Kouts High School - Kostang Yearbook (Kouts, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1976 volume:

'Dedication Dear Mom and Dad, Your love gave us life Your strength gave us security Your discipline gave us self control Your faith in us kept us going. Class of '76 ’ll m INC-2 Education: the utmost goal of the 28 member faculty of Kouts High School. The staff has changed from 8 members of 1947 (according to volume one of the Kostang) to 28 teachers of 1975-76. Even though the size of the '47 staff differs from that of the '76 staff, both had the same main goal - ed- ucation of their students. Besides the size of the staff changing, curricula and classrooms have also changed. New curricula has derived from old and classroom techniques have developed from necessity Constant changes have been made by an unrelent- ing faculty with hope of providing a better education to the student body. Zeactiers Zell favorite Person, Event of U.S. Mi story High school faculty members were asked to give an opinion of who is their favorite historical figure or what was the most important historical event. Mr. Paul Rommelmann (A) wrote, One of the most im- portant events in American history was the framing of the U.S. Constitution by the Constitutional Convention in 1787. This constitution brought orderly govern- ment to a chaotic situation, established a workable republic which has endured many crisis, and has been adaptable as the composition of our country has changed greatly between its founding and its Bicenten- nial. Mr. James Rose's (B) favorite person is Harry S. Truman. He likes his philosophy. Other persons pictured are: C. Carl Hefner, trustee; D. Calvin Wil- lit, Supt.; E. Rose Wallace, Vera Nuest, and Shirley Kneifel, secretaries. The signing of the Declaration, responded Mrs. Elizabeth Adams (D). This committed the colonies . Once signed there was no turning back. Miss Debbie Brobeck (E) said that because David Sarnoff pioneered in radio and TV, she regards him as in- fluential. Because he was a staunch supporter of the mari- gold for the national flower, Mr. Dick Briars (H) selected Everett M. Dirksen. The staff felt this was because most marigolds are gold and that's for KHS! ‘Declaration of Independence, Important to Mrs. Sally Cunningham (A) is the Wo- men's Suffrage which has afforded women the right to vote and hold a job. Miss Jane Dittmer (B) relates to the introduction of commercial computers to the life-style of each American. . . What this can lead to, she ad- mits, staggers my imagination. •'The Civil War and the events leading up to it be- cause it meant equality for all men, responded Mr. Ed Drazer (C). He favors Abe Lincoln because he was a common type man who represented the needs of every- one. Mrs. Mary Drazer (D) also claims Abraham Lincoln Abe jCincoIn Popular Choices is my favorite. Ever since I attended a one-room school 1 have read everything available concerning the self-made man. To Mrs. Jane Elder (E) the most important histori- cal event was the signing of the Declaration of Indepen- dence---since it started the ball rolling for our country. Thomas Edison is Mr. Duane Gesse's favorite person Because of his many inventions—he was not afraid of making a mistake. Mr. Bill Godecke (G) admires Ben Franklin because of his versatility—such as ambassador, his experimentations and being an all around great states- man. Molly Pitcher, answered Miss Debi lllgenfritz(H). She was a heroine of the Revolutionary War and I admire her because she was a woman who did something about her belief. Very few people realize that her efforts were instrumental in defeating the British in Pennsylvania. Concise and to the point, Mr. Bob Geisler (I) re- sponded prohibitioni' as the most important event. Most important to Mr. Bob Good (J) is John Philip Sousa for his contribution to American music and Leonard Bern- stein for his tremendous contribution (by way of original composition) and leadership on the field of all facets of music. Holding together her image, Miss Sally Kepner (K) said, the most important historical event occured April 10, 1849, with the invention of the safety pin by Walter Hunt. The modesty and pride of people all over the world have been pinned together thanks to Mr. Hunt's ingenuity. Selections as Varied as the faculty ... ( i . |,, , _ The Boston Tea Party lyWUillO y [(irk : replied Mr. Les Lloyd (A). This event demonstrated that Americans insist on fair representation in their government.... American voters today should likewise demand sound and fair government repre- sentation. Mr. John McDaniel (B) feels George Washington is most important because he led the founders of the country. Appealing to Mr. Alex Mclntire (C) is Gen. Rob- ert E. Lee due to his decisiveness in adverse condi- tions. I refer not only to his military campaigns, but also his choices of allegiance and his wisdom regard- ing defeat. Because Miss Linda Moses (D) would like to have been a pioneer woman on a wagon train, she selected the great migration westward. ... The spiritual, moral and intellectual edu- cation of individuals. Without such the 'big' event would not have happened--'great' individuals would not have arisen among the common people and the governmental, economic, scientific and cultural development of the United States would not have occured, says Mr. John Murray (E). Because he was concerned that the average per- son in the U, S. be able to afford transportation, Mr. Jim Stone (F) chose, Henry Ford. The person whom I have chosen is Justice John Marshall Harlan I, who served on the Supreme Court for 34 years. He was on the bench from 1877-1911 and was a man ahead of his times, which is reflected and denoted in most of his decisions and his dissents. Many of his views were considered far-fetched but have be- come a reality in the 20th century. An example of this is from his dissent in the case of Plessy v. Fergu- son, (1896), a case for equality . . . In view of the Constitution, in the eye of the law, there is in this country no superior, dominant, ruling class of citi- zens. There is no caste here. Our Constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among the law. The humblest is the peer of the most powerful. The law regards man as man, and takes no account of his surroundings or of his color when his civil rights as guaranteed by the Supreme Law of the land are involved.1 Needless to say if this viewpoint would have been accepted in his day, problems today dealing with rights and equalities of all individuals would be a reality and not a goal which we are still striving to achieve, answered Mr. Jim Power (G). Current history commands I say Eleanor Roosevelt, says Ms. Sally Sloan (H). ,rHowever, to be more relevant to the re- volutionary period I will choose Abigail Adams. Mrs. Adams fre- quently asked her husband to free (liberate) not only men from ig- norance and oppression, but also women ... for the country. Oct. 2, 1895, declared Mr. Bill Oates (I). On that date Groucho Marx was born to save America from doldrums. Relating on a more personal basis, Mr. John Pflum (J) select- ed Abe Lincoln because of his own HI. background. Abe Lincoln is an example of Ameri- can democracy. ... the settlement of the frontier, claims Mrs. Darlene Wieland (K). The courage, re- sourcefulness, and tenacity shown by the men and women who went west; have had an im- portant part in shaping our national character. Rounding Out Routs’ Educational goals A. Working in reading achievement with ele- mentary students is Mrs. Peg Chael. B. First testing students in speech and hearing, Miss Susan Horn then works with them individually as needed. C. School nurse, Mrs. Jane Eick, gives a Mantoux test to a young student. D. Mr. Joe Jarmula, PVE, says In my opinion one the most important events . . . was the freeing of the slaves. The first slave emancipated was Elizabeth Freeman, owned by Col. Ashley of Mass. Mrs. Ashley tired to strike her sister with a hot poker, the slave interfered and was struck instead . . . Elizabeth Freeman ran away and upon her cap- ture she was defended by Judge Theodore Sedgwick at her trial. She was granted her freedom in 1780. Keeping School, Population in Work ing Order JANITORS: Bob Carichoff, Wilford Oyer, Howard Martin, and Bill Simons. BUS DRIVERS: L. to R.; Eldon Birky, Vic Martin, Don Gingerich, Evelyn Oswald, Ray Hall, Ernest DeWitt. COOKS: Helen Olsen, Mary Upton, Joan Jancovich, Virginia Cannon, Dorothy Mast. The student body as Kouts is ever-increasing and changing. This year, however, was perhaps the big- gest change of all when on October 8 parents returned to the classroom for S.W.A.P. day. Switch with a parent permitted visitors to see and participate in everyday classroom activities. The ’new' students were observed rushing to class with their younger colleagues and for the most part doing it in three minutes. Jt is our privilege to profit by the experience of others, but we must live our own life, face the trials, and gain the victory alone. MARY ARNOLD Color my world with hopes of loving you. RONALD BIRKY Smile! You're in Kouts (High) School. BRYAN BROWN No man can lose what he never had. PAULINE CAIRNS Each day we live, we learn more how to love. MIKE CITES Although we may go our separate ways, I will always be your friend. HAwrh ? 'ese nfed h The 0.ssof7fc Oct 17 IS 7 !V)p. w. __________ A. Drama enthusiast Marla Malcolm shares her experi- ences of a summer workshop in an early fall student as- sembly. B. Students in Mr. Pflum's physics class work out solu- tions together. Maryjoan Panuska and Tom O'Day discuss the day's assignment. C. Hey, Mo, wake up! They just said something about not having late dates on Tuesday. Was Dennis Morgan posing for the camera? CAROL CONNER Life is what you make it. ANNE DWORNIK To love is to place our happiness in the happiness of another. LYNETTE FOX In a series of tomorrows, I hope to touch the op- portunities that face us. 1 APRIL GEISLER 'For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Rom. 10:13 JEFF FRITZ May God grant you grace to: 'love thy neighbor as thyself' - Matt. 22:39 ROMONA HALE For your thoughts are not my thoughts, neither are your ways my ways. SENIORS 19 White Rose Selected by Seniors K?Jt£ MICHAEL HALUWELL I have yet to be bored by someone paying me a compliment. KENT JARNECKE Remember a fight is tem- porary, but a friend is forever. DENNIS HATHAWAY Don't be afraid to help someone; you might need help sometime. 1 JANET KIMMEL Memories of the past are like a diary that we all carry within us. PEGGY HOSTETLER He that takes but never gives may last for years, but never lives. JON HUDSON Do what you want, feel good . . . take the moment, experience all there is . . . SENIORS 20 A. Labor Day festivities cele- brating the beginning of the Bicentennial included a parade. KHS Band made a pre-beg in- ning-of-school appearance with Kris Miller and Linda Weaver bearing its banner. B. Using his expertise in the audio, Jon Hudson aides Mr. Mclntire in AV. DEBBIE LAMPL The world is like a fruit- cake, it wouldn't be complete without a few nuts. BECKY LATHROP Teach me the way to go, for to you I lift up my soul. DONNA LAUER There can be no rainbow without a cloud and a storm DIANE LEDFORD Happiness is like a butter- fly. MELODY LEHMAN The greatest tragedy in this world is not death, but that men cease to love. NILA LIPPERT Most of the shadows of life are caused by stand- ing in one's own sun- shine. MARLA MALCOLM I reach out, not to grasp life, but so life can grasp me. MAT MAUL In idle wished, fools supinely stay. SENIORS 21 Robes Will Re Scarlet Red, Navy Blue A. Hamming it up for the camera (or was it the photogra- pher? ), Scott Pumroy had been chatting with Bruce Schoon while awaiting the bell. B. Perhaps on the last leg of his high school cross-country ca- reer, Mat Maul will nonetheless be remembered by all the CC members who follow. C. Being Kostang business manager isn't as easy as it looks-- ask Jeff Fritz whose face is full of consternation. KRIS MILLER Be careful where you park in life, someone always finds you! iSol ROBERT MILLER Life is never so bad it can't get worse or so good it can't get better. KIM MINTON There is a silence, born of love which expresses everything. XL’ JILL NUEST Lord, Thou knowest all things; Thou knowest that I love Thee. mo DENNIS MORGART Everything happens to everybody sooner or later if there is enough time. ] JOHN OBERHOLZER If you sit in a garbage can long enough, you be- gin to smell like one. SENIORS 22 -ft (ind rc Ia55pian 5 c of ft 2 cci OK TOM O'DAY In order for the man to be happy he must give out happiness himself. MARYJOAN PANUSKA My interest is in the fu- ture--I'm going to spend the rest of my life there. PAT PULLINS The Lord is my shepherd . . . He leadth me to green pastures. He'll lead you, too. ROY SCOTT PUMROY Today is the first day of the rest of our lives. 7 BARRY RISINGER In this world you can do as you please if you please as you do. SHARON SARTA IN When all the world seems to pass you by, God has his arms wide open. SENIORS 23 BRUCE SCHOON Always Remember! Live life the way you think is best, not for someone else. Seniors Celebrate Commencement, Bicentennial ’76 A. The Senior Class tried for a 3-year winning record, and while their float was 'dyn-o-mite,' it seems the sophomore class may have made an early inheritance from the class of '76 when it comes to float making. B. Business ed courses are valuable to future job seekers. Melody Lehman looks very professional at the typewriter. C. The seniors really hate to go, but the gloom on these senior faces will change to pride and delight on commencement day. 3 MARGIE SINN You never really appre- ciate something until it s gone. CRAIG SNYDER One man is no man at all. TAMMY SOMMERS Friends are a reflection of what we wish ourselves to be. DONNA SPANGLER It's not how much we have, but how much we enjoy that makes hap- piness. TAMMY TABLER Wisdom is good with an inheritance, an advant- age to those who see the sun. SENIORS-24 KATHLEEN WENCERD Hope for the best, be pre- pared for the worst, take what comes with a smile. SENIORS 25 CAROLYN WITKOWSKI I won't defer my love nor neglect it, for ii I wait . . . tomorrow'll never come. LINDA WEAVER Happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice. ■ K ... DAVE TRATEBAS Prejudice is in the ignor- ance of man. GAIL VITOUX He who lies will not escape. Senior ARNOLD, MARY LOIS National Honor Society 3,4; FRA 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2 BIRKY, CHARLENE KAY Office Aid 3; Dramatics 3; Class Offices (Pres. 2); Girls Basketball 1, 2, 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Pep Club 1.2, 3, (Sec. 4); Choir pian- ist 1,2, 3,4; GAA 1,2, 3,4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, (Pres. 4); Volleyball 1,2, 3,4; Swing Choir 2, 3; BIRKY, ROND., Office Aid 1, 2, 3, 4 A. V. St aff 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3,4; Track 1, 2, 3,4; Baseball 1.2, 3,4; FFA 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Choir 3,4; Student Council 1, 2; 4-H 11 yrs. BROWN, BRYAN W., Intramurals 3, 4; CAIRNS, PAULINE A., Class Offices (Sec. 1, 2); Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Choir 3; Student Council 3; CITES, MICHAEL DAVID Dramatics 2; Track 1; Intra- murals 4; ICT 1; VICA 1 CONNER, CAROL-LYNN HELEN FEA 3; FHA (Rec. chairman 1, 2, 3,4;) Choir 2; I FRITZ, JEFFREY H. A. V. Staff 1, 2,3,4; Dramas ics , 4; Basketball 1; Natio al Honor Society 3,4; FEA (treas. 4); Pep Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook (Bus. Mgr. 4) Boys State Delegate; Presidential Classroom for Young Americans; GEISLER, APRIL L. FHA 3; Choir 2, 3,4; GAA 2; HALE, ROMONA L. Office Aid 2; Dramatics 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; f FHA 1, 2; Science Club 1, 2, 3$ Band 1,2; GAA 3,4; HALLIWELL, MICHAEL SHAWN Library Aid 4; A. V. Staff 4; ■ Dramatics 3,4; Basketball 1, ■ 2, 3,4; Cross Country 3; Pep V Club Honorary Member 1, 2, 3,4; Student Council 4; Foot- ball 1,2; ATHAWAY, DENNIS W. Dramatics 3,4; Basketball 1, 2,4; Cross Country 4; Track 4; Baseball 1,2; Intramurals I 3; HOSTETLER, PEGGY SUE Dramatics 3,4; Track 2,3,4; FEA 3,4; Pep Club 1,2; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Choir 1; Science Club 1,2,3, (Sec. 4); Year- J k3, 4; GAA 1,2, 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 2; B I DWORNIK, ANNE M. A.V. Staff 3; Dramatics (Make-up 3,4); Track 2; FEA 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Science Club 1,2; GAA 1,2, 3,4; Stu- dent Council 2; Volleyballll, 2, 3; Hebron Intensive Lab 4; FOX, LYNETTE MARIE Dramatics 3,4; Basketball 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4; Cheer- leader 1,2,3, (Captain 4); Science Club 1, 2; Choir 1, 2, 3,4; Yearbook 3,4; GAA 1,2,3, (Pres. 4); Student Council 1,2, (Treas. 4); Volleyball 3,4; 4-H 6 yrs. HUDSON, JON D. Cross Country 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1,2, 3; Intramurals 2, 3; Band 1,2, 3, 4. JARNECKE, KENT D. Dramatics 3,4; Student Council 1; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Valpo Vocational 3,4; VICA 3,4; KIMMEL, JANET L. FHA 3; Pep Club 1; Science Club 2; Choir 1,2, 3,4; GAA 2, 3,4; Volleyball 1,2; 4-H 1 yr.; LAMPL, DEBBIE LYNN Dramatics 3,4; Track 2; National Honor Society 3, (Sec. 4); FI IA 2,3, (Pres. 4); Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Choir 1,2, 3,4; GAA 2, 3,4; Girls State Delegate; Swing Choir 3, 4; LATHROP, BECKY A. Dramatics 3,4; Class Offices (Sc C. 4); National Honor Society 3,4; FHA 1, 2, 3, (V. Pres. 4); Pep Club 1, 2; Sci- ence Club 2; Choir 2; Student Council 4; LAUER, DONNA ROSE Basketball 2, 3; National Honor Society 3, (V. Pres. 4); Pep Club 1,2,3, (Treas. 4); Choir 1, 2, 3,4; GAA 1, 2, (V. Pres. 3), 4; Student Council 1,2,3, 4; LEDFORD, DIANE Y. FHA 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1; Sci- ence Club 1, 2, (Sec. 3)4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; LEHMAN, MELODY A. Office Aid 2; Track 1; FFA 4; FHA 4; Choir 1, 2; LIPPERT, NILA JANE A.V. Staff 3; Dramatics 3,4; Class Offices (Sec. 1), (Treas. 2, 3); Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, (V. Pres. 3), (Pres. 4); Band 1,2, 3,4; Drum Majorette 3,4; Choir 4; GAA 1,2, (Treas. 3), 4; Student Council 1,2,3, (V. Pres. 4); Volleyball 1, 2, 3,4; 4-H 9 yrs. MALCOLM, MARLA KAY Dramatics 3,4; FEA 4; FHA 1,2,4; Science Club 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; MAUL, GEORGE MATHEW Dramatics 3,4; Class Offices (V. Pres. 4); Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Cross Country 3,4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3; MILLER, KRISTINE C. Dramatics 3,4; Basketball Pep Club 1,2; Science Cludfl 1,2; Band 1, 2.3,4; GA 1,2, 3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3; Pom Pon 1, 3,4; OIJA Pres,4; MILLER, ROBERT J. Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Intramurals 2, 3; MINTON, A.IMBERLY ANN Hi A 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2; Choir 1,2, 3; MORGART, DENNIS WILLIAM A.V. Staff 3,4; Dramatics 3, 4; Class Offices 1, 2; Basket- ball 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; National Honor Society 3. (Pres. 4); Pep Club Honorary Member 1, 2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Student Council 2; Boys State Alternate Delegate; NUEST, JILL ELAINE A.V. Staff 3; Class President 3,4; Basketball 3: National Honor Society 3,4; FEA (Sec. 4); Pep Club 1,2, 3; Cheer- leader 1,2; Band 1,2, 3,4; Choir 1; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 3, (Sec. 4); Pom Pon 1, 2; 4-1 i 4 yrs. DAR Good Citizen; VTCA-V Pres. NUSS, SCOTT RICHARD A.V. STAFF 1; Intramurals 3; ICT4; VICA 4; OBERHOLZER, PHN C. A.V. Staff 4; Dramatics 3; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; O'DAY, THOMAS V. Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1,2; FFA 2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3; Intramurals 3, 4; PANUSKA, MARYJOAN Dramatics 3,4; Girls Basket- ball 1, 2, 3,4; Track 1, 2,4; National Honor Society 3,4; FEA 1, 2,3; Science Club 1, 2, (Pres. 3), 4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Choir 1,2,4; Yearbook 2, 3, (Editor 4); GAA 1,2, 3; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; 4-H 2 yrs.; Outstanding Science Fair Award 2; PULUNS, PATRICIA LORRAINE Pep Club 1; Choir 1, 2, 3; GAA 1; PUMROY, SCOTT RUSSELL Dramatics 3; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1, 2; FFA 1, 2, 3,4; Pep Club 1, 2; Student Coun- cil 1, 2; Intramurals 3,4; 4-H 1 yr. RISINGER, BARRY O. A.V. Staff 4; Dramatics 3,4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1,2; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Choir 1, 2, 3,4; Intramurals 3, 4; S RTAIN, SHARON Basketball 3,4; Track 2,4; FHA 2; Pep Club 2, 3,4; Choir 2,4; GAA 2, 3,4; Volleyball 4; SCHOON, BRUCE ALAN FFA 1,2, (Rep. 3), (Pres. 4); Band 1, 2, 3,4; Student Coun- cil 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 1,2, 3,4; SINN, MARGIE LOUISE Office Aid 2; A.V. Staff 2; Dramatics 3, (Student Director 4); Class Offices (Pres. 1), (Sec. 3); National Honor Society 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3,4; Band 1, 2; PomPon 1,2; Yearbook 3, 4; GAA 1; Student Council 3; Volleyball 3; 4-H 9 yrs. V .ilpo Vocational 3, 4 SNYDER, CRAIG HAROLD Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; FFA 1,2, (Sent. 3), (V. Pres. 4); Band 1,2, 3, 4; 4-H 7 yrs. Men SOMMERS, TAMARA JANE Office Aid 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Class Sec. 2; Girls Basketball 1.2, 3,4; FEA 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Choir 1,4; GAA 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Volleyball 1,2,3, 4; Pom Pon 4; 4-H 1 yr. SPANGLER, DONNA D. Dramatics 3,4; FHA 1,2,3, (Hist. 4); Pep Club 3; Science Club 2, 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Yearbook 3, (Layout Editor 4); TABLER, TAMBREY LEE Dramatics 3; Class V. Pres. 1; Girls Basketball 1, 2; T ack 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2; Choir 1, 2,3,4; GAA 1,2, 3,4; Vol- leyball 1, 2; Pom Pon 2, 3,4; VP-OEA 4; . TRATEBAS, DAVID RUSSELL A.V. Staff 1,2; FFA 1, 2, 3,4; VITOUX, GAIL JEAN FHA 1, 2, 3,4; Science Club 1; Choir 2, 3; WRWER, LINDA SUSAN Class Offices (V. Pres. 3), l(Treas. 4); Basketball 2,3,4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1,2; Band 1,2, 3, 4; GAA 1.2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 4; Volleyball 2,3,4; Girls State Alternate Delegate; WENGERD,k KATHLEEN JO Dramatics 3,4; National Hon- or Society 3,4; FEA 3, (V. Pres. 4)j FHA 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Choir 1, 2,3,4; Swing Choir 3,4; WITKOWSKISCAROL D. Library Aid 1,2; A.V. Staff 4; Dramatics (Make-up 3,4); Track 2, 3,4; FHA 2; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3,4; Hebron Intensive Lab 4; ‘Senior Masts’ for ’76 A. Mustand Athletes, Nila Lippert and Ron Birky, make everyone proud to be from KHS. B. Shyly peeking around the tree painted by the class of '76 are GailVitoux and Dave Tratebas. C. A true romantic, Tammy Sommers sweeps Denny Hathaway off his feet. D. Dressed fit for Lina's windows, Jeff Fritz and Jill Nuest don garb for the holidays. A special thanks to Lina Wimer for allowing the picture to be taken in her shop. E. Getting a boost irom Marge Sinn, Craig Snyder begins his climb up the rope of success. Marge will climb it, too. A. Being dependable is usually an asset, but for Deb Lampl it's a nec- cessity — Bruce Schoon's — that is! B. Ambitious enough to liberate Mr. Rose's office and probably to at- tain their life's goals, are Maryjoan Panuska and Mat Maul. C. Most friendly? Carol Witkowski has her doubts about Dennis Mor- gart. D. The most talented seniors for '76 are Char Birky and John Ober- holzer. E. Being mischievous comes naturally for Janet Kimmel and Mike 'Kyle' Halliwell. lJrs. Brag Highest Humber on Early Honor Koll Mike Hartig, pres. Barb Devereaux, v.p. Karen Bechler, sec. Ann Wengerd, trea. Becky Ardnt Wanda Bair Jay Birky Krista Blacketer C andy Borth A. Drama class brought many 'strange' sights to KHS. Sharon W. is just one example. B. With a little help from his friends, Jim N. gets his problems straightened out by Diane O. Shari Bucher Mary Callahan Lori Campbell Casey Cannon Bob Carden AeVon Clem Sandra Coulter Kendra Cullen Alfred Curley John Duttlinger Jane Eichelberger Denise Feller Ken Fox Ric Hattabaugh Patty Herr Pat Higgins Nancy Hitz Greg Hott Gary Howard Orville Jefferson Bob Karch Diane Knopf Melvin Koehler Janet Krug Chris Kupec Mark Malcolm Patti Martie 30-JUNIORS A. Caught in the act! Bob C. actually wields a pencil and has his books open. B. Science class keeps Pat H. working hard—or . . . Gail McConnachie Pete Miller Kathy Murray Marcia Mehmelmann Garry Newland Bob Nichols Jim Norris Joe Nugent Diane Oberholzer Lynda Paige Matt Panuska Dave Passu ell o Jeff Press Jim Proctor Beth Quirk Charla Reif Bob Rietveld Doug Rosenbaum Bonnie Rosich Gary Scarborough Lori Schultz Mike Sutter Deborah Tratar Kim Upton Debbie Vogel Mike Walker Sharon Wallace Mark Webster Dave Whited Tom Williams Jenny Wise Janet Witkowski Rod Young Dennis Zeiters JUNIORS-31 Sophs Win With 'fountain of Victory ’ Ronda Herma, Pres. Jim Claypool, V. Pres. Bev Scott, Secretary Lonnie Mast, Treas. Tim Ailes Les Arnold Sherry Brown Terri Brown Bryon Cannon Chris Cannon Monica Carden Jack Chambers Ed Clapp Sheryl Coulter Reala Curley Curt Fox Mike Fritz A. Work in the office is abun- dant, but hardworking Rhonda S. a daily office worker, can handle it. B. Working efficiently, Rita L. proves to be a good libra- rian. Brent Gingerich David Good Kelly Goodpaster Troy Haman Dennis Haring Patti e Harris Glenda Hefner Sandi Helmuth Teresa Higgins Gina Holzapfel Sam Hostetler Barb Hudson Joe Jeffrey Ken Joyce Keith Kneifel 32-SOPHOMORES 4 m iv Laura Lathrop Rita Lauer Stewart Ledford Jan Lippert Roger May Patty McConnachie Jeff McCree Tammy McDougal Jim Mergl A. Linda N. Better known as JAWS talks to the birdie. B. Vince W. can't you see that Tony M. is busy? He doesn't have time to give you the answer. Steve Miller Tony Morgan Jeff Rosenbaum Joe Rosenbaum Rhonda Schoon Mark Simons Sharon Stewart Linda Norris Elizabeth Panuska Lisa Pumroy Wendy Reed Roberta Sutton Beth Taylor Terri Upton Dean Vitoux Melissa Walker Leon Welch Pa y Werner a Whittington Scott Wimer Vince Witkowski Janet Yergler Jeffrey Yergler SOPHOMORES-33 Jroslt Say-. ‘Ring Our Bell’ Marilyn Bailey Dawn Harmon Brenda Kroft Carl Eichelberger Cheryl Bailey Forest Bair Dennis Baker Kevin Birky Les Birky Sue Birky Gail Brown Shelly Brown Tina Brown Karen Cannon A. A quick run is just what Marilyn B. and Tina B. needed. Dina Coatsolonia Shari Conner Mary Dick Dan Duttlinger Janet Fox Mark Fox Kerry Goodpaster Tammy Gorski John Grieger Dave Hannon Bob Hattabaugh Lucy Herr Dave Hoover Mike Jeffress Mike Jefferson Carrie Kneifel Mike Krug John Kuehl 34-FRESHMEN John Lane Harold Lang Pam Lansdowne Paula Lansdowne Mark Martin Diane McDougal Anita Miller Billy Miller Bob Minton Tim Morgan John Morgart John Murray Mike Nehmelmann Tom Newland Kathy Press John Rosenbaum Becky Sackett Jeff Sandberg Susan Sartain John Shutske Glenda Snyder Dennis Spangler Susan Tratar Donna Vogel Jeri Wantland Lisa Weaver Leona Weber Dave Wengerd Dave Wise A. Pilot to co-pilot, pilot to co- pilot, do you read me, John K.? B. Super-hero, Quick Flash, catches Janet F. Gary Wray Wayne Young Zimmerman FRESHMEN-35 8 th graders Have Car Wash Kathy Tratebas, pres. Scott Tabler, v.p. Shari Scott, sec. Becky Miller, trea. Larry Ardnt Randy Atherton Steve Bailey Mike Bechler Jill Brantley Razona Butler Theresa Carden Kim Carpenter CeVon Clem Bob Daugherty Lola Davis A. That 'dazed' look, as shown on Robert O's face is one that's often found on the faces of future scientists. B. And this year's winner in the Lunch-Line-Free-For- All is . . . Myron N. C. After their noon-time break, Phyllis W., Cindy., and Julie S., are now more that happy to return to class. Roy Forste Tom Gant Kendra Gingerich Stephan Good Elaine Griffin Tim Hamm Corinna Hamstra Sherrie Harmon Joe Harris Roberta Hutman Denise Hattabaugh Roxanne Hefner Don Hendrix Mike Herma Candy Herring Cindy Hetrick Brian Higgins Jack Hollandsworth Tom Horn Anne Hudson Debbie Ibbotson Julie Jancovich Julie Jefferson Luann Johnson Shari Justus Bonnie Kissinger LeAnn Kneifel Carla Kuehl Susan Lathrop Mary Jane Lauridsen Tom La wrench Mark Liedtke Kathy McConnachie Jackie McGan Kip Malcolm Mike Maul Gordon May Myron Newsom Don Nuest David Nugent Dave Oberholzer Robert O'Day Kathy Oliver Jonathan Plomaritis Bonnie Risinger Mary Rosenbaum Tammy Rudd Bryan Sanders Ron Scarborough Julie Schmidt Russ School Lori Silhavy Mike Simons Nate Spells Delia Stewart Barb Taylor John Tratar Cathy Vitoux Danny Walker Phyllis Walker Beth Welch Matt Witkowski Ron Young EIGHTH GRADE-37 7th graders Kake Ceaves for Elderly A. You lead the cheer this time, Dean, says Donnie H. B. Looking helpless and bewildered, Lyle H. tries to figure out women like Brenda W. C. It's not all play for the class of 81. In Mr. Power's class they're really working. D. Preparing to dive right in, Cathy T. dons a work apron in art class. 38-SEVENTH GRADE Pat Halii well, pres. Susan Hartig, v.p. Patricia Bucher, sec. Carol Deavers, trea. Bob Beggs John Bender Craig Birky Juanita Caldwell Lea Ann Cannon Toni Cannon Lloyd Coulter Danny DeWitt Dean Feller Keith Fox Kurt Goodpaster Donnie Haman Doug Haring Roxanne Harris Lyle Hefner Robin Hefner Richard Hiatt Bob Hickman Donna Higgins Laura Jessup Terry Johns Darryl Kimmel Denise Knopf Marie Krieger Jim Krug Martha Lauer Joe Lincoln Annette Manago Keith McCree Dale Miller Doug Miller Debbie Musitelli Scott Nuest Pat Nugent Bruce Paarlberg Lori Reed June Reif Brooks Rust Scott Salyer Tammy Seymore Ken Smith Christine Snow Dawn Sommers Scott Sutter Cathy Taylor Matt Vollrath Gail Wallace Tammy Whelan Brenda White Jerry Williams Tim Witkowski Brad Wray SEVENTH GRADE-39 Mad stage producers Keith H. and Tim A. are hard at work building a dragon for a class play. Art drawn by: I. Paula Tratar; 2. Greig Kleist; 3. Greg Yergler. Mr. Cole Joe Brandy Sheldon Curley Don Eslick Tracy Goodpaster James Graves Susie Harris Julie Herma Jackie Herr Jill Higgins 40-SIXTH GRADE 6 th Grade Zaurs Cap itol Danny Hitz Kevin Hornak Jeff Hott Greg Kleist Jeff McMinn Tammy Morgen Dana Nemeth Scott Sanders Brian Shustske Ed Stewart Brian Upton Michelle Wallace Tina Whelan Sandra York Mrs. McCornik Tim Abbott Lori Conner Annette Dewitt John Gilmer Pamala Good John Hale Diana Hamm Susan Hanson Keith Helmuth Terri Hendrix Karen Hornak Rick Jeffress Jeff Lincoln Diana Miller Melissa Plomaritis Brian Rust Suzanne Shutske Vicki Silhavy Scott Toth Brad Wandrey Walter Weber Greg Yergler Kristin Zimmermann Mr. Stark Mary Brown Jeff Cities Lyle Eichelberger Susan Gant Lisa Gingerich Regina Good Gene Hamstra David Hickman Jane Higgins Tom Hudson Robert Hut man Spencer Ledford Irene Norris Jeannie Nuest Steve Paris pm Press Susan Roberts SIXTH GRADE-41 Changing Zeachers Js a New Switch Miss Nightingale Tammy Abbot Jeffery Bender Pamela Bowie Michael Carden Patrick Devereaux Christine Dibkey Troy Fox Rita Good John Hamann Stacy Herma Tim Higgins Sharon Hoover Mona Jessup Lynette Johnson Gary Kneifel David Krug Jamie Lang Amy Lansdowne Jacqulline Nicksic David Patrick Lisa Rommelmann Ronnie Sanders Shawn Sheeves Cheryl Sinn Julie Vollrath Kristine Walker Glenn Wandand Terri Whelan Kelly White Wanda Winkler Jaylynn Wise Mr. Gearhart Lisa Akins Mike Coatsolonia Junior Davis Todd Freyenberger Deborah Glenn Catherine Halliwell Romona Harris John Herma Tim Hetrick Janifer Hiatt Sherry Hickman iulia Higgins ,ori Hitz Billie Kleist Marci Malcolm Tony Manago Fred Martin Margie Mast Donna Miller Margaret Miller Deborah Nash Cynthia Newsom Christine Oyer David Pettis Pam Rosenbaum Brad Schultz Sheila Scott Doug Wengard Doug Wilson 42-FIFTH GRADE 1 WOt AW -rHt H005TER, ■STATE ( r.MA4«4 . � s,fc ,A • 111 ft+'b o� 4.) A. MA little bit of scholastic ad- vice by Lynette J. never hurt any- one, says Jeff B. B. I can concentrate better in the hall, ” thinks Lori H. C. A friendly hello offered by Billie K. seems of no impor- tance to Sheila S. D. Camera-shy Doug W. and Dave P. hide behind Mike C. and John H. who brave the snapshot. Art-2 Stacy H. s version of Indiana is exhibited by her picture. FIFTH GRADE-43 Mr. Harman Todd Albrecht Terry Arndt Kevin Birky Connie Coberly Marilyn Eichelberger Scott Gorski Michelle Haring Richard Herring Cynthia Hignite Michael Hudson Renee Johns Curtis Ledford Troy Manago David Mill iron Laura Nash Lee Nuest Mike Oberholzer Jyme Rhodes Rennee Rudd Bradley Rust Steve Scarborough Melody Seevers Danny Tratar Dwayne Wiremann Charles Wise Laura Young Mrs. Parker Dale Brantely Jimmy Brletich Tami Cannon Darell Crider Earl Daughtery Gail Graves Debbie Harmon Laura Hefner Dawn Herring Kim Higgins Harlin Ison Susan Jefferson Michelle Jorgensen Danny Lawrence Laura Martin Sharon Musitelli Sandy Oyer Eunice Plomaritis Mike Schmidt Tanya Taylor Dean Williams Paul York 44-FOURTH GRADE fourth Grade Make Bicentennial dlag A. ”Don,t tell Dean W. I'm stealing the show, thinks Mike S. B. Hey, don't tell the teacher I'm not working says Debbie H. C. Steve S. works busily on an artis- tic project. D. Eunice P. demonstrates true fit- ness to two friends. FOURTH GRADE-45 Mrs. Chael Junior Berrier Susan Bowie George Bryant Michelle Cannon Angela Charpentier Anne Coatsolonia Stephanie Gesse Rodney Good Jimmy Hickman Mike Jamecke Tracy Johns Tom Krug Tammy Lake Sandy Musser Earl Norris Chris O'Day Diana Patrick Keith Pettis Dina Pumroy Don Jay Rice Collen Salzer Tim Sanders Kristine Senzak Brian Simons Kevin Spoor Wendy Werner Karen Witkowski Ronnie Witkowski Mr. Kurdelak Katie Deal Ron Deardurff Ed Fetla Judy Gudeman Tony Haman Christine Hamm Brian Hattabaugh Steve Hendricks Gina Herma Ned Hillers Tina Hoover Wally Huber Chris Kane Eric Lange Barry Lobody Cheryl McDougal Shawn Nuest Todd Pull ins Dan Rosenbaum Bruce Snow Tom Sanders Debbie Stewart Tina Tyson Adam Witkowski Louetta Young 46-THIRD GRADE A. After lunch, Brian S. decides to get a candy bar. B. Very involved in class are Brian H., Bruce S., RonD., and Tony H. C. Demonstrating another exciting day in Mrs. Chael's class Art work by 1. Paul Norris and 2. Bruce Snow. Cl THIRD GRADE-47 A. Birthday trees are not Todd O's favorite plants. Art work by: 1. Shawn Edwards and 2. by Raymond Ison 48-SECOND GRADE Second traders Enjoy the Old West Mrs. Freeman Lynn Anderson Karen Coberly Kelly Cad well Mark Campbell Jimmy Daugherty Rex Deal Rhonda Deardurff Donna Drang Jimmy Eslick Sonya Good David Hemdal Jan Herma Lori Huber Ray Ison Gary Jorgensen Mary Krug Brett Martin Todd Oswald Joe Risner Tommy Salzar Robbie Scott Jennifer Shutske Susan Silhavy Brian Stoddara Joni Tratar Mary Taolias Eileen Weber John West Frank Wiget Dawn Wire man Miss Picard Michelle Akins Stewart Barnett Brad Bechler Carrie Bub Michael Cairns Ronald Cleveland Tracy Davis Rodney Deardurff Suzette Drang Shawn Edwards Michele Glenn Amber Gorski Rhonda Hawkins John Herr Mark Higgins Annette Holl Jackie Kleist Teresa Kneifel Ronnie Kuehl Dan Lamphier Steve Lawrence Maria Manago Anne Meadway Thomas Mroz Tommy Russell Ricky Spencer Karen Werner Brad Whitmore Susan Wilson Walter Winkler Susan Yergler Howard York SECOND GRADE-49 50-FIRST GRADE Mrs. Armstrong Tim Albrecht Karen Brletich Eugene Brown David Eichelberger Brian Gant Rebecca Gudeman Gail Hathaway Laura Hawkins Michelle Higgins Douglas Jorgensen Bruce Lobody Caroline Mergl Denny Milliron Sharon McMahon Amy Nuest David Rodrick Christi Salzer Angela Stewart Cory Upton Brenda Wengerd Richard Young Mrs. Peters Dawn Bryant Crissy Caldwell Pat Campbell David Cincoski Sandra Cobb Mark Eslick Kenny Fetla Jennifer Herma Charles Hickman Debbie Ison Jimmy Lambert Jay Layanaway Doug Martin Laura Moslick Veronica Nicksic Johnny Palmer Melinda Rust Susan Stone Shelia Tyson Mrs. Conner Dion Arndt Lance Butler Jeffery Charpentier Tamara Gannon Melissa Gesse Joan Hamstra Robyn Herma Craig Kneifel Richard Lake Craig Lange Jon Lincoln Phillip Martin Phoebe Plomaritis Dennis Ray Joanna Rhodes Matt Schoon Kenneth Senzek Tamara Simons Robert Sloan FIRST GRADE 51 Kindergarten Plants Bicentennial Flowers Mrs. Birky A. Birky R. Briars C. Butler C. Gusler M. Hallberg J. Hickman D. Jarnecke M. Lauer D. Marshall E. Nix J. Paarlberg B. Rosich C. Salzer R. Simic T. Spoor R. Wagner B. Students in Mrs. Drazer's morning class read their MY WEEKLY READER together. C. Mrs. Birky s Kindergarteners do ex- ercises to help develop coordination and expel some extra energy. D. Kindergarten students in Mrs. Drazer s afternoon class learn to work and share with others. 52-KINDERGARTEN ■ 'k if Mrs. Anne Drazer L. Akins D. Berner C. Birky M. Collingsworth J. Drang G. Elkins P. Goodpaster D. Graves L. Hamann C. Henderson D. Hiatt K. Kane B. King H. Manago J. Miller C. O'Guin B. Overholt D. Parmley C. Salzer R. Schultz R. Sheffer J. Sordilet P. Taylor P. Tyson S. Wireman D. Young V. Young L. Antrim S. Bartlett L. Berndt M. Brooker D. Brown S. Daugherty P. Deavers T. Gannon G. Harris D. Hessling M. Huber D. Hyndman J. Ison K. Jorgenson A. Kneifel D. Leach B. Montei S. Oswald J. Pflum A. Rudd S. Schultz T. Silhavy J. Werner H. Wertz A. Winkler K. Witkowski S. Yocum KINDER GARTEN-53 To include all the organizations in KHS school system, consideration must be given to everything from farming and homemaking to science and sports. With this in mind one can have in view how the new organizations developed over the years as interests and curriculum grew. A variety of organizations are needed to keep everybody involved in his or her extra time. Extra time . . . time not available to those who spend it with each organization and partake in their activities. Those organizations with service projects benefit the community just as the club benefits from town- folk with money-raising projects where the commun- ity supports them. ACTIVITIES-55 Student Council Works Entire year. Pool Party; Pea ties'Dance, Homecoming A. Fun in the sun! These ladies make one last at- tempt at keeping that summer tan. B. Attacked by a bad case of the munchies while painting signs one night, Mike Hartig takes time out to sooth his pangs. C. What did you do this summer? was a kickoff convo sponsored by SC. Council president, Char Birky emceed the program. D. What a bite! Sign by SC designed and painted by Dave Whited, Tammy Sommers, and Mike Herma. E. Laughing at the sight of Peg Hostetler on an econ- omy kick, Bev Scott and Lynnette Fox got on the band wagon with her and ordered their Kostangs early. A. Wondering if their tans would last 'til Christmas, Karen Beckler and Patti Martie attended the get ac- quainted pool party along with around 200 other stu- dents. B. Presidential Classroom participants Nila Littert and Jeff Fritz shared their experiences during the assembly. C. Water volleyball was just one of the many activi- ties available at the party. FRONT ROW (L. to R.): L. Fox, trea.; N. Lippert, v.p.; Mr. Power. STANDING (L. to R.) D. Ober- holzer; A. Hudson; K. Murray; K. Snow; A. Miller; T. Sommers; B. Lathrop; P. Martie; D. Lauer; J. Nuest, sec.; C. Birky, pres; B. Rietveld; B. Schoon; P. Harris; R. Schoon; L. Weaver; K. Goodpaster; M. Halliwell. ON THE SLIDE (L. to R.) W. Reed; B. Hudson; T. Bucher; S. Justice; T. Carden; P. McCon- nachie; B. Scott; D. Coatsolonia; C. Kneifel; B. Kroft; G. Snyder; B. Rust; G. Wallace; T. Gant; M. Herma; D. Whited; J. Duttlinger; J. Norris; M. Har- tig. Scientists Explore Q A. SEATED: Mr. Stone, M. Panuska, Pres; G. Scar- borough, V. Pres.; B. Rietveld, Treas.; P. Hostetler, Sec.; B. Panuska, Rep.; S. Helmuth, Hist.; STANDING (L to R): C. Eichelberger, J. Morgart, K. Goodpaster, M. Webster, J. Murray, S. Ledford, J. McCree, L. Arnold, M. Fritz, B. Hudson, W. Reed, D. Spangler, R. Sutton, D. Ledford, E. Clapp, J. Eichelberger, C. Panuska, D. Baker, K. Cullen, M. Jefferson, P. Herr, C. Reif. B. Science Club initiation was a sticky subject for new member Jeff M. C. Convincing the folks back home just how much they roughed it at their Dunes fieldtrip might be a problem for Mark W. , Mike F. , Beth P. and Peg H as they gather around a camper. D. Glacial formations—not smoke--was the topic of the trip. Carl E. , though, becomes a smoke ex- pert. Ed C. and Patty H. were less affected. Join State QAA; Attend Workshop A. The freckles on Patti H. 's face enhanced the braids in her hair when she dressed up for GAA initiation. B. GAA-'G TOP RIGHT: Mrs. Elder, P. Hostetler, D. McDougal, D. Lauer, T. McDougal, W. Reed, T. Tabler, B. Kroft, S. Birky, K. Miller, D. Coatsolonia, P. Herr, L. Fox, pres; S. Helmuth, treas; D. Lampl, sec; P. Martie, v. pres. A : P. Landsdowne, E. Panuska, P. Harris, M. Carden, S. Sartain, L. Weaver, B. Rosich, R. Lauer, C. Birky, M. Callahan, R. Hale, B. Zimmerman, J. Nuest, B. Hudson. A L. Pumroy, L. Weaver, A. Geisler, J. Eichelberger, N. Lippert, C. Witkow- ski, L. Schultz, J. Yergler, G. Holzaphel, C. Kneifel, T. Higgins, G. Snyder, T. Sommers. C. GAA initiates Pam L. , Lisa W., Brenda K. , Car- rie K. , and Beth Z. are dressed to charm their way through the day. Pep Club Sponsors Contest for South County A. Keeping up the spirit is the job of JV cheerleaders Terri Upton, Patty McConnachie, Bev Scott, Sheri Brown, and Lisa Weaver. B. Varsity cheerleaders Kim Upton, Marge Sinn, Sharon Wallace, Lynnette Fox and Bonnie Rosich specialize in pyramids. C. Marquerading as a Mustang, Ron Birky performs at a pep session. 60-PEP CLUB A. Disappointment prevails in the faces of these Mustang fans—they'll always be back supporting the Mustangs, though! B. Pep club members sponsored pep sessions throughout the year. Here other county teams, personified in the form of club members, came up losers to the Mustangs, of course! PEP CLUB: ROW 1: S. Brown, S. Wallace, B. Scott, T. Upton, M. Sinn, P. McConnachie, L. Weaver, K. Up- ton, B. Rosich; ROW 2: B. Miller, E. Panuska, K. Wen- gerd, C. Cannon, S. Justus, B. Hudson, J. Lippert, T. Higgins, D. Harmon, D. Coatsolonia, B. Zimmerman, P. Lauer, T. McDougal, M. Carden, D. McDougal, D. Vogel, K. McConnachie, S. Lathrop, B. Kroft, G. Wal- lace, D. DeWitt, D. Sommers; ROW 3: R. Schoon, S. Sartian, L. Weaver, P. Whittington, P. Werner. S. Hel- muth, W. Reed, D. Lampl, T. Sommers, R. Herma, P. Harris, J. Yergler, G. Holzapfel, P. Martie, G. McCon- nachie, K. Bechler, M. Callahan, B. Quirk, S. Coulter, K. Murray, A. Wengerd, D. Oberholzef, A. Hudson, S. Birky, R. Hefner, D. Tratar, L. Schultz, B. Risinger, B. Devereaux, (V. Pres.)� Miss Kepner (sponsor), ROW 4: R. Hefner, M. Rosenbaum, B. Welch, P. Walker, J. Jefferson, J. Jancovich, S. Scott, C. Herring, J. Brant- ley, L. Kneifel, S. Harmon, T. Carden, C. Hamstra, J. Schmidt, C. Hetrick, L. Johnson, K. Gingerich, D. Stewart, B. Taylor, L. Silhavy, T. Rudd, R. Butler, C. Birky (Sec.), N. Lippert (Pres.), D. Lauer (Treas.); ROW 5: J. Yergler, T. Haman, G. Hott, K. Goodpaster, D. Good, M. Halliwell, R. Birky, A. Clem, J. Birky, J. Norris, D. Rosenbaum, D. Morgart, C. Snyder, P. Miller, J. Jeffrey, D. Whited, R. Young, J. Claypool PEP CLUB - 61 A. Jr. HighFEA. ROW 1, L. to R. : B. Miller, C. Herring R. Hefner. ROW 2: N. Spells, J. Reif, T. Whelan, T. Cannon, B. Welch, T. Rudd, J. Jef- ferson, J. Jancovich, D. Higgins. ROW 3: B. O'Day, G. Wallace, L. Reed, C. Deavers, T. Johns, L. Jessup, R. Hefner, D. Stewart, S. Scott, J. Tratar. ROW 4: K. Tratebas, B. Risinger, J. Schmidt, C. Hetrick, K. McConnachie, S. Lathrop, L. Silhavy, M. Liedtke. Not pictured: M. Herma, R. Schoon, Miss Dittmer. B. High School FEA. ROW 1, L. to R.; Mr. Cole, Miss Dittmer, D. Feller, pres., K. Wengerd, v. p. , S. Bucher, rec. sec.; ROW 2. J. Fritz, trea. , J. Nuest, corr. sec. , S. Helmuth, J. Lippert, L. Pumroy, T. Sommers, M. Sinn. ROW 3: M. Fritz, P. Hostetler, S. Sartain, A. Wengerd, S. Coulter, B. Quirk, M. Malcolm. 62 A. What is this stuff? ask Mike J. , Kevin B. , and Mike K. , of senior member Bruce Schoon. B. FHA. ROW 1 (L. to R. ) C. Blacketer, Mrs. Drazer, D. Lampl, pres. , B. Lathrop, vp, K. Cul- len. sec. , D. Spangler, B. Ardnt, D. Tratar. ROW 2: J. Wantland, P. Werner, S. Conner, K. Cannon, N. Hitz, D. Vogel, L. Paige, C. Borth, C. Conner, G. Vitoux. ROW 3: P. Whittington, D. McDougal, D. Vogel, L. Webber, K. Press, J. Fox, L. Norris. ROW 4: A. Geisler, J. Krug, J. Eichelberg, B. Sutton, M. Lehman, W. Bain, L. Campbell, J. Kim- mel. C. FFA. ROW 1 (L. to R. ): K. Birky, J. Shutske, M. Jeffress, N. Mehnelmann, T. Morgan, M. Mar- tin, D. Hannon, M. Krug, F. Bair, K. Birky. ROW 2: L. Mast, T. Haman, T. Ailes, J. Rosenbaum, R. May, M. Lehman, J. Rosenbaum, B. Schoon, K. Kneifel, D. Good, S. Hostetler, B. Rietveld, T. O'Day, Mr. Drazer. ROW 3: C. Snyder, P. Miller, J. Duttlinger, J. Birky, R. Birky, S. Pumroy. FFA, FHA-63 Student Aides Do Various fobs Around A. Denny M. is distracted by the camera, but Doug R. is too tied up in his problem to worry about it. B. AV Staff, L. to R.; M. Halliwell, J. Birky, C. Witkowski, B. Risinger, J. Yergler, D. Morgan, J. Claypool, D. Rosenbaum, J. Oberholzer, J. Frits, D. Good, Mr. McIntyre., D. Baker. C. Office Staff: SEATED L. to R. : B. Devereaux, J. Wise, P. Herr, B. Ardnt. STANDING: G. Snyder, T. Sommers, R. Schoon, J. Yergler, D. Feller, N. Lippert, R. Birky D. Whited, K. Bechler. D. Glenda Snyder roams the halls daily as she col- lects attendance clips. KMS Mo nor Students A. National Honor Society - Juniors. ROW 1 (L. to R.): Mr. Murray, B. Devereauz, S. Bucher, P. Herr. ROW 2: S. Coulter, J. Eichelberger, K. Cullen, A. Wengerd. ROW 3: K. Murray, J. Wise, P. Martie, D. Oberholzer,. ROW 4: D. Feller, M. Hartig, K. Fox, P. Miller. ROW 5: B. Rietveld, M. Panuska, B. Rosich, B. Quirk, not pictured: Mary Callahan. B. National Honor Society - Seniors. ROW 1 (L. to R.): Mr. Murray, M. Sinn, M. Arnold, K. Wen- gerd. ROW 2: M. Malcolm, D. Lampl, R. Hale, J. Nuest. ROW 3: M.J. Panuska, B. Lathrop, L. Fox, T. Sommers. ROW 4: N. Lippert, D. Lauer, C. Birky, ROW 5: D. Morgart, C. Snyder, J. Fritz. C. Checking in returned library books are student assistants Rita Lauer and Terri Upton. D. Library Club and Aids. ROW 1 (L. to R. ): B. Talyor, R. Butler, C. Kniefel, M. Walker, L. Davis, J. Lippert. ROW 2: K. McConnachie, W. Bair, T. Upton, R. Lauer, J. Duttlinger. ROW 3: J. McCree, M. Halliwell, Ms. Sloan. Kouts4-Mers Zake A. Champ Cheryl Sinn displays her ribbons and win- ning hogs. B. Elementary 4-Hers. ROW 1 (L. to R. ): J. Herr, K. Fox, S. Nuest, B. Schultz, T. Hetrich, J. Hiatt, T. Abbott, B. Rust, J. Bender, T. Whelan, J. Vollrath, C. Sinn, D. Krug, D. Tratar. ROW 2: B. Rust, L. Reed, C. Deavers, A. Dewitt, C. Snow, J. Bender, D. Hamann, J. Krug, L. Coulter, J. Hig- gins, W. Winkler, C. Oyer, K. Hornak, F. Martin, D. Feller, K. Helmuth, T. Abbott. ROW 3: C. Het- rick, S. Tabler, D. DeWitt, J. Higgins, B. Risinger, J. Hollandsworth, C. Kuehl, G. Wallace, S. Hatta- baugh, R. Hiatt, B. Miller, C. Birky, M. Wallace, B. Wandry, G. Yergler, R. Schoon, L. Hefner. C. Miss Porter County and Miss Kouts American Legion Janet Kimmel smiles happily with her fair queen runners-up. Many Manors in Co. dair A. High School 4-Hers. RQW 1 (L. to R. ): T. Mc- Dougal, C. McDougal, J. Krug, B. Zimmerman, P Her, S. Birky, K. Birky. ROW 2: S. Wallace, J. Birky, M. Sinn, K. Kneifel, D. Hannon, J. Lane, M. Krug, G. Snyder. ROW 3: S. Miller, J. Yergler, N. Lippert, T. Ailes, R. Birky, D. Good, S. Coul- ter, J. Eichelberger, L. Schultz. B. Kouts student Brooks Rust holds trophy earned at the Porter Co. Fair. C. All time champ Marge Sinn poses with Mr. Jack Wieland (RIGHT), buyer of her prize winner. D. Proud winners Ron Birky and Jeff Yergler show their winners' ribbons and animals. All but group pictures compliments of Vidette-Mes- senger. Many thanks for their assistance. Kostang Expands thru Staff Effort A. Senior staffers, Margie Sinn and Lynette Fox, use the '75 Kostang to identify younger students in pictures for the '76 book. B. Undaunted by a speeding train, Marge (Dudly Didrite) Sinn attempts to save Ronda (L'il Nel) Henna from the villianous Jeff (Snidely Backlash) Fritz. L'il Nel's life is threatened not only by Snidely, but by the speeding train. Blowing the train whistle is Beth Panuska; she's followed by Nancy Hitz, Janet Witkowski, Patty McConnachie, Kendra Cullen, Lynnette Fox, Lori Schultz, Donna Spangler, Peg Hostetler, Mary Joan Panuska, Ms. Sloan, Mike Fritz, and caboose-man Matt Panuska. C. FEARLESS LEADER STRIKES AGAIN! A. 'Cropping' pictures and positioning them can be- come a harrowing experience. Senior Staffer and lay- out editor, Donna Spangler, smiles because it's her last year. B. Go Mustangs 'Annual' Win themed the Kostang float pulled by our own unrecognizable Janet Witkow- ski. C. Chief photographer, Matt Panuska, pulled through as chief typist to be sure all deadlines were met. D. Two members of the three member art department, Lori Schultz and Janet Witkowski, devised much of the art during their study hall. That isn't all they devised, but only the 'good' should be remembered. E. Although most staff members have a specific as- signment, many times they had to double-up on their duties. Artist Kendra Cullen also crops, positions, and copywrites to meet one of the final deadlines. Maryjoan Panuska - Editor-in-Chief Jeff Fritz - Business Manager Donna Spangler - Layout Editor Matt Panuska - Chief Photographer Peg Hostetler - Co-Copy Editor Elizabeth Panuska - Co-Copy Editor Nancy Hitz - Asst. Photographer Margie Sinn - General Staff Lynette Fox - General Staff Ronda Herma - Asst. Business Manager Mike Fritz - General Staff Janet Witkowski - Art Dept. Lori Schultz - Art Dept. Kendra Cullen - Art Dept. Ms. Sally Sloan - Adviser 69 A. The KHS stage was transformed into the living room of the Dowd mansion, where Wilson (D. Mor- gart) Dr. Chumley (M. Maul), Judge Gaffney (M. Halliwell), and Myrtle Mae (L. Fox) discuss their common problem -- Elwood P. Dowd (K. Jarnecke). B. Behind the scenes, Mat Maul cirnges at the thought of wearing make-up, while Ramona Hale and Pauline Cairns try to be patient. C. Judge Gaffney and Myrtle Mae help Veta Louise (M. Malcolm) to a chair after her exasperating ex- perience at Chumley s Rest Home. D. Trying to remember which line comes next, Wilson smiles and tries to charm his way out of his way out of his mistake. 70-SENIOR PLAY A. A few last minute touches are all that's left be- fore opening night. Charla Reif (make-up) is awed by the confusion as Marla M. and Kathy W. think about how nervous they really are. B. Stunned by Dr. Saunderson's (Nila L. ) outburst, Wilson stands at attention. Still as calm as ever El- wood simply watches. C. Veta Louise receives a phone call from her brother while the doctor made a house call. D. Possibly convinces of Harvey's existence, Dr. Chumley looks aghast. E. Nurse Tammy S. pauses from her last minute line briefing. F. Veta Louise approaches a nervous breakdown, but Myrtle Mae was always be her mother's side. Harvey was directed by Mr. Bill Oates with Marge Sinn, student director. SENIOR PLAY-71 Music Dept. Pulls Zrain forCty. festival A. Playing instruments is not all band members must do well. Mr. Good gives individualized instructions for the routine to be presented at homecoming.......... B. The finished product! The band came in second in its class. Practicing does pay-off. C. Posture, embouchure, concentration and the band plays on. D. A 'different drummer, ' Jim Mergl performs in the Kouts Labor Day parade. E. Front row, 1 to r: P. Hostetler, D. Ledford, D. Lampl, K. Murray, C. Reif, M. Malcolm, D. Spangler, K. Wengerd. Row 2: K. Upton, P. Herr, M. Callahan, S. Brown, W. Reed, B. Taylor, B. Kroft, J. Murray, L. Welch, K. Goodpaster, J. Yergler, M. Panuska, J. Nuest, D. Coatsalonia, J. Lippert, D. Oberholzer. Row 3: R. Lauer, R. Sutton, G. Snyder, L. Weaver, K. Press, J. Morgart, B. Hudson, J. Duttlinger, S. Hostetler, E. Panuska, S. Ledford, B. Gin- gerich, L. Mast, D. Nugent, B. Devereaux, S. Bucher, M. Panuska, C. Snyder, J. Eichel- berger, L. Miller, R. Schoon, P. Martie, K. Cullen, T. Sommers, L. Weaver. Row 4: D. Spangler, M. Malcolm, B. Risinger, J. Mergi, S. Wimer, G. Hefner, J. Oberholzer, J. Rosen- baum, D. Rosenbaum, Mr. Good, J. Fritz, N. Lippert, S. Wallace, J. Rosenbaum, S. Birky, T. Haman, M. Fritz, L. Arnold, J. Birky, J. Hudson, B. Schoon, D. Morgart. {junior Musicians Prepare for future A. 5th grade band: FRONT ROW (L. to R.) K. Halliwell; S. Scott; D. Glenn; S. Herma; T. Abbott; J. Vollrath; C. Newsom. ROW 2: T. Hetrick; G. Wantland; S. Oyer; C. Sinn; T. Fox; J. Bender; F. Martin; L. Rommelmann; B. Ah, one, ah, two says Mr. Good as members of the junior high band pick up the beat. C. 6th grade band: FRONT ROW (L. to R.) S. Rommelmann; M. Wallace; S. Roberts; T. Whelan; M. Plomaritis; L. Weaver, R. Good; J. Herma; L. Gingerich. I , ROW 2: S. Sitzman; L. Conner; M. Brown; A. DeWitt; G. Nuest; S. Shutske; K. 74 - JR. BANDS Hornak; R. Hutman; B. Rust; P. Good; J. Herr; S. Gant; R. Jeffress; B. Shutske; J. Higgins; S. Paris; T. Hudson. ROW 3: Mr. Good, T. Morgan; J. Press. D. Jr. High Band. FRONT ROW (L. to R. ) B. Miller; S. Scott; P. Bucher; B. Taylor; A. Hudson. ROW 2: K. Gingerich; J. Johnson; C. Deavers; J. Reif; M. Krieger; D. Musitelli; T. Cannon; T. Whelan; L. Reed; L. Hefner; T. Witkowski; D. Nugent. ROW 3: S. Justus; R. Schoon; N. Spells; J. Hollandsworth; R. Forste; G. Wallace; S. Hartig; J. Williams; C. Tay- lor; S. Nuest; K. Fox; D. Sommers; S. Good; M. Newson; B. Rust; B. Paarlberg; D. Feller, C. Birky; J. Plomaritis. ROW 4: Mr. Good; R. Butler; D. Har- ing; P. Halliwell; D. Oberholzer. E. Beginning band members strike up a tune. A. 'Maybe she won't notice my voice missing,' thinks Jill Nuest. B. Much time is spent by the Music Boosters on assisting the Music Department. C. All around the Mullberry Bush, sings Mr. Good. D. ROW 1- T. Johns, J. Caldwell, M. Herma, S. Good, L. Ardnt, N. Spells, J. Trater, L. Coulter, J. Krug, D. Haman, M. Vollrath, B. Beggs, K. McCree, J. Bender, J. Hefner, D. Sommers, S. Hartig, S. Bucher, B. White, R. Hefner, Miss Ilgenfritz, ROW 2- A. Manago, S. Scott, B. Taylor, R. Butler, J. Jancovich, T. Rudd, B. Rust. R. Hiatt, S. Salyer, K. Goodpaster, B. Hick- man, S. Sutter, B. Welch, M. Brown, C. Vitoux, D. Ibbotson, L. Jessup, M. Rosenbaum, J. Jefferson, ROW 3- M. Lauer, J. Brantley, S. Harmon, T. Carden, C. Hamstra, C. Herring, L. Cannon, S. Hattabaugh, D. Miller, C. Birky, D. Nugent, D. Kimmel, M. Bechler, M. Simmons, K. McConnachie, L. Silhavy, J. Nuest, D. Stewart, ROW 4- D. Musitelli, B. Risinger, P. Wal- ker, C. Hetrick, C. Kuehl, R. Young, S. Tabler, D. DeWitt, M. Liedike, A. Hudson, S. Lathrop, L. Knnei- fel, J. Schmidt, B. Miller, M. Krieger E. Trying to 'keep her cool,' Miss Debbie lays down the law, to the Jr. High Choir. 76 CHOIR Choir Mopes for Contest Success A. FIRST NOTE: J. Wantland, P. Landsdown, S. Birky, J. Nugent, B. Deveraux, T. Sommers, C. Witkowski, K. Upton, J. Wise, W. Bair, A. Wengerd, L. Fox, L. Schultz, P. Martie, T. Haman, D. Lauer, B. Risinger, M. Panuska, N. Lippert, J. Yergler, K. Goodpaster, J. Claypool, C. Birky, S. Helmuth, Mr. Good. SECOND NOTE: LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Krug, K. Cullen, J. Yerg- ler, D. Harmon, J. McCree, L. Campbell, J. Eich- berger, T. McDougal, M. Carden, R. Young, B. Quirk, D. Good, S. Sartain, J. Chambers, A. Geisler. ACROSS: J. Witkowski, J. Lippert, K. Cannon, C. Cannon, S. Brown, K. Wengerd, L. Page, C. Borth, D. Lampl, M. Bailey, D. McDougal, D. Vogel, M. Pan- uska. DOWN: J. Birky, T. Tabler, K. Kneifel, S. Brown, D. Baker, K. Bechler, P. Whittington, J. Kim- mel, M. Malcolm, P. McConnachie, N. Hitz, G. Brown, C. Reif, K. Birky, T. Higgins. B. '•We'll try it one more time says Jeff Yergler, Barry Risinger, Keith Kneifel, and Rod Young. C. Play it again, Char, requests Mr. Good. CHOIR 77 'Going out for team' is not unusual for active members of the student body. There are nearly fif- teen different teams. 'Going out for the team' in elementary and junior high means basketball; for high school girls it's volleyball, basketball and track; for high school boys its means track, cross country, basketball, baseball and possibly one day soon, volleyball. Practices are held throughout most of the year. Each team tries to perform at the height of its ability during a game to forecast the win they want. Winning records are achieved by teamwork, team spirit and team support. These winning records cna be attained because each team continues practices to reach higher plateaus and gain new skill to obtain a winning record. The challenge and satisfaction of being on the team of your choice is done by first 'going out for the team.' A. Ron Birky and Doug Rosenbaum strike out the other team. B. Front row: J. Birky, G. Hott, R. Young, K. Birky, S. Ledford, J. Shutske, J. Murray. Back row: Coach Giesler, K. Kneifel, K. Goodpaster, J. Sandberg, D. Morgart, J. Yergler, D. Rosenbaum, L. Arnold, R. Birky, T. Newland, Coach Mclntire. C. With Les Arnold on first base we have it 'made in the shade. ' BASEBALL-80 A. Henry Aaron, 'Eat your heart out. ' What d'ya say, Jeff? B. 'Where's the first tee?' C. Watching from the bench are teammates Jeff Sandberg (9) and Kelly Goodpaster (3). D. Front row: R. Hiatt, D. Kimmel, K. Goodpaster, B. Rust, K. Fox, S. Bailey, M. Vollrath, P. Halliwell, J. Bender, D. Haman, M. Herma, M. Krug. Back row: Coach Pflum, D. DeWitt, J. Williams, S. Sutter, D. Har- ing, B. Higgins, S. Tabler, R. Young, B. Daugherty, T. Gant, C. Birky, D. Miller, B. Wray. BASEBALL-81 A. Junior High Cross Country, SITTING: T. Hamm; K. McCree; B. Rust; D. Hamann; L. Coulter; K. Goodpaster; J. Bender; P. Halliwell; R. Schoon, B. Beggs; M. Vollrath; S. Bailey; D. Feller; K. Fox; S. Nuest. ROW 2: D. Miller; D. Haring; R. Hiatt; S. Salyer; J. Williams; C. Birky; L. Hefner; D. Kim- mel; B. Daughtery; M. Herma; S. Sutter, B. Sanders; B. Hickman. STANDING: J. Harris; R. Atherton; B. Wray, T. Gant; B. Higgins; D. DeWitt; J. Lincoln: M. Bechler; R. Young; S. Tabler; D. Oberholzer; M. Simons; Mr. Pflum, coach; G. May. B. From one grass mound to another here are Gordon May, Tom Newland, Jeff Rosenbaum, Pete Miller, Keith Kniefel, and Wayne Young resting. C. Knowing that winning takes alot of effort, Dennis Spangler gives it his all. D. Working to win the race are Joe Jeffery and Dave Hannon. 82-CROSS COUNTRY The three top runners from Kouts places well in the country conference meet. Placing 7th, 10th, 11th respectfully are (A. ) Garry New land, (B. ) Wayne Young, and (C. ) Mat Maul. D. Cross Country, SITTING (L. to R. ) J. Mergi; D. Wengerd; D. Spangler; D. Hannon; W. Young; J. Jeffery. ROW 2: K. Kniefel; R. Young; R. May; T. New land; L. Mast; M. Fox; S. Hostetler, J. Kuehl; M. Martin. STANDING: M. Hartig; G. Newland; D. Whited; M. Maul; P. Miller; J. Rosenbaum; D. Hath- away; J. Oberholzer; C. Snyder; J. Claypool; Mr. Briars, coach. CROSS COUNTRY-83 JilliesJmprove ZheiQame A. Sure glad I got it over the net this time, says Gail B. B. A happy five-some huddle around each other after a tourney game win. C. I'm never gonna get tin in a row over, says Elizabeth P. to Gail B. 84 A. Varsity (KNEELING, L. to R. ) MJ. Panuska, L. Schultz, N. Lippert, L. Weaver, C. Birky, S. Sar- tain. STANDING: S. Birky, manager, K. Upton, L. Fox, T. Sommers, C. Kniefel, G. Snyder, Miss Moses, Coach. B. Game point and I am on the bench again, thinks Carrie K. C. F-O-O-O-RE!! ! D. JV (KNEELING, L. to R. ) G. Brown, P. Lansdown, B. Kroft, E. Panuska, D. Oberholzer, T. McDougal. STANDING: S. Birky, manager, G. Holzaphel, M. Callahan, L. Weaver, R. Curley, B. Scott, B. Hud- son, Coach Moses. A. I better hang on, says Linda Weaver after Lori Schultzs' assistance. B. 1 gotta make at least one of the two shot ' thinks Eliza- beth Panuska. C. Pass left, cut right, catch, pass and shootj sure hope it works, thinks Re a la Curley. D. Coach Moses points out the problems against Chestertons girls while Lisa Weaver does her best to understand. E. Please go through that hoope, pleads Nila Lippert with two shots. F. Patty McConnachie gets the tip to Sue Birky in a vicious Boone Grove game. Qirls Prepare for 1st year Sectional A. Girl's Varsity Basketball-KNEELING- K. Upton, G. Snyder, ROW 1- M. Panuska, L. Weaver, C. Birky, C. Kneifel, L. Schultz, G. McConnachie, TOP- T. Som- mers, N. Lippert, R. Curley B. You aren't throwing that ball past me, says Glenda Snyder. C. ' Girl's JV Basketball- FROM LEFT- S. Brown, P. Mc- Connachie, P. Hams, G. McConnachie, L. Weaver, E. Panuska, D. Coatsolonia, C. Kneifel, P. Herr, B. Kroft, S. Birky D. But I am Coach! says Lisa Weaver as Patty McCon- nachie listens to the hassle. A. An exciting jump by Lyle Hefner heads towards Scott Sutter. B. Tipped back to the official Danny DeWitt will give the jump another try. C. 8th Grade Basketball: KNEELING, R. Schoon, S. Good, B. Sanders, M. Herma, S. Baily, T. Hamm, D. Oberholzer, STANDING: Mr. Pflum, Coach, S. Tabler, M. Liedtke, M. Bechler, J. Harries, B. Higgins, R. Young, G. May D. 7th Grade Basketball, KNEELING: L. Coulter, D. Hammann, D. Heffner, D. Feller, C. Goodpaster, R. Fox, M. Vollrath, J. Bender, D. Miller, S. Salyer, STANDING: Mr. Pflum-Coach, D. Haring, S. Hefner, C. Birky, R. Hiatt, B. Hickman, J. Williams, S. Sutter, P. Halliwell, D. Kimmel, D. Miller, D. DeWitt E. If I can push harder than him, I can get the tip to Lyle, thinks Doug Haring. 88 JR. HIGH BASKETBALL C- Zeam Mas Good year in 75-76 Wengerd, K. Birky, K. Goodpaster, D. Hannon, BACK- D. Coatsolonia, manager, J. Kuehl, B. Gingerich, D. Good, M. Fox, M. Martin, S. Birky, manager D. Driving down the lane, hill speed ahead, comes David Wengerd. A. Calling for help, Mark Fox, puts the ball out of reach of his opponent. B. Scrambling toward the ball is Brent Gingerich while to the rescue comes Mark Fox. C. C Team Basketball-FRONT, LEFT TO RIGHT- D. C-TEAM BASKETBALL 89 A. When it comes to guarding, Denny Haring and Kelly Goodpaster are experts. B. FROM TOP, ROW Is J. Sandberg, K. Joyce, L. Ar- nold, J. Rosenbaum, T. Newland, J. Birky ROW 2: D. Haring, K. Goodpaster, T. Ailes, P. Miller, J. Yergler, M. Sutter, K. Kneifel, R. May, manager C. Which way will the ball go? D. Somebody take this ball off my hands! thinks Denny Haring. 90 BOYS' JV BASKETBALL OV Runner-Up in County Zourney C. Such a hard fought victory deserves a little self- congratulations, says the Mustang team. D. Just a little to the right and an Indian can score, thinks Jeff Yergler. E. Jump, Keith, Jump; tip it to a Mustang guy! A. I wonder if you get your name in the paper for a rebound, thinks Kelly Goodpaster while battling Kea- wanna. B. Statisticians, BACK TO FRONT: Matt Panuska, John Duttlinger, Dan Duttlinger, and Bruce Paarlberg. BOYS' JV BASKETBALL 91 New land Breaks Varsity Record A. One of the many duties of team manager, Bruce Schoon, is to make sure that the war-ups look nice for each game. B. That's two more points by Ron Birky in another Mustang victory. C. Mustangs exhibit the winning teamwork of Mike Halliwell and Craig Snyder. D. Mustangs Craig Snyder, Ron Birky, Denny Morg- art, and Garry Newland watch as the score goes up. E. Coaching Staff: (L. to R.) Mr. Bob Giesler, C- Team; Mr. Dick Briars, varsity; and Mr. John Mc- Daniel, junior varsity. 92 BOYS' VARSITY BASKETBALL A. Homecoming excitement touches Jim Claypool as he scores while being guarded. B. Step up there, Craig, and take it away from that Hawk. C. FRONT ROW: J. Sljutske, manager; M. Maul; J. Birky; B. Schoon, manager; J. Yergler; G. Newland; D. Hathaway; R. Birky; P. Miller; C. Snyder; D. Morgart; J. Claypool; M. Halliwell. D. Reach for the sky, Ronnie Birky. hqv e fla n Guerable Jl+i rndte $portsnarvshif lu� or-k . Team ggressiv'e ver cyji+ter getter BOYS' VARSITY BASKETBALL 93 OO OCI Commercialism: What is it actually? Growing in- dustry. Kouts has increased its commercialism in the past five years. Industry and increasing commercialism means more jobs and more products. Kouts welcomes its new commercial neighbors with an open hand and an open heart. Since the growing industry means more jobs, it will mean more to Kouts in the future where hope- fully, Kouts will continue to support its growth providing more jobs for more people. Kouts alone is not the growing community. The world beyond Kouts has grown as proven by the support given to us by our advertisers. We appreciate their sup- port; they would appreciate yours. George Maul Owner CONCRETE John Sandberg Manager Radio Dispatched! 766-3656 Mixed - in-Trans it Railroad and Kimble Sts. Kouts IND. KOUZS KSADJ-MJX The Finest Equipment to Serve you better msmss pazwns Salyer’s Marathon; Dr. Jerry Allee Claussen's Florist Kouts Inn Jim Wertz Jim Knonf. Ruge Sons Audrey Meyers Crown Point Radio Shack 0£Z DownZOM0MZ MUSZAtfGS! Mrs. Phyllis Brown I $ 58 I Mr. Mrs. Brian Gesse n A Mr. Mrs. Lester Hoover Mr. Mrs. Ronald Hernia Pete Zarona Butler Mrs. Phyllis Schoon Mr. Mrs. Rernard Witkowski £ I v. 58 Mr. Mrs. Verlin Birky Mr. Mrs. Harold Fritz Mr. Mrs. Donald Spangler Mr. Mrs. Sam Hostetle Mr. Mrs. Eugene Sinn 96 George Jan Sartain k hs pep eoas U KILRO Hflif) For tty n,it WmJAck flwa Witty M£frsort We, the Class of 78 are fabulous, fantastic, and absolutely great! We strive to succeed in all of our ways. We look forward to the future, and make the best of our days. 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The Student Council congratulates The Rose-Lin Shop on its winning business float entry in the 1975 Homecoming Parade. I® MB SPAW0JCSK DON DEE AtfZJQUS AJ D 7UKJW- ZUKS KSSZOKA-j ZJOJV OPENING FALL 1976 766-2493 {j Compliments of HSJNOJID HO(j MAKKSZ Bill Reinke, mgr 100 HEINOLD ELEVATOR Company, Incorporated £ very thing for the farmer CWMhTULKTUHS to t«- CLASS '76 KOUTS RENSSELAER KNOX MAIN OFFICE ENOS BOONE GROVE AYLESWORTH 3451 266-3012 772-2176 2234 285-2953 462-1284 996-2500 Mjzz saw jos Of PHOZOQKAPHy Pictures fot; any Occasion 766-S474 Kouts, Indiana 102 Main Street PKOJSSSJOA'A £ A VIA rJO A1 we. 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Valparaiso, Ind Malts Sundaes Shakes Sodas Hot Dogs Cheese Dogs Chili Dogs Cones Extra! Extra! A. 'First runner-up (pause) Donna Lauer' for Lynnette Fox neant she was to be crowned homecoming queen for 1975-76 by reigning queen Cindy Hall, '75. B. V-I-C-T-O-R-Y shouts seniors Lynnette, Fox and Mat Maul demonstrating their senior class spirit. C. Bryan Sanders trucks to class. D. Caught in the spirit of a pep session, these Mustangs sing our school song. E. A real mascot for the homecoming parade, Duffus Claypool smiles to the crowd gathered along Main Street. F. Beatles-Dance-a-Thon winners are Sheri Brown and Steve Hallberg. G. Lunch time brings everyone a-speeding just like Julie Jancovich and Myron Newsom. H. Doing his own version of 'get down tonight.' Mr. Jim Rose follows a Mustang game. Also Mr. Calvin Willis and Mr. Paul Rommelmann keep an eye on what's hap- pening. I. Fourth graders in Mr. Roy Harmon's class made a hooked-rug Bicentennial flag. Holding corners of the partially completed flag are Scott Gorski and Melody See vers. J. The Christmas concert brought joy and warm feelings to everyone participating or attending the program. Kin- dergarteners share their innocent Christmas spirit with classmates and on-lookers. K. Elementary students kept halls decorated. L. The queen, her court, and their escorts (RIGHT TO LEFT) Mat Maul, Lynnette Fox, Mike Halliwell, Donna Lauer, Garry Newland, Ronda Herma, Rod Young, and Patty McConnachie. M. It is a sticky subject, but Janet Yergler can handle it for her GAA initiation. N. Beth Panuska plus 2 unknowns gives us a brilliant de- monstration of Gidget-the-Midget. O. 'Da, Ref, why's that Indian sticking out his tongue at me?' asks Jeff Yergler. P. Physics students do hardest experiment of the year and come up with - you guessed it - homemade ice cream. Our Special Thanks to: Mr. Ted Hitz for service above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you, Mr. Hitz. Blankenberg Studios for replacing pictured that somehow dis- appeared. Mrs. Pat Lindemann for her services as representative for American Yearbook Company. The Vidette-Messenger for all Porter County Fair pictures. AD of you have helped make our book the suc- cess we had hoped it of Kouts. We, the Kostang '76, have tried to capture the spirit of this school year to the best of our ability. I would like to thank the staff for all their time and effort to produce Kouts' own Bicentennial year- book, to all those merchants who patronized our yearbook, and to Mrs. Pat Lindemann, our yearbook representative. Special recognition should go to Ms. Sally Sloan, our advisor, who with her patience helped keep all our goals and spirits high to make this the best possible yearbook ever. The Editor, Maryjoan Panuska 120 EDITOR’S NOTE Additional Memories for “Ki- ear” A. The first graders' tribute to the bicentennial was this flag made up of egg cartons. B. Students in Mr. Chael's third grade class display puppets they made for a show given to their parents and the kindergarten classes. C. Among the first to receive his Kostang 76, John Oberholzer quickly looks for his clever senior saying 0. Huddled around the distribution tables, members of the class of '78 pick up ordered yearbooks. E. Studying the new opening section in Kostang 76, Oave Whited is pleased. F. Students in Mr. Gearheart's classes collected bottle caps for two years. Caps were then transported by way of a huge truck to be recycled. A. Kostang editor, Maryjoan Panuska, reads the dedi- cation made by the class of 1976 to their parents. B. Giving her valedictory, Char Birky speaks of the oncoming years. C. Graduating senior April Giesler smiles proudly af- ter Supt. Calvin Willis pronounces her classmates and her graduates. D. Salutatorian Nila Lippert speaks to the commence ment audience about the past as well as the future. E. As a special tribute to the bicentennial year, sen- iors Jill Nuest, Jeff Fritz and Linda Weaver with Mr. Godecke created this eagle for commencement exer- cises. ’76 Memorable Jh Special Ways Zo Graduates F. Senior Linda Weaver approaches the stage to be presented her diploma. Miss Dittmer proudly watches while Beth Taylor longs to be in their place. G. The abundant congratulations of the reception line brings a broad smile to Beck Lathrop. A. Freshmen - L to R - BOTTOM ROW: M. Krug; D. C. Jr. Alright Guys: BOTTOM ROW: J. Norris; M. Duttlinger; M. Lane. TOP ROW: B. Miller; D. Wise; Hartig; G. Hott; J. Duttlinger. TOP ROW: G. New- B. Minton; S. Miller; M. Nehmelman; M. Fox. land, coach; D. Whited; A. Clem; D. Zeiters; P. Mil- ler. B. Sophomores: BOTTOM ROW: D. Haring; B. Gin- gerich; T. Haman; T. Morgan; D. Vitou; B. Cannon. d. Jr. Quarter Pounders: L to R - T. Williams; J. TOP ROW: C. Fox; J. Chambers; J. McCree; S. Led- Proctor; P. Higgins; B. Karch; A. Curley, ford; J. Jeffrey. All-Stars Narrowly Defeated By Jaculty A. Chairman Dennis Morgart with clerk Nila Uppers addresses another state for a nomination during the Kouts Mock Convention. B. Some delegates marched with enthusiastic support while others awaited their turn to express their politi- cal opinions. C. Before the convention was called to order, these students in Mr. Stone's class practiced The Star Spangled Banner: on their kazoos. D. Mock convention delegates Tammy Rudd and Kim Upton try to drum up support for their candidate. KMS Molds Mock. ’76 Convention Spring Concert Celebrates 200 yrs. 3or USA A. The '76 choir, directed by Mr. Bob Good, enter- tains a capacity audience with patriotic songs. B. Organizing an enthusiastic Jr. High choir. Miss Debi Ilgenfritz directs a fantastic performance at the spring concert. C. Choir accompanist Charlene Birky receives the choir award from assistant principal Jim Rose. D. The Jr. High 'swing choir' performs a choreograph- ed version of Mother Country. A. Bass player Jeff Fritz demonstrated his playing abili- ty while performing Amazing Grace as a tuba solo. B. Music director, Mr. Robert Good, leads the audience in a patriotic sing-a-long. C. John Philip Sousa Award winner Nila Lippert received her award from Mr. Paul Rommelmann. D. Under the direction of Mr. Good the junior band pre- sents another fine performance. CaCross Qrain Co. he. custom grinding and mixing molasses blending master mix feed, grains, seeds fertilizer, liquid nitrogen ‘Perfect Jdiot' Draws lull Mouse Opening Might A. Chaos breaks loose when Puff (Bob Rietveld) and Mr. Latherby (John Duttlinger) come back to life from C. Dan demonstrates waking suggestion on victim their hypnosis. Puff! The results were catastrophic! B. A goodbye kiss from Dan (Matt Panuska) tells Lin- D. Before the show begins Director Oates talks with da (Kim Upton) how prom nite will be. Dan. Seniors Visit Capital Ju Historical year A. Look out Washington, here we come! Senior Class 1976 prepares to tour the nation's capital. 6. Discussing new information learned in the Capitol Building, the seniors move on to next item on the agenda. Where is McDonald's? C. A typical D.C. spring wind commanded coat col- lars be turned up, but the wind was no competition for the spirits of Linda Weaver, Char Birky, and Kris Miller. D. One last sleepy gaze by Peg Hostetler at what would soon be only a memory. E. Keeping their own record, Mike Cites and Becky Lathrop get snapshots to show back home. 7th GRADE BASKETBALL 84,1 GRADE BASKETBALL JR. HIGH TRACK Kouts 43 St. Paul 19 Kouts 43 St. Paul Kouts 34 Hebron 13 Kouts 53 Hebron Kouts 35 Immanuel 25 Kouts 37 Immanuel Kouts 50 Hanover 35 Kouts 28 Hanover Kouts 45 Westville 12 Kouts 55 Westvil le Kouts 38 T. Jefferson 26 Kouts 49 T. Jefferson Kouts 38 Washington 32 Kouts 34 Washington Kouts 29 Kankakee V. 35 Kouts 28 K. V. U Kouts 38 Boone 34 Kouts 29 Boone Kouts 38 Morgan 34 Kouts 44 Morgan Kouts 40 Wanatah 18 Kouts 38 Wanatah Kouts 34 North Judson 32 Kouts 44 N. Judson Kouts 35 Wheeler 29 Kouts 41 Wheeler Kouts 39 Washington 35 tr Kouts 69 LaCrosse 42 35 53 36 32 Kouts 72 Morgan 65 Kouts 73 Washington 45 Kouts 68 1 2 Boone 501 2 Kouts 67 , Hebron 51 Kouts 88 1 2 Westville 29 1 2 57 39 36 32 34 45 62 41 Kouts 81 Wheeler 36 Kouts 70 Hanover 62 Kouts 76 West Central 41 J.V. VOLLEYBALL Kouts 1.5 Valpo 15,15 Kouts 15,15 Hebron 1 1 Kouts 15,5,1 K.V. 12,15,15 Kouts 11-15-15 Morgan 15,12,6 Kouts 15,3,11 LaCrosse 9,15,15 Kouts 16-12.13 K.V. 14,15,15 Kouts 8,15,15 K.V. 15,12,13 Kouts 4,5 Hanover 15,15 Kouts 15,3,15 Boone 12,15,12 Kouts 11,15,15 K.V. 15,6,6 Kouts 15,15 K.V. 8,10 Kouts 5,11 Wheeler 15,15 Kouts 8,3 Chesterton 15,15 Kouts 15-14.16 Washington 9,16,14 Kouts 9,15 Westvil le 15,17 RESHMAN BASKETBALL Kouts 30 Kouts Kouts 35 31 Kouts 35 Kouts 27 Kouts 35 Kouts 37 Kouts 34 Kouts 36 Kouts 33 Kouts 34 Kouts 46 Kouts - 41 No. White 46 Oregon Davis 33 LaCrosse 34 Washington 36 No. Newton 39 Wheeler 29 Hebron 40 LaCrosse 35 Westville 35 Morgan 35 Westville 46 Boone 39 Hanover 50 VARSITY BASKETBALL (Boys) VARSITY BASKETBALL (Girls) Kouts 25 Valpo 58 Kouts 39 Westville 10 Kouts 39 Washington 27 Kouts 33 Chesterton 42 Kouts 30 Boone 47 Kouts 31 Wheeler 28 Kouts 36 N. Judson 49 Kouts 48 LaCrosse 25 Kouts 54 Morgan 34 Kouts 45 Hebron 38 Kouts 32 Hanover 37 Kouts 55 Knox 36 (Sectional) Kouts 51 Boone 46 Kouts 48 K.V. 21 (P.C.C.) Kouts 33 Hebron 34 J.V. BASKETBALL (Girls) Kouts 4 Valpo 63 Kouts 19 Westville 16 Kouts 11 Washington 19 Kouts 5 Chesterton 32 Kouts 30 Wheeler 25 Kouts 10 . Boone 21 Kouts 21 No. Judson 14 Kouts 37 LaCrosse 75 Kouts 11 Morgan 26 Kouts 14 Hebron 35 Kouts 16 Hanover 24 Kouts 22 Knox 18 FILLIES TRACK Kouts 17 Morgan 88 Kouts 36 LaCrosse 69 Kouts 32 1 2 Knox 72 1 2 Kouts 51 Boone 53 Kouts 551 2 Washington 48 1 2 Kouts 28 Westville 75 Kouts 35 1 2 Hebron 66 1 2 Kouts 25 Kouts 28 Kouts 41 Wheeler 63 mWt mi mu . JL ■ ■ SPRING BASEBALL Kouts 7 Hanover Central 10 Kouts 3 Lowell 6 Kouts 0 Lowell 11 Kouts 0 Boone Grove 7 Kouts 12 Boone Grove 10 PCC TOURNEY Kouts 3 Boone Grove 7 Kouts 0 No. Judson 8 Kouts 12 Kouts 11 Sectional Kouts 2 Morgan Washington ?ield Events Make Stars Participants A. Boys Track: FRONT ROW: L. to R.: R. Birky, M. Maul, J. Jeffery, J. McCree, D. Haring, K. Keifel, J. Mergi, G, Newland. BACK ROW L. to R. Coach Mc- Daniel, J. Sandberg, M. Hartig, S. Pumroy, D. Whited, J. Claypool, B. Gingerich, D. Zeiters, J. Rosenbaum. B. Girls Track: FRONT ROW: L. to R.: L. Pumroy, P. Herr, B. Kroft. MIDDLE ROW: B. Hudson, C. Kneifel, E. Panuska. BACK ROW: D. Lampl, statistician; Coach Moses, R. Curley, M.J. Panuska, L. Schultz, G. Snyder, C. Witkowski. Compliments of VALPARAISO PSZ HORRy eucaQAN One of Porter County's Largest Selection of Tropical OJ VALPARAISO Fish m. Birds Parakeets Canaries 205 N. CALUMET AVE Small animals mice Valparaiso, IN 46383 hamsters pet supplies accessories 18 N. Wash Valpo 462-8346 “ . . ■ � % ' •. •- •-Vr’:T ' ■ K J • • f V A- •■.31, • - • , - • • • . .. . •' “ 4 - 0 . '4. 4 - • - - • r - • 1 - . . U -V t - •.� • . • • � • • 0 A t; 0 J .