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

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1987 volume:

rnBiT ' iTwHIilfOl 1 KANKAKEE VALLEY HIGH SCH001 A CHANGE OF PACE FOR A CHANGING PLACE Route 3 Box 182 Wheatfield, IN 46392 (2 1 9) 956-3 1 43 Home Of The Fighting Kougars Wheels Of Progress Net Change Through Benefits Of 7 Period Day Jams, Reeboks, mohawks, and more jammed the halls as more than 900 Kou- gars jostled through the opening day of school on August 25. Change was in the air as students searched for room 101 which was now 219 and the teachers lounge which was 219. The old comput- ers had been replaced with new Apple II E ' s and the old yearbook room now housed the new teacher ' s lounge. Fashion shows and crownings had to be rescheduled as patrons awaited the arrival of new theatre seats to fill the empty auditorium. New teacher ' s desks, paint jobs, and interior decorat- ing in the cafeteria and the gym added a touch of class to the interior of the structure. Over it a $500,000 roof was placed which was guaranteed to stop leakage in the classroom. Class reassignments and new faces brought a change to hall patrols and course offerings. With an increase in staff, seniors were offered an advanced chemistry class which was sure to help students like Karan Howard who planned to study pharmacology. Kar- an ' s concentration was aided by the seven period day which gave her the opportunity to take seven classes in- stead of six. This schedule allowed for a resource hour where students could gain extra help with their homework. As the year unfolded, the physical changes warranted a change in attitude as staff and students alike fought for an academic competition. In October, speech-debate and academic competi- tion clubs were born. Its first function was the state spelling contest at Indian- apolis in November. The pace quick- ened as swimmers and runners cap- tured invitations to state meets and journalists received an invitation to a na- tional news conference. The little old farm school was chang- ing as suburbia took over the helm and 1 sent it wheeling into 1987. When Halloween ' s full moon is here, look out! It turns normal teachers such as Mr. McAtee, Mrs. Gross, Mr. Ladd, and Mrs. Hanley into a book- shelf, a squaw, a werewolf, and a pig. Although changes took place in 87 ' ' , one thing will never change — the disciplining hand of Mr. Post. 2 Opening Lunchtime sometimes seems like a recruiting office for the armed forces. New recruits like Dee Dee n-mh, Michelle Howard, and Tim Schaffer get an added touch of military life as they show the signifi- cance ot camouflague. Gleaming with pride is spell bowl captain Val Hoffman as she receives a congratulatory handshake and plaque for receiving second place at the state spell bowl competi- tion. Less is more was the trend in hairstyles spearheaded by senior Ron Belstra who led the students in a revolt against the long tail and replaced it with a mohawk. Opening 3 Senior Karan Howard states, Individual labwork is an important part of Advanced chemistry class. Karan makes sure all the particles in her mixture are dissolved before continuing her ex- periment. The saying Big things come in little packages is definitely true of Celeste Susnis. The little 89 pound freshman led the female division of the harriers and placed second at the state meet. Showing that being a senior is not all work and no play is Mary Ellen Beata who goofs around while modeling the latest Reebok fashions. p o ce Aspiring young journalists Julie Sawyer, Kelly Kennedy, Julie Hessling and Alta Williams attend the Indiana High School Press Association conference where Dr. Otis Bowen conducted a press conference. Opening 5 Prior to the crowning Kelly Myers stands with escort Dave Brown and On Friday the team was fired up at a pep session which honored the efforts of the anticipates the magic moment of becoming queen. entire fall awards program. 6 Homecoming Senior Powder Puff Team Row 1 : T. Rossmanith, T. Brock, P. Atkins, J. Evans, J. Wireman, L. Franzen, Row 2: M. Cron, K. Jones, R. Hass, M.E Beata, S. Smith, L. McCarty, M. Byrom. Row 3: D. Bailey, J. Perry, S. Wireman, B. Gearhart, J. Fase, M. Smith, M. Misch, Row 4: J. Slager, A. Wireman, J. Grube, S. Myers, K. Misch, K. Howard. Junior Powder Puff Team Row 1 : C. Hittle, M. Rinker, M. Thorton, C. Stowers, J. Bartus, K. Williams. Row 2: K. Meppelink, P. Hurt, T. Postma, B. Salyer, C. Morrison. Row 3: S. Pigg, A. Holloway, D. Schlarp, C. Huber, R. Jonkman, L. Webster, M. Terborg, D. Smith. Row 4: t! Schultz, T. Hunter, T. Ailes, J. Nemeth, J. Moolenaar, K. Walstra, S. Schoonveld, L. Stumpe, B. Herbst. Row 5: M. Sipkema, N. Peters, T. Frampton, M. Nannega, S. Edwards, J. Martin, V. Hoffman, A. Hazlett. 1 o 1 1 Getting into the spirit of things requires Mr. Ladd to don old college clothes for Hippy Woodstock Day. Decked out in Hawaiian attire, Freshman Shelli Meppelink looks as though she is ready for a luau. Homecoming 7 Students Cry Rain, Rain Go Away At Homecoming Changes were evident in this year ' s Homecoming festivities. A serious elec- trical storm put a damper on Friday night ' s game therefore making it impos- sible for the traditional activities to take place. On Saturday the skies cleared and the gridders took to the field only to face a tenacious Bomber defense which prevented the Kougar team from scor- ing. Sophomores took control of Spirit Week with an outstanding performance in the week ' s events. On Monday, stu- dents donned their hats and shades to get the action rolling. Although the Toma convocation on Tuesday pre- vented student participation in the Spirit Week celebrations, they showed their pride again on Wednesday by coming to school dressed in Hawaiian clothes. This was followed by Thursday ' s Hippie and Woodstock Day and finally Friday ' s Red and White Day. Also included in Friday ' s activities was a pep session attended by both the high school and the middle school. On Thursday night the Seniors pulver- ized the Juniors, 34-0. Senior Lisa McCarty had two touchdowns along with two interceptions. Tracy Brock also added two T.D. ' s while Sherri Smith helped out by putting six points on the It was a devastat- ing loss on one hand but on the other it proved to our team whot it took to come back and it propelled us to win four of the lost six games. — Coach Watts board for the Seniors. Jennifer Perry stated, The team learned to work to- gether to win. The Seniors were coached by Doug Greenlee Tonya Price. The Juniors were under the direc- tion of Al Hendon Paula Wellmaker. Following the game the traditional bon- fire was cancelled due to the weather. This forced the teams to move their celebrations to Pizza King. Due to the varsity postponement, the queen crowning was held in the cafete- ria during the dance. After a brief pro- cession through the cafeteria, 1985 queen Barb Myers had the distinct hon- or of crowning her younger sister, Kelly, the new queen. Moments afterward the court and the representatives from each class danced to Words Get In the Way by Miami Sound Machine which was played by D.J. TNT. The court consisted of seniors Nicki Barger escorted by Chris Walstra, Tonia Parker assisted by Ron Belstra, and Amy Serhal escorted by Tim Lorenzen. The queen was escorted by Dave Brown. Ju- nior representative, Tracey Hunter, se- lected Mike Liss as her escort. Sopho- more Kim Huff was escorted by Todd Tilev and freshman Brenda Myers was escorted by Chad Jeffries. Homecoming activities were spon- sored by Student Council which was led by Mrs. Krejsa and Mrs. Price. The Kougars grip hands as they wait for Senior Brent Jeffries to receive the offensive play. 8 Homecoming During Homecoming competition, the defensive line, led by tri-captain Jeff Swanson, takes position against the Bombers. The boys knew that Homecoming was not the only victory at stake. The Cracker Barrel and the conference title were jeopardy Sunshine Society Entertains 188; Silver Bells Enchant Winter Night Sunshine Society ' s semi-formal dance was held on December 13. Red stream- ers, glittering stars, and pointsettias transformed the high school cafeteria into a winter wonderland highlighted by Silver Bells. A silver Christmas tree adorned with red and silver bells greeted the guests in the entryway. Dancing to the beat of TNT ' s platters was the main activity of the evening. Simple, but tasty refreshments were served at the dance. Sunshine Society purchased a decorated sheet cake to go along with the punch and cookies. Tables were set up at the dance for those couples who might want to sit out a dance or chat with friends. Tables were covered with white tablecloths and decorated with streamers and poinset- tias. Pictures were taken by Lovasko Stu- dio from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Memories of a moonlit evening were captured on film before a country scene featuring a deer standing beside a snowy path. Pictures ranged in price from $9 to $38. Officers and sponsors felt that a change needed to be made concerning the eligibility of each sunshine girl at- tending the Christmas dance. In order to attend the dance, every girl had to earn eight points. Points were earned by at- tending meetings, selling cheese and sausage, going to the Halloween party, and decorating for the dance. Although the officers were very strict on these re- quirements, 94 couples attended the three hour activity. Many couples be- gan the evening by traveling to near-by restaurants for a special dinner. Plans for the dance were orchestrat- ed by the club officers and sponsors, Mrs. Slaby and Mrs. Eckert. Chaperones for the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Price, Mrs. Slaby, Mr. and Mrs. Eckert, and Mr. McEwan. Romance is in the air for Juniors, Shaun Fitzpatrick and Pam Hurt, who had a great time during Silver Bells. Pam ' s dress was one of many beautiful tea lengths purchased for the night at Susie ' s Casuals. Waiting patiently for pictures at the 1 986 Sun- shine Dance are Junior Marcia Eenigenburg and Senior Tom Brodner. Proving that years of dancing to the radio have not gone to waste Sophomore Monica Edwards gets down to the beat of TNT. 10 Sunshine Dance Taking a break from the crowded dance floor are Guy Sutton, Jenny McComb, Atlanta Sutton, and Jon Meyers. Couples enjoyed cookies, cakes, and punch which were donated by Sunshine members. Club officers and their dates. Photographer Traci Shephard, President Dee Bailey, Treasurer Jenni- fer Perry, Photographer Angel Holloway, and Vice-President Tracy Ailes. Escorts are Chris Bai- ley, Roy Craft, Art Helton, Mat Kremke, and Tim Burks. Selecting the tastiest morsels from a table full of delicacies is easy for Junior Steve Musch. Sunshine Dance 1 1 Grube reigns as Junior Miss ' 87 Poise, Personality, Promise Poise, Personality, and Promise were the key words the judges looked for in the ten participants of Kankakee Val- ley ' s Junior Miss ' 87. Junior Miss was held on October 25 and proved not to be a beauty contest, but a contest against one ' s self. The girls ' grade point average, their creative and performing abilities, and their spirit towards Junior Miss were great factors in the judges ' scoring. The evening began with an introduc- tion by each contestant, telling us her hobbies and future goals after gradu- ation. The Creative and Performing Arts Division had such performances ranging from Marilyn Byrom ' s recitement of Shel Silverstein ' s Sick , and Sally Strong us- ing sign language to the song The Greatest Love of All . The last division was the Fitness Division which tested the girls ' endurance and coordination. They danced to the theme from A Chorus Line , Dance Electric , and New Atti- tude . ■ ' Mmm, the frosting is the best part. thinks Sally Strong as she delightfully finishes the remains of her cake. Backstage the girls anxiously antici- pated the results from the judges as the 1 986 Junior Miss, Brenda Stalbaum, en- tertained the audience with her dance to Bridge Over Troubled Water and Mr. Pat Donnlly sang, “What A Differ- ence You ' ve Made in My Life , and God Bless The U.S.A. A special slide presentation was shown to show how the girls ' friendships began and grew throughout the weeks preparation for Junior Miss. Finally, the great achievements were to be awarded. The following winners for their divisions were Scholastic Achievement — Shelley Kaluf Spirit of Junior Miss — Sally Strong Creative Arts — Carla Leach Performing Arts — JoEllen Grube Poise and Appearance — Starla Eeni- genburg Fitness Award — JoEllen Grube Marilyn Byrom tells the audience her illnesses in her recitement of Shel Silverstein ' s Sick . 12 Junior Miss given Shelley Kaluf ' s Impromptu in A Minor by Shubert perfection. Junior Miss contestants forget about being nervous and are all smiles for the camera. Contestants are Bev Bosgraaf, Sally Strong, Cathy Hoekstra, Jo Ellen Grube, Starla Eenigenburg, Shelley Kaluf, Marilyn Byrom, and Brenda Stalbaum ( ' 86 Jr. Miss). I Playing the piano is something Julie Henke has done for seven years. Here she plays Beethoven ' s Moonlight Sonata . Junior Miss 1 3 Hey, Ken (Greer)! We get out at 2: 1 0. Isn ' t that great? cries freshman Brian Morin as he heads to his locker prior to early dismiss- al due to snow on January 22. Injury played a big factor on the cheerleading squad in ' 87 Junior Trina Parker was one of three cheerleaders sidelined by a knee injury. After a vigorous workout for the Junior Miss contest, seniors Shelly Kaluf and Sally Strong rest on stage. Senior Brett Huber and junior Candy Huber take first place in the Interact Halloween contest. Although the sophomore year is a busy one, Mimi Hartley finds time between classes for small talk. Spending time after school to make decorations for the Sunsine Dance are freshmen Terri Postma and Char Systma. Life 1 5 Taking a break from the monotony of life, juniors Banks and Angie Brown have a good time at a school dance. Don ' t let your parents down. They brought you up. Be humble enough to obey. You may give orders someday. Choose companions with care, You become what they are. Guard your thoughts. What you think, you are. Choose only a date Who would make a good mate. Be master of your habits, or they will master you. Don ' t be a show off when you drive. Drive with safety and arrive. Don ' t let the crowd pressure you, Stand for something or you ' ll fall for anything. ' 87 Billboard large supreme pizza $12.00 school lunch $1.05 Swatch $35.00 Guess jeans $543.00 Reeboks $38.00 Coca-Cola shirt $35.00 private college tuition $9600 public college tuition $4000 Big Mac $1.45 Porsche 944 $40,000 book rental $42.00 cassette tape $8.99 video rental $3.50 can of pop $.50 candy bar $.40 gas per gallon $.83 jean jacket $47.00 evening at Bridge-Vu for two $36.00 Kougar Pride yearbook $20.00 minimum wage $3.35 concert tickets $16.50 poster $3.50 magazine $2.50 TEEN CREED 16 Life Juniors Amy Nagel and Jill Williamson busy themselves making pizzas at Pizza King in DeMotte in order to have spending money for the weekend. I Although many students suffer from rushitis when the 3:15 bell rings, Seniors Julie Fase and LeAnn Freiling find time and an empty hand to wave. ¥ 4 % -fc «. wm TVi. S� Senior Tim Lorenzen relishes the final rays of summer as he heads to his 87 , V Iroc. (As the commercial says — It ' s not true.) After the bell rings, students dig out their cars following the first snowfall of the season on November 18, 1986. Life 1 7 Hershmcin a ■ tare ani i tu i: hav e_fu n wi tfyn idlh.i mtJ lavi. . jh t ime l rou In a ineo • nore an 3-§ ©4-ti«W 3Ut ties on freshman rockers, Julie Beckman, Andrea Risner, Amy fageih, and KalWyn Elisha, combine the three essential ingredients for fun: pizza, pop, friends. here will you be f ears? to have fun with, you . . . o bi‘ there v ' heri you ne d them Tr in ' from. ioby Atkins 1 8 Life ' pmm VMS He would have to be taller than me and athletically inclined. Short hair with no fuzz on the face is a neces- sity. (Don Johnson is not my type).— Rhonda Mabie The girl from the movie Wierd Science.— Ron Allen Competitions Increase Value Of Education Not to be outdone, outstanding sci- ence and industrial arts students were active on the JETS, Academic Decath- lon, and Super Bowl teams. On February 1 9, the 1 1 member JETS team placed 8th out of 1 4 teams at Pur- due Calumet. Under the supervision of Mr. Bob Heid, the students prepared for specialized questions in English, Draft- ing, Math, Computer, Chemistry, Phys- ics, and Biology. An Academic Decathlon team was formed by Mr. Heid and Mrs. Crosby. The decathlon took place January 17, at Purdue Calumet. Sixteen teams com- peted from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Chris Allen stated, I ' m definitely going to do it again next year. It was fun, and I met a lot of new friends from other schools. I learned quite a bit from this exper- ience.” The students who competed were as follows: Honors I, Roby Atkins; Honors II Mike Mackiewicz; Honors al- ternate, Karen Howard; Scholastic III, Harry Brockus; Scholastic IV, Michele Smith; Scholastic alternate, Chris Allen; Varsity V, Kevin Whitaker, and Varsity VI, Cherri Stowers. Individual winners from the competition were Harry Brockus and Chris Allen. think that it is great that attention is finally being paid to academic accomplishments, in- stead of only being paid to athletic ones,” commented Cherri Stowers. A Super Bowl team participated in the first Hoosier Academic Super Bowl on April 23. Squads of three students had 20 seconds to answer 20 multiple choice questions. The science team under the direction of Mr. Heid, won the local competition in their division. Members were Roby Atkins, Harry Brockus, and Jim Belstra. The English team tied for first in their division, but lost the tie- breaker round. The English team under the direction of Mrs. Crosby consisted of Julie Tanis, Justin Steiner, and Kelly Kennedy. Other squads that competed were the social studies team of Justin Steiner, Harry Brockus, and John Price; the fine arts team of Ann Tackas, Chris Allen, and Shelley Kaluf; and the math team of Todd Ailes, Jim Belstra, and Shelley Kaluf. The all-around team con- sisted of Todd Ailes, Ann Tackas, and Julie Tanis. Regional Spell Bowl Team Row 1 : Justin Steiner, Bill Systma, Robby Atkins, Row 2: Deb Hoffman, Peggy Kearney, Andrea Sni- hurowycz, Amy Nagel, Row 3: Diana Terborg, Paula Hershman, Amy Hart, Val Hoffman, Mr. Metzger, Mrs. Fritch Juniors Chris Allen, Kelley Kennedy, and Julie Tanis review material before competing in an Academic Decathlon event at Wheeler H.S. Speech Team Row 1 : Sean McAtee, Sue Postma, Mr. Ladd Row 2: Mat Kremke, Robin Valade, Paula Hershman 20 Academic Competitions Super Bowl Team Row 1 : Todd Ailes, Jim Belstra, Harry Brockus, Kelly Kennedy, and Roby Atkins. Row 2: Ann Tackas, Shelly Kaluf, Justin Steiner, Chris Allen, Julie Tonis, and John Price. Seniors Todd Ailes, Jim Belstra, and Shelley Kaluf talk about the challenging math tests they had just accomplished at the Super Bowl in April. Row 1 : Scott Hazlett, Jim Belstra, Todd Ailes, Harry Brockus, Julie Tanis, and Roby Atkins. Row 2: Justin Steiner, Karen Howard, Julie Hessling, Michele Smith, Mike Mackiewicz, and Mr. Heid. Heid Encourages Academic Fever In Competition If you could change one thing about our school, what would it be? This ques- tion was asked at the beginning of the 1 986-87 school year and to the surprise of everyone the answer was to put more emphasis on academics. Response to this question brought about many changes including a whole new academic competition club, includ- ed in this were the Spell Bowl team, Speech team, and World Affairs team. Spell Bowl team consisted of 1 2 mem- bers. On November 15, they competed at the Hoosier Spell Bowl in Brownsburg, Indiana. It was here that the Kougar team placed 5th overall out of 26 state finalists and 3rd in their class. When the Spell Bowl first began there were over 400 teams, which showed how hard the Kougar Spellers practiced. The aca- demic coach was Mrs. Dee Fritch and the captain was Val Hoffman. Under the leadership of Mr. Mark Ladd, a speech team was also orga- nized. A speech meet usually begins at 8 a.m. on a Saturday morning and ends at 3 or 4 p.m. There are three rounds of competition and at the end of the day ribbons are given to the top participants and trophies to the top teams. The six member team brought home their first trophy of speech competition in Febru- ary, after placing tenth out of 16 schools. Individually, Robin Valade placed fourth in Prose competition, Pau- la Hershman placed ninth in Impromptu Speaking, Mat Kremke placed ninth in Broadcasting, and Sean McAttee re- ceived a first in Radio. Sue Postma and Robin Valade participated in the Poetry Reading competition, Although the Kougar Speakers attended only six meets. Mat Kremke stated, Speech meets are a lot of fun to attend, but you must work very hard on your event to receive a ribbon. World Affairs team attended a semi- nar in Monticello, Indiana on March 5. Nine students attended tour sessions concerning New Challenges for Men and Women in the International Work- place. Areas talked about were equal job opportunities for equal pay, changes in the workplace in the year 2000, and daycare services for women workers. 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ATTENDANCE AWARDS Freshmen: Carl DeVries, Jeremy Kaluf, Sandy Ga- fanis, Char Sytsma, Carl Schultz, Lana Schoon- veld, Jerry Wolf, Liz Burks, Kelly Darman. Sopho- mores: Aimee Beck, Bob Stanton, Kevin Sayers, Chris Barnett, Dennis Scholl, Atlanta Sutton, Dan Sytsma, Andrea Snihurowycz, Nick Cochran, Dave Phillips. Juniors: Michelle Nannega, Denny Uhrhammer, Rich Hemphill, Bruce Clark, Becky Spencer, Todd Galloway, Leslie Street, Dale Eeni- genburg, Ann McEwan, Rob Bierma, John Takacs, John Stalbaum, Jim Kelley, Barb Nannenga. HIGH O ' BRIEN AWARD Sophomore Paula Hershman. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUC- TEES Sophomores: Jennifer Daugherty, Kim Gudorf, Wendy Hamstra, Paula Hershman, Tina Herubin, Brad Kingma, John Mathis, Craig Nagdeman, Craig Robinson, Justin Steiner, Joy Stepanek, At- lanta Sutton, Jennifer Wiggs. Juniors: Lori Fagen, Amy Hart, Jill Kooistra, Kristi Walstra. NATIONAL OEA PARTICIPANTS Juniors: Cindy Goth, Carla Hittle, Bill Sytsma. TOP STENOGRAPHIC STUDENT Juniors: Cindy Goth, Carla Hittle, Bill Sytsma. TOP STENOGRAPHIC STUDENT Junior Kelly Walleske. SPELL BOWL TEAM MEMBERS Freshmen: Diane Terborg, Deb Hoffman, Peggy Kearney. Sophomores: Andrea Snihurowycz, Jus- tin Steiner, Paula Hershman. Juniors: Val Hoffman (captain), Amy Nagel, Roby Atkins, Amy Hart, Bill Sytsma. SPELL BOWL AWARD Junior Val Hoffman. ACADEMIC COMPETITION Superbowl Sophomores: John Price, Justin Steiner. Juniors: Julie Tanis, Kelly Kennedy, Chris Allen, Roby Atkins, Harry Brockus. JETS Sophomore Justin Steiner. Juniors: Roby Atkins, Harry Brockus, Julie Tanis. Academic Decathalon Juniors: Cherri Stowers, Roby Atkins, Chris Allen, Harry Brockus. KEYBOARDING I AWARDS Sophomores; Shannon James, Shannon Spur- geon, Lisa Trinosky, Diane Sampson, Andrea Sni- hurowycz, Jenny McComb, Sue Postma, Theresa Baxter, Kerry Leach, Wendy Hamstra, Darla Wal- stra, Todd Tilev, Tina Herubin, Jason Stalbaum, Atlanta Sutton, Jenny Daugherty, Kori Kros. ADVANCED KEYBOARDING AWARDS Sophomore Erica Darnell. Juniors: Ann McEwan, Heather Rietman, Kelly Walleske, Jennifer Martin, Melissa Batey (special award). U.S. HISTORY AWARDS Juniors: Sheila Dobson, Roby Atkins, John Wiggs. ENGLISH AWARDS Freshman Jenny Coffer, Sophomore Justin Steiner. Juniors: Roby Atkins, Rich Caldanaro, Amy Hart, Julie Tanis, John Wiggs. YEARBOOK CAMP AWARDS Juniors: Lori Fagen and Kelly Kennedy. MOST VALUABLE STAFFER Sophomore Julie Sawyer. GERMAN I AWARDS Freshman Mindy Hart. Sophomores: Kim Gudorf, Joy Stepanek, Aimee Beck. Juniors: Tammy Chase, Don Jarrell, Sherri Kaluf. GERMAN II AWARDS Sophomores: Deiter Markland, John Mathis, Tina Herubin, Craig Nagdeman, Craig Robinson, Justin Steiner. Juniors: Lori Fagen, Amy Hart, Val Hoff- man, Paul Kingma, Jill Kooistra, Julie Tanis. GERMAN III AWARD Junior John Wiggs. SPANISH I AWARDS Freshmen: Deb Hoffman, Gina Walther. Sopho- mores: Paula Hershman, Kori Kros, Atlanta Sut- ton. SPANISH II AWARDS Juniors: Roby Atkins, Bill Sytsma. SPANISH III AWARD Junior Sheila Dobson. ACCOUNTING I AWARDS Sophomores: Kim Gudorf, Rhonda Mabie, Juniors: Bill Sytsma, John Wiggs, Amy Hart, Amy Nagel, Sherri Kaluf. ACCOUNTING II AWARD Junior Bea Herbst. GENERAL MATH AWARD Awards 25 Honors For Excellence Seniors Mr. Post congratulates Piper Atkins on being selected as the outstanding IOL student. Mr. Fern T raster honors Tina Holwin, Marianne Misch, and Julie Hessling with 40 8 nursing scholarships. Freshman Kim Lothian. CAREER MATH AWARDS Juniors: Rich Hemphill, Carol Neely. INTRO ALGEBRA AWARD Freshman Amy Morrison. FRESHMAN ALGEBRA AWARDS Freshman: Bob Sytsma, Bill Shepherd, Jennifer Hancock, Brian Davis, Peggy Kearney, Diane Ter- borg, Chris Christos, Tom Birch. GEOMETRY AWARDS Sophomores: Brad Kingma, Paula Hershman, Bob Stanton, Justin Steiner, Craig Nagdeman, John Mathis. JUNIOR ALGEBRA AWARDS Juniors: Bea Herbst, Michelle Profrock, Kristi Wal- stra, Rhonda Hart, Michelle Orzech, Dennis Uhr- hammer, Val Hoffman, John Wiggs, Roby Atkins. HEALTH AWARDS Sophomores: Wendy Hamstra, Craig Robinson, Larry Duranleau, Craig Nagdeman, John Price, Jennifer Wiggs, John Mathis, Sherry Boezell, Kim Gudorf. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AWARDS Freshmen: Brian Davis, Sam Wireman, Stacy How- ard, Chad Jeffries, Liz Burks, Deanna Dobson, Amy Tillema, Russ Sonaty, Brenda Myers, Rod Howard, Jeff Mclntire. LAFAYETTE ART SHOW PARTICI- PANTS Sophomore Scott Molden. Juniors: Trina Parker, Tracey Hunter, Dave Hachlica. OUTSTANDING ARTISTS Freshmen: Shaun Smith, Kim Lothian, Tom Birch, Alicia Altman, Cheryl Heironimus. Sophomore Ed Truman. Juniors: Trina Parker, Tracey Hunter, Chris Allen. SUPER SENIORS Piper Atkins, Shelley Kaluf, Marianne Misch, Amy Serhal, John Van Soest, JoEllen Grube, Michelle Smith, Kelly Myers, Todd Ailes, Ann Takacs, Rob- in Valade, Mat Kremke, Starla Eenigenburg, Kevin Whitaker, Sherri Smith, Kelly Smith. ATTENDANCE AWARDS Lisa Baxter, Scott Hazlett, Lisa Hughes, Kristine Klemp, Mat Kremke, Daniel Palmer, Twila Ross- manith, Kelly Smith, Sherri Smith, Mike Spenser, Jeff Wayne, Brian Wellons. OUTSTANDING IOL STUDENT Piper Atkins TOP STENOGRAPHIC STUDENT Piper Atkins ACCOUNTING AWARDS Marianne Misch, Jim Belstra, Scott Kooistra, Mat Kremke, Paula Downing. FINE ARTS AWARDS Lisa Reynolds, Robin Hass, John Gudorf, Sonya Wireman, Tammy Dakas, Chelsea Spriggs, Bruce Wilson, Kim Froedge, Jim Harrison. OUTSTANDING JOURNALIST Julie Hessling THEATRE AWARDS Piper Atkins, Mat Kremke 26 Honors After receiving awards for perfect attendance, Dan Palmer, Mat Kremke, Jeff Wayne and Kel- ly Smith think Ah, no more 6:00 a.m. wake-up calls. The Class of 1987 Jacob Hawkins and Ann Drangmeister take one last walk down memory lane during the processional on graduation. Although the mercury hit in the high 80 ' s, traditional attire was worn by all graduates. MATH AWARDS Todd Ailes, Mike Kooistra, Scott Kooistra, Jim Bel- stra. SPANISH AWARD Jim Belstra SCIENCE AWARDS Jim Belstra, Marianne Misch DEMOTTE STATE BANK SCHOLAR- SHIP JoEllen Grube KVTA SCHOLARSHIP Sherri Smith KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY ROTARY CLUB AWARD JoEllen Grube 40 8 NURSES SCHOLARSHIP Julie Hessling, Tina Holwin, Marianne Misch. INTERACT AWARDS Ann Takacs, Michelle Smith, Chuck Widner, JoEl- len Grube, Starla Eenigenburg, Shelley Kaluf. CERTIFICATES FROM PURDUE Karan Howard, Jeff Wayne, Brian Smith. HOOSIER SCHOLAR AWARDS Marianne Misch, Mike Kooistra. DAR AWARD Marianne Misch OUTSTANDING AMERICAN— Mat Kremke PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS Brian Smith, Jim Belstra, Todd Ailes, Mike Koois- tra, John Christos, Clara Christos, Shelley Kaluf, Karan Howard, Mike Mackiewicz, Scott Kooistra, JoEllen Grube, Jeff Wayne, Dave Horvath, Jill Slager, Piper Atkins, Tina Holwin, Julie Hessling, Marianne Misch, Sherri Smith. INDIANA UNIVERSITY Piper Atkins BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP FROM LAKE SUMTER JC Dave Brown OUTSTANDING AMERICAN STU- DENTS Mat Kremke DEPAUW UNIVERSITY — MAPLES SCHOLARSHIP Shelley Kaluf TRINITY CHRISTIAN Jim Belstra, Jill Slager. PURDUE CALUMET ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Todd Ailes TAYLOR UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP Mike Kooistra OLIVET UNIVERSITY— VOICE SCHOL- ARSHIP Twila Rossmanith ST. JOSEPH ' S SCHOLARSHIP Robin Valade SENIOR HONOR CORDS Marianne Misch, Jim Belstra, Shelley Kaluf, Mike Kooistra, Dave Horvath, Piper Atkins, Tina Hol- win, Sherri Smith, Karan Howard. VALEDICTORIAN Marianne Misch SALUTATORIAN Jim Belstra Honors 27 Graduation ' 87: A New Beginning Memories of yesterday and expectations of tomorrow filled Kankakee Valley Gymnasium on Sunday, May 31, as the 189 members of the ' Class of 87 ' joined together as one for a fi- nal time. As Pomp and Circumstance streamed from the band, under the direction of Adam Brennan, the class entered two by two. After the Invocation by Rev. David Sterk, the Salutatory Ad- dress was given by Jim Belstra. Jim ' s speech reflected the fu- ture and the plans that need to be made. As Valedictorian Marianne Misch took the class on a walk down memory lane, each indi- vidual remembered his or her special moments in Kougar Kountry. Things such as sec- tional victories, proms, and warm spring afternoons flashed through the mind. Following Rev. Sterk ' s Bacca- laureate Address the Senior Swing Choir members joined with the others for a final song, That ' s what Friends are for . Immediately following, the graduates lined single file as di- I am not afraid of tomorrow For I have seen yesterday And 1 love today. plomas were presented by school board president, Mr. Gary Green, and Superinten- dent Mr. LeRoy Webdell. Mr. Webdell had the honor of Pre- sentation of the Graduates . The class wore red and black gowns and elected the red rose as their class flower. Sponsors were Mr. Bill Osburn and Mrs. Kristi Slaby. Salutatorian, Jim Belstra and Valedictorian Marianne Misch lead the procession of graduates. Graduation represents a personal tri- umph for Mike Griffith who put aside his handicap in order to complete English requirements for graduation. Mike is es- corted by Larry Gifford. After the conferring of diplomas, Junior Kristi Walstra gives Dave Betancourt a class rose which signifies the final mo- ment from Graduation ' 87. 28 Graduation Julie Henke completes her high school band ca- reer with her performance during commence- ment. Corinna Meeks helps classmate Nicki Barger pin her cap in place before Graduation ceremony on May 31. Graduation 29 Getting into the Christmas Spirit Denny Urham- mer, Debi Schlarp, and Tammy Pawlik gather around Mrs. Roberts Christmas tree. I ' ll be your friend and I ' ll be your lover And we know in our hearts we agree We don ' t have to be one or the other Oh no We could be both to each other. As basketball manager, Harry Brockus is responsi- ble for taping the games. 30 Mugs Center: Juniors Val Hoffman and Amy Nagel and Sophomore Paula Hershman are engrossed in the exciting competition during the State Spell Bowl at Brownsburg High School. Things are looking up for junior Mike Liss as he eyes the path to the senior lockers just days be- fore graduation. Seniors Kevin Whitaker, Julie Hessling, Twila Ross- manith, Jeanette Sculley and John Van Soest get journalism experience working on a newspaper for advanced composition. Super senior Ann Takacs was bestowed a special honor during her weekly reign when 93-year-old Mary Thatcher and niece Jackie Crim returned to high school for a day to record the changes in education that have occurred in the intervening 75 years. Mugs 3 1 Sixteen Voice Reactions To Super Senior Spotlight How did you feel when you were chosen as the first Super Senior? How did you feel when you saw your picture in the Super Senior case? I was flattered, and I felt that I had made a real achievement. It was nice to be rewarded. ' ' I was grateful, honored, and extremely pleased at being selected. My only hope is that through my activities at K.V., I have lived up to the title. —PIPER ATKINS What was your first reaction when Mr. Post told you that you were going to be Super Senior? “I was really happy about it because I ' d always wanted to be Super Senior. I think it is a pretty big accomplishment, like a Senior ' Ivy League ' . —SHELLEY KALUF ”1 felt honored and proud, after working so hard during high school, I was glad that someone had recognized my contributions. —JO ELLEN GRUBE How did your friends react to you being Super Senior? They were excited for me. They said they knew I ' d get it sooner or later. —MICHELE SMITH What benefits did being a Super Senior have for you? —ROBIN VALADE After receiving the honor of Super Sen- ior, how did you view your accomplish- ments? It made the climb up the hill worth it! —MAT KREMKE What does it mean to be a Super Sen- ior? I feel it is both a privilege and an honor to be chosen as Super Senior. It should be everyone ' s goal in his her Senior year to receive this honor. Why do you think you were chosen as Super Senior? I think my strong determination to achieve had an effect on my selection to be Super Senior. I have a lot of confidence in becoming successful and in order to succeed one must be motivated. —MARIANNE MISCH What did your parents say when you told them you were going to be Super Senior? My parents were very happy for me when I told them the news. They knew how much of an honor it was to be named Super Senior. —AMY SERHAL What effect did being a Super Senior have on your outlook toward school? All in all it told me that I had achieved some- thing not everyone would achieve; I achieved MY goal! —JOHN VAN SOEST I benefitted from being a Super Senior because it helped me realize all the accomplishments I have made and helped me set goals for my future. —KELLY MYERS Do you feel more people should be high- lighted as Super Seniors? Yes, because I think a few people get left out who deserve it just as much, but some people don ' t know about them. —TODD AILES How did you feel when you read your Spper Senior article in the town newspa- per? I had a good feeling of accomplishment and self-worth. I felt my hard work had paid off. —ANN TAKACS How did you feel when you saw people read your Super Senior article in the case? — STARLA EENIGENBURG Do you feel a monetary award should go with the honor of being Super Sen- ior? Why? No, you should feel that this is an honor in itself and be proud that you are one of the few selected for this award each year. —KEVIN WHITAKER Who was the first person you really wanted to tell, and why? I wanted to tell my mom. She was expecting me to be one. When the end of the year came along, she didn ' t think that I would be one. I want- ed to let her know that I finally made it. —SHERRI SMITH How did it feel to be the last Super Sen- ior? I didn ' t feel any less honored or less important. Throughout my four years here at K.V. I always hoped my picture would be up there, and now it is. It doesn ' t matter whether a person is the first, 8th, or the last, they are all honorable people. I am glad I ' m the last, because it lets me leave with a good memory of K.V. —KELLY SMITH Memories Stir Mixed Emotions In Seniors Of ' 87 Dear Friends, After searching through the copy blocks of several old yearbooks, I knew our copy had to be different. I realized there was nothing unique enough to even begin to describe the Class of ' 87. We have so much individuality among us, but we still have the want, need, and desires to bring us TOGETHER as one. We have hud some great times TO- GETHER as a class, such as the Prom of 1986. Who would have dreamed we could transform our little gym into such a dreamland. In our minds that was and will always be the best Prom this school will ever see. Even though we all have our own indi- vidual memories of the past twelve years, I ' m sure almost all of us remem- ber the time Duane Kamminga got his head caught in the piano after story- time, or how about the time Brett Huber and Brian Smith ran away from school, and JoEllen Grube cried because she thought it was all her fault. Then we decided to grow up. In eighth grade we decided it was time to add zest to our so called pep sessions”. We put mini-skirts on Mike Mackiewicz and Bri- an Smith and let them lead the cheers. Were we not the class to get into the most trouble? During locker decora- tions our freshman year, the strict rule was NO PAINT ON THE LOCKERS , Who do you think was the first to bring out the brushes Those itty-bitty fresh- men, thaf ' s who! Then one steps back and looks at the glorious indi vidual accomplishments which are forever stored in the hearts and minds of each and every senior. On Honors Night, May 29, applause are long and hearty for the top ten and the Presidential and Academic Scholars. On Graduation, May 31, sponsors Mr. Ors- burn and Mrs. Slaby take a back seat as we make our final move. TODD AILES, Football 1 ,2,3,4, Golf 4, Pathfinders 1, 2,3,4, Sci- ence 2,3,4, Interact 3,4, Varsity Club 3,4, Art Club 3, SADD 4 ROB ARNOLD PIPER ATKINS, Drama Club 1,4, Sunshine, 1, 2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 1, 2, 3, 4, OEA 2,3,4. V.Pres— 3, Pres. District V. Pres. — 4, Nat ' l Honor Society 3,4, SADD 4, Inter- act 4, Girls State 3, Charlotte ' s Web , Fiddler on The Roof , Grease , Carnival , Patch- work , The Wiz” DEE BAILEY, Basketball 1,2, Track 1, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4 V. Pres — 3, Pres. — 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Spanish 2, Science 2, Powder Puff 3,4, OEA 4, FHA 4, SADD 4 NICKI BARGER JAMES (SKIP) BARRETT, Golf 1 ,2,3,4, Simulations 1 , Art Club 1 , Science 4 LISA BAXTER, Sunshine 3, OEA 3,4 MATTHEW BATEY, Marching Band 1,2, 3, 4, Pep Band 1,2, 3, 4, Concert Band 1,2,3, 4, Yearbook 1 , Journalism 2, Pathfinders 4 MARY ELLEN BEATA, Track 3,4, Cheerleading 1 ,2 Copt. — 2, Pow- der Puff 3,4, Student Council 1,3 V. Pres. — 3, Sunshine 1 ,2,3,4, Pathfinders 1 ,2,3,4, Class officer 1, Sec. Tres., Science Club 1 ,2,4, Interact 2,3,4, Speech Debate 4, Yearbook 4, Newspa- per 4 Seniors 33 JIM BELSTRA, Marching Bandl 1,2,3, Concert Band 1,2,3, Jazzl Band 1,2, Pep Band 1,2,3, “Fid-1 dler on the Roof , Pathfinders I 3,4, Science Club 3,4 Pres. — 4,1 Jets Team 3, Boys State 3, SADd| 4, Interact 4 RON BELSTRA KEVIN BLACK STEVE BLISS, Band 1,2 Jazz, Bas-I ketball, Track 2,3,4, Pathfinders} 3.4, Science 3, Varsity 4 TRACI BROCK, Powder Puff 3,4,1 Art Club 4, OEA 4, FHA 4, Path-) finders 4 DAN BRODNER, Football 1,2, 3, 1 Track 2,3,4, SADD 4, Varsity 4,1 Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Computer I 1.2. 3. 4, Science 1,2, 3, 4, Artl 1,2, 3, 4, Interact 1 ,2,3,4, Spanish! 2,3,4 TOM BRODNER DAVE BROWN, Basketbal 1, 2,3,4, Track 1, 2,3,4, Science] 1.2. 3. 4, Math 1,2, Varsity 3,4, Art 3,4, Pathfinders 3,4, Interact j 3.4, Computer 3,4, Simulation 3,4, Class officer 4 Tres., Student Council 4 RYAN BULT, Wrestling 2,3,4, Newspaper 3,4, SADD 4, Path- finders 1 ,2,3,4, German 1 PAUL BUTLER, Science Club 3,4, Art Club 4, Pathfinders 4 MARILYN BYROM, Volleyball 1, Concert Choir 1, SADD 4, Inter- act 4, “Fiddler on the Roof , Spanish 3,4, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Jr. Miss 4, Powder Puff 3,4 CLARA CHRISTOS 34 Seniors OF 87 JOHN CHRISTOS MALYNDA KAE CRON, Art 1,4, Sunshine 1 ,2,3,4, OEA 3, FHA 4, German 1,2, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4 | VICKI CZLONKA, Kougaretts 1,2, 3, 4, Sunshine 1,2,3, German 3 TAMARA DACUS, Spanish 1,2, I Photography 1,2, OEA 2,3,4 I V. Pres. 4, Basketball Manager 2 MYLES DEBSHAW, Cross Coun- I try 1,2, 3, 4, Wrestling 1,2, Track [1,3,4, Baseball 2, Simulations 1 1,2, 3, 4, Computer 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsi- jty 1,2, 3, 4, Drama I, Science 1 1 ,2,3,4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, I Spanish 2,3, Interact 4, Yearbook 1 4, Newspaper 4 THOMAS DeFRIES, Basketball J 1 ,2,3,4, Baseball 1,2,4, Pathfind- lers 1, 2, 3, 4, Science 3,4, Interact 1 4, Art 4 TRACEY DEHAAN, Sunshine 1 ,2, OEA 3,4 DAVID DeLEEUW, German 1,2, Science 3,4, Interact 4 DAN DeYOUNG | KEVIN DeYOUNG, Cross Coun- try 1,2, 3, 4, Wrestling 1,2,3, 4, | Track 1 ,2, FFA 1 ,2,3,4, Pathfind- ers 1,2, 3, 4, Band 1, Varsity Club 2,3,4, Art 4 PAULA DOWNING, Sunshine 1 , FFA 1 , Science 2, OEA 4, Path- finders 2,3, Interact 3, Powder Puff 3 ANN DRANGMEISTER, Art 1,3,4, Computer 1, OEA 2,3, Sunshine 2,3,4 Seniors 35 SENIORS STARLA EENIGENBURG, Path- finders 1,2, 3, 4, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Nat ' l Honor Society 2,3,4, Swing Choir 3,4, OEA 3,4, Top 10% 3,4, FHA 4, Interact 4, SADD 4, Jr. Miss 4, Fiddler on the Roof JENNIFER EVANS JULIE FASE, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 1 ,2,3,4, Band 1 , Inter- act 2,3,4, Kougarettes 2, Science 2, Spanish 4, SADD 4, Powder Puff 4 LAURA FRANZEN, Computers 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 1, OEA 4 LeANNE FRIELING, Sunshine 1 ,2,3,4, Pathfinders 1 ,2,4, Kou- garettes 1 ,2, Science 2, Interact 2,4 KIM FROEDGE DAVE GARLAND BECKIE GEARHART, Art Club 1 ,2, Track 1,2, Cheerblock 1, SADD 2,3,4, Spanish 2,3, Cheerleading 2,3, Pathfinders 3,4, Interact 4, Sunshine 4, Science 4 KEN GREER, Computer 1,2, 3, 4 Sec Tres — 4, Simulations 1 ,2,3,4 V.Pres. — 4, Span ish 3, Science 4, Drama 4, Pathfinders 4 JoELLEN GRUBE, Sunshine 1.2. 3. 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, In- teract 1 ,2,3,4, Science 1 ,2,3,4, Computer 1 ,2,3,4, Powder Puff 3.4, Nat ' l Honor Society 2,3,4, SADD 4, Jr. Miss 4, Drama 4, Math Team 1, Math Club 2, Newspaper 2, Concert Choir 1, Swing Choir 2,3,4, German 3, FHA 4 JON GUDORF, Art Club 4 DAVID HAMMACK 36 Seniors OF 87 True salesmen, like Senior Ryan Bull, are horn with a silver tongue In December, Ryan s prowess gained him a tree afternoon of class as he assisted Mi Hughes in the delivery of the 44 C hristmas food baskets SHELLEY HANDFORD PHIL HARPER, FFA 1 ,2,3 KENNY HASKINS, Football 1 ,2,3, Basketball I, Track 1 ,2, Varsity 4, Interact 4, Pathfinders 4, Science 4 ROBIN HASS, Art 1 ,2,3,4, Span- ish 1,2, 3, 4, SADD 4, Science 1,4, Computer 1,2, Pathfinders 1,4 JACOB HAWKINS SCOTT HAZLETT, Football 1, Basketball 1,2, Baseball 1, Band 1 , Science 3,4, Boys State 3 Seniors 37 SENIORS ART HELTON, FFA 1 ,2,3,4 Pres. — 3,4, Pathfinders 4 NORM HEMPHILL, Football 1 ,3,4, Basketball 1 , Wrestling 3,4, Track 4, OEA 4 JULIE HENKE LAURI HENRICHS, Pathfinders 1 ,2, OEA 3,4, Band 1 ,2, Choir 3,4, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4 JULIE HESSLING, Sunshine 1 ,2,3,4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Ger- man 1 , OEA 2, Science 3,4, SADD 4, Yearbook 3,4 — Editor, Inter- act 3,4, Kougarettes 3, Quill Scroll 4, FHA 4, Top 10% of class JET Team 3,4 DENISE HOFFMAN, Sunshine 1 ,2, Choir 1 ,2,4, Pathfinders 3,4 TINA HOLWIN KEITH HOLLEY DAVID HORVATH, Cross Coun- try 1,4, Wrestling 1, Track 1,3,4, Swimming 3, Varsity 4, German 4 ART HOWARD KARAN HOWARD, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, OEA 3,4, Sunshine 1 ,2,3,4, SADD 4, Nat ' l Honor So- ciety 3,4, German 1,2, 3, 4, Inter- act 2,3,4, Science 3,4, Powder Puff 3,4, Speech Debate Team 4, Academic Decathlon Team 4 BRETT HUBER 38 Seniors It leadership and experience go hand in hand then the class ot ' 87 is without a doubt under control with tour year president Amy Serhal, two year vice president Kelly Myers, two year secretary Nicki Barger and first year treasurer Dave Brown BRENT JEFFRIES, Fotoball 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1,2, 3, 4, Baseball 1 ,2,3,4, Pathfinders 1 ,2,3,4, Sci- ence 1, Student Council 1,2, Art 1, Varsity 2,3,4, Interact 2,3,4, SADD 4 CHRISTINE JOHNSTON BOB JONES JULIE JONES, Sunshine 1,3, SADD 4 KELLY JONES, Cheerleading 1 ,3,4, Pathfinders 1 ,2,3,4, Sun- shine 1 ,2,3,4, Interact 2,3,4, OEA 4, Varsity 4, FHA 4, Art 4 DAVE JORDAN SHELLEY KALUF, Volleyball 1, Band 1,2,3, Sunshine 1 ,2,3,4, Pathfinders 1 ,2,3,4, Nat ' l Honor Society 2,3,4, Interact 1,2, 3, 4 Pres. — 4, OEA 4, German 3,4, Math Club 1.2 DUANE KAMMINGA, Football 1 ,2,3,4, Track 1,2, Varsity 3,4 OF 87 Seniors 39 txcited ana ready! Mike Mackiewicz is leaving an indel- ible impression on the halls of KVHS. Senior it is: The Senior Syndrome mmm Hi II II HP ppH 1 1 What is the strange, unex- plainable disease that affects each senior about six months before graduation Technical- ly termed, SENIORITIS, it attacks the central nervous system of each senior. It has been known to affect home- work, friendships, household chores and work. Its efforts have been known to be harmful if a diploma is not at- j tained by the first week of June. If you have had any of the sumptoms listed below, you may have contracted | senioritis. When I didn ' t care about my grades anymore, except for Government. Robin Hass When I quit bringing my books home. Robert Peal Frustration! Piper Atkins I was excited and ready for college. Mike Mackiewicz When I was sick of doing homework. April Vander- molen That ' s a good question! Tami Dacus When I never wanted to do my homework and never wanted to go to school. Jen- nifer Perry and Julie Hessling It ' s a natural disease, it comes with being a senior. Keith Holley I had yearbook deadlines and I didn ' t care. Nicole Scu- belek Several people told me I had it. Valerie Ptacek Everything got easier. Jeff Woolever Time went so slow. Jodi Wireman I don ' t have senioritis. Kelly Krupa I can ' t wait to get out of school. Starla Eenigenburg You get home with a big stack of books, you don ' t want to do it and the grades show it. Skip Barrett Before now school was im- portant, now I have nothing to come for. Shannon Kohl- 1 man I used to be nervous if I knew I didn ' t have my home- work done, now it doesn ' t! matter. Chelsea Spriggs I ' m not bored with the school yet, this is a whole new social structure to me. | Becky Gearhart I had so much fun last sum- 1 mer that I can ' t wait for this! summer. Jill Slager I started to care less about! my subjects. Mat Kremke Forgetting about every- thing. Alta Williams RON KLAUER, Football 1 ,2,3,4, Baseball 1,2, 3, 4, Wrestling | 1 ,2,3,4, Varsity Club 3 KRIS KLEMP, Sunshine 1,3, Choir | 1,3,4 TONY KOLP MIKE KOOISTRA, Basketball 1,1 Science 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders] 2,3,4, German 3,4, Interact 4 SCOTT KOOISTRA, Basketball 1 , ] Science 3,4, OEA 4 STEVE KOOY 40 Seniors CRAIG KOZAK, Track 1 ,4, Path- finders 4, Band — Marching! 1.2. 3. 4, Basketball Band 1,2, 3, 4, Concert Band 1,2, 3, 4, Jazz 3,4 MATTHEW J. KREMKE, Comput- er 1,2, 3, 4, Pres. — 4, Simulations I 1 ,2,3,4 Pres. — 4, Football 1 , Dra- ma 1,4 Pres. — 4, Interact 1,4, Pathfinders 2,3,4, Swing Choir 2.3.4, Concert Choir 1 ,4, Spanish 3, SADD 4, Boys State 3, Year- book 4, Charlottes Web , Fid- I dler on the Roof , Grease , j Music Man ' ' , Carnival ' ' , Patchwork , West Side Story , The Wiz KIM KROS, German 1, Track manager 3, SADD 4, Sunshine 1 , Pathfinders 4 KELLY KRUPA, Band 1,2,3, Sun- shine 1,2,3, Pathfinders 1,2,3, Spanish 1 ,2, Powder Puff 3, OEA 3.4, SADD 4 CARLA LEACH, Sunshine 1.2. 3. 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Sci- ence 1,2, 3, 4, Interact 2,3,4, Track I, Powder Puff 3, SADD 4, OEA 4, Jr. Miss 4, Kougaretfes 1,2,3, 4 Tres. — 2, Captain 3,4, Band Senior representative TIM L ORENZEN, Basketball 1.2. 3. 4, Spanish 1, SADD 4, Track 3,4, Interact 3,4, Science 3.4, Varsity 3,4, Pathfinders 4 MIKE MACKIEWICZ, Football 1 ,2,3,4, Baseball 1 ,2, Spanish 3,4, Sec. — 3, Science 3,4 Sec. — 4, Pathfinders 4, Varsity 4, Interact 4, Top 10% LISA McCARTY, Pathfinders 1 ,2,3,4, Sunshine 1 ,2,3,4, Powder Puff 3,4, Volleyball 3, Interact 4, Art 4, SADD 4 GREG MIDDLETON KIM MISCH, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, SADD 4, FHA 3,4, Pathfinders 1,2,3, 4, OEA 2,3, tres — 4, Inter- act 4, Powder Puff 3,4 MARIANNE MISCH, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, SADD 4, Interact 4, Sci- ence 4, Girls state 3, German 2,3, Nat ' l Honor Society 2,3,4, Marching Band 1,2, Top 10% of class RICH MURCHEK, Swimming 1,2,3, 4, SADD 4, Pathfinders 4, Varsity 2,4, Interact 3,4, Track 3, Football 2, Computer 1 ,2,3,4 OF 87 Seniors 4 1 SENIORS KARI MUSCH JON MYERS, Football 1,3,4, Bas- ketball 1, Baseball 2,3,4, Varsity | 3,4 KELLY MYERS, Volleyballl 1,2, 3, 4, Track 3, Basketballl 1,2,3, 4, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, SADD I 4, Pathfinders 3,4, Student Coun-| cil 3,4, Class Vice Pres. 3,4, Varsi-| ty 4, Tres 4, Science 4, Home- coming Queen 4, Yearbook 4 SARAH MYERS, Pathfinders! 1,2, 3, 4, FHA 3, Sunshine 1 ,2,3, | SADD 4, OEA 2,3,4, Interact 4 STEVE NEELEY DAVE NORBERG, FFA 1 ,2,3,4, 1 Officer 2,3, Pathfinders 1 ,2,3,4, [ Science 4 SHELLEY NOWAK, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Choir 1,2, Pathfinders] 1,2, 3, 4, FHA 2,3,4, V.Pres.— 3, Pres. — 4, Swing Choir 3,4 MARY OWENS, Yearbook 3,4 DAN PALMER, Simulations 1 TONIA PARKER, Cheerleading 1,2,3 Varsity — 3, Sunshine] 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 1,2,3, 4, In- teract 1 ,2,3, Swimming 2,4, Varsi- ty 3,4, FHA 4 Sec. — 4, Art 4 ROBERT PEAL, Baseball 1,2,3, Football 1,2,3, SADD 4, Interact 4, Science 4, Pathfinders 4 JENNIFER PERRY, Track 1 , Pow- der Puff 3,4, Pathfinders 1 ,2,3,4, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4 Tres. — 4, Ger- man 1 ,2, FHA 3,4 Tres — 3, Inter- act 3, Yearbook 4 42 Seniors PEGGY PETTET VALERIE PTACEK, Pathfinders 1 ,2,3,4, OEA 4, Sunshine 1,3,4, Volleyball 1,2, Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 4 LISA REYNOLDS FRED RINKER DEBBIE ROBERTS CHRISTY ROSE, Sunshine 1,2,3, Concert Choir 1, Pathfinders 2,3,4, Swim Team Manager 2,3, OEA 3,4, German 3,4, Drama 4, Carnival Summers Overseas Enlighten Christos On Heritage Have you ever dreamed of traveling to a far away coun- try for the summer? John and Clara Christos get that chance about every three or four years. They have been traveling to Greece since they were children. This helps them keep in touch with the family they have there, and it also helps them to learn the customs and traditions of the island on which their ances- tors were raised. The trip, from Chicago, takes nearly twelve hours by plane to get to Athens, the capital of Greece. From there the Christos travel another eight to ten hours to get to Karapathos, where they stay. The island of Karapathos is not very large, with only four thousand year-round inhabi- tants. However, during the summer nearly eight thou- sand flock to this picturesque isle for three months of shop- ping, swimming, hiking, and enjoying all the soccer games one can take in. The teenagers in Greece dress the same as teenagers here, and enjoy basically the same junkfoods . The only major difference is that over there most of the teenagers own mopeds rather than cars. What makes John and Clara want to go back? ' ' You get to meet a variety of peo- ple from different places. The weather is wonderful and it never rains in the sum- mer. There is also a lot to do and to see so you are never bored, exclaimed Clara, who has taken the trip five times. Friendships which follow a visit to the island do not nec- essarily need to end with a re- other social events are held, turn home. There are Kara- Greek word for friends, pathian organizations throughout the United States to reunite these new fele . Dances, picnics, and many OF 87 Seniors 43 SENIORS Overcoming the odds hasn ' t been easy for 18-year-old Mike Griffith, who was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident in 1 984 He is assisted by Senior Rob Arnold TWILA ROSSMANITH, Drama 1 ,4, Computer 1,2, 3, 4, Marching Band 1 ,2, Concert Band 1 ,2, Pep Band 1,2, Spanish 2, German 3,4, Interact 4, Pathfinders 3,4, Con- cert Choir 3, Swing Choir 4, Pow- der Puff 4, Charlotte ' s Web , Fiddler on the Roof , Grease , The Wiz LESLIE RUCKLOS, Special Olym- pics Bowling and Track 1,2,3, 4, State Bowling Team 3 RICK SANDERS, Band 1,2, 3, 4, Marching Band 1, 2,3,4, Jazz Band 1,2, 3, 4, Pep Band 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 4, Pit Band for Fid- dler on the Roof SARAH SAWYER NICOLE SCUBELEK, Band 1 SADD 4, Art 4, Pathfinders 4 Yearbook 4 AMY SERHAL, Student Council 1,2, 3, 4, Class President 1, 2, 3, 4, Sunshine 1 ,2,3,4, Pathfinders 1 ,2,3,4, Volleyball 1,2, 3, 4, Bas- ketball 1,2, 3, 4, Golf 2,3,4, OEA 3, Hugh O ' Brien Recipient 2, Var- sity 3,4, Science 4, SADD 4 Pres. — 4 BONNIE SHADDER, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, OEA 3,4, German 2,3, Sunshine 2,3, Powder Puff 3, Dra- ma 4, School Musical 3,4 JILL SLAGER, Volleyball 1, Sun- shine 1,2, 3, 4, Interact 2,3,4, Sec — 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Musical 1, Marching Band 1,2,3, Concert Band 1,2,3, Pep Band 1,3, Jazz Band 2, Pit Band 3,4, Spanish 3,4, Powder Puff 3,4, SADD 4 44 Seniors OF 87 BRIAN SMITH, Football 1 ,2, Bas- ketball 1 , Baseball 1 , Spanish 2,3, Pathfinders 3,4, Interact 4, Spell- ing BEE I DAVID SMITH KELLY S. SMITH, Computer 1,2, 3, 4, Yearbook 4, German 1,2, 3, 4, Drama 1,2,4, Swing Choir 3,4, Pathfinders 4, Interact 4, SADD 4, Science 4, Patch- work , Charlotte ' s Web , Fid- dler on the Roof , Grease , Carnival , The Wiz MICHELE SMITH, Academic De- cathlon Team 4 SHERRI SMITH, Basketball 1,2,3, Track 1,2,3, 4, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Art 1, Pathfinders 1,2,3, 4, Span- ish 2,3, Varsity 3,4, Science 4, Volleyball Manager 3 , Nat ' l Hon- or Society 4 MIKE SPENCER, Wrestling 1,2, Science 2,3, Interact 4, Special Ed. Skiing 2, Special Ed. Basket- ball 3, Special Ed. Swimming 3, Special Ed. Track Field 3, Spe- cial Ed. Bowling 3,4 CHELSEA SPRIGGS, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Art 1,2, 3, 4 SALLY STRONG, Sunshine 1 ,2,3,4, Science 1 ,2,3,4, Kougar- ettes 1 , Band 1 , SADD 4, Jr. Miss 4, Powder Puff 4, Interact 1 ,2,3,4. Spanish 2,3, Pathfinders 1 ,2,3,4 JEFF SWANSON, Football 1 ,2,3,4, Pathfinders 1 ,2,3,4, Var- sity 2,3,4, Wrestling 4, Baseball 1 ,2,3, German 2 ANN TAKACS, Sunshine 1 ,2,3,4, Art 2,3,4 Pres. — 2, Interact 3,4, Mirage 4 — Art Editor, Grease DIANE TILLEMA, Sunshine 1 ,2,3,4, Pathfinders 1 ,2, Basket- ball 1 ,2, Basketball Manager 3, Interact 3,4, Volleyball 1 , SADD 4, Newspaper 4 JOHN TIRB, Science 1,2, 3, 4, Track 1, Art 1,3,4, Computer 1,2, 3, 4, Football 2, Interact 2,3, Pathfinders 2,3,4 Seniors 4 b Through The Years: 1 983- 1 987 Through our four years of high school, we dreamed new dreams and set new goals. Here are some that WE made come alive. 1983- 84 FRESHMEN . . . Football 6-4 . . . Basketball 10-10 ... Fiddler On The Roof . . . Life — ' 84 ' . 1984- 85 SOPHOMORES. . Football 8-4 . . . Basketball 17-8 . . . Grease . . . OEA competes at Nationals . . . Cross-Coun- try competes at State . . . New and Im- proved. 1985- 86 JUNIORS . . . Football 7-5 .. . Basketball 8-14 .. . Carnival . . . Individ- ual Unity. 1986- 87 SENIORS . . . Homecoming Queen and Escort, Kelly Myers and Dave Brown . . . JoEllen Grube wins Ju- nior Miss . . . Wiz . . . Senior Prom . . . Commencement, May 31, 1987 ... A Change of Pace tor a Changing Place. SENIORS After 1 2 years, John VanSoest and April Vandermolen finally earned the right to hide behind the senior lockers. BRIAN TUCKER, Studen t Council 1,2,3, Football 1,2, 3,4, Basket- ball 1,2,3, Baseball 1,3,4, Home- coming Court 1, Varsity 2,3,4, Victor 3 APRIL VANDERMOLEN, Path- finders 1,2, 3, 4, Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4, Kougarettes 1,2, 3, 4, OEA 2,4, Swimming 2,3,4, Capt. — 4, Inter- act 3,4 JOHN VAN SOEST, Pathfinders 1.2. 3. 4, FFA 1,2, 3,4, Varsity 2.3.4, Interact 4, Science 4, Cross Country 1, 2,3,4, Track 1,2, 3, 4 SCOTT VAN VUREN CHRIS WALSTRA, Cross Country 1,2, 3,4, Basketball 1, Varsity 4, Art 4 BILL WALTHER, Spanish 1,2,3, 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, Art 1,2, 3, 4, Science 1,2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, Computer 1,2, Interact 1,2, 3, 4, SADD 4 46 Seniors STEVE WARNER MARK WARRAN, Art 1 ,2,3,4, Science 1, Band 1, Computers 1, Student Council 1, Moth 1, Foot- ball 1,3, Wrestling 1, Track 1, Pathfinders 2,3,4, Interact 3,4 MICHELLE WARRAN, Concert Choir 1 ,2,3,4, Science 1, Path- finders 1 ,2,3,4, FHA 1 , Sunshine 2,3, SADD 4, Fiddler on the Roof DANA WARREN, Sunshine 1, Pathfinders 1 ,2,4, Kougarettes 3, Art 4 JEFF WAYNE, Football 1,2, 3, 4, Baseball 1,2, Spanish 1 BRIAN WELLONS, Special Olym- pics 1,2, 3, 4, Pathfinders 4, Bas- ketball Manager 4, V JV KEVIN WHITAKER, Footbal 1, 2,3,4, Baseball 1, 2,3,4, Wres tling 2, Varsity 3,4, Science 4 CHARLES WIDNER, Football 1,2,3, Wrestling 1,2, Golf 1,3, Computer 1,2, 3, 4, FFA 1,2, Inter- act 1,2, 3,4, German 3,4, Science 4 DIANE WIERS, Pathfinders 1 ,2,3,4, OEA 3,4, Top 10% of Class 1,2, 3, 4 JEFF WILBOURNE ALTA WILLIAMS, Spanish 2, Yearbook 2,3,4 Managing Edi- tor — 4, Mirage 4, Quill Scroll 4 BRUCE WILSON, Wrestling 1,3,4, Chess 1 , SADD 1 ,2, Art 3, Track 4 Seniors 47 ANDREA- WIREMAN Puff 3,4, Art 4 Powder JODI WIREMAN, Cheerleading 1.2.3, OEA 4, Sunshine 1,2,3, Pathfinders 1,2, 3, 4, SADD 4, Concert Choir 1,2,3, Interact 2.3.4, Swing Choir 4, Powder Puff 4 SONYA WIREMAN, Powder Puff 3,4, Art 4, Interact 4, SADD 4, Pathfinders 1,2, 3. 4. Sunshine 1 JEFF WOOLEVER, Football 1 ,2,3,4, OEA 3,4, Baseball 1 ,2,3,4, Pathfinders 1 ,2,3, Char- lotte ' s Web ,2,3,4, JON WYATT, Computer Drama 1 , Spanish 2 CHANDI YATES, Band 1, FFA 2,3,4, SADD 4, Interact 4, Sun- shine 2,4, Pathfinders 2,4 TERRI KLEMP CAMERA SHY SENIORS GREG NEMCEK CHRIS PETROFF KEN SANDERS JEANETTE SCULLEY TIM SHAFFER ROBIN VALADE DENISE VALANDINGHAM SHARON WOUDEMA YOU ' VE REA CHED THE END! DON ARBUCKLE NATHIAN BAILEY DAVID BETANCOURT JERRY BOLEN LISA BROOKS JOAN COMBS WILLIAM COWGILL LARRY GIFFORD JIM GILBERT LISA HUGHES DAVID JOHNSON SHANNON KOHLMAN NATHAN LAWYER TROY MORRIS ANDREA NANNENGA 48 Seniors Class of ' 88 Creates Memories For 237 Kougars From August 25-May 28, 237 stu- dents claimed the title Juniors. Al- though the six letter word looked unim- portant, it carried the weight of the world for the 180 day period, as the class of ”88 created memories for a lifetime. U.S. History and the last year of Eng- lish were the only two required courses. For the first time students were allowed to fill the remaining five slots with elec- tives. From five hours of science and math to five hours of fine arts, the junior year allowed for the diversity of person- alities chich comprise a class. On December 6, Roby Atkins and John Wiggs accepted invitations to at- tend the Lugar Symposium in Indianapo- lis. Throughout the day, the boys lis- tened to lectures and discussed International issues including The Stra- tegic Defense Initiative and the unrest in South Africa. According to John Wiggs. The symposium invitation was an hon- ' ' Being a Junior means that it is now our time to rebel. The spotlight is on us, and we have to take advantage of the situation. Jeff Pettet or. Indianapolis was the site of addi- tional junior honors for Don Jarrell who participated in the All-State Choir, and Spell Bowl Captain Val Hoffman who led her team to a second place state finish. A strong academic background was also important to Paula Falbo who was the editor of the high school newspaper, and Kelly Kennedy who spearheaded an outreach program for young journalists. Each week articles about KV appeared under the heading Kelly ' s Klassmates in the KV POST. Irreplaceable was the way Jim Bailey described his exper- iences as stage manager of both Patchwork and The Wiz . In athlet- ics, Mike Rhoades brought home hon- ors from the mats and Tracey Hunter cheered her way to Captain of the Var- sity Squad. Tracey was also elected Ju- nior Class Homecoming Princess and Class Treasurer. Princess and Class Treasurer. This combination of brains and brawn was under the direction of Mr. Watts and Mrs. Zacher. Jackie Abbring Tracy Ailes Chris Allen Jeff Anderson Kelli Andre David Arispe Jim Arwood Rob Atkins Michelle Bachman Jim Bailey Russell Bailey Tim Bales Sherry Banks Julie Bartus Melissa Batey Jeanette Bauser Scott Beam Janet Bewick Robert Bierma David Bohannon Glen Bookwalter Scott Borsits Billie Jo Brokus Harry Brokus Angela Brown Mike Bryan Jason Banning Tim Burkes Joy Byrom Richard Coldanaro Gena Combs Tammy Chase Bruce Clark Buddy Collins Brad Cox Roy Craft Mark Craig Brad Cristy Matt Criswell Jerry Crouch Theresia Cunningham Lisa Davis Shelly Davis Scott Dearmond Randy Denton Jeff De Young Sheila Dobson Lynda Dreilmg Scott Dunham Doug Edwords Stacy Edwards Dale Eeningenburg Marcia Eeningenburg Ron Evers Brian Exton Juniors 49 Quads Require Second Look In KVHS Classes Born on June 21, Wheatfield ' s first set of quads have grown to be very different individuals. Allan, Byron, Corey and Dale were born approximately 28 minutes apart. Named in the order they were born, the boys wore 14-carat gold identification bracelets until they were six months old. Allan, the oldest of the quads, has enjoyed watching the Cosby Show and playing football. His other favor- ites included eating steak, the colors, black, red and white and listening to the heavy metal band Kiss. After graduation he wants to become a truck driver. Byron, who likes snacking on pizza and watching Miami Vice, chose blue as his favorite color, and Bugs Bunny cartoons as his favorite pastime. By- ron, who likes to listen to Alabama, chose diesel mechanics as a career. Corey, the second to the last quad, chose the color blue as his favorite. Corey ' s other favorites included watching Growing Pains and munch- ing on pizza. In retrospect Corey stated that he liked playing football. His future plans include joining the service. Dale, the youngest quad, has enjoyed football, weight lifting and shop classes. He also enjoyed watching Cheers and Bugs Bunny cartoons. Pizza, the color red, and listening to AC DC round out the final quad who wants to be a race car driver. All the boys admit growing up with four identical siblings was fun, but hard. Their list of memories included Kindergarten where the boys used to trade T-shirts to confuse the teach- ers. Their mother ' s special memory happened when Dale was five years old. He was looking in the mirror and she asked him who he saw. His reply was My brothers. Lori Fagen Jeff Fase Paula Falbo Shaun Fitzpatrick Tina Frampton Chris Frederick Dan Fritts Todd Galloway Pat Gamble Melanie Gates Tracy Gildersleeve Kim Gilleland Cindy Goth Tim Hanewich Andy Harper Ed Harrington Amy Hart Rhonda Hart Rod Hayes Amber Hazlett Ross Heironimus Chandler Helton Rich Hemphill David Hend rix Bea Herbst Jeff Hershman Buddy Hilton Carla Hittle Michelle Hittle Steve Hoffman Val Hoffman Angel Holloway Kristen Holmes Mark Homeier Shane Howard Michelle Howard Tim Howard Candy Huber Matt Hunnicutt Jody Hunt 50 Juniors Gifts highlight the week before Christmas. Showing off their Christmas spirit are Juniors Pam Hurt, Debi Schlarp, Tracy Hunter, and Carla Hittle. Tracey Hunter Pam Hurt Alan Irvine Byron Irvine Corey Irvine Dale Irvine Don Jarrel Ed Jefferson Jimmy Johnson Randy Johnson Dawn Jones Rhonda Jonkman Sherri Kaluf Doug Kamminga Jim Kelly Kelly Kennedy Ralph Kenning Kim Kerkes Paul Kingma Duane Knip Matt Kolanowski Jill Kooistra Robert Koontz Marcia Kozuch Becky Kritz Steve Layton Lisa Leach Kathy Le Claire Sandy Lewis Mike Liss Darlene Lonsberry Mary Jo Lowry Mary Ann Luc as Mike Luke Scott McAtee Andrea McElfresh Ann McEwan Jim McMahon Eric Mabie Van Malia Juniors 51 I don ' t think it should look that color, states junior Jill Szekely to her Chemistry lab partner, Bea Herbst. Junior Michelle Orzech exchanges news with friends before the 7:50 bell. Jeff Martin Jennifer Martin Mike Maxey Kim Meppelink Kevin Messmaker Kristin Meyer Lincoln Misch Laura Molchan Cindy Molden Julie Moolenaar Chris Morrison Scott Misch Steven Misch Doug Meyers Chris Nabors Amy Nagel Barb Nannenga Michelle Nannenga Jodie Nemeth Laura Odle Ron Oresik Mark Orsburn Michelle Orzech Debby Pardee Trina Parker Tammy Pawlik Brian Peckat Troy Pendergrass Melvin Perzee Nicky Peters Paul Peterson Jeff Pettet Sheila Pigg Tammy Postma Michelle Profrock Mike Rhoade Amos Richie Heather Rietman Michelle Rinker Bryan Risner 52 Juniors Kritz ' s Cats Collar Front Page In National Publication, Contests To Sophomore Becky Kritz, moth- er-daughter projects are old hat. After 1 7 years of showing and breed- ing Persians and Exofic Shorthairs, the Kritzs cattery numbers 1 3. When asked how many awards she has received Becky stated, Too many to mention ' After seeing the walls of their den, which are literally covered with ribbons, the writer would have to agree. The outstand- ing awards are too unusual not to mention! They include Premier, Champion, and a Grand Champion. Becky has received a National award in the Best of Color Tortoiseshell Ex- otic Shorthair category, and Best of Breed in the Red Tabby Exotic Shorthair category. She has ap- peared on television in Pennsylvania. Her cats have also sat for profession- al photo sessions and appeared on the cover of a Nafional Cat Maga- zine. Oh, Mr. Heid! What do I do with it NOW? cries junior Don Jarrell. Robin Rogyom Tom Rossmanith Becky Salyer Debi Schlarp Stacy Schoonveld Dawn Schultz Tracy Schultz Tracie Shepard Mike Simpson Melissa Sipkema Dee Dee Smith Jerry Smith Becky Spencer John Stalbaum Cherri Stowers Stephanie Strain Leslie Street Linda Stumpe Bill Sytsma Jill Szekely John Takacs Julie Tanis Marla Terborg Michelle Thornton Dan Tiemens Marv Toppen Denny Uhrhammer Jennifer Urun Shelly Valandingham Wes Van Bruggen Michael Van Den Burgh Daryl Van Vuren Ron Voyles Derrick Wachs Mike Wagner Kelly Walleski Kristie Walstra Robb Walstra Lisa Webster Toni Whitaker Juniors 53 Class Of 1988 Chooses Trio To Lead Class Wanting to do something differ- ent Scott Borsits was elected presi- dent of the junior class. Scott felt that the most important thing he learned from being an officer was Don ' t mess up prom, or the sen- iors will hate you! Besides being an officer, Scott was active in In- teract and Pathfinders. Secretary Marla T erborg has en- joyed organizing Prom. Marla was active in Sunshine, OEA, Drama, National Honor Society, and Path- finders. She was also involved in the school musical. Five year veteran Tracey Hunter functioned as class treasurer. She was the first to admit it was hard work. Besides being an officer T ra- cey was a member of Art Club, Student Council, Varsity Club, Pathfinders, Drama, Sunshine and Interact. Tracey was also captain of the Varsity Cheerleaders. When you reach 16, the State of Indiana says you are eligible for a license and a work permit. The combination often leads juniors like Tim Burks and Mark Homier to an after school job. In their case, McDonald ' s in Renssealer gives them the needed funds for the insurance and luxuries which accompany driving privileges. Pam Whited Cami Wiers John Wiggs Chris Williams Kelly Williams Marla Williams Jill Williamson Lenny Winstead Bobby Jo Wireman Gene Wireman Willie Wireman Robert Witvoet Scarlett Yoder Dan Zylstra No Photos Tony Andrews Suzette Barnett Todd Brady Julie Cobb Kelly Dunlap Michael Gillette David Hachlica David Hanford Chris Hixson Jill Kenda Jeared Le Masters Carol Neely Susan Smith Bonnie Starnes Frank Uran 54 Sophomores Class of ' 89 Achieves Success In Academic Contests; Athletics 5_p-|_R-|-T, spirit, spirit, spirit sets the sophomore class in motion as they strive for the coveted spirit stick. The catchy cheer also reflects the composi- tion of the 222 member class. Through- out the year, the active students cap- tured accolades in academic as well as athletic endeavors. In November, Paula Hershman won the Hugh O ' Brien Schol- arship after a close competitive inter- view with classmates Joy Stepanek and Justin Steiner. The newspaper heralded the prowess of Sandy Nemcek who took honors in volleyball and basket- ball. Adapting to their new status was not difficult for sophomore Mark Shelhart, who stated, I personally feel that being a Sophomore at KV means that we have the right to be up on the freshman and hang out with the upperclassmen. ' ' Hanging out is one of the exciting things about being a sophomore because many 16 year-olds attain their licenses and the freedom of wheels which allows them to ' hang out ' in the DeMotte City Parking Lot or stay after school. To Cindi Jefferson, being a sopho- more meant, “You aren ' t going any- where, but up.” Increased require- ments, academic classes, insect collec- tions, and a 1600 page book report requirement were on the agenda for the college bound. Change was in the air and the Class of ' 89 knew that achieving anything in life was a matter of personal desire. In Sep- tember, Kim Huff, escorted by Todd Ti- ley represented her class on the Home- coming Court. Under the direction of sponsors Miss Jill Jenkins and Mrs. Kay Masten, the class officers managed to create an atmosphere of friendship. This led Dave Phillips to write, Being a sophomore is a new experience and a chance to meet new people. Hey sophomores, what ' s cookin ' cries Joy Ste- panek. Joy is a member of Show Choristers, and she is active in Drama. Ron Allen Matt Anderson John Baggerly Daniel Baldovin Chris Banks Teresa Baxter Brad Beall Aime e Beck Sandy Belleville Sherry Beoughter David Berndt Dawn Bentancourt Ken Bierma Dale Blacklidge Tamerine Bodemar Rachel Boss Sam Bowen Cherri Bozell Mike Buchanan Peter Butler William Butler Beth Byrom David Call Traci Cambe Sheri Cepko Dena Clark Nelli Clark Sandi Cobb Nick Cochran Jamie Condes Kathy Conley Dana Cowgill Jodi Crane Shelly Crim Mike Curless Dana Dankoff Jennifer Daugherty James Davis Bryan Debshaw Jack Deleeuw Paula Dettner Kristi DeVries Colleen Donnelly Lana Dozier Kim Drudge Larry Duranleau John Durr Sophomores 55 New Fashions Bring Out Beauty Through Modeling Experiences The old program Queen for a Day came true for sophomores Stacie Jor- dan and Kimberly Huff who, affer completing their modeling class at Sears Southlake Mall, went center stage. Although modeling was a great ex- perience where they met new people and had fun, the girls said that the life of a model is very hectic. According to Stacie and Kimberly, one must learn to be flexible and patienf in or- der to survive the rigorous routines. Different types of modeling includ- ed freeze, runway, and formal. Freeze modeling is where you act like a manikin, and move slowly. Runway modeling was learned for fashion show experiences. Informal, which was fhe most unique form, required each girl to walk up to a person and tell him her a little about the outfit she was wearing. Although the models do not get to keep the clothes they model, they could have purchased them at a dis- count. Stacie learned the essence of luxury one day when she was asked to model a fur coat. Although they both agreed that it was exciting, nei- ther girl wanted to model for a ca- reer. Reading the high school newspaper is an excellent means of information for sophomore Mike Hurst. Kevin Fase Larry Files Angela Fraley Alysa Fyda Lisa Gaillard Barbara Gabrielli Danny Garland Ann Gately Michelle German Leah Gherghin Christine Gilbert Doris Greathouse Carrie Greer Kenneth Gross Kimberly Gudorf Allison Hale Kathy Hall David Hamilton Brook Hamstra Eric Hansen Mimi Hartley William Hartman Julie Harvey Robert Hastings Morgan Hein Dan Helton Paula Hershman Rebecca Hershman Tina Herubin 56 Sophomores When the day is done, Sophomores Kori Kros and Rhonda Mabie close the books, and take to the stands to help their class win the spirit stick during Homecoming spirit competition. Checking over the syllabus for Academic Sopho- more Literature, Jennifer Wall quickly sees that the semester will be a real challenge. Brent Higgerson Melissa Hoffman Jim Holmes Mike Hurst Jay Jackson ShannonJames Cindi Jefferson Christopher Jeness April Johnson David Jones Thomas Jones Stacie Jordan Glen Kaletta Bernie Kampinga Jake Kennedy Brad Kingmu Christopher Kirk Brian Klein Scott Knip Jennifer Kocur Joe Koontz Sean Kostelnik Abe Kritz Kori Kros Tim Kros Karen Krupa Roy Kupiainen Gary Lamar Kerry Leach Steve LeClaire Tom Liffick Brian Lockhart Sophomores 57 Sophomores Seek Enrichment Through Academics Learning to listen and to com- promise is one asset of being class officer. stated Sophomore class president Beth Byrom. In her first year as an officer, sec- retary Atlanta Sutton wanted to learn to work with others. A worthwhile experience led Secretary Rhonda Mabie to run for office. I wanted to help lead my class in the right direction. stated Mabie. According to Rhonda the most important thing about school is that everyone is friends with ev- eryone else. Assisting her fellow officers was Vice-President Brooke Hamstra whose seat on Student Council gave her experience in Homecom- ing, and the Lock In. Concentration is the key to memorizing Antony ' s famous persuasive speech from William Shake- speare ' s JULIUS CAESAR. Sophomore Wade Brough makes notes as he begins the 35 line process. Kay Lombardo Paul Lund Sean McAtee Jennifer McComb Scott McDowell Michelle McElfresh Rhonda Mabie Deiter Markland John Mathis DeWayne Milbourne Don Milbourne Scott Misch Shannon Molden Cindy Moline Mike Moore Mark Monnier Bob Motyka Miriam Murray Eric Myers Craig Nagdeman Sandy Nemcek Kim Nowak Tom Nuest Harold Obara Dauna Oliver Phyllis Oresik Jennifer Parker Beth Patrick Kevin Peters LeAnn Pettet David Phillips Mark Phillips 58 Sophomores Sophomore Bill Wenglorz memorizes the composi- tion of the human skeleton for a biology test. We ' re going on a field trip. We ' re going on a field trip. chants sophomore Jamie Condes enroute to the Toma convocation at Rensselaer High School Over 3,000 area students attended the three hour lecture. Diana Pilarski Ed Polleta Taresa Poliak Scott Post Sue Postma John Price Scott Prohl Kevin Purdy Missy Retzlaff Everette Roberts Craig Robinson Jeremy Robinson Deneen Rossa Denise Rossa Travis Rude Diane Sampson Julie Sawyer Kevin Sayers Robert Schaefer Dennis Scholl Dean Seegers Kristi Shaader Chris Shaffer Mark Shelhort Tyrone Shepherd Phil Shipley Willie Silverthorne Barry Slagers Andrea Snihurowyz Stephanie Songer Christopher St. Cyr Kevin Slakes Sophomores 59 Hugh O ' Brien Scholarship recipient Paula Hersh- man chalks up another Victory in Honors English as she explains the author ' s belief in Divine power in the poem Destruction of Sennacherib. Sophomore Bryan Debshaw concentrates on one of many train photos that he submits for national publications. 1 Hugh O ' Brien For Hershman Paula Hershman was honored with the Hugh O ' Brien award. This award was given to a sophomore who showed leadership and high aca- demic achievement. Paula attended the week long Hugh O ' Brien Leader- ship Seminar in the Spring. To earn this award, Paula used her speech training to dominate the interview category. Paula also earned a place on the state spelling team and Mirage staff. She was active in Drama Club, Sun- shine, Pathfinders, Computer Club, SADD, and the Speech club. Paula ' s year was well spent in academic com- petition. She also participated in the fall play Patchwork . According to Paula, she really en- joyed good speech meets because You get to meet people who have a genuine interest in the plight of the world. After she graduates, Paula wants to attend Purdue and major in the field of education. Wayne Spender Jason Staulbaum Bob Stanton John Stasak Justin Steiner Sandy Stienmetz Joy Stepanek Darren Stevenson Glenn Susnis Atlanta Sutton Shannon Swanson Dan Sytsma Sherri Sytsma Todd Tilev Geirge Tirb Lisa Trinoskey Eddie Truman Jennifer Valandingham Gary VanKley Mike Vanschepen Jennifer Wall Darla Walstra Dee Warner Jenny Wells Bill Wenglarz Todd Whitmore Jeff Wiggs Jennifer Wiggs Amy Wireman Cindy Wireman Lisa Wireman Meredith Wireman Rob Witvoet Kristy Wood Jeremy Woolever Keith Woudema Rebecca Woudema Valerie Zylstra Mike Wickstrom 60 Sophomores Freshmen Choose Seven Hours To Fulfill Increased Requirements Freshman Phillip Dowell and David Kraft were just two of the 3,000 students who traveled to Rensse- laer High School in September to hear David To- ma ' s terrifying speech on the effects of drugs on the teen population. No one had more changes than the Freshmen class. Without the safety of pods, they ran the hallways looking for that one room number. Suddenly, their worlds were turned upside down. Troy Walden stated it best when he said, It was like an elevator going up and down. Their feelings of anxiety were soon replaced with confidence. Although at times it was hard being the little fry, it seemed that just a little while ago they were in eighth grade on top of the world. They had to start at the bottom again. As Deanna Terborg explained, It was quite a change from my 8th grade year at DeMoote Christian. The change of a new school system or grade status was not the only thing to which they had to adjust. They were the first Freshmen class to attend the seven hour school day. Although many things were changing for this 214 member class, they were able to adjust and fulfill some of fheir expectations. With this new found confidence, came leadership for the newcomers at K,V. Celeste Susnis was one of the leaders. No one could guess that behind the deli- cate facade, there was a cross country star. She placed first in all but one meet. Celeste also received a first at Regionals and Sectionals. From Regionals and Sec- tionals, she went on to state competi- tion where she captured second. Athle- tic ability wasn ' t the only way a fresh- man student could show his leadership qualities. Beauty and poise helped Bren- da Myers when she represented her class on the Homecoming court. Spon- sors for the freshman class were Mrs. Boise and Mrs. Miller. Class officers in- cluded Chad Jeffries as President, John Brown as Vice President, Brenda Myers as Secretary, and Amy Fagen as Trea- surer. Carl Allen Alicia Altman Greg Ash Le Anne Bailey Nicki Banks Brady Bartlett Mike Bateman Becky Beall Bob Becker Julie Beckman Duane Buekema Tom Birch Alan Blaize Nickolas Bokis Jamie Boezeman John Boissy Tracy Brady Wade Brough John Brown Melissa Brown Melissa Brumley Elizabeth Burks Gary Burns Steve Cambe John Ceglarek III Steve Cherry Chris Christos Jenny Coffer Melissa Corneil Melvin Courtney Tammi Cummins Kelly Darman Brian Davis Lee Ann Davis Tracy Davis Carl De Vries Todd De Vries Jason De Young Deanna Dobson Phillip Dowell Amy Dumas Rieka Dunn Shannon DeMos Monica Edwards Kathryn Elisha Connie Ester Danna Evers Amy Fagen Freshmen 61 Baseball Hits: Trading Hobby For Courtney As the last cries of Play Ball ' ' fade into the stands in September, fresh- man Melvin Courtney packs up his baseball card collection and heads back to school. With a ready market of 20 or more traders Melvin quickly exchanges losers” for winners . A winner” is a card that is worth more than he paid for it. Baseball cards cost an average of 2 1 2 cents per card when they are purchased in a 38 t gum package. According to Mel- vin, no card is worth less than 4 t on the market. The value of a card is determined by the condition of the card and the success of the player. The most valu- able card on the market is a 1910 Honous Wagner which sells for $35,000. Knowing that this card is be- yond his grasp, Melvin has set his sights on Pete Rose ' s 1963 Rookie Year which sells for $550. After one year of buying and trad- ing cards, Melvin estimates his collec- tion to contain 10,000 cards with a value of over $400. His most valuable card is the Atlanta Braves catcher Dale Murphy which sells for $45. This is a 2000% increase on his invest- ment. Throughout the week Melvin can be seen exchanging cards with class- mates John Kolanowski and Bob Smith. He also spends time with Justin Sutton who can be credited with sparking Melvin ' s interest in the mon- ey making hobby. According to Mel- vin he spends about 1 5 hours a week working on cataloging and pricing his cards. Chad Fagenbaum Val Fase Dawn Fergeson Bryan Fitzpatrick Tricia Frankowski Michelle Frum Jim Galanis Sandy Galanis Steven Ganzeveld Diana Gibson John Gluth John Golab Kent Gormat Christopher Graham Jeff Groen Stephanie Hamstra Jennifer Hancock Stacy Hargrove Mindy Hart Michelle Haskins Cheryl Heinronimous Heidi Henderson Chantel Hendrix Kim Henke Jason Hicks John Hilton Bob Hock Andrea Hoffman Deb Hoffman Mike Hoffman Allison Holloway John Hoover 62 Freshmen Consequences of drugs, alcohol, and suicide si- lences freshman Tammy Shown on the return trip from Toma Convocation. I was thrilled when I was chosen as an FFA prin- cess, stated freshman Stephanie Hamstrg as She awaits her interview. Rodney Howard Stacy Howard Sabrina Hughes Julie Jachimczak Chad Jeffries Jeremy Kaluf Stacy Kaper Peggy Kearney Jake Kennedy Jeff Kerkes Shannon Klemp Jonathan Kolanowski David Kraft Kristine Krueger Matt Kroit Vicki LoFrenz Leslie Lamar Scott Lonadier Kim Lothian Penny Lucas Mike Lyons Patty McCallister Brian McDaniel Jeff Mclntire Joel Mackall Shelli Meppelink Donald Mesman Todd Middleton Pamela Milbourn Kevin Misch Rachel Molden Jeff Moolenaar Freshmen 63 Vertical Walls Offer Challenge To Frees tylers Hitting a vertical ramp at 20 miles an hour may sound crazy to you but to Freshmen Jason DeYoung and Bri- an Fitzpatrick its heaven. BMX Frees- tyling is a competitive sport which re- quire a great deal of balance, skill, and practice. Although not recog- nized by the IHSAA as a high school sport, Bryan and Jason practice daily on the 8 foot quarter pipe ramps in their yards. Bryan and Jason know that the sport can be dangerous. Both boys have been injured. For Bryan this has included unconciousness. According to Jason and Bryan they have scarred every part of their bodies. By practic- ing at home and uptown, they have learned to hop, spin and walk their bikes. On their ramps they do one handers and one footers for style. Both Jason and Bryan hope to have careers in Freestyling. Bryan wants to be a fully sponsored Freestyler, while Jason wants to be factory sponsored (by Red Line), and live in California. Besides Freestyling both boys enjoy skateboarding, skiing and three wheeling. Mike Moore Pam Moore Brian Morin Amy Morrison Tina Moss Kelly Motika Brenda Meyers Jason Meyers Ken Meyers Jennifer Nabors Stephanie Nannenga Michelle Navaro David Nelson Sam Nesmith Phillip Norwine Dave Odle Jason Olewinski Jennifer Palmer Marla Patton Shasta Pauley Stacie Pavloff Jill Peo Kevin Pettet Duanna Pfeifer R on Poletta LeAnn Porter Terri Postma Melissa Raab Troy Rachmoeller Brad Recker Kelly Richie William Riffe 64 Freshmen ■m ' ' ■■-■ ' XXX X- General Business is great. Where else can I learn how to figure out how much my wife can spend and still buy a Trans Am states freshman Bill Yoder. Chad Jeffries served on Sfudent Council as President for the Fresh- man class. He wanted to be an of- ficer to lead his class. He said that he ' s learned self-respect. John Brown was the Vice-Presi- dent. Besides serving in Student Council he was active in basket- ball, football, and baseball. Brenda Myers was the Treasur- er. Her greatest experience as an officer was being able to plan things for certain occasions. S he learned responsibility as an officer. Amy Fagen served as Secretary. Besides Student Council, she was active in Sunshine, Interact, Path- finders, Cheerleading, and Sadd, Her best experience as an officer was decorating lockers for spirit week. She thought being an offi- cer was important, because it taught her leadership qualities. Andrea Risner Sean Risner Ed Rudis Laura Ryska Dawn Saboff Carl Scholl Lana Schoonveld Tim Schoonveld Karolyn Schuetzenhofer Chris Schultz Doug Schultz Robert Schultz Shelli Scott Tara Seaton Billy Shepherd Tammy Shown Mike Sipkema Gayln Smith Robert Smith Shaun Smith Brian Snowden Shane Solemy Russ Sonaty Unnette Stahl Tonya Stepp Michael Stowers Laura Sullivan Jerry Suit Sheila Surreno Celeste Susnis Bob Systma Charlotte Systmo Freshmen 65 Freshman Diana Terborg awaits her turn at the Diana Terborg Amy Tillema Shannon Turner Ann Marie Uran Dan Valandingham Katherine Vansessen Dacia Ventrello Dan Verplank Michelle Wait Tracy Walden Jeanette Walsh Tricia Walstra Gina Walther Ryan Whitaker Alva Whited Bryan Whitmore Tricia Wiers Craig Wiggs Shelly Wilson Wayne Winkler Greg Wireman J.R. Wireman Lorra Wireman Sam Wireman Jerry Wolf Josh Wood Sarah Woolwine Amanda Woodema Gladys Wright Dawn Yankey Joel Yoder Not Pictured Brian Houser Hope Martin Terry Posey Jim Stoval Jen Wagner Jimmie Wray Michael Wickstrom 66 Freshmen Administrators Govern Lives Of Teachers; Students Business Department Dee Fntch — Dept. Head B.S. Indiana University M.S, Indiana State University Vocational License Indiana State University Lynn Ginzer B.S. Indiana University M.A, Ball State University Jerry Hale B.S. Ball State University M, A, Ball State University Peggy T ucker B.s, Calumet College M S. IUNW Diana Zacher B.S. Ball State University M.A.E. Ball State University Language Arts Department Kathy Crosby Dept. Head B.A. Valparaiso University M.S. Indiana University Betty Brown B.S. Indiana University M.A.T. DePaul University Kathleen Eckert B.A. Valparaiso University M.A.L.5. Valparaiso University Jill Jenkins B A. Bull State University B.S, Ball State University Ann Kresja B.S. Indiana University M.S. Northeastern University M.S. Indiana University Melody Boise B.S, Ball State University Kay Matten B.S. Ball State University M.S. Ball State University Sally Wiseman B.A. Valparaiso University M.$. Indiana University Fine Arts Department Sarah Miller Dept Head B.A, Valparaiso University MAL5 Valparaiso University Adam Brennan B.A. Western Illinois University Katie Nagel B.M.E. Valparaiso University Practical Arts Ron Hine Dept. Head B.S. Ball State University M.S, Indiana University Jennifer Schroeder B.S. Indiana University MAT Indiana University Paula Wellmaker B.S. Indiana State University M.$. Indiana State University Steve Inman B.S. Purdue University M.S. Purdue University Dave Jenkins B.S. Indiana University M.S. Indiana University Shawn McDowell B.S. Eastern Kentucky University Math Department Judy Roberts Dept. Head B.S. Manchester College M.S. Purdue University Mark Ladd B.S. Ball State University 67 Right: School Board members Mrs. Hanewich, Mr. Nordstrom, Mr. Green, Mr. Heerema, Mr. Quigley and Mr. Belford listen as the Yearbook Editor ar- gues for a field trip. Bottom Right: Assistant Superintendent Dr. Parker helps Trina Parker solve a problem during lunch. Assistant Principal Mr. Post, Principal Mr. Metzger and Assistant Principal Mr. McEwan meet to dis- cuss the yearly schedule. Math Department Norm Abbring B.S. — Tri State College M.A. — Hope College Dawn Gross B.A. Indiana University Harold Hosteller B.A. — Ball State MSE — Purdue Allen Nagel MS Secondary Ed. — I.U. B.S. — Saint Joseph College Bill Orsburn B.S. — Indiana University Physical Education Department Sue Hanley — Department Head B.A. — Purdue M.S. — Purdue Doug Greenlee B.S. — Indiana University M.A. — Indiana University Mark Watts B.A. — Augustance College M.A. Illinois University Science Department Steve Maple — Department Head B.A. University of Evansville Masters — Purdue University Robert Heid B.S. — Manchester University M.A. — Indiana University Steve Martin B.S. — Indiana University M.A. — Indiana University Mike Masten B.S. — Purdue University M.A. — Purdue University 68 Teachers ! Left: Nurse Tillema records information about re- quired vaccines before the opening of school. Top Right: Superintendent Mr. Webdell listens to the opinons of the School Board. Bottom Left: Mrs. Mount, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Klapp, and Mrs. Stimple flash their winning smiles at the beginning of a hectic Club Picture day. Bottom Right: Guidance Counselors Mrs. Traster and Mr. Hughes work together on the new TEDS machine. Sarah Proehno B S Ball Stats Masters — IUNW Kristi Siaby B A —Ball Stats M.A. Valparaiso University Social Studies Department Larry Sakel— Department Head B A — Evansville College MS.— IU M.A. —Valparaiso University J.D. Blackstone School nt Law C.D.— Moody Bible Institute Jim Daubenheyer B.S. — Indiana University M.S. — Indiana University Jerry Hoover B.S. — Purdue University M.S. — Purdue University Pat Price B.S— IUNW MS— IUNW Karen Robinson B.A. — Purdue M.S. — Purdue Special Needs Department Maureen Melton B.5.-I.U, M A =IU Greg Oliver B.S. David Lipscomb College MIMH — Indiana State University MA — Ball State Behavior Disorders — Indiana University Media Specialists Mr. McAtee BS — Ball State MA — Ball State MA — Purdue Assistant Mrs. Ryan Assistant Guidance Counselor Mrs. Kaper Not Pictured Martha Young B.S, — Ball State M.A,— Ball State Tania Price 69 Senior Troy Morris and Junior Steve Musch stretch out in the library while they complete their history reports. Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. — Oliver Goldsmith Sophomores Darla Walstra and Sean Kostelink giggle at Mr. Maple ' s song about lions, tigers, and bears but no mice. 70 Academic Division Sophomore Bob Schaefer is shocked by all the details he has to go through to complete his assignment. Friends Sophomores Scott Misch and Gary Lamar are glad they don ' t have to go through so much hardship for their homework. Academic Division 71 Junior Linda Stumpe listens intently to Mrs. Rob- erts ' lecture on graphing parabolas. Using the library wisely so they wouldn ' t have homework is Senior Mike Kooistra. Senior Leanne Freiling waits to give Mrs. Zacher her daily announcements. Leanne worked as a guidance assistant during her study hall. The Agriculture Advisor If you know how to determine a porter house from a t— bone or a first class meat from a diseased carcass, or that a mixture of loam, sand, silt, and clay are the best mixture for your soil and you know that FFA means, you must have taken a K.V. agriculture class. Although Agriculture is the least talked about class, all of its fame went into the Club, Future Farmers of America. Ag classes were conducted by Mr. Inman who said, ’’Last year there were only a few changes in his department, I am happy with it just the way it was.” The only change that really happened was that the agriculture class were taught how to judge meats. This was very interesting to the students as many of them had wondered about how meats were judged. Reigning FFA Princess, Sue Postma stated, ’’The best part of agriculture class last year was when we learned how to judge meats, it added much excitement and fun to the class. The main reason that agriculture class was the least talked about, was because many students think, that only future farmers took this class. In reality Agriculture was for everyone. Agriculture I was a full year class designed for the first year agriculture student whether or not he she had a farm background. Topics included, Future Farmers of America activities, arc and oxv— acetvene welding, and plant science (forestry, horticulture and crops.) An agriculture project on agribusiness, animal science or plant science was planned during the first semester. Other classes available were Vocational Agriculture II, III, IV. Plans are on the drawing board for a horticulture class. The proposed class has been designed to be a full year on ornamental horticulture, which would include, lan dscaping, house plants, and greenhouse management, in which laboratory experiences will be combined with class room instruction. If you want to be a farmer, or just broaden your horizons, Kankakee Valley’s Agriculture Department is waiting for you. ’’Agriculture is the main blood supply of the heart of the world. The world must depend on the advances of Agriculture to survive,” stated Inman. For more information, dial, FARM-ING. Agriculture instructor Mr. Steve Inman demon- strates how farmers fill the winter hours with re- pairs. Mr Inman helped the boys rebuild a 1910 carriage for the ' 87 prom. Junior Jeff Anderson uses his knowledge of de- grees of stress in order to build a platform. 72 Agriculture Junior Linda Stumpe inspects a pig carcus as part of her assignment for agriculture ' s newest class project. Freshman Kevin Misch gets ready to light up his torch in order to cut a piece of steel in agriculture. juinoi jcu ruse puis Tormuias on the overhead projector in order to explain his knowledge of me- ter reading. THE ART ADVERTISER Lucky number seven kept art teacher Mrs. Miller busy throughout the day as she shifted from fibers to photography, to wheel, to painting in the course of seven hours. In addition to a full class load, Mrs. Miller chaired the Fine Arts Department, ran the Art Club and assisted students in preparing for area art shows. In an effort to make computers a vital part of her program, Mrs. Miller was granted a $4,000 Indiana Arts Commission Grant. Diversity was the key for the sole survivor of recent cut backs to the Art Program. Her day began with Drawing, which incorporated materials and techniques including a variety of lettering, perspective continuous lines, contour gesture, shadowing, figure drawing, still life, and landscaping. In fibers a consideration of the types of fibers and products in hand- spinning, weaving, macrame, basketry, rug latching hooking, and related areas, including, yarn dying was studied. Ceramics brought to life the vocabulary of clay, basic hand building, wheel throwing, glazing, underglazing, and quick glazing of low fire clays. Paint making provided a means to reproduce a printed image several times. By making an image on a printing plate, inking the image and then pressing the plate onto paper or cloth, one could create a colorful design. Repetition of images was just one area of concentration for photography students who learned to control a 35mm camera, develop a roll of film, and process photos. The required worksheets wer e minimal to the rich rewards gained from the class according to senior Nipole Scubelak who said, ’’Mrs. Miller was the key factor in my photography class, she not only made the history of photography interesting, she made the whole semester exciting. Composition and color were key factors in painting where students learned to blend colors instead of having a paint by number look about their work. After three years behind the easel, wheel, or drawing pad, students chose independent studies where a person could explore his potential throughout the year. These advanced students were notified of awards and scholarships based on their work. For four year art major Ann Tackas the classes have meant a career choice. ’’Mrs. Miller has helped me decide on taking art as a major. She has opened doors for me that I thought could never be opened.” Whether it was ceramics, painting, or computer graphics; the Art Department was keeping pace with the world today. So, dial FINE-ART for a wonderful adventure in the world of art. Before you moke a pot, you must condition the clay, states Sharon Woudema as she begins step one of ceramics. Senior Chelsea Spriggs finishes up her nine week drawing for advanced drawing class. 74 Art During his spare time, Senior Bruce Wilson likes to experiment with the new art computer. Natural talent is displayed in Ann Takac ' s Image of a Japanese Woman. Throughout her senior year, Ann received notification of numerous art honors as she continues to develop her innate ability. Q Left: Repetition of design is as important in art as Originality, neatness and context helped seniors transformers are in the life of Senior John Gudorf. Mark Warren, Shannon Kohlman, and Ann Ta- kacs acquire 2nd, 3rd, and 1st place awards re- spectively in the Jasper County Read-A-Thon poster contest. Art 75 As we stroll down the Business hallway, we hear the typewriters tapping, the office procedure phones ringing, and the accounting pencils writing. These are the very positive sounds you will hear if you come to our place of enchantment. Business comes in many different forms. We have Typing, General’ Business, Accounting and more. Now let s look pt each class. First we find the simplest, General Business I and II. This class teaches students the basic problems with business and insurance. Each class is one semester long. Next on our memorable journey is Personal Typing, Typing I and II, and Typing III and IV. Here students learn to type letters, reports, and practice speed typing. Each of these classes is one semester. From there we move down the hall to Shorthand. Here the students, usually girls, learn to take dictation and write it down in shorthand. Shorthand is like a different language” says Senior Sarah Myers. Next we visit the Accounting classes in which students learn the basics of Accounting I and II. They learn debits, credits, worksheets, and ledgers. Students may choose to expand their Accounting expertise by enrolling in Advanced Accounting. Another class is Business Law. In this class students learn about crimes, minors and the law, and law principles in general. In the Office Procedures Lab students who want to be secretaries learn how to work in the real business world. With the business field becoming more popular, KV has to meet the needs of students who want to major in Business both in high school and in college. If you are one of these students, contact one of the business teachers or call BIZ-NESS. Senior Lisa Hughes waits her turn to ask the guest speaker in Business Law a few questions. Sophomore Kevin Fase feverishly types to get his assignment done before the time clock beeps. Kevin enjoys working with the new electric typewriters rather than the old manuel ones. 76 Business Senior Diane Wiers takes back the computer she used in her Intensive Office Lab class. Being the first male to take Intensive Office Lab, Senior Jeff Woolever works to major in Accounting. Student teacher Mrs. Stumpe teaches Accounting I students for 9 weeks in order to complete the requirements for her degree. The students enjoyed Mrs. Stumpe and many thought she did a great job. Business 77 If you know what (2000 for pause=l to 1000: next pause) means, you must have taken computers. Since its inception in 1984, the computers class has had many ups and downs. It has had five different teachers: Mr. McAtee, Mr. Bolka, Miss Biemer, Mrs. Roberts, and Mr. Ladd, who have had five totally different ways of teaching. According to junior Shawn McAtee, ,f It has hurt some of the students.” He said, ’’Trying to learn a new way of teaching is like teaching an old dog new tricks.” A whole new set of Apple lie computers, monitors, and printers, computer literacy text books and work books, made teacher 5, Mr. Ladd excited about the Department’s possibilities. In addition to text work, students also learned to work with the Program- ”Appleworks”. The final addition to the computer class was the Jack of all trades teacher, Mrs. Roberts, who not only taught a computer class, but also taught math and chaired the Math Department. Change was also apparent in the students. At the beginning of the semester, they were there because they had to be and at the end of the semester, they found out just how much fun computers could be, and they wished the semester was not over. Two good examples of this were Juniors Laurie Odle and Angel Holloway. Laurie said, ’’Through computers I have learned just a small bit of the exciting world of computer technology. I really wish the semester did not have to end.” Angels’s point of view was a little different. ”1 thought that computers were just for geeks or nerds. But now I know that computers are for everyone. I really had a great time this past year.” As most people know, computers which are here to stay, will be the heart of tomorrows world. By getting a head start and taking the computer class, you won’t skip a beat in the fast paced world of tomorrow. So if you wish to take computers for next semester dial, COM-PL ' TE. Will it ever end asks junior Ron Oresik as he searches for the porblem in his program. Let ' s see 10 Run, 20 Go to 2 and if I keep repeating ' Run ' my message will sing Do Re Me. states Jeff Pettet. 78 Computers Happiness runs in a circular motion for sophomore Shaun Kostelnik who creates a loop on his com- puter. Watching a loop is a fun way to spend an hour in required computers. When classes are over, Mr. Ladd must prepare a program for the next unit. Mr. Ladd helps sophomore Donna Gluth with her semester project. Each student had to include anima- tion in the final project. Now where did Mr. Ladd say that delete key was questions junior Mike Maxey as he begins work on the Appleworks program. Computers 79 CnsXigiJ Coc mtntr English is the oldest living language. K.V. is helping our country in teaching today’s students the proper English language techniques. The English process transpires throughout the education process. Freshman students learn the basics of English, grammar, and literature. Sophomores concentrate on diagraming, writing, and public speaking. First semester they learned the meaning of 300 vocabulary words. In literature they read into the life and death of Julius Caesar, and wrote creative short stories. Game shows and college entrance requirements were the interests of two special sets of students. In grammar, Juniors learned more grammar and sentence diagraming, they read the novel Huck Finn and did a research paper in literature. For the seniors, the English classes vary. They chose Advanced Composition, Speech, Novels, or Senior English. In Advanced Composition, the students wrote compositions, created newspapers, wrote research papers, read Macbeth and Hamlet, and got everyday writing assignments. In speech the students gave introduction, informative, persuasive, and demonstrative speeches. They did pantomimes, read poetry, did debates and group discussions, gave an impromptu, and for their final, 1 a commercial was included. In Novels the reading list presented was A Tale of Two Cities, The Grapes of Wrath, Wuthering Heights, and The Good Earth. In Senior English the students developed their English talents in grammar and literature. With Advanced Composition, Speech, and Novels being semester classes, Seniors could take more than one if desired. ’’Semester classes make it easier to get a taste of more than one English class,” said Senior Twila Rossmanith. To find out more about the English classes that are available at K.V. contact Mrs. Crosby, the Department Head, or call ENG-LISH. Proofreading is an essential element of writing. Senior Kelly Smith awaits Michelle Warran ' s deci- sion on his syntax. The hardest part of every essay is getting start- ed, stated Junior Jim Bailey. Junior Scott McAtee picks up the AV equipment for his English teacher. 80 Enlish « Kim Kerkes works on the required book report for her junior English class. Students also had to pre- sent their main character in a speech of introduc- tion. Reading through their lines one last time. Juniors Joy Byrom and Jill Williamson prepare to perform their one act dialogue for junior English class. Seniors Mat Kremke, Ann Tackacs, Jennifer Perry, Dee Bailey and Ryan Bult check over their computer- ized newspaper in Advanced Comp. When you ' re an athlete, you must learn to utilize every moment of your time. For Sophomore Bryan Debshaw that includes studying for his grammar test before a wrestling meet. English 81 iTije nfuretsn dfotriim � m u l ; X ”Guten Tag Studenten! Ic’n heiBe Frau Master.” echoed from 221 as Mrs. Master, began her fourth year here at KV. From learning to count in German 1 to writing original essays in advanced study, the eight members of German III established a solid basis for their second language. In addition to textbook knowledge, students attended the annual German Fest in South Bend. After an afternoon of heel slapping dance, German food, and song, the enlightened students returned to KV in spite of a blinding snow storm. ”We saw 12 semis and 8 cars in a ditch. It was really touch and go.” stated Mrs. Masten. Throughout the year projects included bulletin boards, skits, fairy tales, orai reports, and geography lessons. In October the High School Newspaper printed copies of their original Dear Abby letters which included advice on parents and dates. Another activity was the memorization of idiomatic expressions including ”Wie Geht’s” how are you? ”Was ist denn los ?” — what’s wrong? ”Ich habe Schwein” which translates as I have a pig and means I am lucky, and ”Sie nimmt ihn auf den Arm” which means she is pulling his arm which translates as she is teasing him. If you take German hopefully you can say ”Deutsch gefallt mir” I like Gelrman. In the next room we find Mrs. Wiseman who has been instructing Espanol here for 15 years. ”Hola! Hola! Buenos dias!” She says to students, ”Mi casa es su casa.” Make yourself at home in room 222. With the first Spanish phrase learned ”Como se llamo?” — what’s your name? Students are on their way to having a future in Spanish. If you enroll in Spanish you would learn basic grammar and vocabulary as well as some culture of the Hispanic and Spanish people. You would learn to understand basic spoken Spanish and to repsond in Spanish. Like German, Espanol students learn idiomatic expressions such as ”Querer es poder” — Where there’s a will, there’s a way and ”La practica hace al maestro” — Practice makes perfect. If interested in taking German or Spanish contact Mrs. Masten or Mrs. Wiseman or call FOR-EIGN. Juniors Mike Maxi, Roby Atkins, Marcia Eenigen- burg, and Glenn Kaletta take a break from their Spanish studies to smile for the camera. German substitute Mrs. Patrick reads the instructions left by Mrs. Masten for her German II class. Sophomore Brad Beal speeds through his German vocabulary test. He found that studying at night Junior Mike Simpson and Seniors Dan Palmer and Jim Belstra translate their Espanoi for a grade. Junior Carla Hittle and Sophomore Scott Post stick together to help each other when it comes to tough assignments in Foreign Language 83 HH| « FHE HI DME-EC HERftl _D Money is not the Home-Ec Deptartments only asset. Under the direction of Mrs. Jennifer Schroeder and Ms. Paula Wellmaker, the department curriculum has been renovated to include the basics of apartment survival. Apartment living is easy when you learn the basics in Home— Ec. Four food classes teach you the importance of nutrition and diet. Even though the all male cooking teams constantly cry ”Me, wear that apron?”, ’’Ouch! This pan is hot!”, ’’Where’s my recipe?”, they can rest assured that the knowledge gained in Foods is for a lifetime. You say you want to make your own clothes? How about Clothing I or II. You’re planning a wedding in the near future? Enroll in Family Life to learn about planning a wedding. You want to design your own home? Take Housing. You claim you’re ready to start a family? You need Family Living. You j vant to learn the fundamentals of sexual relationships? May we suggest Interpersonal Relationships? You say lyou have a family and budget? Enroll in Consumer Living. Take Family Health just in case a family member swallows poison or cuts himself. If wallhangings are your pleasure, go to Fibers to create your masterpiece. These are just a few suggestions we can make, as the changing needs of todays students create more classes. Stop by the KV Guidance Office to learn more about them, or call 2— HOME-EC so that you will be able to say, ”1 am ready for apartment survival”. .V Senior Sally Strong works on the last few stitches for the pants that she is making in clothing class. Sophomore Dawna Oliver carefully opens the oven door to see if her tasty morsels are done. 84 home Ec Sophomore Traci Cambe works diligently on try- ing to finish her pants for Clothing I. Seniors Denny Milliron, Sonya Wireman, and Lisa McCarty have their plates ready so they can dish up some of the delicious food that was prepared at the foods Christmas party. Junior Susan Smith watches patiently as Teacher ' s Aid, Mrs. Arlene Jabaay opens the gift that she received at the foods Christmas party. Sophomores Cindy Moline and Michelle McEI- fresh iron out the creases in a pair of jeans they made in Clothing I. Home Ec 85 The Industrial Art s Informer Education begins with a flip of a switch. Knowledge and skills obtained through industrial art classes is an invaluable educational tool. What these students learn in class creates a future of opportunity. ’’The skills that I have learned in Industrial Arts this past year are skills that will be with me for the rest of my life.”, stated Scott McDowell. Classes offered at K.V. have many different types of teachers and addresses many different types of students. To start with there are Agriculture or FFA classes. In these classes you learn about farm management and production. Last year this class received a computer which has helped the students as well as the teacher Mr. Steve Inman. ”Mr. Inman has taught me much about Agriculture and how farmers feed the world. I really enjoyed his class.”, stated junior Michelle Profock. The next type of classes are welding and auto mechanics. In these classes you are taught by teacher Mr. Dave Jenkins. In Welding, students learn everything from a butt to cluster w ' eld. In Auto Mechanics students are taught how to care for their cars. Last year Mr. Jenkins added a new class called Advanced Auto. This class ran sixth and seventh hours. In it students went into depth with an engine and how to solve troubleshooting problems. The final type of classes that K.V. offered were Wpods and Drafting. These classes were taught by Department Heads -Mr. Ron Hine and Mr. Shawn McDowell. These classes teach the students all about drafting and wood textures. They also teach students all about career opportunities in these fields. Students from these classes have very positive attitudes and enjoy being in these classes. For example senior Jim Gilbert said, ”Mr. McDowell is a fantastic teacher because he teaches us by showing and not by lecturing.” Industrial Arts at K.V. is much more than just a shop class. The teachers from these classes are creating molds of future leaders. When the mold has set it will produce anything from a carpenter to an auto mechanic or even a farmer. Call IND ARTS. 86 Industrial Arts Sophomore Brian Klein pulls out his square to Junior Jason Bunning checks out his corburetor to mark the lines on his project for woods class. make sure that it is adjusted correctly, Sophomore Paul Lund puts the last mark on his i Sophomore Mike Curless carefully decides where wood and is almost ready to start putting his pro- ' to make the next mark with his bevel, ject together. Department Head Mr. Hine exhibits his computer skills while he designs a new drawing for the draftina classes. Industrial Arts 87 — — 1 2CT iyt XE ti) ftlttlttplfcr 2 + 2=4 A change of pace in the Math Department? Unheard of, well it’s true. The Math Department had many changes including two new teachers and an academic team in Math. The first new teacher was, Mr. Harold Hostetler. He received a B. A. from Ball State and MS from Purdue. He taught Geometry, Applied Math, and Algebra. Mr. Nagel was no stranger to our halls. He did all of his student teaching during his senior year at Kankakee Valley. He attended St. Joe’s for four years and taught Applied Math, Introductory Algebra, and Algebra. Another change was the Math Departmant head, Mrs. Judy Roberts, a seven year veteran of the Math Department, took over the reigns from Mr. Abbring. The last addition in the Math Department was a group of young students, who formed the math academic decathlon team. Although the team did not get into many contests this year, some did compete on the JETS team. Although the changes were obvious, the feasability of the changes came with the stability of the math program which offered a variety of courses to meet all age and ability levels: Applied Math I II, Introductory Algebra I— IV, Algebra I II, Plane Geometry, Algebra III L IV, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Advanced Topics in Mathematics, and Career Math. After taking Algebra III L IV, Junior Dawn Jones said, ”If I decide to go to college in the future, 1 can now have a better choice, as I will have a Math Major.” Other students take math, because they like it. These students have a different view of math, like, Paula Hershman who siad, ’’Geometry gives me a new angle on life.” K.V.’s Mathematics Department is an up and rising field. If you take the right roads, you will be on your start to a successful future, in math. The Math Department plans to keep up with education by increasing the power and making it Education. If Math is your equation, dial, TAN-GENT. ■I Elementary math comes in handy for Sophomore Jack Deleeuw who was caught counting change in academic algebra. 88 Math By the time you are a senior math concepts can brighten your life, according to Nicki Barger who Deep in thought is Freshman John Brown as he ackles a trigonometry test in Mr . Orsburn ' s class. concentrates on his algebra test Freshman Phil Norwine reads through his algebra , section before he starts on his homework assign- ment. Above Center: Stephanie Hamstra hides a smile Junior Bruce Clark knows that a strong base in after completing an algebra equation. algebra makes the mathematical road easier. Therefore, he seeks the assistance of Mrs. Gross. Math 89 Before you decide not to join Choir, take a look at the Concert Choir and the Show Choristers. The Choir room fits into the theme of changing with the new chairs and carpeting. The old metal folding chairs were replaced by new plastic posturepedic chairs. According to Ms. Nage l the new chairs are lighter and easier to stack. In December, the Choir room and Ms. Nagel’s office were carpeted. Singers had to adjust to the new acoustics. Ms. Nagel said, ”It doesn’t sound like we are singing in a garage anymore”. As you pass room 135 Ms. Nagel’s evaluation rings clear a: the melodious sounds o Concert Choir and Show Choristers fill the air. In choosing the choir for ydu, consider this. A Concert Choir member likes large group singing; he likes a class that he is assured no homework., He likes the basic Soprano, Alto, L Bass songs. Concert Choir displays red . white robes. On the other hand, a Show Chorister member, previously called Swing Choir, and The Singing Kougars, likes jazzy Soprano, Alto, Tenor, L. Bass songs. He likes small group singing where one can feel comfortable. He likes to travel to such places as the Century Mall, Bon Appetite, and Indianapolis where they sang to large audiences. In September members of the Show Choristers sang with the Manhattan Transfer in Bloomington. Show . Choristers wore a tuxedo look with red suspenders. Some choir members were active in the all school musical and musicals at the Bridge— Vu Dinner Playhouse in Valparaiso. Students competed at ISSMA where there was a high level of musical competition. After 400 points were achieved, many choir members were awarded an honor jacket. Points were achieved by taking private singing lessons, piano lessons, special services, watching concerts or musicals, and attending a summer camp. One Show Chorister member, Don Jarrell, was accepted to All-State Choir in Indianapolis. Don also performed with Dave Arispe and Mat Kremke in West Side Story at the Bridge-Vu Dinner Playhouse. No matter what group suits you stop by to ask Ms. Nagel for an audition, or call H.S.-CHOIR. Show Choristers: Row 1 : Angel Holloway, Rhonda Hart, Twila Rossmanith, Jeanette Sculley, Starla Eeingenburg. Row 2: Jodi Wireman, Shelly Nowak, Donna Gluth, Becky Kritz, Michelle Profock, JoEllen Grube. Row 3: Don Jarrell, Lisa T rinoskey, Mat Kremke, Justin Steiner, Joy Stepanek, Steve Musch, Roby Atkins, Kelly Smith, Dave Arispe, Morgan Hein, Tammy Chase, Don Millbourn. 90 Choir Sophomore Donna Gluth, Juniors Angel Holloway and Rhonda Hart, and Senior Starla Eeingenburg sing their hearts out during Swing Choir. Concert Choir: Row 1 : Kevin Sayers, Mike Lyons, Scott McDowell, Shannon Molden, Michelle Rinker, Angel Holloway, Lisa McCarty, Jeanette Bauser, Shannon Kohlman, Staci Howard, Ann Marie Uran Celeste Susnis, Kelly Motyka, Mimi Hartley. Row 2: Tyrone Shepard, John Takacs, Mat Kremke. Lisa Gaillard, Jeanette Sculley, Scarlette Yoder, Julie Harvey, Stacy Hargrove, Peggy Kearney Shelly Wilson Dawn Jones, Krisi Shadder, Darla Walstra, Leah Gherghin, Jami Condes. Row 3: Dan Baldovin, Ralph Kenning, Craig Kozak, Michelle Frum, Sarah Woolwine, Marla Williams Jennifer Palmer, Dawn Saboff, Tracy Schultz, Leann Pettet, Paula Falbo, Tammy Chase, Beth Byrom, Stephanie Hamstra. Row 4: Bob Shultz, Tracy Davis, Sabrina Hughes, Pam Millbourn, Michelle Warran, Kris Klemp, Robin Rogyom, Kelly Jones, Kathy Hall, Denise Hoffman, Lisa Hughes. Row 5: Steve Musch, J.R. Wireman, Kelly Smith Stacie Fyda, Jennifer Valandingham, Jerry Wolf, Shannon James. Junior Dawn Jones expresses her singing talents in Concert Choir. The Concert Choir sings, There Is No Place Like Home For The Holidays. New this year is a Madrigal Group. They are pic- tured here singing the Halleluia Chorus. Choir 9 1 There is no doubt about the band’s roll in the changes at K.V. with things such as a new director, new uniforms for the Kougarettes, and a new attitude, K.V.’s band is on the road again. In June Adam Brennan took over as the Band and Kougarette director. Mr. Brennan made history as the Kougarette’s first male director. Also new was a Color Guard team which invited all high school men along with the women to try out. The Color Guard did routines with fiberglass rifles. New Kougarette uniforms followed a three year trend in change. Red satin mini skirts covered the team in 1984, black knickers hit the field last year, and black felt skirts adorned the girls in 1986. Kougarette’s ousted their white ballerina slippers to make way for white boots. Always in the public eye, the Kougarette’s needed to keep up with the fashions. Another reason for the change was to make them more lady-like because the mini skirts were too revealing. Jazz Band, which reflects the tunes of today, made its way back into production. Mr. Brennan thought that a Jazz Band was essential for K.V. Marching Band was seen marching at football games, Basketball Band tooted during basketball games, and Symphonic Band hosted concerts and contests throughout the year. Also back at K.V. was the Drum Majorette and Drum Major. These people were Robin Valade and Brad Christy respectively. Summer Band Camp was held from August 4 to August 10. The Band performed on August 11 at the DeMotte Arts L Crafts Festival. Band Officers, President Don Jarrell, Vice President Kevin Black, Treasurer Ron Oresik, and Lisa Leach as the Secretary led the Royal Valley Brigade to musical ecstacy. At the Fall Banquet Julie Jachimczak was awarded the most valuable Freshman, Kori Kros was the most valuable Sophomore, Leslie Street was the most valuable Junior, and Rick Sanders was named the most valued Senior. Tyrone Shepard won the award for best marcher and Kristen Holmes and Carla Leach took the outstanding Kougarette awards. In November the Band Department sold Christmas items. They earned The Most Sales Award in Northwest Indiana. With the money earned from the sales, the band purchased new chimes and a timpani. To learn more about the band and its changes, stop by room 137 or call 2-H.S.— BAND. To get the perfect sound out of her flute. Junior Becky Kritz carefully reads her music. Outstanding sophomore musician Kori Kros concentrates not only on her music, but the sound of the band in an effort to harmonize. Although just a freshman, Tracy Brady knows how to make the right sound come out of her clarinet. 92 Band Senior Ken Sanders watches the direction of Mr. Brennan while junior Brad Cristy awaits his cue. Mr. Brennan and Mr . Stepanek proudly accept the award for the most sales in Northwest Indiana in their fund-raiser from Salesman Jim King. H.S. Band: Chris Allen, Matt Batey, Sherry Beoughter, Kivin Black, Tracy Brady, Jenny Lou Coffer, Brad Cristy, Jenny Daugherty, Jennifer Hancock, Mindy Hart, Bob Hastings, Ross Hieronomous, Julie Henke, Kim Henke, Julie Jachimczak, Don Jarrell, Jake Kennedy, Steve Kooy, Abe Kritz, Becky Kritz, Kori Kros| Craig Kozak, Hope Martin, Don Messman, Tom Nuest, Phyllis Oresik, Ron Oresik, Dave Phillips, Ken Sanders, Rick Sanders, Carl Scholl, Tara Seaton, Tyrone Shepard, Mark Shelhart, Galyn Smith, Robin Valade, Jeanette Walsh, Jenny Wells, Joy Stepanek is the pianist for Jazz Band. Sophomore Bob Hastings, Junior Ross Hierono- mous and Sophomore Dave Phillips work together to keep the brass section up to par. The Kougarettes: Lisa Leach, Robin Rogyom, B.J. Brokus, Dawn Jones, Kristen Holmes, Leslie Street, Laurie Odle, Carla Leach, Karen Krupa, Mary Jo Lowry, Marcia Eenigenburg, Keri Leach, Deb Pardee, Chris Johnston, Michelle Profrock, Shelli Scott. Band 93 Proficiency which was the goal of the Physical Education Department was evidenced by Freshmen who experienced many new things including two new teachers, (Mr. Greenlee and Ms. Price), and the new floor sports of Hockey and Volleyball. According to teacher Mark Watts,” The Physical Fitness Department has become more superior because, we all enjoy working together and promoting physical fitness”. Through classes like Wei ght Lifting and Aerobics, physical fitness teachers stress that Physical Education is for all students, not just Freshmen. In Weight Lifting young men and women were taught how to acquire muscles without injuries. According to Senior David Brown, ’’Physical fitness is more than just sw ' eat. It is mind and body coordination put together”. Most students take the one semester of Health in their Sophomore year. Coordination is the key to the required Health class. According to some students, who have had this class more than once, it seems to be more exacting each year. However, most teachers would say, ”The harder the better”. According to them it is valid that the Health class needs to be more difficult because the students have increased skills in first aid and knowledge of body care and fitness. One of the most interesting projects performed in Health class is resuscitation Annie. Annie is a doll on w ' hich students learn to perform C.P.R. Another interesting project is when all the students get to watch a real open heart surgery on video cassette. Some students think that Health is just another stupid class, but to others it is very beneficial. For example Freshman Gary Burns used first aid techniques from Health class to stop the bleeding when his hand was blown up by a pipe bomb in the summer of 1986. Who knows, by taking the Health class a student could save a life or decide to become a doctor, nurse, dentist, or even an x— ray technician. Whether it is C.P.R., Floor Hockey or Weight Lifting, the teachers of K.V. are setting the pace for more exacting P.E. and Health courses in an enviroment which stresses, ”The harder the better”. Senior Kevin DeYoung and Junior Rob Bierma do warm up laps during their life- saving class. PE. 95 was the formula for TNT, then you must have taken Chemistry II 1 in the summer of 86 or during the school year of 86-87. A summer course of Chemistry II was just one of the new additions to the Science Department. Others were a semester course of Chemistry II, was offered to Seniors who wanted to continue in Chemistry after their first year. In this class the students went into greater detail in the field of Chemistry. ”We take the basic principles of first year Chemistry and apply them and make them work in real-world situations, such as soap and esters.” Stated, Rob Arnold. They perform many experiments at the science fair, including making water rise and the effects of static electricity. Addition 2 was a new teacher, Steve Martin, who taught Chemistry I to Seniors, Juniors, and a few Sophomores. The final addition was a group of students called JETS, (Junior Engineering Technical Society). Members of this group were Todd Ailes, captain, Roby Atkins, Jim Belstra, Harry Brockus, Scott Hazlett, Julie Tanis, Karen Howard, Mike Mackiewicz, Michele Smith, Justin Steiner, and Julie Hessling. The group dealt with topics in engineering and took seven killer tests at the annual JETS competition at Purdue Calumet. In addition to Chemistry students studied Academic Biology I II, Advanced Biology III 8c IV, General Biology I 8c II, Physical Science I 8c II, and Physics I 8c II. Through, the classes students learned about the chemical and physical make up of life. Senior Julie Hessling stated, ’’Chemistry HI 8c IV has taught me the real complexity of the world in which we live.” Sophomore Kerry Leach stated, ’’Through genetics I have learned about how life evolves and also, how people acquire the looks and traits that they have.” So, if you would like to be a chemical engineer or a nuclear physicist, the science classes are there to help you get onto the road ' of success. NeW formulas are always on the bunson burner. If you would like to find a the pot of gold at the end of research, dial SCI-ENCE. Making sure that his chemicals are the exact weight, junior Lenny Winstead checks the scale twice, so that he can continue his experiment. Anxiously awaiting the final answer juniors, Becky Kritz and Julie Tanis look over the shoulder of junior B.J. Brockus as she finishes the lab report. 96 Science Trying to get the right answer, juniors, Lisa Web- ster and Lori Fagen work on their lab report for Chemistry. Chemistry and Physics teacher Mr. Bob Heid closely watches a bridge from Physics class to see just how much weight it can handle. Sophomores, Sean Kostelnik, John Mathis and Above right: Kermit the witch gets her spotlight tor arry Duranleau represent the statistics which re- a whole week, with many thanks to Biology teach- ect that one positive attitude leads to another. er Mr. Steve Maple. Science 97 The Social Studier Exciting lectures and important information. These are just two of the qualities of KV’s Social Studies field. Many students choose to make Social Studies a part of their four year stay at KV. On a guided tour of this department you would see the world. You say you want to learn about the world? Take World History. Here students learn about world affairs and the United State’s involvement in foreign policy. World History students begin their study with heirogliphics, study through the wars, then to the eighties and space exploration. You want to know about the United States? Enrole in U.S. History. Here students begin their memorable study during the Civil War time period and continue through slavery to the joining of each state to the Union. Students also learn about the U.S.’ involvement in the World Wars and in 1984 the Presidential election where for the first time a woman was asked to run for Vice President. You say you want to learn about the individual, the mind, and the law? Take Psychology. Go directly to Sociology it you want to learn the importance of belonging to a social group. If you are still interested in learning more about the world, let us suggest World Geography. Here students learn the locations of continents, countries, and cities. If you are interested in the economy what else is there, but Economics. For the Seniors there is Government. It is required, but many may find it quite interesting, especially those interested in becoming active in politics. Students learn all about the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches, all the roles of the President, and all about the Constitution. So if Social Studies is your major, contact the guidance office or call HIS-TORY for your placement in class. One of the special projects in Mr. Hoover ' s U.S. History class is that of the current event television. Juniors Tammy Rawlik, Jim Kelley, and Tammy Chase entertain the class with news. 98 Social Studies Senior Tony Kolp strives for 70% on his government homework. This magic number means passing and graudation. Se r: u Clara , Chris os displays her Naders Rader ' s project to the Economics class. Clara ' s project dealt with the quality of ketchup. Junior Ross Heironimous completes his chapter F eshman Samm V fireman reads the assigned test in history. chapter in World History, Social Studies 99 trophies lined the walls of the Special Needs rooms. Throughout the years Special Needs teachers Mrs. Melton and Mr. Oliver have encouraged students to achieve. When the traditional text book failed to make a point, the instructors utilized a hands on approach. Looking into the corner closet one could find a carburetor, a water pump, a pile of fake money, and a globe which helped the students visualize the concept. When eight students arrive simultaneously with finals, Mr. Oliver requested the assistance of Special Needs Aide Mrs. Jabaay. According to the students a day does not go by that Mrs. Jabaay does not offer a pat on the back or a note of encouragement. Moving down the hall your eyes are attached to colorful displays in room 205. Mrs. Melton who works with Freshmen and Sophomore students was constantly busy. Her demanding schedule required the assistance of the Department, Mrs. Strong who worked on a one to one basis with the students. Special Needs reached to the Middle School where Mrs. Quigley made sure that any child with sight problems was adequetly prepared for class. Along with the academic part of the Special Needs class, the students also participated in the Special Olympics. One team represented K.V. at the Bowling Championship in Indianapolis. K.V.’s Special Athlete’s have won State Championship honors in 1983, runner- up in 1984, and state champions in 1985. The bowling team consisted of Stephanie Banks, Barb Boring, Frank Golab, Rick Hargrove, Kelly Harmon, Donny Klemz, Donna Kupianen, Rene Lamier, Randy McCarty, Chuck Patterson, Rene Round Leslie Rucklos, Allen Smith, Donald Smith, Mike Spencer, Cherie Strain, Steve Wayne, Brian Wellons, and Jodi Wireman. K.V. Special Olympic Bowlers received first place in their division 11 Each Bowler was awarded a gold medal and a State patch and the team received a State Championship plaque. Senior Brian Wellons has participated in all four of these championship teams. Mr. Oliver, the Special Needs Teacher and Special Olympics Coach was selected to Caoch at the 1987 Summer Olympic Games in August held at Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Mr. Oliver said he was chosen because of previous years of participation in athletics, his sports expertise, and his willingness to train and meet the goals of the Special athlete and the Olympic Games. Mr. Oliver was one of 35 people selected from Indiana chosen to be a coach. Mr. Oliver said, M It is voluntary as I will receive no monetary compensation for the coaching position. It is an honor to be chosen.” To find out more about the Special Needs group talk to Mr. Oliver or call SPE-CIAL for the news. Band is an excellent way to move the heart and relieve the stress of the day according to sopho- more Tom Nuest. If you do not know the answer, ask Mrs. Jabaay. After more than six years of research as a special needs aide, she knows how to find the answers. 100 Special Needs Junior Tim Hanewich works on a group project for U.S. History. Center Left: Mr. Oliver discusses the relevancy of economics with Chris Morrison. In his class one on one instruction is vital to the academic success of his students. Senior Mike Spencer works on a report for Mr. Oliver ' s individualized study program. Mrs. Mel- ton and Mr. Oliver work closely in creating a posi- tive outlook in Special Needs. Dan Garland ' s smile is infectious. No matter whether Dan is in class, the cafeteria, or working with the janitors after school, Dan always finds a moment to smile. Checking out the action above the stairs, junior Jodie Nemeth spies the yearbook photographer who was recording the action at the New Years Lock-In. Mov- ies were just one of the activities at the twelve hour s event. 1 02 Clubs Various members of Sunshine change the cafete- ria into a ballroom for the annual Sunshine Christ- mas Dance. To live in the hearts and memories of others js never to die. Helping Our Teens (HOT) is a new organization set up by adults in our community. Its goal is to moke the public aware of the problems concerning drinking and driving. Clubs 103 Kelly Myers asks the opinions of Yearbook mem- bers (Mary Ellen Beata, Rhonda Hart and Jennifer Perry) of her Sports copy during their Christmas party. Shown as a slave at the slave auction, Art Helton shows his enthusiasm to be sold for a day. Journalism jackets were a new asset to the Aca- demic Competitions Club this year. Senior, Juiie Hessling proudly displays her honor jacket. Creativity Art Club members create projects from the mind Computers set the stage for Silk Screen Art at the December 1 1 Winter Music Festival. Wtih the use of Com- puter-eyes , the Art Club members created discs that captured a person ' s face and could later be transferred to a poster or shirt. Proving that the age old process of water colors is still a viable means of expression, Senior Ann Takacs was thrilled when her water color illustration took top honors at the Hoosier Motorist Poster Contest in February. At the state awards ceremony in Indianapolis, Ann was recognized for her Share the same road. Ann believed in taking Art to heart. When it comes to characters, one can turn to Senior Mark Warren, who earned a full scholarship to the New York School of the Arts. The motto Success breeds success is relevant to sponsor Mrs. Miller who in- vited former Art Club member Rob Kolanowski, to make a presentation to the Art Club. The 1985 graduate showed art pro- jects made by an air brush, and experimented with silk screen. In February, Ann and Mark joined Shannon Kohlman in the Reading Poster Contest. Only ten years ago, Kankakee Valley was one of the two high schools that offered photography in our area. Today, we are the only school, out of fourteen, that offers computer art and graphics, stated Miller. The following students have the definite talent for art and have been noted as outstanding artists by Mrs. Miller: Ann Takacs, Mark Warren, Dave Bohannon, Ann Drangmeister, Jim Harrison, Buddy Hilton, Shannon Kohlman, Bruce Wilson, and Chelsea Spriggs. Officers for Art Club were President Robin Hass and Vice-President Sonja Wireman. Art is for everyone and it should be appreciated in its many forms, Robin Hass — Art Club President The fun and ease of latch hook give April Johnson the option to daydream while working in fibers. Above Center: Thinking about the tropics, Senior Bruce Wilson makes his own extravagant pink flamingo. Art Club members, Toni Whitaker, Kelly Jones, and Tracey Hunter socialize with friends after an art club meeting. 104 ART t Art Club Row 1 : Mrs. Miller, R. Hass, S. Wireman, T. Whitaker K. Meyer, Row 2: C. Wireman, M Howard, P. Whited, C Spriggs, K. Jones, T. Parker, N. Scubelek, N. Peters, A. Johnson Row 3: D. Warner, L. Dozier, L. Street, A. Drangmeister, J. Hunt P. Hurt, T. Brock, L. McCarty, S. Hanford, A. Takacs, Row 4: D Warren, J. Gudorf, P Butler, D. Garland, M. Warren, R. Belstra K. DeYoung, T. Tilev, Row 5: D. Norberg, D. Brown, B. Walther D. Brodner, C. Williams, C. Walstra. Accomplishments and rewards seemed to be handed to Ann Takacs. Here, she prepares the award winning poster that went to Regional Contest in Washington. Concentration means perfection to Junior Pom Hurt ' s sketch. Profiles are an essential element in art because they allow the student to see the depth of a 3-D object in black and white. ART 105 ' Nature ' -ally Future Farmers Learn Through Trips; Contests FFA is not just farming, it ' s leadership, friend- ship, and citizenship . Art Helton, President. Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve, was the motto for the Kanka- kee Valley Future Farm- ers of America. Indiana FFA was formed in 1929. Our KV Chapter has a Charter number of 72. Learning to do and doing to learn were experienced through the National Convention in Kansas City, Mis- souri. Bill Hartman, Susan Postma, and Linda Stumpe attended this event. They attended four sessions, the Agricultural Career Show, and the American Royal Ro- deo, as part of the activities of the convention. Side trips included the Anheuser-Busch Brewery and the Gateway Arch. On November 20, FFA members and guests attended the annual pork chop dinner and slave auction which netted $3475. Half the earnings went toward the Senior trip. The slave who sold for the highest amount was Freshman Mike Stowers, who broke the old record at $320.00 for one day of work. On Friday, February 13, Sophomore Wendy Hamstra was crowned 1 987 FFA Sweetheart Queen. Wendy said, It was a big shock, but also a great honor. The crown- ing was held at halftime of the KV-Lake Station bas- ketball game. Other candi- dates were Senior Starla Eeningenburg; Junior, Tammy Postma; and Freshman, Stephanie Hamstra. After the game, a dance was held in honor of the Sweetheart candidates. Each representative was judged on grades, agricultural background, interview, clubs, poise, and appearance. Kankakee Valley FFA competed against eleven other schools in the District Leadership Contest on March 1 4. Brooke Hamstra and Susan Postma placed first in the scrapbook contest. Placing first in the Treasurer ' s book contest and third in Production Agricultural Demonstra- tion contest was Linda Stumpe. Parliamentary Proce- dures team which consisted of Dale Blackridge, Kevin Fase, Doris Greathouse, Brooke Hamstra, Bill Hartman, Da vid Krapf, Tim Kros, Dewayne Milbourn, Susan Postma, Melissa Raab, and Travis Rude, placed second. Auctioneer, Mr. Misch calls for buyers to purchase Junior, Andy Harper for one days work. Andy sold for $85.00. FFA members patiently await their turn at Parliamentary Procedure Contest. The team placed second overall. Sophomores, Wendy Hamstra and Bill Hartman pose for a quick pic- ture after Wendy was crowned 1 987 FFA Sweetheart, in February. 106 FFA FFA Sweetheart candidates Starla Eeningenburg, Tammy Postma, Wendy Ham- stra, and Stephanie Hamstra anxiously await their interviews for queen. FFA Sponsor, Steve Inman awaits his fate as buyers bid for his time at the annual slave auction on November 20. Row 1 : A. Helton, D. Norberg, J. Fase, L. Stumpe, M. P rofrock, C. Yates. Row 2: Mr. Inman, T. Rude, T. Hanewich, A. Harper, L. Misch, W. Vanbruggen. Row 3: R, Hershman, K. Fase, D, Mil- bourn, B. Kingma, T. Kros. Row 4: D. Blackrige, D. Seegers, S. Postma, D. Greathouse, K. DeYoung, P. Lund Row 5: B. Hart- man, E. Witvoet, B. Hamstra, M. Raab, J. Van Soest. Row 6: G. Susnis, T. Schoonveld, S. Wireman, K. Misch, M. Sipkema, D. Krapf. Row 7: R. Sonaty, C. Nabors, D. Van Vuren, R, Witvoet, M. Hoffman, S. Cambe. Row 8: M. Stowers, M. Homier, J. McMahon, T. Nuest, D. Smith. FFA 107 Helping Hands FHA Participants Excel At State Convention Future Homemakers of America has had quite a few exciting times with many memo- rable moments. Spon- sor, Jennifer Schroeder received her five year sponsor ' s award at State convention and Junior, Kristi Meyers was named District I President for the 1 987-88 school year. In November FHA members and Home-Ec students sold cookbooks and kitchen utensils to raise money for Sfate convenfion. Combining the club member- ship and classrooms educated the public on the bene- fits of FHA. Grandparent ' s Dinner and induction of officers also occured in November. A candlelight ceremony inducted new officers who sfated fhe eight purposes of FHA. Members and their grandparents enjoyed a ham and chicken dinner and played games to find out more about each other. Fruit baskets were delivered to elderly and disabled people at Christmas time. Each member tried to spend a few minutes with the citizens and wish them a Happy New Year. FHA Week was February 9-13. Members sold red and white carnations for distribufion on Valentine ' s Day. They also held a best legs contest which was won by Senior, Dave Brown, who was pwarded a plaque. Members also sold M M ' s and Reese ' s pieces to raise money for Ronald McDonald House. A check was sent to them for $250. March was filled with two new events. Members chose Ideal Homemaker ' s and sent them gifts throughout the year. They met at the Gather- ing Restaurant for din- ner to meet each other. Club members also held a Date Night at Bridge- Vu Theater. Seven girls and their dates enjoyed a buffet dinner and the play Showboat. State Convention was held April 9-11. Eight girls and two chaperones traveled to the Adam ' s Mark Hotel in Indianapolis for competition. Junior, Toni Whitaker, was KV ' s voting delegate. She voiced her opinion on officer placement. Friday each girl partici- pated in a proficiency event. Medals and awards were handed out Saturday afternoon. Gold medals were received by Kristi Meyers and Michele Smith. Silver medals went to Jennifer Perry, Shelley Nowak, Starla Eenigenburg, and Kim Nowak. Bronze medals were earned by Carrie Greer and Toni Whitaker. Fri- day night Future Homemaker ' s of America members listened to a guest speaker who talked about the right mental attitude. In their spare time members went to Union Station, took a carriage ride around Indianapolis, or relaxed in the whirlpools. Dues were $5.00 for State, National and local dues. Officers were President, Shelley Nowak; Vice-Presi- dent, Toni Whitaker; Secretary, Tonia Parker; Trea- surer, Kelly Jones; and Historian, Starla Eenigenburg. The club ' s 17 members lived up to the motto To- ward New Horizons. Members plan for the future and look for better ways to improve themselves and society, by taking Home-ec classes, family life classes, and participating in the Future Homemakers of America. FHA is an organization which helps to develop living skills associated with future careers, and works together for the betterment of their community. Shelley Nowak, President. Michele Smith, Kristi Meyers, Jennifer Perry, Starla Eenigenburg, Shelly Nowak, Kim Nowak, and Carrie Greer proudly show their medals at State Convention held at the Adam ' s Mark Hotel in April. Senior, Kelly Jones lights a candle, while other office candidates look on at the induction of new officers. Shelly Nowak, Carrie Greer, Chaperone Linda Perry, Michele Smith and Kristi Meyers discuss plans for a trip to Union Station at a luncheon for State participants. 108 FHA Seniors Jennifer Perry ond Shelley Nowak paek fruit baskets for the elderly citizens of DeMotte and Wheatfield for Christmas. Junior, Kristi Meyers poses for a shot after being elected District I President for the 1987-88 school year FHA members get ready to let off red and white balloons filled with goals of the club which was a nation wide project. Row 1 : S. Nowak, T. Whitaker, T. Parker, K. Jones, 5. Eenigen- burg. Row 2: K. Meyers, J. Hessling, J. Perry, K. Nowak Row 3: C. Greer, M. Smith, J. Grube, K. Misch. Row 4: T. Shephard, T, Brock, D. Bailey. Row 5: Sponsor, Jennifer Schroeder FHA 109 Ho la T ag Club members say Hello to foreign lands. When you live in the Heartland of America, you seldom get the opportunity to use the German and Spanish vocacu- lary you accumulate in class. In order to in- crease their opportunities Frau Masten and Senora Wiseman offered club activities to any student who has completed a year of either language. These activities gave students a relaxed atmo- sphere where they could apply their classroom knowl- edge to every day activities. In Indiana, that meant visits from Spanish exchange students and trips to German Dance Programs. In this manner students learned that languages really can come alive even in the cornfields along the Kankakee. Along with talking about present businesses of the club, Spanish Club meetings consisted of playing Spanish Scrab- ble, Spanish Bingo, reading Spanish books, and working on Word Finds. German students spent the half hour of club meetings, discussing finances, singing German songs and cheers, and testing their strategy by play- ing German Battleship. During the year, the clubs got together for a night of fun. On April 27, the clubs joined for a pizza and Bowling party in DeMotte. The 60 members of German Club were led by Presi- dent John Wiggs. Spanish Clubs ' 22 members were under the rule of President Sheila Dogson, Vice-President Chris Allen, Secretary Robin Valade, and Treasurer Julie Henke. Besides Spanish being a fun and interesting class, it is important that we have some knowl- edge of the second most spoken language in America. — Sheila Dobson Junior Chris Allen talks to Spanish Club sponsor Mrs. Wiseman to make sure it is okay for Spanish exchange student Laura San Martin to act as a guest speaker in her Spanish class. Third year Spanish member Sheila Dobson tries her vocabulary skills on a Spanish Word Find. 1)0 Spanish German Clubs German Club Row 1 : J. Wiggs, J. Bauser, V. Malia Row 2: K. Kennedy, A. Holloway, D. Dankoff, B. Clark, D. Pilarski, A. Snihurowycz Row 3: L. LaMarr, R. Whitaker, J. Moolenaar, J. Bewick, S. Yoder, S. Sawyer Row 4: M. Hilton, T. Rahn- moeller, S. LeClaire, J. Pettet, C. Jefferson Row 5: L. Odle, T. Shultz, V. Hoffman, B. Brockus, P. Kingma, R. Mabie, Row 6: R. Heironimous, C. Huber, L. Ryska, A. Holloway, K. Gudorf, T. Herubin, A. Beck Row 7: M. Hart, C. Hendrichs, S. Kaluf, C. Christos, J. Wells, D. Horvath Row 9: J. Szekely, L. Fagen, T. Frampton, P. Falbo, D. Arispe, T. Rossmanith, T. Chase, K. Peters, M. Kooistra Row 1 0: A. Hart, C. Goth, K. Williams, S. Post, K. Smith, D. Berndt, C. Nagdeman, D. Urhammer, J, Bailey German Club member Paula Falbo utilizes her writing ability to create a short story for German II. Spanish Club Row 1 : Dobson, Allen, Valade, Henke, Row 2: Hershman, Boezman, Uran, Molchan, Row 3: McDowell, Rogyom, Terborg, Walstra, Hicks, Row 4: Truman, Wal- leske. Ester, Systma, Row 5: Black, Byrom, Slager, Fase, Row 6: Shepard Spanish German Clubs 1 1 1 International The most successful — International Weekend The ' 86- ' 87 school year was more than just another year to the members of Interact. In- teract made the most of the year with their community services along with providing educational help to students. Interact had outstanding student effort this year as quoted by director Mr. Hughes. Effort was put into the yearly programs such as: The Big Brother Big Sister Pro- gram, in which an Interact member worked with five eighth graders for six weeks to help them academically and to prepare them for high school. In the Tutoring Program, top academic students became involved in helping others to become academically advanced. The Leadership Program gave an Interact member a chance to feel like a leader. He she was assigned ten freshmen who in turn went to their leader for academic or emo- tional support. The annual Thanksgiving and Christmas food drives were successful. Over $1 ,000 was raised to ensure happy holidays for 44 families. Fund raisers and sponsored dances brought in $450.00-$500.00 for buying food for needy families. Interact brought in professionals for Career Day. On April 3, students went to respective classrooms where a person from their hopeful career gave them information about salaries and a viewpoint on the career. Interact supported in- mates from Medariville who told Interact and SADD members about their alcohol and drug abuse exper- iences. Without a doubt, the In- ternational Weekend was the most valuable pro- gram Interact sponsored. Students from foreign countries were invited to K.V. to exchange ideas. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about people and hobbies of foreign lands. At the end of Octo- ber, student coordinator, Chuck Widner began the preparations for International Weekend. Letters were sent out to schools in the surrounding area to find out where exchange students were staying. The exchange students received letters personally asking them to be a part of our International Weekend. As a result, 21 ex- change students from such countries as: Uruguay, Ja- pan, Norway, Sweden, France, Spain, and the Phillipines, spent the weekend of February 19-February 21 at K.V. Upon their arrival, the exchange students were intro- duced to their hosts. Afterwards a pizza party was held at Bagmans. Friday at school exchange students were introduced to the faculty in the morning and spent the rest of the day in classrooms talking and answering questions from the students. They were invited to the game and the dance in their honor later that night. A breakfast was held at LaPatkins Saturday morning be- fore their departure at noon. Kankakee Valley enjoyed its fourth International Weekend. With its largest num- ber of students, it was easily the most successful. stated Mr. Hughes. The international Weekend is a unique oppor- tunity for students of Wheatfield and DeMotte to get a chance to meet and exchange ideas with students all over the world. — Mr. Hughes Anxious to meet their hosts, Washington Rodriquez (Uruquay) and Jarlie Sorlie (Norway) walk around in the library upon their arrival at K.V.H.S. Everyone was curious about the exchange students. Here, Michele Smith encourages Lotto Nyblad to talk to the class about Sweden. At the pizza party, Ann Takacs takes time out with Misaki Ishihara to learn about Japan and the Japanese culture. Giving the Norwegian student Jorunn Rekdal and Finland student Annete Loukonen buttons and skickers from K.V. was one of the easier tasks Chuck Widner had done to make International Weekend a success. Right: Close friendships were made in just two days. Here, Kumi Matsuaka and Tracee Shepherd say good-bye after the International breakfast. International Weekend: Row 1 : I. Lauresen, P. Gamble, A. Loukonen, S. Banks, L. Fagen, A. Aida, T. Shepherd] K, Matsuaka, L. Street, A. Tachibana, Row 2: T. Rossmanith, N. Chirstin Bergersen, S. McAtee, P. Hu, E. Ekelnans, a ' Hart, M. Smith, L. Nyblad, C. Aabo, C. Hittle, S. Haugue, Row 3: C. Widner, M. Liss, J. Sorlie, T. Postma, A. Peterson, S. Rodriquez, L. San Martin, S. Post, C. Allen, J. Winquiest, M Ishihara, Row 4: M. Kremke, W. Rodriquez, A. Brown, J. Rekdal, D. Tillema, C. Greer, K. Smith Interact 1 1 3 Mirage Oasis Depth of Our Dreams in Mirage Only the second year of production and the Mi- rage had a very successful one. They published a quality magazine that sold all 1 50 copies in two days. This was partially due to the wonderful material submitted by all of the high school students. It was a hard decision, but they awarded the poetry award to The Tear” by Dana Cowgill and the prose award to The Legend of Cowgill and Cat Doing a Dirty One” by Atlanta Sutton. Co-Managing Editor Tina Herubin com- mented All in all, I believe that the quality of Mirage has improved greatly. Last year, when the magazine was submitted to a contest, it won the Prose Award and the award for the best illustrations. Co-Managing Editor Paula Hershman said, With the illustrations and the prose pieces we have this year, we should win those awards again.” The staff worked hard and was very dedicated. Dur- ing the final production of the magazine they had three meetings a week and the attendance was good at all of them. Staffer Aimee Beck commented Without the dedication of the staff and Miss Jen- kins, Mirage would not be possible.” Another thing that contributed to the good work done on the magazine was ' the waxer. ' With the profits from last year ' s candy sales, a waxer was purchased. A new advertising technique used by Mirage was the use of cartoon figures on the English hallway wall. These figures included Bill the Cat, Opus, and Garfield, who were the brunt of many jokes in between classes. A few of the students were fascinated by these lifelike pictures and brought in cameras to have their picture taken by the palm tree where Bill the Cat lazed, waiting for the fish to nibble, so they could send an original photo to their brothers and sisters that are in college. Without the dedication of the staff and Miss Jenkins, MIRAGE would not have been possi- ble. — commented Staffer Aimee Beck. Business manager Atlanta Sutton reads a finalized version of her award winning Cowhide a humorous short story about the plight of a horse. Sophomore Scott Post takes the pledge of honor at the Quill and Scroll banquet. 1 1 4 Mirage HIrimXL IF YOUWU. PRACTICE BEINf FICTIONAL for a while YOU WILL UNDER STAND; FICTIONAI CHARACTERS AR SOMETIMES MOR REAL THAN PEOPLE WITH BODIES AND heartbeats Sophomores Paula Hershman and Atlanta Sutton light the candle of integrity at the annual Quill and Scroll banquet. The girls creative talents landed them editor s jobs on the Mirage. The paper waxer stands idle as week three of Mirage produc- tion finds only four pages of layout completed Row I: Miss Jenkins, A.Tackus, A. Sutton, T.Herubin, P.Hersh- man, B Kritz Row 2: J Walsh, J Sawyer, A. Beck, J. Wells, S Kohl- man, Row 3: M.Hart, A.Hart, P.Oresik, A.Williams, C.Jefferson, G.Susnis Row 4: S.Heironomus, C.Greer, J.Scully, S.Post, K. Ken- nedy Row 5: D. Brown, S.Smith, B.Moron Mirage 1 1 5 1 Super Studious ' NHS Inducts 22 During Candlelight Ceremony National Honor Soci- ety (NHS), one of the most respected clubs at Kankakee Valley High School was set up to honor students who ex- cel in school and extra- curricular activities. To become a member of Nafional Honor Society, a student must earn a 3.7 grade point average or higher and be in at least two extra-curricular activities. In step two of the process, teachers complete a voting sheet which covers the areas of character, leadership, schol- arship, and service. Each inductee must receive three out of four in each of these areas to qualify for member- ship in NHS. Kankakee Valley ' s National Honor Society held its an- nual induction of new members at a special candle-light ceremony on April 22. There were 22 new members. Students, parents, and close friends were welcomed by Mrs. Dee Fritch the NHS sponsor. She introduced the officers: President, Shelly Kaluf; Vice-President, Starla Eenigenburg; Secretary, Piper Atkins; and Treasurer, It ' s a great honor to be chosen as an NHS member, because of the strict requirements for membership. NHS is an organization of true leaders, Shelly Kaluf, President. Harry Brockus. New in- ductees were presented with a pin and certifi- cate and seniors re- ceived their cowls for graduation. Closing re- marks were given by Mr. Rich McEwan, who talked about how these students will excel, not only in school, but also in life itself. He wished the seniors good luck and challenged them to go beyond a high school education. A reception followed in the cafeteria. New inductees were seniors: Todd Ailes, Jim Belstra, Julie Hessling, Mike Kooistra, Scott Kooistra, and Ju- niors: Lori Fagen, Amy Hart, Jill Kooistra, Kristi Walstra. Also inducted were sophomores: Jennifer Daugherty, Kim Gudorf, Wendy Hamstra, Paula Hershman, Tina Herubin, Brad Kingma, John Mathis, Craig Nagdeman, Craig Robinson, Justin Steiner, Joy Stepanek, Atlanta Sutton, and Jennifer Wiggs. Junior Harry Brockus imparts his feelings about the importance of leadership to an NHS member. Mike Kooistra, Julie Hessling, and Jim Belstra were honored for academic excellence at the annual NHS initiation. Initiates Paula Hershman, Tina Herubin, Brad Kingma, John Mathis, Craig Nagdeman, Craig Robinson, Justin Steiner and Joy Stepanek await the ceremonial candle lighting. 116 Kristi Walstra, Jill Kooistra and Amy Hart listen to Mr. McEwan ' s charge of excellence. Character, Scholarship, Knowledge, Leadership and Service are the topics of concentration for seniors Shelly Kaluf, Starla Eeni- genburg, Harry Brockus and Piper Atkins. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Newspaper Reflects Changing Times; Attitudes For 180 days the pres- sures of deadlines and committments haunted the 19 member SPIRIT staff. With a ratio of 47 to one, members of the staff took a personal approach to covering the news of Kankakee Valley. Whether you were a concert junkie, a music groupie, a fashionable yuppie, or an athletic contender, THE SPIRIT had an article for you. Highlights of the year included Tracee Shepherd ' s per- sonal interview story on the rising number of teenage pregnancies, Paula Ralbo ' s editorial entitled Stop Mourning the Failures”, and Jim Bailey ' s exceptional editorial cartoons concerning Veterans Day, The Spirit of Christmas and No Light to See regarding the lack of lighting in the high school auditorium. No summary of the year would be complete without mentioning the cre- ative and controversial sports page team of Sawyer, Tillema, Motyka, Hurst, and Kelly. Their inside news of- ten kept them checking the laws as they scrambled for legal support in their coverage decisions. On the lighter side, the dexterity of Kim Kerkes kept the old copier running despite sabotage by the rubber cement mar- uader and thanks to Susan Smith the tummies were filled with chocolate chip morsels. Newcomers Kim Henke, Joy Bryom and Julie Beckman were never quite sure what was going to happen when senior Ryan Bult flew into the room under the auspicious eyes of Mrs. Crosby. Levity was an essential element provided by senior Mary Ellen Beata and junior Jill Williamson. For juniors Tracee Gildersleeve and Kelly Kennedy it was all rubber cement and deadlines as they applied their second year knowl- edge to layouts. Kelly also served as the first paid KV POST correspondent with a weekly column entitled KEL- LY ' S KLASSMATES. Application of knowledge was important to Julie Saw- yer who earned an award for outstanding news story at Indiana University ' s two week summer journalism work- shop. Joining Julie at camp was editor Paula Falbo. In October Mary Jo Lowry, Julie Sawyer, and Kelly Kenne- dy piled in Mrs. Crosby ' s car for a 300 mile trip to the Indiana High School Press Association Conference in Frankfort, Indiana. Although the representatives did not bring home any awards, they did get to meet Mr. Bowen, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare who encouraged them to take a responsible stand in their publication on teen pregnancy and drug usage. They were also informed that due to pressure from the IHSPA, the IHSAA would allow one student photographer from each school a photo pass for post season action. Due to illness the trip to the National Journalism Conference in Chicago was cancelled. Late Tuesday nights, pizza on the run, rubber cement wars, lost copy, broken headlines rulers, and jammed copiers all led to the excitement and frustration of the 118 Newspaper Journalism is a place where students must depend on their inner strength in order to sur- vive the day to day pressures of deadlines and relationships. Mrs. Crosby young journalist. To lessen the burden, a new quieter and more efficient copier was purchased in March. This purchase required the sale of an additional 12,000 candy bars which brought the yearly total to 22,000 for the Quill and Scroll Fund Raiser. In that same month, the staff began using the PRINTSHOP computer program to streamline their headlines. In April, the rejected editorial policy was re- submitted to the school board along with a proposal to buy computers for the journalism room. In May, the 15th and final issue of THE SPIRIT rolled off the copier. For the first time in five years, the issue did not include the last wills and testaments of the senior class. Due to libelous innuendos submitted by some members of the Class of ' 86, the decision was made to strike the wills from the paper. In their place the staff chose to run academic highlights of the Class of ' 87 and to retain the popular ' Outstanding Senior ' spread. With over 4,000 newspapers in the hands of their peers, Volume VIII ceased publication. Features Editor Kelly Kennedy works diligently as she puts together her String Book for her job at the KV POST. SPIRIT Staff: Row 1 : Kelly Kennedy, Jim Kelley, Jill Williamson, Paula Falbo, Tracey Gildersleeve, Julie Sawyer, Kim Kerkes Row 2: Mrs. Crosby, Julie Beckman, Kim Henke, Tracee Shepard, Mike Hurst, Joy Byrom Row 3: Susan Smith, Diane Tillema, MaryEllen Beata, Ryan Bult, Mary Jo Lowry, Jim Bailey (NP— Myles Debshaw) Mary Ellen Beata shoots where the action is — KV! Newspaper 1 1 9 Reaching OUT OEA Combines Business With Fun at Regionals Office Education As- sociation (OEA) Chap- ter focuses its attention on skills such as typing and shorthand. Mem- bers also put emphasis on the area of business relations. Sixty members attended meetings throughout the year in preparation for contests and annual activi- ties. February 14th was not just another Valentine ' s Day. It was a day of hard work and competitions for 38 Office Education participants, 16 of whom qualified for State competitions on March 20. If was there that four members qualified for Nationals. Their weekend was filled with many exciting events such as: a trip to Union Station, carriage rides around Indiana- polis, and shopping in their spare time. All the members listened to a guest speaker who talked about the world ' s drug and alcohol problems. Friday evening videos were played and Saturday state participants boogied to a D.J. and celebrated the Office Education Association ' s 20th birthday. Members also elected new State officers for the 1987-88 school year. There were five voting dele- gates from Kankakee Valley. They were left with the decision of placing candidates in their appropriate posi- tions. On the way home the four participants going to Nationals set their goals for victory. Piper Atkins, Bill Systma, Cindy Goth, and Carla Hittle looked forlvard to May 6- 1 0 with hopes of accomplishing their goals. Cindy and Carla competed in the Employment Skills A, Piper in Information Processing Specialist I, and Bill in Ex- temporaneous Speech I. Nationals were held in Des- Moines, Iowa. OEA also held many fund raising events to earn mon- ey for State, Nationals, and other activities. Christmas gifts, chocolate bunnies and santas, and an assortment of candy were sold by many Office Education students during various times of the school year. A stuffed animal was presented to Tracy DeHaan, who was the top seller. She stated, Selling $600.00 worth of fund raisers was a lot of hard work, but a great accomplishment for the entire club. Leadership and activities were headed by Sponsor Mrs. Dee Fritch and the following officers: President, Piper Atkins; Vice-President, Tammy Dacus; Secretary, Christy Rose; Treasurer, Kim Misch; and Historian, Lauri Henrichs. Seniors Kim Misch, Kelly Jones, Jodie Wireman, and Sarah Myers bring fun into OEA activities by driving to District Competition. OEA means a lot of different things. It chal- lenges skills, it rewards efforts, it makes friends, and it is definitely a club worth the time and effort you put into it. — Piper Atkins Congratulations! Sponsor Mrs. Fritch presents T racy DeHaan with this cuddly stuffed animal in appreciation for being the top seller of OEA ' s fund raising event. 120 OEA Seniors, Starla Eenigenburg and April VanderMolen work dili- gently to pack peanut, almond, and carmel candy bars into boxes for other members during the OEA candy sale. Office Education Association officers present Shriner Hospital a $100.00 check raised from their Halloween Party Fund Raiser. OEA State qualifiers Row 1 : Cindy Goth, Marla Terborg, Lisa Brooks, Piper Atkins, Christy Rose, Carla Hittle, Karen Howard, Row 2: Lauri Henrichs, Carla Leach, Starla Eenigenburg, Bill Systma, Kim Misch, Kelly Krupa, Kelly Jones. Row 1 : Mrs. Fritch, T. Dacus, L. Hendrichs, K. Misch, P. Atkins, Row 2: C. Leach, S. Kohlman, T. DeHaan, V. Ptack, K. Krupa, C Rose, L. Franzen, L. Brooks, M. Howard, Row 3: K. Krupa! l! Street, K. Jones, J. Wireman, S. Myers, T. Brock, L. Hughes, B. Shadder, P. Downing, M. Lucas, Row 4: M. Batey, J. Bonus,’ D. Wiers, M. Smith, S. Eenigenburg, A. VanderMolen, K. Gilleland, B. Herbst, A. McEwan, A. Nagel, Row 5: K. LeClaire, J. Martin! A. Hart, M. Bachman, D. Bailey, W. Hamstra, M. Terborg, j! Byrom, T. Postma Row 6: A. Nannenga, K. Williams, C Goth, M. Nannenga, C. Morrison, B. Sytsma, B. Spencer, J. Woolever, K Walleske, K. Dunlap, C. Stowers, S. Beoughter OEA 121 Juniors Tim Burks, Sherry Banks and Mike Maxey head for their lock- ers before attending the monthly Pathfinders meeting. I Above right: Junior Jeff Martin, Vice-President, finds a moment of silence during the hectic day. ia - • 1 22 Pathfinders Reflecting God: Pa th finders Pathfinders Praise The Lord In Song; Speech Struggling through rough times, students turned to members of Pathfinders. A club that has good will and pray- er, Pathfinders was one of the leaders in enter- tainment. Many guests ’ came and performed songs, and talked about how they believe God has enriched their lives. ' Pathfinders ' was first called K.V. Prayer and Share Club. For administrative reasons the name was changed to the Greek word Icthus. In 1 976, president of Pathfind- ers, Barry Mason thought of a word that meant good in all ways. It also refers to Path of followers, choosing the right path to God and finding one ' s self. ' Godsend, ' with members all from the K.V. area, was a Christian rock band that through their music tried to influence people to steer in the right Pathfinders is here to provide a Christian Fel- lowship and set a path for the students to follow to Heaven. — stated sponsor Mr. Sakel. direction. After the per- formance they ex- plained what the lyrics meant and how they came up with the right music for the words. President Jeff Pettet, Vice President Jeff Mar- tin, Secretary Starla Eeingenburg and Treasurer Mi- chelle Smith helped to decide who they would invite to perform. After performances students were asked to evaluate the program. These evaluations determined whether the group would be invited to return. Guests were not paid for their performance. They were paid traveling expenses. Due to the constitution of Pathfind- ers, they were not allowed to have fund raisers. Finances come from the 50 t club fee which was collected at the beginning of each year. The club sponsor was Mr. Larry Sakel. Freshmen Michelle Frumm and Sarah Woolivine listen attentive- ly to a speaker at the monthly Pathfinders meeting. Row 1: K. Williams, D.LaClaire, A.Morrison, J.Hicks, B. Whit- more, B. Fitzpatrick, J.Sculley, Mr.Sakel, J.Pettet, M.Eenigen- burg, M. Smith, J. Martin, T.Hunter, R.Murcek, M. Howard, P. Whited, C.Wireman, D.Horvath, K.Kros, N.Scubelek, S.Han- ford, D. Hoffman, J.Perry, S.Nemcek Row 2: J.Henke, V.Ptacek, P. Atkins, L.Ryska, B. Myers, A.Fagen, K. Elisha, K.Pettet, C. Jef- fries, K. Jones, T.Parker, J.Chops, L.Molchan, J. Bewick, S.Wire- man, L.McCarty, C.Leach, J.Combs, S.Kohlman, A.Serhol, J.Wireman, J.Grube, S. Meyers, N. Lawyer, K.Meppelink, T Postma, C. Weirs Row 3: R.Valade, K.Kros, M.Misch, D.Wiers! J.Hessling, S. Nowak, T. Brock, M.Kremke, C.Nagdeman, L. Fa- gen, S. Banks, D.Dobson, N.Banks, R.Hass, D.Warren, C.John- ston, M.Mackiewicz, T.Ailes, N. Barger, M.Beata, J.SIager, S. Kaluf, P.Kingma, D.Zylstra Row 4: K. Kennedy, M.Lowry, J. Bo- len, A. Shultz, C. Yates, S.Strong, A.VanderMolen, D.Bailey, T. Rossmanith, K.Smith, A Brown, T Ailes, J Johnson, J.Byrom ' M.Eenigenburg, H.Reitman, B.Smith, B.Gearhart, M.Byrom! J. Fase, L.Freiling, B.J.Brockus, L.Street, K.Holmes Row 5: L.Bai- ley, V.Zylstra, C.Systma, K. DeVries, R.Jonkman, J.Szekely, K. Walstra, M.Terborg, P.Butler, M.Hoffman, C.Heironomous! G.Walther, K. Krueger, S.Meppelink, K.Gilleland, S. Davis, ' S. Swanson, P.Butler Row 6: P.Donnely, M.Batey, M. Profrock, P. Gamble, M.Sipkema, M. Bachman, A. Hart, D. Pardee C Stowers, C. Allen, B.Herbst, A.McEwan, A.Nogel, S.Schoon- veld, S.Post, D.Schlarp, C.Hittle, A. Holloway, S. Dobson, S. Strain, J.Kooistra, B.Nannenga, J.Tanis, J. Coffer, M.Hart, Row 7: M. Murray, L.Gaillard, B.Hamstra, D.GIuth, W.Hamstra’ S.Hamstra, L.Schoonveld, P.Oresik, S.Kaluf, J.Williamson, ' J.Moolenaar, S.Fitzpatrick, T.Parker, S.Hoffman, R.Walstra! M.Liss, C. Huber, M.Orsburn, M.Hittle, P.Pettet, C.Williams Row 8: D.Fritts, S.Borsits, D.Edwards, A.Kritz, B.Hastings, A.Hart, S. Jordan, K.Huff, R.Borsits, D Brown, J.Hawkins, D.Norberg, J. VanSoest, D. Garland, M.Warran, S.Barret Row 9: R.Bult, B. Jef- fries, K. Myers, S.Smith, R.Hart, T.Whitaker, K.Myers, J.Hunt, B.Systma, T.Lorenzen, B.Wireman, M. Williams, S.Musch! T. Holwin, M.Debshaw Row 10: B.Exton, J.Beistra, J.Swanson! K. Haskins, S.BIiss, D.Brodner, T.DeFries, T.Shepard, M.Simp- son, D. Smith, J.Fase, T .Rossmanith, K.Greer, J.Bartus, M. Thorn- ton, S. Yoder, J.Bauser, M.Lucas, M.Rinker Pathfinders 123 Business Boom Thespians reach out to children in Patchworl . Sixteen dedicated Drama Club members rehearsed for five weeks, 2 -21 2 hours a day, to present their production of the children ' s play Patchwork on No- vember 19 and 20 to the DeMotte and Wheatfield Ele- mentary schools. Patchwork was comprised of many skits which taught children certain lessons that aided in maturity and in becoming a responsible adult. These lessons in- cluded To each his own , Advice , The Choice and others. Although there was controversy between the Drama Club going to the elementary schools and the elemen- tary students being bused to the high school, saying it would cost $900, the plays went well at the elementary schools. The theatre department gained $300 from go- ing fo the schools. The money was used for buying ma- terials for the Spring Play. I ' m glad the administration gave us a chance to try something and it worked. It was an experience for all of us, especially the new actors and actresses. I never knew how much talent K.V. students could have. Mat Kremke CAST OF CHARACTERS DAVID ARISPE DON JARRELL JOY STEPANEK TAMMY CHASE JEANETTE SCULLEY PHIL SHIPLEY JANETTE WALSH JENNIFER HANCOCK BECKY KRITZ scott mcdowell KELLY KENNEDY PAULA HERSHMAN KELLY SMITH MAT KREMKE ANGEL HOLLOWAY PIPER ATKINS The head mouse, Kelly Kennedy, informs Paula Hershman and Becky Don ' t cry Calico, Kelly Smith, your box of cloth scraps can be used Kritz how to bell the cat . in our quilt. Just think how beautiful they will look next to the velvet I prints. 124 Fall Play Mat Kremke gazes up into the eyes of Joy Stepanek as she catches the reflection of members of Patchwork, Tammy Chase shows her enthusiasm for Patchwork in her character. Pointing out a character that reminds him of himself , Don Jarrell reminisces of childhood memories. Fall Play Wiz The Dramatists ease on down the road in The Wiz. On April 3, 4, 10, and 11,1 ,400 people ' eased on down the road ' to THE WIZ which was di- rected by Mrs. Ann Krejsa with Mr. Bob Heid managing the lights, Mr. Adam Bren- nen in the Pit, Carol Keener on choreography and Miss Amy Nagel on vocals. In Act I, Dorothy (Lisa Trinoskey) is at home with her Aunt Em (Twila Rossmanith) and Uncle Henry (Tim Shaffer) while a tornado rages to their farm. The T orna- do Ballet performed by Laurie Odle, Piper Atkins, Jenni- fer Hancock, and Melanie Anderson swept Dorothy and Toto away to the land of the Munchkins where Angel Holloway, Kelly Kennedy, Marla Terborg, and Shelly Wil- son greeted them. Addaperle (Michelle Profrock) the good witch of fhe North, appeared to show her magic tricks. Michelle ' s tricks were heightened by a flashy pur- ple and red outfit and bubbling personality which ignited the entertainment level in the audience. Addaperle in- formed Dorothy on how to get to the Emerald City where the Wiz (Dave Arispe) reigned. In a cornfield is where Dorothy encounters the Scare- crow (Kelly Smith). The Scarecrow tells Dorothy about his absence of knowledge. Dorothy feels sorry for him and offers to take him to the Emerald City to s e if the Wiz can give him a brain. While walking down the Yellow We picked The Wiz because it best suited our needs and talent that we had this year. — Director Ann Krejsa Brick Road, the Tinman (Don Jarrell) stands stiff- ly awaiting someone to splash him a dash of oil. He ' s relieved by Doro- thy and tells h is story of how he becomes tin and is without a heart. In a flash Dorothy and the Scarecrow smiled and offered to take the Tinman along to the Emerald City. Down the road they heard a roar and out popped Mat Kremke strutting his false courage and trying to intimi- date everyone. Saying they were afraid of the lion, the Scarecrow and Tinman were brushed aside as the lion captured center stage with his heart-wrenching story about not having any courage. He was practically in tears when he was asked to join the pilgrimage to see the Wiz. Throughout their escapade to see the Wiz, they faced grueling monkeys and sleepy poppies for which the lion was taken away by the Field Mice (Paula Hershman and Jeni Wall). They approached the gate to the grand Emer- ald City and had to threaten to chop the gate down before the Gatekeeper (Angel Holloway) would let them in. Equipped with emerald green glasses, the characters waited impatiently to see the Wiz. After killing Evillene (Joy Stepanek), Dorothy leaves for Kansas in THE WIZ ' s balloon. Walking through the woods on the way to see the Wiz can be a dangerous thing. Here, a winged monkey (Scott Post) digs his claws into the Scarecrow (Kelly Smith). W I ' ll never memorize all these lines, states sophomore Lisa Trinosky as she tries to capture her lead role as Dorothy in The Wiz. Due to her excellent voice, the performer was honored with the lead. 126 SPRING MUSICAL Fear captures the hearts of the citizens as Evillene (Joy Stepanek) terrorizes the cowardly lion (Mat Kremke) and Dorothy (Lisa Trinosky). The Wiz cast: Row 1 : S.Wachs, J.Chase, A.Hart, K.Shadder, S. Kennedy, A.Bakalar, A.Devitt, K.Street Row 2: J.Wall, P.Hershman, M.Anderson, S.Wilson, A.Holloway, D.Jarrell, K. Kennedy, M.Terborg, J.Hancock, S.Post Row 3: T.Shaffer! L. Odle, J. Stepanek, M. Profrock, M.Kremke, L.Trinoskey ' D.Arispe, K. Smith, T.Chase, T.Rossmanith, P. Atkins, J.Bun- ning, T. Shepard Miss Tipsy Smith checks out the treat bag as Dorothy con- vinces her that Toto was nervous before her opening night too. Theatre director Mrs. Krejsa gives the cowardly lion (Mat Kremke) a helping hand with his costume. SPRING MUSICAL 127 As Addapearl, Michell Profrock brightens the audience with her outra- geous sense of humor and her dazzling purple outfit. Munchkins Marla Terborg and Shelly Wilson are amazed at her psychic powers. Sophomores Paula Hershman and Jennifer Wall, the Mice squad, arrested the cowardly lion who had been drugged by the poppy ladies. Munchkin Kelly Kennedy prepares for her twirling debut. Joy Stepanek (Evillene), Kelly Smith (Scarecrow), Don Jarrell (Tinman), and Tammy Chase (Glinda), pose for a picture in between conversing with members of the audience after the final performance of ' The Wiz ' . 128 Spring Musical Giving it his all, Dave Arispe (the Wiz) captures center stage for his K.V. performance. Using her time wisely, Kelly Kennedy does a touch up on her hair before putting on her munchkin costume. Drama Club Row 1 : Mrs. Krejsa, T. Shepard, D. Jarrell Row 2: P. Atkins, D. Arispe, J. Stepanek, J, Chase, K. Smith, A. Holloway, M. Kremke, J. Bewick, L Molehan, M. Thornton, J. Bauser, S. Yoder, D. Gluth Row 3: B, Kritz, M. Profrock, T. Rossmanith, J. Sculley, J. Bartus, K Greer, S. Kohlman, L. Trinoskey Row 4: M. Terborg, K. Kennedy, A. Hart, P. Hershman, S. McDowell, J. Han- cock, G. Smith, M. Haskins, B. Beal, M. Hart, J. Walsh, P. Kearney, C. Shadder, C. Greer Row 5: J. Bailey, B. Shud- der, P. Shipley, J. Pettet, J. Grube, T. Hunter Row 6; M. Shelhart, K. Sayers Spring Musical 129 Coring SADD Offers Haven for 335 On New Years To make the stu- dents aware of drug and alcohol prob- lems a new club was formed at KVHS. Sponsor, Mrs. Pat Price got the club un- derway and made it strong for the years to come. The organization consists of about 1 50 members with the leadership under the following officers: President, Amy Serhal; Vice-President, Tracey Gildersleeve; Se- cretary Treasurer, Rhonda Hart; and Public Relations Historian, John Price. First activity occured New Year ' s Eve was the Lock- In. Students bought tickets for $5.00 before the event. Everyone had to be checked in by 10:00 p.m. on December 31 . There was a wide variety of activi- ties to pursue throughout the night. Movies, basket- ball, and swimming were just a few choices one could make. Sleep was the last thing on everyone ' s mind, but sooner or later people crashed with their sleeping bags and teddy bears. TNT donated their services until the wee hours of the morning. Rowdy students consumed 900 liters of pop, 80 pizzas, 2 cases of nachos, and over 300 breakfast rolls. Students were released at 6:00 a.m. on January 1, 1 987. Twenty-five chaperones attended the lock-in to make sure every- thing went properly. Although they were the ones who cleaned up and had the least sleep, many had a wonderful time. Parents felt secure knowing their son or daughter was safe at the activity. Money left over from the lock-in was saved to help four stu- dents attend the Indi- Teen Institute cost about Because of the great success of the lock-in, I am planning to have another one next year even bigger and better. stated Price. Another event occured in February. Prisoners from the Medaryville Youth Camp came to talk to SADD and Interact members. Many told their stories which were all related to drugs and alcohol. Comments from the students made it clear that they weren ' t aware of the consequences from drug and alcohol abuse. Car- la Hittle commented, think the presentation was very inspiring and I hope that people learned from it. Students were also able to learn the implications of drugs and alcohol by oserving the posters that were displayed in the halls from April 27-May 1 . The poster contest which awar ded first prize to Shannon Kohl- man, Second prize to Ann Takacs, and third prize to Troy Pendergrass along with honorable mention to Kim Meppelink, Mark Warran, and Andrea Wireman, was established in an effort to further stimulate the minds of the student body prior to the annual prom activities. Finally to end the year on a cheerful note, an all school dance was put on by members of SADD. Students hopped and bopped to the sounds of Bon Jovi and 38 Special to unwind after completing an- other year of high school. SADD is a new and upcoming club, that offers more opportunities to learn how much fun life can be without the presence of drugs and alco- hol. Amy Serhal, President. ana which $700.00 Helping our Teens (HOT) is a new adult help group at Kankakee Freshmen Val Fase and John Ceglarek enjoy bringing in the new Valley. Meetings were held every month to plan activities to make the year together at the annual Lock-In sponsored by SADD. public aware of the problems with drugs and alcohol. 130 — _ - • ----- - — V — Row 1: J. Bewick, P. Schilling, T. Ailes, R. Bult, J. Belstro, D. Brodner, R. Peal, J. Hawkins, M. Maxey, B. Walther, J. Tirb, D. Brown, Sponsor Mrs. Price, A, Serhal, T. Schoonveld, R. Hart, J. Price, M. Perzee, j. Pettet, S. Cepko, D. Smith, S Davis ' C Molden, P. Atkins Row 2: A. Hart, M. Bachman, A. Fyda, M. Kozuch, C Jefferson, C Hittle, L. Dozier, A. Brown, D. Schlarp, T. Hunter, R. Murcek, C. Huber, C, Wiers! T. Ailes, B. Hamstra, M. Howard, P. Whited, L Street, K. Holmes, C. Frederick M Navaro, J. Bunning, K. Krupa, R. Valade, Row 3: M. Misch, J Hessling, B. Kritz ' , M Kremke, A. Holloway, J. Stepanek, K. Smith, T. Chase, M. Profrock, M. Botey, L. Fagen, C. Nagdeman, W. Hamstra, B. Byrom, P. Oresik, B.J Brockus, A. Hazlelt ' T Shephard, J. Byrom, A. Sutton, K. Kros, C. Goth, K. Williams, J. Henke Row 4 J Szekely, H. Reitman, R. Oresik, B. Beal, P. Gamble, L. Leach, D. Jones, N. Higgerson, S. Lewis, K. Gilleland, S. Myers, K. Misch, J Grube, S Musch, M Williams, B Wire- man, R. Bierma, T. Holwin, K. Krupa, C. Leach Row 5: P. Dettner, T. Schultz A McEwan, A. Nagel, B. Herbst, S. Kaluf, J. Moolenaar, J. Williamson, R, Jonkman, T. Post 1 , K. Meppelink, K. Walstra, J. Johnson, T Tilev, M. Buchanon, M, Rinker ' C. Stowers, C. Allen, D, Pardee, S. Kohlman, J. Jones, T. Shephard, Row 6: P. Hershm ' an, V. Zylstra, S. Bozell, B. Spencer, T . Frampton, M. Nannenga, J. Mortin, $ Edwards B Hastings, A. Kritz, P. Butler, P. Hurt, M. Liss, T. Whitaker, S. Fitzpatnck, j, Hunt.’lC Myers, M. Hoffman, A. Hollowoy, K. Elisha, K. Kennedy, J. Tanis, B Nonnenga Row 7: T. Cambe, D. Shultz, C. Yates, L. Dettner, J, Slager, J. Fase, S. Eenlgenburg, A VonderMolen, D. Bailey, S. Wireman, R. Hass, L. McCarty, C. Leach, S. Woudemo, B, Collins, J. Steiner. Row 8: T. Rossmanith, J. Wiggs, D. Myers, M Rhoades, C SI Cyr T. Galloway, S. Strong, M. Byrom, C. Johnston, M. Eeningenburg, R Rogyom. p ' Lund, T Burks, M. Mackiewicz, B. Reel, J. Harrison, N. Bailey. Row 9: J. Wireman K Jones, S. Layton, T . Lorenzen, L. Webster, N. Barger, M. Beato, K. Myers S Smith K Musch, C. Williams, P. Pettet, S. Hanford. Row 10: T. Pendergrass, B. Gearhea ' rt HOT and SADD joined to make the students aware of the pressures dealing with drug and alcohol abuse. Medaryville Youth Camp prisoners assisted in this project by telling their stories about drugs. Science Magic It ' s Alive: Science ' s Future After an initial sign up of 96 members the Sci- ence Club only has 30 active students who with their sponsor, Mr. Heid, put together an- other successful Sci- ence Fair. The February 26 event included the Elementary, middle and high schools. Approximately 80 entries were received from all age groups with subjects varying from strobe lights, generators, and plants to killing bacteria. Science Fair was made possible partly by the $200.00 that was raised by club members who sold Christmas cards, stationaries, candles and picture frames. At 5:00 the judging began. For over an hour the participants tried to decide who would receive the First place prize. Many students hoped their entry would catch the judges ' eyes. Juniors Lori Fagen and Lisa Webster received First Prize with their entry on ' Which mouthwash kills the most germs ' Some people were surprised to find out that Scope killed the most germs. Lisa and Lori didn ' t let the com- mercials fool them. They found out for themselves and won a prize for their research. They took a variety of samples from three students mouths and let the bacteria grow for a week. Then they tested each one with the three sample mouth- washes and then counted their results. Out of the three mouthwashes, Scope showed the least number of germs. After the judging took place, Science Club members put on a Chemistry Magic show to entertain the crowd while the judges computed the results of all the entries. Club sponsor, Mr. Heid has been instrumental in bringing new equipment to the Science lab. Through the use of computers and lasers, club members have been encouraged to experiment in the world of Sci- ence. When Lori and I entered the Science Fair, I didn ' t expect we ' d win. I guess that shows you what a lot of patience and research does when you work hard on something ,” stated Lisa Webster, The two happy smiles of juniors Lisa Webster and Lori Fagen reflect what they feel after receiving the news of winning 1st place at the annual Science Fair. Right: After the judging various members were seen trying to create some magic on their own. Senior Alta Williams was seen trying to create a special effect with static electricity. 132 Science Club JoEllen Grube is careful not to forget the basic rules of safety learned in the lab even if it is during the Magic show, Below: With his entry about generators behind him, Dave Hamil- ton patiently awaits the arrival of the judges. A Above: Row 1: Mr. Heid, N. Barger, D. Brown, J.Belstra, M. Mackiewicz Row 2: J. Grube, M. Beata, S. Smith, K. Myers, R. Hart, R. Jonkman, L. Street, S. Stowers, C. Allen, M. Thorton, T. Holwin, M. Smith, M. Misch, J. Hessling Row 3: A. Sefhal, S. Strain, J. Szekely, M. Terborg, K. Walstra, A. McEwan, A. Na gel, S. Kaluf, J. Williamson, J. Moolenaer, B. Herbot, A. Hart, Row 4: R. Hass, C. Musch, C. Leach, J. Wells, K. Mepplink, P. Hurt, C. Hittle, D. Schlarp, C. Huber, A. Brown, S. Banks, L. Fagen, S. Dobson Row 5: H. Brockus, J. Price, D. Myers ' , J. Wiggs, M. Debshaw, T. Pendergrass, T. Lorenzen, S. Latton, C. Nagdemen, Row 6: D. Urhammer, M. Rhodes, J. Hershman, J. Mathis, P. Butler, S. Barret, B. Hastings, M. Bucanhan, C. Jeffer- ies, K. Pettet, S. Wireman, Row 7: J. Bewick, T. Tilev, C. Walstra, M. Liss, K. Smith, S. Post, D. Phillips, A. Kritz, P. Butler, w! Winkler, Row 8: N. Lawyer, C. Johnston, B. Gerheart, R. Belstra, C. Widner, S. Kooistra, S. Hazlet, M. Kooistra, D. Norberg, J. VanSoest, Row 9: J. Swanson, S. Bliss, T. DeVries, J. Pettet, B. Spencer, T. Frampton, J. Bartus, K. Gross, Row 10: i. Walther, K. Haskins, D. Brodner, K. Whitaker, T. Ailes Science Club 133 Graphics Intellect Used For Computers; Home Games. On Monday after- noons, instead of driv- ing home with their ra- dios turned up to ear- ringing decibles, Computer Club mem- bers were found in the computer room working their skills. Computer Club wasn ' t just for intellectuals . It was designed for people who want to rise above the average person in our technologically advancing world. Brainwork was required to play survival, adven- ture, and fantasy games on the computer. Computer Club sponsored a Heart to Heart dance on February 27. The entire school was encour- aged to fill out a questionaire which asked questions about hobbies and persona. Fun was the name of the game as dancers jived to the beat with one of their ten perfect persons selected by the com- puter. Computer Club was led by President: Mat Kremke, Vice President: Myles Greer. Simulations 33 member club, sponsored by Mr. Ladd, combined with the Computer Club in playing typical home games. A Game-a-thon was held during Christmas break. Simulations members spent a weekend at President, Pat Kremke ' s house for two days and nights full of game-playing strategy. The winner of the Game-a- thon was Ken Greer. Looking over possible subjects for discussion, Simulations Computer president Mat Kremke chooses a topic which will inspire the clubs. A computer is an expensive toy that is used for more than just games. Mat Kremke — Computer Simulations Presi- dent on programs that tested Debshaw, and Secretary: Ken Simulations sponsor, Mr. Ladd, dons a Santa Claus hat, a red blazer, and a painted white beard to celebrate the holiday season. McDonalds, Escort GT ' s, computers, and cameras grab the atten- tion of senior Myles Debshaw, who uses the computer to record copy and play simulations games. 134 COMPUTER SIMULATIONS For Scott McAtee, the computer is an exciting as the final basket in the NCAA tournament which featured a two point shot in the last four seconds of Indiana ' s victory over Syra- cuse. Computer Club Row 1: T. Rude, B. Snowden, B. Morin, P Shipley, Row 2: K. DeYoung, R. Belstra, J. Steiner, J. Grube, T. Rossmanith, P. Hershman, Mr. McAtee, Row 3; D. Brown, M. Debshaw, K. Greer, M. Kremke, Row 4: J. Tirb, D. Brodner, B. Walther, R. Murcek, K. Smith, C. Widner Simulations Club Row I : Mrs. Ladd, M. Kremke, M. Deb shaw, C. Huber, A. Brown, Row 2: D. Gluth, J. Harvey, T Postma, K. Meppelink, S. McAtee, N. Peters, Row 3; M Thornton, J. Bartus, K. Greer, S. McAtee, D. Schlarp, R Murcek, T. Hunter Row 4: K. Sayers, B. Kline, R. Kupianen, R Peal, M. Shelhart, K. Purdy, S. Smith, E. Myers, Row 5; T Shepard, J. Woolever, J. Martin, J. Pettet, M. Maxey, J Hawkins, D. Brown, B. Walther, J. Tirb, D. Brodner, T. Rude COMPUTER SIMULATIONS 1 35 Spreading Cheer Sunshine Members ' Efforts Benefit Community Change was the word that best described the Sunshine Society. Dur- ing the summer four of the six officers attend- ed a summer camp in Brookston, Indiana, where directors taught the girls how to improve their club and have fun at the same time. One idea which was generated by the conference was the Sunshine circles. Officers organized the 170 members into groups of 25 and 30 girls. Points were kept for every activity attended by each member. Another change was the restriction put upon the Christmas dance. Each attending member must have completed a minimum of eight points in order to attend the event. A new idea was brought up in October. Instead of having a Halloween party for the girls, the society decid- ed to open it up to the public. Children ages three to nine went to the cafeteria for candy, fun, and games. Senior Diane Tillema commented, My little brother seemed to enjoy himself. He was playing games and eating lots of candy. After the trick-or-treaters left, the Sunshiners enjoyed games and food. Costume judging ended the evening. Sunshine Society ' s fund raiser was held the second week in November. Along with cheese and sausage, many new items were added to the brochure. The soci- ety accomplished $3,610.00 in sales which went to the dance. Daddy Date Night was changed. Officers decided to have a meal in place of just desserts. All the dads were happy to have a dinner, which filled their hearty appe- tites. Entertainment was provided by Mrs. Doris Myers, who ended the evening by analyzing the handwriting of the various members and their fathers. Many similarities were realized in the per- sonalities of the teams. March brought about the annual Mother Daughter Salad Bar. Color analysis was provided by Lisa Caldanaro for enter- tainment. Another major activity was held on April 23. The even- ing was decorated in spring colors to achieve a cheerful atmosphere. Initiation of officers for the 1 987-88 school year was conducted. Sunshine members met their Ideal Ladies and exchanged gifts. Sunshine Society has dues of $4.00 for old members and $5.00 for new. Their motto is Others which repre- sents how the club pulls together to meet new people and help others. Kristi Slaby was joined by Kathy Eckert as the club sponsors. President, Dee Bailey; Vice-Presi- dent, Tracy Ailes; Secretary, Jodi Nemeth; Treasurer, Jennifer Perry; and Historians, Angel Holloway and Tra- cee Shephard. Sunshiners transformed the cafeteria into a Christ- mas atmosphere the morning of the dance. Dough- nuts and juice were served to girls who put in a hard mornings work. Sunshine is a great way to meet new people and have fun at the same time. Dee Bailey, President source Freshmen Stacy Howard and Tracy Davis double check their Sunshine cheese and sausage orders before starting their deliveries. 1 36 Sunshine Seniors Toma Parker and Kelly Jones try on dresses at Bendas Bridal Shop for the fashion show at the Ideal Lady Tea. Sophomore Jenny Wall and her father enjoy each others com- pany while waiting for the results of their handwriting analysis at Daddy Date Night. Row 1 : J. Henke, L. Henrichs, A. Nannenga, T. Parker, K. Jones, T. Parker, T. Hunter, J. T. Ailes, A. Holloway, J. Nemeth, J. Perry, D. Bailey, T. Shephard, S. Nowak, Hessling. M. Misch. Row 2: V. Ptacek. T. Howlin, P. Atkins, K. Gilleland, B. Geor heart S. Strong, C. Johnston, J. Fase, A. Takacs, M. Smith, S. Eeningenburg, A. VenderMo- len, M. Beata, A. Serhal, J. Slager. Row 3: K. Walstra, S. Dobson, J. Szekely L Fagen M. Terborg, A. Nagel, A. McEwan, S. Kaluf, J. Williamson, J. Moolenaar, B Herbst’ B J. Brockus, M. Byron, L. Freiling, C. Huber. Row 4: S. Schoonveld, L. Stumpe, R Jonkmon, K. Kennedy, H. Reitmon, J. Tonis, B. Nannenga, J. Kooistro S Strain V Hoffman, A. Hazlett, P. Gomble, T, Chase, P. Hurt, D. Schlarp. Raw 5: K. Meyers ' , T, Whitaker, J. Hunt, T. Gildersleeve, L. Webster, P Falbo, M. Nannenga, M Sipkema, M. Bacbman, A. Hart, C. Hittle, S. Banks, A. Brown, M. Thornton. Row 6; R, Hgrt, K, Myers, S Smith, S Myers, K Misch, R. Rogyom, M. Eeningenburg, J. Byrom, L. Dettner, C. Morrison, C. Goth, C. Stowers, J. Bartus, P. Whited. Row 7: C. Wiers, C. Leach, D. Tillema, S. Kohlman, C. Spriggs, A. Drangmeister, M. Profrock, M. Lowry, D. Schultz, C. Yates, K. Musch, S. Davis, M. Howard, Row 8: L. Molchan, B.J. Wireman, M. Lucas, T Pawlik, T. Postma, K. Meppelink, K. Walleske, M. Williams S Yoder, J. Bouser, L. Street, K. Holmes. Sunshine 1 37 Something New Yearbook Staff tries something new for ' 86- ' 87. The ladder stared us in the face, the 50 page pamphlet weighed one- hundred pounds and Mrs. Crosby never stopped talking that first day of yearbook. I never thought that the twelve students sitting around me could do it, but then again I ' ve been wrong before, stated Laura Molchan as she ambled from class August 24. In the next 30 days the last hour of school was a total nightmare as Mrs. Crosby threw term after term at the staff and expected them to not only know but apply them within the allotted time. There was no where to hide. Four thousand dollars in ad sales did not satisfy business manager Alta Wil- liams as she encouraged the staff to get out there and sell 3,000 candy bars and yearbooks as well. Last year ' s books finally arrived and staff lunches for the next week were nonexistent. Yet, everywhere there was an activ- ity, there seemed to be a yearbook staffer striving to record the event for posterity. Senior picture sittings ended in October. Lovasko Studios set up on September 5 and shot about 700 students in less than six hours. On October 9 the club pictures were the rage as students, fought for the right to be in a club picture. As Christmas approached Editor Julie Hessling re- minded us that we were a staff — a family and that we should strive to help one another in reaching our goal — 192 pages of greatness. This theme haunted our staff as Julie applied her summer journalism camp experience and her Franklin College seminar information to work on the staff. Being young allowed Julie to throw away fear and allow the Sports Staff to redesign the athletic section, the academic boys to recapture the wonder of comput- ers in academics and to throw away the guidelines as Clubs chose a shadowed background in their work. Time after time the staff heard, The object of this class is to function as a fam- ily. We are a machine that must work togeth- er in order to produce. In January, four snow days scared the staff as the finished deadline lay behind the drifts at school instead of at the post office. The next weeks were harsh. February 1 stared Julie, Mary Ellen Beata, Lori Fagen, Jennifer Perry, and Laura Molchan in the face. That color section must be done or bad things will happen! exclaimed Mrs. Crosby. The master had spoken. Everyone was on her toes for the next six weeks. The deadlines came one right after the other. With only four weeks of school remaining, a 68 page and two 16 page deadlines stared at us from the calendar which was quickly becoming a yellow maze. Without that daily reminder of Father Time, Mrs. Crosby says she ' d go crazy. Sometimes, we thought she already was when she madly dashed a headline or caption which could hardly be read and said, See how easy it is. Easy — no. As the last week approached sweat poured from our faces from the early summer weather. Entering room 219 was hazardous. There was a mad dash to index all the pages and to complete the layouts we decided to do at the end of the year. The yearbook staff was count- ing days, hours, minutes, and seconds. I ' m never going to get this Pathfinders layout done, griped Janet Bewick. We didn ' t think we ' d ever get our layouts com- pleted, but when May 28 rolled around, we were the happiest; most self-satisfied bunch you had ever seen! Mass Media does not end at the end of the school year, five pages remained empty for Graduation and Senior Honors Night. Julie, Lori, Mary Ellen, and Tracee had to depart from their lounge chairs to complete the final deadline on June 8. Then, our 192 pages of excel- lence was completed. The best thing about the ' 86- ' 87 Kougar Pride is the creativity brought on by the staff. I want- ed to modernize ' ' the yearbook not only as a staff accomplishment, but for the students that make up K.V. — Julie Hessling Oh chil out Mrs. Crosby, state ulcer builders Janet Bewick, Kelly Smith, Mat Kremke, Myles Debshaw, Alta Williams, Julie Hessling and Tracee Shepherd. Academic Editor Mat Kremke thinks of original captions for the Histo- ry layout. 138 YEARBOOK Highest Journalism honors are bestowed upon senior Quill and Scroll president Alta Williams at the annual Quill and Scroll banquet. Picture selection is the beginning of every spread in the Yearbook. Junior Lori Fagen and Senior Mary Ellen Beata discuss identity, balance and density in relationship to choosing photos for the Prom layout. Although candy sales are slow, the perky athletics represen- tatives Kelly Myers and Rhonda Hart delve into action at the end of a season. Drawing rough layouts and searching for pictures with the best expression tor the Club section becomes a hectic job for juniors Janet Bewick and Laura Molchon. At least three staff photos were taken. Known to be outra- geous, staffers took pictures on the bus with a fire axe, in a circle on the floor, in the Kave, on the stairs and even in a hole in the courtyard. Yearbook Staff: Nicole Scubelek, Tra- cee Shepard, Lori Fagen, Julie Hessling Row 2: Alta Williams, Janet Bewick; Rhonda Hart, Jennifer Perry, Mary Owens Row 3: Mat Kremke, Mary Ellen Beata, Myles Debshaw, Kelly Myers, Kelly Smith (Not pictured, Laura Molchan) YEARBOOK 139 Dedication Dedication is in the athletes; writers of K. V. Athletes spend months to put them- selves in top physical condition for their season. Journalist ' s hearts may not be pumping rapidly, but their minds are at work constantly to find just the right word or phrase to flow with their writing style. Only special athletes and journalists receive notori- ety in Varsity Club and Quill and Scroll. For the honor to be in Varsity Club, an athlete must participate in at least thirty-nine percent of the games, earn a letter, or score in Sectional competition. Journalists are cho- sen by sponsor Mrs. Crosby. To qualify for Quill and Scroll, a journalist must be in the top third of his class and do an outstanding job in journalism. Former Quill and Scroll members discuss each eligible student with Mrs. Crosby before making a final decision. Varsity Club is led by Mr. Watts and officers: Presi- dent Brent Jeffries, Vice President Jeff Swanson, Sec- retary Sean Kostelnik, and Treasurer Kelly Myers. Senior Varsity Club members challenged eight faculty members to a game of basket- ball. The seniors won when Brent Jeffries made a shot at the last two seconds of the game, making the score 92-90. Four members that made up Quill and Scroll were Julie Hessling (Editor of Kougar Pride), Alta Williams (Management of the Kougar Pride), Tracy Gilders- leeve (Sports Editor of The Spirit ), and Rhonda Hart (Sports Editor for the Kougar Pride). A banquet was held on April 24 to induct new Quill and Scroll mem- bers. The banquet took place at Bridge Vu Theatre. Members of The Spirit , Mirage and Yearbook staffs were invited to attend. Candy was sold to attain money for their dinner and viewing of Showboat . In addition to Newspaper and Yearbook, members of Mirage, the award-winning literary magazine were honored. The magazine under the direction of Miss Jenkins consisted of 49 pages of creative writing. Miss Jenkins selected 6 students for the honor. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and being in the top third of the class to even be considered for Quill and Scroll. Only the best are initiated after being voted on by the members of Quill and Scroll. — Alta Williams 140 Varsity Quill and Scroll Quill and Scroll inductee Tracee Shephard lights the candle of Initiative at the Spring banquet honoring K.V. ' s leading journalists. Senior Alta Williams, Master of Ceremonies, awaits the pledge. Pumping iron is a must for Kenny Haskins who used his energy in wrestling competition. Quill and Scroll top to bottom: Rhonda Hart, Alta Williams, Tracey Gildersleeve, Julie Hessling. Varsity Club Row 1 : Mr. Watts, B. Jeffries, S. Kostelnik, K. Myers Row 2: K. Jones, J. Van Soest, T. Parker, M. Liss, A. Brown, C. Jeffries, N. Barger, C. Walstra Row 3: T. Parker, J. Myers, L. Webster, M. Debshaw, T. Hunter, R. Murcek, A. Serhal, T. Ailes Row 4: M. Mackiewicz, S. Nemcek, D. Brown, C. Wiers, M. Toppen, W. Hamstra, S. Bliss Row 5: D. Kam- minga, D. Rossa, S. McAtee, D. Brodner, B. Byrom, T. Loren- zen Row 6: K. Whitaker, D. Rossa, T. Howard, D Horvath, S Smith, K DeYoung, S. Dobson, R. Belstro Varsity Quill And Scroll 141 Tri-Captain Amy Serhal takes to the bench during a large K.V. lead over Hebron. It takes a little courage and a little self-control and some grim determination if you want to reach a goal. It takes a deal of striving and a firm and stern-set chin — no matter what the battle if you ' re really out to win. There ' s no easy path to glory; there ' s no rosy road to fame; life, however we may view it, is no simple little game. But its prizes call for fighting, for endurance and for grit, for a rugged disposition and a don ' t know when to quit. You must take a blow and give one, you must risk and you must lose, and expect that in the struggle you will suffer from a bruise. But you mustn ' t wince or falter, if a task you once begin, be a Kougar and face the battle . . . That ' s the only way to win. T o raise money for the Kougar athletes, the Athle- tic Boosters sponsor a raffle. John Walstra and Calvin Deyoung try to encourage buyers. L jf 1 42 Sports i ' i Rounding third base, senior Jon Myers heads for home plate. Bound by the iron locks, Nemcek ' s shoe decides to take a day off of basketball. During state competition senior John Van Soest struggles to overcome his injury as he places forty- eighth. In preparation for competition the Kougar grapplers demonstrate moves to their teammates Sports 1 43 Kougar Cheerleaders Urge School Spirit Cheerleaders are athletes. Al- though, many fans and other athletes do not believe those two relate, be- cause they are not out there competing, run- ning, or sweating, they do work. For competi- tive athletes the prac- tices began in August, but for the cheerleaders they started in July when they went to sum- mer camp. Cheerleaders took time away from their vacation to practice for and compete at camp. At camp they lived like a family. They spent four days and three nights together at V.U. At camp they set goals for the squad. Their goals were to move like clones, move alike, sound alike, look alike, and most important- ly smile. At camp the varsity re- ceived two seconds, two thirds, and the spirit award. Out of 200 cheerleaders a second place in- dividual spirit award was given to captain Tracey Hunter for the third consecutive year. For Tracey Hunter camp was a lot of fun. She stated, Imag- ine yourself jumping and yelling for four days straight. It may not sound like fun, but it is a blast meeting all the people from dif- ferent teams. After camp the girls began practice in August. They tried to get their cheers in unison. Al- though the cheerleaders do the same cheers for two seasons there was always more to be added and more to be learned. The hardest part of the season came when they began to learn their dance. The 1986-87 per- formance was done to Conga . For this they prac- ticed two hours a day, three days a week. The object of their dance was to find something that was interesting and eye- catching for a two and a half minute performance. During this time many of the true blue qualities it takes to be During a football pep session, varsity cheerleader Tracey Hunter hits Coach Watts with a whip cream pie to get the students and players fired up for the sectional game against Knox. a cheerleader were demonstrat- ed. Throughout the year cheer- leaders were required to donate numerous hours, not only on the floor, but behind the scenes doing exercises and stretches which prepared them for their maneuvers. They also had to create spirit boosters for the teams, such as, posters, brown- ies, locker decorations, and pep sessions. Cheerleaders had to be happy, friendly, and always smiling because through the years the authentic cheerleader has been recognized as exactly that. After just one event, the cheerleaders were aware that cheering was more than just a short skirt on a cute girl. In her first year as high school cheerleading coach. Miss Marcy Figel proved to be an outgoing coach. Those were her girls out there cheering and she taught them a lot of what they knew. She did not just sit back and watch. After serving as a cheerleader during her high school years, Coach Figel is giv- en a mascot from “her girls. CHEERLEADING CHEERLEADING CHEERLEADING 1 44 Cheerleaders lolW J.V. Row 1 : P. Gamble, Row 2: M. Williams, K Huff, A. Hazlett, A. Hale, M. McElfresh. Freshmen Row I : J. Bozeman, S. Nan- nenga, K. Kruegar. Row 2: S. Pavloff, A. Fagen, D. Yankey. Row 3: J. Beckman. Varsity Row 1 : C. Hittle, T. Whitaker Row 2: K. Jones, S. Cepko, T. Hunter Row 3: T. Parker. Icl h Taking their cheerieading stance, the Varsity cheerleaders; T oni Whitaker Kelly Mon Cheris and a musical figurine complete the Christmas wishes of Jones, Carla Hittle, and Tracey Hunter portray pride-filled smiles, cheerleader Kelly Jones. Kelly was the only senior on the varsity squad. CHEERLEADING CHEERLEADING CHEERLEADING Cheerleaders 1 45 LADY SPIKERS VOLLEY UPS; DOWNS r- WELCOME Back in Black was the motto for the 1986 Lady Kou- gar Spikers. The 1 986 volleyball season was the beginning of a new learning experience as the Kougars were given a new coach, Kathy Mckib- ben. They began their season on August 13 with practice twice a day. Although there were many ups and downs, it proved to be the most successful season in the last ten years with a re- cord of 16-8. After five games the record stood at 4-1, then two starting seniors were suspended by the Commission- er of the IHSAA. Kelly Myers and Amy Serhal earned the four game suspension when they played in a volleyball tourney for their employer. To Kelly Myers the suspension left an in- dentation in her senior volley- ball career. She was quoted as saying, Being one of the cap- tains, I felt I was letting the team down. However, at this point the team unity became stron- ger. I feel we all learned a lesson from this experience. After this occurance the team was 5-4, and they began learning the true benefit of hav- ing each other there to fill a spot or lend an ear. The return of Amy and Kelly to the court sparked the team. They felt they had a lot to prove to the competition. One of those schools was North Newton who they had been defeated by ear- lier in the season and who they would face at the North Newton tourney. Kougar spikers came back in black to defeat the Spartans in three games. After conquering the Spartans, the next quest was the sectionals. Kougars went into the section- als as the underdogs, surprising the Bombers, who they defeat- ed earlier in the season in two games. They were later con- quered by the South Newton Rebels in an upsetting cham- pionship match. According to Coach McKib- ben, Success breeds success, I probably had more fun coach- ing this year even with all the different challenges we faced as a team. The Varsity team was led by three seniors and one sophomore. Young, but aggres- sive, Sandy Nemcek took the defensive trophy as she led in digs and serve reception. The best server and setter awards were given to tri-captain Nicki Barger. Kelly Myers led the team with most kills and re- ceived the best offensive player trophy. For the third year in a row Amy Serhal was given the mental attitude trophy. The 1986 Varsity team broke ten team records and six individual records. Change was also evi- dent in the Junior Varsity squad which had to learn the routines of new Coach Gina Rhoda. Vic- tories over Valpo and Crown Point were two of the outstand- ing games of the 16-5 season. The young Kougars were led by sophomores Denise Rossa and Darla Walstra and freshman Gina Walther. Denise was an all- around hustler as she led the team defensively, serving, and setting. Darla led the team in dig percentage, serve reception, and placed second in serving. The best offensive player award was given to Gina as she led the team with most kills and most blocks. Dianna Terborg re- ceived the most improved tro- phy. Sophomore spiker Sandy Nemcek anticipates cen- tering the ball in the open opponents court. t NU ' jp • • « — ♦ ♦ ' — r — T “ OKlHl L i — f — • • • • • :-i -4—4- Strategy begins at the Junior Varsity level as freshman Stacy Kaper dinks the ball over a Valpo blocker. Freshman Volleyball North Newton 9-15, 15-4, 9-15 W Valpo 14-16, 15-13, 15-1 L Portage 15-9, 15-10 L Lowell 15-1, 15-13 L Valpo 15-12, 11-15, 13-15 W Rensselaer 15-7, 11-15, 15-1 L Lowell 15-12, 13-15, 15-16 L North Newton 16-14, 13-15, 15-6L Renssalaer 15-13, 15-9 L Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball 146 Volleyball breshmon: Row 1: T. Davis, L. Bail«y, S. Howard Row 2 A Risner, M Brown. Row 3: L. Burks, D. Terborg, C. Heironimus. Varsity: J. Wiggs, R Hart, D. Rosso, K. Andre . S. Nemcek Row 2: Coach McKibben, C Wiers, A Ser- hal, K. Myers, N. Barger, S. Dobson While preparing for their opponent, Cami Wiers at- tempts to spike the Kou- gar ball between team- mate Rhonda Hart ' s hungry hands. While waiting for the victorious Junior Varsity to clear the court, these Varsit ' players show off their newlypurchased uniforms which reflect their Back it Black motto. J.V. Row I D. Clark, C. Hendrichs, B Myers, S Knper Row 2 A Tillema, J Wiggs, D. Walstra. Row 3: G. Walther, T. Wiers. Row 4 D. Rosso, S Meppelink, Varsity Volleyball Morgan Twp. 15-8, 13-15, 15-8 W Wheeler 15-1. 15-8 W Tri County 11 15, 15-7, 15-4 W Hebron 7-15, 9-15 L Lake Station 1 5-6, 1 5-7 W South Central 15-12, 15-7 W North Newton 1-15, 4-15 L Valpo 9-15, 10-15 L West Central 7-15, 7-15 L Crown Point 13-15, 1 5-9, 1 0- 1 5 L Portage 1 5-3, 1 5- 1 1 W South Newton 10-15, 1 3- 1 5 L Knox 1W, 15-1 W Benton Central 12-15, 15-10, 1 5-7 W Hanover Central forfeit W North Newton 9-15, 1 5-4, 1 5-9 W Hammond Clark 7-15, 8-15 L Lowell 15-12, 13-15, 16-14 W Rensselaer 15-8, 6-15, 15-6 W River Forest 15-1, 11-15, 15-8 W North Judson 15-7, 15-5 W Kouts 15-2, 15-8 W Rensselaer 15-11, 15-11 W South Newton 7-15, 1 4 1 6 L J.V. Volleyball Morgan Twp. 15-8, 15-3 L Wheeler 4-15, 12-15 W Tri County 3-15, 15-8, 7-15 W Hebron 1 7- 1 5, 2- 1 5. 8 1 5 W Lake Station 7-15, 4-15 W South Central 12-15, 19-17, 15-4L North Newton 15-6, 15 12 L Volpo 15-10, 5-15, 7-15 W West Central 4-15, 15-7, 15-10 L Crown Point 1 5- 1 1 . 8 1 5, 4 1 5 W Portage 10-15, 5-15 W Knox 2-15, 0-15 W South Newton 15-7, 9-15, 8-15 W Benton Central 6-15, 1 1-15 W Hanover Central Forfeit W Hammond Clark 15-11, 15-4 L Lowell 15-12, 13-15, 9-15 W Rensseloer 13-15, 15-4, 10-15 W River Forest 2-15, 6-15 W North Judson 8- 1 5, 6- 1 5 W Kouts 5-15, 7-15 W Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball 147 ' 86 Kougar Gridder Individuals Set Pace Change is not always best. According to Coach Watts, the 86 gridder team should have been the best in the conference. How- ever, attitude, illness, in- jury and a lack of stu- dent support prompted the first losing season in a few years. When the season tally ends up on the negative, the scouts stop coming, the fans stop coming, and the team stops caring. Then, a star pops through and the whole process can be reversed in one play. In 1985 a 315 lbs. guard for the Chicago Bears fell on a ball in the end zone and became an overnight success. For Sopho- more quarterback Craig Nagde- man, the glitter may not have been golden, but his record breaking North Judson game kept his name on coach ' s lips for weeks to come. Outstanding performances were also shown by senior tri- captains, Brett Huber, Ron Klauer, and Jeff Swanson. Sen- ior running back Brett Huber grabbed the attention of many fans by his hard work! and deter- minafion. At midseason Brett averaged 5.2 yards per carry. Senior Ron Klauer broke the PAT record and led the Kougar team in defensive tackling. Ac- cording to Coach Watts, Ron was a team leader, who contrib- uted both offensively and de- fensively. Following right behind Ron in tackles was Senior offen- sive and defensive tackle Jeff Swanson. Swanson was a tough guy” which he proved along the line to fellow senior friends who would chant Swany from the stands. Ran- dy Denton, another attention grabber, was a Junior wide re- ceiver. Before being injured he had six catches for 93 yards. Denton was allowed to return for sectional competition. Another outstanding perfor- mance was also shown by Sen- ior receiver Dave Garland who was at the other end of Nagde- man ' s passes. Until he was in- jured Dave was K.V. ' s leading receiver. His injury came during the Griffith game when he was attempting to catch a slightly overthrown ball. After stretch- ing for the extra yard, he was pulled down by a Griffith Pan- ther and landed on his right arm. Dave spent the next three months in a cast. After suffering from a concussion Senior Todd Ailes left the playing field during the last game of sectionals. Todd wasn ' t really noticed until he was missed when he was no longer available to catch a pass or hold the ball for kicker Ron Klauer when he atfempted a field goal or an exfra point kick. Finishing the season with a re- cord of 5-6 the Kougars made improvements from beginning to end. Eleven men from the Kougar team played at one time on the field. Although they weren ' t all William Perry ' s, each contributed his own to the team. While the other gridder ' s played, there was a whole side- line of Kougar teammates cheering and advising them. At practice they hit each other hard. You have to practice hard to play hard. ' ' stated Coach Watts who said he en- joyed coaching his team be- cause he loves football and working with young people. As the year progressed the talented team was headed by tri-captains Brett Huber, Ron Klauer, and Jeff Swanson. At the start of fhe season, the play- ers voted on who they wanted to lead the team. These cap- tains worked as the middle- men between the coa ches and the players who supported their actions. The coaches of this years team were Mark Watts, head coach; Jim Lauritis, defen- sive coordinator; Frank Ginzer, who worked with quarterbacks, receivers and linebackers and Shaun McDowell, who worked on the specialty teams. At the awards banquet tro- phies were presented to five of the Varsity players. Brett Huber received the Most Valuable Of- fensive Player and Andy Harper received fhe Most Valuable Player. Ron Klauer received the Most Tackles trophy and Brian Exton received Most Im- proved. The Kougar Pride Award, which is given to the player who was voted by his teammates to have the best at- titude towards the game, was received by Todd Ailes. The Junior Varsity team car- ried out the tradition of Kougar Pride by finishing out their sea- son with a 4-3 record. The team traveled to other schools five out of the seven games they played. At the Fall awards ban- quet Jeff Marfin received the Most Valuable Offensive Player and Chad Helton received the- Most Valuable Defensive posi- tion. The freshman football team finished their season 2-5-1. Awards were given to the fol- lowing players in the respective categories; Rod Howard, Best Defensive Back; Bob Smith, Best Defensive Lineman; Joel Yoder, Best Offensive Lineman; and Shane Solomy, Best Offensive Back. Freshman Football North Judson 21-7 L Lake Station 8-14 W North Newton 6-8 W Crown Point 21-0 L Rensselaer 20-20 Tie North Newton 12-7 L Sunnyside 14-0 L Rensselaer 12-6 L FOOTBALL FOOTBALL FOOTBALL 1 48 Football Freshman: Row 1 : P. Norwine, J. Brown, S. Cherry, R. Howard, C. Jeffries, D. Schultz, J. Yoder, M. Stowers. Row 2: B. McDan- iels, C. Allen, J. Mclntire, T. Schoonveld, D. Odle, B. Recker, K Pettet, B. Davis. Row 3: Coach Winkler, D. Krapf, B. Smith, J. Gluth, D. Beukema, C. Wiggs, B. Hock, D. Mesman, Coach DeHaven, (resigned) Not pictured Coach Orsbum. After suffering from a knee injury, junior Randy Denton is escorted off the field by Coach Ginzer and Athletic Trainer Kathy McKibben. Duranleau, M. Hurst, D. VanVuren, D. Kam- minga, R. Bierma, M. Phillips, C. Robinson, M. Mackiewicz, A. Harper, R. Denton. Row 2: J. Woolever, D. Garland, C. Nagdeman, N. Hem- phill, M. Rhoades, D. Myers, J. Kelley, J. Robin- son, J. Pettet, R. Hemphill, T. Bales, M. Maxi, C. Shaffer, R. Atkins, R. Peal, R. Klauer, J Martin. Row 3: Manager H. Brockus, D. Kamminga, J. Wayne, B. Risner, P. Kingma, W. Hartman, D. Hendrichs, W. Silverthorne, J. Price, M. Toppen, C. Helton, J. Hershman, D. Irvine, B. Exton, R. Arnold, K. Whitaker, T. Rossmanith (Manager) Row 4: Coach Lauritis, Coach Ginzer, T. Burks, P. Peterson, D. Urhammer, R. Evers, J. Swanson, B. Jeffries, T. Ailes, B. Huber, C. St. Cyr, B. Stanton, T. Howard, D. Stevenson, Coach McDowell, Being out with injuries and illness is the key factor to why seniors Rob Arnold and Mike Mackiewicz are watching their Kougar teammates from the side- lines. Offensive line takes position on the Knox Redskins in sectional competition as sophomore Craig Nagdeman calls out for the hike from senior center Ron Klauer. IN THE ENDZONE We had a disappointing season but near the end we began pulling together as a team. Also, the teams enthusiasm increased as we progressed into our fi- nal games — Ron FOOTBALL FOOTBALL FOOTBALL Football 1 49 As the Griffith Panthers take down sophomore Craig Nagdeman senior Todd Ailes, watches with fear for the young quarterbacks newly recovered knee. Kougar Pride is the name of the game as portrayed by senior Dave Garland after sacrificing his right arm for his team. During the daylight portion of the Homecoming game, the Kougars take down a Bomber after junior Dale Irvine ' s punt. Coming from the huddle, the Kougar defense thinks of the strategy that captain Ron Klauer has been instructed to give his fellow teammates. With his leg extended high in the air, senior Ron Klauer completes his PAT at- tempt as senior holder Todd Ailes watches the ball soar through the goal. Opponent Varsity Opp. KV Hammond Gavit 19 0 River Forest 20 27 North Newton 34 13 Renssalaer 7 0 North Judson 7 6 West Nobel 7 29 Lake Station 7 14 Griffith 17 13 Knox 0 28 Benton Central 0 27 Hammond Gavit 9 7 Opponent Junior Varsity Opp. KV Rensselaer 0 7 Lowell 9 0 North Newton 0 14 Benton Central 0 14 Twin Lakes 8 0 Crown Point 28 0 River Forest 0 28 FOOTBALL FOOTBALL FOOTBALL 1 50 Football Cross Country may seem like an individual sport when really it is a team effort shown here as the girls await the start of the meet. Row I : C. Susnis, S. Systma, R. Mabie, L. Fagen, L. Ryska, C. Systma. Row 2: K. Say- ers (manager), G. Susnis, B. Riffe, B. Deb- shaw, M. Hoffman, D. Markland, T. Tilev. Row 3: Coach Prochno, S. Kostelnik, M. Ko- lanowski, K. DeYoung, M. Debshaw, J. VanSoest, D. Horvath, M. Liss, R. Belstra, Coach Groet. Trying to maintain the lead, freshman Celeste Susnis strives for that extra burst of energy from her petite, but powerful body. After completing four years of determi- nation, endurance, and dedication to Cross Country Kevin DeYoung listens to Coach Prochno ' s defense of the CC runners at a fall school board meeting. Cross Country North Newton WON Kouts WON Rensselaer WON North White WON Rensselaer WON New Prairie WON Lake Central Inv. TIE Highland Inv. (girls) WON North Newton Inv. WON Crown Point Inv. WON T ri-County WON Lafayette Jeff TIE NWHC WON Twin Lakes Inv. WON Sectional 2nd Sectional (girls) 3rd Regionals 4th Regionals (girls) 5th Semi State 5th Cross Country Cross Country Cross Country Crosscountry 151 Cross Country Battles Odds In 9-0 Year Here comes the runner, split the serenity of the crisp au- tumn morning as photogra- phers and timers jock- eyed for position along the 3.1 mile course at Lemon Lake. Over the rise and through the fi- nal muddy stretch the runners came as team- mates, parents, and coaches cried final final times and warnings about sprinting com- petitors. Muscles strained as runners gave it that final kick to work seconds off their time. Pre- cision was the key as arms and legs pummeled the sweating bo- dies into the victory shoot. Then silence as judges and fans wait- ed the last runner. There were no boos, no pom poms, and no marching bands as the individ- ual runners and team represen- tatives received their awards. In an hour it was all over, and the run downs had begun. Saturday mornings, sunshine, mud, warm up, run downs, kicks, times, dedication and determination were all part of the 9-0 Cross Country season. Throughout the season, they teamed up to improve from one meet to the next. By using their determination and dedication all of their hard work and sweat paid off for both the boys and the girls teams. Both teams placed fifth in semi-state with senior John Van Soest and freshman Celeste Susnis taking top honors. Advancing to state competition, John Van Soest suffered fallen arches and placed forty-eighth. Celeste placed second in her first effort of state-wide competition. Ac- cording to the POST TRIBUNE Celeste was capturing the hearts of all. Celeste also had many other outstanding perfor- mances throughout the season. She placed first in all the meets except when she was sick with the flu. Although the season was out- standing, it was not perfect. Like with all good things in life you have a few set-backs. One such problem was the many in- juries suffered by the team members. One injury occurred during Sectionals when senior Myles Debshaw who had just run one of his best times ever began having pains in his leg. These pains were the result of a stress fracture. Another such hindrance halted senior John Van Soest who after finishing first in Semi-state, went on to state suffering from fallen arch- es. Because of this injury, John placed forty-eighth out of the top runners in the state. For run- ner Myles Debshaw it could only be a dream to be running at state again this year. Consisting of many fine run- ners, the All Conference honors were given to John Van Soest, Steve Hoffman, Sean Kostelnik, and Mike Liss. For All Confer- ence Kankakee Valley also had three runners honorable men- tion, they were Myles Debshaw, Deiter Markland and Ron Bel- stra. At the fall Awards Banquet, John Van Soest received Most Valuable Runner and Team Captain. The Mental Attitude Award was given to Sean Kos- telnik and Rookie of the Year to another sophomore Deiter Markland. For the girls, Celeste Susnis was awarded with Most Valuable Runner and Team Captain was Lori Fagen. The Mental Attitude Award was re- ceived by Rhonda Mabie and Rookie of the Year was earned by Char Sytsma. Head Coach was Walt Prochno. SB koucar Pleased with the outcome of the race, Myles Deb- shaw shows a smile but lat- er found he had a stress fracture following the sec- tional meet. No pain, no gain runs through Senior John Van Soests ' head as he struggles with the Lafayette Jeff, runner for the second place during the last 200 yards of the race. CROSS COUNTRY CROSS COUNTRY CROSS COUNTRY 152 Cross Country Getting mentally prepared Senior John Van Soest crouches in thought before, the intense start of the race. Leaning into the turn Junior Mike Liss takes a corner and picks up ground while teammates Sean Kostelnik and John Van Soest follow close behind. Stopping to catch his breath, sophomore Todd Tilev reviews the race in his mind. Striving to be the best that he can be. Senior Ron Belstra between himself and the other runners. strides to widen the gap • STRIDE TO SUCCESS We got done what we had to get done and had fun doing it. — Lori Fagen 34 :ross country cross country cross country Cross Country 1 53 Despite Weak Bench, Wrestlers Prosper Lift up your head, Get his shoulders down, and hook his leg are just a few of the cheers heard trom the wres- tling fans as they watched a son, a relative, a boyfriend, or a friend work strenuously to pin an opponent. Kougar matmen trained vigorously for two and a half hours a day during the week and at- tained their peak each week- id during matches. The wrestling team finished its season with a record of 1 4-6. At the conference meet the Kougar grapplers placed fourth by one point. They finished con- ference with a 2-3 record. Coach Prochno said, We had to overcome a lot this year. There were kids who did not come out and we had a lot of kids who quit the program be- fore the season started. I told my team that if they did what I asked we would be successful. Many grapplers finished the season with outstanding individ- ual accomplishments. Confer- ence winners were Todd Tilev, Kevin De Young, Mike Rhoades, and Jeff Swanson. In the Merrillville Tournament, the Kougar matmen placed eighth. Three individuals received third places: Kevin De Young, Ron Klauer and Jeff Swanson. Seci- tonal champions were seniors Kevin De Young and Jeff Swan- son and sophomore Todd Tilev. Other regional qualifers were Mike Rhoades, Van Malia, Tim Howard and Ron Klauer. Kevin ended his high school wrestling career on a good note with a season record of 27-6. He advanced all the way to semi- state where he lost his first match in the 145 weight class. Jeff, a rookie, finished his sea- son 23-9. Jeff also advanced to semi-state in the heavyweight class where he won his first match but was defeated in his second match when he faced the eventual semi-state champ and state champ. 119 pound Todd finished with a 27-1 re- cord. Mike from the 1 55 pound weight class had a record of 24- 4. Van earned a record of 1 3-10 in the 177 pound class. Tim from the 167 pound weight class finished with a 1 8-9 record while 185 pound Ron, who fin- ished fourth in regionals, ended his season with a record of 22- 10 . Special awards were present- ed at the Winter Athletic Ban- quet to four of the Kougar grapplers. Fresman Rod How- ard received the Rookie of the Year trophy. Junior Mike Rhoades received the Most Im- proved trophy. The Most Valu- able wrestler was Kevin Deyoung. Co-captains which were picked by the team and Coach Prochno at the begin- ning of the season were Ron Klauer and Kevin DeYoung. Determination covers the face of sophomore Criag Robinson as he resists his opponents strife to turn him to his back. Wrestling Wrestling Wrestling 1 54 Wrestling Wrestling row I ; D. Fritz, B. Wilson, K. Soyers, B, Debshaw, B, Rift , C. Robinson, M. Kolonowskl Row 2 : B. Coe, M Mnney, L. Duran- leau, R. Sonity, T. Tilev, C. Jenness, D. Odl . R, Howard, J Galanis, R. Kupioinen. Row 3: Cooch Jenkins, S. Solorrtey, V. Mallo, M Rhoades, T. Howard, J. Swonson, K. DeYoung, K. Haskins, N. Hem- phill, Coach Prochno. Headbutting a Knox Redskin senior Jeff Swanson prepares for a takedown in the heavyweight cate- gory. Throwing his opponent to the mat, junior Mike Rhoades receives two points for a takedown. Wrestling North White 27-35 W Lake Station 32-30 L Rensselaer 28-46 W Laville 10-57 Lowell 42-33 L Griffith 31-42 W Gary West 30-45 W Gary Wirt 18-53 W Calumet 45-21 L Hammon Bishop 6-63 Munster 41-21 L Hammond Morton 32-36 W West Central 25-40 W Knox 3048 W River Forest 15-47 W North Judson 15-54 w South Newton 14-57 w North Newton 24-48 w Conference 4th Place Sectionals 3rd Place Waiting for the referee to blow the whistle Bryan Debshaw gives a look of intensity to his opponent. Above right: Pressing his opponent sideways senior Kevin DeYoung works for a pin. Above left: Contemplat- ing his next move fresh- man Rod Howard fights off his opponent. Reverse, Takdown, Pin “Overall we had a good season considering that so many wrestlers quit. In place of them we substituted underclassmen to fill the vacant spots. By the end of the season we were doing quite well. — Kevin DeYoung Wrestling Wrestling Wrestling Wrestling 1 55 87 Kougar Swimmers ' Struggles Contradict As the gun sounds, tank- ers kick off from the side of the pool. In its second year, the girls swim team chalked up three vic- tories and numerous individual awards. Six records were broken by individuals. Angie Brown broke the 200 Individ- ual Medley. Tonya Stepp , broke the 100 Breast Stroke : and Tonia Parker broke the 100 freestyle. Also, the 100 ‘ Butterfly record was broken by Kelly Walleske and the 200 Medley Relay was broken by Val Ptacek, Tonya Stepp and Donna Gluth also broke the div- ing record. Even with these achievements the Lady Kou- gars ' size and the lack of inter- est were major hindrances. The tankers finished with a record of 3-6. Their size aided their losses by keeping them from filling all the competition categories. When asked how she felt being a first year coach Mrs. Slaby stated, The position has prov- en to be very challenging for the team members and for myself. They have adapted to my ex- pectations and they have learned different methods of achieving goals. At the Fall Awards Banquet awards were given out to the in- dividual outstanding swimmers. Sophomore Donna Gluth re- ceived the Most Valuable Diver award. Captains Angie Brown and April Vandermolen re- ceived trophies for their tremen- dous leadership. Angie also re- ceived the award for the Most Valuable Swimmer and Jill Kooistra received the Most Im- proved trophy. Size and a lack of interest were minor problems for the boy swimmers, when they and Coach Lauritis came to the school to practice over Christ- mas break they saw that some- one had pulled a swift trick and drained the pool. Without water the Kougar strokers could not practice. Another problem for the boy swimmers was inexperi- ence. They only had one senior to fulfill the leadership role. Even with all these problems they still finished with a winning 8-6 re- cord. The Kougar strokers fin- ished fifth out of five teams at the Kankakee Valley Invita- tional. At the Winter Awards Banquet. Solo senior Rich Mur- chek received the Most Valu- able Swimmer award and the Most Points award. Junior Rob Bierma received the Most Im- proved award. Solo senior Rich Murchek checks the clock for his time after he completes his race. Swimming Swimming Swimming 1 56 Swimming Girls Varsity Row 1 : T. Parker, J. Harvey, D. Gluth, J. Wall, C. Wireman, K. Kennedy. Row 2: T. Pawlik, A. Vender Molen, J. Kooistra, J. Tanis, A Brown. Prior to a hard pre-sectional practice the Kougar swimmers listen to the directions of Coach Lauri tis. Boys Varsity Row I: M. Hilton, J. Steiner, R Biermo, M Munnicut, Row 2: Manager J. Harvey, P, Peterson, D. Nelson, J. Melntire, D Stevenson, B. Clark, Manager D Gluth. Row 3; Coach Lauritis, J. Groen, R Helronlmus, R. Murchek, R Evers, R Bierma, D Mesman Boys Varsity Lowell 83- 80 L Calumet 110- 62 L North Newton 63- 96 W Knox 72- 96 W North Judson 41-129 W Hammon Morton 115- 55 L South Newton 76- 95 w Gary Wirt 68-102 w Rensselaer 129- 96 L South Newton 56- 96 w Griffith 85- 80 L Hobart 89- 81 L Knox 67-102 W North Newton 63- 96 W K.V. Invitational fifth Girls Varsity Rensselaer 122-102-55 L Hobart 104- 61 L South Newton 89- 80 L North Newton 87- 82 L Calumet 55-108 W Lowell Invitational Griffith Lowell North Newton Hammon fifth place 89 80 L 91- 67 L 84- 86 W 80-86 W Exerting her strength and endurance junior Angie Brown competes in the butterfly heet of the meet. During a class, junior Rob Bierma does the freestyle as though he was compet- ing. DIVE FLIP Even though we faced a lot of difficulties I feel that it was oil worth while, because we became a closer and stronger team. — April SPLASH We had a lot of hard times, but we pulled together and next year we should have a lot of potential —Rich Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming 1 57 Height Robs Cagers of Victorious Season Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising everytime we fall. Oliver Goldsmith These words of wisdom would accurately describe the 1986-87 Varsity girls basketball team. Lacking in heighth and experience, the varsity team had a lot to overcome. Through some tough losses like the over- time loss to North Newton and replenishing victories like the River Forest conference game, errors were corrected by the girls and the coach. Coach Orsburn realized after an overtime loss to North New- ton that the different defenses and presses were not appropri- ate for his girls. He saw that his girls should stick with their 1 -2-2 press and the slant defense in order to obtain victory. Work and victory were synonymous as the team practiced two and a half hours every night except Wednesday on which they could only practice two hours. They came in every morning for freethrows, and practiced on Saturdays for three hours or more. They definitely worked. By the end of the season the girls had learned a lot, a lot about basketball and each oth- er. Finishing their chronicle 8-10 the girls may not have been the best team around, but they had learned something. At the win- ter awards banquet Coach Ors- burn presented his seniors with a plaque of appreciation for their four years of dedication in basketball. Senior Nicki Barger was presented with most p oints and best freethrow percentage. Senior Amy Serhal was awarded with the best defensive player and most rebounds. Junior point guard Cami Wiers was awarded with most assists. Cami Wiers took a look at the season by stating, It was chal- lenging and a lot of fun. The season was filled with lots of new experiences. For the Junior Varsity team the season was full of success. They finished the season with a record of 14-2 and the Lowell Tourney title which Kankakee Valley has held for four con- secutive years. This team con- sisted of three sophomores and six freshmen. Their two losses came at the hands of an excel- lent Benton Central team and an undefeated Boone Grove team. With a little push from junior Kelli Andree, All-State Blue Jay Debbie Bolen kicks the ball out-of-bounds. Basketball Basketball Basketball 158 Basketball , IADY • °4 :0UEA 5 Varsity row ] : Coach Zylstra, S. Nemcek, C. Wiers, N. Barger, K. Andree, R. Hart, Manager V. Zylstra! Row 2: Coach Orsburn, K. Myers, A. Serhal, R. Mabie, K. Walleske, S. Barnett, Coach McKibben. During a timeout. Coach Orsburn points to the clipboard so he can show his girls a new defensive maneuver. J.V. row 1 : c. Hendrix, S. Nannenga L. Ryska, B. Myers, D. Rossa, Row 2: Coach McKibben, D. Dankoff, D. Walstra, D. Terborg, K. Kros, A. Holloway, Coach Zylstra. Freshman Team Chantel Hendrix Brenda Myers Stephanie Hamstra Tricia Wiers Alison Holloway Laura Ryska Dianna Terborg Deanna Dobson Tina DeYoung Char Systmo Tonya Stepp Monica Edwards You can ' t have this ball, is the thought going through the mind of sophomore Rhonda Mabie as a North Judson Bluejay Ap- proaches. All eyes are on the starting five as Sandy Nemcek offers a high five to Nicki Barger, Amy Serhal and Kelly Myers. JUMP, SHOOT, DRIBBLE Even though this season was used to build our program and we weren ' t as successful as in the past; I still had a lot of fun. Basketball Basketball Basketball Varsity Morgan Township 59-48 L Rensselaer 58-49 L T ri-County 27-64 W Lake Station 44-54 W Washington Twp, 30-45 w North Newton 52-48 L North White 24-54 w Knox 45-51 w Boone Grove 42-41 L North Judson 75-56 w Lowell 44-43 L River Forest 40-78 W Benton Central 91-46 L Elkhart Memorial 82-51 L Hebron 38-57 W Hebron 5267 W Rensselaer 65-54 L Noth Newton 60-49 L J.V. Morgan Township 21-35 W Lake Station 27-35 W Washington Township 23-52 W North Newton 13-38 W North White 11-37 W Knox 30-36 W Boone Grove 27-22 L Hanover Central 27-44 W Lowell 29-39 W North Juds on 27-45 W Lowell 29-39 W River Forest 14-45 W Hebron 13-54 W Benton Central 48-21 L North Newton 16-33 W Rensselaer 24-31 W Freshman Valparaiso 23-35 w Valparaiso 31-36 w Lowell 16-29 w Griffith 7-46 w Valparaiso 30-35 w Crown Point 27 21 L Griffith 8-35 w Hobart 27-33 w Basketball 1 59 Changes Set Pace For Hoopsters Season Changes were at the top of the list for the 1986-87 Varsity boys basketball team who fin- ished with a chronicle of 8- 13. The Kougar team was faced with a challenging new coach, Jerry Hoover. In June Hoover returned to K.V. after a twenty year absence. In the middle of September the challenge began when the players started their conditioning. For ' one month the cagers ran, lifted weights, and learned new de- fenses without touching a bas- ketball. During this thirty day period Coach Hoover taught his boys the basic fundamen- tals of basketball. When their season opened on November 25, at the annual Turkey Tourney the boys nor the coach knew what to ex- pect. Losing the opener and the next six games was not easy. Each game at least one starter was on the injured list or ill. After twelve games, the ball began bouncing on the Kougar side of the court. Winning three confer- ence games in a row boasted the teams morale as they point- ed to the conference! flag and cried Victory . At the end of five with a 5-0 record the con- ference title was theirs. In March, the red hot Kougars dashed out a strong lead in the first quarter of the sectionals against Hebron. However the Hawks swooped down during the last quarter and knocked the ' 87 Kougars to the ground. Another year of challenges was over. Throughout the games ju- nior Troy Pendergrass stole the show as he captured the hopes of the audience for an ' 88 ca- reer. At the Winter awards ban- quet senior Dave Brown re- ceived Best free throw and field goal percentage along with leading rebounder. Senior Brent Jeffries was awarded most as- sists and junior Troy Pender- grass received most steals. Ju- nior Bill Systma received most charges. The Harvey Kam- penga Mental Attittude award was earned by Todd Galloway. Conference honors were given to Dave Brown and Troy Pen- dergrass, honorable mention was given to Tim Lorenzen. The Junior Varsity basketball team suffered through a 7-13 campaign. Highlights of the season included a twenty point I k V ' . V 5 Up, up, and away goes Brent Jeffries as Kougar teammate Dave Brown looks on to the basket. victory over Highland, and a thirty point win over North Jud- son, other victories were record- ed over Kouts, River Forest, South Newton, and Hebron. Even though the team won only seven games, experience playing in front of large crowds against good competition helped each player prepare for a varsity position next year. At the Winter awards ban- quet sophomore Gary Van Kley received best field goal and free throw percentage. Leading re- bounder was sophomore Bob Stanton and sophomore Craig Nagdeman earned most assists. The freshman boys finished their season with a record of 8- 11. Playing on the freshman team gave the boys a chance to see how high school basketball differs from middle school bas- ketball. Being pressured by a Hebron Hawk power forward Robb Walstra adds two to the Kougar scoreboard. Basketball Basketball Basketball 160 Basketball The referee gives senior Dave Brown a word of advice before handing him the ball. After knocking his opponent to the floor senior Tim Lorenzen lays the ball through Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball 161 Freshman row 1: S. Wireman, M. Hoffman, C. Jeffries, J. Brown. Row 2: B. Davis, B. Shepard, P. Norwine, D. Schultz, A. Whit- ed. Row 3: J. Moolenaar, S. Ganze- veld, R. Whitmore, B. Systma, T. Devries, K. Pettet, Coach Daubenheyer. Varsity row 1 : Managers P. Oresik, J. Wells, K. Peters, T. Rossman- ith, G. Susnis Row 2: Coach Greenlee, Manager J. Price, Manager L. Gailard, B. Systma, J. Martin, M. Toppen, B. Jeffries, T. Pender- grass. Row 3: M. Bryan, D. Systma, D. Zylstra, T. Lorenzen, D. Brown, R. Walstra, T. Galloway, Manager H. Brockus, Coach Hoo- ver. Junior Varsity row 1: Managers P. Oresik, J. Wells, K. Peters, T. Rossmanith, G. Susnis. Row 2: Manager J. Price, Manager L. Gai- lard, B. Stanton, S. Misch, C. Nagdeman, M. Hein, D. Knip. Row 3: Coach Greenlee, M. Curless, M. Bryan, D. Zylstra, J. Hoover, G. VanKley, B. Kamminga, Manager H. Brockus Varsity Rensselaer 59-58 1 North Newton 58-51 L Crown Point 87-48 L Kouts 73-53 L Portage 56-31 L Lafayette Jeff 60-51 L Valparaiso 75-37 L River Forest 38-59 W Highland 63-49 L Lowell 45-61 W Twin Lakes 63-49 L North Newton 48-69 W Andrean 65-63 L Hebron 63-78 W Rensselaer 55-64 W Boone Grove 57-62 w Lake Station 48-70 w North Judson 53-59 w Harrison 67-57 L Benton Central 57-43 L Hebron — Sectionals 57-52 L Junior Varsity Crown Point 61-35 L Kouts 37-47 W Portage 56-44 L Rensselaer 54-42 L South Newton 55-59 W Lafayette Jeff 53-41 L Valparaiso 55-41 L River Forest 29-50 w Highland 43-49 w Lowell 55-49 L Twin Lakes 37-57 W North Newton 45-38 L Andrean 64-38 L Hebron 43-44 W Rensselaer 29-28 L Boone Grove 54-46 L Lake Station 54-50 L North Judson 41-71 W Harrison 55-41 L Benton Central 71-54 L Freshman A Hebron Crown 32-39W Point 33-30W 40-33 L Twin Lakes 39-30 L 32-38 W Lowell North 54-46 L 35-31 L White Valparaiso North 35-47WI 61-35 L 36-35 L Judson Boone 37-34 L 37-59 W Grove Hanover 35-31 L 5-17 W Central 20-56 L 11-22 w Valparaiso 58-35 L 41-28 L Rensselaer 46-44 L 28-33 w Hobart Kouts 50-30 L 37-49W 38-35 L Knox 41-39 L 25-24 L Chesterton North Newton West 48-36 L 38-46W 19-29 w Central Boone 38-40W 13-18 w Grove North Judson 34-49W 51-56W 12-25 w Looking for his teammates to position themselves, senior Brent Jeffries antici- pates a fault in the defense. Frustration shows on junior Troy Pen- dergrass ' face as he waits for the He- bron Hawks to approach. Basketball Basketball Basketball 1 62 Basketball Unity: Individuality Net Victory In Track Nineteen boys made up the boys track team. Every person performed up to his seeded po- sition. Beginning practice in Feb- ruary, the boy tracksters prac- ticed from 3:30 to 5:30 every weekday. Practices varied de- pending on what needed im- provement. Coach Prochno stated, With 15 different events, practices consisted of a whole lot of different things at different times.” The Kougars strength laid within the 400m, 800m, 1600m, and 3200m! While Coach Prochno worked with the distance runners, assis- tant Coach Roberts took charge of the sprinters and the field events. As a team the 1987 Kougars finished with a 6-5 record. They placed 3rd in conference. The team sparkled with individ- ual accomplishment. Senior John Van Soest was conference champ in the 400m, 800m, and 3200m. In the 400m John set a new conference record with a time of 50.6 seconds. John placed third in the mile and fifth in the two mile during Regionals. Special awards were given to four boys at the Spring Athletic Awards Banquet. Sophomore Tom Liffick received the Most Valuable Field Event trophy. Rookie of the Year was re- ceived by Steve Cherry, while John Van Soest received the captain, the Most Valuable Runner, and the Most Dedi- cated Award. ' ' Ooga Booga K.V. Koogas, Kougar Pride 8 - 2 . The Lady Kougars would form a huddle at the completion of every meet to yell this chant and show that even though track is known as an individual sport, ev- eryone had to work to- gether to be successful. The girls worked to- gether from 3:30 to 5:30, starting in January and ending in May, ev- ery weekday except Wednesday when they worked until 5:00. Head Coach Paula Well- maker and Assistant Coach Tanya Price displayed the im- portance of unity to the girls as they had all the girls train to- gether by alternating practices between sprints and distance to improve a distance runners ' fi- nal kick and a sprinters ' endur- ance. The 25 girls proved to themselves they could be a suc- cessful team without a large number of members. The Lady Tracksters finished the 1987 season with a record of 8-2. Three individuals had ex- tremely good seasons and placed in Sectionals. Junior Lisa Webster placed first in the shot put and second in the discus. Freshman Char Systma placed second in the 400m dash while her classmate Celeste Susnis left the track with a first in the two mile and first in the mile. At the Spring Athletic Awards Banquet special honors were given to the following girls: Ce- leste Susnis— Most Valuable Runner, Lisa Webster— Most Valuable Field Event Person, Donna Gluth — Most Improved, Rhonda Mabie — Mental Atti- tude, and Sherri Smith— Honor- ary Captain. Boys Varsity Track Rensselaer 84-43 L Lowell 68 59 L Winamae 35-70 W Knox 54-70 W Twin Lukes Invite fifth North Judson 13-98 w Lake Station 46-98 w North Newton 79 48 L Crown Point 84-43 L West Central 54-72 W Hebron 33-72 W Rensselaer Relays fifth NWHC meet third Hobart 84-43 Girls Varsity Track Rensselaer 58-60 w Lowell 54-64 w Wmamae Kno� 76 7-65 Twin Lakes Invite fourth Lake Stotion North Judson 28 17 102 W North Newton 15-103 w Crown Point 6416-5316 L Freshman Invite w Hebron West Central w Rensselaer Relays seventh NWHC second Determination fills freshman Chantel Hendrix ' s face as she prepares to release the discus. TRACK TRACK TRACK Track 163 Unity is displayed by teammates Chantel Hendrix, Lisa Webster, and Rhonda Mabie as they help each other get ready for the meet. Boys Varsity. Row 1 : M. Hoffman, J. Stalbaum, J. Stalbaum, D. Horvath, G. Susnis, S. Cherry, D. Brown, M. Liss, B. Clark, K. Sayers (manager), Row 2: Coach Prochno, T. Liffick, D. Markland, S. Kos- telnik, D. Urhammer, T. Lorenzen, S. Hoffman, B. Huber, C. Shaffer, D. Garland, B. Riffe, Coach Rob- erts. Girls Varsity. Row 1 : D. Rossa, L. Fagen, S. Hughes, L. Stumpe, D. Rossa, D. Saboff, C. Susnis. Row 2: S. Smith, C. Hendrix, C. Systma, L. Ryska, B. Myers, A. Tillema, D. Gluth, M. Sipkema, S. Pauley (man- ager) G. Walther (manager). Row 3: Coach Price, L. Webster, T. Davis, T. Wiers, K. Kros, R. Mabie, W. Hamstra, B. Byrom, S. Hamstra, (manager) Coach Wellmaker. Waiting for the hand off from junior Lisa Webster, senior Sherri Smith starts building her momentum. TRACK TRACK TRACK 164 Track During a hot strenuous practice senior Dave Horvath puts forth as he rounds the tennis court marker. Preparing for a hard run junior Steve Hoffman conditions his leg muscles be- fore practice on a 90° May day. During his first year of track John Stol- baum realizes that there is work in- volved in becoming a good athlete. Senior John VanSoest comes back strong after injuries sidetracked Flexing for a crowd freshman Mike Hoffman shows his overindulging muscles him during Cross Country. I believe that we had a very suc- cessful season to the surprise of many people. We have a young team and they will be very competi- tive next year. — Sherri We had a good team for as many people who came out. We had some talent, but not enough to have an excellent team. We might not have many peo- ple, but we still produced a few run- ners that will go on to Regionals and St0te Seon ENERGY EXERCISE AND TRACK TRACK TRACK Track 165 Golfers Break School Record With 164 The 1 987 Kougar golfers were a swinging success. With 22 Kougars in play the team had one of the best and biggest teams ever in golf. The un- derclassmen led the way. First year golfer sopho- more Barry Slager had an excellent season with five medalist honors. Two brothers, Scott and Sean McAttee were also a great benefit to the team acquir- ing three and one medalist honors respectively. The only two seniors on the team were Amy Serhal and Todd Ailes. Golfers began their season by practicing in the high school gym balcony everyday after school. In the balcony they tried to get the basics down. They worked on put- ting and proper swing format. Be- fore they could try their swing on the golf course, they had to pass a written test. This test involved the rules a golfer had to follow during a meet and other basics a player needed before competition. After the test, with the weather, on their side, the golfers headed for the course. On the golf course they practiced what they had been taught. Realizing golf is a tedious sport involving a lot of concentra- tion, the golfers maintained the lowest score in 11 of 1 3 outings. They broke the low score record against Wheeler with a final score of 164. The golfers finished with a sea- son chronicle of 1 1 -2. At the spring awards banquet, Coach Lauriatis awarded freshman Steve Ganze- veld with the Most Valuable Junior Varsity Player and sophomore Barry Slager received Most Valu- able Varsity Player. Also receiving awards were Jeremy Woolever for Rookie of the Year and Sean McAttee earned Most Improved. Golf Sand trap hazards are a cinch for the powerful swing of freshman Steve Ganzeveld. Sophomore Bob Motyka drives his golf ball on the back nine at Sandy Pines. 166 Golf When there are five balls on the green it ' s every man for himself as this foursome completes nine holes at Sandy Pines Golf Course. Back row: S. Barrett, B. Hastings, T. Ailes, G. VanKley, J. Woolever, G. Systma, B. Motyka, Mid- dle Row: T. Tilev, C. DeVries, P. Kingma, S. Ganze- veld, M. Hunnicutt, J. Hershman, C. Helton. Front row: S. McAfee, B. Sieger, A. Serhal, J. Szekely, G. Ash, S. Wireman, S. McAtee, B. Kingma. Gary VanKley putts the ball onto the green at Sandy Pines. Varsity Lake Station 189-199 W South Newton 194-210 W River Forest 177-214 w Boone Grove 179 179 T Knox Winamac 181 197 108 North Judson 1 83-202 w Hanover Central 178-193 w Ren. Tri- County 186-171 229 Lowell 177-185 w North Newton 184-172 L Wheeler ‘164-205 w Sectional Eighth T Broke School Record . -• According to Gary VanKley and Jill Szekely, exercise is easy in a Sandy Pines golf cart. Golf Golf Golf Golf 167 Tucker Breaks Record With 8 Home Runs Hit the ball over the fence and you can take your time going around the bases — John W. Raper For the 1987 varsity baseball players a spec- tator would have thought this philosophy by Raper was a con- stant thought. At the home opener for fhe Kougars senior Jon Myers and junior Troy Pendergrass both were relished with the glory of a home run. For the Kougars these home runs were the beginning of a very challenging season. The seniors fook their stand by breaking re- cords. The home run record was broken by powerhouse hitter Brian Tucker, with 8 home runs. In their game against West Cen- tral the Kougar team had 4 home runs. Brent Jeffries didn ' t receive his glory for hitting home runs, but instead for run- ning the bases. About mid-sea- son Brent broke the record for the most stolen bases and was two shy of breaking most hits for a single season. However, through all of fhis fhe team still struggled. The struggle began with the pitching staff. Although pitching was Looking toward the batter senior third baseman Ron Klauer anticipates the bat- ters move rather shallow, the Kougars put their best foot forward. The pitchers that led the team were seniors Brent Jeffries and Jeff Woolever. Also sharing the du- ties as pitcher were juniors Mark Orsburn and Robb Walstra, sophomore Dan Systma, and freshman Brad Recker. Fresh- man Brad Recker was starting short stop half way through the season when Troy Pendergrass suffered an injury. However, when Troy recovered, Brad had well earned his place at short stop. Another change was when senior outfielder Ron Klauer earned a starting posi- tion on third base after never having played inflield in his high school career. Individuals for fhe Kougar team were on a high, but as a team they had their ups and downs finishing the season with a record of 1 3- 1 5. One down for the Kougar team was playing their first conference game in huge gusts of wind. The ball was said to have been carried by the wind from centerfield to foul ter- ritory. After this down the Kou- gars received an up by beating a state ranked Crown Point team. The season continued in this manner until it ended on the down side when the Kougars lost in the sectionals. The first year coach for the varsity was Mr. Orsburn and assistant coach was Mr. Daubenheyer. For the junior varsity and freshman teams the season was much as it ought to have been, a learning experience. The freshmen only played three of its scheduled games. The others were jeopardized by weather and the other schools not hav- ing a team. However, the junior varsity had a great season of 10-3. During the season the ju- nior varsity won their home tourney after making a nice come back against North New- ton. The junior varsity and freshman teams were coached by Mr. McDowell. At the spring awards ban- quet, the varsity Rookie of the Year was presented to Brad Recker and Best JV Player to Mike Buchanan. Also receiving awards were Brent Jeffries for Highest Batting Average, Jon Myers for Best Production In- dex, Brian Tucker for Most Ho- meruns, Kevin Whitaker for Best Defensive Player, and Brent Jeffries for Best Earned Run Average. Following through on the swing and foul tip, senior Jeff Woolever recaptures his thoughts. I I 168 Baseball Back row: B. Shephard, B. Recker, B, Whitmore, K. Pettet, J. Yoder, Coach McD owell. Front Row: D. Schultz, C. Jeffries, P. Norwine, J. Brown, B. Fitzpatrick, J. Kolonowski. Junior Doug Myers and Sophomore Chris St. Cyr await the beginning of the varsity double header against Rensselaer. North Newton Varsity 8-11 L Knox 1 CMS W Boone Grove 17-11 w Hebron 7-6 w Kouts 3-8 L Kouts 8-5 w Hanover Central 8-3 w Merrillville 10-12 L River Forest 9-8 W Crown Point 12-7 W South Newton 5-7 L South Central 2-6 L Wheeler 8-9 L Tri-County 7-1 W LaCrosse 9-4 W Rensselaer 5-7 L Rensselaer 10-18 L Morgan Twp. 13-8 w North White 13-10 w Lake Station 2-3 L Lake Station 5-9 L Benton Central 1-13 L North Newton 3-6 L West Central 21-11 W North Judson 3-13 L North Judson 1-5 L Junior Varsity River Forest 5-8 L North Newton 5-12 L Rensselaer 10-1 w Lowell 5-4 w Lake Station 9-8 w Hanover Central 14-11 w South Central 0-5 L South Newton 10-3 w Rensselaer 15-3 w Hebron 7-2 w River Forest 9-2 w Winamac 15-1 w North Newton 8-6 w tmSLiAi V. - itjLwJWw ite i Preparing for his opponents senior Brent Jeffries warms up in the bull pin during pregame. SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE K4yin Whitaileifi} Jbn vi ye Bftknt Jef i We started off good in the month of April, but in the month of May we had a hard time find- ing ways to win. V 4 Baseball Baseball Baseball Baseball 169 INDEX Seniors A AILES, TODD A. p. 33, 149, 150, 141,21, 1 16. 123, 167 ARBUCKLE, DONALD W. ARNOLD, ROBERT W. p. 33, 45, 148, 149 ATKINS, PIPER L. p. 7, 33, 121, 129, 1 17, 123, 127, 26 B BAILEY, DEANNA J. p. 7, 11, 33, 121, 80, 123 BAILEY, NATHIAN E BARGER, NICHOLE N. p. 6, 33, 39, 147, 159, 89.22, 141, 133, 123, 29 BARRETT, JAMES P p. 33, 123, 167 BATEY, MATTHEW T. p. 33, 93 BAXTER, LISA A. p. 33 BEAT A, MARY ELLEN p. 5, 7, 33, 105, 192, 119, 133, 123, 139 BELSTRA, JAMES S. p 34, 83, 130, 133, 21, 116, 123,28 BELSTRA, RONALD H. p. 3, 6, 34, 153, 151, 105.22, 135, 141, 130 BETANCOURT, DAVID B. p. 28 BIRCH, TRISHA BACK, KEVIN J. p. 34, 93, 1 1 1 BLISS, STEPHEN B. p. 34, 141, 130, 123 BOLEN, JERRY p 123 BOOSS, CHRISTINA M. BROCK, TRACI J. p. 7, 34, 121, 105, 123 BRODNER, DANIEL S. p. 34, 105, 135, 141, 130, 123 BRODNER, THOMAS A. p. 10, 34 BROOKS, LISA A. p. 121 BROWN, DAVID G. p. 6, 34, 39, 105, 161, 162, 129, 135, 141, 133, 123, 164 BULT, RYAN J p. 34, 37, 80, 1 18, 1 19, 123 BUTLER, PAUL S. p. 34, 105, 123 BYROM, MARILYN M. p. 7, 12, 13, 34, 111, 123 c CHOPS, JIM p. 123 CHRISTODOUL AKIS, CLARA p. 34, 43, 1 1 1, 98 CHRIST ODOULAKIS, JOHN M, p. 35, 43, 82 COMBS, JOAN M. p. 123 COWGILL, WILLIAM A. CRON, MALYNDA K. p. 7, 35 CZLONKA, VICKI L. p. 35 D DACUS, TAMARA S. p. 35, 121 DEHAAN, TRACEY L. p. 35, 120, 121 DELEEUW, DAVID J. p. 35 DEYOUNG, DAN p. 35 DEYOUNG, KEVIN T. p. 35, 94, 151, 105, 107, 155, 135, 141 DEBSHAW, MYLES R. p. 35, 152, 151, 175, 192, 135, 134, 141, 123, 139 DEFRIES, THOMAS J. p. 35, 123 DOWNING, PAULA A. p. 35, 121 DRANGMEISTER, ANN M. p. 35, 105, 21 DUNHAM, SHAYNE E EENIGENBURG, STARLA J. p. 13, 36, 90, 91, 120, 121, 107,22, 24, 117 EVANS, JENNIFER S. p. 7, 36 F FASE, JULIE L. p. 7, 17, 36, 1 11, 123 FRANZEN, LAURA R. p. 7. 36, 121 FRIELING, LEANNE K. p. 17, 36, 71, 123 FROEDGE, KIM E. p. 36 G GARLAND, DAVID A. p. 36, 149, 150, 105, 123, 164 GEARHART. REBECCA K. p. 7. 36, 123 GIFFORD, LAWRENCE D. JR. p. 28 GILBERT, JIM JR. GREER, KEN p. 14. 36, 129, 135 GRIFFITH, MICHAEL J. p. 45, 28 GRUBE, JOELLEN M. p. 7, 13, 36, 90, 139, 135, 133, 123 GUDORF, JON A. p. 36, 75, 105 H HAMMACK, DAVID A. p. 36 170 Index HANFORD, SHELLEY J. p. 37, 105, 123 HARPER, PHILLIP J. p. 37 HASKINS. KENNETH J. p. 37, 95, 155, 141, 123 HASS. ROBIN L. p. 7, 37, 105, 123 HAWKINS, JACOB R. JR. p. 37, 135, 123, 27 HAZLETT, SCOTT O. p. 37, 21 HELTON. ARTHUR E. p. 1 1, 38, 107 HEMPHILL, NORMAN G. JR. p. 38, 149, 155 HENKE, JULIE S. p. 13, 38. 93, 1 1 1, 123, 29 HENRICHS, LAUREL L. p. 38, 121 HESSLING, JULIA L. p. 5, 38, 103, 185, 192, 140, 31, 133, 21, 116, 123, 139 HOFFMAN, DENISE J. p. 26, 38, 91, 123 HOLLEY, KEITH E. p. 38, 24 HOLWIN, TINA M. p. 38, 133, 123, 26 HORVATH, DAVID W. p. 38. 151, 111, 141, 123, 164, 165 HOWARD, ART p. 38 HOWARD, KARAN A. p. 4, 7, 38, 121, 21 HUBER, BRETT D. p. 9, 14, 38. 149, 164 HUGHES, LISA J. p. 91, 121, 76 J JEFFRIES, BRENT H. p. 8, 9, 39, 149, 160, 162, 141, 123, 169 JOHNSON, DAVID P. JOHNSTON, CHRISTINE D. p. 38, 123 JONES, BOBBY H. p. 39 JONES, JULIE A. p. 39, 85 JONES, KELLY A. p. 4, 7, 39, 91, 145, 120, 121, 137, 105, 104, 141, 123 JORDAN, DAVID p. 39, 22 K KALUF, SHELLEY D. p. 13, 14, 39, 174, 1 1 1, 82, 21. 117 KAMMINGA, DUANE A. p. 39, 141 KLAUER, RONALD L. p. 40, 148, 149, 150, 22, 168 KLEMP, KRISTINE L. p. 40, 91 KOHLMAN, SHANNON M. p. 75, 91, 121, 129, 115, 123 KOLP, TONY A. p. 40, 98 KOOISTRA, MIKE JR. p. 40, 70, 111, 116 KOOISTRA, SCOTT p. 40, 116 KOONTZ, MICHAEL A. KOOY, STEVEN W. p 40, 93 KOZAK, CRAIG A. p. 41 , 91, 93 KREMKE, MATTHEW J. p. 11, 41, 90, 91, 125, 174, 1 13, 129, 135, 134, 80. 20, 123, 138, 139, 127, 27 KROS, KIMBERLY F. p. 41, 123 KRUPA, KELLY L. p. 41, 121 ,L LAWYER, NATHAN D. p. 123 LEACH, CARLA J. p. 41, 93, 121, 77, 123 LORENZEN, TIMOTHY A. p. 6, 17, 41, 161, 162, 141, 123, 164 M MACKIEWICZ, MICHAEL p. 41, 40, 148, 9, 174, 141, 133,21, 123 MCCARTY, LISA D. p. 7, 41, 85, 91, 105, 123 MEEKS, CORRINA p. 29 MIDDLETON, GREGORY L. p. 41 MILLIRON, DENVER L. p. 85 MISCH, KIMBERLY A. p. 7, 41, 120, 121 MOLDEN, LEWIS H. JR. MORRIS, TROY D. p. 70 MURCHEK, RICHARD W. p. 41, 156, 157, 129, 135, 123 MUSCH, KARI R. p. 42 MYERS, JONATHAN R. p. 11, 42, 141 MYERS, KELLY L. p. 6, 39, 42, 147, 192, 103, 159,22, 141, 133, 123, 138, 139 MYERS, SARAH L. p. 7, 42, 120, 121, 123 N NANNENGA, ANDREA L. p. 121 NEELEY, STEVEN R. p. 42 NEMCEK, GREGORY S. NORBERG, DAVID L. p. 105, 107, 123 NOWAK, SHELLEY S. p. 42, 90, 123 o OWENS, MARY p. 42, 192, 139 P PALMER, DANIEL E. p. 42, 83, 27 PARKER, TONIA M. p. 6, 42, 137, 105, 157, 22, 141, 123 PEAL, ROBERT J. p. 42, 1 49, 1 35 PERRY, JENNIFER L. p. 7, 1 1, 42, 192, 103, 80, 123, 139 PETROFF, CHRISTOPHER S. PETTET, PEGGY A. p. 43, 123 PTACEK, VALERIE A. p. 43, 121, 123 R RANDOLPH, SCOTT C. REYNOLDS, LISA M. p. 43 RINKER, FREDRICK D. p. 43 ROBERTS, DEBBIE p. 43 ROSE, CHRISTINE M. p. 43, 121, 24 , ROSSMANITH, TWILA M. p. 7, 44, 90, 111, 129, 135,77,31, 123, 127 RUCKLOS, LESLIE A. p. 44 S SANDERS, KENNETH M. p. 93 SANDERS, RICHARD E. II p. 44, 93 SAWYER, SARAH M. p. 44 SCUBELEK, NICOLE E. p. 44, 175, 192, 105, 123, 139 SCULLEY, JEANETTE D. p. 90, 91, 129, 31, 115, 123 SERHAL, AMY M. p. 6, 39, 44, 142, 159, 22, | 141, 133, 123, 167 SHADDER, BONNIE L. p. 44, 121, 24, 129 SHAFFER, TIM p. 3, 86, 127 SHEFFER, THERESA L. SLAGER, JILL R. p. 7, 44, 111, 123 SMITH, BRIAN E. p. 45, 123 SMITH, DAVID C. p. 45, 107 SMITH, KELLY S. p. 45, 90, 91, 124, 192, 1 1 1, 113, 129, 128, 135, 80, 123, 27, 139, 126 SMITH, MICHELE A. p. 7, 45, 121, 1 12, 1 13, 133,21, 123 SMITH, SHERRI R. p. 7, 135, 141, 123, 164 SPENCER, MICHAEL E. p. 45 SPRIGGS, CHELSEA H. p. 45, 74, 105 STRONG, SALLY L. p. 12, 13, 14, 45, 84, 23, 123 SWANSON, JEFFREY A. p. 9, 45, 95, 149, 155, 123 T TAKACS, ANN M. p. 45. 75. 105. 1 13. 80. 31. 21, 115 TILLEMA, DIANE S. p. 45, 113, 119 TIRB, JOHN E. p. 45, 135 TUCKER, BRIAN K. p. 46 V VALADE, ROBIN R p. 93, III, 20, 123 VALANDINGHAM, DENISE VAN SOEST, JOHN E. p. 46, 152, 153, 151, 107, 143, 122,24,47, 141,31, 123, 165 VAN VUREN, SCOTT R. p. 46 VANDER MOLEN, APRIL L. p. 46, 120, 121, 157, 47, 123 w WALSTRA, CHRISTOPHER J. p. 6, 46, 105, 22, 141 WALTHER, WILLIAM D. p. 46, 105, 129, 135 WARNER, STEVE p. 47 WARRAN, MARK A. p. 47, 75 WARRAN, MICHELLE D. p. 47, 91, 105, 80, 123 WARREN, DANA L. p. 47, 105, 123 WAYNE, JEFFREY L. p. 47, 1 49, 27 WELLONS, BRIAN K. p. 47 WHITAKER, KEVIN S. p. 47, 149, 141, 31 WIDNER, CHARLES D. p. 47, 111, 113, 135 WIERS, DIANE M. p 47, 121, 185, 123 WILBOURNE, JEFFREY T. p. 47 WILLIAMS, ALTA M. p. 5, 47, 192, 140, 141, 118, 132, 115, 155, 139, 75, 105 WILSON, BRUCE W. p. 47 WIREMAN, ANDREA J. p. 7, 48, 85 WIREMAN, JODI L. p. 7, 48, 90, 120, 121, 123 WIREMAN, SONYA J. p. 7. 48. 85, 105. 123 WOOLEVER, JEFFREY A. p. 48, 149, 121, 135, 77, 168 WOUDEMA, SHARON K. p. 74 WYATT, JONATHAN P. p. 48 Y YATES, CHANDI M. p. 48, 107, 123 HARRISON, JAMES MICHAEL KLEMP, TERRIE L. p. 48 MISCH, MARIANNE L. p. 7, 41, 133, 123, 28, 26 Juniors A ABBRING, JACQUELLEVN p. 49 AILES, TRACY p. 7, 11, 49 ALLEN, CHRIS p. 49, 93, 110, 111, 113, 133 21, 123, 25 ANDERSON, JEFF p. 49, 72 ANDREE, KELLI p. 49, 1 47, 1 58, 1 59, 22, 1 23 ARISPE, DAVID p. 49, 90, 111, 129, 127 ARWOOD, JIM p. 49 ATKINS, ROB p. 49, 90, 149, 24, 82, 20, 21, 25 B BACHMAN, MICHELLE p. 49, 121, 123 BAILEY, JAMES p. 49, 24, 1 1 1, 129, 80, 1 18, 119 BAILEY, RUSSELL p. 49 BALES, TIM p. 49, 149 BANKS, SHERRY p. 16, 49, 113, 122, 123 BARNETT, SUZETTE p. 159 BARTUS, JULIA p. 7, 49, 121, 129, 135, 123 BATEY, MELISSA p. 49, 121, 25, 123 BAUSER, JEANETTE p. 49, 91, 1 1 1, 129, 123 BEAM, SCOTT p. 49 BEWICK, JANET p. 49, 192, 1 1 1, 129, 139 BIERMA, ROBERT p. 49, 94, 149, 157 BOHANNON, DAVID p. 49 BOOKWALTER, GLEN p. 49 BORSITS, SCOTT p. 49, 123 BRADY, TODD BROCKUS, BILLIE JO p. 49, 93, 96, 22, 111, 123 BROCKUS, HARRY p. 49, 149, 162, 30, 21 116, 117, 25 BROWN, ANGELA p. 16, 49, 157, 1 13, 135, 141, 123 BRYAN, MICHAEL p. 49, 162 BUNNING, JASON p. 49, 87, 127 BURKS, TIM p. 1 1, 49, 54, 149, 122 BYROM, JOY p. 49, 121, 80, 119, 123 C CALDANARO, RICHARD p. 49 COBB, JULIE COMBS, GENA p. 49 CHASE, TAMMY p. 49, 90, 91, 125, 1 1 1, 129, 128, 98, 127 CLARK, BRUCE 49, 157, 89, 1 1 1, 164 COLLINS, GORDON (BUDDY) p. 49 COBB, JULIE COX, BRAD p. 49, 155 CRAFT, ROY p. 11, 49 CRAIG, MARK p. 49 CRISTY, BRADLEY p. 49, 93 CRISWELL, MATT p. 49 CROUCH, JERRY p. 49 CUNNINGHAM, THERSIA p. 49 D DAVIS, LISA p. 49 DAVIS, SHELLEY p. 49, 123 DEARMOND, SCOTT p. 49 DENTON, RANDY p. 49, 149 DETTNER, LAURA DEYOUNG, JEFF p. 49 DOBSON, SHEILA p. 49, 147, 1 10, 1 1 1 141 123 DREILING, LYNDA p. 49 DUNHAM, SCOTT p. 49 DUNLAP, KELLY p. 121 E EDWARDS, DOUGLAS p. 49, 123 EDWARDS, STACEY p. 7, 49 EENIGENBURG, DALE p. 49 EENIGENBURG, MARCIA p. 10, 49 93 22 82 123 EVERS, RONA p. 49, 149, 157 EXTON, BRIAN p. 149, 123 F FAGEN, LORI p. 50, 151, 192, 97, 1 1 1, 1 13, 140, 132, 123, 138, 139, 164 FASE, JEFF p. 50, 107, 73, 123 FALBO. PAULA p.50,91. 111, 118, 119 FITZPATRICK, SHAUN p. 10,50, 123 FRAMPTON, TINA p. 7, 50,1 1 1 FREDERICK, CHRIS p. 50 FRITTS, DAN p. 50, 155, 123 G GALLOWAY, TODD p. 50, 162, 19 GAMBLE, PATTY p. 50, 145, 113, 123 GATES, MELANIE p. 50 GILDERSLEEVE, TRACY p. 50, 23, 141, 1 19 GILLELAND, KIM p. 50, 121, 123 GILLETTE, MICHAEL GOTH, CINDY p. 50, 121 , 111 H HACHLICA, DAVID HANEWICH, TIM p. 50, 107, 101 HANFORD, DAVID HARPER, ANDREW p. 50, 149, 107 HARRINGTON, ED p. 50 HART, AMY p. 50, 121, 111, 1 13, 129 10 115, 116, 123 HART, RHONDA p. 50, 90, 91, 147, 192, 103, 159, 141, 133, 123, 138, 139 HAYES, ROD p. 50 HAZLETT, AMBER p. 7, 50, 145 HEIRONIMUS, ROSS p. 50, 93, 157, 1 1 1, 98 HELTON, CHANDLER p. 50, 149, 167 HEMPHILL, RICH p. 50, 149 HENDRIX, DAVID p. 50, 1 49 HERBST, BEA p. 7, 50, 53, 121, 123 HERSHMAN, JEFF p. 50, 149, 18, 167 HELTON, NORVIN (BUDDY) p. 50 HITTLE, CARLA p. 7, 50, 145, 121, 111 113 83, 123 HITTLE, MICHELLE p. 50, 123 HIXSON, CHRIS HOFFMAN, STEVE p. 50, 164, 165, 123 HOFFMAN, VAL p. 3, 7, 50, 111, 30, 10 HOLLOWAY, ANGEL p. 7, 1 1, 50, 90 91 111 129, 123, 127 HOLMES, KRISTEN p. 50, 93, 123 HOMEIER, MARK p. 50, 54, 1 07 HOWARD, MAC SHANE p. 50 HOWARD, MICHELLE p. 3, 50, 121, 105, 123 HOWARD, TIM p. 50, 149, 155, 141 HUBER, CANDY p. 7, 14, 50, 111, 135, 123 HUNNICUTT, MATT p. 50, 157, 167 HUNT, CARLA (JODY) p. 50, 105, 123 HUNTER, TRACEY p. 6, 7, 51, 144, 145, 104, 129, 135, 141, 123 HURT, PAM p. 7, 10, 51, 105 IRVINE, ALLAN p. 51, 50 IRVINE, BYRON p. 51, 50 IRVINE, COREY p. 51, 50 IRVINE, DALE p. 51, 50, 149, 150 J JARRELL, DON p. 51, 53, 90, 93, 125, 111 129, 128, 127 JEFFERSON, ED p 51 JOHNSON, JAMES p, 51, 123 JOHNSON, RANDY p. 51 JONES, DAWN p. 91, 93 JONKMAN, RHONDA p. 7, 22, 133, 123 K KALUF, SHERRI p. 123 KAMMINGA, DOUG p. 149 KELLEY, JAMES p. 51, 149, 24, 98, 1 19 KENDA, JILL KENNEDY, KELLY p. 5, 51, 124, 157, 1 1 1, 129, 128, 118, 119,21, 115, 123, 127 KENNING, RALPH p. 51, 91 KERKES, KIM p. 51, 80, 119 KINGMA, PAUL p. 51, 149, 111, 123, 167 KNIP, DUANE p. 51 KOLANOWSKI, MATT p, 95, 155 KOOISTRA, JILL p. 51, 157, 1 17, 123 KOONTZ, ROBERT p. 51 KOZUCH, MARCIA p, 51 KRITZ, BECKY p. 51, 53, 90, 92, 93, 124, 96, 129, 115 L LAYTON, STEPHEN p. 51 LEACH, LISA p. 51, 93 LECLAIRE, KATHLEEN p. 51, 121, 123 LEMASTERS, JEARED LEWIS, KASANDRA p. 51 LISS, MICHAEL p. 6,51, 151, 113, 141,30, 123, 164 LONSBERRY, DARLENE p. 51 LOWRY, MARY JO p. 51, 93, 1 19, 123 LUCAS, MARY ANN p. 51, 121, 123 LUCK, MIKE p. 51 M MCATEE, CHRIS SCOTT p. 51, 135, 80, 167 MCELFRESH, ANDREA p. 51 MCEWAN, ANN p. 51, 121, 123 MCMAHON, JAMES p. 51, 107 MABIE, ERIC p. 51 MALIA, VAN p. 51 , 1 55, 1 1 1 , 82 MARTIN, JEFFREY p 52, 149, 162, 135 122 123 MARTIN, JENNIFER p. 7, 52, 121 MAXEY, MICHAEL p. 52, 149, 79, 155, 135, 82, 123 MEPPELINK, KIM p. 7, 52, 135, 123 MESSMAKER, KEVIN p. 52 MEYER, KRISTIN p. 52, 105 MISCH, LINCOLN p. 52, 107 MOLCHAN, LAURA p. 52, 111, 129, 139 MOLDEN, CINDY p. 52 MOOLENAAR, JULIE p. 7, 52, 123 MORRISON, CHRIS p, 7, 52, 121, 100 MUSCH, SCOTT p. 52, 70 MUSCH, STEVEN p. 1 1, 52, 90, 91, 123 MYERS, DOUG p. 52, 149, 169 N NABORS, CHRIS p 52, 107 NAGEL, AMY p 17, 52, 121, 30, 20, 123 NANNENGA, BARB p. 52, 123 NANNENGA, MICHELLE p. 7, 52, 121 NEELY, CAROL NEMETH, JODIE p. 7, 52, 102, 22 o ODLE, LAURA p. 52, 93, 1 1 1, 127 ORESIK, RON p. 52, 78 ORSBURN, MARK p, 52, 123 ORZECH, MICHELLE p. 52, 53 P PARDEE, DEBBY p. 52, 93, 123 PARKER, TRINA p. 15, 52, 145, 141, 123 PAWLIK, TAMMY p. 52, 157, 98, 30 PECKAT, BRIAN p. 52 PENDERGRASS, TROY p, 52, 161, 162 PERZEE, MELVIN p. 52 PETERS, NICKY p. 7, 52, 105, 135 PETERSON, PAUL p. 52, 149, 157 PETTET, JEFF p. 52, 149, 78, 111, 129, 135, 123 PIGG, SHEILA p. 7, 52 POSTMA, TAMMY p. 7, 52, 121, 107, 113, 135, 123 PROFROCK, MICHELLE p. 52, 90, 93, 107 129 128, 123, 127 R RHOADES, MICHAEL p. 52, 149, 155, 24 RICHIE, AMOS p. 52 RIETMAN, HEATHER p. 52, 123 RINKER, MICHELLE p. 7, 52, 91, 123 R ISNER, BRYAN p. 52, 1 49 ROGYOM, ROBIN p. 53, 91 , 93, 1 1 1 ROSSMANITH, TOM P. 53, 149, 162, 123 s SALYER, BECKY p. 7, 53 SCHLARP, DEBORAH p. 7, 51, 53, 135, 30, 123 SCHOONVELD, STACY p. 7, 53, 123 SCHULTZ, DAWN p. 53 SCHULTZ, TRACY p. 7, 53, 91, 111 SHEPHERD, TRACEE p. 1 1, 53, 192, 113, 141, 119, 123, 139 SIMPSON, MICHAEL p. 53, 83, 123 SIPKEMA, MELISSA p. 7, 53, 164 SMITH, DEEDEE p. 3, 7, 53, 123 SMITH, JERRY p. 53, 18 SMITH, SUSAN p. 85, 1 19, 133, 1 15 SPENCER, BECKY p, 53, 121 STALBAUM, JOHN p. 53, 164, 165 STARNES, BONNIE STOWERS, CHERRI p. 7, 53, 121, 133, 123 STRAIN, STEPHANIE p. 53, 133, 123 STREET, LESLIE p. 53, 93, 121, 105, 24, 113, 133, 123 STUMPE, LINDA p. 7, 53, 71, 107, 72, 164 SYTSMA, BILL p. 53, 121, 162, 111,10, 123, 167 SZEKELY, JILL p. 53, 111, 133, 123. 167 T TAKAS, JOHN p, 53, 91 TANIS, JULIE p. 53, 157, 96, 21, 123, 25 TERBORG, MARLA p- 7, 53, 121, 111, 129, 128, 133, 123, 127 THORNTON, MICHF1 1 E p, 7, 53, 129, 135, 133, 123 TIEMENS, DAN p. 53 TOPPEN, MARV p. 53, 149, 162, 141 u UHRHAMMER, DENNY p. 53. 149, I 1 1 30 164 URAN, FRANK URAN, JENNIFER p 53 V VALANDINGHAM, SHELLEY p 53 VANBRUGGEN, WES p, 53, 107 VANDENBURGH, MICHAEL p 53 VANVUREN, DARYL p. 53, 149, 107 VOYLES, RON p. 53 W WACHS, DERRICK p, 53 WAGNER, MIKE p S3 WALLESKE, KELLY p. 53. 121, 159, 1 1 1 WALSTRA, KRISTI p. 7, 53, 111, 117, 123, 28 WALSTRA, ROBB p. 53, 160, 162, 123 WEBSTER, LISA p. 7, 53, 97, 140, 141, 132, 164 WHITAKER, ANTIONETTE p. 53, 145, 105, 104, 123 WHITED, PAM p. 54, 1 05, 1 23 WIERS, CAMELAp. 54, 147, 159, 141, 123 WIGGS, JOHN p. 54, III WILLIAMS, CHRIS p. 54, 105, 123 WILLIAMS, KELLY p. 7, 54, 121, 122 WILLIAMS, MARLA p. 54, 91, 145, 123 WILLIAMSON, JILL p. 17, 54, 81, 1 18, 1 19, 123 WINSTEAD, LEONARD p 54, 96 WIREMAN, BOBBIE JO p, 54, 123 WIREMAN, GENE p. 54 WIREMAN, WILLIE p. 54 WITVOET, ROBERT p. 54, 107 Y YODER, SCARLETT p 54. 91. 1 1 1, 129, 123 z ZYLSTRA, DAN p. 54, 162, 123 Index 171 Sophomores A ALLEN, RONALD p. 55 ANDERSON, GORDON (MATT) p. 55, 127 B BAGGERLY, JOHN p. 55 BALDOVIN, DANIEL p. 55, 91 BANKS, CHRIS p. 55 BARNETT, CHRIS BAXTER, TERESA p. 55, 137 BEALL, BRAD p, 55, 82 BECK, AIMEE p. 55, 111, 115 BELLEVILLE, SANDY p. 55 BEOUGHTER, SHERRY p. 55, 93, 121 BERNDT, DAVID p, 55, 11 1 BETANCOURT, DAWN p. 55 BIERMA, KEN p. 55, 157 BLACKLIDGE, DALE p. 55, 107 BODAMER, TAMERINE p. 55 BOSS, RACHEL p. 55 BOWEN, SAM p. 55 BOZELL, CHERI p. 55 BROUGH, WADE p. 58, 61 BUCHANAN, MIKE p. 55 BUTLER, PETER p. 55, 123 BUTLER, WILLIAM (BUDDY) p. 55 BYROM, BETH p. 55, 91, 137, Ml, 164 c CALL, DAVID p. 55 CAMBE, TRACI p. 55, 85, 137 CEPKO, SHERI p. 55, 145 CLARK, DENA p. 55, 147, 137 CLARK, NELLIE p. 55 COBB, SANDI p. 55 COCHRAN, NICK p. 55 CONDES, JAMIE p. 55, 59, 91 CONLEY, JACK CONLEY, KATHY p. 55 COWGILL, DANA p. 55 CRANE, JODI p. 55, 175, 137 CRIM, SHELLY p. 55, 137 CUNNINGHAM, THRESIA CURLESS, MIKE p. 55, 87 D DANKOFF, DANA p. 55, 159, 1 1 1 DARNELL, ERICA DAUGHERTY, JENNIFER p. 55, 93 DAVIS, JAMES p. 55 DEBSHAW, BRYAN p. 55, 60, 151, 155, 80 DELEEUW, JACK p. 55, 88 DETTNER, PAULA p. 55, 1 37 DEVRIES, KRISTI p. 55, 137, 82, 123 DONNELLY, COLLEEN p. 55, 137, 123 DOZIER, LANA p. 55, 137, 105 DRUDGE, KIM p. 55 DURANLEAU, LARRY p. 55, 149, 155, 97 DURR, JOHN p. 55 F FASE, KEVIN p. 56, 107, 76 FILES, LARRY p. 56 FRALEY, ANGELA p. 56 FYDA, ALYSIA p. 56 FYDA, STACIE p. 56, 91 G GAILLARD, LISA p. 56, 91, 137, 162, 123 GABRIELLI, BARBARA p. 56, 137 GARLAND, DANNY p. 56, 101 GATELY, ANN p. 56, 137 GERMAN, MICHELLE p. 56 GHERGHIN, LEAH p. 56, 91 GILBERT, CHRISTINE p. 56 GLUTH, DONNA p. 56, 79, 90, 91, 137, 157, 129, 135, 123, 164 GREATHOUSE, DORIS p. 56, 137, 107 GREER, CARRIE p. 56, 129 GROSS, KENNETH p. 56 GUDORF, KIMBERLY p. 56, 1 1 1 H HALL, KATHY p.56,91, 137 HAMILTON, DAVID p. 56, 133 HAMSTRA, BROOK p. 56, 137, 107, 123 HAMSTRA, WENDY p. 56, 137, 106, 107, 141, 123, 164 HANSEN, ERIC p. 56 HARTLEY, MIMI p. 15, 56, 91 HARTMAN, WILLIAM p. 56, 149, 106, 107 HARVEY, JULIE p. 56, 91, 137, 157, 135 HASTINGS, ROBERT p. 56, 93, 167 HEIN, MORGAN p. 56, 90 HELTON, DAN p. 56 HERSHMAN, PAULA p. 56, 60, 124, 137, 111, 129, 128, 135,20, 115, 116, 127 HERSHMAN, REBECCA p. 56, 137, 107 HERUBIN, TINA p. 56, 111, 115, 116 HICHEY, DAN HIGGERSON, BRENT p. 57 HOFFMAN, MELISSA p. 57 HOLMES, JAMES p. 57 HUFF, KIM p. 4, 57, 145, 123 HUFF, MARK HURST, MICHAEL p. 57, 56, 149, 1 19 J JACKSON, JAY p. 57 JACKSON, JERRY JAMES, SHANNAN p. 57, 91, 137 JEFFERSON, CINDI p. 57, 137, 111, 115 JENESS, CHRISTOPHER p. 57, 155 JOHNSON, APRIL p. 57, 105, 104 JONES, DAVID p. 57 JONES, THOMAS p. 57 JORDAN, STACIE p. 57, 123 K KALETTA, GLENN p. 57, 83 KAMPENGA, BERNIE p. 57 KENNEDY, JAKE p. 57, 93 KINGMA, BRAD p. 57, 107, 116, 167 KIRK, CHRISTOPHER p. 57, 149, 19 KLEIN, BRIAN p.57,87, 135 KNIP, DARYL KNIP, SCOTT p. 57 KOCUR, JENNIFER p. 57 KOONTZ, JOE p. 57 KOSTELNIK, SEAN p. 57, 151, 70, 79, 97, 141, 164 KRITZ, ABE p. 57, 93 KROS, KORI p. 57, 92, 93, 159, 164 KROS, TIM p. 57, 107 KRUPA, KAREN p. 57, 93, 121 KUPIANINEN, ROY p. 57, 155, 135 L LAMAR, GARY p. 57, 71 LEACH, KERRY p. 57, 93 LECLAIRE, STEVE p. 57, 1 11 LIFFICK, TOM p. 57, 164 LOCKHART, BRIAN p. 57 LIMBARDO, KAY p. 58 LUND, PAUL p. 58, 87 M MCATEE, SEAN p. 4, 58, 1 19, 1 13, 135, 141, 20, 167 MCCOMB, JENNIFER p. 1 1, 58, 137 MCDOWELL, SCOTT p. 58, 91, 1 1 1, 129 MCELFRESH, MICHELLE P. 58, 85, 145 MABIE, RHONDA p. 57, 58, 151, 159, 19, 1 1 1, 164 MARKLAND, DEITER p. 58, 151, 164 MATHIS, JOHN p. 58, 97, 116 MILBOURN, DEWAYNE p. 58, 91 MILBOURN, DON p. 58, 90, 107 MILLIRON, LORI MISCH, SCOTT p. 58, 71 MOLDEN, SCOTT MOLDEN, SHANNON p. 58, 91 MOLINE, CINDY p. 58, 85 MOORE, MIKE p. 58 MONNIER, MARCUS p. 58 MOTYKA, BOB p. 58, 166, 167 MURRAY, MIRIUM p. 58, 137, 123 MYERS, ERIC p. 58, 135 N NAGDEMAN, CRAIG p. 58, 148, 149, 150, 1 1 1 116, 123 NEMCEK, SANDY p. 58, 146, 147, 159, 141, 123 NOWAK, KIM p. 58, 137 NUEST, TOM p. 58, 93, 107, 100 O OBARA, HAROLD p. 58 OLIVER, DAWNA p. 58, 84 ORESIK, PHYLLIS p. 58, 93, 137, 162, 1 15 HALE, ALLISON p. 56, 145 P PARKER, JENNIFER p. 58 PATRICK, BETH p. 58 PETERS, KEVIN p. 58, 162, 111 PETTET, LEANN p. 58, 91, 137 PHILLIPS, DAVID p. 58, 93 PHILLIPS, MARK p. 58, 149 PILARSKI, DIANA p. 59, 137, 1 1 1 POLLETTA, EDWARD p. 59 POLLOCK, TRESA p. 59 POST, SCOTT p. 59, 111, 113, 83, 1 1 4, 1 26, 127, 123 POSTMA, SUE p. 59, 107, 24, 20 PRICE, JOHN p. 59, 149, 162, 21, 25 PROHL, SCOTT P. 59 PURDY, KEVIN p. 59, 135 R REEL, JOHN RETZLAFF, MISSY p. 59 ROBERTS, EVERETTE p. 59 ROBINSON, CRAIG p. 59, 149, 154, 155, 1 16 ROBINSON, JEREMY p. 59, 95, 1 49 ROSSA, DENEEN p. 59, 137, 141, 164 ROSSA, DENISE p. 59, 147, 137, 159, 141, 164 RUDE, TRAVIS p. 59, 107, 135 s SAMPSON, DIANE p 59, 137 SAWYER, JULIE p. 5, 59, 111, 119, 115 SAYERS, KEVIN p. 59, 91, 151, 155, 129, 135, 164 SCHAEFER, ROBERT p. 59, 71, 18 SCHOLL, DENNIS p. 59 SEEGERS, DEAN p. 59, 107 SHADDER, KRISI p. 59, 91, 129, 127 SHAFFER, CHRIS p. 59, 149, 164 SHELHART, MARK p. 59, 93, 129, 135 SHEPHERD, TYRONE p. 59, 91, 93, 1 11, 129, 135, 127 SHIPLEY, PHIL p. 59, 129, 135 SHUPE, DOREEN SILVERTHORNE, WILLIE P. 59, 1 49 SLEGERS, BARRY p. 59, 88, 167 SNIHUROWYCZ, ANDREA p. 59, 1 37, 1 1 1 , 20 SONGER, STEPHANIE p. 59 ST. CYR, CHRISTOPHER p. 59, 149, 169 SLAKES, KEVIN p. 59 SPENDER, WAYNE p. 60 STALBAUM, JASON p. 60, 164 STANFORD, GINA STANTON, BOB p. 60, 149 STASAK, JOHN p. 60 STEINER, JUSTIN p. 60, 90, 157, 135, 20, 21, 116, 25 STEINMETZ, SANDY p. 60 STEPANEK, JOY p. 55, 60, 93, 125, 1 1 1, 129, 128, 116, 127 STEVENSON, DARREN p. 60, 149, 157 SUSNIS, GLENN p. 60, 151,1 07, 115, 164 SUTTON, ATLANTA p. 1 1 , 60, 137, 114, 115 SWANSON, SHANNON p. 60, 123 SYTSMA, DAN p. 60, 162 SYTSMA, SHERI p. 60, 151, 137 T TILEV, TODD p. 6, 60, 153, 151, 105, 155, 167 TIRB, GEORGE p. 60 TRINOSKEY, LISA p. 60, 90, 129, 126, 127 TRUMAN, ED p. 60, 1 1 1 V VALANDINGHAM, JENNIFER P. 60, 91 VANKLEY, GARY p. 60, 167 VANSCHEPEN, MIKE p. 60 w WALL, JENNIFER P. 57, 60, 137, 157, 128, 127 WALSTRA, DARLA p. 60, 91, 147, 70, 137, 159, 123 WARNER, DEE p. 60, 137, 105 WELLS, JENNY p. 60, 93, 137, 162, ‘l 1 1, 115 WENGLARZ, BILL p. 59, 60, 95 WHITMORE, TODD p. 60 WICKSTROM, MIKE WIGGS, JEFFREY p. 60 WIGGS, JENNIFER p. 60, 1 47 WIREMAN, AMY p. 60 WIREMAN, CINDI p. 60, 105, 157, 123 WIREMAN, LISA p. 60, 137 WIREMAN, MEREDITH p. 60, 1 37 WITVOET, ROB p. 60, 107 WOOD, KRISTY p. 60 WOOLEVER, JEREMY p. 60, 167 WOUDEMA, KEITH p. 60 WOUDEMA, REBECCA p. 60 z ZYLSTRA, VALERIE p. 60, 137, 159, 123 Freshmen A ALLEN, CARL p. 61, 149 ALTMAN, ALICIA p. 61 ASH, GREG p. 61, 167 B BAILEY, LEANNE p, 61, 147, 123 BANKS, NICKIp. 61, 137, 123 BARTLETT, BRADY p. 61 BATEMAN, MIKE p. 61 BEALL, BECKY p. 61, 129 BECKER, BOB p. 61 BECKMAN, JULIE p. 61, 145, 18, 1 19 BEUKEMA, DUANE p. 61, 149 BIRCH, TOM p. 61 BLAIZE, ALAN p. 61 DOBIS, NICKOLAS p. 61 BOEZEMAN, JAMIE p. 61, 145, 111 BOISSY, JOHN p, 61 BRADY, TRACY p. 61, 92, 93 BROWN, JOHN p. 65, 149, 89, 169 BROWN, MELISSA p 61, 147, 137 BRUMLEY, MELISA p. 61 BURKS, ELIZABETH p. 61, 147, 137 BURNS, GARY p. 61 c CAMBE, STEVE p. 61, 107 CEGLAREK, JOHN III p. 61, 130 CHERRY, STEVEN p. 61, 149, 164 CHRISTOS, CHRIS p. 61 COFFER, JENNY p. 61, 93, 137, 123 CONLEY, JACK CORNEIL, MALISSA p. 61 COURTNEY, MELVIN p. 61, 62 CUMMINS, TAMMI p. 61, 137 D DARMAN, KELLY p. 61 DAVIS, BRIAN p. 61, 149 DAVIS, LEE ANN p. 61 DAVIS, TRACY p. 61, 91, 147, 136, 137, 164 DEVRIES, CARL p. 61, 167 DEVRIES, TODD p, 61 DEYOUNG, JASON p. 61, 64 DEYOUNG, TINA p. 159 DOBSON, DEANNA p 61, 137, 159, 123 DOWELL, PHILLIP p. 61 DUMAS, AMY p. 61, 137 DUNN, RICKA p. 61 DEMOSS, SHANNON p, 61 E EDWARDS, MONICA p. 10, 61, 137, 159 ELISHA, KATH RYN p. 61, 137, 18, 123 ESTER, CONNIE p. 61, 111 EVERS, DONNA p. 61 F FAGEN, AMY p. 61, 65, 145, 137, 18, 123 FAGENBAUM, CHAD p. 62 FASE, VALp. 62, 137, 130 FERGUSON, DAWN p. 62, 1 37 FITZPATRICK, BRYAN p. 62, 64, 123, 169 FRANKOWSKI, TRICIA p. 62 FRUM, MICHELLE p. 62, 91 G GALANIS, JIM p. 62, 155 GALANIS, SANDY p. 62, 1 37 GANZEVELD, STEVEN p. 62, 149, 166, 167 GIBSON, DIANA p. 62 GLUTH, JOHN p. 62, 149 GOLAB, JOHN p. 62 GORMAT, KENT p. 62 GRAHAM, CHRISTOPHER p. 62 GROEN, JEFFREY p. 62, 157 H HAMSTRA, STEPHANIE p. 62, 63, 91, 107, 89, 164, 123 HANCOCK, JENNIFER p. 62, 93, 137, 129, 127 HARGROVE, STACY p. 62, 91, 137 HART, MINDY p. 62, 93, 129, 1 15, 127, 123 HASKINS, MICHELLE p. 62, 129 HEIRONIMUS, CHERYL p. 62, 147, 137, 123 HENDERSON, HEIDI p. 62, 1 37 HENDRIX, CHANTEL p. 62, 147, 137, 159, 1 1 1, 163, 164 HENKE, KIMBERLY p. 62, 93, 137, 1 19 HICKS, JASON p. 62, 111, 123 HILTON, JOHN MICHAEL p. 62, 157, 1 1 1 HOCK, ROBERT p. 62, 1 49 HOFFMAN, ANDREA p. 62, 137 HOFFMAN, DEB p. 62, 137, 20 HOFFMAN, MIKE p. 62, 151, 107, 123, 164, 165 HOLLOWAY, ALISON p. 62, 137, 159 HOOVER, JOHN p. 62 HOUSER, BRIAN HOWARD, RODNEY p. 63, 149, 155 HOWARD, STACY p. 63, 91, 147, 136, 137 HUGHES, SABRINA p. 63, 91, 164 J JACHIMCZAK, JULIE p. 63, 93 JEFFRIES, CHAD p. 6, 63, 65, 149, 123, 169 K KALUF, JEREMY p. 63 KAPER, STACY p. 63, 146, 137 KEARNEY, PEGGY p. 63, 91, 129, 20 KENNEDY, JACOB p. 63 KERKES, JEFFERY p, 63 KLEMP, SHANNON p. 63 KOLANOWSKI, JONATHAN p. 63, 169 KRAFT, DAVID p. 61, 63, 149, 107 KRUEGER, KRISTINE p. 63, 145, 137, 123 KROIT, MATTHEW p. 63 L LAFRENZ, VICKI p. 63 LAMAR, LESLEY p. 63, 1 1 1 LONADIER, SCOTT p. 63 LOTHIAN, KIMBERLY p. 63 LUCAS, PENNY p. 63 LYONS, MICHAEL p. 63, 91 M MARTIN, HOPE p. 93 MCCALLISTER, PATTY p. 63 MCDANIEL, BRIAN p. 63, 149 MCINTIRE, JEFF p. 63, 149, 157 MACKALL, JOEL p, 63 MEPPELINK, SHELLI p. 7, 63, 147, 137, 123 MESMAN, DONALD p. 63, 93, 149, 157 MIDDLETON, TODD p. 63 MILBOURN, PAMELA p, 63, 91 MISCH, KEVIN p. 63, 107, 73 MOLDEN, RACHEL p. 63 MOOLENAAR, JEFF p. 63, 1 1 1 MOORE, MICHAEL p. 64 MOORE, PAMELA p. 64 MORIN, BRIAN p. 14, 64, 135, 115 MORRISON, AMY p. 64, 137, 123 MOSS, TINA p. 64 MOTYKA, KELLY p. 64, 91 MYERS, BRENDA p. 6, 65, 64, 147, 137, 158, 159, 123, 164 MYERS, JASON p. 64 MYERS, KENNETH p. 64 N NABORS, JENNIFER p. 64 NANNENGA, STEPHANIE p. 64, 145, 137, 159 NAVARRO, MICHELLE p. 64 NELSON, DAVID p. 64, 157 NESMITH, SAM p. 64 NORWINE, PHiLLIP p. 64, 149, 89, 169 O ODLE, DAVID p, 64, 149, 155 OLEWINSKI, JASON p, 64 P PALMER, JENNIFER p. 64, 91 PATTON, MARLA p. 64 PAULEY, SHASTA p, 64, 164 PAVLOFF, STACIE p. 64, 145 PEO, JILL p. 64 PETTET, KEVIN p. 64, 149, 123, 169 PFEIFER, DUANNA p. 64 POLLETTA, RONALD p 64 PORTER, LEANNE p. 64, 137 POSEY, TERRY POSTMA, TERRI p. 15, 64, 137 R RAAB, MELISSA p. 64, 137, 107 RAHMOELLER, TROY p. 64, 1 1 1 RECKER, BRAD p. 64, 149, 169 RICHIE, KELLY p. 64 RIFFE, WILLIAM p. 64, 151, 155, 164 RISNER, ANDREA p. 65, 147, 18 RISNER, SEAN p. 65 RUDIS, ED p. 65 RYSKA, LAURA p. 65, 151, 137, 159, 1 1 1, 123, 164 S SAOFF, DAWN p. 65, 91, 164 SCHOL, CARL p 65, 93 SCHOONVELD, LANA p. 65, 137 SCHOONVELD, TIM p. 65, 149, 107 SCHUETZENHOFER, JOHN SCHUETZENHOFER, KAROLYN p. 65 SCHULTZ, CHRIS p. 65 SCHULTZ, DOUGLAS p, 65, 149, 169 SCHULTZ, ROBERT p. 65, 91 , 70 SCOTT, SHELLI p. 65, 93 SEA TEN, TARA p. 65, 93 The 1987 Kougar Pride had a press run of 525 copies. Volume 17 was printed by Herff Jones in Mont- gomery, Alabama. The sales repre- sentative was George Kingsley, Jr. The yearbook consisted of 192 pages, 32 of which were color The type style used throughout the book was Chelsea Light Italic Headlines were printed in 24 point, copy in 1 0 point, and captions in 8 point. Spot colors used in the opening were Pro- cess Cyan, HJ940, Process Yellow, Hj920, and Ultra Green, HJ354 Spot colors used in the Life section were Yellow, HJ920, Magenta, HJ830, and Blue, HJ840. Screens of 1 black were used throughout the book. Di- vision headlines were run in 30 point. The cover was designed by Doris Myers of Northlight Studio. The end- sheets were run in 10% black. The Kougar Pride is subject to a $ 1 5,000 budget. SHEPHERD, BILLY p. 65, 169 SHOWN, TAMMY p. 63, 65 SIPKEMA, MIKE p. 65, 107, 123 SMITH, GALYN p. 65, 93, 137, 129 SMITH, ROBERT p 65, 149 SMITH, SHAWN p 65 SNOWDEN, BRIAN p. 65 SOLOMEY, SHANE p. 65, 155 SONATY, RUSSEL p 65, 107, 155 STAHL, LINNETTE p. 65 STEPP, TONYA p. 65, 137, 159 STOVALL, JIM STOWERS, MICHAEL p. 65, 149, 107 SULLIVAN, LAURA p 65, 94 SULT, JERRYU p. 65 SURRENA, SHEILA p. 65. 137 SUSNIS, CELESTE p. 5, 65, 91, 151, 164 SYTSMA, BOB p 65 SYTSMA, CHARLOTTE p. 15, 65, 151, 137, 159, 123, 164 T TERBORG, DIANNA p, 66, 147, 159, 10 TILLEMA, AMY p 66, 147, 137, 164 TURNER, SHANNON p. 66 u URAN, ANN MARIE p, 66, 91. 137, 1 1 1 V VALANDINGHAM, DAN p, 66 VANSESSEN, KATHERINE p. 66 VANTRELLO, DACIA p. 66 VERPLANK, DANA p 66, 137 w WA GNER, JEN WAIT, MICHELLE p. 66 WAEN, TRACY p. 66 WALSH, JEANETTE p. 66, 93, 129, 1 15 WALSTRA, TRICIA p. 66, 1 37 WALTHER, GINA p. 66, 147, 137, 123, 164 WHITAKER, RYAN p. 66, 1 11 WHITED, ALVA p 66 WHITMORE, BRYAN p. 66, 123, 169 WICKSTROM, MICHAEL WIERS, TRICIA p. 66, 147, 137, 159, 164 W1GGS, CRAIG p 66, 149 WILSON, SHELLY p 66, 9 1 , 128, 127 WINKLER, WAYNE p 66 WIREMAN, GREG p. 66 WIREMAN, J.R. p. 66, 91 WIREMAN, LORRA p. 66, 137 WIREMAN, SAM p. 66, 107, 24, 99, 167 WOLF, JERRY p 66, 91 WOOD, JOSHUA p. 66 WOOL WINE, SARAH p. 66, 91 WOUDEMA, AMANDA p. 66, 137 WRAY, JIMMIE M. WRIGHT, GLADYS p. 66 Y YANKEY, DAWN p 66, 1 45 YODER, JOEL p. 66, 149, 169 Index 173 fter school jobs ore essential to the monetary life f the 20th century teens. A job at McDonald ' s lakes the difference between plain pocket and uess jeans for senior Shelley Kaluf. For Sale: A 1970 school in the Valley. 45 rooms, very large kitchen and cafeteria, roomy gym, plen ty of parking space. Good condition and rea- sonable. Call 956-3143. Prove it! , says Senior Mike Mackiewicz when told that he didn ' t have an official KVHS senior mug. 174 Ads Division Senior Mat Kremke busily counts out the exact change for his customers at Cinnobon, one of the many new stores in the mall. Being an assistant is a lot more than just running errands. For Senior Myles Debshaw the job re- quires certain carpentry skills, including assem- bling Mrs. Crosby ' s new desk. Sophomore Jodi Crane and Senior Nicole Scubelek busily count quarters, dimes, and nickels from the Quill Scroll candy sale which netted $2,000 Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Parker, Superintendent Webdell, and board members listen to the Journal- ism proposal on getting financial support for new equipment. Ads Division 175 11421 North 1200 West, DeMotte, IN 46310 Ph. (219) 987-2310 CONGRATULATIONS! CLASS OF 87 THE PARABLE OF THE HOT DOG There was a man who lived by the side of the road. And he sold Hot Dogs. He was hard of hearing so he had no radio. He hacb trouble with his eyes so he read no newspapers, nor did he watch television. But he sold good Hot Dogs. 1 He put signs on the highway telling how good they were. He stood on the side of the road and cried Buy a Hot Dog, Mister ?” And people bought. He increased his meat and bun orders. He bought a bigger stove to take care of his trade. He finally got his son home from college to help him. But then, something happened . . . His son said, Father , haven’t you been reading the newspapers? There’s a big depression on. The European situation is terrible, the domestic situa- tion is worse. Everything is going to pot. ” Thereupon the father thought, Well, my son’s been to college, he reads the newspapers, he listens to the radio, he watches the television and he ought to know. ” So the father cut down on his meat and bun orders, took down his advertising signs, and no longer bothered to stand out on the highway to sell his Hot Dogs. And his Hot Dog sales fell almost overnight. You’re right, son,” the father said to the boy. We certainly are in the middle of a great depres- sion. 176 Ads Class BEST OF LUCK Sincerely John A. Lovasko Hammond Studio: 845-5 120 Whiting Studio: 659-2042 Lovasko Studios are Proud to be chosen your Official School Photographer. $ mm T Indiana ' s Comprehensive Junior College Vincennes University Working for YOUR future! Ads 1 77 178 Ads c2)e yPiotte estate an. 24 HOUR AUTOMATIC TELLER SER VICE Member CALL 987-4141 FDIC Plaza Branch 987-3150 210 S. Halleck DeMotte, IN STATE BANK OF RENSSELAER Wheatfield Branch 956-3116 DeMotte Branch 987 - 55 1 1 DeMOTTE it: r STEINKE ' S K. V. Chapel Rensselaer 956-4211 886-5151 CONGRA TULA TIONS SENIORS! Ads 179 Dr. Roy Kingma A NEW PLACE FOR OUR OLD FRIENDS! DeMotte Physicians (2 I 9)987-358 1 MILLING CO.INC Home of =ACT!0N Feeds CARHARTT INSULATED COVERALLS HOODED SWEATSHIRTS BELSTRA MILLING CO. INC. CONGRA TULA TINS! TO THE CLASS OF KAPER BUILDING MATERIAL, INC. (2 1 9) 987-278 1 START BUILDING YOUR GRADUA TION DREAMS HERE! MARTI ' S PLACE AT RAMSEY ' S LANDING L.P. GAS AND MAJOR APPLIANCES DeMotte Plaza ( 219 ) 987-2461 i«3 appliances Northwest Notional Ranh CIRRUS Northwest National Ranh Rensselaer Remington 866-7121 261-2161 Kankakee Valley 987-5812 Member FDIC Paid PA TZ ' S GROCER Y OPEN 24 HOURS Hebron, In. 996-242 1 TODD-HUGHES i FUNERAL HOME DeMotte, Ind. 987-2323 STAN R. COOPRIDER Moolenaor-Hughes JjSM Lown Core a 11 V 987-2325 nw 182 Ads FIELDHOUSE FORD DeMotte, In. 987-2500 LEESTMA MEDICAL Dry Cleaning flnd CLINIC Laundry 417 Halleck St. DeMotte 987-2641 Lake Holiday Medical Center Roselawn 345-4843 Ads 1 83 M W DOZING and TRUCKING R.R. I Box 325 Wheatfield, Ind. 956-3832 nv COMMERCIAL mJH residential |0J EXCAVATING ditching TRUCKING SEPTICS I fvp ■v V EM i lx ] .. y A vi I jv r PIZZA KING Hillside Shopping Center DeMotte, Ind. 987-2622 GOOD LUCK SENIORS!!! 184 Ads FARMER ' S NA TIONAL BANK Sculley Square Branch Wheatfield, In. 956-3132 Member FDIC KEENER REPAIRS INC. Cummins Detroit Mack 987-4640 Ads 185 ORSBURN ' S SERVICE 332 South Halleck St.— DeMotte, IN r ' I STATE FARM INSURANCE ROD HUBER Agent Off.: (219) 987-4437P.O. Box 426, 228 S. Halleck Res.: (2 1 9) 956-3789 DeMotte, Indiana 463 1 0 MARYANN ' S VIENNA Authentic Mexican Foods Vienna Beff Hot Dogs Polish Sausage Hillside Shopping Center 987-4470 West DeMotte Monday Thru Friday: 9 am to 5 pm Saturday 9 am to 2 pm 7 V AI TSj Carry out Delivery Dining (Highland Schereville Open 7 Days Week fanqel s CP, izzena ancjei 8 Jtesiaurani Downtown Highland 2833 Highway Ave. Open For Lunch Phone 923-4900 Schereville Scherwood Lake Plaza 2120 Wicker Ave. Phone 322-3040 KENTLAND BANK ROSELAWN BRANCH Wishes The 1987 Graduates The BEST of Luck! fagen Pharmacy ; AND HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT AT NINE LOCATIONS 186 Ads HAMSTRA BUILDERS , INC. R.R. 3 Box 25 Wheatfield In. 956-3 1 1 1 Congratulations to the class of 1987! WIERS CHEVROLET DeMotte, in. 463 iO 987-5555 TERBORG BROTHERS % Royal Crown Cola 987-3785 Tjf DeMotte, In. BajlV Pliptograplj Studio Distinctive Senior Portraits 201 South Front Street Rensselaer, Indiana 47978 (219) 866-2177 Dr. Larry G. Sayre -INC- Optometrist 6 1 0 N. Halleck Street Lakeview Square P.O. Box 520 946 S. Court Street DeMotte, Indiana 46310 Crown Point, Indiana 46307 Phone (2 1 9) 987-3 191 Phone (2 1 9) 663-2056 DeMotte Carpet Decorating Paint-Wallpaper-Hardwood-Ceramic-Tile LAKE W MICHAEL KOOISTRA HOLD A Y Owner (219) 987 4941 MANOR 214 N. Halleck St. DeMotte, In. 46310 Serving Our Senior Citizens Ads 187 CAR QUEST « PROSPECT AUTO SUPPLY PARTS AND SUPPLIES FOR ALL CARS ELECTRICAL AND MACHINE SHOP SERVICE DeMotte, In. 987-4242 P „ OSCRAAF ' ' j 704- 14th St. S.E. — DeMotte (219) 987-5515 Air Conditioners ' Furnaces Humidifiers Gutters Installed — Replaced — Repaired Stowers — Sons Meats Groc. Produce Freezer Beef Cut Weekly Wheatfield 956-341 1 HOME TOWN REALTY 310 North Halleck DeMotte. Indiana 46310 Business (219) 967-5456 Residence (219) 987-2239 MARY ANN VAN SOEST. CRS Owner-Broker-Licensed Appraiser Beet) Otllce Independently Owned end Operated Gas Stop DeMotte 987-261 1 Walstra Trucking DeMotte, Ind. 987-3300 Friend Of The Family Your Eye Doctor j? (| ? l 2 nes (219)987-5287 Hours By Appointment JIM TIEMENS TINDERBOX INC. HEATING COOLING BUILDING MAINTENANCE 987-4001 DEMOTTE IN 46310 l 987-2107 J Snyder ' s Service Center Complete Auto Care 987-2921 800 1 5h St. S.E. DeMotte rVade SXfa wtty- a daut J fS-44S0 MOM ' S PLACE 401 S. Main Kouts, In 46347 Our Original Pizza — Sandwiches Robert Diana Carichoff (219) 766-3877 Bridge Vu 1 Dinner Theatre v °lpo 462-3107 LA PATKIN’S PROUD CHiCK-INN P.O. Box 369 Whecii ' ield, IN 46392 (219) 956 “3110 Compliments of: Richard O. Kallenbach Jasper County Prosecutor Eenigenburg ' s Produce Garden Center 334 N. Halleck, DeMotte (219) 987-5704 Helen ' s Place Hairstyling Shop 3030 Hatteras Ct. Roselawn Woods DeMotte, Ind. 46310 Owner — Helen Espitia 345-5362 VALLEY MOTORS Clean Used Cars Trucks South Curve in DeMotte 987-DEAL Home: 987-2693 Matt Musch Ron Musch ’’’SpPHp o (Zf . (rroro STfc t tcA Boarding)Bathing — All Breed Grooming Bonnie Henson (DeMotte-Virgie Area) Phone: 866-4272 Fair Oaks, Indiana Patterson ' s Garage j!5S) R.R. 5 Box 67 DeMotte, Ind. Phone: (2 1 9) 987-3800 • As ft., Rensselaer, In. always first quality ® 866-3044 Shear Magic Hairstyling Sculley Square Plaza 956-3484 PATTERNS • NOTIONS • FABRIC • WEDDINGS CUSTOM SEWING • SEWING CLASSES . The Fabric Barn, Inc. DeMOTTE PLAZA ' ' L 5 (-vp ' 0 327 N. Halleck • DeMotte, IN 46310 (219)987-5867 DUa, 2. 2raL, 2.2.S. (219) 769-0744 Merriville, Indiana Patrons DeMotte Floral Shop Say It With Flowers! Holley ' s 987-5400 St. Cecilia Congratulations! Kouts Ready Mix (219)766-3656 Pat Seegers Venture Travel 813 S. Halleck P.O. Box 248 DeMotte, IN 46310 Bus: 987-2813 Res: 956-3437 Henrichs Body Shop R.R. 5 Box 87 — Phone 987-2357 DEMOTTE, INDIANA 46310 l iyd l Res: 219 987-4943 ° : mmTh 2728 Realty the Kankakee Valley post-news H R BLOCK ' 987-4700 Evers ’ Berry and Vegetable Farm Lloyd 5r Audrey Nordstrom 133-iO ' VOW DeMotte. Indiana d( ' 310 Grube construction 987-3114 Ace Hardware DeMotte 987-3171 Wheat field Beauty Cottage Wheatfield 956-3114 Moolenaar Florist Garden Center 817 N. Halleck DeMotte 1 90 Ads AA BUILDERS , INC. co a, P.O. Box 4 DeMotte, Indiana 46310 residential 219 987-4726 commercial DEMOTTE 41, M. Halleck S viTTS DeM K,r° Howard ' s Body Shop Our Expert Service is no Accident. 1310 East Division Rd. DeMotte, Indiana 46310 Phone: 987-3944 Gene ' s Floor Wall Covering 987-2525 Bob ' s Hair port DeMotte 987-43 1 3 SHRADER ' S INC Giant Tire Specialist 3098 East Ridge Lake Station, Indiana 46405 Tel: (219)962-5474 (219)883-5050 (219)883-5051 Free Estimates Open 24 hrs. CJ ' S GAS SERVICE 938-4210 HAR.A 987 4213 MkIPBBLS— Radtke ' s Garage TRANSMISSION p q g ox 244 General Repairs DeMotte, Indiana 46310 Donny Radtke 219 987-2608 ART WORKS i!r Jr S. Halleck n ; DeMotte YfA 987-5874 Jonkman Garage DeMotte 987-4747 DREES ASSOCIATES Tax and Accounting DeMotte 987-2929 987-2984 Ginger ' s Hallmark CMeleflora Floral Shop Cl 1Q«A T«Wlnn In. . Snip-N-Curl 987-4400 DeMotte, IN Van Keppel DISPfiTCMCD Supply Co. 219 987-2811 Bo vender son T PONTIAC me. 1510 North Main Street 219 663-0868 Crown Point, Indiana 46307 219 769-3050 Ads 191 Creativity Dominates Kougar Pride As Hessling Reaches For Freedom What a year this has been. Frustration was the theme of the staff the first few months of school. It seemed no mater how much we worked, nothing got done. Snow days added to our frustra- tions as we were snowed in at home while our uncompleted pages were at school. But have no fear, deadlines were met as staff members gave their all to produce the best book ever. Lori and Mary Ellen did an outstand- ing job on the senior and life sections. They set the pace for the whole year- book by creating new and exciting ways to carry out the theme. Tracee came in second semester to lend a helping hand to Lori and Mary Ellen. Myles, Mat, and Kelly have my ut- most gratitude for breathing some life into the academic section. Their use of the computer graphics will probably be a trend setter. The club section was the best it ' s ever been. Jennifer, Laura, and Janet outdid themselves on designing a layout that would minimize the size of the club photo — Thanks! The mug section was improved by the hard work put into it by Nicole and Mary. Many a night Nicole was here try- ing to complete the student features which I had required. Three cheers for Kelly and Rhonda for someone finally used a four column lay- out. The score boards and band-aids were great ideas too. Alta didn ' t get any phone calls from bill collectors and created a fantastic advertising section by giving her all. I along with the rest of the staff, am sure, would like to express the deepest amount of appreciation to our year- book representative, George Kingsley, for his help in designing a new Kougar Pride. May all your SPORTS ILLUSTRAT- ED dreams come true. We would also like to thank Doris Myers for taking my interpretation of the theme and turning our cover into a masterpiece. And most of all we want to thank Mrs. Crosby. Who knows how she did it, but her crash course in layout and design paid off. Thanks for always coming up with great captions, headlines, copy and whatever else we needed. Big thanks come in small packages is definitely of petite junior T racee Shepherd. T racee joine staff after first semester and added a lot of and creative ideas to the life section. Senior Julie Hessling takes a quick breather be- tween first semesters ' 92 page deadline and sec- ond semesters ' 100 page deadline frenzy. You don ' t really appreciate the book until you do it yourself stated the petite, perky senior. Kougar Pride staff: J. Bewick, K. Smith, M. Kremke, M. Debshaw, A. Williams, J. Hessling, T. Shepherd, J. Perry, L. Fagen, K. Myers, M.E. Beata, N. Scubelek, R. Hart, M. Owens. (Not picutred Laura Mochan) 1 92 Closing