Kouts High School - Kostang Yearbook (Kouts, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1981 volume:

Kouts High School Kouts, Indiana Volume XXXVI Closing Dedication ’•ess Sett'09 3,30 and petto ,rt� vo •flto6 co 1 iCtott Though we long fo| y©u To honor you this We realize you’ve gqrse on, To be honored in a rnhch big We wish you could be Wtrosp So we could show how ipuch we To tell you that all the g done Was so special and so ra Instead, we must be satisfi To know you’re looking Watching us present your tamily With our very special crown. We, the class of 1981, dedicate our yearbook in memory of Mr. Robert M. Good. In Memory Weep not in tears of sorrow Because I ve gone away But weep with tears of gladness For the peace I have today I know your hearts are heavy With the sorrow that you bear. But God has called me home My place is ready there My stay on earth s completed. My final rest is won. I ve received the richest blessing, To dwell with God's own son1 Anonymous LORD, IT BELONGS NOT TO MV CARE Lord, it belongs not to my care. Whether I die or live, To love and serve Thee is my share. And this Thy grace must give If life be long I will be glad. That I may long obey; If short - yet why should I be sad To soar to endless day? Richard Baxter 1615-1691 (from Masterpieces of Religious Verse. J.D Morrison, ed . Harper Bros. 1948) Achieving Your Special Goals People reaching for goals . . . Everyone has their sights set on something. Some sort of achievement is important to everyone. All the goals may be different and maybe not every- one understands other people’s goals, but the important thing is to reach for the goals that YOU set for YOURSELF. 4 Be Aggressive,” So Keep the Faith, Proud We Are, and Proud We'll Be . All of these are parts of basketball cheers. Inside each one is a message to apply towards our- selves and our goals. Each one gives us cour- age and tells us to set our goals, have faith in ourselves, and to Go For It!” 5 Nothing Worthwhile Is Ever Easy Anyone willing to be corrected is on the pathway to life; anyone refusing has lost his chance. Kind words are like honey—enjoyable and healthful. Love forgets mistakes; nagging about them parts the best of friends. There is one man worse than a fool, and that is a man that is conceited. Proverbs (RSV) 6 We are given memories so that we may have roses in December. Memories are remarkable things. No one can take them away trom us. By using them, we may relive the best times of our lives again and again. With our memories, we can obtain the impossible, such as snowflakes in summer, or roses, growing wild, in December. A C A D E M C S 8 Helping People Reach Goals Trying to keep a balanced budget in these times is the challenge of Trustee Carl Hefner Helping people—even though they may be young—to realize that to get it. one must go for it,' is what Mr. Jay Bechtel does all year long. Stepping up the pace for life after H.S.. Mr Paul Rommelmann directs the entire program with stress on goals and success Aiding students, teachers, administrators, and parents takes skill and compassion from secretaries Mrs. Rose Ambers. Mrs. Vera Nuest, and Mrs Shirley Kneifel. 10 Leading the Mustangs to a winning basketball season are our coaches. Mr Jim Welsh and Mr Rick Blastick Both teach in social science Preparing for home economics classes Miss Merle Maxey and Mrs Kay Foust look over their plans together Kouts High moves ahead with a new printing press demonstrated by Mr Terry Brownell and admired by Mr Bryan Gause Superintendent of Porter County School. Mr Calvin Willis, visits KHS Guidance counselor. Miss Jane Dittmer, confers with Miss Mary Lawler, left. PE and science teacher, and Ms. Sally Newsom, media director Even Teachers Set Goals Seems as though Mr Bill Oates can’t believe Miss Wendy Wagner’s innocence rearding an English Lit discussion— Could it be about Chaucer'? These teachers mean business—whether in Mr Jim Hill’s typing class or Mrs Bettimae Reshkin's shorthand class PE Schedules dominate the conversation of Mr. Dick Briars and Mrs Sally Cunningham Wise in the ways of English dept curriculum Mr. Jim Pressner and Mrs. Sharon Strebth fill in new colleague Mr George Davis Science is the way of life for Mrs Evelyn Amest and Mrs Elizabeth Adams Cohorts in senior class matters. Mr. John Murray and Mr. Jim Stone, anticipate the pleasures of the Class of ’81 12 Reaching for the Stars Are More Stars CAFETERIA STAFF: Jean Nash, Dorothy Herr, Helen Olson, Sue Schoon. Back: Norma Vogel, Sue Schoon. Mary Lou Steinke. Mary Kneifel, Mary Jo Pflum. CUSTODIAL STAFF: Howard Martin, Ann Mason, Sue Coberly Back: Bill Schultz. Liz Smith. Edna Schultz, Edna Vitoux. Vern Beck BUS DRIVERS: Vic Martin. Ray Hall. Mike Robertson. Standing: Eldon Birky, Evelyn Oswald, Fred Salyer. Pat Devereaux 13 14 THE LITTLE RESTAURANT IN KOUTS Owner—Nick Karantoms 15 Phone: 766-3851 Magic of Music Entices Many JR HI BAND—Row 1 M Cannon; J. Gudeman; S Mueller; S. Yergler; A. Coatsolonia; M Martin; M Manago; T. Davis; K. Deal; C. McDougal Row 2: C. Bub; J Shutske; K. Werner; T Russell; S. Drang; S. Gesse; T. Sanders; J. Herr; B Stoddard; B Whitmore; S. Edwards; M. Glenn; K. Richie; T. Haman. Row 3: L. Lippert; S. Silhavy; M Krug; D Drang; T. Sanders; J. Joslyn; K Cadwell; S. Good; R. Deal; R. Kuehl; N. Hillers; W Huber; J Herma. B Martin; T. Mroz; M. Karantoms; M Campbell. R. Good Standing: A. Holl; S. Nuest; W Werner; D Wittey; T. Oswald; Mr Good SENIOR CHOIR—Row 1: Mr Good; S. Hoover; S. Oyer; D. Sommers; C Meyer; D. Nash; C. Oyer; L. Simons. Row 2: R. Nieves; M Eichelberger; L. Nash; D Miller; J. Higgins; T. Taylor; D. Harmon; R Good; M. Wallace. Row 3: M. Krieger; C. Halliwell; G. Graves; J. Rhodes; B Rust; T. Freyenberger; K. Helmuth; G. Smith; J. Graves; L. Gingerich Row 4: D. Eslick; G Hamstra; C Birkey; P. Nugent 18 SIXTH GRADE BAND—Row 1: S. Rochford. J Herma. C. Caldwell; B Gudeman; C Claussen; K Crosby; C Mergl; S Hoh. V Nicksic Row 2: C Kneifel; G Hathway. K SenzeK; M Rust; J Hamstra; P Plomaritis. R Gersham. P Martin Row 3: R. Young; L Butler. P Campbell; J. Lambert; B Gant. R Sloan. T. Kidder. J. Lavanaway. M Schoon C. Lange. D Eichelberger Mr Bauchle, director JR HIGH CHOIR—Miss Schultz; B Martin; B Whitmore; M Tratebas; D. Hemdal. D Wheeler; T. David; D Hammonds; L. Young; L. Huber; J. Tratar; L. Lippert; J Joslyn; M Martin; S Edwards; S. Silhavy; M Krug Row 2: J. Daugherty. T. Hill; T. Mroz. M Karantonis; R Scott; J Herma; J Eslick; G. Jorgensen; J West; S. Musser; D Drang, M Glenn; S. Yergler; K Coberty. S Drang. M Flagg Row 3: J. Herr; B Bechler; T Salzer; W Winkler. M Higgins; M Cairns; D Pazdur; K Senzek; L. Andresen; C. McDougal; C Salzer; D. Steward. M Krug Row 4 T. Sanders; B Lobody. M Betts; B Hattabaugh; B Simons; M Kelly; E Lange; G Herma; M Cannon; J. Gudeman. D. Pumroy; T Hoover; S. Bowie. S. Mueller. J. Froehling; L. Podell;J Brown Active Year for Student Council During the semi-formal Christmas Dance, couples enjoyed danc- ing and each other's company. After winning the school crest contest. Sheldon Curley proudly dis- plays his design During a Student Council dance. Bruce Paarlberg. Doug Miller and Scott Nuest keep the music rolling J. D. KNOPF SON CONSTRUCTION Carpentry—Concrete 153 E. 700 S. Kouts, IN 46347 Phone: (219) 766-2375 With escort Pat Halliwell, Susan Hartig was crowned the 1981 Homecoming Queen. Her court consisted of Carol Daughtery, escort Scott Sutter and Sharon Atherton, escort Lyle Hefner. The 1981 Homecoming Princess, Jackie Nicksic, was crowned during the varsity halftime. Her escort was Scott Nuest. Her court consisted of Marge Miller, escort Brian Rust and Mona Harris, escort Todd Betts. STUDENT COUNCIL—Row 1: C. Snow, pres.; D. Knopf, v. pres.; Mr. Pressner, spon.; J. Herma, freas ; R. Good, sec Row 2: L. Rommelmann; T. Cannon; L. Young; P. Garett; C. Herring; S. Rommelmann; S. Herma; J. Wise; S. Hartig; G. Yergler; K. Ambers. Row 3: C. Sinn; M. Mast; M. Karantonis; M. Glenn; J. Tratar; K. Walker; S. Gesse A. Coatsolonia; S. Mueller; J. Froehing; J. Joslyn. Row 4 A Manago. C. Taylor; J. Reif; K. Garett; R. Young; T. Goodpaster; L. Young; L. Gingerich. 21 Pep Block Puts Kouts on Map PEP CLUB—Row 1: J. Reif, hist ; S. Hartig, v.p.; 0. Knopt, pres.; C. Snow, treas ; L. Gingerich, sec ; K. Ambers, S. Atherton, L. Weaver Row 2: Miss Wagner, spon.; M Wallace. S Herma, C. Sinn, P. Garrett. L. Young. T. Cannon, 0. Herring. Row 3: C. Salzer, T. Hoover, L. Young, J. Froehling, S Mueller, S. Gesse, A. Coatsolonia, J. Brown. Row 4 M. Krug, L. Lippert, M Martin, S. Bowie, C. McDougal. D. Pumroy, T. Lake, J. Hiatt. Row 5 M Glenn. J. Shutske, J. Joslyn, J. Trater. S. Silhavy, M Manago, S. Oyer, M. Eichelberger Row 6: J. Rhodes. K. Barnhart, M Jessup, S. Edwards, S. Yergler, J. Vollrath, L. Jessup, J. Dillon. Row 7 M. Mast, L Martin Champs! The glory follows down the line from a congratulations from Mr. Rommelmann to Miss Wagner to ela- tion for Sharon, Michelle, Kathy, Rob- bin, Denise, and Lynn. Hip, hip, hooray! Pep block derbies display awards achieved by members. In excellent form, the KHS pep block exhibits spirit, exuberance, and good sportsmanship—winning qualities for any school. GOOD-YEAR MOSER TIRE SERVICE 105 North Main Str. Kouts, IN 46347 Phone: 766-2249 Andy Moser—owner Sailing for a victory—the KHS winning skit at the PCC tourney. School Mayflowers sink one by one until only KHS remains. The Mustang boat, commandeered by Jonathan Briars stands victorious. (Look closely on the bleachers for Jonathan's pop). This kind of enthusiasm and performance places Kouts tops of PCC.” 23 Band Charms Parade Goers 24 PATL’S SUPER VALUE Groceries InStore Bakery” Country Square Plaza Hebron, IN Phone: 996-2241 An alert Brian Shutske looks straight aheac Obviously June enjoys marching1 SENIOR BAND—Front row: E. Plomaritis. M Malcom. M Jessup. J. Vollrath, R Good. L. Gingerich. J Herma. D Knopf Second Row: C. Deavers. J. Reif. M Wallace. J. Nuest. L. Simons. M Plomaritis. S. Herma. J. Wise. L Weaver. S. Hartig. T. Fox. L. Martin. D. Miller. L. Reed. S. Rommelmann. Third Row: S. Shutske. M Mast. R Good. M Eilchelberger. T. Cannon. L. Young. K Higgins. T. Taylor. L. Nuest. C. Oyer. L. Johnson. J Bender. T. Hetrick. R Sanders. B Rust. J. Herr. D. Sommers. C. Taylor. P Good. M Oberholzer. M Coatsolonia. S. Nuest. T. Witkowski. C. Sinn. B Rust. S. Cambell. B Shutske. B Paarlberg. M Schmidt. K Birky. L Rommelmann. C. Birky Back Row J Rhodes. T. Betz. D. Tratar. T Manago. S. Gant. C. Wise. B Rust. P Halliwell. D. Hanng. J. Gaul. Mr Good 25 Many New Members for National Honor Society We want to be your bank Valparaiso, Kouts, Hebron, Burns Harbor 766-2236 Member FDIC NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY—Row 1: Mrs. Adams, spon.; J. Reif, pres.; C. Deavers, v pres.; T Bucher, sec ; D Miller, par; S Harlig; S Atherton; C. Snow. Row 2: L. Young; M Wallace; R Good; L. Weaver; J Herma; M. Plomaritis; J. Graves Row 3; S. Roberts; S Rommelmann; C. Fields; P Tratar; J. Nuest; C. Taylor; C. Birky. Row 4: V. Nuest; G. Yergler; B. Wandrey; T. Witkowski; R. Hiatt; B. Shutske; K. Helmuth CAFETERIA HELP—Row 1: S. Scott; S. Roberts Row 2: D. Sommers; J. Herr; K Gordon Row 3: D. Wengerd; D. Eslick; S. Aviles OFFICE HELP—Row 1: J. Nicksic; K Barnhart; S. Hartig; T Bucher Row 2; T. Cannon; C. Daughtery; R Harris; M Plomaritis Row 3: S. Harris; T. Higgins; J. Gaul; J. Vollrath. 26 Spirit Generated by Pom Pon, Cheerleaders POM PON Row 1: D Higgins; P. Rosenbaum; M Miller; T. Taylor; M Mast Row 2: S. Hartig; J. Wise; D. Glenn; J. Nicksic During the P.C.C., the varsity cheerleaders cheer the team on to victory. J.V. CHEERLEADERS: S. Herma, cap ; T Cannon; C. Sinn; L. Young, Not Pictured P. Garett VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: L. Weaver; K. Ambers, cap.; M Wallace; S. Atherton; R. Hefner 27 Kostang Staff Is Small but Efficient Yearbook representa- tive Deraid Ailes finds yearbook work quite ful- filling especially to his stomach. Long, hard hours of work are put into the yearbook, just ask Cindy Fields. With a businessman's look in his eye, Fred Martin gets ready to sell yearbooks. Kostang Staff: C. Fields (layout ed), C. beavers (business mang ), C. Snow (Editor), S. Newsom (Spon.), J. Webster, S. Cooper, S. Roberts. J Reif, F. Martin. JOHNSON’S DRIVE-IN 766-3622 ★ Fountain ★ Ice Cream ★ Sandwiches ★ Carry outs 28 The stress of a yearbook deadline makes editor Chris Snow a little crazy. Business manager Carol Deavers brainstorms ways to make the yearbook better. Choosing pictures is one of the many responsibilities of a staff member and Sue Roberts and John Webster do this carefully. Smiling with satisfaction, June Reif sells another yearbook. Our helpful sponsor Ms. Newsom always puts all her effort into the yearbook. Spelunking Delights Science Club ■ SCIENCE CLUB—Row 1: D Griffith, treas.; L. Jessup, sec ; L Reed, v.p.; C. Deavers, pres. Row 2: J. Nicksic; C. Newsom; K. Walker; E. Plomaritis; S Cambell; D. Sommers; E. Daughtery. Row 3: K. Barnhart; J. Hale; J. Webster; L. Griffeth; J. Herr; S. Hanson; T. Cannon; D. Crider; S. Scarbourough; M. Oberholzer; T Manago. Row 4: Mr. Stone, spon.; M Jessup; M Thorndyke; M Schmidt; K. Birky; T. Hetrick; B Wandrey. L Eichelberger; P Devereaux; F. Martin. S Marak Unsuspecting Dawn Sommers smiles, not knowing what awaits her. Our future scientists? Explaining the theory of relativity to her classmates. Sharon Hoover astounds them with her knowledge 30 Media Club Wins State Honors MEDIA CLUB—Front Row: M Krieger. treas ; J. Webster, v.p.; C. Deavers. pres Back Row Ms Newsom, spons.. L. Jessup, sec ; L. Reed Practicing their award-winning skit. Media Club members Carol Deavers. John Webster, and Lori Reed rehearse their barber shop routine MEDIA STAFF—Front Row Ms. Newsom; S. Cooper; M Cambell; C. Snow; J. Webster; C. Deavers; F Martin Back Row: R. Nieves; M Krieger; H. Ison; E. Daugherty; J. Gilmer; D Grifteth; T Witkowski Busily searching for a film strip. Fred Martin. Media Center helper seems to have trouble locating the one he’s looking for. Hoping to avoid work. Chris Snow hides under Ms Newsom s desk and hopes no one sees her 31 FEA Lightens Teachers’ Loads FEA—Row 1: Miss Dittmer, spon.; M Krieger, pres.; S. Oyer, v.p.; D. Stewart, treas.; M Cannon, sec Row 2: D. Sommers; L. Young; T. Goodpaster; G. Young; C. Taylor; C. Salzer; T. Hoover. Row 3: S. Hanson; J. Higgins; L. Gingench; R. Good; L. Nash; T. Lake; S. Musser Top: M. Thorndyke; S. Curley. Industrious Dawn Sommers works on a poster for an elementary teacher FHA—Row 1: J. Higgins, sec; L. Gingerich. pres ; T. Bucher, v.p.; C. Sinn, treas.. L. Jessup, hist; M. Mast. rep. Row 2: S. Oyer; L. Nash; K. Hornak; L. Hitz; J. Hiatt; S. Musitelli; J. Wade; S. Scott; M Jessup; K. Barnhart; J. Nicksic; J. Vollrath Row 3: M Krieger; S. Hoover; K. Walker; P. Bowie; M Malcom; D. Nash; L. Martin; L. Young; P. Garrett; J. Rhodes; Mrs. Foust, spon. Top: A. Manago; R Harris; S. Gant; S. Harris. The photographer caught Jail Higgins and Todd Freyenberger in the midst of a square dance. Seated on bales of straw. Jill Higgins and her bashful beau watch the square dancers. FFA and FHA Sponsor Hayride and Bonfire FFA—Row 1: H. Ison; C. Sinn Row 2: B Shutske; L. Hefner; M MILLER’S KOUTS CERTIFIED 404 S. Main Kouts, IN Ph: 766-3413 Brown; S. Avilas; B. Rust; G. Festa Row 3: C. Wise; T. Fox; C Birky; G Hamstra; B Rust; M. Thorndyke; M Edwards; B Rust Top: J. Hamann; J Demass, J. Krug; D. Feller; S. Nuest; K. Hornak; D, Krug; T. Freyenberger Come on Lyle, let me wear your hat, pleads Lisa Gingerich At the FFA FHA hayride. people discovered that square dances are lust as tun as sock hops. 33 0 CRAIG BIRKY GEME HAMSTRA KEITH HEIMUTH BRIAN RUST BROOKS RUST SCOTT SANDERS SCOTT SUTTER BRIAN UPTON GREG 'YERGLER Varsity Cross Country Has Best Season Near the finish line. Greg Yergler runs his hardest VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY—BACK TO FRONT: D. Miller; Coach Briars. G. Yergler; S. Sanders; S. Curley; D. Kimmel; H. Ison; S. Nuest; M Coastalonia; T. Betts; B Rust; K. Goodpaster Giving it all he's got. Mike Coastalonia outruns his opponent. Giving his last ‘get up and go Kurt Good- paster comes nearer to first place 36 Jr. High Teams Take Pride Behind the batter. Jan Herma gets ready to catch the breaking pitch JR. H. BASEBALL—FRONT D. Jorgenson; D Pazdur; B. Lobody; K. Richie 2ND: J. Herma; M. Higgins; T Salzer; T. Hill; J. West. M Campbell; B. Stoddard; M. Karentoms; D. Wheeler During the game. Kevin Richie tries to pick out his pitch Slugger Tony Hamann steps up to bat JR H. CROSS COUNTRY—FRONT: R Deal; D Peterson; T. Mroz; B Lobody; S. Nuest; T. Sanders; B Bechler; J Savage 2ND: M Campbell; W. Huber; N Hillers; B Hattabaugh; J. Herma; B Martin; M. Karentoms; M Glenn; B Stoddard; K. Deal; S. Silhavy; J. Tratar; J. Joslyn 4TH: B Whitmore; T. Sanders; K. Richie. T. Hamann; M Martin; L. Lipped. M. Flagg; M Betts; R Good; T Oswald S35 37 Varsity Girls Take It to the Limit VARSITY-SITTING: P. Tratar; C. Fields STANDING: L. Rommelmann; L. Weaver; M Miller; S. Atherton; M Thorndyke; S Rommelmann; A Landsdowne; D. Glenn BACK: L Johnson, mgr. C. Oyer, mgr While warming up. Cindy Fields bumps the ball Front row player Sara Rommelmann spikes the ball The Varsity Fillies come off the floor for a break. As the team looks on Micki Thorndyke kills the ball J. V. Girls Stride for the Best JR VARSITY—BOTTOM: Coach Maxey; L. Rommelmann; J. Rhodes, J. Higgins; S. Oyer 2ND: C. Oyer, mgr.; M Eichelberger; D Miller; K Higgins; T. Cannon; M Malcolm 3RD: L. Johnson, mgr.; S Cooper; P Rosenbaum. J. Wise; S. Herma. Sophomore Jay Wise power serves the ball At game point. Marci Malcolm wishes for an ace In her own way Lisa Rommelmann serves the bail for an ace As Kim Higgins gets ready. Regina Good hopes for a bump set spike 39 Boys JV Volleyball Proud of Record 7-2 Bringing back his arm in a precise motion, Jack Gaul prepares to spike the ball Brian Shutske and Jack Gaul watch and wait for the outcome of Bradd Schultz s bump The ball ascends gracefully after Gary Kneifel’s set BOYS J.V. VOLLEYBALL—Back Row: L. Johnson, mgr ; M Schmidt; F Martin; K Birky; T Hetrick; C Litner, G. Kneifel. B Schultz; C Oyer, mgr Front Row—T. Higgins; J Gaul; M Edwards; B Rust; R. Sanders. B Shutske; J Bender One deliberate motion sends up Bradd Schultz’s set 40 Varsity Makes Tourney Finals UooooLU k Preparing to clasp his hands together to make an even bumping surface. Gene Hamstra keeps his eyes on the ball BOYS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL— Coach Knautf; B. Schultz. C Birky; G. Kmefel; D Haring. B Upton; G. Hamstra. B Rust; M Vollrath; B Shutske; K Helmuth; L Johnson, mgr. C Oyer, mgr Watching the photographer out of the corner of his eye. Matt Vollrath sets the ball. Showing us an example of settng while on his knees. Brooks Rust waits ready With his knee slightly bent. Doug Haring shows us a casual bump 7th Grade Basketball—T. Mroz; B Whitmore; B Martin; M. Karantonis; B. Bechler; J. Herr; M Cairns; B. Stoddard; M. Higgins. M. Campbell. 8th Grade Basketball—R. Good; S. Nuest; T. Sanders. K. Richie; T. Hamann; B. Lobody; T. Sanders This Pony carefully plans his next offensive move to get through this tough defense zone. Heavily guarded. Brad Bechler tries to get out of a tough spot. Jr. High Girls Finish with Good Record Jr. High Girls B Team—M. Manago (mang); S. Silhavy; M. Martin; S. Mueller; D. Wittey; K. Werner; M. Lawler (coach); S. Good; M Krug; L. Andresen; D. Drang. Jr. High Girls A Team—K. Deal; W. Werner; M. Glenn; A. Coatsoloma; S. Edwards; J. Joslyn; M. Lawler (coach); K. Cadwell; J. Brown; S. Yergler; R. Summa. Grabbing for the ball. Missy Martin looks like she’s going to have some interference by the other team Jr. High Girls keep their eyes on the ball at all times. Fillies End Season Tied for PCC Lead Will it go in? Debbie Glenn wonders as team- mate Paula Tratar looks on. Accepting the game ball as the sectional run- ners-up are Sara Rommelmann and Amy Lans- downe. Varsity Fillies—Front Row: L. Rommelmann; G. Graves; D. Glenn; M. Harris; P. Tratar; A. Lansdowne. Back Row: Coach Kathy Brownwood; S. Rommelmann. J. Dillon. S. Atherton. M. Miller. M. Thorndyke, Keith Hefner, Asst. Coach George Davis. Not pictured: S. Roberts, mgr.. K. Higgins, mgr. Pressured by her opponent. Amy Lansdowne looks around wondering to whom she can throw the ball. Flying through the air. Micki Thorndyke lays the ball up for two more points. 44 C Team Works Hard in Rough Year Boys’ C Team Basketball—Row 1: M Edwards; L Nuest; T. Manago; J. Hamann. Row 2: M Schmidt; B. Rust; T. Hetrick; H. Ison. Not pictured: D. Brantley; D. Crider; R Sanders; J. Bender; P. Deveraux. T. Higgins; J. Gaul; Mr. Brownell, coach. Getting a fast break. Ron Sanders goes for a lay-up. Even though he’s double teamed, Mike Schmidt gets the ball. Up for the shot, John Hamann gets two more. Wow! Did you see that fake Tim Hetrick made9 46 JV Semi-Finalist in PCC rr -1� , J.V. Boys Basketball—Front Row: S. Scarborough, mgr.; T. Greyenberger; R. Avilas; S. Curley; M. Coatsolonia; D. Wengerd. Row 2: Mr Blastick, coach; S. Paris; J. Press; B Schultz; K Birky Going up for a rebound. Todd Freyen- berger gets two Under the basket. Bradd Schultz makes a bucket Shooting from the far outside. Mike Coatsolonia scores Lightning quick Sheldon Curley tries his best to make this shot. Kouts Wins PCC Ends Season 14-7 Defying his opponents, Brooks Rust takes careful aim and shoots 1981 Boys Varsity PCC Champs—Row 1: Cheerleaders; S. Atherton; R. Hefner; K. Ambers; M Wallace; L. Weaver Row 2: B Rust, B Rust; S. Sutter; B Upton; K Helmuth Row 3: P Higgins, mgr.; S. Scarborough, mgr.; S Sanders; G. Hamstra; G. Yergler; C. Birky; Jim Welsh, Coach Tipping the ball in for two more points. Craig Birky leads the Mustangs to yet another victory. Obtaining a firm grip on the ball, Scott Sutter keeps an eye on his opponents and teammates Wrestling for the ball. Greg Yergler grapples with two opponents as Craig Birky and Scott Sutter look on. 49 Kindergarteners Learn About School Mrs Sharon Barnett Brannon Brockett Mindy Cannon Cody Carlson Douglas Deardortf Amy Fry Blaine Gingerich Rebecca Good Duane Gudeman Kathryn Heinold James Herr Karma Kerns Lisa King Eric Martin Charles Meyer Colin O'Guin Anthony Rose Bethany Ruch Stephan Sawyer Brett Smith Paulea Smith Scott Woods SOPHIE’S COUNTRY CLIPPER Call for an appointment 766-2334 U , Jeremy Bristol Sheri Brunicon Sara Cannon Christopher Castator Valarie Fannin Jason Foreman Gregory Franks Kevin Hamman Jeanette Hanson Erin Higgins Toby Neal Tammy Patterson Shannon Peterson Theresa Pflum Hector Powers Rebecca Raderstorf Adam Redelman Kenneth Tabler Kristina Wise David Young Not Pictured Tommy Caton ‘No1 No1 Not me! ’ exclaims Brannon Brockett as his picture is taken Working studiously with three students. Mrs. Barnett teaches the basics What do you think you're doing in my room'? asks Hector Powers Coloring is tun as displayed by Adam Redelman 53 First Grade Makes Apple Cider Ms. Sonme Conner Jennifer Antrim Chad Arndt Shawn Bencze Jennifer Blodgett James C astator Cory Daumer Christina Dunham Michelle Elwood Andra Ference Robert Grisham Thomas Hallberg Melissa Jones Scott Klemp Dennis McMahan Scott Marks Ryan Martin Shelly Meeks Karl Milkereit George Miller Angelo Nieves Cynthia Pgledderer Lora Rommelmann Geraldine Savage Sarah Williams These students move their desks back after recess Students in Ms Conner’s class are busy learning to read Daydreaming is a virtue learned by most first grade classes These first graders listen while Mr. Stone teaches them to make cider 54 Mrs. Kathy Kuss Jason Annen Bradley Bailey Corey Beavers Amanda Cannon Shane Charpentier Denise Dotson Julia Elkins Paul Garrett Brad Gesse Nathan Henderson Melissa Hillers Gerald Kurdelak Lori Lucas Christine Martin Scott Nix Paup Patterson Lila Rommelmann Derrick Shannon Jennifer Smith Renee Stoddard Eric Stone Heather Werner Tony West April Woods First graders proudly display the pio- neer village they constructed 55 Second Grade Goes to Deep River Park Mrs. Diane Burrus Rochelle Brockett Mark Deavers Jay Glenn Heather Gusler David Hamstra Rachel Helnold Tanya Hoover Lori Johnson Brandon Karch Natalie Kerns Mark Kinne Greg Krug Chanty LaPradd Robert Lilley Tommy Lloyd Nancy Meyer Todd Mueller Sam Obermeyer Tammy Patterson Catherine Ptlum Brad Redelman Brain Robertson June Rouch Tina Ruch Diane Russell John Sawyer James Selby Aaron Thompson Sheree Wheeler Kathleen Wittmer Rachel Young Not Pictured: Patricia Caton Chris Mitchell In line, Catherine Ptlum awaits her turn to put up her tray CAROLYN’S BEAUTY CTimiO 209 S. Main Kouts, IN 46347 Phone 766-2535 Ear Piercing Make-up Jewelry Hair Care Products Tues-Thru Sat. 8:30-5:00 Evening Hours on Thurs. Appointments Necessary Carolyn Beach—Owner Patricia Volrath—Operator 56 Miss Sue Pickard Matthew Alliston Christina Baird Ben Berndt GerakJ Berry Kimberly Birky Jonathan Brairs Pam Hanson Charles Hays Denise Henderson William Herr Faith Hoh Brent King Kim Kurdelak Loretta Landsperger Gregory Larson Bobby Lloyd Debbie Lloyd Jerry Martin Jamie McMahan Wendy Melcher Brandon Moser Shawn Murray Pam Patterson Brent Poise! Lester Pullins Debra Stanley Todd Stout Alethea Susdorf Jimmy Wertz Not Pictured Aaron Sinks In music class, some second grade students show their interest in learning about musical instruments. These students enjoy singing These second graders enjoy a good lunch everyday 57 Snow Projects Captivate Third Graders Mrs Gaylene Becker Billy Aiken Michael Carlson Danny C incoski Lorelei DeMass Doug Feller Eric Ference Owen Gudeman David Hallberg Christine Heinold Tina Henderson Amy Holl Holly Jorgensen John Krug Steve Krug Jason Lambert Sandi Lipped Adam Martin Allen Miller Joe Mroz Joseph Pazdur Adam Ronco Michael Scobey Shannon Steinke Kelly Woods Not Pictured Sherrie Urbanus Dressing for the weather, these stu- dents don't let the heat affect their stud- ies 3rd graders learn new skills each day 58 SMEELY’S GENERAL MERCHANDISE Phone: 754-2441 LaCrosse, IN 46384 £ IMS. Mi Mrs. Diane Henderson Robert Antrim Ross Barbee Sarah Blodgett Chad Brumcon Scott Chess Shawn Collinsworth Randy Daumer Roland DeMass Julie Fox Tim Franks Christina Garrett Rebecca Gesse David Gut James Hanson Dan Hessling Cheryl Higgins Brooke Joslyn Heather Lecki Amy Oswald Amy Pullins Tony Schoon Robert Smith Richard Soule Marc Stoddard George Taylor Michelle Wheeler While dreaming of recess. Bobby Antrim smiles with joy. Workbooks take priority during this time of the day Obviously envying their studies, they pay close attention to their teacher Pausing in his studies. Dan Hessling gathers his thoughts 59 Fourth Grade ‘Year of Indiana History’ Mr Roy Harmon Chris Crosby Emmett Deal Carole Doelling Bobby Gajewski Jon Hammonds Paul Henderson Leslie Herma Todd Hill Kim Hoover Danny Howell Dawn Jenkins Beverly Karch Travis Kidder Laura Kurdelak Tracey Lange Kim Lawrence Terry Lloyd Donald Poisel Amber Robertson Jennifer Rouch DeAnna Sanders William Selby Debbie Stone Karen Susdorl John Tabler Sheena West Melissa Wise Not Pictured w %r '■% v w -w Krista Good Mrs. Gwen Bucher Tammy Armstrong Sean Cairns Julie Edwards Michael Harmon Karla Hemdal Chris Herma Shern Herring Alicia Higgins Karen Jorgensen Greg Karantoms Craig King Michael Kneifel Celeste Knopf Chris Lilley Brian Lobody Brian Manago Heidi Melcher Joey Neal Julie Obermeyer Becky Overholt Jennifer Paarlberg Kim Philbin Regina Rod rick Tim Taylor Mark Wittmer 60 Ms. Lia Roccia Jerri Andresen Cheryl Ashmore Nicole Beeson Mike Berndt Melissa Brantley Ricky Cleveland Carrie Dunham Dave Elwood Ann Gately Michelle Gingerich Lynnetl Glenn Chris Higgins Amy Johnson Lorelei Kerns Randy Lake Richard Lang Alice Lavanaway Jason Lincoln Traci Lipped Jenny Marks Sarah Marshall Darrell Miller Scott Richie John Rochford Tom Taylor Jason Whitmore Kim Wise THERMOGAS A Division of Mapco 10506 W.St. Rd. 8 P.O. Box 188 Phone: 754-2210 La Crosse, IN Best Wishes Seniors! Math, language, Indi- ana history ... it could all get to you unless you are in Ms. Roccia's 4th grade Undisturbed by nei- ther 4th grade nor the photographer, Karen Susdod awaits her turn to speak to Mr. Harmon. 61 Dinner Culminates Genealogy Study Mrs. Gloria Nightingale Tamara Alliston Anjonette Betts Audery Birky Chris Birky Chenoa Butler Julie Clawson Mark Collmsworth Paul Deavers Alice Gaul Carl Geiser Donald Graves Mike Hallberg Lisa Hamann Dana Hesslmg Missy Howell Micki Huber James Ison Karla Jorgensen Amy Kneifel Mike McNichols Jenny Newsom Scott Oswald Bruce Overholt Jon Paarlberg Jenny Pflum Alfred Rudd Robertta Savage Barb Schultz Scott Schultz Tom Silhavy Jon Sordelet Not Pictured Clifford Martian Mmm, a pet rock. Let me see. That looks good It's from Germany, isn’t it? While serving the food. Mrs Nightin- gale explains where each dish originates 62 Mrs. Jan Sutton Laura Antrim Amy Armstrong Lee Berndt Andrew Boston Ricky Briars Collette Campbell Sue Daughtery Jamie Drang Kurt Foldesy Patrick Goodpaster Chad Gusler Elizabeth Ham mods Chris Henderson Doug Hiatt Dana Hydman Heidi Manago Jennifer Miller Eric Nix Todd Nordyke Chris O'Guin Brad Rosich Carol Salzer Katy Salzer Camel Scobey Rusty Sheffer Rhonda Wagner John Werner j. w. RUNYON Getting involved in their research pro- ject. these fifth graders study diligently Good use of elementary reading cen- ters enhance learning Getting away from the shush of old libraries. Media Centers invite casual learning discussions with the teacher 63 Attendance Dragons, Grade 6 Excels Mr Jerry Kurdelak Chris Caldwell Pat Campbell David C incoski David Eichelberger Brian Gant Charles Geiser Joan Hamstra Jenny Herma Michelle Higgins Shannon Hoh Craig Kneifel James Lambert Craig Lange Jon Lincoln Bruce Lobody Doug Martin Carol Mergl Laura Moslick Debbie Mueller Donald Pazdur Phoebe Plomaritis Sandi Rochford Melinda Rust Christi Salzer Kenny Senzek Tammy Simons Cory Upton Not Pictured: Ralinda Zea WERNER HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING Sheet Metal Furnaces Humidifiers Air-Conditioning Electric Filters Heating Cooling Service 100% attendance honors go to Mr Kurdelak s class Willard L. Werner Kouts, IN Phone: 776-2141 64 Mrs Kathy Brownwood Dion Arndt Michael Brown Lance Butler Craid Claussen Cathy Crosby Jett Daugherty Missy Gesse Robin Grisham Becky Gudeman Gail Hathaway Robyn Herma Debbie Ison Doug Jorgensen Trent Kidder Rick Lake Hugh Landsperger Jay Lavanaway Sharon McMahan Philip Martin Veronica Nicksic Joanna Rhodes Dave Rodrick Paul Davage Matt Schoon Rob Sloan Susan Stone Brenda Wengerd Richie Young Stars of The Reluctant Dragon over- whelmed audiences invited to Mrs Brownwood’s class 65 Intermediates Reach Toward Future Mrs. Libby Hills Wendy Cordray Edward Francis Donna Headlee Raymond Henry Truman Jackson Ronald Keaton Nicky Landsperger Carrie Marion John Riley Nicholas Steffus Sheila Taylor Anna Winkler Not Pictured: Paul Ward Nurse Patsy Tieman visits Kouts 2Vi days per week Elementary music, instructed by Miss Mona Schultz, teaches the basics of rhythm. It's all a matter of technique, instructs art teacher Mrs Lori Gath- mann. Flu hits and it's a long wait for a ride home for Nicole Beeson who decided to take advantage of the row of empty chairs in the school office. Specials: Everday Part of Curriculum Discussing resources for the special education programs are Mrs. Maureen Hunt, Mrs. Sandi Birky, and Mrs. Libby Hills. Winning awards in the not-so-easy- job of playground lunchroom supervi- sors are Mrs. Sharon Simons, Mrs. Carol Moslick, and Mrs. Jean McDougal. Media Center supervison and administration is under control with Mrs. Carolyn Birky. Speech and hearing pathology pro- ceeds under the direction of Mrs. Susan Kowalski. Elementary P.E., taught by Mr. Dick Briars, is a fundamental part of the ele- mentary curriculum. 67 Seventh Graders Brave High School Life Sharing what appears to be a pretty good joke, Brad Bechler. Rex Deal. Mike Cairns, and Jim Daugherty, keep their voices down in the Media Center Paying close attention, Dave Wheeler, Steve Lawrence, Gary Jorgenson, and John West listen to everything that their class president has to say. Seventh grade class meetings go along smoothly because the seventh grade really cares about getting things done Introducing Michelle Flagg to Kouts School. Carrie Bub shows her the Media Center ft f% ft 0 LkULm 1 0 ft fi b fhh,r. a t p rt iy v i A IWi XJ 9i m ' « tA £4 HUM ( ft M, t'i ft U 1 ft ft % r r frt' Mlk a Ml ( (ft o ‘ i 0 .. . ' n Brad Whitmore, v. pres Jennifer Shutske. sec Mark Campbell, treas Lynn Andresen Brad Bechler Carrie Bub Kelly Cadwell Mike Cairns Karen Coberly James Daugherty Tracey Davis Rex Deal Deanna Drang Suzette Drang Shawn Edwards James Eslick Michelle Flagg Michelle Glenn Sonya Good Dana Hammonds David Hemdal Caprice Henderson Jan Herma John Herr Mark Higgins Tony Hill Annette Holl Lon Huber Raymond Ison Gary Jorgenson Jami Joslyn Mark Karantoms Mary Krug Ronald Kuehl Steve Lawrence Maria Manago Brett Martin Tom Mroz Todd Oswald Tom Russell Tom Salzer John Savage Rob Scott Susan Silhavy Brian Stoddard Rhonda Summa Mark Tratebas Karen Werner John West David Wheeler Wayne Winkler Debra Wittey Susan Yergler Not pictured Lynette Lippert Melissa Martin, pres Jom Tratar 69 Eighth Graders Rake Leaves Johanna Froeling, pres Stephanie Gesse. v pres Anne Coatsolonia. sec Stacey Mueller, treas Mike Betts Susan Bowie Julie Brown Michelle Cannon Shayne Cole Katie Deal Mark Flagg Rodney Good Judy Gudeman Tony Hamann Brain Hattabaugh Gina Herma Ned Hillers Tina Hoover KISTLER from KOUTS Mack Sales Service General Repair Truck Leasing Parts Wayne Kistler 766-2257 or 766-2258 408 E. Indiana Ave. Kouts, IN 46347 CARPET ISLAND Island of Values Carpets Ceramic Tile Draperies Linoleum Wall Paper Pittsburgh Paints Free Estimates Professional Installation 1 South Main Street Hebron, IN 46341 Phone: 996-5300 70 y O Hall a UI ‘f S Pi ( l ft f 4k ' M J. L' ' dA 9 -tr A- '■ , K f ■ ft I A man. a ft r, w - 4 — s Wally Huber Mike Kelley Tammy Lake Eric Lange Barry Lobody Cheryl McDougal Sand i Musser Luis Nieves Shawn Nuest Chris O'Day David Pazdur Daniel Peterson Loneits Podell Ken Powers Dina Pumroy Kevin Richie Dan Rosenbaum Colleen Salzer Tim Sanders Tom Sanders Kristina Senzek Brian Simons Bruce Snow Debbie Stewart Gary Summa Paul Tratebas Wendy Werner Dean Williams Adam Witkowski Louetta Young Not Pictured Richie Herring Go ahead, do it your way' says Wendy Werner to Tina Hoover and Colleen Salzer While in study hall. Shayne Cole daydreams During a class meeting, the eighth graders get a lot accom- plished A captivating Dina Pumroy smiles for the camera, while the captivated Luis Nieves and Eric Lange look on 71 Freshman Shovel Snow SALYER’S MARATHON SERVICE Rt. 8 49 Kouts, IN 46347 PH: 766-3372 Ph: 462-1753 MILLER GLASS SERVICE Glass for every purpose 259 Indiana Ave. Valparaiso, IN Bard Rust. pres. Mike Oberholzer. v pres. Peggy Garrett, sec Laura Young, treas Kelli Barnhart Todd Betts Kevin Birky Dale Brantley Spencer Campbell Tammy Cannon Connie Coberly Shannon Cooper Darrell Crider Earl Daugherty Junior Davis Mike Edwards Marilyn Eichelberger Gail Graves Michelle Haring Debbie Harmon Laura Hefner Dawn Herring Kim Higgins Karen Hornak Harlin Ison Susan Jefferson Michelle Jorgensen Dave Krug Jamie Lang Danny Lawrence Troy Manago Laura Martin Caroline Meyer Sharon Musitelli Debbie Nash Lori Nash Lee Nuest Sandi Oyer Eunice Plomaritis Jyme Rhodes Renee Rudd Steve Scarborough Mike Schmidt Bill Sinks Greg Smith Tanya Taylor Dan Tratar Jill Wade Chuck Wise Listening avidly to President Brad Rust speak. Secretary Laura Young takes notes It seems Jyme Rhodes and Spencer Campbell are having a fun time talking. A serious Kevin Birkey poses for the camera while Connie Coberly and Tammy Cannon look elsewhere Two naturals for the camera. Mike Schmidt and Harlin Ison smile big. Freshmen Todd Betts walks swiftly towards the tables of food at the harvest feast 73 LANDSHIRE FOOD SYSTEMS OF INDIANA Serving Schools, Snack Bars, Concession Stands, Taverns, and Coffee Bars. 217 South Main Kouts, IN. 46347 Phone: 766-3348 INTERNATIONAL PRETZEL CORPORATION OF INDIANA Hot Soft Pretzel Serving Schools, Snack Bars, and Concession Stands. Phone: 776-2252 Class Rings Highlight Sophomore Year While watching Mr Newsom s demonstration. Julie Vollrath. Mona Jessup, and Sharon Hoover wait in eager anticipation for spaghetti casserole Looking up trom her work, Jan Hiatt gazes out into the hallway. Jackie Nicksic. pres Marge Miller, v pres Stacy Herma, sec Marge Mast, treas Rick Avilas Jeffrey Bender Pam Bowie Mike Carden Mike Coatsolonia Jim DeMass Pat Deavereaux Julie Dillon Troy Fox Todd Freyenberger Jack Gaul Debbie Glenn Rita Good Lisa Griffith Catherine Halliwell John Hamann Mona Harris Sherri Harvey Tim Hetrick Jamfer Hiatt Julia Higgins Tim Higgins Lori Hitz Sharon Hoover Kevin Hornak Mona Jessup Lynette Johnson Gary Kneifel Amy Lansdowne Jeff Lincoln Carl Litner Cathy Lombard Marci Malcolm Tony Manago Fred Martin Donna Miller Cindy Newson Christina Oyer Lisa Rommelmann Pam Rosenbaum Ron Sanders Bradd Schultz Sheila Scott Cheryl Sinn Ed Stewart Julie Vollrath Kris Walker Doug Wengerd Jalyn Wise 75 Junior Class ’Sandwiches’ Kouts Julie Herma, pres. Lori Young, v. pres. Lynn Weaver, sec Michelle Wallace, treas Sharon Atherton Steve Aviles Joe Brantley Mary Brown Jett Cites Sheldon Curley Bill Daugherty Lyle Eichelberger 76 V—“ Willard Paarlberg QWfa. P.P IPS inn £ ft ft ft ft ft tS., t BMaHaj Don Eslick Cindy Fields Sue Gant John Gilmer Lisa Gingerich Pam Good Regina Good Tracy Goodpaster Kathy Gordon Jim Graves John Hale Gene Hamstra Sue Hanson Sue Harris Lon Harvey Jackie Herr Jill Higgins Dan Hitz Jeff Hott Steve Marak Dianna Miller Casey Mueller Ramona Nieves Jean me Nuest Steve Paris Melissa Plomaritis Jim Press Susan Roberts Sara Rommelmann Brian Rust Scott Sanders Brian Shutske Susan Shutske Vicky Silhavy Micki Thorndyke Scott Toth Paula Tratar Brian Upton Brad Wandry John Webster Not Pictured Greg Yergler Keith Helmuth Scott Young Lori Simons Any place will do when Susan Hanson has to finish homework Planning his escape from a class meeting, Brad Wandrey glances at the clock. Thinking up new ideas for a service project, Melissa Plomaritis contemplates shoveling snow Anxiously awaiting Jeff Cites' opinion of her idea. Mary Brown hesitates before replying CAST George Lewis May Daniels Jerry Hyland Helen Hobart Susan Walker Mrs Walker The Porter Cigarette Girl Coat Girl Phyllis Fontaine Florabel Leigh Maid_____■ Maid Chauffeur Chauffeur Bellboy Ernest Harriet Glogauer Miss Leighton Lawrence Vail Weisskopf Meterstem Page Kammerling Mr Flick Miss Chasen Cameraman Soundman Bishop Script Girl... Secretary Tie Salesman Bridesmaids Student director Director Dave Griffith June Reif Pat Halliwell Cathy Taylor Gina Young Carol Deavers Vaughn Nuest Denise Knopf Chris Snow Susan Hartig Robbin Hefner Mary Rose Doig Marie Krieger Tim Witkowski Matt Volrath Brooks Rust Dale Miller Lori Reed Kathy Ambers Tim Witkowski Dale Miller Jerry Williams Pat Nugent Craig Birky Vaughn Nuest Laura Jessup Scott Nuest Pat Nugent Matt Volrath Mane Krieger Denise Knopf Roxanne Harris Mary Rose Doig Dawn Sommers Kathy Garrett Toni Cannon Donna Higgins Chris Snow William Oates Penelope Sycamore Gina Young Marlin Vanderhof Dave Griffith Essie June Reif Ed Rheba Kolenkhov Donald Tony Kirby Alice Mr Kirby Mrs Kirby Paul Sycamre Mr De Pinna Henderson Pat Haliawell Chris Snow Carol Deavers Matt Volrath Dale Miller Kathy Ambers Jerry Williams Vicki Schultz Vaughn Nuest Tim Witkowski Susan Hartig Gay Wellington Denise Knopf Olga Cathy Taylor G-Men Laura Jessup Dawn Sommers Marie Krieger Juanita Caldwell Student director Lon Reed Director Mr. Oates KATHY AMBERS Who we are. what we become, is determined by those who love us. CRAIG BIRKY Let not thy will roar, when thy power can but whisper TONI CANNON A friend is someone who knows all about you. but likes you anyway BOB BEGGS Do something in life Follow, or get out of the way. PATRICIA BUCHER No day will fail when you leave the decisions to God CAROL DAUGHERTY To me life is but a dream Dream on! Till your dreams come true JUANITA CALDWELL When you begin to fight, the best thing is to kiss and make up. CAROL DEAVERS Real love begins when nothing is expected in return 81 DEAN FELLER God gives and the government takes away. KURT GOODPASTER What the mind can conceive, the body can achieve DOUG HARING Temper is like dynamite; they both have short fuses GARY FESTA V PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE DAVID FISHTORN DAVID GRIFFITH You’re in a rut when someone asks what's new and you can't answer PATRICK HALLIWELL Even if your strength is gone, keep pushin’ on ROXANNE HARRIS We shape our lives not by what we carry, but what we leave behind SUSAN HARTIG True friendship is a plant of slow growth KATHY GARRETT Your only obligation in life is to be true to yourself LYLE HEFNER Some people make the world special by being in it. Including you. 82 ROBBIN HEFNER Friends know you’re not perfect but treat you like you are PHILIP KESTER Well . I’m glad that's over JAMES KRUG The man upstairs only gave us one chance, don’t blow it. RICK HIATT Creation is greatest it you have peace with God. man. and yourself DARRYL KIMMEL Life is like a personal mirror, it reflects only what you show JOE LINCOLN DONNA HIGGINS Truth falls away from the lips of one you love and trust most. DENISE KNOPF Love doesn't make the world go around, it makes the ride worth it. ANNETTE MANAGO Everyone is a moon and has a dark side that he never shows to anyone LAURA JESSUP Often happiness calls, but we are too busy to answer MARIE KRIEGER Joy isn't in things, it is in us. DALE MILLER Footprints in the sands of time weren't made by sitting down 83 DOUG MILLER Freedom isn't doing what you like, it is liking what you do r r V PATRICK NUGENT The only way to amuse some people is to slip and fall on icy pavement JUNE REIF The only way to make your dreams come true is to wake up DEBBIE MUSITELLI Some of life's happiest hours are when you gather with friends BRUCE PAARLBERG You can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish ill , BROOKS RUST Be patient with yourself. Grow in your own way. in your own time SCOTT NUEST You get what you play for KAREN RAYE True friends are like diamonds precious and rare SCOTT SALYER The future is something worth looking forward to. VAUGHN NUEST Those people who think they know it all bother those of us who do LORI REED Speak to the earth and it will teach you VICKI SCHULTZ We cannot change our yesterdays We can only plan for our tomorows 84 MIKE SINKS SCOTT SUTTER People ask you lor criticism, but only want praise JERRY WILLIAMS Find someone special, hold on tight, and don't ever let go. CHRISTINE SNOW The one thing you can do better than anyone else is be yourself. CATHYTAYLOR Lile is full of hope, but without hope, there would be no life. TIMOTHY WITKOWSKI I've always been crazy, but it's kept me from going insane 1 DAWN SOMMERS If we let friendly feelings show, we make new friends as we go MATTHEW VOLLRATH Nature is but a name for an effect whose cause is God. 'Jto-uW- ■PT A ? BRAD WRAY GINA YOUNG Love all. trust a few. do wrong to no one. 85 Activities for Class of ‘81 KATHY L. AMBERS Dramatics 3,4; Class offices sec. 3; Pep Club 2,3,4; Cheerleader 3,4; Student Council 4. BOBM. BEGGS FFA 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 2,3,4. JOHN BENDER CRAIG ALAN BIRKY Dramatics 3; Class offices pres. 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; 4-H 1,2,3. PATRICIA ANN BUCHER Office Aid 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3, sec. 4; FHA 2,3,4; Band 1,2; Hebron Office Lab 4; DAR Good Citizen Award. JUANITA LYNN CALDWELL Dramatics 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; FEA 4; FHA 2,3; Choir 1.2,3.4. TONI LEE CANNON Office Aid 2,3; Dramatics 3; FFA 1; FHA 2,3; Pep Club 1; Band 1,2,3; GAA 1,2; Pom Pon2,3; Health Occupations 3,4. CAROL ANN DAUGHERTY Office Aid 3,4; Intensive Office Lab. CAROL M. DEAVERS Library Aid 3,4; Media Club sec. 2, pres. 3, pres. 4; Office Aid 1; Dramatics 3,4; Class offices treas. 1; Track 2; National Honor Society 3, v-pres. 4; Pep Club 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Science Club 1, treas. 2, treas. 3, pres. 4; Yearbook 2, bus. manager 3, bus. manager 4; GAA 1,2; Student Council 2; 4-H 1,2,3,4; Health Orientation 3; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Indiana State Media Association nomination 2, v- pres. 3; Honorary Rotarian. DEAN A. FELLER 86 FFA 1,2, v-pres. 3,4. GARY FESTA DAVID FISHTORN KATHERINE R. GARRETT Dramatics 3; Class offices sec. 4; Student Council 4. KURT GOODPASTER Basketball 1,2,4; Cross Country 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,4; Choir 1; Volleyball 1,2; Intramurals 3; Building Trades 3. DAVE GRIFFITH Media Aid 4; Dramatics 3,4; Science Club 1,2,3, treas 4; CYO 1, v-pres. 2,3. PATRICK HALLIWELL Dramatics 3,4; Track 2,3,4; Pep Club 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,2,3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3. DONG. HAMANN Basketball 2; Track 1,2; Baseball 1,2; FFA 1,2,3; Volleyball 1,2; Intramurals 1,3; 4-H 1,2,3; Vocational Electronics 3; Building Trades 4 DOUG HARING SUSAN MARIE HARTIG Office Aid 2,3,4; Dramatics 3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4; FEA 1; Pep Club 1,2, sec. 3, v-pres. 4; Band 1,2,3; sec. 4; Student Council 2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3; Pom Pon 3,4. LYLE HEFNER Audio Visual Aid 4; FFA 1,2,3, v- pres. 4; Choir 1; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; 4-H 1.2,3.4. ROBIN LYNN HEFNER Basketball 2; Track 1; FHA 1,2; Cheerleader 3,4; Choir 4; GAA 1,2; Student Council 3,4; Pom Pon 3,4. RICHARD LEE HIATT JR. Track 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Boys State 4; VICA 3; Vocational Architectual Drafting 13. DONNA GAYLE HIGGINS FHA 2,3; Pep Club 1,2; GAA 1,2; Pom Pon 3,4; Health Occupations 3,4 LAURA ANN JESSUP Media Club sec. 2; Dramatics 3,4; Track 3; FHA 3; Reporter 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Science Club 1.2.3, sec. 4; GAA 1,2; Girls State alternate 3. PHILIP B. KESTER Media Aid 3; Track 1,2; Intramurals 3; Auto Body 4; Football 1,2; Building Trades 1,2. DARRYL JAMES KIMMEL Basketball 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 2,3,4; Track 1,2; Baseball 1,2; Building Trades 3. DENISE SUE KNOPF Dramatics 3,4; Class offices pres. 3, National Honor Society 3.4; FHA 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3. pres. 4; Cheerleader 2,3; Band 1.2.3, treas. 4; GAA 1, sec. 2; Student Council 1,2,3, v-pres. 4; Volleyball 2,3; Pom Pon 1. MARIE SUE KRIEGER Library Aid 4; Media Club 3, treas. 4, Dramatics 3,4; FEA 3, pres. 4; FHA 1; Pep Club 1; Band 1; Choir 4; GAA 1,2. JIM BRIAN KRUG FFA sent. 4; Intramurals 2; 4-H 1.2.3, v-pres. 4. JOE LINCOLN ANNETTE J. MANAGO FEA treas. 1; FHA 1, hist. 2,3,4; Choir 1,2; Student Council 4; OEA 1,2,3, rep, hist. 4; Intensive Office Lab 4. DALE GALEN MILLER Dramatics 3,4, Basketball 2,3,4; Cross Country 3,4; Baseball 4, National Honor Society 3, Parliamentarian 4; Science Club 1,2; Boys State Alternate; MYF 1,2,3, pres. 4; VICA v-pres. 3; Lab Assistant 2. DOUG MILLER DEBBIE MARIE MUSITELLI FEA 1; FHA 1; Band 1. SCOTT LEE NUEST Cross Country 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4 VAUGHN WAYNE NUEST Dramatics 3,4; Class offices pres 3, v-pres. 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1.2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3; Construction Technology 3; Stats. 1,2. PATRICK M. NUGENT Media Club 2; Dramatics 3,4; Baseball 2; Choir 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 2,3,4; Honors Choir 3,4. BRUCE ANDREW PAARLEBERG Band 1,2,3,4. KAREN RAYE LORI LEIGH REED Library Aid 3; Media Club 3,4; Dramatics 3, Student Director 4; Class Offices sec. 2; Track 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2; Band 1,2,3, majorette 4; Science Club 1,2,3, v-pres. 4; Yearbook 4; GAA 1,2; Girls State Delegate 3; Pom Pon 1; Health Orientation 3,4. More of the Same JUNEALANE REIF Dramatics 3,4; Basketball stats. 3; Track 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3, pres. 4; Pep Club 3, hist. 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Science Club 1,2; Yearbook 4; GAA 1, treas. 2; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 2,3; Pep Band 1,2,3,4. BROOKS MARLON RUST Basketball 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 2; Track 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; FFA1,2, sec. 3, pres. 4; Band 1,2,3, pres. 4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; 4-H 1, pres. 2, pres. 3, pres. 4. SCOTT E. SALYER Library Aid 1,2; Audiovisual Aid 1,2; Baseball 2,3,4; Volleyball manager 1, manager 2; Intramurals 2,3,4. VICKI LYNN SCHULTZ Dramatics 4; Intensive Office Lab 4. MIKE SINKS CHRISTINE RENEE SNOW Media Aid 3,4; Office Aid 1; Dramatics student director 3,4; Class offices v-pres. 2, v-pres. 3; Basketball stats. 2,3; Track 1; National Honor Society 3,4; FHA 2; Pep Club 1,2, treas. 3, treas. 4; Science Club 1, rept. 2; Yearbook 2. lay-out edt. 3, edt. 3; Student Council 1,2,3, pres. 4; Volleyball stats. 2,3; 4-H sec. 1, sec. 2,3,4; Honorary Rotarian 4; Pep Club Class Spirit Award 2,3. DAWN RENEE SOMMERS FEA 4; FHA 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Science Club 4; Choir 1,2,4. SCOTT ALAN SUTTER Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1.2,3,4; Choir 1,2; Volleyball 1,2. CATHERINE SUE TAYLOR Class offices sec. 2; Track 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; FEA 4; Pep Club 1,3; Cheerleader alt. 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Science Club 1,2; GAA 2; Student Council 4; Volleyball 3; Intensive Office Lab 4. MATTHEW WAYNE VOLLRATH Media Aid 3; Dramatics 3,4; Class offices v-pres. 1, pres. 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Science Club 1; Volleyball 3,4; Building Trades 3. JERRY DAVID WILLIAMS Dramatics 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3; Intramurals 4; Building Trades 4. TIMOTHY S.WITKOWSKI Media Aid 2,3,4; Dramatics 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 2. BRAD SCOTT WRAY Track 1,2,3,4; Auto Tech. GINA KAY YOUNG Library Aid 3; Dramatics 3,4; Track 4; FEA 4; Student Council 4. 87 Senior Mosts ’81 Winding up for a pitch, most-athletic sen- ior Susan Hartig aims for her equally athletic partner. Craig Birkey's strike zone These shy seniors. Dave Fishtorn and Mane Krieger. peek out from behind an old oak tree Looking like a picture out of a magazine, the best dressed seniors. Trish Bucher and Dean Feller, pose for us. Romance in the air—literally—with our most romantic seniors. Denise Knopf and Scott Sutter, high above us on the monkey bars Our most mischievious seniors. Pat Har- well and Juanita Caldwell, love to play tricks on each other Looks like Pat has another idea 88 Looking a little bit country and a little bit rock-n-roll. our two most talented sen- iors. Scott Nuest and Carol Deavers. get ready for an outdoor duet. Working together, our most likely to succeed seniors. June Reif and Rick Hiatt aren’t afraid of hard work to achieve their goals Cheerful smiles and friendly actions occupy our most friendly seniors. Rox- anne Harris and Matt Vollrath’s time. You can’t count on anyone all the time, demonstrate Chris Snow and Dale Miller, most dependable seniors. Taking a rest from their busy sched- ules. Dave Griffith and Kathy Ambers, the most ambitious seniors, sit back and relax 89 The senior year is a year of decisions, maturity, and good times. It’s one of the most important years in your life. It's a year that could decide your future, your destiny, and your fate. After graduation, wherever your life leads, you will hold a special place in life. 90 People working with people. These people are all different. They have different goals and things that they are reaching for. They have different standards of living and ideals. But yet, they can all work together and under- stand each other. 92 It's chance that makes brothers but hearts that make friends. Giving, sharing, working, caring. All are used to reach goals. A wise high school senior once said, Set your goals, and then—go for it! If a man does not keep pace with his compan- ions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. Henry David Thoreau The Beat of a Different I P( 1 You are never given a dream without also being given the power to make it come true. One must think of his her assets, visualize them, dwell on them even, using them to gain confidence in one's self. You must never take counsel of your fears. Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain. 95 J. D. KNOPF SONS CONSTRUCTION Carpentry Concrete 153 E. 700 S. Kouts, IN 46347 Phone: 219-766-2375 CLAUSSEN’S TOWNE FLORIST yr 406 Main Street Kouts, IN “Flowers for all Occasions” Tffj School Activities Sfe. Ralph Barb Sanders RCA WHIRLPOOL “We Service What We SeW YERGLER TV APPLIANCE, INC. Pot, Offk. Box 116 LaCrosse, Indiana 46348 Telephone: 219-754-2345 AMANA JENN-AIR — COMPLIMENTS nh kt,mates of ROUTS READY MIX, INC. KOUTS. MDIANA 46347 Dr. Hott Right for your job Right when you want it! George R. Maul Phone John H. Sandberg Owner 766-3656 Manager Since 1934 CASBON ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. 123 Lincolnway Valparaiso, IN 46383 96 A Full Line of Arts and Crafts 3007 Calumet Ave. Valparaiso, IN Phone: 464-2054 COUNTYSEAT PLAZA Mon.-Fri.: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Sat.: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sun.: 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 1608 E. Lincolnway Valparaiso, In. Try Us, You’ll Like Us!” 7 day a week craft store. Ask about our many craft classes. THE KOUTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Congratulates '‘ne Class of 1981 Build Your Life on a Solid Foundation Come to the Kouts Christian Church Programs Emphasizing: Youth Activities for all Ages Worship (Graded worship for children; infants to 3rd grade) Education Personal Enrichment The Kouts Christian Church—Working for a better Community ” 97 VALPARAISO PLUMBING HEATING CO. INC. Plumbing—Heating—Air Conditioning 151 Indiana Ave. Valparaiso, IN 46347 Office (219)—462-1165 SMITH NUPPNAU READY MIX, INC. ★Michigan City ★Valparaiso ★LaPorte Congratulations Class of 81” (219) 462-1165 DODRILL ELECTRIC CO. INC. GENO’S PIZZA HEBRON Electrical Contracting R, £prvirp Pizza—Sandwiches— 151 Indiana Ave. Valparaiso, IN 46383 Dinners—Beer and Wine 131 N. Main 996-7141 PARENT PATRONS FASHION FLOORS Mr. Mrs. L. Bart Antrim I DRAPERIES imr moiu nods m Mr. Mrs. Frank Coatsolonia not Tooott Mr. Mrs. George Deavers Mr. Mrs. Dennis Marshall Mr. Mrs. Jimmy D. Knopf Mr. Mrs. C. P. Reif Mr. Mrs. Bill Reinke Mr. Mrs. Marvin Roberts Mr. Mrs. James Whitmore 1603 Roosevelt Rd. Mr. Mrs. Tom West Valparaiso 462-8026 98 MERIT STEEL COM PAN Y P.O. Box 386 Kouts, Indiana 46347 ALYEA SERVICE, INC. Chrysler Plymouth 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hebron, IN 996-2700 R. GINGERICH, INC. Livestock Trucking 1402 S. Main Street Kouts, IN Phone: 219-766-3322 or 219-766-3397 COLONEL SANDERS RECIPE Kentucky Fried tfkicken We Want to be Your Bank Kouts Office 766-2236 HEBRON, IN KNOX, IN 996-6777 772-6777 THE KOFFEE KUP ★Broasted Chicken ★Carry-outs ★Good Service Main Street Kouts, IN Phone: 766-2414 Member FDIC 99 Don Sutter SUTTER TRUCKING P.O. Box 203 Kouts, In. 46347 Grain Lime Slag Phone: 766-3954 WENDT. BROS. DRUGS, INC. OF KOUTS 207 S. Main St. Kouts, Indiana Weekly 8:30 AM-7:30 PM Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM 766-3327 HEINOLD FELLER TIRE CO. INC. 1707 E. Lincolnway Valparaiso 462-5191 Firestone Tires Wheelhorse Tractors _ , Our Specialty Personalized Work done in Vjsjt Our own shops OUR SHOWROOM KOUTS CABINETS Kouts, IN 766-2287 GASOLINE DIESEL FUEL FUEL OIL GINGERICH PETROLEUM SERVICE, INC. Don Gingerich Kouts, IN President Phone: 219—766-2113 100 Phone: 766-3687 Home: 766-2482 Let us put up the home of your dreams with one of our custom builders. Phil Johnson, Broker KOUTS REALTY MLS The Porter County Herald I }.____, 219 South Main Residential Commercial Farm Land Appraisals Property Management Rentals See us about all your printing needs. The weekly paper with news about people you know. 101 LOCATED NORTH ON RT. 49 IN VALPARAISO 102 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF VALPARAISO Valparaiso Portage Hebron Chesterton Kouts Kouts Office Member F.D.I.C. Deposits Insured Phone: 766-2626 Continuous Ownership Since 1882 Telephone 105 EAST INDIANA AVENUE l« i KOUTS, INDIANA 46347 103 Happy Ads I only ride a Harley. I love rock-n-roll. It's about time. Renee loves Whitey. Kinda sorta maybe So. Life has just begun for the class of '81. Good job, Steve. Bob, you made it. Happiness is a full shell of electrons. Get down with the 1981 Pom Pon Girls! We love you, Jackie. Long live the AR-RA! Kris Dave forever. Boop boop de doop. The yearbook staff would like to extend a special thanks to— Ms. Newsom for all the time and effort she's put into the year- book and for all the encouragement she's given us and for having faith in our abilities. Mr. Ted Hitz for his photographic services. Mr. Deraid Ailes, our yearbook company advisor, for his expert advice. Mr. Charles Miller for donating girls' basketball pictures. Our advertisers, because without them our book wouldn’t be possible.