Houghton Lake High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Houghton Lake, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1979 volume:

WITH THE PASSAGE OF TIME, TRANSITIONS. THE WORLD WE 2 LIVE IN CHANGES SEASONS. 4 WE CHANGE PLACES, FACES, FRIENDS, DREAMS, GOALS. WITH EACH TRANSITION, OUR SELF AND REFINED AND THE BECOMES MORE CLEARLY DEFINED TRANSITIONS CONTINUE. 8 Fall Leaves Fall Fall leaves fall; die, flowers, away; Lengthen night and shorten day; Every leaf speaks bliss to me Fluttering from the autumn tree. I shall smile when wreaths of snow Blossom where the rose should grow; I shall sing when night's decay Ushers In a drearier day. Emily Bronte Not many people may recognize these faces, or even realize the important jobs they have. The bottom picture is of the school board. These fine people make all the great and powerful decisions in the school system. The members of the school board, clockwise, are; Larry Mill- er, Ron Wiggins, Jan Manley, John Walkley (supt.), El- don Outcher, Rene Crombez, Earl Harrison, Pat Deitrich (supt. sec.), and Norm Pike. Upper left is the superinten- dent, Mr. Walkley. His job isto call off school. He doesn't do that job often. Below Is Mr. Fockler, the assistant superintendent. He handles the school's money. His job is fun. 10 On this page are the people the high school student body comes In contact, and more often, in conflict with every school day. Our beloved principal Mr. Szewczyk is located at bottom left. Next to him is the assistant principal Mr. Zegunis. Above Mr. Szewczyk are the secretaries, Mrs. Cornell and Mrs. Bedell. To the right of the high school secre- taries are the Board Office secretaries, Mrs. Bow- man, Mrs. Goodsell, Mr. Hanneman, and Mrs. Dei- trich. Six of Houghton Lake's teachers are featured on the next two pages. Above left is Mr. Mainprize, a member of the English department. He has been teaching in the Houghton Lake school system for fifteen years, and is a published author of poems and books on education. Mrs. Sheeler, above right, is a teacher in the math department. She has taught at Houghton Lake for three years, and will be com- pleting her masters degree this summer. Below right is Mr. Rigling, the metal shop teacher. He has been teaching at Houghton Lake for fifteen years, and was once the ski coach. 12 Upper left is Mrs. Jansen, a member of the social studies department. She has taught at Houghton Lake High for four years, and is extremely prone to 11 Big Mac attacks.11 Upper right is one of our physical educa- tion teachers, Mrs. Gruenberg. She has taught at Houghton Lake for twelve years, and is often seen walking, since she tries to walk five miles every day. At bottom left is Mr. Drogt, the veteran teacher of Houghton Lake High's present staff. He has taught here for twenty-six years, and is the head of the math department. In past years he has served as football coach and assis- tant basketball coach. The crowning of the 'TS11 Homecoming Queen provided an exciting climax at halftime. Chris Wallington re- ceived the crown from former Queen Michelle Hutson, as her court shared in the momentous occasion. The mem- bers of the Queen's court were Lori Ireland, Lori Bon- jean, Toni Bradley, and Carrie Mott. The members of the court are pictured below, counterclockwise with their es- corts. Below left, members of the court congratulate the queen. 15 SHAKE YOUR GROOVE THING Nervousness comes easy when you're standing out in the middle of the football field In front of your Dad and Mom and all your friends. Penny Woolam is the freshman representative, and her escort is Dave Roberts. Cindy Wyman is the sophomore representative, and her escort Is Rich Blanchard. Denise Black, the junior representative, is escorted by Barney Miller. 16 17 SPIRIT WEEK FREAKS! Spirit Week, October 16-20, was a very enthusiastic week. The students began with their participation in the various dress-up days, including Slave Day, Grub Day, Security Day, and Disneyworld Day. Points were added up each day to determine the class with the most partici- pation. Spirit Week came to an end with the pep assembly on Friday. Representatives from each class competed in such events as the Bike Race and Basket Competition. When all the points were added up, the Seniors received the Spirit Week trophy. 19 Who ever said movies are a drag? From CLOSE EN- COUNTERS to JAWS, and KING KONG to SATRUDAY NIGHT FEVER, the memroies of movies were expressed in each float during the Homecoming parade around the football field. Float competition was judged during the parade, and the winner was announced at the game. The Junior class took fourth place with their float based on the movie CLOSE ENCOUNTERS. The Sophomore float took third place, with SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER as its theme. The Freshman class took second place for their float, using JAWS as their theme. The Senior class won the competition with their float centered around the movie KING KONG. SENIORS WIN TROPHY FOOTBALL The Bobcat Varsity football team scrambled to a 4-4-1 record In the Jackpine Conference. The team has seven lettermen retiring this year. The team had its share of injuries, but their overall performance provided specta- tors with several exciting contests. The Varsity football coaches are; John Blankenship, Tom Major, and Dan Boats. Houghton Lake Houghton Lake Houghton Lake Houghton Lake Houghton Lake Houghton Lake Houghton Lake Houghton Lake Houghton Lake Lake City Gladwin Beaverton Meridian Harrison Coleman Evart Roscommon Farwell Tony Bourdow Rob Goodwin Ted Shipp Mark Polash Rob Wyman Mike Nasser Rich Blanchard Marty Muma Tom Earley J.V. FOOTBALL TEAM BREAKS SCHOOL RECORD The Junior Varsity football team equalled the efforts of the Varsity team, with a 4-4-1 season's record in the Jackpine Conference. The Junior Varsity was led by the good rushing of Kevin Hook with a 8.4 average per carry. In their last two games of the season, the cats rolled up 84 points and 2 victories. The J.V. will send seven players to the Varsity, and is looking forward to next season. The coaches for the Junior Varsity team are Jack Kramer and Ted Goll. Members of the J.V. football team are: David Aho, Rob- ert Algers, Eric Barrett, Tony Beaver, Don Beckwith, Mark Colby, Scott Eckstorm, Steve Eckstorm, Bill Ens- ing, Jim Garrett, Mike Garrett, Carl Hallett, Todd Hasty, Kevin Hook, Jim Hose, Kevin Kingman, Kevin Kronner, Robert Kunik, David Lapham, Ray Lockwood, Keith McCormick, Doug McCullough, Doug McDonald, Brad McLain, Mike Mllburn, Curtis Miller, Ed Napierski, Doug Nielson, Paul Pothoff, Jack Roberts, Garth Rogers, John Rzycki, Mike Spurgeon, Greg Stauffer, Kevin Walllngton, Stanley Wallington, Lee Walter, and Bill Zeltz. Ron Elliot and Todd Suzor are the team's manag- ers. CHEERLEADERS HELP BOBCATS BREAK EVEN The Varsity cheerleaders for the football season are; Kim Amy, Brenda Hancock, Donna Harris, Jo Lipka, Lori Mosher, Chris Wallington, and Lori Mosher. KRONNER'S DRUGS J.V. HELPS LIFT UP SPIRITS The J.V. football cheerleaders are: Dalene Finn, Susy Hern, Kyla Johnson, Wanda Johnson, Michele Price, Susie Steger, and Cindy Wyman. KRONNER’S DRUGS SOGGY SEASON FOR MARCHING BAND The marching band had an extra burden placed on them for the 78 marching season. There was so much rain that there was little time for the band to properly practice all of their drills. The band always manages to come through with fine entertainment though. Members of the band are: Steve Akin, Bryan Cady, Mi- chelle Calkins, Renae Carter, Maryann Chila, Joe Chudzinski, Marilee Cole, Ann Cook, Scott Eckstorm, Jim Ellsworth, Mark Fisk, Renae Folrath, Lori Gardner, Parish Geers, Flo Gordon, Carl Hallett, LaDonna Hart, Les Helou, Dennis Humpert, Kim Kob- man, Nancy Kuzimski, Anne LaRocque, Laura LaRocque, Jim Leedy, Tom Leedy, Gene LeForge, Hiedi Leroy, Kim Lewis, Ja- net Marra, Pam Metzler, Mike Milburn, Diane Moore, Eric Moore, Julie Neely, Lisa Nielson, Sally Niwa, Neldea Randall, Mike Rigling, Don Roth, Gail Schultz, Diane Souder, Dan Span, Bon- nie Swanson, Bryan Thompson, Dave Thompson, Chris Tuck, Kel- ly White, Sand! Wiggins, Penny Woolam, Marlene Woodworth, and Carolyn Wrobel. The marching band is directed by John Mil- burn. 30 If the rain was bad for the band, you can i magine how bad it was for the flag girls and majorettes; yet they, too, always managed to come through with an exceptional performance. The flag girls are; Theresa Chila, Connie Peters, Penny Reich, Karen Tillman, and Jackie Zie- linski. Their advisor is Brenda Randall. The majorettes are; Chris Buda, Janie Ellis, Kelli Ellis, Ginger Kelly, Sharon Koch, and Sharlene Thibert. Their advisor is Kathy Delleree. 31 GOLFERS FINISH IN SECOND PLACE The Houghton Lake Golf Team had a very good season this year, finishing second in the Jackpine Conference with a 4-2 season's record. The Bobcat Golf Team is made up of; Scott Bockleman, Dennis Brown Kurt Dys, Steve Harrison, Les Helou, Greg Hendershott, Rich Kob- man, Dave Stauffer, and Dave Williams. The team is coached by Peter Javorowski, who is also the senior member of the high school English department. Mr. Ja- vorowski has been thecoach of the golf team since it's beginning eight years ago, and says, Eight is enough! 32 33 WIN A FEW, LOSE A FEW Girls Varsity Statistics 0 Cadillac 58 H.L. 33  Gaylord 63 H.L. 40 Beaverton 47 H.L. 26 Meridian 52 H.L. 37 Harrison 45 H.L. 26 Coleman 47 H.L. 29 Evart 34 H.L. 36 Roscommon 38 H.L. 30 Farwell 40 H.L. 51 Standish 70 H.L. 15 Beaverton 51 H.L. 32 Meridian 17 H.L. 28 Harrison 46 H.L. 29  Standish 49 H.L. 24 Coleman 52 H.L. 42 Evart 32 H.L. 42 Roscommon 30 H.L. 28 Farwell 27 H.L. 62 • non-conference conference record 5 — wins 9 — The girl's varsity basketball team is coached by Sand! Mitchell, pictured at left, a veteran member of the social studies department. Besides coaching the basketball team, Mrs. Mitchell coaches softball. She's a busy lady. Retiring seniors are Toni Bradley, Mary Jo DeLong, Anita Grant, Jenny Hern, and Carrie Mott, and Jan Hen- dershott. The J.V. team this year consisted of Kelly Akin, Julie Bischoff. Sharon Bourdow, Sheri Bourgeois, Joy Christonson Sheryl Forte, Yvonne Grant, Penny Halliday, Judy Hei- beck, Susie Hutson, Dawn Lane, Patty Littman, Debbie McClellan, Connie Miller, Sue Naperski, Cindy Porath, Sheri Sliwa, Tricia Spicer, and Kim Wallington. The team was managed by Kris Bradley. Mr. Bi- foss is the coach of our girls J.V. Basketball team and has really en- joyed the girls he has coached so far. Besides coaching, Mr. Bifoss teach- es physical education to all grades. He has been in our school system for ten years. o 36 Girls J.V. Statistics Cadillac 39 H.L. 37 0 Gaylord 32 H.L. 32 Beaverton 33 H.L. 38 Meridian 27 H.L. 25 Harrison 21 H.L. 28 Coleman 24 H.L. 28 Evart 30 H.L. 35 Roscommon 24 H.L. 26 Farwell 25 H.L. 35 • Standish 51 H.L. 27 Beaverton 37 H.L. 43 Meridian 20 H.L. 29 Harrison 14 H.L. 23 • Standish 39 H.L. 18 Coleman 14 H.L. 23 • Evart 25 H.L. 41 Roscommon 32 H.L. 31 Farwell 21 H.L. 54 0 non-conference conference record 12 — wins 2 — loses 38 The Bookstore profited from the move to the new high school. For the first time, the students have their own room in which to display items. Because of the extra space, the bookstore can offer a wider variety of merchandise. The students who run the Bookstore are Mrs. Thomp- sons Retailing class. Class members are: Kim Amy, Cindy Balcom. Sue Rudy, Ranel Bassett, Kelly Hinds, Launa Jobin, Kathy Southworth, Cindy Gardner, Bonnie Hawkins, Theresa Lapham, Debbie Robinson, Sherry Palm, Nita Wienel, Laurie Warson. Liz Thompson is a four year veteran of the business department. In addition to teaching a full sched- ule, she enjoys spending time with her infant daughter, Erin. 39 FRESHMEN ADJUST TO NEW SCHOOL The freshman class had a double adjustment to make this year. They not only had to adjust to the new demands of high school. They also had to find their way around a new building. Most of them have been moderately successful in making these adjustments. They are helped in their struggle by Rod Martin, an English teacher here for his second year, and Delores Frever, our foreign language instructor. Freshman class officers are Penny Halliday, president; Kim Wallington, vice-president; Sherry Bour- geois, treasurer; Sheryl Forte, secretary. 40 Pictured above: Wendy Palm and Mary Dunlinger More Freshmen Joe Affholder David Aho Robert Alger Brenda Ancel Ted Arsnoe Wilma Bane Gary Barnum Eric Barrett Steve Beauchamp Lori Beckwith Loretta Bell Julie Bischoff William Balck Micola Bohdan Tracy Booth Dolly Bopp Sherry Bourgeois Brian Bowers Ann Breyer Michelle Calkins Mary Carpenter Teresa Chi la Darla Childers Cathy Chowder Pamela Christian Daniel Coberley Jody Cogswell Mark Colby Brian Collins Kim Col man 42 Bruce Corner Laura Cowan Gary Cowdrey Brenda Cubitt Robert Decker Darlene DeLaurie Roxanne Dickson Mary Denlinger Scott Eckstorm Jim Ellsworth Kim Evans Dalene Finn Renae Follrath Troy Forbes Sheryl Forte Mike Garrett Ken Gerhold William Gonzalez Carol Gordon Stacy Graham Richard Griffith Alan Hack Rusty Hacker Penny Halliday 43 ... And More Freshmen Pictured below: Dale Lauback, Rick Jaynes, Nancy Livernois, and Holly Powser Pictured right: Mike Spurgeon, Greg Stauffer, Dave Roberts, and Jack Roberts First row: David Hamilton Scott Harper Michelle Harrison LaDonna Hart Second row: Todd Hasty Wayne Haveman Jim Hawkins Jill Hecksel Third row: Lora Helou Dawn Herrick Judy Hiebeck B.J. Hoke Fourth row: Kelly Honert Kim Hoover Scott Horde Jeff Hose 44 Lorie Howey Terri Hunt Susie Hutson Yvonne Jaynes Vera Jenkins Kelly Johns Rod Jones Lorrie Kenyon Pictured above right: Becky Swain, Debbie Stevens, JoAnn Spehar, Don Reich. First row: Mark Kifner Rick Kilpatrick Kim Kingman Dana Kipp Third row: Kevin Kroner Rob Kunik Richard Laroucque Shelly LaRoque Second row: Ellen Kipp Kelly Kitchen Shiela Knipp Larry Kotskey Four row: Denise Lee Colleen Lewandowski Heidi Leroy Mike Lewis 46 Freshmen Cont Pictured left: Kim Wallington, Penny Wollam, Jay Zavitz and Cindy Suzor. First row: Debbie Lahar Brian Lambert Jeannie LaPrad Ann Larocque Lori Lepper Roneka Lewis Nancy Livernois Mike Liebisch Second row: Jeff Long Jose Mace Doug McCullough Vern Mathis Janet Marra Brad McClain Jackie McClue Keith McCormick 47 Michelle Muma Terry Muma Liz Mulka Becky Moran Bob Miller Mike Milburn Ed Napierski Mike Neorr Doug Nielsen Paula O'Mell Robin Pacyna Mark Parens Shirley Patnode Cindy Porath David Peabody Gordon Perry Shelly Peterson Ron Petter Mark Phelps Paul Pothoff Denise Preibe Laura Pulcifer Don Reich Dave Roberts Jack Roberts Jim Rosa Nona Rosebohm John Ryzcki Matt Saxton Patti Secord Debbie Shafley Paula Sipes Cindy Slicker Craig Sperry Joanne Spehar Pat Spicer 48 Freshman Class .. Mike Spurgeon Tara Stanton Greg Stauffer Mary Jane Stauffer Gary Stead Debbie Stevens Bruce Strauble Teresa Sussex Nancy Sutherland Cindy Suzor Becky Swain Seth Symons Kathy Sypien Mary Tillman Joanne Til Ison Randy Thomas Chris Thompson Theresa Trader Richard Urback Carrie Valko Michelle VanDussen Stacy Wagner Kim Wallington Renae Walkley Lee Walters Richard Williams Tim Wilson Penny Wollam Angela Wyman Debbie Yennior Ed Zielinski Bill Zietz Jay Zavitz Bridgett Beaulieu Dan Coverly ■u ‘ i ■ 3 o' 4 49 A Big One! STUDENT SENATE ACTIVE AGAIN AFTER LONG ABSENCE Students and administrators decided that Houghton Lake High School had been without a student senate too long. This year students elected a group to take the concerns of the majority to the administration. The student body elected Bill Hutson as president with Annette Nasser serving as the vice-president. Mike Palm is treasurer and secretary is Robin Wood. Other members are Tricia Spicer, Sally Niwa, Wendy Wassemiller, Jenny Hern, Kevin Kingman, and Theresa Chila. The Student Senate has had a juke box and fooseball table installed in the cafeteria for the students to use during lunch hours. The profits are used to pay for repairs to the school due to vandalism. Wendell Pietchak is the advisor for the organization. He is also head of the business department and teaches dri- ver's education. Outside school, Mr. Pietchak is active in sled dog racing. CASHWAY SUPPLY COMPANY M A ’S HARDWARE 52 NORTH SHORE HARDWARE WOODY’S VAL-U DEPARTMENT STORE HAND CRAFTED BUILDING COMPONENTS Hand Crafted Custom Built Homes Ready for Immediate Occupancy For More Information Call or Write: Route 79, Box 180-W Houghton Lake, MI 48629 (517) 366-5655 Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year. He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake. The only other sound's the sweep Of easy wind and downy flake. The woods are lovely dark and deep. But I have promises to keep. And miles to go before I sleep. And miles to go before I sleep. Robert Frost NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY This year's National Honor Society members are: Scott Bockleman, Tony Bourdow, Toni Bradley, Tammy Chila, Lisa Deines, Mary Jo DeLong, Kelli Ellis, Sandy Ellsworth, Lori Gardner, Dean Geers, Anita Grant, Tammy Gray, Darlene Gudakunst, Sheri Hager, Melody Harrison, Jan Hendershott, Jenny Hern, Bill Hutson, Lynne Jagielo, Dean Kotesky, Tom Kuhn, Karen LaPrad, Lorna Loveless, Eric Moore, Carrie Mott, Julie Neely, Lori Phillips, David Pulcifer, Neldea Randall, Joanna Reich, Teresa Riley, Dawn Roberts, Marcell Romancky, Marlene Smyk, Bryan Thompson, Wendy Wassemiller, Carolyn Wrobel, and Connie Wykoff, The following seniors were inducted this spring: Marcia Burzynski, Larry Chrispell, Julie Cook, Spencer Halli- day. Penny Kelly, Lorrie Rezmer, and Kelly White. Members of the society are chosen on the basis of scholar- ship, leadership, and character. Candidates are voted on by the teaching staff and ballots are reviewed by a faculty committee. Students are eligible for membership in their junior and senior. 56 Officers of the IMHS are as follows: Upper right of previous page is the president Bryan Thompson. Upper left of previous page is the vice president Dawn Roberts. Upper left is the secretary Jenny Hern. Lower right is Jan Hendershott who is the treasurer. Upper right is Mrs. Benjamin who is one of the school's counsel- ors. Mrs. Benjamin is the advisor of the NHS and has worked at H L H S for four years. Lower right is Mr. Jury. He is also a counselor and has worked here for two years. Mr. Jury enjoys hunting and fishing. His only future plan is to be happy. THE BAND The Houghton Lake High School Concert Band has had a full and profitable year. The band performed at many concerts in the new auditorium, and participated in district band festival where it received good ratings. Band members, with the help of the BandAids, launched many fund raising activities and earned enough money to buy recording equipment and take an overnight trip to Grand Valley State College where they par- ticipated in Bandarray 79. The band ended its year by marching in the Memorial Day parade. Members of the band are: Steve Akin, Bryan Cady, Michelle Calkins, Renae Carter, Maryanne Chila, Tammy Chila, Joe Chudzinski, Marilee Cole, Ann Cook, Scott Eckstorm, Jim Ellsworth, Mark Fisk, Renae Folrath, Lori Gardner, Parish Geers, Carl Hallett, LaDonna Hart, Les Helou, Lora Helou, Jim Hose, Kim Kobman, Nancy Kuzimski, Gene LaForge, Ann LaRocque, Laura LaRocque, Jim Leedy, Tom Leedy, Kim Lewis, Janet Marra, Pam Metzler, Mike Milburn, Diane Moore, Eric Moore, Julie Neely, Darla Nelson, Lisa Nielson, Sally Niwa, Neldea Randall, Joanna Reich, Mike Rigling, Don Roth, Gail Schultz, Diane Souder, Dan Span, Bonnie Swan- son, Bryan Thompson, David Thompson, Kelly White, Sandi Wiggins, Penny Woolam, Marlene Woodworth, and Carolyn Wrobel. 58 This has been a good year for the High School choir. They received top ratings at the district choir festival in Gladwin, as well as put on many Excellent concerts. They launched many fund raising campaigns and earned enough money for a trip to Mackinaw Island. Scott Avery, pictured at left, is directing the choir this year. In his first year at Houghton Lake, Mr. Avery is also teaching at the middle school. Members of the choir are: Tammy Amy, Brigett Beaulieu, Darla Childers, Laura Cowan, Brenda Cubitt, Mary Denlinger, Harold Farley, Kim Farley, Bill Fischer, Michelle Guest, Lois Hager, LaDonna Hart, Dennis Humpert, Pat Kingman, Dana Kipp, Shelly LaRocque, Lori Lepper, Debbie Long, Patty Mills, Paula Omell, Debbie Page, Wendy Palm, Rich Peters, Marcell Romancky, Dawn Rose, Kathy Southworth, Debbie Stevens, Randy Thomas, and Chris Tuck. 59 SOPHOMORES ARE A SPIRITED BUNCH Kelly Akin Steve Akin Cara Aldinson Tammy Amy Rod Ancel Carla Babcock Tammy Balcom Bob Barnum Tim Barthlemeu Don Beckwith Cindy Berry Rich Blanchard Lee Blodgett Sharon Bour Kris Bradley Dennis Brown As you look at some of the sophomores on this page, you can see how wierd they are. Sophomores acted this way during Homecoming. Whenever there is a chance to do something different, they are the first ones to start. They work together the best during pep assemblies when the noise they make is constructive. Their col- lective noise has won them the yelling contest more than any other class. So, although they may seem a little strange, they do have spirit. Sophomore class officers are Patti Wahl, president; Cur- tis Miller, vice president; Mike Nasser, secretary; Sue Samuels, treasurer. The adviso for the sophomores are Mr. Bischoff, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Mer cer. These men are also the science department. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Bischoff have been here longer than anyone can remem- ber, and Mr. Mercer came a couple years after that. 60 61 More Sophomores Lori Fewless Bill Fick Cindy Fiebig Dan Finn Mark Fisk Karen Gardner Chris Buda Brian Cady Renae Carter Mary Anne Chila Tom Chrispell Steve Christensen Joy Christenson Andy Chudzinski Ann Cook Donna Davis Joe Dove Chris Dornan Jan Drake Terry Dunkel Scott Eckstorm Dan Ellsworth Bill Ensing Jane Fareback ... And More Sophomores The sophomores may be a bit bizarre, but they are the best money makers around. Their dance at Skateland in November was the most successful this year. At Easter they raffled off a human-sized rabbit. By the time they are seniors, they'll be rich. Pictured below: Ken Winegardner and Don Marsh Jim Garrett Parrish Geers Mary Goodsell Flo Gordon Yvonne Grant Linda Gruenburg Lois Hager Carl Hallett Mike Harrison Steve Harrison Les Helou Greg Hendershott Marvin Henderson Susie Hern Kelly Hinds 63 More Sophomores Kevin Hook Brian Hoover Jim Hose Chuck Huffmaster Kevin Humble Brenda Hughes Bruce Hunt Dave Hunt Kyla Johnson Wanda Johnson Gary Jobin Cathy Joswick Pat Kane Blake Kearns Chris Kelly Faron Kenyon Kevin Kingman Richard Kobman FAMILY FEDERAL SAVINGS 64 Sharon Koch Wendy Koupal Sally Kregar Dean Koyl Donna Lahar Dawn Lane Dave Lapham Jerry LaRocque Rhonda Lauback Gene La Forge Jim Leedy Debbie Lee Mike Le Choyse Kim Lewis Terry Lewis Rick Lytle Lori Liebish Patti Littman Ray Lockwood Debbie Long Dan Louden Michele Low Parry Major Scott Manley Ellie McLoud Deb McCormic Doug McDonald Steve Meeker Scott Meibyer Curtis Miller Connie Miller Angelo Mione Diane Moore Bob Mosher 65 Trudy Muckenthaler Robin Muma Terry Muma Sue Napierskr Chris Nielson Robert Nielson Darla Nelson Sally Niwa Penny Norris Tony O'Brien Joe O'Neil Debbie Page Larry Peabody Connie Peters Brad Pooley Milly Polash Jim Porath Michelle Price Jeff Raymond Richard Peters Don Reidel Scott Reinhart Robert Rhaesa Mike Rigling Ed Rock Garth Rogers Shelly Rowland Sue Samual Deb Saxton Belinda Saylor Jim Sell Shelly Sharp Tom Shipp Chris Shudark Janet Skevington Sheri Sliwa Dianne Souder Todd Spiess Shelly Starr Dave Stauffer Susie Stegar Bonnie Swanson Marcia Yarnell Mike Switzer Tom TenEcyk 67 .. And Still More Sophomores David Thompson Dan Tillman Kevin Toms Jeff Travilla Chris Tuck Joe Turnball Rick Tyo Sherry VanDussen Shirley Van Dussen Thelma Valentine Bridgett VanLuchene Kim Vanwormer Laura Vaughn Patty Wahl Kris Wetherall Laura Wilds Kevin Wallington Stan Wallington Kl D ttHITE CBLLE RED WHITE r.BLLE K I) WHITE i. BLUE hid hite tBUE Rin hite EBLtE KIU HITE fBltE Kl U WHITT r.BLLE Pictured above: Mark Phelps and Chris Neilsen . '11.j.irj rd e.i Y . mm HUB SUPERMARKET You're No. 1 With Us Congratulations Class of 79 WAY TO BE, J.V. The cheerleaders for the Junior Varsity Boys Basketball team are Dalene Finn, Susy Hern, Kyla Johnson, Wanda Johnson, Michelle Price, Susie Steger, and Cindy Wyman. This squad went to the Harrison Spirit Clinic at the beginning of January. They tied for second place in the skit competition. J.V. TEAM FINISHES SECOND IN LEAGUE Members of the team this year are: Bill Ensing, Tom Shipp, Dennis Brown, Kevin Hook, Kevin Wallington, Gene LeForge, Garth Rogers, Doug McDonald, Rich Blanchard, Parish Geers, David Thompson, Ed Rock, and Chuck Huffmaster. They were managed by Kevin Kingman. Grayling Meridian Standish Roscommop Coleman Harrison Beaverton Evart Grayling Roscommon 72 Mr. Benz is the coach of the J.V. Boys Basketball team. Besides coaching the boys he also is Athletic Director for the middle school, and teaches physical education at Collins Elementary. Mr. Benz has been in Houghton Lake for six years. The thing he likes most about coaching is working with the young athletes. 73 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS HAVE TROUBLED SEASON The cheerleaders for the Varsity Boys Basketball team are three juniors girls. This squad consists of Brenda Hancock, Donna Harris, and Lori Mosher. At the Harrison Spirit Clinic the girls took second place in the cheer competition and tied for first place in the skit competition. 74 Miss Randall has lived in Houghton Lake all her life. She came to Houghton Lake to substitute teach upon her graduation from Central Michigan University in December of 1976. Miss Randall is the Cheerleading coach for both the J.V. and Varsity squads. She has been coaching for the last two years, and the thing she likes best about it is working with the girls and sharing their accomplishments. Miss Randall is also the assistant gymnastics coach and the majorette advisor. 75 Although the Varsity Basketball team didn't havea very good win- loss record (3-17) Mr. Major, the coach, said he thought that everyone kept their spirits up well. The team members — Dave Blanchard, Tony Bourdow, Larry Chrispell, Harold Farley, Rob Goodwin, Todd Housenga, Tom Kuhn, Brian Miller, Eric Penney, Ted Shipp, and Max Wiggins, plus Mr. Major — voted for Most Valuable, Most Improved, and Most Dedicated player. These awards went to Larry Chrispell, Todd Housenga, and Brian Miller, respectively. This had been the second year that Mr. Major has coached the basketball team. He also supervises study hall during the day. Besides coaching basketball, he is also an assistant coach for football. 76 IS PICKWICK HOUSE RESTAURANT FRESHMEN TAKE FIRST PLACE IN JACKPINE CONFERENCE The freshman basketball team, whose season was very successful, finished the season with an outstanding record. The team members are David Aho, Greg Stauffer, Rob Alger, Keith McCormick, Kevin Kronner, Rob Jones, Rob Kunik, Brad McClain, Paul Pothoff, Todd Hasty, Bill Black, Mike Spurgeon, Rich Griffith, Jerry Liedtke, Ed Zielinski, and Rusty Hacker. The coach of the team, Dennis Green, is a teacher at the middle school. The team went to the tournament at Beal City and, after a couple of their toughest wins, they brought back a trophy. The team was also the first place team in the Jackpine Conference. Helping the team to their super season are the freshman cheerleaders. They are Renae Follrath, Heidi LeRoy, Lori Lepper, Cindy Slicker, Janet Marra, and Cindy Suzor. 79 GYMNASTICS TEAM Houghton Lake's gymnasts have had their share of problems this season. Coach Debbie Bowman began the season with thirteen girls. By the end of the season the number had dwindled. Although the team won no matches this season, they have had several contests that were only lost by tenths of points. Season members of the team are: Brenda Hancock, Kyla Johnson, Donna Lahar, Janet Marra, Shirley Patnode, Nona Rosebohm, Chris Shudark, Tara Stanton, Chelle Starr, Cindy Suzor, and Cindy Wyman. SALLY TILLMAN CROWNED QUEEN This year's Miss Houghton Lake is Sally Tillman. Sally was chosen from the nine lovely girls competing by a panel of four judges. Sally (opposite page) is crowned by last year's queen. Carmen Walters. When the judges' decision was announced Sally reacts with surprise (top left), and Carmen rushes to congratulate her (opposite). Sally was escorted by Jim Tremper, and sang Honey Bun for her talent. Carmen Walters (above) gets ready to perform her tap routine to Satan Takes A Holiday. 83 ON STAGE AND ... For her talent Kelli Ellis did a baton routine, featuring a spectacular segment with a lighted baton (right). Toni Bradley (below) gets ready for her clown skit. For the evening gown competition she wore a springlike dress of yellow, and was escorted by Eric Penney. Toni was voted Miss Congeniality by her fellow contestants. Debbie Robinson (lower right) proves to be a wild and crazy gal as she portrays Steve Martin in a comedy skit. Debbie wore a beautiful dress of yellow satin and lace, and was escorted by Steve Umlor. Bottom is the dressing room after the girls invaded. BACKSTAGE Kathy Sharp (upper left) runs over her lines backstage. Kathy's talent was a skit about the complaint department of a department store. She was escorted by David Chila, and wore a rufflely print dress. Carolyn Wrobel (above) waits to go onstage and play her ragtime clarient solos, The Entertainer and Hooker's Hooker. Carolyn wore a romantically styled voile dress, and was escorted by Rich Wallin. She was chosen as first runner up. Jay Hendershott (left) gets ready to portray Dorothy and sing Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Jan, wearing a rust and blue print dress that she made herself, was escorted by Dean Geers. CARRIE MOTT SHOWS SURPRISE A surprised Carrie Mott (above) is applauded by Jeff Krentz, her escort, as she is announced second runner-up. Carrie's talent was a comedy skit, The Talent Pill. She wore a feminine dress of yellow lace. Jenny Hern (above right) and her escort, Ross Dornan clown around before the show. Jenny sang Desperado for her talent. She wore a delicately detailed blue and white print dress. Kelli Ellis (right) models her gently flowing evening gown of aqua trimmed iif lace. Her escort is Dan Jackson. The theme for Sno-Ball this year was Disco. A live band, Woodward, provided the music. Dave and Marlene (top left) get into the jams, and Jim and Sally (top right) slow the night down. Jeff and Kim (bottom right) boogie the hours away. Bob and Gail (bottom left) hold out until the very end. DISCOTHEQUE ONE MORE YEAR JUNIORS The junior class spent the year getting ready to take up where the seniors left off. They did this by egging houses, coming in last in float compe- tition, giving a dance where they lost $3, and other outstanding triumphs. They do have en- thusiasm at whatever they attempt but some- times it is short lived. The juniors are led in their attempts by president Penny Reich. Robin Wood is vice-president, Diane Zamoly is secretary and Sandi Wiggins is treasurer. Right: First row: Theresa Anderson and Craig Barrett Second row: Tim Barth and Gary Beauchamp Third row: Kathy Beckman and Wendy Bell Fourth row: Denise Black and Tom Bouchard 88 Pictured below in group: Brian Daniels, Laura Doan and Mark Dale Above: First row: David Bowman, Joe Butora, Carol Carr, Larry Champine, Kathy Chryzk Second row: Deb Childers, Marylee Cole, Keith Corlew, Mike Degorski, Tony Dillulo Third row: Kurt Dys, Mary Elliot, Kevin Elsholtz Fourth row: Gary Fisk, Karen Flint, Zelma Fredricks Ralph Sedore, pictured below, is a member of the math depart- ment as well as advising the ju- nior class. In addition to these duties, Mr. Sedore is chairman of the math curriculum committee. •QOO 89 First row: Rob Goodwin, Steve Graham, Mike Hamilton, Brenda Hancock Second row: Pam Harper, Donna Harris, Lisa Haveman, Phil Hendershott Third row: Rick Heibeck, Robin Himbaugh, Todd Housenga, Dennis Humpert Fourth row: Darlene Jones, Cindy Jennison, Launa Jobin, Dave Johns Fifth row: Tina Kemmis, Larry Kenyon, Pat Kingman, Kim Kobman Pictured at left: Bob North and Annette Nasser Pictured lower left: Mark Hecksel.and Toni Kelly 90 ! INDIAN CRAFT moccasins Gins jCOLLFCTOPS rTFMS First row: Craig Lippard, Dan Lounds, Julie Markiewicz, Michelle Martin Second row: Dean McLoed, Brian Miller, Dan Miller, Patty Mills Third row: Lori Mosher, Joe Muma, Judy Muma, Marty Muma Fourth row: Lisa Neilson, Erin O'Connell, Bob Pacella, Mike Palm Fifth row: Linda Parsell, Jim Paulus, Eric Penny, Jackie Pike Sixth row: Phil Pooley, Dan Pothoof, Laura Pulcifer, Mark Raby 93 More Juniors Right: First row: Glen Raymond, Penny Reich, Sue Rhaesa, Down Rose, Don Roth Second row: Mark Schrader, Ted Shipp, Gail Schultz, Jeff Skevington, Colleen Slater Below: First row: Bob Slicker, Kevin Sperry Second row: Kim Stacowicz, Liz Sussex Third row: Sally Symons, Karen Tillman Fourth row: John Tyo, Jackie Valentine The lady on your left is probably responsible for causing more teachers to have to diet than anyone else. Mrs. Pauline Pruden is the home economics teacher. She has been with the school for many years. She also runs the short order cooking class in which students prepare for a future in restaurant work by serving lunch to the teaching staff and the student cafeteria. Students take turns cooking, waiting tables, and, of course, washing dishes. Menus range from low calorie chef's salad to spaghetti and lasagna. Left: First row: Shelly Valko, Venessa Vercrusse, John Voice Second row: Laurie Warson, Mike Watson, Tony Watson 95 .. And More Juniors Right: First row: Lorrie Webber, Susan Wells, Kathy Whelpley, Rhonda Whitehead Second row: Nita Weinel, Max Wiggins, Sandy Wiggins, Dave Williams Third row: Virgil Wilson, Robin Wood, Marlene Woodworth, Rob Wyman Fourth row: Jim Zavitz, Jackie Zielinski, Patty Zielke, Norene Zietz Tom Rachilla is seen below catching up on the events of the day. Mr. Rachilla is the art teacher. We depend heavily on his creative genius during the annual Sno-Ball. He and his students decorate the cafeteria for this important event. Ron Walters is one of two industrial arts teachers in the high school. He is pictured below helping Jim Ellsworth in wood shop. Mr. Walters has been with the system for eight years. Pictured at left: Judy Rutterbush and Char Thiebert WYCKOFF, DETMER ASSOCIATES INC. 91 (H Roscommon State Bank Roscommon • Houghton Lake • Mlo • Prudenvltle • St. Helen e Hlgg I ns Lake e Falrvlew Member F.D.I.C. SPRING Stay beautiful but don't stay underground too long Don't turn into a mole or a worm or a root or a stone Come out into the sunlight Breathe in trees Knock out mountains Commune with snakes and blink think walk all around swim upstream Don't forget to fly Al Young THE ZOO . . . Or as it is more commonly known, the journalism room, is where all the newspaper and yearbook work gets done. It is a place of creativity, hard work, method, and maybe a little madness. But like all zoos it has its oddities. Take for instance Mrs. Warner, pictured opposite. Lynn Warner is our zookeeper. She is also the head of the English department and has taught at Houghton Lake High for three years. The two battling beasts at lower right are our editors. Dawn Roberts and Bryan (Quincy Magoo) Thompson. Dawn concen- trates on yearbook, while Bryan heads our paper, the BOBCAT BALLYHOO. The editors are usually kept inseperate cages, for obvious reasons. Below left is the most dangerous of predatory animals, the photographer. We named ours Eric Moore. 102 Inmates of the zoo are: Bill Fischer, Sheri Hager, Launa Jobin, Kim Kobman, Eric Moore, Lori Mosher, Annette Nasser, Erin O'Connell, Sherry Palm, Lori Phillips, Dawn Roberts, Bryan Thompson, Sandi Wiggins, and Dave Williams. KEEP IN TOUCH! Wherever you go from here you can keep track of your hometown friends, news and activities thru your subscription to The Houghton Lake Resorter. (We have special student Military rates too!) The Houghton Lake ROSCOMMON 603 loke St. 275-5164 P.0. Box 736 Zip 48653 c esortef 103 SPANISH CLUB TRAVELS TO MEXICO 104 Under extreme conditions, lizards and 90 MPH bus rides over mountainous curves are tolerable. Those are just a few of the many things that the members of the Spanish Club experienced on an otherwise pleasant trip to Mexico. The members of the Spanish Club — Lori Garden- er, Janice Fraelich, Lori Mosher, Stephanie Lipka, Ted Shipp, Kevin Kronner, Roger Raven, Laurie Lowe, Connie Wyckoff, Michelle Guest, Lynne Jagielo, Jack Tyo, Don Reich, and Neldea Randall — accompanied by their chaperones — Mr. and Mrs. Frever and Mr. and Mrs. Niebrzy- dowski — went to Mexico City, Taxco, and Aca- pulco during Easter vacation, April 17-24. To earn money for their trip the Spanish Club spon- sored a paper drive, they sold flowers, and candy canes, and they held the donut sales every morning in the cafeteria. Even though the work was hard and often very time consuming, when the trip was over everyone agreed — IT WAS WORTH IT!!!!!!! 105 The varsity club is advised by Dan Boals, seen above right in his pajamas which double as a baseball coach's uni- form. Members of the club, pictured at a spring meeting, are: J. Neely, P. Harper, R. Whitehead, K. Johnson, C. Wallington, T. Kuhn, K. Amy, M. Muma, R. Heibeck, D. Williams, J. Garrett, M. Rhodes, T. Housenga, P. Litt- man, C. Miller, S. Hern, R. Wyman, M. Polash, D. Blan- chard, P. Kingman, K. Stackowicz, B. Hancock, T. Ear- ly, M. Delong, M. Nasser, B. Miller, D. Dys, R. Blan- chard, B. Hutson, C. Mott, L. Warson, L. Mosher, M. Palm, L. Deine$, A. Grant, K. White, D. Pace, W. Wasse- miller, M. Smyk, K. Machurski, C. Bradley, K. Ellis, J. Hendershott, J. Hern, T. Bradley, S. Ellsworth, J. Mar- kiewicz, M. Wiggins, D. Black, B. Kearns, J. Pacella, M. Kuzimski, A. Nasser, R. Goodwin, K. Chrispell, S. Sliwa, P. Muma, S. Lipka, D. Spurgeon, J. Trader, T. Bourdow, L. Rezmer, S. Bourdow, T. Riley, S. Steger, C. Shudark, L. Wilds, J. Christenson, L. Jobin, C. Huff- master, T. Muma, E. Penny, P. Reich, K. Tillman, K. Hinds, E. Rock, D. Harris. The varsity club is designed to help students become aware of and explore the opportunities available to them while attending Houghton Lake High School. Areas to be explored are: Participation in athletics, community re- lated activities, and group projects and trips. The club organizes its own club officers and makes decisions based on the feelings of its membership. A varsity letter is re- quired before a student can join. 106 VARSITY CLUB GROWS THIS YEAR 107 SAME OLD JAZZ .. . The Houghton Jazz Band is an elite group that plays everything from Mood Indigo to Rocky to Sir Duke. They per- form in Houghton Lake several times a year, and usually travel to other towns to perform. The musicians in this group are: Steve Akin, Connie Albaugh, Bob Barnum, Dave Bowman, Renae Carter, Ann Cook, Kurt Dys, Lori Gardner, Parish Geers, Les Helou, Jim Leedy, Tom Leedy, Kim Lewis, Eric Moore, Darla Nelson, Joanna Reich, Teresa Riley, Dawn Roberts, Ted Shipp, Tom Shipp, Bryan Thompson, and Carolyn Wrobel. «$38g The director of the jazz, marching, and concert bands is John Milburn. He has taught in the Houghton Lake School System for eleven years. Four years ago he formulated the idea of the jazz band and got it started. It has been his favorite band ever since. He can often be found playing his trombone with the group during third hour. 109 RELAY TEAM SETS NEW 440 RECORD The mens 440 relay team set a new school record of 46.2. Coached by Mr. Townsend, the team had 4 wins and 3 losses in conference meets. Members of the track team are Tony Bourdow, Tom Kuhn, Eric Moore, Mark Polash, Kelly White, Dave Bowman, Kurt Dys, Steve Graham, Marty Muma, Ted Shipp, Chris Dornan, Bill Ensing, Dan Finn, Mark Fisk, Jim Garrett, Carl Hallet, Mike Harrison, Curtis Miller, Ed Napierski, John Rzycki, Mike Spur- geon, Greg Stauffer, Gary Stead, Terry Muma, Gene La- Forge. Ill GIRL’S TRACK TEAM WINS 6 OF 7 CONTESTS The girl's varsity track team finished a successful season with only one conference loss. The team coached by Jim Johnson set several records this year. They are losing five outstanding seniors but will still have a strong team for the 1980 season. Members are: Freshman — Darlene Delaurier, Dalene Finn Sheryl Forte, Penny Halliday Michelle Harrison, Cinday Porath. Sophomores — Sharon Bourdow, Lois Hager, Suzy Hern, Patty Littman, Diane Moore, Debbie McCormic, Milly Polash, Holly Powser, Michelle Price, Belinda Saylor, Sue Samuel, Chris Shudark. Juniors — Laura Wilds, Donna Harris. Seniors — Julie Cook, Lisa Dienes, Mary Jo Delong, Jenny Hern and Marlene Smyk. The team is managed by Juli Markiewicz and Sue Napierski. 112 3 BOBCATS FINISH THIRD IN CONFERENCE The Houghton Lake Baseball Team has had a fair season this year. The team is coached by Dan Boals. Mr. Boals, who has been in the Houghton Lake school system for three years, is now teaching social studies. The team members are Dave Blanchard, Rich Blanchard, Larry Chrispell, Rob Goodwin, Mark Hecksel, Kevin Hook, Todd Housenga, Ken Koscielicki, Mike Palm, Dan Pothoff, Jeff Trader, and Max Wiggins. The team is managed by Kathy Sypien. 115 JV TEAM HAS GOOD SEASON The Houghton Lake JV team is coached by Mike Blasky. Mr. Blasky, who teaches Michigan history, has been coach for the past couple of seasons. The team members are Dave Aho, Steve Akin, Rod Ancel, Steve Christen- son, Don Colberley, Troy Forbes, Rusty Hacker, Todd Hasty, Jim Hawkins, Jim Hose, Chuck Huff master. Rod Jones, Rich Kobman, Kevin Kronner Rob Kunik, Brian Lambert, Ray Lockwood, Mike Nasser, Mike Neorr, Don Nordman, Larry Peabody, Paul Pothoof, Jack Roberts, Kevin Wallington and Ed Zielinski. The finished the sea- son with a record of 6 and 7. 116 117 GIRL'S SOFTBALL ENDS SUCCESSFUL SEASON This year’s girl's softball team finished the season with an improved record. The team was coached by Kerry Lam- bert, a teacher in the middle school. The members of the team are: Ranel Bassett, Denise Black, Toni Bradley, Sandy Ellsworth, Lori Gardner, Stacey Graham, Anita Grant, Brenda Hancock, Carrie Mott, Jan Hendershott, Judy Rutterbush, Sheri Sliwa, Liz Sussex and Jackie Zielinski. 9 120 (WKvw m v Mm JV SOFTBALL HAS 50-50 SEASON Mrs. Sandy Mitchell is the coach of our JV softball team this year. Her knowledge along with the players' ability made the season a very memorable one. The season end- ed with a tied won-loss record. The players this year were Kelly Akin, Cindy Berry, Julie Bischoff, Sherry Bour- geois, Michele Calkins, Anne Cook, Yvonne Grant, RenneFolrath, Coleen Lewandowski, Debbie McClellan, Mary Jane Meeker, Connie Miller, Shirley Patnode, Connie Peters, Debbie Saxton, Cindy Slicker, Joanna Spehar, Tricia Spicer, Diane Souder, Teresa Sussex, Cindy Suzor, Teresa Chila, Joy Christonson, Brenda Highes, Kyla Johnson, Teresa Trader, Chris Thompson, Wendy Bell, Carol Carr and Annette Nasser. 121 122 Jr.-Sr. Banquet is held every year so the Juniors and Seniors can remember all the fine years they have had throughout high school. This year the banquet was held on May 18th at the King's Table, pictured above. The banquet started out with Minister Boals saying the dinner grace. Then the smorgasborg began with everyone chowing down. After everyone was done eating, Jeff Drentz, Wendy Wassemiller and Carrie Mott started to read off the wills. Class awards were handed out right after the wills were read. 123 he (jefirtbftt The ISlue-sBro TS @ ?U tEstWhAbteV ® three mile island (r n V f. Garrett 8 j033 Guyana gas rSH -tAt incre i rinV inc a6fc 2i Cosmic ' canau -%’Inn Ifct Gjtts _ C fffttvnd j. palmnonv . a I rSteueWVvtxj bc one. LO vd a a CJ f(y cTt2 i' ■ MIKE CARREL ALWAYS WORE his pants almost to his neck and one time virgil phi I lips sucked all the ink out of the pen into his mouth mrs beavers wouldn't let me carve in wax in art cause i told her i could do it real good i was fibbing at the time but she said if you already know how, we'll let you work in clay boy did i ever hate clay and phi I mcdaniels fell down at recess and cut his bottom but he was embarrassed to have mrs rogers look at it or fix it but he was really bleeding so she let a sixth grader fix it he was really red all day and i don't mean his bottom either miss crawford told us every day how smart she was and how her oboe would fit in her underarm but we all liked singing better mrs harod who really rode a wagon in the land run would drink cough syrup right of of the bottle and by last period she would sure act silly once she asked us to learn limericks for the next day and ole virgil phi I lips learned the dirtiest one i'd ever heard and mrs. harod got choked and nearly passed on right then mean old miss habor hit bucky one time so hard he fell outa his chair and it was scotty who was talking mike morris told dirty jokes at recess ole mike was really popular i'd laugh and laugh but i didn't really understand i wanted to ask somebody but i was afraid one time there was this word on the sidewalk and bucky pretended he didn't know it so i sounded it out and it was nasty and everyboyd laughed but when mrs matheson would read to us about hoi land i'd think about hoi land and be real happy and fourth grade sure went fast 125 Kevin Bales SENIORS KATHY LEWIS: Pep Club 1. PAM LENNOX: Softball 1; Ski Club 4. CINDY GIBSON: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep band 1, 2, 3. THERESA LAPHAM: Track 1, 2, 3. 127 PAM METZLER — Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 4. STAN GLANCY BRUCE HOSE — Baseball 1 KIM KITCHEN — Track 1, JAN GOUPIL DAN WEINEL SUSANNA RUDY — Sue. C. DAVID PULCIFER — Dave : National Honor Society 3, 4. ALAN NORMAN: Baseball 2. JACCI (ELFROD) CORSON — Cush . SCOTT McCULLOUGH: Basketball 1; Baseball 2; Golf 1, 2; Ski Club 3, 4. SPENCER HALLIDAY — Spin, Spence National Honor Society 4; Baseball. KARL KUZIMSKI — Mike : JOSEPH PACELLA: French Club 2; Pep Club 2; Track 3; Ski Club 4. DIANE FINN — Lami : Yearbook 4, Newspaper 4; Choir 3. TERESA RILEY — Riles : Treasurer 1, 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3. LORI GARDENER: National Honor Society 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Pep Band 1, 2, 3; Softball 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 2, 3, 4. TAMMY CHILA: National Honor Society 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3; Pep Club 1, Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1; Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 4. CONNIE ALBAUGH — Strawberry : Band X, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3; Cheerleader 1; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2. JoANNA REICH — Moose : National Honor Society 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1. 131 JULIA COOK — (Cookie): National Honor Society 4; Gymnastics 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 4. HAROLD FARLEY: Choir 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Track 3; Basketball Most Improved Player 4: Basketball All-Conference Honorable Mention 4. KIM AMY: Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader, Pep Club, Varsity Club. LORNA LOVELESS: National Honor Society 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 4. KATHY SOUTHWORTH: F.H.A. 1, 2, 4. WENDY WASSEMILLER — Wasse, Wa Wa : Class President 3; Vice-President 2; Treasurer 4; Student Senate 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Track 3, 4. DEBBIE ROBINSON — Ra Ra : French Club 3; Pep Club X. DEBBIE SPURGEON: Softball 1, 2. JULIE NEELY — Noodles : National Honor Society 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2; Softball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 4. CHRISTINE WALLINGTON: Cheerleader, Gymnastics, Pep Club, Varsity Club. 133 PENNY MUMA CINDY STUCK MCDONALD STEPHANIE LIPKA — Lips or Jo : Future Homemakers of America 3; Spanish Club 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Ski Club 4. CINDY ANN MUMA: Choir 1, 2 PENNY KELLY: National Honor Society 4; Future Homemakers of America 2; Choir 1, 2, Pep Club 1. BARBARA WILSON — Barb : Choir 2, 3 CAROL ZANEWSKI RANEL BASSETT: Softball 1, 2, 3, 4 LORRIE REZMER — Ralph : National Honor Society 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Cheerleaders 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2; Softball 1. LEONARD DANIELS: Camping Club 1. BRENT KEARNS: Football 1, 2, 3; Ski Club. 3; Camping Club 1. DARLENE GUDAKUNST: National Honor Society 3, 4; Ski Club 4. KAREN LaPRAD: National Honor Society 3. JANICE BARTHOLEMEW 137 KELLY J. WHITE: National Honor Society 4; French Club 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Basketball 2; Track 1, 2, 4; Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4. STEVE PICKETT LEE ZIELINSKI TOM EARLY: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Conference Honorable Mention for football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Ski Club 3; Varsity Club 3, 4. BRYAN STRIPLING — Strip : Baseball 2. KEN PRECZEWSKI MARK POLASH — Polash : Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 4. TONY BOURDOW — Bourdow : National Honor Society 3, 4; French Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Honorable Mention, All conference QB Football and Defense Halfback. Second team All-conference QB Football; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Track 3, 4; Ski Club DAVID BLANCHARD — Nig : Newspaper 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 4; Track X, 2, 3; Ski Club 3. 139 % DAVID MORAN — Pervert Pete : Class President 1; Basketball 1. JEFF TRADER: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball Honorable Mention 3; Baseball X, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4. SCOTT BOCKELMAN — Bock : National Honor Society 3, 4; Football 1; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2; Golf 2, 3, 4. ERIC MOORE — Fuzzhead : National Honor Society 3, 4; Yearbook 3, 4; Newspaper 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Track 3, 4; Ski Club 3, 4. STEVE UMLOR: Class President 2; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2. am DAVID AKIN — Gatsby : Basketball 2. OLLI BAGGE — Baggs : Finnish Exchange Student MARLENE SMYK — Smuk : National Honor Society 3, 4; Choir 2; French Club 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 3, 4. KIM MACHURSKI — Churski : Choir 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3. JEFF KRENTZ — K — Mo : Student Senate 1, 2; Football 1; Baseball 1. 2. 141 CAROL MATHIS Softball 1, 2, 3, 4. Rowd : Basketball 1, MIKE KNIFFEN — Kniffen : Baseball 2, 3. CHUCK FULLER — Band 1, 2, 3; Gymnastics 3; Football 1; Basketball 1, 2 BRAD FORBES KEN TENECYK JEFF HANDING — BoDean : Gymnastics 3. GREG PATNODE: Basketball 1. 2; Baseball 2. DAN DOTY — Doty : Gymnastics 3 JUDY CORLEW: Ski Club 4 ERNEST JAMES STARR — Ernie 143 CATHY TYO — Luds-o-matic : FHA 1, 2, Cheerleaders 1; Pep Club 1, 2. CYNTHIA CAMPBELL: Ski Club 3 TIM EARLEY: Yearbook 2; French Club 1, 2, Track 1, 2. LAURIE BINKLEY 146 MARCIA BURZYNSKI: National Honor Society 4; Band 1, 2; Pep Band 1, 2; Drama 1, 2. MARYJO DELONG — M.J. : National Honor Society 3, 4; Gymnastics 2, 3; Cheerleaders 1, 3; Basketball 3, 4; Volleyball 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; M.V.P. in Track 3; Basketball Honorable Mention 4. CARRIE MOTT — Mutley : Class Vice President 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Softball 2, 3, 4; Track 1. LISA DEINES — Pooh : National Honor Society 3, 4; Newspaper 2; Softball 2; Volleyball 4; Track 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2; Varsity Club 4. BILL HUTSON: Class President 4; Class Treasurer 3; Student Senate 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Baseball 2; Track 1. SALLY TILLMAN: Class President 2; Student Senate 1; Yearbook 1, 2; Newspaper 1, 2; French Club 1, 2; Pep Club 1; Track X; Miss Houghton Lake 4. LARRY CHRISPELL — The Bird : National Honor Society 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Most Valuable Player 4; Basketball Most Dedicated Player 3; All Conference Basketball Honorable Mention 3, 4. LAURIE BONJEAN — Bonnie, Jean : Newspaper 1; Spanish Club 1; Gymnastics 1, 2; Cheerleader 1; Golf 1; Ski Club X, 2. SANDY ELLSWORTH — Sam : National Honor Society 3, 4; Pep Club X, 2; Basketball X, 2, 3; Softball X, 2, 3, 4; Softball Honorable Mention 3. ANITA GRANT — Ka-Ka Nita : National Honor Society 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Softball X, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; M.V.P. in Basketball 79 ; Xst Team All Conference 79 Basketball. 147 DEBBIE COWAN: Pep Club 1; Softball 1, 2. GREG GARRETT: Choir 2, 3; Football 1; Baseball 2. FRED DORNAN — Fritz : Basketball 3; Ski Club 4. ROBERT JACOBY — Rob : Ski Club 4. SHERRY PALM — Cherry Bomb : Yearbook 2, 4; Newspaper 4; FHA 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3; Softball 2, 3. 148 J- fzotoi HBy Cxixoit Sut • SCENIC • PORTRAITS • COMMERCIAL. cztyouy ton JIcSil, Michigan STACEY SLIWA — Spacey : Cheerleader 2, 3. LORI PHILLIPS: NHS 3, 4; Yearbook 4; Newspaper 4. JOSEPH CHUDZINSKI — Joe : Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Football X. LORI IRELAND BRIAN MCLAUGHLIN 149 DEAN KOTESKY: National Honor Society 4; Basketball 1 2; Track 2. PAT HARDY JIM THOMAS — Baseball 2; Ski Club 2, 3. LEONARD SLATER — Nerd : Football 1; Baseball 1 3. STEVEN BRADLEY — Steve LAURIE LOW: Spanish Club 4. MICHELLE GUEST — Shirley : Choir 1, 2, 4; Spanish Club 4. TAMMY GRAY: National Honor Society 3, 4, French Club 1, 2. LAURA LAROCQUE: Band X, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3; Pep Band 3, 4. LYNNE JAGIELO — Laverne : National Honor Society 3, 4. 152 BONNIE HAWKINS: Track 2, 3. BILL FISCHER — Willy : Yearbook 2, 3, 4; Newspaper 2, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 2; Golf 1, 2; Hockey 1, 2; MVP Goalie 1. MELODY HARRISON — Mel : National Honor Society 3, 4; Newspaper 2; Future Homemakers of America 1, 2, 3; Choir 1, 2. CONNIE JO WYKOFF: National Honor Society 3, 4; French Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 4. KELLI ELLIS: National Honor Society 3, 4; Future Homemakers of America 2, 3; Majorettes 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2; Ski Club 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 4; TOM KUHN: National Honor Society 3, 4; Choir 3; Basketball 3, 4; Golf 3; Track 3, 4; Salutatorian. BRYAN THOMPSON — Magoo : National Honor Society 3, 4; President 4; Yearbook 4; Newspaper 4; French Club 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Baseball 1; Track 4; Conference Honorable Mention for offense in football; Captain of football 4; Captain of track 4; Editor of BOBCAT BALLYHOO 4. DAWN ROBERTS: National Honor Society 3, 4; Vice-president 4; Yearbook 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper 4; Choir 1, 2, 3; Dance Band 2, 3, 4; Editor of yearbook. SHERI HAGER: National Honor Society 3, 4; Yearbook 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4. TONI BRADLEY: Secretary 3, 4; Advisory board 1, 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; French Club 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 4; Ski Club 3, 4. JAN HENDERSHOTT — Rocky : National Honor Society 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Yearbook 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Softball 3, 4; Ski Club 3; Valedictorian. DEAN GEERS: National Honor Society 3, 4; Basketball X, 2; Track 3. CAROLYN WROBEL: National Honor Society 3, 4; Gymnastics 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 4. NELDEA RANDALL: National Honor Society 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, Pep Club 1; Ski Club 4. JENNY HERN — Bigfoot : Student Senate 1, 2, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; French Club 1, 2; Cheerleader X; Pep Club X, 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 4; Track X, 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 3, 4. 155 For Olli Kaleva Bagge, the year 1979 will be one he will always remember. And for those who knew Ollie, it will be a year for them to remember too! OLLI INVADES: AMERICA WILL NEVER BE THE SAME Eighteen year old Olli came to stay with the Akin family in July. He is originally form Vantaa, Finland, where he lived with his mother, father, two sisters and a pet dog. There were many things that Olli had to adjust to, such as the English language. There were many disappointments for him, but overall he had a great time! Being from a tow • 150,000 it took a while for him to get use to partying in the woods. Although he caught on quick to partying at Scott's! In Finland, you must be eighteen to drive and more im- portant, you must be eighteen to drink: Finland, here we come! Olli will never forget Snipe Hunting, or Skip Day at the Dunes, float meetings. Snowball, Lake Erie, and Snipe Point. With the helpof hisfriends he learned to adjust quick- ly and have a great time! AFTER THIRTEEN YEARS .. . Class flower: Blue carnation Class colors: Light and dark blue Class motto: Go for it! Class Song: Only the Good Die Young Class Officers: President, Bill Hutson; vice-president, Carrie Mott; secretary, Toni Bradley; treasurer, Wendy Wassemiller. I 158 SENIORS LEAVE SCHOOL BEHIND AND GO FOR IT! The seniors of 1979 attended their last school function as a class of June 9th — their graduation. After the welcome from Bill Hutson, the 150 graduates received their diplomas from school board member Rene Crombez and Jan Manley before a gymna- sium full of family and friends. Valedictorian Jan Hendershott and salutatorian Tom Kuhn spoke briefly before everyone left for parties and celebrations. We that are left behind wish you happiness. 159 June, come and take us out of doors. Out into your world of sunshine, and sandy beaches, golden days and warm evenings. Out into your world, guided by a gentle breeze to your doorstep of flowers and wine. For September shall claim us no more. Lori Phillips 4 4 •A • Tk A - ITr % ; 'V ■H .. fcf« V. r.-' Jf ;t 1 f jr •i .  • r . ! • vT ■ : v.. ., . ■■■ , ■ ... .. f • rjs V t F I % - iV • I ■ 4 • 4 fj I k A • 1 Av St % V 'J IJ «ft ▼4:1 M • ■■% • ■■ WE'RE THE NEIGHBORHOOD PROFESSIONALS FOR YOU. IMAGE REFERRAL SYSTEM ADVERTISING FINANCING . PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND MANY OTHER SERVICES - ALL DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND. Grfcttn ‘Tali (Til mA PROFESSION AI REALTY P.O. Box 517 1421 W. Houghton L ke Dr. Houghton Lake. Michigan 48629 PHONE (517) 366-5301 BE AGGRESSIVE, SENIORS Houghton Lake Wesleyan Church 162 Bibles, Church Supplies, Family Reading and Office Supplies A1 c iiga i Bible Book Store TED AND WANDA LeFORGE (517) 422-5872 M-55 Mt. Pleasant Rd. “In Pinky’s Plaza Houghton Lake Heights, Mi. 48630 McCLELLAN'S FAMILY SHOES 163 Antique Exchange, Prudenville Invest in your future with a piece of the past Ellias Brother Big Boy Restaurant M 55 and U.S. — 27 Congratulations Class of '79 Congratulations Seniors Michael J. Baumgartner and James R. Deamud Attorneys at law Buccillis Pizzeria Best Wishes Cooley's Department Store Congratulations to the Class of '79 Dick's Power Equipment Good Luck Seniors Cliff's Hotel and Bar In the Heights Congratulations Seniors Good Luck Seniors Dankert's Farm Market Mel Bankov Printing Zone 12 366-5608 B.P.O. Elks Houghton-HIggins Lake Lodge 1982 Cone Hut congratulations Class of '79 Doug and Dale's Auto Body Repair 6771 W. Houghton Lake Drive Fisher's Coin Laundry And Dry Cleaning Best Wishes to the Senior Class Congratulations Hines Haus Party Store Corner of Old 27 and M-55 Floor Store 1077 E. West Branch Congratulations to Jeff and His Classmates Houghton Beach Grocery Zone 12, Prudenville Congratulations Class of '79 Johnson Realty Company Zone 14, Prudenville Good Luck Seniors The Mulberry Bush Best Wishes to the Class of '79 Hutson Insurance Agency Inc. Congratulations to Bill and his Classmates McWilliams Funeral Home W. Brad McWilliams Congratulations Class of '79 North Shore Hardware Zone 25, North Shore Congratulations Seniors, from the Stouffers Woods Hardware Zone 12 Congratulations Seniors North Shore Lumber Congratulations Seniors Tip-Up Realty Zone 9, 366-7112 Best Wishes Seniors Compliments of Terry's Pharmacy Pinkey's Plaza Houghton Lake Heights Bob Niederer State Farm Insurance Auto — Fire — Life — Health Times Realty of Houghton Lake (517) 366-7914 Good Luck Seniors Steuernol Funeral Home R. Sauve, Mgr, Oliver's House of Carpets Congratulations Class of '79 IRELAND’S STEAK HOUSE 165 Spinning Wheel Congratulations to the Class of '79 Surplus Inc. Comer of Prudenville The insurance Store BASKETSjSECHI Redman Insurance Rockin’ Chair Gift Shop The Insurance Store. Gifts for the whole family M-55 in Zone 11 Sears Sales Merchant Family Restaurant Congratulations to the Class of '79 . .. ... . ,, ,„ Comer of Co. — Rd. 100 and M-18 Open all year. Lipkas Party Store Congratulations Class of '79 and Stephanie Kentucky Fried Chicken [ware 'dajdeen L rijndrJra a IRestaurant rs Acjs Hardwa af WE THANK OUR PATRONS: Blodgett Aviation Bob's North Shore Party Store Cappy's Royal Motel Chief Sport Shop Duck Inn Fuelgas Company Fun Time Party Store G.T.O. Service Laundromat jtore jMotei ing and Hard Queen Lagdbn Ri LakywoodJ Lester's Moatgor h Sk No th Si Ncp-thwa Nirthwc