Ionia High School - Ionian Yearbook (Ionia, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1987 volume:

Third Stage in @ it©® itsod 1. Huey Lewis O'The News Stuck With Vou 2. Peter Cetera Glory of Loue 3. Madonna Live to Tell 4. Steue Winwood Higher Loue 5. Madonna Papa Don't Preach 6. Udhitney Houston Greatest Loue of Hll 7. Whitney Houston Houj Will I Know 8. Heart These Dreams 9. Mr. Mister Kyrle 10. Boston Hmanda V1 2 Opening Ms «% jlml Ssdit ’you. cant dress neat 'til ya spend alotta money - not necessarily true in 1986-87. Indeed, there were those who spent small fortunes on designer clothes, such, as Union “Bay, Lacosste, and Qenerra for the guys, and OutbacCRed, “Esprit, and forenza for the gals. Quess and Coca Cola clothes were seen on both sexes. “But there were those who mixed and matched wonderfully without paying for the top designer's new red “Porsche. Camouflage, safari prints, bulky oversized sweaters, Rgebok, metallic shoes, belts, and bags, Swatches, and chunky or wooden jewelery were funky additions to any wardrobe. Many guys got the ‘SOI blues,’ Levi's were SlOT! Skirts were of any length-ankfe, knee, or the ever popular mini-skirt. Of course anything denimn was StOT! fir Is traded their pony tails for big barretts zvith bows attatched. Quys returned to the 50’s zvith crew cuts of various forms. Mohawks were still seen, and during their sport, many faithful ’Eawgs’ had their number cut into their hair. So no matter how much cash you forked out to look. 'cooC- save your threads, because , as zve can see by todays a fashion revolution - E “Wrisn goES npouMp, comes b cx rqumph !!!!!!!! HHH- rm Many Americans saw red over the mini- series of Amerika. ABC invested $35 million - and 14 hours of primetime- in a controversial, what-if miniseries . about a Soviet takeover of the U.S. in 1996. It ended up lengthy and worse yet, boring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Many people gave up watching f , TV, [if possible,] and turned on the HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, ESPN, etc. Cable was extremely popular,except,of course, in the country. For the hillbillies, . who couldn't get hooked up,. the solution was a VCR and tapes, a satellite dish, ora ♦ j . hookup from a friend!!!!!! ♦ But when it came to a night of good ole whole- • some entertainment, look no further than TV 8, especially on Thursday nights. « Cosby's, Cheers, Night Court, etc. Humor, love, , sarcasm,and Ai� , cyT ® a whole lot Afc more , in ' f 1986-1987 V Op. ° !!!!!!!!!!!! 0f ® niiiiiiii' It - ♦ . ’ ♦ St A, f 'Oi ' 3 to ° A x. ..4 3 -W' 4 9 ip % ®� . ': 'J mH ; ;: Ob ® ♦ . ■f' ♦ was the Ne ■ ■ w York Giant's for sure, on the day they beat the Denver Broncos in the 1987 Super Bowl! It must have been the Big Apple Year 'cuz in baseball, the Mets beat the Boston Red Sox in the 1986 World Series. In college ball, U of M was defeated in the Rose Bowl by Arizona State,but GRJC won the Texas Tyler, Junior College bowl. The ■ ■ . Detroit Redwings were rev du- alized and moved to the top of their division - underdogs turn topdogs! The Pistons also moved up from the depths and into the top of their league. We got used to watching our Detroit Lions lose out play very, very shabbily! The World Wrestling Federation provided many Americans with countless hours of enjoyment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 0„Po : Ar © 9 ♦ f Opening 3 TTDqo TT®d TToffi 1. Top Gun 2. Crocodile Dundee 3. Star Trek ID 4. Platoon 5. Golden Child 6. Outrageous Fortune 7. Color of Money 8. Karate Kid II 9. Hannah O' Her Sisters 10. Hn American Tail “EHE RESfllRflof prohibition. yes, the restricting arms of the (aw Cocked around us once again-onCy this time they prohibit smoking in puBCic places. Qreat plan for us non-smokers, But hanging over our heads in place of smoke were threats of loss of productivity due to lack, of concentration. Sill this from one little 'cancer stick?' TSl'E RETXIRRC of red M M's. Stershey's have once again fired up the red dye machines to give the public ‘what they popularly demanded.' Must Be they fbced whatever it was that was Bad for our Bodies-or did they? TBlE RjETSURjfof dO's styles. Especially informals. They have gone shorter and filler, with crenolins filling out the skirt. Scarves were Back, class ring swapping never left, and guys varsity jackets were still Being lent. “ISIE RfTXlRPd. of the Spotlight. In return for a wonderful computer system, the journalism classes Brought Back, the school paper. THE RETZlRfj of the Tom Ton squad. Tor the first time in many years, HHS had dancing half-time entertainment. Sind yes, they proved themselves many times. “Bravo! TVdE RETllRfl of many popular old movies, The Maltese “falcon, Miracle on 42ndStreet,] only BKjgER. BETTER.and in COLOR] TUBE RETllRylcf the legendary green hero CjumBy. TdlE RETURTtcf great groups- The Tolice's 1986 remake of ’Every “Breath you Tak$, ’ and Boston Brought it Back, olive zvith their new release ' Third Stage.' Sind zvho said the show couldn't go on? “Deja vous, or what? 4 Opening Improving in music: the creation of the Compact Disc. To the average Joe, any old tape would do, but to 1987 's smooth tunes seeker, only Dark Side of the Moon CD would do. Although the ; disc player, as well as the disc, cost a tad bit more, the outlook shows that the prices will go down, ; with the great sound ■ remaining the same! Improving in safety: as well as several groups protesting drunk driving, was a seatbelt law. All • ■ • • Michiganders had to buckle up or . t get a $25 fine. AnotheriA new « c -■ school, a$17 q mil. millage. ' ; Say bye bye to good ol IHS as ♦ we know it!!!!!!!! ♦ mmi ♦ a ¥ £S ' 8 ? ’ ,? £• ' °n n ■ 4V Rcq) Up Coraz on Aqu ino, wid ow of slain opposition le ader Benigno ’Ninoy Jr. - career house - wife mother of 5, set the Phillip- ines back on the narrow! General Motors t igh t ened it's belt in a rough economic time. Forced to close 5 plants in the Mid west, roughly 6000 workers were unemployed. r • Torrential Rain caused a lot of flooding around much of the Michigan farm land, causing much damage. Michigan was declared a disaster area. Farms lost much money, and many families consequently lost their farms. Democrats won a majority in Congress! Iran Arms Sales created many problems in our nation- Reason lost much respect popularity, while Oliver North's secretary Fawn Hall gained much exposure! The arms hostage swap was sadly unsuccessful, as Iran ' still held hostages, and American citizens in + Iran were still in danger. Tragedy continued in the spring as many people • were drowned by the capsizing of an English ferry, • due to an unclosed door. AIDS scares continued to sock the nation. Many churches began to give away birth control devices, a few colleges supported state funded birth control.!!!!!! QV 4 4 Opening 5 m iri iVij-i lil i| :■!� ! ' I 'I i! isi 1 ii hrt, % Table of Contents 7 SOUIAjPV 8 w . V . V 1 A ' A • A ' A A A'A A • A Activities 9 1. The 1986-87 cheerleaders spell out victory. 2. Mr. Warner wins the grape stuff with 84 grapes. 3. Dave Pierce and Tommy Reiger show their spirit by wearing blue and white. 4. Bart Cunningham stuffs his face during the pizza eating contest. 5. The Spanish club blows up balloons to release at the homecoming parade. 6. Eric Lower shows his sexy legs!!!!!! 10 Spirit Week Ionia High School's spirit week 1986 was better than ever, a great success! Most of the student body participated, starting on Monday- Clash day Pizza eating contest. The winners of Clash day were Carrie Weaver, Jon Taylor, and Mrs. Rameau. Winners of the Pizza eating contest were Brian Patrick and Mr. Warner. Opposite Sex day Grape stuffing contest followed on Tuesday. Winners were Kevin Selfridge, Meg Rothfelder, and Mrs. Breining, who found themselves in strange closets that morning. The Grape stuffing contest was won by Brian Patrick, and traditionally Mr. Warner. Wednesday, Each class participated in Rainbow day. Seniors wore red, Juniors- green, Sophomores-yellow, and the Freshman wore blue. First lunch and Second lunch competed in the Van Stuff. First lunch crammed 50 people, and Second lunch won with 59 people. Even though Thursday was skip day and no classes were held, the student council held a bonfire Thursday night. Friday finally arrived as traditional blue and white day football toss. Dave Pierce won the Blue and White contest. The winners of the football toss were freshmen Rhonda Dankenbrink and Sam Sage; Sophomores were Tammy Droste and Brian Gorby; Juniors were Anissa Helman and Matt Hofkamp; and Seniors were Karen Wood and Cort Skoog. We've been trying and trying to tell Matt that the hoop is for basketball, but he still thinks it's more fun to use it for chin-ups. This giant slammed us into the ELECTRIC YEAR!!! Spirit Week 11 Elk's Host vmmmmm m Homecoming 1986 featured a major return to tradition. For the second year in a row, there was a Homecoming parade which traveled through downtown Ionia as part of the pre-game festivities. Just as the halftime show was about to arrive, class representatives and members of the court made their way around the track in convertibles. The I.H.S. Marching Band, led by Drum Major Jon Taylor, put on a special halftime show. The band concluded by playing the Bulldog fight song as the Homecoming court and representatives were announced. Class representatives included Freshmen Brent Ferguson and Shawna Hood; Sophomores Chris Caswell and Satin Simon; and Juniors Joe Herald and Jennifer Jones. Tim Antonides and Kathy Montgomery were crowned king and queen by Mr. Rood and Lynn Sterner. The 1986 senior court consisted of Jennifer Badder, Amy Baylis, Sheri Cusack, Julie Kowatch, Tom Droste, Jeff Halstead, Brett Zuver, and Kim Wittenbach. 1. The 1986 King and Queen, Tim Antonides and Kathy Montgomery. 2. The Senior Court, Jeff Halstead, Sheri Cusack, Amy Baylis, Brett Zuver, Jennifer Badder, Kim Wittenbach, Julie Kowatch, and Tom Droste. 1. Junior Representatives Joe Herald and Jennifer Jones. 2. Sophomore Representatives Chris Caswell and Satin Simon. 3. Freshmen Representatives Brent Ferguson and Shawna Hood. 4. Ionia High School Marching Band. 5. The Varsity Cheerleaders show their spirit before the before the Homecoming game. 6. Drum Major Jon Taylor leads the Marching Band through the halls. 7. Kim Wittenbach and Kathy Montgomery walk onto the field. In 1986, so many things happened to IHS, it seemed everything went by in a blur! Yes, it was an ELECTRIC YEAR!!! Homecoming is Department presents ARSENIC,..OLD LACE 16 Fall Play 'togfe®?© IP®sUmm 1?®B0 IPBmy The 1986 Fall Play was the comedy Arsenic and Old Lace. In the play, two elderly ladies, played by Misti Ludwick and Sandy Packard, feel they are doing elderly men a mercy by killing them with poisoned elderberry wine. They are helped by their insane nephew, who thinks he is Theodore Roosevelt, in burying the gentlemen in their cellar. Teddy was played by Steve Pearson. When their other nephew Mortimer Brewster, (Cort Skoog), finds a body in the window seat he thought Teddy killed him. He wanted Teddy to be institutionalized immediately. Then the aunts were paid an unexpected visit by their third and last nephew, Jonthon, (Chris Hopkins) and his friend, Dr. Einstein (Joe Ferguson). Jonthon hadn't been home since he was a boy and he wasn't the kind of person you wanted to welcome into your home. This play was directed by Mr. Raymond Monte and student directed by Darryl Curtis. In charge of lighting was Cathy O'Mally. 5. 1. Joe, Chris, Sandy and Misti chat about old times. 2. Cort and Becky have a lovers quarrel. 3. Misti and Sandy try to persuade their unwanted guest to leave. 4. 1986 fall play cast. 5. Chris and Joe discuss a conniving plan. Jo Lynn Cole's pep and enthusiasm qualified her to be a member of the new pom pon squad. The addition of the the pom pon squad definitely made this an ELECTRIC YEAR!! Fall Play 17 18 Christmas Dance 11 ®S1©}0 flm December 13, 1986 was a great success as the Juniors put on a different kind of Christmas Dance! Beach Party was the theme for this years Christmas Dance. Students at IHS dressed for the beach, grabbed their bathing beauties and took off for the dance. The Christmas Dance was sponsored and organized by the entire Junior class. The music was provided by WBCH in Hastings. The palm trees which decorated-the IHS gym were donated by Sids Flower Shop. In the center of the gym there was a huge decorated tree, donated by Wilson’s Christmas Trees. Another year, another dance, another success!!!! 1. Kevin Wassom, President, and Joe Sawtell, Vice President, greet everyone at the door to wish them fun at the Christmas Dance. 2. Everyone is gathered around talking and dancing to the music by WBCH. 3. Matt Hofkamp waits for the volleyball to come down so he can spike it over for a point. 4. Marcus Gorham, and Paul Parkin are trying to pick up chicks by giving them their famous lines. 5. The students dance around the decorated Christmas Tree. 6. Lets dance here, by the boys playing volleyball! 7. Chad, if this is a beach dance, then where is the beach? Tommy looks like he's enjoying his lunch surrounded by flocks of admiring girls. You can just about bet hs had an ELECTRIC YEAR!!! Christmas Dance 19 My Fair Lady Caps Year Ionia High School presented the musical My Fair Lady, this year. This play was last performed in Ionia in 1965. The play was directed by Mr. Raymond Monte. In charge of the vocal part of the play was Miss Judy Schnebly. Directing the pit orchestra was Mr. Charles Brill. In this play Professor Higgins is out on an endless quest to study the London language. He meets Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney speaking flower girl that lives in the streets. Colonel Pickering, a linguistic expert, bets Higgins that he can't make Eliza into a proper lady. Eliza wants Higgins help, so she agrees to live at his flat for 6 months and get speaking instruction from him. Mrs. Pierce, Higgins's maid, helps Eliza clean up and pick her clothes so she will look presentable to the public. A nice looking young man, Freddy Eynsford Hill, falls hopelessly in love with Eliza. Mr. Doolittle, Eliza's father, is a comical drunk who lives in the streets. After much work Higgins decides that it is time to test the new Eliza in public. This test turns out to be quite an experience for everyone present. Opening night for the Spring Musical was April 24. Other performance nights were April 25,30, May 1 and 2. 20 Spring Play Spring Play 21 22 Spring Play Cast List for My Fair Lady Henry Higgins Cort Skoog Eliza Doolittle Becky Banhagel Freddy Eynsford Hill Gary Hodgkiss Colonel Pickering Tom Dick Alfred P. Doolittle Kim Wittenbach Jamie Todd Klein Harry Ed Nichols Mrs. Pearce Sue Kuhlman Mrs. Higgins Sandy Packard 1 st Cockney Ryan Hauer 2nd Cockney Joe Ferguson 3rd Cockney Darryl Humbracht 4th Cockney Chris HopKins Zoltan Karpathy Todd Dick Mrs. Eynsford Hill Amy Baylis Mrs. Hopkins Lisa Nichols Chorus John Gallagher Julie Leonard Marcus Gorham Jerry Womboldt Jodi Womboldt Eric Meyers Jill Seidelman Amy Croel Lynette Swinehart SueAnn Brady Julie Powers Carrie Weaver Jennifer Brown Tonya Tate Dawn Whitworth Sean Warden Marta Cozer Deanne Wess Kelly McKaig Cathy O’Malley Shannon Cowling Cindy Bollinger Marci Gregory Cheryl Ransom-practice accompianist Pit Orchestra Michelle Nevins Karen Wood Meg Rothfelder Scott Peabody Laura Patrick Ron Ackerson Tina Moerland Nikki Peabody Sara Hogan Amie Valentine Dave Rizor Curt Benjamin Mark Roberts Beth Draper Rob Perrone Spring Play 23 t?mm te n?@F te If anyone were to demand proof of Ionia’s continuing advancements, they could reach in the IHS improvement box and pull out numerous items, one of which could definately be the long-awaited prom change. No, the change was not the dress code (The tuxes were still rented, and dresses were still fussed over for weeks.) The Junior Class representatives, led by president Sheri Cusack, went to the school board, and asked permission to hold prom in Grand Rapids. Although the switch met with many concerned parental grievances, Prom 1986 (dinner-dance) was held at the Hoffman House in Grand Rapids, on the Third of May, at 8:00 p.m. The dinner selections were Prime Rib, and chicken Cordon bleu, both with veggie plate and salad. Eating with everyone who attended prom was an experience in itself, and we're sure everyone used their best table manners! Carnival, a band from G.R, provided the music after dinner. The prom theme was A Rainbow Romance, with everything decorated in pastels by the sophomore servers. Traditionally, complimentary wine glasses were given to each couple. As always, on Sunday, many couples got around early in the morning and left again, this time for Silver Lake and the sand dunes! With the new arrangements mixed with the old traditions, Prom 1986 was a most memorable occasion. 1. It looks like Jenny caught the bouquet! 2. Tammy Davis and Dave Ward take a break from the action. 3. Sophomore servers relax after a long evening. 4. Mike Gallagher and Anissa Helman, with SueAnn Brady and Tom Dick stroll along with the Grand March. 5. Juniors and Seniors dance and are merry while some choose to just be merry. Bo plans the Big 10 championship with various members of the Wolverines. Michigan was cheered on by many loyal Ionia fans. The Blue and Gold were also convinced this was the ELECTRIC YEAR!!!!_______ Prom 25 High Achievers Honored Membership in the National Honor Society is one of the highest achievements a high school Junior or Senior can attain. To be selected, students must have a 3.30 grade point average and maintain it throughout their final year of high school. In addition, the students must be evaluated by the faculty in three areas; citizenship, leadership, and service. To get in, one must go through the Initiation activities. Members are also expected to participate in other activities such as the Marathon Dance, which is held to support the Ronald McDonald House. All the qualifications must be maintained or the student is removed from the society. This years officers were President Sheri Cusack, Vice- President Michelle Reisbig, Secretary-Treasurer Chris Sutter, and Student Council Representative Michelle Nevins. The advisors were Mrs. Deb Hagen and Miss Michelle Goodwin. i. 2. 28 NHS 1. Paul Sutter takes a bath for his initiation. 2. First year members. 3. Second year members. 4. Ed Perrien tells Brad Miller that he has dishpan hands. 5. NHS officers-President Sheri Cusack; Vice President Michelle Reisbig, Secretary Treasurer Chris Sutter. NHS 29 Council Has Many New Ideas The Student Council dabbled in creativeness this year. They started the year with homecoming week, as they organized all the activities throughout the week. The student Council moved the Homecoming Dance to the Elks Ballroom for the first time. Mrs. Powell, Student Council Advisor added, The Homecoming Dance was a smash. The Annual Bonfire was held before the Homecoming Game. The council held a winter carnival at Bertha Brock Park in January. Another new idea was the semi-formal Valentines Dance held February 14th in the gym. Another activity this year was the bond issue in which the student council helped out a lot. The passage of the bond issue was one of the high points of the school year. Sophomore Steve Pearson was chosen as the I.H.S. recipient of the Hugh O'Brien Award. He attended a seminar in the Spring. The following met monthly with Dr. Hagerty: Tammy Davis, Jack Powell, Sheri Cusack, Tom Droste, Cindy Cusack, • Steve Pearson, and Shawna Hood. The students had a definite major part on the building and equipment going into the new Senior High School. Student Council President Tammy Davis added, I think the student council had a successful year in planning so many new activities. Advising the student council was again Jan Powell and the officers were: President, Tammy Davis; V. Pres., Sheri Cusack; Sec. Leslie Adams; Treas., Chris Sutter; Corresponding Secretary, Becky Bowne; and Historian, Julie Powers. 30 Student Council 3. FRONT: Marci Gregory, Lisa Boley, Shawna Hood, Amy Croel, Kari Dipzinski. SECOND: John Melcher, Tammy Davis, Kris Hofbauer. THIRD: Mrs. Powell, Cathy O’Malley, Jill Seidelman, Lisa Nichols, Lynette Swinehart, Theresa Lobdell, Trenton Loucks, Scott Davis, Mark Roberts, Andra Ward. FOURTH; John Taylor, Misti Ludwick, Becky Bowne, Brett Myer, Tracy Painter, John Gallagher, Jack Powell, Jeff Rameau, Keith Collins, Jim Gallagher. BACK: Tom Droste, Pat Roundtree, Renee Clover, Sheri Cusack, Cindy Cusack, Steve Pearson, Jeff Goodman. 1. The 1986-87 IHS Student Council. 2. Executive committee members: Mrs. Powell, Tammy Davis, Becky Bowne, Leslie Adams, Sheri Cusack. 3. Seniors Renee Clover and Sherri Cusack are very intent during the student council's discussion of upcoming events. 4. Mark Roberts and Jon Taylor are reflecting on Valentine’s dance plans. 5. Jill, voice your opinions to everyone, dont just whisper them to Cathy! Student Council 31 Olympics, Pom Port Make Return 1986-87 marks the 2nd year Olympics of the Mind at I.H.S. O.M. is a creative problem solving group. There were two teams each team working on a dirrerent problem. The first team consisting of John Shaffer, Jason Coe, Julie Powers, Christina Sorenson, Amy Radigon, Scott Heminger and Katherine Smith. Their problems were Poetic License in which the team chose a poem, Shakespeare’s all the world a stage. They then wrote a parody complete with props, backgrounds and a playbill. The second team was Trish Todd, Sue Ehl, Jackie Roberts, Jon Cusack and Chuck Cusack. This group chose Chain Reaction as their problem. The team had to set up 50 mousetraps and after one was set off the rest would continue to go off and complete certain tasks, such as raise a flag, break a moving balloon, start music, and then 2 free choices. Finally, a bell had to ring to signal the end of the task. The team’s theme was The Swiss Cheese Family Robinson Visits the Big Rat Race New York City!” The team placed 2nd at Regionals and qualified to participate in State Competition at Central Michigan University. This years coaches were 2nd time veteran Richard Tipton, and newcomer Michelle Goodwin. 32 Olympics of Mind In 1987 the IHS Pom Pon squad returned to Ionia and gave the half time shows a creative and energetic spirit The team was coached by two first year teachers, Kelly Beaman and Pamela Morrison. Eight girls made up the squad, with two alternates. The members were April Fisher, Becky Banhagel, Leslie Adams, JoLynn Cole, Jennifer Fisher, Dawn Renucci, Amie Valentine, and Cheri Wittenbach. Alternates were Dawn Shattuck and Janis Sherman. The squad and the coaches all worked together to make up the routines. Music for the routines was picked by the members and used after being OKed” by the coaches. Next year, a squad of 18 girls with 2 alternates is the goal. Languages Make Changes The foreign language classes had a big surprise this year. Starting the year out were Mrs. Deb Hagen as the Spanish 1-4 teacher, Miss LeeAnn Cunningham with French 1-4, and Mrs. Gloria Dryer who taught Spanish 1- 2. When the second semester started, many students underwent a major change with the loss of Miss Cunningham, who decided to further her career in Farmington, Ml, and the loss of Mrs. Hagen, who switched her career from teaching Spanish to becoming a counselor at Ionia Junior High. The new replacement for Spanish 1-4 was Mrs. Deb Butler. She is very experienced in this field, as she spent 6 months in Chile, and recently visited Cancun, Mexico. - The new replacement for French 1-4 was Miss Kelly Beaman. Miss Beaman was also coach of the Pom Pon squad, along with Miss Pamela Morrison, another new teacher at IHS. The French and Spanish Clubs were proud to receive the trophy for the best float in the Homecoming parade for the second year in a row. The foreign language students had the opportunity to purchase sweatshirts and T- shirts with Spanish expressions on them. 1. 1986-87 Ionia French Club. 2. 1986-87 Ionia Spanish Club. 3. Spanish Club Reps.- V. Pres. Sheri Cusack; Reps., Laura Patrick and Tonya Limon; Tres. Sec. Julie Jesko. 4. French Club Reps.- Jon Melcher, Amie Valentine, Chris Sutter, Dave Rizor, Joe Ferguson. 5. Kelley Beaman, Gloria Dryer, Debra Butler. 34 Foreign Language If looks could kill - Shannon Cowling would be tried on a murder charge! Who do you suppose is the receiver of this disgusted look? Oh well, she'd still tell you that this was an ELECTRIC YEAR! Foreign Language 35 trQDgjQn ®§ Waj From France and Spain, four foreign exchange students attended IHS this year. These students include two seniors from France, Aymeric Le Juene and Isabelle Guyenot; and two juniors from Spain, Felipe Samaran and Marta Cozar. Aymeric stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Ridders. He was a member of the boys tennis team. In France he plays tennis, soccer, hand- ball and basketball. Eighteen year old Isabelle Guyenot was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Tony Limon and family. After already receiving her diploma in France, Isabelle attended IHS to further her English speaking knowledge and to participate in American cultures and way of living. This winter Isabelle played on the volleyball team. She will return to France in July where she will begin college studying social work or tourism. From Madrid, Marta Cozar was hosted by the William Blundy family. Marta accompanied the IHS Chorus on the piano. In her extra time, she rode with the Ionia Equestrian team. When back in Spain, Marta will finish high school, then go on to college to study law. Felipe Samaran visited us from Spain also. Felipe stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Zenon Cardenas and family. Felipe kept himself very busy as he ran the hurdles in track. With an interest in photography, Felipe took pictures for the 1987 yearbook. a 1. Marta demonstrates her playina skills. 2. Amerique adjusts easily to the flirtatious American lifestyle. 3. Those Frenchman sure stick together. 4. 1987 Ionia exchange students. 5. Felipe is the epitome of excitement, as demonstrated in the I.H.S Choir room. 36 Foreign Exchange of the ELECTRIC YEAR!!!! As Super hero Troy attempts a graceful landing to save humanity, he winds up on the hood of a carat IHS-ln the middle Foreign Exchange 37 Ionia High School offered Social Studies and English classes which ranged from students learning about our world’s history fo our country's language. Seniors were required to take American Government, while juniors were required to take American History. Current Events 1 and 2 were offered to freshmen and sophomores, while Current Events 3 and 4 were offered to juniors and Seniors. These classes taught local, national, and world issues. Psychology . was another class offered to Seniors. IHS had many different kinds of English available. Freshmen had to take general or advanced English. There were many literature classes, such as Popular Literature, Visionary Lit., American Lit., World Lit., and Masters of British Lit. Other English classes were Journalism 1-3, Play Productions, Debate, English 11-12, and Contemporary Composition._____________ 1. Mr. Hollon tries to get the point across. 2. What’s wrong Angie? 3. Looks like another detention for Mark Roberts! 4. Are you feeling all right Dave? 38 English and Soc. Studies Jill and Cindy show that you can be happy on a cold winter day. Don't they look like they're having an ELECTRIC YEAR?? Enalish and Soc. Studies 39 Ionia debators had a successful 86-87 season. The J.V. team consisting of Al Manshum, Trish Todd, Jay Barnes, Lisa Blythe and Amy Croel finished with a winning league record of 9-7. The Varsity team consisting of Audra Burgtorf, Angie Houserman, Amie Valentine and Jon Taylor participated in two tournaments during the course of the year. At the Marshall Tournament their record was 2-6, at the Wooden Shoe Tournament their record was 4-4. The team also participated in OK League Golden Division. Their record was 15-3, finishing second in the league. Amie Valentine and Jon Taylor both received medals for high speaker points at the league debates. The team also received a plaque for winning more than 75% of their league debates. At Districts the team finished 4-2 which made it possible for them to participate in the State Debate Tournament in Ann Arbor. All Debators are hoping for an even better season next year. 1. Angie Houserman cross examines Amie Valentine. 2. Jon Taylor points out an important part of his case. 3. Audra Burgtorf stresses her point so everyone understands. 40 Debate FRONT: Angie Houserman, Amie Valentine, Amy Croel, Lisa Blythe, Jay Barnes. BACK: Jon Taylor, Trish Todd, Al Manshum, Audra Burgtorf, Mr. Tipton. These three buddies look like they've had a rough workout! But if you ask them, they'll insist it was fun, and that it was part of their ELECTRIC YEAR!!!! °)(°)(°) The yearbook staff was faced with many changes during the 1986-87 year. The biggest change was an Apple computer which enabled the staff to type and print their own body copy. Most of the computer work was done by Missy Martin, Wendy Holther, and Tamara Ferguson. The Editor of the yearbook was Wendy Holther, and the Assistant Editors were Jill Robinson and Sandy Packard. Sports were done by Dana Pierson, Kurt Swinehart, Trennon May, Joellen Jesko, and Mary Rozeboom. Joellen Jesko, Val Helmer, Kathy Bugbee, Mary Rozeboom, Tonya Limon, and Kaci Renucci worked' on the Underclassmen sections. The Senior and Opening Sections were done by Wendy Holther, Sandy Packard, and Jill Robinson. Clubs, Classes, and Activities were done by the entire class. Every day, Kari Hummel, Amy Heintzelman, Rene Feehan, and Jeff Keefer braved the cold outdoors and sold ads. Steve Jones, Paul Hardin, Troy Thomas, and Kevin Wassom supplied the pictures for the yearbook. The yearbook advisor was Mr. Dennis Zuver, who taught and helped everyone the whole year. Another change was the return of the Spotlight, our school newspaper. The Editor was Sandy Packard, while the paper's staff consisted of Journalism 1 students. The entire yearbook staff hopes you enjoy vour yearbook, and that you all had an ELECTRIC YEAR!!! 1. Sandy, Wendy, and Jill work on an important layout for the Electric Yearbook! 2. Kathy checks old yearbooks for new ideas. 3. The Apple Desktop Computer system that made your yearbook. 42 YEARBOOK STAFF Troy Thomas, Trennon May, Kurt Swmehart, Jill Hobmson, Val Helmer, Tonya Limon, Joellen Jesko, Kaci Renucci, Amy Heintzelman, Mary Rozeboom, Kathy Bugbee, Kevin Wassom, Steve Jones, Wendy Holther, Tamara Ferguson, Missi Martin, Sandy Packard, Paul Hardin, Dana Pierson, Kari Hummel, Jeff Keefer, Rene' Feehan. YEARBOOK STAFF 43 GUYS LEARN ABOUT HOME EC Each year, more and more males are realizing that they, too, need to learn the skills essential for living. The most popular class was for seniors, Living On Your Own. It was designed for students who had not previously been enrolled in these classes. Some of the units included were getting a job, managing a paycheck, learning what it means to be independent, finding and decorating an apartment, and learning to take care of it, and how to shop for and prepare nutritious food. The class also dealt with entertaining friends, and choosing your clothes and caring for them. A large number of males have realized importance food plays in their lives, and have enrolled in the food classes. Here they learned the necessity of good nutrition, as well as learning to prepare good meals for themselves and their families. Only a few brave souls enrolled in the other departmental classes, Child Development, Family Living, Home Furnishings, Stitch and Stir, and a Sewing Class. The teachers hope that even more male students will take advantage of the versatile class offerings in the future. The art department, headed by Mr. Gary Smith, provided Intro Art, Applied Art, and Studio Art. Through the year, Intro Art students worked on projects such as still life drawings, buttons, album covers, slogans for ads, and much more. Second year Applied Art students worked on jewelery, ceramics, and silk screening. Third year Studio Art students worked on wax rings, pendants, polished rocks, and business cards. The art club officers were Pres. Renee Smith, Vice President Jill Seidelman, Sec. Treas. Kelly Koehnlein, and Rep. Theresa Lobdell. The Advisor was Mr. Smith. 1. This girl seems to be busy preparing a delicious dish to eat. 2. Dale Wood receives help on his drawing. 3. These girls look busy showing their ability to watercolor paint. 4. No, it's not Betty Crocker, it’s Candy in Home Ec class. Art Home Ec 45 SOTO® tffew ©ptaras In our growing world of technology, math and business skills are needed to succeed today. Ionia High School has a good program to educate students in these areas. To prepare graduates for their career choices, our school district has adopted a two year math graduation requirement. Through academic advising, the math program better served the individual needs of our students. The curriculum insured competency in general and basic math skills, including two algebra options which accomodated our underclassmen's varied strengths, and a complete four year math program for the college bound. IHS competes annually in the Michigan Math Prize competition and a number of our students receive recognition. Mr. Gary Welch, Mr. Don Frayer and Mrs. Kay Springgay were instructors in the Business Department. There are now 22 IBM Computers, three Displaywriters and six Printers along with electronic calculators, dictaphones, a photocopier, time clock and a Merlin AT T phone system in the Office Technology classroom. Office Tech, along with Computerized Accounting are two hour vocational classes for Juniors and Seniors. Typing I and Accounting | are prerequesites for these classes. Typing I now has 12 electronic typewriters which students learn as well as the IBM selectrics. General Business and Dollars and Sense, are prevocational classes offered concerning money management. 1. Jon, how's that letter coming? 2 Chris shows his ability to do Adv Alg. 3. Mr. Welch shows two students the correct way to do accounting. 4. Scott takes time out from his accounting to smile for the camera. 46 Math Business Math Business 47 Science Takes The Science Club had a time of change for this year. Advisor Gary Kilborn retired after the first semester, leaving Mrs. Tronsen and Mrs. Rhinehart as advisors. Mr. Croisant came up from the Junior High to take over Mr. Kilborn's teaching duties, with Mr. Warner helping out. Officers this year were President Tammy Davis, Vice President Jill Seidelman, Secretary Amy White, and Treasurer Sean Warden. The club is open to anyone interested in science and in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. The Science Club sponsored a dance this year, along with having a jail at the Winter Carnival as money raising projects. In April, the Science Club went on a trip to the MSU Veterinary Clinic, and in May they went on a canoeing trip. 1. Mr. Warner tries to prepare his physics class for another test. 2. Todd Dick lights the burner in lab. 3. Mr. Croisant takes a well deserved break between classes. 4. Intro Biology class tries to complete a difficult homework assignment. 48 Science Science 49 1HS couldnt dl© it without 'em! Students got to work on both their minds and bodies in the physical education classes and resource room classes. Mrs. Rameau, Mr. Rohen, and Mrs. Nickell all worked together with the special needs of the students. Some students only went once a day, while some attended more often. The Physical Education department was headed by 1. Mrs. Piercefield helps out a student with his homework. 2. Mr. Rohen gets ready for another day. 3. Mr. Steward shows Bart Cunningham a wrestling move. 4. Frank Ciangi takes a break from running laps in Body Mechanics. Mr. Steward, Mr. Painter, and Mrs. Breining, who helped the students to build their bodies and teach them the fundamentals of the different sports. Mr. Steward taught the P.E. class, which is a requirement to graduate. In P.E. the students learned the basics of different sports and worked on conditioning. Mrs. Breining and Mr. Painter taught Advanced P.E. and Body Mechanics. Advanced P.E. builds up skills from where the students left off in required P.E. Body Mechanics taught the students to work on their bodies by lifting weights and running. 50 PE Resource PE Resource 51 Jodi Womboldt felt a thirst attack and attacked the pop machines to quench it! This pop machine sure made her ELECTRIC YEAR!!! Band Performs In Many Locations Marching Band 53 Approximately 30 band members went to Central Michigan Band Day September 27th. There they joined 27 other bands along with the CMU marching band to perform the half-time show. To conclude the marching season, the band performed in Ionia’s annual Christmas parade. The band played The March of the Toys while the majorettes and flag line put a little glitter to the show with a choreographed routine. 1. The Band performs a routine for their fans. 2. The flag line gives it their all. 3. Mr. Brill looks over his band with a critical eye, as he looks to improve each show. 4. Jon Taylor, our drum major, is in control!! 5. The marching band shows their discipline as they stand at attention. The 1986 Marching Band started their season by attending band camp at Twin Lakes 4-H camp in Traverse City. The music, drills, and routines learned at band camp were enjoyed by audiences at all home varsity football games. Under the direction of Charles Brill and John Taylor, the band took an entertaining show to their marching band competition at Northview High School. Performing in unsatisfactory weather conditions, the band missed a first division rating by one point. 54 Symphonic Band The 1986 Ionia Marching Band had a good year, as they missed a first division rating at competition by only one point. The band was directed by Mr. Brill and the drum major was Jon Taylor. Many new rhythm instruments were purchased to fill and refine the band’s sound. The Jazz and JV bands, directed by Mr. Andrew MacFarland, had an electrifying school year. The Jazz Band had a full calendar. They toured to the Ionia Public Schools, hosted the District Jazz Clinic, Interlochen instructors came to the school for a teaching session and the band performed for various community invitations. These were only some of the activities performed by the IHS Jazz Band. The Symphonic and Concert Bands, also directed by Mr. Charles Brill, had a year of continuous learning. They spent much time sight reading different music and practicing numerous scales and drills. All of the bands also performed the annual Christmas, Winter and Fine Arts Week concerts. The bands held their annual magazine drive again this year to supply them with the sufficient funds to pay for various expenses. They also started a new sale, flower bulbs and all purpose soaps. 1. Mr. Brill directs the band. 2. Sue cracks under pressure. 3. Jason shows us what a serious drummer looks like. 4. Symphonic Band clarinet section. 5. Johnny, wont you blow your horn? Michelle and Amy look like they're happy. Do you think they just cheered the Dawgs on to a win? Whether they did or not, they seem to be having an ELECTRIC YEAR!!! 5. 56 Jazz Band The Vocal Music Department had good year. The three High School groups, Choir, Chorus, and Chorale gave Winter, Christmas, and Spring performances. The Choir went on tour with the Jazz Band to the Ionia Public Schools. At the Winter Concert the Choir and Chorale performed a Disney medley that received rave reviews. At the Spring Performance, which was held during Fine Arts Week, awards were given. Kim Wittenbach was President of the Vocal Music Department; Misti Ludwick was Secretary; Sue Kuhlman and Tracy Butler were Treasurers; and Lisa Nichols was the Student Council Rep. World's Finest Chocolate was sold again by the students. They also sold cookies in decorated tins. The money raised from these sales went to pay for music, scenery, trips, scholarships, outfits, props, and many more things needed to have exciting, successful performances. Miss Judy Schnebly was the director of the Music Department once again. 1. Kevin Wassom plays his jazz solo. 2. Chris, what is that thing sticking out of the end of your horn? 3. The 1987 Jazz Band. 4. -5.1987 Chorus Chorale. Jim Baker can tell you, after being hurt In the rough and tumble game of football, that Larry Mason eased the pain and helped bring back his ELECTRIC YEAR!!! 57 Choir 1. 1987 Chorus. 2. The Choir and Jazz Band capture the attention of the IHS students during an assembly. 3. - 4. - 7. Choir and Chorale perform their Disney Spectacular. 5. Vocal Music officers. 6. 1987 Choir goes nuts as they perform Fruitcake. 8. 1987 Choir. 9. Angie has the power to control a puppet on string. 8. Choir 59 MojMijteO IHS offered many classes of technology starting with Metal Shop. In this department Randy Cowling instructed his students on the basics of welding and working with the lathe and other tools. The students worked with many types of metals and did projects of different sizes. Drafting, taught by Ken Trevan, was another class offered at Ionia. There were five different drafting classes offered. These were Beginning, General, Mechanical, Architectural, and Engineering which covered what is in the drafting world today. Every year the Mechanical, Architectural, and Engineering classes enter drawings in regional competition. The top two drawings go to state competition. Ionia has a reputation of having many winners in both regional and state competition. The Wood Shop department offered three classes: Handwoods, Machine Woods I and 2. Mach. Woods 1 and 2 also sent projects to regional competition in Traverse City. The students, instructed by Brad Garrison, start at the beginning of the year on their projects and send them in in April. Mr. Garrison and some of his students traveled to Traverse City for the weekend of State Competition. Garrison's students usually place high in State Competition. Ionia had much to offer in Industrial Arts and it will have even more in the future. 1. A group of students in metal shop prepare to work on the Lathe. 2. Al Manshum and Dana Pierson working hard in Drafting. 3. Writing up plans for wood shop gets frustrating. 4. Stuart Lehman and Tim Antonides prepare drawings for competition. 5. Roger Ferris measures and prepares 60 Industrial Arts to cut on the Radial Arm. 4. Industrial Arts 61 ©© id] FO®yGfete® Dm H®®1 Juniors and Seniors had a choice of 4 Vocational Education classes, each a 2- hour block worth 2 credits. Students were offered Building Trades, which was taught by Tom Cusack. The first few weeks students learned from books, and then showed what they'd learned by building a house for the rest of the year. Another was Health Careers, where the students learned all about the different health fields. They learned about anatomy, physiology, and diseases in the body. Medicine, laboratory, pharmacy, nursing, and physical therapy were some of the fields they covered. Food Service class showed students how to work in the cafeteria and they learned about food service and management. Retail Marketing, taught by Bob Austin, was another voc. ed. class. The students received 180 hours of job experience while they learned about retail occupations working in the 25 downtown stores which participated. There were several other Vocational Education classes such as Computerized Accounting, Model Office, Auto Mechanics, and Agriculture and Farm Shop. 62 Voc Ed. 3. 1. A Student shows her technique in Model Office. 2. The new Building Trades house - a new design! 3. Culinary Arts Students gather outside foods class. 4. Chris Denslow works in foods class. Riley Mackowlak knows no fear as he takes it past Lakewood's famed 'Twin Towers with authority. Riley's courage certainly demonstrated why Ionia had an ELECTRIC YEAR! Voc. Ed. 63 FFA Has Many Activities Ionia's Future Farmers of America were involved in many activities this year. They were very active in the Ionia Free Fair. 49 members participated in various activities throughout the fair. They showed crops and livestock projects that they had grown and cared for the previous year. Members enrolled in Farm Shop class exhibited projects that they made in class. Other members helped in the childrens' barnyard letting children pet the small animals. Some participated in the tractor driving contest. The FFA farmed on 50 acres of land at the school farm on M-66 near Boyce School. They also kept up the nature trail for the kids to enjoy. The FFA also sold fruit. The Advisor was Charles Vandenberg. The officers this year were President Ed Sage; Vice President Kevin Kasper; Treasurer Elena Reams; Secretary Lyle Joslyn; and Student Council Rep. was Jeff Irish. The FFA is a national organization. 1. Sonny Guernsey shows his hogs. 2. Lyle Joslyn shows off his award winning corn. 3. Fred Cantu lets a girl pet a baby duck in the Children's Barnyard. 4. Chad Listerman wins third place in the tractor driving contest. 5. Brad Stiles admires his blue ribbon. 6. Shannon Mier lets a little girl pet her lamb. 64 FFA 66 Sports Z91syods v.v. v.v.v. v. v.v.w. v. v.v.w.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.V.V.V.v.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.' Anyone who says that cheerleaders have it easy should reevaluate the squad they're watching. If they were to watch the IHS squad, in or out of season, they would be suprised. In the heat of the summer, the Varsity, J.V., and Freshman squads were jumping and cheering around various parks and front yards. Their efforts were rewarded with many ribbons, a trophy, and a spirit stick which they brought home from UCA summer camp. The change from USCA camps was difficult, but after the adjustments were made the 96' camp was a big success and a very good learning experience for the squads. Football cheerleaders were Varsity; Kathy Montgomery, Tracy Stiles, Janine Lewis, Michelle Nevins, Lynette Swinehart, Theresa Lobdell, Robin Blackmer, Cindy Bollinger, Jenni Sherwood, Leslie Adams. Basketball Cheerleaders were Varsity; Jill Robinson, Michelle Reisbig, Amy Baylis, Bridget Masengale, Michelle Nevins, Renee Brownell, Lynette Swinehart, Cindy Bollinger, Jenni Sherwood, and Theresa Lobdell. Advisors were Sue Swinehart and Gayle Garret. 1. 1986 Varsity Football Cheerleaders- Back row: Janine Lewis, Robin Blackmer, Thresea Lobdell, Kathy Montgomery. Front row: Jenni Sherwood, Leslie Adams, Michelle Nevins, Traci Stiles, Lynette Swinehart. 2. Freshmen Cheerleaders- Back row: Cindi Collins, Sarah Foy, Shannda Ray, Aimee McNally, Michelle Shattuck. Front row Lynn Patrick, Ann Montgomery, Nikki Brownell, Shawna Hood, Tiffany Lance. 3. J.V. Cheerleaders- Back row: Kelly McKaig,Yolanda Lewis, Becca Bales, Nan Lewis, Michelle MacFarlane. Front row: Jill Gregory, Dawn Renucci, Michelle Thelen, Lisa Myers, Dana Brockman. 68 Cheerleaders Most Valuable: Amy Baylis Most Improved: Renee Brownell 2. 1987 Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders: Top- Michelle Reisbig, Michelle Nevins. Middle -Jenni Sherwood, Lynette Swine- hart, Cindi Bollinger. Bottom-Theresa Lobdell, Amy Baylis, Jill Robinson, Bridget Masengale, Renee Brownell. Freshman Cheerleaders: backrow- Missy Miillard, Toni Bennett, Cindi Collins, Heather Werner, Carrie Dipsinski. First row- Mindy Martin, Nikki Brownell, Lisa Boley, Shawna Hood, Michelle Shattuck. J.V. Cheerleaders: Back row- Becca Bales, Deanne Wess, Tracy Painter. Middle row- Nan Lewis, Lisa Myer, Ann Kowatch. Front row- Yolanda Lewis, Kelly Me Kaig, Sarah Thomas •vi Dateline: Varsity basketball cheerleaders qualified at regionals for state competition on Feb. 14,1987. Cheering their hearts out- Gimme an I!.... Gridders 1986 Varsity Football enjoyed another successful season in Coach Dan Painter’s tenth season. The Bulldogs concluded the season with a 5-4 record and finished fourth in the Mid Michigan B with a 2-3 record as Chesaning won the Championship with a 5-0 mark. Lowell defeated Ionia 20- 0 in the season opener, but the Bulldogs rebounded with an exciting 25-24 overtime win over Greenville, and a 20- 18 win over St. Johns. Ionia then lost three of its next four league games, with a lone victory of 35-0 over Ovid- Elsie. The Bulldogs closed the season with non league wins over Laingsburg and Lakewood. Linebacker Matt Castle and Defensive Lineman Tim Antonides shared a pair of honors as they were named Most Valuable Players and also team captains. Tom Droste won the coveted Charles Kohloff 100% award, and Chris Denslow was named Most Improved. Antonides, defensive line, John Martin, defensive guard, and Cort Skoog, defensive back were selected to the MMB first team, while Pat Roundtree, offensive end, and Castle were named to the second team. In addition, Antonides Go 5-4 also received special mention allstate UPI while the other four received honorable mention. Antonides also received Lansing State Journal 1st team all area and Detroit Free Press class B 1st team. This season Painter was assisted by Chuck Hollon, Joe Hattenbach and Ray Monte. All four are hoping for an even better next season. 2. 70 Varsity Football 3. Ionia 0 Lowell Opp. 20 25 Greenville 24 20 St. Johns 19 7 Alma 29 35 Ovid-Elsie 0 0 Chesaning 31 9 Corunna 35 19 Laingsburg 7 20 Lakewood 13 1. The Offense gets ready to move the ball in for the score. 2. Cort Skoog looks up field for an open man. 3. Joe Herald follows Tim Antonides block. 4. Tony Cusack and Dana Pierson celebrate Tony's TD. Angie shows us that everyday activities are always a part of any ELECTRIC YEAR!!! 4. Varsity Football 71 1. The defense is ready for the big play. 2. Tim Antonides, Frank Ciangi and Matt Castle celebrate a fumble recovery. 3. Mark Spitzley gets another quarterback sack. 4. Greg Wolbers breaks down for the collision. 5. The runner goes down in a mass of blue. 6. Tom Droste zeroes in on the ball. 72 Varsity Football FRONT: Nick Starks, Russ Towersey, Art Trierwieler, Trennon May, Ed Sage, Matt Hallead, Andy Lytle, Bob Piercefield, Tom Hauserman, Stacy Denslow, Kurt Loucks, Dave Wood. SECOND: Joe Brown, John Martin, Bob Cooper, Tom Edlin, Tom Bowerman, Bill Charon, Greg Kemp, Kim Wittenbach, Chris Denslow, Jim Myer, Greg Wolbers. THIRD: Brian Patrick, Tony Cusack, Kurt Swinehart, Chris Flint, Craig Teachworth, Mark Spitzley, Will Lampman, Kurt Russell, Frank Ciangi, Tom Bell, Matt Castle. BACK: Coach Hollon, Coach Hattenbach, Pat Roundtree, Tom Droste, Joe Herald, Jeff Brooks, Steve Clark, Dana Pierson, Tim Antonides, Cort Skoog, Sterrey Stout, Riley Mackowiak. Coach Painter, Coach Monte. 5. Varsity Football 73 YOUNG TEAMS, new coaches The 1986 Freshmen Football team under new coaches Mike Rohen, Jim Graham and Ron Elvert, finished the season with a record of 4-4. Offensively the Bulldogs were led by Kevin King and John Nummer. They both had two 100 yards rushing games. Defensively the Bulldogs were led by Bart Cunningham, who had two games with ten or more tackles and he also led the team in tackles. The JV team was also under a new Head Coach, Jack Manciu. They finished the season with a record of 6- 3. This season was the first time the JV's won over 5 games. They won their first two games against Lowell and Greenville, then lost to St. Johns. Next , they beat Alma and Chesaning. They then lost two to Ovid-Elsie and Corunna. They finished the season strong winning their last two games against Laingsburg and Lakewood. Jim Baker led the way for the Bulldogs with ten touchdowns and rushed for over 1,200 yards. 1. John Nummer carries the ball before being brought down. 2. Chris Zuver trips him up and is helped by Bart Cunningham. 3. Chad Hoover pickes his way through the defense. 4. Jim Baker looks for a hole. FRONT: Damon Wentworth, Chris Sprank, Mark Mathis, Larry Shepard, Alan Stanton, Danny Rogers, Brett Myer, Shannon Kemp, Bob Weber, Tony Ross. SECOND: Joe Davis, Scott Cortiss, John Stedman, Bobby Joe Underwood, Tom Sleder, Tony Limon, Chris Felice, Kevin King, Brent Ferguson, Jason Drummond, John Nummer, Coach Jim Graham. THIRD: Nick Lange, Bart Cunningham, Rick Sprague, John Gallagher, Matt Hoople, Jack Powell, Jeff Rameau, Jeff Goodman, Steve Beebe, Jason Myers, Chris Gee, Coach Ron Elvert. BACK: Coach Mike Rohen, Sam Sage, Chris Zuver, Mike Kenyon, Bud Lowery, Bob Pixley, Tony Cusack, Brett Krause, Jeremy Brooks, Mitch Mackowiak, Pat Carr, Mark Nave. 74 J.V. and Freshman Football FRONT: Jeff Ward, CJ Stewart, Bob Martinez, Jim Baker. SECOND: Scott Dye, Shannon Wolcott, Jim White, Andy Snyder, Chad Hoover, Roman Smith, Terry Henry, Pat Rogers. THIRD: Ken Owens, Mark Graham, Spencer Nevins, Ben Snedeker, Joe Miller, Dan Brownell, Rusty Winkerink, Rob Wright. BACK: Coach Ken Trevan, Robert Lewis, Brian Templeton, Pete Fox, Brian Gorby, Lucas Pitchford, Kevin Dick, Ben Kirby. Mr. Rood thought it necessary to show us once and for all, the strong arm of the la w. Boy, no w we're sure HE strengthened the ELECTRIC YEAR!!!! J.V. and Freshman Football 75 Wfc Ionia Girl’s Basketball team finished with a strong 16-7 record. Coach Jim VanSyckle guided his team to a district title, the first one in 11 years. The team then lost in the first round of districts to Caledonia. The Bulldogs posted a 5- 5 record in the conference for a fourth place while finishing with an excellent 11-2 record outside of the conference. The varsity cagers’ high point in their season came as they won the last seven of eight games before going into district play. This years varsity team voted Senior Lisa Walters as Most Valuable player as she led the team in scoring with 249 points and was voted to the second team all- conference while Junior Joellen Jesko received honorable mention. Jesko was also voted the Sixth Man Award which is for the player who comes off the bench and is ready to go in. This years team co- captains were Seniors Julie Kowatch and Sue Kuhlman. Seniors Sue Nobis and Kuhlman received the Kaye Breining Award. This award is given to the player who has scholarship and leadership ability. Senior Tracy Butler Front Row- Angie Houserman, Lisa Walters, Sue Kuhlman, Joellen Jesko, Anissa Helman Back Row- Sara Hogan, Kerrie Sewell, Tracy Butler, Coach VanSyckle, Julie Kowatch, Sue Nobis was voted Most Improved while Junior Anissa Helman received the Spirit Award. Leading in rebounds was Nobis with 178 while Sophomore Kerrie Sewell was second with 117 and Kowatch was next with 106. Jesko led in assists with 55 while Kuhlman was second with 53 and Walters had 51. Walters was high in steals with 88 while Jesko had 72. Kuhlman was third with 52. Walters was high in the most free throws made with 71 while Jesko was second with 70. Senior Sara Hogan was third with 47. Jesko led in the free throw percentage with an average of 63%. Hogan, Butler and Kuhlman were second with 54%. Coach Jim VanSyckle said, It was a great team to work with; not only great athletes but great students with a team Grade Point Average of 3.53.” He feels the seniors will be greatly missed. 76 Girls Var. Bask- 1. Joellen Jesko shoots a free throw. 2. Sara Hogan dribbles around an Alma player. Ionia kV ! Opp. 49 Cedar Springs 54 47 Greenyille 30 53 Charlotte 32 54 Lowell 44 44 St. Johns 47 50 Alma I 51 31 Ovid-Elsie 45 59 Chesaning 56 56 Lakewood � 1 33 65 Corunna 41 46 Portland - 1 44 48 St. Johns 53 66 Portland St. Pats (3 OT) 62 54 Alma 46 49 Hastings 43 38 Ovid-Elsie 32 70 Greenville 39 40 Chesaning 53 49 Beldmg 36 38 Corunna Districts 26 68 Greenville 49 49 Lakewood Bfifljfloals 48 46 Caledonia 59 Some of the finer legs in IHS are represented in this picture. Although they 're nice to look at, you probably wouldn't want to smell them! That just might spoil your ELECTRIC YEAR!!! 2. Girls Var. Basketball 77 1. Ionia Girls Basketball team shows who is number ONE. 2. Lisa Walters starts the varsity's offense. 3. Kerrie Sewell puts up the shot for 2-points. 4. Julie Kowatch gets set for the rebound. 5. Coach VanSyckle talks to his team during a time out. 6. Sue Kuhlman tries hard to get open. 7. Joellen Jesko puts up a lay-up. 8. Sue Kuhlman tries to steal the ball away from the Chesaning girl. 78 Girls Var. Basketball 2. Ionia Junior Varsity and Freshmen girls basketball teams were under the leadership of two new coaches. The JV's, guided by Ron Miller, had a record of 6- 14. Kathy Campbell coached the freshmen team, the first one in several years, and they ended with an 8-7 record. Leading the JV Bulldogs this year in scoring was Tracy Painter with 151 points, and Val Wray was second with 101. Kelly White was the leader in the most minutes played while Wray was high in steals. Coach Miller said This year's team was hardworking and very exciting. The freshmen team started out strong this year by winning the first three games. They also ended the season on a strong note by winning the last three games. FRONT ROW: Sara Heisler, Kelli White, Patrice Trierweiler, Kari Dipzinski, Val Wray, Kendra Fernholz, Leslie Dryer. BACK ROW: Kim McClintock, Ann Kowatch, Tracy Painter, Tammy Droste, Andra Ward, Coach Ron Miller. 7oSlh) Leading the Bullpups this year in scoring was Ronda Dankenbring with 150 points while LeeAnn Stewart was second with 105. Coach Campbell said, I enjoyed coaching this year and I am looking forward to next year. 80 JV Fr. Basketball FRONT ROW: Carrie McGinn, Lisa Boley, Kathy Graham, Tammy Hull, Lynn Edwards. BACK ROW: Shannon Manshum, Janis Sherman, Coach Kathy Campbell, Ronda Dankenbring LeeAnn Stewart, Mindy Martin. Ionia Opp 27 Cedar Springs 35 39 GR. Northview 34 35 Charlotte 13 39 Lowell 47 29 St. Johns 40 52 Alma 39 30 Ovid-Elsie 40 27 Chesaning 49 24 Lakewood 44 46 Corunna 48 40 Portland 33 38 St. Johns 45 27 Port. St. Pats 37 47 Alma 30 35 Hastings 41 25 Ovid-Elsie 37 29 Greenville 27 35 Chesaning 46 31 Belding 44 25 Corunna 35 Ionia Opp. 5 35 Charlotte 29 Lowell 16 26 P-W 2 I 24 ) St. Johns 37 % 36 31 Ovid-Elsie 34 i Bath 1 33 it 58 1 24 Frankenmutt 23 Lakewood 33 1 41 Holt 49 46 Lowell; 38 30 Bath jj 34 23 Lakewood 42 28 P-W 23 42 Ovid -Elsie 36 33 40 Greenville 1. Mindy Martin starts the offense for the freshman team. 2. Patrice Trieweiler shoots the ball in the J.V. game. 3. Val Wray passes the ball to Tammy Droste. 4. Ronda Dankenbring goes up for a lay-up. JV Fr. Basketball 81 sit IwstrS This years gymnastic season was one of the best in the history of IHS. The team had a win loss record of 7-3, and finished fourth in the conference. Letters were given to - Michelle MacFarlane, Jill Gregory, Tricia Edwards, Tiffany Lance, Carrie McGinn, and Samantha Cupps. They all added depth to the team. There were eleven returning letter winners this year. Becky VanHouten, Karie Patton, Dana Brockman, and Angie Kelley, sophomores, did very well and scored very well. Angie Kelley was was awarded the Hardest Worker award for the second year in a row. Juniors returning this year were Jill Seidelman and Kelly Koehnlein. Kelly was an outstanding leader and helped push the team to be it's best. Jill was an AA competitor and qualified for regionals on Balance Beam, and Floor Exercise. Finishing up the roster were five hard working and determined seniors; Tamara Ferguson, Missy Martin, Deb Stauffer, Gloria Garcia, and Wendy Holther. Gloria was voted most improved this year by her teammates and was highly deserving of this award. She competed AA. Deb and Missy added great character to the team. Wendy Holther added depth in all events and was exceptionally strong on beam. Tamara set many records during her career. She holds all individual records which are: AII-Around-34.00, Vault-9.3, Uneven Bars-8.55, Balance Beam-8.55, Floor-9.0. She also was the first to qualify for the state meet since regionals were established in 75-76. She placed in the top 8 at regionals on Vault and Floor Exercise to enable her to compete at the state level. She then placed in the top 20 gymnasts at the state competition. She had great leadership capabilities and instilled a great attitude in the younger gymnasts. Tamara was voted Most Valuable for the third year in a row. She was also voted team captain for 1986-87. This group of girls had exceptional qualities and put together as a team, made them hard to beat! 82 Girl's Gymnastics Michelle MacFarlane, Jill Gregory, Tricia Edwards, Sam Cupps, Karie Patton, Becky VanHouten, Kelly Koehnlein Angie Kelley, Gloria Garcia, Tiffany Lance, Jill Seidelman, Wendy Holther, Tamara Ferguson, Carrie McGinn, Dana Brockman, Manager Michele Braman, Coach Teri Jo Babcock. 1. The team is getting prepared for the next event to help cheer on their teammates. 2. Tamara Ferguson shows her technique by doing a back summi on the beam. 3. Jill Seidelman makes her aerial on the balance beam. 4. Tamara Ferguson shows her tumbling skills on the floor exercise, which this event took her to state. 5. Kelly Koehnlien attempts a difficult move on the uneven bars. Girl’s Gymnastics 83 Coached by Wes Ramsey, the 1986 Boy’s Gymnastics team placed third in the state with a 5-1 record. Led by this years captains Dave Pierce and Ed Nichols, the team set a new record by scoring a total 129 points. The old record had been 125 points. This years Most Valuable Player and 1 All Arounder Chris Clore got firsts in floor, rings, and highbar, and seconds in vault and parallel bars at the State Meet. Joe Sawtell scored firsts in floor and highbar, and seconds in parallel bars and vault in Division 2. 1. Senior Captain Dave Pierce. 2. Joe Sawtell shows us the way it's done. 3. Chris Clore does what he does best. FRONT: Ryan Hauer, Kevin Boley. SECOND: Joe Davis, Jimmy Reisbig, Robert White, Todd Kline. THIRD: Felipe Samaran, David Choiniere, Doug Bowers, Jon Cusack, Tommy Reiger. FOURTH: AI Manshum, CJ Stewart, Joe Sawtell, Ed Nichols, Chris Clore. BACK: Trenton Loucks, Jeremy Taylor, John Schafer. TMij® Don Season high scores for all arounders were Chris Clore, 46.7, Joe Sawtell, 44.3, and new All Arounder Trenton Loucks, with 36.15. This years team consisted of only two seniors and is coming back next year with a very good looking team. I 84 Boys Gymnastics 3. Boys Gymnastics 85 Best Record For Netters Improving Continuing to improve this year, the Ionia Varsity Volleyball team finished with a 10-16 record, the best one in many years. Coached by Ray Korytkowski, the girls went to the semi-finals in the Saranac Invitational placing fourth out of ten teams. First year coach Janet Balice guided the JV Volleyball team to a 2-9 record. The Varsity finished with a 1-4 record in the Conference for a 5th place. Senior Julie Kowatch was voted Most Valuable Player. She was also voted second team All Conference. Senior Sue Kuhlman received Honorable Mention All Conference, and Junior Sheila Ferris was voted Most Improved. This year's team captains were Seniors Julie Jesko and Audra Leland. Jesko led the team in passing with 77% efficiency, while Leland served for 90%. Kowatch led the team in kills with 113 and 80 blocks, and Jesko was second with 78 kills. Kuhlman led the team in sets with 463. Coach Korytkowski said, This team has the best record in recent memory. He feels next year's team will be young with only one returning Junior and two returning sophomores, but he is looking forward to it. This year's JV captains were Sophomores Val 86 Volleyball Leland and Tammy Droste. Leading the way for the Bullpups were Leland in serving, Droste in setting, Tammy Lehman in attacking, and Leslie Dryer and Ronda Dankenbring in passing. Coach Balice feels the girls consistently improved throughout the season, and she believes next year's team shows promise. FRONT: Carrie Mileski, Michelle Morgridge, Patrice Trieweiler, Lynn Edwards. BACK: Coach Janet Balice, Tammy Lehman, Val Leland, Tammy Droste, Leslie Dryer, Ronda Dankenbring. 4. i • • 4 70,VM 70 M Ionia Opp Varsity Varsity Varsity 0 Wayland 2 2 Allegan 0 0 Delton 2 0 Portland 2 2 Central Montcalm 0 1 Greenville 2 1 Saranac 2 0 Lowell 2 2 Charlotte 0 0 St. Johns 2 2 Maple Valley 1 2 Alma 0 0 Greenville 2 2 Tri-County 0 2 Central Montcalm 0 0 Bath 2 2 Saranac 0 0 Wvnminn 1 ae 0 i ft Greenville 2 Carson City 2 0 Ovid-Elsie 2 ° Lowell 2 Chesaning 2 2 1 Portland 1 ■ 0 Pre-districts Corunna Pre-districts 2 Pre-distr 1 Cedar Springs 2 JV JV JV 1 Portland 2 0 Contra! Montcalm 2 0 St. Johns 2L 2 Maple Valley 0 Alma 1 Ovid-Elsio IEIX' 1 Lowell 2 2 Charlotte 0 0 Chesaning 2 i Portland 2 i Corunna 2 FRONT: Julie Kowatch, Sue Kuhlman, Beth Whitham, Sheila Ferris, Adie Lamphere, Coach Ray Korytkowski. BACK: Kerrie Sewell, Sue Nobis, Audra Leland, Julie Jesko. 1. Ronda Dankenbring serves the ball. 2. Val Leland spikes the ball. 3. Sue Kuhlman sets the ball. 4. Julie Kowatch spikes the ball. Volleyball 87 Individuals The 1987 Ionia Wrestling Team had a slow season with a record of 0-17, but they did have some quality wrestlers. Senior Troy Thomas at 119 lbs. had a record of 33-11-1 which led the team, Senior Aaron Wieczorek had a record of 31-18-0 at 155 lbs. Heavy Weight Sophomore Brian Gorby had a record of 19-20 for his first year. Ionia finished last in Mid Michigan B. Troy Thomas, Moises Velasco at 126 lbs., and Brian Gorby at Heavy Weight all made All Conference third team. There was one record broken during the year, the most escapes in a dual meet. Moises Velasco had 17 which broke Aaron Wieczorek's record of 13 in 1986. Shine Brian Gorby took 3rd place in Regionals, and won the Most Improved Player award. Aaron Wieczorek, Troy Thomas, and Matt Edwards were named team captains. 1. Aaron Wieczorek waits for the right moment to make his move. 2. Troy Thomas makes his move on his opponent. 3. Matt Edwards goes for the pin. 88 Wrestling IHS 8 12 19 ,__1 f 21 22 21 16 ' 12 18 24 S 9 21 24 Lowell Belding G.R. Union Portland Charlotte Leslie T Hastings Gull Lake St. Johns Alma Ovid-Elsie Chesaning Lakewood Greenville Corunna Cafson ity Cedar Springs Students got the chance to listen to Dan Bailee, and maybe get a little free legal advice on Career Day at IHS. Studen ts enjoyed this day as part of their ELECTRIC YEAR!! FRONT: Brian Gorby, Matt Edwards, BACK: Coach Larry Steward, Nick Troy Thomas, Aaron Wieczorek, Pete Starks, Kevin Piggott, Ron Schmid, Fox. Chris Austin, Moises Velasco. Wrestling 89 1. Frank Ciangi tries to keep the ball from going into play. 2. Ionia tries to stop their opponent by using a zone defense. 3. Darin Syrjala gives a headfake before shooting the ball. 4. Mark Hagerty passes the ball to Ciangi. Ionia's 1986-87 basketball season started out with high expectations but saw those fall by the wayside as the team was plagued by several major injuries. However, Coach Vince Nevins squad still finished ’a successful season with a 12- 10 record. In the Mid- Michigan B, the Bulldogs tied St. Johns for 2nd place with a 5-5 mark behind Champion (and state finalist) Alma. Highlight of the season was a record setting performance by Brett Zuver. Zuver, who earned four letters in basketball, set an IHS career scoring mark with 1467 points, shattering Jack Skoog's mark of 1069 points. Zuver's 211 rebounds also paced the team, while senior guard Darin Syrjala led with 85 assists. Three players received all conference recognition: Zuver first team, Mark Hagerty second team, and Syrjala honorable mention. In addition Zuver was named to the B.C.A.M. all star team. Special team honors went to Zuver (most valuable player and the Doc Graham award.) Cort Skoog was named Most Improved Player and Steve Jones got the first spirit award. Zuver was named to the 1st team all state UPI, the Detroit Free Press 2nd team all state, 4th team all state Detroit News, Honorable Mention all state A.P., and Lansing State Journal all area team. 90 Boys V. Basketball Ionia 82 Portland Opp. 75 75 Haslett 87 47 Hastings 63 62 Greenville 55 69 St. Johns 51 63 East GR 62 71 Alma 78 58 Ovid-Elsie 53 66 Greenville 51 81 Chesaning 47 48 Lakewood 70 61 Corunna 49 79 Rockford 68 56 St. Johns 69 79 Lowell 69 48 Alma 80 54 Charlotte 82 63 Ovid-Elsie 65 67 Chesaning 64 59 Corunna 63 87 Districts Belding 60 69 Portland 74 These two cheerleaders are wishing they had thicker coats during the football game so they could have a warmer ELECTRIC YEAR!! Boys V. Basketball 91 FRONT: Mark Hagerty, Darin Syrjala, Mackowiak, Frank Ciangi, Brett Zuver, Bob Piercefield, Kurt Russell, Steve Matt Hofkamp, Cort Skoog, Tom Droste, Jones, Bryan Nurenberg. Kurt Swinehart, Coach Vince Nevins. BACK: Kevin Husted, Mgr., Riley 1. The players on the sidelines watch the game intently. 2. Brett Zuver goes in for a lay up. 3. Riley Mackowiak puts up a shot underneath a defender. 4. Matt Hofkamp goes up and blocks a shot. 5. Cort Skoog is ready to pass off to Tom Droste. 6. Brett sties over some Indians for 2 points. 7. Mark and Darin take a break as they wait for a free throw to be shot. Boys V. Basketball 93 Ionia's JV and Freshmen boys basketball seasons were outstanding in '86 and '87. Under Jim VanSyckle the JV team finished 15-5 overall and 7-3 in Conference, which put them in a tie for second place. They started their season by taking first place and a trophy in the tip-off tournament. The first loss was to Alma, 73-76. The team got back at Alma later in an 80-67 win. After beating Alma, they lost a tough game to Charlotte in double overtime, 86-87. The tough young team came alive and won their last three games. Ionia's freshman hoopsters had a great season finishing 18-0 under Coach Mike Rohen. Under Coach Mike Graham, the B team finished 2-8 with a win over FRONT: Keith Collins, Jamie Stephens, Spencer Nevins, Chris Caswell, Jeremy Taylor, Greg Syrjala. BACK: Coach VanSyckle, Chad Hoover, Russ Cunningham, Ben Kirby, Ron Flynn, Darryl Humbracht, Erik Chesaning, 37-28, and a win over Portland, 33-19. The A team finished first in conference without a loss. In their first conference game, they won a close one over Ovid-Elsie, 59-58. The next conference game was an easy win over St. Johns, 81- 57. Alma was next, and lost to the Dawgs 59-47. Ovid- Elsie had their second chance, but fell to Ionia 67- 48. Chesaning then had to try to take care of the tough freshmen, but failed, losing 71-56. In the last two games of the season, Ionia defeated Alma 62-60, and Corunna, 62- 44. This years team worked constantly to improve although they were unable to improve their record, said Coach Rohen. He also said I was proud to have had the opportunity to work with these young men.” Next year both coaches are hoping for even stronger teams. Weber, Mark O'Connor. 1. Freshmen A team celebrate an 18-0 season after their last win. 2. Ben Kirby takes it to the hoop. 94 Fresh. JV Basketball Ionia i r , Opp. JV f yvi % J JV. 59 68 ps « 1 39 61 75 Hastings 61 72 Greenville 50 72 St. Johns 56 48 73 E. Grand Rapids Alma J 43 76 72 Ovid-Elsie 73 71 Greenville 58 79 Chesaning 61 77 Lakewood 66 71 Corunna 77 61 Rockford 63 71 St. Johns 66 78 Lowell 53 80 Alma 67 86 Charlotte 87 60 Ovid-Elsie 58 90 Chesaning 67 63 Corunna 60 FresrH Fresh. Fresh. ■ 64 ■ Hastings 58 166 Greenville 23 59 m 81 J Ovid-Elsie St. Johns 54 57 8i a m E. Grand Rapids Ported Aim ' £ 1 67-v,, 53 47 56 . Belding 67 ' $$fevid- Elsie 27 48 63 Greenville 42 73 Chesaning 55 88 Lakewood 63 58 Corunna 38 71 St. Johns 56 66 Lowell 51 69 Portland 58 62 Alma 60 62 Corunna 44 FRONT: Roger Jones, Phil Rhodes, John Stedman, Sam Sage, Dan McCoy, Mike Marion. SECOND: Chris Felice, Bart Cunningham, Brett Krause, Steve Beebe, Alex Reisbig, Shawn Manshum, Scott Ferguson, Jeff Goodman. BACK: Coach Graham, Jody Perrien, Troy Droste, Andy Cusack, Randy Adams, Mitchell Mackowiak, Marc Fennell, Coach Rohen. Fresh. JV Basketball 95 Netters Finish 3rd In Conference Ionia's 1986 Varsity Tennis team finished the year with an 8-4 meet record. The Bulldogs placed second in the final league standing with a 3-1 record defeating Alma, Corunna, and Ovid-Elsie. St. Johns finished first in both final league standings and first in conference play. The bulldogs came in a close third in the conference meet by knocking off both Corunna and Ovid-Elsie. Ionia started the season by smashing Lakewood 6-1, cruising by Ovid-Elsie 7-0, and by nipping Greenville 4- 3. The Bulldogs lost to Lowell, Forest Hills Northern, Eaton Rapids, and Hastings. Receiving all conference 2nd team were Chris Booth, Myron Lewis, Jim Gallagher, Gordy Ferguson and Russ Towersey. 1st Doubles Chris Booth and Jim Gallagher had the best winning percentage with a 12-4 record. This years most valuable player went to senior Chris Booth, while Ben Kirby who played 3rd doubles, recieved the most improved award. Also participating on the team were John Anderson, Kyle Wentworth, Ed Sage, and Chris Caswell. 1. Chris Booth demonstrates his forward structure. 2. Ben Kirby gets ready for a return. 3. An Ionia player shows his powerful return. 2. 96 Boys Tennis Ionia Ef Opp. 1 Lakewood 6 5 Greenville 2 5 Lowell 2 0 St. Johns 7 6 Alma 1 7 Ovid-Elsie 0 0 Forest Hills Northern 7 4 Greenville 3 6 Corunna 1 2 Eaton Rapids 5 1 Hastings 6 5 Lowell 2 Have you ever seen happier trash? Jill proves that you can make the best out of any situation, which was what Ionia did during the ELECTRIC YEAR!!! FRONT: John Anderson, Mark Gorham, Mike Stencil, Nathan Gertz, Moises Velasco, Russ Towersy, Chris Caswell, Jerry Graves, Ed Sage, Scott Kenyon. BACK: Coach Steward, Mark Thelen, Kyle Wentworth, Myron Lewis, Chris Booth, Jim Gallagher, Gordy Ferguson, Ben Kirby, Scott Peabody. Boys Tennis 97 Netters Looking Ahead Ionia Girl's Tennis team is looking ahead, as they showed a great deal of improvement in 1986, and are eagerly anticipating next season. A record number of 21 girls went out this season which is the highest in 5 years. Lakewood edged Ionia in a pre-season scrimmage early in the season. Ionia went on to lose a few more matches but fought back and defeated Lakewood 4-3, Ovid- Elsie 6-1, and Greenville 4-3. This years captains were Seniors Julie Jesko and Paula Kelly who had the best winning percentage of 14-5. The most valuable player went to sophomore Nikki Peapody who played 1st Singles as a freshman and a Sophomore. She showed great leadership and should be the backbone of the team in the future. Junior Jackie Roberts received the most improved player for going from exhibition her sophomore year to 2nd singles her Junior year. Seniors Julie Jesko and Paula Kelly received the coaches award for their outstanding leadership, and achievement, which is a first for the team. Ionia took third in the MMB conference by defeating Ovid Elsie. First place went to St. Johns 3-0, 2nd went to Corunna 2-1, and 4th went to Ovid-Elsie 0-3. 7. 1. Michelle Reisbig streches to complete her serve. 2. Paula Kelly and Julio Jesko prepare to return the ball. 3. Nikki Peabody shows her powerful serving form. 2. 98 Girls Tennis Ionia 1 Grand Ledge Opp, 6 0 St. Johns 7 2 Greenville 5 4 Lakewooa 3 3 Lowell 4 2 Charlotte 5 «1 rp Corunna 6 6 Ovid-Elsie 1 3 Lowell 4 0 Hastings At� .. ±7 % Greenville 3 Suzie Q is showing the power and fight that made the Ionia Dawgettes District Champs! Thanks for helping make this an ELECTRIC YEAR!!! FRONT: Cassie Drysdale, Sue Ehl, Nikki Peabody, Marcie Peabody, Micelle Reisbig, Julie Jesko, Paula Kelly. SECOND: Sarah Piper, Mary Rozeboom, Martha Sorbet, Katherine Smith, Becky McPherson, Heather Werner, Kerri Froling, Amie Valentine. BACK: Jackie Roberts, Karie White, Mary Jo Adgate. Girls Tennis 99 Individuals Show Their Abilities The 1986 boy's track team coached by Chuck Hollon, posted a 4-3 record and placed third in league standings. This year's captains were Rob Banhagel and Ken Loucks, who was also this years Most Valuable Player. Robert Hickerson made first team all conference, while Greg Wolbers, Rob Banhagel, Ken Loucks and Brett Zuver all made second team all conference. Brett Thomas and Darryl Gorby made third team. Rob Banhagel who was all-state this year broke his old pole vault record of 14' with an excellent vault of 14'4 . This was Chuck Hollon's last year as head coach and assistant coach Ken Trevan, and cross- country coach Chris Young will be coaching the team next year. The team is looking forward to having a good season next year. 1. Brett Zuver gives it all he's got. 2. Ken Loucks flies over the hurdles. 3. Rob Banhagel shows his record form. Dennis is the perfect example to show us how much fun it is in the library. Obviously, there's nowhere he'd rather be. Dennis caught studying? Now we know this is an ELECTRIC YEAR!!! 1. ytm V Ionia Opp. 40 Greenville 51 62 Sparta-lonia 76 94 St. Johns 43 97 75 Ovid-Elsie Alma 40 62 53 Chesaning 84 42 Corunna 95 A 2. 100 Boys Track FRONT: Andy Brown, Brett Thomas, Ken Loucks, Daryl Gorby, Rob Banhagel, Fred Adgate. SECOND: Loren Thorburn, Dennis Furton, Pat Roundtree, Brett Zuver, Greg Wolbers, Robert Hickerson, Sean Warden. THIRD: Robert Wright, Jim Baker, Joe Brown, Kevin Wassom, Tom Reiger, Kurt Loucks, Jon Cusack, Greg Kemp, Pat Rogers, Mark Hillabrandt. BACK: Ken Owen, Robert Almond, Ben Snedeker, Brian Gorby, Jason Coe, Matt Hofkamp, Steve Clark, Kurt Russell, Andy Snyder, John Newkirk, Dan McNamara. Boys Track 101 Ionia . Opp Greenville 86 64 Sparta 32 34 St. Johns 92 48 Chesaning 78 29 Corunna 97 65 Alma 65 42 Ovid-Elsie 84 1. Val Wray shows her running form. 2. Leslie Adams flies high over hurdles. 3. Traci Butler gives it her all to get over the bar. FRONT ROW: Cassie Drysdale, Tracy Butler, Jenny Almy, Val Wray, Amy Durst, Nikki Peabody SECOND ROW: Becky Banhagel, Michelle Mac Farlane, Jennifer Schwab, Kerri Sewell, Leslie Dryer, Cathy O'Mally, Jitka Ismail TFIIRD ROW: Joanne Van Raalte, Angie Kelly, Kelly White, Karen Wood, Jill Seidelman, Eileen Stewart BACK ROW: Pauline Sorgenfri, Leslie Adams, Jenny Sherwood, Cindy Cusack, Jennifer Russell, Julie Harwood, Kelly Cusack The Ionia girls track team, coached by Jim VanSyckle, finished 1-5-1 in the 1986 season. In conference standings the Bulldogs finished fifth tied with Alma behind league leading Corunna, Becky Banhagel and Karen Wood, made MMB first team. Banhagel, Tracy Butler, Amy Durst, and Kerrie Sewell all made third team all league with the 440 relay. Banhagel and Wood also made class B State Finals, Banhagel placed fifth in the 100m dash and sixth in the long jump and Wood placed fifth in the shot put. Along with being named Most Valuable Player Banhagel also broke a record for the long jump at 17'5 1 4 , the old record of 17'2 was held by Pam Moore. Wood also broke the record for Discus with a throw of 114'10 , that record held by Lynn Syrjala was at 108'. The most improved participant was Jitka Ismail who placed fifth at regionals in the 800m run, and this years captain was Jenny Almy. The team will have some fine individuals returning next season and will still have a very young team. kpfc it m ill Sri lUrl 102 Girls Track Steve Jones has difficulties deciding which side he likes best-but, the ability to get along with the opponent is one of the reasons why Ionia had an ELECTRIC YEAR!!!! Girls Track 103 1. Mark Kowatch waits for the ball. 2. Tom Droste hit one of his homeruns. 3. Jack Skoog uses his form to throw a no-hitter. 4. Chuck Stephens swings for the ball. WSratraOirai) Ionia's 1986 varsity baseball team under first year coach Gary Swinehart finished the season with a 12-9 record. Ionia made a run at the MMB Championship, losing a share of first place in a 5-4 loss to St. Johns. In the final game of the season, Chesaning took the top spot with an 8-2 record, while the Bulldogs were 7-3. Ionia started fast, winning their first four games, before losing four of the next seven. However they rebounded to win five of their final ten games. A trio of Juniors paced the Bulldogs hitting attack. Cort Skoog led the way with a .392 average followed by Tom Droste at .368 and Darin Syrjala at .353, while Tim Antonides led the team with 11 stolen bases. Senior Jack Skoog paced the Bulldogs pitching staff with a 6-3 record, 113 strike outs, a no- hitter (third of his career) and a 1.64 ERA. Jack was selected as Co-Captain and was named the team M.V.P. and was first team all conference. Catcher Chuck Stephens was picked as the recipient of the Frank Ciangi Award. He was named 2nd team all conference, and was the other Co-Captain. Junior Tom Droste was voted the Bulldogs Most Improved Player, while Darin Syrjala was 2nd team all conference as an outfielder. 104 Varsity Baseball Ionia Opp. 4 Lakewood 3 15 Portland 2 3 Lowell 0 5 Central Montcalm 2 3 W St. Johns 3 1 Greenville 4 3 Greenville 5 6 . Alma 0 7 Alma 5 f 4 Hastings 2 8 Anchor Bay 13 8 Ovid-Elsie 6 4 Ovid-Elsie 3 10 Hastings 14 5| Chesaning Chesaning 4 4 i3r 0 Lakewood 5 2 G R. North view 5 6 Corunna 3 9 Corunna 3 4 St. Johns 5 Would you dare to take Tim Antonides and Pat Roundtree home to your mother? Just tell her about the size of the fight in the dawg and she ’ll agree they helped make the ELECTRIC YEAR complete!! Varsity Baseball 105 JJoWa Under the coaching of Eric Nichols, the 1986 JV Baseball team had a very respectable season ending up with a record of 6-4 in the Mid-Michigan B and 12-9 overall. They started out the season on a good note with two fine wins, over Lakewood 17-5, then Portland 13-5. Lowell was next, but they were held to a loss 11- 4. The team went on to beat Portland St. Pats in the next game 15-7. They then played their first conference game against St. Johns but the Redwings pulled away two wins 13-6, and 7-1. The JV then played an 8 inning game against Greenville. They could not hold on and lost 9-5, but in the second game they beat the Yellow Jackets 7-5. The rest of the Conference games were played later on in the season. First was Alma and Ionia took them 17-10, and the Panthers got the second one 5- 3. Second was Ovid-Elsie and the the young Bulldogs took both games 9-8 and 13-9. Chesaning was third and the Bulldogs lost the first one 6-3, but took the Indians for a ride in the second game winning 12-5. 1. Frank Ciangi sets up for a big hit. 2. Bobby Martinez shows his form on the mound. 3. Bob Piercefield cranks one out to the fielders. 106 J.V. Baseball In the last conference game Ionia played Corunna and took both games away from the Cavaliers 3-2 and 12-3. The future looks good for the Varsity Baseball team in Ionia. With all the experience coming up to play, Ionia looks like it's going to have some great seasons. tttftsT, i FRONT: CJ Stewart, Blake Berger, Bob BACK: Jeff Stewart, Greg Syrjala, Piercefield Frank Ciangi, Jeff Brooks, Chad Hoover, Russ Cunningham, Mark Riley Mackowiak, Chris Flint, Andy O'Conner, Jeremy Taylor, Jamie Lytle, Curt Cook, Art Trierwieler. Stephens, Bob Martinez, Coach Nichols. Ionia Opp. 17 Lakewood 5 13 Portland 5 4 Lowell 11 15 Portland St. Pats 7 6 St. Johns 13 1 St. Johns 7 5 Greenville 9 7 Greenville 5 17 Alma 10 3 Alma 5 2 Hastings 3 6 Maple VaWey 5 9 Ovid-Elsie 8 13 Ovid-Elsie J 9 3 Chesaning 6 12 Chesaning 5 1 Lakewood 2 3 Corunna 2 12 Corunna 3 17 Central Montcalm 1 8 Saranac Freshmen 9 lyrics and antics for marching spats and saxes. With them around, the Marching Dawgs were assured an ELECTRIC YEAR!!!!! The Blues Brothers turn in their J.V. Baseball 107 W SflW S0FT1MLL SP© MEOW Under the leadership of The Bulldogs captain this first year coach Doug Gokee year was Senior Missy Hoort. Ionia’s Varsity Softball team had a respectable record of 11 - 14. After a sluggish beginning, losing the first eight of nine games, the Bulldogs fought back by winning the six of eight contest before going into district play. Ionia had an 8-3 win over Caledonia in pre-districts. Then in district play the Bulldogs had a big win over Greenville, 18-4, but then fell to Grand Rapids Northview 13- 5 in the final. Junior Julie Jesko was voted to first team all-district while Senior Debbie Cook and Juniors Paula Kelly and Lisa Walters were voted honorable mention all-district. In the Mid-Michigan B Conference the Bulldogs ended in a tie with Ovid Elsie for third place with a 4-6 record. Unbeaten St. Johns and Chesaning finished first and second respectively. Ionia had two outfielders that were voted first team all conference: Jesko and Tonya Limon. Jesko was voted Most Valuable Player and won honorable mention to the All area Lansing State Journal team. Inga Rijks was voted most improved. Ionia Opp 4 Portland 2 7 Lowell 10 7 Forest Hills 16 4 Forest Hills 16 5 St.Johns 9 1 St. Johns 4 7 Greenville 9 6 Greenville 18 8 Lakewood 8 6 Alma 4 5 Alma 7 7 Central Montcalm 0 2 Central Montcalm 6 2 OvkJ-Elsie 4 13 Ovid-Elsio 8 1 Hastings 0 2 Chesaning 9 6 Chesaning 9 10 Saranac 9 8 Lakewood 4 8 Caledonia 3 22 Corunna 6 29 Corunna 16 18 Greenville 4 5 Northview 13 1. Sue Kuhlman throws in a strike. 2. Missy Hoort plays third base. 3. Julie Jesko is in full stride to reach first base. 108 V. Softball FRONT: Deb Cook, Tonya Limon, Missy Hoort, Julie Jesko, Paula Kelly. BACK: Coach Doug Gokee, Lisa Walters, Jody Wombolt, Sue Kuhlman, Julie Kowatch, Char Davis, Inga Rijks, Manager Audra Leland. Bill, you did it! Your show was consistently 1 and your family filled Ionia with electrifying laughter. Yes, you helped Ionia have an ELECTRIC YEAR!!!!!!!! V. Softball 109 J.V. SOFTBALL ENDS SEASON ON UPSWING Ionia's Junior Varsity Softball team posted a strong 14-8 season record in 1986. Under the leadership of coach Linda Limon the Bulldogs, after a sluggish beginning losing the first five out of seven games, fought back to win the next six games and finished the season on a four game winning streak. High points of the J.V. season were the 22-3 win over Greenville and a 21-5 win over Alma. Ionia lost some close one run games to Forest Hills Central 19-18 and to Central Montcalm 20- 19 so the squad's record could have been better. The junior Bulldogs did a fine job in league play with a record of 6-3. They had wins over St. Johns and Ovid Elsie once and Alma and Corunna twice. Coach Limon said, The team started out slowly, but quickly got the momentum going. She hopes that she can find a consistant pitcher and catcher because the team lost a couple of aggressive players this year to the varsity. FRONT ROW: Tracy Painter, Monika Fernholz, Carolyn Darnell, Anissa Helman, Joellen Jesko, Michelle Morgridge, Angie Houserman, and manager Tony Limon. BACK ROW: Coach Linda Limon, Ann Kowatch, Tammy Droste, Christy Matthews, Valerie Leland, Tammy Adair, Tammy Lasco, Adie Lamphere, Sheila Ferris, Jessica Hybarger, Tammy Lehman and Audra Burgtorf. 110 J.V. Softball 1 • Joellen Jesko stays on base. 2. Joellen Jesko waits for the ball. 3. Angie Houserman makes a hit. Ionia Opp. 11 Portland 4 6 Hastings 10 9 Lowell 16 5 Forest Hills Central 13 18 Forest Hills Central 19 10 St. Johns 9 7 St. Johns 18 20 Greenville 10 22 Greenville 3 19 Lakewood 10 21 Alma 5 20 Alma 10 17 Central Montcalm 14 19 Central Montcalm 20 18 Ovid-Elsie 9 13 Maple Valley 3 2 Chesaning 10 6 Chesaning 9 11 14 Lakewood Saranac j 0 L 7 Cprunna Corunna 4 Gumby, Gumby he's our man if HE can 7 do it no one can! Ride Pokey off into the sunset and Thanks for making this the ELECTRIC YEAR!!!!!! J. V. Softball 111 Ionia’s 1986 Boys Golf team There were two first time finished the season with a varsity letter winners, Junior record of 9-4. Steve Hallead, and The Bulldogs started the Freshman Jay Barnes, season winning the first Coach Dryer is looking for match against Belding. Then a great season next year with they went 2-3 in their next five all but one letter winner matches. After this they returning, turned it on strong, winning six of their next seven ___________ matches. The Bulldogs finished fourth in the conference with a 2-3 record behind Alma 5-0, St. Johns 4-1, and Corunna 3-2. Ionia had two people take all-conference. Brian Nurenberg, 2nd team all- conference, and Dan McNamara, Honorable Mention. Dan was also selected as the Most Valuable Player. In non- conference action Gary Lynn was the second medalist at Greenville. Dan McNamara and Blake Berger were first in the scramble at i. Lowell. 1. Jay Barnes gets ready to drive the ball. 2. Bryan Nurenberg shows us his form. 3. Blake Berger is ready to chip the ball. 112 Boys Golf FRONT ROW: Jay Barnes, Richie Adgate, Bruce Sutherland, Blake Berger, Jack Proctor, Bryan Nurenberg, Chris Austin. BACKROW: Dennis VanDyne, Dan McNamara, Steve Hallead, Russ Cunningham, Darryl Humbracht, Chris Benjamin, Mark Thelen, Gary Lynn, Coach Mike Dryer. Ionia Opp. 182 Belding 196 182 Hastings 157 172 Portland 192 170 St. Johns 155 163 Grand Ledge 185 171 Alma 165 177 Chesaning 179 171 Lakewood 181 174 Ovid-Elsie 187 174 Corunna 164 174 Chesaning 177 188 Lowell 167 169 Greenville 175 Play it Dave! Show Gonzo from the Muppet Show how it's done! We know you can do it because you helped make 1986 an ELECTRIC YEAR!!! Boys Golf 113 Girl's Golf Finishes Season 6-5 Ionia's 1986 Girls Golf team had good season with a record of 6-5. Coach Mike Dryer said It was a good team, and you can tell by the winning record! He also said, No girls had played varsity the preceding year. The team's Captains were Molly MacNamara and Diane VanDenberg. Some of the best averages for the team were Tamara Ferguson with 57.6, Amy Baylis 59.0, Andra Ward 60.0, Bridget Masengale 60.5, Julie Wright 61,0 and Michelle Nevins 63.0. Most Valuable Player of the team was Tamara Ferguson. As a junior, Tamara had the best average of the team, after playing only one previous year. Coach Dryer said All Varsity players were underclassmen, and next year's team should be as good - if not better! 1. Julie Wright shows her form. 2. Cindy Bollinger sets up for the drive. 3. Lynette Swinehart is ready for her powerful swing. FIRST ROW: Coach Dutt Dryer, Amy Baylis, Cindy Bollinger, Yolanda Lewis, Michelle Nevins, Christie Bledsoe, Tamara Ferguson, Lynette Swinehart, Jill Robinson, and Steve Hallead. SECOND ROW: Julie Wright, Bridget Masengale, Diane Vandenberg, Amy Stedman, Andra Ward, Kari Frowling, and Liz Valentine. 114 Girl's Golf M Ovld-Elsie's homecoming fireworks were in honor of Ionia's victory. The Bulldogs once again put a damper on the Marauders spirit, but the Dawgs were on cloud 9, and were sure this was the stSrt of an ELECTRIC YEAR!!!!! Girl's Golf 115 The 1986 Cross Country team had an outstanding winning season this year for the seventh year in a row. They went undefeated with a record of 13-0. The girls came out even with a 7-7 record. This years captains were Senior Darin Syrjala and Junior Jill Seidelman. The most valuable runners were two outstanding achievers Darin Syrjala and Kevin Selfridge. The most improved runner was Paul Sutter, who will be a great leader next season. Darin Syrjala and Kevin Selfridge were named to first team all conference. Andy Brown, and Tamara Thayer were named to second team all conference. Paul Sutter, Sean Warden, and Toni Bennett were named to honorable mention. State qualifiers were Darin Syrjala and Kevin Selfridge. Ionia placed first in the conference, and fourth in 1. Jill Seidelman works hard for a fast finish. 2. Darin Syrjala seems fo have a fan. 3. Paul Sutter and Andy Brown dig deep inside anticipating the finish. Regionals. This season was one of great achievement and success. Coach Young feels that this years team was different because of their ability to get the work done without asking any questions. I i. 3. 116 Cross Country 2. 4P . Ionia Hastings Opp. 15 36 2nd v. Grand Lodge 48 19 Mont-lonia 15 Alma 44 19 Belding 11 44 1st Charlotte 38 18 Sparta Inn - 17 Greenville 39 22 Portland 41 Lakewood ft. 2nd UDwell 44 15 Carson City Inv. 20 Ovid-Elsie 50 1st Chesanfng 41 24 Sheperdlnn . 25 : Corunna J 36 1st St. Johns 30 4th Conference Regional SI ful- lonia Opp 18 Hastings 37 28 Grand Ledge 29 5th Mont-lonia Meet 50 Alma 15 50 Belding 27 27 Charlotte 28 16 Sparta Inn 39 36 GrgemriRe Portland 17 •21 27 Lakewood 30 27 Lowell 28 9th Carson City Inn 30 Ovid-Elsie 25 29 Chesaning 26 7th Shephard Inv. 27 Corunna 28 36 St. Johns • ’ 19 3rd Conference 15th Regional . Sean Warden, Jill Seidelman, Toni Bennett, John Williford, Jon Newkirk, Jody Williford, Dan Maxim, Brad Miller, Paul Sutter, Darin Syrjala, Liz Valentine, Andy Brown, Cathy O'Mally, Chris Caswell, Kevin Selfridge, Sean Cahill, Todd Moorhead, Tamara Thayer. Cross Country 117 V v • A: A: A: A : A A A 118 Faculty Administration Faculty Administration 119 iffi8[ra0@Mij©OT) Mate© €(nimgp Ionia's administration for the 1986-87 school year faced many positive changes. The major accomplishment was the passing of the school bond issue. Among the people who helped make this all possible were the Board of Education. Members included President Harry Larkin, Vice President Ken Felice, Secretary Richard Hull, Treasurer Dave Pinnow, and Trustees Marshall Nyland, Spiro Mann, and Dorothy Durst. They all worked in conjunction with Superintendent Dr. Robert Hagerty. Principal C. Gary Carlson and Ass't Principal Robert Rood felt they accomplished many things this year. They felt that they recognized the students that did well academically. They also felt the communication with the parents improved, as a result of newsletters sent home every two weeks and articles submitted to the Sentinel - Standard. Mr. Carlson said, This school year was very successful. We hired several new teachers and they blended in well with the rest of the faculty. The Athletic teams had successful seasons while they showed good sportsmanship, which reflects on the school. Serving as Administrative Assistant was Mr. Don Gorsuch, taking care of attendance problems. In addition to this job he was also the Athletic Director, scheduling all the events and getting the officials. 1. Don Gorsuch, Principal C. Gary Carlson, and Asst Principal Robert Rood. 2. Mr. Carlson wonders why the photographer is out of his class. 3. Mr. Rood finds time to lean back and relax. 4. Mr. Gorsuch plans the next athletic event. 5. The floor plans for the new IHS. 2. 120 Administration 5. Administration 121 Board of Education Members: Marshall Nyland, Superintendent Dr. Robert Hagerty, President Harry Larkin, Dorothy Durst, Ken Felice, Richard Hull, Spiro Mann. Not Pictured, Dave Pinnow. 1. Michael F. Freeland- Director of Instruction and Curriculum. 2. Ralph Sorensen- Supervisor of Management Services. 3. Dr. Robert Hagerty- Superintendent. 4. Mary L. Kelley- Supervisor of Special Education. 122 Administration Administration 123 POSITIVE PEOPLE SET NO LIMITS « Robert Austin Vickie Barlow Miss Kelley Beaman Kaye Breining Ferris State, B.S. University of Idaho B. S. C.M. U., B.S. Murray State University, B.S Business Education M.S.U., M.A. French l-IV C.M.U, M.A. Counselor Popular Literature English Physical Education Charles Brill Debra Butler W.M.U., B.M. and M. A. M. S. U.t B.A. High School Band Spanish l-IV Mike Cooper CMU B.S. and M.A. Health and CAP Randall Cowling Scott Croisant Univ. of Minn., B.S. C.M.U., B.S. Metal Shop Science LeeAnn Cunningham U of M, A.B. French l-IV Spanish l-IV Thomas F. Cusack Michigan Tech. Building Trades Gloria Dryer C. M. U., B.A. M. S. U., M.A. English Spanish l-ll Michael Dryer C.M.U., A.B. M.A M.S.U. History English Speech 124 Faculty Thomas Frahm C.M.U., B.S. and M.A. Counselor Don Frayer M.S.U. , B.A. Business and CAP Bradley Garrison Jackson C.C. W.M.U., B.S. C.M.U. , M.A. Industrial Arts Robert J. Gaus C.M.U., B.S. and M.A. Counselor Ms. Goodwin Kal. Coll., B.A. English History Deborah B. Hagen C.M.U., B.S. M.S.U., M.A. Spanish l-IV Ted Hagen Joseph M. Harrison M.S.U., B.S. and M.A. W.M.U., B.S. Mathematics U ot M, M.A. Mathematics Chuck Hollon W.M.U., B.A. English History Marcia Hollon Ferris State, A.D. Montcalm C.C., L.P.N. Health Careers Todd A. Lincoln C.M.U., B.S. G.V.S.C. and MSU, M.A. Special Education Gale Lynch Ferris State C.M.U., M.A. Mathematics Andrew MacFartand W.M.U. , B.M.E. Jazz Band Junior Varsity Band Bonita Ford MacFarland Calvin College A.B. M.S.U., M.A. English Faculty 125 Steve Majerle Hope College., B.A. Mathematics Vince Nevins W.M.U., B.A. M.S.U., M.A. Social Studies Rob Powers M.S.U., B.A. and M.A. Mathematics Mr. Miller C.M.U., B.S. Government History Raymond Monte M.S.U., B.A. and M.A. English Patricia Moore M.S.U., B.S. and M.A Home Economics Pam Morrison M.S.U., B.A. English History Barb Nickell Dan Painter M.S.U., B.A. and M.A. C.M.U., B.S. and M.A. S.E.V.P. Physical Education English Janet E. Powell Mankato State, B.S. C.M.U., M.A. English Marcia Rameau GVSC B.S. and M.A. Resource Room James E. Rice C.M.U., B.S. and M.A. Mathematics Mrs. Rinehart Sag. Val. St., B.S. U.S.M., M.S. Science Mathematics CAP Mike Rohen W.M.U., B.S. Special Education 126 Faculty Judy Schnebly W.M.U. , M.A. M.S.U. , B.M. Vocal Music CAP Arlene Stien M.S.U., B.A. U of M, A.M. L.S Librarian Mrs. M. Tronson C.M.U., B.S. Science and CAP Gary Smith W.M.U., B.S. M.S.U., M.A. Fine Arts i J. Elena Spice Mrs. Kay Springgay Larry E. Steward Grossmont M.S.U.,B.A. and M. A. Huntington Col. , B.S. Jr. Coll. Office Technology G.V.S.C., M.A. San Diego Mesa Typing I. Physical Education Coll. Ferris State G.R.J.C. Food Service Linda Stuart W.M.U. B.A. M.A. Counselor Richard C. Tipton J. Townsend W.M.U., B.S. C.M.U., B.S. and M.A. C.M.U., M.A. Social Studies English Ken Trevan W.M.U., B.S. C.M.U., M.A. Drafting Charles VanDenburg Charles Warner M.S.U., B.S. M.S.U., B.S. and M.S. Vocational Agriculture Science General Metals Gary welch Manchester Coll., B.S. M.S.U., M.A. Comp. Accounting Accounting Dennis Zuver C.M.U., A.B. Journalism English Faculty 127 We Couldn't Do It Without 'em! Ionia High School did not just run on students, teachers and administration alone; the secretaries, cooks, and custodians were an important part in helping keep the high school running. Doreen Schaffer and Karen Bradley kept things running smoothly in Principal C. Gary Carlson's office. They had to keep the records straight and do other tasks, such as keeping up with the rush of students and answering the telephones. This year Phyllis Powell assisted Mr. Don Gorsuch, administrative assistant and Athletic Director, in keeping the attendance records. Working in the counseling office this year was Marilyn Hofbauer. She helped the counselors who in turn kept the students informed of new programs and activities. Also she was the Athletic Secretary. This year, cooking together to make the lunches, were Sandy Antonides, Pam Bosley, Jewell Rittenburg, Cindy Hartman, Connie Munger, Jane Dipzinski, Jackie Miller, Mary Flint, Mary Bensinger, Gloria Keast, and Anna Guernsey. The custodial and maintenance staff just don't fix things around the school, they also work on keeping the school system landscaping up. Floyd Rogers is the custodian on days while Phil Patterson, Ned Graham, Marty Huntley and David Hawley on nights. The maintenance staff this year included Jerry Selleck and Dan Wagner. Jack Ziegler was grounds and maintenance man while George Whitelock was grounds. 1. Floyd Rogers sweeps the floor in the IHS. 2. Doreen Schaffer would rather sit and talk than finish her typing. 3. Jane Dipzinski takes time out to smile while Sandy Antonides keeps working. 4. Phyllis Powell keeps the attendance records straight. 5. Karen Bradley takes time out of her busy schedule. 6. Marilyn Hofbauer is busy at work. 128 Sec. Cooks Cust. Sec. Cooks Cust. 129 Seniors! 131 Sara Hogan Spanish Mathematics Valedictorian Tammy Davis Salutatoriam Gloria Garcia Art Wendy Holther Steve Jones Annual Editor Social Studies Annual Photographer m Jon Taylor Instrumental Music Debate Scholarship Jat7ies Gallagher English Paula Kelly Business Department 132 Seniors Susan Kuhlman Vocal Music Misti Ludwick French Michelle Nevins Social Studies Sandy Packard Spotlight Editor Ass't Annual Editor Vanessa Reynolds Art Jill Robinson Ass’t Annual Editor Cari Schafer Culinary Arts Jeff Vandrie John White Drafting Business Department 1 Chris Sutter French Kim Wittenbach Vocal Music Seniors 133 Amie Adair Melissa Adair Tracey Adams Melissa Andrews Tim Antonides Jennifer Badder Joseph Bama Amy Baylis Kandace Beaman Tom Bell Waneta Bell Lori Bennett Carla Bledsoe Michele Blood Kevin Booth Tom Bowerman Seniors ‘87 Seniors ‘87 Seniors ‘87 Seniors ‘87 Seniors ‘87 134 Seniors Smwts ‘87 Smwrs 87 Sgbwts 87 Senwirs 87 S® wr$ 87 Becky Bowne Sue Ann Brady Ron Brinkman Andrew Brown Doug Brown Joe Brown Missy Brownell Renee Brownell Kathy Bugbee Kelly Bugbee Kevin Bums Connie Butler Tracy Butler Siritad Cahill Matt Castle Jenny Chambers Seniors 135 Bill Charon Renee Clover Timothy Cook Jerry Cooper Darrell Curtis Sheri Cusack Char Davis Tammy Davis ClaytonDegayner Cathy Deible Chris Densloiv Shelly Devers Rob Dinehart Dorothy Dormer Tom Droste Heidi Dygert Smwrs ‘87 Smwts '87 Seniors ‘87 Seniors ‘87 Seniors '87 136 Seniors Smwts ‘87 S nwts ‘87 Seniors ‘8? S niws ‘87 Seniors ‘87 Kristina Eaton Matt Edwards Lisa Eilar Kip Emelander James Engle Rene’ Feehan Joe Felice Tamara Ferguson Julie Femholz James Ferris Linda Ferris Russell Ferris Sean Ferris Steve Filipek April Fisher Gary Frost Seniors 137 Detmis Fnrton Barbara Gallagher James Gallagher Gloria Garcia Craig Gorby Jill Guild Todd Guernsey Isabelle Guyenot Jamie Hale Kim Halladay Jeff llalsted Chris Hankis Paul Hardin Amy Heintzelman Sherri Helmes Star Hewitt Smifjrs 87 S mwts '87 Seniors '87 Seniors ‘87 S wwrs ‘87 138 Seniors $mwt$ '87 Seniors '87 Seniors ‘87 Smwrs '87 S nwts '87 Robert Hickerson Kristine Hofbauer Sara Hogan James Hogarth Deborah Holcomb Wendy Holther Chris Hopkins Tammy Hotchkiss Tina Hull Kari Hummel Tina Hurt Julie Jesko Ken Johnston Amy Jones Amy Jones Steve Jones Seniors 139 Korene Kahl Kevin Kasper Jeff Keefer Paula Kelly Kelly Kemp Shannon Kenyon Todd Kerr John Kinsman Julie Koivatch Susan Kuhlman Greg Lafler John Lake Stuart Lehman Aymeric Lejeune Audra Leland Janine Lewis Smmrs '87 Smwrs '87 Smwrs '87 Smwrs '87 Smwrs '87 140 Seniors LaTonya Limon Patricia Lincoln Amy Liscombe Anne Liscombe David Loveless Eric Lower Vicki Lowery Misti Lndwick Scott Lima Gary Lynn Tina Madison Rodney Marsh Diane Martin John Martin Melissa Martin Bridget Masengale Seniors 141 Beth Mason Melody McCord Lisa McPherson Eric Meyers Steve Miller Sue Mistier Kathy Montgomery Mary Montgomery Paid Montgomery Anne Muraiva Michelle Nevins Ed Nichols Lisa Nichols Susan Nobis Linda Oakley Mindy Ockert Seniors ‘87 Szniws '87 Seniors ‘87 Seniors ‘87 Seniors 87 142 Seniors fon m 87 S mwts ‘87 S®wwrs '87 S nwrs ‘87 S wwrs ‘87 Sandra Packard Brian Patrick Scott Peabody David Pierce Dana Pierson Diane Pixley Cheryl Ransom Michelle Reisbig Kaci Renucci Rachel Reynolds Vanessa Reynolds Jill Robinson Amy Ross Meg Rothfelder Pat Roundtree Kris Rowley Seniors 143 Mary Rozeboom Rodney Ruehs James Russell Melissa Sandborn Cari Schafer Kimberly Seiler Kris Shattuck Denise Sheaffer Lora Sheaffer Cort Skoog Tim Smiley Laurie Smith John Speckin Ted Sprank Jennifer Stanard Debbie Stauffer Seniors ‘87 Seniors ‘87 Seniors ‘87 Seniors ‘87 Seniors ‘87 144 Seniors Seniors '87 Seniors ‘87 Seniors ‘87 S wwrs ‘87 S wiwrs ‘87 Amy Stedman Pamela Steiner LeeAnn Stowell- OTDonnell Christine Sutter Tresea Szvainston Kurt Swinehart Darin Syrjala Jon Taylor Scott Taylor Mark Thelen Roger Thomas Troy Thomas Liz Valentine Jon Vanderveen Jeff VanDrie Barb Vigil Seniors 145 Lisa Walters Carrie Weaver Darrel Weller Joint White Elizabeth Whitham Aaron Wieczorek Mike Williams Kim Wittenbach Gregory Wolbers Bob Wolcott Charles Wolthuis Jodi Womboldt Dave Wood Karen Wood Julie Wright Scott Yenchar Seniors '87 Seniors '87 Seniors '87 Seniors '87 Seniors ‘87 146 Seniors 'knwrs '87 Dawn Young Paul Zander Bill Zeerip Brett Zuver 1987 Top 20 Students Not Pictured: Greg Alexander Troy Baldwin Roger Burton Jeff Christensen James Downing Paul Gardener Rob Gladding Tracy Green Bert Gustafson Traci Heyaenburk Jim Judkins Michael Laux Jeff Lehman Louis Mason Sarah Mohn Mark Montgomery Jamel Muhqueed Jim Myer Rebecca Randall Paula Randall Aaron Reed Pat Spicer Dale Wood Seniors 147 Most Gullible Sandy Kurt are on watch for the new school to be built so they could be the first to attend. Class Couple Julie Dave could be close to detention time if they showed this much affection in the halls! Honorable Mentions- Most Gullible-Scott Peabody, April Fisher; Class Couple- Chris Sutter, Jeff Halstead; Michelle Reisbig , Greg Wolbers; Presidents- Jim Gallagher, Tammy Davis; Best Dressed- Michelle Reisbig, Ed Nichols; Best Looking- Kathy Montgomery, Sue Misner, Cort Skoog, Jeff Halstead. Making like politicians. Future Presidents Lisa and Jon are already brown - nosing the public. Rest Dressed Rene’ Feehan shows off Jeff Halstead’8 winter wardrobe. Being adorable, Brett Julie are of course the IIIS candidates for the best looking category. 148 Seniors Clowns Lisa Walters Jeff Halstead perform the antics that got them their votes as Class Jesters! Are Most Talkative Cort and Jill trying to change their category to most musical, or are they just trying to get their message across? Wild Things Cheryl Dave are not too tied up to he their usual crazy, wild selves. Honorable Mentions- Class Clowns- Tim Smiley, Jill Robinson; Talkative- Louis Mason, Kurt Swinehart, Mary Rozeboom; Wildest- Jill Robinson, Jim Myer; Class Flirts- Jill Robinson, Louis Mason, Cort Skoog, Tracy Butler; Most Casual- Scott Yenchar, Jill Robinson, Matt Castle,Sue Kuhlman. - Class Flirts Misti Tim take turns with the telephone help each other find their favorite numbers. Most Casual Brian and Tonya display their casuality. Seniors 149 Most Opionated Jim tells Julie that if he can't have it his way, then he doesn't want it any way at all! Most Outgoing Jill tries to bring Kim out of his shell, by explaining that life is better lived than read! Honorable Mention- Most Opinionated- Misti Ludwick, Dave Pierce, Tammy Davis, Dave Pierce; Most Outgoing- Tom Droste, Sheri Cusack; Class Chums- Jon Vanderveen, Jim Hogarth; Cheerful- Jill Robinson, Kim Wittenbach, Julie Kowatch, Ed Nichols; Friendly- Sheri Cusack, Craig Gorby, Kim Wittenbach, Waneta Bell; Polite- Jim Gallagher, Craig Gorby ; Most Spirited-Jill Robinson, Dennis Furton. Class Chums Tim Dana show their support ofUofM and each other. Tom and Jody captured the hearts of their classmates won Most Cheerful, Most Polite, and Friendliest. Most Spirited Lisa Dave show that their spirit can come in any form! 150 Seniors Troy and Kathy are having a friendly argument over who gets the wheels. Most Athletic Darin dances for joy after a hard won game. Jill Liz must be the best of buddies to get into a predicament like this. Honorable Mention Hot Rods- Jamie Hale, Denise Sheaffer; Most Athletic- Cort Skoog, Julie Kowatch, Tom Droste.Julie Jesko; Prettiest Hair-Kari Hummel, Cort Skoog, Brett Zuver, Julie Fernholz; Class Chums- Missi Martin, Deb Stauffer. Prettiest Hair Michelle Ron wonder if each other's hair is really naturally curly. Most Ahletic Sue Kuhlman fights through St. Johns defenders to keep her appointment with photographer Steve Jones. Seniors 151 Am te Adair Art Club-2, 3, 4, Spanish Club-2,3 Melissa Adair Chorale-1,2,3,4, Art Club-2,3,4 Tracey Adams Newspaper Spotlight-4 Greg Alexander Melissa Andrews Tim Antonides Football-1,2,3,4, Baseball-1,3,4, Basketball-1, Track-2, Winter Track-4, Homecoming King 4 Jennifer Badder Chorus-1, Homecoming Court 12,1.C.C.A.P. -12 Troy Baldwin Joe Barna Amy Baylis Football and Basketball Cheerleader-1,2,3, Basketball Cheerleader-4, Tennis-1, Golf-1,2,3,4, Spring Musical-1,2,3,4, Marching Band-1,2,3,4, Pep Band-1,2, Spanish Club-1,2,3, Girls State Nominee, Class Representative-3, Homecoming Court-4, NHS-3,4 Leslie Beach Kandace Beaman French Club-1,2, 3, Spanish Club-3,4, Spotlight Staff-4 Chorale-3,4 Tom Bell Football-1,2,3,4, Wrestling-1,2, Baseball-1,2,3,4 Waneta Bell Chorus-1,2,3,4, Art Club-2,3,4 Lori Bennett Carla Bledsoe Chorus-1,2,3,4, Softball-1, Chorale-3,4 Michele Blood Kevin Booth Football-1,2,3,Basketball 1,2,3 Tom Bowerman Becky Bowne J.V. Band-1, Spanish Clubl ,2,3,4, Marching Band-2,3,4 Pep Band-2,3,4, Concert Band-2, Symphonic Band-3,4, NHS-3,4, Student Council-4 SueAnn Brady Spring Play-1,2,3,4, Chorale-1,2, Class Treasurer-1, Spanish Club-1,2,3, Tennis-3, Choir-3,4 Ron Brinkman Andy Brown Track-1,2,3,4, Debate-1,2, Football-1,2,Cross Country-3,4 Doug Brown Basketball -1,2, NHS- 3,4, Baseball- 3,4 Joe Brown Basketball-1,2,4, Football-1,2,3,4, Track-3, Intramural Basketball-2,4, WWF Heavyweight Champion -4 Missy Brownell Gymnastics-2, Chorale- 3,4, Chorus-2,4 Renee Brownell Football and Basketball Cheerleader-1,3, Football Cheerleader-2, Basketball Cheerleader-4, J.V. Band-1, Spanish Club-1,2,3,4, Softball-1,2, Marching Band-2,3,4, Concert Band -2, Pep Band-2, Symphonic Band-3,4, NHS Kathy Bugbee Kelly Bugbee Kevin Burns Wrestling-1,2 Roger Burton Connie Butter Tracy Butler Basketball-1,3,4, Spring Musical-1, Track-1,2,3,4,Wood Shop Club-1,2,3,4, Student Council-1, Choir-1,2,3,4, Intramural Basketball-1, Winter Track-2,3,4, Spanish Club-2,3, Treasurer for Choir-4, NHS-4 Siritad Cahill 152 Seniors Matt Castle Football-1,2,3,4, Baseball-1,2,3,4 Jenny Chambers French Club-1,2,3,4, FFA-1,2,3,4, Art Club 2,3,4 Bill Charon Football-1,2,3,4, Track-2,4, Winter Track-3,4 Jeff Christensen Renee Clover Choir-1,2,3,4, J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Concert Band-2,3, Symphonic Band-4, Student Council Rep.3 Tim Cook Football-1,2,3,4, FFA-1,2,3, Machine Woods-3, Wrestling-4 Jerry Cooper Dan-ell Curtis Choir-2,3, Art -2,3,4, J.V. Baseball-2, Computer Club-2, Fall Play Student Director-4, Spring Play Student Director-4 Sheri Cusack Spanish Club-1,2,3,4, Spanish Club Vice President-4, Student Council Representative-2, Junior Class President-3, Student Council Vice President-4, NHS-3, NHS President-4 Char Davis Spanish Club-1, Softball-2,3 Tammy Davis J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Symphonic Band-2,3,4, Jazz Band-1,2, Pep Band-2,3,4, Student Council Representative-1, Student Council Secretary-2, Student Council Treasurer-3, Student Council President-4, French Club-1,4, French Club Treasurer-2, French Club Secretary-3, Student Leadership-1,2,3, Teen Institute Vice-President-2, SADD President-3, SADD-4, Science Club-3, Science Club President-4, NHS-3,4, Commencement Committee-4, Ski Club-4 Clayton DeGayner Cathy Delble Bethann Demartini Chris Denslow Shelly Devers Rob Dinehart Dorothy Dormer James Downing FFA-1,2.3,4 Tom Droste Basketball-1,2,3,4, Football-1,2,3,4, Baseball-1,2,3,4, Homecoming Representative-3,4, Lead Commencement-3, Senior Class Vice-President Heidi Dygert Spanish Club-1,2,3,4, Teen Institute-2, NHS-3,4, Marching Band Flag Girl-3,4, Ski Club-4, Commencement committee-4 Kris Eaton Matt Edwards Lisa Eilar Academic Letters-3, Science Club Vice President-3 Kip Emelander James Engle Renee' Feehan J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Concert Band-2,3, Symphonic Band-4, Pep Band-2,3,4, Yearbook Staff-4 Joe Felice Woodshop-2,3,4 Tamara Ferguson Gymnastics-1,2,3,4, Team Captain -4, Most Valuable Player-2,3,4, Track-1, Class Vice President-1, J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Syphonic Band-2,3, Pep Band-2,3,4, Football Cheerleader, 1,3, Golf 2,3,4, Most Valuable Player-3 Yearbook Staff-3,4, Computer-4, Spring Musical-3, Tennis-4 Julie Fernholz J.V. Band-1, Spanish Club-1,2,3,4, Spanish Club Student Council Representative-1, Class Vice-President-3, Tennis-2, NHS-3,4, Prom Committee-3 Jim Ferris Linda Ferris Russell Ferris Sean Ferris Basketball Manager-1,2, Steve Filipeck April Fisher Chorale-1,2,3,4, Spanish Club-1, Spring Musical-2,3, Choreography-2,3,4, Accompanyist for J.H. Chorus-2, High School Chorus-2,3, Choir-3,4, Pom Pon-4, NHS-4, Marching Band Flag Girl-4 Seniors 153 Star Hewitt Keli Flermoen Equestrian Team-2 Gary Frost Football-1,2, Basketball-1 Dennis Furton Barb Gallagher Spanish Club-1, French Club-2,3, Chorale-1,2,3 Jim Gallagher Basketball-1,2, Tennis-1,2,3,4, 2nd Team all Conference-1,2,3, NHS-3,4, Senior Class President-4, Senioi Announcement Committee-4 Gloria Garcia Spanish Club-1,2,3, Gymnastics-1,2,3,4, Track-1,2, Art Club-2,3,4, Chorale-2,3,4, NHS-3,4 Paul Gardner Rob Gladding Craig Gorby J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Symphonic Band-2,3,4, Pep Band-2,3,4, Debate-1,3, NHS-3,4 Tracy Green Todd Guernsey Jill Guild Art Club-2,3,4, Spanish Club-2, French Club-2,3, Olympics of the Mind-3,4 Isabelle Guyenot Spanish Club-4, Softball-4 James Hale Kim Halladay Jeff Halsted Basketball-1,2, J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Concert Band-2,3,4, Pep Band 2,3, Pit Orchestra-3, Symphonic Band 4, Debate-1,2, Homecoming Representative-4, NHS-4 Chris Hankis Paul Hardin Photographer-3,4 Amy Helntzelman Golf-2,3,4, French Club-3, Spanish Club-4, Marching Band Flag Girl-3,4, Yearbook Staff-4 Sherri Helmes Traci Heydenburtc Spanish Club-1, Volleyball-2,1.C.C.A.P. Robert Hickerson Football-1, Track-1,2,3,4 Kris Hofbauer Basketball-1,2,3,4, Cheerleading-1, Track-1, J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Pep Band-2,3,4, Symphonic Band-2,3,4, Chorale-1,2,3,4, Student Council-1,2,4, NHS-3,4 Sara Hogan Basketball-1,2,3,4, Softball-1,2, Spanish Club-1,2,3,4, J.V. Band-1, Marching Band 2,3,4, Pep Band-2,3,4, Symphonic Band-2,3,4, NHS 3,4 Jim Hogarth Debbie Holcomb Chorus-1,2,3, Chorale-4 Wendy Hotther Spanish Club-1,2,3,4, Gymnastics-1,2,3,4, Yearbook-2,3,4, Yearbook Editor-4, NHS-4, French Club-3, Spotlight Staff-4 Chris Hopkins Chorus 1,2,3,4, Choir-4, Spring Musical-3,4, Fall Play-4 Tammy Hotchkiss Tina Hull Kari Hummel Spanish Club-1, Marching Band Flag Girl-2,3,4, Golf-2,4, Art Club-2, Yearbook Staff-4 Tina Hurt Julie Jesko Volleyball-1,2,3,4, Track-1,2, Spanish Club-1,2,3,4, Spanish Club Secretary Treasurer-4, Tennis-3,4, Softball-3,4, NHS-3,4 Steve Johnson Ken Johnston Baseball-1,2,3,4 Amy Jones Amy Jones Spanish Club-1,2,3,4, Chorale-1,2,3,4, NHS-3,4 Steve Jones J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Pep Band-2,3,4, Symphonic Band- 2,3,4, Basketball-1,2,3,4, Debate-1, Yearbook Photographer-2,3,4, Spotlight photographer-4 154 Seniors Jim Judkins Korene Kahl J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Pep Band-2,3,4, Concert Band-2,3,4, Spanish Club-1,2,3,4, Science Club-4 Kevin Kasper FFA-1,2,3,4, Skills Contest in Poultry-1, Skills Contest in Horticultie-2,3, Leadership Contest Parlimentary Procedure-3 Jeff Keefer Yearbook Staff-3,4, Intramural Basketball-4 Paula Kelly Cheerleading-1, French Club-1,2, J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Symphonic Band-2,3,4, Pep Band-2,3,4, Tennis-3,4, Softball-3,4 Kelly Kemp Shannon Kenyon Choir-1,2,3, Spring Musical-1,2, Spanish Club-2,3 Todd Kerr John Kinsman Julie Kowatch Freshman Class President-1, Vice President-2, Softball-1,2,3,4, Spanish Club-1,4, Basketball-2,3,4, Volleyball-2,3,4, NHS-3,4, Homecoming Representative-4 Sue Kuhlman Basketball-1,2,3,4, Volleyball-1,2,3,4, Track-1, Choir-1,2,3,4, Choir Treasurer-3,4, Spring Musical-1,2,3,4, French Club-1,2, Class President-2, Softball-2,3,4, Marching Band Flag Girl-2,3,4, Class Treasurer-3, NHS-3,4,Chorale-4 Greg Lafler Basketball-1,2, Golf-1,2,3,4 Lawrence Lake Michael Laux Jeff Lehman Stuart Lehman Aymerlc Lejeune Tennis-4 Audra Leland Spanish Club-1,2,3,4, Volleyball-1,2,3,4, Softball-1,4, Softball Manager-3,4, Spanish Club Student Council Representative-3, NHS-3,4 Janine Lewis Football Cheerleader-1,2,3,4, Debate-1,2, Basketball Cheerleader-1,3, French Club-1,4, Track-2 La Tonya Limon Softball-1,2,3,4, Spanish Club-1,2,3,4, Spanish Club Representative-4, Basketball Manager-2,3, Yearbook Staff-4, Art Club-4 Patricia Lincoln Amy Liscomb Softball-1 Spanish Club-1,2, NHS-3,4 Ann Liscomb J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3, Concert Band-2, Symphonic Band 3, Pep Band-2,3 David Loveless Eric Lower Victoria Lowery Misti Ludwick Debate-1,2, French Club-1,2,3,4, Choir-1,2,3,4, Vocal Music Secretary-3,4, NHS-3,4,Girls State Nominee-3, Spring Musical-3, Fall Play-3,4, Class Night Committee-4, Student Tutor-4 Scott Luna Gary Lynn Football-1, Golf-2,3,4, Baseball-4 Tina Madison Rodney Marsh Diane Martin Gymnastics-1, French Club-1,2,3,4 John Martin Football-1,2,3,4, Track-1,2 Missy Martin Class Representative-1, Spanish Club-1,2,3,4, Gymnastics-2,3,4, Yearbook Staff-3,4,Typesetter-4, Art Club-4, Spotlight Staff-4 Bridget Masengale Cheerleading-1,2,3,4, Track-1, J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Spanish Club-1,2, French Club-3, Golf-2,3,4 Beth Mason Chorus-1,2, Chorale-3, Spanish Club-1 Seniors 155 Louis Mason Spanish Club-1,2,3,4, Spanish Club V. President-4, Choir -1,2,3,4 Melody McCord Chorale-1,2,3,4, Choir-4, Debate-1,2, Gymnastics-1, NHS-3 Lisa McPherson Eric Meyers Football-1,2, Wrestling-1,2,3, Choir-1,2,3,4 Steve Miller Sue Misner Sarah Mohn Kathy Montgomery Cheerleading-1,2,3,4, Golf-1,2, 4, Marching Band Flag Girl- 2,3,4, Student Council-2,3,4, Student Council Secretary -4, Homecoming Rep.-2, Homecoming Queen-4, Art Club Treasurer-3 Mark Montgomery Mary Montgomery Paul Montgomery Equestrian Team-1,2,3,4 Jamel Muhqueed Track-1,2,4, Basketball Manager-3, Football Manager- Anne Murawa Jim Myer Football-1,2,3,4, Intramural Basketball-4, Food Service-4 Michelle Nevins Cheerleading-1,2,3,4, Golf-1,2,3,4, Spring Musical-1, Chorale-1, Choir-4, J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Symphonic Band-2,3,4, Pit Orchestra-4, Debate-1,2, NHS-3,4 Ed Nichols Gymnastics-1,2,3,4, Choir-1,2,3,4 Lisa Nichols Debate-1,2, Chorale-1, Choir-2,3,4, Spanish Club-1, Spring Musical-2,3,4, Student Council-4 Sue Nobis Basketball-1,2,3,4, Track-1, Spanish Club-1,2, J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, NHS-3,4, Volleyball-4, Linda Oakley Melinda Okert Spanish Club-2, Teen lnstitue-2, Vocational Education-3,4 Sandy Packard Choir-1,2,3,4, J.V. Band -1, Marching Band Flag Girl-2,3,4, Symphonic Band-2,3,4, Concert Band-4, Choir Treasurer-2, Track-1, Fall Play-2,4, Spring Musical-2,3,4, Yearbook Staff-3,4, Yearbook Asst. Editor-4, Spotlight Editor-4,Spanish Club-3, NHS-3,4, Class Night Committee-4, Commencement Committee-4, Student Reporter-4 Brian Patrick Gymnastics-1,2, Football-1,2,3,4, Baseball-1,2,3,4, Intramural Basketball-4,Homecoming Rep.-I Scott Peabody Spanish Club-1,2,3, Tennis-1,3, Ski Club-1, Pit Orchestra-3,4, J.V. Band 1, Marching Band-2,3,4 Dave Pierce Gymnastics-1,2,3,4, Spanish Club-1, Art Club-2, Morning Announcements-4 Dana Pierson Football-1,2,3,4, Drafting-2,3,4, Basketball-1, Intramural Basketball-4, Woodshop-2,3,4, Yearbook Staff-3,4 Diane Pixley Gymnastics-1, Art Club-2,3,4, Spanish Club -2 Paula Randall Becky Randall Spanish Club-2,3,4, Art Club-2,3,4 Cheryl Ransom Chorale-1,2, Choir-3,4, Junior High Chorus-4, Jazz Band-2, Tennis-2,3, NHS-3, Aaron Reed Michelle Reisbig Cheerleading-1,2,4, French Club-1,2,3, J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Tennis-2,4, Symphonic Band-2,3,4, Pep Band-2,4, Spring Musical-3, Equestrian Team-2, Ski Club-3, NHS-3,4, NHS V. Pres.-4, Student Tutor 4 Kaci Renucci Yearbook Staff 4 Rachel Reynolds Vanessa Reynolds Spanish Club 1,2,3,4, Chorus-1, Art Club-2,3,4, NHS-3,4 Jill Robinson Cheerleading-1,2,3,4, Spanish Club-1,2, J.V. Band-1, 156 Seniors Marching Band-2,3,4, Golf -2,3,4, Teen Institute-2, Spring Musical-2,3, Yearbook Staff-4, Yearbook Asst. Editor-4, Art Club-4, Class Night-4, Commencement Committee-4 Amy Ross Meg Rothfelder Track-1, Volleyball-1,2,3,4, French Club-1,2,3, Spanish Club-4, J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Symphonic Band-2,3,4, Pep Band-2,3,4, Spring Musical-3, Tennis-3, NHS-3,4, Graduation Committee-4 Pat Roundtree Football-1,2,3,4, Track-1,2,3,4, Student Council-4 Tim Roundtree Mary Rozeboom Tennis 2,3,4, Yearbook Staff Rodney Ruehs Jim Russell Melissa Sand born Cari Schafer Kimberley Seiler Cindy Selfridge Choir-1,2,3,4, Spring Musical-1, Basketball-1,2, Softball-1,2, Spanish Club Treasurer-2, Spanish Club V. Pres.-3, Spanish Club 4, NHS-3,4 Kris Shattuck FFA-1,2,3,4, Chapter Farmer-2, Chapter Reporter-3 Denise Sheaffer French Club-1,2 Lora Sheaffer Chorus-1, Spanish Club-2,3, Equestrian Team-4, FFA-1,2,3,4 Cort Skoog Marching Band-2,3,4, Jazz Band-1,2,3, Spring Musical-1,2,3,4, Fall Play-2, Choir-4, Baseball-1,2,3,4, Football-1,2,3,4, Basketball-1,2,3,4 Tim Smiley Baseball-1,2,3,4, Football-1, Basketball-1 Laurie Smith Choir-1,2,3,4, Spanish Club-2, NHS-4 Kelly Snyder John Speckin Patrick Spicer Ted Sprank J.V. Baseball-2, Woodshop- Jennifer Stannard Debbie Stauffer Gymnastics-2,3,4, Golf-4, Spanish Club-4 Amy Stedman Tennis-1,2, Golf-3,4, Spanish Club-1,2,3,4, Marching Band-2,3,4, Symphonic Band-2,3 Pamela Steiner Lee Ann Stowell Chorus-1, Chorale-2,3 Christine Sutter Basketball-1,2,3, Cheerleading-1,2, Student Council-1,2,4, French Club-1,2,3,4, Spring Musical-1, Marching Band Flag Girl-2,3,4, NHS-3,4, Baccalaurette Committee-4 Tresea Swainston Kurt Swinehart Football-1,2,3,4, Basketball-1,2,3,4, Baseball-1,2,3,4, Intramural Basketball-2,Yearbook Staff-3,4 Darin Syrjala Cross Country-1,2,3,4, Basketball-1,2,3,4, Baseball-1,2,3,4, NHS-4; Jon Taylor Debate-1,2,3,4, J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4,Marching Band Drum Major-4, Pep Band-2,3,4, Symphonic Band-2,3,4, Track-1, Spanish Club-1, NHS-3,4, Leadership Forum-3, Tutor Program-4, Student Council Representative-4, Scott Taylor Mark Thelen Golf-1,4, Tennis-1,2,3,4, French Club-1,2,3 Roger Thomas Wrestling-2,3 Troy Thomas Yearbook Photographer-4, Wrestling-1,2,3,4 Liz Valentine Spanish Club-1,2, Student Council-1, Track-1, J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Symphonic Band-2,3, Golf-2,3, Cross Country-4, Art Club-4 Jon Vanderveen Seniors 157 Jeff VanDrie Football-1, Basketball-1,2, Golf-2,3, Track-2, NHS-3,4, Intramural Basketball-4 Barb Vlgh Lisa Walters Basketball-1,2,3,4, Softball-1,2,3,4, Student Council-1,2,3, J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Syphonic Band-2,3,4, Chorale-1,2,3,4, Intramural Basketball-1, School Mascot-3,4, NHS-3,4 Carrie Weaver Spring Musical-1,2,3,4, J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Cheerleader-2, Symphonic Band-2,3,4, Tennis-3, Spanish Club-3, NHS-3,4, Pep Band-4 Darrel Weller John White French Club-1,2, Basketball-1, Intramural Basketball- Beth Whit ham Chorus-1, Volleyball Manager-2,3,4, Health Careers-3, Food Service-4 Aaron Wieczorek Wrestling-1,2,3,4 Mike Williams Kim Wittenbach Football-1,2,3,4, Wrestling-1,2, Homecoming Representative-2, Spring Musical-2,4, Choir-2,3,4, Intramural Basketball-4, Morning Announcements-4 Greg Wolbers Football-1,2,3,4, Wrestling-1,2, Track-1,2,3,4 Robert Wolcott Charles Wolthuis Jodi Womboktt Chorale-2,3,4, Softball-2,3,4, Volleyball-3, Choir- Dale Wood Dave Wood Football-1,2,3,4, Track-1,2, Spanish Club-3, NHS-3,4 Karen Wood J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Symphonic Band-3,4, Concert Band-3, Track-1,3,4, Winter Track-3,4 Julie Wright Spanish Club-1,2,3, Golf-2,3,4, Student Council-3, NHS-3,4, Student Advisory Committee-3,4 Pennle Wright Chorus-1,2,3, Art Club-3,4 Scott Yenchar J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Concert Band-2, Symphonic Band-3,4, Cross Country-1,2,3,4, Basketball-1,2, Sophomore Server-2, Spring Musical-3, NHS-4, Intramural Basketball-4 Dawn Young Paul Zander Bill Zeerip Basketball-1,2, Golf-1,2,3,4, Baseball-1,2,3, J.V. Band-1, Marching Band-2,3,4, Symphonic Band -2,3,4, Water Ballet Captain-4 Brett Zuver Basketball-1,2,3,4, Track-1,2,3,4, NHS-3,4, Homecoming Court-4 Class Colors: Blue White Class Flower: Rose Class Song: fThis is the Time,” by Billy Joel 158 Seniors •ikjfesjs? Mattel; ■; going n lorig fiihg now, n ong the things. pu ii'oyo to mhbti the good themd'-maAe th43inrt'ittief:. : big fimos,and ye t ie timos ■■that. -tro nil right for tho ones that attat i tgood. Seniors 159 JUNIORS In August, the 1986- 87 Juniors walked through the front door of Ionia High School with some big ideas of how to make their junior year exciting! Most Juniors took a big step in preparing for the future as they took the PSAT or the SAT, both which are required at most colleges. Juniors also had to bear a full year of American History. Many Juniors had the opportunity to join the National Honor Society. The Juniors sponsored the Christmas Beach Party dance in December, and planned the Prom, the biggest event of the year. The Junior class officers were President Kevin Wassom, Vice President Joe Sawtell, Secretary Lynette Swinehart, and Treasurer Trenton Loucks. Student Council Representatives were Cindy Cusack, Mark Roberts, Steve Hallead, Jill Seidelman, and Cathy O’Mally. The Junior class advisers were Elena Spice and Ray Monte. Ron Ackerso Andy Adams Leslie Adams Tim Allen Robert Almond Becky Badder Lisa Badder Becky Banhagel Tracy Beaver Mark Beebe Curt Benjamin Blake Berger Robin Blackmer Kristie Bledsoe Cindy Bollinger Justine Brandt Kevin Brockman Jeff Brooks Bobbie Brown Jennifer Brown Jerry Brown I'l'f John Brown Audra Burgtorf Lisa Calkins Ben Carpenter Keith Chambers Frank Ciangi Steve Clark 162 Juniors Tracey Currier Ken Curtis Kevin Curtis Chuck Cusack Cindy Cusack Jon Cusack Tony Cusack Claudia Clayton Chris Clore Rick Conley Curtis Cook Robert Cooper Steve Cooper Marta Cozar Annette Darnell Russ Deible Stacey Denslow Renee Dick Tom Dick Todd Dick Don Donally Bill Drummond Renee Drysdale Teresa Dunn Roger Eckley Sheli Edmonds Conn Edwards Susan Ehl Todd Fell Gordy Ferguson Scott Fernholz Shelia Ferris Missy Fisher David Fletcher Kris Flint Junior Class Officers: President Kevin Wassom Sec. Lynette Swinehart Treasurer Trenton Loucks Vice-Pres. Joe Sawtell Juniors 163 Kerri Froling Joy Geister Wilson Guernsey Mark Hagerty Marissa Hair Steve Hallead Kevin Halsey Heather Hansen Mike Hartman Shawn Harrtwick Tom Hausserman Anissa Helman Valerie Helmer Joe Herald Jim Hetherington Dawn Hickerson Mark Hillabrandt Gary Hodgkiss Matt Hofkamp Angie Houserman Mike Hume Kevin Husted Jessica HyBarger Mike Inman Jeff Irish JoEllen Jesko William Johnson Christene Johnston Jennifer Jones Michele Jorae Lyle Joslyn Laura Kapuscinski Matt Kasper Greg Kemp Todd Klein Nathan Kline Carol Klingler Kelly Koehnlein Heather Koyish Shelley Lake Wil Lampman Darrin Laney 164 Juniors Tammy Lasco Cathy Lehman Tim Letts Nicole Levering Julie Lewis Sherri Linderman Trenton Listerman Theresa Lobdell Rhonda Lott Trenton Loucks Tom Luscher Jeff Lynch Andy Lytle Riley Mackowiak Teri Mangus Al Manshum Marc Mapes Pauline Martin Richard Martin Ron Mathis Christy Matthews Dan Maxim Trennon May Randy Mcguire Dan McNamara Shannon Melchert Shannon Mier Brad Miller Ed Miller Robert Miller Scott Miller Tammy Moehring Tina Moerland Scott Morgan Scott Nicholson Marcie Norton Cammie Nummer Jim Nummer Bryan Nurenburg Cathy O'Malley Steve Owen Angie Palmer Amy Parks Laura Patrick Nicoe Pennington Jim Pennock Ed Perrien Bob Piercefield Renee Poland Juniors 165 Lisa Powers Wendy Prater Jim Pullum Carissa Read Guy Read Elena Reams Louie Reed Chrissy Reeves Tom Reiger Dave Rizor Jacki Roberts Mark Roberts Anne Rowley Ryan Ruehs Kurt Russell Heidi Rutz Ed Sage Felipe Samaran Joe Sawtell Richard Scheafer Deanne Schafer Beth Sebolt Jill Seidelman Katrina Shafer Kimberly Sharp Ron Shattuck Steve Shattuck Jennifer Sherwood Brian Shindorf Katherine Smith Kristen Smith Malinda Smith Renee Smith Dan Spicer Mark Spitzley 1. It looks like Gary's got lots of spirit. 2. Kevin, did you get caught doing something? 3. It appears that Andy is daydreaming while Con does his homework. 1. 166 Juniors Peter Sprank Bryan Stanton Nick Starks CJ Stewart Traci Stiles Sterrey Stout Paul Sutter Linda Swain Lynette Swinehart Tonya Tate Craig Teachworth Rick Thayer Russ Towersey Aimee Travis Art Trierweiler Eriks Troms A Dave Tucker Y'V Amie Valentine Dennis Vandyne M i Chris Vann- nieuwenhuysen . Craig Wandel Cheryl Washburn Kevin Wassom Kim Welsh Amy White Karie White Dawn Whitworth Tonya Wickerink Jamie Wilson Kirk Wolthuis Jerrold Wombolt Wendy Wood Keli Woodbury John Yenchar Robert Borton Not Pictured: Michelle Badder Don Magee Estela Cantu Jody Schwab Gina Eller Brad Stiles Paul Gallagher Lori Struble Christina Heffron Larry Taylor Richard Heyn Steve White Clarence Jarmen Tammy Zander Kuert Loucks t Juniors 167 SOPHOMORES Instead of being regular old sophomores, always third in line for everything, this year's 10th graders are special. They will be the first class to graduate from the new school. This was a busy year for the sophomores. In the fall they ordered their class rings and held a dance. In the spring, they will take drivers education. The sophomore float took 2nd place in the Homecoming parade. The Homecoming Representatives were Satin Simon and Chris Caswell. Also, congatulations to Steve Pearson, who recieved the Hugh O'Brien Award. The Sophomore class officers were President Steve Pearson, Vice President Scott Davis, Treasurer Beth Draper, and Secretary Tracy Painter. Student Council Representatives were Becca Bales, Keith Collins, Marci Gregory, Michelle MacFarlane, and Andra Ward. The Sophomore class advisors were Mr. Dryer and Mr. Rice. Chris Adair Tammy Adair Mary Adgate Max Ake Ruth Alcala Rick Alcalar Christina Anderson Adam Andres Norwood Andrews Kathy Antes Christopher Austin James Baker Rebecca Bales Jenny Barnes Gerry Benedict Chris Benjamin Wendy Benner Carolee Bennett Matt Bennett Lorie Blundy Kathy Boroff Doug Bowers Michele Braman Dana Brockman Daniel Brownell Dan Burke Eva Burns Candi Bush 168 Sophomores Arthur Cassell Christopher Caswell Ronald Cave David Choiniere Jeanne Clifford Jason Coe Tamala Coffey Jo Lynn Cole Keith Collins Shelly Collins Alex Countryman Paula Cousinaw Shannon Cowling Russ Cunningham Jeff Darling Carolyn Darnell Scott Davis Mike Demartini Kevin Dick Lisa Doesburg Jodi Dolley Wendy Dormer Beth Draper Tammy Droste Leslie Dryer Cassie Drysdale Amy Durst Scott Dye Chris Elvert Bonny Everett Joey Ferguson Monika Fernholz Roger Ferris Ron Flinn Pete Fox Chad Gallagher Louis Gensterblum Nathan Gertz Christie Gomez Brian Gorby Marcus Gorham Jerry Graves Michelle Gray Karen Green Bonnie Gregory Jill Gregory Marci Gregory Joey Hampton Brian Harkins Sophomores 169 Shawn Harp Belinda Harris Jesse Harris Sara Heisler Brian Helmes Kevin Hemminger Terry Henry Dave Herman Chad Hoover Scott Hoy Roger Hull Darryl Humbracht Rick Hurt Kimberly Johnston Angie Kelley Jennifer Kemp Mary Kerr Ben Kirby Ann Kowatch Jamie Kramer Dan Krampe Tiffany Kreager Deni Lake Adeline Lamphere Brian Larson Tamara Lehman David Leiter Valerie Leland Julie Leonard Nan Lewis Robert Lewis Yolanda Lewis Chad Listerman Kathy Little Deborah Lynch Michelle MacFarlane Stephanie Mapes Ronda Marsh Antonio Martinez Juana Marie Martinez Roberto Martinez Jami Maynard Kelly McKaig Cariotta McKinley John McKinley Tony McQueen John Melcher Joe Miller Randy Miller 170 Sophomores Rebecca Minier George Montgomery Grant Moore Michelle Morgridge Oran Muhqueed Lisa Myer Spencer Nevins Jon Newkirk Peggy Nobis Mark Norton Mark O’Connor Leida Ockert Toby Osmolinski Ken Owens Tracy Painter Terre Parkin Angela Patten Karie Patton Beth Peabody Nikki Peabody Steve Pearson Richard Peavey Rob Perrone Greg Perry Michael Peters Tracy Pickell Dianna Pierce Sarah Piper Lucas Pitchford Julie Powers Shari Proctor Richard Pung Pamela Ransom Tondra Reams Shawn Reed Teresa Reeder Greg Remington Dawn Renucci Raul Rocha Patrick Rogers Toni Rogers Kim Ross Lisa Rush Casandra Russell Jennifer Russell Cory Ryan Dominic Salas Jim Sandborn Don Sargeant Sophomores 171 Diane Sayers Kent Schaefer John Schaffer Ron Schmid Jennifer Schwab Joe Sena Kerrie Sewell Shelby Shafer Wes Shafer Dan Shatuck Dawn Shattuck Mary Shattuck Tom Shinaver Satin Simon Dennis Smith Roman Smith Ben Snedeker Andy Snyder Martha Sorbet Pauline Sorgenfrei Tammy Speckin Mike Stencel Jamie Stephens Jeff Stewart Jackie Stoakes Shelly Struble Brian Swainston Greg Syrjala Jeremy Taylor Brian Templeton Michelle Thelen Sarah Thomas Karrie Thompson Teresa Tingley Trisha Todd Sophomore Class Officers: President Steve Pearson Vice-Pres. Scott Davis Secretary Tracy Painter Treasurer Beth Draper 172 Sophomores Bill Trueblood Robert Tyler Becky VanHouten Moises Velasco David Velasquez Lori Vigh Jay Wacha Andra Ward Jeff Ward Sean Warden Warren Warner Bill Weber Erik Weber Karen Wehr W r Deeanne Wess Jim White Kelli White Jennifer Winkerink Rusty Winkerink Tom Williams John Williford Cheri Wittenbach Shannon Wolcott Brian Wood Julie Wood Karin Worthington Val Wray Carie Wright Ed Wright Robert Wright WilliamYahr Brian Yeiter Dalean Yeomans John Zander Wendy Zimmerman Not Pictured: Daryel Andrews Alan Bauer Melanie Burn Fernando Cantu Jeff Cory Rob Harris Amy Kelley Randy Knapp Tammy Pung Jerrod Smelker 1. What could Marcus be all smiles about? 2. Ann Kowatch is amused while listening to the hall gossip. Sophomores 173 FRESHMEN The hardest year to deal with during high school is probably the freshmen year. The 1986-1987 freshmen will be required to take more required classes than any other class. The class of '90 will be required to take four years of English, including speech, two years of Math, three years of Social Studies, including one year of U.S. History, one semester of Government, and one semester of CAP. They must also take two years of Science, one semester of Health, one semester of Physical Education, and two years of Fine Arts, Vocational Education, Foreign Language, or Applied Art. The Freshmen class officers consisted of President Shawna Hood, Vice President Bret Myer, Secretary Lisa Boley, and Treasurer John Gallagher. The Student Council Representatives were Amy Croel, Kari Dipzinski, Jeff Goodman, Jack Powell, and Jeff Rameau. The class advisors were Mr. Lynch, Mr. Cooper, and Mr. Lincoln. Cory Ackerson Randy Adams Shaundra Adams Rich Adgate Jeff Allen Sarah Almy Julio Alvarado Becky Andrews Chuck Andrews William Andrews Angela Bailey Shannon Baldwin John Barber Jay Barnes Steve Beebe Toni Bennett Jennifer Bird Gary Bishop Sterling Blood Allen Blundy Lisa Blyth Kevin Boley Lisa Boley Sheila Bouwman Gary Bowen Debra Brandsen Brion Brooks Jeremy Brooks 174 Freshmen Traci Brown Matt Brownell Nichole Brownell Tami Burke Kim Burns Chris Bursley Alicia Burton Sean Cahill Danny Calkins David Carpenter Julie Chance Becky Charles Jenny Christensen Craig Clayton Amy Clifford Cindy Collins Chris Comer Fred Coulson Sheila Courter Amy Croel Bart Cunningham Samantha Cupps Scott Curtis Andy Cusack Jason Cuyler Ronda Dankenbring Paul Dankert Joseph Davis Paul Davis Tammy Denhouten Randy Denslow Chad Dickinson Kari Dipzinski Tina Dowell Troy Droste Jason Drummond Marie Dukes Becky Dygert Lonnis Eavey Gary Eby Lynn Edwards Tricia Edwards Freshmen Class Officers: Vice-President Bret Myer Secretary Lisa Boley President Shawna Hood Treasurer John Gallagher Freshmen 175 Dawn Eldridge Lisa Eldridge Gail Emelander Lori Endres Mary Erdman Ericka Fairfield Chris Felice Marc Fennell Brent Ferguson Scott Ferguson Kendra Fernholz Michelle Ferris Mike Ferris Robin Ferris Joe Fezzey Jennifer Fisher Brian Fletcher Dawn Fletcher Traci Fletcher Sarah Foy Sam Frontiera Chris Furman John Gallagher Jason Gardner Chris Gee Marcie Gilberg Gregg Gilliland Nicki Girardin Cathlene Gmazel Juan Gonzalez Jeff Goodman Derek Gordon Kathleen Graham Margo Gregory Lee Guernsey Kerry Hamlett Gabriel Hansen Ryan Hauer David Hayden Elaine Hayes Robert Helmes Tim Hemminger John Herman Heather Hogle Shawna Hood Matt Hoople Tim Hopkins Corey Hull Heather Hull 176 Freshmen Tammy Hull Kevin Johnston Roger Jones Melinda Jorae Eric Jungel Eric Kelly Shannon Kemp Michael Kenyon Kevin King Michael Kinsman Brett Krause Mary Jo Krueger Scott Lake Tanda Lake Teri Lake Cinnamon LaMonte Tiffany Lance Nick Lange Dawn Lesky Tammy Letts Tony Limon Budd Lowery Jason Lucier Mitchell Mackowiak Stephanie Maclachan Tracey Madison Shannon Manshum Shawn Manshum Ryan Mapes Michael Marion Don Martin Melinda Martin Mark Mathis Ronald McCain Barb McCord Travis McCowen Daniel McCoy Carrie McGinn Aimee McNally Becky McPherson Jason Meyers Carrie Mileski Missy Millard Darla Miller Scott Miller Troy Miller Ann Montgomery Brandy Moore Kandy Moore Freshmen 177 Todd Moorhead Maribel Morales Ken Mull Bret Myer Mark Nave Helena Nelson Wendy Nobis Kendra North Chad Olsen Stuart Owens Paul Parkin Lynn Patrick Cindy Peavey Michael Peckins Don Pennington Jody Perrien David Peterson Jennifer Peterson Michelle Peterson Amy Pettingill Lynn Pickerd Kevin Piggot Bob Pixley Jack Powell Margie Powers Derek Prater Jack Proctor Amy Radigan Jeff Rameau Joe Randall Shannda Ray Alex Reisbig Jim Reisbig Kevin Reister Philip Rhodes Jeff Ringinger Jennie Robinson Dan Rogers Kimberly Rogers Tony Ross Laud Ryan Sam Sage David Salas Kevin Selfridge John Shattuck Michelle Shattuck Amy Shellenbarger Larry Shepard Janis Sherman 178 Freshmen Ed Shinaver Tom Sleder Bill Smith Carin Smith Judy Smith Rachel Smith Brian Snyder LeeAnn Stewart Amy Stiles Ann Sullivan Bruce Sutherland Breck Swainston Brenda Swanson Brad Taylor Richard Sprague Chris Sprank Allen Stanton Melissa Stark John Stedman Rich Steinhaus Wendy Stephens Tamara Thayer Stacey Thompson Hollie Tissue Patrice Trierweiler Irene Tucker Bobby Underwood Kristi Vandenburg Raschelle VanDrie Gary Wachowski Shawn Walters Becky Ward Bob Weber Angela Weiler Damon Wentworth Heather Werner Bud White Melissa White Rob White Adam Wiles Jody Williford Charles Wineman Virgil Woodd Kim Wright Chris Zuver Faron Cozart Not Pictured: Patrick Carr Sam Cowley Greg Keehn Kimberly McClintock Faron Musser John Nummer Darron Ray Ramon Rios Jeremy Walch Freshmen 179 I Clothing Care Center Tuxedo Rental THE MIAMI VICE COLLECTION ------ 'lE howboat Carpet Furniture Cleaning AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY, INC. 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CORCORAN’S LARRY CAROL GREGORY CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 87 Ionia County National Bank Ionia-Belding-Woodland 302 W. Main St., Ionia 527-0220 A Good Place to Start Planning for your Future. 186 ads WALLPAPER € PAINT S 331 W. Main St. Ionia, Mi. 48846 THE VOGUE SHOP Bill's Barber Shop Muir Hardware Phil Kathy Hoople D J Bakery Sid's Flower Shop PHONE 527-0610 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 87 Mlorwell njftectrical I Bontractors Commercial, Industrial Residential Farm Wiring PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS Channel' Master SATELLITE RECEPTION EQPT. LIGHTING P'XTURES 4 SUPPLIES MICHIGAN LICENSE tf 61-0094’ SERVING THE IONIA AREA SINCE 1950 527-1110 MONOAY PRiOAY B AM 4 30 PM (CLOSED 12 NCON 2 30 PM. 1115 W LINCOLN AVE IONIA 314 South Steele Street, Ionia, Michigan 48846 phone (616) 527-1600 STAMPING WELDED ASSEMBLIES ads 187 Senlvu '20aCMv itJi wttfi4uut 7f %un 'Ifccvi uxJb ‘PudUtAvt Daviei TZuc . S U epic e«t Uvc P.H. PRNDYR, M.D. P.C. Robert O. Smith, M.D. AND H.B. PflNDVfi, M.D. C.W. Langdom D.D.S., P.C. BASLER CHIROPRACTIC B. Thangamani, M.D. CENTER Crist E. Johnson, D.D.S. WARREN H. THOMPSON D.D.S HARRY H. BLISS JR. O.P. and DOYLE E. CALLEY M.D. GREGORY L. PRTERR O.P. 188 ads Good Luck Class of 87 C§XK) printing A COMPLETE PRINTING SERVICE 524 W. Lincoln Ave. Ionia, MI 48846 Phone (616) 527-4330 Keith Sypher Carl Koehnlein H H AUTOMOTIVE H H Automotive 350 LU. Main 527-3290 Congratulations Amy and the class of '87 Hair Affair Specializing in entire family hair styling. 121 N Steele St.. Ionia 527-0450 Home of the year-round tan IONIA NEWS AGENCY NEWSPAPERS-MAGAZINES PAPERBACKS-TOBACCO INSTANT-DAILY LOTTO AGENT 414 W.MAIN IONIA. . .527-1581 ads 189 TT Independent Bank WtMBtRFOC IONIA • BELDING • CARSON CITY SARANAC • LYONS-MUIR • LOWELL HOOD STOUT INC. Your local beer wholesalers of Stroh's, Stroh's Light, Goebel, Siignature, Schaefer and White Mountain Cooler. Also owners of the Rolling Hills Golf Course. 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