La Porte High School - El Pe Yearbook (La Porte, IN)
- Class of 1976
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Our task In this volume of the 1976 El Pe is to illustrate the likenesses and differences of the past and of the present: not merely 1776 and 1976 but all of the past and the present. We are not only using the community of LaPorte and LaPorte High School in this comparison but rather, we are striving to Involve each individual. Our main goal is to involve each student in this comparison in hopes that he can relate to one aspect of the past and the present. We also hope to illustrate that although the past is gone, it is not dead for it lives in our minds in the form of a memory, and a memory should be used to strengthen our present ambitions. Yet, we must not dwell in the past for it is gone and can never be regained. As our high school days evolve we must use our knowledge of the past in our present learning experiences. Although this book deals with the past and the present it is dedicated to the future In hopes that it is brighter 3nd more prosperous than ever before. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENING ...........4 RECOGNITION ......18 ORGANIZATIONS.....40 PEOPLE............62 ACADEMICS........122 SPORTS...........158 ADVERTISERS......208 CLOSING..........231 3 4 Nothing changes more constantly than the past: for the past that influences our lives does not consist of what actually happened. but of what men believed happened. Gerald White Johnson American Heroes and Hero-Worship 5 6 Senior Whouc Picture 1) Not Ap|x-A MYRON n RY 1 â˘â˘ ut lo MM-k â rrxii | r- h |w. KoolbaU I. ÂŤ Track I UAnkrllMll 3  'HKSTKIC I !ISAKJ RWKTig Wtuit'a In u mime. anyway? I. I . II. H. 1. 3. 3. I The Senior Class .â˘ok in the Olympic game Hid not plan margin. but planned to he able to equal a little; o our cla  doe not claim tÂŤ n it work during the la l four year . I int the bent of former cla sc hit doneâ| and then. relied on their leader to net the  ta we followed our lender . Bob Berger, I, ÂŤ frexhinen; Eddie oung, John I.it more ; Kliner Bird, Bob Berger, Bill !)ÂŤ and Boh Berger. Elmer Bird Joe Ri t Yonnyctt , U t year, and A Prince u- beat. Tlie Prom, oilier dance , and i of the nn e high atamlard. o|N' that our record will inspire followin senior honorable mention ivino CAMKRKR iK illlt'HIJN i nn iii i'P Aid, U A.um nKiiNAiu MAim I'AI I. iWlll'iltl IIKt.KN WIUJAMl The Past Is a work of art, free of irrelevancies and loose ends. Sir Max Beerbohn 7 The good old limes all the limes when old are good - are gone. George Noel Gordon v There can be no life ai all and no men where there is no right of man to the privacy of his own inner chamber. Paul Rosenfeld 10 II The highest and best form of efficiency is the spontaneous cooperation of a free people. Woodrow Wilson 12 13 So long as we give our country more than words, something of ourselves, American democracy will continue to grow and bear rich fruit, and our future will be bright with promise. Albert Carr 18 RECOGNITION RECOGNITIO Anne Routt. Ed. Debbie Francis Veronica Kliss Debbie McCain Jamie Wircman )N RECOGNITION Spirit Spurs Slicers Through Homecoming Once again the traditional Homecoming festivities began with Spirit Week. Each class was assigned to decorate a certain section of the school. while judging was done by the teachers and a student representative from each class. A $25 prize went to the junior class for the best decorations. A blazing bonfire opened Homecoming Night festivities at which the cheerleaders led the students into the spirit of the evening. Slicer fans then proceeded to Kiwanis Field for the game against rival Michigan City Elston. Despite the enthusiasm of the students, the Slicers fell to the Red Devils. 22-21. During halftime. Julie Jeffrey, representing the Boys Service Club, was crowned Homecoming Queen. Her court included Pepper Club candidate Pat Nedza, first runner-up. and Student Council nominee Leah Lemberis. second runner-up. Homecoming 75 marked the tremendous spirit that belonged only to the LPHS Student Body. 20 â r STARTING BOTTOM. CLOCKWISE: Leading Sliccrs and arousing spirit. Kris Dighc parades his trusty steed. The traditional bonfire Is ablaze, sparking the hopes of Sliccr Fans. Julio Jeffrey, with escort Paul Kaminski, breathes a sigh of relief after being named queen as Pat Nedza. first runner-up escorted by Ed Scholz. and Leah Lcmberlt. second runner-up escorted by Jeff Jones, comprise her court. Signs of Joy arc shown by Julie Jeffrey as she is crowned Homecoming Queen. Sllccn engage in a tremendous effort against Michigan City Elston. Junior Power is amply displayed during Spirit Week. Success Marks 1975 Bicentennial Review With the spirit of a show, the 1975 Bicentennial Review was a delightful and entenaining fall program. Mistresses of ceremonies for the evening were Pam Kipp and Debbie Morris who introduced each of the showâs acts. The Ebony Affairs opened the show with a musical act. dancing to the song. Dynomite. In addition to this, viewers of the Bicentennial Review were treated to all types of entertainment, ranging from Robyn Stephen's account of a space docking to the appearance of superstar Elton John. The closing of the show brought forth songs from the Gay 90's. Many people worked together behind the scenes to make the Bicentennial Review a spirited production. Among these were co-directors Mrs. Ida Reffett. Mr. Arnold Yarno, and stage director Mr. Robert Rhodes. 22 STARTING LEFT. CLOCKWISE: Yancy Rrowdcr and Patricia O'Neal boogie to the sound of Oynomltc. The group gathers on stage for final songs from the Gay 90's. Putting an end to their friendship. Leo Johgklnd raises the gavel on Ken Kunze. Elton John (Kerry Levandowski) entertains his fans with Crocodile Rock. Mother Goose (Emily Kesling) treats the audience to the recitation of one of her famous rhymes. Stenographer Lori Myers records court proceedings as Judge Tom Osborn questions detective Judy Gocthals. Robyn Stephens retells the story of the Soyuz space docking. 23 STARTING ABOVE. CLOCKWISE: The chorus listens Intently as Aunt Eller calls for an end to feuding. AH aimlessly tries to talk his way out of marrying Ado Annie. Will's expression reflects his joy at winning Ado Annie. Despite their differences, the farmer and the cowman stick together as territory folks. Laurcy slyly smirks as she plots her next move. With Jud In deep thought. Curly creates a picture of lud's funeral. 24 You're Doin' Fine, Oklahoma! On November 13th, 14th. and 15th, eager audiences were treated to the performance of the musical. OKLAHOMA. The LaPorte High School Players, performing under the direction of Mr. James Lam pi and student director Wanda Fisher, expertly recreated life in the Indian Territory as it was just before the turn of the century. OKLAHOMA revolved around farmer Jud Fry (John Krol) and cowman Curly (Rich Reinhart) who both wished to take Laurey (Sue Rose) to the box social. A similar love triangle that humorously paralleled that of the main characters involved Will Parker (Doug Noveroske) Ado Annie (Davelie DeMarco) and the peddler Ali Hakim (Gerry Roth). Highlighting the show was the dream sequence. choreographed by Linda Nulf and executed by Arlene Kiernicki and Courtney Ray, which portrayed Laureyâs fate. Mr. Eddie Burkâs 18- member chorus. Mr. Guy Foreman's orchestra. and Mr. Robert RJtodes' stage crew all added to the uniqueness and style of the show. After weeks of rehearsal and preparation, the cast and crew of OKLAHOMA were justly rewarded with two standing ovations. 25 STARTING ABOVE. CLOCKWISE: Mr . Hathaway (Ann Routt) and Mr. Bennett (Jeff Lehner) capture a moment of romance a Robert Latore (Robyn Stephens) stands by puzzled. Being the gentle son. Robert Latore assists Tonya Panpanya (Davcllc DeMarco) in her predicament. Professor Weiner (Chris Bradley) warns Roben Latore of the perils of life. During rehearsal the cast. L. TO R.: Torn Osborn, Rich Spenner. Robyn Stephens. Dawn DeMarco, and Tarntny Jones correct any flaws present In the play. Technical director. Roben Rhodes and head of make-up. Laura Nagler. survey tl c play for Imperfections. Lenya Latore (Phyllis Pulaskh expresses her dying wishes to her favorite grandson. Roben Latore, as Yana Latore (Rita Marlow) bows her head sadly. One of the stars of the show stands with quiet pride surveying his sunouttdings. Ducks and Lovers A Great Way to Start 1976. In ihe midst of 3 freezing winter, the warm and funny play Ducks and Lovers was presented in the LPHS auditorium on January 29. 30. and 31. Through such hazards as blistering snowstorms, sub-zero temperatures, and Christmas vacation, the cast of Ducks and Lovers worked diligently to perfect their parts in the play. After grueling hours of rehearsal, Ducks and Lovers was ready to be presented. Director. James Lampl: technical director. Robert Rhodes; student director. Teri Wampler; and cast and crew members alike (including Kris Dighe who donated the duck), went into producing this humorous play. Those who sacrificed much time and effort not only gained valuable play experience, but also made an outstanding contribution to the LPHS student theater. 27 Dracula Delights Thrill-Seekers at LPHS Through the work of many, one of the greatest horror classics of all time was brought to the LPHS stage. Preparation for the show began February and was finalized on April 1,2, and 3 as audiences were treated to the thriller, 'â˘Dracula.â The stage crew worked endlessly to provide the correct setting for the realm of Drecula, who was portrayed by Bemie Killian. Due to their efforts, Dracula often appeared to just vanish from the stage. The cast was composed of Tammy Jones as Lucie, the helpless victim of Dracula; Steve James as Dr. Seward, Lucie's father: Jeff Lehner as Jonathon Harker, Lucie's fiance; Julie Knoerzer, the maid: and Phil Buchner, the attendant. Completing the cast were Chris Scholl as Renfield, Dracula's aid; and Tom Osborn as Van Helsing, the man who finally brought an end to Dracula's terror. Presiding over the cast and crew were Emily Kesling, director: and Mr. Robert Rhodes, faculty advisor. The organ music, completing the mood was presented by Steve Morley. The last performance of Dracula marked the end of LPHSâs theatrical season for 1975-76. o 28 STARTING BELOW. CLOCKWISE: Mike Snyder and Dale Wing work continually to provide the perfect lighting for each scene. Rcnficld pleads with k hn Marker and Dr. Seward to move Lucy to a place of safety from Dracula. Tom Osborn applies his makeup, transforming him for his role In Dracula. The maid tries forcibly to resist the attendant's advances. Sending cues to the lighting crew Is director. Emily Kesling. Lucy greets Van Helsing as Dr. Seward and John Harker look on. Dracula carries Lucy off to his tomb to be with him forever. STARTING RIGHT. CLOCKWISE: Tom Osbom expresses style as he gives his account of Gonna Rock. Combining their voices in harmony. Swing Choir performs a medley by the Carpenters. George Games and partner Tammy Jones unite their voices during a segment of the show. Cuddling up to their loved ones. Swing Choir members give their rendition of Let It Be Me.â The choir's performance of Salute to TVâ delighted the audience with their spoof of TV commercials. Soloist Sue Rose performs Prayer for Yesterdayâ composed by Morlcy and Travclbce. 30 Swing Brings Out the Music in Everyone Zero Hour, betrer known as 7:30 in the morning required a great deal of dedication from the 16 member swing choir. This dedication made attending Swing Choir's show entitled Iâve Got the Music in Me worthwhile. One of the most unique segments. Baby Face. introduced each member with his or her baby picture flashed on a screen backstage. Numbers included duets and solos performed throughout the evening. One of the most impressive numbers was a piano solo written and played by Steve Morley. This yearâs choir included Terry Burk, Davelle DeMarco, George Games. Tammy Jones. Paul Kaminski, Melinda Krentz. Rita Marlow. Tom Osborn. Rich Reinhart. Susan Rose. Ed Scholz, Jerry Snyder. Mary Jo Straub. Cordia Strom. Greg Stump, and Teri Wampler. Eric Pressel. John Nicklas. Steve Morley. Beth Selvidge. and Dave Carlson provided valuable back-up instrumentation. Mr. Eddie Burk directed the two-hour production which earned a standing ovation at the closing of each performance. 31 Babes in Toyland . . . A Living Fantasy Over the past 47 years the annual Christmas formal has become a traditional event sponsored by the Girl Reserves. Although the times have changed since the first G.R. in 1929, the dance remains a focal event for many Girl Reserve members. Devoted G.R. members spent hours transforming the halls of LPHS into the Nutcracker Suite. Stuffed animals, snowmen, and tin soldiers adorning the walls of the large cafeteria added to the Babes in Toyland effect. Festivities began at 9 pm with couples dancing to the music of Atlantic City Steel Pier. Refreshments were served in the Kingdom of Sweets. At 10:30 Pam Parthun was crowned Miss G.R. while Brenda Bush and Anne Prellwitz were crowned junior and sophomore queens respectively. After the concluding moments, memories of the '75 G.R.. took their place beside those of previous years. 32 STARTING LEFT. CLOCKWISE: G. R. goer enjoy refreshment in the Kingdom of Sweets. Beth Boardtnan put fint touche on one of the many mural decorating the Kingdom of Sweet . Mark Steigly and an admirer find a secluded comer to discuss their plan for the evening. Brenda Euler contemplates her next move a the prepare to decorate the hallway. Judy Waak and Diane Unger stuff the snowman in preparation for the dance. MiaG.R.. Pam Parthun. right, pote with her court: Brenda Bush. left. Junior queen, and Anne Prcllwitz. center, sophomore queen. Greta Wcstphal and Shaw Friedman take a break from active G.R. festivities. Jan Chrobak. with her date Vince Parkhouse. and Kitty Murray, with her date Rick Knoll, ÂŤroll through the Waltz of the Snowflake . 33 STARTING ABOVE. CLOCKWISE: Pat Sharp beams radiantly as she and her escort. Dee Ervin McCoy, make their way up to the gazebo. Prom goers submit their tickets to Mrs. Cook at the entrance as Mrs. Goad looks on. Marcia Wampler. Robyn Stephens, and an unidentified student help create scenery for the prom. Soft. glowing candles set the atmosphere for Donna Hill and her date. Teresa Lashlnls and her escort. Dave Avery, dance to the music of Erbs and Spices. Martin Prcilwitz. Carol Killian, and Gail Ekins. begin their journey to the land of the Golden Twenties. Prom goers take a break from the activities to refresh themselves at the gin- tub. 34 Prom Goers Visit Golden Era Through countless hours of tedious work and diligent preparation, the juniors transformed the adorned Civic into the land of The Golden Twentiesâ for the 1976 LPHS prom. In order to convey the theme of the prom, juniors, headed by Shaw Friedman, Emily Kesling. and other committee members, created the dazzle and sparkle of the roaring twenties. Under a heaven of blue-studded stars, the vivid recreation of the nightlife of the era was produced, as a beautiful fountain arrayed with flowers brightened the room. Also keeping with the spirit of the twenties was a bathtub filled with punch to quench the thirsty customers. The couples danced to the sounds of Erbs and Spices and Potpourriâ during the evening. At 10:30. Pat Sharp was crowned the 1976 Prom Queen. Cindy Blank. Jody Carpentier, Tammy Jones, Julie Jeffrey. Pat Nedza. and Leah Lembcris comprised her court. Preceeding the crowning, the prom participants viewed the movie American Graffiti. Afterward, the couples returned to the Civic to cat a post-prom breakfast. 35 STARTING ABOVE. CLOCKWISE: Darla Travis eyes the refreshment table. Laura Pataluch. Donna Carrano. and Kim Tercell bump to the music. Singing a popular tune is the lead guitarist of Atlantic City Steel Pier. Dave Evans. Cindy Johnson. Frank Browder, and Tricia O'Neal relax between songs, lohn Davie and Debbie Yates share a Joke while dancing. While watching the band. Scott Rcinen and Carol Carque enjoy the music. During all the excitement of the evening. Pam Hardc finds time to take a break. Counselors and Senior sponsors take time out to get a bite to eat. On their last evening together. Juniors and Seniors celebrate the end of school. 3d Appreciation Night Honors Upperclassmen Jr.-Sr. Appreciation Night was presented by the Senior class on Wednesday evening. May 26th, at the Elks Club. H'ors dâoeuvres and beverages were served while Atlantic City Steel Pier provided the music for the last formal social event of the year. Sr. class president Gerry Roth presented class sponsors John Camell and Frank Zielinski with gifts from the Senior class. Gifts were also given to Junior class sponsors Lowell Barker and Keith Piper by class president Shaw Friedman. 37 38 STARTING ABOVE. CLOCKWISE: Rev. Wallace Jones directs hit words of advice to the graduating class at baccalaureate services. Seated In the auditorium, seniors give heed to last minute instructions. Graduates interpret their own meaning of the words of Rev. Dr. Joseph Wick as he delivers his address. A variety of thoughts pass through the minds of graduates as they file from the auditorium to Kiwanis. After receiving his diploma, Frank Browder is relieved of thirteen years of hard work. Brian Baker and Bonnie Bailey anxiously await the presentation of their diplomas. Graduates Pass Milestone to Begin New Dreams Graduation is sighs and laughter Mingled liberally with tears. Lingering memories of oneâs sharing Life with classmates through the years. Graduation is conclusion Of one big phase of work and fun, A milestone passed, new things begun. Graduation is excitement. Speeches, farewells and applause. Diplomas and a mortarboard . . . The gate to pathways unexplored. Graduation is an end. But also a beginning . . . The start of all the dreams That every graduate is spinning. 39 40 Teri Wampler, Ed. Rose Casteel Sherri Goodson Debbie Rose ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONS Community Service â a Tradition With BSC Boys Service Club, founded by Mr. Harold Hargrave in 1952, was devoted to school and community service in 1975- 76. In keeping with its 24-year history, BSC panicipated in many worthwhile community projects, including a tiee- planting program to beautify the gounds at the high school and at the courthouse, a Heart Fund drive, and aiding in the function of the Bloodmobilc. Members of the club also escorted homecoming queen candidates during homecoming festivities and sponsored post-game dances. In the spring, underclassmen were eligible to apply for membership into the club, just as long as they maintained at least a C grade average. 1975-76 BSC officers were Paul Kaminski, president: Greg Dadlow, vice-president: and George Games, secretary-treasurer. 42 STARTING LEFT. CLOCKWISE: Tim Sudrovich escorts model Carol Shut at the GR mother-daughter tea. At the BSC post-homecoming dance, many people take a scat and relax. BSC initiation provides Doug Bcmacchi and Robyn Stephens with an opportunity to pose for the camera. President Paul Kaminski reflects on duties of organizing BSC functions which aid the school and community. BSC officers Greg Dadlow. Paul Kaminski. and George Games take time during lunch to enjoy some early spring weather. Homecoming Queen candidate. Kathy McCain escorted by BSC member John Howell, prepares to be Introduced to the fans. 43 Ski and Bowling Bring Excitement to LPHS This past year, city championship bowling was offered to the students of LPHS. giving them a chance to compete with fellow students, make new friends, and sharpen their bowling skills, with the assistance of sponsor James Dilworth. Trophies were awarded to those bowlers who excelled in either the scratch or handicap scries. In the senior boys division, Dave Amdt, Mark Gebharst, Dale Uhleman. and Rob Wiltfong merged as winners for their scratch and handicap series. Sue Hughes and Terri Elder were standouts in the senior girls league, and junior girls league victors were Marie Sanders, Regina Goodson. Patti Elder, and Donna Plis. In the junior boys division, Steve Daniel and Rob Lasky clinched the scratch series while Jeff Heller, Greg Ash, and Bob Meegan bowled the best handicap games. Another newly-formed organization. Ski Club, originated in 1970 since many students of the high school were ski enthusiasts. Through Ski Club high school students took advantage of reduced skiing rates, in which skill assistance was also a pan. Although the club was generally better suited for beginning and intermediate skiers, its membership was not limited to high school students alone. Marcia McKecvcr, Ski Club's sponsor, expressed the importance of Ski Club to her by stating, âI might not have staned to ski if it weren't for Ski Club. The formation of both Bowling and Ski Club gave LPHS students the opportunity to participate in yet another area of extra-curricular activities. 44 STARTING LEFT. CLOCKWISE: Marking those all-Imponant strikes and spares proves a tiresome task lor Janet Hardin. Jan Dickens and Beth Frazier enjoy the aura of skiing at Ski Valley. Luis Rivera. AFS student, tries to calculate a way to improve scores for bowling league. Linda Garwood works on improving her aerial skill on the slopes at Ski Valley. Mr. Anonomyous gives a good follow through in anticipation of a strike. 45 46 AFS and Inter- national Club Bring the World Closer A need for some type of link between LPHS students and exchange students was first realized in 1965 when the International Club originated. The purpose of International Club this year was the same as it was in 1965. with members also experiencing cultures and customs of foreign countries. The activities of the past year included an open house for the AFS students, a candle and a bake sale, working concessions, collecting money for UNICEF, and planning a trip to Chicago to view a play. Serving as officers this year were Ann Routt, president: Julie Gettinger. vice president: Julie Knoerzer, treasurer: and Cindy Blank, secretary. LPHS was also fortunate this past year to host two AFS students studying here from two other countries. From Sweden came Jan Rydenas who stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Perry Stump. Luis Rivera, a native of Columbia, stayed with the William Garrisons. Three other students, Jorge Duailibc, Laura Velez, and Toni Melone, also had the opportunity of living another culture by coming to La Porte as exchange students. Both International Club members and AFS students shared valuable experiences during an eventful year at LPHS. STARTING LEFT. COUNTERCLOCKWISE: Luis Rivera wean an approving exchange student smile. Toni Melone appears content at LPHS. Ann Routt, president of International Club, addresses members at a meeting. Jan Rydenas enjoys the relaxed atmosphere at LPHS. Exchange students Jan Rydenas. Jorge Duailibc. and Luis Rivera enjoy an exuberant year at LPHS. Laura Velez gives a winning smile. Jorge Duailibc. enjoys a peaceful atmosphere. Mr. Barthcl. International Club sponsor, gives advice at a club meeting. 47 STARTING ABOVE. CLOCKWISE: Pepper Club president. Mary Jo Straub willingly accepts the bouquet of flowers given to her for Spring Sports Queen runner-up. Pepper Club girls spent hours decorating athletes' lockers to promote school spirit. Pepper Club members help boost basketball spirit by making hoops for each home game. The 1976 Bat Girls are caught out of uniform. Davcllc DeMarco and Jan Dickens Play Ball. Tammy Jones and Tcri Wampler brave the often inclement weather to carry out their bat girl duties. Marie Benjamin. Mary Beth Ruts, and Jill Krcilck swing through their pom-pon routine. Lori Lambert. Jill Krcilck. Connie Angelos, and Dawn DeMarco dance through their regular numbers. 48 Pepper Club Promotes Auxiliary Services Promoting school spirit and giving girls a chance to support their favorite sports proved a success for this year's Pepper Club. Under the direction of president Mary Jo Straub: vice-president. Sally Bachman: secretary-treasurer, Kathy Hoeppner: pep chairmen. Davelle DeMarco and Marsha Hucneckc: and seating chairman. Pat Marshall, the club increased spectator enthusiasm and carried out projects. Several members of the club participated in the pep pal program while others became pom-pon or bat girls in order to fulfill their roles in promoting Slicer spirit. Student Council and NHS Allow Student Views This year. National Honor Society continued to uphold the ideals of its honorary organization by being of service not only to the high school. but also to the community. NHS members sold ads during the summer that financed the football brochures given out at each of the five home football games. On May 4, National Honor Society conducted a candlelight initiation in which 85 deserving students became NHS members, in addition to awarding scholarships to 5 senior members. Working as officers under the supervision of sponsor Mr. Brinklow, were Pat Marshall, president: Nancy Hinton, vice-president: George Games, secretary: and Janet Hacker. treasurer. Like National Honor Society. Student Council contributed to the activities at LPHS by acting as representatives of the student body. Student Council members were elected by the student body upon the opening of the school year in September, enabling LPHS students to air their views through this organization. The club also sponsored a dance and presented gifts to the two AFS students in the spring. Along with sponsor Mr. Tamow, SC officers Leah Lcmbcris. president: Jeff Jones, vice-president: and Mari Lemberis, secretary-treasurer worked to make improvements that would be beneficial to LPHS. so STARTING LEFT. CLOCKWISE: AFS member Jan Rydenas and Lut Rivera participate in the National Honor Society initiation. President Leah Lcmberl Instruct Student Council member as vice-president Jeff Jones gathers paper for his use. Members of Student Council llttcn Intently to instructions for future activities. Jan Rydenas. Mirian Jaycox. Mele Benefici. Tammy Jones, and Chris Bradley arc initiated Into NHS during a candlelight ceremony. SI NFL â Speakers Bureau Enrich Speech Activities Originating in 1969. Speakers Bureau was designed to encourage students interested in competing in contest speech and community speech activities. The club served the needs of LPHS, the community, and students by sponsoring the variety show and hosting the Bicentennial Youth Debates. President Pat Cholewa, vice-president Marsha Huenecke. and secretary Taml Reffett led the 35 members of the Speakers Bureau during the school year. Exceptional contest speakers were admitted to the National Forencic League, belter known as NFL. This honorary club consisted of 25 members who were accredited and recognized in interscholastic speech activities. Mrs. Reffett cited that the importance of such honorar)' speech clubs is recognized by all college admission people. NFL officers for 1975-76 were Pat Cholewa. president, and Marsha Huenecke. vice- president . 52 STARTING LEFT. CLOCKWISE: Grew Wcstphal and Shaw Friedman work intently on the next day's assignment. Glenn Oman makes last minute changes on his speech. Pan of the debate team departs for a long day of contcsi performances. Kalindi Dighc and Robyn Stephens break the tenseness of preparing a speech. Rudy Gurrola works on techniques of debate presentation. 53 STARTING ABOVE. CLOCKWISE: Alex Siaiscl ponders over which final rouches to add to his clay sculpture. Mr. Robert Rhodes Instructs a student on macramc. David Younce and Mark Lofberg practice their macramc skills. Linda Bunco works on a common An Club project, clay sculpturing. Mr. John Camcll lends a helpful hand to a student In need. Cathy Forrester concentrates on adding finishing touches to her creation. Laura Velez sketches her Ideas as Paul Bodle earnestly observes. 54 Art Club â a Study in Creativity An Club has been a pan of LPHS for many years 3nd was headed this year by Mr. Roben Rhodes. During the past year. An Club sponsored many school activities such as the Sadie Hawkins' Dance. the Eanhplane rock concen. and co- sponsored the variety show. A Bicentennial Salute. An club also purchased equipment for the stage area and an depanment. The officers for this year's An Club were Davelle DeMarco, president: Emily Kesling, vice-president: and Linda 55 Tri-M and Health Careers Prepare for the Future Originally called the Junior Amateur Music Club in the early 1930's, Tri-M in 1975-76 continued to recognize top music students for their outstanding ability and valuable service. Modern Music Masters, an honorary music organization, selected new Tri-M members each semester. In the autumn initiation on November 24. and an initiation on May 17, those chosen were officially made members of Tri. - M. Serving the club as officers for 1975-76 were president and top notcher, Steve Morley; vice-president, George Games: secretary, Janet Hacker: and treasurer, Cordia Strom. The Future Nurses Club also changed its name to Health Careers due to the growing amount of careers available in the health field. The purpose of this club was to promote careers in all fields of health, and to acquaint students with the various opportunities in the health field. Apples were sold for their fund raising project. Club members generally held their meetings at 3 pm on the third of every month at LPHS. One of the many things done this year which is hoped to be held every year was the CPR course in which students learned valuable life-saving heart massage techniques. Officers of this year's Health Careers Club were president, Kris Dighe: vice-president, Wayne Moore: and secretary-treasurer, Rita Marlow. Both Tri-M and Health Careers members prepared for their future lives by participating In various activities that proved to be beneficial to not only themselves but to LPHS as well. 56 STARTING LEFT, CLOCKWISE: Steve Morlcy, president of Tri-M. announces Becky Wooden as a new Tri-M member. Health Careen member Kris Dighc follows Instructions given by Joe Ranncls at the CPR course. Vane Clayton it officially made a Tri-M member by Steve Motley while treasure! Cordia Strom conicnily watches. Joe Ranncls from La Pone Hospital speaks to Health Careen memben during a class of the CPR course. Health Careen club memben listen carefully to the CPR course instructor. 57 STARTING ABOVE. CLOCKWISE: Tammy Jones makes last minute plans on the Mother-Daughter Tea. Model Lori Gonzales concentrates on her performance at the tea. Julie Hoke assists a preschooler at the St. Patrick's Day party. Pam Deardurff. Tina Chldalck. and Sandy Rittenherry arc in correct attire for the sophomore initiation. Two GR members work diligently on the decorations for the GR formal. This year's cabinet keeps activities running smoothly. Jamie W(reman. Debbie Francis, and Debbie's mother applaud during Swing Choir's performance at the tea. Kathy Suroweic escorting Jennifer Baughcr visits Nathan She! on beggar's night. 58 GR Gets Involved in Community Affairs Throughout the years, GR was an organization providing high school girls an opportunity to be of service to teachers and the community. This purpose had basically remained the same although more emphasis had been placed on involving the girls in the community situations. This had been achieved by means of projects in order to hopefully broaden their awareness of community needs. This year's cabinet consisted of president. Tammy Jones: vice-president. Laurie Mueller: secretary. Davelle De Marco: treasurer. Julie Hoke; Janet McEwen, Leah Lemberis, Sandy Kelsey, Denise Haferkamp. Sally Bachman, Dawn De Marco, Dori Pelz, and Becky Osborn. As in previous years, the GR members spent months of preparation and hard work on their two annual events, the GR Formal, and the Mother- Daughter Tea. Special awards were given to Kathy Cole, Beth Boardman, and Lori Gonzales for outstanding senior, junior, and sophomore GR members. Julie Hoke was the recipient of the GR scholarship. 59 60 Language Clubs Broaden Cultural Interests STARTING TOP. CLOCKWISE: A French Club member prepares a crcpc at the French Club's crepe sale. At the French Festival. Dave Slnigo ami Carol Killian embrace in the third scene of Cinderella. The Spanish Club members worked hard for their club this year. French Club members enjoy participating in a french dance. Standing in the library arc this year's German Club members. Mr. Holmes discusses plans with Stacy Shaffer. Carol Childress, and Sue Friend at a German Club meeting. Andres Gabcllo concentrates on an assignment in Spanish class. The language clubs at LPHS have been in existence for many years. The purpose to better acquaint the student with customs of different countries and to help the students better understand our own culture has existed since the language clubs began. French club's officers Pres.. Donna Emcrich; Vlce-Pres.. Kathy McCain: and Sec.-Treas., Ann Routt helped organize the year's activities for their club. These activities helped the French Club attend a French festival. take a trip to Chicago, and help finance a French Club member's trip to France. This year's German Club was headed by an executive board consisting of Lynn Groendyke. Sara Platz, and Debbie Rudy. The executive board planned the activities for the year in order to make money to help finance a fellow member's trip to Germany and to take several field trips. The Spanish Club was busy participating in activities planned by its officers Pres.. Beth Frazier: Vice-Pres.. Jan Dickens: and Reporter. Tammy Moore. This year the money earned helped Spanish Club members go to Mexico and take their annual trip to Chicago. 6) 62 Kathy Hoeppner, Ed. Tammy Moore Linda Ott Laura Pataluch 63 PEOPLE PEOPLE PEOPLE PEOPLE. . . Reflections of Sadness and Joy â a Senior's Last Year There comes a lime when every youth must step from his childhood into the challenging world of adulthood and so 1976 was the seniors stepping stone. This year represented both joy and sadness. Joy in the fact that those twelve long years of hard work had finally paid off and at last itâs time for graduation. After years of being looked down upon, seniors finally had the priorities of front row seating at all games and the ultimate privilege of being able to shout 'âSeniors in the school song. Sadness is that last basketball game where all around the crowd roars to the haunting tune the final buzzer trills. Then the band plays the school song that echoes throughout the seniors mind like a hazy melody that will never come again. There is sadness because they must pan from their beloved high school friends and leave the warm security of high school life to go forth and enter the strange unfamiliar outside world. The class of '76 was the envy of every senior class since 1949 for their spectacular victory at the sectionals. They also marked the beginning of a new addition to the building. Although the construction won't be finished until 1978 they shared in the enthusiasm of their school's expansion. And so. as the seniors go forth, they will take with them fond memories and will reminisce about their high school life for years to come. Serving as senior class officers were: Gerry Roth. President: Pat Nedza. Vice-President: Teri Wampler. Secretary: and Julie Jeffrey. Treasurer. 64 KEITH ADKINS SHARON ADKINS EDWARD AIKMAN RONNIE AKINS SHERMAN AKINS MARK ALBIN GUY ALLEN CONNIE ANGELOS DAVID ARNDT CHERI ASHCRAFT DAVID AVERY MICHAEL BACKUS BONNIE BAILEY BRIAN BAKER PEGGY BAKER DAWN BANKS SUSAN BANNWART DOLPH BARAN JEFFREY BARNARD DAVID BARNHART MATTHEW BAUGHMAN ROBERT BAUGHMAN BRIAN BEALOR CAROL BEATTIE DWIGHT BEATY JOHN BEEHLOR RODD BELL SCOTT BELL MELE BENEFIEL JEFFREY BERNACCHI 65 JULIE BERNACCHI ROBERT BERNACCHI SUSAN BERNACCHI PATRICK BESSEGATO DAWN BLAKE CYNTHIA BLANK JAMES BOATWRIGHT BETTE BODMER TERESA BOKLUND RUTH BONDESON BRUCE BORAWSKI VERA BORKOWSKI CYNTHIA BOYAN CHRIS BRADLEY EVE BRANTLEY ROBERT BRENDA WAYNE BREWER FRANK BROWDER PATRICIA BROWN THOMAS BROWN 66 STARTING OPPOSITE PAGE: Senior Julie Hoke. Kiltie Murray, and Kathy Corrcll spend their time wisely in the high school library. Todd Keller. Tom Drcycr. and Dave Dinwiddle tit in their favorite spots of the school day - the lunch table. WILLARD BROWN CAROL BRUCE MARTHA BRUSH PHILLIP BUCHNER VADA BUNTON DAVID BURKE JOHN BURLESON DARWIN BURNS JACK BUSFIELD CHRISTINE BUSH VIRGINIA CAINS FRANK CALER TIMOTHY CALKINS ELIZABETH CALLAHAN VICKI CAMPBELL 67 CAROLYN CANFIELD DAVID CARLSON JO AN CARPENTIER MICHAEL CARRANO BETH CASTLE LISA CAVENAUGH CURTIS CHAMBERS MIKE CHIDALEK CAROL CHILDRESS PATRICIA CHOLEWA JOSEPH CHROBAK DEBBIE CHURCH DAVID CLARK JUDITH CLARK BARBARA CODY MARK COFFEEN KATHY COLE GERALD COLLIER LINDA COLSTON KATHERYN CORRELL RONALD COWGILL MICHAEL COX 68 STEVEN CRABTREE CHRISTINE CRAFT RICHARD CREED LARRY CRIPE YVONNE CR1TES RICKY CROSS CAROL CROW KATHY CUMMINS DOUGLAS CURRY DAN DADLOW GREGORY DADLOW MARK DANIEL MARK DANIELSON MATHEW DAT2MAN DAN DAVIDSON JOHN DAVIE TINA DAYTON DAVELLE DEMARCO RENNE DEROVER RONALD DEVEREAUX STARTING OPPOSITE PAGE: A.F.S. student. Tony Mclonc. quickly adjust 10 the scholastic pace of L.P.H.S. Wayne Brewer and Charlynn Veldman find time to look over Mr . Goad' well stocked bookstore. 69 JAN DICKENS WILLIAM DIESSLIN MARK DIETZ HELEN DILLOWAY PEGGY DILLOWAY SHARON DILLOWAY JENNIFER DILWORTH DAVID DINWIDDIE MICHAEL DISBROW MARK DOLAN KATHY DOLOHERY THOMAS DOVE KELLY DREINER LINDA DROEGE JOSEPH DUDA JAMES DUNLAP ROBERT DUTTLINGER CYNTHIA DYE 70 STARTING OPPOSITE PAGE: Cindy Strader demonmate the concentration it takes in the studying of a high school senior. Jennifer Elliot keeps track of all the over due books In our library. LAURA EASTMAN RONALD ECGERT DAVID ElKELBERG GAIL EKINS RANDY ELDER JENNIFER ELLIOT DONNA EMERICH PATRICIA ERICKSON KATHY ERWIN JULIE ESPOSITO GERALD ESSLING JULIE EULER LINDA EULER HENRY EVANS STANLEY EVANS DANIEL FARA MADELINE FETTINGER ROBERT FILBERT PAUL FISCHER BRYON FITZGERALD BARRY FITZPATRICK MIKE FITZPATRICK 71 CHRIS FLAHERTY SYLVIA FLORES CRAIG FORRESTER ESTHER FOWLER STEVEN FOX BETH FRAZIER SUSAN FRIEND CHARLES GAMES GEORGE GAMES TERRY GANN MARY GARCIA PEGGY GEMBERLING JEANNELLEN GIGGY LYN GIGGY DOUGLAS GILL MARIA GIRARD ERIC GNIADEK SCOTT GOERS DARRELL GRAY ROBERT GRILLO 77 DEBORAH GRIST LYNN GROENDYKE RAN DOLL HABERMAN JANET HACKER CHERYL HAFERKAMP JEFFREY HAGENOW TIMOTHY HAINES TERI HAMILL JUDJ HAMMONS STEVE HAMMONDS GRACE HAN COLLEEN HARRELL KAREN HART MARY HART RANDY HART ROBERT HASSE CHRIS HAWKINS GREGORY HAZZARD ROBERT HEARNE RON HELTERBRAND STARTING OPPOSITE PAGE: Duane Mantlck. Dob Ha wo. and Call Smith find Journalism I a very rewarding class. Mindy Krentz. Mike Fitzpatrick. Carol Killian, and Mark Danielson all find different ways to break the hassles of a school day. 7 3 SINDEE HEROD RICKY HERREN SHARON HERROLD ROGER HEWITT DWAYNE HICKMAN DOUG HILGENDORF MALINDA HILL LANCE HINDSLEY NANCY HINTON KATHLEEN HOEPPNER FRITZ I HOFFMAN JON HOGAN JULIE HOKE MARIHELEN HOUGH MARYANN HOUGH JONATHON HOWELL BRETT HUBNER MARSHA HUENECKE SUE HUGHES TIMOTHY HUITEMA 7t JANICE HUNT GARY HYATTE GREG ISEMINGER KAREN JABLONSKI TINA JACKSON STEVEN JAMES DIANA JASPERS MIRIAM JAYCOX JULIA JEFFERS JULIE JEFFREY GINA JOHNSON KATHY JOHNSON SCOTT JOHNSON RONALD JONAS BRYAN JONES JEFFERY L. JONES JEFFREY R. JONES PAMELA JONES SARAH JONES 75 T A MELA JONES MARY JONGKIND DENNIS JORDAN JULI KABACINSKI JOSEPH KALSOW STEVEN KALSOW PAUL KAMINSKI STEVEN KAMRADT THERESA KANIA SUE KASHMER SHELLEY KAUFMAN PAMELA KEITH TODD KELLER MARY KELLY MICHAEL KERCHNER ANDREW KESLING COLETTE KESSLER CAROL KILLIAN JOHN KIM MARK KIMMEY 76 STARTING OPPOSITE PAGE: For some seniors, uack season proved to be the most memorable. Dr. Reffett gives instructions on typing a term paper, the major task of many seniors. EDWARD KING ELIZABETH KINGSHOTT BRUCE KIRK DOUG KLEMENT PATRICK KLIMCZAK JOHN KLOOSTER JULIE KNOERZER MARY KNOLL DONNA KOEHN JOAN KOLAR PAUL KONIECZNY THERESA KONIECZNY DEBBIE KONKOL MARY KONOWITZ CASEY KOSIOR KARL KRAUSE JILL KRCILEK GREG KREIDLER MELINDA KRENTZ DERRECK KRIVANEK 77 THOMAS KROUT LAURA KRUEGER JESSIE KUHMICHEL LAURA KUK CHRISTOPHER KUKLA RAY KWASNY MARY LABERGE DONNA LAMBERT JANE LANGE MICHAEL LANIE TERRY LARSON ALICE LAWRENCE 7 8 DENISE LAWRENCE KIM LAWSON JAMES LEE JEFFRY LEHNER JEFFREY LEKSA STARTING ON OPPOSITE PAGE: One of the happy face of a L.P.H.S. cnIot U brought out through Pat Sharp. Senior Polly Simpson also gives a spirited wnlor smile. LEAH LEMBERIS LORI LENICK SUSAN LEONARD BRAD LERESCHE LAURA LILLY JO ANN LIPSCOMB TIMOTHY LOCKE LESA LUFKIN CHARLES MACHLER CHRISTINE MAGLIO 79 KATHY MANSFIELD DUANE MANTICK JAN MARKS JUDY MARKS RITA MARLOW DAVID MARSHALL PATRICIA MARSHALL KATHLEEN McCAIN BARBARA McCOY CAROLE McCOY JANET McEWEN richard McFarland SUSAN McGARVEY JACK McMURRAY JUDITH MICETICH BRETT MILLER SHARON MILLER WILLIAM MILLER MARIANN MILLS JOSEPH MINICH 80 PAMELA MINICH TIMOTHY MINICH GREGORY MOFFITT SHIRLEY MOHLER THOMAS MOHNEY CINDY MOORE DIANE MOORE TAMARA MOORE STEPHEN MORGAN STEPHAN MORLEY DEBRA MORRIS CYNTHIA MORRISON MARK MORYL LAUREL MUELLER KATHLEEN MULLEN STARTING OPPOSITE PAGE: B.S.C. President. Paul Kaminski, finds study hall a pleasant place to work on current projects. Another senior Is victimized by Mr. D . as he pushes his Sllccr News. 81 JOAN MULLER MICHAEL MURPHY CATHERINE MURRAY CAROL MYER STEPHEN MYRES STARTING NEAR RIGHT: Ed King. Rodd Bell. Scott Gocn, and Steve Kalsow take a minute out of the day to stop at the senior rail. Henry Evans studies tntcnsly his Just finished paper. JOHN NAEGELE LAURA NAGLER TERESA NAGURNY PAT NEDZA STEVEN NELSON ED NESMITH CYNTHIA NIETO PETER NOVAK MICHAEL NUNN CHRIS OâCONNOR KAREN OKRZESIK VICKIE OâNEAL MONICA ORSORN JOHNNY OWENS LINDA OWENS 82 JUDITH PAHS ALAN PALMER CHERILYNN PARKER KEITH PARKER PAMELA PARTHUN LAURA PATALUCH WAYNE PATE SHELLEY PATTERSON STEPHEN PENNY MICHAEL PERLICH LARRY PETERSON GARY PIECZORA KIM PIOTROWICA JEFFREY PLACE DEREK PLANTE MICHAEL POPEJOY ROBERT PRATT MARTIN PRELLWITZ ERIC PRESSEL JUNE PROPES 83 STARTING NEAR RIGHT: Senior find the lunchroom place to relax after a busy morning. Dan Fara finds that concentration is a major step to getting anything out of a book. JOAN PRUETER DANIEL PURKAL MICHAEL PYCH BARBARA RAMAEKERS TIMOTHY RANSOM WILLIAM RARDIN JOHN RASKA LEONARD READ DONNA REEDER RICHARD REINHART KAREN RHODA MARILYN RIGLER TAMA RILEY MICHAEL ROLLINS JACKIE ROOTES EDWARD ROSE NEIL ROSENOW GERELD ROTH ANN ROUTT DEBRA ROWE 84 NANCY RUDDY JAN RYDENAS KATHLEEN RYMER DON SABIE DALE SASS REGINA SCHLOESSER RICKY SCHMIDT DAVID SCHMITT JULIE SCHNEIDER ROSS SCHOFF EDWIN SCHOLZ GREGORY SCHOOF RANDY SCHROCK DEAN SCHULTZ DONALD SCHWEITZER EDWARD SCOTT CHRIS SENNE LEAH SEVERS STACEY SHAFFER DONNASHAMP PATRICIA SHARP KURT SHEI 85 JOAN SHOAF JAMES SHORTT MARK SIEFKER MAUREEN SIEFKER MARK SIMONSON MARY SIMONSON GARY SIMPSON POLLY SIMPSON DAVID SIRUGO JOELSKIBBE ARDEN SMITH CARL SMITH LINDA SMITH ROBERT SMITH ROGER SMITH SUSAN SMITH JEROME SNYDER KARY SNYDER SUSAN SPAHN DAVID SPENCE MARK SPENCER STARTING ABOVE: Senior Jon Howell I going to be prepared for tomorrow' disunion on the material he it reading. The clats of â76 tees the stanlng of the on coming new addition to the high school. DAVID STEARNS MARK STEIGELY 86 RANDALL STEPANEK DEIDRE STEPHANI BRAD STIGLER CYNTHIA STRADER CATHY STRAKOWSKJ MARY JO STRAUB CORDIA STROM GREGORY STUMP DIANE STUPAR PAUL SURMA CHERYL SWANSON JOHN SWANSON BRADLEY SWEET JANET SZILAGYI CHERYL TAYLOR 87 DAVID TIBBS KAREN TROJANOWSKl BRENT TRUESDELL DALE TUHOLSKI DALE TURNER JOHN VAIL NANCY VAN DIERENDONCK RUSSELL VEATCH CHARLYNN VELDMAN CARL VERMILYER SON VOBA LAURA VORM CAROLE WADE THOMAS WAGNER CINDY WALLS TERI WAMPLER DANETTE WEBB STEVEN WEDOW MARY WELCH SCOTT WELCH JAMES WENDT ROBERT WHEATON KEITH WHICKER ANDREW WHITE 88 JUDY WHITE FELICIA WILHELM LOREN A WILHELM LINDA WILKE CHRIS WILLIAMSON ROXANNE WILSON DOROTHY WILTFONG DANIEL WING BARB WOJCIECHOWSKI GENE WOLANIN STARTING OPPOSITE PAGE Mike Fitzpatrick gave hi attention to the topic of that hour. Senior Gerry Roth how hi senior spirit by helping clean up the court at a high school basketball game. JAMES WOLFE ANDREA WOLFENBARGER BONNIE WOOD SHELLEY WOOD KENNETH WOODRICK 8? NANCY WOODS MICHELLE WOOLRIDGE ANTHONY WROBEL DONALD WURSTER CHRIS YEARNEY JULIE ZAHRT DENISE ZEIDER DUANCE ZEISIG CLARICE ZOBRIST JULIA GETTINGER TONY MELONE STEVEN SNYDER LISA BEADLES JAMES STACY SENIORS NOT PICTURED PAMELA ARNETT MARK JUSTICE JULIANN PRICE TIMOTHY BATES PAULA KALER LUIS RIVERA MICKY BRATCHER KEVIN KAUFMAN CARL RONNING ALEX CEPEDA MIKE KOEKENBERG MARK RUETZ KELLY CLARK KARL KRAUS BECKY SALZER MICHELLE COLLETTE THOMAS KRAUSE ANDREW SCHOLL THOMAS DOBBS DANNY KUBIT BOB SCHULTZ TIM DOWTY SUSAN LAMBERT GEORGE SMITH THOMAS DREYER PAM LEE JILL SULLIVAN VICTOR FISHER JOHN LEMMONS MARIE TANSKLEY VICKIE GIBSON THERESA MARTIN DALE TAYLOR SCOTT HARMON BOB MATTOX BRIAN TIMM EDDIE HAWK JAY MORRIS MARTIN UPP JEFFREY HINES VALERIE NEPSHA DOUG WALKER GREG HUBER BILL PANOS DANIEL WEBB BELINDA JOHNSON MATT PLIS DARLENE WOODS 90 chievements OuisiamJini Scott Bcnefiel Shaw Friedman [c Jeffrey, Greg Moffitt Beth Kingshott ............Sally Bachman, Regina Harvey, Mar)' Lavery, TamI Reffett. Greta Wejtphal .............Kris Digne. °hav Friedman. Rudolph Guxrola, Greg Kelver, Lee Levine r' Gripe, David Grau, Michelle Wooldridge wards America: Tami Reffui American Legion Voice on ky ContestSt- icrac ---Tami Reffett â --Kathy Correll Gina Johnson -Pam Minich Eileen Dan Steve Morley National Award------ Steve Kamradt Top Notcher Award Sieve National School Award Rich Reinhart D.a.R. Award Pat Cholewa G.R. Ouistai ...... --Lori Gonzalez, Beth Boardman. Kathy Cole ---------------------Greg Kelver. Duane Mantick -------------------------------- Christine Maglio NPA Award 91 Juniors Revive Class Spirit During the 1975-76 school year, spirit was revived in the form of class elections and spirit week when the juniors captured the spirit stick. Campaigners spent the week of September 15-16 formulating effective posters and campaign speeches. Then. Tuesday. September 23. gave students the opportunity to make their own choices of class officers. The Junior class officers chosen from the 'Art Schnell platform were: Shaw Friedman, president; Greg Jones, vice-president: Suzann Tamow, treasurer; and Patsy Gutman, secretary. Mr. Keith Piper and Mr. Lowell Barker were the sponsors of the Junior Class. This year the junior class held four fund raising dances to give the classes of 1976 a bigger and better Prom than ever before.  2 Loran Adams Walter Allen Becky Alsip Corky Arndt Kin Arndt Laura Arnold Hamid Augustine Sally Bachman Don Barber Sue Barbknccht Dan Barker John Barker Ralph Barr Ed Bassett Terry Beam Mike Beaty Brenda Becker Jodie Becker Margie Belter Pat Benner Wayne Behenna Todd Bell Mike Bently Doug Bcmacchi Lou Blcmacki Gay Birkholr. lay Black Kay Black Todd Blake John Blinc Beth Boardinan Mike Bollnger At Bowen Tim Bowers Gary Britton Kathy Brown Kevin Brown Pam Brown Larry Brownlee Jerry Bryan David Buckiand Linda Bunco Daryl Bunch Jeff Bunch Terry Burk Denise Burger Pam Burgess Brenda Bush Veronica Bush Amy Buss Bobbie Calbcn Ed Cain Mike Cains Bob Orison Rick Carlson Carol Carque 93 Donna Carrano Brian Challk Carla Chidalek Dawn Chlddlstet Ron Christian Ian Chrobak Jeff Clawson Geny Clayton Vane Clayton Mary Clemons llm Coats Pat Collard Danny Combs Pam Conjalka Dale Cook Joni Cooksey Danny Corey Rick Concilson Rick Conelyou Bev Cotton John Cramer Greg Crites Rita Crum Jim Culp Jim Cummings Bruce Dale Eileen Dan Joe Daniel Kathy Daube Mike Davis Brenda Davis Conn Day Jerry DeLapaz Mark Dclfino Karen Dcllslc Jim Dcmorct Cathi Dettweiler Dcann DeVaux Don Dhoorc Darlene Dickey Sharry DIckt Kris Dlghc Carol Dtlloway Dennis Dilloway 94 STARTING OPPOSITE PAGE: English clan exposes junior Karen Dcltslc ro the Best Seller readings while her classmate. Jonl Cooksey, concentrates less on reading and more on class discussion. Junior Sherry Dickt pauses to have a little fun in German class. Cindy Douglas Karen Drake Steve Duerr Erie Dunham Theresa Duttlingc Maurlca Edgecomb Cherry Edwards Brian Ehrick Terri Elder Chris Etnbree Karen Emerich Cindy Erne Ray Etherton Brenda Euler Dave Evans James Fabrowlcz Dave Fackelman Linda Fear Ron Fee Mike Feikes Mitch Feikes Candy Felton Keith Ferguson Madclyn Fettinge Wanda Fisher Anna Flory Dick Fogarty Susan Forrest Reva Fox Ray Freese Shaw Friedman Cindy Fritzen Diane Fusko Terry Gaddy John Galloway Metric Games Wanda Games Grant Garwood Diane Gayda Mark Gebhardt Sherry Gentry Tim Gilbert 95 Paula Gillen Ed Gilliland Bryan Goer Bruce Goodson Chris Goutlcy David Grau Dan Gurnlcz Rudy Gurrola John Gustafson Pal Guunann Denise Hafvrkamp Jerry Hagenow Lori Haines Robin Hamilton Karen Hammonds Kathy Hammonds Glen Hammons Linda Han Tammy Hanberg Carolyn Hannah Pam Hardc Janet Hardin Monty Harmon Wade Hanis Regina Harvey Joy Heims Pam Hclt Doug Henriott Gregg Henriott Carol Hertges Brian Herwehc Ron Hesters Jim Hill Kay Hill Janet Hoff Mike Holiday Brenda Holt Cindy Holtz Jim Hoos Chcri Hough Todd Hornig Kay Hubner STARTING RIGHT. CLOCKWISE: Junior Doug Bcmacch! looks away embarrassed while Robyn Stephens fulfills his requirements for BSC's initiation. Jeff Miller can't believe he's almost a senior as he takes time out of class to dream about it. 96 Teresa Huge Tim Huge lane Hultema Chris Hunt Stewart Hutchens Nadine Hyatte Sue Hyde Donna Iverson Dave Jackson Tom James Jim Jankowski Chuck Jarrcti Martin Jaspen Cindy Johnson Jim Johnson Monte Johnson Rick Johnson Rita Johnson Terl Johnson Greg Jonc John Jongklnd Steve Kabacinski Mary Kanney Cindy Karaff Sarah Kaufman Joe Keeton Mary Kegebcin Jeff Keim Karen Keller Mary Kellogg Cathy Kelly Mike Kcllems Jim Keller Sandy Kelsey Greg Kclver Bob Kennedy Kim Kenyon Emily Kesllng Arlene Kicmleki Marc Kotchum Doug Kiger Barry Killingbcck Annette King Lori Kirkham 97 Pam Kissinger Pat Klinefelter Steve Kloss Larsen Kneller Steve Kneller BUI Knoll Sandy Knoll Cary Knowlton Chris Kobat Lori Koehn Vicki Konowltz Barb Korrcll Lou Kosowikl David Kottcr Torn Kouttouias Don Krnchinskl Connie Kramer Steve Kraus Theresa Krause Chris Krcilck Kim Kreidlcr STARTING BELOW: Junior Debbie Tilling waits patiently while preparing for a radio program. Displaying her studious side. Junior Karen Shoffner works on her term paper. 98 Ed Krivanek John Krol Karen Krol Debbie Kucbcl Pam Kundc Sue Kunze Randy Kuta DorU LaBerge Cun Lachowin Rick Uin Guy Lambert Lori Lambert Rick Lambert Jo Ellen Land! Scott Lane Sue Lansford Doreen Lantz Teresa Lashlnis Mary Lavery Kirk Lawton Cindy Lee Karen leffew Mary Lcmbcrls Mike Lemberis Kerry Levandoski Lee Levine Sharon Lilly Mark Lofberg Cindy Long Ed Loiter David Lower Brad Lubt Judy Ludwig Marcia Lute Mike Lute Terry MaUtaii Janet Mannia Dale Marker Steve Marovich Brent Manin Kevin Manin Pam Maynard Linda McGee Debbie McGinnis Paul McKay Chris McKinney Linda Me Lough 99 Jim McVay Pam Mccgan Davit) Mcnkc Ca cy Meyer Dawn Mlclbek Brenda Miller Carol Miller Cindy Miller Cary Miller Jeff Miller Mike Miller Lynda Milligan Karen Mill Peggy Milo Clen Minich Lilly Minor Beth Moellman Shirley Mohlcr Lorric Moore Loretta NforrU Cindy Morrlton Nona Moryl Lira Mosher Robert Mrozinski Margaret Mutnaw Liz Nagy Jeff Nearing Debbie Nelson Dorothy Nelion Sheri New John Ntcklas Kris Noe Sac Novltskc Doug Noveroske Jeff Nunn Ken O'Dell Steve O'Donnell Mike OhIU Pat O'Neal Tom Osborn Diana Osenga Jim Oti 100 Mariann Reutebuch Jane i Rhoda Daniel RJbordy Cindy Richardson Call Richardson Bob Richter Pat Riley Bill Nppy Tawny a Risen Mark Rodgers Debbie Romanotkl Sue Rose Sue Rose Jeff Rose man Nyda Roy Linda Ott Terry Ott Manon Padgett Mark Pahs Daniel Paine Jeff Patchett Nancy Parker Sherry Patla Tom Pavey Kathy Pawllk Philip Paxson Dianna Perkins Kirk Peterson Sue Peterson Tim Petti James Phillips Jackie Pinkerton Stan Piotrowlcz Sarah Plata Jane Powers Raymond Price Dale Principe David Purkal Edlyn Proud Diane Purtha Steve Purtha Theresa Quinn Susan Radcmachcr Pat Reed Taml Reffett Cindy Rchlandcr Scott Reinert Linda Rejak Nancy Rcmpala Eric Renstrom 101 Nora Ruiz Tom Rumcly Kevin Russo Rob Sable Rosa Salinas Margo Sampson Raul Sanchez Mike Sanders Rick Sauer Bob Schmidt Tony Schmitt Rodney Schrock Dan Schrocdcr Chris Schultz Kathy Schultz Marianne Schultz Ten! Schwenk Wilma Scaring lames Seitz Beth Sclvidge Kim Seymour Phyllis Shannon lanet Sharp Larry Sharp lames Sheets laml Shick Karen Shoffner 8arry Shorn Edris Slmar Brenda Simpson Renea Slater David Small Bob Smeltzer David Smith Greg Smith Mike Smith Tammy Smith Mike Srnudde John Sneed Bob Snyder Ed Snyder Mike Snyder Frank Sommers Anus Sorg Gabriele Sorg Mike Sorraon Sally Spahn lohn Spalding Annette Spence Rich Spenner Cindy Standefer Alex Stasscl Shawn St. Clair Dennis Steams loyce Steigely Ken Steigely 102 Chip Sicpa nek Rich Stephansen Cheryl Stephen Robyn Stephens joe Stewart Fred Stiglcr Tim Sudrovcch Karen Suitor Mark Surig Sue Tamow Mary Tan Mike Taylor Roben Taylor Tim Tccu Brenda Bush, junior, daydreams of the big night at the prom as the time draws near. Brad Tennis Kim Terrell Donna Terry Carry Thompson Debbie Tilling Darla Travis Gary Travis Gut Tripodis Gene Toholikl Norm Tuholski Peter Turk Clay Turner Bret Ucbcic Dale lihlcmann 103 Dianne Unger Mary VanDlcrcndonck Donald Vance Liu Vlllincs lirn Vowell Brian Wade Cindy Wade Par Waldo Debbie Wallace Cindy Wallen Marcia Wampler Rich Waticnon Sandl Weatbrook Pam Webb Bob Weber Bob Wcdow Julie Wcglcl Peggy Wemer Rod Werner AI Wcsolowski Candy Wcm Donna Wcm Greta Wettphal Taml Whitacre David White Justin White Tina White Carol Whlttcd Davn Whorwcll Connie Widcncr Wilbom Widcncr Sue Wienckcn Jon Wilhelm Steve Williams Mark Willoughby Mary Wilmsen Carol Wilson Charles Wilson 104 Mna Wlltfong Pam Wlltfong Rich Wlltfong Robert Wlltfong Dale Wing Doug Winn Vicki Wlslcr Barb Wood Becky Wooden Debbie Woodlc Tad Wolford Randy Woods Rosemary Wozniak BUI Wright Diana Wright Pat Wurster Lori Yandt Joy Ycadon David Younce Richard Young Shelley Young William Young Greg Zarko Steve Zborovskl Don Zellen Karen Zimmerman Jeff Zlrzow Diane Zych JUNIORS NOT PICTURED: Sandy Adams Carl Hcusl Elizabeth Amstutz Jon Hogan Evelyn Anderson Edris Holland Fay Arkuszewski Dick Holloway Jayne Barrow Paula Hope Dave Benner Rick Humphrey Gary Buss Arthur James Pat Cash Dave Jonas Randy Coldiron Dennis Jones Stan Crane Jim Kaler Dave Croy Bobby King Hope Crutchfield Doug Klcment Barb Davis Cindy Lahaic Doug Dunklcbcrgcr Janice Lawson Terry Engstrand John Lcckcr Tine Flagg Diane Lezark Mike Filip Brent Mansfield Pablo Gabella Larry Martin Richard Gurrola John Matthews Ron Helterbrand Debbie McCain Marcia Harlow John McCracken Sue Slcvin Megan McCulloch Jim Smith Sherri Mere Kathl Smith Debbie Miller Blaine Snyder Jim Owens Tim Stephens Roger Padgett Janie Struss Vernon Parker Mark Summerfield Sherry Piscllo Pat Swanson Debra Prichard John Terzino Steve fhirtha Mike Thodc Joel Quartucclo Rick! Ridey Jim Reeder Robert Vitale Chris Roman Cue Huong Voba Dave Sable Richard Vogel Steve Salzer Cindy Walls Henry Schricr William Walter Sue Schultz Brenda Wheatbrook Rick Sharp Trina Wheeler Virginia Shoffner Debbie Yates Alison Siefker Doug Zook 105 Sophomores Celebrate High School Life The class of '78 began a new era in their life this year as did our nation. They embarked on their high school career and their reactions to this new life were varied. Their comments ranged from 'â Murder! ' to ''Itâs neat! I love it! One student commented. It's like you're in a different world, and it's never boring. Helping them to make decisions and leading them in their plans were their officers. Maria Gabella. president: Pam Deardurff, vice-president: and Sandy Rittenberry, secretary-treasurer. Throughout the year, the Sophomores sponsored three main projects. On November 7th, they held a dance featuring Rainbow Sundae. as well as one at a later date. In the spring of the year, they had a car wash. Sophomores have many landmarks to set and many decisions to make in their future at LPHS. They are like our nation in the fact that they have many developing and basic years behind them but many new, discovering, adventurous years ahead. 106 Jacque Aaron Kevin Ahlgrlm Kendra A in worth Kerrlc Akira Roger Alban Brett Alcorn Susan Allescc Janet Anderson Todd Anthony Chris Arndt Kevin Arvesen Mark Ash Kathy Avery Cas Bacqklcwfcz Dccdcc Bailey Loretta Bailey Terry Baker Maria Barber Mark Barber Kevin Bargholz Scott Barlag Brooks Barnes Greg Bartoszck Claudia Bass Cindy Bayer Roger Beadles Marlene Bealor Charlene Bealor Scot Bcneflel Marie Benjamin Vcm Berg Mark Bernacchl Tony Bernacchl Ter! Bildcrback Julie Bilger Dewaync Bird Brenda Black Scott Blake Terry Boardman Diana Bolcc Todd Borawiki Dave Borkowski Nancy Bowen Gary Bower Kelly Brainerd Steve Brenda Steve Britton Linda Brooks Gee Gee Browder Yancy Browder Julie Brown Kevin Brown Tom Brunkc Cliff Bryan Bill Bryant Sue Buchner 107 Ken Buckmaster Kim Bunco Linda Burgess Chris Bums Tom Burris Marci Bush Willy Bushong Dena Butts Mark Butts Valerie Buyer 'athy Cable Pam Cain Roger Cameron Rochelle Campbell Kent Carpenter Chuck Carroll Steve Canon 8a rb Casper Rose Casteel Rita Castle Rod Chambers Tina Chidalck Dawn Chiddittcr Alan Childress An Christianson Tammy Chung Brenda Churchill John Churchill Rod Cicsiclskl Tim Clark Walter Clark Dara Clingcnpeel Denise Cmiel Marlene Coats Debra Cobum Rick Coburn Tim Cotdiron Wendy Coleman Jack Combs Mike Cook Wendall Cook Carl Cooley STARTING RIGHT. CLOCKWISE: An student. Shcni Williams experiments with painting different strokes. As a sophomore, Chris Burnt adds his talent to supplement the LPHS tennis team. Peggy Come i lion Kathy Cornell Creg Cotter Linda Cox Lisa Cripe Sheryl Cudney Robert Camming John Cummins Kevin Carry Coll.m Curtis Wayne Daisy Bill Daniels Basil Datzman Vicki Daughtcry Chuck Davis Pat Davis Natalie Dayton Pain Dcardurff Jim DcBruync Paul Dclcttcr Dawn DeMarco Sheila DePoy Keith Deveraux Chris DeWolf Becky Dick Judy Dickens Don Dickson Kallnda Dighe Bill Dillard Pam Donahue Tim Dougherty Jeff Dove 109 Georgia Dowry Steve Drago Marilyn Droege Roy Dudiak John Duffy Kip Dugan Tim Dunifon Diane Duvall Pat Eggleston Connie Elder Don Elkins Gary Elllngcr Peggy Elmore April Engle Alaine Engle Sharon Erickson Darla Eskridge Tom Essling Steve Euler Kevin Evory Dan Faulkenburg Steve Filip Kathy Fitzgerald Tim Flicklngcr Linda Flory Cathy Forrester Mary Franccschinl Debbie Francis Bob Francis Mike Fraze Willie Fraze Marlene Frazier Larry Fredenburg Howard Freeland Donna Freshour Chris Frit2cn Julie Fulmer Marla Gabclla Kelly Gaddy Donna Gallagher Maureen Gallagher Becky Galloway Karen Game Ken Ganzer no Shlvaun Garber Terri Garcia Linda Garwood Par Garwood Bruce Gcrnstcin Florence Gilbert Ed Gimher Barb Girard John Gnladck Dusty Goens Steve Gore Judy Gocthals Judy Gocthals Kim Goff Lori Gonzalez Regina Goodson Sherry Goodson Ed Gourlcy Rick Graf Jim Grau Jane II Crush I STARTING LEFT. CLOCKWISE: In art class. Frank Hall stops to contemplate Ills next stroke. Shawn McLain stops to correct a typing error. Theresa Cry Maryann Gurrola Mark Gusman 8rcnda Haberman Dave Hacker Craig Hager Florence Haglc Lori Hagglund Debbie Hakes Frank Hall Wanda Hammonds Laura Hammons Randy Hammons Pam Hanna Kitty Hansen Tim Harder Duane Harley Martha Harlow Kristie Harness Siegrid Masse Renee Hatfield III Debbie Hazclbakcr Kenneths Heap Mike Heath Kathy Holder Connie Heiie RacLynn Heltcrbrand Maria Hersen Jeff Hcrrold Beth Heusi Patty Heyse Cmmeitc Higgins Donna Hill Gary Hill Ken Hinshaw Bob Hluchan Dave Holloway Pam Holloway Greg Holmqucst Danny Holt Lana Holt Paula Hope Connie Hostetler Dan Hostetler Brooke Hoyt Tom Huber Tom Hughes Rick Humphrey Julie Hunt Bill Hurley Brenda Huskey Julie lemmolo Deanna Jackson Mark Jackson Ken Jagodka Dave Jahnz Tom Jankowski Theresa Jarmy Debbie Jensen Judy Jensen Carla Johnson 112 STARTING LEFT. CLOCKWISE: Dawna Mauk attempts to pass the hall to a teammate at lullc lemmolo guardt her. Uta Oiling alien her pattern to the proper meature menu In Home Ec clatt. Crystal Johnton Janet Johnson Rick Jonat Robert Jonat Kevin Jone Leo Jongkind Doug Justice Julia Justice Ted Juizicwicz Cathy Kaezmarek Ted Kamavat Theresa Kautz Gary Keehn Maureen Keenan Dave Keeton Brian Keim Teresa Kellemt Nancy Keller Kathy Kellogg Rick Kemp Mark Kessler Pat Kessler Paul Killian Maria Kim Patty Kimmey Pam Kipp Kurt Kirkham Lisa Kirkham Mark Kissinger Jeff Klemczak Veronica Kilts Mike Knoll Steve Knoll Mark Koch Tracy Koch Bob Koehn Cindy Koehn Bill Koencmann Randy Konowitz Chris Kramer Tim Krcilck Tim Kreamcr 113 Ben Krlvak Mike Kuk Andy KukU Ken Kunze Jim La Serge Debbie Lambert Dave Lange Kevin Larton Mike Lawrence Pam Uvwn Kevin Ledgerwood Dan Lee Louis Lee Paul Leffert Julie Lcmcke Bob Lcmlcy Mark Lemons Dan Lenardson Mike Lenk Brian Udgard Joe Llffick Jeff Lite An Lilly Dale Limner Donna Limner Mike Loefflcr Bill Lowery Bryan Lub Rip Ludlow Larry Lufkin Tom Lukac Kathy Machck LouU Mahoney Larry Maitland Ed Major Annette Malec Debbie Mansfield Margie Mansfield Paula Mansfield Lcs Marcum STARTING RIGHT. CLOCKWISE: Contest speech student. Denise Cmlcl. pins up the current debate ribbons. Tina Chldalck. Sandy Rittenberry. and Pam Dcardurff exemplify a sophomore G.R. girl on initiation day. IU Rory Marshall Karen Martin Ricky Martin Torn Martin Ron Masck Dawna Mauk Pam McFarland Shawn McLain Milton McCoy Dale McDaniels Mike McDermott Dave McEathron Tim McKiel tackle McLccsc Robert McPherson Sheryl Mead Kurt Mecklenburg Bob Mccgan Shawn Merrill Vicki Mere Den ire Miller Mary Miller Vernon Miller lohn Milli Kim Mllzarck Debbie Minich Jorge Monternayor Dal I it Moore Darlene Moore Wayne Moore Pam Morgan Eugene Moryl Dale Moyer Tom Mueller Ron Mullins Bill Mumaw MS Bob Murray Lori Myers Mike Myers Tim Myre Sieve Nash Bob Nesmith Gayle Newton Emily Nlchoiton Louise Noakcs Rick Noc Mary Nowak Cory O'Dell Anita O'Donnell Lisa Oiling Glenn Oman Natalie Oman Colleen O'Neil Rebecca Os bom Cheryl Ott Larry Owen Roxanne Quadlin David Quinn Nancy Parks Karen PassaJume Steve Padgett Brenda Patrick Sue Pawlak Mike Pavey Brian Paxson James Pcdrettl Dorl Pel Jerry Pennington Mandc Penney Tina Perkins Jackie Peters Rick Peters Ruth Peters Donna Peterson Laurie Peterson Marcia Peterson Joe Pflugh Sandta Phillips Laurel Piotrowicz Mary Piotrowicz 116 .T-vV,. lui 1c Plsello Tracy Plank Mark Pit William Poimon Ron Prast Anne Prcllwitz Andrea Presse I Micbclc Price Sue Price Phyllis Pulaski Dennis Pun ha Jackie Rasmussen Conney Ray Kevin Raymond Mike Raymond Lee Redding Pal Reed Mark Rcider Dennis Rcuillc Sandy Rigler Karen Rlppy Sandy Riitcnbcrry Chester Roberts John Rodgers Debbie Rose Lori Rosenberg Julie Routt Charlotte Rowe Diane Rowe Jim Roy Debbie Ruddy Joe Rudolph Mary Beth Russ Corby Salck Leonard Sales David Salmon Sue Salzer Dave Sanchez Iris Sanchez Ron Sats Karen Satkoski John Sawyer STARTING RIGHT. CLOCKWISE: Pam Kipp and Mr. Yarno exchange view in Sophomore Englith Class. Pom-pon girl Pat Garwood shows her school spirit while performing a routine. Jodc Saylor Kirby Saylor Nancy Schauff George Schell Sheila Schcrmcrhom Pete Schmaltz Anne Schmitt Kathy Schneider Lori Schricr Eric Schrcibcr Doug Schroeder Geraline Schultz Robert Scupham Donna Schuster Dennis Schwcdcr Tammy Scott Katen Sedglcy Ray Seibert Lynn Severs Joe Shaffer .Mark Sharp Tim Shelton Sharon Shoffner Carol Shuta lay Sklbbc Rea the I Simpson Christie Slabaugh Donna Slater Sherry Slater Cathy Smith Chuck Smith Clndi Smith Dawn Smith Gene Smith Kathy Smith Natalie Smith Pam Smith Sue Smith Dave Smotoske Debbie Smuddc Doug Snyder Pam Snyder 118 Paula Snyder Sherry Southard Ku Spencer Jerry Spevak Rick Spier John Splc Tom Stahl Bruce Standefer Larry Staples Margie Staasel Julie Steigely Ronald Steigely Debbie Stephanl Jeff Stevens Katie Stone Kathy Studtmann Brenda Sturgill Philip Sturgill Kathy Surowfec Connie Swanson Jan Swanson Linda Swanson Mark Swanson Sue Swanson Chris Szawara Mark Tamow Mark Tarnow Paula Tamow Sandra Tarr Vicky Terry Nancy Teter Jeff Thode Tod Thomas Valerie Thomas Brian Thompson John Thompson Rosemary Tomezak Theresa Tonagcl Maria Tripodis Sherri Trotticr Bill Troy Brenda TruesdcII Shannon Trusty Faye Tubbs II? Niece Tubbs Richard Tuck Jim Turner Mima Turner Kevin Ulant Dale Ultsch Jeannic Vanvoorhis Kami) Veatch Judy Waak Jane Wade Tammy Wagoner Jerry Wahlstrom Rodger Wahlstrom Darin Warkentien Dianna Watkins Perry Watson Joe Watterson Jane Waytand Walter Wazinck Jenny Weathers Mark Wedow Sue Welch Kim Welnetz Jamie Werner Lanny West Ron Wheaton Mary White Jeff Wiles Chris Wilhelm Gary Wilhelm Terri Wilke Laura Williams Sherri Williams Howard Wilson Pam Wilson Patti Wilton Joe Wlltfong Robert Wiltfong Jim Wingett Jatnie W'lrcman Fred Wise Dean Wisner John Wolford Walter Wood Wayne Woodrick Pam Woodruff Nyla Worrell Wally Woznlak Ruth Wright Tony Wright Sand! Wroblewski Diane Wurstcr Mark Yoder Fred Zalnal John Zawada Donna Zeman 120 SOPHOMORES NOT PICTURED: Liu Arnett Tom Johnson Steve Mueller Mike Somson M.iry Barney Judy Jonas Sue Norris Tamra Thurston Lori Beaver Larry Jordan Jeff Oliver Charles Tully Michael Boland Geta Kaslngcr Sue Partnlcy James Vitale Debra Braun Cheryl Kemmerer John Pennington Alice Wake nun Billy Cannon David Lewis Joe Pieszehala Doug Walker lamer Church Dona Long Kathy Pratt Tim Walters Debbie dingier Debra Lower Peter Probtt duties Watkins Rolan Colllnr Mike Lower Laura Render Sandy White Evonne Coyer Claude Martin Jay Rhine Deborah Wilhelm Roger Daisy Sharon Martin Lee Ann Schuster Eugene Wilhelm Linda Floyd Judy Meyer Betty Scchrest Robert Williams Steward Foster Ernesto Mejia Greg Schutchfield Marilyn Williamson Pat Gusstnan Melodic Moisan Chester Smith Cynthia Willis lohn Ingalls Pam Moisan Cresset Smith Pam Wilson Jeff Johnson Tammic Moisan Jeff Smitherman Roxsana Wright 121 122 ACADEMICS ACADEMICS ACADI Julie Gettinger, Ed. Mark Barber Maria Barber Leah Severs 123 EMICS ACADEMICS STARTING TOP. CLOCKWISE: Mr. Westphal and Mr. Hannah compare various aspects of being assistant principals. A look of contentment reveals Mr. Hyde's satisfaction in LPHS. Superintendent Robert Miller tends business at his desk. Dr. Blair, head of cuniculum, checks over some routine paper work. Outside the administration building. Mr. Miller exchanges Ideas with Mr. Mitchell and Dr. Blair. Mr. Hyde's expression reflects the pressure and worry of being principal. Mr. Mitchell takes charge of handling personnel. Mr. Hannah discusses assembly instructions with Student Council president Leah Lemberis. 12a Administration Achieves Unity As administrators, the duties of Principal Jack Hyde and Assistant principals Arlo Westphal and Bill Hannah In regulating LaPorte High School were manyfold. They maintained the awareness and involvement in day-to- day activities of students and faculty by dividing their time equally in planning the budget, filing reports, listening to teachers, and confronting with every kind of situation imaginable. This administration worked closely with other school officials - Superintendent Robert Miller. Dr. Charles Blair, and Mr. Bill Mitchell - to conduct various affairs of the school. Among students and administrative officers was an atmosphere of mutual respect and concern to preserve unity at LPHS. 125 Academic Life Guided by L.P.H.S. Faculty C. Ballard L. Barker M. Banhel R. Bauer B. Bernard A. Brinklow R. 8unning E. Burk ]. Burnt J. Camcll D. Chapman S. Collins D. Cooper V. Cooper R. Cox L. Daniels R. Deardurff I. Dll worth E. Dolaway M. Drlng K. Ellison J. Eppert W. Fclkes 126 STARTING LEFT. CLOCKWISE: Mr. LcRoy spends a second to tally the results of the tennis sectional. Accounting teacher Mr. Laufmann has the popular thinker image as he concentrates on HU students progress. When not wrestling with his toughest students. Mr. McKcevcr is a very hard-working and devoted teacher. Taking a few precious minutes to prepare for another busy day is power mechanics teacher Mr. Smuddc. T. Fisher G. Foreman E. Gierke F. Gourley C. Hoglc M. Hoke R. Hoke M. Holmes S. Howell J. Jonas S. Klimcsak J. Kosclkc J. Kunzc J. Latnpl B. Laufmann H. Lchncr R. LcRoy G. Linncinann N. McGarvcy L. McKcevcr 127 M. McKccver A. Mitchell K. Moryl M. Munson R. Munson M. Neddo J. Nova D. Pa reel I C. Pattcc L. Periich D. Petcreon I. Petcreon K. Piper K. Plant j: STARTING RIGHT. CLOCKWISE: Athletic Director. Mr. Cox (Ills his busy day scheduling school athletic activities. Power mechanics teacher. Mr. Kunze nonchalantly Ignores tlte Invading hand of an unknown human. English teacher. Mrs. Mitchell through the power of sign language tries to stress a point to her class. W. Power K. Ramsey D. Reberg f. Reed I. Reffett S. Reffett R. Rhodes S. Ribordy R. Rut:-. K. Schrelbcr J. She I ]. Shephard G. Stnuddc J. So!mo 128 A. Stevenson R. Stokes W. Tarnow N. Tonsoni P. Ulrich I. VanMol J. William A. Yarno J. Yarno D. Zeller F. Zielinski 129 STARTING ABOVE, CLOCKWISE: Testing listening devices for reading work arc. from left to right. Mr. Mitchell. Mr. Miller, Mr. Oakes. Mr. Ribordy, and Mr. Blair. Mr . Hostetler smiles as Mrs. Stevens strikes a triumphant pose showing the victory of obtaining good equipment for the English Department. Children better their reading skills with the help of materials provided for special education. An elementary school teacher and Mr. Oakes test new equipment to make sure everything is in working order. Mr. Miller and Mrs. Hostetler discuss the fundamentals of the remedial reading program with Mis. Buchrcr. 130 School Board Investigates New Projects Every first and third Tuesday of the month, the seven member School Board held their business meeting at the Educational Service Center. These bi-monthly meetings were open to the community, including students who were interested in voicing their opinions on school matters. The duties of the board were to set policies for the operation of the school system. They investigated various projects such as the funding of the high school construction, the hiring of new athletic coaches, and the financing of new reading centers in elementary schools. The Board of School Trustees worked closely with Superintendent Robert Miller and the administration in controlling the needs of the students and faculty. This year's board officers were Paul Oakes, president: Howard Ribordy. vice-president: and Rosemary Hostetler, secretary. In May, elections for next year's new board members were held. ÂŤ31 Counselors and Non-Teaching Staff Offer Services Both the counselors and non-teaching staff aided the students in many ways throughout the school year. The secretaries continuously assisted the administration by keeping the school informed with announcements and bulletins. The custodians added to the school's function, by keeping the school grounds neat and clean. Kitchen workers h3d the monumental task of preparing lunches for the student body. The librarians assisted those who wished to utilize library materials. Through hours of hard work, the non-teaching staff of LPHS provided invaluable services. V. Panazzo B. Rackham R. Sack STARTING LEFT. COUNTERCLOCKWISE: Mr . Garrison flic llhary card at one of her many dutlct at assistant librarian. Mr. Panazzo ÂŤhows how a little thinking can help. Secretary Mr . Cook keep thlngt in order. Mr. Bernard take a break from tiring paperwork. The cook prepare tandwiche to supplement the hot lunch, janitor Ben Jonas adjusts the thermostat. Counselor Miss Cosand assists a student with scheduling. 133 English Creates Varied Student Activities This year, the phase-elective English program was in its third year at LPHS. Because it was a relatively new program, it was still in the testing stage. The phase-electives provided each English teacher with a chance to experiment in the classroom by using different textbooks and new techniques of teaching the subject matter. Although the format of each course remained basically unchanged from previous years, the program continued to succeed from the students' point of view. In May. the English Department sponsored its annual trip to the Shakespeare Festival held in Stratford, Canada. The group coasisted of about 40 students who left from the school building at 4:00 a.m. and embarked upon an enjoyable weekend mixed with studying and sight-seeing. The festival which ran through May 20th and 21st was an exciting experience for all the students involved. STARTING LEFT. CLOCKWISE: English cl ass provides an opportunity for students to act out fantasies. Anticipating the bell, students take time to watch the clock. Students in Mr. Unneman't Semantics class listen carefully to a lecture. Mr. Lampl utilizes the out-of-doors for his Sports Literature class. On the way to Stratford. Canada, students view the Detroit River. Dr. Reffett and Sue MeGarvey share a humorous moment. On a sight-seeing tour of Stratford students observe the beautiful courthouse in the heart of the city. 135 Math and Science Sample the Challenge of Learning Students striving to achieve an understanding of the world around them were often found in the Math and Science departments. Sophomores, struggling to fulfill their Math requirement, encountered Intro Algebra and Geometry as a means to meet those requirements. Those who wished to continue in Mathematics went on to the more advanced courses of Advanced Algebra. Trigonometry, Calculus, and Probability and Statistics. Curious students taking courses such as Life Science, Biology, and Animal Husbandry found themselves among slides, test tubes, and pulleys. In Chemistry, individuals experienced the areas of elements, compounds, and mixtures. Biology students learned more of the environment. Physiology students were able to examine more closely the intracacics of the human body. Through Math and Science classes, students were able to enrich their knowledge of the physical sciences. 136 STARTING FAR LEFT. CLOCKWISE Apparently puzzled, Darrell Gray attempts to solve his Math problems. John Klin carefully pours his mixture. watching for any changes. Miss Gourlcy organizes her classroom for future experiments. In Math class. Karen Mills. Cindy Rchlandcr. and Karen Rejak show different attitudes toward their studies. Mr. Jonas prepares to explain a difficult problem. Peering into the microscope are Connie Kramer and David White. 137 Insights Flourish Art and Language Classes 138 Language and an classes engaged in cultural activities throughout the year. Reading French literature, music and cooking French foods benefited the students capabilities in French. With the guidance of Mr. Van Mol and Mrs. Koselke. students broadened their interests in the French culture. Spanish students perceived the Spanish culture by learning different customs from various Spanish speaking countries. These different experiences were led by Mrs. Stevenson and Mr. Stokes. Also. Mr. Holmes brought a greater awareness of the German language by having his students participate in the cooking of German foods, viewing films and playing games. Cultural experiences were also extended by Mr. Carnell and Mr. Rhodes in their an classes. Techniques of perspective drawings, still life pictures and wire sculptures were used. Imagination was stirred by having the students create wood cuts, pottery and picturesque water paintings. Both an and language classes aided students to broaden their interests at LPHS. BEGINNING FAR LEFT: CLOCKWISE: Nora Ruiz and Randy Walters concentrate on their art work. Mike Kcllerm. Julie Justice, Yancy Browder. Cindy Koehn. Tom Stahl and John Zawada leam the Spanish techniques from Mr. Stokes. Karric A kens masters the art of Macramc. German class members engage in a conversation to leam more about the German culture. Debbie McCain. Debbie Yates, and Karen Suitor show their French Interests while Mr. Van Mol teaches. Laura Velez displays her art technique in wire sculpturing. 139 STARTING LEFT. CLOCKWISE: Students and teachers who went on the Bicentennial trip pose with Congressman John Brademas at the Conrad-Sherman. Prosecuting Attorney Mary Garcia stresses a point to the jury during her closing statements. Reviewing material for a test. Mr. Barthcl poses a question to his students. Mr. Tamow models his overalls, a gift from his first hour class. Defense attorneys Jeff Jones and John Vail listen to a witnessâs testimony while Sherry Dlckt and Carol Killian discuss an aspect of the trial. Witness Mr. Dave Cooper points out the defendant to Judge Julia Jeffers and stenographer Carl Smith. Mr. Moryl works busily on tl c day's lecture. While directing a discussion. Mr. Reberg stresses a point. 140 New Approach Stimulates Student Interest This year, because of faculty concern with student disinterest in history classes, the teachers in the Social Studies department became involved in 9 week courses for the first time this year. Under the direction of Wayne Tamow, Project Director, and Allen Brinklow. Department Head, all Social Studies teachers had the opportunity to help in the formation of any particular class they had an interest in. The courses, designed to stimulate student enthusiasm. were chosen from varied topics suggested by each teacher. Then in the spring of 1975, a questionaire was given to history students and then by student choice. courses were then formed. Divisions of each traditional course World History. U.S. History. Government, Economics, and Psychology were made. Each teacher had the option of writing one of the courses in which he was interested. After finishing these courses, they were then turned over to Project Director. Wayne Tamow and Doctor Blair, Co-ordinator, who tried to make sure each course followed the same format. This year students showed a renewed interest in the program, and with the aid of new courses the student interest continued to grow. A Bicentennial trip to eastern Historical sites in March highlighted the social studies eventful year. Ml STARTING LEFT. CLOCKWISE: Before cutting her material. Mary Jo Barney adjusts her sewing pattern. Mr. Hoke reviews the football rules before the game gets underway. Poised for action, basketball players Dawna Mauch and Julie llicmeto mark the stan of the game with a jump ball. While her teammates watch. Wanda Fisher falls In her attempt to kick the ball. Mrs. Howell assisu Cindy Tubbs in folding her material at the close of the hour. Mrs. Dring finds filmstrips to be a helpful aid in teaching home economics. P.E. and Home Economics Undergo Changes Exclamations such as. Whereâs my presser foot? Gee. whatâs burning?â and So that's the right way to make a bed, were heard throughout the Home Economics wing. Those interested in sewing were able to take Sewing 1. 2, or 3. depending on their ability. Students in each class made garments according to the year of sewing. Basic Foods or Foods 1 and 2 were extremely helpful in training kitchen skills. Concern in areas of the home prompted students to make use of the Home Nursing and Home Management courses offered. Construction of the new athletic center forced students to crowd into the present gymnasium. Alternating between the balcony and gym floor, pupils participated in volleyball, basketball, and gymnastics. During warmer fall and spring days, tennis, soccer, football, and baseball were played outside at either Kiwanis. or at the practice football field. Both Physical Education and Home Economic departments anticipated changes in the basic format - the programs of physical well-being. 143 STARTING RIGHT. CLOCKWISE: Officers of the 1975-7C COE class Include: president. Pam Mlnich; vice-president, fan Hacker: historian. Julie Esposito: secretary. Carol Beattie, parliamentarian. Jane Lange: and treasurer. Sue Hughes. Relaxing on the stairway are DE officers JUck Cross, president: Sally Bachman, vice-president; and Marianne Shultz, secretary-treasurer. Members of the DE class stand ready to be placed in a job slot. Donna Lambert works devotedly at her job in a local firm. Senior Pam Minich works hard at her place of employment. Trying to develop a business skill Is Diane Richardson busily working in a typing class. As an active DE member. Donna Terry works at a local department store. 144 Business Skills Broadens Views of Young America COE and DE. iwo business education classes, started students on their way to a successful future. Their purpose was to promote office education and provide students with an opportunity to develop useful leadership qualities. Each student was given an employment situation in which they developed office skills and acquired responsibility. Throughout the year COE and DE sponsored various money-making projects such as dances, selling calendars, and jars of popcorn, and participating in school activities. In May. they held an employers banquet in appreciation for their supplying the students with jobs during the past year. Co-ordinators of the programs were Mr. Larry Daniels, DE: and Mr. Richard Bauer, COE. Their hard work and determination helped in the success of the two progrants. 145 STARTING BELOW. CLOCKWISE: ICT officers for the 1975-70 school year are: Kathy Concil. treasurer; Greg Sims, parliamentarian; Jeff Jones, president; Theresa Konciczny. vice-president; Beth Frazier, reponet; and Shari Miller, secretary. Members of ICT are captured for a brief second. Working hard on a drafting project are Chris Kobat and Keith Parker. Dave Keeton works industriously on a mechanical drafting project. Working to finish a printing masterpiece arc Guy Allen and Darwin Bums. U6 Industrial Artsâ ICT Provide Practical Skills ICT, Industrial Cooperative Training, began in 1969 under the Cooperative Vocational program. The purpose of the organization was to place a student in a job slot for on-the-job training. Students enrolled in ICT also conducted various money-making projects over the year. These included working football concessions, holding car washes, and sponsoring dances. The coordinator for the program was Mr. Darrell Chapman and applications were taken in the spring of the school year. Allowing students to improve their talents in vocational studies proved to be an important role of the Industrial Arts Department. Printing, electricity, drafting and power mechanics classes taught essential skills that would be of value to these students in later years. 147 STARTING RIGHT. CUJCKWISE: Arden Smith Appear to put all his force and concentration Into playing his tuba. The Symphonic Band spends hours of practice in preparation for their presentation. Following the direction of Sfr. Foreman arc band members Becky Wooden. Cindy Blank. Peggy Gemberiing. and Sue MeGarvey. Members of the summer Marching Band proceed down Uncolnway during the Fourth of July parade. Mr. Running directs the Concert Band at a rehearsal. The Concert Band rehearses for the winter concert. 148 Bands Contribute to Musical Development at LPHS The LPHS band presented two concerts in December and April of the 1975-76 school year. The Symphonic Band, composed of juniors and seniors, played tunes such as â American Scenario under the direction of Mr. Guy Foreman. Some of these band musicians also played their instruments in the orchestra. Mr. Robert Bunning directed the sophomore Concert Band, as well as the selected Jazz Band which played numbers such as Hey Jude and Sugar Blues. The Marching Band practiced during the summer months for their performance in the Fourth of July parade and during football season for half-time entertainment. At basketball games, the Pep Band helped boost school spirit. Many band students excelled at district and state music contest by placing in various ensembles and solo events. The members of these bands contributed their time and talent to enrich the LPHS music department. 9 STARTING RIGHT. CLOCKWISE: Musicians follow Mr. Foreman's direction through an orchestra selection. A variety of tones and sounds combine to form the music of the orchestra. The 1975-76 orchestra practices for their performance in concert apparel. Karen Suitor exhibits concentration as a bass player. ISO Orchestra Accents Musicians' Creative Ability During 1975-76. ihc LPHS orchestra demonstrated talented musical ability. In conjunction with the Bicentennial, the orchestra's February 12 concert featured such works by American composers as Anderson's Sleigh Ride. and Gershwin's Three Preludes (performed by assistant principal. Arlo Westphal). Towards the end of the program. all graduating seniors of the string section were presented senior keys which signified a climax of the year of music education and participation. A highlight of the concert came when Kiwanis president Perry Stump named Steve Kamradt as the recipient of the National School Orchestra Award. In Mid-March, the orchestra, along with the rest of the music department, participated in a candy sale to raise funds for the music department. On March 10, the student body was treated to an orchestra-Acappella Bicentennial assembly. The orchestra also took part in an area music contest on April 24. 151 152 STARTING RIGHT. CLOCKWISE: The Kantra Kays rehearse a song In preparation for a choral concert. Mr. Burk counts out the rhythm to the pan of a new song. The Acappclla Choir makes their presentation to the student body during an assembly. Mr. Burk directs Acappclla while Eric Presse! and Cordia Strom accompany the choir. Karen Dcllslc glances at her music in an attempt to memoriae the words and notes. John Vail solos his pcrfonnancc. Past, Present, and Future Expressed Through Music This year proved to be a spirited year for LPHS choirs. A Christmas assembly was given by Acappclla which featured numbers ranging from ''American Folk Trilogy to the Hallelujah Chorus. Hard work continued until January 8. when LPHS choirs presented their winter concert. On March 12. the Acappclla choir and the orchestra presented to the student body a bicentennial assembly where the works of American composers were performed. Soon afterwards all choirs participated in a spring concert given on M3y 20, where the National School Choral Award was presented to an outstanding choir student. The efforts of the students were shown through their success and were regarded among the best in the choral department. 153 STARTING RIGHT. CLOCKWISE: Marsha Huencckc. Pat Cholcwa and TamI Reffctt practice taking note in preparation for their rebuttal speeches. Members of Mrs. Reffett's debate class do research for an upcoming speech toumey. Chris Magllo supervises staff members Cindy Booan. Judy Clark. Anne Prellwltz. and Becky Wooden In the planning of a layout. John Swanson diligently types copy for the Hi-TSmes. Anne Schmitt holds up a time remaining card to warn the speaker. 154 Hi-Times and Debate Broaden English Curriculum Through hard work and effort, the Hi-Times and debate team earned prestigious positions at LPHS. Mr. Jim Eppert completed his second year as advisor of the Hi-Times, which consisted of many new members, as well as the experience of returning staffers. Chris Maglio served as the editor-in-chief of the bi-monthly publication for her second year. Mrs. Reffett's first hour class was composed of specially selected students interested in debate. All members of the debate team belonged to the National Forensic League and achieved points to win seals, plaques, and letters. These points were won by attending or placing in the numerous tournaments that the team took part in. by participation in the radio forum on WLOI, or by speaking publicly. Selling ice cream at lunch and receiving profits from the candy machine for half of the year provided the team with enough money to travel to the various weekend meets throughout Indiana in which the debators earned many outstanding awards. The Hi-Times and debate team helped to strengthen the English department throughout the year with their many successful accomplishments. Building Trades Constructs Their Largest House Under the supervision of Mr. Joe Solmos, construction of the largest of the five houses built by Building Trades students was completed in the spring of 1976. Four seniors and nine juniors worked three hours a day on the L-shaped ranch- style home. Included in the house was a furnished basement, fireplace, three bedrooms, living room, and kitchen family room which was furnished by Jeffâs Kitchen Kupboard. The house, displayed in an open house in May. was designed by Don Brooks. 156 STARTING LEFT. CLOCKWISE: Dennis Jordan and Paul Fisher double-check the measurements of their materials. Students prepare to complete a busy day of roofing. While In the counselorsâ office. Mr. Solmos checks current trade materials. Mr. Solmos gives Instructions on the application of siding to Dennis Jordan and Paul Fisher. The house begins to take shape as students continue construction by laying shingles. 157 Kathy Cole. Ed. Cindy Blank Sheryl Cudney Rip Ludlow Julie Schneider SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS 159 STARTING RIGHT. CLOCKWISE: Displaying the qualities .if an aggressive athlete. Mike Cains bewilders his opponent with an ace serve. Ron Jonas, at the net. and Tom Rumeiy. receiving the serve, harmonize their tennis talents to control the game. Wayne Pate employs a chop-shot to successfully take command of the match. Jan Rydettas tactfully battles In the doubles competition to provide the backbone for the LPHS tennis team. Before an important conference game. Keith Adkins consciously focuses on his court strategy. Against a doubles competitor. Chris Bums defends his side of the court with a stretched cross-court shot. 160 Tennis Team Clutches 4th Sectional Title Rated number one in the coaches' state poll, the Slicer netters finished their season with a 21-1 record. Also, winning their own Invitational Tourney and capturing the Duneland Conference with a 12-0 mark led the tennis team to its 1th sectional title in LaPorte's history. Wayne Pate, playing position no. 1, finished his high school career with a 19- 3 record thus becoming the all-time career singles leader with a 63-15 mark. Holding tne no. 2 position was Keith Adkins who had an 18-2 record and finished as the second leading career singles winner with a 61-11 mark. Mike Cains rounded out the top three positions as his individual record was 21-1 and 54- 1 for his three year career. In the doubles. Swedish exchange student Jan Rydenas combined with Chris Burns for a 21-1 record at the no. 1 doubles spot. At the no. 2 position. Tom Rumely and Ron Jonas produced a 16-5 record. Pate. Adkins, and Cains were selected to the Duneland Conference squad. The Most Valuable Award was presented to Pate at the Lions Fall Sports Banquet. Other awards were given to Rumely for Most Improved, and to Pate for captain. LEFT TO RIGHT: Chris Burro. Pat Reed. Keith Adkins. Doug Schrocder. Wayne Pate. Pete Turk. Jan Ryde- nas. tare Levine. Ron lotus. Dave Koticr. Tom Rumely, Coach Bob Leroy, and Mike Cains. STARTING BELOW. COUNTERCLOCKWISE: Showing no emotion. Tim Sudrovich. Janet Hacker, and Laura Eastman look on to the field as La Pone takes possession of the ball. Cheryl Haferkamp and Lori Lamben rush off the Held after providing the team with a refreshing drink. DeMarco, lanci McEwen. SOT PIC [ FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Cheryl Haferkamp. Sura line Tamov. Laura E am man. Lori Lambert. Linda Smith. DavcIL TURED: land Hacker. Girls Play an Important Role in Fall Sports Organizations were formed by girls as a way to support their favorite sports: water girls for football, ball girls for tennis, and cross country girls for cross country. These were only a few of the groups. The girls kept the games, meets, and matches in good order. The water girls kept the teamâs thirst down by running to the huddle at time-outs with buckets of cool water. The tennis team had the ball girls to keep the court clear from all stray balls during a match. Times, places, and scores were recorded by the cross country girls. 163 Volleyballers Focus on Offense to Prosper at Sectionals Noted as a strong defensive team, this year proved to be no exception for the LPHS volleyball girls as they concluded their season with a 10-3 record. However, offense was the key to their success as they placed second in the Westville Invitational and second in the Duncland Conference to prepare them for the sectionals. Focusing on offense for the first time in their three year make-up as a team, the girls prospered at the sectional when they disposed of New Prairie in two games to become the 1975 Sectional Champs. Seniors Kathy Cole and Sue Leonard were named to the Duneland All- Conference team, while seniors Peggy Baker. Cindy Blank, and Mary Hart made honorable mention. Receiving serving awards at the Lions Fall Sports Banquet were Hart and Brenda Haberman for 97 fr accuracy in serves. Also, Leonard was awarded the Most Valuable trophy. Blank was presented the Most Improved trophy, and Cole received the captains trophy. STARTING LEFT. CLOCKWISE: Pursuing a side-out call. Ian Sharp. Peggy Baker. Mary Han. and Sue Leonard operate the W defense on a serve to strike back with a spike. Cindy Plank applies mental strategy to serve the ball for a point. With an overhand serve. Jan Sharp tallies points for LPHS to stop the opponent's attack. In an aggressive battle against S.B. Riley. Peggy Baker attacks two opponent blockers with a powerful spike. Kathy Cole centralizes her attention on the volleyball to back-up Mary Hart, who bumps the ball to the front row for a spike set-up. After the point is called. Peggy Baker pauses to help teammate Sheryl Cudney get up from a fall. 165 STARTING ABOVE. CLOCKWISE: Striving for the lead arc harriers Chris Bradley. Tim Bates. Mark Lemons and Greg Moffitt. Sneaking ahead of Hammond Gavlt is Sllccr runner Brent Truesdcll. Receiving a well deserved medal for finishing fifth in the Highland Invitational I senior Greg Moffitt. Harrier Tim Bates contemplates the forecoming meet as he strides to the starting line. Team members line up to run the strenuous 2V. mile course for the LaPorte Invitational. Mark Lemons exercises emotion and physical ability to keep ahead of the pack. I FRONT ROW: Doug Curry. Greg Moffitt. Ed Scott. John Vail. Dave Small, lay Skibbe. Dale luhlctnann. BACK ROW: Coach Holmes. Chris Bradley. Brent Trucsdell. Tim Bates. Mark I â Lemons. Rick Schmidt. Tim Tcets, Dave Jackson, and Ed Gilliland. | _______________________________________________________-______________:________ 166 Harriers Finish Strongly It was a season with many ups and downs, but at the same time we made steady improvement and I feel that was the key to our strong finish in the Duncland Conference,â stated Coach Mark Holmes. The Slicers finished 6-7 for the year and placed 3rd in the Duncland conference under first year Coach Holmes. Also, captain Greg Moffitt tied the school course record at 12:38, placed fifth in the conference meet and cinched a spot on the All-Conference team. LaPortc placed 9th at their own invitational, 8th at the Highland Invitational and 4th at the Rogers Invitational. At the Fall Sports Banquet, Greg Moffitt earned the Most Valuable Player award, with Dave Jackson receiving Most Improved. Jackson was also elected captain for next year's promising team. 167 168 STARTING RIGHT. CLOCKWISE: Tammy Hanbcrg steadies hcnclf as she prepares to putt out. Mele Benefiet lends the pin while an opposing golfer putts. The results of a weak iron shot show in Julie Jeffrey's expression. Denise Cmicl maintains careful concentration for a solid fairway- shot. A solid follow through proved essential to consistent scoring as shown lie re by Mele Benefici. Swinging smoothly. Julie Hoke tecs off on the 6th hole at Bccchwood. Girls Blast into Successful Golf Debut The first year girls' golf team, coached by Mike Hoke. brought the Duneland Conference title, the sectional trophy, and a fifth placing in state competition to LPHS. The perfect 11-0 team record consisted of 6 conference victories. Averaging 195.â˘! strokes for the season, the golfers lowest score was 170. Julie Jeffrey was a medalist in all of the 11 matches and ended her season with an average of 10.6. Melc Benefiel finished with an average of 50.0. and Tammy Hanberg completed the season with an average of 44. Also. Julie Hoke finished with an average of 54.3, while Denise Cmiel finished with a 59.9 average. At the Lions Fall Sports Banquet. Jeffrey was awarded the Most Valuable Player trophy and the Most Improved trophy was given to Cmiel. Jeffrey. Benefiel, and Hanberg were chosen for the Duneland All-Conference team, and Hoke was nominated with honorable mention. 169 Klimczak Ends Coaching Career with Season of Medical Center While Stan Klimczak retired his position of head football coach at LPHS with an honored 107 wins, 8 ties, and 72 losses over his 10 year career, the football squad finished the season with a 3-7 record. It was an unfortunate year for the gridders as many injuries weakened the starting line-up of each game. However, despite these injuries, the team earned tough victories over Ft. Wayne Nonhrup (20- 14, in overtime): South Bend Adams (7-6): and Elkhart Central (15-14). Also, they played close competition with Michigan City Elston when they lost a 21-22 heartbreaker at the LPHS homecoming. Being the no. 1 passer, no. 3 rusher, and quarterbacking with severe injuries, tri-captain Ray Kwasny was awarded the Most Valuable trophy at the Lions Fall Sports Banquet. Don Dhoore received the Best Defensive Lineman trophy and Lou Biemacki received the Best Defensive Back trophy. Other awards were given to tri-captain Todd Keller for Best Offensive Lineman, to Scott Reinert for Top Offensive Back, and to Dave Spence along with the other tri-captains, for captains of the 1975 football team. Also, Dave Sirugo obtained the Dr. Gardner Slicer award for mental attitude while Biemacki and Rcinert were named next year's captains. U'k ih !?â lit ROW: Mgr. J. Duffy, M. Feikcs. T. Wagner. C. Slump. P. Klimezak. D. Cray. D. Sirugo. D. Spence. R. Kwasny. T. Keller, T. Wrobcl. C. Rosier. M. Kcr- chncr. G. Iscmingcr, P. Konlcczny. M. Plls. Mgr. R. Ludlow, Mgr. N. Swanson. 2nd ROW; Mgr. K. Russo. R. Spear. J. Krol. D. Steams. S. Rclncrt. D. Dhoorc. M. Lcinherit. T. Homlg. M. Felkcs. K. Peterson. B. Rlppy. T. Kouttoulas. G. Crites. L. Biemackl. P. Barr. B. Wright. T. lames. J. Laberge. B. Paxson. B. Lowery. 3rd ROW: G. Banoszek. M. McDermott, T. Anthony. S. Zoborowski. E. Schrciber. B. Gcmstcln. C. Baczkiewicz. T. Burris. C. Smith. E. Gourlcy. M. Wedow. R. Gras. J. Browder. G. Cotter. M. Raymond. C. Ray. J. Zawada. E. Major. J. Rodgers. T. Meyers. T. Mueller. E. Ginther. S. Carson. B. Lldgard. and K. Curry. STARTING LEFT. CLOCKWISE: Tony Wrobel (no. S3) and Mike Kcrchncr (no. 77) follow the flow of action as Scott Rclncrt (no. 25) lunges for extra yardage. Quarterback Tim Wagner swiftly hands off to halfback Greg Cotter (no. 20) who. assisted by blocking from Darrell Gray (no. 81). gains the needed yardage for a first down. Ray Kwasny dives over the line on a quarterback sneak to score against M. C. Elston during Homecoming. Sun Klimezak appears pensive during his last home game as head coach. Successful execution of an end-around play gets Ray Kwasny a 1st down. In spite of serious backbone Injuries. Senior letterman Dave Sirugo expresses dedication to the Sliccr football team. 171 LPHS GIRLS GO! (Low score wins) SLICERS 203 202 191 193 197 M.C. Rogers Merrillivillc M.C. Elston OPPONENT 250 265 224 325 227 20b | pi jn.ioc oan 201 Valpo 237 194 M.C. Elston 216 170 Chesterton 228 205 New Prairie 212 194 M.C. Marquette 216 Season Record 11-0 Duncland Conference- 1st Sectional Champions State - Sth Coach: Mike Hoke OPPONENT Ft. Wayne Northrup 14 M.C. Rogers 20 S.B. Riley 34 S.B. Adams 6 Mishawaka 15 Elkhart Memorial 12 Valpo 41 Elkhart Central 14 M.C. Elston 22 S.B. Washington 35., Record 3-7 LPHS CROSS COUNTRY (Low score wins) mm SLICERS OPPONENT 39 Crown Point 22 28 Wcstville â 27 27 Valpo 32 17 Culver Military 46 30 M.C. Rogers 26 15 E.C. Roosevelt 50 32 Mishawaka 24 35 Chesterton 22 19 Merrillivtlle 39 27 M.C. Marquette 28 28 Hobart 27 18 Wcstvillc 42 46 Portage 17 Season Record 6-7 Highland Invitational - 8th Rogers Invitational - 4th LaPorte Invitational - 9th Duncland Conference - 3rd Coach: Mark Holmes A loser becomes bitter when he's behind, and careless when he's ahead: a winner keeps his equilibrium no matter which position he happens to find himself in. Sydney J. Harris 172 Slicer Abilities Fulfill Winning Year TENNIS SLICERS OPPONENT s Merrilliville 0 4 Valpo 1 5 M.C. Elston 0 5 Hobart 0 4 M.C. Rogers 1 5 Portage 0 5 Merrilliville 0 4 Culver Military 1 3 Valpo 2 5 Hobart 0 5 Chesterton 0 5 Highland 0 5 Chesterton 0 5 M.C. Rogers 0 4 Portage 1 5 New Prairie 0 Season Record 21-1 Duneland Conference - 1st Sectional Champions LaPorte Invitational - 1st Coach: Bob Leroy A winner respects those who are superior to him, and tries to learn something from them: a loser resents those who are superior to him, and tries to find chinks in their armor. Sydney J. Harris ;$ VOLLEYBALL of 3 games wins) of 3 games v. i . s .C. Marq%e M.C. Elston Merrilliville Hobart'â Valpo Portage New Prairie Culver Military Chesterton M.C. Rogers Knox S.B. Clay S.B. Riley Season Record 10-3 West ville Tourney - 2nd Duneland Conference - 2nd Sectional Champions Coach: Marcia McKeever 173 New Routines Change Levels of Competition With new routines in the beginning and intermediate levels of competition, it was a challenging year for the gymnastics team: as the quality of the tricks were more difficult than before. The team records were as follows: Beginners 7-3. Intermediates 3-5, and Optionals 1-6. Many of the Intermediate losses were 'squeakers'. ' stated coach Ellison. The team consisted of seventeen girls and their captain, senior Jody Carpentier. Carolyn Canfield. also a senior, advanced to the regionals and then to the state meet, competing on the beginning balance beam. She was elected the most valuable and junior Suzanne Tamow received the most improved award. 1ÂŤ ROW: K. Rippy, s. Tamow. D. Pclz. M. Chalik. L. Nagy. 2nd ROW: L. Kuk. M. Lem- beri . K. lob. D. Kabclin. K. Rollins. C. Lemberls. 3rd ROW: mgr. E. Dan. C. Canfield. C. Whined. L. Lemberls. J. Carpentier. L. Bunco. S. Novlukc. K. Trojanowskl. mgr. S. Uns- ford. STARTING LEFT. CLOCKWISE: Displaying an Impressive handstand for the judges. Mary Lcinherit prepares to dismount. Leah Lcmbcrls portrays poise and grace during her balance beam routine- Attempting to obtain a perfect score in the vault exercise. Laura Kuk skillfully executes a lay-out straddle. Suzanne Tamow steadies herself to perform her next trick on the uneven bars. Linda Bunce exhibits flexibility as she holds a pose during her optional floor exercise. Pat Sharp holds the bar of the unevens while she concentrates on a high score for her teammate. After completing her forward roll mount on the beam. Jody Carpentier prepares to deliver an outstanding routine. 175 Bringing home the sectional trophy for the first time in 27 years was a great honor for the 1976 La Porte Basketball team. The season record of a fantastic 12 wins and 8 losses along with a championship in the Crown Point Tourney led up to this memorable accomplishment. Another fine effort of the season was the Cagers 5-1 mark in the Duneland Conference which placed the team second in their first DAC year. The Valpo game proved to be the most exciting of DAC competition as the Slicers won on a one second shot by Dennis Jordan. At the close of the season. Ray Kwasny led the team with 86 assists, Joel Skibbe dominated with 472 points and 80 mark in freethrows. Wayne Pate had the high field goal shooting of 50$ and Jordan held the most rebounds with a total of 193. Also, while Skibbe was named to the All DAC team, Pate. Jordan, and Dave Evans were named as honorable mention. Awards at the Rotary Winter Sports Banquet were presented to Skibbe for the Dr. Resting Scholarship, Most Valuable Player, and the Kaminski Free Throw Award. Other awards were presented to Jordan for Most Improved Player, and to Pate for honorary captain. Slicers' Sectional Triumph Ends Elston's Reign STARTING BELOW. CLOCKWISE: Dave Evans expresses his excitement after taking a shot. Reluctant of giving up the ball. Joel Skibbe steadily tries to find the handle of the basketball as Brad Lubs (20), Dave Evans (54). and Frank Browder assist In blocking-out the opposing players. Wayne Pate pursues a comeback for the Sliccrs as he listens intently to coach Collins' confident scheme of clinching a victory. While teammate Dennis Jordan stubbornly screens the play. Ray Kwasny's quickness and speed enable him to excel on this shot as he penetrates the inside court and steers the ball into the bucket. As towering Dennis Jordan awaits a high pass for a smooth turnaround jump shot. Joel Skibbe swiftly moves to the outside comer for an optional back-up play. c. j. Jeffrey. K. Jablomki. P. Nedza. J. Catpenticr. P. Gutmann. ROW 2: S. Benefici. B. Lubs. B. Uebclc. D. Evans. Mgrs. M. Taylor. 3: Coach S. Collins. M. Rcidcr. W. Pate. S. Marovich. D. Jordan. K. Ferguson. F. Browder, J. Skibbe. R. Kwasny. Asst. Coach M. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Wendy Coleman. Carol Whined. Mary Lemberi . Marla Barber. Leah Lemberi and Gay Blrkholz _________ i i  m i uuiiuul-------- â ! 178 STARTING ABOVE. CLOCKWISE: During a time-out, Patsy Gutman help rev up the crowd, while official Dave Panel! look on. Towel girl Mary Lemberi and Wendy Coleman display different outlook on the game. Carol Whined anticipates the making of a free-throw after completing her good luck cheer. Pat Ncdza and Jody Carpentier illustrate the varied emotions that cheerleading brings out throughout the season, while the players get a few tips from Coach Collin . Linda Bunce and Karen Jabionskl get the crowd fired up. At half-time, lulfc Jeffrey takes a break from Iter strenuous cheerleading activities. 179 Matmen Wrestle an Impressive 9-0-1 Season 180 The LaPorte Grapplers impressively concluded iheir 1976 debut with their first no-loss record of 9-0-1. A 5-0-1 record in the Duneland Conference meets also entitled the wrestlers to a DAC Co- Championship. During the beginning of the season, first and third places were earned at the St. Joe and East Chicago Washington tourneys respectively. Then. Todd Bell, Matt Datzman, Mark Dietz, and Mark Bemacchi were crowned individual champions at the DAC Tourney. Later, at the Sectionals, the Slicers seemed stranded with a second place as they lost to Laville by point. Despite this tragedy. Bell, M. Datzman. and Dietz garnished first place and advanced to the Regionals where they again took individual crowns placing La Pone second. As a team, LaPone finished third at the Semi-State, with M. Datzman and Bell advancing to the State finals. The statistical leaders of the season consisted of a record 34 takedowns for Dietz. 25 escapes for Mark Koch and 23 reversals for M. Datzman. Other leaders were Bell and Dietz with 27 wins, and Mark Bernacchi and Dietz with 15 decisions. With a mark of 26. Dietz also holds the most consecutive wins record. At the Rotary Winter Sports Banquet, M. Datzman received the Most Falls Award (12) for his third consecutive year and the Dr. Farnswonh Award for his record of 143)6 Farnswonh pts. While the Most Valuable trophy was presented to Dietz, Mike Childalek received the Most Improved Wrestler trophy, and then Bell and Scon Reinen were named 1976-77 Co-captains. :h. G. Cottej Alban, STARTING BELOW. CLOCKWISE: With persistent effort. To 1 1 Keller mains every muscle of his body to eventually pin his Chesterton foe. While Mark Dietz mentally prepares himself for the start of the meet. Coach McKecvcr discusses Inspirational wrestling strategy with grappier Basil Datzman. In the 119 lb. weight class, Mark Bcmacchl accumulates points with a double-leg takedown to latently secure the win of his match. Co-Capt. Todd Bell seems to be in a deadlock at he braces himself to conserve his energy, but soon lie escapes his Hobart enemy and earns a 5-3 decision. Struggling with a 3 -I nelson. Cun Lawson encounters a shield of resistance as he gains future wrestling experience. Co-Capt. Matt Datzman, determined to aggressively control his Hobart opponent, triumphantly yields a 5-4 decision at the end of the match. 181 STARTING ABOVE. CLOCKWISE: Anne Schmitt and Mary Nowak take admission money from spectators who are about to observe another winning match. After another successful wrestling meet. Cindy Blank and Peggy Baker arrange the score to their liking. Reserve sprinter Brian Paxson and Marybeth Russ comment as the race nears it completion. Cindy Boyan reports the time after Jeff Jones turns In another good effort. Sue Kunze helps remove the pool's dividing rope in preparation for another swim meet. Measuring the distance after another long jumper's performance arc Denise Cmiel and Lori Gonzales. 182 Assistance and Enthusiasm Contribute to Sports Clocksioppers, Mat Girls and Tracktockers played an active role in supporting the winter and spring sports teams. These organizations not only served as service auxiliaries, but also had the opportunity to gain greater insight into the sport they were supporting. The Clocksioppers aided the swimmers by keeping time and scores during the meet. They also baked snacks and served refreshments after the meet was completed. The Mat Girls effectively supported the wrestlers and initiated enthusiasm for the upcoming meets by decorating the locker room, keeping score and handing out ribbons. Selling pop and popcorn also helped to raise money for the organization. Tracktockers assisted the track team by keeping times, scores and measuring distance in the shot put. discus and long jump events. Thus, most of the girls felt they helped in various ways to contribute to the success of the teams in which they aided. Determination and Teamwork Guide Tankers Past Sectionals Establishing five new swim records, determination and teamwork guided the 1976 Slicer Tankers not only to a Duneland Conference Championship, but also to a sectional victory. Along with placing first in the LaPortc Relays, the team also placed second in the North Central Relays. While the Slicers concluded their season with a 10-2 record. LeoJongkind. Tom Burris. Tim Bowers, and Jon Howell combined their swim efforts to establish a new record in the 200 yd. medley relay with a time of 1:45.3. In the 400 yd. freestyle relay, Tom Brunkc, Howell. P. Turk, and Terry Larson set a new mark of 3:25.3. Other achievements consisted of Tim Bowers' 56.0 time in the 100 yd. butterfly, Jongkind's 57.4 mark in the 100 yd. backstroke, and Burris' time of 1:08.3 in the breastroke. During the Rotary Winter Sports Banquet, the Most Valuable Swimmer trophy was awarded to Jeff R. Jones, and the Most Improved trophy was presented to Jerry Hagenow. Also, the Dr. Mueller Award was bestowed upon Howell. While Dan Wing and Keith Parker received the co-captain awards, Turk and Brunke were selected as next year's captains. 184 STARTING BELOW. CLOCKWISE: Emphasizing the importance of body position and form. Jim DeBruyne excels on his back dive, layout position to emerge with a first place. Destined to improve his time. Terry Larson enthusiastically works on his breast stroke turns during swim practice. Coach Tonsoni checks the relay start for accuracy and perfection as Jon Howell touches the edge of the pool, and Keith Parker simultaneously dives off the block. Providing the backbone and leadership of the 1976 swim team are the senior members: FRONT. LEFT TO RIGHT: Keith Parker. Dan Wing. BACK: Jon Howell. Jeff R. Jones, and Terry Larson. At the state meet. Jon Howell (lane S) motionlessly builds up his power to explode into the water, and to swiftly propel himself through the water during the 50 yd. freestyle race. 1st ROW: w. Zancl. M. Lavcry. J. Thode. D. Wing. P. Valentine. S. Nash. T. Burris. D. Wing. â˘2nd ROW mgr. B. Waylan. J. Hagcnow, D. We liner. T. Larson, T. Gussman. L. Hausen. K. Kirk- ham. L. long kind. J. Howell. K. Parker. J. Datzman. 3rd ROW: J. R. Jones. T. Bninkc. S. Mladik. J. DeBruyne. K. Kunze. B. Frank. J. Hluchan. andC. Bums. 185 Slicers Clinch Duneland All Sports Trophy A winner is sympathetic to weakness in others, because he understands and accepts his own weakness: a loser is contemptuous toward weakness in others, because he despises and rejects his own weaknesses. Sydney 1. Harris A loser is envious of winners and contemptuous of other losers: a winner judges others only by how well they live up to their own capacities, not by some external scale of worldly success. Sydney J. Harris LPHS SWIMMING SLICERS 94 102 106 90 S.B. Clay M.C. Rogers Crown Point Merrilliville OPPONENT 78 70 68 82 186 yiT ⢠i Ihir .: .LPHSBASKETBALL si: iks â .-ÂŤtea. LP Knox r 66 New Prairie .. 62 M.C. Rogers 56â Elkhan Centrai 4 44 Plymouth 58 Hobart Crown Point 73 77 West Lafayette 55 Elkhan Memorial 80 Fort Wayne Snidefy 60 Chesterton 62 Valpo 60 S.B. Adams 78 Portage 51 M.C. Elston 71 S.B. St. Joe 68 Kokomo 79 Mishawaka 68 S.B. Washington 58 Merrillville Season Record 12-8 Duneland Conference - 2nd - Crown Point Tourney - 1st Sectional Champions Coach: Skip Collins 64 56 60 75 51 61 54 67 63 74 74 67 74 60 LPHS GYMNASTICS SLICERS OPPONENT 59.1 Merrillville (Beg.) 77.15 67.35 Intermediate 80.65 17.2 Optional 72.55 65.0 John Adams (Beg.) 76.70 64.0 Intermediate 66.31 9.90 Optional 62.6 72.7 Wawasec (Beg.) 62.5 71.35 Intermediate 42.0 32.0 Optional 84.1 71.35 Elkhart Cent. (Beg.) 55.95 72.55 Intermediate 36.40 73.45 Oregon Davis (Beg.) 58.35 70.46 Intermediate 43.85 75.9 Valpo (Beg.) 74.9 84.6 Intermediate 73.2 14.4 Optional 20.5 73.65 Chesterton (Beg.) 69.55 65.7 Intermediate 70.0 22.95 Optional 18.8 72.65 Concord (Beg.) 40.7 68.50 Portage (Beg.) 73.10 53.9 Intermediate 75.4 11.05 68.50 Optional 78.9 59.45 53.9 Intermediate 62.6 11.05 Optional 28.65 Season Record (Beginning) 7-3 (Intermediate) 3-5 (Optional) 1-6 Coach: Karen Ellison E. Chicago Wash. Tourney - 3rd St. Joe Tourney - 1st Sectional - 2nd Coach: Larry McKeever A winner admits his prejudices, and tries to correct for them in making judgements: a loser denies his prejudices, and thus becomes their lifelong captive. Sydney J. Harris 187 STARTING ABOVE. CLOCKWISE: After running the final leg of the 880 relay an opponent displays good sportsmanship to an exhausted Diane Watkins. With a look of determination on her face. Patsy Gutmann completes the second of many hurdles to come. Pat Sharp displays the effort needed her to become a Conference Champ. Stress and fatigue show on Patty Hcysc'% face as she reaches the 330 mark of the 440 dash. Using every ounce of energy she has conserved Laurie Mueller hurls the shot put to a victory. Marie Benjamin waits for the shot of the gun to start her off. 188 1st ROW: M. Benjamin. P. Hey sc. B. Wooden. N. Dayton. D. Miller. 2nd ROW: M. Penney, J. Petces, M. Gabel la. I G. Newton. S. Trottlcr. S. Cudney. 3rd ROW: Mgr. D. Hill. P. Gutmann. B. Truetdcll. E. Dan. L. Mueller. D. | Watkins. P. Sharp. K. Passafumc. â Sectionals and Conference Highlight Undefeated Season for Girls' Track Highlighted by conference and sectional wins, the girlsâ track team truly had an amazing year. Led by Marie Benjamin's double wins in conference, sectionals, and regionals in the 100 and 220 yard dashes the tracksters ended the regular season with a perfect 11-0 record. Nine participants went to the regional meet in Lafayette with Benjamin proceeding to the state meet. The ever steady and outstanding 440 relay team comprised of Pat Sharp. Maria Gabella, Marie Benjamin, and Patsy Gutmann broke LaPorte's already existing records at the sectional and conference meets and was just nosed out of continuing on to the state meet. The conference meet brought back 3 individual blue ribbons, two belonging to Benjamin and one to Pat Sharp. Pat broke the existing long jump record by 21V inches. At the Spring Sports Banquet. Pat Sharp was presented the Most Valuable Award while also receiving the Carpentier Award for attitude. Sherri Trottier received the Most Improved with Patsy Gutmann being chosen the 1977 captain. LaPorte Trackmen Have Spectacular Season The 1976 LaPorte trackmen had a fantastic season by winning the LaPorte relays. LaPorte Invitational, Duneland Conference, and the sectional. The Slicer trackmen completed their season with a brilliant 10 wins and 1 loss record being undefeated in the Duneland Conference. Wayne Pate again broke his own high-jump record at 6'8 ÂŤ . At the Kiwanis Spring Sports Banquet, the captains and the Most Valuable Player trophies were presented to Wayne Pate, while Roger Cameron received the Most Improved Player trophy, and Brian Bealor received the Regincr Award. Ric Graf and Steve Kloss were named the 1976-77 co-captains. LEFT TO RIGHT. ROW 1: Mgn. P. Reed, and J. Geulngcr. R. Mullins. J. Spevak. G. Bower . W. Pate. T. Anthony. C. Roberts. S. Carson. M. Jasper . | Mgr. M. Straub. ROW C: S. Evans. G. Mofflt. R. Canveron. Ric Graf. B. Paxton. D. Fara. P. Watson. T. 8ates. M. Pope joy. T. Mueller. M. Reider. T. I Teets. E. Scott. ROW 3: D. Curry. J. Rydenas. B. Trucsdell. C. Ray. D. Jackson. A. White. B. Bcalor. M. Kerchner. F. Browder. C. Rosier. B. Lub . I C. Day. T. Keller. P. Klimezak. M. Lemons. G. Crises. J. Browder. C. Bradley. I STARTING LEFT. CLOCKWISE: Steve Kloss anxiously awaits the stan of the 880 relay. Greg Mofflt takes a couple of breaths after successfully completing the 2 mile run. Todd Keller winds up to let the disc take off during a practice session. Brad Luhs moves swiftly around the track during his 880 run. 1976 Track Team. Wayne Pate holds the field events together by setting a new record in the long The LaPorte baseball leam remained the victor in the Duneland Conference for the second year. The Slicers, under head coach Ken Schreiber and assistant Dave Reed, entered the sectionals with a 26-4 record. After compiling a 19 game winning streak, the coaches poll rated LaPorte number 1 in the state. The co-captains for the 1976 season were Bob Brenda and Ray Kwasny. Brenda was also voted the most valuable player, while John Vail was honored by receiving the A. Lee Fuller Award. The recipient of the Thomas Ciecka Award was Arden Smith. The 1977 team captain, A1 Wesolowski. was chosen by an almost unanimous vote. Baseball Clinches Consecutive Conference Titles STARTING BELOW. CLOCKWISE: Right fielder, senior Bill Rardin. standi ready to field and opponents hit. Co-Captain, catcher Bob Brenda, puts that extra punchâ into his duties. Co-Captain Ray Kwasny rounds third as he hustles to home pl3tc. Shortstop Dave Small hurls the ball to make the play at first base. Senior Slicer pitchers. John Vail. Arden Smith, and Greg Iseminger display their form. FRONT ROW: Mgr. R. Hewitt. E. Gilliland. M. Raymond. K. Ferguson. J. Vail. A. Wesolowskl. D. Gray. B. Brenda. G. Iseminger. C. Frltxen. 2nd ROW: Coach D. Reed. R. Wlltfong. J. Rose- man. A. Smith. R. Kwasny. B. Rardin. E. Gourley, G. Jones. D. Small. S. Crabtree. Coach K. Schreibcr. (not pictured Mgr. M. Taylor). STARTING ABOVE. CLOCKWISE: Eugene Moryl trie to chip hi way to the green. Calculating the roll of the green Mark Moryl line up a putt. While awaiting hi opponent' thot Joe Liffick prepare for another putt. Scott Benefici attempt a routine short iron to get out of the rough. With a determined effort Bret Ucbclc chip from the rough onto the green. Dave Finley drops a ihort putt for a birdie. 194 Golfers Up to Par Throughout Season The golf team kepi up its tradition of being a winning team this year as its 18-3 record showed. Three year letter winner Mark Moryl led this year's team to a 2nd place finish in the Duneland Conference. 8th in the Lake Central Invitational. tied for 9th in the LaPorte Invitational and 3rd in the Sectional. Mark also tied for 3rd on the all- conference team. juniors Dave Finley and Bret Uebele added much depth to this year's team. Finley received both the Uebele award for lowest average and the lowest number of putts per round. Bret captured the award for hitting the most greens in regulation figures. Finley achieved 1st place on the all-conference team while Bret made the 2nd team. Neil Rosenow. Tim Sudrovich and sophomores Scott Benefiel and Joe Liffick all contributed to the team's success. The future looks promising as only two seniors were on the 15 man squad. stated coach Hoke in reflecting upon the season. STARTING LEFT. CLOCKWISE: Progressing towards her ambition of winning. Peggy Baker utilizes her extreme concentration to methodically guide the ball over the net. Before an Important Dune land Conference match. Ruth Peters diligently works on her grounds!rokes while Mr. Leroy lends his coaching assistance. 1976 Tennis Girls team. Becky Oibom encounters a low. forehand volley at the net which she successfully executes, and thus seizes a point in the doubles competition. Foreseeing another victory. Colleen OâNeil confidently attacks the ball on one of her consistent backhand-overhead shots. Sally Spahn employs a defensive shot as she persistently competes against her no. 2 rival. Kathy Cole sharpens her perception as she prepares to slam an overhead volley into her opponent's backcourt. 196 Tennis Girls Compete in Challenging Season Ut ROW K. Cole. R. Peter . P. Raker. S. Spahn. M. Miller. C. O'Nell. B. Osborn. 2nd ROW: Coach B. Leroy. A. Felkes. L. Barker. P. Hllcr, V. Dcmorct. L. Locke. L. Han. NOT PICTURED: D. Pclz and mgr. L. Myers. Competing with only three returning letterwinners proved to be a challenging season for the 1976 Girls Tennis team as they persevered throughout the meets despite their 3-10 losing record. Also, the persistent efforts of Colleen OâNeil eventually led her to a third place in the sectionals. Starling off the top nine players of the team was 1 singles player OâNeil. Her personal record was 11-7. Following in the 2. 3. and 4 positions were Sally Spahn (2-0 singles: 1-2 doubles). K3thy Cole (3-11 singles), and Ruth Peters (4-8 singles: 1-2 doubles) respectively. While Peggy Baker (4-3 singles; 2-6 doubles) ranked 5th in the ladder line-up, Becky Osborn concluded her (2-3 singles: 3-7 doubles record ranked 6th. Mary Miller (0-2 singles: 3-7 doubles). Ann Fcikes (0-1 singles: 5-7 doubles), and Linda Han (0-1 singles: 5-7 doubles) completed the top nine rankings in their respective 7th, 8th. and 9th positions. During the Kiwanis Spring Sports Banquet. the Most Valuable trophy was presented to OâNeil while Baker received the Most Improved trophy. Also. Cole obtained the Honorary Captain's award. 197 A winnerâs saving grace is the ability to laugh at himself without demeaning himself; a loser privately deprecates himself and therefore cannot publicly afford to laugh at himself. Sydney]. Harris LPHS BASEBALL SLICERS OPPONENT 2 Lowell 0 0 New Prairie 4 0 Elkhart Memorial 3 3 M.C. Marquette 0 8 Merrillville 0 3 Valpo 2 37 Mishawaka Marian 2 11 Portage 1 7 Portage 6 3 Plymouth 1 10 M.C. Rogers 0 8 Chesterton 0 11 Hobart 1 14 Buchanan. Mich. 2 3 Buchanan. Mich. 2 10 Merrillville 0 1 Valpo 0 4 Portage 1 8 Goshen 3 11 Warsaw 1 10 Warsaw 2 3 Chesterton 4 1 M.C. Rogers 0 6 Calumet 0 8 Hobart 0 3 Munster 0 4 Munster 3 0 S.B. Clay 7 4 Knox 3 Season Record 26-4 Duneland Conference - 1st Coach Ken Schreiber SL1CERS LPHS GIRLS TRACK Penn John Glenn Merrillville S.B. Joe Chesterton Penn Culver Military Valpo Hammond Morton M.C. Rogers Portage Season Record 11-0 Duneland Conference - 1st Gary West Invitational - 3rd Sectional Champions Coach: Karen Ellison -31 53 20 38 34 Slicers Romp Through Sectional Titles LPHS BOYS TRACK SLICERS OPPONENT WON Warsaw LOST 9-1 Hobart 33 WON S.B. St. Joe LOST 82 Portage 35 89 Merrillville 38 50 Gary West 77 WON Gary Lew Wallace LOST 70 Valpo 57 83 Chesterton 44 WON M.C. Rogers Season Record 10-1 Duncland Conference - 1st LaPone Invitational - 1st LaPone Relays - 1st Sectional - 1st TIE Coach: Dick Deardruff LOST A winner knows how much he still has to leam, even when he is considered an expert by others: a loser wants to be considered an expert by others before he has even learned enough to know how little he knows. Sydney J. Harris LPHS BOYS GOLF (Low score wins) SLICERS OPPONENT 166 Chesterton 179 161 M.C. Rogers 168 314 S.B. Lasallc 330 314 Plymouth 363 162 Merrillville 155 323 Elkhart Memorial 333 160 M.C. Elston 167 163 Valpo 165 160 Portage 178 317 Goshen 349 317 Elkhart Central 363 165 Hobart 176 328 S.B. St. Joe 366 296 Chesterton 339 341 Culver Military 340 341 S.B. Adams 374 323 M.C. Rogers 332 325 Merrillville 322 309 Valpo 347 293 Portage 324 328 Hobart Season Record 18-3 Dune land Conference - 2nd LaPorte Invitational - 9th Lake Central Invitational - 8th Sectional - 3rd Coach: Bob Hoke 352 SLICERS 0 S.B. Adams OPPONENT 7 2 Culver Military 5 1 Munster 6 7 M.C. Marquette 0 2 Chesterton 5 0 Valpo 7 3 Portage 4 0 M.C. Elston 7 1 Merrillville 6 3 Plymouth 4 6 Hobart 1 1 S.B. St. Joe 6 Season Record 3-10 Dune land Conference - 5th Coach: Bob Leroy STARTING ABOVE. CLOCKWISE: Preparing an offensive play. Diane Watkins sets the hall to Karen Suitor and Sally Bachman. Richard Tuck. Steve Marovlch. Jay Skibbe, and Keith Ferguson put up a strong defense to keep the opposition from scoring. Coach Schrcibcr. Mark Wedow. and Coach McKeever ail show expressions of concent for the team. Sally Spahn checks the scoreboard as Gail Newton recovers from a dive. Baffled and bewildered Is Keith Ferguson's opponent as he watches a perfect lay-up. Two Sliccn linemen. Bruce Gemstefn and Bill Wright, provide protection for punter Bill Lowery as he punts on the fourth down. 200 FRONT ROW: J. Phillips, J. Grau. D. Justice. R. Tuck. K. Akins. J. Sklbbc. and mgr. T. Krlce- lek. 2nd ROW: K. Ferguson. B. Lubs. S. Bcncffel. C. Friizcn. S. Padgett. C. Roberts, and mgr. Y. Browder. Reserves Show Potential for Upcoming Years The reserve sports of football, volleyball, and basketball gained recognition for their efforts. These people worked toward the building of the varsity teams. The football team, coached by Larry McKcevcr and assistant coach Ken Schreibcr, finished their season with a 1- 6-2 record, while Marcia McKeeverâs third year volleyball team concluded their season with a 11-2 standing. Also the basketball team ended with a 10-10 record and a 4-2 conference standing. This team was coached by John Kunze. 201 1976 Reserves Look Toward Bright Future The reserves teams of 1975-76 put forth great effort In order to make this a prosperous year. The reserve wrestling team under the direction of Joe Solomos concluded their season with a record of 8-1. Coach Mike Hoke's reserve golf team finished their season with a record of 12-1. Also. Dave Parsell's reserve baseball team wound up their season with a score of 17-1-1. 202 STARTING BELOW. CLOCKWISE: Mark Lcvanhagcn patiently wait for the pitch from hi teammate. Dave Pane!! discusses the ground rules with the Calumet coach. Tim Sudrovich. with style and form, sends the ball down the fairway. Dave Lower waits for the referee's signal to begin wrestling. The 1976 Reserve Golf Team. Showing facial expressions. Scott Ford pitches one of his many curve balls. 203 Intramurals Bring About Student Involvement The 1976 intramural season proved to be an exciting year. Pat Klimczak's volleyball team of C. Rosier, M. Gray. D. Dhoore, S. Rcinert, L. Bicmacki, and D. Sirugo finished first. Sophomore basketball champs were G. Cotter, M. Lemons. J. Duffy. B. Koenman, and D. Keeton. Junior- senior ''A division winners were R. Reinhart. D. Gray. C. Rosier, K. Adkins. S. Crabtree. J. Vail. G. Isminger, A. Palmer, and S. Akins. Junior-senior B division basketball winners were R. Shrock, G. Lambert. V. Clayton. D. Uhlemann. B. Killingback, and D. Arndt. First place for the girlsâ intramural free throw championship was G. Newton. 2nd K. Cole, and 3rd place M. La very. Boysâ intramural softball champs were B. Baker, D. Beaty, R. Siepanek. B. Kirk, Ge. Hazzard, A. Palmer, S. Wedow. J. Jongkind, G. Minich, V. Clayton, B. Fitzpatrick, and T. Keller. Girls' intramural volleyball champs were won by Jan Sharp's squad. 204 STARTING BELOW. CLOCKWISE: Intramural volleyball brings about varied reaction from Its participants. Greg Hazzard streaks toward first as Dave Lange tries to make the tag. Bcrnic Laufman looks over the play In order to make the right call. Greg Hazzard fields the ball as Stes'e Wedow backs him up. Beth Board man and Pam Hardc collide while In pursuit of the volleyball. Marcia McKeever, director of girls Intramural. ponders some scheduling questions. Sue Peterson makes a return as her teammate looks to offer assistance. 205 Banquets Pay Tribute to Athletes The Lions Fall Spons Banquet, the Rotary Winter Sports Banquet, and the Kiwanis Spring Spons Banquet honored the athletes in quite a fashion. Wayne Pate was chosen the WLOI most outstanding senior athlete, while Mark Reider received the Phi Delta Kappa award for most outstanding underclassman. Also. Todd Keller garnered the coaches award. 206 STARTING BELOW. CLOCKWISE: Male athlete receive trophic' at Spring Sporu Banquet. At the Kiwanis banquet female award winners receive trophies. During the Fall Spons Banquet, athletic director Mr. Cox gives a token to retiring coach Stan Kltmczak. Athletes receive awards at the Lions Fall Sporu Banquet. Mr. Stump congratulates Wayne Pate as the ouutanding senior athlete. 207 McDonald's j OVER IB BILLION SERVED M 308 ADS ADS ADS ADS AD Joan Kolar, Kathy McCain, Co-Eds. 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Michigan Blvd. 872-2665 362-3980 FIRST NATIONAL BANK TRUST CO. 802 Lincolnway 362-6171 ADRIAN'S RESTAURANT 1006 Lincolnway 362-3724 NAPA LaPORTE AUTO SUPPLY ini La PORTE AUTO SUPPLY, INC. ARCO HARRY'S ARCO SERVICE 11RES-BATTERIES- ACCESSORIES PH. 362 -2656 HARRY'S ARCO SERVICE 511 State St. 362-3950 811 Indiana Avc. 362-2656 Your School And Our Bank Are Growing With La Porte IdRxteBank Iâa Porte Hank And Trust Company ⢠DOWNTOWN ⢠EASTSIDE ⢠UNION MILLS 226 DEAN STUDIOS wishes to extend to all seniors the best in their future and thank them for their patronage over the years. Keep us in mind for those special occasions when a Red Carpet photographer is needed. JIM MARA. DIST. REP. 353 South wood Dr. Michigan City. IN 46360 Ph. 879-0402 TOWN CRIER PRINTERS 1006 Fourth St. 362-8519 We. the staff of the advertising section, would like to extend our gratitude to all those who patronized our book. 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Rd. 2W. 362-4016 WHITE HEN PANTRY 325 V Si. 362-5240 WILLSONâS NURSERY 1727 Country Lane Dr. . 362-8169 ZJMMERMANN PAINT GLASS 607 Jefferson Avc. 362-6102 MEDICAL STAFF â LaPORTE HOSPITAL, INC. SOETJE MOTOR SALES, INC. 150 Pine Lake Ave. 362-2178 THE 1976 EL PE STAFF 230 STARTING LEFT. CLOCKWISE: Co-editor Pat Marshal checks final copy In an effort to beat a deadline. Kathy Cole, senior spons editor, seems to be planning some new strategy as she works on one of her many layouts, iulic Schneider, senior, gives one last. âOh. come on She!. In getting a jump on that final deadline Cheryl Cudney finds a little solitude while working on a dummy sheet. f. 231 â˘ti.XIXu I.IK MU'UMliyy 0 IXKK.i r.XUKM . The making of a yearbook is not an easy thing to undertake. There are so many people involved with so many things while creating a yearbook, it is impossible to even attempt to thank them all. We would, however, like to thank the people that we consider special. The staff joins us in thanking our yearbook representative from Taylor Publishing Company. Mr. Jim Bell. Also, Mr. Jim Mara and Dean Studios deserve our warmest appreciation for the use of miscellaneous supplies and services. We would also like to express our gratitude to Mike Perlich and Jeff Lehner for the use of Miscellaneous pictures; to Vogue Studios for the cover transparency: to the Herald- Argus for the team picture of the basketball team and to Del Cook for the team picture of the football team. The staffers of SAMPLER 76 cannot be overlooked, for it was they who worked effortlessly to produce this bicentennial issue. Both of us. along with the entire SAMPLER staff, are most grateful to our adviser, John Shei. for the countless hours of work he has contributed to this yearbook. SAMPLER '76 would have not been possible without his efforts. The monumental task of creating this year's 1976 edition of the El Pe fell upon the shoulders of a talented yearbook staff comprised of both newcomers and veterans. After considering numerous applications from both the high school and the freshmen from the junior highs, new staffers were carefully selected in the spring of 1975. Upon the arrival of the 1975-76 school year in September, all El Pe staffers were busily contacting merchants in hopes of raising revenue to finance the publication. Soon afterward, a theme was chosen to fuse the pages of SAMPLER '76 into a bicentennial tribute. Co-editors Tammy Jones and Pat Marshall, together with El Pe adviser John Shei, supervised the operation of copy writing and layout drawing along with designating those always- dreaded deadlines. With the final shipment of pages completed in June, SAMPLER staffers anxiously awaited the result of their fourteen months of diligent efforts. Many looked forward to returning next year as members of the 1976-77 El Pe staff. Two outstanding underclassmen. Debbie McCain and Veronica Kliss, were selected to head the 1977 staff as co-editors. 232 CO-EDI TORS PAT MARSHALL AND TAMMY JONES irart r.hJZZ .? Tr . .  Hi ' â trl 2CTL % rr ' .fJS$, TJ?J i, r; 2512 â˘; r ÂŁv-C.V- i; ' trt v ⌠.ÂŤ . ÂŤ'
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