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

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1986 volume:

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As a formed its first young when I first met her ke someone you’d meet at House. It was good thing she e needed direction. We . I figured any change would we played at games we got nd we sounded like a big band only had a few people.” r and band president Craig new band director Sandy esult, the 22 member band marching football band in years, performed at varsity boys basketball games and competed at a band festival in Alpena. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 1________I I jt but I couldn’t handle the animals reoause I can only use one arm and I’d be • afraid of dropping them. It would be like hplding a newborn baby. They squirm all over,” King’s Nursing Home resident Sue Baker explained in reference to National Honor Society’s ‘‘pet day” held at the home. Senior member Kelly Straight visited Sue and the other residents with a two week o d goat. Photo by Carrie Mieske. OPENING 1 9 i . ' i r pss!J «couldn’t Relieve Ted actually made enter that competition because I absolutely HATE bananas!” senior slave §tacy Eckstorm said. Stacy, along with freshman sister Shari and fellow classmate Beth Wills, was forced to compete in the Spirit Week banana eating contest by her owner, senior Ted Schuneman. Photo by Carrie Mieske. ST' m ‘V senior tradition to paint the rock f id I don’t think the underclassmen sfioulcj have the right to mess with it. But Talso think the seniors should be allowed to paint it during school like during study hall instead of sneaking around at midnight to do it,” senior Maria Smith said. Although it wasn’t officially recognized by the administration, “the rock” served as unofficial senior territory on the school’s front lawn. Photo by Carrie Mieske. [_______ t Opening 1 .pho aphi tsj$ir.- White '.Nights, I •■� A ' sVHJW tip � a n a- •£e!E!tj ■who,' 2 OPENING, V m not leery of giving blood, but in the Mure, I’m going to sign a release to store my own blood for members of my family. 1 will store it for five months and in the final month, 1 will let anyone who needs it have it,” Rod Martin, drama and English teacher, said. Through student senate efforts, the American Red Cross Bloodmobile brought its blood drive to the school twice and a representative sampling of 120 students showed that 46 percent of those old enough donated a pint of blood. Photo by Carrie Mieske. ' ; • - , ' • white sandals with brown socks ancl blue and white checkered polyester pants. If I came to school on a normal day dressed like that, people would look at me and say, ’Oh my gosh, she’s lost it!”’ said junior Jammie Pielak. Jammie, along with junior Gary Bourdow, exemplified the perfect image of a nerd to qualify for Spirit Week dress-up points. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Opening •« m How do you approach a irl? What do you say when you do? For freshman Dan Smith it seems easier to casually approach classmate Christen Moore while she takes a break from cheering. Photo by Carrie Mieske. J i 'll °r O-e iLr Avdi'M ci ■ 'y. £ t-e uob As balloons float into the air. the varsity football team makes its way onto the field for the homecoming game against Coleman. They defeated the Comets. 19-18. At the halft.me ceremonies, senior Stacy Eckstorm received the title of Homecoming Queen 1985. Photo y Carrie Mieske. k kat do you t tdmi’re dom? I You’re putting the life into student life! We’ve watched you spend an average of $23.39 weekly, manage to hold down a job and still find time to think about the things you’d like to do within your lifetime. You’ve also lived with fears and insecurities, whether it be the fear of the dentist or the insecurity of dating. You’ve questioned tradition. Should “Slave Day” be cancelled? Should we have a Snoball dance or a prom? Take a look at what you said. As if that weren’t enough to think about, events outside school influenced your views and ideas. Our new mini-magazine section shows how. Take a look at your student life so that the next time someone asks you, “What do ■jj you think you’re doing?” you’ll know! , i, -r Mifir V 1.� , t® ■nio: 'OUfl neb leer! %V.7oT,romSplrit I ™' Ph°‘° � y Carl 2IlrJ2£l'JJJEL ■ IS YOUR DREAM to be on stage? During the concert performed by the Christian rock group Legacy, junior Maria Ignat gets serenaded by the group's lead singer, Brett Paul. The group performed a wide variety of songs from spiritual to Top 40 during the hour-long show for the student body. Photo by Carrie Mieske. EVER WONDERED what it would be like to parachute from a plane at 10,000 feet? When the Army Reserves came to demonstrate parachuting to the phys-ed classes, freshman Kris Deeley got some first-handed experience preparing for a jump. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 5TATU6 CYM AL5 Imagine ... scoring the winning touchdown in the Superbowl... driving to school in a red Mercedes 380SL convertible ... playing guitar in front of 50,000 people screaming your name ... riding down the Colorado River rapids.., having a chance to refuse Don Johnson a date ... If you could do anything in your lifetime, what would it be? ‘‘If I had all the money in the world, I would do so many outrageous things, maybe skydiving or scubadiving,” junior Keri Stiles said. On the more professional side of things, sophomore Mike Burgis commented, ‘‘I would like to become a millionaire by playing professional baseball.” Although becoming a professional baseball player seems WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING? GOT ANY SPECIAL PLANS? When asked what three things they wanted to do most in their lives, the majority of students listed winning the lotto as number one. Other popular replies included raising a family and travelling. More imaginative answers included being an astronaut, stunt man, president or race car driver, living in space and buying out Bloomingdales. P like a handful, sophomore Jason Mandley felt that he would like to be the President of the United States for a week. When asked who he would most like to be like, senior Ted Quiney replied, T would be the lead singer of a rock band.” Why? “They get all the women and have the best hair styles and clothes.” Have you ever really thought aboud what you would do with unlimited funds and time? Just imagine ... Kristin Dery “I GOT MY first drum set when I was eight years old and I’ve been playing ever since. senior Matt McClellan said. Matt, the drummer for the five-member band Hot Shot, loves to play and had the opportunity when they performed at the Airport Bar in Harrison over Memorial Day weekend. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 6 STUDENT LIFE I would be the lead singer of a rock band. They get all the women and have the best hair styles and J clothes Ambitions 7 AT HIGGINS LAKE South Shore State Park, juniors Kristin Dery and Mike Aho lazily joke around as they lie in the sun after their last day of school on June 9. Many students preferred driving longer distances and paying the $2.00 fee to use Higgins Lake rather than Houghton Lake because of the sandy beaches and cleaner facilities. Photo by Carrie Mieske. WAITING FOR THE BIG ONE to bite, sophomores Cory Czada and Larry Leszczynski cast their lines at Wackolodge, a secret fishing spot they share with a handful of students. With many nearby lakes and rivers, fishing grew in popularity among students as they sought varieties ranging from pike to trout and pan fish. Photo by Carrie Mieske. } It can be a real pain because my parents’ resort gets so busy in the summer that I don’t have much I time for myself 8 STUDENT LIFE co ml tfuT aNp play Ahh, summer. A time for rest and relaxation. Or is it? “I work most of the time because I need the money, but I find some time to play,” sophomore Karin Akin said. Time to play was tough to come by for some, though. Since Houghton Lake is a resort town, many students were busy spending their summers catering to the tourists. It can be a real pain because my parents’ resort gets so busy in the summer. I don’t have that much time for myself,” sophomore Mark Williams complained. But all work and no play can make Jack a dull boy, according to the old adage. So in their extra hours students chose from a wide variety of activities ranging from horseback riding to WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING? HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR SUMMER? When school ends, where can you be found? Working 69% Laying in sun 23% Sleeping 9% Do you think tanning is harmful to your skin? Yes 24% No 76% What’s your favorite tanning product? Hawaiian Tropic waterskiing. I like to ski, work on my car or just hang around with friends at Funland,” sophomore George Cook said. When the days grew shorter and businesses finally slowed down, students found more time for themselves. But this only meant one thing: the beginning of fall and. unfortunately, the beginning of yet another school year. Vince Brown FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS offered students many opportunities for summer employment. Senior Jeff Stewart and Nancy Rutterbush prepare the special recipe chicken in the kitchen at Kentucky Fried Chicken in order to earn money during the summer months. Photo by Terry' Howell. WATER SPORTS rank number one in summer months because of the availability of lakes in the area. Senior Shawn Sensor skims across Houghton Lake on a ski jet. one of the newer forms of water sport, especially suited for Houghton Lake because it is so shallow. Photo by Gary Bourdow. Summer ARE. Vt Jax iNc; ruN YET; P From the first day in September, students look forward to one thing: the last day. Ah, summer! No homework, no schedule, no tests. But for a number of students, 180 days of learning isn’t enough. These students use summer months to travel to such places as Central Michigan for cheerleading camp, Michigan State for basketball camp or Michigan Tech for a summer youth seminar. Some even go to extremes for additional knowledge. Last summer sophomore Cindy Pacini and junior David Deamud both traveled to Europe for four weeks. They attended the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Bavaria, a camp set up for choir and band students. “You try weird food, meet new people and the drinking age is only 16,” sophomore Cindy Pacini recalled. Back in the states, many students attended sports-oriented camps. The junior varsity and varsity football teams attended Camp Living Waters for four days in August. Besides sports camps, students chose to attend camps specializing in academic areas. Ball State Journalism Camp offered four students the chance to work with top rated yearbook instructors and take classes to improve their publications. I went because it was my first year of photography and I didn’t know a lot about it. It not only helped me, but it saved Carrie a lot of time OUR JAZZ BAND played everywhere from street corners to concert halls and we even played at Tivoli Gardens in Denmark, ' junior David Deamud said of his month-long concert tour of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark with the Blue Lakes International Concert Band. David, along with fellow band member Amy Jo Deckinga, performed a concert a day, on the average, leaving free time to visit Scandinavian museums, castles, and even sunken Viking ships. Photo by Glen Tuomaala. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING? HOW ABOUT CAMPING? Of the 250 students who re sponded, 107 attended some kind of summer camp. Thirty seven percent attended sports oriented camps. The other 63 percent attended everything from music to computer to church camps. Less than ten percent of those who attended admitted to homesickness. Those who got homesick combatted it by phoning home, keeping busy and counting down days. in explaining yearbook photography to me,” commented junior Karen Cronin. Camps ranged in -price from $115 to $300. This price went up when the cost of food, transportation and spending money was added on. Because of the rising cost of camps, and the obligation of summer jobs, 57 percent of the student body did not have the chance to go to a summer camp. Of the 43 percent who did attend, over a third went to sports related camps. Those who did attend showed their dedication to their area of study. I can’t believe I actually suffered through the hot summer with a cast on my leg just so I could go to Ball State. I could have had my cast off one month earlier but the doctor ordered the cast to stay on while I went to camp just so I wouldn’t damage my foot any more. The camp was terrific except for the fact that my room in the dorm was on the eighth floor and the elevator only went up to the sixth !” senior Janey Kronner said Now that’s devotion. Kristin Dery STUDENT LIFE ’THE HILL,’ a one and a half mile trail through the woods and swamps, challenged football players at Camp Living Waters. Each morning at 7:15 the players got up. did calisthenics, took on the hill and then went off to the playing field for drills. Photo by Ken Warner. BALL STATE'S SUMMER journalism camp can wear anyone out. but senior Jane Kronner carried the extra burden of a cast. Jane and fellow senior Jodi Miller, plus juniors Karen Cronin and Kristin Dery, attended the week- long camp at Muncie, Indiana in July. Homework often required the girls to stay up past the 1:00 A.M. curfew working in the closet to escape detection by counselors. Photo by Karen Cronin. You try weird food, meet new people and the drinking age is only 16 Camps and Workshops 11 It gets in the way of doing things with my friends, but I’m the one who has more money YOU DON’T HAVE TO LEAVE school to go shopping. Senior Kelin Muma fits some Houghton Lake apparel from the Bobcat Den on classmate Tina Bailey. Run by Mrs. Thompson's retailing class, the den sold school- oriented sportswear along with candy, chips and school supplies. Photo by Carrie Mieske. STUDENTS PAID A LOT to McDonald’s for fast food, since it was the only fast food restaurant within 25 miles. But McDonald’s also employed 19 students, including junior Margaret Frappier who practices running the drive-thru with junior Randi Chidester. Photo by Karen Cronin. PUMPING GAS into his ’72 Chevelle, junior Brent Barkway hurries to get to work on time after school. Brent has worked at the Limberlost as a cook since August. Making $3.50 an hour helped him pay off the loan on his car and buy gas to run it which cost $1.12 a gallon. Photo by Karen Cronin. 12 STUDENT LIFE GROCERY STORES provided 23 students with part-time jobs. Making $3.35 an hour, senior Troy Winchel and junior Steve Brimmer load groceries during work hours at Carters IGA. Students working at Carters worked a 40 hour week during summer and a 20 hour week during school. Photo by Carrie Mieske. BILLS! BILLS! BILLS! With insurance on cars ranging from $116 to $500 every six months, students were forced to work after school even though it interfered with school activities and summer fun. Clothes, loans and even traffic tickets played a key role in determining the economic status of the working student. Photo by Karen Cronin. SCLlWL 6Ll ?PPii k: With only a 24 hour day, students must go to school, do their homework, have time for practices plus a social life and still try to get nine hours of sleep each night. Add a job to that list and you’ve got scheduling problems. Working students spent up to six hours a day after school and up to nine hours a day on the weekends on the job. Like most thing, this had advantages and disadvantages. It gets in the way of doing things with my friends, but I’m the one who has more money,” said junior Steve Brimmer who worked at Carters IGA as a carry-out boy. Sixty-four percent of the student body worked and that figure doesn’t include such jobs as babysitting and shoveling roofs or walkways. “Jeff and I can make about $70 each on a Saturday afternoon,” junior Gary Bourdow said. Gary, along with junior Jeff Thompson, made an average of $40 for each roof he shoveled during the winter months. Employers had to pay minimum WHAT DO YOU THINK tn YOU’RE DOING? ARE YOU AT WORK? A survey of 250 students indicated that 166, or 66 percent, held jobs. When did they work? After school 3% Weekends 25% Both 72% The average student spent $23.39 each week. What was most of the money spent on? Guys: 34% spent most on cars Girls: 76% spent most on clothes wage which stood at $3.35 an hour, unless the employee was less than 16 years of age. Because of this, students made anywhere from $2.50 an hour up to $5.00 an hour With the opening of the Big Wheel store, the only discount chain in the area, students had yet another place to spend their hard-earned money. Other than places in town, the popular places to shop required a drive of two hours or more to Saginaw’s Fashion Square Mall, Detroit area malls or Friers. Some students found the shopping solution in mail order catalogs. With the ever-growing inflation, students were forced to give up some of their social life to make extra money for their expenditures. Although they complained, they kept right on working so they could keep right on spending. Mike Aho fobs and Where the Money Goes « t 0 McDONALDS, packed after the first day of school, provided the most popular local hot spot for students. After classes on September 3. freshman Nanette Terschluse discusses her first day as a high schooler with junior Nicole Gross. Photo by Carrie Mieske. The worst day is Monday because you are so worn out from the weekend and you have to get up a so early 0 14 STUDENT LIFE ml Toss those books! Well, at least for a couple of days anyway. With the 3:15 bell Friday afternoon, the weekend began. Saturday and Sunday constituted the two days out of the week when students could do what they wanted. “Sometimes the only thing that gets me through the week is thinking about the upcoming weekend,” sophomore Bobbi Ostrom said. The period between the close of one school week and the beginning of the next was when students came alive. “During the week I’m so tired, but when the weekend arrives I’m ready to party,” commented junior Kellie Stevens. During the mini-vacation from the five day grind of school work, INSTEAD OF SPENDING MONEY, some students use the weekend as a chance to earn some extra cash. On one such babysitting weekend, junior Mike Aho gets caught up with Jennifer and Debbie Szewczyk in a game of Twister. Photo by Carrie Mieske. T Vl6tP 6irtlr. students took the opportunity to do what they enjoyed most. They occupied McDonald’s, the Rock House, Pines Theater and other local hot spots. Outdoor sports also provided a diversion from everyday activities. “I WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING? HAVE YOU BEEN OUT LATELY? A poll of half our student body indicated what they liked to do during their weekly mini- vacation. Stay home 21% Go to dinner 2% Go to a movie 6% Party with friends 71% like going skiing with my friends because it gives us a chance to do something together,” said junior Kim McEvers. At the close of every weekend, however, came the dreaded Monday. Mondays marked the beginning of homework, studying and pop quizzes. “The worst day of the entire week is Monday because you are so worn out from the weekend and you have to get up so early,” commented junior Paula Catlin. Although it meant back to the drawing board, there was one good thing about Mondays—only four more days until the weekend! Heidi French WILD WEEKEND? That can make Monday a difficult day to stay awake for the entire seven hour school day. Being an assistant for Mr. Johnson’s fourth hour advanced biology class gives junior Toni Palm an opportunity to catch a few zzz's after a long Monday morning. Photo by Carrie Mieske. “IT SEEMS LIKE you can never find anything to do on the weekends, so I usually end up at the Rock House.” explained sophomore Michelle Welch. Since the Rock House is the only local spot for teen dancing, many students listed it as one of their regular weekend activities. Photo by Karen Cronin. Weekends and Mondays V pj0k W People judge a person quite a bit from their appearances, so I try to dress trendy and look nice when I come 4 to school i THANKING THE ELEMENTARY CHILDREN for attending the drama performance of Professor Zucchini’s Traveling Tales, senior exchange student Birgitt Oehler and sophomore Karen Akin shake hands. Drama provided one way for Birgitt, here for a year from Germany, to fit in with her American classmates. Photo by Carrie Mieske. GOING FOR A LAYUP, sophomore Jason Brown (15) rises above his opponent during the game against Harrison. Jason felt that basketball helped him be one of the guys” after his move here from Morris. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 16 STUDENT LIFE saPai A FAIR. ajJai e. Look around you! With 550 students illing our halls, you see a real variety )f types. They all strive to fit in and hey do--somewhere. Some students fit in by joining iports and other groups where they :ould meet people that enjoy the same things. But how do students go ibout being accepted into the group hey like? “People judge a person quite a bit rom their appearances, so I try to Iress trendy and look nice when I ;ome to school,” freshman Tina Sawyer said. While some saw fashions as a way o fit in, others tried the socializing heory. “I go to parties, play sports md do things that everyone else does ;o that people will think I’m like hem,” admitted sophomore Lisa 5awlica. Fitting in can be difficult when rou’re new in school. Now imagine ,'itting in when you’re from a foreign Country. Senior exchange student Birgitt Oehler from Germany faced problems most of us couldn’t imagine. “I was very nervous about starting school here because everything was so different than in Germany,” said Birgitt. “I was also scared about finding my way around, but everyone was very helpful and friendly to me. I also enjoy the small classes and the wide variety of school activities available.” But Birgitt encountered challenges and adjustments away from school as well, namely fitting into an American family. She stayed with the Cowdrey family of Merritt. “I have a very good relationship with my American family. I am comfortable here,” said Birgitt. “I miss my family at home, but I know I will see them in June so it isn’t too bad. It will be my family at Houghton Lake and my new friends here that will be hard to leave because I don’t know when I will see them again, if ever,” concluded Birgitt- Amy Jenkins LUNCH HOURS GIVE STUDENTS time to socialize with friends, and groups form by lockers throughout the hall. These seniors, who usually congregate by the cheerleading lockers, watch classmate Stacy Eckstorm get a bear hug from Shawn Sensor and Chad Turner. Photo by Carrie Mieske. IN THE MORNING students who arrive early gather to wait for friends arriving on busses, juniors Toni Palm, Theresa jammer, Judy LaRoque and Stacy McClue pass the time by the front doors waiting for one of the 19 busses that deliver students as early as 7:45 A.M. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Fitting In 17 0E]$!g R.ACE. Y UR.ALLf Afraid! Who me? It’s not like I'm two years old! Have these words ever come from your mouth? Monsters, the boogie man and ghosts seemed to occupy the majority of childhood fears. Even though those days are behind us, we still have fears. They have just changed with age. Reaching the teen years meant taking on new challenges and experiences. With these came a new set of fears, like those involved in competition, both athletic and non- athletic. “I hate going to festivals and singing in front of judges. I get really nervous and all I can think about is receiving the lowest score possible. They scare me to death!” stated junior Amber Smith, a choir member. For 44 percent of students, tests ranked at the top of their list of fears. “Whenever a test is put in front of me, I’m afraid I'll forget everything I ever knew,” commented sophomore Penny Hamilton. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING? DO YOU WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING? general, while guys feared death and war, girls worried more about failing or being without friends. Here is what you feared most: Tests 44% Dentist 26% Dark 9% Driving 6% Being Alone 6% P Even something as second-nature as driving can be taken for granted by one person while for another it could be the last thing he wanted to do. “Ever since I got in an accident when my car stalled, I have been scared to drive. I can't help thinking it might happen again and now I absolutely hate driving,” commented Junior Kai Caster. The dentist, another common fear, ranked second on the lists of fears. People have been visiting the dentis ever since they got their first teeth. However, that doesn’t mean it gets easier. “I didn’t mind going to the dentist until I had to have a tooth capped and the Novocain didn’t woi at all. I was in so much pain that nc I can’t stand going,” commented junior Ellen Gifford. Just as every person differs, so do his or her fears. What’s silly to one person may be another’s biggest fear Heidi Frenc READING THE QUESTION one more time, junior Chris Walsh tries to come up with the answer on Mrs. Strause’s College Prep Literature test. Tests ranked as the number oi fear among high school students and students liked essay tests like this one least of all. Pho by Carrie Mieske. BUTTERFLIES IN FULL FLIGHT, Miss Houghton Lake contestants prepare for their opening number in the March 1 competition. Seniors Marie Miller and Janice Harrison receive backstage help from Pageant Director Mrs. Judy Winter and Mrs. Milly Thompson. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 18 STUDENT LIFE NOT EVERYONE has conquered their fear of the dentist. Twenty-six percent of the students replied that they were still leery about visiting the dentist. To his relief, junior Tim Suzor faces only one more visit after this one before his braces come off. Photo by Carrie Mieske. W Whenever a test is put in front of me, I’m afraid I’ll forget everything I ever knew f TRYING TO HIDE her nervousness, sophomore Lisa Pawlica explains the steps in making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to her sixth hour creative writing class. The assignment required students to demonstrate accurate descriptive directions infront of the class. The fear of standing alone in front of a group of people caused students to dread such assignments and avoid classes such as speech. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Fears 19 BUNCH OF LITTLE KIDS and dozens of eggs mark a sure sign of Easter. Junior Carrie Mieske helped in the preparation of Easter by coloring eggs with her cousins from Bay City. Photo by Frank Bosco. TOO SHORT to reach the top of the family Christmas tree, junior Karen Cronin stands on a chair to apply the finishing touches. Fifty percent of the students labeled Christmas as their favorite holiday. Photo by Bob Cronin. [ o tl o Uo To: Howard, From: Santa. Does a label similar to this appear on your Christmas gift year after year? Even though most people stopped believing in Santa around the age of eight, presents from jolly ole Saint Nick continued to appear under the tree every year. “I know he’s make believe, but I still like to get presents from him. I think it’s because when I was little, I used to look out my window and wait for him,” junior Tammy Winchel said. Kriss Kringle may be the one person that people would always like to believe in. “I stopped believing when I was nine,” recalled freshman De De Johnson. “A friend told me Santa wasn’t real and, to tell the Q WHAT DO YOU THINK X—} YOU’RE DOING? WHEN DID YOU STOP I Jk LZT7J BELIEVING? By far, Santa proved the most popular fantasy character: Santa 50% Cupid 24% Easter Bunny 16% Leprechaun 10% IT'S REALLY HARD to keep the truth about Santa a secret around Christmas. We have certain paper that Santa uses and other paper that we use. and it gets confusing,” commented junior Carrie Mieske. Carrie took pictures of her sister. JanelJe, visiting Santa Mr. Charles Brown at the annual Parish Christmas party at the Prudenville K of C Hall. Photo by Carrie Mieske. The majority of people stopped believing at the age of eight, with the tender age of six listed next most often. All those polled had stopped believing by the age of 13. truth, I was pretty disappointed.” However, finding out the truth about Santa didn’t completely ruin Christmas forever. Fifty percent of the students labeled Christmas as their favorite holiday. Santa wasn’t the only legend that students still enjoyed believing in. The Easter Bunny provided another eagerly anticipated visitor. “It might be because I love candy so much, but I really enjoy Easter,” junior Diane Archer said. Even though people stopped believing, the fun didn’t have to stop. “My parents still hide my Easter basket, and it’s been a long time since I’ve believed in the Easter Bunny,” sophomore Karin Akin admitted. When people reach a certain age they may stop believing, but they never stop celebrating. Heidi French When You Stop Believing 21 BUILDING ON SPIRIT, the senior class attempts to erect an original pyramid, one of Friday's assembly competitions. In spite of the first place finish during the pep assembly, the could not rise above third place, behind the sophomores and freshmen in the competition for the spirit award. Photo by Carrie Mieske. SENIORS CAPTURED first place in the spiri week pep assembly games thanks in part to Todd Suzor and Beth Wills who devoured the six foot piece of licorice the fastest. The game one of several class competitions, required on contestant to start eating at each end. meeting in the middle. Photo by Carrie Mieske. w It was great beating the seniors because they always think they are going to win 22 STUDENT LIFE B ALANdNc7 ACT Some things never change, like day following night, McDonald’s hamburgers and the traditions of Spirit Week. But wait a minute! Someone tampered with tradition. Take, for instance, the annual powderpuff game which traditionally featured an upperclassmen vs. underclassmen contest. Instead, on Tuesday, October 8, the powderpuff game took a new approach with a match-up of a senior-freshman vs. a junior-sophomore squad. Despite argument by the players, the game took place, ending in a 21-18 victory for the junior-sophomore team. “It was great beating the seniors because they always think they are going to win and that they are better than everyone else,” commented junior Kim Dinsmoore who caught the WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING? ARE YOU STUCK IN THE TRADITIONAL RUT? With the changes in Spirit Week traditions, how did you feel about them? How should classes be matched for powderpuff? Jr.-Sr. vs. Fr.-Soph. 48% Jr.-Soph. vs. Fr.-Sr. 52% Should Slave Day be cancelled? Yes 29% No 71% winning touchdown on a last second pass from sophomore Missy Shipp. Another Spirit Week tradition, “Slave Day, took place on Wednesday. ‘“Slave Day’ was a great time to get even with your friends,” sophomore George Cook explained. This getting even' approach cost the students Slave Day” itself. Treatment of slaves prompted organizers of Spirit Week to cancel future Slave Days.” Aside from these changes, Spirit Week traditions remained relatively untouched. Dress-up days included “Inside-Out Day, Surfin’ USA Day,” Revenge of the Nerd Day,” Go Bananas Day” and Green and White Day.” But spirit was hard to come by. Overall, only 16 percent of the student body participated in the week’s activities. This trend continued as only 110 people attended the homecoming dance. Another tradition broken. Vince Brown SIDELINE STRATEGY by Coach Mr. Ron Szewczyk, instructing sophomore Lylenette Canfield and junior Kari Caster, finally turned the tables for him. He. along with Assistant Coach Mr. Dick Brown, celebrated his first powderpuff victory in his six years of coaching, defeating the senior-freshman team, 21-18. Photo by Carrie Mieske. AS RETIRING HOMECOMING HONEY Jim McEvers prepares to announce his successor, seniors Bubba Never Say Never Nasser, escorted by senior Tami Jo Bowman. Shawn Senuous Shawna Sensor with escort senior Stacy Eckstorm and Spencer Spicy Lips” Soderman and escort sophomore Renee Bradley anticipate the outcome of the student body vote. Never Say Never” Nasser captured the laurels during halftime of the powderpuff game. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Spirit Week Powderpuff 23 DURING HER VICTORY PARTY senior Stacy Eckstorm received a surprise phone call from her grandfather in Florida. “He called to ask how I did in the competition. I could barely hear him because everyone was screaming and yelling, Stacy explained. Photo by Carrie Mieske. HOMECOMING COMMITTEE MEMBERS built the float which provided transportation for the queen candidates during halftime. Senior candidates Michelle Miller. Janice Harrison. Stacy Eckstorm. Tami Jo Bowman and Mary Bakara make their way around the field as halftime ceremonies begin. Photo by Jeff Raymond. 24 STUDENT LIFE AS THE QUEEN’S COURT prepares for the halftime ceremonies, senior Mary Bakara pins the boutonniere on her escort. 1985 graduate Kurt Boals. The girls arrived at the school at 5:30, about two hours before halftime, to share their nervousness. Photo by Carrie Mieske. homecoming spectators and flashing cameras, underclassmen representatives junior Jeneen Piche, sophomore Karin Akin and freshman Rosemary Servas circle the field after halftime ceremonies. Each class chose its representative through popular vote. Photo by Jeff Raymond. PLLAftD E-LACTl N It was a year, it seemed, for broken traditions. Even homecoming, one of the longest standing traditions, felt an unexpected change. Everything seemed normal enough, right up until about eight hours before the traditional halftime ceremonies. That was when officials discovered that a couple students had placed extra ballots in the ballot box during the school-wide voting for homecoming queen. So the week marked yet another first—a second vote for queen. “It was lucky they caught it so soon,” junior Jeneen Piche said. “It would have raised a lot of doubts if it hadn’t been discovered.” Officials conducted an immediate revote and talk of the incident soon ’MY MOM WENT NUTS! She was really tickled! My dad got a weird look on his face and I thought he was going to pass out!” senior Stacy Eckstorm said of her parents’ reactions when she was named Homecoming queen. Stacy, escorted by 1985 graduate Mark Souder, won the title by a popular vote of the student body. Photo by Jeff Raymond. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING? DO YOU LIKE A CHANGE NOW AND THEN? Which Homecoming traditions should remain? Classes haven’t had floats in seven years. Should they? Yes 80% No 20% With only 110 attending the homecoming dance, should it still by held? Freshmen 80% Yes 20% No Sophomore 79% Yes 21% No Junior 71% Yes 29% No Senior 50% Yes 50% No gave way to pep assembly hysteria and post-game plans. Even the traditional tension had returned as the five senior queen candidates rode onto and around the field at the beginning of halftime. Stacy Eckstorm received the honor of queen, crowned by 1984 Queen Denise Brown. “I was so cold and nervous that when they announced my name, I didn’t realize it was me,” Stacy said. “It wasn’t until Mom, Dad and Mark started hugging me that I could move.” With the ceremonies concluded, Stacy and her court did a quick change to warmer clothes so they could watch the game. The Bobcats provided continuing suspense, defeating Coleman in the last two minutes and 46 seconds by a score of 19-18. “The game was great! It was the third year in a row we won our homecoming by one point,” junior Steve Fagerlie said. The official festivities ended with a dance featuring the theme “Cherish the Night.” For some, that was just the evening’s beginning. But that’s a different tradition. Kelley Coberley Homecoming AN TP-tR. J0 21_V Your first date! You’re so excited as you pull every single outfit you own out of the closet and decide you haven’t got a thing to wear, your hair won’t curl and there’s a big pimple appearing on the tip of your nose. And worst of all, Mom and Dad are downstairs with the camera waiting for your date to get there! It’s the worst day of your life, right? Wrong! Most teens agree, although first dates are nerve-racking, they’re worth it in the long run. “I had a lot of fun on my first date but I’m sure I would have enjoyed it a lot more if I hadn’t been so nervous,” junior Kari Caster said. All teens agree first dates involve nervousness, whether it’s a guy worried about asking a girl out or a girl worried about what to wear or how to act. ‘‘The worst thing about a date is having my date meet my parents. I’m always afraid my dad will say something stupid,” senior Nancy Rutterbush said. But just about all couples agree that the nervousness goes away after a few WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING? HOW’S YOUR SOCIAL LIFE? In general, boys began dating at a younger age than Boys Girls Before 13 28% 13% 13 22% 22% 14 24% 30% 15 23% 29% After 15 3% 7% As for a curfew, 51% of boys had one while 66% of girls did. dates. “Since Glen and I have been dating so long, I’m comfortable around him, so I don't really feel nervous when we go out,” junior jeneen Piche said. just what is there for couples to d on a date? Because Houghton Lake i a small town, couples found the entertainment opportunites limited. “ Sara and I don’t go to the Rock House, we usually end up renting a movie or just staying home,” senior Tim Raymond said. So whether it’s the trouoble of finding something to do or having a stomach full of butterflies, just about all teenagers will admit that dating i worth it. “Dating puts a little excitement into Houghton Lake. Without it there would be nothing to look forward to on the weekends,” junior Regina Sussex said. Janice Harrisc WITH A LITTLE HELP from boyfriend and classmate Glen Lillie, junior Jeneen Piche finishes her computer assignment. Computers is just one of the three classes they have together. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 'T EXPECTED to get class couple but I didn’t expect Chad to kiss me. senior Michele McLain said. Since Chad and Michele were the only senior couple, they automatically acquired the distinction. Photo by Carrie Mieske. SINCE TODD AND I don't have any of the same classes, the only time we have together during school is lunch period. junior Jodie Ostrom said. Todd Fisher, a senior, and Jodie have been going out for two years. Photo by Carrie Mieske. DURING THE SCHOOL WEEK dating time can be hard to come by because of sports, work and homework. One solution shared by sophomore Tom Blanchard and junior Karen Cronin became the players' bus. Karen rode the bus so she could take pictures of the conference track meet in Meridian and watch Tom run. On the ride home, they take a look at the medals he won. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Dating puts a little excitement into Houghton Lake. Without it there would be nothing to look forward to on the weekends Dating 27 AFTER THE TALENT SEGMENT of the competition each contestant changed into her evening gown for the final portion of the Miss Houghton Lake competition. Her piano solo behind her, senior Janice Harrison receives help on her gown from backstage helper Mrs. Anne Hasty. Photo by Karen Cronin. IN PREPARATION for the evening gown competition, senior Stacy Eckstorm gets attention from backstage workers Mrs. Vicky Barber. Mrs. Mary Hacker and Kristy Garrick. Stacy, performing a comedy monologue for her talent, captured first runner-up honors. Photo by Carrie Mieske. ME-E-TiNc; It should have been a typical Snoball. After all, it was the 40th anniversary and all of the Miss Houghton Lake winners had been invited back to observe another competition. But it wasn’t. A change in format took place when the usual Snoball dance following the competition was switched to a junior-senior prom to be held after the junior-senior banquet in May. With this decision, escorts were no longer needed and a queen's reception replaced the dance as the post-competition activity. “It worked out real well. Everything was organized, and without the dance it made our day shorter because we started at 10 o’clock in the morning,” senior Janice Harrison said. Contestants began the day at the Holiday Inn for interviews with judges followed by a dinner for judges and contestants. This new location marked another change in routine. The competition continued into the evening as eight senior girls competed for points in the March 1 competition. The four judges scored on the basis of interviews, talent and evening gown competition, the final two segments held for the public in WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING? DO YOU FEEL LIKE DANCIN’? In past years, the school’s ' annual formal dance followed the Miss Houghton Lake competition. This year, the dance was dropped in favor of a prom following the Jr.-Sr. Banquet in May. Did you agree? Yes No 55% 45% 28 STUDENT LIFE the high school auditorium. “You learn a lot about yourself and you become aware of your own capabilities,” remarked senior Kim Ryzcki on the value of her experience. Senior Marie Miller won the title of Miss Houghton Lake 1986, followed by first runner-up Stacy Eckstorm and second runner-up Michelle Miller. Miss Congeniality went to foreign exchange student Birgitt Oehler. Other contestants included Tami Jo Bowman, Janice Harrison, Kim Rzycki and Kelly Straight. “Winning Snoball gave me a chance to show everyone that I am not the quiet, shy person they’ve marked me to be. I have changed and I need a chance to prove myself,” Marie said. So an evening that began so untypically ended rather typically with another queen added to the list of winners. Vince Brown SNOBALL CONTESTANTS required three clothes changes between segments of the program. Senior Michelle Miller receives a touch up on her hairstyle from the Hairitage’s Kristy Carrick. herself a contestant in 1982. Photo by Carrie Mieske. m Winning Snoball gave me a chance to show everyone that I am not the quiet, shy person they’ve marked me to be TALENT COUNTED for 25 percent of the total competition. Senior Kim Rzycki. one of three contestants to dance, performed a routine she choreographed to the song Manhunt. Photo by Carrie Mieske. AFTER WORKING TOGETHER for nearly three months, the eight senior contestants share the final moments of Snoball with congratulations for winner Marie Miller. After that much time together, you got to know each other better than in school. You found out little things like how some people are picky about things and want everything perfect.” senior contestant Tami Jo Bowman recalled. Photo by Carrie Mieske. STILL SURPRISED by the announcement. Miss Houghton Lake 1986 senior Marie Miller meets Principal Ron Szewczyk to receive her sash and crown. Four judges chose the winner on the basis of talent, poise and appearance, personality and interviews. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Snoball 29 What’s this? Teachers shooting baskets in an assembly, students taking pets to a nursing home, and both teachers and students competing against another high school in a bloodmobile contest! Who could be responsible for events such as these? None other than our service organizations, the National Honor Society and the student senate. The National Honor Society was not a new club in the high school but one that increased its involvement in the community. That involvement centered around King’s Nursing Home. In addition to its renewed activities, the group had a new adviser, Rod Martin. Since everything was so new we did what we could. Although we didn't do quite as much as we'd hoped to, hopefully we paved the way for other years,” NHS president Marie Miller said. Unlike the National Honor Society, the student senate had always been involved in both school and community activities. Their members and adviser Jack Kramer didn’t lack C U L WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING? ARE YOU SERVICE ORIENTED? Student senate, acting on behalf of the student body for years, had trouble drumming up support. How supportive were you? Do you think the senate helps the school? Yes 66% No 34% Would you join a SADD chapter and sign a SADD contract? Yes No 68% 32% experience but lacked enthusiasm and participation from the rest of the student body. A lot of people thought we weren’t as involved this year, but this wasn't true. We just couldn’t get them involved in the activities we K created,” Student Senate President i Tami Bowman said. The Homecoming Dance, attended by only 110 people, and March’s ’Pride Week” proved to be the best two examples of this lack of participation. ’Pride Week’ was a re bummer. Hardly anyone dressed up, even fewer people participated in tht lunch games, and let’s not discuss the class floats,” senior Kelly Straight said. But even without the student body support, student senate continued to get involved in other community activities such as the Muscular Dystrophy Shoot-A-thon held in Apri two bloodmobiles held in October an April, and a local chapter of SADD (Students Against Driving Drunk). “I guess student senate is quite involved. They just don’t seem to get as much recognition as they used to, especially compared to how much I’v heard about the National Honor Society this year,” junior Randi Chidester said. Janice Harrison TO SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION of the faculty. National Honor Society and student senate joined to give teachers and administrators a breakfast prepared by members on May 30. National Honor Society' Adviser Mr. Rod Martin offers donuts to teacher Mr. Tom Rachilla and administrators Mr. Dick Brown and Mr. Ron Szewczyk at the breakfast which started at 7:45 in the morning. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 30 STUDENT LIFE SERVING HER REQUIRED twenty hours at King’s Nursing Home, senior Marie Miller helps resident Mrs. Agnus Fuller with a needlepoint project. ‘‘I can’t say I was extremely happy about the time we had to serve at the nursing home when we first heard about it, but it wasn't so bad after we got used to being there, Marie said. Photo by Carrie Mieske. “I WAS SCARED TO DEATH, but when I found out we beat Rosco by only two pints I was glad I gave blood,” senior Denice Doepker admitted. After giving blood Denice and classmates Spencer Soderman. Brian Trader. Andy Sussex and David Foulkes regain their strength by eating cookies and punch provided by the student senate. Photo by Carrie Mieske. w I guess B Student Senate W is quite involved They just W don’t seem to f get as much recognition as they A used to ¥ National Honor Society Student Senate 31 2 AN OVERHEATED RADIATOR in junior Karen Cronin's car demands attention from both Karen and junior Gary Bourdow. Car trouble was only half of Karen’s problems. Sh found more trouble at home because she didr call her parents to let them know she had to leave it on the side of the road overnight. Phc by Carrie Mieske. You get cramps in the back of your legs because the desks are so uncomfortable. I’d rather eat before A a football game W 32 STUDENT LIFE PtfU LL 'RZ7U LE. What, you didn’t bring homework? That's no problem as Mr. Rod Martin, the detention hall teacher, would say. “You have a choice of washing desks or doing homework in detention,” Mr. Martin assured students. Friday after school or Saturday morning students usually take time to rest or plan out the rest of the weekend. But those who got caught doing something against school rules paid the price with a detention period either three hours after school Friday or from 9:00 A.M. to noon on Saturday. “You get cramps in the back of your legs because the desks are so uncomfortable. I’d rather eat before a football game instead of sitting there, junior Brent Barkway said. At least the students in detention had a choice of what to do. Punishment at home was a different story. “When I got caught for speeding and didn’t tell my dad, there were no ■HP WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING? GOTTEN INTO ANY TROUBLE LATELY? Sixty-two percent of students have been to the office for trouble. What about you? Are school rules too strict? FR. SOPH JR SR Yes 40% 62% 58% 63% No 60% 38% 42% 37% Have you ever been grounded? Yes No 79% 21% 67% 33% 66% 34% 73% 27% Why? 1 Drinking 2 Being Late 3 Talking Back P if’s, and's or but’s about it. I got my car taken away,” sophomore Josh Martin said. Of course, taking something away wasn’t the only form of punishment. “When I get in trouble at home I have to do my homework, rake the lawn, wash the car or whatever else needs to be done at home. I don't get a choice like in detention hall,” senior Eric Newcomb said. Which is the lesser of the two evils? “I’d rather have a Saturday than punishment at home, junior Frank Wild said. “Detention only lasts three hours. Mike Aho MOST SENIORS CELEBRATED their last minutes in high school at 3:15 on May 29. but four seniors had to wait an extra two hours because of detention hall. His penalty for not having any homework, senior Kris Gawthrop has to wash desks in Mr. Martin’s room. Photo by Carrie Mieske. WHILE SOME STUDENTS use odd jobs as their summer employment, others don’t have a choice. After doing $400 in damage on the front end of his father’s truck, junior Kenny Meigs does odd jobs and works with his father to pay for the damages. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Getting in Trouble 33 W Since the dance wasn’t held at school, I think it was more special and people wanted to come see what it A was like w AS SHE ADDS ANOTHER flower to the vine, senior Kim Rzycki puts the finishing touch on the prom’s entrance gates in the Houghton- Higgins Room. Seniors spent $250 on a decorating kit which took hours of extra preparation and required some of them to take off school Friday to finish. Photo by Carrie Mieske. IN HIS ROLE AS master-of-ceremonies. senior Ted Schuneman addresses the juniors and seniors after the banquet. Ted. with the help of classmate Stacy Eckstorm, handed out wills and the results of the mock elections. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 34 STUDENT LIFE ViNiisk; aNp piNinIc; Another year, another banquet... but that’s not all. For the first time the junior-senior banquet added another activity: a prom. “I think the prom was an excellent idea. It was a blast and it also kept a lot of people from going out to Reedsburg or Emery just for something to do,” senior Jodi Miller said. In past years, students attended the Snoball dance after the Miss Houghton Lake competition in lieu of a prom. The Snoball dance was held in the school cafeteria, decorated by the art students. Students felt just moving the dance to the Holiday Inn made it more special. “Since the prom wasn’t held at school, I think it was more special and people wanted to come and see what it was like,” junior Georgina Cabay said. Before the prom began, upperclassmen gathered together in the Holiday Inn’s Holidome for an evening’s buffet as well as the reading of wills and mock elections. “I never heard exactly what my wills were WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING? HEARD ANY GOOD WILLS LATELY? Senior wills handed down to juniors have always been part of the Jr.-Sr. Banquet. In recent years, however, many have used them as a pay back. Since only seniors can will items, juniors make special prey. Should wills be continued? Yes No 67% 33% going to be, but I knew the seniors would come up with something,” junior Gary Bourdow said. Seniors not only willed the juniors, but they also poked fun at fellow classmates in the annual mock elections. Senior Shawn Sensor found out what his fellow classmates thought of him when he walked away with class clown, big mouth, flirt and BS’er. Following the mock elections and wills students, in their formal attire, assembled in the Houghton-Higgins room for the first junior-senior prom. I think the fact that you had to be with a junior or senior to attend is what made the whole thing so special,” junior LeAnne Littlejohn said. It might have been just another year but a prom made the banquet not just another night. Heidi French ONE OF 160 JUNIORS and seniors to attend the May 2 banquet, junior Eric Bisballe serves himself from Holiday Inn’s buffet. Students were given the choice of roast beef, fish or chicken as their main course. Photo by Carrie Mieske. LAUGHING IN EMBARRASSMENT senior Tina Bailey listens to the will given to her by the senior girls. Class officers Ted Schuneman and Stacy Eckstorm read thirty-three wills at the junior-senior banquet which lasted an hour and forty-five minutes. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Jr.-Sr. Prom and Banquet SENIORS RECEIVED their diplomas in the office after the graduation ceremony, receiving only the cover during the ceremony. Senior Debbie Head along with seniors Dave Foulkes, Rod Elliott and Caraly Foreman wait their turn to receive their diplomas from Mrs. Benjamin in the office. Photo by Karen Cronin. x life 6 When I put on my gown 1 realized that from now on the decisions 1 make affect the rest of my 36 STUDENT LIFE AT THE DIRECTION of Class President Ted Schuneman. senior Todd Suzor, along with seniors Janice Harrison, Rob Mason, Jane Kronner. Todd Fisher and the rest of the senior class, change their tassels to signify that they had graduated. The seniors broke tradition by not tossing their hats in the air after the changing of tassels. Photo by Carrie Mieske. GATHERED IN THE AUDITORIUM an hour before graduation, seniors receive their final instructions from Mr. Jim Johnson, senior adviser. During the pre-graduation meeting, seniors put their names on notecards to be announced at graduation and received their programs and yellow rose boutonnieres. Photo by Carrie Mieske. They had waited and anticipated for as long as 13 years for this day— June 2, graduation. Yet many seniors found a new emotion mixing with their eagerness to end high school: reluctance. “I couldn’t believe that I was a senior about to graduate. It seems like only last year I was a freshman,” senior Ann Walsh said. Those feelings of reluctance revolved around leaving old friends and facing rather uncertain futures. “When I put on my gown, I realized that from now on the decisions I make affect the rest of my life,” senior Ted Schuneman said. Fifty-four percent of the graduating WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING? DO YOU THINK SENIORS DESERVE SPECIAL TREATMENT? Seniors are exempt from exams unless the grade is needed to pass. Do you agree? Yes No 60% 40% Seniors get out of school one week before everyone else. Is that fair? BEFORE RECEIVING their diplomas, seniors Stacy Eckstorm and Mary Bakara embrace to celebrate the end of their high school careers. Mary and Stacy will each be attending Central Michigan University majoring in elementary education. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Yes No 77% 23% class of 105 made the decision to further their education. Central Michigan University continued to lead the list of popular college choices. Some seniors looked forward to rooming together in the fall, making the new experience less scary. Other seniors weren’t as sure of their future desires. “I’m not sure what I want to do yet, so I’m joining the National Guard to give me time to decide what I want to do,” senior Mark Wierzbicki said. Mark and nine other seniors elected to join the armed services after graduation. So, full of mixed emotions and diverse plans, the seniors assembled before relatives and friends to spend a final two hours together before moving on to parties, celebrations and the future. Mike Aho Articles by Mark Williams r uTinL N |l66k?l lP Routine mission number 25, or was it? On January 28, the scheduled launch of the space shuttle Challenger drew attention only because its crew included the first teacher-astronaut, Christa McAulife. Officials described the launch as a very routine mission besides that. So routine, in fact that it wasn't even on live television; that is, until the “major malfunction ; the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. At 11:38 A.M. the shuttle began its mission. Just after one minute and 51 seconds into the mission, the shuttle blew apart and pieces fell into the ocean. “I couldn't believe that it could be true. The launches were so routine, sophomore Evie Breedlove said. Having a teacher on board when it happened caused the disaster to hit closer to kids in school. “I could never imagine having one of my teachers go into space, let alone having something like this happen,” sophomore Lylenette Canfield said. With the launches being so routine, an extensive investigation began immediately. The investigation brought many different theories as to the origin of the disaster, but the final conclusion was made through the use of film footage and confirmed by the recovery of the solid rocket booster which was the culprit. It's amazing that they could pinpoint the cause and then find evidence to back it up,” freshman Bud Meier said. The investigation ended with the recovery of the crew compartment and the burial of the remains of the seven crew members. With everything being so routine, so normal, what effect will the disaster have on further space flights? I think that they should continue exploring, but in doing so, do it under the safest conditions possible,” junior Rod Stender said. 6T ?B-MY Trial Snow days: a fact the majority of Northern Michigan schools must face and make up according to a new state law. But Houghton Lake felt differently about it. So when Houghton Lake announced they would not make up the six days missed, the state took them to court. When the law passed, the state announced that schools refusing to make up snow days would be penalized by having a portion of their state aid withheld. However, for Houghton Lake that fine would amount to less than $500. But Houghton Lake based its case on another aspect of the new law. Everyschool is required to be in class a minimum of 900 hours and 180 days. With snow days that put some schools below, but Houghton Lake exceeds the hourly limit by 42 hours. So why should we make up the days? The only fact that the state had against Houghton Lake was that they did not meet the required 180 days. “Why should we have to meet 180 days if we already exceed the number of hours?” freshman Jon Cohee said. The case went to court on May 5. Pending an outcome, school officials remained optimistic. I don't think that it will go through, and we won’t have to make the days up,” stated Superintendent John Walkley. After hearing arguments from both sides, the court decided in favor of Houghton Lake. However, the State Board of Education is appealing the court ruling. 38 MINI-MAGAZINE With the expansion of the school store, junior Georgina Cabay and Tracy Sweet look over the new merchandise. The expansion added sweats and other sportswear, cards and school-oriented items. Photo by Carrie Mieske. AW LElA ANP Students always look forward to lunch time, a time to refuel and prepare for the rest of the day. For some, this meant eating at the cafeteria or sneaking out to McDonald's, but those that didn’t have enough money turned to the school store. “Without the school store, I wouldn’t be able to eat half the time, freshman Richie Browning said. Because so many relied on the school store, the retailing students opened a second mini- store by the cafeteria. “The reason we opened that store was to take the crowd that wanted candy down away from the old store so that we could turn it into more of a clothing and school-spirited store,” senior retailing student Missy Cohee said. The new store contained a selection of school clothes from sweatshirts and pants to jackets and shorts, along with everyday school needs. “We wanted the students to be able to buy clothes that had the school colors and logo so they could show their school spirit,” senior retailing student Bob Dilts said. The changes in the store made it really seem like a school store,” concluded sophomore Darla St. Louis. Tr.adN ; placla New faces. Every year the high school receives a new set of faces with the freshman class, but the teachers usually stay the same. However, along with the next freshman class comes a whole physical education department. Physical education teachers Mr. John Bifoss and Mrs. Jane Gruenberg retired in June. Mrs. Gruenberg’s position has been filled by Mrs. Brenda Collins, a graduate of Houghton Lake who has been a substitute teacher in the district for 10 years. Mr. Bifoss has been replaced by Mark Prisk who will move up from Farmington Hills. Mr. John Milburn, teacher and former band director, also retired but no replacement will be hired for him. Instead, his study hall classes will be absorbed in the high school by the rest of the LC.APC.E.6 Of TLt PAOL Straight A’s. For some students just one marking period of them would be terrific, but to lead the class of 1986 it took four years of straight A’s. This honor went to senior Marie Miller who won the honor over her twin, Michelle, by just five one-hundredths of a point. This close cluster of grades at the top of the senior class may decline with the '89 seniors, however. The system for figuring grade points has been simple. You disregard the pluses and minuses and just count it as a flat grade. But for the '89 seniors the pluses and minuses will be figured in. “I think that they should be figured in because a B+ is certainly higher than a B- and could really make a difference,” freshman Jon Cohee said. Members of the top ten didn’t get there the easy way. Every senior in the top ten had Advanced Math IV. the highest math course Houghton Lake has to offer. The top ten included Denice Doepker. Doug Swartz, Rose Taylor. Jane Kronner, Marie Miller in the first row and Stacy Eckstorm, Ted Schuneman, Todd Suzor, Janice Harrison and Michelle Miller in the second row. Photo by Carrie Mieske. AJTATANIPINI ! Seniors weren’t the only ones who received honors during the year. Sophomore Vince Brown received an award from the Princeton Book Club for academic excellence. One hundred sixty schools were invited to submit names of junior and sophomore students for selection. Statewide, Vince was one of four sophomores to receive recognition. He received this award at a dinner at the Pontiac Silverdome put on by the Princeton alumni. “I was really shocked that they would even recognize something like this. I was really honored,” Vince said. Junior Jeneen Piche had another type of honor. She took part in Operation Bentley, a project developed to give juniors a better view and understanding of government. Jeneen served as a lawyer during the week- long experience at the end of May. I wish that everyone could experience something like this because it really gives you a better understanding of how our government runs,” said Jeneen Current Events 39 40 MAP POQ Tam p In an attempt to discourage worldwide terrorism, on April 15, 1986, President Reagan ordered an air attack on Libya. President Reagan had gained specific evidence holding Libya and its “mad-dog of the Middle East, leader Muammar Khaddafi, responsible for terroist acts including the bombing of a West Berlin night club that killed two American soldiers. The act brought mixed emotions from Americans. We had to take action because sanctions were not being followed. We had to show them we were against their policies and make them pay for taking innocent lives,” junior Charlie Articles Vince by Brown Calkins said. The effect of the bombing even hit Houghton Lake. A Blue Lake tour of Western Europe for fine arts students had to be cancelled because of the fear of terrorism. ‘T was disappointed when I heard we couldn’t go. I was really looking forward to seeing Europe. Now we’ll have to wait until next year,” junior choir member Terry Howell said. A Newsweek poll showed 71 percent of Americans felt that bombing Libya was the right thing to do. The feeling was echoed by students here in Houghton Lake. “Bombing Libya was our only choice and if we had to do it again I think we should. We can’t let Khaddafi push us around anymore,” sophomore Dave Melloh said. AR.EL '1 U PUTTlNcj MC ? On July 1, 1985, the Michigan legislature made it mandatory that all drivers and front seat passengers must wear a seat belt. This seat belt law met with much controversy. “I think the law is ridiculous. Wearing a seat belt is a good idea but someone shouldn’t be able to tell you that you have to wear one,” senior Kelly Straight said. Other students agreed. “Wearing a seat belt is a good habit, but I don’t think you should be forced into wearing it, sophomore Rob Goodnow concurred. Even though it was a law, some people still didn't buckle up. “I forget once in awhile and they are really uncomfortable,” sophomore Shellie Yennior said. As uncomfortable as they may be, the seat belt will reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries an estimated 35 to 50 percent, according to a Newsweek study. “I wear mine because I feel safer with it on,” remarked junior Jammie Pielak. Besides safety, another factor forced many to buckle up. Although you can’t be pulled over for not wearing the safety belt, a $25.00 fine will be assessed if you are stopped and the belt is not buckled. So it seems the seat belt law's adversaries will have to understand the intended bottom line: it saves lives. Up and over her shoulder, junior Kirn Dinsmoorc buckles her seatbelt as she leaves for work at McDonald’s. The new seatbelt law went into effect on July 1. 1985. Photo by Karen Cronin. MINI-MAGAZ 6JJAPE-6 Of Tit 6 Remember those mod 60's? Flowered bermuda shorts, paisley prints, mini- skirts, black spandex stirrup pants and faded jeans constituted the hottest fashions. Well, those styles are back but with an 80’s flair. “Fashion runs in cycles. We are just reverting back to the styles of the 60’s,” junior Andy Hejka said. The new fashions, actually the 60’s styles in disguise, featured a new set of labels like Guess, Esprit, Jams, Reeboks and Swatch. For those who preferred more up-to-date style, they needed to look no further than the stars. The influence of rock start Madonna and “Miami Vice’s Don Johnson showed up in everything from casual wear to tuxedos and formals. “The new fashions and fads give you a chance to show your individuality because of the varied styles,” junior Terry Howell said. When these styles fade, maybe you better just hang on to your wardrobe. Someday people may be remembering how the styles are just like those from way back in the 80s. With fashion reverting to the 60’®, even eyewear became a fashion statement. Senior Jodi Miller sports her wayfarer glasses, an imitation of the old-style horn- rimmed glasses, at a junior varsity girls basketball game. Sunglasses gained such popularity that students wore them even when they didn’t need them. Photo by Karen Cronin. Rock superstar Madonna greatly influenced fashion with her lace clothing and gaudy jewelry. Outside the candy store, junior Kim Dotson models her latest outfit styled after the singer’s tastes. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Catching a few rays, junior Tammy Winchel lies in the tanning booth at Dr. Winchel’s Chiropractic Clinic. Dr. Winchel. Tammy’s father, opened his booth in March. Photo by Karen Cronin. Florida inI a e x Wait a minute! A deep, dark, golden tan in the middle of January without leaving Houghton Lake? Of course, thanks to the tanning booths which have sprung up all over town. I think they are great. They — ‘ keep you from looking sick during the winter,” sophomre Josh Martin said. Some fear the ultraviolet _4 rays which doctors say are harmful. However, 77 percent of students polled overlooked the potential danger. .1 A winter tan became easier than ever since Houghton Lake had four tanning booths at different businesses for the public’s use. The stand-up booths or lie-down beds cost $5.00 for sessions ranging from 15 to 30 minutes. “Prices are high but people will do anything to keep a tan,” junior Kim Dinsmoore said. When summer comes, though, the sun is free and, according to tanning booth owner Deb Schafer of the Sands Motel, business drops off when the weather gets nicer. “The only people that will use it are those that have to work and can’t get into the sun,’’ she explained. But when the snow comes again, we will still see dark tans, thanks to the tanning loot] Current Events Articles by Amy Jenkins liVl.5 IN TUe. e ALANlC Beginning what seemed to be the battle of the charity titans, a Live Aid concert took place in July 1985 to raise money for famine relief in Africa. When Live Aid happened it was a really neat idea. Now it seems like people are overdoing it on the fund raisers, junior Dina Witfoth said. For the Live Aid benefit volunteers of both country and rock musicians joined together to perform a concert that would raise money for the homeless and hungry in Africa. The concert was broadcast live simultaneously from New York and London with some performers taking the Concord from England to the U.S. so they could perform in both countries. “Live Aid was probably such a success because it came first. To get support for the other charity events each one had to be different and better than the one before. junior Regina Sussex said. U.S.A. for Africa and Live Aid became familiar causes during 1985. Their charity earnings raised millions for famine relief in foreign countries. But on September 22, Americans turned to help their own. Singer Willie Nelson and others organized Farm Aid, a benefit concert to aid American farmers. The live concert, held at the University of Illinois in Champaign, raised around $9 million. “Farm Aid was a good idea and the organizers of it probably had very good intentions but I think it's a shame that we are able to raise more money for people in other countries than we are for people in our own,” junior Diane Archer said. Farm Aid has distributed $935,000 to food pantries in 37 states for farmers in economic distress and has established $30,000 in agricultural scholarships for children of farm families. Even though Farm Aid only raised one-fifth of the hoped for $50 million, it accomplished its goal: to inform the American public about the plight of the family farmer. Because of its overall success, a Farm Aid II concert has been set for july 4, 1986. _______ lLlpiN IJaNP6 What stretched nearly 400 miles, had at least 12 million hands and raised more money than Live Aid and Farm Aid combined? Hands Across America, the latest USA for Africa charity project and, in the words of the organization’s president, Ken Kragen, “the world's largest participatory event ever.” On May 25th, between six and ten million people formed a human chain from the Statue of Liberty in New York City to the Pacific Ocean shore in Los Angeles and at 3:00 P.M. sang America the Beautiful” and “We Are the World.” “About two weeks before, my mom got the information I needed to register and get a place in line,” junior Becky Burdine said. Both Becky and fellow classmate Amy Jenkins travelled to Indiana to join hands in the project. “I was sick the entire week before and I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to go but we made it. We were even on the local news, Amy said. 42 MINI MAGAZ NE 5tNl ?R. E.LR.UN Cedar Point welcomed 28 seniors for their June 5 senior trip ... again. Seniors had tried to find a different destination for their trip. Class officers attempted to organize a three-day trip to Toronto but fell short of the 40 seniors needed to finalize plans. So it was back to Cedar Point for one more year. A school bus carrying those seniors who went departed the school at 2:30 in the morning and delivered them back at 1:15 the next morning after a day at the park. The only thing that hampered the trip was three hours of rain that closed rides and drenched students. After giving her ticket to a Cedar Point employee, senior Pam Phillips walks ahead while seniors Lisa Anderson and Annette Mackenzie wait to go through the turnstiles. The seniors arrived in Sandusky, Ohio at 9:00 in the morning and stayed until 6:00 in the evening. Photo by Jodi Miller. Around the final loop, people aboard Cedar Point's Corkscrew scream with excitement. The Corkscrew, one of the seniors’ favorite rides, was periodically shut down during the day because of rain. “It was a bummer because we couldn’t ride it as much as we wanted to,” senior Jodi Miller complained. Photo by Jodi Miller. MAkliN' MU-iic They came from all over the United States to Columbus, Ohio, and joined to form Legacy, a Christian rock band. The group, one of four travelled from state to state and performed before both high school and junior high students. Legacy appeared in Houghton Lake on March 4, 1986, providing high school students with their only outside entertainment assembly of the year. “I didn’t think they would be so good. It surprised me when everyone sang and clapped along with their music.” sophomore Lori Urbach said. Legacy consisted of six men and three women performers. They played music by popular artists, both slow and fast songs. Often Students got only one chance to see outside talent during the year when Legacy came to perform. The Christian rock group members went out into the audience to sing with stu- dents. Photo by Carrie Mieske. they included the audience in their performance. When they started to sing Huey Lewis I couldn’t control it. I just started crying,” junior Toni Palm said. 5TUPLNT5 OJ ICL Did it ever seem like everytime you turn around, there’s another awards special on television? There are Emmys and Grammys and Tonys, just to name a few. Who would you pick as your winners? We conducted a poll to see just who you’d choose. Musically, here’s how you ranked the top male and female vocalists: 1. Lionel Madonna Richie 2. Bruce Sheila E Springsteen 3. Prince Whitney Houston 4. Bryan Pat Benatar Adams 5. Phil Tina Turner Collins In groups, there were no clear winners because individual tastes included everything from Motley Crue to Heart to Huey Lewis. What about albums? Bruce Springsteen gathered more votes than all others put together: 1. Born in the USA (Bruce Springsteen) 2. Reckless (Bryan Adams) 3. No jacket Required (Phil Collins) 4. We are the World (USA for Africa) Most of you liked movies, too. Seventy percent of those polled rented more than three per week. Here’s what you preferred to watch: 1. Rocky IV 2. Back to the Future 3. Rambo 4. Beverly Hills Cop 5. Friday the 13th-Part IV The majority of students watched three to five hours of television each day. Here’s what you listed as your favorites: 1. The Cosby Show 2. Miami Vice 3. Dallas Dynasty 4. Family Ties 5. Scarecrow and Mrs. King And that’s your people’s choice. Current Events 43 m 've c ofte 9 Veah- °°k what you've done! basketbal team«iris «■« ackpine cSr™8‘heir s,nce 1976 Io lovllf f® li,le «• elemoms K'f� “ ving team whose im i ■ 'V' 0°tball barked the W season A'wk1imV™X 8nouSh- 79 v .oZnr «x rPc games. USt2feck °1 the next 28 Pages and you’ll see- Go ahead! Now look what you’ve done! f - „ championship tied up. rd of 17 3 and thc confcrcnC a wi„ against the leason sketbaH team seemed itV Daves in their first district gam- school career. -Til trave ed to Beave ' '” ,0V«1 fan umbreJJas a„d rain W,th ‘heir gar ,fy t°°tba | team 8tS ° U'atch ‘be Beaver . The Bobcats d° ,“P a9ain« « e Beavers U.6 Ca 8 Seated the VARSITY FOOTBALL riN LJN ' THE PRICE OF A GOOD TEAM IS HIGH S1SS------- Iast year the varsity football team went undefeated, £] this year 5-4. What happened? Graduation, the fact every coach must face. Along with this goes the challenge of rebuilding for the next year. “We lost 22 players to graduation last year and all were at key positions on both offense and defense,” Head Coach Mr. John Blankenship said. The loss of players due to SIDELINE APPROVAL. The Bobcat sideline celebrates after senior Spencer Soderman blocks a punt. Teammate junior Jim O’Toole fell on the ball in the end zone for the score against Coleman and Houghton Lake con- verted on the extra point try, giv- ing them a 19-18 victory. Photo by Jeff Raymond. graduation made for a young team with little experience playing together as a unit. Both our offensive and de- fensive units hadn’t played much together, but injuries throughout the year to key personnel also contributed to our 5-4 season,” junior Eric Cowles said. We had more injuries in one game than we had all last year,” explained junior Jim O’Toole. Every game we had someone out with an injury.” One bright spot in our season was beating Roscommon,” stated fresh- man player Jeff Roza. That game we really came togeth- er offensively and defen- sively,’’ junior Jon Went- worth added. Besides beating Roscommon, their arch-rival, the team posted a third place conference finish. Even though we didn’t win very many games, I think we did gain experi ence for next year whicl should be a better year,’ concluded junior Sheridai Cole. Mark William DIGGING IN. The defensive line, composed ( seniors Chad Turner, Frank Rozi Ted Quiney and junior Jii O’Toole, digs into the mud an rain of Beaverton’s field. Eve though the weather didn’t coope ate, the defense held, giving u only six points. Houghton Lak captured the victory 14-6. Phot by Carrie Mieske. VARSITY FOOTBALL 22 Lake City 0 13 Tawas 27 14 Beaverton 6 0 Meridian 6 6 Harrison 9 19 Coleman 18 0 Clare 30 7 Roscommon 0 32 Farwell 6 OVERALL RECORD: 5-4 CONFERENCE RECORD: 4-3 CONFERENCE STAND- ING: 3 FRIEND OR FOE? Coaches can’t do everything. They can coach fundamentals and techniques, but motivation has to come from within. Part of that motivation comes with competing against friends. “I feel that if you work out with your friends or compete against them, it makes you work harder,” junior Maria Ignat said. Not all students shared this opinion. I feel that if you compete against your friends, you have a chance of losing them,” said freshman Heather Gillette. Competition among friends could be found in After three scoreless quarters, the Bobcats scored a touchdown against arch-rival Roscommon, the only touchdown in the contest. Com- petition between friends is for- gotten as juniors Gary Bourdow (10) and Glen Lillie (33) share the joy of victory. Photo by Ka- ren Cronin. any sport. “Everyone wants to be better than their friends,’’ junior Bruce Bopp admitted. 46 SPORTS Uzl (L A ri , ■ 71 Ok 7 i v wai u Va ih i zz VARSITY FOOTBALL: Front Row: Spcnccr Soderman, Bob Nasser, Todd Fisher. Second Row: Pat O’Neil, Heath Roberts. Chad Turner, Shawn Sensor, Andy Sussex, Brian Trader, Todd Suzor, Kris Gawthrop, Frank Roza Third Row: Jeff Roza, Chris Kingman, Ted Quiney, Terry Beaver, Andy Burns, Glen Lillie, Gary Bourdow, Jeff Thompson, Tony Muma. Fourth Row: Steve Maass, Jon Wentworth, Rob Mason, Steve Fagerlie, Scott Maass, Eric Cowles, Rodney Stender, Brent Barkway. Back Row: Coach Dan Boals, Tyler Hasty (Mgr.), Sheridan Cole, Sean Bell, Jim O’Toole, Joel Noerr (Mgr.), Head Coach John Blankenship. AROUND THE END. On a sweep against Clare, sopho more running back Tony Muma (32) cuts behind junior teammate Jon Wentworth (62). Clare went on to win the contest, 30-0. Photo by Bob Guiliani, Guys and Dolls Pho- tography, Clare. INJURY PLAGUED. Down on the field, senior Andy Sussex (9) receives attention from Coaches Dan Boals and John Blankenship. Although Andy’s in- jury was minor, five other players sustained injuries which caused them to miss at least one game. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Varsity Football 47 J.V. FOOTBALL mini ■ UNITY AND LEADERSHIP TURN INEXPERIENCED TEAM INTO CHAMPS or the first time in the history of Bobcat foot- ball, the j.v. team went undefeated. In 1984 the j.v. team started 14 sophomores. Con- sequently, the Bobcats began this season with an inexperienced team. “There was a lack of experience but the team still played as one. The leadership helped break in the freshman from day one,” sophomore Charlie Foreman said. According to the coaching staff, team unity held the team together. “The fresh- men and sophomores sup- ported one another. They had a tremendous amount of unity, which is not often found in a team so young,” Head Coach Mr. Jack Kramer said. The Bobcats held their seven conference opponents to a total of 67 points, while they accumulated over three times that number, scoring 232 points. “I think our most crucial game of the season was against Beaverton. We really thought we lost it until Jeff Majszak ran 82 yards for a touchdown with 42 seconds left on the clock. It was the most exciting game of the season for me,” sophomore Dave Melloh said. With the unity that held the team together, they brought home the confer- ence championship and the first undefeated junior varsi- ty season on record. Denice Doepker STOPPED COLD. In an effort to halt the Lake City advance, sophomore Mark Wil- liams (53) and freshman Jason Mooney (60) force down the Trojan offense. The Bobcats shut out the Trojans in this non-conference contest, 16-0. Photo by Carrie Mieske. EYE TO EYE. Sometimes your best just isn’t good enough. Coach Warner in- structs Mark Boals (64) on tackling with the shoulder instead of grab- bing. At the close of the season. Mark lead the team with 121 tackles. Photo by Jeff Raymond. FINAL PAYOFF. Popping the ’corks’ on their Sprite bottles, the j.v. football team celebrates the close of the team's first undefeated season. The Bobcats’ defeat of Farwell, 42-12, gave them the win that clinched their conference championship. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 48 SPORTS USH FOR MORE. leaking through the Tauas defen ive line, Jon Cohee (10) pushes for the extra yard. The Bobcats needed that extra yardage for their narrow win over the Braves, 20 18. Photo by Carrie Mieske. In the midst of play. Assistant Coach Mr. Ken Warner die cusses strategies with Head Coach Mr. Jack Kramer during the contest with Tawas. The Bobcats held the Braves to 83 yards passing and 165 yards rushing, adding their second win to the season. Photo by Jeff Raymond. For coaches, there’s not much of it. Coaches used a new strategy of watching videotapes of games to study their opponents. However, the old strategy of scouting teams re- mained alive and well. According to Assistant Coach Mr. Ken Warner, scouting occupied numer- ous hours when he wasn’t teaching, at practice or at a game. “We spend six hours a week just scouting, and that’s not including going over the report,” Mr. Warner said. “I would much rather be here watching our own team playing every Friday night!” LEISURE TIME? J.V. FOOTBALL Front Row: Vince Brown, Josh Martin, Mark Williams, Rod Henning, Mike Burgis, Tom Blanchard, Bob Miller, Jim Schneider, Ron Forbes, Dan Bischoff. Second Row: Charlie Foreman, Rick Forman, D.J. Sharrard, Brian Morgan. Greg Smith, Chris Pappas, Rick Ancel, Tom VanWormer, Jon Cohee, Bud Meier Third Row: Greg Roberts, Dan Forman, Tim Greene, Jason Ripke, Matt Stevens, Brad Gruber, Brian Crystal, David Bowman, Scott Zimmerman. Fourth Row: Mark Boats, Cory Hacker, Peter O’Toole, Ron Wiggins, Shawn Sullivan, Dan Werner. Russ Sperry, John Bailey. Jeff Majszak Back Row: Chad Pappas (Mgr.), Scott Sullivan, Darin Lillie, Dan Smith. Calvin Caster, Dave Melloh, Jason Mooney. Jason Bedell (Mgr.). RECORD __ Stwuxfld J.V. FOOTBALL HL 16 20 22 33 22 34 21 22 42 Lake City Tawas Beaverton Meridian Harrison Coleman Clare Roscommon Farwell 0 18 18 0 0 6 7 6 12 OVERALL RECORD: 9-0 CONFERENCE RECORD: 7-0 CONFERENCE STAND- ING: 1 V Football 49 r —■— ... I jr n 4 a r I y □ A % 1C 3 n 1 yim a i i 0 tut UJ ( J SIT ON IT! When a team can’t get on the winning track and everything goes wrong, ath- letes have a hard time main- taining a good attutude about playing. “At the beginning of the season when we were losing, we got kind of discouraged and didn’t work too hard because we didn’t think we could win,” commented sophomore Larry Leszczynski, a player on the j.v. basketball team. However, when things go right, feelings, along with at- titude, change. When bad at- titude causes a team to lose, the result becomes evident on the playing field. “Everyone got frustrated and started blaming one SIDELINE CELEBRATION. As he runs off the field after recovering a blocked punt in the end zone, sophomore Charlie Foreman (78) gets congratulated by freshman Chris Pappas (23). This was the first of two touchdowns for the first year de- fensive end. Photo by Karen Cro- nin. another for losing. We were looking for excuses instead of trying to get better,’’ ex- plained freshman Greta Soderman of the freshman girls basketball team. A change in record, then, can bring on a change in at- titude, as evidenced by sophomore j.v. football play- er Dave Melloh’s comment. “After we beat Beaverton, we really started having fun. Even the guys that didn’t play were enjoying our success because they were all part of our team. We knew we weren’t going to lose.’’ Coaches agree that, overall, attitudes play a ma- jor part in the success of a team. “At the high school level, attitude and determination is 75 percent while athletic ability and talent account for only 25 percent of an ath- lete’s potential. Also, more games are won on attitude rather that talent,” observed varsity boys basketball and football coach Mr. John Blankenship. Vince Brown HAVE A SEAT. While the battle is taking place on the field, senior Bobcat Ted Quiney sits on his helmet awaiting his chance to get back into the ac- tion. Ted didn’t see too much time on the bench, as he played on both offense and defense for the varsity football team. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 50 SPORTS JUST HANGIN’ AROUND. As the rest of the team practices, senior Brian Trader leans against the wall watching his teammates. His lack of playing time in prac- tices as well as games led to his decision to quit the team early in the season. Photo by Carrie Mieske. BLOWING IT OFF. After fouling out of the game, freshman Shari Eckstorm watches the action from the bench. Shari, playing on the j.v. team, was pro- moted from the freshman team at the beginning of the year. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Attitudes 51 I VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL NOT EVEN PLAYERS TRUSTED EARLY-SEASON PREDICTIONS OF SUCCESS Contenders for the Jack- pine Conference title? Are you kidding? I Even though the Bay City f Times predicted it in early September, the varsity girls basketball players couldn't believe it. “I couldn't believe that we had a chance because of the season be- fore,” said sophomore Missy Shipp. Since 1980, losing seasons had become somewhat of a tradition in girls basketball. Spectators as well as players took it for granted that this season would be like all the others. But this season was differ- ent. With a 13-1 conference record, the team tied with Meridian for the Jackpine Conference championship, the first time since 1976. The season’s opener brought the Bobcats a victory against the Class B Gaylord Blue Devils, 48-27. The team continued its winning sea- son, losing only to Cadillac, McBain and Meridian. Going into the district tournaments, the Bobcats drew a bye for the first round of play. “Maybe we were too over-confident because we really screwed up when we got in there, commented senior Beth Wills on the first game against the 9-9 Tawas Braves. The Bobcats were knocked out of the districts, CLEAR THE WAY. Up for two points, sophomore Missy Shipp (31) drives past Clare defender Heidi Zeiter (22) as junior Maria Ignat (21) blocks out another Clare opponent, Karen Horwood (30). The Bobcats beat Clare in both of their contests, 47-45 and 41-31. Photo by Carrie Mieske. losing to the Braves, 54-59. Besides achieving the con- ference title, each member of the starting five received recognition from the Jackpine Conference league for her outstanding perfor- mance. Senior Jodi Miller and Beth Wills and sopho- more Missy Shipp received all-conference first team honors. Senior Stacy Eckstorm and junior Maria Ignat were named all-con- ference honorable mention. “If you had asked me at the beginning of the season if we even had a chance at the title, I would have said, 'You’re crazy!’ But as the season ended, I felt relief because we really did what they said we could,” junior Maria Ignat said. Stacy Eckstorm Jodi Miller STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN. At the sound of the whistle, the action stops and all eyes turn to the referee as seniors Jodi Miller (32) and Stacy Eckstorm (14) and junior Maria Ignat (22) question his call. New rules dictated that instead of having a jump ball, teams must alternate possession in an attempt to speed up game play. Photo by Karen Cronin. 52 SPORTS At 7 w u 'M it CfL 'U' ye a OK I; V New rulings meant that, for perhaps the first time, coaches realized what it really meant to sit the bench. This new conduct came Forced to obey MHSAA rules. Coach Jerry Lane sits the bench while giving senior Stacy Eckstorm (14) instructions. as a result of the MHSAA ruling that standing up during play would result in a technical foul for coaches as well as players. As players and coaches contained themselves on the bench, players on the court had to contend with the exclusion of jump balls. In order to speed up the game, MHSAA ruled that alternate possession would take the place of jump balls except for the opening jump. VARSITY GIRLS BASKET- BALL: Front Row: Missy Shipp. Jodi Mill- er, Becky Phelps Back Row: Maria Ignat, Beth Wills, Stacy Eckstorm, Kim Dinsmoore, Coach Mr. Jerry Lane HL 48 Gaylord 27 42 Grayling 36 33 Cadillac 49 53 Beaverton 29 61 Meridian 60 63 Harrison 48 57 Coleman 40 47 Clare 45 32 Roscommon 31 29 McBain 51 53 Farwell 36 57 Beaverton 36 49 Meridian 53 51 Harrison 37 41 McBain 37 44 Coleman 30 41 Clare 31 50 Grayling 42 60 Roscommon 33 75 Farwell 47 OVERALL RECORD: 17-3 CONFERENCE RECORD: 13- 1 CONFERENCE STANDING: 1 (tie) QUICK CHANGE BENCH BREAK. At 6’1”, junior Maria Ignat (21) doesn’t have much room between the bench and sidelines as she watches the game while taking a break from play. Maria, despite time spent on the bench, scored 13 points for the Bobcats during this game against Farwell. Photo by Carrie Mieske. PULLING THROUGH. Surrounded by Braves, senior Beth Wills (50) pulls down a rebound for the Bobcats in tournament play. The Bobcats lost their first tourna- ment game to the Tawas Braves, 64-69. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Varsily Girls Basketball 53 1 COACHES AND PLAYERS WONDER WHO’S PLAYING WHERE usical players” could describe the game fresh- man and j.v. girls basket ball coaches played. Besides losing two poten- tial starters to the varsity squad, the j.v. girls had players taken up each game to compensate for the lack of varsity players. Mrs. Linda Eckstorm, coach of the j.v. team, could not keep a consistent starting five on the floor. Each game fea- tured a different lineup. Freshman Coach Mr. Chuck Mercer encountered the same problem as he lost three players permanently to the junior varsity squad and others continued to move back and forth throughout the year. “We lost a couple close games which we might have won if we had a set lineup,” sophomore Lylenette Canfield said. Both teams juggled their lineups in an attempt to put the best team possible on the floor. It was frustrating because we tried so hard but we couldn’t win any games,” commented sophomore Shannon Blankenship. The junior varsity record of five wins and 15 losses and the freshman record of one win and 12 losses spoke for themselves when the season ended for the young Bobcats. “When the season was over, we were all tired and ready for a break. But now I see the guys playing and it makes me want to play again. I think we will be ready for next year,” fresh- man Stephanie Parrot said. Vince Brown RUNNING THE OFFENSE. While her teammates set up in the offense, sophomore Shannon Blankenship (13) waits for an open receiver. Shannon moved up to the varsity at various times throughout the season and that became her permanent position during the tournament games. Photo by Carrie Mieske. A 54 SPORTS trapped. With arms reaching, freshmen Rosemary Servas (32) and Jennifer Porath (44) cage in freshman Beth Pretzlaff (23) of Gladwin. The freshman Bobcats lost this home contest, 30-25. Photo by Carrie Mieske. hi A p j2 A 7t j V vh aZ VL _L m r r — — □ HEY. DAD...I MEAN COACH Sbuucfltt Sports demand a lot of an athlete’s time. Some students leave for school in the morning and don’t get to see their families until late in the evening. Then there are the stu- dents who get to see their parents all day because they are coaches. “It’s hard to think of my dad as a coach because he RECORD £tteuCflU J.V. GIRLS BASKETBALL HL 11 Gaylord 51 31 Grayling 51 22 Cadillac 51 24 Meridian 38 22 Beaverton 24 36 Coleman 48 41 Harrison 52 43 Clare 28 26 McBain 32 23 Roscommon 31 32 Farwell 52 37 Meridian 24 22 Beaverton 24 38 McBain 23 25 Harrison 42 40 Clare 39 30 Coleman 36 11 Grayling 44 32 Roscommon 44 61 Farwell 30 OVERALL RECORD: 5-15 CONFERENCE RECORD: 4-10 is my dad,” freshman guard Kathe Mercer said in reference to her father, Freshman Girls Basketball Coach Mr. Chuck Mercer. Some may think that the son or daughter gets special attention or easier treatment, but not accord- ing to freshman Shari Eckstorm who said, “My mom made it hard because she expected more out of me than any- one else.” Mrs. Linda Eckstorm coached Shari on the j.v. girls basketball team. In the absence of Head Coach Mr. Jerry Lane, coaches Mrs. Linda Eckstorm and Mr. Chuck Mercer take control of coaching duties for the varsity game. J.V. GIRLS BASKETBALL: Front Row: Gabby Calkins, Shari Eckstorm, Kathe Mercer Back Row: Cindi Pacini. Lylenette Canfield, Anet Grant, Stephanie Parrott, Sara Woodwyk, Shannon Blankenship, Karla Dinsmoore, Coach Linda Eckstorm. FRESHMAN GIRLS BASKETBALL HL 10 West Branch 35 13 Pine River 46 16 Standish 41 9 Tawas 41 20 Cadillac 50 27 Gladwin 20 27 Gaylord 44 23 Pine River 50 20 Cadillac 53 21 Gaylord 51 14 West Branch 35 18 Tawas 27 25 Gladwin 30 OVERALL RECORD: 1-12 FRESHMAN GIRLS BASKET- BALL. Front Row: Jennifer Porath, Deb Blodgett, Natalie Wedemeyer. Bernice Fischer. Back Row: Tina Sawyer, Kandi Markey. Greta Soderman, Dee Dee Johnson, Kathe Mercer. Not Pictured: Rosemary Servas. Freshman and V Girls Basketball 55 GOLF GYMNASTICS |all. For sports fans in Michigan, that means one thing: football. So once again everyone cheered on the football team while the golfers played in solitude. In spite of the sport’s seeming lack of popu- larity, the team posted their best season in recent years. Coach Peter Javoroski and his ten-man team practiced five days a week two to three hours a day at the White Deer Country Club. They competed in 17 meets and two invitationals. After capturing regionals, five players went to the state competition. Senior Matt McClellan, juniors Ed Zarzyski and Ken Meigs, along with first-year letterman sophomore Cory Czada and freshman Stephen Mieske, comprised the five-man team that brought home a 15th place finish. As the seasons change from fall to winter, the crowds gravitate from foot- ball to basketball, not gymnastics. Though they were plagued by the same lack of support, the team started on a positive note with optimism from team members. I feel this year would have been the best gymnastics season for the team. We worked hard and had positive attitudes. Our first goal was to beat Cadil- lac and we did,” junior Randi Chidester said. Unfortuantely, the meet against Cadillac was the gymnasts’ first and only meet of the season. Due to other commitments and activities, second-year Coach Janet Marra’s ten-member team dwindled to only three. “I had to quit because I was taking driver’s training and the coach told me that I would have to make a choice between the two,” sopho- more Karin Akin said. In fact, gymnastics lack of enthusiasm prompted the school board to replace it with volleyball for the 1986- 87 season. As far as the lack of popu- larity affecting these minor- ity athletes, they say no. “We realize that golf is boring to watch,” junior golfer Ed Zarzyski said. “We play because we like the game so it really doesn’t matter if it’s popular or not.” Kristin Dery j ! V1( 7 , M i '(i( Uh iff d NO SELL OUTS Standing room only? Not very likely if you at- tended a gymnastics meet or a golf match. These two sports had one thing in common: a lack of spectators. “I never went to a golf match or a gymnastics meet because they’re just not as exciting as a foot- ball or basketball game,” junior Heidi Peshick said. Spectators go to athletic events to cheer on the participants. But how can fans show support for sports that need silence ? VARSITY GOLF TEAM: Steve Mieske, Matt McClellan, Ja- son Brown, Coach Pete Javoroski, Cory Czada, Andy Hejka, Larry Leszczynski, Ed Zarzyski, Ken Meigs, Bob Marsh. Athletes feel that just being there is all the support they need. “I guess people don’t think that golf is a very exciting sport to watch, VARSITY GYMNASTICS: Front Row: Tami Bowman. Sec- ond Row: Tina Chanda, Mitzie Guidner, Randi Chidester. Back Row: Coach Janet Marra, Christine Gawthrop, Michelle Miller, Birgitt Oehler, Marie Miller and Karen Akin. but it would be nice if some people did come and watch,” sophomore Jason Brown said. VARSITY GOLF HL 191 Clare 193 179 Ogemaw 176 350 Standish 410 174 Tawas 232 174 Clare 192 172 Kalkaska 184 172 TCSF 188 178 MPSH 178 172 MPSH 170 172 Fairview 171 172 Ogemaw 165 229 Tawas 229 159 Fairview 168 159 Standish 177 159 Roscommon 189 169 Roscommon 192 169 Clare 185 13-4 VARSITY GYMNASTICS 104.15 Cadillac 97.35 SPORTS THERE S A TREE WHERE? Unconcerned about the tree that lies in the middle of green number three, sophomore Stephen Mieske lines himself up for his final putt. Stephen was the only full time sophomore on the varsity team and had an average score of 44.6 to take fourth place honors on the team. Photo by Carrie Mieske. SOLITARY PERFORMANCE. With the beam as one of her best events, senior exchange student Birgitt Oehler performs her routine at the season’s only meet against Cadillac. With only one meet the gymnasts did not have the chance to gain experience in competition. Photo by The Resorter. FIRST-CLASS ACTION. Practice pays off for junior Ed Zarzyski as he executes his final putt on the first hole. Ed practiced five days a week and took first place on the team with an average of 42.2 for the season. He was also the runner-up regional medalist. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Golf and Gymnastics 57 Sell! grew into one of the cheerleaders most popular chants for good reasons. Fifty-one sets of uniforms to dress girls on six different cheerleading squads, plus 51 pairs of Reebok tennis shoes, 51 sets of pompons, cheer- leading camp costs and cheerleading competition fees. Where did all the mon- ey come from? For cheerleaders much of the money came out of their own pockets, but group efforts by all the cheerlead- ers helped to minimize their own personal costs. In order to buy new varsi- ty basketball uniforms, CAT NAP. Up to one hour bus rides to oppos- ing schools provides time for sleep for varsity basketball cheerleaders juniors Jammie Pielak and Kim McEvers. With school, homework, two games a week and two and a half hour practices three days a week, these long rides served as both rest and homework periods. Photo by Carrie Mieske. SHARE IT UP! cheerleaders held a hot dog sale and car wash last sum- mer in Pinky’s Plaza. Selling Bobcat mugs, seat cushions, buttons, pompons, spirit flags and other souve- nirs also contributed to the cheerleading fund. Oh, I hate selling stuff! I hate begging people for their money. But I know how much it helps the cheerlead- ing fund and we couldn’t do anything without the money it brings in,” junior Nicole Gross said. The bottom line was that, although some of the money came from the cheerleaders themselves, a lot of effort went into fund raising. ONE MORE TIME. Games take up only a portion of cheerleaders’ time. They practiced from 3:30 to 5:30 on Monday and Wednesday during season. For Purchasing new uniforms depended on it. I think there’s more to cheerleading than some peo- ple realize. Cheering is the biggest part, but being willing to sell stuff is what takes dedication because it’s the worst part.” explained junior Heidi French. Denice Doepker WORKING FOR THE MONEY. Even though they turned in their uniforms and pompons, fall and winter cheerleaders continued to work after the finish of their seasons to raise money. Junior Kari Caster takes her part in a summer hot dog sale to raise mon- ey for new varsity basketball uni- forms. Photo by Carrie Mieske. homecoming’s dance routine, however, varsity football cheer- leaders senior Michele McLain and juniors Kristin Dery and Nicole Gross, along with other squad members, practiced every night. Photo by Carrie Mieske. GRITTING TEETH. Tensions mount for junior varsity cheerleaders sophomore Renee Lewandowski and freshman Nancy Rigling as the end of the Grayling basketball game approaches. “I love cheering when the games get close. It seems like there’s at least one critical point in every game, Renee said. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 58 SPORTS SPARKING UP SPIRIT. To the accompaniment of the 22 member band, junior Sarah Woodwyk performs the school song during pre-game. With the addition of new pompons and the band, the cheerleaders performed the school song and a number of spirit chants before each home game. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Cheerleaders 59 VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL iE OACOAKE URMROl SEASON SEEM POSSIBLE ™ ™ i What constitutes a losing season? Is it a losing 7-14 record or a losing attitude? According to players, the numbers that fill the win - loss columns don’t always show the real success of a season. “I don’t think our season was a bad one because our attitudes were much better throughout the season than they were in past years,” senior Ted Schuneman said. After last year’s resigna- tion of Mr. Mike Benz as head coach, this year Coach SENIOR INSTRUCTION. Giving support from the bench, senior Todd Suzor shouts instruc- tions to his fellow teammates. Al- though Todd sat out the first four games, he still came in second in scoring for the season with 212 points. Photo by Carrie Mieske. John Blankenship filled the void. Beginning the season with a new coach gave players inspiration, positive attitudes and new hopes for a turn-around winning sea- son. “In the beginning of the season we were all really enthusiastic, especially after we won our first two games. When we lost our next few the team started to lose enthusiasm. But Mr. Blankenship did a good job of giving us a positive atti- tude and making us believe we could win every game,” senior Todd Fisher said. This attitude lasted throughout the season. Al- though 14 games filled the loss column, the same spark that began the season ended it. The Bobcats won their last three games and lost their second round district tourna- ment against Tawas by only one point. “I don’t think our entire season was a loss because each game Mr. Blankenship motivated us to do our best. He gave us hope. I’m looking forward to next season,” ju- nior Jim O’Toole said. Denice Doepker THROUGH THE PACK. Reaching for an extra two. junior Tim Suzor, surrounded by Farwell players, lays up the ball. The Bobcats lost to the Eagles in this conference match. 51-6. Photo by Carrie Mieske. FAST HANDS. Adding to his rebounding record, senior Ted Schuneman snags the ball off the Roscommon back- board. Ted led the team in rebounds with 137 for the season. Photo by Carrie Mieske. ■r 60 SPORTS 4 ({ k ok m t U( a ftf, (t r lift 7 s 8® RECORD Skxucjltt VARSITY BASKETBALL HL 66 Grayling 57 47 Beaverton 56 42 Clare 35 76 Meridian 42 48 Coleman 50 59 Standish 78 53 Roscommon 66 83 Grayling 48 57 Farwell 66 51 Harrison 48 45 Beaverton 54 53 Grayling 50 63 Lake City 79 74 Meridian 59 68 Stand.sh 75 OVERALL RECORD: 7-14 51 Harrison 52 C 0 NFERENCE 56 Clare 63 RECORD: 4-10 41 Coleman 61 44 Roscommon 62 CONFERENCE 64 Farwell 70 STANDING. 7 VARSITY BASKETBALL: Front Row: David Melloh, Vince Brown, Chris Wiggins, Jeff Thomp- son. Back Row: Coach John Blankenship, Jim O’Toole, Todd Fisher. Tim Suzor, Ted Schuneman, Ron Elliott, Gary Bourdow, Todd Suzor, Chad Jobin, Brian Trader. IF THE SHOE FITS... When we think of fads and labels, we picture girls shopping for their Esprit sweaters and Guess jeans. We don’t think of athletes. But name brand footwear has changed all that. In a school poll, 59 percent of the student body preferred Nike brand tennis shoes. Seven out of ten varsity basket- ball players wore that same brand. Why? What causes such devotion to a certain brand shoe? Is it comfort, increased speed or better support? Those people questioned said no. It was habit. Teammates wait while senior Ron Elliott pauses to tie his shoe before practice. Ron is also devoted to Nike’ brand tennis shoes. Photo by Carrie Mieske. “I’ve worn Nike shoes since sixth grade. Shoes are just like anything else. Once you’ve found a product you like, you stick with it,” senior Todd Suzor explained. Varsity Boys Basketball 61 FRESHMAN J.V. BOYS BASKETBALL FRESHMEN AND J.V. r FALL INTO FAMILIAR RUT St’s the same thing every year!” junior Danny Draper said. ‘‘The freshman have an outstanding season and when they become sopho- mores on j.v. they lose every game in the fourth period.” Losing their first three games, the j.v. basketball team seemed destined for another typical basketball season. ‘‘We must have lost at least five games with a minute or so left on the clock,” commented sopho- more Bob Miller, who scored 141 points on the sea- son. Even though Coach Ken Warner had coached the same group of boys for three years, moving up as coach along with his team, they still struggled to play over .500 ball. ‘‘We knew our coach too well, so we joked around a lot,” admitted sophomore Charlie THINKING IT THROUGH. Concentrating on the basket, soph- omore Bob Miller (23) attempts to sink the first of two freethrows in a winning effort against Beaverton. Bob hit 57 percent of his freethrows throughout the sea- son. Photo by Carrie Mieske. QUICK RECOVERY. Frustrated by his performance, freshman Darin Lillie (43) wipes the sweat from his face as the rest of the team tries to pull together during a time out in the last minutes of the game against Farwell. Farwell pulled ahead at the last minute to beat the Bobcats, 54-58. Photo by Carrie Mieske. CLOSE BUT NO PRIZE. In the contest against Farwell, freshman Greg Smith (44) battles for an offensive rebound with the Eagle's Steve Laverty (34), but comes up short. The Bobcats lost their final game of the season to the Eagles, 54-58. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Foreman. On the other hand, Fresh- man Coach Jim Schneider pulled his team together to win all but two games. ‘‘When someone made a mistake, we never got down on them. We were out there as a team, not individual hot shots,” freshman Dan Smith said. ‘‘We should be able to keep up the winning season as long as we don’t get peo- ple kicked off the team,” freshman Corey Hacker said. Mike Aho GAME HIGH. Even though triple-teamed at times, Larry Leszczynski (31) went on to score 23 points in a winning effort against Grayling. The Bobcats won this contest against the Vikings, 69-52. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 62 SPORTS FRESHMAN BALL HL 58 West Branch 51 55 Pine River 40 51 Standish 42 41 Roscommon 32 69 Manton 37 41 Kalkaska 31 60 Beaverton 55 58 Pine River 29 59 Roscommon 30 57 Standish 42 60 Manton 31 73 Kalkaska 54 56 Farwell 36 63 Beaverton 71 49 Ogemaw 44 54 Farwell 58 OVERALL RECORD: 14-2 CONFERENCE RECORD: 4-2 7T n n I w %? t m '0 zb kc _L 0 SbvoMfld BEGINNER BUTTERFLIES Competition. Prestige. Pressure. All these and more give both novice and varsity athletes first- game jitters. Players’ reputations go on the line during the opening game of the sea- son. Decisions about first- string positions, undecided by coaches, put pressure on players to perform. “By the end of the first game, I was nervous that I wouldn’t start anymore. I couldn’t concentrate,” JUNIOR VARSITY BASKET- BALL: Front Row: Dale Leatch, Bob Mill- er, Joe Loicano, Jason Brown, Mike Burgis. Back Row: Coach Ken Warner, Josh Martin, Tim Heine, Charlie Foreman, Cory Czada, Tom Blanchard. Larry Leszczynski sophomore football player Rod Henning said. “I always get nervous before every game but the first game is the worst. ” junior basketball player Maria Ignat said. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL: Front Row: Randy Stevenson, Shawn Sullivan, Corey Hacker, Tom VanWormer, Chris Pappas, Bud Meier Back Row: Jeff Schneider (Mgr.), Kris Schneider (Mgr.), Ron Wiggins. Brad Stuck, Kurt Bisballe, Jim Schneider, Dan Smith, Greg Smith, Darin Lillie, Coach Jim Schneider. J.V. BASKETBALL HL 28 Grayling 40 40 Clare 42 52 Coleman 53 56 Roscommon 52 44 Farwell 50 34 Beaverton 71 53 Lake City 45 56 Meridian 30 71 Standish 56 51 Harrison 44 66 Clare 46 64 Coleman 60 28 Roscommon 28 61 Farwell 62 70 Beaverton 52 76 Meridian 25 52 Standish 64 69 Grayling 52 64 Harrison 61 OVERALL RECORD: 11-8 CONFERENCE RECORD: 8-6 Freshman and JV Boys Basketball 63 YELL TILL IT HURTS Devotion. From the rainy practices of football to the humid spring days of track, students devoted their time and abili- ties to school sports. The reasons for their devotion ranged from the challenge of competition to personal sat- isfaction. Taking time off work for the long, hard hours of prac- tice, athletes worked to fulfill their personal dreams which sometimes became their nightmares. “The reason I keep playing bask- etball was because sports makes high school complete, ” senior basketball player Ron Elliott said. Ron stayed with the team even though he saw little playing time. The basis for devotion could be as simple as chance. “I moved onto the golf course and took up golf and I’ve been playing every day I can ever since,” com- mented senior Matt McClel- lan, a member of the golf team. I plan on going pro in a few years” was junior Mark Carrick’s objective concerning tennis. Although the school didn’t have a ten- nis team, Mark, along with his brother, senior Brian Carrick, still competed nationally. Neither played other sports in school because of the time they devoted to tennis. They practiced an average 40 hours per week, driving 85 miles to Bay Valley seven days a week. No sport would be com- plete without the devotion of fans. From Booster Club members who took tickets and work concession to the parents and friends of ath- letes, they came out of their own love and devotion to the ame‘ Mike Aho NEVERENDING STORY. Basketball season doesn’t finish at the end of the season for many players. They could be assigned to coach tournament games for the fourth, fifth and sixth graders in March. Freshman Dan Smith, along with assistant coach sophomore Jeff Majszak, couldn’t produce a winning Our Lady of the Lakes team in double overtime against Mrs. Jacoby’s fourth graders. Photo by Carrie Mieske. UNIFORM WASH JOB. Cheerleaders spend summer months raising funds for uniforms and camp. Junior Jammie Pielak and senior Denice Doepker try their hands at washing cars in the Pinky’s Plaza parking lot. Along with car washes the cheerleaders also held a hot dog and Coke sale and sold pendants along with seat cushions, totaling $1350.00. Photo by Carrie Mieske. THE EYES HAVE IT. For a winning cause, junior Steve Fagerlie, complete with bug eyes, cheers on the basketball team in the tournament game against Grayling. While loyal fans cheered, the team won by the score of 53 50 but lost the second tournament contest to Tawas. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 64 SPORTS HELLO! When you do hello, everyone •tops and looks at you ’ senior varsity basketball cheerleader Kim Rzycki said. Kim, along with juniors Jamraie Pielak, Nicole Gross and Jodi Ostrom ignore the • tares to execute a hello for Grayling. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Devotion 65 VARSITY TRACK LEAFS AND BOUNDS. With one giant leap, second-year long jumper sophomore Bob Miller gives the team his best effort. Bob’s best jump was 17 feet six inches. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 66 SPORTS INJURIES AND LACK OF RETURNING VETERANS CREATE OBSTACLES FOR TRACK TEAMS Iefending a championship is tough for any team. For the boys track team, its sixth title defense proved too much as they settled for second behind the Clare Pioneers. We knew Clare would be tough. They had eleven re- turning senior-letter winners to our three. It was actually a fight for second place,” sophomore Scott Sullivan said. In the conference meet the boys took second place, again behind Clare. They placed first, second or third in twelve events with all- conference honors going to eleven of the track men. The girls encountered difficulty also as youth and injuries plagued them all season. We had high hopes at the beginning of the year, but when we saw we were too inexperienced and injury prone to win it we started working for personal goals,” freshman Nancy Rigling said. Many of the goals were met as six lady Bobcats re- ceived all-conference re- cognition, winning a total of 13 medals at the conference meet. From an individual point we had many bright spots with a lot of outstanding per- formances. As for the team, we didn’t do so well but we hope to do much better next year,” sophomore Karla Dinsmoore said. The track season ended with the state meet at Bangor John Glenn High School. Houghton Lake was repre- sented by five boys and nine girls in the competition. Unfortunately, the outcome reflected the trend set throughout the year as the Bobcats came home empty handed. Vince Brown RECORD-SETTING FORM. On her way to a record-breaking season, sophomore Shanon Blankenship flies over the hurdle in the 330 meter race. Shanon shattered her own record of 52.96 seconds with a time of 48.7 seconds in the 330 low hurdles. She also tied the high jump record of five feet. Photo by Karen Cro- nin. '9” SETTING THE PACE. Finishing first in yet another 440 meter dash, senior Todd Fisher approaches the line in one of his three state qualifying events. The others were the 220 meter dash and 800 meter relay. Todd re- ceived all-conference status with his performance in the 220 and 440 competitions. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 4 -v r- 7 | M T c ( V( 1. w ftf, 7 2 CONDITION CRITICAL The season is finally over. No more after- school practices. For some, the off-season is a time to rest and wait for the next season to begin. Others take advantage of this time and stay in shape so they are ready when the season starts again. “I try to run and lift weights during the sum- mer so I’ll be ready for football, but it is hard when no one is pushing you,” sophomore Josh Martin said. When the seasons do begin again, coaches agree the edge will go to those who use the time the best. “The best teams are the ones that train all year. The advantage will definitely go to the teams that have off-season con- ditioning and weight- lifting programs,” con- cluded j.v. football and varsity softball Coach Mr. Jack Kramer. BOYS TRACK: Front Row: Greg Smith, Roddy Henning, Tony Muma, Rick Forman, Eric Noonan, Corey Hack- er, Bud Meier. Joe Gonzalez, Tim Greene, Coach Byron Townsend. Back Row: Mark Wierzbicki, Barry Phillips, John Hines. Ted Quiney, Todd Fisher, Tom Blanchard, Josh Martin. Calvin Caster. GIRLS TRACK: Front Row: DeDe Johnson, Deb Blodgett, Suprena Wilson, Shari Eckstorm. Nancy Rigling, Kathe Mercer. Karla Dinsmoore, Nanette Terschluse, Coach Jim Johnson.Back Row: Carrie Mieske, Heidi French, Jodi Miller, Pam Phil- lips, Stacy Eckstorm, Maria Ignat, Jeneen Piche, Cindi Pacini. Shannon Blankenship. RECORD StMucjld GIRLS TRACK HL 71 Oscoda 75 71 Hale 18 28 Meridian 97 77 Clare 48 81 Farwell 44 63 Beaverton 65 81 Roscommon 47 60 Coleman 68 85 Harrison 42 Invitationals: Kalkaska: 6th Oscoda: 4th Regionals: 6th OVERALL RECORD: 5-4 CONFERENCE RECORD: 4-3 CONFERENCE STAND- ING: 4 BOYS TRACK HL 73 Oscoda 57 73 Hale 45 105 Meridian 32 99 Farwell 37 47 Clare 90 70 Beaverton 67 74 Roscommon 63 93 Harrison 44 94 Coleman 43 Invitationals: Kalkaska: 3rd Regionals: 6th Conference: 2nd OVERALL RECORD: 8-1 CONFERENCE RECORD: 6-1 CONFERENCE STAND- ING: 2 VARSITY S J.V. SOFTBALL J.V. AND VARSITY SHARE SPLIT RECORDS IN LATE-STARTING SEASON 1 | n eady and waiting. And |nfwait they did. When snow U Lb and rain postponed their first four games, the j.v.' and varsity softball teams gained extra practice time. They seemed ready to start. But were they? “We could use the prac- tice. Even though the first few games were cancelled because of the cold weather, I don't think that it affected our season or attitude, freshman Rosemary Servas said. The junior varsity started their delayed season by tying the first game against Cadil- lac but going on to win only three other games. The rest of the season resulted in consecutive losses until the final game against Harrison. For the 13 girls on varsity, their first contest against West Branch resulted in one loss and one win. This set the pattern for the season. Although they beat Beaverton both times in regular season play, in the pre-district contest the Bobcats lost to the Beavers, 10-11. “Our attitudes were bad because we had beaten them the first time and it was to- ward the end of the season,” junior Tammy Winchel said. At season’s close the Jackpine Conference recognized junior Kim Dinsmoore and senior Leslie Brown as all-conference for their pitching as well as their outfield abilities. Kristin Dery STRIKE! Firing right on down the middle, freshman Gabby Calkins (6) pitches to freshman catcher Chris- ten Moore (11). Gabby and Chris- ten composed two-thirds of the all- freshman pitching rotation for th« j.v. team. Photo by Carrie Mieske 68 SPORTS STRUTTING HER STUFF. On a predominantly freshman j.v. team, freshman Sherie Cole (12) proves she can play with the big girls as she rounds second base after a hit against Harrison. Sherie was one of II freshman on the 14 girl j.v. roster. Photo by Carrie Mieske. STOP, THIEF! Inching her way off first base, ju- nior Theresa Jammer (10) gets an edge over her Beaverton oppo- nents as she prepares to rob sec- ond during a varsity contest. A three-year softball veteran, Theresa played third base and shortstop throughout the season. Photo by Jodi Miller. i i i i i i i i i—rr 4 ( 1 0d f t fa, al (A 7a 'IH L ft, r StteUCfitt VARSITY SOFTBALL HL 2 West Branch 12 18 West Branch 2 16 Roscommon 14 6 Roscommon 23 1 Coleman 7 13 Coleman 21 1 Farwell 23 9 Farwell 11 11 Beaverton 1 11 Beaverton 8 6 Clare 10 0 Clare 9 11 Meridian 17 8 Meridian 4 10 Beaverton 11 3 Harrison 6 7 Harrison 9 OVERALL RECORD: 4-13 CONFERENCE RECORD: 4-10 CONFERENCE STAND- ING: 5 JV SOFTBALL HL 8 West Branch 17 10 West Branch 15 27 Roscommon 10 18 Roscommon 12 0 Coleman 17 0 Coleman 16 19 Farwell 2 9 Farwell 8 2 Beaverton 11 5 Beaverton 7 4 Clare 16 2 Clare 16 9 Meridian 13 8 Meridian 29 4 Cadillac 17 6 Cadillac 28 13 Harrison 19 5 Harrison 13 OVERALL RECORD: 4-17 CONFERENCE RECORD: 4-10 CONFERENCE STAND- ING: 4 ARE WE THERE YET? What’s the worst part about playing sports? Some would say the prac- tices, others would say the long bus rides. In conference play the average bus ride lasted about 45 minutes. For tournament play, bus rides could take two hours. Meridian proved the most unpopular destina- tion because of the 70 mile, 90 minute bus ride. “I hate the ride to Merid- ian. It takes forever and the only thing to do is lis- ten to my headphones,” junior Kim Dinsmoore said. J.V. SOFTBALL: Front Row: Tricia Turner, Rose mary Servas, Michele Dusseau. Christen Moore. Gabby Calkins. Bernice Fischer. Kristy Ackley. Back Row: Greta Soderman, Stephanie Parrott, Sara Woodwyk. Tina Allen, Sherie Cole, Tina Sawyer, Amy Southwell. VARSITY SOFTBALL: Front Row: Tammy Winchel, Missy Boyersmith, Theresa Jammer. Karen Cronin, Jodie Ostrom. Back Row: Kim Dinsmoore, Tami Bowman. Leslie Brown, Kellie Stevens, Missy Shipp. Birgitt Oehler Varsity and JV Softball 69 VARSITY J.V. BASEBALL (fWpp I ■Tplayershuffle aus m f OF CONSISTENT PERFORMANC ith the start of the 1986 season, the j.v. and varsity baseball teams took on a different look. Both teams received new coaches. Mr. Mike Blasky who had coached j.v. base- ball previously took on the varsity team. Mr. Greg Waller, a softball umpire, became the j.v. coach. “I liked Mr. Waller as a coach because he wanted everyone to play and have a good time,” sophomore Brian TIME FOR A CHANGE. Getting their signals straight, ju nior catcher Jim O’Toole (12) talks with senior pitcher Andy Sussex (9) about pitching signals. “Rosco picked up our signals and were letting their batters know what pitch was coming, Andy said. Photo by Carrie Mieske. COSTLY MISTAKE. After a single into right field, the Harrison opponent advances to second base on an error. Freshman second baseman Steve Mieske (13) covers second while also going three for three at the plate, con- tributing to Houghton Lake’s 9-6 victory over Harrison. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Morgan said. Players felt the change in coaching helped the j.v. to a 13-7 season which was “an improvement over last year, to say the least,” sophomore Paul Betz said. The varsity team had the same attitude, but lack of pitching strength hampered their efforts. “Mr. Blasky wanted everyone to have a good time and play, but with injuries to our pitchers it just didn’t work out,” senior Andy Sussex said. In fact, both squads suf- fered from lack of pitchers, attempting to solve the problem by shuffling players. At mid-season start- ing sophomore pitchers Joe Loiacano and Nick Schleede moved to the varsity, but re- turned to j.v. towards the end of the season. Without consistent pitching, no team can be a winner,” junior Sheridan Cole said. “I think that next year should be a good year because then we will have a fairly large pitching staff,” junior Dick Witfoth said. Mark Williams PITCHING FOR THE STRIKEOUT. Holding the team high in strikeouts at 13. sophomore Nick Schleede (16) winds up for one of his nine strikeouts against Harri- son. One of several players who shifted positions. Nick moved up to varsity and then back down to junior varsity during the season. Photo by Carrie Mieske. MAKING THE GRADE Athletics present a physical challenge to ev- ery participant. They require the athlete to stay in shape to meet the chal- lenge of the sport. Although a lot of ath- letes meet and accomplish this task, the one they of- ten neglect is academics. Keeping up grades, whether in high school or college, is demanding in J.V. BASEBALL: Front Row: Mark Williams, Dave Melloh, Vince Brown. Jon Cohee, Dan Foreman, Steve Mieske, Paul Betz, Tom Winchel, Nick Schleede. Back Row: Ron Wiggins, Kurt Bisballe, Brady Bigford, Brian Morgan, Pete O’Toole, Bill Jammar Jason Ripke, Shawn Sullivan, Rich Browning, Mark Head. 70 SPORTS itself. When you partici- pate in sports, practice along with games can take quite a bit of time. Keeping grades up dur- ing a sport season doesn’t just mean passing. School eligibility rules require that athletes maintain at least a C+ average in five classes. “I think that it is a good idea to have to maintain a certain level in academics, because sports aren’t forever,” junior Kellie Stevens said. VARSITY BASEBALL: Front Row: Ted Schuneman, Tom Sohn, Bubba Nasser. Ron Elliot, Sheridan Cole. Back Row: Matt Loos. Bob Dilts. Bob Marsh. Joe Loiacano. Richard Witfoth. JV BASEBALL H.L. 10 West Branch 5 8 West Branch 4 11 Roscommon 4 8 Roscommon 9 6 Coleman 1 0 Coleman 4 7 Farwell 5 2 Farwell 11 0 Beaverton 1 7 Beaverton 3 1 Clare 0 3 Clare 1 6 Meridian 12 2 Meridian 12 9 Cadillac 6 6 Cadillac 0 0 Harrison 3 3 Harrison 2 OVERALL RECORD 13-7 CONFERENCE RECORD: 11-7 CONFERENCE STAND- ING. 3 SbvcUxflit VARSITY BASEBALL H.L. 7 West Branch 3 7 West Branch 6 1 Roscommon 3 5 Roscommon 1 3 Coleman 5 1 Coleman 14 11 Farwell 1 1 Farwell 9 9 Beaverton 2 4 Beaverton 6 1 Clare 18 7 Clare 6 7 Meridian 8 15 Meridian 8 10 Harrison 0 10 Harrison 0 OVERALL RECORD: 9-8 CONFERENCE RECORD: 7-7 CONFERENCE STAND- ING: 6 Varsity and JV Baseball 71 n Ur 1 1� I.L LLJJ c ■ wr4mmwKYrt%BW: m rAMMTMW ZZili i ” 17 School-oriented sports don't suit all people. We call students participating in school sports “jocks.” But what do we call students in- volved in sports outside of school? Non-competitive sports provided just as much chal- lenge as school’s organized sports and many students considered them more en- joyable. I love to bowl. You get the same type of compe- tition and getting away from the school atmosphere is really relaxing, senior Ron Elliott said. “You’re your own coach.” For many students, non- competitive sports offered another distinct advantage over high school athletics. Leisure sports continue after high school and can be played throughout our life- time, unlike high school competition. Students didn’t just par- ticipate in either non-com- petitive sports or high school sports. Many students played high school athletics and participated in non-competi- tive sports as a favorite pastime. “Although I enjoy participating in high school sports such as cheerleading and gymnastics, 1 also enjoy SERVING UP SOME FUN. With three public tennis court lo- cations in the area, students found it easy to find an unoccupied place to play. Sophomore Vince Brown, who began playing this spring, liked the sport because he found it relaxing. Photo by Carrie Mieske. fishing. Ever since I can re- member, fishing has been a way for me to compete against something besides other athletes. It's me and the fish all the way,” junior Jammie Pielak said. So do we call these stu- dents active in non-competi- tive sports “jocks”? “I don’t think people involved in non-competitive sports should be called jocks, jocks is just a term for high school athletics,” sophomore Mike Burgis said. Jodi Miller STRIKE! After his release, senior Ron Elliott watches the ball curve down the lane. Ron bowled on Sat- urday bowling leagues at Northway Lounge and Lanes, averaging 146 per game. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 72 SPORTS UfflF' V -Br 8tand the 8cho° „ comp|ained senior Chad easy food every V. choice of four Sticking his nose “p Sue Corner. Chad served by cafeteria tes. Photo by find something to suit h.s taste Mieske Mo tfyftfccjoa a i Were you one of the students who went to Florida for spring break? Were you one who arrived at school earlier than your friends? Were you one of the 68 percent of students who bought a class ring? Check out the next 32 pages to find out about you, your friends and your teachers. You’ll see who you think you are from your viewpoint and theirs. Who do you think you are? A quarter of you labeled yourselves as jocks, an eighth as a burnout, but over half of you considered yourselves normal. So where do you fit in? Recruit pursuit Colleges, specialty schools and armed service recruiters all bombard seniors to make up their minds, adding to pressures It’s finally here! After waiting for four years to be- come seniors, students discovered that along with the territory came added pressures. What are you going to do with your life? Will you go to college or begin a career? How will you make your mon- ey? Year after year, the same questions. Some seniors already had those questions answered. “After high school I plan to live on my own. College is too far out of reach for me. My long term plan is to work at Consumers Power, but in the meantime I’ll have to strug- WASN’T REALLY INTERESTED in the Air Force. The recruiter actually approached me and I figured it wouldn’t hurt to hear what he had to say, senior Lisa Anderson said. Recruiters from colleges, military academies and the armed ser- vices all tried their luck at gaining students’ inter- est by visiting the school and calling students at home. Photo by Carrie Mieske. I was looking forward to being a senior. I had no idea college and financial aid would be such a hassle.” Senior Matt McClellan gle to support myself,” senior Jeff Burns said. Not all seniors planned on joining the work force right after graduation. For those not immediately beginning a career, there was the decision of whether or not to go to college. With college came an added pressure of de- ciding which to attend and what major to choose. There’s a school in Florida that spe- cializes in fashion merchandising that I was really interested in, but it’s a mat- ter of money and distance between school and home that makes the difference to me when deciding on a college,” senior Kim Rzycki said. Financial problems pressured seniors to look for college funding. Many applied for the 55 available scholar- ships. With the pressures came the realiza- tion that being a senior wasn’t all fun. “It’s tough being a senior. It's hard to keep your mind on school work when you want to goof off, have fun and par- ty your last year in school,” senior Tina Bailey said. Denice Doepker 76 PEOPLE Christopher Anderson: Football 1,2; Baseball 1,2.3,4 Lisa M. Anderson Mary A. Bakara: Track 1,2; Cheerleading 1,2,3; Varsity Club 1,2,3; Ski Club 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court 4; Class Secretary 3 Tina Marie Bailey: Cheerleading 1,2; Varsity Club 1,2, 3; Ski Club 1,2,3.4 Janee Frances Barclay: Gymnastics 1,2,3; Student Sen- ate 2 Kristina Renee Baughn: Choir 1,2,3,4 Eric Bauknecht Terry Beaver: Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1.2; Baseball 1; Track 1; Spanish Club 1; Ski Club 1,2,3,4 Tami Jo Bowman: Softball 1,2,3,4; (All-Conference Honorable Mention 3); Gymnastics 2,3,4; Cheerleader 1; Band 1.2; NHS 3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court 4; Class Vice-President 1; Class Treasurer 3; Stu- dent Senate Vice-President 3; Student Senate President 4 Leslie Ann Brown: Basketball 2,3; Softball 1,2,3.4; Cheerleading 1; Yearbook Staff 2; Choir 4; Ski Club 4; Class Treasurer 2 Jeff Burns: Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Ski Club 2,3,4 James Burnside: Football 1; Ski Club 1.2 Charles M. Cabay: Track 1; Band 1,2; Ski Club 1,2,3,4 Brian Carrick Missy Cohee Seniors Anderson-Cohee James D. Decker: Football 1; Ski Club 2,3 Jeffrey Steven Denboer Robert J. Dilts: Basketball 1; Baseball 1,2,3,4; (All-Con- ference First Team 3) Denice Marie Doepker: Track 1; Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 2.3; Yearbook Staff 4; NHS 2,3.4; Ski Club 1,2,3; Homecoming Court 1; Class Treasurer 1 Stacy Ekstrom: Basketball 1,2,3,4; (All-Conference Hon- orable Mention 3,4); Track 1.2.3.4; Cheerleading 1,2; Varsity Club 1,2,3; Yearbook Staff 3,4 (Editor 4); NHS 2, 3,4; Ski Club 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court 4; Class Presi- dent 1,3; Class Vice-President 4 Ron L. Elliott: Football 1; Basketball 1.2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 3 Michael Deloss Farrier: Football 1,2; Track 3; Drama 2 Joseph C. Fick: Baseball 2,3; Track 1 Todd Fisher: Football 1.2.3.4; (All-Conference First Team 2,3,4); Basketball 1,2,3,4 (All-Conference First Team 3); Track 1,2,3,4 (All-Conference First Team 1.2,3; All-State 3); Varsity Club 2.3; NHS 2.3,4 Caraly Ann Foreman: Softball 3; Drama 3; Spanish Club 2,3,4 Kristopher E. Gawthrop: Football 4; Ski Club 4 Wayne Hall Janice Marie Harrison: Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3, 4; Cheerleading 1,2; Yearbook Staff 4; Band 1,2; NHS 2, 3,4; Ski Club 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court 4 Cheryl Hinds: Choir 4 Arthur J. Hunt 78 PEOPLE Seniors preparing for college discover they have to study hard to assume the role of freshmen once again Your senior year—“The best year of high school,” according to senior Spencer Soderman. As students entered this “best year of high school,” they also entered a new era: the college era. “Most seniors already have the credits that they need, so they begin preparing for college by taking college courses at Kirtland or enroll in co-op to earn money for college,” senior Mark Wierzzbicki said. “You start just by making sure your grades are up,” sen- ior Stacy Eckstorm added. This seemed to be the major concern among most seniors, whether they liked it or not. “During your senior year, peo- ple really don’t feel like worrying about grades, but that is really the time when you should, because it could really mess up the college plans,” senior Troy Winchel said. Besides keeping the grades up, sen- iors applied for scholarships and finan- cial aid for college, along with taking college courses at community colleges like Kirtland. But colleges provided only one alter- native for graduates. Some choose the Armed Forces as another. “I think that the service is easier to prepare for because the main thing you have to do to get there is just get in shape and keep the grades up,” commented senior Brian Trader. Whatever the future had in store for seniors, they worked on keeping their final year the best one yet. i“T I he most important thing to do to prepare for college is to make sure that you don’t slack off during your senior year. Mark Williams Senior Andy Sussex KENDALL SCHOOL OF DESIGN in Grand Rapids offers another option for graduates. Kendall representative Michelle Branick gives a slide presentation to Mr. Tom Rachilla’s art class- es. During lunch and after school, she talked to interested juniors and seniors about tuition and financial aid. Photo by Karen Cronin. SIBLING WEEKEND AT CMU, March 15-17, offered brothers, sisters and friends a chance to take a closer look at college life by visiting their siblings. Visiting 1985 graduate Mark Souder's room, senior Andy Sussex and junior jeff Thompson make themselves at home in the dorm. Mark and Jeff’s brother. 1985 graduate Steve Thompson, shared a room at Central. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Seniors Decker-Hunt Chad Jobin Pat Johnson: Spanish Club 3; Ski Club 1,2,3,4 Chris Kauffman Michelle Kilbourn: Spanish Club 1 Chris Kingman: Football 1,2,4 James Knapp Edward Allen Korbinski HI: Football 1; Ski Club 4 Jane Elizabeth Kronner: Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1.2,3; Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Yearbook Staff 2,3,4 (Editor 4); NHS 2,3,4 (Secretary 3,4); Spanish Club 1,2; Ski Club 1, 2,3,4; NHS Secretary 3,4; Yearbook Editor 4 Shawn Marie Lingane Dan Low Robert P. Lucus Annette MacKenzie: Basketball 1; Softball 1,2; Choir 1 Rob Mason: Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Varsity Club 1, 2.3; Spanish Club 2; Ski Club 1.2,3,4 Matthew W. McClellan: Golf 1.2,3,4; Ski Club 1,2,3,4 Mary Ann McGregor: Spanish Club 1; Ski Club 1,2,3,4 80 PEOPLE • • • • • • • • • • 'Spring flood Thoughts of warm weather draw staggering numbers to Florida for spring break The first sign of spring: people from everywhere flooding to Florida for spring break to get a piece of the action and sun. According to newscasts, maga- zines and returning vacationers, Florida was the hotspot for Spring Break '86. “Massive amounts of people! I couldn’t believe all of the people in Florida. Even natives said it was the biggest rush of kids to Florida in years!” said senior Mary Bakara who went twice, once for the Daytona 500 and again for Easter. Much of the nation’s attention focused on the deaths that occurred in Fort Lauderdale and Daytona during the weeks of college and high school breaks in March. A total of five deaths occurred just as a result of kids drink- ing and attempting to jump from balcony to balcony. “I wasn’t in Daytona or Fort Lauderdale. I was in Stuart with my parents but I still heard a lot about the deaths. Every night it was either on the local or national news. The news gave the stories a lot of coverage because there have never been this many deaths over spring break before,” sen- ior Janice Harrison said. The deaths didn't slow down the steady stream of traffic and tourists go- ing to Florida, however. “I didn’t think it was as bad as everyone said it was. I only heard of one girl dying while I was down there. There were tons of people down there regardless of the publicity it got. I don’t think it hurt the number of high school and college kids going down there at all. The place was swarming with people!” senior Andy Sussex said. Denice Doepker THE CROWDS WERE RIDICULOUS! We had to wait in line for a half of an hour to get into Space Mountain! junior Phil Spicer said. Phil, along with 13 other Spanish Club members took two days off school to go on a four day expedition to Florida’s Disney World and Epcot Center at the end of April. Photo by Dolores Frever. Ihe number of • people down there was I incredible. When we got I there, it was all stop j and go traffic down main • street because of all • I the kids lining the • roadside. It was all just • one great party.” I Senior Ted Schuneman Seniors Jobin-McGregor 81 : f CKY PEOPLE With 12 years of experience behind them, seniors develop discriminating tastes concerning traditions exclusive to them Senior year. One hundred and twenty-two stu- dents had waited for it. prayed for it and finally it was here. This special year marked a time for special traditions reserved for seniors only. These included buying senior announcements and getting senior pic- tures taken. With 12 previous years of posing behind them, senior pictures re- presented just on more thing that had to get done. “Getting my senior pictures taken was just another thing that had to be done. It really wasn't something that I looked forward to,” senior Ann Walsh said. High school traditions like class rings SENfORS SHARED senior picture proofs with each other early in the year to aid them in select- ing poses to order. During girls basketball prac- tice, Stacy Eckstorm shows her first set to class- mate Ted Schuneman. Photo by Karen Cronin. • t • ! would rather I have skip day because • you could do anything I you wanted instead I of going somewhere • we’ve been before ; and go by the I school rules.” I Senior Michele McLain and yearbooks had been a part of life for years. But somehow senior traditions remained special. Even though these traditions seem boring, I think everyone looks forward to them because of the excitement of graduation,” senior Bob Marsh said. One senior tradition got seniors espe- cially excited: skip day. On this day, traditionally a Friday in late May, teachers always threatened to hurt grades if a student skipped. Many paid no attention to this and skipped any- way. The major objection to the custom involved the fact that underclassmen felt justified to skip as well. ‘T think only seniors should be allowed to skip because it is our day and the others will eventually get their chance when they are seniors,” senior Kris Gawthrop said. In a survey, students were asked if they would rather have the traditional skip day or a newer custom, a one-day senior trip to Cedar Point. Sixty-one percent preferred the skip day. ‘T would rather have skip day because it’s not worth the money for a one-day senior trip, senior Sean Bur- ney said. As plans progressed for the Cedar Point trip, many senior made plans of their own, choosing to chance skip day consequences. Kelly Coberley 82 PEOPLE Michele Lynn McLain: Softball 1; Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Ski Club 1.3 Jodi Lynn Miller: Basketball 1,2,3,4 (All-Conference First Team 3.4); Track 1,3,4; Varsity Club 1,2,3; Year- book Staff 2.3,4 (Editor 4); Varsity Club 1,2,3; NHS 3.4; Student Senate 3; Yearbook Editor 4 Marie C. Miller: Basketball 1,2; Softball 1.2,3,4; Gymnastics 1,2,3,4; NHS 2,3,4; Spanish Club 1; Home- oming Court 2; Class Treasurer 2; NHS President 4 Michelle M. Miller: Basketball 1,2; Softball 1,2,3; Gymnastics 1,2,3,4; NHS 2.3,4; Spanish Club 1; Home- coming Court 4; Class Secretary 2,4 Kelin Muma: Choir 1,2; Ski Club 2 Robert C. Nasser: Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 3,4; Track 1,2; Choir 2 Birgitt B. Oehler: German Exchange Student 4; Softball 4; Gymnastics 4; Drama 4 Joseph G. Paille: Basketball 2,3; Track 2 Pamela E. Phillips: Basketball 1; Track 1.2,3,4; Gymnastics 1 Tim Raymond: Track 1; Spanish Club 2; Ski Club 1,2.3 Dave Renaud: Ski Club 1,2,3 Greg Riedel: Basketball 2; Baseball 2 Heath Roberts Andrew Robinson: Basketball 1,2 Nancy Rutterbush: Basketball 1; Softball 1; Choir 1,2 Seniors McLain-Rutterbush From the heart A senior shares memories of his classmate and friend Todd was the kind of person that no- body could hate. He would help you with any problem that you had. It didn’t matter who it was either. He just enjoyed helping someone. Everyone that I knew called themselves Todd's friend. I never knew Todd to even have one enemy. I remember when we were little, a group of us would get to feeling a little cocky so we would pick on people just to make them mad. Todd never did, though. He was there, but he never said much. He liked everyone and I know everyone liked him. The thing I remember most about Todd and I is that we were always the I Todd was one of ! those kids who had no • • enemies. He was friends ; with everyone. • ! Senior Ted Schuneman TODD E. CARRICK March 29. 1968 August 27. 1982 fiercest of competitors. Todd and I competed in everything that we did. We always wanted to out do the other. Todd and I would be playing a game and we would get mad at each other and try that much harder. The best thing about it, though, is afterwards we were best friends again and sometimes even closer. Todd and I were like a team you might say. We would take on any chore and have a great time doing it. I remember the Friday night that he died. I was home getting ready to go out and I heard that Todd had been in an accident. At the time I was sure he was all right because I didn’t think anything could hurt Todd. Then my stepbrother came over and told me that Todd was dead. I cried and I cried. I wanted to be there and I wanted to help. I kept saying, I wanna help. My best friend was gone and I couldn't believe it. I just wanted to help. Todd Fisher AFTER HIS death. Todd Garrick’s family estab- lished a scholarship fund to be given one time only to the class with which Todd would have graduated. In receiving her scholarship, senior Stacy Eckstorm embraces 1984 graduate Kristy Carrick. Todd's sister, who presented the awards. Nine $450 scholarships were given out to seniors who grew up with Todd at the May 22 awards assembly. Photo by Karen Cronin. 84 PEOPLE Kimberly A. Rzycki: Softball 1; Gymnastics 1; Cheer- leading 1.2,3.4; Varsity Club 1,2,3; Student Senate 4 Linda Santy Theodore James Schuneman: Football 1; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Drama 2,3,4; Class President 2,4 Shawn Sensor Maria Smith: Softball 1; Choir 1,2,3.4; Ski Club 2 Spencer Michael Soderman: Football 1,2,3,4; Basket- ball 1; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 1,2,3; Ski Club 1,2. 3,4 Tom Sohn: Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Ski Club 1, 2.3,4 Stacy Sue Southwell: Gymnastics 1; Choir 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,3; Newspaper Staff 2 Ray Stead: Football 1.2; Basketball 1,2.3; Baseball 1,2; Ski Club 1,2,3,4 Tim Steimlosk: Track 1 Jeff Stewart: Spanish Club 1.2,3,4; Ski Club 1,2,3 Kelly Straight: Softball 1,2; Drama 4; Choir 1.2; NHS 3.4; Spanish Club 1.2,3,4 (Vice-President 3; President 4); Student Senate 2,3,4 Kenneth Todd Streeter: Ski Club 3,4 Andrew Sussex: Football 1.2,3,4 (All Conference 4); Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1.2,3,4; Varsity Club 3; Ski Club 2.3 Todd Suzor: Football 1.2,3,4; Basketball 1.2,3,4; Base- ball 1.2.3,4; Varsity Club 1,2,3; Ski Club 2 Seniors Ryzcki-Suzor 85 Douglas A. Swartz: Golf 1,2; Basketball 1; NHS 3,4; Class Vice-President 3; Class Treasurer 4 Rose Taylor: Track 1; Choir 1,2,4; Spanish Club 1 Diane Tilford Kim Toms: Track 1 John Tornow Brian Scott Trader: Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1.2 Chad E. Turner: Football 1,2,4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1,2.4; Ski Club 1.2,3,4 Pete VandenBos: Football 2; Basketball 1 Brian K. Wallington: Track 2,3; Ski Club 2,3 Ann Walsh: Cheerleading 1 Mark Wierzbicki: Baseball 2; Track 4 Troy A. Winchel: Golf 2,3; Track 1; Ski Club 1,2,3,4 SENIORS NOT PICTURED: Sean M. Bell: Football 2.4; Spanish Club 1,2; Ski Club 2,3 Sean T. Burney: Ski Club 1.2,3,4 Andy Burns: Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2,4 Suellyn Delleree: Choir 3; Ski Club 2 Dean T. Farley: Choir 4; Band 1; Ski Club 4 David Foulkes: Football 1; Baseball 1 Debbie Head Kurt Hill John B. Hines: Track 1.2.3.4; Ski Club 1,2,3.4 Jim Hoover: Football 2; Baseball 2 Kim Kline: Choir 1,2 Matthew John Loos: Baseball 2,4 Bob Marsh: Football 1; Golf 2,3,4; Baseball 1.2.4 Matt Matthews: Choir 1; Ski Club 1,2,3 Rodney R. Nelson: Football 1; Ski Club 2 Eric Newcomb: Football 1.2 Ted Quiney: Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1; Track 2, 3,4; Ski Club 3.4 Franklin Robert Roza: Football 1,2,4; Track 2,3, 4; Ski Club 4 Beth SUvola: Track 1 William L. Stead Kevin Sypien: Football 1.2; Ski Club 1,2 Bob Tyo Linda Ann Wollam PEOPLE • • • • • Finishing touches Seniors gain an extra day to make special preparations for Sunday’s graduation Silence. A hush fell over some ninety seniors during graduation practice Thursday afternoon as they waited for Principal Ron Szewczyk to make his last an- nouncement. There’s been a rumor going around that seniors don’t have school tomorrow. Well, it’s true. Enjoy your day off!” Applause and cheers rang through the gymnasium as the fi- nal bell rang—the final high school bell ever for these seniors. “No one knew for sure whether Mr. Szewczyk was going to make us go Fri- day or not. I figure he was just holding it over our heads so everyone would be good Thursday,” senior Ted Schuneman said. Although all the senior welcomed Mr. Szewczyk’s announcement, some felt it should have come earlier in the week. “No one knew whether to deco- rate their cars for Thursday or Friday so the whole idea just went to pot,” commented senior Ron Elliott. Yet with all the excitement in the air Thursday afternoon, there came a certain hesitation. “I’m excited about finally graduating but I’m going to miss some of my friends and teachers I've had all these years,” senior Kelin Muma said. Janice Harrison ONE TRADITION FOLLOWED by seniors on their last day of school is decorating cars. Crouched on top of his pick-up, senior Wayne Hall paints the hard-to-get places on his hood. Photo by Carrie Mieske. : g 9 vrfen you ve I been waiting for j somfthing for 13 years j and it finally comes, ; it’s bound to t feel great!” ; Senior Tina Bailey Seniors Swartz-Winchel “T lh thing being he only worse than dng seated alphabetically is having to eat liver.” Junior Dina Witfoth ACCORDING TO MR. M KE BLASKY. helping freshman Nanette Terschluse in Freshman Eng- lish. seating in alphabetical order helps maintain order and discipline. But 97 percent of students disliked this policy. Unfortunately. 55 percent of them sat that way in one or more classes. Photo by Carrie Mieske. ONE OF THE MAIN places to socialize, the cafeteria boasts full tables on the first full day of school. I wasn't so eager to eat the school lunch again as I was to see my friends again. said sophomore Lianne Bailey. Photo by Karen Cro- nin. ONE OF THE FIRST questions when students return in September is “Where’s my homeroom? Seniors Rob Mason and Greg Riedel check the homeroom list in the office window so they know where to report to pick up their class schedules. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 88 PEOPLE Row WOES Fitting in creates a challenge for everyone from A to Z first,” junior Becky Burdine said. “I like to get reports and stuff over with. Besides that, teachers usually grade easier on the first ones.” However, not everyone shared Becky’s opinion. “I would rather be last than first,” admitted freshman jamey Yennior. “Being near the end of the list usually means I get to sit in the back of the room and get to do oral reports last, and that’s great!” Even the middle had its advantages. Junior Heidi Peshick pointed out one. “I’m never last and, even better. I’m never first.” Amy Jenkins Summer’s over. Back to school. Students showed up for the first day after a sleepless night, conversing about how they spent their summers and dressed in new socks, underwear, jeans and polo shirts. Students crowded around the office windows to find out their homeroom. They strolled into classrooms and took a seat, trying to look cool while the same questions occupied most of their thoughts. “What if I don”t hear my name called, or worse, what if they don’t call my name at all? What if no one I know is in any of my classes? What if I can’t get my locker open? What if I can’t find the bathroom?” I sure do remember my first day,” recalled freshman Dawn Beckwith. “I asked a senior how to get to my class and she sent me to the totally opposite side of the building.” Another fear associated with school came in the form of the dreaded alpha- betical order used by teachers for everything from seating arrangements to giving oral reports. Students at the beginning and at the end of the alpha- bet held special opinions about this or- ganizational system. “It doesn’t bother me that I’m usually Kristie Ackley (9) Trina Adamczyk (9) Mike Aho (11) Karin Akin (10) Tina Allen (10) Ricky Ancel (9) Diane Anderson (9) Judy Apps (10) Diane Archer (11) Jarad Ayres (11) Loretta Baese (10) Jon Bailey (9) Lianne Bailey (10) Brent Bark way (11) Ken Bates (11) Kristi Bates (10) Dawn Beckwith (9) Beth Benjamin (9) Lisa Betz (9) Paul Betz (10) Don Biddle (9) Edward Bigelow (EMI) Brady Bigford (10) Eric Bisballe (11) Kurt Bisballe (9) Dan Bischoff (10) Yvonne Bishop (10) Brian Biskner (11) Heather Blanchard (10) Tom Blanchard (10) Shannon Blankenship (10) Debbie Blodgett (9) Mark Boals (10) Gary Bourdow (11) David Bowman (10) Underclassmen Ackley-Bowman Crowd control Who wants to get here early? Students who do tell why “I can’t wait for the final bell of the day to ring, and I certainly could not stand getting here any earlier than I have to,” sophomore Brad Gruber said. This was the attitude of the majority of the students. So why do some stu- dents get here up to an hour before the first bell at 8:30 A.M? The consensus of the early birds was that they really had no choice. “I have to be here early because my bus is my only transportation here and it arrives at 8:00 A.M.,” commented sophomore Brian Morgan. Besides having to be here early due to the busses, some students that didn’t have a study hall elected to use the time before school to do homework or study for tests. “I have a full schedule which doesn’t allow me any time dur- ing school to work on homework, so I use the time before school to my ad- vantage,” explained sophomore Missy Shipp. Not all students that came early had things to get done. “I just come for the heck of it and to be with my friends,” senior Jodi Miller said. “I come just to see my friends, because during school there isn’t any time to talk to them, and they don’t live close to me,” explained sophomore Paul Betz. Besides, what else is there to do before school?” he asked. Everyone seemed to had their own reasons for coming to school early. “I think it is just a good time to kind of get ready for the day,” concluded sopho- more Rhonda Bradley. Mark Williams SURROUNDED BY EMPTY TABLES junior Frank Wild waits in the darkened cafeteria for the first busload of friends. Frank, who gets here by choice about 7:45 A.M.. describes himself as a morning person. I like to get here to socialize. he explained. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Suzie Bowman (10) Renee Bradley (10) Rhonda Bradley (10) Edie Breedlove (10) Steve Brimmer (11) Bill Brown (9) Jason Brown (10) Rhonda Brown (9) Vince Brown (10) Richard Browning (9) Kim Buchanan (10) Shannon Bunn (11) Dwight Burdine (10) Mike Burgis (10) Alan Burns (10) Lisa Butson (11) Georgina Cabay (11) Charles Calkins (11) Gabrielle Calkins (9) Lylenette Canfield (10) Mark Carrick (11) Calvin Caster (9) Kari Caster (11) Paula Catlin (11) Tina Chanda (9) Randi Chidester (11) Evert Chrispell (10) Mike Chrispell (10) Linda Chudzinski (10) David Coberley (9) Kelley Coberley (11) Jason Coger (9) Matt Coger (9) Jon Cohee (9) Sheridan Cole (11) 90 PEOPLE I come to school early so I can have my morning breakfast of doughnuts, because I don’t have time at home.” Sophomore Bob Miller Sherie Cole (9) Andrew Colman (10) George Cook (9) Michelle Cooper (10) Lisa Coppernoll (10) Bill Couch (11) Jane Cowdrey (11) Eric Cowles (11) John Crambell (10) Daniel Crawford (EMI) Karen Cronin (11) Brian Crystal (9) Jeff Crystal (11) Dawn Curns (10) Cory Czada (10) Gerald Danes (10) Mike Danes (10) Gary Davidson (11) Jamie Davis (10) Karin Davis (10) Melissa Davis (11) Alice Dawson (9) David Deamud (11) Russell Decker (10) Kris Deeley (9) Elgin Dehoff (9) JoAnn Delisle (10) Kristin Dery (11) Karla Dinsmoore (10) Kim Dinsmoore (11) Stephanie Doane (9) Kim Dotson (11) Dan Draper (11) Michelle Dusseau (10) Shari Eckstorm (9) Underclassmen Bowman-Eckstorm 91 Check the label Fifty-six percent of our students labeled themselves as ‘normal.’ How do they label others? ........................................... Do you tell a friend that you got a new shirt from Hudson’s because you’re afraid to admit that you got it at K-Mart’s blue light special? Does it matter to you whether your jeans are labeled “Guess” or Wrangler”? Labels, for better or worse, play a big part in most people’s lives, whether it’s the food they buy, the clothing they wear or even how they themselves are classified. “When I think of a stereotype, I usually think of a ’jock’ or a ’burnout’,” junior Jim O’Toole said. But how do people become labeled or stereotyped? “I think people make themselves outcasts,” said senior Mi- chelle Miller. “They don’t put any ef- fort into making new friends and they don’t get involved in school activities.” On the other hand, some people dis- agree and don’t feel they deserve the labels they receive. “I hate stereotyping because I don’t smoke pot and I don’t do drugs and I hate being treated as an outcast by jocks,” said senior Michelle Kilbourn. But labels don’t always have to be negative. “A lot of people hate being labeled and stereotyped. I don’t mind being labeled a jock, because I’m ac- tive in school and enjoy it,” said senior Denice Doepker. “I think personality plays a big part in how a person is labeled too. I think that the people that are more active in school are less of- fended by being stereotyped.” Janice Harrison CHRISTMAS MORNING held a special present for freshman Steve Mieske-his own varsity jack- et. The varsity jacket is often thought of as a sta- tus symbol of ’jocks.’ Photo by Carrie Mieske. Mike Edwards (9) Karen Eisenhardt (10) Eddie Elford (9) Diane Ellsworth (11) Alden Emmons (10) Lyonel Emmons (9) Bill Eno (10) Lois Ensing (9) Shawn Evans (10) Russell Farley (11) Annette Fischer (11) Bernice Fischer (9) Dana Fisher (9) Eddy Fisher (9) Ron Forbes (10) Charlie Foreman (10) Rick Forman (10) Dan Forman (10) Brenda Foster (9) Ralph Fowler (11) Brian Fox (10) Joel Fox (9) George Frazho (10) Jeremy Fredericks (9) Heidi French (11) Christine Gawthrop (10) Calvin Gifford (10) Ellen Gifford (11) Heather Gillett (9) Joe Gonzalez (9) Sue Good (10) Robert Goodnow (10) Lisa Gorte (10) Anet Grant (10) Tim Greene (9) 92 PEOPLE ENTERTAINMENT PREFERENCES provided one way people got stereotyped. ‘‘I don't consider myself a 'brain just because I like to play Dun- geons and Dragons. It’s really a fun and exciting game.” said junior Jeff Crystal. Photo by Carrie Mieske. “I don’t appreciate people putting labels on others. I don’t think I’m a ’burnout’ and I don’t need others stereotyping me as something I’m not.” Junior Bruce Bopp LABELED THE AARDVARK Yearbook Adviser Lynn Strause’s eyes open wide as she realizes her name has been called in the animal game played by the staff at their annual lasagne din- ner. Because they spend a lot of time together, the yearbook staff itself has been dubbed a clique. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Underclassmen Edwards-Greene Tom Griffin (9) Victor Griffith (EMI) Nicole Gross (11) Brad Gruber (10) Holly Guest (9) Greg Guilford (10) Mitzie Guldner (10) Cory Hacker (9) Ann Hackney (9) Penny Hamilton (10) Don Hancock (11) Becky Harrison (9) Mark Head (10) Tim Heine (10) Andrew Hejka (11) Dave Hendershot (9) Monica Hendrix (9) Roddy Henning (10) Peter Hern (10) Harold Hicks (EMI) Brett Hoover (10) Duane Hoover (9) Terry Howell (11) Heather Hunt (10) Lisa Ianitelli (11) Maria Ignat (11) Bill jammer (10) Sue Jarvis (9) Adam Javoroski (9) Amy Jenkins (11) DeDe Johnson (9) Angel Kauffman (11) Keith Keller (11) Natalie Kelly (10) Sue Kern (9) SCARY MOVIES require security in any form, even a Santa Bear. Senior Jodi Miller clutches her furry friend as she and junior Heidi French endure the horrors of Texas Chain Saw Massa- cre. Photo by Karen Cronin. 'ra never alone in my room because my stuffed animals are always there to talk to.” Junior Paula Catlin 94 PEOPLE Beary scary Stuffed animal lovers come out of hiding to tell why they cling to their childhood friends When students reach the high school level, they like to consider themselves mature. They’ve put away their Barbie dolls and toy soldiers. But we’ve discovered a childhood remnant that many still cling to-stuffed animals. “I like stuffed animals. Whenever I need someone to talk to, my stuffed animals are there to listen and if I’m alone, they keep me company,” fresh- man Nicole Thompson explained. This brings us to the question of whether or not stuffed animals are childish. ‘T don’t think stuffed animals are childish. They are what your imagina- tion lets them be,” junior Tammy Winchel said. But not everyone had the same opinion. “Stuffed animals are about the stupidest things anyone could waste their money on! said sophomore Steve Szach. Still 56 percent of students confessed to owning everything from Care Bears to Muppet Babies. Like Linus’ blanket, they fulfilled a variety of needs ranging from security symbol to confidant to a reminder of a simpler time. Kelley Coberley CARE BEARS made a popular choice for Christ- mas presents for juniors jane Cowdrey and Lisa Ianitelli. “I was really surprised when I opened my presents and saw it was a Care Bear. I didn't know jane was even getting me one. She was just as surprised as I was! said Lisa. Photo by Carrie Mieske. f KEPT GETTING MORE and more stuffed animals and I didn't know what to do with them, explained junior Carrie Mieske. “I put them in the basket to get them out of the way and to help liven up my room! Photo by Carrie Mieske. Underclassmen Griffin-Kern 95 IN TRAINING for the future, junior Stacj McClue preps fellow cosmetology student junioi Cara Wilson for a hair cut. “In twenty years IT be living in Florida and working in my owr beauty salon.” said Stacy. Photo by Carri Mieske. u t will be interesting to come back in 20 years and see if everyone has turned out like I think they will.” Junior Andy Hejka CHEERING ON THEIR TEAM Mrs. French and Mrs. Tremper. mother of starting forward Todd Fisher, watch the first contest of the dis- tricts against Grayling. Just think—in 20 years this could be you wratching your children play. Photo by Carrie Mieske. AS PART OF HIS CAREER preparations, junior Alan Travelbee talks to the army recruiter. “I’m gfting into the army for just a couple of years. t[jen college and by my 20th reunion. I'll be a de- tective.” Alan predicted. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Brenda Kick (11 Bryan Kilburn (9 Rodney Korbinski (11 Kevin Koscielecki (11 Kevin Kowalski (11 Scott La Bar (11 Laurie Laginess (10 Joe LaPrad (11 Judi LaRoque (11 Fred Lash (9 Keri Lashley (11 William Lawrence (EMI Erihk Lawson (9 Dale Leach (10 Larry- Leszczynski (10 Renee Lewandowski (10 Darin Lillie (9 Glen Lillie (11 Mike Lindsey (10 Shawn Lingane (12 LeAnn Littlejohn (11 Joe Loiacano (10 Ida Low (10 Marci Low (10 Scott Maass (11 Steve Maass (11 Jeff Majszak (10 Mary Maki (11 Tom Maki (10 Jason Mandley (10 Kandi Mar key (9 Josh Martin (10 Angelia Matteson (EMI Cindy Maurer (9 Jim McClellan (9 96 PEOPLE • • • • • I t • t t ;;Gdin' in style M.D., Ph.D., opthamologist, cosmetologist, admiral or senator? Which best fits your dream for 20 years from now? I wonder if I could rent a Mercedes or the night. “Oh, no! I have to lose twenty sounds in a week!” “I hope John is more bald than 1 am.” For most of us, these concerns do not accupy much of our time right now. But hese and more might fill our minds 20 ears from now as we face our reunion. Wow! Twenty years is a long time from now, but I bet people won’t change that much,” freshman Bernice Fischer said. However, no matter what we do to plan and prepare for the future, we cannot predict what it will be like twenty years from now. “I always thought I’d go to the city and open a sa- lon, but I’m still here and now I’m married and have children. I wouldn’t want to change anything, but my life is a lot different than what I had planned, ” admitted 1969 graduate Aldona Doll. Coming back in twenty years to see the friends and enemies that we grew up with could produce some surprises as well as hoped for results. “All those macho guys are going to be fat and bald, and those skinny little girls will be pregnant with their third or fourth child,” predicted junior Diane Archer. “Actually I don’t know how we’ll turn out, but we’ll all probably be completely different.” Like it or not, we’re all going to get older. As for what we become, just wait and see. Amy Jenkins Underclassmen Kick-McClellan 97 !yDM! yow! School rivalries put students’ loyalties to the test Want to stir up some strong opinions? Ask one of us about one of “them.” Who’s them”? People from another school like Clare or Beaverton or Me- ridian or Roscommon. Especially Roscommon. From sports to fights to friendships, no one remains neutral. Everyone has their own opinion, espe- cially about arch-rival Roscommon. Roscommon is our rival and I guess we’re supposed to dislike them for that. But once you get to know them, you find they’re just like everyone else,” said junior Maria Ignat. This opinion raises the question of just who starts the fights and the trouble between opposing schools. A lot of the time I think we provoke fights. I guess I get along with most of the people from Roscommon,” said senior Chip Stead. Others believe, however, that people from other schools tend to be the insti- gators of conflicts. So when rival schools seem to provoke trouble, the result is hostility. Opinions of Roscommon grew more unfavorable when they allegedly vandalized the brick on the outside school wall with spray paint. They are very unsportsmanlike. They take it out on us by vandalizing the school!” said sophomore Mike Lindsay. Some students living in Houghton Lake have had the experience of living in another town and going to one of our rival schools. I hate Roscommon. I lived there. They slashed my tires and put snow in my gas tank. They ask for trouble!” said senior Shawn Sensor. When I lived in Roscommon the feeling they had towards Houghton Lake was somewhat like the one we have of them. It just depends on where you live, I guess, said senior Mike Farrier. This proves a point. Being on the in- side looking out can be a lot different from being on the outside looking in. Denice Doepkei Stacy McClue (11) Kim McEvers (11) Jason McKinley (11) Renee McKinnon (10) Sean McPherson (9) Scott Mead (11) Bud Meier (9) Ken Meigs (11) Dave Melloh (10) Kathe Mercer (9) Sheri Merriam (9) Don Metkiff (11) Carrie Mieske (11) Steve Mieske (9) Scott Miles (9) Bob Miller (10) Clark Miller (11) Mary Miller (EMI) Michele Minzghor (9) Jason Mooney (9) Christen Moore (9) Brian Morgan (10) Brian Morseau (9) Shawn Muma (9) Tony Muma (10) Laura Murray (10) Michelle Myers (10) Scott Myers (10) Heather Neorr (10) Terry Nevills (11) Shelly Nichols (9) Craig Nixon (11) Eric Noonan (9) Pat O’Neil (11) Bobbi Ostrom (9) 98 PEOPLE Underclassmen McClue-Roberts 99 lot of people hate Roscommon. I guess it’s for a good reason. There’s no denying that we start trouble, but they’ve been known to start some fights too. I guess what comes around goes around.” Senior Rob Mason AT THE REFEREE'S WHISTLE seniors Shawn Sensor, Rob Mason and Kelly Straight applaud the penalty given to Tawas during the varsity girls basketball tournament game. Fans formed one of the most vocal groups when it came to opinions of other schools. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Jodi Ostrom (11) Jim O'Toole (11) Peter O’Toole (9) Cheri Pace (9) Cindy Pacini (10) Toni Palm (11) Chris Pappas (9) Melissa Parker (11) Scott Parris (EMI) Stephanie Parrott (9) Amy Patterson (10) Barbie Pawlica (9) Lisa Pawlica (10) Heidi Peshick (11) Julie Peters (11) Erica Peterson (9) Timothy Peterson (EMI) Becky Phelps (10) Barry Phillips (9) leneen Piche (11) [ammie Pielak (11) Angela Plackowski (9) Tracey Pooley (9) Jennifer Porath (9) Mary Ann Porath (10) Jay Proctor (9) Mark Pulcifer (10) Denny Ratliff (9) Paul Reinhart (9) Terry Rhoton (11) Nancy Rigling (9) Sharee Ringwald (9) Jason Ripke (9) Jenene Ritter (EMI) Greg Roberts (9) • • • • • • ILeT'5 EAT! Students pass up nutrition in favor of junk food fare One peanut butter and jelly sand- wich, three chocolate chip cookies, one bag of buttered popcorn, one glazed doughnut and one carton of chocolate milk. Sound nutritious and well-bal- anced? No, but for junior Maria Ignat it constituted a typical brown bag lunch. Maria did not dine alone on her junk food-oriented eating habits. Freshman Brian Kilbourn admitted to eating a bag of barbequed chips and some chocolate milk” for lunch daily, while senior Jamie Knapp consumed “two cheesburgers and a medium Coke.” What possessed these students to abandon the nutritional value of school lunches for junk food? “It tastes 100% better,” sophomore Lianne Bailey ex- plained. Junk food consumption at school seemed to be just one symptom of overall eating habits. “I eat almost any- thing and everything. I’m what you call a human garbage can. If I see anything I can sink my teeth into, I eat it. My mom is trying to cut down on all the junk food I eat, but when I can I sneak in candy bars and chips. Counting snacks, I usually have about four or five meals a day,” sophomore Dwight Burdine said. “I usually get home from work around eleven, put in a movie, and eat one or two bags of Doritos, three or four pops and about six or seven of those ice cream sandwiches,” senior Kurt Kuzimski explained. Binges usually consisted of junk food. However, for the diet conscious, they took on a more low calorie flavor. One day after I was done running, I ate two heads of broccoli, one bag of frozen vegetables, one head of lettuce and one head of cauliflower,” admitted junior Carrie Mieske. Whether students feasted on enough Doritos and potato chips to keep Frito Lay in business or enough vegetables to keep the Jolly Green Giant happy, theii eating quirks made interesting fare. Jane Kronnei ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS agreed to outlaw classroom parties, but students still found ways to eat during class. “How to” speech- es involving food provided an opportunity for seniors Lisa Anderson. Todd Fisher, Bubba Nas- ser and Greg Riedel to sample Mrs. Strause'f Mexican dip. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 100 PEOPLE Pam Robinson (10) Tricia Rohlfs (10) Jeff Rouseau (10) Tom Ruff (11) Ann Sabatino (11) Darla St. Louis (10) Kim Sapp (9) Tina Sawyer (9) Nick Schleede (10) Jim Schneider (9) Tiffany Schwartz (9) Tina Self (10) Rosemary Servas (9) D.J. Sharrard (10) Paul Sherman (EMI) Missy Shipp (10) Dave Sluck (10) Amber Smith (11) Brian Smith (9) Dan Smith (10) Greg Smith (9) Trista Smith (9) Greta Soderman (9) Amy Southwell (9) Candi Spencer (10) Russell Sperry (9) Phillip Spicer (11) Chris Stead (11) Rodney Stender (11) Kellie Stevens (11) Marty Stevens (11) Matt Stevens (9) Randy Stevenson (9) Jeff Stiles (9) Keri Stiles (11) WITH A CLOSED-CAMPUS POLICY in effect, students had to eat lunch on school grounds. The newly-opened Bobcat Den annex, located near the cafeteria, provided students like freshman Tricia Turner with an additional source for sweets. Photo by Carrie Mieske. WEST GERMAN FOOD, according to senior ex- change student Birgitt Oehler. is a lot the same, like hamburgers. Here at school I eat a lot of Mexican foods which they have in Germany but they are new to me. Birgitt and junior Tracy Sweet choose from cafeteria selections offered by kitchen worker Mrs. Sue Corner during their 30 minute lunch period. Photo by Carrie Mieske. II I I lo love junk food. It’s not good for you. Why eat something that’s good for you?” Junior Ken Bates Underclassmen Robinson-Stiles Tim Storey (10 Craig Stouffer (11 Brad Stuck (9 Dan Studebaker (10 Scott Sullivan (10 Shawn Sullivan (9 Regina Sussex (11 Tim Suzor (11 Michelle Swanson (9 Tracy Sweet (11 Laura Swope (10 Tim Swope (9 Steve Szach (10 Joan Terschluse (11 Nanette Terschluse (9 Jeff Thompson (11 Nicole Thompson (9 Wendy Thornton (10 Eric Tiepel (9 Steve Tigard (11 Bob Trim (9 Jason Tuck (11 Tricia Turner (9 Lori Urbach (10 Tom VanWormer (9 Julie Walker (10 Kim Walker (11 Chris Walsh (11 Sherry Warden (9 Lonnie Warpup (9 Brandon Warson (10 Robbie Watkin (EMI Lori Watts (11 Arthur Wedemeyer (11 Natalie Wedemeyer (9 Melissa Welch (9 Michelle Welch (10 Jon Wentworth (11 Dan Werner (10 David Westfall (10 Dorothy Westfall (9 Heidi Widdis (11 Dawn Wierzbicki (10 Stacey Wierzbicki (9 Chris Wiggins (11 Ron Wiggins (9 Frank Wild (11 Mark Williams (10 Christa Willoughby (10 Cara Wilson (11 Karen Wilson (9 Suprena Wilson (10 Tammy Winchel (11 Tom Winchel (10 Dawna Witfoth (10 Dick Witfoth (11 Dina Witfoth (11 Terry Woods (11 Sara Woodwyk (10 Dawn Wooley (9 Todd Wright (10 Leslie Wyman (11 Floyd Yarnell (10 Barbra Yennior (10 Jammey Yennior (9 Shellie Yennior (10 Cindy Young (10 Eddy Zarzyski (11 Todd Zielinski (9 Scott Zimmerman (9 102 PEOPLE Double vision If you think getting along with siblings is hard at home, try spending all day in school together Brothers and sisters have a way of making life difficult at times. Have you ever looked forward to school just to get away for a while? But what happens if they are in school with you—all day! The siblings we asked said it’s sometimes good and sometimes bad. “I liked having my sister (senior Mary Bakara) in the same school because then I didn’t have to ride the bus,” freshman Greg Smith said. Some brothers and sisters had an easier time getting along than others did. “Marie and Michelle Miller seem to get along so well it’s hard to tell they are sisters,” commented sophomore Cindy Lou Young. Marie and Michelle were just one of the three sets of iden- tical twins in the school, juniors Scott and Steve Maass and Terry and Gary Nevills also made students and teach- ers look twice. Being in the same school for the first time in four years can make getting along even worse. “It's frustrating hav- NO, IT’S NOT A REFLECTION. It’s the Maass twins, junior Scott and Steve Maass not only look alike. They have the same job, bagging groceries at Glen's Super Market. They were one of the three sets of identical twins at the high school. Photo by Carrie Mieske. ing my little brother in the same school because people figure that we act the same when we don’t,” complained ju- nior Bill Couch whose brother is a freshman. All in all, brothers and sisters are just something we have to live with, some- times 24 hours a day. Christine Gawthrop GETTING HELP from her older brother senior Kris Gawthrop. sophomore Christine Gawthrop looks for the answer to her biology homework. Kris often helps Christine with her homework when he's not doing his own. Photo by Carrie Mieske. m It doesn’t • bother me having both my brother and sister in the same school as me because we get along so well.” Freshman Bernice Fischer Underclassmen Storey-Zimmerman 'Making a mark All parents serve as teachers but take a closer look at those who do it for a profession When most kids get up in the morning to go to school, they kiss their parents goodbye and don’t see them until after school. But for a few, when they come to school, their parents some with them—as their teacher. Nine students had a parent as a teacher in the high school. These stu- dents listed distinct advantages to the situation. The best part is that if I need the car or some money, all I have to do is walk down the hall and ask,” junior Mike Aho said. Mike’s mother, Mrs. Claudia Kiffner, served as the school’s secretary. But, like any situation, this one also had its disadvantages. I don’t like hav- ing my dad as a teacher because then the kids think that I get off easy in his class,” said sophomore Adam Javoroski whose father teaches English. Summing it up, freshman Nancy Rigling commented on her father, shop teacher Mr. Jim Rigling. He gives me a ride to and from school if I miss the bus, but he hears what is going on. Then I don’t get to do a lot of things or go to a lot of places that I would like to go.” Kristin Dery THEY LOVE TO HELP me correct papers, and they do such a good job because they are so thor- ough.” commented teacher Mrs. Liz Thompson about her daughter Erin and her friends, Heidi and Heather Benz. After school the girls come over to the high school once a week to wait for Mrs. Thompson to drive them to dance class. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Mrs. Cindy Bedell: Secretary Mrs. Marge Benjamin: Counselor Mr. Jim Bischoff: Chemistry I, Advanced Chemistry, Physics Mr. John Blankenship: Algebra I, General Math, Plane Geometry, Varsity Football and Varsity Basketball Coach Mrs. Barb Blasky: Math III, Math IV, Introductory Geometry, Computer Literacy Mr. Mike Blasky: Michigan History, Psychology, Current Affairs, Reading Improvement. Independent Reading, Developmental Reading, Freshman English, Varsity Baseball Coach Mrs. Wanda Gee: Resource Room Aid Mrs. Jane Gruenberg: Physical Education, Life Time Sports, Health Mr. Pete Javoroski: American Literature and Writing, Survey of Literature and Composition, Varsity Golf Coach Mr. Jim Johnson: Biology, Advanced Biology. Girls Track Coach Mr. Jack Jury: Counselor Mrs. Claudia Kiffner: Secretary Mr. Jack Kramer: World Geography, Late American History, J.V Football and Varsity Softball Coach, Student Senate Adviser Mr. Rod Martin: Freshman English, College Prep Writing, Drama, National Honor Society Adviser Mr. Chuck Mercer: General Science, Earth Science, Biology. Freshman Girls Basketball and J.V. Softball Coach Mr. John Milburn: Study Hall Mrs. Gail Pierson: Resource Room Mrs. Kay Price: Switchboard Operator and Counselor's Secretary Mrs. Pauline Pruden: Home Ec. I, Home Ec. II, Advanced Sewing Mr. Tom Rachilla: Art I. Art II 104 PEOPLE LENDING A HELPING HAND to his two younger children Sarah and Daniel. Mr. Charles Mercer helps them with their coats after the var- sity basketball game at Roscommon. Mr. Mercer was one of the nine teachers who also had chil- dren attending the high school. Photo by Carrie Mieske. WHEN TRACK SEASON draws near, new members and freshmen spend practice learning the basics. Girls track coach and father Mr. James Johnson along with daughter freshman De De Johnson work on throwing the shot-put in hopes that De De will follow in the footsteps of her older sister Sally who holds the record. Photo by Carrie Mieske. “I £ is very enjoyable to have Shannon as a student, but I think of her as just another student.” Math Teacher Mr. John Blankenship Faculty and Administration 105 don’t like all the extra time I have to spend after school, but seeing the kids perform makes it all worth it.” Mr. Jim Rigling: Metal I, Advanced Metal Shop, Drafting Mr. Ralph Sedore: General Math, Computer Literacy, Pascal Pro- gramming Mr. Ronald Szewczyk: Principal Mrs. Liz Thompson: Accounting I, Accounting II, General Business, Retail Merchandising, Shorthand ! Track Coach Mr. Jim Johnson FACULTY NOT PICTURED: Mr. John Bifoss: Physical Education, Advanced Sports Mr. Richard Brown: Vice-principal Mrs. Dolores Frever: Freshman English, General Junior English, Survival English. Spanish I. Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish Club Adviser Mrs. Lynne Gellerman: Resource Room, Ski Club Adviser Miss Brenda Hancock (replaced Mr. Dan Boats at semester): Career Ed., Michigan History Mrs. Elaine Jansen: Early American History, World History, Sociology 106 PEOPLE How can you use such language? Simple! For the next 16 pages, take a look at all the languages you’ve mastered. Bet you didn’t think you knew such You attended classes in everything from the basic reading, writing and ’rithmatic to Pascal programming. Every class had its own special vocabulary which had to be mastered. Besides learning these specialized languages, you also created a few of your own. These included devising a way get out of a Saturday session or figuring out a method to con a teacher into postponing a test for the day. People Division 109 • V • • • •• LEA NEDf M0RE than ia Mrs Strause’s speech class. For her ‘‘hbw to” speech prfsentytion, so iomore Anet Grant demonst'tates how to make Care Bears out of pompons. Photo by Carrie Mieske. MATH LANGUAGE presented a problem occasionally, especially when it involved story problems. Junior Charlie Calkins receives help from teacher Mrs. Barb Blasky during the study time given in class to complete work. Photo by Terry Howell. 110 ♦ ACADEMICS ’rmnf6are ic m if i , ESSENTIALS a’ding, writing and letic. three basic tools, bet- t kfiown as the three R’s, pro- vided “the building blocks of education,” according to sopho- more Jason Mandley. They equiped students with the basic language needed to build an education. Without these basic courses other subjects would be harder to learn. “If I didn’t have algebra before I took chemistry, the class would have been impossible,” sophomore Sara Woodwyk said. Every class incorporated one ALONE IN THE HALLWAY outside Mr. Martin’s room, junior Terry Howell concentrates on memorizing his monologue in preparation for his drama exam. Drama teacher Mr. Mar tin required students to write their own two-minute monologues and then recite them for their final exam. Photo by Jodi Miller. of the three R’s, but the two most often used were reading and writing. Every class that you take requires the use of these two at sometime. The English department handled the reading and writing part of the three R’s and the importance of the subject was shown by the fact that it was required three out of four years in high school. “I can really see why these three subjects are important. They are required so many years,” junior Dina Witfoth said. Mark Williams TAKING ONE of their four tests over different novels in College Prep. Literature, juniors Jammie Pielak and Diane Archer begin their essays on The Great Gatsby. Most students fin- ished during the hour, but it took some up to two hours to finish the tests which usually consisted of three essay questions. Photo by Carrie Mieske. COMPUTERS, a branch of the math department, incorporates almost ev- ery aspect of algebra. Freshman Jon Cohee and senior Ron Elliott work on one of the many programs required in the basic computer literacy course. Photo by Karen Cronin. Reading, Writing and ’Rithmetic WHILE SENIOR MARIA SMITH per- forms her “how to speech for speech class, senior Janee Barclay goes un- der the blade. Maria explained the finer points of shaving to the second semester class of eight boys and ten girls. Photo by Carrie Mieske. WITH A SPECIAL PENCIL in hand, ju- nior Terry Howell applies his make-up lines before a performance of She’s at Sea. To save time, the boys in drama class learned to put on their own make-up. Photo by Carrie Mieske. BOYS latever . happened to ie days when girls v- T?cr d like, girls? ; They learned to cook and 'clean arid how to take care of children. But since the wom- en’s liberation movement, more and more women occupy mas- culine jobs, not to mention classes. I think that women are just joining shop classes because they want to be more like us men,” sophomore Dan Bischoff remarked. The girls offered a different opinion, though. ‘T took wood shop because I really enjoy working with wood. There is so much you can do with it,” sophomore Cindy Lou Young said. WHILE SOPHOMORE DAN BISCHOFF adds cheese to his burrito, seniors Andy Burns and Pat Johnson observe his technique. Once a week home-ec. students worked in groups of four cooking everything from full- course meals for teachers to cookies and cake for themselves. Photo by Karen Cronin. On the other hand, what happened to the stereotyped macho image usually associated with the all-American male? An all-time high of 34 boys took what has typically been considered a female class: home economics. “It is a good experience for them. They’ll learn a lot of things they’ll be able to use in the future,” sophomore Heather Blanchard said. Maybe someday, things will get back to normal and men will start acting like men and women will start acting like women again. But until then we will just have to put up with men in the kitchen and women in the garage. Vince Brown WILL 112 ACADEMICS USING AN ELECTRIC SAW, sopho- ONE OF A RECORD 34 boys in home- more Dawn Curns works on one of her ec., juftior Brent Barkway works at wood shop projects. Wood shop stu- sewing-a pair of horts. Boys in home- dents paid for th?ir own wood from ec. gained experience sewing as well which they ma e projects ranging as cooking. Photo by Carrie Mieske. from cutting block to silKoqettts of • the Playboy fenny. Students got to choose the pr4j.e ts( they madas . '• ; • • throughout the. year, hoto by Chtxi mt • • Mieske? . • •. .• • • • ’ Role Reversals • • 113 Measurement of the average kinetic energy tfife.. molecules in a ♦tfntfortn homogenous sample ’of matter. What? How about temperature? This sort of double talk was de- signed to “confuse people in the halls,” according to science teacher Mr. Jim Bischoff. “Science language isn’t really all that hard to understand as long as you don’t fall behind,” sophomore Karin Akin said. But specialized language constituted only one aspect of the science field, a class that sometimes took on the charac- teristics of other subjects. “I sometimes feel that I’m in math class instead of chemistry,” sophomore Bob Miller said. Just like science language crossed over into math, history got confused with English. History uses so much English, I sometimes need to ask my English teacher for help on reports,” senior Missy Cohee said. Students agreed that the lan- guage of history involved simpler terminology, however. “Most of the time you can use word association, whereas in science it is a little more com- plicated,” sophomore Cindy Pacini said. “Science and social studies language doesn’t even come close to the diversity of com- WHEN MR. BOALS left for a new job in Reed City in January, Miss Brenda Hancock took over his position in the social studies department. Attending her first parent-teacher conference in March, Miss Hancock talks with freshman Eric Bisballe and his moth- er. Photo by Carrie Mieske. MEASURING THEIR ACID for an experiment in Advanced Chemistry, juniors Glen Lillie. Gary Bourdow and Steve Brimmer weigh it to the nearest tenth of a gram. “Mr. Bischoff re- quires that we carry it out that far. because sometimes it can really make a difference, Glen explained. Photo by Karin Cronin. puter language,” sophomore Ja- son Mandley said. With all the for-next and if- then statements that lay the groundwork for computer pro- gramming, an average person may “misunderstand or think we’re crazy, but when you sit down and think it through, it all makes sense,” junior Terry Howell said. Though students may think that these languages sound strange, later in life when someone mentions tempera- ture, contours or bytes you’ll remember that crazy term that you thought was so stupid at the time. Mark Williams 114 ACADEMICS ADVANCED BIOL GY’ final assignment involved collecting bugs, water life and other forms of outdoor specimens. Juniors Eric Bisballe and Tammy Winchel look for one of the 40 required specimens. “I can’t believe that there are so many differ- ent kinds of bugs right around here,” Eric said. Photo by Carrie Mieske. WITH COMPUTER LANGUAGE so complex, junior Jodie Ostrom seeks help from classmates John Wycoff and Scott Maass in their computer lit- eracy class. “Sometimes it helps if you can see how other poeple program to give you an idea of where to get started,” Jodie said. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Science and Social Studies 115 ■ •• • • I • • fiunti puuxvi • SAMPLING THEIR FIRST cooking • attempt in Homc-ec. I, sophomores R«n‘e? Leuandowski and Evie JBgpeedlove test their chocolate chip copkie «lough. In addition to cookies, jstudentW coolting lessons range from simple desserts to a full course meal. Photo by Carrie Mieske. • • • . . Prt PCfICE MAKE PERFECT and it tak l 1|00 hours of practice and classroom work to become a certified cospiotologist so junior Shannon Bunn practices on a wig before going to the real thing. Cosmetology students worked at the Houghton Lake Insti tute of Cosmetology on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 116 ACADEMICS ON HIS KNEES in advanced wood •hop junior Jared Ayres pounds the last few nails into his bench. Gun racks, cabinets and tables constituted some of the choices students selected for their projects. Photo by Carrie Mieske. DRAFTING CLASS provides students with the skills to develop everything from dashboard to house plans. Junior David Taylor plans his ideal house as one of his assignments. Photo by Carrie Mieske. seniors finding after next to im- ‘Many find themselves Without, adequate preparation for what is known as the “real world.” Fortunately, with vocational classes, Kirtland programs and co-op, Houghton Lake students had an opportunity to learn im- portant technical skills needed to perform well in selected oc- cupations. Every Tuesday and Thursday 52 students participated in 11 vocational classes offered through Kirtland Community College. These classes, offered to only juniors and seniors, de- manded that students spend up to six hours a day in classes to earn three credits that make up the required twenty-one to graduate. 'T took Kirtland because it will help me in my career and I get out of school early three days a week,” said BY JOINING CO-OP senior Michelle McLain obtained firsthand experience as a receptionist at Dr. Allen Methven’s dentist office. This experi- ence enabled her to obtain a full time job at M M Installation. Photo by Carrie Mieske. senior Sean Bell who took elec- tronics. Other Kirtland offer- ings included automotive, building trades and cosmotology. For the remaining juniors and seniors who did not attend Kirtland, there were hourly classes set up within the school. Wood and metal shop, home- ec, art and drafting comprised the vocational curriculum available to students. “I like to sew and to make different things. I especially like to eat all the food we make,” junior Kim McEvers commented. These courses attracted stu- dents not only because of their practical application but also because they provided an alter- native to strictly academic classes. Students who wished to earn a little extra money along with credits could participate in co- op. Co-op students worked at local businesses on regular schedules and attended school for only a half day. All in all. no matter what their vocational choice, stu- dents found that this prepara- tion made finding work after graduation not quite so impossible. Kristin Dery Vocational Classes STUDYING CAN BE comfortable as shown by senior Charlie Cabay and sophomores Linda Chudzinski and Lisa Pawlica. The school library opens at 8:00 A.M. providing a place for stu- dents to finish homework and study before first hour. Photo by Carrie Mieske. FINDING IT HARD to get back into the swing of things after summer va- cation, senior Jodi Miller takes a quick nap during her 4A study hall. Productive use of time after three months of vacation took a few weeks to work into. Photo by Karen Cronin. s HOMEWORK do so many students £ct like homework is word, putting it off last minute ? excuses you hear are sometimes so ridiculous you have to laugh and give credit for such an imagination, and yet some excuses seem to make sense. For example, “It’s easier for me to wait until the day of my test to study because I usually remember more,” reasoned junior Theresa Jammer. When students received too much homework in more than one class, they used other class- es in which to finish it. “Some- times I have so much studying that I really don’t have time to do it all. I do what I can and then try to get the rest done during my other classes,” said the bus because the trip is so boring,” said sophomore Marcy Low. Getting homework done, one way or another, was the impor- tant thing. Some students got to school early and used that time. Others used what they felt were less important classes. Others didn’t care when or how they got it done as long as they got good grades. That leaves one last question: why don’t students do their homework at home? “We spend seven hours a day at school working and I don’t think we should have to bring it home. Home is a place where we should be able to relax and get away from the pressures of school,” concluded junior Melissa Parker. Kelley Coberley USING HIS EXTRA TIME in drama class, sophomore Dan Werner studies a monologue. Extra classtime pro- vides a place to catch up on home- work and give time for additional studying. Photo by Terry Howell. junior Becky Burdine. Putting homework off until the bus ride to school or home helped the ride seem shorter. I study whenever I can but I do a lot of my homework on 118 ACADEMICS • • • • BEFORE SCHOOL in the library, ju- nior Joe LaPrad and Chris Walsh hurry to finish forgotten homework. “I don't like to take homework home because I’d rather be doing other things,” Joe said. Photo by Karen Cronin. HALLWORK, NOT HOMEWORK. Fin- ishing up math and government as- signments, senior Stacy Southwell and junior Amber Smith try to finish before the first bell. The school halls provided an additional place for stu- dents to finish homework before school. Photo by Terry Howell. Studying 119 . • ?%.r •• •• v« MOVING CLOSER for one of the play’s more intimate scenes, sopho more Karin Akin who played Mercedes Adams takes hold of class- mate Vince Brown who had the part of Billy Budd Barton. For the musical She's at Sea, which the drama class performed four different times, these parts along with most others were double cast. Photo by Carrie Mieske. ACTING THE PART of Goldnose, ju- nior Charlie Calkins performs with Floriabunda played by senior Kelly Straight. Professor Zucchini's Travel- ing Tales combined three short stories into one performance. Photo by Carrie Mieske. DRAMA STUDENTS chose She’s at Sea for their major production in March. Junior Terry Howell, sopho- more Dan Bischoff. junior Maria Ignat, senior Birgitt Oehler and sophomore Vince Brown perform a scene on the S.S. Giddeon Wells, the setting for the musical. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 120 ACADEMICS i vaymt 1 STUFF ilized, layout, pit, r , dominant, pica, bright offstage. IThese ferms and more helped t5 direct and identify in journalism and drama. Stu- dents new to these terms found some adjustments necessary. “The terms in journalism seemed strange at first but learning them was nothing compared to the work they’re related to,” said senior Janice Harrison. Learning journalistic terms presented only one problem for staff members. They also had to learn to get along. “Each person does their own assignment but in order to make individual pages into a book we have to all work to- gether,” junior Mike Aho said. USING EXAMPLES from other yearbooks, adviser Mrs. Lynn Strause teaches students right from wrong. Sitting on the floor makes things more informal, and. being that close. 1 know they’re listening,” Mrs. Strause said. Photo by Carrie Mieske. DEADLINES DRAW NEAR as sopho- more Mark Williams puts the final touches on his copy. Approximately six spreads or 12 pages were assigned to each member of the 14 member staff. Photo by Carrie Mieske. When 12 writers joined to- gether, it became easier to go with the teamwork theory, ac- cording to sophomore Mark Williams. But with only two photographers, “deadlines seemed especially difficult,” ju- nior Carrie Mieske said. “Because we’re both girls and in the same grade it’s hard to cover all areas and I hardly ever see my house. It seems like I live in the darkroom,” Carrie added. This theory of working sepa- rate but together became nec- essary in drama as well. “We put in many hours rehearsing together but most of our lines have to be learned outside the class,” junior Terry Howell said. During the year the drama class put on three plays and performed before a total of 4, 500 people. “It’s good for us to be able to get up in front of people and Mr. Martin has made it easier because he’s more or less a coach,” sopho- more Robert Goodnow said. For the 31 students involved in producing and performing, learning the language was the easy part. “It becomes part of everyday talk, but when you have to do the actual work, it’s a lot harder than anyone real- izes,” senior editor Jane Kronner said. Amy Jenkins SINCE VEGETABLES provide the mainstay of junior photographer Carrie Mieske’s diet, Mrs. Strause’s gift of a bunch of carrots seems espe- cially appropriate. The yearbook staff held their first-ever awards dinner on June 4 at the Surrey House in Harri- son where they ate and then received humorous gifts from Mrs. Strause. Photo by Karen Cronin. Yearbook and Drama 121 f RENEWED INTEREST in the band brought larger audiences to the spring band concert where junior Craig Stouffer. sophomore Brad Gruber and junior Steve Tigard played a ‘‘New Orleans Jam £e iog.” Three other Jbancfs besides the high school too part in the concert. pUyin variety of songs, ranging from the c TsIcs t8 rock. Photo t CaV ie fieske. LEARNING HOW TO MARCH in the school parking lot, members of the band listen to the directions given by their new band director. Miss Sandra Slesinski. .Miss Slesinski revived the marchfng band in the fall and they rfearclied in January’s Tip-Up-Town I parade for the first time. Photo by j£arrie Jtfleske. • . � .• t . « 122 ACADEMICS jngins! afl and choir had th but the greatest, the one that needed to be solved, in- volved the size of these groups or rather the lack of it. Unable to solve the problem, the groups found ways to work around it. “Working together means a lot, especially when the group is smaller ’ said freshman band member Nancy Rigling. The 22 members of the band, unable to be judged in compe- tition because of their size, per- formed instead for the public at pep assemblies and also at football and basketball games. Under the direction of MSU graduate, Miss Sandi Slesinski, the band renewed its marching activities and learned a variety of new music, including con- temporary. “I had a lot of fun even though our band didn’t PERFORMANCES BY THE BARBERSHOP choir members during intermission marked something new for the Miss Houghton Lake pageant. Sophomores Dan Werner and Brady Bigford along with eighth-grader Ken Werner entertained the spectators while the judges deliberated. Barbershop members practice after school once a week usually for three hours. Photo by Carrie Mieske. have the instrumentation that a band needs to make it sound full or complete,” junior Paula Catlin said. To overcome his size problem, choir director Rod Lewis recruited members from the middle school choir when he needed extra voices. “It’s hard when people don’t want to participate but we’re lucky that members of the middle school choir are willing to help us out,” sophomore Dan Studebaker said. Unlike the band, choir par- ticipated in a district festival, receiving a division II rating with I being the highest. The band and choir doubled forces by performing together at games and graduation. “Band and choir may seem like totally different areas of music but both are brought together by the dedication and commitment it takes to make music,” freshman Gabby Calkins concluded. Kelley Coberley CRYSTAL GAYLE’S song ‘Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” featured seventh grade band members Nick Methven and Rick Petter performing saxaphone solos during the band’s spring concert. The current rebuilding of the 22 member high school band depends on members of the middle school band enrolling in band as freshmen. Photo by Carrie Mieske. REHEARSING A SONG for pops chorale, sophomore Brad Gruber and eighth-grader Joel Neorr sing their part as senior Stacey Southwell waits for her turn. Choir director Rod Lewis recruited voices from the middle school choir to help fill out his extra groups. Photo by Terry Howell. Band and Choir 123 A STUDENT SHOULD ALWAYS take McMuffin and V-8 during first hour time out for a healthy breakfast. At College Prep Literature class. Gary least junior Gary Bourdow thinks so says it’s better than being tardy, even if it involves grabbing an Egg Photo by Carrie Mieske. excuses w... • • Lgoulcln’t believe it, my Wouldn’t start. 'V u see t]ie person who • w W paper come by here? | . .’Tile office, said I didn’t need • These make up a small part • of the ingenious excuses that a teacher receives from students every day. With only five minutes between classes, students de- veloped a variety of excuses to weasel their way out of a fourth tardy, the time when they were sent to the office. “Someone knocked me down. Being dazed and confused, I stood up and it was total anarchy,” would be junior Frank Wild’s creative approach to avoiding a Friday detention after school, the punishment for excessive tardies, the most MANY STUDENTS wait until the last possible minute hoping for snow days or seeing if their mother will forget they didn’t get up. With school start- ing at 8:35, student who ride the bus from Merritt or the north shore have to get up early enough to catch the bus before 7:00 A.M. Photo by Carrie Mieske. common offense. But once a student made it to class, he needed a new set of excuses, this time to explain his grades. “All my classes are too hard. The teachers all hate me!’ junior Dan Draper explained. From saying that their little brother ate their paper to someone took my shoe on the bus,” as junior Diane Archer put it, students continued to create the most imaginative reasons for behavior. Mike Aho BESIDES BEING the athletic director. Vice Principal Mr. Richard Brown takes charge of student discipline. Freshman Scott Miles hadn’t dressed for gym class so Mr. Brown repri- manded him by giving him a warning. Students are given a warning for the first offense and a Friday session for the second. Photo by Carrie Mieske. 124 ACADEMICS BEING ON TIME assumes importance in the real world, too. Junior Kelley Coberley hurri to punch in at McDonald’s die has worked for the past year MdDfetaltTs give their employees a 24 Worn suspension for excessive taYdifes. Photo by Carrie w ‘r- • • i Excuses, Excuses, Excuses 125 'em’ - McDonald’s not only provides a popular student hangout but also employs some 19 students. During the busy Christmas season, junior Lori Watts waits on customers at her after-school job. Photo by Karen Cronin me uoa been? We’d like to know if you've taken a good look around lately. Houghton Lake’s been on the move and we’ve gone through a lot of changes in the past few years. We've added approximately 25 new businesses or owners in the past year which meant new places for you to see and to spend your money. Take a look at the next forty pages packed with ads from your old favorites as well as new businesses. We’ve squeezed in some articles on all those changes we’ve seen plus special senior parent messages. So take a look and find out more about where you’ve been! — e' i • • Office (517) 366-5196 Home (517) 366-5721 Hutson Insurance Agency, Inc. All Forms of Insurance 3538 W. Houghton Lake Dr. THERESE (TERRI) HUTSON. Agent Route 79. Box 146 WILLIAM (BILL) J. HUTSON. Agent Houghton Lake. Ml 48629 OPEN YEAR AROUND NAVAJO TRADING POST We Welcome Just Looking • MOCCASINS • SOUVENIRS • NOVELTIES • GIFTS • BLACK DIAMONDS • TURQUOISE We Specialize in Hand Made Indian Jewelry GEORGE AND JOANNE ROBERTS 1 BLOCK E OF STATE POLICE POST OWNERS 8848 W HOUGHTON LAKE DR (517) 422 3058 HOUGHTON LAKE. 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Ml 48C61 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Jimmy Howie, Owner Phone (517) 3664322 V� • 1'. _ ♦ IV ' : i ■ ’ x • - ' • : . • ' T� ’ • v : .. .. i .' ? • • ' • r- . , j % A .«• - • • ’ • • • • • Ads 129 • • • Tip-Up-Town U.S.A. ranks as Michigan’s largest winter carnival, but sometimes it doesn't feel like a winter carnival. During the first weekend of the carnival it was in the 40’s, hardly winter temperatures, said sophomore Amy Patterson, But the next weekend was completely the opposite. ‘T couldn’t believe that it was as cold as it was (0-10 degrees). The first weekend was so warm, which melted most of the snow, and when it froze again it really made the lake rough for riding with all of the ice chunks it made,” sophomore Dale Leatch said. This contrast of weather has plagued the carnival since the beginning. “In 1975 it was almost cancelled because of the ice being so thin, and in 1985 it was so cold that outside activities had to be cancelled,” commented Mr. Mike Ignat of the Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce. “Also the temperate weather conditions have caused the attendance to decline from 25,000 people to around 20,000 over a ten year period of time,” he added. Because of the presence of warm weather, the appearance of the first-ever ferris wheel on ice became doubtful, but it made its appearance at the carnival anyway. ‘The ferris wheel really made Tip- Up-Town look and feel like a carnival,” freshman Christen Moore said. Although there were warm temperatures, I still think that Tip-Up-Town was a success, just as it always has been,” concluded sophomore Bob Miller. Mark Williams CHRISTLER FUNERAL HOME INC. 6651 W. HOUGHTON LAKE DR. HOUGHTON LAKE, MI 48629 STANLEY D. 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Daily Luncheon Dinner Specials • CHARBROILED STEAKS • WEEKEND BUFFET • NOW SERVING ’2 FOR 1’ PIZZA! _ • «1 carpet furniture Hours: Monday - Thursday 3 A.M. to 6 P.M. Friday 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. Saturday 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. 1348 W. Houghton Lake Drive (One Mile West of the Blinker Light) Prudenville - Phone 517-366-7245 Ads 135 . % � • m.' ; .� • • c 9 _ • • • • «• •• .4 HOME OF THE BOBCATS o WHITE DEER COUNTRY CEUR THE 1986 HOUGHTON LAKE GOLF TEAM: Steve Mieske. Matt McClellan. Jason Broun. Coach Javoroski. Cory Czada, Andy Hejka. Larry Leszczynski. Ed Zarzyski. Ken Meigs and Bob Marsh. • « S NO-QUEEN GOOD FOOD AT GOOD PRICES 5505 West Houghton Lake Drive (M-55) (Just East of the Border of Zones 8 and 9. on the Curve) HOURS: 10:30 a m. - 11:00 p.m. 7 days a week Like a Good Neighbor STATE FARM INSURANCE ® Is There 366-5356 LAKESIDE VISION Dr. Louis E. Boggs (517) 366-7525 830 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Prudenville, MI 48651 “We Cater to Cowards” Allen R. Methven D.D.S. • Joyce Dayma-Jilek D.D.S. • 3185 West Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, Michigan 48629 By Appointment 366-9621 • •• • r - ’-m: k • • • — 49) W-a� •' • • • , ■ • 136 ADS ; ■ V r y- .• ..% ••• , : • • i. — V Congratulations Class of 1986 from SHEA'S LAKEFRONT LODGE On Beautiful Houghton Lake W. Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, MI Bob and Laura Shea 125 12th St. Prudenville, MI 48651 (517) 366-5910 — ■ -Wk. r..-:■;;• ' __ Forman Insurance Agency Bruce R. Forman Prudenville 166-7871 Basil's Service Lifetime Guarantee M-55 Prudenville 366-7110 West of Blinker SHOPS Light The Bobcats Salute the Class of Come Ride With Us [oAol SWEETS MORE STORE 3 Musketeer Folders Laces Milky Way Switzers Stickers Gummi Bears Skor Jackets Life Savers Pay Day Sweats Snickers M M’s Hats Chips Kit Kat Books Crunch Rolo Paper Twix Mars Pencils Reeses Halls . . - . ' • . T • • V v . • . + . . • • ‘ • + ■• ■ •: •V« • • Roico Mini But System V- • • • : ■ V n Wt Houghton Lake 366-5309 Roscommon 275-4034 St. Helen 389-4791 • 4L • r m, , Ad% 137 fr 7 •• • • as o •O ui a 3 z z X z Mary Ann, A precious jewel from God, may you always shine brightly. Love, Mom and Dad Tom, May your dreams come true. May you always get what you want and want what you get. Love, Mom and Dad Students open their scheduling guide year after year looking for classes which will meet their needs for college or a career. The basic learning skills of reading, writing and ’rithmetic no longer occupy the only places in the curriculum as in previous years. With new ideas and new technology came new schedules and course selections. Computers must be “ the biggest addition in our classes and society,” commented junior Charles Calkins. The use of computers in businesses has become more common, which makes learning to use one pretty important. • t School no longer teaches just reading, spelling and multiplication, but prepares a student for life, as well as future occupations. “I can barely stand going to school now! I can’t imagine going when there were 1 • no courses like gym, shop, typing or even home-ec. to break the monotony,” junior Lisa Ianatelli said. “Thank goodness for changes!” Heidi French Tina, We are proud of you and may all your dreams for the future come true for you. We love you, Squirt Mom and Dad i tr CONGRATULATIONS TODD AND THE CLASS OF ’86 May your future be all that you want it to be HOUGHTON LAKE ANIMAL HOSPITAL Jeff. Congratulations on one of your most important stepping stones in life. Love, Mom, Dad, Robie, JJ, jimmy, Shari and the rest of the family. • . .ADS « • • . • 0 • • • .«• David K. Suzor DVM Prudenville, MI 366-7711 - • v ; •' ; ; t ,� •? • ■ V .-A — ■m . - .' li ■ . V;r , .f«•) .;'.j • � f CONGRATULATES SENIORS 566-5150 oola p« • xJb'ih AjJ UtjpObjpaJi djly V o ■JFA ' ,- l ;.♦:� V. -■ • 4. ' J.V. .v.yA : j . ■•• • 1077 West Branch Rd. Prudenville, Michigan 977 W. Houghton Lake Dr. • • • Prudenville ■ • •• - . _ ©It i airl of r His and Hers Hair Care Ph. (517) 366-8553 ™ UMBERLOST Congratulationi ctouof 86 Judy Carol v Finest Mexican Food on the Lake V7 I Great Subs and Sandwiches ;c.' V ►. V V Limberlost cooks, juniors Ed Zarzyski and Brent Barkway. prepare nachos for customers. Ed and Brent work an average 20 hours a week during school. AMERICAN UNITED t; LIFE INSURANCE CO. .• • : • v T®TL. AnKB.01.CLU AUL ‘Business and Estate Conservation Through Insurance’ 1960 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 (517) 366-8223 ► : � • • Y m: 9 , • . • . • Ads 139 • a — fred's Pota! • • • •• • 422-4300 Fred Beger Owner Manager At the check out Flora Beger, Mr. Fred Beger’s mother, rings up the sale for her customer. Fred’s Total, a family business, was established in May 1981. • . . % Lowest beer prices in town Low cigarette prices ft 140 ADS • . v • . . I • ' • • v Y . f . . - • ••• .. � . • ■ ’ • «. ' V' . • £•; ♦ ,« :'r.v ■ , 1 • ' . ■ ' - V 1 ; . ••• ' i V,. - Qcu Lo4 ©0c( v9m Congratulations Seniors Dn M-55 Houghton Lake, Michigan Phone 517-422-3641 Your Pleasant Stay- Our Only Concern Econo Storage Cadhaway plumbing,heating e electrical iuppm ($enj fiavt-filuwi Relaxing in one of Cashaway’s large hot tubs, junior employee Kelly Stevens takes a break from her secretarial duties. Kelly has been working at Cashaway since the summer of 1985. 3945 W. Houghton Lake Drive 366-5422 'f;'. y-fjlA WS f .•'ti • ?• V� .V n ' .. V- i .■v ;. r� kv.. M • X S- ' . ■ f' • Ha. iVJf i :f ■ V •3 a ’V : : V « W : ' V. . • 4 . Congratulations to the Class of 19Q6 lames R. ATTORNEY AT LAW 94-55 Pro 3880 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 (517) 366-8963 Complete auto service repair Certified mechanic on duty Full service island � • . . • Ads 141 T � • . • i • •i TRAVEL LAND R.V. CENTER WE HANDLE 6 NEW LINES BEAVER, ROCKWOOD, SUNSTREAM SPECTRA, HONEY FOXFIRE 30,000 SQUARE FEET (10,000 SQ. FEET OF SHOWROOM) COMPLETE SERVICE DEPARTMENT Travel Land R.V. Center Houghton Lake, MI 48629 (517) 366-5359 NORMAL STOCK OF 50 UNITS YEAR ROUND tec Apiace FOR THE FASHIONABLE TIMES IN YOUR LIFE Ladies Apparel Sizes 3 Petile thru 52 PO. Box 338 Houghton Lake, Ml Ph (517) 366-8726 DOROTHY TROYER JEANNE HESS VKIIKARB m M-55 366-5254 CUSTOM SIGNS CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF A Rob and Peggy M :-r Wollam r Congratulates Class of ’86 ron9s Coney Island Ron’s Restaurant Congratulations Seniors m f6) oAV 3574 W. Houghton Lake Dr. 366-9079 We Deliver Hot Fast . . v.iFv: .« - « af . - •• ..; .v- f .« • v •• ■•• - ‘ ; ■ •■ • No. 1 Hunt’s Drug Store is more than just a pharmacy. They also carry the latest in camera equipment. Mr.Pat Marra, head of the photography department, shows junior yearbook photographer Karen Cronin the latest camera from Minolta. 4562 w. HOUGHTON LAKE Dir. Houghton lake mil Best Wishes Class of ’86 Good Luck Stacy Helping out with the family business, sopho- more Vince Brown works at his dad’s donut shop after school and on weekends. “It’s fun being able to choose your own schedule. Then I don’t have to worry about it interfering with my other plans. ’’Vince said. The Charlie Brown Family V Ads 143 ; v . � 9 f + ' . • ; yOURCjfORlS Arc AppRcciaXed bx, ShoRefme CenXeR OOcRcharils CONGRATULATIONS from the gang at art craft supplies warn� needlework frammg-macrarae 366-8794 FEET FIRST Congratulations SHOES Class of • 3761 B West M-55 ’86 Jordache Converse Kangaroo All-Sport CNUTRA Gym Shoes Wrangler Hikers VCITY V V « 366-9360 Your complete health food store Let CIs Be Your Sole Support 366-7000 144 ADS V V • . • • v . ; v • .• - ______________________________________ Spinning Wheel Clothing Center WRANGLER CAMPUS CHIC LEE • • . . SPECIALISTS IN COMMERCIAL AND OIL FIELD INSURANCE Northern Professional Underwriters 3765 W. Houghton Lake Dr. P.O. Box 639 Houghton Lake Shoreline Center-Next to McDonalds Sfsoftsy 366-5351 K. Peter Kuzimski Office:(517)366-9540 GMar yanne’s For the special times in your life °v ,o S y o eC Wt EngageT edd Ujg cHallmar k •. • i - . • Hours 9:30-5:30 Monday-Saturday Sunday 11-4 366-5602 Ads 145 • SUPERIOR AUTO GLASS OF MICHIGAN INC. We’re Only A Phone Call Away! •FREE Mobile Service - Serving Northern Michigan •Large Inventory of Domestic Foreign Glass •Glass Replacement For Autos, Trucks, Recreational Vehicles Heavy Equipment • Pick-up Truck Sliding Rear Windows •Sunroofs «Insurance Approved •100% Warranty on Workmanship •Locally Owned Operated 1 -800-622-4527 or (517) 366-9691 2404 W. Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, Michigan Hours: Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 noon Congratulations Class of 1986 David G. Riebschleger Architect 5184 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, Mi (517) 366-7682 SSSSSSSSSSSS3335SSSSS THE LEATHER SHOP K FINE QUALITY HANDCRAFTED LEATHER PRODUCTS Suede Leather Hats-Belts Wallets-Purses-Vests-Jackets Custom Personalized Belts '• aj .«nil Mastercard accepted fflR. V 2919 West Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, MI 48629 • 366-5138 • LEE'S Phone (517) 422-5151 AUTO PARTS 6803 W. Houghton Lake Dr Zone 7 (M- 55) ADS V- • •' f • . «-• . t V . % ' ■- . ■; ' v.- ;f • « TAM HisY MT AX MA3R5RET W. Houghton Lake Dr. - Zone 16 East of Blinder Light Prudenville, Michigan (517)366-8192 We Special Cut: Steaks, Chops, Prime Rib -rjl ■ •••. V W.t- •'p• :• X ... • v .• __________________________________________________________ _ Tiiii Tonun U. .A congratulations SENIORS Gappy’4 'TZoyaC‘IHoteC BILL LINDA CRENSHAW Owners ‘Open Year ’Round” Newly Decorated Carpeted Rooms WATERBEDS COLOR'CABLE TVHBO Restaurant Next Door Close to State Forest for Snowmobiling-Cross Country Skiing Swimming Ice Fishing . v ' •• Visa • Master Charge American Express 6585 W. Houghton Lake Dr. 422-5733 9 [ ■� '•S'.V'Li .'.,- :Lvp; ir CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS ON A JOB WELL DONE! CHEMICAL BANK NORTH Member F.0.1.C.. Equal Hous«g Lender. Equal Opportunrty Employer with four convenient locations to serve you 2500 1-75 Business Loop Grayling 15111 M-55 Prudenville 505 N. First Roscommon 8025 M-55 Houghton Lake Heights M-55 Motel 6715 W. Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Vinyl Replacement Aluminum Vinyl Replacement Windows Alside Siding - Vinyl Aluminum With Written Guarantee NORCO Windows Storm Doors Storm Windows Awnings Wood Replacement Glass Repair Hendersons Mmmwj CDid Cmst uju tXm C© 1861 W. Houghton Lake Dr. 366-5813 ;;-V A. ‘♦ • vv +r T'v V;- •v-'4 :.• '’ v ’ ' v 366-7401 .• ..ti Ads 147 - ... — • . V • • — • • , PACKER’S YAMAHA honda MOTORCYCLES SNOWMOBILES SALES SERVICE 366-7015 BRONZE STAR MOTEL Box 167 110 9th St. Prudenville, MI 48651 (517)366-7721 OPEN YEAR ROUND Kitchenettes'Cable TV Boats Motors Pontoons Ice Shanties TRAVERSE BAY WOOLEN CO. ' 1 Summer Hours 9-9 Sunday 11-4 . G-OP- Phone 366-5074 VanDRie Home Furnishings For This Area’s Largest Selection •TELEVISION •FURNITURE •BEDDING •APPLIANCES •FLOOR COVERING Flowers by Come Wire Service Available 4772 W HOUGHTON LAKE DRIVE HOUGHTON LAKE, Ml 48629 PHONE SI 7-366-9186 Doug £ Barb Lorenc WILDS 'rfu ya£u£'j HARDWARE STORES ZONE 7, HOUGHTON LAKE, MI 48629 PHONE: 422-3215 Northmen Lounge Lanet M-55 Old 27 Houghton Lake 517-422-5422 12 Lanes Video Room Large Lounge Snack Bar Pro Shop Ball Drilling 148 ADS HUB Supermarket M-55 M-18 366-7891 Hub is the only supermarket in Houghton Lake where a customer can get over-the-counter meat service. Sophomore Karen Davis checks over her department as she waits to serve a customer. It’s super busy during the summer, but it’s fun because I know everyone. It also helps being related to the store owners.” sophomore Karen Akin said. Karen, whose parents are part owners, works about eight hours a week during the school year and up to forty during the summer. The only time junior Maria Ignat finds to work during the school year is on weekends because of her participation in girls basketball, track and drama. Ma- ria works in the bakery. •• . • Ads 149 Consider the advantages, ...VI TSE Low tuition rates r 1 2. 30+ Certificate Associate in Applied Science Degree programs 3. Transfer programs Associate in Arts Associate in Science Degree programs 4. Small Classes 5. Evening Courses 6. Pleasant location 7. Friendly atmosphere Some other colleges just don’t measure up!!! COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROSCOMMON, MICHIGAN 48653 (517)275-5121 7 • • . CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ’86 OVER 20 Riteway Plumbing and Heating OF QUALITY SBRY CB 6560 M-55 St Helen, Ml 48656 Carl Jenkins-Licensed Phone (517) 389-4439 aV restaurant Open 24 hrs. Fri.-Sat. 6-10 Sun.-Thurs. Try their famous nightly buffets 422-4866 ini©rmiC€ COLONIL SANDERS RECIPE Kentucky Fried Chicken For information call KENTUCKY FRIEO CHICKEN PHONE 422-3112 M-55 1-75 EXIT U.S. 27 HOUGHTON LAKE, MI 48629 COOLBYS Family Sportswear Levi’s Jeanswear Nike Footwear PINKY'S PLAZA Jbrds . 9 ’ K DO IT CENTER r THE FRIENDLY ONES 841 W. HOUGHTON LAKE DR. PRUDENVILLE, MI 48651 (517) 366-762?________ Congratulations Stacif i (Sns pic Jttatwr 841 W. HOUGHTON LAKE DR. PRUDENVILLE, MI 48651 (517) 366-7622 LOWELL BARBARA SOUDER . • ■ . r Ads 151 Eddie, We are very proud of who you are and what you have become and what we know you’ll do with your future. John, We are proud of your track accomplishments. We want the best for you in the future. We love you. Mom and Dad odi. You’ve made us proud. We wish you the very best. We love you, Mom, Dad, Don, Ruth, Pam and Doug Terry, We are very proud of you. Love, Mom and Dad Todd, Congratulations!! We are proud of you and the person you are. We wish you the best of everything. We love you dearly. Love, Mom and Dad 152 ADS % It’s time to get up to date! Yearbooks have been modified and revised in style and pattern through the years and Houghton Lake’s is no exception. “Looking through the yearbooks from around the 70's shows just how much our book has improved. It has a lot more and better articles and pictures,” junior Regina Sussex said. In order for the yearbook to be considered journalistically sound, it must follow standards set by scholastic press associations. Even though the journalism staff has produced a four-year string of first place awards, some students still are not satified. The yearbook never has enough pictures or color. They always put those long articles in, but who wants to read them?” junior Glen Lillie commented. A plain black and white yearbook costs about $9, 000 to print 300 copies. Each page of color can cost as much as $375. And as for the copy, “People may not want to read the copy now but in a few years they might forget what something was like and they’ll be able to look back and read about it,” freshman Sharee Ringwald said. Everyone may not be pleased with the yearbooks, but considering the financial budget and journalistic standards which must be followed, “ I think the changes in the yearbook have all been for the better, ’’ junior Kerry' Lashley concluded. Amy Jenkins For VHS Movies Players 1899 W. Houghton Lk.Dr. Prudenville, Mi. 48651 366-8728 YourNumber 1 Video Rental Store • 109 LAKE PRUDENVILLE 366-7611 Behind the expanded pharmacy counter of Kronner’s Pharmacy, owners Frank Kronner and his son, Casey, stand with Casey’s daugh- ter. senior Jane Kronner. Frank and Casey, both registered pharmacists, have kept the business in the family for more than thirty years. Photo by Karen Cronin. Checking out and bagging groceries, junior Carrie Mieske and senior Janey Kronner work in tandem at the front counter of Kronner’s Pharmacy. Both Carrie and Jane work at the pharmacy as part-time summer employees. Photo by Karen Cronin. « ' Scotties House of Hairstyles 5073 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, Michigan Owner: Mary Scott Phone: 366-9148 Trophies and Engraving Athletic Equipment a-gPEEpg 103 Fred Bear Dr. Grayling, Ml 49378 Larry and Janet Raymond Ph, (517) 348-9097 Scheer Motors El o MS-5790 ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE 6577 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, Michigan Rita's FLORIST GIFTS 422-5412 YOUR EXTRA TOUCH FLORIST 6565 W. HOUGHTON LAKE DRIVE HOUGHTON LAKE Movie guide TV listings Radio highlights Style calendar Michigan briefs World briefs Stock listings Contact Sports Horse racing Classified Weather FOR HOME DELIVERY IN THE HOUGHTON LAKE AREA CALL; 366-5460 or 366-8825 SHOWERS - SHADED SITES - LAUNDRY MINI-GOLF - POOL WOODED ACRES CAMPGROUND at Beautiful Houghton Lake Michigan's Largest Inland Lake WES and JANET EVOY 2Vl Miles East, 1 Mile South of US-27 and M-55 Phone: (517) 422-3413 997 Fed. Ave. Houghton Lake, Ml 48629 154 ADS % ' .1 • '• - ‘ • r . ■ . •, ;• ••■:• v; . v. •. : • • . . ♦ , :r •' . •' • _________________________________________________________________ y..-ta; Lfj Division of EMRO Propane Company MAIN OFFICE PHONE 422 5197 RESIDENCE PHONE 366 8310 IB realtor H' wv Prwtm•� « ' tr � f to tf c Qitadtating Qfass o[ 1986 3101 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Telphone 517 366-5371 REALTY CO., REALTORS 3 OFFICES TO SERVE YOU HOUGHTON LAKE JEAN C DIDIER MICHIGAN BROKER OWNER •A; t.v... • v m V I .'• . J.’- A : V Sv 5 V • r: . V- . . ■ ‘li 7 ‘ vv -1 • B T BAIT AND SPORTING GOODS M-55, Zone 12 Houghton Lake, Ml Corner of Sheridan (517)366-5535 Doris and Tom Irvine-Proprietors Your Archery, Hunting and Fishing Headquarters Compound Bows Complete Accessories Guns-Ammo Trapping Supplies Live Bait Tackle DALE'S AUTO BODY REPAIR 6771 Houghton Lake Dr. 422-3721 The Student Center. Going to McDonald’s is almost as much a part of school as going to class. You’ve made us the place to meet, to talk, to have a good time, to celebrate your victories and help forget defeats. You’ve made McDonald’s more than just another place to eat. And that’s why, at McDonald’s, we say... IT’S A GOOD TIMEfJTJl FOR THE GREAT TASTE McDonald's of Houghton Lake 3571 W. Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake V . -r “ft • V. r t '• • ' •' •• Ads 155 Jane y, You've made us proud. We wish you every success in the • future. Love, Mom and Dad • a Tammy Jo, You have been an easy and fun young lady to raise. We wish you as much joy in the future as you have given us in the past 18 years. Love ya, Dad and Mom Congratulations! Houghton Lake's loss will be C.M.U.'s gain. Lead, follow, or get out of the way. We’re very proud of you! Love, Dad Mom 4 « • r Do you turn the TV on and fear you’re going to see another ‘‘Brady Bunch repeat? Does it seem like the senior trip will never be anything different than the traditional” Cedar Point trip? It may seem like things just never change but one look at teenager’s lifestyles throughout the past years may give you a glimmer of hope. Weekends have always been the one thing all teens look forward to. A favorite weekend spot for teenagers today is the Rock House. And after a night of dancing some teens stop in at McDonald's to get something to eat. But years ago teens danced at the Music Box, and, since McDonald's wasn’t even established in Houghton Lake until five years ago, Big Boy was one of the more popular hangouts. Another big change has been participation in school dances. The Homecoming dance, which was the only dance open to all four grades, had less than twenty percent participation last October. Years ago all students were interested in school dances. “I remember when I was in high school here in Houghton Lake that everyone went to dances. And besides that it was the work of the entire student body in decorating the gym,” said business teacher Mrs. Liz Thompson, a 1971 graduate. And talk about changes! With Elvis Presley being the teen idol, long side bums and bell-bottom, hip- hugger jeans were the “hippest outfit. These days, the day of idols like Don Johnson, Michael J. Fox, and Rob Lowe, the styles have changed to Guess Jeans, Esprit and colored highlighted hair as “bad” or “excellent,” At the time my brothers were going to school I thought they were really cool. But now bell-bottoms just don’t cut it. Things have changed and when I look back to the days of hip-hugger jeans, I’m glad they have!” senior Kim Rzycki said. Janice Harrison ... r . Carter’s 100 Pinky’s Plaza Congratulations Class of ’86 Th Tj m JpOJty stisM Located in the Heights Q00 V LL1GC jane’s BG4UTY SHOP 7510 w. hghtn Ik. ht. 422 - 5649 Open 5 Days a Week Closed Tuesdays GOOD LUCK, SENIORS! Boats arc not the only merchandise that junior Phil Spicer sells at his parents’ business. Spicer’s Boat City carries snowmobiles and sportswear in addition to their wide variety of boats. SPICER'S BOAT CITY 'SERVICE AFTER THE SALE' M-55 Houghton Lake Rt. 79, Box 89 Phone (517) 366-5382 • — • • . •� I ■ a ! : . W .. ' a • . • . ' V - • . • J. f •' ± ” i 1 . • • — • ; ■ i ROSCOMMON BANK SUBSIDIARY OF NBD BANCORP, INC. Houghton Beach Grocery 2969 W. Houghton Lake Zone 12 366-7331 Houghton Lake, MI 366-9491 2151 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Zone 13 M-55 • Roscommon • Houghton Lake • Houghton West • Mlo • Mlo North Houghton Lake, Michigan • Prudenville • St. Helen • Higgins Lake • Fairview Phone 517-366-9283 158 ADS % ••• • • — • • ■ . v V • • • • t No Matter Where You Go After Graduation You Gan Keep in Touch With The Houghton Lake Resorter The Houghton Lake cj esortef Houghton Lake P.O. Box 248 Zip 48629 Ph. 366-5341 SPECIAL STUDENT and MILITARY RATES Roscommon 603 Lake St. Zip 48653 Ph. 275-4380 Ads 'A Ten years ago, whoever thought we could bring the Detroit Lions football team into our gymnasium for a benefit basketball game, or hold track practice on an indoor track? And whoever thought we could bring in theater and dance ensembles from Interlochen and Michigan State University? Well, ten years ago no one thought we could because it was impossible. The reason? Simple. We didn’t have the 5.3 million dollar school we have now. The 5.3 million dollar school complete with an auditorium with seating capacity for 640, a 2800 seat BERG-MARTIN INSURANCE • % • I gymnasium with a balcony, indoor track and weight room and a cafeteria with table seating for 300. Due to rapid population growth in the mid-1970's, school administrators and board members decided to begin construction on that 5.3 million dollar high school, with a student capacity of 800, more than double the old school's capacity of 375. Construction began April 8, 1977, and by September 7, 1978, the doors opened for school. Students went from study hall classes held in the cafeteria to a designated study hall classroom, from the Snoball talent competition in the gym to the auditorium, and from choir practice in the band room to a choir room complete with risers. “It was like night and day. a difference between a Volkswagon and a Cadillac because all of a sudden we had all of this space,” Principal Ron Szewczyk commented. Jane Kronner Surplus, Inc. LIFE-HOME-CAR BUSINESS INSURANCE Discount Auto and Snowmobile Parts Charles Berg-Agent 777 W. Houghton Lake Drive Prudenvllle, Ml 48651 (517) 366-5135 (517) 422-5182 West Branch Oscoda DICK’S POWER EQUIPMENT 345-2862 The Entire Charbonneau Family Welcomes You To FAMILY si RESTAURANT i881 IriJ. JlcJze, jb Uae 366-7335 SMORGASBORD DAILY Complete Menu - Take Out Pinconning Alpena 160 ADS • • W , ■ % ■. 4 • • 1-.____■______ v : • x:; ■ , ■ . . si: —-------s-------■ ■ ■ ■ ■ '---L:__:__ Congratulations Seniors Vr. .hM. Bsatd®ut.T?PS Professional Corporation Tel. (517) 366-8643 90 Silver Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 .• V CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF '%b 6726 W. HOUGHTON LAKE DR. 422-5082 Eagles are People Helping People Fraternal Order of Eagle? Aerie No. 3201 Houghton Lake .'■ ••• � • � •«.. ’. ; • y . .. ■'V- •;'r • v ;V. ■ • • • V Terry’s Pharmacy employs Caroline Elsholz, one of two full-time pharmacists, for all your prescription needs. Houghton Lake Easy Mix 422-3531 942 Federal Ave. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Congratulations Class of ’86 Beckmans Sporting Goods 4015 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Zone 11 Houghton Lake, Michigan 48629 Telephone 517-366-5587 . .- • . t. ; ‘ A 161 CONGRATULATIONS HOUGHTON LAKE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ’86 from E V, Incorporated CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES Holland, Michigan 616 392-2383 It was a pleasure to make your schools more comfortable and energy efficient for your final year at HOUGHTON LAKE! Good Luck In Your Future Endeavors! , y: '• ■ cUv« Spine is the Human Switchboard controlling Health.... Dr. Leonard G. Winchel, B.S., D.C. Houghton Lake Chiropractic Clinic 3508 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Zone 12 (M-55) Houghton Lake, Ml 48629 Phone: (517) 366-7447 ■:a' THE PARTS PEOPLE Ads 163 • •. • • • _______________ ROSCOMMON COUNTY HERALD NEWS Serving Our Friends Since 1875 • “ Northeastern Buyers Guide P.O. Box 58 Prudenville, Michigan 48651 Phone 366-8341 plNKy5 pLAIA, HOOit TOM LK. H 22-5173 opsw DAIUY AX- II A. '-I. JEWELERS Landstrom’s Black Hills Gold Art Carved Class Rings The Class Ring too good to get in class Orange Blossom Diamond Engagement Rings Seiko Watches and Clocks Next to Noah’s Waterbeds in Prudenville Open daily 10-5:30 366-7939 STEAK SEAFOOD COCKTAILS AfcY 6CK 4329 S. Gladwin Rd. Prudenville, Ml 48651 (517) 366-5031 Operated by Tom Julie Wareck r f Robatom Publication Ask Us About Your Custom Imprinted Sportswear Needs! Shirts, Jackets and Hats 366-8470 164 ADS • Heights Manam Jet Ski Rentals 900 Lakeview Avenue 422-5712 t Boat Rentals CUt Hi Eiw'j Vittles ’n Fixin’s “to” your likin’ Greg ’n Jeri “Your Hosts” SEP Systems Consulting Programming Phone (517) 366-8569 If Busy 366 8381 1970 WEST HOUGHTON LAKE DRIVE Congratulations Class of ’86 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ’86 HOUGHTON LAKE POST 75 The Best Dressed Students Shop at V {The tyloTheb ,Ti 9e cfl t FAMILY HT' FEDERAL jM| lb SAVINGS JFTnf The Money Place’ Across from Houghton Lake High Houghton Lake 5213 W. Houghton Lake Drive 366-5327 V y ■ •i ' ‘f -7 '• V.. • . Ads 9 • ■ S t • .• | Glancing at the showcase, senior Todd Fisher and junior Jodie Ostrom look at the selection of rings and necklaces at Davis Jewelers. Davis Jewelers carries a wide variety of rings as well as necklaces and watches. ■ If You Don’t Know Diamonds Know Your Jeweler s While juniors Jeneen Piche and Glen Lillie look through the gemscope at stones, Davis Jeweler’s Mr. Jim Shepler explains the technique of selecting and mounting diamonds. Davis Jewelers also carries a variety of unusual crafted stone rings. Display cases full of lead crystal attract juniors Mike Aho and Kristin Dery. Davis Jewel- ers has been crafting and selling jewelry and fine gifts for 45 years. GRADUATE GEMOLOGfSTS 235 Michigan Ave. Grayling, Michigan (517) 348-5111 ’ SOHN SUPPLY NORTHERN MICHIGAN'S LARGEST SUPPLY HOUSE P.O. Box 665 117 Beech St. (517) 422-3515 (517) 422-3522 L.L. Burnside q AC SCcasca A OV'SlON O� AiNNiBAGO NOUS tS •€ TRUCKS Motorhomes RV’s Trucks © COACHMEN R.V. CENTER R.V. STORE-Service Center -Houghton Lake- (517) 366-8988 if. a 366-5250 RAADAU LUfflBER “For All Your Building Needs” tV r Transamerica Title Insurance THE ABSTRACT CO. P.O. BOX 275 5357 WEST HOUGHTON LAKE DRIVE HOUGHTON LAKE. MICHIGAN 48629 ABSTRACTS - TITLE INSURANCE TITLE SEARCHES - ESCROW SERVICE PHONE: (517)366-8981 MARIE VELGOS. JOHN E. ROSCZYK. MANAGER ABSTRACTING AND TITLE ATTORNEY V) P.O. Box 188 Houghton Lake Heights, MI 48630 422-5155 1R LumW • V;-' •• . ADVERTISERS’ INDEX ABSTRACT COMPANY......167 ACTON'S MOTEL COTTAGES.....128 ALL SHORE HEATING......129 ANDERSON ASSOCIATES...139 ARNIE’S.......144 ARROW HOMES...158 B T BAIT.....155 BASIL’S MAXI MUFFLER......137 BECKMAN'S SPORTING GOODS........161 BIG OAK MOTEI.128 BOBCAT BOOSTERS.133 BOURDOW. WM„ DDS..........161 BRONZE STAR MO- TEL..........148 BROWNIE'S RESTAURANT...151 BUCCILLI’S....163 BUENA VISTA...128 BURNSIDE GMC..167 CAPPY'S ROYAL MO- TEL..........147 CAR PLACE......131 CAROLYN'S BOOK NOOK.........130 CARTER’S IGA..157 CASHAWAY......141 CHALET MOTEI..128 CHALIFOUX RE- SORT ........128 CHARBONNEAU'S FAMILY RESTAURANT...160 CHARLIE BROWN DONUTS.......143 CHEMICAL BANK NORTH........147 CHET N' EM’S OTHER PLACE........165 CHRISTIE’S NEXT TO NEW..........131 CLOTHES RACK..132 CLOTHES TREE..165 COOLEY’S......151 COYLE'S ' RESTAURANT..129 CUSTOM SIGNS..142 DALE’S AUTO PARTS........155 DAVIS JEWELERS.166 DEAMUD. JAMES R.. ATTY.........141 DETRAY REALTY...155 DETROIT NEWS....154 DICK’S POWER EQUIP- MENT.........160 E V INCORPORAT- ED...........162 ELIAS BROTHERS..135 ERNIE’S MUFFLER SHOP..........132 FAMILY FEDERAL SAVINGS.......165 FAMILY MEAT MAR- KET 147 FEET FIRST 144 FLOOR STORE 139 FLOWERS BY LORENC 148 FORD’S HARDWARE 151 FORMAN INSUR- ANCE..........137 FRED’S TOTAL..140 FREELAND, THEO- DORE. DDS...131 FUELGAS.......155 GAIL’S LAKEWOOD INN.........141 GASLITE MANOR.151 GLEN’S SUPERMAR- KET.........141 GOLD RUSH JEWEL- ERS.........164 HACKER'S HONDA Sc YAMAHA.......148 HAIR PORT.....158 HAIREM BEAUTY SA- LON.........132 HAIRITAGE SHOPPE130 HAIRLOFT......139 HAMP AVIATION.131 HEIGHTS MARINA...165 HENDERSON-MCLAIN ALUMINUM.....147 HER PLACE.....142 HOLIDAY INN OF HOUGHTON LAKE.........168 HOLIDAY ON THE LAKE INC.....132 HOUGHTON BEACH GROCERY......158 HOUGHTON LAKE ANIMAL HOSPI- TAL...........138 HOUGHTON LAKE BLOCK CO....161 HOUGHTON LAKE CHAMBER OF COM- MERCE ......135 HOUGHTON LAKE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC........163 HOUGHTON LAKE EA- GLES.........161 HOUGHTON LAKE RA- DIATOR.......128 HOUGHTON LAKE RE- SORTER.......159 HUB MARKET......149 HUNT’S DRUG STORE.........143 HUTSON INSUR- ANCE.........128 IRISHMAN’S SHAN- TY...........130 JANE’S BEAUTY SHOP..........157 JOHNSON REALTY ...132 K’S HAIR KARE...128 KENNEY’S STUDIO...131 KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN.......151 KIRTLAND COMMUNI- TY COLLEGE...150 KORBINSKI’S LAKE VIEW MO- TEL ....... -J33 KRONNER S PHARMA- CY...........153 LAGOON RESORT !”!i28 LAKESIDE PARTY STORE.........129 LAKESIDE VISION .. .136 LARUE’S KILKARE....142 LEATHER SHOP....146 LEE’S AUTO PARTS..146 LIMBERLOST.....139 LINDA’S PAINT PA- PER PALACE...132 LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZ- ZA...........164 M-55 MOTEL.....147 M-55 PRO.......141 MARTIN INSURANCE AGENCY........160 MARYANNE’S HALL- MARK.........145 MCDONALD’S......155 MEL BANKOV PRINT- ING..........128 METHVEN, ALLEN. DDS...........136 MICHIGAN STATE PO- LICE.........165 MIERING, RONALD C.. ATTY..........131 MONARCH TRAVEL.131 MOVIE OUTFITTERS...130 MR. L’S.......146 MCGLINTIC AND MCCLINTIC. OPTOM- ETRISTS .....132 NAVAJO TRADING POST.........128 NBD ROSCOMMON BANK.........158 NORTHEASTERN BUY- ERS GUIDE....164 NORTHERN PROFES- SIONAL UNDER- WRITERS......145 NORTHWAY LANES.148 NOSS, MARK. D.0.131 NUTRA CITY....144 O’CONNELLS RESTAURANT....139 OLIVER S HOUSE OF CARPETS......135 PEAR TREE.....157 PLACE'S ACCOUNTING....132 PORATH CONTRACT- ING..........135 R H SPORTS...154 RANDALL LUMBER CO...........167 RAY’S AUTO PA RTS. 163 REDMAN INSUR- ANCE...........154 RIEBSCHILEGER AR- CHITECTURE...146 RITA’S FLORIST.154 RITEWAY PLUMBING AND HEATING...151 ROBATOM PRINT- ING..........164 ROCKIN’ CHAIR..142 RON’S CONEY ISLAND Sc RESTAURANT ....142 ROSCO MINI BUS SYS- TEM ...........137 ROSCOMMON HER- ALD NEWS.....164 SCALAWAGS.....135 SCHEER MOTORS..154 SCOTTIE S HOUSE OF HARISTYLES....154 SEARS.........145 SELEGA. FRANK. DDS..........131 SHAYNE TRAILER COURT........139 SHEA’S LODGE...137 SHORELINE PRINT- ING..........167 SHOWTIME VIDEO...152 SKIP’S LOUNGE...135 SNO-QUEEN......136 SOHN SUPPLY....167 SOUTH SHORE ANI- MAL HOSPITAL.131 SPICER’S BOAT CITY..........157 SPINNING WHEEL....144 STATE FARM INSUR- ANCE...........136 STATE WIDE REAL- TY...........129 STEURNOL FUNERAL HOME..........133 STOUFFER’S APPLI- ANCE WORLD...158 SUE’S BEAUTY SHOP..........130 SUPERIOR AUTO GLASS.........146 SURPLUS.........160 SWEETS MORE STORE.........137 SYKES CHEVROLET.133 SYSTEMS CONSULTING PRO- GRAMMING........165 TERRY’S PHARMA- CY...........161 TIP’S BODY SHOP.133 TIRE TOWN USA..147 TOMMY’S DRY DOCK..........164 TRAVEL LAND.....142 TRAVERSE BAY WOOL- EN CO........148 TREASURE CHEST GIFT SHOP.....132 U.S. MARINE CORPS.........132 VAN DRIE’S FURNI- TURE.........148 WHITE DEER COUNTRY CLUB ...136 WHITEHEADS RESTAURANT....129 WILD’S TRUE VAL- UE ..........148 WJGS RADIO.....134 WOODED AREA CAMPGROUND....154 ZA SHOP.........142 Who Would Do Such a Thing?. the 1986 Houghton Lake High School Yearbook, was printed by Inter-Collegiate Press. 6015 Travis Lane. Shawnee Mission. Kansas, using offset lithography. Three hundred and fifty copies were sold at $18 per copy. All 176 pages were printed on eighty pound Warrenflo. The cover was silk screened on litho cloth in PMS colors 166 C. 213 C. 130 C and Process Blue then laminated. All spot color in the book is done in percentages of PMS 213 C. All type for body copy and captions consisted of 6, 8, 10. 12. 14. and 18 point Ballardvale and Ballardvale Italic and 8 and 10 • • . • • point Souvenir and Souvenir Bold. Type was prepared with the use of a Xerox 820-11 computer and ICP’s Typestar 2000 telecommunications program. Main headline type on the cover, endsheet. title page and division pages was Freestyle Script. Student life used Enviro for the main head and Ballardvale for all other type. Sports used Ivy League and Ivy League Open for headlines and subheads. On the scoreboards, a combination of Kaufmann Bold and Gold Rush was used. In the people section. Squire Bold was used in the headlines. All other type was Ballardvale. The headlines in the academic section were a combination of Balloon Extra Bold and Highlight. Side quotes in the section were done in Kaufmann Bold. Feature heads in the ads section were done in Helvetica Italic. The staff wishes to thank all those people who made this book possible. Special thanks to Nancy Ruth Patterson who unknowingly provided us with our theme during one of her lectures at Ball State. Thank you also to Bonnie Horne. Cathy Craghead, Judi Coolidge, John Cutsinger, Terry Nelson and the instructors and staff at Ball State for helping us with knowledge and ideas. Thank you also to our ICP representative. (continued on page 173) • 1986 YEARBOOK STAFF: Front Row: Denice Doepker, People and Academics Editor Stacy Eckstorm, . • Student Life Editor Jane Kronner, Ja- nice Harrison. Heidi French. Amy • . Jenkins. Kelley Coberley. Kristin Dery. Second Row: Photography Editor Carrie Mieske. Sports Editor Jodi Mill- er, Adviser Lynn Strause. Karen Cro- ' nin. Back Row: Mike Aho, Vince . Brown. Business Manager Mark Wil- liams. Photo by Claudia Kiffner. • 4 v •• Advertiser's Index Colophon , v ? © STUDENT SENATE: Front Row: Jammie Pielak, DeDe Johnson, Amy Patterson. Mike Aho, Eric Noonan.Back Row:Shanon Blankenship, Sara Woodwyk, Kelly Straight, Jane Cowdrey, Tami Bowman. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Front Row: Charlie Calkins, Carrie Mieske, Heidi French. Jim O’Toole, Missy Davis, David Deamud, Andy Hejka, Phillip Spicer, Maria Ignat, Jeneen Piche, Jane Cowdrey, Kellie Stevens, Kim Dinsmoore, Jammie Pielak, Jodie Ostrom, Chris Walsh. Back Row: Jane Kronner. Denice Doepker. Janice Harrison, Kelly Straight, Jodi Miller, Ted Schuneman, Todd Fisher, Doug Swartz, Stacy Eckstorm, Michelle Miller, Tami Bowman. Marie Miller. DRAMA: Front Row: Bob Goodnow, Jammie Pielak, Vince Brown, Maria Ignat, Karin Akin. Heather Blanchard, Shelley Yennior. Back Row: Dan Werner. Dan Bischoff, Terry Howell, Kim Dinsmoore, Missy Boyersmith, Charlie Calkins. Not Pictured: Ted Schuneman, Birgitt Oehler, Kelly Straight, Stacy Eckstorm. abe a u ACADEMICS 108-125 Acklev, Kristie (9) 69. 89. 171, 172 Adamczyk, Trina (9) 89 ADMINISTRATION 104- 107 ADVERTISEMENTS 126- 169 | ADVERTISERS INDEX 169 Aho, Michael (11) 8, 15, 89. 104, 121, 166, 169. 170 Akin, Karin (10) 9, 16, 21. 25, 5Anderson, Diana 89 Anderson, Lisa (12) 43. 76. 77. 100 Apps, Judy (10) 89 Archer, Diane (11) 21, 42. 89, 97, 111, 124 ATTITUDES 50,51 Ayres, Jared (11) 89. 117, 171 Baese, Loretta (10) 89 Bailey. Jon (9) 49. 89 Bailey. Lianne (10) 88,89 Bakara, Mary (12) 24, 25, 36, 77. 81 ' Bailey, Tina (12) 12. 35. 76, 77. 86. 138 [BAND 122, 123, 171 iBarclay. Janee (12) 77. 112 Jarkway, Brent (11) 12. _ 33, 47, 89. 113 IBASEBALL 70, 71 'BASKETBALL 52. 53. 54. 55, 60, 61. 62. 63 Bates. Kenneth (11) 89. 101 Bates. Kristi (10) 89 Baughn, Kris (12) 77. 172 Bauknecht. Eric (12) 77 Beaver, Terry (12) 47, 77. . 152 Beckwith, Dawn (9) 89, 172 Bedell, Cindy (secretary) 104 BELIEVING 20. 21 Bell. Sean (12) 47. 117 Benjamin. Beth (9) 89, 172 Benjamin, Marge , (counsellor) 104 Bennett. Dale (10) 172 Metz, Lisa (9) 89 (Betz, Paul (10) 70. 71. 89, 90 .diddle, Donald (9) 89 'Bifoss, John (teacher) 39 (Bigelow, Edward (EMI) i 89 LBigford, Brady (10) 71, 89, 123, 171, 172 Bisballe, Eric (11) 35. 89. 114, 115 Bisballe, Kurt (9) 63, 71. 89 Bischoff, Dan (10) 49. 89, 112, 120, 125, 171 Bischoff, James (teacher) 104, 114 Bishop, Yvonne (10) 89 Biskner. Brian (11) 89 Blanchard. Heather (10) 89, 112, 171 Blanchard, Thomas (10) 27, 49. 63. 67. 89 Blankenship. John (teach- er) 46. 47. 61. 105, 107 Blankenship, Shanon (10) 54, 55, 66, 67, 89, 170, 171 Blaskv. Barb (teacher) 104, 110 Blasky, Mike (teacher) 88. 104 Blodgett. Deborah (9) 67, 89. 171 Boals, Dan (teacher) 47 Boals, Mark (10) 48. 49. 89 Bopp, Bruce (11) 46, 93 Bourdow, Gary (11) 3, 13, 32, 35, 46, 47. 61, 89, 114, 124 Bowman. David (10) 49. 89 Bowman, Suzie (10) 90 Bowman, Tami Jo (12) 23, 24. 29, 30. 56. 69. 77. 156, 170 Boversmith. Missv (11) 69. 171 BOYS BASKETBALL 60- 63 BOYS TRACK 66. 67 Bradley. Renee (10) 23. 90. 172 Bradley, Ronda (10) 90 Breedlove, Evie (10) 38, 90. 116 Brimmer. Steven (11) 13, 90. 114 Brown. Jason (10) 16. 56, 63. 90 Brown, Leslie (12) 69, 172 Brown, Richard (vice principal) 30. 125. 107 Brown, Rhonda (9) 90 Brown, Vince (10) 49, 61. 71. 72, 90, 120, 143, 169, 171 Brown. William (91 90 Browning, Richara (9) 71, 90 Buchanan, Kim (10) 90 Bunn, Shannon (11) 90, 116 Burdine, Becky (11) 42, 89, 118, 172 Burdine. Dwight (10) 90. 100 Burgis, Mike (10) 6. 49, 63. 90 Burney. Sean (12) 82 Burns. Alan (10) 90 Burns. Andrew (12) 47. 112 Bums. Jeff (12) 76, 77 Burnside, Jim (12) 77 Butson, Lisa (11) 90 urns D'e Cabav, Charles (12) 77. 118 Cabav. Georgina (11) 35. 90 Calkins, Charles (11) 5. 40, 90, 120, 138, 170, 171. 172 Calkins, Gabrielle (9) 55. 68. 71. 90, 123, 172 CAMPS 10. 11 Canfield. Lylenette (10) 23. 38. 54. 55. 90, 171 Carrick, Brian (12) 64, 77 Carrick, Mark (11) 64. 90 Caster, Calvin (9) 44, 49. 67, 90 Caster. Kari (11) 18. 23. 26. 58. 90. 173 Catlin, Paula (11) 15. 90, 94. 123, 171 CHALLENGER 38 Chanda, Tina (9) 56, 90, 175 CHEERLEADERS 58. 59. 172, 173 Chidester, Randi (11) 12, 30, 56. 90, 173 CHOIR 122, 123, 171. 172 Chrispell, Evert (10) 90 Chrispell, Michael (11) 90 Chudzinski, Linda (10) 90. 118 CLOSING 174-176 Coberley. David (9) 90 Coberley, Kelley (11) 90. 125, 169 Coger, Jason (9) 90 Coger, Matthew (9) 90 Conee, Jon (9) 38. 48. 71, 90. Ill Cohee, Melissa (12) 77, 114, 171. 172 Cole, Sheridan (11) 46, 47. 70. 71, 90 Cole. Sherie (9) 69. 91, 172 Colman, Andrew (10) 91 COLOPHON 169 Cook, George (10) 9, 23 Cook, Michelle (9) 91 Cooper, George (10) 91 CO-OP 116.117 Coppernoll, Lisa (10) 91 Couch, James (9) 91 Couch, William (11) 103 Cowdrey, Jane (11) 91, 95, 127, 170 Cowles. Eric (11) 46, 47, 91 Crambell, John (10) 91 Cronin, Karen (11) 2, 10, 21, 27, 32, 69, 91, 143, 169 Crawford. Daniel (EMI) 91 Crystal, Brian (9) 49, 91 Crystal, Jeff (11) 91, 93 Curns. Dawn (10) 91. 113 Czada, Cory (10) 8. 56, 63. 91 Danes, Gerald (10) 91 Danes, Michael (10) 91 DATING 26, 27 Davidson, Gary (11) 91 Davis, Jamie (10) 91. 170 Davis, Karin (10) 91 Davis. Melissa (11) 91. 126, 127, 149, 170 Dawson, Alice (9) 91. 171 Deamud, David (11) 10, 91. 170, 171 Decker. James (12) 78 Decker, Russell (10) 91 Dee ley, Kris (9) 6. 91, 172 Dehotf, Elgin (9) 91 Delisle, Joann (9) 91 Denboer, Jeffrey (12) 78. 138 170 INDEX Dery, Kristin (11) 8. 58, 91, 166, 169, 173 DEVOTION 64, 65 Dilts, Robert (12) 71, 78 Dinsmoore, Karla (10) 55. 66. 67. 91. 171 Dinsmoore. Kimberly (11) 23, 40, 41. 53. 55. 69. 91. 170, 171, 173 Doane, Stephanie (9) 91 Doepker, Denice (12) 31. 64, 78. 92. 156, 169. 170. 173 Dotson. Kimberley (11) 41. 91 DRAMA 120. 121, 171 Draper. Daniel (11) 62, 91. 125 Dusseau, Michele (10) 69, 91 Eckstorm, Shari (9) 1, 51, 55, 67. 91, 173 Eckstorm. Stacy (12) 1, 4, 17, 23. 24, 25. 28. 34. 36. 52. 53. 78. 79. 82. 84, 156. 169. 170 Eckstorm, Linda (Coach) 55 Edwards. Michael (9) 92 Eisenhardt. Karen (10) 92 Elford, Edward (9) 92 Elliott. Ronald (12) 36. 61. 64, 71, 72. 78. 87. Ill Ellsworth, Diane (11) 92 Emmons. Alden (10) 92 Emmons. Lyonel (9) 92 ENGLISH 110. Ill Eno, William (10) 92. 170 Ensing. Lois (9) 92 Evans, Shaun (10) 92 EXCUSES 124. 125 FACULTY 104-107 FADS FASHIONS 41 Fagerlie, Steve (11) 25, 47. 64 Farley. Dean (12) 92. 171, 172 FARM AID 42 Farrier. Michael (12) 78. 98 FAVORITES 43 FEARS 18. 19 Fick, Joseph (12) 78 Fischer. Annette (11) 92, 119 Fischer. Bernice (9) 69, 92, 97. 103, 172 Fischer. Dana (9) 92 Fisher. Edward (9) 92 Fisher. Todd (12) 27. 37, 47. 60. 61. 67. 96. 100. 108, 152, 166, 170 FITTING IN 16. 17 FOOTBALL 22, 23. 46. 47. 48. 49 Forbes. Ron (10) 49. 92 Foreman. Caraly (12) 36, 78 Foreman. Charlie (10) 48. 49. 50. 62. 63, 92 Forman. Daniel (10) 49. 71 Forman, Eric (10) 49, 67, 92 Foster, Brenda (10) 92 Foulkes, David (12) 31. 36 Fowler. Ralph (11) 92 Fox. Brian (10) 92 Fox. Joel (9) 92 Frazho, George (10) 92 Frederick, Jeremy (9) 92 French, Heidi (11) 58. 67. 92. 94. 169. 170, 173 FRESHMAN BASKET- BALL 62. 63 FRESHMEN 88-103 Frever. Dolores (teacher) 170 Gawthrop. Christine (10) 56. 92. 103 Gawthrop, Kristopher (12) 33. 47. 78. 82. 103 Gee, Wanda (Resource Room Aid) 104 GETTING IN TROUBLE 32 33 Gibbs, Jennifer (9) 171, 172 Gifford. Calvin (10) 92 Gifford. Ellen (11) 18, 92 Gillett. Heather (9) 46. 92. 172 GIRLS BASKETBALL 52- 55 GIRLS TRACK 66, 67 GOLF 56. 57 Gonzalez. Joseph (9) 67. 92 Good, Suzanne (10) 92 Goodnow, Robert (10) 40. 92. 121, 171 Gorte, Lisa (10) 92 GRADUATION 36, 37 GRADUATION RE- QUIREMENTS 38 Grant, Anet (10) 55. 92. 110 Greene. Timothy (9) 49. 67. 94 Griffin. Tom (9) 94 Griffith. Victor (EMI) 94 Gross, Nicole (11) 14. 58. 65. 94. 173 Gruber. Brad (11) 49. 90. 94. 122, 123, 171. 172 Guest, Holly (9) 94 Gruenburg, Jane (teacher) 104 Guilford. Greg (10) 94 Guldner, Mitzi (10) 56. 94. 172 GYMNASTICS 56. 57 Hacker, Corey (9) 49. 62. 63. 67. 94 Hacknev. Ann (9) 94 Hall. Wayne (11) 78. 87 Hamilton. Penny (10) 18. 94 Hancock. Brenda (teach- er) 114 Hancock. Donald (11) 94 HANDS ACROSS AMERICA 42 Harrison. Janice (12) 18. 24, 28. 37, 78, 81, 121. 169. 170 Harrison. Rebecca (9) 94 Head. Debbie (12) 36 Head. Mark (10) 71. 94 Heine, Tim (10) 63, 94. 115 Hejka. Andrew (11) 41. 56. 94. 96. 170 Henderson. Cave (9) 94 Hendrix. Monica (10) 94 Henning. Roddv (10) 49. 63, 67. 94 Hem. Peter (10) 94. 170 Hick. Harold (EMI) 94 Hinds. Cheryl (12) 78, 171 Hines, John (12) 67. 152 HOMECOMING 24. 25 HOME-EC. 116. 117. 118. 119 HOMEWORK 112. 113 Hoover, Brett (10) 94 Hoover, Duane (9) 94 Howell, Terry (11) 40, 41. 94. 111. 112. 114. 120. 121. 122. 171. 172 Hunt. Arthur (12) 78 Hunt. Heather (10) 94 ' f dr d’8 j Ianitelli. Lisa (11) 94. 95. 138 Ignat. Maria (11) 6. 46. 52. 53. 63. 67. 94. 98. 120. 149. 170. 171 Jammer. Bill (10) 71. 94 Jammer. Theresa (11) 17. 69, 118 Jarvis. Susan (9) 94, 173 Javoroski. Adam (9) 94. 104 Javoroski. Peter (teacher) 56. 104 Jenkins. Amv (11) 42, 94. 169 Jobin, Chad (12) 61. 80 Johnson. Deanna (9) 21. 67. 94. 105. 170. 171. 173 Johnson. James (Teacher) 37. 67. 104. 105, 106. 108 Johnson. Patrick (12) 80. 112 JUNIORS 88-103 JUNIOR-SENIOR BAN- QUET 34. 35 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM 28. 29. 34. 35 JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL 70. 71 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL 54. 55. 62. 63 JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL 48. 49 JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL 68. 69 Jury, Jack (Counselor) 104 Kauffman. Angel (11) 94 Kauffman. Chris (12) 80 Keller. Keith (11) 73, 94 Kelly. Natalie (10) 94 Kern. Sue (9) 94 Kick. Brenda (11) 96 Kiffner. Claudia (secre- tary) 104 Kilbourn, Michelle (12) 92 Kilburn, Bryan (9) 96. 100 Kingman. Christopher (12) 47. 80 KIRTLAND CLASSES 116. 117 Knapp, James (12) 80. 100 Korbinski, Ed (12) 80. 152 Korbinski. Rodney (11) 96 Koscielecki. Kevin (11) 96 Kowalski. Kevin (11) 96 Kramer. Jack (teacher) 48. 49. 67. 104, 107 Kronner. Jane (12) 10. 11. 37. 80. 121. 153. 156. 169. 170. 173 Kuzimski, Kurt (11) 100 Labar, Scott (11) 96 Laginess, Laurie (10) 96 Lane. Jerry (coach) 53 LaPraa. Joseph (11) 96. 119 LaRoqtie. Indi (11) 17,96 Lash, Frecirick (9) 96 Lashlev, Kerry (11) 96. 152 Lawrence. Dawn (9) Lawrence. William (EMI) 96 Lawson. Erihk (9) 96.108 Leach. Dale (10) 63. 96. 130 LEGACY 6. 43 SPANISH CLUB: Front Row: Shelly Nichols, Shanon Blankenship, Peter Hern. Bill Eno, David Deamud, Jammie Davis, Wendy Thornton, Suprena Wilson, Angela Plackowski. Mrs. Frever. Back Row: Phillip Spicer, Sara Woodwyk, Shawn Evans. Cindy Pacini, Kelly Straight. Jeneen Piche, Jane Cowdrey, Tami Bowman, Mary Maki, Jeff Stewart. BAND: Firat Row: Jason Mandley, Craig Stouffer, Brian Mor- gan, Nancy Rigling, Debbie Blodgett, David Deamud, Don Metkiff. Second Row: Jared Ayres, Cindi Pacini, Karla Dinsmoore. Christen Moore. Kathe Mercer, Missy Shipp. Steve Tigard, Greg Roberts, Lylenette Canfield. Back Row: Alice Dawson, Shanon Blankenship. Paula Catlin, Jennifer Gibbs. Brad Gruber, Deanna Johnson, Michelle Swanson. BARBER SHOP: Dan Werner, Brady Bigford. Dan Studebaker, Joel Neorr, Ken Werner. Brad Gruber, Charlie Calkins, Terry Howell, Dean Farley. BEAUTY SHOP: Amber Smith. Stacy Southwell. Amy Southwell, Kristy Ackley. Missy Cohee, Heather Neorr, Chris Stead. Sharee Ringwald. Index 171 POPS CHORALE: Front Row: Amber Smith, Ken Werner, Leslie Brown Second Row: Christen Moore, Amy Southwell. Chris' Stead, Shelley Yennior, Stacy Southwell, Sharee Ringwald, Missy Cohee, Maria Smith, Kristy Ackley, Heather Neorr Back Row: Dan Werner, Brady Bigford, Dan Studebaker, Dean Farley. Brad Gruber, Terry Howell, Aaron Smith, Charlie Calkins, Joel Neorr. CONCERT CHOIR: Front Row: Erica Peterson, Cherie Merriam, Leslie Brown. Dale Bennett, Wendy Thornton, Heather Gillett, Tammy Storey. Second Row: Bernice Fischer, Jennifer Gibbs, Dan Werner, Brady Bigford, Darla St. Louis, Gab- by Calkins, Becky Burdine. Third Row: Julie Peters, Chris Stead, Michelle Welch, Dan Studebaker, Brad Gruber, Dawn Beckwith, Rose Taylor. Trlcia Rohlfs, Mr. Rod Lewis. Fourth Row: Lori Urbach, Micki McKenzie, Stacey Wierzbicki, Dean Farley, Aaron Smith, Michelle Swanson. Cheryl Hinds, Maria Smith, Sherie Cole. Back Row: Amy Southwell, Amber Smith, Sharee Ringwald, Terry Howell, Lonnie Warpup, Charlie Calkins. Heather Neorr, Dawn Wierzbicki, Shellie Yennior, Kris Baughn, Missy Cohee. VARSITY FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS: Front Row: Kim McEvers, Kristin Dery, Denice Doepker, Randi Chidester. Second Row: Nicole Gross, Kim Rzycki, Kari Caster. Jammie Pielak. Back Row: Jodie Ostrom. J.V. FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS: Front Row: Mitzie Guldner, Renee Bradley Second Row: Beth Benjamin, Bobbi Ostrom, Renee Lewandowski Back Row: Kris Deeley, Amy Patterson, Pam Robinson. Leszczynski, Larry (10) 8, 50, 56, 62. 63. 96 Lewandowski. Renee (10) 58. 96. 116, 172 Lewis. Rod (teacher) 172 LIBYA 40 Lillie, Darin (9) 49, 62. 63. 96 Lillie. Glen (11) 26. 46. 47. 96. 114, 152, 166 Lindsav. Michael (10) 96. 98 Lingane, Shawn (11) 80, 96 Littlejohn, LeeAnn (11) 35. 96 LIVE AID 42 Loiacano, Joseph (10) 63. 71. 96 Loos. Matthew (12) 71 Low, Daniel (12) 80 Low. Ida (10) 96 Low. Marci (10) 96. 118 Lucus. Robert (11) 80 Maass, Scott (11) 47, 96. 103, 115 Maass. Steve (11) 47, 96. 103 MacKenzie, Annette (12) 43. 80 Majszak, Jeff (10) 49, 64. 96 Maki. Man,' (11) 96. 170 Maki. Tom (10) 96 Mandley. Jason (10) 6. 96 111, 114. 171 Markey, Kandi (9) 96 Marsh, Robert (12) 56. 71 82 Martin, Josh (10) 33. 41. 49. 63. 67. 96 Martin. Rod (teacher) 3, 30. 33. 104. 125, 175 Mason, Robert (12) 37, 47, 80. 88, 99 MATH 110, 111 Matteson, Angelia (EMI) 96 Maurer, Cindy (9) 96 McClellan, James (9) 96 McClellan. Matt (12) 7. 56. 64. 76. 80 McClue. Stacy (11) 17, 96 98 McEvers, Kimberly (11) 15. 58. 98. 117, 173 McGregor. Marv (12) 80. 138 McKenzie. Michelle (11) 172 McKinley, Jason (10) 98 McKinnon, Renee (10) 98 McLain. Michele (12) 26. 58. 82. 83. 117 McPherson. Sean (9) 98 Mead. Scott (11) 98 Meier, William (9) 38. 49 63. 67. 98. 113 Meigs. Ken (11) 33. 56. 9! Melloh. David (10) 40. 48 49. 50. 61. 71. 98 Mercer, Kathe (9) 55, 98. 171, 173 Mercer, Chuck (teacher) 55,104,105 Merriam, Cherie (9) 98. 172, 173 Metkiff. Donald (11) 98, 171 Mieske, Carrie (11) 2, 21, 67, 95. 98, 100. 121. 169 170 Mieske. Stephen (9) 56. 57. 70. 71. 92. 98 Milburn, John (teacher) 104 Miles, Scott (9) 98. 125 Miller, Clark (11) 98 172 INDEX Miller, Jodi (12) 35, 41. 45. 52. 53. 83, 90, 94. 118, 126, 152. 169, 170 Miller, Marie (12) 18. 28. 29. 30. 31. 56. 83. 103, 170 Miller. Marv (EMI) 98 Miller, Michelle (12) 24, 29. 56. 83. 92. 103. 170 Miller. Robert (10) 49. 62. 63. 66, 91. 98. 114. 130 MINI-MAGAZINE 38-43 Minzghor, Michele (9) 98. 173 Moonev. Jason (9) 48. 49. 98 Moore. Christen (9) 4. 69. 98, 130, 171, 172, 173 Morgan, Brian (10) 49, 70, 71, 90. 98, 171 Morseau. Brian (9) 98 Muma. Kelin (12) 12. 83, 87 Muma, Shawn (9) 98 Muma, Tony (10) 47, 67, 98 Murray. Laura (10) 98 Myers. Michelle (9) 98 Myers. Scott (10) 98 Nasser. Robert (12) 23, 47, 71. 83. 100 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 30. 31. 170 Neorr. Heather (10) 98. 171, 172 Nevills, Gary' (11) 103 Nevills, Terry' (11) 98, 103 Newcomb. Eric (11) 33 Nichols. Shelly (9) 98. 170 Nixon. Craig (11) 98 NON-COMPETITIVE SPORTS 72, 73 Noonan, Eric (9) 67, 98. 170 O'Neil. Patrick (11) 47. 98 O’Toole, James (11) 47. 60. 61. 70. 92. 99. 170 O’Toole. Peter (9) 49, 71, 99 Oehler, Birgitt (12) 4. 16. 17, 56. 57, 69. 84. 101. 120 OPENING 2, 3 OPERATION BENTLEY 39 Ostrom, Bobbi (10) 15, 98. 172 Ostrom, Jodie (11) 27. 65. 69. 99. 115, 166, 170, 173 Pace. Cheri (9) 99. 173 Pacini. Cindy (10) 10, 55, 67. 99. 110, 114, 170, 171 Paille, Joseph (12) 84 Palm, Toni (11) 15. 17. 43. 99 Pappas, Chris (9) 49, 50, 63. 99 Parker, Melissa (11) 99. 118 Parrott, Stephanie (9) 54, 55. 69. 99. 173 Parris, Scott (EMI) 99 Patterson. Amv (10) 99. 130. 170, 172 Pawlica, Barbara (9) 99 Pawlica, Lisa (910) 17, 19, 99. 118 PEOPLE SECTION 74- 107 Peshick. Heidi (11) 56. 89. 99 Peters. Julie (11) 99. 172 Peterson, Erica (9) 99. 172 Peterson. Tim (EMI) 99 Phelps. Becky (10) 55, 99 Phillips. Barry (9) 67. 99 Phillips. Pamela (12) 43 67. 83 Piche. Jeneen (11) 25. 26. 67. 99. 166. 170 Pielak. Jammie (11) 3. 40. 58. 64, 65. 72. 99. 108. Ill, 170, 171, 173 Pierson. Gail (Resource Room Teacher) 104 Plackowski, Angela (9) 99, 170 Poolev, Traci (9) 99 Porath, Jennifer (9) 55. 99 Porath. Mary Anne (10) 99 POWDERPUFF FOOT- BALL 22. 23 Price. Kay (Switchboard) 104 PRIDE WEEK 30. 31 PRINCETON BOOK CLUB 39 Proctor, Jay 19) 99 Pruden, Pauline (Teach- er) 104 Pulcifer. Marc (10) 99 dr R's Quiney, Ted (12) 6. 46, 47. 50. 67 Rachilla. Tom (Teacher) 30. 104 Ratliff, Denny (91 99 Raymond, Timothy (12) 26. 81. 83 Reinhart. Paul (9) 99 Renaud. David (12) 81. 83 RETIREMENTS 39 Rhoton, Terry (11) 99 Riedel, Gregory' (12) 81. 83. 88. 100 Rigling. Jim (teacher) 106 Rigling. Nancy (9) 58, 63, 66. 67, 99. 104. 113, 123. 171 Ringwald, Sharee (9) 99, 152. 171, 172, 173 Ripke, Jason (9) 49, 71. 99 Ritter. Jenene (9) 99 Roberts. Gregory (9) 49. 99, 171 Roberts. Heath (12) 47. 83 Robinson, Andrew (12) 83 Robinson, Pamela (10) 101. 172 Rohlfs. Tricia (10) 101 ROLE REVERSALS 118. 119 Roza, Frank (11) 46. 47 Roza. Jeff (9) 46. 47 Ruff. Thomas (10) 101 Rutterbush, Nancy (12) 9. 26. 83 Rzycki, Kimberlv (12) 28. 29. 34. 65, 74. 76. 85. 156. 173 St. Louis, Darla (10) 101. 172 Santy. Linda (12) 85 Sapp. Kimberly (9) 101 Sawver. Tina (9) 17. 69. 101 Schleede, Nickolaus (10) 71, 101 Schneider. Jim (9) 49. 63. 101 Schuneman. Ted (12) 34. 37. 60. 61. 71, 81, 82. 84. 85, 87. 170 Schwartz, Tiffany (9) 101 SCIENCE 114. 115 SEAT BELT LAW 40 Sedore, Ralph (teacher) 74. 106 Self. Tina (10) 101 SENIORS 76-87 SENIOR TRIP 43 Sensor, Shawn (12) 9, 17, 23. 46. 47. 75. 85. 98, 99 Servas. Rosemarv (9) 25. 55. 68. 69. 101' Sharrard, D.J. (10) 49. 101 Shipp, Melissa (10) 52. 53. 69. 90. 101, 171 Slesinski, Sandra (teach- er) Opening, 107. 121 Sluck. David (10) 101 Smith. Aaron (9) 172 Smith. Amber (11) 18, 101, 119, 171. 172 Smith. Brian (9) 101 Smith. Daniel (9) 4. 49. 62. 63, 64. 101 Smith. Greg (9) 49. 62, 63, 67. 103, 101 Smith. Maria (12) 85. 112, 172 Smith. Trista (9) 101. 173 SNOBALL 28. 29 SNOW DAY RULING 38 SOCIAL STUDIES 114, 115 Soderman. Greta (9) 50, 69. 101 Soderman. Spencer (12) 23. 31. 47. 79. 85 Sohn, Thomas (12) 71. 85. 138 SOPHOMORES 88-103 Southwell. Amy (9) 69. 101. 171. 172 Southwell. Stacy (12) 85. 119, 123, 171. 172 SPANISH CLUB 80. 170 Spencer, Candi (10) 101 Sperry. Russell (9) 49. 101 Spicer, Phillip (11) 81. 101. 157, 170 SPIRIT WEEK 22. 23 SPORTS SECTION 44-73 Stead, Christine (9) 101, 171. 172 Stead. Raymond (12) 75. 85. 98 Steimlosk, Timothv (12) 85 Stender. Rodney (11) 38, 47. 101 Stevens, Kellie (11) 15, 69, 71. 101. 141. 170 Stevens. Marty (11) 101 Stevens. Matt (91 49. 101 Stevenson, Ranaall (9) 63. 101 Stewart, Jeffrey (12) 9, 85, 170 Stiles. Jeff (9) 101 Stiles. Keri (11) 6. 101. 127 Storey, Tammy (12) 172 Storey, Tim (10) 102 Stouffer, Craig (11) Opening. 102, 122. 171 Straight. Kelly (12) Opening, 30, 40. 85. 99. 120, 170 Strause, Lynn (teacher) 93. 107, 121, 125, 169. 175 Streeter. Todd (12) 85 Stuck. Brad (9) 63. 102 Studebaker, Daniel (10) 102, 123, 171. 172 STUDENT LIFE SECTION 4-37 STUDENT SENATE 30. 31. 170 Sullivan, Scott (10) 49. 66, 102 Sullivan, Shawn (9) 49. 63. 71. 102 SUMMER 8. 9 Sussex. Andrew (12) 31, 47. 70, 79, 81, 85 Sussex. Regina (11) 26, 42. 102, 152 Sutton. Lisa (librarian) 107 Suzor, Timothy (11) 19, 60. 61. 102 Suzor, Todd (12) 22, 37. 47. 60. 61. 85 Swanson. Michelle (9) 102, 171. 172 Swartz. Douglas (12) 86, 156, 170 Sweet, Tracy (11) 102. 101 Swope. Laura (10) 102 Swope. Tim (9) 102 Szacn, Steven (10) 95. 102 Szewczyk, Ron (principal) 23, 29. 30. 106. 107. 160 TANNING BOOTHS 41 Taylor. Rose (12) 86. 172 Terschluse. Joan (11) 102 Terschluse, Nanette (9) 14. 67. 88. 102 Thompson, Jeff (11) 47, 61, 79. 102 Thompson. Liz (teacher) 105. 106. 107. 156 Thompson, Nicole (9) 95. 102 Thornton, Wendy (10) 102. 170. 172 Tiepel, Eric (9) 102 Tigard. Steven (11) 102. 122. 171 Tilford, Diane (12) 86 Toms. Kimberly (12) 86 TOP TEN SENIORS 39 Tornow, John (12) 86 Townsend, Byron (teach- er! 67 Trader. Brian (12) 31. 47. 51. 61. 79. 86 Travelbee. Allen (11) 96 Trim, Robert (9) 102 Tuck, Jason (11) 102 Turner. Chad (12) 17, 26. 46. 47. 75. 86 Turner. Tricia (9) 69. 101. 102 I ' ? Urbach. Lori (10) 43, 102, 172 VandenBos, Peter (12) 86 VanWormer. Thomas (9) 49. 63. 102 VARSITY BASEBALL 70. 71 VARSITY BASKETBALL 52, 53, 60. 61 VARSITY FOOTBALL 46. 47 VARSITY GOLF 56. 57 VARSITY GYMNASTICS 56. 57 VARSITY SOFTBALL 68. 69 VARSITY TRACK 66. 67 VOCATIONAL CLASS- ES 116. 117 Walker. Julie (10) 102 Walker. Kimberley (11) 102 Walkley. John (Superin- tendent) 38 Wallington, Brian (12) 86 Walsh. Ann (12) 37. 82. 86 Walsh, Christopher (11) 18. 102. 119. 170 Warden. Sherry (9) 102 .Warpup. Lonnie (9) 102, 172 Warner. Ken (teacher) 48. 49. 63. 107 Warson, Brandon (10) 102 Watkin. Robbie (EMI) 102 Watts. Lori (11) 102, 126 Wedemeyer. Arthur (11) 102 WEEKENDS 14. 15 Wedemeyer, Natalie (9) 102 Welch, Melisa (9) 102 Welch, Michelle (10) 15. 102, 172 Wentworth, Jon (11) 46. 47. 102 Werner, Dan (10) 49. 10; 118, 123. 171. 172 Westfall. David (10) 102 Westfall, Dorothy (9) 102 Widdis, Heidi (11) 102 Wierzbicki. Dawn (10) 102. 172 Wierzbicki. Mark (12) 37. 67. 79. 86 Wierzbicki. Stacey (9) 102, 172 Wiggins. Chris (11) 61. 102 Wiggins. Ron (9) 49. 63. 71. 102 Wild, Frank (11) 33. 90. 102, 125 Williams, Mark (10) 9. 48. 49. 71. 102. 121. 169 Willoughby. Christa (10) 102 Wills. Beth (12) 1, 22, 45. 52. 53 Wilson. Cara (11) 96. 102 Wilson, Caren (9) 102 Wilson. Suprena (10) 67. 102, 170 Winchel, Tammv (11) 13. 21. 68. 69. 95.'102. 115 Winchel, Tom (10) 71. 102 Winchel, Troy (12) 79. 86 Witfoth, Dawna, (10) 102 Witfoth. Dina (11) 42. 88. 102. Ill Witfoth. Richard (11) 70. 71. 102Woley. Dawn (9) 102 WOOD SHOP 116, 117, 118. 119 Woods. Terry (11) 102 Woodwyk. Sara (10) 55. 59. 69. 102. Ill, 170, 173 WORKING 12. 13 Wright. Todd (10) 102 Wyckoff. John (11) 115 Wvman, Leslie (11) 102.127 Yarnell, Floyd (10) 102 YEARBOOK STAFF 120. 121. 169 Yennior. Barbie (10) 102 Yennior, Jamey (9) 89, 102 Yennior, Shellie (10) 40. 102. 171, 172 Young. Cindy Lou (10) 102, 103, 112 Zarzyski, Eddy (11) 56, 7 7 in? Zielinski, Todd (9) 102 Zimmerman, Scott (9) 49. 102 VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS: Front Row: Kim Dinsmoore, Jodie Ostrom, Kim Rzycki. Second Row: Janey Kronner, Heidi French, Kari Caster. Back Row: Nicole Gross, Jammie Pielak, Kim McEvers, Denice Doepker. J.V. BOYS BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS: Front Row: Sara Woodwyk, Amy Patterson. Second Row: Renee Lewandowaki, Nancy Rigling, Bobbi Ostrom. Back Row: Stephanie Parrott, Kathe Mercer. FRESHMAN BOYS BASKETBALL CHEERLEAD- ERS: Front Row: Shari Eckstorm, Cheri Pace, Beth Benjamin, Sharee Ringwald, Deanna Johnson, Sue Jarvis. Back Row: Kris Deeiey, Christen Moore. GIRLS BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS: Front Row: Cheri Pace, Michele Minzghor. Second Row: Nancy Rigling. Cherie Merriam, Christen Moore. Third Row: Sue Jarvis. Trista Smith. Back Row: Sharee Ringwald. (continued from page 169) Tom Vranich, for his support and encouragement and to our customer care representative, Fran Nagorney, for her expert help. Thank you to John McCartney, the Houghton Lake Resorter and Principal Ron Szewczyk. The Houghton Lake Yearbook is a member of the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA), the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA). the Great Lakes Interscholastic Press Association (GLIPA), and the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA). Vital Signs, the 1985 yearbook, won MIPA's Class C-D Judge's Choice. GLIPA's Buckeye Award and a first place rating from CSPA. Index 173 of Hands Across Ami :ed the state of Michigan banquet i to the Pontiac Silverdo: n award from the Prince ed the Judge earhook in f (Ter pan SjpwlfeP If s former teachers R Mi seminaft. . •---r r.' M Now who accomplishetra. ISl • • • 'ere so excited! I’d just %et back with ir4 and they’d calL Houghton. Lak£ Ki4f we spying ’Why don’t you just hp tljerey’ seniqj Alitor Stacy • orm said. Stacy represent I uhton Like in receivin d |t pn out first plate award rlus the Judgg’l Pnice Award for 1985 VitaJ igns yearbodJfc e higan InterscholaWc Press Association •sprin conventiAi. Rhoto by Carrie Jieske1. ' .•. m 'WffZ XT • slits come to school the last week to � ;c 'ms, not to have shaving cream t|irj wn in their face or water squirted in 4tjieir e$es,” teacher Mr. Rod Martin said. jftr Martirt searches freshman Tina Chanda’s big as gart-of the search conducted by him, counselor fir. Jack Jury and vice-principal Mr. Dick Brown. Students were stopped as they got off the bus in the morning each drfy of the last week of school. Photo by ai%n 06nin. ••• tople realize what a difficult l ue this is. First we tried spray paint, t ipn we Yfied dripping it, then we tried «{lihgirig it «with a paintbrush, then we used a squirt gjun. That worked but the paint ran . out q! the trigger and onto my fingers. Finally we discovered a Windex bottle. Yearbook Adviser Mrs. Strause explained. In ord r to get a natural paint splotch, one of the main graphics throughout the yearbook, Mrs. Strause stood on a table and sprayed paint from a Windex bottle. Photo by Carrie Mieske. Closing 175 • • rt. .00 in the before tjraduAion and repainted ‘because we didn’t want all of our ivee to. see a rock with obsenities on or 'Jodi Miller said. Near the end of school year, the rock weathered seve' paint jobs fs classes battled for dominan Photo by Carrie Mieske. 176- CLOS INC