Iroquois Central High School - Iroquoian Yearbook (Elma, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1969 volume:

just a normal day... iroquoian published by Iroquois Central School Elma, New York volume 14, 1969 editor-in-chief: Jan Heinemann production manager: Jackie Priest senior section editor: Debi Thurston picture editor: Rita Sonnelitter sports editor: Chris Gregoire just a normal day... academics, 12 student life, 26 organizations, 46 sports, 64 underclassmen, 94 seniors, 114 4 what will we remember? time ... clocks tick ... taking the moments as they pass ... and all that remains is a few disjointed memories ... ten years hence what will we remember most clearly? no doubt the spectacular the momentous the thrilling occasions ... homecoming 1968 blasting through the line being ridiculous in a pep assembly receiving an award graduation ... for every person there has been at least one spectacular moment to remember. 5 but there are other moments . . . moments that tend to be forgotten too quickly ... who recalls the ordinary times ... the days that seemed routine? the morning that was lost in the long procession of previous mornings . .. 6 one person may smile . . . a few hours may be used for quiet thinking . . . for being alone . .. getting to know oneself better. .. for just looking out the window at the world ... or daydreaming about what has been . .. and what may be ... 8 but only two may laugh . . . one person may smile . .. but only two may laugh ... only when we are with people can we share ... and it's through the sharing ... through the learning to give and take ... that we gain and become more than we were the day before ... 9 each day we are learning . . . we are taking in ideas and knowledge ... some of which we will use now ... some we will use in the future ... some we may never use ... and with this taking in we must also create ... we must give out of our own personal experience ... for though it seems at times we are filled only with confusion ... there remains in each of us ideas and thoughts that could reach another... 10 academics sometimes we feel that all time is measured in just the present tense . but stop and think a minute ... you have to go somewhere tomorrow you have to either work toward that goal or let it fade away ... Mr. Eaton instructs try-outs for this year's operetta, The Unsinkable Molly Brown ' Mr. Elwood Eaton He is currently President of PNYSCAME. 14 Dedication We dedicate our efforts to Mr. Elwood Eaton At his high school. Broad Albin, Mr. Elwood Eaton was active in music and sports. His music education included a Bachelor's degree from Syracuse University in 1941, ser- vice in the Army Air Force as band leader and chapel choir director, and then his Master's degree, also at Syra- cuse in 1946. In 1955 he joined Iroquois's newly-formed faculty. Acting as the first music director, he composed the ICS alma mater and helped write the first few musicals, among them Kitty Wake Island. While directing smash operettas and musical programs, he is serving this year as President of PNYSCAME, a state music education group. Some of his students see him as the most productive person at Iroquois. Others see him as a sensitive and talented man. Because of his sincere devotion to the demanding art of music and his contributions to Iroquois, we, the staff of the 1969 Iroquoian , dedicate our efforts to Mr. Elwood Eaton. 15 He directs the operetta orchestra. Mr. Bartoo sees importance of ordinary moments George Andrews, guidance William DeFreis director of educational communications Mrs. Georgia Mehl, guidance Kenneth Young director, health and phys. education I feel ordinary moments were most important to me in my high school. They stand out in my mind, says A. Donald Bartoo, Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Bartoo believes that respect for teachers and prin- cipals is the result of the little things that happen to us day by day. Scholastic competition was of lesser importance to us when I attended high school, explained Mr. Bartoo. Students wanted to excel on their own. He added, Kids I went to school with were of a more common economic level than that of the students of Iroquois. Mr. Bartoo believes that the social patterns of life may change, but basic human relationships must not. A. Donald Bartoo, superintendent 16 Academics Miss Joan Albarella, English Fred Arcoraci, business Gene Beckwith, music Mrs. Eugenia Bender, French Robert Bowen, English Mrs. Elly Buchholz, English Mrs. Nancy Burns, homemaking Mrs. Dorothy Ceranski, dental hygienist, health Mrs. Elizabeth Clack, Latin and French Board of Education. FRONT ROW: Robert J. Fierle. vice-president business administrator; Roger S. Brookman. A. Donald Bartoo. super Roy W. Van de Bogart, Henry K. Moffitt, Rex D. Lloyd, president. intendent. ABSENT: Frank Drosendahl. treasurer. BACK ROW: Charles F. Stansbury, Allen T. O'Donnell, Cecil J. Scott. 17 Fay Coblentz, science George Dornhaffer, social studies Mrs. Roberta Eggert, social studies Carl Emens, science Robert Ferguson, English Mrs. Stella Gill, business Howard Greiner, social studies Ralph Howell, science Charles Hunt, mechanical drawing People, their potential, recalled by Mr. Hickey People fill the moments that administrative assistant Robert J. Hickey remembers from his high school years. People had a terrific impact on me, he said. I remember my principal, a math teacher, and others because of what they made of themselves. And some people had an extraordinary potential to improve themselves. Mr. Hickey recalls a time when a new boy entered his high school in West Seneca. This boy appeared poorly coordinated, but turned out to be the fastest runner on the track team. He advised us not to be hasty about judging people's potential, including our own. Our generation didn't have the problems of the world you have. Your problems are difficult, but not insurmountable. He exclaimed that the present high school generation has great potential for the solution of problems, as much as that of any generation. Robert Hickey, administrative assistant 18 Academics Students pursue individual studies in new program Kathy Clark worked with kindergarten children twice a week under a new course offered at Iroquois this year entitled Directed Independent Study (DIS). Kathy was typical of others in the DIS studying program. Other seniors in this program were Carin Craig, French IV; Maureen Steinhilber, German III; Cathy Gibson and Margaret Franklin, Spanish; Donna Fierleand Judy Carlson, creative writing; Jane Lasky and Alana Graham, journalism; Shelly Witkop, Russian History and German; Connie Malach, English literature; Linda Pfitzin- ger, kindergarten; Christopher Gregoire, meteorology; Cheryl Hall, physical science; Jennifer Handy, fourth grade; Cynthia Hatley, world literature; and Veronica John, bio-chemistry. Directed Independent Study offered students a chance to participate in fields of interest not offered in the school curriculum, or strengthened weaknesses in a subject, or gave the opportunity to study a course beyond what was offered in class. Every two weeks, members joined the co-directors in a seminar to discuss problems, and gave an oral presentation of previous work done. Veronica John listens to a DIS report. Mrs. Donna Lockett, science 19 Clifford Luders, agriculture Friends, athletics among Mr. Corser’s recollections The chief difference between your generation and mine, in my opinion, is that we had a greater sense of responsibility, stated Mr. Corser as he sat at his desk. When we were young, we stayed in school only be- cause we so desired. Students could leave at age 14, and many did, Mr. Corser continued. Mr. Corser attended schools near Rochester and Syracuse, New York, which contained grades 1-12. If one was unable to cut the mustard, he got out. Perhaps it is true that there were fewer promising stu- dents, he said, but the fact remains that those students who did wish to succeed soon found out about hard work and diligence. Thinking back to his first day of senior high school, Mr. Corser recalls, There was one thing my dad told me: 'At any time, if you get a licking from a teacher, just remember that there will be one waiting at home that's twice as bad.' Today, some parents would wish to give the teacher a licking instead of their child. The things I do remember the most about high school, through, were the friends I made, and the ath- letics, dramatics and music programs in which I par- ticipated. Russell Corser, Senior High Principal Robert Ludwig, mathematics Miss JoAnn Mays, English Miss Marilyn Meyer, French, German Miss Barbara Millar, physical education Mrs. Thelma Neidig, nurse-teacher Mrs. Lila Nevergold, English Deon Nielson, mathematics Carl Norberg, mathematics Duane Patterson, physical education 20 Academics Carin Craig and Alan Davis, academic award winners Academic awards won by Carin Craig, Alan Davis Carin Craig, who as a junior received the Elmira College Key award, stated that she must have done a pretty good job of buttering” up to the teachers. Seriously, though, she continued, it makes you feel pretty good to know that you were the only one in the junior class to receive the award. After graduating, Carin plans to enter a six year pro- gram at Cornell where she hopes to earn her PhD. The recipient of the William College Book Award, Alan Davis stated that the award showed him that everything is not hopeless. It made me feel that there must be some- thing good about me. Alan has been accepted at Clarkson College, where he plans to major in Industrial Management. Mrs. Catherine Phelps, librarian Mrs. Dorothy Piepke, music Robert Ping, industrial arts Donald Ross, music Daniel Roth, business John Rothrock, social studies Robert Rubeck, science Mrs. Margaret Sanborn, social studies Miss Carla Sandberg, physical education Daniel Scanlon, English Mrs. Dorothy Seileman, homemaking Miss Carolyn Solomon, art Robert Steislinger, social studies William Sweet, science Maturity yields appreciation of life—Mr. McCready Mr. James McCready, assistant principal, feels the ordinary, everyday things are the most wonderful. Believing this, though, he still recognizes and understands the human tendency not to appreciate the present. He believes the appreciation of living in the present can only come through age and maturity. I have always been satisfied with 99% of the stu- dents. Mr. McCready has much faith in the Iroquois student body. He hopes the students will come in and discuss with him, any problem that bothers them, instead of using the administration as a crutch. Mr. McCready feels that the students should be building a foundation now for their future. However, he hopes that once the foundation is built, it will be used to better their lives. 22 Academics James McCready, assistant principal Engineering careers boosted by new group, JETS The Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS) is an innovation this year at ICS. It is a nonprofit educational organization whose main purpose is to interest young people in fields of engineering. The advisers for this year were Mr. Andrews and Mr. Dornhaffer. The club was relatively small, having about fifteen members. They hope to increase their membership in years to come. After solving their early organizational problems, the club decided to hold meetings once a week, with field trips to supplement the meetings. They visited, among other places, the University of Buffalo and Western Electric Company. Officers were Bob Martin, president; and Marty Zdrojewski, treasurer. Aside from the field trips, a major project dealing with some field of engineering was planned for later in the year. JETS adviser. George Dornhaffer. helps students. Robert Wainman. physical education Robert Waterman, English Quinn Wright. English Charles Yale, German Food Service Workers. SEATED: Mrs. Dorothy Howard. Mrs. Pomona Hartfield. Mrs. Liz Schwartz, Mrs. Anne Boldt, Mrs. Betty Krieger, Mrs. Marilyn Tyler, Mrs. Jeanette Bodel. STANDING: Mrs. Marie Steir, Mrs. Sharon Possehl. 24 Services Senior High School Secretaries. SEATED: Mrs. Carol Robinson. Mrs. Marge Miller. STANDING: Mrs. Arlene Rusert, Mrs. Patricia Kwiatkowski, Mrs. Shirley Emden. District Administration Secretaries. SEATED: Mrs. Geraldine Welsch, Mrs. Cornelia Tyler. STANDING: Mrs. Lyla Ryan, Mrs. Rose Sperber, Mrs. Sue Klotz. Ken Scheifla, Maintenance Supervisor Senior High Custodians. FRONT ROW: Jesse Parker, Mrs. Bernadette Johnson, Al Boldt, Custodian in-Charge. BEHIND: Edward Bergtold. Meritt Dabb- Transportation Supervisor 25 ■ student life in ten years will any of it really matter? the senior prank that didn't quite come off . .. the homecoming float that fell apart... having to play a poorly attended spring concert. in ten years will any of it really matter? high school may seem like a pleasant time when our problems were small and our dreams large: yes, it will matter... Franklin, Yandricha star in 'King and I’ operetta The music department, under the direction of Mr. Elwood Eaton and Mr. Carl Norberg, again presented two evenings of song and dance. On April 5th and 6th, the production of the King and I was put on stage in the auditorium. Elspeth Franklin portrayed Anna, a teacher from England, while Dave Yandricha played the stubborn, unyielding King. Anna, along with the King's children, tried to change the King's old-fashioned ways to meet the standards of the modern world. Performances were also given by many other members of the student body, who portrayed oriental dancers, the King's children, and his harem. Beth leads in the school's anthem, Bangkok Academy . The king's court welcomes a new teacher. 28 Operetta The King of Siam, Dave Vandricha, and cast sing in finale. The king possesses not one wife, but nine. 29 Betty Redder and Karen Ramsdell study the program. 'Take firm stand on problems,’ says commencement speaker Lonie Commencement marked the beginning for 224 seniors. The class was the schools 13th and largest graduating class. The commencement speech was delivered by Don H. Lonie, from Detroit. He advised students to be indi- vidualists in their own right and to take a firm stand on the problems of today. Larry Lasky was this year's valedictorian, with Jean Dickson, and George Kraus as co-salutatorians. Among those who received scholarships and awards were: Fred Boeheim, Frank Cutson, Elspeth Franklin, Debbie Kohler, Bill Lazarus, Paul MacDonald, Ellen Millard, Bonita Penfold, Marsha Ryan, and Judy Sernoffsky. Prom Theme is 'Gone With Wind' Last year's prom, Gone With the Wind , saw the gym beautifully decorated. One side of the huge middle partition represented the outside of a plantation, while the opposite side represented the interior. Lovely wall murals contributed to the theme, and were augmented by both real and artificial shrubbery. Bill Lazarus, king of the prom, with Onalee Munn as queen, along with their attendants Debbie Coates, Jim Hunt, Margaret Valentine, Larry Lewis, Gale Lippmann and Jack Putnam, made up the royal court. Prom 30 Commencement Don H. Lonie, commencement speaker. Mike Abt, Jim Adams, and Charlie Baker await their diplomas. Prom court includes Margaret Valentine, junior attendant; Gale Lippman, princess; Debbie Coates, senior attendant; Onalee Munn, queen; Bill Lazarus, king; Jim Hunt, senior attendant; Larry Lewis, prince; Jack Putnam, junior attendant. Couples relax between dances. A mock southern plantation surrounds dancers. 31 Homecoming court. Karen Garcia, Nancy Szczukowski. Betty Lazarus, Judy Carlson, Kari Engebretsen, Diane Kelly, Lynn Lewis. Judy Carlson, homecoming queen 32 Homecoming Carlson named queen for homecoming weekend The fifth annual Homecoming weekend began with a pep assembly in the afternoon on Friday, November 1. The Homecoming queen and her attendants were named and each received a single rose. During the halftime of the Homecoming football game, held on Saturday, Judy Carlson and her court all rode on their class floats. The freshman float, class of 1972, entitled Let Freedom Ring, was judged the best float. The trophy was awarded by Donna Dittmann and Debbie Hubbs, last year's winning chairmen. Iroquois lost another heart breaker, 13 20, in the game against East Aurora. Dreams and Memories was the theme of the dance held Saturday evening. The entrance to the dance floor was flanked by silhouettes of a kindergarten and a high school graduate. Music was provided by a combo called The Men Around Town. Meindl and Campbell in the pep assembly skit. Junior class homecoming float Linda Weise and other band members march around the track in the homecoming game. 33 Science Club member Carin Craig inspects a telescope at University of Buffalo. Doug Ruestow and adviser Robert Bowen listen to a commentary at Keller's Publishing Company, while Mike Komorek naps. Donna Fierle, Judy Carlson, and Helen Murphy approach the Museum of Science. 34 Field Trips Regular ICS activities supplemented by trips Field trips this year helped to supplement the regular activities of many organizations at ICS. The yearbook staff, accompanied by Mr. Bowen, visited the Wm. J. Keller Publishing Company, where they attended seminars on the various aspects of producing a yearbook. Under the guidance of Mr. Howell, a group of out- standing science students visited the University of Buffalo in February, where lectures were given on chemistry, biology and other subjects. The Junior Engineering Technical Society took field trips to the University of Buffalo and Western Electric Company; and the Future Farmers of America attended an Agricultural Science Day at Cornell. 35 John Tsujimoto gazes at a science exhibit at the University of Buffalo. Toinette lights the chandelier at the beginning of the second act. Toinette consoles Angelique while M. Diafoirus looks on. Juniors stage comedy, 'Imaginary Invalid’ The lights dimmed, the curtain opened and the audience of this year's junior play was transported to seventeenth century France by means of Moliere's comedy on the science of medicine, The Imaginary Invalid. Cast in the lead of Argan, Dean Griffiths was a very convincing imaginary invalid. Laura Rankin, as Argan's self-centered and scheming wife, Beline, is prevented from usurping Argan's fortune by the help of Toinette, his impish servant (Nancy Miller) and Argan's brother Berald (Roy Hall). Cast in other roles were Nancy Tuttle as Angelique and Susan Martin as Louison, Argan's daughters; John Olosky as Cleante, Angelique's lover; Christopher Gregoire as Monsieur Purgon and George Davidson as Monsieur Diafoirus, both physicians; Bruce Martin as Thomas Diafoirus; Craig Chaffee as the apothecary Fleurant, and Victor Reboy as Monsieur de Bonnefoi, a notary. This year's production was under the production of Mr. Robert Waterman, Nadine Fraser and Margo Block. 36 Junior Play Argan gasps in agony as Toinette pours hot water for his aching feet. Louison narrates the story of Angelique and Cleante. 37 Argan's wife attempts to comfort him after being angered by Toinette. Conveying their affection through a duet. Cleante and Angelique insist to her father on their love. Aquatic Club. FRONT ROW: Sylvia Cornell, Kerrie Campbell, Lisa Hodges, Maintenance; Diane Kelly, Maintenance; Bonnie Web- ster, President; Cindy Hatley, Vice-President; Pam Long, Carin Craig. SECOND ROW: Judy Busch. Barb Heck, Cathy Gibson, Dawn Holzschuh, Lynn Lewis, Connie Campbell. Raye Ann Hop- kins, Jody Geil. BACK ROW: Rita Sonnelitter. Diane Siler, Diane Weyand, Linda Wojcik, Cherie Haury. Ginny Fuchs, Kari Enge- bretsen, Paula Eldridge. ABSENT: Diane Willis, Secretary- Treasurer; Shelley Witkop. 38 Aquatic Club Seniors are debutantes in the annual Embassy Waltz. Aquatic club presents The Tidal Tribune” The 1968 Aquatic Club chose its theme to center around a newspaper: “The Tidal Tribune.” Opening night, November 14, started with the news of an undersea exploration, presented by the junior members. Some other routines included “The Graduate, graduation announcements presented by eight senior members. The fourth-year members brought to life a boat race to “Almost There. Swimming to the song “On A Clear Day, club president Bonnie Webster performed the only solo in the show. Again this year, there was an appearance by the Locker Room Six, refugees from the football team, posing as two feuding families. The final number of the program, “The Impossible Dream, was an attempt by the entire cast to promote peace in Vietnam and the world. Shelley Witkop enacts the part of the Red Baron. HATFIELDS Crew members help the Aquatic Club with scenery. 39 Innovations at ICS evidence of progress Iroquois students have benefited from many innova- tions. Everyone appreciates having Mr. McCready as new assistant principal. He is well qualified, having been in close contact with students as a biology teacher, and cross-country and basketball coach in previous years. Another important change is the transfer of all school documents onto microfilm. Instead of spending many wasted hours in study hall, a student can now go to the rifle range to talk or read. For the first time, Iroquois students attended a com- puter programming course at the BOCES center in East Aurora, taught by Mr. Manchester. Directed Independent Study, headed by Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Steislinger, enables interested students to work at their own rate on a project of their choosing. Mrs. Buchholz's reading class proved beneficial to about fifty students, enabling them to read faster while retaining material. Mr. McCready as new assistant principal. 40 Innovations Mrs. Miller puts school records on microfilm. Jerry Zorsch learns speed-reading with aid of machine. Iroquois students use modern equipment at BOCES data processing center. Carin Craig is a DIS student. 41 American Christmas spirit is shown to Ivan at the AFS Christmas party. 42 AFS Students With folk singing as a favorite interest, Kari joined chorus. Kari visits the Museum of Science on a field trip with the composition classes. Norway, Colombia send AFS’ers to Iroquois Through the work of the Iroquois AFS chapter and AFS International, Iroquois was privileged to have two exchange students. Sue Westinghouse had a sister from Norway, Kari Engebretsen. Kari lives in the capital city, Oslo. She has a brother, 19, and a sister, 13. Some of her interests are folk music and tennis, in which she is a Norwegian champion. When Kari finishes two more years of high school in the gymnasium, she would like to attend college in the United States. Ivan Aquirre spent this year as the brother of Peter Tschofen. Ivan is from the city of Cali, Colombia. There he is the second oldest in a family of eleven. He is very interested in coin and stamp collecting. He also enjoys hunting and fishing in the mountains of Colombia. Ivan plans to finish school and go into law, diplomatic service, or business, or all three. AFS Sisters and Brothers. SITTING: Peter Tschofen, Kari Engebretsen and Sue Westinghouse. STANDING: Ivan Aquirre. 43 Fire, gas assemblies among student shows Many assemblies were presented this year, adding a change of pace to the daily schedules of students and teachers. The local fire companies put on a fire prevention demonstration. Assisting them were Iroquois students that are members of the fire departments. Iroquois students also participated in the annual Iroquois Gas Company fashion show. Six students modeled clothing while another showed his talent in a submarine-sandwich making contest against the gas com- pany demonstrator. The Lincoln Center Repertory Players returned to the school to present a humorous skit to the seniors entitled, An Evening with Merlin Finch. A master in the art of yoga came, sending a wave of yoga enthusiasm throughout the school. For weeks after, teachers were trying to show off their gymnastic skills to the students. Also included during the year were various pep assem- blies, a Red Cross-sponsored movie on first-aid, perform- ances by the musical groups, and a special presentation by the United States Navy Band. Max Meindl demonstrates the art of submarine-making. Miss Millar reigns at the Clarence bonfire. 44 Assemblies 45 Bob Morgan in fire prevention assembly organizations need we give more of ourselves than is asked for? why not give the bare minimum? is there nothing to be gained in seeking the ultimate ... and no sense of pride in achievement? Key Club. FRONT ROW: Howard Vogel, vice presi- dent; Peter Tschofen, president; Gregg Rickettson, sec- retary. SECOND ROW: Dave Leatherbarrow, George Amann, Jeff Hause, Tom Carey, Jim Pietrzak, Steve Sprague. THIRD ROW: Bruce Ryan, Roy Hall, Alan Sturm, Rick Goldbach, Alan Davis, Roy Van De Bogart. BACK ROW: Kevin Little, Robert Martin, Bruce Caughel, Peter McKay, Jack Morgan, Scott Gillogly. Student Council regroups at beginning of year The Student Council, with president Jim Abt, planned to live up to expectations of students and faculty. In November, however, Margaret Franklin and Diana Blair took over after the resignations of Jim and Al Hiebert. Council members visited other schools and attended District 14 Student Council meetings in an effort to get new ideas. The members revised the constitution, which was severely outdated. Plaques were purchased commemorating Milton Snow and Eric Jednat, who were killed in Vietnam. Key Club Aides Kiwanis Working under their theme of service to school and community, the Key Club planned and carried out activi- ties which were of benefit not only to themselves, but to others as well. They held their annual fruitcake sale in December, which provided them with funds to operate. Also, in De- cember, there was a trip to the Bethlehem Steel Plant. A major planned project was money-raising for the medical ship Hope . Peggy McCarthy and Mike Sernoffsky applaud speaker in '68 elections. Key Club 48 Student Council Key Club. FRONT ROW: Gary Jones, Dan Lloyd, Peter Hudson, Paul Coblentz. SECOND ROW: Mark Rickettson, Steve Moorman, Alan Van De Bogart, Kevin Darbee, George Lysenko, Craig Fargo. BACK ROW: Richard Hoth, John Garby, Bill Moffett. Bruce Carlson, Mart Raidmae, Kurt Vogel. ABSENT: Charles Nelson, treasurer. Student Council. FRONT ROW: Mike Sernoffsky, treasurer, Alan Hiebert, Alan Sturm, secretary; Jim Abt, Robert C. Ferguson, adviser. SECOND ROW: Patricia Sturm, Marilyn Phillips, Peter Hudson, Joanne Black- man, Debbie Mohn, Karen Garcia, Gale Lippmann. THIRD ROW: Jerry McCarthy, Diana Blair, vice-presi- dent; Mary Ann Schulenberg, Jane Huff, Rose Zilker, Dean Griffiths. Tom Coil. FOURTH ROW: Pete McKay. Bruce Ryan, Charles Ljungberg, Leon Kuznik, Judy Carlson, Margaret Franklin, president. LAST ROW: Mike Smith, Joel Puleo, Barry Dickson, Howard Vogel, Dave Norton, George Huff, Mike Sack. 49 New Members of the National Honor Society. FRONT ROW: David Gerhardt, Diana Blair, Sue Briggs, Kari Engebretsen, Marcia Miller, Ginger Dolber, Ken Rich. SECOND ROW: Cindy Sarata, Margaret Franklin. Mary Nette Pierce. Joanne Franklin, Maureen Steinhilber. Cindy Hatley. Sharon Meyer. Roy Hall. THIRD ROW: Ivan Dario Aquirre, John Tsujimoto, Jerry McCarthy, Debbie Thurston, Nancy Rankin, Laurie Rankin, Barb Gleed, Linda Weise. BACK ROW: Dave White. Bob Tharnish. Chris Gregoire. Dave Paddock. Varsity Club. FRONT ROW: Bruce Ryan, secretary; George Huff, vice-president; Larry Lewis, president; Jerry Kresconko. treasurer. SECOND ROW: Mart RakJ- mae, John Sonnelitter, Steve Moorman. Dick Krieg- baum, Jim Pietrzak. THIRD ROW: Les Kemmerer, Mike Zaranski, Rolf Simonson, Rick Goldbach. BACK ROW: Peter Tschofen, Dave Paddock, Jack Morgan, Dan Beil- man, Gregg Rickettson. Don VanLew. Honor Society 50 Varsity Club Present Honor Society Members. FRONT ROW: Denise iths, Jane Huff. STANDING BEHIND: Carl Palmer, Juliano, Carin Craig, Connie Malach, Shelley Witkop, Beth Puleo, Carol Kratt, Barb Schulz, Gale Lippmann, Mary Schrenk. KNEELING: Howard Vogel, Ed Griff- Debbie Lippert, Mr. Corser, adviser. NHS inducts 28 in February assembly Howard Vogel presided at the induction of 28 students into the National Honor Society on February 25. Among the candidates were AFS exchange students Kari Engebretsen of Norway, and Ivan Aguirre of Colom- bia, inducted as honorary members. Iroquois exchange student Sue Mohn, presently in Germany, also was in- ducted. The sixteen seniors and twelve juniors were chosen by a new method this year. Each teacher who knew the candi- date rated him from “seriously inadequate to “extremely qualified. Varsity Club Changes Letter System The Varsity Club is open to any letterman in a varsity sport. Some of the activities of the varsity club this year have been changing the letter system, giving hashmarks as awards, updating of the Hall of Fame records and reorgan- ization of the trophy case. The club has contributed money this year to the following organizations: the yearbook, the Bowen Road Fire Department for ambulance services. Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and their own scholarship fund. Connie Malach and Ed Griffiths (present members) talking at the NHS party after assembly. 51 Red Cross. FRONT ROW: Charlene Foley, Secretary; Norene Davidson, Vice President; Sue Westinghouse. President; Steve Moorman, Treasurer. SECOND ROW: Nancy Rankin, Ronald Sierocinski, Mary Shaun Blazak, Cindy Calmes. LuAnn Wischman, Judy Caughel, Alana Graham, Robin Conley, Sharon Moltrup, Patricia Gukich, Bill Kessler. THIRD ROW: Cindy Sarata, Karen Turnquist, Mary Schrenk, Donna Tolsma, Diane Bial ecki, Pauline Laubisch, Mary Zaenglein, Lisa Hodges, Carol George, Sandy Block, Pat Lexo. BACK ROW: Kathy Stack, Sharon Warnock, Elaine Hilton, Anne Marie Ryan, Patty Reardon, Marcie Reisch, Peggy Benson. Beverly Hochadel, Linda Wojcik, Jim Murphy, Dave White. Speech and Drama. FRONT ROW: Margo Block, Sec- retary; Nancy Tuttle. Vice-President; Sue Westinghouse, President; Jerry Zorsch. Treasurer. SECOND ROW: Virginia Walter, Donna Jordan, Alana Graham, Mary Shaun Blazak, Susan Martin. BACK ROW: Elaine Hil- ton, Laura Rankin. Sharon McGreevy. Jane Lasky, Kathy Weyand, Linda Wojcik, Connie Malach. AFS 52 Red Cross; Speech and Drama AFS. FRONT ROW: Ivan Aguirre, Linda Weise, Rita Kalinowski, Sharon Meyer, Donna Fierle. SECOND ROW: Kathy Garby, Sue Westinghouse, Charlene Foley. Lisa Hodges, Helen Sullivan. Jody Geil, Debbie Young, Pauline Laubisch, Linda Stoddard. THIRD ROW: Linda Wojcik, Cindy Hatley, Mary Duerr, Susan Hoover, Sue MacDonald, Carol George, Carol Schneckenberger, Becky Nevergold, Norene Davidson. FOURTH ROW: Nancy Rankin, Nancy Cole. Diana Blair, Ginger Dolber, Kathy Clark, Helen Murphy, Marsha Yuzwak, Carole Crane, Mary Schrenk, Beth Puleo. BACK ROW: Laura Rankin, Elaine Hilton, Pat Hudson, Judy Carlson, Cherie Haury, Diane Willis, Chris Gregoire, Virginia Griffiths. AFS sponsors students from Norway, Colombia The Iroquois chapter of the AFS had the privilege of sponsoring and introducing two students to Iroquois and the United States. This year's exchange students were Kari Engebretsen of Norway and Ivan Aquirre of Colombia. A pizza sale and a candy sale helped raise money for the AFS International in New York. Needy Children, Blood Bank Benefit Preparing a box of toys for needy children in Buffalo and an assembly on life-saving techniques were just some of the Red Cross club's activities. New Club Is Speech And Drama One of the newer organizations at Iroquois is the Speech and Drama Club. Helping Mr. Corser with announcements and arranging a PTA assembly were among the deeds performed. The club also saw the Studio Arena's production of The Lion in Winter and per- formed at the Geneseo Speech Festival. Kari and Ivan unwrap AFS Christmas gifts. 53 Future Farmer members attend convention in May Meetings of the Future Farmers of America provided the members with a chance to exchange new and pro- gressive ideas for more productive farming. The boys, and Mr. Luders, their adviser, then had the chance to exchange these ideas with boys from other schools at the FFA con- vention in May. FTA Collects Gifts The Future Teachers of America, assisted by Mrs. Kellogg and Miss Mays, collected gifts to give the children at the West Seneca State School a merrier Christmas. They also sponsored College Night again this year with members of the FTA guiding college representatives to their rooms. It's Academic Team on WBEN With the assistance of Mr. Rothrock, six of the best students at Iroquois were chosen to represent the school on It's Academic, a television program designed so that students from different schools can compete against one another academically. Of the six students chosen, three were actually on the FFA members repair farm machinery. television show and the other three were alternates. LEARHING TO DO FFA DOING TO LEARN ' f K EARNING TO LIVE 1 1 A LIVING TO SERVE IROQUOIS CHAPTER FFA. FRONT ROW: Gorden Fisher, assistant reporter; David Kennedy, reporter, Tom Ulrich, sentinel. Alan Unverdorben, vice-president; Loren Hudson, president; Dennis Theal, treasurer; Glenn Reinhardt, secretary; Mr. Clifford Luders. adviser. SECOND ROW: James Baker, Charles Ellis, Tom Perrin, Norm Walter, Donald Trze- pacz, Jeff Meyer, Ronald Trzepacz. BACK ROW: Frank Sawyer, Carl Foss, Mike Swartz, Steve Gingerich, Roger Gee, Kevin O'Neil. FFA;FTA 54 It's Academic FT A. FRONT ROW: Donna Jordan, historian; Cindi Striegel, vice-president; Connie Malach, president; Linda Edwards, secretary; Dave Norton, treasurer. SECOND ROW: Mary Duerr, Carol George, Charlene Foley, Jackie Priest, Marilyn Phillips, Pauline Laubisch, Jenny Handy. THIRD ROW: Linda Schilling, Nadine Fraser. Marge Schulz, Margo Block, Barb Heck. BACK ROW: Pat Hudson. Pat Heilman, Sharon McGreevy. Kathy Clark, Bonnie Webster, Marsha Vuzwak. “It's Academic.” FRONT ROW: Linda Weise, secre- tary; Carin Craig, treasurer; Howard Vogel, president, Mr. Rothrock, adviser. SECOND ROW: Jerry McCarthy, Pauline Laubisch, Alana Graham, Mary Schrenk, John Tsujimoto. BACK ROW: Cindy Sarata. Maureen Stein- hilber, Peggy McCarthy, Alan Jakubowski, David White. 55 Orchestra, though small, sends five to All-State Marching band practicing for homecoming Under the baton of Mr. Gene Beckwith, this year's orchestra, being small, stressed quality over quantity. Five members attended the Sectional-All-State Orchestra in Jamestown, and one member. Sue Briggs, attended the Conference All-State Orchestra in Buffalo. The orchestra gave two concerts early in the fall and worked to prepare concerts at Christmas and in the spring. Performing to the best of their ability as individuals and as a group, they have brought honor to our school. Mr. Beckwith summed up the year by saying the orchestra was the finest group of young musicians I have had the pleasure to conduct. Ross Leads Band To New Awards During the past three years under the direction of Mr. Donald Ross, the band has received awards both at music festivals and through appreciation by members of the school and community. Besides playing at pep assemblies, football games and school concerts, the band traveled to the county Old Folks Home at Wende for its annual concert and attended the New York State School Music Association festival. Although still young the band is growing and looking to the future with anticipation. Orchestra. FRONT ROW: Tom Carey, John Tsuji- moto, Teckla Persons, Margie Handy, Dianne Campbell, Denise Juliano, Sue Briggs, Marsha Reinhard, Paul Tsuji- moto. SECOND ROW: Sharon Moltrop, Judy Caughel, Carol Schneckenberger, Bruce Caughel, Debbie Stans- bury, Mary Blazak, Peg Kwapich, Shelley Witkop, Deb Orchestra 56 Band Huebsch, Paul Coblentz, James Baker, John Garby, Roger Cryan, Tom Carey, Charles Ljungberg. THIRD ROW: Peter Hudson, Joe Knarr, Don Hoth, Darryl Hozschuh, Rich Hoth, Paul Crosby, Doug Marzolf. BACK ROW: Bill Kessler, Mike Marks, Bill Ryan, Mark Rickettson. Band. FRONT ROW: Kathy Barrow, Ann Marie Ryan, David Roof, Jim Rapp, George Huff, Chris Schuetz, David Clark. SECOND ROW: Janet Heinemann, Jim Huebsch, Paul Coblentz, James Baker. John Garby, Roger Cryan, Tom Carey, Charles Ljungberg. THIRD ROW: Peter Hudson, Joe Knarr, Don Hoth, Darryl Hozschuh, Rick Hoth, Paul Crosby, Doug Marzolf. BACK ROW: Bill Kessler. Mike Marks, Bill Ryan, Mark Rickettson. Band. FRONT ROW: Kathy Weyand, George David- son, Nadine Fraser, Shelley Witkop, Mary Blazak, Deb Stansbury, Linda Weise. SECOND ROW: David Ger- hardt, Linda Moorman, Norene Davidson, Jan Renaud. Dan Lloyd, Melody Speck. Peg Kwapich, Deb Mohn, Gail Holzschuh, Barb Roloff. BACK ROW: Beverly Goris, Jill Young, Becky Roberts. Jan Millard, Dale Agathe, Jean Klohn, Don Kreiger, Bruce Drueschler. 57 Chorus. FRONT ROW: Helen Sullivan, Diane Kelly, Jody Geil, Paula Eldridge, Karen Garcia, Diane Labelle. SECOND ROW: Susan Martin, Linda Stoddard, Susan MacDonald, Lisa Hodges, Charlene Foley, Wendy Hop- kins, Virginia Walter, Deb Kwiatkowski. THIRD ROW: Barb Heck, Linda Schilling, Jane Lasky, Sue Briggs, Sara Dillinger, Sue Kloc, Denise Juliano, Nancy Szczukowski, Diane Siler. BACK ROW: Pat Hudson, Ginger Dolber, Diana Blair, Kathy Clark, Paula Shaver, Dawn Holz- schuh, Becky Nevergold, Linda Moessinger, Mugs Frank- lin, Sally Briggs. Chorus. FRONT ROW: John Olosky, Dan Lloyd, Mike Pitchure. SECOND ROW: Jim Murphy, John Prell, Les Kemmerer, Roy Hall. BACK ROW: Donald Worral, Martin Zdrojewski, George Davidson, Roger Cymerman, Mark Benson, Richard Bowers. 58 Chorus Nine chorus members go to Gl all-state competition Senior chorus, under the direction of Mr. Elwood Eaton, put forth their usual effort to come up with a yearful of singing engagements. They also succeeded in sending nine of their 85 members to all-state competition at Grand Island during November. With the assistance of their officers (Les Kemmerer, President; Denise Juliano, Vice-President; Ginger Dolber, Secretary; and Diana Blair, Treasurer) the choral group staged their annual Christmas and spring concerts and again took part in the operetta. Their other performances included adding a note of music to a few of the school assemblies. The activities of the chorus began this year with an attempt to recruit more males. Many of the boys already in chorus participated in interscholastic athletics. Re- cruiters pointed out that chorus participation was a healthy outlet for masculine energy. Nevertheless, according to Mr. Eaton, the male count in chorus still hasn't changed. He has high hopes for next year. Marsha Reisch (foreground), Marilyn Phillips and Diane LaBelle (behind) practice chorus number. Chorus. FRONT ROW: Julie Zdrojewski, Marilyn Phil- lips, Ellen Bodkin, Joanne Blackman, Alana Graham, Kathy Davies. SECOND ROW: Kathy Bosch. Diane Rybczynski, Patricia Sturm, Mara Lynn Stoll, Linda Edwards. Debbie Young, Pam Long, Nancy Tuttle, Peggy McCarthy. THIRD ROW: Marcia Reisch, Jinny Fuchs. Anne Marie Ryan, Nancy Miller, Kathy McBurney. Sandy Block, Peggy Benzin, Pat Heilman, Barbara Ferguson, Marilyn Green. BACK ROW: Nancy Rankin, Ellen Jantzi, Sue Shanahan, Michelle Garman, Diane Willis, Cindi Striegel, Lauri Rankin. 59 International Quill and Scroll Society. FRONT ROW: Deborah Lange, Gail Hartfield, Jackie Priest, Janet Heinemann, Alana Graham, President; Jane Lasky. SECOND ROW: Betty Radder, Jane Nie, Marsha Ryan, Debbie Kohler, Debbie Coates. BACK ROW: Frank Cut- son, Kathy Fabian, Onalee Munn, Laurel Kurtzworth, Debi Thurston. Photographers and Typists. SITTING: Cindy Hatley, Barb Eaton, Jean Willson, Marcie Reisch, Dave White. STANDING: Kathy Stack, Diane Siler, Gerald Zorsch, Doug Ruestow, Mark Lochhaas, Mike Komorek, Rita Sonnelitter. Warrior 60 Quill and Scroll 'Warrior’ goes bi-monthly, grinds out twelve issues Setting a fast pace, the Warrior expanded to a bi-monthly production this year. Directing the staff were alternate editors-in-chief Alana Graham and Janey Lasky, with Debi Thurston replacing Alana when she graduated in January. The editors produced alternate issues, using two groups of page editors, under the direction of Mr. Robert Bowen. While producing twelve or more issues, the staff experi- mented with various promotional techniques, including distribution of the Scholastic Roto, and the addition of a crossword puzzle. Quill and Scroll Unit More Active The Iroquois chapter of Quill and Scroll, honoring outstanding members of school publications, became more active in its second year at ICS. The group investigated fund-raising techniques to raise money for publications' equipment. Candy sales provided additional funds for the purchase of a typewriter, and a light table for the Warrior staff. The honor society planned a picnic in the spring for all members of student publications. Editors Alana Graham and Jane Lasky add finishing touches to the January Warrior paste up. Warrior Page Editors and Seniors. FRONT ROW: Margaret Knab, Judy Anticola, Donna Tolsma. SECOND ROW: Kathy Gibson. Pat Heilman. Linda Schilling. BACK ROW: Chris Gregoire, Alan Sturm, Cindy Sarata, Debi Thurston, George Davidson, Bruce Ryan. 61 Vivid impressions linger for yearbook members Impressions of the yearbook year are stored away in the minds of all those who worked to complete this 1969 Iroquoian . Late winter nights in 1201 . . . pound- ing strains of the Graduate ... the click of an SLR mirror ... the tired look of our adviser . . . meeting monthly deadlines . . . glorious DONE! signs . . . win- ning a blue ribbon ... stupid arguments ... a certain smile of satisfaction ... miles of correction tape ... editorial compromises . . . training new people . . . relying on experienced people . . . patience . . . and distributing 575 copies on June 6. THE 1969 IROQUOIAN STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: JAN HEINEMANN PRODUCTION MANAGER: JACKIE PRIEST SENIORS: DEBI THURSTON THEME: DIANA BLAIR LAYOUT-ART EDITORS: MARY HANNY (COVER DESIGN), MARSHA REINHARD, NANCY SZCZUKOWSKI Jan Heinemann Jackie Priest Debi Thurston Marsha Reinhard. Mary Hanny, Nancy Szczukowski SECTION EDITORS: SPORTS - JANET SKINNER (ASST. PRODUCTION MGR.); STUDENT LIFE - MARY NETTE PIERCE; ACADEMICS - DIANE LABELLE; UNDER- CLASSMEN - CINDY BAUN; ORGANIZATIONS - CHERYL HARTFIELD. PRODUCTION STAFF: NANCY COLE. DONNA DEGEN, DONNA FIERLE, KAREN FIERLE, JINNY FUCHS. JODY GEIL, PAT HELLMAN, LISA HODGES, DAWN HOLZSCHUH, WENDY HOPKINS. SHARON McBURNEY, LINDA MOESSIN- GER. LINDA MOORMAN, DENISE PEAVOY. AILEEN REIS. CAROL SCHNECKENBERGER. PAT STURM, AND MARGARET VALENTINE. LAYOUT-ART STAFF: LINDA EDWARDS. CELESTE HOLMES, MARY LEYDECKER AND SUE MacDONALD. SPECIAL ARTIST: CATHY GIBSON Diane LaBelle, Mary Nette Pierce, Cathy Gibson 62 Iroquoian Elaine Hilton, Jenny Handy. Judy Anticola Diane Siler, Kathy Kaiser TREASURER: ELAINE HILTON BUSINESS MANAGER: KATHY KAISER BUSINESS STAFF: JUDY CARLSON. CAROLE CRANE AND SANDY VARA. TYPING EDITOR: DIANE SILER TYPING STAFF: BARB EATON, CINDY HATLEY, KATHY STACK AND JEAN WILLSON. ADVISER: ROBERT BOWEN Chris Gregoire, Rita Sonnelitter, Frank Woods COPY EDITOR JENNY HANDY THEME COPY: ALANA GRAHAM NEWS EDITOR: JUDY ANTICOLA SPORTS EDITOR: CHRIS GREGOIRE REPORTERS: GEORGE DAVIDSON, MUGS FRANKLIN, JIM HOLMWOOD. MARGARET KNAB, JANE LASKY, JERRY MC- CARTHY, DEBBIE PRICE. BART STACK. ALAN STURM AND DIANE WILLIS. PICTURE EDITOR: RITA SONNELITTER PHOTOGRAPHERS: MIKE KOMOREK, MARK LOCHHAAS, DOUG RUESTOW AND DAVE WHITE. PHOTO ASSISTANTS: MARCIE REISCH AND JERRY ZORSCH. SPECIAL PHOTOGRAPHER. FRANK WOODS Dave White, Mark Lochhaas, Doug Ruestow, Mike Komorek 'll i Cindy Baun, Cheryl Hartfield, Janet Skinner, Diana Blair Mr. Bowen 63 sports everyday we are changing... who we are today will seem a stranger in tomorrow's light... so we must try to give all we can today and not be afraid ... the locker room after a work-out the corridors at an unfamiliar school the bus trip home ... Track. FRONT ROW: Ken McGiveron, Lou Reboy, Bruce Ryan, Kevin Darbee, Larry Lasky, Marty Zdrojewski, Gregg Rickettson, Dennis Blackman, Neil Schaefer, Jim Pietrzak. SECOND ROW: Ron Gala, Pete McKay, Jim McCune, George Huff, Joe Szczukowski, Paul Mahoney. Bruce Chaffee, Bill Voss. Dean Griffiths, Steve Moorman, Vince Herman. BACK ROW: Jim Hunt, Mart Raidmae, Donald Worral, Richard Szymanski, Pete Tschofen, Rick Hoth, Bruce Dittman, Mike Yuzwak, Paul Coblentz. 1968 TRACK RECORD Iroquois Opponent 73 Alden 62 85 at East Aurora 51 2nd Hamburg 67 Clarence 69 91 Sweet Home 45 6th Alden Invit'l 91 at Lake Shore 45 61 Cleveland Hill 75 79 at Springville 57 2nd ECIC 70 Orchard Park 66 3rd Sectionals Won 6 Lost 2 •r' Jim Hunt was our best high jumper 66 Track ICS trackmen boast three sectional champs The AA Sectionals produced three Iroquois athletes earning the distinctive title of sectional champ: Bill Lazarus, Joe Szczukowski, and Dan Bielman, in the mile, 880, and high jump, respectively. These winning perfor- mances climaxed Mr. Wainman's successful coaching debut. He was assisted by Coaches Sweet and Yale. Lazarus, running a 4:26.8 mile, and Szczukowski, a 1:59.4 880, qualified for the New York State inter- sectional track meet on Long Island. The Chiefs' only two defeats, both by narrow margins, came at the hands of Cleveland Hill and Clarence. Iroquois, however, pulled off the upset of the year by edging co-champion Orchard Park, 70—66, with the final 880 relay victory. Four Iroquois champions were honored in this meet: Lazarus, Szczukowski, Beilman, and 100—yard sprinter Jerry Kresconko. During the season, records were frequently broken. The record breakers included the three captains (miler Lazarus, half-miler Szczukowski, and hurdler Mike Mc- Cune); Kresconko in the 100-yard dash; Ken McGiveron in the pole vault; and the 880 relay team of Jerry Springer, George Huff, Kresconko, and Larry Lewis. Bill Voss practices shot put. Track. FRONT ROW: Fred Marcheson, Jerry McCarthy, Gary Jones, George Miller, Larry Lewis, Jerry Springer, Richard Kriegbaum. SECOND ROW: Terry Gillogly, Dave Feneziani, Mike Sack, Carl Palmer, Pete Raquet, Robert Martin, Roy Theal, Dave Krayenvenger, Robert Valentine, Brian Moore. BACK ROW: Dave Baun, Greg Kalbach, Michael McCune, Pete Moffitt, Darryl Holz- schuh, Bruce Carlson, Bill Lazarus, Jerry Kresconko, John Sonnelitter, Dennis Smith. 67 1968 VARSITY BASEBALL Iroquois Opponent 5 Springville 12 9 Cheektowaga 4 4 at East Aurora 2 4 Sloan 6 2 at Cleveland Hill 5 4 at Springville 2 10 at Cheektowaga 1 3 East Aurora 5 0 at Sloan 7 0 Cleveland Hill 8 Won 4 Lost 6 Coach Stohrer advises Max Meindl. Varsity Baseball. FRONT ROW: Joe Green, Mike Fuchs, Rick Yacobush. SECOND ROW: Louis Szczukowski, Charles Schneckenberger, Jim Holm- wood, Greg Zilker, Max J. Meindl, Rolf Simonsen, Cliff Merkle. BACK ROW: John Thrasher. Rick Moffett, Mike Maze, Roger Cryan, Jim Vesper, Dave O'Brien, Fred Boeheim, Dave Paddock, Ed- win Stohrer, coach. JV Baseball 68 Varsity Baseball Greg Zilker takes aim. Suspenseful Sloan game tops baseball season The Chiefs were beating Sloan (Division III champs) by a score of 4-2. Jim Holmwood was pitching in the 7th inning and a runner was on first, the result of a walk. The next batter hit the ball well, but then third baseman Dave Paddock turned it into a well-executed double play, with Charley Schneckenberger tagging second and making a re- lay. Then, after a single, the next batter lined a home run, tying the game. Jim, feeling the added pressure, walked the next two men. At that point Cliff Merkle came on to relieve him. A double which scored two runs was the final blow to finish off the Chiefs, 6-4. The poor season was highlighted by the victory over Springville (second place) in one of the Chiefs meetings by a score of 4-2. John Thrasher and Cliff Merkle led the team in hitting with .316 and .290 batting respectively. Fred Boeheim was selected most valuable player by his teammates. Hitting Sparks JV's Meanwhile the JV team compiled a 5-5 record divisionally and a 2-0 record interdivisionally. Their powerful hitting enabled the team to out-score their opponents 99—56 for the season. Team captain Joe Bolis set a JV record with a batting average of almost .600. Junior Varsity Baseball. FRONT ROW: George Amann, Dan Bauder, Bob Heim, Wayne Troutman, Jim Cyrek, Charles Cook, Dale Jandzinski, Richard Karnath. BACK ROW: Gary Bartoo, coach; Gerry Krupski, Joe Bolis, Joe Meindl, Paul Gukich, Fritz Drasgow, Bruce Drueschler, Guy Gessner, Carl Kolin, Jack Argauer. 69 Cross Country. FRONT ROW: S. Karnath, M. Sernoffsky, P. Coblentz. C. Palmer, C. Witkop, J. Sonnelitter, B. Ryan. P. McKay, B. Martin, B. Wantuck S. Moorman. G. Miller, D. Baun, R. Cymerman, J. McCune. SECOND ROW: W. Ryan, J. Springer. D. Miller. F. Schrenk, G. Bolis, S. Meyer, R. Hoffman, C. Kolin, D. Ed- wards, C. Sanborn, J. McCarthy. K. Schmaltz, H. Szymula, J. Kabel. THIRD ROW: D. Price, J. Ernst, T. Brown, M. Buffum, S. Lewtzinger, G. Jones, P. Craig, R. Van De Bogart, M. Zdrojewski, D. Marzolf, J. Gallagher, J. Meyer, W. Adams. BACK ROW: G. Davidson. E. Griffiths, J. Springer, R. Hoth, S. Barclay, R. Almeter, C. Clark, B. Caughel, J. Thessen, C. Schuetz. 70 Cross Country C-C are champs again, but streak is broken Despite the fact that their 41 -meet winning streak was halted, the 1968 Cross Country team completed a success- ful winning season. The Iroquois harriers won their fourth straight divi- sional championship, sharing the title with Clarence. They also finished among the top ten teams in western New York at the Buffalo State Invitationals. Ed Griffiths won a shield at the Section VI meet and placed thirteenth in the state finals at Long Island, leading Section VI to their first state title. Griffiths, Bruce Ryan, Pete Tschofen, Mike Sernoffsky, and Charles Witkop consistently scored in the top five all year. Coach Sweet is looking forward to next year. This was a successful season even though we didn't win the sectionals, he said. There is a great deal of talent coming up next year. Ryan struggles against leg cramps in this run. 1968 CROSS COUNTRY Iroquois Opponent 15 at Wmsville North 50 21 Wmsville South 38 20 Cleveland Hill 41 19 East Aurora 42 36 at Grand Island 19 23 at Sweet Home 38 15 at Lake Shore 48 27 Clarence 28 Won 7 Lost 1 Lowest score wins 71 ICS runners Miller (far left). Tschofen, Sonnelitter move out of the woods. Sue Snyder, captain Young and McCarthy plead for more support from the crowd. Varsity Cheerleaders. STANDING: Ginger Dolber, Barb Gleed. SITTING: Joyce Ciski, Sue Snyder, Nancy Rankin, Peggy McCarthy. KNEELING: Dianne Camp- bell, Debbie Young. ABSENT: Sue MacDonald. 72 Varsity Cheerleaders Juniors are dominant on varsity cheerleaders Cheerleaders' varsity squad was composed mainly of juniors. The only senior. Sue Snyder, was elected captain. Her guidance developed the dedication in the new mem- bers needed to produce a well-coordinated squad. They found their skits again one of the main attrac- tions at the pep assemblies. Highlighting the skits were Dianne Campbell, portraying an East Aurora boy, and Max Meindl (from the Locker Room Six), as an Iroquois girl. They also sponsored the annual cheerleaders' dance. The band featured at the dance was called The Cultured Pearl. Near the close of the evening, the kings of the fall sports were announced. Ed Griffiths was crowned for cross-country, Dave Paddock for golf and Don Van Lew for football. A number of Iroquois alumni also attended. Although no new cheers were introduced, many of the old cheers were revamped under the guidance of Miss Millar, adviser to the group. Dianne Campbell, junior squad member 73 McCarthy and Dolber do a sideline cheer. Varsity Football. FRONT ROW: Art Abrams. Bob Knapp, Jerry Kresconko, Jim Holmwood, Larry Lewis, Dennis Smith, Dan Beilman, Henry Buell, Jim Matthew- son. Max Meindl, Gregg Rickettson, Matt Serwacki. Dan Shanahan, Roger Cryan. SECOND ROW: Glen Fiske, Ken Barber, Jim Dembik, Dave Hauber, Mike Maze, Les Kern merer, Jim Abt, Dick Kriegbaum, George Mueller, George Football dream shattered in last 19 seconds After winning the first four games, the only close one being the 25-20 victory over Sweet Home, the Chiefs faced Clarence, also sporting 4-0 record, at Latimer Field. With 23 seconds remaining on the clock and the Chiefs holding a 20-19 edge, it looked as though Iroquois was headed for the first undefeated football season in our school's history. But as quickly as it had arisen, the dream was shattered by a 43-yard Clarence touchdown pass. Feeling a let-down, the team dropped close ones to Lake Shore and East Aurora, then trounced Williamsville to close the season. The '68 Chiefs had five players who made the All-Star team. Jim Matthewson was unanimously chosen as the best back in the league and Don Van Lew was chosen as first-team left end. Henry Buell was a unanimous choice on both the offensive and defensive teams, being the only player in the league so honored. Gregg Rickettson and Dan Beilman were voted first-team Division II defensive honors. Huff, Joe Bolis, Bruce Carlson. BACK ROW: Rod Perkins, Dan Bauder, Jim Murphy, Charley Cook, Steve Sack, Mark Goellner, Pat Martin, Richard Bowers, Bob Marshall, Darryl Holzschuh, Karl Kolin, Dave Halliday, Guy Gessner, Bart Stack, Drew Kenney. NOT SHOWN: Don VanLew. 74 Varsity Football Jim Matthewson skirts end. 1968 VARSITY FOOTBALL 75 Jim Holmwood sets up to pass against Alden, with Beilman (44) providing protection. JV’s snap back after Williamsville loss The JV's finished the season with a sparkling 7-1 record, losing only to Williamsville South, 7-6. They came back to win the last five games, crushing undefeated Clar- ence 14-7, and Sweet Home 14-13. Leading scorers were co-captains Bruce Dittmann and Scott Gillogly, and Harvey Johnson. Leading ground gainer was Johnson, with 509 yards for the season. Young, Lazarus Lead Cheerleaders Under the coaching of Miss Millar, the JV Cheerleaders had one of their most active years. Cheering at cross- country, swimming, wrestling meets, football and basket- ball games kept the cheerleading squad busy. Jill Young served as captain during the fall season and Rita Lazarus served during the winter season. Helen Sulli- van, Debbie Mohn, Mary Lasky, Wendy Hopkins, Jan Renaud, Sarah Dillinger, and Karen Fierle completed the Squad. Jednat gets tackled. Debbie Mohn cheers. JV Football 76 JV Cheerleaders JV Football. FRONT ROW: Bill Bates, Richard Cotter, Louis Zona, David Leatherbarrow, Geoffrey Bondi, Wayne Troutman, Rick Reed. SECOND ROW: Dan Dryden, Bob Meyers, Paul Tsujimoto, Mark Jaekle, Rick Knab, Dave Kibler, Mike Marks, Bob Heim, Steve George. BACK ROW: Joel Puleo, Dan Brown, Mike Smith, Mark Jednat, Jac Argauer, Bruce Drueschler, Scott Gillogly, co-captain; Mark Rickettson, Bill Mof- fett, Don Dustin, Bruce Dittmann, co-captain; Barry Dickson, Mike Robbins, Rich Karnath, Harvey Johnson. Wendy Hopkins doing a cheer at the Williamsville North game. 77 Golfers drop seven, slip to fourth place The 1968 golf team, under the coaching of Mr. Water- man, placed fourth of five in Division III this year. The team, now in its second year, finished the season with a 2-7-1 record. Mike Wantuck led the team and Captain Dave Paddock was top scorer with 13% points and had best round of 55. Other top scorers were Fritz Drasgow, Rolf Simonson, and Tom Wantuck. The team's win was scored against Cleveland Hill. East Aurora was in one of the most important matches of the season. Close matches were held against Lake Shore and St. Mary's. Rifle Resumes After Year The rifle team, seeing action again after a year of in- activity, finished its season with 6 wins and 5 losses. The team consisted of 4 seniors and 6 juniors. Coach Cronk said he felt the team did very well for its first year. Iroquois went to the sectionals but did not place anyone in state competition. Despite this, the boys did manage to produce some good averages. Mike Polizzi and Jim Mc- Cune tied for first with 262 apiece. Dick Weiss came close with 256. Captain Gary Foersch and Co-captain Dave Lux registered 248 and 237 respectively. A majority of the team will be returning next year for what promises to be a very successful year. Golf. FRONT ROW: Tom Wantuck, Tom Carey, Jim Pietrzak. SECOND ROW Eric Selle, Dean Koehler. Roy Hall, Dave Roof. Bruce Martin. THIRD ROW Bill Thornton, Mr. Waterman, coach; Rolf Simonson, Dave Paddock, captain Golf Fritz Dras9ovv' Mike Wantuck. 78 Rifle A sport for every boy Rifle. FRONT ROW: Jim McCune, Dean Kauffman. Chip Johnson, Mike Polizzi, Mike Sack, Dick Weiss. SECOND ROW: Bart Stack, Ralph Apgar. Gary Foersch, co-captain. Bill Griffiths; Dave Lux, co-captain, John Gingerich. Dick Weiss sights in with one of the new Savage .22's 79 Wrestlers finish as division II champs Astring. FRONT ROW: Pete Hudson, Jeff Hause, Ken Rich, Mike Sernoffsky, Pat McMahon, George Geil, captain. SECOND ROW: Tom Perrin, Jerry Springer, Jim Dembik, Dennis Smith, Henry Buell, Joel Puleo. BACK ROW: Russ Cryan, captain; William Ryan. Larry Spink, Glenn Fiske, Dean Koehler, Rick Stevens, Craig Chaffee, Rich Knabb. Heavyweight Joel Puleo in action. Iroquois wrestlers claimed the Division II championship after suffering the pain of three defeats in dual meets. In the Section VI AA Sectionals, Iroquois tied for second place. Joel Puleo, the heavyweight, Dennis Smith, at 168 lbs., and Mike Sernoffsky, the 115 lb. wrestler, all placed second in the finals. Jerry Springer, Tom Perrin, Jim Dembik, and Dennis Smith won first place in the Portville Tournament. At the East Ridge Tournament, Mike Sernoffsky took first place in his weight class. Mike also received the trophy for most pins and outstanding wrestler. Outstanding individuals for the season in dual meets were Joel Puleo, Henry Buell, Jim Dembik ( Baguba of the Year ), Jerry Springer, Dennis Smith, Russ Cryan, and Mike Sernoffsky. Dennis Smith struggles to hold his opponent. 80 Wrestling B-string. FRONT ROW: Carson Haury. Rick Herr, Tony Russo. Bill Kapatos, Tom Ulrich. Steve George. SECOND ROW: Doug Clark, Paul Fiske, Mark Jaekle. Dave Hauber, Steve Sack. Ken Barber. BACK ROW: Vince Roth. Mark Lochte. Chris Hannah. Gerald Penfold, Paul Dembik, Jim Gotro. George Fiske. Louis Zona, Al Van DeBogart, Charles Welton, Pete Rademacher, Rick Karnath, Mark Shanahan. Mark Smith. 1969 WRESTLING RECORD Iroquois Opponent 36 Wmsville North 6 47 Wmsville South 7 43 at Orchard Park 5 28 at Lake Shore 18 39 Lancaster 2 37 at Clarence 9 30 at West Seneca 14 30 at Sweet Home 14 19 at Maryvale 27 19 at Amherst 27 21 Attica 22 28 Hamburg 11 27 Won 10 Frontier 21 Lost 3 81 1969 VARSITY BASKETBALL Iroquois Opponent 60 at Lake Shore 72 45 at Wmsville South 68 47 at Arcade 86 50 at Springville 69 62 Grand Island 73 39 at Wmsville North 57 64 East Aurora 76 69 Cleveland Hill 70 49 at Clarence 66 79 Lake Shore 55 62 Wmsville South 65 49 Arcade 95 50 Springville 97 54 At Grand Island 77 58 Wmsville North 78 50 at East Aurora 85 57 at Cleveland Hill 67 55 Clarence 72 Won 1 Lost 17 Dale Little, the team's best rebounder, shoots as Mart Raidmae stands by. Jack Argauer, one of the few sophomores to make the varsity team, prepares to shoot. 82 Varsity Basketball Basketball. FRONT ROW: Carl Kolin, Jerry Kresconko, co- Da,e Little, Mike Yuzwak, Jack Argauer, William Rider, captain; Les Kemmerer. Dickie Butterfield, Mart Raidmae. coach. BACK ROW: Dave Paddock, co-captain; Bruce Dittmann, Chiefs meet discouraging year Placing last in Division II competition, the varsity basketball team posted a dismal 1 15 league, and 1-17 non-league record. The team did not have any returning lettermen from last year's squad. The starting five for most of the season consisted of three sophomores, a junior, and a senior. The team as a whole was young and lacked necessary exper- ience. Cagers played good defense, but lacked the offensive punch to win ball games. Their only victim of the season was Lake Shore, but they lost in the final seconds against Cleveland Hill and Williamsville, and played a good game against East Aurora. The Chiefs were led by the scoring of Paddock, Argauer, and Dittmann. Little, Dittmann, Smith, and Argauer did the rebounding for the team, while Paddock and Raidmae led in assists and were the ball handlers. Dave Paddock broke the school record for consecutive free throws with 15. He also was the only player on the team who finished in double figures with a 10.7 pts. per game. Dave Paddock, one of the best shooters, controls the ball. 83 Paul Tsujimoto (12) has a shot blocked. JV’s finish second, average 64 points JV basketball team finished second in league play. The JV's averaged 64 points per game while their opponents only averaged 46 points. The final season record was 14 wins and 4 losses. Scoring and assists were led by Scott Gillogly, Barry Dickson, Fritz Kessler, and Bill Moffett. Pat Martin broke the school record with a total of 306 rebounds. Also, the defense merited praise. The balanced scoring showed a united team effort, Coach Knowles pointed out. The JV's were capable of defeating any team in the league if they put their minds to it and played the defense they were capable of playing, he said. If they continue to progress and do not become satisfied to be just JV winners, their future looks bright. JV Basketball 84 Bowling JV Basketball. FRONT ROW: Wayne Troutman, Paul Tsujimoto, Fritz Kessler, Fred Baumgartner, Charles Ljungberg. BACK ROW: James Knowles, coach; Mark Rickettson, Bill Moffett, Pat Martin, captain; Barry Dickson, Scott Gill- ogly. Fred Baumgartner (jumping, right) is out-jumped by a Williamsville player Bill Thornton on the way to a strike. Williamsville win brightens grim bowling season This year's bowling team, coached by John Crawford, endured a tough season, with a record of 1-17. Their sole victory came over Williamsville South. The varsity team, captained by Gregg Rickettson, consisted of Jeff Galla- gher, Lou Szczukowski, John Prell, Bill Thornton, and Paul Gukich. The top five usually came from these boys. The junior varsity provided good backup, often coming up to replace a varsity bowler. Team members were John Reuther, Roger Gee, Charles Cook, Dale Jandzinski, Peter Clark, and Joe Knarr. Next year's team shows greater promise with at least four lettermen returning. Bowling. FRONT ROW: Joe Knarr, Bill Thornton. Pete Clark, Gregg Rickettson, co- captain. Al Jakubowski. co-captain. SECOND ROW: Louie Szczukowski, Paul Gukich, Dana Kipfer, Roger Gee, John Reuther. BACK ROW: Jeff Gallagher. John Prell. Charlie Cook, Powel Crosley, Dale Jandzinski, Jim Cyrek. 85 1969 SWIMMING RECORD Iroquois Opponent 24 East Aurora 71 25 at Wmsville South 69 52 Depew 43 75 Lackawanna 20 65 at Wmsville North 30 34 Sweet Home 61 44 at Akron 51 24 at Clarence 71 25 at East Aurora 70 24 Wmsville South 66 69 at Lackawanna 24 58 Wmsville North 37 30 at Sweet Home 65 50 Akron 45 53 Clarence 42 55 at Depew 40 Won 8 Lost 8 Swimmers. FRONT ROW: Don Worral, Steve Lietsinger, Carl Kolin, Chris Sanborn, Steve Karnath, Don Kipfer, Kevin Worral, Dave Jennings, Collyon Koehler, Mike Gilbert. Harvey Mann. SECOND ROW: Doug Marzoff, Doug Worral. Kurt Vogel, Eric Selle, John Mair, Roy Hall, Don Hoth. Larry Hall. Jim Gallagher. BACK ROW: Mike Zaranski. Al Drushler, Dan Beilman, Dave Worral, Charlie Nelson, co-captain; Rob Martin, co-captain; Chris Gregoire, Vince Reisch, Darryl Holzschuh, Gerry Zorsch, Dave Norton. Bruce Martin, manager; Lance Crawford, coach; Joel Grundy, coach. Swimmers defeat major opponents The swimming team had a splashingly successful season with high improvement in team spirit and effort. Iro- quois's paramount victories were the latter meets against Clarence, Akron, and Depew. This resulted in an 8-8 season record. Dave Norton, a junior, broke the school record in the 400-yard freestyle with a time of 4:41.6. He took fifth place in the E.C.I.C. meet held at Cheektowaga. Swimmers who qualified for the sectionals were Rob Martin, Mike Zaranski, Chuck Nelson, Gary Hubbs, Dave Smith, Dave Worral, Dave Norton, Chris Gregoire, and Vince Reisch. Coach Lance Crawford, new this year, was aided by returning coaches Joel Grundy and Barbara Millar. The co-captains were Rob Martin and Chuck Nelson. The team has decided upon a name and a mascot. They are the Iroquois Choppers and their mascot is a chopping block with a feathered tomahawk in it. The blocks can, in successive years, be reconstructed into the log of which they originally were a part. The feathered tomahawk will remain with the team. 86 Swimming Vince Reisch, Al Drushler, and Roy Hall off the block. Bob Tharnish during a practice period. Gary Hubbs perfects his dive. Divers. FRONT ROW: Dave Smith, Gary Hubbs, BACK ROW: Barbara Millar, coach: D� e Leonard, David Roof. 87 Gail Webster in the high jump. Weather chills efforts of girls’ field hockey Fourteen girls, who practiced once a week, made up the ECIC girls' field hockey team. Each week the girls worked on their passing, dribbling and driving the ball into the goal. But after all the hard practice, the dual games had to be cancelled because of poor weather. The team, managed and captained by Diane Willis, did get to play in competition though. Placing first in the Divisionals at West Seneca, the Iroquois team gained the right to compete in the interdivisionals at Eden. Playing in cold, snowy weather, the girls captured third place. ECIC Track Meet Conflicts With Prom Again the girls' ECIC track meet and the prom con- flicted. Unfortunately, the prom took three of the team's outstanding girls. For such a small team that represented Iroquois, they placed better than expected. However, the team spirit was lifted when the senior high defeated the junior high in the second annual meet. Girls' Track 88 Field Hockey Diane Willis in practice. Anne Marie Ryan completes a swing. Debbie Young keeps the ball in play. Miss Millar advises the team for the next play. Cheryl Hartfield during the Eden game. 89 Polka dots forever!” means swim spirit The 1969 Iroquois girls' swimming team consisted of twenty hard-working senior high girls. Spurred on by the enthusiastic cheers and solid coaching advice of Miss Sand- burg in swimming, and of Miss Millar in diving, the team exhibited real school spirit and the will to compete. This year's captain, Marcia Miller, was assisted by co-captain Rita Sonnelitter. Dedication and enthusiasm were the key words for the success of the 1969 team. One could often hear theories of Go Flex! and Polka Dots Forever! resounding from the pool of ICS. The team got off to a late start, and each member was required to swim at least six hours a week. A practice consisted of lengths of stamina-building sprints, while many of the girls also worked toward a fifty-mile goal. The outstanding miler was a junior, Diane Willis. Work on perfection of stroke and on starts and turns was all important, as the many new-comers of the team soon came to realize. The diving team was outstanding, and consisted of Sue Westinghouse, Diane Willis, and Wendy Hopkins. The high-school level meets were all held at Iroquois, and ICS hosted the E.C.I.C. Divisionals and Inter- divisionals. Dawn Holzschuh perfects her backstroke. 90 Girls' Swimming Breaststroke is one of Wendy Hopkins competitive strokes. Wendy Hopkins takes a break after practice. Linda Edwards cheers her teammates to victory. Rita Lazarus strengthens her kick with a flutterboard. 91 wm Ap aches unbeaten until Division I competition The 1968-1969 girls' basketball season proved to be quite successful. Under the coaching and guidance of Miss Millar, the squads wound up with a good record. The varsity squad, Apaches, captained by Linda Gar Weise, held a 3-1 record. The JV squad, Banshees, led by Willi Willis, ended the season with a 2-2 record. Some Banshees were then moved up to the Apaches' team to play in the divisional held at Iroquois. Playing against three other Division IV teams, the Apaches were undefeated and therefore gained the right to travel to the inter-divisionals held at Williamsville North. Representing Division IV, Iroquois played well, defeating Divisions II and III, but losing a hard-fought battle to Williamsville North of Division I. An inter-squad game consisting of newly-drafted teams was played at the end of the season. 92 Girls' Basketball Barb Bippert (left) jumps against Hamburg. Nancy Szczukowski shoots for a basket. underclassmen once upon a year gone by we dreamed of success and happiness ... once upon a time our eyes were large ... our hopes were shiny ... and then we met with failure: but if we always fail never knowing triumph we turn bitter... so we must touch success ... Joel Puleo, president, and Debbie Mohn, vice-president, led the sophomore class. Bruce Dittmann, treasurer, and Tom Carey, secretary, were also elected to represent sophomores. 96 Sophomores Sophomores. FRONT ROW: Joanne Blackman, Cathy Bodkin, Martha Beaver, Larry Becker, Billy Boire, Vicky Anticola. SECOND ROW: Sandra Block, Doreen Ball, Janet Bernhardt, Jane Balachowski. Wendy Benson. Jac Argauer. Cindy Bartelt. BACK ROW: Fred Baum gartner, Pat Atkinson, Dianne Bialecki, Barb Bippert, Caron Arscott, Cheryl Bilski, Dale Agthe, Nancy Basch- man. Sophomores. FRONT ROW: Norman Kloc, Ann Jeso- nowski, Alice Kloc, Cindy Johnson, Sheila King, Neal Kaufman, Dave Jennings. SECOND ROW: Don Kipfer, Bonnie Kennedy, Paul Kaiser. BACK ROW: Bill Kessler, Carl John, Rick Karnath, Dave Kibler, Dale Jandzinski, William Julius, Joanne Herold, Jean Klahn. Two sophomores, Mary Lasky and Fred Baumgartner, meet outside the cafeteria. 97 Sophomores. FRONT ROW: Jessie Schrader, Diane Rybczynski, Debbie Rumley, Kathy Rogers, Mary Ryan, Carol Schneckenberger. BACK ROW: Steve Sack, Bruce Schierer, Linda Schneckenberger, Chris Schuetz, Barb Schlegel, Melvin Schwartzmeyer. Sophomores. FRONT ROW: Sue Case, Cindy Calmes, Cindy Clark, Judy Caughel, Calvin Canfield, Bill Czech. SECOND ROW: Gary Boldt. Linda Boldt, Kathy Byrnes, Philip Burckhalter, Charles Clark, Doug Clark, Tom Carey. BACK ROW: Greg Bondi, Alvin Buffum, Kerrie Campbell, Connie Campbell, Maurice Buffum, Geoff Bondi, Richard Buresch. Robert Morgan, center, and other sophomores in a World History class. 98 Sophomores Sophomores. FRONT ROW: Debbie Kwiatkowski, Susan Kloc, Mary Lasky, Barb Luckenbaugh, Pam Long, Don Krieger. SECOND ROW: Charles Ljungberg, Alfred Kozak. Rita Lazarus, Peggy Kwapich. BACK ROW: Lynn Lewis, Kathy Kolin, Jane Kreigbaum, Cathy Ka benski, Rich Knab, Dan Lloyd. Sophomores. FRONT ROW: Kip Farlow, Michele Con- ley, Donna Coon, Sonya Emden, Nadine Coleman, Karen Fierle, Peter Clark. SECOND ROW: Dick Cotter, Donald Dustin, Bruce Drueschler, Barry Dickson, Harry Daniels, Bruce Dittman, Daniel Dryden, Doug Coon. BACK ROW: Barb Ferguson, Nancy Dickey, Paul Dembik, Paul Crosley. Sophomores. FRONT ROW: Linda Moessinger. Jan Millard, Sharon Moltrup, Susan Martin, Debbie Mohn. SECOND ROW: Joe Malav. Doug MacCallum, Pat Mauerman, Julie McElroy, Bill Moffett, Bob Meyers, Mike Marks. BACK ROW: Kathy Morath, Rita Mc- Burney, Bob Morgan, Nancy Miller, Karen Masterson. Kathy McBurney, Linda Mangan, Pat McMahon, Joe Meindl. Sophomores. FRONT ROW: John Scurlock. Melodye BACK ROW: Mike Smith. Dennis Snyder, Sue Shana Specht, Mara Lynn Stoll. Pat Smith. Ronald Sierocinski. han. Kathy Stack. Mike Shevlin, Robert Snyder. 101 JV offensive linemen (left) move at the snap of the ball. Sophomores. FRONT ROW: Roberta Flora. Karen Garcia. Marlene Gaiser. SECOND ROW: Diane Rogacki. George Fiske, Kathy Garby. Michelle Garman, Beverly Goris, Al Gilbert. John Garby, Mike Glowka. BACK ROW: Peggy Glowka, Kim Fullington, Barb Fraas, Jinny Fuchs. Debbie Filipski, Scott Gillogly. Sophomores. FRONT ROW: Jane Pastuszynski, Wendy Preston, Teckla Persons, Becky Nevergold. SECOND ROW: Rick Reed, Glen Reinhardt, Mark Rickettson, Marcie Reisch, Ed Richter. BACK ROW: Bill Neu, Dave Pierce, Skip Reitmeier, Don Olsen, Jan Renaud, Joel Puleo. Sophomores rehearse for the Christmas concert. 102 Sophomores Sophomores. FRONT ROW: Wayne Troutman, David Thornton, Barb Tharnish, Helen Sullivan, Tim Stein- hilber, Tom Ulrich, Brad Tomaszewski. BACK ROW: Jeremy Stone, Ron Trzepacz, Dennis Theal, Dennis Swing, Marilyn Turnquist, Deb Tyler, Paul Tsujimoto, Don Trzepacz. Sophomores. FRONT ROW: Sue Hoover. Nancy Hint, Dawn Holzschuh, Debbie Holmwood, Kathy Hoertz, Beverly Hochadel, Virginia Griffiths, Peter Hudson. SECOND ROW: Richard Herr, Bob Heim, Don Hoth, Mark Jaekle, Mike Hickey, Mary Haas. Wendy Hopkins. BACK ROW: Teresa Holmes, Edithanne Haskin, Darlene Hajduk. Sophomores. FRONT ROW: Lorelei Yale, LuAnne Wischman, Julie Zdrojewski, Sue Wilson, Ginny Walter. SECOND ROW: Pat Sturm, Frank Wieszczecinski, Kathi Van Iderstine, Darlene Wright, Debra Wilkolaski, Cheryl Warner, Louis Zona. BACK ROW: Alan Van De Bogart. Jill Young, Sharon Warnock, Marion Wagner, Chuck Weber, Janice Webster, Gail Yaw, Mike Zaranski, Bruce Van Iderstine. At the gym door, two underclassmen, Doug Clark and Russell Rowley, check to see what exercises the girls are doing. 104 Sophomores Rick Goldbach, vice president, and Paul Gukich, presi- dent. were elected by the junior class. Nancy Rankin, secretary, and Ginger Dolber, treasurer, also represent the junior class. Juniors. FRONT ROW: Wayne Beitman, Sue Abt. SECOND ROW: Cindy Barber, Peggy Barnard. Dan Bauder, George Amann, Cindy Baun, Janet Beyers. BACK ROW: Gary Almeter, Kathy Barrow, Virginia Anderson, Dan Baschmann, Lorraine Bielecki, Peggy Benzin, Mark Benson. Juniors. FRONT ROW: Dave Hauber, Roy Hall, Marjory Handy, Pal Heilman, Cherie Haury. SECOND ROW: Brenda Hochadel, Kathy Hall, Mary Hanny, Lisa Hodges, Cheryl Hartfield, Gail Holzschuh, Regis Holz- born. BACK ROW: David Halliday, Darryl Holzcshuh, Franklin Henel, Cliff Hageman, Alan Hiebert, Jeff Hause. Juniors. FRONT ROW: Dawn Richard, Elizabeth Pring, Nancy Rickettson, Barbara Roloff. SECOND ROW: John Reuther, Victor Reboy, Mart Raidmae, Nancy Rankin, Laura Rankin, Mike Ritter, Jim Reid. John Prell. BACK ROW: Jim Rapp, Bart Stack. Mike Pitch- ure, Mike Polizzi, Marsha Reinhard. Underclassmen band members at the Iroquois-East Aurora game. 107 Juniors. FRONT ROW: Wendy Bronson, Dianne Campbell, Mary Shaun Blazak. SECOND ROW Joyce Ciski, Kathy Bosch, Margo Block, Joan Blinston, Sally Briggs, Paul Coblentz. BACK ROW Bruce Carlson, Gary Burckhalter, Ralph Butterfield, Doug Clark, Bruce Caughel. Juniors. FRONT ROW Wendy Hurd, Diane Kelly, Donna James, Yvonne Huber, Donna Jordan, Dana Kipfer. SECOND ROW: John Jakubowski, Jim Huebsch, Christine Hopkins, Pat Hudson. BACK ROW Joe Knarr, Gary Hubbs, Mike Komorek, Carl Kolin, Drew Kenney, Dean Koehler, George Huff, Chris Kalbach, Karen Kolb, Marie Inneo. Janet Skinner and Tina Springston in Chemistry lab 108 Juniors Juniors. FRONT ROW: Russell Rowley, Janet Skinner, Pat Schweikart, Sue Schrenk, Debbie Rosier, Ann Marie Ryan. SECOND ROW: Donna Smith, Tina Springston, Aileen Reis, Mary Ann Schulenberg, Bruce Ryan, Dan Rupp, Jim Pietrzak. BACK ROW: Doug Ruestow, Harlan Spruce, Craig Simme, Debbie Schwab, Cheryl Schmitke, Sue Selle. 109 Juniors. FRONT ROW: Carol Cooper, Mercedes Du- gan, Regina Dunn, Judy Cooper, Linda Edwards, Sylvia Cornell. SECOND ROW: Bruce Curtis, Nancy Cole, Gin- ger Dolber, Esther Dickey, Barb Eaton, Judy Eisen- hauer, Fritz Drasgow. BACK ROW: Norene Davidson, Charlene Cotton, Jim Cyrek, Alfred Drushler, Charlie Cook, Craig Fargo. Juniors. FRONT ROW: DeeAnn Stucky, Bill Thorn- Cindy Sarata, Tom Vincent. BACK ROW: Roy Theal, ton, Dave Van Hooser. SECOND ROW: Kurt Vogel, Bob Tharnish, Roy Van De Bogart, Alan Sturm, Rick Cindy Striegel, Pauline Szwaczkowski, Ruth Wagner, Stevens. Juniors. FRONT ROW: Pauline Laubisch, Sue Mac- Donald, Pat Majchszak, Dave Lucie. SECOND ROW: John Mair, Mark Lochhaas. Norma Krieger. Diane Kraft, Pete Mangan, Paul Mahoney. BACK ROW: Kevin Macey, Kim Mann, Sheila Kowalczyk. Becky Luders, Mary Leydecker. Mike Kordrupel, Dave Lux, Bob Mar- shall, Dave Leonard. Underclassmen, and one senior, listen to a Council Committee report. Ill Juniors. FRONT ROW: Nadine Fraser, Henrietta Fili- powicz, Charlene Foley, Jody Geil, Ester Foss, Carol George. SECOND ROW: David Gerhardt, Dean Grif- fiths, Barbara Gteed, Donna Guard, Dianne French, Jackie Fischer, Richard Goldbach. BACK ROW: Mark Goellner, Jeff Gallagher, Glen Fiske, Paul Gukich, Sue Frost. Dave Feneziani, Guy Gessner. Juniors. FRONT ROW: Claudia McCubbin, Michelle Mucci, Linda Moorman, Diane McCubbin, Margaret McCarthy, Denise Peavoy. SECOND ROW: Jim Murphy, Jeff Meyer, Dave Norton, John Morgan, Jim McCone, Doug Marzolf. BACK ROW: Ray Nadrowski, Jerry McCarthy, John Olosky, Rod Perkins, Carrie Merkle, Sharon McGreevy. Diane Kelly and Diane Willis cheer at the Homecoming game 112 Juniors Juniors. FRONT ROW: Rosemarie Zieziula, Mary Zaenglein, Mary Wadsworth. Debra Young. SECOND ROW: Tom Wantuck, Mike Yuzwak, Rita Wilson, Rozanne Zilker, Diane Willis, Sandra Wylupski, Ken Whittington. BACK ROW: Sue Wolff, Kathy Wojna, Sharon Wozniak, Doug Worral. Dave White, Dick Weiss. seniors thinking of leaving can be saddening ... it is not that we would have it any differently but that we finally realize a part of our life is over... we are leaving the place where we bore much pain and laughter... where we became the persons we are today and we know no amount of wishing can change the past... 115 Outstanding boy is Key Clubber, Tschofen Peter Tschofen was selected as outstanding senior boy because of his numerous contributions and achievements. While president of the Key Club, a service organization, Peter was on the cross country team and was tri-captain of the track team. Peter's excellence in running earned him varsity letters in these fall and spring sports. As a result, he is a member of the Varsity Club. Peter is the AFS brother for Ivan D. Aquirre, exchange student from Colombia, and consequently participates in AFS activities. Pete plays Atlas at the Museum of Science. 116 Seniors Senior Class Officers. Henry Buell, treasurer; Jerry Kresconko, vice-president; Debbie Lippert, secretary; Gregg Rickettson, president. Debbie Thurston at a yearbook field trip. Seniors name editor, Deb Thurston, outstanding Senior Deb Thurston was deemed outstanding by her classmates because of her contributions to after-school activities and her striking personality. In January, Deb took on the responsibility of alter- nating Editor-in-Chief of the Warrior and headed the International Quill Scroll Society. She is also senior section editor of the yearbook. As a member of the Student Council for four years, Debbie helped express the ideas of her fellow students. Debbie is active in intramural sports. She has participated in volleyball, basketball and baseball. Debbie suits up for Ski Club. 117 118 Seniors Arthur Abrams James Abt Ivan Dario Aguirre Judith Anticola Gary L. Atkinson James A. Baker Barbara Sue Barclay Dave Baun Arthur Becker John Bialecki Ellen Bodkin Thomas Bonk Henry Buell Judy Busch Gary Bykowicz Kirk D. Braun Craig Bridges Sue Briggs Paulette Bykowicz Michael Byrnes Laurie Campbell 120 Seniors Howard Vogel registers for his senior portrait picture. 121 122 Seniors Judy Coveny Carin Craig Carole Crane Roger David Cryan Russ Cryan Diane Czechowski Kevin Darbee George Davidson BOCES auto mechanic Bill Krupski makes a carburetor adjustment. Alan Davis Donna M. Degen Mary Jane Duerr Pam Eckert Kari Engebretsen Deborah Ertel John Felski Donna L. Fierle 123 Jim Matthewson demonstrates yoga position. Bill Ryan marches in band practice. Joanne Beth Franklin Mugs Franklin Roger French Gordon Fisher Jr. Gary Foersch Donna Foss 124 Seniors James J. Garby James Gauthier Kathy Geier George Geil Marie-Luise George Catherine Gibson Kirk Gilbert Linda Gilbert Vicki Gilbert Alana Graham Marilyn Green Christopher Grego ire 125 Cheryl Hall ponders her decision: Humphrey, Nixon, or Wallace. 126 Seniors Ed Griffiths William Griffiths Sandy Guard Janet E. Haefner Thomas Hajduk John C. Hamms Jenny Handy Cheryl Hall Cindy Hatley Janet Heinemann Dave Herr Debbie Hess 127 Ellen Jantzi Veronica J. John Rita J. Kalinowski Dean Kauffman Jay Johnson Gary J. Jones Denise Marie Juliano Kathleen Kaiser Rolf Simonsen drives his ball up the fairway. Barbara Diane Kaufman Jack Keem Leslie Kemmerer Dave Kennedy Louis Kibler Cheryl Lynn Kindt Margaret Ann Knab Robert Knapp Dano Koehler Stanley Kranz Carol Elizabeth Kratt Gerald J. Kresconko 130 Seniors Richard Kriegbaum Bill Krupski Richard Kwiatkowski Darrell Ann LaBelle Denise Marie LaBelle Diane L. LaBelle Sue Briggs and Denise Juliano practice. Matt Serwacki participates in the Fire Prevention Assembly. 131 Duane LaBelle Linda Lamp Jane Lasky Betty Lazarus Suzanne Leatherbarrow Larry Lewis Pat Lexo Deborah Ann Lippert 132 Seniors Senior boys at the Fire Prevention Assembly. Gale Ann Lippmann Dale Little Kevin Little Denise Louise Lochte Robb Mair Constance J. Malach 133 Dan Maltbie Robert Martin James Matthewson Michael Maze Sharon E. McBurney Peter McKay Thomas MacNamera Maximilian J. Meindl III Sharon Meyer Peter Mi ley George Miller Marcia Suzanne Miller 134 Seniors 135 Beverly A. Mocny Susan Mohn Stephen Moorman Richard Morse Cathy Mucha G. Louis Mueller AFS'er Ivan Aguirre savors an American ice cream cone. Helen M. Murphy Ron Nawotka Charles F. Nelson Jr. Suzanne Neu Michael R. Oberther Therese O'Brien George Davidson performs at homecoming. Margaret Knab makes headway on a term paper. 136 Seniors Laverne Offhaus David L. Paddock Rick Paine Carl L. Palmer Marty Palys Joanne Panzarella Christine Pawlak Joseph Pearson Kim Pearson Linda J. Pfitzinger Marilyn Phillips Sharon Piasecki 137 138 Seniors Mary Nette Pierce Linda Prell t Kevin Preston Debbie Price Kathie Price Jacalyn Priest Beth Puleo Marilee H. Puls Mary Pierce, student life section editor, works on yearbook. Jack Putnam Dennis Ramsdell Neal R. Reinnagel In an academic setting, members of the class of '69 ponder a science problem. Keith Reynolds Billie Richter Gregg Rickettson William Rumley William Ryan John Sacco 140 Seniors Michael G. Sack Mimi Sauka Bonnie L. Schasel Linda Mae Schilling John Schonblom Warren Schrader Mary E. Schrenk Barbara Schultz Marylou Schwartzmeyer Matthew Serwacki Daniel Shanahan Paula Ann Shaver 141 142 Seniors Sharon Marie Shoemaker Diane Marie Siler Jeri Lynne Simme Rolf H. Simonsen Patricia Snashell Susan Snyder Clark W. Solly John Sonnelitter Stephen Sprague Deborah Stansbury Maureen E. Steinhilber Linda E. Stoddard JoAnn Stucky Louis Szczukowski 143 Richard Szymanski Michael Thorpe Debra A. Thurston Donna Tolsma Alan Tomlinson Peter W. Tschofen John Tsujimoto Linda Lee Turcotte Karen Anne Turnquist Nancy Tuttle Margaret Valentine Donald Van Lew 144 Seniors Joanne Panzarella-named Best Dressed by her classmates. Sandra Vara Howard Vogel Mike Wantuck Robert Wantuck Bonnie Leigh Webster Wendy Weeks Judy Carlson-homecoming queen 146 Seniors Linda S. Weise Sue Westinghouse Diane Francis Weyand Jean Willson Kenneth Wischman Jr. Shelly Witkop . Linda Sue Wojcik Donald Worral Linda Yale Marcia Yuzwak Ralph Zagst Martin Zdrojewski Sebastian Zona Gerald Zorsch 147 Harold Bitterman Daniel Haungs Leon Kuznik Tom Setzer Dennis Smith William Stevens Donald Suleski William Topor Mary Windahl 148 Seniors In Memoriam 149 William Leachy 1951-1968 Class history refutes dire predictions The senior year of the class of 1969 began with dire predictions from their predecessors of '68. These seniors, said a May, '68 Warrior article, would have no school spirit. Iroquois sports, extra-curricular ac- tivities, and academics would suffer, asserted the '68 class in their article, sarcastically entitled Lots of Luck, Iro- quois! But despite the forebodings, the brick walls of Iroquois continued to stand in June, '69, when the senior class graduated. In fact, members of the class insisted that the atmosphere had been enhanced. Therese O'Brien times her reading. 150 Class History Violist Sue Briggs prepares for All-State Concert. These, they said, were their accomplishments, which they labeled unique. In September, class officers were elected: Gregg Rick- ettson, president; Jerry Kresconko, vice-president; Deborah Lippert, secretary; and Henry Buell, treasurer. As an innovation this year. Matt Serwacki was nominated for Class Poll. The 252 seniors sponsored the annual magazine sale in the fall. Undaunted by the 1968 seniors' failure to meet their quota, the sale was successful under the direction of Mr. Hunt and Rickettson. Senior Judy Carlson reigned as queen over home- coming weekend, with senior attendants Betty Lazarus and Kari Engebretsen. Despite their efforts on the class float, it again received only third prize. New responsibilities were given to outstanding seniors with the innovation of the independent study program. Under the supervision of Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Steislinger, students pursued additional studies in the areas of their interests. A UB telescope and John Tsujimoto. 151 Biggest achievement came with prom The seniors proved themselves athletic: 70% of the senior boys earned varsity letters during their high school years. Over half of the senior girls participated in the sports programs, both intramural and in competition with other schools. Their achievements scholastically include: 22 seniors awarded Regents scholarships, with 6 alternates. Over 70% of the class plans to continue their education in some form of school, according to the guidance department. Due to the resignation of President Jim Abt, the stu- dent council was reorganized in November. Senior Mar- garet Franklin was chosen by the student council to fill the vacancy. r It's Academic members: McCarthy (junior), Tsujimoto, and Craig. Betty Crocker boy Dave Paddock, and Judy Anticola. Gregg Rickettson romps with the Locker Room Six . 152 Class History Les Kemmerer In Colorado, My Home number. Sue Mohn, representing the Iroquois chapter of the American Field Service, spent her senior year in Germany. She lived in Buende, with the Uffmann family. The impoverished seniors sponsored the annual Sadie Hawkins dance and sold ceramic mugs to supplement their funds. The proceeds were designated for the prom. But, Rickettson cited the greatest achievement of the class of '69 as the prom being held out of the school. Seniors attending the prom dined and danced at the Ismalia Temple. This is the class's most unique achieve- ment, the first time in the history of Iroquois. While the class of '68 tried to remove the prom from school, it took the efforts of this year's seniors to bring it about. Commencement exercises were held June 22, 1969. Bob Martin's hat provides a change of pace in typing class. 153 Class poll conducted for senior superlatives Senior members of the yearbook staff announced the results of the senior poll at the awards assembly on June 11. They are as follows: DONE THE MOST FOR IROQUOIS Sue Mohn, Ed Griffiths DONE IROQUOIS FOR THE MOST Paulette Bykowicz, Jim Abt MOST ATHLETIC Sue Snyder, Jerry Kresconko MOST MUSICAL Sue Briggs, George Davidson MOST ARTISTIC Jean Willson, Duane LaBelle MOST TALKATIVE Jane Lasky, Max Meindl BEST APPEARANCE Joanne Panzarella, Peter Tschofen MOST STUDIOUS Beth Puleo, Howard Vogel MOST ADMIRED Alana Graham, Peter Tschofen Vincent Reisch works during a mechanical drawing class. 154 Seniors Shelly Witkop, Linda Weise at DIS seminar Nancy Tuttle participates in Grub Day. CLASS PHILOSOPHERS Shelly Witkop, Gerald Zorch WITTIEST Sue Westinghouse, Bob Martin FRIENDLIEST Judy Carlson, Gary Jones FEARLESS LEADERS Debbie Lippert, Jim Abt CLASS FLIRTS Kathy Geier, Jim Holmwood MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Sue Snyder, Jerry Kresconko MOST RESPONSIBLE Deb Thurston, Howard Vogel BIGGEST APPETITE Kathy Kaiser, Henry Buell MOST GULLIBLE Laurie Campbell, Carl Palmer MOST BASHFUL Veronica John, Bill Griffiths MOST RADICAL Joanne Panzarella, Kevin Darbee MOST CONSIDERATE Sharon Meyer, George Davidson 155 wandering through each moment . . . and so we go wandering through each moment not realizing the treasure an ordinary day contains... patrons J. K. Albarella Mr. Arcoraci Mr. Mrs. Harry Carlson Mr. Mrs. Daniel Clark Mr. Mrs. Russell E. Corser Mr. Crowley Mr. George Dornhaffer Mr. Robert C. Ferguson Mr. Mrs. Charles Fisher Mr. Mrs. Paul Hanley Mr. Mrs. C. Robert Hubbs Mr. Mrs. Robert C. Kaiser Mr. Mrs. M. Kalinowski Mr. Mrs. Ted Kwiatkowski Mr. Mrs. Clifford Luders Diane Matthews Miss Mays The McCreadys Miss Meyer Miss Millar Mr. Mrs. Deon Nielson Mr. Patterson Mr. Mrs. Nicholas Phelps Mr. Mrs. Jack Priest RDW Miss Catharine Reed Mr. Mrs. Dennis Ryan Miss Sandberg W. J. Saul. Jr. Mr. Schultz Dorothy Seileman Mr. Mrs. Patrick J. Sullivan 157 what was possible? never knowing what might have been possible had we looked closer. .. never clearly seeing one another until we've had to say good-bye . .. businesses Briggs Dairy Cy'sPharmacy, Inc. Dave's T.V. Appl., Inc. East Aurora Hardware, Co. East Aurora Super Duper Elma Liquor Store Elma Sport Shop Elma Village Cleaners Hen's Kelly Joseph's of Aurora Village Larwood Pharmacy, Inc. Lee's Drug Store Major's Men and Boys Wear Marsh Insurance Agency Max Kadet, Clothier Menzies Co., Inc. Metzloff Motors Inc. Moore's Agway Nyhart's Music Center Primrose Motel Seaman Hood Morey Top's Market Tsujimoto Farms and Oriental Gifts The Village Jewelers 158 159 write it on your heart that each day is the best day of the year — Emerson Bonnie and Dave Craig Chaffee Danny and Judy Debbie Donna and Gary Giggles Lochte and Rebel Wojcik Glen and Randy Bowen Jan Heinemann Jerry and Barb Jim and Shar Kath Kevin and Michele Marsha Reinhard Miss Cynthia Breski M.P. — ya gotta wanna! C.C. and J. H. Mugs Franklin and Carl Lambein Robb and Jackie Scottie, Kelly, Frieda, Snoot Serwacki — Senior Poll You can be sure if it's a Westinghouse organizations Anonymous, for the P.T.A. Council Aquatic Club Chorus Elma Elementary P.T.A. J.V. Cheerleaders Marilla Elementary P.T.A. Pep Club Student Council Varsity Cheerleaders Yearbook financed with the assistance of the Class of 1969 160