Kankakee Valley High School - Kougar Pride Yearbook (Wheatfield, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1977 volume:

Kou ar Pride Wheatfield , IN 46392 Volume 7 THOffi WERE THE DAYS Words G Music by Gene Raskin TRO - Copyright 1962 G 1968 ESSEX MUSIC, INC. , New York, NY Used by permission Those were the days my friend ... we thought they’d never end School Fever Nears As the summer came to an end, school fever ap- proached. Registra- tion day came and students poured into the school. Alphabetical scheduling ceased long lines and created confusion. A record total of 320 people took ad- vantage of the sale price of the annual on registration day. All of the parents that came to register their children helped yearbook sales, but created a problem with pictures. Under- classmen became in- volved with their friends and too busy to have their pictures taken. After registra- tion day ended, school days neared until fi- nally it began all over again. Classes start- ed on August 25, and students tried to set- tle down for another year at K. V. A. Schedules are stacked and ready to be passed out. B. Students are eager to pick up their schedules. C. Mrs. Mc- Cluggage and Mrs. Klapp have a long day ahead of them collecting book rental and lab fees. D. Mr. Rich helps Kenna Hoyne work out her schedule. E. Students register for third and fourth quarter. F. Office girls are kept busy getting things organized for another year. G. Attendance cards are piled and ready to go to the teachers. 2 — ««• People 19 Organizations 51 Academics 67 Student Life 83 Sports 91 Ads 113 Closing 145 3 KV: Sectional Champs! The 1977 KV Bas- ketball Sectional, held March 2 through 5, gave our fans the chance to watch their Kougar team in ac- tion. The IHSAA sanctioned tourna- ment proved to be one of the more ex- citing in the area. In the first game, against Kouts, our Kougars won by 13 points, sending them on to the semi-finals. Against North Newton in the next game, our team again came out on top. In the final game against Hebron, a strong KV team went on to win, which earned them the title of Sectional Cham- pions. A. Dave DeKock gets his piece of the net. B. The scoreboard shows the final outcome of the game — the Kougars win! C. LaVaine Murphy moves in for a quick jumper. D. The Kougars win their third section- al trophy. E. DeKock and Duttlinger defend against a Hebron man. F. The students AND teachers support their team on 50 ' s day. G. Dee Hendon leads a cheer. Homecoming Spirit Homecoming began with Spirit Week: Monday: Bicentennial (Red and White) Day. Tuesday: Crazy Hat, Sock, and Tennis shoe Day. Wednesday: Daisy Day. Thursday: Bib Overall, and Jean Day. Friday: Red and White Day. Festivities continued with the powder puff game between the Senior and Junior girls. The Seniors were defeated 20-8. The Kougars fought hard against a strong North Newton team, but met defeat with the score of 48-6. Dawn Jungles reigned as 1976-77 Homecoming queen. The Homecoming pep ses- sion, held in the KV gym, built up Kougar Spirit and en- thusiasm for the upcoming game. Jerry Furst collected 45 daisies to win the title Mr. Irresistible . After a shoutout, sophomore Alan Burnette earned Homecoming King. (A.) Junior powder puff cheerleaders David Harper, Curt Schoon, and Mark Murray showing off their new look. (B.) The Kougar team charg- ing with Homecoming Spirit! (C.) Coaches and benchwarmers hold back their anxiety. (D.) The powder puff game lingers on. (E.) Spirit is shown during spirit week on crazy hat, sock and tennis shoe day. (F.) Homecom- ing queen Dawn Jungles and her escort, Andy Kozack walk into royalty. Juniors Choose Pieces Of April” Seven p . m . , April 31, elegantly dressed KV couples entered Halleck Center in Rensselaer. Awaiting them was an elaborately, decorated banquet Hall and an even more enchanting Ballroom . Teachers and kids quickly got in the swing with the exciting music of Stonewood Fox . The glitter of the atmosphere, as well as the floor, made the ballroom come alive. Boxes glowed in black light. Streamers flowed to all corners where silver showers gracefully hung until 12:05. And in the morning of May all had a few Pieces of April left from the Prom . Although the 1977 Prom was over, memories would remain with all of us . 8 (A.) K.V. quickly gets into the swing. (B. ) Relaxation was required on the part of Keith Allan , Charlie Jones , and their dates. (D.) The prom band, Stonewood Fox. (C. ) The Junior class decorated for prom on the Friday and Saturday before . Mrs. Womelsdorff (JR. class Advisor) said they were the most cooperative class to decorate ever. (E.) Mr. and Mrs . Duncan get into the music too . 9 Takin’ It Easy The biggies of the 76-77 school year were flicks, T. V. shows , and music . ROCKY was among the highest rated shows along with a STAR IS BORN. T.V. shows like Starsky and Hutch provided an excuse to stay home on Saturday night. Of course all the guys had reason to glue their eyes to the set on Wednesday to see Charlies Angels and catch a glimpse of Farrah Fawcett- Majors . Among the favorite songs were Rich Girl , ' The Things We do for Love , and ' Evergreen . Students took time out to sleep in class, roam the halls and have some fun. Sports contributed too . School work made some settle down, but it was mostly easy living for kids at K.V. 10 (A. ) Jason Spurgeon shows his mentality in a unique way. (B. ) What kind of marks does Brian Hoffman get in Biology? z ' s. (C.) Cheri Brown gives it to Charlie Scott. (D.) Charlie returns the favor. (E. ) You never have to tell the Junior class to relax . 11 Tryouts for DAVID AND LISA took place in late September . The play was ready to be performed when illness in the director ' s family occurred. Due to the busy school schedule, the Fall play became the Spring play . The Play That Never Was Rehearsals went on and hard work increased. The play was at its peek when the actor portraying David was in an automobile accident. The cast put forth much effort but the play was never meant to be. Earnest vo; Striving Not yet Creativity requires work . | Work - born of an inner joy, An urge to produce some- thing of worth- of individual need to share An emotion - An idea- All humaness . They struggle to get into character, Inexperience with life , with the w ' orld Frustrates their entry . And yet , finally , they do Find some satisfaction - Some fulfillment - In the final curtain And|the applause . Carole Womelsdorff (A. ) 1 ' Lisa 1 1 is portrayed by Beth Bozell. (B.) Mrs. Womelsdorff explains how it is to Larry Stein . Greg Smith awaits patiently. (C.) Mrs. Womelsdorff. (D.) David (Greg Smith) and Lisa (Beth Bozell) reach for each other. (E.) The play cast searches for their lines (F. ) Margaret Duttlinger gets reprimanded. 12 Directed by Carole J. Womelsdorff Student Director Jan Wisz jfl Cast Greg Smith Jan Wis H Dina P jtchzke Devin McGuire Connie IVanderMo ' Shari Zeck Shawn Cavinder Mary I lanlS Derek Bahnerth Julie Toppen (Charlo Kevin Tavlor Ellen O ' Rourke Beth BozeM S Andy Beckman (Marty Hittle) Doug Hanners Kevin Compton Larry Stein Marg Duttlinger Sheila Woudema Crew Paul Beckman Pam Griffey Dave Matson Robin DeVine Dianna Griffin Debbie Doom Tina Gard Duttlinger) 13 Girls Make Clean Sweep The girls proved to be victorious this year by capturing both the 1976-77 Volleyball and Basketball Sectional titles . The girls became the Volleyball champs for the fourth consecutive year by defeating Rensselaer. The Basketball girls showed their skill by overcoming opponents in three close games . Through these victories , the girls had shown that they were one of the outstanding teams in both sports throughout this area. •m VltlS® ' [r ip lj v — am . ■� mmJ 14 — — j mBBb% k Fr” |L , Bj. , A 4 1 w | 1 F 15 (A.) Rah-rahs give a cheer. (B.) Tim Johnson demonstrates a basic trampoline skill. (C.) K.V. kids cheer on their teams at a pep session. (D. ) Conglomeration performers get down at K.V. (E. ) Enthusiastic Kougars cheer on K.V. wrestler Pat Kearney. (F. ) Tim Johnson does a midair flip on the trampoline . (G . ) Kougar wrestler wrestles with a Bomber . Convos Entertain The Student Council brought many fine convos to K.V. over the 1976-77 school year. During October, students were lucky to enjoy two convos . Tim Johnson, a professional gymnist, thrilled all with his daring feats of skill on the trampoline and on the mats . A scottishman, Bob Roe, amazed everyone with his story of the time he went Down the Amazon. Ed Buffalo Bill Eldridge demonstated his rope tricks and had some of the audience wrapped up in them. This year our traditional pep sessions were a little bit different. The cheerleaders usually managed to have a skit or two prepared for each pep session. During the Sectional pep session, cheerleader Dee Hendon waited at the top of the Spirit Ladder for Coach Flick. When the crowd made enough noise. Dee smashed him with a cream pie . s y 16 V ' ■■ — ss- - ■ Student Participation A. Candy Manns eyes the audience as she sings at the choir convo. B. Jack Chase explains the techniques in a wheelchair. C. Larry Stein bravely takes the lashings of Buffalo Bill. D. Bob Roe gives a travelogue. E. Buffalo Bill makes a catch. The End . . . Keith Allen Debbie Bemish A ndy Boersma Julie Butler Derek Bahnerth Doug Ber Billy Bricker Dick Caldwell Lyn Barger Michael Black Cathy Bubalo Rose Castle Andy Beckman Jill Blaszczyk Cindy Burns Robin Chenowith Jody Belstra Roger Boer Linda Burnette Sue Childers 20 photo not available. Kevin Compton Keith Conley Diana Courtney Sharron Cox Connie Curtis Connie Davis Donna Davis David DeKock Doug DeVries Debbie Doty Don Duttlinger Gloria Dykhuizen Tammy Enright Nancy Evans Roger Ferguson Ron Fieldhouse Ken Foster Robin Gibson Duane Gluth Sherry Goad 21 22 Is Sometimes Hard To Face . Marcy Gray Carolyn Green Cindy Green J.R. Gross Bob Hamstra Brenda Hamstra David Hamstra Donna Hamstra Julie Hamstra Jane 11 Hansen Pam Harmon J une Hayes Theresa Helton Lisa Hilton Mary Holland Sue Ho ' tberg Becky Jefferson Steve Jefferson Bob Jonkman Ronald Joseph Roger Jungles Pam Kaeb Pat Kearney Louis Ketchum Barb Kingma Jackie Kingma Ken Knip John Koster Monte Kotur Joy Kruizenga Yvonne Kush David Longstreth Elaine Longstreth Tim Lovely Lori Malis Ted Mann David Messer Kathy Meyer Sharell Miller Carol Misch 23 But There ' s Always Time For . . . Bruce Moolenaar Howard McDaniel Tammy Orsburn Ron Peo Paula Morganelli Larry Nanenga Charlotte Owens Rusty Pierce LaVaine Murphy Roger Nannenga Tim Parks Tom Polomchak Sandy Musch Christina Nicolai Diane Patrick Mary Postma James Myers Kevin Nuss Denise Pa tterson Joy Prohl Rob Przybylski Theresa Rayonec Garry Recker Aaron Risner Ted Ritchie Terry Robinson Lynn Roorda Mark Roorda Krista n Sadler Janene Sanders Lori Schlarp Cindy Schoon Lisa Schroeder Charles Scott Peggy Sculley Darlene Seegers Richard Seitzinger Jim Shields Judith Slawnikowski Charlotte Smith 25 A New beginning. 26 Greg Smith Irene Snihurowycz Jason Spurgeon Brian Stalbaum Ron Stalbaum Colleen Stark Larry Stein Brenda Sterk Marilyn Stimple Jim Stinson Alan Strong Rhonda Sullivan Sheryl Sullivan Donna Swart Rick Systma Larry Terpstra Pauline Theodora kos Linda Thompson Becky Vanderwerf John VanKeppel Bill VanSchepen Doug Wilson Cindy Zylstra Kay Walstra Don Wheeler David Whitaker Dan Willoughby James Wood Cindy Worthington Kevin Wynkoop Dave Yoder Pictures not Available Lyle Cheever Brian Chops Ray Jamieson Charles Jones Luci Seals Jan Wisz Ross Young 27 You’ve Got The Cutest Little Baby Face (A.) JANELL HANSEN (B.) CHRIS NICOLAI (C.) JOY PROHL (D.) DIANE PATRICK (E. ) LINDA THOMPSON (F. ) JODY BELSTRA (G.) ELAINE LONCSTRETH (H.) SUE HOLTBERG (I.) SHERYL SULLIVAN (J.) BARB KINGMA (K.) RHONDA SULLIVAN (L.) JOY KRUIZENGA (M.) CHARLOTTE OWENS (N. ) CINDY WORTHINGTON (O. ) MARY HOLLAND (P. ) JACKIE KINGMA (Q. ) KEVIN COMPTON (R. ) IRENE SNIHUROWY CZ (S. ) TAMMY ORSBURN (T. ) LORI SCHLARP (U. ) LINDA BURNETTE (V.) LORI MALIS (W.) DARLENE SEEGERS (X.) NANCY EVANS (Y.) HOWARD MCDANIEL (Z.) MARILYN ST1MPLE (AA.) DON DUTTLINGER (BB.) YVONNE KUSH (CC.) CINDY SCHOON (DD. ) CHARLOTTE SMITH (EE.) GLORIA DYKHUIZEN (FF. ) BECKY JEFFERSON (GG. ) DONNA SWART Senior Superlatives (A. ) Most Likely to Succeed : Doug Ber - Jackie Kingma (B.) Tallest: Dave DeKock- Cindy Zylstra . Shortest: Steve Jefferson - Marcy Gray (C.) Loudest: J.R. Gross - Sherry Goad (D. ) Most Girl Crazy Boy Crazy: Billy Bricker - Joy Kruizenga (E. ) Most Popular: Rob Przybylski - Jackie Kingma (F.) Most Courteous: Andy Beckman - Charlotte Owens (G . ) Most Athletic : Don Duttlinger - Jackie Kingma (H.) Biggest Clutz: Andy Boersma (I.) Slimmest: Derek Bahnerth - Linda Burnette (J.) Most Humorous : Don Duttlinger - Jackie Kingma (K. ) Most Handsome Beautiful : Dan Willoughby - Joy Kruizenga (L . ) Most Shy: Aaron Risner - Diane Courtney (M.) Mouthiest: J.R. Gross - Charlotte Smith (N.) Friendliest: Andy Beckman - Joy Kruiezenga NOT PICTURED Wildest: Rick Systma - Charlotte Smith Neatest Car: Dave Hamstra - Sharell Miller Junkiest Car: Ron Peo - Cindy Zylstra Longest Hair : Kevin Nuss - Rose Castle Longest Legs : Rick Sytsma - Cindy Zylstra Most Optimistic : Andy Beckman - Rhonda Sullivan Most Pessimistic : Keith Conley - Gloria Dykhuizen Biggest Clutz : Becky Vanderwerf Best Dressed : Derek Bahnerth - Donna Hamstra 29 ■M 1 - . L ' Wr |[i i t 1 ™ ■BMP’ % i b i jii_j ► c t- - Jf ' ■ JIB y ' 3P r- l ,F k h L Seniors Learn Useful Skills The Seniors began their last year busily planning for their final days at KV. The color of caps and gowns and style of the announcements came among the many important decisions. De- ciding the number of announce- ments one needed proved es- pecially tough since nobody wanted to come up short in the Spring. (A. ) Monte Kotur and Greg Smith de- monstrate how to stuff it. (B. ) Seniors sell ads at the most common places. (C. ) The Galloping Gourmets prepare a bird. (D. ) Rhonda Sullivan corrects one of her many errors. (E. ) LaVaine Murphy sets the world on fire. (F. ) Lyn Barger weaves her way through Art. (G. ) A gay Ol 1 time is enjoyed in Ag. (H. ) Marilyn Stimple pretends to study. 31 Senior Athletes Excel Athletic ability proved to be the seniors strongest point Participating in every sport, seniors put forth an amazing amount of strength, effort and poise. Seniors: Jackie Kingma, Cindy Schoon, Jill Blasczyzk, Rhonda Sullivan, Marilyn Stimple and Cindy Zylstra led the KV Spikers to their fourth consecutive Volleyball Sec- tional Title. They also gave KV its second Girls ' Basket- ball Sectional Title. Runners: Don Duttlinger, Rusty Pierce and Ken Foster played major roles in the suc- cess of the KV Cross-Country team. (A. ) J. R. Gross messes things up. (B. ) Senior Class Officers: Pres. Ron Peo; Vice-Pres. Rob Przybylskij See. - Treas. Donna Hamstra; Adv. Council; Derek Bahnerth, Andy Beckmann, Gloria Dykhuizen. (C. ) Dave DeKock searches for the right box to mark. (D. ) Billy Bricker plays Col. Sanders . (E. ) Steve Jefferson might be the new Betty Crocker? (F. ) Senior Homecom- ing Queen Candidates are Joy Kruizenga and Marcy Gray. (G. ) Senior Powder- puff cheerleaders are doing their thing. (H. ) Is it done yet? (I. ) Hummel takes a good look. (J. ) Joy gives a friendly senior hello. (K. ) Sandwich maker Jim Stinson does it his way. 33 Senior Pandemonium The Senior class seemed to be one of the most mischievous classes to graduate from K.V. in a long time. They did every- thing from messing things up in the office to climbing out win- dows in Algebra. Thanks to mid-term gradua- tion, over half of the senior class left to seek work or just to get out of school. For the ones who stayed, many took up art and Home Ec. classes to fill their day. Some even became helpful by being office and teach- er assistants. (A. ) Senior Powderpuff Football Leam: ROW 1: Donna Davis, Cindy Green, Cindy Burns, Joy Prohl, Charlotte Smith, Donna Hamstra, Linda Thompson. ROW 2; Con- nie Davis, Sheryl Sullivan, Darlene See- gers, Janene Sanders, Julie Butler, Brenda Hamstra, Joy Kruizenga, Cindy Worthing- ton. ROW 3: Coach Hummel, June Hayes, Becky Jefferson, Gloria Dykhuizen, Diane Patrick, Peggy Sculley, Lori Schlarp, Pam Kaeb. (B. ) Josten ' s representative describes Senior Announcements. (C. ) Not only did Peanuts go in to the White House, but they made their way into KV ' s Home Ec. De- partment. (D. ) Monte Kotur attempts to throw on the wheel. (E. ) Hope it doesn ' t blow. (F. ) LaVaine Murphy learns how to play with fire. (G. ) Donna Hamstra dis- believes Dan Willoughby ' s pastry ability. (H. ) Mary Postma ' s in a daze. H KEITH ALLEN - FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1 ; Basketball 1 ; Track 1 . DtREK BAHNERTH - Student Council 4, treas. Lettermen 3,4; Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Senior Adv. Council 4; School Play 2,3,4. LYN BARGER - SSS 1 , 2, 3; Art Club 3, 4; Pep Clubl, 2; Teacher Asst. 4. DONALD ANDREW BECKMANN - Student Council 4 ; Lettermen 3 ; Office Asst. 3, 4; Teacher Asst. 3; Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 2; Senior Adv. Council 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Jazz Bandl, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1 , 2, 3, 4; Powder Puff Cheerleaders 3 . JODY LYN BELSTRA - Journalism 3; SSS 1, 2, 3; Office Asst. 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2. DEBORAH A. BEMISH - SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Powder Puff Football 4; Madrigals 1,2, 3, 4; Teacher Asst. 2; Pom-Pom 1,2. DOUGLAS ALLEN BER - Modem Foreign Language 1, 2, 3; Lettermen 2, 3, 4, treas. ; Chess Club 3; Math Club 1,2, 3,4; NHS 2,3,4 pres . ; Cross Country 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1 , 2, 3, 4; Boy ' s State 4. ' JILlfE. BLASZCZYK - Modem Foreign Language 1; SSS 1 , 2, 3, 4; Art Club 2, 3; Math Clubi3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Representive 3, 4; Office Asst. 3, 4; Teacher Asst. 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1 , 2, 3; Heart Fund Board 3,4; Spanish Club 1 ; Homecoming Queen Candidate 1, 3. ROGER BOER - Chess Club 3; Math Club 2, 3, 4 vice -pres. 4; NHS 2, 3, 4 ; Band 1 , 2 , 3 ; Pep Band 1 , 2 , 3 ; German Club 4. BILLY BR1CKER - FAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Track 1,2; Wrestling 1. ANDY R. BOERSMA - FAA 1,2,3. CATHERINE BUBALO - Modem Foreign Language 1,2; Journalism 2 , 3 , 4 ; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 3; Office Asst. 4; Teacher Asst. 2, 3, 4; NHS 2, 3, 4. LINDA MARIE BURNETTE - Modem (Foreign Language 2, 3; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; lath Club 3,4; Teacher Asst. 3; NHS 2 3,4. CINDY j. BURNS - Powder Puff Football 3, 4 captain; Art Club 3; Madrigals 1,2, 3, pres. ; Teacher Asst. 1, 2, 3, 4. JULIE DAWNA BU TLER - Journalism 4 ; SSS 2, 3, 4; Powder Puff Football 4. ROSE ELLYN CASTLE - FT A 4; SSS 1 , 2, 3, 4; Madrigals 1; Library Asst. 2; Tparhpr Aee+ 1 4 ROBIN LOUISE CHENOWETH - Ecology Club 3; SSS 4; Teacher Asst. 2, 3, 4. SU CHILDERS - Drama Club 3; Ecology Club 2,3; SSS 3; Powder Puff Football 3 ; Art Club 1 , 2 , 3 ; Office Asst .2,3; Pom-Pom 2; Stage Crew 3. KEVIN COMPTON - Modem Foreign Language 1, 2, 3, 4; Journalism 3; Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Chess Club 1,3; Math Club 4; Teacher Asst. 2, 3; NHS 3, 4; Football 1; Basketball 1; Track 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 3; Stage Crew 2; School Play 2, 3, 4; German Club 4, KEITH RANDALL CONLEY - Lettermen 4; Kougar Pride Staff 4; Teacher Asst. 4; Football 1, 3, 4; Track 1, 3, 4; Science Club 1; Bleacher Bums 1,4; Powder Puff Cheerleader 4. CONNIE R . CURTIS - Student Council 2 ; Journalism 2 ; SSS 1 , 2 , 3 ; Office Asst. 1, 2; Teacher Asst. 3; Band 1; Chorus 4. SHARRON COX - SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Teacher Asst. 3; Pom-Pom 1. CONNIE J . DAVIS - Ecology Club 3 ; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4, recording sec . Powder Puff Football 3,4; Teacher Asst. 3; Band 1,2. EONNA L . DAVIS - Ecology Club 3 ; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Powder Puff Football 3, 4; Teacher Asst. 3; Pom-Pom 2. DAVE DEKOCK - FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Letterman3, 4; Teacher Asst. 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. DOUGLAS RAY DEVRIES - FFA 1 , 2, 3, 4. DEBBIE DOTY - Modem Foreign Language 1 ; Journalism 2,3; Ecology Club 2 ; SSS 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; Powder Puff Football 3; Art Club 2, 3, 4, sec. 3; Office Asst. 2, 3; Teacher Asst. 1, 2; Pom-Pom 2. EON DUTTLINGER - Student Council 3; Lettermen 2, 3, 4; Math Club 4; NHS 3,4; Football 1; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3,4; Cross Country 2, GLORIA ANN DYKHU1ZEN - Journalism 2; SSS 4; Powder Puff Football 3,4; | Teacher Asst. 4; Senior Adv. Council 4. NANCY GRACE EVANS - Pathfinders 3, 4; Ecology Club 3; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1; Basketball 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 3 . ROGER FERGUSON - RON FIELDHOUSE - Pathfinders 3,4; Modem . Foreign Language 1 ,2 ; Math Club 1, 2, 3, 4; NHS 1, 2, 3 , 4, vice- pres. KENNETH FOSTER - FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, vice -pres. 3, pres. 4; Math Club 4; NHS 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Lettermen 1 , 2 , 3 , 4. ROBIN ANN GIBSON - SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1 , 2, 3; Teacher Asst. 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Homecoming Queen Candidates 2. DUANE GLUTH - FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 2,3; Bleacher Bums 2,3. SHERRY LYNN GOAD - SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Powder Puff Football 3; Art Club 4; Pep Club 1; Madrigals 1, 2; Teacher Asst. MARCY GRAY - Homecoming Queen Candidates 4. CINDY A. GREEN - Ecology Club 3; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Powder Puff Football 3, 4; Art Club 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Madrigals 1,2; Teacher Asst. 2, 3; Pom-Pom 1, 2, 3. J.R. GROSS - Pathfinders 3; Lettermen 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Basketball 1; Wrestling 1, 2, 3; Bleacher Bums 3 ; Band 1,2; Cross Country 3. BRENDA HAMSTRA - Pathfinders 3; SSS 1 , 2, 3, 4; Powder Puff 3, 4; Teacher Asst. 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 3 . DAVE HAMSTRA - Basketball 1,2; ' X Cross Country 2, 3, 4. DONNA LOU HAMSTRA - Student Council 1,3; Journalism 2 ; SSS 1,2, 3, 4; Powder Puff 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, treas. 2; Office Asst. 2, 3, 4; NHS 2, 3,4; Class Office sec. 3; sec.-treasl 4; Cheerleading 1,2; Band 1, 2, 3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 3; Heart Fund Queen 2. JULIE LYNN HAMSTRA - Ecology Club 2, 3; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 3, 4; Office Asst. 2. ROBERT WAYNE HAMSTRA - FFA 1 , 2 3 4. JANELL LYNN HANSEN - Ecology Club 3; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 2, 3, 4; Madrigals 1; Pom-Pom 1. PAM HARMON - Journalism 2 ; Ecology Club 2; SSS 1, 2, 3; Powder Puff 3, 4; Art Club 2,3; Office Asst. 2,3; Pom- Pom 1,2. JUNE HAYES - Student Council 4; Modem Foreign Language 2,3; SSS 3 , 4; Powder Puff 3,4; Pep Club 1 ; Math Club 2,3, pres . 4 ; GAA 1 ; Madrigals 2, 3; Teacher Asst. 2, 3; Class Office treas. 3; Pom-Pom 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Jazz Band 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl ' s State 3. THERESA LYNN HELTON - FTA 4; SSS LISA ANN HILTON - Ecology Club 1 ; SSS 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; Powder Puff 3 ; Art Club 3, 4; Teacher Asst. 3, 4; Band 1,2. L MARY BETH HOLLAND - Pathfinders 3, � 4; Modem Foreign Language 1, 2, 3; | SSS 3; Math Club 3; Teacher Asst. 3, 4 . W SUSAN KIMBERLY HOLTBERG - Modem Foreign Language 1 , 2 , 3 ; SSS 1,2,3, 4; Pep Club 2; Math Club 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Teacher Asst. 4; Volleyball 1,2; Basketball 1; Track 2, 3; NHS 2, 3, 4; Cheerleading 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Jazz Band 2, 3, 4; Pep£and 3 , 4. m m BECKY A. JEFFERSON - SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Powder Puff 3 , 4 ; Pom-Pom 1, 2, 3. W. STEVEN JEFFERSON - Teacher sst 3 ROBERT ALLEN JONKMAN - Lettermen 2, 3, 4; NHS 2, 3 , 4; Baseball 1,2,3, 4 ; Band 1 , 2 , 3 ; Pep Band 1 , 2 , 3 . RON JOSEPH - Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4. PAMELA KAEB - Journalism 2; Ecology Club 2,3; SSS 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; Library Asst. 3; Teacher Asst. 3 ; Pom-Pom 1, 2 ; Art Club 1 , 2 , 3 , 4; Powder Puff 3 , 4. PATRICK JOSEPH KEARNEY - Lettermen 1, 2, 3, 4; Teacher Asst. 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 4; Wrestling 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; Science Club 1 , 2; German Club pres. 4. LOUIS KETCrtUM - Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4, vice -pres. 3. BARBARA JEAN KINGMA - Pathfinders 4; Modem Foreign Language 2, 3; SSS 1,2,3, 4; Math Club 3; GAA 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2; Basketball 1,2; Golf 2, 3. JACKIE JO KINGMA - GAA 1 , 2, 3, 4, pres. 3,4; Office Asst. 4; Teacher Asst . 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; Volleyball 1 , 2 , 3 , 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; NHS 2, 3, 4; Girl ' s State 3 (alt.) KENNY KNIP - FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHN KOSTER - Wrestling 3 ; Band 1 , Z. MONTE KOTUR - JOY ELLYN KRU1ZENGA - Pathfinders 3,4; Modem Foreign Language 2,3; Journalism 2 ; SSS 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; Powder Puff 3,4; Kougar Pride Staff 3, 4 editor; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, treas. 3; Math Club 2, 3, 4; Track 3,4; NHS 2, 3, 4 sec. ; Cheerleading 1,2,3 capt. ; Heart Fund Board 2,3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Heart Fund Candidate 3; Kougarette 4; Mat girl 4. YVONNE KUSH - Journalism 3; Ecology Club 1; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 4; pres. ; Bleacher Bums 1; Band 1, 2, 3; Jazz Band 1,2; Powder Puff Cheerleader 3, 4. 3 ; Homecoming Queen Cand idate 1 . ELAINE KAY LONGSTRETH - Journalism 2 ; Ecology Club 1 ; SSS 1 , 2, 3, 4; Art Club 3, 4; Pep Club 1; Teacher Asst. 3; Band 1. DAVE LONGSTRETH - Chess Club 1 , 2; Basketball 1,2; Football 1, 2, 3; Science Club 1 ; Track 1 . TIM LOVELY - Football 1 ; Band 1 . HOWARD MCDANIEL JR. - FFA 1 , 2, 3, 4; Lettermen 3, 4; Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1 . KATHRYN E. MEYER - Ecology Club 2, 3; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Powder Puff 3; Pep Club 1; Teacher Asst. 2, 3, 4; FFA Sweetheart Candidate 2. SHARELL JANE MILLER - Pathfinders 3 ; SSS 1 , 2 , 3 , 4; Powder Puff 3 . TAMMY ENRIGHT MILLER - Pom-Pom 1, 2, 3; FFA Sweetheart 3; Madrigals 3, 4; SSS 1, 2, 3. CAROL MARIE M1SCH - Journalism 2; SSS 1, 2; Teacher Asst. 3, 4. BRUCE E. MOO LENAAR - Teacher Asst. 2,4; Football 3; Track 1; Science Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3; Jazz Band 1 , 2 , 3 ; Pep Band 1,2. PAULA RAY MORGANELLI - SSS 1 , 2, 3 ; Art Club 1 , 2 , 3 ; T eacher Asst] 3 . SANDRA J . MUSCH - Ecology Club 1 ; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Office Asst. 1; Teacher Asst . 2 , 3 , 4 ; Band 1,2. LAVAINE MURPHY - Pathfinders 3; k Lettermen 3,4; Art Club 2, 3, 4; Teacher Asst. 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Bleacher Bums 1; Powder Puff Cheerleader 3. LARRY NANNENGA - ROGER NANNENCA - FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. CHRISTINA NICOLAI - TAMARA J. ORSBURN - Student Council 1 ; Journalism 2,3; Ecology Club 1; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2; Library Asst. 3; Track 3 ; Cheerleading 1 . CHARLOTTE JUNE OWENS - Pathfinders 3; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Madrigals 2; Teacher Asst. 3, 4. TIM PARKS - Cross Country 1,2. DIANE PATRICK - Pathfinders 3; Ecology Club 2 , 3 pres . ; SSS 1 , 2 , 3 , 4; Powder Puff 3,4; Teacher Asst. 3. RON PEO - Journalism 2 ; FFA 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 asst. pres. ; Lettermen 3; Madrigals 4 pres.; Teacher Asst. 2, 3; Football 1, 3; Track 1 ; Class Office 4 pres. ; Bleacher Bums 1 ; Student Director 4; Drum Major 4 ; Band 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 pres . ; Jazz Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Powder Puff Cheerleader 3. RUSTY PIERCE - Lettermen 2, 3, 4; Math Club 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 2, 3, 4. TOM POLOMCHAK - Pep Band 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Jazz Band 4. MARY POSTMA - Ecology Club 2,3; SSS 2, 4; Teacher Asst. 3, 4. JOY ANN PROHL - Modem Foreign Language 3; SSS 2, 3, 4; Powder Puff 3,4; Kougar Pride Staff 4; Math Club 2, 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; Library Asst. 3, 4; Teacher Asst. 2, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Golf 2; Pep Club 2, 3. ROBERT PRZYBYLSK1 - Student Council 3; Lettermen 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Baseball 1; Class Office 1 pres . , 3 pres . , 4 vice - GAA 1, 2, 3; Library Asst. 3; Teacher Asst. 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2; Twirler 2, GARRY S. RECKER - FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. THERESA REYONEC - Ecology Club 2, TCDRITCHIE 4 - Lettermen 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; Track 1 ; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Office 3 vice -pres. Science Club 1 ; Bleacher Bums 1 ; Band 1 , 2 , 3 ; Pep Band 1,2; Powder Puff Cheerleader 3,4. TERRY ROBINSON - LYNN A. ROORDA - FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2. MARK ROORDA - Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Jazz Band 3,4; Pep Band 3 . KRISTAN SADLER - Pathfinders 3; Pep Club 3. MARY JANENE SANDERS - Ecology Club 2,3; SSS 2,4; Powder Puff 3,4. LORI SUE SCHLARP - Journalism 2 ; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Powder Puff 3,4; Office Asst. 3; Teacher Asst. 2, 3; Volleyball 2 ; Band 1 ; Pep Band 1 . CYNTHIA LYNN SCHOON - Student Council 3; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Teacher Asst. 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Office 1. LISA ANN SCHROEDER - Ecology Club 2,3; SSS 1 , 2 , 3 , 4; Powder Puff 3 ; Art Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Teacher Asst. 3. CHARLES GERALD SCOTT JR. - Lettermen 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Track 2, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3; Baseball 2; Bleacher Bums 1; Powder Puff Cheerleader 3. PEGGY SCULLEY - Journalism 2; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Powder Puff 3,4; Teacher Asst. 1, 2; Homecoming Queen Candidate 2 ; Heart Fund Candidate 1 ; FFA Sweetheart Candidate 2. DARLENE SUE SEEGERS - Modem Foreign Language 2, 3 vice -pres. ; SSS 1 , 2 sec . 3 vice - pres . 4 pres . ; Powder Puff 3, 4 capt. ; Offic Asst. 4; Teacher Asst. 2,3; Track 3 manager. RICH SEITZINGER - JIM SHIELDS - JUDITH ANN SLAWNIKOWSK1 - i Gschcr Asst CHARLOTTE MADONNA SMITH - SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Powder Puff 4; Madrigals 2; Library Asst. 3; Teacher Asst. 3; School Play 4. GREGORY G . SMITH - Student Council 2; Joufnalism 2, 4; Lettermen 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Asst. 3; Teacher Asst. 2, 3; Fbbtball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1 ; School Play 1 . IRENE F. SNIHUROWYCZ - Modem Foreign Language 1, 2, 3; Ecology Club 2; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Madrigals 3; Cheerleading 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Jazz Band 3. BRIAN STALBAUM - FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1 . RON STALBAUM - FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1 , 2 , 3 ; Class Office 1 . BRENDA KAY STERK - Ecology Club 1, 2, 3; SSS 3; Teacher Asst. 1, 2, 3. MARILYN SUE STIMPLE - Modem Foreign Language 2, 3; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; Office Asst . 4 ; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 1, 2, 4; NHS 2,3,4 vice- pres. ; Band 1 , 2, 3, 4 vice -pres. ; Girl 1 s State 3 . JAMES A. STINSON - Modem Foreign Language 3, 4; Lettermen 1, 2, 3, 4; Math Club 3, 4; Teacher Asst. 3; Football 1,2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1,2; Jazz Band 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , ■ ALAN L . STRONG - Modem Foreign Language 3,4; Chess Club 3; Math Club 3,4; Teacher Asst. 3; Football 3; German Club 4. RHONDA SULLIVAN - SSS 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1,2,3 treas. 4; Teacher Asst. 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; NHS 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Jazz Band 2, 3, 4 ; Pep Band 1 . SHERYL JANE SULLIVAN - Pathfinders 3, 4; SSS 1, 2, 3,4; Powder Puff 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Office Asst. 3; Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA Sweetheart Candidate 3. DONNA KAY SWART - Modem Foreign Language 1, 2, 3; Ecology Club 2, 3; Art Club 3,4; Madrigals 3; Pom-Pom RICK YTSNIA journalism 1,2; Lettermen 2, 3, 4; Art Club 4; Teacher Asst .2,3; Football 1 ; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 2; Baseball 2; Camera Club 3 ; Powder Puff Cheerleader 3,4. LARRY TERPSTRA - LINDA MARIE THOMPSON - Pathfinders 3,4; Student Council 2,4; Modem Foreign Language 2,3; SSS 1 , 2 sec. 3, 4 sec. ; Powder Puff 3,4; Kougar Pride Staff 3, 4 editor; Pep Club 1,2,3 vice -pres. 4 pres. ; Math Club 2, 3; Library Asst. 4; Teacher Asst. 3; Basketball 3; NHS 2, 3, 4; Golf 2, 3. REBECCA T. VANDERWERF - Drama Club 3 ; Ecology Club 2,3; Powder Puff 3 ; Madrigals 1,2; Library Asst . 1 ; Teacher Asst. 3. JOHN ALLEN VANKEPPEL - KAY LYNN WALSTRA - Journalism 3; SSS 1,2; Powder Puff 3 ; Art Club 3 ; Madrigals 2, 3; Teacher Asst. 2, 3; Band 1. DAVE WHITAKER - FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1 . DAN WILLOUGHBY - Student Council 1,2; Lettermen 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Powder Puff Cheerleader 4; Boy ' s State 3. JAN W1SZ - Pathfinders 3; Modem Foreign Language 1 ; Drama Club 1 ; Library Asst. 1, 2; Teacher Asst. 1,2, 3; Stage Crew 3; Student Director 4; Jazz Band 3 ; School Play 3,4. CINDY LEE WORTHINGTON - Pathfinders 3,4; Modem Foreign Language 2,3; Journalism 2 ; SSS 1,2, 3,4; Powder Puff 3,4; Kougar Pride Staff 4 ; Pep Club 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; Math Club 2,3; Office Asst. 4; Teacher Asst. 2, 3; Track 3; Heart Fund Board 3, 4. KEVIN WYNKOOP - FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. CYNTHIA LOU ZYLSTRA - Pathfinders 3; SSS 1,2,3, 4; Math Club 3, 4 sec. -treas. ; GAA 1 , 2 sec. 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; NHS 2 , 3 , 4 ; Madrigals 2 . Magazine Sales Top All Records The Junior Class of 1976-77 stood firm to their past reputa- tion for money rais- ing. The annual mag- azine sale to earn money for Prom top- ped earlier years by hundreds of dollars with the total reach- ing $6, 713. 00. During the 1976- 77 Homecoming game, half time fes- tivities included the crowning of the new 1977 Homecoming Queen. Junior candi- dates were Candy Manns, escorted by Don Capouch and Debbie Sanders with her escort, Dan Wireman. On the night of January 8, 1977 the annual FFA Sweet- heart crowning took place. Candidates for this occasion from the Junior class were Colleen Richie and Donna Hanewich. Each girl was es- corted by an FFA of- ficer. The two lucky gentleman were Randy Sipkema and Ron Stal- baum. V ' I • (A. ) 1976-77 Homecoming Queen Candidates are Candy Manns and Debbie Sanders. (B. Junior Powder Puff Cheerleaders do their stuff ' . (C. ) Jim and Gary Jones work in Woodshop. (D. ) 1977 Junior Class Officers are Roger Huhn, Tara Nesius, Don Capouch, and Pam Murray. (E. ) Sue Feleki gives, Just one big blow. (F. ) Mr. Hale informs Juniors about the advantages of large maga- zine sales. (G. ) 1977 FFA Sweetheart Candi- dates are: Colleen Richie and Donna Hane- wich. 38 ROW1: Carri Allen, Dale Anderson, Harold Anderson, Gary Babcock, Paul Bailey, Debra Barton; ROW 2: Heidi Belstra, Joe Birky, Tim Blaszczyk, Rose Boissy, Tom Bowers, Beth Bozel; ROW 3: Sheila Bricker, Teresa Britt, Beth Brower, Mary Burden, Cindy Burnes, Monica Butler; ROW 4: Jack Caldanaro, Anita Caldwell, Kathy Cal- hoon, Don Capouch, Orville Carter, Dave Cavinder; ROW 5: Carol Christopher, Richard Compton, Dale Conley, Debbie Conley, Patricia Courtney, Cherly Darnell; ROW 6: Danny Darner, Cynthia Deardorff, Robin Devine, Mike Devries, Paula Dex- ter, Jerome Dresher; ROW 7: Debbie Doom, Mary Erwin, Genet Feldkamp, Susan Feleki, Kip Fitzgerald, Dennis Flippo 39 Juniors Tackle Seniority The week of September 20, 1976 proved to be exciting to the Junior girls. It was Home- coming, so as in years past the Senior girls were out for blood. On Wednesday, Septem- ber 22, the annual Powder Puff game took place with the Junior team coming out on top with a score of 20-6. Juniors took the top honors for the first time since 1973. Craig Froman Jerry Furst Tina Gard Jim Gibbs Cheri Gilbert Mike Gill Sharon Goetz Sandy Gooch Michelle Gray Scott Green Tammy Green Pam Griffey Diana Griffin Mary Gulbransen Ron Hamstra Vivian Hancock Donna Hanewich Douglas Hanners David Harper Dale Harris Ranald Hause Linda Helton Marilyn Henning Larry Hershman Marty Hittle Kathy Hixson Brian Hoffman Teresa Holland Karen Holtberg Lori Homeier Darlene Howard Jeff Howard Kenna Hoyne Roger Huhn Jim Hunt (A. ) A sly look comes from a mischievous character. (B. ) Vivian Hancock rocks the night away. (C. ) A foxy looking chick gives a sweet little look. (D. ) Jerry and Craig take a little time to rest. (E. ) The Juniors are the Victorious Powder Puff Team. Judy J aba ay Chris Jones Garry Jones Jim Jones Rhonda Jones Toni Just Janet Kaeb Donna Kaluf Kathy Kammer Bob Kaper Debbie Kerkes Art Kerns Roger Kikkert Darrell King Mitch Kingma Cliff Knight Gerry Kolp Jeff Kordys Valarie Koselke George Kruizenga Bruno Kucinaskas Larry Laker Dianna Layne Cheryl Lindeau Mark Liston Alice Lovell Joy Madison Betty Mahieu Candy Manns Dan Marquardt Loretta Martin Kelly McClain Tracy McClugage Jeff McDaniel Brenda Intveld 41 As in years past the inter-class com- petition was keen for Heart Fund Queen. Genet Feldkamp represented the Junior class. Genet placed third in the all round com- petition. Each year five Juniors attend Girls ' and Boys’ State. The Juniors selected this year were: Shari Juniors Go Where The Action Is Zeck, Tara Nesius, Dennis Seegers, Don Capouch, and Cliff Passuello. A trip to Baveria was a highlight for five Junior girls: Heidi Belstra, Shari Zeck, Pam Schriefer, Marilyn Henning, and Judy Jaabay. The educational trip, sponsored by the Ger- man Club, took place April 2 through April 10. Matt McKim John McQuade Linda McLean Steve Mitchell Cheri Mize Audery Murphy- Mark Murray Pam Murray Kim Musch Jeff Musker Dan Myers Jim Myers Jon N elson Pam Nelson Tara Nesius Sue Nuss John Obara Kevin Oezer Steve Olis Ellen O ' Rourke Kathy Overby Roger Owens Dina Patzschke Nancy Peterson Cliff Passuello Jeff Pate Sandy Patrick Paulette Rice Colleen Richie Tina Risner Vicki Robbins Ed Roehm Jim Rose Debbie Sanders James Scott Jeff Schultz Dawn Schaefer Curt Schoon Pam Schriefer Monica Schweiger Brenda Sculley Dennis Seegers Simmons, Laurie Sipkema, Randy Springsteen, Sue Stalbuam, Kevin Stalbaum, Linda Stewart, Leah Streveler, Nick Swart, Diana Szabo, Ken Talley, Loretta Tillger, Jim Toppen, Julie VanderMolen, Connie VanderWerf, Rita Walters, Joyce Wampler, Gail Watt, Kim Whitmore, Debbie Whitaker, Craig Whitaker, Randy Wills, Jeff Williams, Marlene Williamson, Kim Wilson, Dallas Wood, Rod Wood, Kathy Woudema, Sheila Y eoman, Sarah (A. ) Marilyn Henning and Cheryl Dar- nell take one last look. (B. ) Genet Feldkamp is Heart Fund Candidate, (C. ) Candy Manns peps up pooped people. (D. ) Dale Anderson and Kevin Schultz show some muscle power. (E. ) Jon Nelson and Dennis Seegers take it easy after a rough game. Youngberg, Brain Yurkovich, Don Zeck, Sharon Zylstra , Gail 43 Sophomores Reach For A Higher Goal The 1976-77 school year held many new challenges for the Class of 79. During their first year of high school, the sophomores found the new variety of class schedules ex- citing and sometimes rather difficult. On February 17, 1977, the sophomores ordered their class rings. Many students found the decision of choosing the color and style of their ring hard to make. The kids who participated in sports learned the older kids have more to offer than just talent. They showed that being an athlete is more than a pair of sweat socks and sneakers; it takes courage and know-how to go out on a court or field and play well while represent- ing KVHS. (A. ) Sharon DeKock ban- dages Jerry Smith ' s injured arm. (B. ) Anna Fritts and Laura Kelly stand in South- lake Mall. (C. ) Pete Bah- nerth works with electricity. (D. ) Vicki Blaylock and Pam Milde are studying very hard in the library. (E. ) Walter Hebda displays his table ten- nis skills. (F. ) Mike Harper, Bruce Stalbaum, Steve Grube, and Keith Gooden help Mr. Foster take down a shop table. (G. ) Joy Boles, Cathy Goff, Joyce Walters, and Sharon Green find some- thing extremely funny in Home Ec. Cindy Abies Bob Albin Sonia Andree Glenn Andrews Pete Bahnerth Gary Barger Lori Barter Roberta Barker Bob Barton Paul Beckmann Terri Bewick Kent Bierma Donnie Black Vicki Blaylock Joy Boles Tina Bracich Elizabeth Britt Cherie Brown Joe Bubalo Alan Burnette Sheri Campbell Cathy Cates Shawn Cavinder Judy Childers Gary Clemans Tammy Clemans Peggy Colvin Gary Conley Paul Conley Kim Cook Tammy Cook Charles Cooper Cindy Darnell Roy Davis Brenda DeKock Sharon DeKock Howard Drangmeister Mike Droeske Kelly Dunn Marg Duttlinger Sharon Duttlinger Linda Earp Mark Endris Jim Evans Cheryl Ferguson Jim Foster Lisa Foster Sue Fraley Sherry Frederick Anna Fritts Ruth Fritts Ann Garcia Pablo Garcia Rick Garling Diane Georgakis Jennifer Gibbs 45 Sophomores Begin A Winning Tradition Homecoming fans saw Dawn. J ungels crowned Queen, while Dee Hendon appeared in her court. Earlier that day, Alan Burn- ette captured the Homecoming King crown. FFA Sweetheart, Laurie Odle, was elected in January. Tammy Cook also re- presented the sopho- more class. Marg Duttlinger, Sophomore Heartfund Candidate, led the Class of ’79 in a good fight for the title, but finished in second. Roy Gilbert Rick Gouwens Cathy Goff Darcy Green Sharon Green Carolyn Gregorash Steve Grube Donna Hamstra Dorene Hanewich Mary Sue Haring Michael Harper Walter Hebda Rodney Helton Dee Hendon Brenda Henrichs Terry Hershman Theresa Higgerson Tim Hockett Craig Hoffman Bob Holland Ron Holley Bob Hoiseth Kathy Holst Mark Hood John Hook Kelly Hopkins J. B. Howard Phil Jones 46 (A. ) Busy Ralph Owens in Science class. (B. ) Marg Duttlinger, Sopho- more Heartfund Candidate. (C. ) K. V. courtyard on a sunny fall afternoon. (D. ) Halftime found Laurie Odle, es- corted by Dave Harper, anxiously awaiting the crowning of the FFA Sweetheart. (E. ) Laurie Odle, 1977 FFA Sweetheart. (F. ) Tammy Cook, FFA Sweetheart Candidate. (G. ) Dee Hendon and Dawn Jungels ride around the football field in style . (H. ) Muy Bien, Lori Barker. (I. ) Dee Hendon, Homecoming Queen Candidate. (J. ) Alan Burnette, 1976-77 Homecoming King. (K. ) Dawn Jungels, 1976-77 Homecoming Queen. Dawn Jungels Lynn Kaeb Vickie Kaluf Karen Kammer Jim Kampenga Tim Kearney Susan Kerkes Dave Kingma Lisa Kerk Andy Kozak Tami Korte Barb Kramer Bruce Kucinskas Julie LaCrosse Steve Liebbe Sue L ' Huiller Don Longstreth Don Lonsberry Renee Marshall Kelly McBride Kent McDaniel Larry McElroy Devin McGuire Darrell McNary Monica Meyer Pam Milde Glenn Minnick Jim Misch Students Learn In New Classes The first year of high school for the sophomores brought many learning abili- ties to classroom work. The work and time put into the not- so-easy classes gave the students the chance to succeed. Co-Ed classes and Industrial Arts, for instance, provide ways in which to prove to the opposite sex that jobs can be done, whether baking a pie or building a book shelf. John Misch Tammy Molden Paul Moolenaar Monica Morales Dave Morrison Lorie Mucha Brian Meyers D on Myers Howard Nelson Rod Nesius Bobby Newell Randy Nicolai Laurie Odle Allan Ooms Ralph Owens Deanna Palmer Jerry Palmer Charlie Patrick Ken Patrick Angela Patterson Lisa Perrow Kathy Pierce Michelle Pierson Donna Plumber Ed Poisel Brenda Powell Brian Pruis Kim Randall Janice Reno Mike Riddlebarger John Riggle Rhonda Rodrequez Geneva Ross Frank Rohzon Lisa Sanders Cindy Schlarp Tim Schmidt Chris Schultz Mitfch Schultz Linda Seals Chris Shea Dan Shields Kay Shirkey Norma Sipkema Sandy Slawnikowski Cindy Smith Jerry Smith John Smith Jenny Snihurowycz 48 I (A. ) Brian Willoughby and Jim Wheeler have fun dissecting a pig. (B. ) Kay Shirkey practices asdfjkl; (C. ) Phil Jones and one of his buddies making a feeble attempt to weld a piece of metal. (D. ) Randy Gilbert listens in- tently. (E. ) Sophomore class officers, Jeanne Van Keppel-Pres. , John Misch- Sec. , Darcy Green- Treas. , and Paul Conley-Vice Pres. Bruce Stalbaum Val Stansberry Theresa Stein Kathy Stewart Lisa Streveler Gayle Struble Kevin Taylor Kent Thomas Bryan Tillema Grover Umphryes Pete Upthe grove Audrey Valandingham Shannon Vander Molen Mark V an Houten Jeanne Van Keppel Crys V an Meerten Sue Van Oort Jim Wallace Nancy Walters Jim Wheeler Brenda Whitaker Brian Willoughby Pat Wireman Mark Worthington Joyce Woudema Sue Y oder Jan Zylstra Steve Zylstra 49 Organizations Then the busy years ... went rushing by us Council Sponsors Convos Student Council, one of K. Vi ' s busiest or- ganizations, met quite often in the year to dis- cuss issues of import- ance. Probably the most important decisions made were to choose convocations which were both educational as well as entertaining to the students. During Sectional Week, Student Council sponsored a decorating contest this year. Each locker area was deco- rated and judged. They also donated money for the Sectional festivities to promote school spir- it. Student Council members from other schools came to tour our school, and K. V. ' s members visited other high schools. Student Council helped to spread the Christmas spirit by decorating a huge Christmas tree in the main hallway for the students to enjoy. The Council had a very successful and en- joyable year. STUDENT COUNCIL LEFT TO RIGHT: A Burnette, J. VanKeppel, T. Nesius, S. Nuss, D. Bahnerth, J. Hayes, R. Nesius, D. Green, D. Capouch, R. Huhn. (A. ) Alan Burnette and Rod Nesius get ready to put up the Christ- mas tree. (B. ) Mr. Abbring and Mrs. Hanger are Student Council sponsors. (C. ) Shannon Miller and Carey Hamstra converse with a performer at one of the many convocations which the Stu- dent Council sponsors. (D. ) Tara Nesius announces the festivities at the Homecoming Queen contest. (E. ) Darcy Green takes tickets at one of the con- vocations. (F. ) One of the hair stylists from Anthony ' s describes during a convo how he cut Kim Williamson ' s hair. (G. ) Derek Bahnerth introduces a per- former at the beginning of a convoca- tion. 52 Kougar Clubs ART CLUB ROW 1 : K. Comp- ton, J. Tillger, Y. Kush, L. Martin ROW 2: K. Thomas, K Fi tzgerald, Mis. Myers, J. Kaeb, J. Hansen, J. Hamstra, K. Hixson ROW 3: P. Nelson, S. Gooch, P. Dexter, S. Springsteen, K. Williamson, T. Orsbum, A. Caldwell, T. Risner, D. Hanewich, B. Sculley ROW 4: C. Green, D. Doom, M. Gray, M. Murray, K. Hoyne, L. McLean, G. Feldkamp, T. Blaszczyk, L. Murphy, P. Murray NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ROW 1: M. Henning. L. Homeier, V. Robbins ROW 2: R. Jones, M. Stimple, V. Koselke ROW 3: T. Nesius, K. Compton, C. Manns ROW 4: K. Holtberg, R. Boer, L. Thompson ROW 5: J. Kingma, L. Burnette, J. Kruizenga ROW 6: Mrs. Fritch, G. Zysltra, R. Sipkema, D. Ber, S. Zeck, D. Seegers, S. Holtberg (A. ) Sharon Duttlinger and Sue Fraley sing a duet. (B. ) The Chorus sings at practice. (C. ) Diana Griffin reads from the Bible. (D. ) Dan Darner, Alan Burnette, and Ron Peo look over the schedule for their trip to Indianapolis. (E. ) A Path- finder ' s hand holds the Bible. (F. ) Jan Wize and Pam Schrie- fer go over the music sheets that they ' re using for state competition. (G. ) Kent Thomas paints on mural. High School Chor- us had a very reward- ing year. Jan Wize, Pam Schreifer, and Ron Peo represented KV at Indianapolis for state competition. All three received second place awards. The chorus also sang at various concerts and banquets throughout the year. A special thanks goes to Mr. Wharton for doing a great job with the chorus. Art Club had a progressive and somewhat frustrating year. A Henny Pen- ny” Chicken Dinner to raise money wasn ' t as successful as hoped for. On the positive side they painted mu- rals of different cul- tures in the hallways. National Honor Society ' s main pro- ject this year was to help students register for third and fourth quarter. On April 27 forty new members were inducted from the sophomore, jun- ior and the senior classes. Pathfinders met each week to hold a pray session. They went Christmas carol- ing and a former drug addict came to talk to them. HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS ROW 1: D. Patzchke, S. Nuss, S. DeKock, C. Manns, L. Cheever, L. Malis, D. Geor- gakis, K. Hopkins, S. L ' Huiller, D. Jungles ROW 2: A Burn- ette, D. Anderson, K. Ram- mer, D. Doom, S. Gooch, P. Dexter, C. Bums, M. Butler, M. Gray, K. Hixson, P. Mur- ray ROW 3: F. Coffer, R. Peo, D. Darner, C. Whitaker, E. Roehm, S. Fraley, S. Dutt- linger, C. Gregorash, R. Bar- ker, M. Haring, A. Fritts, Mr. Wharton. PATHFINDERS ROW 1: B. Kucinkas, T. Just, L. Meditz, S. Mason, H. Mason, B. Henrich ROW 2: M. Burden, D. Barton, R. Hause, D. Hanners, B. Long, W. Stilley, L. Morris, C. Abies ROW 3: D. Hoffman, P. Griffey, T. McClugage, D. Griffin, V. Roffins, K. Hopkins, B. De- Kock ROW 4: T. Holst, R. Holm-Hansen, S. Bricker, D. Patzchke, N. Peterson, K. Overby, B. Henricks, N. Sipkema ROW 5: L. Homeier, L, Simmons, M. Pierce, L. Dykhuizen, B. Kingma, N. Evans, J. Kruizenga, M. Hol- land, L. Foster ROW 6: S. Yeomen, D. Davis, L. Barker Kougar Kaleidscope” Hits K.V. (A. ) All stories go to press? (B. ) Mem- bers of the Journalism Club hustle to meet deadline. (C. ) Donna types up a news story. JOURNALISM CLUB ROW 1: C. Richie, J. Kaeb, M. Williams, D. Palmer, G. Smith, ROW 2: R. Devine, R. Vander- werf, T. Bracich, P. Jones, T. Just, L. Stewart, D. Kaluf, L. Odle, ROW 3: K. Calhoon, C. Bubalo, J. Bubalo, Mrs. Gregory, K. Stewart, K. Patrick New to KV this year was the Journa- lism Club. The club ' s main responsibility consisted of publish- ing and selling the Kougar Kaleido- scope . First and second quarter the club assisted journa- lism students; the rest of the year the club worked on their own. Office Girls were always around to help. They could be seen answering phones, collecting attendance cards, showing new students around school and delivering an- nouncements. AV Assistant con- tinued to assist Mr. Hartzler with the audio visual equipment to the class rooms and occassionally would operate it if a teacher desired. (A . ) Mary Gulbransen sorts through pa- pers. (B. ) Pete Bahnerth delivers a pro- jector. (C. ) Art Kerns puts up AV equipment. (D. ) Gail Zylstra hands out the announcements. (E. ) Paul Beckman checks out film. AV ASSISTANTS ROW 1: K. Pierce, S. DeKock, F. Fieldhouse, D. Boezman, ROW 2: B. Kaper, P. Bahnerth, R. Nesius, D. Marquardt, P. Beckman, J. Kampenga, A. Burnette, OFFICE GIRLS ROW 1 R. Boissy, S. Patrick, L. Stalbaum, R. Marehall, D, Georgakis, M, Burdern, ROW 2: H. Belstra, J. Kruizenga, D, Seegers, P. McKenzie, L. Odle, M. Haring, ROW 3: G. Zystra, D. Harper, R. Huhn, D. Green. GAA had a new sponsor this year. Miss Burnham. They planned a skiing trip, but due to bad weather, it was canceled. Many girls enjoyed participating in such sports as softball, volleyball, basket- ball, and some girls went bowling during intramurals. Lettermen ' s Club was kept busy working on the Wall of Fame for outstanding athletes. LETTERMEN ROW 1: D. Bahnerth, L. Stein, D. Willoughby, R. Pierce, L. Murphy, ROW 2: S. Zylstra, J. Furst, K. Conley, J. B. Howard, J. Spurgeon, D. Duttlinger, D. Seegers, ROW 3: T. Kearney, J. Smith, J. Wallace, M. Schultz, R. Nesius, A. Ooms. GAA ROW 1: K. Hixson, J. Kingma, M. Stimple, S. Nuss, T. Nesius, K. Watt, ROW 2: S. Zeck, C. VanMeerten, S. VanderMolen, S. VanOort, S. DeKock, D. Jungles, M. Pierson, L. Britt, K. Kammer, V. Robins, C. Manns, ROW 3 : J. VanKeppel, J. Zylstra, N. Peter- son, K. Overby, G. Zylstra, D. Patzchke, B. Mahieu, V. Koselke, P. Murray, Miss Burnham. (A. ) Mary Haring gets ready to slam one during GAA intramurals. (B. ) Dawn Jungles watches as Mary Haring and Sue L ' Huillier engage in a game of basket- ball. (C. ) Alan Burnette sells tickets for Lettermen ' s raffle. Pep Club Fires Up! Pep Club was al- ways around to gene- rate school spirit. They had two new sponsors this year, Mr. Rich and Mr. Hummel. Many stu- dents purchased the new jerseys in which the Pep Club invested. They sponsored the Homecoming dance and the students got a preview of the band to play at Prom, Stone- wood Fox . Since Kankakee Valley won Sectional this year. Pep Club arranged for seven buses to go to Lafay� ette for the regional. Pep Club was also active in Spirit Week when the members were busy decorating the school, making posters, and firing up the students. PEP CLUB ROW 1: V. Stans- berry, S. Sullivan, S. Bricker, D. Green, T. Mc- Clugage, C. Manns, S. Fraley, S. L ' Huillier, ROW 2: L. Thompson, S. Risner, T. Sanders, S. Sullivan, C. Liebbe, J. Grover, M. Har- ing, ROW 3: K. Lageveen, T. Egolf, K. Peters, J. Page, D. Hickman, C. Hook, J. Sanders, ROW 4: T. Flick, D. Seegeis, M. Manns, S. Myers, K. Gib- son, L. Fuist, M. Cron, L. Worthington, ROW 5: C. McKinney, M. Gibson, J. Parker, J. Whitaker, S. Schwanke, D. Scott, A. Stansberry, ROW 6: D. Woudema, M. Smith B. Smith, J. Woudema, K. Flick, C. Shelhart, J. Kruizenga, ROW 7: S. Njuss, G. Zylstra, K. Overby, N. Peterson, R. Rodriguez, T. Stein, S. Campbell, S. Duttlinger. 59 Bavaria Visited! Math Club, under the sole supervision of Mrs. Lennon for the first year, partic- ipated in educational as well as community service activities. They participated in a math contest at St, Joseph ' s College where Doug Ber proved to be success- ful by tying for first place in a strategy game. Other students representing K. V, were June Hayes, Cliff Passuello, Diana Swart, Bruno Kucinas- kas, and Alan Strong. Math Club also sponsored a Math con- test for DeMotte, Wheatfield, and De Motte Christian grade schools. Seven tro- phies, purchased by Math Club, were awarded to the stu- dents. Spanish Club took a trip to Chicago and saw a Flamenco dance. They made a pinata for their Christmas party. They took part in preparing a Spanish meal which turned out to be delicious. Science Club ' s main project for the year was working on and fixing up a wind generator and a solid state converter. German Club en- joyed an active year. They made and pur- chased different types of German cookies. At Christmas, they stud- ied and observed how Germany ' s Christmas differs from our Christmas. Seven German Club members took a trip to Germany. The trip was enjoyed thoroughly by all who attended. KAUFHAUS Rcservic Eisenwaren SCIENCE CLUB ROW 1: S. Yeoman, C. Passuello, B. Kucinaskas, ROW 2: R. Gou- wens, Mr. Plomaratis. GER- MAN CLUB LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Riley, L. Sanders, M. Deerburg, S. Liebbe, P. Kearney, J. Riggle, M. Schweiger, K. Stewart, K. Compton, B. Barton, T. Schmidt, K. Taylor, C. Schultz, T. Higgins, D. Thomas, E. O ' Rourke, B. IntVeld, H. Belstra, S. Zeck, J. Jabaay, B. Long. (A. ) June Hayes supervises the grade school students at a math con- test. (B. ) A few German Club members are ' learning some new words. (C. ) Glen Andrews breaks a pinata. (D. ) Bruno Kucinaskas helps out during a math contest. 1 I IP MATH CLUB ROW 1: K. Holtberg, L. Burnette, D. Swart, S. Holtberg, D. Hirsch, L. Passuello, R. Huhn, ROW 2: K. Stewart, D. Ber, ROW 3: M. Hohner, S. Yeoman, C. Zylstra, R. Boer, J. Hayes, K. Compton, ROW 4: Mis. Lennon,- J. Myers, N. Obara, D. Barton, J. Kruizenga, J. Prohl, ROW 5: J. Walters, J. Bubalo, R. Barker, B. Kucinaskas, J. Stinson, R. Sipkema, D. Duttlinger, C. Passuello, R. Pierce, L. Stewart, A, Strong, C. McKinney, M. Burden, C. Darnell, M. Henning. SPANISH CLUB ROW X: G. Stxuble, D. Hamstra, S. Andree, C. Passuello, ROW 2: K. Gragido, A. Bubalo, M, Morales, C. Deardorff, K. McBride, B. DeKock, C. Darnell, G. Andrews, ROW 3: J. Grube, B. Kramer, L. Kaeb, L. Kirk, T. Bracich, M. Henning, S. Goetz, T. Nesius, D. Barton. Bands Bolster Kougar Spirit About face, for- ward march, and it ' s off to another success- ful year with the KV Band. Mr. Scott direct- ed the bands and put together several con- certs. The matching band boosted team spirit at football games and performed at halftime. Pom Pom Girls and Flag Twirlers added color and flair to half time routines. Pep band raised school spirit by playing at basketball games. All the bands prac- ticed daily at school and sometimes attend- ed extra practices. The Spring and Christ- mas Concerts were spectacular. (A. ) Flag Twirlers do their routine dur- ing half time at a football game. (B. ) Magic hands play the drum. (C. ) A close up look at the tubas. (D. ) The marching band plays the part of the unteachables. (E. ) One, two three, kick! (F. ) Forward March! JAZZ BAND ROW 1: C. Dybcio, R. Barker, J. Jabaay, K. Holtberg, J. Hayes, S. Holtberg, W. Koselke, D. Swart, A. Beckman ROW 2: A. Cooper, S. Cavinder, S. Miller, B. Pruis, R. Gouwens, D. Dresher, D. Hirsh, M. Hammons, R. Peo ROW 3: L, Polo- machak, W. Hebda, J. Stinson, P, Schriefer, V. Koselke, B. Henricks, J. B. Howard ROW 4: T. Polomchak, K. Stalbaum, Mr. Scott PEP BAND ROW 1: M. Murphy, Mr. Scott, D. Howard, B. Bryan, T. Polom- chak, R. Brown ROW 2: D, Swart, C. Ferguson, R. Barker, T. Bracich ROW 3: S. Yeoman, S. Holtberg, J. Hayes, W. Koselke, R. Peo, N. Sipkema ROW 4: C. Dybico, L. Young, M. Stimple ROW 5: B. Newell, D. Ber, D. Bel- ford, D. Hirsh, B. Pruis, T. Ross- manith, H. Orangmeister ROW 6: C. VanKeppel, P. Schriefer, V. Koselke, K. Holtberg, J. Jabaay, S. Compton, R. Gouwens, W. Hebda, I.. Polomchak POM POM GIRLS: ROW 1: K. Beatle, G. Stru- ble , S . J efferson, A . Murphy, L. Sanders, S. Goetz. ROW 2: K. Kammer, D. Jungles, M. Pierson, A. Jones, G. Feldkamp, D. Pal- mer, K. Randall, R. Newell. ROW 3: FLAG CORPS: T. Enright, L. Armstrong, S. Scott, G. Alexander, R. Spurgeon. SYMPHONIC BAND: ROW 1: K. Holtberg, J. Jabaay, D. Thomas, C. Hittle, N. Sipkema, T. Bracich, R. Barker, S. Holtberg. ROW 2: D. Swart, C. Schultz, A. Beckman, W. Koselke, M. Roorda, R. Peo, L. Young, T. Hig- gerson, K. Holst, D. Dybcio, T. Polomchak. ROW 3: Mr. Scott, M. Hammons, R. Gouwens, D. Hirsch, D. Dresher, B. Pruis, J. Stinson, D. Belford, B. Henricks, V. Koselke, P. Schriefer, W. Hebda, S. Compton, L. Polomchak, K. Stal- baum, M. Murphy. Sunshine Society, Kankakee Valley ' s largest and most active club, had a busy year. The new club sponsors, Miss Swartzel and Miss Smith, were a great help. They kept busy by helping in the many activities and organiz- ing different commit- tees. The year began with a Coke and Chip Party for new members. Initation of the new members followed in the usual tradition. The Halloween Party had a new twist this year, Sunshiners dressed up in costumes and sat back to view a scary movie Tales of the Crypt”. A Rock-a-thon was held to raise money for Riley (A. ) The winners are Cheri Gilbert, Kathy Wood, Rhonda Jones, Rose Castle, and Lynn Kaeb. (B. ) Dee Dee Palmer and date dance at the Harvest Ball. (C. ) Miss Swartzel serves punch at the Mother Daughter Salad Bar. (D. ) Sunshiners rock the night away at Rock-a-thon. (E. ) Presi- dent Darlene Seegers wears the crown. (F. ) Guest speaker Louise Brown gives helpful advice for sunshiners Children ' s Hospital. The ever popular Har- vest Dance took place on November 19, turning the cafeteria into a winter-wonder- land. The Mother and Daughter Salad Bar was really fun. The girls enjoyed a fashion show from Lina ' s Bridal Shop. Daddy Date Night held on February 15 was favorable to both the girls and their dads. The year ended with the famous Ideal Lady Tea. Besides attending parties and teas, sun- shiners participated in the District and State Conventions. They could also be seen selling popcorn and candy at football and basketball games. at the Ideal Lady Tea. (G. ) Connie Davis, Darlene See- gers, and Linda Thompson collect roses for their Ideal Ladies. (H. ) Behold the crazy costumes! (I. ) Brenda Hamstra and dad attend Daddy Date Night. (J. ) SSS sponsers Miss Swartzel and Miss Smith (K. ) Ideal Ladies and Sunshine girls have tea in the cafeteria. (L. ) Cheryl Anderson and Brenda Whit- aker get punch bowl ready for the dance. Sunshiners Shine On F.F.A. Carries On Tradition F. F. A. continued to be one of KV ' s most active organizations. They participated in a radio show informing the community of var- ious activities. The annual Chic- ken Barbeque w s enjoyed by all. Officers represented FFA at the state and national conventions. They held their annual Sweet- heart contest on January 8 and crowned Laurie Odle as the ' 77 Sweetheart. FFA also participated in various other activities such as: Turkey Shoct; Slave Auction; Feed Tour; Rollerskating; Bowling; County Sweetheart Contest; Sweet- heart Dance; and Farm Progress Show. (A. ) Ron and Dave get help from Mr. Fos- ter. (B. ) Chicken anyone ? (C. ) FFA Of- ficers and Executive Committee (D. ) A look at the Annual Sweetheart Contest. F.F.A. ROW 1: Mr. Foster, R. Kikkert, B. Stalbaum, R. Hamstra, R. Stalbaum, H. McDaniel, R. Peo, K. Foster, R. Sipkema, D. Harper, G. Recker, S. Grube, J. Musch ROW 2: D. Messer, J. Laster, B. Bricker, B. Hoffman, M. Kingma, C. Schoon, L. Nannenga, L. Roorda, K. Oezer, J. Birkey, T. Mann, J. Nelson, J. Seegers, G. Hamstra, B. Evans, B. Tille- ma, B. Kerkes ROW 3: B. Hamstra, A. Ooms, D. De- Kock, F. Coffer, H. Nelson, K. Hendon, B. Lewis, D. De- Vries ROW 4: K. Ooms, J. Misch, G. Greathouse, M. Harper, J. McDaniel, C. Hoffman, R. Gouwens, G. Berg, B. Berg, S. Jones, D. Strube, P. Synko, B. Mize, B. Murray. 66 Academics For in our hearts ... the dreams are still the same Reflecting A World Of Language (A. ) Paul Conley gives demonstration on how to drink from a cup. (B. ) Mr. Thistle (C. ) Mrs. Gregory shows John Nelson how to write a report. (D. ) Mrs Gregory (E. ) Tammy Orsbum becomes engrossed in Romance novel. ( F. ) Mrs. Hanger (G. ) Miss Swartzell Throughout the study of literature, Spanish, German and grammar, foreign lan- guage and English students be- came more proficient and in- terested in the world as a whole, reflected through liter- ature. As the Spanish and German classes added their third year of instruction, the students learned the language of a dif- ferent land. More films were added to these classes to increase awareness of life in foreign lands. To further their know- ledge, ten German and Spanish students took a trip this year to Bavaria. With the study of German, Spanish and English students obtained a better understand- ing of people in the home, community, nation and world while perfecting their writing skills. (A. ) Kathy Calhoun searches for an im- portant book. (B. ) Mrs. Womelsdorff (C. ) Mrs. Duncan (D. ) Mr. Wortman (E. ) Mr. Osbum (F. ) Today ' s knowledge puts Foreign Language on tape. (G. ) Students study hard in Romance class, (H. ) Pat O ' Rourke learns how to speak German. 69 70 Food, Clothing And Shopping Skills Acquired A Various and unusual outtings sparked students ' interest in Home Ec. classes. Trips taken to Jade East for sampling Chinese foods helped find out about other cultures . New exhibits in Natural Science Museum of Old Fashion and Furniture displays provided enjoyment as well as knowledge . (A.) Mrs. Yeoman (B.) Charlotte Smith and Theresa Rayonec pare potatoes . (C.) Mrs. Zimmer (D.) Mrs. Lippert (E. ) Martin gets the hang of needlepoint. (F.) Miss Cloud (G.) Sue Feleki finishes a seam. (H. ) Sewing machine requires skill. t 0 Ag. Classes Practice Farm Skills The Ag. classes learned the techniques of running a successful farm. Mr. Foster added night classes for the local farmers to relate new farming information. Agriculture classes offered a lab situation for practicing learned farming knowledge . (A. ) Mr. Foster (B. ) Dave Whitaker and Keith Allen discuss their Ag, work (C, ) Charles Patrick chisels in woodworking . (D.) Mr. Hummel (E.) Mr. Thureanos (F.) Mr. Hershman (G.) Mr. Runk (H.) John Nelson draws his future house plans. (I.) Mr. Hine History And Students Relate History stimulates students to work together on debate teams and to look into court affairs. Teachers relating to students show how important it is to participate in comm unity, state, and world affairs. (A.) Mr. Bolka (B.) Mr. Lewis (C.) Mr. Belich (D. ) Mary Gulbransen gets a little help from Mr . Lewis on her government. (E.) Mr. Sakel (F.) Mr. Rich tries to help Connie Myers to understand more about History . Art Traits Applied c Line, balance, repetition, texture, perspective and color combinations are the traits of good art learned by art students . Students applied what they learned to projects such as design, pottery, painting, drawing and weaving. New teachers , Mrs . Miller and Mr . Cook , along with Mrs. Myers developed a humanities class. This class served to provide advanced Art and English credit. (A.) Mr. Cook (B.) Mrs. Miller (C.) Mr. Scott (D.) Mr. Warton (E.) Laurie Homeier works on a craft project. (F. ) Mrs. Myers (G.) Mrs. Myers throws a pot ' 1 on the wheel. 73 Discovery In Math Algebra and Geometry pupils discovered: answers were not e- nough, proofs do exist, and equa- tions don ' t always prove to be e- qual. Those headed for college bat- tled with Trigonometry and Cal- culus while other math students figured percentages. The path seemed hard, yet the basic ideas learned in math classes are used everyday. (A. ) Mrs. Lennon (B. ) Sue L ' Huillier works an Algebra problem. (C. ) Mr. Lea (D. ) Students get really interested in Math (E. ) Mr. Taylo (F. ) Mr. Abbring (G. ) Mr. Til- lema Minutes Study Hall provided those extra minutes to complete un- finished homework. For some students the period was just time to take a snooze or to get in on the latest gossip. (A. ) During the fall of the year, stu- dents enjoy the sunshine. (B. ) Mrs. Kennedy (C. ) Loretta Martin and Mar- lene Williams catch up on the last minute gossip. (D. ) Now Jack! (E. ) Julie LaCosse tries to finish her Modem Biology. (F. ) Special Ed. students get extra help. (G. ) Mr. Oliver. 75 ' ■jp t � m Achievement In Science Science students strived to achieve an understanding of Biology, Chemistry, and Phy- sics principles. The know- ledge varied from students learning how mold grows to the study of the anatomy of a Pig. Along with daily class work, students went outside to study insects. They also learned to identify and clas- sify insects. To help with the Science program this year at KV, three Science teachers joined the staff: Mrs. Waggoner and Miss Montgomery, along with Mr. Lea who also taught math. (A. ) Mr. Plomaritis (B. ) Elaine Long- streth studies the dissection of her pig. (C. ) Mr. Helms (D. ) Examining the parts of a worm. (E. ) Mr. Risinger (F. ) Miss Montgomery (F. ) Mrs. Waggoner. Using The Library The library is always a good place to further an edu- cation. More students are using the library than before, said Miss Smith. But infla- tion has hit the library this year. With the help of the audi- ovisual equipment, students got the real picture of things. (A. ) Miss Smith (B. ) Mrs. Kurdelak (C. ) Jim Wallace and Mr. Hartzler talk over ideas for the yearbook. (D. ) ROW 1: Kathy Rammer, Aleta Stansberry, Pam Schroeder, ROW 2: Heidi Mason, Tammy Cook, Kim Cook, Theresa Dowell, ROW 3: Joe Bubalo, Joy Prohl, Linda Thompson. (E. ) John Nelson adds finishing touches to report. ( F. ) Mr. Hartzler (G. ) Robbin Devine tries to figure out her schedule. 77 Coordination And Cooperation In P.E. Students in P.E. learned to get along with others in the locker room and during acti- vities. Everything from Ping- Pong and Volleyball to Camp- ing and Golfing stressed co- ordination and cooperation. Coordination and cooper- ation helped the students to become aware of the advan- tages of knowing and caring for their bodies. (A. ) Miss Groet (B. ) Carol and Connie learn to use their first-aid. (C. ) Mr. Bonham was voted favorite teacher. (D. ) Marilyn Stimple (E. ) Mr. Flick (F. ) Miss Burham (G. ) Mr. Bonham (H. ) Mr. McEwan (I. ) Jim Misch gets the bounce touch. Communications For The Future Mrs. Fritch and Mr, Hale stressed the accuracy of work, not speed in typing classes. Students quickly learned that concentration was the key to accuracy. A business bulletin board displayed emphasis of important areas for develop- ment. Accounting and Data Pro- cessing provided a challenge to business oriented students and furthered office education. (A. ) Mr. Hale (B. ) Mr. Walden (C. ) Students get down to work in second year typing. (D. ) Mike Gill (E. ) Mr. Sheppard (F. ) Mrs. Fritch teaches Mike Gill to use a copy machine. (G. ) Mrs. Fritch 79 KV ' s main office, always a scene of frenzied activity, continued in that tra- dition during 1976-77. Several changes ap- peared this year. A new copy machine en- abled teachers and students to work with clearer copies and also provided repro- duction from books to increase the qualtiy of teaching materials. KV’s Main Office — A Hub Of Activity While the new ma- chine was a boom for most, it led to many frustrations on the part of office staff to meet the demands placed on the new equipment. Stiffer attendance and tardy procedures took effect during 1976-77. These were generally hailed as being effective and needed innvoations. (A. ) Wayne Ryska, principal (B. ) Janet McCluggage, Mr. Ryska ' s secretary (C. ) Wayne Crawford, Asst, principal (D. ) Mary Burden answers the phone. (E. ) Dale Hamacher, athletic director (F. ) Jane Stimple, Guidance sec. (G. ) Phebe Klapp, treasurer. 80 Middle School Plans Advance Superintendent Paul Scamihom and the School Corpora- tion continued making plans for the greatly needed Middle School which would alleviate overcrowded condi- tions at KV. Plans for the new facility were approv- ed and bids were ex - cep ted in January. Mr. Scamihom, and the Board worked with architects to de- sign a school which would incorporate teacher and commun- ity ideas of a school within a school . KV guidance counselors continued to serve both stu- dents and staff. Mrs. Traster guided sen- iors toward gradua- tion and career plan- ning while also scheduling 9th grade. Miss Richards on helped 7th and 8th graders make a smoother transition from life in the ele- (A. ) Paul Scamihom, super- intendent (B. ) Rod Rich, guidance (C. ) Board of Edu- cation: (D. ) Crystal Bailey, Carol Deardorff, Karen Fro- mentary schoon, the hustle bustle of KV education. Mr. Rich provided guidence for grades 10th and 11th. In spite of the large flow of students into the office, the staff continued to give meaningful class and personal coun- seling to all KV mem- bers. man, Linda Brown (E. ) Mary Lou Traster, guidance (F. ) Carolyn Richardson, guid- ance. 81 Our Unsung Heroes KV ' s cooks, cus- todians, bus drivers and nurse are often the unsung heroes. They contributed in many ways to the day by day routine of our school. At one time or another most everyone sought out Mr. Wood for help with a jammed lock- er; bus drivers served beyond the call of duty plowing through icy, snow covered roads; the cooks created nu- tritious meals for the hot lunch line and continued to provide the ala carte favor- ites. Many an ill KV student came to know the supportive aid of our nurse, Mrs. Becker. (A. ) After a hard day at school students rush to the buses. (B. ) Mr. Ketchum (C. ) Mrs. Becker (D. ) Sharon Salyer, Aria Myers, Leroy Jablonski , John Arm- strong (E. ) J.B. Howard en- joys his lunch. (F. ) Carolyn Cornet, Madelyn Stalbaum, Veronica Kisylia, Rita Rhoads, Jennie Horton, Viola Schroedor, Earice Bricker, Shirley Ketchum, Lauda Whited, Mary Craw- ford, Beulah Ferguson. We ' d sing and dance ... forever and a day 84 Favorite Pastimes Favorite pastimes of students at KV in- cluded: listening to the radio, stereo and to tapes, talking on a C. B. or on the tele- phone, going to par- ties, riding around town with a few stops to the Pizza King or the Bowling Alley, having bubble gum blowing contests, go- ing to the movies or even waiting for the arrival of Dairy Queen. But not even Bob Kaper could sur- vive without sleep. But remember that at 11:00 the streets and parking lots clear- ed for the new curfew law. A few of us dar- ing to stay out later were soon told to move on by the local and state policemen. Having our thrills for one night and not want- ing to be jail birds we quickly and quietly moved on. Finally getting home we had enough time to cram for a test and still get in a few hours sleep. Our teachers wonder- ed why we did so poor- ly on tests soon learn- ed that we stayed out too late the night be- fore. Dairy Queen (A. ) Shari Zeck and Candy Manns catch up on the latest news in their own pri- vate place, including stairways. (B. ) BethBozell, Pat Courtney, and Donna Kaluf eat a fast lunch in a pleasing atmosphere even if it is at school . (C. ) Jim Wallace, a harrier, takes a breather away from track by riding on his motorcycle. (D. ) Candy Manns, Lisa Cheever and Karen Holtberg ride the horsies in Freedom Park. (E. ) Bob Kaper snuggles up with his pillow. (F. ) They caught me! exclaims Tara Nesius as Brenda Moolenaar pretends to give a traffic violation. (G. ) What is it going to be? Surely a STRIKE. (H. ) Karen Holtberg thinks that Strawberry Sundae looks so good that she actually wants to pick off a strawberry on the Coming Soon Sign in DeMotte. (I. ) Scott Green relaxes to some music on his stereo. (J. ) Dan Marquardt awaits the big fish. 85 Kougars Enjoy Leisure Life Not all time was to be spent studying for tests, competing in sports or partici- pating in other such school activities. Other things were to be done and seen. Old cars alone did not make student life. It took other activities such as jobs, sports, school organizations or clubs, dances and school work itself. Dances and school organizations helped to take the students ' minds off school cur- riculum and gave them something new and fun to do. By the time the weekends rolled around, many had al- ready made plans for how they were going to spend their time. Some took short trips, others went to see movies, visited, or just hotrodded around town. Al- though their ideas were good, many people could be found doing things of leisure, and taking life easy. Many just settled down to watch T. V. or listen to Ted Nu ' gent Kiss , and Wild Cherry on their stereos. New bands with new sounds were being heard and en- joyed by all. ■Hppaa (A) Pete Bahnerth takes a breather from strenuous A. V. work. (B) Stonewood Fox poses before Pep Club Dance. (C) Ron Peo and Ken Foster shakedown a seventh grader for his lunch money. (D) Ken Foster rakes in the dough. (E) Mike Hendon warms up on guitar before the Christmas Dance. (F) Rod Nesius shows his moves on the dance floor. (G) Sheila Bricker and Keith Conley enjoy slow music of Stonewood Fox. (H) Ted Ritchie has different views of life. 87 Is Your Hobby Cars? We felt that since a number of KV stu- dents were interested in antique cars and trucks that this topic should appear in our yearbook. Students struggled many long and hard hours re- building these cars. Students conquered their doubts about restoring what some considered a piece of junk. Congratulations on making a part of our history come back to life! Students who bought a new car took pride in making their cars also a part of our country ' s history. Those monthly pay- ments meant sacri- ficing some extra- curricular activities. The Seniors voted for the girl and the guy with the neatest and the junkiest cars. Sharell Miller and Dave Hamstra won by a large margin for the neatest car award. There wasn ' t a doubt that Cindy Zylstra and Ron Peo won the award for the junkiest. The students who took the time to en- hance the beauty of an automobile did just that. 88 (A. ) H. McDaniel ' s ' 51 Chevy and Tara Nesius ' 49 Chevy show their determi- nation. (B. ) K. Oezer, D. Seegers, J. Nelson, and H. Nelson are proud. (C. ) The Chink- mobile . (D. ) Here we go! We ' ll have it fixed in no time. (E, ) How about a cruz around the school? (F, ) Fly Me! says H, Nel- son ' s bird. (G. ) I ' m proud of my car; at least it gets me around! (H. ) The Grillwork is all shined up. (I. ) R. bumper has been through some times. 89 The worst winter in 9 years struck not just in Jasper County but across the U.S. On January 26, school dismissed after lunch due to drifting heavy snow. School didn ' t resume until February 7. A total of eleven and a half days were canceled because of the snow, energy crisis and malfunction of a boiler , making life more enjoyable for some students , but for others it proposed many problems . Hazardous driving conditions delayed people getting to and from their jobs or even shopping. Many truck drivers and travelers using 1-65, stuck in snow drifts , spent the night in their automobiles until help arrived. I- 65 closed for 3 days because the snow plows couldn ' t get through . After the snow relinquished, the fun began back at school. During lunch or even between classes students rushed to the court yards to protect their territory. A sneak attack was quite common. Although students suffered colds and runny noses they all said it was worth it. (A. ) A gigantic storm in the making advances toward school. (B.) Departing into the awsome blizzard visibility was near zero . ( C . ) Looking on the bright side there was fun in the snow. (D.) Pete Bahnerth takes careful aim . (E . ) Pete and Andrea dry off after successfully defending their territory. (F.) One last sneak attack is taken before the bell. 1 T f-jbJ r % 92 Cross Country At Its Best The 1976-77 Cross Country team ' ran their best season in KV history. Their stamina and will power drove them to put forth their best effort at each and every meet. This proved to be a very powerful weapon. Even with the many frustrations which surfaced throughout the season, the desire for perfection remained close at hand. The Kougar team finished with a 12-7 record in duel meets . They accomplished a fifth place finish in the North Newton Invitational, third in their own invitational, third in conference , and eleventh at sectional. The credit for this excellent record goes mainly to the summer long running of 500 miles . Six boys participated in this , with four of them doing it for their second year. Seniors Rusty Pierce, Don Duttlinger, Ken Foster, and Dave Hamstra, along with underclassmen Dennis Seegers, Steve Zylstra, Don Hirsch, and Virgil Barker consistently placed well. Cross Country: ROW 1: Virgil Barker, Dave Hamstra, Doug Ber, Dennis Seegers, Don Hirsch. ROW 2: Coach Tom Bolka, Ken Foster, Rusty Pierce, Don Duttlinger, Alan Burnett, Steve Zylstra, Coach Tom Risinger. (A. ) The starter raises the gun to begin another race. (B. ) On your mark, get set, go! (C.) Steve Zylstra finishes his grueling test of endurance. (D. ) Dan Myers hangs in there. (E. ) Coach Risinger clocks the time of our boys coming in. (F. ) Don Duttlinger and Dennis Seegers strive to overtake opponent . (G . ) Dennis Seegers finishing a successful run. (H. ) 500 and 1000 mile club: Ken Foster, Don Duttlinger, Do n Hirsch, Dennis Seegers, Virgil Barker, Jeff Wallace. 93 Spikers Dig Volleyball Hard practice, individual effort, and team determination proved to be the secret of the 1976-77 Volleyball team. The Spikers defended the sectional title and won for the fourth year straight. Ms. Burnham, coaching for her first year, learned as much from the team as they did from her . New strategies and plays helped the Spikers produce a successful season. The Spikers fought hard and gained their first conference championship. Kim Watt, Cindy Schoon, and Jackie Kingma received the honor of being elected to the All Conference team. Jill Blaszczyk was voted the Most Valuable Player and Jackie Kingma received the award for serving the most points of the season. The Junior Varsity, coached by Mr. Hine, steadily improved as the season progressed. The Spikers aroused pride, spirit, and respect from all who watched them play . 94 , - -1 V Varsity Volleyball team: ROW 1: B. Mahieu, V. Robbins, G. Zylstra, S. Nuss, T. Nesius, K. Watt. ROW 2: Coach Hine, Coach Burnham, R. Sullivan, C. Schoon, C. Zylstra, J. Kingma, M. Stimple, S. Yeoman, manager. (A. ) Andrea Jones returns the ball. (B. ) Kelly Konovsky and Mary Jane Stimple use teamwork as Andrea Frazier watches . ( C . ) The Spikers discuss a new strategy during a time out. (D.) Rhonda Sullivan and Cindy Schoon block a spike. (E. ) Kim Watt gets into action with Jackie Kingma waiting to help. (F. ) Tara Nesius sets the ball for a spike. (G. ) Cindy Schoon gives it all she has. (H. ) The Kougar bench watches patiently. (I.) Jill Blaszczyk spikes the ball. 95 Gridiron Motto: Never Say Die!” The 1976 Kougar football team offered one of the most exciting seasons ever played at KV. Although the young team started out poorly, they later finished to win 3 of the last 5 games. Most players agree, I V played their best game at Lowell. Ahead by 13 points at the half, Lowell retired to their lockers an aroused team. The Kougars were not downed yet, however, and Dave Harp- er came back to score 2 touchdowns in a row. The ex- tra points were also good, to put the Kougars ahead 16-13. In the last seconds of the game, Lowell scored on a pass, making the final score 22-16. The team posted a 3-7 ef- fort, which tied the previous year ' s mark. 96 (A) Injuries plague the team. (B) Kougars stop ' em on the 4th down. (C) In pursuit: McGuire on the tackle. (D) The offense readies for the signal. (E) Hustle was a big part of KV defense. (F) The team prays for a win. (G) Kougar team on the sack. (H) J. Smith on the run. ROW 1: Pendergrass, McGuire, Drangmeister, Conley, Kearney, Smith, Hoiseth, McGuire, McDan- iel, Taylor, Wallace, Willoughby, Hamstra; ROW 2: Springsteen, Smith, Froman, Droeske , Myers, Patrick, Kordys, Richie, Wilson, Kruizenga, Kearney, Van Swol; ROW 3: Smith, Kaper, Seegers, Leibbe, Harper, Nesius, Streveler, Morrison, Conley, Scott, Kruizenga, Beckman; ROW 4: Coach Cook, Coach lea, Schultz, Stein, Murphy, Smith, Spurgeon, Furst, Przybylski , Willoughby, Van Schepen, Howard, Coach Maple , Coach Perkins. 97 KV Captures NWHC Title! Ends Season, 14 - 6 . Excitement, thrills, and heart -stopping action were the results put forth by the 1976-77 Kougar Varsity bas- ketball team. Throughout the year, the Kougars defeated team after team. With one of their tallest squads in years, the Kougars ended regular season play with a 14-6 record. Seven of those fourteen wins came against conference foes such as Rensselaer and North New- ton. The capturing of all of the conference games gave our Kougars the title of North- west Hoosier Conference Champs. Other notable wins came against supposedly stronger teams. In the last game of the season, on the home floor, fans saw the Kougars maul Hammond Gavit by a score of 81-66. The 76-77 season made us proud as Kougar-backers. Varsity Basketball: Ron Joseph, Craig Kock, LaVaine Murphy, DonDuttlin- Froman, KentBierma, Rick Systma, ger, Tim Blaszczyk, Dennis See gers. Dan Myers, Coach Miiller; Dave De- (A. ) Depth on the bench helped the team out alot. (B. ) Rick Systma shoots for a point. (C. ) Don Duttlinger takes a shot. (D. ) Dave DeKock scrambles for a rebound. (E. ) Trapped, Don Duttlin- ger looks for help. CHEERLEADERS: Sheryl Sullivan, Dee Hendon, Darcy Green, Marg Duttlinger, Sheila Bricker, Laurie Odle. 99 Struggling Team Improves Record The lb-11 Kougar JV bas- ketball squad saw disappoint- ments as well as victories through the course of their season. One of the team ' s wins in particular was the game against Kouts. In this non- conference tangle, the Kougars felt anguish and anxiety as they made mistakes only to come back with a recovery. In the final seconds of the game, Brian Pruis, after hav- ing committed an almost fatal foul to the team, sunk a bas- ket to put the Kougars ahead by a point. The disbelieving Kouts Mustangs never caught up, however, and the JV squad went on to win, 44-43. The JV team upped the pre- vious year’s mark by racing to an 8-11 record. JV Basketball: ROW 1-Tim Blasyzyck, Jim Wallace, A1 Burnette, Paul Conley, John Hook, Paul Moolenaar, Mark Worthington, Kent Bierma; ROW 2-Bob Kaper, Scott Green, Dave Grube, Jerry Furst, Curt Schoon, Brian Pruis, Rod Nesius, Coach Flick. 100 (A. ) Scott Green fights for the tip-off (B. ) Avoiding the trap, Rod Nesius passes off. (C. ) There ' s a shot and KV scrambles for the rebound. (D. ) Playing pressure defense, Green and Nesius block a would-be shooter. (E. ) Team support aided the JV squad in its vic- tories. JV CHEERLEADERS: Candy Manns, Tracy McCluggage, Sue L ' Huillier, Val- orie Stansberry, Sue Fraley. 101 A Season Of Teamwork And Pride The Girls’ Basketball team showed their strength again this year by having a winning season of 13-6. With a strong returning line-up, they fought their way to another sectional victory, which gave them the honor to advance to regional. But they settled for a second place in conference. The girls ' varsity obtained the priviledge of playing be- foi ' e the boys’ varsity game on Dec. 10, 1976. This game be- came the first in IHSAA his- tory. The team didn’t possess one outstanding player, but worked as a well balanced team of 12. This consistency throughout the team bettered their skills in many ways. 102 Varsity Team: ROW 1: Marilyn Stimple, Rhonda Sullivan, Cindy Zylstra, Cindy Schoon, Jill Blaszczyk, Jackie Kingma. ROW 2: Coach Ron Hine, Vickie Robbins, Shannon Miller, Kim Watt, Betty Mahieu, Tara Ne si us, Carol VanKeppel, Mr. Hamacher, Asst. Coach Donna Burnham, Mr. Ryska, Manager Shari Zeck. — w . 1 n m- ' £- f i ! a? L j ' J. V. Team: ROW 1: Dawn David, Kathy Pierce, Connie Vander- Molen, Joy Prohl, Gail Zylstra, Roberta Barker, Kathy Kammer. ROW 2: Ellen Conley, Kathy Olis, Cindy Darnell, Suzanne VanOort, Chris VanMeerten, Patti Cap ouch, Michelle Pierson, Coach Donna Burnham . (A. ) Joy Prohl stretches for the tip. (B. ) Kim Watt bags one. (C. ) Coach Bum- ham illustrates a new play during a time out. (D. ) Jackie Kingma receives a few quick pointers from Coach Hine. (E. ) Cindy Schoon looks to pass to open man. (F. ) Kathy Pierce makes her way down court. (G. ) Cindy Zylstra shoots above the defenders. (H. ) Joy Prohl and Kathy Kammer ready themselves for a rebound. (I). Kim Watt puffs a point from the charity line . 103 The 1976-77 Matmen fin- ished their season with a 5-3 record. The wrestlers com- pleted an exciting season by placing second in sectional, fourth in conference, and sixth at the Chesterton Invita- tional. Outstanding wrestlers this year were Doug Ber who took first in sectional and at Ches- terton. Doug also accomplish- ed the most reversals. Larry Stein pinned the most men and took conference and sectional championships. Jeff Wills cap- tured a first at sectional, in which Tim Kearney placed second. Pat Kearney, George Kruizenga, and John Smith received the awards for most take-downs. The J. V. team practiced and wrestled alongside the varsity as they learned holds and techniques. They also provided the varsity with much spirit and backing. I had a very young team this season. I wrestled 7-8 sophomore -freshmen all sea- son. I lost some very talented seniors, but next year ' s team looks very promising with 13 lettermen returning, said Coach Lea. Matmen Pin Opponents (A. ) A little s;ipport from the bench always helps. (B. ) A few last pointers . . . (C. ) A matman takes his oppo- nent. (D. ) Devin McGuire is checked for injury during a match. (E. ) George Kruizenga has the advantage over his opponent during a bout in the section- al. (F. ) John Smith puts a hold on his competitor. (G. ) Doug Ber ' s hand is raised in victory. (H. ) Tim Kearney proves his skill over his adversary. Wrestling Team: ROW 1: Manager K. McDaniel, S. Kearney, T. Prohl, D, Shields, J. Smith, R. Heffner, S. Liebbe, B. Willoughby, T. Kearney, P. Kearney, G. Ber, D. McGuire. ROW 2: Coach Maple, K, Patrick, B. Van Schepen, J. B. Howard, L. Stein, J. Wills, G. Kruizenga, D. Ber, Manager L. Martin, Coach Lea. 105 106 Tracksters Run Away With Honors The boys track team ran their way through an exciting season ending it with a 3-3 record. They also finished first in the Lowell relays , third in the Bi- County, third in the Rensselaer relays, third in conference, and eighth at sectional. Thirteen boys became eligible for sectional with LaVaine Murphy, Rusty Pierce, Jim Wallace, and Charlie Scott qualifying for regional . The team broke or tied 9 of 15 records. Charlie Scott received the Most Valuable Runner and Jim Stinson received the Most Improved . The girls finished with a 10-1 record, a first in conference, and fifth at sectional. They broke 3 conference records and 9 school records . The girls qualified eleven for sectional with Jean VanKeppel, Kim Watt, Gail Zylstra, and Cindy Schoon advancing to regional. Jackie Kingma and Kim Watt became the Most Valuable with Coach Burnham receiving Coach of the Year . Varsity-- Track : ROW Is Yeoman, Rossmanith, Hirsch, Wallace, Barker, Jackson, Patzschke. ROW 2: Wills, Morrison, Conley, Hoiseth, Davis, Wallace, Myers, Foster. ROW 3: Coach Risinger, Cavinder, Blaszczyk, Furst, Nesius, Seegers, McClugage, Springsteen, Brown, Coach Belich. (A.) Rusty Pierce hurdles over another obstacle in his run to victory. (B. ) Co- captains: Kim Watt, Betty Mahieu, Dawn Jungles , and Kathy Lageveen happily accept the conference trophy. (C. ) Jackie Kingma reaches for more distance in her jump. (D.) LaVaine Murphy and Charlie Scott, a winning combination in the 880 relay. (E. ) Pain and agony is a part of every runner ' s life as shown in Kim Watt ' s face. (F. ) That blue ribbon is only 2 miles away. (G. ) Don Duttlinger and Don Hirsch go all out for the lead. (H. ) Kim Watt displays her record breaking skill in the shot put. (1. ) Jim Stinson puts his heart in the 440 . ( J . ) Betty Mahieu hurdles her way past opponent. (K. ) Determination proves important to Gail Zylstra in the mile . Girls Track: ROW 1: Capouch, Dunn, DeKock, Stimple, Flick, Darnell, Pierson, Jungles, Hendon, Haring. ROW 2: Duttlinger, Stimple, Zylstra, Pierce, Nuss, Nesius, Lagaveen, Mahieu, Duttlinger, Barker. ROW 3: Coach Burnham, Koselke, Watt, Kingma, Sullivan, Schoon, Zylstra, VanKeppel, Holland, Belstra, Robbins . 107 Young Teams Prove Able The year of 1977 was one of rebuilding for the Kougar baseball team . With only three returning lettermen, Coach Cook worked his young team to a respectable record. The youngness of the team was evident as five freshmen dressed varsity throughout the season. The baseball team was also coached by A1 Shepard. As was the problem of the baseball team, so was the problem of the 1977 Kougar golf team. Coach Leo Hummel started out with a young team , consisting mostly of sophomores . Through the season, the starting five varied, and the team finished with an average that was above par. 108 VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM- -FRONT ROW, L to R: D. Wilson, F. Rozhon , D . Capouch , R . Owens , M . Overby ; SECOND ROW : C . Passuello, D. Howard, D. Watt, J. Kordys, M. Molon, J. Sherman; THIRD ROW: Coach Cook, J. Seegers, B. Kaper, B. Jonkman, C. Froman . (A. ) Pete Bahnerth puts for par. (B. ) Ralph Owens concentrates on the ballgame. (C.) Mike Van Keppel practices his drive. (D.) KV slugger Dean Wilson ties into one . (E. ) Frank Rozhon warms up. (F. ) Dave Kingma drives . • ' •■•• :• • ..- • c V. . . w-: -,- ; i ' • , • 7 7 7 - , ■ v CROSS COUNTRY (Note: Low score _ vins) KY 24 18 ■- Wastville ISCT ik West Centr; 28- • North Newto 29 Kouts 5 River Forests ) Boone Grove North White OPP Ifej ' WWAKEti 15 1 West Central 50 30 Washington Twp. 25 47 Rensselaer 16 21 North Judson 38 25 Hebron 30 15 Lowell 50 38 South Newton 40 31 Tri- County ' 24 22 Knox p ' 33 29 South Central 26 40 Hanover Central 20 5th KV Invitational 7th N. Newton Invitational 3rd Tw ' in Lakes Invitational 11th N.W. 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Eveston Risner DeYoung ' s Liquors Liquors - Cordials - Wines Cold Beer to go Receptions - Parties 120 N. Main St. Hebron Ind . Phone 996-4661 motor VALET Valley Construction Excavating Dredging Clearing P.O. Box 137 Wheatfield, Indiana 46392 Strickland ' s TV Authorized Zenith Dealer DeMotte, Ind. 46320 ' We Service What We Sell ' PH. 987-2636 132 133 CHEVROLET Todd Funeral Home Inc. Sales . Incorporat DeMotte, Ind. Phone 987-2323 The Roorda Furniture Co and ATs Upholstery Shop Hillside Shopping Center DeMotte, Indiana 46310 Ph. (219) 987-2623 Gene ' s Wall Floor Cover in ‘ m DeMotte, Indiana 46310 Ph. (219) 987-2525 Specialists in Engraving Trophies 310 North Main Crown Point, Indiana 46307 Jackson Monuments Your local Rock of Ages Rensselaer, Indiana factor Builder iventiona. Phone .Wheatfield Wiggs ARCO Service Wheatfield, Ihd Ph. 956i374-K Schultz Auto Sales Ph. (219) 987-3700 DeMotte, Indiana Fieldhouse Ford Sales a In The Heart of Southlake Mall DeMotte, Ind. Ph. 987-2500 USED CARS Central Garage Wheatfield, Ind.%392 “ DEVOTED TO BETTER LIVING THROUGH COOPERATION V Seruing Farm and Home Grain Marketing Feed - Fertilizer - Seed Petroleum - Building Supplies - L-P Gas C hemicals - Appliances - Tires Plumbing and Heating 1 Air Conditioners Ted ' s jewelry Diamonds - Watches - Jewelry Jewelry in its Entirety Your Quality Jeweler Expert Watch and Jewelry Repairs Blue Bird Diamonds Rings Orange Blossom Diamond Rings 409 E. Commerical Ave. Lowell, Ind. 46356 JASPER IgJ COUNTY FARM BUREAU CO-OP Kankakee Valley Post - News DeMotte IGA Foodliner USDA Choice Meats Garden Fresh Produce In Store Bakery Decorated Cakes our Specialty 987-2456 Your Weekly newspaper Rensselaer Republican Your Daily Newspaper Fertilizer, Chemicals and Seed Corn Harold Budde, Mgr. 828-4161 Rensselaer - Roselawn Pleasant Ridge - Kerseg Tefft -Benton County Branches- Fowler - Boswell Foresman Switch , Sohigro Service Company State Farm Insurance Companies Rodric W. Huber - Agent P.O. Box 175 1031 Halleck Drive Hillside Shopping Center DeMotte, Indiana 46310 Office: 987-4437 Res: 956-2789 Like a good neighbor State Farm is there. Raders Standard Service Tune Ups - Tires, Batteries Self Service - U Hauls DeMotte, Indiana Phone (219) 987-2921 The Ewart Agency Insurance of all kinds P.O. Box 427 DeMotte, Indiana This Week in Kankakee Valley Post News A weekly newspaper dedicated to serving the interests of the community For Information Dial: 987-5111 Kouts Cabinets Kouts , Indiana 46347 Our Specialty: Custom Kitchens Counter Tops Appliances Pennville -Quaker Maid - Merillat 766-3689 138 139 • I Sickinger ' s Jewelry 314 E. Commericial Ave. Lowell, Indiana Precious Gifts For Precious People Diamonds Watches Jewelry Class Rings James Sickinger xi- .. _ SPEED EQUIPMENT WORLD OF DEMOITE ALL MAJOR LINES OF SPEED AND CUSTOM EQUIPMENT OPEN 9 TO 9 WEEKDAYS 9 TO 6 SATURDAYS JR. TOPPEN Owner R. R. 1. BOX 7 DEMOTTE, IND. 46310 (219) 987-3200 a Your Local Pharmacy Here To Serve You Phone 987- 2971 141 Patrons Alberta ' s Beauty Center DeMotte Advanced Agriculture, Inc. DeMotte Bob ' s Hairport DeMotte Baums Bridge Restaurant Kouts Big Mack C.B. Sales DeMotte Brook Motor Sales Rensselaer Calumet Trucking Wheatfield Century 21, Larger Reality, Inc. Lowell Cheever ' s Garage DeMotte Chet ' s Place San Pierre Claus sen Equipment Rensselaer Claussen Floral Shop Kouts Corner Grill Rennsselaer Country Closet Hebron D.J. Septic Service San Pierre Davis Store Lowell DeMotte Office Supply DeMotte DeMotte Police Department DeMotte DeMotte True Value Hardware DeMotte Doelling Paint Wallpaper, Inc. Valparaiso Ernest R. Beaver, M.D. Rensselaer Eveston Risner DeMotte Falvey ' s Store for Men Valparaiso First Federal Savings Loan Association Valparaiso Fouse ' s General Market Leroy Gambies Pizza (Scotties Place) Rensselaer Garling Camper MFG Wheatfield Heritage Office Products Rensselaer Hoover House Furniture Carpet Rensselaer Howard ' s Body Shop DeMotte J H Tire Center Hebron J S Processors Distributors DeMotte Jackson Monuments Rensselaer Jasper County Roofing Kniman Kellmer ' s Barber Shop Wheatfield Ken ' s Lonzo Wheatfield Kiger ' s Kafe Rennselaer Kenny ' s Shoes (Southlake Mall) Merrillville Kleen Flo Filters Wheatfield Larry ' s Shoe Repair Rensselaer Leroy Service Station Leroy Long ' s Gift Shop Rensselaer Lowell Auto Supply Lowell Lowensteins Valparaiso Lowe ' s T.V. Sales Service DeMotte Lucas Pharmacy, Inc. Rensselaer Margies Country Curls Fair Oaks Mid -Town True Value Hardware Lowell Mutual Savings Loan Lowell O ' Neil Dairy Thayer Porter County Farm Bureau CO-OP Valparaiso Patrons R B Liquors R.W. Company Rafferty ' s Restaurant Stand Recker Bros. Vegetable Stand Robbins Grocery Ron Tim ' s Body Shop Russell Jewelry School House Inn Schultz Family Store Steffen ' s Jewelry Sue ' s Beauty Shop The Knoll The Toggery Three Wishes Tiny ' s Super Market (Postma ' s) Town . Country Garden Center Tot ' s Toggery Tractor Supply Company Trail Tree Inn Tri-Creek Lumber Inc. TSC Franchise Tudor ' s Shoes Valparaiso Office Supply Van Oort ' s Windmill Inn Von Toble ' s Lumber Mart Whitey ' s Barber Shop WLCL FM Radio Woodworth Insurance Wright ' s Inc . Wheatfield Valparaiso Rensselaer DeMotte Wheatfield DeMotte Rensselaer Wheatfield Rensselaer Rensselaer DeMotte Crown Point Lowell Valparaiso DeMotte Rensselaer Rensselaer Rensselaer Rensselaer Lowell Rensselaer Rensselaer Valparaiso DeMotte Valparaiso Crown Point Lowell Rensselaer Rensselaer We would like to thank all those who so generously donated to the 1977 Kougar Pride making it possible that we, the students, can look back and remember our high school years . See Staff Work The Kougar Pride en- larged its staff this year in hopes of being more crea- tive and with more help the deadlines would be met faster and with more ease. Six members of the staff and advisor, Mrs. Duncan, went to Quincy College for a yearbook workshop August 1-4. They won an award for having the best opening section of a yearbook while they were there. Struggling to meet dead- lines, writing last minute copy that didn ' t fit, and thinking up headlines became the task of the staff. Before long everyone knew what was expected of them, and be- gan working on it. Many thanks to Mrs. Duncan, who always helped when we needed her most. Also, thanks to Pat Linde - man, our representative, and Mr. Hartzler, photo- graphy advisor. A. Kougar Pride Staff. B. Jeanne Van- Keppel sorts pictures and Sue Nuss draws a layout. C. Cindy Worthington looks on as Joy Kruizenga sets formatt. D. Sue Feleki types her copy. E. Staff members present the plaque they won at camp to Mr. Ryska. F. Joy Prohl hands out yearbooks at the yearbook signing party. 144 Awards! Awards! Awards! The KV fall and winter sports banquets proved successful for both the parents and the athletes . The meal prepared reminded one of grandmother ' s Thanksgiving dinner. Guest speaker at the fall banquet, Mr. Les Thornton, spoke on the subject of pride in one ' s self . A great many athletes received awards as a result of the great accomplishments in bringing home many titles and trophies . Those attending felt much pride and honor for both the school and the athletes . ROW 1 : Rhonda Sullivan - track all conf . ; Cindy Schoon - VB all conf . , BB all conf . , best free throw, track all conf. ; LaVaine Murphy - FB offensive back and defensive lineman o f the year, BB best free throw; Rick Systma - BB all conf. , MVP, best field goal, most rebounds, over 1,000 career points; Kim Watt - VB all conf. , BB all conf. , track all conf. , Gail Zylstra - most improved, track all conf. ; ROW 2: Jill Blaszczyk - VB MVP; Jackie Kingma - VB all conf. , most points served , BB MVP , all conf . , track all conf . ; Craig Froman - BB most assists; Dave DeKock - BB all conf. ; Alan Burnette - JVBB most assists, free throw; Sue Nuss - track all conf. ; ROW 3: Doug Ber - W. most takedowns; Ted Ritchie - ' ' hardnose ' 1 ; Larry Stein - W. most pins; Pat Kearney - W. most reversals; George Kruizenga - W. most reversals. F 146 ' t ' foruar t XJCLV«?. _aVa r e. oug r nd a- 3 yn c r tt (A.) Members of the basketball team received their majors. (B. ) A grappler outpowers his opponent . ( C . ) Rick Systrna shoots over defense. (D. ) Dave DeKock 1 ' digs in at the banquet. (E. ) Don Duttlinger waits to pass off to a teammate. (F. ) Jill Blaszczyk fights for a rebound, (G. ) A cake baked in honor of the sectional winners. (H, ) The thrill of winning . . . (I.) The Kougar defense goes into action. 147 Students Round Out The Year With Awards Day. Kankakee Valley Senior High Students met together for the last time on awards day, Friday, May 13, 1977. Seniors dressed in their graduation attire and sat in chairs on the floor while underclassmen sat on the bleachers looking on . The student body showed their backing by their applause and smiles . To some it may mean the same thing year after year but extra effort and hard work proved worth it all when the award and applause arrived at the end. 148 (A.) Kip Fitzgerald receives an art award from Mrs. Myers. (B. ) Ken Foster is awarded a $500 Farm Builder award. (C. ) Senior girls await the beginning of Senior High awards day. (D. ) A nursing scholarship is given to Elaine Longstreth. (E.) Mr. Foster acknowledges special students as senority sits back. (F.) Mr. Ryska has the floor. (G.) Mr. Scott gets his awards ready to present. Mr. Hamacher is excited. (H. ) The top 10% of the graduating class receive their chords . Seniors Take Final Step The Senior class of 1977 arrived at 1:15 to get things ready for the ceremony. Nerves on edge and knees wobbling, the graduates walked slowly down the stairs from the mezzanines and down to the gym floor. This was another step in time and memories of the past came back to everyone. The achievements, the disappointments, the fun times , the hard times , through life, through death; yes, those were the days . 150 — (A.) People love graduations, especially babies . (B.)Mr. Scott gives the band a third chance . ( C . ) Seniors wait to be seated. (D.) The Mezzanine is crowded with seniors . (E . ) Valedictorian, DougBer, gives his speech. (F.) Salutatorian , Jackie Kingma , talks of past years . 151 I cannot say , and I will not say That he is dead. He is just away. With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand, He has wandered into an unknown land . And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be since he lingers there . And you-o you, who the wildest yearn For the old-time step and the glad return - Think of him faring on, as dear In the love of there as the love of here ; Think of him still as the same, I say; He is not dead-he is just away! W WL This page is dedicated in loving memory of Donald Wheeler to the many friends that knew and loved him . Don attended Kankakee Valley for the past two years and was a member of the graduating class of 1977. We all would like to remember our good friend who met his death following a tragic auto accident on March 21, 1977. Don ' s friendliness toward others has left an impression on all of us. 152 Index Abies, Cynthia 45, 55 Abbring Martha Service 118 Abbring , Norman 52 , 74 Ace Hardware 118 Albin, Robert 45 Allen, Carri 39 Allen, Keith 9, 20, 71 Alyea Service 122 Anderson, Cherly 65 Anderson, Dale 39, 55 Anderson, Harold 39 Andre e , Sonia 45, 61 Andrews, Glenn 45, 60, 61 Barker, Lori 45, 55, 95 Armstrong, John 82 Amets Gas for Less 127 Babcock, Gary 39 Bahnerth, Derek 20, 29, 52, 58 Bahnerth, Peter 44, 45, 57, 86, 90, 108, 109 Bailey, Crystal 81 Bailey, Paul 39 Barbara ' s Ceramics 139 Barbara ' s Laundramat 124 Barger, Gary 45 Barger, Lynn 20, 31 Barker, Lyn 20, 31 Barker, Kathy Barker, Roberta 45, 61, 63, 95, 103, 107 Barton, Debra 39, 55, 61 Barton , Robert 45 , 60 Becker, Elaine 82 Beckman, Donald 20, 29, 33, 63 Beckman, Paul 45, 57, 97 Belich, John 72, 106 Bell, Douglas Belstra, Albert Belstra, Heidi 39, 57, 60 Belstra , Jody 20 , 28 Belstra Milling Co. 121 Bemish, Deborah 20 Ber, Douglas 20, 29, 54, 61 , 66, 92, 104 105, 146, 151 Bewick, Terri 45 Bierma Hardware 127 Bierma ' s Implements 131 Bierma, Kent 45, 98, 100, 108 Bierma, Nickalas Birky, Joel 39, 66 Black, Donnie 45 Black, Michael 20 Blaszczyk , Jill 15, 20, 94, 102, 146, 147 Blaszczyk , Timothy 39, 54, 98, 100, 106 Blaylock, Vicki 44, 45 Boer, Roger 20, 54, 61 Boersma, Andrew 20, 29 Boissy, Rose 39, 57 Bola, Robert Boles , Joy 44 , 45 , 95 Bolka , Thomas 72 , 92 Bonham, David Borman, Jerry Bond, Greg Bowers, Thomas 39 Bozell , Beth 39, 85 Bracich, Tina 45, 56, 61, 63 Bricker, Earica 82 Bricker, Sheila 39, 55, 59, 87, 99 Bricker, William 20, 29, 33, 66 Britt , Elizabeth 45 , 58 Britt, Teresa 39 Brouwer, Beth 39 Brown, Cherie 45, 106 Brown, Linda 81 Bubalo, Catherine 20, 56 Bubalo, Joseph 45, 56, 61, 77 Burden, Mary 39, 55, 57, 61, 80 Bumes , Cindy 39 , 55 Burnett, Alan 45, 47, 52, 55, 57, 58, 92 100, 146 Burnette, Linda 20, 28, 29, 54, 61 Burnham, Donna 58, 78, 94, 102, 103, 107 Burns, Alan Bums, Cynthia 20, 35 Butler, Julie 20, 35 Butler, Monica 39, 55 Butler -Nichols Service Center 124, 141 Caldwell , Dick 20 Caldanaro, Jack 39, 75 Caldwell, Anita 39, 54 Calhoon, Kathy 39, 56, 69 Campbell , Sheri 45 , 59 Capouch, Donald Sr. Capouch, Donald Jr. 38, 39, 52, 108 Casbon Electric 130 Castle, Rose 20, 29, 64 Carter, Orville 39 Cates , Cathy 45 Cavinder, David 39, 106 Cavinder, Shawn 45 Central Garage 137 Cheever, Lisa 40, 55, 85 Cheever, Lyle Cheever, Robert Chenoweth, Robin 20 Childers , Judy 45 , 56 Childers, Susan 20 Chops, Brian Christopher, Carol 39 Citizen ' s Federal Savings and Loan Assoc, 119 Clayton, Donna Clemans, Gary 45 Clemans, Tammy 45 Cloud , Jennifer 70 Coast to Coast 115, 119 Colvin, Peggy 45 Comay ' s Jewelry 136 Compton, Kevin 21, 28, 54, 60, 61 Compton, Richard 39 Conley, Dale 39 Conley, Debbie 39 Conley, Gary 45 Conley, Keith 6, 21, 29, 58, 87, 97 Conley, Paul 45, 49, 68, 97, 100, 106 Continental Electric 141 Cook, Edward 73, 97, 108 Cook, Tammy 45, 46, 77 Cook, Kim 45, 77 Cooper, Charles 45 Cooper, Doug-las Cooper, Linda Comey, Carolyn 82 Costas Foods 123 The Country Kitchen 130 Courtney, Diane 21, 29 Courtney, Patricia 39, 85 Cox, Sharon 21 Cozy Comer 123 Craig, Terri Crawford, Mary 82 Crawford, Wayne 80 Crockett, Wanda Crown Roller-Skating Rink 117 Curtis, Connie 21 Darnell, Cynthia 45, 61, 103, 107 Darnell, Cheryl 39, 42 Damer, Daniel 39, 54, 55 Davis, Connie 21, 35 Davis, Cynthia Davis, Donna 21, 35, 65 Davis, Roy 45, 106 Deardorff, Carol 81 Deardorff, Cynthia 39, 61 DeKock, Brenda 45, 55, 61 DeKock, David 5, 21 , 29, 33, 66, 98, 99, 146, 147 DeKock, Sharon 44, 45, 55, 57, 58 DeMotte Carpet G Bedding 133 DeMotte IGA Foodliner 137 DeMotte Realty, Inc. 126 DeMotte State Bank 115 Devine, Robin 39, 77 DeVries, Douglas 21, 66 DeVries, Mike 39 Dexter, Paula 39, 54, 55 DeYoung Builders, Inc. 129 DeYoung Liquors 132 Dobson Builders 127 Dolezal Shopping Center 115 Doom, Deborah 39, 54, 55 Doty, Debra Drangmeister, Howard 45, 97 Dresher, Jerome 39 Droeske , Mike 45 , 97 Dumas, Thomas B, Duncan, Judith 9, 69 Dunn, Kellene 45 Duttlinger G Sons Electric 120 Duttlinger, Clarence Duttlinger, Donald 5, 21, 28, 29, 58, 61, 92 , 93 , 98 , 99, 106, 146, 147 Ehittlinger, Margaret 45, 47, 99, 107 Duttlinger , Sharon 45 , 54 , 59 Dykhuizen, Gloria 21, 28, 29, 33, 35, 55 Earp, Linda 45 Egolf, Bart Endris , Mark 45 Enright, Tammy 21 Erickson Studio 117 Erwin, Mary 39 Evans , James 45 Evans, Nancy 21, 28, 55 Ewart Agency 138 Fagen ' s Pharmarcy 140 Farm Bureau Insurance 127 Fase ' s Gas G Appliance 139 Fase ' s Men ' s Wear 116 Feldkamp, Genet 39, 43, 54, 63 Feleki, Susan 38, 39, 70 Ferguson, Beulah 82 Ferguson, Cheryl 45 Ferguson, Roger 21 Fieldhouse Ford Sales 136 Fieldhouse, Ronald 21 First National Bank 122 Fitzgerald, Kip 149 Flick, Connie 78, 100 Flippo, Dennis 39 Flowers for All Occasions 141 Foster, James 45 Foster, Kenneth 21, 66, 92, 93, 106, 149 Foster, Justus D. 66, 71, 149 Foster, Lisa 45 Fraley, Susan 45, 55, 59, 101 Frazier, Robert Frederick, Sherry 45 Fritch, Dee 54, 79 Fritts, Anna 45, 55 Fritts, Ranch 136 Fritts , Ruth 45 Froman, Craig 40, 41, 99, 108, 146 Froman, Karen 81 Furst, Jerome 40 , 41, 58 , 97, 100, 106 Garcia , Ann 45 Garcia , Pablo 45 Gard, Tina 40 Garling , Richard 45 Gene ' s Wall G Floor Covering 135 Georgakis, Diane 45, 55, 57 Gibbs, James 40 Gibbs , Jennifer 45 Gibson, Robin 21 Gifford, Valerie Gilbert , Cherly 40 , 64 Gilbert, Jerry Gilbert , Randy 49 Gilbert , Roy 46 Gill, Michael 40, 79 Gluth, Duane 21 Goad, Sherry 21, 29 Geotz, Sharon 40, 61, 63 Goff, Cathy 44, 46 Gooch, Sandra 40 , 54 , 55 Gooden, Keith 44 Gouwens, Rick 46, 60, 66 Gray, Marcy 22, 29, 33 Gray, Michelle 40, 55 Greathouse , Gerald 66 Green, Carolyn 22 Green, Cynthia 22, 35, 54 Green, Darcy 46, 49, 52, 57, 59, 87, 99 Green, Kim Green, Sharon 44, 46 Green, Scott 40 , 85, 100, 101 Green, Tammy 40 Gregorash, Carolyn 46, 55 Gregory, Mollie 56, 68 Grevenstuk Farm Service 116 Grey, Mary 54 Griffey, Pamela 40, 55 Griffin , Dianna 40 , 55 Groen Brothers 131 Groet, Charlene 78 Gross, Frank 22, 29, 33 Grube , Stephen 44 , 46 , 66 Gulbransen, Mary 40, 72 Hale, Jerry 38, 79 Hamacher, Dale 80, 102, 149 Hamilton, George Hamstra, Brenda 22, 35, 65 Hamstra Builders 114 Hamstra , David 22 , 29 , 92 Hamstra, Donna (Sr.) 22, 29, 33, 35, 97 Hamstra, Donna 46, 61 Hamstra, Julie 22, 54 Hamstra, Robert Hamstra, Ronnie 40, 66 Hancock, Mary Hancock, Vivian 40, 41 Hanawich, Donna 38, 40, 54, 66 Hanawich, Dorene Hanger, Veral 52, 68 Hanners, Douglas 40, 55 Hansen, Janell 22, 28, 54 Haring , Mary 46 , 55 , 57 , 58 , 107 Harmon, Pamela 22 Harper , David 40 , 57 , 66 , 89 , 96 , 97 Harper, Michael 44, 46 Harris, Dale 40 Hartzler, Roger 57, 77 Hause , Ronald 40 , 55 Hayes, June 22, 35, 52, 60, 61 Hebda, Walter 44, 46 Hebron Auto Supply 122 Heinold Elevator 133 Henderlong Lumber 118 Henrichs Body Shop 139 Helms, Jack 76 Helton, Linda 40 Helton , Rodney 46 Helton, Theresa 22 Hendon , Kent 66 Hendon, Mary 5 , 46 , 99, 107 Henning, Marilyn 40, 42, 54, 61 Henrichs, Brenda 55 Heritage Inn 123 Hershman, Larry 40 Hershman, Richard 71 Hershman, Terry 46 Higgerson , Theresa 46 , 60 Hillcrest Footwear 141 Hilton, Lisa 22 Hine, Ronald 71, 94, 95, 102 Hittle , Martin 40 Hixson, Kathleen 40, 54, 55, 58 Hockett, Tim 46 Hoffman , Brian 40 , 66 Hoffman , Craig 46 , 66 Hoffman ' s Farm Equipment 114 Hoffman, Gary Hoiseth, Robert 46, 97, 106 Holiday Shell 128 Holland , Mary 22 , 28 , 55 Holland , Robert 46 Holland, Teresa 49, 107 Hollandale Builders Inc. 120 Holley, Ronald 46 Holtberg, Karen 40, 54, 61, 63, 64, 85 Holtberg, Susan 22, 28, 54, 61, 63, Home Wall Paper G Paint Store, Inc. 133 Homeier , Lori 40 , 54 , 55 Hook, John 100 Hopkins, Kelly 55 Horton, Jennie 82 Howard, Darlene 40 Howard, J.B. 46, 58, 82, 97, 105 Howard , Jeffrey 40 Hoyne, Kenna 2, 40, 54 Huhn, Roger 38, 40, 52, 57, 61 Hunt, James 40 Hummel, Leo 33, 35, 88, 108 Intveld , Brenda 41 , 60 Jabaay, Judy 41, 60, 63 Jablonski, Leroy 82 Jackson Monuments 135 Jamieson, Ray Jarrell, Chris Jasper County Co-op 130 Jefferson, Susan 63 Jefferson, Rebecca 22, 28, 35 Jefferson, Steven 29, 33 Jones , Charles 9 Jones, Christine 41 Jones, Fred Jones , Garry 38 , 41 Jones, James 38, 41 Jones , PHillip 46 , 49 , 56 Jones, Rhonda 41, 54, 64 Jonkman Garage 123 Jonkman, Robert 108 Jordan, Clarence Joseph, Ronald 22, 98 Jungles, Dawn 7, 46, 47, 55, 58, 63, 95, 106, 107 Jungles , Roger 23 Just, Toni 41, 55, 56 K G W Trophies 135 Kaeb, Janet 41 , 54, 56 Kaeb, Lynn 47, 61, 64 Kaeb, Pamela 23, 35 Kaluf , Donna 41 , 56 , 85 Kaluf , Vickie 47 Kammer , Karen 47 , 55 Kammer, Kathleen 41, 58, 63, 102, 103 Kampenga , James 47 Kankakee Valley Post News 137, 138 Kaper ' s Bldg. Materials 124 Kaper, Robert 41, 57, 85, 97, 100, 108 Kearney, Patrick 23, 60, 97, 105, 146, 16 Kearney, Timothy 47, 58, 97, 104, 105 Kennedy, Lydia 75 Kerkes, Debra 41 Kerkes , Susan 47 Kerns, Arthur 41 Ketchum, Louis 23 Ketchum, Price 82 Ketchum, Shirley 82 Kikkert, Roger 41 , 66 King , Darrell 41 Kingma, Barbara 23, 28, 55 Kingma, Jaclynn 14, 15, 28, 29, 54, 58, 94, 102, 107, 146, 151 Kingma , David 47 , 108 , 109 Kingma , Mitchell 41 , 66 Kirk, Lisa 47, 61 Kisylia, Veronica 82 Klapp, Phebe 2, 80 Knight, Clifford 41 Knip, Kenneth 23 Kolp, Gerald 41 Konovsky ' s Lumber Yard 131 Kordys, Jeffrey 41 , 97, 108 Korte , Tami 47 Korth , 1 Donald Koselke, Valerie 41, 54, 58, 63, 107 Koster, John 23 Kotur, Monte 35, 31 Kouts Cabinets 138 Kozak, Andrew 47, 108 Kramer, Barbara 47, 61 Kruizenga, George 41 , 97, 105, 146 Kruizenga, Joy 23, 28, 29, 32, 33, 35, 54, 55, 56, 57, 61, 97, 144 Kucinaskas, Bruce 47 Kucinaskas, Bruno 41, 55 , 60 , 61 Kurdelak, Bernie 77 Kush, Yvonne 23, 28, 54 LaCosse, Julie 47, 75 Laker, Larry 41 Laster, James 41 , 66 Layne , Dianna 41 Lea, Roger Brent 74 , 97, 105 Lefty ' s Standard 139 Lennon, Sharron61, 74 Lewis , Robert 66 , 72 L ' Huillier, Susan 47, 55, 58, 59, 74, 101 Liebbe, Stephen 47, 60, 97, 105 Lina ' s Bridal Shoppe 119 Lindeau, Cheryl 41 Lippert, Linda 70 Liston, Mark 41 Lloyd, Richard Lonadier, David 41 Longstreths 131 Longstreth, David 23 Longstreth, Donald 47 Longstreth, Elaine 23, 28, 76, 149 Longstreth, Marilyn Lonsberry, Debra 41 Lonsberry , Donald 47 Lovell, Alice 41 Lovely, Timothy 23 Lovely, Tom MGW Dozing G Trucking 131 Madison, Joy 41 Mahieu, Betty 14, 41, 58, 94, 102, 106 107 Mak, Sally 41 Malis, Laura 23, 28, 55 Mann, Ted 23, 66 Manns, Candy 18, 38, 41, 43, 54, 55, 58, 59, 85, 101 Maple, Stephen 97, 105 Marquardt, Dan 57, 85 Marshall, Renee 47, 57 Martin, Loretta 41 , 54, 70, 75, 105 Martin, Roland McBride, Kelly 47, 61 McClain, Kelly 41 McClugage, Janet 2, 80 McClugage, Tracy 41, 55, 59, 101, 106 McDaniel, Howard 24, 28, 66, 88 McDaniel, Jeffrey 41, 66 McDaniel, Kent 47, 97, 105 McElroy , Larry 47 McEwan, Rich 78 McFarland, Joseph McFarland, Sandra McGuire, Devin 47 , 96 , 97, 104, 105 McKim , Mathew 42 McLean, Linda 42, 54 McNary, Darrell 47 McQuade , John 42 Melton, Maureen Merritt, Janice Messer, David 23, 66 Metal Salvage Co. , Inc. 133 Meyer ' s Grocery-Gas 122 Meyer, Kathryn 23 Meyer, Monica 47 Meyers, Doris 54 , 79, 149 Milde, JoAnn Milde , Pammy 44 , 47 Mike Price ' s Steel City Trophies 141 Miller, Charles 98 Miller, Harry Miller ' s Mart-Miller Market 131 Miller, Sarah 73 Miller, Shannon 52, 102 Miller Sharrell 23 , 29 , 88 Minnick, Glen 47 Misch, Carol 23 Misch, James 47, 66, 78 Misch , John 48 , 49 Mitchell , Stephen 42 Mitchell, Thomas Mize , Cheri 42 Molden, Tammy 48 Moolenaar, Bruce 24 Moolenaar Floral G Garden Center 141 Moolenaar, Music 125 Moolenaar, Paul 48, 100, 108 Morales, Monica 48, 61 Morally, Linda Morganelli, Paula 24 Molloy, Pat Montgomary, Judy 76 Morrison, David 48, 97, 106 Mucha , Lorie 48 Murphy, Audrey 42, 63 Murphy, LaVaine 5, 24, 31, 35, 54, 58, 97, 98, 106 Murray, Colleen 26 Murray, Mark 41 , 42, 54 Murray, Pamela 38, 42, 54, 55, 58 Murray ' s Lawn Garden and Cycle 116 Musch, Kim 42 , Musch, Sandra 24 Musker, Jeffrey 42 My Lady Shop 139 Myers Aria 82 Myers , Brian 48 Myers , Danny 42 , 92 , 98 Myers , Donald 48 , 72 Myers, James 42, 61, 97, 106 Myers, James 24 Nannenga , Larry 66 Nannenga , Roger 24 Nelson, Howard 48, 66, 88, 89 Nelson, Jonathon 42, 43, 66, 68, 71, 77, 89 Nelson, Pamela 42, 54 Nesius, Rodney 48, 52, 57, 58, 87, 97, 100, 101, 106 Nesius, Tara 38, 42, 52, 58, 61, 88, 94, 88, 102, 107 Newbury, Carolyn Newell, Howard Newell , Roberta 48 , 63 Nicolai, Christina 24, 28 Nicolai , Randy 48 Northern Indiana Bank and Trust Company 133 Northwestern In. Telephone Co. 141 Nuss, Kevin 24, 29 Nuss, Susan 42, 52, 55, 58, 59, 94, 107, 146 Obara, John 42 , 61 Odle, Laurie 46, 48, 56, 57, 66, 99 Oezer, Kevin 42, 66, 89 Olis , Steven 42 Oliver, Gregory 75 Ooms , Allen 48 , 58 , 66 , 105 Original Gaslight Bakery 126 O ' Rourke, Ellen 42, 60 Orsbum Motor Valet 132 Orsbum, Tammy 24, 28, 54, 68 Orsbum Texaco 129 Osbum, Dale 69 Overby, Kathy 42, 55, 58, 59 Owens, Charlotte 24, 28, 29 Owens, Ralph 46, 48, 108 Owens , Roger 42 , Palmer, Deanna 48, 56, 63, 65 Palmer, Jerry 48 Parks, Timothy 24 Parr Elevator, Inc. 126 Passuello , Clifford 42, 60, 61, 108 Pate , Jeffrey 42 Patrick, Charles 48, 71 Patrick, Diana 24, 28, 35 Patrick, Kenneth 48, 56, 97, 105 Patrick, Sandra 42, 57 Patterson, Angela 48 Patterson, Denise 24 Patton, Dennis Pat ' s Food Store 118 Patzchke , Dina 42 , 55 , 58 Peo, Ronnie 24, 29, 33, 54, 55, 63, 66, 86, 88, 89 Perrow, Lisa 48 Peterson, Nancy 42, 55, 58, 59 Phillips, Beverly Pierce, Kathy 48, 57, 102, 103, 107 Pierce, Russell 24, 58, 61, 92, 106 Pierson, Michelle 48, 55, 58, 63, 95, 103, 107 Plomaritis, Timothy 60, 76 Plummmer, Donna 48 Poisel, Eddie 48 Polomchak, Thomas 24 Postma , Mary 24 , 35 . Powell, Brenda 48 Pruis , Brian 48 , 100 Prohl, Joy 24, 28, 35, 61, 77, 102, 103 Prospect Auto Supply 122 Przybylski , Robert 6 , 25 , 29 , 33 , 97 Rader ' s Standard Service 138 Randall , Kim 48 , 63 Rayonec, Theresa 25, 70 Recker, Garry 25, 66 Reno, Janice 48 Rensselaer Sewing Center 126 Rex Myers Const. 135 Rhoads, Rita 82 Rich, Rodney 2, 72, 81 Richardson, Carolyn 81 Richie, Colleen 38, 42, 56 Riddlebarger, Mike 48 Riggle, John 48, 60, 108 Riley, Deborah 60 Risinger, Thomas 76, 92, 93, 106 Risner, Aaron 25, 29 Risner, Tina 42, 54 Ritchie, Ted 25, 87, 97, 146 Robbins, Victoria 42, 54, 55, 58, 94, 102, 107 Robinson, Terry 25 Rodriguez , Rhonda 48 , 59 Roehm Edward 42 , 55 Roorda Furniture Co. 135 Roorda , Lynn 25 , 66 Roorda , Mark 25 , 63 Ross, Geneva 48 Rose , James 42 Rozhon, Frank 48, 108, 109 Runk, Terry 71 Ryska, Wayne 80, 102, 149 St. John Elevator 120 Sakel, Larry 72 Salyer, Sharon 82 Sanders, Debbie 38, 42 Sanders, Janene 25, 35 Sanders, Lisa 48, 60, 63 Sadler, Kristan 25 Scamahom, PaulE. 81 Schaffer, Dawn 42 Schlarp, Cindy 48 Schlarp, Lori 25, 28, 35 Schmidt, Timothy 48, 60 Schoon, Curt 42, 66, 100 Schoon, Cynthia 15, 25, 28, 94, 95, 102, 107, 146 Schriefer, Pamela 42, 55 Schroeder, Lisa 25 Schroeder, Viola 82 Schultz Auto Sales 136 Schultz, Christine 48, 60, 63, Schultz, James Schultz, Jeffrey 42 Schultz , Kevin 43 Schultz, Mitchell 48, 58, 97 Schweiger, Monica 42, 60 Scott, Charles 73, 106, 149 Scott, Charlie 25, 97 Scott, James Sculley, Brenda 42, 54 Sculley Inc. 135 Sculley, 25, 35 Seals, Linda 48 Seals, Lucille Seegers, Darlene 25, 28, 35, 57, 64, 65 Seegers, Dennis 41 , 42, 43, 54, 58, 89, 92, 93, 98, 106 Seegers, James 66, 97, 108 Seitzinger, Richard 25 Senior Index 36-37 Shea , Chris 48 Sheppard , Alan 79 Shields, Daniel 105 Shields, James 25 Shirkey, Gwendolyn 47, 49 Sickenger ' s Jewelry 140 Simmons, Laurie 43, 55 Sims, Buddy Sipkema, Norma 48, 55, 63 Sipkema, Randal 43, 54, 61, 66 Slawnikowski , Judith 25 Slawikowski, Lawrence Slawnikowski, Sandra 48 Smith, Charlotte 25, 28, 29, 35, 70 Smith, Cynthia 48 Smith, Greg 26, 31, 56, 97 Smith, Jerry 44, 48, 97 Smith, John 48, 58, 97, 104, 105 Smith, Sylvia 64, 77 Snihurowycz, Irene 25, 28 Snihurowycz, Jeannette 48 Snyder G Assoc. Realty 124 Snyder ' s Store 128 Sohigro Service Co. 137 Springsteen, Susan 43, 54, 97, 106 Spurgeon, Jason 26, 58, 97 Spurgeon, Roseann49, 56, 63 Spurgeon, Roxanne 49 Stalbaum, Brian 26 Stalbaum, Bruce 44, 49, 66 Stalbaum , Kevin 43 Stalbaum, Linda 54 Tittle Food Center 133 Todd Funeral Home Inc. 134 Toppen, Julie 43 Traster, Mary Lou 81 Tri-State Steel 117 Tysen ' s Country Grocery 119 Umphryes , Grover 49 Uthegrove , Peter 49 Vadell ' s Dept. Store 117 Valandingham, Audrey 49 Valley Construction 132 Van ' s Jewelry 118 Vandermolen, Connie 43, 78, 103 Vandermolen, Shannon 49 Vanderwerf, Rebecca 26, 29, 56 Vanderwerf, Rita 43 VanHouton, Mark 49 VanKeppel Brothers, Inc, 129 VanKeppel, Carol 78, 102 VanKeppel, Jean 49, 52, 58, 95, 107 VanKeppel, John 26 VanMeerton, Crystal 49, 58, 95, 103 VanOort, Suzanne 49, 58, 103 VanSchepen, William 27, 97, 105 VanWienen, Kenneth Von Tobel Lumber G Hardware 130 Waggoner, Sue 76 Walden, Herman 79 Wallace, James 49, 58, 77, 85, 97, 100, 106 Walgreen Agency 139 Walstra, Kay 27 Walstra Trucking 124 Walters, Joyce 43, 44, 61 Walters , Nancy 49 Wampler, Gail 43 Watt, Kimberly 14, 15, 43, 58, 94, 102, 103, 106, 107, 146 We inburg Bros. 128 Wharton, Donald 55, 73 Wheatfield Church of Christ 139 Wheatfield Elevator 123 Wheatfield Feed Mill 130 Wheatfield Fertilizer 124 Wheatfield Pentocostal Church of God 132 Wheeler, Donald 27, 152 Wheeler, James 48, 49 Whitaker, Brenda 49, 65 Whitaker, Craig 43, 55 Whitaker, David 27, 71 Whitaker, Randall 43 Whited, Douglas Whited, Lauda 82 Whitmore, Debbie Wiers Chevrolet Sales, Inc. 134 Wietbrock ' s Men ' s Wear 141 Wiggs Arco Service 136 Willoughby, Brian 48, 49, 97, 105 Willoughby, Daniel 27, 29, 35, 58, 97 Wills, Jeffrey 105, 106 Williams, Marlene 43, 56, 75 Williamson, Kimberly 43, 52 Wilson, Dean 43, 97, 108, 109 Wilson, Douglas 27 Wilson, Pamela Wireman, Dannie Wireman, Patricia 49 Wisz, Janice 55 Womelsdorff, Carole 9, 69 Wood, James 27 Wood, Kathrine 43, 64 Wood , Rodney 43 Worthington, Cindy 27, 28, 35 Worthington, Mark 49, 100 Wortman, Thomas Woudema, Joyce 49 Woudema , Sheila 43 WRIN 120 Wynkoop, Kevin 27 Yeoman, Sarah 43, 55, 60, 61, 94 Yeoman, Sarah 43, 55, 60, 61, 94 Yeoman, Shirley 70 Yoder, David 27 Yoder, Sue 49 Youngberg, Brian 43 Young, Ross Young, Walter Yurkovich, Donald 43 Zeck, Sharon 43, 54, 58, 60, 85, 102 Zimmer, Elizabeth 70 Zylstra , Cindy 27, 29, 61, 88, 94, 102 Zylstra, Gail 43, 54, 57, 58, 59, 94, 103, 107, 146 Zylstra, Janet 49, 58, 95, 107 Zylstra ' s Shell Service 127 Zylstra, Steve 49, 58, 95, 93 155 EQUIPMENT ISN ' T EVERYTHING- -THE SKILLED OPERATOR IS THE KEY TO QUALITY When only the very best will do- -count on Senior Portraits Wedding Stories Children ' s Pictures Family Groups CEDAR LAKE WAHLBERG STUDIO 7315 Lake Shore Drive Cedar Lake, Indiana 56303 Phone (219) 374-5454 JOSTsNS MSItlOW y= (imoo( OOMWNV I HH THOSE WERE T ill; DAYS