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

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1981 volume:

I HAMMOND TECHNICAL VOCA- TIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHART 1981 VOLUME 57 Table of Contents We live it all! 18 All the faces in our place! 30 We did it all! 56 We play it all! 66 We learn it all! 86 We do it all! 108 We sold all we could! 130 i Tech has it all! Hammond Tech offers a unique program to the stu- dents of Hammond. Our curriculum offers excellent courses covering academics such as English (Basics to Business English), Math (Algebra to Calculus) Science (Biology to Physics). 2 And, our vocational shops are the leaders in the area for training stu- dents for future careers. Students are exposed to cultural enrichment through our Fine Arts Department. In addition to a very diversified course offering, Tech houses the Plato program which aids students in their learning. CAPS AND GOWNS ’80 “Commencement.” What every- one was waiting for! The day finally arrived after four years. They saw the day in many different ways. Some saw it as “I ' ve made it and its over thank God”, and some with tears in their eyes I can’t believe it’s over.” Whatever their feelings were about that day, for many it was the last day to say goodbye to friends. As they began to go their separate ways, working, off to col- lege, or getting married . . . Above: Nancy Carlson gives her valedictorian speech during the Com- mencement exercises. Above left to right: Dr. Steve Watson, Mr. Walter B. Simpson, Mr. William Preston; Asst. Superintendant, Mr. Adolph Biel; School Board President, and Dr. A.R. Burns. The graduation class of 1980 look on at the Commence- ment Exercises Bralon Johnson looks happy as he shakes hands with Miss Tanner while walking down the Sandy Stotts shakes hands with Miss graduation line. Tanner, thinking about the near future. 5 Pom-Pons perform during half-time of the homecoming game. Homecoming ' 80 was celebrated September 22-26. Festivities in- cluded a Hat and Button Day on Monday, Kiddie Day on Tuesday, with a class tug-of-war and three- legged race after school. Wednes- day was roaring twenties day. Thursday, Wild, Wild West Day was acknowledged, with the annual Ju- nior-Senior Powder Puff game after school. Seniors won 2-0. Friday was Brown and Gold Loyality Day with at 5:00 and the game at 7:00. During half-time, the Queen’s Ceremony was held. The five nominees were: Darla Davis, Rhea Kuntz, Nilda Mar- cano, Debbie Nicholas and Linda Turner. Debbie, Nicholas was crowned queen with Darla Davis be- ing first runner up, and Rhea Kuntz second runner up. 6 HOMECOMING ’80 Above: Home Ec. float driven by Mrs. Jan Beitler. Below: Rhea Kuntz with a look of determination, runs with the ball, followed by Lory Novak, Rosie Lopez, Nilda Marcano, and other players. 7 The 1980 Homecoming Queen, Debbie Nichos, receives her crown from the ' 79 queen, Elaine Ramirez Darla Davis, 1st runner-up, is escorted by John Chase. Rhea Kuntz, 2nd runner-up is escorted by Ray Lopez. 8 ;iv Mr. Simpson escorts last years queen, Elaine Ramirez on to the field. DEBBIE NICHOLS CROWNED HOMECOMING QUEEN! Bottom Center — The 1980 Homecoming Court (Left to Right) Kenny Hines, Linda Turner, Darla Davis, John Chase, Greg Zal- kowski, Debbie Nichols, Elaine Ramirez, Rhea Kuntz, Ray Lopez, Nilda Marcano, and Willie Schunier. Nilda Marcano is led on the field by Willie Linda Turner smiles across the field with Schunier. Kenny Hines. 9 Tomorrow Is Yet To Be Touched The Class of ' 80 presented “To- morrow Is Yet To Be Touched’’ which was the theme for Prom ’80. The Classes of ' 80 and ' 81 cele- brated on May 16 at the House of Lynwood. Darlene Kolanowski and Judith Thompson both gave their assistance to make the prom an en- joyable event. Right — Felicia Evans and Bralon Johnson enjoying themselves at the Prom. Above— Mr. Simpson crowns Elda Lopez as Queen of the 1980 Prom. 10 The 1980 Prom Queens. Left: Senior Queen — Elda Lopez; Right: Junior Queen — Rhea Kuntz. before dinner at the Junior-Senior Prom. 11 Above: Dancers do a routine during Pippin”. 12 WE’VE GOT MAGIC TO DO! Mike Bohusz plays the lead role in this All-City production. Youth choir adds their own little touch ot magic. Pippin cast closes the city-wide pro- duction with a grand “Finale”. 13 Achievements Are Recognized By All! Senior award winners are seated on stage as the student body applaud their achieve- ments. Senior Kathy Martin receives a trophy for her work on the Tech Times as Mr. Rudd directs stage traffic in the background. Mirror Awards Reflect Personalities Jose Marcano and Bralon Johnson discuss their personalities as seen by their fellow class- mates. Every student looks forward to their senior year. It ' s the one year that You’re on Top”. The 1980 Tech Seniors enjoyed themselves for the most part. Some students worked hard to receive scholastic and athletic recognition. The stu- dent body shared their enthusiasm during Senior Honors Day. Another award ceremony was held in honor of these graduates. This was a different kind of reflec- tion of Tech Seniors. The Mirror Award revealed those unforgettable personalities that will always be re- membered. Dolores Jurick and Elda Lopez smile for the camera as Sandy Stotts shows off her certificates. “Starting Here, Starting Now” On May 23, 1980, the Tech Choirs presented their Annual Spring Concert in the Center for the Performing Arts. The concert was entitled Starting Here, Starting Now . Perform- ing groups were Boy ' s Chorus, Girl’s Chorus, Mixed Glee, Concert Choir, and the Folk Singers. The presentation was directed by Miss Velma Sny- der. Left: Robert Barraza makes a presentation during the Spring Concert. Above: Couples dance while the Concert Choir sings. Above: The Advanced Theatre class performs a skit during the Spring Concert. Coaches Wesley and Wilson applaud as Coach Vieau presents Coach Bereolos with an award for his many years of athletic service to Tech. 00 ( m ) The 32nd Annual All Sports Ban- quet saluted senior athletes for their achievements during their high school careers. Wicker Park Social Center was the place where parents, teachers, coaches and friends showed their appreciation to these dedicated Ti- gers. Kathy Martin and Sandy Stotts were voted Most Outstanding Sen- ior Girls. Highest Scholastic Award was presented to John Madeka. Bralon Johnson received the Bill Swain Best Mental Attitude Award and the Most Outstanding Senior Athlete Boy. Bralon and John both tied for the Swede Carlson Best All- Around Senior Athlete Award. Spring sports awards were also presented at the banquet to out- standing participants in soccer, girls track, boys track, and base- ball. Bralon Johnson receives a trophy for the Most Outstanding Senior Athlete. He participated in football, wrestling, and track during his four years at Tech. 17 It’s 7:50 in the morning and the bell, has just rung. Students pour through the doors of Tech. A normal day begins with students and teach- ers rushing to class. The Tech family has its problems, but they also have good times. Some of the activities which high- light the school year include Home- coming and spirit week, pep rallies, plays, musical concerts, prom and special school assemblies. Some students work hard to achieve academic honors such as the DAR award, selection of the Outstanding Seniors, selection to Boys and Girls State. Industrial scholarships are also awarded to students who excel in their voca- tional areas. 19 Girls Chorus, Mixed Glee, Concert Choir, and Folk Singers opened the show with Let It Snow. Decorating the publication ' s Christmas tree was fun. Just ask Lory Novak and Jerry Sanders. 21 ELECTRICITY IS PRODUCED BY :o.-a £ r iC 0 MQh£ � «CT TOOKMTt : m� i vCt V wn«tn ELECTRICITY is PROJECTS . . . DISPLAYS . . . There was something for every- one in Tech’s wide variety of dis- plays shown at Woodmar Shopping Center during American Education Week. There was pride in every lay- out, project, and set-up displayed. 22 Marie Smith and Alma Jiminez share the victory of most valuable player in volleyball. Darla Davis and Regina Cox received major letters. Rene Trevino presents a trophy of appreciation to Coach Vieau. When Coach Bereolos speaks, people listen! Players of many sports gathered together to share one evening. They enjoyed the evening with laughter and awards. These awards were presented not only to the players, but to the coaches as well. As the evening closed, there was achieve- ment to some, and others who came just enjoyed the time. The coaches left with pride for their players. 23 Autumn’s Banquet WINTER FESTIVITIES Halftime Highlights Penny Fulkerson — Freshmen Princess Robert Maldanado— Freshmen Class Spirit Kathy Nichols — Sophomore Princess Tyrone Doty — Sophomore Class Spirit Theresa Doughty — Junior Princess Tony Flores — Junior Class Spirit Homecoming Queen With the close of all seasonal games, comes the yearly festivities. This year’s homecoming game was against Lake Station. We were able to play some good and tricky ball. The team showed promising skills for the future. Basketball, is a game that puts the mind and body to the test. The game can become very competitive, even so much that some teams feel they need a crutch to win the game. This shows poor sportsmanship whenever it occurs. Fake fouls, illegal touching, and other false penalties takes the true enjoyment and spirit out of any game. Even though our team was not victorious, they were glorious team players. The homecoming festivities were graced by this years homecoming queen Rhea Kuntz (Left) with her escort Chuck Townsend, who was Mr. Tech Spirit. The queen’s court made their debut; then the second half of the game proceeded. For some, this season was the last they would play at Tech. Poms display their dancing technique for the Celebration.” Darla Davis — Senior Princess Tommy Richards — Senior Class Spirit 25 Other 50’s Day show offs during Winter Festival week give you a glimpse of male fashions of the times. 26 Spirited Students Dress up for 50’s Day. At Left — Saddle shoes were in in the 50 ' s. (We ' ve come a long way with today ' s designer jean ' s) Below— Chuck Town- send twirls Kim Novak. In history we find many countries fall to a higher power. So is the case with Tech. Even though, our school will be transformed into a Vocation- al Center, it still will hold the echo- ing memories of years gone by. The foundations of many students were cast here. These students shall go forth building upon what they have already learned. Many students and faculty will be faced with where to go or job place- ment. There is one sour note to all this, though. Our student enrollment will diminish to a great extent. One reason is because of our graduating seniors. Second, there will be no freshmen calss. Third, and most im- portant, some will not feel the need to pursue their education. We may think of Tech’s closing as a mere school closing, but this is not true. These doors have driven the paths deep into this community. The Arts, Technical training, and Busi- ness have developed our communi- ty. We are not asking for a pat on the back acknowledgement, but just an eye opening in forgotten minds who have criticized these halls and not the accomplishments. Teachers coincide with all these words. They are our philosophers, advisors, and friends. We owe much gratitude for their teachings. But not so much the teaching, but their sense of patronage. That key word is what will hold our name true for- ever. Our patronage will be tested to see if Tech can go out with its flying colors of Brown Gold. 27 “KISS ME KATE” Gloria Pena (Lilli) gives instructions to Cyndee Hellems (Hat- tie). Right: Nilda Marcano (Bianca) with suitors Billy Sanchez (Lucen- tio) and Eugene Hopson (Gremio). Below: Dancers left to right — Irma Aguirre, Lottie Larson, Paula McGuire, Naomi Lee, Linda Turner, Mylinda Holbrook, Sherry Diaz. Far Left: Dan Cardin (Paul) helps Joseph Jones (Fred) with his coat. Gangsters Mike Sanchez and David Sanchez try to bully Gloria Pena. Below: Chorus Members— Rosemary Mendoza. Marie Smith. Wayne Hartman, Dale Darnell, and Gwen Ashley. The student body consists of many faces which portray various concepts of school spirit. Some more enthusiastic than others, while others carry the average school grin. With the new year ahead, many more faces will gather to expand (All the Faces in Our Place). On the other hand, many of our well worn-in faces will depart to be- come a face of the world. The words to grow old is to grow young, will hopefully be the idea left in our good-bye faces. While tomorrow we also must face the decision whether to adopt that phrase. To sum it up we’ve got it all. 31 David Talabay — Freshman Counselor Dr. Steve Watson — Assistant Principal Walter B Simpson— Principal LEADERS . . . AND ORGANIZERS WHO STRENGTHEN TECH Ruth Tanner — Assistant Principal Arthur Karnes — Senior Counselor Margaret Arndt — Junior Counselor -r Kermit Clyne — Sophmore Counselor TECH FACULTY OF “81” Language Arts Denise Johnson James Porter Mary Kay Stark Bobbie Williams Mathematics Generose Jones Lawrence Maka Edward Rudd Darlene Kolanowski Frances Winter 34 History Donna Rula � John Wagner Wayne Wesley Dale Bleau Science ■p Ted Erikson Ted Karras Robert Wilson Mark Yednak -I 35 HOME ECONOMICS Nancy Werner Rosalee Williams Alice Woods FINE ARTS Jeffery Jacobson Velma Snyder PHYSICAL EDUCATION Jim Arges Arna Younger V 0 c A T 1 O N A L S H O P S Richard Childress Michael Stecyk Boyd Zink Herschel Stivers Adolph Egyed James Ford Tom McCullough Don Shyrock Lee Turner Dan Gibbs Dr. Charles Igboegwu 37 Ralph Powell — Plato Director Olga Chovanec— Paraprofessional A.V. Staff: L. to R. — Joyce Doughty, Mary Kay Vince, Dorothy Worland, Robert Harris, Jr. 38 Iris Brooks— Stock Clerk Helen Eckard — Records Clerk Annette Captain — Guidance Clerk Helen London — Attendance Aide Goldie Hodal — Attendance Aide Cateteria Staff (L. to R.) — Roy Washington, Alice Kalina, Dolores Hellems, Sharon Stright, and Julie Bliss G. Warfel — freshman sponsor Freshman Class Officers: (L to R) A. Murphy — Assistant Secretary, R. Spelce — Vice President, L. Garton — Secretary, D. Dorsey — President, N Inniques — Social Chairman. Teralyn Allen Dennis Alspach Jennifer Ambrusko Alex Barney Paul Beard Antoinette Becker Cathy Becker Brandon Bement Robert Bement Jonathon Brajkovich Bobby Bullock Mida Campbell John Clements Bobby Cline Robert Cobb Robert Cook Travis Crapps Billy Croson Kelly Cross Mark Daugherty • V- Robert Gee Shonna Goodlander Reginald Gunn Steve Gustafson Andrew Gutierrez Tina Hamilton Rhonda Haney Shelly Harper Doris Hennington Courtney Heynen 41 Robert Maldonado Chris Marcinek Thomas Martinez Michael Matthews David Morris Delmar Mounts Antonio Martinez Ofelia Martinez Richard McClelland James McDonald Simone Miles Tina Miller Steven Moore Steven Morgan 42 Steven Munoz A Murphy April Musgrove Melissa Nanney Charles Nash Sandra Nicholson Brian Novak Tammy Nystrom Joseph Orsini Linda Ortegon Karla Ortegon Tim Peevehouse Dawn Polarek Michael Potter Jessie Puentez Rudy Reyes James Riffle Tim Riley Jeffery Robinette Marsha Robinson Jimmy Russell Erlinda Saldivar Rene Sanchez Gregory Sanders Levinia Scott Charlene Segars Lisa Sessum Gary Settle Rhonda Seybold 43 Dwayne Short Vivian Smith Carla Southard Rhonda Spelce Anthony Spicker Donna Stotts Tim Sutphin Michael Taylor Charles Tellez Cindy Thomas Tammy Tolle Danny Tompkins Laurie Thompkins Adela Torres Brian Townsend Clifford Townsend Patricia Turner Paula Ullrich Louis Villarreal Theresa Virosztko Bertram White Eugene Wick Gail Wicks Donna Wiles Robert Williams 44 Terry Adair Bertha Aquirre Dino Arroyo Tina Baptist Debbie Barlow Anthony Baumgarte Melissa Boyd Carl Brandon Penny Bridgmon Delmira Brooks William Brosch Anthony Brown Judy Brunty James Burkhalter Andrew Chandler Arlene Collins Isaac Collins Rusty Cook Clayton Davis Walter Dellenbach Sophomore officers and advisory board (left to right) Front row: B. Watson— Treasurer, B. Sanchez— Vice-President, K. Nichols— Presi- dent, P. Bridgemon— Secretary. Back row: Social Committee, B. Aguirre, K. Flora, N. Sanchez, P. Yabbka, A. Grabill, T Frazier L Ritter A Herrera. CLASS OF ’83 45 Margaret Donnelly Thomas Doughty Brian Dunn Alicia Early Kevin Ellis Rose Ezell Thomas Fetterhoff Kim Flora Clarence Foster Theresa Frazier Melissa Freed Dana Frye Wilfredo Galarza Camilo Garza Domingo Garza Martin Garza Shane Geary Joyce Gonzales Richard Gonzales Tina Gorman April Grabill Ricardo Guiterrez Mary Hampton Terrence Harris Wayne Hartman Bryan Hensley Norma Hernandez April Herrera Diane Herring Mary Herring Dale Hubbard James Jackson Sandra Jaskutis Bradley Jenkins Sherman Johnson 46 With much anticipation, sophomore Brian Ritter awaits the referee ' s whistle to begin forceful wrestling tactics against Bishop No ll opponent. Sherese Jones Gerald pfr Joey Kerr ' yr Angela Kozlowski Steve Krukowski V t John Kuback Chris Lamp Lottie Larson Michael Laws Michael Lindsey Mark Lindsley Michael Lopez Sonia Lopez Carolyn Lunsford Steven Markland 47 Peggy Mason Thresa Mathis Ron McCarty Paula McGuire Oscar Medina Denise Menconi Donna Miller Anthony Mitchell Dana Morgan Candy Nash Jacquline Naugle Darin Newsome Kathy Nichols William Nicholson Alfonso Nieto James Noble Fransan Nowakovich Trenda Oiler Kenneth Orr Patrick Osman Julie Patrick Dave Peach Julian Ramos Harold Raschke 48 Chris Riley Brian Ritter Lisa Ritter David Salazar Billy Sanchez Joe Sanchez Nora Sanchez Patricia Sanders James Sands Andrew Sarafine Jerry Shelton Tracy Shelton Pedro Solarzano Karen Stoddard Judy Stricklin Andy Tabor Pam Teumer Mamie Tolbert Judie Torres Gary Ullstam Rojelio Valdez Ruban Valdez 49 SOPHOMORE B. Williams Sophomore Sponsor SOPHOMORE SOPHOMORE c o ■0 o 33 m D. Johnson Sophomore Sponsor SOPHOMORE SOPHOMORE SOPHOMORE 7) 0 33 1 O 2 O 33 m SOPHOMORE SOPHOMORE 50 SOPHOMORE Junior class officers, front row (I to r): Teresa Doughty, Secretary; Leslie Vargo, Treasurer; Gloria Pena. President; Dennis Guerra, V, President. Back row: Teresa Santos, Chris McCarty, Gwen Ashley, and Adam Colvin all advisory board members. A jl Dannette Adkins Laurie Adkins Irma V9 Yolanda Alcala Danny Amador Gwen Ashley Kevin Ball Chris Berry Mrs. Generose Jones Junior Sponsor Mr Edward Rudd Junior Sponsor John Boswinkle Susan Boswinkle Tom Burch Robert Captain c L A S S O F ’8 2 51 James Campbell Daniel Cardin Godoy Carpenter Lora Casillas Frank Chance Irnell Chase Vernell Chase Marty Clements Adam Colvin Tom Conroy Gino Covarrubias Regina Cox Paul Crapps Mike Croson Dale Darnell Carl Dazey Brenda Dorsey Theresa Doughty Barbara Dube Rebecca Dukes Azis Elizonda John Emigh Tony Flores Tony Floyd Robert Fowler Chris Fulkerson S J vp Lynell Galloway Kent Galvan Richard Gamblin Barry Garton Steve Goodrich 52 Henry Gutierrez Loretta Gutierrez Alfredo Guzman Jeff Hallmark Chuck Hamilton Georgine Hemphill These students seem to be anxiously anticipat- ing their next class. Joe Hendicks Corina Hernandez Romona Hernandez Debra Hill Kenny Hines Sandy Hudison Raigan Ingram Angela Isabell Alma Jimenez Roselyn Jones John Judd Teddy Jurick Donald Kalina Sandra Karozewski Mike King Lora Knight Patrick Knight Mary Knoezer Frank Kuntz Steve Lashbrook Karen Lockett A few junior girls stopping to chat between classes. 53 Ray Lopez Yolanda Lopez Kim Maddox Esther Maldonado David Manaea Jeff Mantel Todd Martin Ada Martinez Wayne Morrison Tim Morse Lisa McWilliams Wayne Micka Ronnie Miles Maxine Montejano Sandra Murry Tim Mysiewicz Vanessa Nanny John Nichols Dave Noble Lory Novak Vince Orsini Bill Ortega Bill Page Bill Patterson Gloria Pena Linda Reyes Deidra Reynolds 54 Quinta Richards Diana Riley Greg Robinson Jeff Rogers Edgar Rodriquez Richard Rogers Sheri Roy Sam Settle David Sanchez Isidra Sandoval Todd Sanders Teresa Santos Mike Scher Charnell Scott Ed Sendejas Chester Sommer Wanda Taylor Joe Tellez Abisal Torrez Pete Vargas Leslie Vargo Hector Villarreal Marie Villarreal David Wallace Bob Warland Maurice Washington Bob Weaver Nancy Webber Chuck Webster James White Bill Wicks Lisa Wills Tina Worthington James Wright V 55 1981 OUTSTANDING SENIORS First Row. L to R K. Novak, D. Nichols, C. Bolt, Second Row: L Turner, M Holbrook. Standing: E. Upshaw, T. Richards, S. Diaz. Sitting: R. Kuntz, M Smith. Standing: N Marcano, C. Hellems, A Lozano. Third Row: Standing — D. Davis, R. Valle. Center: J. Lopez. N. Smith, M Green. Back Row: J. Jones, C. Townsend, R. Treveno. Front Row— Left to Right: D Kolanowski, Sponsor; D Nichols, President; L Thompson, Sponsor. Back Row: L. Turner, C Bolt, A Lozano, R. Kuntz, N. Marcano, S. Diaz, M Holbrook, C. Hellems. R Hidalgo, G Wilson. Not pictured — D Brandon, Vice President. Looking back on my four years at Tech, I realize that time has passed more quickly than I thought it would. Four years seemed like an eternity when entering high school, but in re- ality time slipped by. Freshman year was filled with un- easiness and uncertainty. As soph- omores, we gained confidence and a feeling of belonging. We got school spirit by winning first place for our homecoming float. It was also the year when our theatre de- partment put on Jesus Christ Su- perstar , which proved to be a great success. Our junior year will always be re- membered. It was the year when we were late for the homecoming pa- rade So, we rode through the streets, parading around with just one float! It seemed as though we were always selling something in or- der to make money to sponsor the Junior-Senior Prom. Now, our senior year has come upon us. The major concern now seems to ready ourselves for gradu- ation. This year shall always hold special memories for me since I was crowned football homecoming queen. Recalling my four years at Tech reminds me of happy times and sad times, but most important, times which I shall always remember. I wish the best of luck to all of you and may your memories of Tech be as special as mine. Debbie Nichols Senior Class President Danny Brand, Vice President 57 Regis Beck Deidra Bennett Ron Bennett, Jr. John Best Connie S. Bolt Debra Brooks Loretta Armstrong Janice A. Austin Brett M. Badgley Jetfrey K. Badgley William C. Ball Kevin L Baptist Kirk R. Andrews Nephtalie Arce Mike R. Butler Althea D Collins Lisa M. Collins David A. Conroy Thomas Crain Debra A. Croston Martha J. Cunningham Leslie Dabbs Darla V. Davis Marta DeLuna Sherry D. Diaz Carolyn Dorsey Gerald G. Doughty Darlene Edwards Timothy R. Francque Cindy Kay Fulkerson Mark A, Gill Joyce M. Hagan Anthony Faught Charles C. Gamblin Esther Flores Kathy Garcia Dana W. Gordon Edwina Hailey Martha E. Green 60 Wanda L. Hailey Cynthia Haynes Guadalupe Hernandez Mylinda A. Holbrook Cynthia Lynn Hellems LaTreacha Henderson Penny L Hunter Alma Jiminez Sherroen Johnson Frank A. Knapik Brian D. Larson Bruce Krause Naomi C. Lee Rhea Dawn Kuntz 61 62 Debbie L. Nichols Richard N. Napier 63 Christine D Riley Laura A. Shelton Thomas N Spoor Ronald J. Szyndrowski Manuel S. Rodriguez Mary Ann Stanford Cynthia Tellez James Scott, Jr. Donald J. Smith Rita Kay Stevens Barbara Timko James R. Seifert Marie A. Smith Gary Sweeney David P Timko 64 Charles R. Townsend Charmaine Walker Mandy White Gail G. Wilson Rene A. Trevino, Jr. Sandra R. Walker Margaret M Wick Kristy Wilson Linda M. Turner Joseph F. Wallace Janice L Writt Edward Upshaw Elliot L Watson Theodore R. Wills, Jr. Angela D. Zack 65 We play it all. This statement is not to be taken lightly. Tech’s sports include rough or fast sports such as football, basketball, base- ball, tennis, soccer, cross country, track and wrestling. This wide as- sortment of sports encourages stu- dents to use their skills in competi- tion and for fun. Not only do the students who par- ticipate in these sports benefit from their activities, but so does the au- dience. They gather to watch their favorite sports being pi the field, in the courts, and o the track. The au- dience ' s dedication helps to stir up morale and a positive atmosphere that is so vital to players in competi- tion. So when we say ‘‘We Play It All” we do not only mean the sports, but the participation of us all, at one time or another. The future expan- sion of Tech sports comes from all os us. See you in the stands next year! 66 At the Ole Ball Game (L to R) Top: Coach D. Buckley, T. Faught, R. Bennett, D. Gutterez, R. Maldonaldo, R Brown, coach Runholt. (Bottom)— T. Richards, W. Micka, F. Chance, K. Baptist, J. Rodgers, and R. Trevino. The 1980 Tech baseball team managed to ' hang in there’ last spring. They finished the season with only two wins. Most of the experienced player ended with the season last year. Frank Chance and Rene Trevina were the only returning players. The remainder of the team consisted of rookies. The high-point of the sea- son came when Jeff Rodgers was named for the all conference team with a fielding percentage of 1.000 in the out-field and .444 at bat. Even though the season went poorly, i t gave our “rookie players experience for the 1981 season. With the exception of one senior, all players will return for our 1981 sea- son. Jeff Rodgers swings away at the pitct. 68 Coach Buckley and Coach Runholt wait for the pitch anx- iously. Danny Gutterez warms up before a game. The opponent ' s hind catcher walks away after Tech player scores a run. T Front row: Coach Wesley, R. Valle, J. Medaka, J. Powell, B. Johnson, R. Washington, V. Sendejas, Coach Shryock. Row 2: V. Chase, D. Smith, J. Yudis, L. Medina, C. Townsend, J. Badgley. Slim figures, tightly con- trolled muscles, and the speed of Mercury makes a runner. Our track teams pos- sess these qualities excelling more in one way or the other. The Tech season hadn ' t been tops, but thrills of competition were there. Track players go through strenuous workouts to achieve the perfect runner”. But, only few make a perfect runner and sometimes they are beaten. Regardless of how well or how adequate, these young men and women made our teams — TECH TRACK AND FIELD. Row 1: Coach Wesley, B. Ritter, R. Gongeles, S. Kru- kowski. Row 2: D. Darnell, V. Chase, J. Boswinkle, Coach Shryock. Tiger Girls in Action La Tonia White shows determination in her stride. Naomi Lee and Cindy Villanueva set the pace for the pack. Below, Cindy crosses the finish line first. Dana Flora extends her reach for the long jump during a track and field meet. 71 Soccer Players “Socked It To Them” Standing: L. to R. J. Ortegon, M. Buhusz, R. Bautista, J. Larson, B Powers, D. Rameriz, R. Bautista, J. Asbell, Coach— L. Turner. Kneeling; L. to R. J. Larson, R. Gutierrez, A. Elizonda, R. Gamblin, G. Doughty, H. Gutierrez, W. Morrison, M. Gill, T. Spoor, T. Doughty. Henry Gutierrez builds momentum for Mike Bohusz skuffles with opponent. Mike Bohusz, John Larson rush for the ball, kick. “Tech Has A Winner” Tennis Team Wins in 1981 Standing L. to R.: Coach Dale Vieau, K. Andrews, H. Mason, B. Patterson, W. Morrison, R Trevino. Kneeling L. to R.:L B. Croson, A. Wright C. Townsend, T. Doughty, Coach Dale Vieau, listens as Chuck Harry Mason shows determination as he carries through with his swing. Townsend asks tor a few points. 73 CROSSING THE FINISH Cross Country Left to Right: Top row— R. Gamblin, J. Yudis Bottom row— Coach Wesley, L. Medina, J. Emigh, D. Darnell, M. Gill, J. Badgley. F. Chance Mark Gill runs to the home stretch. James Campbell keeps the pace. 74 Junior Varsity Left to Right: Top row — Coach Bereolos, P. Bridgmon, K. Flora, A. Lewis, Asst. Coach Fisher. Bottom row — A. Herrera, B. Aguirre, L. Scott Assistant Coach Sandy Fisher VOLLEY THAT BALL Varsity Volleyball Coach George Bereolos Left to Right: Top row— Coach Bereolos, T. Santos, D. Davis, G. Hemphill, M Smith, Assistant Coach Sandy Fisher. Bottom row — A. Jiminez, K. Garcia, R. Cox Tigers Hopes Fumble Away Football is a sport that is not only played for fun, but involves a lot of hard work, discipline and the spirit to win. Our men are out there fight- ing, and I mean fighting! Football, like other sports, involves the risk of casualties. Even though the sole purpose is not to get hurt, there is always the possibility of it happen- ing. We enjoy seeing our players all decked out in their uniforms, gal- lantly spewing onto the field, like gladiators in early Rome going into the stadium. We watch with enthusi- asm as our team bravely faces new opponents. The Tech Tigers make sure the ball is dead by burying opponent. Top row (L to R) R. Maldonaldo, J. Larson, R. Bennett, E. Price, F. Knapik, L. Dudley, S. Settle. Middle Row: T. Flores, D. Gordon, M. Lopez, J. Rodgers, H. Young, J. Seifert. J. Scott, T. Burch, Bottom row: R. Valle, T. Faught, G. Florez, D. Ramirez, T. Spoor, T. Richards and M. Buck. Greg Flores shouts encouragement as Tony Flores, 12, narrowly escapes the enemy. Coach Stevens (picture at left) watches impatiently to see if Tech recovers the ball. Greg Flores tries to get around the cor- ner as Tommy Rich- ards blocks. TEAM SPIRIT Tony Faugh Defensive Tight End Greg Flores Running Back Marvin Buck Guard Tom Spoor James Seifert Frank Knapik Center Center Tackle Flanker 78 . . . TEAM STRATEGY Sam Settle Guard Arthur Lozano Guard Eric Price Wide Receiver 79 WE SHOOT IT ALL! BASKETBALL Anthonz shooting a short basket. Varsity. Left to Right: Anthonz Johson, J.T. Woods, Chris Doty, Neil Collins, Dennis Webb, Regis Beck, Lionel Daves, Darand Moore, Ricky Shelton, Murroy Ingram, Center on knees: Tyrone Doty and Anthony Brown. LyVr M Lk ' ' ik i v i j Top Left to Right: Tyrone Doty, Dennis Webb, Lionel Davis, J.T. Woods, Bottom Left to Right: Robert Maldonado, Clayton Davis, Kent Harris, Jerome Webb, Saul Branning. Here we have Chris making his way to the goal. 82 BASKETBALL GRAD’S Athony Johnson Ricky Shelton Murray Ingram We thank these players for their contribution to Tech Basketball. WRESTLERS MEET THEIR MATCH Front Row: Jeff Rogers, John Larson, Chuck Townsend, Wayne Micka, Mark Gill, Reggie Gunn, John Emigh. Second Row: Ccach Wesley, Tom Burch, Torn Spoor, Jeff Hallmark, Tommy Richards, Brian Ritter. Coach Wesley discusses match with Coach Buckley shouts instructions to Tech Tommy Richards. wrestler during a match. 85 Tech has it all, and MORE. More than just the three R’s (reading, ' riting and ’rithema- tics)! Tech dares students to take a challenge in preparation for their futures. And, the voca- tional shop courses do just that. Do you want to learn how to pipe- fit? Or how about building your own dream house? Anyone can use the valuable skills from the auto shop in fixing cars. The “regular” academic courses offered at Tech chal- lenge students in other ways. Mastering skills in math, science, English, and social studies will always be beneficial to an indi- vidual at the present or in the fu- ture. 87 MASTERING THE TOOLS OF COMMUNICATION Student reads story to Mrs. Dix in English class. Brian Fleming speaks with Mrs. Argerus in reading lab. Ron McCarty reads magazine in reading lab. Tech’s Language Arts depart- ment offers a well rounded program in order for students to communi- cate effectively by improving their speaking, reading, and writing skills. The program consists of basic grammar skills to British Literature, speech to journalism. Special courses are offered in Business English, and College Prep English. Students have access to the reading lab designed to improve comprehension and speed. 88 m. ri •l.iiiy English students concentrate on assignment. Above: Lisa Sessum works diligently in English class. Below: Joe Jones crops a picture for the yearbook. Darlene Edwards looks ambitiously at a story. 89 Summing It Up Galileo gave us many theoretical terms which today are proven LAWS in our text books. Science and Math have been very much in- tertwined in Greek-Latin periods. Today we follow the same con- cepts, just divided into separate methods. Our learnings may seem basic, as every year we seem to has over the same thing the year before, but ba- sics are fundamental. Science and Math are built like steps, each step is higher up and a little more diffi- cult. The stairs of Science and Math are endless. We take today’s Sci- ence and Math and cultivate into to- morrows universe. Jose Lopez is plotting his graph. 90 Science Discoveries and Growing Coach Wilson takes it apart piece by piece. 91 92 J. Austin, O. Lopez, and D. Lickfelt say, Who says three in the kitchen spoils the pot? 93 Creative Talents THE ARTS. Mr. Anderson interviews Miss Synder during Christmas WJOB taping. DRAMA on the AIR Drama class taping a commercials. “Watch out WJOB. 94 Art brings out the creative spirit that fills ones soul. With a touch of imagination and native instinct your design begins to come alive. Tech enables those students, who have not yet unleased their talents, to be guided by their teachers. The Art of Music, also falls into the same mold. Their voices are toned so music comes forth sweet and clear. Regi Gunn is demonstrating the Art of Color Matching True Artists at Work Preparing for Today’s Business Tech offers a variety of Business courses. The department is divided in four categories, General Clerical, Bookkeeping-Business Machines, Stenographic, and Di stributive Edu- cation. The Business Departments motto is, Learn to Earn.’’ Not only do you Learn to Earn”, but the de- partment also helps in on-the-job training programs. Figuring up the budget. Does it compute? And we want a “9 to 5 job? 96 Mrs. Jones lighting the day with a cheerful smile. 97 FOODS SHOP — Ready for the Betty Crocker bake-off. Mr. Ford shows correct technique for beating an egg. Casserole, soups, and poultry, sounds yummy? Well, in foods you get to learn how to cook these and many more. Are you sick of taking yourself out to McDonalds or Burger King? You don’t have to if you can cook yourself. The myth that cook- ing is a womans job is just a fallacy. Both men and women cook and en- joy it. Take a look around, most chefs are male. So put on your chef hats and lets cook! Cleaning up is just as important as preparing the meal. PRINTING PRINTING PRINTING These printers are inking the press. Left: Getting ready to get the Big Job done. Bottom Left: Watching the press ro-o-o-oll The Print shop is a very interest- ing class, and one which many stu- dents enjoy. There are many areas of the shop in which students work on layouts, make plates, run the press, work in the dark room, etc. The students turn out such jobs as business cards, tickets, pamphlets, posters, etc. Some students are good in one area, while others are good in another. Printing is a good shop choice here at Tech, and a good career. 99 Making Metal Come Alive George Leber works on plaining a 2 x 4” down to size. Leonard Ratray, Jessie Puentez, and Dwayne Short are learning how to center a punch stock in a lathe. 100 Woodshop Class works on projects. Experimenting With Metals Chuck Hamilton demonstrates radial arm saw to other class mem- bers. 101 THE HOUSE THAT TECH BUILT In the market to buy a new home? The building shops built this house. Construction is expected to be completed in May. Student carpenter saws plywood for roof of house. A Gravit student and Tech ' s Danny Brandon inspect the roof ' s awning. 102 Brian Ritter and Issac Collins (Right) work on motor control panel Appliance Repair Electronic, Electric Shops rr. Mike Lopez, Mr. Trowbridge, Clayton Davis and another Tech Student are working on an electronic panel. Left to Right: Andrew Taylor, Jerome Webb and Mr. Sobkowicz work on repairing a washing machine. Andrew Taylor assists Mr. Sobkowicz while repairing washing machine. 103 MAKE A CHOICE . . . Foundry is one of the many shops offered at Tech. More and more stu- dents are finding out what Foundry has to offer. Some of these students are bused from Morton, Gavit, Clark, Griffith, Highland, Munster, and the Hanover District to take advantage of Tech’s fine Vocational Shops. In Foundry students make things such as crosses, dogs, horses, etc. Stu- dents might want to pursue this ca- reer. Tony Weaver watches Chris Doty make a very interesting mold. Bruce Krause and Jeff Yudis are about to coin money with their molten aluminum. . . . IT’S UP TO YOU 104 Tony Mysliwicz carefully turns the lathe tor a proper fit. Everyone gets into the spirit of pipes here. Mr. Zink and James Maddox repair a pipe threader. Pipe fitting is more than the eye can see. First, this class is offered to anyone with absolutely no exper- ience needed. Second, the class enables young students to have the basic for entrance in many different areas, that in the world can be used. For example, pipe fitter, air condi- tioning, and many other allied fields. So, we send those students out to create their futures. F PIPE T T I N G Chris Burgans is beginning a pipe job here. You won ' t see this one in a store window. 105 VICA PRINTING: Front Row: L to R — M Wick, D Croston, A Guzman, M Villareal, P Vargas. Back Row: M Henderson, D. Ramirez, D. Moore, G. Ullstram, M. Ingram, R. Valdes VICA FOODS: Left to Right: T. Morse. D Cardin, W Haley, K Martin, A Parrish, 109 National Honor Society Leadership . . . Service ■ ■ ■ Mylinda Holbrook— Secretary- Treasurer; Martha Green- — Vice President; Linda Tur- ner — President. Row 1: N. Lee, M. Holbrook, M Green, G. Pena, C. Bolt, L. Turner, Row 2: D Guerra, C. Fulkerson, J. Best, A. Colvia, A. Lozano Dependability School Spirit Student Council Row 1: L. Sessum, R. Hidalgo, L, Garton, A. Parrish, T. Santos, C. Helems, R. Kuntz, A. Zack, D. Darnell, R. Spelce, M. Holbrook, Row 2: M. Smith, L. Turner, N. Lee. D. Guerra, C. Segars, L. Thilmont, M. Stanford, K. Ortegon, S. Diaz, N. Marcano, G. Pena, G. Ashley. ECOLOGY Quill and Scroll Front to back: Left — C. Bolt, J. Oiler, M. Green Right — K. Novak, B. Captain Center — H. Mason, Center — H. Mason, C. Hellems Ecology Left to right: Front row — N. Zivanovick, J. Brajkovich Back row — D. Noble, A Colvin, D. Kalina, W. Hartman, Mr Mark Y ednak, Advisor. 112 Junior, Wayne Morrison uses classtime to work on a pro- ject for the Biochemics Club. Mr. Ted Erikson explains an experiment to club members Billy Patterson and Barry Garton. Biochemics Club Lett to right: Front row— 0. Brandon, H. Mason, J. Brajkovich, N. Zivanovick, A. Lozano. Back row— Mr. Ted Erikson, Advisor, R. Valle, T. Garate, K. Andrews, W. Morrison, B. Patterson, B. Garate 113 BIOCHEMICS Thespians are students in disguise Top Row — Left to Right: R. Hidalgo, F. Knapik, D. Sanchez, R. Szyndrowski, F. Kuntz, J. Rodgers, B Sanchez, E. Hopson, 0. Darell, G, Kalina, Middle Row: M. Montijano, M. Holbrook, D. Cardin, T. Santos, D. Kalina, J. Jones, D. Guerra, T. Oiler, M. Knoezer, Bottom Row: C. Hel- lems, N Lee, L. Hernandez, A. Zack, T. Jurick, S, Diaz, R. Kuntz. or future Hamlets Left to Right: John Best— Co-President, Tom Richards— Sargent-At Arms, Kevin Bap- tist — Co-President. Front Row— Left to Right; W Micka, M. Gill. D. Cardin, K. Andrews, B. Patterson, R Maldanado, A. Wright, R. Bennett, Middle: T. Faught, T. Spoor, K. Baptist, D. Ramirez, R. Duff, F. Chance, J. Rodgers, R. Trevino, C. Townsend, H. Mason, Top: J. Best, T. Richards. MUSICAL TALENT BRINGS A LIFT Mixed Glee Left to right: M. Lindsey, C. Riley, T. Adair, D. Timko, S. Hudison, T. Frazier, A. Herrera, L. Ritter, sitting T. Oiler. Girl ' s Chorus Left to right: Row 1 — C. Luciano, K Mueller, R. Seybold, L. Garten, D. Lickfelt. Row 2 — D. Herren, A Musgrove, K. Ortegon, M. Eastwood. Row 3 — R. Spelce, C. Southard, A. Parrish, A. Torres. Row 4 — O. Lopez, C. Segar, L. Thilmont, L. Tomp- kins, E. Saldivar. Concert Choir Sitting G. Ashley, Directing V. Snyder, Left to right: Row 1 — G. Pena, P, McGuire, B. Sanchez, E, Hopson, D. Sanchez, L. Turner, M. Wick, Row 2 — I. Aguirre, D. Guerra, J. Weaver, T. Martin, N Marcano, S. Diaz, L. Knight, Row 3 — M. Smith, F. Knapik, D. Darnell, R. Szyndrowski, R. Kuntz, S. Jones, R. Mendoza, Row 4— C. Hellems, N. Lee, D. Cardin. W. Hartman, J. Jones and M Holbrook. Folk Singers Left to Right: Row 1 — G. Pena, R Kuntz, P. McGuire, L. Turner, Row 2 — E. Hopson, D. Cardin, B. Sanchez. D. Darnell. Row 3 — G. Ashley, C. Hellems, N Marcano, S. Diaz, Row 4 — D. Guerra, M. Smith, F. Knapik, J. Jones, M. Holbrook, and D. Sanchez. 117 The Tech Times has just complet- ed what may be described as the most progressive year in its history. The staff members, though few in number, overcame many obstacles. For the first time in many years, co-editors headed a staff consist- ing of only six members. The layout of the newspaper was changed from four to three columns. Editions ar- rived every two weeks bringing Tech Tigers news and information. Top: Martha Green, Co-editor. Middle Lett: Denise Johnson, Publications Sponsor. Middle Right: Connie Bolt, Co-editor. Bottom: Tech Times Staff (Left to Right) Back row — D. Noble, D. Popa, B. Captain Middle row — N. Zivanovick, J. Oiler, C. Bolt, M. Green Kneeling: K. No- vak, D. Mounts, K. Nichols Not pictured: D. Nichols, D. Edwards, L. Reyes, M. Gill, C. Gamblin 118 chartCHARtCHART Chart Staff (Left to Right) T. Spoor, D, Gordon, C. Hellems, D. Popa, H Mason, B. Captain Sitting — G., Ullstam, L. Novak, D. Mounts, J. Sanders, N. Zivanovick Not pictured: C. Nash, S. Thrailkill Cyndee Hellems Editor-in-Chief With the closing of another school year, so is the close of the Chart. Many different ideas including new and old, have com- posed this year’s book. While basic characteristics Shane Thrailkill Assistant Editor are shown through the Chart, we tried to bring a little freshness this year. Some of our dedicated staff members have worked hard to give a new look. Many people normally do not Bob Captain Staff Photographer take time to read any of our arti- cles. We hope this year they will. Individuals on the staff have writ- ten their views on many subjects. We give you this year a new look, the Chart! 119 VICA Electrics and Electronics Left to right; Top — A. Lozano, B. Ball, B. Captain, R. Trevino, M. Dillard, A. Colvin Bottom — K. Snyder, Unknown, A. Noble, C. Fulkerson, Mr Trowbridge, instructor. VICA Welding L. to R. — C. Gamblin (lying down). W. Morrison. K. Andrews, G. Doughty, S. Thorbison, K. Cline, D. Brandon 121 VICA Construction Left to right — C. Dazey, G. Cox, Mr. Kennedy, sponsor, and T. Richards V.I.C.A. Members acquire skills. Front Row: M. Rodriguez, D. Mann, B. Bennett, D. Conroy. Back Row: G. Sweeney, C. Basham, S. Sikorski (I to r) Front Row: T. Jurick, H. Guitterrez, J. Badgley, B. Dunn, T. Faught, F. Knapik, D. Sanchez, M. Butler, R. Maldonado, J. Larson. Back Row: W. Hartman, D. Kalina, T. Spoor, J. Tellez, Mr. McCullough, Advisor, W. Micka, D. Noble 122 D.E., COE students gain job experience. (I to r) L. Turner, G. Wilson, R. Stevens, L. Hernandez, Z. Shelton, R. Geary, J. Writt, C. Spencer. (I to r) Front Row: C. Haynes, C. Walker, R. Szyndrowski, C. Fulk erson, P. Martinez, L. Henderson, S. Johnson, S. Lockett, S. Sanchez. Middle Row: L. Armstrong, A. Collins, C. Lewis, J. Williams, L. Selton, C. Telez, K. Wilson. Back Row: M. Cunningham, E. Hailey, C. Scott, J. Staley, P. Leber, D. Popa 123 Above Standing Top: K. Flora, T. Allen, C. McCarty. Sitting Middle: L. Scott, M. Freed, A. Herrera, P. Bridgmon, P. Yabbka, P. Fulkerson, G Ashley, B Aguirre. Standing Bottom: N. Lee, A. Lewis, M. Smith. FEMALE SPIRIT ROUSER’S (Above) Front to Back: K. Cross, D. Edwards, J. Strickland, D. Lickfelt, G. Fowler, O. Martinez, K. Nichols Back Row: D. Drudge, K Martin, K. Martin, A. Herrera, S. Gray, N. Lee, J. Hagan, and P. Teumer. 125 Leaders of Tech Spirit Varsity and B-team Cheerleaders pose between cheers and routines. (L to R) A. Jiminez, T. Doughty, A. Collins, G. Ashley, R. Kuntz, N. Sanchez Back (L to R) T. Santos, D. Menconi, P. McQuire, C. McCarty. 126 Varsity Squad (Top to Bottom) P McGuire, T. Doughty, A. Collins, R Kuntz, G. Ashley. B-Team squad (L to R) A. Jiminez, C. McCarty, N. Sanchez, T. Santos, D. Menconi. 127 Secretarial training put to good use. I.O. L. (left to right) D. Davis, R. Kuntz, D. Drudge, S. Patterson, J. Collins, K. Novak, C. Bolt Office Aids (left to right) Front Row: Penny Hunter, D. Bennett, J. Collins, S. LeDay, L. Collins. Back Row: R. Ingram, D. Drudge, M. Stanford. 128 Lights . . . Camera . . . Action 129 A.V. Aides: Kneeling Front: M. Croson, A. Lozano. Standing: (left to right) Front Row: P. Beard, T. Baumgart, D. Davis. Back Row: R. ' revino, K. Ball, S. Krukowski, B. Ritter, A. Colvin. We appreciate the thoughtful- ness of all our patrons and busi- nessmen who have given what they could (in these hard times) to help us achieve our goal. We not only thank the people who have fur- nished funds, but the people who have gone out to raise them. The business community not only wants to help the prosperity of our year- book, but they also have the hope that Tech students would look through the Ad section to find a place of business for their transac- tions. And, of course, we all helped by contributing to our newspaper drive. BURGER’ SUPER MARKETS 6527 Columbia Ave. — Hammond 1218 Sheffield— Dyer 12 Ridge Road — Munster 45th Street — Munster i©@dlj (Hlairdl L@©lk aft Today! Because tomorrow is just around the corner, and your future will depend a lot on the decisions you make today. Your career goal is prob- ably the single most impor- tant decision you ' ll make, so consider it carefully. Con- sider your interests and skills, and then consider working for a company that will allow you the opportun- ity to develop and use them effectively. At Inland Steel we like to bring out the best in people. We do it through training programs, and by offering growth potential. We need solid employees on the pro- duction lines, in the craft apprenticeships, in our laboratories, and in the offices. We ' ve built a strong repu- tation as a first-rate steel- maker, and we built it with the help of our employees. But we don ' t rest on past laurels. Like you, we ' re looking at tomorrow. Indiana Harbor Works 3210 Watling Street East Chicago, IN 46312 ◄ Inland Steel An Equal Opportunity Employer BEATTY MACHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY Beatty Machine and Manufacturing Company: 940 150th Street Hammond, Indiana, Phone: 931-3000 135 136 137 Good Luck Class of ’81! Compliments of Tech’s 1981 Patrons Bunnette and Diane Anderson Daniel A. Becerra David and Cheryle Cudzilo Mrs. Mary E. Gordon Cyndee Hellems and Paul Beitler, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hellems and Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hellems and Family Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lachut Mr. Henry Novak John Perkins ’73 Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Reyes and Family Mr. and Mrs. William Riley and Family Thrif-t-Mart 1301 Chicago Avenue Hammond, IN 46320 Daniel P. DiTola Agent State Farm Insurance Mrs. Beatrice Tyler SENIOR ACTIVITIES INDEX A D Andrews, Kirk Football 1; Basketball 1-2; Tennis 4; Biochemics 4 Davis, Darla Basketball 3-4; Volleyball 4; Out- standing Senior Arce, Nephtalie Honor Roll 2-3; Wrestling 3; Library Aide 4 Diaz, Sherry Thespian 1-2-3-4, President 4; Girl ' s Chorus 1; Concert Choir 2-3- 4; Folk Singer 4; Tennis 3-4; Senior Austin, Janice Home Ec. 1; Pom Pon 2; Pep Club 3 Advisory Board; Student Council 4; Outstanding Senior; Hello Dolly 1; Staircase 1; Dinner 1; Superstar 2; B Music Man 2; Brigadoon 2; Dracula 3; Guys Dolls 3; Pippin 3; Godspell 4; Kiss Me Kate 4 Ball, William VICA Electrics 3; VICA Electronics 4 F Baptist, Kevin Cross Country 1; Wrestling 1 -2-3-4; Football 3; Baseball 3-4; Lettermen 2-3-4, President 4 Flores, Ester Girl’s Chorus 1, Mixed Glee 2, Con- cert Choir 3 Bennett, Ron Basketball 3; Football 3-4; Baseball 3-4, Lettermen 2-4 Fulkerson, Cindy National Honor Society 3-4; D E C. A., President 4 Bolt, Connie Tech Times 2-3-4, News Editor 3, Co-Editor 4; Quill Scroll 3-4, Trea- surer 3, President 4; Junior Class V- Pres. 3; National Honor Society 4; Outstanding Senior G Garcia, Kathy Volleyball 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1; Freshmen Class Treasurer; VICA c President 4 Geary, Renee C.O.E. 4 Chase, Irnell Basketball 3-4 Gill, Mark Cross Country 1-2-3-4; Wrestling 1- Cohen, Sheri Pom Pon 2 2-3-4; Soccer 3-4; Track 2; Letter- men 4; Tech Times 3-4, Sports Edi- tor 3, Asst. Sports Editor; I.C.T. 4; Cunningham, Martha Home Ec. 1-2-3-4; Pep Club 3; D.E. 4 Junior Tech Spirit Gordon, Dana Football 4; Tech Times 4; Yearbook 4; Outstanding Senior 139 SENIOR ACTIVITIES INDEX G cont. Green, Martha Tech Times 2-3-4, News Editor 2; Asst. Editor 3, Co-Editor 4; Quill Scroll 3-4, Secretary 3; National Honor Society 3-4, Vice Pres. 4; Who’s Who 3; Valedictorian; Out- Senior H Hailey, Edwina Home Ec. 1 -2-3-4 ; D.E. 1 Hellems, Cyndee Girl’s Chorus 1; Mixed Glee 2; Con- cert Choir 2-3-4; Folk Singer 3-4; Music Committee Chairperson 4; Thespian 2-3-4; Secretary 3, Advi- sory Board 4; Student Council 2-3-4, Vice Pres 4; Quill Scroll 3-4; Hon- or Roll 2-3-4; Yearbook 3-4, Asst Editor 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Junior Advisory Board; Senior Advisory Board; Superstar 2; Music Man 2; Teahouse 2; Brigadoon 3; Dracula 3; Guys Dolls 3; Pippin 3; Kiss Me Kate 4; Who’s Who in Music 4; Out- standing Senior Henderson, LaTreacha Cheerblock 3; D.E. 4 Hernandez, Lupe Sophomore Class Vice President; Thespians 2-3-4; Student Council 4; Senior Class Secretary; Superstar 2; Teahouse 2; Dracula 3; Pippin 3 Holbrook, Mylinda Girl ' s Chorus 1; Concert Choir 2-3- 4; Folk Singer 4; Thespians 3-4; Vol- leyball 2-3; G.A.A. 3; National Honor 3-4; Class Advisory Board 2-3-4; Student Council 4; Music Man 2; Guys Dolls 3; Pippin 3; Kiss Me Kate 4; Outstanding Senior Hunter, Penny Cheerleader 1; Pom Pon 2; Cheer- block 3 1 Ingram, Murray Basketball 1-2-4; VICA 4 J Johnson, Sherroen Cheerblock 3; D.E. 4 Jones, Joseph Boy ' s Chorus 1; Mixed Glee 1; Con- cert Choir 2-3-4; Music Advisory Committee 2-3-4; Folk Singer 2-3-4; Thespians 2-3-4, Advisory Board 3; How To Succeed 1; Superstar 2; Music Man 2; Teahouse 2; Briga- doon 3; Guys Dolls 3; Pippin 3; Kiss Me Kate 4; Who’s Who in Music 4; Outstanding Senior K Knapik, Frank Boy ' s Chorus 1; Concert Choir 2-3- 4; Folk Singers 2-3-4; Football 1-2- 4; Newspaper 3-4; VICA Drafting 2- 3-4; Thespians 3-4; Superstar 2; Music Man 2; Brigadoon 3; Guys Dolls 3; Kiss Me Kate 4 Kuntz, Rhea Mixed Glee 2; Concert Choir 3-4; Folk Singer 3-4; Music Advisory Board 3-4; Thespians 1-2-3-4, Advi- sory Board 4; Junior Class Presi- dent; Cheerleader 2-3-4; Senior Ad- visory; Tennis 2-3-4; D.A.R. 4; Student Council President; Dolly 1; Staircase 1; Dinner 1; Music Man 2; Superstar 2; Brigadoon 3; Dracula 3; Guys Dolls 3; Pippin 3; Kiss Me 140 SENIOR ACTIVITIES INDEX Kate 4; Outstanding Senior; Basket- ball Homecoming Queen L LeDay, Sheila Girl ' s Basketball 1-2; Volleyball 1; Cheerblock 3 Lee, Naomi Thespian 1-2-3-4; Treasurer 4; Trackette 1-2-3-4; G.A.A. Vice Pres. 3, President 4; Aquababe 2; Bioche- mics 3; Chorus 1 ; Concert Choir 2-3- 4; Girl’s Track 1-3-4; Junior Adviso- ry; Mat Maid 1-2-3-4; Pon Pom 3-4; Powder Puff 3; Pep Club 3; Senior Class Treasurer; Student Council 1- 3-4; Dolly 1; Staircase 1; Dinner 1; How To Succeed 1; You Can ' t Take It 1; Superstar 2; Music Man 2; Tea- house 2; Brigadoon 3; Dracula 3; Guy ' s Dolls 3; Pippin 3; Kiss Me Kate 4; National Honor 3-4; Out- standing Senior Lockett, Sharon Home Ec. 1-2-3-4; VICA 4; Pep Club 3; D.E. 4 Lopez, Jose Soccer 1-2-3-4; Lettermen 3-4; Treasurer 4; Outstanding Senior Lozano, Arthur Football 1; Biochemics Quarter- master 3; National Honor 4; VICA Electronics 3-4; Class Advisory Board 3-4 M Maldonado, Ruben Football 1-4; Baseball 3-4; Letter- men 4; VICA Drafting 3-4 Marcano, Nilda Freshman Vice Pres.; Girl’s Chorus 1; Concert Choir 2-3-4; Folk Singer 2- 3-4; Music Advisory Committee 2- 3- 4; Student Council 4; Senior Advi- sory Board; Music Man 2; Guys Dolls 3; Kiss Me Kate 4; Outstand- ing Senior Mason, Harry Tennis 1-2-3-4; Wrestling 2-4; Let- termen 3-4; Chorus 1; Tech Times 2- 3-4; Yearbook 2-3-4; Quill Scroll 3-4; Biochemics 4 Medina, Leland Track 2-3-4; Cross Country 3-4 Mendoza, Rosemary Chorus 1; Mixed Glee 2; Concert Choir 3-4 N Nichols, Debbie Sophomore Advisory; Tech Times 2-3-4; Junior Class Treasurer; Sen- ior Class President; C.O.E. 4; Foot- ball Homecoming Queen 4; Out- standing Senior Novak, Kim Cheerleader 1-2-3; Volleyball 1; Swimming 1-2; Quill Scroll Vice Pres. 3-4; Class Princess 3; Tech Times 1-2-3-4; Sports Editor 3-4; Outstanding Senior o Oiler, Janice Chorus 1 ; Tech Times 1-2-3-4, Busi- ness Manager 3-4; Quill Scroll 3- 4, Secretary 4 SENIOR ACTIVITIES INDEX Dolls 3; Kiss Me Kate 4; Outstand- ing Senior Parrish, Allison Chorus 1; Band 1-2; Pep Club 1; Cheer-Block 1; VICA 1-2; Student Council 1-2-4, Treasurer 4; Home Ec. 1-2-3-4, President 4 Patterson, Sandy I.O. L. 4 Popa, Diane Volleyball 2-3; Aquababe 3; Tech Times 2-2-4; Yearbook 4; D.E. 4 Porras, Jose Soccer 1 -2-3-4 Sweeney, Gary Football 4; VICA 3-4 Szndrowski, Ronald J. Thespians 1-2-3-4; Concert Choir 2- 3-4; Golf 1-2; D.E. 4 T Taylor, Marlon Basketball 1-2 Tellez, Cynthia D.E.C.A 4 R Ramirez, Daniel Football 1-2-3-4; Soccer 1-2-3-4; Lettermen 4 s Seifert, James Football 1; Student Council 1; Safe- ty Representative 1 Shelton, Laura Cheerblock 3; D.E 4 Shelton, Zadie Home Ec. 1-2; Tech Times 1-2; Smith, Donald State Semi-Finalist 3; VICA Electri- cal 3-4; Track 3-4; Cross Country 4; Lettermen 4 Smith, Marie Volleyball 1-2-3-4, Co-Captain 4; Track 1-3-4; Girl ' s Chorus 1; Con- cert Choir 2-3-4; Folk Singers 4; Student Council 4; G.A.A. 3-4; Na- tional Honor 4; Music Man 2; Guys Townsend, Chuck Track 1-2-3-4; Tennis 3-4; Tech Times 3; Yearbook 3-4; Wrestling 4; Lettermen 3-4; Quill Scroll 3-4; 1 st Place in V F.W. Contest 4; Basket- ball Mr. Tech Spirit 4; Outstanding Senior Trevino, Rene Baseball 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1; Football 1; A V. 1-2-3; Lettermen 2- 3-4; Tennis 3-4; Student Council 3; Thespian 2-3; VICA 2-4; Outstand- ing Senior Turner, Linda M Girl ' s Chorus 1; Concert Choir 2-3- 4; Folk Singers 2-3-4; Class Adviso- ry Board 3-4; National Honor 3-4, President 4; Student Council 4; Mu- sic Man 2; Guys Dolls 3;-Kiss Me Kate 4; Outstanding Senior w Wick, Margaret Home Ec. 1-2-3-4; Girl ' s Chorus 1; Mixed Glee 2-3; Concert Chorus 4; Student Council 4 142 SENIOR ACTIVITIES INDEX Writt, Janic e Sophomore Advisory Board; C.O.E. 4 Zack, Angela Thespians 1 -2-3-4; Vice President 4; Superstar 2; Music Man 2; Tea- house 2; Brigadoon 3; Dracula 3; Guys Dolls 3; Pippin 3; Kiss Me Kate 4; Godspell 4; Student Council 4 143 r v. This is really the hardest page in this book for me to write copy for. There’s so much I want to say about its produc- tion. I don’t want you to become bored, so I ' ll spare you some of it. We selected our theme because we feel Tech DOES have it all. This theme was well into development before the final decision to close Tech was made. We also feel that this theme de- scribes our staff. We have had differ- ent people with different interests working on our book. Special people have helped put this ' 81 CHART together! Among them are Mrs. Johnson, my advisor. Mrs. John- son is one of the most dedicated teachers I know. Some nights we’d stay at Tech until 1 1:00 pm typing and doing last minute picture lay-outs. I want to thank Bob Captain also for the many hours he spent taking and developing pictures and making prints. I can ' t write this page without thank- ing Paul Beitler for all his work. I ' m not mentioning him because he “hap- pens” to be my boyfriend, but because although he graduated last year, he came to Tech after school hours and worked, and worked on the yearbook! He was very assuring and optimistic too. There’s another Tech alumni who worked on the yearbook. I want to thank Robbie Harris for his help in tak- ing pictures. Over all, I’d like to thank my, Assis- tant Editor, Shane Thrailkill. At the be- ginning of the year Shane volunteered to work on Tech’s yearbook, and boy did he work! Although Shane is a Clark High School student now, he’s trans- ferring to Tech next semester. Be- cause of all his hard work and dedica- tion, we have chosen him to be Editor- in-Chief of the 1982 CHART I wish him the best of luck! Thanks so much to the many other people who helped to put this book together, your help was greatly appre- ciated! Thank you again. Cyndee Hellems Editor-in-Chief 144