Middle right: Her- shell Stivers, auto. Left: John Krull, electric. O ' y O ' CiC D U cxl I — X U I- u cn Science Club Members, front row, left to right, D. Noble, N. Lee. N. Carl- son, A. Collins, M. Gawron, B. Capps, K. Baptist, A. Lozano, Back Row, left to right, ). Madeka, ). Asbell, T. Ritter, T. Faught, T. Spoor, S. Sikora, S. John- son, R. Valle, Center right, Mr. Mark Yednak, sponsor. Bottom left. Science Club Officers, standing, T. Ritter, vice president, R. Powers, secretary. Kneeling, J. Madeka, president, A. Lozano, quarter master. As 1979 brought Tech a new school year, it has also brought us a new and unique club. The science club, now the newest club at Tech, has been found to be very interesting. The birth of the science club has brought back life to the activities area at Tech and has made a sanc- tuary available for stu- dents who wish to par- ticipate in the field of science. The members experi- ment into the unknown, hoping to find the an- swers to the puzzling questions of nature. HOME EC CLUB PROSPERS Many students who are concerned in promoting vari- ous home-ec activities are members of the home-ec club. The activities include vari- ous money-making projects. The club participates in the spring carnival homecoming, teacher appreciation day and other activities. Besides participating in ac- tivities that benefit the club, the members are involved in helping others, such as col- lecting food for the needy at Thanksgiving time. At the end of the year, they give out ser- vice awards. Top left. Miss Nancy Werner, sponsor. Top right. Home Ec Club Members, bottom row, left to right, P. Manning, T. White, B. Aguire, ). ludson. Row two, S. Hudison, L. Hernandez, C. Villanueva, S. (ones, ). Patrick, L. Bush, M. Wick. Row three, W. Hailey, G. Bush, S. Shipp, Q. Richards, Z. Shelton, Back row, A. Kozlowski, A. Parrish, E. Hailey. Bottom right. Club Officers, Bottom to top. E. Hailey, par- liamentarian, L. Hernandez, treasurer, C. Villanueva, president, M. White, project chairman, W. Hailey, vice president, T. White, secretary. 1 J In the Distributive Education (D.E.) and Cooperative Office Education (C.O.E.) programs, students are involved in on the job training. This system gives students a head start in the business world and creates a positive attitude to- wards working. Together the D.E. and C.O.E. mem- bers attend different activities. The an- nual banquet, a formal dining, is a spe- ciality of the members. At homecoming, the club float is displayed. In the month of December, the annual Christmas Party is celebrated. To top off the year the young workers attend a field trip which is organized by the members. Top, C.O.E. members, standing, left to right, D. Gonzales, D. Shaw, J. Mason, D. Green, seated, left to right, T. Ramirez, D. Morgan, E. Ramirez, L. Hinojosa. Center right, Matt Gootee and Diane Riley work on their D.E. float. Center left, Mr. T. Velligan, C.O.E. advisor. Bottom left, Mr. W. Speel- mon, D.E. advisor. Bottom right, left to right, J. Voss, V. Golphis, S. Martinez, C. Guzman, j. Staley, V. Austin, j. Jones, M. Gootee, G. Bush, O. Medina, C. Wilson, G. Flores, L. Frazier, T. Phillips, R. Mar- tin, N. Maldanado, L. Bush, T. Crain, W. Riley, B. Rainford, C. Fulkerson. POM PONS SHAKE . . . Top, Pom Pori Squad members, Top, left to right, E. Lo- pez, P. Hunter, third row, |. Hagan, L. Hernandez, N. Lee, second row, P. Teumer, C. Tolar, B. Jones, front row, D. What would basketball or football be without the half- time entertainment? To many fans, things just wouldn ' t be the same. The pom-pons provide the Tiger fans with enthusiastic dances and cheers. Backed by the leadership of Mrs. G. Jones, the girls practice after school in order to coordinate their song and dance routines. The girls set a patriotic ex- ample for others to observe by showing fellow students what the word “pride is really all about. Reynolds, M. Tolbert. Center, Mrs. G. (ones, sponsor, Bot- tom, the squad performing at the Homecoming game. 87 88 Top, Freshmen Cheerleaders, left to right, Kim Flora, Denise Menconi, Paula McGuire, Nora Sanchez. Center, B-Team Cheerleaders, Penny Siple, Lory Novak, Teresa Santos, Chris McCarty, Rhea Kuntz, Bottom, Varsity Cheer- leaders, left to right, Kim Novak, Kim Carlton, Dana Flora, Nina Ortegon, Sandy Stotts. Behind every major athletic event there is a unique ele- ment that bridges the gap be- tween the spectator and the athlete. These special ladies are the cheerleaders who stand behing the Tech Tigers, be it with a victory or a de- feat. One of the primary as- pects of this organization is to promote the ideals of true sportsmanship and maintain high standards that are a nec- essary part of sound athletic competition. Cheerleaders are selected by faculty jud- ging at their tryouts, wich the various requirements and ex- cercises. In additional the girls are to maintain high scholas- tic achievement. CHEERLEADERS POSITIVE LADIES Top left, Mrs. Mary Jay, sponsor. Top right, Mr. Mike Pramuk, sponsor. Center, Freshmen, B-Team and Varsity Cheerleaders make their group forma- tion. Bottom, Varsity and B-Team cheerleaders give the additional boost at the Homecoming Came. Above Left, Mrs. Mary Aaron, sponsor. Above Right, Front row Left to Right, Martha Cunningham, Lisa Collins, Mar- garet Wick, Tracee Shelton. Row 2, Sha- ron Lockett, Bonni Reynolds, Naomi Lee, LaTrecha Henderson. Row 3, Delmira Brooks, Lynell Galloway, Janice Austin, Carlos Lewis, Laura Shelton, Sheila LeDay. Row 4, Karen Lockett, Sherroen Johnson, Penny Hunter, Deidra Rey- nolds. Row 5, Janice Voss, Angela Isbell. The newly formed Pep Club under the direction of Mrs. Mary Aaron, was established to pro- vide a group with the experience of working as organized Tech supporters to cheer at the foot- ball and basketball games. Wearing gold Tech sweaters and brown cowboy hats; the group became identifiable at the vari- ous athletic events. Intensive Office Lab provides girls with the experience in of- fice training with a more ad- vanced program open to senior students who are preparing to enter the business world after high school. Under the instruc- tion of Mrs. McQuigg, the class offers training with the various machines that exist in their re- lated field. PEP CLUB CHEERS I.O.L. Class, left to right. Penny Siple, Dana Flora, Nina Ortegon, Mrs. McQuigg, Bonita Jones, Heidi Housty, Kathy Martin, Linda Hernandez. 90 Top, A.V. Aides, Allison Parrish, Debbie Mudd. Upper Right: Office Aides, Front, Teresa Santos. 2nd Row, Left to Right, Kathy Martin, Althea Collins, Dana Flora. 3rd Row, Maurice Washington, Anthony Mitchell, Codoy Carpen- ter, Lori Smith, Vernell Chase, Renee Short. At Lower Right, Front Row, Audio-Visual Aides, Left to Right, Rene Trevino, Arthur Lozano, Wayne Micka, Frank Chance, Da- vid Wallace. Back Row, Mike Croson, Robert Powers, Ke- vin Ellis, Chet Sommers. Bottom, office aides, left to right, Mandy White, Carolyn Dorsey, Althea Collins, Quinta Richards, Elida Cantu, Renee Short, Linda Bush. HELPFUL AIDES In order to help teachers and other personnal complete their duties, student aides are provided. From typing to run- ning errands, the aides are to be very helpful in accomplishing various duties. The helpers can be found in the li- brary, in the counselor ' s offices, in the main office and even in classrooms. Students who participate in these classes receive a credit per semester. This training may be helpful to those stu- dents who may pursue an office type career. The world of competition and the internal satisfaction that one feels as a participant in the field of athletics, is something that one holds deeply in the brown and gold tradition. To train, to practice, to sweat, are necessary to endure the demands and rigors in the sports world. Mixed emotions of being an individual and part of the team only seem to strenghten ones loyalties to the TECH TIGERS. Athlet- ics build responsibility, and in turn, produce a fuller individual and a stronger future adult. The 1979 Tech Soccer team had a fairly good season, al- though the losses out-weighed the wins the team showed signs of brilliance on the field. The season ended with a final record of 2 wins, 6 losses and 1 tie, even though most of the losses were close scores and well played games by the Tiger Soc- cer team. LARSON, LOPEZ TOP SCORERS Above— Mike Bohusz searches for ball. Above Left— lose Lopez sets up for re- ception of ball Row 1— (L to R), P. Grabill, P. Sandefur, T. Manzo, D. Elam, D. Wisniewski, B. Spoor, Row— 3, D. Ramirez, K. Elam, M. Bohusz, R. Bautista, R. Grabill, L. Le, J. Larson, R. Bau- tista, Row— 3, P. Maravilla, Coach L. Turner, C. Ruiz, ). Larson, ). Porras, T. Faught, T. Spoor, G. Doughty, H. Hernandez, R. Gamblin, S. Sikora, ). Lashbrook, T. Ramirez, T. lurick. Right— Randy Bautista and Morton defender fight for ball. - -SOC C FK ' Highland Morton Noll h;h.s. Munster Gavit ( lark I ,CW. Wirt Merr. 1 8-0 W b-0 W ' 94 CALL AIMS FOR BIG LEAGUE Row 1— (L to R), J. Asbell, M. Sanchez, R. Travino, F. Chance, R. Allen, R. Napier, T. Roger, M. Larimer, Row— 2, Coach Buckley, D. Koerner, K. Call, M. H ahney, E. Smith, C. Ceaser, R. Kimbell, ). Rogers. The Baseball team got off to a fairly good start last season but hit a losing streak, losing 10 games in a row. The season ended up with a record of 4 wins 16 loses and 1 tie. The high spot in the year was Keith Call. Keith pitched 2 no hit ball games and other out- standing games. He won the Outstanding conference pitcher award with all confer- ence honors. Keith is now playing for the Oakland A ' s farm team. This is truly a successful Tech graduate. Left— Renee Travino questions the um- pires decision. Above— Keith Call suc- cessfully scores. 95 OUT IN THE COUNTRY. Who says that quantity is more important than quality? The 1979 cross-country team proved the opposite of this statement. Consisting of five varsity players, the team made many personal achievements. These achievements were im- provement and attitude. The en- tire team including the eight ju- nior varsity members, took the attitude of being a large team. Led by coach Wesley, the team ended up eighth in the conference. At the end of the M. Gill, ). Sessum Row 2— V. Sendejas, D. Cortez, ). Powell season, three of the five varisty runners were awarded for outstanding achievements. Senior Vidal Sendejas was awarded most Valuable Player, Jim Bootsy Powell was awarded for the Best Men- tal Attitude and soph- omore Jim Campbell was awarded for the most im- proved runner. 96 Like the varsity, the junior var- sity cross-country team plays a part in Tech ' s athletics. Besides being a backup team for the varsity, the junior varsity participates in the Lake Shore Conference. The junior varsity also has a tournament created especially for them. L.R.-Row 1— J. Badgley, D. Darnell, K. Orr, ). Emigh. Row 2— T Con- roy, T. Sales, J. Yudis, L. Medina. . . . A CROSSING FOR VICTORS SENDEJAS CROSSES AHEAD n The junior varsity team has proven to be good collateral for the varsity. Unlike the var- sity, the junior varsity strides a two mile run, instead of the usual 2Yi mile run, which is run over rolling terrain by the varsity team. Far Left-)im Powell helps Vidal Sendejas warm up. Trent Sales sets his pace for a long race. Below— teland Medina enjoys the race. 97 Quality is more valuable than quantity, this was the theme for the 1979 girl ' s tennis season. The team consisted of five to eight players through the season and sometimes had to forfeit games because of lack of players. But nevertheless, the team represented the Tigers in the Lake Shore Conference. During the season, which is in the Spring, the few but proud girls ' showed to have gained skill, endur- ance and competitive determina- tion. For every member of the team were underclassmen. But the young ladies did have a couple good instructors looking out for them. They were led by Mrs. Buckley of Eggers Middle School, and senior John D. Doughty who played varsity tennis for the boys team. The main thing accomplished for the young ladies was competitive determination and inspiration. GIRLS STROKE AHEAD Girl ' s Tennis Row 1 L-R, Sandy Stotts, Elda Lopez, Nina Ortegon. Row 2 Rhea Kuntz. Cindy Villanueva. Upper Page, Rhea Kuntz attempts to serve the ball, as Sandy Stotts looks on in astonishment. Right, Cindy Villanueva strains to hit the ball over the net. Far Right, Nina Ortegon demonstrates her delicate touch. Morton 4-0 Lost Clark 3-1 Lost E.C.W. 3-0 Lost H.H.S. 4-0 Lost E.C.R. 3-0 Lost L. Central 4-0 Lost TENNIS SWINGS INTO ACTION Row 1 L-R, C Townsend, T. Doughty, R. Trevino, Row 2, J. Wright, Mason. ). Rodgers, E. Sendejas. Upper Jeff Rodgers returns opponent ' s serve at conference match. Right, Jeff Lynch prepares to serve ball . . . Follows through with serve . . . And returns hot smash. Below, Chuck Townsend vollies in the hot September sun. Varsity Football Team. Top row, left to right, Tony Faught, Kevin Baptist, Tom Spoor, Ricky Duff, Middle Row, Robert Powers, Tim Ritter, Brian Morenz, Danny Gutirrez, Danny Ramirez, Ron Bennett. Bottom Row, Tommy Richards, (ohn Madeka, Greg Flores, John Larson, Bralon Johnson, Ricky Bautista, Randy Bautista. Not pictured, Otis Brewer, Wil Ramirez, Mike Bohusz, Jeff Asbell, Mark Stemper, Pete Davis, Kelvin Elam. Quality not quantity was one way to describe the 1979 sea- son. Although there were not many Tigers on the field, the ones that played did so with much pride and enthusiasm. The won and lost columns did not summarize the season, but to- getherness and teamwork brought out the best in the team and the coaches. The future looks grim due to the fact of de- clining enrollment, diminishing funds, and lack of spirit as was evident in the turnout of the fresment prospects. Freshmen Football Team, Top row, left to right, Billy Sanchez, Robert Rumsey, Kent Flora. Bottom row, Kenny Martin, Brian Dunn, Rick Gonzales. 100 GRIDMEN COMPLETE CAREERS R Bautista Co-Captain, G, 5-11, 215 lbs. I.L.S.C All Conference Bralon Johnson Co-Captain, FB, 5-11, 185 lbs. I.L.S.C. All Conference Otis Brewer Co-Captain, WR, QB, 5-11, 185 lbs. I.L.S.C. All Conference Bryan Morenz C, 6-3, 218 lbs. Kelvin Elam G, 5-9, 168 lbs. Tim Ritter T, 6-0, 235 lbs. Rick Bautista Q.B., 5-11, 175 lbs. The Tiger gridders fought a rough sea- son. It took extra practice and dedica- tion, since Coach Stivers was at the helm for the first time. But over all the 1979 football campaign was a success even though the record didn ' t show it. The team worked hard for all of the satis- faction and recognition that was well deserved. FOOTBALL TACKLES ODDS Upper left: Mike Bohuze introduces his soccer style kicking to football. Upper right: Tiger Cubs attempt a pass. Middle: Frosh demonstrates his tackling technique. Lower left: Senetor ball car- rier is swarmes by killer Tigers. Lower right: Tigers pursue the ball carier. River Forest 0-10 Wirt 50-20 T ridge 40- 0 Noll 27-21 Clark 35- 0 Morton 30- 7 E.C.R 30- 7 E.C.W 6 - 0 Gavit 20- 6 H.H.S 42- 0 Upper left: Tigers are set to pound on Gladiators. Right: Senetor gets clawed down. Lower left: In the Homecoming game, the Senitors begin another play. Lower right: Freshmen kick off to the opponents. DIMINISHING SPIRIT Row-1. B. Holbrook, P. Richman, M. Smith, Row-2. T. Tolle, A. Herra, K. Flora, C. Nash. The 1979 Girl ' s Volleyball team prooved to be one of the best volleyball team ' s in Tech ' s history. Each girl seemed to have contributed to the best of their ability. The 6 wins ex- plained the improvement in the lineup. Four of the girl ' s went above and beyond the call of duty. For their excelled contribution, they were awarded trophies. Sandy Stotts was awarded the Most Valuable Player trophy. Kathy Martin and Elaine Ramirez were co-winners of the Best Mental Attitude award. And Toni Rami- rez was awarded the Most Im- proved Player trophy. VOLLEYBALL SCORES HIGH 106 Rnw 1 Coach Wesley V. Sendjas, T. Richards, B. Johnson, T. Ritter R. Wash- !3S ££ sK Row-2.’ R. Valle, D. Biting, C. Robinson, |. Powell, D. Guttirez, C. Stout, J. Madeka. The 1979 Tech Track Team had victorious moments last season, but with those moments were times of defeat. Led by se- nior Steve Stanek, the Tigers won 4 meets. Stanek and junior Roy Washington were qualified for the Regional meet, Washing- ton in the 220 meter run and Sta- nek in the 2 mile run. The run- ners who preformed exceptionally well were awarded with trophies. Others received major and minor awards. But over all, they were all winners. TRACK SPRINTS TOWARDS EXCELLENCE Row-1, R. Ramirez, T. Richards, V. Chase, ). Cambell, G. Carpenter, C. Towns- end, J. Martell, N. Lee, Row-2. C. Stout, D. Darnell, C. Robinson, N. Ingram, L. Madina, D. Brandon, Row- 3. Coach Wesley, K. Williams, R. Valle, N. Madina, T. Stanek, Coach Shyrock. Steve Stanek carries batton to victory. o CO CO o o h— LD LU I — LT) LU O ' I Row 1 L-R, J. Boswinkle, B. Sanchez, M. Sanchez, R. Barraza, J. Delgado. Row 2 L-R, C. Fulkerson, T. Faught, T. Spoor, M. Palacios, D. Newsome, J. Campbell, K. Ritter, N. Arce. Row 1 L-R, W. Ramirez, C. Flores, M. Bohucz, R. Duff, M. Gill, ). Sessum, J. Emigh. Row 2 L-R, T. Ritter, T. Richards, K. Baptist, G. Garcia, N. Medina, B. Johnson, J. Madeka. 108 SUPER SENIORS Upper Right, John Madeka, 167 lbs. Middle L-R, Mike Bohucz, 132 lbs. Bralon johnson, 177 lbs. Johnny Sessum, 105 lbs. Bottom Right, Tim Ritter, HWT. Individual achievement was a high- light of the 1979-1980 Tiger wrestling season. The Tigers did not gain many victories as a team, but there were a few outstanding wrestlers. Johnny Sessum and Tommy Richards lead the team, Ses- sum won 13 matches, Richards won 12. Even though the rest of the team didn ' t do quite as well, these two wres- tlers set a good example for other Tigers to follow. The highlight of the 79-80 wrestling season was the I.L.S.C. Tournament. Five wrestlers from the varsity squad came within the fourth place range in the fi- nals. Senior Johnny Sessum won first place, by winning four matches in the 112 lb. weight class. Tommy Richards took second place at 185 lbs. Bralon Johnson and Tim Ritter finished in third place, Johnson at 177 lbs., Ritter at heavyweight. The Tiger wrestlers should be con- gratulated. The whole effort of the entire team stands out as one of great dedica- tion and determination. Tech Upper left, Ricky Duff works for a reversal. Upper, Coach Wesley shouts encouraging advise to wrestler. Lower left, Mike Bohusz keeps control of opponent. 112 Varsity Basketball Team. Left to right, Pat Knight, Bruce Krause, Don Pryor, Chris Doty, Robert Powers, Regis Beck, Otis Brewer, Bobby Walker, Anthony Johnson. B-Team Members. Left to right, kneeling, C. Ingram, D. Cardin, V. Chase, C. Carlisle, J.T. Wood. Standing, left to right, D. Webb, R. Bennett, L. Davis J. Butler, K. Wilson, Missing, B. Patterson. Above, Coach Wilson confers with the team during a time-out session. Despite all the difficulties of the 1979-1980 Basketball season, the Tigers were able to complete an- other season in the Lake Shore Conference. Coach Robert Wilson faced grade problems, which caused a few players to be ineligible during the middle of the season. Wilson also faced the criticism of his team by a handful of unloyal Tigers. Eventually the team pulled to- gether their act and won a few good games. The Tigers learned how to walk over troubled waters, and still proved that Tech is still willing to put up a good fight. BASKETBALL BOUNCES AHEAD 114 Center left. Freshmen basketball players aim high for the ball. Center right, B-Team member, Anthony Brown dribbles away. Lower left, Regis Beck shoots over the oppo- nent. Lower right, Robert Powers goes in for an easy lay up. Opposite page, Chris Doty rebounds the ball over the opponent. Left, Bobby Walker gracefully goes up for a lay up. Right, Ty- rone Doty gets set to go past the opponent while Kirk An- drews sets a pick. TIGERS HOPES DRIBBLE AWAY Below, Donald Pryor takes a jump shot from the out- side corner. Lower right, )essie Williams drives past the opponent. Tech Mann 50 44 Morgan 45 72 Whiting 53 47 Wirt 59 58 Noll 71 48 E.C.R. 54 52 River Forest 60 59 Wallace 78 64 Clark 61 75 Gavit 64 73 Andrean 82 58 Griffit 63 83 H.H.S.80 58 Morton 81 71 EC W81 59 Carver 72 68 O.T. Emerson 47 35 Lake Station 60 54 Calumet 62 54 Lebanon unavailable Below, Regis Beck fights for a rebound. Below right, Otis Ask any coach and he will tell you that experience strenghthens a team. Coach Thompson found out early in his first year as a coach that not much experience was on hand. As a matter of fact, all of the players were under- classmen, and as such they should be congratulated on a fine season. Al- though a successful season is not in- dicated on the record, the team gained the important experience needed for future campaigns. Left to right, row 1, Delmira Brooks, Gwen Ashley, Regina Cox, Terrie Chase, row 2, Arnell Chase, Georgina Hemphill, Arlene Collins. GIRLS REBOUND FROM SCHEDULE A 1 Left, Tracy Shelton attempts to manouver around Morton opponent. Middle, Regina Cox brings the ball down court on a fast break. Right, Georgina Hemphill out-jumps Mor- ton center for rebound. Lower right, Arnell Chase brings ball in after opponents score. 118 I ft fell COACHES PUSH FOR EXCELLENCE Far upper page, Wayne Wesley, Cross Country, Wrestling, Ass ' t. Track. Upper Row L-R, Bob Thompson, Ass ' t Football, Girls Basketball, David Buckley, Ass ' t Wrestling, Baseball. Mike Ball, Frosh Football. Bob Wilson, Ath- letic Director, Basketball. Middle Row L-R, Dave Runholt, Frosh Basketball. Dale Vieau, Tennis, Ass ' t. Basketball George Ber- eolos. Volleyball. Bottom Row l- R, Ted Karras, Ass ' t Football, Her- shel Stivers, Football, lee Turner, Soccer. Don Shryok, Track. People who need people are the luckiest people in the world , so the song goes. We share, laugh, cry, smile, fight with the people that are a part of the Tech world. In four years we encounter quite a few people, some nice, some not so nice. Human relationships are fragile and we have the power to make or break them. In spite of the outcome we as members of this society must work for the com- mon good. What we determine is good is our final statement as an individual. Top left. Dr. Frank Sanders, Superintendent of Schools. Top, center, Mr. Walter B. Sim- pson, principal. Top right, Mr. W. Lawrence Thwing, school city media director. Center, Ms. Ruth Tanner, assistant principal. Center right, Dr. Steve Watson, assistant principal. Bottom, Mr. Andy Adaska, director of voca- tional and adult education. LU h- Cxi I — LD 2 o O ' 5 LU 122 DR. CONGREVE SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Willard Congreve was most comfortable when at work and even during his illness he maintained close contact with his work. Above, Dr. Congreve describes one of his proposals for the future of the school system during a school city wide teachers meeting. Below, Dr. Congreve ponders a suggestion regarding a school decision. On November 29, 1979, the Hammond Public School system lost their superintendent of schools. Dr. Willard Congreve died after battling cancer. Along with his job as superintendent, Dr. Congreve was the or- ganist at the First Pres- bytarian Church. He and his wife, Beth, organized the Hammond Area Youth Choir in 1977. Dr. Congreve asked that his body be do- nated to Indiana Uni- versity for educational purposes. He had the philosophy that learning goes on after the life process has ended. A Christian, an Educa- tor and a Humanitarian, made him valuable to the School City of Ham- mond and thus, his de- parture leaves a void to many. His love for the Arts and especially Mu- sic, makes one realize that some songs will never be sung again. A great man has passed among us. 123 Row one, left lo right, Mary Aaron, Special Ed., Science, B.S. Nebraska Univ., Loretta Argerus, Reading— English, B.A., M.S. Purdue Univ., Jim Arges, Physical Ed., B.S. Indiana State Univ., Marga- ret Arndt, Counselor, B.A., M.S. DePaul Univ. Row two, George Bereolos, English, Volleyball, B.S. In- diana Univ., M.S. Univ. of Illinois, David Buckley, Special Ed. Shop, Baseball, Ass ' t. Wrestling, B.S., M.S. Indiana Univ., Ronald Cappelletti, Algebra- Math, Math Dept. Chairman, B.S., M.A. Purdue Univ., Kermit Clyne, Counselor, A.B., M.S., Indiana Univ. Row three, Mary Cook, English Dept. Chair- person, B.S. Indiana Univ., M.S. Purdue Univ., James Cowthran Jr., Business Ed., B.A. Wile Col- lege M.A. Chicago State Univ. Center; Mr. Yednak works with plants in greenhouse. ■a Row four, Muriel Dix, English, M.A. Univ. of Chi- cago, Adolph Egyed, Foundry-Metal Shop, B.S. In- diana Univ. Row five, Ted Erikson, Chemistry, Physics, Swimming, M.S., B.S. Illinois Tech. Peter R. Feikema, Special Ed., English, B.A. Trinity Christian, James H. Ford, Foods, VICA Foods, B.S. Purdue, M.S. Chicago State Univ., Gail Granback, Ad- vanced Foods, Freshmen Sponsor, B.S., M.A. Ball State Univ. Row Six, Richard Holmes, Social Stud- ies, Purdue Univ., Jeffrey Jacobson, Art, B.S. In- diana Univ., Mary Jay, Home Economics, Cheer- leader Sponsor, B.S. Purdue Univ., Denise L. Johnson, Journalism, Newspaper Advisory, B.S. In- diana Univ. Row one, left to right, Billie lones, Business Dept. B.S. Southern Univ., M.S. Governors State, Gener- ose W. )ones, (|onesy), Math, Senior Class and Pom-Pon Sponsor, A.B., M.A. Colorado Univ., The- odore G. Karras, Ass ' t. Football Coach, B.S. Health Physical Education Indiana Univ., Arch Kennedy, Welding Instructor, VICA Welding. Row two, Dar- lene Kolanowski, Math-Algebra, Junior Class Spon- sor, B.S., M.S. Purdue, Paul G. Compier, Appliance Repair, John Krull, Industrial Electronics, VICA Electric, B.S. Purdue, M.S. Chicago State, Donna Kula, Spanish, Social Studies, M.S., B.S. Indiana Univ. Row three, Gregory J. Ladd, Theatre Instruc- tor-Director, Thespians, Chart, Tech Times Advisor, Quill Scroll, B.A. Purdue, M.S. Indiana Univ., Ted Lazarz, Machine Shop, B.S. Purdue, M.S. Indiana State. Center: Bonita Jones and Heidi Housty serve Mr. Clyne at Faculty-Staff Christmas party. ' ' ft ' V. mx . Row four, Lawrence J. Maka, Mathematics, B.S., M.A., Ball State, Darrell Mazura, Business Chair- person, M.S., Indiana State. Row five, J.T. McCollough, Drafting, V.I.C.A. Drafting, B.S. Pur- due. Sandra McQuigg, Intensive Office Lab Coor- dinator, B.S., Murray State, M.S., Indiana State. Shirley Mehleck, School Nurse, B.S. Indiana State, R.N., B.S., M.S., Indiana University, losegh Meyer, Printing, Purdue. Row six, Jeffery Peterson, L.D. E.D., Special Ed., Governor’s State. Michael Pra- muk, English, Co-sponsor Sophomore Class and Cheerleaders, B.S., Indiana University. James Riz- zuti. Auto I, B.D., Purdue. Edward Rudd, Math, Se- nior Sponsor, B.S., Illinois State. 125 FACULTY DECREASES Row one, left to right, Mr. A. Velligan, Business Ed., C.O.E., B.S., M.S. Indiana State Univ. Dale Vieau, History, Tennis, Basketball, B.S., M.S. Indiana Univ. John Wagner, History, B.S., M.S. Indiana Univ. Nancy Werner, Home Ec., Dept. Chairman, Home Ec. Club, B.S., M.S. Indiana State Univ. Row two, Wayne Wesley, History, Chairper- son Social Studies, Cross Country Wrestling, Track, Tiger Track Club, B.S. Ball State Univ., M.A. Univ. of Chicago. Bobbie ). Williams, English, Sophomore Class Sponsor, B.S. Univ. of Ark., M.A. Indiana Univ. Rosalee Williams, Home Ec., M.S. Indiana State Univ. Robert A. Wilson, Science, Basketball, Athletic Director, Financial Manager, B.S., M.S. Indiana State Univ. Row three, Frances Winter, Math, B.S., M.S. Univ. of Wisconsin. Alice Wood, Sewing, B.S., M.S. Purdue. Row four, Mark Yednak, Biology, Swimming, NHS Sponsor, B.S. Purdue. Boyd D. Zink, Pipefitting, B.S., M.S. Purdue Univ. Bottom left. Gregg Ladd helps organize the yearbook. Bottom left. Nancy Carlson seeks advice of Mr. Talabay. Row one, left to right, O. Shreffler, Exploratory Graphics, B.S. Moorhead State U., M.S. Chicago, S.U. Don J. Shryock, Mechanical Drawing, Track and Field, B.S., M.S. Ball State Univ. Velma M. Snyder, Choral Music Director, Folk Singers, Student Council, B.S., Anderson College, M.S. Univ. of Illinois. Pat Sohacki, Data Processing. Row Two, left to right, William Speelmon, Distributive Educ. Coordinator, D.E.C.A. B.S. Culver-Stockton College, M.S. Indiana Univ. Mary- Stark, English, B.A. Purdue Univ, M.S. Purdue Univ. Michael Stecyk, Industrial Coop. Training Coordinator, V.I.C.A., I.C.T., B.S. Purdue Univ. M.S. In- diana St. Judith A. Stewart, Child Development, B.A. Univ. of Michigan, M.S. Purdue Univ. C.A.S. Univ. of Chicago. Row three, left to right, Herschel Stivers, Auto Shop, Var- sity Football, V.I.C.A. David Talabay, Lead Counselor, B.A. Indiana Univ. M.S. Purdue Univ. Row four, left to right, Ju- dith Thompson, Media Specialist, Junior Class Sponsor, B.S. M.S. Purdue Univ. Lee Turner, Pre-Building Trades, V.I.C.A., Soccer, B.S. Purdue Univ. Bottom left, Mr. Maka and Mr. Wesley score in the junior-faculty volleyball game. Right, Mr. Bereolos escorts Dana Flora at Homecoming. THE MANY HANDS Top left, Eloise Smith, head secretary, Helen Eck- ard, clerk typist, Bernadine Tyler, treasurer. Center, left, Iris D. Brooks, clerk typist, Annette Captain, Guidance Office Secretary, Helen London, atten- dance aide. Bottom, left. Candy Tsolakas, Adult Education, Goldie Hodal, attendance aide, Man- phine Lee, attendance aide. WHO MAKE TECH WORK Top left. Cafeteria staff, Alice Kalina, Julie Fryer, Dolo- res Ftellems, Nancy Wallace, Maria Quiroz, Marge Shieman. Top right, Frank Kowal, head custodian. Center left, Audio-Visual staff, seated, Olga Chovanec, Mary Kay Vince, Robert Flarris |r. Standing, Dorothy Worland, Joyce Doughty. Center, Richard Edmon, Custodial staff. Center right, lack Murray, custodial staff. Bottom left, Jacquelynn Sims, attendance aide. Bottom center, Marie Cuidodti. Bottom right, sitting, Helen Franks, Margaret Turack, |ohn Williams, Olga Marshall, Clidie Harris. Standing, Margaret Cox, Christ- ine McPipe, Viola O ' Bannon, Irene Carr. y 129 As I look back at the past four school years of my life, I find that things were really easier than they seemed. I recall waking up on a school morning and wishing that the world would go away. Beginning my Freshman year, I remember enjoying the good times there were. Re- membering the look on Nina Ortegon ' s face when she was elected Freshman princess, and the times of Frosh football were ex- citing. That was the year when Ricky Bau- tista was voted Best Offensive Player , Bra- Ion )ohnson was voted Best Defensive Player and Randy Bautista and Dave Har- mon were voted as the players with the Best Mental Attitude . The young cheerleaders aided school spirit to Freshman sports, they included: Dana Flora, Nina Ortegon, Sandy Stotts and Pam Jones. As a Sophomore I felt more welcome and more confident of myself than I did when I was as a Freshman. It brought me a choice of classes and a feeling of belonging. I recall the pride of winning first place for the best class float at homecoming and the fun of homecoming itself. Being a Junior was tough, but fun. My classes may have become more difficult, but I managed to get by. To begin the year, the junior class won second place at home- coming, in the best float category. Mike Bo- husz was voted Mr. Tech Spirit and Sandy Stotts was voted lunior princess. At the end of the school year, Dana Flora was voted lu- nior Prom Queen. Before I realized, my senior year had crept up on me. I stopped to visualize the many activities that surrounded me. The Threatre Department presented Briga- doon , Dracula , and Pippin . Home- coming brought excitement to my mind and it also brought back memories. Elaine Rami- rez was crowned homecoming queen at halftime of the homecoming game. Now I can clearly see that I had more fun than pain at Tech. Only memories remain now that I am a graduate of Tech. Top left, Bonita Jones, president. Top Center, John Madeka, vice president, top right, Debbie Shaw, secretary. Center left, Cindy Ruiz, treasurer. Center right, Heidi Housty, social chairman. Bottom, members of the senior advisory board, standing, left to right. Matt Gootee, Mary Gawron, Otis Brewer, Becky Capps, sitting, Tammy Crain and Heidi Housty. ISO Outstanding Seniors, bottom row, left to right, Chris Cross, Toni Ramirez, Elaine Ramirez, Dolores jurick. Missy Hanaway. Second row, John Madeka, Cindy Ruiz, Paul Beitler, Bralon Johnson. Third row, Nancy Carlson, Elda Lopez, Rob Grabill, Becky Capps, Mike Bohusz, Mary Cawron. Fourth row, Liz Sadler, Kathy Martin, Kim Carlton, Otis Brewer. Top row, Roy Washington, Sandy Stotts, David Harmon, Nina Ortegon, Jose Marcano. NOBODY DOES IT BETTER . . . CLASS OF ' 80 PROVES IT! Reinstating a long needed tradi- tion, the faculty nominated and se- lected members of the senior class who possessed various qualities that distinguished students from the majority as strong leaders in the classroom and leadership ca- pacities. They were chosen on the basis of contribution to the school and community. They are the stu- dents who usually give their utmost for the betterment of the world they have functioned in for their past four years. It is now their re- sponsibility to give a positive con- tribution to society. 131 Top, Nancy Carlson, Valedictorian. Top right, top ten seniors, left to right, )ohn Madeka, Liz Sadler, Becky Capps, Nancy Carlson, Mary Cawron, Cindy Ruiz, not pictured, Sandy Stotts, Claudia Seljan, David Harmon, Debbie Shaw. Center left, |ohn Madeka, Salutatorian. Center, Boys and Girls State Delegates, Mary Cawron, Becky Capps, Paul Beitler, |ohn Madeka. Cen- ter right, Mary Gawron, Indiana State Summer Honors Program. Bottom, Mrs. Generose (ones, senior class sponsor. Mr. Edward Rudd, senior class sponsor 132 ■JLi. DAVID ALEXANDER, ERIC ALEX- ANDER, HOWARD ALSPAH. |EFF ASBELL— Football 1-4, Swim- ming 1-4, Baseball 1-4, Let- termens Club 1-4, VICA Welding 3-4. VALERIE ELAINE AUSTIN, Pom Pons 2,3, Home Ec. 1,2. D.E. 3,4, VICA 2,3. RICHARD BAPST- Thespian 2-4, Hello Dolly 2, Stair- case 2, How To Succeed 2, Dinner 2, Superstar 3, Music Man 3, Tea- house 4, Brigadoon 4. LAW- RENCE BAPTIST. ROSIE LEE BAR- BER. RANDALL G. BAUTISTA— Football 1-4, Wrestling 1-3, Soccer 2-4, Lettermens Club 3,4, VICA Electric 4, Quill Scroll 4, Tech Times 1,2, Chart Sports Editor 3,4, Lettermen Sec.-Treas. 4. RICH- ARD |. BAUTISTA-Football 1-4, Soccer 3,4, Wrestling 1, Swim- ming 2, Lettermens Club 3,4, Chart Staff 4. PAUL BEITLER JR. - Football 1, Student Council 2-4, Quill Scroll 4, National Honor Society 3,4, Student Council Sec. 4, Freshmen Class Pres. 1, Advi- sory Board 3, Thespians 2,4, Chart Advs. Editor 4, Chart Staff 3,4, Boys State Delegate, Outstanding Senior, Hello Dolly 2, Staircase 2, Dracula 4. MIKE BOHUSZ-Ten- nis 3,4, Football 3,4 Swimming 2,3, Soccer 2-4, Wrestling 4, Let- termens Club 3,4, Thespians 4, Dracula 4, Outstanding Senior. JAMES M. BRATTEN — D.E. 4. OTIS BREWER-Football 1-4, Bas- ketball 1-4, Baseball 1,2,4, Let- termans Club 2,3,4, Vica 3,4, Advi- sory Board 3,3, Outstanding Senior. JEROME BROWN. Bonita Jones works on the photo copy machine in the I.O.L. class. VINCENT F. BURNS— Basketball 1, V.I.C.A. 2,3,4, Eboneers 4, Cafe- teria 3,4. CLENNA |. BUSH-D.E. 4, Efome Ec. 1-4, Publications 3, Who ' s Who among American High School Students 3. LINDA BUSH— Home Ec. 1-4, Powder Puff 4, Photographer Home Ec. BECKY CAPPS— J.V. Volleyball 1 Biochemics Club 4, National Honor Society 3,4 Tres. 4, Vica Foods 3, Vica Sec. 4, Student Council 3, Advisory Board 3,4, Girls State Delegate, Outstanding Senior. NANCY LINNEA KERSTIN LEE CARLSON— Basketball 1,3, Track 1, Thespians 1-4, Thespian Tres. 2, Vice- Pres 3, Pres. 4, Na- tional Honor Society 3,4, Student Council 4, Biochemics Club 4, Chart Staff, Copy Ed. 2 Valedicto- rian, D.A.R. Award, Outstanding Senior, George Washington 1, Fo- rum 1, Done To Death 1, Hello Dolly 1, Staircase 2, Dinner 2, Su- perstar 3, Teahouse 3, Brigadoon 4, Dracula 4. KIMBERLY CARL- TON— Volleyball 2,3, Track 2, Folk Singers 4, Home Ec. 2, Varsity Cheerleader 3-4, Junior Board of Directors for Hoosier State Bank 4, Freshman Sec. 1, How To Suc- ceed 2, Music Man 3, Guys Dolls 4. MICHAEL COBB. TAMMY CRAIN. CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM CROSS-Thespians 2,3,4, Hello Dolly 2, Staircase 2, Dinner 2, Superstar 3, Music Man 3, Teahouse 3, Brigadoon 4, Dra- cula 4, Outstanding Senior. FRANK DELGADO |R.-Boys Chorus 2, Mixed Glee 3, Concert Choir 4. LLOYD A. DIEHL— Audio-Visual 1,2,3,4. BRENDA DORSEY. KELVIN ELAM-Tennis 1-3, Football 4, Swimming 3, Soc- cer 1-4, Vica Sec. 3. FELICIA EVANS. KAREN FETTERHOFF- Home Ec. 1-4. Above, Kathy Martin tells Norma Maldonado, Hey Norma I got it. DANA LYNNETT FLORA-Track 1.2.4, Volleyball 2,3,4, Cheer- leader 1,3,4, C.A.A. 4, Student Council 1. GLORIA FLORES. LISA G. FRAZIER— D.E. 4. EUGENE GAJEWSKI. ZOILA GARATE. MARY LOUISE GAWRON-Stu- dent Council 3,4, Biochemics 4, N.H.S. 3,4, President 4, Thespians 3.4, Treasurer 4, Class President 2, Advisory 3,4, Superstar 3, Briga- doon 4, Dracula 4, Girls State Rep. 3, American Aux. 3,4, Outstanding Senior 4. DOREEN GONZALEZ. MATTHEW W. GOOTEE-Stu- dent Council 1,2,4, A.V. Aide 1,2, D.E. 3,4, Thespians 4, Senior Advi- sory 4, Sound System and Video Tape Crew— Threatre 1,2, Dracula 4, Guys and Dolls 4, Senior Class Spirit 4. ROBERT GRABILL. DEBRA GREEN. CINDIA GUZ- MAN. MISSY HANAWAY-Track 1, Swimming 2, Tennis 2,4, Thes- pians 2,3,4, Student Council 3,4, Home Ec. 1, Speech and Debate 2,3, (unior Class Rep. 3, Yearbook 2,3, Outstanding Senior 4, Hello Dolly 2, Staircase 2, Dinner 2, Su- perstar 3, Teahouse 3, Brigadoon 4. DAVID DWAYNE HARMON- Football 1,2, N.H.S. 3,4, Folk Sing- ers 2,4, Concert Choir 2,3,4, VI CA 2.3.4, Junior Board 3, Music Advi- sory Committee 2, How To Suc- ceed 2, Music Man 3, Outstanding Senior. LINDA HERNANDEZ. LYDIA MARY HINOJOSA. MARY HOBBS. HEIDI ELIZABETH HOUSTY— Thespians 4, Folk Sing- ers 4, Senior Social Chairperson 4, Music Man 3, Brigadoon 4, Guys and Dolls 4. BRALON JOHN- SON— Football 1-4, Wrestling 1-4, Track 1-4, Lettermens Club 2-4, President 4, Outstanding Senior, Mr. Tech Spirit 4. Above, Elda Lopez gets herself ready for the start of the pom pons routine. BONUS (ONES— Pom Pons 2,4, Thespians 2,3,4, Student Council 3,4, Social Chairman 2, Senior Class Pres., Staircase 2. Tech Times 4. )ADA (ONES. DOLORES ANN JURICK-Track 1, Thespians 1-4, Student Council 3,4, Powder Puff 3,4, Aqua Babe 1,2,3, Thes- pian Tres. 3, Vice-Pres. 4, Chart Staff 4, Forum 1, You Can ' t Take it With You 1, Hello Dolly 2, Stair- case 2, Dinner 2, Superstar 3, Tea- house 3, Brigadoon 4, Guys Dolls 4, Best Thespian Award 3, Outstanding Senior. KAY KO- CHEVAR. BILL ). KUMALA-Foot- ball 3, Track 2, V.I.C.A. 3. DOYLE LAND. |AMES LARSON. LE DINH NCOCLONG. CARMEN LIN- DSEY. ELDA R. LOPEZ-Tennis I- 4, Manager of Boys Tennis 3, Powder Puff 3,4, Student Council 3,4, Sec. 3, Pres. 4, Aqua Babes 1,2,3, Home Ec. Social Chairman 1, Pom Pons 1-4, Girls Chorus 1, Thespian 1 ,2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 2, So- cial Chairman 3, Who ' s Who among American High School Students, Outstanding Senior, Fo- rum 1, Hello Dolly 2, Dinner 2, Superstar 3, Brigadoon 4, Dracula 4, Guys Dolls 4. |OHN PETER MADEKA-Cross Country 2,3, Football 1,4, Wrestling 1-4, Track 1-4, Decathalon 3,4, National Honor Society 3,4, Student Coun- cil 1-3, V.I.C.A. 2-4, Biochemics Club 4, Vice-Pres. 4, Pres., Bi- ochemics 4, Hoosier Boys State, Outstanding Senior. NORMA MALDONADO— J.V. Basketball 1,2, Varsity Volleyball 2,3,4, D.E. 4, Pom Pons 2, Tech Times 2,3, Chart Staff 2,3,4. PATTY MARA- VILIA-Varsity Volleyball 3,4, Var- sity Basketball 3, B-Team Basket- ball 1, Soccer Slat 2,3,4. |OSE MANUEL MARCANO— Thespians 4, Music Advisory Committee 3,4, Folk Singers 2,3,4, How To Suc- ceed 2, Music Man 3, Brigadoon 4, Guys Dolls 4, Outstanding Senior. KATHY ANN MARTIN- Varsity Track 1,2,4, Varsity Volley- ball 2,3,4, Mat Maid 4, Quill Scroll 4, G.A.A. 4, Student Council 1-4, Pom Pons 2-4, Aqua Babe 2,3, Freshman Tres., Advisory Board 4, Student Council Sec. 4, Basketball Homecoming Princess 4, Quill Scroll Pres. 4, Tech Times 1-4, Asst. ED. 3, Editor 4, Chart Staff f ,2, Co-Ass ' t ed 2. RHONDA MARTIN. JENNIFER JO MASON. ORALIA MEDINA. BRIAN MORENZ. Sandy Stotts and Kathy Martin take off after receiving the football during the Se- nior vs Junior powder puff game, which seniors won 27-0. DEBORAH MORGAN— Basket- ball 1, Track 1,2, Thespians 1-4, Forum 1, Hello Dolly 3, Dinner 2, Superstar 3. CHERYL NOLBER- TOWICZ. THOMAS ). NOR- DYKE. CAROLINA ORTEGON- Tennis 1-4, Cheerleading 1-4, Aqua Babes 2,3, Homecoming Princess 1, Powder Puff 3,4, Con- cert Choir 3,4, Folk Singers 3,4, Girls Quartet 4, Thespians 3,4, Who ' s Who Among American High School Students 3, Out- standing Senior, How to Succeed 2, Superstar 3, Music Man 3, Guys Dolls 4. TERESA PHILLIPS. IAMES POWELL-Track 4, Cross Country 3, Basketball 1. ROBERT POWERS. ELAINE RAMIREZ— Varsity Volleyball 2,3,4, Girls Track 2, Soccer Stat 2,3,4, National Honor Society 3,4, Sec. 4, Student Council 2,3,4, Outstanding Senior, Football Homecoming Queen 4, Sec. 2, Sec. 3, Tech Times 1 , Chart Staff 2,3. ANTONIA RAMIREZ— Volleyball 3,4, Soccer Stat 2,3,4, National Honor Society 3,4, Vice- Pres. 4, Powder Puff 3, Student Council 3,4, Vice Pres. 2,3. WINI- GENE M. RILEY— D.E. 4, Tech Times 1,2,3. TIM RITTER. CY- NTHIA ANN RUIZ-Soccer Stat 1- 4, Powder Puff 3,4, Student Coun- cil 4, Quill Scroll 4, National Honor Society 3,4, Who ' s Who Among American High School Students, Outstanding Senior, Tech Times 1,2, Chart Staff 2,3,4, Chart Editor 3,4, Class Tres. 2,3,4. LIZ SADLER-Powder Puff 3, Aqua Babes 1,2,3, Biochemics 4, National Honor Society 3,4, Out- standing Senior, Student Council 2. MICHELLE SCOTT. CAROL SEBENSTE. Toni and Elaine Ramirez talk over a few things before starting their work in C.O.E. CLAUDIA SELJAN— Track 1,2, Home Ec. 1, National Honor So- ciety 3,4, Thespians 2,3, Hello Dolly 2, Dinner 2, Staircase 2, Su- perstar 3. (AMES SENDEiAS. VI- DAL O. SENDEJAS— Cross Coun- try 1-4, Basketball 1, Track 1-4, Lettermens Club 2,3,4, Tres. 3, Vice-Pres 4. )OHN SESSUM. DEBORAH SHAW— National Honor Society 3,4, Powder Puff 3. BECKY SIMONES. IOHN STALEY. IACKLYN STANEK-Track 1,2, Volleyball 23,4, Basketball Stat 3.4, Aqua Babe 1-3, C.A.A. 4, Home Ec. 1,2,3, Band 1,2,3, Tech Times 1-4, Superstar 3. MARK A. STEMPER— Football 1,4, Folk Sing- ers 4, Concert Choir 3,4, Printing 2.3.4, Tech Times 1, Music Man 3, Guys Dolls 4. SANDRA A. STOTTS— Track 1, Volleyball 2,3,4, Basketball 1,2,3, Cheerleading 1- 4, Powder Puff 3,4, Aqua Babe 2,3, National Honor Society 3,4, Thes- pians 4, G.A.A. Pres. 4, Student Council 1,3, Vice-Pres 4, Music Advisory Chairperson 4, Folk Singers 4, Concert Choir 3,4, Bas- ketball Princess 3, Outstanding Senior, Basketball Homecoming Queen 4, How to Succeed 2, Mu- sic Man 3, Brigadoon 4, Guys and Dolls 4, Dracula 4. CYNTHIA ANN VILLANUEVA-Tech Times staff 3,4, Quill and Scroll 4, Publi- cations 1,2, Tennis 1,2,3, Track 2, Aqua Babe 2,3,4, C.A.A. 4, Home ec. 3,4, Student Council 1,4, Thes- pians 4, Teahouse 3, Music Man 3, Brigadoon 4, Girls Chorus 2, Mixed Glee 3, Concert Choir 4. ROBERT WALKER. TYRONE WILLIAMS. THOSE WERE THE DAYS Below— Chris Cross and Mike Bohusz at dress rehearsal for DRACULA ' ' . Right, Nancy Carlson and Dolores Jurick in different thoughts during the game. q 9 u Q_ o o LU LD Top, the victorious members of the Senior Powder Puff Squad smile for their victory picture over the Juniors. Cen- ter left, Cindy Ruiz, Matt Gootee and Sandy Stotts react with the crowd after the halftime ceremony. Center right, Mark Stemper works one of the presses in the print shop. Bottom, Mr. Simpson watches last years Homecoming Queen, Belinda Cooper crown the new victor, Elaine Ramirez. 4V m V ■ ' %■ . Jr ' 81 ... LARGEST CLASS Here at Tech, the junior Class contains more students than any of the other classes. Perhaps in some cases unique, since they were the only class to be late for the Homecoming parade and thus decided to have their own parade. Ask most juniors what is on their mind and prom is the word. To raise money for their special day, the juniors sold candy, stuffed animals, and date books, hoping to give the se- nior class a memorable eve- ning. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Kolanowski and Mrs. Thompson, this class hopes to gain and grow in experi- ences before they fill the role of being the senior class of 1981 . Top left. Junior class officers, left to right, Debbie Nichols, treasurer, Linda Turner, secretary, Rhea Kuntz, president. Not pictured, Connie Bolt, vice president. Top center, Mrs. Dolly Kolanowski, sponsor. Top right, Mrs. Judy Thompson, sponsor. Middle left, Joe Jones isn ' t really too worried about how he gets to class. Memtrers of the junior class advi- sory board, top to bottom, Gail Wilson, Debbie Mudd, Mylinda Holbrook, Rob- ert Hidalgo, Naomi Lee, Cyndee Hel- lems. Bottom, members of junior girls powder puff team smile in spite of their defeat by the senior girls. Opposite page, bottom right, Tom Spoor looks to see if his picture is up with the other presidents. Laurie Adkins Robert Allen Danny Alonzo Kirk Andrews Loretta Armstrong (anice Austin Brett Badgley Jeff Badgley Bill Bali Kevin Baptist Chris Basham Regis Beck Ron Bennett )ohn Best Connie Bolt Dedra Brooks Mike Butler Albert Campbell Sherry Cohen David Conroy Martha Cunningham jerry Delgado Martha DeLuna Sherry Diaz Carolyn Dorsey Gerald Doughty Theresa Farmer Tony Faught Esther Flores Greg Flores Tim Francque Barry ' Frazier Cindy Fulkerson • r- r V A 4k AAktvArv , T T ' n ? M 4 • .n j, Charies Gamblin 71 ! Leo Garcia Renee Geary Mark Gill Dana Gordon Martha Green Joyce Hagan Edwina Hailey Wanda Hailey Jeff Hallmark Cindy Haynes Cyndee Hellems Latreacha Henderson Lupe Hernandez Robert Hidalgo Mylinda Holbrook Eugene Hopson Penny Hunter Phillip Jacobson Dave Janiszewski Alma Jimenez Anthony Johnson Sherroen Johnson Joe Jones Frank Knapik Pat Knight Bruce Krause Rhea Kuntz Brian Larson Sheila LeDay Naomi Lee Carlas Lewis Sharon Lockett Jose Lopez Rosie Lopez Tony Lopez Arthur Lozano Cain Manley Nilda Marcano Harry Mason Wayne McNair Leland Mediana Abel Medrano Rosemary Mendoza Debbie Mudd Richard Napier Debbie Nichols Kim Novak lanice Oiler Allison Parrish Sandy Patterson James Peacock Diane Popa Eric Price Danny Ramirez Rosie Ramirez Deidra Reynolds Tommy Richards Pat Ridgell Mike Sanchez Thelma Sanchez Todd Sanders James Scott Kevin Scott James Seifert Jim Sendejas Sam Settle Zadie Shelton Sly Sikora Don Smith Marie Smith Elliot Watson Angelia Watts Mandy White Margret Wick John Williams Ted Wills Gail Wilson Kristy Wilson Tracy Wilson Janice Writt Jeff Yudis Angie Zack Tom Spoor Mary Ann Stanford Ron Szyndrowski Marlon Taylor Cynthia Tellez David Timko Chuck Townsend Rene Trevino Linda Turner Ed Upshaw Rick Valle Mark Wagner Charmaine Walker Mark Walker Sandra Walder David Wallace 144 ' 82 FOLLOW TECH STYLE Top left, Sophomore Class Offi- cers, left to right, David Sanchez, vice president, Ada Martinez, treasurer, Jeff Rodgers, president, Theresa Doughty, secretary. Top center, Mrs. Bobbie Williams, sponsor. Top right, Mr. Mike Pra- muk, sponsor. The Sophomores are the tenth grade students here at Tech. They are the under- classmen who have proved to be the most rambunctious class of the 1979-1980 school year. Besides just setting an en- thusiastic example, the Soph- omores are represented in Student Council activities and other school programs. The personalities of this class range from class clown to class athlete and have proven to be a tri- umphant breed of Tigers. Dannetta Adkins Irma Aguirre Yolanda Alcala Danny Amador Gwen Ashley Janet Ayers Kevin Ball Larry Basham Diana Basfardo Bill Baumgarte Susan Boswinkle Cindy Brown Center left, Donald Kalina pounds out his frustrations in theatre class. Center right, Regina Cox receives an award from Mrs. Jones at the spring social. David Cortez Robert Cortez Ceno Covarrubias Regina Cox Mike Croson Ron Culver Leslie Dabbs David Dahms Arthur Darnell Carl Dazey Teresa Doughty Rebecca Dukes Todd Einsele Dorothy Elza )ohn Emigh Dennis Evan s Bryan Fleming Tony Flores Chris Fulkerson Lynell Calloway Kent Galvan lames Burkhalter )oe Butler lames Campbell Bob Captain Dan Cardin Bonnie Carlson Codoy Carpenter Frank Chance Irnell Chase Vernell Chase Adam Colvin Tim Conroy 146 Barry Garton Camilo Garza Domingo Garza Yolanda Garza Sandy Gray Dennis Guerra Henry Gutierrez Loretta Gutierrez Al Guzman Chuck Hamilton Georgine Hemphill Mitch Henderson )oe Hendricks Corina Hernandez Romana Hernandez Diane Herring Debra Hill Sylvester Hill Sandy Hudison Althea Hutton Glenn Ingram Charles Johnson Janet Judson Ted Jurick Donald Kalina Billy Kincaid Rick Kizman Lora Knight Richard Knight Frank Kuntz John Larson Greg Lee Karen Lockett Yolanda Lopez Kim Maddox Jeff Mantel Theresa Maravilla Ada Martinez Bill Martinez Jewell Mathias Chris McCarty Pat McCormick Mark McFarland Lisa McWilliams Nethan Medina Belinda Medrano Wayne Micka Donna Miller Sherry Molden Maxine Montejano Terry Moroe )oy Pachowicz Vickie Pachowicz Bill Page Billy Patterson Gloria Pena Tonny Przewoznik Calistro Puentez Diana Quiles Wil Ramirez Linda Reyes Richard Rogers Quanita Richards Diane Riley Gerry Robinson Jeff Rodgers Mark Rodriquez Ray Rodriquez Sheri Roy Roberta Rumsey David Sanchez Teresa Santos Renee Short Richard Smith Robert Snider Wanda Taylor Joe Tellez Georgia Tolar Pete Vargas Leslie Vargo Maurice Washington Doug Weaver Dennis Webb Chuck Webster Kenneth Williams Linda Wills Ken Wilson )ohn Wolff J. T. Woods Robert Worland lames Wright Right, Freshman Class Officers, Left to right, Bertha Aguirre, vice president, Kathy Nichols, secre- tary, Marie Holly, treasurer, Kim Flora, president. Above, Ms. Gail Granback, sponsor. Left, Mrs. Arna Younger, sponsor. GREENIES ENTER TECH Being new to the Tech ter- ritory, the freshman class took to the halls with terror and anticipation. Trying to fit in without being obvious the newest members of the Tech world adjusted to the class schedules and the regulations of the high school. In spite of their size, they joined the various activities and athletics with enthusiasm and naive- ness. The sign of this new class were witnessed with their Homecoming float, par- ticipation in music and theatre, and on the fields and floors of the sports picture. Terry Adar Berlha Agurirle Dino Arroyo Tina Baptist )ohn Barber Sidney Barber Below, Brian Dunn shows his spirit by riding of the class float. Right, Paula McGuire looks at her pattern in the sewing class. Debbie Barlow Robert Barraza Consuello Barrios Cathy Becker Carl Brandon Penney Bridgmon 150 Delmira Brooks Anthony Brown Elida Cantu Curtis Carlisle Laura Casillas Arlene Collins Neal Collins Rusty Cook Tammy Damron Clayton Davis Trudy DeRyke Margaret Donnelly Debbie Dotson Tyrone Doty Tom Doughty Veronica DuLuna Brian Dunn Denise Duszynski Alicia Early Kevin Ellis Rose Ezell Thomas Fetterhoff Kim Flora Thersa Frazier Debbie Fulton Wi If redo Galarza Starla Gardner Shane Geary |oyce Gonzales Richard Gonzalez Tina Gorman April Grabill George Gutierrez Richard Gutierrez Dwight Hall Mary Hampton Wayne Hartman Bryan Hensley Edwin Hernan- dez Norma Hernan- dez April Herrera Marie Holley Dale Hubbard Tim Irwin James Jackson Brad Jenkins Ireme Jimenez Sherman Johnson Sherese Jones Gerald Kalina Joey Kerr John Kerr Roena Kincaid Pat Koble Angelia Kozlowski Steve Krukowski John Kubacki Lotti Larson Mike Laws Sandy Letson Mike Lindsey Mark Lindsley Michael Lopez Robert Lynch Jim Mack Mike Magee losephine Maldo- nado Patty Manning 152 Rosie Palacios Adam Paradise Julie Patrick David Peach Tim Peevyhouse Ken Martin Peggy Mason Mike Mathews Teresa Mathias Ron McCarty Paula McGuire Oscar Medina Denise Mincone Anthony Mitchell jill Naugle Robert Nava Darien Nesome Kathy Nichols Alfonzo Nieto Aaron Noble Fran Novakavich Ken Orr Annie Ortiz julian Ramos Sam Ratkay Sam Rhoden Brian Ritter Lisa Ritter lames Rodriguez Manuel Rodriguez Robert Rumsey Steve Russell Mary Sagala David Salazar Ewvence Saldivar Touby Sales Billy Sanchez Nora Sanchez lerry Sanders Patricia Sanders Jim Sands Carol Segers Tracy Shelton Sandra Shipp John Siple Susan Smith Jeff Smulski Shawn Southard Harry Sulcer Andrew Tabor Pam Teumek Tina Thomas Mamie Tolbert Rachelle Tymer Cary Ulnstan Ruben Valdes Roy Valdez Carl Valliat James Vinyard Bruce Watson Tonya Wells Tonya White Charles Wick Bill Wicks William Wilson Alexander W ' oods Patti Yobbka CARING SHARING TOGETHER Top right, Cheerleaders-S. Stotts, K. Novak. L. Novak, and T. Santos try to keep warm before the start of the parade. Middle left, Angie Zack gives a helping hand to Chris Cross. Middle, Elda Lopez congratulates Elaine Ramirez after queen crowning ceremony. Middle right, Ted lurick looks over shoulder of Leslie Vargo for a few helpful ideas. Bottom left, C. Scott and P. Leber look on while Mrs. Wood helps C. Dorsey cut out pattern. Bottom middle, Elda Lopez show a good student, teacher relationship while she has a fun time with Mr. Ladd. Bottom right. Stu- dents work together on library Christmas Tree. To really be a part of the Tech world in- volves much of the philosophy that “no man is an island . If we really want to share and care together it requires commitment and dedication to oneself, others, and any other activity that is part of the school day . . . and then some. If we are to grow, then we must learn to accept one another for what they are worth and more importantly, is that we learn from each other, by learning what and what not to do. The best learning situation is the human experience, and those who do not bother to be involved are the losers. ADVERTISING The world of business and industry surrounds our Tech world. The Calmet Region known for its industry and steel mills, is also a melting pot of nationalities and races. The students make up a part of that community now by being pur- chasers and users of various com- modities. Understanding by the business leaders of the future purchasers helps the individual to grow and appreciate the opportunities of free enterprise. They invest in youth as we in turn stimulate their profits. 159 BURGER ' S SUPER! MARKETS 6527 Columbia Ave. at 165 th.— Hammond 1218 Shetfield-Dyer 12 Ridge Road-Munster 45th Street-Munster 161 Calumet National Bank: 5231 Hohman Ave. Hammond, Ind Phone: 932-6900 CALUMET NATIONAL BANK Member F.D.I.C. BEATTY MACHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY Beatty Machine and Manufacturing Company: 940 150th Street. Hammond, Ind. Phone: 931 3000 162 MEDALIST REDI-BOLT INCORPORATED Medalist Redi-Bolt Inc. 5334 Indianapolis Blv. East Chicago, Ind. Phone: 397-9292 The Singer Company. 458 State Street. Hammond, Ind. Phone: 933-0486 EDWARD C. MINAS CO. Edward C. Minas Company: 460 State Street. Hammond, Ind. Phone: 932-1800 J.W. MILLIKAN J.W. Millikan Inc. 449 State Street. Hammond, Ind. Phone: 931-2760 PIPPIN HONORS DR. CONGREVE Top, PIPPIN awaits the show dates in May as another school city wide production. Center, left, students rehearse a dance for PIPPIN in theatre arts shop class. Center right, the per- forming arts center marquee announces Season VII. Bot- tom, Leo Garcia and Ron S yndrowski rehearse for a fight scene. Well, we made it this far, and it seems we could have done so much more. The spring and summer lies ahead, but in the meantime there is GUYS AND DOLLS, the prom, spring ban- quets, PIPPIN, spring concert, and finally the last step, cleaning out lockers, autographing the yearbook, and the switching of tassels at commencement. If I had to do it all over again, how would I handle it? I could have studied more, cut class less, went to more games, saw more shows, made more friends. The fact is simple, I gained out of this year what I put in ... I won or I lost. Top, George Kingsley, Sr. measures Michael Cobb for his cap to be worn .it commencement. Center left, lose Lo- pez, )ohn Madeka, and Ricky Valle find a little extra time to read and work. Center right, students take time out during lunch to get in some small talk. Bottom, Student body shows their Tech spirit while at a basketball game. Upper left— Folk Singers record for WJOB Christmas show. Upper right — Jeff Lynch and Ron Falk play camera shy behind thirsty Rob Grabill. Above-Chuck Townsend puts final touches on Homecoming float. At Right-Students chow” at the N.H.S. Induction reception. Lower right— Cheerleaders arouse Tiger spirit for Homecoming. 166 It ' s hard to believe that another school year has come to an end. Time sure does seem to take its toll, taking the days and leaving us only the memories, good and bad. The 1979-1980 school year proved to be great to the few indi- viduals who got involved, but it wasn ' t for the ones who just didn ' t care. But most of all, the thing that surprised most students were the amazing turnabouts at plays, bas- ketball games, dances and other events. Student support kept us going. WHEN WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN? So, 1980 finally made it. A new decade, getting closer to the year 2000. Hard to be- lieve, but time has a way of cheating you out of the best years of your lives, and yet would we want it to really stop! 1 And when it does, we know when its over. The world of Hammond Tech was only as limited as we shaped it. Others grew and gained, some withered and lost, but the important thing is that we experienced it, and if it was positive or negative, will be our trademark for the future growth of the Tech world or the question of ones individual worth. The time has come to realize that we will never see or pass through this year again. CHART INDEX Aaron, Ms. M., 90, 124 Acosta, M., 46 Adar, T., 150 Adaska, A., 122 Adkins, D., 145 Adkins, L., 141 Alanzo, D., 82 Alexander, D., 133 Alexander, E., 133. 46 Allen, R., 94, 145 Alspach, H., 133 Amadon, D., 145 Andrews, K., 145 Aquire, B., 81, 108 Aquire, I., 79, 145 Arce, N„ 57, 108 Argerrus, Ms., 45, 124 Arges, Mr., 52, 127 Armstrong, L., 145 Arndt, Ms., 81 Arroyo, D., 150 Asbell, )., 80, 82, 84, 94, 100, 103 Ashley, G., 29, 78, 81, 118, 143, 145 Austin, ].. 90, 141 Austin, V., 133 Ayers, )., 141 Badgley, B., 141 Badgley, )., 97, 141 Ball, B„ 141 Ball, K„ 82, 59, 145 Banninger, T., 9, 19 Bapst, R„ 133 Baptist, «., 84, 80, 141, 108, 100 Baptist, L., 55, 133 Baptist, T., 81, 150 Barber, J., 150 Barber, R., 133 Barber, S., 150 Barlow, D., 150 Barraza, )., 108 Barraza, R., 37, 150, 111, 71, 39, 40 Barrios, C., 150 Basham, C, 80, 141 Basham, L., 145 Bastardo, D., 145 Baumgarte, B., 145 Bautista, Ra., 25, 94, 27, 76, 80, 102, 100, 47, 77. 82, 50, 133 Bautista, Ri., 72, 102, 100, 25, 94 80 56 133 Beck, R., 141, 112, 114, 117, 39 Becker, C, 150 Beitler, P„ 37, 70, 72, 73, 76, 77, 131, 132 133 Bennent, R.. 141, 100, 112 Bereolos, G., 16, 31, 59, 126, 1 19, 44, 80 124 Best, |„ 80, 141, 70 Bohusz, M., 46, 94, 50, 80, 105, 109, 103, 110, 100, 94, 108, 131, 37, 133 Bolt, C, 74, 141, 72, 25 Boswinkle, )., 79, 108 Boswinkle, S., 145 Brandon, C., 150 Brandon, D.. 107, 40 Bratton, |„ 133 lose Lopez watches from the gym balcony during a pep rally. Brewer, O., 80, 130, 131, 112, 70, 27, 82, 102, 100, 133, 117 Bridgemon, P., 81, 150 Brock, D., 118 Broderick, Dr., 23 Brooks, D., 90, 141, 151 Brown, A., 151, 114 Brown, C., 145 Brown, )., 133 Brunty, E., 10, 11 Buckley, Mr., 124, 94, 118 Burkhalter, )., 146 Burns, M., 29, 37 Burns, V., 82, 134 Bush, G., 86, 85, 134 Bush, L„ 86, 85, 91, 134 Butler, J„ 146, 112 Butler, M., 60. 141 Call, K., 94 Campbell, A., 75, 141 Campbell. J., 96, 107, 108, 147 Cantu, E., 91, 151 Cappelletti, Mr., 35, 124, 126 Capps, B., 70, 82, 84, 130, 131, 132, 134 Captain, A., 128 Captain, R., 75, 76, 77, 146 Capuzzi, P„ 16 Cardin, D., 112, 151 Carlisle, C„ 112, 151 Carlson, B., 65, 146 Carlson, N., 26, 29, 30, 02, 70, 71, 73, 132, 134, 138, 84, 127, 131, .37 Carlson, P., 37 Carlton, K„ 53, 73, 78. 88, 134 Carpenter, G., 91, 107, 146 Carr, l„ 129 Cassillas, L., 151 Ceaser, C., 94 Chance, A., 118 Chase, F„ 91, 94, 146 Chase, C., 118, 119 Chase, l„ 146 Chase, V., 91, 107, 112, 146 Clyne, Mr., 124, 125 Cobb, M. 134, 165 Cohen, S., 141 Colciasun, W., 82 Collins, A., 62, 81, 84, 91, 118, 151 Collins, L., 90 Collins, N., 151 Colver, A., 82 Colver, R., 146 Colvin, A., 146 Conroy, D., 141 Conroy, T„ 97, 146 Cook, Ms., 45, 124 Cook, R„ 157 Cooper, B., 9, 26, 139 Cortez, D., 96, 146 Cortez, R., 146 Covarrcbias, G., 146 Cowthran, Mr., 124 Cox, M., 129 Cox, R„ 118, 119, 145, 146 Crain, T„ 86, 130, 134 Croson, M„ 146 Cross, C, 24, 29, 33, 37, 45, 53, 134, 71, 131, 155 Cunningham, M., 90, 141 Cunningham, S„ 48, 49 Dabbs, L., 146 Dahms, D., 82 Damron, T., 151 Darnell, A., 146 Darnell, D., 56, 97, 107, 40 Davis, C., 151 Davis, P„ 100, 103 Davis, L., 112 Dazey, C, 146 DeGroot, M., 14, 15 Delgado, F., 134 Delgado, )., 108, 141 Deluna, M., 141 Deluna, V., 151 Dendon, H„ 58 Deryke, T., 151 Diaz, S„ 29, 35, 37, 78, 141, 40 Diehl, L„ 134 Dix, Ms., 124 Donnelly, M„ 71, 81, 151 Dorsey, B., 134 Dorsey, C., 51, 91, 141, 155 Dotson, D., 151 Doty, C, 102, 115 Doty, T„ 151, 116 Doughty, G„ 72, 76, 94, 141 Gerald Doughty and Debbie Mudd make a quick run through the hall before being caught by Miss Tanner. Doughty, 16, 18, 129 Doughty, T„ 22, 99, 145, 146, 151 Duff, R., 80, 82, 100, 108, 110 Dukes, B., 49, 146 Dunn, B., 100, 150, 151 Duszynski, D., 151 Early, K„ 151 Elkard, H„ 128 Edmon, R., 129 Einsele, T., 146 Eiting, D., 107 Elam, K., 94, 102, 100, 134 Ellis, K„ 151, 91 Elza, D., 146 Emigh, )., 97, 108, 146, 111 Erikson, Mr., 124 Etienne, D., 82 Evans, F., 134 Evans, D., 146 Evans, M., 82 Ezell, R., 151 Falk, R., 33, 71, 166 Farmer, 151 Faught, Ta., 11, 19 Brain Dunn and Billy Sanchez watch for the action at the basketball homecoming assembly. Faught, To., 84, 82, 80. 141, 108, 94, 100 Feikema, Mr., 124 Fetterhoff. )., 151 Fctterhoff, K., 134 Fleming. B., 146 Flora D„ 26, 81, 90, 91, 126, 14, 15, 88, 106, 134 Flora, K„ 88, 81, 106, 150, 151 Flores, E„ 78, 141 Flores, G.. 86, 78, 141, 108, 100, 134 Flores, T., 58, 146 Ford, |„ 82, 65, 124 Francque, T., 141 Franks, H., 129 Fraizer, B„ 141 Frazier. L„ 81, 134 Frazier, T., 79, 151 Freed, M , 81 Fryer, )., 129 Fulkerson, C, 86, 82, 141, 146, 108, 70 Gauewski, E., 134 Galloway, L., 90, 146 Galrza, W., 151 Galvan, K., 146 Gamblin, C., 75, 85, 141 Gamblin, R., 94, 146 Garate, T., 50 Garate, Z., 135 Garcia, G., 108 Garcia, L., 23, 24, 37, 141, 164 Garcia. M., 71, 141 Garcia, W., 14, 15 Gardner, S., 141 Garton, B., 56, 147 Garza, C., 147 Garza, D., 147 Garza, Y., 147 Gawron, M., 37, 84, 131, 132, 135 Geary, R., 141 Geary, S., 15, 51 Geyer, H„ 59 Gill, M., 75, 96, 108 , 142, 39 Golphis, V., 86 Gonzales, ]., 151 Gonzalez, R„ 100, 151 Gonzalez, D., 135 Gootee, M„ 37, 86, 130, 135, 139, 39 Gordon, D., 142 Gorman, T., 79, 151 Grabill, A., 151 Grabill, P., 94 Grabill, R., 22, 53, 71, 94, 131, 166, 135 Granback, G., 150 Gray, C, 51 Gray, S., 147 Green, D„ 86, 135 Green, M„ 70, 72, 74, 75, 142 Guerra, D„ 78, 147, 40 Guidodti, M., 129 Gutierrez, D., 100, 103, 107 Gutierrez, G., 151 Gutierrez, H., 63, 82, 147 Gutierrez, L., 147 Gutierrez, R., 151 . Guzman, A., 147 Guzman, C., 86, 135 Hagan, )., 14, 15, 87, 142 Hailey, E„ 85, 142 Hailey, W., 85 Halcarz, M., 82 Hall, P.. 151 Hallmark, )., 142 Hamilton. C., 147 Hamilton, M., 44, 152 Hanaway, M., 53, 71, 131, 1.35 Harmon, D., 70, 78, 131, 135 Hartman, W., 152 Harris, C., 129 Harris, R„ 22, 129 Hayes, K„ 59 Haynes, C., 142 Hellems, C„ 32, 71, 72, 73, 75, 140, 142, 40 Hellems, D., 129 Hemphill, C., 118, 119, 147 Henandes, N., 152 Henderson, L., 90, 142 Henderson, M., 142 Hendricks, )., 147 Hensly, B., 152 Hernandez, C., 147 Hernandez, E., 147 Hernandez, H., 94 Hernandez, K., 147 Hernandez, Li., 25, 71, 90, 135 Hernandez, Lu., 85, 87, 142, 40 Herra, A., 106 Herrera, A., 81, 152 Herring, D., 147 Hidalgo, R„ 29, 32, 73, 79, 140, 142, 40 Hinojosa, K., 10 Hinojosa, L., 86, 135 Hill, D„ 147 Gloria Pena and Dan Cardin exchange some words during the game, while Heidi Housty checks out the action in the civic center balcony. Hill, S., 147 Hobbs, M., 65, 82, 135 Hodal, G., 128 Holbrook, B„ 70, 81, 106 Holbrook, M„ 78, 81, 140, 142, 40 Holley, M., 150, 152 Holmes, Mr., 124 Hopson, E., 78, 142, 40 Housty, H„ 35, 78, 90, 125, 130, 135, 40 Hubburd, D., 53, 152 Hudison, S., 79, 85, 147 Hunter, P„ 87, 90, 142 Hutton, A., 147 Ingram, G., 82, 107, 147, 112 Irwin, T., 152 Isbell, A.. 90 jackson, j., 152 jocobson, Mr., 53, 124, 142 jamros, M., 8, 14, 15, 16 janiszewski, D., 142 jay, M„ 88, 124 jenkins, B., 152 jimenez. A., 142 limenez, I., 152 johmson, A., 142, 112 johnson, B„ 47, 50, 107, 108, 109, 102, 27, 131, 100, 135, 39 johnson, C., 147 johnson. Dr., 23 johnson, L., 9, 10, 11 johnson, Ms., 75, 124 johnson, S., 84, 90, 133 (ones, B., 73, 125, 35, 48, 90, 133, 130, 18, 136 (ones, Mrs., G„ 87, 145, 14, 15. 132 jones, |., 13, 53, 78, 143, 12, 71, 136, 40 jones, S., 152, 85, 50, 79 jones, W., 124 judson, )., 79, 147, 85 jurick, D„ 37, 71, 73, 131, 136, 138 jurick, T., 31, 94, 147, 155 Kalim, A., 129 Kalina, D., 145, 147 Kalina, G„ 31, 71, 152 171 Rusty Cook and lack Patrick share in the excitement of the Basketball Homecoming Pep Rally. Karras, Mr., 47, 119, 125 Kennedy, A., 83, 125 Kerr, |oe, 52 Kerr, John, 152 Kimbell, R., 94 Kincaid, R„ 152 Kincaid, B., 147 Kizman, R., 147 Knapik, F„ 11, 24, 53, 73, 142, 40 Knight. L., 147 Knight, P„ 112, 142 Knight, R„ 147 Koble, P., 152 Kochevor, K., 136 Kolaniwski, D., 14, 15, 125, 140 Kolfgand, D., 59 Kerner, D., 94 Kompier, Mr., 125 Kowal, F., 129 Kozlowski, A., 85, 152 Krause, B., 46. 112, 142 Krukovvski, S., 152 Krull, )., 83, 129, 159 Kubacki, )., 152 Kula, Ms., 34, 125 Kumala, B., 136 Kuntz, F„ 13, 71, 147 Kuntz, R„ 35, 78, 140, 142, 48, 71, 88, 98, 111, 40 Ladd, G., 71, 72, 75, 76, 125, 127, 155 Land, D„ 136 Larimer, M., 16, 94 Larson, B., 82, 142 Larson, |„ 62, 94, 136 Larson, Jo., 82, 94, 100, 147 Larson, L., 152 Lashbrook, J., 94 Laws, M„ 22, 152 Laxton, C., 52 Le, L., 82, 94, 136 Lee, G„ 147 Lee, Mrs., 32 Lee, N„ 25, 32, 71, 75, 78, 81, 84, 87, 90, 107, 140, 142, 40 Leber, P., 155 Leeday, S., 155 Lentvorsky, F., 8 Lenzo, P., 9 Letson, S., 152 Lewis, C„ 90, 142 Liggin, E„ 55 Lindsey, C., 136 Lindsey, Ma, 152 Lindsey, Mi., 152 Lockett, K., 90, 147 Lockett, S„ 51, 90, 142 Lockett, T., 51 London, H., 128 Lopez, E., 23, 30, 37, 71, 87, 98, 131, 155, 135, 136, 38 Lopez, J„ 60, 94, 142, 165 Lopez, R., 142 Lopez, T„ 142 Lopez, Y., 51, 148 Lozano, A., 82, 84, 91, 143 Lazar z, Mr., 125 Lucas, M., 19 Lynch, J„ 82, 99, 166 Mack, J„ 152 Maddalone, R., 82 Maddox, K., 148 Madeka, J„ 47, 82, 84, 103, 107, 130, 100, 136, 132, 165 Medrano, A., 30 Madrano, B., 148 Magee, M„ 152 Mahnev, M., 94 Maka, Mr., 46, 125, 126 Maldanado, J., 152 Maldanado, N., 76, 77, 86, 106, 134, 136 Maldanado, R., 60, 82 Manley, C., 143 Mann, D., 56 Manning, P., 85, 152 Mantel, J. 148 Manzo, T., 94 Maravilla, P., 66, 67, 94, 106, 136 Maravilla, T., 148 Marcano, )., 11, 71, 131, 1.36, 40 Marcano, N., 78, 143, 40 Marshall, O., 129 Martell, J., 107 Martin, K., 72, 74, 75, 90, 91, 100, 106, 131, 134, 136, 139 Martin, Ke., 153 Martin, R., 66, 136 Martin, T., 44 Martinez, Ad., 145, 148 Martinez, Al., 18 Martinez, B., 148 Martinez, M., 79 Martinez, S., 86 Mason, H„ 72, 74, 75, 76, 77, 80, 99, 143 Mason, J., 49, 86, 136 Mason P., 153 Mastej, Mr., 8 Mathews, M., 153 Mathias, J., 148 Mathias, T., 153 Mazura, Mr., 125 McCabe, )., Rev., 18 McCarty, C., 88, 148 McCarty, D., 12, 13, 14, 15 McCarty, R., 153 McCollough, 85, 125 McCormick, P., 148 McFarland, M., 148 McGuire, P„ 88, 75, 153 McNair, W„ 143 McQuigg, Mrs., 90, 125 McWilliams, L., 148 Medina, L., 62, 97, 107 Medina, N„ 86, 107, 108, 109, 148 Medina, O., 136 Medrano, A. 143 Mehleck, Mrs., 125 Menconi, D., 51, 88 Mendoza, R„ 78, 142 Meyer, Mr., 125 Michelin, B., 62 Micka, W„ 82, 91, 148 Miller, D„ 148 Minconi, D., 153 Mitchell, A., 91, 153 Moldent, S., 148 Montejano, M., 71, 148 Morene, B., 100, 102, 136 Moore, D., 60 Morgan, D„ 48, 71, 86, 137 Morrison, W., 46, 148 Morse, T., 82, 148 Mudd, D„ 90, 140, 143 Murphy, S., 45 Joseph Jones sings the National Anthem at the Home Basketball Games. « Murry, )., 129 Murray, S., 60, 79, 148 Mysiewcz, T., 148 Nanny, V., 45, 148 Napier, R., 94, 143 Nash, C„ 81, 106 Naugle, )., 153 Nava, R., 153 Newsome, D„ 108, 153 Nichols, D„ 75, 140, 143 Nichols, |., 148 Nichols, K„ 150, 153, 129 Nieto, A., 153 Noble, A., 76, 153 Noble, D„ 13, 84, 76, 82, 148 Nolbertowicz, C.. 137 Nordyke, T., 63, 137 Novak, K„ 72, 75, 88, 143, 155, 39 Novak, L., 75, 88, 148, 154 Novakovich, E., 153 O ' Bannon, V., 129 Oemoff, M., 156 Oiler, |„ 72, 76, 143, 22 Orr, K., 55, 97, 152 Orsin, V., 148 Ortegon, N., 53, 71, 78, 88, 90, 98, 131, 137, 40 Ortega, W„ 148 Ortiz, A., 153 Pachowicz, T., 149 Pachowicz, V., 149 Page, B., 149 Palacios, R., 108, 153 Parrish, A., 82, 85, 91, 143 Paradise, A., 153 Patterson, B., 112, 149 Patterson, S., 53, 143 Pattrick, 85, 153 Peacock, )., 143 Peach, D., 153 Peevyhouse, T., 153 Pena, G., 78, 149, 40 Peterson, Mr., 125 Phillips, T„ 86, 137 Pirowski, S., 26 Plessas, D„ 37 Popa, D., 106, 143 Porras, )., 94 Powell, |„ 46, 96, 107, 137 Powers, R.. 82, 84, 91, 100, 103, 112, 137, 114 Pramuk, Mr., 88, 125, 145 Price, E., 52, 143 Pryor, D„ 112, 113, 116 Przewoznik, T., 149 Puentez, C., 149 Quilos, D., 149 Quiroz, M., 129 Reyes, L„ 51, 81 Rainford, B., 86 Ramirez, D„ 94, 100, 141 Ramirez, E„ 25, 26, 66, 70, 86, 106, 131, 155, 137, 139, 38, 39 Ramirez, T„ 70, 86, 94, 108, 131, 137 Ramirez, R., 75, 107, 143 Ramirez, W., 100, 108, 149 Ramos, )., 153 Ratkey, S„ 153 Raysses, M., 30 Razutt, M., % Reyes, l„ 149 Reynolds, B., 90 Reynolds, D., 90, 143 Sherry Diaz applies make up to Dolores lurick prior to the show for Dracula. Rhoden, S„ 153 Richards, Q., 85, 91, 149 Richards, T„ 27, 80, 100, 107, 108, 143 Richardson, E., 60 Richmen, P., 106 Ridgell, P., 143 Riley, C, 49, 143 Riley, P., 86, 149 Riley, W., 36, 137 Ritter, B., 1% Ritter, K., 108, 143 Ritter, L„ 79, 154 Ritter, T., 82, 84, 100, 102, 104, 107, 105, 137 Rizziuti, M., 125 Robiso, C., 107, 143 Robinson, )., 149 Rodriquez, )., 154 Rodriquez, M., 156, 82, 149, 154 Rodriquez, R., 149 Rodgers, )., 24, 71, 73, 94, 99, 145, 149 Roger, T., ‘M Rogers, R., 149 Roy, S„ 149 Rudd, Mr., 125, 132 Ruiz, C, 70, 72, 73, 76, 77, 94, 130, 131, 176, 132, 137, 139 Ruiz, P„ 8, 11, 13, 16, 38, 39 Rumsey, R., 100 Rumsey, Ro., 149, 154 Runhult, D., 119 Russell, S., 154 Sadler, L„ 131, 132, 137 Sagala, M., 154 Salazar, D., 154 Saldivar, E., 154 A view from above, the Tiger fans watch. Sands, G., 10 Sands, )., 154 Sanders, Dr., 122 Sanders, )., 154 Sanders, P., 154 Sanders, T., 55, 144 Sandefur, D., 74 Santos, T„ 88, 91, 149, 155, 39 Scott, K„ 144 Scott, M., 137 Scott, T., 144 Sebenste, C., 67, 137 Seegers, C., 44 Seifert, S„ 82, 144 Seljas, C, 38, 70 Sendejas, E., 99 Sendejas, J., 144, 138 Sendejas, V., 38, 72, 76, 80, 96, 97, 128, 138 Sessum, )., J„ 24, 108, 109, 138 Sessum, M., 14, 15 Settle, S., 144 Shaw, D„ 50, 70, 86, 130, 138 Shelton, L., 90 Shelton, T., 90, 119, 154 Shelton, Z„ 85, 144 Short, R„ 91, 149 Shieman, M., 129 Shipps, S., 79, 154, 85, 81 Shrrelfier, O., 126 Shyrock, Mr., 62, 107, 126 Sikora, S., 30, 71, 84, 94, 144 Simones, B., 138 Simpson, Mr., 14, 15, 23, 122, 139 Sims, )., 129 Sims, R., 59 Siple, P„ 11, 78, 88, 90. 154 Sohacki, Mrs., 26, 49, 119, 126 Solan, D„ 12, 13, 19 Sommer, A.. 30 Southard, S., 154 Smith, D„ 82, 144 Smith, E., 94, 128 Smith L., 91 Smith, M„ 81, 106. 144, 40 Smith, R„ 149 Smith, S., 154 Smulski, S., 154 Snider, R„ 149 Snyder, Miss, 33, 53, 73, 78, 126 Speelmon, Mr., 86, 126 Spitzer, G., 18 Spoor, B„ 10, 16, 94 Spoor, T„ 94, 72, 76, 77, 35, 80, 84, 100, 108, 140, 144 Staley, J„ 86, 138 Stanek, |„ 106, 138 Stanek, M., 14, 15 Stanek, S„ 10, 107, 16 Stanek, T„ 107 Stanford, M., 64, 144 Stark, Ms., 126 Stecyk, M., 1 ' 26, 83 Stemper, M„ 60, 100, 103, 138, 139 Stewart, Ms., 126 Stivers. Mr., 83, 119, 27, 126 Stotts, S., 47, 88, 98, 106, 78, 70. 38. 39. 73, 71, 81, 131, 155, 136, 138, 139, 40 Stout, C., 107 Summers, C., 91 Sweeny, G„ 56 Sweeny , T.. 82 Szany, )., 33, 71 The 50 ' s attack the Homecoming Activities during the Soc-Hop in the gym. Sales, T„ 97, 143, 154 Sanchez, B„ 100, 108, 154, 40 Sanchez, D., 40, 78, 39, 145, 149 Sanchez, )., 11 Sanchez, M., 11, 25, 29, 30, 70, 75, 80, 94 108, 144 Sanchez, N„ 44, 52, 88, 154 Sanchez, R., 82 Sanchez, T., 144 Szyndrowski, R., 12, 70, 144, 164, 40 Tabor, A., 154 Talabay, Mr., 126 Tanner, Ms., 122 Taylor, M., 144 Taylor, W., 149 Tellez, C., 144 Tellez, )., 149 Teumer, P., 87, 154 Tharp, T., 48 Thomas, T„ 154 Thompson, B„ 119 Thompson, )., 126, 140 Timko, D„ 79, 144 Tolar, C., 87, 149 Tolbert, M., 154 Tolle, T„ 81, 10() Townsend, C., 99, 107, 144 Trevino, R., 70, 73, 80, 91, 94, 99, 144 Tsolukas, G, 128 Turack, M., 129 Turner, Mr., 78, 94, 119, 140, 144 Turner, L., 11, 40 Twing, Mr., 122 Tyler, B„ 22, 128 Tymer, R., 154 Ulnstan, G., 154 Upshaw, E., 144 Valdez, R., 154 Valle, R., 84, 107, 144, 165 Valliat, C, 154 Vargas, P., 61, 149 Vargo, L„ 149, 155 Velligan, A., 127 Velligan, Mr., 86 Vieau, Mr., 80, 127, 119 Villaneuva, C, 26, 71, 98, 72, 73, 75, 85, 60, 138 Vince, M„ 129 Vinyard, )., 154 Voss, )., 86, 90 Wagner, Mr., 50, 127 Wagner, M., 144 Walder, S., 144 Walker, B., 65, 112, 113, 138, 116, 117 Walker, C, 75, 144 Walker, M., 144 Wallace, D., 91, 144 Wallace, N., 129 Washington, R., 82, 107, 131 Washington, M., 91, 149 Watson, B., 154 Watson, E., 62, 144 Watson, Dr„ 122 Watts, A„ 144 Weaver, D., 149 Webb, D„ 149, 112 Webster, C, 149 Wells, T„ 154 Werner, N„ 32, 85, 127 Wesley, Mrs., 96, 107, 110, 119, 127 West, M., 8 White, M„ 85, 91, 144 White, T., 85, 154 Wick G, 154 Wick, M„ 79, 85, 90, 144 Wicks, B„ 154 Williams, Mr., 9 Williams, B.J., 127 Williams, K., 79, 107, 149 Mylinda Holbrook works on a machine in her business class. Williams, )., 129, 144, 116 Williams, Mrs., 145 Williams, T., 138 Willis, L., 149 Willis, T„ 144 Wilson, G, 86 Wilson, G., 48, 140, 144 Wilson, K., 112, 144, 149 Wilson, Mr., 47, 119, 127, 114 Wilson, T., 144 Wilson , W., 154 Winters, D., 46 Wisniewski, D., 16, 94 Wolf, |„ 149 Wood, Mrs., 155 Woods, A., 129, 154 Woods, J.T., 112 Woods, T., 149 Worland, D., 124 Worland, R., 149 Wright, )., 63, 99, 149 Writt, |„ 144 Yabbka. P„ 44, 154 Yednak, Mr., 84, 127, 124, 70 Younger, Ms., 52, 81, 150 Yudis, )., 97, 144 Zack, A., 29, 37, 70, 144, 155 Zot, B„ 57 174 THOU ART FINISHED Colophon . . . Volume 56 of the Ham- mond Technical Vocational “Chart was printed by the Herff Jones Publishing Company, Montgomery, Alabama, on 80 lb. Bordeaux special paper. Pages 1-16 lemon ice, 17-176 ivory stock. Caption size 8 pt. vista type, body copy size-10 pt. vista type, headline size-30 pt. vista type. With special thanks to Mr. George Kingsley, Jr.— Herff Jones representative, Harry and Jerry— Bodie Photographers, Robert Harris— photographer and Vidal Sendejas— cover design. 1980 CHART STAFF Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editors Copy Editor Shops and Academics Sports Editor Advertising Editor Index Editors Senior Section Editors Business Manager Art Photographer Advisor Cindy Ruiz Cyndee Hellems Tom Spoor Gerald Doughty Paul Beitler Harry Mason Gerald Doughty Randy Bautista Paul Beitler ....Richard Gamblin Kirk Andrews Dolores Jurick Ricky Bautista Norma Maldonado Vidal Sendejas Bob Captain Mr. Gregg Ladd Chart Staff— left to right, row one, Dolores lurick, Cindy Ruiz, Norma Maldonado, row two, Vi- dal Sendejas, Bob Captain, Randy Bautista, Tom Spoor, Richard Gamblin, Harry Mason, and Kirk Andrews. Not pictured, Cyndee Hellems, Gerald Doughty, Paul Beitler, and Ricky Bautista 175 Being editor of the yearbook is not all fun, it takes hard work and dedication to make a yearbook that everyone can look back on and remember how it was. This yearbook means a lot more to me than last years yearbook. This year I was able to plan out the yearbook from the beginning to the end. I started at the end of last year, planning each page and getting everything together. It took hard work and a long time to get done, but I loved it all. I had good times and bad times making this yearbook that I ' ll remember always. The school year started off pretty slow. There was no advisor to help us get started. I had doubts if there would even be a yearbook. I tried to find an advisor, but there was no one. Finally at the end of September we got an advisor. That person was Mr. Ladd, as busy as he was with his plays, he found time to help us out. Not only helping us out with the yearbook, he brought a lot of good times up to room 200A. I thank you Mr. Ladd for all your help, it meant so much to me. You made my Senior year at Tech worth while. There are many other people who worked on the year- book. Some worked a little harder than others, but to all of them I thank so much. The book could have never been done without the help of all the staff members. The yearbook is filled with many photographs. For them, I thank )erry and Harry from Bodie ' s who pro- cessed the senior photographs as well as a few other photos. The biggest thanks goes to our own photogra- pher, Bob Captain who ' s work is fantastic. He was always there to take pictures when we needed them. It was only his first year, but he did a great job. This is my last year as editor of the Chart so that means I have to leave it to someone else. Well next year instead of having one editor, there will be two co-editors. The two people chosen are Tom Spoor and Cyndee Hellems. I wish them both the best of luck. This is both Tom ' s and Cyndee ' s first year working on the yearbook, but they both showed that they are capable of holding such a po- sition. They both work hard, and work well with others, which is very important. Again I thank Mr. Ladd for putting up with me, and for his help. I would also like to thank again the 1980 Chart staff, for all their hard work. Thanks to all my teachers who put up with letting me out of class to work on the Chart. A special thanks to you, the student body, for you make up Tech and make up this yearbook. I hope you enjoy this yearbook, it is somewhat differ- ent than any other one we ' ve had before. I hope I was able to capture the year so that you can look back and remember how it was. THANKS AGAIN! Cindy Rui Editor