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

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Coach Carlson leads the Varsity team in prayer. Victory Rules Kougar Country Spirit filled the fans as they cheered the mighty Gridders on to a victorious 21-0 Homecoming game against the Lake Station Eagles, Jeff Martin stated “It was great winning Homecoming my sen- ior year. We haven’t won it in the last few years. The emotion was especially high because it was against one of the conference rivals.” The game was really high for Randy Denton, Jeff Martin, and Andy Harper who all scored touchdowns in the gridder contest. Preceding Homecoming was the fun-filled Spirit Week. Monday was concert T-shirt and hat day. Tuesday was plaid and polka-Dot day. Wednes- day was Spuds and Shades Day and Thursday was Jersey and Tag Day. Thursday night, Oct. 8, was the traditional Bon- fire and Powder Puff game. The ladies hit the field with the Seniors quickly overpowering the Juniors: 30-12. Friday was Red and White Day. Varsity players went all out to build spirit at the pep ses- sion. Seniors Brian Exton, Tim Howard, Jim Kelly, Jeff Pettet and Denny Uhrhammer competed for the title of Miss Homely. Brian Exton received the honor by gaining the most student applause. At the Homecoming game Senior Carla Hittle was crowned 1987 Homecoming Queen. Her es- cort was Doug Meyers. The rest of the Court con- sisted of: Seniors; Kelli Andree and Robb Walstra, Toni Whitaker and Mark Orsburn, Tracey Hunter and Troy Pendergrass; Juniors, Allison Hale and Todd Tiley; Sophomores, Amy Fagen and Sam Wireman; Freshmen, Angel Condes and Jeff Sytsma. After the game, students jammed to the turnta- ble of TNT in the cafeteria from 9:30-1 1:30. Homecoming

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At ITI, Indiana Teen Institute, Craig Nagde- man Walks Like An Egyptian at the end of his week stay at DePauw University. On their trip to the wild west, Darla and Kristi Walstra encounter adventure and excitement in Arizona. While walking on the hot sand of the Grand Canyon, they saw exotic desert flowers and colorful lizards. Through years of practice and dedication, the thrills of BMX stunts are displayed In the Pizza Hut parking lot by Bryan Fitzpatrick and Jason DeYoung. (Above left)ln July the mercury hits 90° and people flock to the beach. Mike Maxey and Tim Burks prepared to catch a few rays at the Dunes Being the gentleman that he is, Jeff Martin protects Brenda Myers after she beat Marv Toppen in a game of miniature golf at Wrights Barnyard. Summer SUMMER OF ’87

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The 1 987 Homecoming Court: Candidates Amy Fagen, Toni Whitaker, Carla Hittle, Kelli Andree, Tracey Hunter, Allison Hale, Angel Condes. Escorts Sammy Wireman, Mark Ors- burn, Doug Myers, Robb Walstra, Troy Pendergrass, Todd Tilev, Jeft Sytsma (Below left) All eyes are bestowed on Carla Hittle as Mr Metzger places the crown. Carla ' s escort, Doug Myers, shared the glory. Trading their pants for skirts, Brian Towner, Steve Musch, Linclon Misch, Ralph Kenning, Byron Irvine, Scott Musch, and Randy Johnson cheer the Senior girls to a 30 : 1 2 Pow- derpuff victory. As the sun sets, and the Powderpuff game approaches, chants of one, two, three, four,” are heard by Junior Powderpuffers. Receiver Tina Herubin thought, I don’t need to stretch. I’m ready to blow those Seniors away!” 1 1 Homecoming HOMECOMING